Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Contemporary, classics: from friend to foe hen the applause died W down, and the lights came up, the audience left the chapel surrounded by a sense of the seriousness of commitment. A Man For All Seasons, by Robert Bolt, portrayed the conflict in the life of Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor under King Henry VIII. More, torn by a decision between loyalty to the king or loyalty to God, chose God and was killed for it. The character of More was played by lohn Russell, senior, who communicated the con- flicts between More and Cromwell, senior Craig Tavani; and More and his friends the Duke of Norfolk, sophomore Gregg Detwiler, and Richard Rich, junior Mark Kelton. Much of More's homelife was exhibited through the efforts of Renee Allen, so- phomore, as his daughter, Margaret; sophomore Julie Campbell as his wife, Alice; and sophomore Bruce Stanton as his son-in-law, William Roper. An entertaining scene between Henry VIII, played by instructor David Smith, and More helped the audience make up its own mind about the worthiness of the king. His asinine conversations with More and his family, his pride and arrogance, all kept the audience sympathizing with More's decision to oppose the king. The glue that kept everything together, however, was the character of the Common Man, portrayed by John Huffcutt, sophomore. He told the story through the eyes of More's steward, the boat- man, the innkeeper, the jailor, the juror, and the executioner , by on-stage costume altera- tions. Throughout, the Com- mon Man's mercenary attitude and witty comments lightened the serious scenes. Other characters were Cardinal Woolsey, played by sophomore Alan Smith; Signor Chapuys, played by junior Cameron Pace; Chapuys' at- tendent, played by freshman Jeff Wortz; a woman played by sophomore Missy Wemett; the Archbishop of Canterbury, played by senior Victor Force; and the musicians, Janet Bruner, sophomore, and Dan Shigo, senior. The play was directed by Smith and man- aged by Kathy Gabbard, sen- ior. i e III! Spencer Assistant professor of drama, David Smith tKing Henry VIID demands that senior John Russell tSir Thomas Morey give his approval of the king's divorce. Senior john Russell tSir Thomas Morey stands trial before sophomore Gregg Detwiler tDuke of Norfollq, senior Craig Tavani tThomas Cromwelh, and senior Victor Force tArchbishop of Canter- buryy. lohn Huffcutt, Yso- phomore, Gailory observes the trial. A Man for All Seasons 31

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Experience develops example Graduates establish a successful work standard rom Maine to New Mex- Fico, California to Con- necticut, alumni from Evangel have set the trend for future graduates. Recognized by em- ployers as worthy, profes- sional, and diligent, grad- uates have become classic. Consider, for instance, Lillian O'Mahony. She graduated in 1980 as an accounting major. As a transfer student, Miss O'Mahony found a tough program in accounting. But, the hard work paid off. Before Miss O'Mahony graduated, she was offered a job at Birchwood Nursing Home as the accounts receivable manager. This po- sition, close to her New York home, keeps her busy with 200 patient-accounts, bills, deposits, and general money-handling activities. Dr. Timothy Steffens, Miss O'Mahony's employer, is a full-time businessman. He notices extra effort and compliments me when I do well, she stated. Another 1980 graduate, WWW P!ans and preparations are the begin- ning of the work on the Hl-CALI. for Darla Musgrove, editorial assistant. MISS Musgrove was a 1979 graduate. Graduate of 1979, Cathy Hutton stops her research to answer a question. Miss Hutton lhas been working in the Church School literature department of the Gospel Publishing House for over a year. Rulll mi Bill Liles, didn't travel as far and had to look for his job. He remained in Springfield to break into broadcasting. Liles is fulfilling his child- hood dream. Working as a dee jay and news reporter on KWTO, a local radio station, he is gaining the much needed experience in broad- casting. Not all students come to school with a particular goal, yet they definitely find their place in society when they graduate. Gwenda Goodwin came to school leaning toward business but even- tually graduated with a dou- ble major in English and Communications. Miss Goodwin is em- ployed at Gospel Publishing House tGPHl in Springfield. She began as a secretary in the summer of 1980 because she was going to return to Evangel to student-teach in the fall. Events didn't happen that way, however, and Miss Goodwin became the editor- ial assistant in the youth department. Dan Flegal is another example of the Evangel clas- sic. Josten'swAmerican Year- book Company hired Flegal shortly after he graduated in 1979. A major concern from both the company and Flegal was his llreligious educa- tion. The compatible per- sonality shown by Flegal proved there was no need for concern. In school he stated that the atmosphere was more personalized, giv- ing him a chance to develop the needed business-world attributes. Not all the graduates are as successful in obtaining a job so quickly, but they all have the potential to be successful when they do get a job. It is this success that has given the graduates a classic reputation. e Setting up for the next part of the show, Bill liles, 1980 graduate, continues speaking over the airwaves. Practical experience at Evangel gave liles help in getting a job at KWTO, Rock 99. Photo by Ruth Maasbach. .V' Azwnrnhmtelr 32 Gradua tes