2008 Woodie Awards
Trophy gets staff interest
Faculty member offers to sculpt saddle for rivalry
By: Heather Hammons
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: News
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An idea to start a Central/Western trophy exchange has sparked the interest of more than just students.
North Art Studio Coordinator Ryan Flesher has offered to sculpt a trophy if such a program is established.
"I think that it will be a signifier of pride," Flesher said. "We have a pretty solid rivalry and I think this could be exciting for the teams, students and alumni."
Holly sophomore Derek Fabean recently came up with the idea of the trophy, and started a Facebook group, "The Battle for the Saddle," to gain support for it.
Fabean said creating the trophy will take more perseverance than work.
His first priority is to get more support from his Facebook groups and take a cost and design proposal to the Athletics Department.
Fabean said he hopes to get university funding to create the trophy.
"I would like to be able to make a bronze trophy that's a decent size - one that you have to grab with two hands," he said.
Flesher suggested a student contest for the trophy design and to collaborate ideas with WMU students.
Athletic Director Dave Heeke said he liked the idea of a traveling trophy.
"It's a terrific idea with a lot of merit," he said.
Heeke said Fabean should get alumni support and make sure both universities agree upon the concept.
"We deserve the pageantry that other rivals have," Heeke said. "This will bring attention to how important this rivalry is."
Director of Student Life Tony Voisin said Fabean should seek assistance from larger, more established groups, such as the Student Government Association or Greek organizations.
"I would like to see it exist," Voisin said. "It's a great idea with no negative connotation."
Fabean created two different Facebook groups in hopes to attract supporters. As of Thursday the global group, created after WMU students wanted to join in, had 382 members and the CMU-only group had 457.
"This (trophy) will put us on the map," Fabean said. "You don't see Central and Western getting credit as a good rivalry."
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North Art Studio Coordinator Ryan Flesher has offered to sculpt a trophy if such a program is established.
"I think that it will be a signifier of pride," Flesher said. "We have a pretty solid rivalry and I think this could be exciting for the teams, students and alumni."
Holly sophomore Derek Fabean recently came up with the idea of the trophy, and started a Facebook group, "The Battle for the Saddle," to gain support for it.
Fabean said creating the trophy will take more perseverance than work.
His first priority is to get more support from his Facebook groups and take a cost and design proposal to the Athletics Department.
Fabean said he hopes to get university funding to create the trophy.
"I would like to be able to make a bronze trophy that's a decent size - one that you have to grab with two hands," he said.
Flesher suggested a student contest for the trophy design and to collaborate ideas with WMU students.
Athletic Director Dave Heeke said he liked the idea of a traveling trophy.
"It's a terrific idea with a lot of merit," he said.
Heeke said Fabean should get alumni support and make sure both universities agree upon the concept.
"We deserve the pageantry that other rivals have," Heeke said. "This will bring attention to how important this rivalry is."
Director of Student Life Tony Voisin said Fabean should seek assistance from larger, more established groups, such as the Student Government Association or Greek organizations.
"I would like to see it exist," Voisin said. "It's a great idea with no negative connotation."
Fabean created two different Facebook groups in hopes to attract supporters. As of Thursday the global group, created after WMU students wanted to join in, had 382 members and the CMU-only group had 457.
"This (trophy) will put us on the map," Fabean said. "You don't see Central and Western getting credit as a good rivalry."
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