Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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Tradition — The Key Note to Vesper Service Ph0«0CMHliUP I'jjrltx-tK Following what general programmer Roger Davis ailed a “process of constant slow evolution, the Vesper service fol- lowed the traditional format of anthems sung in Latin, German, and French. Choirs participating included the Col lege Chorus, the Chapel Choir, and the' Combined choirs as well. Musical accompaniment and background was furnished by the Symphonette and Brass Ensemble. Fa ulty member I). Ivan Dyks- tra read corresponding scripture. A BisdikMw 13

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left to fight: Dr I) Ivan Dykslra, torch bearer Ion Rietberg, Cross bearer Kris DePree, torch bearer Fred Van Oyke, and Dr Anthony Kooiker, prepare for the Vesper sets ice. Gening one last practice before going on stage is Chapel Choir Hidden but heard, organist flissa VanGent puts her best into the music 12

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In the Spotlight Right: Getting ready for their turn at the stage tho Cone heads alias Sue Richardson. Marla Hoffman. Cothy Sur ridge and Barb Weoden share thei' encitement 8elow: Freshman coach Sue Wcener and sophomore coach Sue Sharp conduct both groups of women together. The little things are what makes it happen stated chairperson Sally Berger. Scheduling the Civic Center for rehearsal and performance times, organizing, finding judges, getting programs and general manag- ing — they're all a large part of the behind the scenes action in Nykerk. Freshman Song coach Sue Ward commented. It isn't just the singing of a song, it’s organization, time management, absentism, work. — and most important, keeping it fun. the latter of which, according to many partici- pants. was very well accomplished. The only disappointment in Nykerk stemmed from a lighting problem. The Civic Center, traditionally the site for Nykerk, wouldn't allow anyone to use the lighting this year. As a result, the spotlight remained on throughout the entire production, and orators Susan Miller and Teresa Renaud. as well as the play casts were unable to see the audience, and barely able to change scenes in the dark. Believing that a single topic limited the speakers, freshman coaches Meg Biggerstaff and Lisa Raak and sophomore coaches Sue Marvin and Mary Beth Van Dis allowed each girl to pick her own topic. The result was two very fine speeches, one on honesty by freshman Miller, and the other on narcissism by sophomore Renaud. Both play productions were also forced to deal with the lighting prob- lem. Accustomed to turning out the spotlight in order to change scenes, the crews we re forced to close the curtain each time they needed a scene change. It took more time and on an already nervous and excited night, added to the hassle. We worked around it: one of the little things . commented Berger — and thus Nykerk happened' in spite of the struggle, and once again proved itself a special event for all involved. Sophomore orator Teresa Renaud givos hor ideas on loving oneself.