Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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18 January Term . Bn RIGHT: Enjoying the view of the Aegean Sea, Mandy Harrison, Heidi Nichols, and Kimberley Stafford-stand at the Temple of Poseidon at Saunion on the coast of Greece. BELOW: Working with Habitat for Humanity for their January internships, Bonnie Warford and Beth Obenshain measure siding for a house in Optimis Park. BOTTOM: Taking a break from internships and workshops, students play flag football in a game organized by Mark McDivitt — the freshman Skills Activity Coordinator.

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ABOVE: Passing out bulletins in the front of Belk Chapel, deacon Dana Christopher welcomes guests to the Moravian Lovefeast. LEFT: After Dr. Paul Newman reads the fifth Scripture lesson, student conductor Deborah Dalton directs the Concert Choir’s rendition of Zoltan Kodaly’s “Ave Maria” during the Lovefeast. On Sunday night, December 9, orshippers from Queens and the surrounding Charlotte area crowded into ►elk Chapel for a special Christmas service. In preparation for the event, the Leligious Life Committee baked buns in the cafeteria, decorated the chapel with handles and greenery, and chose Scripture ■eaders from every facet of the Queens community — students, faculty, staff, and idministration. It was the traditional loravian Lovefeast, and, as Religious Life 'ommittee chairman Michele McGurk said, “It’s a beautiful Christmas tradition 'hich exemplifies the whole Christmas spirit.” Yule Tidings The service began with the congregation singing “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and continued with the lighting of the Advent Wreath. In between Yuletide hymns, Scripture readers Diana Williams, Dr. Robert Porter, Dr. Maria Terrell, Meg Stanley, Alan Lee, Dr. Paul Newman, and Jean Cline read the Christmas story to the congregation. After the blessing, the servers distributed Moravian buns, coffee, and candles to the congregation, then lit the candles and “passed the Light” to each worshipper. At the conclusion of the Lovefeast, the congregation was invited to the Queens Christmas tree lighting in front of Burwell Parlors. A different kind of Christmas tradition provided a unique study break before final examinations began. On Reading Day Eve, dormitory residents sang Christmas carols as they carried lighted candles to the bonfire pit in the quadrangle. Professor Ronald Basini and Dr. Robert Whalen, dressed in colonial garb, carried out the Yulelog and read the traditional “Proclamation.” By touching sprigs of holly to the Yulelog and throwing them into the bonfire, students symbolically exorcised the evils of a year. Christmas at Queens was over, but their best present of all was on December 19, when Christmas vacation officially began. Christmas: Moravian, Yulelog 17

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 From Athens to AMA Whether they were visiting the Parthe- non in Athens, passing out free samples of Drixoral in a shopping mall, or participat- ing in a three-week leadership workshop, students experienced various activities dur- ing January term. Most freshmen took the Leadership I course on campus, while up- perclassmen could choose between taking internships in Charlotte, traveling in a fac- ulty-chaperoned European tour, or simply enjoying an extended Christmas break at home. In the American Management Associ- ation’s program, participants learned how- to handle office situations, give speeches, and balance budgets; they also learned to distinguish between different personality types. It was as much a personal growing experience as it was an educational experi- ence,” said Lisa Robertson. Angie DeBord found another benefit from Leadership I: I learned to be five times more enthusias- tic!” Internships were more demanding on students. After interning at Merrill Lynch — where she was offered a job as a broker’s secretary — Caroline Cotham commented, I learned that I do not want to be a sales assistant, because it is a hard job that takes a lot of time.” European tourists had more fun. Said Copper Allen, who went on Dr. and Mrs. Goode's tour of Greece, I got to see a lot of the stuff I'd studied in Human- ities, and experiencing a different culture was very rewarding and worthwhile.” From its start on the 7th to its finish on the 28th, January term was an action- packed interlude between semesters. V LEFT: During their visit to Athens, the Goodes' tour group climbs the steps to the Acropolis. BELOW: “Building homes and hope for God s people in need,” students intern with the Habitat for Humanity program in Charlotte. January Term 19