Selah Yearbook 1976-77

LBC's 1977 Becomes Year Of Progress

August 22, 1976, whe n 150 0 students, ne w and returning, entered Lynchburg for the 19767 7 academic year, school officials went hysterical trying to find sufficient dor m space. Man y students slept on the floor temporarily Th e surplus of students brought severe registration troubles during the first week. Besides the record enrollment and registration problems, a ne w crop of faculty member s tried to adjust to a Christian college system, while training pupils in the classroom. Amid the chaos of the first month, the year miraculously becam e a year of PROGRESS .

Progress could be seen all over campus A major step cam e whe n the Library move d from the Timberlake Campu s to the renovated Old Keith Furniture Building, located at 6th and Church Streets

A collection of 73,534 volumes filled the shelves from a combinaton of the Finch College and Robert Morris Junior College libraries, purchased by the college in 1976.

Next, with the hiring of Dr. Glenn D. Blaisdell M.D . in midJuly, L.B.C provided free medical services for all students O n the second floor at the Hotel, the school constructed its ow n infirmary consisting of two examination rooms, two bedrooms, a doctor's office, and a reception room

Besides the new facilities around campus, LBC made strides academically by adding the beginnings of three new majors: business, math, and political science. Degrees will be awarded in these divisions in 1981

Although many things happened at school, February became the greatest month, miracle month. First, the financial debt of 2.3 million dollars was retired through much prayer and effort. Construction on the Mountain,the site of the new L.B.C campus, began March 1, 1977. Secondly, on February 27, a visiting committee from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools looked over the campus. By the efforts of Dr. Henry, Academic Dean, and many others L.B.C sought to become a candidate for accreditation in its sixth year ofexistance.

LBC—1977, it was truly a year of PROGRESS

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Restacking books on the shelves at the Library, Becky Busko enjoys working at the Library OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: On January 21, 1977, students congregated for chapel on the Mountain to claim the new campus by faith. TOP MIDDLE: LBC students use the facilities at the business room The business major began this year with degrees to be given in 1981 TOP LEFT: Taking Howard Burke's temperature, R.N Diane Hearn, one of the infirmary workers, provides students with free medical service BOTTOM LEFT: Registrar Mrs McHaney discusses a matter concerning accreditation.

Students Make Progress In TheirLives

"What ? Yo u think I'm improving!" exclaimed excited LB C students as others sa w character qualities developing in their lifes Not only were facilities progressing, but man y LB C students developed balanced lives.

Students developed spiritually through daily devotions, church and chapel services, and various crusades held throughout the year Becomin g involved in Christian Service, students taught Sunda y School, worked bus routes, sang in choir, and other various fields of service.

Man y obtained outstanding experience by having to work around campu s to pay off their school bills Students worked as janitors, library aides, kitchen helpers, R. A.'s, and elevator operators at the Hotel

Enhanced by man y activities, the social life on campu s becam e exciting. SG A provided late skates and bowls, movies, and activities captivated as the big events of the year.

By pumping weights in the rec-hall on the Island, the football tea m developed their bodies for spring training and the upcomin g fall season Others could be seen running on the Island or around the block at the Hotel. During the war m weather months, Ramad a students kept fit by swimmin g in the pool

IfOPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Many LBC students are provided with work in the school cafeteria OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT: Adding to the major spiritual emphasis prominent at LBC, Wayne Swearingen speaks on "Jesus is Lord" in chapel BOTTOM

iMIDDLE: Cheryl Perryman, Cindy Pelloni, and Kathy MacDonald discuss Kathy's speech notes LEFT: LBC athletes get in shape by lifting weights at the Island LEFT BOTTOM: Two LBC students enjoy the outdoors as they climb Sharp Top Mountain at the Peaks of Otter.

Dr. Henry's Wor k Peaks In Tea m Visit

O n Sunday, February 27, a visiting tea m from the Southern Association of Schools and Universities arrived at L.B.C. This visitation culminated the efforts of Dr Jim Henry wh o wa s mad e Vice President in charge of academic affairs since April of 1976.

Dr. Henry, born in White Pine, Tennessee, has been at L.B.C since 1972. While here, Dr. Henry has been chairman of the Division of Education and Psychology

Before coming to L.B.C. in 1972, Dr Henry wa s director of the Model Laboratory School at Eastern Kentucky University. While there, he wa s an outstanding Educator of America in 1972. H e has also taught at several other schools.

Dea n Henry also has been and is presently active in professional education organizations

Dr Henry received his BA from Berea College, M A from Eastern Kentucky, and doctorate from University of Kentucky

Besides being a ma n of academic accomplishment, Dr. Henry has been pastoring churches since he wa s 17 years old. Presently, Dr. Henry is pastoring the Pleasant View Baptist Church

Dr Henry is also a family man His wife, Sue, and children, Mona , Mark, and Melody, enjoy spending time together.

Dea n Henry is truly a 'reaching, teaching, preaching' ma n as he has been called Over the years, he has had a profound influence on man y lives During his time at L.B.C, he has caused the student body to appreciate academics.

It is to this man , Dr Jame s Henry, that the 197 7 Selah staff would like to dedicate this edition of the yearbook. Th e 1977 Selah staff expresses their appreciation and wishes him man y mor e years of fruitful work and happiness at Liberty Baptist College.

OPPOSIT E PAG E TOP : Although Dr. Henry spends most of his time on the run, occasionally he gets to his office work OPPOSIT E PAG E BOTTOM : As a sign to begin, Dr Henry raises his hand at the beginning of the 1976 commencemen t ceremony TO P MIDDLE: Dr Henry answers one of the man y phone calls he receives each day BOTTO M MIDDLE: Concerning som e important academic matters, Dr. Henry and Dr. Falwell discuss som e papers briefly in the hall. BOTTO M LEFT: Preparing for the Huma n Development and Learning class which he teaches, Dr Henry reviews som e pertinent facts to present to the class

STUDENT LIFE

Repairs Done Walking Ends

"Praise God!" "Hallelujah!" Shouts could be heard everywhere on the Island Finally itwas done! No longer would anyone have to get off the bus, walk across the bridge in rain, snow, or sunshine, and reload. NOW the bridge was repaired. This easily ranked in the students' minds as the best thing to happen to the Island in years.

At the Hotel there were added improvements too For the first time ever, L.B.C. hired a fulltime physician, Dr Glenn Blaisdell To aid in his work, a modern infirmary was placed on the second floor at the Hotel.

The kitchen was rennovated and a lot of paint-work was done throughout the hotel

BELOW: Now that the bridge has been repaired, students finally are allowed to ride the bus across BOTTOM RIGHT: Students begin what is considered the trademark of the Island—walking across the bridge BOTTOM LEFT: Visitors who come to Treasure Island are surprised to find that it really IS an island OPPOSITE PAGE

BOTTOM LEFT: At the Hotel, the James River Room offers David Steele a place to play a little ping-pong. OPPOSITE PAGE

BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike Dukate, after eating, takes a littletime just to think

190 Men Find Home At Inn

"What? We're going where?

With these exclaimations, 190 male students of L.B.C T.R.B.I., and L.B.S. repacked their belongings and headed for the Ramada Inn

On arrival each student had to shake his head in amazement. L.B.C.had done it again! Whereelse would a college not only own a hotel but rent one too.

As the students settled in,they soon found the positive side of living at R.I The swimming pool was a bigone (weather permitting), the air conditioning convinced many, and the linen service was much appreciated

The negative side become apparent too!One main problem was the food situation because it was not served at R.I. Each student had to catch a bus, a car, or walk to the Hotel Also the fact that R.I. was an all male campus, with no girls allowed, caused just a few regrets!

TOP: With 85 weather, the pride of R.I., the pool, proves to be a delightful escape! RIGHT BOTTOM: Pitching baseball is Danny Stallings way of spending free time ABOVE: R.I sign greets the students as they return from church or school

LEFT BOTTOM: Because R.I does not have enough washing machines for everyone, two students begin their trek to the Hotel to wash

Church Ends Sixth Year

Since the enlistment of its services over six years ago the church facilities have seen a great deal of use. It has provided space for many of the classes of L.B.C including music, science, Bible and so on. Important, of course, was the use of the main sanctuary for the chapel services

This year has brought a few changes to these facilities. For example, the post office was remodeled, new couches were added to the lounge, and a new storage room was built

LEFT TOP: Dr Wemp in his expressive manner gives instruction concerning the final exam in Christian Life class RIGHT TOP: Two students enjoy a littlecompanionship in the sun during a break between classes LEFT: Thomas Road Baptist Church, a place to learn in class and in church ABOVE: Catching up on a little class work or talk, students find the steps a favorite place.

LBC Vacates Timberlake

Timberlake, the main academic campus of L.B.C, started as the Brookville High School,which after many years of use was vacated During this vacancy, L.B.C, in great need for class space, was able to lease it So, for the last two years it has served as a tool for training men and women for God's service

Two years was all that it could offer. Not only did the city plan to tear the school down to convertit to a parking lot or a football field, but L.B.C. had outgrown it. Another incoming class would have been above itsalready too-packed capacity.

The campus did have problems; the office area was very limited; the hallways were especially crowded between classes; and what student will be able to forget standing in the lunch lines for 45 minutes But no matter what the problems were, they were easily outweighed by the fact that itwas a place to meet.

TOP: With thoughts of "When will the day ever end," Eric Allen and Becky Yohe find time for a little rest during the afternoon MIDDLE: If there is anything that is used a great deal at L.B.C, it has to be the buses Waiting afew more seconds "ole 81," waits for two late students.

LEFT: Rushing madly to the buses after chapel, students have a goal in mind, to beat the crowd These weren't so fortunate OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: In helping solve the space problem Timberlake proves to be an asset OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM

LEFT: Mr Pantana's 1:30 speech class shows a varied response to the time spent learning the fundamentals of speech

OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT: Registration, as this student is finding out proves to be a very tryingtime.

Rhoden ReignsAs Queen

Who would be this years Miss LBC? Nobody knew for sure until Dr Guillermin slowly anddramaticallyread—Miss Joyce Rhoden! The honor of who would be Miss LBC 1976-1977 ceased to be a question anymore. Following Miss Rhoden as first runner up was Dawn Henley, with Kathy Heme as second runner up, and Diane Edwards as third runner up.The attendents were Nancy Fox and Teresa Bradley, representing the freshmen, Christy Clayton and Becky Elwell for the sophmores, Helen Gomes and Sherry Dupont for the juniors and Marsha Berry and Maria Brautigam finished out the seniors.

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Joyce Rhoden, with tears of happiness, is crowned Miss LBC 1976-1977 by Patti Hilliard and Dr Jerry Falwell OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT: Host Peter Salefsky opens the envelope containing the name of Miss LBC 19761977 OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT: Joyce Rhoden is overcome with emotion as Dr.Guillermin reads her name as Miss LBC 1976-1977. LEFT: Past and present LBC Chorale members celebrate the homecoming by once again singing together

LEFT: The LBC Flames bring the home crowd to their feet once again as they did many times during the game TOP

RIGHT: Bubbling with joy, Joyce Rhoden begins her reign as Miss LBC BOTTOM

LEFT: LBC's cheerleaders watch thepregame activities. BOTTOM RIGHT: Reggie Perkins scores six enroute to LBC's 47-0 winover Gallaudet.

TOP: Evangelist J Harold Smith gives wise counsel after a service to a young pastor's major ABOVE: Tuning up his his electric accordion before the service, Jack Van Impe provided special music RIGHT: With a style all hisown,James Robinson turnsto address the choir during his message.

TRBC Holds FourRallies

Anticipation filled every heart, people packed the auditorium, and a message aimed at individual needs characterized the four crusades held atThomas Road Baptist Church during the school year. Students gained spiritual insights from each of the meetings.

On October 22-24 James Robinson preached during a weekend crusade. He proclaimed his message "God's Last Call" on Sunday night,ending the meetings.

Coming to Lynchburg with influenza, Jack Van Impe preached and played the accorgan Rexella, hiswife,sang during the March 30 to April 3 Crusade

EvangelistChuck Milhuffpreached and sang from March 4 through March 6. He authored many of the songs he sang. The students' favorite was "Paint Brush".

April 13-17 brought the final crusade of the year. J. Harold Smith came and preached his famous message "God's Three Deadlines"

TOP: Car billboards could be seen throughout Lynchburg during the James Robinson Crusade LEFT: Evangelist Chuck Milhuff preaches his sermon 'God Does It Better' during the crusade

Awards Day Held May 9

Students who had made special achievements received theirrecognition at a special Awards Day program during a chapel on May 9

Several students as well as professorsand instructorswere honored The LBC concert band presented a special program of contemporary as well as religious music was presented.

One of the awards presented was the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities This was thefirstyear thatthisdistinguished award was given at LBC Other awards presented were sports and appreciation awards.

TOP MIDDLE: The LBC concert band performs atthe Awards Day program

OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Jeff Mincey presents Coach Al Worthington with an award of appreciation from the baseball team ABOVE: Coach Lloyd Matthes displays the fourth place plaque won by the track team LEFT:Who's Who inAmerican Colleges and Universities.

LBC Presents 'Calvary'On April 4,5,6

"Crucify him, crucify him!" shouted the angry mob as Pilate (Dennis Chapman) sought to set Christ (David Zick) free. So was the last week of Christ's life portrayed by L.B.C students in the play 'Calvary' presented in the Thomas Road Baptist Church on April 4,5,6.

The 'Passion Play' stems from the performance by priests to help people understand the Scripturesduring the Middle Ages. Inthe village of Oberammergan, Austria the 'Passion Play' is performed every ten years to commemorate deliverance from the plague. Many gather for the inspiration thisstirring play brings.

At L.B.C, the play is an opportunity for allstudents to participate in a production that presents the Gospel through drama After tryouts and selection for the different parts, students preceded production with many weeks of preparation.

RIGHT: Bearing that old rugged cross Jesus, portrayed by David Zick, struggles on to Calvary. TOP: Jesus manifests his power over death by calling Lazarus (Rodney Minich)forth from the grave

LEFT: Back stage, Mike Elyrehearses his script of Caiaphas, the High Priest RIGHT:AnointingJesus'feet,Mary,played by Diane Gross, worshipfully displays her love for the Savior.

BELOW: Pilate (Dennis Chapman) washes his hands of the matter

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Dr Falwell and Dr Ed Hindson perform a skit at the Spring Banquet adding a little humor OPPOSITE

PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT:Joyce Rhoden, Miss LBC,and herdate, Rick Pelloni,enjoy the fellowship that the Christmas Banquet provides.OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM LEFT:The Ohman trioprovides entertainment at the Christmas Banquet. RIGHT: Kathy Ruckman poses inthe plush surroundings ofthe Hotel Roanoke

BELOW: Rick Sirico and Lori George enjoy the humor of one of the skits BOTTOM: Diane Susek,solistforthe Spring Banquet, and her mother

Banquets Are Top Events

Banquets were the top social events of the year at LBC. The Christmas Banquet in December and the Spring Banquet in April provided a chance for students to enjoy fellowship and a time toforget the pressures.

Student Government Association, which is responsible for the banquets, set up two enjoyable programs for the 1976-77 banquets. Besides the guest musicians and speakers, SGA arranged for skits and other special entertainment by LBC's own personnel.

Guest musicians included the Ohman trioat Christmas and Diane Susek at the Spring Banquet. Special speakers were Senator Harry Byrd at the Christmas Banquet and Senator John Conlin at the Spring Banquet

FAR RIGHT: Singing on 'Super Sunday' to an excited crowd is the Youth Aflame Singers OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: SuperSunday had an impressive attendence of over 3,000. Young people came from allover the country toparticipate on this great day! BOTTOM

RIGHT: Failing in his attempt to break 3,000pounds with hiselbow, Mike Crane returned later to seta new record of 2,000 lbs BOTTOM

LEFT: Straight from Ireland, Eddie Dobson with his 'gut bucket'joins the Pantana brothers in a comical presentation insong!RIGHT: A bold keynote message brought by Dennis Henderson kicks off the Youth Conference to a challenging start

TRBC Hosts Conference

"Get all excited and stay all excited" was the theme of the 1977 National Youth Conference held at Thomas Road Baptist Church from March 20-23 The youth conference waskicked off as usual by Super Sunday with an attendance ofover 3,000

As inpast years, thepurpose of the youth conference was toinstruct in successful methods and encourage practical application of these methods.

Successful youth workers suchas Robbie Robertson, Paul Yearout, and the T.R.B.C. staffwere responsible for instruction.The preaching sessions were sparked by Charles "Tremdous" Jones.

Involved in the planning and hard work were L.B.C. students studying inthefield ofyouth.The principle of hard work, which is a major thrust in youth training at L.B.C, was demonstrated.

Jack Hyles Has Charge

Over 300 graduates filed across the platform of the Thomas Road Baptist Church ina combined graduation of Liberty Baptist College, Thomas Road Bible Institute, and Liberty Baptist Seminary. For LBS, it was the first time that masters degrees were granted.

The commencement followed the usual format as it has in past years After the opening exercises and the granting of degrees, the charge was delivered

This year, the charge was given by Dr.Jack Hyles,the president of Hyles-Anderson College. In the invitational period that followed, several people made decisions.

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP

LEFT: Dave Napier leaves the after receiving his degree OPPOSITE PAGE

TOP RIGHT: Dr Falwell extends his congratulations to a graduate. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM

LEFT: Dr. Jack Hyles delivers the charge to the graduates MIDDLE

BOTTOM: Graduates take the pledge to their Alma Mater LEFT: Two graduates kneel ina prayerof dedication BOTTOM

LEFT: Ruth Tomczake waits to receive her diploma.

WeeklyChapelsUniteStudentBody

"May I have your attention, please! Everyone take your seats," exclaimed Dean Dobson as chapel began Held three days a week,the entirestident body congregated for singing,preaching, announcements and presentations.

Numerous speakers visited the chapel platform such as B.R Lakin, L.B.C's evangelist, John R Rice, Charles Bishop,Wayne Swearingen, Bruce Bell and Billy Kim. Hymn writer Alfred Smith stirred up the student body through music Authoringpopular hymns,"ForGod so Loved the World" and "Surely Goodness and Mercy", Mr. Smith wrote Dr. Falwell's 1977 theme song "Jesus First".

Highlight presentations consisted of Bill Meengy's presentation of $500,000 for the new campus,and Thomas Nelson Publishing Company schlorships for fifteenstudents

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LEFT: Dr. Falwell's pastor, B.R. Lakin, preaches during a fall chapel service TOP RIGHT: At chapel, Mike Gibson sings a song from his recent album RIGHT: During Miracle Month, Mickey Stockwell presents Dr Falwell with a 300 dollar check from Treasure Island Dorm two

LEFT: Touring the states,Billy Kim's singing group sings during chapel in Korean BOTTOM: Before chapel, Al Smith practices a piece with pianist Dave Musselman

SGA Provides Numerous Campus Events

Since college life at LBC offered a packed and pressured schedule, S.G.A.'s purpose was to ease that pressure through the use of activities such as late skates, bowling, banquets and films.The S.G.A.'s goal was to offer an activity for every weekend night in a semester. Itwas a common complaint that the city of Lynchburg had no social happenings or places to go on a date The members of the S.G.A. sought to provide an answer to this complaint by offering high-key professional anddateable activities.

RIGHT: Students view mountain scenery at the Peaks of Otter during weekend September trip ABOVE: Peter Salefsky, SGA President for 1976-77, MC's the Spring Banquet

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students enjoy the atmosphere of the Mexican Fiesta! LEFT: Climaxing the Mr and Mrs Ugly contest, Peter Salefsky and Joyce Rhoden crown Tom Aulwes and Lon George with cream pies

L.B.C

ABOVE: Posterboards throughout the campus inform the student body of upcoming events.

Teams Make 700 Stops

Afterten months onthe road, the L.B.C Road teams completed another successful year of their full time musical ministry. Each team performed nearly 350 concerts in churches, high schools, shopping malls,civicclubs,andyouth rallies, totaling 50,000 miles in45states. Hundreds ofdecisions were recorded as lives were changed through their ministry

RIGHT: Enjoying her stay in Lynchburg, Marcia Bell takes in a Flames' baseball game before traveling again with the Road Chorale BOTTOM: 1976-77 Road teams

YA Singers Reach Teens

Under the direction of Dennis Henderson, the Youth Aflame Singers, the official representatives of Youth Aflame International, ministered to the high school campuses ofAmerica.

Since June 1, 1976, the team traveled 30,000 miles, in forty states and Canada, holding 120 high school assemblies for over 100,000 teenagers The team reaped 5,000 total decisions, 2,200 of which were for salvation. These decisions have been given to the 200 churches, which have ministered for follow up

TOP: Relaxing on the bus, Debbie Bush goofs off before the evening concert.

LEFT: 1976-77 Youth Aflame Singers

TOP RIGHT: Singers Dan Henderson and Mick and Rick Vigneulle perform a skit and song in a Lynchburg area high school

ABOVE: Dennis Henderson takes time to introduce the next song

Selah Staff Makes Move

"What's inhere?" "Who's office is this?" "I didn't know this was inhere!"

These were typical comments of students who discovered that the yearbook office had moved to the James River Room. In November the Selah staffmoved from Timberlake totheHotel.This move made the workroom more accessible to the staff making iteasier towork

Among other accomplishments was the establishment ofadetailed budget and Saturday workdays

As the end of the year approached, the hours grew longer but thegoal ofa quality yearbook motivated the staff to finish the year. Basic design and a budget had been finished for the 1978 book For the Selah staff, 1977 was a year ofPROGRESS.

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT: Photography

Editor Keith Littlepage uses the zoom lens during a football game. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: After gathering the basketball team information, Sports Editor Gary Nail prepares to do the write-up

OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Phil Pantana: Yearbook Advisor RIGHT: During Chapel

Editor Jon Cooper reads the write-up concerning Dr Henry towhom the 1976-77 Selah was dedicated BOTTOM RIGHT: Photographer Mike Waters works in the glow of the fluorescent lamp filingpicture negatives. BOTTOM LEFT: 1976-77 Selah Staff

Editor Jon Copper

AssociateEditor Bob Eagy

StudentLife FaithDonley

StudentLife SandiSedora

Organizations TonyMitchell

Organizations DebbieShields

Sports GaryNail

Sports Joni Merrill

Academics LuannFrey

Academics . .. Cindy Vanderpool

Seniors CarlaMatanic

Underclassmen KandiTaylor

Underclassmen .. HollyJennings

Institute Debra Barden

Seminary BobHarris

Photography ... KeithLittlepage

Photography MikeWaters

Photography ReneeScoggin

1976-77 SELAH STAFF

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Singing on the "Old-Time Gospel Hour" program and during chapel services is also a part of the Chorale's ministry

TOP MIDDLE: After church Rick Sirico, Carol McLellan, and Christy Clayton enjoy a little fun with the Sunday School clown TOP LEFT: The 1976-77 LBC Chorale OPPOSITE

PAGE BOTTOM: Singing "I Keep Falling in Love with Him," Christy Clayton is featured during the Living Christmas Tree TOP RIGHT: Bob Dunn, Sarge Offenbacker and Buzz Offenbacker lend their services as trumpet players for chapel.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Gordon Luff, in his fifth year as director of the Chorale, directs in his usual intense manner

Chorale In Sixth Year

Uniqueness has characterized the ministry of the L.B.C. Chorale. For the past six years, they have had the privilege of travelling with Dr. Jerry Falwell all across the United States and in several foriegn countries This has given them the opportunity to see Dr. Falwell inaction and observe many of the things that have made him such a great man of God.

Besides travelling with Dr. Falwell,the chorale has ministered in churches, high schools, mental institutions, prisons, juvenile detention homes, and overseas. Under the direction of Gordon Luff, they have seen scores of young people as well as adults, come to a personal relationship with Christ

One of the highlights for this year's chorale has been to share in other ministries of the school They traveled as part of the "I Love America" team and ministered with the Youth Aflame Singers and observed their high school assembly program During the summer they were under the SMITE ministry and ministered in Korea, Hong Kong. Philippines, Taiwan, Japan and Hawaii.

Old Choirs Form New

At the beginning of the '76-'77 school year, two singing groups were formed. One, directed by Mr. David Randlett, was called the Choraleers,and the other,directed by Mr. Renas, was called the Concert Choir. Both groups participated in a Christmas special and sang during the 8:15 AM services Because of conflict of duties Mr. Randlett had to step down from directing, which leftonly Mr Renas To remedy the problem both choirs were combined to form a new Choraleers.Thisgroup,directed by Mr Renas,sang during allthe 8:15 AM services, did a special cantata called "Jesus is Coming", and participated in the Spring Concert with the Enpsalms and the Band The Choraleers capped offthe year by singing in the Commencement services for the class of"77"

TOP: Practicing "With the Sound of Trumpets", the Choraleers prepare for the 8:15 AM service MIDDLE: Singing such songs as "The Tree" and "0 Holy Art Thou", the Choraleers perform during the 1977 Spring Concert. LEFT BOTTOM: At the close of the Choraleers' part in the Spring Concert, Mr Renas prepares to take his bow RIGHT BOTTOM: During the Christmas Concert, Julie Smith is backed up by the Choraleers as she sings her solo

TOP: During the Spring Concertthe Enpsalms sing some traditional sacred song MIDDLE: Singing "0 How I Love Him" Dan Wagner andLamar Roach are featured during chapel BOTTOM: Mr Randlett, director of the Enpsalms, joins in with a special song as the singers back him up with humming

Enpsalms Go ForWeekends

Directed by Dave Randlett,the L.B.C. Enpsalms, a ministry of the Division ofMusic, travelled toover 40 churches with hundreds of decisions made for Christ. Primarily a weekend ministry, the Enpsalms have also sung in high schools,jails, andrest homes With seventeen singers,twosound men and their very own "weekend pastor",theEnpsalms hadas their verseJohn 15:4:"Abide inme and I in you.As a branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more canyou except ye abide inme."

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Roscoe Brewer—Director of the Spanish team and the Smite ministry

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP RIGHT: Bud McCord—Director of the Portuguese team OPPOSITE PAGE MIDDLE LEFT: Gil Vining and Rex Bonar take part in the Bible distribution ministry of Smite

OPPOSITE PAGE MIDDLE RIGHT: Using Multi-Media, Smite presents to the Youth Conference their burden for reaching the world of Christ. OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Doing a program for Columbia Televison, the Spanish team gestures to the whole world TOP: During a campaign the Portuguese team was able to sing in a Catholic sponsored orphanage ABOVE: During the city-wide crusade in Bogata, Columbia the Spanish team sings to a filled-to-capacity auditorium RIGHT: April Brewer and the Mexican muppets are both part of the children's ministry of Smite.

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Smite Adds AnotherTeam

The original SMITE team, under the direction of Roscoe Brewer, continued its work in Spanishspeaking nations in Latin America and developed an extensive children's ministry for campaign-work and on-the-field crusades.

September of 1976 also saw the formation of a second SMITE singing group called the Red Team. Their objectives included one-service concerts and specializing in thePortuguese language.

Actors Tour Five States

Drama, one of the oldest media of communications, has proven itself an effective means of presenting the Gospel.

The King's Players have utilized this tool to develop one of LBC's most unique ministries Under the direction of Dr. and Mrs. Mark B. Lloyd, the King's Players have visited churches and conferences infivestates,performing up tofour plays a weekend. Presently intheir repertoire are the plays "The Mountain," "A Mighty Fortress," "Which Way" and "He Came Seeing." During their weekend campaigns thisyear,the King's Players have seen over 250 decisions made. They also traveled through 26 states en route to the West Coast and back, presenting the Gospel through drama each night during the summer.

TOP: Making preshow preparations, Jody Theetge glues a beard on Rod Minich.

RIGHT: Marcus Whitman (David Zick) listens to Tilonkaiht (Mike Ely) as he accused of letting the white children live and killing the Indianchildren

BELOW: Preparing for evening rehearsal, Mrs Mark B Lloyd glances over the script "Which Way" BOTTOM: 1976-77 King's Players BELOW RIGHT: During the 'Passion Play', John McCullough and Eddie Carper accuse and talk about Jesus

Joletta Provides Practical Knowledge

Christian women need to be an example to all, in her ministry as well as her daily life Joletta Club was founded to aid in building into lives the characteristicsofProverbs 31. L.B.C. did not have such a program and a Home Economics department seemed, far in the future The girlspresently attending L.B.C needed a program NOW; therefore workshops were started to help the girlslearn homemaking Monthly meetings were set to help the girls develop spiritually and socially into Christian women in God's eyes

TOP LEFT: Founder and president of Joletta, Donna Briggs states goals of the club TOP RIGHT: Preparing for a session, Debbie Kesterholt and Mrs John Baker work on arts and crafts RIGHT: Prayer isthe center function of the club

Cheerleaders Show Spirit

"All right! Let's go! Beat 'em!" Is this what cheerleading is all about? Not at Liberty Baptist College At LBC cheerleading has a ministry all its own. Even iflosing by 20 points somebody will still be behind the team This "somebody" isthe cheerleaders.

Just as an athletic team plays for the Lord, the cheerleaders cheer for Him. As one cheerleader said, "We make the Lord our Captain, and put Him first in our lives."The cheerleaders'main goal is to win the opposing cheerleaders tothe Lord.Afterthegame thefirst place they go isto the other side, make friends, and introduce the other cheerleaders totheirCaptain, Jesus Christ!

TOP: Cheerleaders Rhonda Honeycutt and Cindy Blake get excited over an LBC score

MIDDLE: Dressing as chickens, the cheerleaders show school spirit at the 'Gong Show'! BOTTOM: 1976-1977 Cheerleading Squad

LBC Coeds Engage In Christian Service

"Don't forget your Christian Service assignment," warned faculty advisors during registration procedures.Many studentscame to the Christian Service table wondering just what they could get involved in.

Every student in L.B.C. is required to take a weekly Christian Service assignment. Areas of service ranged form Awana to counseling. Students turned in weekly reports of service.

Retired naval man Bill Paul was the director of Christian Service Debbie Cooter aided him as secretary.

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TOP: Before Monday's chapel, Keith Littlepage fills out hisChristian Service report

RIGHT: Christian Service workers Debbie Cooter and Bill Paul.ABOVE: Pastor's Staff leader Bill Paul gives important announcements during the monthly meeting.

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Aid Falwell

When Dr. Falwell announced that every pastor's major at the college would be an associate pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, many students felt the weight of their new found responsibilities Many pastor majors even had calling cards made up.

With many areas of service, the Pastor's Staff covered the city of Lynchburg with the Gospel Ministries included Pastor's Bible Class, Bus Ministry, Visitation Team, Children Church Preachers, Preacher Boy Chorale, and weekend Traveling Teams

Monthly meetings were held to unify the staff. Speakers were Dr. Falwell,Dr.Hindson, Ken Chapman and Jim Moon

TOP: Tony Mitchell,member of thePastor's Staff,goes on the canvassing program that covered the cityofLynchburg.ABOVE:Dave McLaury fulfills his Christian Service by collecting attendance cards in the Pastor's Class and by visiting the absentees LEFT By meeting once a month, the Pastor's Staff took a big step in unifying thepreachers of L.B.C into anorganization

SundaySchool Offers ManyChoices

"Three fourths ofaperson'stotal character isformed by theage of five," proclaimed Jani DeSaegher as she enthusiastically recruited new workers for the beginners department Many college students committed themselves tothecharacter building task.

Everytime the church doors are open, sessions are held for the beginners Children learned through presession, learning centers, group time, story time,and reinforcement

On April 23, the five-year-olds took a field trip to the Natural Bridge Zoo.The day included a visit to the Petting Zoo,picnic, games, andstories.

For thefirst time, the beginners started a visitation program Workers visit on alternating Saturday each month.

RIGHT: Inthe nursery at Thomas Road Diane Screets providesawarm lapandlovingarms for the little children ABOVE: Recognizing outstanding Junior Highers, Dave Adams arouses the excitement of the Junior High Department during Sunday School

LEFT: Getting in with the children,Amy Hall helps the three-year olds come to the rug for the story. BELOW: Christian Service worker Sandy Lundquist gives aid to the children intheir crafts BOTTOM: At Sunday School, Vicki Ross leads the three year olds in motions and singing of 'Peter, James, and John'

Students Help BuildCharacter Early

Thomas Road Baptist Church Sunday School department provides many openings for L.B.C. students to fulfill their Christian Services. They can pick between Newcomers, Special Ed, Art, Primaries (1-3), Juniors (4-5 grades), Junior High, Senior High, and College and Career Through the Sunday School, students learn how to cope with the different kinds of situations and problems that may arise when they start in their future ministry. They also learn better methods of teaching and ministering and they learn leadership

Students Shepherd "Young" Flock

What proved to be an experience to many students this year was working in the Children's Church Here students took part in helping first,second, and third grade boys and girls to accept Christ and to grow spiritually. Each student was given a choice ofan area towork in such as leadership,preaching,reinforcement, music, counseling, and so on These students were then grouped together to form a separate church in which the children were grouped by grade and sex In each church the workers were challenged to find new and better ways to minister to the kids. All in all it was a learning time for both thechildrenand thestudents.

TOP: Infirstgrade boys, singingisdone with gusto MIDDLE: A scene that takes place often in Children's Church, a child being led to the Lord RIGHT: A girl happily receives the prize for being the best girl in her Children's Church ABOVE: Preaching to the second grade boys in Children's Church, Randy Hobbs with an open Bible points toChrist.

StudentsAid InLearning

Another ministry for working with children isthe Junior Church Here students work with kids in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades The Junior Church has a diversified program including preaching, singing, and special presentations.

ABOVE: With uplifted hand the Junior Church kids volunteer their services LEFT: Being friendly enough to listen is part of being a leader in Junior Church.

Bus Ministry Backs Wellington Crusade

Sounds of musical saws and water glasses, a different dummy for every night, and thousands of excited kids filling the Thomas Road Auditorium characterized the Frank Wellington crusade. Sponsored by the bus ministry,the kids crusade was held from November 14-21.

In January, bus director Marvin Lane divided the ministry into four sections. These divisions brought competition between the workers of the bus routes.

High days throughout the year were promotion Sundays Regular riders bringing the most visitors received a gigantic candy heart on Heart Sunday, February 13 On March 20,Kite Sunday, every rider received a kite for the spring season.

TOP: Many busses, such as bus 40, were packed full with children coming to the Wellington Crusade. BOTTOM LEFT: Bus 33 brings in a load of bus riders to Sunday School at TRBC BOTTOM RIGHT: Dr Wellington, using his gift of ventriloquism, speaks to the children of the crusade with the voice of "Crazy the Crow."

AwanaIs Hard Work

As first year students started to sign upfor Christian Service, some were confroted by a funny looking word A-W-A-N-A. After gazing at it for a long time, they finally concluded it was amisprint,but further investigation revealed that it wasan organization concerned with reaching and keeping youth forChrist.

Interested, they signedup

Now after spending months in AWANA's, they haven't regrettedit! What they found was hard work, but the kind of hard work a person takes pleasure in. During theyear they saw many come to Christ, especially during Bible Council time, and they have seen them grow spiritually during this time But not only have they seen the girls and boys grow spiritually, but they realized that they themselves have grown spiritually too!

And to think it all started by seeing a funny looking word!

TOP: During Tribe Time Awanas memorize Scriptures to"show themselves approved.''

ABOVE: Playing murder-ball during Activity Time, these boys release some of their energy LEFT: A little laughter livens up the study period during Tribe Time

ClassTrains Soul-Winners

"OK, I've led you to the Lord. Now it's your turn to lead me!" What seems to be people losing their salvation is really the Soulwinning Class practicing soul-winning techniques on each other. Meeting every Sunday, their class had two objectives: first,to show how soul-winning isdone, and secondly, to build up the spiritual life of each student. The grading system was based only on attendance and a written summary of the lesson each Sunday, because no memory work, tests, or quizzes were given

This year the Soul-Winning class graduated 155 students

RIGHT: Kathy Ruckman and Karen Veech practice their lesson BELOW: Graduates of the 1976-77 soul-winning class fileonto the platform to receive their certificates BOTTOM RIGHT: Jim Looney memorizes one of the plans of salvation that the class uses.

Service done in other churches was through the extension program of the Christian Service To be inthis program a person had to have attended LBC for two years and to have had a good Christian Service record during that time This service allowed students to put into practice the philosophy and methods that they have incorporated into their lives through LBC and TRBC Some of the students in this program were John Carnes, minister of music at Belwood Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia; Karen Porter, as assistant teacher and pianist at Bethel Baptist Church at Amherst, Virginia; Terry F Johnson,the assistant pastor of Berean Baptist Church, Salem,Virginia

TOP LEFT: Pleasant View Baptist Church, pastored by Dr James Henry, isone of the many churches where students do extension work LEFT: Debbie Melton presents a Sunday School lesson in her extension service.

Pupils Help In 14 Jails

Calling their ministry "Rehabilitation by Regeneration", students from L.B.C or L.B.S and T.R.B.I worked with Ed Martin's Hope Aglow to minister to the city and county jails, road force camps; dentention homes, permanent prisons radius of 75 miles

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Serving in over and correctional units these students visited the prisoners and handed out literature such as tracts, papers and devotional books, Bibles and upon request assigned Bible study courses A very important part ofthisministry was the follow-up for the inmates who were released. This year was very successful with over 225 inmates introduced to the Lord.

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TOP: Jail Ministry Director Ed Martin

RIGHT: Members of 1976-77 Jail Ministry

Deaf Ministry Involves Total Service

What Christian Service had a representative in almost every function of TRBC? The answer is the Deaf Ministry. If there was a play or singing or special service or regular service, somebody was there interpreting. The duties of these students included visitation on Saturday, working in the deaf Sunday School,going to a monthly party given for the deaf, and of course class on Thursday night to learn sign language and interpreting. For the first time at L.B.C. a second-year class was offered for students who were going intofulltime ministry for the deaf This class went into how to establish a deaf ministry

LEFT: David Mundell, graduate of L.B.C, interprets for the deaf during chapel. ABOVE: Students enjoy the classroom learning experience before venturing into the practical application

CollegeKids GreetPeople

"My hand sure is getting tired and I've only shaken 451 so farthis morning. Imust be getting out of shape!"

Only one Christian Service could boost of this feat. The Welcoming committee works every Sunday morning,Sunday night,and Wednesday night. This group, with smiling faces and hearts, shakes hands and greets members and visitors of Thomas Road Baptist Church. This service isnot without it's problems such as staying cold during winter while people enter the sanctuary and working up the strength to greet each face with the same heartiness as the first one was greeted. Another group is the parking lot attendents who really brave the elements to do theirjob No matter if it is snowing, raining,or the sun isshining these men can be found intently directing the traffic However, they do have the added enjoyment ofbeing paid for thisservice.

TOP: Waiting for the next person to come into the door, the Welcoming Committee stands ready MIDDL E LEFT: During some mornings the traffic never seems to end MIDDL E RIGHT: Gary Nail introduces himself and gives a hearty welcome RIGHT: Grouping together on a cold Sunday morning, the Parking-Lot Attendants wait for the traffic

Special Ed. Is "Special"

To its workers, Special Ed. IS special. Why? As one worker said, "It has enriched our lives tremendously because we have to completely deny ourselves to be ableto let God communicate his love to them through us."

These people require special attention. Love to them must be communicated, not just in words, but in actions,and allthe workers willingly and lovingly show their love to them by holding their hands, hugging them, or just by being around them. In this respect the people of Special Ed. are just like "kids."

The Special Ed church has preaching with livly singing, visual aids,and ventriloquism

LEFT: Sandy Bodenhagen shares a happy moment with one of the "kids" in Special Ed TOP: When special attention is needed someone is there ABOVE: Workers remain attentive in the back while "Jesus First" pens are passed out

Jolly60's Helps Aged

If you want to work with people but you figure that the nursery isa littletoo young,and the Senior High area istoo close to your age, then maybe the Jolly 60's are for you.

Thisministry dealswiththeelderlymembers of our community who are 55 years young and older The workers are involved in visiting nursing homes, singing, puppet work, and preaching, while sometimes ministering is just spending a little time reading the Bible tothem and talking As one student said, "It's a joy to hear them talk about Jesus and how He saved them. It'salso a privilegeand areal challenge to tella hard-hearted old person that Jesus loved them and died for them!"

TOP: Julie Delphi wheels a senior citizen to the church service MIDDLE: As Norm Heading directs the services for the Nursing home, a student intreprets for the deaf BOTTOM: During the church service at the nursing home, Kathy Ruckman shares her testimony.

TRF Reaches The Masses

When it came to communicating the Gospel tothe masses,noChristianService even came close tothe ministry that the "Tape-Ministry" and "The Old-Time Gospel Hour" had Working with duplication equipment students made cassette tapes that were sent throughout the United States and around the world. Also in the mass media ministry was "The Old Time Gospel Hour",which was the largest syndicated television show with over 250 stations throughout America and Canada. The tape ministry assignment was open to allstudents but was required for all T.R.F. majors except for those picked for the O.T.G.H team

TOP LEFT: To set up sound for the 8:15 AM service.Ken Detweiler usually arrivesbefore any of the other students.

TOP RIGHT: During the televised hour, Phil Jordan runs one of the cameras LEFT:Working with the Old Time Gospel Hour Staff David Judd slows down from the usual hectic pace to think out a solution to a problem

Counselors Help 1,000

The Counseling Center of Thomas Road Baptist Church ministers to over 1,000 people a year Under the direction ofDr. Ed Hinson, the counseling team deals with family, marriage andpersonal problemsof T.R.B.C people as well as many visitors andlocal people who come seeking help.

As a division ofthe total pastoral ministry, the Counseling Center provides in-depth personal counseling sessions, family services, literature and tape materials designed to strengthen church families.

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RIGHT: Many find spiritualhelp and guidance behind the counseling door. BOTTOM: Counseling trainee, Wally Majors deals with a recent subject

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Student Teachers Gain Good Experience

"Put down that desk!" If you throw that eraser we'll go see the principal!" "Teacher I love you!"

For education majors the part of their education which is most important is student teaching It is at this time that the student will find out how they will act or reach inan actual school classroom situation. It is most important because thisis what they have been training for 31' 2 years.

Most ofthe students who student teach enjoy this assignment, however, they find it more time consuming for them than for the regular teachers since it is their first time totacklesuch asituation

TOP LEFT: Spending the period with the children Anne Frye leads them in from L.C.A, Recess TOP RIGHT: Senior Scott Goetz learns teaching techniques by leading Physical Education 101 at L.B.C LEFT student teacher Marilyn Holt tries to gain the attention of her L.C.A,class

Band Stages Halftime Act

Under the energetic leadership of Dave Ehrman, both Marching and Concert Bands have moved forward in pioneering a future for themselves at L.B.C At times the movement has been uphill. Problems came up such as trying to get a place to practice at night, getting new music, and having enough members to play. Through the perservence and loyalty of its members and leaders, the bands slowly are niching a place at L.B.C and T.R.B.Cforthemselves

BOTTOM: Anxiously awaiting the signal to begin, the band prepares to preform during the 'Living Christmas Tree'. MIDDLE: The L.B.C Band performs during half time for thefirst time under the dedicated leadership of Dave Ehrman TOP: Sandy Bodenhagen enthusiastically marches onto the field as the band proudlyfollows

Youth Group Keeps Busy

Why were the youth people so busy allthetime? Why wasitthat they were always working onsomething? The answer layed in their philosophy. They believed that to be thebest youth pastor possible, required knowledge came mainly from the youth leaders while the experience wasto be oftheirown doing. So,they conducted Scaremares, held youth conferences, cleaned warehouses, painted busses, and dida million other things that were related to the ministry so that when graduation came they were able to start and continue their ownyouth program.

TOP RIGHT: Youth major Dave Tabor works hard to prepare the Scaremare house for performance. TOP LEFT: With terror filled eyes. Dr. Falwell speeds down the giant slide at Scaremare LEFT: Taking a break from her horror duties, Jayne Motteshead munches on some a snack during shift change

TOP LEFT: Quarterback Dean Phillips sweeps around left end after a sensasional block by Bryan Hardy for a touchdown TOP RIGHT: Senior running back Reggie Perkins sees daylight for one of the fivetouchdowns Inthe season he averaged 5.56 yards a carry BOTTOM LEFT: L.B.C Flames display plenty of endurance during the three days of practice at summer training. BOTTOM RIGHT: L.B.C. Flames wait with much anticipation for the snap of the ball

Flames Post 5-4-1 Season

Hard work, enthusiasm, and experience paved the way forthe 1976-77 Flames football team. With discipline and training, the Flames ended the season with much success. Head coach John Cartwright and his squad, playing largely a junior varsity schedule, strengthened its schedule and posted five wins, four loses, and one tiefor theseason record.

The L.B.C. football team has emerged with the best record ever. Outstanding performances were performed by the offense and defense Chip Smith averaged 7.06 yards a carry that brought the LBCfans totheir feet throughout the year. Reggie Perkins' agility andquick speed helped tack on 5.56yards a carry

LEFT: Senior quarterback Dean Phillips marches the ball downfield for another first-down

Cartwright Resigns Spot

Coach John Cartwright has been a useful asset in the development of the Liberty Baptist College football team. After the unexpected death of Coach Royer in 1973, Coach Cartwright followed a first year record of three wins, three loses and became head football coach in 1974 Coach Cartwrights' squad complied a 5-4 record Last year Liberty Baptist College strengthened it's schedule and posted four wins and five loses This year LBC boosted it's record to five wins, four loses and one tie.

Coach Cartwright graduated from the Navel Academy in 1968 where he set total offensive records in passing for a single game, season, and career Coach Cartwright, 30, a native of Sharon Hill, Pa served five years in the Navy. When not coaching football, he has been active as a preacher, speaker, and teacher in churches, youth groups,and summer camps.

He earned his bachelor of science degree at the Navel Academy and received his master ofdivinity from Liberty Baptist Seminary. He was ordained as a minister August 8th at Thomas Road Baptist Church.

Coach John Cartwright's life has brought on new meaning. He has been called into the ministry in Philadelphia Since Cartwright is leaving the coaching staff to go into the ministry, Tom Dowling will become the new head football coach Tom Dowling has coached forfour consecutive years with much success.

TOP: Coach John Cartwright MIDDLE: 1976 L.B.C Football Team BOTTOM: Working out the strategy for the next series of downs, Coach Cartwright explains to the offensive team the essential tacticsto use

Dobson Leads Soccer Team

Coach Eddie Dobson entered his second year as soccer coach at Liberty Baptist College Last year, the Flames posted an impressive 5-5 record Dobson puttogether a young club for the 1976 season He had two outstanding performers insophomores Seth Afrari of Ghana and Chuck Wemp of Lynchburg.

Dobson is a former player at Bob Jones University Much of the soccer teams successful seasonal record isattributed to Coach Dobsons' discipline and hard practices in which the team encountered each day. Eddie Dobson, LBC's Dean of Student Affairs, is a native of Belfast, Ireland.

TOP: Coach Eddie Dobson LEFT: A L.B.C player tries tocapitalize on a free shot

SoccerEnds SecondYear

During its second season, the soccer team hosted their first home games on Treasure Island. Located between the men and women's dorms, the Island field hosted six home games

Posting an impressive record, the Flames completed their season with a 7-6 finish A tougher soccer schedule was initiated with schools such as Hampton-Sydney, Pembroke State, Eastern Mennonite, and Tennessee Wesleyan.

Co-captains Seth Atari and Chuck Wemp led the team. By scoring six goals in one game, Chuck Wemp became the NAIA District 29 Player of the Week Another outstanding player award went to Robert Hammond. Robert was voted the NCCAA Most Valuable Player

OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: While being hotly pursued by an Eastern Mennonite player, Chuck Wemp attempts a goal OPPOSITE PAGE

RIGHT: Against Dabney

Lancaster, Seth Atari puts the ball into play TOP

LEFT: Dribbling downfield Robert Hammond outruns an Eastern Mennonite Player. TOP RIGHT: It's a close one but Dan Grover's attempted goal is broken up by the goalee MIDDLE: Trying to out-maneuver the defensive man, Luther Barnhart goes to the outside BOTTOM: 1976 L.B.C Soccer Team

LBC Wrestlers Capture NCCAA Crown

"We're young butthat won't stop us. Istill feel we're going to have a good year," commented head wrestling coach Bob Bonheim,and theydid.

The Flames' long determined dream became a reality atGrantham, Pa., when they won the National Christian College Athletic Association Tournament over last year's title-holder Messiah College.

With over fourteen schools competing from Texas, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Illinois,andVirginiaforstarters,L.B.C.took home fourchampionship weightdivisions

Wayne Smith, 126-pound division, Jesse Castro, 142, and Tom Brittain 177,were national winners for L.B.C

Wayne Smith won allout of 12 dual matches and 18 out of 21 tournament matches He scored 94 total dual and tournament points.Wayne hadthe most winsin a season.

Tom Brittain also was an outstanding champion that added much talent and strength tothe team. Tom won 9 dual matches out of13with onedraw.

Jesse Castro, a Washington and Lee class and regional mat champion inCalifornia adds to Bonheim's 142 class.

Dick Whitaker, a 190pound senior, scored a total of 87V2 points to the overall dual tournament record Dick gave an outstanding performance fortheL.B.C. Flames.

L.B.C. overall record was 10-3 for the 1976-77 season. For now, Bonheim's dream hasbeen fulfilled but it's also the start of great expectation foryears to come.

RIGHT: Wayne Smith, tri-captain, was champion in the NCCAA Nationals, NCCAA Eastern Regionals, Washington & LeeTournament and North Carolina A & T Tournament Here he begins his strategy and maneuvers for a brilliant match

TOP LEFT: Head Coach Bonheim earnestly watches a match for a take-down. TOP RIGHT: Frank Lacey, which had a 6-6-1 record for dual matches, makes hisbig move before thepin He placed fourth in the NCCAA Eastern Regionals ABOVE: David Kersey, sophomore, lifts his opponent off the mat before the pin LEFT: Steve Isles man handles hisvictim

Roundballers' Hopes Dashed

Inconsistency described the Flames team season record of 5-22 in 1976-77.Under coach Dan Manley's guidance, the Flames, being a young and inexperienced team, never found the necessary ingredients to put it together

Although it was a disappointing season overall, the team played some close games down to the wire.

Throughout the season, there were some excellent individual efforts Mark Chafin, 6'2" sophomore, gave the Flames leadership at guard position. An excellent shooter and driver, Mark averaged 21-6 a game with an impressive 156 assiststhroughout the season. Karl Hess, a 5'9" freshman,played the other guard position and point man Karlwas fundamentally sound with a great shot. Karl averaged 11.1 points per game. His aggressive playing helped him to rebound the ball 62 times throughout the season.

TOP: Mark Chafin drives to the basket for a lay-up against Elon College BOTTOM: John Hosier goes up for a loose ball against Bowie State which L.B.C won defeated in both games by the scores of 90-85 and 72-71

exhibit much enthusiasm before they embark on another victory against Hampden-Sydney with the score of 93-91.

Karl Hess, freshman guard, sets up a big play!Karl was used as a point man for the Flames that contributed much forthesquad BOTTOM

TOP: L.B.C Flames

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RIGHT: Willard DeShazor, better known as "The Gator", goes up for a |ump shot.

Manley Leaves LBCAfter Six Seasons

Dan Manley has been head basketball coach at Liberty Baptist College for six years, starting the varsity collegiate program in 1971

Coach Dan Manley graduated from Tennessee Temple in 1969 after starring four years. He wasallconference and served as a junior and senior captain Coach Dan Manley was also one of Tennessee Temples' all-time scoring leaders

Dan Manley has improved LBC's level of competition each year. However, the team has been ina slump all year with a record of 5-22 for the season Next year

Coach Manley will be leaving the coaching staff. Harley "Skeeter" Swift willbe replacing him. Skeeter Swift hasan illustrious background in athletics. Skeeter was drafted on the second round by the New Orleans Bucs and on the third round by the Milwaukee Bucks. L.B.C. hartily welcomes Harley "Skeeter" Swift with his basketball ability ashead basketball coachfor 1977-1978.

TOP: Senior basketball player Willard DeShazor goes upforajumper againsta Bowie State player. The Flames won the game 90-85. BOTTOM RIGHT: 1976-77 LBC Flames basketball team BELOW: During a fourth quarter time-out, Head Coach Dan Manley explains strategy for the upcoming crucial play with the Flames After the huddle, the Flames' hussle and determination gave them a victory over HampdenSydney 93-91

Worthington Grabs 22-20

Fourth Year

Coach AlWorthington graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Heis an instructor ofPhysical Education at L.B.C Starting with a young ball club in 1973, Coach AlWorthington helped develope a fine team throughout theyears Hehas served at L.B.C as head baseball coach forfour years with a winning season 22-20 for1976-77

He is expecting a much better season record next year with a more developed ballclub

TOP LEFT: Dean of Students Affairs Eddie Dobson converses with head coach Al Worthington BOTTOM LEFT: 1976-77 Flames Baseball Team BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike Dolan is congratulated by Head Coach Al Worthington after he makes a triple

LBC Improves At The Plate

L.B.C baseball, led by Head Coach Al Worthington, finished the season with much success The over-all batting average for the Flames improved. Ed Pollock, a sophomore that has been on the team now for two years, had an impressive batting record of .342. Steve Elliot lead the conference in stolen bases.He stoled over twenty bases in a given season. Jeff Mincey, a four year veteran for the Flames, lead with the most runs and his batting record was .343. The pitching staff was young and had room for improvement However, Marc Leatherwood won six games for the Flames and Greg Cushion,freshman pitcher,showed much potential and ability hisfirst year on the team. Grant Odell, a junior that has been with the team three years, pitched a 5-6 record for the Flames.

BOTTOM LEFT: Mark Hardy, Ed Laramore, Mike Dolan, and others chat before departing for Harrisonburg, Virginia to play Madison College in which they won 15-13

BOTTOM RIGHT: Bernie Young waits on third base anticipating another run

TOP RIGHT: Head Coach Al Worthington relaxes on the bus on the way back to Lynchburg after a big victory against Tennessee Temple, the scores were 7-2 12-2 BOTTOM LEFT:High spiritsare evident in the Flames dugout as they observe the game. BOTTOM RIGHT Brian Rusca guards the ball basket TOP LEFT: Marc Leatherwood winds up for the pitch

Matthes Initiates Track Program

Jack Matthes, head coach for track, was the one who developed a cross country and track team for L.B.C. Coach Matthes does not have any magical formula just hard work

"Developing a cross country team takes time," said the former nine-year coach at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee "We are going to have some problems as you would expect in any new program," informed Coach Matthes Matthes noted his early coaching days in Chicago, Illinois were among the best high school material around. His stated his preference to condition his teams to various workouts as far as distances were concerned

"There's a lotof mental preparation in a cross country meet as well," said the math professor. "A runner must always think about setting a pace and determininga steady running pattern Some people go out toofast."

Included on 1977 squad were an abundance of young runners. Coach Matthes commented, "This was our first for cross country and not one of the fellows knew that we were going to have a cross country team, thus did not prepare during the summer, like the colleges they competed against Therefore to get that first win by the third meet was a miracle." The record for cross country was 5-5

Track suffered with major injuriesof the 100 yard dash runner, Reggie Perkins. Perkins pulled a hamstring. Also, long distance runner Steve Buie tore a muscle, which put him out of commission

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Weyman Dunahoo shows little effort while he burns the track TOP RIGHT: Rex Freel clears the high jump bar, MIDDLE LEFT: Frisk seems to be a bit exhausted after crossing the finish line after displaying a magnificent display of running ability MIDDLE RIGHT: Coach Matthes givesfinal words of encouragement to the cross country team. BOTTOM LEFT: Flames take a breather before a track meet. Even though injuries crept up on many of the track runners, this didn't stop the dedication and endurance of Reggie Perkins who continued to break records in the 100 yard dash BOTTOM: LBC Track Team of 1977 TOP LEFT: Mike Dukate gets his ankles taped before the cross country meet LEFT MIDDLE: With much strain Steve puts the shot. TOP LEFT: Scott Goetz hurls the discus. MIDDLE LEFTGreg Peters hands the baton off to Randy Peoples BOTTOM LEFT: Rex Freel clears the hurdles with little effort BOTTOM RIGHT Jim Martin prepares for the cross country meet

Gals Volley 8-7

Season

"Fight the waves!!" exclaimed the girls' volleyball team as they proceeded to gain an 8-7 seasonal record. Coached by Brenda Bonheim, victories were won off the court as well as on, as the team shared the message of salvation to their opponents one-on-one

The future is hopeful; yet, replacing seniors Becky Freeman, Carol Long, underclassmen Lou Ann Petrak, and Mandi Speer will be a real challenge for Mrs Bonheim next year.

VOLLEYBALL SCORES

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Enroute to a victory over Madison College

J.V.'s, Lou Ann Petrak backsets the ball to spiker Carol Long as Dawna Bland and Joni Merrill are ready to assist OPPOSITE PAGE

BOTTOM: Beth Glass eagerly awaits a bump pass from Captain Becky Freeman TOP LEFT: Dawna Blank leaps high to spike as Becky Freeman watches and Roanoke College futily tries to block.

CENTER: Jumping high, Lou Ann Petrak solidly spikes the ball as Joni Merrill and Carol Long are prepared to help. LEFT: "Don't wait until the game is half over and then decide to play!" encourages Coach Bonheim as the team proceeds to a winning season ABOVE: Dawna Blank displays her point-gaining spiking form during warm-up

Girls Hoop 8-7 Record

Coached by Curt Christians, the girls basketball team worked long and hard on the way to a winning 8-7 season,which schedule included many big and experienced teams. Losing six of the firsteight games started the season out disappointedly,but with impressive coaching and determined players the team won six of the last seven games

The team was led by Captain Lil Cooper, the leading scorer, who had an average of 11.6 points per game totaling 151 for the season. Coach Christians, losing only senior-guard Gayle Christians, expects a strong team for the next season.

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP LEFT: Marilyn Coats uses her jump-shot from the corner to score OPPOSITE PAGE TO P RIGHT: L.B.C sets up the defense which held opposition to and average of 58.2 points per game

OPPOSITE PAGE MIDDLE: Preparing to rebound, L.B.C positions themselves

OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM RIGHT: Guarding closely. L.B.C tries to force a turnover

TOP : L.B.C tries to work the ball inside to center Jayne Motteshead LEFT: Playing against Virginia Wesleyan College L.B.C loses the tip-otf but not the game ABOVE: Coach Curt Christians plans strategy for the second half

First Year Of Intramurals IsA Success

Sports officiating clasps hands with the intramural teams to make them a success And a success it was for the first year at Liberty Baptist College. Dr. Alfred Moore was the director of the sports program. He directed intramural teams as an undergraduate from 1946-1950.

Dr. Moore was under the impression that intramural games weren't going to be a success because he had to cancel flag football for lack of participation and forfeits It later picked up in the year with intramural cross country in October First place for the men's division was Paul Wood and for the women's division was Patti Lay.

Indoor games began with volleyball which fizzled it seemed at first. However, more people signed up and participated. The winners of men's volleyball were the Treasure Islanders' with Jeff Mincy. Basketball exploded with excitement and enthusiasm out on the court The winners of intramural basketball were the Ramada Caviliers defeating the fourth ranked team called the "Click". The Ramada Caviliers were pronounced the all-star team that played Virginia Community College Feb. 19th at Jefferson High School gym. They put forth a lot of energy and effort that resulted in a victory.

Also L.B.C had intramural wrestling in which were crowned five winners in various weight divisions They were: Rob Thomas, 145 lb.; Bill Hutchinson, 155 lb.; Ken Cox, 165 lb.; Ricky Hooks, 175 lb.; and Andy Durham, unlimited.

There was softball with eight teams participating Men's bowling was won by Dr. Roger G. Soule. He bowled 590 total for five games In the Women's division of bowling, Lynn Chanson won with a 159 game high and with a 376 series.

Then came golf and tennis. Tennis men's and women's divisions were divided in singles, doubles, mixed-singles, and mixed doubles. Nine champions were crowned.

" Dr Alfred Moore, director,said, "I hope to upgrade the intramural teams once we get on Liberty Mountain with better facilities and a larger scope ofactivities."

TOP: Intramural basketball was played with much excitement and skill BOTTOM LEFT: Close call on 3rd base for the girls Intramural softball team on Treasure Island.

TOP LEFT: A player is called out on third base while the third baseman for the Angels tags him TOP RIGHT: A player receives a pass by teammate at Timberlake Campus gym. MIDDLE LEFT: Danny Gutshall hits a grand slam while teammate Jim Looney looks on. MIDDLE LEFT:

Gomes makes a double for the girls softball team BOTTOM RIGHT:

Gomes at the plate BOTTOM RIGHT:

Gutshall waits for the throw to home plate

Helen

Helen

Danny

TOP: Dr Guillermin helps unveil a portrait of LBC's founder,while he looks on ABOVE: "You know, Dr Falwell, you have possibilities!" His potential is obvious even to the youngsters in the Academy. RIGHT: Dr.Falwell received a cake, made in the shape of Thomas Road Baptist Church. OPPOSITE LEFT: Jonathon Falwell gives his father a pledge for $500 to place a brick, in his honor, in the new prayer chapel on Liberty Mountain RIGHT: Paying tribute to the founder ofthe Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty Baptist Schools is LBC President, Dr Guillermin

Day Honors Dr. Falwell

"A man in the people business" is oneway ofdescribing Dr. Jerry Falwell,LBC's founder and chancellor Along with students in the Liberty Baptist Schools and members of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, many, many others gathered together to honor Dr Falwell on April 22,1977 in a Founder's Day Program.

The daybegan with astaffbreakfast honoring Dr. Falwell.At 10:00 a.m aformal convocation was held during which an oilpainting of Dr Falwell was unveiled. The evening service included several presentations, including a new car A multimedia review of Dr Falwell's life and ministry closed this very special day

Dr James O Carpenter Executive Vice President

Ed Donald Administrative Assistant to the President

Dr. J.G. Henry Vice President in charge of Academic Affairs

Expands LBC

With the arrival in late August of more than 500 new students, LBC administrative officials were given opportunities to show theircapabilities More dormitory space was needed immediately, and college officials responded by leasing rooms at the Ramada Inn.

The increase inthe student body also revealed the necessity for a new and larger library to house the resource materials the students would need. Consequently, the library was moved to downtown Lynchburg, where Mr Richard Elmer, librarian, improved its organization and operation.

M. Diggs Director of Admissions

OPPOSITE TOP: This year faculty members were all required to be on the platform during the chapel services BOTTOM: As Dean of Academic Affairs Dr Henry solves any and every problem thatarisesduring the registration process LEFT: Keeping a proper and adequate supply of textbooks and other study materialson hand isthe main duty of Mr Bowen ABOVE: "Here's another one!" Mr. Diggs and his secretary begin the processing of another prospective LBC student's application form.

Robert L Bowen Bookstore Manager

Richard M. Elmer Librarian

Thomas

Edward G Dobson Dean of Student Affairs

John L. Baker Dean of Men

Gloria B Miller Dean of Women

Dr. Glenn D. Blaisdell Director of Health Services

ABOVE: Dean Dobson and his wife, Lorna, check the quality of the food being served to students at the downtown campus

RIGHT: Dean Baker announces the students whose names appear in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

OPPOSITE TOP: Treasure Island Staff: TOP

ROW: H Gomes, Mr Gass, P Davey MIDDLE: M Berry, R Edwards, V Jackson, J Boutry.BOTTOM: H.Anderson,P.Anderson.

BOTTOM: Hotel Staff:TOP ROW: S. Paine, D. Allen, M. Dukate, M. Frisk, R. Swift, M. Herron MIDDLE: P Hilliard, N Rizor, Mr Pantana, Mr Earls, P Lay, E Myers BOTTOM: K Heme, Mrs Pantana, Mrs Earls, T Yelvington, D Gority

Schoo Gets Own Doctor

Free medical services were provided in a much broader scope at LBC thisyear.With the hiringofDr. Glenn Blaisdell, and the construction and equipping of an infirmary, students were provided with much needed professional health care.

In order to assist Dr. Blaisdell, the number of school nurses was increased This increase in medical staffenabled a nurse to be available to any student on a 24 hour-a-day basis.

The new infirmary includes a reception area, nurses' office, examination rooms, and rooms for patients requiring extended care.

Math Major Now Offered

For the first time at LBC, students this year could begin work toward amajor inthefield ofmathematics. This program provides a good background for any student who may wish to pursue mathematics as a course of graduate study. Also, an individual majoring in math may choose to elect a minor in secondary education, which will enable him to teach mathematics at the high school level.

In addition to the basic and introductory courses currently being taught, students will soon be able to elect such courses as Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Probability andStatistics,andCalculus. The firstgraduates ofthis program are expected to receive theirdegrees in1981.

The natural science division of LBC is also moving ahead. The division received lots of newand expensive equipment this year to aid in the training of young scientists Another step up forthe division of natural science will be taken soon when thedivision moves to its new location onLiberty Mountain Although the new building there will provide classroom space for alldivisions now,it willlaterbecome theparticular domain of science majors andtheir instructors.

F.Ross Campbell

J RussellCooley

Michael P Gass

James L Hall

Lloyd J Matthes

Douglas E Sargeant

TOP: Washington DC has many places of interest to Science Club members, and Dr Wipf happily shows the students around LEFT: Workmen On Liberty Mountain begin construction of the first classrooms building—the one that houses the new science labs ABOVE: The anatomy offetalpigs isno mystery to biology students such as Helen

H Glenn Sumrall C Sam Verghese Dr Amos S Wipf

Dr H Haddon Dudley

A Pierre Guillermin

Dr. John T. Houk

Dr. Douglas B. John

Albert Rambo Boyd C Rist

Dr Charles J Snell Philip R Stover

TOP: Psychology students view their instructor, Mr. Dudley, through the "peephole" whenever they're late for class.

RIGHT: At the home of Dr. and Mrs.Kroll, the 1977 European seminar team reviews their trip to such places as the prison camp at Dachau, the palace at Versailles,and the home of Corrie tenBoom at Overveen OPPOSITE: Mr Rist congratulates David Dryer, recipientofthe book award inhistory Kathy Heme received the award in psychology

Trip Makes LBC History

The 1977 European Seminar made history come alive for 32 LBC students, faculty members, and friends The seminar also made LBC history by becoming the first foreign study tour to be designed specifically for LBC students

Church history was highlighted throughout the seminar, but other subjects were not excluded from study. Students viewed the famous paintings and sculpture in the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy in Florence, Italy, as well as those found in the Louvre Museum and the Montmartre section of Paris, France

Science was included inthe study program, too,when the LBC group stopped at Lucerne, Switzerland, where they toured the Transportation Museum and watched a presentation put on in the Museum's planetarium.

Members of the European seminar crew stayed mainly in youth hostels, enabling them to meet, and to witness to, people from many nations The experience proved to be extremely profitable to each participant, and plans are now being made for future trips of a similar nature Next year's destinations are expected to include England, Ireland, and Scotland.

Roscoe H Brewer

Marie Chapman

Earl E. Cundall

Edward G. Dobson

Dr.Edward E.Hindson

Dr Woodrow M Kroll

Earl L Miller

Daniel R Mitchell

Dr Edward R Roustio

Students Carry Gospel To Many Lands

The Spirit of God moved with power through the student body this year, as 176 students publicly declared their intention to work in a cross-cultural ministry Chapel speakers from around the globe presented the needs of a lost and dying world, and the Holy Spirit burdened heartsforpeople inother lands.

"Don't pray to go.Pray to stay," challenged Mr. Bruce Bell in one of his chapel messages Students did pray. They did go. Over 300 left the United States to work in the SMITE campaigns during the summer

In Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand, LBC students passed out tracts and Bibles They planted

a church in New Zealand. They witnessed. They worked. They prayed They reaped They came home rejoicing.

At the end of their campaign experience, students returned with a revised idea ofwhat a missionary really is They changed the lives of the people they met, and their lives,too,were changed

FAR LEFT: Mr. Roscoe Brewer points to a world offour billion people;each one needs to know Christ It is our responsibility and privilege to introduce others to the Saviour, wherever those others may live Indeed, Jesus expects us to go into all the world; He commands us, as we're going, to make disciples MIDDLE LEFT: "Everyone is a missionary." Some, like this young man, build churches Others find ways to serve by distributing tracts and Bibles, or by engaging in personal evangelism. LEFT: During a multi-media presentation, the SMITE Singers communicate the compassion of Christ for all men, everywhere BELOW: Students aren't the only ones called to the mission field In packed auditoriums like this one, entire families came forward, making public decisions to serve wherever the Lord should lead them

Dr D Stewart Simpson James D. Stevens

Celeste M. Wemp

Dr. C. Sumner Wemp Sue Willmington M/h

TVRF Greets New Teacher

Television, radio, and film majors, along with other LBCstudentsand faculty members, were pleased this year when the college announced that Mr. Albert Snyder had been awarded a contract to teach here

Mr Snyder knows first-hand of the power ofthegospel viaradio. He spent 17years in Liberia,Africa as a radio missionary Inappreciation ofhis work, there, Mr Snyder received a presidential citation. With theexperience he has had, Mr. Snyder teaches notonly TVRF majors, but also religion majors He hopes toseemore pastors extend their outreach ministry through the use of radio broadcasting,andheis turning that hope into certainty by his work with students here.

TOP LEFT: All of the cameras must be in focus before the taping can begin, TOP RIGHT: Gary Booker regulates the sound for all of the microphones used during the service FAR LEFT: While the OLD TIME GOSPEL HOUR ison, Rick Ferrin and Bryce Cumbie keep a closewatch on themonitors LEFT: At home in the control room Al Stephens directs the cameramen togetjust the shots he wants.

James J Pickering Albert W Snyder

Debate Team Starts,Wins

The power ofthe spoken word is the particular interest of the LBC Debate Team that was formed this year under the direction ofMr. Don Harrison. The team's goal isto be "ready always togive an answer to every man" (IPeter 3:15)

Each year a national college debate topic ischosen and debaters from each of the participating schools prepare themselves to argue the topic.The debaters then travel to the different colleges and universities for the debate tournaments.

Although debate is new at LBC, the novice debaters defeated several opposing teams LBC had the winning argument this year over Ohio Northern, Ohio University, Marshall University, and Morris Harvey College.

Members ofthe 1976-1977 team were Steve Rhoades, Greg O'dell, Kevin Thomas,Mark Godfrey,Tommy Lowe, Ken Cox, Ken Hawkins, Steve Compton,Steve Brown,Gary Super, Art Carr, Harold Vaughan, Sandy Bodenhagen, Jim Looney, and Darryl Westley

Ruth L. Chamberlin

Irene S. Larson

Dr. Aija S. Ozolins

Marshall B Samuelson

Lenora W Smith

David E Towles

Dr. Louise B Waldrip

Bettye S Walsh

Carmen R Wong

TOP: Problems arising during the pre-registration advising period are capably solved by Mrs Chamberlin OPPOSITE BOTTOM: In preparation fortheannual Passion Play, Mr Soden painstakingly positions a "rock."

BOTTOM RIGHT: Miss Walsh takes time to answer students' questions before and after,aswell asduring,class

Tobyann D Davis Donald E Harrison

Helen R Lloyd Dr. Mark B.Lloyd

Gloria B Miller Philip M Pantana

M. Elmer Soden Joyce W Wipf

RIGHT: Coach Bonheim is surrounded at home by maps and souvenirs of Hawaii,the place where he, his wife, and a number of students are involved in doing missionary work each summer. BELOW: Physical as well as spiritual fitness is important for Christians Coaches Cartwright and Bonheim help young men develop both OPPOSITE: Members of the new LBC Band practice for their next performance

Brenda A. Bonheim

Robert S. Bonheim

John B. Cartwright

Gaylord N Davis

Dr Russell Fitzgerald

Dale E Gibson

Alvin E. Hickey

John M. Houghton

W. Daniel Manley

Dr Alfred Moore

Philip C Murphy

John J Pantana

Sandra Rambo

Ellen M Soden

Dr Roger G Soule

Departments See Changes

The divisions of Education and Music experienced an influx of new instructors during the 1976-1977 school year This played an important part in the development of better programs inthese areas.

Dr Russell Fitzgerald became the new divisional chairman of the Education division.

Inthearea ofphysical education, new personnel included Dr.Roger Soule and Dr Alfred Moore Dr Moore immediately setupthefirst year-long intramural sports competition here at LBC.

The Music division experienced an almost complete turnover this year New instructors included Mr James Siddons, Mr.and Mrs. Kim Renas, and Mr. David Ehrman. These new instructors provided a special feature thisyear intheform of teacher recitals. Mr. andMrs. Renas gave a recital during the spring, and Mr. David Ehrman was featured ata full concert inGallopolis, Ohio, where he also conducted a seminar for piano teachers.

Fred B Duncan

David L Ehrman

Lucille Kent

Sandra L Matthes

Jane Renas

K Lawrence Renas

James D Siddons

Cloyd G Vermilion

SENIORS

Seniors Hold Super Rally

In a combined effort, two groups of students matched final clues towin inthe Super Rally sponsored by the Senior Class on April8. Leadership for the senior class was provided by Mark Roberts, president; Dave Johnson, vicepresident; Carol Mohler,treasurer; and Donna Briggs,secretary.

The final meeting of the senior class as a group occurred on May 11 for commencement Dr Jack Hyles, founder of Hyles-Anderson College,delivered the challenge

Adrain, Robert J Aldrich, Laraine L Allen, Daniel P Allen, Kathy L Anders, Jame s Ellis Anderson, III, H.W

Aulwes, Thoma s L. Avila, Gary A. Baker, Jr., Rudolph Ballentine, Claire G.

RIGHT: Senior class officers were Mark Roberts, president; Dave Johnson, vicepresident; Scott Goetz, representative, and Donn a Briggs, secretary

Barker,Grant C

Barnes, Jr.,George H.

Barry,Joseph W. Beach, Mark W. Beal,Terry K. Beatty,Vena Rae

Berry, David Alvm Bitner,James C Bjur,John Daniel Boling,Bobby E

Bonar, Rex Allen Bond, John D

RIGHT: Senior Dan Allen concentrates as he determines to truimph in a gam e of table tennis

Boyer,Dean E. Brautigam. Maria G. Brokaw, Melinda C Brokaw Richard D

Brosius,Velma M Broward,Garry L Bruce,Daniel W Burggraf,Judy A

Burns,Wanda L Campbell,James L

Choate,FranklinE. Christians,Gayle M.

Claiborne,Karren E Clayton,Omega S

Cobb, Henry R Coleman, Timothy E

Conley, Bobby R. Conwell, Steven L.

Coonce, Virginia L Corella, Dwight K

Cox, Donny J. Cox, Shirley E.

Craven, Anna R Crowder, Jr., William E

Davis, Donna M

Denton, Robin G

Dillard, Dennis W Dogor, Christian A

Dolen, Michael R Dorian,Carol S.

LEFT: Holding seminars for L.B.C girls Mike Dukate and Jerry Boutry discuss dating standards and guy-girl relationships

Dunn, Robert E Eads, Garry L

Earls,Elizabeth C Edwards, Johnathan

Edwards, Retta D Eichler,Stephen J.

Ellis,Mark L Erickson, Howard R Evans, Sherry Hamilton Even, Rebecca Walker

Feather,Diana Lynne Fisher,Joyce R. Flynn, Lois M Formby, Colleen

Foster,Gail Y. Frazier,Jr.,Charles R. Freeman, Rebecca L. Garland. Roger D.

LEFT:Serving the student body, Dennis Anderson sells tickets for the Christmas Banquet

Gibson, Michael L Grant, Patricia M Hagerty,Charles J Halbrooks, Michael R

Hale,James E Hale,Joe Allen Hammond, Carol A Hanson, Gerald Thomas

Harbridge, Bruce Irvine

Hardage, Charles J.

Harris,Deborah Jean

Heinecke Glenn T Henley. Dawn V. Henry, Ralph W. Heme, Kathlene R.

Hill, Jr., Otis K Hobbs, Randy S Hockman Curtis W Hodgson, Larry G

RIGHT: Senior master ofceremonies Hampton Anderson performs a skitwith fourgirls at the senior party

Hokstad, Gerald W

Holt,Marilyn Frances Hornberger, Gary L Hottinger,Janice G Howard, Dale L.

Hughes, Mary L Huhn, Kenneth L Hummer, CarolJ Huntley,Samuel J

Hurst, Daryle L

Jellings,Linda M

Johnson, David A Johnson, Steven W Johnson, Terry F Kanagy, KristiAustin

Kanagy, Paul E. Keys. Kevin N. Kidd Terry D King James T

Klink,Diana Hamm

Klink,John Lee Knight,Carolyn A

BELOW: L.B.C. students take time-out for lunch in Atlanta,Georgia during the Francis Schaffer Seminar

Kobus, Susan Faith Kurczy Anna Priscilla Laird, Delmar L Laramore, Daniel E

Lawrenson, III,Richard Lawrie,Jean A Lees, Susan V

Long, Carol J Lucas, Jerry E. Major, Walter H.

Martelli,John D McBride Connie Neil McDonald, William C

McLellan, James Cecil Medley, Carla J Meoak, Suazn M Miller,Gregory G

Mosley, Maurice A Napier, David W Neff, David E

O'Bryan, Ernest A Odell,Gregory A Oesterling, Lon Eric

Oesterling, Richard F Offenbacker, Harry Page, Rebecca Watson

Parker, Randy W. Paugh, Randy J. Payne, Scott H. Pelloni,Richard H

Pieratt,Alan B Pitkins,David William Read, Alan B Rechtzigel,Arlyn F

ABOVE: Senior Mike Ely builds stage props for the 'Passion Play.'

Reynolds, Deborah A. Rhoades, Steven P

Rhoton, Sharon E Roberts, Donna R

BELOW : Discussing the bus runs for the day, Dale Kidd informs Billy Edwards of his schedule

Sayger, Sally A. Schaap, Constance M Scheer,Wanda:C Scott, Norman E

Shaw, Laurence Winslow Simonson, David M Sirico,Richard W Smith, Vicki E

Stahl,Lloyd C Stalnaker,VirlW Jr Steele, Robert M

Stevens, Clark L Stewart, Burgess R Strom, Randy T

Taylor,David A Teis, David M Terrell,Richard D

Thompson, Ronald A

Tomczak, Ruth Sabina

Trower,BarbaraJ

Tucker,James Stephen Turner,Douglas W Umberger, Ronald E Vanaman,GregE

Vining, Gilbert J Webster,WalterJ Welborn,Anne M Wells,EmilyA

Senior Steve Johnson plays and singsfor the True Vine concert.

Whitaker, Richard A. Whitehurst, Jerry W. Whitmire, William R Williams, Clifton C Jr

Williams Joe R Wright Gerald W Yelvington, Margaret T. Zahare, Stephen L

Alexis,Antone B. Anderson, Dennis

Anderson,James R Arrington,Charles M

Belles,Walter D. Berrong, Stanley K. Briggs, Donna Brown, OtisL

Campbell, Barbara L. Campbell, John C.

Carey, Deborah J

Chafin, Michael K.

Collins,Kenneth B

Cooke, Richard L

Cooper, Floyd C

Daniel,Derwent 0

Deshazor,Willard

Donald, Ginger L.

Donaldson, Ricky S.

Ely,Michael S

Euliss,Janella G Frady, Randy

Garland, Steve G Goetz, Scott

Gomer, Joannah K.

Graham, Patricia A.

Hanson, Eugenia

Harbridge,Lois

Hartley,James E.

Hemenway, Dorthy M.

Holloway, Linda L

Holzbach, Barry E Jack, Pauline T

OPPOSITE PAGE: Jumping high, Willard Deshazor attempts to sink the ball contrary to opposition LEFT: Students Paul Lathun, Ricky Donaldson, Tom King, and Terry Johnson prepare lessons at the library.

Jennings, Donald Johnson, Lynette Kull, Rebecca A Laramore, Dan Lowell, Maria G McLellan. Donna J. Miller,Carol

Minna, Robin E Mincey, Jeff C Mohler, Carol Morse, Robert A Naylor, Cassie J. Newfield, Janice N. Oldham, Karen

Phero, Gary N Pohorty, Richard P Poison,Allen L Popovich, Richard A Pyatt, Walter M Reese, Glenn F Roberts, Patsy L.

Salefsky, Peter E Shanks, Herman L Sidner,G Michael Skirin,Jerry B. Smalls, Moses Smith, Dwayne Stanford Susan J

Stark, Floyd R Stowell, Donita S Tise, David M Vaughn Russell R Waggett, Debra J. Williams, Randy Wipf. Anita S,

Juniors Rake Cities'Yards

"Leaf the raking to us!" And that's what the citizens of Lynchburg did. The Junior class sponsered a "Rak-A-Thon". The L.B.C. student body went throughout the city and knocked on doors asking people if they would like their leaves raked from their yard. They volunteered their service, giving them a chance to meet people and share the Gospel with them

Another junior class activity was the Dating Game, held at the Treasure Island Gym. Afterwards, Dr. Guillermin gave a message on dating Plans are being made to make the Dating Game an annual event.

TOP: Junior Class Officers: President Tom Britton; Vice President Richard Beavers; Secretary Lilalice Duck; Treasurer Renee Scoggin BOTTOM: The evening meal is a social time Sherry Dupont listens intently to a friend talk over the events of the day.

Albaugh, Paul R Allen, Eric J Anderson, Melissa A Armstrong Barbara L Baker, Ann M. Baker, James M. Barrmger. Paul G.

Beasley, Cynthia L. Beavers, Richard W. Bellosa, David D. Bennett, Terrell J Benoit, David M Bierri,George S Blankeney, David L

Binkley. Veile L. Blood, Brenda A Botton, Donald P Bounds David L Bowman Timothy J Boyd, Lynn E Boyle, Naomi R

Braud, Lela L Braun, Hans W Brittain Thomas J Britton,Thomas M Brown, Kenneth F Brown, Patrick Brown, Steve P

Browning Rick Bruce Judy L Bryant, David M Bryant, William P Buie,Stephen P. Burke, Gordon T. Bush, Debra E

Burgess Sue F Busko, Rebecca L Butrum, Jack P. Campbell, Wayne Cangemi. Ronald W. Carlisle,Steve L Carnes, John E

Carper John E Cash Clinton H Cash, Sharon L Carter, Judy G Caughman. Sonya L. Chafin. Ernest M. Chalfant Danny L Clark Paul G Claycomb, Janet L Coats Marilyn D Columbus Mary N Cooley William E Cook, Kendra D Cooter Debbie E

Cooper, Jon W Cornwell, Steven S Cox, Kenneth W Coy Debbie J Crowder. David A Crowder. Carole A Creel.Albert G Juniors/ 141

Cumbie, William B

Cumming, Donald W

Currin, Don B

Dagen, Sharon M

Dalton, Paul S

Davey, Danie Davidson, Leonard R

Davis,Janet A

Day, Vonnie E

Dean, Roger A De Roin,Paul R

Dickenson, LiliM

Donovan, Brian D.

Dorrin, Donald E.

Duck,Lilalice

Dunahoo, Weyman C

Dupont, Sherry A

Dustin,Michael A

Duta, Renee M

Eckman, Randy L Edwards, BillR

Egert,Geoffrey A

Eggers,Sharon S Elliott, Clayton

Elliot, Steve W.

Elrod, Pamela J. Erbes, Randi S Euliss,CarlisaE

Evangelista,Joyce H

Evans,William R. Fero, Bruce G.

Fisher,James E.

Fisher,Janice K

Ford, Deborah E Frey,Luann J

Fry,Douglas,C Gabriel,DorisJ.

Garancosky, George A.

Gomes, Helen C.

Gordon, Gary L Graham, LisaA

Grassel,Theresa L

Green, Floyd W Green, Susan C

Grooms, Janet K Grover, Daniel L Guenther, Marina

Hammond, Cynthia L

Hammonds, Marion D

Hankins, Kenneth E.

Harbough, Donald W. Harris, Randy M

Heath, Gail P

Heath, Marvin J

Hernandez, Carmela

Hlne, Lawrence M

Hobbs, Randy S

Hockman, ArtF

Holaway, Bradly E

Holt,Sandra G

Hood, Katherine N

Honeycutt, Rhonda N

Hott, Bonnie T

Howe Carl J

Hughart, Keith A. Ingram Judith A Irvm Garry S Isaacs, Deborah L Jacobs Rhonda L Jenkins Lewis

Jennings. Donald R. Johnson, Judy C Johnson Wendell Kanagy Bonnie L

Kanagy, Kenneth E Davis, Kayward V Kendnck Larry D

King, Denise R Kitchen, Susan M Klink,John L Krantz, Joseph S Kreider, Keith J. Kull Philip S Kurtz, Richard R

Laird Peggy L Lathrem, Christina Lawrence, Cathy J Lawler, Darryl K Lay Patti D Lee, Michael J Lewis, Glenn A

Lippert, Thomas R Lowry, Charles M Lovelace Scotty R

Lugar Dennis W Lugg Mark C Lyles, Kent E. McCauley, Beverly L

McCutchen Wendy R McFall John E McKmney, Henry L Manganella Scott A Martelli, John D. Mason, Norris B Massey, Ted P

Mast, William G Matanic, Carla J May, Donald L Mead, Robert A Mellott, Cindy C Merchant Florence L Merrill, Joni M

Metz Diane M Miller Kenneth W Miller Robert D Moon, Richard A Moore, Julia A Morris, Bernard L Mulholland, Patricia A

Myers, Eleonor L Noll, Karl P O'Brien, Lynne M

Ockenhouse Doretta A Odell Grant E Osburn Gregory D Overman, Deborah K

Juniors/ 143

Paine,Steve L.

Patrick, Pamela M.

Peeler, Randy R. Peters,Anita C

Peterson,Victoria L

Petrak, Lou Ann Pierrine, Richard W

Pogue, Michael V Poole,Wendy L

Powers, Robert L

Prather, David M Price, David A

Pritchard, Dana L. Ralston,Larry C.

Reese, Melody R. Reeves, Debi J

Reitenour, Steve L

Renihan,James M

Renwick, James W Rhoden, Joyce A Rich,Jon W

Rizor,Nancy V. Roberts, David A. Roberts,Jay D.

Rogers, Deborah K

Runge, Sheri L Runnels,John P Samples, Joy C

Sartin,Randall

Schevino, Paul M. Scoggin, Renee P.

Scroggs, James A

Shattuck, Calvin L Sherfy, Billy D

Shields,Wally R

Sims, Jane R

Sims, Thomas W

Slagle, Micheal R Small,Verna L.

Spriggel, Mark W.

Stambaugh, Charles L. Stancil,WillisE

Starcher,John H.

Stratford,James K.

Stump, Richard D.

Swann, Debra M Swift, Russell D

Sylvester,Steven J Thomas, Monroe C

Trosh, Steven D

Vanaman, Gregg E

Vaughn, Richard D Vigneulle,Mick

Walker, Deborah L

Walker, Galard W.

Wheeler, James L.

Whitman, Leonard L.

Whittake, Walter E

Wiita, Richard W, Wilkerson, Margaret L

Williams, Kathryn E Winfree, Dale L Wipf,Amy J

BOTTOM: Junior Nancy Rizor carries Shelly Pantana at the Trick or Treat contest LEFT: Using proper technique, Joni Merrill serves against Madison College Jayvees for the game point.

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Sophomores Organize Own 'Gong Show'

Taking theidea from therecent television series 'TheGong Show', the sophomore class held the L.B.C. Gong Show intheTreasure Island gym on March 18 The cheerleaders, performing as singing chickens, won first prize, a trip to Disney World. Afterwards, the movie "Blood on the Mountain" wasshown.

During the first semester, the sophomores sponsored the first late night skate. Problems of officers quitting in the early part of the year caused the class to get offtoa slowstart.

RIGHT: Sophomore Joe Huddleston observes John R. Rice as he autographs his Bible with his most loved verse Psalms 126:6. TOP: Giving thanks to the Lord who supplies our every need, Faith Donley prays ABOVE: Sophomore class officers: Vice President Mike Nesser; Secretary Beth Hobson; Representative Dave Anderson; President John McCaan

Atari.Seth B

Alexander Larry B Anderson David W Anderson Richard A Anthony Debra L Arcock, David B Ausbrooks Yulinda A

Bagley Dwight M Bailey, Bonnie E Barnnger, James D Bates, James C Batten, Timothy C Batt, Michael J Bebo, Terry F

Beckley, James R Beckner. Susan E. Belcher. Melissa Binns, Linda C. Bishop Delores M Blaisdell,Glenna R Blevins Harold D

Bowman, Daniel M Bratton, Tim S Breuker, Mary A Bryant, Theresa B. Bryson, Gary S. Burket. Marlene G. Burry, Sandra L

Butcher, Jerry L Butler, Sandra L. Butrum, Nanci J. Campbell, Don A Carver, Charlene A Chayka, Leonard M Cicio,Howard R

Clark, Clair E Clark, James R. Clayton, Christyl\ Compton, Jo K. Cook, David L Cook, Ronald D Cooper, Lillian M

Corder, Gladys A. Corella, Connie G Creath, David S Criss,Trena F Cross, Lawrence E Crowell, Harold F Corney, Matthew F

Dalton, Rodney Y Davis Paula D Debalski, Thomas E. Detweiler, Kenneth H. Diehl.Cindy L. Dockendorff, Deborah Dowdy David W

Dunn, Steven L.

Eagy Robert E Eaton Dorothy E

Eden Bryan K

Edgreen Judy K

Elwell Rebecca L Emanuele Albert G

Sophomores/ 147

Evans, Mary Kay

Fleming, Donna J

Ford, Beverly J

Forga, Robin H

Fordyle,Walter E

Frankenfield,Wayne R. Frisk,Martin A.

Frye, Rachel A Fortner, Patrick P

Furterer, Peggy A

Galloway, Joy C

Gaily,Cyndi L. Gardner, Mildred F. Garrett,James P.

Gilbert,Cynthia

Goebel, Steve A Goodin, Charles R

Gority,Debra S

Gross, Diane M Grubbs, Deborah J Hall Amy M

Hall, Jerry P. Hall,Robert E

Hamilton, Stephen P Hamm, Sandra F

Hammersley, Jacqueline G. Hamrich, Mark A. Hanna, Charles E.

Hardy, Bryan F. Harrelson,Judy M. Harris, Debrorah J.

Hawkins, Kenneth W Hawks, Connie E

Hearn, Diana J Heintz,John W

Herron, Marty L Hillsgrove,Joan M

Hobson, Elizabeth C

Hoffmeyer, Robyn E Homan, Robert M Home, Mark S Hosier,John D

Howell, Deborah K. Hudson, Karen D. Jack, Paul T Jackson,Victoria R Johnson, John M Johnson, Joseph S Johnson, Michelle L

Johnson, Richard K. Johnson,Terry L. Johnson,Tony L. Jones, Connie L Jones, lla M

Jordan, Loren T

Kachura, Michael J

Keast, Carol L

Keith,William E

Kelleher,James M

Kelly,Donald E

Kerr, Daniel R

Kersey, David M. Knight, Bruce W.

148/Sophomores

Knutson Pennie R Kreamer Valerie A

Kurczy, Stephen Jr

Kurka Glenn A

Lacey. Frank W.

Lathum. Paul D. Leatherwood, Marc 0.

Linaburg Rick L Livesay Gary R Livingston Debra

Lloyd, Linda M

Lough, Patricia A Lowry, Mark A Luff,Anita L

Lugo, Alexander Jr

Lundquist, Sandra F MacFretrich, Renee A Mally, Richard E Marlett, Keith E Marstrom, David L Martin.Joanie L.

Mason. James A. Maye, Ronny M. McCarthy, Kevin C McCrary, Claudia McFaull, Cheryl L McLaury, David N McLean, William S

Michael David A Miles, Rebecca S. Miller,Bruce K. Milton, Brenda J. Minich, Rodney A Minney Roger H Moles, Roger C

Monfils,Allan M Moore David A Moquin, Bryan W Mottice Robin K Murphy, Aaron J Nelms, Thomas L Newton, James E

Nichol Wayne G Norton Rayne M Nusser,William M Orman, Darrell P Osborne, Richard M. Owens. Randell G. Pa|ic.Eric J.

Parrish,Clay D Peake Robert W Perkins Hope E Peterson. Rebecca L. Peters. Debra D Phelps, Audrey E Pietry,Jeffrey G

Post, Linda Poole Neil C Poole Timothy E Powell DebraI

Radobenko, PaulJ Reed. Thomas E Rhoton. Teresa F

Richards, Larry W

Ritchey, Daren L Rivers, Swan L

Roach, Lamar R

Robertson, Edith D

Ross, Daniel G Rossi, Deborah A.

Rotz, Glenda K

Royer, Matthew S

Rusca, Brian D. Schink, Ray D.

Schulze, Martin C. Settle, Keith A Shearer, Greg L

Sherrill,Linda G

Sheridan, Earll C

Sherrill, Robert W

Shields, Donna K Shinkle, Conte L Shumaker, Beth Silver,Julia A.

Skiles, Deedra D. Sloan, Ronald P Smith, Leslie P Snyder, Howard

Southwick, Geary L Speer, Mandi M Spurlock, Jonathan S

Steedley, Beth L

Steele, Rebecca A

Swencky, Laverne M Taber, Donah J

Taylor, Honor L

Taylor, Rebecca L. Terrell,Stevens C.

Todd Robert S Tomlin, Ronald D. Travis, Kathy A.

Treadway, Steven A. Tripp, Wayne E Tucker, Cynthia L Tyree, Robin L

Vandegriff, Kathryn S. Vaughan, Harold D

Vigneuelle, Richard H

Vurce, Rhonda L Waddell, Robert E Wallace, Donna R Wallenschlager,CherylA

Walsh, Julie Anne E Ward, C Adrin Watts, David B

Wemp, Charles A Wilbur,Janice K.

Wilkinson, Dina G.

Williams, Charles A.

Williams, Wayne K

Willoughby, Betty M

Windmer, Douglas J

Wilson, Debra M

Wilson, Johnny B.

Witham, Jerome C. Wood, Michael E

LEFT:On the Peaks,sophomore Rich Mally enjoys a grand view of God's creation ABOVE: Dr Wemp, in his usual jovial manner, shares a story with sophomore Mark Lowry •aaaaaaaaaBBaaKaaaaaaaaal

Woods, ByronJ

Wooten,Anita C.

Yohe Rebecca E

Frosh Hold FiftiesSkate

"Are you going to grease back your hair tonight?" asked guys around campus when itcame time to get ready for the fifties late skate Held at Skateland Roller Rink, the freshman sponsored the skateand awarded thebestdressed couples with $50,$40,and $10. Ideas for a school newspaper came to the scene by freshman Vice-President Kevin Wright.Edited by Kevin Wright, THE LEADER'S first issue was published in February.

TOP: Freshmen class officers: Representative Kathy Veach; Secretary Helen Jacobson; Vice-President Kevin Wright; Representative Karen Veach BOTTOM LEFT: Class President Mackey Pittman announces the next number at the Fifties Late Skate

BOTTOM RIGHT: Enjoying the 1.7 mile walk up the Peaks of Otter, Donald Crider takes a rest before the stroll back down

TOP: Khaldoun El-Juneidi Connie Corley and Steve Van Kirk read chapel announcements LEFT: Bob Bartrum relaxes after a long afternoon of studying ABOVE: Freshmen Don Henderson Kim Maynard and Joe Hagley discuss test scores

Abe, Brian R

Aber, Michele

Abercrombie, Lori R

Adams, Wanda G

Adamson, Brenda K

Addison, Nancy D Aikens,Walter J

Alexander, Donald R

Alfrey, Melanie E

Allen,Curtis R

Allen,Francis R

Allen,Franklin L

Amon, Timothy L

Anderson, Linda M

Angerman, Joseph J

Aquina, Andrew W.

Arlt,Deborah K.

Atchley, Benny D.

Axtell,Joseph W

Bagley, Susan M Bales,Virginia L

Barclay, Douglas S

Barnhardt, Luther R

Bartram, Robert L Bateman, Jim B.

Bates. Lester R. Batts,Joy

Bauman, Clyde C

Beatty, Gerald M. Beck, Gloria R.

Beauchamp, Barbara A.

Bender, Richard L

Bennett, JulieA

Bennett, Larry J Benson, John B

Bibb, David W.

Bishop,Wendell,L.

Blank, Dawna S

Blaisdell,Carole E

Bodenhagen, Sandra H

Boeck, Melanie R Boiter,Gary B

Boling,Judy D

Bonheim, JulieA. Bonneau, Ava L.

Bouler,Jon G.

Bowman, Barbara A Boyd, Dennis M Boyer, Mary B

Bradley, M Vicky

Bradshaw, Kenneth S

Breedlove, Dale A

Brenton,Jerry W

Brewer, AprilE.

Brewster, Dawn D. Brook, Robert 0.

Brooks, Robert W

Brown, Susan D

Bruce Dean A

Bryant, Karen M

Buffington, Bruce A

Burchette, Steven M Burk, Howard M.

Burnam Timothy L Burress Kimberly L Burrows Leisa D Caldwell Marvin D Campbell, David 8 Carey CarolJ Carey. PaulL.

Carr,Arthur G. Cartwright,CarolJ. Case,MichaelL Cashion,Gregory E Castro Jesse Caughman, Carla M Champe Sharon L

Chapman. C.Jan Chapman, David D. Chapman Dennis G Chapman, William R Chason,C Lynne Childers,Keith D Claeys Dennis G

Clapper,PaulaJ Classon David H Causer,Gary L Climie, Twila Cochran,Bruce E Coffman,David Coffman, Raymond G.

Coleman,Cheryl D Coleman,Connie R. Comer, TerryA. Comison, Lana I

Compton, Steve C Condon Nancy D Corley ConnieA

Cottmgham, Kenneth E Crowers,Cindy A. Cubino,Daniel Cundall,ColleenA. Curry,Kim I Cutz, Robert B Dagle, William

Dail.RobertA. Danner,Susan E. Darnell.Gary T. Davey Stephen D Davidson,BretA Davis,AllanE Davis,SteveL

Davis,Susan A Davis. Teresa D. Deeter.James A. Jr. DeHamer,Tern L. Deitch,CherylL Dekker JoniF Delmonico,Rodney J

Delphey JulieR Deshazor.Shan D DeVaul. Randy E Devoe, Deborah A

Dewald Jaquelme K Dewitt Richard P Dillard Charles W

Freshmen 1 55

Donley, Faith C.

Doughty, Glenn E. Douglas,Tony G.

Dowdy, Wayne P Doyle, Rita K

Draeger, Glen R Draper, Rosanna M

Dunbar, William C. Dunn, Mark A. Dunn, Peter M. Dupont, Terry L Durham, Carl A Eck, Robin L Edwards, Charles K

Edwards, Deryl M Edwards, Rossylin M. Ehrlick,John N. Eilers,F.A.

El-Juneidi,Khaldoun A Ellis,Susan D Evans, Roscoe R

Evers, Stephen R Ewing, Bruce E

Fancher, Richard R Fellenger, Linda R Ferguson, Barry L Ferguson, Tracy L Fernandez,Alberto

Ferrin, Rick L Ferrin, Ron L Fischer, Edward J Fisk,Judith A

Fitzgerald, Cheryl R Fleming, Diane D Fleming, Marilyn E

Flowers, Maurice A Ford, Robin S Fowler, Linda E Fox, James R. Fox, Nancy D. Fox, Ralph W. Fox,Tim J

Freel, Rex A Fry, Loretta A Fuches, James H Fulbrook, Jean M Fuller,Karen S Fullmer,Oliver G. Fullmer, Oscar M.

Galyon, Diana L Gamble, Johnson L Garber, Nancy J

Garland, Elwood C

Gauthier, Robert D

Geuirink, Wayne E Giesman, Beth A

Gillam, Barbara A

Gillespie,Bryce W

Gillette,Jeffrey W

Gladfelter, Rodney E

Glass, Frances E

Glisson,Aubrey K Godfrey, Mark S

Goldback Leonarda A

Golladay, Lavon K.

Gomez, Brian R.

Goodnough, Matthew E.

Goshorn, Edward E

Graves Anita J

Graves, Sharon C

Gray. Beverly L. Gregory, Janet F.

Gregory. Lauren B. Grepiotis,Ola J

Griffin,Eddie M

Grimes, Richard D Grogg, James A

Groom, James A Jr

Groom, Vickie L.

Gunter, Carlton R.

Gutshall,Daniel P. Guy, Milton C

Haggard, Bobby W Hagley, Joseph S

Haihle. Richard C. Hall,Harold M Ham , Ronnie E Hamison, William

Hammer, Chris H

Hammond, Robert K

Hammond, Rhonda G

Haney William D

Hanson, Doug A

Harper F Gordon

Harrington, Stella J

Harrison, Brenda Ann

Hartman, Craig W. Harvey, Aloma J

Hastings, Danisce K

Hatfield, BillyE

Hathaway Melissa M Hayes, Jen L.

Haywood. Darlene M.

Hedding, Edward L. Helms, Paula S

Hemenway Violet M

Henderson, Connie S

Henderson. Daniel D. Henderson, Don S. Hess, Karl G

Higginbotham,Edward A Hill Raymond E

Hill,Sylvia J Hilliard,Mary K

Hilte Paul W

Hinton,Waylon C

Hmtz, Ross A

Hippey Robert S

Hippey Sabnna M

Hoang Ngan Le

Hodges Danny H

Holaway Kimberly G

Holding, Christy H

Holliday Carol A

Holliday Georgma M Honeycutt, Tamm y L

Freshmen/157

Hopkins, Jeffrey D.

Hopkins, Mike C Hopson, Steve G

Huddleston, Gary D

Huddleston, Joseph L

Hudson, Pam J Huffman, Doris J

Hughes, R. Jan

Hulbert, Debbie S.

Humerickhouse, Gina R Hunt, Mary A Hunter, Gloria J

Hutchinson, BillB lies,Steven L

Irvin,Daniel C Israel,Robert E Jacobsen, Helen Jarriet,Gary G Jefferson, Ricky P. Jennings, Holly L. Jobe, Susan Y.

Johnson, David B Johnson, David E Johnson, Kermit D Johnson, Rickie Jordon, PhillipA Joyner, Lou A Judd J. David

Kamphius, Gerald H. Kearns, Steve E. Keason, Konnie Keenan, Carol J Kelly,Nancy K

Kesterson,Judith A Kreider,Beverly S

Kreider,Don R Kuhns, Mark T Kurczy,Vera L Kyper, Sheryl A LaTour, Luann Lattimer,John L Lawton, Raymond T

Leary, Nathan S

Leikvoll,Steven K Lepp, Deborah S Lett,Allan W Lever,Joy L Levy,Joseph P. Lien,Michael F.

Lintner,Stephen D Lithgow,Julie M

Littlepage,Keith A

Lockhard, William H

Lomison, Lana I

Looney, James B Lowe, Thomas D

Lucas, Pam F

Lutz, Robert B Lytle, Edwin,G Mabry,Terrye L

MacDonald, Kathy J. Mackey, Roger W. Maguire, Douglass

Manspeaker. Rebecca L.

Marshall, Kim A

Martin,James D Martin. Reeves B. Martelli.Marsha F. Maurer, Patsy J. May, Jo E

Maynard Kimberly S McCarthy Orla J

McClure Timothy E McComas, Bob M. McCoy, H. Bruce

McEarchem, Robert F. McKoy Ann L

McLellan,Carrol D McLellan,Tracie A

McNair, John

McNamara, Dan McNutt Dennis E

Meckley, Charles P Meckstroth, Nancy K

Melton, Deborah J Melton, Linda J Merchant, Samuel A Merill Deborah L

Mertens, Glenn C

Miedema, Robert W Militti, Jeffrey Y.

Miller.James A

Mincey, Kim S

Mindy, AliceE Mitchell,Earl W

Mitchell,Jody L Mitchell,Judy L Mitchell Susie A

Mitchell.Tony G. Morgan, Bradley,T. Morgan, Philip R Morris,Billy W

Morse, Carol A

Morykon, Michael J Mosley Benjamin G

Mottershead Jayne L Moubray, Debra J. Moyer, Ronald L. Mulder, Deborah L. Murphy, Darlene D Murphy Diana L Murphy Peggy A

Nadeau, Donald R

Nail Gary K

Newman Brenda L

Newton, Debra Newton Greg R Nieves. Leonard Norman. Robert E

Odendhal Kathryn Olson Douglas S Olson Jaquelyn K

Orman Elizabeth L Ott Wanda E Owen James A Owen Marvin P

Freshmen/ 159

Park, Keith L.

Parsons, Pamela L.

Parziale, Peter A.

Patrick, Debra L

Patterson, Steven B

Patton,Jean E Patton,John R

Patton, Marian A. Paul, Dawn L.

Payne, Danessa 0 Pearce, Anita A

Pelloni,Cindy R

Peoples, Randy L

Peretiatko,Walter D

Perryman, Cheryl A. Peters, Ginger L

Peters, Greg A Petrak, Debbie L Phero, Beth A

Phinney, John P Picard, Brian L

Pickett, Larry W Pittman,John M Porter, Karen C

Porterfield, Harriet E Powers, Annette Pratt, Larry A Price, Loretta M

Proctor, Daniel J.

Provencal, Roger N.

Quarles, William D

Quebodeaux, Vickie A

Quick, Robert B Jr Rader, Tara A Raker, Roger A

Randolph, Judy A Rapier,James A.

Rascher, Keith A. Ray, David L. Raynor, M Kim

Readier,Jeff Reed, John L

Reeves, Jeffrey S. Reid,Jean C.

Retorick Krisann E. Reynolds, Debra A Reynolds, Steven K Rice, Linda J Richter, Robert P

Ridgeway, Diane M Riley, Lisa K

Risser,Gaila S

Robbe, Bret R

Roberts, Faye E. Roberts, Laird D. Robinson, Peri E.

Rodgers, Teresa D

Rogers, Debra J

Rogers, Phillip D

Rogers, Redgie M

Rogers, Tony F. Ross, Vicki L. Rowe, Janet M.

Ruckman, Kathy L

Rummel, Lori L. Rust Dallas T

Ryver,Cindy G

Sain, Peter G. Sanders Craig D

Sands, Craig L.

Santee Ruth A Saunders Debra L

Sawtelle David A

Scarbrough Jeffrey W Schaffner David C

Schmeckenbecher Eddie Schreiber, Dean K

Schumacher, Marilyn D Scott,Arthur G

Scott, Christopher D

Scott, Linda A Sears. Sandra K. Sedora, Sandra J. Seiders, Kenneth W.

Setliff.Timothy A. Shamblin. Cloa S. Shearer, Virginia C. Sheehan, Faith M

Sheets, Sharon L Sheetz, Dianne T Sherrick, Dwane K

Sherman, Rick R Shields, Deborah D. Shoemaker, George L. Simmons, Terrie L Sims, Eric 0 Sistrunk, Sally A Slabach, Harry D

Sly,Diane S Smith, Candace J Smith, David F Smith, David L Smith, Deborah D

Smith, Joel A Smith, Julie D

Smith, Kimberly J. Smith, Leonard M Smith, Lori R Smith, Nadme A Smith, Robert M Smith Val D Solheim, Kirsten L

Sorrells,Calvin M Spanski Paul R Sprano, Peter A.

Stahl, Patti A.

Stallings,Danny R. Stanley, James W Starnes,TroyI

Steedley. Gerry M.

Steele. David V

Steffen Cindy A Stewart Bruce D

Stewart James E Stewart Michael L Stock Kenneth R

Freshmen/161

Stockwell, Mickey R

Stone, Jay D

Stowell, Donilyn J

Stroupe, Barbara J

Stryker,Jon M

Suders, Lisa J Super, Gary A

Sutton, Gary R

Swanson, Peggy M

Swanson, Shirley L

Sylvester, Sharon A

Tabor, Deborah A.

Taylor,Cynthia J. Taylor,Judith G

Taylor,Russell

Teeters, Randall S

Tenwalde, Vicki L

Terry,Cassandra E.

Theetger, Jody C.

Thomas, Daniel M.

Thomas, Kevin R

Tinman, Jack T. Toronto,Jerry

Toy, Sharon M

Trost, Stanley J

Tucker, Karen F Tyler,Sandra L

Vanaman, Tambra E

Vance, Steven M

Vanderpool, Cindy A

Van Hook, LoriA

Van Kirk,Steven R

Varson,Amy L

Veach, Karen L.

Veach, Kathy L.

Via,Darlene M

Viera,Judith Ann

Vining, Ronald R

Waaland, Rebecca R.

Waddill,John N.

Wade, Gloria G.

Wade, Lynne M

Wagner, Daniel H

Waite, Michael W

Wakefield, John C.

Walker,Cecelia J.

Walker, Pamela J

Walters,Christine S

Walters, Rickey L

Walters, Robert L

Walton, Sherry L

Warren, Ron A.

Waters, Michael H.

Webb, Brian S.

Webb, Deborah L

Weddle, Karen R

Weed, Lynette E

Wesky, Daryl W.

White, Douglas K.

White, Kathleen R.

White, Patricia A

Wilkerson, Patricia C Williams,Alma L

162/Freshmen

Williams Chene L

Williams Paul J

Williams William G

Wilson, Frances D

Wilson, Mary Ann

Winch, Jean R

Wolff.Jeff P.

Wolgamutt Rick A

Worrell Cynthia F

Worrell Ken E

Worthington, Michele R

Wright, Kevin P

Wright, Melanie S

Yelton, Lynne

LEFT: At a midnight skate, Karen Veach helps Ava Bonneau around the rink

Adams, Philip Barth, Kay

Bateman, Deborah I.

Baxter, Robert C. Benson Jeff W Betts, Mary E Bieri,George S

Bowers, David W Bradshaw, Darrell

Breuker, Mary Ann

Brunner, Bonnie J Burchette, Mike Butts, Sharon Calhoun, Ronald D.

Darnell,Tim B DeWitt, Tom DuBois, James Ferreira,Steven Fields, Dennis F.

Fowler, Edward M. Grunden, Roger

Hall,Garnet R Hartsfield,William Harvey, Aloma J

Heflin Willie Hendricks, David Herrick,James E Hewett. Rhonda

Hintz, Robert Hooks, Jerry Hoskins, Brenda Huffine, R. Ben

Jackson, Michael Jacobson,Terry Jarnell,Jeffrey

Jeffries,Richard E

Jeffries,Terry Ann

Jerner,Brian Johnson, Linda

Julian,Clark

Kelly,Barbara J. King,Cathy R.

Kufuor,John Osei Lamberth, Larry Lange, Erik G Lange, Irene Lawhorne, Gary Lazzaro, Donna Lenford,Judith A.

Long, Danette Lynn, Bonnie A

MacLagan, Marianne D

Marshall,John T

Marshall, Larry C Mays, W Dale McCullough, John

McNabb, Harold D. Nichols,Vicki Nichols,Vicki

Ogingo, Patrick Owen, Joan A Payne, Samuel

Pourcian,Jonathon A

Quintero, Tony

Reeder. Yvonne S Reyes. Linda

Schmidt, Bonnie Shaw, Michael Shields Debbie D Shuman, Karen

Smith, Annella S. Smith. Randy R. Squier, Graham

Stephans, Keith A Stewart Michael Stone, Larry

Sutton, Gary R

Taber, David R

Thomas, Danny Thomas, Dennis Thomas, James H Jr

Toews, Kenneth E Welling,Clifford N.

Williams Sandra J

Winter, Nancy

LEFT: Gary Hornberger prepares to make a phone call during the fundraising campaign held in the spring semester The phone-a-thon was successful in raising money for the new campus.

Harold Wilmington Extends BibleCourses

Liberty Home Bible Institute founded by Harold L Wilmington was off to a good start with 1,400 students registered.

As dean of the Thomas Road Bible Institute and Liberty Home Bible Institute, Dr Wilmington's prayer for his Institute students was the same asthatoftheApostle Paul who once wrote: "And now, brethren, Icommend you to God, and to the word of His grace, which isable to build you up, and give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified" Acts 20:32

RIGHT: Dr Harold L Wilmington, Vice President of Liberty Baptist Schools at his desk ABOVE: Dean of Thomas Road Bible Institute and also Director of Bible Seminars and Liberty Home Bible Institute Dr. Wilmington stands inthepulpit.

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TOP LEFT: Kenneth A. Chapman Associate Dean of the Thomas Road Bible Institute, signs diplomas BOTTOM LEFT: Instructor of John-Acts, and the Prison Epistles, Mr Chapman is a real inspiration to each student ABOVE: Anita Fordyce could be called the Institute's right hand being the secretary of the Institute

TRBI Singers Go On The Road To Sing

Through many miles of travel, the Institute singers have seen many come to know the Lord through song and testimonies The students arededicated, born again Christians who love the Lord. Having sung from California to Florida in over one hundred churches, the singers spread God's love to whomever they meet whether itbe atlunch break at McDonald's or after church ina church member's home.

BOTTOM: While at home the singers sing during Institute Chapel RIGHT: Senior Day was topped with singing by the Institute singers 8

TRBIChapel Lifts Coeds

Monday morning chapel offered inspiration and encouragment to the students of the Thomas Road Bible Institute. Many of the Institutes men participated in giving the Chapel messages.

In addition to the formal study program, seminars on partical topics were included such as; how to organize and carry out a bus ministry, how to finance a church program and over 31 more topics

LEFT TOP: "Make a joyful noise''—the students join in singing while Jerry Morgan leads BOTTOM LEFT: During a seminar, a visiting pastor challenges students to preach the word Mrs Willmington interprets for the deaf. BELOW: A student lends his talent on the guitar to the chapel program.

Year Holds Many Events

Thomas Road Bible Institute was involved in many activities this year. It was during these times that students fellowshipped and got to know each other better.

Some of the activities included the Spring Festival at which a variety of games was provided. The combination Thanksgiving-Christmas banquet was a success.Seniors were honored attheir annual day

Students were also part of the first Founder's Day program at which Dr. Jerry Falwell was honored

OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Jeff Clark prepares hot dogs at an Institute activity OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Rick and Rosemary and the Institute Singers provide music at the Senior Day program TOP MIDDLE Institute wives serve at the senior Day program BOTTOM MIDDLE: Dr Wilmington and Dr Glenn Sumrall converse over a cup of coffee at Founder's Day LEFT: Students fellowship at the combination Thanksgiving-Christmas banquet. ABOVE At the Spring Festival, contestants take turns throwing jello at fellow students

Married Men Beat Young

The 1976-77 basketball teams of the Thomas Road Bible Institute included the "New" and the "Older", with the "Older" holding their own with three wins out of five.Yes,the married men proved they still had it in them, and had a victorious season With much laughter and some bruises, the Institute sport of the season was basketball. Getting together for fun and fellowship for the students was the main objective of these games.

LEFT TOP: Singles: Joel Smith Randy Alexander, Tony Louie, Middle, Terry Blank, Dale Hise,and Joel Valenti. BOTTOM

LEFT: Before every game prayer is given by one of the team members. 'MIDDLE

TOP: Joel Valenti makes two points for the singles with Norman Eidson guarding for the married team BOTTOM MIDDLE: To start the game off Joe Nemeth and Randy Alexander jump high for their team while the players and audience look on

TOP RIGHT: Married Glen Davis Joe Nemeth, Paul Smith Jim Mitchell Jerry Pugh, Mark Jarvis, Bob Hart. Bruce Hughes. and Norman Eidson. RIGHT

MIDDLE: Senior Bob Hart seeks to make two for the married team

LHBI Ends First Year

Liberty Home Bible Institute ended its' first year with an enrollment of 1,400 In May of1978 many of these will cross theplatform of theThomas Road Baptist Church to receive their diplomas along with thecampus students

LHBI was started to give those who cannot come to Lynchburg a chance to reap the same benefits as the campus students. These home students use the same curriculum asthose here by meansof tapes and printed materials.

LEFT: A bulletin board displays the many aspects of Thomas Road Bible Institute including LHBI TOP MIDDLE: Secretaries Sandra Mitchell and Maggie Gray type various LHBI materials. TOP: Director Joel Pearson. ABOVE: Grading supervisor Sam Kitner talkswithone ofthe LHBIsecretaries.

Andrews, Bobby Roy Barden, Debra Diana

Bohachek, Robert Paul Bond, Stanley Dale

Caley,Wendy A Campbell, Melvin Hunter

Chandler, Larry Earl Clark,Jeffery Alan

Clark,Timothy Lynn Clements, Kyle Glenn

MIDDLE: Senior Kyle Clements leads singing during chapel

Coleman, John Aubrey Cox, William Oscar Jr

Cyphurt. David Daigle, Real Joseph

Danzeisen, Frank B Davis Roland Clark

Dillard, Robert Charles Dobyns, Raymond Austin Jr.

Doherty Richard Paul Eilers,Patsy Lou

Emery, Irene A

Emery, Jodie Lee

Geisel, Bernard Clare

Gilliland,Nancy Jean

Griffith, Robert Claud

Hannah, Sammie E.

Harley,Wallace Daniel

Harris,Cathey Buchanan

Harris, Michael Dean Hart, Robert Dean

Hise, Dale Wesley

Hodge, Lonnie Allen

Hogan, George Dale

Holloway, Henry Taylor Jr Hoover, Rebecca Louise

Horsley, Fredrick Neal

Humphrey, Donald Lee Hunter,John David Irwin,Alan W Jackson, Charles Richard

Jarvis, Robert Mark

Johnson, Curtiss Melvin

Kifer,George Wesley Jr.

Laterza, Daniel Anthoney Jr

Lenherr, Donald Harvey

MIDDLE: Taking notes is very important for students preparing for the ministry as Frank Mancini demonstrates

Louie, Tony Magas, John Jr. Mahoney, Clark Alexander Mancini, Frank Robert Sr Mariner,Thomas Robert

McCafferty, Michael Dennis McCraw, Jon Guy McCraw, Raymond Wayne Merrill, Richard Francis Michaud, Normand Noe

Morgan, Jerry Clifford Morris, Elizebeth Ann Morton,Victor Wayne Mullinix,Edna Eileen Mulloy, Karen Louise

Nemeth, Joseph Frank Peters,George David Phipps, Robin Denice Pieratt,Melody Jergens Rivera,Manuel Jorge

Robinson, Maxwell Palmer Romero, Edward Anthony Rose, Larry Eugene Rowsey, Hansford Curtis Schaub, John Gregory

MIDDLE: Prayer for each other is the motivating force in the Thomas Road Bible Institute Senior Curt Johnson takes prayer requests inchapel

Schock, Stanely Thomas

Sebring,Clayton Henry

Settle,Albin Douglas

Singletary,Walter Elwell Smith, Paul Wendell

Smithey, Danny Lynn

Stapf, Herbert Anton

Stewart, Edward Andrew

Taylor,Wayne Edward Sr Thomas, Joseph David

Valenti,Joel D. Vaughan, Hubert L.

Vermillion,Robert Lloyd

Wadsworth, Myron Charles Waggoner, Judith Ann

Wells,John Raymond

Whetsell, Maggie Kathleen White,Terry Lee

Welhelm, Harold Lloyd Wills,Richard C

Wilson,Connie Jean Young, Deborah Lynn

Aish,Walter V.

Alexander, James R

Arend, Ricky J

Barber, Jeremiah P

Beal,Clayton L

Bianchi,Victor R

Bivins,Kenneth R

Bondoson, Carlene J

Bornemeier, Don L

Bowers, David W

Campbell, Darrell T

Campbell, Raymond A

Crank, John M Ill Davis,Glen D

Douglas, Gilbert L

Duff, Kenneth M Dunn, Margie E

Duskin, Bonny L

Erienbach, John H

Eidson, Robert N Edwards, Kenneth B

Eakin,Aaron W

Farkas, Bruce A

Frantz,George H

Gaff,Walter L

Goplin,Teresa A.

Gosnell, Victor M.

Greiman, Annalce C.

Hamilton, Randy S Horn, George J

Hosier, Estelle M

Hosier, Robbie R

Howland, Charles B Hughes, Bruce

Huff,Gary W.

Adkins, Curtis C

Aish, Carolyn A.

Jarvis, Cheryl Johnson Wanda L

Kidd Beverly J

Killian,Gerald L

King, Ruthann E Killian, Penny A.

Kinsey, George H.

Layton, William

Lawrenson, Richard S

Lawrence, Jeanne

Lindley Larry J

Loftis,Virgil D

Lyons, Ray T

Lyons. Patricia M.

Marshall, Paul R

Maule, C Thomas

McHone, Sabnna

Miersma, Ubo

Mortez, Roger L. Nickell,Joni G.

O'Neil, William H

Osborne, Russell G

Ott, Robert J

Payton, Paul E

Petty, James E

Pittsenbarger, William F.

Plank, Terry U. Preston. William R.

Pugh, Jerry S

Reynolds, Donald A

Reynolds, Harvey L

Rice, Herbert L

Rice,Warren M Jr

Roberts, Mark W Robertson, Lois J

Rozell Orlando J Jr

Sady, Louis S

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Sorot, Claude F.

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Seminary AwaitsStateAccreditation

When rebuking those who thought of themselves as experts in the law, Jesus said, "Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, not the power of God" (Matthew 22:29).

"Scriptural Scholarship Aflame" is the motto of Liberty Baptist Seminary Classroom and library facilities were moved this year from the Thomas Road locationto the Keith Building at Sixth and Church Streets in downtown Lynchburg. Expansion of the seminary library contributed immensely to the prestige of this graduate school of theology, which awaited granting ofapproval from theVirginia Council ofHigher Education. With the approval, Liberty Baptist Seminary maygrant two bonafide graduate degrees, a Master of Divinity in Theology and a Master of Arts inChristian Education.

For the first time in the seminary's three-year history, more than 100 students from allparts of the nation and many countries enrolled toseek deeper knowledge of God's Holy Word. The desirein the heart of Dr Robert Hughes, dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary, is to see the students of LBS be used mightily of God in one last great harvest before the trumpet sounds, and the Lord Himself descends from Heaven with a shout,tocall His people home.

May it never be said of the graduates of Liberty Baptist Seminary, "Yedo err,notknowingthe scriptures,northepower ofGod."

DR ROBERT L HUGHES (TOP)

Dean

DR CARL J DIEMER, JR (RIGHT)

Administrative Assistant to Dr Hughes Professor ofTheology,Church History

DR FRANK J SCHMITT (FAR RIGHT) Professor and Head of Division ofChristian Education

DR JOHN BURNS

Professor of New Testament, Greek

DR. AUSTIN B. TUCKER

Professor of Homiletics, Missions,Evangelism

DR. HAROLD McNABB

Professor of Christian Education. Counseling

DR WAYNE STERLING

Professor of Old Testament, Hebrew

JUDY GERLINGER Faculty Secretary

MYRA LUCAS Administrative Secretary

LINDY KIDD

Old-TimeGospelHourSecretary

DOROTHY HEDDING, EILEEN STALLARD

Librarian, Assistant Librarian

Enpsalms Sing At LBS ValentineBash

February 19 marked the second banquet of the year for seminary students Held in the Stewart Arms Hotel, this affair included music by the Enpsalms,a message by Dean Robert Hughes and some unexpectedly humorous skits Barb Doane highlighted the skits by accidentally touching off the fire alarm and shouting, "This is not part of the skit," as her face turned red.

RIGHT: Bob Gass and Scott Walker shoot the breeze between skits BELOW: Pat Bellosa pleads with husband David before he leaves for work FAR RIGHT: Barb Doane fumbles around fire alarm

Christmas Banquet Draws Seminarians

Seminary students shared many activities with LBC and TRBI, but had their own bashes as well Among those was the Christmas banquet on December 10 at the Stewart Arms Hotel It was hard for single males to find dates, for the number of "sem ferns"is small. But Dr. Hughes is working on it He, Dr Guillermin and Dr Falwell have located seven Scriptural areas in which women may serve the Lord infull-timeChristian work Perhaps more seminary females are on the way.

LEFT: Bob Harris and Pat Greenhalgh converse at the Christmas banquet TOP: Seminarians enjoy food and fellowship before the banquet program begins

ABOVE: Rosemary Wilhelm sings for LBS students

LBS Students Have Openness WithStaff

One of the busiest rooms at Liberty Baptist Seminary last year was the faculty office where sometimes secretary Judy Gerlinger served as a watchdog, protecting professors from students who would wander into their offices without an appointment. However, the instructors were available to counsel their students Less busy occasions included a seminary breakfast at Ramada Inn with speaker Jerry Falwell

TOP: Dr Harold McNabb prepares to receive a student for counseling in his office RIGHT: Dr Jerry Falwell, Dr Hughes and Dr Diemer wait in line for food at a banquet at Ramada Inn TOP LEFT: Dr Diemer helps Roy Dail decide what courses to take. ABOVE: Joseph Lormejuste, taking a test, triesto remember what the abomination of desolation isallabout

LBSersPlay Volleyball

In addition to regular annual intramural basketball with LBC, LBS students spent Thursday evenings playing city league power volleyball at the Timberlake gymnasium. Greg Geraldson was the team captain.Sometimes play was so tough that one girl refused to play and another broke three vertebrae—but praise the Lord anyhow!

TOP LEFT: Bev Buffington takes time off from teaching at LCA and trumpet playing tovolley on "Bump Brethren" team

TOP RIGHT: Pat Greenhalgh uses her whole body in preparing to receive set-up LEFT: Team captain Greg Geraldson prepares to serve.

Grads Prepare For Last Great Harvest

EUGENE S. ALBERT

Gene expects to enterChristianeducation work,mostlikely asaministerofChristianeducation in a church

PATRICIA BELLOSA

Pat was married last Christmas to David Bellosa, who plans to become a youth pastor.

FREDERICK J. BEYER

Jack hopes to start a new church in the Marysville-Dutv cannon area of southeastern Pennsylvania, the area of the country he hails from

BARBARA R. DOANE

Presently a supervisor of 4-year-olds at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Barb hopes to be involved in Christian educationasa"teacherofteachers."

DERL EVERMAN

Deri, originally from Kentucky, feels led of the Lord to pastor a congregation

MICHAEL P. GASS

Mike married Marilyn Kuszmaul on May 13 and left for Medford, Oregon, to begin "an independent,fundamental, Bible-preaching,baptizing, soulwinning, devil-kicking church," along with his brother Bob

ROBERT R GASS

Bob and his wife Charlene left for Medford, Oregon, to start "an independent, fundamental, Bible-preaching, baptizing, soul-winning, devil-kicking church" along with his brother Mike

RONALD E. GATLIN

Ron has spent one semester atTennessee Temple Seminary in Chattanooga, after which he probably will serve as principal of a Christian day school

GREGORY M. GERALDSON

Greg is considering working as an assistant minister of a church in Florida, but also is praying about joining Wycliffe Translators

GEORGE E GRAY

George and his wife Bette are looking forward to the birth of the New Testament Church in Indiana Pennsylvania, where he will be pastor

PATRICIA GREENHALGH

Now with two master's degrees, Pat says she is willing to do whatever the Lord wants, which may include marriage and returning to Rhode Island, her home state, as a teacher and writer

RICHARD HENDERSHOT

Rich is considering workingin a children's home for a year, after which he may start his own

STAN HOWERTON

Stan's plans beyond graduation involved preaching, but he had no definite plans.

GAIL M. JOHNSON

Gail isinterested inmissions, with a burden for Asia She possibly will work with Asian internationals in the United States

ELROY J. NEWMAN

Roy willwork as a minister of Christian education ina church, but he isnot sure where yet.

DARYL L NEWTON

Daryl's plans include furthering his education this year at Trinity Seminary in Deerfield Illinois, after which he willteach in a Bible school

NORMAN PRATT

Having graduated last December, Norm isnow pastor of a fundamental Baptist church inJohnson City,Tennessee

STEVEN VANDERGRIFF

Having graduated last December. Steve set out for Holtville, California, youth pastor under Don Crain.a 1976 LBS graduate

Fridays Mark LBS Chapel

LBS students had their own chapel service every Friday at Keith Building.Among the speakers this year were Dr. Falwell, Dr. Harold Fugian,Dr James Lea,J C Grooms and every member of the seminary faculty.

TOP: James Lea, an Alabaman pastor, lectures on the ministry of confrontation at chapel

ABOVE: Pat Greenhalgh remarks on the chapel service to her friend Bob Harris. RIGHT: Dean Tony meditates in library in preparation for chapel service.

Seminary Undergrads Continue Studies

Antoine Alexis

Richard U Alvarez

David Arlington

Diana Ayers

Earl Barnett

Myles Randolph Beck

Jerry Bennett

Sandor Bogner

Jerald C Bohstedt

John R Branch

Ralph Brasure Jr.

Roscoe Brewer

Randall Brooks

Charles Cade

Daniel Chaffin

D. Roy Dail

Kemmie

Ronald Davis

Earl L. Denny

Ted E Derrick

Rodney

Roger

Robert

Gregory Fisher

D. Bruce Fleming

Randy A Franz

John R Gerlinger

Michael L Gibson

Mason Dize, Jr

Rex Duff

D. Earls

J.Elliott

C. Elness

Jack D Elswick Dane Emerick

Thomas L Foltz

Richard R Gray Robert Harris

Alfred G. Henson Larry Holloway

Dennis R Hostetler

John M Houghton

William Hutchinson

F Dale Kennedy

Rodney Kidd

Harold S Large Thomas Lineburger Joseph Lormejuste

P. Steve Malenick

Rich G. Matteson

Barry J McCoy

Nancy Miller

W Kirt Mitchell Douglas D Monroe Philip Murphy

W. Tom Owens

D. Sling Patterson

Stephen R Proodian Brian Read Ronn D Read

Randall Rebold

Wayne J Regl

Craig Riddell

David Schwartz

Yong Chin Shin

Samuel Shropshire

James A.Skinner

Ricky C.Stafford

James Stallard

Kurt L.Strong

Jerome W. Swank

E Grier Tanner

Sandra Ann Taylor

Dean T Tony

Gary Trauter

Gary L. Troester

Kenneth Waggoner

Scott Walker

Celeste Wemp

Harold WheelerJr.

Richard A. Whitaker Robyn Wisdom Philip Wood

Couple Makes LBS History

Nancy Miller arrived in Lynchburg from Ohio last August to enroll at LBS Jim Brasure, who graduated in 1976 from LBC, also enrolled at LBS In October, the two met In November, they started dating In December, Jim asked Nancy to marry him. In August, they were united in matrimony in Cleveland, Ohio, by Dr. Harold McNabb, who felt he played an important part in bringing them together. Truly, "the greatest of these is love."

LEFT: Jim Brasure has now left his mother and father and has cleaved unto his wife Nancy, and they twain have become one flesh

LBC Campus Progresses

"What's the big announcement going to be" asked LBC students as chapel began. They were soon to find out that God had laid iton the heart ofone ofhisservants todonate a building to the school

During "Miracle Month", February 1977, this was one of the many miraclesthatoccurred.God's people gave over two million dollars above operating costs

Because of this,construction began on Liberty Mountain in March on the new buildings. With the intent of completing seven buildings by September, construction continued at a rapid pace throughout the summer.

ABOVE: BillMeengy presents a check to Dr Jerry Falwell in the amount of $500,000 The money was given by Mr. Meengy's mother-in-law. RIGHT: Bulldozers move dirt in preparation for the erection of another building

Team Earns Top Honors

Liberty Baptist College achieved a first this year as the wrestling team cam home from Pennsylvania with theNational Christian College Athletic Association championship inthe spring

Preparation was the key as the Flames had worked hard all year. This determination and work paid off astheteam took thetopspot from Messiah Coolege, last year's winner.

Outstanding wrestlers were the fournationalwinners:Wayne Smith, Jesse Castro, Tom Brittain, and Dick Whitaker. These were among the best from fourteen colleges from several states.

ABOVE: Wayne Smith receives his plaque proclaiming him the top winner in the nation inhis weight class LEFT: One ofthe LBC wrestlers prepares toexecute a take-down on his opponent during thecompetition.

LBC Pupils See Europe

Highlighting the school year were many things, but for a small group ofstudents,atriptoEurope ismost remembered.Thisgroup,under the direction of Dr.Woodrow Kroll was in Europe from March 22 toApril 13

Among the reasons for the trip was the study of church history. Some ofthe placesofinterest were Rome, Geneva, and Paris,the trip offered the studentsan opportunity for some valuable learning.

TOP: One of the monuments of church history is the Luther PlatzinWorms, Germany ABOVE: Wendall Walker prepares to photograph some of the native people RIGHT: Dr Kroll,leader of the tour group, relaxesbefore moving on tothenextstop

Year Shows Many Faces

1976-77 What kind of year was itasLiberty Baptist College? Some remember the liquidation ofthe debt asthemajor accomplishment of the year The visitation bythe Southern Association of Schools and Universities wasa major milestone. While these are pleasant memories, several things ofan unpleasant nature were also part of the year. Many recall the lossof friendsand loved ones in death. The resignation of Mrs.Gloria Miller, dean ofwomen andDr.Mark Lloyd, chairman ofTRF, left vacant positions that will be hard tofill However, astheyear ended, each one reflected on how each of these things were integral parts ofthe whole plan of God.

As onesmall part oftheplanof God, the1976-77 Selah staffhad a productive year. Many things were accomplished and new and better plans were putinto practice

Without the help of several people, this year would not have been a success Perhaps thehardest person tothank would be Mrs Alice LaVoie,our Josten's American Yearbook representative Another thank-you to Smith Studio The Selah staff would liketothank Ken Williams for the cover design. Thanks areextended tothose students who were not on staffbut lenta hand along the way: Michelle Johnson, Sandy Butler, Sandi Bodenhagen, Clark Julian, Jim Sample, and Randy DeVaul.Finally, a special thanks to allstudents, faculty, and staff of the Liberty Baptist Schools for much appreciated cooperation.