Manchester College - Aurora Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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Jl 1 IMK. As part of the annual AAFRO Club ' s Reader ' s Theatre, Alfred Wvatt delivers a monologue. Re-enacting an instruction session on the proper way to do laundry arc former student orientation leaders Michelle Kovalow and Jenni- fer Mitchell. Convocations 29

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Performing a blucgrass number are seniors Roy Peters and Jim Fahs. All Students recognize the significance of the number 84. Even freshmen quickly learn to associate it with the number of convoca- tions required for graduation. Perhaps it is the fact that convos are required which often leaves students with an ambivalent attitude toward convocation programs. However, on an occasional Monday morning at 10:00, stu- dents stretch beyond their ambivalence. Cer- tain convos encourage students to accept the inspiration and the challenge to their values, ideas, and concept of art which the program offers. Jazz livened Manchester ' s campus one fall evening in the form of the James Dapogney ' s Chicago Jazz Band. Dr. Wilfried von Bredow, Manchester ' s Scholar-in-Residence, provided students with a European view of internation- al politics. Reverend Eleanor Morrison ad- dressed the topic of sexuality and values in convocation and discussion day workshops. A sample of Oriental culture arrived in North Manchester via the Chinese Magic Circus and its troupe of acrobats, clowns, and comedians. These programs were among the many con- vocations which succeeded to inspire and challenge students. In her faculty series convocation Dorothy Keller speaks of the aging Senior Mary Halasz entertains the audience with song. ' ■ - population.

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Gloomy skies and damp weather pre- vailed over the day ' s ceremonies, but hun- dreds of proud family members and friends came to Manchester to help celebrate the final high point of the graduates ' college career. Pipe organ music and the A Capella Choir brought musical inspiration to the Baccalaureate service which was presented by Reverend Timothy A. McElwee. Presi- dent Helman gave his traditional three- point sermon which focused on faith, learn- ing and service. These three topics were introduced as the basis for a new college seal to be designed. Two honorary degrees were presented during Commencement. A Doctor of Laws degree was received by Senator Mark Hat- field, who also addressed the audience with a commencement speech. A Doctor of Di- vinity degree was conferred upon John Eberly. A humorous speech by Karen Zimmer- man Noll welcomed the 230 graduates to the alumni association. Two degree candidates, David Deeter and Eva Elsmere, were graduated with highest distinction as the top two members of the 1984 graduating class. The honorary Doctor of Laws degree is conferred on the Honorable Mark Hatfield by President Helman and Dean Keller. Accounting major Corinna Hamstra receives a con- gratulatory hug from a supportive family member. Proud father Dr. Richard Harshbarger talks with his son Jon Harshbarger.