Shifts (Come a few minutes early.):
9:30-10 = set up and accept baked goods -> Dr. Davis; Kaleigh Wyrick
10-11 am = Audrey Schaffner; Lauren Tarnow
11-noon = Erik Ringle; David Gasvoda; Javan Furlow
noon-1 pm = Lauren Tarnow; Rebekah Horton
1-2 pm = Lauren Tarnow
2-3 pm = Katelyn Werner; Kimberly Pamplin

Goodies list:
Dr. Davis= spice cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes
Audrey Schaffner = brownies or cookies
Katelyn Werner = muffins
Betsy Sanchez= chocolate chip cookies

Update:
Thank you to the additional members who brought goodies on the day of the event. I apologize for not having you listed here, but we were so busy that I did not think of writing names down.

We have a prize! What do we do with it?

The attendance at Sigma Tau Delta’s spring induction was wonderful. The Department of English was represented, not only by sponsors Dr. Suanna Davis and Dr. Steven Moore, but also by Dr. Nancy Shankle, Dr. Jeanine Varner, and Dr. Paul Varner. ACU friends came in support. Family members for various students came from as far away as Arkansas. At least three students’ parents were in attendance.

The 2011-12 officers introduced the new Sigma Tau Delta members:
Ashley Alexander,
Rachel Belcher,
Elizabeth Bernhardt,
Chris Fields,
Javon Furlow,
Rebekah Horton,
Kimberly Pamplin,
Erik Ringle,
Audrey Schaffner,
Katy Smith,
Rachel Smith,
Katelyn Werner

Welcome!

Poetry Contest

Sponsored by
Sigma Tau Delta: ΣΤΔ

Like to write poetry? Want someone to read your poetry? Need money? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this poetry contest is for you.

$50 First prize
$30 Second prize
$20 Third prize

Turn poems in to the Sigma Tau Delta Poetry Contest box in the English office, Chambers 309, before 4 p.m. February 29th.

Submit up to 3 poems, but no more than 5 pages total.

Sigma Tau Delta Poetry Contest opens January 31st and closes February 29th.

All submissions will also be considered for publication in ACU’s creative magazine, The Shinnery Review.

The poetry will be judged by published poets:

Dr. Al Haley
Dr. Shelly Sanders
Dr. Steven Moore
Dr. Suanna Davis
A tie breaker will be decided by Dr. Steve Weathers.

The contest is open to spring 2012 ACU students only.

ΣΤΔ This poetry contest is brought to the ACU campus by Tau Epsilon, the ACU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society.

Elizabeth Bernhardt is from Pearland, Texas. In addition to Sigma Tau Delta, she is a member of the Honors College, Phi Eta Sigma, the W Club of ACU, Service Action Leadership Team, and Alpha Chi Honors. She has been nominated to the Dean’s List for the past five semesters. After college, Elizabeth hopes to proceed to graduate school and eventually get her Ph.D. in English, so that she can continue to teach the subject she loves. She would like to thank her mother for her unwavering support throughout these crazy college years.

Name: Hannah Wagner

Accomplishments: Deans list for five semesters

Education/employment: Junior English major aspiring to work in film

Acknowledgements: I would like to thank my parents for allowing me to have the opportunity to get such an amazing education.

My name is Elizabeth Sanchez and  I am a junior at Abilene Christian University, double-majoring in English (with teacher certification) and general music. I have been a member of the A Cappella chorus and have competed in the National Association of Teachers Singing for all three years of my college career.

I worked in the President’s office for two years, and I am currently working in the Adams Center at the university.

As my primary extracurricular activity, I am a member of the Alpha Kai Omega women’s social club.

I am currently a member of Southern Hills Church of Christ, and I regularly sing with the praise team for Sunday morning services. I co-directed a children’s choir for Southern Hills at the Leadership Training for Christ conference in Dallas during the spring semester of my sophomore year and I will be participating in the conference again April 2012.

After I graduate with my bachelor’s degree, I plan to continue my education by pursuing a master’s degree in English Literature. Ultimately, I want to teach English at the high school level, but once I’ve gained several years of experience I’d like to teach at the university level. I intend to use my music degree to teach private voice lessons, and I have yet to decide if I would like to pursue a certification in music.

I would like to thank my family for their unwavering support and faith in me. I love you all so much and would never have be able to make it this far without your encouragement and belief in me.

Katelyn Werner is a Sophomore from New Braunfels, Texas, studying English and Biochemistry. She is a member of the Honors College, the ACU Chapter of Alpha Chi, and has made the Dean’s Honor Roll. Katelyn enjoys playing oboe for the Wind Ensemble and dancing with Dr. Bennett and the Swing Cats. She fell in love with Oxford while studying abroad this fall. For the future, Katelyn hopes to be a technical writer for a textbook company, science journal or chemistry lab. She would like to thank her parents for their loving support and constant outpouring of encouragement. It means the world to her.