LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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Pictured from left to right, Standing: Dan Wieland, Dave Benson, Joe Forrest, Bruce Smith, Steve Quigg, Greg Petersen, Andy Wolgemuth, Jim Wahlstrom, Dick Smith; Seated: Ron Soderberg, James Walker, Bob Peterson, Chris Meyer. merR (ON The band’s performances at home games sparked enthusiasm in the players as well as in the spectators. The Pep Band served as a musical addition to home soccer and basketball games, providing both spirit and entertainment during the halftime periods. A new addition and highlight to the band was the percussion set-up played by Dan Wieland. The group's appearance as a back-up in the Sam Jack Amateur Hour was a contributing factor in tying the show together. Other campus performances included a joint chapel concert with the choir prior to Thanksgiving vacation, and several introductory numbers at the Hootenany. Under the direction of Dave Benson, the band has become both an outlet for the musically inclined and a source of spirit on campus. The band made several appearances in chapel, including a concert with the choir the day before Thanksgiving. 143

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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

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Led by President Ron Pontier, Auto Society sponsored the annual Slalom and go-kart races, but also AU TO SOC] ETY reached out for broader horizons. Flip Lacy organized the society's participation in the Phonothon. The dedicated crew logged more hours per man than any other dorm, floor, or society, winning a $100 cash award, Spring’s highlight was the sponsorship of a chapel service in which Paul VanDerLey spoke to the student body. The first annual car show the next day also proved quite successful. Besides these projects, members also met daily for prayer breakfasts. Membership thus provided not only a clean, safe area to work on vehicles, but close fellowship and a Christian atmosphere. Auto Society Officers, Pictured L to R: Ron Pontier, Byron Montgomery, Steve Miller, Van Abel, Bernard Banzhaf. Members, Pictured L to R, Kneeling: Jim Ozinga, Keith Hibbard, Steve Dubert, Mark Stephens, Ron Pontier, Dan Swanson, Randy Kelly, Van Abel, Byron Montgomery, Bernard Banzhaf; Standing: Max Mabry, Stephen Miller, Tom Ozinga, Gil Page, Kevin George, Phil Ingram, Alan Hartman, Dave Jensen, Jeff Hull, Mark Morrison, Tom Justus, Jim Kladifko, Bill Myers, Randy Friesen. 144