Bethel College - Graymaroon Yearbook (North Newton, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1962 volume:

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At the first rehearsal of a play the actors begin to build tentatively their respective parts, to develop in- to flesh and blood the characters they are going to present. The school year begins with some uncertainty and great potential. lt brings together many strangers and u nc ov e r s the strangeness of friends who have ex- perienced du ring the summer atti- tudes and environments W hic h are overtly and subtly different. It is the beginning. The 1962 Thresher seeks to des- cribe the school year 1961-1962 in the imagery of the drama. All the World's a stage And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their en- entrancesg And one man in his time plays many parts. CShakespeare, As You Like Itj Kay Pete rs Editor asf' participants A play performed upon the stage is the product of the efforts of many people, the author, pro- ducers, set d e s igne rs , tech- nicians, costume designers, and actors, each of Whose contribu- tions are necessary to the pre- sentation of a moving, balanced drama. The participants of the drama upon the college campus are the administration, the presi- dent, the dean, the Board of Dir- ectors, the staff, the faculty, and the students. The movements of each member of a crowd scene are as essential to the impact of the Whole drama as the portrayal of a character who is on stage throughout most of the play, each member of the college hasa role and a responsibility. DR. VERNON NEUFELD Message from the President It is the avowed purpose of a col- lege yearbook to capture and to preserve for the students the events, acquain- tances, and scenes of a given year. By the visible media ofpictures and words, an annual attempts to express in a few pages the accelerated activities of nine months. This is a big order. It is, of course, an impossible task. Not only is it im- possible to compress the activities of such a span into a slim volume, but the experiences of each student are so different that no single compilation can express the rich variety of student life. Even if the Thresher cannot tell the whole story, it admirably has caught the moving drama of the year. ln years to come, this volume will con- tinue to stimulate and revive the latent memory of the student. Acquaintances, somehow forgotten, are reintroduced, events, once considered insignificant, become meaningful, experiences, at the moment distressing, are reviewed with new insight and understanding. The 1961-1962 school year, with new developments, faces, experiences, and commitments, with refreshing en- counters and evidence of growth, even with its disappointments and defects, has been eventful and meaningful. This yearbook, by its capturing and express - ing the moving scene, will in time come to enhance this significance. Dr. Vernon Neufeld President DR. ALBERT J. MEYER REV. ESKO LOEWEN Dean of the College Dean of Students ADMINISTRATION Board of Directors Mrs. Leo Brandt, Carl 1. Claassen, Sam Ediger, J. H. Ensz, Rev. Aaron J. Epp, Walter H. Foth, Erwin C. Goering, Helene Goertz, Henry Hege, Louis A. janzen, Clinton A. Kaufman, Nick A. Klaassen, Arnold Nickel, Walter Regier, Mrs. Willis Rich, john O. Schrag, Menno Schrag, Dean Stucky, Sam Sturm, john C. Suderman, Earl Unruh, alternate hoard members, Arthur C. Waltner, Gerhard Zerger. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Menno Schrag, Chairman, john O. Schrag, Secretary, john C. Suderman, Treasurer, Arnold Nickel, Vice -Chairman. 7 EDMUND J. MILLER VERNELLE S. WALTNER WILLIAM E. IUHNKE Director of Development Acting Registrar Admissions Counselor Plans for the future Dr. NeufeId presents to Dr. Rich a check for S5000 which is part of a 5515, O00 award made by the Research Corporation for research in the science division. HA RTZEL SCHMIDT MAXINE WILL EA RL KOEHN Controller Director of Food Service Business Manager Administration and staff serve the college community In anticipation of increased enroll- the pattern to develop improved campus ment the construction of additions to facilities, the planning andfund raising Wornen's Residence Hall and Goering for the proposed Fine Arts Center con- Hall was begun duringthe winter. Within tinues vigorously. MRS. NORMAN LOFLAND MRS. RUTH LINSCHEID LEONA KREHBIEL MRS. MARTHA SMITH Assistant in Student Assistant in Student Librarian Assistant Librarian Personnel Personnel 4 9 FACULTY E 1 n I Enlighten students ROBERT REGIER Instructor in Art LENA WALTNER A ssistant Professor of Art PAUL FRIESEN Assistant Professor of Art BENNIE BA RGEN Assistant Professor of Economics J. LLOYD SPAULDING Associate Professor of Economics RUTH B. UNRAU Assistant Professor of Business M. S. HARDER Professor of Education IUSTUS G. HOLSINGER Associate Professor of Education DR. RONALD L. RICH Associate Professor of Chemistry DR. ROBERT SCI-IMIDT Assistant Professor of Chemistry DR. A RNOLD WEDEL Professor of Mathematics WAYNE WIENS Instructor in Biology PA UL HA RMS Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics DR. ALBERT J. MEYER Professor of Physics I PLANNING A ND DE- VELOPMENT FACULTY AND STUDENT COM- MITTEE: Edmund J. Miller, joan Claassen, John F. S chmidt, D avid H. Suderman, P e t e r Kaufman, Tony Epp. ACADEMIC POLICIES FACULTY AND STU- DENT COMMITTEE: Menno Froese, Dr. Harold Gross, Bennie Bargen, Duane Frie- sen, David janzen, Dr. Albert Meyer, Dr. P. E. Scheilenberg. FAC U LTY And students DR. J HAROLD MOYER Associate Professor of Music I I serve on policies commlttees ALICE H LOEWEN Instructor in Organ DR. RUPERT HOI-IMANN Assistant Professor of Music WALTER JOST Assistant Professor of Music DR. DAVID SUDERMAN Professor of Music 12 DR. VERNON NEUFELD Professor of Bible DR. WALTER KLAASSEN Assistant Professor of Bible DR. ROBERT LA FOLLETTE Professor of History DR. CORNELIUS KRAI-IN Professor of Church History and German DR. ROBERT FRIEDMANN, Goshen, Indiana, joined the Bethel faculty for the winter quarter to teach history. DR. P. E. SCHELLENBERG Professor of Psychology DR. J. WINFIELD FRETZ Professor of Sociology 'I3 FACULTY DR. HAROLD GROSS Professor of Philosophy DR. E. G. KAUFMAN Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religion HONORA E. BECKER Professor of English MARGUERITE RUSS Assistant Professor of English CHRISTINE O. MILLER Instructor in English NORMAN LOFLAND Instructor in Speech and Dramatjcs JOHN F. SCI-IMIDT Assistant Professor of journalism MARICN R. WENGER Instructor in Modem Languages I4 PETER KAUFMAN Associate Professor of Industrial Arts ERNA SCI-IMIDT Instructor in Home Economics MENNO STUCKY Assistant Professor Industrial Arts WESLEY BULLER Instruc tor in Physic al Educ a ti on MILDRED BEECI-IER Associate Professor of Physical Education GERI-IARD BUHR Instructor in Physical Education 'Lv' -4-......., STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Howard Schmidt, Wesley Buller, Karen Gil- christ, Dr. Walter Klaassen, Dr. J. Lloyd Spaulding, Ivan Reg- ier, Esko Loewen. MRS. DELIA GRABER MARY MILLER Secretary to the Dean Secretary, Business Office CAROL DYCK JANE KRE1-IBIEL JO ANN DOERKSEN Secretary, Public Relations Assistant Bookkeeper Receptionist, Student Personnel LJORENE PAULS ROSALIE BARTEL HERTA WILLMS Secretary, Public Relations Secretary to the President Bookkeeper I6 F MAINTENANCE CREW CONSISTS OF: Wilbert Rei- mer, C. B. Goering, Paul Bartel, jim Reimer, jerry Stucky, jerry Friesen, Ed Kiaassen. NOT PIC- TURED IS jack Stauffer. STAFF FIRST PICTURE, nurses care for ailing students. Lois Martens, RNg Anna Marie Toewsg Lola Eisenbeis, RN. SECOND, our cooks are Mrs. Trude Friesen, Ella Duerksen, Eileen jantzen, Mary Schmidt, Mrs. Harrison Unruh, and Edna Wedel. ,, uma -wr FRESHMEN GEORGE ARNOLD Newton, Kansas JAMES ANDRUS Newton DIANE BRUCKS Aberdeen, Idaho ELSIE CLAASSEN Be atrice, Nebraska STANLEY L. CLAASSEN f Ne wton , HARRY DETTWILER I-Iesston 18 Enter the campus scene JUDY ANDUSS Newton JOHN BA RTEL Hillsb oro WANDA BECHTEL Deer Creek, Oklahoma DORIS BECKER Inman ROSS BECKER Newton EUGENE BERGMAN Paso Robles, California GARY BOLDENOW Newton JUDITI-I BRANDT Canton EDWARD 1. BRUBACHER, JR. Newton Freshman Class Officers provide lead- ership for the new initiates. Gary Un- ruh, Presidentg Mary janzen, Secre- taryg Lois Peters, Vice-President. W- - f -Img'-5 I 15 2 I 3 I 5 3 1 . i FREDERICK DICK Winton, California KATHLEEN SUE DOERKSEN Inman WAYNE DYCK Buhler JOHN ECK Cope land RONALD EDIGER Liberal ALDEN ENTZ Newton ANDREA EPP Newton ARLENE EPP Henderson, Nebraska JOLEN E EPP Elbing REBECCA EPP N. Newton CHARLOTTE EYMANN Reedley , California DORIS JEAN FLICIQNIER Moundridge RONALD J. FLICKINGER McPherson JACQUALYN FLOWERS Gulfport, Mississippi WYGELIA ANN FLOWERS Gulfport, Mississippi MARILYN FOTI-I Cordell FRESHMEN Contribute the GARY FOVVLER Newton BETTE JEAN FRANZ Newton JOLENE FRAN Z Henderson, Nebraska DONNA MAE FRIESEN Aurora, Nebraska JAMES FRIESEN Buhler LAUREN FRIESEN Aurora, Nebraska LUANN A FRIESEN He ss ton GERALD GAEDDERT Buhle r LEON GAEDDERT Buhler JAMES GNAGEY Kalona, Iowa CHA RLENE GOERING Moundridge ROS Sn Francisco, Cali ir enthusiasm DE IORES GOERING McPherson JANICE GOERING Pretty Prairie VERNON GOERING Pretty Prairie DEAN GUGLER Woodbine EMARIE GUETL fornia PATRICIA HARMS Newton ELIZABETH HEATH Pueblo, Colorado SUZAN NE HELLER Ves pe r JOE HIN Z Clinton, Oklahoma TERRANCE HOFFER Aberdeen, Idaho JOAN HOS TETTER Ossian, Indiana MARGARET JEAN JANTZ Wichita DONNOVAN JANZEN Newton MARY E. JAN ZEN Hillsboro BRUCE KAUFMAN Newton GARY KAUFMAN McPherson RANDALL KAUFMAN Windon BERNITA KINZIE Syracuse JERRY DON KLASSEN Hillsboro GALEN ROY KOEI-IN, JR. N. Newton MARGARET ANN KRAUSE Salem, Oregon DARRELL KREI-IBIEL McPherson PATSY KRE1-IBIEL McPherson SUE ELLEN KREI-IBIEL Kingman RANDOLPH KREI-IBIEL Moundridge ROSELLA KREI-IBIEL Pretty Prairie KAREN KROEKER He nde rson DALE LINSENMEYER Beatrice , Nebraska KENNETH LIPPERT Lyndon MARJORIE LOEVVEN Mt. Lake, Minnesota KEITH MARNER Kalona, Iowa THOMAS KARL MAS T Newton SHEILA MCGAUGI-I Newton AUGUST EUGENE MENGARELLI Girard MAROLYN MOORE N ewton RALEIGH B. NICHOL Newton BONNIE SCHMIDT NICKEL Goessel JOHN OSWALD Chappell, Nebraska WILLIAM PANKRATZ Inola, Oklahoma HENRY RONALD PAULS McPherson KATHRYN PAULS Inman THEORA PAULS Moundridge LA VERNA PENNER Hillsboro LEONA PENNER Beatrice , Nebraska ORLANDO LEROY PENNER Hillsboro LOIS PETERS Hampton, Nebraska FRESHMEN Join upperclassmen in annual Fall Mixer STANLEY PETERS Henderson WILLARD PLENERT Hillsboro WILLIAM POPPE Whitewater JUDITH PREHEIM Moundridge EDUARD QUIKO Dj akarta, Indonesia KAREN QUIRING Newton ROGER RATZLAFF I-Iesston JACK RAVENSCROFT Ne wton KATHERINE REDEKOP Cuauhtemoc, Chih, Mexico FALL MIXER: John Opiyo turns Margaret Woodard to the tune of a contemporary folk game. Inman Newton JERRY H. REGEHR ANNA MARIE REGIER DONALD REGIER Henderson, Nebraska JAROLD W. REGIER Lyons JOYCE REGIER Ne wton JEANETTE REIMER Be atrice, Nebraska JOAN REIMER Ne wton 23 FRESHMEN COURTNEY REMPEL Hillsboro FRANCIS RENSBERGER Parnell, Iowa BARBARA RICH Newton YVONNE ROTI-I Milford, Nebraska ELAINE ROUPP Hubbard, Oregon GARY ROWLAND Ne wton SI-IELDON SAWATZKY Pawnee Rock ARLO SCHMIDT M oundridge DAVID E. SCHMIDT Pawnee Rock DAVID W. SCHMIDT Walton ELAINE SCHMIDT Walton JOHN PAUL SCHMIDT Dallas, Oregon IARRY SCHMIDT Ne wton MARLYS SCHMIDT Marion, S. Dakota ROBERT SCHMIDT Newton JANI CE SCI-IRAG Pretty Prairie LOIS SCI-IUMACI-IER Wayland, Iowa WARREN SEWARD Wichita JAMES E. STUCKY Moundridge ROBERT STUCKY McPherson KENNETH SWARTZENDRUBER Kalona, Iowa LELA RACHEL TI-IIESZEN Henderson, Nebraska VERLENE THIESZEN Henderson, Nebraska PETER TROTT Braintree , Mass. ALBERT LYNN TROYER Wellman, Iowa DENNIS UNRUH Pawnee Rock GARY UNRUH Harper KATHLEEN UNRUH Wilrnore CAROL VOTH Newton ROSE VOTH Newton NELLIE WEAVER Waldron, Washington GALEN WEDEL Moundridge PATRICIA WEDEL Moundridge RONALD WERNER Ne wton EUGENE WI-IITTLE Sedgwick JAMES WIEBE DeWitt, Nebraska JUDI TH WOELK Ne wton CAROL FLEMING Newton IEANETTE CLAASSEN Potwin JUDITH CLAASSEN Beatrice, Nebraska ION COLEMAN Ne wton ROBERT DELAPLANE Pawnee Rock PRISCILLA DICK Winton, California SOPHOMORES GARY BAERGEN Choute au, Oklahoma LERACE BOSHART Cucamonga, California PAULINE BOX Newton ERVTN BRENNEMAN Hesston HARVEY BULLER Mt. Lake, Minnesota TOM BULLER Lame d BARBARA BURDETTE Valley Center RICHARD BUSENITZ Whitewater anne Flickner, Secretaryg Don Enns President. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: jo- Presidentg Nelson Gingerich, Vice- MARY LA VERLE DIRKS Turpin, Oklahoma JANETT DUERKSON Hillsboro KENNETH DUNN Partridge MAURICE EDIGER Buhler DON ENNS Inman DELV YN EPP Henderson, Nebraska GERALD EPP Leamington, Ontario PAUL EPP Henderson, Nebraska VERDA EPP Hillsb oro JOANNE FLICKNER Pretty Prairie RICHARD FAS T Ne wton WERNER FRANSEN St. Catherines, Ontario DON D. FRANZ Newton JERALD LEISY Wichita KARREN FRIESEN Henderson MARLYCE FRIESEN Aurora, Nebraska 27 Aberdeen, Idaho KATHLEEN GOERING Moundridge LEANNA GOERING Inman RONALD GOOSSEN Beatrice, Nebraska KEN GRABER Pretty Prairie ES TI-IER JANE I-IARMS Newton MARY ANN HIEIDEBRECI-IT Sedgwick CALE HUDSON Iola JIM JAN TZ Ne wton JOHN A. JANZEN Hendexson, Nebraska SOPHOMORES MELVIN FRIESEN Begin selecting a major field ROGER FRIESEN Henderson, Nebraska WOLFGANG OTTO FRIESEN N. Newton CURTIS GERING Ritzvil le, Washington NELSON GINGERICH Kalona, Iowa DWIGHT GOERING Galva JOHN RANDALL GOERING McPherson JULIA B. KALLIPOLITOU Thesaloniki, Greece MARILYN KAUFMAN Moundridge JOI-IN KELLER Ha lste ad DIANE KLASSEN Inman KATHLEEN KOOP Henderson, Nebraska LEONA REIMER KRAUSE Inman JANET JUI-INKE Mc Phe rson SHINGO KAJIN AMI Osaka , Japan 29 JAMES KREI-IBIEL Rimville , Wa shington JOANN KREI-IBIEL Pretty Prairie LEANN KREHIBIEL Pretty Prairie RICHARD KREHBIEL Hutchinson SHARON KROEKER Henderson, Nebraska THOMAS KRUSE Galva CAROLYN LAMBERT Kismet CARL MARTIN Newton EDWIN NEUFELD Newton KENNETH PETERS Henderson, Nebraska LARRY RANEY Erie DAVID REGEHR Inman JOHN REGIER Halstead KENNETH RIESEN Hillsboro RACHEL RUTH Wichita ERNA NEUFELD Reedley, California RAMON NEUFELD N. Newton SOPHOMORES HAROLD NEUFELDT Inman KERMIT NIKKEL C an ton ROBERT PANKRA TZ Cassoday FRED PENNER Inman LAWRENCE PENNER Hillsboro GALEN R. PETERS N. Newton A SUNDAY SUPPER Eduard Qulko and Shingo Kajinami enjoy a home style moe dinner. ANN ALEE SCI-IMIDT Reedley, California BRYCE SCI-DVHDT Ne wton EVELYN SCHMIDT C anton GENE SCI-IMIDT Newton JOYCELYN SCHMIDT Buhler IDIS JEAN SCHRAG Moundridge ROY SCH ROEDER Inman SYLVIA SCHROEDER Inman ,ff-ff 4v MARTHA SELLERS Reedley, California WALTER SHACKLETT Newton BEN STUCKY McPherson GORDON STUCKY Newton JAMES P. STUCKY Pretty Prairie ANNA MARIE TOEWS Hillsboro ROSEMARY UMMEL Arnold JAMES VON RIESEN Beatrice, Nebraska 31 in 35 R 15. K J, 11, 'QF 63 lffykbf 15945 'I E553 ., .. f fig 7, -'15, nf? Af '. Iii? ?1,I:'f.si1fi '-:wie-SQ, - :I 3g2fQziiQ?r45fifg55g if A245221 H 2 ' A .Hsin ks:-5, LQ1eLb3x-f4Qzfs11g21s .Q , 4 wi. E xtefqmmgr 1 ,- '- Ji, ji j- - .1 ,1, eg V Zip ' E55 wif ,rf : 191.1 f- ff gr, -1 fi. . 'X BENJAMIN VORAN Kingman GERALD VOTH Newton E 1 ROBERT WALTNER N. Newton RICHARD WASHBURN Newton KENNETH WEHMULLER Okarche, Oklahoma CLARK WIEBE Newton DONALD WIEBE Beatrice, Nebraska LAURA WIEBE Waka, Texas MIRIAM WIEBE Aberdeen, Idaho EZRA YODER N. Newton IOANNE ZERGER McPherson 32 SOPHOMORES JUDY VOTI-I Goessel KAREN VOTH Whitewater LES TER VOTH Newton ORVIN VOTH Inman VERDA WA GNER Ne wton DONNA WALKER Newton JUNIORS VERLIN BARTEL Newton HELMUT BERTRAND Asuncion, Paraguay Loren Pgeheima QFFICERS r-Mari SUNIOR CLAS? Rosalind 1111115 , Tre alilgeiiaent- LEN YING CHEN Taipei, Taiwan BARBARA CLAASSEN Newton MARK CLAASSEN Beatrice , Nebraska 33 JUNIORS Take new responsibilities BARBARA EYMANN Reedley, California KENNETH FRANZ Newton LARRY FRANZ Buhler I-IILDEGARD FRIESEN N. Newton RONALD L. FRIESEN Bradshaw, Nebraska RONALD M. FRIESEN Hesston CARON DICK Mt. Lake, Minnesota GALE ELY Inman ROSALIND ENNS Newton ANTHONY EPP N. Ne wton CONNIE EPP Fresno, California VIRGIL EPP Elbing 2 i 34 CAROL FROESE Shafter, California FRANK GAEDDERT Buhler CAROL GOERING McPherson JAMES GOERING Ga lva LILLIE GOERING Moundridge MARY GRABER Pretty Prairie 35 NORMA GRABER Burrton BRUCE I-IACKETT Newton RONALD HA TCHETT Augusta CAROL HEGE Aberdeen, Idaho EVA HIEBERT Aberdeen, Idaho RICHARD I-IIRSCHLER Habine , Nebraska JUNIORS JANET KLAASSEN Hillsboro KENNETH KLUFA Newton MARGARET KROEKER Santa Cruz, Bolivia IDIS MARTENS Elkhart, Indiana CHES TER NACH TIGAL Buhler BONNIE NEUFELD Hutchinson EDWARD NEUFELD Inman ELSIE NEUFELD Stillwater, Oklahoma JIM NEUFELD Corona del Mar. California RICHARD NICKEL Moundridge NADINE NIKKEL Canton BETTY JANE PANKRATZ Hillsboro KENNETH HOCHSTEDLER Wellman, Iowa NOLA JANSEN Liberal 36 FRANCES RA TZLAFF MAX PATTERSON Valley Center JIM PENNER Clinton, Oklahoma CAROL PETERS Marion, S. Dakota KAY PETERS Wichita LERON PETERS Henderson, Nebraska DOYLE PREHEIM Marion, S. Dakota JOHN PRE!-IEIM Marion, S. Dakota IDREN PREHEIM Freeman, S. Dakota MARGIE ANN PRICE Atlanta, Georgia The night before Homecoming: Eva I-hebert, Leona Krause, Nola Jansen, and Judy Preheim build a stuffed chickenwire float. Hillsboro MARGARET REGEI-IR Edmonton, Alberta THX ,K W , A , x ' ff 3 ' 2? DEMEITRIOS XOURIS Salonika, Greece RICHARD REMPEL Newton KENNETH RUPP Mt. Lake, Minnesota THOMAS SANDWELL Newton HOWARD SCHIMIDT N. Newton BRIAN SCI-IRAG Kingman LOIS HEIDEBRECHT SCHRAG N. Newton LOIS EPP SCHROEDER Brunaby, British Columbia HANS SIEPER Remscheid, am Bruch 14, Germany LYNN SIMPSON Augusta CHARLOTTE SNEED Newton GARY STUCKY Murdock NAOMI REIMER Beatrice, Nebraska S TAN LEY REIMER Reedley, C alifornia 38 JUNIORS Look to their final year LARRY VOGT I-Iesston PI-IYLLIS ZEE-IR VOGT Manson, Iowa CHARLENE WALTNER Freeman, S. Dakota HANNS WHITE Newton EVELYN WIEBE Beatrice, Nebraska GRACE WIENS Inman DELMAR WIPF Freeman, S. Dakota MARGARET WOODARD Houston, Texas MARCUS YODER Hesston MARY YODER Bluffton, ohio RODNEY YODER Kalona, Iowa JAY RANDALL ZERCHER Manitou Springs, Colorad JOHN ZERGER Kingman MONTE ZERGER McPherson 39 O SENIORS MIGUEL ALMANZA Newton I-IOMER AN DRES N. Newton DUAN E BARKER Newton msgs rexiZns5g1113tgii? many traditions of the S . Harold Loewen P .557 Stan Schmidt, Viceifggggidcisis re , S1 ent, Charlotte T61ChFOeW. LARRY BARTEL Wolf Point, Montana ELDON BECKER Newton JOHN BEVAN Newton DOROTHY LEE BIGGS Potwin EVELYN CLAASSEN Beatrice, Nebraska 40 JOAN CLAASSEN Whitewater LOIS JEAN CLAASSEN Beatrice, Nebraska KATI-IRYN DICK Winton, California VVILBURN DILLON Newton VINCENT DRIVER N. Newton EVELYN DYCK Newton La VON EDIGER N. Newton LOLA EISENBEIS Marion, S. Dakota AMANDA EPP Henderson, Nebraska BARBARA EPP Henderson, Nebraska MARLYN FAST Mt. Lake, Minnesota CHARLES FRANK Newton SENIORS Face oral comprehensives DUANE FRIESEN American Falls, Idaho MENNO FROESE Ruthven, Ontario ALVIN FUNK Herbert, Sask. MYRTLE FUNK Aberdeen, Idaho 2 JAMES GAEDDERT N. Newton LIESELOTTE C-EIGER Kaisers1auternjPfa1z, Germany KAREN GILCHRIST Walton HELEN GOERING Pretty Prairie LARRY GOERTZEN Henderson, Neb. CLARK GRABER Freeman, S. Dak. ALFRED HABEGGER Reedley, California ALFRED I-IAMM N. Newton VERLIN HARDER N. Newton CURTIS I-IARTENBURGER Newton DALE I-1oRsT I I Bareville, Pennsylvania DAVID JANZEN f Newton JAMES c. IUHNKE IF McPherson A IRIS KAUFMAN Freeman, S. Dakota OSAMU KAWASAKI Tokyo, japan EDNA RUTH KEMP Pretty Prairie SENIORS WA RREN KENNEDY Ne wton DONALD KLASSEN Newton RUDY KLAS SEN Newton WAYNE KLASSEN Newton VIOLET KOEHN Monte zuma RAY GENE KRAUSE Grant, Nebraska HAROLD LOEWEN Meade KENNETH LOHRENTZ Moundridge SANDRA MARTIN Newton HERMAN MERRITT Whitewater MARILYN MIERAU Henderson, Nebraska DALE NILLINGTON Turon ELIAS MIN A Cairo, Egypt VIRGINIA MUCI Ne wton BERNEIL RUPP MUELLER Hutchinson FRANKLIN NACHTIGAL Buhler fX LOREN NEWBERRY Newton NORMA NICKEL Goessel 45 The head table views the dining room decorated in the atmosphere of Thackery's Vanity Fair. 'Q 3 if Costumed waiters and waitresses serve dinner in candlelight. S TANLEY SCHIVIID T Ne wton ELAINE SCI-IRAG Newton JOHN OPIYO Toroto, Uganda, British East Africa THEODORE PANKRATZ Cassod ty LEO PAULS Inman LuVERNA PRE-IEIM Burrton IVAN REGIER Madrid, Nebraska CLIFFORD SCI-IMIDT Dolton, S. Dakota 46 LELAND SCHROEDER Newton PRIS CILLA SELZER Porte ction RAY SHOWALTER N. Newton RUTH SMITH Newton WANDA SMITH Newton RUTH STUCKY Pretty Prairie SENIORS CHARIDTTE TEICHROEW Mt. Lake, Minnesota MARTHA TI-IIESSEN Wheatley, Ontario BERTHA TIESSEN Leamington, Ontario CARYL SMITH TIES ZEN Inman ERNA THIESZEN Hendexson, Nebraska sa 1 DONOVAN UNRUH Q Pawnee Rock EVELYN UNRUH Bloomfield, Montana KEN UNRUI-I H arper 'N- PAUL UNRUI-I Galva ELIZABETH VOTH Inman GARY WALTNER Freeman, S. Dakota 48 SENIORS GERTRUDE WARKENTIN N. Newton DAVID WIEBE Ne wton MENNO WIEBE Mt. Lehman, B. C. DARRELL ZIELKE Newton JO ANN ZIMMERMAN Protection SPECIAL STUDENTS HENRY FRIESEN Eyebrow, Sask. 5 ROSE LLAMAS Newton ALLEN SCHMIDT Marion, S. Dakota DALE SNYDER Filer, Idaho 49 ! XX f X plot The framework of the drama, the plot, the pattern of its develop - ment and its climax, are es- tablished by the author before re- hearsals are began. Before stu- dents arrive on campus in the fall a pattern has been instituted in c la s s schedules, speakers for lecture s e ri e s , dates for con- certs, seasonal athletic events, the continuance of organizations from year to year. From the written part given by the author to the actor, he builds a character, a living person Whose gestures, voice, inflection, posture and bearing are his crea- tion upon the foundation of the script. One role may be played in various ways to different ends, Within the established pattern of C l a s s assignments and estra- curricular activities, We have the freedom to improvise. First we may decide at which point and in what manner We will involve our- selves in the pattern. Outside the pattern lies further opporttmity for improvisation. We can read books Which concern a personal interest which goe s beyond the scope of assigned study. We can develop a special talent, to sing Well or to run well. We can ask ourselves and other s probing questions and seek answers. We can take a stance upon a concern and act upon a scene beyond our campus. FIRST ROW: Francis Rensberger, Warren Seward, Clifford Schmidt, Dean Gugler, Ben Stucky, john Regier, james Friesen. SECOND ROW: Howard Schmidt, Curtis Gering, Lynn Troyer, Maurice Ediger, john Zerger, Ken Graber, Randy Goering, Kenneth Lippert, Kenneth Franz. THIRD ROW: Coach Wesley Buller, jarold Schwartz, Ted Pankratz, Stan Reimer, jim Penner, Larry Raney, Terry Schrag, Cale Hudson, Bill Poppe, Kenneth Klufa. FOURTH ROW: Eldon Becker, Dale Millington, LaVon Ediger, Larry Bartel, john Oswald, Monte Zerger, Gerald Gaeddert, Keith Marner, Gene Mengarelli, Frank Nachtigal, Coach Gerhard Buhr. FOOTBALL L ETTER MEN Ted Pankratz, Terry Schrag, Kenneth Klufa, jim Penner, CliffSchmidt, Howard Schmidt, Maurice Ediger, Randall Goering, Kenneth Graber, Larry Raney, john Regier, Stanley Reimer, jarold Schwartz, Monte Zerger, james A. Friesen, Curtis Gering, Gene Men- garelli, john OSWald,Bill Poppe, David E. Schmidt, Warren Seward, Ben Stucky, Lynn Troyer, john Zerger. 52 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Bethel 6 vs t Baker at Bethel 0 vs Ottawa at Bethel 47 vs Friends Bethel 33 vs at Sterling at Bethel 12 vs Col. of Emporia Bethel 13 vs at Kansas Wesleyan Bethel 7 vs at Southwestern at Bethel 19 vs McPherson Bethel 19 vs at Bethany Games with Friends and Sterling were forfeited. KCAC R ECOGNTTION Honorable Mention Randall Goering, Clifford Schmidt, Terry Schrag on the offensive team Randall Goering, Kenneth Graber, Howard Schmidt on the defensive team Threshers serve up a Victory for Homecoming Day Senior Co-Captains Clifford Schmidt and Terry Schrag review strategy for the game with McPherson. 53 Opposition upset by the Threshers. Terry Schrag stops forward progress Football Action Nice block aids Schwartz down the sideline. 54 Homecoming began with a parade After a parade through down- town Newton the floats entered the field where prizes were awarded. I dreamed I beat a Bulldog in my. . by Goessel earned first prizeg Pound 'em by Leisy- Goerz, secondg Mads hadtheaX by White House, third. White House float A BEILLDOG ij QUHEL Goessel and Leisy-Goerz floats HOMECOMING ROYALTY Reign over ganueand banquet The queen IS escorted to her throne by Clifford Schmidt, Co-Captam of the football team. 56 Qu? 1961 Homecoming Queen EVELYN CLAASSEN Attendant Royal Member MYRTLE FUNK BARBARA EPP The royalty have an honored seat at the game. 57 1961-1962 BASKETBALL SQUAD AND COACHES, FIRST ROW: Frank Gaeddert, john Zerger, Kenneth Franz, Frank Nachtigal, Wayne Klassen, Robert Pankratz. SECOND ROW: james Friesen, William Poppe, Arlo Schmidt, john Oswald, Larry Schmidt, Marlyn Fast, Keith Marner. THIRD ROW: Head Basketball Coach Gerhard Buhr, Gerald Gaeddert, Clifford Schmidt, Gene Mengarelli, jim Iantz, Lauren Friesen, Assistant Basketball Coaches Paul Harms and Wesley Buller. BASKETBALL Led by high scorers Robert Pank- record is not in Bethel's favorthe team ratz, Frank Gaeddert, Franklin Nach- kept its spirit as evidenced by its stir- tigal, Kenneth Franz and john Zerger, prise victory over Bethany College Bethel courtmen played many close ex- when the Swedes were leading the citing games only to lose in the last KCAC. few minutes. Although the Win-loss 58 Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Keep spirits in a losing season McPherson Bethany McPherson Sterling Ottawa Col. of Emp. Col. of Emp Phillips McPherson Bethany Friends Baker 52 Bethel 66 Bethel 63 Bethel 60 Bethel 75 Bethel 57 Bethel 75 Bethel 66 Bethel 56 Bethel 74 Bethel 50 Bethel 62 Bethel Tabor Kan. Wes. U Southwestern McPherson Sterling Ottawa Col. of Emp. Bethany Friends Baker Kan. Wes. U Southwestern Recognition: Robert Pankratz KCAC Honorable Mention Letter Awards Kenneth Franz Robert Pankratz Frank Gaeddert Larry Schmidt Wayne Klassen john Zerger Franklin Nachtigal The exhuberant basketball team members congratulate themselves after upsetting Bethany 71 to 67. gf . ,xg If 59 Q if 09 . 7 ilk k is S 1 A 5 5 john Zerger pulls down a rebound. Frank Gaeddert and john Zerger watch Kenneth Franz in the jump ball. Bob Pankratz goes up for a left hook. Basketball Action 60 Wk TRACK Season 's Results lst in three triangular meets 2nd in four triangular meets 3rd in one triangular meet 5th in the K.C.A.C. meet Records Bob Pankratz high jump 6'4 5f8 new school and K,C,A,C, record low hurdles 25 . 6' tied school record shared by Ed Voth, established in 1936 Bob Waltner pole vault l2' 8 lf2 bettered school record of l2' 4 BOB WALTNER BOB PANKRATZ ar Yi' Q .E 2 , 7' NT '5 '.x'k 1' Q 'gig . , ,B T B his fiiiswi. i l' ii 61 TRAC K Final Conference Standings Southwestern lst Baker College of Emporia 2nd Ottawa 4th Bethel 5th Kansas Wesleyan 6th Friends 7th Sterling 8th McPherson 9th Bethany lOth Placed in Conference Meet Bob Waltner pole vault, tie for lst Bob Pankratz high jump, lst Don Enns 880 run, 3rd Brian Schrag mile run, 6th LETTERMEN tie Don Enns, james Friesen, Randall Goering, Kenneth Graber Cale Hudson, Gene Mengarelli, Bob Pankratz, Stan Reimer David Schmidt, Brian Schrag, Bob Waltner The annual Barbecue sponsored by the Letter Club this year brought as the special guest and speaker the 1960 i Olympic Decathlon c h a m p i o n Rafer johnson. Right, Rafer johnson demon- strates the skill with which he won the competition. Season's record Dual Matches Triangular Matches Quadrangular Match GOLF K.C.A. C. Tournament Q54 holesj Baker Ottawa Bethel F riends Letterm en won 5 lost 1 tied 1 won 1 lost l lost l 947 Col. of Emporia 1092 1002 McPherson 1194 1040 Kansas Wesleyan 1265 1053 Clark Graber, Ross Becker, Wayne Klassen, Edward P. Neufeld, Mike Rhoades, Loren Preheim Season's record Bethel 2 Bethel 5 Bethel l Bethel l Bethel 8 Bethel 2 Bethel 2 Bethel 2 Bethel 6 K. C. A. C. Tournament McPherson Bethany Southwestern C. of Emporia Sterling Bethel Baker Kansas Wesleyan Friends Lette rm en TENNIS Bethany 7 Friends 2 McPherson 8 McPherson 8 Kansas Wesleyan 1 Tabor 7 Tabor 5 Sterling 7 Friends 0 In the tournament the two doubles teams, no. 1 comprised ofChesterand Franklin Nachtigal and no. 2 com- prised of Gary Unruhand Arlo Schmidt, and Chester Nachtigal playing no. 2 singles reached the semifinals. Chester Nachtigal, Franklin Nachtigal, Osamu Kawasaki, Gary Unruh, Arlo Schmidt, Bruce Hackett. 63 INTRAMURALS Basketball intramural finals saw Goessel overcome White House, 38 to 32. TEAM MEMBERS VVERE, FIRST ROW: Brian Schrag, John Schmidt, Ken Hochstedler, jim Iuhnke. SECOND ROW: Allen Schmidt, Gary Unruh, Duane Friesen, Dale Linsenmeyer. The Downtowners beat Goering Ist floor west wing 10-4 in the softball finals. THE WINNERS WERE: Loel loganbill, John Bevan, Don Staer- kel, jim jantz, Tom Sandwell. SECOND ROW: Duane Martens, Ken Klufa, Galen Koehn, and Duane Barker. Mat I ml, GIRLS' VARSITY BASKETBALL Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel Bethel McPherson Sterling Bethany Friends Tabor McPherson Sterling Friends Tabor McPherson Central Sterling L ETTER WOMEN Evelyn Wiebe, Eva Hiebert, LaVerle Dirks, Kathy Goering joan Thiessen, Judy Preheirn, Nola Jansen, Kathleen Doerksen Mary Ann Heidebrecht, Doris Becker, Leona Penner Bonnie Neufeld Sylvia Schroeder. joan Thiessen and LaVerle Dirks score COLLEGE FIRST ROW: Rebecca Epp, Evelyn Schmidt, Kathy Dick, Marilyn Mierau, Evelyn Wiebe, Kathy Goering, Charlene Waltmer, janet juhnke, Lola Eisen- beis, Ioan Claassen. SECOND ROW: Evelyn Unruh, Liz Voth, Charlotte Ey- mann, Rachel Ruth, Barbara Claassen, I-Iildegard Friesen, Priscilla Dick, Myrtle Funk, Lois Martens, Judy Claassen, Janice Schrag. THIRD ROW: During the school year the choir gave numerous Sunday evening concerts in churches in the surrounding area. Over spring quarter break they sang in several towns in Oklahoma and Texas . From july 28 through August 18, they toured to the Mennonite World Confer- ence meeting at Kitchener, Ontario. En route the choir gave concerts in Men- nonite churches. Returning from Ontario they performed at the meeting of the General Conference at Bethlehem, Pa. Accompanied by several faculty members, the group traveled by bus. At the World Conference the choir presented a composition by Dr: J. Harold Moyer which had been corn- missioned for the occasion. Written for choir and brass quartet, the piece Was based on selections from Isaiah, I Peter, and I Corinthians. Its first performance was given at commence- ment in june, 1962. The remainder of CHOIR Gary Waltner, Ken Riesen, Henry Friesen, Larry Franz, Loren Preheim, jim Neufeld, Bryce Schmidt, Mark Klaassen, Stan Reimer, Wayne Dyck. FOURTH ROW: Richard Hirschler, Randy Zercher, joe I-Iinz, Gary Rowland, john P. Schmidt, john Zerger, Duane Friesen, Lynn Simpson, Doyle Pre- heirn, Larry Goertzen. the repetoire included a Motet by Sohuetz and Te Deum by Hayden. Membersinf the choir participated in the spring opera, E Gondoliers as soloists and chorus. Immediately fol- lowing the Christmas banquet, mem- bers of the choir pres ented a short opera Benjamin Grede, music composed by Dr. Moyer andlibretto by Mrs. Ruth Unau based on A Christmas Carol by Dickens. 67 WALTER JOST, Director Bethel students and citizens of the Newton community form the civic orchestra which presented with the civic chorus Mozart's Requiem in D Minor. ORCHESTRA 68 INSTRUMENTAL The Trumpet Trio consists of Loren Pre he i m , Randy Zercher, and Bryce Schmidt. Forming the Flute Trio were janet juhnlce Marolyn Moore, and Barbara Rich. 9 MUSIC CONCERT BAND Under the Direction of Dr. Rupert Hohrnann the concert band played several concerts and provided commencement music. 69 REV. JAMES LAWSON, JR. Christian Life Week Speaker REV. HENRIK W. M.ElI-IUIZEN Menno Simons Lectureship LECTURE SERIES Stimulate discussions on campus Christian Life Week sponsored by the Student Christian Fellowship brought james Lawson to the campus. Presently the pastor of Scott Chapel Methodist Church, Shelbyville, Tenn., he has participated in the student sit-ins in Nashville. A leader in the Negro non- violent movement, he spoke on the spiritual involvement of the nonviolent approach. The Menno Simons lecturer was Rev. Henrik W. Meihuizen of the Hague, Netherlands. He is pastor of the Men- nonite church in the Hague and editor of the Dutch Mennonite weekly. The gen- eral title of his lectures was Menno Simons and the Truth. The Bible Lectures gave Bethel the privilege of hearing Dr. Markus Barth. Born in Basel, switzerland, he is Associate Professor of New Testament at the Federated Theological Faculty of the U. of Chicago. The morning talks were on The Coming of Messiah and the evening on Conversation with the Bible. KQ9' ADELE ADDISON, Soprano MARY IDUISE BOEHM, Pianist MEMORIAL HALL SERIES The Memorial Hall Series offers to the student body and the surrounding communities each year excellent pro- grams of lectures, drama, and music. In addition to the fine presentation by Adele Addison and Mary Louise Boehm, this season saw I Musici, an ensemble of Italian chamber musicians. The Cleveland Players returned to present an exciting production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. ,ah , x fam, 4f2:i',.'imlifx , ORGANI Absorb part STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE: Ivan Regier, Vice-Presidentg Bon- nie Nickel, John Regier, Judy Voth, Evelyn Claassen, Secretaryg Kay Schrag, Ross Becker, Ezra Yoder, Jim Juhnke, Presidentg Tony Epp, Treasurerg Lynn Simpson, Esko Loewen. STUDENT COUNCIL Twelve students representing their respective classes and two faculty ad- visers comprise the governing body of the students. They carry out numerous projects, Freshman Initiation, Home- coming, Work Day, WuppertalEXchange Program, and make appointments to student committees and publications. STUDENT COURT Members are elected by the student body to serve on this judicial board which reviews violations of campus regulation. Presently it is undergoing evaluation and revision by a committee appointed by the Student Council. STUDENT COURT MEMBERS ARE: Betty Pankratz, Judy Claassen, Brian Schrag, Chairman, Bob Pankratz, Howard Schmidt, Ivan Regier, Joanne Zerger, Secretary- Treasurer. eff it X-kg ZATIONS of student life COLLEGIAN STAFF INCLUDES: Gary Stucky, Gary Waltner, Carol Froese, and Evelyn Claassen. COL LEGIAN RECREATION COUNCIL Putting out a bi -Weekly ca mpu s Appointed by the student council its newspaper is the task of the staff and purpose is to provide social activities their reporters. A Special edition was for the student body. Under its sponsor- prepared for the Homecoming. ship several evenings of folk games were held. THE RECREATION COUNCIL CONSISTS OF: Evelyn Unruh, Tom Kruse, Chairmang Brian Schrag, Priscill Dick, Secretaryg Kathy Dick, NOT PICTURED. CJ, x V C7 Beta Kappa Sponsor is Mrs. Vernon Neufeld. MEMBERS ARE, FIRST ROW: Betty Pankratz, Vice-Presi- dent, Evelyn Wiebe, Treasurer, Rosalind Enns, President, Nadine Nikkel, Secretary. SECOND ROW: jo- ann Krehbiel, Lerace Boshart, joan Claassen, Margaret Woodard, Judy Voth, joycelyn Schmidt. THIRD ROW: Annalee Schmidt, Judy Claassen, Erna Neufeld, Kathy Goering, Carol l-lege, Myrtle Funk. FOURTH ROW: Amanda Epp, Rosemary Ummel, Barbara Epp, Priscilla Dick, joan Flickner, La Verle Dirks. BETA KAPPA Members of this service organiza- tion usher at football and basketball games, Memorial Hall series, and all fine arts p roductions. With money earned by selling refreshments at the football games, t hey purchased the crowns and made the robes for the ho m e c o m ing royalty. During com- mencement Weekend they held a tea for alumnae of Beta Kappa. 74 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RADIO STATION KBCT ARE: Gene Schmidt, Gary Stucky, Clark Graber, Erwin Boschmann, LaVon Ediger, and Leo Pauls. CIRCLE K KBCT Sponsored by the Kiwanis, Circle The campus radio station broad- K is a campus service club. They cast programs of varieties of music, policed the campus on Halloween night news, and student interviews, and tapes and sold Thresher pins to raise money of games and other college productions. for a Bethel College sign. CIRCLE K MEMBERS ARE: Howard Schmidt, David Regehr, Ken Unruh, Paul Linscheid, Lynn Simpson, jim Neufeld, Nelson Gingerich. MISSING IS Ron I-latchett. 75 f W X x i SE YN -af' f: rg, - X il at A K x '31 LETTER CLUB PARTICIPANTS ARE, FIRST ROW: Stan Reimer, Larry Goertzen, Vice- Presidentg Terry Schrag, Presidentg Howard Schmidt, Secretary-Treasurerg Maurice Ediger. SECOND ROW: Wesley Buller, Brian Schrag, Frank Gaeddert, Don Enns, Bob Pankratz, Dick Gaeddert, Bob Walmer, Gerhard Buhr. THIRD ROW: Randy Goering, Ken Graber, Clark Graber, Monte Zerger, james P. Stucky, john Zerger, Frank Nachtigal, jim Fenner. FOURTH ROW: Osamu Kawasaki, Kenneth Franz, Clifford Schmidt, Chester Nachtigal. L ETTER CL UB The Letter Club is an honorary organization composed of Winners of school letters in intercollegiate com- petition. To acquaint the community with the college athletic program, it sponsored the annual barbecue. The featured speaker Was Rafer johnson, 1960 Olympic Decathlon Champion. CHEERLEADERS ARE: Leann Krehbiel, Lois Schrag, bara Epp, and joan Krehbiel. CHEERLEADERS Sponsored by the Student Council and the Athletic Department, they are elected by the student body each year. Leading the songs of victory and offer- ing moral support in times of defeat, they led the chants of the students at football and basketball games. Peter Trott, Bar- :mummy Phi Beta Lambda Adviser is Mrs. Ruth Unrau. MEMBERS ARE: Bette jean Franz, Leann Krehbiel, Secretary, Janice Goering, jacqualyn Flowers. SECOND ROW: Marlyce Friesen, jo- anne Flickner, Patsy Krehbiel, Kathy Redekop. THIRD ROW: Ken Swart- zendruber, Verlin Harder, Treasurer: Vincent Driver. FOURTH ROW: Wil- lard Plenert, Frank Gaeddert, Wilburn Dillon, Charles Frank. MISSING IS Marlyn Fast, President. PHI BETA LAMBDA A chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America, it offers pro- fessional s e rv i c e s and information. Membership is open to students major- ing in Economics or Business Admin- istration. S.N.E.A. S.N.E.A. is open to all students Who plan to enter the p rofe S sion of teaching in public schools. Sponsored by the National Education Association, it offe rs information to prospective teachers. FUTURE TEACHERS IS THE STUDENT NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ARE: Bon- nie Nickel, Betty Pankratz, Nadine Nikkel, Secretary-Treasurer: Priscilla Selzer, Vice- Presidentg Kathy Koop, Ioycelyn Schmidt, Kay Schrag. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Neufeld, Helen Goering, Evelyn Claassen, Iris Kaufman, Evelyn Unruh, Erna Thieszen. THIRD ROW: Richard Nickel, LaVon Ediger, President, Frank Nachtigal, Don Klassen, Larry Bartel, Tom Sandwell. .rip f .ff CHURCH WORKERS' FELLOWSHIP I r , R RR 3 -if I The Church Workers' Fel- lowship is open to anyone plan- ning to enter some phase offull- time Christian service. It 1 1 operates in conjuction with the .1-'QI'- WSStGr11 District Youth Fellow- J ship and the General Conference Board of Christian Service. THE CHURCH WORKERS' FELLOWSHIP CONSISTS OF: Donovan Unruh, Naomi Reimer, Elsie Berg, Mrs. Walter Klaassen, Dr. Walter Klaassen, Richard Hirschler, Sheldon Sawatzky, Alfred Hamm, Dale Linsenmeyer, and Henry Friesen. WOMEN'S GOVERNING COUNCIL Under a change in the constitution the Wornen's Governing Council will represent resident women students. The council sponsors several all-girl parties during the year including a Christmas tree decorating fest. GOVERNING WOMEN STUDENTS ARE: Margie Price, Priscilla Selzer, Presidentg Nola Jansen, Secretaryg Jeanette Claassen, Nadine Nikkel, Evelyn Wiebe, Carol Hege, Betty Pankratz, ViceePresident3 Barbara Eymann, Joanne Zerger. 'WL we' ?'mt THE STUDENT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CABINET CONSISTS OF, FIRST ROW: Kay Peters, Ken Lohrentz, President: Hildegard Friesen, Leanna Goering, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Kay Schrag, Erwin Boschmann, Ken Hochstedler, Brian Schrag, Vice-President, and Joan Claassen. STUDENT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP The Student Christian Fellowship aims to serve the religious needs of the Whole student body through pro- jects, worships, discussions and lec- tures. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Monthly meetings, covering various phases of homernaking, are held by the Home Economics Club. The club, which is affiliated with the American Home Economics Association and the Kansas Home Economics Association, is open to those interested in home- making. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB MEMBERS ARE, FIRST ROW: Lois Peters, Rosalind Enns, Char- lene Walther, Caroline Lambert, Bernita Kinzie, Margaret Kroeker, Erna Schmidt. SECOND ROW: Mary janzen, Judy Preheim, Bonnie Neufeld, Doris Becker, Karen Voth, Connie Epp, Evelyn Wiebe. NOT PICTURED ARE: Edna Ruth Kemp, President, Verda Epp, Vice- Presidentg Nadine Nikkel, Treasurer, Sharon Kroeker, Secretary. .fi-.1::, , ja CL? MN. S MATHEMATICS CLUB MEMBERS ARE, FIRST ROW: Richard Rempel, President, Tony Epp, Vice-Presi- dent, Dr. Arnold Wedel. SECOND ROW: Dave Schmidt, Chester Nachtigal, Paul Harms. THIRD ROW: Otto Friesen, Don Enns, Galen Peters. MATHEMATI CS CL UB Open to students with an interest in math, it features student presen- tations and guest speakers. They hosted the conference of the state math organization on campus in the spring. Cl-IEMINAR Chemistry students are invited to join Cheminar. Its programs in- cluded a field trip to F ro ntie r Chemical Co ., to the K. U. chemistry department and a visit to the campus by the staff of the K-State graduate department of chemistry. CHEMINAR MEMBERS POSE OUTSIDE THE LAB, FIRST ROW: Roy Schroeder, Erwin Boschmann, Duane Schroeder, Barbara Burdette, janet Klaassen. SECOND ROW: Dr. Ronald Rich, Gary Stucky, Joanne Zerger, Bob Delaplane, Dave Schmidt, Orvin Voth. 7,1-K, BIOL OGY CL UB Any student who is interested in the biological sciences is invited to participate. The group toured St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. Plans are under Way for a more active club next year. ..,.1 sv, THE BIOLOGY CLUB CON- SISTS OF: Nelson Gingerich, Barbara Burdette, Secretary- Treasurerg Bob Waltner, Vice- Presidentg Ken Peters, Presi- dent, Wayne Wiens, Theora Pauls. Q3 Participants in the Philosophy Club sponsored by Dr. Harold Gross are Hans Sieper, Dave Ianzen, Kay Peters, Menno Froese, Bar- bara Eyrnann, Duane Friesen. PHIL OS OPI-IY CL UB Organized to encourage philosophi- cal discussion, the club selects a writing to discuss each year. Paul Tillich' s is Courage To .Ee was chosen 1961-1962. STUDENT WIVES The organization for student wives revived last year. Monthly meetings held in the homes of faculty members provide a social hour and information from guest speakers. Offi c e r s are Mrs. LaVon Ediger, Presidentand Mrs. james Gaeddert, Secretary. The Students Wives are joined by their husbands and children for a pic- nic. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Schrag, Mr. and Mrs. james Gaeddert, Mr. and MIS. Kenneth Franz, Mr. and Mrs. LaVon Ediger, Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Harder, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Troyer, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Frie- sen. 3,0- Ab'- i i SCENES The script of the play has been written, the actors have built characters. As the lights Slowly bring the stage to life, the drama beginsg its initial dialogue and movements leave no lasting impression. After a few moments the audience has identified the time and location and has begun to distinguish the personalities of the participants. The begin- ning of the campus year is simi- larly disjointed until a pattern is established. Days follow one another with seemingly irregular lengths. Some days are quickly forgotten, their content is absorb- ed into the final draft of a re- search paper, a difficult chapter of chemistry, or the anticipation of an exciting event. Other days brun vividly upon recall. Some- thing someone said remains fresh in memory. The last exhausting seconds of a close basketball game return again and again. The scenes of aday or a few moments give dimension to the framework of the plot. Within the pattern our experiences become innumerable, individual dramas, and span moments of conflict, joy, satisfaction, bitterenss, de- pression, humor, irony, and ex- hileration. Gordon Schrag calls for bids on items contributed to the Wupper- tal Auction. The Bethel student body supports an exchange with the Wuppertal Academy, Wuppertal, Germany. VVhile Hans Sieper was on our campus this year, Ruth Ewy studied at Wupper- tal. Dr. Schellenberg lectures on abnormal psychology to intent stu dents. v- -mfr uw., , 'S- , A - . 5 W il. X High school counselors visited the campus one day to interview the respective graduates of their schools. jake Goering is involved in a discussion of where he finds himself at Bethel. Janet juhnke wishes well some members of the dele- gation of Bethel who went to Washington, D. C. in December to support President Kennedy's reluctance them to resume atmospheric nuclear testing. Ready to go are Donovan Unruh, Ken Peters, joan Claassen, and Ken Lohrentz. Q . Freie die Marie, a play about engagement and marriage in pioneer days, is presented in the Schweizer dialect. MENNONITE FOLK FESTIVAL Keeps folklore alive The Mennonite Folk Festival was held on the Bethel College campus April 5, 6 and 7 to pay tribute to the faith, industry and sacrifice of our pioneering forefathers and to promote an intelli- gent and sincere appreciation for the best aspects of our spiritual heritage, folkways and folklore. The activities included displays and demonstrations of handcrafts, suchas quilting, knitting, and tatting, and farm exhibits of wheat threshing, corn shelling, horseshoeing, and butchering. A Kaffee Klatsch in Memorial Hall offered 25 diffe r ent traditional Mennonite pastries. Films and discussions on folklore were avail- able. On April 6 and 7 a Low German Dinner was served in Memorial Hall. The menu included Schinkefleesch, Roggebrot, and Aprikoseplautz. Each evening four plays were pre- sented, one in English and three in German dialects. The English drama, Brothers in Christ, written by Caesar von Arx, portrayed the early Mennonite beliefs and witness and the relationship between the Swiss Brethrenand Zwingli. The dialect plays were Freie die Marie in Schweizer, Die alte Ruhbanld' in Prussian, and De Fria in Low Ger- man. Members of the casts were Bethel College students and residents of the surrounding area. ,Z 'fa I-Iuldrych Zwingli, Aaron Epp, reassures his wife Anna, Alma Mast, in Brothers in Christ. A demonstration of horseshoeing brings back another aspect of pioneer life. 87 ff -w,:s1f2, K wp 2, f S Q X Rodgers and Hammerstein's Designed and Directed by Norman Lofland Carrie Pipperidge . . Myrtle Funk julie jordan . Mrs. Mullin . Billy Bigelow . Policeman . Bascombe . . Nettie Fowler Enoch Snow . jigger Craigin Rosalind Enns Donna Walker Loren Preheim . . . Stan Peters Fred Penner Priscilla Dick Gary Rowland . . . . . Ronald Hatchett Captain . . . john Schmidt Heavenly Friend QBrother joshuaj james E. Stuclcy Starkeeper . . . . . Esko Loewen Louise .... . . Caron Dick Enoch Snow, jr. . . . john A. janzen Principal .......... Stan Peters Doctor Seldon ....... Esko Loewen Snow children Bruce Buhr, Cornelia Krahn Carnival troupe: judy Anduss, jerry Leisy Barbara Rich, joan Bartel, jon Coleman LEFT: Billy Bigelow entering Heaven meets the Starl-ceeper RIGHT: jigger waits for Billy to help him rob Mr. Bascombe BOTTOM: julie jordan meets Billy the carousel barker. Antigone Two versions, one ancient one modern Designed and Directed by Antigone - Ismene - - Greon - . Haemon - - Teiresias - Guard - - - Messenger - Eurydice - Attendant - A B057 . . Adapted by Lewis Galantiere From the play by jean Anouilh Designed and Directed by Chorus . . Antigone . . Nurse . Isnfiene . Haemon . . Greon . . . First Guard Second Guard Third Guard Messenger . Page . . . Eurydice . LEFT: Creon is placed in a dilemma by the action of Antigone. TOP RIGHT: Antigone calmly faces her death BOTTOM RIGHT: Tieresias the blind seer Warns Creon. I :..,,f . ,I- J aw' up M X , 5' N 5 pw Y S, 14 wi? N X Jr 'iv' H Q 792,- 8 1 11 f 1 '. ' 'iQ ?5:.:f A- .. -,:, RQ 'X Y W F , 2 'ff 5 ,Q 4 , M ffiiskfi ,f ii ta ja sfkxf ' si ,. or 0 5 Wg fi' 11-, , 5, '12 ,K -2125, 'K f,.qjQ:L?:i'.v ' ff J wp 'Eg H' ,K . H M , 1 .Q ., ..-H.. vt ww ,Q ff? -We ' ,Q' 4 E VVL KK if f K :L ,K -.Qs Q-fv xg ,M . .muff Q' J Q wif , 49 1 , , fi ix W . , Q? ,Mx .fu H122 X ff '34 ., .. , ., -4' , 1 ., 5' f X . 'Kg if x :P 1 . f ,szggdlai The park built by the Duchess of Pont-au-Bronc for her nephew Albert. Time Remembered by jean Anouilh English version by Patricia Moyes Designed and Directed by Norman Lofland Amanda, a Milliner . . . Caron Dick The Duchess of Pont-au-Bronc .... Diane Klassen Theophilus, a Butler . . . Peter Trott Lord Hector ....... Delvyn Epp The Taxi -Driver .... Don Schmidt The Ice-Cream Man .... Gerry Epp Prince Albert ...... john Regier Ferdinand, a Head Waiter ...... Ronald I-Iatchett The Cloakroom Attendant. .Carol Voth The Gypsy Violinist ........ Dr. Rupert Hohmann The Ghilly ....... Dave Schmidt The Landlord ...... Bruce Gray Footmen, Waiters and Servants. . . Paul Epp, Barbara Rich, Lauren Friesen, Elizabeth Heath LEFT: The Duchess goes to great lengths to aid her melancholy nephew. RIGHT: Leocardia had many charming ec- centricities such as nibbling orchids. Arte tv. The rightful heir to the throne of Barataria is discovered in the final scene l O 7 Gilbert and Sulhvan s The Grand Inquisitor and the Duke seek the Prince. The noble ladies teach J in f H Hi lu The Duke of Plaza-Toro, A Grandee of Spain . . Stan Reimer Luiz, His Attendant ............. Gary Rowland Don Alhambra Del Bolero, The Grand lnquisitor ...... Marco Palmieri, Venetian Gondolier . Giuseppe Palmieri, Venetian Gondolier Antonio .............. Francesco ............. Giorgio ......... Annibale ........ The Duchess of Plaza-Toro . Casilda, Her Daughter . . Gianetta ........ Tessa ........ Fiametta, Contadine . Victoria ........... Giulia ............. Inez, The King's Foster Mother . Production Director and Conductor . Chorus Master .......... Sets, Lighting . . . . THE GONDOLIERS Lynn Simpson . Kenneth Riesen . Doyle Preheim . . Wayne Dyck . . john Schmidt . David Schmidt . Bryce Schmidt . . . Becky Epp . . Myrtle Funk Charlene Waltner . . Kathryn Dick . . Priscilla Dick . . . Rachel Ruth . Marilyn Mierau Marilyn Mierau . Rupert Hohmann . . . Walter Jost . Norman Lofland the gondoliers the gavotte Hawkie and company celebrate a successful show. 5 Mr. Buller gives john Regier his second year football letter. AWARDS CHAPEL Recognizes outstanding students Doyle Preheim receives a Thresher Award from Dr Neufeld for excellence in drama. 96 SENIOR CHAPEL In one of two skits which were presented, liberal arts graduate Al Habegger seeks to find employment in the company of Curtis Hartenberger. Paul Unruh and Edna Ruth Kemp place the traditional letters themselves in the vault which will be opened upon the tenyear anniversary of the class. A-' WNW1 Outstanding graduates of Bethel college are recognized by the Alumni Awards which were received this year by Sister Theodosia Harms and Dr. David S. Pankrtz. Rev. Samuel J. Goering was honored with an Alumni Award posthumously. ALUMNI BANQUET The surviving members of the 50th anniversary class recall the early days of Bethel College at the Alumni Banquet. i I After Dr. Meyer, the Academic Dean presented the candidates for degrees, Dr. Neufeld awarded the diplomas. Priscilla Sel- zer receives her diploma and congratulations. COMMENCEMENT The Order of the Golden A the highest academic of Bethel College was awarded by Dr. Neufeld to Carol Smith Tieszen, Duane Schroeder, Berneil Rupp Mueller, james C. juhnke, David janzen, Duane Friesen and Alfred Habegger. weve ,W l 13459675544 IN MEMORIAM Charlesj. Kauffman' s great interest in nature began in his early boyhood spent on a farm near Marion, South Dakota. At fifteen he took up taxidermy and began to mount birds and animals and later attended a taxidermy school in Omaha, Nebraska. Besides farming he began collecting museum materials which became a community attraction. In 1940 he accpeted the invitation of the college Board of Di re ct o r s to bring the museum to the campus on a donation basis with himself as curator. In the years following he greatly developed and built up the museum, which presently contains over 10,000 items. ln the last fiscal year more than 10, 000 persons visited it. His life was characterized by integrity, industry, and a great eager- ness to share with others the richness and variety of all things good and beautiful that he found in nature. It pleased him to think that he had lit a torch which would be carried on by others. 3 4, , .,.-.., f ..., -,. -'L ,.-A V 'WT' ' 1 urn . ,V. ,, ,. . ,, ,