Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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events of their day with each other. Cn the birthday of a brother or sister, each wing member stood and sang Happy Birthday. Ev- eryone in the cafeteria joined in the gentle clamor by beating their spoons on their glasses. Honoring the person in this way helped to make his birthday a special day away from home. However, later on, the inevitability of getting thrown in the shower always hung over the birthday person. In some cases, wings would go out of their way to do special things for the honored per- son. New jerusalem, in Wesley Luehring Hall, promised the birthday person a real surprise. They had him dress up, then blind- folded him while they drove around town to take him to his mystery restaurant. Upon arrival, they walked him in and removed the blindfold. He was surprised to find his brother-sister wing sitting in McDonald's in dresses, and coats and ties. In addition, ev- eryone looked forward to the week desig- nated secret brother or 'fsecret sister week. The guys anticipated home-made cakes, pies and cookies, while the girls hoped that they will be justly rewarded for their efforts. The gifts during this week varied from a pair of earrings to a basket of cheese and sparkling catawbaf' Regardless of the gifts, these two weeks helped brighten each person's day and make relationships stronger through giving. Another familiar practice among brother-sister wings was se- cret pen-pal week. During this week notes were sent in secret. One student recalled that week, I really got excited knowing someone was leaving me notes. The notes were always uplifting. Many brother-sister wings enjoyed a The awards usually range from Most Congenial to Best Hot Dog Eater. spring banquet, exclusively for themselves. Crusaders and Sound of joy had their ban- quet at Heritage House. Not only did they enjoy a meal off campus, but they were en- tertained by the presentation of awards. These usually ranged from Most Conge- nial to Best Hot Dog Eater. The banquets were a good way to end the year as a brother-sister wing. Perhaps, the best times together as a wing, or as a brother-sister wing, were the week- ends when everyone gets together and plans those spur-of-the-moment adventures. Many enjoyed hayrides and campfires in the ... -...L 'Haig 'limits 5: The road to and from a retreat was not always trouble-free. However, with a convenient brother nearby to change a flat tire, the difficulty was not too extensive. lohn Haines comes to the rescue of loanna Stack, Carol Erwin, and Boni Sheridan, above. Wings earned money by working in SAGA's dishroom to pay for retreats and wing functions. Left, Marty Miller, Gilbert Vasquez, jim Willis, and Ed Fortenberry support their wing's effort. Brother!Sister Wings

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Going Strong wings would engage in food-fights. One girl was seen after working in the dishroom with mashed potatoes and green peas tangled in her hair. Carolyn Wiet recalls her working experience, lt all started when I threw some water on my brother. Like a mad rage, every- one began th rowinglello, potatoes, and veg- etables. Though the retreats involved a lot of plan- ning and work on the part of the resident It all started when I threw some water on my brother. Like a mad rage, everyone be- gan throwing jello, potatoes, and vegetables. advisors, chaplains, and social chairmen, they felt their efforts were well worth it. Bryon Oines, an R.A. in Wesley Luehring Hall, said, The results of a retreat- relax- ation, unity and renewal of spirit - out- weigh the amount of work put into it. The brother-sister wings also gave stu- dents the security of a family away from home. Long tables with 30-50 people were a common site in the cafeteria. At the table, students were able to relax and share the Brother!Sister Wings Kenneth Revell, below, meditates on the serene lake as he takes a moment out for himself between a picnic lunch and a softball game. Chris Ganong and Cara Smith wash the dishes after the picnic at a convenient water spigot.

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Retreats provide not only a time for physical rest but also a time for spiritual refreshment. Dave Roman leads his wing in song before devotions, below. Going Strong cooler months. Others enjoyed frequent trips to the water-slide to cool off from the unaccustomed Tulsa heat. Many times, groups from the wings would go to a movie, out for pizza and ice-cream, or simply meet in the lobby and talk. Occasionally, some- one would come up with a bizarre or un- usual idea for an outing. One student arranged for her brother-sister wing, along with some friends to go to Bongo Sylly's, a natural drink bar with a live jazz band. This proved to be a great way to spend a mellow Saturday night. Brother!Sister Wings One brother-sister wing, Shekinah and Shekinah's Glory, had an annual T 84 T night. T 84 T stands for t-shirt and tie and talent and theatre. Tabitha Guhl, chaplain for Shekinah's Glory said, This annual event was a great time for everyone to dis- play his talent. In addition, one brother-sister wing, Day- star and Morning Star, had a combination service project and fellowship. Last fall, they went to a farm belonging to the family of one of the girls on the wing. They worked on the barn, restoring and cleaning it. Everyone worked, and when they finished that night, they enjoyed an old-fashioned barn party. Donna Bertel stated, This event created a lot of unity between us. The girls learned how to hammer and the guys learned how to clean. After working together, you really ap- preciate each other. Through devos, prayer partners, and com- mitment groups many were brought closer together and also closer to the Lord. Power and Praise participates in Christian Service Council with a music ministry. They minister to nursing homes, churches, and wherever they are wanted. Ministering together strengthened spiritual bonds. Within the wings, students reached out to each other and lifted each other up in prayer. This kind of support interacting with activities, made the unity that was found in this year's brother-sister wings. 44