Mid America Nazarene University - Conestoga Yearbook (Olathe, KS)

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DEAN'S LIST MAINTAINS 3.5 AVERAGE Ho Q Q Eli' 9 -pc, 19' 'QQ sm ff... ff, :ig I S K4 Kr 1 fSeatedj Marla Christians, Beth Wncent, Judy Urwiller, Sharon Bill Klontz, Mike Smith, Ken McRae, David McVey, Woodie De Vore, Carolyn Reust, Ruth Zook, Patricia Rieck, Barb Stevens, Gayland Gaut, and Don Cox. Bonham, fstandingj Diana McCullough, Cheryl Cox, Al Wood, . lg Q . A Q f if' ,ml 4 I 1' 4 l fSeatedj Charlotte Irby, Sandy Thompson, Nancy Lyle, Maridel Sf0rkS0n, David Weltmer, Bill Hieb, Ron Burch, Doug Cox, Mink, Alice Snowbarger, Edie Sauer, Karen Anderson, Carolyn Ruth Mungia, Rheta Weston, and Kay Neuenschwander. Williams, fstandingj Nina Taylor, Joan Lundstrorn Sam 118

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BONNESS REIGNS AS 1969 SILVER BELLE The joyous and peaceful Christmas spirit reigned during the evening of December l l as the season was celebrated at MANC by the annual formal Silver Belle Banquet. The excellent work of the Social Committee under the direction of Mrs. Roberta Reed, Shirley Benson and Carolyn Burgess transformed the casual student center into a beautiful atmosphere complete with a big sleigh. The evening was opened and events introduced by Master of Ceremonies Ron Lawlor. A festive dinner planned by Saga was enjoyed and was followed by special entertainment. The living room in the home of Mom and Dad Main after a Christmas banquet was the setting for an entertaining skit. As guests came and went, the stage was set for many special Christmas songs. These were sung by the Colonial Quartet, a girls trio, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Pickering, and soloists, Dr. James Main, Ron Lawlor, Barb Bonham and Gayland Gaut. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the Silver Belle. As tense moments crept by, the previously announced candidates with their escorts were introduced. These five girls were Shirley Benson from Clarksville, Arkansas, with her escort Bruce Reisdorphg Julie Bonness, Minot, North Dakota, escorted by Gene Best, Rita Powers, Overland Park, Kansas, and her escort Jack McCormick, Edie Sauer, Cimmaron, Kansas, who was escorted by Bill Hiebg and Joyce Shepherd, Severy, Kansas, with Bob Sisson as her escort. The candidates were followed by the eight-year-old twin granddaughters of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Metz, Shari and Cari Metz, who carried the crown and rose bouquet for the new Silver Belle. Ending the procession was last year's Silver Belle, Je Goodman, who was to crown the elected candidate, Finally came the exciting moment when Julie Bonness was announced as Silver Belle. After the coronation, the radiant Julie was helped into the sleigh where she sat with a sweet smile and quickened heartbeat as Bruce Petersen sang a special song dedicated and written just for her. Julie Bonness is truly worthy of the honor gf Mid-America's Silver Belle. As indicated by the majority of votes given her by the students and faculty, she is highly regarded in the minds of those that are around her. Julie, a freshman, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bonness. The petite blonde is interested in music and sports events. She plans to become a nurse. She is involved in school activities as a member of Circuit Riders, the Trailblazer staff, and secretary of the Missionary League. Most influential in Julie's life is her sincerity as a Christian. The Mid-American ideal is surely seen in Silver Belle, Julie being Bonness. After congratulations had been said and many pictures taken, students left the banquet to continue the evening with a Christmas Walk. This included visiting the homes of different professors who had arranged to make their homes available for visiting and refreshments. Of course the Christmas party had to end. However, the pressed corsages, beautiful dresses, ukeepsakesw and most of all the memories will forever remain as a reminder of that very special and beautiful evening. SIL VER BELLE - ' - . COURT. Edze Sauer, Shzrley Benson, Queen Julze Bonness, Joyce Shepherd, and Rita Powers. 120