Dr. Walter B. Roettger, president of Lyon, said the college has launched a national search to find a successor. In the meantime, Dr. Roettger announced that a former Lyon trustee, Sam C. Cooke of Batesville, has agreed to serve as interim vice president for business and finance.

“We are very pleased for John” Dr. Roettger said, “though we hate to see him go. He has managed our financial operations with great skill and led us in the selection of a new dining service vendor, the wiring of the campus and technology enhancements, and the creation of a renewal and replacement program that has addressed plant maintenance.”

“John Cuny leaves us financially stronger and with a talented staff able to maintain the momentum we have developed,” Dr. Roettger added. “His new appointment not only offers expanded professional opportunities, but also will take Barbara and him closer to their children. We will miss them both. But we are fortunate to have the services of Sam Cooke, who will give us great interim leadership.”

Cuny and his wife, Barbara, have two daughters.

“For two years, Barbara and I have enjoyed the warmth and kindness of Batesville,” Cuny said. “Although Kentucky will be a wonderful new adventure, we will miss the people from Lyon College and this community. Friends and good co-workers are not easily replaced.”

Cuny joined Lyon in August 1998 after serving 11 years as associate treasurer and controller of Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Va.

Cooke, who will begin his new duties Sept. 18, stepped down from the board of trustees in June after 12 years of service. From 1992 to 2000, he served as chair of the board’s Buildings and Grounds Commit-tee. Cooke brings nearly 40 years of experience in the business world to his interim position. A 1951 graduate of the University of Tulsa, he worked for Amerada Petroleum and the Sunray-Midcontinent Oil Co. from 1951-1958 before beginning a 30-year career with the Silica Products Co. of Batesville, which produces the high-grade sand used in the manufacture of lenses, mirrors, and other optical products.

From left are Ms. and Mr. Lyon, Maria Kaloghirou and Stuart Higginbotham; SGA President Teryn McDuff and Lyon President Roettger.

Higginbotham and Kaloghirou were selected because of their involvement in campus activities. Higginbotham presides over the Campus Ministry Board, while Kaloghirou is president of the Lyon Ambassadors program, whose goal is to represent Lyon College to prospective freshmen and their families.

The rigorous selection process demands that nominees must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Students are nominated by faculty and staff and then are chosen by popular vote of the sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

The names of Mr. and Ms. Lyon College were announced at the convocation by SGA President Teryn McDuff, a junior from Nashville, Ark.

Alpha Xi Delta sorority was awarded the President’s Cup, an honor given to a Greek organization for academic achievement, college and community service, and involvement with campus life. Alpha Xi Delta’s many services to the community include holding an annual blood drive and sponsoring an Angel Tree during Christmas.

Alpha Xi Delta was also selected to receive the Xi Achievement Award, the highest award given by the national sorority to an individual chapter. This award was presented to Alpha Xi Delta at the annual conference in July. In addition, Alpha Xi Delta received the Order of the Quill for excellence in management for the fourth consecutive year. Also recognized by the national sorority was Crystal Dickerson ’00 of Mulberry, who received the Elizabeth Quackenbush award that recognizes leadership abilities. This award is given annually to one senior Alpha Xi Delta member in the nation. Senior Airiell McFarland, president of the Lyon chapter of Alpha Xi Delta, accepted these awards at the convocation.

In his convocation address, Dr. Walter Roettger, president of Lyon, mentioned the college’s recent achievements, such as $2 million in new scholarship endowments, increased enrollment and a continuing high ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s list of “America’s Best Colleges.”

Dr. Roettger also commented about safety concerns on campus, due to a recent murder-suicide at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. “I would like nothing better than to be able to guarantee absolutely and positively the safety of each and every member of our campus community,” he said. “... But such guarantees are impossible and even irresponsible.”

“That said, Lyon has historically been a very safe campus and community. I am confident that this will continue. This is partly because of the kind of college we are; this is partly because of the background and values of those persons we invite into our community. And, this is partly due to the precautions we take and encourage.”

John Noah appointed director of student financial assistance

John T. Noah has been appointed director of student financial assistance at Lyon College. His appointment, effective Aug. 7, was announced by David Wilkey, vice president for enrollment services at Lyon.

Noah has served as assistant director of admissions and student financial services at Harding University at Searcy since 1997. He has been at Harding for 10 years, serving in the areas of computer services and enrollment services. Noah also has served as an adjunct instructor in information technologies at Harding since 1992.

“ I am very pleased that Mr. Noah has joined our enrollment services staff,” Vice President Wilkey said. “He brings skills not only in financial aid and admissions but also in computers that will enable us to improve our service to students and their families. Furthermore, I am most pleased with his open management style and his sincere interest is helping students achieve their academic goals.”

Noah received his bachelor’s degree in general studies at Harding in 1992. His professional activities include currently serving as a non-federal trainer for the U.S. Department of Education Reauthorization Training program. A member of the Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA), Noah has served as co-chair of the organization’s Conference Committee and on the AASFAA Executive Board. He was the AASFAA “Rookie of the Year” in 1998.

Tennis Fun Day

Faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their kids. For more information contact Coach Be Pham at 793-1788 or email bpham@lyon.edu.

Sports

Volleyball

The Pipers lost to Bethel 15-7, 15-7, 15-1. The Pipers fell to Lambuth 4-15, 7-15, 15-10, 15-3, 15-10.

The team’s first home game was Thursday night against Arkansas Tech.

They will play in a quadruple match this weekend at Rhodes in Memphis, and return for a home game Tuesday against Harding, starting at 6 p.m.

Lyon College Campus Calendar

Friday,  September 15

12 noon Catholic Campus Ministry             EDH 002

9 p.m. Zeta Beta Tau Open Campus Party             Lower Union

Saturday,  September 16

12:30-5 p.m. Harlequin Theatre Rehearsal (The Rivals)             Holloway Theatre

5:30 p.m. Alpha Xi Delta Meeting             Lyon, Rooms 200 & 202

6 p.m. Kappa Sigma Meeting             Alphin, Arkansas Room

6 p.m. Phi Mu Sorority Meeting             Lyon, Nucor Auditorium

7:30 p.m. Tau Kappa Epsilon Meeting             Alphin, Patterson Room

Monday,  September 18

8a.m.-6:30p.m. Trent Graphics Poster Sale             Lower Union

12 noon Alpha Chi Meeting             EDH 002

5 p.m. Residence Life & Mentor Information Session             EDH 002

6:30-10 p.m. Harlequin Theatre Rehearsal (The Rivals)             Holloway Theatre

Tuesday,  September 19

12 noon Service Day Committee Meeting             Union Conference Room

12 noon Wesley Fellowship             EDH 002

12 noon SGA Meeting             Lyon, Room 100

1 p.m. Curriculum Committee Meeting             Lyon, Worthen Bank Room

4 p.m. Faculty Assembly Meeting             Lyon, Nucor Auditorium

6 p.m. Volleyball: Pipers vs. Harding University             Becknell Gymnasium

6:30-10 p.m. Harlequin Theatre Rehearsal (The Rivals)             Holloway Theatre

Wednesday,  September 20

10 a.m. LATEC Meeting             Lyon, Seminar West

12 noon TKE Meeting             Union Conference Room

12 noon Sigma Tau Delta Meeting             EDH 002

4 p.m. Academic Affairs Council Meeting             Lyon, Worthen Bank Room

6:30-10 p.m. Harlequin Theatre Rehearsal (The Rivals)             Holloway Theatre

7 p.m. Residence Life Staff Meeting             Lyon, Citizens Bank Room

9 p.m. Baptist Student Union Meeting             Morrow Building

Thursday, September 21

11 a.m. Chapel Service             Small Chapel

12 noon Presbyterian Connections             EDH 002

12 noon Black Students’ Association Meeting             Union Conference Room

1 p.m. Lyon College Men’s Golf Match at River Oaks             Searcy, AR

4 p.m. Phi Delta Kappa Meeting             Alphin, Long Room

5 p.m. Residence Life & Mentor Information Session             EDH 002

5 p.m. Campus Ministry Board Meeting             Union Conference Room

6:30-10 p.m. Harlequin Theatre Rehearsal (The Rivals)             Holloway Theatre

8 p.m. Coffeehouse Edibles,             Edwards Commons

9 p.m. Phi Mu Meeting             Union Conference Room

Friday,  September 22

12 noon Catholic Campus Ministry             EDH 002

6 p.m. Volleyball: Pipers vs. Lipscomb             Becknell Gymnasium