2007 Miracle Yearbook

U 99.5's goal this year wasto make itself more visible.One ofthe waysthe station did this was through Dorm Tours.These nights allowed students to relax and enjoy free pop and hotdogs while listening to the station's music and participating in fun contests.One ofthe Morning Rush hosts,Erin Gollihue said,"One of myfavorite events is the Dorm Tours.We grill, play games,and just have a good time promoting the station." The station also gave away twelve iPods in the Shuffle Showdown contest during the spring semester.The winners received their iPods on- stage during SGA chapels.To end the year, U99.5 hosted its"Prize is Right" event which gave away $1002to the showcase showdown winner,senior Paul Hale. Melinda Workman said,"We enjoyed being able to connect with our listeners and reward them for their support. I really enjoyed the experience of working in the station. It gave methe opportunity to work on myteamwork skills and to learn how to overcome challenges that can arise in a professional environment" U99.5 does more than play music.It prepares studentsfor life after graduation.Station Manager Craig Vinson said,"I would never be as prepared for getting a job I love without working at U99.5FM." David Peterson agreed,saying,"The last two years U99.5FM has given away a thousand dollars in cash,and this year we gave away over a thousand more in prizes. I've had interviews with people who have said that the things our station does are unheard offor college radio stations. It's exactly the type ofexperience employers look for."The station certainly achieved its goal of becoming more visible.This year, U99.5 has shown its"passion for God, passion for music,passion for you,"and had a good time doing it. A- Lexie Kingma signs up for one of U99.5's many events,contests and prizes. Michael Strawser &Jarrod Steinmetz have a moment of love before starting the Willett's Dorm Tour. • Jarrod Steinmetz& Michelle Evington,co-hosts of the radio show "The Request Line",were on the air every Thursday night taking requestsfrom students.Jarrod says,"We had a blast and really, interacting with the students who listened!'