Central Washington University Activities and Events

This collection includes footage of events and activities at Central Washington University, including graduations, Homecomings, Convocations, meetings, special events, and more.

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Orchesis, 1983

Dana Cagle, Leigh Eaton, Maureen O'Shaugnessy, Julie McMurray, Julia Milburn, John Decker, Barbara Graves, Lyn Kiefer, Anna Maccarrone, Jennifer Minnich, Deanna Otterbein, Charisse Sheridan, Connie Umland, Cecelia Cross-Wenger, Lisa Williams, Chris Goetzinger, Fee Rhinehart, Sherri Voss, Loreley Smith, Kenny Bagley, Alice Brown, Julie Burke, Cheryl Racette, Yung Roberts, Kelly Warren, Susan Crawford, Linda Stephens, Eric Claussen, Cathy Cordero, Carol Morris, Leslie Wright, Bambi Allred, and Cristie Coffins

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1983.
Orchesis, 1982

Cris Coffing, Jo Ann Dukes, Julie Mo Murray, Beverly Shotts Ormbrek, Julie Prather, Kal Arnold, Ronald Ellis, Cindy Kenoyer, Dana Cagle, Theresa Greco, Patsy Boorman, Charisse Sheridan, Rondi Marsh, Sue Crawford, Daniel Herron, Julie Kastien, Cathy Morris, Nomi Nylander, Margo Schmidt, Linda Stephens, and Tim Tyree

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1982. It is the second part of a two-part series whose first part appears to be missing. Performances include: "Aura" (choreographed and danced by Cris Coffing, Jo Ann Dukes, and Julie Mo Murray), "Procrastination City, 1981" (choreographed by Beverly Shotts Ormbrek and Julie Prather; danced by Kal Arnold, Ronald Ellis, and Cindy Kenoyer), "In the Stone" (choreographed by Dana Cagle and Theresa Greco; danced by Patsy Boorman, Dana Cagle, Theresa Greco, and Charisse Sheridan), and "Road to Armageddon" (choreographed by Rondi Marsh; danced by Cris Coffing, Sue Crawford, Jo Ann Dukes, Daniel Herron, Julie Kastien, Julie Mo Murray, Cathy Morris, Nomi Nylander, Margo Schmidt, Linda Stephens, Tim Tyree).
Orchesis, 1981

Lana Jo Sharpe, William Craig, Pam Billings, Cris Coffing, Margo Schmidt, Cecelia Cross, Rondi Marsh, Beverly Shotts Ormbrek, and Julie Prather

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1981. The video was produced by Lana Jo Sharpe and directed by William Craig. Performances include: "La Rosa" (choreographed by Pam Billings), "Inner Visions" (choreographed by Cris Coffing), "Hidden Dimple" (choreographed by Pam Billings, Margo Schmidt, and Cris Coffing), "The Clinging Bridge" (choreographed by Cecelia Cross), "Latino" (choreographed by Rondi Marsh), "Procrastination City" (choreographed by Beverly Shotts Ormbrek and Julie Prather), and "Broadway Encore" (choreographed by Cecelia Cross).
Orchesis, 1980

Julie Kastien, Lynn Korsmoe, Jeff Palmer, Katy Reeves, Patty Webb, Margo Schmidt, Elaine Acosta, and Debbie Vail

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1980. Performances include: "Energy Prism" (choreographed by Julie Kastien, Lynn Korsmoe, Jeff Palmer, Katy Reeves, and Patty Webb), "Le Reveil: The Awakening" (choreographed by Jeff Palmer and Margo Schmidt), "Frivole" (choreographed by Elaine Acosta), and "Isomers" (choreographed by Debbie Vail).
Orchesis, 1979

Elaine Acosta, Faye McAdams, Jeff Palmer, Donna Malek, Marsha Novak, Julie Kastien, Chris Welling, Jacqueline Patterson, and Lana Jo Sharpe

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1979. Performances include: "Red Hot Blues" (choreographed by Elaine Acosta), "Illusion" (choreographed by Faye McAdams and Jeff Palmer), "Our Gang" (choreographed by Donna Malek), "Ritual of Praise" (choreographed by Marsha Novak), "Undercurrents" (choreographed by Faye McAdams), "Visions in Harmony" (choreographed by Julie Kastien and Chris Welling), "Synergistic Play" (choreographed by Jacqueline Patterson), and "Triads" (choreographed by Lana Jo Sharpe).
Orchesis, 1978

Scott Robinson, Max Worst, Lori Rohr, Kim Swanson, Debbie Vail, Kathy Yonemitsu, Brian Kerns, Pat Radford, Ken Wipple, Jeff Palmer, Joan Thompson, and Mark Fox

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1978. Performances include "Penta" (choreographed by Scott Robinson), "Victor, Dear Victor" (choreographed by Max Worst), "Premonition" (choreographed by Lori Rohr, Kim Swanson, Debbie Vail, and Kathy Yonemitsu), "Monarch" (choreographed by Brian Kerns, Pat Radford, Scott Robinson, and Ken Wipple), "Je Deux" (choreographed by Jeff Palmer and Joan Thompson), and "Three Faces of Eve" (choreographed by Mark Fox).
Orchesis: A Dance Portfolio, 1975-1977

Armina Blackwell, Deanna Carter, Roger Smith, Scott Robinson, Beverly Shotts, Max Worst, Lana Jo Sharp, Eygie Rhodes, and Heidi Drucker

This video is a recording of Orchesis Dance at Central Washington University from 1975, 1976, and 1977. Performances include: "A Little Night Glitter Spotlight" (choreographed by Armina Blackwell), "Jubilation" (choreographed by Deanna Carter), "A Song for You" (choreographed by Roger Smith), "Easy Street" (choreographed by Scott Robinson), "La Madura" (choreographed by Armina Blackwell), "Sisters" (choreographed by Armina Blackwell), "The Product of a System" (choreographed by Beverly Shotts), "Town's End" (choreographed by Max Worst), "Kinetics" (choreographed by Lana Jo Sharp and Beverly Shotts), "Such Sweet Sorrow" (choreographed by Eygie Rhodes), "Space Impulse" (choreographed by Jill Graves), and "Dream Zzzzz Minor" (choreographed by Heidi Drucker).
Central Washington State College 1963 Homecoming

Central Washington University

Digitized from silent 16mm film. Includes homecoming parade, Sweecy Day, Marching band pre-game show, Homecoming floats, Nicholson Pavilion, Boullion Hall, Grupe center and more campus buildings. Music added: Alma Mater, Athletic Festival March, and Fight Song from from 1955 78rpm record of Central Singers.
The Ellensburg Story

Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

This segment from 1952 presents the rodeo and parade held annually in Ellensburg, Washington. The narrator speaks about cowboys, local residents, and Native American participants in this annual event.

The video footage that accompanies this segment is available from the Internet Archive and can be seen at the end of The Ellensburg Story film edited in 1989.
Central Washington College of Education Homecoming 1939-1940

Central Washington University

Digitized from 16mm silent film of homecoming at Central Washington College of Education in 1939-1940. Includes color and black and white footage of football game, parade, and marching band.