Buena Vista University - Log Yearbook (Storm Lake, IA)

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' isNobaf ,lo flwfN was The picture AT THE IMMEDIATE LEFT showed Fracker Library, which had served the college for more than twenty years. BELOW was shown John Mulherin, one of the students who helped to pack the books. TO THE DiRECT LEFT was pictured Dan Monzon as he helped the professional movers stack boxes. Students and faculty alike worked to place books on the new Ballou Library shelves. Pictured FROM BACK TO FRONT were Clitt Mortenson, Mrs. Mary Persing, Mrs. Eva Myrick, and Willie Grice. ga Y W 3 .V jf iiiilfyi f 4 ' ' 225512. is pmsz ' ' ski! N -- 'E' if -5 M., f K yi X 'i 'fs ..v,f 5 :wr . 1 img 5 Li6a. -I-I. UV. l i IMMEDIATELY BELOW was pictured Art Simeon as he assisted in stacking the library shelves. THE BOTTOM PICTURE showed the beautiful Georgian Colonial style building as it had been completed with maintenance-free materials, carpeting, air conditioning, and polarized glare- tree lighting. 2 Mwllznuuwwmadaw

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ztciw0lzTw ' November thirtieth will be fondly recalled as the evening when Mike Kobluk, Joe Frazier, and John Denver, better known as the Mitchell Trio, were on hand to entertain Buena Vista College students. The Mitchell Trio was a group which stood alone on the folk music scene. They were neither ethnic nor pop folk. The trio felt that music's lyrical meaning had top priority and unless this meaning was present and clearly stated, the song was not included in their program. The trio not only sang their minds in satire, but also in pleas for peace, tolerance, and good will. They were proud of the fact that they arranged all of their own material along with the help of Milt Okun, an old friend of the trio. As all artists who constantly strive for the perfection of their work, the trio recognized their obligations as performers. The Mitchell Trio performance sparkled with Hne musician- ship, eye-catching showmanship, and meaningful folk music. These performers conveyed their ideas, thoughts, and beliefs through their music, and continued to make a permanent impression on American culture as a part of the folk music movement. The interests of the trio members were varied. Mike Kobluk, Buena Vvsfw born in Thail, B.C., Canada, attende a university in Spokane, Washington, where the Mitchell Trid originated. Although he studied electrical engineering, busindss administration, English, and mathematics, Mike's main concern was folk music. Mike, the oldest and most conservative member of the trio, was a stickler for careful rehearsing. Joe Frazier, an enthusiastic, expressive person, was born in Pennsylvania, attended Valley College, and studied voice and opera at the Julius Hart School of Music in Hartford. A dedi- cated, educated man, Joe concentrated on semantics and en- ioyed tracing folk songs to the eth ic society in which they originated. Joe said, l love folk mlJsic because it has some- thing important to say if it comments dn society. The newest and youngest member of the trio, John Den- ver, was born in New Mexico, raised in Texas, and studied architecture at Texas Technological institute. John was a solo performer before ioining the trio, and folk music was not new material for him. He prided himself on constantly absorbing additional information and searching for new musical mo- terials. For John, joining the Mitcllell Trio was one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of his life. l of at 'tM The tree lighting ceremony officially opened the Christmas season at Buena Vista College. Students gathered on the lawn in front of the administration building to hear a short talk by the Reverend Gary Gesaman and to join in the singing of traditional Christmas carols. The college band was on hand to accompany the singing, and Dan Ott, vice-president of the Stu- dent Council, was in charge of the lighting of the Christmas lights which decorated a large evergreen tree. The girls of Swope Hall enioyed the traditional Yule log burning and participated in a window decorating contest. The girls of each house cooperated to paint their lounge windows with colorful tempera paint representations which ranged from a cheery Santa to a view of Bethlehem and the three wise men. In the opinion of Mr. Jgack Hobbs, iudge of the results, the middle house of secondmoor deserved credit for the best window decorations. The various organizations had their own Christmas parties and activities, many of which involved doing something extra for others. For example, many college students caroled at the Methodist Manor and at homes in the Storm Lake area. ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE was shown Orlyn Webb, Ken Ellwanger, and Ronette Yarger. They found that the new Ballou Library provided on enioyable atmosphere for study.