Friday, December 5, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
P7
Section A · Page 3
Hemenway illuminates holidays
By Matthew Friedrichs
Kansan staff writer
Chancellor Robert Hemenway didn't slide down the chimney and leave A's under the tree for good little students. But wearing his trademark beret, Hemenway added some light yesterday to the University of Kansas finals season.
A crowd began gathering on the front lawn of the Chancellor's residence, The Outlook, shortly before 4:30 p.m.
About 200 people huddled together, trying to ignore a blustery wind as the KU brass band ensemble led by Thomas Stidham, associate professor of music and dance, played Christmas carols.
"I want to thank you all for coming for what we hope will be a new tradition at KU — holiday lighting." Hemenway said.
He asked the crowd of administrators, students, faculty and staff to sing carols led by Jeffrey Carter, doctoral candidate in choral conducting.
"The only way this will work is if we all sing out loudly." Cornell said.
The only way this win work is if we all sing out loudly." Carter said. The crowd sang one verse of "Deck the Halls," and a quick rendition of "Jingle Bells." Afterward, Hemenway addressed the crowd again.
"I know that I'm all that's standing between you and cider," Hemenway said.
He stepped to the table on the lawn to flip what he called a highly charged electrical switch to activate the lights.
Hemenway led the crowd in a countdown to turning on the lights
— and the crowd clapped and cheered as he flipped the switch.
The lights decorate trees in the yard and the front of the house.
Regina Polok, Hope sophomore, said she braved the cold for the holiday atmosphere.
"I attended because I like Christmas," Polok said.
Donna Schnur, Townsend, Mont., graduate student, said she enjoyed the festivities.
"I hope there are more people next year." Schnur said.
Hemenway said the afternoon should remind everyone to be thankful and to think of peace on earth and good will.
The University is a community of people who care about each other, and this is the time of year to express care regardless of culture or religious background, Hemenway said.
"The whole idea behind this is to give a certain sense of the holiday season," Hemenway said.
Chancellor Robert Hemenway throws a power switch to light up his yard. After a short speech by Hemenway and music from the KU brass band ensemble, students and faculty were invited inside for hot cider. Photo by Marc Shank/KANSAN
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