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

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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

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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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