Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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A mighty sound is heard when the Chapel Choir all lift their voices in harmony. Senior Monica Bleam displays her musical talent on the violin. Elizabeth Bass. Angie Shoemaker, and Lisa Marti- nuzzi proclaim the news of Christ's birth through song. ml Activities

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Dreaming: Rags, Riches, Reality CRITICAL ISSUE The tenth annual Critical Issues Symposium, entitled The Ameri- can Dream: Rags, Riches, Reality, was held on March 1 and 2. This all- campus event was designed to focus attention on issues of social signifi- cance via presentations and small discussions led by experts. Three Keynote addresses high- lighted this year's program. Fea- tured topics ranged from Popular Television and the American Dream'' to Religion and the Ameri- can Dream'' to Historical Perspec- tives on the American Dream. Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to the United States Congress, opened with The Ameri- can Dream: Is It Really For Every- one? Co-Chairman James Zoetew- ay, political science professor, stat- ed, The turnout for Shirley Chish- olm was the best turnout for any Wednesday night Keynote that I can recall. Between the keynote addresses, small focus sessions offered partici- pants the opportunity to consider issues in a prcsentation discussion format. Many students took advantage of the fact that classes were can- celled for this two-day symposium and attended these very informative and worthwhile sessions. The Honorable Shirley Chisholm captured the hearts and minds of the many students, faculty, and community members who filled Dimncnt Chapel for her presentation. Richard Warch Ph.D.. the President of Law- rence University, saw ‘ The American Dream Through Foreign Eyes. To nurture social responsibility and moral discourse has always been part of Mope's mission as a Christian liberal arts institu- tion. Regarded as one of the nation s most high- ly acclaimed commentators on social poli- cy. Charles Murray Ph.D.. spoke on Economics of the American Dream. Activities

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The Magic and Music of Christmas CHRISTMAS VESPERS The Hope College Department of Music presented Christmas Vespers” on Saturday, December 3 at 8:00, and Sunday- December 4 at 2:00,4:30, and 8:00. In addition to the Chapel Choir, College Chorus, Symphonette, Wood- wind Quintet, Brass Ensemble, and or- ganists, the Chaplain, Gerald Van- Heest, and Assistant Chaplain, Scott VanArendonk, as liturgists, torchbear- ers, banner bearers and cross bearers also participated in the service. In all, nearly five hundred students are in- volved in this event. Heralded by some as the begin- ning of their advent season. Vespers has been a Hope College tradition since 1941. It originally served as a memorial service to the bombing of Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941). To- day, Dimnent Chapel is filled to capac- ity for each of the four services as alumni, parents, friends, and commu- nity members experience the magic and music of the Christmas season. This year's program featured: The Chapel Choir: I Look from Afar Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent Sing to the newborn King La Virgen Lava Fa nates In Dulci Jubilo In the bleak Mid-Winter Gloria (with brass ensemble) The Three Kings The Kings and the Shepherds Lullay Lord Jesus The College Chorus: Magnificat (Mary Smith, soloist) Hear the Joyful news Shepherds, flurry Fum, Futn, Fum The combined Choirs and Sympho- nette: Hallelujah Chorus riot only are the sounds of Ves- pers important, but so are the sights. Dimnent Chapel, a Gothic-style mas- terpiece, is adorned in all its finest for these special services. Pour giant ever- greens dominate the stage, as do wreathes, lights, and candelabras. Also displayed are an advent banner, Hope banner and a large cross. Light streaming through the many beautiful stained glass windows adds to the am- biance of the afternoon services. Each year more than one hundred radio stations across the United States broadcast this service, and this year, the Hallelujah Chorus, the Finale, was broadcast on WWMT-TV on December 18th. For many people again this year. Vespers helped to make their Christ- mas warm with joy and bright with blessing. The astounding beauty of the rose window makes not only tire sounds of the service, but also the setting of the service, special. Dimnent Chapel provides a beautiful back- ground for the College Chorus, Chapel Choir, and Symphonette during Vespers. Activities