Howard Payne College - Lasso Yearbook (Brownwood, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 212 of the 1985 volume:

mm LASSO 1985 Volume 74 TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty Staff............17 Students...................33 Organizations..............63 Sports....................109 Honors....................131 Events....................161 Graduation................183 Index.....................193 What sparks memories? Cheryl Felps Lasso sparks memories Stunts Enhance Initiation Event changes seen (From pg. 9) off for a brief moment. Two unique changes of this initia- tion were seen in the traditional events of the tug-o-war and of Round-Up. The tug-o-war had an extra incentive added to it. Yes, the battle took place over a huge mud puddle located by the tennis courts. After all had gotten their share of the mud, they were able to somewhat clean-up at the H-Pond. Round-Up brought excitement for the upperclassmen when they were told they would be having a water balloon fight with the freshmen. The fight was fair; each side had the same number of balloons. But Old Main to sing the alma mater; the upperclassmen approached them with flour bombs. Combined with the wet clothes from the total mess out of everyone involved. Awards were given at the end of in- itiation to the best freshmen Rhon- da Jones and Kelly Carter. Also receiving the honor of Most Likely to Make an Excuse were Mike Bates and Robin Sisk. The most creative parade costumes were worn by Jose Jasso, as Matilda the Hun; and by Lori Bond, Elizabeth Helvey, Jennie Perry and April Paris, all as a crayon box. Early planning pays off Homecoming ‘dreams do come true’ Seventy-three float and non-flor entries compromised the parade. Homecoming was an enjoyable and rewarding experience for HP students who chose to get involved in the nitty-gritty of it all; it was also exhausting. Preparation for the event began late in the spring prior to Homecoming, when newly-elected Student Association President Robyn Roberts began assembling a committee to handle the task. “I chose Leslie Wilkins as Homecoming committee chairper- son after much careful considera- known as a dependable go-getter on campus and Homecoming is the biggy of the whole year, Miss Roberts said. Indeed Homecoming was a biggy.” Some alumni were at- tracted to the campus by the pro- spect of seeing friends. Others came to pay respect to one in par- ticular, Old Main, which had been destroyed by fire last May. For whatever reasons, alumni and current students alike took active parts in the festivities. Homecoming Queen at a corona- tion ceremony during convocation. At that time, Lorri Eakin was also named as Princess. For them, the Homecoming theme of Dreams Do Come True” became a reality. Floats were worked on both day and night during the week prior to Homecoming weekend, especially the night before the parade. As it turned out, the parade, under the able leadership of Carol Bishop, was the largest in many years, perhaps ever. Participation from the Brownwood community and from various campus organizations was better than in the past several years, according to Miss Bishop. Winners of prize money for floats (continued onpg. If Box found v , sporlb JV '7' t.ia' =with pro teo, m ' v‘ amid the rubble of Old Main, IVc HP wins Allhough it look several minutes to ' ' In V)i i open ,ne Pc, B,„wnwo„p LSC tltl 7 - businessman and historian V culty wages ;rease again were an April 1886 copy of the . . - Texas Baptist Herald, an 1890 copy of HP’s catalog, a vial of earth from the Garden of - Gethsemane and a piece of white ' marble found in the Holy Sepulcher ; • l! Plan compSeted : Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr. 'helps makes a statement Ribbon-cutting begins big day of events :ommencement Day—May 11, lent at Howard Payne—gradua- on of the Class of 1985, and for- ial dedication of the university's ew Packer Administration luilding. Second building to be constructed ministration of HP President Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr„ the $850,000 Packer Administration Building was started Nov. 16, 1983, and com- pleted a year later, completely paid 'he building, as its memorial pla- jue relates, was cons 'enture of faith, and w i result of a generous gift by two 3rownwood citizens in whose Construction was supervised by Phelps, as was the earlier con- struction of the Phelps Bible ionor it was named—the Rev. Building, which had been named in teuben Packer and his sister, Mary his honor, recognizing his personal .ou Packer. efforts to add it to the campus. The Packer Building had been man- dated by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities to cen- tralize the university’s ad- ministrative offices. It houses the offices of the presi- dent of the university, as well as the offices of academic affairs, the registrar, financial affairs and student aid, development and alumni, university services, stu- dent affairs, student recruiting, computer center and the news bureau. It also has a large con- Presidents of the HP Board of Trustees during the construction were George H. Harris and James W. Lacy. Serving on the building committee were W. Gene Porter, Doyle D. Sumrall Jr., C. R. Mabray, Ben M. Patterson Jr., Nancy Thurmond, Don Johnson, Robert Graham and George H. Harris. ference i ‘Prcz’ sessions improve relation; In an effort to improve communica- tions between the administration and students, each of HP's four session in the spring. Students from each of the dorms met with HP President Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr. and were free to ask him questions concerning the universi- ty. The sessions, which were held on four Thursdays at 10 p.m., often lasted until midnight. Residents of Sid Richardson Hall were the first in line to Meet the Prez. Many of their questions revolved around the issue of whether or not their dorm was to be closed effective for the fall 1985 term. Phelps said that the closing of Sid was very possible, but ex- plained the money obtained from its sale would go toward building a Taylor Hall residents questioned Phelps concerning the extension of cafeteria hours and the possibility of living off-campus. According to ARA Food Services Director Bill Shults, who was in attendance, labor costs are $30 per minute Phelps explained that the university requires single students to live on campus and eat in the cafeterias which would be a possibility if Sid Richardson were closed. Residents of Veda Hodge and Jenn- ings Halls discussed cable televi- HP’s football program, hiring pro- cedures for faculty and the possibility of moving off-campus. BUSH. DR. IUNDALL B.; Acting Vici President tor Student Atfairs Assistant Professor of Biblo CADY. DR. J. W.: Vico President for Acutimic JACKSON. DON: Rogistrir Professor ol Compotor Science Administrators College Chairman. Dapi. S Drima Prolassor — Administration Deans Faculty AMICK. RICK; Ceach P.E. Instructor BAKER. DR. GEORGE A.: Professor of Music BIRD. DR. DONAL: Assistant Professor of Cbamistry BLACKWELL. DR. FRIEDA: Assistant Professor of Spanish BOUND. CHARLES: Assistant Professor of Accounting BOYD. DR. 6ERALDINE: Hud. Dept, of Milhonillcs Proltssor of BROCK, DARRELL: Coach P.E. Instructor BURKHART. WILLIAM: Assistant Professor of Business . J. PETER: Assistant Professor of Business CHANDLER. MICHAEL: P.E. instructor Athlelic Trainer COBB. NANCY: Assistanl Profossor Coach in Physical Education COMBS. DOYLE: Director of Bands Assislant Professor of Music CRAGWALL. GLENN: Assistant Professor of Radlo TV CREWS. HELEN: Assistant Professor of English CURTIS. DR. CARL III: Assistant Profassor of English R. ED6AR: Associata Professor of English ______STEPHEN: Assistant Profassor of Conpnlar Science ECKER. DR. JOHN; Associata Profassor of Education ERICKSON. STEVE: Assistant Profassor of Computer Science and GALUGHER. DR. DAN: Assistant Professor of Biology GOLDWIRE. BETTSY: Assistant Professor ol Music GOTTSCHALK. MARTIN: Associate Professor of Modern Languages N. MARIE: Assistant Professor of Geology S. MARTHA: Assistant Professor of Speech ilholo Audlolojiy ■ '” D: Assistant Baskothaii Cm C: Assistant Professor of Soclology Soclal Work S. LINDA: Assistanl Professor of Voice RD. DR. JOHN: Associate Professor of Music Y. DAVID: Assistant Professor of Music HOPPES. DR. STEVE; Associate Professor of Physical Education E, HAL: Associate Professor of Mathematics )SEY. NATILLE: Associato Professor of English •EOD. DR. JOSEPH A.: Associate Professor of History “ r V: Professor of Bible and Philosophy Deot. Cha . ELWIN: Associate Professor of Business NUSSBAUM. DR. CLAIRE: Associate Proles: H. DR. SEUNG JAE; Assistant Professor of Mathematics N, DR. TIMOTHY J.: Assistant Professor of Economics raTe'iSge, R. FRANKIE; Associate Professor ol Bible and Biblical JOHN H. II; Choral Director Assistaut Professor of Music Faculty ANDERS. RUTH: Assistant Vies Prasidml lor Fininciil Affairs BOAZ. SUSAN: Soerotary to tto Prosidant (fall) CASH. KELLY: Socrotary to tka Prosidail (spring) Administrative Staff Staff Students Seniors Seniors G-Mi Seniors Seniors Ev-Gu Organizations Senate strives for positive HP —- ===== ■ Spring plans keep Senate agenda busy BSU involves large numbers ROW: Cheryl Franklin, Marly Barnum, Libby Rebecca Woods, Misty Wilson, Todd Spann and J. J. Modiselte; SECOND ROW: Nanette Sell, Candy Copeland, Doyle Sullivan, Carla Debbie Synder, April Paris and Director John Ratledge; BACK ROW: Renee Spann, Wade Goddard, Cheryl Felps, David Means, J Jubilation releases second recording Sumner’s Scholars Alpha Lambda Delta Circle K Class of 1987 Class of 1988 WiAM jwd.nov Delta Omicron Delta Pi Democracy in Action The Democracy in Action Committee is Fellowship of Christian Athletes Howard Payne Players Kappa Kappa Psi Scoll McIntosh Steve Biles Ministerial Alliance Music Educators National Conference Sigma Alpha Sigma ?$fs Tau Beta Sigma Size creates close working relationship lommunicating clearly and ac- ent information and records for the jture is what student publications re all about. Two publications pro- ide coverage for Howard Payne fe. The Yellow Jacket is the week- ' newspaper while the Lasso pro- ides an annual coverage of HP's aily life. tudents with journalism cores are loseness which can be attributed ) several reasons. ie being the guidence of Miss issica Martin, assistant professor journalism. Her students know a for her concern with their ivelopment as students and in- em accuracy and techniques in porting. the many hours that the few staff members put in together working on the publications. Undoubtedly the most actively in- volved students in journalism at HP are Yellow Jacket Editor David Rodriguez, Lasso Editor Sandra Sotcheff and Robyn Roberts, a senior staff member of both publications. Reporting is an exciting challenge, but at the same time it has its responsibilities that must be carried out carefully and with as much pro- fessional judgement as we know, commented Rodriguez. newspaper's importance as a source of information. Sports writers for the Yellow Jacket Jerlene Dickson and David Moore, fall and spring semester respec- tively, have also contributed greatly along with freshmen students Michelle Bowen and Sandi Dreer. Rodriguez writes the majority of the Yellow Jacket articles himself and sets aside Wednesdays for laying out the weekly newspaper with the assistance of Miss Roberts and Miss Sotcheff. Miss Sotcheff has a tight weekly schedule devoted to day time and night time work on the Lasso. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother with both publica- tions—there definitely isn’t any glory or gratitude involved, Miss Sotcheff said. “I stick with it though to prove to myself that I can handle the responsibility, and it's serve Howard Payne.” She also expressed her apprecia- tion to photographers Danny Collier and David Huddleston and to dark room technician Ken Willingham. Without their help, she said, it would have been impossible to Miss Roberts is responsible for much of the Lasso copy in addition news articles for the Yellow Jacket. Although there are great time demands and pressures on these three, they believe that HP’s small journalism department has at least two big advantages: they all get a lot of hands-on-experience and they have learned to accept the challenge of responsibility. duMdab HPUhTV?me 'he C°medy Sh0W pr° HPU-TV Sports Mille van Rogers and David licipaling in Recreation Week. °' P Yellow Jacket Scoreboard Effort receives credit Team faces disappointing record yards. “We just couldn't get the points on the scoreboard,” Hicks HP led all the way through the fourth quarter in its game against Texas Lutheran College until TLC made one good drive that tied the HP’s next competition was against National Association of Inter- collegiate Athletics, Central Oklahoma State, which resulted in a 24-6 loss for the Yellow Jackets. HP moved the ball 177 yards but were not scoring, Hicks said. The Yellow Jackets then lost to Stephen F. Austin, 38-0. The team's main problem according to Hicks, was field position. The Jackets then traveled to Washington to face Eastern Washington University. Although they may have enjoyed the trip out of state, there wasn’t much to en- Abilene Christian University was next on the Jackets’ roster, and they kept great field position the entire game and came up with third-down conversions all during 38-0 score. The Jackets’ only victory of the season came against Eastern New Mexico State. Mike Shaffer had made two field make the score 6-0. In the third quarter, Alan Wartes, playing the quarterback post, car- ried the ball 22 yards for a (Cont. on page 114) Jackets see victory in East New Mexico (From Pg. 113) touchdown and Shaffer made good another field goal. ENMSU scored twice at the beginn- ing of the fourth quarter bringing the score to 13-13. HP answered back with a drive down the field that resulted in a one-yard touchdown carry from Wartes mak- ing the final score 20-13. In HP’s Homecoming game against Texas A l, HP was the first to score in the game, which made the score 7-0. A l came back with two touchdowns in a row to make the halftime score 14-10 after Shaffer had kicked a 29-yard field goal. The Javelinas scored three times in the third quarter running the score to 34-10. The Jackets came back in the fourth quarter as Alan Wartes scored on a one-yard run and Shaffer added the extra point. A l, however, scored one last time as did Charles Bennett, who ran in from the two-yard line, and Shaffer, who scored another extra point. The final score was 24-41. East Texas State took the following game against HP by defeating the Jackets 23-7. The Yellow Jacket’s football season ended against Angelo State University with a score of 7-30. ‘'Nothing would please me more .than to have a winning season because we need proof that our program is effective and that we have good quality men in the pro- Spikers break away Cobb leads team to winning season Expectations, determination run high °guarc|d%ylveslef ogers has5failed Pas Ont. on P9- 0) 2 Tearn falls short of goal Men's Basketball Strength lies in team unit)� (From Pg. 118) The squad’s ability to pull together as a team and unwillingness to give up in the face of adversity were the squad’s source of strength, accor- ding to Sheehy, Although the team lost nine of its 10 conference games and ended the season In last place, it did Sheehy said. Of the nine con- ference games that we lost, we lost six of them within nine points and were leading in the first half in most “I don't think any of the conference teams took us lightly. “We’ve signed four players and everyone but Howard Harris wi return, Sheehy said. The signees and returning player will improve the quickness am allow the squad to play in the styli it would like to play in, according tt Sheehy. We’re always looking to be mori competitive, he said. Lady Jackets won’t be ‘put out’ HP's women's basketball team was placed last in the Lone Star Con- ference in a poll conducted early in the season by the Texas A l University Sports Information Office. Such were the predictions about HP’s women’s basketball team. A statement due to HP’s having a new women's basketball coach, Nancy Cobb, and the team’s lack What they’re discounting is our heart, and Howard Payne's Women are tired of being last and we're going to change that, Cobb said concerning the poll. They can put us last but until final count is taken, they can’t put us out.” The Lady Jackets squad had to run the toughest basketball game: ag- gressive man-to-man defense and a slow-paced offense, according to Cobb. (Cont. on Pg. 123) Cobb expects much of young team (FromPg. 121) “That's tough enough for an ex- perienced team, but it is the most a coach can ask from a young team such as ours, Cobb said. We weren’t fast enough or big enough, she said. So that’s what We weren’t too deficient in size. Sometimes size was against us in “Our 5'4 and 5'3 players played by and made their presence “The girls believe that HP can be known for its women's athletics, so recognized.” The 1985-86 season can expect squad as only Carla Cregar, Melanie Mayer and Sherry Fairclough will be returning. Recruiting for the squad, however, has been really good,” Cobb said. “Our recruits are smart academically and believe in what they’ve seen at HP. Adams says 1 of 7 not bad for golf Students stay on top Faculty joins action Five receive watches Nathan’s Jewelers honors HP athletes Five athletes were presented Pulvara quartz watches at the Nathan’s Jewelers Seventh Annual Howard Payne University All-Sports Banquet. The HP Athletic Depart- ment also presented awards for all HP sports. The awards given by Nathan’s signify sportsmanship, team work, ability and athletic excellence. Wat- ches were given to Charles Bennett for most outstanding football player, Melanie Mayer for most outstanding women’s basketball player, David Glover for most outstanding men’s basketball player, Sandy Faussett for most outstanding volleyball player and Sid Grant for most outstanding golf player. In addition to presenting awards, Nathan Donsky, chairman of the board of directors of Nathan’s Jewelers, established a scholarship for the 1985-86 year. The scholar- ship has been named the Dr. A. J. Turner Award. The scholarship was named for Turner because “he goes beyond the normal capacity of being a fan; he exemplifies the university’s best. Donsky also added $5,000 to the Nathan Donsky Endowment Fund. The Jacket Century Club also con- tributed $5,000 to the endowed athletic fund. Top honors presented by the HP Athletic Department were Athletes of the Year, the Paul J. Cunningham Memorial Award and the Academic Excellence Award. Coach Bill Hicks, athletic director, said the coaching staff voted for athlete of the year honors twice and came up with a tie both times. So as athletic director he decided that if the opinions were so strong why not have co-athletes of the year. Kirk Chastain and Melanie Mayer took the honors. The Paul J. Cunningham Memorial Award is given to perpetuate the memory of a bright, talented athlete who was also a quality student, leader and professing Christian. Last year’s recipient of the award, Alan Wartes, presented the award to Greg Young. And, as Hicks said, it was a coincidence that the two men are roommates. mathematics, said the Academic Excellence Award was the most prestigious award. The student athlete is judged on his overall grade point average. Starting defensive end for the Yellow Jacket football team, JayJohnson, receiv- ed this honor. Johnson has a major in physical education with a minor in history and maintains a 3.43 cumulative grade point average. Recognizing the volleyball team, Coach Nancy Cobb said the team had its first winning season in about five years. She said for HP a 21-19 record would be considered a winning season. Cobb also announced that Miss Faussett, who received the most outstanding volleyball player award, has decided to quit volleyball to play tennis for a new team that HP is forming for the fall. Volleyball honors were best offen- sive player to Peggy Taylor, best defensive player to Sherry Fairclough and the Fighting Jacket Award to Tina MacRostie. Coach Cobb also announced that Taylor had just signed a contract with the university to be the new assistant women’s coach. Women's basketball honors went to Allison Lewis for best offensive player, Karla Cregar for best defensive player and Kay Green for the Fighting Jacket Award. Referring to bo th the basketball and volleyball teams, Cobb said, This year we knocked on the door. Next year we'll knock it Awards for football were best defensive back to Darryl Williams, best offensive back to Bennett, best defensive lineman to Chastain, best offensive lineman to Eric Shostrum and the Fighting Jacket Award to Donnie Maxwell. Lone Star Conference certificates were also given for All-Conference (Cont. on Pg. 130) Jay Johnson. Greg Young. Melanie Mayer and Kirk Chastain Hicks commends Dixon for unselfishness (From Pg. 128) football players. Receiving cer- tificates were Williams for second first team offensive back, Chastain for first team offensive end and All- Conference punter. Shostrum for second team offense and Jay Swoveland for All-Conference of- fensive guard. Hicks commended Jeff Dixon for his unselfish attitude in helping Ben- nett attain his conference record of 1,004 yards rushing. Hicks said that during the Angelo State Univer- sity game Dixon and Bennett would Dixon's plays was called just so that Bennett could get the yardage. Hicks said it was very commen- dable that the team worked together to help a player reach an individual goal. John Sheehy, head coach of men’s basketball, said that Assistant Coach David Harrison was a tremendous asset to the team. Talking about the men's basketball season, Sheehy said, We came up short a lot. At those times, I as a coach, appreciated the players and the effort they gave.” best defensive player, Ezekiel Robinson for most improved player and Brad Ingram for the Fighting Jacket Award. Ingram was not in attendance at the banquet. He was leading music at a revival service. David Glover was also recognized for making the LSC All-Conference Golf Coach Debbie Adams said that next year’s goal is to win conference. the LSC All-Conference team. She said Grant had made a decision to give up football to pursue a golf career, which has been a life-long ed golfer to Mike Shaffer and th Fighting Jacket Award to Stephe Henry Lyle. Track Coach Rick Amick did nc present any track awards becaus conference play wasn’t until th week of the banquet, but he di recognize Terry Brooks and Stuai Burleson for being named All American at the NCAA Division II in door track championships. Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr., president c HP, said, “I'm extremely proud c the progress we made in man areas ... We’ve been virtuall competitive in every game. Golf I Honors Students honored Academic achievement recognized £552 2? Sr«•= = ““5335 ss E=HS =i=Hi 5£v- sS; rdKSS £££“£ rHSr EEEr Peggy Taylor Homecoming Queen Lorri Eakin Homecoming Princess Bryan Reed Mr. HPU Susan Paulette Miss HPU Chris Lovejoy Friendliest Upperclassman Robyn Roberts Friendliest Upperclassman Russ Mifflin Friendliest Freshman Freshman Favorite Janna Griffin Friendliest Freshman Freshman Favorite Barry Kimball Sophomore Favorite KaKi Riley Sophomore Favorite Steve Biles Junior Favorite Marion Davis Junior Favorite David Miller Senior Favorite Candy Copeland Senior Favorite Tracey Russell Freshman Beauty Maureen Wilks Sophomore Beauty Melody Vance Junior Beauty DeAnn Stewart Senior Beauty Susan Paulette Kathy Kornegay friendliest upperclassman senior favorite nominees Jim T. Cain Wade Goddard Roger Hassell friendliest upperclassman nominees Bryan Reed Roger Hassell Senior Favorite nominees Laura Clary Jayne Gramling Freshman favorite nominees Michclc Cole Tawni Angel Maureen Wilks Sophomore favorite nominees Ronny Marriott Jack McKinney Sophomore favorite nominees Rhonda Sitton Janet Kendrick Laura Clary Freshman beauty nominees Kelly Carter Steve Clyburn Freshman favorite nominees Fer risa Akins Sandy Faussett Marion Davis Susie Faussett Junior beauty Sophomore beauty nominees nominees Peggy Taylor Tamara Smith Senior beauty nominees Events Godspell’ begins season he highlight of the tall drama eason at HP was the production of 'Godspell, which was presented 'i the Coggin Theatre as part of the lomecoming festivities. ‘Godspell, which is the literal neaning for “Gospel, is a modern-day's interpretation of the New Testament's first four books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Through a mixture of drama, music and comedy those in attendance highly entertained. Mark Isham, a senior, had the lead role of Jesus, while Doug Bond, also a senior, played the dual parts Other cast members were Marty Barnum, Cheryl Franklin, Greg Modisette, Glenda Morgan, Caroline Thompson, Tammy Smith and Mavis Throckmorton. Perhaps the present-day comedic inserts into the stories made them so entertaining. For example, Lazarus asked the rich man “Where’s the Beef?” And a woman whom Jesus said hadn't fed him when he was hungry replied, Well, if we’d known it was you, Lord, we’d have taken you out to Gomez’s for an order of Macho Musical numbers also highlighted the performance. Perhaps the most easily remembered song is Day By Day, which was lead by Miss Modisette. The musical director was David Holley, assistant pro- displayed made Godspell a huge success. But perhaps the best aspect of all was being reminded of the teachings of Jesus. Godspell's director, Neil St. Clair, who is HP’s director of drama, has said that the true indicator of how well a particular production has been received is in how long the audience talks about it. This perfor- mance of ‘‘Godspell promises to be a good topic of conversation for HP’s first dinner theater tells story of first man and woman Howard Payne's drama department tried something a little different in the spring: a dinner theatre. “The Diary fo Adam and Eve' was presented during the week of Feb. 4-8. Students were encouraged to at- tend Monday and Tuesday nights' show free-of-charge; faculty and staff members and citizens of the Brownwood community were in- vited to attend Thursday or Friday night for a small price of $8.50. All performances were given in the Veda Hodge cafeteria, which was arranged so that all seats allowed for a good view of the stage. The Diary of Adam and Eve is a short musical-comedy, based on a story by Mark Twain, which gives a light-hearted depiction of ex- periences of the first man and Adam, played by Mark Isham, was not too interested in Eve, portrayed by Tammy Smith, at the beginning of the play. But as time progressed the couple developed a mutual fondness. They came to discover that each of them had distinctive talents. For ex- ample, Eve had an uncanny knack for knowing what each of the living creatures should be named; what Adam referred to as a “four- pronged, white-squirter,” Eve in- stinctively knew to call a cow. Doug Bond portrayed the snake who tempted Eve with the forbid- den fruit. He convinced Eve that the term forbidden fruit was, in fact, a symbolic reference to the real forbidden sin: telling jokes. Eve was deceived and convinced Adam to taste the fruit also. As the story goes, the couple was taken out of the Garden of Eden, their survival. Eventually Eve did die, leaving Adam very lonely and mournful. A delightful evening of entertainment, as Adam expressed his deep senti- ment for Eve in his saying, ... wherever Eve was, there was my Eden.” Neil St. Clair, HP's director of drama, did a superb job of direc- ting HP’s dinner theatre, The Diary of Adam and Eve.” He was assisted by student director Randa Riley. Although attendance was not outstanding, St. Clair said that pro- grams of this nature have to earn a reputation of worth in order to draw a sizeable audience. It is hoped that this year's quality production reputation. Pizza party held in Veda Bush pulls off a ‘roaring’ good time ;aid Dr. Randall Bush, acting vice resident of student affairs. He was speaking of the Roaring 20's Pizza Jarlor that was held in the Veda ■lodge Hall cafeteria March 8 and 9 during the evening meals. Howard Payne faculty and staff entertained campus residents in high old fashion under the direction of Bush, who played a rinky-tink piano” for the event. Students were given song books as they came into the cafeteria and were later led in a sing-a-long by Jon Remley, HP assistant professor of music. Among favorites were Those Were The Days, which was performed by Bush and Remley who impersonated the All in the Family” TV theme and “C-C-C- C Cady, which was a spoof of “K-K-K-K Katy done in honor of Dr. J. W. Cady, vice president of academic affairs. A real show-stopper was the performance of Pat Hailey, assis- tant to the president, and Brenda O'Dell, assistant to the vice presi- dent of student affairs. The two performed what Bush referred to as a geriatric version of the Charleston. They used walkers donned in fringe to enhance their performance. Bush joined them for the grand finale, which, incidentally, caused him great soreness in the During part of the show's dialogue Mrs. O'Dell requested that she and Mrs. Hailey to be allowed to sing some. Bush jokingly refused the re- quest because Mrs. O’Dell had not filed an activity request form,” referring to Mrs. O'Dell's constant insistence on such forms from campus organizations. Spaghetti, pizza, breadsticks, salad, lime sherbet and root-beer, along with the antics of HP faculty and staff members, made for an old-fashioned good time for all in attendance. HP recruits on campus for Stinger Daze were able to get an experience of the fun-loving, friendly Howard Payne spirit. HP students had one last chance to tions pending. Play termed ‘brilliant’ ‘Curious Savage’ meets HP standard: Take a good look Stinger Daze designed for prospects lunch and a variety show featuring HP students. Participating in the activities were approximately 70 prospective students. Many stayed with dorm residents for the weekend of March 8-10. One of HP's traditions— friendliness—was noted by many of the recruits. Another tradition of good clean Christian entertainment made an impact also. The variety show featured such acts as an air band led by Bunnie Pate and a lip-sinc version of Linda Ronstadt’s “I've Got a Crush on You by Kelley Teston, which was 'sung' to a male prospect. Solos were performed by John Avara, Doyle Sullivan and HP Assis- tant Basketball Coach David Har- rison. Other HP students involved were Chris Lovejoy, Kelly Walton, Misty Wilson, members of Sigma Alpha Sigma and the Yell-leaders. The finale was a performance by Life Support,” a Christian rock group composed of Grace Arangua, Mark Berry, Patti Eubanks, Phillip Robertson, Renee Spann and Todd Spann. HP’s Director of Recruiting Kevin Hailey termed Stinger Daze a “suc- cess. Prospects did indeed see what HP is all about: academics, Christian atmosphere and friendliness. Hawaiian flavor enhances banquet Senior roasts provide laughs -rom Pg. 172) ended with a slide show dedicated to the graduating seniors. lartin-style. Candy Copeland, Kip igram, Bryan Reed and Robyn The well-planned, well-organized loberts were all subjects of and enthusiastically-carried out umorous anecdotes. The evening luau was, in itself, a reassurance to Ticket price 5.5 GPA Banquet honors academic records Howard Payne President Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr. and the Student Association Senate co-sponored a banquet, as is done annually, in honor of students with 3.5 or better grade point averages. Held in the spring, the event carries with it a degree of prestige for those invited. praised ARA Food Service for their efforts in preparing the meal. The climax of the evening was the awarding of certificates of merit to the honorees. Dr. J. W. Cady, vice president for Academic Affairs, call- ed the names as Phelps presented the awards. Dr. Thomas Kim, president of McMurray College in Abilene, was the keynote speaker. Kim com- mended the academic honorees but warned them not to be satisfied with that one accomplishment. Referring to the saying don’t sit on your laurels, Kim encouraged the students to continue to strive for further achievements. Cindy Hunt, chairman of the ban- quet, praised Phillip Smith for his playing of piano dinner music, and 1. President of McMurray CoBege in Abilene Classes cancelled Spring Fling eases schedule between students and ad- ministrators, the Office of Student Affairs and the Student Association Senate jointly sponsored a Spring Fling during the middle of the week. The idea for the play day was the brainchild of Dr. Randall Bush, ac- ting vice president for Student Af- fairs. Expressing concern over the lack of campus activities in the spr- ing, Bush thought that it would be good to have one day set aside just for fun. HP President Dr. Ralph A. Phelps Jr. agreed, as did Senate, so plans began to form. Freshman Senator Patti Eubanks (Cont. on Pg. 180) 1. Spring Fling was so exhausting that Ronny Marriolt and Robin Sisk had to take a break from playing with their frisbee, compliments of the Stinger Snack Bar, to right otftopcSJhings as a°grouJof'eager School of Education, in the water tank 3. assistant professor of chemistry, stops for a 0. Where was the only place to find Canfield's Fudge Drink which was listed on the scavenger s.uaaiBiBM v Spring Fling 179 ARA contributes outdoor meals (Coni, on Pg, 182) Spring Fling Students play with facult; Graduation Garland signifies passing traditions (Cont. on Pg. 187) Site changes due to fire (From Pg. 184) stood as if to say .. gone, but not forgotten,” An old tradition in a new setting. Big day arrives Lessons still to be taught IS', Emotions surface (FromPg. 189) nervously waiting for the culmina- strangely unaffected as though the lion of several years of study: com- whole idea of gaining a college mencement exercises. degree hadn't yet fully sunk in. Index Q WMF ’ SPRAGGINS, Cynthia Hogan 41.80,82.94. 102,132 V Year left to memories Ml Experience creates wisdom Road changes EDITOR: Sandra Sotcheff Shumack ADVISOR: Tessica Martin WRITERS: Robyn Roberts, David Rodriguez PHOTOGRAPHERS: Danny Collier, David Huddlestoi Rodriguez and Shumack TYPIST: Gay McGee INDEXING: Kathy Bishop, Huddleston, and Kathy Kornegay Brooks