DOCSLIB.ORG

Once a National Powerhouse, Texas Athletics Turns to Gimmicks Over Talent By: Kayla Jacob

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Once a National Powerhouse, Texas Athletics Turns to Gimmicks Over Talent By: Kayla Jacob Once a National Powerhouse, Texas Athletics Turns to Gimmicks Over Talent By: Kayla Jacob Winners must know they cannot be winners all the time. As college athletics has become more competitive both on the field and commercially, powerhouses such as the University of Texas at Austin are under pressure to keep fans in the stands even when teams are lacking on the scoreboard. And that applies to both men and women’s athletics. “When I was playing, I happened to be blessed enough to be in the era (at UT) where everything was good,” said Cat Osterman, a UT Sports Hall of Fame and All-American softball pitcher. “So you didn’t really have to promote as much as you promoted or work now. Because everyone was winning.” Osterman played at UT from 2002 to 2006 and took a break in 2004 to participate in the Olympics. During that time, UT was playing in championships left and right. Almost every team was a perennial powerhouse and every team was making it into the Top 10. In 2001 the baseball team won the College World Series and women’s softball went to three College World Series. In 2003 both men’s and women’s basketball teams make it to the Final Four. Jeritt Elliot, now the women’s volleyball head coach, was just hired and every year they were getting a step further. In 2005 Texas football won its first ever Rose Bowl. “While I was there,” Osterman said, “Everyone was succeeding and, of course, your fans and your city feed off of success.” Now, at the end of the fall 2019 football season, Texas football is unranked. Leaving fans disappointed after a successful ranked 2018 season and a Sugar Bowl win against University of Georgia. To keep fans interested universities must turn to other avenues to draw fans in. Osterman spoke about Texas’ athletic director, Chris Del Conte and his creation of a new gameday experience at UT. “I think Del Conte has done a great job at trying to revitalize what it means to be a Longhorn fan and kind of not have the up and down years simply based on athletic success, ” Osterman said. Since being hired in 2017 Del Conte has hired new coaches, implemented Bevo Boulevard, started renovations on Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium and most recently, pushed the ground breaking for a new basketball arena, the Moody Center. Del Conte entices Longhorn fans with gimmicks, action packed game days and new facilities to make up for the undesirability of sitting on the bleachers of a losing team. In his desire to amp up football game days at UT, Del Conte created the game day celebration Bevo Boulevard, in Fall 2018, according to Texas Athletics. The new game day attraction was created on San Jacinto Boulevard, where fans can kick off the day watching a street parade led by UT’s live mascot, Bevo XV. Fans can also enjoy games, local food trucks and live entertainment. When asked what a 2019 football game day looked like, Alexa Klyap, a UT sophomore, mentioned that game days are jam-packed with excitement. “It’s just funny how much it's not just about watching football, now there’s fighter jets, skydivers and carnival games on Bevo Boulevard,” Klyap said. “It’s just cool to be a part of that.” Osterman mentioned the opposite. “Our game day experiences were so different,” Osterman said. “If you put someone from now [to] back then, they would think it’s pretty bare bones. You just kinda went to games, watched games.” According to the Texas Sports website, part of Del Conte’s plan is the new Moody Center. Set to open in 2022 the center will replace the Frank J. Erwin Center and be home to the men’s and women’s basketball teams and host other events on campus. This past Tuesday the over $300 million project broke ground and the event was commemorated by the men’s basketball game versus the University of Alabama Birmingham. The last time men’s basketball made it to the Final Four was in 2003. Anna Pulis, a UT sophomore and member of the university dance squad Texas Pom, has danced at numerous men’s and women’s basketball games and said that the audience is always hugely invested in the performance of the players. However, there has been a difference in attendance numbers. In comparison, women's basketball has made the Final Four more times than the men yet the attendance at their games is still lower. “I have noticed the amount of fans differs based on the team playing,” Pulis said. “At men’s games, the arena is louder, more full and highly energetic. At women’s, the smaller amount of fans that attend seem more focused on the logistics of the game rather than the experience itself.” Times have changed. Osterman said she felt all sports were celebrated equally in the early 2000s, and they were being promoted but not to the extent that they are today. “I think sometimes people forget, sure it’s a basketball arena, but it’s for both men and women not just one,” Osterman said. “Everyone usually points to ‘Oh, the men get this.’” Osterman thinks the discrepancy could be that female athletes are receiving less press than their male counterparts, in a time where press is so crucial to drawing attention. “We were in regionals and I had thrown a no hitter and a perfect game back to back,” Osterman said. “My catcher and I and some other friends walked into the baseball game and the baseball fans stood up and gave us a standing ovation.” You don’t hear about stories like this happening today. When asked what drew her to UT, Osterman mentioned that not only was the success of the softball program important but the overall success of the athletics programs as well. Osterman said that during her time at UT, baseball and softball were both highly successful programs and people took notice to both teams. She didn’t have to do anything different to help shed light on women’s sports. “I never really felt like we were being overshadowed, to be honest,” said Osterman, “ I know the fans took notice.” Keeping fans in the stands long enough to experience the sting of losses, as well as the joys of wins, remains a challenge in competitive collegiate athletics. Even UT’s. Osterman speaks of a special time in UT’s storied athletic history. But she also recognizes winners are sometimes losers, too. Keeping Longhorn fans engaged with more than points on a scoreboard is not just a punt or a free-throw. “(Del Conte) has done a great job,” Osterman said. “At the same time, he took over at a time when our fandom started to drop so he just had to do something to revitalize and keep people wanting to come, regardless of wins and losses.” .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Longhorns at a Glance
    LONGHORNS AT A GLANCE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS QUICK FACTS 2016 SCHEDULE Location ________________ Austin, Texas Enrollment ___________________ 50,950 VS NOTRE DAME (Sept. 4 • 6:30 pm CT • ABC) ______________ (39,619 undergraduate) President _____________ Gregory L. Fenves Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, Texas) Founded _____________________ 1883 Notes: Two of college football’s three-winningest programs will meet on opening weekend in Austin Nickname _________________Longhorns Mascot ____________________ Bevo XV Colors _____________Burnt Orange & White VS UTEP (Sept. 10 • 6:00 pm CT • LHN) (Pantone 159) Darrell K Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, Texas) Affiliation _____________________ FBS Notes: Texas is 4-0 all-time against UTEP with the last meeting coming in 2009 NCAA Faculty Rep. ______Dr. Michael Clement Conference ___________________ Big 12 Home Field __________Darrell K Royal-Texas AT CALIFORNIA (Sept. 17 • 9:30 pm CT • ESPN or ESPN2) Memorial Stadium/Jamail Field California Memorial Stadium (Berkeley, Calif.) (Capacity: 100,119) Notes: UT is 5-1 all-time against California, with a 2-0 record on the road against the Golden Bears Surface ____________________FieldTurf AT OKLAHOMA STATE (Oct. 1) FOLLOW THE HORNS Boone Pickens Stadium (Stillwater, Okla.) Notes: The Longhorns are 24-5 against the Cowboys, with the road team winning seven straight Twitter: ____________________ @Longhorn_FB ________________________ @Strong_TexasFB Instagram: _______________ @LonghornsFootball VS OKLAHOMA (Oct. 8 • TBA • FS1) Facebook:______www.facebook.com/TexasLonghorns Cotton Bowl (Dallas, Texas) _________________www.facebook.com/utfootball Notes: Texas is coming off a 24-17 win in 2015 and owns an all-time record of 61-44-5 vs. OU VS IOWA STATE (Oct.
    [Show full text]
  • Mascot Champions*
    Follow Butler Blue all month long. Use our bracket to pick the best mascot in all of the madness. mayorofmarch.com thebutlerblue @thebutlerblue 1st Round 2nd Round Sweet 16 Elite 8 Elite 8 Sweet 16 2nd Round 1st Round MAR 19-20 MAR 21-22 MAR 27-28 MAR 29-30 MAR 29-30 MAR 27-28 MAR 21-22 MAR 19-20 National Semifinals National Semifinals APRIL 3 APRIL 3 1 Gonzaga SPIKE Baylor JUDGE JOY and JUDGE LADY 1 16 NORF/APPST Hartford HOWIE the HAWK 16 8 Oklahoma BOOMER and SOONER MASCOT N. Carolina RAMSES 8 9 Missouri TRUMAN the TIGER CHAMPIONS* Wisconsin BUCKY BADGER 9 5 Creighton BILLY BLUEJAY APRIL 5 Villanova WILL D. CAT 5 12 UCSB OLÉ Winthrop BIG STUFF 12 4 Virginia CAVMAN Purdue PURDUE PETE 4 13 Ohio RUFUS the BOBCAT North Texas SCRAPPY EAGLE 13 6 USC TRAVELER Texas Tech RAIDER RED 6 11 WICH/DRKE Utah St. BIG BLUE 11 3 Kansas BIG JAY Arkansas TUSK V 3 14 E. Washington SWOOP Colgate RAIDER 14 7 Oregon THE OREGON DUCK Florida ALBERT GATOR 7 10 VCU RODNEY the RAM Va. Tech HOKIEBIRD 10 2 Iowa HERKY HAWKEYE Ohio St. BRUTUS BUCKEYE 2 15 G. Canyon THUNDER the ANTELOPE Oral Roberts ELI EAGLE 15 1 Michigan WOLVERINE Illinois FIGHTING ILLINI 1 16 MTSM/TXSO Drexel MARIO THE MAGNIFICENT 16 8 LSU MIKE the TIGER Loyola Chi. LU WOLF 8 9 St. Bona. BONA WOLF Georgia Tech BUZZ 9 5 Colorado RALPHIE the BUFFALO Tennessee SMOKEY 5 12 Georgetown JACK the BULLDOG Oregon St.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 SA Manual.Pdf
    Dear Longhorns: We are pleased to start this 2017-18 academic year with you! The Texas Athletics staff is 400-plus employees strong, and all are dedicated to helping each of you fulfill your academic and athletics goals. At Texas, we value integrity, excellence, teamwork, diversity and inclusion, creativity, accountability and loyalty. Our University is world ranked, with excellent faculty and staff, nearly 500,000 living alumni, unique traditions and high standards. Take the opportunity to et to know our staff and embrace the campus community and great city of Austin as resources. Your time here goes very quickly, so cherish every moment! This manual features information, policies and procedures to help you progress as a student-athlete. Enjoy the unwavering support and services you receive here, and learn and develop your tools for success. Study hard. Compete to the fullest. Be a leader. Above all, remember to represent yourself, the University and Texas Athletics with class and integrity. The Eyes of Texas are upon you! Have a great year, and Hook ‘em, Horns! Mike Perrin Chris Plonsky Men’s Athletics Director Women’s Athletics Director and Executive Senior Associate AD/Men’s & Women’s External Services Welcome to Texas The University of Texas Eligibility and Compliance Sports Medicine Athletics Councils ........................................... 8 Athletics & Academic Eligibility Sports Medicine Athletics Facilities Map & Access ...................9 Consensual Relationship Prohibition......32 Healthcare Resources .................................. 45 Mission & Vision Statements ..........................3 Continued Receipt of Benefits .................31 Overview........................................................ 45 Student-Athlete Code of Conduct Employment with Sport-Specific Staff....32 Reporting Injuries and Illnesses .................. 45 and Expectations ............................... 10-11 Enrollment Changes ...............................
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Annual Report
    TEXAS ATHLETICS 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 Annual Report 1 2 Texas Athletics Photo courtesy of Pinkle Toes Photography GREETINGS LONGHORN NATION, Our annual report is traditionally reserved for celebrating, honoring and were shut down along with campus activities across the country. Our lives reflecting on another wonderful year of events and accomplishments, were thrust into remote working and a virtual reality as student-athletes academics and athletics accolades, as well as more championships and headed home and staffers turned their houses into off-site offices. The victories on and off the field of competition. We enjoyed those for sure, but COVID-19 pandemic brought us to our knees and impacted collegiate also had just as many achievements that surrounded the human spirit, our sports like nothing before. Our country and world were in crisis mode and will and efforts in overcoming the impact of a devastating health crisis, and suddenly we found ourselves managing an unprecedented situation. the resolve as a unified Texas in forging ahead. However, with that patented Longhorn spirit and your immense support, The 2019-20 seasons started with lots of notable performances, steady we adapted and found ways to persevere as one in a very difficult situation. progress, entertaining action and exciting outcomes through the fall of 2019 Washing hands were critical, antibacterial wipes and sprays essential, and into the first couple months of 2020. There was the lively expansion masks became a must, COVID testing paramount, and looking out for the of BEVO Blvd. and Longhorn City Limits to Smokey’s Midway at Longhorn best interest of yourself and those around you was a crucial step to any Football games, and more fan amenities than ever were revving up around form of normalcy and eventually prosperity.
    [Show full text]
  • Parent Information Packet
    THE 2018 PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENTS INFORMATION PACKET Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center and Congratulations on this most memorable of occasions. There are a few quintessential moments in your life that define your lifetime, such as getting your driver’s license, your first kiss, your wedding day(s), the birth of your children, your first birdie putt or being a Houston Astros fan BEFORE everyone jumped on the band wagon. Your family member / friend has created a quintessential moment in their lifetime . and yours. Savor the moment. The Erwin Center staff hopes your experience at The Erwin Center is enjoyable and positive. To help with this, the Erwin Center Events Management staff has created this document for your information. Please read it over and let us know what you think. Bring it with you to the Erwin Center to assist you with any questions you might have. If you have additional questions, please contact Buzz Huber at (512) 471-4718 or (512) 748-4911, e-mail me at [email protected] or ask for me at the Erwin Center. PARKING This pamphlet is as close to chronological order as we can get, so let’s start with the first and worst problem you'll have at the Erwin Center . parking. Or the lack thereof. Before we go any further, the address for the Erwin Center for out of town friends / relatives with GPS capability is 1701 Red River St., Austin. Unfortunately, not even GPS will be of much assistance when in the immediate vicinity due to the detours you might experience.
    [Show full text]
  • The Eyes of Texas History Committee Report
    The University of Texas at Austin The Eyes of Texas History Committee Report March 9, 2021 v3_03.10.2021 Table of Contents Letter to the President 1 Executive Summary 3 Charges 8-55 Charge 1: Collect and document the facts of: the origin, the creators’ intent, 8 and the elements of “The Eyes of Texas,” including the lyrics and music. Charge 2: Examine the university’s historical institutional use and 18 performance of “The Eyes of Texas." Charge 3: Chronicle the historical usage of “The Eyes of Texas” by University 18 of Texas students, staff, faculty and alumni, as well as its usage in broader cultural events, such as film, literature and popular media. Timeline of Milestones 50 Charge 4: Recommend potential communication tactics and/or 53 strategies to memorialize the history of “The Eyes of Texas." The Eyes of Texas History Committee Members 57 An Open Letter to President Hartzell and the University of Texas Community Dear President Hartzell and Members of the Longhorn Nation, With humility, we submit to you the product of our collective work, The Eyes of Texas History Committee Report. From the announcement of our committee on October 6, 2020, to late February, our collective endeavored to research, analyze, and collect data to respond to the four charges issued to us. Before acknowledging one of the most impactful, memorable and inspiring committees, I must first recognize that our work would not have been possible without the voice, courage and action of our students, especially our student-athletes. No words can express our committee’s pride in their love for our university as well as their deep desire to effect positive long-term change.
    [Show full text]
  • Lo N G H O R
    NATIONAL CHAMPIONS • 1963, ’69, ’70, 2005 BIG 12 CHAMPIONS • ‘96, ‘05, ‘09 SOUTHWESTTEXAS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS • 1920, ’28, ’30, ’42, ’43, ’45, ’50, ’52, ’53*, LONGHORNS ’59*, ’61*, ’62, ’63, ’68*, ’69, ’70, ’71 , ’72, ’73, ’75*, ’77, ’83, ’90, ’94*, ’95 (*co-champs) Athletics Media Relations Department • P.O. Box 7399 • Austin, TX 78713-7399 • Office: 512/471-6036 • Fax: 512/471-6040 STATE FARM LONE STAR THANKSGIVING DAY: The Longhorns GAME 11 SHOWDOWN: Texas (6-4, 3-4 Big 12) and Aggies will face each other for the returns to the road as they travel to College fourth straight time on Thanksgiving Day Station to face Texas A&M (6-5, 4-4 after a 14-year break from playing on the Big 12) in the State Farm Lone Star holiday. Previously, the teams had not Showdown on Thursday at Kyle Field (7 met on Thanksgiving Day since 1993. p.m./Central/ESPN). Texas leads the all- The 12 games prior to the current streak time series, 75-37-5, including a 24-22-1 were played on the Friday following TEXAS (6-4, 3-4 Big 12) record in College Station. UT also leads Thanksgiving. This will be the 64th time at the series, 9-4, in the Mack Brown era. the game will be played on Turkey Day Texas A&M (6-5, 4-4 Big 12) The Longhorns are coming off a 17-13 in the 118-year series. Texas is 42-19-2 in loss to No. 16/17 Kansas State, while the Thanksgiving contests agaist the A&M and Kyle Field (83,002) Aggies defeated Kansas 61-7.
    [Show full text]
  • General Information 2014-2015
    The University of Texas at Austin General Information 2014 - 2015 Auditing a Course ........................................................................... 37 Table of Contents Tuition and Fees ............................................................................. 37 Introduction .............................................................................................. 4 Returned Checks ..................................................................... 38 Officers of Administration .................................................................. 4 Payment Plans ......................................................................... 38 Board of Regents .............................................................................. 5 Admission Application Processing Fees .................................. 38 Academic Calendar ........................................................................... 5 Tuition ....................................................................................... 38 The University ........................................................................................ 10 Nonresident Tuition for Resident Students ............................... 39 Organization of the University’s Academic Units ............................ 10 Tuition Tables ........................................................................... 39 Historical Sketch ............................................................................. 13 Additional Fees .......................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Delegations of Authority for the University of Texas at Austin*
    Delegations of Authority for The University of Texas at Austin* Board of Regents’ From Delegate Date of Delegation Rules and Regulations UT AUSTIN 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Rule 30202, Jay Hartzell, The University of Texas System Office of August 8, 2018 Delegation of authority to execute and deliver all agreements and Section 7.3; President Business Affairs: (Cont. amendments with investment firms related to the UT System Rule 10501 Scott C. Kelley, Executive Vice Chancellor for September 23, 2020) Institution Prototype Deferred Compensation Plan (“Prototype Business Affairs Plan”), including, but not limited to, company agreements, record keeping agreements, custodial agreements, and plan administrative manuals. Delegation is limited to the above-described recordkeeping documents. GIFTS: Rule 60101, Jay Hartzell, Scott A. Rabenold, Vice President for October 26, 2016 Delegation of authority to accept gifts (other than gifts of real Section 5; President Development (Cont. property). Delegation of authority to accept current purpose gifts Article 2, September 23, 2020) other than securities to the University of Texas at Austin, provided Section 6, that each gift is processed in accordance with all applicable laws, UT System Rules, policies and the UT Gift Acceptance Procedures. Gift Acceptance Procedures GIFTS: Rule 60101, Jay Hartzell, Francis Lee Bash, Executive Director for May 5, 2014 Delegation of authority to accept gifts (other than gifts of real Section 5; President Operations (Cont. property or outdoor works of art) in the amount of $1,000,000 or UT System September 23, 2020) less. Gift Acceptance Procedures GIFTS: Rule 60101, Jay Hartzell, Randa Safady, Vice Chancellor of External December 6, 2019 Delegation of authority to accept current purpose gifts of securities Section 5; President Relations (Cont.
    [Show full text]
  • Activity Workbook Activity Workbook
    Alecia Destiny Jordan Lashann SUTTON 1 LITTLETON 4 HOSEY 5 HIGGS 10 Women’s Basketball Nov. 15, 2017 Jatarie Brooke WHITE 40 MCCARTY 11 Jada HOOK ‘EM 35 UNDERWOOD 12 40 Acres Field Trip ACTIVITY WORKBOOK Rellah Olamide BOOTHE 33 ABOROWA 14 Audrey-Ann Khaléann CARON- CARON- Ariel Chasity GOUDREAU 31 GOUDREAU 30 ATKINS 23 PATTERSON 15 Welcome! Texas Women’s Basketball is excited for your visit to The University of Texas campus and the Frank Erwin Center! We are proud to offer the 40 Acres Field Trip, and couldn’t be happier that your school is able to attend. The activities in this workbook will help you learn about the Texas Women’s Basketball team, as well as our great uni- versity. As you watch the game, remember that the players are students just like you! They are attending college to get an education while playing their favorite sport at the highest level. Remember, to be an athlete in college, you have to be a good student! Be sure to follow our motto of ‘Texas Fans Make Us Proud’, and have a great time at the game. We hope to see you here on the 40 Acres again soon! TEXAS FANS MAKE US PROUD • Be welcoming of the visiting teams and their fans. • Cheer for Texas, not against the opponent. • Respect the game officials. • Come early, be loud, stay late, wear orange! 2 University of Texas Quick Facts - When UT began, it had one building, eight teachers and 221 students. - The school colors are burnt orange and white. They were officially adopted in the year 1900.
    [Show full text]
  • URMC 19411023.Pdf (1.766Mb)
    DRAMATIC CLUB MEMBERS RockyMountainCollegian Z 72 Published The Associated By Students Of The Colorado State College Of A & M A VOLUME LI FORT COLLIN'S. COLORADO — THURSDAY. OCTOBER 23, U)4l NUMBER 7 Assembly Monday Opens 1941 Guidance Week Special Train Journalists Attend Dr. Paul Addresses NOTICE Popenoe Aggie Goes To Denver Boulder Conclave School will be closed at \ Student Body In Union Ballroom noon on the day prior to the ( Collegian and Spruce staff Plans Thanksgiving, Chri were completed Wednes- s t m a a. j members leave at three o’clock Colorado State students trill hear Dr Paul I’openoe. director day noon to send a train and spring vacations at- special to this afternoon for the Rocky j of the of Institute Family Relations. An_r- - f.,r j}-.. first time Denver November 1, for the cording to Mr. S. J. Me- an- j Mountain Intercollegiate Press at a general held in the Student nion nual I*loncer-Aggie tilt. Tin* Fort Cracken, registrar at Colo- i assembly 1 ballroom Monday, Conference at Boulder, where Collins Retail Merchants Council rado State College. * October 2? at m This ftddtwn they expect to glean information Ioop, the aaoond annual is the Colorado sponsoring drive. !<-r ilu lx-ttci Colorado State i Any student who is ah- i iin-Tit of the puhli- College social pruManco \\r> k. which will continue State’s R. O. T. C. marching bend -eations. through XmcmlMT 1 will go on the train. Charles Waits, the manager of the of the the ‘ill During rest week, director conduct two Round tickets trip for the ex- of these vacations will be I conference and business manager clinics at different times during cursion will be $1.47 from Fort admitted to further classes of The Silver and Gold has an- | the day.
    [Show full text]
  • Old Tradition Brings New Excitement
    WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE TheTHURSDAY | DECEMBER 1,Baylor 2011 Lariatwww.baylorlariat.com SPORTS Page 6 NEWS Page 4 A&E Page 5 A light in times of trouble A costly delicacy Our favorite time of year When Robert Griffin III was injured Congress has lifted a five-year old Christmas on 5th Street offers more in Saturday’s game against Texas Tech, ban on horse meat inspection in the than holiday cheer, with an Uproar Nick Florence stepped in for the win U.S., and it could cost taxpayers performance and model trains Vol. 112 No. 49 © 2011, Baylor University In Print >> Unique experience “Hydro Thunder” offers Old tradition brings new excitement features for each game console and great arcade play, which earns it a spot Annual Christmas on 5th Street event as this week’s great video game. to feature second musical Advent service Page 5 By Grace Gaddy with local ministers, Scripture Carlos Colón, artist-in-residence Reporter readings and times for reflection. at Armstrong Browning Library >> Another win B.A.S.I.C., an ecumenical cham- and a resident fellow at Baylor’s The Lady Bears beat Texas For the second year in a row, ber choir from Central United Institute for Studies of Religion. Southern Wednesday Christmas on 5th Street will fea- Methodist Church in Waco, will Burleson penned the lyrics for ture a rising new tradition, “New night 91-39 in another also contribute to the event, with the new songs, and Colón com- Anthems for an Old Story” — a both solo performances and se- posed the music — the fruit of victory musical Advent service to cel- lected songs and hymns for con- a vision birthed the summer of Page 6 ebrate the season and the coming gregational participation.
    [Show full text]