An air of festivity

Story By Darlene O'Bryan

1 heywore everything from formal tuxedoes andevening gowns tocasual corduroysand sweaters,depending onthe event they were participating in

November 4 through 7 wasLBC's annual Homecoming weekend Thebuzz of activity began Thursday evening as collegefor-a-weekenders arrived oncampus They tasted college life first-hand byliving in the dorms, attending classes andparticipating in thevarious collegeactivities this pageant, Iwas judged on who I was."

Homecomng weekend also brought in parents andalumni Lori Dale,a freshman from Georgetown, N.Y., said the former were the most exciting "The whole weekend wasfun,but the best part was seeing my parents."

One of the activities forcollege-for-aweekend was the Miss Liberty Pageant. For 24 senior ladies chosen by the upperclassmen ofLBC, this was the"highlight ofthe weekend." The pageant was heldon Friday evening intheThomas Road Baptist Church auditorium with dazzlingand sparkling lights.

The theme of the pageant was roses, and the girlsopened the pageant withthe musical number, "Everything's Coming Up Roses." Lynn Neighbors,special guest soloist from Regeneration, sang "The Rose."

Hosting their firstMiss Liberty Pageant, Kevin Milesand Rick Webb provided several musical numbers between the formalities of the pageant. Miles said, "Itis an honor forus todo it There is something that makes the Miss Liberty Pageant stand apart from the other pageants,andthat is the emphasis on theinner beauty of the girls The state pageants select girlswho are pretty on the outside Not many of them could meet the standards set forth for theMiss Liberty Pageant."

One ofthecontestants, Shellayne Walters from Manistee, Mich., had been in a state pageant. "In the state pageant I was judged onwhat I could do," Shellaynesaid.

Ten judges selected 10 semi-finalists based on their Christian character, their involvement atLBC, andtheir leadership The theme verseforthepageant was Proverbs 31:29, "Many daughters have done virtuously, butthou excellest them all."

From the 10 semi-finalists, Joni Berry, Loretta McDonald, Sheila Schumacher, Sherry Perry and Jean Helder were chosen as thefivefinalists.

Aftertheupperclassmen intheaudience voted, members of the Student Government Association counted thevotes Students chose Sherry Perry as second runner-up andJean Helder asfirstrunner-up

Dr Falwell had theprivilegeofannouncing thewinner: Sheila Schumacher from Sugar Land,Texas.Susan Lawman Elliot, the reigning Miss Liberty,crowned Sheila the 1982-1983 Miss Liberty, and the remaining 23 girls took turns hugging and congratulating thenew queen

"Ihadwondered whyI was chosen to be inthe pageant and I couldn't believe that I had actually won," Sheila said

Participants in the pageant, their familiesandother guests attended apresidentialreception hosted by LBC President A PierreGuillermin onFriday evening Saturday's activities began with Dr Guillermin and Dr Falwell speaking at the alumni breakfast Later inthemorning, the LBC soccer team downed the (University of D.C.,2-1,in the District 29championship

The Flames football team defeated Morehead State University, 13-10, Saturday afternoon The Flames boosted their homecoming record to 7-2 and defeated Morehead forthesecond time ina homecoming contest.

Mark DeMoss, a junior from Philadelphia, Pa., kicked twofield goals and one extra point topave the pathway tovictory for the Flames

There wasan air offestivity the entire weekend No matter which of the many activitiesattracted a person,"active" was the word todescribe theweekend

Morehead State was theguest team atthe Homecominggame. The Flames defeated theEagles 13to 10.

Miss Liberty Contestants: Melinda Allen. Portland, Maine: IveyBenson, San Antonio. Texas;Joni Berry, Rapid City,S.D.; Sue Bussell,Grosse He, Mich.; Tammy Christian. Kingsport,Tenn.; VanessaDavis, Statesville. N.C.; Cathy Fralick. Cortland. N. Y.; Merry Haag. Sao Paulo, Brazil; TanisHall. Boca Raton, Fla.; Jean Helder,Philadelphia, Pa.;ArliJesalva, Cebu City, Philippines; Jennifer McCoy, Clayton, III.; Julia McCrory, Birmingham. Ala.; Loretta McDonald, Columbia, S.C.; LoriNiznik, Mansfield, Ohio;Jane Nyberg, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Bobbi Payne, Battle Ground, Ind.; Sherry Perry, North Babylon.N. Y.; Nish Reid, Nassau, Bahamas; SheilaSchumacher, Sugar Land, Texas;Shirley Sharbono, Richmond. Va.; Bonnie Spangler, Virginia Beach, Va.;Shelly Walters, Manistee,Mich.;Elaine Williams, Tunkhannock, Pa. Lynn Neighbors sings.

Julie Nelson enjoys the percussionists performing their special. The band included in its half-time show the selections "Still" and "Send intheClowns."

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