Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Drama The Lion In Winter Thl page Top Left ferry's son . Richard. John, and Geoffrey, plot •gainst their father Top Right- Eleanor and Geoffrey discuss his inheritance Bottom Left: Eleanor looks longingly at Henry and Alals Bottom Right: Eleanor and Henry reminisce Opposite page. Top: King Philip and Henry engage in a heated discussion Bottom l eft Eleanor comforts Alals Bottom Right: Richard draws his sword to attack. 28 The Lion In Winter

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Halloween Dance Choir And Singers At Halloween. Mercer students were given the opportunity to show how they can change to different characters at the Halloween Dance Many interesting costumes appeared at the Hal- loween dance. The music was provided by a group called “Black Widow The spirit of the evening was very congenial and all had a good time Lawrence D Emery During November, both the Mercer University Choir and Mercer Singers gave a concert All the selections were very entertaining and very well performed by both groups The audience was entertained by both groups and enjoyed the evening. Lawrence D. Emery Lecture Mercer university students. Faculty and staff were given the opportunity to learn more about the South from Rich ard N. Current. Ph D. Dr. Richard Cur rent addressed this topic on October 25 27 when he spoke in the Lamar lecture Series. The lectures proved to be very informative. Lawrence D Emery Opposite Page lop left a tu deni giving blood Top light A «ludent Prepanng to give Wood Bottom left A plant worker guide ACS student Bottom Right Kent Johnson observe thi page Top left. Black WW ii»” center left The Mercer Choir Center left the Mercer Smger Bottom Dr Richard Current Feature ?1

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Henry II, King of England Alals.................... John..................... Geoffrey ................ Richard Lionheart ....... Eleanor of Aquitaine ... Philip. King of France .. .....Paul Oppy Susan Haywood .Russ Mattocks .. David Pulliam Mark Davis .. .Celia Brewer .. .John Preston Ondy Winter During October 21st-24th, Mercer Universi ty Theatre presented their malnstage produc- tion of The Lion In Winter. The play is set in the year 1183. and is based on events in the life of Henry II of England. The spectacular set helped to set the mood for the story, which centers around Henry’s will, and argu- ments over what each son will Inherit. The plot is flavored by the personalities of the family members, which include Henry's wife, Eleanor, and their three sons: John. Geoffrey, and Richard. Also Involved In the play's ac- tion are Alals, Henry's lover; and her brother Philip, the King of France. The relationships between the characters serve to add interest and realism to the historically based play. Directors .......Paul Oppy and Lewis Fuller The Uon In Winter »