1988 Miracle Yearbook

Homecoming'87 Dusk ofthe Orient Sharon Michael Sharon Michael, a Secre- tarial Administration major, wascrowned the 1987-1988 Homecoming Queen. For two years, she was a mem- ber of KEA. Through the Swordbearers Extension Team, Sharon taught Sun- day School and Children's Church. Briefly summariz- ing her emotions at the an- nouncement of her selec- tion, she said, "It was the highlight of my four years here... it was a special night because I was with my clos- est friends." A memorable event took place on Saturday, October 10,1987--Ce- darville'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 dis- tinctly 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,present- ed three Chinese programs: an expressionistic form of exercise relax- ation 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, egg- drop 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 audi- ence, 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 atten- dants.The sights and sounds ofthe Orient,along with a feeling of excitement, filled the air as the evening came to a close. 141