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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Celebration Amid the rest of finals and anticipa- tion of Christmas break, the campus finds time to celebrate Christmas. The chorale concert, Christmas chapel and annual Christmas dinner were orga- nized for students and were widely at- tended. On Sunday, December ninth, the cho- rale presented its Christmas Concert and Service of Candlelighting. They were assisted by the brass ensemble. Highlights of the concert included the processional hymn O Come All Ye Faithful, Motet Lord Hosanna and the candlelighting congregational hymn Silent Night, Holy Night. During Christmas chapel on the Friday before break the music department pre- sented Christmas music by all the groups. The students anxiously awaited the annual rendition of Sleigh Ride by the concert band. The song, a tradition of the Christmas chapel, brought the audience to their feet. The Christmas dinner in the dining commons was coordinated by S.A.C. and the D.C. Dressed in their Christmas finery, students enjoyed eggnog, chocolate fondue and pictures with Santa along with the Christmas feast. Along with these planned celebra- tions individual wings held banquets, parties, angel-mortal weeks and other creative activities to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Dressed in their best Kathy Bamlett, Karen Hollar, Sally Bertram, Jodi Fuhrmann and Lynn Schafer pose with Santa during the annual Christmas din- ner in the D.C. Hettie Powe, Diane V yse, K.C. Carlsen and Jan- ece Gooding help themselves to the fruit and chocolate fondue. 26 Christmas