Caleb Williams is the grandson of Ken Moelk. A first year student at the College of Wooster, Williams is a world~lass power lifter, despite his diminutive 5'3" frame. He recently retumed from the Intemational Power Lifting Federation's World Championship in Koscian, Poland, where he finished second in the 148 lb. Class of the 19-23 year~Id division while leading his team to a third-place finish in the 32 team field. The pr~med major from Beaver, PA., set a world record in his class by hoisting 672 lbs. in the squat competition. He also finished first in the dead lift competition at 595 lbs. and second in the bench press at 358 lbs., giving him nearly a ton (1,626 lbs.) of total weight, and placing him just behind Russian champion Alexander Gromov, who totaled 1649 lbs.
In April 2004, Caleb ran away with the Collegiate National title. In July, Caleb made a first place finish in the 132 lb. Class at the USAPL Men's National Championships at Baton Rouge, LA. Caleb has qualified to represent the USA team in his weight class for the International Power Lifting Federation's World Meet in Capetown, South Africa in November, 2004.
A former football star at Beaver High School, Williams thought about continuing his gridiron career at Wooster, but realized that his future was in power lifting. His high school football coach (Brian Churovia) and his father (Robert Churovia) were both power lifters and persuaded him to give it a try.
After a few years of local competition, Williams moved up to regional and national championships, competing in the 123 lb., 132 lb. and 148 lb. weight classes. His success at each level convinced him that the Churovias were right - it was time to give up football and devote himself to power lifting. And if things continue to go well, Williams may have a chance to compete in an even larger venue. Power lifting is being considered as an Olympic sport, perhaps as early as 2008. Then the world may come to realize that Wooster's little big man, Caleb Williams, is one of the strongest guys on the planet.
Give me your attention or Else!! by Fred Dean
The director of our barbershop group "OId Island Harmony" down on the Florida keys is also a deputy sheriff. He is a talented singer who can sing all four parts very well. He was a previous director and has assumed the directorship again.
He related to me this interesting occurrence (Joe Veltre, take particular note). At one rehearsal, the group seemed to be particularly talkative and inattentive. He had parked his vehide in an area where he did not wish to leave his required sheriffs "sidearm" in the vehide, and thus was wearing it holstered under his jacket (concealed).
While trying to get the groups attention, he raised his arms, causing his jacket to swing open, thus revealing that he was packing his sidearm. His "piece" seemed to get the groups attention which brought about the "peace" he was trying to establish. A very effective practice followed.
Could this become a new attention getting practice for Joe, or other chapter officers to follow? Stay on pitch - or else!!
Barbershop "Ethic" No.6 ~ Editor Comment
"Ethic" number six of the Barbershop Harmony Society Code of Ethics states; 'We shall refrain from forcing our songs upon unsympathetic ears."
As your editor, I wish to make an observation about this stated ethic. I have noted that when wandering into the general public domain in restaurants, tavems, hotels, etc., many barbershoppers assume that everyone has the same love of singing that we do and are just waiting to hear us sing. I have seen members approach total strangers and announce, "we are going to sing for you." We should all keep in mind that some people may consider this an intrusion of their privacy. They might be polite and tolerate our presence when they really wish we had left them alone. I remember one particular occasion when my own quartet was killing time waiting for a singing engagement at a hotel and we had wandered into the bar. We asked the bartender if he would mind if we sang a few songs and he said, "please don't." That is the point to be remembered. When in public areas, we should ask permission prior to "blessing" people with free unsolicited performance. Ninety percent of the public may welcome some free singing and enjoy our presence, but others may just be annoyed.