the SPIRE 1969 Bethel College St. Paul, Minnesota “Walk worthy of the Lord”. . . Colossians 1:10 This book is not dedicated to any one person, but to all individuals who are seeking to walk closely with Jesus Christ. I Thess. 4:12 .. . Walk in love Mieah 6:8 “Let us walk in the light of the I 1 “Walk in the fear of the Lord.” Acts 9:3 Isaiah 2:5 And Jesus said “Be not idle.” John Splinter enlightens Dale Saxon on the techniques of controlling Freshmen' during Welcome Week. Wanted: Typical? Bethel Student From many walks of life Bethel's sindent body emerges. Freshman join others from many states of the union, eight foreign countries, and at least twenty-seven different denominations to find that Welcome Week initiates the beginning of the great mixing, learning, and growth process characterizing Bethel. Yet there is a thread that unites Bethel as one. Registrar. Dr. Paul Findlay, emphasized that each applicant has shown an ability to pursue successfully a solid academic program. All have performed satisfactorily on the SAT exams, and each student has been stamped healthy by the required physical examination. Although these factors bring the thread together, they do not constitute its' strength. Its' strength lies in the common dedication to Christ which is such a vital part of Bethel's community. This is mainly what has brought so many diverse people together to be known collectively and individually as Bethclites for four short years. Freshmen fbut fanatical upperclassmen formidable. 12 The confusion and excitement of Welcome Week is stamped indelibly in the minds of Bethel frosh and transfers. Locating the room that was to be home for the next nine months, meeting new people, going to the first Royal football game, banqueting with advisors, taking placement tests — all melted together forming one continuous chain of events. The neverending lines of registration marked the start of the college academic pursuit. Relief from the book buying and note taking was climaxed at the Kangaroo Court, as the Class of '72 was tried for crimes committed against upper classmen. Following punishment and a unanimous pardon. Frosh joined ranks with the rest of Bethel as a united body dedicated to spiritual, mental, and physical excellence. Frosh and parents meet Bethel face-to-face. 1 I.el I he latfyxit down (Please7! If'ail until yon hn USOSnelling in those! I cant see any reason why girls couldn't play football. The food was good — at least there was enough of it. That discussion on studies inspired me all right to give up Bethel before Bethel gives up me! Experiences recalled and wishful thinking echoed around Bethel's campus for days following the annual retreat. For many Frosh. the choice between Stuffy meetings and too much free time seemed rather disappointing. The fellowship of retreat had the stigma of the same sort of'de facto segregation often criticized on campus. Yet as they tumbled out of the buses amid pillows and sleeping bags, the Frosh found that Retreat was not so bad In the united struggle to defend themselves from having to beanie or button. Freshmen found that Retreat had given them status as a class. The warmth of the dorms cancelled the cold of Big Trout Camp, and memories of chilly days and stern upperclassmen eventually became lost as Bethel's Class of 1972 became diffused into the mainstream of life on campus. College brings out the maturity in each of us. 25 Bethel College is proud to have a qualified man for the position of Dean after a two year search. With the election of Dr. Virgil Olson to the position of Vice President and Dean of the College, all of the executive positions of the college and seminary are filled. For seventeen years prior to the accepting of the deanship. Dr. Olson was Professor of Church History and Missions at Bethel Theological Seminary. For part of this time he also served as Registrar. Dean Olson graduated from Bethel Junior College. Ma-calcster College, Bethel Seminary, and he received his Th.D. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago. Further, he has done post doctoral work at Northwestern University and Uppsala University in Sweden. He has been active in the Baptist General Conference. serving as a pastor in three churches, and also serving on Conference Boards and once being elected as Moderator of the Conference. The new Dean feels challenged by his new position. Someone asked him how he felt about being in the ivory tower ' since becoming dean. He replied. I was more in an ivory A Man With a Vision . . . Dr. Virgil Olson. Dean tower when I was in the classroom, because there you could deal with all the problems of the world and not worry about making many responsible decisions. Now must make decisions that affect many lives and important programs. I enjoy the risks as well as the rewards of decision making.' The Dean has been impressed by the caliber of the student body. He feels that they have great potential and he hopes that when Bethel students leave the school they will be willing to be a part of the mission of God's Kingdom in the world. According to the Dean, the Christian liberal arts college is to try to prepare man so that he is fully conscious of the greatness of the Creator God as well as the Redeemer God. The liberally trained man must he able to integrate the natural aspects of life with the spiritual if he is to be a person dedicated to the service of God. ' The Dean continues by slating his agreement with the statement: Education should provide the experience of coming to terms with and accepting responsibility for oneself and one's world. 16 1 - ............................. — Dreams Approach Reality A woman's hw is never clone To enter or not — that is the question. Backed by controversy and impatience, the construction of Bethel's new dormitory continued on Arden Hill campus. The completion date was initially set for September, but due to weather and labor complications it was moved to November. Coeds scattered from South Minneapolis, the State Fairgrounds motel. Edgren Dorm. Eagle Manor and even-daily Seminary Village waited apprehensively for the move-in signal. Despite crowded conditions and lack of facilities, especially for the mote! residents, life settled down to a resemblance of routine by October. Routine consisted of such things as this overheard comment from a motel resident. I feel like I'm coming down with arthritis today. studied until three A.M. in the bathroom so wouldn't disturb my roommates.” Hopes would rise with each new notice from the administration stating that D-day had arrived. At last can unpack my suitcases and boxes.” Eve been wearing these two shirts for almost three months.” Then following each notice would be another notice with regrets that the construction company had encountered more complications. Meanwhile the Administrative Council was reviewing and discussing rents and rebates. Initially the new rent was to be higher than the other college residences. Reasons cited by Burton Wessman. vice-president of business affairs, were the difference in facilities” and bus service provided to the new residents. The reasons were promptly debated by the Clarion which staled: First, the majority of its future occupants did not ask to live there. Most students assigned to the new dorm requested housing on or near the campus. Secondly. it slated the inconvenience of living four miles off-campus should be taken into consideration. Consequently, the council reconsidered and the dormitory rents were set uniform with other college residents. Dr. Goodman. Director of Public Affairs, stated that the coed living encouraged a more normal social life with its common lounge as opposed to the formal and rigid life of separate dorms.' The fact that it is an experiment and something new for Bethel adds to the excitement of the new dorm. 18 Consent water, shower with a friend! It’s a Man s World According to my schedule. I should finish by Christ mas. When the Bethel male wanders in Edgren dorm at the first of the year, he conveys many emotional thoughts and feelings. There is the fear of being accepted, caused by confusion and anticipation of the upcoming year. But soon the mixed up emotions melt into the warmth and friendliness that Edgren is dedicated to. As a college student one has not lived until he has been through the trials of dorm life. One has to keep his temper when he is doused with water and is set on edge when completely covered with shaving cream. A person's nerves go to pieces when his roommate screams. Can wear your sports coat? One may get up to cold showers and go to class in shock or f ind the washers are not working when there is only one clean sock left. Dorm life goes beyond the limits of the building when it comes to Homecoming andSno-Daz. Then there is a rush for the girls, every man for himself. Rut at Nik-Dag everyone sticks together to get the one he wants. Everything is fair in love and war! A t Edgren great learning is taking place or so the professors think. As a student sits at his desk he feels crowded and beat, not being able to concentrate or think. But soon the answer comes to him and he goes to bed happy because he has written that last line. It is through the experience of getting and giving that makes dorm life necessary for the growth of the man. His fellow students depend on him just as he needs their friendship. Here he meets the friends that he may call his throughout the rest of his life. On the Outside Looking in Ask. and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find. A quiet night at home. A woman's dorm should be classified as one of the seven wonders of the modern world! Where else can the short, the tall, the skinny, the fat, the good, the bad and the uglies be sandwiched into matchbox rooms by twos, threes, and fours and learn to live in relative peace and harmony ? Dorm life is made up of gallons of giggles, tons of tears, and rugged R.A.s. Mad dashes to find free phones, roommates noisy alarm clocks, first to the sink races, and callers who always bu2Z when you are at your worst — dirty jeans, faded sweatshirts. borrowed knee socks, and the cherished safely pin. The gossip corners of did ya know? or the timid knocks that always bring the question do you have any ...? Friendships, mirrors, prayer meetings, pressed roses, mid-terms, hair spray, popcorn parties, snowballs, guitars, typewriters, and constant pranks. And of course, the cry of Mom. have you got some change? Each room is a conglomeration of The Louvre. Grand Central Station. and Time Square on New Years Eve! Pictures, old dolls, apple cores, perfume bottles, stuffed animals, broken heaters, wet nylons, curlers, love letters and wall to wall girls. This is a time of growth and sharing. Giving of yourself to every problem. Always being ready to listen and lend a shoulder. Learning to live with other people s idiosyncrasies. Tests of patience and honesty. Remembering the Golden Rule and also God's eternal love. 20 Gonna wash that man right out of my hair. Id' really love to go out with you tonight but 21 The Voice of the Students 7 were President The Bethel students of today, solving tomorrow's problems. Sindent government is not merely a matter of pushing through temporary reform measures opposed by inertia to benefit a group of students who in four years at the most, will not be the least concerned with their existence. It is not a matter simply of testing one's strength, collective strength, against the bogey man of administration, winning peripheral appeasements to demonstrate power, nor a matter only of self realization for a select group who wins elections and institutes changes. But a little of all of that, of course. No perfect organization fed by perfect motives, performing best for a constituency concerned that the best of everything always occur, for themselves and their successors at the college, but something good and necessary just the same. Student Senate is an experiment; the innovators working to evolve an effective cohilition between student thought and school policy and services. The existence of student government is more than strategic political expediency on the part of the administration it is the recognition of the students themselves that reformation must be instituted within forms; that formality, (hough perhaps requiring reformation itself, is the holding center from which one may mark out expeditions. The existence of the Student Senate at Bethel, even with its built-in flaws or weaknesses, allows the possibility of exploration for effective alternate opportunities for the student population in those programs of group concern. Tradition is no evil, not even to the minds of student innovators. It is the obstinate refusal to see tradition as serving human concern, not dictating human conduct, which is irritating to the innovator. Tradition is a changing thing; it ought to be. The existence of Student Senate assures the uneasy that the gradual emergence from past patterns of thinking and behavior will not be abrupt and unthinking. Departure from nostalgia-fed ritual will be constructive. Greg Taylor, student body president, evidences remarkable sensitivity to the problems of the Bethel student population. His loyalty is to the creation of a structure best accommodating group realization within which the individual student has freedom of expression and the dignity of personal integrity. 23 Lord, Let me live in Thy Will! Let me be a strong man t unafraid Let me be a gentleman kind • Let me be a good man honest Let me be a full man complete Teach me Father to be humble yet fill me with pride to carry Thy name throughout this searching world. Give me grace and patience and Love to understand the wrong and weak of mankind. Show me all the beauties of your earth and permit me to live life to its fullest. And when Thou shall choose that I should rest Lay me down to praise Thy name Lift me up to Heavens glories. UARIQN EVG b'E JAMES ‘v v TT rV ' • December l-Qjl UH eplembt}rx30j. 1 68 ' ?. ■ , - v., . . . . ,w ... . • r ■ ,tfv ±Sr f w fV 26 Maurice Lawson New Campus Pastor Come along. Where? In Sent Hall ihere is an open door with light streaming out. Inside is a man new to Bethel's campus — yet he seems to be no stranger at all. Who is he? And what is he doing here? Pastor Lawson became acquainted with Bethel as a student. He attended the college and seminary both. After further schooling at Wheaton and Northwestern, he returned to Bethel to teach English. During a busy fourteen years as an English instructor. Pastor Lawson also started Olivet Church, and served with his wife as Bodein houseparents. In 1960. he left this busy life to assume a pastorate in Whittier. California. After eight years, however, he felt the call to return to Bethel, this time as campus pastor. The campus pastor is responsible for Bethel's Christian life and activity. His sole responsibility is Christian concern. Pastor Lawson states his goal in heading up Bethel's religious activity: to realize all that is necessary in becoming a Christian community, and all that is necessary to make Bethel the kind of place which encourages spiritual maturity for each individual. Through a prayerful organization of programs and an open door. Maurice Lawson plans to reach this ideal. ?1 30 The hack iak c.v the hand-off and evades a Mac lineman A Sctander cocks for the big pass. Here comes the leant, fired up and ready logo. This is what the game is at! about. Spirit Coach Shields contemplates strategy as he paces the sideline. Bclhcl men haw a wide background. and Determination Characterize Players. Daw Found crawls for extra yardage. Football al Bethel is a uniting factor. People who otherwise would not congregate come to watch the Royals. There is always a certain pride and optimism in watching someone you know play for the pride of the school. Perhaps this is one of the advantages of small college life, one can gel to know the players. Consequently, they cease to be players on a field with eleven stripes but become real friends, your friends giving glory to God by playing football. One can see here a personal relationship with the players, quite different from U.S.C. and O. J. Simpson. Though Bethel finished 0-7-1 for the season, scores don't tell the whole story. Example: third do wn and four yards to go. Sitte calls the signals, gets the snap and heads for the right end. evading three would-be tacklers and finally winding up in the arms of the monster-man (free linebacker). He heads for the turf, but wail — Sitte has pitched to Selander. who proceeds for an extra ten yards. The above description reads like a Wally Bonier sports report: however, it was typical of Bethel football toward the end of the year. In switching the positions of Sitte and Selander. Bethel was able to use both the running and passing talents of Al Selander. Time and again Sitte would call the halfback pass and fake the sweep which left Selander literally unmolested while he looked for receivers. FOOTBALL SCORES Bethel 0 Maca tester 27 Bethel 7 Ham line 35 Be the! 0 Dakota Wesleyan 13 Bethel 7 Northland 21 Bethel 6 U. of M.. Morris 35 Bethel 0 Jamestown 55 Bethel 7 Huron 7 Bethel 27 North western 43 Bethel 22 Bemidji 63 33 Three opponents close in on a Bethel player vs he heads for the hull. Royals Plow Through a Tough Year Barry Anderson in p re-gome warm tip. in Football The hall pops lose in the chaos of a pile up. The snap is made and the Bethel defense jumps into action. Bethel's lonesome end churns the turf in takeoff. There scurries for cover as the action comes his way. This Mac runner just never had a chance. Individual efforts were superb. The man with the golden toe . Fred Swedberg, was called on time and again to kick and he responded with long, well placed kicks. He gave the fans something to be proud of as he averaged about thirty-five yards a kick. The little man with the big hands. Dave Pound, was one of the best in pass catching. Perhaps the most unused of all varsity men Dave came through with several catches on crucial third down plays. Murray Sine and AI Selander. sharing the QB spot, turned in excellent performances. Both served dual roles. Sitte as a flanker and Selander as a halfback. Murray showed fine hands while AI proved himself a fine strong runner. Perhaps if these dual roles were used earlier the season would have been different for it was the Sitte-Se-lander combination that gave Bethel its halfback option described earlier. Roommates Dale Berry and Greg Ekbom did remarkable jobs at center and guard. They seem small but did a task designed for boys twice their size. Many limes outsized by 20 50 pounds and two or three inches of height, Greg and Dale made defensive linemen unwelcome . Great wonders are expected from these boys next year. Inspile of scoring troubles this year, the Royals managed to tie and dominate their Homecoming game. At that point Bethel looked the best it had all season. Under Coach Shields and his assistants the team showed great improvement as the season drew to a close. Bci het's back-up men readily a wail ad ion. Seniors prepare loglw Huron the Row! Flush. Coffee House atmosphere pcrwded concert. Sophomore lion mows in for the scalping. The A-.oitt Garde. Bubba Fowler am The completed fen tor project! Frosh class winning float. Avant Garde Offer New Sound Concept The A van Garde aimed to show Bethel's studentry a new philosophy of Christianity. Bubba Fowler and Chuck Wool-try used the folk approach, tinged with a psychedelic sound of the new youth, to create a unique concept of Love Thy Neighbor. They maintain it gives them a chance to say what they wanted without going off the deep end. Confusion of Bethel students who have never grooved with anyone became resolved as the music supported the concept of grooving with Jesus. To aim at the mod generation. The Avant Garde adapts the new sound with the good news of salvation. The call for an encore serves as an evaluation of their effective ministry. Be I hers men oj many talents demonstrated true teamwork in that chape! chorus. Love thy neighbor ... the raindrop. Homecoming 1968 revolved around the theme of Luke 10. the parable of the Good Samaritan, but also became subservient to soggy weather conditions. Last minute changes in scheduling pul the Coronation ceremony in the field house. Cheers of Scalp 'em echoed inside as enthusiasm failed to dampen despite the rain. Miriam Kling. co-chairman of Homecom- ing Activities stole her own show as last years' Queen. Becky Olson, crowned Miriam the Royal Queen for 1968. Friday morning's football choir and speaker Dr. Alan Red-path. emphasized the importance of our action in a world seeking our answer. Saturday dawned clear, and floats came out of hiding to inspire the season's best football performance. 38 Miss Carol Larsen Miss Chris Froelich C( •chairmen Miriam K ling and Tom Mesaros plan ahead Miss Miriam Kling. Wl-V Homecoming Queen. Miss Jackie Goodman Miss Kathy Anderson 39 ‘Who Is My Neighbor?’’ The Quest Put on that MmttJim — and they cant scalp you The Mob or Men oj Bethel. Dr. Alan Red path gets in wheel How does I he Christian involve himself in the world? This was the problem malic query of Dr. Waller Judd's Home-coming address. Adapting the theme. Who is my neighbor. Judd pondered the Christian objective — should it reconcile man to God or God to man? To Judd, the character of Christ demands a synthesis of both ideas. Judd integrated his theology and politics, using his interpretation of Christian involvement as a foundation for statements on education, race, domestic, and foreign problems. A lone pickett protesting Dr. Judd's stance on the Viet Nam war greeted quests at the field house lecture. Other members of BetheTs Peace Club distributed mimeographed explanations of their dissenting positions. on of Christian Involvement. Intramural Rob Grahenkort grimaces in exertion. Intramural football this year was climaxed by a jam at the top of the list for the first two places. Although the fairgrounds parking lot did not provide the best playing field, participation increased greatly as the season continued. The last few weeks even saw a few spectators along the sidelines. Falcon and Off-Campus, by far the best teams in the league, were composed of many fine players. AI the risk of ignoring others, some should be mentioned. For Falcon Manor. Dale Saxon pushed his passes through the hands of defenders into the open arms of his receivers. One of these was Don Larson, who time and lime again confounded defensive backs with razzle dazzle' catches. There was fine blocking on the part of Rudy King, center, and Steve Hanson, halfback. Off-Campus, however, was not without its greats. Boasting a line averaging over two hundred pounds. Off-Campus easily moved into first place after a slow start. The fine arm of Jim Delic t. protected by the impenetrable line of Merle Danielson. Dave Waite, and Ralph Sheppard did much to achieve first-place rating. What is more, this line caused many opposing QB's to hear footsteps .Xol had for a has k«- hall player Sheppards and Waite's husky blocking help glw Off-Cam pm lie Jar first place. INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL STANDINGS Second New 6-2 Falcon 6-2 Off Campus 6-2 Faculty 6-2 Pit 5-3 Third Old 5-3 Third New 3-6 Second Old 2-7 First Floor 1-7 New Dorm 0-S 42 The Pit's Ron Carlson is nailed by Third Old as he attempts a cut hack. One of the most colorful iearns was Third Old. Led by quarterback. Lew Duhon. the 'Mob'' was psyched for every game One of the most remarkable come backs was staged by the Pit to secure place rating. Led By Run Carlson and Dave Anderson the Pit's finale w as the drubbing administered to first floor. Lastly, what can we say about the acuity? Headed by tackle AI Glenn and quarterback Jack Trager. and with those w izards of the Chemistry department. Jim Rodgers and Dale Stephens, was it any wonder that the team lied for first? IM football was better than ever this year as evidenced by the college's victory over the seminary in the annual all star game. Leroy Mattson. Bob Brudin. and Wally Burner deserve credit for their excellent work as officials. 43 Coach Trager'. famous quarterback style. Glader’s Harriers, a Team of Stamina and Promise. The gun sounds and the runners move out en mass. Bill Geiger!. Bethel's sirongesi runner, advances as the pack thins out. Strain and Jatigue show as Tom Mesa-All by himself. Dick Olson sprints for the finish line. ros digs for the finish. 44 As each member of Bethel's 1968 Cross-Country Team has found out. they are performers in a sport requiring spirit, skill, and desire if a runner is to be successful. Daily practices of varied runnings prepare the runner for weekly races from 4-6 miles. So far. Bethel has not fielded a very powerful team. But it is one possessing fierce competition. The heal of individual competition flames from the tough but excellent coaching of Coach Glader. which should soon light the spark that will produce a strong and winning team. All of these attributes make Bethel's 8 runners an asset to any team. One big factor in the success of Bethel's team is its espirt de corps. Daily song-fests in the shower and a few chants attest to the pride and spirit the team manifests. The size of the team is small for a cross-country team. It consists of 8 runners and ineligible runner. Coach Glader is particularly pleased with the performances of Bill Geigert. Rich Swanson, and Dick Olson. The ineligible runner. Dwight Carlson, is right up there and is pushing Bill Geigert for the top spot. Hot on the trail of these upperclassmen are the Fantastic Freshmen. They arc Phil James. Brad Olsson, Bill Kunde and Gary Crandall. Put all these attributes together and with a little more hard work and experience Bethel should boast a team well worth watching in the coming years. The key of course will be individual effort coupled with the already fine coaching. BUI Geigert gfli Angie close or, his irt ron, Q j Tom Mesaros pushes on as his opponent tires and fautiers. 19:25.19:26. 19:27! SCOREBOARD BETHEL 35 BETHEL 50 Ham line 25 Augsburg 25 Ham line 49 BETHEL 44 Gustavus 43 BETHEL 54 Hamline 34 St. Olaf 24 Bemidji State 50 BETHEL 50 G us taws 37 BETHEL 52 St. Thomas 79 Augsburg 29 SW Minn. State 63 Gustavus 40 BETHEL 23 BETHEL 53 River Falls State 33 Pershing Track Club 22 White Bear Track Club 45 BETHEL 24 Stout Stale 33 Soccer often ends up in tangled legs and a wk word positions. L niled effort moves the half down-field. Dole Lindwall blocks and prepares to pass. Pete Wick loud shows tenacity in sticking with the boll. The op nnien.'s goalie seems forever in the way oil Bethel's scoring drives. Kick Brampton throws Ins eight into a long kick. Jerry Jenfa shows remarkable accuracy and bull control. Soccer Team Rick Brampton exhibits wizardry on the soccer field. Gains Momentum Jon Nordstrom proses nnvluahleas goalie. The Bethel Soccer Club racked up a good season as it played seven games in 196S. ending with a record of 2-4-1. The club functioned without a budget or coach, but was organized and managed by Wally Bonier. Jerry Jenja. a student from Nigeria, also gave assistance with the team. Jon Nordstrom was one of the most outstanding players on the team. Jon played goal and took up the slack whenever the Bethel defense let up. In the first two games especially. Jon was busy as the Bethel Club was beaten, partly because of insufficient physical conditioning. Dove Schmidt was the wizard of the team with his exhibitions of ball control. Both Jon and Dave played high school soccer at Minnehaha Academy. The highlight of the season was when Bethel recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to defeat Augsburg 3-2 after having lost earlier in the season to the Angies. The left side of Bethel's offensive line. Dale Lindwall and Pete Wicklund. did the scoring, hut it was a complete team effort that won the game. Next season all but one player will be back and prospects look good for an even better year. There is also the possibility that soccer will become a varsity sport. 47 Margie Whaley. 1969 1170 editor. I pw Rergfalk. I9M 1969 editor, and Chuck Myrbo. aaoaatc editor, took on proudly after having received an All-American certificate. Telling it like it is .. . The Clarion plays a key rule in the Bethel community. The weekly paper is not a bulletin board which merely transcribes day by day events but rather seeks to provide the college with a valuable service in giving visibility to campus issues. Such an issue-oriented approach is vital to the challenging atmosphere of a college campus. An educational institution can not afford to avoid issues, dodge questions, shy from controversy, or put safely before truth. In such an environment. the college newspaper must become an intellectual instrument if it is to have maximum impact. Adequate coverage must be given to campus news, but the college journalist must aim at reporting more than the obvious, and gi e indepth treatment to significant issues. The Clarion attempts to focus on such key issues with clari- ty and objectivity through its news coverage. Sound coverage underlies meaningful editorial comment and discussion, and encourages lively reader participation through letters to the editor. This aspect of the Clarion provides a ready forum for student, faculty, and administration dialogue on important campus questions. Student Power, the meaningful participation of students in the decision-making processes of the college, has taken root at Bethel and promises to contribute greatly to the development of capable and responsible Christian leaders. The Clarion, in giving expression to student interests and concerns. has played a formative role in the development of the student power concept at Bethel. Continued page 9 8 Sports reporters, the men behind the lines: (LEU TO RIGHT) Dean Nelson. Watty Bourner. and Jim Youngquist. Bill Goodwin, business manager, and Sue Boastrom. layout editor, work on layouts for the next Clarion deadlines. A number of students benefited directly from the editorial campaigns of the Clarion during the first semester of 1968-69. Some one hundred students enrolled in an experimental course. The Negro in American Life. a course which was initiated through the editorial pages of the Clarion the previous spring. The proposal grew out of a discussion of the human rights problem following the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King and was grounded in the conviction that a relevent curricula must not ignore pressing contemporary social issues. Another very tangible benefit precipitated from the Clarion's efforts to secure an equitable settlement between the college and students slated to live in the new dormitory. A forthright discussion of the problem editorially was ultimately followed by both increased compensation allotted students inconvenienced by the extended delays in completion and an overall reduction in rent for the new facilities. Other campus issues covered and discussed by the Clarion ranged from the question of a book store discount to the reconstructing of the student senate constitution to the concept of an ombudsman. Just as important as the tangible results stemming from the discussion and editorial comment of such issues, are the precedents which have been established in bringing to students a fuller and more dynamic role in all aspects of their college experience. The college journalist must take his task seriously for his impact on the college scene is limited only by the limits of his own vision. He must approach his task with sensitivity and perception, and can never allow himself to be blinded to the human dimension of that which he sees. The Clarion office during the past year has been a huh of activity, whose spokes have reached into every aspect of campus life. The pressure of continual deadlines, the endless campus beats which must be covered, the constant flow of visitors, commenting on this article or that editorial — all are everyday aspects of the harried college journalist who must etch it all in a coherent and concise whole, once a week. The combined effort of: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Margie ft use he. David Greener. Ray Smith. Faith ' wemke. Mary Jo fleetly, and Marie Watson, all contribute Clarion Vvk« w. The Spire Becky Ctauer and Mary Rowland burr, the midnight oil as a deadline approaches. Sue Anderson the Spire's odds and ends worker. Memories Cindy Wells, faculty editor and Nancy Nyqulsi assisting. 50 Gayle McCanditss assumes the responsibility of coordinating the Spire as Editor-m-Ciuef. of a Year Gone By Working on organizations are: Carolyn Bryan Marty XI auk. and Chris Pearson, editor. Representing the Sports staff are: Dean Backsrom. Yvonne Craft. Gary Hamilton. Darlene Salaka wske. section editor, and Rob Grahcnkort. 51 Joyce Bristow, section editor, and Linda Miller in charge of Activities. TOP. B Anktrberg. J. Hipp. D. Oslrrman. B. Sperlazzo. D. Erickson. J. Walker. BOTTOM: C. Kramarich. M. Kings heck. M. Monk. A New Dimension Your'e listening to WBCS Radio, center dial ten-fifty, the New Dimension in Sound.” That sentence, a regular station break heard many times throughout the broadcast evening of WBCS. was one with which listeners were quite familiar. The campus radio station had only been in existence for a couple of years and had expanded from a very unorganized slate to one in which efficiency was the order of the day. The purpose was to serve the Bethel students with good music, religious concerts, news, educational programs and whatever else might interest the majority of the student body. The programming on WBCS could have been summed up with one word: variety. Light pops, show tunes, sacred, gospel. request, folk, folk-rock, light rock, contemporary Christian music, classical, and popular music all had their parts in the programming of WBCS. Of course, the special pro- grams were the talk of the campus. The Dating Game, a Wednesday night feature, was designed to stimulate dating on campus. Cupid. Jim Hipp. was the weekly host. Vocal Point, a controversial discussion involving student opinions, focused on four subjects; dorm rules, dancing, movies, and dating. There were two teams for Vocal Point: Dale Oster-man and Bob Sperlazzo taking one night and Jim Hipp and Mark Kingsbeck taking the other. Most of the basketball games were brought to listeners of WBCS through the play by play broadcasting of Dave Waite. Steve Lee and Marty Mauk. WBCS had many different personalities taking the various programs. The Big Four, that is the four men w ho rebuilt WBCS during the summer and early fall, were Mark Kingsbeck. Steve Lee. Bob Sperlazzo. and Charles Kramarich. It would have been impossible to begin broadcasting October 7.1968. without the help of all four of these men. Until thru. So tong folks . . in Sound ... Givens a call a: 298 and get your request in. WBCS lays it on the line! 53 I believe WBCS has a mission for she future — that of reaching people for Jesus Christ. do not feel that a completely religious station would be very effective in reaching the listeners. believe a good variety of popular, classical, folk, and religious music would be effective with the Good i 'ews intermixed. After all. Christianity is Not a religion of the past. It is Today It is Now! In Mark 16:15 Jesus says. Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. can not think of any better way of doing this than through the radio — an instrument of mass communications today. Mark Kings beck 1ST PRIZE WOODCUT DAVE MOSS Coeval pushed this year to become a more active voice for I student expression than in past years, by attempting the g publication of multiple issues on a vaguely quarterly basis. The first issue appeared early in November, with others following just before Christmas break and during second semester. The attempt at renewal in the publication life of Coeval seemed to produce the desired renewal of its effectiveness. Much favorable opinion, joined with dissent from some who questioned degrees of expressive freedom, indicates that the literary and art magazine was at least being read instead of being tossed into the nearest wastebasket as soon as the All-School Banquet, where the formerly once-per-year magazine was commonly distributed, was over. As a formal, for ideas expressed in modern artistic modes, rather than as invective or propaganda, the Coeval indulged in even a few pranks, such as the famous Christmas vacation Sweepstakes contest with an offer of two weeks in Lapland (it's a pun kids!) with Bette Dumse. a staff member. By exposure, via its literature and art. to soul-searching experiences. observations on life, and creative critiques of life, the staff sought throughout the year to invade apathetic islands m of the mind. Hopefully the desired siege had been established by the year's end. Loneliness, alienation, individualism .. Man in the midst of words, yet lost on an island. Strip man naked of wife. kids, job. luxuries, and friends, and what does one find? Crying, screaming, fingers grasping out to hold on forever, blackness in the midst of death. Hopelessness you say? No! Fight on man. Bear up under the pressures and struggles of life. There is within you a longing to live, to prove to the world that )x u. at least, will not fail nor fall. That's it! Bear up under the death of your loved one. Chin up. chest out. nothing can break you You are a Man. After all. there are friends all around you. Loneliness? Shhhhh .. impossible. No. no. don't think those thoughts. Death ... lives on — forever lost. A nonymous Coeval 1V6K IV6V editorial stajf: LF. TO RT.: B. Dumse. B Lawson. Jeff Loomis, and Ester Pearson, editor. Trust and Obey The man from nare was here yesterday disguised as our friend. In his hollow lead glazed bible designed to stop bullets he carried his gun. Now we live in the house that narc built. The man from narc was here yesterday disguised as our friend. He wore black sideburns and smiled often and laughed often. And we knew he was our friend because he told us so. Now we live in the house he built. We know he is our friend. except we can't get out. Maurice Zaffke To Say What I Feel to say what I feel when what I feel is quite unreal quite impossible, quite improbably quite unreal to feel what I say when what 1say is quite grey quite fumbling, quite stumbling quite grey filtering thru a maze of Cinderella bungles marshmellow jungles I stand before you in a daze in a craze maybe it's a phase. but in a seeing freeing were- we-really-being? night I touched in clear mirror image in a place of distortions. it took me five to see if I was right if she was right if we were alive. we were. Doug Erickson I ____________: New Campus Wins New Sport 1968 marked the initial year of Intramural Bowling at Bethel College. The season ran from October to December with a lop turnout of thirty-two bowlers. Of these, the team from i ew Dorm walked away with the championship, defeating every team they bowled against and losing only a couple of games. Harley Hanson paced the team with the highest average and an occasional 600 series. Jerry Loomis. Cal Parent and Larry Day were the other members of the team and were in the top eight in average. Jerry racked up this season's high game with a 256 total. A member of the team from Falcon. Duane Peterson, rolled the high series of the season — 629. Of the other teams. Off Campus had the best turnout and the team of Steve Peterson. Dave Wicklund. Doug Carlson, and Jim Lindberg took second place. Five others from Off Campus bowled with Jim Deiich, Rog Floyd, and Wally Bonier every week to give O.C. H 2 third place. Seven of the bowlers went on to bow! in the NA !A District 2 Bowling Tournament. The team finished eleventh out of a field of twelve. However. Jerry Loomis and Murry Sitte turned in some high scores to pace the Bethel delegation. Jim Lindberg wails for the automatic pin setter to catch up. Camming spares like this separates the men front the troys. t. that foot over the foul line? Scorekeepers Larry Day and Jerry l.nomis evaluate their teammates' efforts. ( heerleader Julie Slrotnhcrx Cheer I fader Karen Taflin Cheerleader Bonnie Erickson The Spirit of Bethel Cheerleader captain Carol Larsen Cheerleader CherryIC ue Cheerleader Karin Richards Amahl and the Night Villagers awed ai the sight of the kings lite role of King Casper, played by Dave Waite, was done well and !o ed by the audience. The expression-filled face of Jane Ahlquist demonstrates the enthusiasm and fine quality found in the production of A niaht The kings, in search of the Child, come hearing gifts. Visitors The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends of Bethel came from all over the nation to Bethel's Twelfth Annual Festival of Christmas. They were not disappointed as the combined efforts of those in music, drama, speech, and art blended to make this highlight of the school year truly one of Joy Unspeakable . Upon entering the fieldhouse the atmosphere of joy was set by a prelude of carols and Christmas songs played by the Bethel Band. This was followed by the streaming light of candles, carried by the choir, encircling the audience and flowing down the aisles of the darkened fieldhouse. Amah! and the Night Visitors written by the American. Gian-Carlo Menotti. added a new dimension to this year's Festival of Christmas. Dale Ron. as Producer-Director, made the members of the College Choir into convincing actors as Dr. Robert Berglund maintained that sound quality to which Bethel has become accustomed. Few will forget the opera that resulted from many long, hard hours of work. The choir then returned for a triumphant finale as they sang Joy to the World. arranged and directed by C. Edward Thomas and coordinated with slides from the art department. Shepards intently watch the scene at AmahTs home. The AmahI cast: Lois Lehman; Jane Ahlquisi; Jon Nordstrom: Dave Waite: Richard Trimly, and John Larson. Sing Unto the Lord Dr. Robert Btr gland. director of the college choir. FIRST ROW: Mary Jo Mam hei Linda Peterson Janice Fjtldheinr Sheryl Sordtn Jane A hlqtdst Joanne Hutvorscn Lynrtette Port Heverlv Mulligan Lois Lehman Millie Penner Susan Kennerud Carol Marccllis Sylvia Wilkinson Jane Cahoon Sola Port Becky Brown Joyce Cite lib erg SECOND ROW: Betty Creighton Pat Sandberg Lois Bjork Kurin Nordemtroni Nancy Gerdin Janice Hendrickson Jackie Thompson Miriam (ling Linda Osiront E. Jean Thompson Naomi Olson Marsha Seburg Ruth King Janice Wynta THIRD ROW: Jeff Mourning David Waite Roger Steen John Co wan Tom Howard Jim Magnusen Pat Schonhachler Bradley Larson Jerry Loomis Wally Bonier Jeff Loomis Jonathan Larson Ron Anderson FOU RTH ROW: Stew Anderson Warren Disbrow Dennis Olson Da id Net hereon Richard Sandburg Norm Lilleberg Jan Nordstrom Tom Carlson Le Roy Mattson Richard Trinity Peter Hanstep Ed Willminglon Greg Maurer Gary Fairall hi a year of‘firsts' Jor the Bethel College Choir, the singers joined the Minnesota Orchestra and two other choirs from Twin City area colleges in the premiere Manhattan performance of The Passion According to St. Luke by the noted modern Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki. March 6 and 7 in Carnegie Hall. New York City. Before presenting the New York premiere, the choir appeared in the St. Paul Cathedra! with the other choirs and orchestra in the first United States' church performance of this avant garde religious music. The Bethel. Macalester. St. Thomas, and St. Catherine's college choirs ail received good critical reviews along with the orchestra, in response to both New York and local performances. This major concert hall appearance is to be considered a ‘breakthrough’ for the choir as it seeks to become more well-known by general audiences to expand its ministry of communicative sacred music into a broader circle of listeners. New York, here we comet Jan Wyma lakes lime or a moment's meditation. The ride isn't hot when von can dream. And we each have our own dream worlds reply Greg Moyer and Sylvia Wilkinson. Pat Schonbachier snickers. Are you kidding, is it lime to pact again! 64 Loading onto the bus becomes a routine and carefree matter. ptf- DHtVtNi - I r 11-, For Fat Peterson. was sitting in the front of the bus required or voluntary? As the choir undertook the stiff assignment of preparing Penderecki's ultramodern score, they were establishing other firsts on the campus itself Festival of Christmas audiences delighted over their presentation of'Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo Menotti as their individual section of the December Festival. Over Easter vacation, sites in four states, with focus upon Michigan, were visited as part of the Choir's 1969 concert lour. One of the highlights of the tour that wasn't soon to he forgotten was the computer date. Unlike most computer matches, this one was designed on the theory of opposite attraction. For example. Jackie Thompson who towers over Jeff Mourning were put together. The fact that Jim Magnuson and Nola Port were already married to someone else didn't seem to worry the computer officials! Central in the tour's repertoire was Make a Joyful Noise. a motel which had won special praise for the choir from Heinz Werner Zimmerman, its composer, who heard it performed during the group's 1968 summer tour of Europe. Other selections included works from Milhaud. Brahms. Berger, and Randall Thompson. John Cohvi) kepi spirits up with its constant antics. Make a Joyful Noise Band peps up the spirit at a basket hall game. The Band in Concert 66 The Concert Band, under the direction of Julius Whi linger, presented its annual Pops Concert in the fall. This first concert took the audience on a trip Around the World in Eighty Minutes through the media of music. Bund members kept busy as they formed pep bunds, which added spirit and enthusiasm to football and basketball games, as well as the Homecoming Pepfest The organization also performed for the Festival of Christmas and during Founder's Week. A highlight of the winter concert which featured contemporary pieces was the performance of an original composition. The Turmoil of Triumph. The selection was directed by its composer. Edwin WiUmington. a senior majoring in music. For the second time in its history the band appeared many miles from St. Paul on a tour through Minnesota. Wisconsin. and Illinois. The band presented a program of classical and sacred music in churches and schools. A Homecoming Concert at Wood date Baptist in Minneapolis followed the tour. Band Reflections. The band's concluding appearance came during the final week of the school year. Combining pre-recorded electronic sounds with the band musicians made one selection on the program an unusual experience for both audience and band members. Julius Whi linger. director of the hand, hard at work. 67 BAND! TOUR! the words get in my eyes and invade my mind, stretch to ache the sleepless bones between ear and eye and five o'clock we eat pack ride I sleep Red Wing we're there! hey Betty, guess what they did to people, people! what a small cases down stai... ok guys, you know your then Doxology, and then Welcome ladies and go!' what a small our director: he is a move your Overture to Can;:: 65 people in evening wear and soon worn smiles rustle and surprising silen... from the Spanish pasar, to INCA NTA T ON A ND (dance? what's that? (blows your mind and BLOWS your emhochure next we will have a short ‘ 'a wfully cro wded up his leg? you 're kid .. ok ok time to crackleclap to marshall us and ve leave here at 8:30 Two Chorales stately, haunting, modern but she has chosen to skillfully weave them into Dawn of Peace joyfully triumphant and now its waltz lime on one two! three one and! two and! ''A Ifrcd Reed's '’Sacred Suite (Marilyn hit for two beat Sweet Hour of chaos did you sell any brass you gotta play softer ok guys pack up now people, people 830! finding them and words sleep needs so seeking belter knock it off for the God help us we are so small and the task is so great grace patience unity humility Amen By Betty Loading and unloading the bus becomes a daily ritual. McDonald slops are not at all uncommon for band tours. Band tour involves lots of luggage and instrument cases Mischief, Music and Message ROW 1 Sue Fates JoF.llen Worrell Beverly Knapp Sarah DeWuske Linda Sparks Kathy Roll Judy Olsen I. In nea Berg Linda Mick ROW 2 Pal Chase Donna Davis Mary Belli Gilbert Bonnie Larson Cheryl Mullinex Kathy Bauman Belly Draeger Louise Hanson Tammy Hinders Lon Miller ROW 3 Linda Oasis Jeaneen Dahlgren Pal Farmer Gail Pilch Barbara A ikins Barbara Johnson Susan Bomsiad Cynihla Simkins Marilee Benson Chervl Henry ROW 4 Marie Watson Manha Taucr Mary Kapella Joanne Joslyn Beverly Pearson Mary Fllen Stevens Pal Peterson Darleen Satkawske Winnie Peterson Becky l.indanian Linda Dow The Bethel College Women's Choir attempts lo provide a thorough musical experience through the singing of a broad spectrum of sacred literature. The choirs major goal is to present a program which will evoke positive responses to the gospel of Christ and will help deepen the spiritual experience of each member of its audiences. Each year, as preparation is made for the winter tour, much time is spent in prayer, that as techniques and mechanics of singing improve. God might use the words and the spirit of each choir member to touch peoples' lives. This year, the winter tour, during Semester Break, took the choir to Illinois and Iowa, where it enjoyed the hospitality of several churches. The tour program consisted of sacred music of many styles, including hymn arrangements and appropriate instrumental music. The tour experience was for each girl, one that was long to be remembered for the fun and pranks, but even more for the deeper relationship with Christ that each one seemed to find. Mr. Mogck. the choir's able director, is not only a fine example for the girls musically, but spiritually, also. His deep love for Christ, concern for each individual, humility, and fine sense of humor unified the choir members in respect and love for Him. The choir also provides the opportunity for its members to learn techniques of singing, which best develop the voice, the chief vehicle of communication. Through vocal exercising. learning clear enunciation, and other techniques, and pulling these to use through singing music of varying styles, each girl develops her own voice and appreciation of musical structure and types. Overall. Women's Choir affords each member a thorough musical and spiritual experience that is lasting and useful in service to others. Judy Olsen. Oliver Mogck. Advisor: Cheryl Mult.'ne.x. and Cindy Simkins. 69 Royal Grapplers step Up the Pace for Future Seasons Ffiimmaw if A Awaiting the refs signal to trestle. Doug Warring plans a reversal. The ref waits in anticipation as Jeff Mourning presses for the pin. Randy Inouye demonstrates perfect textbook form in a set out. Barry Anderson finds it's pretty tough to turn over 152 pounds of dead weight. In escaping from his opponent. Dale Berry assumes the pose of The Thinker . 72 This was a common stent after each of Bob Olsen's matches Well in control. Greg, Ekbom seeks a predicament. Bill Kunde works at wearing down his opponent for the pin. The 1968 — 1969 wrestling season was the best season Re!he! has ever had front two viewpoints. First the leant became a close-knit group of guys who worked hard and deserved everything they got. Secondly, the spectators were always plentiful and really made the fieldhouse shake whenever a Bethel mat man stepped on the mat. An example of this enthusiasm was whenever an opponent was about to be pinned the crowd would stamp their feet and yell. pin. pin. pin! There was a great deal of many close calls and the crowd would show their delight or displeasure with their screams and yells. This year there were three freshmen on the squad who added the badly needed punch to the lightweights. They were Bill Kunde. Jeff Mourning. Lee Grandlund. Throughout the season there was lough competition for them but they held their own and even did belter than expected. The middleweights consisted of three lough and experienced wrestlers. Doug Warring provided the punch in the 137 lb. class, while Greg Ekbom at 145 lbs. compiled one of the best individual records. 14-2-I. Finishing out the middleweights was Barry Anderson one of the co-captains who had tough competition hut still managed to come up with a real fine season. Jim Olsen who many considered as the best wrestler on the team did a tremendous job at the 160 lb. class. He compiled an 11-I record before leaving at the end of the first semester. His loss was a bad break for the team, but Tom Swanson filled in and did a quite admirable job. Dale Barry anchored the 167 class and although he suffered from many injuries he put out his all and ended the season with a well earned and a much wanted win Junior. Bob Olsen pushed his winning record upwards and now owns the best record in Bethel wrestling history and also one of the best in Minnesota. Often out weighed. 195 lb. Randy fnouye served as heavyweight this season. Inexperience was not a problem this year. Those who lacked it gained it quite admirably throughout the season. The Jirst meet of the season was against neighboring Macalester College. The Royals went down but put a good fight. Early in the match Lee Grandlund dislocated his elbow and wasn't able to see action until the end of the season. Bill Kunde replaced him and did a fine job at the 123 lb. class in his Jirst year of wrestling From there Bethel went on to defeat Fillsbury twice. Haniline and Northland twice, and Concordia. St. Thomas, and Macalester three limes. The team ended up with a record of 10- 7. 73 (continued on page 75) WRESTLING SCORES Mac a!ester 30 Bethel 6 Bethel 17 Pillsbury 16 Bethel 31 Concordia-St. Paul 15 St. Olaf 23 Bethel 23 Mat ales ter 23 Bethel 21 Bethel 25 St. Mary's 16 U of M. Morris 22 Bethel II Bethel 31 Ham line 8 Bethel 31 Concordia-St. Paul 6 Southwest 26 Bethel 10 Bethel 31 Concordia-St. Paul 8 Mich. Tech. 20 Bethel 13 Bethel 19 Northland 14 Southwest State 16 Bethel 15 Bethel 21 Northland 18 St. John's 21 Bethel 14 Pillsbury 21 Bethel 12 U of M. Morris 25 Bethel 8 8 Wilts. 9 Losses. I Tie Head Coach: Doug King The Ref is poised as Jeff Mon roil Muscles flexed. Dale Berry searches fa F.k adeptly applies a cradle hold to secure another pin. 74 {continued front page 7J) works his man into pin position. a handle with which to flip his opponent. Doug King returned as coach for the second year and in his two years of coaching he has guided the wrestling team to one of the best, if not the best, sports in Bethel's athletics. With most of the team returning next year and a few hopeful new additions the spectators. (along with the team itself), can look forward to a much greater season next year. Greg Ekbont. the team’s most wluable player, not only came through with needed wins, hut kept morale and fighting spirit high. ROYAL GRAPPLERS 123 — Bill Kunde Lee Grand fund 130 — Jeff Mourning 137 — Doug Warring Id5 — Greg Ekbom 152 — Barry Anderson 160 — Jim Olsen Tom Swanson 167 — Dale Berry 177 — Boh Olsen Hwt. — Randy I non ye In a take-down struggle is senior wrestler. Randy Inottye. 75 know this sounds like a familiar line — but I just couldn't believe it was me. was so shocked when I found out that was even up for Sno Daze—I honestly never even thought about me! It is so hard to put into words how you feel about something like this. One of the happiest parts was that had gotten to meet so many new people. Before the coronation my friends had given me a lucky penny and a rabbit's foot. I can't even remember Paul Goodman announcing my name. Everything just went so fast. The girls on my Poor were wailing when I got in. They even made a throne of T. P. (toilet paper). think it might have been cold outside on Friday, but don't remember feeling it. The banquet was just lovely. On Saturday when I saw the snow sculptures. I began to cry when 1 saw the heart that the Juniors had made. And really liked the heard judging contest because I got to kiss the boys I’ve always wanted to! It is a wonderful feeling to think that someone wanted you to be queen of their school. Queen Debbie Atkins was honored by the Junior snow sculpture, a Debbie sweetheart . The Royal Court: Virginia Morrow. Jutte A ntehberg, Nancy Knoll, and Queen Debbie A tkitts. Ice and Snow = an Arctic Sno Daze for Bethel Sno Daze 1969proved to be a truly Arctic Affair.” complete with great mounds of snow and an ice-capped Bethel campus. Eric Borgeson watered and tended a mid-campus skating rink as carefully as he cultivated the autumn flowers. Skating, enhanced by music piped from the field-house. lent a romantic tone to the Thursday night opening festivities, which culminated in the coronation of Debbie Atkins as queen. A broom hockey tournament made further use of Bethel's first intercampus ice rink in over a decade, as the Sophomores conquered all opposition to emerge as the unquestioned champions. The uniqueness of the skating rink blended with the traditional snow sculptures, beard growing and judging contests, and formal banquet gave a glow of warmth to participants in spite of the arctic affairs of Sno Daze. Frosh transform a snowbank into Snoopy and his house. Ice is for more than romantic waltzing, as broom hockey demonstrates. Ron Carlson balances Ex-Queen Sue Kennerud. These boots were made for walking I not for skating . Bethel's '68- ‘69 basket hall season was one which made it quite evident that the team is on its way up. with bigger and better seasons ahead. Off to a slow start, the Royals collected steam and by late January were moving well. Under the direction of Jack Trager the team seemed united and in shape for each game. Ron Pederson, picking up almost as many awards as rebounds. led the Royals in scoring. Playing his last year for Bethel and breaking many records, including the all-time scoring record. Pederson was the nucleus of the team. The plays often rewived around him and depended on his domination of the court. Forwards Renwick. Feldman, and Weko added some beef and hitting capacity to the Bethel forecourt. Andy Angus Feldman seemed to have that unique ability to come through with a tip. rebound, or basket at key limes. A senior next year. Andy should have a great season under the boards. Bob Renwick. a junior transfer, had unusual moves. He appeared to be moving in slow motion, yet was always found where the action was. He was particularly hot with a fifteen foot jumper from the baseline. Last, but not least, is Tim Weko. Tallest man on the team. Weko was able to hold his own anywhere on the court, but was exceptionally good under the boards. Tim had great rebounding ability and used his height advantage well. In the back court Brodin. Lehman. Richardson, and Larson all did fine jobs for Bethel. Bob Brodin and Lowell Richardson were Bethel's expert ball handlers. Though Brodin didn't score highly he came up with many key steals and fast breaks. Richardson, the better shooter of the two. had a fine, soft jump-shot. After Larson's injury Bill Lehman came on strong and started the last game. His best moves were his passes which persistently evaded defenders. Dan Larson was probably the best guard Bethel had last season. 1 Although he injured his ankle and missed the last few games. Dan was still the second highest scorer on the team. -Using his speed to its full advantage. Larson drove again and again for his over-the-back, behind-tlie-ear layups. With the End of an Era Comes Experience and Potential for the Future t.o •(• Richardson'1 stick like glue defense frustrates his opponent's hall handling. Pederson tips, lutrson breaks for dov:n court, while Angus and Renwick wait expectantly Andy Feldman reaches high to win the jump for the Bethel Rowls. - This familiar position has made Ron Pederson one of AH by himself. Boh Brodin shoots from hack-court. Minnesota's college scoring leaders. li'eko tips it in for an easy t wo points. 1968-69 BASKETBALL SCORES Bethel Lincoln Bible 66 63 Park College 72 79 Trinity 73 83 St. Cloud 67 54 Sioux Falls 67 63 St. John's 83 73 Macalester 104 53 U. of M.. Morris 120 88 Northwestern 84 69 Hamline 62 76 Stout State 98 77 Southwest 84 70 Colorado College 65 81 Concordia 61 85 Winona 87 53 Northland 69 85 Bemidji 68 57 Dordt S3 88 Briar Cliff 79 87 Northland 68 96 Southwest 86 75 Northwestern, la. 70 105 U of M.. Morris 90 72 St. John's 73 60 Head Coach: Jack Trager A sst. Coach: Jon Bjorklund 19 Bill Lehman shows good form in his long shot Don R ask wails with anticipation os Jack Hoehlgoes for two. $2-6 . gives a good description of Bethel's romp over Northwestern. Ilasing received the Coach Trager and Assistant Bjorklund look on with undivided attention to the Swedherg shoots amidst performance of their hoys. opponents. 80 J. V. player Jim DeUch brings down a decisive rebound. hall front Don Rask. Jim Andresen drihhles low toward home court. All alone under the basket. Don Rask puts up an easy shot Jor a Royal score. J. V. Promotes Good Team Effort Dan Mogck moves into position as Jim Deficit brings the hall down court. J. V. SCOREBOARD St. Cloud SI Bethel 64 St. Thomas 41 54 St. Johns 88 59 Maca tester 102 60 Ham line 57 56 Bethel Sent. 75 65 Winona 71 42 N. W. Airlines 44 78 Macalester 84 52 l-M All-Stars 67 64 Hamline 95 63 St. Johns 91 58 I Women Cagers Show Promise and Progress GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORES Opponent Bethel 19 Concordia 27 12 Golden Valley 44 S2 St. Cloud 49 56 Augsburg 56 50 Carieion 40 25 River Falls 18 15 Fair view 54 48 River Falls 54 40 U. of Minnesota 26 18 Fair view 45 42 U. of Minnesota 20 51 St. Cloud 54 Karla A sk makes one of her famous shots for Bethel. Phyllis Market te fights hard to keep from tying the hall Lynne tie Port prepares to shoot as Marlcen Johnson cuts through the middle. By double teaming their opponent. Mary and Marilyn show good defense. Dribbling low is Marilyn Edgar. Bethel's co-captain. Mary Lindntan. a Bethel forward, shows good shooting form. The efforts of the Bethel Women's Basketball team resulted in a reasonably good record this past season. They played a total of twelve games and compiled a record of six wins and six losses. River Falls and Augsburg, as in past seasons, again emerged as Bethel's major foes. Both opponents sported strong and well-balanced learns making it extremely difficult to defeat them. This year the women cagers boasted of a large turnout as they had a regular rosier of 17 members. Of these the primary starting players were forwards. Karla Ask and Mary Lindntan; guards. Sarah Reasoner andSheril! Hogman: and rovers. Marilyn Edgar and Mar teen Johnson. Miss C arol Morgan coached the team for her second consecutive season and stated that she was basically quite pleased with the team's performance. As a result of a team vote. Marilyn Edgar and Karla Ask served as the 68-69 co-captains. Looking ai the scoring totals, the team improved over last year's squad as they made nearly 240 points compared with 232 in 67-68. Also, the former season involved one more game than the present season. The average point total per game was approximately 30. and looking at the total picture. Bethel's accumulative point total exceeded that of their opponents point total. By exemplifying perfected skills, clean playing, and good sportsmanship, the women basketballers sought to uplift Bethel and most important of all. C hrist. 83 Revolution Strikes Bethel Campus! an atmosphere of expectancy. The Christian witness is meant for revolutionary times. Christianity was born in the midst of a restive world. The slaughter of the children in Bethlehem was part of a political power play. Seething problems of war. poverty, racial injustice existed in the first century world just as they do in the twentieth. And as a result of the dynamic movement begun by the Savior. His followers turned that world upside down. His revolution, however, begins within. Christian Witness in Revolutionary Times was one of the most exciting Founder's Weeks in Bethel's history. The entire week was designed to motivate all to become more effective witnesses for the Savior in our day. Many things were not revolutionary the long lunch lines, the parking problems, and the reuniting of friends and relatives. However. The awakening of the spiritual values was brought about in revolutionary style. Festival Choir nets the scene ami a holy silence fills Bethel's fteidhouse. 85 Days of Soul-Searching The name of the game, questions Keith Miller, is The Journey. You'vt To explore the theme of Christian witness. Bethel's Founders Week brought together a group of dynamic personalities. None hearing authors Bruce Larson and Keith Miller could forget their wholehearted down-to-earth approach. Bill Bright. Director of Campus Crusade, refreshed minds with messages of the power of the Holy Spirit in a Christian's life. Arthur Whitaker. David Wilkerson. and Myron Augsburger discussed the Christian's responsibility to the social and secular needs of today. Rosalind Rinker informally talked of an everyday relationship to Christ and conversational prayer. All these were fuel to ignite Bethel. The spark came from the enthusiasm and challenge of Arthur Blessill. From 8:30 in the morning, until the closing minutes of the evening rallies, the days were days of soul-searching and inspiration. Coffee breaks during Founders Week Involves a ttmeoy got to turn up your sensitivity. stales Augsburger. Whet', you realize God loves you. then you haw something to share. declares Rosalind R inker. meditating and sharing of one's thoughts. Bruce Larson mentions.' It is the low in Christ that makes a marriage real. Bethel students respond as the Holy Spirit calls. M'ilkerson prays Jor Cod t guidance upon change lives. .Vo matter who you are o The biggest thrill of Founders Week 1969 was the great influence which was fell on Bethels campus long after the last rally. Students responded with renewed vigor to the claims Jesus Christ had placed on their lives. Cell groups were organized, prayer chains sprang up all over the campus, students went out to witness in the community. and lives were changed. Bethel in becoming ignited for God. came closer together as a unit. Results were evident. No one will forget Founders Week not the impact which was fell on campus. The unconventional approach only illustrated further that these are revolutionary limes when Christian witness is a must! 88 what you have been. God can become real to you. Prayer the ChristIans' communication with God. (Vo one is guilty for today's youth. sa e the youth themselves. stresses Wilkerson. Hill Bright speaks tm the work uj the Holy Spirit toda y This season the Royals underwent a rebuilding program. Four regulars from the starling nine were lost and this left only a corp of starters in Rob Brodin. Bill Engtund. Dean Ericson. Steve Hanson. Bill Painter, and Ace Lowell Richardson. New Coach Jack Trager discovered that a few of the holes could be filled by freshmen Gary Clark, M VP. Jim Delich. Jim Feldman, and veteran Duck Hunter. As the season progressed the tack of depth in the pitching department proved fatal. Several games were lost due to the scarcity of strong and rested arms. A promising note from the past season was the Royal's defense. A tight infield of Ericson. Warring. Brodin or Feldman, and Delich. and a quick outfield of Hanson. Clark, and Painter kept the oppositions' totals down continually. Rebuilding years are always tough for the fans as well as the players. But what about the coach? Team members and fans alike feel that Jack Trager has shown his ability to handle diamondmen as well as cage-men and a winning season is in the near future. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Opponent Bethel Car let on 6 2 Eau Claire IS 2 7 i NCBC 1 12 0 8 Albert Lea I 7 6 II Carleton 7 2 St. Olaf 5 2 7 6 Luther (Iowa) 9 0 7 0 Ham line 4 2 6 2 Concordia 0 4 6 1 Northland 0 5 Third hascman Jim Delich mow into position to stop a hard grounder. Dob D rod at snags a grounder. Bethel Dean Ericson attempts to reach first base before the ball. 90 Dean F.ricson is safe on a slide as Concordia momentarily bobbles the ball. On deck is Bethels most valuable player. Cary Clark. Baseball — Fast-Moving Bill Painter directs as wood meets horsehide. and Hard-Hitting Lowell Richardson pats it across Jor another strike. 91 Pilcher l.o well Richardson winds up 10 deliver a strike. Royals Save the Best for Last — 5-0 Over Northland With his eves on the plate. Denny ' .adcrake floats home for a Bethel score. A Mankato placer bites the dust as Doug Warring awaits the ball. freshman Gary Clark cranks hard toward first base. Coming up with the ball, freshman Jim Delich throws to first. Dean Ericson serves as Bethel's relief pitcher. Boh Brodin backs up Jim Delich on the play. A hard drive down the first-base line ends in the mitt of Dick Hunter. Strike.i and halls alike wind up in the milt of Senior catcher Bill Englutul. One strike's aka r. Dick. 93 Mr. Whitney, class advisor. and the Freshman class officers relax at the banquet. Spring and Banquets Appear Together Spring and the annual class banquets appeared at Bethel almost simultaneously in 1969. The Junior-Senior Banquet transported the visitor to oldc England, via Lord Fletchers and an atmosphere of a wharf side pub. The romantic aura of the restaurant and the semi formal attire was heightened by string musicians softly accompanying the dinner and program The Rain, the Park, and Other Things could well have been paraphrased The sun. the flowers, and .. .? Beautiful weather and the dining room of the Hotel St. Paul created a park-like atmosphere with powers and budding trees for the Freshman-Sophomore Banquet on May 2. The dinner was followed with more garlands of Powers — The Expresso Flower ” band of Wheaton College. That was the night dial was The Expresso Flower live-nett up die Froth-Soph Bouquet. A If hough the 1969 Bethel track team did not turn in a winning season, at the very least its efforts can be termed respectable. The scores were unable to point out the fact that, as with several other Bethel sports, this was a building year for the track team with the influx of several promising freshmen who. along with the veteran members of the team, look forward to bigger and belter seasons ahead. A It hough a good core of track men returned from last season. Coach Gene Glader's main problem was obtaining the depth of strong athletes which is essential for a good season. Track being a sport requiring individual excellence. the athletes deserve individual recognition for their fine performances. Ace hurdlers Andy Lehman and Jim Fredeen proved to be consistent point getters for the Bethel cause. Record holders Dave Pound in the 440 and Dave Pearson in the high jump also got a large share of the points. Furthermore. Rick Berggren and Jack Campbell pushed each other to record runs in the half mile. Dick Olson and Dwight Carlson were dependable in the gut races — the mile, the two mile, and others. Weight men Fred S wed berg and Jim Carlson did their share of point getting but had some rough going against the big timers. And then there was Bob Olsen, the Cinderella competitor who decided to come out for the team at the last minute and ended up being in almost every event — and often winning. Freshman Phii James was injured half way through the outdoor season but lettered and established a record anyway. Darrel Nelson demonstrated a lot of potential in the shot put and field events and should be a future record holder. Tim Larson, a sophomore in the pole vault, and George Gulian. a frosh. provided necessary points which in track make all the difference. Richard Olson. Bethel cinderman. sets the pace. When the opposing teams fail to proside competition. Bethel hurdlers. Fredeen and Coming on strong Beihefs most valuable trackman. Dave Pound, rakes the 440. The indoor season ranked Bethel against some stiff competition from the larger, moneyed schools. Nevertheless, the team usually did well in the first half of the meets. However, the lack of personnel soon proved fatal as most of the men had to shoulder more than the normal share of events. When the Easter trip south to Kansas began, the team was a little tense and anxious, but the change of atmosphere and people coupled with early success loosened everyone up so that when the outdoor season came. Bethel had an advantage in incentive. Even though the numbers problem still persisted, the trackmen proceeded to smash records and started winning frequently, often beating schools with larger teams and better facilities. 96 Lehman, make their own. Hurdler Frit: Fredeen is deep in thought as he awaits his next event. 1969 Track — Individual Recognition for Individual Excellence Co-captain Dave Found spurs on Jack Campbell with a smooth hand-off. In the clubhouse turn Frit: Fredeen and Andy Lehman take the lead. Jack Campbell exemplifies excellent starting form. 97 1969 TRACK SCORES Bethel Bethel Macalester Reserves 66 43 Bethel f Kansas) 74 71 Superior Sidle 57 34 Wartburg 87 22 St. Ola Frosh 65 44 William Penn 7 Pillsbttry 32 Carlefon Relays 2nd o 6 S lout Siaie 77 44 Bethel Relays 4 th of 6 Mankato B 63 59 Ham line 91 44 U. o S. Dakota Invit. 12 th of 15 STC Quadrangular 2nd of 3 Tarkio 66 69 Bethel Invit. 1st of 6 Si. Cloud (pos t season) 4 th of 7 The discus is sent soaring on ils wvy by Darrel Kelson. George Gulian wraps his body around and over the high bar. Bob Olsen gives the shot a might v thrust for Bethel. A freshman with a future. Darrel Kelson watches as the shot leases his hand. A n old hand al the jo vetin. Fred S wedberg cocks for the thro w Good form is shown by Bethel tong jumper Dave Pearson. Co-captain and veteran high jumper. Dave Pearson easily dears the bar. Stiff Competition for Out-of-Shape Muscles Characterizes I. M. Track. Jerry Jen fa high jumps S feet to give the Fit its only score. Coaches Olsen. Bcrggren. amt Mulligan kno how to bring out the best in Bethel athletes. C'occh (Hada runs neck and neck with his opponents in the 100. 100 Assistant coach Ron Bergman (aka timeout to practice what he preaches. With his huge 6 foot 6 inch frame. Ron Pederson has a definite advantage tn the shot put. The strain of exertion shows on the faces of these Bethel cindernien. Dan Versaw paces the pack as they begin the mile ran. Dan Mogck's mustache is well in the lead In the high hurdles. INTRAMURAL TRACK STANDINGS Second New 50 FirsI Fluor 40 Off Campus 28 Second Old 231 2 Faculty 22 Third New 18 Falcon 31 2 New Dorm 2 PH I 101 ■ 'am ,V| mann. Linda lather, and Cara! Etaskv explore the culture of Latin America. Students Become Involved in the Spanish Culture Miss Ryberg explains the do's and don't’ of iratvling in Mexico to Sharon Person and Jim Donnars. The hope of the Spanish department has been thai the students will have a liberal arts experience which will enable them to become involved in Spanish and Latin American culture, a study which wili include the history, literature, and the arts of Latin America and Spain. To accomplish this end. our students have become Involved in various activities, both in and out of the classroom. Some have visited Mexican families in St. Paul, where they have observed the family life and culture of the people. Others have participated in plays and dramatic readings, which helped them to understand in greater depth the literature and customs of the people. Still others have been concerned with the opportunities which are ours as Christians to help some of the foreign speaking people in our area, with the hope that some day they will have an opportunity to discuss even a greater way of life which we have with Christ. In all of the classes, students have listened to tapes in the language lab made by native speakers, both on grammatical structures and on cultural and literary themes. Thus they have opportunities to listen to speakers of the arious countries of the Spanish speaking world, and hopefully when they visit or work with these peoples in the United States or in the other countries, they will be better prepared to become involved in their culture und to understand and love the people with whom they are associating. 102 Sire ping fitwily and her Prime C harming, German Interest Promoted The witch ditrovers llansri nibbling on her candy house. German Club officers: John Hagen, president: Carmen Sheppard, secretary: ard Spencer Johnum. vice-president dream of a trip to German i. Dar Bel he! College Deutsche Vereign — the German Club — I he association of students on Bethel's campus interested in the German language, whatever their title may be. are banded together with one purpose in mind; to promote an interest in spoken and written German culture. The German Club sought 10 fulfill this goal in various ways. Culturally speaking, the Students traveled to authenic restaurants. eating typically German foods and both heard and saw Germany through slides and films, hi a spiritual context. the group held German dub meetings, heard German sermons, gave testimonies, and sang familiar Gospel songs, all in German. Seeking to be of service to the eider German population surrounding the Bethel community, the students pleased doe Allen by visiting them and singing favorite German Christmas carols. Seeking to interest the entire Bethel community, the German Club presented special meetings, geared to the enjoyment of all students. One such meeting featured a young, popular German singer and composer, who sang in several different languages. In the spring. German plays were presented in order to. once again, promote interest in German. Speaking, hearing, singing. playing, eating and praying German gave members ihe opportunity to feel and enjoy the inpact of the German language of Beiheis campus. Min Waitichci. German Club advisor. Self-expression . . . a Literary Genre One dramatic moment in Arms and (he Man. This emotion filled scene well displays the theme of love and war. Ulmer Nelson and Laurel Toy exhibit an urt in their roles of Nicola and Louka. Times ofconflict are found in Arms and the Man as this act shows. Donna Denis directs another actor's attention. The theme of War in Arms and llic Man often has scenes of confusion and surprise. Another one of the drama department's performances. Arms and the Man was produced May 7-11 and directed by Bruce Lawson. The play is. like all of Shaw's drama, a satire and this one is aimed at love and war. As such, it has considerable relevance to contemporary audiences and those who attended our production responded well. The cast was as follows: Raina...............................Polly Jacobson Catherine Petkoff...................Faye Kulbitski Louka..................................Laurel Toy Capt. Bluntschli....................... Ken Fisher Russian Officer ......................Elmer Nelson Nicola................................Elmer Nelson Major Paid Petkoff...................Jon Nordstrom Major Sergius Saranoff..................Bob Bryant Drama at Bethel is considered a legitimate art form, a meaningful means of self-expression and a significant literary genre. It is also hoped that the Bethel Drama Department can promote greater use of drama as a vital means of communicating Christian truth in the local church. Dale Roll was on Sabbatical this year so the drama program was much slowed down. Next year, however, there will be at least five major dramatic productions. It might be mentioned that the Drama Club was very active this year in spite of Ron's absence. 105 Understanding the Teaching Profession SNEA officers: Barbara Atkins, secretary: Judy Olsen, program sice-president: Ron Skon. president: Jackie Goodman, membership sice-president: and Sue Bomstad. treasurer. Bethel's SNEA. Student National Education Association, has been active this year in helping its 92 members, interested in education, to explore possibilities in the field. The purpose of the club has been to develop an understanding of the teaching profession, through participation at the local, state, and national levels in understanding their organizations and policies, to interest capable people in education as a life-long career, and to gain practical experience in working with these associations on problems of the profession and of society. The new officers, elected in February, were Ron Skon. President.; Jackie Goodman. Membership Vice-President: Barbara Atkins. Secretary: and Sue Bomstad. Treasurer. Several other club members were appointed as committee chairmen: Bob Brodin. Legislation; Murray Sitte. Salary: Lorna Torgerson. TEPS. and Judy Nelson. Special Services. One of the officer 's first involvements this spring was a state Delegate Assembly for local SNEA groups held at the College of St. Catherine for representatives of all Minnesota colleges and universities. There. Doug Warring was nominated and succeeded in securing the position of state Salary Chairman. Ron Skon also ran for stale President and lost a close election. The week-end provided a real learning experience for the new officers as they became acquainted with state proceedings and problems. Two meetings have been held since the election, the first consisting of a planning session with an introduction of the new officers. The May meeting featured Mr. Ralph Moves, a child psychologist in the school situation and what the prospective teacher should become aware of in dealing with the psychologically maladjusted child Overall. SNEA was found to be very active and productive during 196S— I 969. Commtliee Chairmen of SNEA. Bub Hrodm. legislation: Doug Warring, salary: t.orna Torgerson, TEPS: and Judy Nelson. special services. 106 Pi Gamma Mu officers: Sandy Me Murray, see re lory- irea.' urer. Jon Cowan, president: Dwight Jessup, faculty advisor: and Bill Carlson. Faculty secretary. Pi Gamma Mu Pi Gamma Mu is I he National Honor Society of she Social Sciences. Membership is open lo faculty and to Juniors and Seniors who have twenty credits in social science, history or political science and meet certain academic requirements. Athletic Events Promoted Advisor. Doc Dalton A few active members in Pi Gamma Mu. The purpose of the group is to encourage thinking and scholarship in the social sciences. In keeping with this purpose Pi Gamma Mu helped sponsor a speech by Mu I ford O. Sibley on the Christian and Dissent. In May an open meeting with a film and discussion on Vietnam was held in the History House. Seventeen members were added to the organization at an initiation ceremony in March. The Lettermens Club at Bethel is an organization created to support and promote all forms of athletic events conducted at Bethel. Probably the most obvious enactment of this was the B dub s seasonal selling of popcorn and soft drinks at all home basketball games. This was also the club's major source of income. Another of the club's duties was supplying ushers at the annuul Festival of Christmas program. One of the highlights of the year for B club members was initiation lime. This year there were about thirty men admitted to the ranks of lettermen. At this event, the initiates bought wooden paddles, decorated them, and then presented them to their Bie Daddies on initiation night. But their painstaking trouble was rewarded, for the initiates got the paddles in the end. The actual initiation consisted of a period of exercises followed by a few team games, losers being confronted with a very sticky decision. Then came the meat of the evening raw liver and vinegar. Add these to the combination of eggs, cheese, ice water, bananas, and you end up with thirty epicureans. This was also the first year of the Bethel Annual Awards Banquet, initialed by the alumni B club. This years B club was proud to be a part of this awards program, in that they purchased the eight M VP A wards. This will continue to be a yearly procedure of the club. The t.eliermeu members. 108 Senator Mandate mingles with Bethel students. An Overview of Chapel Jusi a closer walk with Thee a thousand voices echo and re-echo this desire daily ai Bethel's morning chapel. Chape! services are planned to help each person realize his unique potentials and to offer a spiritual challenge to accompany the academic and social responsibilities of other aspects of Bethel's life. The freedom of a Christian life is explored through a wide range of programs. The New Folk concert vocalized the adaptation of traditional Christianity to the searching instability of modern life. The Parable satirized in film the life and death of Christ. Heated discussions in the coffee shop, the still moments of silent prayer following a challenging speaker, or the range of Christian participation on the part of many Bethel students reflects the impact and value of Bethel chapel. New Campus Becomes Feeding Resort Xotktog is finer than sitting down to eat at tin- new campus with friends. Sin-rill I logman plays with holtlogs instead of fire. The summer fruit is in with watermelon rated first. Two people inhabit a unique tree at the new campus Did she say forty-two to nothin'? thinks astonished Boh Boone. Slew Smith finally finds the marshmallows, hidden from the rain. Did your plate really fall in the lake? Two more gulps and this will he my tenth can! A fawrite sport of Gary Fair all proved to he Jrishee. A fler a hearty soggy meal Bonnie slops for a picture Senior Skip Day Pule Lindwall In hit traditional while honnei mow in for a quick return. It' th the form of a pro. Gaylord A nder.ton backhands a difficult shot. A close-up ratals concentration in the face of Gaylord Anderson. Gary Hasselhlad. most wluahle player, directs as racket meets hall. Making the most of high hand coordination is sophomore Gary Ask 112 With a determined smash. Gary Hassctbtad raises the score to Low-JO. Season Makes Tennis the Most Freshman Sieve Duinfnck displays consistent good sportsmanship for Bethel's netmen. Successful Varsity Sport. The 1969 tennis team stroked their way to a 6-5 win-loss record, led by their number one player Gary Hasselblad. The racketmen rolled up wins over River Falls. Stout State. University of Minnesota at Morris. Northland. Hamline J Vs. and Augsburg, while losing to Gustavus Adolphos. St. Cloud. St. Thomas, and twice to Concordia. The number two position was occupied by Gary Ask. who produced key wins under extreme pressure. The strength of the tennis team can be attributed to Gaylord Anderson. Steve Bloom, and Steve Duninck. who has the most successful records during the season. These three players provided the team with the depth it needed and proved to be the decisive factors in many of the team's wins. The team was hampered somewhat by not having a sixth man at every meet, but still managed to end with a winning season. With all but one of their players returning next year the team should continue with another successful season. 1969 TENNIS RESULTS River Falls 1 Bethel 8 Gustavus 6 Bethel 1 Ham line 2 Bethel 7 St. Cloud 9 Bethel 0 Concordia 5 Bethel 4 Stout 0 Bethel 9 Concordia 5 Bethel' 4 U. M. Morris 0 Bethel 9 St. Thomas 6 Bethel 0 Northland 4 Bethel 5 113 Jerry Loomis contemplates whether to play It where it lies or take a stroke. Harley Hanson demonstrates concentration as one of the keys to X“lf- Jerry Loomis lines up a putt from the edge of the green. 55 Lefty Steve Peterson is Bethel's most valuable golfer. Royal Golfers Often Successfully recowring from the rough. TomSwanson heads for the fairway I i 4 I I 114 The 1969 Bethel Golf Team. Dan Nelson makes a practice of one-putting every green Realize That Golf Isa “Rough’’ Game. With a powerful hack stroke. Murray Sine anticipates contact for a smooth flight. From the first fairway at Como Park, all the way to the eighteenth green at the Bcmidji Town and Country Club, the Bethel College golf team was caught up in the excitement of competition. Though the squad had its ups and downs as far as its record was concerned (3-5). the excitement of hitting those long drives and sinking those long putts: making that good shot, kept them going back for more. Sieve Peterson. Number One man and M VP. recorded the best round of the 1969 season against Concordia. He had nines of 37-33. for a one over par 70 at the Como Park course. In four out of Jive matches played at Como. Stew was under 80. Retiring Seniors. Jerry Loomis. Dave Anderson, and Jim Lindberg. all had their moments of glory, too. “Loonier fired a pair of 76's and a 78 at the Como Park course. Jerry fashioned nine consecutive pars in one of his 76 rounds, on a total of only eleven putts. Andy scored an eagle two on the par four fifth hole at Como, finishing the front nine in 34 (two strokes under par). Dave finished with a 72 for the day. Lindy fired a 77 against Concordia. Returnees. Murray Sine (affectionately known as Sight. ), and freshman. Dale Finch, both had 74's at our home course. Murray's 74 gave him medalist honors in Bethel's win over Concordia. He also fired a 79 in contributing to the Royal's first win of the season. 115 President Lundquist dedicates the 1969Student Missionaries to the Lord's service. Sharing the Good News . . . The people behind the scene, making arrangements and assignments, the Student Missionary Committee: SITTING: Clarice Smith. Sylvia Wilkenson. STANDING: Daniel Versa r. Ted Danielson and Dr. Arthur Lewis, advisor. Lytut Wilson and Jim Anker berg. Mot ike Benson and Kathy Cowdy to Minnesota at the Bethel Center and u ith Vacation Bible School. This year twelve students were chosen and sent to different parts of the world to represent Jesus Christ as Bethel's witness to The Man Afar Off'. These Summer missionaries were sent to Japan. Sweden. Venezuela. Canada, and Minnesota. The unique and exciting part of the Student Missionary Project is that it is not just a small handful ofpeople that actually benefit from the program. True, only a few students are able to be on a mission field, but without the support of the HollandSchcarer to Valencia and Gayk McCand less to Japan. student body in prayers and finances nothing would be possible. The whole college shares in the message. In Romans 8:17 it says: Since we are His children, we will share his treasures — for all God gives to His Son Jesus is now ours too. This could very well be the theme verse for the Student Missionary Program. Not only do the chosen students benefit but the student body can be accurately informed of the problems and needs on the mission field, and thus, share God's treasures too. Handr Stouter. Sue Anderson. Sandy Sanford, and Bruce Otto to British C oluwbia. C a nod a Sue Toft and Be • Pearson to S weden. DavidJ. Pound Julie A melsberg Barry A. A nderson I Richard A. Berggren Dale A. Berry Kenneth Irons 118 Beverly J. Pearson Betty M. Creighton Who’s Who David A. Shupe John Paul Lundgren James R. Carlson Jacqueline Goodman Carol Jo Larson Larry J. Van Epps Lowell D. Richardson From ihe colleges and universities all over the nation, a listing is made of students who are outstanding in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and cooperation in educational and extra-curricular activities. Students at Bethel who are recommended for this publication are selected by their classmates and approved by the faculty. STUDENTS NOT PICTURED Robert A. Brodin Sarah R. Robertson Sheryl R. Nor din Peter T. Roemer John R. Trinity Charlene Gemar LoisJ. Bjork 120 The Male Chorus is the oldest performing choral organization on the campus dating back to 1904. The present director is Dr. C. Howard Smith. Associate Professor of Music, who has been on the faculty since 1948. Dr. Smith holds the Master degree from the University of Southern California, and his Ph D. from the University oj Minnesota The group toured the East Coast for three weeks this spring. singing in various churches. It has been the aim and purpose of the Male Chorus to “make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord ... (II Chron. 5:13). This group of young men has also sought to follow the New Testament admonition let the words of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord (Cot. 3:16). One Sound for Praising FIRST ROW Bradley Olsson David SkurdaM David Maurer Lauren Schmiess Ronald Dischinger Doyle Mutser l.e Mar Stoops SECOND ROW Gary McCann Smart Chalmers Mark Zosel Gorden Person Gerry Fair Donald Nelson Paul Zosel Edward Soule Randy tnouye THIRD ROW James Anderberg Ken Wilson Richard Nelson John Larson Alan Berg John Hopkins Terry Sheet: F.lden Elseth Manley Carlson David Stewart l.toyd Rekstad FOURTH ROW Pal Cudnoskt Spencer Johnson Dean Erlcsan I Pm. Ankerherg Dan Wickman Bruce Kohielush Wend all Wahlin Alan Gustafson Galen Honk Douglas Erickson Calvin Pearson Mark Johnson Calsin Parent 121 A Icelander moled the heat of the evening b giving the closing dew:Iona!. Satire was the note of the Hogs rotn skit. The men's quartet offered manv fine vocal selections, both secular and sacred. A quieter member of Bo Conrad's Spit Band. All-School Banquet Students and faculty left this year's All-School Banquet with very mixed emotions. It was fell by many that the amount and quality of the secular material in the program was improper when only a short devotional was tagged on the end. Since the banquet should adequately reflect upon the entire year and Jesus Christ, it was staled by many students that they hoped that next year's banquet would be. in quality as well as quantity, such that it could more completely be associated with Bethel. House of God ’. Burry Anderson and Chuck Myrbo act as Masters of Ceremony for I he evening. 122 Graduation Weekend Happy facts at the graduation Banquet. Members of the head table A large crowd attends Bethel's dinner. Senior .Xula Fort, sings a soprano solo. Oh Saxior Hear Me . 123 Eddte Thomas joins with the band to plar Little Concerto for Piano and Band. Senior. Janice Fjeldheini plays Choral So. S by Prank on the irrgait. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mogck singing My Faith Looks L'p to Thee . The overall scene of graduation. Bethel's most deeply awed graduate. Leonard R. Sammons. Retiring Professor Bloom giving the invocation. 124 Graduation weekend began with a Friday evening dinner for both graduates and their parents. Following the dinner, later in the evening, was a Commencement Musicale featuring the Bethel College Band. This year the concert for the first time also featured Senior Soloists, all music majors. Seniors who participated were John Hopkins. Nola Port. James Magnus on. and Susan Lewis Peterson. Sunday morning graduation activities continued with a breakfast that was held for graduates and parents. Later in the morning the Baccalaureate Service was held. The sermon was given by Karl Lachler. Th.M., Missionary to Brazil under the Baptist General Conference. Another part of the service featured senior testimonies. Sunday afternoon the graduation activities were climaxed with Commencement Exercises. The service featured a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mogck and student Addresses. College Valedictorian. Lanny Boyd, giving student address. Reflections of a Graduate. President Lundquist giving a diploma. Me. anxious to graduate? says Jim Erickson. Senior Class President. Parents listen as student addresses are given. 125 When Jesus saw the multitudes, he had compassion. Walk worthy c vocation to w, are called.' Freshman class officers: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Bill Carlson. President: Betsy Skotie. Secretary: Darlene Saikawske. Treasurer. and Gerry Fair. Vice-president. Beanies, buttons, banquets, and bus trips introduced Bethel's freshmen to college life during Welcome Week. 1968. Before dark on September 5. most of the frosh had explored dorms, met their R.A.s. reacted one way or another to roommates, and attended their first campus function — an outdoor hootenanny. One week later, they had endured a three day retreat, humiliation at the hands of upperclassmen. Kangaroo Court, registration, and finally, integration into student life. As the opening weeks of school passed, more impressions of Bethel had kaleidescoped into focus. Coffee shop friends became prayer partners, as freshmen gained spiritual insights through chapel and devotions. A new fling at independence evolved into responsibilities to new jobs, long reading assignments, and keeping up with the bookstore charge accounts. In October, class officers were elected and the class won first prize in the homecoming float competition. November brought Nik-Dag and the first snow for many of the southwest gang. A roller skating parly in December with St. Paul Bible, the outing to Minnehaha Falls in spring, and also the frosh-soph banquet in April, were but a few of the many highlights throughout the year. The goal of the class, as stated by the officers was to grow academically and socially through fellowship and fun. all the while, growing spiritually, doing everything to the glory of God. Karen S. Attyn Jirn E. Amchbvrg CheryH Anderson Dow W. Anderson Undo Anderson Linda J. Anderson 128 Paul Anderson Ronald M. Anderson Susan K. Anderson Timothy A nderson Victor E Anders tut James P. And reset Bill C. Anker berg Deborah L. Atkin Dean R Backstroni Richard Backstroni Don M. Barkntan Melody L. Barnett David IV. Barnhart Kathy A. Bauman Clara J. Bauntley AudreyJ. Beig Litmeu A Berg Lowell W. Berg Beverly Berglund Danner Bicrhaus Sieveit D. Bloom Charlene B. Bulger Diane L. Brace Sharon L. Brace KarilynJ. Broad Becky R. Brown Sarah B. Buell Douglas Bidder Susan E. Button Jane K. Column Carol Cambell Thomas J. Cappelen Charles Car turn Lianne V. Carlson Manley C. Carlson Patricia Carlson Peggy L. Carson Ron L. Car I sent Thomas M. Carlson IVilliam M. Carlson Yvonne M Carlson Darlene C haddock 129 Patricia Chase Joyce C hellberg Jan Christenson Janet C hryst Lam- Ying Simon Chung Gary Clerk Rebecca Clatter Carolyn Colton Elizabeth Conrad Yvonne Craft Gary Crandall Teresa Crofts Anita Dahl Timothy Dahl Shelley Danielson Richard Danes Barbara Davis Donna Davis James Delich Collie DeVoe Rachel Dirk Ronald Dischinger Steven Doornbos Sonya Dragsetb Steven Duinlnck Jean Edwards l.inda Eggerud Sharon Eisfeld David Ellssood Julienne Eng wall Bonnie Erickson DeVaughn Erickson Karen Erickson Kent Erickson Ruth Ann Erickson Shirley Erlandson Kathleen Ewns Gerald Fair Susan Fales Nancy Fall James Feldman Dale Finch 130 John W. Finke Kenneth C. Fisher Marcia L. Fletcher Tom Ford Lois H. For situ Susan Frost Haney Frye James R. Fulton Kay Cabelman Patti (i. Calloway Janice I.. Cates Mick Gerkvvich Janet K. Gcrrard Mary Beth Gilbert Caro H. Glewwe James W. Coding David T. Gorin Bradford J. Goody Robert Grabenkort .eland Granitoid Beverly K. Grant George Gulian Jr. A Hem D. Gustafson Jeffrey Gustafson Robert Gustafson Kothrine Haese Leann .. Hagen Eddie R. Haghmd Edward 0. Hall Maureen Harkins Sandra J. Harris MaryJ Healy Janice Hendricksen Timothy C. Hleb Robert M. Hill Tammy Hinders James G- Hipp Jack P. Hoehl Harold Hogan Rebecca A. Hopf Galen D. Honk Thomas L. Howard 13: Connie Humbert Philipe E. Hum her I Deborah Hutchings Kinda Jackson Ruche! T. Jackson Paulette Jacobson Sonja I. Jacobson Philip S. Janies Candy A. Johnson Conny f). Johnson Diane Johnson Louise E Johnson Keith E. Johnson Laurelyn Johnson Mark H. Johnson Mar teen M. Johnson Peggy i. Johnson Ralph Johnson Tim M. Johnson Keith G. Jung Kunle 0. Kass ini Carrie R. Kienii: Hr yon W. King Ruth M King Wilma J. K lessen Linda C. Kletcin Nancy J. Knoll liruce L. Kobicltish Dan I.. Koetz Ronald L. Koopman Charles Kramarich DawncIleJ Kramer Donovan L. Kramer Wendy Kulle William J. Kur.de William La Pointe Bonnie S. Larson Bradley L. l.arson Douglas .. Larson 132 SusanJ. Law Leslie I.. Leaf Terry IT. Leajhlad AliceLee I. on ml L. Leih Diane C. Lewis Dean!.. Lind berg Sharon C Lindberg Virginia Lindberg MaryC. t.imhnan Rosemary Lindquist Pom Lind vail Janet .. Luedtke Dnme M. Lundberg Maureen Malaria Man Jo Manthei Martin Monk David M. Maurer Linda J. Mick Lori Miller Dan Mogck Carol pi Moline William Moline John Mulls John M Moore Jeffrey Moaning Barbara Mueller KI til I. Muir Bci eric Mulligan Chen Mu Hines Doyle M. Musser Diane McCann Dennis McCarty 133 Carol McLain Carole R. Nelson Daniel A. Nelson Daniel . Nelson Darrel D. Nelson Elmer L. Nelson Gregg D. Nelson Pamela Nelson Richard A. Nelson Ann C. Olson Jill M. Newcomer JonC. Nordstrom Karin Nordenstrom Audrey E. Norman Pamela G. Nymann Nancy S. NyguisI Ronald C. Ogren John D. Olander James M. Olsen Rebecca L. Olsen Janet Olson Suzanne K Olson Brad et A. Olsson Dale A. Osterman Kent D. Osterman Larry E. Ostrom Linda J. Ostrom Judith Overpeck Julie A. Paten Calvin C. Pearson Christine Pearson Marilyn Pearson Julie A. Pedersen RandallS Peik Daw Petto MillIG- Penner Sharon B. Person Anita L. Petersen Gwen Petersen Joy Petersen l.inda Petersen Patricia Petersen 134 Diane Potson Wayne A. Ramsden Jemc I.. Rapcr Donald A. Rank Sarah R. Reasoncr Carol A. Rcndahl Sandra F. Peterson Gad A. Pilch Anne R. Poison Freshmen reflect over a hard day. Sarn y Richards Valeric t. Roaih Mary Row land Daniel Rundquist Kathy M. Sadler Durteen Stdkuwske Richard Sandberg Debbie Schaeffer Carol Schmidt David Schmldi Margaret Schoenherr Gary Schrocdcr Mary Schroeder Karol R Shearer Terry A. Sheet: Deborah J. Siam is Jim S Skalman Ronnie F. Shame Reiser G. Skotte Raymond F. Smith Marie H. Sorensen Marji Sorter Donald I.. Soule Robert Sperlazzo 135 Freshmen are studious?? James Sperry Diane Stanghelle Louise Stawnt Mary E. Stevens Roderick Steward Jim Sloes: Lou ai:ne Stohre Keith Stakka 136 Robert Stone La Mar Sloops Fred Strand Ann Swanson John Swanson Jeffrey Swanson Kama Swanson Vafri Swanson Merrie S wedberg Karen Taflin Marjorie latter Susan Thornberg Nancy Tindall Terri Taews Grace Trade Janet Ullberg Janet Urspringer Ardith V'anee William Van Waniheke Sandy Veios Claudel te Voyte Wendell Wahlin John Walker Brad Wallenherg Robert Walloy Cindy Wells Diane Werner Jane Wesierlund Jeanne Wesi water Dennis Whilhek 137 Sophunore cki % officer (I.F.FT TO RIGHT) John Larson. Vice President: Belly Creighton. Treasurer; Beverly Carlson. Secretary and Richard Begg'en President. This year's Sophomore Class started with a new idea Sophomore Membership Discount cards. These were sold in order to replace the former class dues. These cards entitled the sophomores to receive various benefits throughout the year. Those loyal Sophomores who purchased these cards received discounts at various class events. Our first big social event was the freshman and sophomore hayride on Saturday night. October fifth. The weather was quite wet but. in spite of the ruin, the turnout was good. The sophomores tried their best to gain first place in the homecoming float festivities, but were unsuccessful. Many students spent hours dyeing and sewing sheets, paper macheing and painting, to get our huge paper mache lion with a bobbing head ready on time. We would like to extend a special thanks to Dave Frykman who spent so much time and effort on our float. Our class was co-sponsor of the girl's favorite week-end. Nik Dag. Under the direction of Alice Johnson, the Nik- Dag couples attended a smorgasbord on Saturday evening at the Bethel cafeteria. The New Horizon's , a group from the university of Minnesota, under the direction of Maurice LeGauh. provided an evening of musical entertainment. One of the many other fun events of the year was a Break the Ice swimming party in January. Class meetings averaged about once a month. These meetings proved to be informative and helpful for planning our activities. They helped us to grow spiritually as a class and to know our classmates better. The officers met several times throughout the year to plan and guide the activities of the class. We are especially thankful for the guidance of the Lord in every area of our endeavors. Through His guidance and our dependence on Him. this year has been more meaningful for each one of us. We feel this year has been quite a success and hope to see an enthusiastic and excited group back next year as juniors! 138 AlexaJ. Adams Jane Aii qulst Julie M. Amelsburg Deborah Amundson Beverly Anderson David l.ee Anderson Belle A. Anderson Keith R Anderson Kurt Anderson Marjorie A nderson Sue M. Anderson Gary C. Ask Barbara S. A tkins Barb Babcock Darla Mae Baker Anita Bank ester Michael D Barnes MarHee A. Bensiui Alan C. Berg Richard Berggren Pam Bergerud l.mda Berglnnd Dale A. Berry James A. Billmaa Valerie J. Bishop Claudia Bnhstedt Susan M. Bonisted Joyce I.. Bristow Susan Urockmann Robert A. Brodin h'red iV. Brumni Carolpt R Bryan Roy I). Buell Jim O. Bussiere Jack Campbell Margie Campbell Rachel Campbell Beverly J. Carlson Connie M Carlson Dwight I.. Carlson James Carlson Leonard A. Carlson 139 Robert Carpenter Myrr.a I.. Chaddock Stitan Chalmers Joan J. Clapp Hetty M. Creighton CherryI D. Cue Jeaneett Dahlgren Marilyn R Davies LyndaS. Davis Dtt idJ. Derr Louis A. Dalton Sarah J. DeWuskc Betty Draeger James D Dykstra Marilyn J. Lagan Sandra I.. Eekholm Tim Lddv Gregory Lkhoni Carol A. Elasky l.inda Enehehnayer Dean I.. Ericsan Doug Ertcson Mark A. Erickson Sandra Erickson Susan E. Erickson Monica Espetuon Darlene M. Fair Pair ilia Farmer Patricia Faxon Gigi Feutz Jttdee A. Flippin Ruby T. Font uni yam Jim II. Fredeen Valerie Freeman Ingrid Freilag Kathryn Froelich Jams Fryar David Frykman Patti Gaalswvk Susan Ganna way Carol Gurley William Geigert 140 Dwight Gernand Sathan Go Carolv Goodholm John Goodman Gary Goolshee Kathleen Gowdi Joanne Grant Joyce Grant Charlotte Greene David Greener Jane Gro f Kay llollhlade Gary Hamilton Robert Hanirell George Hansen Harley Hanson Stephen Hanson Theodore liar ling Gary Hasselhktd Judith Hatfield Paula Hedition Margery Heiket Marianne Helk kitten Barb Hein: Jane Hetman Jeanne Hendricksen Stephen Henry Joyce Hoff mar Sher HI I logman Kathy Holden Mary Ho!ten Timothy Horn Sharon Hough Paulette Hubbard Marielle Jacobson Barbara Jchr Carroll Jarp Emmanuel Jen a Barbara A. Johnson Barbara J. Johnson E.Jcun Johnson Janies Johnson 141 Linda Johnson Lois Johnson Randy Johnson Deborah Jones Janet Jones Joanne Joslyn Mary Kant He Susan Kennerud Mark Kingsbeck Parnell Kingsley Cheryl Kinsman Faye Kulbitskl Annice Larson Daniel Larson John Larson Tim Larson Carol Leach Lois Lehman Bill Lehman Barbara Lind Dale Lindwall Kathleen Lofgren Bert Loveland Linda Lovgren Linda Miller Randy Mincite Kristin Moherg Bene Monson Cathy Morris Virginia Morrow Howard Moll Gary Mueller Carol Mulder Bruce .Mulligan John Lundgren Renac Mackey Kathy MalakoJJ Diane Matson Leroy Mattson Mary Meyer 142 Gayle McCandle.ss Mary McLellan Viisail Xeaw Karen Schott David Seiltercolt Saucy Seiicrliind Richard Seufetd Jane Sordenstrom Gordon Sard mark Faith S or dealt Carol Sydegger Kalhalccn Oleson Judith Olsen Saucy Alcthy Sidney Olson Charlotte Pack William Painter Wendy Paulson Karen Petersen Richard Petersen Jonathon Petersen Valerie Petersen Lynne tie Port Vickie Raekley Lois Rahn Robert Ren wick Linda Rich Karen Richards Lowell Richardson George Rieger Doris Robinson Cindy Rostollan Kathleen Roll Who sens practice makes perfect'1 143 Marjorie Rusche Rulh Socket I Virginia Sanford Rollaml Schearcr Lauren Schmiess Marcia Seburg Jeanne Seoholm Carmen Sheppard Jerolyn Shinier Margery Shimkus Jan Shod in Ed ward Sim kins Dennis Sjogren Lonr.a Sonmore Linda Sorensen Deborah Sperry PautS timers JuHearn. Strcniberg Pamela Stubbs Robert Slump Cheryl Swanson Evelyn Swanson Larry Swanson Richard S wausoti Statistics tell us that mast accidents happen within ten miles of the home. Is this correct Howie? Happy moving day? Ruby ai work ? Mark Swenson Manila Tatter Edith Toman Laurel Toy Earlene Trade Rhi lip Tu Stewart Urban Larry Van Epps TanI Waite Douglas Warring Marie Watson Linda Weber Howard Wells Janies Wessnian Joy Whaley Margie Whaley Peter Witkhtnd John Wiens Wong YiuCheuen Susan Woods Karen Votings Dennis aderaka Paul Zosel Faith Z. wemke 145 Junior das officers. LF TO RT.: JudySteinke. Secretary: Brute Oua. Vice-President: Ken Irons. President: and Judy Ketm. Treasurer. The class of '70 kepi a busy schedule this year with many and varied activities. Dr. Rodgers was elected the Junior class advisor, and so the year began ... Catastrophe struck down the Jr. class float. Rain harried production throughout the budding as dyes ran. crepe paper crumpled, and workers floated away. The big disaster came when the huge football player collapsed and our float was left out of the parade. We'd like to give credit to Carol Larson for heading up the committee of a successful homecoming. The Jr. class also sponsored two pancakes feeds. The chief cooks and bottlewashers were FredSwedberg. (he holds the current record for number of pancakes eaten at one silting) Bruce Otto, and Ken Irons. Approximately 60 students turned out for both of the feeds! making project. The talent show produced many various talents. The star performance included Bruce Otto and Dr. Rodgers in a comedy routine. Wynn Hirshey did a fine job insetting up the program. Have a gay olde English Larke was the theme of the Jr.-Sr. Banquet at Lord Fletcher's on Lake Minnetonka An olde English atmosphere greeted the couples with antiques lining the walls and waitresses dressed in olde English peasant outfits. Atop the tables were many long-stemmed roses for each lovely young maiden. Enjoying superb cuisine the couples were sereneded by a small ensemble of violin, buss, and accordion playing requests. The total effect was a delightful evening with many warm memories to cherish. Amidst homecoming, pancake feeds and the spring banquet, the almost seniors successfully completed their Jr. year. 146 Second semester arrived with another idea for a money Sandra A dams Linda A Ms!rand John A kin wale Harry Anderson Marilyn Anderson Steven Anderson Eleanor Andrews James Anker herg Karla Ask Arnold Bergstrom Dasid Berry Victoria! Beyer Lois Bjork Renae Bjork land Timothy Blomberg Ruth Bogle Money Bomstad Susan Dons train Kay Bowman Richard Bromley Robert Bryant Donna Campbell Douglas Carlson Linda Carlson Terry Carlson Don Cervin Frances Cook Morey Coyle Ell wood Da Id herg Carolyn Dahlhy Holly Day Larry Day Robert Dejar Sheldon Del.uca Marlys Dick Linda Dow 147 tS'adine Duehohti Conti Dnpire John Hagen Wayne Eller Dean Fricson Andrew Feldman Coihy Ftotterg Charlene Geniar Jacqueline Goodman William Good 'to Kathleen Gordon Gayle Guthrie Joanne Hnlutrsett Cheryl Geniar Dasid Gerard Della Gibbs Dean Gibs tut Stephen Gilbert Lynn Hansen Kenneth Hanson Louise Hanson Ter raid Harder Barbara Harris Caroi Harris Jattell Hastings Glenn Hawmaki Mildred Healy Eva Heinnteis Sandy Lee Holytr Rose Wyn Hirschey Richard Hunter Janet Hurt K enneth Irons Janet Johnson Spenser Johnson Susan Kahl 1«8 Girts will he girls. The cause: external influence? Faith Kartsson Rudy King (Jail K lent ell i Miriam Kling Stephen Lamhrides Carol Larsen Rodney Larson H'ichan t.iew l.ynette Lilja Donna Lind Sherrie l.imhvll John Lysdahl Dennis Mack Dean Madison Warren Magna son i'hvllis Marketle Xancv Maxwell Sanev Metander Thomas Mesaros Patricia Morey Charles Mxrhtt Gary McCann John Me It alters Barbara . elsou Donald Xelson Judith Xelson l.edia Xelson T.ileen Xollnteyer Pam Xtrrdell Sheryl Xordink Auer, '. Motts Harriet Xorgren I irginia Ogihie Larry Olsen 149 Robert Olsen Drums Olson Joanne Olson Judith Olson Linda Olson Naomi Olson Dean Pearson Beverly Pearson Lois Pearson Gordon Person Forrest Peterson Steve Peterson David Pound Sarah Robertson Emily Robinson Karen Rodherg Peter Roenter Donald Ro ier Judy Roushex Janis Sal: man Patricia Sandberg Gregory Saracoff Janet Schoenherr Marie Schroeder Hal Shaver Ralph Sheppard Daxid Shape Murray Silte Winifred Peterson Elizabeth Penman Deane Plew Nola Port Sandra Port The Jr. guys put whal in the punch? 150 postcard 151 Ronald Skon David Skurdak! Clarice Smith Elizabeth Smith Ruth Sorensen Edward Soule l.inda Sparks Randy Stouter Roger Steen Judith Slelnke David Stewart Thomas Stin king Richard S wanton Thomas S wan nut Frederick S wedberg Jay Swisher Susan Taft Jackie Thomas Kathleen Timming Lorna larger son Richard Trinity Elizabeth Unger Teggv Vangness Daniel Versa w Dennis Watkins Janet Watson Natter Weaver Bill We,gel Blair Weuner Linda Weinhauer Timothy Weko Kenneth Weller Donald White Ken Wilson l. vnn Wilson Jo Ellen U'orrel James Younquist Maurice ZaJJke Senior Class officers. LF. TO RT.: Dan Johnson. Vice-President; Sylvia Wilkinson. Secretary: Jim Erickson. President: and Randy htoyue. Treasurer THE EPIC OF THE CLASS OF '69 Conte on. Bethel people, come gather around. And I'll tell you a story I'm sure will astound You. will quicken your hearts and turn your cheeks pale. Come gather around me; I II lell you a tale. September ii was. of sixty-five. Thai the best group of young people then alive Came to Bethel College, made I heir way to Saint Paul Less than Jour years ago. four years from next Jail. It beat every class that Bethel had seen; They knew where it was at. these freshmen weren't green. They had drive, they had spunk, they had poise, they had spirit; They were nobody's fools, and they let the world hear it. They heard about what would go on at Big Trout And thought. No thanks, buddy Well do without. They decided right quick they 'd had more than enough. That the whole thing was stupid, the staff played too rough. The annual cry came: In the lake with the meanies! But they went that one better, and THEY STOLE THE BEANIES!! Yes those horrible degrading, ugly greenies! They actually did it! They stole the beanies!! The welcome week staff was humiliated; Their spirits were crushed, their egos deflated. They couldn't believe it. it just couldn't be! Well find them. they cried. You just wail and see. They screamed and they hollered, they tried to act lough. Their faces were stern, their wices were gruff. The BEANIES'! they screamed. No one moves til we get them. They ranted and raved, and the freshmen just lei them. Staff tempers flared: this was war. not just gags. You've stolen the beanies?! You'll wear paper bags. And they did; they wore brown paper bags on their heads. They took it. and smiled; no gripes from these kids. Like I said, they knew where it was at. and they knew That nothing the staff could pull off could undo The freshmen's big conquest, the fact that they stole the beanies, and then that I hey told not a soul.' By Chuck Myrbo The famous stolen beannies. In their iast year at Bethel, the senior class, with the wonderful help of their advisor Don Larson, had a rewarding and memorable year. To begin the year, the class of 1969 captured the interest of the campus by sponsoring a slave sale at the all-school Halloween party. To add musical flawr to the year the seniors brought the Yhisakers to campus. They provided a new look at music with a contemporary-religious theme. Another musical hit of the year was Leonard Sammons concert, sponsored by the senior class. Amidst flying pennies and eggs. Leonard provided an entertaining and inspirational evening for all. To break the tensions and hard studying of the mid-year, the class sponsored the movie Lord Jim . The seniors were able to make a good sum of money for their class. One of the most exciting and fun-filled events of their year was the senior retreat. On February 5. about thirty-five rip-roaring seniors packed up and took off for the weekend to Wood Lake Camp in Wisconsin. Some of the great sporting events were taboggoning. ping-pong tournaments, snow mobiling and in-door frisbee. Steve Smith was the cook for the week-end and provided fantastic meals for the kids such as steak, home-made soup and cole slaw and egg coffee {?). For last minute fun and gathering, the seniors had a skip day. About iwenty-flve kids banned their books and classes for a day and went to St. Croix Falls. Although rain dampered some fun everyone had a great time playing ball in the mud. The highlight of the senior year ivm their two gifts to Bethel. The seniors earned a large sum of money and bought a stone college identification sign for the entryway of ihe new campus. To end their great and glorious years at Bethel the senior class concluded with a successful and fun-packed year. J Annette Anderson San Diego, California Elementary Education Katherine Anderson Rockford. Illinois Pre-Stxial Work A Christianity John A km wale Sigeria West Africa Biology day lord A nderson Tacoma, Washington Psychology Janet Appeh uist Fairfax. Virginia Art Byron Adams Seattle. Washington Social Studies David Anderson Iron Mountain. Michigan Psychology Rath Aarhus Lake Mills. Iowa Elementary Education Sharon Anderson St. Paul. Minnesota Psychology 153 Linda Bacon Willow Island. Sehraska Elementary Education Bruce Barnes Elk Grow. Illinois History Eleanor Bcnhoiemew Shawnee Mission. Kansas Pre-Social Work June Bergeson Si. Paul. Minnesota Sociology A Pre-Social Work Lynn Bcrgjatk Rush City. Minnesota General Arts Bruce Berggren Minneapolis. Minnesota Economics David Biddle St. Paul. Minnesota Psychology Jonathan Bjorkiund Henning. Minnesota Mathematics Robert Boone Minneapolis. Minnesota Social Studies Set ondury Education 154 lues Bowers St. Paul. Minnesota English Secondary Education All right, just wait until your recital comes along, smirks Ed Willntinglon. Wallace Burner Hastings. Minnesota History $ Social Studies Lanny Boyd St. Paul. Minnesota Biology 155 Arthur Boyd St. Paul. Minnesota Psychology Barbara Brice Minneapolls. MInnesota English Secondary Education Paul Hunger Pine Bluf s. Wyoming Sutural Science d Biology Donnu Campbell Evanslon. Illinois Christianity Douglas Carlson Cambridge. Minnesota Chemistry Craig Carmean St. Paul. Minnesota History Barbara Conway Western Springs. Illinois Elementary Education Kathryn Colton Volga. South Dakota Elementary Education John Cowan Battle Lake. Minnesota History Valory Cttdnoski Pound. Wisconsin Psychology d Christianity Gordon Dean jVfw Brighton. Minnesota Psychology 156 Naomi DeJong Knoxville. Iowa Elementary Education Marilyn Edgar Port Bryon. Illinois Pre-Soctal Work Sociology Vaughn Ekbom Willmar. Minnesota Mathematics Secondary Education Jim Duddieston East Moline. Illinois Psychology Wayne Dvirnak Killdeer. Sorth Dakota Biology Diane Ed itnd Marinette. Wisconsin Pre-Social Work A Sociology l.ynn Eiehenhergcr Billerica. Massachusetts Elementary Education William England Crass ton. M Irutesota Sociology James Erickson den Ellyn. Illinois Ps ychofogy 157 (jury Fatrall Dawnport. Iowa Art Linda Feldick Minneapolis. Minnesota Pre-Social d Sociology Ruth Ann Fenton St. Patti. Minnesota History Janice Fjeldheim Lincoln. Nebraska Church Music S- Applied Musk Roger Floyd Hayes Center. Nebraska Mathematics 5 Secondary Education Christine Froelich Sayner. Wisconsin Social Studies Faith Frvkman Wheaton. Illinois Art Deborah (jethar New Hope. Minnesota Pre-Social Work Nanev Gerdin Cam bridge. Minnesota Social Studies 158 Karen Golden Chula Vista. California Elementary Education Howard Green St. Paul. Minnesota Social Science Virginia Green St. Paul. Minnesota Elen I entery Education Kay Homes Lowell. Indiana Elementary Education David Han M tnneapolis. M innesoia Mathematics «S Secondary Education Judith Heckman Si. Paul. Minnesota Elementary Education Edith Hoisington Stillman Valley. Illinois Elementary Education Mrs. Law and Margaret l.achler study the costumes and custom of the Mexican people. Kenneth H on i mail Blooming ton. Minnesota Mathematics John Hopkins Milford. Iona Music Education Karen Hotek Buffalo. Minnesota English A Secondary Education Randy Inouye l.akesille. Minnesota Psychology Stanley Jensen Dennehntg. Nebraska Biology Barbara Johnson St. Paul. Minnesota Elementary Education Daniel Johnson St. Paul. Minnesota Social Studies A Secondary Educalum Glenn Johnson Marinette. Wisconsin History Gregg Johnson St. Paul Minnesota atural Science 160 Janet Johnson Si. Paul. Minnesota Elementary Education La wrence Johnson River dale. Illinois History Stephen Jorgenson Seattle. Washington Art N or man Kerr, Zion. Illinois Mathematics Charles Klein Mercer. North Dakota Psychology Beverly Knapp Excelsior. Minnesota Psychology Naomi Kostelny Evergreen Park. Illinois Sociology A Pre-Social Work Jon Krause Coleman. Wisconsin Social Studies A Secondary Education Sandra Kronhohn St. Paul. Minnesota Social Studies A Secondary Education 161 Margaret Lachler St. Paul. Minnesota English Sandra Larson Alexandria. Minnesota Elementary Education Nancy Larson La Creseenta. California Art Education Bruce l.awson Arden Hills. Minnesota English Andrew Lehman Dodgeullc. Minnesota Psychology Linda Lehmann Wilmette. Illinois Social Studies J Secondary Education t Bob'. Look out for that cabin up ahead. Come on Steve. I don't want to d lb2 shrieks Mike Scandrett. the dishes again tonight. Corinnc Lcppkc Cheyenne. Wyoming Psychology 5 Sociology Norman I.illeberg WUlntar. Minnesota Economics James I. indberg Chicago. Illinois Economics Liana Linder Seattle. Washington Elementary Education Eha Loewen Mountain Lake. Minnesota Elementary Education Jeffrey Loomis Jamestown. New York English 163 Jerry Loomit Jamestown. New York Anthropology Social Science A nd so it is. another day ends at Senior retreat. Muriel Lundell While Bear Lake. Minnesota Elementary Education Susan iMtters Painted Post. New York Pre-Social Work Sandra Me Mur ray Orlando. Florida Social Studies t Secondary Education James Magnuson St. Paul. Minnesota Applied Music William Malyon Glen wood. Minnesota Biology Caroi Marc ell is Niagara. Wisconsin Pre-Social Work k Sociology 164 Gregory Maurer M inneapolis .Minnesota Art Terry Muck St. Paul. Minnesota Philosophy A Psychology Janet Monroe Minneapolis. Minnesota English A Secondary Education David Nelson Cambridge. Minnesota Mathematics A Secondary Education Lois Moody Brunswick. Maine Christianity A Psychology Richard Olander Cambridge. Minnesota Mathematics A Secondary Education Barbara Olsen Cress k ill. New Jersey Elementary Education Elaine Olson Minneapolis. Minnesota Elementary Education Richard Olson St. Paul. Minnesota History A Philosophy 165 Cabin Parent Winchendon. Massac husettes Music Education Esther Pearson St. Paul. Minnesota English Susan Peterson Si. Paul. Minnesota Applied Music Charlotte Pearson Excelsior. Minnesota Social Studies A Secondary Education David Pearson L yndhurst. Ohio Economics George Pelt: Faribault. Minnesota Christianity A Philosophy JoeI Peterson Hutchinson. Minnesota Mathematics Gary Rask Minneapolis. Minnesota Economics A Psychology Lowlla Rempel Delft. Minnesota Pre-Social Work A Sociology 166 Date Rendaht Des Moines. Iowa History A Political Science Stewi Roe Altadena, California History Dale Saxon Worthington. finnesota Political Science M ichael Scandrett Klamath Palls. Oregon Anthropology Barbara Schaeffer Milwankee. Wisconsin Pre-Social Work A Sociology Pamela Scheerer Hinsdale. Illinois Pre-Social Work A Sociology Christianity J Philosophy Hnmunni. I wonder what would happen if... schemes Debbie Gelhar. Allan Eelander Minneapolis. Minnesota Mathematics Lois Siebelist Caldwell. New Jersey Elementary Education Cynthia Simkins Youngstown. Ohio Mathematics 168 Oliver Skurdahi Si. Fan!. Minnesota Social Studies J Secondary Education Stephen Smith Minnetonka. Minnesota Economics Priscilla Solstad Jackson. Minnesota Chemistry Sandra Spurgeon Ml. Vernon. Washington Biology 5 Secondary Education Karen Sttwke Windcn. Minnesota English Secondary Education Sharia Sloes: Champ Hn. Minnesota Pre-Social Work A Sociology Rebecca Slump St. Paul. Minnesota Elementary Education I. inae Sandberg Minneapolis. Minnesota Elementary Education Donald S wvnson St. Paul. Minnesota Christianity 169 Beverly S wenson Si. Pant. Minnesota Pre-Social Work Rosalyn Twin Minnetonka. Minnesota Pre-Social Work S Sociology r Merle Techman Brea. California Psychology John Tunic St. Paul. Minnesota Elementary Education Ralph Sheppard presents Dean Olson with l.tnda Waldenstrom St Paid. Minnesota Pre-Social Work ■ Sociology John Whcnnen Chicago. Illinois Christianity A Philosphy Daxid Wick hold St. Patti. Minnesota Psychology Sylvia Wilkinson Sycamore. Illinois Anthropology 170 lUtti a petition for the naming of the new dorm. Dennis Williams Mi Una. Minnesota Psychology Edwin Willmington Union Grow. Wisconsin Applied Music S Church Music Gary Wilson Chicago. Illinois Art Warren Withrow Eon Ord. California Christianity S History Marian Woods Minneapolis. Minnesota Pre-Social Work 6 Sociology President LundquisI honors Bethel's best students. Our President is the One. Responsibility. That is the key word in the life and work of Bethel's President Lundquist. Many students here at Bethel do not fully realize how great the responsibilities are that he bears. Basically, he has outlined those of greatest importance here. He is to be the chief executive, naturally, in the delegation of responsibilities and must be fully accountable for all results. He also executes decisions for the Board of Education, guides in establishing objectives (such as our new campus), coordinates the performance of the four Deans of our college, presides at the united faculty meetings of Seminary and College, and represents Bethel officially in academic, community, and church affairs. 172 — Responsibility Assistant Dean. Don Rainbow, mingling with Bethel personnel. Bethel coeds find in Miss Starr a good listener. Mr. Bragg offers a hearty smile to encourage all. Smile. Dean Muck, you're on candid camera. Mr. Johnson has really sold his daughter. Connie, on art. The Department of Arts serves a valued role in the cultural gro wilt of the campus as a whole and in the specific preparation of those who wish to approach art as a vocation. Three types of students are encouraged to counsel with the art faculty: (I) Those who are looking forward to teaching art in the secondary public schools: (2) Those who wish basic art training within a liberal arts program in preparation for graduate or professional art studies; (3) Those who are interested in art as a cultural expression and are anxious to develop their abilities in various visual media. Is associate professor of art. Robert Nelson keeps himself quite busy. Professor Johnson, as chairman of the an department. Mrs. Glenn, looks on at students' work in the art show. instructor offate arts. Creativity Stewart Luckman. instructor of art. explains a principle in sculpturing. 17 A Siripnrp and Nature .You- at ihv second table you'll find algae, moss, and bacteria.' points out .•Issociate Professor Johnson. In the Biological Sciences students may achieve a realistic understanding of the significant effect which the sciences have had upon our culture and the life of the individual. Work in the laboratory proxides experience in careful observation. reflective thinking, and other elements of the scientific method. Finally, through field trips the students may gain an appreciation of the varied forms of life and the importance of conservation. I.ois Lehman diligently studies a biological specimen. Professor Christian, chairman of the biological I ’homos Gaff. Instructor sciences department, spends long hours in lab f Biology. 175 God and Man As instructor of theology. Dr. Glenn aids students in probing into God's Word The department of Christianity at Bethel College arises out of the conviction that although every area of learning should contribute to the Christian appreciation of life, the Christian faith itself constitutes a significant area of study in its own right. Each student, therefore, during his stay at Bethel is required to take three courses in the area of Christian faith. These are structured for the purpose of providing a liberal arts experience in Biblical Literature. Theology, and or Church History. Dr. IVessel. using the original Greek, gives his Students Biblical interpretations Dr. Lewis stimulates interest as he presents intricacies of Old Testament accounts. 176 Dreams to Share besides that. you'll be the dunce or two weeks, points out Mr. Harris. Mr. Donnels recruiting future teachers, For those who desire to . . . know the deep satisfaction of helping children grow into useful citizens ... keep a fresh viewpoint by watching children grow and develop continue to learn .. . guide the growth and learning of others ... help young people to cultivate good habits, interests, and attitudes .. . help young people to seek a healthy mental attitude which will enable them to gel along with others without sacrificing principle or following the crowd .. . invest their lives in a worthy profession because they care about children and youth the field of education is well worth your consideration. Miss Kuitbeck discusses with Mr. Harris the benefits of the field of education. Each of us dreams a dream Each of us catches a vision of something great Each learns something worth telling to others Teaching provides an opportunity To share with others our dream Of what men and women can come to be and do ... So sharing we may cause them ... to see ihe vision that we see ... to have the purpose that we have ... and to come to have a vision and a purpose all their own. 177 Rot land Hein. Assistant Professor of English. Chris Wtint:. Chairman of the Department of English. 178 . . . Not Things But People — Literature has particular importance for the Christian because its values are not material but spiritual. The concerns of literature are not things but people — their hopes, their dreams, their joys, their sorrows, their wickedness, their loves, their essential humanity. Through literature people from times past, from distant lands, from across the street present their claims to share our common human situation. Their claims come through words, the peculiarly human medium which enables us to use God's creative power after Him. revealing in miniature through words what He had made through the Word. Literature rejoices in the multiplicity of God s handiwork, in rocks and flowers, in tigers and mice, but most of all in persons — neighbors to love as myself. Gerald lealy. Associate Professor of English. Jcanine Bohlmeyer. Associate Professor of English. Whai's this. Mr. Carlson lakint a Political Science test? History and Poiilical Science is the study of man in his attempt to transcend the human predicament-man's finitude and his desire to strive toward the good. History is the study of man’s search for identity in a collective and I or individual manner while Political Science is a study of man 's attempt to define his political nature and to organize himself. A study of History and Political Science allow a student to view the issues that man has been forced to face since his creation-issues such as the evolution and nonevolution of human potential, the nature and continual meaninglessness of prejudice, the unending futility of war and violence, the conflict of national and international ideals, the significance and often devisive nature of religion, the ultimate purpose of God’s working in the solution of human affairs, and the role of human responsibility in the consequences of world history. The role of Christianity in the discussion of history may at times be illusive-yet we must continue to search for its relevance. For. Christianity can provide the historian and political scientist with a means by which he and other men can become truly human, directions on how to live as an effective human being and a faith by which to live creatively with our human predicament. Who would like lo purchase the Slave sale's cream of the crop — Dr. Roy Dallon? The Human 180 Unit you done that in ancient Rome, ihe consequences would hint been dire. points mu Mr. Ward. Predicament Fool around now. but wait until the test, schemes Mr. Kosell. Well, if you want to major in history, the possibilities are unlimited. en-courges Mr Olsen. 181 Music, Music, Music The Beihe! Music Department expanded this year with the addition of spacious new offices in the lower level of the College Building and a full-time secretary. The hand, directed by Dr. Whitingcr. was the largest in the history of Bethel. It was the most active group on campus, playing at games and in various concerts. The hand acquired several new instruments including chimes. They also toured Southern Minnesota and Iowa in May. wearing their new blazers in the Bethel colors. The orchestra played in the Spring Music Festi vat. College Choir, under the direction of Dr. Berglund. was again a very active group. They received the honor of singing with the Minnesota Orchestra at Carnegie Hall this winter. They also performed in the Northrup Auditorium. During the semester break, the band retreat was at Big Trout Lake. The choir toured the Midwest this Spring. Male chorus, directed by C. Howard Smith had forty members. This past Spring they toured the states of the Eastern Coast. The Women's Choir, directed by Mr. Mogck. went on four to the Midwestern Slates during the semester break. Eddie Thomas. Associate Professor of Music, sits hack discussing year's sabbatical leave. Oliver Mogck. Associate Professor of Music. 182 Julius Whi linger. Chairman of the Department of Music. Mrs. Ruth tardig. Instructor of Piano, carefully observes student's technique. yisiting musicians perform for audience. Mrs. Jam Christian. Instructor oj Organ, displays one piece of her family's fine collection of musical instruments. A woman with wried talents. Mrs. Fail, oice teacher. ' 'Silly, you’ ■ • not neurotic, you're a manic depressive. ' analyzes Mr. Monger. Psychology, as the study of the principles and modes of human behavior, is of value lo the Christian in a variety of ways. It helps him compare himself with other people, both contemporary to him and in biographical records. It helps him to evaluate himself in terms of ethical instructions such as one finds in the Bible. It helps him to understand why he desires to do certain things, and why he behaves as he does. It helps him to control his own actions, and set the direction and pace of his own growth. Know Thyself 11 helps him to understand others, and. on the ground of that understanding, to accept, love, and aid them. Mr. Anderson expounds of Situation Ethics. Dr. Royal Bloom catches up on statistical data. It can help him to see God as his creator, and to respect, worship, and love Him through the perfect man Jesus Christ. l)r. Boh Smith. FAR RIGHT, notes the high points of Keith Miller's exegesis. 185 The Physical Education staff increased to five full-time instructors, with the addition of Mr. Eugene Gladcr as chairman of the department, who was on sabbatical leave last year, and Miss Patricia Brownlee, teaching women's physical education. The department also had a full-time secretary this year for the Jirst time. Bethel again had an extensive intra-mural program for both men and women. The girl's inter-school program was quite active this year competing in volleyball. Field Hockey, and Basketball. With growing student participation, soccer had its best season this year. It is possible that it will soon become a Bethel varsity sport. Coach Trager it tlic baseball wrestling, ami basketball coach. Hi Hot ie . Ill he tale for dinner. 186 Coach Shields meditating on tomorrow's football game. Coach (Under schedules department m livilies LONGINfS You're kidding. taunts Miss Morgan, another broken leg 'frimwji SUNT fUfc Miss Brownlee, a welcome addition to the department. While preparing fur the kill, a new strategy is in mind. Man ... A Triune Being The importance of physical education in the Christian College is based on the belief that man is a triune being composed of a body, a mind, and a soul. The YMCA Triangle effectively symbolizes this inter-relationship of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of man's life. Based on this concept of man it is the purpose of the physical education basic skill classes to understand why they should main- tain a reasonable level of physical fitness and to provide instruction in various athletic skills that have immediate and long range uses. Through the use of skills used in classes, students are better prepared to maintain a reasonable level of physical fitness and to participate in a variety oj athletic activities that help meet their physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs. 187 Dale Stephens. Atsisiant Professor of Chemistry. The departments purposes are two fold: to provide an understanding and appreciation of the physical world and experience with scientific reasoning and methodology; to prepare students for graduate study or careers in scientific reasoning, medicine, engineering. teaching, or other ft elds. The physics program is designed to provide an appropriate background for a Physics minor. There is also a major offered in Chemistry, under the able leadership of two P H.D.'S giving a strong and traditional curriculum. Math is also offered as a major. Robert Carlson wonders who glued the eraser to the black hoard. The World of Test Tubes A sample of the elaborate equipment in the Chemistry department. John A rhore checks a test. Puu I Redin. enthused about another math class. 189 Richard Erfcsoa seeks to foul information for the possibility of student visiting prisons. Instructor of sociology. Paul Andrusko. smilingly informs students of tomorrow's exam 190 Problems in Perspective Mr. Otto Jaiikc. instructor of economics. The Social Sciences deal with the scientific study of man. and man is the crowning work of God's creation. Therefore, we ought to study man from every possible perspective and in every way that ve know how. This is not simply because we want to perform some intellectual activity alone; rather, we want to understand about man so that we can dedicate ourselves as fully as possible to the service of our Creator and to the development of our full potential, whatever that might be. In our particular culture and in our country, the needs for this are especially evident in the urban setting, where it seems that man has not been too well prepared to live in the crowded conditions and the economic conditions which the cities seem to create. But also, we are interested in not simply our own country and its cities but the cities where they are not living up to the full potential' of their lives for one of a dozen reasons. The Social Sciences then are not chiefly concerned with men in the Western World but man wherever he is found and it's the goal of the Social Sciences to apply rigorous methods to the understanding of man himself and help to solve some of our problems. Perhaps it is better to say. to help man find salvation from his self-made sins. A guest speaker oj the AJro-Aiiierkan culture via I As head of the foreign language department, l.dlian Ryherg discusses Don Juan with advanced Spanish students. Coria Trejo, instructor of Spanish, checks over an exam before giving it to his students. UtUtilkklN Mein Federhett hangt da aits dent Fenner. sagt Frauleln Waitschies. The department of Foreign Language has a special responsibility to encourage understanding and appreciation of others — their culture, language, history. and literature. Students taking part have opportunity for contact with foreign speaking people, both here and abroad; language clubs, work projects. summer missionary projects. SPA ;V. and foreign travel and study. Students are highly mot noted to study individually. In the future we would like to offer a major which would give students broader and more intense experience in both language and culture, as well as a greater emphasis on inter-cultural understanding. There is also hope for additional languages in Hebrew. Russian or Chinese. Understanding the Foreign Richard Bold is Bethel's instructor of Greek. I t I I I Vocal Expression of the Soul Why is yottr outline longer than your speech7 questions Associate Professor Mason, a fasttrite of students. Man can not manipulate all of his circumstances for adequate existence. He must act in concert with others. Rhetorical communication is the most common means for securing cooperation of other men in the task of human existence. The Speech Communication Department guides the student into a more adequate oral expression of his needs and goals; to persuade more ethically and persuasively to express more adequately the souls of great dramatic and literary artists for the student's and others enrichment. In Speech Communication, the student gains understanding of complicated man in his response to talk ; the student learns to know the history of speech influencing the American thought; to he an effective debater or discussant; to argue persuasively: and to be a better person. In Quintilian s words, he seeks ‘to be a good man speaking well.' The child of God dedicates all of his skills, an, and himself to Jesus Christ for His service. 193 Mr. Bergerud recommends lo all hit rending students to reed. The question remains, shnutd we expand the drama department or not, queries Dale Ron. Whitney ponders the next oration. Bur tint H. H'essman. Vice President of Business Affairs Croydon L. Held. Comptroller Harold I. id bom. Central Associate Director of Public Affairs Paul I. (ioodtuun. Director of Public Relations 194 Men Behind the Scenes . . . Harvey G. DeVries. Vice President of Business Affairs Howard L. ticks tad. Alumni Director Pern O. Hedherg. Director of Publications Glen Hayne. Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds 195 Kf S UrtKf Hem-if funiMy.Vnvwi Rer l.ce M AiwyitVi Vnw.( miwr I Jmoi-ei Key Jrrht II llerfexee Mrteieieuf ,1 iuau THE MINNESOTA BAPTIST CONFERENCE composed of 20.000 fellow workers in 143 churches, conveys to (he Belhel College and Seminary graduates of 1969. our well wishes, prayers and congratulations in this hour of your achievement. You have done well and we anticipate God’s blessings as you enter into the next significant phase of your life work. Cordially yours. S. Bruce Fleming. Executive Secretary Minnesota Baptist Conference Best Wishes to the Class of’69 from CHICAGO’S EDGEWATER BAPTIST CHURCH Hollywood at Glen wood D. Thurlow Yaxley, Pastor FOR THE WORD OF GOD AH D THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS CHRIST! CONGRA TULA TIONS AND BEST WISHES Class of 1969 from the BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 720 13th A ve. South. Mpls.. Minnesota Phone 338-7653 Sundays — Worship Bible School Evening Praise 8:30 and 11:00A.M. 9:45 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Wednesdays — Family Night 7:15 P.M. College Coffee House — Singspirations — Other Specials HEAR The Inspirational Commentary — WPBC Radio(980 AM, 101.3 FM) DIAL Dial-an-Inspiration — 24 hrs. daily — 724-4333 TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FROM BODIEN Pastor — Robert A. Featherslone Associate— William L. Malam M ?'s ...to YOUNG PEOPLE OPEN DOOR! GRANT MEMORIAL CHURCH CONGRA TULA TIONS CLASS OF 1969 If iill the world shall ever know The home base must ever grow.” IDWEST BAPTIST CONFERENCE 6278 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. 111.60646 FALCON HEIGHTS STATE BANK 1544 W. Larpenteur Ave. 646-6561 Just East of Snelling mpounded quarterly of open 6 days a week II AM To 10 PM Closed Tuesday Nick Lobalestro end Virginia Piecek the LIDO CAFE INVITE YOU TO ENJOY OUR 'TAKE OUT SERVICE You May Select From Our Restouront Menu Whatever You With To Serve (Prepared By Us) In Your Own Home. 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Snelling Avenue 646-7178 Dutch Boy, Pratt, and Lambert Paint and Varnishes TOM THUMB Open 8 a.m. — II p.m. 7 Days a Week Corner of Snelling and Larpenteur SANDBERG PRINTING, INC 2532 25th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 721-6454 PRINTING — IITHOGRAPHING — PUBLISHING Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1969 FARMERS UNION GRAIN TERMINAL ASSOCIATION BETHEL BOOKSTORE If you're in need of books — we've go i them If you re looking for clothing articles we've got them If you've run out of toothpaste — we've got it If you've forgotten your Mom's birthday — we've got the last minute greeting cards If it's convenience you' re after — Bethel Book Store has it. Your one-stop shopping center on Campus. BLOMBERG PHARMACY Reliable Prescription Service School Supplies Photofinishing Greeting Cards Gifts Candy Congratulations to the Class of 1969 from 1583 Hamline Avenue North DR 0 VERS 6460034 646-8036 STATE BANK 201 North Concord South St. FauI 451-6822 Bank by mail; we pay BETHEL COFFEE SHOP Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Monday — Saturday 9:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Sunday 4:30 p.m.— 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Margaret Anderson. Manager postage both ways. Howard Rekstad Over 5,000 former students of Bethel congratulate each College and Seminary graduate of 1969 and welcome you into the Bethel Alumni Association. We encourage you to join us in actively supporting our Alma Mater. Rev. Robert Featherstone, A ssocia lion Presiden t Howard Rekstad. Alumni Director Rev. Richard 1'urnwall BETHEL A L UMNI ASSOC IA TION FALCON HEIGHTS PHARMACY Congratulations to the Class of 1969 1707 V. S net ling A venue From Si. Paul. 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