Augustana College South Dakota - Edda Yearbook (Sioux Falls, SD)

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if . wr it-. x as ,w . Sh sf Left: Some of the Madrigal Singers, Barbara Schulte, Mike Wollman, Lisa Lantz, and Kurt Posz, performing at All Nations. The group had been working on their music since early fall. Lower left: Visitors wait in line to taste French crusine including three kinds of crepes, sparkling grape juice and cuppucino coffee. Far left: Guests visiting Scandinavia could enjoy the food there or visit the pantry and take some home. Middle left: Mrs. Santa Claus, Debra Guthals, tells stories while the elves help children string popcorn to decorate the Christmas tree. Above: Children visited with Santa Claus, Mike Mc Quade, and enjoyed ice cream, cookies and orange drink.

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47 , ff its K' QL, - C! , More than 2,400 attend ll , ations celebration More than 2,400 people attended All Nations, the largest Augustana College Christmas celebration. The Dec. 5 event was co-chaired by Kathy Dolen and Ra- jandran Michael. Guests visited booths representing France, C1ermanyfAustria, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Santa's Cove, Scandinavia, and Spain. In each booth visitors could sample ethnic food, from rummergrot in Scandinavia to sea- food crepes in France. All Nations is a Christmas festival for the students and community. The festi- val is the largest committee project of the year with more than 200 students in- volved this year. The planning that went into All Na- tions began in May 1981. Approximately 175 hours were put in by one chairper- son alone. Two of the major problems encountered were how to get students involved and how to keep the crowds from becoming too large. All Nations originated after World War Il to help promote peace. lt was held every year until 1972 when it was discon- tinued because the event had become too large. In 1980 the tradition was reinstat- ed. Rgfxx N' 5 . R . 0 J

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imkgxgltt -- ii Kent L.... 'xxx W First Parent Weekend hosted The first annual Parent's Weekend was held on the weekend of December 4 in conjunction with All Nations. Chair- persons Kay McMinn and Janine Rew, along with their central committee of 25 Augustana students, put in many hours of work toward the weekend. Parent's Weekend has been successful at other colleges. The student body was surveyed by Co-Curriculum and the re- sponse to having a Parent's Weekend was good according to Kay McMinn. The planning for this ASA sponsored event started in June. The weekend started on Friday even- ing with the opening night performance of Goodbye, My Fancy at the Little Theater. The movie 101 Dalmations was also shown that night. On Saturday there were campus tours and a chance to meet the faculty and administration with over 500 people at- tending. Also on Saturday, parents had several choices of activities including All Nations, a jazz esemble, a puppet show, or the play. On Sunday each dorm sponsored a coffee hour for the parents. Two chapel services were held especially for parents and their children. At lunch and brunch there was a style show featuring fashions and dancing from the Charleston era to punk rock. Sunday afternoon a reception was held at President Nelson's home. Chairperson Kay McMinn said every- one enjoyed it, it gave a chance for par- ents to feel like they were part of the college too. I Y Z 1 54 if