Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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NYKERK What is the recipe for winning the Nykerk Cup? F irst, take several dozen freshman and sophomore women. Add countless hours of coaching, mix with mounds of morale, add a touch of senti- ment. let simmer for three weeks, un- cover. and present. The results are always spectacular. Nykerk 1980 was a memorable ex- perience for those involved as well as those in attendance. The evening began with the freshman song. The Rhythm of Life.” Next the sophomore orator. [•Iona Van Gent, gave an inspiring speech on dreams and ideals, which was followed by one of the high points of the evening: the freshman play, which was »

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Dance VII This year’s biggest dance concert. Dance VII, was. as usual, a sellout event. Dance VII, which was run exactly like a professional dance concert, featured ballet, jazz, modern, and tap pieces. It gave students professional ex- perience while delighting audiences. Guest dancers this year were Jennifer Donohue and Billy Sicgcnfcld. Student pieces were choreographed by Maxine DeBruyn. Rich Rahn. and Ed Riffel. I

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entitled “Fred and the Bed. After the intermission the sophomore women sang “Choose Something 1 ike a Star, w hich was followed by Julie Van- dy Bogun's freshman oration. The evening was rounded out by the presen- tation of the sophomore play. A Wrinkle in Time.” which was written by '83 play coaches Terri Turpin and Vickie Wilson. While the judges compared notes. Heidi Perez performed her music for the audience. Soon, the judges returned with a tradition-breaking decision; this year’s freshman victory was the first w in for an even year in four years. Amidst applause. Karen Button ac- cepted the coveted cup for the class of 1984. The competition was over, but the friendships made had just begun. Chris DeVries