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  • Febuary 18, 2007 cont. from pg 1 with Lymphoma Cancer in late 2005. Smith and Harwood both remain in remission from their cancer. In his speech, Smith informed attendants on the role cancer plays in our society and how it has been a part of all of our lives in some way. He urged listeners to not only value their own lives, but the lives of their loved ones. People who have cancer are suddenly aware of how precious life is, said Smith when refereeing to his own battle with cancer. Smith en- couraged listeners to become active Freshmen Stephanie Harwood speak- ing on her battle with cancer. in the fight for finding a cure for can- cer. We all want people to live and live fully, said Smith in his closing statement on Relay For Lifes main objective. As Guest Survivor Speaker for the evening, Harwood spoke on her recent battle with cancer and how Re- lay For Life research fundraising al- lowed her to overcome her stage four Lymphoma Cancer. Without Relay For Life fundraising for research, I might not have survived, said Har- wood when referring to the impor- tance Relay For Life plays in the lives of cancer patients. Harwoods main objective was to advocate the signifi- cance of attending this years Relay For Life event. Harwood was ada- mant in informing the audience that cancer 1s a growing dilemma, and that it does not play favorites when choos- ing who to attack. Cancer doesnt choose ages, genders, or races, it af- fects all people and its something we need to find a cure for, said Harwood when addressing the seriousness of the cancer research. After hearing from Harwood and Smith, the kickoff party attend- ees were then released to participate in a community craft project, and re- ceive more information on Westerns Relay For Life event. Relay For Life vay Community craft project currently being displayed outside the UC ; Vestern Carolinian WCU Scrapes the Cream of the Crop By: Amanda Talbot Staff Writer This is historic. Its not nor- mal. In almost 25 years I have never seen this before, Alan Kines, director of admissions, said in reference to the sky-rocketing amount of applications his department has received from fresh- men and transfer students. Kines said that when he first arrived at WCU three years ago he brought a marketing plan with him. A plan that would attract more students to the WCU campus. Kines immediately got started on a marketing program called niche marketing. A market- ing system that Kines said actually works. This program searches for stu- dents with the right demographic. In other words, they search for students who want to attend a college that fits Westerns characteristics (public uni- versity, rural campus). In the past weve always pur- chased SAT and ACT test scores from the College Board, but now we buy the right names the names that are more likely to come to our school, Kines said. Last year, of all the names we purchased, there was only a 1.7 percent response. This year we had a 12.9 per- cent response. Kines said that the average na- tional response is four to five percent. WCU has well-exceeded this national average by six to seven percent. Other institiutions are experi- encing the same increase in applications like App State, Greensboro, Kines said. But theyve experienced at 20 percent increase within three years. Kines said that WCU, on the other hand, has experienced a 61 percent increase in freshman applications alone in just one year, and transfer applications have risen 22.5 percent. He also said that the number of students who come to cam- pus for summer tours have increased for research funding. Lights, Cameras, Cure, that is the theme for this years Relay event scheduled to take place on the Univer- sity Center Lawn Friday April 11th, 2008 from 7 P.M. until 7 A.M. Satur- day morning. The Relay theme for this years event promises to be exciting as hundreds of students fill the UC Lawn with their favorite movies decorated onto banners, and campsites, there might even be a few zealous students who decide to dress up in their favorite is an all night event that allows par- ticipants to commemorate people who have lost their lives to cancer, as well as celebrate those who have survived the disease; however, the main goal for Relay For Life is to raise money for research in the hopes of finding a cure for cancer. All proceeds that are earned through Relay For Life are sent to the American Cancer Society movie characters costume. All this ef- fort will not go unnoticed, as there will be prizes given to those with the best banner and/or campsite. For those who are not as enthusias- tic about displaying the theme, do not worry, there may be a chance for you to win a prize as well. Prizes for this years event will include a traveling trophy that will go between campus 211 percent. Were getting the news out to the right people, Kines said. With this increased interest in WCU, the university has been more selec- tive in the applicants it admits and has raised its admissions policy. Kines said that last year, students were required to have a 920 SAT score, which includes only the critical reading and math sec- tions, and a GPA of 2.75. This year, the requirements for freshmen and transfer students have been raised. The requirements have gone up somewhat, Kines said. Now, incom- ing students must have an SAT score of 970 and a GPA of a 3.0. Why this sudden change in ad- missions policy? Kines said that since they are targeting students more liable to come to WCU the applications have been rolling in. That means that the ad- missions office can be more selective, and take the cream of the crop. Kines also said that they are targeting those students because they would be more likely to stay and continue their educa- tion at Western. Our retention rate needs to im- prove, and it all starts with admissions, Kines said. The reason why were do- ing this is because we care about our students, and we want them to do better with a curriculum that fits them. Jonathan Greene, a senior of Providence High School in Charlotte, N.C., applied to WCU for the fall se- mester of 2008. Unfortunately, he re- ceived a letter declining his applica- tion. The letter said I was being deferred and it suggested that I go to community colleges that will give me credit Western will accept, Greene Said. But I was hoping I could get in, ~acina-, Gueeng, has.a,GPA, of 2.9..and the writing and math sections). He has been a part of his schools ROTC pro- groups such as sororities, fraternitys, and religious groups. The most exciting prize to be given away this year will be given to one lucky male, and one lucky female, each of who will have raised the most money individually. This lucky male and female will be receiv- ing a lunch date with Chancellor John Bardo. In addition to these prizes, there might even be some surprise competi- tions and awards that spontaneously occur. While the majority of the fundraising is done at the actual Relay event, event coordinators like Russell Conover, en- courage people to begin the fundraising process immediately. The easiest and most efficient way for those interested in being involved with Relay For Life, is to simply log on to the Relay website and register yourself with an already established team, or as an individual walker. Registration cost is only $10 and the amount goes towards the team or individual goal. There is even a re- ward for those who register early on the web. A free T-shirt will be given to all participants who register online before the end of March. Individuals who do not feel that they can commit to walking at the Relay event are still encouraged to attend and enjoy the evening, as there will be onsite fundraising and donation op- portunities available. Registered teams will be hosting games, concessions and activities for those who attending the Relay event. To keep walkers awake, and energized, there will be an onsite DJ playing festive tunes. There might even be a few enthusiastic walkers who decide to do some of their own enter- taining by dancing and singing along to the music being played. Perhaps though, the most anticipated fallsi oi an SAT sogre of 890 (including only , gram for four years, and does several extracurricular activities. Im the treasurer of the Ping- Pong Club, and I play the drums for my church, Greene said. I work at Harris-Teeter 15-20 hours a week, and do community service projects with ROTC. Greene recalled sending care packages to the troops over seas for the holidays in 2006, and said that he was recently collecting soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald Club with ROTC. Greene has applied to several other universities including Eastern Carolina University, Appalachian State Univer- sity, University of Tennessee, and Mid- dle Tennessee State University. IT applied to App. but they havent deferred me, Greene said. But they wanted my mid-term grades for my senior year and two pages telling them why I want to go to their. school. Although Greene has applied to several other colleges, he seems to be determined to be admitted into West- ern. IT actually emailed WCU ask- ing them to reevaluate my application because I retook the SAT, but they havent replied. Greene said. Although the admissions poli- cies have changed at Western, those that do not meet the requirements still have a chance to get in. Kines said that there is a summer program here at WCU called Summer Access, which gives those that didnt meet the requirements a fighting chance. We're not saying no to every- one, Kines said. We give about 175- 200 students a shot because we think they worth a chance. So, we require them to go to our summer boot camp so that they can come to Western in the view Jeou ee _Kines, hopes to have 1,475 to 1,500 students in the freshmen class in fall 2008. Dr. Smith speaking at Relay for Life Kick off Party. event of the evening will be the Annual Miss Relay Pageant. Ladies, dont start fighting over the crown and title just yet, this pageant is for the men. Thats right, one male member from each team group will be dressing up in drag and vying for the sought after title of Miss Relay 2008. Students will not want to miss being this crowning moment. Western Carolinas Relay For Life event promises to be one that students will not want to miss. Participants not only receive the opportunity to support cancer research, they gain the chance to bond with other students on campus. People come together for the common cause of fighting cancer as a Universi- ty, said this years online Chair Russell Conover when referring to the camara- derie that is gained by participating in events like Relay. To register online to pattici- pate in this years Relay event log onto www.events.cancer.org/rflwcu
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