Davis and Elkins College - Senatus Yearbook (Elkins, WV)

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Two Communities Unite FOREST FESTIVAL Each fall Elkins hosts the Moun- tain State Forest Festival to cele- brate one of nature's most dramatic spectacles. The leaves change to bright hues of red and yellow, and the whole community comes to- gether to enjoy nature's miracle. This year's annual event began Maid Silvia descends the coro- nation path. Mr. Senator, Bill Nicodemus and Miss D E, Stephanie Masters greet local townspeople in the Grand Feature Parade. 1 6 Mr. Murdock leads the Concert on September 30 and went through October 4. Miss Cynthia Leah Walsh was crowned Queen Silvia LI by Governor Arch Moore, Jr. on the Davis Elkins College amphi- theater stage. She wore an equisite black velvet gown trimmed in gold and silver. Because the forest festival is an important tradition in Elkins, D E often takes part in some of the ac- tivities. One event, the reception for Queen Silvia and her royal eg E , eee ‘ wy ’ y NERF ot FR eer oe ve 4 Choir through a rousing rendition of Rocky Top. court, had a special meaning for the college. It was held in the Hal- lichurst mansion and marked the first event held there in over seven years. Other activities which were held on the campus were the Cross Country Invitational, the Champ- ionship Lumberjack contests, an Agricultural and Forestry forum, and several live entertainment acts including Ray Stevens and Earl Thomas Conley. j wa 2 4 i :| a 4 a

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