Oklahoma Baptist University - Yahnseh Yearbook (Shawnee, OK)

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At the Gala Concert, the Bison Glee Club honored assistant pro- fessor of music Kathryn Timber- lake by singing to her What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life. Mrs. Timberlake is retir- ing this year. -photo by Jack Putnam O Home Agaln Alumni And Friends Return To Bison Hill For Homecoming: Our Heritage Gf Hopen o many college stu- dents, Homecoming is a time for foot- ball, parades, and just all out fun. However, Homecoming Bi- son-style is celebrated with a grace all its own. It consists of basketball, floats, and alumni, more alumni, and still more alumni, For most students, the cele- bration started with the Home- coming Gala on Friday night, Sophomore Leah Riddle en- joyed the Gala. The Home- coming Gala was very impres- sive. lt was really swell to see my friends performing on stage. The Crala consisted of not only Bisonettes, Bison Glee Club, and Chorale, but also the duo known as i'Class, profes- sors Marilyn Wood and Jim Brown. One of the highlights of Sat- urday's events was the dedica- tion of both and Jent Alumni Center and the Williamson Nursing Education Center. The day was a series of reunions and luncheons. Later that after- noon, the student body along with alumni and the new cheer- leaders, cheered on the Bison and Lady Bison to victory against Arkansas Baptist Col- lege. After a week of anticipation, students filed into Raley Chapel for the annual Harvest Festival. As candidates for Harvest Court walked down the aisle, Steve Thomas read their biog- raphies. Then, Brent Thomp- son, student government repre- sentative, relieved everyones suspense when he read Paula Paschall's name as the Harvest Queen. Finally, the week's festivities concluded with an Alumni Musical Showcase hosted by faculty member Jim Brown and alumnus Darrel Baergen. The featured performer was pianist Max Lyall, faculty mem- ber from Golden Gate Semi- nary. Paul Hammond, dean of fine arts, said, The Homecom- ing Alumni Showcase is a chance not only for alumni to be entertained by their peers, but also for current students to see the talented performers of years past. There were approximately i500 alumni who registered and participated in the events. They braved the wind and cold to attend the dedication of Jent Alumni Center and also had nu- merous class reunions which were represented from as far back as l922.- Homecoming

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enior Paula Paschall from Fort Worth, Texas expresses sur- prise as Brent Thompson calls her name as the Harvest Queen. She along with the other court members were honored Satur- day night at the culmination of homecoming activities. - photo by Steve Holman n Saturday, alumni attended dedication services for the new Alumni Center that had been re- cently completed. Afterwards, alumni and friends toured the modernized facilities. - photo by Steve Holman it I never expected to be on Harvest Court lt was something l'll never forget Homecoming 'Alt was an honor being on the Court again I wish my parents had been there Steve Schaffer

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Children learn to cele- brate Christmas by making Christmas decorations out of string, styrofoam, and packages of life savers candy. -photo by Don Keith Along with the 200 plus people that filled Kerr parlour, Teri Walker, Kari Kimberl- ing, and Amy Brooke sing Christmas car- ols. - photo by Brad Shirley Assistant professor of education Judy Tay- lor reads the biblical account of the Christ- mas story from Luke chapter two at the Old-Fashioned Christ- mas. -photo by Brad Shirley uletide Jo Campus activities, however, offered stu- dents a warm Christmas atmosphere to celebrate the holiday season. The Old Fashioned Christmas at Kerr, spon- sered by the Campus Ac- tivity Board, gave stu- dents a time to come to- gether to get away from the crowds, and to cele- brate Christmas the old- fashioned way. Christmas I The spirit of Christmas cheer filled the air as Dr. and Mrs. Taylor read the biblical account of the Christmas story. The chil- dren gave a special touch of joy that only children can give as they sang Christmas carols. Faculty and staff members told the audience what they would like to give Jesus for His birthday. Assis- tant professor Carol Hum- 7 phrey said she would give the Christ child Christ- mas carols. As a conclu- sion, Dr. Aggie reminded the crowd of the signifi- cance of Jesus' name. Chapel service on De- cember nineth brought even more Christmas cheer for students who were anticipating a joyful, fun-filled Christmas break. Jim Brown, associ- ate professor of music, opened the chapel ser- vice by directing the audi- ence in singing some fa- vorite Christmas carols. The University Ringers brought that special feel- ing to Christmas as they played their bells to the tune of Good Christian Men Rejoice , and A Carol For All Seasons . Also, Paula Psschall played USilver Bells on the harp.-