William Jewell College - Tatler Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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l6! Opening convocation celebrates . . . . Luciano Pavarotti by Kirk Priddy Red and black banners follow- ed the flags, together in proces- sion with the faculty mace. The eyes in the packed rows of C-ano, however, did not watch the pomp and circumstance of the college symbols. Instead, every gaze was fixed under the balcony, strained to catch a first glimpse of a star, affixed, for a moment, in the lewell crown - the world- renown tenor, Luciano Pavarotti. His presence gave a classic touch to an impressive Opening Convocation and highlighted the formal commencement of the school year. Against the gold and black of the new curtains adorning the chapel platform, numerous honors and awards were given. First, the Yates Medallions for Distinguished Service were awarded to four leaders in Civic Affairs from the Kansas City com- munity. These were bussinessmen lay B. Dillingham, lohn B. Francis, I. Eric Helsing and musician Russell Patterson. The college also recognized two other individuals by the awarding of honorary degrees. An honorary Doctor of Letters degree was presented to the director of the William lewell Fine Arts program, Richard L. Har- Convocation riman. Among his many ac- complishments noted bv col- league Dr. D. Dean Dunham in the presentation speech was Har- riman's role in bringing the best of the arts to the William lewell cam- pus and the Kansas City area. One artist who made his American debut in the Fine Arts program was honored with a Doctor of Music degree at the same time. Luciano Pavarotti ac- cepted the degree and the long standing ovation given by the au- dience with tears in his eyes and an emotion choked voice. Cameras flashed as Pavarotti and the lewell audience shared a mo- ment of pride and joy, enhanced by the fresh memory of his Fine Arts benefit concert held on the previous evening. Honors and awards, however, were only part of the September Convocation program. They were complemented by other elements of worship and ceremony that blended together to form a memorable event. The Salutation by Dr. Kingsley entitled ll. . . And then Agair e sentimental singing of the alm mater each gave a classic touch t the formal opening of anothe school year. Begin , the choral anthem and th ' c I 2 x l 4 I i 5 l A A Left: Richa Degree. Al Pa varotti's, l n :' A

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t During Homecoming . . . Cards go X round the World' I' h R II L Stocksdale student participation and by Meredith Moore calm t e usse . ' From start to finish, Homecom- trophy as their own. Homecoming Queen Sibloy am mm 'XArmind the World Homecoming weekend was Bruere was crowned at the Friday if , E' 18 f Homecoming