Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Publications Means Dedication The Publication program this year was opened up to Freshmen for the first time. The purpose was to get the younger students into the program earlier to develop their writing techniques in preparation to take over responsibilities when the upperclassmen graduate. Beginning students learn basic writing skills and layout guidelines. Publications teacher, Mrs. Elaine Ekstedt, took a leave of absence on November 15 and returned during the second semester after having her baby. Mrs. Kristi Berkland was the substitute teacher during the seven weeks when Mrs. Ekstedt was gone. Advanced publications — Front row) Becky landmark, Eric Anderson, Gwen Moulton, Row 2) Tammy Cross, Lori Benshoof, Kathy Boesen Row 3) Jeff Schmitz, Nancy Norman, Kevin Sawatsky Row 4) Brad Hanson, Chi Hum Paik, Kirsten Swanson, Jim Erickson. Matt Roy. John Engstrom, Peter Tamte Beginning publications — Front row) Rob Benjamin, Rob Bakke, Jason Carlson Row 2) John Knoll, Lisa Skoglund, Jenny Bakke Row 3) Jon Davis, Karen Olseth, Robin Bottiger, Amy Schwartz Row 4) I,eah Schwartz, Mary Gilbertson, Heather Keena, Emily Pederson, Lisa Clark, Shannon Murphy, Martha Swanson, Tara Hill Publication 15

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Enthusiastic Photographers “It's a blast!” exclaimed senior Sharon Birkebak when asked what she thought of the Photography Club. The Photography Club's 12 student photographers and their advisor Miss Gilmore met every Tuesday at 3:00 to have a business meeting and to learn more photography techniques. Club members took picutres and worked in the darkroom during their free hours, lunch, and after school. The main duties of the Photography Club this past school Photography Club — Front row) Jill Thomas, Sharon Birkebak, Kelli Carle, Pam Cradit, Row 2) Leah Schwartz, Kevin Sawatsky, Tracey Gilmore, Eric Anderson, I.isa Clark Row 3) Peter Tamte, Rodney Nelson Row 4) Stu Krahn year have been to take pictures for The Antler and The Quiver. Activities for the year included a photo contest in January, a slide show in February and a contest for The Spirit. Being a member of the club involved more than just taking pictures. Each member first received a detailed photo assignment, rolled their own film, took the pictures, developed negatives, printed contact sheets and finally made the final print. All photo club members had to he able to do all of these steps. By-doing these, they practiced the total art of photography. Advisor Gilmore’s goal this past school year was “To learn to become the best photographer I can become by teaching others to become the best photographers they can become!” 14 Photography Club

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Experiencing Worship The purpose of convocations at Minnehaha is to gather together in an expression of worship towards God, and to proclaim the Good News. According to Chaplain Paul Johnson there should be no spectators in convocation, only participants. To accomplish this, programs were planned this year to stimulate active response from students. Some of these programs included Reverend A1 Magnuson, Dr. John Herzog, and Ken and Bonnie Fenton. Musical groups were the Northwestern College Chorale, the Minnehaha singers. Concert Band, Orchestra, and ensemble groups from orchestra, band and choir. The speaker for Spiritual Life Week, October 25-29, was Reverend Wesley Nelson. He was a pastor at Covenant Churches in Oakland, California and Chicago, Illinois, and professor of Homileics at North Park seminary. He is now a full time speaker at retreats, camps, and other special events. The basis for Reverend Nelson’s talk series for the week was “God is Good News.” Above right: Janell Colley shares her gift of singing to students in convocation Left: Reverend Paul Swanson speaks about his sabbatical Above: The spirit of convocation 16 Convocation