Lipscomb University - Backlog Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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Clockwise from top: After Lips- comb was officially declared a uni- versity and the ribbon cut, stu- dents released balloons which filled the sky with the DLU colors of purple and gold. ASA President John Roberson welcomes students, faculty, ad- ministration and guests to Univer- sity Day. Students helped in every area of the production, including raising the banner before the Opening Ceremonies. Caught by the camera, Wiley Lowe “moved creatively” to the music of Cruise Control. Students eagerly anticipate the ar- rival of the band Picture This. University Celebration 9

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Everybody probably had a little bit of doubt, but even the worst skeptic Os? was surely impressed with the way y University Day turned out. From : “Talk of the Town” to the final devo- as tional, the entire celebration was sim- ay) ply incredible. Channel Five’s Joe Case and the » crew from “Talk of the Town” started Ss the festivities with the unveiling of the University sign along Belmont. Cam- eras and students then moved to the AN) stage and Somewhere Between played © two songs to get everyone fired up for more music. There was then a break e@ for lunch and classes. At about 2:30, Pan Mayor Bill Boner, appropriately clad in University T-shirt, belted out a cou- ple on his harmonica, and proceeded to congratulate Lipscomb on its new sta- tus. Boner and President Hazelip then cut the purple and gold ribbons signify- ing the fact to all that we are now a University. Shortly after, the band Cruise Con- trol started to make music again, as the students did their best to make sure that Domino’s, Purity, Donut Den, Pepsi, and yes even Marriot left with empty trucks. The clouds and tempo continued to pick up as Picture This took the stage. Unfortunately, due to bad weather conditions, WKDF’s hot air balloon was not able to air, pardon the pun. But it neither stopped the ac- tivities nor the emotions, so the night continued. continued on page 12 photos by Bob Lawler 8 University Celebration

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Top Right: Channel 5’s Joe Case gives several excited DLU stu- dents, including Melissa Hassell and Matt Moss, a chance to wave to mom or talk on TV. Above: Miss Tennessee Carrie Folks sits down during one of the breaks between events. Above, left: Dr. Hazelip greets Mayor Bill Boner and welcomes him to the Celebration. Left: Troy Hill, Kendra Lovvorn, Diana Hester, John Barcroft, and Stephanie Lamb have loads of fun filling the helium balloons for the day. 10 University Celebpation