ReUnion and Prince of Egypt finalized over the weekend

Alumni and current students gather for theater performance

In religion classes, one way or another, the country of Egypt is usually mentioned. When Egypt is mentioned, it is often connected to two important biblical figures, Moses and Joseph. There have been many plays about these two individuals; and now, the play has come to Union.

Union College hosted a reunion for the Union alumni from decades before. Many alumni were present on campus during this event, named ReUnion, from April 13 to April 16. The event was dedicated in honor of the classes 1953, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1983, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2013.

The play “Prince of Egypt” took place in the College View Church on Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. The main story revolved around the biblical figure Moses who led the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. The cast included many students from different majors. The play was successful and concluded with applause from students, faculty, and alumni present.

The individuals who were a part and helped contribute to the show are: Sean King, Alexia Rains, Anders SwansonLane, Annie Cobaxin, Isabella Mansilla, Brooke Henry, Caleb Schaber, Caleb Bonilla, Calista Covel, Camila Burgos, David Kabanje, Charles Metz, Emma

Bermeo, Erin Cramer, Andrew Jahn, Gabriel Sanders, Gabe Lorenzo, Gideon

Logan, Gilead Tarus, Halie Garrett, Hannah Burgeon, Heidi Jacobo, Isaac

Avila, James Smartt, Katelyn Zeismer, Korbin Peacock, Kylie Wehling, Liam Liversidge, Luke Toews, Mayah Evans, Mikaelti Lalane, Payton Arnett, Quinn Gillespie, Rachel Saylor, Rachel Pineiro, Sharon Lopez Gonzalez, Yve Ellis Lahav, Georgiana Achoki, Cody Butherus Moser,

Suzanne Ocsai, Chala Gemada, Kayleen Scott, Juanita Nicolas, Mallory Heinbaugh and more.

Robert Tengker is sophomore nursing major from Redlands, Calif.

Advanced Speech and Oral Interpretation presents

“Good Morning Jerusalem”

A modern take on a timeless story

Good Morning Jerusalem poster ©uGroups

While many churches prepare classic robes and sandals for their Easter passion plays, students from Advanced Speech and Oral Interpretation donned blazers and slacks. On March 31, they performed “Good Morning Jerusalem,” a modern retelling of the Resurrection.

Advanced Speech, taught by Lori Peckham, consists of communication majors, along with education, theology, English and others. It is an advanced sequel to Public Speaking that many students take as part of their general education.

The production opened with students Annika Cambigue, Reef Peckham and Charles Metz as reporters reviewing plans for a special edition of their talk show and discussing the happening of the weekend – the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His rumored Resurrection. As the play progressed, Enoch Alcala, a Jewish commentator, was introduced, and he discussed the leadership potential of Jesus. Lyndsey Elsey, Quinn Gillespie and Katie Tahay Martinez provided their perspective from when Jesus threw money changers out of the temple.

The play took a somber turn as Cambigue and Peckham interviewed Shiloh Baillou, playing the apostle Peter, in an emotional depiction of the disciples’ final hours with the Savior. It wasn’t long before the newscast was interrupted for a live press conference from Evan Majors and Larissa Rusenescu, the Roman governor Pilate and his wife.

The last scene featured Metz interviewing Aubrey Benton, who played Mary Magdalene. They were interrupted by Cambigue and Gabriel Sanders, a Pharisee who wrote the book “100 Things You Can’t Do on the Sabbath,” generating much laughter from the audience. The scene ended in a final discussion with the four students; Benton delivering an emotional plea for the others to believe.

The well-received play is the largest but not the only project that the Advanced Speech class has worked on this semester. Students interested in taking their speaking skills to the next level while having some fun in the process are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor to see if the class will be a good fit for their schedule.

Charles Metz is a sophomore theology major from Lincoln, Neb.

On The Radar

THURS. 4/20/23 uBelong Chapel | Woods Auditorium, 10:30 a.m.

FRI. 4/21/23

Spring Concert | CVC, 7:30 p.m.

SAT. 4/22/23

The Well | CVC, 9:45 a.m.

Worship Service | CVC, 11:00 a.m.

Gymnaires Homeshow | Thunderdome, 8:30 p.m.

SUN. 4/23/23

Union College Health Fair | Atrium, 1 p.m. Concert on the Lawn | Engel Hall lawn, 3 p.m.

TUES. 4/25/23

General Student Recital | Engel Hall #201, 7 p.m.

Christ on Demand | Student Success, 7:30 p.m.