Chowan College - Chowanoka Yearbook (Murfreesboro, NC)

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Director Sandra Boyce delivers words of encourage- menL to the backstage cast. Thomas Cole, The Rainmaker, attempts to convince Laura of his plan. Scott Canfieid believes in the powers of the Rain- maker.

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The Rainmaker Once again, the Chowan Players provided the col- lege and the community excellent entertainment when they staged The Rainmaker during October of the fall semester. The play, written by Richard Nash, takes place in a dry, midwestern town, where rain hasn ' t fallen in months, in the home of a family of two sons and a soon-to-be-old-maid daughter. Enter the Rainmaker, a con man who convinces the family that— with enough money— he can make it rain. The play ends happily, and we learn the value of follow- ing our dreams and believing in ourselves. Directed by Sandra Boyce, The Rainmaker showcased the talents of students, Laura Crum. Thomas Gale. Scott Canfield. Gregg Lowe, Thomas Cole, and townsperson Michael Hewitt from Woodland. Chaplain R. Hargus Taylor was a smashing success with audiences in his hilarious por- trayal of the gulliable country farmer. ♦♦+4 t Gregg Lowe and Laura Crum try to strike up a relationship. Hargus Taylor, the father, argues with his daughter. Laura Crum. Thomas Gale makes his entrance as the older brother. 28

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Auditorium in McDowell Columns is Dedicated The auditorium in historic McDowell Col- umns was named in honor of the late Dr. J. Clyde Turner during the annual Founder ' s Day ceremonies, held October 10. The services were held immediately following a convocation in Jesse Helms Center, which featured Dr. Alton H. McEachern. pastor of First Baptist Church, Greensboro, as speaker. In his remarks. Dr. McEachern said Dr. Turner contributed to Chowan and remembered the college in his will. These funds were used as seed money for the renovation of the ' J. Clyde Turner Auditorium ' . The Turner family was represented by his niece, Mrs. Deryl Hart, and her daughter, Mrs. Charles Warner, who unveiled the plaque at the entrance of the auditorium. Mrs. Ruby Udvarnoki, right, unveiled the pla- que inside Turner Auditorium, which lists the names of those persons contributing to the renovation project. Looking on is Bobby Cross, Director of Development. F ' amily members and other gue.sls of the college are pictured in the corridor of McDowell Columns to witness the unveiling of the plaque by Mrs. Charles Warner, to name the auditorium in honor of Dr. J. Clyde Turner.