University of the Ozarks - Aerie Yearbook (Clarksville, AR)

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Amahl, Marian Riddell, is shown talking with the three kings - King Kasper, Charles Adams: King Balt- hazar, Lerry Zehringg and King Mel- choir, Jim Fleet. Looking on is the page, Joe Pepin. Amahl trys to tell his scep- ticalmother, Annette Lee, he has seen the bright star in Activities cc I Amahl and the Night Visitorsi' Amahl and the Night Visitors, a one act operetta by Carlo Menotti, was presented by the opera workshop and the a cappella choir, December 12 and 14. The story, of religious nature, is about a crippled boy, A1 mahl, and his widowed mother. Amahl always has a hard time convincing his mother of some of the strange things he sees, and the time he sees a large star in the eastern sky is no excep- tion. Hfhen three kings appear at the door seeking rest and shelter, Amahl's mother is taken aback and readily welcomes them into her home. However, she has nothing in the house to offer- them so she sends Amahl to find the other shepherds and ask them to bring whatever they can offer their special guests. The kings explain their mission in seeking out the Messiah, and everyone rejoices the new-born savior. The setting is concentrated in the house of Amahl and is of simple but effective nature. The costumes of the shepherds contrast with the rich. lavishly decorated robes of the kings. the eastern sky. The shepherds offer their simple gifts to the kings who tell of their journey to find the Messiah.

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Perhaps one of the best known students on campus is Mary jess Head. Some of her ac- tivities include Future Business Leaders of America, four years: Ozarks Christian Asso- ciationg and Mentor secretary. She was this y e a r ' s Mountaineer homecoming queen, a cheerleader for three years, and Aerie maid for 'two years. Post- graduate plans are to teach in high school. Patsy Rowland, business administration major, is the state FBLA president, Miss Future Busi- ness Executive and won first place in the na- tional shorthand contest. She is Alpha Chi presi- dent, senior class secretary, and vice president of the Mentors. She plans to attend the Univer- sity of Texas to do graduate work on her M.B.A. in personnel management. After this, she plans to teach in college. 1t1 nd C 11 ...ct lean nivers' 'es a o eges Gene Wilson was voted the Most Christian Boy for two years in the Who's Who on Campus elections. He is vice president of Koin- onia, an organization of students interested in church vocations. He was also president of Ozarks Christian Association. Gene hopes to enter the ministry after attending seminary at Dubuque, Iowa. Susan Smith, a biology major, has a keen in- terest in all branches of the sciences. Susan is now a member of Alpha Chi and has served- in the choir, dance band, marching band, and Drama Club, Music is her favorite hobby. Susan plans to attend graduate school next year.

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ctivities r. ohnston is Spea kei for Spiritual E ' i Emphas1s Week Dr. Roe H. Johnston, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Indianapolis. Indiana, served as the principal speaker during Spiritual Emphasis Week November 13-17. The purpose of the week was to stimulate interest in religious activities and to give new insights to religious questions. Daily services were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday at Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel and individual confer- ences were held each afternoon. Dr. Johnston held informal meetings with students and faculty in the evenings. Dr. Johnston is a native of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and at- tended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1944 where he was selected as an end on the all-American football team. After serving two and a half years at sea aboard the U.S.S. Vincennes, he entered McCormick Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1950. He received his doctor of divinity de- gree from Hanover College in 1955. A Dr. Johnston served as the first president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and is presently on its board of directors. Dr. Roe H. Johnston, speaker for Spiritual Em- phasis Week, was selected on the all-American football team when he attended the Naval Academy. The students poured out of the chapel each day of Spiritual Emphasis Week. pleased with the instructions given them by Dr. Johnston.