Viterbo University - Imprints Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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of European memories brought back a sultcase full of memories to be shared-none of them belng easily forgotten. A canal rlde along the streets of Amster- Such spectacular sights as the Louvre, the castle dom- Neuschwansteln and the Palace at Versailles, seem just as magical as moments spent jogging through the forests outside Heidelberg. Hummel shopplng In Germany or driving past the Austria- Hungory border: realizlng that over the barbed wire fence exlsted another new and foreboding world. World tomous Mont St. Mlchel towers along the French coastllne. Statues sllhouette the gardens of Versallles. A mlsty pose along the pools of Vienna's Grand Palace. Chrls SImonson-Mon of lead?

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Bringing home a suitcase Many Viterbo students began the 1983-84 school year with fond memories from the pre vious spring. Leaving May 10, 1983 from O'Hare Internatlonal Airport in Chicago, the Viterbo College Concert Choir began its 21-day excur- sion to Europe. Arrivlng in Amsterdam and traveling to such re nowned places as Heidelberg, Munich, Vienna, Versailles and Paris. the Concert Choir spent countless hours sightseeing. shopping and of course performing. Performing Included impromptu gatherlngs tn flrestations and museums plus an exhileratlng concert in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. These concerts accumulated at the International Cholr Competition held in Tours. France. Here the Vlterbo Concert Choir represented the United States in a fifteen country choir competition. The Concert Choir lived up to all expectations, belng one of five finalists. Even though the competltlon was soon over and the choir returned to LaCrosse, each member The TROUVERES: Janell Newton. Kerry Sullivan, Susan Wagner, Amy Yowel, Sheryl Flatt, Deborah thtz, Llsa Johnson. Llso Smetana. Robert Johnson, Chris Slmonson, Dean Yohnk. Gene Johnson, Dan Kuhlmon, Steve Marking, Davld Reedy. The tountolns Of Notre Dame. CONCERT CHOIR: Mary Ccrrelt, Martha Hayes, Kathleen Johnson, Llso Mannlno. Jenneler Masrud, Janell Newton, Kathleen Ovel, Kotherlne Splecker. Ketry Sulllvon, Kathy Tomolcek. Susan Wagner. Nancy Allen, Jodl Bodenstelner. Maureen Chrlstle. Theresa Clemlnskl, Beth Demmer, Lisa Kirkenbush, tracey Nelson. Amy PteIter. Joan Skovboszewskl, Sarah Stoltz. Karla Wokeen, Amy Yowell, Patrice Coleman. Mary Clownhart. Melissa Dunn. Deborah Hlntz. Llso Johnson, Llsa Smetana, Kathy Iownsend, Debra Whitroch, Rlchard Brostrom. Patrlck Burkhart, Lawrence Johnson. Rob ert Johnson, Ed McNulty, Chrtstoter Stmonson, John Swanson, Jett Brostrom. Daniel Kuhlman, Steve Murklng, David gegdly'hbavld Rodeberg, Mlchael Swirtz, Dean Yohnk, Dana Gulbronson. Greg Heal. Gene Johnson. Frank Pomponl, o e 055.

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Oktoberfest ..... just the word of this testlve event brlnas memorles to the thousands of peo ple who flocked to the fest grounds and down- town La Crosse. As the old cllche goes, there was something for everyone! Authentic German muslc tor the tradttlonal, and good old rock and roll for the contemporary. There was bratwurst and soft pretzels for the hungry. For those who wanted to St. Francls salutes today's youth and tomorrow's prom Ises. Marchlng bands came from all over to match In the Oktoberfest parade. Thelr muslc was enjoyed by all who attended. Oktoberfest . . . a celebratlon tor all ages. Oktoberfest . . . from try thelr luck. games of chance were scattered about the grounds. The beer Is the maln attractlon to college students of La Crosse. and where there Is beer. there Is beer throwlng. Sweatshlrts and Jeans were the tashlon; not only tor comfort but also because no one leaves Oktoberfest with dry clothesl Here are some reactions to the wild weekend: