Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 266 of the 1976 volume:

2c, And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men. but choice and precious in the sight of God, you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. I Peter 2:4,5 The Spire yearbook is a student’s handbook to Bethel College, a four-year, accredited, coeducational Christian liberal arts college with approximately 1600 students and a teaching faculty of more than 100. The college, owned and operated by the Baptist General Conference, is located at 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills, Minnesota (refer to college catalog for academic information). This book is published by a student staff under the direction of the Student Senate and has been printed by Bolger Publications, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the school year 1975-2 1976. 3 Bethel Is Bricks Although many of our Bethel buildings are almost entirely composed of bricks, they will probably not be one of the important things you will remember when thinking back on this year. Yet there is a beauty to be found in the history of these ordinary objects that constantly surround us. The long process from mud and straw to the final brick can be compared to our growth as Christians and students. Each individual brick on campus was layed in a planned position to form and strengthen the buildings, just as we “like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house.” (1 Peter 2: 4 5). The Master Builder who created us also laid a perfect foundation, and wc arc commanded to be careful and evaluate how we build upon it. (I Corinthians 3: 10). The decision to enroll in a Christian liberal arts college is an important step in making blueprints for building. It is not the plan everyone should make. But for those who do, it need not be an “empty wait for real life. We cannot turn life on and off like a light during our college years. This is life now. We are involved in a creative process of building, evaluating, and rebuilding. Before continuing, let’s evaluate our present craftsmanship. In an article by Donald Larson (Professor of Linguistics and Anthropology), “The Student as Spelunker” (January 1975). he evaluates students in comparison to cave-explorers: “Enrolling in a class is like paying someone to take you on a tour, adventure, or exploration. In our academic marketplace, you ought to ask yourself whether you want to fork over more than S200.00 of someone’s hard-earned cash to someone who will tell you how to spend your time. You need to evaluate whether you will be or have been ready to explore, to go on an adventure, or merely take a conventional tour. The Tourist can tramp along for the fun of it, let someone else hold the lantern, listen to the comments, do what he is told and stay out of trouble. The Adventurer can follow a slightly 4 different route by investing more time, energy. and talent. This will take him through more rugged activities and require more individual effort and initiative. The Explorer, whose level of commitment is even higher, can take an even different trail requiring even more involvement and independent effort. Both adventurers and explorers need a good heart, a creative soul, and a strong mind.” In the words of Stewart Luckman (Asst. Professor of Art), this evaluation of ourselves as students, graduates and faculty has made today an important “question making time.” If we have found miss-laid bricks in our building from this questioning and exploring process, it may be time to do some rebuilding. We may be “made nervous by the new.” We want things not to be rearranged. Yet “to live constructively in such a time, one needs to be an artist — a maker or builder of things, which is simply to say we must be beautiful, human, and Christian. There is a wild booming joy resounding in many of the psalms which is a delight in the greatness of God and all that He has made. The creative process can continue to happen here if we let the Father’s presence permeate our beings. Rejoice in ordinary experience. In the words of Pope Paul VI: We shall love our time our civilization our technical science our art our sport our world we shall love with Christ’s heart. Could this not be. in part the spirit that sustains and builds us as a Christian liberal arts community? (S. Luckman, faculty devotions, 1974). Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1) Calendar 19751976 1-3 Welcome Week 4 Classes begin 6 Com Roast and Football Game 12 Monk and Mike Monroe Concert 16 Lamb’s Players 23 Campfire on Sem Hills 26 Movie — “The Emigrants” 2-4 Homecoming 4 Honeytrec Concert 16 Opening of''GodspeU” 24 C. Eddy Thomas Concert 31 Halloween Activity Oct lov 3 Imperials Concert 8 Movie — The Poseidon Adventure 10 Wigs Nilroc-Brina Yansboom Pic Bakine Contest 14 Pops Concert 15 Alumni Basketball Game 21.22 Nik Dag 27-30 Thanksgiving 5-7 Festival of Christmas 15-17 Exams 18 Christmas Vacation begins Dec 5 Gasses begin 23 Openingof Huclc Finn' 26-30 Founders Week 13.14 Sno-Daze 21 Edify Concert 25 Old Time Movies Night 28 YMCA Night Feb Viar 1 Andra6 Crouch and the Disciples 11 Openingof Our Town” 12 Band Concert 17 St. Patrick's Day Party 19 Moods 20 Musical Offering” Ensemble 29 Spring Break begins 9 Movie — Day of the Dolphin” 10.11 Senior Retreat 16-18 Easter Vacation 23,24 Spring Formal 28-30 Drama: The Devil’s Disciple 28 Openingof Render Unto” May 1 Taylor Falls All-School Picnic 5 Professor Rainbow's Colorful Caravan of Theatricals 5 All-School Beef Barbeque Picnic 7 Spring Music Festival 8 World’s Greatest Athlete’ 14 All-School Banquet 18-21 Exams 23 Commencement 5 Contents Senior Pic 11 Studies 57 Organizations 75 Fellowship 97 Fine Arts 113 Color 127 Ads 129 Fine Arts; cont. 145 Sports 153 Events 179 Student Pic 207 Bethel College 3900 Bethel Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Telephone: (612) 641-6400 9 I salute Bethel’s bicentennial class from Great Britain, cradle of our nation. Here I am continuing a semester-long research project in which I have been privileged to study spiritual renewal movements which God is using in our time. My hope is to discover an approach to a Christian retreat center program appropriate to a college campus which can further stimulate simultaneous growth spiritually and intellectually in the midst of the academic life. This personal synthesis of devotion and scholarship has been one of the most important quests of our graduating seniors. All of us know that education alone is not enough. America’s recent history is witness to the inadequacy of mere brilliance. It is only as we link our knowledge and skills to the purposes of God for our nation — and for our world —that Christian education finds its highest fulfillment. Nineteen hundred seventy six is a year both to celebrate the birthday of the land we love and to dedicate ourselves anew' to the enduring spiritual values by which it was shaped for us. I pray that each senior honored in this Spire will be a vital Christian link between America’s past and her future. God bless you everyone! Carl H. Lundquist President r t I Senior Pictures 1 u Don Anderson Speech i Comm Si. Paul. Mn Sieve J. Anderson A:i(hro Language Stds Rockford. II Valerie Anderson Elem Ed Minneapolis. Mn Mar Adelsman Political Sc Soc Work Fergus Falls. Mn Carol Austin Psych Quito. Ecuador Jean Barker Chemistry Pre-Med Bloomington. Mn Fredda Baker Elem Ed English Tracy. Ca Sandra Muck Barringer Second Ed Soc Stds St. Paul. Mn • w Daniel Anderson Chemistry Pre Med Hoffman Estates. II Linda Armstrong Ekm Ed English Irving. Tx Daniel Billman Chemistry Pre-Med St. Louis Park, Mn Mike Porterfield Economics Austin. Mn PaulQuanrud Math Physics Eau Claire, Wi Ted Johnson Physical Ed Northbrook. 11 Roger Madison Business Brownsdalc. Mn Craig Hansen Physical Ed Alexandria. Mn Pete Anderson Political Sc History Northbrook. II Linda Kay Benson English Lit Edina, Mn Paul Biederman Biology Pre-Dental Anchorage. Ak Leanne Bondhus Church Music Bloomington, Mn IS Susan Bean Biology St. Paul. Mn Linda Berry Elem Ed Soc Stds Orange City. Ia Terry Berntson Anthro Bagley. Mn Rita Blair Soc Work Drama Glcnwood. Mn 16 Nancy Brunkow Elcm Ed Music Mahtomcdi, Mn Patricia Burgar Soc Work La Mcsa.Ca Jeff Brvnildson Steve Calvin Business Chemistry Pre-Med Cambridge. Mn Tucson. Az Karen Carlson Psych. Columbus, Ohio Rcbekah Dabill Art Ed Pine River. Mn Kathleen Cinnamon Assoc of Arts Englewood. Co Charlie Cosgrove Biblical Thcol Stds Orland Park. II 18 Nancy Crum Psych Lake Geneva. Wi David Mortensen Biology Waukegan. II Nancy Cullen Assoc of Arts Edina. Mn Jancllc Cook Psych Coon Rapids. Mn Wendy Dahlquist Elem Ed Art St. Louis Park. Mn 19 Deborah Kahl Elem Fd Soc Stds Holstein. Ia Paula Cutshall Elem Ed Soc Stds Edina. Mr Raymond A. Crutcher Business Garden Grove, Ca Daniel Chalmers International Relations Cataingan. Masba Carla Dahl English Lit Anoka. Mn Anne Carlson w husband Sheldon Political Sc St. Paul. Mn Vicki Pcngra Dahl English Lit Minneapolis. Mn Bruce Dahlman Chemistry Cambridge. Mn Daryl Musscr Biblical Sc Thcol Stds Sherburn. Mn Roberta Bjorklund Biblical Thcol Stds Austin. Mn Julie Blomquist Political Sc English Lit Lake Lillian. Mn Sarah Walbert History Osaka,Japan 21 Roger Ettel Biology St. Paul. Mn Sucllyn Gliddcn Biblical 6c Thcol Stds Cass Lake. Mn Ann Gottfred Music Rockford. II Paul Goddard Speech Portland. Or Cindy Gibson, w husband Mike Second Ed ! English Medford. Wi Chery! B. Swanson Elcm Ed English St. Paul. Mn Judith Peterson Grocn Elcm Ed St. Paul. Mn Pam Granzow Physical Ed Arlington Hts, II Kimbcriy Graber Art Ed Forest City. Ia Deborah Gustafson Linguistics Seattle. Wa 23 Gwenn Dalkc Biblical Thcol Stds Chisholm. Mn Ruth (Dec Dee) Doc Drama Speech Philadelphia. Pa Sheri Drenter Recreation Davenport, la Don Dc Jong Soc Work Wheaton. II 24 - Don Ebb Philosophy Bible Richfield. Mn Dean Edwall Music Ed Minnetonka. Mn John P. Erickson Business Thief River Falls. Mn Kaye Erickson, w husband Carl Art Minneapolis. Mn 1 2S Robert Gacklc Music Ed Kluni. Nd Lynn Feilcr Elem Ed Drama Livingston. Ni Marcia Gannaway Elem Ed Art Adrian. Mn Joanne Flint Psychology Stacy. Mn Colleen Gaucr Soc Work Sociology Willmar. Mn Paul Grccly Chemistry Pre-Med Minneapolis. Mn Debra Griffiths Soc Work Psych Federal Way. Wa Curtis Johnson (bind) Psych Grand Rapids. Mn 27 Jim R. Hall Chemistry St. Paul. Mn Donna Hcgdah! English Lit St. Paul. Mn Anna Hobbs Soc Work Psych Lakeside. Ca Claudia Jeanne Hallstcin Art Smithtown. Ny Barbara Holmbcrg Music Watertown, Mn Debra Hubbard Elem Ed Soc Stds Bible Tracy. Mn Thomas Hainlcn (drk) Psych Roseville, Mn Jill Kathleen Johnson Art Minneapolis. Mn 29 Gloria Jackson Anthro Watervillc, la Sue Huber Psych Minnetonka. Mn Dana Hofseth, w wife Becky Biology Garden Grove. Ca Dick Houde Second Ed English St. Paul. Mn Diane Lynn Guclkcr Psych Staples. Mn Dena Haugen Soc Education Spec Social Sciences Brian Howell Economics Business Arden Hills, Mn Martha Henk Psych North Branch. Mn Keith Johnson Chemistry Minneapolis. Mn 31 32 Anthony Wai-Sum Lai Biology Prc-Mcd Hong Kong Lcann Johnson Chemistry Pre-Med Richfield. Mr. Paul Jorgensen Music Ed Rochester. Mn Cordell Kumerow Psych St. Paul, Mn Sheldon Paul Johnson Psych Soc Work Braham. Mn Mr. Mrs. Bruce Kaihoi and Kid. Psych Willmar, Mn Dan Joling English Lit Rhinelander. Wi Bryan King Soc Work Behavioral Sc Shoreview, Mn Linda Larson Art Soc Work Peoria. II Paul Kling Speech Britt, la also, friend Don Landin George Dupere Music Ed Belle Glade. FI Gary Nyquist Music Ed Harns. Mn Kathy Koetter Drama Biblical Theol Stds Omaha, Ne Mark D. Johnson Philosophy Portland. Or Steve A. Johnson 34 Marcia Knight Psych St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Top to bottom-.Paul Jorgensen. Dan Swenson Social Work Ashville.Ny Dean Ed wall. Doug Peterson Psych Grand Rapids. Mi Martha Larson Linguistics Baligaon. Assam. India Lanny Law Psveh Richfield. Mn I 35 Susan Moriarty Larson, w husband Bruce Anthro St. Paul. Mn Marcia Marlin F.Icni Ed Soe Stds Silver Lake. Mn John Opsata Music Ed Luvcrnc. Mn Sharor. Lea Psych Oakville. Ontario Ann Nelson Art Ed Clear Lake. Ia Sally Onyshuk Art Minneapolis. Mn 36 Marilyn HoogeMauk, w husband Marty Art Photography Mountain Lake. Mn Joan Nystrom Elem Ed Soe Stds Kirkwood. Mo Daniel V.A. Olson Sociology St. Paul. Mn 38 Diane Lewis Elem Ed Soc Stds Lagrange. II Tim Leafblad Chemistry Pre-Med Waukegan. II Sheila Marie Ledin Church Music Organ Fridley. Mn Jodilyn Luithle Elem Ed Music Washburn. Nd Darryl Lindquist Second Ed Soc Stds Rapid River. Mi Lorraine Linder Biolog)' Seattle. Wa Debbie Grassman Moser, w husband Neil Eleni Ed English Omaha. Nc Josephine Ann Mooney Soc Work Rockford.il 39 40 Linnea Nelson Soc Work Pine City. Mn Cynthia Joy Metcalf Music Ed Brooklyn Park. Mn Elizabeth (Libby) Mann Psych Biblical Theol Stds Wheaton. 11 Hideo Nishihata Math Physics Wakayama. Japan Bruce Nickel Music Ed Bingham Lake. Mn Susan Jean Olson Biology Fridley. Mn Denise Olson Elem Ed Art Mahtomedi. Mn Daniel Meng Chemistry Kowloon. Hong Kong 11 42 Robert B. Johnson Biology $t. Paul, Mn Cynthia Olsten Political Sc White Bear Lake. Mn Blair Oklobzija Philosophy Bible New Ulm. Mn Ted Palcn Chemistry St. Paul. Mn Marcia Palmquist Hlcm Ed Music Canova. $d Diane Reimers Pearson Music Ed Welch. Mn John (Jake. Jack) Jay Parker Art Cambridge. Mn Sheila Peck Biblical Thcol Stds Geneva. II Elizabeth Parker Second Ed English Stevens Point, Wi 4.3 ■■i Shari Paulson Anthro Psych Norfolk, Va Lianc Schmidt Second Ed English Lar.sing, Mi Pat Repp Psych Drama Portsmouth. Va Hans Sclvog Sue Work Arden Hills. Mn Bruce Peterson Math Physics New Richmond. Mn Tom Schafer Elem Ed Soc Stds Trimont, Mn Douglas Rutzen. w Anita Larson Art Minneapolis. Mn Hclli Scott Rebney Soc Work Minnetonka. Mn Richard B. Skov Psych Edina. Mn Robert K.C. Paulson, w wife Marsha Psych Soc Work Galesburg, II Gillian E. Shaw Elem Ed Art Coventry. England 45 William Gustav Peterson Social Work Morton Grove, II Galcr. Quaring Music Ed Broadus. Mt Norman Wesley Plasch Second Ed History Richfield. Mn Gary D. Pool Music Ed Mahtomedi. Mn 46 Fatty Celine Stein Psych Olympia. Wa Terry Scruggs Political Sc Park Ridge. II Alilca Shelton Political Sc San Bcrnadina.Ca Craig Rapcr Biblical Theol Stds Falls Church. Va James F.. Stockfisch Business Glenview, II Naomi Torgrimson Elem Ed Soc Stds Worthington. Mn Joan van Gorkom Psych Soc Work Bigelow. Mn, and Paul van Gorkom Business KuIm.Nd John Holine Psych Business Isanti. Mn Marilyn Triggs English Lit Bclmond. la Susan Trautman Elem Ed Soc Stds Rochester, Mn Trish Swanson Physical Ed Donr.cbrog. Nc Michele Stokes Psych Minneapolis. Mn Jane Heglc Physical Ed Minneapolis. Mn Linda M. Johnson Physical Ed Forest City, la Bonnie Ringold Math St. Paul, Mn Karen Walcn Elem Ed Minneapolis, Mn 49 Steve Nelson History Political Sc Sturgeon Bay, Wi Judy Whittaker Elem Ed Drama Silver Bay. Mn Gail Hedstrom Elem Ed Natural Sc Ida Grove. la Kathy Blake Elem Ed English Henriette, Mn Jane Strar.dquist Art Watertown. Mn Cindy Wobig Music Ed Church Music Canova. Sd Pamela Kramer Soc Work Psych Slayton. Mn Lto R Judy. Kathy Jane. Gail Bob Duffett Psych Canfield. Oh Susie Withcrington Psych Dunlap. II. and Dale Witherington Biblical Theol Stds San Clemente. Ca Carol Walker w husband Rob Elem Ed French Cokato, Mn Loren Woedman History Soc Work Kenosha. Wi SI 52 Sue Swanson Elem Ed English Bloomington, Mn David Tillman Math Physics Debu City. Phillipincs Mitch Turner Sociology Soc Work Webster. Wi Dan Van Loon Music Ed Crystal. Mn Dave Van Bcnschotcn Business Economics Denver. Co Barbara Veth Stonchousc. w husband Dale. Church Music Robbinsdalc. Mn Shriley Van Wambeke Elem Ed English Barrington. II Alan Vogel Anthro Londrina. Parana. Brazil 53 Lori Jo Wik Art Trumbull. Ct L to R Jane, Linda Karen. Bonnie Barbara Williams English Lit Broomfield. Co Marie Ncufcld Karl Van Winton Anthro Archaeology E. Northport. Ny Becky Zopfi Elem Ed Drama St. Paul. Mn Teresa Wood Soc Work Minneapolis, Mn Mark Johnson Biology 55 Studies 2 Biblical 8c Theol 58 Biological 60 Education 62 English 62 History 8c Political 64 Language 66 Math 8c Physical 68 Social Sciences 70 Phil Psych 72 Business 74 Faculty List 255 Biblical Theological The men who teach in the Bible department have especially been an inspiration to me during my time of study at Bethel. Their lives have been their example: their teaching methods and their openness. Their dedication to challenging people to grow and experience Jesus Christ more fully, is the very thing which I hope to accomplish in my life by the power of God’s spirit. Michael Berg In contrast to the increasing fragmentation of knowledge being witnessed in today’s universities, the Christian liberal arts college seeks to bring together the various disciplines around the reasonable whole of God's revelation as found in the Old and New Testaments. For this reason it is not the existence of a Biblical and Theological Studies Department that unites the college or makes it Christian but rather it is as Christian as the strength of the commitment of each scholar to the revelation of God; for it is our conviction that the revelation of God in Christ provides the key to the coherence of all knowledge and the only proper inducement to right behavior. The discipline of Biblical and Theological Studies does exist however because God has revealed himself uniquely in and through history and the witness to and interpretation of this historical revelation has been deposited in the writings of the Bible — itself an historical document. These writings and the revelatory events to which they witness unleashed an historical movement which in its thinking and practice has changed the course of the world. Therefore the task of observing, understanding, and evaluating the foundations and development of this historical movement demands a distinct discipline devoted to its vast sources and complex problems. Contrary to popular misconceptions, the serious 58 student involved in Biblical and Theological Studies soon realizes that there is more to his or her pursuit than simply learning the content of the Bible, like an advanced Sunday School lesson. Rather the student becomes involved with issues that cause him or her to reflect deeply on what is involved in the struggle to understand and express for our day this revelation of God in history. So then, as a part of the liberal arts faculty our aims are not unlike those in every other discipline. From our particular vantage point we aim to enable and to motivate the student to observe his subject matter accurately and thoroughly, to understand clearly what he has observed, to evaluate fairly what he has come to understand, to appropriate in life what he has found vauable. and to express in speech and writing what he has seen, understood, evaluated, and appropriated in such a way that its accuracy, clarity, fairness, and value can be known and enjoyed by others. That, in our view, is what education is all about. 59 Biological Science 60 Gregg Johnson and Walter Johnson, new professors in the Biology department, are reported by Russ Johnson to be like a new, hard working, well-balanced team of Belgian horses. They are preparing for plowing new fields in the vital areas of Plant Physiology and Animal Physiology in the coming era. Our Biology department is undergoing a change. I must retire because I’ll be 65. but I'm still young and keep running or jogging a mile a day. I plan to garden, raise chickens, continue as a mini-farmer, and teach part-time. Next year, Gregg Johnson is taking my place. Walter Johnson is filling in the vacancy left by Tim Goff which was held temporarily by Debra VanLoon. Also Paul Christian will be back from sabbatical. My decision to be a Biology major began in freshman Colloquey with Russ Johnson. The joy he got out of nature and his appreciation for it as God’s creation were influential in my life. He was able to encourage and aid my own appreciation and understanding of the things around me. Russ just has a way of helping those who normally wouldn’t enjoy a science. Roger Ettel Pictured: Russ Johnson and various sundry students. 61 62 Education English There are two purposes of education: to help each student develop his potential as an individual and to help him participate in improving society. With these objectives in mind, the student trained to be an educator can greatly influence the lives of our children as a Christian and as a well-educated person. Students are generally full of questions and the teacher with the ability to encourage exploration and wisely share his principles from belief in God is a gift to our floundering society and educational system. “The teacher who walks in the shadow of the temple among his followers gives not of his wisdom, but rather of his faith and his lovingness.” (Kahil Gibran) Words are the dumb, simple vessels that contain the most profound and beautiful images mankind can pour into them. Words are why I am an English major. Through my experience I have gained an appreciative awe for the complexities of the art of bringing people to pour themselves into words and then to draw back and examine what is there. To say, “Yes, that is my feeling exactly, I wish I could have expressed it but I am relieved that it is contained here in these words,” is only the beginning of the literary experience. Because Bethel has taught me in a deeper way why Jesus named Himself‘The Word,’ 1 have grown in my understanding of His nature and His likeness in me as a creative being. Tennyson called it “Life piled on life” and there are no words that better express what literature and Bethel have been to me. Liane Schmidt The study of English literature is the study of life. Literature examines what it is like to be human — the whole spectrum of human experience, joy, sorrow, as well as the mundane. Understanding literature is struggling with a writer’s search for meaning in life. Literature (essays, novels, poetry, plays) is more than one individual’s point of view; it is a universal experience objectified so all can relate to it. Being a part of the English department has influenced me beneficially — I've developed a greater awareness and sensitivity. The professors of the English department are very special people. Besides being extremely friendly and helpful, these profs are fun-loving. Whether going on their weekly Thursday out-to-lunch trek, playing clever practical jokes on each other, or exchanging joking banter in the halls, they display a zest for life. How is it that this unusual mixture of personalities (from the very scholarly, to the extremely disciplined, to the informal) spend so much time together? They all have three things in common: love for Christ, love for literature, and a willingness to help students learn by sharing a part of themselves. Donna Hegdahl Pictured: Jeannie BohlmeyerfEngJ. Lorraine Eitel (Eng.). Dwaine Lind (Ed.), and Alvera Mickelsen (Eng.), with speaker Joe Bailey. Pictured: Bill Carlson, Jim Johnson, Doc Dalton, and Tom Stocking. 64 History 8c Political Science What are you going to do with your History major?” The kind of job which a concentration in history might lead to is, of course, a matter of interest. But more valuable is what my History major has done for me as a person. Studying history opens up many new places, eras and ways of thought, and helps to appease one’s curiosity. One’s basic ability to learn is strengthened by the discipline required in history. It forces one to develop skills in analytical and critical thinking and writing. One must also be ready to suggest creative alternatives. Yet, we will readily admit that we are far from mastering any historical material or achieving a sharp mind. A History major faces times of heavy pressure or discouragement, and can become acutely aware of his inadequacies. But at Bethel, he is guaranteed the support and encouragement of the professors and fellow majors. The expression of concern and the stimulation to learn which they provide are invaluable in preparing me for whatever I may “do” (or not do”) with my History major. Sarah Walbcrt Congratulations to the graduates of 1976 from the staff of the Department of History and Political Science, and best wishes for the future. And greetings to all you undergraduates. Remember, a knowledge of history and of governmental processes is indispensable to a well-balanced, structured education, no matter where a student is headed vocationally. No one can adequately understand his own society without having some knowledge of its evolution. Although History will not explain everything about the current state of affairs, it can infuse sense into many matters that are otherwise quite bewildering. It can provide a wholesome perspective on the past that may become the basis for an enlightened and judicious judgment on the present. Olaf S. Olsen Language Science Before the Tower of Babel, all men were of the same mind and spoke the same language; their tribe was inclusive. But. because mankind disobeyed God’s command, God then confused their minds and made them speak many languages; their tribes became exclusive. Consequently man could no longer reach out to just anyone, he had to live solely for the survival of his tribe. There was no reconciliation between tribes. There may have been alliances, for the good of both tribes, but these interactions were only temporary. Then at Pentecost, God through Jesus and the Holy Spirit, created a new tribe called the Kingdom of God. This new tribe is not only inclusive, but also eternal. It makes possible men of differing exclusive tribes to be reconciled to one another. So what does language have to do with this reconciliation? Well, our language and our way of thinking are still barriers to the realization of this reconciliation. There are times when we must give up our language and our way of thinking so that Christ can be seen through us. I. as a linguist who is a Christian, dedicate my studies at Bethel to the reconciliation of all mankind for His glory. Martha Larson I have spent three years in the Foreign Language department here at Bethel, and am so thankful for the things I’ve learned and the desire shown by the faculty to get people interested in other cultures of the world. Not everyone out there speaks English, and it’s astounding to see how much more quickly people will accept you if you speak to them in their own language. Inclusive in learning another language is the necessity to sincerely care about those other people; I have to say that that care has been shown to me by people in the department during rough times in my own life. The Foreign Language department has been ... tr£s formidable! Linsey Ericson Pictured: Karl Win ton (student). Don Larson (Linguistics), and Gerard Laroche (French and Spanish). Jbrain jycimq QieSV Al'XG yi f i ji o m$Z 3C CMVvCTeD a QArcftJJ U5Hi 67 For Bethel’s Math department, 1975-1976 has proved to be a year of change and innovation. With the addition of Dr. Frank Meyer to the faculty in September, hitherto unknown concepts such as probability dust and the 5,732nd derivative which swallowed New York were explained to Bethel’s once naive Math students. Dr. Meyer also had the honor of exposing many Bethel students to the school’s brand new computer. In spite of the frustrations of forgetting to save or replace a program, or the joys of standing in line an hour to type in a program (which probably won’t work anyway), the reaction of most BASIC Language students was that their first and last programming class was one they’d never forget — try as they might. Dave Perry has spent much of the year trying to sell students on the interdisciplinary value of college math. In accord with this belief, Mr. Perry has spent much of his time with both students and faculty from such departments as Sociolog}', Business, Chemistry and Psychology, attempting to sell them on both the computer and the importance of continuing on in math, even past calculus. Some students claim that Mr. Perry is going a bit overboard in his zealous politicking for his beloved, citing as evidence the reported rejection by Art Lewis of the offer to team teach “Multivariable Calculus and the Day the Sun Stood Still for Joshua: An Algorithmic Approach.’’ Mr. Perry angrily denied the report, claiming he’d been too tied up with Ken Gowdy and Bob Weaver to have a chance to take his porposal to Bethel’s Doctor of Old Testament Studies. Dr. Phil Carlson is the final full-time member of Bethel’s Math department. Dr. Carlson was largely responsible for the Math Vocations dinner and symposium held here in March, for which he contacted representatives from six math and math-related fields. Dr. Carlson was elated with the favorable reports he heard afterwards from students, faculty, and the imported personnel. One student was heard to remark, “That’s one of the better fifty cent meals I’ve had all year.” Yes. for Bethel’s Math department, 1975-1976 was a year of change and innovation. And, as with any period of transition, there were trying times, but by and large, the change was for the better, and the innovation led to progress. Jeff McHenry Math 8c Physical Science The Physical Sciences have shown me the intricate balances between man and his physical world through the physical laws of nature, equations, reactions, and mathematics. Along with all the answers that have been reached I have also seen the vast number of areas of which we know little or nothing. Seeing this expansiveness of the unknown I've become aware of the infinite greatness of our great God. I believe that after four years in any discipline at Bethel you really establish some deep relationships between your fellow students as well as your professors, and the Physical Sciences are no exception to this. I have witnessed that most people connected with this discipline grow into an attitude of sharing, of concern, and love for one another. I guess it’s almost like a big family; each member striving to uphold the other members. There is a sense of achieving together so that all may have a chance of accomplishing his or her goals. This attitude goes beyond the classroom, out into diverse daily experiences. Those teaching the Physical Sciences emphasize that not all learning comes out of the classroom or a book, but also out of your everyday interactions. Learning is a dynamic process happening all the time. I feel deeply that this department has helped me grow into maturity both in physical knowledge and in my spiritual life. One of the greatest things I have learned because it is characteristic of the personnel of the Physical Sciences, is to share myself with others willingly, and to learn from others what they have to share of themselves. Paul Greely Pictured: Paul Tavernier (chemistry). Phil Carlson (math), students, student at computer, and Frank Meyer (math). 69 Social Science Pictured: Tom Correll (Anthro), an inquisitive explorer. Ken Gowdy (sociology), and Nancy Horvath (student). Anthropology connotes different things to different people. For some it is an exacting science with laws and theories to prove or disprove; to others, a way of knowledge, an approach (instrument) for understanding the complexities of man. However, for me and the people within the department. Anthropology reflects the awesomcncss, the magnitude, the perfection of God and His work. We are schooled in theories and the method of scientific approach, but the ultimate goal of each one of us transcends the limitations of all scientific laws. Anthropology: the scientific study of man. his culture and environment. We in the Anthropology department are concerned with seeking to understand societies, cultures, and the nature of the people within these environments. Primarily, this search enables us to better relate to people at the level of their own individual cultural consciousness. Thus the tool of anthropology provides us with the knowledge to effectively assist man in his struggle for self identification in this rapidly changing world. Only through a relationship with our true teacher Jesus Christ can we ever hope to attain the knowledge that enables us to truely understand mankind. Karl Van Winton Being associated with the sociology department has been one of the best experiences of my college life. The faculty within the department take an active approach to helping the student help himself. Students are not only expected to maintain high academic standards; they are also encouraged to take the initiative, blending learned knowledge with their own thoughts and ideas. In this way, the student begins to question, explore and use resources to develop a creative way of thinking. Moving toward personal goals is of prime importance in education; the creative thinking process advocated by the sociology department has done much to help me realize the goals in my own life. I appreciate the fact that personal teacher-student involvement is not sacrificed in maintaining high academic standards within the department. Students have access to help whenever it is needed and the constructive criticisms of the department faculty serve to make the student aware of his present stage of development. A good learning atmosphere exists when reciprocal learning is experienced through teacher-student relationships. Jim Haedt 71 The unexamined life is not worth living.” So, reportedly, spoke Socrates over 2.000 years ago, and so have mimicked his admirers down to the present day. I would like to make a few remarks regarding that statement. First, as it stands it is false. Any life is worth living, and many an “unexamined” existence has been a fruitful and worthwhile one. However, there is a great deal of truth in the point Socrates was trying to make. It is true that the unexamined life, or belief, or faith, docs not rest on as strong a foundation as the one which has been critically questioned and analyzed. This, I think points out the value of philosophy. Philosophy is not so much an area of study as it is a way of thinking; a critical, questioning approach to life. This allows philosophy to make two important contributions in a Christian liberal arts setting such as Bethel. First, the Philosophy department can (and should) serve as a catalyst to open communications between the often compartmentalized disciplines. This is done by asking fundamental questions regarding their assumptions and presuppositions, enabling them to work together toward a consistent and wholistic Christian world view. Secondly, philosophy can aid each individual student in strengthening their faith, by raising questions and objections to it, and allowing him or her to think through the implications of and answers within their faith. Such a procedure is not without dangers: There is no growth without risk. But if we are to grow as Christians, and as a Christian community, we must be willing to take the risk of viewing our faith and all of our beliefs critically so that we may continually be separating the wheat from the chaff: “So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind and doctrine .... Rather, speaking the truth in love, we arc to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ.” (Eph. 4:14-15) If, as I believe, philosophy can contribute toward reaching that goal, it is certainly a most worthwhile endeavor. Don Ebb Philosophy Psychology Pictured: Webster Muck (Psych.), Don Ebb (Phil. T.A.), Bob Smith (Phil.), Stan Anderson (Phil.) and Bill Harley (Psych.) with wife Joyce. Web Muck has been one of the most significant people in my life. His willingness to help me in areas where growth has been needed, combined with a non-threatening personal warmth, has provided a laboratory for maturity in my life. I feel that the department as a whole is lacking in a balance of emphasis on theoretical viewpoints. However, even in light of this imbalance 1 have not been hindered in pursuing my own direction of emphasis in the psychology field. The practical, clinical application of what I’ve learned in the classroom has been the crux, not only of my psychological growth, but also of my growth as a Christian in the last year. Many Bethel students never have an opportunity for this type of experience which is a vital and practical use of textbook learning. Exposure to clinical and practical learning should be encouraged and initiated by both faculty and student body. Patrick Repp Business The Economics-Business department is a growing force in the academic structure of Bethel. Although the department has only two full-time faculty, approximately twenty majors will graduate from these two concentrations in the year 1976. The Economics department has been a part of the Bethel curriculum for some years, but a business program and concentration was only estabished in the past two years. The Bethel administration has come to the realization that a strong Economics-Business department is a must, especially in a Christian college. It is important for a school such as Bethel to have the ability to educate future business leaders of this nation, because it is imperative that the Christian community become more outspoken and influential in the business community. Our nation has begun to question the integrity and motives of the businesses of the United States, and Christian influence in this area is particularly needed. Bethel has historically been a training and learning experience for those interested in teaching, preaching, social work, and music. These are all important for the Christian college, but it is also important for Bethel to influence the everyday business and economic life of this nation. Bethel must therefore continue to expand its Economic-Business department to meet the growing demands for rational, moral Christians in a community, the business community, that has lost much of its morality, integrity, and Christian ideals in the past decades. Ward Anderson Pictured: Student at the computer and Bob Weaver. Oraonizations 3 Administration, etc. 76 Calendar 84 Student Senate 85 Clarion 88 Coeval 89 Ka-by 90 Spire 91 Debate 92 Pi-gamma-mu 93 Inti Students 94 Administration “Education is something you get when your father sends you to college. But it isn’t complete until you send your son there:’’ Each of the people pictured here are part of the administration of Bethel, but that isn’t all. In the words of Bernard Shaw, “I’m not a teacher: only a fellow-traveller of whom you asked the way. I pointed ahead — ahead of myself as well as of you.” Dr. Carl H. Lundquist has presided over the school since 19S4. Al Glenn described Dr. Lundquist as a “man of incredible faith.’’ One can see this in his description of his role: “The president of this school must dream for the future, making plans now to help Bethel become what it ought to be.” Concentrating on these aspects has its drawbacks; “Being an administrator takes its toll. I don’t have the personal relationship with students that I would desire.” 1 These administrative responsibilities, and the fact that his office is located at the Seminary, restrict his involvement with students; yet he maintains good relationships with student leaders and extends an open invitation to college students to visit him in his office, (the Clarion. Bill Trollinger) “He likes refrigerator cake made of chocolate cookies and ice cream, and any kind of pie.” (from a chat with his wife) During his period of sabbatical this year, Harvey DeVries took the place of the president. “I would like to see further progress in the things which arc already in motion,” said DeVries, and to keep the momentum going.” (the Clarion. Jim Morud) The job of being president of a college and seminary could quite often be an endless and tedious position. Drop in and give a word of thanks for all the work and help they’re giving us. “For I long to see you. that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and minc(Romans 1:11,12. R.S.V.).” Pictured: (previous page) Rea Holm; Student Affairs Office, (these, pages) Cora Thornberry: Registrar's Office. President Lundquist. Carl Macke: Maintenance. Ca feteria Line. Secretaryt in College Relations, and President 78 Lundquist. Pictured: James Sheldon: Technical Services Librarian, Light Mechanic, Cun Fauth; Dir. of Alumni Affairs. May Koksma: Student Affairs Office, Bookstore Cashier, Food Sennce Desk, and 80 Marilyn Starr: Dean of Women. The Bethel bus had the first license plate issued in 1976. The number was 000 001. (the Clarion, Paul Goddard) The Bookstore sells flowers on Friday. “Everything falls silent after 11:00 p.m. The halls are long and empty. And the school is the domain of the maintenance crew . .. preparing it once more for daytime...” Glen Hayne listed major projects he and his crew were involved in last summer: $10,000 worth of painting; parking lot lights; carpeting on stairways; new bookdrops in the Lemon Lounge; tree planting and sodding; extensive repair to the roadways; the rip-rap on the stream; and general housecleaning of all buildings. The translation of Learning Resource Center is the “Library”. “Every library should try to be complete on something, if it were only the history of pinheads.” (Oliver Wendell Holmes) You can’t use food cards (Bethel Fun Money) in the Coffccshop during certain hours, but the french fries and fresh strawberry pie are worth spending real money on. The Handbook suggests that the Coffeeshop has the atmosphere of a French sidewalk cafe (this must be the Swedish version!). Doc Dalton’s coffee is still available with cookies in the History corner. “Where have all the cups gone?” The purple chairs in the Art Gallery and the yellow ones in the L.R.C. arc still under enchantment by an evil fairy to make you fall asleep when you can’t afford to. The bus leaves promptly 5 minutes late and will not take you downtown. Chances are there arc a few “looney-ballooney” fans around 81 every corner waiting to drench innocent people with water-filled balloons. No legal action has been taken, yet. We’re not sure if they still show slides on the sides of the townhouses like Patt Repp and the boys did in ’73. The graduating class is not quite sure yet why the townhouses were no longer co-ed after they had them!?! Nobody swam in Lake Valentine unless Shirley or Mort bribed them. Stu Luck man wants you to touch the art in the gallery. Tickets were given for the first time to people who invented their own parking spaces. So much for creativity. Someone locked and chained the door on second floor that steps out into thin air. ‘Guess they didn’t want anyone to discover their mistake. “Administration is here to serve you.” Actually, to really find out what it is like at Bethel, you have to be a part of it. (edited and revised from article by Jack Starr) Pictured: Coffees top Hostesses. Bob Bcrgerud: Bookstore Manager. Paul Drake: Auxiliary Enterprises. Hugh McLeod. Jr.: Outreach Coordinator. Irvin and La Vone Olson: Post Office, and Irvin Olson and Grace Danielson, Post Office. Calendar FALL TERM: Application deadline for Fall Term Residence halls open Registration for fall term Classes begin Last day to add a class Homecoming Mid-term reports due Thanksgiving recess begins Classes resume Application deadline: spring term Festival of Christmas Study day Final examinations INTERIM: Registration lor new sludents Classes begin Last day of classes Founders Week SPRING TERM: Application deadline Registration for new students Classes begin Last day to add a course Sr. Soph. testing Mid-term reports due Good Friday (1975-76 only) Spring vacation begins Classes resume Study day Final examinations Baccalaureate Commencement 84 1975-76 July 1 Aug. 31 Sept. 2, 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Oct. 29 Nov. 26 (5 p.m.) Dec. 1 Nov. 30 Dec. 5-7 Dec. 11 Dec. 12. 15 17 Jan. 5 Jan. 5 Jan. 28 Jan. 26-30 Dec. 31 Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 10 to be announced Mar 25 April 18 Mar. 29-Apr. 2 Apr. 6 May 14 May 17-21 May 23 May 23 85 Student Senate My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial, beautifully coordinated and all the rest, it must be that there is not much going on. (J.F. Kennedy) It is difficult to summarize a year’s experience in student government. There are just too many experiences, faces, and events to sort through. Yet looking back, we’d like to share some of what remains in our minds as significant in terms of Senate activity. 1) Campus Security: Implementation of lights around townhouses and parking lots. Controlled entrances. 2) World Awareness: a) Support to aid relief efforts in S. Vietnam, b) Basketball Marathon to aid Midwest Challenge, c) Organization effort for hunger relief programs by Christian colleges, d) Recycling waste paper on campus, e) Bowl of Rice program. 3) On Campus Concerns: a) Suggestion for a student center on Old Campus, b) Input on the formation of integrated housing patterns, c) Bookdrops and coatracks installed, d) Effort to begin student fund-raising campaign to build needed buildings, e) Giapel Forums to confront administrators, f) Public debates in the AC Lounge. 4) Financial Support on Campus: International students club, women’s track, senior retreat weekend, and Doc Dalton’s Coffee Corner. 5) Representation: American Association of Evangelical Students, Christian College Consortium, Board of Regents, Minnesota Association of Private Colleges, Faculty Meetings, and various other student-faculty committees. (Mark Johnson and Bob Moeller, condensed.) Officers of the Student Association were Mark D. Johnson (president), Robert Moeller (vice-president), Sue Swanson (secretary), Dave Van Benschoten (treasurer), with adviser Mack Nettlcton. Replacing Johnson and Moeller in the new year were Pete Taylor and Dave Johnson. Plans of the new administration included taking action in regard to initiating a summer school program, making maximum use of campus space, and working with the financial problems of KA-BY. 87 Clarion Those students transferring from other schools whose student publication dealt with challenging, newsworthy, and interesting intellectual issues in an objective and orderly fashion, and who desire a similar situation here, should reappraise their decision to attend Bethel. (Clarion. Feb. 6,1976). The Clarion wishes to thank Mary Norton and Carla Hage for putting in many long hours attempting to make the Clarion a technically correct newspaper. Not only that, but they suffered under the added pressure of Healy’s and Trollinger’s bad jokes. Also Arlan Swanson and Duane Turner faithfully contributed (although Arlan’s oddities at times distracted from his assistance). Chuck Haaland and Mark Troxel were invaluable in terms of ideas, both serious and absurd. And Gayle Trollingcr contributed unlimited patience along with Mike Trollinger who endured countless jabs at his slowness in P.O. stuffing. Of course Paul Goddard’s “news” assistance must be noted and we must not forget Dr. Von Schueller, Florence Johnson, Jim Spickelmier, Mack Nettleton, and Bob Larson (of Nicollet Printing Co.). “I’m extremely excited about getting the job,” commented new editor Bill Trollinger, “I feel that we’ve got a great staff. . . Our goal will be to totally eradicate the names of Healy and Marshall Shelley from the annals of the Clarion.” 88 Coeval Awareness I used to think that life was like a field of yellow flowers drenched in golden light; ever running, with naked feet near flying . . . As changing pictures of kaleidoscopes, look now and images through older eyes are darker browns of dust and dirt, of rough rocks hurting naked feet, and flowers, few. Time turns, colors fall, as beautiful, and yet. Sometimes still I wish for summer’s soft morning Where I’d reach, and there, touch yellow again. (Anna Hobbs) Non-education A corner takes comfort with my presence. So well I fit inside the joint That I see not one reason to make sense Of all the spheres . .. Universe in point. When angles fit my mode of thought, why tense With problems; why should 1 get out of joint? Replace my corner, I will die .. . sad art, I feel my corner small has shaped my heart. (Liane Schmidt, Coeval editor) 89 90 As they woke up in the morning or studied late into the night, students could enjoy Christian music, taped programs. and the latest in national and Bethel news on their own campus radio station KA-BY AM (56 on the dial). During first semester, KA-BY was managed by John Ensor, and later in the year, by Don Anderson. Explaining the station’s benefits. Don stated. “It teaches those involved how to work with one of the most widely used and universally accepted forms of media today. It shows how this media may be used as a tool for Christian outreach.” Spire We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it, and stop there; lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove-lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove-lid again, and that is well; but also she will never sit down on a cold one anymore. (Mark Twain) Staff: Sharon Lea (Copy-Editor and Best Supporting Lady), Arlan Swanson (Business Manager), and Jim Hackett (Photographer). Special appreciation to the patience of the printing company, my husband, Peter, Gail Johnson, Jenny Eddy, the House, former editors Darrel Nelson, Dawn Hart, and Jack Starr for encouragement, and the Clarion. Most grateful to Lightstalk Graphic Design Co. for the color photography, hard work, and advice. And to all who sat through coffee breaks at Perkins and listened. With the possibility of this being the end of the Spire tradition, I bestow this advice to the next editor, if there be one: Good fortune (an unanticipated absence of all handicaps and mischances or presence of such favorable circumstances as might argue the intervention of a higher power that watches over one) to you. Remember to be wise enough to learn from the mistakes of others and not your own. Plan and reorganize. Use your imagination to see beyond this picture book for ourselves. What arc the possibilities of a book on the market, a credited class experience, or a book of one subject No man can do anything well “who does not esteem his work to be of importance” (Emerson). Educate our community. Make them want and recognize what a good book could be. It is difficult to convince oneself of its importance when there are few willing to work in achieving its end. Do not let them criticize ignorantly but especially do not let them remain listless. It’s hard to go beyond your public. If they are satisfied with your poor performance, you will not easily make better. But if they know what is good and delight in it, you will aspire, and burn, and toil, till you achieve it” (Emerson). Be firm, work hard, and now God bless you richly. Sincerely Barbara Fitch 91 Debote Whenever two or three are gathered there shall probably be disagreement. When some Christians get together they work at finding the areas of their theologies that are different. Differing opinions may be healthy when viewed with a good attitude, but are disastrous when allowed to hinder the fellowship between Christian brothers. Even in New Testament times it was some of the insignificant issues which brought division and quarreling among God's people. The ability to resolve differences openly (without prejudice) and lovingly requires elements of skill. Often our views are misunderstood because we do not know how to speak properly. Peter said to “always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence” (I Peter 3:15) Debate helps students recognize what issues arc important and how to intelligently present a case. Individuals are judged on clarity, research, efficiency, and manner, with attitude being very important. Coach David I.ee feels debate was the best thing he ever did in college. “Used properly,” according to debater Bill Fraatz, “formal argumentation is healthy. The churchs’ aversion to dealing with conflict in a formal sense is not healthy.” In debating, you must be prepared to argue from the negative or the affirmative point of view. Jo Beld, who is planning to enter law, said, “this way of discussing helps both sides make a better decision even when you debate on the side you don’t agree with.” This year’s established resolution was: “Resolved: That the Federal Government should adopt a comprehensive program to control land use in the United States.” Jo and Bill captured first and second places in meets in the Dakotas and Wisconsin. They went on to place fifth in nationals held in Kentucky. Also participating were Denise Hanson and Daie Peterson. The debaters’ modest office across from the music lounge is quietly gathering a fair collection of deserved trophies. 92 Pi-gamma-mu First Things First A boy in swimming had gone too far out And now he was in danger of drowning, But when to a man he directed a shout, The man looked at him with frowning. “Don’t you know better,” the man yelled back, “Than to go so far out in the water? Someone should give your seat a good whack. In fact, I think that I ought ’o.” “But save me first!” the boy replied, “Or there’ll be nothing to spank, And the river here is too darn wide To lecture well from the bank.” (Fables from Aesop) Last Things First An educated person is not necessarily wise. Mankind is progressive, technically advanced, and competitive. “Study to show thyself approved” is often quoted. Yet wisdom cries out in our streets. How do we use our laws and learning and yet retain awareness, sensitivity, and freedom from the law? We may have FAITH in ourselves, our education, and God. We may have HOPH for the world, advancements, and goals. We may have CHARITY, a cup of water for a child, kindness, and love for our creator. Yet the greatest of these will be love. (TNBV) Alice She drank from a bottle called DRINK ME And up she grew so tall. She ate from a plate called TASTE ME And down she shrank so small. And so she changed, while other folks Never tried nothin’ at all. (Shel Silverstein) 93 Inti Students The United States used to be called the “melting-pot of the world” because of the great gamut of cultures mixed within its borders. However, today the US cannot claim that same title. Our ancestors have created a new breed of people called Americans. This new breed does not share the high tolerance and great awareness of other cultures that its ancestors had. Americans have become relatively ignorant of the people beyond their borders. Bethel is not exempt from this American sin. The average student is not only ignorant about the foreign students, but also rarely takes a sincere interest in becoming more aware of who they are. That is one reason why there exists the International Sutdents’ Association (ISA). The association helps the Bethel community to become more knowledgeable about its foreign students. Another purpose of the ISA is to set up activities for foreign students. There are few surrogate families in charge of making a foreign student feel more at home in the states. ISA tries to do just that; make their stay a little more enjoyable. The members of ISA are not all foreign students. Some are children of missionaries and others are students who have spent some time overseas. Actually ISA will take in any stray student who is enthusiastic. During 1975. Gillian Shaw (76 England) was president, Daniel Meng (76 Hong Kong) treasurer, Margaret McCallum (77 Canada) secretary, and Cindy Simmons (78 South Africa-Canada) as social chairperson. Entering 1976 we voted Dennis Loong (77 Hong Kong) as president, Margaret McCallum vice president, Ann Nelson (78 Haiti) secretary-treasurer, James Chalmers (78 Philippines) social chairperson, and Chuck Clark (78 Brazil) assistant to social chairperson. Our biggest event was the International Dinner held April 14,1976. Besides the great food, we had, among other events, Chinese folk dancing, a short version of a Japanese tea ceremony, and then some testimonies 94 from missionary kids. (Martha Larson, Argentina) ellowship 4 And Friends 98 Chapel too Christian Service 103 SMP 104 Campus Pastor 108 And Friends There are various reasons for attending a four-year college. Some students come for the better job and higher income opportunities that they hope to find, some out of peer or parental pressure, some for the social activities (Mrs. Degree), some for lack of anything else to do, and some out of genuine interest in academic exploration. Ideally, everyone enrolling should be motivated and committed to the pursuit of an area of study that they enjoy. A student can be assured of a quality education in almost any accredited school if he is willing to work. However, a Christian college offers an added dimension. We are also a fellowship of Christians. Jesus Christ is the foundation for our faith, academics, and community. A part of this book deals with the academic concentrations available to students. But because each Christian here has dedicated his life to God, we include this section in hopes that we would not forget the friendships we have made and the unity that is ours as brothers and sisters in Christ. This is the basis of all that transpires at Bethel and after Bethel. Many students’ lives have been enriched by the fellowship and teaching of our faculty. Two of our most cherished teachers, W. Robert Smith and Russell W. Johnson, are retiring. Dr. Robert Smith is terminating his teaching career after twenty-five years at Bethel. His classes were in high demand as many students would not consider their Bethel education complete without a course from “Dr. Bob. Dr. Muck, a long-time colleague of Dr. Smith referred to him as “a legend,” saying that “Bob Smith is one in 10,000. He is a genius. He has a deep devotional approach coupled with a high acute intelligence and a great facility for preaching. Those three are not found in too many men.” (Clarion, Feb. 6,1976.) “Other teachers get excited some of the time; he does all the time — it’s his way of life. He makes you realize that the Lord created this world of nature, so we should be interested in it and want to learn about it,” commented freshman JoLynn Snyder about Russ Johnson. Whether talking about molds, lichens, or the stately Douglas fir. he shows how they are all an integral and necessary part of God’s marvelous plan for this earth. He believes it is only as man fits into this plan that he can properly use and truly enjoy the earth. Retirement Well, yes. But Russ Johnson plans to teach part-time at Bethel, carry on with summer camp. Boy Scout, and church work, enjoy his family and grandchildren, and work with his corner of nature with its birds, animals, flowers, vegetables, and trees. (Focus, May 1976. Nina Doornweerd.) Chapel My Friends I’d just like to thank you now Just what you’ve done for me. You’ve shown me what it means to be myself, to be me. You’ve lifted my spirits When you asked me what is wrong, You’ve helped me keep on keepin’ on When you asked me to sing a song. And with all your compliments That made me cry inside, You kept my fire burnin’ When it was about to die. You’ve shown me the true meaning Of the word Friend, And so this song is to you-It really doesn’t ever end. I know you’ve taken a look around To appreciate what you have, Your sorrows won’t last too long So cheer up it’s not that bad. You are all gifted And your instrument is love, You play it all day long, I’m telling you it’s from above. So, thank you for being my friend, I will always be yours. Come to me anytime Don’t worry. I won’t mind. Call me again if you Find I’m gone. I love my friends. Song by Hans Selvog, used with permission. 101 Express your joy in singing among yourselves in your hearts for the ears of the Lord! Thank God at all times for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And “fit in with” each other because of your common reverence for Christ. (Eph. 5:19-21, Phillips translation.) Five times a week the Bethel Community is given the opportunity to come together in worship. There is no such thing as a typical week in chapel. Convocations, hymn-sings, special speakers, and “open mike” sharing sessions have been offered to all who will partake. The chapel choir, directed by Anita Holtzlider. graced the chapel meetings, along with a special football chorus line and several others. Speakers included faculty members, the author of “Evidence that Demands a Verdict,” Josh McDouell, director of missions, Virgil Olson, and editor of “His” magazine, Joe Baylcy. Christian Service If thou hast abundance, give alms accordingly; if thou have but little, be not afraid to give according to that little. (Apocrypha; Tobit 4:8) Christian Service at Bethel should more aptly be entitled Christian Service “Ministries” as we as Christians are here to minister to each other. As a part of the Body of Christ we are given this responsibility, and in order to fulfill this responsibility, God has provided for the ministry by 103 And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel. (2 Kings 2:2) 104 creating each of us with differing talents and gifts for His service. Christian maturity naturally results in ministry (2 Cor. 5:14-21). (CS handbook) Lynnea Peterson was the director with Ray Crutcher, Dan Swenson, Bob Dufctt, Karen Jakobowski, and Curt Hansen as student coordinators. “People get the idea that Christian Service means preaching or singing,” explained new director Paul Kling. We want to emphasize diversity; there’s an avenue for anyone who wants to help.” A few of the projects included “Operation Sunshine” with Campus Crusade at Daytona Beach, the Conference on Missions known as URBANA. Love Lines, YFC. summer camps, and SMP. One interesting observation made by Curt Hansen is that “the last two directors got engaged and married while in their position!” SMP The Student Missionary Project, which is totally supported by student offerings, is designed to give students a taste of missionary work, a chance to test their faith and spiritual gifts, and an opportunity to respond to God’s calling to spread His word to the “corners of the earth.” Whether a student is sent across the ocean or into our own backyard, SMP has proved to be a valuable experience of communicating a small yet significant degree of the love of Christ to others. Janell Chisholm, president, headed the committee to review applications. In all. 29 students participated in the program, providing partial financial support. Brazil. Indonesia. Hong Kong. London, 105 and Germany are just a few of the places where Bethel students have been ministering over the summer. Kuriokos. a singing group consisting of Dean Edwall. Sue Edwall. and Lisa Vanzo toured Japan and the Philippines by invitation of Virgil Olson, director of World Missions for BGC. Kathy Assclin, next year’s president, and Dan Olson. SMP treasurer, reported that SMP funds, raised by offerings, lost and found auctions, a “Priest and Scribes” concert, and other contributions exceeded those of previous years but that their needs were also greater. “We’ve really put God to the test this year.” commented Janell. “and he was faithful once again. It was exciting to see new doors open. Wc worked hard to plug people in spots, and God always came through in the right place at the right time.” 106 We force no doors in friendship, but like the Christ in Revelation, we stand reverently at the door without, to knock. And only if the door be opened from within, may we welcome in to sup with our friend and he with us. The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship. My friends have come unsought. The great God gave them to me. Ralph Waldo Emerson 107 Campus Pastor 108 Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up (Ec. 4: 9.10). 1 have two primary goals, both very broad and inclusive. First is personal individual spiritual growth of everyone on campus. Second is that the whole campus would have a sense of spiritual community.” In this way Pastor Jim Spickelmier defined his job. ‘‘I won’t accomplish these goals alone,” he said. “They will include a lot of people. I’m here for encouragement and direction.” “I’ll try to find speakers who will help accomplish our goals. We’ll try to cross spiritual barriers ... I don’t want to get boxed in or isolated. In other words, we don’t want a spiritual clique. I hope to get to know athletes, art students, the studious ones .. . just be open to everyone.” Pastor Jim’s duties also include supervising the Christian Service office, as well as being an advisor of the Summer Missionary Project and the Pre-Sem Club. “I simply advise or supervise,” he said. “It’s not an authoritarian type of relationship.” He also heads Catacombs and meets with RA’s to help “in their personal spiritual lives and in counseling and leadership. (David Shelley) 109 Ill Fine Arts 5 Theater 114 Speech 119 Art 120 Music 145 For the Bethel community, the beginning of unity as a body rests in a willingness and ability to communicate. One of the primary objectives of the Speech and Drama department is to develop a sensitivity in our students that will affect their communication, whether in a small group, on a speaker’s platform, or on a stage. Because our students arc basically performers, we have exciting opportunities to publicly raise issues, through performances, and challenge the thinking of the community (Don Rainbow). Those working behind stage arc instructors Donald Rainbow, Douglas Briggs. Wayne Hensley, James Mason. Neil Moser. Kerry Jo Olson, Dale Rott. Dave Lee. and William Weiss. From the theater phase of the department, after casting, stage design, much painting, and many late-night practices. Bethel was offered Godspell. Huck Finn. Our Town. Render Unto, various one-acts, and Doc Rainbow’s summer Colorful Caravan. Not he is great who can alter matter, but he who can alter any state of mind. They are the kings of the world who give the color of their present thought to all nature and all art, and persuade men by the cheerful serenity of their carrying the matter, that this thing which they do is the apple which the ages have desired to pluck, now at last ripe and inviting nations to the harvest (R.W. Emerson). “Celebration” was the key word in Don Rainbow’s “Godspell” production. Creater John-Michael Tebelak’s purpose was “to bring more celebration into religion.” The cast included Duane Gladcr, Rhonda Greene, Sue Greene. Bob Lockman, Jack Starr, Tim Nyberg. Mary Frances Fiess. Carol Anderson, Tim Zimmerman, and Michelle Franzen. Musical direction was given by Linda Herrmann with accompaniment by Hans Selvog. Dave McSparren, and John Ideboen. “The play encompasses Christ’s teachings of his mission on earth, the beatitudes, the adulterous woman, numerous parables, and the last day in the life of Christ, the Son of the Living God. who became man.” (Dawn Hart) Wall, folks we had a lot o’ fun puttin on Huck Finn” for all de younguns during the break tween skool called Interum. ‘Had no more dan two and haf weeks te perpar for y’all, and we think we were quite commendble. Doc Rainbow, a real colorfell feller, said we made some “strong contemporary 116 statements.” Wall, that’s fine and all but we still had fun playin hide de spoon and fishin and funnin with the folks. Some o’ of real people” were Timmy Leafblad, Jeffery Miller. Delano Hampton. Dana Olson. Steve Rognrud, Fat Reppo. Timmy Nyberg. Paul Goddard. Suzie Greene. Michelle Franzen, Dee Dee Doe. Linda Erickson, and Jo Stewart. Gee-hosophat. I forget the rest. But I reckon there ain’t no more for me to tell about. You was bully ta listen like you did. Bye. Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town was directed by Kerry Jo Olson. The play takes place in Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, where down home, ordinary people live. It deals with life in a typical American town at the turn of the century. Jim Ilackett. Linda Erickson. Denise Anderson, Gordy Franzen, Paul Goddard, Sue Greene, and Bruce Nordeen played leading roles. Render Unto,” an original drama dealing with the struggle for religious liberty, was presented at Old Campus. Director Dale Rott wrote the play to exhibit “the persecution of Baptists. Methodists, and Quakers before the Revolutionary War and the fight of a preacher. John Leland. for ratification of the first amendment.” From Oslo to Istanbul, Amsterdam to Zweibrucken, Professor Rainbow’s Colorful Caravan of Theatricals brought the Bicentennial to thousands of Americans away from home. Caravan was sponsored by the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Service (ACCTS) under the leadership of Cleo Buxton of Denver. Dr. Rainbow, originator and director of Caravan, was super-excited about the opportunity to bring Americana to servicemen and government officials and to share the full free life which each of the performers has found in Jesus Christ.” The troupe included Mary Frances Fiess, Michelle Franzen, Duane Glader, Linda Hermann. Tim Leafblad. Jeff Miller. Tim Zimmerman, and bus driver and coordinator Eric Tanquist. Besides the productions sponsored by the department, visiting groups such as Lambs Players (pictured next page) shared their accomplishments with our community. Efforts by this street theater group and by our own department have become a creative new dimension for presenting the Good News. 117 Speech It might be said that the theater gets all the glory. However, the Speech and Drama department seeks not only to prepare communicators for theater, but also for teaching, public relations. Christian service, business, law. government, and social work. Classes are offered in philosophy of communication, public speaking along with outlets in debate (see p. 92). and also radio and television broadcasting. These areas of speech and communication may not necessarily fall under the classification of “Fine Arts”, yet accomplishment of such skills can definitely be creatively applied to our daily occupations and relations. Tis a gift to be simple ... to see beauty in all that is around us. There is no way to success in art but to take off your coat, grind paint, and work like a digger on the railroad, all day and everyday (R.W. Emerson). Schools of the visual arts may have monumental buildings, well-furnished studios, award-winning teachers, and big name shows. But the merit of these institutions is best observed in the work of their students and the artistry they produce. Each month a new display in the Gallery exhibited a mood of diversity and creative expression. Students exhibited artwork in sculpture, painting, bronze casting, ceramics, and drawings in the annual Raspberry Monday, Senior, Interim, and other gallery shows. The hammers, plaster, and mud and paint-covcred students may scare a lot of non-art Bethelites away, yet underneath it all is a simple spirit of fun and creativity, not to mention hard work. “Bethel’s art department seeks to help students in a sense become childlike, to really see all that God has made, to really know how things feel, and not be afraid to let imagination run wild and just create.” (Grace Peterson) 122 123 Man communicates in many ways. One of the most stimulating, controversial, and colorful is the visual language. Bethel’s Art department is a place where students search for meaning through this visual language. The lights in the Art department burn deep into the night sometimes as students work exploring the possibilities for expression in wood, clay, paint, ink, and bronze. And growth is marked by the excitement of discovery. In the first scriptural description of God’s nature we see, “In the beginning God created ...” We, through His Spirit, accept His Commission in developing and sustaining man’s ability as a creater of things “good.” 124 Barbara Glenn 125 And coming to Him as to a living stone. Rejected by men, But choice and precious in the sight of God. You also. As living stones. Are being built up as a spiritual house For a holy priesthood. To offer up spiritual sacrifices Acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. I Peter 2:4.5 You are God’s field. God’s building. According to the grace of God Which was given to me. As a wise masterbuildcr I laid a foundation. And another is building upon it. But let each man be careful How he builds upon it. For no man can lay a foundation other than The one which is laid. Which is Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 3:9-11 Unless the Lord builds the house. They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city. The watchman keeps awake in vain. Psalm 127:1 Color 6 127 When we mean to build. We first survey the plot, then draw the model; And when we see the figure of the house. Then must we rate the cost of the erection; Which if we find outweights ability. What do we then but draw anew the model In fewer offices, or at last desist To build at all? Much more, in this great work. Should we survey The plot of situation and the model. Consent upon a sure foundation. Question surveyors, know our own estate. Mow able such a work to undergo. To weigh against his opposite; or else, We fortify in paper, and in figures. Using the names of men instead of men: Like one that draws the model of a house Beyond his power to build it; who, half through Gives o’er and leaves his part-created cost A naked subject to the weeping clouds. And waste for churlish winter’s tyranny. William Shakespeare Henry IV. (Pt. 2) Act I. Scene III The river flows, the seasons turn The sparrow and starling have no time to waste. If men do not build How shall they live? When the field is tilled And the wheat is bread They shall not die in a shortened bed And a narrow sheet. Without delay, without haste We would build the beginning and the end of this street. We build the meaning: A Church for all And a job for each Each man to his work. T.S. Eliot Taken from The Rock’ In the vacant places We will build with new bricks There are hands and machines And clay for new brick And lime for new mortar Where the bricks arc fallen We will build with new stone Where the beams arc rotten We will build with new timbers Where the word is unspoken We will build with new speech There is work together A Church for all And a job for each Every man to his work. T.S. Eliot Taken from ‘The Rock’ Wafted gently by the wind Gold-feigned stalks reach sky-ward Yet soon are spent by hands that harvest. Stubbled straw is drawn. God. My strength is broken. Scythed and cracked, snapped gold From black earth spurned and snatched in youth. Must my senses yield? The emptied Fields near new walls stretch As drawn from black was broken gold Beaten, baked, mud made weak And molded now as new-formed bricks. By building bricks from gilded stalks. From wafted straws reached sky-ward Bent, now broken to be strong. Fortresses are made. Claudia Jeanne Hallstein Ads 7 Map 136 Sponsors 140 T D ... alive and on the move T D Enterprises, Inc., congratulates the class of 1976 Board Members (L. to R.): T. Myron Billigmeier. Co Chrm. of the Board E. John Elseth. Director of Financial Affairs D. Anton Osterman, Director of Personnel R. Wayne Elkjer, Director of Public Relations D. Raymond Peterson, Co-Chrm. of the Board (M. Kurt Janke and J. Leroy Priestley were away from the Home Office on corporate business.) With five years of devoted service to the Bethel Community, our reputation has been our only means of advertisement. I Corinthians 7:1 You’re part of us — we’re part of you. Saying goodbye to all bus schedules, Mt. Zion, midnight pizza, football, registration lines, persistent teachers, cramming for exams? Can you actually leave it all behind? You can take the person out of Bethel, but taking Bethel out of the person is an impossible thing. Why? Because Bethel isn’t just a place or an institution —Bethel is you and it always will be. Continuing Bethel relations, that family spirit of helping where and when it counts—that’s what alumni affairs is all about. Where are you headed —grad school? marriage? starting a career? Remember, you’re part of us and we’re part of you! Bethel Alumni Association Curt Fauth, director 131 •� Indian Lake Baptist Church RR3. Box 196 WORTHINGTON. MINNESOTA 56187 Rev. Carl Holmberg, pastor A PERSONAL INVITATION TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 10936 Foley Boulevard, Coon Rapids, Minn. 755-3748 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. . . we preach not ourselves but Christ Jesus, the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 4:5 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DANNEBROG. NEBRASKA A Going Church for a Coming Lord • • v Fast efficient servire ot the . JOHN W. IVANCE . COMPANY 1618 Pioneer Bldg. 224-7358 ST. PAUL. t MINNESOTA 55101 .............. INSURANCE • INVESTMENTS JOHN W. IVANCE. 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MA 01609 (617) 754-3242 49 churches - approximately 7,300 members District encompasses: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Conneticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware Total district population — 30-40 million “We Congratulate the Graduates” Immanuel Baptist Church 1016 GRAND AVENUE WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS 60085 GERALD W. GILLASPIE WILLIAM J. WRIGHT Senior Pastor Associate Pastor J. MARSHALL PETERSON TIMOTHY MAYFIELD Minister of Visitation Minister of Music MARJORIE SODERHOLM C.E. Coordinator THANK YOU! Publishing a college yearbook is o challenging and expensive undertaking. We wish to thank our advertisers and soonsers and remind cur readers to do so when yauvisi’ them This book is available to advertisers for $600. to students for $2.00. and parents public far $8.00. Write to Bethel Spire requesting the 76 book and also be sure to include something for postage. Thcnk you. Sawyer Highlands Baptist Rt 1 Box 700 Sawyer, Michigan 49125 Best wishes Bethel Students, Faculty and Administration Pletschers’, Inc. Flower’s Greenhouses 641 OLD HIGHWAY 8 S.W. NEW BRIGHTON. MINN. 55112 PH. 633-6666 We are your partners in Christ's work, co-members of His body. We seek to serve you, providing you with leadership, resources and opportunities to serve Jesus Christ. We are the fellowship of Baptist General Conference churches. BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE 1233 Central St., Evanston, III. 60201 oisniAl A Pooh Hum for Piglet The tips of Piglet’s ears glowed suddenly, and he tried to say something; but even after he had husked once or twice, nothing came out. So Pooh went on. “There are seven verses in it.” “Seven?” said Piglet as carelessly as he could. “You don’t often get seven verses in a Hum, do you, Pooh?” “Never,” said Pooh. “1 don’t suppose it’s ever been heard of before. ’ ’ “Do the others know yet?” asked Piglet, stopping for a moment to pick up a stick and throw it away. “No,” said Pooh. “And I wonder which you would like best. For me to hum it now, or to wait till we find the others, and then hum it to all of you.” Piglet thought for a little. “I think what I’d like best, Pooh, is I’d like you to hum it to me now-and-then to hum it to all of us. Because then I could say ‘O, yes, Pooh’s told me,’ and pretend not to be listening.” So Pooh hummed it to him, all seven verses, and Piglet said nothing, but just stood and glowed. (The House at Pooh Corner, A. A. Milne) MUSIC— (mu zik)n. The science or art of pleasing, expressive, or intelligible combination of tones; the art of making such combinations, especially into compositions of definite structure and significance; the art of inventing or writing or of rendering such compositions. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing (Ps. 100:1). A candle-light processional and the joyful sounds of the 19th annual Festival of Christmas begins. The Bethel Band, Brass Ensemble, College Choir, Male Chorus, and Women’s Choir all blend voices and instruments into a presentation of a variety of music in praise to God. In addition to a number of concerts, these groups have gone on tours to numerous states and Europe. Excellence is a keyword, along with sharing, tears, fellowship, practices, recitals, bus rides, prayer, and more practice. “The Music Department is an important part of the life at Bethel. It directly and indirectly influences much of the worship services in chapel around which life at Bethel revolves. . . Almost a fourth of the entire student body performs in some type of music activity through the Music Department, and this is as it should be since music is such an important element in the life of the Evangelical Church. The mission of the Music Department then is to supply well trained Christian music teachers and directors with a mission in tomorrow’s world” (Julius Whitingcr). 149 Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright. Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; Sing praises to Him with a harp of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy(Ps. 33:1-3). With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King (Ps. 98:6). Ourchestra So you haven’t got a drum, just beat your belly. So I haven’t got a horn — I’ll play my nose. So wc haven’t any cymbals — We’ll just slap our hands together, And though there may be orchestras That sound a little better With their fancy shiny instruments That cost an awful lot — Hey, we’re making music twice as good By playing what we’ve got! • so (Shel Silverstein) 151 152 Snorts 8 Water 154 Golf 155 Tennis 156 Track 158 Soccer 160 Ft. Ball 162 Skiing 166 BB 168 Wrestling 173 Baseball 176 Etc. 177 Canoeing Swimming The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. (Psalms 23: 1,2.) Most of us will reflect on the beauty of our Bethel campus. Walks down by Lake Valentine, devotions on the hill, or when chapel was first held outside arc cherished memories. The simple sport of gazing at the sun set over the lake was like a retreat from the busy world of classes and studies. Physical Education classes in canoeing and swimming were offered for students wishing to surmount the waters. But for those of us who did not actively participate in athletics, just viewing the beauty or paddling peacefully across the lake in canoes were our most treasured sports. Golf A young Royal team finished third in the Tri-State Conference during their first year of fall golf. Northwestern (Iowa) finished first with Yankton placing second. Jim Landis and Craig Hanson were strong freshmen for the Royals. Landis was the number five golfer in the state of Minnesota last year. Junior Tom Steller, last year’s MVP, and sophomore Daryl Peterson, last year all-conference golfer, both played superior golf. Freshman Ed Speck and sophomores John Haugen and Dan Visel added strength to the team. Coach John Merrit is convinced that golf has many benefits. He explains, “Golf builds character in that it improves self-control and concentration. I believe that 95 per cent of the game is mental, and self-confidence is very important because of this.” imgg Tennis “Tennis is a polite game of prestige played by wealthy men in starched white uniforms.” The Bethel Tennismen, coached by Paul Reasoner, returned this year to defend their Tri-State Conference title for the fifth year in a row. Top players Bill DeVoe, Dan Joling. Greg Kuntz, and Lanny Law returned from last year’s championship team to take the lead again. Also making up the team were Bob Corson, Terry Watson, Mark Norlander, Dave Decker and Jim Grant. Six varsity players competed in the finals at Yankton in the spring. In Singles, Devoe placed first in 1, Joling first in 2, Kuntz first in 3, Law first in 4, Corson second in 5, and Norlander first in 6. DcVoc and Joling placed first in 1 Doubles, Corson and Law first in 2, and Norlander and Kuntz first in 3. In winning the Conference Title, the team would have gone on to the District 13 competition, but refrained due to studies and financial reasons. The fans were a bit disappointed yet still very proud of their team’s level of exciting tennis and high competitive achievements. Bodm inton Badminton is included in the Physical Education’s basic skills program along with Jogging, Gymnastics, Judo, Archery, Rock Climbing, etc. We make reference to these nonvarsity sports because the concept behind P.E. courses and Intramural sports is that you don’t have to be the greatest athlete in the world to belong to a team. That’s what makes it best. 157 Track Team captain Bruce Peterson summed up the Royal’s indoor season: “As you know, injuries and illness have really affected our team a lot this year and yet with all this we still had a respectable indoor season.” The thinclads” captured second place in the Tri-State indoor meet at Mankato, and at the outdoor competition at Sioux Falls, with First place going to Westmar. Coach: Gene Glader, Asst. Coach: Robert Weathers. Some of the school record breakers: Scott R. Anderson, Gene Blair, Curt Brown, Larry Caldwell, Dave Clapp, Steve Hage, Greg Kramer, Jim Timp, Jon Van Loon, and Bill Whittaker. Cross-Country “One thing about Minnesota, it’s a good place for winter sports . .. nine months of the year!” Bethel Harriers must run the race against highly competitive schools, but also against wind. rain, and sometimes snow. Steve Whittaker, replacing coach Gene Glader who was on sabbatical, spoke highly of his team; “Because of the great unity on the team, any member feels bad if he gets hurt or fails to do something expected of him.” Larry Caldwin added, “We all feel as one and run as one.” Two team members spoke of the added dimension of their being Christians. “As we’re running we arc praying for one another. Before each meet we have devotions, and after we run we first show friendship to our opponents and then get together as a team to thank God.” The Harriers completed their season by placing second at the Tri-State meet here at home. 159 160 Soccer The most popular game in the world, soccer, was combined with rugby to form one of Bethel’s favorite sports; football. The change occurred as a result of an American and a Canadian college meeting together for rowing competition. After discovering that both schools played “football,” they decided to include the game in their competitive program. The two teams met at McGill in Montreal for their first game. To their surprise the Americans were playing rugby and the Canadian team played soccer. Their compromise led to the invention of our present day “Football.” Recently, the mother game of soccer has gained increased popularity in the States with Bethel soccermen contributing wholeheartedly to the effort. A few years back we were proud to gain recognition as a varsity team, yet this year did not prove to be as encouraging. The team remains united, and prides itself with a group of devoted fans. International students are particularly attracted to this game which they knew and loved in their countries. This year’s team, coached by seminary student Steve Voth, played loyally, ending the season respectably with a 4-2 victory over Hamline. For seniors A1 Vogel, Dave Mortenson, and goalie Paul Biederman, this last game will be long remembered. Football The Royals weren’t a good football team this year; they were great. With nationally recognized Kim Walker and Willy Gardner returning, along with other good solid players, the team exploded to a fast start! Defeating Westmar 47-0 in what coach Chub Reynolds described to be “the best game played by a team that I’ve coached here at Bethel,” the Royals continued to show their strength. They clinched a tie in the Conference championships when they overcame Yankton 36-0. The final, most exciting game ever, was played against Northwestern of Iowa. The Royals tied them for the Conference title along with Yankton, ending their most successful season. Seniors Mike Anderson, Bruce Kaihoi, Dale Witherington, Dan Joling, Larry Rocholl, Paul Quanrud, Dave Van Benschoten. Craig Hansen, Dave W'. Johnson, Dan Holmes, Mark Thorson, and John Holine played their last game at Bethel. Playing football has meant much to these players, and especially to the seniors who have seen the program grow from bad, to better, to good, and finally, to great. “I wish every Christian athlete could play at a school like Bethel,” said Craig Hansen in summing up the team’s feelings. 163 This year’s championship is the direct culmination of what Coach Reynolds likes to call the “winning attitude” that has been characteristic of the Bethel players he has coached. Since he started, Chub’s major theme has been that strong Christians can be winning athletes. He credits Bethel’s policy of admitting only committed Christians to the college for providing highly motivated and disciplined athletes ready to push a little harder because they are playing for the Lord. No little credit belongs to Chub himself whose own tireless efforts and consistent faith in God and his team’s ability to win have made Bethel a major contender for NAIA top honors. 164 165 Skiing Skiers are members of the nature-loving class of athletes who find a strange excitement in gliding gracefully (or not so gracefully) across our campus hills. Here we sec Dave Peterson faithfully waxing his skis in preparation for a freezing undertaking. What possesses these snow bunnies to tackle the gruelling cold? Some say it’s the freedom, some say it's the fresh air, and others admit that it’s the ski outfits at Sitzmark. Whatever the reasons, everyone loves a skier. The beauty of Interim crosscountry class is the non-athletic student who is allowed to try and giggles with each fall. There are other noble sports not often mentioned in our varsity circles that should also be given equal regard. Some students can still be caught riding cardboard boxes (hopefully not orange trays) down Mt. Zion. No coach is there to pat you on the back with a “well done boy,” yet the ecstasy of knowing you made the hill without fatality is unbeatable. Some of us will remember Karen Tanquist (and etc.) in her attempt at perfect formation in flying a kite over electrical wires. A daring and challenging sport, to be sure. Then there were the bikers and the hikers who proudly collected blisters to show admiring friends. Some fell off cliffs, lifted volkswagons into buildings, and swam in polar-bear freezing lake Valentine. Varsity cross-country runners should tip their hats to the athlete seen chasing after the Bethel bus or running to beat the bars over the coffeeshop. Those artists adept at keeping drawing paper in their laps outside in the wind need to be mentioned also. This is a very exhausting sport. All Minnesota students are known for their swiftness and accuracy in overcoming their state bird - the mosquito. Yes, there is much more to athletics at Bethel than meets the eye. Anything worth conquering that requires physical strength (not an all-nighter preparing for an exam) and brings satisfaction of achievement can be a sport. Some of us may carry this exercise too far when it involves the jaw muscles, but nevertheless, we all deserve some applause. Intro murals IM offers a diverse array of sports for all students. Anyone can be involved in anything from table tennis to coed volleyball. Directors Dan Swanson and Sherry Sahlin were optimistic about this year’s program with participation being really good. According to Dan, the goal of IM is to “provide students with an alternative 166 to the high cost, high pressure world of intercollegiate athletics. It is a means for students to participate at a level where winning is not everything but where competition is keen.” IM football’s most exciting battle was between Off Campus West and Off Campus East. East, with quarterback Bill Trollinger, led with the score 13-0 at the half. With the 15 fans wondering if West was still in the game, fighting quarterback Tim Engebretson came back to settle the question. West defeated East in overtime. The collection of IM football All-Stars pictured on page 167 are: Kneeling -Traudt, Johnson, Reasoner; Standing - B. Peterson, Swanson, Van Gorkam, Engebretson, Madison, Calvin, J. Peterson, and Nielson. Other interesting results of IM were the Open League Basketball finals: (Alpha) 1st: Buckeyes, 2nd; Grunt. (Omega) 1st; Brown’s Clowns, 2nd: Swedish Fly Girls. The free throw-contest featured a tie between Loren Ilclm and Tim Oskey. Wrestling finalists were: (teams) 1st: Bright N, 2nd: Edgren Blue, and 3rd: OC East, Edgren Green, and Townhouse 2. (Individual Champions) Rodney Young (134), Daniel Fauth (142), “Grizzly” Griffith (150), Bill Heaton (158), Paul Rasmussen (167), Dw'ight Rasmussen (177), Mike Anderson (190), and Dan Joling (Hwt). The Basketball Marathon, sponsored by the Public Action Committee of the Senate, played for a torturing 51 hours. Proceeds went to Midwest Challenge. The final score was 2877 to 2877. Participants pictured on this page (middle) from left to right: Scott Brown, Scott Anderson, Bill W'hittaker, Tim Oskey, Jon Van Loon, Steve Blewett, Jerry Frost, Curt Brown, Tom McKnight, and Loren Helm. Jon Van Loon commented, “Wait until next year. We’re shooting for 60 hours!” 167 Girls Basketball Women’s sports are going through a transition period at Bethel and the school is readily making the healthy adjustment. Director Shirley Dawson is satisfied with the progress. Even with women’s track being relatively new and softball just developing from a recreation into a sport, Bethel women are doing well. Bethel has intercollegiate teams in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field. There is competition against schools such as Augsburg, Carleton, Concordia. Gustavus Adolphus, Hamline, Macalester, Northwestern, St. Catherine’s, St. Mary’s, etc. The basketball team completed their season with a respectable 8-6 win-loss record. In appraising the team, coach Dawson remarked “We rank somewhere in the middle of women’s basketball teams in the state.’’ The enthusiastic women are proving that the game is not reserved only for traditional hairy-legged, long-armed, tube-socked men! Women’s basketball has made its debut. The women’s softball team sported brand new royal blue and gold uni’s. Coaches Lynn and Ralph Gustafson felt “everyone played, and everyone played well.” They ended with a 6-8 record and qualified for state tournaments but did not place. The gal softballers captured their opener for the season defeating St. Mary’s 13 6. Carla Gustafson, Julie Peterson, Terry Schimbeno, and Sheri Drenner were brought home ending the first inning 4-0. The Royals maintained their lead and superiority in the field throughout. Cindy Martin provided a strong pitching arm to bring the team to victory. There is something unique about the Bethel women’s track team. Many of the members had never participated in track before entering college. Yet track was the most successful and the newest women’s sport this year. The team qualified for the state meet and placed tenth out of 19. (The highest placed finish of a 4-ycar private school in Minn.) Pam Hathaway, a sophomore art-elementary education major, said, “After exercising my mind all day in school, I felt it would give me a balance to have physical exercise. Also, track has helped me to get involved with other people outside the art clique.” Debbie Anderson, a sophomore music major added, Running has improved my lung capacity. It helps to have healthy lungs in order to sing well.” Others agreed that the conditioning helps them to relax more, sleep better, and even concentrate harder for studying. This was a building year for the women’s track team. They have good attitudes and they work very hard,” commented coach Dawson. Volleyball, under direction of Naomi Massa, finished their season at 5-6. The team, as in most sports here, cared for each other as individuals, yet stressed unity. Debbie Nelson explained that playing together as a team rather than individuals is important in our performance.” Terry Schimbeno also added that being a Christian makes me want to give beyond a hundred percent, because I’m doing it for God.” Co-captains Terry Schimbeno and Jo Watlor headed the A squad which also included Gail Anderson, Jane Hegle, Bobbi Hersch, Linda Johnson, Cathy J. Olson, and Cindi Ramm. Captain Debbie Nelson, Suzy Edwall, Pam Granzow. Julie Karlsgodt, Ruth Moser, Janet Reynolds, Trish Swanson, and Robyn Wohler completed the B squad. Awards were granted at the end of the season in the form of participation certificates, letters, varsity jackets, and engraved pen sets. The highest award is the Senior Award given for lettering 4 years in one sport. Carla Gustafson and Terry Schimbeno received the senior honors. 169 Mens Basketball The value of an athletic event should not be totally “weighed on a win-loss record.” There are many other experiences “that are rewards in themselves.” The bond between teammates in their striving for excellence cannot be duplicated. Learning your own limitations and disciplining your mind, body, and will when the opposition is overwhelming is invaluable. In a Clarion article dealing with what the emphasis and value of organized athletics should be at Bethel, Mark Thorson wrote: “The sporting endeavor is the unrelenting pursuit of excellence, and this pursuit will often result in victory. The athlete must hope in victory, or he cannot continue his effort. Victory must be recognized as a gift of fruition from God. But it can never be the final goal, and the Christian must welcome defeat with thanksgiving and grace. It is the pursuit of this admittedly difficult, perhaps impossible, ideal that the Christian can joyfully participate in sports’ microcosmic manifestation of the human experience.” The Royal cagers played a tough and frustrating season. Don Cary remarked, “We seem to be playing better as a team, but we’re not winning any ball games. We lack consistency and experience as a unit. Talent-wise, we are as good as many teams that we’ve played, but five or six minutes of bad ball every game is killing us. The Royals regained strength in two exciting victories over Concordia and Sioux Falls during Interim. But following games brought disappointment and the Cagers in their final game were defeated by Trinity. Adding to the disappointment was the resignation of coach Jack Trager who has coached Bethel’s basketball for nine years. Top scorers were Curt Oslin, Paul Healy, Don Cary, Craig Oslin, and Tom Koenisbcrg. 171 Wrestling When a wrestler enters the wrestling room (which is pre-heated to 8S degrees) he is clad in lightweight wrestling shoes, knee-pads, ear guards (to protect against cauliflower ears), shorts, a sweatshirt, and sweatpants. Practice begins with a word of prayer followed by six minutes of warm-up drills. Then coaches Klostreich and Heaton make a few announcements and soon the action begins. Techniques and holds are drilled over and over until they become instantaneous reactions in the mind of the wrestler. As the temperature in the room rises with increased body heat, perspiration saturates the grappler’s attire. After several minutes of hard, all-out wrestling the team is divided into two groups. One group is sent out into the hallway to sprint the stairway until their legs and lungs are thoroughly exhausted. Meanwhile, the rest of the team is pushing weights in the weightroom. When each group has finished, either sprinting or weightlifting, they rotate. At the end of a two hour practice, the team files into the locker room to shower and record their body weights. It is not unusual for a wrestler to lose three to five pounds of weight in a single practice session. After a vigorous workout, one would expect a weary wrestler to appease his gaping appetite with a swinish feast. However, most wrestlers need to watch their diets closely so that they will not be over their designated weights for competition. Salads and proteins are essential for healthy wrestlers, but if there are a few pounds to lose on the day of a match, a boiled egg and a glass of water will sometimes have to tide him over until after the official weigh- in. When the week has ended and the team is set for competition with another school, the physical strain, the 173 shrinking stomachs, and the endless drills are no longer in the mind of the wrestler. His attention focuses on a new yet regretfully familiar sensation — the “butterflies.” His nerves are fluttering and his concentration narrows in on his opponent (who is also busy preparing himself mentally on the other side of the mat). Once his turn has come to meet his opponent on the mat, however, his “butterflies” float away. After both wrestlers exchange handshakes in the center of the mat, the referee toots his whistle and the match begins. (Clarion; Jim Morud.) The Bethel Grapplers ended a successful year in the Tri-State Conference with injury-plagued Royals struggling to a fourth-place finish. Due to injuries, team captain Rick Smith was unable to participate along with Gary Peterson. Teammates Mike Reeves (150) and Jeff Zitzloff (167) went on to take second place finishes and a chance at the NA1A finals. Scott Urquhart (134) and Jerry Miller (142) each took third place honors. Some of the team members offered their reflections. Jeff Zitzloff: “My goals have changed during the course of this season. My goal is still to win, but not so much for my own pride. I want to keep the Lord in mind, win or lose.” Dave Lindenburg: “It’s more important to try to glorify God by working hard and keeping a good attitude than it is to win. Of course, winning is important too, because by winning we can show others that Christians aren’t pushovers. No matter how small my wrestling talents are, God can still use me in some way if I’m trying my best.” Kevin Peterson: “Wrestling gave me more self-discipline. Physical conditioning plays a big part in balancing my spiritual and academic life.” 174 175 176 Baseball The team looked better than ever this year! Coach Jack Trager had most of his starting players back from last year. Captain Dale Witherington led the infield at third base. Shortstop Barry Jones and second baseman Kevin Hallstrom returned, along with Craig Oslin at first base. Catching duties were shared by Mark Barton and Dave Tcrlouw. Brothers Craig and Curt Oslin offered strong pitching arms and were supported by the exceptional Tim Doten. Among other players were Mark Rapinchuk, Greg Thom, Bruce Kaihoi, Larry Rocholl, Roger Madison, Cam Johnson, Brent Bostrom, Bryan Ljung, and Scott Laugen. The Royal baseballers ended their season record 12-9. Thom led the team in hitting after 21 games with a .3S5 batting average, followed by Kaihoi’s .319 and a .304 average by the hot-hitting Jones. Paddle-ball The loud “popping” noise often heard coining from the physical education department is not the football coach testing new helmets. It’s the sound of Bethel’s new romance. Strange as it may be, students, faculty, and seminary guys love smashing a rubber ball against the wall. Even Dr. Glenn has been known to rush out of his class at break to make sure he gets his name on the list (reserving a time is one of the difficult aspects of the game.) Paddleball is proof that sports can be fun. Amazingly enough, instead of being asked out to dinner, more and more Bethel women are finding themselves being asked to play Paddleball! Summing up this section. Department Head Gene Glader states; The department of physical education seeks to meet a variety of academic, health, exercise, recreation, social, emotional and spiritual needs at Bethel. Activities administered by the PE dept, are a vital element of Bethel’s efforts to meet the needs of the “whole” person within a Christian liberal arts curriculum.” Credit for most of material used for sports section goes to various Clarion writers, especially Jim Morud, Bruce Olsen, Dan Swanson, and Larry Caldwell. 177 178 Events 9 Hmcmg 181 Founder's 184 Nik Dag 186 Concerts 188 Interim 192 Institute 193 Winter Carnival 194 Moods 194 Banquet 196 Campus Coord 198 Graduation 200 Challenge 202 Homecoming Homecoming is not only the events of crowning the hostess or winning the football game — but is the gathering of friends, old and new, to celebrate. It is a time for alumni to come back and remember, possibly more so than Founder’s Week. It is festivity. To quote Kahlil Gibran, we would like to shout out at times like these that ‘‘pleasure is a freedom-song . . . Some of your elders remember pleasures with regret like wrongs committed in drunkedness. But regret is the beclouding of the mind and not its chastisement. They should remember their pleasures with gratitude, as they would remember the harvest of the summer. . . Oftentimes in denying yourself pleasure you do but store the desire in the recesses of your being. Who knows but that which seems omitted today, waits for tomorrow? Even your body knows its heritage and its rightful need and will not be deceived. And your body is the harp of your soul, And it is yours to bring forth sweet music from it or confused sounds.” A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance (Ec. 3:4). 181 Blood Drive Students and faculty were called upon to participate in the 17th annual Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by the Public Action Committee. Committee members, co-chaired by Heidi Forsline and Jean Barker, reported that all blood will not be used for transfusion purposes, but may be broken down for the separate use of white blood cells and plasma and for pharmaceutical purposes. Requirements include 56 days since the last donation, 17 to 65 years of age, and a minimum weight of 110 lbs. Any student who was outside of the U.S. during the summer should check with the Red Cross officials. It is important to cat a well-balanced meal within six hours of the donation time. Restrictions include surgery and car-picrcing within six months of donating. 183 Founder's Week A highlight in the vast and varied range of Bethel activities throughout the year is that of Founders Week. The quantity and quality of excellent and provocative speakers and seminars make time spent involved in the conference a worthwhile investment. Bethel faculty members, BGC personnel, and well-known personalities from all over the country were among the many speakers as Bethel observed its 34th annual Founders Week. Dr. Bob Smith opened the weeks proceedings at a special Bicentennial banquet. Other major speakers included Charles W. Colson (former special counsel to President Nixon), Lewis A. Drummond (an Evangelism Professor from Southern Baptist Seminary), Richard C. Halverson (Minister of the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.), Maria Anne Hansi” Hirschmann (well-known author and lecturer), Lyle E. Schaller(a church consultant with the Yokefellow Institute). C. Peter Wagner (director of Fuller Evangelistic Association), and Thomas F. Zimmerman (the superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Pastor Jim Spickelmier commented that “one of the unique sendees Bethel offers to the churches and Christians who support us is Founders Week. Each year pastors and laymen come from all parts of the country for a week of inspiration and motivation led by some of the outstanding Christian leaders in the world.” Nik Dag The Snare I hear a sudden cry of pain! There is a rabbit in a snare: Now I hear the cry again But I cannot tell from where. But I cannot tell from where He is calling out for aid; Crying in the frightened air, Making everything afraid. Making everything afraid, Wrinkling up his little face, As he cries again for aid; And I cannot find the place! And I cannot find the place Where his paw is in the snare: Little one! Oh little one! I am searching everywhere! (James Stephens) 159 190 Some of the performing artists in concert at Bethel were Hans Selvog, Coriander, Phil Kaegy. Monk, Honeytree. Andrae Crouch and the Disciples. Sixth Day. Mike Monroe. Priest and Scribes, and a special chapel group (pictured left) of Jim Lutz. Jack Starr, Pat Repp, Randy Berg. Roger Ettel. Steve Boyce, and Jerry Lovgren. 191 192 Interim Israel. Mexico. Bicentennial Pilgrimage, American Revolutionary Theater Tour? January Interim offers these and more. Contemporary Judaism, the Art of American Humor. Lewis and Tolkien plus an authentic Hobbit dinner. Creative Dramatics with a production of Huckleberry Finn, an introduction to the human family (You've Got to be kinning), along with seasonal Minnesota sports ... this month-long break between semesters allows students to pursue 51 courses radically different from the conventional college curriculum. Whatever their choice. Bethel’s sixteen hundred students are finding the warmth of discovery in the coldest month of the year (Clarion). Institute of Holy Lond Studies Israel. That word brings poignant and precious memories to the minds of many Bethel students. “I had been humming ‘He Owns the Cattle on a Thousand Hills’ when 1 realized that over there it would be ‘the Camels on a Thousand Hills’. I’ve become convicted of my narrow interpretation of Christian imagery.” ‘‘We left the youth hostel early, after a breakfast of cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, eggs, and yogurt and headed for Tel Arad. It was really cold and windy...” ‘‘After supper, we had tea with our bus driver. Feyez. He smoked his waterpipe and told us how he arranged his sister’s marriage ...” The students are sharing these stories and impressions from their monthlong trip to Israel. They also had an intensive class in historical geography at the American Institute of Holy Land Studies located on Mount Zion, just southwest of the Old City of Jerusalem. The group was led by Dr. Arthur Lewis, professor of Old Testament and sponsor of the trip. Students were awed by the sites and sights they saw. The first glimpse of the Western (Wailing) Wall was memorable. ‘‘The sight of the orthodox Jews praying at the Wall will probably always remain on my mind. Their diligence in prayer was a challenge to me. Yet. it was tragic to think that some of them were praying for the promised Deliverer, not realizing that Jesus has come and even now offers to deliver them.” said Jim Hacdt. The trip to Masada, the stronghold where 960 Jews held out against the Romans until 73 A.D.. was sobering. Sitting on the fortress that rises 900 feet above the Dead Sea, students heard Josephus’ account of the last days of the Roman siege. ‘‘I was awed by the love of freedom those zealots must have had; they committed suicide rather than live in bondage. It helped me understand the modern Jew better; his country is his life. In Jerusalem, the group celebrated a Passover supper at the Institute. Greeting each other with ‘‘Peace be with you,” and responding with “And with you. peace.” they entered the ritual of the Passover, washing one another’s hands, offering a first century blessing and giving each other a sop. a piece of bread dipped in lamb stew. Seated in a Roman Triclinium, the Passover participants ate Ilaroscth (ground apples, raisins, figs, nuts, and honey) to commemorate the mortar of the Egyptian bondage, unleavened bread to symbolize the suddenness of the Exodus, bitter herbs to represent cruel bondage, and baked eggs, to bring remembrance of suffering (the Focus). Winter Carnival Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody docs anything about it (Charles Dudley Warner. 1890). Charles obviously never attended Bethel’s annual celebration of winter known as “Sno Daze”. Featured events were tubing down Bethel’s very own Mount Zion, free hot chocolate and . donuts, a movie on the adventures of building a ski resort (in Minnesota?). Donald Duck cartoons, and of course unforgettable competition. Contest winners included Cross-Country Ski Race Champion Carl Erickson. Uncle Dave Wiggily Kregness. Bearded Mark Troxel, Hottest Hot-dog Tuber Dan Anderson, and all the daring Polar Bear Swimmers of Lake Valentine. Looking back at the activities. Shirley Van Wambeke commented on the large turn-out for the Polar Bear Swim and the free movies. “We also had good news coverage.” she said. “Two television stations sent men out and there were three or four newspapers represented. It’s good public relations for Bethel.” (!!?) Well, it's nice that we were having weather. Moods There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven ... A time to give birth, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill and a lime to heal; A time to tear down, and a lime to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance. A lime to throw stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing. A time to search, and a time to give up as lost; A lime to keep, and a time to throw away. A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together; A time to be silent, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate; A time for war, and a time for peace. 194 (Ecclesiastes 3) Banquet All cultures celebrate with food. It is a law that we must eat and the Bible is rich with beautiful analogies. Jesus taught us not to be anxious for what wc cat because life is more than food (Mt. 6:25), yet many of his teachings involved the blessings of food (Mt. 26:26, Lk. 15:2, 22:30, Jn. 4:32, Rv. 2:7). Our Lord was criticized for eating and drinking with sinners (Mk. 2: 16) because it was a sign of fellowship and approval. His actions have opened up a whole new freedom to the sacrament of eating. Since we must eat, let us eat with a spirit of worship and love; our sharing as a sign to unbelievers. Thus wc have football banquets, faculty receptions, spring banquets, et cetera, with joy and 196 thanksgiving. 197 Campus Coordinator Spaghetti Spaghetti, Spaghetti, all over the place, Up to my elbows. . . up to my face, Over the carpet and under the chairs, Into the hammock and wound round the stairs, Filling the bathtub and covering the desk, Making the sofa a mad mushy mess. The party is ruined, I’m terribly worried, The guests have all left (unless they’re all buried). I told them, “Bring presents.” I said, “Throw confetti.” I guess they heard wrong ’Cause they all threw spaghetti! (Shel Silverstein) Education at Bethel is not defined in strictly academic terms, but is a product of social, cultural, academic, and spiritual integration. As Campus Coordinators, we feel the social life at Bethel is essential in creating an atmosphere of unity not only as a campus, but as members of the body of Christ. The beauty of the Christian life is found in the joy and freedom that we have in Christ. He wants us to laugh and have fun and enjoy each other. In this way we bring honor and glory to His name and experience more fully the true meaning of the abundant life. (Shirley Van Wambeke and David Mortensen) 198 199 200 Graduation Four years ago the class of 1976 spent most of Welcome Week searching out the locations of bathrooms in the unfinished buildings on “new” campus. Now, such reminiscences provide insight into the reflected changes of four years of continual growth. Julie Blomquist remembers getting out of the bus by what is now the coffee shop. “The bus always ran into the fire hydrant. she said. Paul Goddard recalls having chapel in the “B” lounge and the library because the gymnasium was not completed until second semester of his freshman year. Both remember the mud and wooden planks which have since been replaced with sod and sidewalks. Bethel has changed and its graduates mirror that growth. On Sunday, May 23. Dr. Bob Smith, who graduated with the seniors — into retirement from regular teaching duties at Bethel — was the featured speaker at Baccalaureate. Commencement was held the same afternoon in the Physical Education Center. What is the class of 1976 like? According to Dr. Roy Dalton. Professor of History, it is made up of a choice young people who have learned how to be genuinely human, many of whom have learned how to both love others and to accept love in return.” (Mary Norton) There comes a time in every student’s life when he is no longer a student. That time has arrived for many of us here. It is a new feeling. After junior high, there was of course, high school; after high school, college. But now ... there’s no longer a set plan to follow. Some will be going on in school; graduate studies, law school, medical school, seminary. Some will be going right into jobs, some will be looking for jobs. Some won’t — at least for a while. But who knows what will be ahead? What we do know is what is behind. Finals, 8:10 a.m. classes, all nighters. registration lines, cafeteria lines, coffee shop lines, bank window lines, lines. But also there aren’t any more classes that have canceled finals, no more skipping first hour class, or study breaks that lasted longer than the studying. No more skipping chapel, no more chapel (former Spire). 201 Challenge Most of us who have attended Bethel College will agree on one thing (at least), and that is this: We have had the joy and privilege of going to a great school. Not one of us would say that it is entirely without problems, but most of us have experienced growth as people and as Christians during our years involved in the Bethel community. It is a good place to start out in the adult life, gently sheltered from the stormy world, and it has given us the opportunity to formulate ideas and friendships which will last us as long as we live. 1 came to Bethel after two years at a secular university, and I can remember how excited I was at the prospect of studying with Christians, in a place where everyone lived for the Lord. My first few months were spent in rejoicing because I loved my classes and I loved the frequent opportunities for deep fellowship with committed believers. Many times kids would share a burden and we’d go to the chapel right away and talk to the Lord about it. But soon I realized that there were a lot of kids who seldom talked about their problems, even when they really hurt inside. Gradually my concept of our community changed. It was not until I got to know Dave McSparrcn that I began to see what Bethel’s true ministry is. He shared that he had come as a freshman full of rebellion and wrong attitudes; but over a period of time, just being in a caring environment led him to open himself more and more to what Jesus wanted to do in his life. Many of his classmates felt the same way. Loving teachers and sensitive friends had the effect of slowly righting the wrong in them. And then I saw that Bethel was not a place with all the answers, nor a place that expected perfection and ached from the unhappiness within. It was, and is, instead, a place of healing. It is a community “in process’’, just as we individuals are in process toward conformity with Christ (Rom. 8:29). It is a place where God’s Holy Spirit can slowly work in a person’s heart until he is ready to commit everything he has to God. And it is a great school because of this. My challenge extends past the Christian community to every believer in every situation. We are called to live as Christ, and we too can be an influence for healing in the lives of those around us. With patience and love, and faith in the working of the Holy Spirit, we can share in His ministry of redeeming men and leading them to an increasingly rich experience of life with God. May He bless you. (Peter Fitch) 203 Notes 206 s« [ aw Student Pictures lO Karen A3nerud Karen Aasncss Cynthia Abbott Roy Abraham Doug Abramson Tony Acuna Brian Adam Norahs Acl Patricia Agee Nancy Ahlberg Louise Aippcrspach Kathleen Akkerman Ola Albright Laura Alden Shari Allen Kirstie Allison Richard Alvarez Donna Alworth Donald Anderson Barbara Anderson Bryan Anderson Carol Anderson Carol Anderson Carolyn Anderson Christine Anderson David Anderson Deanna Anderson Deborah L. Anderson Denise Anderson Gail Anderson 209 Gary Anderson James C. Anderson James R. 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Anderson Susan Anderson Wade Anderson Carmen Andol Ap Parition Alvin Arasim Pamela Arlcdgc Donna Armstrong Patricia Arnason Debra Aronson Paul Asao Kathleen Assclin 210 Galen Auch Lamonte Auch Jane Anne Carol Austin Linda Axclson Daniel Babcock Jody Babcock Patti Backlund Barbara Bacon Frank Bahr ' Sun He Baik Larry Bair Fredda Baker Lynn Baker Timothy Baker Mark Balderson James Barber John Barker Martha Barker Sheryl Barnett Dcanne Barnum Cynthia Bartels Julie Barth Kathleen Bartholomav Mark Barton Renee Bartusch Linda Batterman Paul Battige Alan Bauman Ginger Baumgartner 211 Julie Baustian Dennis Bayle Vickc Bean James Beck Linda Beck Cherry Beckstrom Jeani Beisslcr Jo Michelle Bold Martha Be.nhardus Barbara Bennett Philip Benson Steven Benson Christine Berg Douglas Berg Patricia Bergeson 212 Nancy Berggren Janyce Bcrglund Karin Berglund Judy Bcrgquist Beverly Bergsten David Bergsten Craig Bergstrom Mitchcl Bernstrom Jonathan Berry Paul Berry Sheryl Berthcl Cindy Besonen Debra Bestland Bruce Beyer Elizabeth Beyer Lorin Bilhorn Marianne Birk Elizabeth Bischof Phil Bjork Cheryl Bjorklund Billy Jean Black Eugene Blair Laurie Blair Stephen Blewctt Michael Blcck Donald Blombcrg Julie Blomquist Laurel Bloom Debra Bloomquist Laura Bloomquist Glen Bloomstrom Melody Blucker Paula Bock Michael Bogard Brian Bohne Bruce Bohne Laura Bolcnbaugh Walter Bomgren Mike Bonnenia Carl Berg Diane Borg Vickcy Borland Brent Bostrom Robert Bowman Sharon Bowman 213 Steven Boyce Frank Boyer Joan Brand Martha Brand Keith Branic Diane Brask Debra Bratland David Bratt Thomas Brice Lori Brodd Darrel Brodeen Linda Brodin Cedric Broughton Judy Broman Sarah Brotten Curtis Brown David Brown Jean Brown Waldon Brown Adri Bruheim Chris Brumlcy Marlene Brustad Janette Bryant Valerie Buchan Linda Bufton Barbara Bullis Debbie Burger Patricia Burgar Martha Burgess Cynthia Burke 214 Phyllis Buttncr Thomas Buxton Larry Caldwell Barbara Callics Anne Carlson Cheryl Carlson David Carlson Debra Carlson Kathleen Carlson I.aurcl Carlson Mark Carlson Mary Carlson Nancy Carlson Priscilla Carlson Richard Carlson Rick Carlson Sandra Carlson Diane Carpenter Anne Carter Don Cary Tim Casey Jim Chalmers Thomas Chamberlain Judith Chapman Richard Chapman Guy Chase Lynn Chase Jennifer Chayer Thangi Chhangte Puii Chhangte 215 Barbara Chinquist Janell Chisholm Beverly Chookiatsirichai Kim Chrisman Sharon Christensen Steven Christensen Daniel Christian Kathleen Cinnamon David Clapp Charles Clark David Clawson Joseph Clem Sherri Clow Bill Cody Wayne Colburn Judith Coleman Barbara Condos Diane Condos Faith Conn Stephen Copeland Mary Cornell Bonnie Corn forth Brad Cornforth Robert Corson Leanne Coulter Jeel Craft Anne Crowe Nancy Cullen Linda Cumings Dwight Cummins 210 Clare Cunningham Jancl Curry Bonnie Curtis Jim Daggs Debra Dahlbcrg Beverly Dahlquist Donna Dale Sandra Daley Gwenn Dalke Mary Dalton Ruth Danielson Janet Da r row Debbie Dates David Davies Joyce Davies Marcia Davis Donald DeJong Bill DeVoe Laura De Vries Timothy Dc Vries Patricia Death David Decker Shari Delfun Eunice Dclp Katherine Dennis Edward Dennison Susan Dewcerdt Jacqueline Dill Michele Dill Douglas Dillon 217 Cynthia Dimick Stew Dios Marcia Dischingcr Mark Dischingcr Diane Doebler Donna Docblcr Joseph Doncits Colleen Doornewcerd Randal Dorn Timothy Doicn Daniel Doughty Laura Doughty Richard Drake Victoria Dressel Dorothy Drew Rochelle Drew I'hercsa Dubber Robert Duffett Daniel Durham Douglas Dye Lnnn Dykstra Michael Dyrdal Edwin Eastburn Kristine Eastlund Lynette Eckdahl Carol Eckert Catherine Eddy Jenny Eddy Jon Edstrom 218 . t . 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Johnson David E. Johnson David G. Johnson David S. Johnson Diane Johnson Eileen Johnson Gail Johnson Jane Johnson Joann Johnson Kevin Johnson Marilyn Johnson Mary Johnson Merle Johnson Mickey M. Johnson Mitchail Johnson Nancy A. Johnson Nancy J. Johnson Randy Johnson Rebecca Johnson Sandra Johnson 228 Sharon Johnson Stephen Johnson Steven Johnson Stuart Johnson Susan Johnson Susan M. Johnson Tad Johnson Terrilec Johnson Tim Johnson Todd Johnson Todd H.Johnson Vern Johnson Ann Johnston Dan Johnston Steven Johnston Terry Johnston Dan Joling Allan Jones Barry Jones Jolcnc Jones Richard Jones Margaret Jordan David Jorgensen Laurie Josephson CaioJ Jungbaucr Gretchcn Kaiser Lir.da Karlbcrg Julie Karlsgodt Demetra Karmalis Jackie Karnisz J. 229 Gail Karsjens David Kaufenbcrg Elizabeth Kay Patricia Kcady Vicki Keck Aurelia Kccfcr Carolyn Kellander Marilyn Kdlandcr David Keller David S. Keller Jeff Kendall Randy Kennedy Rower a Kerber Michael Kiel Dale King Henry Kissinger Michael Kingbird Ann Kingstrom David Kirby Joseph Kirkham Merry Kivioja Sandra Kjarum John Klaessy Mark Klatkc Melanie Klein Phil Klcincschay Beth Klingensmith Robert Knicff Frank Knoll Cynthia Knowlton 230 Jane Kochka Mark Kochn Thomas Koegnigsberg Barbara Kolmodin Weston Kooistra David Keyzis Carol Kramer Greg Kramer John Kramer Keith Kramer Jonathan Kramka David Kregness Alison Krogfoss Lois Kruger Nathan Kruger Jack Kuhn Cathy Kunklc Rodger Kunklc Greg Kuntz Phil La Gessc Sandra Ladd Joseph Lague Elizabeth Lampright Don Landin James Landis Pam Lane Suzanne Lane Connie Lanham Jim Larsen Jonathan Larson 231 Brian Brian J. Dan Dun J. Susan Larson Larson Larson Larson Larson Judith Latimer Scott Laugen David Laurion Wayne Lavrenz Debra Lcafblad Gary Lcafblad Martha Lcandcr Debra Lee Thomas Lehman Lynne Lenkcr Paul Lentz Nancy Lctourneau Linda Lcrang Denise Lewis Tim Lexen Nancy Lindahl Paul Lindahl Carla Lind berg Nancy Lindberg Robin Lindberg David Linde David Linden berg Mark Lindh Thomas Lindh Gwen Lindholm 232 Betty Lindquist Gary Lindman Jim Lindvall Tim Linquist Warren Littleford 1 . Bryan Ljung Susan Lock Robert Lockman Carrie Lofton Elizabeth Logan Denise Lomheim Larry Long Dennis Loong Karen Lorenz Debra Lott Robert Love Robert B. Love Gerald Lovgren David Lowery Kurt Lund berg Deborah Lundh Kathy Lundholm Karen Lundquist Susar. Lundquist Kelton Lust John Lynch Russ Lyon Neil Maclean Kathy Macrae Sandra Madsen 233 Bruce Madvig Joan Macda Phil Macs Phyllis Maetche Doug Magnuson Terri Magnuson Debra Mahoney Lori Maley Karen Mann Hcllcn Manning Christine Marker Heather Marks Terri Markwood John Marshall Cheryl Martens Razz Matazz David Mathews Larry Matthias Scott Maurer Evelyn Maxson Mona May Deane McAmjs Margaret McCallum Wanda McCarthy Bruce McClay Eileen McDougal Phil McEachern Jeff McHenry Tom McKnight Keith McKown 234 Julie Mellbom Peter Mellbom Robert Merritt Cynthia Metcalf David Meyer Nancy Meyer Neil Meyer Ted Mickelson Mark Mikkclson Carolyn Miller Dan Miller Debra Miller Nicoletta Miller Ruth Miller Stanly Miller Randy Mitrovich Ray Mobley Kim Modica Karen Moc Lori Moeller Bob Moeller Scott Moen Tim Mogck Deborah Moline Jim Molcin Becky McSparran David McSparran Julie Mchrcr David Mclandcr Karen Melandcr 23$ Sharon Moline Eleanor Monohon David Monson Carolyn Monson Cynthia Moore Christine Morgan Leslie Morland Jim Morud Dan Moser Ruth Moser Marcus Most Janellc Motley Loree Motley Marvin Moved Melissa Moyer Paul Moyer Joyce Moynham Sally Mueller Denise Muir Linda Mullins Cindy Munson Dana Munson Stanley Murach Theresa Mustoncn Susan Naegclc 236 Diane Nall Amy Nelson Anne Nelson Ardcll Nelson Barbara Nelson Brad Nelson Bryan Nelson David Nelson Deborah Nelson Greg Nelson Jane Nelson Jon Nelson Julie Nelson Lynette Nelson Mary Nelson Pam Nelson Cheryl Ness Carol Nculcton Nancy Never Marilyn Ncufcld Marie Neufeld Jill Nicholson Kathy Nickel Terry Nickel Jim Nielsen Nancy Nielsen Karen Nilsson Ron Nilsson Hideo Nisahihata Cynthia Nixon Jay Nixon Bruce Nordccn Ken Nording Dawn Nordstrom Mark Norlander Jim Norris Jennifer Norton Mary Norton John Nygren Judy Nygren Jodi Nystroni Cheryl Obinger Heidi Odmark Elizabeth Ogren PaulOic Connie Olandcr Sandra Olander Carolyn Olbcrg Bruce Olsen Greg Olsen Brenda Olson Cathy Olson Dana Olson Dee Olson Denise Olson Evangeline Olson Gary Olson Harold Olson Jack Olson Jeff Olson Karen Karla Kurt Lee Linda Olson Olson Olson Olson Olson 238 Marian Olson Marilcc Olson Randy Olson Philip Olson Susan Olson Sylvia Olson Tim Olson Wayne Olson Becky Oman Sally Onyshuk David Osgood Tim Oskey Craig Oslin Curt Oslin Jeanne Ostendorf Bill Ostlund Dawn Oswald Grctchcn Otto Pam Overland Mark Owens Dean Palermo Doug Palmer Marcia Palmquist Mary Palmquist Ccdrick Pals Monica Pareigat Heather Parker Steve Parker Marnic Parrish Nancy Parsons 239 Cynthia Paterson Michele Patraw Carolyn Patterson Joyce Patterson Melanie Patton Dianna Paul Cynthia Paulson Dana Pavclick Lynne Pearson Jody Pedersen Kurt Fegors Suzanne Pchrson Charlene Penner Jonathan Pepper Karl Petersen Earlccn Petersen Lynn Petersen Pam Petersen Bill Petersen Bruce Peterson Carol Peterson Crystal Peterson Dale Peterson Dale S. Peterson Daryl Peterson David Peterson Dean Peterson Duane Peterson Edward Peterson Gary Peterson 240 Gayle Peterson Greg Peterson Joan Peterson Juli Peterson Kevin Peterson Lance Peterson Lori Peterson Mary Peterson Mavis Peterson Terri Peterson Bill Peterson Vicki Petsolt Sherryn Pculcn Jill Pfotenhauer Annie Phipps Patricia Pierce Julie Pilch Jeanne Pinckney Judith Pittman Mark Pittman Neal Pollster Paula Poodle Lynn Porter Harry Price Phil Print Patty Proposal Anthony Quillen Jill Quiring Sandra Radeke Beth Rainbow 241 Cindi Ramm Dawn Ramsland Mark Rapinchuk Dwight Rasmussen Paul Rasmussen Rhonda Rath Linda Rausch Cynthia Reed Joy Reed Michael Reeves Debra Rcichcl Kathryn Reinhold Dan Rcndahl Susan Rcngcl Randy Respirator - Richard Ricciuti Dawn Richardson Scott Riddle Nancy Riihiluoma John Ring Susan Ripley Sandra Rizzio Dclinda Robinson Karis Robinson Kent Rodclius 242 Steven Rognrud Jean Rognsvoog Phil Roley Barbara Rolf Arlan Rolfsen Coral Rowley Joan Roys Jill Ruchti Cindy Ruetten Debra Kumsey Laverne Russell James Ruttger Sharon Sahlin Susan Sahlin Ellen Salem David Salholm Dianr.c Sandberg Pauline Sandberg Kurt Sander Howard Sands Ron Sawtell Tin . Sawtell Kim Saylor David Schafer Ann Schevcnius AAARThA fittkttSS Lianc Schmidt Who? Nancy Schultz Sherry Schut JeffSchwalm 213 Stephen Schwarze Tim Schwarze Bonnie Sieffert John Selvog Jim Selvy Jack Sentcr Gary Settcrbcrg Warren Sevandcr Lynne Shaffer Kathy Sheldon Luanne Sheldon David Shelley Diane Shibrowski Colleen Shibrowski Denicc Shoemaker Lynette Shumaker Cynthia Simmonds Edward Simmonds Kathy Simpson Ruth Skoog Stephen Sloat Doug Smalley Sue Smile Bonn Smith Carol Smith 244 Cherrill Smith Vice President Cynthia Smith David Smith Scott Smith Sam Smooth Jonathan Solstad Lyncttc Sorensen Randy Sparks Edmund Speck Mary Spencer Esther Sperry Tim Sperry Robert Spon Ardi Spragg Susan Spicitcr Laurie St Clair David Stabnow Rebecca Stahr Thomas Stake Lois Stansbery Jack Starr Robert Starr Becky Stahr David States Mary' Steen Alan Stcicr Carol Stcinbach Vynnette Stcinbach Thomas Stellcr Todd Stensrud Mark Stevens Suzanne Stevenson Richard Stewart Susan Stickler 24S Vicky Stiles Kay Stock well Rachel Stoesz Priscilla Stonebcrg Kevin Stordahl Sheryl Storey David Strate Sandra Strohschcin Brad Strom David Strom Mark Strom berg Jay Stutsman Betsy Sundberg David Svcnson Janet Swan David Swanberg Arlan Swanson Dan Swanson David Swanson Kurt Swanson Ronaelc Swanson Sharon Swanson Marilyn Swcdberg Roxanne Swedberg Margaret Swenson 246 Mary Swensson Nancy Swoboda Cheryl Sykes Mary Jo Sykdra Doug Tadcr Karen Tanquist % Christine Tansey David Taylor Lori Taylor f; f Peter Taylor Sheryl Tengwall Thomas Tengwall David Tcrlouw Mary Tcrluow Randy Thiel Greg Thom Holly Thompson John Thompson John W. Thompson Kim Thompson Larry Thompson Lyna Thompson Mark Thorkildson Anne Tidman Judy Tillman Jim Timp Don Tjernltind Jim Tjernlund Finn Torjensen Jay Tornquist Kim Trager Sara Trapkus Tim Traudt Ruth Trautmann Marilyn Trigg; 247 Gayle Trollingcr Michael Trollinger Bill Trollingcr Mark Troxel Deborah Trude Tim Trude Wanda Truchl Marcia Tuck Duane Turner John Turner Rickey Turner Caroline Turnwall David Twecten Steven Unruh Sandra Upton Scott Urquhart Diane Ustrud John Valine Don Van Bcnschoten Pam Van Buren Terri Van Buren Joan Van Gorkom Barbara Van Loon Janie Van Leon Jon Van Loon Laurie Van Loon Janet Var.dergon Barbara Vancss Lisa Vanzo Jonathan Vcnncrstrom 248 Ed Viren Dan Visel Linda Vodonik Steven Vodonik Craig Vogel Ken Vork Richard Voth Lynn Wagner Susan Wahl Wanda Wahlsirom Joy Walbcrt Carol Walker Kim Walker Margi Walker Mark Waller Lorri Walton Dan Warble John Ward Mary Wareham Renac Warmouth Marilyn Watkins Mark Watkins Joanne Wutlov Steve Watson Terry Watson Coral Webber Lana Weeks Mathilda Weiblen Jeanne Wcidenbach Jeff Weissbach 249 Cindy Wcintz Ken Weitzel Robert Welch Beryl Jane Wells Michael Wells Dan Wcssel Dorothy Wcssel Barbara Wessman Connie Wessman Jeanninc Wessman Tim West Lynn Wcstlund Ann Weyker Scott Whitlock Judith Whittaker Steve Whittaker Bill Whittaker Dennis Wicklund Kathy Widen Jacqueline Widmer Sandra Widmer Jim Wiegner Joanne Wiggins Jay Wik Raymond Wilbur Deborah Wilcox Greg Wilcox Barbara Williams Marcia Wilson Wayne Wilson 250 Sari Winans Charles Winge Bcv Winters Dan Wirth Susan Witherington Kent Wohler Robyn Wohler Ken Wolff Karen Wood Virginia Wood Loren Woodman Jennifer Woods John Worgul Andrea Worlic Brenda Worlic Connie Wray Paul Wright Julie Yanvood Jim Ycngcr Cathy Yeo Rod Young Jennifer Younger Mary Youngquist Margaret Zauner Romeo Zest Tim Zimmerman Jeannette Zipf JcffZitzloff Toe Socks Eddy 251 Sharon Adam Debbie Andolino Dann Chapman Dave Christian Sue Clingman Phil Copeland Calvin Davidson Greg Dirnberger Barb Eggiman Ken Ellingsen David Foley Marlene Harder Barb Hecht Janet Johnson Jane King Marcia Knight Linda Larson Burt Manchester Roger Madeson Pam Magnuson Kathy Martens Cindy Martin Willie McGhee Jeff Miller Jerry Miller Ron Miller Mark Moline Paula Montgomery Faith Mosier Nancy Moutlon 252 Roscann Murphy Karen Nettleton Tirr. Ostcrland Gary Pool Bob Provo Janet Reynolds Hans Selvog Barbara Smith Jolynn Snyder Steve Starr Lois Van Mark Tom Wiese Cynthia Smith Steve Zcllc Cynthia Schnitius NOT PICTURED: (♦see Senior Pictures, page 11) Mary Beth Adclsman Barbara Joyce Anderson Carol Kay Anderson Cheryl Anderson Daniel Anderson Peter Anderson Valerie Anderson Ward Anderson Anton Anderson Linda Armstrong Debra Aronson Jean Barker Sandra Barringer Mark Bateson Susan Bean Daniel Becker Glenn Beckman Tim Benhardus Linda Benson Michael Berg Lois Bergerrud Steven Bergeson Dale Berglund Terry Berntson Linda Berry David Biddle Paul Biederman Daniel Billman Roberta Bjorklund Rita Blair Katherine Blake Lawrence Blake Randal Bloom Fern Bomgren Leanne Bondhus David Bowman Dawn Boyce Cyrus Broughton Nancy Brunkow Jeff Brynildson Steven Calvin Karen Carlson Shirlccn Clingman Dorothy Combs Bonnie Con forth Brenda Connolly Jancilc Cook Susan Coombe Charles Cosgrove Raymond Crutcher Nancy Cullen Paula Cutshall Rebekah Dabill Carla Dahl Bruce Dahlman Wendy Dahlquist Timothy Diehl Robert Dillon Sidney Dinwoodic Kenneth Draper Pat Draper Sheri Drenter George Duperc Donald Ebb Dean Edwall Collin Eliason Douglas Elkjcr Ross Elkjer Denise Eng Randy Engstrom Kaye Erickson Douglas Essclstrom Roger F.ttel Susan Ettel Michelle Fransen Daniel Fair David Feig Lynn Feiler Kenneth Fclska Marion Fisher Joanne Flint Theresa Fouts Timothy Franzen Marcia Gannaway Colleen Gaucr Cynthia Gibson Candace Gjertson Elizabeth Glaser Suellyn Glidden Paul Goddard Mark Goldfain Ann Gottfred Theodore Graf Lloyd Green Nancy Greene Debra Griffiths Diane Guclker Carla Gustafson Debbie Gustafson Lyn Gustafson Dale Guthrie Charles Haaland Scott Hafemann Thomas Hainlcn James Hall Claudia Ilallstcin Craig Hansen Marlene Harder Rcnac Harry Dawn Hart Debra Hartzlcr Dena Haugen Paul Healy Gail Hedstrom Gary Hegarty Donna Hcgdahl Martha Henk James Hcrsch Anna Hobbs David Hochl John Holinc Mark Holm Daniel Holmes 253 2S4 Marilyn Mauk Robert Hopp Brian Howell Debra Hubbard Susan Huber Gloria Jackson Larry Jacobs Mark Jankc Constance Jensen Craig Johnson Curtis Johnson David W. Johnson Jennifer Johnson Jill Johnson Keith Johnson Kenneth Johnson Lcanr. Johnson Linda Johnson Mark D. Johnson Mark K. Johnson Ned Johnson Robert Johnson Sheldon Johnson Stephen A. Johnson Theodore Johnson Gaylcnc Jones Paul Jorgenson Deborah Kahl Bruce Kaihoi Cheryl Keiry Mark Kile ' Bryan King Susan Kipp Paul Kling Greg Klinkhammer Joyanne Knauf Kathy Koettcr Pamela Kramer Nancy K red it Cordell Kumcrow Anthony Lai Wai-Sum Lynn Lamprccht Charles Lane Timothy Lane Connie Larson Jeffrey Larson Martha Larson Richard Larson Susan Larson Jolcnc Latzig Lanny Law Sharon Lea Sheila Ledin Wendell Leppke Jonathan Leung Diane Lewis Craig Lindberg I rrainc Linder Darryl Lindquist Randy Lostetter Jodilyn Luithlc James Lutz Barbara Mngnuson Larry Magnuson Kirsten Malcolm Elizabeth Mann Benjamin Manthei Marcia Martin Daniel Meng Janet Monson Josephine Mooney John Moore David Mortensen Debra Moser Daryl Musscr Ann Nelson Dorothy Nelson Joy Nelson Linnac Nelson Lloyd Nelson Steven Nelson Jill Newcomer Bruce Nickel Tim Nyberg Gary Nyquist Joan Nystrom Blair Oklobzija Cynthia Olsecn Kathy Olson Daniel Olson Denise Olson Rynette Olson John Opsada Gregory Pagh Theodore Palcn Elizabeth Parker John Parker Mark Parriott Robert Paulson Sharon Paulson Diane Pearson Sheila Peek Vicki Pengra Bruce R. Peterson Doug Peterson John E. Peterson Judith Grocn Peterson Susan J. Peterson Thomas Peterson Susan Pitts Norman Plasch Michael Porterfield Paul Qjanrud Galen Quoring Craig Raper Holli Rebiiey Stuart Rcmpel Elizabeth Rengcl Pat Repp Cynthia Rhum Tedd Rickc Bonnie Ringold Nancy Robinson Larry Rocholl David Rowe Douglas Rutzer. Thomas Schafer Cynthia Schavc Rebecca Scheid Jean Schcvcnius Terry Schimbcno Joyce Schimpp Timothy Schroeder Terry Scruggs Julia Sclinc Richard Scumc Gillian Shaw Alika Shelton Marvin Shold Richard Skov Craig Smith Rick Smith Jean Sodemann John Sohclt Debra Sprague Diane Sprague Patty Stein James Stockfisch Michele Stokes Jane Strandquist Patricia Strodcl Craig Sundherg Cheryl Swanson Patricia Swanson Susan Swanson Daniel Swenson Shirley Swenson Eric Tauquist Beverly Tavernier Joni Thomas Mark Thorson Peter Tietjen David Tillman Naomi Torgrimson Susan Trautmann Daniel Trygg Mitchell Turner Harlen Vail Dave Van Bcnschoctcn Joan Van Gorkom Dan Van Loon Shirley Van Wambeke Barbara Veth Alan Vogel Richard Voth Pamela Wahlcn Sarah Walbcrt Karen Walcn Robert Walker Rachel Wall Stephen Warcham Dale White Alelta Whittaker Henry Widen Jon Wirsum Lori JoWik Charles Wilkens Dwight Wilkens Karl Van Winton Dolores Wirth Dale Wilherington Cindy Wobig Susan Wilherington Joyce Wold Teresa Wood Rebecca Zopfi SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS: Murray Adam Greg Anderson Reed Anderson Daniel Andrs Kristy Babcock Melinda Baldwin Randy Berg Marcia Bergerud Scott Bergman Carol Brodin Elisabeth Buxton Julie Carlson Karin R. 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Christiansen Greg Corrcll Sharon Cramer Ruth Doc Sarah Downing Julie Droogsma Janet Dyer Nancy Elmer Daniel Erickson Lawrence Espcland Pamela Farr Kristie Farrell Peter Daniel Fitch John Forslinc Kandy Fredin Jacquclin Froberg Gerald Frost Robert Gjertson Cynthia Green Douglas Greener David Griffith Warren Gunderson Robert Haarsager David Hall Diane Heal) Kurt Hettinga Dan Hogan Elizabeth Holst Steven Hull Julie Inkstr Daniel Iverson Dawn Jeffers Margaret Jensen Laurie Johnson Marianne Johnson Steven Johnson Deborah Kiminki Diane Knight David Kolb Linda Larson Sara Larson Don LcTourneau Janice Lorinc Don Lynn Albert Mason Jeff Me Call Kevin Meissner Michael Miller Robert Monroe Kurt Mueller Charles Nat cl Debra Nelson James Nelson Janet Nelson Jacob Niccum Richard Olsecn Charcc Olson Christine Olson Stan Olson Jerome Orr Rebecca Ottoson Joann Palace Leslie Pieper Jed Powell Earl Ready Holly Reed Glenn Reeves Ellen Rcith Todd Sandvig Tomas Santiago Kirk Schenk Holly Schiess Maribeth Schut Bernard Sciezinski Denise Sewell Evan Shadduck Robert Sharpstccn Gregory Smith Janis Spencer Gar)- Staples Ken Stapleton Lynn Stassen Lcslcc Stcy Paul Strohbcln Greta Sundherg Connie Swain Scott Swanson Douglas Swenson Bruce Thatcher Lori Thorkelson Randall Toews Carolyn Trimmer Nancy Upton James Urquhart Philip Veerman Mark Walch Jan Wnllestad Robin Walthcr Suzanne Wicklander Jill Wise Gary Wright Susan Wright Carolyn Youngblood Carol Zeehes ADMINISTRATION: Carl Lundquist - President George Brushaber Gordon Johnson Robert Bergerud James Bragg Harold Christenson Harvey Dc Vries ENGLISH: Randall Johnson Margaret Dewey Gerald Healy Paul Kcasoncr Paul Drake James Anderson Robert Smith Wayne Erickson Jeanninc Bohlmcycr Melville Stewart Curtis Fauth Nina Doorncwccrd Paul Finlay Lorraine Eitcl PHYSICAL ED: Carol Hansen Lynn Fauth Patricia Brownlee Glen Haync Alvcra Mickelscn (term I) Graydon Held Daniel Taylor Eugene Glader (term II) Dwight Jessup Christian Weintz Shirley Dawson Alice Johnson Ralph Gustafson Hugh Mclcod. 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Carlson Justin Abraham Dale Johnson Franklin Meyer Donald Belton Barbara Glenn David Perry Gerald Dahl David Johnson Philip Sackelt Betty Danielson Eugene Johnson Dale Stephens Warren Eastlund Stewart Luckman Paul Tavernier Richard Ericson Darrel Nelson Kenneth Goudy George Robinson MUSIC: Edwin Groenhoff BIBLICAL Oliver Mogck Keith Hansen Robert Bcrglund Paul Johnson THF.OL STDS: Roger Bjorklund Gunna Kronholm Alfred Glenn Jean Christian Benjamin Pearce Paul Feiler Joyce Colatti Vern Riediger Courtney Furman Charles Erickson David Sperry Steven Hardy Mary Fall Robert Weaver Arthur Lewis Ruth Fardig David Livingston Wayne Fritchie SPEECH DRAMA Donald Madvig Leslie Gaska Donald Rainbow Linden Magnuson Vivian Houk Douglas Briggs John Piper Gordon Howell Wayne Hensley Robert Stein Kathleen Johnson David Lee Walter Wcsscl Tim Johnson James Mason Ronald Youngblood Marlene Lee Neil Moser Steven Majeske Kerry Jo Olson BIOLOGICAL SC: Eileen Nelson Dale Rott Russel W. 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