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FEATURES ROTC profile of Mike Cushwa Cushwa has selected to dedi- liked the personal attention he re- NICKI KASSOLIS SwjfWriler cate his time and energy to the ceived from both the school as a An interest in the Army and Anny because it "teaches you a whole and the ROTC department. encouragement from his mother lot about yourself and leader- Cushwa feels that the small depart- lead freshman Mike Cushwa to ship," while it "provides skills ment is good for him and provides WMC's Army ROTC program. you can use." An added bonus more opportunities to be noticed Cushwa is the recipient of a four for Cushwa is the guaranteed job through individualized attention year, national military scholarship he will get when he graduates ROTC assistant professor, Cap- and is a tremendous asset 10 the fromWMC. tain Matthew J. Burke, has nothing ROTC program. but praise when speaking of Hailing from Martinsburg, W. "He's one of our Cushwa. "He's one of our top ca- Va., Cushwa attended Hedgesville top cadets in the dets in the program, excellent ath- High School. In his sophomore lete, excellent student, we're just year, Cushwa was first introduced program, excellent excited to have him." to the scholarship by a friend of the athlete, excellent In order to maintain his scholarship, family. During his senior year, he Cushwa must keep a 2.5 GPA and applied and received the highest student, we're just "stay active" in the ROTC pro- possible award, a $12,000 schol- gram. In addition, Cushwa runs arship per year for four years. The excited to have cross country and indoor and out- scholarship's recipients' grades, him." door track. He is the second top SAT scores, leadership and athletic runner on the cross country team accomplishments are all taken into Captian Burke and broke the school's indoor track account in the selection process. record for the 800 meter. Cushwa played both soccer and Having lived in this area, Regardless of what brought him ran track for all four years of his Cushwa's mother was the person to WMC, the presence of Mike high school career and wrestled for who first told him about WMC. Cushwa can definitely be felt on this two years. The requirements for He investigated the school to find campus. Whether it be academics, the scholarship match those for a good academic program as well ROTC, or athletics, this freshman admittance into a military institu- as a "good staff in the ROTC de- has made quite an impact in just tion, according to Cushwa. partment." This business major one year at WMC. Group supports students with Mike Cushwa, pictured above, excels not only in ROTC. but in academics He is currently a first year student and athletics, cronic illnesses on campus mean you Restaurant review Attendance at the meetings is "Just because you have an ill- usually low, since neither Bosley ness to deal with doesn't A new support group has been nor Glore has done much to ad- can't participate fully with activi- By JEN VICK We ordered the stuffed mush- started to help WMC students with vertise the group. Instead, they ties on campus," Dohmen said. She Fea(IlreEdilOr room caps as an appetizer. These chronic health problems manage invite students on a personal ba- also let the students know the im- Just down the road from WMC over-sized delights, filled with their illnesses while still participat- sis, hoping to maintain confiden- portance of taking good care of their located on the corner of Main Street crab meat, came nice and warm. ing in all the activities they-choose- liality-by-keeping (he grOiiP small health while they're at school. She and Liberty Road is Johansson's Priced at $8, this was one of the on campus. and private, since the WMC cam- said that some students make the Dining House. For years this res- more expensive starters. The The group, still unnamed at this pus is so small. dangerous mistake of ignoring their taurant and bar was known as other choices Offered included time, meets informally in Smith The atmosphere at the meet- symptoms so others don't know the Champs, but in November 1995 nachos, escargot, and crab balls. House every two weeks depending ings is meant to be as relaxed and extent of their illness, just to fit in. owners Dave and Wendy Johansson We each ordered sandwiches on when the students can attend. non-threatening as possible. On April 3 at4:30 p.m., the third changed the name to Johansson's for our main course. My compan- The meetings are moderated by Glore stresses from the beginning meeting of the semester was held Dining House. ion ordered shrimp salad,and I or- Bonnie Bosley, medical services that confidentiality is very impor- in Glore's office on the second floor Along with the name change dered the crab melt. The crab melt coordinator, and Susan Glore, the tant, and that nothing said at the of Smith House. Snacks, fruit, and there now exists a nightclub in the consisted of lump crab imperial director of Counseling Services at session can leave the room. Pry- soda were served to the three stu- basement called Down Under, as on a toasted English muffin with Smith House. "Everybody deals dents in attendance. Meg Gobrecht, well as billiard facilities. ripened tomato and Monterey Bosley was reluctant to give an who graduated from WMC in 1993 The Johansson's have been col- jack cheese, and made an excel- exact figure, but says there are with things and is now a graduate student at lectors of antiques for many years lent meal. My companion loved more students on campus dealing differently, but just Johns Hopkins, was the guest and have spread them throughout the the shrimp salad but it was so fill: with chronic illnesses than most speaker. restaurant to give a Victorian aura ing that most of it had to be people think, and they needed a be positive" Gobrecht described her experi- to the decor. The dining area con- wrapped up and taken home. place to voice their questions and enceofdealing with an illness when sists of four partitioned rooms, Both of the sandwiches came with concerns. "It really does add an- Meg Gobrecht she was a senior at WMC. Her pur- painted in bright colors, that have small side portions of crispy fries, other facet to your life," she said. pose was to let students know that been given themes such as eques- pasta salad, and a pickle. The idea to start the support ing questions aren't asked; infor- they can lead a fulfilling college life trian, and celestial. The bar is 10- We were so full that we had to group was conceived by Bosley mation is mostly volunteered. while dealing with a health prob- cated in the front of the restaurant pass on dessert, but some of the and Glore over this past January That respect for privacy is exactly lem, and a1so to realize the impor- and is modeled after a British pub. homemade specialties offered the reason why one third-year stu- tance of having support from Its entry is adorned with a British were cheesecake, apple cobbler, Tenn. Students had been approach- friends. Gobrecht said this was the flag, and customers can enjoy cold chocolate layer cake, and a cus- ing Bosley, asking how they could dent felt comfortable sharing with first lime that she had ever led a dis- drinks that gush from authentic beer tard in caramel sauce. talk to others with similar prob- the group. "It's alright to just lis- cussion like this, adding that she pulls imported from England. Our waitress was friendly and lems. She couldn't disclose ten, which is what I usually do," just wanted to speak plainly and My companion and I dined at attentive throughout the meal. anyone's phone number or condi- he said. tion, so she decided to arrange a The first meeting of the se- honestly with the members of the Johansson's for lunch on a Tuesday. My companion and I saw a few meeting place where people with mester took place in February. group. The tables in the dining rooms were familiar faces from WMC, inciud- common experiences could get to- This was an introductory session, "Everybody deals with things wooden booths without cushions and ing dean of academic affairs, Jot! gether. to familiarize the students with differently, but just be positive," straight backs. These tended to be Coley, but most of the diners were "People expressed concerns, each other and also plan other was Gobrecht's advice. She also uncomfortable, but our delicious an older, business-like crowd. and sometimes talking to others events for the rest of the semes- tried to help the group understand meal soon made up for this. Johansson's is open Monday with similar situations or problems ter.In March, at the second meet- that they may be going through The lunch menu consisted of sal- through Friday II :30 a.m. to I can help you deal with your own," ing, the speaker was Christy things that their friends aren't, but ads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, en- a.m. and Saturday and Sundays 12 Glore said. She also hopes that stu- Dohmen. Dohmen, who gradu- in the end it could make them stron- trees, and omelettes. The prices a.m. to I a.m. Pleasant atmo- dents without chronic illnesses will ated in 1992 and is now a gradu- ger. were reasonable, ranging from $5- sphere, modest prices, and close- become aware that the club exists, ate student at WMC, shared her There wasn't a support group of 8. British, French, or American style ness to WMC are all characteris- to dispel the common misconcep- experiences of how she coped this kind when Gobrecht attended burgers could be ordered, and the tics of this restaurant that make it tion that almost all young people with her health problem without WMC, but she thinks it would have entrees offered everyt.hing from fi- simply put-a nice place to ear. are exempt from health problems. letting it "rule her life." Continued ortpage»J4,·, • .Iet mignon to pasta-primaveea, IIII1 I fIt, t ~'t rt ". e t f I t t I \ t1