Tri-madness

Quinnites-

Well, we made it.  After four months of semi-regular training, the inaugural PQC Triathlon Team completed their first competitive triathlon (I use the word "competitive" loosely).   Our team consisted of Antwane Owens, Margo McClinton, Angela Hodges, Maurice West, Claire Oliver and myself.  Together, we have raised over $7,000 for PQC and even managed to learn some new skills.

Upon reflection of our accomplishment, here are a couple of things that we learned:

1. Austin has a lot of hills;

2. The triathlon tops are very unforgiving and definitely aren't made for those folks who prefer chocolate chip cookies over crunches;

3. Never, ever compete in anything that says "Olympic Distance";

4. No matter how poorly you place, there is always going to be someone behind you.  Therefore, just keep going; and 

5. Our school has a lot of great people who desperately want to see it succeed.  You should join us and either donate money or roll up your sleeves and help.  Sitting on the sidelines is for losers.

I would personally like to think my fellow members of the PQC Triathlon Team.  You are great teammates and even better people.

Take care,

President Sorrell

PS- stay tuned for the pictures.

More Graduation Pictures

Commencement 2009

Greetings Quinnites-

This past Saturday, May 2nd, another class of alums were added to the roll. Our Commencement speaker was renowned author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.  Joining him in this picture were (from the left)  Honorary Degree recipients Dr. Denny Davis, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson. Dr. Jerry Christian, Dr. Dyson, Bishop Gregory Ingram, Dr. Anthony Sharp, Dr. Ralph West, Dr. Daryl Ingram and President Michael Sorrell.

There will be more pictures to come.

Take care,

President Sorrell

HURRY UP!

Dear Quinnites:

100 $2,000 3.0 50 2009    214-379-5449

We are offering 100 academic scholarships.

They are worth $2,000 apiece.

To qualify, you must have a 3.0 or better and complete your application to Paul Quinn College. This includes all financial aid data.

You have 50 days, excluding weekends, to seize this opportunity. 

All new students entering in the fall of 2009 are eligible.

Call our Enrollment Management Department at 214-379-5449 for more information.

What are you waiting for?  We're waiting on you.

Take care,

President Sorrell

Hollywood comes to the Yard

Greetings Quinnites-

For this year's final "Conversations with the Quinnites" we are joined by Hollywood Super Agent Andrea Nelson Meigs.  Among her clients are Beyonce, Chris Brown, and Cedric the Entertainer.

The conversation will begin tonight at 6:30pm in the Grand Lounge of the Student Union Building.

I'll see you there.

Take care,

President Sorrell

Chrisette Michele joins the Quinnite Nation

Greetings Quinnites-

We continued our Spring Fest Week in grand style today with a visit from recording star Chrisette Michele.  Ms. Michele signed autographs and hung out on the Yard with our students.  Here's a picture of Ms. Michele with the sisters of NCNW (affectionately known as the "High Hats").  

Take care,

President Sorrell

Quinnites Elect New Leadership

Greetings Quinnites-

I am excited to announce the 2009-2010 Student Government Association President is Yessika Aviles and the Vice President is Kimberly Hardy.

Please join me on congratulating these two sophomores on this wonderful accomplishment.

Take care,

President Sorrell