Voices blending [ gyptians, grapes, piano keys, and L scarecrows: What could these possibly have in common? These were just four of the themes for the 1987 Spring Sing Extravaganza. The annual event, held on April 16, 17, and 18, attracted numerous people to the Benson Auditorium to watch at least one of the four programs presented. Paul Lockhart, Shelli Miller, Julie Smith, Jay Wall:; and Terrance Talley hosted Spring Sing and the Harding jazz band provided the music for the presentation. Hours of practice were spent in preparation for all the club participants, hosts and hostesses, jazz band members and others as they worked to produce the best Spring Sing program. Jack Ryan , Spring Sing coordinator, said , ''All the clubs have gone beyond the call of duty to produce their individual shows." Winning shows received cash awards of $200 for each award they won and a rotating trophy or plaque for their effort . "We sent most of our money to Fran Coon, an Italian missionary. The rest of the Spring Sing is a lot of hard work, yet it's a time to become close to other people. From a director's point of view, it was time consuming but it's worth everything to win a sweepstakes award. C~s~ 0 Spring Sing 0 Student Life to win "Spring Sing was great! It offered the participants a chance to meet new people and learn to work with others." - Debbie Pierce money we saved to spend on general club activities," said Leann Baker of Regina. One highlight of the show was a tribute to president Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. After 22 years of serving as president, Ganus stepped down to serve as Harding's first Chancellor. While the host and hostess performed the song "Starmaker", a slide show honoring the outgoing president, was shown. The tribute received a standing ovation every time. After the traditional singing of "United We Stand, " on Saturday night by everyone, awards were presented. "I was relieved when it was over, I was crying because I was surprised. I really did not expect the sweepstakes award ," Baker said. Even though all individual clubs did not win awards, participants could still realize the true reason for Spring Sing. "Even though we only won a participation honor, I am still glad I did Spring Sing. It gave me a chance to grow closer to my club and just to have a good time," said Donann Cummings of Shantih. Open for success. Placing third runner-up in the sweepstakes division, various clubs joined together in Musicadia 's rendition of the "Beat of the Future." Debbie Blampied, a sophomore from Bow, NH, represented Chi Alpha Rho in the varied groups. - photo by Ed Wilson . Reach for victory. Singing "Goodness Gracious, Great Balls ofFire," Luke Shows, a sophomore from Augusta, GA, intensely concentrates on the routine. The members ofKappa Tau Omega and Sigma Sigma Sigma Delta worked together to produce a great show. - photo by Ed Wilson.
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