1993-1994 DMLC Messenger Vol. 84 by Martin Luther College

the DMLC

CSSCN Dr. Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota

PRESI DENTIAL IMPRESSIONS by Sarah Westphal

He's a rock-digger, a traveller, a map-maker, a lamily man and a peopleperson. He's a man of diverse interests, but one all-encompassing focus. This focus is a love for God, and is perhaps the most significant message President Lawrenz has to share with his new student body.

A brief glimpse at our President's past reveals

an indecisive college student with (and this is a direct quote!)

"a bad attitude." He remembers how "even though I certainly wasn't helping Him, God's love kept coming back.to me", and this eventually led the young John Lawrenz to attend and complete Seminary. From Seminary he went on to four years of graduate school at Brandeis University in Boston. Here he unearthed his passion for archaeology and history, and earned a scholarship to the Holy Land. He promptly put his knowledge to practice, and from 1970 to 1984 periodically returned to lsraelas an archaeologist. His later years in Gainsville, FL, as pastor of a mission church were followed by a call to Michigan Lutheran Seminary. Here he was able to set in motion his love and understanding of teenagers during his fifteen years as the MLS president. lt was perhaps at this point in his life that President Lawrenz learned "the only difference between me and kids is that I've been on this earth a little longer." That "little bit longed' he's.subsisted on earth has in no way sapped his energy to expand old- and experience new-horizons, however. President Lawrenz's personal views on the amalgamation are positive and open-minded - he feels we should "honor the past, but not be captured by it." (And that means something, coming lrom an exarchaeologist.) When asked what he saw in DMLC's future, he asserted that "the teaching profession is underused. We have elementary and secondary positions, but what about missionary teaching efforts? I leel students today are ready for the challenge." He also

hopes to see language courses made available to students in coming years.

God's blessings to President Lawrenz as he launches into his latest duty of leadership with these words: "Most impoftant in the ministry is lirst and foremost to have a knowledge of and faith in God...and secondly to adopt a servant's attitude." I invite you all to take his reminder to heart. Afterall that's why we're here - not to be served, but to serve. lt's what the ministry is all about.

CHANGES ON CAMPUS by Gretchen Thiesfeldt Well, here we are, back to the days of the three R's and lesson plans. New Ulm is once again alive with the sounds of college life. Most of us have settled down to the daily grind of homework, but before you hit those books again-STOP! Take a look around campus with me to see what is new and exciting at DMLC.

The first new thing on campus is the most obvious-freshmen! Once again, seeing all those new faces makes my head spin. How will I ever get to know them all? I'm still working on remembering last year's freshmen. All of the lresh, lively new faces mingling around campus seem eager to learn and become acquainted with dorm life. To most of them, everything on campus is new. As I walked into the cafeteria for my first meal of the year, something jumped out at me. There were llowers at every tablel At first I thought they were just to impress our visitors and parents, but later I discovered they are for our permanent enjoyment (thanks to the Laneer Memo). On the sports scene, the new women's soccer club has all of the soccer lans excited. These brave souls piactice everyday under the leadership of captain Nicki Schmidt. While their game schedule is a little thin, we're glad that they have taken time out of their busy schedule to give it a shot. The new laces on campus are not only limited to the

freshmen and transfers, but some ne$J professors as well. John Lawrenz took over as the President sf our CHANGES cont. on pags 3

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Steve Bode is one of the new faces on

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS OF THE DMLC FACULTY! a piano- teacher and substitute by Amy Meyer and Laura Buch On behalf of the student bodY, the

Messenger staff would like

express our appreciation to the new faculty members for accePting the call to serve at DMLC. We would also like to introduce You to the student body in this issue. A few questions were asked of eaeh of thti new teachers, and their answers will help you get to know them a little bit as new members of the DMLC fami[. God's blessings to them for the upcoming year!

Mrs. Carrie Pfeifer suas influenced in becorning a teacher by both her high school counselQr and high school Spanish teacher, whe expressed confidence in her has taught lor grades She abilities. K-8 at various times and worked as a llbrary rnedia paraprofessional before

acceptlng the call to be a Piano instructor at DMLC. She is wile to

Prof. Gene Pleifer, who serves in the

education dePartment. Carrie is mother to Jessie (1'l Years old), Nicole (7), and Jordan (5). She was impressed by the opportunities that

present thernselves to the stud,ent body at DMLC in making Christian friends and being involved with a caring, interested faculty. And that is what she enjoYs m,ost about her position on the DMLC facultY helping students grow in'the use of their God-given abilities.

Mrs. Carlotta Ohm, part time music instructor, enjoYs being able "lo work with Christian adults and encouraging them in the Path ot service to lhe Lord." She was tirst imPressed bY the Christian attitude and kindness of the

sludents here at DMLC. Before

taking the callto DMLC, Carlotta was

teacher at St. John's in SleePY EYe,

MN. She is mother to Melodie (8th grader), Justin (6th), and Carron (2nd). Her husband, Ron, is principal and 5-8th grade teacher at St. John's. Carlotta was influenced to become a teacher bY her father, who is a pastot. She especially enjoys being able to attend chapel services again.

Professor Lance Hartzellarrived

New Ulm

lrom

Yakima, WA, where he was principal of Grace Lu'theran School. Both he and his wife, Annette are artists. So his call to serve as a professor ol art in the education departrnent will greatly benetit the students here at DMLCHis artist's eye was first impressed by the brick buildings and beautilul greenery on our carnpus. He is father to Luke, a soPhomore at MVL. Prot. Hartzell's paren{s and older brother were the biggest influences for him in becoming a synodical worker. What does he most enjoY about his profession? "1love to tellTHE Slory."

Lawrence O/son is the new director of the Staff MinistrY

Program here at

DMLC. PreviouslY, he was pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in Loves Fark, lL and also a Parish Consultant lor WELS Board for Parish Services. His wife, Mary, is a preschool teacher and theY are parenls ol six children. His parents

and pastor were the

biggest

influence on his decision to enter the ministry. He enjoys the opportunity to head up a brand new Program on campus. He hoPes and believes that this program will make a signilicant contribution to the parish ministry.

campus. He is a tutor in the boYs

dorm and

also

teaches HistorY of lsrael classes. He came to DMLC lrom the Seminary in Mequon..He reallY enjoys the beautiful camPus and friendly atmosphere here at DMLC. Steve says that many of his teachers

and professors throughout high school, college and the Sem. have been a big influence on his decision to enter and staY in the ministry. He enjoys getting to know and teach the students that he has this year. He is also concerned with his rnain goal of growing in his own faith and teaching others to grow in their faith.

STAFF LIST Advisor .................... Prolessor Koestler Editor...........................Sarah Westphal Co- Editors........... :...............,Amy Meyer Laura Buch Staff Writers Nate Buege, KathY Lindner, Marni Thon, Amy Scharrer, Christie Schaumberg, Susan SPevacek, Rebecca Staude, Julia Braun, Jill Richards, Patti Fernandez, Doug Gurgel, Ghrystal Sveom, Mark Otte, Gretchen Thiesfeldt, Lisa Scheunemann, JennY Krueger Artist............................... Rose Leersen Photographer ................. Philip Adickes

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September 1993

GO FIGURE

SPARE CHANGE

Life is like a puzzle A mystery to us all With many different pieces Some great and others small.

by Sarah Westphal

Well, here it is; midSeptember already. The daYs are getting shorter and cooler, and fashion upstarts amongst the

When we take a look at it Our picture's incomplete With fragments scattered here and there Of what we learn and meet.

Maple clan are flaunting their autumn wardrobes. You might say that Change is in the air. lt's also in my dorm room, which is unsettling to say the least. lt

seems

to me I was just a

Freshman hiding in my dorm room, together with

cotfee-stained carpet and the immobile lump that was my roomie lying bn a sprawling pile of text-books and papers. Now I look around and my room-mate has a new face, and the piled textbooks have actually been opened and perused. Most surprising change of all is my sudden metamorphosis into a Sophomore life{orm. I almost feel like the hapless victim of a ripvanwinkling, and I can barely resist a side-long glance in the mirror to assure myself there's no tangled white beard extending from my .

chin.

The changes don't stop within my room, though. I venture out only to squeeze through hallways crowded with unfamiliar faces, both young and old(er). I valiantly

Often times we struggle With all our will and wit Making pieces go together That weren't designed to fit. Then we find out later Though we had not wished them to Pieces that wouldn't fit Brought us closer to those that do. How this picture reallY forms We can't fully understand But this we know of its design It's worked by a greater hand.

Lisa Scheunemann

attempt to balance bigger books under arm on the way to new classes and uncharted intellectualjourneys' At meal-

times I marvel at how different everyone looks when viewed through the colorful spray ol flowers on each cafeteria table. Even the sports scene is not exempt from the hand of Change; the lormally male-dominated soccer

CHANGES cont. from page

make way for

college. ln the Depadment of Education, Lance Hartzell, Gene Pleifer and Cynthia Whaley were installed' Brian

Yes,.change is abundant; but life at DMLC remains essentially the same. We are still motivated by our Christian professor,s, supported by our Christian friends, and everyday we continue to bow our heads in deference and thanks to a changeless God. (Couple this with the knowledge that my carpet is just as dirty as last year, and I am reassured. There's just something to be said for

Hennig was installed in the Religion-Social Studies Department, and Carrie Pfeifer in Music. We also welcome a new tutor, Steven Bode, who will assist the Dean of Students and teach religion. We welcome these

field must now (ahem) "place au dames" the ladies.

Norms.)

new teachers and hope they are eager to contribute their ideas to our campus.

Finally, the biggest change we all face is the amalgamation of DMLC-NWC. Ready or not, here it comes. Though this is not going to happen until 1995, I think big changes are brewing and we all need to be prepared lor the transition. lt throws me for a loop to think

of NWC existing in New Ulm and the old preacher vs.

teacher rivalry disappearing. Yes, there could be some advantages. Ladies, did you ever dream'that the 3:1 ratio (girls to guys) would ever disappear? And if our name changes, it would be a blessing to not be mistaken for Dr. Martin Luther King College.

So if you think that nothing ever changes at DMLC, take another look around. Outward appearances are deceiving. Even each one of us is changed after the short summer. Our surnmer job experiences have made us wirer and hopefully a little smarter. Take these changes and make this new year your most exciting one yet.

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LANCER OF THE MONTH by Susan Spevacek Let me tell you the story of a young man all of you have seen around campus. Some of you have already spoken with him, many are wondering why he is at DMLC. But don't forget who led him here with the loving direction so evident in all of our lives: God' Michael Robert Kumwenda was born on the hot summer daY of September 17, 1969. Raised in a family of 4 sisters and 2 brothers, he lived in Lilongwe, the caPital of Malawi-'the warm heart of Africa." Michael attended an international elementary school and then went on to secondarY school in three different schools. The first Year hard, boarding in a roomful of boys was home from away with barely any leg room. So the next two years he spent at schools near home, finally returning to the boarding school in his lourth year. After graduation from secondary sohool, Michael worked as an accountant's clerk for one month until he was able to do what he loved: travel around Africa tinally visiting his two older brothers in the "tiny kingdom of Swaziland" for three months. When Michael came home, he heard that the American Peace Corps was looking for people who were interested in teaching newcoming volunteers about Malawi. Michael excitedly applied for the job. He was interviewed, accepted, and then trained to teach Chichewa, Chitumbuka (his mother tongue) and the culture of Malawi to the zealous rnembers of the American Peace Corps. lt was during those two years that Michael found to his incredulous surprise the spirit of teaching awakening inside of him. Michaei was raised Presbyterian, but through his study Bible he noticed that the Presbyterian church was the of lollowing the Scriptures' His love for God's completely not to accept the job of teaching Chichewa and him led Word missionaries. Step by step, God Lutheran to the Chitonga to the Truth. One year ago' closer Michael leading was ol the Lutheran Church of member a became Michael CentralAlrica. Michael always wanted to lurther his studies in a Christian environment, so when one of the mlssionaries suggested DMLC, Michael applied leeling that "Gsd had a purpose behind it." He was accepted, and the rest you know.

What does Michael think ol DMLC now? He respects the school's years and how much it is growing. He wants to get to know as many people as he can. "l feel one of thJreasons I am heie is to serve the people around me as a servant ol God." And the main way he hopes to achieve that "is through talking to them about their LANCER OF THE MONTH cont. on P. 5

..FRESHMAN THOUGHTS A COMPILATION''

by Marni L. Thon and AmY L. Scharrer 1) Only 26 more Elements classes!

Our schedule gets pretty busy. lt's a good thing I have my handy Lancer Planner with me at alltimes! 3) What's up with the rear-scorching shower stalls? 4) Does the DMLC Bookstore sell electric pens for Prof. Lange's Western Civ. class? 5) Whoa! Hot tutors!!! 6) My mailbox is definitely NOT the hot spot on

7) 8) e) 10)

campus. How many years do you have to be on Color Guard before you get to twirl the'gun?

At Hy-Vee, there's a smile in every aisle' Three cheers for Heee-Hawww! Prof. Nolte is mY friend.

Why do the guys only take lhe girls out on cheap

night? Football? Uh...no comment. 12) I shop at K-Mart. For fun. 13) Do the girls reallY get fat uP here??? 141 What letter spoon will I get tonight?

11)

15) 16)

17) 18) 1e)

20)

It's great to start the day ofl with a shot glass of

juice... Um, excuse me. What e;actlY lS this??? Save me those couPons!!! Where are the men? lndependence is great. Mom, Dad, SEND MONEY!!! They'll let anyone in here - even people from South Dakota!

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Alaska was also a popular destination for those working or visiting family or friends. Since lines

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of communication were pretty scarce,

we were informed that hitchhiking was the only means to "râ&#x201A;Źach out and touch someone!"

Besides these privileged few, we

are assuming the majority of the

student-body remained

the

continental United States. Most of us

went home, to a wide variety of states. A few wandered to places

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they did not belong. These ranged from Washington, D.C., to Houston, and finally to Zumbro Falls, MN (population - 246). One lucky soul won 32 free tickets to Saginaw's Comedy Club by calling a radio station numerous times. Of course we forgot to mention the different identities she invented. How bored can one get? As our journey comes to an abrupt end, we hope that you had an

enjoyable summer wherever you were and whatever you did. This concludes our summer recap, and if

you have any other

exciting

accounts, we'd be more than happy to share them! Have a good one!

\ LANCER OF THE MONTH cont. lrom p. 4

spiritual life

AROUND THE WORLD IN 98 DAYS by Christie Schaumberg and Kathy Lindner

to expand their horizons through

helping them wherever

lcan," When asked if he had any words for the student body, Michael said, "l would like to say I can't find words which would express how happy I am at the way you're treating me. I pray

summer.

travel to various places. Please join us on our journey through summer. Our first attraction would be the Skydome in Toronto, Canada, where a group ol guys were nearly removed from the stadium because of cbnoxious behavior. Hnnmm...do we know them? Next we set our sights on Europe where a lew adventurous

Although many of us were barely able to make the journey between our lront door and place of employment, many more were able

individuals broadened their

little while. And yet I have learned so much from him. Michael, lwouid like to say - thank you for coming here. We welcome you, and we're so blessed to have the experience of

knowledge through tours and cultural studies... (hey - we thr:ught school was out in May!)

getting to know you also. May God bless your stay here as wâ&#x201A;Ź grow tcge'lher in His Word.

Welcome back! Here we are, in New Ulm once again, trying to awaken our brains from their summer sleep-mode. Betore we launch into another year's worth of articles about DMLC life, we'd like to give you one

last glimpse of what you did all

that we get to knoyv each other more and help each other as Ghristians."

I have only known Michael for

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WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL by ChrystalSveom

The DMLC Womens' Volleyball team is well into yet another exciting season. The Lady Lancers have a solid team this year, with several returning players to lead them. Seniors Jody Myer and Dawn Naber are working with juniors Sarah Lawrenz, Naomi Brohn, Renee Westphal and Chanda Steele to help younger players learn the ropes. The rest of the team is made up of 5 sophomores and three freshmen, and one team member accurately characterized this year's squad as a "young tgam."

While some of these younger women may be new to the campus, the sophomores know the routine and are somewhat seasoned veterans of the game. Coach Drew Buck has a tremendous amount of young, fresh talent to work with as he coaches the Lady Lancers through what promises to be another winning season.

DMLC SOCCER IN HIGH GEAR by Nate Buege The DMLC men's soccer team is geared for one of, il not THE best seasons ip school history. The Lancers have an abundance ol experience at every position. Their fearless leader is senior fullback Tim Jackson. Tim also doubles as the president ol the soccer team. He loves those extra duties. On the field, the Fightin' Lancers are led by co-captains Joel Fenske (Man, is he as huge as ever) and the curly-haired Noah Bain. Other Lancer returnees include ,muscleman goalie Bert Falak, Matt Moeller, Brent Biesterfeld, Nate Sievert, Dave Leyrer, Dan Hahm, Steve "Chubs" Hennig, Justin Ninmann, Ryan Hill, and Nate Buege. New faces out there for the Lancers are Dan "Post" Brands, Scott Hill, Steve Gerner, and freshmen Lucas Boehm, Ben Bain, and Ben Washburn' That may be all of the soccer dudes running around DMLC-land these days, but that is not all of the soccer players - the soccer dudettes have formed a team this year! t{eaded by Nikki Schmidt, these rough and tough iadies have formed a team,'and are chomping at the bit to get into action. Members of the women's team include Jen Wempner, Jen Pacl, Stacey Hummel, Deb Schultz' Kim Beyer, Dawn Koelpin, Renee Fluegge, Katie Brown, Sara Bode, Jeanette Ewart, Deanne $ievert, Mary Otte' Ann Seifert, Joyce Gonzales, Amy Nell, RachelTreuden, Carrie Knickelbein, Sarah Swift, and Ann Schneider. Both ol the men's and women's leams are looking for a whole lot of lan support, so be sure to keep a sharp eye out around campus lor announcements about games and times!

FOOTBALL by Mark Otte

Hard work, soreness, and bruises. What do these items have in common? They are all very likely to be encountered by the men ol the DMLC lootball team. On August 18 35 men all encountered them in various doses as tootball camp began for the '93 Lancers. The season began with a measure of optimism due in large part to the great amount of returnees. Also brightening the picture was the addition of an extra game this year against North lowa Area Community College. The Lancers began the season against them on September 4. NIACC proved that they were a team to be reckoned with early. Two quick touthdowns left the Lancers behind 14-0. The defense then stiffened and for the rest of the half the score remained the same. The second half really showed how good NIACC was as they quickly rattled off two more iouchdowns. The Lancer offense finally got on the board in the 4th quarter on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Joel Kramer to Jason Schmidt. NIACC scored once more in the 4th to make the linal score 35-7. Despite the loss Coach Hussman remained optimistic for the rest of the season. The Lancers next game will be against Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, North Dakota'

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September 1993

THEY'RE KICKIN' IT IN UMBROS by PattiFernandez and Jitt Richards

CROSS COUNTRY CHATTER OR HILLS LIKE WHITE ELEPHANTS by Doug Gurgel

The smell of lreshly cut grass. The squish of mud beneath rubber soles. The rasp of breathing going anaerobic. The agony ol hill-inspired lactose pillaging hamstrings and calves. This is what the term "cross country" conjures in the dreams of the ill-informed. But as the fourteen fresh harriers (who wouldn't be lresh when departure time is 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday? besides, it's alliterative) who call themselves DMLC Cross Country found, cross country is rnore than this. This yea/s cross country team returned only five from last year's squad, but have re-legged with many new faces (try to fiEure that one out), many of whom are living cross country for the first time. Thus when the teams competed at St. Mary's College in Winona, Minnesota, on Saturday, September 4th, visions similar to the previous portrait of cross country haunted many of our "clan in the van" (you may add "cross country" before "clan" if you're into alliteration; but t think it's overkill). Yet.once the races began, aloresaid paradigm underwent alteration; for missing from prior description were sharp elbows in the diaphragm, disheartening comments from packs of blue-clads passing (NCAA Division 3 Luther College), twisted ankles on rough terrain, and, of course, dangerous deer crossings (ask Dan Lippgrt about that one). However, conspicuously absent lrom previous list was also the euphoria of conquering the tortuous climbs, of flying down hill, and of crossinE the finish line, refreshed by the supreme amount of energy expended (yes, I know, another paradox). Pardon me, but I almost forgot: the women, besides gaining valuable experience, finished 4th, led by freshman (o.k., freshwoman), Melissa Mantey, who was closely lollowed by a corps of veterans - all ol whom bettered their times from last year. The men, sporting soon-to-be-replaced uniforms, (some of them backward) scored consistently in a Sth place effort. Luther swept the team tallies, capturing the lirst six women's places and five ol the f,irst six men's places. That's all the CC news for now, fslks. Tune in next time and hear Dan Lippert say, "Oh, so that's where the logo goes!"

They are everywhere. Those cool nylon shorts that come in every color combination you can think of: Soccer shorts; Umbros. You have seen them. Maybe you own some. Lpose and comfortable, they are the casual attire of choice for fashion conscious people all over the nation and all over the campus. Yes, yott will find them onpeople everywhere. Everyday you can find at least twenty pairs of umbros and some great legs running around our DMLC soccer field, but with these players it goes deeper than a love of fashion. These are women with a love for the game of soccer. They are the wornen's Soccer Club, new this year at DMLC. The players, who are all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, beEan practicing the tirst week of school with an open invitation to allwho were interested. They are led by coach and fellow player Nicki Schmidt, sophomore. Nicki played in grade school, summers during high school, and on the DMLC men's team her freshman year. This year she decided to organize a women's team and has gotten a good response. "Some of the players have experience and some have never played soccer before,

but they all participate alot." says Nicki" The team practices everyday for one and a half to two hours. 'We work hard to get conditioned." Sarah Swift, a sophomore

transfer, is also in the club. "l like it. lt isn't alot, really. Just enough to get in shape. lt's a lot of fun and all the girls are really dedicated to make it work." So by now you're probably wondering where you can see these umbro clad athletes play a garne, right? "Right now," says Nicki '\are don't know that we will be playing garnes." The club is trying to work out a game schedule with the help ol Coach Gronholz. They rnay compete against some schools from the twin cities area. Since the group is technically a club and not a team they must work to support themselves. They pay their own referees, buy their own uniforms, and find their own transportation. They received some aid from Collegiate Council, and some members also served at the last spring banquet to help raise funds. Says Nicki, 'We are a team even though we are considered just a club. I encourage people who are interested to corne out." So il you are a wornan with some time on your hands, come out for a workout and give your umbros sorne meaning to their life.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12. 13.

Localion

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Dunca;'r, Denise

Milwaukee

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Dusseau, Robert Goelz,.Karen Guenlerberg, Thomas Harper, Jennifer Hartwig, Rachel Hennig, Amy Klindworlh, Lisa Mindock, Alane Pasbrig,Christiana Schmidl, Michelle Schulz, Michael Sluht, Deanna

West.Allis Milwaukee East Troy

Mt. Lebanon Jordan Redemption St. Paul Wisconsin (school) St. Paul St. Paul St. Paul Calvary Redemption Calvary St. Jacobi

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Prof. Pfeifer, College Supervisor

Student

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E. Baacke

G. Heiman P. Kuske

J. Boehm K. Grebe P. Kuske K. Grebe D. Zastrow

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Supervisor Grade Miss Ruch 3 7-8 Mr. Baacke 1-2 Mrs. Koeller 3-5 Mr. Kuske 5 Miss Maass 6 Miss Deglow 'l-2 Mrs. Toth Miss Stuedemann 3 Miss Baumann 5-6 3-4 Mrs. Weigand 3-4 Mrs. Collyard 6 Mr. Braun Mrs. Baacke 1

the

DMLC

CSSCN Dr. Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota

NEW PROF. PROFILES by Amy Meyer

Gene Pfeifer is presently in Milwaukee, supervising the 1st

Along with a warm welcome to our new professors, we would like to give you a brief introduction.

helping prepare

quader student teachers there. They feel fortunate to have his advice, and welcome the days when he visits. He is the husband of Carrie Pfeifer and father of 3 children. He will be back on the DMLC campus 2nd quarter, when more of the DMLC family will get to know him.

for the teaching ministry. She is a student teaching supervisor,

THE LANCER OF THE MONTH

Cynthia Whaley enjoys sharing the

gospel message with f ellow ChfistianS and r- avnirar{ to be young women

and will be going

out with a crew

by Laura Buch

of student teachers 2nd quarter. Previous to this, she taught grades 35 and coached for a variety of sports

in rural Manitowoc, Wl. She was influenced to become a teacher by a special aunt and Several teachers she had at St. Croix Lutheran High School. She is glad to be back on our

beautiful campus among the friendly f

aculty and staff and enjoys

worshipping together in chapel.

Brian

Hennig

comes

from the Seminary in Mequon. He is serving as

an instructor

the

re lig

ion

department. He

will be with

for one year and

we hope he

enjoys his stay here at DMLC.

The Lancer of the Month for our Homecoming issue is Dave Rust, but you can call him "Pa." He and his wife, Anne, had a baby boy on September 28th at 10:43 a.m. Christened Clayton James Rust, their baby was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 20 inches long. As a child, Dave lived in many places all over the world.

His father was in the Air Force, so places like the philippines and even the jungles of England became home. Dave attended grade school and 9th grade in Dallas, Texas, and finished his high school education at MLPS. He came to DMLC for two years, but then left to join the army as a military policeman in Germany, where he served for four years. ln 1987 he married his wife, then Anne Meihack. (That's right, Dave has access to all the J". A charts, graphs and other geographical gizmos he could possibly want from his father-in-law, Professor Meihack. Lucky Guy!!) Anyway, Dave returned from Germany and earned a BA in political science and a minor in geography from MSU. He has one year left to work for his Masters degree in political science. After all of that, Dave has once again lound himself at the wild jungle we like to call DMLC. He is the assistant coach ol both the menls baseball and football leams. He will be student teaching down at St. Paul's in the Sth and 6th grade room, starting 2nd quarter. He is a mid-year graduate and will hopefully receive a callto a mid-western state, which would be his dream-come-true. Congratulaiions on the new addition to your lamily, Dave, and God's blessings as you head into the teaching ministry.

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TIIATBINDS by Susan Spevacek and Rebecca Staude After six hours of debate on August 5, 1993, the delegates were led to the final decision of uniting the prep schools on the Watertown campus, and bringing togetfier Northwestern and DMLC in New Ulm, MN - with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and 19 votes. ' On September 27, President Kad Gurgel and Wayne Borgwardt, administrator of Worker Training, came to anSwer our questions concerning the amalgamation. One of the first questions asked was if this would cause a problem between the two student bodies. One thing we must all remember on our part is that once God has led us to a decision, we should do all we can to support it for "in atl things, God works together for the good of those who love Him."

very willing to help. The city has offered to set up a job service for locating employment - not only for students, but professor's wiveg as well.

Was MLPS a mistake? "No. The campus serued us very well. The schoolwas needed at the time." When our Synod bought MLPS, it was needed for the surplus of students due to the baby

boom. Now we are operating six schools on five campuses. With such a large operation, we were only

financially able to open two missions last year. RiEht now,

with our focus on "Lift High The Cross" we should channel our etforts to what is largely needed.

Do we really need PreP Schools? Prep schools are a very viable part of the systern. Our focus with ministerial education is to "maintain a strong,

growing, viable prep school." One of the great

advantages of prep schools is peer influence, as well as a focused curriculum.

/s this a Permanent decision?

"lt is a firm and a permanent solution that the Synod voted on, and we are giving it our best to make it work." Is moneY the issue?

Money is not the issue. Stewardship is the issue. President Gurgel said that the number one consideration for him was "having you alltogether."

Willthere be an effect on tuition?

There should be no effect on tuition, besides the normal inflation. The benefit will be that the whole operating system will be more aJfordable. Even though there are shofi-term expenditures, we will have long-term savings with one less eampus to operate even if we don't sell that one campus-. There is an estimated 69

million dollars savings over 20 years.

Willthere be a revote? The reason that some would like a revote is because the vote was so close, and others felt that they didn't get to say everything they wanted to. l-'lowever, there are only two reasons that a revote would take place after the linal decision made at a Synod Convention: 1) lf the decision was doctrinally incorrect, or 2) if there was an impropriety in the way things were done, i.e. - if someone intentionally swayed the votes. What it a recount o@urs and the decision overturns?

The likelihood of a recount occurring is very remote because of the two reasons stated previously. This decision was "not a doctrinal decision, but a practical decision."

Why these camPuses? Watertown was picked lor the prep location because on a high school level it is important for the students to be closer to home, and the mSjority do come lrom that area.

Likewise, in the case ol those who lly in - they'd be closer to the big airport loca[ed in Milwaukee. (Everyone knows how expensive it is to be taxied!) However, on the college level, we have to look at the capacily of the campuses. We have much land area available here for building; also the capacity of campus enrollment as it stands is up to 1000 people. New Ulm is

Can we take courses in the pastoraltract? Being able to take courses in the pastoral tract will be one of the great advantages of combining the schools broadening our experience and background. There will be

many opportunities lor the two schools to interact, not only in the classroom, but through extracurriculars forming ties that will unite us with the single goal of our two occupations.

Wittthis undertaking really be accomplished in

tvvo

years?

"Circumstances permitting." lt will be an enormous undertaking, but Synod wants to do everything they can to complete it in two years. There are many committees working hard to get things prepared for the new schools'

All in all, President Gurgel is "convinced that it is the best thing for the future. You can make a case against the amalgamation, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages." We must view this monumental change "optimistically and knowing God will help us." This is the best solution according to the circumstances now. lt is not

a decision for all eternity, but it "re-emphasizes the mission ol our church. Be what you're trained lor ambassadors for Jesus."

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October 1993

LYCEUMS by Bob Buss

So there I sat, gazing into the mesmerizing lava lamp across my room, cup of coffee in hand, contemplating our bad choice of carpeting. Occasionally, a drop of lava would fall to the carpet and send me pondering as to how I could prevent the utter demise of the white Berber under my feet. My roommate broke the silence when he came in and asked if I would be collecting dust, or attending the juggling lyceum that evening.

LING!", shrieked a voice next to me, as I too came to the

blinding realization that I was doing the seemingly impossible - juggling scarves. I rejoiced in a loud voice. As the program progressed, I mastered bean bags and even those goofy clubs that people on unicycles in Central Park juggle.

One week later, while still attempting to master this jugglihg phenomena, my roommate came in once again and'asked if I would be attending the Chestnut Brass Lyceum. After rebuking him for disturbing the inner peace that I had found in juggling, I said yes. Could this possibly be better than throwing things into the air? I strolled on over and found a seat.

I sat and watched as the quintet played everything from post-modern be-bop, to instruments and music almost older than Centennial Hall. Flabbergasted I stormed out to the lobby afterward to buy their new CD. lt was sold out. Luckily I did find a friend that managed to get one of these highly coveted recordings. Now thanks to the Lyceum programs, and the art of borrowing, I can sit on my couch and, with a throw-rug to protect the carpet, listen to the Chestnut Brass while juggling and enjoying my coffee and contemplatively gazing into the lava lamp. So come along to the next Lyceum - you could learn a lot of new things, too.

Well, I decided to go out of curiosity; as it seemed many others were also. Once there, I was amazed at Professor Confidence's juggling performance and found my attempt to count his arms was to no avail. I was in sheer awe when I found myself transported onto the gym floor with everyone else, in a scene all to reminiscent of those "sweatin' to the Oldies" commercials. "l'm JUGG-

BE AWARE! by Laura Buch Mr. Rick Lowen was here a lew weeks ago to speak on

the topic of drug and alcohol awareness. As a police officer, his perspective was found to be very interesting by all those who attended. He related many facts about drugs and alcohol, and shared some of the personal experiences he's had with people involved in these drugs. Following his presentation, we were encouraged to stay for further information. A list of names was made ol the small group that remained to hear more. Mr. Lowen

and Dean Woldt discussed the possibility of having a follow-up presentation, and also organizing groups to get involved with counseling peers, and others with abuse problems.

The presentation was very enlightening

and alcohol awareness approached the issue of drug and from an interesting and new point of view. Look for future dates and times to attend and join this worthwhile program.

QUE SON LAS CHISPAS? by Jenn Krueger lf at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

That must be the motto for the DMLC Spanish Club. Last year the club was formed with the best of intentions but went defunct soon after. This year they're back to try again with a new image, a new advisor and a new name. Seftora Carrie Pfeifer is in charge of this year's club, called Las Chispas. Las Chispas means "the sparks." Hopefully, these sparks will be able to ignite afire that keeps on growing. Members of Las Chispas will have the opportunity to participate in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program in Sleepy Eye. They will be able to go into classrooms and work with Hispanic students who are trying to learn the English language. Despite the fact that this is a public school program, it will still provide a wondedul opportunity to witness by sftowing the true soul of DMLC through its students. For those who would prefer becoming more familiar with Spanish, the club is in the process of planning activities involving the Spanish language and culture. With the growing number ol Hispanics in the U.S., it is

becoming more and more important to obtain

knowledge of the Spanish language. So whether your Spanish-speaking ability ranges from "adios" to perfect fluency, give Las Chispas some thought.

October 1993

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THE JUNGLE RUMBLE by MarniThon 'Twas the mid of SePtember, As I sit in the lobby; Waiting for Cheese Bread My most esteemed hobbY.

Then all of a sudden, ln ran through the doors; A bat-wielding Joel Kramer, RftO ne ran up four floors. To the top of great Hillview, He sprang forth with might; To alert his fellow "stud men," Of the intruders of the night.

As I sat there a waiting, Things were way out of whack; I knew in a moment Those townies were back...

Then out on the lawn, There arose quite a clatter; Everyone and their brother, To see just what was the matter. The white Cutlass was sPotted, And golly, what luck! Our men, to Protect us, Piled eighteen in Kutz's truck.

First Quarter One, two

LIBRAR?-'I

Homework to do Three, four Tests galore! Five, six (go-tothe) Library for kicks Seven, eight Where's my date? Nine, ten

Broke...AGAINl!

- September

Scribbler

Juggling: "never thought I'd sweat while juggling!"

preiiaent Gurgel: "we will NOT be the WELCOME

And Hahm and Hennig, The bravest of sorts: Couldn't lit in the truck, So they held down the fort.

MATS!" Bookstore: "come back in 2 years!" Music Center: "no power, no practice. But perceptions will go on!"

Ted Kluge with his camera, Taking pictures lor fun; Then out of the dorms, The Dean of Women did run' With a bat in her left hand, She tore down to Herrmann; Those townies were shaking, They really were squirmin'. She caught uP to them, Those bad boys, how wicked; 'This car, il ain't registered," Then whipped out a ticket. She yelled after them, As they drove out ol sight "Come to the WELS, And have a good night!"

DEEP(ISH) THOUGHTS

Moviei:'The Fugitive' (guys), 'sleepless in Seattle' (girls), Aladdin

Cafeteria News:'You don't bring me flowers anymore, 'cuz we can't get 'em past the door!" Human Growth & Devetopmenf: Discovers birth, the ideal mate (me Tazan, you Jane), and puber$ Appetites: Cheese bread comes to New Ulm!

October Obseruations Homecoming: window painting, initiation, Jungle

Theme P uff :'The Survivors" Mid-term: We're outta here

Powde r

AT & T: Prelerred Customer (ahem) =

2 hours & 45

minutes Have a good month! As lar as you know

TMBG Ohey Might Be Gifted)

October 1993

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SOW]NG OUR WILD OATS by S. W. Homecoming of '93 ls already a week-old memory, and by now most of you have completed your swing on the Vines of Euphoria. Still, let's cast our minds back to the fracas which occurred on DMLC grounds last week, as animal'spirits rose high with the rumpus of Powder Putf battles (eye-witnesses claim that Treder skipped supper for the Sophomore game, though he must have been hungry as a lion), and the initiation of bright-eyed and

bushy-tailed Freshmen. The Jungle Theme germinated and flourished throughout our campus; we gazed out of

exotically painted windows and hightailed it over sidewalks decorated with flora and fauna. lmaginations ran wild as students strove to come up with outfits for Camouflage and Save the Ecosystem Day. Not to beat around the bush, or overdo the hackneyed-expressions

STAFF LIST

Advisor Editor............

..............Professor Koestler

Co-Editors.........................

.........Sarah Westphal

thing, but no one could claim to not see the forest (ok, jungle) for the trees.

.................Amy Meyer

lf, at this point, you still think this beastly article has a

Laura Buch Stafl Writers Nate Buege, Kathy Lindner, Marni Thon, Amy Scharrer, Christie Schaumberg, Susan Spevacek, Rebecca Staude, Jill Richards, Patti Fernandez, Doug Gurgel, Mark Otte, Bob Buss, Gretchen Thiesfeldt, Lisa Scheunemann,

point, then you're barking up the wrong tree...of insightful

Jenny Krueger

Artist............

Photographer...................

.............Rose Leersen ..............Philip Adickes

DEAR READERS,

The Messenger is a student-generated newspaper which is issued eight times a yeat. lt leatures sports news, articles on campus events, creative writing, artwork and photography. The Messenger is now available for subscription for two dollars a year.

meaning you'll f ind neither hide nor hair. However, if you're having

difficulties leaving the

jungle behind

and

returning to civilization (well, Tarzan did - it could hqppen) then let me reassure you...the spirit comes from within. Cultivate that sprout and before you know it, it will have blossomed into a lush and leguminous undergrowth. Heed the callol the Wild, and carry the spirit of Homecoming with you allyear long.

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October 1993 The fifth game of the year pitted the Lancers against the old time rival of Concordia. No love is lost between these two teams and the game showed it. Concordia jumped like a cheetah out to a quick 21-7 lead. The Lancers came back

like rhinoceroses and brought the score lo 28-21 but that was all the pack could muster. The stars of this game were the wild Kenyan pigs on the line (Nate Hinz, Bear Wilson, Nic Jacobs, Jon Baftel, and Mark "l'm engaged" Kutz), who were responsible for the gazelle of Arlin Bornshlegl to rush for 146 yards on the day. The Lancer's next opponent is Northwestern Sudan (Roseville).

CROSS COUNTRY CHATTER with FRED ROGERS Hello, boys and girls and welcome to this month's edition of Cross Country Chatter. Last month, you will remember, we learned about paradigms and alliteration, a pretty

JUNGLE FEVER SPARKS LANCERS by Mark Otte

After traveling to the savannah land of lowa and

experiencing their first loss, the Lancers were as anxious as caged tigers lo prove themselves against Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, North Dakota. Despite the strenuous safari to get there, the natives in Aberdeen, South Dakota, treated us like chiefs as we spent the evening prior to the

battle with them in their homes. The 1st half ended in a standoff , since both defenses were as skilled as the mongoose is with snakes in containing the respective offenses. The Lancer offense eventually became its potent self, and the game ended with a convincing 33-6 score to drive home the Lancer's ultimate disposal of Trinity Bible College. The King-cobra (so{o-speak) for the Lancers was Joel Kramer, who threw for two scores and also ran for two. Dakota State brought its herd to DMLC to rumble in the third game of the season. Due to past experiences with this tribe, the Lancers knew that they would have a tough fight on their hands in dealing with these Zulu-of-the-prairies. True to form, Dakota State jumped right out to a 21-7 lead. lnstead ol lying down and waiting for the Alrican vulture to

pick them apart, the Lancers iumped right up and lought back (as only the Dreaded Malawian Wombat does when cornered.) Despite the good play, the Lancers still came up on the short end of the bamboo pole-losing 49-33. The head-monkey for the Lancers in this game was Jim Ott, with two defensive scores; a stat not often seen in this part of Africa.

The fourth game ol the year was Parent's Day and the Lancers opponent was the Crown College Wildebeests (or Crusaders il you prefer). The Lancers showed who would be the king of this jungle in a hurry, as they ran out to a 21-0

halftime lead. The dreaded Nigerian sleeping disease overtook the Lancers in the second half as Crown ROARED back, but luckily the antibiotics worked and the Lancers awoke in time to preserve a 28-25 victory.

profound purpose. The new words for today

ar'e

communication and gargantuan. Can you say them? "Come you ni kay shun. Gar gan tchew an." Very good. Quite obviously (that means it's common sense), cross country teams need good communication (i.e. need to know how to state ideas in an understandable way). They need to know how to support teammates properly (e.9. "You're tough. Fight that hill," as opposed to "Hey, stop running like there's an anchor on your back."), how to ask managers for water,

ice, and massages (remember your please's and thank you's), and most importantly how to receive precise and clear directions so that no one gets lost and runs to Hanska (not that this ever happens). That is communication, and that is cross country.

September was a month of gargantuan cross country competition for the Lancers. On the eleventh, the teams traveled to U.W. River Falls where rain fell in gargantuan amounts during the women's race. The men were not so lucky, for the burst had all but abated by the time they ran. lncidentally, communication was very important on the horse trails which River Falls people call a course. "Watch out for the..." Anyway...onward. September 18 the women met Cross Country Chatter cont. on page 7

October 1993

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SOCCER COMMENTARY BY THE CLUELESS

Cross Country Chatter cont. from page 6

The following dialogue may or may not be a dramatization; either way, the identity of the interviewer will remain

gargantuan competition at Mankato State, running against MSU, St. Cbud State, and Winona State. The women,

anonymous because I wouldn't appreciate having to answer to "hey

however, responded by running

gargantually fast times - all setting PR's or SB's (Personal Records or Season's Bests). The following weekend brought the Ole lnvitational, the women's most gargantuan meet of the year. Despite mid-race killer hills Herculean, if not Gargantuan tasks the women ran well enough to beat three teams; the men all with PR's or SB's beat conference competition plus two. Finally, October 2's (virtual

Clueless."

(Clueless): I watched my first soccer game on September 29th, and I have to write an article on it... help me think of something intelligent to say.

(Soccer Dude):'Well, what were your first impressions?

(Clueless): Hmm... well, I wondered

where the bleachers were, and

whether it was such a good idea to sit so close to cleated feet and flying balls, and why no one was wearing helmets, and

September) menu for the Nike/Pepsi/U.

(Soccer Dude): OK, you're right you do need help. Maybe we should try a different approach...

(Clueless): (authoritative ahem) ln my opinion, the Soccer team played... (Soecer Dude): exceptionally well

(Clueless): winning their game thanks to...

(Soccer Dude): the co-operation of the players as a unit

get knowing you have a new die-hard fan sitting (too) clbse to the sidelines namely Moi?

feelthat...

(Soccer Dude): Something like that. Feel free to bring some friends along, though... (Clueless): Well, naturally - how else would I know when to clap? See you at your next game, Soccer. Dude,

(Soccer Dude): we're gonna win'em both.

"Good Luck, it's a Jungle out there!"

(Clueless): They look forward to their next games against Northwestern College and Seminary, and with my well-honed Soccer intuition I definitely

(Clueless): Right. That wasn't so

hard... So tell me, do you guys intentionally hit the ball with your

heads?

and in the spirit of Homecoming

of M. lnvitational displayed portions that would make Gargantua blanch. Appetizer anyone? Try the #11 ranked N.C. State Wolfpack. (Yes, that is NCAA Division l.) For the entree, sizzling #2 ranked lowa State. Dessert? Defending NCAA Division ll champs Adam's State (virtual Division l). Needless to say, the men had their fill of such rich fare (can you say Olympic caliber?) not to mention dust and look forward to October's more minuscule meals, the conference invitational schedule.

That's all for now, boys and girls. Tune in next time and hear coach Leopold say, "Remember to take your vitamins." One brief news item this month. The men's new uniforms arrived with logoless shorts. This is a boon to the team since no one will be

able to tell

if they put them on

backward. So long neighbor.

(Soccer Dude): (politely) Maybe you

should think about wrapping up this interview - just remind everyone why

Soccer is the world's most popular

sport... (Clueless): Oh to...

that would be due

(Soccer Dude): all the one-on-one personal "matches" that have to be won during the course of the game small victories that can lead to a field goal; the challenge ol foot-eye coordination (Clueless): that's exactly what I was going to say

(Soccer Dude): the rush from planting a kick in the center of the ball, the elation of running down the length of the field, the

(Clueless): warm toasty feeling you

Halftime Entertainment: No it's not a Rain-dance; Pom-pons sport sunny smiles allaround.

October 1993

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STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE Second Quarter, 1993-94 October 25 - December 17 ST.

PA'L'S, NEW ULM

Julia Braun Scott Gostchock

Prof. McLean Prof. Spurgin

Jodi Meier David Bust

NEW ULM - TWIN CITIES AREA

l. 2, 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9, 10. 11. 12.

Student

Location

Becker, Laura Bitter, Nathan Buch, Laura Cross, Julia Diehm; Heather

Delano

Hopl,-Stephanie Kusowski, Kristen Meyer, Amy Nab€r, Dawn Patterson, Nicole Perry, Anthony Underwood, Will

Hulchinson Delano Bloomington Bloomington West St. Paul Belle Plaine Belle Plaine New Ulm West Sl. Paul Bloomington Belle Plaine

Principa!

Supervisor

Mt. Olive lmmanuel Mt. Olive Bloomington Bloomington Emanuel

S. Jensen

Mr. Jensen Mr. White Miss Schulz Mrs. Kraus Mrs. Feare

K. White

S. Jensen K. Schmidt K. Schmidt R. Gibson L. Strehler L. Strehler D. Markgral R. Gibson K. Schmidt L. Strehler

Trinity Trinity St. Paul Emanuel Bloomington Trinity

Location

Congregation

Principal

Supervisor

Watertown

St. Mark St. Stephen St. Paul Faith

O. Dom

Miss Solofra Mrs. Brace Miss Hopmann

Gosdeck, Stacy Hermanson, Jodi Mittelstaodt,Rach€l Richards, Robin Rusert, Amy Schimmel, Patricia Schneider, Heidi

Menomonee Falls Fond du Lac

A. Voigt D. Markgraf G. Thiesfeldt J. Buege W. Keller G. Thiesleldt R. Ehlke D. Markgral R. Ehtke P. Boileau

Zion Bethlehem Faith Eastside St. Paul Eastside Our Savior Trinity/St. Luke

Walertown

6-8

2-4 1-2 3-4 4-5 4-5

1-2 5 2 6-7

7-8

Prof. Whaley, College Supervisor

Brenn, Heath€r Buege, Heidi Eckert, Elaine Esmay, Siephanie Goede, Sara

Madison New Ulm Madison Grafton

Grade 7-8

Mrs. Radlolf Mrs. Grabitske Miss Zenda Mr. Blauert Miss Klessig Mr. Ziesemer Mr. Strehler

Studenl

Beaver Dam New Ulm Fond du Lac Columbus

5-6

Prof. Minch, College Supervisor

Congregation

WATERTOWN AREA

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Grade 1-2

Supervisor

Students

J. Mo€ller

Grade 3-4 1

Mrs. Lauber Mrs. Marks Miss Moldenhauer Mrs. Kemnitz Mrs. Mickelson Miss Cady Miss Zimmerman

1-2 3-4 3 2

3-4 3 3-4 3

Miss Webusch Mrs. Schuh

SECONDARY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM October 18

December 17

Prof. Schibbelhut, College Supervisor N!mo

1. Anthony, Scon 2. Berg, Sarah 3. Gabert, Kathryn 4. H€ck€ndorl, Mark 5. Koblesk€, Kristi 6. Mahnke, Jam€s 7. Nolle, Bront 8. , Retzlatl, Andrew 9. Roecker, James 10. Ros€nb€rg, Kari€ 11. Russ, Oavid 12. Schibbelhul,Gregory 13. Schroer, Jsnnil€r 14. Stanlord, W€ndy 15. Uhlenbrauck,J€tlrey 16. Woltl, Tonya

Locltlon New Ulm, MN Lak€ Mills, Wl Milwaukee, Wl

Jackson, wl Fond du Lac, Wl Manitowoc, Wl Applelon, Wl Applelon, wl Fond du Lac, Wl Appl€ton, Wl Milwauk€o, Wl W. Sl. Paul, MN Onalaska, Wl Manitowoc, Wi Lak€ Mills, W Manitowoc, Wl

Prlnclpal

Lurh. H.S. MVL

J. Schultz J. Nelson

Lak€side

Wisconsin Kenle Moraine Winnebago Manitowoc Fox Valley Fox Vall€y

Winnebago Fox Valley

Wisconsin Sl. Croix

Lulh€r Manilowoc Lakesid€ Manitowoc

N. Goede M. Baxmann R. Weslphal G. Lacrow P. Hartwig P. Hartwig B. Weslphal P. Hartwig N. Goede M. Kruse J. Raabe G. LaGrow J. Nelson G. Lacrow

Malor Malor Subl. Sup. Social St. Mr. Barenz Phy Ed Mrs. Grev Mr. Lemke Math Mr. Schramm Phy Ed Phy Ed Miss Steffen Math Mr. Carolli Mr. Wendland Music Phy Ed Mr. Gauger Phy Ed Mr. g€rg Phy Ed Miss Polloy Mr. Treuden Music Science Mr. Everts Math Mr. Hinz Math Miss Diels Social St. Mr. Ricke Miss

Wilsmann

Phy Ed

Second

2nd Subl.

Subi.

lngtr,

English English Science Soc St. Science Social St.

Mr. Haul Miss Seeklander Mr. Sebald Mr. Breitkreutz Miss Clausnitzer Mr. Steinbrenner Rev. Dolan Mr. Kolander Mr. Woldl Mr. Wrobel Mr. Bowe Mr. Harley Mr. Kunz Mr. Boeck Mr. Unke Mr. Ash

Religion

Social St. English

Science Social St. Math English

Science Phy Ecl Scienc€

CHURCH MUSIC PRACTICIM

Prof. J. Nolte, College Supervisor Namc Caskey, Elizab€lh Roux, Jonathan

Locrllon

Congrog.llon

Prslor!

Suporvlror

Rsdwood Falls St. Pet€r

st. John

W. Henrich & J. Krusch€l C. Degner & O. Amdl

Miss Pric€ Mr. Bakk€n

st. Peter

the DMLC

CSSCN Dr. Martin Luther College

New Ulm, Minnesota

NOW THE GREEN BLADE R'SES It's Spring! We have curbs again; and where ice-slicks and snow-drifts formerly lay in wait, there are now mudluscious puddles to wetly welcome misplaced feet.

Winter clothes are shedding at an alarming rate and degree of tho Igr !egg, ,..* hat scurrying forms of indeterminate, gender and bundled anonymity are now only a melting memory of yet another Minnesotan winter

embraced, embibed and...suwived.

And now Spring - not only a season, but a giddy feeling in the pit of our stomachs, the euphoria of one green blad.e of grass, a single unfurling bud. What tremulous, yet persistent reminders lhese serve of a greater resurrection - each fragile new life shouts the confession that Jesus, our risen salvation, is Lord. Because He lives, we live also; and carry spring-green faith in our heads our whole lives long.

It's just their

1rat'.

A blessed Easter to you all!

Wno's Tne Nenolesr Or Txenn Arr?

Sarah

Sarah Swift

The Nerd, in this critic's opinion, was just plain nerdy...or something like that. This might be the review you'd expect from one of the play's characters, Axel Hammond (Dan Schulz), who just happened to be a drama critic himself (not to mention a matchmaker). Through his scheming, the ultimate nerd, played by Paul Patterson, comes on the scene to wreak havoc and create a few neruous breakdowns. But in the end, the boy gets the girl in a surprise finish which left the audience feeling elated to find out that no one could really be that

I am the true uine and tny Father is gardpner. John

Nerdyl! A lot of time and hard work went into making this show what it was. Those involved started with a hilarious script,

added talented and dynamic acting, an excellent director and producer, and a backstage crew that really "ran the show." The combination resulted in a wonderfully entertaining performance that was delinitely without a dull moment. Most importantly, they all had fun doing it. The audience enjoyed the play immensely, and laughed from start to finish. All the comments I heard afterwards were extremely complimentary. One viewer even raved, "lt was the best play I've ever seen done at DMLC." With reviews like this, allthose involved with lhe Nerd should be proud of this tremendous success! Congratulations!

February 1994

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MUSIC AT HIS FINGERTIPS Carey Muenkel

"He's cute!" "He's hot!" "l heard him practicing, and he's soooo good!" "ls he WELS?" These are a few of the comments I overheard from several girls prior to watching David Pasbrig's Performance on WednesdaY, FebruarY 2. After his remarkable performance, however, the chatter continued with a little

niore emphasis on his fabulous piano playing. Those of us who know Dave have to snicker, because he's just an

ordinary guY whom You wouldn't expect to possess such an amazing musicaltalent. The Lord surelY has blessed David

Pasbrig. After attending Arizona Lutheran AcademY, Dave began

studying at the

PeabodY HoPkins Johns the of Conservatory University in Baltimore, Maryland. He

now holds the Rosa Silverman Memorial ScholarshiP and a

Peabody Merit ScholarshiP. Dave has performed in recitals, master classes, and chamber ensembles throughout the United States. You music bulfs maY aPPreciate Dave's other accomPlishments. He has performed as a soloist with the Phoenix SymPhonY Orchestra and the Arizona State UniversitY Chamber Orchestra, and has also performed for the Western ChoPin Society. Dave hhs been awarded grand prizes in the Phoenix

astounded with David Pasbrig, I must mention; yes, he is single' He's 23,

smart, has a wonderful sense of humor, and, yes again, he is WELS. For all you music Profs., no, I don't think there's a chance to recruit him. For all you guys now You know

how to impress the ladies

scholarships lrom the Orpheus Male Chorus, Phoenix SYmPhonY Guild, and Phoenix Piano Teachers.

Through all of

Dave's humbleness accomplishments, his .

Music Center!

PET PEEVES Jenn Krueger The old cliche tells us to "Count your blessings, not your troubles." The dear

Lord also wants us to be thankful. When we were younger, our parents informed us that kids in Africa would gladly devour that final morsel of unidentifiable substance we refused to eat off our plates. Grandpa conslantly supplied us with stories like'When I was'your age, I had to walk five miles to school, through twelve feet of snow, uphillboth ways"'" While all this shows how spoiled we are, we still constantly complain and grumble. Why? Because we're human beings, life is not.a bowl of cherries, and

inings bothei us regardless of whether we openly whine or store them up insid'e. Now then, shilt we vent these little annoyances from our systems? PET PEEVES

hard to develop it. Dave practices for seven hours every daYl When asked what he will be doing'

ol acceptance.

lrom the Lord, and he wcrks very

after graduating at the end of this semester, Dave answered, "More schoolt" He hoPes to attend Yale next year and is waiting lor the word So, for all You girls who are still

When you go outside and your nosehair freezes The shower scalds when the toilet flushes (ouch!) "Hello. Does anyone on your floor want to babysit?" First hour classes First hour class at 6:50 in the morning People who never have first hour blasses When a prof doesn't show up for a first hour class

: -i:S .

people

abounds. He knows his talent is a gift

just

spend seven hours every daY at the

Symphony Guild ComPetition, and in

the Sun CitY SYmPhonY Guild Competition. He received

(

--r

Morning Not having church on campus (potential future article) parking lot You neediross-country skis and a snowmobile suit to get to the turn off their to forget and doors, their lock weekend, a people for leave when alarm clocks Study guides that have nothing to do with the test (Hello?) When color blind people try to play Uno. The streets are plowed, but a big snowpile is left in the crosswalk

Having a prol. extend the due-date on a paper you stayed up all night to

finish. Cumulative finals (Let's see how many brain cells we can fry) DMLC phone tag Mold growing in the showers Having insomnia in PercePtions Nst having a midterm break (hint) Living on fourth lloor (48 stePs) People who light with their significant someones on the hall phone Being told byihe people you babysit for that they'll have you back belore the door is locked and theY don't Hillview guys get outside keys but Hillview girls don't Sunday evening cafeteria leftovers Having three or more tâ&#x201A;Źsts the same day

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February 1994

THE WINTERING Susan Spevacek

With long johns, a turtleneck and a sweatshirt hugging my shrinking body, I hastily grabbed my long winter coat and opened my door endeavoring to spring through it belore my room got any colder than its frigid air already suggested. Playing t.he usual game of tug-of-war, the outside door gave way while I held my breath in dreading suspense. lt was there. "Ha, ha, I got you!'i shrieked the Phantom of Winter, while the cold ruthlessly hit me in the face with its spiteful iciness. lt stole the moisture from my body before I had the chance to cry in frustration at my losing battle with the Phantom. Why? The Phantom of Winter and I have a bittersweet war going on. All right, so I happen to like Spring better than this jealous Winter that saps the sunshine's warmth from my bones. But Winter tends to forget just one thing, which steals thp ioy out of the snow and replaces it with inditference: he torgets how to play. Winter's youth in the days before Christmas show a kind of camaraderie between us. We dance together in the lamplight, with the newborn flakes of snow teasing my eyelashes, and play peek-a-boo with formless shapes

and shadows. But after Christmas, Winter reaches middle-age and just because he's grown up, he doesn't like to play anymore. lnstead, he handles everything in a business-like way, remembering his duty, and not the joy he brings to children's memories of making angels in the flutfy snow. You see, he has lost the secret to staying young; and replaced it by letting the cold of growing power wrap around his heart until there is no room for

Yi-flEI

i? \.,r"I

BREAK THE SILENCE!

Rebecca Staude Top Ten Topics To Spice Up A Lagging Conversation

Ask someone if they know the color of the

10.

auditorium chairs Retell your favorite joke

Ask someone else's opinion on whether or not Adam and Eve really had belly buttons Discuss the gestation period ol gerbals

8. 7. 6.

Ask a friend their opinion on the merits ol

4. 3.

2. 1.

perception class Whip out your choir robes, take a walk around the dorm, and you'll be guaranteed to attract some conversation Dress up for no reason - people usually inquire Ask if your friend's vocabulary encompasses 'fetid mire" When you wake up, begin to hum "you are my sunshine" and walk around with strategically placed smiley faces on your shirt Do you have any gray poupon?

laughter.

But one day last week, as I saw Winter's forgotten clump of snow spilt on the evergreen outside my window, I heard a new sound: the tearsparkling sound of Winte/s thaw and...birds! joining together in harmony. As they sang, I understood. Winter now is growing old

: his shaky indecision

reveals that. His overpowering zeal and selfabsorbed work are diminishing - replaced by a twinkle that grows warmer and warmer each day. His memory is atrocious - he's forgetting his duty to vent his full power on the land - but his heart is growing wider with a kindred love found in dream-wrought castles in the woods that can only be ruled by the days of Summer. Soon Winter will leave and exist in a faint memory placed in the Wind's music box to be opened on days when Spring and Summer don't feel well. But he'll. be content in the shape of the llutfy white clouds that float lazily across the sky - taking the shapes of the dreams that dwell in the hearts of children - young anct old.

ODE TO WRITER'S BLOCK anon. O wretched nemesis upon my brain You've come to torment me again. My creative fire is burning low In this poem't quite welldoes show

You've left my mind with nothing to say O evil block, just go awayl My head is empty - my trash is.full Results of this ever copious lull.

'.n

That is all you've enabled me to write O, who can save me from this plight?

But now lsee you're of my mind That a reverse placebo is your kind And since my mind's power did you create, I now burst my fefters, leave your fatel

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THOUGHTS OF THE MONTH STRESS. lt surrounds our'days and fills our nights. Whether it's homework, work, long/short distance relationships, dorm life, the cafeteria, orr the weather in Minnesota, one thing is inevitable. We can't get rid of it!! But, thgre are a few things that could give you momentary relief...(no, not ROLAIDS...). Here are a few suggestions for you, our tormented friends.

Jr.es

SLEEP (anytime Possible) SCREAM (but not during quiet hour) Beat your head on the wall (NOT ADVISAB,LE unless you have a LARGE bottle of Excedrin) EAT (a whole cheese bread from Dominos)

spced

GO SHOPPING Make a 4 hr. long distance phone call (8 hrs. if youhave the l"

plant

"6 fr,

Pretend,you're sick for a week (uh...yeah, l have MONO) Watch the Star Wars Trilogy for the 10oth time Just LEAVE! Throw your roommate against the wall. DRIVE. (Any direction will do. Just don't run out of gas belore you get off campus.) Work on the Hillview Nordic Track for a few hours

lf you still feel that familiar panic called stress, feel free to take a sabbatical from life lor a while. Find yourself. Good luck, and

ricql

remember, only 1 quarter to go!! As always, They Might Be Gifted

Upcn lnsrriraticn

STAFF IIST

Advisor Editor...........

Sarah Westphal

Evening calls and beckons mortal's creativity, and quietly demands that man examine his soul. Sunset and glooming shadows prove sofl judges of human abilities, knowing their own are far superior. A dimming heaven cannot fail to inspire even

..............Professor Koestler .........'Sarah Westphal

Staff Writers

Sarah Swift, Kathy Lindner, Christie Schaumberg, Susan Spevacek, Marni Thon, Amy Scharrer, Rebecca Staude, Lisa Sheunemann, Jenny Krueger, Bob Buss, James Carlisle, HeidiLemke.

the frailest imagination; and in such a way, man

and nature exist

harmony. Regardless of human lollies and dramas,

nature ends each daY at

her own will, silently remindi.ng man

limitations. Yet

his in

deference to our timid hearts and china pride she

chooses Beauty as her aide, and gives to man the gilt of inspiration, so we should not lay down to sleep with empty souls.

PONDER THIS..Though the past haunt me as a sPirit I do not ask to forget. - Felicia Hemans

We build statues of snow and weep to see them melt. - Walter Ecoft All great art is the expression of man's delight God's work, not his own. - Ruskin

February 1994

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THE ART OF PICK.UP LINES

THE BRIGHT YEARS

MarniThon Someone once sang, "Love. Exciting and new. Come aboard. lt's expecting you..." Yowza! Words like those are enough to make one quiver. And there you are, longing and pining for that special someone to waltz, stroll, lambada into your life. But alas, youlve come to the realization that, hey, you're just not that suave cat you desire to be. You, my friend, are lacking. This insufficiency I am reterring to is not pointing to your below-average intellectual ability, nor am I suggesting that you fall short in the "Uh-l-look-good" dept. Rather, I would point out that you, are simply ldcking in the essential category o,f verbal skills; which, with a little practice, will have nrembers of the opposite ge4der swarming to you. Thatls right, the art of pick-up lines. But don't fear, we've got a few to help you out. # 1.Hey, uh, hot thang, are

Once upon a time we wandered out in tf,rc world Running through the woods, flying tike a,pair of birds Wild children, we'd shine brightly Our endless surnmer memories Still haunt me from the past that we shar,ed I still hear our la.ughter

you4orSyear?

#2. lf you were a pop, a Pepsi, cuz ;rou've got the right yourd: be

one baby. Uh.huh...

3. lf love were

a cafeteria rneal, you'd be one tasty chicken

Clirnbing througll car windows, we woutrd drtve down the

dift raads Jurnping off of tables, we would fly without wings We made wr rnagic potion ln yow sislefs'oven Sometimes weT hide behind the ehair Whenyou tndto go, I loo,tced up to you like yw were my big brother Sometimes had a crush on you, like all the ather girls We were just foo cool then Fonzie dndthe Beach Boys Taking me to luneh when no one ebe would

Youwere

mlT

bestfriend

When I think of my childhood I rememberyou and smile When I think of all the things that We usedto do

striP.

Were you able to get anything done today? You were with me all day in my mind. You're so hot, I bet the doctor burnt his hands delivering you.

Hey, um, I'm doing a movie ieview lor one of my classes, and I need both a guy and girl's opinion on it...Whaddaya say you help me out? You look so succulent. I bet I've

gainedagood5lbs.

just looking at you. Are you part German?

Would you like your future children to be?

9. Hey, you're pretty good in piano. I could really use your help in

getti'ng

certain

prece.

So the next time you're looking for a date, or maybe just to get a little attention from members of the opposite gender, try one ol these babies out. I guarantee you'll get results...

AI.L WE NEED TO DO What is life without a cause Unless we take tlle tirne to pause And see with clear and open eyes The love that's often in disguise Love's not an object thrown around Like something in the lost and found It doesn't merely come and go Like people often think it so Love is diserete but always there The rncment when we choose to share And when we open hearts within To let each other enter in It's in the smile of any friend It's always free and without end It cant be sold for any price Or tossed away like gambling dice It's joy, it's peace, it's good, it's true

It's allwe really need to do This God has shown us from above There's nothing greater than to love

by Lisa Scheunemann'94

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February 1994

A Morsel of Sarah Westphal e old man awoke one morn

\ \\

and *l;h a wide round yawn he syAllowed a morselof spring -ir"t a droP but it danced on his tongue =-and slid to his tummy and with an etfervesssscent Pop! it burst like a cello string that was wound too taut. It spread to his corners, his crooks and crannYs and swept away the acheysandrheumeys, the I' m-too-siiff {or-sPri n gsYs in one melon-scented eddy... And the.little old man - well, he felt like a child His heart sprang to his face and unraveled a Smile. Out into Spdng the old man tumbled

helter-skelter-toPsY-tu rvY skipping with EmmY and bouncing with MurPhY

To the comoron Main where the balloonman's stand swayed in the wind with bright bubbles of color handful he bought lor 2 copper pennies one for Bill and one forJenny and two for Murphy and Em and, whistling, he lilted hoi-ne a little old man with SPdng in his

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S otnu eanti&/de'a Koda6 ?ft/meooto

Ring around the collar

Low and Shanda Rock'n' Roll

Snow Carnival Court Jefl and Gretchen lookin'starry-eyed

Wooing by Kazooing

Believe me, it's harder lhan it looks

February 1994

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SNOW CARNIVALCOURT

Dr. Martin Luther College

STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE Fourth Quarter, 1 993-94

March6-May7 ST. PAUL'S, NEW ULM Studentg Caley Durfey Stanley Lange

Molly Heyn Scott Scriver

LACROSSE AREA

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. L 10. 11. '12.

Student

Location

Baumann, David Fenske, Joel Hahm, Bethel

Winona

St. Manhew Mt. Calvary Mt. Calvary

Jackson, Timothy Lippert, Daniel Mcclelland, Kathryn Norder, Christine Rosenthal, Ryan Ross, June Sell, Jenniter Tracy, Damon Vanoalster, Kim

Bangor Cannon Falls

LaCrosse LaCrosse

Goodhue Goodhue

LaCrosse Winona Cannon Falls Mankato

Winona

St. Paul St. Paul St. John st. John Mt. Calvary St. Matthew 51. Paul St. Mark st. Matthew

WATERTOWN AREA

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

- Prof. Schibbelhut, College

Congregation

Supervisor Prof. Mclean

Grade 1-2

Prof. Spurgin

5-6

Supervisor

Principal

Supervisor

R. Klindworth L. Robbert L. Robbert R. Brown

Mr. Dorn Mr. Robbert Mrs. Knobloch Mr. Herrewig Mr. Weihing Miss Knospe Miss Groehler Mr. Scharf Mrs. Hagedorn Miss Klatt Mr. Mathwig Mrs. Kiekbusch

P. Weihing

J. Schultz J. Schultz L. Robbert R. Klindworth P. Weihing

M. Mathwig R. Klindworth

5 2 5-6 5-8 5-6 3-4

7-8 4

14 5-8 6

Prof, Whaley, College Supervisor

Student

Location

Congregation

Principal

Supervisor

Anthony, Rachel

Jetlerson

St. John

S. Zanto

Clark, Laura Danell, Becky Knickel, Julie Kay6, Patti Mueller, Monica Nickel, Tammy Peesel, Susan Petermann, Darlenâ&#x201A;¬ Steffen, Andrea Strangman, Lisa Struck, Deborah

Lake Mills

St. Paul

Watertown Lake Mills Waterloo Janesville Ft. Atkinson Hustislord Ft. Atkinson Watertown Jackson

st. John

T. Krueger L. Collyard T. Krueger

Mrs. Wilke Mrs. Bruenger Miss Berg Mrs. Fischer Miss Kaye Mrs. Krueger Miss Bruskewitz Mrs. Gronholz Mrs. Grulke Miss Manthey Mrs. Madsen Mrs. Mahnke Mrs. Fenske

Jackson

Grade

St. Paul st. John St. Matthew St. Paul Bethany St. Paul St. John David's Star David's Star

M. Eternick K. Proeber A. Wentzel J. Wilsmann A. Wentzel L. Collyard. F. Mahnke F. Mahnke

Grade K 2

4 2 5 2

34 1

1-2 6 5 o

the DMLC

CSSCN New Ulm, Minnesota

Dr. Martin Luther College

year, the unknown lies before you. God bless your eff orts, and graciously send those precious reminders of another time, when you were nurtured in mind and faith here

at DMLC. For those continuing, another year has slipped by, leaving its imprint on us with a persuasive-

ADIEU'S

Like snow in the midst of April we sometimes find our continuity soltly interrupted. There comes a reminder

of something said, taught,

or believed in years before. lt may be as lleeting a discovery as a melting shadow of snow, but the memories it conjures up are as powerful as a season. For those graduating this

shall

whether they are

echoed in an encouraging word we reapply, or in an unexpected dusting of snow on Spring's blushing countenance.

collection (to be kept until the end of football season, senior year). She also got the beautiful black gown with

For so long a guest, Winter's

over?

These are days we

remember

THE MANY OUTFITS OF JULIA BRAUN

Sarah Westphal

absence finds him soon lorgotten. Green has subtly edged its way across our paths, the sun gently touches our cheeks with apple hue. We throw back our curtains, defying the sky to be anything but blue, the air to be any cooler than a tropical câ&#x201A;Źrrâ&#x201A;Źss; And yet in the midst of April there often comes' a serendipitous reminder of another season. Spring catches up her trailing skirts and dances away, pursued by a nostalgic Winter who carries a dusting of white at his heels. Who can blame him for visiting his earthly haunt one last time, trailing his fingers across our window sills, breathing a chilly sigh of regret that his wanderings are truly

ness that may reappear when we are years beyond this time.

the ever attractive golden stole (Treble Choir, all four years)! Julia just couldn't stay away from those costumes, so in her Sophomore and Junior year she joined Children's Theater (this year she is directing Rumpelstiltskin, but doesn't get a

HeidiLemke When Julia Braun wore diapers and Oshkosh B' Gosh's, she tottered around the DMLC/MLA campus. When MLA moved to Prairie du Chien, Julia went along (her dad's a prof.) and began to sport MLPS wear. Julia attended a one room school at Prairie ilu Chien. Mrs. Travis served as Julia's inspiration to teach (no word on how she atfected Julia's fashion sense.) lt wasn't until Julia came to DMLC that her outfits really went to extremes. Julia spent her freshman year clad in costumes for Bye Bye Birdie, and The Golden Goose. She added a maroon and gray cheerleading uniform to her

costume!). Throughout her years at DMLC, Julia has also worn a band uniform, organ shoes and a quarterback jersey (Powder Puff that is!). As of late, Julia has been wearing her new Barry Manilow concert tee (ask her about the concert). And as a member ol the BYOT committee, she got, like, totally into the 80's and wore striped jeans and a New Kids on the Block t-shirt. As for Julia's future fashions look for those "teacher clothes." Julia will graduate in May and is looking forward to her first call. Julia will add another outfit to her collection in the summer of 1995. Look for something long and white; Julia was engaged to John Boggs, February 12,1994. God bless your future, Julia, no matter what outfits you wear!

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FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES Carey Muenkel Oh, the precious things kids say! EFE week gave us a taste of these. How many of you girls were called "Mrs. during EFE week? How many of you guys were

called "Dad"? The following is a compilation of some ol the most memorable instances from our EFE week. lnquisitive Questions:

"ls it true that the older you get the fatter you get?" "So what exactly are you doing here?'l "How come only boys can be pastors?" 'Why would He die for us?" 'Why don't we eat the wafer after the wine?"

Answers to Our Questions: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

Q: A:

'Why do we give money for missions?" "So Jesus could PaY for our sins." 'Who are some of the people we are to obey?" "People who are older than us and our elders." (On suspicion of the truth of the previous day's story.) "Did you get your tonsils out?" "Ummm. lt tastes like it." (At an old schoolhouse) 'Where did the people in the old days go to the bathroom?" "ln a Port-o-Pottie!"

Memory Work:

"... Let angels prophrate fall; Bring forth the royal diamond..."

"...He descended into hell and the third day He rose again. He ascended into hell and the third day He rose again. He ascended into hell and the third day He rose again. . ."

Misconceived' Notions of Age: Bert Falak's students thought he was 30 something. "lf Kathy is 19 and Colleen is 20, why is Kathy taller?" "You aren't 20! You look 19 or something." Tragic lnstances:

Trying not to laugh when a child read "yearlings" as "urinals."

A boy squeezed the life out of the class bunny' lntormative Comments from the Children: After stating that she was cold, a fourth grade boy told

the student teacher, "Of all activities shivering loses the most calories. So anytime you want to lose calories, just shiver." "l tend to be the class clown."

"l hate Clinton. He's taking all our guns away. How are we supposed to protect our wives and children?" These are only the beginning of many more to come' Jot them down as you go through your teaching career' We'll need to remember how precious the children are.

CHURCH ON CAMPUS. TO BE OR NOT TO BE? Jenn Krueger

Olf and on over the years, DMLC has touched on the issue of whether or not to hold weekly worship services on campus. Based on my opinion and those of my fellow students, I believe it is time to resurrect the idea.

Thanks to the help of my friend Beth Wallace, we surveyed 130 students on this issue. We lound that 60% don't own a car. Of these, 28% have problems finding rides to church and 15% do at times. 77oh allend St. Johns, 4o/o Qo to St' Paul's and 19% go to both. 74o/o don't know any church members who aren't connected to DMLC' Almost all who do, know the members from work or because they are relatives' 94o/o dtQn'l involved in any church activities. lf DMLC had church on campus 72o/" said they would attend and 18% would sometimes, primarily in winter. Overall, 80% support the idea. Even though some personally dislike the idea, they feel it may be beneficial to the student body as a whole. Each survey question brings up a point concerning the issue. As our answers indicate, the students are in favor

ol church on camPUS. WhY? First, we live in Mrnnesota. Minnesota has cold, yucky winters. (No kidding?) Each week many students wonder how to get to church. They can: A. walk (110 year

tradition), get up early, slide on the ice and arrive late,

Church on CamPus cont. on Page 7

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April 1994

CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR ON CAMPUS ... BENEFICIAL OR NOT? Rebecca Staude

As I conjured up my thoughts for this article on the prospect of adding a campus counselor, I rationalized many valuable reasons for one, and concluded it would be a fantastic idea. I think having a professional Christian

counselor on campus would provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain Chrislian advice, comfort, and support in areas where they may be having trouble or

have encountered problems. Not only would a professional counselor be able to aid a student in

overcoming college dilemmas, but he/she would also be able to give advice or offer preventative measures before students have to cope with consequences resulting from a festering.problem. A counselor could also provide an extra boost for students concerning their spiritual life. I think students would feel more comfortable and confident having a professional counselor to see lor advice. Often

students will consult other students, their advisor, or a member of the faculty. However, time is always pressing and these people may be unable to always offer their services when needed. Also, chances are they haven't had much experience in the area you're seeking counseling on; they will be great to talk to but may possibly be lacking in professional advice. A private professional opinion is valuable. Even though other counselors are otfered through the hospital or community services they won't necessarily give you an answer founded on Scripture. I also think it is vital for us, as future teachers, to be familiar with ways to handle counseling,. for we may be faced with similar situations in the classroom. lf students have a problem now, I think it is pertinent that they can find help before it lingers into their teaching ministry. We are to be role models, but because we are not perfect we all need encouraging and Christian support and help along the way.

ln order to provide you with a broader spectrum of opinions on this subject, I interviewed several students on campus. Some of their comments were:

it's hard to talk about personal problems with prolessors when you know you'll see them the next day in class. I think it would be wise to have a separate person to talk to who has counseling as their only job. friends can only handle so much. professors are so busy with classes, schedules, and families that a counselor would be great for us and the faculty.

excellent idea! We had one in high school and everyone took advantage of the opportunity.

a professional ...? Great, because our high school tried peer counseling, but with a small number of students it didn't work out very well.

a female counselor would be wonderlul to assimilate

with the large number of male professors and advisors.

someone new, unbiased, open and confidential would be great for counseling us here. other large universities all have'em. with the many engaged couples a counselor would be welcome for marriage counseling and advice. I think a counselor should be young and able to relate to us.

Overall, I believe a professional Christian counselor would be a tremendous asset to DMLC. The numerous benefits that would lollow seem to warrant the addition of a counselor to our campus family. The system has worked line without one for many years, but perhaps it is time for an upgrading. With changing times and problems, having a counselor would be a fantastic way to accommodate the new demands and pressures put on students.'I for one, welcome the proposal with open arms.

?aenry anV/aaaa ,4 ?ar/4te to /an'a Selnddt Sarah Westphal Rising from the frantic order of the notes his hands released there rolled a smooth high wave that caught up dormant passions and bore them on its crest, So that they pushed against the listeners' ribs and pulsed inside their chest. No man was he who took the bench but a musicalappendage Marvelous fingers! That could touch and hover and with lilting motion assuredly uncover the life that lay within.

Which loved the other more, the Piano or the Player? Silk ebony reflected with shining pride the hands that poised above its keys, Rich shout of joy burst from its frame through strong lid opened wide. But what bent the player's body close, the sooner to breathe the rising notes? No atfection short of love Could coax such beauty into being or brush the keys with surer touch - This is certain, they both loved much.

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April1994

ALL GOD'S CHILDREN Bob

Think back. How often did we as children laugh at the lunny old man walking down the street? Ridicule him? Did we grow out of this stage or not? Jim Morrison wrote and sang: "People are strange when you're a stranger / Faces look ugly when you're alone." We fear and reject that which we do not understand.

It's in our sinlul nature. Sitting in class I heard a

prominent student on campus complaining about two skateboarders walking down the sidewalk. 'They destroy everything and are loud and obnoxious." I was disheartened among other simultaneous emotions. Having been a skateboarder for many years ol my childhood I know the other side of this situation. Because the skateboarder chooses to be different - wearing oversized clothes and a year-round stocking cap, while avoiding pop-culture like the plague - others look at his quiet contentment condescendingly; as he laughs to himself seeing their own insecurity. The group of skateboarders congregated at the school yard does less damage then the group of boys playing football on its field. Yet a streak of wax across a parking block is an abomination in comparison with the grassless bald spot in the center of the lootball field. Why? lgnorance. No one wants to understand them. The carload of heckling high school students makes more noise than the apathetic skateboarder. "What does this have to do with all God's children?" you ask. This is not a defense case for skateboarding, but I've only used one small group of people that we all too often pass off, or even despise. Turning ourselves otf to such people can bias us so that we have no desire to evangelize or even touch them. We don't understand them, so we want nothing to do with them. Do we really want to face the Lord with our reasons for not making disciples of all nations? No less our own social or cultural barriers? We must remember that God '\nrants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge ol the truth." (1 Tim.2:4) lt is truly fortunate to see our society as a whole breaking down racial barriers more now than ever. But, don't we as Christians often think as an elitist and cause divisions over the silliest of things? This is not only true for the skateboarder but for countless other people, right down to the strange neighbor lady who peeks out her window in scorn of the world. Or is she just a rellection of ourselves? Read the book of Jonah. STAFF

LrST

Advisor.......... Editor............. Staff Writers

Susan Spevacek

Bubbling along with the Son's jeweled rain, River moves with a determination that leaves reluctant whirlpools to lag behind...

Dirt hugs the hills in a lileline of colored assortments that hang to the top where Grass grows green beneath the Changing Skies that are governed by an Unchanging Hand... Creaking Boughs croak their warnings to the young who stop to listen to the very old who are very wise...

An unheeded step could send small Pebble tripping down Slope to drag a sleigh of his cousins along

down, down, down beneath the alluring surface of Water, where Live Things lurk in their dark world of masqueraded

Light...

But happy Breeze teases my hair, whispering that Jesus died /or us...

while Wind plays a hymn on the awakening Trees to praise God on their skeletal instruments, where Buds await their birth... Foliage lift their emerald-dressed arms in praise to the Son who rose from the dead... Dandelions carpet a cathedral in the woods where I sit amongst Nature's living testimony of God...

Dandelions. The "lilies of the field" that God gives us as a simple reminder of His overwhelming love for us... I I

.......,Prolessor Koestler ............Sarah Westphal

Far off in the distance, tratfic swiftly moves on,

while Nature listens... with a simple ageless knowledge that surpasses the mind of intellect.

Sarah Swilt, Kathy Lindner, Christie Schaumberg, Susan Spevacek, Mami Thon, Amy Scharrer, Rebecca Staude, Lisa

Sheunemann, Jenny Krueger, Bob Buss, James Carlisle, Heidi Lemke, Doug

YOUWHO SEEKGOD

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'The poor will see and be glad - you who seek God, may your hearts live! Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them." (lsaiah 69:32, 34)

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A LOVE POEM FROM A CHECKER Jeanette Ewart while punching codes; While driving on long country roads. I thought of you while scanning food, While-customers were acting rude. I thought of you and had to smile Which made me miss the canned goods pile. Dirty looks came from every way, I thought of you

COFFEE: IT'S NOT JUST A BREAKFAST DRINK ANYMORE - IT'S THE THING TO DO Sarah Swift

Certain members of our Messenger staff happen to be avid coffee drinkers. Now this is not the only reason we

decided to include an article on this popular beverage, but since we enjoy it so much, we thought there might be a few of you out there too, who feelyour life just wouldn't be the same without it. ln my experience, people usually have very strong opinions about coffee - they either love it or hate it, Rarely do you meet someone who is indifferent, or simply tolerates it. Coffee has traditionally received a bad rap' We all know what too much cafleine can do to us, the addiction some get, so that they simply must have "a fix" or they won't be able to function and they'll be an absolute crab all day. Since other things contain calfeine too, and since we hear so much about the bad elfects of coffee, I'd like to mention some ol its good Points. A good cup of coffee can be one of the most enjoyable things in life - one of the simple pleasures. For centuries, Americans have enjoyed a good old-fashioned cup with breaklast - frills tree, "the best part of waking up"' But as everything else gets modernized, coffee has been too. You can now buy 100's ol different blends of roasts, f rom Kenyan to ltalian, Hazelnut to lrish Creme. And coffee is no longer just a dark-brown, aromatic liquid. The trend and love for espresso and cappacino that started on the streets of Seattle has spread across the country. You can even buy them bottled (but I wouldn't advise it). There's also the "General Foods lnternational" coffees, a cinch to make and available in a variety of culturally enriching flavors. Just 2 minutes in the microwave, and you too can be in a Paris cafe with Jean Luke! There's so many creative twists on the original that you're bound to find one you like - even if you thought you'd hate anything derived from a coffee bean. You can even get creative in our own cafeteria - combining the products of our two new machines to make your own chocolate coffee. So if this has piqued interest in you to try something exotic and new - don't hesitate! There's a shop right in downtown New Ulm, and Mankato has many. Don't know what to order? Be brave! - only through trial and error will you find the cup that is you. For starters you can try my favorite, an Almond Latte - you might not even know you're drinking coffee.

Managers had tons to saY. It didn't phase my beaming Face I think of you in every case. I picked the cans uP one bY one, But not before I'd had some fun. The cans I'd dropped were propane fuelAll I needed was a lighting tool. Yes, I am a pyro at heart Just looking for a fire to start. I thought back to those daYs Of scahning in a boring haze, And managers who told me off For not covering a juicY cough. Customers who'd stand in line And yell at me without being kind, They talk of prices, seruice, tax, And everything that mY store lacks. Sick of all those Price check runs, Sick of running off mY buns. thought of you and torched the store, thought of you and shouted, "SCORE!" think of you from here in jail, I'm going to finally end this tale. I thought of you, which caused this mess, But I don't think of You anY less. Although you cannot see mY smiles, Here's kisses from across the miles. There's a guy here with a strange hair-doHe sends you hugs and kisses too!!!

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Campus Goings On LINES FROM CHOIR TOUR Doug G. and Bob B. So, hither and yon did we travel Vern, the master of our fate. With President Huebner as our guide And hours of hurry-up-and-wait.

We braved the roads of Wisconsin ln rain, snow, and sunshine, too. Yea, what e'er the circumstances, The choir must get through. Where we stopped to sing a bit, Of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection, To feast upon carrots and sloppy Joes. (Don minded the dessert selection.) Evening came, and with our hosts We dined the plethora ol pizza. And at the malls and Hall of Fame We exercised our feets - ugh!

And had we, too, our little mishaps - Some Professorial confusion. We won't blame anyone in particular, Not our beloved Director Hermanson.

Unloading in the Snow at Winnebago High School.

CHILDREN'S THEATER

For at St. Matthew's kirche, much to his surprise, He thought he'd motioned for the children, But adults began to rise. Six high schools and 8 churches later (With a Sem - choir amalgamation) We've made it back to write bad poetry So, take off - eh, and don't mind our discombob[and

douglulation.

Playing cards at St. Croix High School

Rumpelstiltskin Himself

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April 1994 CHURCH ON CAMPUS cont. from page 2

sore and lrostbitten at church. B. Ride with someone else, crowd six into a car and not be able to stay for communion if your ride wants to leave. C. Get a toboggan. For those with cars, the routine is to slide out in dress shoes, locate the car under the snow, shovel, scrape and

hope that the car starts. The point is that winter

Students, you face a tough challenge. lf you want this to happen, do something. What can you do? Talk to your council reps and professors. Circulate a petition. Are your parents alumni? How did they feel about this as students and woUld they support you now? Give a persuasive speech.

Through all this, remember Jesus' words. "For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." (Matt. 18:20)

transportation is a problem for almost everyone.

Second, most students attend St. John's. lt can get quite crowded. lmagine the addition of many more professors and students in two years. More services? Students will still avoid early and very late seruices, going at the time they prefer. Third, it has been argued that students should interact with the congregations. However, most don't participate in church activities or know any members outside DMLC. Fourth, most students would attend church here on campus. Some additional thoughts should be considered.

Campus services would be an ideal place for student organists to gain experience, for inooming Northwestern students to read the liturgy and for everyone to learn how a church is run. Attending church in town may make a student feel like a visitor nine months a year, especially when the pastors don't even know your name.

Who would preach? There are two possibilities: rotating prolessors or a campus pastor.

0 ntphatto oof JLoog Eto o f tfr" JWo ntL Marni:fhon and Amy Scharrer

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Professor Lenz was the only one who is definitely {or the idea. He thought this would be an area lor a campus pastor to serve in.

Good idea - whistling while you work.

Dean Woldt brought attention to the fact that the

Futility is two bald men fighting over a comb.

lt's easier to lorgive enemies after you've gotten

Why should a worm turn? lt probably looks the

Never play leap frog with a unicorn.

Carry a cat by its' tail and you'll experience

When all else fails... talk to a guy about himself, he'll listen lor hours.

President Lawrenz would consider both sides and support the greatest good. lf he feels people are against

ln order to cover up a hole, you've got to dig a new

this for the wrong reasons, he would be lor it and vice versa. However students would need to become more responsible stewards if such a thing occurred.

Love is like beef commercial- sometimes it takes a while to realize if you've got the real thing.

We also sought the opinions ol adminisirators and religion professors.

members are able to see us and also support our school. Dean Schulz would like to see a third congregation, but

not at DMLC. He still leels the matter would be worth further study.

Dean Haar thinks campus church would become mundane lor the students but is open to the idea of having this during January and February.

lnstructor Hennig said he would consider the idea or an alternative with certain variables. He feels it is good for students to experience parish life.

Professor Olson is against the idea, dislikes the prospect of rotating preachers and believes worshipping in town is best.

Professor lsch doesn't favor campus church, but he doesn't mind the idea of simply trying it either. He did point out that it would be a major responsibility lor the one

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don't succeed, deny that you were

even trying.

Bad idea - whistling while you eat.

in charge.

How come you drive in park-ways and park in driveways? even with them. same on the other side.

lt's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything. something very few others can lay claim to.

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Campus Goings On CHILDREN'S THEATER

Children's Theater Cast

looking a little "Rumpel"-ed?

SPORTS

Melissa pounding the asphaltl