At 11 :45 a .m., the bell sounded, announcing the start of class. Instead of the usual groans and complaints, the sounds of laughter and friendly conversation fill ed the room. Students turned in prayer requests and focused their minds as the daily prayer was led by a fellow student. Believe it or not , this scenario describes the daily routine for Concert Choir. "Choir is like a family atmoCatnpaigns Create Close-knit sphere," said Tom Wright , a junior from Des Moines, Iowa. "It 's not like an actual class; it 's more like meeting and singing with friends." Choir "It 's my family here at school ," said junior Julie Pickens . "We are all so close to each other because we all share a common goa l. " Choir members held not only each other in high regard , but also their director , Dr. Arthur Shearin. "He is very funny, but he is also very professional. He gets things done, " said freshman Shane Jackson . "One of the most special things has been traveling on campaigns together, because you always develop bonds ," said senior Laura Rice. Choir president Jonathan Vest felt that one of the greatest opportunities the choir had to offer was the chance to go on various campaigns . "Last summer, we went to Germany and Switzerland ," he said. "I think choir campaigns are great because singing reaches people more easily than talking, becau e music is a universal language ." To be in Concert Choir was "a privilege, but also a responsibility requiring the people to give up a lot of other things ,'' Pickens said, "but I wouldn 't trade it for anything. " - Carrie Woodruff Senior Ethan Brown sha1'es the devotional prior to the Concert Choir pe1forma11ce. The Conce11 Choirp€'1formed for ai 1diences all a round the country. Photo by jason Bu 11. Concert Choir. l s! row: Mi nda Ruggles , Diana Peterson, Jana Horner, Beth Carroll, T i ffany Chester, Micki Gerber , Marianne Western , Michelle German , Melissa MacPherson , Becky Carroll , Caroline Clemenrs, Kami Shores, Stacy Wright. Julie Pickens, Tammy Meador, Brenna Foy, Heather Ray. Laura Hurlbutt . Jennifer Strickland , Angel a Sho ll , Rebecca Lowe. 2nd roll'.· Tawnya Wide! , Melia Byrd, Amy Asron. Diane Coon, Heather Martin , Mavenee Mays, Micki Dunn, Julie Tucker , Loren Kopf, Renee Alley, Eve Clevenger, Dawn Li\·i ngston, Erin Cha ndler, .Jessica Pell , Ca therine Anderson, Nancy Mil ls, Ellen Fowler, Kendra Lawyer , Emily Sampley, jenny Tyree. 3 rd row: Lori Hendricks, Denise Repaal , Kaci Bolls, Ann Bartak , Arny Conner, Becky Black, Kathy Shappard, Christi ne Tucker, Lara Callens. Beth Spurlock, Micah Parkhurst, Matt , chreiner , Jimmy Brooks , Kary Staggs, Amy Merritt, Stacie E\·ans, Sara Kirkpatrick, Laura Rice , Becky Segraves , Celeste \X'alker, Heather McGlaughlin. 4th row· Jim Kennell , Joe Meador, Jason Rector, Chris Wagley , Kevin Reddi ck , Randy Gill , Steve Williams , Ethan Brown , Tim Chri sma n, Lee Langdon, .Jim Horton , Brett Primer, Allen Clements, Kyle Laws, B. J Robertson , Jason Jewel l , Matt Lawyer , Kevin Laws . Chris Mindley. Ken Laws , Don Nea l. 5th row: Tony Tate. Kendall Lopez, Timothy Scudder, Steven Aye rs, Kyle Davis. Jason Hewitt , Ben Howe, Jesse Tyree, Allen Iv1cKinney, Scott Sheari n , Jay Sh ipman , Jonathan Vest , Teddy Warren, David Green , Matt Dixon, Troy Bendickson , Shane Jackson, Gary Deitz. Jamie Banks , Tom Wright. Photo by Jeff Montgomery. Music 168~----- 0rganizations
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