North Central University - Archive Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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It can be puzzling . . . Fitting To by Michael Sancho Thereis always time, space, and reason to chitt- chatt about the social scene at NC. Dating and Relationships at North Central has definitely become an exhausted subject among students but iihas it been given any real quality? Fresh- man, Kelly Sherman says, uIlve learned from the people I,ve been out with; they have helped me to grow. Its been posi- tive? However, other students have expressed a tone of disap- pointment or frustration. One student leader made this comment, uTherels an overwillingness of others to involve them- selves in your relationships? This year, there,s been an extra effort put forth to create an enjoyable and profitable atmosphere for students who are afraid, disappointed, confused or unknowledgable with dating and relationships. Dr. Carolyn Tennant organized an entire week of chapel services entitled, iiBeing fitted together, which emphasized practical and spiritual guidelines for all types of so- cializing. President Argue closed the week with an expression of praise as he exclaimed, iiThis is the best seminar welve had on dating and relationships. During the weekly emphasis, students were interviewed on some of the more intimate and personal levels of their malei female experiences. One of the questions they faced concerned the specific qualities that interested them in their date selections. The ladies were looking for iiA man who is considerate of her interests, transparent and responsible, compassionate but firm, humble yet a leader, and his heart is intimately in love and binded with the Lordlsf, The guys ideal consisted of a uYoung lady who is sensitive to others, tenderhearted, attractive but meek, independent yet supportive, and her commitment to Christ permeates her actions and attitudes? DeStudent Life When asked to pass down something he had learned from his dating experiences which would benefit others, Junior James Meyer had this to say: iiBuilding a strong friendship is the foundation of dating, engagement, and marriage. Without the strong friendship factor, all other ties will crumble? Sophomore Kim Dellaratta shares her secret, Forget the outside pressures, concentrate on the interest you share, develop them; if a rela- tionship comes of it, fine-if not, you still have a friend?

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TOP LEFT: Exley's easygoing manner helped open the student's minds to new ideas TOP RIGHT: Ailysa Anderson was vices Ito be attention howers. CENTER: Students anxiously turned to the relafed Biblical passages. ABOVE: A demonstration of God' 5 power is evident in Ties a result of the prayers of fellow stun dents. LEFT: Exiey extends an open imitating:- to anyone who wants to be used Spiritual Emphasis-Ql

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The final service consisted of a panel made up of NC faculty and students. The couples ranged from being engaged to being married for many years. Four couples participated in the panel. LEFT Doug and Corrine Lowenberg shared some exper- iences from both their married and single lives. Perhaps David Owen should have thought twice before letting this comment slip out, as his wife, Heather, waits for an opportunity to tell what he really meant. Ieff Snell and Iennifer Kuper discussed the reasons that they feel fit together for their future mar- Gordon Anderson took one chapel service to share riage. many of his thoughts on dating and relationships. DatinghIB