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

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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

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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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Below — Taylor defenders Lee Brookshire and Dave Moellenng introduce a Wabash player to Taylor turf. • ' •if .■- • . • 4fe : ' ' ' ' ' . ► Above — King and Queen, Greg Habegger and Chris Macklin. Left — Winners of first annual Bell Tower Classic Race: first, Willie Wood; second, Scott Nieveen, third, Rich Stanislaw. Homecoming 21