Characters of Hacker Folklore

[RAIDER]

We all know students who were "characters" while they were at HAC.  They may have been odd.  They may have done things "out of the box".  They may have been "one fry short of a Happy Meal".  They may have been humorous.  They many have been perfectly normal, but did some strange things to survive.

So here's your chance!  Tell us the stories of Hacker folklore!!

 

[kaba]

Cant wait for the stories!!! I am going to have to think of some!

 

[RAIDER]

My senior year I had a freshman roommate named Boyd Baumgartner.  He was not a bad or rebellious kid, but he just wasn't cut out for college.  His church had helped him financially to get started at HAC.  He needed to get a job in a fairly short amount of time. 

One of my other roommates was an upperclassmen from Boyd's church named Bob.  It was Bob's job to "motivate" Boyd to get a job.  He was a hard working, positive kind of guy.  He would rush to the dorm room after lunch and get ready to head out the door to work.  While he was getting ready he would say, "Boyd, are you hitting the streets today?  We gotta get you a job.  You can do it.  Turn in as many resume's as possible".  Boyd would say, "Yes, Bob, I'm going to hit it hard today". 

Bob would be dressed for work and head out the door.  Boyd would be right behind him.  Within 5 minutes Boyd would walk back into the room, kick off his shoes, lay down in bed, and off into nap world he would go!  Ed Russ and I would crack up.

Within a few weeks Boyd was financially withdrawn and off toward home.  Boyd Baumgartner - a character of Hacker folklore!

 

[patriotic]

My senior year I had a freshman roommate named Boyd Baumgartner.  He was not a bad or rebellious kid, but he just wasn't cut out for college.  His church had helped him financially to get started at HAC.  He needed to get a job in a fairly short amount of time. 

One of my other roommates was an upperclassmen from Boyd's church named Bob.  It was Bob's job to "motivate" Boyd to get a job.  He was a hard working, positive kind of guy.  He would rush to the dorm room after lunch and get ready to head out the door to work.  While he was getting ready he would say, "Boyd, are you hitting the streets today?  We gotta get you a job.  You can do it.  Turn in as many resume's as possible".  Boyd would say, "Yes, Bob, I'm going to hit it hard today". 

Bob would be dressed for work and head out the door.  Boyd would be right behind him.  Within 5 minutes Boyd would walk back into the room, kick off his shoes, lay down in bed, and off into nap world he would go!  Ed Russ and I would crack up.

Within a few weeks Boyd was financially withdrawn and off toward home.  Boyd Baumgartner - a character of Hacker folklore!

Were they from Michigan?  Because I think I went to junior high with him. 

 

[fishinnut]

What about Ed Garza.....as I remember he was raised in a Jewish home. After he got saved his family held a funeral for him as they considered him dead to them.

 

[sword]

What about the roadway gang?

 

[16KJV11]

What about the roadway gang?

Oh no! Please don't bring up that group of people, you just might attract an undesirable from the other forum!

 

[RAIDER]

My senior year I had a freshman roommate named Boyd Baumgartner.  He was not a bad or rebellious kid, but he just wasn't cut out for college.  His church had helped him financially to get started at HAC.  He needed to get a job in a fairly short amount of time. 

One of my other roommates was an upperclassmen from Boyd's church named Bob.  It was Bob's job to "motivate" Boyd to get a job.  He was a hard working, positive kind of guy.  He would rush to the dorm room after lunch and get ready to head out the door to work.  While he was getting ready he would say, "Boyd, are you hitting the streets today?  We gotta get you a job.  You can do it.  Turn in as many resume's as possible".  Boyd would say, "Yes, Bob, I'm going to hit it hard today". 

Bob would be dressed for work and head out the door.  Boyd would be right behind him.  Within 5 minutes Boyd would walk back into the room, kick off his shoes, lay down in bed, and off into nap world he would go!  Ed Russ and I would crack up.

Within a few weeks Boyd was financially withdrawn and off toward home.  Boyd Baumgartner - a character of Hacker folklore!

Were they from Michigan?  Because I think I went to junior high with him.

I believe Bob's last name was Ben.  I'm sure the spelling is wrong.

 

[RAIDER]

Jim Alter's family moved to Hammond to be a part of FBCH.  Jim lived at home and attended HAC.  He was short and was wound tighter than a new boot.  He started hanging out with the same group with which I ran.  We played a lot of basketball.  We gave him the nickname "The Alt".  The only thing Jim like more than shooting the basketball was shooting it again.  Of course, this did not set well with some of his teammates.  I can still see The Alt and Owen Ivey going at it. 

Jim had a disdain for Hackers and he was very vocal in his opinion.  He would walk up to some Hacker and say, "Look at you, you stinkin' Hacker!  Your hair looks like it needs an oil change.  You tie is so wide you could surf on it.  Dude, tuck in your shirt tail and shine your shoes.  Take a little pride in yourself!"  I know that it sounds mean, but it was hilarious to watch the reaction of the Hacker. 

The Alt rode a motorcycle from home to HAC.  He would come flying into the HAC parking lot.  He had a close relationship with the HAC security guards. 

When I graduated and walked across the platform at FBCH, Jim Alter yelled from the balcony in a very loud voice, "That's my bus captain!!"

Now, the rest of the story.  The Alt ended up transfering to Crown College.  He graduated and now pastors a church in Ohio.  He has also written a couple books and travels speaking on Baptist history.  A couple of years ago I called his church.  Keep in mind that it has been close to 30 years since I have had any contact with him.  His secretary passed my call to him.  When he answered I said, "How are you, you stinkin' Hacker!"  He immediately said, "This has to be...." and he said my name.

We all know of people that we never pictured doing what they are doing.  Jim Alter is the ultimate shock in my history.  I am actually very happy for him.

 

[sword]

We all know of people that we never pictured doing what they are doing.  Jim Alter is the ultimate shock in my history.  I am actually very happy for him.

Just another case of God using the most unlikely people to do his work.

Look at how many examples there are in the bible of God using a nobody to do incredible things. Most of our Bible heroes did not have impressive resumes, but they were chosen by God & they were willing.

 

[16KJV11]

Jim Alter's family moved to Hammond to be a part of FBCH.  Jim lived at home and attended HAC.  He was short and was wound tighter than a new boot.  He started hanging out with the same group with which I ran.  We played a lot of basketball.  We gave him the nickname "The Alt".  The only thing Jim like more than shooting the basketball was shooting it again.  Of course, this did not set well with some of his teammates.  I can still see The Alt and Owen Ivey going at it. 

Jim had a disdain for Hackers and he was very vocal in his opinion.  He would walk up to some Hacker and say, "Look at you, you stinkin' Hacker!  Your hair looks like it needs an oil change.  You tie is so wide you could surf on it.  Dude, tuck in your shirt tail and shine your shoes.  Take a little pride in yourself!"  I know that it sounds mean, but it was hilarious to watch the reaction of the Hacker. 

The Alt rode a motorcycle from home to HAC.  He would come flying into the HAC parking lot.  He had a close relationship with the HAC security guards. 

When I graduated and walked across the platform at FBCH, Jim Alter yelled from the balcony in a very loud voice, "That's my bus captain!!"

Now, the rest of the story.  The Alt ended up transfering to Crown College.  He graduated and now pastors a church in Ohio.  He has also written a couple books and travels speaking on Baptist history.  A couple of years ago I called his church.  Keep in mind that it has been close to 30 years since I have had any contact with him.  His secretary passed my call to him.  When he answered I said, "How are you, you stinkin' Hacker!"  He immediately said, "This has to be...." and he said my name.

We all know of people that we never pictured doing what they are doing.  Jim Alter is the ultimate shock in my history.  I am actually very happy for him.

He's got a great website:
http://www.gracebaptistsidney.com/contact_us.html#

 

[RAIDER]

Jim Alter's family moved to Hammond to be a part of FBCH.  Jim lived at home and attended HAC.  He was short and was wound tighter than a new boot.  He started hanging out with the same group with which I ran.  We played a lot of basketball.  We gave him the nickname "The Alt".  The only thing Jim like more than shooting the basketball was shooting it again.  Of course, this did not set well with some of his teammates.  I can still see The Alt and Owen Ivey going at it. 

Jim had a disdain for Hackers and he was very vocal in his opinion.  He would walk up to some Hacker and say, "Look at you, you stinkin' Hacker!  Your hair looks like it needs an oil change.  You tie is so wide you could surf on it.  Dude, tuck in your shirt tail and shine your shoes.  Take a little pride in yourself!"  I know that it sounds mean, but it was hilarious to watch the reaction of the Hacker. 

The Alt rode a motorcycle from home to HAC.  He would come flying into the HAC parking lot.  He had a close relationship with the HAC security guards. 

When I graduated and walked across the platform at FBCH, Jim Alter yelled from the balcony in a very loud voice, "That's my bus captain!!"

Now, the rest of the story.  The Alt ended up transfering to Crown College.  He graduated and now pastors a church in Ohio.  He has also written a couple books and travels speaking on Baptist history.  A couple of years ago I called his church.  Keep in mind that it has been close to 30 years since I have had any contact with him.  His secretary passed my call to him.  When he answered I said, "How are you, you stinkin' Hacker!"  He immediately said, "This has to be...." and he said my name.

We all know of people that we never pictured doing what they are doing.  Jim Alter is the ultimate shock in my history.  I am actually very happy for him.

He's got a great website:
http://www.gracebaptistsidney.com/contact_us.html#

His dad was Bob Alter.  You may remember him singing at FBCH.  He had a Ray Hart type of style.

 

[16KJV11]

Jim Alter's family moved to Hammond to be a part of FBCH.  Jim lived at home and attended HAC.  He was short and was wound tighter than a new boot.  He started hanging out with the same group with which I ran.  We played a lot of basketball.  We gave him the nickname "The Alt".  The only thing Jim like more than shooting the basketball was shooting it again.  Of course, this did not set well with some of his teammates.  I can still see The Alt and Owen Ivey going at it. 

Jim had a disdain for Hackers and he was very vocal in his opinion.  He would walk up to some Hacker and say, "Look at you, you stinkin' Hacker!  Your hair looks like it needs an oil change.  You tie is so wide you could surf on it.  Dude, tuck in your shirt tail and shine your shoes.  Take a little pride in yourself!"  I know that it sounds mean, but it was hilarious to watch the reaction of the Hacker. 

The Alt rode a motorcycle from home to HAC.  He would come flying into the HAC parking lot.  He had a close relationship with the HAC security guards. 

When I graduated and walked across the platform at FBCH, Jim Alter yelled from the balcony in a very loud voice, "That's my bus captain!!"

Now, the rest of the story.  The Alt ended up transfering to Crown College.  He graduated and now pastors a church in Ohio.  He has also written a couple books and travels speaking on Baptist history.  A couple of years ago I called his church.  Keep in mind that it has been close to 30 years since I have had any contact with him.  His secretary passed my call to him.  When he answered I said, "How are you, you stinkin' Hacker!"  He immediately said, "This has to be...." and he said my name.

We all know of people that we never pictured doing what they are doing.  Jim Alter is the ultimate shock in my history.  I am actually very happy for him.

He's got a great website:
http://www.gracebaptistsidney.com/contact_us.html#

His dad was Bob Alter.  You may remember him singing at FBCH.  He had a Ray Hart type of style.

Probably not, I was in the land of Nod during most church services...

 

[fishinnut]

Characters:

John Higgins

 

[BALAAM]

Jim Alter's family moved to Hammond to be a part of FBCH.  Jim lived at home and attended HAC.  He was short and was wound tighter than a new boot.  He started hanging out with the same group with which I ran.  We played a lot of basketball.  We gave him the nickname "The Alt".  The only thing Jim like more than shooting the basketball was shooting it again.  Of course, this did not set well with some of his teammates.  I can still see The Alt and Owen Ivey going at it. 

Jim had a disdain for Hackers and he was very vocal in his opinion.  He would walk up to some Hacker and say, "Look at you, you stinkin' Hacker!  Your hair looks like it needs an oil change.  You tie is so wide you could surf on it.  Dude, tuck in your shirt tail and shine your shoes.  Take a little pride in yourself!"  I know that it sounds mean, but it was hilarious to watch the reaction of the Hacker. 

The Alt rode a motorcycle from home to HAC.  He would come flying into the HAC parking lot.  He had a close relationship with the HAC security guards. 

When I graduated and walked across the platform at FBCH, Jim Alter yelled from the balcony in a very loud voice, "That's my bus captain!!"

Now, the rest of the story.  The Alt ended up transfering to Crown College.  He graduated and now pastors a church in Ohio.  He has also written a couple books and travels speaking on Baptist history.  A couple of years ago I called his church.  Keep in mind that it has been close to 30 years since I have had any contact with him.  His secretary passed my call to him.  When he answered I said, "How are you, you stinkin' Hacker!"  He immediately said, "This has to be...." and he said my name.

We all know of people that we never pictured doing what they are doing.  Jim Alter is the ultimate shock in my history.  I am actually very happy for him.

He's got a great website:
http://www.gracebaptistsidney.com/contact_us.html#

His dad was Bob Alter.  You may remember him singing at FBCH.  He had a Ray Hart type of style.

Bob Alter actually left FBCH even before JH died. He was going to a church in Valpo so they had some kind of falling out.

 

[RAIDER]

Characters:

John Higgins

Tell us some stories about him.

 

[fishinnut]

Characters:

John Higgins

Tell us some stories about him.

As I remember he was hit by a helicopter blade while in the Army. Later got saved & went to HAC & would give a testimony of "don't run from God like I did."

 

[groupie]

What was that guy's name the shadowed Dr Laurent nearly 24 hours a day in the 90's. He had a high pitched voice would say things during chapel lie, "Skin that cat" or "Step on that tail" and over amen like zingers.

 

[qwerty]

What was that guy's name the shadowed Dr Laurent nearly 24 hours a day in the 90's. He had a high pitched voice would say things during chapel lie, "Skin that cat" or "Step on that tail" and over amen like zingers.

McCarthy.... Mike I think.

 

[groupie]

He dressed like a cowboy? Although that name does not ring a bell.