Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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y School spirit is shown by I j others than students e assis- i I tant professor of psy- , choIogy, 'Berl Best, shakes his cow bell which he brings to all Crusader games. 184 Fans feature Fans applaud a Crusader basket with free pom poms from the sophomore class. The game against Drury was well attended but the Crusaders lost 58-52. Photo by Howard Tripp. The Best bell clangs as part of the ans, in cowboy outfits, odd hats, and dark glasses, carried anything from a trumpet to a cowbell and shared one thing ,. Crusader support. The crowd roared, stomped, and waved purple tthe. company's color for mar- Ho ward Tripp Besides being a Crusader football fan, sophomore Bryan Wilkins takes in a football game from his home state, Nebraska, on a portable television while attending an Evangel game. Photo by Howard Tripp. fanfare of sports ooni and white pom poms at the football and basketball games. Above the din, how- ever, the distinct toll of Assis- tant Professor of Psychology Berl Best's bell, was heard. When I came here, the spirit at EvangeI was at a very low ebb. I wanted to show I cared. I wanted them to know I was here, Best said. The Evangel College Band backed up Best's cowbell. The most animated figure in any given crowd voiced the mood of the supporters. It paced the rhythm of the crowd in the tense and dull moments. We're an extension of what's going on, commented John Shows, band director. We want to be involved. We want to be a vital part. And there were those energetic Cheerleaders who faithfully supported the teams at every game. When the fans tired of the cheers and stunts, the excitement continued with the sight of antics performed by 'students. Phil Wan- nemacher, junior, and Richard 'Mitchell, sophomore, were known to throw a whole drum corps off beat. enth usiasts Crusader fans varied from those who sat in total apathy to those who were spastic. On the norm, fans sat and listened and watched intensely. When points were scored, approval was evident. Some yelled, stomped, and' clapped. Others smiled or gave a sigh of relief. In the meantime, those wouId-be coaches and sports analysts sat huddled, pointing and commenting to them- selves. Among the sports enthu- siasts were the miniature cheerleaders - the kids of teachers, administrators, and staff members. Mimicking the actions and echoing the cheers of the varsity cheerleaders, the kids were an ever-present part of the whole scene. Fans, rowdy and conserva- tive, joined with the faculty to support the teams. Athletics is our expression of what Evangel is all about. I believe in it and this is my way of saying 'I enjoy being with you, expressed Best. - Anita Davis ? i l I

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