The Optimist

The second and last Apollo Night of the year will take place Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the Bean Sprout. More than 20 artists like Barry Smith, junior management major from Abilene; Marie Thomas, class of 2002; and some of the SHADES members will perform in various ways: poetry, dancing, singing, spoken words, monologue and freestyle.

"It is an opportunity to showcase talents in front of peers," said Erica Ray, president of Essence of Ebony.

Ray, senior social work major from Arlington, said Apollo Night is a main event for Essence of Ebony. She said even though this is only the second edition of the academic year, Essence of Ebony used to have four Apollo Nights every year in the past three years.
"But this year, we've had kinds of little Apollo Nights every last Tuesday of each month," she said. "It was more informal."

Besides Apollo Night, two big events are still to happen before the end of the year for Essence of Ebony members. A formal will take place Friday, and "Fish Fry" will take place Saturday.

James Graham, who will be president of Essence of Ebony next year, said many of the social events will remain the same.

"I would like to get people more involved, see more community work on and off campus," said Graham, sophomore youth and family ministry major from Abilene.

He also said Essence of Ebony may take part in Sing Song in 2008.

Email Vandendriessche at optimist@acu.edu

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