Wartburg College - Fortress Yearbook (Waverly, IA)

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Student involvement. Extracurricular activities Icept trie students busy outside of class. Friends are nnade withi people met in class, whiere ttiey work or where tiiey live, but many find nicties in tiie college community through membership in a club or organization with others who share the same interests. More than 60 groups are listed as registered stu- dent organizations on campus, and they focus on subjects ranging from finding dates by computer matching — The Missing Bytes and SAC — to serving the Lord through Bible study sessions in CLM. FCA. and Campus Ministry. The Wartburg Democrats reformed to promote the campaigns of two women candidates, and the Student Activites Committee provided several double features as part of the film series. A few clubs have been around since Wartburg moved to Waverly In 1935. Some traditional groups, such as College Republicans, have seen their pop- ularity wane. International Club and KWAR, on the other hand, returned to campus this year with renewed enthusiasm, drawing many more members and support. KWAR ' s future, however, was in the hands of the FCC as a result of the campus adminis- tration ' s decision to keep options open for the instal- lation of a cable television station. The license was renewed through 1 990. There is on on-going tradition which deserves mention. Clinton One South dispatches the God- father and his Mafia men to home Luther basketlxjil games. They enter the gym to the tune of Dragnet. When Wartburg plays at Luther. One South dribbles the ball to the game. In recent years, the floor has enlisted the aid of the cross country team. Dan Hus- ton set a new running record this year — 1 9.6 miles in 1 9 degree weather and in 1 0 inches of snow. 8

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Wartburg always does well in sports competition and this year was no exception. The men ' s cross country team won the conference title beating Luther 35-37. Luther has won 1 7 of the last 21 meets and had held the title for 1 1 consecutive years. The women ' s team also did well, winning the Simpson Invitational and placing 13th at the district meet In Peiia. The volleyball team finished third In the MAC. The coach was pleased with their performance and said her team had Improved 100 percent since the beginning of the year. The men ' s basketball team avenged Its loss at home to Luther by beating them 68-52 on the road. The rivalry between these teams brings out the best and the worst In fans. One Luther mite wrote an LC on his chest and waddled around in a diaper. Wartburg fans depend on the Mafia to keep the proceedings orderly. The game was so popular, the senate provided a charter pep bus for the trip. The football team went to the Division III NCAA play-offs for the first time. They won the right to go by win ning the conference title which included beat- ing Central 41-14. Central was ranked 8th in the nation for the Homecoming game. The Knights lost a disappointing game to Bishop College of Texas In the opening round of play-offs. All the teams did well and are covered more In depth in the Athletics section. But the athletes aren ' t the only people Interested In sports. It takes many hours of time devoted by coaches and student managers to help a team Improve. Cheerleaders practice several hours to prepare to lead the chants at games. The pom pon squad helps cheer at games, and provides entertainment during halftlme. The pep band plays music to Inspire players and fans and to let the other team know when a touchdown Is scored In Warfburg ' s favor at the football games. And. of course, there ' s the par- ents and other people who spur the athletes on to victory or defeat, and either way. Wartburg people love their Knights. Par obev ilgM: The cr eerleaden provide a foundation from whicri Sheny Foy leads the crowd In a cheer. For ifgM: Greg Schmttz makes tt e shot against Northwestern of Mlnr esota as four Eagles watch. HgM: John Grosser takes a bnak during the Central game once he knew his team was in a commanding lead. Above top: Gary Wolliasper prepares to hand to Doug Lincoln as Rodney Durban from Bishop closes In for the tackle during tt e play-off game In the UNI Dome at Cedar Falls. Above: The soccer team had a disappointing season, losing most gan es by close scores.