Prairie Bible Institute - Prairian Yearbook (Three Hills, Alberta Canada)

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Basketball Gets Face Job P. E. Director Neville Wilkins looked earnestly at me from his swivel chair in the men's gym of- fice. I want a guy to be able to walk out of the gym and say, 'lVlan, I real- ly enjoyed that game! By the way, who won?' That was the way he summed up his motives behind this year's new look in the intramural basketball program. Despite pre-season ap- prehension, most players con- curred that the changes had im- proved the program once the season got under way. Not everything was different. There were still two leagues of four teams each. The regular collegiate rule book still held sway over the game. But there were a few new wrinkles. An instructional C basketball league was added for those with lit- tle or no experience. At the same time, the A and B league teams were completely re-drafted. This revision eliminated any one team becoming a perennial super- power. In addition, a student received the opportunity to play with a greater variety of players during his Bible school career. Everyone of the eight players on a team had to play at least one half of each game. By assuring each participant twenty minutes of fast- moving play, better attitudes were developed. Equal time really helps team unity, observed one player- coach. lt becomes important that each person do well. Basketball followed the lead of football and soccer by scrapping the championship playoffs at the season's end. Instead the second place team would challenge the league winner in one final game for the privilege of sharing the league trophy. The rationale behind these alterations was to de-pressurize the game so the contestants could relax and enjoy playing more. Did it work? Yeah, I think it's more relaxed this year, Junior Russell Richard- son remarked analytically, But it's still competitive. You'lI never take competition out of basketball. Evidently, IVlr. Wilkins' de- pressurized basketball program is far from falling flat. Steve Gillette Above, Jon Beich, number 72, discovers heavy defensive traffic in the lane. Right, Clair Jantzen, number 72, and Steve Jespersen, number 74, crash defensive boards.

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That Friday Night Meeting? Following a week of demanding studies, the vast majority of Prairie's student body eagerly an- ticipated Friday Night Young PeopIe's Missionary Meeting. Awesome in title and mandatory in attendance, the service began at 8:00 p.m. sharp. The student missionary com- mittee sponsored and governed these weekly meetings. Pre-service prayer time gave young people a chance to be an active part. Many students gratefully realized a respite from the daily grind of studies. Song leader, Steve Gillette, helped students relax one evening when he gracefully recovered his microphone from a near mishap. Even the missionary committee cherub-choir brought welcomed laughter at their unharmonious presentation. The emphasis of Missions was creatively presented through thoughtprovoking films like the Gospel Blimp. Challenging messages such as Fiev. Flay Frame's What is a Disciple? were in keeping with the motto for the semester, Disciple Me. During the semester there w-ere also outstanding features. The once-in-a-life-time chat with the L. E. Maxwells gave deeper insight into their lives. Anita Isbell's biography on Betty Elliott was also stimulating. For high school and Bible school students, Young Peoples offered opportunity for relaxation and par- ticipation. Staff Report Y t K! Q 9, 'Q P if 'Sul l s It

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wks all Lett, Gary Anderson stuffs Ken Miller from behind during a fast break attempt for two points. Above Ranger player Dave Vetter tnes rn valn to block Classrcs hlgh flying F?-HY Olson number 24 Left both Hawks and Cubs benches gawk at a suspenseful free throw shot by a Hawk player 1 D