California Baptist University - Angelos Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Amahl, Yule, and Tree Lighting Round Out Holiday Happenings The couple had spent the whole day preparing for the evening ahead: picking up flowers, last-minute adjustments on her formal, and buying Martinelli ' s for the ride home Her hair had been styled and his tux had been picked up He had even rented a stretch limo to h-ansport them to the event When the two finally met, they ex- changed boutonniere and corsage, and got into the limousine for the chaufferred nde (o Palm Springs. The Yule Festival this year was held on December 9, 1988 at the Marquis Hotel in Palm Springs According to ASCBC, approx- imately 170 people attended the event. It was one of the best Yules we ' ve had in a long hme It was coordinated very well. commented Liz Loper, Entertainment for the evening was provided by Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman. 1 loved him! 1 thought he was great! exclaimed Shaun Davis, Mr. Wayland Marler. Associate Professor of History, emceed the event as he announced the candidates for the honors of Mr. and Miss CBC. At that special moment, two Senior ' s names were announced; Debby Browning and Randy Hanltn, Randy commented on being selected Mr, CBC. Being selected as Mr, CBC put the icing on the cake of mv college experience I was shocked, but I felt honored Debby also shared her feelings. ' When my name was called, I was shocked and surprised It was the first thing like this that I ' d ev learned have made one of the special moments in my four memorable years ; Baptist I am proud to be a part of a school with so mucf potential and one that honors God Cal Baptist will always be in my thoughts and prayers The Yule wasn ' t the only holiday activity that was put on by the school, though. The annual Lighline of the Christmas Tree was held on December 1st Highlighted by a living Nativity scene, the Light- ing also featured alumnus Sonny Richardson, Police Chief of Riv- erside, giving a Christmas greeting and a combined choir from the colleges ensembles singing Christmas carols. Coordinated by the Citizens ' Committee, the annual event was viewed by approx- imately 500 people The visitors were entertained v;ith carollers and kept warm with not cider and cookies A member o was heard to comment, It was a lovely time My family really enjoyed the singing and the atmosphere. ' ings on, the Music and Drama the Christnias favonte. Amahl and the Night Visitors, by Menotti The program was scheduled for the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd, but was postponed until the next weekend due the illness of Tim Padilla. who played Amahl It was a bit of an the program went off full of g It offered a variety of activities anci ii ommunity. Lori Lothenore staled, It v y four years here at Cal Bapti: The lighted tree stands aglow as mem- bers of the community listen to Christ- mas carols. Krissy Grey and Nan Wang chat while waiting for their escorts. HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES

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Yule-goen Chris Henion and Debbie Browning look ihaip ai a tack. Bryan Fleeman, aliunnua Ron Chria- tolear, and Dr. David Mualc prepare for the opening night of Anuhl and the Night Vlalton. Riverside police chief. Sonny Richard- son, a Cal Baptist alumnus, delivers a Christmas greeting. The gathered crowd watches as the lights on the tree burst into glow at the aimual tree-lighting. Cal Baptist presented a living Nativity scene at the Lighting of the Christmas Tree. 32 STUDENT UFE

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Duane Taylo LIGHT! join i lers. and Drew Williams o the procession of carol Couple Dawn Keys and Dan Ortiz wait for the other people at their table. Entertainment was provided by Chris- tian artist Steven Curtis Chapman for the pleasure of those at the Yule. w nR r i R% Mil r i 1 ' ' i i « itftat ' lL.- ' ' • ' ' • ' • 3P v Emcee Wayland Marie candidates for the honoi CBC. of Mr. and Mi5 12B STUDFNT LIFE Tim Padilla and Ron Christolear portray characters in Menotti ' s Amahl and the Night Visitors.