The lecture will focus on Argentina in light of the economic and political turmoil that country has faced in recent months. Admission is free to the event, which is sponsored by the college’s Convocations Committee.

Cheek served as a diplomat in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe. He was U.S. ambassador to Argentina from 1993-96 and ambassador to Sudan from 1989-92. He was acting ambassador and chief of mission to Ethiopia during the great famine from 1985-88.

Following his retirement from the diplomatic service in 1997, Cheek returned to Little Rock and joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock as an ambassador in residence and lecturer in diplomacy and international business. He is also associated with several large American corporations as a board member and consultant.

Cheek and his wife, Carol, have a son, Surya Cheek, who is a student at Lyon College.

Cheek joined the State Department as a foreign service officer in 1961. His assignments overseas included tours at embassies in Santiago, Chile; London, England; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Managua, Nicaragua. He was deputy ambassador in Montevideo, Uruguay (1977-79), and deputy ambassador in Katmandu, Nepal (1982-85).

He served on President-elect Bill Clinton’s transition team at the State Department in 1992. He also has served as a visiting professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He served with the Peace Corps as director of programs and training in Brazil from 1967-69.

A lifelong resident of Little Rock, Cheek was born in Decatur, Georgia. He received a B.A. degree at Arkansas State Teachers College (now the University of Central Arkansas) in Conway and a master of international service degree from the American University, Washington, D.C. He has served in the Army and the Army Reserve.

Lyon choir leaves on trip to Washington, D.C. The Lyon choir prepares to leave Wednesday for their trip to sing at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 17. The choir will sing the choral prelude to the service of Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. The prelude is a 25-minute program of a cappella music sung from the great crossing steps of the west balcony of the cathedral. Senator Blanche Lincoln submitted the following for the congressional record: “Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of the Lyon College Concert Choir on the occasion of their performance at the National Cathedral, March 17, 2002. Lyon College, located in Batesville, Arkansas, offers a liberal arts education of superior quality in a personalized setting. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), Lyon encourages the free intellectual inquiry essential to social, ethical and spiritual growth. With a rich and scholarly and religious heritage, Lyon develops, in a culture of honor, responsible citizens and leaders committed to continued personal growth and service. We in Arkansas are extremely proud of the young people from Lyon College who will fill the cathedral with song on March 17.”

The first session will be June 3-14; the second will be June 17-28. Each session will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Lyon SAFARI (Summer Academics – Fun and Recreation Included) is designed to provide students with enriching, challenging and enjoyable learning experiences in a variety of content areas.

The curriculum will include courses in the sciences, languages, world cultures, arts and crafts, culinary arts, computer sciences, sign language and theater craft. Each class will be taught and supervised by qualified instructors.

A variety of recreational activities will be offered, including swimming, soccer, sand volleyball, tennis, archery and golf. Students can create a daily schedule that matches their own interests and talents.

Students will sign up for three academic and one recreational course per session. Students may attend their choice of one or both sessions. Lunch will be provided as well as morning and afternoon snacks.

For more information or an application, e-mail mcooper@lyon.edu or call (870) 612-6490.

Young Democrats club to form

There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, March 21, to plan and institute a Young Democrats club here at Lyon. The meeting will be in the Lower Union Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. The organization hopes to increase voter awareness, hold election debates, bring guest speakers to campus, and provide other community service.

This organization is open to anyone (student, staff, or faculty) interested, and all those with Democratic and liberal views are welcome to attend the meeting.

For more information, contact Caroline Bednar at x7103.

Dr. Bob Gregerson (right) explains the layout of the future Derby Center for Science and Mathematics to U.S. Rep. Marion Berry (second from right) during Berry’s visit to the campus on Monday. Also pictured are Dr. Walter Roettger and Georganne Frazier.

The board’s action, taken at its winter meeting in Little Rock, is subject to approval by the Synod of the Sun, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

The board also approved the nominations of W. Lee Kinney of Pine Bluff and Michael E. “Mike” Wilson of Wilson, Ark., for re-election as Lyon trustees.

Dr. Stock had been president of Westminster College since 1995. Before that she was professor and president of Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire, from 1986 to 1995. She has held administrative positions at the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn., and at other institutions of higher learning.

Kinney was nominated for re-election by the Presbytery of Arkansas. He joined the Board of Trustees in 1996. He is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff. He received his bachelor’s degree from Drew University and his master’s degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Wilson re-joins the board after being off for a year. He first joined the board in 1989. He is chairman and chief executive officer of Lee Wilson and Co., president and director of Delta Valley and Southern Railroad, president of Kennemole-Wilson Insurance Agency, and president and director of Wilson Realty and Development Co. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C.

Professor Creighton delivers lecture Cassie Creighton, associate professor of accounting, speaks during her Williamson Prize Lecture Tuesday. Creighton spoke about the history of women in accounting, mapping the rise of women accountants since the late 1880s. She was awarded the Williamson Prize at commencement in May 2001.

The week will begin with a FAFSA workshop on Monday, March 18, at 6 p.m. Financial aid counselors will be available to help attendees complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

In order to complete the FAFSA, attendees will need to bring copies of their Federal 1040 income tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1099 forms showing Social Security and/or disability income. A repeat FAFSA workshop will be held Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m.

Other Education Week topics include financial planning, preparing your student for college from junior high through high school, career placement, and the college admission process.

All Education Week activities will be held at Independence Hall on the UACCB campus. For more information contact Amber Schubert, director of student financial assistance at Lyon College, at 698-4250 or Kristen Cross, director of financial aid at UACCB, at 698-2010.

Schedule of Events

Monday, March 18: 6 p.m. FAFSA Workshop. Presenters: Amber Schubert, Lyon College, and Kristen Cross, UACCB. 7 p.m. Financial Planning. Presenter: Susan Rueter, Edward Jones.

Tuesday, March 19: 6 p.m. Preparing Your Child for College. Presenter: Judy Lassiter. 7 p.m. The College Admission Process. Presenter: Amy Ladley, Lyon College.

Wednesday, March 20: 6 p.m. Career Planning. Presenter: Nelson Barnett, Lyon College. 7 p.m. FAFSA Workshop. Presenters: Ms. Schubert and Ms. Cross.

Sports

Tennis

The Pipers tennis team won its first match of the year Wednesday, defeating University of Ozarks 6-3. The Pipers were able to pull out the win despite having to forfeit two early matches.

Each member of the Pipers was able to pick up at least one victory in the match, either as a singles competitor or part of a doubles team. Winning their singles matches were Paulette Pearson, Reagan Greeno, Susie Scanlan and Anne Carter. Pearson teamed with Osborn for a doubles win as did Greeno and Carter.

The win improved the Pipers’ record to 1-3.

The Scots dropped to 2-5 overall on the season with a 6-3 loss to Ozarks. Will Reed and Juan Herrera won all three matches for Lyon, taking their singles matches and combining for a doubles win.

The Scots split matches on the road during Spring Break. The Scots defeated Belhaven in Jackson, Miss., 8-1. The win against Belhaven was the Scots second in a row. The team then traveled to Springhill in Mobile, Ala., where they lost 9-0. Springhill was ranked No. 18 in the NAIA.

The Pipers were on the road Thursday against Henderson State University. The Scots are set to play in the University of Missouri-Rolla tournament on Saturday and Sunday, facing Quincy University and Emporia State on Saturday and Missouri-Rolla on Sunday.

Baseball

The Scots took a short break from TranSouth Conference play Wednesday hosting Delta State University. Delta State, a member of the Gulf South Conference and NCAA Division II, won the game 6-3 with a four-run rally in the top of the ninth inning. The loss dropped the Scots to 16-13 overall while DSU improved to 18-3.

The Scots opened their TranSouth season last weekend by splitting four games with Berry Collge in Mount Berry, Ga. The Scots won both of the late games in doubleheaders with the Vikings on Friday and Saturday. The Scots lost the first game Friday 6-4 but rebounded with an 11-8 win. They lost the first game on Saturday 10-0 but picked up a 9-3 win in the nightcap.

Phillip May was able to stay undefeated for the season despite giving up the eight runs in the Friday win. Louis Ratopoulos was the winning pitcher in Saturday’s 9-3 victory.

The Scots pick up conference play again today with a doubleheader against Lee University at noon. They play Lee again at noon on Saturday. The junior varsity team hosts Crowley’s Ridge at noon on Monday with the varsity facing College of the Ozarks at noon Tuesday and Bethel College at noon on Wednesday. All the games are scheduled doubleheaders.

Lyon College Campus Calendar

Friday, March 15

Regional Science Fair – Grades 7-12             Becknell Gymnasium