Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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ATHLETICS

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$ 3 i Tri Phi Treasurer................................Julie Bucklin Pledge Captains .................Rhonda Benson Roxanne Bentz V President ............................Doris Cross Vice-President .....................Nila Holstoin Corresponding Secretary ...........Carolyn Lantz Recording Secretary...............Diane Carlstcdt A pep rally co-sponsored with Kappa Alpha Lambda fraternity started the year's activities. September also saw the Tri Phi's going on a picnic with Phi Alpha sorority and selling candy bars. During December a gift exchange was held with the girl's ''guardian angel leaving a clue to her identity each day for a week. Throughout the year they received the sorority's flower, the Sweetheart Rose, to congratulate each other. Tri Phi Get-lt-Together Week was a new innovation for January. Activities included a popcorn party, a night at the Pizza Hut and playing basketball. Eating at the Pizza Hut was to cele- brate winning first place in bowling intramurals. The Tri Phi dip was again seen at Campus Chest Carnival in March. Dinner date and installation offi- cers were some of April's activities. Participation in Greek Games and a steak fry were other late season Tri Phi activities. bove: Mary Hunt played a key role n leading the Tri Phi's to the ntramural bowling championship, bove right: Annette Julian shares »laugh with a friend during lalftime of the Midland-Westmar ootball game. 127

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Midland Athletic Director Don Watchorn sees the physical education department's contribution to the college program as an integral part of the student's educational experience. I think the lessons of dedication and self discipline learned on the athletic field have great carry over value into the classroom situation.” Watchorn sets forth this theory in one phrase ''Interscholastic athletics.” We feel we have a lot to sell the student athlete at Midland,” said Watchorn speaking of his recruiting policy. Midland is an outstanding educational institution with a lot of tradition and a well rounded athletic program.” In this area, the midwest, we have the advantage in recruiting the high school athlete but wherever students are interested in Midland that is where we will recruit,” Watchorn said Warrior athletes this year came from over eight states and the District of Columbia. Discussing intramural activities the athletic director indicated that if students show an interest in other activities for intramural play other than those already offered it would be set up. Basically and historically the intramural program was developed by the student and we would expand on it if the need were shown. Even a club type activity could be developed if an interest were shown It would be another approach to the student recreation program,” the coach said