Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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I .,,, personfs personality, even if the week's activities did not. After Spring Break, finals week rushed ominously near. As pressured students faced their most trying times, the family members were there to draw strength from. The last co-ed devotions, the last retreat and the last meal together were occasions not to be missed. After all the lessons in the areas of living together as a family in Christ were learned: patience, understand- ing, fellowship, listening and loving, brotherasister wings had one more les- son to teach. The Holy Spirit Room was a typical locale for co- ed devotions, led by Rayfield Green. Devotions played an important role in wing unity Members of the Patria and Huggables wings, including Jeanie Houston and Debbie White, dressed as clowns to win the spirit stick compe- tition ata Titan basketball game in january. That last lesson was 'fsaying good- bye. As many students graduated or left school, wing-mates were forced to say good-bye to those they would not see again. Often, this was painful, but it was important to face the event F54 4 K 3 ,f r r ' fi . ,ia 31,11 I rv After all the lessons in the areas of living together as a family in Christ were learned: Patience, understanding, fel- owship, listening and loving, brother-sister win s had one more lesson to teac . squarely, as an inevitable occurrence in life. The year's memories, if kept alive, could easily crowd out the feel- ings of loss. A year rich in growth and friendship made even the most painful good-bye worthwhile. Alix 37

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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.

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