Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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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

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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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The killing of John Lennon on December 8, 1980, produced this response from one student in Krause Hall. Mickey Mouse reminds Angela i Broxson, freshman, that tests i will sooh be over. Christmas I vacation, lengthened to four ; week's, provided a much need- T ed, and wanted rest. Becky Walters V Mawxwwwii Terry Darnell Spreading a little Christmas cheer, junior Dean Waddell carries a box of Cheer laundry soap with him while visiting rooms at Lewis Hall's Christ. mas open house. His elfish friend was freshman Sherri Smith. FMS cease! Christmas peace Many students also decorated L' their rooms. A party atmos- phere prevailed as the second floor lobby was packed with people. The evening ended with a party for Lewis residents. This was the first year for the open house to be on different nights, but it provid- 1 ed the students and guests with a chance to relax and enjoy visiting the dorms. Peo- ple were not as rushed and - were able to visit more, said Miss Minard. Although open house provided a brief interlude from studying, students could not get finals off their minds. During the last week of school, the library became the popular hangout. Extra-curricular ac- tivity ceased as students crammed for exams. The announcement of John Lennon's death broke in momentarily on the intensity of cramming and reviewing in early December. This, com- bined with the baCk-and-forth negotiations over the hostage situation, kept students aware of other kinds of true-false and multiple choices. Many students desperately tried tto no avaiD to change their finals so they could go home early. One by one each exam was crossed off the list with a sigh of relief, or in some cases, a groan of despair - due to a lack of studying. Smiles and frowns told who was finished with finals and heading home, and who still had four exams left to go. The long semester behind them, most students were ready for a month-long vaca- tion, seeing their family and friends, and having a good long rest. -Kent Moody junior Lynn Schulz and sophomore Debbie Dodson are accompanied by senior Becky Frost as they sing a medley of Ring Those Bells, God , , Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and .1 r What Child Is This at the Christmas ' Praise Festival. Val Aldrich Terry Durnell :1 76 Christmas