Hardin Simmons University - Bronco Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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 And the Winner Is lifer Peterson At s the crowd waited fc w announcement of the , the anticipation grew. The gi performed were either in the ba matching from outside on a tele e ready to find out which of the vocal category would most likely tal sweepstakes, however, that did not he true this year. The combined group Kappa Phi Omega and Alpha lota Ome; won the Best Vocals category with a Tri ute to Gershwin. The mixed division w won by Psi Geeka Chi. Although the two mens groups. The prize for the Be Men’s Division went to Tau Alpha Phi wi their Tribute to The Blues. Finally, on Saturday night, after mu writing and anticipation, the final winn Sweepstakes. This was taken from a coi pilation of points accrued by meetii weekly goals such as turning in music finishing a set. These accrued points we which groups v for the differe the trophies w ore serious than usual, before the freshmen ther a cash amount or a trophy. For ex- ample, the groups who won best set, cho- reography, or costume were awarded a trophy for each category. The group with trophy. The division winners were given $250. and a trophy. A new category was plaque. The most coveted prize was for Sweepstakes. This winner was awarded $150. and a giant circulating trophy, Saturday evening perfor winner of Sweepstakes their productoin, Span awarded a giant traveli with $150. On Friday, after the openinj ranee, the smaller category ere announced. The prizes for eeka Chi for Sparn-it' The f on Best Costume and Best iphy with their production of M Tradition said that the group r schedule, and to begin wondering would happen in Sing in the year 18 Student Life

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In Front of the Curtain y stage uously entertained? You might won- der. Well, actually you will probably do a little of both; but to fill some of the time between shows, there are inter- acts. An interact is a short three to five minute act, performed by a chosen few. Simmons Classic is a traditional in- teract. They sang the songs You Are So Beautiful To Me and You Made Me Love You.” Daren West and Tracy Glenn played Variation on C.S. Opus 6.” This was a piano duet of the old favorite Chopsticks. At one point, West got so carried away that he bumped Glenn off of the piano bench. Overall, it was a nice change from the regular show. Rindercella, done by Fandrew Arrell, Andy J. Patterson, was a sarcastic take- off on Cinderella. When Farrell first came on stage wearing only his shirt e judges on Saturday night. He was given a cash prize of $75. The final interact before intermission was a song titled Control Yourself. sung by Laurie Steele. 1 a simple c tain yourself, and if you need to explain d favorites like way at Hardin-Simmons institutions. And yes, Tom Jones was still a student in the year 2000, while the Dallas Cow- boys won by a score of 24. called “Catclaw Creek Boys.” This country string trio had three members: Kerry Tolar, guitar; Dr. Taylor Rankin, dulcimer; and Dr. Paul Madden, 12- string guitar. This trio played a hand- clappin', foot-stompin' version of Wild Wood Flower Dixie, and ended with the country hymn The Unclouded Day. Much to the surprise of its members, :he audience, Kerry Tolar was persuad- jd to sing the song titled R.A. Blues.” This was about the jobs of all resident assistants, but specifically about the six nen who worked in Anderson dorm. These interacts provided an enter- taining and sometimes hilarious break from the regular show. And as the fa- mous old saying goes, On with the Control y ” Suddenly, “Blue Suede Shoes, Ah! Sweet Mys- tery of Life! and Old Man River.” After these breakouts, the song always poked fun in a good nat 11-School Sing

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