On th e air

Story by Dianne Hartwell and Tammy Putnam

providing itselfwith nearly 4,000potential listeners

The training availableat the station provided students interested in thebroadcast-

I ou'relisteningtoWLBG . . . A M 55 . . . the Spirit ofLiberty." These words could be heard over the entire LBCcampus this year for thefirst time Theradio training program that began on Liberty Mountain three years ago extended its broadcast campus-wide inthe 1982-83 school year, ingfieldwith amethod toaccomplish their career goal and an awareness of the responsibilities oftheir futurejob.

"WLBCI is a Christ-honoring organization," said Station Manager Paul Rapinchuk, a senior from Darien,III "It's necessary to encourage and inform students through music and programming sothat through listeningthestudent can livea life that is pleasing andglorifying toGod."

THE 1982-83 WLBU STAFF: (Kneeling) Bob Lightfoot, Don Doebler, Doug Claxton, Tom Sweat, Lisa Landry, Jay Madas;(standing, front row) Darrell Oiling, Julie Jeffries, Janice Bellairt, MikeSweigart, Bart Truman,Ed Wrigglesworth, Ray Jones, Doug Forner, PaulRapinchuk; (back row) Ernie Holmes, Lisa Gross, Kevin Swartz, Deva Singh, Nille Willats, Dave Campbell.

In addition tothis goal, thestation desired to be "distinctly Christian" in all parts ofitsprogramming andtotrainstudents interested in radio broadcasting to become aware of the working atmosphere of a radio station.

Students began working toward these goals on the first day of the semester, learninghow towriteresumes and to make audition tapes

"Working with WLBCI," said Doug Forner, the senior program manager from Bel Air,Md., "exposed me tothe various administrative and human inter-relational decisions necessary for successful handling ofthese areas after graduation."

Staff members received college credit for working with the station.Everyone on staffwas enrolled inone ofthe RadioPracticum classes which enabled him to receive academic credit along with permanent records ofhis course work

WLBG placed few stipulations on its broadcasters; future disc jockeys were able to express their own styles andfelt freetobe creative Programming consisted mainly of contemporary Christian music with GPIWorld News at thetopof each hour "55 News Highlights"and other specialprograms were alsobroadcastover the station throughout the day.

WLBG operated under the dean of students and afaculty advisor,both of whom guided the station in broadcast matters The LBCadministration also hadideasfor the growing station, including using it to broadcast announcements to thestudent body

WLBG also developed plans for the future, plans that include becoming an FM station broadcasting throughout Lynchburg.

Junior Darrell Oiling, a staff member from Zion,III., said hisfuture goal was"to have a better overall performance and more understanding of limited schedules and ofworking asa team."

The realization ofOlling's desire in the near future ispossible with thefacilities that thestation operated on campus this year WLBG hasbecome better equipped in recent years and should continue its development as the school expands and more students become interested.

WLBG's expansion to campus-wide broadcasting this year brought the "Spirit ofLiberty" alive. Asit continues to expand and improve, the future should seethat same spirit become a vital force both on the LBC campus and in the surrounding community

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Story by KathySinclair

fAugus t brought students back to school and there was something happening everywhere. The Student Government Association began toplan and act on activities to enhance student life

Gnder the leadership of President Tom Barnes, the Student Government adopted the slogan "SGA — Sharing the Common Life." Thus the year began fFall came faster than expected It was time for spectacular color, trips to the Peaks of Otter and hoedowns "Ya'll