This video titled, An Evening for Honors, the fourth annual event at Elon College, occurred in Alumni Gym in 1998. Donald (Don) A. Lopes, an Elon College trustee, spoke first. This event was to honor students who achieved excellence in their academics with the faculty and staff who taught and mentored students. In addition, the event honored the members of the Elon Society (generous financial contributors). Lopes said, Elon is 108 years old. And it has grown from a small local college to one of national prominence and reputation. The lives of 10 of thousands people have been enriched by this institution. My daughter, Felicia, is one of them. She graduated from Elon in 1996. She had a wonderful experience while she was here. 00:05:17 He continued, It is because I believe in the quality of education that Elon College offers that I am a trustee…Just as it takes a whole village to raise a child, it takes an entire college to educate one student. I am very proud of the people of Elon College – the faculty and staff who are dedicated to this extraordinary institution. The third group is equally important to Elon – the friends who have generosity shared their resources over the years. There is an important partnership here. 00:08:00 President J. Fred Young spoke, Tonight we take special pride in recognizing our honor students. Will all the dean list students please stand (applause). Will all the president’s list students please stand (applause). In the video the camera cannot see the students because the lights are off. Young continued, Isn’t this a wonderful group? We are so proud in your many achievements. This evening we are showcasing the diversity of academic achievement at Elon. You had an opportunity to view the poster presentation in the concourse and the art work that is displayed inside. Our musicians this evening are all Elon students. The video identifies some of the students that we are honoring tonight. In addition, we will hear from three honor students, representing three different academic disciplines. Each student will be introduced by his or her faculty mentor. 00:09:51 Raymond (Ray) Johnson introduced Melissa Quinn. Johnson said, She came to Elon to make videos. She was told that I was one of the people to talk to. I knew a new force of nature had entered Elon College. If you know Melissa, you will know exactly what I am talking about. Since that first meeting, Melissa has emerged as one of the best communications students that I have had the privilege of working with. She has been very active in Elon Student Television and many other organizations on this campus. While maintaining a grade point average of 3.94. Johnson continued to talk about broadcast journalism and Melissa’s skills. 00:12:29 A clip of Melissa Quinn’s documentary production titled, Butterflies for Kids was played for the audience. 00:19:33 Mary Jo Festle (Elon History Department) introduced Melissa Pace. Festle highlighted Pace’s academic achievements. Pace was a double major in history and accounting. Paced earned a 3.90 grade point average. Festle continued to speak of Pace’s writing and presentation skills. 00:22:16 Pace spoke of her research project in lung transplantation. 00:27:41 Cathy McNeela of the Performing Arts department introduced Dan Callaway. McNeela spoke of Callaway performances. She said, Callaway is willing to take risks as an artist.00:30:30 Callaway spoke at the podium. He spoke of performing of a song, as living the song. 00:40:20 An unknown woman spoke about the Elon Society members and praised these individuals. She spoke of three phases of gratitude. 00:42:59 This unknown woman engaged conversations among tables during a buffet dinner. 00:44:05 Rev. Dr. G. Melvin Palmer (1928-2011) said the blessing before the buffet dinner. 00:48:58 J. Fred Young stood with Mary Ellen Priestley who started the communications major at Elon College. Mary Ellen Priestley began the Study Aboard program, the Pendulum newspaper, and served as a faculty advisor. In addition, she was responsible for the Center for the Arts building facility because she was an Alderman in Elon’s Town Hall. 00:50:52 The introduction of the new Elon College Alma Mater words, which were created by William (Bill) Ellis (Ellis was asked to write lyrics for the song in 1998 by his neighbor, David Bragg, a member of Elon's music faculty. President Fred Young had chosen the tune for the Alma Mater, a 1267 medieval hymn titled Gaudeamus igitur. He had heard the tune, which is a popular academic song in many European countries, on a trip abroad trip). 00:51:47 The new Elon College’s Alma Mater was song by the Elon’s choir. 00:55:04 Wide shot of the guests departing Alumni Gym can be seen. Some names included: Steve Rossman and Andy Banducci.