Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Madrigal Dinner Recalls Medieval Y ule Customs Candlelight, 16th century cos- tumes and musical entertainment set the mood for the 10th annual Old English Madrigal Dinner. Lord and Lady of the Manor, Dr. and Mrs. William Wilkins, began the festivities with a wassail toast to the Christmas season. Pages dressed in medieval garb escorted the guests to their seven-course meal which included a mixed fish plate, roast pork, Yorkshire pud- ding, peacock pie, salad and flam- ing plum pudding. A recorder ensemble, brass ensemble, harpsi- cord, Madrigal singers and acro- bats provided entertainment throughout the meal. The Lort Hays Ballroom was transformed into a medieval English manor house for the festivities. a. Toward the end of the evening festivi- ties, l)r. William Wilkins recites a quote from Shakespeare ' s MacBelh, as Mrs. Wilkins and castle servants Brad Prinz, Mike Swafford, Ric k Sc hroeder and Charles Riedel listen attentively. I). Cindy Baltha or is part of the- recorder ensemble that entertains the- castle guests. Madrigal Dinner 29

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a. Mr. and Mrs. Valis Rockwell are guests of honor at the Madrigal Dinner and Dr. and Mrs. William Wilkins are Lord and lady of the Manor. h. Kirk Spikes, Lois Vesecky and loyce Schraeder sound a trumpet fanfare to announce the beginning of the 10th annual Madrigal Dinner. c. Anna Trent and Kim Goebel end their dance presentation with a graceful bow for the Lord and Lady and castle guests. d. Castle servants Brad Prinz, Mike Swaf- ford, Rick Schrocder and Charles Riedel, carry the elaborately decorated boar ' s head. 28 Madrigal Dinner

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Ten Groups Work Together For Annual Varsity Show A wide variety of music, ranging from John Philip Sousa marches to j azz, was presented by. 10 per- forming groups at the annual Var- sity Band Show in November. Tiger Debs and Tiger Flags did routines to music by the Football Band. Also featured in the show were the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Alumni Dixieland Band and Civic Symphony, all under the direction of Lyle Dilley. The FHS |azz Ensemble, directed by lames Olcolt, and the Fort Flays Concert Choir, directed by Don- ald Stout, each performed several numbers. Other entertainment included the 14-member Manhattan FH i gh School Pops Choir, directed by FHS alumnus David Bauer; Mari- lyn Zimmer, FHS dance instructor; baton twirlers; and vocal and instrumental soloists. a. Tim thrlidi and Connie Whitely play a saxophone duet during the performance by the FHS jazz Ensemble, at the Varsity Band Show. The ensemble was directed by lames Olcotl. b. During a musical marching routine, the tiger Flags form an arch in front of the Football Band, as drum major Frank Mall directs. c. Nancy Whisman performs a vocal solo as the Symphonic Band provides back- ground music. 30 Varsity Show