Onyx Fall-Winter 2017

New Crosses Installed SWMC installed three new crosses this fall to replace those which were taken down due to damage several years ago from Le Fer Hall, Guerin Hall and the Conservatory. The crosses were designed by Rebecca Andrews, professor of art at SMWC, built by Terre Haute artist Bill Wolfe, fabricated in stainless steel by Sycamore Engineering, installed by Adams Roofing, and made possible by gifts from Martha Leinenbach Moore ’61 and Nancy Payonk ’81 .

New Men's Athletic Teams

In the Fall of 2017, a men's cross country team was added and 7 students were recruited to run for The Woods. Also, this Fall 2017, 4 male students were recruited for the new men's soccer team which will begin their first competitive season in Fall of 2018. Men's golf was added to the athletic offerings at SMWC in 2015-2016. There are 8 members of the golf team. Men's Cross Country Team. Back L to R: Coach Zach Whitkanack. Thomas Shaw, Brady Page, Jordan Love. Front: Parker Nuest, Levi Elrod, Jacob Turner and Ethan Collins

Volunteer Coordinator

As part of the College’s Aspire Higher Strategic Plan, the position of Volunteer Coordinator has been created to help manage and schedule volunteer opportunities through the Office of Alumni Affairs. Kymberli Huet Payonk ’86 has agreed to gift her time to serve the College in this capacity. Payonk will work to coordinate a variety of projects including such things as organized cleanup efforts or other ongoing projects like care and maintenance of the outdoor shrines, lakes and woods at the College. The goal for this program is to engage students, alumni and the Terre Haute community with the College through meaningful service projects as part of our Catholic values of service and sustainability. Her office is located in Guerin Hall, room 120. She is also available via email at volunteer@smwc.edu. Payonk has already been doing excellent work for The Woods as the co-chair of the SMWC Parent Council and a member of the Alumni Board.

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