1989-1990 Academic Catalog

Drama Each quaiier, the Department of Communication Arts presents major theatrical productions. In recent years, the department has produced Ten– nessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie", A1ihur Miller's "The Crucible", and the musicals, "My Fair Lady" and "The Pirates of Penzance". Open to students from all majors, these experiences provide theatrical training for participants and cultural enrichment for the entire College family. Students may earn academic credit through the Communication A1ts Depaitment for paiticipating in College plays. The musical "Pirates of Penzance," presented Spring Quarter, /989, involved over 80 stu– dents as cast and crew members. Student Life 25 Musical Ensembles Students with musical talents may develop and utilize their abilities in any one of a number of musical ensembles. Instrumentalists may partici– pate in the Yellow Jacket Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Brass Choir, or Chamber Orchestra. Vocalists may choose to sing with the Men's Chorus, Oratorio Chorus, or Conceit Chorale. Several small ensembles coordinated by the Christian ministries office also invite paiticipation. Auditions for new students typically occur during College Week. Student Publications Students maintain primary responsibility for the publication of the Col– lege yearbook, The Miracle, and the College newspaper, Cedars. A fac– ulty-student committee provides direction and advice. Students interested in staff positions may contact the editors. Student Government Association The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative assem– bly of the student body. SGA includes officers elected annually by the student body, two representatives from each class, residence hall represen– tatives, and a faculty advisor. The purpose of SGA is to assist in providing a well-rounded program of extra-curricular activities which will develop the physical, mental, social, cultural, and spiritual life of the students; to pro– mote loyalty to the school and to the fundamental, Biblically-inspired stand and principles for which Cedarville College was created; to help establish and maintain an efficient and haimonious school atmosphere; and to rec– ommend to the proper authorities or to take action deemed necessaiy for the welfare of the student as an individual or for the student body as a whole. Election to SGA provides an oppo1tunity to exercise democratic leadership in student affairs. SGA is responsible for such fund-raising projects as the Student Body Project and the Student Missionary Project. SGA also coordinates chapel services each Friday.