Manchester College - Aurora Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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3. Playing foosball at the Open Union are Roger Bennett and his friend, Brian Bergan. Parent ' s Weekend - Friend ' s Weekend 15

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Remember nervously pacing the lobby, looking at the clock, impatiently waiting? Then you looked up and there were some . . . Familiar Faces They were the same faces who had taken care of you and shared experiences with you through the years. They were the faces of your parents and friends. Kicking off Parent ' s Weekend was Jennifer Mitchell ' s F.N.I.T.O., which set the theme of Traces of Gold. Saturday, other activities included the President ' s Reception at the Tall Oaks, a football game against Wilmington and an opportunity for the parents to talk with professors in the Cellar. The evening shone with a Variety of Acts. The A Cappella Choir and )azz Band also participated. The thrilling, award- winning film On Golden Pond topped off the evening. Friends ' Weekend, September 24, 25, and 26, brought friends from far and wide to Manchester. Friday night ' s Open Union was followed by Star Wars, which was shown in Cordier. Saturday was a full day of sports and fun. Soccer, tennis, cross country, and a volleyball tourneys filled the morning. The football team beat Earlham, which was their first victory of the season. In the evening the McLain Family Band brought some bluegrass music to northern Indiana. Finally a dance was held in the Union. 1. Visiting with the professors at the Cellar 2. The barbershop quartet of Mary Boudreau, are Mary Lou Carver with her parents and Kim Cobbs, Mary Tilsy, and Beth Rainbolt Susan Brimer. rehearse for Saturday night ' s performance during Parent ' s Weekend. 14 Parents Weekend - Friends Weekend

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The PERC dedication, class reunions, soccer, football,and volleyball combined to make Homecoming a . . . rail rest Highlighting Homecoming week ' s variety of activities were TNITO, the UPC-sponsored movie The Four Seasons, and the Homecoming play Carousel. Wednesday, the sophomore girls came out on top, beating the junior girls 7-0 to in the Powderpuff game. All the activities led up to the big day . . . Saturday. Saturday began with departmental coffee hours. The new physical education builing was then dedicated. The Homecoming football game pitted MC against nationally ranked Defiance. Although our team lost 21-14, it was a close match. Half-time activities included the crowning of the Homecoming court, alumni service awards, and the coach of the year award was given to Claude Wolfe, former basketball coach. For Susan Adams, the day ended with a hot air balloon ride, won because her helium balloon traveled the furthest during Mindpower Week. j. hanna 1. Winner of a free balloon ride, Susan Adams prepares to take off for her half-hour ride. 2. Band director, Hugh Callison, conducts the concert band during a performance held outdoors after the football game. 3. Faculty members prepare to cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony of te new PERC building. 16 Homecoming