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Show THE FORUM - DECEMBER CAMPUS 3 7,2011 Bells Continued from Page 1 vid Baddley s office in Converse, and the speakers are in the attic. David Baddley, art professor, said the carillons are programmed to play certain selections of recorded music and chimes at certain intervals. The carillons can be played live on a small keyboard. I remember music faculty used to go up there once a year two-octa- ve and play, said Richard Brok-mye- r. I think a lot of people enjoyed that. That hasnt happened for a really long time. The carillons were once played live by Music Professor Chris Quinn for an event. Quinn said the small keyboard is more like an organ touch and the keys on the keyboard go down easily. However, Quinn said it is tricky to play, because you cant hear what you are playing. Baddley said he notices the pattern changes on the songs the carillons play. He said on the first week of classes the carillons behave more ornately. Converse History Its with a pretty large library, Baddley said. He has heard anything from Beatles songs to classic songs played on the carillons. Connor Montgomery, a student, said, I like them the carillons. I think they're very pretty, and its kind of neat that they do familiar songs. Karina Sanchez, a student representative, said she was told the carillons ring on the half hour. But they definitely dont They ring all the time, she said. I dont notice the bells as often anymore because they are always ringing, but I notice when the song chang- es. n Montgomery said, I wish the music were a little more contemporary. Lida Rose and Michelle are pretty, but how neat would it be if all students got to vote on the songs that rang? When the carillons ring, Baddley said, The sound goes right into the painting classes in Converse. He said the class is shut down until die bells stop playing. When the carillons are set to go off a few minutes early, Baddley said, People get freaked out thinking the re late. The bells have undergone a several more years. The building few changes since the founding was used as a male dormitory, of Converse. The cornerstone of administration offices, assembly converse was laid on Aug. 23, hall, chemistry lab, lecture hall, 1906 for the Salt Lake Colleclassrooms, chapel and library. In 1926, Converse burned giate Institute, later to be known down leaving only exterior walls as Westminster College. and science labs in the basement. Colonel William Montgomery Ferry donated the land A 14,000 volume library was lost and John H. Converse donated as well as classrooms and offices. 20,000 of the 27,000 dollars to Converse was rebuilt the followbuild it. The construction was ing summer and reopened in completed in 1907 and named September 1926. Later Converse was renovatafter John H. Converse. The first classes were held in ed in the late 1930s, then painted pink, and renovated again in January of 1911. However, Converse would not have any bells for 1988. The carillons signal time for students. I know that the bells ring at noon to signal that Im late to my design class, said Montgomery. Brockmyer said there is a real bell in Converse besides the electronic bells. However, it hasnt been used in a long time. As far as I know its a very old bell, said Brockmyer. When it was used, it rang for about a minute, and Brockmyer said it was really loud. Sanchez said when she gives tours of campus people comment about the carillons a lot. She said, many people ask if they are real bells and how often they ring, and they say it gives authenticity to the campus. Montgomery said, The bells are a part of life. Campus would seem deserted without them, and theyre part of a cherished daily ritual at Westminster. David Baddley next to the electronic carillon (a.Ha. the Converse bells) control box in his office. Students take a break Christie Lovell Staff Reporter While students celebrate winter break in a number of ways, there is one common theme throughout relaxing. Dean of Students, Mark Feme, said, I encourage them a few days as well, because they are going to crash the first few days, especially if they have been staying up and studying a lot for finals. However, some students still tiy to keep a balance between relaxing and being productive over to students sleep-i- n the winter break Chantelle Bateman, a senior from Taylors, S.C., keeps a color coded calendar of events and plans she will be doing over winter break I dont get to go home a lot because of basketball, said Bate man. This break she only has six days at home in South Carolina. Taylors is a small town, and her favorite things to do when she is home for the break are seeing her friends from high school and going downtown where she explores and sight sees with friends. Bateman said students should have goals during the break that need to be accomplished. She said setting goals is a way of keeping productive holiday season. during the Feme said making some extra money and traveling are ways to keep productive over the winter break I am always a big fan of encouraging travel, said Feme. Its just fun when you celebrate New Years Eve in a new town or go visit some friends in another part of the state or country. April Torres, a sophomore, will be spending time in Las Vegas, Nev. to celebrate Christmas and New Years with her family. Torres said her mom decorates their hotel room and puts presents around a two foot tall Christmas tree. She said her favorite thing about winter break is relaxing and not having to worry about homework I am pretty much on a caf- feine high during finals, said Torres After you get through if you actually get through them, I mean, its pretty awe- finals, some. When the break starts, Torres begins to work on her New Years She gets back on track, by getting healthy through exercise and eating right. Breaks are never long to me, said Tor- resolution. res. Another student who cant writ for the break is freshman Zach McCoy. I am just glad that I am going home and spending time with my family, said McCoy. He gets together with his family over Christmas dinner, where turkey and mash potatoes are tradition. Simi Valley, Calif, is home to McCoy and he will be driving home for the winter break Most students and faculty will be traveling home either by land or air. However, some students wont get to go home for the holidays. Feme said that even though the college is closed, he will be on duty for the 40 to 50 students who will be staying in the residence halls. He said the college does this for international students and the rare cases that someone might not have a place to go. Normally, Feme likes to go visit his family in Ohio over the break, but this year things are different. He said lately, to save on trip costs, he has been celebrating the holidays during the first or second week of January. Sometimes, with flights, it can be really expensive to travel over the holidays, said Feme. Its significantly cheaper to travel after the holiday rush, he said. Safety is an issue for students traveling during the break I would hope students would make good decisions, about all aspects of their lives, when it comes to traveling or recreational activities, said Feme. Westminster offers a free shuttle to the airport, times of and drop-o- ff were sent pick-u- p through Westminsters email. Questions about shuttle times or campus procedures for winter break can be answered by calling the Office of Student Life at or Feme at 801-832-22- '4 in J for the holidays. He ing be on duty at Westminster for 'ents unable to go home for winter 1 to-u- Chantelle Bateman, a senior, is going to her hometown of Taylors, S.C. where she will be doing some sightseeing over the holidays. Zach McCoy, freshman, will be driving to Simi Valley, Calif, where he is looking forward to turkey and mash potatoes for the holidays. April Torres, sophomore, will be traveling with family to Las Vegas, Nev. over winter break for the holidays. 30 |