Lambuth College - Lantern Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Dr. Joe E. Pennel Challenges Audience At Opening Convocation Lambuth College began its official school year on Thurs- day, September 4, 1986, with the Administration and Faculty Procession and the assemblage of students, friends, and guests in the Richard E. Womack Memorial Ch apel. Among the special guests for the occasion were Methodist ministers throughout the West Tennessee Conference. The Procession entered the chapel as The Heavens Declare the Glory of God was played by Organist Jo Fleming. Dr. Wood K. Whetstone gave the Call to Worship followed by the congregational hymn Holy Spirit, Truth Divine. President Harry W. Gilmer gave the welcome and made introductions. Executive Vice President Charles Mayo recognized the Bicentennial Scholars. President of the Student Government Association, John Little, gave the Response for the students; Dr. Rodger Bates, the Response for the Faculty: Dr. Jack H. Henton, Response for the Church; Dr. Lloyd W. Ramer, the Morning Prayer; and Professor Arthur T. Tanner, A Litany of Praise. Under the direction of Professor Mar- cia Mittelstadt, the Lambuth Concert Choir sang an- thems. Dr. Joe E. Pennel, Jr., senior minister at Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville was the keynote speaker, using the topic Having Truth Without Pas- sion. The address was warmly received. Convocation closed with the traditional flag-raising.

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Orientation Acquaints Students With Lambuth Community Orientation offered incoming freshmen and new students a view of the Lambuth community. The weekend of August 23 started with Saturday morning peer ad- vising sessions where students learned the importance of studying and attending their respective classes. Peer advisors are a group of returning Lam- buth students who offer insight and ad- vice to all new students. The peer ad- visors helped with a parents ' orienta- tion group meeting. Also included in the first day of orientation were sessions where all facets of the college experience — everything from financial aid to Greek information to religious activities — was discussed. Saturday ended with a dinner at the advisors ' homes. Sunday morning featured a worship service in which the Lambuth College Loading Zone recited poetry and spiritual readings. Although registration took up most of the remainder of the day, students still found time to trek to the home of President and Mrs. Gilmer for the traditional picnic for all new students. Campus Activities 27

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j Mlftl jit mum ?ITTT?5 T « I Top, left to right: Senior Class Officers officially open the new school year at the flag raising ceremony. Members of the Lambuth Community gather to celebrate the beginning of a new year. Bottom, left to right: Following opening convoca- tion, students gather around the flagpole for the traditional raising of the flag. Dr. Gilmer and guests anticipate the rais- ing of the flag. Guest speaker for opening convocation was Dr. Joe E. Pennel. Campus Activities 29