1980-1981 DMLC Messenger Vol. 71 by Martin Luther College

DMLC FACUL1Y EXPANDS AND CHANGES by Greg Boll Once again we are privileged to have a number of changes in and additions to the DMLC faculty. Former Dean of Students Lloyd Huebner has taken on his new position as president of the college. F"tlling Huebner's former post is Pastor Thomas F. Zarling. Besides these changes in administration. we also welcome Professors Rolland Menk and Davld Wendler into the Division of f.ducation; Pastor Kenneth Puch as instructor of religion and assistant to the dean; and Mark DeGarmo, Judy Ozburn, and Brenda Black as instructors of music. Glad to have you with us! President Huebner is no stranger to us here on campushe was our dean since 1967. He grew up in Manitowoc, W1SConsin, attended Northwestern Prep, Northwestern College, and the W1Sconsin Lutheran Seminary. Prior to going to the Seminary, he spent one year here as Ml.A's tutor. After graduating from the

Seminary in 1951, he served congregations in Alaska, Tolstoy, South Dakota, and Wood Lake, Minnesota. lo J958, he accepted the call to start Lakeside Lutheran High School and became its first principal. It was from here that he was called to be DMLC's Dean of Students. President Huebner says that he is happy in his new work and is very pleased with the excellent staff DMLC has. His prayer for all of us is that we would grow in grace and learn to appreciate more the truths of the Savior. Dean Zarling comes to us from Brookings, South Dakota, where he served as pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church and as WELS Campus Minister at South Dakota State. He was born in McNary, Arizona, and spent most of his boyhood days in Wisconsin. He attended MLS, North· western College, and the Seminary, graduating in 1969. His first call was to Lincoln Heights Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was pastor until

1974. from there he went to

Paul's Lutheran School in Green Bay, W1Sconsin. Professor Menk was born and raised in Nicollet, Minnesota He attended Nicollet High School and then came to DMLC, where he graduated in 1963. Since then he has received an M.S. in Education from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, and has done post• graduate work at South Dakota State in Brookings. He says he enjoys working with the seniors and is very impressed with the entire campus family. He is also

T. Zarling Brookings. Dean Zarling says he is impressed at how DMLC has changed from a small college structure to a larger college administration. As Dean of Students, he hopes to continue to develop positive attitudes and also help the people he deals with develop self-confidence. Teaching curriculum and also serving as student teacher supervisor is Professor Rolland Menk, formerly principal of St.

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amazed at the great changes that have taken place since he was here as a student. Professor David Wendler is aiso teaching curriculum and supervising student teachers. He comes to us from Appleton, WJSconsin, where he was principal of Riverview Lutheran School. He was born and grew up in Brownsville, Wisconsin, attended high school at Wmnebago Lutheran Academy, and then went to OMLC,

STIJDENf BODY ELECTS OFFICERS by Miriam Zimmermann Are you an informed student at DMLC? Do you know the people that represent YOUR school? To whom would you tum with a complaint, suggestions, or idea? Class officers and representatives are student-elected people who organize school or class activities. Some of these people make up the Collegiate Council. This Council serves the entire student body by staging various activities throughout the year. Homecoming, Snow Carnival, and Spring Banquet are some of these activities. The Student Union Board officers and class representatives function with the Luther Memorial Union. Tournaments of various types are scheduled throughout the year. Proper conduct in the Student Union is also a concern of the board This organization also decides what to do with the fee paid by every student for the general functioning of the Student Union. An informed student ought to know who is representing his class and school. Following is a list of the people that the student body elected. Now is your chance to become acquainted with them.

Collegiate Council President - Randy Cochran Vice President - Dave Ebert Secretary - Betsy Giesert Treasurer - Diane Schramm

Collegiate Council Representatives Seniors: Jill Douglas Susan Manthe John Lange Mike Wilde Juniors: Lisa Albrecht Beth Worgull Paul Danuser Paul Griepentrog Substitutes: Chris Hains Dave Koester Sophomores: Pete McWaters Dave Schleef Rachel Zenker Deb Roekle Substitutes· Susan Koch Clint Tesch Freshman: Heidi Hansen Deb Peterson Jason Muench Kurt Rosenbaum Substitute: Carolyn Voss

Class Officers Senior: President -

Junior: President - Mark Dobberstein Vice Pres. - Paul Thiesfeldt Secretary - Sandy Knuath Treasurer - Mary Haag Sophomore: President - Dave Schleef Vice President - Kevin Sonntag Secretary - Jeri Mohr Treasurer - Donna Knuth Freshman: President - Arnold Waddell Vice Pres. - Philip Hackbarth Secretary - Kelly Schwartz Treasurer - Joel Babonic

Student Union Board President - Jon Woldt Vice Pres. - Paul Pappenfuss Secretary - Cindy Hammer Treasurer - Suzy Peter

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... graduating in 1970. Just this year he received his M.S. in curriculum and supervision from the Univesity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Professor Wendler says he really enjoys it here and is greatly impressed by the students· dedication in wanting to serve the Lord in His church. He hopes to give as much of himseU as he can and make himselJ available to students whenever possible. Helping out Dean Zarling and also teaching 'History of Israel' is Tutor Kenneth Pasch. The entire

Junior Representatives - to be elected Sophomore Representatives John Goldman Miriam Zimmermann

IC. Pa9cll Freshman Representatives Amy Wenzel Mike Oesch

would like to go to either Bethany Seminary or the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in the near future and continue his services as a minister of the Word. Miss Judy Ozburn is another well-known face here on campus. She also graduated from DMLC just this past spring. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and attended Wis-

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Vice President - Gene Pfeifer Secretary - Rachel Freier Treasurer - Lois Spaude

Pasch's ordination as a pastor in the WJSconsin Synod at the opening service on August 24th. Tutor Pasch was born in Red Wmg, Minnesota, and was raised in Hastings, Minnesota, and later in Esqmdido, California. He went to high school in Escondido and then attended Palomar College for two years. After that he journeyed to Watertown for four years at NWC, and then to the Seminary at Mequon, graduating this past spring. He says he likes DMLC and is looking forward to teaching and working with the students. Music instructor Mark DeGarmo is a familiar face to just about everyone here at OMLC. (Who could ever forget his immortal laugh?) Mark was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and raised in Genoa and later Chaseberg, Wisconsin. He went to Onalaska Luther High School, and then came here to DMLC, graduating this year. He says he was pleased about getting a call here and feels he can learn a lot from it. He adds that he feels comfortable in his new role and hopes to do a good job of teaching and instilling the spiritual aspect of music. He

campus family was greatly privileged to witness Tutor

consin Lutheran High School. From there she came to good old DMLC. Right now she is teaching forty-four organ students. She says that she was really surprised about getting a call to DMLC and that she enjoys it a great deal. She notes that it feels really different to be on the other side of things but sees it as a very good e,cperience for herself. Also serving as an instructor of music is Miss Brenda Black. Presently residing in Gibbon, she was born in Sleepy Eye, and

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EDITORIAL AAL GIVES GRANT by Dawn Fuerstenau Have you ever wondered how theMessenger gets from a writer's pen to your mailbox? Staff members Denise Volz, Karen Whittler, Laura

Steiner, Beth l..auersdorf, Miriam Zimmermann, Kathy Kudek, Janet Spiegelberg, Paul Danuser, and Dawn Fuerstenau did. These nine students learned the answer to that question and more during a seven-hour newspaper workshop held here on campus September 12 and 13. A generous grant from ML made it all possible. Mr. Robert Scherzer, a former DMLC graduate and now a graphic arts specialist, conducted the workshop. He brough literally stacks of information in pamphlets, style books, and guide sheets to share with us and to give us some very practical "hands on" experience. For instance, if anyone was up early Saturday morning they may have seen us clustered around the windows of the Academic Center with papers on the panes. We were using the light from outside to learn how to "puU a tape·· which is a procedure used to make straight lines. (Paul didn't like that because he couldn't make a straight line.) We also gained experience using Exacto knives and picture reduction wheels. The workshop covered the many aspects involved with a newspaper publication. Good layout practices were stressed as was the importance of good photography. Ways to make an article more readable were also some of the things taught The small number of participants made it possible for everyone to be closely involved in the workshop. The staff members who attended agree that it was a very interesting and valuable experience. We hope The Messenger reflects some of the things we learned.

POElRY CORNER My Summer Rose Today. I walked outside and picked the last rose of summer. As I held the rosebud in my hand, I thought of how delicate and fragile it was, just as my life is. I brought it inside the house and placed it in a small vase filled with water. Throughout the day, my rose grew by spreading out its dainty, red petals and I though of how I had grown over the summer just like my rose. Each day, I had spread out all my gifts God had given to me and l had used them to the best of my knowledge. My life, like this rose, was so complex and yet contained a simple beauty. This was my last rose of summer. As I sat watching it slowly die, I thoughtof the fading summer and my memories of past summers. I also thought of the coming winter and prayed to God that the coming winter would be as warm in my heart as summer was. Nancy Klubafl

Paul Danuser, Dawn Fuerstenau, Janet Splegelberg, and Mlrlam Zimmermann were four of the students involved lo the Messenger workshop here on campus. A grant from AAL made this great leamlng experitnce possible.

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Consider What You Have Consider what you have and thank God . . . . Consider the miraculous, seeing orbs intaking breatble881y the beauteous wonders of God's world. There are those who have never known color and only know blank, black, sameness. Consider what you have and glorify . . . . Co08lder the Immense lnvolveness in ottering one Uttle, understandable word, all systems go, we can communicate. There are those who struggle with flaying arms and gestures to express to us The meanJngs and feelings we share naturally. Consider what you have and appreciate . . . . Those who have much, will be given much, those who have little that which they have will be taken away. The first step lo loss ls an unreallzatioo . . . Consider what you have carefully and hang on to it Rebecca Bennett

Editor-in-Chief ................•......•........ Dawn Fuerstenau Assistant Editors .................... Greg Boll . . • Eric BerQhardt News Editor .....•........ .... .. .... .... ... Miriam Zimmermann Layout Editor ............ ...... ................. ... Kathy Kudek Photography Editor •..••.....•..............•... Steve Grosinske Circulation Manager ........................... Janet Spiegelberg Business Manager ...............•.............••. Nancy Kluball WRITERS ................ ... ...... Dave Hagen . . . Laura Steiner Beth Lauersdorf . . . Al Doh m . . . Laurie Miller . . . Dave Ebert Laurie Steeby . . . Connie Schick . . . Marsha Zank Kurt Rosenbaum . . . Michele Ceralo . . Janet Kindt Lisa W illiams LAYOUT ......................... Denise Volz . • . Karen Whittier PHOTOGRAPHY .....•.. Bill Scharf . . . Al Dohm . . . Dave Heup CIRCULATION . . . . . BUSINESS . . . . . TYPING Krueger Donna Knuth . . Cat hy Williams . . . Terri Eckert Laura Steiner . Cindy Kueker . • . Joyce Kindt . Michele Ceralo Ellen Ruhland . Janet Coralee Kolbow. . Jeanne Matuszak . Laura Stoenzinger ART ......................... Charis Habeck . . . Sheila Hughes ADVISOR .......•........ ..... .... ....... ..... Prof. A . Koestler

The DMLC MESSENGER is published during the months of September, October, November, December, February, March, April, and May. The s ubscription price is two dollars per annum. Single copies are twenty-five cents. We request payment in advance. All business communications should be addressed to the Business Manager. Contributions from all , alum.ni, undergraduates, and friends are appreciated.

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raised in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. She went to MLA. for four years and then attended Bethany for two years, graduating in 1979. She ''took the year off' last year and worked here at DMLC in the registrar's office. She says she was surprised when she got the call here and feels it is a good

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experience. She adds that it seems strange to be on the other end of things. She's planning on going to Mankato State arter the year is over to pursue further study in the area of secondary music education. Let us all join together in thanking the Lord for once again providing workers like these who are dedicated to Him. Surely this is a blessing of the highest order! May we be motivated by lhis great blessing to once again dedicate ourselves to His service.

''WHO DUN ID'' by Denise Volz This year's taliplay, ''The Night is My Enemy," will prove to be different from any other play that has been performed at DMLC in the past. We congratulate the cast of this year's play. Female cast members include: Lois Abel, Ruth Hackbarth, Peggy Ogg, Dawn Krenke, and Dawn Rosenau. Male roles were obtained by: Paul Danuser, Kurt Rosenbaum, Paul Steinbeck, Jason Muench, and Broce Schwark. Paula Arndt is this year's director. "The Night is My Enemy" is a murder mystery. The main character is Roane, a blind girl, play~ by Lois Abel, a freshman. The story revolves around Roane, who lives with her aunt and unde. A servant girl at the house is kiled, and a murder investigation insues. Paula Arndt, the director, is looking fonvard to working wilh the cast this season. Paula says, "This play will be very challenging to me, as weU as everyone else. I don't have much

DIGS UP PAST by Beth lauersdorf What did you do this summer? This question is asked and answered many times during the first days of school. Typical answers are worked, took a trip, or nothing. Dr. Anson F. Rainey would have a different answer: digging up the past. Dr. Rainey is a professor at the Institute of Archeology of TelAviv University. He shared his work with us on Monday, September 15th. Using a slide lecture, he presented the topic, "Bringing Biblical Studies down to f.arth." Through maps he explained some of the features of the physical geography of Bible lands. Other slides showed sites where Dr. Rainey and others have uncovered cities and even layers of cities. Dr. Rainey concluded by explaining that each summer some students come to help with the work and in the process earn summer school credits. He extended an invitation to DMLC to send a group there this summer. Who knows? Maybe next fall you can answer the age-old question by telling of your experience in Israel.

"School days, school days, Good ol' Golden Rule days .. :· Yes, the school year is upon us again, and with that, a brand new freshman class. You know the ones they walked around campus for the first week or so with perplexed looks on their faces, wondering where their classes were to be held, what their teachers were going to be like, where Luther Hollow was. AsofSeptember 10,therewere 234 Freshmen - 62 men and 172 women. Their registration on August 22 rolled along quite smoothly. A welcome banquet was held that evening to acquaint the students and their families with some of the profs. The morning of August 23 brougt Dean's orientation, where previously baffled frosh became even more bewildered, trying to remember what they were and were not to do. Then it was on to the Freshman Mixer on Sunday evening,

August 24. Here the new students found thattheywere not the only ones befogged and confounded with the first weekend of college life, and they met others in the same boat. At last, on September 4, the postponed Big Brother-Big Sister picnic was held at Hermann Park. The purpose of this, in theory, was to un-perplex, un-baffle, unbewilder, un-befog, and unconfound the students by permitting them to ask upperclassmen any questions about school and campus life. By now the school year is well under way and most freshmen have been introduced to all their classes and profs for the first semester. Most are in the swing of their "readin', writin', and 'rithmatic," and everything will be nor mal for about a year. Then in late - August, 1981, the activities and confusion will start again, with yet another freshman class.

CALENDAR CHANGE by Kimberly Strobel When we came back to school this Fall the most popular ques· tions circulating the campus were: "What did you do this summer?" "Did you get a job?" Most frequently the replies were: "No, I couldn't find a job." or "I spent the summer vacationing." WHY? The main reason being that we got out of school so late last spring. Well, this year is different because DMLC is on a new schedule. School began the last

Pinkham. Two pieces by, In Professor Anderson's words, "the greatest composer of the Western world," J.S. Bach, were then presented, ''Chorale Preludes from Clavierubung nl" consisted of three trio setting on the Gloria, and "All Glory be to God on High." The "Dorian Toccato"completed the second portion of the program. Professor Anderson chose pieces by three French composers for the final portion of his

week of August on the 25 instead of the second week of September as had been the case. With this early start our semester will end before Christmas. School will also let out earlier in sprng on May 16 to enable students to find summer jobs. This new schedule will encour age students to stay to the end of each semester to receive their important grades. Students will no longer have to ask to get off early in spring as they have done before.

ANDERSON IN CONCERT recital: "Chorale in E Major," by Cesar Franck; "Miniature," by Jean Langlais; and "Prelude and Fugue in B Major," by Marcel Dupre. These organ recitals enable DMLC students to gain a better understanding and a great appreciation of music. Although a great deal of planning and hard work is involved in the preparation of such a fine recital, Professor Anderson enjoys the challenge each new recital brings. Thank you, Professor Anderson, for sharing your God-given talent as an organist with us.

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experience in such heavy drama." The play is not all heavy though. The play definitely has its light and funny moments. "I believe that it will be a very good play, and there is a lot of talent in the cast." There is also the problem of having a blind character for a lead Pretending to be blind is not easy, and it requires much practice. This is another challenge, Paula said, that will need work. The cast practices five nights a week in the auditorium from 7:30-10:30, and everything is going well. All the work will pay off when the play opens on October 31. Many rehearsals are in the future for everyone involved in the play. Long hours and lat e nights will be needed to make this year's play better than ever before. So don't forget about your fellow students every night practicing for the big day. Mark October 31 and November 1 on your calendar. This yeM's play is one you never will forget.

by Janet Kindt On Sunday, September 21, an organ recital was presented by Ames E. Anden10n, professor of music at DMLC. Professor Anderson has performed many programs here since he joined the faculty in 1961. The first selection Professor Anderson played was "A Prophecy," written by the contemporary American composer, Daniel

The DMLC music department prides itself in piano and organ studies. And well they should, they shape and mold some students into very talented musicians. On Monday, September 8th, in the campus auditorium. many had the opportunity to hear a former student, Doris Kitzerow, make the organ pipes come alive. Doris Kitzerow. from Woodland Wisconsin. graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School in 1974, after which she attended Dr. Martin Luther CoUege. As a music concentrate, she studied organ under the direction of Professor Backer, giving a joint recital with him in her senior year. After graduation in 1978,

she enrolled at the University of Minnesota to pursue her musical talents, and is now completing her Master of F'me Arts Degree. Doris's program included, "Prelude and Fugue in E Minor" by Bruhns. selections from J.S. Bachs "Eighteen Chorales" and also his "Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor", selections from Bender's "Missa Pro Organo. Opus 52", and Liszt's "Prelude and Fugue on BACH." Doris's plans for the future are vague, but as she put it. "lf God sees fit (or me to continue playing organ, or teaching it, then that's what I'll do." The Messenger wishes her ludt and much continued success in her future work.

DMLC RELIVES THE PAST by laura Steiner There was a day this September when dusting off the thirties didn't mean cleaning your dorm room of its 2½ fo6t accumulation of dirt for the first time this year. "Dusting Off the Thirties" was the name of a collection of skits about the 1930's performed by the Dakota Theatre Caravan. These skits interspersed with songs done by five performers comprised an interesting history of the depression and recovery era in South Dakota. The five characters were: Edith, a singer who quit the band to marry and in this production sees her general store close its Joors to the depression; Helen, a teacher whose educational background provided an analysis of the causes of the depression; Rollie, a farmer hit hard by low prices, and drought, Homer, a drifter whose travels provide a background for various stories; and a jack-of-all-trades, who portrays everything from a schoolboy to Helen's fiancee to Rollie's hired hand.

These skits were based on stories by actual residents of South Dakota. The five performers, Paul Harper, D. Scott Glaser, Mary Patton, Douglas Paterson, and Robyn Sue Schmidt wrote this production. They went out to the small towns of South Dakota. Visitng the small cafes and taverns of these places, they talked to people who lived through this time and incorporated their stories into this production. The Dakota Theatre Caravan consists solely of these five people. They write and produce each performance bx themselves. Their aim is to present material with which their audience can identify. They chiefly tour the Midwest, perfonning in small towns and rural areas. The show was excellently done. It gave the members of the younger generation a human insight into a time which drove many people to despair. It also brought back for those who lived in the 30's a vivid recollection of an era which surely made ~ lasting impression on them.

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Misinformation Dept 1) An arrested person is not limited to one phone call, the circumstances of the arrest detennine the no.'of phone calls. 2) The term "wolf' as applied to woman chasers is far from the behavior of the 4-legged wolves. They mate for life and are devoted parents. 3) The famed Bing Crosby song "White Christmas" did not make its appearance in the movie, "White Christmas" but in an earlier Crosby lick "Holiday Inn." Nor was the song his best seller, another Christmas song topped it, Silent Night. 4) For the information of Red Riding Hood, Grandma couldn't

have really had big eyes, humans' eyes are the same approximate size at maturity which comes at about age 9.

World Records DepL Big Loafers. The longest loaf of bread ever baked measured 90 ft The big bread was baked by United Bakeries of London, England in July, 1971. Easter Egg. The largest chocolate Easter egg weighed 550 lbs. and consisted of some $500 worth of chocolate. Compli· ments of Liverpool College of Crafts and Catering. Prize Pizza. The largest pizza was not from Italy but from Cambridge, N.Y., on January 9, 1971. It measured 11 ft 8 in. by 3

ft. 7 in. Super Sundae. The most monstrous ice cream sundae ever concocted is one of 833 lbs. by Bob Bercaw of Wooster Ohio built on July 13, 1971. It contained 42 flavors and 52 lbs of chocolate fudge syrup.

Odd Laws Dept 1) In Arkansas and South Carolina, it is illegal to file down a mule's teeth. 2) Oklahoma, a totally inland state, has a law against catching whales in its waters. 3) In Witchita, Kansas, it is illegal to carry a concealed bean snapper. 4) It is illegal to grow dandelions in Pueblo. Colorado.

"THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS

WENT OUT ON CAMPUS" by Miriam Zimmermann Electric typewriters stopped, the pep rally was delayed, occupants of the bathroom had trouble finding their way out, studies were disturbed, the library was more than just quiet, and the organs in the music hall suddenly ceased. Students of OMLC were attempting to carry out normal activities when a not-so-normal incident occurred On Thursday, September 11, 1980, the entire campus was plunged into outer, as well as inner darkness.

The transformer on campus malfunctioned after 9:00 p.m. and left a campus full of students in the dark for about four hours. The New Ulm firemen were called as a precautionary measure; however, no fire appeared. Although some emergency lights lit up parts of the dormitories. most students agreed it was much too dark to do home• work. Candles and flashlights played a part of the rest of the evening which proved to be any• thing but routine.

"The Lord'• Prayer contains 54 words, the Ten Command-

ments 296 words, the Bill of Rights 462 words. The recent Report of the Commission on federal Paperwork - which attacks the 'unprecedented paperwork burden' and seeks to 'minimize . . . lnfonnatioo reporting' - contains approximately 1,381,000 words, gathered compactl) Into 37 volumes." from "CONCISENESS"

by Nancy Klubafl Dear Mom and all, Well, here I am at school I'm finally unpacked and all settled in. It sure didn't seem like I packed much while I was at home, but when I finished carrying my 22 boxes and 2 suitcases upstairs to my room, I made a vow to pack lighter next year or else tent outside for the entire school year. It sure was tiring carrying my 22 boxes and 2 suitcases filled with my necessities up two flights of stairs. My first morning started by having to wait in ·line fifteen minutes to take a shower. I got the idea then to go to breakfast first each morning and then take my shower after I ate. but then I remembered that you taught me when I was younger not to go in the water right after eating. School has been going well. I'll tell you what classes I have and maybe a little bit about them. I have American Scene t o 1877. It's an interesting class, and I'm sure my grades in this class will go down in history. I have the same professor for American Scene as I do for Geography. I have only three words to say about Geography, and rm quoting my professor here: "the real world." I also have New Testament Epistles, Perception of Music, Introduction to Poetry and Drama, Psychology, and Phy. Ed. My organ lessons have been going well.

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snazzy clothes, such as a yellow tie, a red sportcoat, and pink pants.

Naomi Springstroh: I would bring into tile class examples of what I was teaching to c r eate interest on tile part of the student.

Jeanette Hemker: Much would depend upon tile children 111 my classes and what I am teaching. But generally, I would try to b4ll an interesting teacher and make my classes appeahng and colorful.

Roger Klockziem: I would use more fluctuation in my vocabulary. Norma Veach: I believe in atmosphere. I'd put up gay cur tains , have pink walls, and fiowers all over the room. Ver na Mischke:! supposel'd have to tell lots of jokes . Dave Waege: I would attend all the teachers' conventions and meetings possible to make the class hap!JY by announcing that I would not be present for some time.

Lyle Schneider: I'd hold an on the spot recess if tile class wa6 bored. Also, I'd wear real

~h Grade -=Tonno'ra11eld Paul Sipper t Bar bara Br1n.'<ma.nn Ellen Raabe

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~th ""llal e r gra f Roy P'rank Lynette Siverhus Phyliss Stehr

Your lhougbts

What would you do to make classes more inter esting ti you were a teacher?

Norma Panning: I would have more class participation with tile students givlng their opinions on the topics.

Harriet Stehr Gene Rodewald

LLL STAGES MODERN DRAMATIC PRODUCTION

Elaine Tullberg: I'd change the curriculum to include recess, art, recess, music, recess ..•. Dorma W itt: I would be i.nterested in tile subject myself, so that tile pupils would know what my aims would be in teaching, and they would understand tile subJect more Cully.

Ken Nolte: I'd have more clasE participation :-is far as games art: concerned 'l>tth the games pertaining to tile clas~. Dan Schmeling: I would talk Ln a Southern drawl; use concrete, semi-concrete and ab:;tract materials) and have the children dramatize "The Five Formal Steps." bv He, hart, .., 1,,.1.-st once a year.

OnAMATIS PERSONA!<;

Tne Luth, r Lnerary League presented 1t::; maJor production for Lh1,; yea?·, All My Sons by Arthur :\filler :,n Fc·bruary 24 and 25. In Splle cl the iad that the new stage curtdin Cailc-d to ru·rive on time, all went very well. The cast including • David 8rnhn, Pau lrnc Rupprecht, Roger Klockzieni, Elizabeth Alhrecht, Rolland Menk, Kd::,on Zimmerm,,nn. Ron Klug, J ean Quast, Ar 11.,; t<ndewald, and RalphSwantz fr. h.lndled the diiflcult, emotional drama well and wilhgood taste, The audience felt the crescendos and ctec r escendos of intensity as the tempo of the play chanJ!:ed to ll s many different moo~s. Manr compltments we:-e extoJ.1Jcd Lu bulh tht! cast and cli rectors. FranccH B. Krook served as director as:=:1sted by Tutor Wl.!stendorf. Stud~nt directors were Ron Zahn and Elaine Tullben! .

D.M. L.C. Meeeengu

April 1952

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· 1ntramur,a l Tournaments

Spring Sports Roster The Hilltoppers s pring sport's schedule opened April 22, when the baseball team tr aveled lo Owatonna to meet Plllsbury. The prospects for the season are rather questionable, especially in the fields of tennis and golf. With seven returning lettermen, the outlook. for the baseball season is more favorable. First baseman Ted Nommenson is the only jumor on the baseball squad. Luther has a str ong sophomore battery staff in the pitchers Ron Hauer and Jerry Gronholz, and catchers Ken Nolte and Roy Schlavensky. Other sophomores on the squad are Elmer Wohlers, Jim Behmer, Dale Schaumberg, and John Eaton. Freshmer. on the team arc Richard Veach, r ale Markgraf, Eugene Lang, Dave Fein, Jim Garlo, and Dick ,Krueger. Thl' four-man golf team has only two men eligible for the conference competition. They are Roger Hinz and Fred Wu lff. Seniors Carl Pautsch and Ron Fuerstenau complete the squad. Robert Meyer, Dale Schaumberg, Paul Benidt, Henry Hasse, lim Enter, Gerald Biedenbender, Roger Hinz, and Arlen Koestler make up the tennis team.

Boys' Sports Volleyball Champions Volleyball

Back row: Kolander, Schapek.ahm, Plath. Front row: Wessel, Meihack, W ..:'1elich.

The College Freshmen c limaxed their successful bid for the volleyball championship by defeating the Juniors 15-9 and 15-13 in successive games of the final set. The Freshman boys had little trouble in WiMing the fi r st game, although they were challenged !or a time. In the second game, however, it was a different story. The Juniors held a 13-8leadatone point in the game. The Freshmen then put on their winning spurt as they took seven successive points to win the game and the championship. The closeness of the contest was illustrated by the fact that it took nearly an hour to play two games and as high as two or three minutes for one point. The Freshman team was unbeaten throughout the double-elimination tourney. The Juniors took second place and the Sophomores took third by defeating 12th grade for that title,

No. 1

A GLANCE by Dave Ebert "This is the best women's

PAUL'S P·l!RSPECTIVE O·N SPORTS by Paul L Danuser "DMLC Has The Tradition." Chances are that nearly aU of us have seen some burly guys wearing maroon T-shirts with a footbaU and these words printed across their chests. The football team purchased these shirts before the Northwestern game two years ago as a motivational force, but I feel the slogan exemplifies the entire DMLC athletic program. We, as students are very fortunate to have a very good program, not only evidenced by teams' win - loss records, but by the number of intramural and interscholastic sports offered to us. When one considers the enrollment of around 800 students this year, we should be very pleased and thankful also for the excitement facilities afforded to us. The football bowl, baseball field (though neither are car proving grounds) and basketball court on campus are as fine as any in our conference. We are also offered the opportunity to compete in a total of 12 interscholastic sports, including five for women and seven for men. It is my purpose today to either introduce or reacquaint you fans of the sports we have here, and hopefully to arouse your interest and participation in these sports. Women's sports, coached by Barb Leopold and Judy Wade include volleyball, basketball, softball, track and cross country. Last year's volleyball team finished with a 9-11 record in match play competition. With ten freshmen out for the team this year and several experienced veterans, an improved record and some very exciting play are sure to be looked forward to by coaches, players and fans alike. The basketball team finished with a 7-7 record against Division Ill schools (those our size who don't award athletic scholarships) and had the youngest team in the state competition. The softball team produced a 15-10 season and placed third in state competition and went to the Region 6 tournament in Missour~ winning one of three contests. The women had a track program for the first time last year and considering the number of participants, clid rather well. Progress and improvement were the keynote of the season, with two members going to state competition, Rita Putz and Kris ClausnJtzer competing in the discus and shot put events, respectively. Putz and senior Kathy Hirsch also competed in the National events. Hirsch ran her personal best ever in the 3000 and 5000 meter runs, while Rite finished eighth in discus. Hirsch was also the mainstay on the cross country team. Despite the loss of the senior standout due to graduation, this year's team is also competing very well, and is looking forward to upcoming meets. 1 Men's sports are football, basketball and tennis. coached by Dennb Gorsline; wrestling under the guidance of Kim Techlln; baseball coached by Marv Melback; golf coached by Bob Krueger, and cross country, student led by Dave Niemi and advised by Paul Boehlke, also the women's coach. Although the football team suffered through a 1-6-l season, several seniors made invaluable contributions and enthusiasm, pride and tradition was evident all season tong. The basketball team ended up with a 13-10 mark and a third place finish in one of the toughest conferences. Many of us will not be likely to forget the Lancer Classic, when we defeated Northwestern and followed that up by defeating Bethany for the championship trophy. The tennis team won the conference championship while compiling an impressive 11-2 tally. Although Coach Gorsline has admitted lack of knowledge of this sport, that has not kept him from getting excited about the matches. Ayoung and often injured wrestling team won two of their dual meets and had a national tournament winner and a second place finisher in the same meet The squad is already looking forward to an improved season. The 18-4 record compiled by last year's baseball team established a new season record for most wins in DMLC history, along with the conference crown. The golf team also woo the conference championship and is looking forward to some more successes on the links this year. The cross country team won the NLCM championship and also captured the Northern District crown. Doing the same this year again looks like it is well in sight as some new additions to last year's squad and the improving veterans are all pushing their teammates to extend themselves that little extra that makes them winners. Yes, there are many winners here at DMLC. One of the nice things about it too is that the athletes here are our friends. We don't attend a large, major institution where athletes are kept in their own separate dorms and attend classes whenever they want. We are all up here for the same purpose, to train to work in the Lord's teaching ministry. But at the same time, we are blessed with the opportunity to participate in and watch some very good sports, which we should all be thankful for and use to our best advantage. So 1urge all of you reading this to check out the sports schedule we all have taped on our wall right above the desk and see when the next game of your favorite sport is to be played and take the time out of the busy schedule and cheer the team on to victory and uphold the fine tradition of sports excellence established by Dr. Martin Luther College and your Lancers.

cross-country team we have ever had here at DMLC." said Coach Paul Boehlke when evaluating his current team. Although last year's star runner Kathy H1rscb has been lost to graduation, Coach Boehlke has been able to fill the gap left by her departure with some fine new runners who are out for the team. They have joined a solid group of returning letter winners such as seniors Michelle Homeber, Marie Jaeckel, and Rachel Luetke, and sophomore Katie Tessmer. New members on the squad are sopho more Wendy Palmtag and freshmen Janice Kant and Kelly

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY STARTS OFF ON RIGHT FOOT

Schwartz. Coach Boehlke is especially pleased with the performance of freshman Janice Kant. She has already been timed at just under 20 minutes for 5000 meters this early in the season. She has an excellent chance to break the school record of 19:49 set by Kathy Hirsch in 1979. Another harrier doing very well this year is Michelle Horneber. She has been running the fastest times ever in her career - running between 20-21 minutes for 5000 meters. In the first meet of the season, the Lancerettes started out on the right foot as they defeated Stout State by a score of 21-35. Coach Boehlke is hoping the team can repeat its performance against UM-Waseca and archrival St Mary's of Winona in the next few meets. The Lancerettes only home meet is the DMLC Women's Invitational which will be held on October 22. If you want to see a hard-working, dedicated team in action, come and cheer them on, because it will be your only chance to see DMLC's best women's cross-country team ever!

Janice Kant on her record breaking 19: 16 for the three mile run. Since the time of the writing of the story on the Women's

Cross Country team, Janice Kant has broken the school

reeord of 19:26 for the threemile run with a time of 19:16. The record for the 5,000 meters ls still Intact

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM REACHES FOR GOALS by Connie Schick The DMLC Lancerette volleyball team has started its season by winning the first match and losing the next two. However, Coach Judy Wade isn't upset about the losses because the team's attitude and talent tar outshines the scores of the matches. In the first match against Southwest State the team was really up for the match mentally. According to Wade everyone had a good night. Since Southwest is a scholarship giving team and the Lancerettes have never beaten them, the morale of DMLC was very high. After only one practice DMLC had to take on St. Thomas. The team lost because they were mentally flat and also their skills were poor that night. Macalaster was also a let down for the Lancerettes. Macalester was third in the state tournament last year and is one of the strongest teams in the conference. Wade

was very happy that the coach of Macalester complimented her on what a fine team she had Juniors Lori Thompson and Barb Frey are the co-captains for this season. Each is a good passer and good hitter. Junior Liz Peterman is the height of the team. She is a six-foot, left hander and is doing an excellent job blocking and bitting. Sophomores Kris Clansnitzer and Gretchen Hartwig are also doing a good job in hitting. The setters for this season are freshmen Beth Vallesky- and Lynn Bitter. Wade feels that both are coming along very well and are adjusting to college ball well. DMLC will play in some invita• tional tournaments within the next three weeks and Wade will be able to predict a little better on how the team looks for State. She is hoping to place in the top three teams in the conference this year, but she feels it is too early to predict The J.V. team is sporting a 2-1

record so far and Coach Barb Leopold is impressed. She feels there is a lot of talent and the majority of them are freshmen.

VOLLEYBALL Sept. 12

DMLC Southwest St.

16 8

6 15

15 13

Sept. 16

DMLC SL Thomas

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10 15

Sept. 18

DMLC Mac alester Junior Varsity

Sept. 12

OMLC

10 15

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OMLC

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15 6

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No. l

AT SPORTS LANCER GRIDDLERS DROP OPENER by Paul L Danuser The 1980 edition DMLC Laner football team opened up its football season Saturday, September 13 against the Upper Iowa University Peacocks. That was the good part. The Peacocks showed they were proud in dumping the home team by a lopsided 26-0 tally. The contest started innocently enough. with no scoring until Peacock kicker Mark O'Hara's 22 yard field goal resulted in the only points allowed for a 3-0 UIU lead. The peacocks then spread their tailfeathers and started Dying in the second quarter A high snap on an attempted punt went out of the endzone for a safety and a 5-0 defeit for the host Lancers. Less than two minutes later, the visitors padded their lead to 12-0 on a one yard burst, following a 46 yard pass play. With 5:53 to play in the first half the Peacocks added another tally with a 25 yard touchdown pass, the extra point ended the scoring at_ 19-0. Sophomore John Goldman decided to take the offense into his own hands. as he grabbed a deflected pass and turned it into a two yard gain, providing about all of the offensive fireworks for the outsized Lancers. There was no scoring by either team in the third quarter, but that doesn't mean there was no excitement. On the contrary, a 23 yard pass from Scott Herrewig to John Ray pushed the Lancers over the midfield stripe for the first time all afternoon. Other highlights included a fumble

recovery by Mark Boileau on the three yard line, and Jim Kaniess also picked up a loose pigskin and raced into the endzone, only to be called back. The ruling states that the ball must be picked up in the air in order for it to be advanced. Since the ball was lying on the ground, it was returned to that spot for the Lancer offense to advance on their own. The final scoring came at the 9:25 mark of the fourth quarter on a 26 yard pass, with the kick resulting in the 26-0 score. To be fair, the Lancers were simply outsized and outmanned in every position. The defense was very stingy against the Peacock's ground game, but the quarterbacks were able to find the holes in the secondary. Scott Herrewig at quarterback was being continually forced out of the pocket by the large and extremely quick front line. making it difficult at best ror the JUDJ0r signal caller from Wonewoc, Wisconsin. Some passes were dropped which should have been caught by the usually reliable receivers, so the seven for 2I in the passing statistics is very non-indicitive of the performance of the first-time starter. There is general enthusiasm from this year's squad, which could carry this squad to an improved record from last year's J-6-1 team. So let's all go out and show our support to this year's hard working gridders and cheer our team on to victory.

Grell Stam snares the Eagle as his fellow teammates Dale Scott Martin move to cut off the Roseville man.

Uhlenbrauck, Jim Kanless, and

LANCERS CLIP EAGLES by Paul L Danuser What a difference a week· makes! Just seven days before, the DMLC football team was embarassed 26-0 by the Upper Iowa Peacocks. The Lancer gridders. this time determined not to be shown up in front of the home rans for the second week in a row, defeated the NWC Roseville Eagles by a 14-9 count. The Lancers opened the scoring after a quiet first quarter as Scott Herrewig connected with sophomore flanker Eric Ziel on a 29 yard scoring strike at the 10:10 mark of the second period. Clair Jammer added the extra point to make the score 7-0, a lead the Lancers were never to relinquish. With three minutes left before intermission. the Eagle placekicker hit a 32 yard field goal to close out the scoring with the home team enjoying a 7.3 advantage. Jammer tried to add

to the Lancer cause, but his 51 yard field goal attempt was blocked as time expired. Again neither team scored in the third quarter, but with a minutegone in the final period, Herrewig capitalized on a fumble recovery to find Scott Huebner open to complete a 29 yard touchdown pass. Jammer's kick pushed the Lancer lead to 14-3, surprising just about everyone in attendance. The visiting Eagles weren't about to play dead as they converted on a 30 yard scoring strike to increase the heartbeats of more than just a few fans, players and coaches. But the stingy Lancer defense rose to the occasion as they had so many times earlier _ in the day to stop the run for the two-point conversion. with the Lancers still clinging to a 14-9 lead, which at the time seemed

relatively comfortable. The offense was not able to kill off the rest of the remaining time and had to turn the baJI over to the Roseville eleven. Once again the defense buckled down and stopped the Eagles, with Clint Tesch intercepting a sideline pass to nail the lid on the coffin. Herrewig ran out the rest of the clock to secure the first win of the season. equalling last year's total. It is evident that the Lancer offense is becoming more comfortable with each other, as the offensive line was providing the junior signal caller with more time to throw the ball, and his receivers finding the grip of the pigskin more often in the clutch situations. Only good things are being looked forward to as the Lancer gridders proceed to hopefully a winning season.

Freshmen, don't you know that when the cheerleaders do the class cheer you are to

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY OFF TO RUNNING START

stand up and shout along? We

by Dave Niemi The men's Cross Country team is off to a flying start with several fine performances, including an impressive 15-40 victory over St Paul Bible College. As always, the team is aiming for the lRCC Championship, and the NLCM National Crown. Once again they will see tough competition from Northwestern College of Roseville, the perennial champs. This year's team is made up of three returning lettermen and four first year men. Lorenzo Nozie, a former MlA runner, and Dave Slekmann, a. transfer student, are both improving quickly and filling in the spots left by graduates. With more experience at five miles, they will be strong additions for the Lancer harriers. Other first year runners are Randy Kramer and Tom Kirkman. With the addition of Randy and Tom this year's team

is the strongest and fastest ever. Only one minute separates the top five runners. Jim Rademan, in his third year of competition, is on his way to setting some personal records. With an impressive, come-from-behind finish at St Paul Bible College, Jim enabled the Lancers to sweep the top five spots. Jon Wlllitz, also in his third year of competition, is off to his fastest start ever. Jon is the Lancer standout who comes on stronger as the year progresses. Jon has been the top finisher for the Lancers at the past two years conference meets. With Randy, Tom, and Jim hot on his trail, Jon is finding out that the only way to go is up. Coaching this year's team is fourth year man, Dave NlemL Dave has shown great improve• ment since his freshman year and has already set his personal record for 5 miles at the Lancer's

opening meet at Golden Valley Lutheran. Looking ahead to the Conference meet, the Lancers are hoping to knock off Northwestern-Roseville for the title. This year the meet will be held at Pillsbury College on October 25. The results of this meet will be mailed in to the National Little College Athletic Association for national rankings. The Lancers expect to break the record for the lowest five-man team total time. It looks as though they are well on their way. The Lancers will be hosting their own Invitational at Flandrau State Park on October 11 at 11 :00 a.m. Come out and see your men in action.

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Dave Niemi Randy Kramer Jon W1tlit? Tom Kirkman Jim Rademan Lorenzo Nozie Dave S,ekmann

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"It wasn't easy memorizing all of last week's N.F.L foot• ball scores, but he asked me to the dance1'' , • ,

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PATRONS

STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE - First Quarter, 1980-81 September 2 - October 24

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MISSISSIPPI VALLEY AREA - Prof. Bauer, College Supervisor Student 1. Kaiser, Paul 2. Koeppel. Rendell 3.Kuehl, Daniel 4.Schultz, Mark 5. Haaning, Jilt 6. Henke, Rebecca 7.Klukas. Becky 8. Leitzke, Debra 9. Oechler, Marie 10.Plnget, Edith 11. Punke, Lana 12. Schroeder, Rebecca 13. Tetzlaff, Deborah 14.Zastrow, Jane 15. Zietlow, Debra

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Immanuel St. John St. Paul St. Mark St. Paul Emanuel St. Paul St. John St. Mark First St. Paul Mt. Calvary St. Matthew St. Matthew Christ

U. Seidl J. Hahm J. Lau J. Storm J. Lau A. Wentzel A. Brown • J. Hahm J. Storm G. Follendorf J. Lau L. Robbert S. Thiesfeldt S. Thiesfeldt P. Kramer

Mr. Seidl Mr. Hahm Mr. Lau Mr. Storm Miss Wagner Mrs. Radloff Miss Timm Mrs. Jacobson Miss Dunsmoor Mr. FollendorlMrs. Raabe Miss Rach Mrs. Kiekbusth Mr. Dorn Mrs. Mammel

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1 2-3 5-6 7

Mrs. Bartel Miss Paap Prof. Klockziem Prof. LaGrow

Ml LWAUKEE AREA - Prof. Wendler, College Supervisor Student 1. Grosinske, Steven 2. Heyer, Kurt 3.Maloney, Thomas 4.Pfeifer, Michael 5. Unke, James 6. Becker, Raetta 7. Birkholz, Sharon 8. Block, Michelle 9. Carmichael, Lisa IO. Miller, Denise 11. Press. Anne 12. Reiter. Connie 13. Rhoades. Giselle 14.SchultZ, Debra 15.Schultz, Natalie

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G. Heiman C. Jaehnig T. Koepsell V. Roemh1ldt H. Meyer V. Roemh1ldt A. Wiegman C. Jaehnig M. Miller O. Dorn O.Dorn A. Sonntag R Sonntag O. Dorn G. Heiman

Mr. Heiman Mr. Essmann Mr. Koepsell Mr. Roemhildt Mr. Ehlke Mr. Goede Mr. Wiegman Mrs. Brandenberg MISS Hagedorn Mrs. Jaber Miss Stuedemann Miss Akers Mrs. Johnson Miss Deglow Mr. Paul

Milwaukee Caledonia Milwaukee Milwaukee Milwaukee Caledonia Milwaukee Brookfield Hales Corners Hales Corners Milwaukee Milwaukee Hates Corners Milwaukee

1980-81

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Shepherd of the Hills Pilgrtm First German St. John Winnebago Luth. Acad. Bloomington East Fork Luth. H.S.

Inver Grove Hts, MN Minneapolis, MN Manitowoc, WI Fox Lake, WI Fond du Lac. WI Bloomington, MN East Fork, AZ

4-8 , Principal

8. Weber. Daryl 9. Wrobel, Steven

Our Savior St. John (Newtonburg)

Jacksonville, FL Manitowoc, WI

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HEARING IMPAIRMENT SEMINAR H_E,LD by Laurie Miller impaired children. especially Mr. Hughes, because his son, Mark. is How shall they hear? That question and many others were hearing impaired. They have answered on Saturday, October traveled all over Wisconsin and 11, as the second hearing impairMinnesota giving talks on the ment ~eminar was held at DMLC. hearing impaired The seminar The seminar was sponsored by held at DMLC was the second the Minnesota District Special "awareness seminar" (the name given to the seminars) to be held, Ministries Board Hearing impainnent? Semithe firstbeing in Watertown. The nar? Special Ministries Board? seminars have various guest speakers that deal with topics What do these mean? Mr. William Hughes answered these quesrar.ging from equipment (or hearing impaired people to the tions. Mr. Hughes said that the Wisconsiu Synod has a problems and needs a hearing department set aside for special impaired child's family has. A few of the speakers were Carol and types of ministry, such as mission work, dealing with special Willaim Hughes, Mrs. Kiesling, and Quentin Albrecht. Also area physical problems, and so forth. This department is known as the pastors !>poke on how individual Special Ministries Board and has congregations deal with members that have hearing impairmany different branches, one of which deals with the hearing ments. impaired. This branch began • The day was profitable for all who attend the seminar. We mission work in 197~and in 1977 became a regular part of the thank the Special Ministries Board. Board for giving us the chance to Mr. rlughes. along with learn more about the hearing Quentin Albrecht, were the impaired and to all the guest speakers for sharing their knowfounders of this branch. Each ledge and experience with us. was very interested in hearing

The Special Mlnlstries Board had speeches on the hearing impaired all day in the auditorium. Everyone could both hear and see the speeches - they were all signed using the

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STUDENTS ELECTED

THE DMlt

by Connie Schick

MESSENGE VOL,71 NO. 2 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN

Since the last issue of the Messenger there have been some additions to collegiate council Margaret Ungemach and Robert Waedekin have been chosen as the senior substitutes. Senior class male representatives are John Lange and Mike Wilke. Jill Douglas and Sue

Manthe are the women who were selected. Junior class representatives Paul were also elected Griepentrog and PauJ Danuser were chosen for the men. Lisa Albrecht and Beth Worgull will represent the women. Substitutes are Dave Koester and Chris Hains.

STUDENTS A'1·1END NOBEL CONFERENCE by the attending students Elected to represent DMLC at the Sixteenth Nobel Conference held at Gustavus Adolphus College on October 7-8th were Margaret Enderle, Anna Hoenecke, John Lange. Sue Manthey, Dave Paustian and Cynthia Roembildt. Three senior advisers also attended They were Profs. Paul Boehlke, Leroy Boerneke and Marv Meihack. Over 80 colleges and universities plus 90 high schools sent representatives. The theme was "The Aesthetic Dimension of Sciene." Speakers included two

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Nobel Prize winners. The program is the only formal Nobel program in the world outside of Sweden and Norway having the official authorization of the Nobel Foundation. The first speaker was Nobel Prize winner, William Lipscomb, Jr. A chemist and professor at Harvard, he said that scientists often seek beauty rather than usefulness. Lipscomb used symetry as an example of beauty. Lipscomb said that a paper containing beauty ought to be published even if it contains "errors." The lecture seemed somewhat difficult to handle, but Lipscomb comforted us by saying that his talk was his first lecture in a science course for liberal arts majors at Harvard. Chen Ning Yang, a Nobel prize winner in theoretical physics followed with his lecture, "Beauty and Theoretical Physics." He noted that some of the greatest physicists always considered beauty to be "a , guiding force in their work." He • quoted Uirac as saying, ". . . it is more important to have beauty in one's equations than to have them fit experiments." Yang stated that scientists are often guided by beauty or intuition rather than facts. He said that if facts don't fit the theory, it is the fault of the facts. He stressed the beauty of science throughout science history. The first speaker on the

second day, October 8, was a well-known and much-respected physicist, Freeman J. Dyson. Dyson is not a Nobel Prize winner; however, he was instrumental in helping design the TRIGA reactor and the ORION spaceship for General Atomic in the late 1950's. He is a respected consultant for government aerospace and defense agencies. He is also author of the current • bestseller, Disturbing the

Universe. Dyson's lecture, based on the "The conference theme Aesthetic Dimension of Science," was entitled "Manchester and Athens." In ancient times, Athens was looked upon as the center of learning in art and literature (both considered highJy aesthetic activities) and also science, Aristotle being one of the outstanding figures. Manchester was also a science center during the period of the Industrial Revolution. lo fact, Manchester is often considered the origin of the Industrial Revolution. It is from these two reference points that Dyson launched into a discussion of two very opposite aspects of the beauty of science. The science of Athens was a unifying science. Men tried to find generaJ rules which explain why things happen as they do. The science of Manchester was called a diversifying science. Men tried to find specific uses for the

discoveries of science. The conclusion was that both of these "types'; of science are beautiful, and both are necessary for advancement in any field of study. Many seemed to agree that Dyson's lecture was the most outstanding. Gunther Schuller, a wellknown composer and conductor of symphony orchestras, explored the question of how close science and art really are. Schuller felt that there are numerous ties. Among the commonalities he notes was the thought that music is actually a branch of mathematics. Schuller said music is on the threshold of some exciting prospects. Science and technology have enabled the production and creation of music through the development of computer-generated music and multi-phonics. Man has also been able to learn about music through the scientific inventions of the radio, phonograph, and other communication devices. Charles Hartshorne, the fifth and final speaker of the conference, based his on "Science as the Search for the Hidden Beauty of the World" Beauty in science comes from the unity displayed therein. Hartshorne, one of the founders of "Process Theology," also finds God as the author of beauty. Hartshome's god was "redefined," however, in terms of

"reason being the supreme guide." His god was changing and both infinite and finite - not the God we know from the Bible. On Wednesday evening, the whole affair came to a close with dinner and a panel discussion held in the college dining hall. The meal was delicious, complete with apetizers like pickled herring and deep-fried shrimp, leading into the main course of Cornish hen on a bed of wild rice and dressing. After faring sumptuously, our attention was turned to the panel discussion in which the speakers were asked to summarize the results of the conference. All agreed that aesthetics did play a role in science in that the creative aspect in man is what leads to discovery in science. An interesting analogy that arose from this discussion was that science is like a jigsaw puzzle with the scientist as the person assembling the parts. Not all the parts are figured out yet, but parts in different areas are put together. We look now for the links, said Yang, that will finish the puzzle and give us a complete picture. One of our representatives felt that the most definite impression the whole conference left with him was that we, as Christians, have a tremendous battle facing us, as we prepare to teach in a world of great diversity.

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EDITORIAL by Dawn Fuerstenau Another Homecommg Week is behind us now. We may have lost the football game, but the school spirit shown by the student body make us all winners. The freshmen class especially deserves credit for helping lo make this year's Homecoming a success. It's not easy being a freshman during initiation week. but the class of '84 showed they were truly good sports. Dedication and school spirit showed itself in the freshman class in many activities throughout the week. It's been the tradition for sophomores to ask freshmen to get up during meals and sing to IJ1e people in the cafeteria. It's all done in goodnatured fun. yet thi:; year U1e freshmen seemed to enjoy it and even volunteered a song or two of their own. They presented an excellent class skit on Friday night. Many students agreed that it was the best and must have resulted from many hours of preparation and practice. There was a large number of freshman participating in the parade as they marched along behind their float. Again. their second-place winning float showed that they had taken Homecoming seriously. They came up with an original idea and designed and constructed a float they could be proud of. The freshmen won second-place in the Spirit Award, but because of their display of dedication and school spirit. were first-place_with many.

by Eric Bernhardt Another homecoming has come and gone in the good old DMLC tradition. The Collegiate Council. the coaches. players. and all else who helped make Homecoming 1980 the success thal it was all deserve a big band. There were many different dress up days this- year - for those who bothered to participate. While a lot of students did get into the Wild Wild West spirit, many didn't bother. Assuredly, many students just didn't have anything suitable to wear, but I'm ~ure there were those who never bothered to look for anything that looked Western. These people who don't bother with things like DMLC's Homecoming dress up days are usually the same ones who sit through a pep rest or sports event, (if they feel like attending,) without cheering our team once. Could it be that they just don't have any school spirit? This is college; it's not "uncool" to get pepped up. As mentioned above. our coaches, and the football team. deserve a hearty "Well done!" for their performance against the Trojans. They certainly exempli· fied what the DMLC "Tradition" is all about. namely, to play hard

STAFF EDITORIAL and clean, and to play with a show of good sportsmanship. This "tradition" includes the fans too. While the large majority was busy cheering our Lancers on, a few individuals tried to go against "tradition." One of the Trojan players was injured and bad to be carried off the field on a stretcher. While most of the fans watched on in respectful silence. some began joking around with calls like, ··is there a doctor in the house?" Some also decided that he ( the player) wasn't hurt at all, but was just faking so his team could go for that three point field goal. Somehow that didn't seem like putting the best construction on everything to me. Ask any DMLC athlete who has been injured. rm sure they'll tell you that nothing is worse than to be lying on your back, in pain, while the crowd is joking and accusing

you of faking. Let's all keep the "Tradition" at DMLC - Lancer pride is where it's at. One way to show school spirit is to take part in the various entertainment and athletic events The Drama Club is also working hnd on an excellent play, 'The Night is My Enemy," which makes its debut on the auditorium stage October 31. As far as athletic events go. Lancer ( ette) fans still have two football games, six women's volleyball games, and three cross country meets in which to cheer DMLC on. Soon we'll be into the winter schedule with more concerts. plays, lyceums. movies, sports, and what have you, for the interested student to take part in Those students who refuse to take part in school activities are the losers by far. Hail, Dr. Martin Luther College!

be very honest, "second rate" candidates. Therefore, I maintain, on the basis of what I consider to be sound judgment, that Jimmy Carter ought to be reelected President of the United States. Whether he is or not is up to you.

by Anonymous How should 1 vote November 4th? Are you troubled by this question? Well, vote for the party of distinguished scholars. vote for the man who traditionally

ELECTION 1980: CARTER, REAGAN, OR ANDERSO N? by Greg Boll U you have no interest in politics whatsoever, this article is not for you. However, if you have even a passive interest in politics, read on. We stand on the verge of another presidential election. As was the case in the last election, this one is up in the air to the finish. Recall how Jimmy Carter narrowly edged out incumbent Gerald Ford in 1976. Ever since, the question has been high in the minds of many Americans as to whether or not the election of Carter was a mistake. Was it? I would be willing to wager that few people will compliment Carter's overall performance in the White House. Few men to hold the office have had as little experience as he has had. He has indeed been little better than a mediocre president. True, he has had some successes, but they have all too often been overshadowed by his failures. And yet, we must ask ourselves if anyone else could really do any better. In recent years, the office of the presidency has expanded considerably. Much of this expansion took place under the powerful Richard M. Nixon. Evidence shows that Mr. Nixon's successor, Gerald ford, himself had much difficulty managing the presidency. This came after years of "training" in the U.S. Congress. Jimmy Carter has had even more trouble. Perhaps this should prompt us to ask whether or not the presidency is be. coming too big a job for one man. Now, r do not mean by this to suggest that we should get two presidents, or something like that. Such would be ridiculous for our system of government. What I am driving at is the notion that noone else at this particular time in our history would do any better in the Oval Office than has Jimmy Carter.

Those of you out there who support Ronald Reagan would do well to wisen up a bit A study of the Reagan Campaign will illustrate that he has, to a considerable degree, used the same tactics that Carter used four years ago. What are these tactics? They include such things as a systematic "badmouthing" of the opponent's policies and successes, with the use of a steeped philosophical air as a back-up, which conveys a "father knows best" attitude. Also, they include the making of, to put it a bit figuratively, "tons" of promises - many of which will be impossible to keep, but will charm the people anyway. Jimmy Carter knows better than to make too many promises this time. lf anything, the presidency has made him a firm realist. Lt's easy to shoot off your mouth when you're on the outside. Once you are inside, however, you realize you cannot do everything. The government simply moves too slowly to permit rapid action. One cannot help but wonder if Ronald Reagan is perhaps a bit too ideaUstic. The truth is, Anlerica needs true realism, not idealism behind a cloak of false realism. Carter has a number of things going for him in the upcoming election. He has four years of experience under his belt. He, like Reagan. is a dedicated Christian (The notion that Reagan is the only candidate a Christian can vote for is complete trash). He has a vicepresident who will stand by his policies. Reagan often doesn't have . this. His vice-presidential running mate. George Bush, like Walter Mondale. is an able man. Nevertheless, he and his "boss" disagree in some rather crucial areas - among them are the E.R.A. Amendment, which Reagan 1s against, and Bush is for; the draft, which Reagan

denounces, and Bush promotes; and, the Windfall profits tax, which, once again, Reagan opposes, and Bush supports. Some say Bush is too much his own man to work successfully with Ronald Reagan, should he become chief executive. Some have turned to Independent candidate John B. Anderson as a viable alternative to Carter and Reagan. Anderson has proved himself an able candidate, and has gone considerably farther in articulating .the details of the issues than have either of the other two gentlemen. He has remained rather unpopular in our circles because of his liberal stance. Nevertheless. I believe he'll have a rather bright political future, and, should he take a more conservative route, l would not be the least dismayed to see him in the White House one day. As for this election, he would do better to withdraw - the only person he's helping is Ronald Reagan. What, then, does this election boil down to? Do you, as an Anlerican, want to change leaders· at such a crucial time as this? Do you want to risk what could happen during the slow process of changing the entire White House staff at a time when fifty hostages are in bondage in lran, when Iran and Iraq are battling for each other's throats? Do you want to risk what might happen to our economy in the meantime? I hope that all of you would know better than to get swept up by the seeming wit and charm of Reagan idealism (that is, false realism). Once again, if you think I believe Jimmy Carter is a good president. you are dead wrong. Nevertheless, I like to think of myself as a realist, and true realism leaves little option but to vote for the most realistic of the candidates - all of whom are, to

favors states' rights, vote for Ronald Reagan.

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No.2 ( continued from p. 2) What makes Ronald Reagan the logical choice for the presidency? He has had considerable experience in preparation for the White House as Governor of California During the Reagan years in California, the state prospered in many areas. True, truces rose, but the increased taxation was for worthy causes. Many agree that Ronald Reagan left California a better state than it was before he took office. Can Jtmmy Carter say the same about his governorship in Georgia, or even. for that matter, about his presidency? To be sure, no! Georgia was rather messed up econimically when Governor Carter left office. So, what has he done for the nation as a whole? Messed it up! The American People want a leader who knows what he is doing, a leader who picks ABLE men to work for him. and chooses a cabinet that WON'T quit half-way through his term. Ronald Reagan's vicepresidential running mate. George Bush, is one of the most qualified men we have seen running for the office in recent years. Bush was director of the C.IA for a time, and bandied the agency commendably well. While he disagrees with Reagan on a number of issues, neverthe-

less, his own personal ability would be a great asset to this country were Reagan to die in office. Those who have followed the Reagan Campaign with positive insight are impressed by Reagan's common sense and apparent knowledge of the issues. He has spent several years carefully studying the issues, in order to be better qualified as a candidate of the Republican Party, and, moreso, as the next president. He, like most of us, has had enough of Jimmy Carter's blundering around as he tries to figure out what he's supposed to be doing. Some have criticized Reagan as a candidate because of his age. True, he is older than President Carter, but, as the old saying goes, "the older, the wiser." That makes Reagan just about fourteen years wiser than Jimmy Carter. Ronald Reagan is offering us a fresh hope, a chance to rebuild ourselves and our world prestige. He comes from that grand old party of the Republicans the party of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Richard Nixon. America is Reagan Country. Give him your vote, and spare this land of ours from four more years of inexperience.

AND TI-IE '3AND PIAYED ON by Lisa Williams

That is, Professor R. Hermanson pulled through another great fall concert this year with his bands. Something for everyone was Hermanson's main theme in his concert, which was last Thursday, October 23. The program involved the Symphony Concert Band and the Wind Ensemble. Both groups played a variety of numbers, with several highlights throughout the program! The Symphony Concert Band started the program out with a serious note, by playing a Bach Chorale entitled ''Who Puts His Trust In God Most Just." The atmosphere began to pick up with a trumpet trio solo in "Cornet Carillon." The soloists. Dave Koester - Jr., Rachel SchuJtz -Jr., and Karen Kell - Fr., marked a climax in the band's perrormance. "MacArthur Park," written by Jimmy Webb, sent the beat into quick pace, and the audience

began to move. By the end of the band's performance the listeners found at least one piece that pleased their taste. The Wmd Ensemble then began their portion of the program after a brief intermission. They played five selections, also playing something for everyone. Their music ranged from a Bach Prelude to Vaughan Williams' "Sea songs." Charles Ives' "Variation on America," captured the spotlight of their performance. The audience was captivated by the contemporary beat and the Ives' arrangement! The Ensemble also played "Psalms for Band" by Perichetti, and "March Opus 99" by Prokofieff. The audience was smiling and they had all found their 'something.' Congratulations to the eighty participants, for a great job, and to their director, Professor Hermanson!

REFORMATION SERVICE by Beth lauersdorf It was 8 p.m. on October 26. The strains of hymns filtered across the carr.pus. Where did this come from? The hymns came from the hearts of Christians gathered together for the Twenty-seventh Annual Reformation Service of WJSconsin Synod Congregations. President Annin Schuetze of our seminary in Mequon spoke on Augsburg Reformation Confirmed. Pastor Eugene Roecker of North Mankato was the liturgist Praising God on the organ was Professor Wayne Wagner. To add to the spiritual edification, three choirs participated in

the service. The Treble Choir, directed by Mrs. Joyce Schubkegel. sang "Thanks Be To Thee" by G.F. Handel. Mr. Ralph Miller, from St. James, Minn., directed the children's choir. They praised the Lord with "Come. Children, Sing Rejoicing" arranged by Mrs. J. Loeschen. There was also a mass choir from the area Under the direction of Pastor Jonathan Rupprecht, they sang "God of Grace and God of Glory" arranged by F. Zabell. "A Mighty Fortress is our God" effectually completed the thought for the service, as once again we were reminded to put our trust in our almighty God.

DMLC donated 174 pints of blood to the Red Cross on October 6. Here Johanna Landvatter is seen bravely doing her part for the Blood Drive while Robert Rebers lies in the background. photo by Al Dohm

BLOODMOBlLE FINDS VICTIMS by Kurt Rosenbaum October 6 - The Day that will live in Infamy? On that day the Bloodmobile arrived on DMLC campus from its home in Minneapolis. On that day also, at 1 p.m., it began to reek havoc by drawing blood out of its victims, and continued in this savage action until 7 p.m. These, indeed, could have been the thoughts of some first• timers. But was it really that bad? One of those beginners was quoted as saying, "It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. It didn't even hurt very much!" Ah, yes! How often has that line been heard? The prospective first time donor cautiously walks

Sophomores Dave Schleef and Clint Tesch were in charge of the drive this year to see that everything went smoothly. Both were quite satisfied with the results. Says Dave, "I think everything went really good this time, but we expect even better next year." Clint spoke along the same line: "Participation from the student body was very good . . . The people from the Bloodmobile felt the same way." Sure, there may have been some nervous moments before, but the general feeling was that it wasn't bad at all. And most left with a very good feeling, as is quite well summed up by the following quote: "I feel that I was really helping someone."

through the door, expecting the worst. He then steps to the first table, his heart beating faster. After giving the necessary information, he proceeds to the table where hls blood pressure is taken - it is, of course, extra ordinarily high by now because of his sheer fright and nervous• ness. But, sooner or later, he gets to the table on which he is to lie down and, the "ordeal" ended, he is led out by the arm. And those familiar words ring out again! A record 211 people signed up this year to experience the, either again or for the first time. Of these, 174 made it all the way through to give their precious pints.

LADIES AUXILIARY MEETS AT DMLC by Janet F. Kindt

On Wednesday, October 8, 1980, the 21st annual meeting of the DMLC Ladies' Auxiliary was held in the Chapel Auditorium with an attendance of four hundred eleven people from throughout the state. Officers elected were second vice president Mrs. Eldor Nelson of Hanska and secretary Mrs. Melvin Werth of Fairfax. Projects which were completed this year included the purchase of several gifts for MLPS: chapel altar paraments, choir stoles, and music stands. Lounge furnishings and water coolers were provided for Summit Hall. Extra maps and slides for Religion and Social Studies were purchased. Gifts were given to the OMLC Library and the DMLC and MLPS Scholarship Funds. A group of women from Redwood Falls, East, made a contribution of forty-four pair of drapes for the boys' dormitory as a parting gift for MLPS at Prairie du Chien. This year the following six projects were approved (listed in order of priority); fifty choir robes and fifty choir stoles, three video cassettes on learning disabilities, vacuum cleaners for Highland, Hillview, and

Centennial Halls, carpeting for the halls and TV rooms of Centennial Hall incubator. Biology slide series, and money toward purchase of additional handbells. The group also voted to collect money for stage equipment for MLPS. Gifts were made to the DMLC Library and

DMLC Scholarship Fund as well. For the past twenty-one years, the DMLC Ladie,s' Auxiliary has collected money and purchased many items for the students. All the students wish to thank these generous women for the many contributions they have made to our campus.

OPERA TO PERFORM The Midwest Opera Theater's performance of The Marriage of Figaro will be the featured Lyceum in December. This fully staged and costumed production of Mozart's well-known and popular opera will make only one concession to the road-show setting: there will be a ~okeyboard accompaniment In order to make opera more enjoyable and understandable to American audiences, the Midwest Opera Theater regularly performs in English. A new adaptation by H. Wesle Balk in English will be used by the performing group which is an affiliate of the Minnesota Opera Company based in St. Paul. Because of the musicians' strike the Metropolitan Opera

Company will not be making its annual appearance in Minnesota The Midwest Opera Theater may not be the Met, but its performances are well-done and regional audiences have regularly responded favorably to their work. As the Red Wing Republican Eagle responded to one of its shows, "Who says opera is stuffy?" So keep your schedule free for Thursday, December 4, at 8:00 p.m. Students will be able to secure complimentary tickets in advance. Tickets up to the house capacity will be sold to the public at four dollars. This Lyceum presentation is being subsidized by a generous grant from Aid Association for Lutherans

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HOMECOMING WESTERN STYLE by Jane West Zimmermann Howdy! Aw shucks. I mean "Hello." You all is gonna have to 'scuse me. Been born an raised in da West an I reckon it's down right hard to speak like a l'\ew Ulmer. Heard thar was gonna be a whoppin' shindig al Doctor Martin Luther College. so I done hightailed it down thar. Ya see, I try to make it a point to ·tend all the festivities that my good hoss, Tumbleweed, can carry me to. So I done lit out fer New Ulm and ended up stayin' fer a whole week! Jist had me some r eal knee-slappin' run ·specially when I heard 11 was a Homecoming shindig based on the Wild Wild West! I reckon I let on jist how happy I was to be involved in relivin' the West. 'cause some lil' cowgirl editor (think it was Dawn) done asked me to \\'rite an article fer the school s newspaper - Western Style! She musta known I have the talent. bein' an eighth grade graduate and all. Well. I'm gonna try and get my English shaped up in this here story l't gonna be a Lil' different than a campfire yam. Dawn said she'<.I correct a iew errors so's it wouldn't be just so Western that nobody coul<.I talce a meanin' out of it. Hold to your britches and we'll relive Homecoming at Doctor Martin Luther College - Western Style!! It all started on October I 3, 1980 Tumbleweed and I were jist in time fer the fun which lead up to the big football game and banquet on Saturday the 18. 1980. Monday was designated Cowboy Hat Day. Most everyone that owned a hat wearin. it to clas.; and bein' patriotic to the West. It done our hearts good (Tumbleweed and I) to see those old familiar ten gallon hats all over campus. When the moon was high. every night the cowgirls and boys or the freshmen class took to another activity ~hich most certainly did not originate in the West ( at least not around my territory). I reckon you'd call it marching. They was in lines and went stampeding all around the campus howlin' all sorts o: songs. They'd come in between the cabins (I mean dormitories) and sing to the other students who once had their turn. 1reckon that's tradition at DMLC. The most strangest thing was their heads! They didn't wear cowboy hats. but something caUed a beanie' Lil' hat like that don't do no justice to the West. I reckon ifs tradition and freshmen are always initiated in this manner. The women or each class were involved in some kind of game against each other. lt sure wasn't herding buffalo like out West that's fer sure! They was called Powder Puff football games. Them Lil' doggies was stampedin' and thrown a ball around somethin' fierce. The results of all their fussing was like this: Seniors were first, Sophomores second, Juniors third, and the Freshmen were last (but not

was

least).

Continuin' with the week bnngs us to Cowboy and lnjun Day on Tuesday. Seems to me the cowboys done outnumbered the lnjuns Course I did see one half massacred cowgirl with an arrow through her hat. On Wednesday the good guys wore white while the bad guys looked blacker than a camp without a olfire. Tumbleweed and I figured them Seniors and Sophomores looked like white Western tornados glowin' in the dark! Thursday was Favorite Hero Day. I saw the Lone Ranger roamin' the halls. There were a few Tontos and a John Wayne that done made the West come alive at DMLC. Gray and maroon was the Western colors on Friday when it was Spirit Day. Them college students done a purty good job of portrayin' the West all week long. One other chore the Freshmen earned out was singin' at the salad bar durin' chow. The Sophomore class were the eligible initiators Them Frosh were supposed to sing upon request and any violater was talcen to court I reckon it's the same kind of court for a hoss thief in the real West. On Friday lli!!ht everybody done gathered in the gymnasium to muster up some more 'citcmcnt. A PcR rally is what they called it. There was more racket than lnjuns on the warpath. or buffalo on the stampede!' Each class put on a Iii' skit to provtde some dandy entertainment. I reckon every skit was 'bout how the Lancers were gonna whop the Trojans. (Trojans sound kinda Greek to me so I didn't pay them much mind) There was even some cute Iii' cheerleaders hoppin' and slappin ·round inbetween skits. Tumbleweed was ri!{ht proud when they was doin' a cheer like they was on hosses. TI1en a few others talked about the big game that was sure to be exc1tm'. By Saturday morning, the day of the big game. there wa-. more people on campus than prairie dogs on the range. The Homecoming parade was at eleven o'clock in the downtown metropolis of Denver - I mean New Ulm! It kinda resembled the Rose Bowl Parade only in miniature form. Each class was represented by a float which centered around the Wild West theme. Some of the slogans were. "Trojans Bite the Dust" and "Bury 'Em in Death Valley Bowl". The Frosh also were a unit in the parade marchin• with their beanies on Despite the snowy sleet, the parade looked mighty

fine. When 2:00 arrived the fans were a cheerio· fer good ole DMLC. Now me an Tumbleweed were told the story 'bout them Trojans. Seems there is this rivalry between DMLC and NWC where them Trojans are from. The Lancers never gained the privilege of beatin' NWC at football. Many a blade of grass has been trampled when these two

finft place in the fioat competition wu woo by the Jun ion w ith the battlecry- "Trojans Bite the Oust"

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Freshmen warn "Never Gamble with a Lancer" on their second place winning 0oat photo by Clarence Casey

Deb Schultz talk.8 to cbeerleaden Bridget Storey and Tonie Zoeller In front of a wall of fans In the football bowl

teams sought to either maintain the record. or make history. Well the game was excitin', but the Lancers couldn't quite git their stampedin' together. Them Lancers made their fans proud when they made a couple of touchdowns, but it wasn't quite enough. The final score was 1316 in favor of those Greeks. Tumbleweed was near heartbroken after spendin' a whole week and gittin' attached with them New Ulmers.. He nearly charged on the field to help the Lancers. NWC did play a good

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game, however, and it'll leave DMLC a chance to make history another football season. They wiU win next year 'cause Tumbleweed said he's bringin' the whole ranch up next year. At the banquet after the game. everyone showed what good sports they were by minglin' and havin' a good time. The decorations really portrayed a right quaint Western town. Tumbleweed enjoyed the wagon with the hay on best of all! The vultures hangin' from the ceilin' kinda. of scared him, but after

awhile they just seemed to be hangin' around for the fun of it. Well I guess it is time fer me to tip my hat and be movin' on home. My heart seems a right bit heavy ·•cause of all the shindigs that I've been at, this one done beat ·em all. I thank your editor ( think it was Dawn) fer allowin' me to try my hand at writin'. rn remember the Lancers and maybe ru come up next year when Tumbleweed brings his friends. Must be movin' along, see ya partner s!

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101 WAYS TO AGGREVATE ROOMMATE by Marsha Zank Recently as I was taking one of my daily expeditions through the library the title of a book caught my eye. It was "101 Ways to Aggravate Your Roommate." Naturally I picked it up and started to page through it. A few of them caught my eye and I decided to share them with you:

1) Nonchalantly asking her why you haven't seen her down at the linen exchange since the beginning of the year. 2) Moving her out of the room while she was gone for the weekend 3) Crowning her Swine Queen during the ever famous Swine Week; and then announcing it in the crowded Student Union. 4) Explaining to her that the reason for her never getting letters is simply because she must not have any friends. 5) Screaming hysterically at her to shut olf heralann when it's really just a fire drill. 6) GatherinR the whole floor together to spy on her while she is secretly practicing her speech in the lounge. Then at the point where she makes the biggest fool out of herself, have everyone clap. 7) I .t>aving the brightest light on while she is trying to get her much needed beauty sleep. 8) Unfortunately having to get up at the crack of dawn. you stumble around and noJSily get ready for class. 9) Hauling a large amou nt of letters from mailbox right m front of her and turn around the next day and complain that you never get any letters. l 0) Grinding your teeth lerociosly during the night and keep her awake.

Page 5 11) Stealing her towel and clothes out of the shower stall while she IS taking a shower. 12) Grabbing her ankles underneath the stall while she is talcing a shower. 13) Yelling loudly to her in the cafeteria that you thought she was on a diet while she is on her way up for seconds. ' 14) Short-sheeting her bed on a night when you know she is really tired. 15) Locking her out of the room when you know she's in a big hurry. 16) Jumping on her bed right when she is just about asleep. 17) Tying all of her clothes together at the back of the closet. 18) Taking her picture at a very unexpected lime. 19) Trying to kill her plan ts by pouring rubbing alcohol on them. 20) Prancing around the room bragging that you don·t have any homework while she sits there studying for three tests. 21) Making her stay up the whole night because you sent her to a scary movie. 22) Leaving the door wide open every time you leave the room 23) Hiding in the closet when she leaves the room and when she's just about to shut the light off spnnging out. 24) Yelling her name down the hall and when she e.xdtedly comes out of the room calmly asking her if sh~'ll i,iet the person who the phone is for. 2:i) Most of all telling her vour'e Y.Titin~ a stmy for the ~ewspapcr b~t refusing to tell her what it is about even though she Lo; on her knees begging.

POOR DOHM'S ALMANAC ( a treasury of infonnation you may never use)

Series 11, No. II by Al Dohm

Mlslnformadon Dept. 1. "Alas poor Yorick I knew him well" The correct quotation from Shakespear'sHamlet (act 5, sc. l, lines 202-3) is "Alas! Poor Yorick' I knew him, Horatio·· 2. Air Pollution. Air pollution isn't all bad. Air pollution provides small particles in the air around which water gathers causing rain A pure air system would have no such hygroscopic nuclei and thereby no rain. 3. Big Ben. Not the clock and not the tower but the bell that strikes the hour. That's Big Ben it weighs 13 tons and is named for Sir Benjamin Hall, who was commissioner of works when it was installed. 4. The 'C' after the clef sign does not mean Common Tune. In the olden days of the church, 3/4 time was considered right and perfect. A circle, the sign of perfection, was used to define it. 4/ 4 time was considered imperfect and this the imperfect circle to desi~ate it.

5. Santa Claus as a myth. Well, boys and girls. there really was a Santa Claus. St. Nicolaus was a very kindly old bishop who was made the patron saint of school boys in the Middle Ages. Most of what we now link with the man is pleasant myth, though

4. James Michener. He ran as a Democratic candidate for Congress in Bucks County, PA.. but was defeated •

Meunrement Men Dept.

(men whose names have become units of measurement) l. Ampere After Andre-Marie Writer Politicians Dept. Ampere, the ampere is a unit o( ( writers who ran for public electrical current. 2. Hertz. After Heinrich Rudolf office) l. John Greenleaf Whittier. In Hertz. The hertz is a unit of frequency. i.e. An AM station 1842 he was defeated in election for the U.S. Congress. He helped operating at 1050 Kilo-hertz. form the Republican party and 3 Joule. After James Perscott had sat in the Massachusetts Joule. The jouse is a unit of legislature in 1835. energy. 4 Newton. After Sir Isaac 2. Victor Hugo. He ran for Newton. The newton is a unit of president of the French Republic in 1848 but was defeated. He did force. win a seat in the national 5. Weber. After Wilhelm f.duard assembly in 1871, but soon • Weber. The weber is a unit of magnetic resigned in frustration. 3 H.G. Wells. Ran for Parliment 6. Dohm. After A Dohm. The in I921 and 1922 under the dohm is a measure of virtually Labour party. but was easily nothing. defeated.

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After reading through the.se suggestions I decidt'd to try them out on my roommate and believe me as I sit here with my things gathered around me out in lhe hall I can assure you that they • really do work.

YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN NEW ULM WHEN THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL

by Connie Rich/Pr and Debbie Boldt 1. The record station can't play tht> top IO because they only have 3 records. 2. 1l1ere's buffalo crossing on Main Street. 3. Chicken Man is the hero of the town. 4. Your geo0iraph}' teacher still thinks the wurld is Oat. 5. You mention Clark Gable and they say "he hasn·t gottt-n here yet" . 6. A chance to bab,sit is a night out on the town. 7. All you can think of to write home about is a fire drill. 8. You can du~t everyday and still write your name in it.

9. Both gr ocery stores are sold out of popcorn. 10. You don't have to pay sales tax because you haven't joined the Union yet. 11 You wait for the mail to keep in touch with civilizatio11. 12. Three fourths of the population is female 13 Your two options for Friday night are: stay home or cross the street. 14 Teachers feel safe enough to tell the students where they live. 15. There are more squirrels than people on the sidewalks. 16. You ask for a shopping mall and thE>y send •1ou to Kmart.

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each luue. Stude nbl may eend ln any type of problem or question In all eeriousnesa or In jest. The editorial staff da.lms the prtvllege of answering letters at lbl dbcretlon. however. Send all letters for the colomn to Box 311 - students, ltB succeu dependaooyout

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· AGIANCE PAUL'S PE RSPECTIVE ON SPO RTS by Paul L Danuser There have been many rivalries and traditions in the history of sports and sporting events. In the "old days" before western expansion. the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers fought it out with each other for baseball supremacy. The New York Yankees also were there. Joe Louis had a series of title bouts with Max Schmeling, as did Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The Minnesota Gophers and Michigan Wolverines battle annually for the Little Brown Jug. The Boston Celtics have a running rivalry with the rest of the NBA. In somewhat less proportions. the DMLC Lancers and the Northwestern Trojans light it out for Homecoming, with each team hosting the festivities every other year. In contrast to the fact that the Giants and Dodgers split championships. Louis lost to Schmeling and Ali lost to Frazier The Gophers have even held on to the jug a couple of times and there have been years the Celtics haven't added a championship banner to the rafters of the Garden. the Lancers have never beaten the Trojans since the series was born in the fall of 1972. You'd think that the law of averages would fall in the favor of DMLC once at least. H's not like the Trojans blow out the Lancers. f.ach game is a hardhitting, close affair, many of which have been decided late in the game, often with Luther having a chance to win. This year was no different. AJI of the normal festivities surrounding the event were there. The freshmen sang and did their chores. Decorations were worked on and put up in the gym in preparation for the banquet and entertainment hoened up their skills for the evening's show. The big day arrived and the parade went on through the cold and rain and the teams prepared for the war. And once again the Trojans defeated the Lancers. A lot has been said about the rivalry between the two schools that work together in preparing workers for the Lord If we are really associated in our efforts. why the intense battles? I brought this and other questions to some of the players on our team and must admist to being surprised by the responses I got.John Kolander, one of the senior tri-captains and a victim of three previous setbacks at the hands of the Trojans, said the biggest motivational factors of the game was that the game is played before the biggest crowd of the year and everyone would be trying that much harder Also the fact that the opponent is your peer gets the adrenalin Howing that much faster. Kurt Mueller, who also played for Northwestern against DMLC, added that each team goes out to play their hardest. hits a little harder and hustles a little bit more. but it is out of respect and not for the fact that they want to win just to beat the other school. Many players on the team have friends on the Northwestern team, and vice versa, so the intensity is there during the contest, but once the fmal gun goes, its over and they can resume their friendship. As Coach Dennis Gorsline mentioned at the post-game banquet. the Lancer gridders made team goals, as they do every year, but this year was different in that a successful season was one of the top goals and defeating NWC wasn't even listed among top priorities. The fact that we lost to Northwestern couldn't be hidden on either the coaches or players. No matter what is said, it goes down to that we have never beaten them and that has meant much to many people. But Sundy morning came and the world continued. It is all welJ and good that we participate in the homecoming activities and support the team in the football game, but the important thing to remember is that the gentlemen wearing the red and black are the same men who, in a few years down the road, are going to be our co-workers in the Lord's earthly kingdom, as we together, with His help lead people to realize the great gifts He provides all of us, and we will have to forget that we were once enemies on the gridiron and other playing fields.

The Women's JV Volleyball team is on its toe-s as felJow teammates look on. photo by Bill Scharf

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL IMPROVES ITS RECORD by Connie Schick The DMLC Lancerette Volleyball team has been busy this past month and has upped its record to 7-4. The team has also been involved in tournaments taking third in the Morris Invitational, first in the Harnline lnvitational, and participating in St Mary's Invitation. At the Morris Invitational the team proved they realJy wanted to win by coming from behind to put out two wins. In the St. Mary's tournament on October 4, the DMLC women defeated River Falls and lost to St. Mary's and Wmona. Coach Judy Wade felt that DMLC's defense was shak:ey all day. Their double-blocks weren't in position .and often times the

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY BEATS ANOTHER SCHOOL RECORD by Dave Ebert What wears maroon and gray and can be found running through all elements of weather in search of another victory for DMLC? If you have not guessed it il is the DMLC Women's Cross-Country team. The Lancerettes received a record breakmg performance by Janice Kant in the three mile race at Waseca wilh a new school record time of I 9: 16. That performance was not enough though as UM-Waseca won the meet with 26 points-. followed by

DMLC with 29, and Rochester Community College with 69. At the Mankato State lnvitational, DMLC placed 7th in a field of 13 teams. Everyone on the team had their fastest times of the season which included Janice Kant setting another school record. This time Kant broke the five kilometer record with a time of 19:27 DMLC competed in a dual meet against St. Mary's of Winona and completely demolished them 19-36. The ,Lancerettes won .five of the first

six places - losing only second place. The tough, uneven course in the Wmona Hills did not lend itself to any fast times. DMLC then competed in its toughest meet of the year at Carleton. The Lancerettes were up against much bigger schools but still managed to finish twelfth out of fourteen teams. The cross-country season is rapidly drawing to a close and the Lancerettes would like to end it on a high note by winning their own invitational and placing high in the state meet.

backcourt defense was found out of position. ln the tournament at Hamline on October 11, DMLC took first place by defeating Scholastica and HamJine and split games with Concordia and Northland. The key to the Lancerette's success in the tournament was the excellent passing skills they exhibited Against Augsb•Jrg College, which is a powerful team, DMLC did what they bad to in order to win. According to Wade the Lancerettes passed and ran their offense and stopped Augsburg's offense at the net. They also kept the backcourt alive. Junior Carrie Waldschmidt and freshman Chris Melso helped the Lancerettes to a team

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15 7

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15 10 Oct. 3 OMLC St. Marts (Cont.)

passing average of 3.4. Freshman Beth Vallesky had 7 kills (hard spikes) out of 12 attempts against Augsburg. Mankat o State Univer sity defeated DMLC, however, some very good things happened in the match. The team passing average was again 3.4. Junior . Barb Frey had a 3.7 passing average. while Waldschmidt had a 3.5 average. Juniors Lori Thompson and Frey had 5 kills a piece. Vallesky had 4 kills and 19 assists. Lynne Bitter had 5 assists. The Lancerettes are still striving to be one of the tweJve best teams in the conference so they can represent DMLC in the state tournament

15 11

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14 16

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DMLC Hamhne

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DMLC Northland

10 15

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AT SPORTS by Paul L Danuser The DMLC football squad followed up their victory over NWC-Roseville of a week earlier with a 9--0 defeat of Pillsbury Baptist Bible College m their first road game of the year. After a scoreless first quarter. Clair Jammer kicked a 34 yard field goal to give the Lancers a 3- , 0 lead which they held until Scott Herrewig scored on a two yard quarterback keeper. Jammer·s PAT attempt was blocked and the Lancers maintained their 9-0 lead for the victory. The Lancers· running game spai;ked the offense as "teve Toth ran for i6 yards and Mark E:ternick enjoyed an outstanding travelled to Watertown to take game with 116 yards m just 15 on Maranatha Baptist. hoping to carries. The defense also played get back in a winning way in very well as lhey held their hosts preparation for the other school from Watertown but came up to just 38 yards rushing and 80 yards via the air ways. short. about a yard short. The The following Saturday, ConLancers lost a heart-breaker by a cordia of St Paul burst the scor e of I 6-12 as a last second Lancers' bubble with a 20-9 win. pass from Herrewig to Ziel ended DMLC scored on a 22 yard field up inside the one yard line as goal by Jammer and a 34 yard time ran out. Earlier in the contouchdown pass from Herrewig test Herrewig hooked up with to Eric Ziel. Herrewig outpassed Ziel on a 69 yard score and a 10 yard toss to Scott Huebner. the Concordia quarterback with 153 yards on 8 completions in 15 DMLC obviously won the attempts to l 08 yards on 8 of 20, battle but lost the war. as they but the hosts collected 217 yards outgained Maranatha with 148 rushing to only 43 for the yards on the ground and 185 yards passing, of which 133 went Lancers One week later the Lancers to Ziel in four catches.

LANCER

G RIDD ERS

WIN ONE,

LOSE TWO

Two DMLC Lancers toss a Trojan on a tackle during the Homecoming game while fans photo by Clarence Casey look on.

TROJANS TRIP LANCERS by Paul L Danuser No fancy words had to be said. No cliches. Everyone was aware of the significance of the day. Not just lhe fact that this was Home• coming, but the combination that we were playing our sister school, Northwestern of Watertown. This is the team DMLC hasn't beaten in football . . . ever. Since the conception of the meeting of the two teams in 1972, the Northwestern squad has managed to find different ways to frustrate the Lancers. Kim Techlin even mentioned that he had the feeling this would be DMLC's year to end that streak. To the dismay of Coach Gorsline, the team, fans and returning alumni. it wasn't. The first play of the game should have given surricient evidence that this wouJd not be the year the maroon and gray would overcome the NWC jinx. After receiving the opening kickoff, Arnold Waddell fumbled, talcing away the possibility of gaining a little extra momentum with a good opening drive. The defense held throughout and neither team scored in the first quarter. It looked as though the half would likewise end up in a scoreless tie, but after gaining possesion of a Trojan punt on the four yard line, needing only to

run out the final 50 seconds, Scott Herrewig fumbled, turning it over to the grateful visitors. After a couple of runs and a penalty by each team, it appeared time wouJd run out before the Northwestern field goal unit could reach the field. But senior guard Mike Biedenbender, who played admirably despite several injuries, sustained yet another. forcing the officials to stop the clock. After he was taken off on a stretcher, proving to skeptical fans he wasn't just stopping the clock with a fake injury. John Beck connected on a 21 yard field goal for a 3--0 Northwestern advantage. The second half contained considerably more offensive fireworks. The Trojans took the kickoff and marched 60 yards in seven plays. capped by a 32 yard pass from quarterback Mike Nitz to Phil Hirsch. Beck missed the extra pomt and the score read 90 in favor of NWC. DMLC didn't take long to retaliate, as Herrewig found Scott Huebner and connected on a 67 yard score Qair Jammer's conversion cut the lead to 9-7, thus waking up the partisan crowd. Northwestern recomposed themselves and put another long drive together, culminated by a three yard blast into paydirt by

Joe Dietrich. This time Beck hit the extra point for a 16-7 cushion, setting the stage (or the dramatic final quarter. Teams tr"ldP<I possession in the fourth quarter with no scoring until Herrewig found Eric Ziel on the receiving end of a 17 yard strike slimming the lead to 16-13. Jammer's extra point attempt was blocked and the score stood. Coach Gorsline had enough faith in his defense to get the ball back that he opted to kick deep rather than go for an onside kick. Herrewig booted it into the end zone and the Trojans took over at their own 20. The defense buckled and held the offense and forced a punt The Lancers were unable to connect on a couple of pass plays and Herrewig came less than a yard short on a fourth down scramble The Lancers got one more chance on offense but ' Herrewig threw his only interception of the day to dash any hopes of victory. What do the Lancers have to do to finally beat Northwestern? You can bet Coach Gorsline and his staff are asking themselves the same question and in about a year from now, will see if the ideas they came up with will provide the necessary answers at NWC's Homecoming.

Tom Kirkman nms neck and neck with hl• Trojan opponent dw1ng the Cross-Country meet October 18. Tom ~ e In first place, and with fellow ~cer Joo Wlllltz who ftnlshed third, helped the DMLC Lancers to their vtctoty over Northwestern. photo by Clarence Casey.

ME N HARRI ERS RACE TO

CONFERENCE CROWN by Jim Rademan The Lancer men's cross country team are showing great over-all improvement as they prepare for the conference meet October 25, hosted by Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, MN. The main obstacle this year, as in the past two campaigns. again will be Northwestern-Roseville. In meets held already this year, the Lancer runners have tied them and beaten them twice. The last time the two teams met was at Flandrau State Park, the site of the Lancer Invitational, where on the grueling five mile course, Jon Wtllitz's strong second place showing paced the squad which featured five of the top rune finishers sporting the maroon and gray. In a dual meet ran in the cold, wet conditions preceding the homecoming game. the Lancers hosted Northwestern of Watertown and despite the fact they were running with only five instead of the customary six runners due to Randy Kramer"s injury, defeated the Trojans by a score of 20-35, with freshman Tom Kirlcmann leading the way. In that meet, Dave Siekmann enjoyed his finest performance of the season with a strong seventh place finish. With the conference meet coming shortly, the Lancers will need to put forth their best efforts once more this season. If aJI goes well, the conference trophy will be installed in the

LMU trophy case. and the squad will be anxiously anticipating the results of the NLCAA championship, which JS .a mythical race based on the times compiled from conference meets held around the country Waseca Invitational teams 4 miles 4 - Dave N,em, 6 - Rendy Kramer 8 -

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STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE - Second Quarter, 1980-81

PATRONS

October 27 - December 19 ST. PAUL'S, NEW ULM

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Students

Supervisor

Elaine Lemke Sharon Brosvom Rober• Waedekin Thomas Balqian

Peggy S1clc.mann Berh Kamin Dov,d Degner

Grade

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BECK'S JEWELRY

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BOOK NOOK · MARY LUE'SYARNS APPLETON AREA - Prof. Arras, College Supervisor Student 1 Hoffmann, Randy 2. N,em,. Da111d 3. Roo1, Brian 4. Bauer. Karen 5 . G1oss, Cynthia 6. Ha~s. 8r1tnda 7. Landry, Launa 8 . Ma<1<12, Louro! 9. Moore, Cheryl 10. Teuteberg, Susan 11 . ThierfeldPr, Ruth 12. L!phof1, Cheryl 13. Went,nl. J,,ne 14. z ,nk, Susan 15. Aichgrubcr. Rhonda

CHAPTER ONE

l!ocation

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Principal

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Manitowoc Neenah Neenah Neenah ChlltOll ~hkosh Neenah Two Rivers Manitowoc Two Rivers Oshkosh 1\111sh1co1 Manitowoc Menasha Green lea I

Immanuel Grace Martin Luther Trinity SI Peter Grace Trinrty St John Immanuel St. John

A. Peuir W. Radue M. Kruse J. Gro,h R Westphal A. Krause J . Groth D Helwig A Peter D Helwig A. Krause R Bakken w. Sievert L. Collyard

S. Hahnke Mr. Radue Mr. Westphal Mn. Schumacher Miss Peterson Mrs. Faust Mr. Schnaider Mrs. Leitzke Mrs. Dick Mrs. Bauer Mrs. Witt Mrs. Uschka Miss Mer~1nsen Mr. Schmidt Mr Rad ichel

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SOUTHERN LAKE MICHIGAN AREA - Prof. Menk, College Supervisor Student 1. Miller, Jeffrey 2 . Welke, Joel 3. Zeamt!I', Randall 4. Babier, Susan 5 . Becker. Ooros 6. B irkholz, Cindy 7 . Boeder, Juhe 8. Brenden, Peggy 9 . Douglas, Jill Goisert, Eli2abeth 11. Hammer, Cynthia 12. Martin, Becky 13.Schmelzer. Karlllf!n 14. Wastrack. Donna 15.Wh,tby, Lauroa

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Mr Corona Mr Pingel Mr. Priebe Miss Lemke Mrs. Bird Miss Weyenberg Mrs. Aouce M,ssStrandt Mi$s Ge,ger Mr Seeger Mr. Thoesfeldt Miss Kemper Mr. Dus Mr. Pape Miss Grienpent•og

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To a Roommate's Heartache She can't let go. She won't let loose It's much too soon She's still too close. Lord, help her know, To feel and see Things that are right For he and she.

I know time lllone Will Judge. So let her learn such {Xltience As to be content With loue From Thee.

Weirdo

Who'.s to say who is weird or off-beat? Of course there's a norm! But that's an average. Not a mandatory, precisionary degree of correct behavior; Not a do or die situation for life! And definitely not a rule to elevaJe or condemn by. Me? Weird? Because I'm two poinl eight deviations or more from the norm? Well, thank you for the compliment!

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The other day, I came and talked with you We talked ofJhe sun glistening through the snowflakes on your window - throwing rainbows onto your bed We remembered quiet talks, and walks through the crisp, autumn air - of picking cattails, smelling dried flowers. and feeling lifeless and fallen leaves. We reminisced about good memories of the past. and quiet and happy times yet to come. We talked - of music. of memories, of life, and of death We parted by giving each other a hug and a kiss. We never said good-bye - we just said, ':s'ee you later. " • Only, when I came to see you later, You were gone to a better place filled with never-ending love and happiness. God couldn't have blessed you more. Again, I walked away - I did not say good-bye. because, I know, that through God, I w ill see you later. -

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SCIENCE PROFESSORS TRAVEL borrowed an original manuscript of van Leeuwenhoek's letter announcing the discovery of bacteria and a copy of one of van Leeuwenhoek's microscopes for his audience to examine. Some fifty-five library sources were used in preparing the paper. (Now that's what rd call a research paper!) Professor

by Deb Forss October was an exciting month for two members of our DMLC Science Department. Last month found them traveling to both ends of the country. Professor James Wandersee had a presentation in Boston and Professor Paul Boebllc.e served on a panel to review proposals for funding in San Diego. Professor Wandersee presented a research paper at the National Association of Biology Teachers Convention on October 24, 1980. His paper was entitled: A Voice from the PastAnthony van Leeuwenhoek. The object of this paper was to introduce this 17th century microscopist to the nationÂˇs biologists and show the importance van Leeuwenhoek had m the history of biology. Professor Wandersee built a replica of van Leeuwenhoek's own microscope (out of brass) and allowed participants to peer through the lens. He also

Professor James Wandersee

Wandersee feels that much of what he learned will be useful in teaching biology to his students here on campus. One thing that he found fascinating was the fact that van Leeuwenhoek was a Lutheran. Professor Wandersee is especially grateful to Dean Arthur Sch~ who enthusiastically encouraged him to accept the invitation to speak. Professor Paul Boehlke started his trip on Wednesday, October 29, 1980. He was selected to serve on a review panel by the National Science F'oundation. Professor Boehlke worked with two other men, one from Coventry. Rhode Island: and the other from San Antonio. Texas. Their project was to review proposals from colleges, who were requesting aid in funding a certain science project for their school. There were twenty-three proposals in all, and all had to be

read through twice. One such proposal was the request to fund a college's f.arth Science program. Their idea was to take the students on a tour of the National

Professor Paul Boelilke Parks during the summer. They felt the students would benefit much more by examining things first hand, rather than reading

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MESSENfiE VOL.71 NO. 3 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN

ARTINSTITIJTE by Janet F. Kindt On Saturday, November 15, 1980, approximately fifty DMLC students had the opportunity to tour the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center. The trip was arranged by art club members and advisor. Pro-

te.a.>r Robert Averbeck.

MINISTRIES BOARD MAKES APPEAL calendar year 1980, 23,275 calls have been made, and from these. sixty-seven people have joined the church, ten have been baptized, and nineteen are currently taking instruction classes! The program is strictly on a volunteer basis. Whoever is interested may fill out an application ( available from Dean Zarling). If chosen, that person will be assigned to a team to be senl to any of var.ious places (including inner-city Milwaukee. the Atlantic Coast, Florida, and Texas). Nosalarywill be paid, but the Synod will pay all expenses. There are four objectives in

by Kurt Rosenbaum On Tuesday, November 11. Mr. Alfons WoJdt, the Executive Secretary of the Board for Special Ministries, arrived on the OMLC campus. His purpose: to give a presentation on the Traveling-Canvass-Witness program of the Synod. This program consists of canvassing certain areas. witnessing, teaching VBS, etc. Mr. Woldt !eels this is a very beneficial program. The cost of funding the operation is approximately one-fifth of one missionary's salary. But the results are well worth the money. Solar in

regard to this program according to Mr. Woldt. The first and most important is the winning of souls for Christ from the grasp of Satan. But working in this way also greatly helps m1Ssion congregations; it brings a certain satisfaction and reward to the canvassers, and it is of great benefit to students in their, future work as full-time servants in God's kingdom. So if you are at all interested, see Dean Zarling. He can give you more information. Your work is greatly needed.

NEENAH RECITAL REPEATED by Connie Schick

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"Toccata and Fugue in d minor" was the start of the organ recital given by Professor Charles H. Luedtke on Nov. 12. Professor Luedtke has been a professor at Dr. Martin Luther College for sixteen years. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota. Luedtke has also been playing organ at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Minneapolis for twenty-five years. The recital was brought about because Luedtke had first given the recital in Neenah and since I

In the morning, the students toured the Walker Art Center. The featured exhibit was of paintings by Chuck Close, a photo-realist. Many contemporary art forms were viewed during this guided tour. The students took a selfguided tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in the afternoon. Many style of artwork. ancient to

he had it programmed he thought he would repeat it. Professor Bartel was in charge of promoting the recital and printing programs. A trumpet fanfare in the last movement highlighted a piece by Piet post, entitled Partita: "Vom Himmel hoch, da Komm' ich her." Introduction and Toccata: " Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern" had an ensemble of recorder sounds in the introduction. The Grand Fmale was a trill on the pedals and manuals that gave the organ a challenge, and the trill was an excellent way to wrap up the entire recital.

modern, were displayed throughout the large Institute. Among the most interesting exhibits were the nine Period Rooms which were decorated in different historical periods and the museum's collection of Old Master paintings. This trip enabled <;tudents who had never been to the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts toview many exhibits and learn about several kinds of artwork. Students who had toured these art centers before saw new exhibits. All the students now have a great appreciation of the many artforms which they viewed on their art trip.

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facts from a textbook. has The government $8,000,000 available !or these proposals. The panel"s job was to determine the most worthwhile pr ograms and these would then receive the funding necessary. Dr. Martin Luther College, as of right now, has never sent such a proposal in to be reviewed. If we would, we would have to be very careful and examine all the factors surrounding such funding. Professor Boehlke and the rest o f his panel worked in their hotel room. They started Wednesday night and finished Saturday morning, November 1, 1980. Some of the highlights of Professor Boehlke's trip included a one hour lay-over in Las Vegas, where he lost two nickels, and a trip to the San Diego Zoo. These trips were rewarding experiences for both of our Professors and a learning experience for us.

" It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people (or works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 4:11-13). On November 9th, at 7:00 p.m. an anniversary service was held in the chapel for ten instructors. These instructors were honored for their years of service in the 'work of the Church. The Board of Control and the faculty of Dr. Martin Luther College recognized: Profeasor Broce Backer for twenty-five years of service in the music department, Professor LeRoy Boemeke for twenty-five years

of teaching history and religion, Professor of Science. Professor Gary Carmichael for twentyfive years, Professor Richard Buss for twenty-five years in the Engfo,h department, and Professor of Education, Professor GUbert Fischer for forty years, in history and literature, Professor LeRoy Leverson !or twenty-five years, ProfeasorÂˇMarvin Meihack for twenty-five years of service in geography and history, Professor Otto Schenk for twenty-five years teaching in music, and also in music, Professor Francls ScltobkegeI. for twenty-five years of service. The Messenger would like to congratulate these instructors for their many years of dedication and service. We are glad to see them receive special recognition for a job well done.

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EDITORIAL TIIE ELEPHANT MAN by Paul Danuser By no means do I pretend to be a film critic. and that isn't one of this newspaper's customary practices. But recently I journeyed to Mankato to see the movie ··1ne Elephant Man" and leanlt'd somethin~ about myself which I would like to pass on to you, my friends, who I'm sure could also benefit from the lesson. "The Eh:phant Man" is the true storv of John Merm·k. a 19th renturv En~lishm;m who suffered from a· rare and incurable diseas;, Elephantitis. This disease caused gross deformities of his entire hod\· nnd head and excess skin over 90'\, of his body. lhe,;e delormihl's mad~ :\lernek n hideous si~ht , Hnd it was .tssumed his onl..- use to socit.•tv was to be lht! main attr~ction of a carmval freak sho\~·. · As the film progressed. Or. Treves, a London physician with a 1..'00CI heart took 111 " the creature" and studil·d him, Merrick \\as soon found to be quite intelligent and had a !{real faith in God as a result of his reading and studyinl{ The Book of Common Prayer. Still thl• brunt of public rid11.'lllc. at the hands of a monev-hun1..fJ"\' worker in the London hospital where :\lerrick was sta)in~. ·Treve~ ·helped him to lead as normal life as possibll'. under the obvious circumstances. \\.'ithout giving-away the rest of the story. Merrick found !!reat joy in his friends from the hospital and also from a great stage star. portra:-·ed by Anne Bancrort. Enough background Now on with the point I originally set out to make. By all human reason, John Merrick had every rigrt to complain and feel rheated by God because or his dt'feds. Yet he never complained or felt sorry for himself and he continued growing in his faith until his death. ln our circles he would have been considered a pretty good Christian How many times do we. here at Dr Martin Luther College cut ourselves down for being too heavy. too short or tall, or just not goodlooking enough? Why don't we just ~o right out and say. "God. You do prettySQ(>d" ork most of the time but You really screwed up in making me"? With each self-degrading remark we make (usually just to get a compliment. anyway we slap God in the face I'm not saying this to you readers alone. As many of you can attest. I'm as guilty as anyone. I don't expect anyone to change totally as a result of this. I do feel. however. that as future Christian day school teachers, whose job it will be to influence young Christians to love and praise God for the many undeserved blessings He has given to us out of sheer love for us. hadn't we first ought to do that ourselves. and not insult His gifts? Thank you, John Merrick. for humbling me and strengthening my faith in God Rest in peace on the n~ht hand of God.

by Eric J Bernhardt As of thtS date. students of Dr. Martin Luther College have no regular publication that they can call their very own. "What about the Messenger?", you may ask. Well. while this paper 1s written by students. laid out by students. and distributed to students. ifs main purpose is not to serve the campus family. Rather. one of it's main purposes is to sern~ as a window through which \'arious members of the Synod, prospectl\'e new stude1 ls. and assorted other intert!sted parties may look in and see what goes on at the "City on a hill " Of the more than two-thousand l-;sues prmted monthly. less than half art' distributed 011 1.:ampus, The Messenger has bt!en serving as a combination publil'-relations. recruitment, and t·nmpus publication since 11s birth in 1910. Because of its multiplicity of p .1rpose the Messenger is limited in rnntent and style of writing. l',;cws is often out-dated by the tinw each issue 1s published, due to its frequency of only one issue per month. Strongly opinionated and/or contraversi..il articles and editorials arc discouraged, due to its wide and varied purpose and readership. \\'hile this doesn't make for very intere,ting on campus reading, it's more than adequate for its publicrelations and rec-u1tment purposes. I feel that DMLC students would profit from and appreciate a separate publication intended for them alone. Perhaps the Messenger could become soley a student newspaper, and a

POETRY CORNER Dear God, you have given me so many gifts: Before I was born, you gave me the gift of Life through my parents. When I was born. you gave me the gift of salvation through baptism. As I grew older, you gave me the gifts of loving and caring which I learned from my parents who loved me and cared for me so much. You gave me the gift of sharing through my brothers and sisters. You gave me the gift of respect through my loved ones. \vllen I went to church. you gave me the gift of faith and hope lhroulo(h Your Word, but most of all, You gave me the gift of forgiveness through Your Son. In the present, you still continue to give me all these gifts and more. You've given me the gift of friendship through close friends. You've given me the gift of appr eciation through my parents in all they've done for me and will still continue , to do. You've given me the gift of companionship in life's ups and downs through special people in my life. I have been truly blessed by you. Everyday is a day of thanksgiving to you. But, on this special Thanksgiving, 1980, I express my thoughts of Thanksgiving and love to you more than ever before. Please stay with me throughout my life and help me to be mor e t hankful for you, and those in my life. Thank-You, God.

EDITORIAL COMMENT: IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE 7• separate publil·ation. containing recap·:; or tht• months adivities and news of interest to the outside readcr.s, could b<• printed here on campus. \\'isconsin Lutheran Colle!(e has ,een the advantai;ies or such an arrangement, as have many ot'our area Lutheran high schools. Another alternative could be to le.we the Messenger as it is. and wme up v.ith a totally new publication intended primarily for the students • of Dr. !\lartin Luther C.ollege Such a publication could probably be printed right here on campus. It could publish various other literary endevors submllted by our talented student body, as well as up lo date college news and happenings. Since its primary readership would be the students. the publication would be less limited as to the nature of the articles to be printed The 1mt1al funding could most likely c·ome from a1d-toorganizalion funds. as weU as

other sourl'cs. What are your opinions conl'erning this proposal'! Would you like to see the students of Dr. ~1artin Luther College get a separate student publication? Do you often wish DMLC had •• publication wh1( h would print purely literary-type stories and poems'? Let me know what ,>·our reaction is to these · questions. The desire must be there for such a publication to ever materialize. If you would like to see a student publication on DMLC's campus. let either Professor Arlen Koestler or me kno" about it either by word uf mouth, or a note under the Messenger room door. For off campus readers who wish to express their opinions, my address is:

DMLC Student Publication c o Eric J Bernhardt OMLC Box 34 New Ulm, Minnesota 56073

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MESSENGER Editor -in-Chief ..•....• ... . • .... . .............. Daw n Fuerst enau Eric Bern hardt Ass istant Editors . . . . •••.• ......... Greg Boll News Editor •• • . ..•. . • . • . .... , • . . , M iriam Zimmermann Sports Editor . . • . . • • . • . • . . . . • . . . • . • . . . . . • • • • • . Paul Danuser Layout Editor ................ , . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . ... Kat hy Kudek Photography Editor . . . • . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Grosinske Circulation M anager ... • • • • • . . . . . • . • . • . • . • . . • Janet Spiegelberg Business M anager . . . . • . • . . . . . . • • . • • . Nancy Kluball W RIT ERS... . . . . . . . . . . ......... Deb Forss . Beth Lauersdorf Al Dohm . . . Lauri e M iller Laurie S teeby Connie Schic k . . Kurt Rosenbaum . . . . M ichele Cera lo . Lisa Williama . . . . . Nancy Beck ..••..... , ..

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No.3

DRAMA CLUB SOLVES

NEW ULM

BRUTAL MURDER

GARDEN

by Beth Lauersdorf

Who dunnit? Was it the older servants. Margaret and Hubert Biller? Was it the flirting, young maid, Tessie? Was it the seemingly uninvolved cousin? Or, was it someone else? These questions and many others were asked and answered during the production of "The Night ls My Enemy" on October 31 and November 1. The play was a mystery. A girl was killed near the Fontaine home. An inspector from Scotland Yard (Kort Rosenbaum) is sent to explore the case and questions Dr. and Mrs. Fontaine (Paul Steinbach and Dawn Krenke) and Roane (Lois Abel), the blind girl whom they have taken in. Gerald ( Paul Danuser), Mrs. Fontaine's cousin enters the picture. and becomes special to Roane as well as another suspecl After the stabbing of Tommy ( Jason Muench), a servant, Roane finds that her life is in danger. Because Tommy's parents· ( Peggy Ogg and Bruce Schwark) leave to

rest from the shock, she is alone more often. She is almost killed and discovers the killer to be none other than Dr. Fontaine, who is trying to help people who aren't physically perfect by ending their "misery." The police, however, don't capture him because his wife allows him to escape and kill himself. Although it was mainly mysterious. it also had a humorous vein. Tessie, played by Dawn Rosenau, was a source of humor. With her flirtations with Gerald and her stories of past fellows, she broke the tension very effectively and brought laughter to the audience. Director, Paula Arndl, was pleased with the performance of the members of the cast, and thought they did very well. Julie Ka1bus, the Drama Club President, felt that it was well done and well received by the audience. The audience, too, enjoyed themselves, and thought twice about being in any dark room alone.

CLUB MEETS by Marsha Zank

I In this gruesome scene. Tommy enten screamlng with a knife in his back. The bllnd Roane. unaware of the true situation, tries to help Tommy. photo by Paul Rakoa.

SHAKESPEARE STU DENTS RELIVE HISTORY On Friday, November 14, 1980, the Shakespeare class, an English concentrate course taught by Professor Martin Schroeder, went to the Theater m the Round on the University of Minnesota campus in the Cities. The class attended a performance of Richard IL Richard II is a historical play, a type of drama popular in England in the 1590's. This play is one in a series about English kingships. The play opens with a quarrel between Bolingbroke, who later became King Henry IV. and

Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk. The climax of the play occurs when Richard II gives up his crown. The play comes to a dramatic conclusion with the murder of Richard II. The play is actually a conflict between the idea of kingship by divine right and the rule by the man best qualified for the position. In the play we find that Bolingbroke was actually •more qualified to rule, but did he have the right to usurp the kingship from Richard II?

Drama bas lta romantic moments. In tb1s scene of the fall play "The Nigh l8 My Enemy," Gerald professes hls love for Roane. photo by Paul Rakos.

CHILDREN'S THEATER by Jane Schlenuogr

Next time you're shopping in downtown Paris, and you step into the Bon Marche Department Store, don't be surprized if you meet an eight foot tall elephant being fitted for a new suit. Walk over and introduce yourseU; his name is Babar and he's very friendly. He may even offer you a ride in his red automobile. Our own DMLC Children's Theater. about 35 students and advisor Professor Francis Schubkegel, had the opportunity to meet Babar on Sunday, November 2, when-they traveled to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The play, entitled, "The Story of Babar, the Little Elephant," was performed by The Children's Theatre Co~pany. The story was based on "Histoire de Babar, le Petit Elephant," by Jean de BrunhoH, and was adapted for stage by

TI1omas W. OJ.sen. The script also had to be translated from the original French. The opening scenes told or Babar growing up in the jungle and one day being scared off by hunters who shot his mother. Bahar ran until he reached the city where he met a French Professor, played by George Muschamp, who also acted as narrator. The Professor happened to know an Old Lady who loved elephants. She was happy to have Bahar stay with her. As a gilt she gave him her purse, and with the money it contained the elephant went on a shopping spree. Babar purchased a personally tailored suit and perfectly fitting shoes which the store happened to have in stock. Although Babar was sharply dressed, the favorite outfit o{ our group was a pair or red gym shorts he wore to

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exercise in the morning! Life in the city was great for Babar. Romance came into his life when Celeste also found her way to the city. Keeping company with an elephant again made Babar lonesome for the jungle. His little red auto, a gift from the Old Lady. took them back where they were married and crowned King and Queen of the jungle. This professional Children's Theatre performance was quite impressive to our group. We would have liked to learn more - most or the Company's plays have question and answer sessions following the perform· ances, but this one did not. All we could do was take it all in and try to pick up some pointers. The lighting added immensely to the performance and the costumes were fabulous. The numerous elephant costumes

The roots of U1e New Ulm Garden Club started in 1976. Since then it has sprouted out to twenty-four members including both men and women. They meet on the first Wednesday of every month. They grow in knowledge in room 126 of our Academic Center. They belong to the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Their officers for 1981 are. President Professor Swantz Vice President Ken Huebert Secretary-

Mrs. Otto Apltz Treasurer Mrs. Clarence Mohr Every month they have lectures on various topics. These topics include such things as nutrients and crafts, growing plants under lights. cooking with vegetables and herbs, and composting They have also seen slides on the Longworth Gardens of Philadelphia and visited Straekells apple orchard in Mankato. During the summer they meet at the various members' homes, view their gardens, and go to the greenhouses. This month they had a lecture by Mrs. Ray Hartmann on dry plant arrangements. The members were asked to bring dry weeds and plants and she arranged them. Any one from the city can belong to the club. Students from DMLC are also able to join. The club is supported by donations and booths such as the one at the art lair in Hermann Park earlier this fall. In gratitude of allowing the club to meet here, a few years ago they placed two Iron Wood trees between the Student Union and Hillview dorm.

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say were very realistic; numerous because a total of four different "Babars" were needed to fill the various roles, plus the four other elephant characters in the story. The last scene alone was a jungle full of animals and the realistic-looking, expensive costumes were used for that scene alone. Speaking of expenses. the operating costs of this company in no way compare to our costs. Of course. these people perform for a living, but I dare to compare anyway. Our admission tickets were $4.95 at a reduced rate (regular price is 6.95), and children pay $4.95. About 300 seats are available per performance and "Babar" is running from October until February, along with live other plays. OMLC's Children's Theater performs five times every spring and children pay less than $.SO each.

Seeing the fabulous performance of a professional play impressed us and we learned many things. but we felt we should not feel belittled. II anything, we could feel more proud We realize there is always room for improvements but consider• ing the time we have to spend and our tight budget. we feel we put on a qaulity performance each year. Another thing we learned was that mistakes happen in professional plays, too. We caught a few, but the cutest was when Celeste lost her bloomers getting out of that litlle red automobile! I'm sure I speak for all our members when I say that hopefully we can continue to improve and learn new things because children deserve the best!

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NEW ULM HISTORY' PART ONE 1HE FOUNDING by Greg Boll With this article, I begin a twelve-part series on the history of New Ulm. This series of articles, which, incidentally, will continue through next year, will take note of various events in New Ulm's history, and also explore the background of a number of historic sites found in the area Whether we realize it or not ( and it is a fair bet that many of us don't), New Ulm is filled with history. Much or this history is not readily visible to the person who casually passes through the town. But, it IS there. In spite of the occasional insults we may hear from students about Neo,v Ulm being "Hicksville, U.SA," I'm sure most will agree that this town IS rather charming, to say the least. I have always been impressed with the pride native New Ulmites take in their local history. And it is only proper that they should, tor it's a grand old history. How did New Ulm get here in the first place? Originally, the area that is New Ulm today was part of Blue Earth County. In 1855, the territorial legislature voted to make it an independent county, naming it Brown County, after Joseph Renshaw Brown. a noted early trader, editor, and legislator. At that time, Brown County was populated mainly by Indians. Part of two Sioux Indians rt,.;CTVations were contained within the county boundaries. It is said that up to 8000 Indians populated these reservations at their "highpoint." The actual site of New Ulm was f1rst chosen by four members of

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the German Land Association of Minnesota Seeing the natural valley formed here, and also noting the closeness of the Minnesota • and Cottonwood Rivers, they considered the location ideal for their purposes. More settlers followed, all agreeing that the location of t!te settlement was indeed good They called the little place "New Ulm," naming it after Ulm, Germany, from which a number of them had come. In 1856, Brown County was officially recognized as a county. At this same time, New Ulm was made the county seat. and a group of officials was appointed by territorial Governor Willis Gorman to oversee the area. After Minnesota became a state in 1858. the region which was then known as Brown County was considerably reduced in size. The whole area underwent a bit or redistricting, with the final result being pretty much the Brown County we know and love today. Road construction occurred on a large scale during 1858 and 1859. Many of the roads we travel on to and from New Ulm today follow the identical route of the early dirt roads built by the settlers. There were also a number or ferries, which carried travellers across the Minnesota River. Today, the Highway 14 bridge over the Minnesota marks the approximate location or an old pontoon bridge which was built to replace the ferries. Jumping up the line for a moment .. By 1872, New Ulm had its first railroad the ~wmona and St. Peter." This was a considerable step up the scale

STUDENT PROFILE

What would it be like to look at a house and to know your hands had shaped it from the !{round to the shingles? That is a feeling Dave Siekmann has experiem:ed Dave. a special freshman, is a trained carpenter and has constructed four houses in the past five years. Dave is from Marshall, Minnesota He attended vocational school for two years in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. and there acqu1Ted his carpentry skills. Hi:, interest in carpentry was always with him. From February until August of 1979, Dave did volunteer work for Lutheran Bible translators in Sierra Leone (West Alric.a). He did basic carpentry work, includ• ing building cabinets and putting screens on houses. He lived in Freetown and then went to other villages where translators were living. Dave says that Africa was a fascinating place to work and visit, but he wouldn't want to live

When Dave·s home congregation started a school, he began to be interested in it and in the Synod's schools in general Through a friend he learned more and decided he wanted to get involved. He came to DMLC in the spring or l 9RO. A love or children and an equal en1oyment of being with people made teaching a natural choice for him. Although he is quiet about his faith, it is obvious that his decision to come here was made prayerfully. In a subdued way, his JOY in the Lord's service is evident Dave's carpentry skills are not lying dormant while he is attending school. He has made many things for Drama Club and Children's Theatre. He built the saloon doors for the Homecoming decorations in the gymnasium. Dave is currently doing some finishing work on the house he is renting. A belated welcome to DMLC, Dave! God bless you in your work

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of progress for the little community. In 1860, Brown County's population was 2.320, with 635 being in New Ulm. The population did not grow much more by the time the fated year of 1862 dawned. It was ~n this year that the Sioux Uprising occurred I will not go into the matter at this point. for it will be the topic of next month's article. The whole affair surrounding the Indian Uprismg will offer us a most interesting subject for consideration In short. what you have read briefly summarizes the beginning of New Ulm and Brown County The period from when land was first chosen to the time when New Ulm became a hustling, bustling " frontier" town was relatively short. Nevertheless, it was marked by many troubles which constantly plagued those dedicated ind1V1duals - flocks of blackbirds and swarms of grasshoppers which ate a large share of the crops, bad tornadoes which caused considerable property damage, and, of course, the lndiaris, who nearly wiped out New Ulm forever. The New Ulm Herald ( one of two news- • papers founded in New Ulm soon after its establishment - the other one being the New Ulm Pioneer) noted some time later that "The massacre left a desolate city But now the rebuilt city 1s solid and permanent . . . the people have a heritage to be proud of." Next month we'll find out a little bit more about the history of New Ulm, when we look at those fateful days 1n August of 1862, when the INOIANS CAME!

Pioneers' Monument located on the east end of the Bro photos by Gresr Boll

County Courthouse grounds.

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The lnaoiption on the monument honoring the pioneers wb founded the territory of Minnesota.

DAVESIEKMANN

Dave Slelanann bu many varied Interest& Thia year he joined the Men's Crots Country team and put In many lollj( boon of practice. Here Dave races through the chute for &e'Ventb place In the meet against Northwestern.

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DEAR DAWN, DEAR DAWN, As editor of a big City ( on a Hill) newspaper, you must be knowledgeable in many areas of social affairs and local diseases. Tell me, what can be done to fight the "Four to One Ratio Blues" and the "I Haven't Had Mail Since Two Months Ago Tuesday Depression?" And how aboul "Lesson Plan Paranoia?" "New Ulm Ulcers?" "Diet Doldrums?" Whal do you do when you've seen enough of the American Scene. had your fill of Phonics, typed your last term paper, and have drained yourseU of all artistic talent ( of which there wasn't much to start with)? Being a "1O" in the world of survival, let out your secret. What can be done to spare a small scrap of sanity until Thanksgiving? Signed, Feeling Like a Rag and Looking It Too

Dear Rag, Ah, yes, it sounds as if you, too, are a fellow suffering junior. Even though the dreaded sophomore year is behind us, we still seem to be swamped with papers. projects, and reports. Don't worry; I've heard it gets even better next year. Let me suggest a quick trip to Watertown for the "Blues," the men there are only happy to help out their fellow students. After living through a severe case of '"Mail Depression路路 myself, the only advice I can give you is "You have to give some to get some." As for " New Ulm Ulcers," count yourself lucky that you don't go to school in Manitowish Waters: they don't even have a downtown there! If you've typed your last term paper, you're fortunate. However, if you 're like some of us who

have an aversion to starting projects before the night before they're due, you still have about eight papers left to do, let alone type before the semester ends. I must admit that I fall into the second category When laced with this dilemma. I survive by taking each day at a time, making good use of every waking moment. ~nd having twenty-one hours of waking moments a day. Just remember that everything will eventually get done. and that we all manage somehow to survive until vacation arrives.

DfARDAWN, Please help me - I'm having a crisis. rm an early Christmas shopper. 1needed twenty gifts lor Christmas presents this year. I already bought nineteen. My crisis is what to get for that last special person on my list Please allow me to teU you a Little about him. He's tall. with dark hair and the bluest eyes rve ever seen. In other words, he's tall, dark. and very handsome. He attends one or our synod schools and he's pretty special to me. I've got a bad case of the "What Should I Get My Honey for Christmas Blues." Could you please help? Signed, Help Make Me and My Honey Happy This Christmas

Dear Help, I have four gift suggestions: a German-American Dictionary, a Greek-American Dictionary. a Hebrew-American Dictionary, or a Latin-American Dictionary.

Would you like to pour out

all your problems to a sympathetic listener1 Send all letters and contributions to DEAR DAWN, Box 311.

by Deb Forss VERA SIEGLER "Ma" " Mrs. Z" Sayings: "You dutzl" (This is not a bad saying.) " Hey Kiddo!" ''You betcha!" "Real Good!" Favorites: Food steak, the most expensive kind Animal - pigs (swines) Sport - Fall is football; Wmter is basketball; Summer is baseball Hobby going to sports events on campus Who really is lbal woman who sits behind the desk just waiting to answer a beckoning call? She is more than just your donn mother. She is a nurse on call 24 hours a day, a pinkerton on patrol (or your safety until the wee hours of the morning. She is also a friend when you are lonely or homesick. But there is much more involved than just these characteristics. Mr s. Siegler was born in a

enough to get a call is screamed toward the proper end of the hall, and is often accompanied by such comments as - 路路1rs a man!" or 'It's only a girl." The privileged woman races with a sign of anticipation toward the phone. and stays there anywhere from five minutes to two hours, depending on whether the call is for a J>abysitting job or from Northwestern College. Not only are DMLC women a bit unusual in the way they receive telephone calls, they also are out of the ordinary in the way they talk on the phone. Ifs not what they talk about, but how they talk. Have you ever seen some or the ways these women -position themselves as they carry on their conversations? Some sit and some stand, but many have developed their own posture for talking comfortably (?) on the phone. The following are the most widely accepted contortions. The Perch. There is one phone on each dorm floor . In Hillview the phones are located in the wall above a waist-high counter that serves as a shelf for newspapers and magazines. T he

small town in Minnesota She wouldn't reveal its name; she only said the reason it was wellknown was because she was born there. She grew up in St Paul, Minnesota. Mom has four children and fourteen grandchildren. Her children live in Washington. W1Sconsin, and in Minnesota Her favorite way of spending her vacations is with her children. Traveling keeps her very busy in the summer. Mrs. Siegler has been with us since June of 1962. She takes great joy in her work because she loves the students, The Lord gives her much help and she finds it hard to believe she is in her 18th year already as housemother here at school. Upon asking her the very delicate question of: "How often do the girls really sneak things by

you?'' - she replied, "Its not ve.r y often someone can pull the wool over my eyes. Sometimes I even know about things before they happen. The Lord leads me to the places I should be!" Mrs. Siegler feels so far the 1980-81 school year is a big success. She says vacation time will really tell. She has determined this sdiool year will be very good because it is broken up by many vacations. Her heart goes out to those who live too far away to travel frequently. So next time you have burned the midnight oil until early hours of the morning, and you hear that familiar voice at 7:00 a.m. over tl]e intercom asking if you are going to classes for the day, remember she is your mother here at school and it is all in a day's work.

POOR DOHM'S ALMANAC (a treasury of infonnation you may never use)

by Al Dohm That'g Unbelievable Dept l) a man in Pueblo, Colo., was involved in a two car accident. He was thrown some 100 feet through the air onto the tracks of a rapidly moving train. The train couldn't stop in time, but the man's only injury was a broken leg from the accident The train had passed over him without making a scratch. 2) During WWll a young man entered the service in the air force. He was assigned to a 8-52 as a gunner and soon ran up a terrifice record, was decorated and made a sergeant He asked for a transfer to the States; it was granted. Then it was uncovered that the young man was only l 6 years old After his one year in

IT HAPPENS IN THE DORMS by Dawn Fuerstenau Everyone's seen them hundreds of times. It's impossible to walk down the hall and not notice what they're doing. What is so prevalent in the dorms that every woman does it once in awhile and wishes it would happen more often'! Getting a call and talking on the telephone, of course. You may wonder what is so interesting about women talking on the phone, tlut it has been discovered through months of careful study and observation that DMLC women are not normal when it comes to receiving a caU .and maintaining a conversation on the telephone. It all depends on the time of day. If there are women expecting caJls, then there is a mad dash on the phone's first ring. However, during lbe less than peak hours, the phone has been known to continue to ring until the caller gives up, while disinterested women stroll past it or stay behind dosed dorm room doors. It's quite an event when the phone is finally answered. The name of the woman who is lucky

THE STORY OF A HOUSEMOTHER

action this man had 35 combat missions, 300 combat flying hours, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and had Received the Air Medal with a silver and 5 bronze dusters.

3) A pig in Luneburg, Germany shot a butcher with a pistol. The man was about to butcher the pig when a hoof shot up, hitting the trut~er of his hand

gun. Odd Laws Dept. 1) A married couple in Michigan must live together or be imprisoned. 2) Lions are not permitted to run wild on the streets of Alderson, West Virginia. 3) lo Ohio, the victim of a lynch mob is entitled to recover a sum of up to $500 from t he

county in which the assault took place. 4) ln Paulding, Ohio, it is legally proper for a policeman to bite a barking dog to quiet him. 5) In Lang, Kansas, you cannot drive a mule down Main Street in the month of August without wearing a straw hat

Great Goll Dept. IO Greatest Golfers of all time l. Jack Nicklaus 2. Bobby Jones 3. Walter Hagen 4. Sam Snead 5. Ben Hogan 6. Byron Nelson 7. Arnold Palmer S. Bobby Locke 9. Gary Player 10. Gene

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phone has pegboard partitions on either side of it that provide a minimum of privacy. Some women like to climb up and perch on the counter in a crouching position as they converse. This position is practical only !or short people. The Thinker. Here a woman sits on the back of a chair with her feet on the seat. her elbows on her knees, and one hand on her chin. Women in a reflective mood often choose this position. The Ostrich. In lhis posture a woman leans agamst the counter and sticks her head between the partitions right next to the phone. This way is good for those wanting to be a little closer to the caller . The Drain. Some women talk on the phone while sitting slouched in a chair with their legs extending up and feet resting on the counter. This allows the blood to rush to the head and gives a sense of well-being. This is by no means a complete List; many women have come up with their own variations. Which one do you

use?

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A -GIANCE PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE ON SPORTS by Paul Danuser "Change" seems to be the key-note surrounding us lately. On a national scale. the most obvious change is in the proprietorship of the White House and the position which goes along with the place. To a somewhat lesser degree, tht: first quarter student teachers are back and another group has left us for that reason. Also the fall sports seasons have been completed ( except for women's volleyball, which is involved in state competition at press time) and the winter sports are prepanng for their seasons. Except for the men's cross country team. which ~;uffered at their conference meet due to the cold and possibly also trom being too psyched out in their quest to defeat Northwestern-Roseville, each team showed marked improvement over last "Year's records. The football team climbed from a 1-6-1 record the year before to a more respectable 3-5. The women's cross country team, anchored by record-setting freshman Janice Kant and supported by other veteran runners improved very much, despite the loss of Kathy Hirsch. The volleyball team fared surprisingly well, evidenced by their seventh seed placement al the state meet. This was done with a mixture of improved veterans and talented freshmen The mens cross country team also improved greatly all year, contrary to what their performance in the conference meet might indicate. We certainly have reason to be proud of our athletic program at OMLC. Very good use of the limited budget we have is evidenced by our team's successes. I often wonder iJ the average student appreciates that. Fan participation lacked greatly at the football bowl this year. An air of apathy was quite evident at each home game this year. Bridget Storey and her cheerleading comrades did all they could to liven up the crowd and help the team, but tht:!ir efforts were usually to no avail. This was apparent in its greatest sense when the home fans were greatly "out yelled" by their Northwestern rivals, which amounted to only a rraction in number. The pep band, present at every game rarely received any crowd reaction, which is something I'm growing more accustomed to. It almost seemed as though the "fans" in attendance were more keyed in the porn pon routine than the game surrounding it As of this writing, I have yet to figure out the reason for this. Was it because most of the student body was more interested in other activities. real important ones like a good 1\' show or to catch up on their beauty sleep? Or maybe they read The New Ulm Journal's preseason article and decided we wouldn't win much so didn't want to bother watching us lose: l don't know. The other sports received respectable turn-outs. The cross country squads only had a couple of home meets and the volleyball team played many school nights, which holds down attendance. I must admit I was only able to attend one volleyball match and CC meet Rehearsals for the fall play prohibited my attendance greatly. I don't intend to upset anyone with this. I hope those of you with valid reasons don't come flocking to me cutting my article down. But I, along with the participants of the winter sports teams do urge you to put the books aside once in awhile and get nuts watching your classmates repre$ent us all on the playing field, and have a little fun while you're at

Liz Petermann and Sophomore Kris Clausnltzer go up for the block against Augsburg.

IANCERE'I*I'ES' SEASON FULL OF RECORDS by Conme Schick The DMLC Lancerettes fin• ished their volleyball season with an overall record of 56-45. The finale of the season was the State Tournament, which they participated in on November 7. The Lancerettes won three games in the State Tournament but there were some outstanding individual achievements. Lynn Bitter and Beth Vallesky had 33 and 49 assists respectively. Vallesky also had 7 serving aces. Barb Frey had 41 perfect passes and Lori Thompson led the team with 47 perfect passes.

Kris Clausoltzer led the team in kills with 24. Titroughout the season some team records were :;et. Three times this year the team record or assists wa<; 33. Against Northwestern college the team recorded 52 kills. There were 72 perfect passes completed against St Catherine s and 21 aces against Augsburg College. On the season Vallesky led the team with a total of 288 assists. Clausnitzer led in kills with 176. Thompson led in three areas. aces, 60; perfect passes, 287; and serve effectiveness, 1.8. Uz

Peterman hao :,J.5 stuff blocks Gretchen Hartwig topped the team with a 3.4 passing average. Barb Frey's attack efficiency was 23% and Bitter had the most consecutive serves with 81. The team may not have taken first place in the State Touma· ment. but much talent was shown. As Coach Judy Wade has stressed before, next year should prove quite interesting, because there are no seniors on the team this year and most of the girls will be back next year.

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CROSS COUNfRY WINS, OWN INVITATIONAL by Daue Ebert The cold winds or Winter are fast approaching, and along with that fact comes the close or the 1980 women's cross country season The Lancerettes captured first place in their own inVJtational by defeating Southwest State and Rochester Community College. Janice Kant was the first individual to cross the finish line with a new school record time of 19:18 for five kilometers. OMLC then competed in the Division Ill State Meet. The Lancerettes ran against some very tough competition placing ninth out of eleven teams. The first runner to finish for OMLC was Janice Kant who placed twenty-sixth. To finish out their season, the women decided to run a twenty-

six mile marathon from Mankato to New Ulm Encountering various distractions along the way such as cars and dogs, the women finished the run in a little over four hours. Coach Boe hlke was pleased with his team's season in which they broke nany school records and had the best record ever of any DMLC women's cross country team. I le will sorely miss Seniors Miche lle Homeber, Marie Jae<:kel, and Rachel Luetke. They will be hard to replace, because all or them were in the top five on the team. Coach Boehlke has reason to be hopeful though. as Janice Kant, Wendy Palmtag, and Kelly Schwartz will be returning to provide a strong nucleus on which to build for coming years.

Although be didn't participate on the playing field, John Ziesemer played an lmpor1ant role at every home football game. John was the play by play announcer and braved the sometimes below freezing temperatures atop the announcer's stand. Here John, seated on the right. is Joined by Dean Zarling and Dave Paustian.

photo by Dave Heup.

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GRIDDERS END

SEASON

VICTORIOUSLY

by Paul L Danuser

The day should go down in history. On November 1, 1980. DMLC defeated Marquette University, the 1977 NCM champions. Of course, their title came io basketball. where they are annually a national power. and we defeated them in football. where they are only in the·· club" status and lack many essentials, such as a de<:ent playinl( field, proper equipment and enough players. But forget that for now and savor the victory over a major university. DMLC led frum the outset in their 27-6 victory. A 16 yard touchdown p3Ss from Scott Herrewig to John Kolander in the first quarter opened the scoring. followed by Clair .Jammer' s conversion making the score 7-0 for the Lancers. l-lerrewig connected with Steven Toth for a 15 yard score in the second session, with Jammer's book marking a 14·0 tally which lasted until Dean Johnson returned an interception 42 yards for anottier score with Jammer dosing out first hall scoring with the Lancers on top 21-0. The Lancers and Marquette traded ·ro•s in the third period \or;th Toth galloping 42 yards for a score and the host Warriors found paydirt on a four yard burst. Both conversion attempts failed and the game finished at 27-6. One week earlier. in a delayed

DMLC lancers prepare �o launch another offensive attack as Sc.ott Herrewlg calls the signals. start aue to bus malfunctions. Mt. Senario destroyed the host Lancers by a score of 38-l 6. Enough said about that one. Seniors playing for the last time on the TRCC's second place finishers were Jim Kanlese, Dean Johnson, John Ko-

lander, Gene Pfeifer and John Ray. Team leaders for the season included l-lerrewig at quarter• back with 64 completlons in L54 attempts for 1.0i 1 yards anc.t 8 TD's. Toth led the ground attack with 443 yards in 99 carries. Scott

Huebner led the receivers with 19 receptions while Kolander and Eric Ziel each collected 17. Clint Teach paced the defense with 115 tackles (65 solo) followed by Kaniess with 111 (60) and Paul Ryder with 90, 56 of them alone.

With only five players graduating from this year's squad, Coach Gorsline should have every reason to be optomistic about the 1981 edition Lancer football team.

MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY ·cAPTURES CHAMPIONSHIP by Dave Ebert lntramDrals are for everyone. Here Profeuor Koestler, member of the professor's team. photo by Al Dohm. passes to a fellow teammate while guarded by John A.shenmacher.

UPDATE ON INIRAMURALS by laura Steiner

When you open the Mes senger every issue, you often see a two-page spread on the athletic teams. 'whether they won or lost seems to be, oh, 10, important Who had the big play? Made the biggest mistakes? Was it coaching brilliance or was the game won on pure emotion? But these heroes who always get their names splashed all over the page are not the only winners. People often think that it only matters who won on the interscholastic level. Au con-

traire! By the simple process of mathematics, one realizes that it is also the intramural winners in whom most everyone is interest ed because a far greater number of people participate in intra• murals than in the inter scholastic sports. On tbe inter scholastic level. it's one or two who get the glory. The rest get splinters. At least in intramurals everyone gets a chance to play. Earlier this fall, Julie Rou's team won the softball champion ship by defeating Sharon Kinney's team in the final by a

score of 13-2. Paul Thieafeldt'a team took the football cham pionship and Tim Pieper came away with the intramural tennis tiUe. Right now the battles are on the volleyball and basketball courts. Even the DMLC pm• lessors have their own basketball team. This year doesn't seem to have any real dominant teams as in the past. It could be a hard fought battle right down to the championship matches.

On a cold, snowy day the DMLC men's cross country team closed out it's 1980 campajgn by capturing the Northern District Championship of the NLCM. They are waiting with anticipa tion as to the results of the National Championship of the NLCAA. in which the Lancers are the defending champions. In the district meet the Lancer harriers demolished the Pillsbury Comets by capturing the first four places. Tom Klrlunan. Dave Niemi, Jim Rademan, and Jon Wlllltz finished first through fourth respectively. In the Twin Rivers Conference Meet, which was held in conjunc tion with the district meet, the Lancers placed second to a strong Northwestern of Roseville

team. The Lancers had beaten them earlier in the year, but a key injury to Randy Kramer dealt a severe blow to DMLC's chances of winning the conlerence championship. The following DMLC runners were accorded All-Conference honors: Tom Kirkman fourth place, Dave Niemi filth, Jim Rademan sixth, and Jon Willitz seventh. Letterwinners on the 1980 men's cross country team are Dave Niemi. Jon Wlllltz, Randy Kramer, Dave Slek mann, Jim Rademan, and Tom Kirkman. DMLC will have to recruit lleavily next year, as Jim Rademan and Tom Kirkman will be the only eligible runners to return from this year's success ful team.

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SECOND LE'I*l'ER HOME

ALWIN ELECTRIC, INC. by Nancy Kluball Dear Mom. Well. rm still up here at school and surviving. So much has happened the past month that you wouldn't believe it. One or the first things that happened here in October was the blood drive. I relt like I was out We.-.t. There were a bunc:h of le races. and people were moanin~ and groaning whenever the arrow. ( I mean needle) ntered. I loved it so much that I ent back ror sernnds and gave again. I was feelin!,l a little drained alter that.

The biggest event of the month was Homecoming. All through Homecoming Wt>ck. the donn was a shambles. Girls were hunying and scurrying to buy their dresses and last minute boutenmeres. The freshmen were busy making beanies. mar<'hing each night. and singing by the salad bar at each meal. Well. tht big day finally came. We lost the ~ame to our dear friends at Northwestern college, but it's fun to watch the two sister schools play. I was an emcee for the Homecoming dinner and entertainment. I didn't wear my

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glasses while I was on stage so I wouldn't have to see the audienl·e shaking their heads: however. I did hear munnurs or "poor girl" and "isn't she a pity?" Oh well. Halloween came and went with all its ghosts. goblins, witches, and trick-or-treaters. Yes, we had our own Halloween Party on my dorm floor. Well, I hope ewrybody is fine there. I wiU write again soon. Until next month . . Love.

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JAZZ BAND PERFORMS ON STAGE . by Kur/ Rosenbaum On Nov. 24 Maestro Roger Hermanson and the Jazz Ensemble and Dixieland Combo led an enthusiastic audience on a musicaJ journey through the Jazz Era and Dixieland The concert was very enjoyable, partly because of the fact that it featured many talented soloists, including the following: Freshman Pa t Lemke (alto sax) and Karen Kell (trumpet); Juniors Cindy Plath ( clarinet and tenor sax), Randy Kramer (trombone). Dave Koester (trumpet and flugelhorn), Warren Backer (guitar); and Senior Cindy Roembildt (piano and vocal). The Jazz Ensemble started the trip with a section of music that got the audience psyched up for the Dixieland Combo. This year's Combo consists of Plath, Koester, Kramer, Backer, RoemhiJdl. Junior Paul Danuser on drums and the Maestro him-

self on tuba. After the Combo played four numbers of New Orleans style Dixieland. the Ensemble returned for the finale, including Glenn Miller's original "Little Brown Jug" and "Gotcha." the theme from ·TVs "Starsky and Hutch," and this rounded out the journey. But the standing ovation and thunderous applause from the audience compelled them to play an encore. For a very entertaining evening our thanks to the Maestro. to the members mentioned above. and the rest of the band: Freshman Julie Wlllitz, Lori Naatz, and James Neujahr; Sophomores Sharon Kinney and Kathy Kolander; Juniors Elaine Brown, Rachel Schultz, Diane Schramm, Jon Ziesemer, and Lyle Strehler; Senior Steve Grosi.nske. We look forward to your next concert!

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The J azz Band performs here under the direction of Professor James Hermanson. photo by Dave He up.

COME YOUR HEARTS AND VOICES RAISING by Miriam Zimmermann

THE DMLt

MESSENGE VO L.71 NO. 4 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN

NEW CLUB ON CAMPUS by Janel F Kindt

prel hb or her particular character. Performances are planned for January 25, 1981. at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and are open to the campus family only. An anthology of humorous looks at the roles of men and women is the tentative program for the first performance by the DMLC Readers Theater. President of Drama Club. Julie Kalbus, is looking forward to working with all the talented members which have been Director Sharon selected.

On November 20, 1980, approximately twenty-five stu• dents auditioned for Readers Theater. Of these twenty-five, only seven were finally chosen. The members of Readers Theater are: Sandy Nell, Deb Lightfuss, Marie Jaeckel, Paul Hough. Dan Schie ss l, Rachel Luedtke, and Jeri Wodill. Readers Theater is a new opportunity for DMLC students interested in drama who may have been apprehensive about auditioning for the fall play or the spring musical. The material which has been selected enables each person to creativt>ly inter-

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Saar, who has had previous experience with a Readers Theater is working hard with the membe.s to perfect the first program which is to be held in January. Professor Richard Buss, advisor. is pleased with the enthusiasm and cooperation displayed by all who are involved with Readers Theater. \.lark your calendars now for .January 25, 1981, to attend the first performance of the DMLC Readers Theater. You're sure to t!nj,1y a very entertaining, humorous evening.

The Christmas season should bring every Christian to an exultant joy. The campus choirs of Doctor Martin Luther College invite blissful hearts and voices to come and announce the glorious message of Christ's birth. 'Come, your hearts and voices raising." is the personal invitation sent to you, as well as all Christians, during lhis sacred festival. This holy birthday ought to bring year-round happiness to Christians who have a Savior from the world. This year, as in previous years, a sacred Christmas concer t will be held in the gymnasium on campus. On December 18 and 19 at 8:00 p.m .• approximately four hundred voices will lift their voices before God Professors Bartel, and Hennanson, Shilling will direct their mixed choirs. while Mrs. Joyce SchuJ>kegel directs the women's Treble Choir. The band will perform at 7:30 p.m. until the concert begins. Something new has been added to the concert this year. The choir will be involved in

choral speaking which falls somewhere inbetween singing and speaking. The reason behind attempting this is that we, as teachers, may one day need this in our classrooms. The experience will most certainly be valuable. DMLC has been tremendously blessed with musicians, both in band and choir. What better way is then: to utilize a precious gift

from God than to pra1Se Him with it These voices reach more people than just from the immecllate area of New Ulm. Friends and relatives from great distances often travel to DMLC to attend the concert People come to hear the choirs and to worship God with the campus family. The effort of past years. to make the concert a success, hn!' been well rewarded when Christians join to raise tnt:~ voices to heaven. Many of us are very familiar with the chom;, but to others the concert becomes a refreshing event Let's continue to provide an opportunity for Christians far and near to praise our new born Savior.

OPERA COMPANY PRESENTS MARRIAGE O F FIGARO hy Beth Lauersd<>rf

Our campus was treated to an unique experfonce on December fourth. We had the opportunity to see an opera on our own stage. The Midwest Opera Theater pres~nted ..The Marriage of Figaro.. by WA Mozart. The ten-member cast sang the opera in English so that we could understand the story. The performance was unique because ol an unfortunate circumstance. James E. McKee!. Jr.. who played CountAlmaviva. had laryngitis. Therefore. Richard Hudson became his voice for the evening. He was ingeniously

added to the cast as the Count's cousin and spokesman. Mr. McKee! still acted the part. while Mr. Hudson sang from further back on the stage. It was so well coordinated that it was easy to forget that Mr. McKee! wasn't actually singing. The opera as a whole was very well done. F.laborate scenery. props, and costumes added a realistic: touch. The audience apprt!eiation of the rnmpany's dforts was evidenced by the well- filled auditorium and the standing ovation at the opera's conclusion.

The Count and Marcellina in "The Marriage of Figaro."

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EDITORIAL by Dawn Fuerstenau In this abbreviated December issue of the Messenger, it is necessary to respond to last month's editorial entitled "ls It Tune for A Change?" The article had good thou.1?hts about providing a publication consisting of interesting items solely for the student body, but where does that leave U1e Me&aenger't If the new publication would be approved, would the Messenger become obsolete to the campus family? It's been argued that the Messenger prints too many articles about activities and performance-. that have already happened. so are not really news anymore. Take the front page of this issue for example. Most students and faculty probably attended the Jazz Band concert and " Marriage of Figaro," but does that mean these stories don't deserve to be mentioned in the school newspaper? What about those students who were unable to attend the performances and want to read about what happened? What about the students who were involved in Ule Jazz Band - don't they deserve to have their names in print? And what about those students who just like to keep each issue of the Mesaenger so they can look back at them and relive things that happened in time past? Another comment was made that "strongly opinionated and/or controversial articles and editorials are discouraged." Far from discouraging anyone, the Messenger encourages students to express their views in the paper. However. what the Messenger won't print is irresponsible, pointless material written only to create trouble. The Messenger has chosen not to print only two editorials, and in each case. if the writer had expre.'-Sed himself in a less negative way his articles would have been printed. It is possible to get one's point across and be convincing while still being fair to both sides. lt'seasyforpeopletosaythatthe Meuenger"doesn'tmakeror very interesting on-campus reading.'' Some even have good suggestions for a new school publication that would include "literary endeavors submitted by our student body," However, what they fail to realize is that the Messenger would l ov e to publish student submissions if Uley only ever received any! Right now there is not a flood or people banging on the Messenger room door demanding that their articles be printed. Rather, it's been up to two or three people to come up with new ideas for the Messenger. They've had such ideas as wDear Dawn", "Ne1N Ulm History". "Paufs Perspective on Sports", "Student Proftle". and "Poetry Comer." These may no t be everyone's favorites, but they are attempts to print something different for students to enjoy The editors of the Messenger are always looking for new ideas for the paper, but tlley can't do it alone. So many people are quick to complain, yet aren't willing to contribute any cf their time or talent 1rus spring the Messenger would like to spon:;or some sort of literary contest for students, but it won' t wor k unless people make the effort to contribute their talent Other ideas that have been suggested for a new student publication could be incorporated into Ule Messenger, but again, a handful of people can't come up with these new ideas each issue, write the articles, type copy, and lay out the paper each montll by themselves. Hours or preparation go into each issue of the Messenger, and sometimes it's a question of "should the Messenger be sent out tomorrow or should the homework get done instead'r If more people were willing to "put Uleir money where theJr mouth it;," the M essenger would be a better paper and probably come out more often. No one can complain that the Messenger st aff isn't trying, for the paper has improved markedly over the past two years. Yet will the Messenger itself change? No, but it can and will improve even more if everyone is willing to work together for the good of the paper.

POETRY

CORNER

by Eric J Bemhardt The DMLC Messenger is not printed on campus. Cameraready copy gets sent out of town for the final printing job. This adds much time to ilie production time overall, time we could much better use elsewhere. 1lte reason this is done is this - our print shop doesn't have equipment of the size needed to handle something as large as the Messenger. Such a machine costs upwards of $12,000 or more, according to graphics manager Mr. Les Ring. If such a machine would be purchased, the M essenger would be able to be totally produced right here at OMLC. Production time on such things as programs, handbooks, and the College Catalog, could be speeded up, as more pages could be printed on one sheet and cut, instead of each page being printed one at a

PRINTING DONE ON C.~MPUS time.

as they are now.

Now, $12,000 is a lot of money, more Ulan the school could comfortably handle, however, if every organization on campus would contribute to this project, the cost would be considerably reduced. Why should the organizations contribute? Our print shop Le; used by virtually every organization on campus. If such a new press would improve and expand on Lhe services offered, then it is wor ili our

support. Overall cost and time involved, not to mention style and quality of ilie finished project, would be greatly affected by the purchase of this new press.. Urge your respective organizations to consider a contribution towards a new press for our graphics arts shop. Such a contribution would assure better quality work from our already successful campus ··print .shop" located in the basement of Old Main.

ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF MY P2 TE ST GRADUATION by Jonathan Stern Thank you friends, thank you all, for the support you have shown to me there past four years. Witllout you, I could never have passed my P'l test After receiving my training book. known to all as the Chording Manual. we were sent to boot camp to learn the Basics, here we met our drill sergeant, who was in reality an undercover agenlfortheenemy. Wereceived our stripes and took off to the front, Ule practice rooms. Herc we were constantly guarded every hour of the day by the MP's known as ..checkers", who could make life miserable, they also served as spies for the general, who would mercilessly send you to the front to fight pages and pages of the enemy. Yes. friends just four short years ago I st epped into my first practice room; it was all mine for fifty whole minutes, five days every week; it was terrifying. Those first few practices were rough, but I pulled through. After ruastering the tonic chord I was

quite proud of myself and when I learned chord progressions and could play a melody I thought piano would be a breeze. Little did I know that something more terrifying was on tlle horizon. Yes there they were on the horizon all 660 of them, all fou r part. Four-parts, the meanest, slyest, nastiest critter that made a sound They were awesome: there was simply no way to handle them. They were like guerilla fighters, with constantly shifting bass lines, they were also were drilled In special combat fonnalions. One was called the leger lines. which they used as fox holes, dropping 5, IO. or 15 spaces in a single measure. Anotller weapon they employed was something called accidentals, which is something like barbed wire, their third weapon was the octave stretch which if you were watching for it, could lay your hand up for a W{>ek of R & R. Their fourth weapon is called Ule roving tenor, was not content to stay in one hand, boldly stabs into the left hand

then wit hout warnmg leaps into the righ t and then back into ilie left. Another favorite was a four part wiili no rhythm, at least no rhythm that a civilized pcn;on could figure out The general was not very friendly either, in the beginning the general would give us the easy four parts. which while they were four-parts, they had seen their better days. But as soon as we thought we had those mastered Ulegeneral would send you in to fight Wllh some real four-parts. 5 or 6 sharps bristling from every staff and all sorts or hidden traps and mines. Life at camp was not much fun either with frequent suprise inspections known ··atfectionately" as sight reading. Titis was about as much fun as scouting ahead through the general's vast Classical Comterrain of positions. But at long last the war is over the four-parts are in tlleir cells, rm a civilian again. I hope that we do not have to go to war.

THE DMLC Just stand aside and watch yo1.1r<;ell go by, Think of yourself as .. he" instead of wr. Pick llaws; find faults; forget the man is you, And strive to make each estimate true. The faults of others Ulen will dwarf and shrink; Love's chain grows stronger by one mighty link. When you as "he" as substitut e for "r Have st ood aside and watched yourself go by.

Stnc.kland Gillian

To cherish every hour without say,ng a word; Looking and ux:,ndering, if what you aren ·, saying can somehow be heard To cherish every minute with Just a glance or two: looking at him off and on, and wondering ii he is, too. But to feel with each waking moment. his emotions of romance looking at him and knowing. I w;/1 never have the cha,,ce. Michele Ceralo

EDITORIAL COMMENT:

The Church bells ring out loud and clear, Announcing that our Saut0r 's here, And we our praises gladly sing, To Jesus Christ. our newbom King. People gather on Christmas night. To see the children's lovely sight. ... As they proclaim the Savior's birth. And words of joy. "Peace_ on the earth!" Families gather Christmas Day, From real close by or far away, They share the day with all its love, Gwen to us from God abooe. Merry Chr,stmas to you and all whom you love, May God bless you greaJly from heaven above, May He giv.! you much love through Jesus H,s Son, And many happy mem 'rie.s when Christmas is done. Nancy Klubal

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Editor-in-Chief .•....•.......•..•..•.......•••. Dawn Fuerstenau Assistant Edit ors .........•...•..... Greg Bolt- .•• Eric Bernhardt New s Editor ...•...•..••....•••..•......... Miriam Zimmennann Sp orts Editor . . . . . • . . • . . . • • • • • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Danuser Layout Editor . • . . . . . . . • . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . • • • . . • . . . . . . Kathy Kudek Photog raphy Editor • . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . • . . • Steve Uros,nske Circulation M an ager .......•................••. Janet Spiegelbet'g Buainess M anager .•..•........................•.. Nancy Kluball WRITERS •.•••.....•.......•••..... Deb Forss . . • Laura Ste,ner Beth Lauersdorf . . . Al Dohm . . . Laurie Mille, . • . Dave Ebert Laurie Steeby . . • . . . Connie Schic k . • . . . . Marsha Zank Kurt Rosenbaum . • . . . M ichele Ceralo . . . . J - t Kindt Lisa Williams . • • • . Nancy Beck . . . . . . . .... J ane Schlenv()9t

lA YOUT ......•.............•.•. Denise Volt . . . Karen Whittier PHOTOGRAPHY •. Clarenc e Casey

. Bill Scharf . . . Al Dohm . . . Dave Heup

CIRC ULAT ION . . . • • BUSINESS . . . TYPING Donna Knuth . . . • . . Cathy Williams • . . . . Tern Krueger Laura Stemer . . . • . . Cindy Kueker . • • . . . J oyce Eckert Ellen Ruhland . . . . . Janet Kindt • • • . . . M ichele Ceralo Coralee Ko lbow . . • Jeanne Matuszak . . . Laura Stoenzinger ART . . . . . . . . . ..•.••...•..••. Charis Habeck . . . Sheila Hughes ADVISOR .•••.••....•....••.•••....•..••••.••. Prof. A. Koestler

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NEW ULM HISTORY PART TWO THE SIOUX UPRISING AND THE FIRST BATTLE OF NEW ULM by Greg .&If Last month we took a brief look at the founding and early history of New Ulm. This time we'll focus on the two battles of New Ulm. TI1e.o;e battles, which occurred in August or 1862, are perhaps New Ulm's • single greatest " claim to rame" in the i hi.,;tory books. The two battles constituted one of the main . phases of the Sioux Upri:,ing in Minnesota The sieges, burning, and evacuation of New Ulm, and the destruction of the countryside had a disastrous effect on the economy and government of Brown County. In addition, the uprising halted westward county expansion for a number of years. It was in June of 1862 that the first tremors of the uprising we,-e felt A group of young lnruan warriors from the Lower Redwood Agency met for the purpose of banding together to "cleanse the entire area of whites." Alter a lull of a little over a month, the Sioux began their drive to annihilate the whites. On August 4th, 550 of them attacked

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the Upper Yellow Medicine Agency. breaking through a line or 100 men and two I2-lh. Howitzers.. Once through, they raided the warehouse. That same day, other Slc)w( Indians tried to take Fort Ridgt-ly. but failed. The real action began on August 17th Five whites were murdered at the town of Acton in Mt.'eker County. Later. the Sioux Clliefs Little Crow andlnkpaduta met with Wmncl»go Chief Little Priest at tile Redwood Agency. They agreed to begin the massacre of all whites on August 18th at Fort Ridgely, and destroy Fort Ridgely. both agencies, New Ulm, Mankato, St. Peter. and all communities along the Minnesota River. Tileir ultimate goaJ was to drive all white settlers back east or the Mississwi. 1lle day after the meeting. a general massacre of all the white settlers from New Ulm to Yellow Medicine occurred Early in the day, a number of traders and whites were slain at theRedwood Agency. Those w h o ~ to escape hurried to Fort Ridgely,

where they told the news to

Captain John Marsh, the fort's commander. He immediately set out with a rescue force to Redwood Ferry. Soon after he and his troops had arrived. they were ambushed and almost complctcly wiped out Meanwhile. forty-two more people were massacred in the town of Milford. News of the Indian Uprising dashed ahead to New Ulm. where it was met with disbelief. Sheriff Roos of New Ulm refused to believe the report. and set out with a group or men to arrest the killers. 1be group came back with several wagons of dead and wounded men Indeed, the report was true! The shocked city began a swift effort to barricade itseff from the approaching w~rs. By August 19th, the Sioux had reached the Yellow Medicine Agency. Two divi,;ions of trOOps

were sent to help the settlers ward off the Indians. One of the two never returned. About the middle of the afternoon, Chief Little Crow and over 200 warriors

(a treasury of mformation you may never use}

hyAI Dohm Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 1. The great pyramid of Cheops ( Egypt). 2. The hanging gardens of Babylon. ( Iraq). 3. The statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece). 4. Ille temple of Diana at Ephesus (Turkey) . 5. Ille tomb of King Mausolus at Hallic.:amassus (Turkey). 6. The colos:;u:; of Rhodes on the isle of Rhodes ( in Aegean Sea). 7. 1lle lighthouseoa the Isle of Pharos (r,ff Alexandria. Egypt). Seven Wonders of the Middle

Ages: 1. The Colosseum of Rome 2. The Catacombs of Alexandria 3. The Great Wall of China 4. Stonehenge 5 The Leaning Tower of Pisa 6. The procelain Tower of Nanking

7. The Mosque of St. Sophia. Constantinople

Seven Wonder of the Modem World: 1. Empire State Building 2. Jordefl Bank Telescope 3. Golden Gate 8ndge 4. Panama Canal 5. Sputnik I

6. Hoover Dam 7. Nautilus Misinformation Dept. I . Late Professors: There is no fixed number of minutes which a class must wait fora teacher. The time.-. are not calibrated to the degree of the teacher either. 2. Ship Captain: A captain of a ship does not have the legal authority to many a couple unless he happens to be a Justice. of the peace or a clergyman. 3. Snowflakes: 1be idea that no two snowflakes are alilce is not grounded in fact. There is no proof in the matter. most probably due to the difficulty and uselessness of the task.

4 . The Stamp Act: The hated act which the British oppressed upon the Americans couldn't have been all that crushing, as it was repealed in not more than a year's time. in 1766, ten years before the Declaration or Independence. 5. Olympic-Si2e Pools: An ad for a house with an Olympic-size pool is most likely a farce as a true Olympic-size pool is SO meters long. welJ over half the length of a football field

A note of Rebuttal II seems that Poor Dohm's eyesite is getting poorer. In the last column it was listed that a 16 year old was a gunner on a 8-52 in WWTI: well, the famous 8-52 wasn't in service inWWlL Theplanewasactuallya B-24. My thanks to David Schoeder of Ml.PS who caught the mistake.

DEAR DAWN, OF.AR DAWN did not get any written letters since the last issue, but did receive two verbal comments concerning the replies to last month's letters. Dear D.D. and P.D. ( espedally D.D.), rm sorry you and "all the guys on campus" were so offended at my references to Northwestern College in my column. I didn't realize you believed that "they (Northwestern) have no busi-

oess being mentJOoe<l in our school newspaptt... Also, rm a bit coocemed about yom inability to take a jolte.

P1ea.se realize that no s~u:: was intended upon the masculinity of our DMLC men by referring to Northwestern College. I just happened to know that in both instances the reference applied. I see notlmg wrong wilhmentioniog our sisteF school in our newspaper, especial)y in the case of

arrived at New Ulm, which was then the Largest town in the area. The townspeople successfully thwarttJ Little Crow's vigorous first attack, aided by a sudden rain storm. This "First Battle of New Ulm'' was little more than a minor skirmish. How nice it would have been if it had all ended here. but, sadly, the worst was yet to come. During the three days after the first attack on New Ulm. Chief Little Crow m31de two large-scale attacks up the Minnesota River at Fort Ridgely. Meanwhile. group:. of Indians spread out over the southwestern part of Minnesota. torturing and killing many an unlucky settler. The alarming news that the Sioux were on the warpath spread like wildfire. We now bring into the picture a man who has long been recognized as a hero in the State of Minnesota Charles f1andrau. It is from this man that Randrau State Park takes its name, serving as a constant memorial to hi:. efforts in saving

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this long standing joke. Besides, if we OMLC women can put up all these years with being referred to as those " big. hairy, grazing beasts." you men should be able to take a little good-natured comparison to Northwestern

College. Would you llke to pour out

all your problems to a sympathetic listener'! Send all letters and contnl>otions to DEAR DAWN, Box 311.

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the city of New Ulm and the surrounding area from destruction. Aandrau was at his home at Traverse des Sioux when he got word of the uprising. He got ready as quickly as he could. and. in his own words, ''immediately, after disposing of my impedi-ments in the shape of women and children, took the field against the enemy, and by nine o'clock in the evening of the same day that I heard of the trouble I found myself at the town of New Ulm . . . the extreme outpost of civilization." He and a number of "recruits" spent the next few days planning defense of the city for the next attack, which they fully expected to occur. Indeed. it I cfid occur - on August 23rd. a rather bright and sunny day, all

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chaos broke loose in what came to be known as the Second Battle of New Ulm. Tune m next month for Part UI of the history or New Ulm, and find out more about those fateful day:; in August or 1862.

~TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS 'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the dorm. The girls had their parties and spirits were warm. TI1e halls were all decorated glittery and bright, And I have to admit - it was the prettiest sight. The rooms were all clean, it was quite a big change. And we all were so pleased with our '"Home on the Range." With ster~ blaring and girls singing along. We made four-part harmony of each Christmas song. When out in the hall. there arose such a call I sprang from my desk and almost ran into the wall. I ran to the door and opened it wide, I looked down the hall and I almost died. Well, I was laughing so hard and it was easy to see. We all were laughing at the sight we did see. I know you won·t believe iL but l will still tell ya, A girl was singing her exam schedule accapella With a voice that was dear, she was very good, I'd sing my schedule, too, if I could. if I could Her notes were so high, her trills were so gay. I thought UWas it Memorex or a tired RA?··on Monday Psychology. on Tuesday Epistles. On Wednesday Phy. Ed. was her call. On Thursday Scene. on Friday Orama There you go now, that's all. I thought my eyes were nutty. it was all a big dream. Could this be as real as it really did seem? And then in a moment, she drank a whole can of Coke. And I thought for a minute, ~This must be a joke." She started to sing now again very high. I couldn't believe it and let out a sigh. Her eyes were so lively, her nose like a ski slope. Her cheeks were so rosy and so shiny lrom bar soap. She continued to sing and then ran down the hall. And ran in her room saying. ··Exams are a ball! Those of us watching smiled and said, '"I sure hope she stops studying and goes straight to bed." Well. her message that night made us see the light. "Exams before Christmas are great. now goodnight!" by Nancy Klubalf

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A GLANCE AT SPORTS by Paul L Danuser

PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE ON SPORTS by Paul L Danuser Because of lack of space in this month's issue, "Paul's Perspective" will not appear. However, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of my readers the most joyous of holidays, and all of the wonderful blessings which are a part of this holiday season. To my friends here at school, may your time with your family be truly joyful and beneficial to your physical and mental states. I pray you have a safe trip home and return to the second semester full of vigor and ready to continue your preparation for the greatest work in the Lord's Kingdom.

Red Auerbach. the dean of professional baseball. is known to have at one time compared his Boston Celtics to a water bucket. He had been asked by some know-it-all reporter what the loss of one of his star players would mean to the performance of the rest of the team. He asked the reporter what happens when someone stirs up that bucket of water with his hand and suddenly takes his hand out of the bucket Very wisely the reporter answered that the water kept on flowing along. Thus will his team keep flowing along, with or without the player leaving the team. Coming into this basketball season, many Lancer fans might have been as speculative as the reporter, what with the loss of two of the mainstays of last year's squad. Missing from the starting line-up are last year's big men, Jim Unke and Mark KarnJtz. Linke is presently teaching on an emergency basis in Arizona and Karnitz is sitting out the semester as ii- result of a springtime joy ride. Thus, the Lancers, coming off of a 13-11 record a year ago, were written off by many even before the season started. But the return of a couple of seniors, Paul Kaiser and Craig Morgan, could fill in some of the space left open underneath by Linke and Karnitz. Both Kaiser and Morgan have improved since their sophomore seasons and are expected to help out greatly underneath. After playing on the

LANCER CAGERS BEGIN YEAR OF QUESTIONS same intra-mural team as "Morgs" a year ago, I know his game has improved, especially his rebounding, much to my credit. Add their return to a list of returning veterans, and you have a mix which could duplicate the record of a year ago. Seniors Mark Schultz and Dan Kuehl add their experience and ability to put points on the board. The addition of Gary Huebner, a transfer from Northwestern has also added to the performance of an already strong backcourt. which also boasts Scott Herrewig and freshman Glenn Davis, as well as sophomore Dan Schultz. The Lancer's season started on a rather dismal note as the squad traveled to Dordt and were soundly defeated 81-42. A positive note was the performance of Kaiser, who netted 16 points. The home court proved to be somewhat more to the players' liking, as the host Lancers defeated Trinity Bible College 68-61. as again Kaiser paced the winners with 24, and Huebner added an even dozen to the cause. Two days later, again on the Luther gym, DMLC defeated North Central 89-75. Kaiser's 20 led four Lancers who

CAGERS CLAIM SECOND IN CLASSIC by Paul L Danuser To some. a second place finish in a basketball tournament might not seem so bad. But when you shoot only 32% in the championship game and only lose by seven points to a team who shot 60%, one has to see an awful lot of "ifs," which could have turned the game around. The game. which occured as mentioned above. was the title game of the Trojan Classic, held on the campus of Northwestern College in Watertown, Wisconsin. The vi<.:tims of the icy jump shots were our own DMLC Lancers while the guys who weren't having as much trouble

finding the range was Trinity Christian College. Just one night before, in the opening round game of the tournament, the Lancers were the ones who enjoyed the success. as they defeated the host Trojans by a score of 88-69. Once again the balanced Lancer attack showed four players with a double-figure point production, 16, Kaiser's 22, Kuehl's Morgan's 12 and Schultz's 11 proved to be to much for the Trojans. Not only did the team shoot about 60% for the contest, but they only committed 8 turnovers. as much a reason for victory as the marksmanship

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displayed. Again, poor shooting and an aggressive defense were the reasons for the Lancers' second lowest output or the season in the tourney finale. For the fifth time of the young season. Kaiser led all Lancer scorers as he put in 14, backed by Huebner's 12, in the 51-44 defeat. If the Lancers hope to bounce back from this defeat. they will have to do so against a tough Viterbo squad, which invades the Lancers' home court in the last home game of the semester. I have a (eeling that "Lancer Pride" will keep the hoopsters from being down loo long.

reached double figures, which included Morgan with 12. Kuehl put in 11 and Mark Schultz added JO. Upon returning from Thanksgiving vacation. the Lancer cagers traveled to Rochester for a contest against Minnesota Bible, and defeated the home school by a score or 76-64, in preparation of the upcoming Trojan Classic. Morgan's 13 led a balanced attack with Kaiser netting 12 and the elder Schultz and Kuehl each contributed 11. Coach Dennis Gorsline is confident, and looking forward to the season. Once again the aggressive Lancers will be diving for loose balls, drawing charging fouls and causing the opposition to make as many mistakes as possible. Gorsline and the squad are setting a goal for about a .500 season, which doesn't look to be too outlandish. The confer ence again looks to be a real dogfight. Viterbo, NWC-Roseville, Mt.

SCOREBOARD November 19 DMLC Oord1

November 22 DMLC Trinity

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November 24 DMLC North Centra I December 2 DMLC MN Bible

76 64

December 5 DMLC NWC

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December 6 OMLC Trinity Christian

44 51

89 75

LANCERETTES' SEASON LOOKING GOOD by Connie Schick The women's varsity basketball team has started its season with a record of 2-1. Returning letter winners for the team are juniors Liz Peterman, Wendy Ristow, Lori Thompson, and Barb Frey and sophomore Kris

Clausnitzer. Clausnitzer, Frey, and freshman Lisa Quam led the team in scoring as they each scored 14 points against Mankato State University. Thompson and Frey each had 9 rebounds. The team had a shooting average in the thirties as they were defeated by Mankato with a score of 54-83. Against St. Thomas the Lanr.:erettes pulled out a win with Quam scoring 30 points. Peterman contributed 13 points and Frey had 12. Peterman had 10 rebounds and six blocks Quam had 9 rebounds and Thompson led the team with six st~als. Quam again led the Lancer-

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ettes scoring against Bethany College with 16 points. Clausnitzer and Thompson had 11 points a piece, JO rebounds and five steals each. According to Coach Barb Leopold the team should be really aggressive on defense and the fast break. She is also pleased with the way she can rotate people in and out. The Lancerettes have not played any conference games yet. but when they do they will be able to determine their chances for the State Tournament

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SNOW CARNIVAL 1981 IN DMLC LAND by The Dimey World Staff or Adviwr$ as told to Miriam Zimmermann We'd just like to say thank you to Doctor Martin Luther College for such a wonuerful week. Walt would have been honored and pleased to have such a tribute focused on hiin and his beloved fantasy family. Grandpa Disney once said, " If college students can act out children's fairy tales in a humorously beautiful manner, they ought to be teacher!!." The theme for Snow Carnival 1981 was absolutely right - The WonderfuJ World or DMLC. Being on the Durney World's Staff of Advisors, let me relate the events of the week of January 31st through February 7th, so I can•show our apprecla• tlon to you for promoting our friend Walt Disney. MY heart goes out to you for playing broomball under a shower of fresh snow. I realize the snow came loo late for the traditioi;ial ,now scuJptures, but the chalk murals that were already underway provided a

wonderful substitute. Miss White (I believe we could call her Snow) would have been excited with the weather. Despite what 5ome say, she really llkes the white element. Tammy Anec:huetz, the captain of the winning team in the women's division and Mark Gilmore and Brian Zunker whose teams tied in the men's division. all received Wft certificates for the Round fable as a prize. The Senior men and faculty basketball game brought loads of fun and laughter. Bambi would have been fascinated, because he often thinks of the uncoordinated years of his early life. Actually the teams were rather .... skillful and well matched as the tie score Indicated. The Introduction of the candidates for Snow CarnJval Queen provided a half time show. Each candJdate sang some Disney song with words describing the next candidate. It was wonderful On Tuesday, the Lancers won their basketball game which is a good thing because the big game

on Saturday was called off due to weather conditions. Yes. it really turned out to be a Snow Carnival with the near blizzard that befell the metropolis of New Ulm. There were a lot of visitors on campus for the gala event and somehow I knew they were not Disney characters. All I know is that they were interested in the princesses at DMLC and for once the girls were not being refered to as - I The wonderful world of DMLC as well as Disney can be complete without such monstrocities. The Staff Of Advisors was really impressed with Skit Nighl The seven dwarfs and compan• ions (alias the queen candidates and their escorts) found themselves in a real predicament when they did not know who the real Snow White was. They all had fallen asleep when to their rescue came the one and only Prince Charming ( alias our very own Tutor Puch!!). Nelly. the Prince's horse mode quite a hit with the crowd. The talent scout from the Staff Of Advisors

wanted to sign the Prince and Nelly up for a life-time contract: however, it seems all ofDMLC fell In love with the pair. Well, the Prince decided to wait until the final coronation when the stu•

their escorts stepped on the stage upon announcement by the Illustrious Laurie Steeby and Joo Zte.emer, MC's for the evening. Needless to say a variety of humor was produced

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VOL.71 NO. 5 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN

READER'S THEATRE HAS FIRST PERFORMANCE by Kurt Rosenbaum January 25. 1981. An lmpor• tant event in the annals or DMLC - a date you should remember. And you were there! What wu it? The Reader's Theatre. of course. And the date - their first per· formance, "Men and Women, Boys and Girls." The DMLC Drama Club had been trying for several years to get something like this going and chose Sharon Saar, a sophomore from Ottawa. Ontario, as the organization's first director. Sharon says that she really enjoyed the experience. ''I'd like to say that I appreciated that the

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cast was so cooperative. We did a lot of work in a short time." The Reader's Theatre is described as "a highly imaginative form of diama." Says Sharon: ''Since lt was our first year, we thought a humorous tone was best. We started with poems. skits, and pieces from authors like Erma Bombeck and then we Interpreted them with actions. "We had a good turnout and feel It was a success. The peopTe seemed to enjoy it very much. We took a chance, and it worked" The cast members for the Theatre were Wisconsinites Marte Jaeckel ( a senior from

Fort Atkinson), Sandy Nell (a senior rrom Green Bay), Paul Houp (a junior from Kenosha), Deb Uptfuu (a Junior from Neenah), and Jeri Wodlll {a freshman from Brilllon), Min• nesotan Rachel Luetke (a senior from New Ulm), and Coloradoan Dao SchleNI (a junior from Eagle). Speaking for the whole cast, Sharon says, "We fell it was very enjoyable and a good exper• ience. We learned a lot and worked well together," The MePen1er and the student body congratulate Reader's Theatre on a job well done and we look forward to next year.

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Marie laeckel ( seated on left), Jeri Wodlll, Dan Sdlleul, and Deb LlghtfuH of the Reader's Theatre perform "At Breakfast Time!' photo by Bill Scharf.

Donald Duck, allu Laurel Beclunann, and Greepy, aUu Paul

Griepentrog. In the Queen Canclldate Skit on Skit NlpL "Funny, you don't look like Snow Whiter• photo by Dave Heup.

dents would vote for the real Queen. The rest of the evening was filled with class skits and Queen candidate questioning. The following were the candl• dates and their escorts: '1brecbt with Paul Dana.er; Lori Beclmwln with Paul

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with Paul Thletfeldt; Sharon Spaude with J..yle Stttbler, Q'JlD Knittel with Scott Huebner; Karen Spaude with Randy Cochran; and Wendy Rl8tow with Scott Herrewig. A wonder• ful bunch of princes and prin• cesses. The pep fest on Thursday was a rather rowdy event. The Sophomores proved their spirit with their voices while they shouted with spirit. The reward for such a talent(?) was a pie in a face. Then several fairies, f mean men, were choosen to be porn pon girls. They faked it pretty well Dean Zarling, Tutor Pasch, and Dean Haar were judges and rated the porn pon guys on a one to ten scale. Dean Haar waved her hand and rewarded them with a ten. Friday night was the real finale. The Wonderful World of DMLC really produced some talent as different groups entertained the audience. The coronation was the highliglit The candidates and

by these two characters which depicts the Wonderful World of Disney - out of this world Helene Grambow and Kurt Mueller, Queen and escort or last year presented each candidate with a single rose in a box. All the roses had nbboll!I on them. The white ribbon magically indicated the new 1981 Snow Carnival Queen.8eth Worguil and escort Paul Thiesfeldt received this honor. Beth graciously received her crown when out of the magic of fantasy came Prince Pasch Charming and horse Nelly. Once again the crowd roared with laughter as the Prince came to claim his kiss now that the real princess was revealed. We. the Staff Of Advisors or Disney World would once again like to thank DMLC for the promotion of the fantasY world The talent scout saw much talent during the coronation night and skit night that show much promise. If one want! to have a career like Mickey and Donald just keep up the good work. Grandma Disney once said. " All you need is a little stamina, a horse named Nelly, or a princess to make it. If that does not work then wish upon a star."

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EDITORIAL by Dawn Fuerstenau The Messenger would like to thank all those who submitted articles. short stories, and poems for this February issue. If students and faculty continue to support the paper with their suggestions and contributions. the next issues will contain as much content and variety as this one. It is hoped that these first students set a precedent for the rest of the campus family, and that no longer is there hesitation or la~k of interest in submitting material for publication. The Messenger is your paper; it r.an only be as good as you make it.

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Abortion, drugs, drinking, adultery, divorce - all are problems occurring frequently in our modern society. All have become serious troubles with which society is wrestling constantly. The fact that these problems are ever-increasing illustrates to us once again that lhe end is indeed drawing nearer. Devil, world, and flesh are tightening their grasp on mankind daily. In the next few Messengers, I will take a brief look at each of these problems, noting the extremities they have reached in today's world, and also looking at what Scripture says about them. IL is important that the ChrL<;tian be well aware of what the Bible says of these problems. for he will run into them often on the road of life. and should, therefore, be prepared Lo respond on the basis of Scrip-

ture. The (irst problem For consideration is abortion. When we hear the ~ word abortion. we immediately think of the acute arguments which have been raised by individuals on both sides of the fence. Abortion is one of the bigger controversies in America today. One incident which can serve to illustrate this is when Dr. Oswald Hoffmann of the Missouri Synod was turned down by N.B.C. when he tried to have a sermon on 'The Sanctity of Life" broadcasted. This sermon contained a biblical perspective on abortion. N.B.C. refused the broadcast because ii "presents one side of a controversial issue, and we don't sell time for the presentation o( views on controversial issues." They refused to comment on WHY they regarded abortion as a controversial subject. The abortion problem hasaJso raised its ugly head in politics and political campaigns. Back in the 1976 Presidential Campaign, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter were both criticized for, as the Milwaukee Journal put il, "the timidity with which they have approached this subject." In the most recent election campaign, candidate John Anderson lost numerous supporters because of his pro-abortion tones. Carter was also cited by some because, once again, his party had no official stand on abortion. I can recall numerous D.M.L.C. students making an issue of this point in their occasional political arguments with me in the dorm. Here once again we see the impact abortion has had on our thinking. It was in 1973 that the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion via lhe Roe vs. Wade Case. This decision has caused more squabbles than. perhaps, any other decision since the Dred Scott Case of 1857. The Roman Catholic Church has received much national attention for its public fight against the Supreme Court's decision. They have staged numerous protest marches and have engaged in a great deal oflobbyingin efforts to win their cause. Recent polls show that over half of the American people side with the Catholics in the view that human life begins at the moment of conception. Only a minority of the population was as liberal in its view on abortion as the Supreme Court. Most orthodox church bodies side in with the

EDITORIAL PROBLEMS OF SOCIETY Catholic view on abortion - that abortion should NOT occur unless there is a real danger to the mother's life should the child be allowed to continue growth. The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and our own Wissonsin Synod fit into this "category." Other groups such as the Mormons and the National Association of Evangelicals are a bit more liberal, saying that abortion is also permissible in the event of a rape. It is unfortunate that all too often those well-meaning Chrislians who oppose abortion go about doing so in the wrong way Many will base their antiabortion arguments on scripture passages that support tneir personal Christian beliefs. They forget that the First Amendment of the Constitution will not allow the U.S. Government to enact laws that favor any religion in particular. Then what? Does this mean we are over a barrel? Byno means. We are lo let lhe Bible speak for itself. We should not try to interpret any passages in the light of our own biases or feelings, but, rather, let scripture interpret itself. In addition to this, we can cite some of the recent scientific findings which do indeed PROVE Lhat at the moment or conception. a fetus is a living human being. Prof. Allen Quist of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. in an article from lhe Lutheran Sentinel entitled "How Should A Christian Argue Pro-life;," notes that abortion is a violation of even the natural laws of man. Even the unbeliever, through the natural law written by God in his heart, ought to know abortion is wrong. At the end of his article, Quist concludes: "So the court has chosen to close its eyes to the most fundamental principle or democracy, the very standard which is the cornerstone of our nation . . . Let us be very clear

on this, however, that totalitarian states may be comfortable with such an end-justifies-the-means ethic, but a democracy can only be destroyed by such a system." _ Let me encourage you to read Prof. Quist's book "The Abortion Revolution and the Sanctity or Life," and another book. ''Abortion - a Biblical Approach' by lhe sainted Pastor Harold Warnke. Both books offer excel· lent insight on the problem of abortion. The extent to which some people have gone in protesting abortion is illustrated by two incidents which I ran across in my reading. lo one, a mother was in the waiting room or a Chicago mediclinic. Suddenly a group or adults and children from the organization "Friends for Life" rushed in. The children held flowers and a crucified baby doll while one of the adults read a proclamation denoundng abortion. The woman buried her head in her lap and cried In another incident. two vanloads of parochial school children pulled up to a hospital abortion surgical center and chased women who were leaving the clinic, shouting "Murderers, murderers." Both cases, I think, show an extreme approach to the abortion problem. To be sure, we should not employ such drastic methods 10 our fight against abortion. How, then, has lhe Wisconsin Synod fought this evil which kilfa one out of every four babies'! At the most recent W.E.L.S. Convention at Watertown in 1979. our synod adopted a strongly worded resolution stating lhal the "unborn are persons in the sight of God and are under the protection of His commandment against murder." The resolution went on to emphasize that "Our hearts are grieved over the millions of unborn who are being

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THE DMLC

MESSENGER . . ,.,,.•.-.

Editor-in-Chief ................................ Dawn Fuerstenau Assistant Editors ................•.• Greg Boll . . . Eric Bernhardt News Editor ............ . .........•.. , ••... Miriam Zimmermann Sports Editor .......................•............. Paul Danuser Layout Editor ...................................... Kathy Kudek Photography Editor ...................•......... Steve "Grosinske Circulation Manager . .............. ........ , ... Janet Spiegelbarg Business Manager .............................. , . Nancy Kluball WRITERS.......................... Joe Pitonak . . Laura Steiner Beth Lauersdorf . . . Al Dohm . . . Laurie Miller . . . Dave Ebert Laurie Steeby . . . . . . Connie Schick . . . . . Dawn Rosenau Kurt Rosenbaum . . . . . Michele Ceralo . . • . • Janet Kindt Lisa Williams . . . . . Nancy Beck . .. ......... Jane Schlenvogt LAYOUT, .••.................... Denise Volz . . . Karen Whittier PHO,TOGRAPHY ........ Bill Scharf .

. Al Dohm . . . Dave Heup

Paul Rakos CIRCULATION . • . . . BUSINESS . . . . TYPING Donna Knuth . . . . . . Cathy Williams . . . . . . Terri Krueger Laura Steiner . . . . . . Cindy Kueker . . . . . . Joyce Eckert Ellen Ruhland . . . . . . Janet Kindt . . . . . . Michele Ceralo Coralee Kolbow . . . Jeanne Matuszak . . . laura Stoenzinger ART ..........•..•........... Charis Habeck . . . Sheila Hughes ADVISOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. Prof. A. Koestler

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THE BURIAL OF THE TALENTS by Dawn Krenke Are you gifted intellectually? Can you sing or dance? Have people ever said you were a "natural" in your favorite sport? Or are you blessed with the insight which brings friends to you with their problems? Each of these characteristics is special it is a talent given to you by a good and gracious Father. Recall for a moment Jesus' parable of the talents. Three servants were given varying amounts of money and told to accomplish what they could with it. ln like manner, God has given all of us varying abilities, or talents, to do what we can with them. However, these talents are sometimes wasted. We may not intend to waste them, but through a lack of time, capability, or knowledge, we daily throw away much of the talent we have. The time factor is usually the predominant reason for waste of talent on our campus. I can understand this reason well; I am involved in many different activities, and cannot seem to find the time to do them all justice. My schedule provides proof for this. From the time I leave the dorm in the morning for my first class, the day is a seemingly endless round of classes, meals (which. for me, often entail kitchen work). band or choir, piano practices. club meetings, and the thousand:; of

little housekeeping jobs waiting for me in my room. How could I possibly find time to employ in the development of some special hobby or pastime that I have talent in? The other problem I encounter also involves time. I often find conflicts in my schedule between my activities piano practices scheduled when I want to go to a Drama Club meeting, kitchen work when I would like to sing around a piano with friends, or Pep Band at ball games when I ought to be doing my homework. How can a person know when to do one thing and not the other? How can a person know which activity would be a better use of his or her time? The answer to these questions is a simple one. It lies directly in God's Word and is clearly spelled out for us. I shall again refer to the parable of the talents, for here God not only illustrates how we receive our talents, but also how we should use our talents. You will note that the man who invested his money the most wisely and gained the most with it was praised highly for his endeavors, while the man who buried his money was strongly reprimanded and lost what was given him in the first place. In like manner. God gives us talents to be used to the highest limit we can attain with them. We should,

therefore, use our talents to their fuJJest. By letting talent lie dor• mant, or allowing time to slip by while we sit idly, we are going against the command God implies in the parable, namely, to use the talent He has granted in the best ways we can. If God thought we were not capable or handling all He gives, would He give it in the first place? I wonder how many people try to secondguess God's wisdom when they choose to ignore certain special abilities they have. Society itself offers an example to follow in the matter of talents. Look at the numerous awards in our culture: honor rolls, sports awards, awards in the fields of drama and music, literary honors. scholarships for both academic and athletic achievement, even things as silly as frogjumping contests. Why? Why is there such emphasis on excellence'! I feel thatthisemphasis occurs because even the world, sinful though it is, still recogni:les that ability is meant to be developed, to be used to its highest potential. Even the frog, whose special ability in this case is jumping, is urged to do his very best. How can anyone doubt what God's intent was in His granting or talent, when sinful men here on earth have managed to adapt the principle of total use of talents to their own

system? I trunk it is only obvious that talent left unused is one of the saddest misusages of God's gifts today. But, then, how should talent be used properly'! How do we go about using our abilities to their fullest? God gave these abilities for our own good and enjoyment. Most people are blessed with a smattering of many different talents: a little athletic coordination to keep the body limber (even walking counts here), a bit of musical ability for relaxation, and a touch of wisdom to better understand ourselves, other people, and the world around us. How could He have more wisely prepared us for our lives'? And, therefore, how could any of us thumb our noses at His grace by refusing to use our talents, making excuses, and being negligent in our duties as stewards here on earth? However, God did not give these talents just for us. Everything we are able to do reflects on Him. We are His creation, wondrous in eveiy part, and the miraculous things we can do, things as simple as tying a shoe, require such complex movements, that we '"show off' God's marvelous ·handiwork in everything we do. Therefore. all we do should be to God's glory. ·or course, the world has perverted

this concept with jealousy, for no once can excel in his talents without someone else enviously accusing him of pride (which sometimes is the case, unfortunately, again, due to sin). I was particuJar]y reminded of this fact when I overheard the young man in front of me in chapel complaining about the organist. '"One wonders whether his purpose is to accompany us, or glorify himself!" With this remark, the young man stomped off in a huff, leaving me to reflect on his statement I had thought the organist had done a tremendous job, and had only moments before been wishing that I had his ability, that I might play for my Lord in such a way. Such a talent is to be, and must be. used in such a way! Therefore, I urge you to e.xplore yourself. Find out what special talents God has given to you, and use them to their fullest Society indicates that this is the right course, though we should not accomplish what we can for the sake of society's praise. Rather, we should do so because · God has commanded us. and has graciously given us means to show Him our love for Him, and our endless thanks for His inestimable grace. To God alone be glory, for bestowing on us our many and wonderful talents. Use them well

SHOWBOAT CREW PICKED by Beth Lauersdorf 'Tote that barge, lift that bale,.. and get ready. The "Showboat" will be docking here at DMLC on April 3-5. Come, see what life is like on a showboat. Meet the host, Captain Andy (Dave Covach). his wife. Parthy (Anne Demsieo). and their daughter Magnolia ( Diane Schramm). What happens on a showboat? Captain Andy has a problem. His main actress, Julie (Deb Boldt) and her husband are forced to quit. Frank (Dave Ebert) and Ellie ( Dawn Gronholz) are good dancers. but can't take over the lead roles. Then the good-

looking Ravenel ( Kurt Rosenbaum) shows up and seems to lit the male lead. while the female lead is given to Magnolia. They quickly fall in love. much to the dismay of her parents. All seems settled finally, or is it? Come and find out for yourselves. Additional musical and dancing entertainment is provided by the servants. Queenie ( Lois Abel) and Joe (Kevin Loersch), as w°ell as the chorus. Chorus members are Becky Biedenbender, Tammy Gaub, Albert

Goodenough., Craig Hirschmann, Lisa Jeske. Karen Kell, Lynn Kitzerow, Randy

Kramer, Becky Krueger , Cindy Kuecker,

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Donna Lange, U>rl Lanlley. De b Leitzke. Pete Lieske, Joe McGhghy, Jason Muench.. Deb Olski. Anne Press, Beth Raabe, Rhonda Ricbgruber, Rachel Schultz, Wes Steinberg, Katie Tessme r, Laurie Bolz and Bob Waedekin. The whole show is being run by very capable people: Beckie Brandt director John Kanter - producer, Eric Bernhardt - assistant producer and Steve Grosins ke - orchestra director.

( continued from p. 2) murdered each year through the sin of willful abortion: and where-

as our Synod has historically testified against abortion, except when it is medically necessary to save the life of the mother: therefore be it resolved that we encourage our Synodical periodicals as well as our pastors and teachers to continue fervently and faithfully to testify against abortion; and be it further resolved that we continue to urge our membership to make God's will in this matter known to our fellowmen whenever the opportunity presents itself; and be it further resolved that we encourage our membership to express their concern and com· passion for distressed pregnant women by supporting the development of alternatives to ~bortion programs which are consistent with God's Word; and be it finally resotved that we more zealously preach the Gospel of Christ, which alone can change the wicked hearts or men

and tum them from sin to righteousness." Our Synod bases its reasonmg against abortion on Scripture, which. in a number of places, clearly condemns the practice of abortion. In Psalm 139:13, we read: "'For thou hast possessed my reigns: thou hast covered me in my mother·s womb."' In Psalm 51:5, ""Behold I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me." Jeremiah tells us in chapter I. verse 5: ··Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee: and before thou earnest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nation." In Luke 1:41-44, we read: "And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb: and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the

mother c>f my Lord should come to me·> For, lo. as soon as the voice o[ they salutation sounded in mine ears. the babe leaped in my womb (or joy:· Finally, we can look at the words of Matthew 5:21. in which Christ emphatically tells us: "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment." Some other passages I urge you to take note of are Job I0:9-11, Genesis 9:6. and Exodus 20:13. These passages confirm to us that God clearly forbids abortion. Just because we cannot see the life that exists inside of the woman does NOT mean it isn't there. We are God's own, possesing body and soul from the very moment in which we are conceived. Let us stand fast and stand visibly in our insistence of the sin which exists in the abortion of a child. May God grant that we be heeded in our efforts!

Storyteller Loren Niemi entertains on the DMLC stage. His crazy antics w ere enjoyed by students and faculty alike. ph oto by Bill Sharf.

STORYTELLER ON CAMPUS by Michele Ceralo Once upon a time, in the campus lyceum, there came a storyteller named Loren Niemi. He bad an audience of youngsters and adults which he kept in awe. When he opened his mouth, fanciful tales he did speak, bringing magic and enchantment to all. Loren told a few old favorites, but he had a few stories of his

own. There was a lesson to be learned from each story The way be described and acted out the stories was so good that one could almost picture oneself being in another world. Anyone could tell that he enjoys his job just by the way he talked. It was a fun evening listening and watching a true artist at work.

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In this skit, the sophomore class goes on a nature hike led by Professor Wandersee (Nathan Sebald) and Professor Boehlke (Scott Martin). Georgene Borth and Kim Joseph are the hikers. photo by Dave Heup.

Wiggy ( &ott Herrewig) tries to fit the "glass slipper" on Mary Poppin's (Wendy Ristow) foot. photo by Dave Heup.

SCHROEDER'S SHAKESPEARE SHOW by Jane Schlenvogr An ambitious group or D.M.LC.'s English concentrates really "got into" their studies after Christmas (which is more than can be said for most of us). Eleven students of Professor Mrutin Schroeder's English 52 Shakespeare course put together a program by which they shared some of their insights into the playwright's viewpoints with those of us who were Less knowledgeable in that area. Actually, preparations for the program began before vacation as part of a class assignment Students were given the opportunity · to do some acting instead of writing for a change. Scenes were first performed for the class and were graded To put their efforts to more use they decided to perform for the student body. The chosen time was 8:00 p.m. on a Thursday, specifically January 8th on the auditorium stage. Shakespeare's views on thret: topics were presented with examples taken from bis numerous works. The program began with Deb Bartsch, Sarah Kem, Jo LandVatter and Peggy Ogg relating his use of the fool in his writings in "Shakespeare's Fools, Clowns and Country Bumpkins." Brief dialogues were presented from King Lear, f;lamlet. Twelfth Nlgbt and Aa You Uke It, with narrative to explain Shakespeare's purposes. "The Strengths of Shake,speare's Women," the second phase o"f the program utilized the talents of Dawn Baer, Anne Demslen and Rebecca Steph• enson. The viewpoint of Shakespeare's men was related, which

viewpoint is held today only by those men who wish to live the life of a bachelor recluse! Actually, Shakespeare gave the women in his plays many desirable qualities including strong spirits, beauty, brains and love, which was shown in scenes from The Taming of the Shrew, Antony and Cleopatra, The Merchant of Venice. Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. Closing comments were given by "Shakespeare's Women." The last third of the program was presented by "The Mike Wilde Auditing Company," comprised of students Tom Pfaff,

Pete Schumacher, Mike Wilde and Jon Ziesemer. They effectively related "Shakespeare's Attitude Toward Drunkenness.'' A scene from Antony and Cleopatra proved alcohol, known as "the gy-eat equalizer of men," will equalize political vulnerability. It also tends to qualize appearances ( The Tempest), sexual performances (Macbeth), and one's self-concept (Measure for Measure). The scenes selected from the various plays, along with added sound effects, made the thesis quite convincing to the audience. These classmates can be assured that their efforts and time were quite well spent in getting this program together and performing it for us. We could not help but learn something between laughs. Much previously hidden talent was also uncovered. It also gave those of us who have not been so motivated to "get into" our work a great excuse to procrastinate further and take some time off to enjoy a Thursday evening.

The 1981 Snow Carnival Queen. Beth Worgull, expresses her jubilation after the ballots were counted The true Snow White was discovered Thank you, Prince Channing!

THE ROASTING HOT CHESTNUT BRASS by Dawn Rosenau It was just another Friday night on campus, and as usual the choices were limited. I could have gone to the movie, but who wants to pay $3.00. My other choices consisted of watching television, doing homework, watching the dust gather on my dresser, or worse yet, cleaning my room. Within minutes I rejected all of those fine choices, and I headed for the auditorium The Chestnut Brass Company was performing for the lyceum. These five men could not only play their instruments, but could also make the audience laugh. The first thing I noticed was that the stage was cluttered with numerous things. I feared the· A V.'s equipment had exploded on stage, and nobody bad had time to clean up the mesS: My

nerves were soon quieted when they began to blow into these foreign objects. They explained the "things" as bein.g comettos and sackbutts, reproductions of instruments from the Renaissance era Personally, 1 have never seen anybody play on such strange instruments. Yet they seemed to handle them like regular Renaissancees, and gave everybody watching a unique treat The Chestnut Brass Company proceeded to delight the audience with almost conventional instruments. This time they were called trumpets, trombone, French horn, and tuba, but they were from the early twentieth century. They played the "Gershwin Suite" giving the audience a taste of familiar tunes. ··''The trombo-nist, 'Robert' Gale,

had a few departing words for the group that had gathered in the auditorium. He told us bow much he and his friends enjoyed playing for us. And, oh yes, if ever we should be in Philadelphia, (pause), we should be sure to see the Liberty Bell. The audience rose to their feet at the end of the last piece. They did not do this in order to nab these men for their jokes, but to commend the Chestnut Brass Company for an outstanding performance. DMLC enjoyed a night of music and entertainment Whoever said the two do not mix was wrong.

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INEW ULM HISTORY

lTI-IE SECOND BATILE OF NEW ULM f by Greg Boll Last time we took a look at the Sioux Uprising and the tlISt Baltlt! of New Ulm. This month we'll tum our attention to the famed Second Battle of New Ulm a milestone in New Ulm history. After the first attack on New Ulm, the area settlers rather expeeled another attack. It came on August 23rd, a rather bright, sunny. pleasant day. f.arly in the day, 75 men were sent to Latayette to get help. They were suddenly ambushed on the way by Sioux warriors - 58 were massacred. The remaining 17 made a high-speed flight back to New Ulm. • Meanwhile, the Indians, under the leadership of Chiefs Mankato, Wabasha. and Big Eagle. made their way down the v.illt!y towards New Ulm. Both sides had succeeded in getting fresh recruits, but the Indians had more trained fight' ers, in addition to better weapons. We noted that Charles Flandrau had been named as commander of the troops in New Ulm. Once notified of the seriousness of the situation. he hurried to New Ulm and replaced Jacob :\ix as commander. X-ix had shown great ability in his d1rection of New Ulm's forces in the first battle. Flandrau supervised the hasty construction of &log barricades around the he<1rt t of the town. A telescope was obtained and put on top of the tallest building. With it, Flandrau and the settlers watched the surrounding area with a hawk's eye. Early on the 23rd. they spotted columns of smoke rising • in the direction of fort Ridgely. , The Indians were on the move burning and looting the settlers· homes as they wenl By 9:00 am., tlle first group of Indians arrived • do~n the Minnesota River by the

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ferry, aoom two and a half miles from town. They killed the ferryman and destroyed the ferryboat to prevent any retreat by the settlers. When Flandrau realized the Indians· strategy. he placed several lines of men around the barricade and waited. TI1e first group of about 550 Indians came, slowly at first. then, shouting war cries, they thundered down at the line of settlers. When they got within several hundred yards of the men, they opened fire. The settlers returned the fire, but were no match for the Indians' superior weapons. In no time at all, the remaining men were 0eeing for their lives. Curiously, the Indians did not follow up their first successful attack. Flandrau reels that they suspected the settlers were trying to lure them in amongst the buildings for an ambush. He adds that It is fortunate they didn't make a direct attack again that day, or New Ulm would indeed have fallen. The Indians burnt all the buildings outside the barricade, save those they used as temporary headquarters. The chimney at the base of the hill below Hermann Monument is all that remains of the old Waraju Distillery. which was occupied and later burned by the Indians. Both settlers and Indians took cover. each side taking pot shots at the other. The settlt'rs were often rather careless in protecting themselves, and a number werl' killed because of this. The Indians slowly made their way up to the outer houses on the lower end of the barricade Flandrau realized they Wt!re doomed unless the Indians could be forced back away from the barricaded area of the town. He and two well-known Indian lighters of the day from Mankato, Asa White and Newell Houghton, picked SO

volunteers to make a rush on the Indians, who by now were making their way up what is today Minnesota Street. They saw the Indians collect in a grove of trees to get ready for attack. After gathering together, on the signal Lhey rushed forward, shouting as they went In the meantime, the Indians had moved closer and were waiting. The band of settlers, suddenly realizing the Indians bad advanced. could do little but keep going. In spite of losing several men, including Indian fighter Houghton they pushed the warriors back outside of the town. Flandrau had part of the company go back and destroy all the buildings between them and the barncade, so that the Indians couldn't advance again without bcing in open firing range. No more attempts w£>rc made by the Indians to gain the lost ground. The settlers waited up all night, ready for an attack. yet hoping one would never materialize. Rifle pits were dug outside the barricades. Occasionally. a small band of Indians would make a sudden ambush o f a settler in the dark, but by morning all was quiet TI1ere wasn't an Indian in sight. Looking through the telescope, Flandrau saw them heading past Fort Ridgely, most Likely to get fresh reinforcements. Not willing to take any chances, plans were made to evacuate the 2500 people from New Ulm. and head to l\.lankato. On Ml)nday, 153 wagons of women. children. and wounded, under the supervision of Captain F- St Julien Cox, set out down the valley. Such a journey was indeed a risk, with the possibility of a sudden attack existing at any time. for the next four months. New Ulm ceased to exist as a town.

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eAND ON THE RUN by Laurie Miller How are you spending midwinter break? Are you going home to see your family and maybe to work? Or are you planning a glorious vacation basking under the warm sun in beautiful Florida? Well, some of your fellow students are planning a very special mid-winter break. The fifty students who make up the DMLC Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band are participating in a ten day, three state tour. The groups, under the direction of Profeuor Roger Hermanson, will perform twenty concerts throughout the states of Michigan. Minnesot~ and W1Sconsin The bands will be performing in grade schools, high schools, and churches for the purpose of recruitment and acquainting WELS members with activities offered to and participated in by DMLC students. Professor Hennanson was asked how this tour ever came into existence and what inspired him to undertake such a huge project He said that the idea had been in his mind for the past few years, bi.at the chaMe: and

opportunity never can1e about until this year. It was made possible this year because of the added vacation to the school year, and also because the College Choir was not touring extensively this year. Also, this will be one of the first tours that the bands have taken in several years. Professor Hermanson wants to acquaint a large munber of WELS members with the instrumental part of the music division. so they can see the progress made in this area as well as in the vocal. He feels that the tour will also be useful in recruiting future students for DMLC. The bands are not only performing mass numbers, but various select groups will be perfonning. For example, a brass choir will play in area churches during their services. The entire band is becoming a choir and will sing special songs for Lenten services and Sunday morning services. So far it sounds as if the students will be doing nothing but work, tllat all they will be doing is ridina 011 a.bu~, instru-

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ments, setting up and taking down for the concerts, loading the instruments back on the bus, and playing until their cheeks, mouths, and arms are sore. However, that is not so. Recreational and also educational stops are planned throughout the tour. Sight-seeing stops at Milwaukee. the AAL Building, the Seminary, an instrument factory. Frankenmuth. Chicago. and even a brewery are all planned for the group. The date is drawing nearer and tlle bands are working hard Last minute scheduling under the watchful eye of Professor Delmar Brick is taking place. The tour wilJ be successful and profitable to all who participate and attend the concerts. So whether you are working. Visiting, or basking in tlle sun, how about thinking of the fifty people sharing with others through their music and fellowship the Word of our Goel And if the bands are playing in your home grade school, high schooL or church, or even just in vour are~ why don't you take a little time to go and see a great . <;oncert?

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is far more to tell on this historic event. Next month we'll look at some of the specific sites around town where events related to the Sioux Uprising and the Two Battles of New Ulm occurred. In the meanttme, let me encourage you to take a trip down to the New Ulm Historical Museum, next to the public library. The museum contains a great deal of informatior and memorabilia from the period a,; well as & several large mural paintings oft the battles. Take the time to stop in some weekend afternoon I think you'll find it worth your while. &

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Which student did volunteer work for Lutheran Bible transf lators in Sierra Leone? ' Which student is related to a pro football player? Which student is the nephew of the Governor of Minnesota? Which professor used to play semi-pro football? Which student's dad is President of DMLC'?

Which DMLC student has Hoenecke blood? Which studept is a harp-playing jock' Which DMLC sophomore girls should be re~ording artists? ? Which student 1s part Naumann. Which student emergency t~ught at DMLC last year? Which professor was DMLC .A:thlete of th~ Year once? ? ~ch student IS a Drama nut: \lr'hich DMLC students have twm cars?

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wis. Rapids, 2:30 p.m. WI (Morning Service and Afternoon Concert) '.. Emanuel Lutheran Church, New 7:30 p.m. London, WI Trinity Lutheran School, Neenah, WI 9:15 am Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Appleton, 1:45 p.m WI Fox Valley Lutheran High School, 7:30 p.m. Appleton. WI Manitowoc Lutheran High School, 9:50 a.m. Manitowoc, WI Winnebago Lutheran High School, 2:00 p.m. Fond du Lac, WI Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, 7:30 p.m. Jackson, WI Salem Lutheran !:>chooL Milwaukee, WI 10:30 a.m. St. John's Lutheran Church, Burlington, WI (Ash Wednesday Services) Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, 7:30 p.m. Ml Salem Lutheran School, Owosso, Ml 1:15 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, Sl Joseph, Ml 8:00 p.m. W1Sconsin Lutheran High School, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee, Wl St Paul's Lutheran Church, Hales Comers. WI (Morning Services) Lakeside Lutheran High School take 3:00 p.m. Mills, WI Sl John's Lutheran Church, Baraboo, 8:00 p.m. I

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SHEEP FIRST The following srory was written by a DMLC studenL Because this story will be entered in a writing contest where anonymity is re• quired, the author will be re• uealed in a future issue. Billy ancl I loved to ride bikes. As soon as scl)ool was out, we strapped on our knapsacks and tore off out of the parking lot We pretended we were motorcross riders, popping wheelies over snow mounds, sliding across ice patches and dodging big, yellow obstacles. The bus drivers got mad at us for weaving back and forth in tront of them, so we got reported to the principal. Mr. James was the principal, and when he called us into his office to chew us out, he said, "Boys, surely you must realize how dangerous it is to ride your bikes near those buses. You're not easily seen on those little contraptions, and you know ...." On those little what? I asked myself. I heard Mr. James often enough to know he talked weird, but "contraptions" was a new one to me, I thought "And besides," he said, "the bus drivers have enough to worry about with the many children they're transporting and the schedules they've to meet and the like. Now promise me you two won't cause any more trouble for me or for the drivers. Do you understand?" "Yes, Mr. James," we both replied And that was it. We never got in any real trouble with Mr. James. Nobody did. I guess. Especially Billy. Jt was the first time ever Billy was called in to see Mr. James. I could tell he was scared because he stared straight at Mr. James without ever shifting his eyes, like he was seeing a volcano erupt for the first time. Of course, Mr. James wasn't nearly so scary or interesting as a volcano. And his words weren't anything like the lava that poured out or some dump thing Jlke that. What Mr. James reminded me of was Pastor Barrons. He was the preacher at our church and he talked like Mr. James. When Sunday moming came, Pastor Barrons flew up into that high perch of his and started squawking at us. First he opened his little book and blinked at the pages once or twice. Then he fooked up at us, blinking his eyes and jerking his head. And when he finally opened his mouth, he chattered away faster than any motorcross rider I ever saw. He was mostly upset with the things people did but weren't supposed to do. Then he got just as mad about what people didn't do but were supposed to. To me it was nothing but, "do this" and " don't do that." Then the next Sunday was the same old thing, as it we didn't hear him the week before. Pastor Barrons must have thought he was talking to a bunch of dirt piles or something. I didn't like going to church that much, even though Pastor Barrons said we were supposed to. I didn't lilce talking to Mr. James, either. But I loved to ride bikes; so did Billy. So we rode our bikes to school every day, even during

the winter. Winter was just about over for this year. Already the snow was melting during the warm afternoons, and our king-of-themountain snow piles grew smaller every day. We set up patrols and posted guards In order to keep too many people from getting to the top of the mountains and shrinking them. But the warm sun, growing older every day, soon made our mountains no bigger than a couple of small dirt piles. Playing king-of,the-mountain was cancelled until next winter. Toe warm spring weather also made the playground muddy. So the whole school had recess on the parking lot That wasn't much fun because the older kids got to play whatever they wanted, and we couldn't. Besides that, they took as much space as they felt like. Today was Miss Hawkins' day

different now that you're in fifth grade. Didn't we talk about this at the end of last school year?" She paused and waited for me. " Well, didn't we?" "Yes, Mom," I said "But Miss Hawkins-·• "I thought you were showing signs of growing up. I remind you over and over that you're not six yearl! olcl anymore. Just how old are you, Timmy?" she asked. "Well?" "Mom, rm ten years old. But Miss-" "Don't you think you should start acting like it then? I don't want to hear about your getting into any more trouble at school. And no more notes from Miss Hawkins. Is that understood, young man?" "Yes, Mom," I replied. "You'll get no supper tonight, Timothy. Is that clear, also?" she asked "Yes, Mom," I said. I wasn't too happy about missing supper. I guess it didn't make much difference, though, because Dad wasn't home for supper again.

recess. The other teachers gave their kids extra recess once In a wnile. Why not Miss Hawkins? Mr. James heard me complain to Billy one day about how mean Miss Hawkins was. He stopped us in the hall and said, "Miss Hawkins is a very fine teacher. You boys 01.1ght to remember that She's had many good years of experience teaching the fifth grade, and she studied long and hard to learn how to teach so well. You ought to respect her for that. Now don't let me hear you two complain again about how l]lean you think Miss Hawkins is. Do you boys understand?" he asked. ''Yes, Mr. James," we both replied. Boy, it sure seemed that Mr. James thought Miss Hawkins was something special. But Billy and I figured that she wasn't everything people thought she was. Billy said his mom went to school with Miss Hawkins, and she said something about Miss Hawkins being flirtatious, whatever that was. We both knew that Miss Haw-

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We sometimes wondered if Miss Hawlpns was out to get us. Besides being put on different teams all the time, she split us apart in the classroom, way early in the year. I sat In the 1econd !$eat in the first row, right by the door. Billy was two rows over and two s~ts from the back. Miss Hawkins didn't allow any talking going on in the room. Sometimes, though, when she wasn't looking, we·leaned up to the one in front of us and whis• pered something, and he just nodded or shook his head. Only when Miss Hawkins caught us talking the first time, she gave us waming. Just one. lf she caught us twice during the day, then it was pages. That meant we had to copy pages out of the dictionary, and I hatect it Billy didn't like it much, either. Only he didn't get caught as much as me. Miss Hawkins never read much from the pages I handed in. She usually looked them over, told me something about obeying her and respecting otner people and loving God. Then she put the pages in her file and made some mark in her book. There were other things about Miss Hawkins that bugged me. Besides having to write perfect, she said all of us should talk like her. Which meant perfect But she talked so slow and with so much weird accenting or something that sometimes I couldn't understand what she was saying. Every day, though, we had speaking drills. She wrote a sentence on the board with big, long WO!ds in it. Then we had to pronounce it just the way Miss Hawkins did, with all her weird accenting.

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to patrol the parking lot during recess. Miss Hawkins was my teacher thiB year, and sometimes we didn't get along too good I was always the first one to get caught talking, even though everybody else did it just as much as me. 1 thought s~ was unfair and that she was out to get me. At least that's what 1told my mom last fall when Miss Hawkins sent home the second note from school. The note said that I had difficulty in adjusting to Miss Hawkins' program of behavior modification. I didn't understand anything about what those words meant. All I knew was that when I did something I wasn't supposed to do, or didn't do something I was supposed to, then I got in trouble. I guess I didn't learn too quick what Miss Hawkins' program was about, because it didn't take long and she sent another note home to my mother. Since Dad was away on a business trip, like he always was, Mom went in to talk to Miss Hawkins. I don't know if Mom learned anything about the program, either, but when she came home that afternoon, I knew I was in trouble again. "Timothy Scott," she said, "why must you always do this to me? You know I don't like having to talk to your teachers every year. I thought things would be

Mom went downstairs to do some wast). I went to see Billy, tearing out of the driveway on my bike. 1 remembered it was the same one I had when I rode past Billy's house for the first time. When Billy moved to our subdivision two years ago, he was kind of shy. His parents didn't let him play with any new kids in the neighborhood until they met the other kid's parents first. Iremembered that because Billy and I argued once about why he always had to quit playing and go holJle, Usually it was for supper, and the Jordans ate supper at five o'clock sharp every night. But sometfmes. 1 thought, Mrs. Jordan rang Old Dinner Bell at the dumbest times. It seemed she waited until we were having the best time ever, and then we heard that stupid bell. Billy said his older brothers and sister were in college, wherever that was. Anyway, they weren't at home, and Billy's dad was kind of sick. Mrs. Jordan told Billy she needed somebody at home with Mr. Jordan wJtile she went shopping and stuff. I guess that's why Billy had to quit playing so often to go home. But It wasn't fair to us kids, l thought Why couldn't we play all day long? Or have school just in the momings and recess all afternoon long? Miss Hawkins never let us have any extra time for

kins' handwriting wasn't always as good as when we had penmanship class, because once we took a letter she wrote and went to the corner to mair It for her. The letters on the front of the envelope were hard to read, and we couldn't even figure out the last name. But when we had writing class, everything had to be perfect. All the upstrokes, dowostrokes and slants had to be just right Mine never were. Hers were perfect, though, at least during penmanship. She used to tell me, "You're going too fast. Slow down and be more careful." I tried that; I really die!. Miss Hawkins even watched me when I slowed down, but the letters were jerky, with little bumps in them. I just couldn't write slow. Still, she kept at me: "Take your time. Don't be In such a hurry." I hated writing class. I think Miss Hawkins did, too, because she hardly ever smiled. Miss Hawkins didn't smile much during recess, either. For Billy and me, though, it was the best class of the day, except when Miss Hawkins had us play a dumb game. Then we couldn't do what we wanted When she dMded us into teams, Billy and I were on different sides. It wasn't bad when the other team won, though, because Billy and I would still be friends.

didn't do it At least not out loud, But she caught me one day after sneaking up from behind. "Timothy," she said, "why aren't you speaking with the rest of the class? What's wrong? Has the cat got your tongue?" Miss Hawkins laughed at that, but I didn't. I didn't know what it meant. I don't think the class did, either. "Well, what is the matter?" she

asked "I don't )cnow, Miss Hawkins," I said "The words are too big for me. They're nard to say. And I don't know what they mean." Miss Hawkins glared 11t me Jike I had Just called tier a bad name or something. She walked to the front of the room and faced the class. Then she stared right at me and said, "Yo1.1ng man, these words are found on all standard lists of required vocabulary for the fourth and fifth grade levels. They are not too difficult for you. You ought to know these words. Every fourth and fifth grader should." 1 wondered If this was part of her program. "Since you don't care for these words, Timothy," she said, "maybe we can find aome that you Will like." She paused for just a moment. "For tomorrow morning, before classes begin, you will hand in pages. All the words from 'word' to 'wordy.' And don't forget to use good penmanship. I want to be able to read them. Is that clear?" she asked. "YB8, Miss Hawkins," . I answered. I was scared to say any-

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Pae 7 (continued from p.6) thing more. I didn't want more pages. I didn't get It. Miss Hawkins gave ine pages when I wu talking but wasn't supposed to. Now I got pages for not talking when I was supposed to. It didn't make sense. And it wasn't fair. Miss Hawkins was out to get me. Besides. I talked alright. I knew what I said and so did everybody else. Except Ml&s Hawkins. She hardly ever understood me. Anyway, what did accenting and diction, whatever that waa, have to do with my talking? Thev sure didn't help me do pages. I still hated it. Billy did, too. He knew what a bummer It was doing all those words lrom the dictionary. So he said, " Timmy, lt!t's go to my house after school and I'll help you with pages." " But, how?" I asked. "Our handwritings aren't the same and Miss Hawkins might notice that. Then w~•u both be in big trouble." " Listen," he told me. " You know how when you look at the dictionary and then at pages and back again, you get mixed up and lose your spot. Right?" " Sure," I said. "That happens all the time." " Well," he said, "you write pages and I'll read them from the dictionary, When we get to a big word, I'll spell it out for you letter by letter - and then neither one of us will get lost.

to my desk shortly before the bell rings. Just make sure your boots are free of snow and stamped dry, you two." The roads were still sloppy this morning with lots of rivers to ride through. ''We don't want the school building tracked full of slush. Do we, boys?" she said. "No, Miss Hawkins," we both replied. Under handwriting and speaking, neatness was next on Miss Hawkins' list of do's and don't's. Her section of the hallway was always clean and dry, without any small puddles of brown water brought in from the outside snow. Miss Hawkins' classroom was the neatest and cleanest in the whole school, too. Even Mr. Wagner said so. Mr. Wagner was the school janitor, There was never any pa()er on the floor in Miss Hawkins' room. except on Friday afternoons during art class. Then she allowed us to be a little messy, I liked the art class when we

said, " Place your hands on your desks, palm• down." And then she came to inspect, While walking up and down the aisles, she stopped and Mid, " Two, three, four. Seven, eight," Then we knew which fingers didn't pass, Whenever she came to me and leaned over to inspect and fail my fingers, I could smell her per. fume. It was awfully strong, and it wasn't )[Ice the perfume other teachers wore. It reminded me of the stuff Mom wore on Friday nights when she and Dad got dressed up and went out to eat. But I liked Mom's better. I wondered when the next time would be when Mom and Dad would go out to eat agaln. When I came home from school that afternoon, I saw Dad's car In the gar~e. That meant he was home from his business trip and I wanted him to help me build a snowman in our front yard, I parked my bike, walked in the front door and dropped my stuff in the hallway.

Tun," he said "Besides, Mom and I are leaving soon. You'll be staying at the Jordana' while we're gone. How does that IOUnd?" " Can we build one tomorrow, Dad'!" I asked. I hoped he didn't fast the snow was notice melting. "We'll see. Maybe tomorrow afternoon," he aaid "But only for a little while. I've got paper work to do before I leave Sunday." " You going on another btlainess trip, Dad?" I asked. " Of course, Timmy," he said. "You know that's part of my job. Anyway, it won't be long this time. I'll be back soon." Not soon enough to build a snowman, I thought. Dad drove me over to the Jordans' house, even though It was just a llttle ways away. When I got out of the car, he said, "It'll probably bo late when we get back. Tim So we'll see you tomorrow. O.K.,·Bucko?" " O.K., Dad Bye." That Friday night was fun for

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O.K.?" "O.K.," I said. " But how do you know it'll work?" " We used to do it all the time,'' Billy said. ''We. who?" I asked. "Me and my dad, that's who·· " I didn't know your dad helped you like that. Doesn't he get mad when he finds out Miss Hawkins caught you talking and gave you pages?" I asked. ''At the beginning of the year he did," Billy said. ''Then he told me, 'Son, I think Miss Hawkins 1s being fair. You know she doesn't want you to talk in class She told you the punishment clearly enough. And you certainly know what pages are. If you get caught again, it's because of your own foolishness.' Then he said, 'Billy, you have to decide whether you'll obey her or not.' And ever since then, I don't get pages as much as I used to " " Yeah, I guess I noticed that since Christmas,'' I said. " But if 1 asked my mom for help on pages, I )<now she wouldn't. In fact, she probably would yell at me, just like Miss Hawkins. Mom doesn't like me getting in trouble at school or bringing notes home. That's why I don't tell her when I get pages." " Well how about we race home right after school and get it done before Old Dinner Bell usually rings," Billy said. " Maybe Dad'll even help." "O.I<., you're on,'' I said. I was sure lucky to have Billy for a friend sometimes. I was glad tomorrow was Friday, too. Billy and I rode to school together the next morning. When we walked inside, there was Miss Hawkins, I reached in ide my knapsack and pulled out the pages assignment that Billy had helped_ me with. Miss Hawkins said, " Don't bother with that now. Bring it up·

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I hated wrttlnjclua. I thlnkMIH Hawkin• dJd. too, becau1eahe hardly ever smiled." cut pieces of paper from different colors and glued them to make mosaics. When Miss Hawkins wasn't looking, Billy and I squirted glue on each other. To me, it felt like cold honey; Billy said it was wet and sticky. After the glue dried, though, It was hard for anyone to see that we squirted it. It got hard and smooth and almost shiny and made the colors on our shirts a little darker. There was no smell then, either. The mosaics on the walls were fun to look at. Everybody's was put up. Even the messy ones. I used lots of blue pieces 11nd made &Ure only the smooth, shiny side of tht pap.or was facing up, Then I glued the pieces on a big sheet of rough, yellow paper until the cross I made was half an inch thick. I thought it was neat. But Miss Hawkins gave me a 8mmus and wrote on the back: "Nice 3-0 effect," whatever that was Sometimes I didn't like art class so much, except that we could be messy. The rest of the week, though, we had to be neat and tidy. Miss Hawkins said, "Cleanliness is n~t to. 1mdliness." And she meant it. Every morning she checked our fingernatls to see ii there was dirt underneath them. From the front of the room she

I said, " H~ Dad. Are you home? Where are you?'' " Shh, Tunmy, be quiet so Mom can sleep. She's resting before we go out tonight," Dad whispered loudly from the living room. The ice in his glass clinked as he set his drink on the floor next to his chair and sai4i " Heyl Come here, little Bucko. Haven' t seen you for awhile. What've you l>een up to lately?" "Oh, I don't know," I told him. •· Not much, I iiuess." " How are you doing In school'?" he asked. "OK , I guess." ''What kind of grade1, are you

getting?" " They're pretty good, »'pose." I hope he doesn't ask about pages, I thought. Maybe Mom never told him about Miss Hawkins and her program. " Tell me again," Dad said, who's your teacher this year?" The ice clinktid again. I told him, "Some lady. Her name's Miss Hawkins " " What's she like, Timmy?" he asked ··Who? Mlss Hawkins?" I asked. "Well, she's ... I don't know." "Well, never mind," »aid Dad. "I suppose you've tole! me befor e and I just forgot." • Dad can we go outaide and build a snowman?" I asked " I'm already dressed to go out,

day of riding ever. Untll Mrs. Jordan rang Old Dinner Bell Billy had to go home for supper and we both knew it waa five o'clock. Dad was home for aupper, just like Mom said, I asked him, " Dad, can we build a snowman tomorrow bl-fore you go away?" "Timmy, you know there's not enought anow left to build one,'' he said "Anyway, tomorrow morning we'll go to church and then out for a nice Sunday dinner. How does that sound?" " O.K., I guess." " Mom will drop me off at the airport and I'll be back before the end of the week. O.K., Bucko?" "Sure, Dad,'' I said. Whatever Dad did for a job, I thought, I knew I didn't want to do it when I grew up. School was just the same as always that week. Except on Wednesday, when Mr. James let us play on the playground again. It wu dry enough now, and Billy and I found some hard lumps of mud for bombs and grenades. We played war with some of the fourth graders; only they didn't know it Miss Hawkins wasn't on patrol duty that day, but all of a sudden she came out on the playground to where I was playing and looked real mad. She stared at me and pointed her finger at the school building and i;aid, " Young man, get back in there this very minute. Now, march!" I wasn t sure what I did, or didn't do, but she took me into a secret little teachers' room where I saw Bobby. He waa one of the fourth graders he.ad ia still " Bobby's bleeding." Miss Hawkins began. She said still as if It had been bleeding for hours. I nodded, unable to speak. " Why did you do it?" she

Billy and me. We stayed up late and watched 1V in bed. Mr11. Jordan even let us eat snacks in bed, too, Cheese curls were my favorite. Only when I woke ur:1 in the morning, the crumbs were all over the inside of the bed. Titey felt like when you get sand in your clo thes at the beach. Saturday morning I got dressed and ran home. The snow was melting fast, but l still wan ted to build a snowman in th~ front yard with Dad. But his car wasn't in the garage and I thought, He's probably at the office Mom was making breakfast when I went Inside. She sald, " Morning, Timmy, Howwuyour stay at Billy's house?" "O.K. Where's Dad?" I asked "Dad was called unexpectedly to the office this morning," Mom said, "He'll be back for supper, though " I Jcnew for sure the snow would be melted by that time. After breakfast I went to see Billy, We wanted to play war on our secret battlefield on the dirt piles. But It was too wet. All our grenades and missiles and bombs were nothing but mud. So we rode motorcross all day long. Boy, we had fun going over the hills, around the hairpins, through the S's and across the muddy finish llnP. It was the best

13eca~•e I just did, I thought It seemed like I couldn't help it. I • remembered telling Billy to watch as I picked up a grenade and tossed It toward Bobby, hoping it would land right in the middle of his big, green coat. It hit the back of his head, instead. It w.un't where I wanted to hil him, really. I know I shouldn't have done It, l thought But all I could 1ay was, •·1 don't know." " You don't know?" •he repeated. "You hit Bob!)), in the head with a stone tor no reason at all'l" " Not for no reason," I iaid . "I just don't know what the reason is." Miss Hawkins sighed heavily. Her stare left my eyes while she thouiht tor a moment. "I think I know the reason for something as stupid as this," she said. "Timothy, you've had it too good this year. No one has shown you any real discipline. lt'a time you knuckle under and start learning haw to behave. No more recesses for the rest of the month." It was only the tenth today. " But Miss Hawkins," I began. "No, 'buts,' young man. Is the wnishment dear enough to you?" she asked. " Yes." I said. mad at the thought of a whole month of school with no recess. Miss Hawkins wasn't being fair. Now I knew she was out to get me.

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STUDENT PROFILE: MIKE PFEIFER, RANDY KRAMER, JON ZIESEMER, AND STEVE GROSINSKE by Nancy Beck Exciting. Rewarding. Frightening. Different, Awesome. Challenging. Amazing. Overwhelming. Difficult But, perhaps more than anything, unique. These are words which Steve

Randy Kramer, Mike Pfeffer, and Jon Ziese-

Groslnake,

mer use to describe their special work as teachers at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School. Steve, Randy and Mike began their MYL teaching duties last year, and Jon started this fall. Steve was the first band director at the high school. He started the program from scratch. The band met twice a week and consisted of twenty-seven members at varying ability levels. Steve recalls that it was quite a challenge to put it all together and make it work. For many or the band members it was a f1tst experience with a high school band Steve was determined to make it a quality high school band, and not merely a grade school extension. The first performances were held in church basements after services in which the MVL choir had participated. For the second year of Minnesota Valley's existence, Jon ru:3umed the duties of band director. The band now has thirty-six members. Jon's enjoyment in the task is easily detected. Mike was the first choir director at MVL All the students are required to take choir so Mike has a good-sized group with which to work. There are three scheduled rehearsals each week and at times extra are called Mike has the Chorus, which consists of all sophomores and juniors; the Choir, which is a select group of thirty-five stu-

dents from all three grades; and the Chargaliers, a select group of sixteen from all three grades. Heading all these groups is quite a task, but Mike considers it to be an amazing opportunity. Randy teaches freshman music. The Freshman class is also a choir in itself and Randy assumes the duties of director of it. He has approxunately thirty students and the class meets three times each week. The course consists of basic musicianship and choral work. Randy took over the class last year when his brother Bob went student teaching. Three of these gentlemen had the great responsibility or helping begin the school Mike commented that it was certainly a different experience, but it was also exciting and rewarding. Randy used a descriptor that seemed to encompass all of the experiences each of them has had at Minnesota Valley; it was unique. Perhaps one of the more awesome duties Randy, Steve, and Mike had to undertake was a design of the music facilities they would like to see in the new building that will house MVL They had little background expenence to draw from, and in the process they did a great deal of learning. The building that is presently being constructed has no special music facilities, but band and choir rooms are set for later stages of the building plan. How do these four men feel about their work? Jon com• mented that it had made his methods courses here at DMLC muc.h more meaningful. He tries to maintain a low-key attitude in front of his band and is rather informal. At times he finds the very slight difference in age be-

tween him and his students to be somewhat difficult, but be maintains their respect. Randy said that being both a student and a teacher at the same time is an interesting situation. Mike expanded upon that idea when he explained that they are actually dealing with seventeen years or education all at once: in their college courses, they are learning about the f1tst nine years or education they are teaching at the next level, and they are experiencing four more as students. No one ever said teaching was going to be easy and these gentlemen have experienced that first-hand. They put much time and effort into their work, at least as many hours outside the classroom as they spend in it. and often more. Steve found that some of his greatest expense of time came in choosing music for the band Although he had access to the DMLC music library and the music of Baraboo High School, he had much searching to do and many decisions to make as to what scores to purchase. All four of these men know what it is like to spend the extra time required in preparation for a concert or a service for a congregation. Mike, Randy, Jon and Steve have all certainly felt the hand of God guiding them in their work at Minnesota Valley. Their decisions conceming theit calls were made with much prayerful consideration. Jon talked about the excitement of helping students use their God-given talents to the best of their abilities. Steve emphasized the joy of leading them to realize these gifts are indeed from God. Mike has been simply overwhelmed by the way

Mike Pfeifer, kandy Kramer, Jon Ziesemer, and Steve Grosinske are DMLC students who already have experience teaching at the high school level All four were called by Minnesota Valley High School to teach in the music program. photo by Al Dohm in which the Lord has directed his activities. He is enthusiastic about the great ministry that is in, and may come from the music. It has been very special to him to watch the growth and awareness of his students as they praise their God by using their talents. Randy considered the fact that having been led for so long. they are now being called upon to lead, and the Lord's guidance is ever-present. The school is young and inexperienced and so are these teachers. yet the Lord has blessed them with rich opportunities. Certainly only the Lord knows what the future holds, but one can't help but wonder how the<ie young men would feel about more work of the type they have done at MVL Jon is enthu~1astic about work in secondary education and would certainly look forward to working in music. Randy feels that there is a certain attractiveness to high school music, but right now he is having

some new thoughts about his future service for the Lord so he isn't sure that secondary education is where he will find himself Steve has his heart set on elementary teaching. His responses to questions about the possibility of a grade school band is that he has never really given it much thought, but it would be an entirely different challenge from a high school program. As for Mike, he considers ims:: I! lo have what he terms a Senior perspective: bPinq so close to finishing his educ~i.:mal preparation, he does not really think about all the possibilities of his first call. These young men are college students, and also teachers working in a growing and unfolding new high school. God has had special plans for Steve Grosinske. Randy Kramer, Mike Pfeifer and Jon Ziesemer. May He continue to bless these young men and to bless Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School.

away from' 111e, you creep!" I don't knr,w why women won't say they have ooyfriends back home, but are you sure that's always the reason women have for turning down prospective dates? Couk' :t be that they Just don't want to bO out with a guy because they aren't interested? Is it maybe because some guys have a tendency to ask out only the most popular women on campus who already have a full social life, and ignore the more quiet, unobstrusive women who are just as nice in thP.ir own right? Whatever the case, keep trying and I'm sure you'll finally find that special one who says yes.

ing dinner patties. Could I maybe have a disease? Please help me, DEAR DAWN. My pants are splitting! This man is the third most perfect species in the world behind DD and PD.

DEAR DAWN, DEAR DAWN, Have you ever been to a DMLC baseball game? Often games start before classes are done. It's frustrating for late arriving spectators not to know the score and inning. Can you imagine going to a basketball or football game without a scoreboard? Something should be done. What can we do to get a scoreboard? Where would the funds come from? Who would be in charge of such a project? Don't Lancer fans care about their baseball team? It's early, but let's think baseball! Signed, A Baseball Fan

Dear Bueball Fan, I'm not very knowledgeable about baseball scoreboards, so I bad to do a little investigating of my own. I talked to Coach Dallmann, the Director of Athletics here at DMLC. He said that the suggestion for a baseball scoreboard was a worthy idea, but that actually getting one w~ another matter The first step in the procedur~ , for acquirins equipment is that enough in-

terest be shown by the students. team members, and coaches. The request would then be submitted with a proposed budget for approval. F'mally. there must be enough money for such a purchase. Your best course is to talk to Coach Dallmann and express your interest in getting a baseball scoreboard Good luck.

see what excuse they should use or anything. It also sets us guys free so that we won't be wasting our time when we could be spending it on more receptive people. I mean the grazing grounds aren't that small. All rm asking for is a little frankness and honesty, is that to much to ask of the women at DMLC? Signed. Honesty, The Best Policy

DEAR DAWN, Despite the fact that the female to male ratio is somewhere around three to one here at DMLC, many of our men have trouble finding dates, myself included Whenever I ask someone out, I usually get responses like, "Well, I'm pretty busy," or 'Tve got a test the next day," etc. What they really mean to say is, "I'm suffering from the BBH syndrome (Boyfriend Back Home)." Or worse yet, they have a big yak attack. Now my only question is, why don't they come right out and say, "Hey, you're a really cool guy, but there's this guy back home." That's all that's 'needed,' no seaichlrtg around to

Dear Honesty, I think you should get together with the 300 (and that's a conservative figure) DMLC women who are complaining about the three to one ratio on campus. You just must not be asking the right women. As for your complaint. you need to learn something about women. A woman feels flattered when a guy asks her out Qeeause it means that he is interested in her. The only reason she makes up excuses is because she doesn't want to hurt the guys feelings. For instance, which way would you rather be turned down - "Thanks, but I've got a test tomorrow," or "Get

DEAR DAWN, Wow, did I meet the hunk of hunks last weekend! He ts the man of my dreams, DEAR DAWN. but I've got a problem. He is coming up here some weekend in March and I have to lose some weight before then. I was hoping that you would have some tips on how to curb this outrageou1, appetite of mine. I simply can't seem to resist anything, includ-

Signed, I Found My Love In Burnett or May My Seams Hold Out Another Week

Dear Hold Out, Get some bigger pants. No, seriously. you have a legitmate problem that bothers many people. My advice to you would be to stick to a realistic diet - no gimmicks or crash diets. They_ don't work because once you stop you're right back from where you started - with bad eating habits. Hit the salad bar and the exercise mats. Keep yourself busy so you have something to think about besides potato chips. Also, remember that you're doing it for yourself, to make yourself feel better. Your boyfriend should like you lor what you are, yet will appreciate you trying to look the best you .•,• can.

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REPORTER INVESTIGATES KITCHEN by Laura Steiner Somehow this has gone a bit too far As a reporter, I have been sent on many a dangerous mission. I have risked life, limb, and my geography hook for the MESSENGER but this is absurd The kitchen'? Terror grips my heart as my next assignment slowly begins to sink in. I am to write about the DMLC cafeteria I must take the chance. by entering the kitchen, of never returning but becoming the contents of yet another dinner patty. As a true reporter and investigator, I rummage around to see what is known about the place. Not to my surprise. I realize that other people have the same notion l,do: the less I know about the food, the better. I have yet to gather enough nerve to see what those squares are hiding under the pea sauce. My neighbor across the hall is a member of the kitchen conspiracy. Having worked there only one semester. I think that maybe she will divulge a few secrets. I abandon this plan as soon as she telJs me that peanut butter, because of the shortage. is scraped off the bowls and reused. Seeing my look or horror,. she quickly as-

sures me that this Is not true, but I take no more chances. The only way to discover the truth is go there myselL Camouflaqins;? myself as a bowl of squash and plate or Country Squire and Natural Cuts, I camp myself on top of a refrigerator to watch the activities of a typical day. It is a few minutes after 3:00 am. when I am rudely awakened by a bright light. What in the world!!!! ... oh, yes, Ernie the baker is here to turn out more varieties of pastries than your local Dunkin· Donuts. At 6:30. the level of noise rises as the other cooks for breakfast and lunch start arr1Y1J1g. Breakfast seems to be a much busier affair lhan it was two years ago, even wben the academy was here. Then it was served from 6:45-7:30. Only about 300 people showed up and over 200 of these were from the academy. Now, with continental breakfast served from 7.15-9:30 about 400 people spend some time at breakfast Lunchtime rolls around at I I :00. The main dishes todav. beef-o-ghetti and leftovers, are causing a stampede to the soups, an excellent cuisine, all home-

made. It seems that the 630 people who eat at noon lunch on the average go through about3035 gallons of soup a day. Even after the gates close at 12:30, I am kept alert. The evening cooks have been here since I0:30 a.m. It L,; hard to see how many people are there but I do know that besides the 57 students workers. there are twenty others, of whom seventeen are Cull-time. This evening·s meal is roast beef, mashed potatoes, and corn. No squash or my disguise would have been discovered. It takes about 220230 pounds of this meat to serve all these people, about 620 on the average night. It is a little after 7 :00 when the lights go out for the last time. I shed my Country Squire costume and poke around the kitchen for a few more little known facts. On a normal day, 140 gallons of milk, three crates of grapefruit, and 48 heads or lettuce are consumed Exhausted both mentally and physically by my efforts, I slip out the door. The end of another but successful, dangerous, mission.

POOR DOHM'S ALMANAC ( a treasury of information you may never use)

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4. Medieval armor: It is a myth

l\Usinformation Dept. 1. Advertisements: H an adver-

that a medieval soldier, clad in armor was so weighted that. not only could he not mount a horse without a derrick, he would be helpless to get up if he were knocked on his back Actually. the armor worn totally weighed about 50-55 lbs., little more than a modernly equipped soldier. 5. Rail Splitting: Everyone imagines Honest Abe Lincoln with his trusty axe splitting rails. But the axe wasn't used to split rails. Wedges hammered by mauls were used for this task as no woodsman would show such poor respec t for his axe by doing Lhal kind of work.

tisement makes a mistake, you cannot collect on it (i.e. a refrigerator for $35 instead ol $350). The ad is not a contract, merely an offer. However, if the mistake is intended then the dealer is subject to fraud. 2. Alexander the Great: Legend has it that the great conqueror cried because he had no more worlds left Lo conquer. However, it is much the opposite. The mistake is the much misquoted line of Alexander "Do you think it is worthy of lamentation that when there is such a vast multitude of worlds, we have not yet conquered one?" 3. Antifreeze: It is often felt that if a mixture or antifreeze will be good, then pure antifreeze will be better, not so. Mixed half and half with water, it will protect to -30 degrees, but in its pure form, it turns to a useless slush at a little below freezing.

Incredible Intellects Dept (Estimated !Q's of famous people) John Stuart Mill (English writer and economist. ........... 190 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (German poet) ... . ........ 185 Voltaire (French writer) .... 170 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Austrian composer) ...... 150

Thomas Jefferson ......... 145 Benjamin Franklin ......... 145 Charles Dickens ........... 145 Galileo Galilei ( astronomer) ... • .......•......... . ... 145 Napolean ..•............. I40 Richard Wagner ... . •.• .. • . 135 Charles Darwin .•..•.• . .•. 135 Sir Isaac Newton ...... . ... 130 George Washington.... . ... 125 Abraham Lincoln ... , ...... I 25 Martin Luther ........ . . . . 115 Nicolaus Copernicus ....... l 05 A Dohm .... . Not Measureable (The IQ's were come upon by study of the first 18 years of each man's life. Normal !Q's range between 85-115)

Natural Laws Dept Soling's Postulate: If you're feeling good, don't worry, you will get over it. Chisholm's 2nd Law: If things are going well, something will go wrong. Corollaries: I. When things can't get any worse, they will 2. Anytime things appear to be going better you have overlooked something.

EXHIBITION COMING TO MINNEAPOLIS THE VIKINGS will come to Minneapolis. The largest and most comprehensive exhibition ever assembled on the colorful seafarers of ancient Scandinavia will open to the public at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts March 3, 1981, for a two-month stay, it was announced by Institu te Director Samuel Sachs ll. Sachs said THE VIKINGS will be the largest undertaking in terms of cost and scope in the museum's history. "Bringing this great exhibition here will afford all citizens and especially those of Scandinavian heritage a rare historical look at the colorful Viking world of ancient times." Sachs said the museum is planning for an attendance of.2:?Q,000

persons during the two-month

run. The exhibition brings together over 500 objects on loan from 45 museums and other collections in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Great Britain, Ireland an"d Germany. Included are major archaeological treasures as welJ as exquisite gold and silver jewelry, delicately ornamented objects of gilt bronze, and carvings in stone, wood, ivory and other materials. The public will be able to see TI-IE VIKINGS 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays; l O am. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays; and 10 am. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The museum is dosed_OI\ Mo.n$ys. ,

Ticket prices for THE VIKINGS are $3.50 adults, $1.50 Senior Citizens (65 and over) and $1.50 Juniors (12 and under). Tickets are now on· sale at The Viking Ticket Office, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, and at the Vikings Ticket office, Skyway level in the lDS Center on the Nicollet Mall. Individuals and organizations may write for ticket information to: THE VIKINGS, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404. THE VJKINGS telephone number for information on the exhibition and tickets is (612) 8703333. ••

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Sisters VercelJe Class and Bernelle Osberg are two of the dedicated cafeteria workers that students see everyday, dishing out dinner patties with a smile. photo by AJ Dohm.

HAPPENING S ON CAMPUS by Janet F. Kindt F'or all you dorm rats, new students, and seniors presently residing in the Kiddie Lit section of the library, this column will attempt to bring you up to date on the current activities of several DMLC organizations. Of the thirty-nine clubs on campus, the following have activities of interest to the whole student body On April 3, 4, and 5, the Drama Club will present the musical, "Showboat". Children's Theater will be presenting "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" on April 30 and May I. The Fortress Bible study group meets every Wednesday from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Academic Center. The role of the teacher in the classroom and society will be dlscussed during the next several weeks. Discussions are led by Dean

Zarling. Junto, DMLC's current events discussion group meets at least monthly to analyze and debate recent happenings which affect us all. Further information about

Junto may be obtained from advisor Professor Levorson. DMLC is very privileged to have a sign language club on campus. Three levels of sign language are taught. Beginners meet Mondays at 6:00 p.m. The advanced group meets Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. The intermediate section meets Mondays and Thursdays. All those interested in becoming a member of sign language club may contact the beginners' teacher, Cindy Arndt, Box 533. DMLC students have their own bowling league which meets Monday nights at the Cloverleaf Lanes. Regular teams have al· ready been formed, but substitutes are always needed. Any• one interested in being a parttime bowler max_ contact Denise Stellick, Box 810. Art Club meets every Monday after chapel until about 8:00 p.m Each week one member teaches the group a craft project. Students interested in joining the art club may contact its president, Rita Putz, Box 656.

THIRD LETTER HOME by Nancy Kluball Dear Mom, Well, it bas been a while since I have written you. Not much has happened . . . weU, not really. A new semester has started I have quite a few interesting (?) classes and my organ lessons. I am really enjoying my classes, but I would sure like to know who the person was who invented all the foot pedals for the organ; must have been an octopus. lf you can't tell, I am having a few minor problems with having only two feet and all those foot pedals. Well. I'll just keep on practicing my loot pedal drills and hope for quite a few rests. I know you'll be happy to know that I'm sticking to all my New Year resolutions. I know one place that didn't make any resolutions though - the DMLC cafeteria (I can write things like this because Mr. Tague knows only kidding!) Besides, some of my best friends work in the cafeteria. It really snowed here this weekend It was quite fitting considering that it was Snow Cami,v..µ. w.e~~~ A few, 9f, 46. (>laced '

bets on whether or not people would go out in the blizzard weather. Well, the dorms were practically empty Saturday night We figured that it was because people were outside shoveling around their cars so that they would be able to drive to church in the morning or else they had decided to get an early start walking to church just so they were sure they'd make it there in time. When the dorms started getting noisy during the wee ' hours this morning, we figured that we were wrong. In one more week, it will be Valentine's Day. It will be sure to be an interesting weekend. As you know, Mom, Valentine's Day is one of my favorite special days out of the entire year. I think the color red is exciting and I like the shape of hearts. Yes, I know f'm hopelessly romantic. WelJ, Mom, I will write again soon. Take good care of yourself. Have a Happy Valentine's Day and remember how much I love you.

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CAMPUS STUDENTS DEVELOP OWN LINGO College students have a jargon in school all their own. But the termf Catch Rays - Tan. change with the times. Catch You Later - See you Here is a glossary of some later campus terms which may help Catch 'Z:s - Sleep. parents understand their o ffClone - Generally used as an spring and students at one insult with no particular definicampus understand those at tion. another: Commode-Hugging Ace - To pass a course, more Throwing up. often with an 'A'. Computerbead - EngineerAirhead An attractive ing or computer major. female, not necessarily one with Cool , Breeze Someone higher intelligence. suave and debonair. Babe - An attractive woman. Cool Out - Take it easy. Beat - Tired. Also a worn out Cop Out What a plea object. bargainer does. Bee - Short for Frisbee. A woman who Cosmo Bent Out Of Shape - Angry. dresses stylishly, as in the magaBig Times - A callous or zine Cosmopolitan. ironic summation of an insignifiCrank - To speed through cant event something with ease. Bizarro - A leftwinger. Crash - To sleep. Blastoff - To leave to go Cruise - l. Leave one place somewhere. to go to another. 2. A breeze. Blow Off - Purposely forget Deck Out - 1. Lie on a beach or skip something. to catch rays. 2. Hit someone. 3. Bolt - To leave someplace. Dress up. · Book - To leave someplace. Disk - Frisbee. Bozo - A rightwinger. Donn Rat - A student who Brew (Brewskle) - Beer. spends 18 hours a day in his Breeze - Easy. room Brutal - I. Sarcastic desDrag - A bummer. cription of a somewhat serious Dynamite - Great or really event 2. Emphasizes the relative good. difficulty of something. like an Emotional flash - To fall in exam. love, briefly. Buffalo - A large shaggyFace Book - Yearbook. maned No. American wild ox with Flaky - see Airhead, Space. short · horns and heavy foreFlamed - To be angered by quarters with a large muscular someone. hump; extinct in upper New Ulm. Foot - Walk. Bummed or Bummed OutFrosted - To be put off by Glum. dissa:>pointed, depressed ~. someone. Bummer Anything unFun - Pointless. pleasing that depresses you. Gatorlng - A dance emuBust - A drag, bummer. lating an alligator turned on its Burnt or Burned Out back. Tll'ed. Geek or Grind - Study. Bum Out - A person who is Get Off My Case - Leave me so active socially they are failing alone.

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I hated staying inside. especially since we had one last snowstorm the next week. But when I finally got to play outside again, it was warm enough to go without a coat I knew that meant pretty soon the end of the school

year would be close. I was sure glad I wouldn' t have Miss Hawkins for a teacher anymore. I wanted summer to come so Billy and I could have recess all day long. Then nobody could tell us when to stay in. I liked summers with Billy. We spent lots of time together. And it's a good thin~ we did After

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1/s teaspoon salt ½ cup hot tap water 3½ cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine cocoa. sugar, coffee, cinnamon and salt in saucepan Blend in hot water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Then boil, still stirring, for 2 minutes. Add milk and beat, stirring, to serving temperature. Do not boll Beat in vanilla with rotary beater or spoon, to create a foamy surface. Serve immediately, in heatproof mugs. Makes 6 servings.

Get Nailed - Get caught. Great - Useless. Guts - Easy courses. Heavy- Dramatic and having great re: ;ance. History - Dead, ended and over with. Hockey Pucks - Cafeteria steak patties. Hose Getting shortchanged. ripped-off. Occurs in degrees, mega-hose and total hose are the two higher states. I Hear Ya - Used to express an understanding of what someone says. Information bank - A filing cabinet. It's Been A Slice - Short for 'It's Been A Slice Of Life.' Jazzed - See Stoked Later - 1 See you later. 2. Used deri,;ively to suggest something is best forgotten. Left Yel? - Rhetorical question shortened for 'Have we left yet?' (Can be used as an insult). Llbes - Library. Lightweight I A light drinker. 2. Anything that doesn't require a great deal of effort. Lizards - Very studious students. Lost - A person who is out of it. Max - Maximum. The most. The best. Mega - Prefix used to enhance the size or impact or something, such as "megabaked." Motor - Same as to "Book." Munchies - Hunger. Munch Out - Stuff yourself with food rapidly. Nerd or Nord ( Spelling varies) - A person dedicated to academics with little or no sodal

life. Nerding Out - Studying. New Wave - The latest, upbeat music.

junior high. Billy and I went to different hl~h schools. We both found new friends and didn't sec each other as much as we used to. Besides, high school was much busier than grade school and junior high. I knew Billy spent tons of time on his studies. I did. too. but m), teachers never really cared much about me and my work. Central was simply too big, I think. and it was easy to get lost in the shuffie. So why I ever went to a big university, where the shuffle is bigger and getting lost is easier, I'll never know. But I did know, when it was finally over, that I had had enough of school. Seventeen years of books and teachers and cramming and being told what to do were too much. I had to get away. So I moved to the mountains and roughed it for a year. I loved hiking and backpacking. And the challenge of an occasional alpine climb was fantastic. The living was free and rugged - just like back to nature. No teachers or schedules or anything to dictate my life for me. And that suited me just fine. I needed money, though, so I found a job working on a ranch. Whatever qualifications my boss saw in a city kid with a degree m psychology, I'll never know. But I did know that sheep were the furthest thing from my mmd when I answered the ad.

Number Cruncher - Calculator. Nunnery - Female dormitory. Pig Out - Stuff yourseU with food. The Pits - When something or someplace is very boring. Played - Over with, ended Same as History and Spent Power Booting - Throwing up. Power Tooling - Driving around. Psyched - Pepped up or emotionally ready for something. Pumped - Greatly excited over something or someone. Punk - I. New type of music; part of the New Wave rock'n roJL 2. Strange mode of dress. 3. Type of person adheres to the Punk culture; an elitist group. Rack or Rack Out - Go to sleep. Rank - To verbally abuse someone. One "'Ranks out" another person." Real World - I. Something to be avoided. 2. "'lot found on campus except in room I M.

Relate - Used to express a mutual understanding. Rents - Short for parents. Scoping - Check out good looking girls. Shine It On - Ignore something that could cause duress or discomfort. Sbrooms - Mushrooms. Slimy - A clever political opponenl Space - Describes a [)erson who is crazy, as in 'Space Case· or 'He' s spaced.' Space Out - I. To spread things out over a period of time. 2. To forget something. Spent - Finished, over with. ended. Spraying - Throwing up.

Those critters were the dumbest animals I'd ever seen. And talk about getting into trouble. Next to homo saprens, sheep must be the best subjects for studying typical mob behaVJor. One starts heading for a ravine. the rest follow. One sees a coyote. -the whole herd gets pankky. Fear breeding fear faster than I had ever observed. So I learned to become a good shot. Quite a few coyotes found out bow good. Not long after I started work· ing at the ranch. I got a package from Billy Jordan. Ln the letter that came with it. he said he was home for the summer after his first year at the seminary, and that he had stopped in to see my mom. He asked her how I was doing and where I was, so Mom gave him the scoop and told Billy my address. He said the package contained some materials he was eager for me to read He called it the "Master's Program for Life," whatever that was. I could tell from the way Billy wrote in his letter and where he was going to school that he must have turned into something of a religious fanatic. Too bad, I thought Just as long as he didn't turn out to be another Pastor Barrons. Still, I was happy that Billy and I had once been friends. I wondered what the program was about.

Stain - A person disliked by just about everybody. , Step Out - Go on a date or outing; especially "'ith a member of the opposite sex; particularly when dressed up. Stoked - To be immensely pleased Ted - A turkey, nerd, computerhead (an incompetent). Tighten Up Your Backstroke - Get your act together. Townies - The uncouth of New Ulm. Tunes - Music. Turkey - A Ted. Ultimate - A game of disk. (see Disk) V-Ball - Volleyball. Vegged Out or Veg Out Hang around and do nothing. Wail - To verbally or physically abuse someone or something. The Week in Review Sunday night leftovers. Wench - An ugly woman. Wenching - Looking for girls with the guys. . What's Happenin? - What's new with you? Wimps - Persons who are e.xtremely studious. Wired - I. To have something mastered 2. To be overly tired and keyed up. Yates - Men from Northwestern. Za - Pizza.

CRASH by Joe P1tonak My blood soaked handkerchief lay motionless 011 the ground. The day had just begun for me but the night air echoed the quiet stillnes.<1 of thousands of sleeping people. I looked toward heaven with a tear on my cheek which the frigid air had frozt'n in place. 'The dark snow filled clouds hung low overhead and they seemed to reflect the tragedy at my fed. I asked God, "Why one so young'?" I dared to look uµoII the young man 0111:t' more and my soul cringed, and I became violent toward the mass of twisted metal. I vented my anxiety by kicking the already unrepairable heap. Momentarily I retrieved my senses and pondered the situation for a cause. It was bitter cold. but the street Wets dry. There were no cross streets in the immediate vicinity. There were no freshly Killed animals either. The area was well lit. My external search was failing as I feared it would I reluctantly resorted to my internal search. Beneath the now tom and twisted seat I observed what my experience had told me would be there. It was eighty proof and three quarters empty. Mixed emotions criss-crossed my cortex. 1 was torn between sadness for the parents I would soon meet, and guilt for not fmding and removing him from the street before the tragedy unfolded Presently my emotions gave way to duty and I proceeded according to my training. The sun rose to the day's end in which my rewards were none. As I lay in bed gazing at the sunlit walls I wondered why he was now asleep and I could find no rest.

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February 1981

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A GLANCE AT SPORTS PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE ON SPORTS by Paul L Uanuser This article is dedicated to a particular friend of mine. This friend, a former roommate, has meant so much to me over the last two and one• half years. and I thought I would make an attempt at emulating his favorite writer, whom we shared wiU1 each other on so many days before we headed over to the cafeteria for breakfast. Larry KJukas. a resident of Balaton, MN, is presently an instructor at Winnebago Lutheran Academy in Fond du lac, Wisconsin. Sports were a big part of both of our lives and we watched many games together. We watched the Gophers win the NCAA hockey title and even saw J.M. lose the big one. He didn't let me forget U1atone for quite awhile.A tribute to Klukas is that the ardent Viking fan, even though he is in the heart of Packerland, hasn't switched his allegiance, although I can't-see why he ever cheered for the Purple Gang in the first place. I won't promise the quality,of Sir Sidney, but the form may be familiar and remind you of the good times we shared with the Trib. Wrestling Discontinued Because of lack of able-bodied participants, the 14-meet schedule for the DMLC wrestling team was cancelled this year. Since so few men go out for the team, and some of them were injured, a decision was made to terminate the program. The coach and squad were disappointed of course It remains questionable whether the program will be continued in the near future. Watch for further notice. Managers Cited There is a certain group of people vital to the athletic program here at DMLC that plays a pivotal part in the carrying on ofthings. These people don't make the headlines following a last second win. In fact. they often go unnoticed by the fans. You can be sure that they don't go unnoticed by the players and coaches. They are the athletic managers. Sure, now you remember seeing them at the last game you went to. They were sitting up there writing things on the clipboard Well, at the time Lhey were keeping statistics on the game, for the coaches to use in evaluating the game just played. That is not all they do, however. They are there al every practice, running here and there to get equipment or put things away, so the players don't have to. So you might think that all U1ey are are just celebrated "gofers··. Just once, ask Coach Gorsline how his football team would have faired without Pete WentzeJ and Brendt Schmidt or ask him what kind of contribution Don Linskens or Paul Pappenfuss make Let's not forget girls like Dawn Gronholz, Becky Klockziem and Renee Else, who manage for volleyball and basketball. You can bet that without these and other willing people. the DMLC athletic program would not run as smoothly as it does. Intra-Mural Basketball With only a few games remaining, Sid Vicious III is still leading the standings of the men's league. We will soon find out ifDelta House Ill or any of the other many fine teams will be able to dethrone the defending champs. The league has been very balanced this year. with most teams being able to defeat any other team almost any time.

To conclude for Larry: J can't wait until tomorrow ... This is Paul Danuser.

by Paul L Danuser It's b~n said over and over. "There's no place Like home, there's no place like home." For Dorothy, "home" was the beautiful state of Kansas and Auntie Em. For men's basketball coach Dennis Gorsline, "home" is the friendly confines of Luther Memorial Gym filled with hundreds of screaming Lancer fans, the drill team, porn pon squad and pep band. Going into the Feb. i postponement of the Pillsbury game. the Lancer cagers have compiled a 9-6 record on the season. That breaks down lo 6-1 on the home court and 3-5 on the road. Gorsline, a former Michigander, attributes the above reasons for the successful ball being played ..on the hill." and cites long bus rides and perhaps a lack of confidence as a couple of reasons for a poorer showing on the road Since Christmas, the Lancers have attained a 4-3 record, which includes the lone home loss, a 72-62 loss to Rosevme. The new year started out on a sour note, a 73-69 loss to St. Paul Bible (on the road). Craig M organ's 16 points and 12 rebounds paced three others in double figures. One of three road wins on the year followed, a 63-56 win over Pillsbury. which was much closer until the final moments when DMLC scored some easy buckets off of the four-corner offense. Gary Huebner and Paul Kaiser led thewayw1th 1.i and 12 pumts, respectively. A thrilling one point win ( at home) over defending confc::rence champion Mt. Senario showt:d the importance of the home court advantage. A last second shot bounced around the Saints· basket which could have buried the Lancers. Two clutch ( understatement of the year J free throws by Morgan opened a

THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME three point Lancer lead with 13 seconds remaining. A Saint basket and Lancer turnover preceded the errant winning attempt Kaiser poured in 16 points, including some big baskets in the second half, while Morgan and Huebner tallied 14 each and Mark Schultz chipped in I I. A strong second half by visiting Roseville paved the way for the sole Lancer home loss. despite Huebner's game high 22 points on 8 of 11 shooting from the field and 6 of 7 from the free throw line. Viterbo avenged an early season loss by dumping the visiting Lancers 78-57, on a cold 30?o shooting by DMLC. Huebner tossed in 12, followed by Schultz' 11, while Dan Kuehl and firsttime starter Paul Thiesfeldt added l O apiece. The Lancers returned home and to their winning ways with a convincing 75-61 win over St. Paul Bible. Again Huebner led Lancer scorers with 19, followed by Kuehl's 16, Kaiser's 14 and Schultz' 10. Schultz took scoring and hero honors as his field goal and free throw in the waning seconds brought the Lancers back from a 59-57 deficit to a 6059 victory over Concordia of St. Paul. The semor guar d's 20 points were followed by Kaiser and Morgan·s 12 and Huebner·s IO points. With only two more home games remaining on the schedule, Coach Gorsline hopes his troops fair a little better away from the familiar surroundings of Lutherland if they want to make a run for the conference crown.

SCOREBOARD MEN'S BAS KETBALL January 13 DMLC St. Paul Bible

69 73

January 17 DMLC Pillsbury

63 56

January 20 DMLC Mt. Senario

71 70

January 24 DMLC Roseville

62 72

January 27 DMLC Viterbo

J anuary 31 OMLC

St. Paul Bible

February 3 OMLC Concordia

60 59

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lANCERETTES ON THE WAY UP by Puul L Dunu1;er

Craig Morgan goes up for a s hot ln the game against Concordia. Teammate Panl Kaiser looks on. photo by Dave Heup.

Christmas vacation must have been good lo lhe DMLC ladies· basketball team. Since returning from a brief winter interlude, the "Lady Lancers" have won SIX of nine contests. Lisa Quam led a balanced scoring attack in the first game of the new year. The freshman standout's 18 points led four others scoring in double figures. Miss Quam proved she is not just a shooter, as she added nine rebounds. seven assists and six steals. Barb Frey took scoring honors with 18 points in a 92-59 rout of NWC-Roseville following the Hamline encounter. Two days later the Lancerettes journeyed to St. Olaf, where Ellen Greve's 15 points and Liz Petennann's 12 rebounds didn't quite help enough in one of the three losses of 1981, a 57-55 setback. The second loss in a row followed, an 84-57 defeat by Southwest State. Quam again led all scorers with 16 points and was aided by Kris Clausoitzer's 12 points, IO rebounds and four steals. The Lanceretles and Liz Petermann rebounded (the junior center had l 0) with a

mnvincing 70-55 victory over SL. Mary·s. Petermann scored 26 points for the night while Lori Thompson added seven assists and nine rebounds. An 80-72 win over St. Catherine's was paced by Quam's25andfrey's l8points.A balanced attack with Petermann·s 16 leading five scorers with double figures proved to be; too much for St. Theresa·s in a 69-57 triumph. Liz also helped the cause by collecting 12 rebounds. An overtime loss to Southwest State followed. despite 17 points from Quam and 14 points and 11 rebounds by Petermann. A win over Gustavus Adolphus by a score of 66-59 locked the Lancerette cagers in a three-way lie in the MAIAW Southern Conference with Gustavus and St Olaf. Clausnitzer paced the attack with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Thompson snared IS rebounds and Frey and freshman guard Dania Habeck added l 1 points apiece. The Lancerettes, under Coach Barb Leopold, play one more conference game in the 11ear future, which could decide their placing in the upcoming state tournament.

SCOREBOARD W OME N'S BAS KETBALL January 10 DMLC Hamlu,e January 13 DMLC NWC-Rosev1lle January 15 DMLC

St. Olaf January 17 DMLC Southwest St.

81 54 92 59

55 57 Southwest St.

January 22 DMLC St. Mary's

70 55

January 26 DMLC St Cathenne·s

80 72

January 29 OMLC St. Theresa's

J anuary 30 OMLC Southwest St.

66 71

February 5 DMLC Gustavus

February 1981

.PATRONS

December 19, 1980

Dr. Martin Luther College TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS - fy!IDYEAR, 1980

1. 2. 3.

4. 6.

BakJlen, ThOmH New Ulm, MN Degner, David Jaffar1on. WI Neuman, Thoma, Shelby, Ml Niemi, David Mllwauk .., WI z..rnar, Randell DaPara, WI Gron, Cynthia

2. 3.

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MenomonH Falls, WI Klulcu, aec:ky Balaton, MN MIiier, DenlM Elroy, WI Templin, Amy Glencoe, MN Teu t■berg, Suun M1nomon.. Fells, WI Uphoff, Charyl

DisSrict

Duties

TrlnltY

Watertown, WI

Math In 15·8 (Temporary)

King of King,

Garden Grove, CA

A·C

Grad.. 4-5 (Temporary)

St. John

Merlbal, WI

Greda1 1 •4 , Organ

Flrtt German

Manitowoc:, WI

St, Luka

Kanosh•, WI

SEW

Gr1de1 6-6, Organ, Choir Grad.. 6-8, Allllt Athletic:• (Tempo,ery)

St. Paul

Pletta11llle, Wl

K-1

St, Paul

Hale■

SEW

Orada B, A thlatlc:11

St. JamH, MN

Grades 1-3

St. John

Mlnn-■poli1,

1<·4, Organ, Sc:hool Mu1lc:

St. Paul

Bangor, WI

Grade• 3.4

Faith

oe,uer, Ml

1<·3

St. Paul

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Corners, WI

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~APTER ONE CITIZEN'S BANK COAST TO COAST COLONIAl:.'INN COUNTRY KITCHEN DR.GEORGEJ.GERMANN EBERT'S CHALET EHLER'S

EICHTEN SHOES FARMERS AND MERCHANTS STATE BANK FISCHER-REXALL DRUGS FRISKE PHOTO SERVICE GREEN CLOTHIER'S INC. HAUS MESSERSCHMIDT

Payette, ID 1.

Wentzel, Jana I river Grove Hgt1., MN

St. John

Stanton, NE

l<'-3, Organ

Wiebusch, Monlc:a Vanc:ouver, WA Zietlow~ perrle Anct1praljl8, AL Zietlow, Oebra Mllw1ullH, WI Kamin, Bath Zlmpllmann, Ruth

St. John

Burllngton, WI

SEW

Grades 2·3, Aulst Organ

OethMmane

Clblcue, AZ

A ·C

K •4

TrlnltV

Nlcolltt, MN

Grade 1 (Temporary)

10. 11. 12.

HERBERGER'S STORE HOLIDAY BEST WESTERN

RequHt for later u1lgnment granted Immediate marriage plans

MOTEL HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP JAKE'S PIZZA K-MART KAISERHOFF

KEAN'S HOME CENTER KEMSKE PAPER COMPANY KEN'S SHOE REPAIR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN KING OF THE ROAD RESTAURANT

STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE - Third Quarter, 1980-81 January 12 - I\Aarch 6

ST. PAUL'S, NEW ULM Supervisor

Students

Wendy Dorn Pemel1 Abraham Lyn J1nkow1kl Srlen Hempton

JanII Schultz Lin Teck• Juffe Soran1on oouglu Stefllck

Grade

KNUJRADIO

Mr,. Bertel MISI Paap Prof. Klockzlem Prof. LaGrow

2-3 5-8

MEYER STUDIO AND

FRAME SHOP

NEW ULM MEDICAL

CLINIC, LTD. NEW ULM DRUG

MILWAUKEE AREA - Prof. Wendler, College Supervisor

CAMlRA

Student 1. Arndt, Paull 2 . Bauer, Mery 3 . Hohenstein, Ann ,$, Kolander, John 5. Kurbl1, J.tfray 8. Lutz•, Joni 7. Mlokettl, Deboreh 8 . Popp, 01vld 9, Roll, Cynthia 10.StellJ.., Wendy 11. Ulrich, T im othy 12. Vatter, Su1an 13. Wendorf, Sul8n 14. WIii, Mary 115, Y■nz, Susan

location

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l'I. Sonnta~

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MllweukN MIiwaukee Gr11nfl1ld MllweukH MllwaukH MIiwaukee

MllwaukH Mllw1ulcH

St. LucH St. Jacobi Atonament

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R. Sc:hl1van1ky C. JHhnlg M . MIiiar E>, Heckmann M. MIiiar E. Bucke R . Schlav1n1ky R. Sonntlll o. Heckmann R, 0Ulll8U O. Berger A. Ou11eeu N, Goede G . Berger

Supervisor Mra, SchHWI MIH Schoen1ck Mr1. Ora11111 Mr. MIiier Mr. Hackmann MIii Kolb Mre. Baacka Mr Schl1111n1kv Mr1, Johnson M iu Zettler Mr. Bertolu1 M lts Ko•lfar Mia■ Motflar Mr, Fl•cher MIil W11olow1kl

Grade 5 G 4 7-8 7-8 4-8

1-2

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1 3-4 2

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY AREA - Prof. Bauer, College Supervisor Student 1. Capek, Donne 2. F reler. Rachel 3.G le••• Nancy 4. Groening, Steven 6. Oro1M, Amanda 8. Hartman, Stacie 7. Ho1n1cke, Anne 8. Koltz, Krl1tln 9. Luedtk e, Luann 1O. Mertln, Oercl

Location

Congregation

Principal

Supervisor

St. Loul1 Pk. Cochren• Red Wln11 81111 Pl ■l ne Stiff water Stlllw1t1r W. St. Peul

Timothy LUth. Sch. Aun. St. John TrlniW

P. Fritze L. Punke O. Rebert M. Schultz Rav. D. Go1d1c:k Rav. D. Gosdeck A, . Wentzel

Mr. FrlUe Mr■• Mutterer Mra. Danel l Mr. Vatth1u1r Mill Voth MIii Varnum Mr1 Wentzel

Menomonie

St, Paul Trinity St. Merk

o. Feuenuhler

Mr. Pehnke Mrt, Suazmann Mr. Storm

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...,.P11.uttl11n, David

Menomonie

12 Prlour, NataII• 13.Schulz, Cindy

M inn1apoll• e,u Claire

Sel■m

Salem Ernanu~I

St. Paul PIigrim St, Mark

M. Schultz J . Storm D,

filUlr■tah ler

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Mr. Feuerstahler Mr. Gloc:k M in Oun,moor

Grade 6 -8 1(-4

3-5 8-7

3.5 1-2 1

5-8 1-2 3-8

18 4 -6 K ·2

NEW ULM MOTEL NEW ULM OUIK MART NEW ULM TRAVEL

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DMLC STUDENTS JOIN TCW'TEAMS by Jane Schlenuogt "Hi! My name is Jane and I'm from Grace Lutheran church. We're taking a survey in your neighborhood and we'd like to know if you have a church of your own that you attend" I introduced myself to a couple hundred people this way over mid-winter break as part of a TCW (Travel/Canvass/Witness) team sent to New Port Richey, Florida Our synod's Special Ministries board sent seventy students into the field to do canvassing work during the week of March 2-6, paying all travel expenses. Teams were sent from Doctor Martin Luther College. Northwestern College, and Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee to various states such as Montana, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Florida Other members of the team assigned to New Port Richey were Lisa Albrecht, Laura Klinske and Beth Raabe, who was generous enough to offer the services or her car and even dared to Jet the rest of us drive it. Pam Kamin also worked with us.

although she rode down in another car. We also worked with a group of seniors from Northwestern: John Beck, Kevin

Hanke, Dave Lau

and

Steve

Lockmann. We arrived in New Port Richey after about thirtytwo hours of driving. While there we worked under the direction of Pastor Gary Schult, who sent us out each day in unbearable(!) 80 degree temperatures to ring doorbells, ask questions, and share our faith with the public. Pastor Schult has about fifty souls under his care at Grace, and they hold services in a former office space, hoping to build when CEF lunds become available. The type of canvassing a TCW team does depends on the pastor

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in charge. Some request only a general survey while others combine the canvass with giving a witness to the community of

Front row from left to right! Janet Splegelberg, Deb Bartsch, Beth Worgull; Second row: Margaret Bartbels, Cheryl Loersch, Pam Kamin; Third row: Georgene Borth, Kim Joseph, Beth Raabe; Fourth row: Bonita Schlenker, Patti Holzueter, Jane Schlenvogt, Lisa Albrecht; Fifth row: Tracy Pochop, Janine Hildebrant, Leanne Lier, Laura Pankow; Sixth row: Wes Steinberg, Greg Boll, and Dean Tesch. photo by Al Dohm.

THE DMLt

MESSENGE VOL.71 NO. 6 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN

BAND PLAYS "MOSTLY LIGHT" by Laurie Miller Music filled the LMU gymnasium on Sunday, February 22 with the DMLC Symphonic Concert Band and Wmd Ensemble. The theme of the concert. "Mostly Light," was simply that as the music which echoed through the air was of the lighter side. The bands, under the direction of Professor Roger Hermanson, presented music for people of all tastes and ages. For the young-hearted Mickey Mouse lovers. "The Walt Disney Overture" was played. The March lovers had three selections "Grand March froin "Aida," "Stars and Stripes Forever," and

"Jazz March," a Brazilian percussron feature, played for them. For the lover of the more modern and exotic, Leland Forsblod's "Elektra" was performed Also. exerpts from "The King and I" by Rodgers and Hammerstein and ""Second American Folk Rhapsody" were presented as more traditional music. A variety of instrumentalists were featured throughout the concert. Frank Bencriscutto's "The President's Trio" featured trumpet players Lana Punke, David Koester, and Karen Kell. Senior oboist Cindy Roemhildt was featured in the classical piece entitled "Andante and Allegro." The selection entitled

"The Toy Trombone" featureo the Wind Ensemble's excellent trombone section composed of

Randy Kramer, Steve Grosinske, Jon Ziesemer, and Jim Neujahr. For the Dixieland lovers. the ··original Dixieland Concerto," featured DMLC's own Dixie Combo consisting of Cindy

Plath, Elaine Brown, Lana Punke, Randy Kramer, Laurel Beckmann, and Paul Danuser. The concert was the last performance of the Symphonic Concert Band of this school year and they finished the year in fine fashion. The Wind Ensemble will be performing again on May Night and the Jazz Band on May

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RECITAL GIVEN by Beth Lauersdorf On February 8, DMLC students and {acuity had the opportunity to attend a piano recital The performers were not students from here. nor faculty members. They were Amy and Beth Zabell of Watertown. Wisconsin. Amy is seventeen years old and Beth is fifteen. They are both students at Northwestern Preparatory School Their musical talents should be no surprise because their parents, Professor and Mrs. Franklin Zabell are also very musical. The parents are both involved in the music program at Northwestern

Amy and Beth presented a varied program featuring such composers as Beethoven. Chopin. and Bartok. The difficulty of the pieces demonstrated their many skills on the piano. Their first instruction came from their mother. For the past four and one-half years. however. they have studied at the Wtsconsin Conservatory of Music. These gifted girls have won top honors in state competitions and even gave a televised performance. Beth's plan$ for the future are uncertain Amy plans to enroll here at DMLC for next year, so we will see more of her.

your faith, which is what we did First impressions hold that this sounds very similar to the Jehovah's Witnesses or the Mormons, who do much doorto-door work. When most people see you at their door, they readily make this association and there-fore we have to smile a lot and use a very tactful approach. Although people do hesitate when they find out we·re from a church, they soon change their minds when they realize we have not come to convert, but simply to inform them of the location of our church and what we stand C

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for. Out of these nearly 350 homes I called on. 1had a total of only eight complete rejections. ( The flash of pearly whites just was not convincing enough for a few!) Our work each day went from about 10 a.m. until 12 noon and again from l :30 p.m. until 4:30. Following the opening questions about their church and attendance, we sometimes asked if they had children and if the children attended Sunday School. This question was part of our survey, but because most residents of Florida are pOst-retirement mi· grants, it was most often fairly obvious that any children were well past Sunday School years. The most interesting part of our survey was the three spiritual questions we asked: "'Do you believe there is a God?" ··oo you believe in life alter death?'" "Do you expect to go to heaven when you die?" and "Why?" To this last question we kept a record according to numbers: l. Faith in Jesus 2. Faith m God 3. Faith in self (good works) 4. Uncertain 5. Not going 6. Other ... We were certainly uplifted when we met fellow No 1•s of the community! Unfortunately. most were uncertain ol heaven or felt they would be going because they had not killed anyone, had raised a number of children, attended church every week, and

generally "had lived a good life." With these people and all others we shared our confidence in heaven according to the Bible, explaining briefly that God does ask that we live perfect lives. but because we are sinners. '"All have sinned and come short of the glory of God"' (heaven) (Romans 3:23) and "the wages of sin is death'" (Romans 6:23). ''but God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). We stressed the fact that heaven .is a free gift God has given us and therefore. the works which we do are done not in an effort to win heaven, but out of love for Jesus for what He has already done. We did our best to impress on people what a great comfort this is to know. The brochure we left with them contained information on Grace Lutheran church. a schedule of services, a map to find the church, and the church's main doctrines. If the people were unchurched we invited them to come and visit If they had many questions, we offered the services of the pastor, who would call on their home. The most frequent question we canvassers are asked when we return is. '"Did you get anyone to come to church?" It is really too soon to answer that question because usually the process is )t

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gradual. It may be weeks before someone decides to attend a service. And even if he does this does not mean he wants to join the church. We had to keep remembering. in order not to be· come discouraged. that we are only planting the seed From there it depends on the Holy Spirit to make that seed grow. Also, we are not interested in numbers. but pray for souls. Our week in Florida was not all

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EDITORIAL WHY I QUIT GOING TO SPORTS EVENTS by Down Fuerstenau l. The stadium is so large that I don't see many people I know. No one ever speaks to me or greets me at the gate. 2. Saturday is the onty day I have to sleep. 3. The seats are too hard 4.1 want to relax, but everyone else expects me to get into the spirit of the game. 5. The coach never comes to caJI on me; he doesn't even recognize me on the street. 6. The coach expects too much of the players. He should be able to do the job single-handedly. After all, that's what he's getting paid for. 7. I don't like the rules of the game. They are too strict and outmoded. I think the players should be permitted to make up their own rules as the game progresses. 8. They're always asking for money. IL costs me something every time I go. I think someone other than myself should pay for the stadium facilities, the salaries of the coaches, etc. 9. The band and the cheerleaders use new tunes and yells. I prefer the good old standbys. 10. There are some people in the stands who just come to be seen. They aren't sincere (like I am). I LI can listen to the game on radio without getting involved in person. 12.1 saw too many games as a child. lf you've seen one, you've seen 'em all!

H these statements have a familiar ring to them, it may be because you have heard them ( or used them!) as reasons for not going to church. lf they make you uncomfortable, don't be surprised. That's exactly what they are intended to do. The preceding was a pamphlet I came across written by Ken Frerking, Campus Pastor. For most of us here at Doctor Martin Luther College, religion and its study has been a big factor in our lives. We attended parochial grade school. were confirmed in the same Lutheran congregation our families had been members of for years. and likely went to a Lutheran high school. Our church attendance was taken as a malter of course. Church and religion became routine. a habit we followed throughout our early years. However, now we're here at college on our own. There's no family taking us with them to Sunday morning sen-ices or teacher taking church attendance on Monday mornings. We do have chapel twice a day, nine times a week, and attend religion class. With all this exposure to religion. we may tend to feel that the extra hour spent going to church on Sunday isn't really necessary We believe we've heard it all before and that we're not hurting anyone by skipping church. Even missing chapel once In awhile doesn't matter We may be able to find all sorts or reasons f,.. not going to church or chapel, but there is no excuse in God's eyt.,. Sickness may inhibit attendance. but otherwise we must live our faith. Our Christianity is shown by our beha,,ior and actions. Other people cannot see our hearts. but judge us by what we do and say. If they see us skipping church, they come to the conclusion that our faith isn't important and that we don't care. As Christian day school teachers, we will be constantly in the eyes of the congregation. We will be examples, and if we don' t live up to set standards, people may become offended. Now is the time to establish good church attendance. It's easy to put God aside for the moment and say we don't need Him. but as Christians we should want to hear and learn more of God's Word. Our sinful human natures don't always allow us to be as enthusiastic about God and His Word as we should be. Therefore, we must regularly attend church and chapel so that the Holy Spirit has a chance to work in our hearts and strengthen our faith.

FOOTSTEPS One night a man had a dream. He drean1ed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When .he last scene of his life flashed before him, be looked back at the footprints in the sand He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest limes in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life. there is only one set of footprints. I don'l understand why when I needed you most you would leave me. The Lord replied. "My son. my precious child. I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set or footprints, il was then that I carried you. Author unknown

by Greg Boll In this month's editorial, we turn our attention to the problem of drugs and drinking. Today's culture is saturated with drugs and alcohol. We take drugs for this ailment, and that ailment We have come to depend on these quick cures for our pains. In addition to the legal drugs, we are flooded with a host or illegal ones. For the most part, such illegal drugs are taken or smoked by people in an effort to" escape" ttie true reality of life. Alcohol is consumed in excess by m'any for the same reasons. An overuse or drugs and alcohol does to us INSIDE what strong acid would do if spilled on us on the OUTSIDE. It eats away - slowly, bot surely. Our own Wisconsin Synod is far from immune to the problems of drugs and drinking. The over-consumption of alcohol is a big problem at many of our area high schools and prep schools, and even at our pastor and teacher-training institutions. Why is this? Because we are all sinners. This does not excuse us, however. As Christians. we ought to know full welJ the consequences of careless sinning. The problem of drug abuse has increased alarmingly in the past ten years. People take all different types of drugs in order to have. all different kinds of "trips." In the November 1980 issue of Life, the problem of heroin was looked at Today, the use of heroin is twenty times what it was in 1970. Peer pressure plays a large role in the increases in drug use. The fear of being" on the outs" at school, the fear Qf missing out on the fun things in life - such fears cause people to turn to drugs. The Life article goes on to note that in 1979 in New York City alone. almost 500 people died because of heroin. Indeed, a tragedy. The most common of all drugs is marijuana. In the last couple years, the study of marijuana and its effects on the human body has increased A number of startling, sobering finds have been made. Evidence shows that "pot" causes definite damage to the brain. and increases the chances of birth defects in offspring. and, also. the chances of sterility. Pot particles are attracted to the brain and the reproductive organs because of the large amounts of fat contained in them. Here, the pot builds up slowly but very definitely. After a time, the pot smoker will suffer concentration difficulty. memory loss. boredom with life in general. The only way he can feel good is if he has more pot Consistent use can even lead to mental retardation. Such retardation can occur after smoking marijuana for only a rather a short time. To iJlustrate the real danger or the use of marijuana, we have the case of a building contractor who smoked pot on a daily basis, but used no other drugs, and drank infrequently. After a few years of smoking pot, he would look at a blueprint, walk over to his work· men, and forget what it•was he was supposed to tell them. Now, over two years later, he still has not regained the ability of shortterm memory. His doctor says it is doubtful that he ever will. Maji· Juana burns a person It damages the body, the brain. and

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EDITORIAL PROBLEMS OF SOCIE1Y the personality of the person who uses it. Much like people wbo are drunk from aJcohol, those who are "high" on marijuana experience sudden changes of mood, and behave abnormally. Behind the wheel of a car, they are AS dangerous, if not MORE dangerous. It has been most disconcerting to see efforts made in recent years to legalize marijuana. Those who push for such are ignoring the grim reality of pot, which has been confirmed by a host of studies. As Christians, we should indeed speak out and call for harsher penalties for those individuals caught with marijuana. More than anything, we would actually be doing Lhem a favor. However, we cannot hope that stricter laws will completely curb marijuana use. Some people have grown so completely dependent on it that they will do anything to get it. They must receive professional help. Drunkeness and alcohol abuse fit into much the same category as drug abuse. The abuse of alcohol is the single greatest problem among the younger generation today. To illustrate this fact. Time ~agazine took a nation-wide poll on school campuses. They found that 35", of the students polled had missed classes because of hangovers. 95't drank occasionally and 25':'I, got drunk almost every time they went out V·lhen asked why they got drunk. some said they did so to escape the pres-

sures of school work. or of life in general. Others said they did it in order to be with the "in" crowd. Still others said they did it for the heck of it - because it feels good. In America today, there are almost nine and a haJf million alcoholics. Another eighteen million are "problem drinkers." Indeed, the problem of alcoholism is a big one! Orunkeness is responsible for a large portion of the traffic fatalities each year. It is also to blame for many drownings, pedestrian accidents, fires, poisonings. and the like. Worse than this is what alcohol does to the family life of people involved. It causes husbands and wives to separate. it ruins reputations. and it often teaches children to go the same sad route. The worst danger of all is the danger which alcohol poses for the soul. Someone who has becornea habitual drinker will often harden his heart to his sin, and will seek God's forgiveness less and less. Frequently, he turns his back on the Word and Sacraments altogether. God's warning to us on the abuse of drugs and alcohol 1s clear Both harm the body. which is the temple of the Holy Ghost. Worse than bodily ham1 is the harm these evils perpetuatt' un our souls and our eternal sal• vation. In I CminthiansG:9 and IO, we are warned:" Be not deceived· neither fornicators. nm idolater:,. ( continued on p. 3)

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March 1981 ( continued from p. I) work, however. The congregation sponsored a day for us at Disney World. Although we spent only about 1½ hours at the beach under the sun, no one was seriously disappointed, understanding our real mission being to let our light shine, rather than soak up rays! Another team in Florida which we saw a lot of worked at Pastor Schult's second congregation in Zephyrhills. This team consisted of De b Bartsch, Margaret Barthe ls, Cheryl Loers ch and Be th Wo rgull, all juniors. An ambitious gang of NWC men joined them, consisting of Mark

He nrich, Jeff Limpert, Dave Sellnow and Joel ThomforcL These teams, too, worked with senior citizens for the most part. Most residents of Zephyr hills stay only for the winter, and put the population up to 50,000. but when summer rolls around they travel north to visit their families and the booming metropolis becomes a ghost town. dropping to only 7,000 inhabitants. Because th~ residents are temporary. they live in trailer houses, so the canvassing and witnessing was done in trailer courts. Working under Pastor Schull. this team used the same procedure described previously. A team of four from DMLC worked in Orlando, Florida under Rev. Marvin Radtke and Rev. John Covach. Pastor Covach is in charge of the congregation in MaiUand, Florida and Pastor Radtke 1s head of missions in the South Atlantic District. Joel

introduce you to some very dif· ferent lilestyles. MJles City. Montana, was also the scene of canvassing work done by Georgene Borth and Khn Jo8eph, sophomores, and Wes Steinberg and Dean Tesch, fr eshmen. There is presently no church in Miles City so this team also did exploratory canvassing to find out if there would be sufficient interest in the area to start a church. The nearest church is in Terri, Trinity Ev. Lutheran, of which Rev. Gerald Blobaum is the pastor. These students basically did only surveying, but also were p repared to witness to t heir faith, should anyone ask them questions. Their first question to the

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person who answered the door was whether they had an affiliation with a religion. If so, that was all the information they requested. Where t here was none, they asked whether the person would be interested in hearing about their church. The Montana team has some interesting incidents to report Ask them to share what they learned from one man about the occult! The people of Pierre and Huron, South Dakota, were left with the Good News to ponder after a team of eight girls knocked on doors in the area. DMLC juniors Julie Hildebrant,

Janine Hildebrant, Corless Lemke, Tracy Pochop, and Janet Spiegelberg worked with

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and they went throughou t their assigned subdivisions finding out who had a church and who didn't. This was mostly a survey but they were prepared to wit• ness i[ the opportunity should have arisen. The survey was part of exploratory work being done in Orlando. Their territory was a little overwhelming: huge mansions with pools and many acres or lawn. Without menti,,ning names. one person says she went up and knocked on a door and waited for an answer before she realized it was the door to the pool. Someone else approached a house and started asked questions of the man in the yard The man answered, "I don't know, I'm the gardener." Canvassing can

Pierre. Rev. Donald Krause directed the canvassing these girls did. He instructed them to survey their territory for unchurched in hopes or finding prospective new members for his church of seventy communicants. Redeemer Lutheran. Three days of the week were spent in Pierre. Faith Lutheran church m Huron has approximately [orty communicant members and is hoping to see some new faces in their congregation after canvass• ing efforts. TI1ree days were also spent in Huron, witnessing abo being included in the program here. Laura and Corless met a real challenge at one underground house with a vicious dog. The lady next door had told them

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nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God" This is indeed a sharp and precise warning to us. Another passage in Scripture which emphasizes this point is Luke 21:34. in which Christ urges us to 'Take heed to yourselves. lest al any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkeness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares." Finally, let us take heed of the words of Romans 13:13. which tell us to "walk honestly. as in the day; not in rioting and drunkeness, not in chambering and wantonness,

not in strife and envying." See also Galatians 5:21 and Proverbs 23:20-21. The Bible is clear on the matter of drugs and drinking. May we always be mindful of God's command to us on this subject. praying that He will indeed give us the strength to resist and avoid such evils. To that end let us dedicate ourselves anew to Christian living!

"a real weirdo" lived there and not to bother wit h him. On a second try they gathered enough courage to approach. The dog turned out to be a little pup and the young man who answered the door had been raised Wisconsin Synod Lutheran and was interested in t he church!

The most common term used to describe canvassing is that it is a real "experience." Sometimes people find it hard to describe everything they've been through and t heir feelings after a week of sharing their faith. But all agree that they have definitely grown and learned something. Following are some comments I heard as I talked with most of the canvassers: "Canvassing is a real faithstr engthener. I feel closer to Goel and know that He gives you the words to say." "There were very few rude people. They're understanding because we're not forcing them to do anything." "I'm aware of what I believe to explain it better. You learn what others believe. You learn how missions are run and problems in mission work. I appreciate what missionaries go through. on a much smaller scale." "When you are teaching and telling your children to spread the Gospel, and they ask if you·ve ever done it you can say you have. It strengthens your faith." 'Tm able to talk about it (my faith) easier. You realize how many people need it ( the Gospel)."

··1rs sl"lmething you can u~e your whole life. teaching or not." "It makes you realize how many pastors and teachers are needed."

"I got to know the people I wen t with real well.'' 'It's one way to get involved in spreading God's Wor d." 'Every emotion possible was felt." "Everyone. if possible. should have this expenence"

"It was great. Everyone should do it." Other impressions of canvassing were that it seemed to pull the congregations together even more in support of these students they had working for them.

One person said she realized how important it is to stress Jesus and what He has done for us so that when people are asked why they feel they will go to heaven, they will not be uncertain. or feel they must be "good enough" but can answer confidently that Jesus is their Savior. The people who met many elderly expressed the concern that. often when these people were asked if they expected to go to heaven when they died, the reply was that they had not thought about it. It seems hard to Imagine being probably very near death and not concerning yourself about what comes next. A lesson can be learned from these people, however, and that is having grey hair does not necessarily mean death is near. No one knows when God will call him to Himself, so the comfort of the Gospel and God's pro mise of heaven is meant for all people. One person said her experiences with the older people and their var ious comments about their earlier religious life made her realize more fully the importance of bringing children to know their Savior and giving them a firm foundation because it will stay with them and they'll remember what they learned when they're older. Many elderly made comments about " When they were childr en . . :· The question has been raised oft en as to whether or not it is necessary to witness to those who are churched. or even witness al all. Wouldn't it save time to stick to just the survey? You've already read all the procomments to witnessing. Some or the people who did only surveying all week said they felt like they really missed out on something. not having the oppor tunity lO witness. They said they felt the survey itself was certainly wor thwhile, but much more confidence is built up to share your faith when it 1s done at every door and you have a clearer idea of what you want to say in your head. When an occas1onal chance comes to witness it's hard to pull all your thoughts together to know what to say. As far as witnessing being considered "sheep-stealing." I feel it is simply a great way to let others know of your faith and bring them to an understanding of what our Lutheran church stands for. Even if we never do see actual results of our work our time was

cert ainly well spent. Witnessing to others always accomplishes one thing, the strengthening of faith. The more you share your faith, the more it grows. One other thing - I had so many people say how lucky I was for being selected to go to Florida I know that, although it was great to see part of Flor ida and enjoy the comfortable weather, it would not have mattered where on the globe we were, it was the beautiful people we worked with which made this canvassing experience the most memorable event of my life. If you are still asking yourself if canvassing would be a good experience for you, all I can say is GO FOR IT. YOU Will NEVER REGRET IT. If you cannot be part of a TCW team for any reason, I Peter 3:15 still is fitting for us all wherever we are and whatever we do: "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

CHORAL VESPERS SERVICE HELD by Connie Schick "Lift High t he Cross." was the theme of this year's Choral Vespers. held on Wednesday. February 25. An organ prelude opened t he service at 6:30 p.m

Lynn Knittel, Paula Heyer, Judy Renner, Deb Te tzlaff, Beth Worgull, and Donna Lange each played an organ piece during the pr elude. At i:00 the three participating choirs proceeded into the chapel singing. "Lift High the Cross." The Treble Choirs. directed by Mrs. Joyce Schubkegel, sang three numbers throughout the service. The Chapel Choir. directed by

Professor Ronald Shilling, sang t\.vo numbers. The third choir that participated was the College Chorale. directed by Professor Fred Bartel, which sang two numbers also. Several men from the senior class gave readings from the Bible. John Ray, Mark Schulz,

Michael Wilde. Rendell Koeppel. Joel Berger, and Steven Toth each gave their reading and a choir song followed each reading. The Brass Choir was also involved 'in Choral Vespers. They accompanied the processional and also the hymn. "Jesus. Priceless Treasur e." Dean Zarling had a sermonette entitled "Lift High the Cross." After the benediction was given the assembly sang the [irst stanza of "Abide With Me." The lights were then plit out and the choirs sang the final stanza of the hymn while the cross was illuminated in the front of the chapel. The postlude was the piece "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," done by Professor Wayne Wagner and the handbell choir. which he directs The final piece was done on the organ by Senior

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STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS by Janet F. Kindt Too often only athletic achievements are recognized on campus. However. there are many :.tudents whose academic achievements deserve recognition also. In fact twenty-three scholarships were awarded to DMLC students for the 1980-1981 school year from the Aid Association for Lutherans. synodical. and individual contributions. Seniors receiving scholarships from Aid Association for Lutherans are: Jill Douglas, Margaret Enderle, Steve Grosinske, Cynthia Roem• hildt, and Susan Wendorf. Juniors presented with AAL scholarships are: Donna Lange, Shirleen Maertz, PegJ(V Ogg, Rita Putz, and Kevin Yahn. Sophomores 1sranted AAL scholarships are: J_u lie Ulrich. and Dawn Kim Joseph. Rosenau. Freshman just recently awarded scholarships from the WELS Scholarship Fund are: Janice Kant, Lynn Kitzerow, Connie Richter, Kurt Rosenbaum, and Brian Williams. Special scholarships include the Voecks Scholarship which is given to an individual who displays the quality of leadership and is active in many facets of

college life. Ttus year's recipient is junior Julie Kalbus. The Precht Scholarship was awarded to Judy Luehring and Janet Kindl This scholarship is granted on the basis of academic standing and financial need and will be available to one freshman each year. According to Professor John Oldfield. this year more money was available for scholarships than at any other time during his eleven years as financial aids officer. Funds almost doubled since last year due to the great amount of money received from Christian day school children and mission offerings. These offerings ranged from $30 to $i50 contributed from one school. Also received was a substantial gift of $1000 from an individual whose company matched that amount 2 to I for a total contribution of S3000. Many contribution'); are received from church choirs and ladies· aide groups. as well as individuals. over and above that from the synod. Without these scholarship programs. many students might be unable to attend DMLC. and the students are very thankful to receive such financial assistance from the synodical congregations.

COMMUNICATING THROUGH LOVE by Nancy Kluball Throughout our daily living, we experience many emotions and thoughts. Whether they be emotions and thoughts of happiness and contentment or sadness and loneliness, the need to share them with others is important to all of us. We can agree with David, the psalmist, when he says. "I sought the Lord. and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears" (Psalm 34:4). We know that we as Christians can always share our emotions and thoughts with our Lord, whether they be happy or sad. Our Lord will always listen. no matter where we are or what time it is. This is our joy. There ,s also another joy that Christians can participate in, and that is the communication we share with other human beings here at school. No matter what the emotions or thoughts are that are being expressed, the major emphasis is that they are being shared with others. The way we communicate with others reflects the kind of person we are, or want to be. The greatest lesson we could ever learn about communicating with our fellow human beings can be learned from Jesus Christ. The lesson is one of love and Jesus showed it in many different ways. In John 13:34, Jesus said. "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Here Jesus was passing love on to His disciples by-shar-. ing His own with them. Even while Jesus was suffering on the

cross. His words showed His love: "When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby. he said to his mother. 'Dear woman, here is your son,' and to the disciple. 'Here is your mother,' ·· (John 19:26-27). Jesus is a perfect example for us of loving communication. His words of comfort and love always reflected the kind ol person He was. With every word He spoke, His love prevailed. Thls is a good lesson for Christians. How many times do we find it hard to do all our speaking out of love for one another? We are sinful human beings, yet our faith in our Lord calls us to do what Scripture says, "Let your light so shine before men. that they may see your good works and glorifyyour father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16). Communication for Christians can be a great joy. Sharing love with other human beings by expressing our emotions and thoughts through words of love will reflect the people we are, and will at the same time show our love for our Heavenly Father. Christians can with joyous hearts always remember the blessings of loving communication through our fellow Christian human beings here at school. Our love for our Lord shows itself through our words of love to one another. Communication is a great gift and an even greater gift that will reap many benefits when it is planted with joy and love.

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I . 1 ne past 20 years have produced more dramatic .:hanges in personal lifestyles than at any other comparable time in history, and the rules for living in 1980 are certainly a far cry from those that applied at the turn of the century. The changing standard applies t.o all phases of our societr., even to those who teach our children. And while we still demand better behavior from our teachers than we demand of our neighbors or ourselves, the rules have relaxed considerably from those set down in the Buckeye Farm News for teachers in 1915.

I • You will not marry during the term of your contract. • You are not to keep company with men. • You must be home between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless attending school functions. • You may not loiter downtown in any of the ice cream stores. • You may not travel beyond the city limits unless you have the permission of of the chairman of the board.

• You may not ride in a carriage or automobile with any man unless he is your father or brother. • You may not smoke cigarettes. • You may not dress in bright colors. • You must wear at least two petticoats. • Your dresses must not be any shorter than two inches above the ankle. • To keep the school neat and clean. you must; sweep the floor at least once i:iaily; scrub the floor at least once a week with hot, soapy water; clean the blackboards at least once a day; and start the fire at 7 a~m. so the room

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Directories Help Students Find Work Whether you're looking for an internship position to enhance your education and experience or a summer job to increase your bank account, help is now here in the form of two new directories - 198/ Internships and /.981 Summer Employment Directory of the U.S. (Writer's Digest Books). Each of these books lists thousands of job opportunities for students and gives complete information on how to get those jobs. 1981 Internships lists more than 15,000 short-term positions which enable students to get onthe-job experience - a valuable addition to any resume - while tring out a career on a temporary basis. These internship positions are located throughout the United States and cover a wide range of careers, including those in business and industry, communications, the arts. government, law, political organizations, social service groups, museums, libraries, and more. Each listing in 1981 lnternships is up-to-date and packed with information that will help in lhe selection of the right internship, including: duties of the position; training offered; qualifications;

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NEW ULM HISTORY

SITES OF THE SIOUX UPRISING by Greg Bolf Last month we focused on the mainstream history of the Second Battle of New Ulm. This month we'll look at some of the specific sites in New Ulm which played a role in the Sioux Up· rising. No doubt, many of you have seen the historical plaques on various buildings in the downtown area These plaques mark the locdtions or various buildings past and present which are noteworthy in the history or New Ulm. First and foremost or these sites is that of the old DACOTAH HOUSE Hotel. Today the New Ulm Citizens Bank stands on this location. Almost any visitor to New Ulm in the late 19th Century would make it a point to stop here. The hotel w;,.s a meeting house and even, in a sense, a sort of " gateway" to the community. Such famed Civil War generals as William Tecumseh Sherman. Philip Sheridan, and Franz Sigel, made stops her e. Years later. the golden-tongued orator and politically ambitious William Jennings Bryan also paid a visit. Up to 1907, every Minnesota Governor, save one, had been a guest here. The Dacotah House was built in 1859 by Adolph Seiter and his wife Mary. Their hospitality and good home-cooked meals earned the hotel a reputation far and wide. In the 1862 Uprising. the upstairs was packed with refugees, wrth the main floor serving as a hospital. One farm boy who had been in the hotel recalled years later that the Dacotah House got so packed that " the women had to go downstairs, discard their hoop skirts, and pile them in the back yard.'' Several weeks later, troops guarding the town used the hotel as their headquarters. Until 1948, the Dacotah House was owned and run by the same family It was enlarged. remodeled. and modernized over the years. In 1972. with its immediate purpose being exhausted the hotel was demolished to make way for the new bank. The push for progress and the new was perhaps a bit blind in not recognizing the value this old building might have had as an historic site and museum. The site of the Haus Messerschmidt also played a role in the battles. The original building here ( the FRANK ERD BUILDING), built in 1860, was a rather substantial structure, which provided refuge for women and children during the Uprising. On the r oof of the building, the settlers mounted a telescope to keep an eye on the surrounding countryside.for Indian activity. In the heat of the Indian onslaught, the women and children huddled in the basement with a keg of gunpowder, which was ready to be lit should the Sioux capture the downtown area The front part of the foundation and the side walls are still there today. If you have the chance sometime when you go downstairs at Messerschmidts, make a left instead of a right in the eating area and you'll see a liWe plaque marking the lo,.ation. On the site of Green's Clothiers and New Ulm Drug once stood the FREDERICK BEHNKE BUILD-

ING. The original structure was erected in 1858, and was built with mortise and tenon joints because of a scarcity of nails. The upper floor served as living quarters for Behnke. On the main floor, his son Henry and a friend ran a store. There was also a surveyor's offi~e in the building. Henry Behnke was instrumental in the attack by the Sioux on New Ulm, hurrying to Traverse des Sioux, after narrowly escaping ambush, and warning Charles Flandr au of the danger. During the ensuing battle, Flandrau used the Behnke Building as his headquarters. The building was moved to the back of the lot in 1906, and, finally, was removed entirely. Another site of note is that of the AUGUST KIESLING BlACKSMITH SHOP, which stood on the site of the present City Meat Market. The little log building served both as Kiesling's plan; of business, and as a residence for himself and his family. The last crucial engagement of the Second Battle of New Ulm occurred on this site August 23, 1862. The Sioux had control of the building for most or the day. finally, in a daring move, Flandrau and about sixty men charged out from the defense barricade towards the shop. The Indians wer e driven out, and t he shop. together with the other buildings outside the barricade. was burned to prevent any further pr otected advances by the Sioux. Four Whites lost their lives in the charge, and 17 more were wounded. Most regard this lasl charge as the "turning point" in the Second Battle. At 220 north Minnesota Street is a little building which presently houses the office of the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce. This house is the FREDERICK KJESLING HOME. Kiesling built the little home for S125 in 186 l. During the Uprising. the house was packed with hay. ready to be burned to aid the defenders if the Indians got too close. The Kiesling house continued as a private residence until 1970, when it was restored for use by the Chamber of Commerce. Another familiar building is the old GRAND HOlEL. The first structure on this site was the Minnesota House, built in 1856 and destroyed in 1860. After its destruction, the owner. Philip Gross, built the Union Hotel - a two and a half story frame building. The upper floor was the scene or numerous social event s of the day such as theatricals and dances. During the Uprising. the hotel was used as a hospital. The bodies of those who died from wounds and disease were buried under Minnesota Street Fire destroyed the Union Hotel in 1875. The same owner built a third hotel. the one which stands yet today. At 227 Minnesota Street is the former site of the HENRY SCHALK BUILDING. The frame structure which once stood here was built in 1858 by Schalk During the battles, it served as one of the corners of the barricade surrounding the main area of the town. At the time. there

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all tha t remains of the old Waraju Distillery, which was occupied and later burned by the Indians. photo by Al Dohm. they moved west. they found dead settlers and wounded children. Two of the men returned to New Ulm by wagon with the wounded. Not finding their relatives ( who, unknown to them at this time, had already made it to the barricaded area of New Ulm). they headed back for New Ulm. Part of the expedition got back about 3:00 P.M.. during the first attack. While coming down the, hill where Loretto Hospital js today, they were ambushed by the Sioux Five were killed. A hall hour later, the others returned and were likewise surprised. Six more were slain. The few remaining sped for the main part of the town, both shocked and angry. So ended the Leavenworth Expedition indeed, a tragic mission. While there are still other places in town that have a story

to tell regarding the Sioux Uprising. these ten sites are the main ones. If you get the chance. stop and read those plaques you see around town. After all. they·re there for your benefit! This segment closes my dealings with the Siou.x Uprising and the Battles or New Ulm. To be sure. the history of the Uprising offers interesting mater ial for reading and research. When doing such reading and r esearch, remember that there are always two sides to the story. Don't just look at it from the White man's viewpoint. Try and step int o the shoes of the Indians as well. Stop and think whether you wouldn't have reacted in a similar fashion if all your land was taken from you! Next issue. we'll move up the time line a few years to "new horizons."

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AGATHA'S TRUNK The follow,ng story was wntten b_v a DMLC student. Because this story wifl be entered in a wnting contest where anonymity is required. the author will be revealed in u future tssue. Agatha cautiously made her way up the attic stairs. favoring one leg. The narrow steps creaked as tree brand1es do when they sway in the wind, and she put out one small hand to grasp the smooth wooden railing. Though not frail, she was a petite woman. Wisps of hair as white as a lamb's wool were gathered into a knot at the nape of her neck, and warm brown eyes softened the wrinkles around them. Aside from a slight limp. Agatha felt she was quite spry for a woman of seventy-six. Seventy-six years. eight months. and fourteen days. to be precise. Agatha didn't know what made her count the days so methodically. as if they mattered at all at her age. Ever since a few days after her fortieth birthday. when she had overheard someone refer to her as "middle-aged," she had mentally ticked off the weeks and months and years. It was an involuntary preoccupation, the wayyou subconsciously tighten your stomach muscles when you pass a stranger on the street, or tuck a few stray wisps of hair into place before you answer the telephone. As she rounded the corner at the top or the stairs, Agatha spied the battered.black steamer trunk pushed far back under the eaves. A dingy patchwork auilt was partially draped over it. She limped across the creaking floor• boards and eased herself onto a low stool in front ol the trunk. Shivering in anticipation, Agatha leaned forward and opened the trunk. Inside were several neatly stacked boxes. She glanced over these and selected a yellowed bundle of papers tied with a faded blue ribbon. Sbe fondled the blue satin for a moment, then loosened the careful bow with trembling fingers and unfolded the first fragile paper. The years fell away as easily as the old quilt had slipped to the floor when the trunk was opened. Agatha remembered how she had met the man who had written the letters. She was a demure maiden with long blonde braids and a pinafore; he was a tall young man with twinkling blue eyes. He approached her one Sunday morning after church, when the air was fresh with the fragrance of lilacs and apple blossoms. "Hello. William Moore. I've seen you from across the fields; I think we must be neigh· bors." " Oh, yes, Mr. Moore. You must be the one who just bought the old Harley place. We'd heard somebody had. I'm Agatha Wmslow. We live on the farm next to yours." William flashed a wide grin at her. "WelJ, it's not mine, exactly." He was obviously pleased by her assumption. "I moved here with my folks." Agatha was immediately attracted by this boy's frankness. She judged him to be about

seventeen. He was tall and broad-shouldered as any man, but his face, framed by thick brown hair, was still boyish and carefree. Set beneath dark brows were two of the most piercing blue eyes she had ever seen. They seemed to shine from within. offsetting the deeply tanned lace. "Agatha! Hurry. dear, thereare chores to be done at homer· Her mother's shrill voice jerked Agatha back to her senses. She started guiltily. knowing what her mother would have to say about girls who talked to strange men. "Coming. Ma," she answered "I really must be going, Mr. Moore:· "Morning. Miss Winslow." William Moore nodded politely and turned to join his family. The romance between Agatha and William proceeded slowly.

lucky man I am." The chime of the clock down· stairs reminded Agatha that her time was up. She brushed away a tear with one knuckle and rebundled the letters, then tenderly replaced them and closed the lid of the trunk. She picked up her old age along with the tattered quilt which she smoothed over the top of the trunk. and descended the stairs. Agatha did not wish to live in the past. She enjoyed her present life with her children and grandchildren. which was almost as full and rich as her youth had been. Only the absence of WilJiam made her long for the pasL So for one hour each afternoon, she allowed herself the nostalgic luxury of her trunk. No one knew that each afternoon. exactly at two o· clock. Agatha climbed the stairs to the attic and stayed until the grand-

can't fix things, no matter how badly we wish we could" Standing there, with Sandra's blonde head cuddled close to her, Agatha knew that nothing she could say would ease the sorrow Sandra fell for the sparrow. The scene evoked a memory from her own childhood. One of the plow horses had stumbled in the field and broken its leg. She watched in horror as her father solemnly removed his seldomused shotgun from lhe pegs on the wall. With shocking clarity she was suddenly aware of what was about to happen, and she wrapped her thin arms around her father's firm waist "No, Daddy," she begged, "not Troy. "Don't shoot Troy!" Her father's face sagged. "I have to do it, Aggie. Troy's hurt. He's not going to get better, and he·s in a lot of pain_ Ifs better for him this way. We'll get another

"Agatha remembered how she had met the man who had written the letters."

like a rosebud that blooms petal by petal. It began with a casual conversation on a spring morning and gradually deepened into Love. William, though shy at times, possessed a certain charm. Agatha noticed that he could coax a smile from even the sourest old ladies of the town. "Good morning, Mrs. Singer," Ile would say. "What a pretty bonnet you 're wearing this morning." Or, "I believe you have the most beautiful garden in town, Mrs. Balcer. I can smell your roses halfway down the block." The ladies would beam toothless smiles at him and murmur among themselves about "that nice Moore boy." Now, in the attic, Agatha held the first letter dose to her heart and closed her eyes. She knew it for memory. "My dear Miss Agatha," it began. V Jtiam had always called her Miss Agatha, even after forty-seven years of marriage. Familiarity never dulled his adoration. Whenever she caught him gazing at her with tender blue eyes, she would silently question him with her expression. He would shrug and squeeze her band, and reply, "I can't believe what an incredibly

father dock in the living room bellowed out three warnings that called her back to reality. No one even knew that she had faithfully saved every line William had ever written to her, from the precious love letters of their courtship to the funny little notes he had left her daily after they were married People nowadays didn't understand such sentimentality. Only once had Agatha ever invited anyone up to the attic with her, and that had been her granddaughter Sandra. Agatha felt akin to Sandra. In the girl's long blond hair and delicate features, she could see a contemporary version of herself as a young girl, though Sandra was not as naive as Agatha had been. Agatha remP.n1bered grimy little hanrt,; cupping a tiny sparrow and a tear-stained face appealing to her. "Please, Granny, do some• thing," Sandra had pleaded. "The little birdie fell out of the tree. Foe him, Granny, please." Agatha had gently taken the sparrow from Sandra's hands and laid it on the porch step. Then she enfolded the little girl in her embrace and tried to explain. "Sweetheart, sometimes we

horse." " But it won'l be Troy!" Agatha's tears were flowing freely now. "Oh, please, Daddy, don't shoot him. I'll take care of him. I'll make him better!" "Daddy can't do anything, Agatha. No one can help Troy now. With these words, Agatha's mother pried her loose from her father and stroked her hair tenderly. " Go ahead, John." She nodded to her husband. "I'll keep her inside." Agatha nestled against her mother's warm body and was vaguely aware of the soothing lullaby crooned into her ear. Her body tensed as she awaited the angry crack of the rifle. Her eyes darted up as the front door opened. Her father stood in the doorway, looking strangely insignificant in the blackness beyond him. Every eye in the room fixed its gaze on him. "Did you do it, John?" Agatha's mother asked anxiously. His body seemed to shrink. " I couldn't pull the trigger. That horse has worked faithfully for me for so many years . . . ." He swallowed the suggestion of tears in bis voice and nodded to

Agatha's older brother, who had been leaning against the fireplace. "Walter, ride to the neighbor's. See if Ed Hendricks will come out and help us." Even today, almost seventy years later, Agatha could clearly picture her father's downcast face: its almost gray tinge in the dim light and the silent tears that answered the report of the shotgun from the barn. Every time she saw a buck strapped to the roof of someone's car, she shuddered. She could never understand how anyone could shoot those beautiful, graceful animals with their trusting eyes. The day that Agatha and Sandra had stood ann in arm on the sun-baked porch and watched as the sparrow fluttered bis wings futilely against the step, Agatha had decided that she and Sandra were alike. They shared a sympathy for anything vulnerable. As soon as Sandra was old enough to understand, she would take her to the attic and reveal her secrets. That day had come when Sandra was an awkward thirteenyear-old The glasses that always slid to the edge of her sweaty nose and the long hair carelessly pulled back with a rubber band could not totally mask the beauty that AgaU1a knew would be evident someday. One afternoon, when Sandra stopped to visit her grandmother, Agatha met her on the front porch. "Sandra. could you come up to the attic with me'.' I have something to show you." Agatha tried not to let her voice betray the anticipation she felt. She had imagined this moment so many times. Sandra would sit cross-legged on the floor, as entranced as a hypnotist's subject; Agatha would reveal each item triumphantly, just as a magician pulls rabbits out of a hal. Afterwards, they would walk downstairs arm in arm and share a simple supper. It would be a perfect day, one that they would both remember for the rest of their lives. ''Aren't you coming in, dear'?" Agatha anxiously scanned her granddaughter's face. Reluctantly, Sandra nudged the kickstand on her bike and let il rest on the sidewald below the porch. "OK. Granny, sure." She turned t o the group of friends that waited on the main sidewalk, impatiently kicking the curb with their toes or swinging wooden bats. "Why don't you guys go ahead," Sandra said, "I'll be there when I can." She tossed a softball toward the group with a quick underhand motion and mounted the porch steps. Sandra took them two at a time, her blonde ponytail swinging over her shoulder. Agatha waited (or the expected peck on her cheek, but Sandra just brushed past her and strolled through the house to the kitchen. She stopped long enough to snatch a chocolate chip cookie from the jar on the spotless counter, then strode across the gleaming linoleum to the steps which led to the second floor. Her hand resting on the banister, she turned to face Agatha "In the

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March· 1981 (continued from p. 6) attic, right?" she queried Agatha suddenly realized that she had stopped in the kitchen doorway, dazed Now she gave a quick nod of her head to clear it of disbelief. "Yes, that's right We can go up now." In Agatha's mental version of the scene, they had never gone to the attic imtna:!:ately. They had stayed in the kitchen a rew minutes while Agatha boiled water for tea and set out her sterling silver spoons and thin china cups. And Sandra had never been dressed in patched jeans and a T-shirt in the drearp. She had always been wearing a filmy white dress with delicate lace collar and cuffs . . . . Agatha smiled inwardly. There was her foolish, romantic imagination running away with her again. She followed Sandra up the stairs. The air in the attic felt cool and dry. Agatha walked over to the trunk and lifted the lid, indicating that Sandra should sit on the floor. The old woman felt that same delicious thrill she always experienced when she viewed her past all open before her. Today the feeling was even more intense, because at last she had someone with whom she could share it. Before Agatha could settled on her stool, Sandra fell to her knees in front of the trunk and plunged eager hands into its treasures. Agatha stared in horror as boxes went Dying over the. attic floor, their contents dumped out unconcernedly. .. Hey, neau·· Sandra cried. On her head perched a large hat, its satin ribbons flowing like a rain bow stream down her back. She paraded for a moment before the heavy mirror which rested against the wall then tossed the hat away and grabbed a photograph album from the trunk. "What's this'?" "That contains pictures of your father and his brothers when they were boys. Here, rll tell you about them:· Agatha offered. ··No, that's OK. I've got to go, anyway: the kids'II be waiting. Hey, who's that in the funny dress?" Sandra snatched the small, gilt-framed photograph out of Agatha's lap. "That's my wedding photograph," Agatha answered, a little indignantly. "That was a beautiful gown in those days." She could still lee.I U,e soft, white fabric against her skin, the bodice clinging tightly and the skirt falling around her in graceful folds. Her mother had sewn the wbole dress by hand, enclosing love with every stitch. A slow flush crept toward Sandra's hairline as she realized her blunder. She stuttered in embarrassment, "Oh, Granny, sorry." After giving Agatha an uneasy hug, she turned toward the stairs. "I have to go now." As Sandra's retreating footsteps and the slam of the front door echoed from downstairs, Agatha gazed around her. The attic looked like the streets or New York after a ticker tape parade. Boxes and tissue paper littered the normally spotless floor. Agatha picked up the wedding photograph and tenderly wiped oft the thin film of

dust with the edge of her palm. She returned it to the trunk and proceeded to replace the rest of her things, feeling like a child whose sand castle has just been destroyed by unintentionally cruel feel Even now, over eight years later, Agatha marked that afternoon as the turning point in her relationship with Sandra Before, they had whispered conspiritorially as they baked cookies together on a rainy afternoon; afterwards, they found it difficult to share secrets with each other. Their closeness bad been like a beautiful crystal goblet which, once broken, can never be perfectly restored, no matter how carefully you try to glue it together. Unattractive chips marred the crystal of their love [or each other. That evening as Agatha rocked on the porch, she gazed pensively at the sun lying low in the

the sun go down:· "Where does it go?" He had di.c;mounted his tricycle and was climbing the steps toward her. "It goes to light up the other side of the world. People who live there will soon be waking up for a new day, and then tomorrow morning when we wake up, they'll be getting ready for bed." Timmy was standing in front of Agatha now, his little hands resting on her knees. His brown eyes were solemn with a childish wisdom as he stated, "Everyone should wake up and go to sleep at the same time. Then they would agree on things." Tears welled up in Agatha's eyes as she pondered the truth of TIITlllly·s statement Children today were no longer sheltered from the world; Tunrny had lost his strong, young father in a boating accident only a few months before. Even at four and a half years, Timmy wouJd be

out a quick staccato on the sidewalk as she hurried toward the porch Her mouth formed an apologetic smile as she turned to Agatha " I really am very sorry, Mrs. Moore. Tunrny knows you like your privacy. He shouldn't have come." Before Agatha could deny that TtmIDy had disturbed. her, the young woman's attention was focused on the boy again. "Come now, Tllllmy. Let's go hqme." Halfway down the steps, with TIIDmy'shandin hers,hismother turned around once more to face As?atha "Don't worry, Mrs. Moore. l won't let it happen again.'' Agatha watched the pair hurry down the walk and saw Timmy climb back onto his tricycle. "Good-bye, Timmy," she whispered, "And thank you!" As she lay in bed that night, Agatha thought of Sandra, as she often did lately. A recent college

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west and the pink cotton candy clouds surrounding it. Her thoughts were interrupted by a prickly sensation at the back of her neck. She jerked ber white head around and noticed that the little neighbor boy, Timmy, had paused in front of her with his bright red tricycle. Agatha had chatted with Tlffimy·s mother several times, but they were only casual discussions of the weather and weekly specials at the grocery store. Agatha would have preferred more stimulating dialogue, but for some reason her neighbors treated her like Heidi's grandfather in the Swiss Alps. She was aware that parents warned their children not to trample her roses or let their balls roll into her yard. No one was to bother old Mrs. Moore. Agatha craved companionship, yet out of supposed consideration for her, people avoided her. Little Timmy, it seemed, was about to become the exception. "What are you looking at, lady'!" Well, Timmy, I'm just watching

acquainted with ugly things such as war and crime and hate and death. If people couldn't even agree on day and night, how could they agree on less trivial matters·? Agatha drew Timmy's precious, dark head toward hers with both hands and gently kissed his smooth forehead. Wordlessly, as if he sensed her need, he clambered up to sit beside her in the spacious rocker. Both hearts, young and old, pounded out a counter-beat to the rhythm of the chair's motion. Timmy rested his small head against Agatha's weary shoulder, and the two rocked for a long time. Agatha had been dreading the day to come, but at last her course was clear. She knew what she would do. "Trrnothy! Tunothy James!" Timmy's young mother appeared at the end of Agatha's sidewalk and leaned forward to peer into the semi-darkness. "Turuny, is that you? Why are you bothering Mrs. Moore? You know you're not supposed to bother her.'' Her sandals tapped

graduate, the young woman was to be married the next day. Agatha had desperately wanted to attend college when she was young, but in those days, ambition in a female was frowned upon. For a woman to have a career outside the home was a reflection on her husband's inadequacies: obviously, he had failed to support his family properly, and the wife was forced to work. Still, Agatha had dreamed about going to college. She saw herself as a great chemist. the second Madame Curie, discovering cures to all kinds of dreaded diseases. The childhood dreams seemed foolish to Agatha now, but she knew that they were not out of the reach of today's young people. She fell asleep with a peaceful smile on her face. The following morning dawned bright and clear. Agatha raised the shade on her bedroom window and gazed with astonishment at the scene laid out before her. Sunbeams danced among the dewdrops on the petunias in her garden, and a platoon ol

birds joined in a spontaneous reveille of salute to the morning. After she had gotten dressed and fixed herself a cup of coffee, Agatha climbed the steps to the attic. This time she was not at her leisure; she was looking for something special She glanced over the items in the trunk and finally spied the small, oblong box tucked behind a photograph .album. She carried the box over the window and opened it Fine pearls gleamed against the blue velvet She heJd the string up so that the light showed off the lustre of each pearl She held them against her wrinkled cheek, and once again her mind traveled back over the years. She thought of her own wedding day, and remembered how her grandmother had given the pearls to her. She knew that her grandmother wore them daily, beneath her plain cotton gown. Every once in a while, the busy fingers would pause in their chores. Agatha's grandmother would glance around furtively to make sure no one was watching. and then she would caress her pearls, just for a moment They had been a gift from her husband on their wedding day. Agatha had been touched when her grandmother had soundlessly undone the clasp at the back of her neck. The sweet, prim, old face beneath the black bonnet had smiled through its tears as the gnarled fingers fastened the pearls around Agatha's own smooth neck. Agatha had imagined herself giving the pearls to Sandra many times. She could see herself reaching on tiptoe to fasten the gold clasp. Sandra would smile and embrace her; they would say nothing because their hearts would be too full for words. Now Agatha· was unsure of how Sandra would receive the gift. She had considered giving the bride something else instead, something as practical as Sandra was herself. But Tunmy's words last night had made her view the situation in a different light Perhaps she and Sandra didn't agree on all things, but offering the pearls to Sandra would indicate that she had gotten over her hurt and was ready to accept the fact that her granddaughter was not as idealistic as she. The morning passed quickly as Agatha dressed in her new dolhes and carefully wrapped the pearls in their small blue box. Her son's car pulled up to the curb just as she finished tying the white ribbon around the package. Agatha stepped out onto the ~ to meet her son. "Good morning; MQther," he greeted her. ..Good morning, John," She smiled up at his handsome face. The graying sideburns only made him look more dignified, she mother's pride. thought with "How is Sandra this morning?" "Just as radiant as any bride," he replied ulf she doesn't watch out, I believe she'll simply float away.'' Agatha smiled; she remembered the feeling. When she walked into the church on John's arm. he leaned down to whisper,

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1. By the end of the 20th century, how will the demand for total energy in the United States compare to current demand? a the same b. twice as much c. three times as much 2. What percent of the total world's energy is consumed in the United States? a at least 10% b. at least 20% c. at least 30% 3. How much faster than the rate of production of coal, gas and oil are we in the United States consuming these fuels? a lO times faster b. 1,000 times faster c. 1,000,000 times faster

4. Since 1970, the United States generated electricity with oil-powered plants ... a. at a reduced rate b. at the same rate c. at a higher rate 5. If the attics of single family homes lacking insulation were properly insulated, how much heating oil would be saved on a typical winter day? a 2% b. 8%

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6. Including the efficiency of automobilies in use, how much of the energy from crude petroleum is wasted going from the oil well to the moving car? a. 20% b. 60% C.

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7. If uranium were sent to a reprocessing plant and used in breeder reactors, how much more electricity would be generated with the same fuel? a 3.500% more b. 100% more c. 50% more 8. Incandescent lamps and fluorescent lamps emit the same amount of light. Which uses energy more efficiently? a fluorescent b. incandescent c. they have the same efficiency

9. Of the energy used in gas stoves, how much is employed to keep the pilot lights burning? a 10% b. 25% c. 50%

10. How many soft drink cans can f>e manufactured from recycled aluminum with the energy needed to make a single can from aluminum ore? a three b. eight c. twenty

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4. C. la 1970, before the Arab oil embargo, the United States obtained 12% of its electricity from oil-powered plants. In 1978, oil was responsible for 21 % of U.S. electricity. 5. 8. There are approximately 15 million American homes needing attic insulation. 6. C. Energy is lost in several steps, from producing the crude oil to refining to gasoline transport to engine thermal efficiency to engine mechanical efficiency to rolling- efficiency. The total efficiency of the system is 6%. 7. A. When uranium is fissioned to generate electricity at a reactor site, only a small portion is used U reprocessed and used in breeder reactors, it can be recycled many times and a far greater portion of the ore itself utilized 8. A. Fluorescent

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three to rour umes as much light per watt of electricity as incandescent bulbs. One 40-watt fluorescent light gives more light than three 60-watt incandescents. 9. C. Because pilot lights burn continuously they take about half of the gas used in the gas stove. 10. C. Aluminum uses a great deal of energy, especially in the processing of the ore. The total number of cans thrown away in the U.S. has an equivalent to the output of 10 large nuclear power plants.

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0-5. You are not sensitive to the energy crisis. You probably waste energy and your behavior may contribute to shortages. 6-7. Your energy-consciousness is rising but you still have a lot to learn. Solutions to the energy crisis depend on people doing more and learning more than they do and know now. 8-10. You are sensitive and knowledgeable about the energy crisis. You are probably a pioneer in efficient energy use and a leader in raising the energy consciousness of others. • Answers based on material supplied by the American Nuclear Society.

by Laurie Steeby The highlight of every senior's year, and in fact the highlight of every DMLC student's four year course is student teaching. Student teaching is looked upon by many with some fears and many anxieties as to whether they will actually be able to teach. Fortunately however, the track record is very good and there have been few if any actual confirmed cases of death due to student teaching. ln fact, most look back on student teaching as a pleasurable time and eagerly await the time when they will have classrooms of their own. In order to acquaint the underclassmen with the joys which can be found in the student teaching experience, several of the returnees were asked to relate some funny experiences which occurred to them. Laurie Landry had a hard time keeping a straight face during a sixth grade science class. The question she asked concerned permanent gases and she wanted the answer nitrogen. She asked. "'What permanent gas is found in the air and sometimes the ground?" Up shot a little boy's hand and with a puzzled look on his face he answered, "Manure?" Mandy Grosse had a similiar experience when one little first grade boy said to her, "You know, I don't know why people call you Miss Grosse, I don't think you are that bad!" The main fear of most people is the problem of keeping clisci• pline. Deb Beckmann, however, shows she will have few problems in this area. One little boy decided he was not going to eat his sloppy joe. Wei~ wasting food does not sit well with Miss Beckmann. so she told him to eat

STUDENTS TELL OF TFACHING EXPERIENCES it anyway even after he had stuck it into his carton of chocolate milk! Sometimes, though, discipline can be a bad experience lor the teacher, too. Beth Lohmiller decided to cure a little boy of his habit of always singing in class by having him sing a solo for the class. He obliged the following day with the worst rendition of ··on Top of Old Smokey" that Beth had ever heard! Congregational life provided some memorable experiences for some. Mike Pfeiffer sunered that closed-in feeling when he accidentaly found himself locked in the church basement for a couple of hours because he didn't want to set off the burglar alarm. Kurt Heyer was almost the target ol a donation drive. Kurt played organ for his con· gregation. The organ was located in the front of the church and he prefers to play without a sportcoat or the gown which was offered. After the service one day a lady suggested that a collection be taken to provide the student teacher with a sports coal PhH Moll's class was provided with pumpkins by one generous lady of the congregation. Phil had twenty-nine students so he

thought she was quite generous, but he was even more surprised when he saw the truckload of pumpkins which she had brought for each of the some 140 students of the entire school. Do you still love jack-a-lanterns, Phil? Children can also provide other fun surprises for student teachers. One of Karleen Schmelzer's students complied very well to her request of cleaning his desk by filling it with water. John Kolander was quite amazed to find one of his students busily at work over a 8-52 bomber attack map of Iran. Shelly Block's surprise party was almost given away when one little girl came to her with a dollar and said, "Here, we were supposed to bring this for you." And Becky Hanke was a little shocked when one little girl asked if Professor Bauer wasn't her Dad. Besides these incidents there are countless others which are memorable or funny for reasons which cannot be duplicated in an article like this. But we hope we have offered a little taste of the fun which can be experienced during that one short quarter of a senior's year.

POOR DOHM'S ALMANAC (a treasury of information you

by Al Dohm

Hugeness Dept Wooden Ships: Largest modern ship was the Richeleau of France. It was 333 ft. 8 in. long and of 8,534 tons when launched in Toulan, France on Dec. 3, 1873. The Longest modem wooden ship was the Rochambeau at 377 fl. 4 ITT. (Note: Noah's ark was some 450 feet long) The longest dugout canoe is a 117 ft war canoe in New Zealand cut in 1940, it can hold 70 people. Machines: The widest lawn mower is the Big Green Machine. Its 27 units make it 60 ft. wide and can mow 1 acre in 60 sec. The largest windshield wipers are on the Marion 8 catapillar used to convey the Apollo Saturn rockets to the launch pad It uses 42 inch blades. The smallest ridable bicycle has 2 ¼ inch wheels and is ridden by Charlie Cbarles of the Circus Circus in Las Vegas.

How Long Dept (How long it takes trash to disintegrate) Paper Traffice Ticket 2-3

weeks Degradable polyethylene Bag: 2-3 months Wool Stocking: 1 year Painted wooden stake: 13 years Tin or Steel Can: I00 years Plastic 6-pack cover: 450 years

may never use) Glass cola bottle: unknown

Drunken Dept (Famous events that occurred while the people were intoxicated) l. Boston Tea Party ( 1773): To gain courage, the colonists drank a strong rum concoction and became a noisy, staggering bunch who sobered up during the actual Tea Party. 2. Vice Presidential Inauguration of Andrew Jackson (1865): Due to rigorous campaigning, Johnson had become quite weak with illness. He drank medicinal whiskey before the inauguration, which quickly affected his weak body. The inauguration was difficult, but not impossible. 3. Lincoln's Assassination: Boothe had consumed a large amount of aJcohol immediately prior to the assassination. Also, Lincoln's bodyguard, John Parker, was drinking at the time, leaving the President unguarded. 4. The Battle of Little Big Horn (1876): Custer's men had "liberated" large amounts of alcohol prior to the battle. Indian survivors claim that many of the dead man's canteens were still half full of whiskey. 5. Third Battle or the Aisne River (1918): On the German offensive, the German soldiers took over many wine cellars and indulged in the much missed

luxury. The drunkenness and hangovers slowed and stopped the advance, not to mention the passed out men blocked the roads on which trucks were to travel to the front lines.

Well Read DepL (the 12 Most Bought books in the world) copies 1. The Bible. . ... 2,458.000.000 2. The Works of Mao Tse Tung .......... 800,000,000 3. American Spelling Book by Noah Webster ... 50,000,000 100,000,000 4. The Truth That Leads to Eternal Life ..... 74,000,000 5. A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard....50,000,000 6. The World Almanac ........ 36,000,000 7. In His Steps, by C M. Sheidon ........ 28,500,000 7. Guinness Book of World Records ........ 28,500,000 9. The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care, by B. Spock ........ 24,000,000 10. Valley of the Dolls, by Jaqueline Susann ........ . 19,300,000 11. The American Red Cross First Aid Book ... 16,000,000 12. lnfant Care (U.S. Gov.) .... 15,000,000 135. Poor Dohm's Almanac .... 2,538

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DEAR DAWN, DEAR DAWN, I am writing this letter in view of the article on Campus Lingo as presented in the last school Messenger. I want to know why "townies" are considered "the uncouth of New Ulm:• I am a freshman and ever since I started school at DMLC, all I've heard about townies is that they are hated pretty much by the DMLC students, especially by the guys. In my opinion the majority of DMLC students have a "holier than thou" attitude and I don't think this is very Christian. They seem to £eel they are better than everyone else because, on our hill, we are above the townies. This attitude makes me want to "hug a commode." It is a real bummer that DMLC can't accept townies as people. I have met a lot of townies and I think they're pretty nice. I see nothing wrong with them. I would be very happy if these students who think townjes are the uncouth of New Ulm would get their acts together, get off the townies' cases, and realize they are people too. It really makes those of us who notice they are people mad At least townies recognize us as women and not buffalos! Unsigned

Dear Unsigned, I can understand your point and hope it is only a very few who have the attitude you describe. It is very unchristian. However, you have the wrong idea about the word "townie." The Messenger's idea of a townie does not actually include the whole city of New Ulm, rather, the definition of townies refers only to the few guys of this city who for kicks drive up and down Center Street making rude comments to DMLC women walking downtown. They are uncouth, not the whole city of New Ulm.

DEAR DAWN, I feel you were very one-sided in your response to a letter written in your last issue by, "Honesty, The Best Policy." I have asked out many girls up here and have been continually turned down. In fact, I think I have the school record for rejection. Many of the girls that have turned me down are among the "Unknowns'', they aren't even listed in the "Who's Who at DMLC." Why don't those 300 girls you talked about ask out the guys for once? Since when is il a law that the guys have to do all the work? If they don't make an effort to ask out guys except on ''The Official" Sadie Hawkins Movie Night, then they have no right to complain about not getting asked out! Also, it's usually the girls who do all the complaining that tum down the guys who do ask them out, with a "No," or with that ever

famous line. "I only want to be friends," which leaves no hope for a progressive relationship. If you don't think that's true just send me a list of those girls and I'll prove it to you! It is true that there are many guys who only ask out the popular girls. But aren't there many girls who are guilty of doing exactly the same thing? A good columnist always looks at both sides of the issue. You're suppose to be q help to people. not a hinderance. Lf you can't look at tbe guys point of view, then maybe you should get out of the "DEAR DAWN" business!

Signed.

If you are looking for a summer experience that is really different, the Homebuilding Resource Center of Cambridge, Mass. may have the answer. It offers the opportunity for students to participate in the building of a house this summer. Those enrolled in this program will find themselves building foundations. raising walls and cutting rafters. Students from all over the country will spend three intensive weeks together in seminars and small work groups building a passive solar house from scratch in a suburban Boston location. Guided by experienced teachers and builders, the rigorous program is only for students willing to dedicate themselves for three weeks to learning the

Boston Summer Project Teaches Students Solar Construction essential skills of homebuilding and design. According to Program Director Herb Ziegler, "The skills are not that difficult to learn and ... it's an incredibly satisfying experience." Ziegler, a Harvard grad turned carpenter and builder, believes that having an exciting, physical, intellectual and spiritual experience is " ... practically unavoidable."

Each of the five three-week sessions is limited to 30 students Prior building experience is not required. For admissions information write: Herb Ziegler, Program Director Homebuilding Resource Center 2 Hancock Place Cambridge, MA 02139 or phone: (617) 491-5181.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Tired Of Doing All The Work

Dear T ired,

My, my, nasty aren't we? I only hope you're nicer to the girls you ask out I don't think I need to apologize for anything I've written - I only wrote the truth. However, to be fair to the men of this campus I took the point you mentioned about girls asking out guys into consideration. In fact, I conducted an informal survey that turned out to be very surprising and inter esting. A few gir ls polled felt that because of the ratio it wouldn't work very well if girls started as.Iring out guys and don't think they are that desperate yet Nevertheless. most girls wouldn't mind doing the asking, although they are hesitant as to what guys would think of them making the first move. A few guys. I questioned said they were oldfashioned and really didn't want girls asking them out. However, the overwhelming majority of men on this campus thought it was a great idea for the girls to start asking guys for dates. They mentioned things like "would be impressed if a girl asked me out," "would love to see it." and "would be great, especially if they paid!" Well, DMLC women, you heard it in the Messenger. You know where Summit Hall is!

Dear Readers, It has come to my attention that some readers are skeptical as to the authenticity of the DEAR DAWN column. Well, believe me, I don't assign letters to be written, I don't know who writes them, and I certainly don't make them up myself - my imagination's not that good!

ccccccccccccc Would you like to poor out all your problems to a sympathetic liste ne.r'l Send all letters and contributions to OFAR DAWN, Box 31 1.

Students Lose Millions By Not Applying for Them A missing link exists in the U.S. between available college scholarships, grants and financial aid and the people eligible to receive them. "Money is going unclaimed. because people don't know where to find the funds, or they think they don't qualify," says the Director of the Student Assistance Council of Amer ica. According to Robert Freede. of Cash-for-College author (Prentice-Hall), "People believe the myth that all scholarships and grants are based only on a student's financial need ... class standing ... or test scores. It's not true!" "More than $100,000,000 of school aid has gone unclaimed and unused because it has not been matched up with the proper students. Students don't bother to apply because many parents don't believe their children qualify for financial aid" Freede says. Yet millions of dollars in aid are available to people regardless of need or academic excellence. Total dollars available to students for college are some $500,000,000. "Substantial amounts of money are hidden behind strange eligibility require-

( continued from p. 7) "Sandra wants you to go downstairs to see her before the ceremony." Agatha walked obediently down the steps, clutching her little package as tightly as a child clings to his teddy bear. The room was a flurry of excitement. as the bridesmaids took last minute peeks in the mirror. Sandra stood patiently while her mother adjusted her veil. A friend of Sandra who was not in the wedding party approached Agatha with a fragrant corsage made of chrysanthemums and daisies. "Oh, no, I want to pin that one

meats, little-known trust funds, public and private grants," says Freede. "Since you must apply to be considered, the trick is to find out about these funds. Matching scholarship sources to qualified individuals isn't a job for amateurs, as a comput er is required. Even student counselors can't know more than a fraction of the over 250.000 available source items." Scholarship Search, an arm of the Student Assistance Council, provides personalized research by computer that matches a student's eligibility factors to sources of funds for college which they are qualified to receive. The search guarantees to identify specific financial sources of potential funds for the subscribing student Who is more likely to qualify for college funds? To help answer this question, the Student Assistance Council has developed a 60-second quiz for which one "yes" answer could qualify someone to apply for a number of financial aid sources.

• Have you participated in extra-curricular activities in school ... or outside of school? • Have you decided on a particular career or occupation? ( Many scholarships are based on the student's interest in a major course of study or future occupation.) e Are you or your parent<; affiliated with any union, religious or fraternal organization. community or professional group? • Were either of your parents in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard? The Student Assistance Council of America has developed a unique Student Profile Application Form, which provides the "keys" to finding multiple sources of financial aid You can get a copy of this form, plus a "how to" Scholarship Search Information Kit, by writing directly to the Council and enclosing $1.00 to help pay for first class postage, handling, etc. Write Student Assistance Council of America, Suite 628U, 1775 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.

Ask yourself:

on myselL" Sandra pulled away from her mother and came toward Agatha "Hi, Granny," she said. She smiled and kissed Agatha's cheek, then pinned the corsage in place. Agatha swallowed and held out the small package she had brought with her. "This is for you. I want you to open it right away.'' Sandra's laugh of expectation turned to a gasp as she opened the box. "Oh, Granny, your beautiful pearls! For me? Oh, put them on me, please. What a beautiful gift!" Agatha could barely see through her tears as she fastened the gold clasp. Sandra turned and gave her a wordless hug that

spoke volumes. Agatha thought, as she watched her granddaughter speak her vows at the alt ar, that she had never attended a more beautiful wedding.

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POETRY C 0 R N E R

WAVES OF MEMORY ON MY MIND'S SHORE

The waves of memory crash upon the shores of my mind . . . Bringing back to me past tides of the voyages in my life. My mind sees the many journeys I have made and obstacles I have overcome. As my mind waits, I see the waves come toward me. The waves are like walls. but just before they reach me. the waves roll and turn and crash upon my shore. The confusion of the fast-moving water clouds my vision, but then I realize that it's only tears . . . Tears of a faraway place and time that is now only a memory.

by Nancy Kluball

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When I was younger and things went wrong, I said, "Mom, I just can't see, Please help me to live," and my mother had said, "Thy Lord will provide for thee."

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If I were Shakespeare And had all his thoughts. My words would come easier, More often than not. It's not that rm slow Or that I can't write, My lyrics just won't flow Like they do tn "Twelfth Night. " If I could put into words The thoughts I need expressed. My scripts would soar Like birds. And I wouldn't feel depressed. 1f I were

Shakespeare I'd surely be the best And I wouldn't have lo fear Competition from the resl

I could crank out a sonnet Or belt out a play, I'd feel like, "fue done it! - " I'd be on my way But as ,t is now, With the way I transcribe, My scripts get re1ected. With or without bribes. If I were Shakespeare I could always find work. I'd grind out stuff for Norman Lear, Or write movies like "The Jerk." If I

had the urge, And I wanted to try, I could even write a dirge, Or a book called, "What Makes A Fly Fly. " If I really didn't care,

I m,ght instruct English at USC. In fact f could teach almost anywhere, Except DMLC Yes, if I were Shakespeare I'd certainly have it all But since I'm not, I'll settle for St. Paul Wesley Alan Steinberg

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AFRIEND Sometime. somewhere, we'U need a friend, Someone to lend a hand: Someone lo whom we can bear our hearts. Someone to understand. Someone to bring us comfort and cheer When we think we're down and out: Someone to whom we can turn for help When our minds are filled with doubt Someone to soothe an aching heart In the midst of sorrow and tears; A friend to offer a silent prayer, And stand by us throughout the years. ll you and I can have such a friend To help in time of need, Perhaps we too can lend a hand And be a friend indeed. Sheila Hughes (J.H.)

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COLLEGE POETRY REVIEW The NATtONAL POETRY PRESS announces

The closing date tor the submission of manuscripts by College Students is

MAY 1st ANY STUDENT attending either junior or senior college Is eligible to submit his verse. There 1s no limitation as to form or theme. Shorter wo,1(s are prefem:id because of space limitations. Each poem must be TYPED or PAINTED on a separate sheet, and must bear t.,e NAME and HOME ADDRESS of the student, and the COLLEGE ADDRESS as well MANUSCRIPTS should be sent to the OFFICE OF THE PRESS.

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A GLANCE AT SPORTS PAUL'S· PERSPECTIVE ON SPORTS by Paul L Danuser :::,µring has been sprunging for the last couple of weeks, and hearts and minds have bl'f'n turned to outdoor activities. Whether your forte is loud music (note the play on words), tennis, baseball, softball, track and field, or less strenuous activities such as tossing a Fric;b<-e around or just going for a leisurely walk with lhal special someone, now is the time you've been waiting for. Not only have many of us packed away our winter clothes and our other non-spnng related items, but we've also put other indoor activille~s aside, and are now concentrating on enjoying the beauhful elements we are so fortunate to be blessed with. With that as a hopefully proper lt:ad-in. I would like to take this opportunity to take an all too quick look at what will be going on, in terms of the spring sports to be participated in on campus. It looks to be another banner year for DMLC athletics this spring. All of the teams appear to be strong again, if one can go on the basis of the number of people participating. Both baseball and women's softball will have about30 people going out for the teams. It is times like this that I'm glad I'm not in the position of Coaches Leopold and Melhack. The women's track program. in only its second year of ex1stenc"' and under the guidance of Coach Wade and aideo by juniors Jim Rademan, Dale Uhlenbrauck and Mike Rohrick, is flourishing. and will be competing n sewral meets. The tennis team. thou~h it was designed only for the men. fe,1turessix ladies vying for a position. Could I his show a need and desire for a separate ladies· team here at DMLC Stay tuned for future consideration. The golf team will undoubtedly be strengthened by the addition of the Huebners, Scott and Gary. The men's track club. undt·r the auspices of Kurt Mueller is also growing. So check your schedules this spring. and during one of those many times when you sit and compl.iin that you don't have any homework or anythin~ else to do, come on out and theer for one of tht• above mentioned teams, they'd sure appreciate 11. As I was watching the triathalon on the Wide \.\"orkl ol Sports recently, at the st1me time complainmg about tht• three sets ol stt:ps I had to run the othn day for baseball, it was brought to my attention that a stujpnt herP at DMl.C did something ,,hil'h I felt was ,,urtll menti11111ng in my rolumn. J11111or Rila PulL, a gr,1duate ol Winnebago Luther,m Academy. and a rncmht'J" ol 1he New l'lm swim team. ,,a:; particiJ><1ting m a d1<1rity swim The goal of the participants was to get sponsors to p,1,r ,1 certain sum of monf•y for earh l.,p. or length of th, pc,<11 th11t Iha! JlC'rson would swim !\liss Putz must h,1\'1' a \'t'J) charitable heart. because she logged ( a,; in water logged I an incredible 213 laps, which figures out to be ,lightlyo,er:~ 1mll!'i,,1t ,0 laps per mile To put that into pt>r,;pt>ctrvP for u:- non-marathon S\\11J1111crs. tlunk of how t irt•d most ot us get ,~·hen we s·wirn aliout a dlw.:n lap-. i11 lh\!' pool. ~ow multiply that another 16 1! t1111es. ,111d )OU rnn appreciate the fitnes:. Rita must be enjoying. W,1lking three miles is enough for most of us. lt•t alone swimming that disl,Ul(~. !\ty h,1t is 1111 to yc,u Rita. in \\hat has to l>t> the most nolahle alhletic c\Chievernent of a l)!\.11.C' studl•nt this year I would likt.· to dose for now by agai11 urging you lo enJoy the beautiful weather we havt• Ileen having ,md hope you comt• out to st•e tile team:. competing and rt:•prcsenting lh1s fim• institution.

by Paul L Danuser As it has been known to have been srud. the proverbial roof caved in for the men's basketball team. Since the last edition of The MeHenger was published. the Lancers dropped seven of eight contests, including two in the conference tourney, to tally a final season record or 10-13. Things started on a positive enough note. with a 62-54 win over Minnesota Bible College. Craig Morgan scored l O points to lead a balanced scoring attack That was the last time this year's squad was to savor victory. Despite Morgan s 18 and Paul Kaiser's 14 points. Bethany or Mankato defeated the Lancers by a score of 95-7i. Mt 5'-nario followed swt with an 83-66 wm Gary Huebner led the Lancers with 20 and Kaiser added a dozen Mark Schultz' 12 points weren't enough as the Lancers were thrashed by Northwestern of Roseville. 87-59. Pillsburv broke the i.Mu jinx in a game th~t was postponed by poor weather. and captured a 73-68 decision. although Schult1 scored I 5, followed by Huebner·s 14 and I I points <'hipped in by Paul Thlesreldt. The heartbreaker of tht' V"ar followed as North Central

LANCER CAGERS CLOSE SEASON took a 69-66 overtime thriller. Kuehl topped Lancer scorers with 16, as five DMLC players fouled out of the game, to close out the regular season on a low note. The regional tournament was played at Viterbo College in LaCrosse and found the Lancers matched against Concordia in the first round. Kuehl, Morgan and Huebner led a balanced attack with I:! points apiece, but it wasn't enough as the Comets emerged with a 66-60 win. ML Senario ended the Lancer season with an s,,. i6 victory despite Kuehl and Schultz combining for 34 points. Final season stats showed Kaiser to be the leading scorer ¼1th a 12.5 average. followed by Huebner (10.5). Kuehl (10.2), Schultz (9.8) and Morgan at 9.6. Seniors se,•ing their last action in a Lancer uniform were Kaiser, Randy Koeppel, Kuehl, Morgan and Schultz. Their absence will be sorely missed flext year

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LANCERETTES HAVE PROSPEROUS SEASON hy Connw .'x:h1ck 111,111 wen the thrt'l' top lrt't' throw shnokrs Pt>tt•rman also The D\1LC Lanrerettes t>ncll~ led m bh ,eked shots with 39. their season by placing fourth in which is more than most teams the state tournament. Their gel during a season with tht• overall record for the season was w holl· team. 14-7 The team dominated overLeopold felt that taking each all in rebounds ilnd shooting. It ~ame at ii time and the girls .averaged over i'0 points a game. As a Learn. the player:- :-hot • playing so well as a team were the two big_qest reasons for the 42 from the fie d. According lo tt•mn's SUl'CeSS Somt> of the Coach Barb Leopold there was hii,ihlights throughout the season a lot of even sho<>ting from wt>re being seeded second at people. There was a minimum of State. and also goin!: to State and three or four player~ per game taking fourth place. Leopold also who attributed to the high scorconsidered the improvement of ing percentage Freshman Lisa the girls from one game to the Quam ll'd high srnrers with I 6 next as a hi~hlight. llw team had points per game ,llld a sec\son more depth this year and e'\'erytotal of 333 points. Juniors Ll.z one was able to get some playing Petennan, Barb Frey, and Lori time. The team •xperienrecl Thompson had season totals of some extra exciteme ,r w h, n 222. 218, and :?JO, rcspcl'tivcly. thl'\' deft•atl'd Mankato State, Pctcm,an averaged 11 points per and alc;o wlwn they went into game. Frey and Thompson lxith nn·rtime against Southwe;t awraged Ill points. Sophomore State. Kris Clausnitzer averaged ~ 6 Leopold wants to stress thl• points with a total of 20:3 r,oints. ht'lp the fons provided. Tht• Pelerman and rlausnitzer led l.ancerettcs only lost one home in rebounds with 179 a pit>ce. game and that was the ~arne Thompson and Clausnitzer led in a~i\inst Southwest !>tale. stt:als. Frey, Qut1111, and Peter-

Kris Cl ausnitzer gets up off her feet for this shot. Liz Peterman Is under the basket for the rebound. photo by Dave Heup.

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ENTERTAINME NT BO NAN ZA STRIKES IT RICH by .\.l,riam Zimmermann Attention! Special news bulletin release. This is a past event report live from your resolute reporter in Hillview Hall. No, that's not where the action occurr,d but she was privileged to observe some of the finest entertainment in aU of metropolitan as well as inner city New Ulm right here in the teacher producing center of the world - Doctor Martin Luther College. Entertainment like that is worth more than a pot of gold. That's right - a regular bonanza. Talent like this isn't even found at the Cartwright's ranch. Yes sir, I'll evPn stake a claim on a show such as was observed on March 27. The 1981 Entertainment Bonanza truly strm·k its fame. The Masters of Ceremony were Laurie Beckmann ( the tall one) and Peter Schumacher (the sh()rt one). Their performance between acts really measured up to that of a profes.,;ional. They brought a new style to MCing by using props like helium balloons, kites, and a dictionary. What kind of a new style was it?

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Well - how about original! "The Tale of the Big Bad Wolf' reminded the audience what it was like to be a child again (not that they had forgotten). The Children's Theatre really has a talent for making children as well as adults laugh. Next came Tim McNeilI, an up and coming artist. He sang his own composed songs at the piano. His next step to stardom is sure to be "The Weekly Top Thirty." The next group did more than just wave their hands. The Sign Language Club presented "Songs in Sign." This unique ability of communicating to the hearing impaired makes an original act lo see. They ought to come out more often and express their developed ability. A brief preview of the coming musical "Showboat'· fol.lowed in the Bonanza lineup. The cast shared just enough scenes with the audience to get them intrigued. The skit made the musical seem as if everything was in shipshape! A worthwhile talent. especially

here on campus, wa.c; exhibited by Karleen Jung. She appeared to truly have masteri!d the piano when she performed "Fantasie lmpromtu in C sharp Minor.' She definitely wc,uJd not have trouble with a P2 test. Restore The Joy did indeed do jusc that. This group sang some religious songs in a joyful manner. The songs were the ty~ that got the audience involved in a neat kind of way. It was also a good way for all the people involvt!d to express their faith. as even the audience sang along. Nancy Kluball and Mike Pfeifer temporarily became the MC's when they delivered the Professor's Choice Awards. Many observers thought getting some of the professors involved was a good idea. One of the awards wac; the Sophisticated Humor Award which was given to Proressor Isch. Everyone appredated the part ,these profs played in this skit. They brought some of their classroom humor to the audience instead of letting it go down the tube. A big thankyou goes to Professors Boeh-

Ike, Kuster, lseh. Raddatz, Wulff, and Tutor Pasch. The Entertainment Bonanza was concluded by two singers, Kevin Loersch and Deb Boldt Their selection, "Hello Again" was performed professionally by these two freshmen. This is just another example of the musical talent that resides on campus. It really was a fun night. The wide variety of acts and per-

formances exhibited a bonanza of talent. It's a night out of the

dorm having just a fun time. Betsy Geisert and Beth Worgull ought to be rongratulated for a fine repertoir e of acts which were well organized. This completes the special n:-ws bulletin for this issue. This courtesy was released by your resolute reporter.

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MESSENGE VOL,71 NO. 7 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN

''IT'S ARBOR DAY!'' by Jane Schlenvogt On the average weekday, if someone came yellin~ through the halls of any dorm at 6 o'clock in the morning, he would soon be silenced by a number of infuriated men or women. But on Thursday, April 9, at the crack of dawn (they tell me the sun had probably been up for an hour but you could not prove it by me. to me dawn breaks no earlier than seven) when shouts echoed through lhe dorms. no one complained when it was '"Arbor Day" they were shouting. Being used lo a line for the showers and expecting a mob that day with everyone up at the same time, I

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was noored when I heard comments like, "'Just get your pants on. who needs a shower to go out and clean'?'" The two words '"Arbor Day" cause people to turn radical and reject their daily routine, even that precious shower. After an early breakfast and chapel at 8 o"clock. the seniors escaped for their free day. Various crews of underclassmen were organized. most being assigned to rake and bag grass and leaves all over campus. Some juniors and a few sophomores went to professors· homes to assist in their spring cleaning, raking or washing windows. Most of us have to admit that Arbor Day means FOOD. A large number of students made it to breakfast, considering the early hour. Then the first break came at I0: 15 and for those on campus, the brownie station was parked close by to satisfy that midmorning crave. Those of us offcampus were treated to the home-made goodness of sweet rolls and other such sundry things. One hour later the work was completed and lunch was served behind Lhe union. Of course there was room ... The afternoon's activities consisted of volleyball and softball. Competition was held between the · classes in volleyball. The professors and their wives were also represented. Unfortunately points and not enthusiasm must win the game and the profs, and their wives could not quite pull

off a winning tally, ending play with a 3 v.-in and 7 loss record for a last place rank. The freshmen took third place with a 5-5 record and a 71 point total. The juniors came in second also with a 5-5 record but a 7:3 point total. Winning with a 7-3 record for the afternon a 7-3 record for the afternoon were the sophomores. Due to th~ cold weather, the games were played in the gym. Ribbons were later distributed to the teams. The scheduled softball game betv,een the faculty and the girls had to be cancelled because the girls already had a game scheduled for the day, which many fans attended. Supper was also held in the gym, along with evening chapel and a Walt Disney movie, "Gus.·· The show was a good ending to the day. Although we didn't have the usual Arbor Day sunburn from trips to the sundeck and the beach, no one will deny that it was great to have a day off from the normal routine. Arbor Day "81 was a success!

The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood put the finger on the Big Bad Woll. photo by Dave Heup.

The Sign Language Club presents " Songs in Sign." photo by Dave Heup.

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EDITORIAL by Dawn Fuerstenau As the end of the school year draws near, many dubs and organizations are wrapping up the year's activities and making plans tor next year. The Messenger is no exception. Right now the Messenger is looking for students for the 1981-1982 newspaper staff. The newspaper

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In lhis month's editorial, we turn our attention to the problems of adultery and divorce. In today's society, the meaning of marriage has, for all too many, become lost We need only to think of the Hollywood actors and acresses, who seem to be with a different wife or husband every time they pop in front of the camera Some argue that you can't force a person to love someone in any way. But the Bible commands us to do so. Christ tells us to "Love one another, as I have loved you." He also commands: "Husbands. love your wives, even as Christ also loved the Church and gave HimseU for it" Marriage is supposed to be a" ... till death us do part" union. Two people desiring to become married should have the proper motives for marriage from the very start. Marriage is not just a piece otlegal paper. It is a bogd before God By marriage. two people have become one in His eyes. The many reasons for divorce. be they excuses like " I don't love bim anymore," or "He tries to control my life too much," or "She nags too much," are all unacceptable, save one. Should one of the two prove unfaithful and engage in an adulterous love affair or desert the other. then the other one has the right to a divorce. Otherwise, we have Christ's words in Matthew 19:4-9: ·· Have ye not read, that He which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said. For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one nesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder ... and I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another. committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery." In addition to the biblical reasons for not getting a divorce. I suppose one could point to all the hardships and heartaches that occur in the legal struggles that follow. True, some divorces are ''neat and clean," but many involve the questions of "Who will get the kids?," and" How will I support myself on my own?" and such like. Frequently, divorces leave hard feelings which never really heal. Rather than divorce. if things get out of hand. a married couple might want to consider a temporary· separation. Separation, however, should itself be a last resort. A married couple should do their best to work out their problems together, in a mature. orderly fashion. Such is God's wish. Also in the realm of marriage is the matter of living together without marriage, or "living in sin," as some call it. All too many people have gone this route because they feel marriage IS 'oldfashioned," or because they want to test it out and see whether or not they were really meant for each other. It is disappointing to find out that in the last ten years, the number of people living together without marriage has more than doubled. We know what God says of such an arrangement. To live together without being married is adul-

EDITORIAL PROBLEMS OF SOCIETY tery. God emphatically condemns adultery in the Sixth Commandment In such an age as this, when some would have marriage reduced to a useless custom and formality, we should speak out all the more, that men may hear and know the truth. Now, certainly, one could go on with the topics which 1have touched brieily in the editorials of the past few months. Much has been written about all of these problems. One thing should

stand very clear in our minds. In all of these areas, we see how man has made a definite departure from the will and command of God Christ tells us in Scripture to boldly proclaim the truth. So it is that, among other things, we should indeed speak out strongly against abortion, adultery, divorce, and drug and alcohol abuse. May God grant each of us daily strength and zeal in that task!

COLLEGE CHOIR GOES ON TOUR by Michele Ceralo "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, 0 most High: To show Jorth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night ... (Ps.

92:122)." While most of us went home over Easter vacation, a dedicated group of forty-four College Choir members and their director, Professor Roger Hermanson, started their tour. The Lour consisted of singing at many churches in Minnesota, and South Dakota. The program consisted or "Wake, Awake," "A Boy Was Bom," "Gloria," "Kyrie Eleison," "Sing to the Lord," "Jesus Shall

Reign Whe,..e'er the Sun," "Cantate Domino," "'The Mighty Works of the Lord." "How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place," "O God, Our Help in Ages Past," "All Hail the Power of Jesus· Name," "Glory to God," and other spiritual selections. Along with singing and riding on the bus, the d1oir members were able to visit a few tourist attractions such as, the Black Hills and Oahe Darn. An enjoyable time was had by everyone. On Sunday, April 26th, at 8:00 p.m., we will be able to attend this concert at St. Paul's Church here in New Ulm. We should be thankful to have this opportunity to listen to these gifted singers proclaim the Word or God

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April 1981

SHOWBOAT IN WORDS AND PICTURES by Eric Bernhardt The DMLC Drama Club proudly presented the musicaJ "Showboat" to approximately 3,500 people April 3. 4, and 5. TIie near sellout crowds seemed to greatly enjoy the Jerome Kern - Oscar

Hammerstein 2nd story of love and life aboard the showboat "Cotton Blossom." Thank you heads, crews. and cast for an excellent and "just plain enjoyable·· musical!

Steven Baker warns Pete Gavin to leave his wife, Julle Laverne, alone. Magnolia asks her rather why. just because she's black. her friend Julie has to leave the Cotton Blossom.

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Toe crowd sings "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" at the buck and wing dance for Magnolia and Gaylord Ravena!, who are to be married.

Magnolla, having since been deserted by Gay, auditions for-a part at the Trocadaro, as a torn Julie looks on. ··

CHILDREN'S THEATRE GETS HOPPING by Jeri \.fohr If you happen to see a rabbit hopptng down the hallway on Thursday, April 30, or Friday, May I, you may think the Easter Bunny forgot to tum his calendar ahead. Well, you are close because on thosf! days the Children's Theatre will put on its annual spring play. This year·s production is "111e Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Pottt>r, a story that has delii;!hted youni,.? and old alike for years. Hundreds of children and adults will come from all over ~1innesota tolaugh, cry, and cheer along with Peter Rabbit and the other animals in their struggle with mean old Mr.

McGregor. Despite the warnings from Mrs. Rabbit ( Jeri Mohr) and her friend. \1rs. Ttggy-Windle ( Peg Ogg), Peter Rabbit ( Dawn Krenke). and cousin Benjamin ( Jere Wodill went into Mr. McGregor's ( Brent Schmidt) garden. There they met Squirrel Nutkin (Sharon Saar), Cawdy Crow ( Donna Kaye), and the Two Bad Mice ( Judy Renner and Jody Stechmann). \\'hilt~ there Peter lost his shoes and jacket in a close encounter with Mr. McGregor. Later, Benjamin. Pctcr and his three sisters, Flopsy ( Ellen Wilkens), Mopsy ( Beth Lauer-

sdorf). and Cotton Tail ( Teri Krueger) returned to the garden to get the jacket. But they couldn't go into the garden because they had promised their mama, so they asked Lucie (Suzy Peters) to get the jacket for them. While she was retrieving it she got caught in a trap that McGregor had set £or Peter. With the help of all the animals, Peter set Lucie free. but in the process got caught by McGregor. It sE>emed like the end for Peter until Luci<• and her grandma, Mrs. McGregor ( Pam Kamin) came to the rescue. They told Mr. ~cGregor that they wouldn't let him put Peter into a rabbit pie.

Peter got his shoes and jacket back and everything turned out for everyone. except Mr. McGregor! Sometimes in the everyday business of going to school we tend to forget who we will be working with in the future. The Children 's Theatre never forgets those little peoplt>: tht>y cater to the delight of children. In the process. those of us involvt.-d, learn something about ourselves and children. We are reminded once again what beautiful music laughing children make and the joy that is ours in bringing laughter to them. For this reason Children's ·meatre is a special

part of this campus. The success of this year·s production rests on U1e hard work of the people back stage. Special notice should be given to director. Bonnie Sckle'lker; codirector, Shirleen Ma~rtz; producer, Corrine Schardin: coproducer Tami Haupricht: and of course. the coordinaters who worked on publicity and arranged for the children to come. Jane Sc-hlenvogt, Laurie Maertz and Carol Wuerch. All these people worked together under U1e advising of Professor Schubkegel. Nice job. Children's 111eatre..

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CIRCLES by Anonymous "Why do you even play with them dumb dolls," I said. "This is more than just a doU to 1 .e," Marge said "This is my pretend baby.'' "What are you talking about?" I asked. "You'll never I.ave a baby of your very own." "Oh. what do you know? You're just a boy. Pastor Johnston called me a young lady at sunday school yesterday." Marge said. "So what." "Well, I heard Mom say that there were lots of young mothers in the papers these days," she said "Yea, so,'' I said. "Well,'' said Marge, "it could happen to me any day now" "Don't be stupid." l said. "Girls get real fat before they have a baby just like our babysitter, Cindy." "Oh yea?" she said. "Look at this." She reached down and pulled her shirt up over her head dnd arched her back to display her vacant trophy case. Today, this case is no longer empty. She no longer has to arch her back to show how fat she has become. Within her is the most valuable trophy: a precious human life. Many things have changed within each or us in these short 13 years. Marge, my sister, is now happily married and heavy with child at age 21. She also is more schooled in her biology. As for myself, I am a stocky 5 feet and 917 inches tall

I'm old-fashioned in my thinking. conservative, strong, and 1mpatient; and proud of it I work at a metal moulding factory in the shipping department. The job has little glamour, but it puts bread on the table and beer in the cooler so I guess I can't complain. I rent a little apartment on the east side of town It's usually a bit cleaner than it is now, but I haven't dated a domesticated female in a while. For a 19 year oldfactoryworkerlguessit'snot bad I moved away from borne when l turned 18. Not that I didn't get along with my parents, but I needed a little more independence. Thinking of my parents reminded me that I should call my mother to see how my sister was doing. The phone had a hollow ring to it and somehow from the ring or the phone. I knew that the time had not yet come. A cheery "Hello" broke my silent speculation. I was caught by surprise, and with a call for immediate response, I said, "Um, uh. hi Ma" She let out a short giggle as she said, "Good afternoon. Don't bother asking. There's no news yet I gues.c; we still do;-;'t know whether you are an aunt or an uncle." "I sort of figured as much," I said "Maybe you should lake her out jogging." "It never worked for me," she said "How was the trip to Madison?" "We had a good time, but if I drove, we'd have been home hours ago. Grandpa drives a bit too safe for me." "Don't you go complaining now, hot rod," she said " He's not quite used to horseless carriages

April 1981 just yet" "Guess not," I said. "Well listen Ma, I really gotta run. Why don't you and Dad come over some time?" "We will some time after the baby's born," she said "You know you have never been over here yet," I said. "Yes, but you know how hard it is to move Dad once he takes his shoes off and lays in front of that rotten 1V," she said "Sometimes ldon'tgettoseehimforacouple of weeks straight if there's good programming on." "Well, if he likes 1V dinners. I could have you over for supper some time." I said. "If it has anything to do with 1V. I'm sure he'd be all for il." she said. "Haven't you learned to cook for yourself yet?" "Like I said, 1V dinners are both fast and easy, but it does get a bit drab at times. My speciality is pot pies," I said "Besides, how can I learn to cook when I was never taught how?" I asked. "I get the hint, but it will do you no good. Buster. You never asked me when you lived with us," she said. "Now you're out of luck." "That's okay," I said. "U I ever get an inkling for some real food, I know where the best food in town is." "Flattery will get you everywhere," she said "Well, Ma Let me know when the fireworks begin." "Will do." she said. "By the way, when was Marge due?" I asked. "Well, she told me that she was due yesterday," she said "I wish she never would have told me though. I sat by the phone all day yesterday waiting for it to ring. When the phone rang just now I was hoping it was Bob. I bet he's going out of his mind by now, this being his first child and all." "You were hoping it was Bob, eh? I know where I rate in this family," I said. "Hey, Ma. I think I hear someone at the door." I lightly rapped on the kitchen table. "Call me as soon as you hear anything." • "Okay," she said. "Sit by the phone and wait for my call. Bye for now.'' "Chow." Things went on like this for three days. Each day seemed like an eternity. I normally never get hyped over births or weddings. but this was going to be my first nephew. I was so looking fotward to teaching him how to throw a football and fish and maybe a little boxing. Come to think of it, what if it's a girl. As I sat there thinking about the birth, which I caught myself doing quite a bit lately, the telephone let out a ring that almost knocked me right off my chair. This was it! I could tell by the ring. I could have run right out to my car and have been on my way, but I got a hold on myself ,. 1d picked up the receiver. Before I got a word in, I heard my mother say, 'Tm at Lakeland Hospital. Marge just went into labor.'' You can bet that before the door closed behind me, I was already in my car speeding down the highway. It was a short drive to the hospital and before long. I pulled into its parking lot. As I looked up at the building, it seemed to be staring at me like a vulture waiting for its prey. During the long walk from the

parking lot to the front doors, I felt my stomach instinctively turn sour. Upon entering the concrete structure, I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. My sense of smell was the first to set off my natural alarm system. There was no mistaking the smell of chemical-filled air. Although the air was carefully monitored for temperature and moisture content, the rancid odor made me feel uneasy and light-headed. The clean, polished halls adorned with various posters offering tips for better health seemed to call to me to consider this structure as a final resting place. My reaction to that thought was less than congenial. I was not here to commit myself to an end: rather, I was here to experience the beginning of a human life. As I continued my journey through the maze of hallways, I was captivated by the length of my travels. My silent daze in the busy surroundings was suddenly broken by a call over the intercom system, "Dr. Beattie to the maternity ward. Dr. Beattie to the maternity ward" That's our family doctor. That's the very same doctor who brought me into the world almost 20 years ago. When I heard that call over the sound system, I felt my heart leap into my throat The time for my long awaited nephew, or niece, was finally at hand As I stopped to think about it, I felt a slight sense of security being in a place which assured me of the quickest possible medical attention in case my heart raced beyond its capabilities. Finally, as though by sheer suggestion of mind, 1 arrived at my destination, the room the hospital had so aptly labeled the Waiting Room. For me it was a place to get my thoughts together, a place to reflect on the happenings or lack of such during the past couple or days, and a place where seconds were stretched to minutes and minutes to hours. I knew now that it was only a matter of time. Only a matter of time: what an unfair choice of words for such a torture. I felt an immediately strong longing for that messy old apartment and a nice cold 1V dinner. They say that misery loves company and this was no exception. Others who joined me in this gay party were my brothers, Ken and David, my nervous brother-in-law, Bob, and my mother who was nervously rocking back and forth wringing her hands. After what seemed hours. Dr. Bealtie came to the waiting room and asked my mother and Bob to follow him. The rest of us were to remain in captivity. Millions of things ran through my mind as I sat there. Was Marge okay'! Were there complications which the doctor didn't want to discuss in front of all of us? Did something happen to the baby? I hope Marge is okay. Where are those people? Why doesn't anybody tell me anything'? Just as I was ready to break into an uncontrollable panic, my mother returned from her secret meeting. Her eyes sparkled as she gleamed at me in anticipation. She had waited a long time to reveal this news and now the time had come. Her ambi• tious look was far from foreign to me. As I stood and stared at he1

in that anxious moment, I recalled seeing that look in her eyes many times in my child• hood When I was in fourth grade, my report card for my scholastic endeavors - or lack of such was sent home by maii I remember that same look of joyous anticipation on her face that day was similar to the expression she displayed now. The good news in the fourth grade was that my report card was adorned with straight A's. The feelings that her expression displayed seemed to want to burst at the seems of her maturity. As I remember that, today seemed no different. As I recollect. her willful surrender to the social pressures of being mature was often a comfort to me and others around her. She felt it not above her dignity to share all my feelings with me, whether they be ones of childish joy or heart breaking sorrow. The tears on her face when I felt sad the worry in her eyes when I was afraid. and the experience in her voice when I needed advice were all special traits which still cling in my heart. My silent world of pondering in that brief moment was suddenly shattered by a girlish giggle and an elated cry, 'Tm a grandma! Ifs a boy!" I was beside myself. I don't know what got into me. My mind went blank except for one thought. joy. Soon I found myself yelling and living it up at the top of my lungs. We must have been making enough noise for people to hear us clear across town. Before long, a number of hospital employees had walked by to see what all the commotion was about At first, they had a look of concern on their faces, but soon they joined in on the celebration. It was not before a senior physician walked by that the other employees composed themselves and went about their business. Just then a serious thought hit me. What did Dr. Beattie call just my mother and Bob into another room alone for? Suddenly all of my joy was transformed into fear and concern. As I fought my way through the other waving arms and joyful shouts in the room, which now annoyed me rather than added to my joy. I saw my mother seriously talking to my brotherin-law. Through my ever heightening anxiety, I finally reached them. The first sentence I thought of blurting out was, "What's wrong?" My mother·s race once again turned joyful as she said, 'Nothing. why?" "Why did the doctor only take you and Bob into the other room? ls Marge okdy? What took so long?" As soon as they got me calmed down. they proceeded to explain to me that Dr. Beattie thought that seeing that this was Bob's first child and my mother's first grandd1ild. he would let them experience the announcement They then went on to assure me that everything went smoothly and that all involved were just fine. My heart slowed down to a machine gun's pace as I realized there was only one question that remained unanswered, What were they talking so seriously about before I came over? "Oh,yea We'dbettergetdoing that pretty quick or we'll be in hot water," she said

"Dowh :t? Do what!" I insisted. "No one's called Dad or Grandpa yet. The)- 're most likely going out of their minds with wony right about now. Dad should be getting home from work about now," she said "£'11 call Grandpa if you call Dad," I said Without waiting for an argument, I took off for the phone. Before my dime hit the coin box, I had the number dialed and was impatiently waiting for an answer. He seemed to take for ever to answer. After the third ring I was going crazy. Suddenly I heard the receiver lifted on the other end Before he had a chance to say anything, I had already revealed all of the happenings of the past few hours. While I was catching my second breath. he was able to get a couple of words in. He let out a boyish hoot and exclaimed, ''I'll be over faster than you can say greatgranddaddy!" Caught up in the excitement of the moment, I replied, "Better hurry, Gramps. I think I hear him caUing your name!" As I hung up the phone, I felt as though I could just sit right down and stare at the door until he walked in. rve always been close to my grandpa, especially since grandma died two years ago. When she died, I stayed with grandpa for three weeks until my parents thought he could handle caring for himself. He had been doing a great job keeping house and cooking for himself. It seemed as though I alone could notice that a part of him died when grandma passed away. When he let out that hoot over the phone. it reminded me of the days when grandma was alive. Before t0v long, my father came rushing down the hall towards us_ I had never seen such an expression on his face. My father was smiling! Soon all thoughts oJ waiting for grandpa were transformed into a burning desire to tell the entire episode to my father. Indeed this was a night to celebrate. No 1V dinner tonight. I was going out for some good food and laughter. Dr. Beattie had a million-dollar look on his face as he strolled down the hall For an elderly man, he certainly looked young today. He beckoned us to follow him down the hall. As our happy caravan bounced along. my view of the hallway had taken on a whole new perspective. No longer did I view it as a threat. but, on the contrary, it seemed to be an old and dear friend to me. I knew now that our friendship would be long and favorable Before long. we came to a wide open space in the hallway. Here, the doctor stopped and gave us some instructions on keeping quiet and the like. This prelude to the excitement bottled up inside the room ahead went in one ear and out the other. Dr. Beattie opened the door and our entire group filed into the room with the big window. Undoubtedly our arrival had been planned because by the time we had all been ushered into the small room, a ·nurse was standing by the dow holding the precious trophy. I felt so proud, I could have crowed. He was the most perfect

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PageS ( continued from p. 4) child I had ever seen. Of course, he was far better looking than the other children behind him. I stared at his tiny hands and wondered where I could find a football small enough to liL The thought made me giggle. Every time his body wiggled and his arms moved, I felt he was waving to me. I stood in amazement as I watched my parents tap the glass cooing and babbling to the new family addition. Suddenly the thought or a family addition reminded me of Grandpa I suppose by now he either got lost in the big hospitaL or he was patiently sitting in the waiting room wondering where we are. Without excusing myself from the room, I ran down the hall towards the waiting room, I knew I wouldn't be missed As I anxiously turned the corner, I suddenly stopped short seeing a whole new group nervously waiting for news of their own. Grandpa was no where to be seen. Soon all thoughts of the new baby turned to concern and worry for grandpa. I ran down the hallway. which seemed end-

less again. to the front doors. As I peered out, I saw only darkness. I ran to the emergency waiting room hoping he \\oent there by mistake. My anxious hurrying to the waiting room in the emergency ward was stopped short by the sight of two crying women, a mother and her daughter, and a small boy only 2 or 3 years old. They were the only ones in the room. Disheartened and not knowing where to go next, I wandered aimlessly down another hallway. About halfway down the hall, a thought hit me. What if he couldn't get his car started or he's still at home. I looked around to find a phone. Just then, I turned and remembered seeing a phone in the waiting room of the emergency ward. After a couple of steps the hallway tame alive. Doctors and nurses came out of the woodwork. I heard a siren wailing just outside the doors. I turned to see whal all the commotion was abouL Through the doors they wheeled a bloody mess of a person. They had placed a sheet over Lhe victim's lower body. IL was dearly evident that the left

leg had been severed and the sheet was covered with blood. Through conversation in the hallway, I learned that it was an elderly man who got in an accident with his car. Simple curiosity got the best of me and I pushed the other members of the hospital staff for more information concerning the accidenL I learned that the man had driven his car off of an embankment on highway NN going about 80 miles per hour. Apparently he was brought in dead-on-arrival I then overheard one of the paramedics say. "There was no identification on him, but he shouldn't be too hard to trace. He totaled out that beautiful car." A realizatlon suddenly hil me. For heaven's sake, no. Nurses and doctors started to file out of the room where they wheeled the man. In a fit of panic, I pushed my way through them to behold only a body covered with a clean sheet. I stopped short not wanting to lift up the sheet. The room stood deadly silent. Relentlessly, I stepped up to the side of the table. As I stared down upon the lifeless mess. I noticed he was about the right height. As much

as I hated the morbid task. I fell I had to reach down and uncover the mystery that lay hidden beneath the sheet Soon I felt the presence of someone standing next to me. Here. the chief surgeon stood and said. "Do you think you know who the deceased is?" I choked for â&#x20AC;˘ some words. "God, 1 hope not," I said I reached down and grabbed a hold of the sheet. As I slowly lifted the sheet, it felt like lead in my hands. I jerked on the sheet and all went black.

I had to decide which wou Id be safer - to take the stairs or to go straight up the hill I knew God was on my side so I calmed down and took the sidewalk straight up the hill. The man followed me until I had reached lhe driveway of the campus. I quickly turne<l to see if he was still behind me a~d noticed him turning back to go into Hennann Park. I ran into the union. sat down. thought over what had just happened and thanked C::nd for helping me get back all right. Many girls think this could never happen to them. I was one of those girls until now. You always think you could take care

of yourself, but how do you know until it happens? When I got to the comer, I felt if I had screamed, who would have heard me? Every once in awhile you hear someone screaming and this goes on so much it is hard to tell if the person is really in trouble or not. I feel something should be done to protect the girls of DMLC. Too many times this year things like this have happened.

As I awoke. there was ciarimess all around. I felt the presence or a cool white sheet over my head I broke into a panic at the thought of it. I sensed the presence of someone in the room with me. I saw a shadow pass over the sheeL Someone was moving the sheet! As the sheet was jerked back. I let out a scream. 'Tm alive!" The light shined in to reveal that I was in my own room and in my own messy apartment. The

man who pulled my sheet back was none other than my astonished grandpa He stood over me and replied, "Well, you certainly look it. You're not the only one today. Your mother just called while you were sleeping and said that Marge had her baby." uLetme guess. It's a boy right. " ''That's right," he said "How did you know?" A shiver ran up my back. "Just lucky I guess. Just very lucky," I said I stood up and gave Grandpa a hug like he's never gotten. "My goodness," he said. "That must have been one heck of a nightmare. You was a tossing and turning like nobody's business." ult sure was," I said 'Tm glad it's over. Let's go to the hospital." "Not so quick, young fella." he said. "I fixed you some supper while you was sleeping your life away. All you had in your ice box was 1V dinners. Hope you don't

mind'' "I sort of had a craving for one right about now anyway, Grandpa Tell you what," I said, "When we go to the hospital, I'll drive." "What ever you say, sleepy

head."

DEAR DAWN, DEAR DAWN, I am writing in response to the article in your last column concerning townies. First or all there is no such thing as a "holier than thou" attitude There are many town people that are nice as was stated. but unfortunately, a few bad apples can ruin Lhe whole bushel. There are two types of "townies," most are nice. but the other type are the ones getting the cold shoulder. These are the townies that yell obscenities as girls ( and guys) walk down the street, attack our girls as they come up the hill, are peeping toms at the girls' dorms. and hot rod their cars on our campus. They are not people. These are the ones that get the bad reputation. You might be surprised to know that they, too, refer to the girls as buffalos. One final note. Even though the girls are called buffalos sometimes. it ls just a joke and is taken very well by most girls. Most people don't realize what some of the college men did at night when we were having problems with peeping toms and an attacker. to make sure that the girls got up the hill all right at night. That's concern.

A.B.

DearA..B., Thank you for your letter. Now consider U1e subject of "townies" closed.

DEAR DAWN, Why is it that some people get kicked out ( asked to leave) alter one semester of probation while others have been here for as much as four semesters?

Worried at 1.6 Dear Worried,

I think kicked out is a bad way to describe the conscientious decisions the administration makes when deciding which students would better profit from taking a semester or two off

before trying to continue their studies again. As for being asked to leave alter one semester, some students are accepted for college at DMLC already on probation because of high school grades. After one semester their grades show they aren't quite ready for college and they are asked to leave with the option of later re-applying. There are some students who have been on probation a few semesters in a row. but because they appeal and the administratlon decides U1ey are truly dedicated and trying to do their best, they are allowed to stay. If you have any further questions, sure theAcademic Dean could answer them for you.

One Who Feels Something Should Be Done Dear Something Should Be Done, I agree there has been a prob-

of the women of DMLC. It is a terrible shame. However, I don't feel the school should necessarily start taking drastic measures such as having guards on the hill or whatever. Rather, I think it's every woman's own responsibility to see that she does not walk downtown alone at night and is more conscious of the danger that exists in even small town New Ulm. Beg for rides or friePrls to go with you if you have to be out at night. Don' t think nothing ever could happen to you - it can. I'd be happy to hear anyone's thoughts on the issue.

lem lately concerning the safety

DEAR DAWN, I would like to share an experience with you. I feel this is something everyone should know about ll happened Tuesday, April 14, at 8:15 p.m., as I was walking back from downtown. I saw a man walk out of a store but thought nothing of it. As I passed the junior high I heard someone shuffling his feet. I crossed the street because I wanted to be sure if I was being followed. The opposite side of the street was better lit so I felt a bit safer. The person then also crossed the street. The reason I recognized him was because or the bright jacket he was wearing. This was the man I saw coming out of the store. I didn't notice any other details about him because I didn't have my glasses on. I felt sort of safe because of all the houses along the street with lights in their windows. I felt that if this man would attempt something f could run to one of those houses. When I reached the clinic I prayed God would get me up the hill safely and that lots of cars would bepassing by just in case I was attacked. As I was walking up the hill the guy was still behind me.

MYSTERY PICTURE

Are you able to identify the professor in this picture? The Messenger will give free m~ium ice-cream cones from the Round

Table to the ftrst five people who come up with the correct answer. There's one catch, however. you must find out the

names of the three children also. Send all answers to "Mystery Picture" Box 311.

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A PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE ON SPORTS by Paul L Danuser Being one of the 50% of DMLC studerit:; not hailing from the great state ( only because I used to live there an<' _is the home of Elise and the Packers) of Wisconsin. I would like to say something on behalf of Larry, Sharon and many others who are not living and dying with the True Blue Brew Crew (sounds like someone who might own a small pub). "We're gonna Win Twins We're gonna score. We're gonna Wm Twins Watch that baseball soar. Crack .out a homerun Shout a hip hooray! Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!" I'm sorry, but it's baseball season again, and I love it. True, the NBA and NHL are just beginning their·· second season." but opening day was today. F.ven more important is that opening day for the Lancer baseball team was April I. No. that wasn't an April Fool's joke, we actually defeated slightly (?) undermanned North Central 17-1 and 13-3. although neither game was as close as the score indicated. I am not the only one who loves baseball. as evidenced by the large tum-out for this year's team. A couple of members of the squad decided to express their feelings of the game and our fearless leader Since I have so much pull on this publication, I promised our aspiring poets I would have their work in this issue of The Messenger. The authors have wished to retain their anonymity. and like any journalist worth his while. I will grant lheir wish. Maybe you can figure them out on your own when you read U1e final stanza. penned by this writer. I love baseball in the spring. Just doing my thing. Kaiser when he rages And running the bases. And I love Marv, too!

I love Coach's developmental stages. Dougie's evolutionary phases, Herrewig when he swings. And chicken wings. And I love Marv. too!

I love batting in t.he cages, Danuser's (who?) many faces, Hartie acting dumb, And Morn. And I love Marv, too!

I Jove laking form drills, Morgs gives me thrills. Hilling off of tees. And Theis. And I love Marv, too! I love Coach when he talks. Miles· wiggly walks, Leeker being a ham, And Stam. And I love Marv, too!

I love Schafs homerun pitches, Chuclcies many wishes, Van Haylen when he hustles, And Ziel's muscles. And I love Marv, too! I love all the pretty fans, Dark and beautiful tans, Lancer victories, And ME! And I love Marv, too! I love dreaming about baseball while in bed, It's better red than dead, Kurbie when he writes. And Leck when he helps. And I love Marv. too!

So there you have it. a couple of guys' thoughts on br'seball and the guys on the team. I know that this time of the year would not be the same for me, without the grand game of baseball, maybe it is that way for some of you reading this right now So; Come and see The fun place to be Is out in the sun Watching Lancer baseball and having fun! Fmd the time to watch your team play. You've heard the line, "Baseball fever. Catch it!'·

GLANCE by Connie Schick "Three up, three down." This chant has been heard around the DMLC softball diamond. TI1e Lancerettes softball team has begun its season. The fi.r st four outings have been doubleheaders for the team. The DMLC softball team has a 5-1 conference record and a 6-2 record overall. In their first double-header against Mankato State, the Lancerettes won the first game and were defeated in the second game. The first game was a battle for the lead In the bottom of the seventh inning Bethel Kemnitz drove in the winning runs by rapping in two runs batted in (RBl's). Laurie Landry went 2-3 at bat, and Beth Lohmiller was the winning pitcher. In the second game Mankato State drove in six runs in the fourth inning. Kate Martin drove in DMLCs only two runs with her triple to right field. Martin was also the losing pitcher. She struck out 7 and walked four Mankato players. According to

Coach Barb Leopold. the Lancerettes could not get their bats on the ball when they needed iL The Lancerettes also split a double-header with St. Olaf. Martin was the winning pitcher. Martin struck out four and walked 7. Landry went 2-2 at bat, while Carrie Waldschmidt went 2-'.t DMLC came on strong near the end ol the game. Hitting proved to be the main problem for the Lancerettes in the second game. SL Olaf had an off-speed pitcher who was a Lori challenge to DMLC. Thompson was the losing pit-· cher for DMLC. The Lancercttes swept both games from St. Mary's. Both games were come-from-behindgames. Thompson went 2-4 at bat, Pam Abraham went 2-3, and Beth Schoppe belted out a triple for 2 RBl's. Wendy Ristow also hit a tnple for I RBI. Lohmiller was the winning pitcher for DMLC. Leopold fell the second game was the best as far as the team playing together. DMLC had split the two previous games, and this was their first double win. Karen Bauer hit a triple, while Thompson and Ristow each contributed a double. Ristow and Martin each stole 2 bases. Martin was the winning pitcher, striking out five and walking 2. The Lancerettes swept two games from St. Teresa. Both games were completed in 5 innings because of the IO-mile innings because of the 10-run rule. The team, as a whole, had a batting average of .786. Lohmiller pitched a 4-hitter in the first game, and Martin pitched a 1hitter to win the second game. Thompson is leading the team in batting with an average of .471. Landry is second with a .440 average. Martin and Abraham are tied for third with averages of .400. ln pitching, Lohmiller has a 3-0 record. Martin. a 3· 1 record; and TI1ompson, a 0-1 record. The Lancerettes are tied for first place so far. They have a good ·chance of making the state

LANCERETTES

DOUBLE UP tournament. They are hoping to find out soon if their season will continue after conference action

is completed They have only 4 conference games left. and are looking for positive results.

WHAT'S IN A NAME? by Dawn Rosenau One day a fellow student came up t.o me and asked a very philosophical question. She did not want to know the meaning of space and time. or why everybody does their laundry at the exact same time. SI 1e simply asked "Why are we called the Lancers?·· TI1is question stunned me. It was seemingly so simple, but I did not know the answer. After my tonsils had been thoroughly aired out I attempted to make an intelligent-reply l suggested that maybe we are to represent crusaders of the faith, or maybe we just liked the name Lancers. Finally I replied. "I really do not know." I decided to make it my business to find out the answer to that daring question. At games we all scream and shout our lungs out declaring that we are the l.ancers. but what does that really mean"! In this article, I will try to portray the truth. and maybe being Lancers will mean more to everybody, To find out our past was not an easy job. Nobody remembered when we acquired lhe Lancer name. I diligently searched through old issues of the Messenger. Not so long ago our school's mascot was a Hilltopper. TI1is cute. chunky caveman represented our school and its teams. As to why our past students chose the name The Hilltoppers is anybody's guess: It might 1ust have something to do

with the location of lhe DMLC campus. Personally, I would have chosen the name The Mountaintoppers, since I often feel like I am scaling a mountainside when I walk up our "hill." In December. 19fi2. the fateful event took place. TI1e college retired the Hilltopper and replaced it wiU1 a Lancer. The Lancer they used as a mascot was a far cry from any Lancer I have ever seen. He looked like an ordinary man without a helmet or horse. Why was the name changed? That is an excellent question, and there is seemingly no answer to it. The college students just decided to use it as the name of their athletic teams. The amazing and exciting revelation proved to be a dud I was really dissatisfied with the unimaginative answer that I received. Therefore. Lancer fans. I will give some answers that I received while I was searching for the meaning behind the Lancer title One person suggested that we wanted a name associated with the Luther era Lancer happened to be alliterative with Luther. and therefore we used it. Another person suggested that we are to be bearers of the faith. and a Lancer is a good and strong symbol for this purpose. So the truth has been revealed, but do feel free to use any an:;wer to the Lancer question that you want to use. I am sure they had a reason for choosing this name. but we may never know for sure.

LANCER

IN 1962

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BEFORE OPENING DAY by Pauf L Danuser As rm sure almost all or you remember, this is the same title I used last year concerning the first article about the baseball team. This year I would like to emphasize the fact that we were able to go outside before opening day, something that hadn't happened in either of my first two years in which I participated on the baseball team. With the unusually warm, dry winter we had, we were practicing outside for about a week before our first game of the season, which was a real treat for all of us. seeing as how nobody really enjoys practicing indoors. A record number of guys went out for the team this year, leaving us very deep in most positions. This fact also makes it very hard for Coach Marv "Real World" Meihack I would not want to have the responsibility of having to decide who gets to suit up for games and who doesn t. For that regard, and others of course, I salute the Lancer mentor. This could be a rebuilding year for the Lancers. Gone from last year's conference championship team are three starting pitchers, half of the infield, an allconference centerfielder and starting catcher, the last two of whom I am especially sad to see go because they were such good friends. This is for you. Tom and Dave. However, the Lancers have some good talent returning. Senior pitcher and tri-captain Pau.J Kaiser, an all-conference performer last year will head the pitching corps, while JeffK.urbis and Scott Herrewig, also tricaptains, will hold down their left field and short stop positions, respectively. Both of them hit over .400 last year and Herrewig set a school record for base hits and was also an all-conference member last year. Lancer baseball fans don't have to write off this year, though. because there is also more experience around the field Dave Leeker is handling the first base position with his

usual finesse, Jon Woldt has been the starting second sacker and Greg Stam, returning after a two year lay-off, is guarding the "hot comer." Rounding out the outfield with Kurbis is Bryan VQn Deylen in centerfield, when he isn't pitching, with help from Tim Pieper(agrace-fun base runner, also) and Doug Stellick and Craig Morgan splitting the rightfield duties. Behind the plate are Dave Hartwig and Pau.J Danuser, a junior from Mesa. Arizona, who will probably be featured in the next issue of The Messenger, if not Sports Illustrated. Don't mind that last comment, I'm just tired and am unable to control what this typewriter pounds out. Paul Thiesfeldt, Stam and Mike Schaefer will help Kaiser and Von Deylen on the mound. Other players who look like they will make valuable contributions to this year·s squad are Dave Dahlberg, Steve Bunde, Dave Ebert, Eric Ziel, Miles Nitz, Jeff Spangenberg. Marty Sylvester, John Gordon and Steve Barne& As stated in my perspective. we opened up with two big victories against North Central by scores of 17-1 and 13-3. Paul Kaiser and Mike Schaefer combined forces m the opener and Von Deylen, Stam and Thiesfeldt threw in the second game. Von Deylen homered in the second

game and Morgan ripped a couple of triples_ On April 4 the Lancers were to host St Paul Bible, but a few snow flakes got in the way of the field and cancelled the games. On Tuesday, April 7 we traveled to St. Paul to play conference r ival Concordia, who was opening their season after only a couple of scrimmages. They looked to be in mid-season form as they won both games by scores of 6-4 and 9-2. Errors plagued the Lancers, with the visitors committing four in both games. Tim Pieper provided a spark in the second contest by belting a homerun over the right centerfield fence. The left-• handed hitting transfer student looks to be a good hitter at Lhis stage of the season and rm sure he wiJJ perform well this year. We are scheduled for one more doubleheader before the Easter break with North Cen~¥al. Upon our return, we will play both Northwestern of Roseville and Mt. Senario. in what looks to be a tough road to the conference crown. Also, as I stated last year, I am a member of the baseball team, and if I defy good journalism rules by using "us" and "we·• when referring to Lhe Lancers, please forgive me. It is hard for me to be objective when reporting my own games, so please bear that in mind and don't hold it against me. or against my call.

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LANCER T EN NI S HAS NEW FACE( S) by Paul L Danuser Coach Dennis Gorsline has some very good reasons for going to tennis practices these aJternoons. Oh sure. he goes out there to help the team in the usual ways and to learn more about the game himself. The reasons I am referring to, are the same six reasons I would take over coaching duties if he would ask me to. As I briefly mentioned in my column in last month's Messenger, this year's tennis team has six women on the squad. Although it it unlikely any of them will compete in any of the matches the guys will be participating in, they will have an exhibition with Bethany College of Mankato later this spring. Since interest seems to be booming among the ladies, it is apparent that they will field their own team starting next year. The ladies out for the team this year arejuniorsAnn e Rank, who has gone out for the team the past nvo years also, Lisa Albrecht and Mary McCain: and freshmen Pat Lemke, Sally Zastrow and Terri Roeder. From seeing these gals play, I'm sure they will make a very good team when they get their program organized. I wish them lots of luck

Once again, lhis year's team looks to be one of the mainstays in the conference race. Gone from last year's team are Marc Meihack, Bill Otto, Tim Plath and Jim Hahn. That would normally give a coach some cause for concern, but there are some very good players returning to this year's squad. Sophomore Paul Wilde will take over the number one singles position, and will be followed by senior John Kolander. Rounding out the singles places will be Joo Hall, John Hartwig, John Asheomacher and Don Kolander. Freshmen Dave Weber and Jason Muench could also supply some help when they get some more playing experience. The team opened its season with a convincing 9-0 victory over Minnesota Bible. That was folJowed by a 6-3 win over Concordia of St. Paul, one of the teams favored in the conference. The netter's bubble was temporarily burst with a 7-2 loss at the hands of non-conference foe. Willmar Community My early prognosis is that this wifl be an exciting team to watch in any of their home meets, so I strongly urge you to catch some Lancer tennis action on the home courts.

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Changed Names Dept. ( books whose titles were changed before publishing)

1. Alls Well That Ends Well, changed to War and Peace by Tolstoy

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by HG. Wells 4. Salinas Valley to East of Eden, by J. Steinbeck 5. IncidentAt West Egg; also Among Ash Heaps and Millionaires, Trimalchio at West Egg, On the Road to West Egg, God-Hatted Gatsby, and The High-Bounding Lover changed to The Great Gatsby by F.C. Fitzgerald

Misinformation Dept I. Xman is not a modem term used due to athiests, but dates back to the twelfth century Anglo-Saxon Chronide. It is sometimes thought that the 'x' was meant to symbolize the cross, but is more likely that it goes back to the Greek spelling of Christ which begins with an "X''. 2. Whistler's mother, Whistler never called it that His title was An-angemeot in Gray and

Black. 3. James Watt never invented the steam engine, nor did he claim to. Watt merely made important improvements on the existing steam engine invent~ by Newcome. · 4. Coriolis

Force doesn't determine the direction of the swirling water leaving a basin or bathtub. Coriolis force doesn't act on such small waters, but

more on large bodies of water. 5. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: The Devil referred to in this old sa,ying refers to the seam in a wooden ships hull which was " the devil"

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STATE FAIR HELD ON DMLC CAMPUS by Kurt Rosenbaum "Meet me in New Ulm, my darling, meet me at the fair ... " The state fair came to DMLC on May 2 - and what a fair it was, complete with games, kissing booth, and tunnel of love. This was the annual Spring Activities Banquet - "'A Day at the Fair." The gates to the fairgrounds opened at 6:00 when the games began. Softball toss, ring toss. guess your weight ping-pong toss, and strength meter were available to try your skill. Wmners received gift certificates for SOit to the Round Table as prizes. At 6:30 the feast began. Old country favorites were served: baked chicken. baked ham, baked potatoes, green beans. corn. rolls. and fresh salad. Apple and peach pie topped off the menu. Everything lit togeU1er so well that all who ate were well satisfied - and perhaps, over· satisfied \\'hile the lair-goers were still savoring the fantastic meal. Coach Gary Dallmann introduced the male and female

Senior Athletes. 1981 recipients of the award, chosen by election, are John Kolander of Appleton, W1Sc., and Laurie Landry of South Haven. Mich. Then Randy Cochran took the podium and announced the Collegiate Council officers for 1981-82. Diane Schramm was re-elected as treasurer and Randy Cochran will serve another year as president. Karen Janke will succeed Betsy Geisert as secretary, and Dave Ebert will be succeeded by the new vice-president, Dave

Schleef. Visitors to the fair were then granted free-time before the entertainment began. Many used the time to try their hands at winning the games again; others visited with friends; still others tried only to digest the food they had overeaten. But the entertainment soon began. The show was opened with a welcome by the fair's own chorus. Then the audience viewed the first episode of a continuing saga. "The Marvelous Misadventures of Fred." 'Tney

witnessed first-hand Fred's antics with the likes of Stella, Delores, and Martha They listened to a local group, the Minnesota Melody Makers AllState Swing Choir, perform, and listened intently as four very qualified judges (Prof. and Mrs. Erich Sievert, Karl Tague, and Barb from the kitchen) chose the tastiest pie from a large field of entrants. The winner was an ice-cream pie prepared by Tutor Pasch and Pete Schumacher. Songs. a local talent show, a greased pig chase, square dancing by the competition champions, and a hog-calling contest completed the entertainment. For every fair, there must be a king and queen. This year's competition began with Deb Tetzlaffs introduction of last year's princess, Miss Beverlee Haar. Princess Bev's last act as monarch was to hold the basket of envelopes. Then the contestants were introduced: Professor and Mrs. Arnold Koelpin, Professor and Mrs. Sievert, Professor and Mrs. Waldemar

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Nolte, and Dean and Mrs. Thomas Zarling. Each was first asked to do some form of entertainment, and then each was confronted with a situation at the fair which they, as king and queen, would have to remedy. Due to the closeness between the contestants. the announcement of the winner will wait until

a later time. With the chorus' finale came the close of another fair. All who attended enjoyed themselves, and on behalf of everyone, The Messenger would like to extend warmest thanks and congratulations on a job well done to all those involved with making "A Day at the Fair" a success!

DMLC ART CLUB EXIBITS CAMPUS TALENT by Beth llluersdorf No, the library did not get new wallpaper. However. the colorful designs were not figments of the imagination, either. The bright additions to our studious building were part of the Art Fair. April 23-30 were the dates for this display. It was composed entirely of work done by DMLC students. Entries were submitted by sophomores, seniors, and mostly by juniors, who have art class trus year. The entries were

not judged, rather the purpose of the show was just to display the talents of many of our students to the whole student body. Thanks should be extended to the Art dub, advised by Professor Averbeck, who put together and did all the work involved in this Fair. Because of their hard work, the student body has been able to view this talent among us, which otherwise might have remained hidden.

BOOK DEDICATED TO PROFESSOR following Christ, a book of prayers based on the Imitation of Christ by Thomas a'Kempis, has been dedicated to Professor Theordore Hartwig. The book was written by Ron Klug, a freelance author living in the Twin

Cities. Klug is a graduate of Dr. Martin Luther College ('62) and mentions in the dedication that Professor Hartwig introduced him to the Imitation of ChriRt. The book was recently published by Concordia

COLLEGIATE COUNCIL OFFICERS ELECTED by Janet Kindt At the end ol April. Cullegiale Council officers for the 1981-82 school year were elected Randy Cochran was elected president for his second year. The new vice-president will be Dave Schleef. Karen Janke will be the secretary. Diane Schramm was re-elected to the office of treasurer. One of the plans the Council has for next year will be a day of fellowship with Bethany Lu• thera.n College. One of the major goals for next year is to try to get_

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CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTS PLAY The Tale of Peter Rabbit was once again brought to life for the younger generation. An audience of children outnumbered the adults as over 2000 children came to witness the antics of many animal characters.

The cast of this performance was delighted with the responses of their audience as the children shouted and laughed The hours of rehearsal were rewarded as The Tale of Peter Rabbit was acknowledged by young and old.

by Nancy Beck I used to hear a lot of things to use a preposition for. As a child I would come home all muddy and my mother always asked, "'Where did you come from?'" When Daddy didn't want to watch football anymore. he said, "Turn the T.V. off." If I went out on weekends they both asked, ''Where are you going to?" Prepositions were great to end a sentence with. What other purpose was the preposition for? If I didn't put one at the end. f didn't know where my sentence was going to. As a college freshman, I was hit with a reality I wasn't ready for. All over my first composition were red circles and the words, ·;vou cannot use prepositions at the end of a sentence. That is a no-no." I couldn't use a preposition to end a sentence with. I put my hand up and asked the professor. "Then where do you put it at?" He knew it wasn't going to be an easy habit to break me of. Weeks and weeks that profes;or struggled long hours with me and my habit, and it is something I must thank him for. Now I know that that is a no-no, and I never use a preposition with which to end a sentence with.

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Mayl~8I ' by Anonymous Of all types of music in America today, there is not one type of music that is stereotyped, ridiculed categorized, or judged more than the music of rock and roll Sweeping generalizations are made when rock is labeled as loud, dirty, cheap, shallow, or evil. Yes, it is true that many of the rock bands of today are as they are labeled. and even more true. many of these bands are satanic. Groups such as· Black Sabbath. Black Oak Arkansas. Kiss, and Queen have all openely admitted to and condoned the worship of Satan. Since we are Christians we will want to avoid anything or anyone involved in the work of Satan and therefore should abstain from listening to Satanic music Notice. I said Satanic music, not all Rock music. After reading a number of articles written by members of the Wisconsin Ev. Luth. Synod. I have come to many conclusions. The most important one being that the judgments placed on rock music are both uneducated and premature. Society should judge rock with more of an open mind Because I am a devoted listener of rock music, I have become very familiar ~ith many of the rock bands present in our society. I have studied the lyrics of many of the artist's songs and have even read up on the artists themselves. When I am confronted with prejudiced remarks such as "Rock music is worthless, maybe even detrimental to society," I become very irritated. People that make remarks like this are using uneducated judgmenL They have never really given rock music a chance, nor have they tasted the variety of

EDITORIAL by Dawn Fuerstenau It's the end of the year. If any of you feel the same way I do. then right now you are breathing a sigh of r elier as the last papers are typed and handed in. the last lecture notes are taken, and that last trunk is packed and stacked in the storage room. Graduation is just a few short days away. However, before you leave this campus for the summer. I would like to express a few thoughts. On behalf of the staff I would first like to congratulate the Seniors. Soon you'll be receiving your calls and beginning your work among God's lambs. We wish tor you Goo's richest blessings and His guiding hand as you leave this hill for the last time. We would like to thank the faculty and students.alike for the support and encouragement they have shown the Messenger this year we·ve gone through many changes as the result of the suggestJons and criticisms of many who cared enough to express them. You are aJJ essential to the newspaper. We would also like to express our appreciation to our advisor. Professor A. Koestler. This has been his second year as Messenger advisor. and his help and guidance deserve special mention. He has been able to put up with us! And finally, as editor I would publically like to thank the staff for all the hard work they put into the paper. The Messenger has grown and expanded this year. and I think we've done a great job that can become even better next year. I won't be the editor then - after two years it's time to turn over the position to someone else. Although f've done my share of complaining about missed deadlines, blotchy pictures, and the tong hours of work on Layout into the middle or the night thinking the issue would never be finished, I'd do it all again. There's something wonderful about working hard together. seeing the finished product come out eight times a year and knowing we did the best possible job. I wouldn't want to trade that kind of satisfaction for anything. I leave you in the best possible hands, however. Miriam Zimmermann will be occupying the chief position next year, and she's already proven her initiative and dedication to the paper. rm looking forward to seeing most of you here at DMLC next year, and pray that God would grant you a restful and blessed summer. Have a great vacation!

CON ROCK MUSIC MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH by Gwen Tjernagel I am sure all of you have at one time or another listened to Rock and Roll music, either by design or by accident, if you live around teenagers for any length of time. Outside of the average adult reaction of "tum that racket down!", did you ever wonder just what. if any, real effect such prolonged exposure might have on a human body? How is it that the young person who is too tired lo lift a dish towel after supper can later go out with a group of friends and dance most of the night with mind-boggling maneuver s and have energy left over? Such a phenomenon made me wonder whether there were any real physiological effects of rock music. After doing some reading on the subject, I discovered that there is a definite correlation between the hearing of rock music and its being translated into physical reactions. One girl was overheard telling a friend after a rock concert, "You not only HFAR their music, but you FEEL it, too - deep down inside where music is synthesized into emotions and feelings." This may help to explain the connection between hormone secretions the often obscene nature of the dances performed to the throbbing beat and the tremendous energy output sustained by the dancers. My own experience has been getting a headache, not being able to hear myseU think, and a

general uneasiness whenever my kids and their friends have the radio, records, or tapes blaring away with rock music. Having attended an occasional live performance I can state that the noise level and constant throbbing beat of the band created an unwholesome effect on me. An article in the April, 1968. issue of Time magazine tel ls about the effect of using sound waves in the growth and development of plant life. A Canadian woman scientist found that sound waves caused wheat seedlings to grow 3 times faster than with conventional methods sound waves affect the plant's metabolism. Several scientists further found that shrill sounds projected into liquid media coagulated proteins. They cited the recent teenage fad of taking raw eggs to a rock concert and placing them at the foot of the stage; midway through the concert they could be eaten hardboiled! The book Music for Your Health by Prodolsky states that "because the auditory neNes (in the ear) are more widely disbibuted and have more extensive connections than those of other nerves of the body, there is scarcely a function of the human body which may not be affected by musical tones." Think of your own reactions to music - any type - that really " got to" you; how did you react to consonant chords as opposed to dissonant chords, what effect do major or

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PRO LET'S HEAR IT FOR ROCK & ROLL poor taste and draw the biased judgment that all rock is as bad or worse. They only show their ignorance in this uneducated manner. In the meantime. lhe really good rock groups are getting the raw end of the deal. Their works of art go unnoticed, or on the other extreme. get criticized. If Grandma Storey bakes a horrible apple pie, does that mean all her baked goods will be as bad? Or if Grandma Koesller creates a luscious cream pie, will her chocolate chip cookies be just as tasty? Rock groups are members of society. You are a member of society. Their music deserve.-, a fair trial. Are you giving them a fair chance? All rock music is not created evil Every group has its own style, each with a different message to deliver. To put all these groups together into one category is both unfair and incorrect. Since each rock group has its own style and each a different message to deliver, rock is a music of variety, more so than any other type of music. It is the most honest and realistic music I !mow of. Rock portrays society as it is. It is not fake. it does not cover up anything. It does not portray a sugar-coated dreamworld of love with repetitious. unoriginal and unimaginative lyrics. Love is a beautilul theme but it is often overplayed and highly exaggerated in many pop hits. But have you ever read or listened to any or the lyrics of a song performed by a good clean, rock band These lyrics portray themes of real life. Society must be made aware of some of the excellent clean rock music produced by many talented rock artists. They could experience the ingenuity and precision of the works of the

Alan Parson Project, or the soothing lightness of the sounds of Genesis. Likewise. they would be thrilled by the strong-arm. metal crashing tunes of Rush. There is a group with a message and sound for everyone. There is no other music lhal can produce the effects that rock can produce. After you've flunked three test.'- in a row. sometimes the only thing that can pick you up is a song like REO's "Keep Pushin!{" and I always know the weekend is here when "Let the Good Times" by the Cars blasts through the dorms. Songs like that can pick you up and help release all ten• sion. while others. such as Cat Steven's "Morning Has Broken." Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" and Led Zepplin's "Stairway to Heaven" can mellow and relax you. How easily people are fooled when they fall for the common belief that rock mus1aans possess very little talent. Many of these musicians write all their own music and lyrics. play several different inslruments and are the lead vocalists. It is true that much of our rock music can be considered harmful to our society. Satanic music and drug-pushing music can leave lasting impressions on the gullible youth of today. But if given a fair chance. I am convinced that good dean rock will demonstrale its true worth. The constant slereotyping and swift judgment against rock music is unjustifiable. Even David in the Bible appreciated good. soothing music. There is more to understand about rock than is expected. I am convinced that society should judge rock with an open mind. I always have been. Are you?

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Felsing. Catherine Saginaw, MI

Fickau, Sharon Hartland, WI

Becker, Raetta Phoenix, AZ

Dran r. Zarling pastor ID. Zarling

Beckmann. Deborah Annandale, VA

Carmichael Lisa Dakota, MN

Dorn. Wendy Winona, MN

Douglas. Jill Neenah, WI

Fi nn, Mary Ann Arbor, Ml

Freier, Rachel St Joseph. Ml

Fritz. Janice Waukesha, WI

Bethke, Ruth Loretto. MN

Ouehlmeyer, Linda Hayfield, MN

Block, Michelle Saginaw, Ml

Brandt, Rebecca Readfield WI

Eckelber g. Audrey Kendall, WI

Enderle, Margaret Slinger, WI

Gehl, Elizabeth New Ulm, MN

Geiger, Cynthia Marathon City, WI

Haaning. Jill Milwaukee, WI

Hadler, Tamara

Geisert, Elizabeth Ogallala. NE

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R Giese, Nancy Pompano Beach, FL

Grambow, Helene Melvin, Ml

Groening, Steven Columbus, WI

Grosinske. Steven Baraboo, WI

Grosse, Amanda Morton Grove. lL

Bylas, AZ

Hammer, Cynthia Southgate. Ml

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0 \ Hartman, Stacie Pigeon, Ml

Jaeckel, Marie Fort Atkinson. WI

Kaiser. Paul

Milwaukee, WI

Hass, Brenda Genoa. WI

Headrick, Kellie

Saginaw. Ml

Henke. Rebecca Montello, WI

Heyer, Kurt

Fl Wayne, IN

Hoenecke, Anna Del Mar, CA

Hoffmann, Randy South Milwaukee, WI

TO A CllY ON A HilJ.

God's Blessings Class of 1981

Four years ago, you had a dream Your dream . .. to become a Lutheran schoolteacher, The place to fulfill your dream ... Dr. Martin Luther College Through the past four years, you have learned so much . the joys and blessings of friendship, â&#x20AC;˘the abilities to become a responsible teacher, and the meaning of dedicaling your life You have felt . . . the everlasting love of our lord, the happiness of friendship, and the sadness of heartache. Ma11JI days you wondered if you were doing the right thing, and many days you knew you were There were many times of disappointment and sadness, but even more times of contentment and happiness. Now, as you look back, you see the many friends and memories you have made. You have been an example for those of us who are still striving to fulfil{ our dream. Four years ago. you had a dream. in just a few days. your dream will be fulfilled Thank-you for helping those of us who are still striving to fulfill our dream. Our wish for you is a simple oneÂˇ Remember God ... He made your dream possible. From us who will remember you after you are gone . Farewell to you and the memories we shared with you, ft WO$ but yesterday we met in a dream.

A place of refuge, high upon a hill you shine I gaze upon your crowning steeples, overseeing earth's domain; A strong forearm, a tool of Heaven 's eternal Kmg: You shall forever stand; uplifting, reaching boundaries measureless to time and space.

by Nancy Kluba/1

Jaeckel, Tamara Fort Atkinson, WI

Kiehler, Annette Memphis, Ml

How I have shunned your gifts of golden fire; So long I mocked your works inside me Works unknown were hid until I saw my King touch me, uncovering your flaming glow. Thus your engravings moued my hands and heart: You claimed your purpose; unknowingly I woke and joined you in the fight. Now my short visit ends, and with that end I part, Yet your continued stand proclaims around the world the King and His eternal Word. His hand will keep you and the men that move your soul: And here my stolen heart will rest. unmovable within this hope: the coming of our King. Michelle

April '81

Hohenstein, Ann Lake City. MN

Jankowski, Roselyn Milwaukee, WI

Kolander, John Appleton, WI

0 Hartford, WI

Kurbis, Jeffrey Benton Harbor, Ml

Lohmiller, Beth Henry, SD

Luedtke, Luann Jefferson, WI

Maertz, Laurel Marshall, MN

Lutze, Joni Manitowoc, WI

Miller, Jeffrey Oshkosh, WI

Moll, Philip Oshkosh, WI

Moore, Cheryl Kenosha, WI

Kuehl, Daniel

Beaver Dam, WI

Lewis, Debra Lewiston. MN

Melcher, Carrie Amherst, WI

Landry, Laurie South Haven, Ml

Kuhlmann, Kathy Hokah, MN

Koltz, Kristin

Micketti, Deborah Seattle, WA

Lange, John Watertown, WI

Malchow, Helen Prairie du Chien, WI

Most. Cynthia Prescott. WI

Leitzke, Debra Manitowoc. WI

Martin, Becky Midland, MJ

Nass, Jill Watertown, .WI

Lemke, Elaine Cudahy, WI

Martin, Darci Mequon, WI

Oechler, Marie Kenosha, WI

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l Paustian, David Watertown, WJ

Pfeifer. Gene Fort Atkinson. Wl

Richgruber, Rhonda Rhinelander. WI

Root. Brian Pontiac. Ml

Schultz, Janis Milwaukee. WI

Schultz, Mark Durand, Ml

Stelljes. Wendy New Ulm, MN

Tacke. Lin New Ulm. MN

W;ue, Danette Milwaukee, WI

Wastrack. Donna Green Lake. WI

Pfeifer. Michael Helenville. WI

Pingel. Edith LansinR, Ml

Schlawin, Matthew Rugen. Vrvian Kirkwood. MO North Massapequa, NY

Schultz. Natalie Wausau. WI

Schulz, Cynthia Akaska SO

Priour, Natalie Edna, TX

Schmelzer. Karleen Remus. Ml

Smith. Rebecca Milwaukee. Wl

Thierfelder, Ruth Wt-st Palm Beach. FL

Turany. Rachel Phoenix, AZ.

Ulrich, Timothy Burnsville. MN

Welke, Joel Watertown. WI

Wendorf, Susan Lacrosse. WI

Whitby. Laurie Oak Creek. WI

Proeber, Kevin Cudahy, WI

Schmidt. Kim Wausau. WI

Sorenson. Julie Climax, MN

Ungemach. Margaret Kenosha. WI

Wilde, Michael Milwaukee. WI

Reiter, Connie Willmar, MN

Schroedeďż˝ Rebecca New Ulm. MN

Steinbach, Paul Tucson. AZ.

Vetter. Susan Eau Claire. WT

Yanz, Susan New Ulm. MN

Rhoades. Giselle Fort Lupton, CO

Schultz. Debra Montello. WI

Stellick, Douglas Monroe. Ml

Waedekin. Robert Milwaukee, WI

Zink. Susan Hales Comers. WI

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WELCOME TO CEDAR CREEK by Nancy Beck Ten years ago I left Cedar Creek. At me age of eighteen I had felt that my entire life was yet to be lived. I was off to California: to find fame and fortune and to see the world Time away from my hometown was what my youth required of me. I left on aJunedaythatwas full of the perfection of spring in the country. The air was dear and the sun poured light on every blade of new grass. The breeze was gentle and wrapped its warm arms around me. The distinctive scent of spring was in the air: a mixture of apple blossoms, fresh grass, warm earth and recently plowed fields. The air was constantly in motion, echoing the activity of the renewal of life in the earth. Why hadn't the day been dreary and gray with rain? It would have been easier to go if dark douds had hung over head and the chill of rain had covered everything. The scene at the airport was one that must have been performed by a thousand parents and children. My mother fought back tears for the first five minutes and then they streamed down her face. She was brimmmg with advice, which she readily shared with me. "Take care of yourself. Get plenty of rest. Make sure you eat right" My father was his usual staid, collected self. Yet, in his eyes I saw the sadness and the realization of what his youngest child was about to do. He hugged me goodbye and heJd me tighter than ever before. His prickly beard nestled against the smooth skin of my cheek. Daddy was not one to share his feelings and I loved him all the more for his expression of love. That was ten years ago. Now as 1 sat in the plane that was ta.king me back, I wondered if the parting had actually happened as I remembered I wondered if any of Cedar Creek was as I remembered. What was the town like? Who were the people who lived there? California had been my life for so long that the time before it seemed only a daydream. I thought back on the tiny little town that had been my home. Cedar Creek was in the heart of nowhere. It was a sleepy little village with a deliberate pace to life. The town was typicaJ of towns in northern W1Sconsin; it consisted of two grocery stores, a drug store, a post office. a hardware store. three churches and four bars. The streets were wide and empty. In the daytime the storefronts drew attention away from the void of the pavement. At night the street lights illuminated the barren spaces. At the end of town ran the trickle of water from which the village derived its name; it was slow and shallow. The stream kept moving on, but never seemed to grow. The people of Cedar Creek were staunch conservatives. Change was an evil in and of itself. The population was only five hundred, but those with status quo ideals had plenty of company. I remembered my father expressing a theory that was widely popular in the country, and being verbally tarred and feathered by a half dozen men.

I had been in the air for only twenty minutes, but my mind was far away from the journey I was taking. In my mind's eye, I walked down the main street of the town. The business district was two and a half blocks long. In front ol me was the hardware store. The owner and manager of the place was a round man in his fifties. As a child I knew him only as Steve; no one ever extended the courtesy of using his last name. Steve had the perfect Santa Claus frame, but that was where the similarity ended. His hairless head looked like the surface of an enormous egg. My father referred to him as Thieving Steve. It was true that he could

variety of objects on the shelves. The store was filled with the scents of fresh fruits and the pungent odor of boxes or soap. As I grew, a number of shelves became more accessible and I could see the treasures they contained One part of the store was filled with kitchen utensils and towels. There was even a rack of toys. My elderly aunt often brought me to the store. She caught up on the weekly gossip and I drifted through the aisles, envis.ioning all kinds of far away worlds. But the store was going to be dirferent. My mother had written aboul the renovations and the modem look the builrung had now. I was struck by the fact

left my hometown, I would still

carry part of it with me. "Roots," he said, "can never be removed from our soul. We may escape the place that gave birth to our personality, but we may never escape the shaping it has done." Had he known then that I would leave Cedar Creek? I was surprised by the vividness with which I recalled his words to ~He had been correct in what he had said Cedar Creek was no longer home, but I always carried it with me, sometimes even when I fought to ignore il I had not given thought to those words of the town sage since the day he spoke them. The reminder of them made me realize that Cedar

"The distinctive scent of spring was In the air: a mlxture of apple blossoms, fresh grass, warm earth and recently plowed fields." not be trusted as far as he could be thrown. I had thought Steve was the most dishonest man ever. With ten years of California behind me, I could now see how wrong I had been in that judgmenl Steve was a shoplifter compared with the corruption I had seen. As J continued to visualize Cedar Creek, I saw Walter's Store. It was one of the town's two grocery stores. I remembered its three tall steps up to the door and the worn gray wooden floorboards throughout. The boards were cracked and warped and sometime my feet were entertained by sliding across them. I had often wandered through the aisles of the store, being fascinated by the

that the town to which I was returning would not be the town I had left. Looking out of the plane window and watching the clouds pass, I wondered how much of life had really passed Just what was I returning to? The thought of Walter's reminded me of Mr. Holt. He used to sit on the steps of the store every day and watch the world go by. He was a shy little man with a sweet disposition. His creaky old limbs were aJways in the same position on the stairs. He sat on the middle step, as if the top step were too exalted a place and the bottom one too inconvenient for brittle bones and aged muscles. Mr. Hoff was the Solomon of Cedar Creek. He once told me that even when I

Creek had been very prominent in my life in California. Those thoughts were comforting because as the clouds continued to pass by the plane window, my fright grew. I was no longer certain where J was going or why Was the present so much different from ten years ago? Then I had wanted nothing more than to leave the small town, yet now I was returning. Was the course of my life so radically altered that now 1 wanted to return? They were retorical questions. Of course my life had changed. I was no longer the immature, adolescent girl who had marveled at the trickery or Thieving Steve or had pondered the mysteries of the wisdom of Mr. Hoff. Now I was older and

certainly wanted to believe I was wiser. I had found my direction in life. Still, there was a great deal of the girl left inside the woman I had become. The girl was the part of me that was afraid of returning. That girl had found Cedar Creek to be stifling. But was the Cedar Creek of today the same as the Cedar Creek of ten years ago? I had been away from the town for ten years. But 1had lived there for eighteen. It should not have been surprising that my memories were still vivid A woman in her sixties took the seat directly in front of me, and my thoughts once again shifted to the past. I no longer thought about the town, but rather about our house in the country. As a child I had though it was huge; nine of us lived there so it must have been huge. The building â&#x20AC;˘ was one hundred and fifteen years old A coat of fresh while paint covered the wood siding, and the hand-blown glass windows were bordered by a majestic blue. The house had features that were unique; the solid oak beams that formed it. the frosted-glass window in the front door, and the trap door in the kitchen floor which was the entrance to the basement. Those things were almost magical to me because I had nevu seen tht!lfl in any other home. I remembered the sensation caused by shiny wood floors in the dead of winter, no pair of slippers was warm enough to keep the stiff chill from creeping to the feet The house was perpetually making sounds. I once a'iked my mother why it creaked so often... It's just settling." Her response stuck me as amusing and 1 replied. "It has been settling for over a hundred years. Will it be done soon?" But it never was done and so continued to murmur in the night. Down the road was a house that was similar to ours, but it had been built a few years after ours. The feature that stood out in my mind was not the house. but the inhabitant. Mrs. Sneeman was a bitter old woman with a penchant for nastiness. She had two old watch dogs of a nature similar to hers. One day while I was playing in the back yard, I heard her calling. "Here kitty, kitty, kitty." Her call made no sense to me. Our family was the only one for miles that had a cat, and I knew Mrs. Sneeman despised them. She called again. "Come here little kitty. Here kitty, kitty, kitty." Soon I saw Max, our tomcat, running over. The dogs were at Mrs. Sneeman's side. "Here kitty, kitty, kitty." Max went within inches of the three of them and then Mrs. Sneeman revealed her plan "Go get Âˇem. Rex! Go alter 'em, Duke! Run, boys!" Max headed for the nearest tree and I ran to the house, shouting the story of what had happened My heart beat so fast I thought it would leap right out of me. I ran to my mother and frantically told her the story She told me that my idea of what had happened must have been mistaken, and

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May 1981 the Cedar Creek of Thieving Steve and Mr. Hoff and Mrs. Sneeman. where was f going? As I sat on the plane, I looked around at a sea of unfamiliar faces. Was this how the people of my hometown would look to me? Their expressions contained no acknowledgement of me. I did not know them. No one recognized me. I wanted to shout and

( continued from p. 6) she spoke to me in quiet tones that calmed me. Later that day she was on the telephone with Mrs. Sneeman, straightening out the matter, and suggesting that perhaps Mrs. Sneeman should get a cat of her own if her clogs needed one for sport. That day seemed ancient history to me now. Max had been dead a long time, and Mrs. Sneeman had died. too. I recalled that my father had written that her house had been tom down. So much had happened since I left There seemed to be alterations in every facet of the life I had known. Mrs. Sneeman had been an institution of my childhood The old familiar sights and sounds were far away. I wanted to return to them, but they were no longer in existence. The woman in front or me got up and moved to another seat. I too was tired of looking out of the window, although I had seen little of the sights it offered. I longed for the hills or rural Wis<'onsin. My mind carried me to the curving hill,; and I remembered what it was like to rest In the fields. For a few moments I was there. I was sitting down in a field. and the brittle blades of grass crackled their displeasure. I stretched out my legs and Hattened the living blades into a soft carpet. A wann, gentle breeze ran its fingers through my hair and carried the sweet scent of long donnant fields growing wild. In the distance, the creek carried on a long dissertation as it flowed toward greater streams. It was a whispering trickle in the middle of the summer heat. I heard the voices of my brothers and sisters as they stomped <Ner the rocks and pelted one another with sprays of water. The water was pure and the hungry minnows were easily seen as they approached bare toes. I was surrounded by sloping hills. It were as if a sculptor had placed hands on the area to create a work of art, but had stopped realizing no improvements could be made. Each hill rose unassumingly from the one before it and joined the next in an easy union. A bit of turbulence snapped me out of my visions of the country. I wondered if that part from my youth would be the same. I had always felt the hand

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•"lbe water wu pure and tbe hantrY mbmowa were eully eeen u they approadaed bare toea.'' of God as I sat in that field and viewed the splendors of nature I wanted it to be just as it had been ten years ago. I guess I wanted everything to be the same: the town. the people. the house, the countryside, and even my family. In my mind, I could see my mother working in her garden. When we first moved to the house, Mother was easily able to handle the large plot of ground which was filled with row upon row of vegetables. With each passing year, her capacity had lessened. First the corn was left out, then the melons, next the squash. then the peppers. the carrots. and the lx>ets. Thi-; year

tell them who I was. I wantt.d to tell them that I was from Cedar Creek and that they surely must know me. They all went about their business and ignored the silent pleadings they could not receive. Was this the way it would be when I got to Cedar Creek? The plane would land in a few short minutes. I knew then that I would never return to my Cedar Creek. That town was a produce in the past. But I could still go to the Cedar Creek that could be found on a map. My parents were both living in that Cedar Creek: my mother. whose hands were shaky with age. and my father, who longed for the physical abilities of his youth. I was certain they had • plenty of townspeople for me ro meet. While I had been struggling with my emotions. the plane had landed. I looked out the window one last time and I saw a banner that was held high by a couple whose faces were familiar to me. My parents' sign said. WELCOMF. HOME. but I knew lhat for me it meant WELCOME TO CEDAR

the garden consisted of little more than a couple hills of potatoes and a row or two of peas and beans. They were picked by the hands which penned letters to me in a feeble. broken handwriting. I pictured my mother walking to the house from the garden. She went along the worn-earth path next to the driveway. Near the garage stood my father, who tinkered on some engine. It was a part of the lawn mower and it sat on his workbenC'h outside the garage. Daddy was not able to crawl under the cars and truC'ks as he once had. He still managed to keep his mechanical skills

finely tuned by working on smaller engines. I pictured my parents just as they would be when I landed. and not as they had been when I left. I con~idered the fact that all my other reflections were set in the past. but l saw my parents as they would be now. Where was the town I had been remembering'.' I was startled by the realization that that place was no where to be found n,e Cedar Creek of ten years ago no longer existed. The fright of the girl inside me left now. for the plaC'P. the girl had feared was no longer in existen re. But if I could not return to the Cedar Creek of my childhood,

AUTHORS REVEALED The Messenger would like to reveal the names of the authon; of the short stories we have printed. The author of "Sheep First" in our February issue is Randy Kramer. Johanna Landvatter wrote "Agatha's Trunk'" which appeared in our March issue. The author of "Circles" in last month's paper would like to remain anonymous. We greatly appreciate them giving us the 1 privilege of printing their work in the Messenger. We hope mor~ people will do likewi.c;e.

POOR DOHM'S AIMANAC ======================================== (A treasury of infonnation you may never use) by Al Dohm Timely Deaths Dept I. Thomas Jefferson: ( 17431826) Suffering from illness the 83 year old former president still wanted to last until the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. F'rom his sickbed on July 4, 1826, he asked. "This is the fourth?" Told that it was. he died peacefully. 2. John Adams ( 1735-1826) Also wanting to live to July 4, 1826, he held on until then. Before dying he reportedly said "Jefferson survives • .. Independence forever," unaware that his old friend had died a few hours earlier. 3 . Dr. Joseph Green: (17911863) On his deathbed, Green

looked at his own doctor and

said " congestion." lben he tf'ok his own pulse, said "stopped," and died 4. Mark Twain: ( 1835-1910) Born during the year of Haley'.s comet, Twain always said he came into the world with Haley's comet and he would go out with it. When Haley's comet returned in 19 IO. Twain died on April 21 of that year. 5. Arnold Schonberg: (18741951) Born on Sept. 13, Schonberg felt that 13 would play a role in his death. Reasoning that 7+6= 13 he figured that hie; 76th year would be crucial. Looking at the calender. he discovered that July 13 fell on Friday. He resolved not to leave his bed all day lest an accident befall him. Shortly be-

fore midnight on the 13th his wife came to reassure him. He muttered .. hannony" and dit'd al 11 :47-13 minutes before midnight on Friday. April 13 of his 76th year.

Mlalnformatlon Oepl I . Life preserver. What most people call a life preserver is what sailers call a ring buoy. A life preserver. strictly speaking. is similar to what most people call a life jacket 2. Petrified wood: The wood doesn't really turn to stone. The minerals in the water which is in the wood infultrate the wood and under special conditions, the minerals replace the wood cells over many years. No organic material really can tum to stone. 3. Pledge of Allegiance: This

ritual statement did not come into existance until 1892 and was first printed in the magazine Youth's Companion by Francis Bellamy. one of the staff members. It was originally part of a promotion celebrating Columbus Day. •1. Bears: Bears do not hibernate. Hibernation requires the lowering of body temperature. heartbeat, and breathing. Bears merely sleep and can be awakened and become active in a few minutes. 5. Stutz Bearcat: Always associated with the roaring twenties - F. Scott Fitzgerald, Vanity Fair, and flappers. The famf\US bearcat w.-s old hat by the.1 being introduced in 1914. It wasn't much of a perlonner,

either. It weighed almost !5000 lbs. and had a horsepower of 60.

Repeating Rerun Dept

I. Casablanca ( 1!>43. w. tlumphrey Bogart. Ingrid Bergman) 2. King Kong ( 1933 w. Bruce Cabot. Fay Wray) 3. The Magnificent Seven , 1960 w . Yul Brynner) 4. The Malte.e Falcon (19-11 w. Humphrey Bogart Mary Astor) 5. The Adventures of Robin Hood ( 1938 w. Errol Flynn) 6. The African Queen ( 1951 w. Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn) 7. The Birds ( I963 w. Rod Tayler. Tippi Hedren) 8. Citizen Kane(l94 I w. Orson Welles)

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NEW ULM HISTORY

PART FIVE

THE TURNVEREIN SOCIElY by Greg Boll In the last section of our New Ulm History series, we concluded our study of the Sioux Uprising. This time we will focus on the New Ulm Turnverein Society. Numerous cities and towns across America have their Turner Societies. The original Turnverein was founded in Berlin, Germany, in 1811, because ol a patriotic desire on the part or numerous individuals to strengthen Germany against France. The society believed that an organized physical exercise program would not only strengthen the body, but the mind was well. Soon, the Turners were involved in many cultural aspects in Germany, holding social, religious, and political liberty as the ultimate prize or their efforts. After the uprising of the people in the German states in 1848. many Turners came over to America in hopes of finding the liberty and economic opportu· nity which was lacking in Ger• many. These "Forty-Eighters" first successfully organized themselves in Cinncinnat~ Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. The Turnverein in New Ulm was organized in a special meeting on November 11. 1856. Because of a serious lack of funds, the society used trees from the woods to build their first permanent meeting hall a simple log cabin. In several short weeks, the building was complete. Already in January of 1857,

the society held its first German plays in the structure. In no time at all. the Tum Halle became the cultural center of the whole area. In the Second Battle of New Ulm on August 23, 1862. the building was burned to the ground by the Sioux. The society had rough going after the hall's destruction. with neither the money or the men to keep it moving. Most of the Turner men had gone off to fight in the Civil War. An interesting sidelight to add here is the 1863 gift of a howitzer and gun carriage to the New Ulm Turners by the Turners of Cincinati The Cinncinati Tum• verein felt this would be an appropriate gift TO the New Ulrnites in light of the recent uprising. These two pieces of war equipment were to take part in a rather unusual incident in late 1864. On December 25. a New Ulm Turner member was killed by two men. The townspeople. thinking the killers to be halfbreeds, captured them and put them on mob trial. Soon it was discovered that they were Mankato trappers. Word of the incident got out to Mankato, causing 200-some irate men to set out for New Ulm to "wipe the ... Dutch town from the face of the earth," as they put it New Ulm caught wind that they were coming and took the howitzer out to meet them. No confrontation oc• curred - only about a dozen of the men from Mankato finally showed up. They found it rather wise to head back home.

Getting back to the main track ... Three and a half years after the destruction of the first Tum Halle, the society finally had sufficient funds to build a second hall on the same site. This beautiful. classically designed structure was used for education, city meetings, theatricals, concerts. athletics, and many other functions. With so much going on at the Turner Hall, the building was soon too small. A large addition was put on to the rear of the building. This addition still stands today The activities of the society were abruptly halted on July 15. 1881, when a severe tornado destroyed the majority of the town, iocluding the front of the'° Turner Hall. in what has come to be known as "Black Friday" in New Ulm History. FIVe people lost their lives in the incident, with many more injured and still more left homeless. The society quickly appealed to its fellow societies throughout America, and soon had enough money to restore the hall for use again. Growth increased after this for several more years, and it was finally decided to build a brand new structure, since the existing one constantly needed repairing after the tornado. The new structure had a large theater section, a dance floor. a gymnasium. dressing rooms, and the like. Soon. it became famous throughout the state for tile plays it hosted from all around the world Political speakers from around the coun-

The present Turner Hall on State and I st South. DaveHeup. try often made it a point to stop here. Once a year, a gymnastic exhibition show. where young and old could display their skiUs, was held. Activities continued for many years, until the building was destroyed in the fire or January, I 952. Having enough money on hand the Turner Society set about immediately to rebuild

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New Ulm High School also had a large auditorium. The hall was dedicated February 21, 1954. Since then. it has served for many community social and athletic functions. and is responsible for the annual Sauerkraut Supper and July Gartenfest for New Ulmites. That's all for now. I hope you'll join me next September as we continue our explorations of New Ulm's past. Take care, and have a good summer!

The new hall did not indude a theater, since such would have been far too costly. By now, the

STUDENT PROFILE: WORKING WITH THE HANDICAPPED by Nancy Beck Spending Saturday mornings in the swimming pool seems like a pretty fair deal. But how about spending it in the pool. giving swimming lessons? What if the students taking those lessons happen to be handicapped? WeU. Elaine Brown has spent her Saturday mornings doing just that - giving swimming lessons to the handicapped Elaine taught two one-hour classes each Saturday morning. One class consisted of approximately eight children and the other of four to seven adults. Elaine gave these lessons at the new poof here in New Ulm. The students have a wide range of handicaps; some are mentally retarded or hyperactive, and others suffer from diseases such as multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy. Approximately half her students are having their first experiences with aquatics, and almost all are considered at the beginner's level in swimming. Toe students learn swimming skills and some physical therapy exercises. Other DMLC students, Deb Cleven, Dania Habeck, Scott Sievert, and Jane Criner are also participating in the pro-

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Working with the handicapped has been a special experience for Elaine. She has had to adapt her teaching strategies and even modify the basic swimming strokes. But there has been more Lo the learning experience than just this. To Elaine, these people are "just plain ordinary people like anyone else" except "maybe nicer." She has learned from them, and through working with them she feels she is better able to understand what they are going through. She says one is often surprised at just how much these people are able to do. They are enthusiastic and greatly en• courage one another. In her lessons with regular students, Elaine finds there is tremendous competition; Elaine's special students are more concerned about helping one another. These special students have shown her what perseverance means. Elaine has seen that her students have special abilities and special talents and they develop what they have best they can. Working with them has taught her a strong respect for the handicapped. She also has a special Christian perspective on her work She knows that her unique students are God's

people just as much as anyone else, and she knows He loves them equally. May we all learn to treat the handicapped in the light of those feelings. Our readers may be interested in learning about a group or junior women which also worked with the handicapped last quarter. Professor Barnes was con• tacted and asked if any students would be willing to donate their time teaching simple cooking skills to handicapped adults. Twelve women from his Psychology classes volunteered There were two cooking classes, the earlier one was for the more severely retarded Kim Metzger,

Carol Sloan, Sharon Spaude, Pam Desen&, Joanne Powers, and Deb Decl<.er were the aides for the first class. The aides for the later class, which consisted of the less severely retarded, were Elaine McCullough, Dawn Fuerstenau. Pam Lentz, Paula Heyer, Maiy McCain. and Rhonda Paulsen. The classes met every Tuesday night at the New Ulm Junior High and were under the guidance of a very energetic and friendly Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Diane Debban. The class prepared such dishes as

Elaine Broan, a junior, gives the handJcapped swlmmJng lessons

at the New Ulm public pool photo by Al Dohm English muffin pizza, meatballs, and toasted cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. The dishes may not have been elaborate meals, but the "students" really enjoyed preparing the dishes with the help of the aides and then eating the results!

The DMLC women who served as aides learned a great deal, too. They learned that handicapped people are more able then many people give them credit for, and are very loving and giving. It was a wonderful, sharing experience for aides and students alike.

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A SMELLY SITUATION la recent months. readers of The Messenger have been privileged to be able to read many fine short stories written by the creative writing class olfered during the first semester. The following was not written by one of the above mentioned students. It was written by a person who is very special to me. This little guy, a sixth grader at Pilgrim Ev. Luth. School in Mesa, AZ just happens to be my brother. Steven ha'> written a few short articles for his own school paper. The Pilgrim Press, and has no idea that his most recent story is appearing in this publication. but I thought I would like to put it in to sbow that not only is there writing talent at the college level. but also in one of our own grade schools.

by Steven M Danuser One year for my birthday asked for a telephone. On my birthday. I saw a huge box all wrapped and just asking to be opened. When I did. there wa-; not just a telephone in it. but a telephone booth! I got in to make my first call, I deposited my quarter (this wasn't a cheap telephone booth), and dialed. To my surprise nothing happened I got out of the booth and there I was in a strange place. "Hello". said a strange man. "I am Dr. U. Srnellbad. Come quick. for you

can help us." Before I could ask who ·us· were, and what they wanted help for. we passed a sign that said "WELCOME TO THE VALLEY OF SMELL" There were many people all around who told me their story. You see, they had a wicked rnler who sprayed everything in the kingdom so · nothing smelled. Roses had no scent and skunks were kept as pets. The people didn't like this and wanted smell. So the people asked me to go get one smell. then they would take the smell and place it on the object it should come from. Then all smells would be returned So I went to their ruler's castle. There was a sign that said: This the casUe of Sidney Melvin Master or S. Me. Master or Smellmaster I ' knocked on the huge door and it opened. Walking in, I noticed that I could smell again. I asked, "Is anyone here?" "Yes", said a voice. "Come in the door on your right" I did just that When I did. I saw a man sitting on a throne dressed in a large purple cape rimmed with white roses. "Hello," he said, "I am Smellrnaster, owner or all smell. Welcome to this establishment. Would you like to take a tour of the place?" He seemed

piece or typing paper left. students walk around looking like lobsters. ■ Arbor Day rolls around ■ the girls who don't use the sun-roof are the only ones who don't know it's the end of the year. ■ you don't have to take a number in the library to get waited on. ■ students have 40 or more missed piano or organ practices to make up. ■ you decide NOT to punt ■ you share your toothpaste with your roommate. ■ you cram for a P'2 exam. ■ that eternal BIC pen runs out in the middle of your last class. ■ Penny Bartol and Nancy Kluball start counting down hours until summer vacation from 411 hours. ■ the girls all go on diets so they'll fit into their swimsuits by summertime. ■ everyone else catches the spring fever you've had since Christmas. ■ you do not want to buy anything else, so you are forced to use your ERA as shampoo. ■

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like a nice enough fella to me. "That would be nice," said I. "Very well. follow me. Here we have in this cabinet the smell of the first rose grown in the Garden of Eden. Look. there's an envelope with the smell of garbage in it. There are so many smells it's amazing. Now, as we go on our tour .. :· ··May I have a smell.· just a small one. please?" !',ow I wish I hadn't interrupted so. because he looked al me with a dirty look. "Don't interrupt and no, you may not. I don't give samples:· Smellmaster said. "But I will let you smell this lilac flower." That was it! I smelled it, took out my handkerchief and acted as if I was going to sneeie. I exhaled the smell into my kerchief and kept it there. I said I had to go. and raced out the door. When I reached the people I said "Lead me to a lilac bush." All the people cheeed When we got there, I pulled out my handkerchief and put the smell on the lilac bush. Suddenly the air was full of smells, and Smellrnaster's castle tumbled down. Epilogue: I went back to the telephone booth, deposited my quarter and dialed my home phone number. Getting out of the booth. I found myself at home. with my Mom bringing in my birthday cake.

Belly-dancing - it seems to !:le a hotly debated issue in recent weeks. Is belly-dancing really an art form or is it an obscenity? This seems to be the real ques· tion. Belly-dancing is an ancient art peculiar to cultures other than our own. It is an injustice to these cultures to label this art as an obscenity. How easy it is for us to judge other cultures without judging what is directly under our own noses! But what art form in our society is an obscenity, you might ask. Well, look at the art of ballet It is widely respected as a portrayal or the beautiful and fluid movement of the human body. This art form was even once performed upon our own campus. Perhaps, though, we should look more closely The costumes of this dance form could be interpreted as being highly seductive and very nearly vulgar. If you have any doubts, I would invite you to look at the photograph of Nureyev and Baryshnikov on page 77 of the April 27th issue of Newsweek magazine. Perhaps I could use the art of hula-dancing as an example. It is an art native to those islands in the Pacific Ocean. How obscene

DEAR DAWN, would you consider this art form? I am not suggesting that bellydancing is an art form. However. I am suggesting that we refrain from labelling art forms from other cultures before labelling those from our own culture. After all. who should judge whom? Think about it!

Sincerely, Karleen Jung

DEAR KARLEEN, Thank you for your letter. appr eciate you writing about a topic that is quite controversial. yet writing it without bitterness and making a good point. I for one don' t find those ballet costumes pictured in Newsweek offensive, but of course others may. It's too bad this is the last issue of the Messenger for the school year, I would like to have heard mor e views on the subject. I wish everyone a restful and blessed summer.

MORE STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES by Laurie Steeby As call night draws closer and with it the nervousness of the first assignment. we once again asked some seniors to reflect upon their student teaching days for us. From some I managed to get only a blank look which I'm sure is due to the excitement of the coming wt>eks. Their minds are simple not geared for looking back these days! But I was able to procure a few memories from some sentimental members of U1e senior class. Randy Koeppel came up with several recollections. It seems Randy was a rather demanding student teacher. During his first week at school. he was reviewing material for a math test. At first Randy attributed the puzzled looks he wa-. receiving to his teaching techniques. After all it was his first week! But after twenty minutes. he still kept up his review. At the end of the lesson he warned that they'd better be prepared for the test after all, the test was tomorrow! But Randy soon realized why he was getting the puzzled looks when he read what his super• vising teacher had written on his lesson plan: Is ' it fair to review material for chapter two wfien the test is on chapter one? Another time, Randy showed that teachers don't always know everything. The big event happened during a special bonus spelling test which contained some rather challenging words. In fact one word was so challenging that Randy had to ask one of the students to pronounce it! Student teaching also proved a

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Birkholz. Sharon ran track in high sehooJ. and I guess she'll always have that competitive spirit. One of her students chal· lenged her to araceafterphy. ed. class. so naturally Sharon took him up on it. Away she ran; she'd show him! But in her zeal to win she happened to slip into a rut full of mud! Better luck next time, Sharon! Cindy Hammer found out that pupils do indeed fall in love with their teachers. During her first week her class went on a field trip On the way back. Cindy found herself in a station wagon full of nine fifth and sixth grade boys. Well one or the little boys wanted to prove his love by giving Miss Hammer a kiss. \Veil, Cindy was a little overwhelmed by it alt. and besides. what would John think? So she solved the problem by telling the little guy to sit on his hands and put his nose against the window. He complied. and caused no more problems from Kenosha to Lake Geneva Our final memory 1s a relatively new one. In ract. Jill Nass is still out student teaching. but while she was here she told Helene about an incident she had had. One of her little students always calls her Miss Nots. One day the little fella was calling out "Miss Nots, Miss Nots!" Well. he was behind the piano and out of sight so she went back to find him hanging from the coat hook! As she helped him oft. trying not to laugh, she asked him what he was going to do next time he put his coat on. He replied that he'd take it off the hook first!

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by Paul L Danuser I sit here and reflect on yesterday. Have you ever done something like that? I'd be willing to bet you have. Yesterday was a big day not only for me, but for DMLC in general. Yesterday the baseball team defeated Concordia of St. Paul in a doubleheader. That in itself is an accomplishment, because the Comets were leading the conference race and the Lancers weren't exactly playing the best baseball. It was especially satisfying because we came from behind and never gave up. Sure, in the fir st game we were never behind, but alter leading most of the way, the visitors came back and tied up the game and had chances to beat us. But we battled for 11 long innings befor e we pushed the winning run across. We also had several missed opportunities to win it earlier, but when we missed those chances, we didn't shrivel up and die, we kept fighting and pulled it out The second game was a different story. Concordia pulled out early and seemed to be well on their way to a split of the double-header. But all of a sudden "Lancer Pride" came through and we decided to make a game of it In the bottom of the sixth inning, trailing 6-1 with two outs and two men on base the proverbial roof caved in for Concordia and we rallied for seven runs to take the game by an 8-6 score. Although the win was a very exciting one for both fans and players alike, the thing that excited me the most was the total team effort displayed by the Lancers. 1could tell from the first game that that was the main advantage we held over Concordia From my first base coaching box I was able to hear many of the players' comments towards their pitcher and the rest of their teammates. Let me assure you that many of them were of the derogatory nature, and are not fitting to be reproduced in this column. The fact that we were supportive of each other is a fine representation of the school. the coach and the players. It is easy to be gracious toward your teammates while things are going well and you are winning games but it is the times things aren't always going your way and you still stick together that makes the successful team, even if you don't have the best won-loss record We have won big games before. for which we should all be very thankfuL but yesterday was just something so special to me. It really made me proud to be associated with the team the way we came back. I want to thank my teammates, my friends, for the great feeling you have once more instilled in me and hopefully others that were in attendance and maybe even Concordia went home impressed with DMLC pride. Also in regard to yesterday's game, 1would like to thank those who come out for the games, on behalf of the team. It means so much to all of us to have our friends and classmates out there cheering for us as we represent not only ourselves, but the school and God You have pul up with some not too terrific weather and some not too terrific baseball, but you were there when we needed you yesterday, and we hope what you saw will prompt you to come out again not only to our games, but also to any of the contests which our teams participate in in the following years. Thanks again!

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lANCERETTES ADVANCE TO REGIONALS i-----------by Connie Schick The DMLC Lancerettes advanced to the regional tournament in Waverly. Iowa by taking third place in the MAIAW State Softball Tournament Other honors were taken at the state tournament by Seniors Beth Lohmiller and Laurie Landry, and Juniors Carrie Waldschmidt and Wendy Ristow. These four were selecteci by the coaches to make up the alltournament team. The Lancerettes opened the tournament with a win by defeating St Olaf, 10-0. Landry hit a double and a triple. Lohmiller hit 2-4 and Beth Schoppe led by hitting 3-4. Kate Martin was the winning pitcher for DMLC. Augsburg College defeated DMLC in the second game by a margin of 8-1. Waldschmidt and Landry led in batting-with 3 and 2 hits respectively.

DMLC took its third and fourth games in the tournament. They defeated St Thomas 4-1. Karen Baue r hit 2-3. Landry, 2-4. Pam Abraham, 2-3; and Ristow, 2-4. Against St. Mary's, DMLC scored 7 runs, while Mary's came short with only 4. Abraha;n led in batting with 2 hits. Martin was the winning pitcher in both games. Gustavus Adolphus gave DMLC their Âˇsecond loss by defeating them 14-4. Bauer and Abraham led the team with 2 hits each. Lohmiller was tagged with the loss for DMLC. The Lancerettes will .:,lay their first game at Regionals against North Dakota State. DMLC went to Regionals last year for the first time. The team won its first game and was defeated in its next two games. Coach Leopold stated. "We are going to Regionals to do our best, and that is what we are hoping to do."

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Cute, little lanes with such, nice, even spacing, Jogging, and running, and desperately racing, Sprinting, and trying to break out of the pack, These are the joys and the wonders of track. When the gun blasts, when the crowd roars, When I'm kicking in, I simply forget all the pain and the tears When I cross the line, and l win!

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State Tournament

Seniors Cited As has already been mentioned in The Messenger, John Kolander and Laurie Landry have been named the 1980-81 Senior Male and Female Athletes. What does it take to attain this award? Aside fTom obviousJy having to I I be a senior, one also has to be a pretty good athlete, because the award , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ TiiE JOYS AND WONDERS OF TRACK I often goes to the senior who has compiled the most number or varsity I II dedicated to the 1981 DMLC Women's Track Team letters during the years spent at DMLC. II I also feel it takes an additional quality. Possibly leadership, possibly being able to be led also. A quality possessed by Kolander was seen by (to be sung to the tune of "My Favorite Things") me and a few other Lancer football fans when two years ago, at an away game against Concordia of St. Paul. "Koly" was suddenly knocked to the Raindrops, and teardrops, and cold, stormy track meets, I turf. When the dust settled, the big tight end was being carried off on a I Hurdles, and relays, and spikes on my blue feet, I stretcher, the victim of a bad leg injury. As he was being carried off of the Whit e painted lines on a road of coal black, I field, John sat up, gave the team the thumbs-up sign and told them to These are the joys and the wonders of track. hold off their foes until he returned The team ended up losing the game Shin splints, and muscles that ache without ceasing, on a late touchdown pass, but rm sure everyone in attendance was Skinned knees and elbows, pain ever increasing, touched by the gutsy performer from Appleton, WI. Saggy old sweat suits, and uni's like sacks, I Again, I salute the two winners of the Senior Male and Female Athlete These are the joys and the wonders of track. award, John Kolander and Laurie Landry.

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LANCER BASEBALLERS BATTLE by Paul L Danuser With U1e 1981 baseball season rapidly drawing to a close. let us take a glance back to see what has been happening since the last issue of The Messenger. 11te Lancers again hosted North Central on the last game before Easter vacation. Again the Lancers were victoriow; by scores of 11-0 and 13·0 In the first game, each of the nine starters collected one hit and Paul Kaiser pitched a tv;ci-hitter and smashed a three-run homer Dave Leeker and Scott Herrewig contributed two RBl's. In the nightcap. Paul Thiesfeldt and Greg Stam combined to allow only three hits. Tim Pieper belted a three-run shot and your writer even managed to lill one out of the park. Stam also had three singles in as many at bats and Herrewig added a couple of hits. . i\iorthwestem-Roseville soon invaded the DMLC diamond for a conference grudge match. Stam and Jeff Kurbis supplied a pair of hits each to back up a well pitched game by Thiesfcldt. The junior hurler was never in severe trouble afler he allowed a second

inning tally in the 5-1 win.As if the first seven innings weren't enough Thiesfeldt hurled three more strong innings before tiring in the fourth inning of the second game. Stam and Mike Schaefer finished the game. but not before the Eagles earned a split with a 62 victory. Eric Ziel provided spark al the plate with three hits' while Herrewig added two and Pieper cracked a double to score both runs. A journey to the Wisconsin Northland followed as the Lancers visited Mt. Senario. The 1tlh. hour-long ride didn't seem to to hamper the Lancers as they took the opener by a 5-1 tally. Kaiser pitched well again, allowing seven hits while striking out eight. Jon Woldt, Stam, Herrewig, Kurbis and Bryan Von Deyleo each collected two hits for the contest Von Oeylen pitched a strong second game but lost a tough 2-0 decision, as we were held to just four hits. Pillsbury then came to town and ripped KaJSer for nine runs in the first two innings before the rains came to wake up the hosts, who eventually lost 9-2. Schaefer pitched the last ftve innings with-

LANCER NETTERS HAVE A(CE) + SEASON by Paul L Danuser Unle.-;s you've been struck blind while reading the sports section of the New Ulm Journal, you are aware of the successes of the DMLC men's tennis team, under the direction of Coach Dennis Gorsline. The team is getting a lot of ink in the local paper, with good reason, as iliey head toward the TRCC conference meet to be held at Concordia this year. After nine matches, the Lancers are at a 7-2 record, wiU1 the only losses being a 5-4 decision at the hands of NorthwesternRoseville and a 7-2 loss to Willmar Community College, as reported in the last Messenger. Since the last issue was run off the press, the DMLC net squad

defeated Bethany 6-3, lost to Roseville and then reeled off wins over Pillsbury (9-0), Concordia (6-3). Minnesota Bible (9-0), and then they got back at Roseville by dumping them 8-1. The ladies also proved their merit with a 5-4 win over Bethany. which has had an established women's tennis program for a couple of years, showing that the women's program here could be a successful one. With the success of players down the tine, Coach Gorsline has had the luxury of mixing up his line-up, in an effort to establish the winning combination for the upcoming conference meet as the Lancers try to retain their chan1pionship of the Twin Rivers Collegiate Conference.

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It has also been a good year for the sports teams here, and I have been proud to have been able to cover some of these through my column and various articles. True, we haven't covered every event. but we tried to capture the important ones. If there has been something w e missed which may have been more important to you, please forgive me, I generally tried my best to cover what most readers would like to read about in an enjoyable way. I know that often I have defied the rules oJ good journalism and have employed a lilUe "yellow journalism." I have succumbed to the difficulties, the near impossibilities, of remaining totally objective in my coverage, which is what the good reporter is trained to do. for that, again, please forgive me. To those of you, however many there are of you who have enjoyed my writing this year, thank you for reading which I have written. That is the highest compliment you could pay me. rn continue to try my best to inform you of what is happening in the OMLC world of sports. With that, ru close for now. I wish all of you a blessed and prosperous summer and bid the graduating seniors my best wishes as they embark in the greatest profession on this earth. To you others I look forward to seeing you here again next year. God bless you all

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by Dave Ebert What is the best kept secret on the OMLC campus? The secret is that DMLC has a men's golf team, and iliey have a pretty good one, too. The golf team really does not get the publicity or the fan support that it rigbUy deserves. This year's Lancer golf t eam has methodically disposed of its opponents in grand fashion. Although they did suffer a few setbacks early in the year against much larger schools. the Lancers have won their last four meets in

a row. Coach Wulff feels that because iliey have dominated teams in their own conference iliey should successfully defend the conference title May 8 at Concordia. Key members on the team are Tim Torgerson, Gary Huebner, Randy Koeppel, Mark Schultz, and Jim Ross. Others who have contributed to the success of this years squad have been Randy Pahl. Tim Sustafson, Joel Raasch, and Robert Faust

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baller struck out nine and allowed just four hits and two walks in the contest. Ziel again collected three safeties and Dave Hartwig lined a solo homer to left. The tide soon turned as the hosts took the nightcap I 0-2 Lancer hurlers Stam and Schaefer were tagged for l 0 hits and 10 walks while the Lancer hitters were sli0ed with just three hits and received but

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( continued from p. 2) tend to lower the blood pressure while crisp, repeated chords tend to raise it. What a crazy, mixed-up body we end up with. An article in Rolling Stone magazine. July, 1971, quotes a Swedish electronic composer, Stockhausen, as saying that people who live with tribal music "hear" with their bodies. His theory is that each atom has a rhythm of its own and is modulated by the sound waves that come through it. because sou nd waves are transformed between the inner ear and the cortex ( of the brain) into electrical rhythms. Since our whole body is, in effect, run by electricity, Stockhausen suggests that certain forms of music can permanently modulate and influence

us. Vorhans, another electronic composer, speaking in the February, 1972, issce of CirCWI magazine, states his purpose is to use music that completely bypasses the mind and goes straight to the nerves! He intends to produce electronic sounds that will virtually manipulate the human bram; how about a composition that can be used to" tur n on" to, like an LSD or speed trip? An obvious effect of the high level of volume of rock music is damage to one's hearing. The August. l 968. issue or Time magazine has an article pointing out that continuous exposure to high levels of volume in rock music destroys the cilia of the inner ear resulting in neurosensory hearing loss. Any noise level above 80 decibels is likely to be uncomfortable - the average sound intensity at an indoor rock concerti dance is likely to be 106108 decibels in the middle of the floor, about 120 decibels in front of the band! By way of contrast, public concern has led the FM to establish noise limits for "jumbo jets": the legal limit would be about one-fourth as loud as a " typical rock and roll band" (Time, November, 1969) Another Time magazine article, February, 1972, presents some that convmcmg arguments "hearing damage due to rock music" is not just Establishment propaganda The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) reports that current youth develop hearing problems normally associated with 50 to 60 year olds. These same researchers round that workers in noisy jobs have more cardiovascular disease,

ear, nose and throat problems as well as equillibrium problems. It would seem that under the guise of entertainment, ..rock" has become a danger ous pollutant How about damage to the emotions? A three-year study of university students by investigators at Gennanys Max Plank Institute, reported in MedJcal

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showed that 70 deobels of noise consistently caused vascular particularly constriction dangerous to someone already suffering narrowed arteries due to arteriosclerosis. When one considers that the sound levels at most rock concerts are on the average of 125 decibels, there would seem to be no question that prolonged exposure to rock music would produce involuntary responses by the vascular, digestive and nervous systems. During the stress and anxiety experienced at a rock concerti dance, the body secretes a high level of hormone epinephrine into the blood causing rapid heart, beat, blood vessel constriction, dilation or pupils, skin palor, and spasms or the stomach and other abdominal organs. This knowledge alone would seem a sufficient deterrent to attend rock dances and concerts. Muscular reactions to music are involuntary and require a conscious effort to stop (have you ever caught yourself tapping your foot or gently swaying your whole body in time to a catchy tune?). In the book Music and Your Emotions, previously cited it is pointed out that the nervous system of the body is bathed in liqu!d ( cerebrospinal fluid) which pulsates as directed by the master gland - the pituitary. The low bass tones of the electric bass guitar, much amplified, cause the human body to vibrate "sympathetically," much the way playing the very low tones on the organ cause the windows to rattle. When the pituitary gland is abnormally stimulated. in the manner just stated. a complete chemical breakdown in the body is caused and, along with this, disruption of the nervous system and an imbalance of hormone secretions, particularly of the se.x glands. The adrenalin output accounts ror the wild and strenuous gyrations for a prolonged period otherwise not considered normal. the stimulation or the sex glands explains why these

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dances are often accompanied by errotic, licentious movements, for example the hipthrusting of "Elvis the Pelvis" back in the SO's and 60's. Pick up any current magazine devoted to rock music and you will quickly have enough examples to last a long time. A prominent psychiatrist in London stated his [eelings as to the violent reactions of the audience at rock concerts: the violence is sparked by the predominently sexual element in the stage perfonnance of modern beat singers. The hypnotic rhythm, the erotic songs, and the singer's appearance combine to excite the female audience to a trance-like pitch. lt arouses the "life-for ce" element in them. It's like the ancient Greek Dionysian Festivals where women used to tear men limb from limb. Bob Larson in his book The Day Music Died suggests that another cause may be demon possession and goes on to devote an entire section to this in relation to dancing. He alc;o points out the dangers of overstimulation without a normal release. Every psychic tendency seeks adequate bodily expression. Unconscious emotion, because of its nature, is influenced by many factors. one of which is the deep bass vibrations found in rock music. It doesn't take a whole lot of imagination to realize that an overstimulated couple at a rock concert/dance seeks ·· adequate bodily expression" for their aroused emotions, either vicariously on lhe dance floor ( the erotic, suggestive movements) or later in the parking lot. It might be well to mention the release of pent-up energy and emotion~ exhibited in the postrock concert riots that often occur where much damage is done to life and property. It seems obvious that during, or after a dance of this nature, when a moral decision is to be made, the brain is in less than a healthy condition to properly perceive values. The person who dances to rock music for an extended period of time is left in a negative physiological state. In this condition such a person is completely open to the suggestions and power of Satan. (Indeed, many rock groups openly claim to be Knights i n Satan's Service.) Rock concerts and the rock

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