Homecoming'87 Dusk ofthe Orient Sharon Michael Sharon Michael, a Secretarial Administration major, wascrowned the 1987-1988 Homecoming Queen. For two years, she was a member of KEA. Through the Swordbearers Extension Team, Sharon taught Sunday School and Children's Church. Briefly summarizing her emotions at the announcement of her selection, she said, "It was the highlight of my four years here... it was a special night because I was with my closest friends." Amemorable event took place on Saturday, October 10,1987--Cedarville's annual Homecoming Banquet. Co-chairpersons Melody Ferguson and Meredith Steiner were in charge of the banquet preparations. Steiner said,"We organized the committee during spring quarter and completed much of the organizational work during the summer." Entitled "Dusk of the Orient," the theme of the banquet centered around the mysteries of the ancient Orient. Ann Gordon, Decorations Coordinator, arranged the Oriental atmosphere which provided a distinctly unique banquet. Creative decorations transformed the cafeteria into an exotic Chinese restaurant. A bridge led the homecoming queen and attendants to the stage over a beautiful fountain filled with goldfish. Fans and candles decorated tabletops, and colorful lanterns decked the walls. Nearly 100 students volunteered their services to decorate the cafeteria. Exciting entertainment brought the Chinese culture to the banquet. White Lotus,a group from Celestial Mountain Kung Fu Academy,presented three Chinese programs: an expressionistic form of exercise relaxation and self-defense; a traditional lion dance, a celebration of New Year's Eve; and a Tien Sun demonstration in weaponry. Chuck McKinney and Allen Monroejoined forcesto prepare a wonderful Chinese meal. Chinese tea was served along with the appetizers, eggdrop soup and egg rolls. Waiters and waitresses served fried rice,shrimp sub-gum, and chicken with snow peas for the main course followed by sherbert and fortune cookies. The table settings included a set of chopsticks for everyone; but for those less adventurous, regular flatware was provided. The homecoming queen wasannounced after dinner. The audience, who had waited all evening in anticipation, applauded as Sharon Michael wascrowned by President Dixon. Friends crowded to the stage, eager to congratulate Sharon and her fellow attendants.The sights and sounds ofthe Orient,along with a feeling of excitement, filled the air as the evening came to a close. 141
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