The LionIn Winter

InNovember,theLiberty University Drama Department prduced The Lion in Winter. ThedirectorDr.Roger Miller and his castarecredited with an excellent performance. The cast consisted of seven main characters.Henry IIwas playedbyKieranKehlor, Alais Capet of France was played by Rachael Carr,Johnwasplayedby Shad Bever, Geoffrey was played by Tommy Wooten, Richard the Lionhearted wasplayed by John Scott, Eleanor wasplayedbyTeriWicks and Philip, King of France, was played by Charlie Daniels.

The timeand setting of the drama was Christmas Eve,1183, in Henry's Castle in Chinon, France. The last years of Henry's reign were spent trying to hold on to the empire that he had built. He faced many problems trying tokeep the empireatpeace. Histhree sons' wanting to ruleafter his death caused much turmoil among thesons.

The director, actors andactresses,andallthe production staffdidan outstanding job and, as usual, made this and otherLibertyUniversity productions a realsuccess.

Nancy Schaefer

Mrs . Carla Sloan: A student's friend

We have allheard the saying that "actions speak louder than words," and the student who knows CarlaSloan, Business Communications professor, realizes heractionsasastudent's friend speak louder than any classroom lecture evercould.

Mrs.Sloangraduated from LU in 1982 with a double major in English and speech. She then completed her graduate studies atTowson State. She relates well with to students' strugglestoobtainadegree.

In 1984, Mrs. Sloan returned to Lynchburg while her husband completed his master's at Liberty. She obtained a job as an English and speech teacher at LU. Due totheneed forbusiness students to polish their communication skills, the course Business Communications was formed. Mrs.Sloan then became a professor for the School of Business.Shealwayshad the desiretoteachbut never imagined becoming a professor at her alma mater.

Students respect her knowledge ofcommunications and teaching skills along with her pleasant and personable mannerisms.

Mrs. Sloan says repeatedly in her classes, "Itonly takes seven secondstomake agoodfirst impression." It's obvious thatslogan is partof her own lifebecause of herfavorableimpression onstudents.

Mrs. Sloanisnotonly a well respected teacher but an appreciated friend.