Kenton Adler spent some time in Houston, Texas, recently attending the EDUCAUSE Southwest Regional Conference Feb. 20-22. EDUCAUSE is a consortium for academic computing, and Adler went to a number of seminars and demonstration sessions on various topics such as Using MERLOT to develop hybrid/online classes, and new directions in help desk support. He said he came away with several ideas that will help to better serve the customers of Information Services at Lyon, specifically in the area of Instructional Technology.

On Feb. 23, the Mid-South Piping Society sponsored a solo piping competition at The Woodlands, 36 miles north of Houston, so Adler stayed to compete.

Lyon's Director of Scottish Heritage, Jimmy Bell, judged the contest and it attracted more than 20 competitors from around the region, including Lyon pipers Cody Wagnon and Mac Davis. All Lyon pipers won prizes in their respective grades.

Adler tied for first place in Grade II with Doug Slauson of Austin. Texas. Piper of the Day went to Michael Cusack, a student from the St. Thomas school in Houston.

Lyon band member Nancy Love served as monitor for this EUSPBA sanctioned contest. The Lyon contingent spoke to several Texas high school students and parents who expressed interest in attending Lyon College and participating in the Scottish Heritage program.