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

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Sporting a set with parachute silk, Servant rocked the crowd with help from Steve Camp. The 1984 85 concert series got off to a great start with DeGarmo Key, who appeared with Farrell Farrell.

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Concerts Provide Music for All The first semester was busy but suc- cessful with six concerts. DeGarmo Key and Forrell Farrell began it with a sell-out double-header, including a huge ball of the world that the audience threw around. Barb Askeland said: I ' ve never been to a Christian concert with a laser show like that — I really enjoyed having a concert with something new and ex- citing. Found Free followed with their unique presentation of the Gospel and uninhibited outfits and choreography. Michael Card topped off Parents ' Weekend, giving an enjoyable and wor- shipful concert that the young and the older alike appreciated. For Homecom- ing Weekend, Andrus Blackwood Co. returned to Taylor, singing many of their old favorites and some newer contem- porary songs. Another double-header with more than a tinge of spirited rock- no-roll was Servant and Steve Camp, in which many high schoolers came and heard the gospel through their popular style of music. The semester was wrapped up with Taylor ' s own Rebels of Heart warming up, a band consisting of Rick Florian, Paul the pad Harris, Tom Reynolds, Steve Reynolds, and Mark Ratcliff, followed by our Taylor grad- turned professional Pete Carlson. Cathy Beers said: It was really special to see the talent coming out of our own school! Second semester included a wide vari- f j H Mi MuL ■1 a S H H H 11 a Hr| || | ety of concerts, Geoff Moore and the comedian team Isaac Airfreight started with some superior inspiration and en- tertainment combined. Geoff, a 1984 Taylor grad, is now beginning to make it big in Nashville. George Jackson did a mini-concert next, organized by the Black Cultural Society for National Black History month. His powerful voice and message filled the recital hall, as did the people wanting to hear him. The most unforgettable concert of the year came next: Kerry Livgren in A.D. These former members of the secular rock group Kansas shared their testimonies and song in their first concert on their first national tour since becoming Chris- tians. As Shelly Stone said: A.D. was very professional, yet they had their hearts in the right place — that im- pressed me. Terry Talbolt followed, with a more mellow but spiritually challenging con- cert. Thurlow Spurr ' s direction of the Alleluia cantata literally filled the Chapel ' s stage with 250 beautiful voices of the young and old, reaching out to a diverse audience. This concert was brought to us by the Avis Corporation in cooperation with SAC. Youth Confer- ence began with a double concert of the Imperials, one for the Taylor fans and a later one for the thousand high school students visiting the school. Finally, the year was capped off by the Pat Terry Band, a group with many oldies but a lot of new goodies. It was unquestionably a successful concert series, with many tal- ented and inspirational entertainers and singers. Starting their first maior tour, former Kansas lead guitarist Kerry Livgren appeared with his new band A.D. Steve Camp in a more mellow moment at his con- cert. 22 Concerts

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As anxious spring breakers arrive in Florida, the bus is unpacked and camp is set up. The unpack- ing ritual becomes a nightly event that morks the end of the day for tired bikers. Eorly in the trip, Farrell Freeman took time out to talk to reporters about the Perimeter Trip. The 1 month trip sparked much media interest and gen- erated publicity for Taylor. Daphne Davenport takes a much needed v ater break on the Wheels 1984 Coast-to-Coast bike trip. The 6 week coast-to-coast trip is made every summer. Wheels: Ministry Beyond Upland Students often supplement their col- lege experience by taking advantage of the opportunities offered by Wandering Wheels. The organization is associated with Taylor but is not exclusive to Tay- lor. Part of Wheels ' schedule is devoted to the organization of youth retreats on the Possum buses. Wheels is respon- sible for taking groups of kids for week- end and week long adventures to places such as Disney World and the Smoky Mountains. Even though there is an enormous amount of time spent on these youth retreats, the major function of Wander- ing Wheels is bicycle trips. Beginning on the West Coast of the United States and traveling east, Wheels now takes more than 90 people across the country in six weeks or less. Many other trips are of- fered, most of which last only three weeks or less. These include tours of Florida, Vermont, California, and the Rocky Mountains. A Wheels exper- ience is not limited to the United States. There are trips offered to places such as Israel, Europe and Nova Scotia. On February first of this year 60 ap- prehensive bikers lined the curb of Main Street in Brunswick, Georgia. They be- gan a journey of 10,000 miles consum- ing ten months that will take them around the perimeter of the United States. The Circle America trip along with all the others were part of a dream Bob Davenport had when he conceived the idea of a biking organization. Daven- port, former T.U. football coach, cre- ated Wandering Wheels in 1964, to of- fer young people a group experience with adventure and physical activity, and to combine it with Christian fellow- ship and witness. This year students were involved in Wheels through the Fall Classic, inter- term trip to California and spring break in Florida. The ministry located in the huddle of buildings down the street from campus is funded through individual donations and contributions as well as a small trail fee charged to the bikers. Bob Davenport ' s dream continues to grow and minister to the spiritual needs of young people, something the Taylor family is proud of which to be a part. 24 Wandering W heels