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On the Hill The Phoenix Thursday, September 28, t 995, Page 8 Common Ground rocksthe Hill New adviser seeks to keep years ago, Mr. Michael came up with the BY JEN VICK SraffWriter idea of Common Ground on the Hill. He Greek traditions alive at WMC Imagine walking through red square was a student during the 1960s at WMC and while the sweet melody of a dulicimer and became very involved in community service guitar and the rich tones of -gospel music in areas such as Appalachia and the deep By SARAH E. SHECKEtLS insights to students. float through the air, or walking into the pub South. Through his involvement he has en- StaffWriler "It is a blessing having Anita in the for lunch to find that it has beentransformed countered the power and beauty of Tradi- One of the signs hanging on the wall office because I'm not doing all the into a bustling Irish pub. tional music, and for the past twenty-five in her office reads "Some traditions are work myself, but more importantly, she Well this summer, while most of us were ~yearshasledavarietyofmusicalensembles never broken." brings new positive energy that we working or lying on the beach, cultural di- around the world.. This phrase perfectly fits Anita need," said Alexander. versity was being explored on our campus. Robyn Boyd is the administrator for Kaltenbaugh's attitude toward Greek life President of Alpha Nu Omega Kim The month of July marked the first season Common Ground and has assisted Walt and its purpose on college campuses. Haker said Kaltenbaugh already shows for a program called Common Ground on Michael through planning events, recruit- She believes in interest in the the Hill, which is the creation of Western ing artists, and scheduling classes. She is the importance Greek system, Maryland College graduate Walt Michael. an agent and manager (or several folk art- of the presence the problems it The program consisted of two one ists and has a strong past in Civil Rights of Greeks on has, and ways week sessions, the first beginning July 9-14 work. this campus to solve those with the theme of "Traditions in Black and Both Wah Michael and Robyn Boyd and the influ- problems. White", andthe second week from July 16- have already planned musical events for this ence they have "Anita really 21, which focused on "The British Isles and upcoming year. An Indian Summer Music on the WMC is able to relate Ireland." Walt Michael explains that the Fest is the first event to be held the week- community. to [Greeks] and main focus of Common Ground on the Hill end of September 29th through October l st u n d e r s 1 and is the unity of the human race found in mu- on the college-owned Singleton Matthew's Kalje nbau g h , what we want," sic and art. farm in New Windsor, Maryland. On the the new assts- said Haker. "Our common ground is our human- farm, which is also Walt Michael's home, tant direc.tor of "She just ity," Mr. Michael said, "and our humanity there will be camping in the rough, food, college activi- doesn't say may best be expressed in our music, our art, concerts,workshops,openmike,andinfor- ties, grew up what we can our dance, and our language." mal music. Musical groups from the col- outside of and cannot do, During the day, classes explored mu- lege, Walt Michael and Company, and 10- J 0 h n s tow n , but she advises sic, dance, writing, and the visual arts. cal, regional, and out of town performers Pennsylvania. us and points Concerts and lectures were later held in the will be featured. Tickets for students-are She received u.s in the right evening. Dr. Margaret Boudreaux, Dr. Ira $5 per day. For the general public a three her under- direction." Zepp, a'nd Eric Byrd were among the WMC day advanced ticket purchase will be $25 graduate degree A believer in faculty who partcipated. In Dr. Zepp's view for three days, and tickets purchased at the in communi ca- self-governing Common Ground had a "very successful gate will be $30 for three days. Children tion from organizations, summer" and that the first session was an under twelve are admitted free.' Wah Shippensburg campus thorugh organizational tactics. Ka l t enb a u g h " "extraordinary week." Civil Ri_ghts activ- Michael hopes to see,manyWMC students (PA) University in 1987, and then con- said there are things that can be ists and recording artists Kim and Reggie there. ,,. fT rll tinued-her education at Indiana Univer- changed to show responsibility onrthe fA, Harris, the traditional Irish band Craobh Among other musical events will be sity in Pennsylvania with a master's de- part of the Greeks, like making impor- Rua, songwriter Steve Gillette and Tom Italian guitarist Beppe Gambetta on Ocio-. gree in higher education. tant judicial decisions and organizing ,. Paxton, a writer. of children's books and ber 15th who will perform at 8 P.M. in Before WMC, KaJtenbaugh worked events. songs; were just a few of the many visiting McDaniel Lounge. On October 28th there in the Student Development Department One problem already brought to the artists that cam'~;fio,m near and far to par- will be a "Gospel Extravaganza" in Aumni at Arizona State University, where she attention of IGC was whether or not two ticipate. Hall at 7 P.M. featuring a number of Afri- was the Panhellenic adviser, focused on fraternities not recognized by the col- Classes during the first week revisited can American choirs' as 'well as the WMC sorority housing, and arranged programs lege should be allowed to display their the activism that inspired the folk-music of choir led by Eric Byrd. Plans are also un- for 3,000 Greek students. letters on the hill at football games. In- the 1960s. Participants chose from a range derway for a concert of carols for the month' _ I(OOl Arizona State University with stead of making the decision herself or of classes such as bluegrass banjo and the of December. 45,000 students, WMC is a huge change with other members of the administra- history of congregational singing, to clog- The summer of 1996 will again feature for KaJtenbaugh. "A smaller school with ticn, Kaltenbaugh thought it appropri- ging and jewelry making. The Irish and Common Ground on the Hill with sessions a community is what I wanted though, .... ate to allow IGC to address the dilemma British experience during week two con- being held in the same form and with the same and this job brought me back east where first. sisted of classes on the Scottish fiddle, lyric themes as me past summer. There were many I am originally from," she said. IGC voted unanimously 10 allow songwriting, sculpturing of clay, and vocal children and adults who participated in the Kahenbaugh serves as an adviser to the fraternities to show their letters be- yoga. program but Mr. Michael would liked to have the College Activities Programming cause they are a part of the Greek com- While teaching a course in grass roots seen more young adults. Overall, he hopes Board (CAPBoard), the Inter Greek munity too, even though they are not music during the January term at WMC two to see more involvement in future summers. Council (IGC), and the Pan hellenic recognized is one of many Council which governs the four sorori- that This example advises and gives ways rc- Kaltenbaugh ties. Class of 1999 election college, Being she in the sorority understands Zeta the in sponsibility to the Greeks. believes Delta Tim Collins IGC president she said problems that occur with public reta-. that Kaltenbaugh is pro-student and he results! tions, housing, which and includes about 20% of of is optimistic system about around. ability to turn her concerns social the Greek the Greeks students at WMC. "Anita is enthusiastic about help- "I believe that 90% of all public re- ing to improve the Greek reputation on President: Paul Lose s· lations said organization and on campus, is public- the this campus," said students a closer Greek "We 10% will Collins. is behavior work together "So, being to become knit Kaltenbaugh. ity," largest Greeks what group, showing ~ Representatives: ~\o are in front and are very noticeable to life is all about so that stereotypes don't develop." others." h-pl ans within individuals knowing Before to Amy Absher ~V" the Greek negative system, things Kaitenbaugh said she Greek Ka ltenbaug going at WMC keep the tradition by meet- with Greek ing on a weekly about it. However, heard members she said she has found many people in basis and making sure that everything Amanda Strattler (:,~ leadership for the group and a great deal of is going well with Greek life on cam- positions pus. as a whole. potential group, are'a of Activities Greeks] , Aaron Corbett(P ~ Mitchell Director gh Alexander College approachable,- that I will "[The do everything do.in I can good to show the so said leadership Kalt enbau is great things they very their bringing a warm atmosphere and new positions," said Kaltenbaugh:'