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SCHOOL NEWS FOR
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2001
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Bethel Professor Prepares to Publish Poetry Collection |
Dr. James Scruton, Professor of English and Chair of
the Humanities Division at Bethel College, has
compiled a collection of his poems that will be
published in February 2002 by Edwin Mellen Publishing
of New York. Edwin Mellen Publishing is a small press
company, specializing in academic and prestigious
works in many fields, including poetry. "Thrift" is
composed of works contained in the manuscript that was
a 1996 National Poetry Series Finalist.
"Thrift" is the title poem for this collection of
poetry, the second published collection of poetry by
Dr. Scruton. According to Dr. Scruton, "This
collection of poems has to do with saving things that
losses through time force people to save." "Thrift"
refers to both a type of flower, a ground cover
flower, as well as the more traditional definition.
Dr. Scruton's first collection of poems, "After the
Children's Hour," was published ten years ago. His
works have been published in many magazines including,
"Poetry." Besides his notoriety as a poet, Dr. Scruton
is also in demand as a speaker and lecturer. During
the summer of 2000, he lectured at the University of
Mimerick in Ireland. He aslo gave a lecture on
baseball and literature at Indiana State University.
Dr. Scruton also lends his acting talents to the
Bethel College Theatre Departmetn whenever possible.
Last fall, he was a featured player in the production
of "Lend Me a Tenor."James Scruton is married to
Sharon Scruton, an assistant professor of English at
Bethel. They have three children, daughters Audrey and
Hannah and son Conor.
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Local Residents Named to Freed-Hardeman Honor List |
Two local residents have been named to the Dean's List
of Freed-Hardeman University for the spring 2001
semester.
Receiving honors were Andy Young and Rachel Roberts,
both of McKenzie. Young, a junior agricultural
business major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Young
and Roberts, a sophomore education major, is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roberts. To be named to
the FHU Dean's List, a full-time student must maintain
a 3.3 grade point average for that semester.
Freed-Hardeman University is a private, residential,
liberal arts university associated with the churches
of Christ and has an enrollment of almost 2,000
students. The purpose of the university is to provide
every student an undergraduate education permeated
with Christian values. It is dedicated to instilling
moral and spiritual values, maintaining academic
excellence and encouraging service in a friendly and
supportive environment.
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Fall Registration Begins at Jackson State |
Jackson State Community College is open for fall
registration July 16-August 3. Students can begin to
study for a career in Office Systems Technology,
Hospitality Management, Industrial Technology...or get
a head start on a bachelor's degree through the
University Parallel program.Jackson State offices
are open for registration from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m, Monday through Friday. Extended hours are
available on July 16, 18, 31 and August 2 from
5:30-6:30 p.m. Students can also register on the web
at
www.jscc.cc.tn.us.
Individuals can apply for admission and register on
the same day. Call Jackson State admissions for more
information locally at 425-2644 or in West Tennessee,
call 1-800-355-JSCC to find the center nearest you.
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