Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Campaign stirs political feeling The night is still young when students crowd around televisions in MCW lounge watching the returns slowly come in. Interested students staged a gallant effort to stay up all night — for the sake of politics rather than studies! The occasion, of course, was the 1968 Presidential election, which became a time for all campus Republicans to rally around their television sets. Having been involved in a mock convention last spring, the students were eager to be involved in this historic political event. Through events such as these, Taylor students keep abreast of the times and develop their views, gradually becoming mature adults who can take leadership roles in our society. An assortment of election buttons show the variety of candidates. Puppet display injects humor into an otherwise serious campaign. 27

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Standing behind the Grand Old Party elephant, Val Peterson, former governor of Nebraska, delivers the keynote address. Swallow Robin men sleep through the returns during the early morning hours. Chuck Ridley represents the Black Power section of Taylor backing in Nixon ' s campaign. 26

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Registration provided opportunities for parents to become acquainted with Taylor faculty and fellow parents. Parents Day emphasizes participation Once during each academic year, Taylor sponsors a weekend designed to give parents an opportunity to see many different facets of life at Taylor. This year, the event was expanded to in- clude the showing of the film, Bom Free, a student art show, cross country meet and football contest, an orchestra concert, and a worship service on Sunday morning. Future Trojan gazes with wide-eyed wonder at the aftermath of the Parents ' Day reception. A freshman girl proudly pins the traditional mum on her mother. 28