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Show Signpost- Friday, May 3, 1985 9 Ogden IDS Institute Building To Become . ' i 1 ' MtJP" T""" 1 s ;i .J1 , "... - - ' " . . " ...r ' : ' ' '-- .. ... ; ...... - . ' . - . ,- . ." . , . ; i ' - . '-: -'! ' ". . . (- '.' : V : . V.: - : -,-. - - .... 1 m :-- E " f - ? t . t, I ' v t . : i i; : ' - .; .?. r f .: - - Getting BACK(S) on the bus. over 150 rowdy and lively performers from the Ogden LDS Institute to the peaceful existence of Central Eastern Utah. The itinerary had been planned several weeks prior to this departure. Several committee members travel the tour destinations in search of receiving recommendations to possible points of interests and historical sites that would be most beneficial and rewarding for those on tour. Little do the people of those areas Know what they are in for when 150 students enter their part of the world. Each student is'adopted into a tour family consisting of six to eight members. This is a means of keeping tabs on the whereabouts of all 150 adventuresome people and also allows friendships to get started. The game "Anything Goes" is always the main event on the buses. Shortly after passing Salt Lake City, football teams were chosen (men against the women). The aisle of the bus turned into a playing field. There were times when the spectators along the sidelines would have the opportunity to become directly involved with the game, whether they wanted to be or not. 'necking' by relaying an orange underneath the chin, was a pasttime shared by most among other fruitful adventures. The Uno cards were passed up and down the aisle to ensure everyone had a chance to become Mumero Uno. Stomps were held while we were On The Road Again. It will be quite a story to tell our grandkids how we danced from one city to another (leaving out the vital information that we did it while on a bus). The discovery that only small, thin people can be laid to rest in the upper luggage rack was soon realized. There were several different ways in which to get shot on tour; by camera or water pistols or water machine guns. People were constantly trying to dodge both weapons but found that 'sooner or later' they would find themselves permanently fixed in time on an 8x10 glossy or extremely wet. The adventure was enjoyable especially when the bus drivers became involved involuntarily. Our bus drivers were ROCKS, they had to be. Afterall, who do you know that's crazy enough to turn their back on 40 practical jokers. And most of all, live to tell about it. However, they (the bus drivers) did say they would do it again because we were such a great group of talentedindividuals. fCM fjholo1 II The folk dancers clogging up a storm. LtiuncMi phnto f Douq lrnkin A football game was held in the cultural hall of the Helper Stake Center. Of course, a football game can only support so many players, and all wanted to participate. On the count of three, a massive dog-pile was initiated with pracitically all 150 tour members taking part in this event (talk about making mountains out of mole hills). The College of Eastern Utah appealed to the swimmers and those who enjoyed a self-guided tour of the campus. The CEU Bookstore is approximately half the size of the WSC Bookstore. It was in the bookstore that six of the girls on tour pledged membership in the hSPLMB (National Society for the Prevention of Lonely Mormon Boys). Approximately 20 chorale members gave a personal concert to this receptive and captivated Signature Editor. The acoustics in the small ballroom gave for each one of us the chance to create, for ourselves and each other, a spiritual experience that none of us will ever forget. The traditional TenorBass football game was played on the CEU football field. The tenors experienced the 'thrill of victory' while the basses experienced the 'agony of defeat.' The "V" or Van people (the technical crew) became aeronautic engineers as we prepared for departure from Roosevelt. Mappings of various kinds were constantly going on. First, the kind that comes from lack of sleep. Second, for those who had brought teddy bears on tour (which were later held for ransom in the lump sum of food). And finally, peoplenap-ping. The "V" people would hold members of tour families in the Van until they were rescued. The water machine gun came in handy during rioting situations. The group traveled to Dinosaur Museum and the Rock Quarry. At the Quarry, the chorale gathered together on the first floor and sang The Creation. Other tourists gathered to hear the beautiful music rendered by the chorale, and one elderly observer said, "they certainly are talented youngsters." The trip to Flaming Gorge was quite an ENGAGING adventure as Greg Richins propsed to Cheryl Manning. Signs posted along the long and winding road told the intimate story of their courtship. Shortly after the last sign, Cheryl's Superman appeared to place the final touch on the message. "We have certainly been blessed to have this group of talented people come and inspire us with their music," said a Vernal citizen, "they put on quite a professional performance."Hanley said the most memorable experience for him was the sacrament meeting at the Jensen Second Ward. The chorale performed several tour songs including When You Reach: To reach is to loue To reach is to grow To offer of all that you own To reach is to Hue ' Tor your Savior to know To reach is to find Your way back home. Hanley said that this song deals with the concepts of reaching within yourself and realizing your potentiaj and sharing that with others, reaching out to others and most importantly reaching out to the Lord. The world does have the need for helping hearts and hands. Unity among chorale and folk dancers exist in their enjoyment of sharing the gospel through their talents. "We are each others fan," said Hanley. The memories of Spring Tour '85 will forever exist in the minds of the performers and those that observed and felt the 'spirit' of entertainment. . 0 UflfUfb Signature Editor |