1988 Miracle Yearbook

The Centennial Pageant and "On the Air"provided Special Performances The Broadcasting Club (BETA — CHI)together with Campus Activi- ties presented for the third time, "On the Air." This program, first — performed in 1984, has since — been presented every two years. — Directed by Mr. Jim Leighten- — heimer, the program featured several radio programs ofthe for- _ ties. Donna Payne said, "1 loved the whole program, and for me 'The Whistler' was one of the — highlights." It was performed by _ Dave Norris, Donna Payne, and Errin Mulberry. Another highlight ofthe program was the excellent job ofthe sound man Russ Wight, as he showed the audience how radio people used everyday uten- sils plus their imagination to make the appropriate sound ef- fects for the different stories. Mr. Leightenheimer increased the number of cast members this yearfrom 11 to 16,and he said he Ice storms and "The Spirit of this Place": two memories that made a difference in 1988. ^ was very pleased to see how much talent was available. One of the highlights of the 1987 Homecoming Weekend was the Centennial Pageant, "As the Cedar Grows." This historical play was written and produced by David Robey, assistant professor of Communication Arts at Cedar- ville. The pageant dramatized the passing of history from Cedar- ville's charter date in 1887 up to the present. Students were selected to play the roles of significant leaders and students from the past. Er- rin Mulberry,a senior Organiza- tional Communications major, played the part of Dr.James T. Jeremiah,former presidentand now Chancellor of Cedarville College. Mulberry commente- d,"It was fun to be involved. I felt like a part of our history." In all, nearly 200 students and faculty, including the Con- cert Chorale and Symphonic Band, were selected to take part in the presentation. The premiere of the new college alma mater,"The Spirit of this Place," was an exciting contri- bution to the finale of the Cen- tennial Pageant. Dr. James Phipps performed in the old time radio production,"On the Air." Despite the ice storm the night before that postponed the performance, the show went on the next night. Quartet music was often heard on the radio."On the Air"s own quartet was composed ofJim Unger,San- dra Moyer, Andrea Unger, and Mark Groves. The show went on with a smile. The cast included, front row: Jan Johnson, Errin Mulberry, Russ Wight, Dave Norris, Sue Perrot. Back Row: Greg Hopwood, Jim Unger, Donna Payne, Greg Gibbs, Mark Groves, Sandra Moyer, Andrea Unger, John Skillman, and Stephanie Manning. Other cast members were Rick Horsfall, Marty Berrien andKim Barch. — =164 Centennial Pageant/On the Air