September 6, 2008
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George Wythe University
Monticello Campus Groundbreaking - Part 2
August 30, 2008
Sun-rise Devotional
At 6:30am last Saturday morning a few of us silly people gathered for a sunrise devotional on the site of the new campus. Randy Larose, a local seminary teacher, gave the devotional. Neat guy - working on his PhD through USU and excited about the opportunity for an institute to accompany the new campus.
Some of the intrepid few.
Randy giving his address.
The sun peeketh. Beautiful morning!
Cinnamon rolls and juice afterwards - enjoyed by all.
Groundbreaking
Joseph found a little horny toad (I think) upon our arrival.
Everyone standing for the national anthem, sung by GWU sophomore Ms. Reagan Hanselman, from Maryland.
On the left, Rachel DeMille, wife of George Wythe founder, Dr. Oliver DeMille gives an address in her husband's absence. Oliver has been suffering from very poor health for some time. He was named University Chancellor in abstentia. On the right, Dr. Shanon Brooks is named President of the University.
On the left is Dr. Andrew Groft, newly appointed as President of the Cedar City, UT campus of George Wythe. On the right is the Monticello Temple President, whose name I don't recall, who delivered the dedicatory prayer.
A number of board, faculty and administrators were invited to participate in the official groundbreaking, with golden shovels and all. I'm the white blur in the middle.
The ArnellFam takes a turn at turning some dirt!
Me and my good friend Russell Clarke who serves as Director of Admissions.
The Crew!
Here we are in front of one of the architectural drawings of the campus and surrounding community. This is a $500 million project (at least) and will take many decades to bring to fruition.
After the official ceremony everyone retired to Lloyd's Lake for lunch and games.
After the crowds had left, the staff (GWU students) saw fit to ambush Russ. Little did I know that I was next.
I was soaked for the rest of the day - Lizzy watches on in bewilderment.
For more coverage of the Groundbreaking and the switch from GWC to George Wythe University see the September newsletter click here!
Comments (3)
Is everyone involved members of the church? It seems that way with all the devotionals etc. I didn't know toads had tails.
And it begins.... the drawing looks impressive! mom
Looks like it will be an amazing campus. That chick in the green in the soaking you photo looks like she spends some time in front of the camera smiling. Sweet posing.
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