Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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 Sophomore Maria Vaver tapped her way into the hearts of the audience members, as she portrayed Connie Mills. Senior Trina Light received a pic in the face and junior Mark Travis happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Actors Chip DuFord, Mark Travis, and Trina Light comically brought to life a Shakespearean play, much to the amusement of the audi- ence. I am impressed by the devotion of the theater faculty to the students, as well as the profes- sionalism of the productions.” -Jennifer Martin Activities

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THEATRICS The 1940's Radio Hour, by Walton Jones, was presented October 21, 22, 26- 29. This musical, which centers around a small radio show in the 1940's, was pre- sented in conjunction with the Mope Col- lege Jazz Band. THE CAST Pops Bailey................. Max Milo Stanley.......................... Chris Beasley Clifton Feddington......... Ben Johnson Zoot Doubleman............ Bob Thompson Wally Fergusson.................. Scott Melema Lou Cohn.......................... Eric Rilbourn Johnny Cantone.................... Joel Tanis Ginger Brooks........... Sarah Boonstra Connie Miller............ Maria Vaver B.J. Gibson.........Jeremy Magemeyer Meal Tilden....................... Chip DuFord Ann Collier............ Jennifer Martin Geneva Lee Browne .... Loretta Robinson Biff Baker............Jeff Christensen MsTrial, a world premiere play written by professors Lawrence Broglio and George Ralph, was presented February 17, 18, 22-25. This original work focuses on feminism and courtroom antics ten years into the future. THE CAST Rate ....................Jennifer Martin AJ.....................................Amy Gaipa Jack................................ Chris Beasley Fredrick........... Timothy Van Bruggen Beneatha................. Marcine E. Ring Bailiff................... Rachel Rienstra Bailiff............................. Scott Mellema Eve..................................Maria Vaver Maggie..................... Trina Light Melody..................... Heather Reid Molly............................... Ramal Perkins Cliff...................... Stephen Ralph Frank.................................Chip DuFord Mikolai............... Mark Wilson Travis A Quantum Leap in Time: From a nostalgic look at the '40's in The 1940's Radio Hour, to a futuristic view of a 1999 courtroom in MsTrial. Freshman Scott Mellema began his act- ing career at Hope College as Wally Fer- gusson in 1940's Radio Hour. A member of the Jazz Band, Charlie I loats got to participate in the musical by playing his string bass. Activities

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A DAY TO REMEMBER Some of the finest people we will ever know, we know right now. We laughed, learned, and lived together. Sunday, May 7, proved to be a little col- der than expected. However that didn't stop more than 4,000 family members and friends from attending Hope's 124th Commencement which began at 3:00 p.m. Meld outdoors at the Holland Municipal Stadium, 540 seniors received bachelor s degrees during the hour and a half ceremony. Susan Cherup, associate profes- sor of education, was selected by re- presentatives of the graduating class to deliver the Commencement ad- dress. Her speech entitled, Y.O.U. , stood for ' You're Outstanding Unani- mously. Cherup left the graduates with three hopes for the future, first, hold fast to your belief in the Creator. Second, enjoy your profession. And third, like yourself; be a friend to your- self. Dr. Wayne Boulton, professor of religion, delivered the Baccalaureate address, An Ayatollah named Saul , during the Baccalaureate service held at 11:00 am in Dimnent Chapel. following Baccalaureate, a lun- cheon w as held in Phelps Hall for grad- uates and their families. In response to President Jacobson's recognition of mothers and fathers, the graduates turn and ac- knowledge their parents. The graduates, dressed in mittens and sweaters, leave to celebrate with family and friends. Activities