Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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often sat together to cheer loudly for the Titans. One wing, El Shaddai con- sistently supported walk-on Titan, lohn Miller, with It's Miller Time T- shirts and cow bells. Another wing, Patria and the Huggables, dressed up like clowns, including white face make-up, to win the spirit stick. Wing picnics at LaFortune and Woodward parks also drew crowds. A quick stop at the Colonel's or Burger King provided the food, if it wasn't With anywhere from 45 to 95 brothers and sisters to choose from, someone was activities. A snowball fight or Sagabog- ganing livened up many a freezing cold night. One brother-sister wing imaginatively organized an all out, co-ed, tackle, snow football game in the practice field behind Howard Auditorium. Availability was one of the strong points of brother-sister wings. With anywhere from 45 to 95 brothers and sisters to choose from, someone was always around to goof-off with. The feeling of having someone was enhanced by the decision of most brother-sister wings to establish a wing table at SACA. Even if a wing- ee came to eat by himself, someone always around to goof off with. SACA-catered. Later, frisbees and footballs came out for informal, bare- foot games or slides and swings pro- vided the entertainment. Often, the most memorable events were not the organized ones. The spontaneous decision to grab a blan- ket and run over to see State Fair on the side of the SUB or jog down to Braum's for a quick Iimeade filled in empty evenings. A skating party at SkateWorld or a quiet walk through a nearby residential area could be arranged through one quick phone call to a friend. Wintertime lent itself to impromptu was always at that table to share the meal with. More and more, wing-mates stuck together. Ofen an unofficial study area was designated in the Learning Resources Center. Many wings learned to work together too. Dishroom work or serving at SAGA were popular places for wings to earn money for activities. One wing was hired to clear Fred Creek of garbage and weedy overgrowth. The Christian Service Council sup- ported the wing concept by offering opportunities for wing ministries. Brother-sister wings volunteered to paint an elderly person's home or play The SACA steps provided a convenient, and quiet place for a chat between Mike Samuelson and Diane Tomei of Animal House and Animal Crackers. with disadvantaged children on the banks of the Arkansas River. Ministry was not limited to CSC. Sonrays and Union sponsored a Korean child. Master's Touch and Crystal Fountain made it a wing pro- ject to write to Corrie Ten Boom after her recent illness. Special was the word that described brother-sister wing relation- ships. One resident of Bastille sent each of his sisters on 3's Company a red rose, anonymously, on Valentine's Day. His motivation? To let each sister know she was special. A double birthday party at Happy loe's for Brad Stauffer and Becky Bifoss livened up an evening for Distant Thunder and Desert Rain. 35

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54 Though the purpose of a retreat is to get away from it all, books and studies always seem to tag along. CLc55o11, iq, GLg'c As the year wore on, retreats were planned. Camp Fin and Feather, Lake Keystone and Six Flags over Texas were well-liked locations. Retreats provided a relaxed atmosphere for fun and con- versation. Hikes, swimming and skits usually kept everyone active. Basketball games were the most reg- ularly planned events most wings attended. A decision by the yell lead- ers and cheerleaders to utilize the spirit stick helped improve atten- dance by brother-sister wings. Wings A conversation pit in the Graduate Center over- flowed during a co-ed devotions for wings Sweet Comfort and Holy Wrath.

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56 CLCSSOII' iq, GLCQQ: Valentine's Day was a favorite day to express appreciation. Cuy's wings invited their sisters to a dress-up din- ner at SAGA and girl's baked cakes and cookies to send en masse to their brothers. Of course, giving was not limited to Valentine's Day. Secret brothers! secret sisters gave each person a chance to imaginatively give to some- one else. Whether it was a simple note each day, a treasure hunt or a spectac- ular night on the town, the thought was the same. Revealing time at the end of the week was often as much fun as the presents received. Some wings chose to reveal themselves all at once, using blindfolds, guessing games and clue cards. Other wings used a more indi- vidual approach. Several guys on one wing using the individual approach called their secret sisters, disguising their voices, and stated, I am your secret brother. You will find me and recognize me by the azure ribbon tied on my leg. The caller then hung up, forcing the girl to hunt him down, by lifting the pant legs of every brother she met. This created an abundance of I aklAI'i!3!l'I,U1gu5 wi N . Q fl Q is isfi l ri M T iati Q fl, ' f I F' ii is ' I Srl Debbie Bixler and Mayebeth Hadfield of Honey- comb delivered a 6-foot long, S24 submarine sandwich to their brother wing, Crimson Bri- gade. baffled stares, awkward moments, hilarity and comradeship. By the time Spring Break rolled around unshakable friendships had been formed. Many students organ- ized trips to Padre Island, Texas, Colo- rado and even Florida. The T5-hour marathon talking sessions during the drive brought out new facets of each The birthday bunny made a special appearance for Barbara Read's 22 birthday, Barbara's room- mate, Tracye Clyburn donned the costume. A retreat at Camp Minitonka provided time for a john Benson, lim Pinkston, Bob Petrotelli and Susie Webster of Dominion-Windsong wings.