George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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Blood drive, chrysanthemums: a valentine for a brother February 14: the day of hearts and flowers. The day for showing someone that you love him or her. This year we had a chance to show our love for one of our brothers, as well as for our sweethearts. Many of us will never forget that dreadful night when Dave Scott was stabbed in his chest several times in Portland. God, watching over Dave, sent many good Samaritans to his aid. Chrysanthemums and daisies were sold in Heacock Commons on Valen- tine ' s Day, with all of the proceeds being given to Dave to pay for some of his medical bills. Many of us jumped at this chance to help Dave and, at the same time, send a flower to a friend. The day was not without its share of hearts, either. The freshman class pro- vided heart-shaped cookies for sale with personalized messages for those special people in our lives. Flowers and heart-shaped cookies were not the only evidences that GFC students loved and cared for the people around them. Giving blood in the GFC blood drives suddenly gained new sig- nificance because of Dave Scott ' s need for blood. Each term resulted in record- breaking amounts of blood being given. Fall term reached an all-time high of 177 pints, winter term had a high of 137 pints, and a spring term record of 110 pints was set. This was an overall average of 24 percent of the full-time student enrollment. Carolyn Staples, the school nurse, felt that both winter and spring highs were because it (the stabbing) hit so close to home, many students realized how important giving blood is. Many of us discovered that the ap- prehension and discomfort of giving blood was far outweighed by the satisfaction of helping another person, whether it was someone we had never met, or a fellow student like Dave. Valentine ' s Day-Blood Drive 23

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- ■I 1. M.J. Hopper and Don Willets patiently pump away. 2. After being checked for anemia Becky Sherman waits for the next step. 3. God pro- tected Dave Scott and from our donations of blood and money he is now healthy again. 4- Melodi McBride watches with apprehension as the nurse drives the point home. 5. Waiting for their turn to give blood are Jeanne Magee, LeAnn Nash, Janelle Sealy, Donna Frazier and Priscilla Roberts. 6. Several signs were posted around campus announcing the sales of valentine cookies. 7. Linda Mock feels that familiar cold steel as she gets her blood pressure taken. 8. Connie Olson lifts her arms in praise as she survives the whole ordeal. 22 Valentine ' s Day-Blood Drive

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L Showing an interest in the Wycliffe literature is Matt Haehlen. 2. Duane Erikson answers the questions of Mary Beck, Janet Pogue and Margaret Neff. 3. Ron Crecelius listens as Ed Cammack shares with George Fox students during the Missions Conference. 4. Bill Pannell tells Fox students how they can remove their masks and stand before God with integrity. 5. A little comic relief is enjoyed by the speakers as well as the students. 6. Several of the missionaries await the opportunity to share their experiences and insights. 7. Extending a hand to Van Miller, Bud Schaffer takes time out to talk. 8. Ron Crecelius and Bill Pannell anticipate a receptive audience. 24 Missions Conference-Deeper Life