Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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He came as a babe The 1985 Christmas Banquet students gather in celebration October began with planning for Olivet ' s annual all-school Christmas Banquet. In November, all ideas were down on paper and ready for construction. Too quick- ly, the middle of November was upon each member and this meant starting construction on the little things. The first part of December, creativity was bounding from all and the basics of the Banquet was underway. Stained glass, nativity scenes, tablesettings, and the picture background were all worked on by the council members. Jo Williamson, Vice-President of Social Affairs, appointed four people to the job of organizing a certain part of the banquet and bringing everything together. One week before the banquet several all-nighters were pulled by coun- cil members and those who were willing to help out. Friday, December 13th, the night before the big event, the whole The Orpheus choir delivering the special music for the evening. The choir, directed by Dr. George Dunbar, sang a variety of carols. Photo by G. Wickersham Students and faculty members raise their candles, illuminating the room. The candlelighting ceremony was one highlight of the night. Photo by G. Wickersham committee was together for twelve straight hours. After working, talking, and laughing together for so much time, the committee felt like a family. How time flew. Saturday afternoon last minute things were completed and Ludwig looked great. The council toured the place to make sure everything was in place. A sigh of relief and happiness was heard from each person beholding the beautiful thought and sight of the season. Everything went well and the program topped off the evening with a glow. Then came the difficult part of taking all the decorations down. All the work and planning was done. Even so, each coun- cil member felt proud to have been part of such meaningful and fond memories. B.Parker Q i Two area children act out the manger scene. This served as a reminder that He came as a babe. Photo by J. Springer The Social Committee is responsible for the success of the banquet. Members of this committee includ- ed: Advisor Beverly Lee, Jo Williamson, Autumn Conley, Carol Johnson, Jackie Meek, Kim Bernard, Beth Parker, Janna Williams, Cindy Crawford, Amy Bryant, Dave Rees, Lewis Stark, Dave Olrich, Lonnie Richardson, Mark Bottles, Jim Pence, and Brian Reams. Photo by G. Wickersham Student Life 25

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4 ■ r Ire v ■ - m- % ' ■ 1 1 v 5» Students talk about the night ' s happenings, while waiting in line. The dinner was a full course buffet and enjoyed greatly by those who attended. Photo by J. Springer Vice-Pres. of Social Affairs, Jo Williamson, dedicates the banquet to Dr. Norman Bloom. Dr. Bloom serves as Director of Funds for Scholarships, Expansion and the ONC Foundation. Photo by }. Springer Donna Pontarelli and date enjoying the evening together. The banquet provided good food, an elegant setting, special music, and fond memories. Photo by ]. Springer 24 Aurora

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Terry Baker finds the outdoor atmosphere of the quad comfortable for studying. Many students enjoyed studying in the quad on sunny days. Photo by P. Fisher Jim Stevens enjoying his ice cream while conversing with friend Jim Brown. The quad allowed students to take a break from the books. Photo by ]. Springer Naomi Ritchie carries her books back to the dorm. Students rarely made it through the quad unstopped. Photo by D. Fisher 26 Aurora