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

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'fl 7' W.. The crowd enjoys the food and fellowship at the benefit dinner as they await to hear the step in presentation given by Paul Aurandt. Paul Aurandt and his wife sit in anticipation, awaiting the Freed-Hardernan audiences reaction to Paul Harvey's absence, YQ K M ,f L V Against the backdrop of the American flag, sit the introducers of Mr. Paul Aurandt at the annual benefit dinner. All photos by John Bentley Benefit Dinner 23

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Pau! Aurandt plays the role Like Father, Like Son as he speaks in place of his father, Paul Harvey. And Now You Know The Best Ot The Story On Wednesday, December 2, 1987, supporters were filled with excitement about the up- coming appearance of news commentator Paul Harvey. Only two days before the An- nual Advisory Board Benefit Dinner, the impossible hap- pened. The news arrived that the son of Paul Harvey, Paul Aurandt, would be speaking in his father's place due to the illness of Mr. Harvey's wife. ln spite of the change of plans, the dinner was successful. Gathered from the reactions of those who attended the occa- sion, Paul Aurandt did an out- standing job of filling in on such late notice. The approxi- mated 1800 in attendance were pleased with the deliver- ance given by Mr. Aurandt. Interestingly, Paul Aurandt, 22 Benefit Dinner a concert pianist, turned to journalism after realizing the limitations of a career in con- cert performances. Author of, The Rest of the Story, Mr. Aur- andt made comment about this novel as well as his experi- ences with his father. What at first seemed like an unfortu- nate circumstance turned out to be a delightful evening for the Freed-Hardeman crowd. Paul Aurandt proved to be an eloquent speaker, not unlike the elder Harvey. Tickets sold for S100 per couple or S60 per person. Be- fore the presentation, a buffet dinner was held in Pruett Ban- quet Hall. A reception was also given in honor of Paul Aurandt before the address in Au i ' . Loyd d tonum M i.-,I X' Some of the audience takes time after the presentation to autograph a Get Wei! sign for Mrs. Harvey.

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'Tis The Season Christmas is a favorite time ot year for Freed-Hardeman students. Dorm get togethers, secret Christmas pals, club parties, and gift exchanges with friends add to the excite- ment of Christmas. Students living in dorms also usher in the Christmas spirit by hang- ing Christmas ornaments and various other decorations in their rooms. Paul Gray Hall ex- hibited such a holiday spirit with an array of sparkling lights on their porch. The Christmas party, co- sponsored by SGA and SAA, was held in Pruett Banquet Hall to celebrate the holidays. The Ambassadors appeared, singing several favorite Christ- mas songs, while the Winter Wonderland Band performed a variety of instrumental Christmas favorites. Later that night, Ftonny Ftomm enter- tained the audience with mys- tical feats of psychic nature. The lighting of the commons is another campus attraction of the season. Students gather in the commons to sing carols as the red and green lights of the commons are illuminated - F-l-lC's tribute to the Christmas season. To most students at Freed- Hardeman the true celebration of Christmas occurs after the semester ends and they are reunited with their families for the holiday season. However, the Christmas spirit can be seen on F-HC's campus in a strolling student whistling Jin- gle Bells or in flickering lights in a dorm room window. Christmas is a special time of year for family, for friends, and for Freed-Hardemanse f-+V 4-v '-4 ,U i tr-f , ' - I ' W. K M V.,-n0l Q1m - f L, X, 7' . ' 'ff I ' fr-W . - Wifiia' f V ' ' . f if Nr t., ft'-at-T . at . Q Students admire the tree that soon will be decorated with ornaments and Christmas lights at the annual lighting of the commons. Photo by Kelly Beard. 2 i Students, eagerly awaiting the lighting of the comrnons, chat as President E Claude Gardner loolrs on. Photo by Kelly Beard, 24 Christmas