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

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Christmas brought the 25th year of the Madrigal Tradition or many stu- dents, faculty and alumni, Christmas not only brought tidings of good cheer, it also brought an an- nual feast for lords and la- dies to the university cam- pus. They gathered in the Memorial Union Sunset Lounge and were led up the stairway to the Black and Gold Room. There they enjoyed a great feast while listening to the music of Mad- rigal singers. The Old English Madrigal Dinner was introduced 25 years ago by Donald E. Stout, professor of music, and John C. Thorns, chairman of the art department. It was modeled after the Madri- gale that was brought to England from Italy during the 16th century. For an evening, the men and women who graced the halls of the university were treated like Old English gentry. “A Tradition in Its 25th Year was the theme chosen for the Madrigal Dinner conducted in early Decem- ber. Donald E. and Marguerite Stout served as lord and lady of the castle for the event that over the years became tradition on campus. Tickets for both evenings of the event were sold out within a 24 hour time span. Since it was the last performance of the Madrigal before Stout ' s retire- ment, many singers from previous years returned to sing along during the performances. As one of the Madrigal singers, Kimi Fulton, Syracuse sophomore, said, “I thought it was a lot of fun. It was neat to meet singers who had performed in previous years.” Even though Stout thought the Friday, Dec. 2, show went much smoother, he said he was particu- larly pleased with the turnout of the Saturday, Dec. 3, performance. “Saturday, when a lot of my for- mer singers came back was sort of an especially nice night for them and me,” Stout said. That performance also marked the 50 th and final production of the event for both Stout and Thorns. If the Madrigal tradition contin- ues, it will be under new direction and may undergo some changes. “I suspect that it will be a little different if they do continue it. It should befree for the new people to do the things that they want to do,” Stout said. Vicki Schmidtberger EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY Marriot employees Jill Kohlasch, Hays junior, Amy Boucher, Hays High School junior, and Lisa Dinkelf Hays junior, serve the guests of the castle (Photo by Joan Walker) Campus Life 25

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CONCENTRATION Spring Trail, Osborne senior, performs as one of the Madrigal Singers (Photos by Jean Walker) A LORD ' S FEAST Layton Nance, Syracuse senior; Paul Cash, Hays senior; Shawn Mar- tin, Hays senior; and Volvey Blocker, Ellsworth junior, carry one course of the meal 24 Madrigal

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Songs, dances, jokes, lectures, lead to CLEANING UP HIS ACT. Entertainer Chip Franklin puts on his act at the Black and Gold Boom. Franklin uses his offbeat sense of humor to poke fun at life’s strange events. (Photo by Jean Walker) Entertainment aughter, smiles and looks of en- joyment were brought to campus and the community through en- tertainment. Students , fac- ulty and the community had the opportunity to broaden their social life by attending various concerts and activi- ties sponsored by the Memo- rial Union Activities Board . MUAB booked the year with con- certs, comedians, dances, movies, speakers and games. One highlight of the presenta- tions was Reptile World, Profes- sional reptile handler, Michael D. Shwedick, exhibited unusual mem- bers of the crocodilian family, con- strictors, and lizards. (continued) HARMONIZING FOR ALL. Singer song- writer Allen Ross entertains the audience at the Backdoor Ross’ shows combine music and comedy. (Photo by Jean Walker) 26 MUAB Presentations