Sandia View High School - Sandian Yearbook (Corrales, NM)

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-11 i X WOMEN OF 3 2 i N 5 kesurrccfivn Of lgfbfc' Wrfmen Women of the Bible came alive on January 25 when the women of Wharton Hall presented three dramatic episodes centering around the lives of Ruth and Naomi, Hannah, and Esther. Mrs. Blanco directed the plays, while Mr. Blanco provided the excellent prop work. Each play reminded the viewer of God's protection and concern for His people in the past, and each offered encouragement for the future. Left: Placing his hands of blessing on Samuel's CDonnie Knecht'sJ head, Eli CDaniel Gemedaj accepts Hannah's CLisa Christopherson'sJ gift of dedication to the Lord. Far left: ln a tender moment of parting, Ruth clings to Naomi CEIizabeth Hernandezj. Left: Lighting the golden candlestick in the temple is part of EIi's CDanieI Gemeda'sD priestly ministry. Below left: Guards Eli Gonzales and Victor Licon stand by as Haman CTimo Chaconj. King Xerxes CBIayne Lawsj and Queen Esther fCarlyn Blancoj exchange chit-chat at Esther's banquet. Below: The culprit exposed. Esther points her finger in angry accusation as she identifies Haman before the king as the one plotting to kill her and her people.

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Dramatic Hhrisfiarzify The Scriptural principle of serving the least of these was dramatically portrayed at the Christmas program when the senior class presented The Night the Bells Rang. Three famous celebrities - an artist, a singer. and a poet, were sure God would be pleased with their gifts and show it by causing the church bells to ring, However, the bells rang not at all until two boys who had helped a freezing woman by the road on the way to the church presented their gift to God. Indeed, God is pleased not by flaunted talents, but by humble service, Right: Scott Stimson and Charlie Robinson are awed by Betrille Corona's artistic gift. All three are confident the bells will ring for it. Below: Scott relates the story of the freezing woman to a church lady, Tina Sanchez. .,..wn..,. ss is . t,,,...gq sg ,J aa1,, sgwwwmmwiz f . ,,, , W if-'V 1 f ig 11 im , 1 ..m1i'v 4 ,J WZ? Z Above: Charlie and Scott get bundled up for their Right: Scott Stimson passes the famous sing- cold walk to the church while bidding their grand- er Uulie Andersonj and poet CElizabeth Her- mother CSceless Musej, good-bye. nandez.j 62 1

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Zczzrning Cv lead Right: Participating in a Sabbath service in Santa Fe. Wendy Anderson, Peter Armistead, Rick Edwards. and Mark Dorton join in singing the opening hymn, Far right: Preaching is an art which takes lots of preparation and stage presence. Rick Edwards fearlessly delivers a sermonette. Seminar is a student organization that travels to various conference churches to put on worship services for the people who attend. The students are responsible for the entire service, from invocation to benediction, plus everything in between. The experience helps each student have better poise when standing before a congregation and gives them the chance to prepare material that blesses both him and his listeners. The congregation is blessed and sees what Christian education is able to help produce in those in whom they have invested so much. Below: Telling the children's story at Hobbs are Erika Clare and Carlyn Blanco. Below right Helping themselves to oodles of yummy food are Ingrid Clare Scott Stimson. Erika Clare and Cheryl Christopherson at Hobbs NM - sg