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

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LEFT: Second Westers — exhausted from room arranging and loft building, take a break. BELOW: Studying and sleeping in the sun. Ann Warner catches up her readmg while her friend takes a study break to sleep outside of Olson Hall. BELOW : Outside the Reade Center. Paul Rogers spends some iinie reading his Bible

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Summer ' s hot and lazy days slowly faded into the cool, crisp days of fall. Excitement was growing in the students minds as they prepared to come on the campus. The campus which had been quiet was about to burst into life again. For Freshmen, the excitement came in new discoveries. Soon after arriving, they met their roommates. P.A. ' s. PROBE leaders and many other future friends. The freshmen took tests, planned schedules and started to learn the ropes of college life. After quickly adjusting to campus life, the freshmen found their place in the Taylor Fam- ily. For returning students, the fall excite- ment centered around rediscovering all the special things about this campus. The long summer countdown had finally ended and all were ready to start the college life once again. For many of these students, the time of reunion with old friends was one of the best parts of returning to Taylor. The anticipation of returning was also mixed with feelings of dread when students thought of books, papers and all-nighters. in the early days of fall, students were busy having fun and making Taylor their home. The first weekend on cam- pus many students were busy building lofts, decorating their walls and moving parts of their homes into their rooms. For students, fall was a good time to begin a new year and experience ncu things. It was a time to find out more about oursclf and those around vou. Beginning in the Fall ABOVF; Enjo lng the fall u eat her. Dr Nutzy ' s class listens to one of his lectures while lounging on the grass. ABOVl:; Applying the final touches to his loft. Jim Connon stains his ladder outside of Wengal? Hall. IS Fall Candids

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A variety of topics and issues were presented during the chapel services held three times a week over the fall se- mester. Challenging and informative speakers enriched and broadened stu- dents ' world perspectives. President Gregg Lehman initiated the fall chapel program with a message enti- tled Prescription for the Eighties. Other faculty members who presented chapel addres ses in the fall included Pas- tor Bob Griffin. Dr. Richard Stanislaw, and Mr. Dale Sloat. Student Bod Presi- dent Scott Preisslcr exhorted students in his message, Pressing on in the Race. Several of the more unique chapel presentations of the fall were Mr. Jerry Franks, a blind trumpet soloist: the musical film parable Music Box ; a mini-series on Christian self-image by Dr. Blaine Smith; renewal week mes- sages by Dr. Tony Evans; a message by SATURDAY EVENING POST reli- gion editor Mr. Robert Silvers; and a special presentation by Jim and Sally Conwav. Other speakers included Mr. James Massey, Dr. George Cowan, Dr. Don Bartlette, Dr. John Svaan, Rev. Mel Hall, Dr. Don Soderquist, Mr. Mike Stachura, Mr. John Cassis, Rev. Rick Hawks, Dr. James Buskirk, Dr. Charles Bradford, Mr. Kent Fishcl, and Mr. Joe Watkins. Fall Spiritual Growth ABOVb: Discussing abundant living amidst world chaos chapel. Dr. Charles Bradford addresses the students at ABOVK: Trumpet soloist and brass soloist — Jerry Franks entertains the students during chapel. His blindness added to his testimonv. 20 — Fall Chapels