Selection to this prestigious group of three young women and men is based on high school records in both academic areas and extra-curricular activities. Recommendation by a high school administrator or counselor is required. The Hawk Review is the yearbook of the college. In this book an effort is made to present a record of the events of the school year in pictures. Staff members get experience in making layouts, in copy writing, and in photography.
Thistles attempts to publish the best student writing and drawing done each year.
Although most of the winning entries in the annual writing contest are published in Thistles , the content of the magazine is not limited to contest entries. All students are invited to submit essays, short stories, poems and drawings to the Thistles editor. The Rattler is published periodically and is shared locally as well as nationwide. Students who are members of Baptist churches are considered members of the organization. Other students of all denominations are invited to join.