2012 Miracle Yearbook

)r. Brown's adorable grandson,jack,gets his own take at the microphone during the annual Christmas story readings. W hen the colorful leaves swiftly lost their liveliness and fall dwindled to a close, the holiday season arrived once again, bringing numerous decorations, unpredict- able weather, and a growing anticipation of Christmas events and festivities. What would holidays be without the marvelous feasts? Two of the most prized Chuck's meals revolved around Chucksgiving and Christmas dinner, in which students enjoyed ample quantities of delicious food; turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and desserts transform a typical college dinner into a decadent banquet experience.Though the food was amazing,the bonding many students experienced gath- ered around the table with friends during these buffets was much more filling than the meal itself. The winter season also presented many on-campus activities for the student body to enjoy. Notorious forits excellence, theChristmas concert completely filled the chapel to its capacity. The immense talent displayed by musi- cians at this annual event was revered as simply breathtaking, and songs played not only boosted excitement for the holidays but also served to remind the audience of the true meaning of Christmas. Before tackling finals week and packing up for Christmas break, students also had the opportunity once again to participate in Campus Christmas. Whether decking the halls (or units) for the thrilling Open Dorms competition, attending the famous storytelling ceremony by Dr. Brown—this year,an old tradition reappear in the form of Peef—attending late-night breakfast in Chucks, or stepping back into childhood by partaking in cookie-decorating, stu- dents were reminded of the joy found in fellowship during this special time ofyear.