by Ruthanne Pierson Parents Weekend 1 9 98 ey dtesmelloffresh cutgrass, the decorative floral arrangements,and the mobsofparents again signalstothestudentbodythatparent'sweekend has arrived. Many parentscametothe chapel service Friday to witness theirsons anddaughtersreceiveawardsintheHonors Day chapel. Others streamed in from all overthe country to visit with their students and share in their Cedarville experience. Many students panic at the thought of entertainingtheirfamilyforaweekend,but thecollegeprovidedaplethoraofactivities and concerts for families to enjoy. The spring play,The Heiress,ranfor its second week whilethe oldradio show Onthe Air, ran at the historic Opera House. In-between shows, parents and students could enjoycomplimentaryhotdogs,sandwiches, andhorse-drawncarriagerides. Theweekend concerts were again thePopsConcert, featuring the Symphonic Band, Chorale, Men's Glee Club, Brass Choir, and Lab Band. Dick and MelTunney provided the entertainmentforthe Saturday night Artist yick Tunney smiles as he entertains the crowd.(top) Adina Andrews and her parents head outfor the evening after the Artist Series.(center) Woncert Choralejoins MelTunney as part ofthe Artist Series.(below) 32 student life Series. Unfortunately,thefirealarmadded a bit of extra percussion to the performance,yet the audiences still enjoyed the music and ministry ofthe Tunneys. Although showers filled the weekend, periods ofsunshine persisted,which gave parents an accurate perception of Cedarville's weather. Parents' weekend providesaunique opportunityforstudents to share with their families the professors, classes,andfriendstheyhaveatCedarville and the work Christis doing in each ofus.
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