Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Howard Tripp ics: 980 orth he effort. the AECS Activi- arned from the' at plagued the for making the stival a tradition d Maranatha '80 -nt for all future sical festivals in ing New York ated the stage in -s Building on ch 29, as students the floor to ough the 1980 heryl Jarvis, jun- rmen Hammer; lured the V e N. Freshmen Karrie Kalaher and Jeff Neal were supp'orting actors in one of the spring plays, Who am I this time? a comedy written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and directed by Dr. Nonna Dalan. lamar Burliholder Howard Tripp Paul Clark shares his love for God through singing at Maran- atha '80. Clark varied his act by singing both his old and new songs. The last to perform at Maran- atha '80, Phil Keaggy revived and inspired the crowd. They begged for encores past 2 a.m. photo by Howard Tripp Spring Concerts 85

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Fireworks presents lively entertainment at Maranatha '80. An unfamiliar group to most students, they were well received by the cheering audience. Whether solo or with his back-up band, Phil Keaggy hypnotizes the audience with almost magical guitar playing. His finale, brought a standing ovation from the crowd. a 4 west, contemporary Chris- tian music festivals spread like wildfire across the nation. The flame, however, passed Springfield, Missouri until Maranatha '80 lit the Activities Building on Saturday, March 15. Andrus, Blackwood 8t Co., Fireworks, the Phil Keaggy Band, Gentle Expressions, the Tracy Zinn Band, Paul Clark, Denny Duron, and Daniel Amos each sparked the even- ing in their unique way. In spite of an approximate $7000 loss and a few formid- able problems, senior Bill Liles, Association of Evangel College Students tAECSt vice-presi- Howard Tripp dent, felt that the festival was Hound Tripp Contemporary, classics: from Middle Ages to 1980 A - F rom north, south, east, and in every way worth the effort. Liles and the AECS Activi- ties Board learned from the problems that plagued the festival. Plans for making the Maranatha festival a tradition continued, and Maranatha '80 ' set a precedent for all future Christian musical festivals in Springfield. 1 x An evening New York skyline illuminated the stage in the Activities Building on Saturday, March 29, as students crowded on the floor to Escape through the 1980 Spring Fling. Emcees Cheryl Jarvis, jun- ior, and Carmen Hammer, sophomore, lured the t audience V

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86 Spring Concerts Lamar Burkholder Senior Glen Carlson played a dual role in Who am I This Time? one of three plays from Omnibus Night. Glen was both the character, Newt, and the narrator. Noah, Iim lensen, sophomore, coaxes his wife, Renee Bradshaw, freshman, to come into the ark before the flood. His sons and wives wait for them. howani 'Tripp cllassic: from Middle Ages to 1980 through the musical and comical attempts to free the students from their studies. Competition was tough as 40 acts auditioned for a spot on the program. Senior Jim Adams, one of the 15 selected acts, commented, It gave me a feeling of accomplishment because of all the competition just to get into the show. The show provided a means of escape through misty renditions of popular songs like The Rose and bee- bopping jingles like Let's Go To the Joust. The combination of skits, music, friends, and New York's evening skyline unlocked another traditional spring es- capade. Opera, drama, and con- certs share one thing in com- mon - the stage. From this common ground, each art Sophomore AI lanilr played a scien- tific bookworm in a Spring Fling skit. The skit showed what students suffer to get to Florida for spring break. Kris; layroe presents its unique message. Thought-provoking one- act plays staged on Omnibus Night, presented a variety of different types of drama, according to Kathy Gabbard, sophomore. Miss Gabbard ap- peared in Who Am I this Time?, one of the three plays performed. Music flowed from the stage as Dallas Holm and Praise shared their unique art. The gentle harmony of the group filled the evening of entertain- ment and ministry. Drama and music com- bined on stage to present Britten's adaptation of a medieval miracle play. The opera pageant, Noye's Fludde, colorfully dramatized the biblical account. The stage, though used in a variety of ways, offers enter- tainment for all. e