by jowens | Feb 7, 2014
Johnson University 70
Welch College 58
February 7, 2014. Trailing 8-0 is no way to start a game, but that is exactly where the Lady Flames found themselves tonight en route to a 70-58 loss to Johnson University.
Execution and poor shooting by the Flames allowed the Royals to take a commanding fourteen point half-time lead.
But, Welch was determined to make a game of it in the second half. They began chipping away at the Johnson lead, and actually outscored them in the half, but could only get to within seven points, 63-56, with just over a minute left in the game. From there, the Royals were able to make their free throws to secure the win.
“We didn’t execute well in the first half,” said Flames’ coach Larry Bryan. “But we kept competing the entire game. I was extremely proud of our effort as a team and Rachel (Burns) had an outstanding game off the bench.”
Ashton Johnson scored 19 points to lead four Flames in double figures. Amy Pickett added 12 points while Leslie Nichols and Burns chipped in 10 each. Nichols completed a double-double with 10 rebounds and Burns grabbed 7 rebounds. Jessie Melvin dished out a team high six assists.
by jowens | Feb 6, 2014
Emily Whitworth and Elizabeth Hill were recently named NCCAA Scholar-Athletes as members of the Lady Flames’ volleyball team by the National Christian College Athletic Association. They were presented certificates at half-time of the Welch College Men’s basketball game by Flames’ volleyball coach, Amy Walker.
The purpose of the award is to recognize outstanding scholar-athletes among the National Christian College Athletic Association’s member institutions.
Criteria for the award are:
– Must be a junior or a senior
– Be competing at the varsity level as a student-athlete
– Have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average or 3.40 or above
Whitworth has completed all of her coursework, carrying a 3.53 GPA, majoring in Business Administration and will graduate in May. She is the daughter of Kim and Lori Whitworth.
Hill, a junior, majoring in Child Development, has a cumulative grade point average of 4.0. She is the daughter of Gary and Teresa Hill.
by jowens | Feb 6, 2014
Welch College 66
Appalachian Bible College 61
February 6, 2014. The long trip to West Virginia may have slowed the Flames down in the first half, but they found their shooting touch in the second half for a 66-61, come from behind, win over the host Warriors.
Trailing by 16 points at the half, it looked like Welch College was going to go down in defeat, but a harassing defense and a hot hand (49% from the field) offensively allowed the Flames pick up the win.
The first half was back and forth for the first seven minutes before the Flames fizzled out on the offensive end, being outscored 26-10 over the remaining 13 minutes of the half.
But, the Flames turned the tables in the second half, scorching the nets for 24 points in the first 10 minutes while holding the Warriors to just six during that stretch. It was Tim Hutchinson’s jumper with 10:18 remaining in the game that gave Welch the lead they would not relinquish.
“We came out a little lethargic,” said Flames’ coach Nathan Willhite. “But, we were really able to put it together in the second half.”
Carson Outlaw and Tim Hutchinson led the Flames in scoring with 29 and 25 points, respectively.
by jowens | Feb 3, 2014
Mr. Lance Williams, Welch Library manager since 2008, has resigned effective March 28, 2014.
Mr. Williams began working in the library as a student clerk in 2003. He became night supervisor in 2006 and was named full-time Library Manager two years later after Margaret Hampton’s retirement in 2008.
Mr. Williams said, “From student clerk to library manager, I have been fortunate to work at Welch College for almost 11 years. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served Christ with my friends and coworker. Despite the change in location, I hope to continue educating others through a biblical worldview cultivated here at Welch College.”
Welch College Librarian Carol Reid said, “As a digital natural, Lance has brought a new dimension of technological savvy to the library. His broad interests, natural curiosity, and concern for accuracy (especially in citations!) were well suited and beneficial to his library work. He has been a great friend, and we will miss him, as well as his wife Katie and daughter Adelaide.”
He and his family will move to Mt. Vernon, Illinois at the end of March in order to be closer to family and to pursue career opportunities there.
by jowens | Jan 31, 2014
Welch College will host luncheons with two featured speakers and an alumni dinner as a part of FORUM14/Bible Conference, according to Josh Owens, event coordinator.
The first of the two luncheons will take place on Monday, March 10, at 12:15 p.m. Russell Moore will address attendees, speaking on the conference theme of the Gospel for Life as it relates to ethics. The event is to be catered by Martin’s BBQ, a local Nashville restaurant featured on Food Network’s Diner’s, Drive-ins and Dives. The cost for the luncheon is $12.00.
The second luncheon will be on Tuesday, March 11, at 12:15 p.m., and will feature conference speaker Ajith Fernando. Chick-fil-A will cater the event, and Fernando will speak on the conference theme of the Gospel for Life as it relates to youth. The cost is $6. There will be a brief question-and-answer time at the end of each luncheon.
The annual Alumni Dinner will take place on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. and will for the first time include current students. The classes of 1954 (60 years), 1964 (50 years), 1974 (40 years), 1984 (30 years), 1989 (25 years), 1994 (20 years), and 2004 (10 years) will be recognized and honored. Representatives from the 10, 25, and 50-year classes will share brief testimonies. This event, which will include an Italian buffet and dessert, is free and is open to all alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and current students.
Tickets for all three events are limited and can be reserved during online pre-registration at welch.edu/forum14 and picked up at the registration table during the conference. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Owens at jowens@welch.edu.
