Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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Different Styles But Same Purpose Although the groups at Freed-I-Iardeman have different styles and programs, they all have one purpose in mind: to represent F- HC in a becoming manner. The Pied Pipers have been in existence since 1969. They are under the direction of Dr. Hank McDaniel. The Pipers travel to area schools, hospitals, retardation centers, and wherever children are. They present improvisational theatre for children includ- ing songs, stories, and poems. Phoenix began in 1981. It was formerly know as Pickin' Time, but, the name was changed to fit the style of music. Phoenix travels to represent the school in an effort to attract young people. Phoenix is directed by Frank McMeen and travels to many schools, youth rallies, and banquets. In order to get a higher level of enthusi- asm at the ballgames, the Pep Band was brought back to F-HC. Under the direction of Harvey Rhodes, the band played popular uballgame music to help cheer the Lions' and Lady Lions' basketball teams. The group practiced for many weeks to get the right sound. One of their first perfor- mances was in the Homecoming parade. Mike Dozier, trumpet player, said, It was a great feeling being able to get the crowd at the ballgames excited and yelling. Ambassadors was formed in 1985 in an effort to reach out to more students. The groups traveled many, many miles -perform- ing contemporary gospel songs to very large crowds. They made a second tape this year which sold hundreds of copies. The proceeds from the tape helped to pay the Ambassadors' way to California for their spring tour. Jeff Howell, a member of the group, said, We are like a family. We work together, play together, laugh together, and some- times cry together. Ambassadors Jeff Howell, Melissa Hickman, Johnny McDaniel, Mi- chele Lyons, Jeff Golson, Cami Postell, Michael Did- dock. Pied Pipers Rita Gawthrop, Celine Holder, Kay Kay Kennedy, Beth Clippard, Susan Poteet, David Jennen, Susan Tatum, Glynn Dilbeck. PERFORMING GROUPS 1 13

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Pep Band Row 1: Carla Henry, Cindy Willis, Tabitha Pigman, Harvey Rhodes, Row 2: David Oliver, Don Todd, Shar- on Aldridgeg Row 3: Ronnie French, Mike Dozier, Jeff Lewis, Mark Hamilton. Tina Davis assists Dr. Hank McDaniel in the program- ming and booking of the Pied Pipers. photo by Holland Studios. Phoenix Ryan McKinney, Jody Abbott, Craig Barger, Carl Bell, Wes Collier, Roger LaPointe. ' 1 12 PERFORMING GROUPS

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RQIXQCYIOUS For the senior class, four years of hard work, joys and S . , . orrow culminate in graduation day. A May Saturday finds Loyd Auditorium filled with family and friends. photo by Bret Christensen. M 1 14 ACADEMICS DIVISION .K Q1 I WW