Volunteer Programs Involvement Campus Players Art Guild The purpose of Campus Players was to promote the art of theatre in a Christian atmosphere and , conversely, to promote Christ through our talents , the art of theatre. It was the oldest organization on campus. They were sponsored by Morris Ellis and Robin Miller. Campus Players was an honorary group in which membership must be earned rather than bestowed. This opportunity for membership was exteneded to those students who earned a certain amount of merit points. This was accomplished by doing technical work such as construction, costumes and lighting, or by acting in a campus production. Campus Players was very much like the or ganization Alpha PSi , therefore , many of the students in Campus Players were also in Alpha Psi. Many of the organizations activities included building sets, painting and technica l work all in preparation for an upcoming play. Some of the members also performed in many of the productionsJhat were presented during the year. ~ A social service and educational channel for students interested in visual arts was the primary purpose of the Art Guild. The Art Guild sponsored several activities throughout the year to expand their interests in art. In the spring of '84, the organization was honored to host special speaker , Jack McKinney. He presented an interesting lecture on Greek art. In October , the 'group held a Halloween party in which members could show off their unique talents in the form of their costumes. The group was able to help Harding ce lebrate its 50th year in Searcy by using their talents to paint windows downtown. They also sponsored a Christmas art sale and a Christmas party for the members. The goal of the Art Guild was to encourage students to be more involved with Art Guild. Burton, Bracher, LaLonde, Dinkins, Keller ·sponsor, Molner , Swain , Christaldi, Poulos, Morgan, Evans, Pitt-sponsor. - photo by Wes Holland. each other and the faculty who are in the field of art. t'.i$b Practice makes perfect. Phillip Thames and Edie Hinson rehearses for an oral interpretation of "/ Ought to be in Pictures." - photo by James McCreary. Academic groups 55
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