Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Expanding their horizons Student government took one step forward thin year when Student Body President Senior Dan Cummings introduced a new approach to the formation of the student council. In previous years student council members were elected from each homeroom. This year, all who were interested were allowed to join. According to Dan the new arrangement was more beneficial because it eliminated those who had no interest in the program, and decreased the size of the group. Decisions were easier to make because meetings attended by those who wanted to help organize rather than those who were simply elected to their positions. Three committees were formed and meetings were held every two weeks during activity period. The Activities Committee, headed by senior Nancy Norman dealt with organizing fund raisers and events for the student body. The publicity Committee, headed by Junior Ann Vessey, was in charge of arranging adver-tisements (posters, announcements, etc.) for those events and student affairs. Grievances Committee headed by Senior Dwight Anderson, worked with the administration to solve problems of the student body. Dan fell that student government is imperative because students should start taking the initiative to plan their own activities. Me stressed the fact that student council “is a real learning experience for kids to have to lead and take responsibility. Student Council — Front row) Ann Vetsey. Dan Gumming . .Nancy Norman, Janrllc Colley. Row 2) Jenny Bakke, Tammy ('.torn. Lori Benthoof. Kathy Borarn Row 3) Kelly Greener. Jill Nelton, Colleen Kennedy, Kim Aamot. Maren Bataldrn, Corey Peterson, Gwen Moulton, FJiiabeih Clew. Bonnie Haagemton, Traei Gordon. Row 4) Kevin Magnuson. Chi Hum Paik. Anne Gamble, Tom Mattson. Jon Carlton, Eddie Haskell New Spirit After a year of absence the Spiritual Life Committee returned with new ideas and vitality. The committee was run by two representatives from each homeroom and met every activity period for the past year. With Rev. Paul Johnson in charge, they discussed the spirituality of Minnehaha Academy, planned convocations, worked with Thursday morning Bible studies and more. People involved were very excited about the responsibilities they had. “It gave us a chance to have an input on what goes on here said senior member Michele Manhard. It also gave Minnehaha a chance to have a positive effect on the surrounding community by getting involved. Spiritual l.ife — Front row ) Dawn Sollie, Becky Fjtderlein. Lisanne Wright, Julie Nelson Row 2) Mary Ann O'Connor, Shelly (.arson, Tara Hill. Krirti Partch. Kay Gamble Row 3 ) Amy Grovcnbach, Kari Holm. Michelle Manhard, Mia l.aBerge. Kathy Boeaen, Kathy Carr, Val Parry. Amy Bearden. Chari Bark Row 4) Shuna Smith, Chri Dewey, Paul Johnson. Beth Kargem, Pam Nordwall. Cauur Lund. Jeanne Rikker . Virginia Berggren, Debbie Law, Greg Peterson. Jon Carlton Row 5) John Arndt, Jeff Haglund. Kevin NeUon. Dieter Krumpelmann. Connie Sollie. Corey Jones, Jim Bear Student Couneil Spiritual Life I

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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

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THE CAST (in order of appearance) Stage Manager Bart Regehr Assistant Stage Managers — Laurie Lindberg Susan Koelz Dr. Gibbs — Peter Westerdahl Joe Crowell — Heather Odland Howie Newsome — Jeff Price Mrs. Gibbs — Jeanne Rikkers Mrs. Webb — Annette Ryks George Gibbs - Scott Vance Rebecca Gibbs — Sonja Batalden Wally Webb Rick Skare Emily Webb — Shree Miller Librarian Willard — Cassie Lund Mr. Webb — Garry Johnson Women in Audience Gwen Moulton Man in Audience Tom Nielson Simon Stimson — Tim Belval Mrs. Soames — Janell Colley Constable Warren Rick Skare Si Crowell Tom Nielson Sam Craig — Tom Nielson Joe Stoddard — Steve Krahn The Dead Heather Odland Jimmy Miller Adam Nyenhuis Gwen Moulton Laurie Lindberg Director Patsy Miller Assistant Director — Gwen Moulton A tender moment for Jeanne Rikkers and Peter Westerdahl 18 “Our Town'