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

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El-hun Eckert and her family attend the game against Wilmington Jim Wheeler records went on sale outside the gate before the game and at halftime JIM WHEELER MEMORIAL STADI 22

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Pete Carlson Fall Entertainment Members of Taylor ' s student organi- zations put much time and effort into planning a wide range of social activities for T.U. students. Pete Carlson started the fall activities Freshman Week-end with a very entertaining concert featur- ing both his Christian and secular songs. Next, the newly initiated freshmen com- bined with the more experienced up- perclassmen to show their stuff at the all campus talent show. The first Christian rock concert of the year was City Limits. The Wright Brothers pro- vided a change of pace with their blue- grass country music. DeGarmo Key, one of the rising Christian rock bands, was also well received by the student body. Adding an international flair to the fall social activities, the Danish Gym Team made its fourth appearance at Taylor. The United States Marine Band from Washington, D.C. gave a spectacu- lar performance, which included several of the famed John Phillip Sousa ' s marches. Other concerts that provided an enjoyable break from the academic life included: Michael Iceberg, Taylor ' s own T.U. Concert Band and Jazz En- semble, and Noel Paul ' Stookey and his band Bodyworks. A very special and in- spiring concert was given by Edie Rader and Friends. One of the more unique activities of first semester was the intellectually stimulating Great Debate between Dr. Corduan and Dr. Nygren. The topic under debate and discussion was Eter- nal Security. The debate was very well received, proving that entertainment can be educational. DeGarmo Key 21

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' - . Brad Davis moves the ball against Goshen. Parents ' Weekend After the first five weeks of school, Parent ' s Weekend Is looked forward to with great excitement and anticipation. The freshmen, especially, enjoy the op- portunity to see Mom and Dad, as well as to show ofF the campus and to in- troduce their new friends. The over- whelming response of the parents was evident as they roamed the campus in masses. Parent ' s Weekend began with Friday ' s chapel service. The message was delivered by Dr. Bill Bright, founder and President of Campus Crusade for Christ, International. Friday night the Lamb ' s Players ' Theatre presented Pardon Me Christian, But Your Old Nature is Showing . The parents and students were up early Saturday morn- ing, for a Family Prayer Breakfast. The Taylor Music Department provided Sat- urday evening ' s entertainment. The weekend was drawn to a dramatic close at the Sunday morning worship service. Harold E. Hughes, former U.S. Senator and Governor from Iowa, was the fea- tured speaker. The participation of the parents was deeply appreciated in mak- ing this year ' s Parent ' s Weekend a suc- cess. 2nd West ' s River Raft Saturday morning Family Prayer Breakfast. 23