North Central University - Archive Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Students Shock The Doc Winter Extravaganza honors Dr.Argue By Sherri Keith special day to honor the president is not a common thing in most colle es. The school spirit and excitement t at always accompanies Winter Extrava- ganza flowed into Honor the Doc Day on February 4. Classes were shortened to allow for an extra-long chapel. Both the light and serious side filled the occa- sion. The nerds turned the platform into clown alley by singing Dr. Argue a song to the tune of Mickey Mouse. Then, considering it to be a great accomplishment, they presented him with an honorary doctorate of nerdology accompanied by a genuine plaid jacket. Everything was a surprise for Dr. Argue who is respectfully referred to as the iiDoc. A Video pre- sentation, compiled and narrated by his wife, brought tears and smiles. It's not every day you can watch the Doc round up the family cows on a power lawn mower. Tributes were paid, telegrams read, a special is- sue of the Northern Light run, a book of letters Tears fill Dr. Argueis handkerchief before real- izing that his daughter was actually sing- ing in chap- el. Upward emotion builds to a climax for Dr. and Mrs. Argue when NC students dramatically re- united the Argue family. A book of letters is held by Dr. Argue. 20- Student Life was gathered, gifts were presented by STEAM presi ent, John Goodman. The ultimate honor came towards the end of the presentation. After reading letters from his son, Lee, and daughter, Laurie, John Goodman had a tape played iiwith Laurie singing. Notice he didn't say she was singing on the tape. In actu- ality, she was singing from the balcony of the chapel. Neither of her parents, who were on the platform t ing but failing to conceal tears, real- ized that s e was there. When they finally saw her, the look of shock and excitement was impossible to hide. Laurie, who lives in Zeist, Holland, was accompanied down the stairs by her brother, Lee, who is attending Oral Roberts Uni- versity. Neither of them were ex ected to attend, at least not by their parents. T e family proceeded to hug, smile, cry, and for, that matter, so did many of the students as they popped to their feet in thunderous applause. fa ex, F allowing chapel, Laurie Argue Visits during a reception in the gym-

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ory Cont. from page 18 lyrics, such as ttCosmic Cowboy, a lit- how far we can push God? Mason, as . s The school brought in Scott tle hard to follow, she and others found do sorne other students, beheve the r191. Brown B arr M cGui re him worshipful and ministry oriented. only dlfference between Chrlstlan and esteyn and other artiZts , Cruse was a drastically different sto- secular rock is that the hard to gtfgrizegelso appeared in N05 chap- ry. The music was loud and the lyrics understand words are sometimes about although not as part Of the Artist Se- hard to hear, yet that wasntt the Iesus Instead of drugs. 5, ttCruse is made up of younger primary concern of NC students. The Paul Watkins, a forrner seculalr1 m.us.ic :mbers 0f HThe Cruse Family, key issue was the1r appearance. ttThe fan, stated that the prlmary emp' 3818 1:1 tich ministered effectively in chapel way they were dressed made you won- secular concerts was enteitallnmertl, t year. The hew group appears to der. . . st-ated Mason. Thelr physlcal and the band focused 01:1 se -g oiry,.h re a different approach to music. actlons were also questloned. Clndy left some concerts very epresse , e Barry McGuire and Scott Wesley Cruse was very proyocative in some of commented. because they dittrltltdmeet wn were both very simple musi- her body motlons. . C . my expectatlons of excttement. asan n3, quiet and worshipful. Robin Chrlstlan musm keeplng pace Wlth wentnto conoerts to have a row y Ilestad found Brown to be an artist the secular worlo ralsed an unportant ttlme. She sald she often left concreris j ministered. Although Molly Ma- questlon for semor Molly Mason, nttis lonely because the words were so 0 - 'found some of Barry McGuire's contemporary Chrlstlan musrc seelng low. Cruse's style of dress and actions on stage caused students to evalu- ate how far is too far in Christian concerts. Wallestad stated, At the beginning of the Cruse concert, I felt they focused on their own glory. Despite this similarity to secular concerts, he and other students found that once they looked past the dress, loud music, and s . t actions of Cruse, they could worship. However, many students believe that worship should be the primary theme in Christian concerts. Concerts- 1 9

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Spirited from Holland as a surprise, Laurie Ar- gue hugs family while friends cheer with ap- plause. I can't believe it, says Dr. Argue as he tries to respond to a standing ovation. Byhemz Kezth irls saved fu eir' pennies and ed the mane eir dreams;-Or 'the sespto-it; to betheir guest far 3 Fri- ' mghit- on, the 10an 'Spinstefs Spree ked. nurma-l ' ,eIrestaurants, cola e studentszou ssumei fun till they There Jthe scene ngjeut the. green ,. ng amund en'oy- ha , WaStstill- in. t l-eir hat Wasjsodli remedie'd; howeVer, x Satugday thg roles were reversed agam. . . , , . omnatim; ' was; the must Iorganized m- Feehngs about nominating a i and queen are varied throughOut SChGOI- Some see it as something to at fqr. Otherssee it as a beauty or ukmw Contesr. What. it really is 31118 Unknown, Achance to honor wmmqauzac . WWBWAW certain people doesmt come that often. Hewlever, is anyone really more special than anyone else? The uestions are not easy 'and. neither are t e answers. ' Unity in activities, unity in thought, and unity' in choice are all parts of WinterfExtravaganza-. It came at the end of January, 3 good time to cure a midtwinter slump. This yeafs celebra- tiocrlz wason Thursday, Friday, and Sat- ur ay. ' IVs accegted that the gal will pay on Friday an the guy on Saturday. The only way-a kin or queen can be cho- sen is to haVe a arge number of 5601318 agree that a certain person shoal. be in that position. All these are concepts of unity; The games and activities are just anotherway to bind the students of NC together. Reigning in size and position, Gary Wileman wears the mantle of king next to Iohn Goodman, STEAM president. Baby's breath and royaltys crown bring a queen's smile to Wendy Boyum as KeHe Bryant and foe McCarthy stand in court Winter Extravaganza- 2 1