Dakota State University - Trojan Yearbook (Madison, SD)

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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.

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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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PARTICIPATING IN NEWMAN were: lstondingl .Ioe HEADING NEWMAN ACTIVITIES were: Tom Peters, Dobbs, Dan Lorang, lsittingl Dave Dangel, Jean Lorang, president, Shannon Christenson, vice-president, Monica Peter- Father Kucin, adviser, Tom Peters, Monica Peterson, Milt son, corresponding secretary, Kaye Strouth, recording secre- McKeown, Elmer Lovrien, and Marlys Quinn. tary, Dave Dangel, treasurer, New tudent Center Directed by Newman Council T The Newman Student Organization helps the college student develop an understanding of his faith and to practice it in adult man- ner. Spiritual, educational, and social are three phases in reaching this objective. During the past year, the Diocese of Sioux Falls purchased a student center for the Catholic students attending General Beadle. The center contains a chapel, lounge, library, meeting rooms, office for the Chaplain and kitchen facilities. Father Kucin, Chaplain of the students, is in charge of making necessary improvements and the Newman Council administers the center's activities. During the winter months, the Newman Center ipictured abovel was completely remodeled within. Outside renovation is scheduled to take place this summer. 80