Scrappy Eagles hold off Friends Jan 6, 2008
Forty-two years later, Oklahoma Wesleyan University s Sadiel Rojas dealt a crushing blow to Friends University with a phantom dunk. With less than 7:30 remaining in Thursday s feverish basketball firestorm at the Mueller Sports Center, Friends had rallied from a 15-point deficit to close within nine points, 60-51. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Flashing spotlight on founding federalist Dec 20, 2007
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Portia's Linotype falls silent Nov 24, 2007
Portia Terry was a farm wife, who with her husband Carl managed 20,000 laying hens on the farm her grandparents homesteaded; she was a home economics graduate of Friends University in the Dust Bowl-Depression era of hard times; she was a staunch Republican and a devoted mother and grandmother, but she always considered herself a journalist. Her parents, Byron and Lora Blair, operated the Sawyer News during the 1950s and '60s, when type was still set by hand, letter by letter. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Tailgatekeepers run amok Nov 16, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007. Tailgating on the Lawn is a tradition worth preserving. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Eagles Blister Nets in 2nd Half Nov 15, 2007
The Eagles next travel to Kansas on Friday to play Friends University, which is ranked No. 10 in the NAIA national poll. OWU s next home action will be Nov. 19 against Texas Wesleyan, which should be another challenging opportunity, Bostwick said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Crusaders in spirit Nov 15, 2007
Keller is a sophomore linebacker at Friends University. He is listed as a 5-8, 180 pounder and the son of Mike and Cathy Keller. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Bethany women win, men lose Nov 8, 2007
Pihl, who had been at Friends University before transferring, made four treys and also had 5 rebounds and 3 assists for a fine all-around game. The game was a battle for a half, as both teams sizzled from the field. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Red hot Sterling scores 48, streaks past USM Nov 5, 2007
The loss was Saint Mary s last home game of the season, but the Spires will look to bounce back at Friends University next Saturday. Comments. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Grizzlies sweep basketball openers at home Nov 3, 2007
The Butler Community College basketball teams were off and running in their 2007-08 debut against the Friends University junior varsity in El Dorado Thursday night. The Grizzly men's team, coached by Mike Bargen, dominated the visiting Falcons from the start, using pressure defense to jump out to a big lead and defeat Friends, 93-37. (El Dorado Times, KS)
New basketball coaches ready to lead Grizzlies; season opens Thursday night Nov 1, 2007
Both teams will open the season Thursday with home games against the Friends University JV squads. The women's game will start at 6 p.m. with the men's game to follow at approximately 8 p.m.. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Lady Spires record another KCAC victory Oct 23, 2007
The Lady Spires travel to Friends University on Wednesday. Comments. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Bethany College forum scheduled Oct 20, 2007
Wernick also has taught courses in Judaism and related topics at many universities, including Friends University, Wichita State University, the South African Jewish Theological Seminary and Southern Methodist University. He has edited and authored a number of books, including translations, commentaries and prayers books. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Southwestern favored for KCAC title Oct 19, 2007
The Southwestern men and women were both overwhelming favorites in the KCAC polls conducted Wednesday by the coaches and media during the annual gathering at Friends University. The Southwestern men should be mailed the championship trophy right now. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Both USM basketball teams projected last in KCAC preseason polls Oct 18, 2007
Friends University was second in both polls and received the other first-place vote in the coaches poll. Southwestern and Friends are always doing battle, Sparkman said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Butler sweeps Friends Oct 2, 2007
The Butler Community College women's volleyball team finished their homestand with a straight-set win over the Friends University junior varsity Friday evening. The Grizzlies rolled to a 30-15, 30-12, 30-23 win to improve their overall record to 14-10 on the season heading into a week-long road swing. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Butler swept by Colby Sep 28, 2007
The Grizzlies host the Friends University junior varsity Friday at 5:30 p.m., which will be their last home match until Oct. 10. Butler starts a road swing Monday at Neosho County at 6:30 p.m.. (El Dorado Times, KS)
UTPB roundup: Volleyball / Soccer Sep 25, 2007
Men's Soccer: UTPB men lose WICHITA, KAN. Friends University scored three goals in the second half for a 4-1 win against the UTPB mens soccer team on Saturday night. Carlos Guillen scored for UTPB in the first half, which ended in a 1-1 tie. (Odessa American, TX)
PHS vocal students invited to D.C. Sep 23, 2007
The invitation came from Dr. John Leavitt, who formerly taught at Friends University in Wichita and was one of Laushman's professors there. She has appeared with him three times at Carnegie Hall in New York City. (SunOnline)
Wm. Woods soccer (W) 1Missouri Baptist 0 Sep 21, 2007
scored two goals and had two assists in the Lady Owls' 6-0 home victory over Friends University on Sept. 14. It was the second straight week Morgan, who has six goals and three assists this season, received AMC offensive honors. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Teaching toward a new title Sep 18, 2007
This woman from Colby earned her teaching degree from Bethany College at Lindsborg and her Master's degree from Friends University in Wichita. She is the wife of Duane Bristow and they have one son, Nolan. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Sebelius names Mott judge Sep 14, 2007
A graduate of Wellington High School and Friends University, Mott earned his law degree from the Washburn University School of Law in 1995. Upon graduating from Washburn, Mott was an associate at Cobean and Renn before assuming the position of Sumner County Attorney in 1997. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
Jacobs named new Assistant A.D. at Butler Sep 5, 2007
Jacobs earned an associate's degree from Butler and his bachelor's in marketing from Friends University. He is currently completing a master's in sport administration at Wichita State University. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Women's Cross Country Regionally Ranked Aug 31, 2007
Those competing on Saturday will be men's and women's teams from host the University of Kansas, Allen County CC, Butler County CC, Emporia State University, Friends University, Garden City CC, Haskell Indian Nations, Hillsdale College, University of Missouri-Rolla, Oral Roberts, Pittsburg State, UMKC and Wayne State. NCAA Division III Grinnel College will be sending their women's team. (Wsuathletics.com)
Visual Arts Alliance will showcase artist Aug 19, 2007
He holds art degrees from Friends University and Wichita Stale University ... His university teaching experience includes Newman University, Friends University and Wichita State University. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Univ. of Saint Mary hopes to prove KCAC preseason polls wrong Aug 16, 2007
Friends University was the consensus pick to win the KCAC championship receiving 10 first-place votes from the media ... I was torn between four teams, but I had to pick one and chose Friends University, Hinson said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
PCC the doorway to many other colleges Aug 16, 2007
Other agreements assure that PCC grads are automatically awarded junior status at Kansas's public universities including Barclay College, Franklin University, Friends University, Southwestern College, Park University and Washburn University. Having these programs and assurances has had a positive affect on PCC.. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
COLUMN: In English, please? Aug 14, 2007
"Friends University of Central Kansas, Dad! That's a dead guy!". It is all relative. (U-Wire.com)
Student Nonors Jul 27, 2007
WICHITA -- Friends University announced the spring 2007 honor roll. Tyler Hovis of Wichita, formerly of McPherson, made the Dean's Honor Roll which requires a grade point average of 3. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Miners make it three in a row with win over Gateway Jul 21, 2007
Holcomb, who is a side-arm pitcher played college baseball at Friends University, the same college where Miners' side-armer Jon Qualls and first baseman Beason both played. Tim Petrowich. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
2 reach new heights in running, vaulting Jun 26, 2007
Chris has signed with Friends University where we can continue to follow his exploits for the next four years. Will Wright continues his quest with Augusta as a Senior to be, on the heels of an exciting season in one of the most exciting events, the pole vault. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
More of this story Jun 23, 2007
McCorvey, who is a graduate of Friends University in Wichita, Kan. and holds a bachelor s degree in English literature, is a published poet and playwright who has written extensively over the past 25 years. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Butler hires assistant Micheaux as women's basketball coach Jun 23, 2007
Micheaux earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Friends University in Wichita and has been married for 12 years to his wife, Denice. Comments. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Qualls makes the most of first professional start Jun 20, 2007
" However, those three years have been pretty successful. Qualls became so effective he finished his senior year at Friends University in Wichita, Kan., with a 12-3 record.He followed his 2006 senior season with a stellar summer of baseball, pitching for the Derby Twins, a semi-pro team in the Jayhawk League in Wichita. Qualls was 3-0 in the NBC World Series last year, being named the World Series MVP.Qualls' last pitching outing was a complete-game win over Crestwood, Ill., in the semifinals of... (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Couple announces engagement Jun 20, 2007
Mindi is a 2002 graduate of Augusta High School and recent graduate of Friends University with a bachelor's degree in human resource management. She is currently employed with Cargill, Incorporated. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Elyria Christian School honors achievements of Class of 2007 May 30, 2007
Peter Gassie -- Friends University; Presidential Scholarship; Soccer Scholarship; Kansas State Curriculum Completer; Kansas State Scholar; National Honor Society; Salutatorian. Sherlynn Goering -- Kansas State Curriculum Completer; Kansas State Scholar; National Honor Society; Co-Valedictorian. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
WHS grad elected SGA president at Friends University May 25, 2007
Wellington Daily News - News. Friday, May 25, 2007. (Wellington Daily News, KS)
MHS seniors recognized for achievements May 20, 2007
Band/Vocal Performance Scholarship: Katie Cline -- Friends University, Lisa Hall -- Tabor College, Michael Holman -- McPherson College, Robb Krehbiel -- Drake University, Julia Snell -- University of Kansas, Karenah Spencer -- Friends University, Bethany Whitenack -- McPherson College ... Friends University Scholarship: Katie Cline -- Davis Scholarship, Karenah Spencer -- Dean's Scholarship. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Fans show appreciation towards AHS seniors and parents May 12, 2007
Although coach Aguirre may not be coaching all of the girls next year, he is the pitching coach for Friends University where several of the girls plan to attend school. All of the seniors posed for pictures with their parents after the. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Green Pastures Apr 27, 2007
Friends University president hailed for 16 years of success ... Chris Moon / WBJ Biff Green, president, Friends University ... But in 1991, Friends University was suffering. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
ISU bids farewell to music professor with reception, recital Apr 27, 2007
"Many are high school music teachers." he said, "One heads the department of music at Friends University in Wichita, another is a professor of saxophone at Indiana State University in Terre Haute ..." and the list goes on. Several of Joe's students play professionally and are known internationally. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Jacobs-Hallinan to wed Apr 21, 2007
He is a 1995 graduate of Bluestem High School, earned degrees from Butler Community College and Friends University and is pursuing a master's degree in sport administration. A former editor at the Times, he is currently the staff writer in the marketing and public relations department at Butler Community College. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Bling springs off Mar 24, 2007
"(Will there be) girls? There better be!" joked Wood Faugue, 19, of Naples, as he rode a shuttle bus from a Riviera Beach parking lot to the Singer Island taping site with some college buddies from Friends University in Wichita, Kan. Spring Bling was prepared to accommodate about 3,000 mostly college-aged fans from around the country, with significant numbers from Atlanta and Florida, said network spokeswoman Marcy Polanco. (The Palm Beach Post)
Joke still works for The Chaser Mar 23, 2007
Welcome to The Brisbane Times. March 22, 2007 - 12:00PM. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Students reap benefits of warmer weather Mar 23, 2007
Issue date: 3/22/07 Section. By Lindsey CroomStaff Reporter. (The University Echo, TN)
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More than 10 years ago Johnson was working on her master s degree at Friends University. At that time her youngest daughter, a Goddard High School student, became involved in a cross-age tutoring program. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
Lord Black: Unabashed, unbowed Mar 4, 2007
Most e-mailed(last 24 hours). By Susan Chandler Tribune staff reporter Published March 4, 2007. (Chicago Tribune)
Butler softball improves to 7-3 with sweep over Friends Mar 2, 2007
After finishing 3-3 over the weekend at the Temple Tourney in Temple, Texas, the Butler Grizzlies softball team returned home to earn a two-game sweep over Friends University on Tuesday. Butler shut out the Falcons in the opener by a 13-0 score, then won 11-5 in the second contest. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Friends softball signs Bulldog's Bergley Mar 2, 2007
Tony Segovia, Friends University softball head coach, said Bergley will be a great addition to not only the program, but also the school. rystal is a very coachable athlete with a good work ethic, said Segovia. (Augusta Daily Gazette, KS)
Univ. of Saint Mary baseball team has winning attitude Mar 2, 2007
The season ended abruptly for the Spires with a heartbreaking loss to Friends University. As a result of the past two successful seasons, however, Miller has been able to land recruits with serious potential. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Shepherd to face McKibban Feb 20, 2007
Shepherd is a graduate of the El Dorado public school system, Butler Community College, and has a bachelor's degree in organizational management and leadership from Friends University. He is currently working on a degree in history/government education, which he hopes to complete in the next year. (El Dorado Times, KS)
KCAC honors former Immaculata High standout Feb 15, 2007
Bassett was named the KCAC s top female performer after leading Sterling to wins over Friends University and Bethel College last week. The 5-foot-7 Leavenworth native averaged 15. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Former Immaculata standout makes history for Sterling College Feb 10, 2007
Bassett also scored nine points as the Lady Warriors defeated Friends University 73-49 to cap her record-breaking performance. This is a tremendous achievement for K.C., Sterling coach Lonnie Kruse said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Coaches tab Swedes, Falcons Feb 7, 2007
WICHITA -- Bethany College's baseball team and the Friends softball team were picked to win KCAC championships during Monday's annual coaches gathering at Friends University. Matt Tramel's Bethany baseball team received four of the seven first-place votes. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Spires start new streak Feb 5, 2007
Both squads travel to Friends University today and no team is looking forward to playing the Spires as the KCAC tournament looms. Teams should be scared to play us, Zimmerlink said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Kaminski runs for KCKCC board Feb 1, 2007
He is taking an online class to satisfy an elective needed to complete a Bachelors of Organizational Management and Leadership from Friends University. I care for the well-being of the employees and students at KCKCC and think they deserve professional, educated leadership, Kaminski said. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
LDS affirms neutrality on Romney and others Jan 28, 2007
"It's very different. You see instances of Christian Evangelicals taking positions in politics and being engaged in ways the LDS Church has not." Russell Arben Fox, assistant professor of political science at Friends University in Wichita, Kan. said he sees the church's statement as an attempt to do two things: first, to respond to continued questions about Romney's faith "without seeming especially reactive or defensive" while communicating that "Mormons are not weird." That's been one of... (Deseret News)
KATHI NICKEL: HER WALLS CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS Jan 26, 2007
Missoulian's Entertainer. Friday, January 26, 2007. (Missoulian, MT)
Mac women hang on, 57-55 Jan 20, 2007
McPherson College's women, who seem to play nothing but white-knucklers, held off a furious Friends University rally for a 57-55 victory here Thursday to finish the first half of KCAC play with a 6-3 record. The Bulldogs, who have won three in a row, moved to 12-5 overall. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
USM women survive 'foul play' with nonconference win Jan 17, 2007
Saint Mary, which has one conference win, will head to KCAC opponent Kansas Wesleyan on Thursday before hosting another KCAC rival on Saturday in Friends University. Basler said both games are must-wins. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Obituaries for Tuesday, January 16, 2007 Jan 16, 2007
In 1945, he returned to college and, in 1947, married Isabel Lauterbach after they both had graduated from Friends University. He interrupted graduate studies at Indiana University to accept a Regular Army commission in 1950 and entered the Signal Corps. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
TC women drop Falcons 61-50 Jan 13, 2007
But at Friends University, it took more than efficiency at the offensive end for the Bluejays to win-until head coach Rusty Allen turned to the trap to turn up the defensive pressure, the Falcons kept pace with the visitors. "The press is what made the difference in the game for us," Allen said. (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
TC streaks to 14 Jan 10, 2007
Coming-The Bluejays will travel to Wichita Thursday for a 6 p.m. game against Friends University. Tabor will return to Hillsboro Saturday for a 5 p.m. game against 5-1 Sterling College. (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
Tabor splits KCAC games to open '07 Jan 10, 2007
"Benedictine-Tabor made only four field goals and scored just nine points in the first half of a 64-39 loss to the Ravens on Dec. 30.Greg Munroe, Tyler Weinbrenner, Andy Brubacher and Mike Willis were the only Bluejays who found the basket in 19 attempts.Benedictine scored 39 points and carried a 30-point lead into locker room.Tabor outscored the Ravens 30-25 in the second half, but the first-half deficit was simply to large.Eight different Bluejays scored as part of a 22-11 stretch that brought... (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
Tabor men dumped by Kansas Wesleyan, 66-50 Jan 7, 2007
Coming-the Bluejays visit Friends University (3-2) on Thursday. Tip off is at 8 p.m. The team is back in Hillsboro on Saturday for a 7 p.m. matchup with Sterling (3-3). (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
