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Show February 11, 1997 The Dixie Sun Page 3 News Editor: Missy Evans Rebels continue to grow in numbers show that the overall headcount has seen a 16 percent increase since last year. Compared to Winter Quarter 1996, Dixie College has 620 more students taking classes. This number includes students SUN NEWS SERVICES The latest numbers handed down for winter quarter 1997 at Dixie College show that the institution continues to experience phenomenal growth. The college students. "Dixie's growth can be attributed to several factors," said Rose. "We're trying to keep in touch with the various public's who have an interest in Dixie College. We experienced continuos increase in students since fall quarter 1993. "This growth is . ter has increased by 204 a has 'Treasure found" from page 02?g)tf2 who might not T'fs be carry-in- g a full load of fifteen credits, but are enrolled in remarkable in light the current situation in advanced education, " more of said Dr. Max Rose, executive vice president of academics. "Most schools are experiencing flatline and to maintain a continuous increase for this length of time is a singular accomplishment." Totals for this quarter, head-coun- classes. Likewise, full time ts enrollment (FTE) has experienced a seven percent growth compared to last year. Since 1996, the FTE count for winter quar- - Erza continually monitor our academic quality and the image we present to our community. We've also tried to be attuned to studen'ts needs by making the classes they want to take available." Spring quarter registration for returning students will begin February 24. For further information, please call the Dixie College registrar's office at fTr1 ' ? j I Pf iN! COLLEGE 1 president of the college," Alder said. The college had received appropriations for new college buildings and this book was "A Brief Presentation of Critical Building Needs at Dixie College, Prepared for the Legislative Subcommittee on Building Priorities. It was written for the 1952-5- 3 State Legislature. Key State Senator Orvil Hafen helped with the proposal. When tire LDS Church gave up sponsoring the college in 1935, "Tire Dixie Education Association" was organized. This was a group of St. George citi-- s zens who strived to keep the college going. The association provided $40,000 to purchase the land tire new college buildings were to be built on. In the book Secrist had found entitled simply, "Dixie College," a photo shows the land purchased and outlined in white. The photos in the book candidly captured students and instructors, many of which have already been identified. The buildings which now house tire Sixth Grade Center are pictured and described as being either or "inadeIt was proposed quate." that the first building built on tire new site should be the gym. The new gym was built in 1957 followed by tire Fine Arts building in 1963 which required the furnace to be built to heat it through adjoining tunnels and then the science building followed shortly there after. Come support your basketball team, by traveling to Snow College contact Donna Stafford for more info. Guys get your dates for the Sweethearts ball on Friday. "up-to-dat- e" jpfffflSiilE) OF DIXIE COLLEGE ASDC Executive Council TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY 11 12 13 14 15 17 Celebrity Concert Series: Contemporary Dance Theatre, 8 Family Harlem Globe Trotters, 7 p.m. Burns Arena. Dixie College Baseball - Stanger Tournament, times American Piano Quartet, 8 p.m. Cox p.m. Cox Auditorium. Lunch, beef pep- per steak, eggrolls, steamed rice, vegetable beef soup. Re-ent- ry Forum, CommunicationsRui es, Jay Richardson, noon, Udvar-Haz- y Bid. Room 243. Brown Bag Programs, Mysteries of Pipe Spring, Bart Anderson, Interagency Offices, 345 East Riverside Dr. Lunch, taco salads, refried beans, tater tots, bean and ham soup. Auditorium. TBA. Lunch, french dip wau jus, cottage fries, seafood salad, salad bar, tomato soup. Dixie College Basketball, Dixie vs Snow at Snow, women's game, 5:30 p.m. men's game, 7:30 p.m. Bus to Snow, come to support your Basketball team. D.C. Womens Association Valentine Cookie Sale, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Gardner Center snack bar. -- Dixie Invitational Art Show, Graff Fine Arts Gallery, tree. Lunch, hot dogs wchili, saurkraut, or cheese, picadiily chips, cream of potato soup. Valentine Sundae Bar, noon, Gardner Center, Room B. D.C. Women's Association Valentine Cookie Sale, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Gardner Center snack bar. Dixie College Baseball - Stanger Tournament, times TBA Dixie College Softball, Great Western Shootout at Yuman, Ariz. Presidents BYU Young Ambassadors, 7 p.m. Cox Auditorium. Toby Keith Concert, 8 p.m. Bums Arena. Dixie Invitational Art Show, Graff Fine Arts Gallery, free. Bart's Hikes, Back Door Mine, 3 miles easy to moderate, Meet at 10 a.m. at Outdoor Outlet, 1062 E. Tabernacle. Barts Lectures, Butch (one-ma- n play), 7 p.m. Old Courthouse, 97 E. St. George Blvd. Dixie College Cassidy Baseball Stanger Tournament, TBA Dixie College Softball, Great Western Shootout at Yuma, Ariz. Day Holiday - No School. Lunch, tacos, refried beans, tater tots, Mexican rice, salad bar. : |