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

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Clyde Rauch sings during Coronation ceremony. Wide receiver Mike Rich leaps high in the air to haul in a long pass. Christian rock group Love Song performs in concert on Friday night after the Coronation. 12

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Although various talents were exhibited on Friday night, guitar music was performed the most. Week orients incoming frosh to college life From the welcome of new stu- dents by President Rediger Sunday afternoon to the co ncert Saturday night, new student week was full of new experiences and new faces. Sun- day marked the beginning for many as Taylor students. Although Taylor was new and unfamiHar, suddenly Monday afternoon it seemed like a haven as everyone was divided into groups and sent into the woods to spend the night. This proved to be a good means of meeting more new people. The major part of the week seemed to be spent taking tests. Friday night Taylor previewed some of the freshman talents. The Michael Johnson Concert Saturday night concluded New Student Week. World War I flying aces encounter engine trouble in talent show. Elvis Presley and his screaming wheels get it on for the freshmen. 11

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Weekend creates enthusiasm yuarterback Terry Metzger rolls to his left and finds some running room. The theme of the 1972 Home- coming was Life in Perspective. Festivities began with the produc- tion, The Importance of Being Ear- nest. Friday night was highlighted by the crowning of Vicki Stockman as the 1972 Homecoming Queen by last year ' s queen Sandy Weis. Her court included Kari Knutson, Alison Games, Pam Ritchie, Candi Jacob- sen, Vicki Ottoson, Danielle Mess- inger and Teri Wright. Following the coronation, a concert featuring the musical group Love Song was presented, and then an old-fashioned Ice Cream Parlor was held in the Dining Commons. Fortunately, the Saturday of Homecoming Week-end was one of the few sunny days in the fall. The day started off with the Homecoming Parade and was cli- maxed with a Trojan victory over Manchester. The 1972 Homecoming Coronation Ceremony is filled with both excitement and anticipation. Queen Vicki highlights Homecoming Parade. 13