The wind will come sweeping down the plain on Thursday, Oct. 13, as “Oklahoma!” opens at Sterling College. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will run Oct. 13-15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. in Culbertson Auditorium in Spencer Hall at Sterling College.

Director of Athletic Training Ryan “Pete” Manely is now Dr. Manely after completing his doctorate of health science from Nova Southeastern University. Manely, the Sterling College McCreery Teacher of the Year in 2015, earned this degree while maintaining full-time faculty status, among his other responsibilities for the College.

Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 13, alumni will travel back to Sterling College to experience the Homecoming 2016 festivities, many of which the community is invited to attend. Thursday night, beginning at 5 p.m., an opening reception for “Through a Forgotten Lens” photography exhibit will take place at the Sterling College Art and Media Center. Later that night, beginning at 8 p.m., Sterling College will present the opening of “Oklahoma!” in Culbertson Auditorium. Registration, tickets and additional information for all Homecoming events can be found at sterling.edu/homecoming.

Former Sterling College coach, and recently-named NAIA Hall of Fame inductee, Lonnie Kruse passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Kruse was the head coach for the Sterling College Women’s Basketball team from 1981-2014.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Kruse. Lonnie modeled servant leadership in all that he did, whether as a coach, mentor or friend. His legacy will be remembered by the countless lives he touched and his influence will continue to spread for many years to come,” said Scott Rich, president.