Women’s Basketball Defeated by Mount Union College

ALLIANCE, OHIO — The Hiram College women’s basketball team was defeated by Mount Union College, 90-52, today (Saturday, Nov. 28) in a non-conference game in Alliance. [Game Stats]

With the loss, the Terriers drop to 0-3 overall while the Purple Raiders improve to 4-0 overall for the season.

Senior All-North Coast Athletic Conference forward Ashley Drum (Parma/Valley Forge) scored Hiram’s first four points of the first quarter to give the Terriers a slim 4-3 lead early in the period. But Mount Union took over the lead and never looked back thanks to a series of small scoring runs, including a 10-0 run late in the half to break the game open and give the Purple Raiders a 32-16 edge with 5:58 left to play before halftime. MUC recorded its largest lead of the half of 21 points thanks to a three-pointer to end the period and gave the Raiders a halftime margin of 42-21.

MUC continued to pull away in the second half and led by as many as 42 points, 88-46, with 2:48 left to play. Freshman guard Chelsea Kovach (Lakewood) tallied the final four points for the Terriers, but the Purple Raiders went on to win by the final of 90-52.

Hiram was held to just 27.7 percent shooting from the floor (18-of-65) as MUC shot 46.2 percent (30-of-65) for the game.

MUC was led by Kori Wiedt’s game-high 12 points on five-of-eight shooting (62.5 percent). Tessa Pohovey was second with 11 points followed by Rosa LaMattina and Lauren Forquer with 10 points each.

Drum finished with a team-best eight points on three-of-five shooting (60.0 percent) to go along with five rebounds. Senior forward Alex Dellas (Willoughby Hills/South) and junior guard Jess Cowan (Hiram/Crestwood) were second with seven points each.

Hiram will look for its first win of the season next Saturday, Dec. 5 when it hosts Denison University in the NCAC and home opener at Price Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Hiram College Sports Information Director Jeff Hoedt by phone at (330) 569-5495, by FAX at (330) 569-5392 or by email at hoedtjm@hiram.edu.

Men’s Basketball Loses to Mount Union College

ALLIANCE, OHIO — Hiram College junior forward Babjide Eniola (Washington, D.C./Seed Charter) grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds in a 75-60 loss against Mount Union College tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 25) in a non-conference game in Alliance. [Game Stats]

Following tonight’s game, the Terriers drop to 1-2 overall for the season, while the Purple Raiders improve to 2-2 overall.

Mount Union took control early beginning the game on an 11-2 scoring run as the Terriers shot just 25 percent (seven-of-28) from the floor in the first half. The Hiram offense would never find its rhytym in the opening period as the Purple Raiders extended their lead to as many as 19 points, 42-23, with 1:22 left to play in the half en route to a 42-25 margin at the break.

Hiram got to within 13 points, 47-34, in the early minutes of the second half on a pair of free-throws by Eniola with 14:36 left to play. But an ensuing 12-4 run by MUC would give the Purple Raiders their largest lead of the game, 59-38, at the 10:07 minute mark and cruised to a 75-60 final.

MUC had five players score in double figures led by Dave Pellerite with 15 points on five-of-nine shooting (55.6 percent). He also grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds. Matt Wier was second with 13 points followed by Ben Hodkinson and Jimmy Wood with 12 points each. Wes Kanavel rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points.

Hiram was led by junior All-North Coast Athletic Conference guard Chris Roberts (Cleveland/Kennedy) with 13 points on four-of-eight (50.0 percent) shooting. Freshman guard Alan Sheppard (Wadsworth) was second with 12 points and Eniola was the only other Terrier in double digits with 10 points to go along with his game-high 17 boards.

Hiram will open NCAC play next Wednesday, Dec. 2 when it travels to Oberlin for a matchup against Oberlin College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Hiram College Sports Information Director Jeff Hoedt by phone at (330) 569-5495, by FAX at (330) 569-5392 or by email at hoedtjm@hiram.edu.

Sonntag Ohio Music Teachers Associations’ Composer of the Year

Assistant Professor Dawn Sonntag has been named the Ohio Music Teachers Association’s Composer of the Year as part of the Music Teacher National Association’s Composer Commissioning program, which supports the creation of new works by American composers. Sonntag has been commissioned to compose a chamber music work for a premiere performance at the OMTA’s state convention in Columbus in spring, 2010.

Day-long Choral Workshop Attracts 70 High School Students

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, the Hiram College Choir, directed by Assistant Professor Dawn Sonntag, hosted 70 high school students in a day-long choral workshop and concluding concert with Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt, associate director of the School of Music and director of choral studies at Ohio State University.

Dr. Apfelstadt led the choirs in rehearsal and performance of works ranging from baroque oratorio to spirituals. Participating choirs included Timken High School Choir from Canton, Ohio under the direction of Diane Phillips, and Kenston High School Choir from Chagrin Falls under the direction of Julia Greene.

Not only did the high school students have the opportunity to sing and learn with the Hiram College Choir, they also had an opportunity to tour the campus, thanks to the generous efforts of Hiram students Tria Charnas ’10 and Maeve Sullivan ’12.

Dr. Apfelstadt has conducted choirs in the United States, Canada, Cuba and England, and in April, 2010, will conduct the OSU Chorale at Carnegie Hall.

Biology Seniors Complete APEX Presentations

Five seniors presented the culmination of their Hiram experience recently in the form of biology APEX presentations. The APEX, which stands for apprenticeship experience, is the biology department’s equivalent to a senior seminar.

The topics varied from discussion of the U.S./Canadian partnership in environmental policy to identification of immunoglobulin IgG in White Winged Wood Ducks.

Each presentation was based on the student’s research, with some showcasing work done during internships and others showcasing group work.

Liz Arps, a senior biology major, presented work she did on a study.

“My APEX was about a study I had done dealing with the composition of non-hazardous hospital waste and essentially how much of it is composed of single-use devices (disposables),” she said. “I did a waste sort at a local hospital in order to collect data on this issue and found that on average, 63.4% of the non-hazardous hospital waste was made up of single-use devices.”

Jooi Vyas, a senior biology major, worked with ducks for her project.

“My presentation was the identification of immunoglobulin IgG in White Winged Wood Ducks,” she said. “White Winged Wood Ducks are an endangered species of ducks and in captivity they are susceptible to TB infection. Our research is trying to figure why and how these ducks acquire the TB. Our finding of IgG can help us to elucidate as to what is the role of immune responses of these ducks in TB infection and also detect TB at an earlier stage for these ducks.”

Vyas also had a slight advantage over the other presenters.

“I was lucky enough to go first so I did not have worry so much afterwards,” she said.

She also took some time to prepare for the presentation.

“Also I think what helped me for the final presentation was the number of times I practiced in the same setting to get myself prepared,” she said.

Much like Vyas, Katherine Eppley, a senior biology and Spanish major, took time to prepare for her presentation on the U.S./Canadian partnership in environmental policy.

“I practiced with my adviser and felt fairly comfortable going up there and talking about my summer internship,” she said.

All of the students said that their presentations went well and that they learned more than just biology from them.

“The presentation gave me a better outlook on what to expect at a professional setting,” Vyas said. “After this, I think I am more prepared as to what to do when it comes to conferences I will be attending in the future, either here or in a graduate school setting. I am grateful with this type of experience as it sets a foundation to as how a speaker should address their research in front of a group of people.”

“The presentation taught me that I need to build time into my powerpoint for the audience to digest the information on my slides,” Jessie Lanterman, a senior biology major, said. “I also need to spend more time focusing on results and conclusion sections to clearly make my point and drive home my message.”

Much like their different presentations, each of the presenters has different and exciting plans for their time after Hiram.

“My plans are to apply for law school and work with U.S. environmental policy,” Eppley said.

“As of right now I am applying for a masters program in global public health at various schools,” Vyas said. “If I get in, I will be hopefully attending graduate school next fall. I am happy to have done so much while being at Hiram, which is going to help me in adjusting to the graduate school environment.”

“I am currently in the process of applying for a Masters at Tufts University: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine,” Arps said. “It’s a unique program that is based around Animals and their role in Public Policy. I’m crossing my fingers that I’ll have the opportunity to go there, but if that doesn’t work out, my back up plan is to begin pursuing my career as a behavior consultant at an Animal Shelter or Sanctuary.”

Football Has Four Named to All-NCAC Teams

CLEVELAND, OHIO — Four members of the Hiram College football team have been named to the 2009 All-North Coast Athletic Conference teams for their efforts this season. Senior defensive lineman Humphrey Caswell (South Euclid/Brush) was tabbed a first-team pick, junior wide receiver/quarterback Glenn Campbell (Akron/Buchtel), sophomore linebacker Jon Hull (Buford, Ga./Mill Creek) and sophomore defensive back Mike Brown (Cleveland/Glenville) were selected honorable mention. [Complete All-NCAC Teams]

Caswell ends a standout four-year career as the first Terrier to garner first-team accolades since joining the NCAC in 2000. He also earned All-Conference honors for the fourth time in his career having been a two-time honorable mention pick (2006 and 2007) and as a second-team selection last season. This season, Caswell led the team in tackles for loss with nine-and-a-half for 41 yards. He finished second overall in total tackles at 55 (25 solo and 30 assists) and quarterback sacks with three. In addition, he recorded one fumble recovery and a forced fumble.

Caswell ends his career with 212 tackles (94 solo and 118 assists) and 10-and-a-half sacks. He also finishes with 30-and-a-half tackles for a loss of 106 yards to go along with two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

Campbell earns All-NCAC honors for the first time in his career. He led the team in scoring with a combined five touchdowns (one rushing and four receiving) seeing playing time this season as a wide receiver, quarterback and on special teams. As a receiver, he led the team in catches (42) and touchdown receptions (four). Campbell ended the season second on the team in reception yards with 437 and averaged 10.4 yards per catch. In the final weeks of the season, Campbell saw an increased role as the team’s starting quarterback. He completed 19-of-41 passes during the season for 317 yards and rushed for 146 yards on 46 carries, including a touchdown. In addition, Campbell saw action on punts and kickoffs. He returned four punts for a negative five yards, but led the team in kick return yards at 290 in a team-tying 17 attempts.

Hull followed up his impressive rookie season last year in which he was tabbed the conference newcomer of the year, with his second All-NCAC selection as a sophomore. He led the Terrier defense in tackles for the second straight season with 77 stops (21 solo and 56 assists). Hull also had two-and-a-half tackles for a loss of seven yards, an interception, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups.

This is the first All-NCAC selection for Brown after ending the season with 40 tackles (29 solo and 11 assists). He led the team with two interceptions for 56 yards and had one fumble recovery. He was also tied for the team-lead in pass breakups with three.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Hiram College Sports Information Director Jeff Hoedt by phone at (330) 569-5495, by FAX at (330) 569-5392 or by email at hoedtjm@hiram.edu.

Free workshop offered for parents of high school students

Knowledge-hungry parents of prospective college students are invited to Hiram College on Saturday, November 21, for “College Camp: A Training Program for Parents.” The event will be held in the Hiram College Kennedy Center located on State Route 700 in Hiram from 9 a.m. to noon.

Collaborating to offer College Camp are Brunswick High School, Cardinal High School, Cuyahoga Community College, Hiram College, The University of Akron and Western Reserve Academy.
The free seminar will allow participants to learn more about the college search process through presentations and question and answer sessions with high school guidance counselors, college and university admission representatives and financial aid experts.
Each participant will receive a notebook of useful information to assist them with their college search process. The program begins at 9 a.m.

The schedule is:
8:30 a.m. Check in

9:00 a.m. – How to Conduct the Perfect College Search: Heidi Connolly, secondary gifted teacher/coordinator, Brunswick High School; Lori Gill, guidance counselor, Cardinal High School; Gene Thomas, director of guidance, Western Reserve Academy

10 a.m. – Demystifying the Admission Process: Telsha Curry, assistant director of admission, The University of Akron; Sherman Dean, director of admission, Hiram College; Danny Vazquez, Recruitment Specialist, Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus

11 a.m. – Financial Aid: What You Really Need to Know: Andrea Caputo, director of financial aid, Hiram College

Advance registration is required and can be made by visiting the College Camp Web site.

College Camp was established in 2002 by Hiram College. Since its inception, the program has served more than 350 parents of high school students.

Taylor Continuing Research in Germany This Week

Associate Professor of Physics Mark Taylor will be traveling to Germany this week to participate in an international research workshop and to continue his sabbatical research project with his German colleagues.

On Thanksgiving Day Taylor will be giving a talk in Leipzig at an International Workshop on New Developments in Computational Physics. Taylor will then travel to the Martin-Luther Universitat in Halle where he will give a Polymer Physics Colloquium on December 1. Finally, Taylor will travel to Mainz where, on December 8, he will give a Condensed Matter Physics Seminar at the Johannes-Gutenberg Universitat. Taylor will remain at the university in Mainz for several weeks, continuing his research on phase transitions of single polymer chains.

Free Screening of “A Lion in the House” – December 2

The Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities presents a free screening of the movie “A Lion in the House” on Wednesday, December 2, at 6 p.m. in the Forum in East Hall.

Steve Bognar and Julia Reichart, the makers of the film, will be at the event to answer the audience’s questions and discuss the film. They will act as visiting professors, teaching the Facing Illness and Death class during the 3-week.

The film chronicles six years in the lives of five families fighting childhood cancer and was the winner of a primetime Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Nonfiction Filmmaking.

Head Football Coach Bob Wolfe Announces Retirement

HIRAM, OHIO — Hiram College Head Football Coach Bob Wolfe announced today that he is retiring, effective December 31, after 40 years in coaching. Wolfe served as head coach at Hiram for three seasons and came to the position after leading successful football programs at Tiffin University, Elyria Catholic High School, Warren Harding High School, Trinity High School, and Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School.

“This is the right time for me,” said Wolfe. “I have been thinking about this for awhile and it
was a very difficult decision for me to make. I want to thank the Hiram community for their support. I had five wonderful years at Hiram and I wish everyone, especially the team and new coach, the very best.”

Athletic Director Tom Mulligan praised Wolfe for his efforts on Hiram’s behalf. “Bob took over the program when we had a roster of approximately 50 players,” said Mulligan. “He has been a relentless and highly successful recruiter and our program is in a much stronger position with a roster exceeding 90 players. Bob has been good for Hiram and we all wish him continued happiness as he retires.”

In addition to his success at Tiffin University, Wolfe’s other collegiate experience includes serving in positions of increasing responsibility at Bowling Green State University, Youngstown State University, the University of Cincinnati, and Allegheny College. He has received numerous coaching honors in his career and is a member of the Tiffin University Hall of Fame and the Trinity High School Hall of Fame.

A native of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Wolfe earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Bowling Green and completed his master’s degree at Ball State University. He and his wife, Karen, reside in Chagrin Falls and have two grown children.

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