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

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Blood Drive Hits 4000 by Kris Croly February 1 brought another visit fro m the American Red Cross to George Fox College. The Chris- tian Service Committee did most of the preparation work and advertise- ment to help reach the goal of 75 units of blood. All of their hard work brought the total to 101 volunteers, with 89 actually able to donate. Of those 89, 26 were first time donors. The success of the blood drive is attributed to Valerie Tursa and the Christian Service Committee (which she heads). They attracted donors by offering a dinner for two at the Velvet Carriage for the 4000th donor. The lucky recipient was Becky Black, who said when asked who she would take, I ' m go- ing to treat my roommate. Although over the past four years there has been a decrease in donors, Fox still has a good turn out. Red Cross feels that if they can get 10% of the community ' s population they are doing well. Many students are wary of needles, but the donors seem to live through the ordeal and leave feeling better, knowing that they have given what they could to help out. Carolyn Staples stated that, The decision to give blood is up to the individual. Four students from Fox have done a lot of decision making. Becky Black, Kris Croly, Grant Gerke, and Suzanne Porter have all con- tributed one gallon of their blood. Although giving blood does take time and energy, it is an op- portunity to give to a charity. For students with lots of committed ex- penditures (tuition, housing, and books), blood seems to be more abundant than money for dona- tions. So, perhaps the next time the Red Cross visits George Fox Col- lege we ' ll be able to surpass our past records and give until it hurts. — 6 —

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Warner Pacific Knights 79 to 72. Thursday evening approximately 100 students gathered for a skating party at Beaverton Skate. Freshman Mike Ralls commented, I was really surprised that the tur- nout was so high. The skating party was sort of a study break for me. It was great to kick back with some of my friends and enjoy an evening out. The highlight of homecoming occurred Friday night with the an- nouncement of the court. Seniors Lisa Slocum and Rick Lentini were crowned Queen and King as the symbolic read rose was unveiled. It was such a surprise to even be on the Homecoming court, said Lisa. When Rick pulled out the rose, I simply felt real happy and especially loved. Other court members in- cluded juniors Nadine Ellis and Scott Ball, sophomores Amy Tom- chak and Scott Iverson, freshmen Elisa Eberhard and Kevin Nordyke, and basketball representatives, senior Randy Dunn and freshman Lisa Chunn. Co-activities director Joanna Elam commented, Homecoming went very well! We (Shelly Loewen and I) were pleased at the outcome and want to thank everyone for their support.

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Previewers Keep Feet Dry by Kris Croly Only the weather failed to live up to expectations during the New Bruin Preview weekend, Feb. 4-6. Instead of rain, the sun shone brightly. The weekend had been pro- moted with the slogan, Welcome to Bruin Country: Get Your Feet Wet. The college also pledged not to cancel the activity on account of sunshine. Nearly 130 prospective students from six states and one foreign country (in the Caribbean) attended. The event was organized by Dean Lee Gerig and the New Bruin Committee consisting of Alleveia Butterfield, Lisa Cole, Greg Dueker, Bob Gerig, Julie Nolta, Kathi Perry, Jeff Peyton, and John Votaw. The weekend began with registration and housing assignments followed by a Bruin basketball game. After basketball, the prospective students were in- itiated to the college with New Games led by Randy Comfort. The previewers then went to the dorms for other activities. Saturday, the visitors got up early to meet the professors and to attend a program featuring the con- cert band, chorale, and President Ed Stevens. During the afternoon, the previewers participated in music auditions, a financial aid orienta- tion, a performance by Intermis- sion, and a slide show by Alleveia Butterfield titled Life at Fox. In the evening, the previewers were treated to a steak dinner and Music Theater ' s production of The Gondoliers. Saturday ended with Jeff Ling hosting The Tonight Show featuring Lisa Cole, Bill Jackson, and Hank Helsabeck. Sunday morning Ron Crecelius led chapel in Bauman Auditorium with music by New Vi- sion. Following the chapel, the previewers were asked to evaluate the weekend. What did they like best? Meeting the students.