Union University - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Union University, in its 149th an- nual commencement exercises held June 1 , graduated 210 students who received Bachelor of Arts, Science, and Music degrees as well as Associate of Arts in Nursing degrees. Recognized as tiie most outstan- ding student of the June class was Kay Brown, Jackson, with Carol Boggs, Memphis, receiving the honor for the August class. Dr. Jenl(in Lioyd Jones, publisher of the Tuisa (Oklahoma) Tribune, delivered the major address of the services and exhorted the students to utilize their power to think, above all other assets. Dr. Raiph Norton, executive secretary of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, delivered the bac- calaureate address at First Baptist Church. He pointed out to the students the lessons learned from history, psychology, science and religion and emphasized the impor- tance of developing a character in congruence with the will of God. Other activities related to gradua- tion included the annual awards program, the senior dinner and the reception. A special student art show was held in the Union galleries. Dr. and Mrs. Craig greet parents and seniors. Dr. Ralph Norton, Baccalaureate Speaker Dr. Robert E. Craig, President

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Campus All-Sing Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha lota sponsored the annual Campus All-Sing held November 22 at Jackson Junior High. Sigma Alpha Epsilon competed with Alpha Tau Omega for the Male Chorus division winner. The SAE ' s performed I Must Have Jesus and Country Roads and the ATO ' s sang Day is Done and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. Alpha Tau Omega was the winner for the second year. Competing in the Women ' s Chorus division were Zeta Tau Alpha, Chi Omega and the Independents. Zeta was the winner with their performance of Gloria in Ex- celsis and Till There Was You. The Chi Omega ' s sang My Eternal King and Battle Hymn with the Independents singing a medley from Alleluia and Living Together, Growing Together. Three groups entered the ensemble division; Zeta Tau Alpha, Chi Omega and Independents. Chi Omega captured 1st place with Ye Shall Be Witnesses and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy while the Zeta ' s won second place with their performance of I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked and A Spirit Flower. The Independents ' selections were I Must Tell Jesus and Peace Like a River. Members of Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha lota per- formed before the event and during intermission. They sang two numbers, Songs and Don ' t Stop Singing. Emcees for the evening were the Drs. Pinson. The Pinsons— Dr. Ernie and Dr. Pat— emceed All-Sing. Phi IWu Alpha and Sigma Alpha lota performed during intermission.