Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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, 74 Christmas Business department secretary loyce Dement refills the coffee as senior Janice Baker chooses a Christmas goodie at the department's Christmas party. Opportunities to reflect on the meaning of Christmas are infinite. Through the hostage situation and other world events, students exer- cised their interpretation of Christ- mas. Cliff Spencer Terry Darnell ' h age . his certainly not be inspection, but brought out ti most people. The tradi house was held beginning witi which had its November 17. N1 provide a respi term exams, it g chance to see i behind those for The other their open hous tion of the Chi during the last the fall semestei Walther Hal its open house or had the Christm floor, competing prize, decorated themes. Seconc sidents won w Winter Wonde residents had c. and punch set visitors. Cindy Min Hall president, dug .' Terry Dum ell

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b I 1 1w 8' . , ,W :7 e ,. V , i .. Wynr-m v 1.; e . w; .' a 61' m. , Robert Veil or 10. am, students worked their way into the chapel building, repeating with shouts and whispers their own student identification number. This scene has always been part of an important aspect of student life since the first day of classes in 1955. Changesihave taken place since that first chapel service, but students have maintained the same l'spiritual caliber, pointed out Donald Pearson, professor of physical education and 24-year faculty member of the school. At the start, the fine arts auditorium, and then the exist- ing library building, were used to conduct services. Eventually a series of barracks were placed side-by-side and the partitions removed to create the present chapel. A new chapel is under construction and is expected to be ready for the fall term of 1981. Chapel services were first formalized to be a small, personal type. The services were geared to the individual or small group. Over the years, however, chapel has become an expression of the students' worship and ministry to God. Jim lurrens, senior, at- tended Evangel as a freshman in 1972. He explained, Chapel had more extended services, more revivals, and it seemed that the Spirit moved easier. Now it has become more E very weekday morning at 9 thoughtful and mature. It has a Once is not enough for all Enrollment creates need for two chapel services much deeper understanding. A new problem facing students was the two-chapel program. Due to the enroll- ment of almost 2000 students, chapel was extremely crowded and had to meet in the Activities Building. Several al- ternatives were considered before the two-chapel idea was accepted as the best. After rearranging classes and confusing students, teachers, and chapel directors, chapel services were set for 9 and 10 am. Students attended the one that best fit their schedule. Jim Hestand, senior, said, emphasis on It's nice to be able to find a I ' seat and to have a choice of which service to attend, but there is a certain disunification about the whole thing. The biggest drawback of the double chapel was the atmosphere of separation. Chapel has been a time to be together before a hectic part of the day. Now you're no longer sure who you'll meet in chapel, commented Mary Barnett, junior. Having one chapel gave some students the only chance to see friends and roommates. Administrators decided, however, that the two-chapel way was the best solution. Everyone cooperated and helped to make the decision work. Chapel attendance check- ers, offering usherettes, mu- sicians, and speakers devoted time and effort to keep things smooth and pleasurable. Steve Leatherwood, senior, com- mented, There was lots of breathing room for people to enjoy chapel since there were no schedule conflicts. Students filed in and out of Chapel everyday, experienc- ing the regular ministry of the Holy Spirit and hearing the important biblical truths that makes Evangel the unique school it is. e A bulldozer near the site of the chapel construction symbolizes the recent changes on campus - the tearing down of the old to be replaced by newer and larger buildings. Inlormalion Services An artist's rendering of the completed chapel structure which will be ready for use by fall semester 1981. junior Debbie larsen takes notes on President Spence's sermon How to Accept Criticism in chapel. Chapel speakers included students, faculty, Pastor Webb, and ministers from around the world. Photo by Tom Quick Chapel 73

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Open houses mark semester 8 end then Finals cease! Christmas peace Cliff Spencer Telry Burnt hy would an aver- age student clean his room? Well, certainly not because of room inspection, but open house brought out the l'clean in most people. The traditional open house was held in each dorm, beginning with Scott Hall which had its open house November 17. Not only did this provide a respite from mid- term exams, it gave the girls a chance to see what goes on behind those forbidden doors. The other dorms held their open houses in celebra- tion of the Christmas season during the last two weeks of the fall semester. Walther Hall, which held its open house on December 5, had the Christmas spirit. Each floor, competing for a $20 first prize, decorated to different themes. Second South re- sidents won with Walking Winter Wonderland. Many residents had candy, cookies, and punch set out for the visitors. Cindy Minard, Burgess Hall president, said, Our purpose was to have more unity in the dorm. Open house was held on December 7. The Friday night before, residents celebrated commun- ion. Saturday was spent decor- ating the halls and lobbies. Third South won the $20 first prize for the best decorated hall. Lewis and Spence halls held their open house on December 10. Spence Hall had a traditional open house as individuals decorated their rooms and held a party in the second floor lobby. Many girls provided refreshments for their visitors. Lewis Hall president, Craig Tavani, senior, said, We want- ed people to actually enjoy the dorm. They broke away from the traditional open house as they entertained visitors with a live band, skits, and various activities in the second floor lobby. They also provided a food bar with egg nog, punch, Cheese, and crackers. Each floor had the respon- sibility for decorating the walls of the second floor lobby. b Terry Durnell e 7 f Tom Quirk Amidst the usual room decor- um, Christmas decorations fit in corners, on desks, over doors, and on windows. Many students spent precious money to make their rooms more like home. Beneath silent bells, lanora Creel, freshman, studies for one of several finals. All but Scott and Krause halls held an open house during the two weeks prior to finals. Christmas 75