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Page 4 The Pendulnm November 1, 1979 Parents come to Elon Leona Updyke watches as Elon crushes Gardner-Webb 50-14. She seems to be wondering about the Fightin’ Christians but Mrs. Updyke is definitely an Elon fan. Photo by Craig Stanfield. Show is an eye opener by Ken Gould S.U.B.’s Annual Parent’s Weekend Talent Show was once again a huge success, according to audience reac tion . Fourteen of Elon’s finest displayed their various talents before a standing- room-only crowd in Whitley Auditorium. TKE’s “Friday Night Dead” skit proved to be the evening’s favorite as they picked up the $100 first prize. Mike Robinson sand “Hey Bartender” and “Soul Man,” backed by his “Blues Brothers Bands,” before a screaming audience. Second prize went to David Carter for his rendition of Elon John’s “Rocket Man” and an original tune. Alan Friedman, last year’s winner, teamed up with song stress Anna McKay for third orize. They performed an original melody, “Especially For You,” that had the entire auditorium in a trance. While all the acts were well received, Sigma Pi’s Christ mas Show, ZTA’s calendar girls, and Kappa Psi Nu’s Steve MartineUi appeared to be real crowd pleasers. The result was an evening of fun and excitement for everyone involved. by Qady VIolcttc The greatest number of parents in many years at tended Parent’s Weekend, according to Bill Ginn, head of alumni, parent program and fund raising. Mr. Ginn said the parents had a great attitude and participated in just about every event during the week end. The program kicked off with the talent show on Friday evening. For Mr. Giim, the weekend started with registration and a reception for parents early Saturday morning. The parents then moved to Whit ley Auditorium to hear Presi dent Fred Young give a report on the status of the college. Immediately after this meet ing, parents and faculty got together in McEwen Library. The Learning Resources Cra ter was opened for parents to visit. After the picnic limch at Memorial Stadium, it was time for the football game. The Fighting Christians also kept the weekend excit ing with their win over Gardner-Webb 50-14. As usual the Marching Band of the Carolina’s gave a great performance during the half time show and Eastern Guil ford High played for pre game. After the exciting game, the parents then moved to the President’s reception. They waited in long lines to be entertained by President and Mrs. Young. Then the evening dance for parents and students was held at the Ramada. Again only standing room was left as the crowd danced to the sounds of the “Kedets” led by Earl Lankford with Eddie Harris, an Elon College graduate, George Miller and our own Prof. Jack White and Dr. David Bragg. The dance floor was packed, while stu dents and parents danced. Sunday was another beau tiful day with a record turn out at the church services. Then parents and students moved to Whitley Auditor ium to hear the great sounds of the concert band and the Emanons. The auditorium was packed and the weekend was ended by a standing ovation for the Emanons. The arrivml of iMicBti nuOy meaas ■ “care package" aad a smile from home. ParcBt’s weekend looks like a sncccas according to these stadents’ smiles and armload of home. Photo by Craig Stanfield. ^«theri^.ARA BiaMfer at Efc», dea» BP afterdie i«ceptk» al ^dent YooBg s how last Saturday after the game for Patent’s Wedcend. Photo by Craig Stanfidd.
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