Oklahoma Baptist University - Yahnseh Yearbook (Shawnee, OK)

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fav- Showboatjazz sets the mood for the show as the Dixieland band, consisting of Scott Terry, Lynne Langham and Tim Miller enter- tain the audience. Back again. Kimi Minton performs The Tar Baby in a com- mand performance from the Biggie during a following CAB presentation of Bison Review. Biggieh 19

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Auditorium takes shape of Mississippi Biggie displays talent Come aboard and see the Showboat. This was the obvious expectation of the Biggie talent performers. The stage of Potter Auditorium reflected on old Mississippi Riverboat from the setting of Mark Twain's writings. The captain was Benjamin Jack- son, portrayed by J. Greg Davis, and the captain's first mate Joshua, was played by Ken Dunham. These were the masters of ceremonies and they guided the show with ease. Assisting them were two southern belles, Donita Masters and Ronda Mosier. Featured first on the Showboat was uThe Dukes of Dixieland, composed by Lynne Farrington, clar- inet; Tim Miller, trumpet; Scott Terry, trombone; Clark Koepping, tuba; Belinda Bell, piano and Russ McAdoo on the drums. They filled the air with enter- taining Dixieland jam. Next on deck were J erry Faught and Melanie Mil- ler. They entranced the audience as they sang 'iDriftin. Next, Guy Langhan sang Sincerely Yours which gained the attention of all listening. Arousing humor in the audience was a skit per- formed by Mark Case and Chris Russell. The skit was a rendition of Abott and Costellds Whois on First? David Romoser sang a Keith Green composition entitled Asleep in the Night, while Perry Walker enhanced the meaning of the song with a mime about a bum who tries to enter a church and is rejected. Margaret Stack joined the southern belle fashion by wearing a Hbelle dress and performing the song Musical mime is performed by Perry Walker as David Romoser sings Asleep in the Night. It was the third time that the duo had performed in an OBU talent show. 1 8 i Biggie 'il Canit Help Lovini Dat Man. After intermission, 01' Man River, was sung by Gordon Longhofer, which was followed by i'Ebony and Ivory. Don Hanson and Tyrone Robinson sang the popular hit while backed by a live band. Mark Lowrey came abroad the Showboat next with his performance of the song Care. An entertaining presentation of If He Walked Into My Life, was sung by Kara McGee. Kimi Minton brought back the southern style with her dramatic narrative, De Tar Baby from Uncle Remus. Bringing the Showboat cruise to an end was the performance of Amy Grants Fat Baby. The quar- tet consisted of Sue Gibson, Karen Nesbitt, Paula Srriathers and Sherrie Stoddard. All of the performers gathered and bowed to the audience following the last Showboat performance. Captain Jackson summed up the 1982 Biggie by saying, A Showboat is a rare and wonderful thing. This Showboat was just that. Patti Kordis

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Annual Harvest celebration honors outstanding five Crowning climaxes weekend The Harvest Festival on Saturday night was well attended. Many had come to see the Harvest Court nominees who were: J erry F aught, RandyAnderson, and Alan Parker for Most Popular man; Sonjia Adams, Lisa Lanier and Melanie Miller for Most Pop- ular woman; Brian Brookins, Barry Quattiebaum and Chris Russell for Best All-Around man; Jeri White, Beth Davis and Sarah Zimmerman for Best All-Around woman. Nominees for Harvest Queen included Karen Hesbitt, Teresa Burgess and Kimi Minton. The winners in each category were Brian Brookins and Jeri White for Best All Around man and woman, Jerry Faught and Lisa Lanier for Most Popular man and woman, and Karen Nesbitt was crowned as Harvest Queen. After the Harvest Court presentation, 19 alumni presented a musical show- case with entertainment including solos, quartets, and a dramatic reading. 20 i Harvest These two traditions are important in the lives of alumni as well as present students. They are notjust superficial events that take place each year with no meaning, but are important and symbolic of what OBCI is: an institution of higher Christian education that cares about and preserves its past, and a school that is working towards a mighty future. Jeff Campbell Chosen queen Karen Nesbitt is congratulated by Janay Moody after being crowned Harvest Queen. Announced first are Most Popular Man Jerry Faught and Most Popular Woman Lisa Lanier.