Dakota State University - Trojan Yearbook (Madison, SD)

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Gamma Delta Discusses Inter-faith Marriage Gamma Delta is the Missouri and Wisconsin Synod Lutheran students. The purposes of the organization is to promote Christian knowledge and Christian service. Inter-faith marriages and the differences among the Lutheran churches were the main topics discussed. Building a prize winning snow sculpture and a first place float were a couple of rewarding experiences. Many mem- bers attended the North Central regional con- vention during the year. Rev. Joel Vogel is the adviser to the local Gamma Delta group and serves as pastor at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. GUIDING THE GAMMA DELTA ACTIVITIES were: Haw- ard Heidelberger, president, Betty Holzwarth, treasurer. Knot shownl JoAnn Boer, secretary. 4 u.. all Kid' mm GAMMA DELTA MEMBERS included: lbcck row! Howard Heidelberger, Rev. Vogel, Linda Thomsen, Betty Holzwarth, Ruth Micheel, Wayne Jefferis. lfront rowl Sharon Sittig, Gloria Riecke, Beverly Hodne, Rose Heidelberger, Linda Petheram, and Sharon Berger. 78

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Council Organizes Religious Emphasis eek eat if l ' s- ' of up r A MEMBERS OF THE I966-'67 RELIGIOUS COUNCIL were: Istand berger lsrthngl .loan Byllesby Pastor Urness Mrs Scovlll Lois Olson ingl Dave Thoreson, Tom Peters, Larry Puhrman, Howard Heidel and Dr Muller Christian Union Has Year long Study ol Religious Beliefs Christian Union is a religious group of re- formed protestant churches. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for worship, fellowship, and training which will promote the spiritual life of Christian young people of the college. Throughout the year the group had speakers from different churches discussing their relig- ious beliefs. They also had socials and Bible studies. Mrs. Gladys Scovill is an adviser to the oldest religious organization on campus. LEADING CU EVENTS were: Georgia Jorgensen, Lois Olson, and Millie Lund berg.

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ACTIVE IN LSA were: lback rowl Carol Bau, Rev. Urness, Dave Pooley, Lois Weinberger, Norman Anderson, Marlys Taylor, Rebecca Thoreson, Gary Faclness, Gloria Ekle, Nordell Ekle, Vernietta Blume, Muth, Anita Hiaring and Bob Bau. Marlene Groeneveld, Terry Knudson, Ron Nelson. lfront rowl Crystal Rev. E. O. Urness serves as pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church and is LSA adviser. lutheran tudents Attend Workshops, Retreats LSA members from GBSC attended the Land- O-Lakes regional Workshop in Fargo, N.D. on Nov. 19-20. This Workshop provided the LSA a chance to meet regional officers and discuss the philosophy of the organization in campus life. The theme of the convention was Bridges and Bar- riers to the Communication of the Gospel to the Man of Today. The LSA programs this year were highlighted by a speaker from the S.D. Narcotics Association, the film Profiles in Viet Nam, as well as several other guest speakers and programs presented by the LSA members. The LSA also participated in two week-end retreats. The group traveled to Shetek Lutheran Bible Camp for the annual S.D. Lutheran Students Retreat. The theme was The Meaning of Chris- tian Witness Todayf' The other retreat was the Little Ashram which was held at SDSU at Brook- ings. The theme of the controversial and enticing retreat was War and Peace. The thrust of this year's LSA activities have been ecumenical in nature as the organization worked with other religious groups on Campus through the Religious Council. HEADING LSA FUNCTIONS were: Dave Thoreson, presi- dentg Terry Knudson, vice-president: Deda Rae Schultz, secre- taryp Marlys Fuller, treasurer, Jim Fixen, social chairman, Nordell Ekle, freshman representative.