Eastern University - Log Yearbook (St Davids, PA)

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THE FRESHMEN CHOIR Many musically inclined freshmen come to Eastern with a dream and a prayer that God will make this dream come true. The members of the Freshman Class of 1958-59 were no exception to this, for they, too, came with a dream, and experienced its rich and rewarding fulfillment. Thirty-six freshmen were chosen to make up the Freshman Choir, trained under the uniquely inspiring leadership of Professor Joel Anderson in two, hour-Iong, weekly rehearsals. The excellent musical training they were privileged to receive at his hand was a part of that dream. They sang praise to God at important college func- tions, and served their Lord with their hearts and voices in the churches of the surrounding area. They gained invaluable experience and training neces- sary to prepare them for the Touring Choir, the ulti- mate dream of freshmen choir-members who wish to broaden the scope of their witness in the min- istry of music. Bottom Row, left to right: J. Herron, J. Gilliam, B. Meade, R. Stotsenburg, C. Wafie, I. Liston, S. Still, J. Sixsmith, N. Kinsman. Second Row: N. Morgan, L. Towle, J. Taylor, D. Hunt, M. Seldon, L. Stanley, B. Stewart, F. Edwards, L. Myers. Third Row.- C. Haynes, R. Slaght, K. Lyman, C. Metzger, E. Moore, B. Stergios, B. Cook, J. Swaim. Top Row: B. Hewitt, T. Devitt, E. Scott, B. Lukens, A. Wentworth, J. Milby, 8. Montgomery, R. Behrens, R. Getty.

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Tun xj3ysmggwm , THE INKlINGS Left to right: P. Cummings; J. Harrison; D. Fleming, D. Hunt; Robert N. Burrows, Advisor; S. Corbett; C. Pierce. Good writing is diFficult, for to write well is to write without pretense, without Showmanship. The best sentences are always the simpIy-written sent- ences that come after interminable hours of toil in which the pen is bitten and the mind is wrung. Though words are the writer's tools, good writing is not merely words but the indispensable blood and heart and bones of man. Inklings, the literary journal of Eastern Baptist College, contains poems, essays, short stories, and vignettes written by members of the student body. Through a careful screening process on the part of the editors and the faculty adviser, the slick pieces and the pieces replete with false notes are dis- carded. Retained are the pieces in which the student displays some measure of artistic ability, some measure of honesty rooted in seIt-knowledge. Though Inklings is still in its nascent stage ionly five issues have come outi, already it is approaching what the first editor envisioned back in i955ethe day when it would be cm outstanding example of distinguished creative writing.

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-- MerH-rvpgaaa s:+v.-:--::;M.-rd-:k .ZCZTZ'I,re-rrt-?:v-:2w;-Vf.mtj ;-.--:--:-,+.+a..n::z.; TV s ,1 s. r.. n. . mpg, . 7 THE COllEGE CHOIR To proclaim the Saviour in sacred song is the privilege given to the students who comprise the Eastern Baptist College Choir. Throughout the year the message of the choir reaches hundreds of people who attend the concerts. Each year this group makes a ten-doy tour to various sections of the Eastern United States during Spring Vocation. Other activities of the choir in- clude singing out local churches, state and national conventions, and at events held at the college and seminary. They have sung on radio and television, and some of their selections have been recorded. Under the leadership of Prof. Joel Anderson, the choir practices several hours each week. Before the beginning of the school year and during the period between first and second semester, on extensive choir marathon is held at which time the group has an opportunity to perfect and polish the entire con- cert program. Being a member of the College Choir is certainly not all hard work, however. An eagerly awaited time each year for the thirty-five members of this organization occurs in March when the group em- barks on the annual Spring Choir Tour. Traveling by bus,'the choir covers hundreds of miles each year, and presents concerts in numerous churches and high schools. This year the Middle West was the area to which the choir journeyed, singing to many eager and re- ceptive groups throughout Ohio and Michigan. The hospitable Christian families of the churches sponsor- ing the concerts opened up their homes each night to the weary travellers and made them feel most welcome. One policy of the choir is to take advantage of the educational features and places of interest in the cities where concerts are given. A highlight of this year's tour was a visit to on automobile foc- tory in Detroit. At the close of the tour the choir members were greeted by their many friends and schoolmates who attended the final Homecoming Concert in our gym- nosium-auditorium. The Eastern Baptist College Choir plays a unique and important role in our College. The opportunities it provides for its members to present their sacred message are richly rewarding both to the individuals taking part and to those to whom the message is sung. TOURING CHOIR First Row, left to right: A. Miller, M. McGIoughIin, R. Vroom, J. Shankle, H. Johnson, R. Reagle, D. Roderick; Second Row: N. Solamun, G. Shingledecker, M. Riesen, J. Parkinson, K. Smith, C. Biorn, J. Eldred, J. Hackney, M. Richardson; Third Row: L. Bryan, W. Thompson, R. Storms, A. Steinbright, L. Morris, 8. Williamson, D. Beals, M. Ryder, B. Hozelwood; Fourth Row: W. Vaskis, J. Jordon, F. Burke, V. Ash, A. Cox, J. Hester, W. Amos, J. Van Deursen, J. Bammesberger.