LeTourneau University - Pioneer Yearbook (Longview, TX)

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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

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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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Members, Pictured L to R, Kneeling: Harold Bogner, Paul Nasse, Larry | Cook, Jim Evans, Vern Swanson; Standing: Dr. Tom Compton, Dennis | Williams, Brenda Busing, Beverly Minor, Patti Wahlstrom, Dr. Elton | Archer, Mr. Dave Benson; Mounted: Larry Record, Tim Gingrich, Doug Kline, Terry DeVries. Bronc riding was one of the more exhilarating and challenging events of the Rodeo Club sponsored Stampede. RODEO CLUB Although originally organized to sponsor the Stampede highlighting Frontier Week in the spring, the Rodeo Club also offered other activities for its western oriented members. Headed by President Dennis Williams, and under the sponsorship of Dr. Tom Compton, Mr. Dave Benson, and Dr. Archer, the group met frequently to plan for the rodeo and to prepare for several parties held throughout the year. A major highlight for the group was an overnight trail ride at Pine Cove. Although sore muscles were brought on by hours of riding and a few minor falls, the members thoroughly enjoyed the horseback riding and overnight camp out. Rodeo Club Officers, Pictured L to R: Julie Niewald, Larry Record, Dennis Williams, Ruthanne Calkins. 145