Oh yeah... how could I forget to mention last Sunday!

Look at the time. I think I am running behind schedule. I was supposed to do the final part of my ongoing adventure a couple of days ago but I was backed up due to mid-terms. I am finally back on track thanks a little something called Spring Break. I would now like to formally introduce the last portion of my adventures at OWU.




Last Sunday- Let me start off with what I did at River Valley Vineyard. I decided to dedicate myself to a cause called the Bag Hunger. What I have done, with the support of my church is to take this yellow bag and fill it up with nonperishable food items and toiletries. I went around to residence halls at OWU; the result for my first haul was thirteen bags filled to the brim with all kinds of goods. I know you are wondering what is to become of these bags filled with food and personal items. Well, I took all of the bags to the Delaware Elks Facility up Route 36 (with the help of the Wright family, thanks a million!!). From there, I unloaded the bags into an area where it could be counted and taken to the church's headquarters. The next step is to wait until March 24 where members of River Valley Vineyard, including myself, will go on a service walk throughout Delaware. We, as a church community, have felt the need to survey Delaware; with this service walk, we will pray for people and give away this food to people who are in need. I am glad that I am doing something to help the community I live in; I didn't just want to be involved in the OWU community but I wanted to be involved in Delaware's community as well. I know that OWU wouldn't exist without the support of the community that it is in and I felt why not start giving back to that community and learn a little bit more about the citizens of Delaware, Ohio.






I felt the need to give back in another way. You can say I was on a roll, in a way. After I arrived from River Valley Vineyard, I began preparing for one of the exciting and intense time periods I have had at OWU. I was to sing Beethoven's 9th symphony. How many people can say they sung Beethoven's 9th symphony, backed with a professional symphony- I'm filling up with ecstasy and passion! I get my tuxedo pressed out and I meet up with my bud, Michael, over at Ham-Wil. We hustle over to the site of Gray Chapel to do a final rehearsal with the symphony and the other choirs. In my head, I am trying to remember every nook and cranny to do my part in the performance, the poco adagios, sforzandas, etc. After the rehearsal, I went to Slocum to eat and chat with my fellow tenor and my BOY, Alex MacNeil (at right, first picture. BMF members representing!). I adjust my tux and listen to the choral directors from Ashland and Miami for some last minute advice. Then, the choir divides and enters stage left and then stage right during the intermission. We are on and we are doing the deed of performing Beethoven's 9th symphony. I am loving every second of it and personally, I don't want it to stop! Eventually, there is thunderous applause and a feeling of accomplishment- I knew that I was a part of something extraordinary. I was a part of something that gave the sound of beautiful music back to the people. I was a part of a great cause with great musicians and great direction.




I will make this final paragaph concise. I love giving back to the people, whether it is figuratively or literally. Last Sunday was one of the greatest moments during my time at OWU and I truly hope there is more. This concludes the final segment of my adventures at OWU. I hope you enjoyed them all. Oh yeah, if you want to see the concert: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, featuring the Choral Art Society and the Central Ohio Symphony go to http://stream.owu.edu/.






Loving service and loving people,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10