LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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—E————EEOw TOUR MIDWESTERN STATES During Campus Preview, the group sang to prospective students at the | evening reception in the Student Center. The LeTourneau Singers group 1 spent all of May and the first half of June in an intensive tour encompassing Oklahoma, Kansas, Southwest Minnesota, Nebraska, Colorado, and New Mexico. Their ministry in music also served as a promotional outreach for the college. Opportunities to perform prior to the tour included the reception held for Campus Preview in March, as well as numerous performances in chapel and area churches. Returning for their second year on tour, Jon Bromley and Ruth Hartshorn provided a strong incentive for group unity. Sponsor Jeff Kleinbeck, Admissions Counselor at LeTourneau, and his wife also participated actively while on tour. Joni Griparis Soprano Lisa Still Alto Leroy Michaelson Tenor Steve Love Bass Twila Shugart Pianist 141

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Beki Stieglitz Soprano Ruth Hartshorn Alto Jon Bromley Tenor Bill Brockhoff Bass Patti Wahlstrom Pianist The second group toured the northern midwest, concentrating primarily upon Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Prior to the six week summer ministry, they performed several times in chapel, as well as in local churches and a nursing home. Joni Griparis, the only veteran member of the group, provided the enthusiasm and encouragement necessary to get the group on their feet. Sponsor Dave Benson, Director of Christian Activities and Music, also provided a spirit of leadership for the Group. 140 LeTOURNEAU SINGERS ap —— o —— ee wee PS as ia Le : ie a . ae a The group presented a medley of special music one evening during Missions Emphasis Week.

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C@EECCE CHOIR Students interested in singing found a place to express themselves in the LeTourneau College Choir. The group met three times a week to practice in the third floor theatre of the Memorial Student Center. Although the bass section tended to outnumber the other voices, the overall blend of the choir’s tones was quite exceptional. Several concerts enabled members to share the message of song with fellow students. Under the direction of Dave Benson, and accompanied by pianist Patti Wahlstrom, the choir proved to be a musically talented group of students. Pictured L to R are, Front row: Kim Nyberg, Robert Harold, Tim Driver; Second row: Sylvia Wallis, Brad Vanasse, Patti Wahlstrom; Back row: Pete McMillan, Carol Barclay, Duane Platz, Debbie Fulghum, Joel Stade, Chery! Owen, Andy Wolgemuth, Randy Friesen, Gil Page, Ruth Melntosh, Lynn Lindquist, Dave Benson. The choir performed on special occasions such as Thanksgiving. Dave Benson directs the choir as Patti Wahlstrom accompanies. 142