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

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Left — Michelle Lootens raises her arms in a victory cheer. 19ft 9! NCCAA DISTRICT CHAMPS OEKS CROSS COUNTRY I DIV. I ' 86 Above — On Saturday morning, the women ' s cross country team won the National Christian College Athle- tic Association title Left — In spite of Taylor ' s Loss on Saturday, the game still had many exciting plays such as this fumble re- covery by Matt Clouser and Jimmy Hill Parent ' s Weekend 19

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Parent ' s Weekend: Family Reunion Family reunions are always special and the 1987 Parent ' s Weekend, Oct. 10-12, was no exception. The weekend was one of family fun and fellowship as parents discovered all that had happened to their sons and daughters during the first month of school while students caught up on news from home. The speakers for the occasion, John and Ann Huffman, presented challenging messages to students and parents at Friday ' s chapel, Saturday ' s family prayer breakfast and the Sunday morning worship service. The Huffmans reside in Newport Beach, California, where John pastors the 3,000 member St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian and Ann is actively involved in women ' s ministry. On Saturday night, Ron and Carolyn Patti, parents of Dove award winner Sandi Patti and outstanding musical artists in their own right, performed an inspirational concert of sacred music and spoken praise. The weekend ' s activities did experience a disappointing moment after the football team ' s 21-8 loss to Rose Hulman. However, both the men ' s and women ' s cross country teams more than made up for the setback with team championships in the National Christian College Athletic Association meet hosted by Taylor Saturday morning. Top — Jim Strickland greets his family after the game Above — Ron and Carolyn Patti entertain with c concert of praise. 18 Parent ' s Weekend

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Homecoming: A Jam-Pocked Weekend Homecoming 1986 was a jam-packed weekend consisting of an inauguration, a celebration and a dedication. The activities got underway when Dr. Jay L. Kesler was officially invested with the office of President of Taylor University at an inauguration ceremony on Oct. 24. Kesler assumed office Sept. 1, 1985, but it was decided to wait until the new Zondervan Library and Rice Bell Tower were completed for the inauguration ceremony to take place so that the dedication of the structures could coincide with the inauguration of Taylor ' s 28th president. Following the inauguration, a reception was held in the Zondervan Library. Friday evening, as part of the performing arts series, Taylor ' s campus was entertained by the Master Player ' s Chamber Orchestra from Lugano, Switzerland. Afterwards, An Evening in the Alps was catered in the Dining Commons, complete with waitresses (Taylor students) dressed in traditional Swiss costumes serving hot cocoa and apple tur- novers. Saturday ' s rain clouds, along with the football team ' s 23-7 loss to Wabash, cast a momentary gloom over part of the afternoon, but during a weekend of celebration, no one could stay down too long. The crowning of the King and Queen, Greg Habegger and Chris Macklin, was a happy event as was the Dino concert later that evening. Dino Kart- sonakis, a frequent performer on Taylor ' s campus, once again presented an inspirational and uplifting concert of piano music. Sunday began with breakfast and morning devotions by George Glass, followed by the Homecoming worship service. President Jay Kesler delivered the morning message, and the Alumni Chorale provided the special music. Sunday afternoon included the ribbon- cutting ceremony for the new Zondervan Library and the dedication of the new Rice Bell Tower. Above, right — For the second year in a row, Dino entertained alumni and students with a concert of inspirational piano music. Right — Ruth Warner Ozmun, first woman to enter the Taylor Hall of Fame. 20 Homecommg