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Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota

September 1989

ANew Face Karla Westra News Editor Among the many new individuals on campus, one stands somewhat taller than the rest. Coming to us from Nodine, MN, it's Tutor Pete Unnasch. Some of us have had the opportunity to talk with the new tutor, others have even had the pleasure of dining with him, yet I'm sure there are those of you out there who wish to know more about him.

The Messenger staff would like to acquaint

education at Luther High in Onalaska, where he realized, "there is no greater thrill than that of sharing the Gospel." He then went on to Northwestern College (where some of us knew him as R.A. Pete) and finally finished at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He spent his vicar year at Grace Lutheran in Falls Church, Va. The Tutor's duties here include dorm supervision, teaching History of Israel, and new duties of which he learns every day.

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Tutor Pete Unnasch grew up on a farm in Nodine, MN, the youngest child of Lester and Sandy Unnasch. Tutor has one older brother and one older sister.

This is his first experience teaching at this level, and he claims, "I do a lot of experimenting, it's very rewarding ... my students ask great questions, and I'm learning with them."

Our new tutor has many and varied interests including: squirrel hunting, bicycling, Civil War history, and playing several musical instruments - specializing on the french horn.

"Every day I appreciate the people (faculty and students) more. They are talented people, driven by service of love for their Lord. I am excited to meet you all - please stop and introduce yourself." Tutor Unnasch

Tutor Unnasch received his secondary

Amy Hollerup Staff Writer Excitement is in the air as OMLCprepares for "the Sound of Music". The musical will be performed November 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, the 12th, there will also be a performance at 2:00 p.m. Over two-hundred people tried out for the musical. The cast is chosen and rehearsals will begin soon. Ann Romain would like to thank all the people that tried out for the musical. A special thank-you goes to the men that tried out at the last minute and to Kurt Cereske for playing the piano during the try-outs.

It will take many people and much hard work to put this musical together. Some of those people are Amy Rahmlow (senior) who is the producer; Ann Romain (senior), director; Amy Behnke (senior), choreographer; Chris Avery (junior), set technician; and Marie Laich (senior), publicity chairperson. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday nights. "We really have a lot of talent," said Ann Romain. "Everyone is really excited."

There are some differences between the movie and stage versions of the musical, as should be expected. For instance, the song "Must Have Done Something Good", sung by "Maria" and "the Captain" in the movie, is replaced by a song called "Ordinary Couple". Also the characters "Max" and "the Baroness" sing a song called "How Can Love Survive" in the stage version where as they don't sing at all in the movie version. The nuns also sing more often in the stage version.

Everyone seems to be optimistic about the musical. As Ann Romain said, "It's going to turn out well." continued to page 8

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From the Editor

Sunrise

Changes Amy Bergman Editor My freshman year, upperclassmen were excited about the new ice cream machines on campus. And salad every day was almost as good a treat. Along with my sophomore year came a brand new set of freshmen and a new housemother. My junior year saw a new dean of students, another new housemother, a new choir for me, and a five year program for the freshmen. This year I have to get up fifteen minutes earlier, get used to a new tutor, and I have a new look - teacher dresses and shorter hair.

Changes come slowly at DMLC. Ice cream machines are exciting, and new deans, tutors, and housemothers are almost unbelievable. But change does eventually come.

This year will be a year of change for The Messenger. We will be trying new formats. We will try to make changes in the scheduling. We will be defining purposes and evaluating how we are meeting those purposes. We will be using our best ideas to make TheMessenger the best it can be.

Throughout this year, we need your support. We need your ideas. We need your opinions.

If you ever have an idea that would help The Messenger better serve its readers, please tell us. If we do something you do not like, tell us. If we do something you do like, tell us. We want to see you reading your newspaper and enjoying it.

Changes do come slowly, but changes do come.

The early morning sunrise, With its burnt orange autumn rays, Spreading gently across the dark blue sky, Casting light a million ways.

Its subtle warmth and golden glow, Melt the black to blue, And chases stars back to their holes, Until the day is through.

Then it shows itself with shining pride, And wakes a sleeping world.

It chases children out to play, As its splendor is unfurled.

Then it slowly starts to sink again, All tired from its climb, It slowly fades in subtle shades, As it takes its own sweet time.

Pink and gold and orange and blue, Will slowly turn to black.

So we must wait until tomorrow, For the sunshine to come back.

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Freshmen Reveal Inner Thoughts

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Angie Fischer Sara Mittelstaedt Staff Writers Are you single? Do you like the ratio of men to women? Have you ordered Domino's Pizza yet? These are a few of the questions posed to the freshman class at DMLC, These new students revealed many interesting, though largely trivial, facts about themselves.

One of the most important questions asked was, "Are you single?" Every new student at some time during his college career wonders this about his or her fellow classmates. The results of this simple question were very startling. Over85% of the people polled were single.

The obvious question to ask after this revelation was one strictly for the women.

"Do you plan on making frequent trips to Northwestern College?" The majority of those polled said no, they would not. One innocent freshman was quoted as saying, "Yes, but only to SflP my brother," The males were asked if they liked the ratio of men to women in the freshman class.

Forthose of you who don't know, it's close to

1:3. The answer was obvious. 100% of the males polled liked this ratio.

An important part of life at DMLC is ordering Domino's Pizza. Over 60% of those polled ordered pizza their first week at school.

Editor . , Amy Bergman Co-Editor, Beckie Scharf Assistant Editor Ann Gurgel News Editor Karla Westra Feature Editor Lisa Piepenbrink Sports Editor Tammy Mielke Circulation Manager. .... Heidi Westphal Business Manager , . Patti Bratz

Rating the food in the cafeteria was next.

The most common answer given was a 5, with 10 being the highest possible rating.

The next most popular answer was an 8.

When asked if their freshman year thus far had been better than their senior year in WRITERS Mandi Bernhardt high school, the majority said yes, it had Lisa Cellarius , .. Angie Fischer ... Beth Hannemann Sara Mittelstaedt been.

Katie Scharf . . . . . Beckie Sweetman Those polled were lastly asked what Kelly Zak ... Natalie Zimmerman stood out at DMLC as being the most important to them. One dedicated freshman was quoted as saying, "The tennis courts."

Other students responded more seriously, with answers such as the friendly people, small size, and the campus family. The most popular answer was receiving a good Christian education.

PROOFREADERS Angie Fischer

Patti Bratz Sara Mittelstaedt

LAY-OUT Beth Hannemann Mark Knutson ... Jenny Schmeling

CIRCULATION Mandi Bernhardt Mark Knutson .. , Katie Scharf ... Jenny Schmeling The results of the poll seemed to be very

positive, with the members of the freshman PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Murphy class looking forward to their years at Dr. John Keibel Martin Luther College.

ADVISOR Professor Arlen Koestler

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jealousy - I was petting another dog.") she is already planning on returning to the" Rockies next summer. This time she won't have to work with "the bratty. rich kids"; she's moved up to full-time wrangler. Just call her Cowboy Sue.

very interesting. "I learned first-hand about the fishing culture, the suffering due to the oil spill." She and Chris even spent a night on a fishing boat, catching the "hugest" fish Julie had ever seen - Ling cod, black bass and sighting a whale as long as the boat.

Other spare time activities included hiking and fishing in the nearby streams.

Alaskan Adventure Julie laughs loudly when remembering the Sue Quandt may be a cowboy, but Julie time Chris made her wear waders. She wore Wade can shoot a gun. It's protection from them all the way through the woods to the the moose, she explains. Her experience on stream to prove she could do it, but balked at the Kenai Peninsula taught herthatAlaska is the bait - salmon eggs packed in halibut "a wild place, where the animals allow the oil. The streams are so clear, Julie recalls, people to live" instead of the other way you can watch the fish bite. around, and the people that do thrive there Because they had no vehicle available to

Welcome back to DMLC! How was your summer? For those of us whose summers were short and boring, this question requires only a quick response, but this summer many DMLC students travelled to extremely interesting places to work at equally interesting jobs. To let them tell the whole story and to let you share in their insights, The Messenger presents the feature column "From Coast to Coast" which will last only as long as the stories do. You are most certainly invited to contribute!

Cowboy Sue

For $750.00 you can vacation at the North are the "unhappy types" who seek escape in them, Julie and the other workers - college Fork Ranch, Shawnee, Colorado for a week a distant beautiful state. kids from Minnesota and Oregon - did little or you can do chow, counsel kids and Along Seward's Highway set your travel except to the town of Seward with a wrangle for an entire summer and get paid odometer for mile 45 1/2. There rests population of. 1000, two groceries, a for it! Sue Quandt had always loved the Summit Lake Lodge, mostly restaurant, but bowling alley and a theater. In Anchorage, mountains, though she had never actually with a room to let in case of emergency. the average age of the predominantly male seen them, and she wanted an outdoor job.

From May 25 to August 14, Julie worked as population is thirty, but the only people Julie North Fork Ranch seemed to be the answer. hostess, waitress, ice cream parlor person, saw were tourists and the local fishermen.

The former chicken farm is located in a dishwasher and official pie taster. She lived She remembers daily conversation on the pine covered valley in the middle of with a commercial fisherman and his wife, Valdez oil spill. "There have been others of nowhere, but an hour southwest of Denver. who also hosted Chris McKern, another this magnitude," she said, but this one Sue and fifteen other college-age kids DMLC student. seems to have attracted much greater including real cowboys worked at a Julie loved Alaska - the snow-covered national attention. variety of tasks. When children came to the mountains and numerous lakes, the streams "Not many people get to see Alaska," but ranch, they taught them to ride. Sue red with spawning salmon and the lack of Julie can't wait for her second look. "I will go remarked with pride and a tinge of an accent humidity, and she found life with the natives back," she stated. that five of the workers could saddle "forty to fifty head" and feed them in an hour and a half.

By Alec Saule Sue's favorite "job" was leading groups of Staff Writer ten or fewer up the 12,000 foot mountains on horseback. From the top "you could see Business Office - This is the wonderful place where students cash their checks allover Colorado and into New Mexico." and cheerily pay their bills. Affectionately called the B.O. Camp was made below the mountain under the stars.

Cos - The Collegiate Organization for Socializing, which is based in Watertown, Colorado was fairly cool and very rainy in ! WI., throws quarterly ballroom and formal dances. Known for their culture and etiquette May, reports Sue, and the weather changed the proprietors of the activity show good taste by inviting the students of our beloved rapidly. On June 21, the first day of summer, campus to join in the grand festivities.

Sue enjoyed a snowball fight with six inches Days- This is one of the many Student Union Board sponsored activities. The term of new snow. This time, however, no warm is given to a daily gathering ofthe student body in the LMU during lunch hour. (I assume bed awaited the frolicking ranch hands, the reason these meetings don't happen on the weekends is because then they would North Fork lost all power. call it "Ends of Our Lives.")

During her free time, Sue went whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River and Lancer Planner - An indispensible reference guide to campus related activities. practiced for cross-country on gorgeous Generally not considered as inspired, but close. Never leave home without it. rocky mountain paths that made Hermann's hill look small. Barrel racing and pole Library - A continuing project of the ever present Student Union Board. This is the bending (weaving in and out of poles on only place on campus where it is too noisy to study during the hours of 7:30-1 0:00 p.m. horseback) on Gypsy, a coal black whiteweeknights. nosed horse, and playing clown at the weekly rodeo were new skills she acquired.

LMU - Contrary to popular belief LMU does not stand for Luther Memorial Union, Even though Colorado is the site of Sue's but rather the original and then discarded name for our school; namely, Luther's first wolf bite, ("Well, actually, half-wolf/ Minnesota University. The name had to be dropped for obvious public relations half-dog," she admits. "And he bit me out of concerns.

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DMLC's Cure-All Mark Knutson Staff Writer "Oh no, I was afraid this might happen; it was only a matter of time upon returning to school. Sigh ... this minor plight of mine has reached catastrophic proportions much sooner than expected!" Sound familiar?

Maybe, maybe not. What it comes down to is everyone's favorite tool of weight measurement the bathroom scale. Possibly you've realized that all of your summer's hard work to keep the weight off and stay in shape has stopped paying dividends with the start of the school year. As a matter of fact, you may be in for a substantial penalty for early withdrawal.

Now if that situation isn't enough to make you seek some sort of physical activity during the school year, consider the next point. Stop for a minute and think of all the fantastic meals a person is served throughout the period of a year, compliments of the fine folks in the cafeteria.

Yes, the need for recreation and exercise is important for everyone. This is where the intramural program at DMLC comes to the rescue. If you're like me, you probably think that sports are for guys that benchpress the rearends of '76 Impalas, or gals with sprint times that rival Honda's current motorcycle

line. Well, put your fears to rest, because intramural sports are for everyone!

One of the most un-athletic individuals around is myself. My idea of a great physical challenge comes from trying to wrestle a week's worth of dirty laundry downstairs and back up to my room again. Despite my lack of athletic prowess, I was still curious enough to look at the intramural handbook put out several weeks ago. Who knows, some day I might work up enough courage to try a sport.

For all the people who have talent for one sport or another, check into intramurals. Or if you're one of those folks who's looking for more fun than hauling eighty pounds of books around all day, check the following places for information: The Campus Memo The Messenger The intramural bulletin boards by the men's and women's locker rooms, and in the Academic Center and Student Union.

Everyone should consider intramurals; it's a great way to meet people, have fun, and it's basically free! Some of the upcoming intramural sports are basketball, volleyball, sand volleyball, and numerous other activities.

Let the Games Begin!

Tammy Mielke Sports Editor Yes, friends and neighbors, once again it is time for another fun-filled, excitementpacked, death-defying season of the Dr. Martin Luther College volleyball team.

As always, tryouts were filled with competition and desire for all to do their best. But when all was said and done, only fourteen players remained.

Returning to the Lady Lancers are seniors Julie Radel, Karen Lorenz, Jill Schmidt, and athletic senior Lisa Turretta.

Rachel Henderson, Mary Duehlmeyer, and Carol Winter as juniors fill out the list of upperclassmen. Sophomores Kelly Paulsen, Tina Goltz, Gretchen Brohn, and freshmen Dawn Naber, Sandy Carter, Carrie Rosenberg, and transfer Kathy Oldfield round out the roster.

So, how often do we get to see our Lady Lancers in action??? Unless you have plans on traveling to some away games, you'll only get to see them six times. So be there to cheer them on to another great season!

Soccer In the Cornfields Kelly Zak Staff Writer Soccer Club is underway. Many people have shown interest in playing this exhilarating sport. Games are scheduled for Saturday afternoons. The team has already played one scrimmage against some players of the Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer teams of Northwestern College. The Trojans had to struggle for their 3-0 victory over the Lancers. Thanks to the spirit of the crowd, the team's determination persisted.

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Running Strong!

Kelly Zak Staff Writer

Lancers Win Big In Opener Tammy Mielke Sports Editor Rumor had it that the team had few in number. Thoughts ran along the lines of "if there aren't many of them, they must not be that good." (The old strength in numbers saying.) But last Saturday, Coach Gronholz and the DMLC Lancer football team buried those thoughts as they trampled Trinity, 59O. Hopes are high that this winning streak will continue.

Throughout this coming season, the Lancers will have two game plans. The first is to defeat their opponents, and the second, which is the key to the first, is to keep everyone injury free.

The Lancers have started off the season on the right foot, so keep up the good work guys! The rest of you we'll see in the stands.

The Sibling System Beth Hannemann Staff Writer As a new student on campus, life can be a little confusing. Fortunately, the upperclassmen have worked out a sibling system for the new students.

On a cold and rainy Thursday night, August 31, old and new students gathered at 9:00 p.m. in the gym to be united with their new siblings. The Big Brothers/Sisters and Little Brothers/Sisters got acquainted over

cookies and punch.

There are still many confusing things for new students, such as abbreviations like AC and LMU, along with idiosyncrasies like rooms 137 and 144 being located just around the corner from room 125!

However, even if you can't pick your sibling out of the crowd, most students will be happy to answer your questions.

Thanks to all the upperclassmen who planned and participated in this activity.

Some people enjoy the sport of running. A group of long distance runners on the Dr. Martin Luther College campus describes the Cross Country team. This team sport was almost unable to exist because of lack of funds. Anonymously, someone donated enough money for the team to travel, although team members have to pay part of their own way, Nineteen members are out for the team, fourteen women and five men.

There are five meets in this season, only one of which is at home. Last weekend, Cross Country competed in a large meet, where the competition was fierce. Lancer men placed 8th out of 10 teams, and the women finished 7th out of 7. The team hopes to capture victories and increase their speeds in the upcoming season.

Announcing a Contest

What is life to you? Is it humorous? Is it serious? Would you care to share your view of life? If you write one original sentence describing your thoughts on life, if you begin your sentence with "Life is ... ", and if your sentence is either serious or humorous, you just might win. All you have to do to win a free pizza from Domino's is submit your sentence to The Messenger room or Box 509 by October 1, 1989, with your name, box number, and designation of either humorous or serious written beside your typed sentence.

What is life to you? Maybe it is a Domino's pizza and your name and view of life in The Messenger.

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Aristotle .Would be Proud Mike Anschuetz Staff Writer Aristotle lived for knowledge. Others came to Aristotle to listen as he shared his knowledge. He enjoyed such popularity that he started a school that became known as the Lyceum. Today, the spirit of the Lyceum continues, except that those with knowledge or an artistic skill seek out a school with which they might share their knowledge or skills.

At DMLC the Lyceum is the name given to "campus programs for enrichment and deeper understanding". For the past seven years, Professor Lenz has directed the Lyceum program. Over the years, Professor Lenz has worked for both variety and quality with presentations such as a hypnotist (a big success), a few lecturers (we try to avoid too many of these), the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (excellent), and a Bard (Frank Fowle, see note at end of article). Thank you, Professor Lenz, for giving so much of your time and energy to the Lyceum.

• Beginning th¡is year, Professor Boehlke is the director of the DMLC Lyceum. During a brief visit with Professor Boehlke, it was obvious that he was enjoying the challenge of directing the Lyceum. There is a tremendous amount of planning that goes into a Lyceum program. We see only the finished product. Prof. Boehlke must arrange for everything from the availability of the auditorium to picking up the artist at the airport, or any special needs, such as finding a one-day drycleaning service for a particular artist.

For the fall semester, there are two events scheduled for the Lyceum. First, Harold Hinds of the Department of History, University of Minnesota-Morris is scheduled this month to present a slide-lecture titled "Our Popular Culture Abroad." He feels that American comic books have influenced other cultures. We can update you on the "comic book" theory in the next issue of the "Messenger".

Then, in December, we will have the

privilege of a visit by Ken Richters who seems to have captured the spirit of the famous American author-humorist, Mark Twain. Ken Richters is serious about presenting Mark Twain as genuinely as possible. The following is a quote from the promotional material, "The audience is left with the feeling they have met the man behind the words - they have met Mark Twain."

Campus programs enrichment ... deeper understanding Aristotle would approve.

Closing note: Frank Fowle, a contemporary Bard, came to the DMLC campus in November 1988 as part of the Lyceum. His specialty was dramatic presentations of portions of the Greek classics. His performance was intense and moving. In January 1989, Frank Fowle was robbed and killed in Georgia. Frank Fowle is gone from this earth but his memory still lives: "What nobler deed can I perform then to inspire others to noble deeds" (Frank Fowle, personal journal entry).

Friend or Foe? perhaps?!!?Wow!!! And on DMLC's campus!

Katie Scharf But just as we're about to make a longMandi Bernhardt distance calion this new toy, we're told by a Staff Writers recording that this is a "BIBLIOFILE". A You're new ... you're a freshman ... you what? Yes, now you can find your books by a have to find all your classes ... you're away computer! How neat. And we think it's pretty from home ... and on top of all that. now easy too. Come on ... if we can figure it out, you have to figure out what a laminator is, anybody can! what a bibliofile is, and what other scientific, Now we're drawn by some force and led space-age machinery in the library does!!! downstairs through windy corridors to yet What is this stuff???It has a mind of its own!!! another strange machine. We can't quite But wait!!! Relax!!! Take a few deep breaths. figure this one out. What does it do?

They aren't as vicious and malicious as they may seem. These various pieces of metal, t Suddenly, it sucks up some paper and bolts, and buttons are our friends - or so seconds later spews it out covered with we've been told by our Profs. plastic. So this is what a laminator is!!! How We begin our steep ascent to a adorable! You too can preserve your warehouse of vast literary knowledge. We precious posters and make them waterproof. enter an enormous room filled with books, After looking at the computer room, study maps, and periodicals. As we scan the miles rooms, and stacks of books, we realize that of paper, ink, and other various products this library isn't too bad. It's terrific!!! So if used in the making of books, our attention is you have to do some research, do a paper, or focused to a green screen which is assuring just want to kill some time, pop on over to us that we're "Welcome". We step closer, the library. We promise ... the library is but procede with caution. What's this? It has "your friend". a phone, a new high-tech video phone

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Rebecca M. Scharf Staff Writer Professor Wayne Wagner was asked that same question just a short time ago. As many of you may know. Professor Wagner is a music professor here at DMLC and has just returned from his one year leave of absence. which he spent in Boulder. Colorado.

Instead of giving the answer to that question immediately. we'll take a more in-depth look at how Professor Wagner spent his year off campus.

THE BASICS WHO: Professor Wayne L. Wagner. his wife. and two children (Andrew. 5 and Laura.

9) WHAT: One year leave of absence WHEN: June 1988-July 1989 WHERE: University of Colorado. Boulder.

Colorado WHY: To enable Professor Wagner to complete courses for his Dr. of Philosophy in music HOW:

DMLC granted him a one year leave

of absence (professors who wish to further their studies or write for a year. request such a leave from the school) Putting aside the "basics:' we take a closer look at Professor Wagner and learn how he became an important part of the DMLC campus family. Professor Wagner went to Manitowoc Lutheran High School in his hometown of Manitowoc. WI. While in high school he started playing organ (with seven years of piano instructions behind him). He then moved on to Wisconsin Lutheran College. formerly Milwaukee Lutheran Teacher's College. for two years.

He was part of the last sophomore class there before the school's merger with DMLC, where he continued his colleoe studies until graduation in 1972.

Professor Wagner's first call into the ministry was to Emanuel Lutheran in St. Paul. MN, where he taught grades 4.5, and 6

and served as music director. After six years there. he was moved by God to accept a call to Dr. Martin Luther College. where he has been ever since.

Let's now answer some questions which some of our readers might have for Professor Wagner:

Psychology.

8. What classes does he teach here at DMLC? Teaching Music (which Professor Meyer took over for him). organ and piano lessons. and two handbell choirs (beginners and travelling).

1. Had he ever done further studying 9. Where did Professor Wagner attend before this past year? church in Colorado?

Yes. He received a Masters degree at Peace Lutheran (Pastor Phil Hirsch).

Mankato State where he studied Music He enjoyed this experience tremendously Education and Organ. and felt that this was a very special part of his 2. Did he notice any changes on campus. year. "The experience of being in a small and. if he did. did he like them? congregation gave me a new perspective Yes. He noticed the smallest and the spirit of Christian love was shown changes: from the way the trees look to the constantly, There was a desire to grow in the new smoke-free faculty lounge, He has use of God's Word and an eagerness to appreciated the improvements on campus. serve." such as the Biblio-Card file. which he has 10. Did he enjoy the area he was in?

Yes. "I enjoyed the scenery, made use of already, especially hiking in the mountains. The 3. Where does Professor Wagner attend mountains are a reminder of God's power church? and it's hard to understand how people can St. John's. New Ulm doubt the existence of God when they see 4. Is he an advisor to any of the students them." on campus?

Yes. He is advisor to the Junior class 11. Does he feel that his experience in this year. (During his absence Professors Colorado was beneficial?

Engel and Schulz took over) "Yes, not only academically, but greater was the opportunity to share the 5. Does he have any special interests or Gospel in the University and at the hobbies? apartment complex."

Yes. Professor Wagner enjoys In conclusion. we'd like to turn to outdoor scenery photography, ... besides Professor Wagner for his comments on his his love for organ. year in Colorado and what it did for him: "It was a year for my faith to grow due to 6. Where did Professor Wagner live my involvement with the congregation and while at the U of Colorado?

He and his family lived in a University being forced by the situation of the year (no family housing complex. not too far from the regular, daily chapel services) to study the football stadium (thus. they sawall but one Bible on a more personal leveL" So we ask once again. "How does it feel to home game). be back at DMLC?" 7. What classes did he take there?

The classes Professor Wagner took "While I do miss Boulder. Colorado. it emphasized child development in music. but feels very good to be back doing the work also included Music History. Elementary that we're doing here."

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Frau Zeller : Baron Elberfeld A Postulant Admiral Von Schreiber

Kristin Schaser Matt Lober Connie Lake Jason Koester

Nuns. Novices. & Postulants of Nonnberg Abbey Jennifer Weigand

Wendy Gurgel

Wendi Kremer

Melanie Scharkow

Jodi Hermanson

Claire Wessel

Amy Hollerup

Donna Indermuehle

Julie Schultz

Krista Bivens

Kristin Kramer

Beckie Scharf

Maria Sebald

Katie Brandt

Julie Wade

Angie Hoff

Heidi Gartman

Kris Hartman

Lisa Lindholm

Karis Westendorf

Neighbors of Captain Von Trapp Beckie Sweetman

Kyle Bender

Heidi Schmidt

Jim Brohn

Shannon Schwartz Jenni Loescher

Paul Frisque Matt Hossele

Lisa Sturm

Craig Kiecker

Soldiers at the Kaltzberg Festival Joseph Brickman Erik Kind

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Contestants at the Kaltzberg Festival Carol Vomhof

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December 1989

Karla Westra News Editor The snow is floating - big fluffy flakes. It's chilly, and I rush inside for warmth. I wonder what the weather was like in Israel about 2000 years ago when Jesus arrived.

Was He cold? Was He very warm?

I sink into the lazy-boyand the smell offresh-baked apple pie floats to me.Where did Jesus rest and what did He smell?

Yes, Jesus had a humble arrival. He rested in straw with the smells of barnyard wafting towards Him. And where did He come from? A heaven where everyone recognized Him as God and served Him. A heavenwhere there was no sin, and no one ever questioned His authority.

Why did He come here?BecauseAdam and Evesinned, becauseAbraham sinned, becauseJoseph and his brothers sinned? BecauseI sin, you sin ... Yet He still didn't haveto come here.We ruined His perfect creation. He could havelet us rot in hell with Satav"except for one thing. He loved us. Sinners that we are, He never stopped loving us. So He made us a wonderful, loving promise, and approximately 2000 years ago its fulfillment began. The very thought brings me to my knees.

Certainly a gift as great as this deservesmorethan a merethank you. What can we do in return?The hymn tells me to give God my life. Wen, I haven't led such a good life, and at times I wonder if He wants it.

Then the words of my favorite Christmas song gently and magically ease my mind.

"Baby Jesu I am a poor boy too I have no gift to bring That's fit to give a king Shall I play for you On my drum Mary.nodded The ox and lamb kept time I played mv drum for Him I played my best for Him Jesus smiled at me Me and my drum" He does want my life - imperfect though it is. He wants our love. Hewants us to play for Him - to play organ for Him, or basketball or volleyball. He wants us to entertain others for Him, to write for Him, to sing for Him. He wants us to love and lead the little children for Him. This Christmaslet Jesus smile down on our fruits of faith. Let us sing with the little drummer boy, "I did my best for Him, pa rum pa pum pum ... "

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From the Editor Parents Plus

Lisa Piepenbrink Feature Editor Ever since the beginning of time, society and the family have been changing. No longer is the father the sole employer and sometimes there isn't even a father in the family unit. A complete family with no step-members seems to be something of a rarity these days. Families with a complete nuclear unit plus grandparents and aunts and uncles and nephews and nieces living close to one another is totally unheard of and seemingly extinct. These extended families are seen only once in a blue moon. Maybe they can be found out on the farm or high in the mountain areas, but almost never in the cities. This absence of extended units in our society just doesn't make any sense since many, many wonderful qualities are found in these types of families.

Every human being needs some feeling of personal security in their life. This comes in the form of love, understanding, and support. When someone is a part of a large, manymembered family there are plenty of people from which to receive such security.

Cousins can be close confidants, parents guide in the right direction, and grandparents understand and sympathize. Problems may arrive from all directions during a lifetime whether it be from school, friends, work, orchurch. Sometimes these predicaments may cause distress or low self-esteem. but then when you come home a ring of love and acceptance surrounds you from many sides. No matter what others may think of you or how they change theirfeelings for you, yourfamily will always love and accept you as is.

Modern

Music

Beckie Scharf Co-Editor On Monday, November 20, Bethel Balge, Jeffrey Skyes, and Thomas Wood gave a fine arts ensemble in DMLC's chapel-auditorium. This trio presented two pieces, each being played by two instruments. The first, Sonata Op. 13 in A Major by Gabriel Faure, was played by Bethel Balge on the piano and Thomas Wood on violin. The second, Visions de t' Amen by Oliver Messiaen. was performed with both Bethel Balge and Jeffrey Skyes on pianos. of

Bethel Balge, a student in the process completing her Master's in Per-

formance Degree at UW-Madison, commented on how she felt after giving such a long, hard concert as she had that night: "Very satisfied with the end result. The big thing is to conserve energy to the end."

Lecture Anyone?

Anonymous

knowledge contained in all ofthose people. Grandma and Grandpa have an endless tale of history to tell. aunts and uncles can give interesting and helpful information about their various jobs and young nieces and nephews keep all up-to-date on the life of a young child. However. the real knowledge comes from being able to successfully deal with many people of many different age groups. whether in your job or socially. You will

Guest Writer Looking for some extra credit and havi ng a good time getting it? That's what the members of Professor Fred Wulff's Europe in Modern Times class wanted and got on November 9. Sixteen students and Professor Wulff made the trek over to Mankato State University to hear a

have learned to have patience with the young and respect for the old.

Our Heavenly Father instituted the family when he commar.ded Adam and Eve to "be fruitful and multiply." Also, in the Ten Commandments we hearthat children are to obey

lecture by Dr. Patrick O'Meara entitled "Current Changes in South Africa: Illusion cir Reality?"

their parents and that parents are to love their children. The family is God-given and He made it for a reason. He himself is known as a Father and we as His children. We are to obey him and he loves us. When one is married. his mother and father do not cease to be as such. They are still to act as a guide for you and your children. When starting out on one's own or when having a child, advice and personal knowledge may become very

Dr. O'Meara is the director of- the African Studies Program at In'diana University. He has also been seen on Public Television'S MacNeil-Lehrer News Hour. In addition to lecturing extensively about South African affairs, he has also produced two films on South Africa, among other things.

His lecture dealt with changes in South Africa, whether or not these changes will continue at the pace they are going and who these changes involve and affect. He also provided an in-depth background on

This is the ultimate in security.

A tremendous advantage ft> an extended family is the immense storehouse of

important. They can establish security.

Sometimes there seems as if a stigma is attached to children and their spouses who choose to live near their parents. Maybe they are thought to be less dependent or unambitious in seeking higher employment in a larger city. Maybe it is even thought that the children wish to skim off of their parents in some way, whether it be dumping off the grandchildren when they go to work or eating an excessive amount of meals at their house. However, it must always be remembered that these children may have only the good reasons mentioned above in mind. Many critics of these children tend to forget this possible reason. Maybe it is because extended families are such a minority in our day and age. Split families, needs for a better income, or personal preferences for a place to live all have contributed to this decline. How sad and truly regretable it is that such wonderful feelings and happenings and people are being kept from so many lives today. Society may need to rethink the course it is now running and borrow this past idea of a complete and loving famil .

anti-apartheid movements.

These students and Professor Wulff thoroughly Mankato,

enjoyed trom

their

lecturer

and

time

in

his soft,

South African accent to the refreshments afterward.

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Traveling Treble Girls Tania Jacobs Brooke Dierson Guest Writers Theweekendof December1 through3 found one-third of the Treble Choir on tour. In three daysthey gavefive concerts in North St. Paul;Medford,WI; Minoqua, WI; Hurley,WI, and Stillwater, MN. They were graciously chauffeuredby Mr. and Mrs. Hopp,parentsof ourown Amy Hopp.

The trip was filled with fun, excitement, memories, and a few quotable quotes that will never be forgotten: 1.

While singing in rounds everyone wasmadeto dosomesort of action.

Chris Hillman: "O.K., everyone, ROW!"

2.

We were on quite a tight schedule and this was a familiar dialogue: Mr. Hopp: "Girls, do you notice who is not here yet?"

Choir: "President Huebner,you are late AGAIN!"

3.

providedby membersof the various congregations and the food itemsservedto uswere alwaysa topic for discussionon the morningbusride.

BeckyScharf(III): "Lisa Lindholm, did you guys really have caviar for breakfast?"

Lisa: "Yep, and we had seven kinds of fish sticks, too!"

4.

5.

Nighttime housing was graciously

Choir: "Let's sing 'My Spirit Be Joyful' one moretime for President Huebner."

One of our pieces was a Bachtune with many runs and our President seemedto love having us practice and practicethis tune, but whether it was because.he liked it or just wanted us to get it right is still a mystery.

Sing-a-Iongswere alwaysa part of our long busridesanddespiteChris Hillman's desired end of "and a beer" Shannonand Beckywon out with a very hearty "AND A PARTRIDGEIN A PEARTREE."

6.

Unfortunately for Mr. Hopp, our coach had a beeper above each of ourseatsandwe continuouslywere beeping up to him .. : "HEAT, HEAT,HEAT!"

7.

PresidentHuebnerkept promising each of us girls a handsomeyoung man at the church, but we had to leave him behind.

8.

Mystery memory: "8 months"

9.

With only twelve hours notice, ProfessorSchubkegel had to help accompany our choir as Beth Sievert was ill. During the tour he had his debut on the electric keyboard and we were there to witness it. In responseto the high praisegiven to him, he merelygave his infamouswave of modesty.

10.

"Art" was the infamous coach bathroom. Many times he came alive and locked unsuspecting people inside just for fun.

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Rejoice

Christmas Concert Angie Fischer and Sara Mittelstaedt Staff Writers The spirit of Christmas has been burning in the hearts of DMLCstudents for weeks. Students have been busily putting up Christmas decorations both inside and out, while the ground is covered with "Christmas" snow. In between their Christmas shopping and decorating, the members of each of DMLC's choirs and band have been working hard to prepare for the DMLC Christmasconcert.

On Thursday,December21st at 7:30 p.rn., the birth of our Lord will be celebrated with joyous songs of adoration in a massconcert in the DMLCLuther Memorial Union. This years band, directed by Prof. Luedtke,voted on their favoritesongsfor the concert.Amongthe favorites were "Hark the Herald Angels' Sing" and "Cantique Noel."

The CollegeChorale,directed by Prof.

Nolte, will have a special guest performing with them this year.Prof.Wessel is singing a solo in the song "Shummshei" The handbells will also join this choir in its praises.

Under the direction of Joyce Schubkegel, the DMLC Treble Choir will performmanyjoyous numbers.A favorite song of the choir members is entitled, "Gesu Bambino,"which is accompanied by many beautifulinstruments.The choir will also sing, among others, "Candlelight Carol," "Angels Song," and "Christmas Hallelujah."

The College Choir has also been working hard in preparation for the concert. Prof. Meyer will lead them in singing songs such as "Holiday Chorus" and "Lo He Comes in Clouds Descending."

A Cantata entitled "Rejoice, Beloved Christians" will be a very special selection.asall the choralgroupswill join in singing it.

The concert will most surely be a wonderful way for everyone to experiencethe joy of our Savior's birth.

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December 1989

Sharing at Christmas

Christmas Wishes

Arnold J. Koelpin Guest Writer

Mark Knutson

A Christmas custom, common to many homes, is the sharing of gifts around the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. In the homes of Central Europe this

Seasons Greetings! Are you looking for the perfect gift for that special individual?

custom was called Die Bescherung and meant The Sharing or sharing of gifts. In those lands, many Christians still use the word daily when they pray before mealtime, "Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest ... " and end their prayer requesting God's blessing on gifts graciously given them.

Maybe the gals are wondering what to get their chosen mortal this year. Guys always pull their hair out around Christmas trying to please that hard-tobuy-for loved one. The Messenger has

Staff Writer

In Christian homes, sharing gifts at Christmas time reflects the gift ofthe Savior which God graciously shared with the world. In our home each family member first does a piece in word or song in front of the Christmas tree. The sharing of gifts follows. Let me share with you words I composed three years ago as my piece in front of the Christmas tree.

decided to help with some great Christmas ideas from around the campus.

Becky Dengler: "I'd like a watch to tell me what time the best looking man is going to pop into my life:'

So now it's Christmas once again, the time of Jesus' birth, When angels scurry round about to every home on earth

Christine

To watch the goings on this eve around each Christmas tree And with rejoicing celebrate when in a place they see

Winterstein:

'''Chippen-

dales' (the squirrels of courser)"

Hearts aglow with faith and love because of God's great gift, Homes that sparkle in the snow, not aimlessly adrift With loud, oft' boistrous unconcern for the great mystery . That on this ¡evein Bethlehem's barn occurred for you and me: The Son of God exchanged His robes - thet's what the angels saw _ For swadd'iing bands and mother's care, while angels stood in awe; He came, the Lord, to share our lives and save from misery; He came, our Lord; to make us lords with Him eternally!

John Keibel: "A winter bicycle equipped with a heater and a set of chains."

Tim Zunker: "A metallic blue Ferrari for every day of the week, each with a totally gnarly stereo system."

Brenda Hubbard: "One of the hardest substances on earth."

Now angels, as God's messengers, again rejoice to see Families gathered in His name around the Christmas tree.

Lisa Schmaltz: "A car that actually runs when you want to go home."

God's gift is not forgotten as they give gifts to share, In fact, His gift gives to each gift that very special flair

Karen Kirby: "A call to Hawaii."

Of love tbet flows from God's own love; it binds all hearts in one.

That family shares which truly shares the gift of God's own Son! So come now family, each in turn, your special tribute bring, To the delight of each of us, in honor of your King.

Say your fine piece, or sing a tune, or speak but just a word; We listen, cheered and cheering, to the things we just now heard.

Then snug up in a settled spot and wait your turn to get The gifts marked with your name; they'll be just right, I'll bet "Just what you need, .. for each of us has taken special care To see to it that each of us gets gifts that are as rare As mother's love and apple pie, and in their own way say "I love you muchl" And so let's get The Sharing underway.

Arnold J. Koelpin

Ruth Ridge: "Any mail" (male?).

Kris Kramer: "My two front teeth."

Kris Zunker: "A robot that does my homework so I can spend more time in the Round Table."

Kim Larsen: "A pipe organ with strobe lights and Mrs. Schubkegel's picture engraved in gold on each side."

Natalie Zimmermann: "Butch!!!"

(From your good friends who owe you one).

Greg Obermiller: Perception."

"A passing grade in

Jason Koester: "I want to sing the music of different composers."

John Lange: "A printer in the guys' dorm or a 'B' in Poetry & Drama" (Let's be realistic John, how about a 'Col Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All!!

Have a safe trip home!

Tutor Unnasch: "The ability to outjump Russ Klatt in intramural baskatball-, or just the ability to jump at ali." (Tutor, do you really need to jump??)

Mrs. Barnes: "A new joke book." continued to page 5

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School's Out

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Steve Schalow: "A year's supply of Laffy Taffy."

Professor Meihack: "My own private weather station:' Professor Anderson: "My Christmas wish is to have 'Bloom County' brought back!"

Andy Asmus: "Pajamas with booties and Mickey Mouse slippers."

Janice Anderson: "I want my health back:' Professor Wulff: "Something on top of my head, and my name spelled correctly."

Professor Raddatz: "A Big Mac - with a laser printer."

Kristi

Lemke: "A

passing

grade

in

Geography."

Kristi Griswould: "A green frog."

Neil Neumann: "My Christmas wish is that Mrs. Barnes would sing and tell jokes at the same time" (how about juggling too?).

And there it is folks, about as complete a wish list as anyone could hope to have.

So look it over carefully! It just may have the perfect gift idea for you or that special Professor. Merry Christmas everyone, and have a Blessed New Year!

Beckie Sweetman Staff Writer For most students, it is coming to the end of another semester of homework and sleepless nights. Christmas Break looms ahead, a welcome respite from papers, tests, and caffeine highs.

However, for fifteen DMLC students, the end ofthe semester marks the end of then academic careers thus far.

Call Day is quickly coming for the MidYear graduates. Call Day, with all its hopes and anxious anticipation. Close on

here I am." It is the public declaration of a commitment to a particular calling in life, the teaching of Jesus' little lambs.

Graduation means all these things and so much more. No one can completely describe or understand have gone through it.

it unless they

On December 21, fifteen new workers are going to join the ranks of the public ministry. With the grace of God they go, each to his separate task. We pray God watches over them and their work. May God bless the 1989 Mid-Year Graduates!

its heels are the whirl and bustle of the activities surrounding graduation.

December 21 brings graduation, the culmination of all their hard work. And after that. only God knows. Their lives are in His hands.

What can one say about Mid-Year Graduation, or any graduation for that matter? It is an intensely personal thing, one of the milestones of life. It is the visible and public confirmation that one has completed all the requirements of Dr. Martin Luther College and is ready to enter the teaching ministry. It is a statement to all, "With the help of God,

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION December 1989 Eag.le Lake, Minnesota New Ulm, Minnesota Los Angeles, California Lansing, Michigan Greenfield, Wisconsin New Ulm, Minnesota Appleton, Wisconsin

Denise E. Bartels Paul M. Bauer Thomas J. Bruckner Janean M. Buske Mary M. Deglow James L. Dretske Amy L. Gronholz Paul A. Haag Laurie B. Jeske Courtney E. Meyer Barbara J. Miller Dawn L. Roxbury Kristin K. Schmidt Dale A. Witte Larry D. Zarnstorff

Manitowoc, Wisconsin Kenosha, Wisconsin Hartford, Wisconsin New Ulm, Minnesota Eagle River, Wisconsin Watertown, Wisconsin Streamwood, Illinois Whitewater, Wisconsin

RECOMMENDED FOR SYNOD CERTIFICATION December 1989 Secondary and Postsecondary Teachers Kenneth A. Cherney Melvin J. Friske Bruce Holman III Jacqueline K. Ihlenfeldt Daniel L. Krueger Steven J. Mertz David E. Roehl

Pewaukee, New Berlin, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Menasha,

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In the Beginning Was a Dream Tammy Mielke Sports Editor

"Fire in their eyes and speed in their legs"

Cross Country Nationals Natalie Zimmermann Sports Writer "Almost everybody ran a personal best." Thesewords from CoachBoehlke canclue you in to the resultsof Nationals for the cross country team this year.The weather conditions were less than .favorable,with cold temperaturessetting in on race day. The course was not an easy one, it was hilly, running back throughthe woods. Butthe Lancerscame out with fire in their eyes and speed in their legs. Coach Boehlke can only account the great times to high motivation and the excellent shape the runnerswere in. "It's either that, or they ran it to get it over with." The top seven runnersfrom the field are chosen as AllAmericans.The women's team had two Ali-Americans, Sue Quandt and Brenda Baerbock.Sue ran her fastest time ever, 19:35. This, however,was not Quitefast

enough to place first, but a respectable second.Sue is one of the only runnersin Nationals to be a three-time AllAmerican. Brenda,a freshman, came in fourth place over-all. Christine Winterstein .and Dana Hartmann both were' medalists.CoachBoehlkecommentedon losing Christinenextyear,"The team will reallymissChristine.Sheis oneof mytop ten runnersever." Noneof the runnersfor the men's team pulled off an AllAmerican honors, but Deric Pohlman came painfully close, coming in eighth.

Deric Pohlman, Mike Naumann, Kurt Gosdeck,and Mark Renner all came in the top twelve runners,thus qualifyingfor medals. Over-all, DMLC took second of both the men's and the women's teams.

CoachBoehlkeis looking for good teams next year. He did, however, say, 'This was my best women's team everl"

Old Lancers versus New Lancers The WELS is full of tradition. This basketball season, like many seasons before was kicked off for both the men and the women with the traditional alumni game.The turn-out on the part of the alumni was fantastic, especially the men.Thewomenalumnis'benchwasnot so deep.TheladyLancersjumpedout to a commandinglead and carried it through the entire ball game. The new Lancers

finally managedto chalk up a victory at the alumni game,the first in manyyears.

The old male Lancers' bench went forever.The new Lancers,a team marked by its youth and inexperience,held their own against the seasonedveterans. At the end, however,the old Lancerspulled B win out of the hat with a mere three point difference. This proved to be not such a bad way for either team to tip off their seasons.

Nationals. The word itself carries honor and a sense of accomplishment with it. Compareit to the feeling of going to "state" in high school sports, only bigger- muchbigger.Goingto Nationals is a dream.And by the end of the season, everyteam wants to make it a fact.

That is exactlywhat CoachDrew Buck and the DMLC Lancer volleyball team keepon doing. It is agoalthey'vereached for five yearsin a row. That's a feat. Every team is different as is everyseason.And the DMLC Lancersjust keep making it happen.

The 1989 volleyball season was anotherspecial team to be remembered.

If you everheadinto CoachBuck'soffice, it is everywhereyou look. The memories of the teamshe hascoached,the pictures on the wall that note that although hard work makes the dreams come true, the aspectof fun is alwayspresent,Whenyou want to talk to Coach Buckabout volleyball, it isn't that hard to get him on the subject.He'll tell you aboutthe first trip to St. Louis when they first got into the tournamentandthen camebackwith first place in Nationals and a few AllAmericans.Thenthe next seasonandthe big win at home,onceagaincapturingthe National title on their own court. The 1987 season saw the return to the Nationals and the first time a team has won the title three years in a row. Last year, it was off to New York where the Lancers accomplished third place, And then there was the 1989 season.

"The attitude was phenomenal," stated Coach Buck. "The closenessthat the team expressed"was something he had never really dealt with before.

The seasonwas one to remember.The gameswith the most memoriesseemto be the games that were played with Northland College, Ashland, Wis.. They also turned out to be the hosts for the 1989 National Tournament. While discussingthis, LisaTurrettapointedly said, "The Northland rival reachedextremities in that there was open unsportsmanlike conduct in all of our games.""I loved it," Rachel Hendersonsaid sarcastically.

The real high point of the season seemedto be earlyin the year."When we first beat Scholastica, it was a major turning point. Then we went to the Gustavustournament and beat both St. Cloud and UW Stout which are both

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The Life and Times of Lisa Turretta

division three teams. Then the next weekend we went to the St. Olaf tourna-

Kelly Zak

ment and beat three more division three teams," stated Mary Duehlmeyer. Rachel

This month's Lancer Profile is on Lisa Turretta. Lisa was born in Vicenza, Italy.

Her father's occupation ¡in the navy

added, "That was when we peaked."

But the challenge of Nationals was still ahead for this ambitious squad. The tournament started with DMLC defeating Edgewood College 15-3, 15-0, but then lost to the eventual national champions

Sports Writer

(none other than) Northland College 1618,15-7,3-15,11-1& in the semifinals.

allowed them to live there for three years before coming to the United States. Lisa's family did much moving. The longest time period that her family has lived in one community is four years. The family is currently living in San Pedro, California, around the Long Beach area.

"It was really hard to stay up for that third place game," according to Coach Buck. "The girls really pulled together to

Lisa has a very close relationship with her family. She has a younger brother and sister, who she considers to be her best

bring home that third place title. It was hard to lose to a team like Northland because we play them all the time and have beat them before. But to then have to turn around and play for third ... it was amazing how they did it." The Lancers brought home the title by rolling over

friends

Nazareth College 15-6, 15-8.

The Lancers ended the season with a record of 25-7.

Both senior setter Jill Schmidt and junior Rachel Henderson were chosen as All-Americans.

Henderson was also named to the National Small College Athletic Association's All-Tournament team.

So how aid it feel to take third place at National and end the season? Rachel best summed up the feeling with this closing statement, "It was not disappointing because we knew we had done our best.

But it was disappointing because we k.new we would never be together again as a team."

in the

world.

Lisa's

brother

Giancarlo (John Carlo) is a model and actor, who was seen this summer in a series of Hardees' commercials. Lisa's sister Sandra carries on the famil yis good looks. Her sister was homecoming princess at California Lutheran High Schoo], Their Flersian cat Rosie, is also considered part of the family, even though it did away with a couple of Lisa's hamsters.

Lisa's interest in sports started in grade school by playing basketball and soccer.

"Through

school years at Evergreen Lutheran High School. It was there that she was involved in volleyball. basketball, and track. used

being the

Lisa then went on to Bethany Lutheran College, which gave her a scholarship in volleyball. At Bethany, she earned the Lady Viking Award, which is an award given to a player who works hard and hustles. It isn't the Most Valuable Player Award, but it is a award to someone that always can be counted on. Lisa, also known as Treads, was also recognized as the best defensive player. During Lisa's sophomore year, the team went to the state playoffs where they managed to take a third place victory. Lisa left the two-year college in Mankato with an Associate of Arts Degree, There were many things that Lisa wanted to do with her life, She then went on to California State University at Northridge for one semester. Here she began But, at started Martin

her studies of physical therapy. her Bethany class reunion, friends interesting her into coming to Dr. Luther College.

Here at DMLC, Lisa has lettered twice in volleyball and was chosen as the

sports there is no better way in making life-long friends."

However, most of her recognition as an outstanding athlete came during her high

Lisa

graduating class along with Senior Athlete of the Year.

her

talents

during

the

volleyball seasons to finish her high school years with three letters. a most valuable player award and two AIIConference awards, Basketball, howevel', proved to be her highest point. She lettered all four years and was most valuable player for three years. Lisa received an All-Conference Award three years and during her junior year she received the Most Valuable Player of the League Award in the Seattle and Tacoma, Washington Leagu'e, During the spring of her high school years, Lisa was found out on the track. At first she began running long distances, but asthma problems made her get into field events. Lisa qualified for state playoffs three years. Twice she earned fifth place in both the shot and discus.

Lisa accumulated four letters in track, making her total amount of letters reach eleven. Lisa was also salutatorian of her

team's best defensive player this season.

She played basketball last year and is a co-captain of this year's team. Lisa has seen' limited playing time do to the fact that she has pulled ligaments in her arm.

Once those heal, there will be no stopping

her.

Lisa also got

her first

coaching experience last spring. She was assistant coach for the track team at Minnesota Valley Lutheran and worked with field events. Working with high school kids is something she loves.

Someday she wants to have her own team and be a high school science teacher.

Lisa feels that there are many benefits in playing sports. We should further our minds by studying, yet we should also use our bodies and keep them in shape. This way we use both our physical and mental talents to the best of our ability. We keep our bodies in shape by exercising and sports just happen to be one of those ways, When asked why she liked to play sports, Lisa replied with a variety of answers. "Through sports there is no continued to page 10

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It Was A Hit! Lorna Kutz Staff Writer All the planning and hardwork paid off on November10, 11 and 12th when the Drama Club presented "The Sound of Music" on the DMLCStage.Ann Romain wrapped up her student directing career bytaking on the toughjob. FreshmenDan Kruegerand BeckyHaagheld the leading roles of Captain Von Trapa- and Maria Reiner.

The production required many long, hard practices but Becky commented, "The practiceswere certainly not achore.

I hada good time and got to know a lot of people." Although the production involved a large amount of people, Ann noted that the group.worked very well togethertoward a commongoalandwere very agreeable.

Anyone for the Nazis?

Included in the cast were four children who played the vital roles of Von Trapp children. Danand Beckyagreedthat they Although some nerves were acting up, What about those nuns? The overloved working with the children and Beckyexpressedhow excitedshe was to whelming responsewas that they were a almost felt as if they were their own. Ann finally do it for real. Sitting °in the huge hit and did a fabulous job. When would like to thank the great bunch of audience,Ann knewshe haddone all she asked about the musical, Jason Walz kids and their cooperative parents.They could and tried to sit back and enjoy. replied, "It was a' totally enjoyable put a tremendous amount of hours into The curtain opened,and things began evening.I couldn't keepmyeyesoff those the performancesand did a fantastic job. to roll. All of the God-giventalents came ~uns'" Other audience members comFinally the long awaited weekend together to makethe audiencesmile and mented,"Max was great''', "loved it" and arrived. The audience was anxious, but enjoy. Saturdayseemed to be a special "What an energetic bunch!" were the actors ready?Would it all come night for most of the cast becausea lot of Everyonewho was involved with the together? Behind the scenes, everyone friends andfamilies were in the audience. productioncanbe veryproudof ajob well was buzzing with excitement, eagerly Dan also commented that Saturday done. It made a lot of people happyand waiting for their time on the stage. night's audiencewas "pretty goofy." that was the ultimate goal.

Vampires Invade Luthervania

Oh, Elizabeth, this is the big one!

Mark Hossele Guest Writer Everyyearthose familiar postersgo up.

These posters are the ones that inform the students and faculty of the upcoming Red Cross blood drive.

This year was just like every other. In the beginning of November the posters were up around campus. They informed us that the big day was November28.

Later, as the day drew closer, a representativewould sit in the LMU and ask people to sign up. That is, ask if students would like to reserve a time when they would like to give blood.

Then finally November28 came. The union was taken over by skilled "vampires." They set up manytables and continued to page 9

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Dishroom Dizzies Shannon Tesch Guest Writer Take the first conveyer belt, through a little metal window and you enter the "Dishroorn Zone," where the workers are zany, the laughter is loud and the singing off-key. Join me now for an interview with four members of this wierd and wacky work-place. What is it really like?

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bad - especially on the days he and his girlfriend get to work together (a cheap date). "At times it gets busy and hectic," he said, "but you can make it fun." His favorite dish room job is doing clean silverware (which involves sorting and taking out the clean utensils); his least favorite duty is taking glassl!s off the trays and putting them in a rack without breaking them (that's the hard part).

Next is sophomore Kathy Pittenger who (if there were such a thing) could be considered one of the queens of the dishroom. If you should happen to look in the dish room sometime, you will see Kath' there equipped with her hairnet and spatula. Miss Pittenger openly admits she likes to work in the dishroom for the socializing. Events such as food fights and naming the garbage disposal "Morty" are what keeps her coming back for more. Her favorite job is trucking the glasses and bowls out because when you truck you get to go out and talk to the lucky cafeteria diners. Her least favorite is unloadin~ the dishwasher (otherwise known as a picker) because you are stuck back in a corner and you get all hot and

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chairs resembling comfortable beach lounges. Some were used for people to lie on to give blood, and some were used as desks where they could get information from the donors. Soon everything was underway.

Many people stopped by to give blood.

Most were able to, but there were some who could not. Reasons ranged from a common cold to a blood disorder. But all in all, the turnout of willing donors was very good.

I guess it just goes to show that many people have big hearts and are happy to give of themselves. Even if it does include a little pain.

sticky anc you cannot go out and talk to people.

Or the time Scott Sullivan was wrestling with Kathy Pittenger for the

Sophomore Craig Kiecker, considered one of the dishroom kings, is next. Craig

water hose and accidentally turned it on her full force.

agreed with Scott in saying the dish room can be fun if you make, it that way. Craig believes that you have to be just a little ridiculous to liven the dishroom up a bit.

His only negative response was that since the dishroom workers get in on all the "behind the scenes (conveyer belt) action," they see the food that is just thrown out. "I hate to see all the food that goes to waste," he said.

Of course, in addition to all the hard physical labor evident in the dishroom, fun - and embarrassing - things happen all the time. For example: - When Craig Kiecker was talking (with his hands as usual), but forgot he had a full bowl of cereal in his hand and it went flying over his shoulder and hit the dishwasher.

- The night the dishroom crew made up some "royal escapades."

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All in all, the dishroom "ain't half bad" and junior Sara Dickman sums it up for us this way: "The cafeteria, though people may not believe this, isn't such a bad place to 'work. It's a great way to meet people by sympathizing with them as you hand them a plate of 'what is that?"

Some days a person thinks they can't bear to face the dirty dishes and dishwasher. Some days they are right, as the splintering sound of broken glass is heard throughout the cafeteria. The dish room graveyard has many such parts in it (maybe even the part to the ice cream machine?). But we have a lot of good times too, even though onlookers may think we are going insane as we whip ice at each other and laugh about ... (your guess is as good as mine).

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Look Who's Missing continued from page 7 better way in making life-long friends."

Volleyball is her favorite becauseof the total team aspect of the game. "While playing volleyball. a player has to use all his individual talents and also work along with the team. There is so much team work behind volleyball: bumpers.setters. and hitters." Lisa believes that coaches make all the difference to the teams' success. She enjoys .basketballbecause she loves the fast pace of the sport.

This will be the last year that Lisa will be able to play volleyball and basketball due to eligibility rules. When asked how she felt about this she said. "Sad. DMLC sports have been a real high point in my life' the coaches. the friends. the th,ings that I have learned about working together with others." She feels that all of tliese things will make. her :a better teacher and a better coach for her future students.

Beckie Scharf Co-Editor Some people took one look at the title of this article and said. "Who IS missing?"

Others saw it and said. "Well. of course it's ProfessorRoger Hermanson." The latter reply is correct. ProfessorHermanson.a musicteacherat DMLC.hasbeenattending the University of Missouri-KansasCity Conservatoryof Music pursuing a "course of study prescribedfor a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in ChoralConducting" since the summer of '89. Hewill continue his studies there through the summerof'90. when hewill again serve at DMLC in the music division. (Professor Hermansonhas taught Elements of Music. Vocal Skills. and Perceptionof Music at varioustimes during his stay at DMLoC, He hasalso directed the bands.College Chorale.Treble Choir. and. most recently. the College Choir).

Let'stake a step backinto time andfind out what happenedin ProfessorHermanson's life before he was led to our campus.He grew up in Sun Prairie.WI where he attended Sun Prairie Senior High School and participated in such activities as drama.football, and baseball.ProfessorHermansonthen movedon to the UW- StevensPoint. received his B.A.and journied to the University of Iowa where he obtained his Masters.While at college. he played in a Polish polka band for two years (he says of that experience.

"Wow! Whata gas!")andalso met hiswife. In 1969. RogerHermansonheadedto DMLC and stayedthere for 5 years as-an emergencyinstructor. After this he did band work at Wisconsin Lutheran High School until 1975. when he filled a position at Fox Valley LutheranHigh School to lead band and choir. ProfessorHermansonstayed there until 1977. This is when he receiveda call to DMLC.accepted.and hasbeen hereeversince.

Sincemanyof usmaynot know ProfessorHermansonverywell. herearesome"facts" which might help in becoming more acquainted with him: What courses have you/will you have taken? . 16 over four different sessions (not including choir). They include such things as voice study. music history. conducting. and music theory.

Where do you attend church?

New LJlm: St. John's KansasCity: Mt. Olive. Ove~landPark What instruments do you play?

"Well. I can make most of the band instruments go. at least a little. My major instrument. however.is the tuba and my secondaryinterests are in trombone. baritone and the saxophone(sax was originally my main instrument in high school)."

Do you have any special interests or hobbies?

"None that I cansay I pursuevigorously. I love to travel and spend money.but having little time or money keeps me from becoming over-involved with either of these interests."

Are you enjoying the area you are staying in?

"I love KansasCity. It is aclean and beautifulcity. knownfor its fountains and hills. For a large metropolitan area.it is very easyto get aroundand the weather is generally mild (I'll think abouty'all this winter). Culturalexperiencesseemendlesswith a specialfocus on all types of jazz music - KansasCity being one of the major jazz centers of our country."

If you could go anywhere in the world. where would it be?

"Wow! there aremanyplacesin our country I have-not seenandwould like to visit. But my big dreamrecently hasbeen to visit the greatchoral musiccenters of western music history in Europe.perhaps on a singing study tour."

Favorites: musical: "Fiddler on the Roof" movie: "Dead Poet's Society" color: "hot" red continued to page t t .

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heard favorites like Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring and Chopin's Polonaise in A flat major. As Beckie stepped forward to ask the question, "What was it like performing in New Ulm?," my sister and I smiled in the background. "I'll have to think about that - overnight," said Mayorga. "Could I meet you tomorrow morning?" And that's how it happenedbreakfast with a star, questions answered

What color are your eyes?

between bites of waffles dipped in honeyed coffee, a comfortable chat with a man finally realizing a dream.

Mayorga grew up in North Hollywood,

Greenish brown yuk What color is your hair?

"What hair? What I have is basic brown."

Professor Hermanson is attending school "simply to grow and improve my discipline so I might better serve the students and church through my assigned duties," and he's "very impressed by the level of excellence of the faculty and graduate students in music." He does, however, miss many aspects of life at DMLC, such as "the Christian atmosphere and daily worship opportunities, my colleagues, and, of course, the many wonderful students I am privileged to know and serve."

We wish Professor Hermanson God's blessings as he continues to study to enable him to serve his Lord even better.

CA. He began piano at age seven and like many of us (we knew you'd ask), loved piano but "didn't want to practice."

Mayorga said his piano teacher "went crazy" because he went through stages when he worked hard, stages when he didn't. For example at age 11, he had lessons at 7:45 a.m. His teacher's home was en route to school so little Lincoln would leave his music in her entrance until he passed by again in the afternoon.

Then he was supposed to pick it up, though the entry was an awfully nice resting place for the books 'til next time.

When he turned 14, Aulbe Tzerko became Mayorga's teacher. Tzerko was from New York and had been the great Arthur Schnabel's TA. Tzerko "put the fear of God in me, inspired me" said Mayorga. He worked very hard through high school only to disappoint his teacher and parents by joining "The Four Preps" ('I was the fifth") for "just one thing." One thing led to another. For ten years the "Preps" performed and recorded with Capitol Records.

Mayorga attended USC for music but dropped out to go on the road with the "Preps." UCLA was his home for a while, but he left that too to get into the "industry." For years Mayorga worked as background musician, arranger and composer for television and film, series like Fame, Little House on the Prairie, and

The Breakfast Club Ann M. Gurgel Assistant Editor It was after an exciting, entertaining

by a long table displaying tapes and CD's of Mayorga's work. His hair was white

meet the performer. "I just want to ask

and wild; his smile huge as he greeted the Ulmites offering programs to sign and money to buy. Mayorga's concert had been a mix of classic and contemporary interspersed with witticisms on the men

one question," she said. We stood in line

and their music. The crowded auditorium

Community Concert at DMLC November 5, by pianist Lincoln Mayorga that Beckie Scharf impulsively dragged me down to

Highway to Heaven. But all the time he was struggl"ing to find a manager because what Mayorga really wanted to do was perform.. Background music is of secondary importance, Mayorga said.

The rnusrcian is always making compromises, "the music can't be too beautiful."

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Mayorgahopesto manageafew major engagementswith symphonies once his touring stint is complete-.He has already worked abroad, In Moscow. he perfanned as guest soloist in the Moscow· Philharmonic Orchestra'sfirst concert of all American music in March of 1988.

Mayorga is also called a "prolific recording artist." He is considered a Brahmsspecialist and particularly enjoys American popular music by composers like Joplin. Berlin, Gershwin and Kern.

Although he claims he didn't work hard enough to be a prodigy, "I am a natural."

He has fickle favorites like Gottschalk's Souvenir di Porto Rico, marche des Gibaros,Op. 31 which he performed in

Sundaynighfs concert and says"I never play anything I don't like."

Mayorga is on tou'rabout four months. of the year.The remainderof the time, he spend's recording. At this time he is working on-anew release,"I NeverMet II War Horse I Didn't Like." And he practices"in a concentratedmood" up to four hours per day in his Chatham,New Yorkhome.OneDMLCstudentwondered if Mayorga thought scales were beneficial.Yes,he replied."though not as an end in itself. He stilt does scales, practicing expressiveness.

And what did Mayorga think of performing in New Ulm? "People with German background really appreciate 18th century music, what I said really seemedto makean impact.The audience was unusually attentive." Music' and Mayorga made a concert combination good to remember.impossible to forget.

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Karla Westra News Editor Love. The most confusing English word. I love pepperoni pizza. Rachel loves sports.

My mom loves my dad. My dad loves me. God loves me. Certainly all these loves don't mean the same thing. On February 14, we celebrate this confusing word - love.

It's a classic scenario. Six year old Bobby slips a little pink envelope to Susie. She opens it to find Garfield holding a heart and wearing his silly grin. "Be mine," it says.

Bobby's palms are sweating. How will Susie react? Bob experiences almost the same feelings ten years later as he dials the phone to ask Susan out. How will she react? Love is so often an uncertainty, even a cause of stress. It has its ups and downs.

But there is one love that has no uncertainties. It remains strong and forever unchanging. There ~sone Valentine we can send and know the immediate reply. Today we can pray, "Dear Jesus, be mine," and know that He will be. Jesus is ours, and He

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Jesus loves me this I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong They are weak. but He is strong Jesus knows me and this I love Because He's always watching me from above No matter if you are big No matter if you are small Jesus loves us one and all.

A Day Off Natalie Zimmermann Staff Writer Unfortunately, this is the case with all too many of us. We anxiously await the arrival of Mission Fair, because that means a day away from classes. I caught myself being disappointed this year, because Mission Fair fell on a Thursday.

Thursday happens to be my easiest class

catch? All nations include Africa, Japan, Brazil, and sometimes even our neighbor across the street. This year's Mission Fair was centered around the Latin American missions and the Apache Indian missions in Arizona. Speakers included Pastor Tomhave, Pastor Hartmann from EI Paso, and at the time of this writing the

day.

Why should we celebrate missions? As

attendance by Pastor Guenther, who works among the Apache Indians in

future educators the call to preach to all

Arizona had not yet been verified.

God has blessed our work in these

nations should hit close to home. The

places and many have been brought to the saving truth of the Gospel by our efforts, but the work cannot stop here.

We have before us a wonderful opportunity to see through the words of these men the work that is going on in these far off places (for some of us these places are actually quite close to home.) We will also see the work that is left to do. Let's all make Mission Fair a day dedicated to the souls of black people, white people, red people, yellow people, GOD'S PEOPLE.

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From the Editor Feed My Lambs Amy Bergman

Editor Have you ever held a new-born lamb? Have you ever picked one up from its wobbly, little legs and laid your cheek against its warm, soft wool?

Last April I went to Watertown, South Dakota, for the Handbell Festival. The day was hot, dry, and very dusty from the wind that blew clouds of dirt down all the streets. All of us felt dusty and tired from a long day of practicing. As we waited to be introduced to our hosts, we nervously wondered what our host families would be like. I decided I would be happy as long as they had a shower. When my name was finally called off, I picked up my bags and went home with my new "mom." The ride was short, and aswe pulled into the driveway, I could hardly contain my excitement at the sight ofthe barn next to the house.

"What kind of animals do you have?"

"Oh, just cattle, a few horses, and sheep."

She didn't know she was a host to a girl who grew up wanting to be a cowboy, and who had never been on a sheep ranch. As soon as I could change my clothes, I was in the barn. There I met a real cowboy. He wore cowboy boots, Levi's and a cowboy hat. He even talked like a cowboy. And he introduced me to his sheep. That evening I held in my arms a lamb born just six hours earlier. It was so small and weak, and its legs still wobbled. I laid my cheek against its wool, and when I felt its warm breath on my face, I felt as if I would hold my lamb in my arms forever.

I spent the evening holding other lambs - petting them and feeding them hay. In the morning I found out another one had been born during the night. But none were as special as my first little lamb.

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In the book of John, chapter 21, verse 15, Jesus asked Peter, "Do you truly love me?"

Peter replied, "Yes, Lord. you know that I love you." Jesus said. "Feed my Iambs." Our Lord wanted Peter to tell the good news of Christ crucified to all people. Our Lord wants us to tell the Good News to all people, especially to the children we will teach. In fact.

He commands us to feed His lambs. But "feed my lambs" is not only a command from our Lord, it is a privilege.

I had the privilege to feed my Lord's lambs -

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eighth-grade lambs. It was a bit like arriving on a South Dakota ranch - far from home. but with promise of excitement. However, in this situation, I was the new-born lamb with the wobbly legs. I asked my Lord to show me how to feed His lambs. I read His Word every night. I prayed about everything. And my wobbly legs grew stronger.

For two months I fed my Lord's lambs, not hay, but English. social studies, math, reading. and Word of God. I also tried to feed them with fun and love. Student teaching was the most fulfilling. rewarding and exciting experience I have ever had. This lamb was certainly fed with fun and love. And God's Word. One day when the noise and commotion in the room had exceeded my tolerance level and made me feel as if I would like to just go back to bed, I found on my desk a simple piece of paper with these words, "Jesus loves you." Even little lambs can feed the older sheep.

I found God's command, "Feed my Iambs," to be truly a privilege. And I find it hard to believe that any lambs will ever be as special as my first little lambs.

Editor Amy Bergman Co-Editor Beckie Scharf Assistant Editor Ann Gurgel News Editor Karla Westra Feature Editor Lisa Piepenbrink Sports Editor Tammy Mielke Business and Circulation Manager Patti Bratz WRITERS

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For a subscription to The Messenger, send your name, address, and $2.00 to The Editor, DMLC, New Ulm, MN 56073.

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What Can Collegiate Council Do 'For You? Lisa Piepenbrink Heidi Westphal We all know the DMLCstudent body has a representative faction called Collegiate Council, but what do they REALLYdo? Unfortunately,not many of us do know. So, I beganan investigation into the unknowndepthsof this organization andfound myselfsimply in aweat the tremendous amount of functions they perform.It would take two ofthese pages in orderto list them all. Just to give you a tantalizing taste of their tasks, allow me to mention a few.

Haveanyof you noticedthe brandnew corkboard bulletin boards in the cafeteria?No?Well, take a moment next time you are awaiting the day's grub and appreciatetheir convenient quality. And pleasethank the CollegiateCouncil.You see, they also do the little things to improve our campus.

Speaking of our beloved cafeteria, what happens if ¡those delicious Club

crackers disappearfor days or if some malicious, disgustingly THIN student sneaks away with the vital ice cream machinepart?Who do we call?Collegiate Council!Youcantake anykind of campus complaint to them, large or small, and they will toss it over in their weekly meetings.Yousee,they are"to serveasa liason between the students and the faculty" as stated in their constitutional aims. It really is a shame that we as students do not use this valuable resource to voice our .thoughts. You probablydidn't even~now this, but they were pulling for a big screen TV for the Union and VCR'sfor the dorms. When some complained about Library and Music Center hours, Collegiate Council spokeupfor the student body.Sojust ask and it shall be voiced for you.

Culturingstudents is anotherfine duty of theirs. Do you remember being shuttled off to the fairy-tale play,

Cinderella?Or what about the art trip to the cities? You wouldn't have experienced such enjoyment had the Collegiate Council not sponsored and plannedthe whole ordeal. Movie nights, open dorm hours, the airport 'buses, recruitment of all kinds, the bloodmobiles,lyceums,organizingthe student directory, banquets,_picnics,the church van, memorials, professors' anniversaries, Arbor Day. snow carnival, and missionsare also included in their list of "things to _do". And this doesn't even includ-eeverything¡they.do. Soundslike a lot. doesn't itl :Somaybewe should start taking advanta,geof some of these great opportunities they offer. If a problem comesuporyou haveaterrific ideaforthe campus, don't hesitate to take it to Collegiate Council. We need to stop wondering what we can do and instead ask the DMLC Collegiate Council what they can do for us.

To Face Another Winter LatHa 'Schmidt Staff Writer Winter. Ten years ago I would have been eager to hear that word. .Even though Indiana is not 'famous 1m its blizzards,we can generallycount on one or two good snowfalls every year. And everyyear my brother,sister and I would wait impatiently for the first sign of the fluffy coldness.We would playin the little bit that wasgivento us until itturned into a dirty, 'brown slush. Unfortunately, Indiana does not see snow until the middle of Januaryor February,and even

1hen- there ,lS ,not much to see. For the

holidayseasonwe don't dreamof awhite Christmas.-Instead. we ont\' hopethat the brown and sickly greencolor of the grass and trees won't be as noticeable as the day before.

But then there'sMinnesota.You never have to worry about not having enough snow in this state. (Until this year of course! But don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining.)Evenwith the nice, snowtree weather this year. it still gets unbearablycold. 'Where else can a person

Wait Untit February 231 Mark Hossele and Mark Knutson Staff Writers Are you the kind of person who loves dramasbursting with suspense?Do you like the plays loaded with detestable villians and innocent couples?Listen up then, because"Wait Until Dark" is one play you will not want to missl Susy Hendrix is a young woman who haslost hersight in an auto accident.Her husband Sam is an ex-Marine, now employed as a photographer, he finds himself on a wild goose chase, leaving Susyalone.

Ann Gurgel has the part of Susy. In preparingfor her part,shesaidshetalked with a blind woman and was amazedat

what this personcould do.Theamountof rehearsal is extensive: about 12 1/2 hours Monday through Friday for Ann alone.The parthasprovedchallenging in that Susy is blind and somewhat older than Ann. Amy Jungmann saysthe sets are really cool, even with a few special effects. The play is proving to be a challenging project, but there is plenty of fun involved also!

There are several other important characters.Gloriais ayounggirl who lives above the Hendrix's and helps out with errandsfor Susy,thoughshe is not asnice as she sounds. Carlino and his partner Mike Talmanare ex-conswho wind up in

freeze on contact by walking from the dorm to first hour on a Mondaymorning?

And then the weekend comes. You're finally able to take a break and go ... east?But then your car won't start becauseof the cold and you're stuck in New Ulm. However. we all have to admit that there areadvantagesto havingOUf school in such a frigid state. After all. if you're going to staycoopedup inside a building becauseof the weather. why not do the twerva hours of homework your profs {continued on page 8)

the midst ofthe actionwhen SamHendrix gets a doll filled with heroine.HarryRoat Jr. is the villian who sends the two excons out on the doll hunt.

Katie Brandtsays,"This should be an intense play, everything is coming together well - it's just an excellent plavl" What more encouragement could you need?The price of admission for DMLC students is only one dollar, and the show times are as follows: Friday, 2/23/90, and Saturday,2/24/90, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday,2/25/90, at 2:30 p.m. So come out and subject yourself to as much suspense as the last Alfred Hitchcock movie you saw!!

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Ann M. Gurge/ Assistent Editor Karla

Westra

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Alexandria,

Virginia, a D.C. suburb, for the summer.

She was a nanny, who provided cleaning, cooking, laundry, budgeting, shopping and bilingual child-care for Jacqueline (2) and Peter (3 months). Jacqueline had "mastered English" and was beginning German to allow communication with her father, a native of Switzerland. l5arla loved the children: "They were wonderful, but they had bizarre parentsl" Karla's day began at 5:40 a.m. with Peter's first feeding. After a little housework and breakfast, she packed lunch for the club pool where they'd linger into the early afternoon. Grocery shopping and dinner followed. By 10 p.m. it was lights out for all.

"I was stressed out by the end of the summer," said Karla, but "I learned a lot about budgeting, cooking and taking care of kids!" She thinks nannying "makes you more responsible."

On her weekends off, Karla delighted in trips to the Smithsonian and Baltimore, her favorite city. She gives Balitmore's Inner Harbor four stars. On Memorial Day, she visited Arlington Cemetery.

A particular highlight of nannying was the opportunity to become involved in a small congregation. In Falls Church, Virginia, Karla met East Coast veteran, Pastor Walter Beckmann and people like the Schulers who will be her "friends for life." She went to church picnics and out with church friends who soon formed the

nucleus of her social life.

Ann (Ann Romain, mentioned in the November Coast to Coast column) and Karla are midwestern girls. They found their summer jobs through a nanny agency that advertises in the central states. Why do these East Coast families pay the extra airfare to bring these women into their homes? Both Ann and Karla agreed that the families are attempting to avoid the Eastern girls who are seeking economic advancement by working for the right family: "We come for the adventure, the experience." Both agreed Easterners know Midwesteners are "more capable and are honest, hard workers." And both agreed this was an experience they will not soon forget.

Calendar of Events (continued from page 3) assigned that day?

Actually, winter in New Ulm could be worse. It could be colder (if that is possible). It could last for ten months. So we should count our blessings. It only stays around for a few months and then, after all the frostbite, snow, and winter frustration, we are able to sit back and sigh. We made it. It's over for another year. We can be thankful. For without

Lorna J. Kutz Staff Writer

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Snow Carnival is here, so come on over to the auditorium for

Feb.

Competition Night and enjoy the entertainment the Class of '91 has to offer. Don't forget to bring your pencil so you can vote for your favorite couple.

Lady Lancers at Mt. Senario, 7:30 p.m.

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This is it, Lancer fans, the last home game of the season! So be there at 7:30 sharp to show your spirit and give our guys a great send-off.

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winter, we would never see spring.

Snow Carnival Coronation Night - Come and enjoy the entertainment as we wait in eager anticipation for the crowning of this year's Snow Carnival Queen.

Lady Lancers vs. Concordia here at home, 2:00 p.m.

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People need blood and The Red Cross needs you to give it, so eat your spinach and liver and sign up to save a life!

Lady Lancers at home against Northwestern, 7:30 p.m.

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Come enjoy the musical stylings of Jenny Eggert and Kris Bame at their joint organ recital in the auditorium.

Mission Fair Lady Lancers at North Central, 7:30 p.m.

Lancers at Northland, 7:30 p.m.

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Lancers at Mt. Senario, 3:00 p.m.

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Lancers at Concordia St. Paul, 8:00 p.m.

Lady Lancers at home against Viterbo, 7:30 p.m.

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Wish the Lady Lancers "good !uck," as they travel to Mt. Senario for a weekend of NSCAA District Basketball.

Lancers at Northwestern,

MN, 7:30 p.m.

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Lancers at St. Paul Bible College, 7:30 p.m.

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Wish the Lancers luck as they travel to Northland for NSCAA

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Districts.

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The DMLC Drama Club presents, "Wait Until Dark."

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Amy Bergman Editor Mission Fair 1990 came to DMLC for the Juniors and Seniors on Thursday, the 8th of February. Three speakers shared with us their knowledge and experience with world missions, the topic of the day. They were Pastor Guenther on the Apache mission, Pastor Hartman on the Mexican mission, and Pastor Tomhave of the Board for World Missions.

The focus of Pastor Guenther's presentation was on the history of the Apache Indian. He believes we need to understand the history and culture of the Apache Indian before we can be effective missionaries to this people.

Guenther came armed for his presentation with a vast array of items which helped one to understand the Apache culture. He had two tables filled with beads, nuts, dolls, reeds, tools, a replica of an Apache home, a cradleboard, and much more. As he showed and explained these items to us, he told stories of the Apache home, hunting, shoes and clothes, food, and the cradleboard. He later told three Apache folktales, one of which greatly resembled our account of the Flood and included a virgin birth.

Pastor Arthur Guenther is our best authority on this subject, for his father was E. Edgar Guenther, who was the first missionary to Apacheland. Arthur himself was born on the reservation in 1923; was baptized Alchesay Guenther by Chief Alchesay, even though his parents wished to name him Arthur; and was carried by his

mother in a cradleboard, as were all his brothers and sisters. After his ministerial training, Pastor Guenther returned to Whiteriver and has been there ever since, sharing the Word of God with the Apache Indian.

Pastor Hartman shared a slide presentation on the Hispanic mission work being done in Mexico City, Guadalajara, EI Paso, and other cities. We also watched a video called "A Day in the Life of a Mexican Pastor," which gave us insights into the daily work of a Mexican pastor.

Pastor Hartman's presentation also included a discussion of the many problems facing our mission work in Mexico. One problem is the social ostracism suffered by Mexican Lutherans. Another is the widespread influence of the Roman Catholic

Church. And a third problem is the law prohibiting missionaries to live in Mexico. Pastor Hartman presented a few possible solutions to overcome this problem, one of which included involving DMLC graduates in evangelism work in Mexico. In response to these problems, Pastor Hartman said, "There are challenges, but there are also doors through which we can share the Gospel."

Pastor Tomhave ~f the Board for World Missions also presented a slide show. This introduced us to the churches and missionary families of such places as Africa, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Latin America, Columbia, and Brazil. After an exciting and encouraging presentation on getting (continued to page 8)

Pastors Duane Tomhave, Arthur Guenther and Paul Hartman

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Let Your Light Shine Before Men Morton A. Schroeder Guest Writer Early risers during the first weeks of February were treated to a very special display of God's creative handiwork in the eastern sky. Venus, the most brilliant planet in the solar system, rose in front of the morning sun. Like the town's crier or a forerunner of some kind, it climbed rapidly out of the dawn twilight, reaching its greatest brilliance of the year during that time. Occasional skywatchers who chanced unaware on its display reveled in its splendor.

Called the "Morning Star" when it occupies that arc of the heavens, Venus greeted me each morning as I opened our living room drapes.

Looking toward the east-southeast and using the roofridge of our neighbors' house as a sightline, I found "the queen of planets," as .astronomers are wont to call her in moments of poetic frenzy, a friendly -rernlnder that another day lay before

me. What I would make of it was up to me.

Venus was more than a reminder; she was. also a thought provoker.

With her very presence and her unique brilliance, she required me each morning to say to myself, and almost ritually at that: "I'm here, and I'm letting my light shine before men.

What are you going to do with your day? Are you going to let your light shine before men?" The introspection was invioorating. But it was almost physically painful when I thought of my shortcomings.

All the members of the Dr. Martin Luther College campus family have many and varied opportunities to let their lights shine before men. First and foremost are the people who are given positions which make them as obvious to the public as Venus was: administration officials, coaches, public performers such as athletes, musicians, and singers/actors, officers of student organizations, in

From the Editor Ode to a Stricken Student Amy Bergman Editor One mom, perchance, I sought to sup On toast and coffee in my cup, And doughnuts, waffles, eggs and more, And all else that they had in store.

Then took I leave to educate, Methinks, around quarter to eight.

I started up to get my coat, When did a cry escape my throat Big and small, spiraled, bound, Books galore lay all around.

Gingerly I tried to pass I knew I had to get to class!

Weaving past and in and out, Over, under, with great doubt, I finally reached the top at last When all my life before me passed!

I tumbled down amid the books Receiving sympathetic looks.

When finally, in a wretched state, I stopped, and died, 'round 'bout eight.

A moral this sad story lacks, BUT PLACE YOUR BOOKS UPON THE RACKSI

fact, everyone who occupies some position of public trust.

"That excuses me, then. I'm a nobody. I'm just a student. The only thing I occupy is a desk.

"That excuses me, too. I'm also a nobody. I'm just a teacher. The only thing I occupy is a podium.

"That surely excuses me. I, too, am a nobody. I'm just a secretarycustodian-cook-engineer.

Nobody even knows my name."

Poor excuses, indeed. The pronouns in Matthew 5:16 are au(continued to page 8)

Editor Amy Bergman Co-Editor Beckie Scharf Assistant Editor Ann Gurgel News Editor Karla Westra Feature Editor Lisa Piepenbrink Sports Editor Tammy Mielke Business and Circulation Manager Patti Bratz WRITERS AngieFischer Beth Hannemann, Mark Hossele, Mark Knutson, Sara Mittelstaedt, LauraSchmidt, Beckie Sweetman, Pam Weiss, Heidi Westphal, Natalie Zimmerman PROOFREADERS Patti Bratz Angie Fischer, Sara Mittelstaedt LAY-OUT Beth Hannemann Mark Knutson, Jenny Schmeling CIRCULATION Joe Brickman Diane Conner, Susan Feldt, Mark Knutson, Johanna Lillo, Leah Mertens,Jenny Schmeling, Heidi Westphal PHOTOGRAPHY John Keibel

Mark Murphy

ADVISOR ....Professor Arlen Koestler For a subscription to The Messenger, send your name, address, and $2.00 to The Editor, DMLC, New Ulm, MN, 56073.

March 1990

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Snow Carnival The Competition

rsse The Popular Pair

Karla Westra News Editor

Beckie Scharf Co-Editor

It all beganTuesdaynightof Snow Carnival week. We watched seven girls gather round to give us a glimpseof their ideaof Mr. Right.

How could one resist the organ ability of Justin, or Russell's wild streak, or the superb housecleaning abilities of Todd Hackbarth? I think we must all admit to dreaming of Todd Russ' Singingvoice and Chris' shoulders or Jon's legs. And who wouldn'twantto dancewith Jeff?

Yes, it was obvious already on Tuesday night, the campus was going to be well-entertained by the SnowCarnivalCourtof 1990. lisa Turretta started Competition Night as Janet Jackson. We all sat impressed until she was interrupted by brotherMichael(Jeff).

Kris solved several mysteries for us as the expert janny with Todd Hackbarthas the loyal trainee. Now we know how they get the sidewalks coated with that perfect layer of invisibleicel Lisa Lindholm was. Professor Joyce Schubkegel.The resemblance was almostfrightening.I didn't know Justincouldplayorgan?1 We all saw Elizabethin a different light as she walked onto the stage in her (shall we say ... metal?) dress.

And remember the wise words of Hulk Hogan (Chris) -- Eat your vegetablelasagna!

ToddRussand Beckylookedgreat in purple and brought back many memorieswith their special rendition of "TogetherAgain."

Is that a NWC man lurking in the backwoodsof Flandrau?No, it's only Tarzan (Russell) waiting for Jane (Carol).

Ann and Jon performeda Uttlerole reversal as Rolfe and Liesel. It doesn't look like they will ever be engaged because ... well ... Rolfe is dead.

They all made us laugh, and as Katie Brandt so eloquently put it, "Theywere all kingsandqueens ...

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"Congratulations,LisaandJeff!"

A weekend full of fun and anticipationhas ended. Includedwith the fun of competition night on January 31, came the eager antiCipation of coronation night on February3rd. This anticipationended with the crowningof LisaTurrettaand Jeff Wiechmann as DMLC's Snow Carnivalqueen and king. After giving them a few daysto ponderthe events of the weekend, I asked them to share some of their thoughts about Snow Carnival 1990. Here are a few of the reactions from our new king andqueen: Lisa: "The whole thing was great!I was nervous for the first thirty seconds, but after that it was pure fun. I enjoyed going first for the skits and questions, because then we were able to sit back and watch the other couplesto see howtheydid.

I felt that the amount of time involved gave me an opportunity to get to know Jeff and the other couples much better. Jeff was a perfect gentleman the whole way through."

Jeff: "Lisa made it a lot of fun and was really easy to work with. What I enjoyed most about being on court, beside getting to know lisa better, was being able to spend so much time with the other people on court andgettingto knowthem better,too."

The Coronation Lisa Piepenbrink Feature Editor

In the calm, musky night there suddenlybroke a bright and glorious ray from the top of the stairs. It was coronation night and those chosen ones had finally come. The

The Crowned Couple auditorium thundered with applause as the beautifuland handsomeyoung men and women gracefull'y descended. With spotlight glowing and jewels sparkling, the Snow Carnival Court entered our midst.

After only a mere glance did the crowd realizethat all of the charming couplesshouldbe winners.

Now of course an evening at DMLCcould not have passedwithout some form of '!Yitty and hilarious entertainment.Never beforehavethe private lives of students been so embarrassingly revealed. And speaking of revealing, Jim and the Wiggies did quite a job of showing the crowdsome"barefacts."

Whenthe final time had come,the anxious court gracefully assembled onto the stage. As if in a great pageant of the world, all of the prospective queens were handed a long, narrowbox in which lay a rose.

The chosen couple were to find this rose wrapped with a white ribbon.

With hands trembling and hearts racing,the court openedtheir boxes.

A cry of joy was heard as Lisa Turretta and Jeff Wiechmann discovered the special rose. Tears streamed and hugs were given. We all knew this was a special couple.

We also knowthat no matterwho had been chosen, they all were and are very specialpeople.

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Sports Page Ups and Downs Tammy Mielke Sports Editor It seems that the Lady Lancers have been on somewhat of a roller coaster ride since returning from Christmas break. It seems to be the turnovers, according to Coach Gary Dallmann. In addition, shooting percentage has been in the low 20's at times. "We have put together some good games when we were shooting in the high 30 or low 40 percent and had only 13 or 14 turnovers," claims Dallmann.

Rachel Henderson, who is the big gun for the Lady Lancers, has been double- and triple-teamed all year.

"Rachel doesn't get that opportunity to go one-on-one anymore," Dallmann stated. ! However, their attitude is good.

"They are willing to ~ork hard and that makes me very happy," says 'Dallmann. And the Lady Lancers have been busy: Mt. Senarjo (1113)71-34 Junior Carol Winter led the Lancers with 14 points to beat Mt. Senario at DMLC. Henderson and Chris Hillmann helped by scoring 11 points each.

Concordia St, paul (1(16) 62-66 In a close game, the Lancers were defeated by four. The Lancers were led by Henderson and sophomore Kris Paulsen with 16 and 15 points respectively. Concordia was led by Christoffer, who had 28 points.

Northwestern Roseyille (1120)69-72 The Lady Lancers dropped their second game on the road to Northwestern.

NWC's balanced scoring kept the Lancers so off balance that even Henderson's 30 point effort wasn't enough to defeat NWC. North Centra! (1(23) 72-40 There is something to say about playing at home. The Lady Lancers pounded North Central 72-40 as they

Chris Hillmann demonstrates her technique made their return to the DMLC gym.

Henderson and Winter led the attack with 16 and 14 points.

Northland 54-96, St. Scholastica 5281 (1/26,27) The Lancers took a weekend of pounding in two important conference games. In a phystcat game at Northland, Henderson took most of the bumps and scored 10 of her 22 points from the line. St. Scholastica proved to be more of the same as the Lancers dropped the second game of the weekend.

Mt, Senar;o (211) 54-58 The Lancers, minus starting guard Chris Hillmann, lost a close one on the road. Lisa Turretta put in 12 to help out Henderson, and Kari Rosenberg put points on the board.

Mt. Senario's Cathy Pete put in six 3point shots during the game.

Concordia St, paul (2/3) 78-76 At home again, the Lancers squeaked by Concordia. Hillmann had a season-high game with 26

points, while Jacques of Concordia put in 22.

Northwestern Roseville (216) 70-65 The Lady Lancers extended their winning streak to two games by defeating Northwestern by five.

Northwestern, who had beaten the Lancers by 3 earlier this season, was unable to stop Henderson who had 28 polnts. Rosenberg helped the Lancers with 16.

North Central (218) 61-41 The Lancers finally pulled off a win on the road by downing North Central by 20. Equal scoring between Hillmann, Henderson, and Winter was the key in a game where every Lancer scored.

The Lady Lancers now stand at 910 over-all and 3-5 in conference.

Next weekend will be Conference tournaments where the Lancers are seated third. With St. Scholastica dropping out of the tournament, the Lancers have a good shot this year at going to Nationals in Midway, KY.

Have a good vacation

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Seniors vs. "Seniors" TammyMielke Sports Editor Snow Carnival brings us many joys in life. It gives us time to sit back and watch the biggest event of the weekend: the Senior/Faculty game.

This year's game included everything that was expected from a game where professionals play professionals.

As assumed, the seniors wore the old DMLC jerseys in order to signify their role as the present top-notch ballplayers on campus. Meanwhile, all of the members of the faculty talked Prof.

Gronholz into wearing the right color shirt during the haHtime break - after they shared a tank of oxygen.

The fans were awed at every moment by the swishing threepointers and stunning moves by the Dean of Students. Prof. Nolte tried to slow down the game by being called for a "hugging" foul. Prof. Raddatz was the fans' hero as he also joined the team of "seniors" and put forth his best basketball performance. But as much effort as the faculty put forth,

Young but Learning TammyMielke Sports Editor

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they entered the locker room down by the score of 40-23.

Half-time entertalnment-tncjuded the senior girls' pom-pon squad performing the routine called, "Someday, We'll be Teaching Your Children." The show included songs such as the famous "9 to 5" and featured Betsy Godfrey as the director of the "Hallelujah Chorus".

But the game had to resume. And it did resume with more of the same from the senior guys, but less from the faculty. The final blow for the "seniors" came when some of the senior girls traded in their half-time skirts and suited up for the fourth quarter of play. Half-time director Betsy Godfrey became Magic Johnson as she scored the last two points of the game, putting the seniors up 79-58.

A "thank you" stlould go out to all who played and a "thank goodness" that no one was injured! Better luck in future years faculty.

Going 7-11 overall and 1-5 in conference might cause most coaches to wonder what went wrong.

But our own Coach Drew Buck isn't like most coaches, and he doesn't seem to mind his team's win-loss record. "When you go up against these guys who have 3 to 4 inches on you and about 40 pounds, well, it's going to be tough," defends Coach Buck.

Oon't forget the age of this Lancer team. Three of the five starters are upcoming freshmen.

In fact, freshman Mark Heckendorf has led the team in polnts scored in almost every game. While Heckendorf has the youth, senior starter Jeff Schoenherr (called "Pops" by his teammates because he is the oldest on the team) has the wisdom and that quality leadership that is especially important for a young team. "They learn fast and that has helped," says Coach Buck.

Best of luck in your remaining games and remember, as Yogi Bera says, "it ain't over 'till it's over."

DMLC Study Habits Angie Fischer Sara Mittelstaedt Staff Writers

Jeff Uhlenbrauch Amount of time spent: 1/2 hour Study aids: radio Location: my room When: 12 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Beth Kirk Amount of time spent: 1/2 hour Study aids: radio Location: my room When: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Kurt Gawrisch Amount of time spent: 2 hours Study aids: radio Location: library When: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Jon Pasbrig Amount of time spent: 1 1/2 hours Study aids: sheer quiet Location: my room When: 10 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Jill Kiekbush Amount of time spent: lots Study aids: T.V., radio Location: my room When: 8 p.m. - whenever

Tonya WoHf Amount of time spent: 45 min.

Study aids: T.V., radio, people Location: my room When: after 11 p.m.

Tim Voigt Amount of time spent: 2 hoursltest Study aids: usually the radio Location: library When: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Jenny Schmeling Amount of time spent: 2 hours Study aids: T.V., radio Location: my room When: whenever I have time

Dave "Black Bart" Gartner Amount of time spent: 1 1/2 - 2 hours Study aids: my pharmacy shirt Location: my room & bathroom floor When: 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.

Jeff Wiechman Amount of time spent: 2 hours Study aids: quiet and by myself Location: at my desk When: 10 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Studying - it's a big part of college life. As freshmen, it didn't take us long to discover that studying would occupy a great part of our day.

Although the wise say that studying is a healthy thing, not all students look at the task with a healthy attitude.

Here's what DMLC students have to say about their feelings on studying.

March 1990

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Sing and Play Your Praise to the Lord!

Beckie Sweetman Staff Writer Music wafting up to Heaven, sweet incense to the ears.

Singing, playing, laughing, and sighing, All in praise to God through the years.

Now the cycle begins anew, with old praises being sung, Come and praise our God we call, with music everyone.

In the recent past, many have been blessed to praise the God of all through music. Jennifer Eggert and Kristen Bame performed in an organ recital on the Backer memorial organ in the auditorium of Dr. Martin Luther College on Thursday, February 8th.

They repeated the recital on the Sunday of the following weekend in Wisconsin.

The program was

extensive, containing selections from Bach's Liturgical Year in addition to the works of other composers. No one can fully know the hours of preparation which went into an endeavor of this magnitude or of the emotional commitment, but we can know their music was a shout of "Hallelujah" to God. On Sunday, February 11th, a concert of another kind was given in the college chapel. All three of the choirs, Chorale, Treble, and College, participated in a concert of hymns, concertatos, and sacred music. The concert was a celebration of the Epiphany season, using readings from Jesus as a boy in the temple at Jerusalem to His Transfiguration and culminating in a concertato based on the hymn, "How Lovely Shines the

Morning Star". It was a unique opportunity for every member of every choir to lay down spiritual sacrifices in song.

In the near future, the DMLC concert band will be presenting a program of instrumental. music in the auditorium. The band concert will occur on Thursday, March tst at 8:00 p.m. The band is under the direction of Dr. Charles Luedtke and will be playing an array of selections from "Lincoln Portrait" to "Second American Folk Rhapsody."

In addition, there will be four ensembles playing selections by Villa-Lobos and other composers. As all things are done to the glory of God, so this concert also is as sweet incense.

Come and praise our God we call, with music everyone.

Policy Smoke Lingers

Catch the cast of Walt Until Dark

Feb. 23,24,25

Mike Anschuetz Guest Writer Early last semester, DMLC students participated in a survey distributed by the Collegiate Council that addressed the issue of smoking in the dormitories. Survey results indicate that DMLC students are in favor of smoke-free dormitories.

The present policy limits smoking to an individual's room, with public areas deSignated as non-smoking.

But, there are problems. Even though smoking is limited to the dorm rooms, the smoke quickly and easily fills the hallway so that non-smokers share the smoke generated by smokers.

Smoke also becomes part of a smoker's room and lingers long after the semester has ended. Roommate compatability can be affected

because of a roommate's smoking.

A closer look at the present situation reveals that the real issue is not "Do we need a stricter smoking policy?", but rather, "Does an individual have the right to abuse his/her body with tobacco products?" and "How do we exercise Christian love towards those who are addicted to tobacco?".

Future action toward a smoke-free dorm depends on a recommendation from Dean Woldt and President Huebner to the Board of Control. Until then, Christian smokers and nonsmokers will continue to show Christian love toward each other during their training for the teaching ministry.

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From the Heart

Excitement For Education Heidi Westphal Staff Writer Here we are in the midst of the winter blahs at DMLC. Classes, homework, classes, homework - the cycle is never-ending. Third quarter is well-known for its ability to put skeptical thoughts in students' minds.

Freshman can see no point in taking two semesters of Western Civ., sophomores are fed up with all of their papers, and juniors are wondering if they really have the ability to teach after putting in almost three full years of studying. Third quarter is definitely a time when almost everyone starts to question their purpose here at DMLC. Everyone is eagerly awaiting Spring Break. But for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, there is something else to look forward to during these demanding, drawn-out days of third quarter: Early Field Experience. What a great way to make us forget about the dreary days of seemingly pointless homework and get us excited for education!

EFE is going to give sophomores and juniors the opportunity to be in a real-live classroom with real-live kids.

For one week we will be able to observe, teach, and interact with a class, just like we will do when we graduate from DMLC. We will be able to watch teachers in action, learn from their teaching styles, and see if we would like to be in their shoes in a couple of years. EFE week will also be a time when we will get encouragement from veteran teachers and be renewed in our ambition to become a teacher. This one week experience in a classroom will help us realize the goal for which we are striving here at DMLC. Are you excited for education? Are you excited about teachin.g .God'S lambs? During third quarter It IS very easy to forget why we are studyi~g.

EFE week is quickly approaching though, so hang in there! God-willing, it will be a week when everyone experiences the true purpose of DMLC. As you begin your week of EFE pray that it will instill excitement for education in you!

Mark Knutson Staff Writer It was that time of the year again Tuesday, February 6, saw many wonderful individuals donating their time and blood for a worthy cause.

The blood drive usually makes it to DMLC once a semester, but this time around that possibility was almost bypassed.

Thanks to the hard work of Eva Glaeske, Danielle Stein, and Mandi Bernhardt, all three who organized the drive, and the many students who volunteered their services, the blood drive was again a success! Danielle Stein said: "I was thankful for the tumout, we came within two units of our quota. It was incredible to see all the people pull together and make this work!" Craig Kieker was no stranger to this event, "Giving blood gives me the chance to feel like I am doing something good for other people, all this with no pain! I think everyone should try it at least once."

Among the well seasoned blood givers were a few first-timers as well.

Kathy Pittenger summed up her first time by saying: "I really enjoyed it, everyone was really friendly and I laughed a lot! I will definitely do it again."

Dave Lange was a first-timer as well: "This was a draining experience!

I had to get pumped up for it. My initial reaction was one of apprehension, but I,would definitely do it again."

Steve Schalow was deeply moved by his first time giving: "You realize where all this blood is going ... 90% of it is going to the movies. When someone gets shot -I mean SPLAT!!!

I thought I would faint, because there was blood everywhere! But seriously, it's an intensely gratifying experience knowing my blood will be seen in 'Die Hard II.'" John Keibel was one of many students helping out with the drive.

He summed up his views on volunteer help: "I enjoyed working, it was a lot of fun! If a person cannot give blood, they should try working.

We had a goal of 140 units and we came up with 138, which was pretty good. A number of people were. deferred, but they helped to contribute to a great turnout! I enjoy the chance to help fellow man, it's a great feeling!"

Most importantly, this would not have been possible without the terrific students who came to give blood, but you have to admit, the snacks were mighty good after It was all through!

Thank you to everyonel

Calendar of Events Mark Hassele Staff Writer March

1

The month starts out with a bang! A bang from band and their second semester concert.

March

2

Midterm Vacation begins after the last class. From south of the border to the northern United States, that's where we'll be!

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On this Monday, we will find ourselves from New Ulm to classrooms around the Synod to our own houses, as Early Field Experience Week begins.

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It's back to the grindstone and New Ulm as classes resume,

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Dr. Martin Luther College STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE - Fourth Quarter, 1989-90 March 5 - May 9

ST. PAUL'S, NEW ULM Students Laurel Kander Todd Dahlke John Keibel

Lisa Schmaltz Judith Palmquist GuyWoHf

Supervisor Prof. Paap Prof. Klockziem Prof. Stoltz

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1-2 5-6

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APPLETON AREA - Prof. Bauer, College Supervisor Student

1. Eggert, Jennifer 2. Ehlert, Bethany

3. Hassey, Susan 4. Henning, Ruth

5. Hidde, Mara Lisa 6. Kloehn, Renee

7. Lindemann, Jonathan 8. Lober, Matthew 9. Plath, Douglas ¡10. Ridge, Ruth

. 11. Schibbelhut, Kristina 12. Steffen, Colleen

13. Thomas, Margaret 14. Wessel, Claire

Location Manitowoc New London New London Neenah Manitowoc Neenah Manitowoc Manitowoc Appleton Shawano New London Menasha Shawano Appleton

Congregation Bethany Emanuel Emanuel Martin Luther Trinity Trinity Bethany TrinitY St. Paul Divine Savior Emanuel Bethel Divine Savior St. Paul

Principal F. Uttech E. Krause E. Krause W. Pekrul S. Lemke J. Groth F. Uttech S. Lemke K. Petermann D. Nelson E. Krause L. Collyard D. Nelson K. Petermann.

Supervisor Mr. Stellick Mrs. Boeck Mr. Fuerstenau Mrs. Kuether Miss Whaley Miss Wilsmann Mr. Uttech Mr. Lemke Mr. Petermann Mrs. Frisque Mrs. Gerndt Mr. Collyard Mr. Dobberpuhl Mr. Sonnenburg

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(continued from page 1) congregations, schools, teachers, Thank you to Pastors Guenther, and children involved in mission Hartman, and Tomhave, and all the work, he concluded the day with a others who helped us enjoy an slide presentation of Apacheland. We interesting and educational Mission received narration

by Pastor Fair 1990!

Guenther.

Students of DMLC had many (continued from page 2) opinions about the day. Bryan ,inclusive. They exclude nobody. They Schneck was most interested in the are directed to you, at you, for you _ Apache mission and said, "It was whether you are butcher, baker, very interesting to hear about a candlestick maker or doctor, lawyer, culture different from our own." On merchant, chief. the practicality of Mission Fair 1990, These pronouns also provide the Jean Kroening commented, "The motive for joining Venus and letting world mission presentation helped your light shine before men: ..... that me realize that social studies would they may see your good deeds and be an excellent subject to use to praise your Father in heaven." teach children about world miSSions."

According to its Catalog, Dr. Martin Kim Gartner also noted "how Luther College is an equal important it is to stress it in the opportunity campus. It is also an classroom '" getting the kids equal Opportunity campus in letting involved." Kim also commented on your light shine. Take advantage of learning just how great our mission the situation.

Adopt the motive. field in Africa really is. She said, "I Accept the challenge.

Join the club. never realized we have that many Clean your lenses.

Charge your members in Africa!" batteries. Plug in. In Jesus' Name.

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Angie Fischer Staff Writer Informative. Exciting. Interesting.

Valuable. Worthwhile. These are all words that give an excellent description of freshmen Early Field Experience (EFE) 1990, which was held on campus from March 12 through March 16. EFE 1990 was a week filled with workshops, teaching, learning, food and entertainment. A special week just for the freshmen.

So special that they even had teeshirts made: "EFE 1990 - The Guinea Pigs." Fitting, because this was experimental for everyone involved. This was the first time an EFE week had been held.

The two DMLC professors who put months of hard work into the planning and preparation of EFE were Mark Lenz and David Wendler. Their enthusiasm throughout the week was an important part of EFE. Both men expressed positive reactions about the week's success and its definite value.

Throughout the week, veteran teachers spoke to students on various subjects, such as lesson planning, evangelism and counseling.

These teachers shared their enthusiasm and answered the many questions which the freshmen asked.

Film strips offered insights into teaching and many discussions proved beneficial.

A major part of EFE week was "Reflective Teaching." A reflective teaching lesson is a short lesson that required freshmen to teach a

MILWAUKEE, WI particular content or skill to a small group of their classmates. After teaching the lesson, students tested their "class" to see how well they had learned the lesson and how satisfied they were with the teaching.

A portion of each day was spent preparing a lesson for Friday, when students from St. Paul's in New Ulm were brought by bus to the campus.

The freshmen wer:e allowed to choose a subject area which they wanted to teach. They then spent the week planning, discussing, and practicing their lessons.

Signs of nervousness could be seen in the freshmen when the buses from St. Paul's arrived. They began to enjoy themselves, however, once

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they began teaching, and the experience was a success.

The week also had its entertainment and lighter moments, much of which were provided by Dean Woldt and Tutor Unnasch.

Evening activities included a square dance, volleyball and basketball games, and" plenty to eat. .'

Reactions to 'EFE week were very positive, and freshmen expressed their thoughts and ideas on how to make the week even more valuable.

Many students commented that EFE~ had really helped them to decide if~ the teaching ministry was right for them.

The answer was overwhelmingly positive. EFE was a success.

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From the Editor Climbing Trees Ann M. Gurgel Assistant Editor "When I see birches bend to left and right I Across the lines of straighter darker trees, I I like to think some boy's been swinging them."

Robert Frost wrote some lovely things about climbing trees: "I'd like to get away from earth awhile I And then corne back to it and begin over ... One could do worse than be a swinger of birches."

On a poetical whim one day, I climbed a tree. It was a rather generic brown tree, haH dead actually, but with fresh spears poking out of the cracked, thick limbs. I stepped up to a branch just right for resting, and suddenly I was one with the tree. I wondered not on the world, for a tree is content to rest in one place for a long time. The change of seasons was my variety. I delighted in the green life which edged out from my fingers each spring, which flapped for fans in hot summer. My roots were deep, firmly planted in the earth. I felt secure and content. I smelled damp woodsy smells. A light wind tickled my stem. I was immovable and strong and the little ants below depended on me for shelter, though I couldn't see them.

When looking at life from a tree's solid trunk, many things lose their threatening appeal. With life piling up around us, sometimes it's nice to climb up out of the rubble and put everything in perspective. Twelve feet up, lesson plans get creative again and studying seems like a new game at which to play.

Christians should climb trees more often. From that vantage point, God's creation is visible and temptation is surmountable. Christians should see life as does a tree.

A man in jeans walked by at the end of my reveries, just in time to see a newly-turned twenty-one year-Old leaf detach herself from the much older parent trunk and climb down to the world. Every step was carefully placed, in reverenCe for the wise old tree who had taught me much. One could do worse ~ than be a climber of trees.

Spring: A New Beginning Harold Yotter Guest Writer Spring is a beautiful season, a new beginning in nature. Spring is the first choice of seasons for some and certainly enjoyed by many. Seldom does one hear complaint against a calm, sunny, spring day. Rather, a greeting such as, "Isn, this a gorgeous day?" becomes the norm. Green trees and multicolored flowers tend to improve people's attitude during spring.

Spring, part of a cycle of seasons, reminds us of the cycle of life. Spring, with its new life for plants, trees, lawns and crops, has its parallel with human life. The healthy young child with his unblemished skin, supple body and agile motion readily receives more attention and affection than the wrinkled elderly.

Just as the new plant matures and eventually dies, so also the child progresses through the natural cycles of life into adulthood and finally dies. Our bodily growth and deterioration remind us of Eccles. 3:1, 2.

Our spiritual life has its own form of spring without the deterioration typical of other seasons. Our spiritual life is uniseasonal - always spring, always fresh and growing as we absorb nutrients from God's love and mercy. As we walk by faith we have the real reason for viewing each day as calm and sunny. With such perspective we can most sincerely exclaim, "Isn't this a gorgeous day?"

Have a sunny spring!

Editor Amy Bergman Co-Editor Beckie Scharf Assistant Editor Ann Gurgel News Editor Karla Westra Feature Editor Lisa Piepenbrink Sports Editor Tammy Mielke Business and Circulation Manager Patti Bratz WRITERS Angie Fischer Beth Hannemann, Mark Hossele, Mark Knutson, Sara Mittelstaedt, Laura Schmidt, Beckie Sweetman, Pam Weiss, Heidi Westphal, Natalie Zimmerman LAY-OUT Beth Hannemann Mark Knutson, Jenny Schmeling CIRCULATION Joe Brickman Diane Conner, Susan Feldt, Mark Knutson, Johanna Lillo, Leah Mertens,Jenny Schmeling, Heidi Westphal PHOTOGRAPHY John Keibel

Mark Murphy

ADVISOR ....Professor Arlen Koestler For a subscription to The Messenger, send your name, address, and $2.00 to The Editor, DMLC, New Ulm, MN, 56073.

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Heidi Westphal Staff Writer

"I Want to Be a Teacher"

What is the most popular topic of conversation at DMLC these days?

EFE of course! Students all across the campus are declaring EFE the most beneficial program that DMLC has ever initiated.

Monday morning of EFE found most sophomores and juniors apprehensive about the week. Some maybe even wished they could just stay at home and enjoy five more days of Spring Break. Nervousness and doubts soon vanished as kids rushed into the room and the observing and teaching began.

From playing piano for devotion to presenting lessons to the class, many things were learned during EFE week that cannot be experienced in full at DMLC. Students quickly realized

what teaching was all about and then some. No matter what kind of things they experienced in the classroom, the majority returned to studies at DMLC thankful that they had had the opportunity to spend a week with kids.

There were many benefits of EFE. First of all it gave students a chance to work with children of all ages. This helped them in becoming more sure of what grades they want to work with for student teaching. Students were also able to experiment with their discipline skills and to begin to acquire their "teacher face." Watching the teacher also helped students to learn about teaching styles and to see what really works with kids. This helped to give students ideas about

what they want to do with their own classrooms someday. Most importantly, EFE gave confidence to the students in their teaching ability.

Many people realized that teaching is not as impossible as it may seem at first. Sue Tessmer commented, "I know I have a lot to learn yet (at DMLC), but through EFE I realized that the ability to teach is very attainable in the next two years." EFE convinced many people that God has given them the talents to serve Him through teaching His lambs in the classroom.

Yes, sophomores and juniors are declaring EFE a smashing success.

What is the most-heard sentence on campus these days? "I want to be a teacher!"

The Great Magicians Reappear!

Beckie Scharf Co-Editor During the past year I've noticed many vanishing seniors who reappear within several month'S time.

Who are these magicians and where are they disappearing to?

These missing persons aren't magicians at all, but rather, DMLC's student teachers. Their destinations are all different and each experience unique. Many of us are intrigued by this feat of their's, especially since we won't be able to accomplish it until we, too, are seniors. Let us then satisfy this intrigue and take a look at what several of these magicians have to say about their quarter away from campus.

Mark Renner: First Lutheran LaCrosse, WI (7 & 8) (favorite aspect) - "when a child suddenly understands what you are trying to teach."

Amy Bergman: Zum Kripplein Christi -Iron Ridge, WI (1-8) (words of wisdom) - "Do not worry.

Put your trust in the Lord. Enjoy yourself. Enjoy the children."

Bethel Kyckhahn: St. Matthew'sWinona, MN (6) (words of wisdom) - " ... a good teacher will spend the rest of his/her life learning."

Michele WHle: St. Mark'sGreen Bay, WI (2 & 3) (initial feelings) - "WOW - this is what I've been looking forward to since freshman year. I can't believe it."

Deanna Holsen: St. Paul'sLake Mills, WI (1 & 2) (humorous experience) - "having children stand four deep in front of my desk, and pulling my hair out as they all say, 'Miss Holsen' at the same time. I told them to sit down, and they did - on the floor in front of my desk!"

Jason Koester: St. Paul'sNew Ulm, MN (words of wisdom) - "Student teaching is meant to be a learning experience. If something goes wrong, don't get upset. Analyze what went wrong, learn from it, and use it to make you a better teacher."

Michele Flyegge: Mt. Calvary Kimberly, WI (4-6) (memorable moments) - "I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the parents and getting to know them through church and basketball games."

Nathan Raddatz: Mt. CalvaryLaCrosse, WI (6-8) (readiness) - "I'm ready. Bring them on!"

Kathy Radye: St. Peter's Helenville, WI (6-8, sometimes 5) (favorite aspect) - "Teaching is so fun! It was great to wake up every morning and not know what exciting adventures were ahead of me for that day. It really keeps you on your toes."

Lynette Miller: Mt. Calvary Kimberly, WI (1-3) (after several weeks) - "It teaches you to pray and rely on the Lord for help."

CoIlene Erdmann: St. Paul'sTomah, WI (1) (most beneficial) - "getting the sense of becoming involved in a congregation and on a faculty."

Michael Albrecht: St. Paul'sNew Ulm, MN (5-6) (favorite aspect) - "the fact that every day is different and brings its own set of challenges. It is hard to fall into a rut, because each day has such variety."

Cindy Tech"n: Immanuel Gibbon, MN (K-2) (after several weeks) - "After teaching for several weeks, I knew I had chosen the right career. By the end of the day I was very tired, there was much work to do, but the joy of teaching God's Word to little children cannot be matched."

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Sports Page A Shot at Nationals

Swing into Softball Natalie Zimmermann Sports Writer The crack of the bat has once more replaced the bounce of the ball on the gymnasium floor. The 1990 Lancer softball season started in full swing the day we returned from EFE week. The pitchers and catchers had been working on some pre-season activities with the coach from New Ulm Cathedral. But the team as a whole did not start working together until after spring vacation. This left very little time to start preparing for the regular season. The team is a young one. There is one senior Carnie Schwerin; two juniors Tammy Mielke and Natalie Zimmermann; five sophomores - Beth Ann Greco, Julie Keifenheim, Lynn Schultz, Ellen DeLoye, and Liz Schimmel; and seven freshmen Tonya Wolff, Tammy Marzinski, Renee Humann, Sandi Carter, Ginger Drake, Shayla Anders and Kristi Kobleske. However, what the team lacks i.n experience, it more than makes up for in attitude. The team ) has found some strong pitching . among the freshmen in Tonya Wolff ) and Tammy Marzinski. The outcome of the season is questionable. The one thing that is for sure is that the 1990 Lancer softball team is going to give it their best shot and have a little fun at the same time.

Tim Yotter Sports Writer Ho hum. Another spring, another baseball season starting and eventually gone with nothing more than a conference championship to shoot for.

Not this year - this is the 90's. For the first time, the DMLC faculty has approved a suggestion to let the Lancer baseball team go to nationals, should they meet the requirements.

To advance to the National Small College Tournament, the baseball team would have to win the conference and have a winning record or have every school above DMLC in the final conference standings decline an invitation.

"I think the kids would really like to do that [go to nationals]," said Coach Marv Meihack. "They will have an incentive. I think the kids would like to, because that would be fun."

The truth is, this could just be the year the Lancers have a shot at it.

What timing.

Fact: the Lancers have nine returning lettermen. Fact: the Lancers have experience at every position.

And, fact: the Lancers have a balanced team.

Of the 19 players out, four are seniors, six juniors, three sopho-

An Exciting Spring With the Two "T"s MarieHossele Staff Writer

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mores and six are freshmen.

Returning lettermen are second baseman/pitcher Rick Cody, shortstop Darrell Roecker, first baseman Kurt Steffen, centerfielder/pitcher Jeff Schoenherr, third baseman/catcher/pitcher Brad Schaper, third baseman Chris Olson, left fielder Mark Kaiser, catcher Justin Gregorius, second baseman/pitcher Tim Voigt, left fielder Dennis Sukow, and right fielder/pitcher Jim Buboltz.

Rounding out the Lancers' roster are Nate Veach, Tom Gray, Jeff Powers, Tim Votter, Craig Charron, Jamie Roecker, Dan Krueger and Andy Retzlaff.

Meihack cites St. Scholastica and Mt. Scenario as the two top teams to beat in the conference. Mt. Scenario won the conference title last year, and St. Scholastica took second.

"I think we have a good defense," Meihack said. "The infield and outfield, defensively, looks good. We have decent hitting.

"The whole key will come down to if our pitchers can throw enough strikes. If they can, I think we'll have some real interesting ball games."

The Lancers open the season April 3 at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato.

Springtime is here again. This means that track and tennis people are some of the most excited people on campus.

Men's tennis is starting to shape up. Professor Koestler is coaching once again and looking forward to another winning season. His returning players include Michael Albrecht, Jason Koester, Darin Stewart, Todd Hackbarth, Jon Pasbrig, and Chris Zamenski. Three freshmen constitute the new recruits. These are Greg Schibblehut, Dave Schroeder, and Mark Wittig. The first two spots have been determined, with Jon Pasbrig in

first, followed by Todd Hackbarth. The team-elected captain this year is Jason Koester.

Altogether, the men will play eleven matches. Each match will include six singles and three doubles.

On the other side of the court, we have the women's tennis team with Professor Dallmann at the helm.

They have thirteen players this year, which is a little larger than past years.

This year's members include Betty Adams, Michele Fluegge, Bethel Kuckhahn, Kathy Radue, Amy Rahmlow, Cindy Techlin, Lisa Lindholm, Denell Sievert, Linka Petersen, Kris Freiberg, Rebekah (continued to page 5)

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(continued from page 4) Haag, Pam Hanson, and Amy Jungemann. The women elected Amy Rahmlow as their team captain.

This year the women will play eight matches, with four of them being at home. Their schedule also includes three toumaments.

Track has also been getting started. Track, along with tennis, is looking forward to an exciting season.

They will run in six meets, one of which will be at home. On April 21, the DMLC Invitational will take place down at the Senior High here in New Ulm. Hopefully there will be four to six teams participating.

The track team's stiffest competition will be from Carleton, St. Thomas and Hamline.

Among this year's members are seniors Karen Lorenz and J. Radel, juniors Sarah Henderson, Becky Scharf, Carol Winter, and Amy Zenda, sophomores Dana Hartman, Hanna Lillo, Jenni Koepke, Kelly Paulsen, and freshmen Sarah Berg, Karen Cudworth, Kathy Gabert, Suzanta Rodriguez, and Kari Rosenberg.

Spring, a very exciting time of the year, will hopefully infiltrate these athletes, tennis and track alike, with the enthusiasm to reach their goals.

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Badminton Mania Natalie Zimmermann Sports Writer If one were to frequent the Lancer Memorial Union on any given school night you would find some fierce badminton action taking place in the gym. Badminton intramurals consist of singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The matches are played on six different courts set up in the gym.

This gives you an idea of all the birdies that are flying. Badminton has always been one of the favorite intrarnurals. I would fairly say that the popularity has not diminished as I poked my head in for a quick peek last Thursday night. So if you decide you need a study break, you know where the action is. Pop in and check it out. You'll be happy you did.

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Karla Westra News Editor On April 26 and 27, over 4000 children will wander from daylight on the DMLC campus to the eerie forest in the auditorium to experience the adventure of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the Black Forest"the 25th production of the DMLC Children's Theatre.

Before the cast and crew of "Snow White" can get to the forest, however, they have many long hours of practice and organization to survive.

Deanna Holsen and Jenny Schultz are directing the play, with Karrie Neubert and Lisa Vogel as coproducers.

Karis Westendorf, who plays the part of Snow White, says, "The cast is the funnest group of people that it possibly could be," and that, "it is an honor to be part of the 25th production of Children's Theatre."

Craig Kiecker is looking forward to leading the intermission activities.

Jeff Wiechmann, who plays the king, was asked how he felt about his first Children's Theatre production - "I'm looking forward to entertaining the over 4000 kids that are coming."

With the talented cast and crew it promises to be a great success, so head on over to the auditorium for an adventure in the Black Forest.

Show Them Love What is love? A word, a touch, a feeling so sublime?

A reason to stay, a reason to go, a singular moment in time.

The love they see and know and share is something strange to me.

No purpose is there, it comes and it goes, and sometimes it's hard to see.

Why do they hide, away, so far, just looking for a dream?

For something to stay, and not go away, some kind of security.

To me they are blind, so lost, and alone, if they could only know.

The love that is here, it's soft and it's true, the sureness which now I show.

What is this love, you ask me now, of which I am so bold, The love that fills my days, my nights, and shelters from the cold?

Funny to me, your curious eyes, as if you didn't know the way.

I'll tell you now, as sure as I live, today and every day.

This Love is perfect, patient and true, it has no memory of wrong.

No interest in seH,no anger, no pride, its lasting persistence is long.

Not evil, but truth, no rudeness or boasts, no desire for what's not its own.

Above, it resides, within us it hides, protecting and trusting with hope.

You see it now, before your eyes, it hangs upon the tree.

This love never fails, or dies, or fades, it's there for you and me.

Now is there a tear, that wells in your eye, remembering those who don't see?

This Love that we have, so rich and so sure, not only for you and for me.

Let them see, with all your life, what God send from above.

Show them joy, and show them care.

You have it, show them Love.

Katie Brandt

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Excursions 1990: Where Did They Go? Ann M. Gurgel Assistant Editor EFE and TCW spelled new experiences for many DMLC students over Spring Break. Some chose to broaden their horizons even further in the way that only travel can. This month's "From Coast to Coast" focuses on Excursions 1990-Where Did They Go? Katie Brandt spent her break visiting a friend who attends Taylor University. Although she only went as far as Indiana, she "came back with a hunk of history."

Her friend, AI, spent a month evangelizing with a small group of students from Taylor, and they happened to be in the right place at the right time. AI was in the newspaper with his picture in front of the Berlin Wall. He brought back a piece for Katie - "a flat white side, once part of the Eastern side which shut people off from the rest of the world. It is a wonderful thing to see the wall come down, especially for purposes of spreading God's · Kingdom. Though it looks like a ·simple piece of cement, it represents • a great historical happening and will be a neat thing to share with the classes I teach in the future."

While Katie was obtaining a piece of The Wall, Professor and Mrs. Morton Schroeder were climbing walls of their own. This spring break they realized a "dream we had nurtured for a long time: to visit the Soviet Union and to walk on Red Square and penetrate what had been for us for a long time the ilT1J8netrablewalls of the Kremlin."

Eleven days, "filled with novelty and excitement," took them from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Chicago to Stockholm, Sweden to Helsinki, Finland, and then to Leningrad and Moscow, USSR. "Travel by Aeroflot, the Russian national airline, is - to phrase the matter generously - unique. Boarding is done in open air - regardless of the weather.

In theory, seats are assigned. In practice, people sit

where they will. Hammock-like rope bins substitute for closed overhead cases for hand luggage storage. No cabin attendants cater to your wants.

"According to our guide, we stayed in one of the two best hotels both in Leningrad and Moscow. They are operated by Intourist, the official Soviet tourist agency. The rooms are smaller than American counterparts, but we found them clean and livable.

Toiletries found in most western hotels were absent, but towels were plentiful. Hand soap was unwrapped, coarse, and aromaless.

"Food was a major dlsappolntment. Cabbage was a prominent part of almost every dinner (served at noon) and lunch (served in the evening). It was served in every color and flavor imaginable: red, white, offwhite, pink, yellow and sweet, sour, and sweet-sour. Meats and seafood were threatening in their texture, consistency, color, and flavor. Soups, served as the second course, were tasty. Bread and butter were plentiful and good. Desserts, except for ice cream, were plain and uninteresting.

We were served practically no fruit or fruit juice.

"Highlights of our stay in Leningrad included a tour of the city, and even the drab, wintry days did not rob the town of its inherent, Venice-like beauty. A folk dance festival staged by a talented group from the Ukraine, a concert by the Leningrad Symphony Orchestra accompanied by a White Russian choir, a visit to the Hermitage, that most splendid of Leningrad art museums, and a visit to one of Peter the Great's summer palaces on the Gulf of Finland satisfied our appetite for the new and the novel.

"Moscow is Simply too big to be digested in a several-hours' bus tour.

We came away from that experience with the distinct impression we had been fed too much too fast: architecture, history, geography, sociology, manners and mores and customs. Prospects, those grand promenades which we call avenues,

took on a brand new life for us.

Several visits to Red Square at different times of night and day enabled us to appreciate it and its importance to Russia and the Russian people, and a guided tour through the Kremlin put it in its proper place in our minds' eyes. Our visit to the Bolshoi Theater and the superb ballet performance we saw remain unforgettable. And then there is the Moscow Circus, a grand spectacle performed by means of moveable stages on ground, ice, water, and in the air. Seeing a huge polar bear do a routine on ice skates is simultaneously funny and awesome.

"Our most memorable moments were spent when we, on our own time, mixed with the Russian people.

Although language was an almost insurmountable barrier, we were, through signs and gestures, able to communicate with the natives on a baste level. This enabled us to take some personal pictures and gave us a vivid. cross section of life as it's lived by the average person: adults queuing in store after store after store to buy life's necessities, people of all ages eating ice cream cones or bars, teen-agers sitting on a park bench, policemen guarding the virtue of the village, soldiers - very young men, some almost boys untouched by razor - milling about and wondering what to do next, mothers trying to buy toys in the toy store that had few toys, a little child laughing at her colorful balloons, couples wandering in and out of the furniture store that had little or no furniture. And nobody stopping to pay homage to the great statue of Lenin that dominated the nearby square.

"The Soviet Union is a massive country. It spans 16 or 17 time zones, and the sun literally never sets on it.

Visiting two cities in one of the republics for a little more than a week gave us merely a brief, fleeting glance of life as the Russians live it but a glance which enriched us and makes us grateful we live in the United States of America."

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Laura Schmidt Staff Writer

Wait Until Dark - "The Best" But it was challengiog to put on r Since Ann had

A woman's screams of terror echo in the darkness. Every once in a while someone will scream with her.

In the distance, a small child cries in fright as his mother tries to comfort him with the reassurance that it is all pretend.

This is. just a taste of what the audltorkrn on the DMLC campus was like the weekend of February 23rd through the 25th. With many months, long hours, headaches, and tensions behind them, members of the play, "Wait Until Dark", performed in what has been called "one of the best plays ever put on by the DMLC Drama Club: And what is it like to be the director ot such a successful play? Katie Brandt, a junior, knows the feeling.

"This year everything ran the way it was supposed to. The cast was very close. Academics here are intense it takes a lot for people to put out for a play like this. It was great!" Katie also has special thanks for everyone who put in long, hectic hours on the staging. "They're the best. Chris Avery is especially talented. On the outside, the staging looked Simple, but he did so much and put in many, many long hours."

Ann Gurgel had the lead role as Susy, a woman who was blind due to an accident. In regard to her feelings of the play, she said it was "an unforgettable experience" and "very

the most difficult part (and the most lines' to memorize), she was constantly needing a lot of support and encouragement from the rest of the cast. They gave her both. "Everyone was so patient and helpful for me. Thank you to everyone: Katie and the entire cast.I miss you all."

not only the cast who were given such memories. The audience was also affected by the play. Professor Paulsen was very impressed. "It was an excellent play, set, and well performed. The special effects and stunt work were good. My wife and I were very happy that we attended that play." Arid an

Chris Zamenski had the role of Susy's husband, Sam. He recalls his most memorable moment from one of the many practices. Ann was wearing a blindfold to help her master the blindness. In one scene she was to give him a kiss - and missed. To you, Susy, from Sam, "Honey, that was my nose!"

anonymous sophomore said it was, "very impressive. The most drarnatlc.. realistic play I've seen. Ann did a very â&#x20AC;˘ good job and was very convincing in â&#x20AC;˘ her blindness."

Congratulations to the entire cast of "Wait Until Dark." The words of your director say it all - it was "the best!"

Presenting the Print Shop Mark Knutson Staff Writer Did you ever wonder where all the neat brochures, flyers, and announcements for all the events on campus come from? The answer is the Print Shop, located in the basement of Old Main. Aside from announcements, the Print Shop even does textbooks for a number of classes, in fact, they print just about everything except the school catalog.

This efficient little operation is managed by Lester Ring. Ring started teaching grade school in Bay

City, MI, before teaching at Fox Valley Lutheran. While at FVL, he taught math and printing, which gave him a good background for starting the Print Shop. After 21 years, the shop is still going strong. Currently, the business employs two full time and two part time workers.

Now what does the Print Shop offer students besides huge textbooks? Well now, let's say you have a tremendous report to give complete with visual aids and the works! You need copies of your awe-

'some outline to hold everyone's atttention in the palm of your hand. If you take a walk over to the Print Shop, fill out a form, get your instructor's Signature, you'll be all set to get any number of copies run off free of charge. Students can also have photographs worked into outlines or other writings they want made into copies. So the next time you have a large presentation due, or you're glancing at the latest handout for a tremendous organ recital - think of the Print Shop.

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•• Dr. Martin Luther College STUDENT TEACHING SCHEDULE - Fourth Quarter, 1989-90 March 5 - May 9 WATERTOWN AREA - Prof. laGrow, College Supervisor

Student 1. Bame, Kristin 2. Behnke,Amy 3. Drumm, Carol 4. Hillmann, Christine 5. Indermuehle, Donna 6. Kirby, Karen 7. Larsen, Kim 8. Marnach, Betty 9. Meihak, Michelle 10. Pappenfuss, Andrew 11. Romain, Ann 12. Schroer, Paul 13. Tank, Kathryn 14. Zunker, Kristine

Location Waterloo Columbus Waterloo Watertown Fond du Lac Watertown Beaver Dam FonCIdu Lac Beaver Dam Fond du Lac Iron Ridge Fonddu Lac Iron Ridge Columbus

Congregation St. John Zion St. John St. John St. Peter St. Mark St. Stephen Faith St. Stephen Redeemer St. Matthew Faith St. Matthew Zion

Principal M. Buch J.Buege M. Buch A.BolI E. Schroeder O.Dom A. Voigt G. Thiesfeldt A. Voigt D. Nell D. Klitzke G. Thiesfeldt D_Klitzke J.Buege

Supervisor Mr. Mateske Mrs. Marks Mrs. Krueger Miss Ruege Mrs. Schroeder Miss Solofra Mrs. Brace Mrs. Lauber Mr. Fenner Mr. Nell Mrs. Wendorff Mr. Thiesfeldt Miss Kuehl Mr. Bakken

Grade 5·6 1-2 2-3 3 2 4 1 1-2

8 7-8 4-5

7-8 K,2-3 3-4

Japan Mission Update Lisa Piepenbrink Feature Editor

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Recently it has come to my attention that my previous article on Paul Keirn and the mission to Japan contained several errors. In order to precisely inform all who read our Messenger, I would like to correct my mistakes.

As you probably remember, Paul Keirn served the Lord two years in

Tsuchiura, Japan, as a teacher for the children of the missionaries living in Tsuchiura.

His living quarters contained a twin-sized bed and a kitchen table with chairs. The Japanese style of low tables with pillows was not something the missionaries used for the teacher called there. American food seems to have become a more common item in Japan, so Paul's diet did consist mainly of the same things you and I eat here in America. Of course it wasn't highly unusual or out of place for a Japanese dish to be served occasionally.

As for the geography of the area Paul resided in, it was considered a part of the country, since it was a smaller city of only 125,000 people.

The countryside surrounding the city was mountainous and beautiful as is most of Japan. Usually we only hear about the large, crowded cities like Tokyo.

There were many different modes of transportation available in Japan.

The train provided a means to reach Tokyo for banking and major shopping, but as for groceries, they were easily accessible by walking, biking, or car.

Concerning our missions in Japan,

the WELS has several churches established in various cities. Paul served only the one mlsslon which was located in Tsuchiura. There were five children which he had the privilege to teach. The Sunday service was a Japanese replica of ours, but the time for fellowship was considerably longer. This was due to the fact that Sunday seemed to be the only opportunity most of these people had to converse and be with fellow Christians. Therefore, they made the most of a gathering of those of their same faith. Church was a very special time for the members and this was shown by their eagerness to come together and stay together.

To have the opportunity to serve the Lord through a mission call is truly a challenge and also a blessing.

We must all remember those called ones by God who are diligently spreading the Word across foreign lands. They have a great feat to accomplish with which the Lord and our prayers help them. Let us never forget the missionaries and teachers everywhere who are called by God to serve and carry out His purpose throughout the world. May God be with them always.

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Schroeder and Bartel Retire Ann M. Gurgel Assistant Editor As the 1989-90 school year reaches its conclusion, students start packing for home, summer and vacation. But for two members of our campus family, 1989-90 marks the end of fruitful teaching careers. This year Professors Frederick Bartel and Morton Schroeder will retire after serving 40 and 49 years respectively in the teaching ministry. Recently Professors Bartel and Schroeder answered questions concerning their preparation for teaching, their pedagogical careers and their plans for retirement.

Professor Bartel received his bachelor's degree from Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois, and master's from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1950, he was asslqned to Trinity

Lutheran School, Kaukauna, Wisconsin, where he served as principal and director of music, while teaching grades 7-8. His other calls kept him in Wisconsin as well. From 1956-1978, he taught at Garden Homes Lutheran School, Milwaukee; Madison Lutheran School, Madison; Mt. Olive Lutheran School, Milwaukee; First Immanuel Lutheran School, Cedarburg and Siloah Lutheran School, Milwaukee. 1978 brought Professor Bartel to New Ulm to serve as a member of DMLC's music department.

Other positions Professor Bartel has held during his ministry include chairman of the Milwaukee Principals Conference's Music Committee (1960-1963), secretary of the Institutional Mission Board in Milwaukee (1958-1962), secretary of Wisconsin Lutheran Teachers

Professors Frederick Bartel and Morton Schroeder.

Conference (1970-1972) and a member of the Focus on Worship Committee (1973-1978).

Professor Bartel has a busy retirement planned. He would like to "be a volunteer for various mission programs in the Twin Cities, attend church music seminars - the first one in New Hampshire in September," and "wander about in the Green Mountains surrounding my_ daughter's home in Vermont." He and his wife are also planning many trips to visit family in Illinois, Kansas. and Wiscon-sin. He will also serve as organist at the new Salem Lutheran Church, Woodbury, Minnesota, where plans for the installation of a mechanical action organ are underway.

Of advice for future teachers, Professor Bartel has an abundance: "Yours is a God-given responsibility to train up the child in the way he should go, in all you say and do constantly reflect God's love and mercy to sinful man, be diligent and well prepared, be enthusiastic, be filled with genuine concern and love for all of your children, be patient, be fair, have a sense of humor, you must decrease and He must increase, pray for help and guidance."

His 40 years in the ministry have been "filled with precious memories," but his favorite teaching levels which he enjoyed "equally well" were School Music Methods to Juniors and Seniors and grades 7-8.

Professor Morton Schroeder graduated from DMLC in 1941 with a three year diploma. He continued his education at Concordia Teachers (continued to page 7)

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From the Editor Changes Amy Bergman Editor Last September I wrote of changes. I told you that The Messenger would be experiencing many changes during this school year. We would experiment with changes in staff, topics and format. We would try to make The Messenger, your newspaper, the best possible newspaper that it can be.

We made changes. We tried a new staff and used guest writers, including professors of DMLC. We left behind the large newsprint for a smaller, white format. And now, this final issue of the 1989/1990 school year has been formatted on computer - no more cutting and pasting and hours spent leaning over the light tables lining up the articles.

I and the rest of the graduating seniors are also experiencing changes. We made it through student teaching. We will be receiving calls. We will be graduating. We will be starting new lives. But we will also remain the same, for nothing really changes.

The Messenger will also remain the same. Even though !t may look much different than it did a year ago, it is still The Messenger and will remain so. I will leave, but as much as I like to think I am needed and necessary, ~ Messenger will be back next year. I would like to intro-duce to you the editorial staff of the 1990/1991 school year: Editors Rebecca Scharf and Ann Gurgel, News Editor Karla Westra, Feature Editor Lisa Piepenbrir.~, Sports Editor Mark . Knutson, and Business and Circulation Manager Patti Bratz.

Finally, I would like to say that I have enjoyed my four years on the staff of The Messenger and will miss the work and fun. I also wish God's blessings to - the staff of next school year. And remember, changes always come, but we can be assured that one thing will remain. God is always with us and always cares for us and always loves us. In God's hands, nothing really changes at all.

Editor Amy Beigman Co-Editor Beckie Scharf Assistant Editor Ann Gurgel News Editor Karla Westra Feature Editor Lisa Piepenbrink Business and Circulation Manager Patti Bratz WRITERS Angie Fischer Beth Hannemann, Mark Hossele, Mark Knutson, Sara Mittelstaedt, Laura Schmidt, Beckie Sweetman, Heidi Westphal, Natalie Zimmerman CIRCULATION Joe Erickrnan Diane Conner, Susan Feldt, Mark Knutson, Johanna Lillo, Leah Mertens,Jenny Schmeling, Heidi Westphal PHOTOGRAPHY John Keibel

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ADVISOR ....Professor Arlen Koestler For a subscription to The Messenger, send your name, address, and $2.00 to The Editor, DMLC, New Ulm, MN,

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Unexpected Gifts Martin Sponholz Guest Writer We believe, confess, and teach that Jesus Christ died for us and rose again to take us to Him at our death. That indeed is a most special and privileged gift to receive. A surprise is that with this gift of eternal life comes a wealth of blessingsfor us here and now.

That our Lord has created all things and that He had a definite reason for doing so are causes taken for granted by every Christian in every walk of life.

These causes, highlighted by the Christian teacher, are what make science and math classes so different in Christian education. And so much richer.

Christian trust in created order permitted Robert Grosseteste and Roger Bacon to formulate inductive reasoning, mathematical prediction, and laboratory demonstration as the foundations to the scientific revolution as early as A.D. 1200. If God created order, then indeed a few observations

could lead to the discovery of great generaltruths in nature.

There had to be a reason lungs were placed so close to the heart. God surely would not create useless backwardfacing valves in veins. These trusted true assumptions, as fruits of Christian faith, led William Harvey in the seventeenth century to show us blood circulation with the heart as a pump.

Robert Boyle, an advocate for the study of our Lord's purposesfor natural things, could abandon fire as an element because elements must function as God's building blocks of the compoundsand not destroy.

Tragically for our time, Isaac Newton, while feeling trapped in religious turmoil in England, became a traitor to the teaching that God has an active role in the naturalworld when he refused in public writings to hypothesize how the planets began to move. With Newton'sexample,the vast majority of scientific journals today

refrain as a matter of policy from publishing any scientific material which gives even a hint of God's role in nature. In this sense, Newton has done more for evolution than Darwin ever did.

It will be a Christian who will invent a new science that will not operate at random. Instead he or she will propose a science that will explain naturewith a directed purpose. It will be a Christian teacher who will have instilled in the heart of that scientist at a very young age that God has a purpose for everything.

Albert Einstein, using thoughts traced to his early parochial Christian education, insisted during his later career after he revolutionized science that "God does not play dice: The Gospel writer said it better: "Even the wind and sea obey Him." Teaching about this great gift of created order is what makes teaching so different and special for us.

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A Fun-Filled Friday Finale Lisa Piepenbrink Feature Editor Well, it's almost that time of year when friends utter a tearful goodbye to one another while happily being welcomed home by family. The climactic moment almost always is signified by the final concert called May Night. All come together on this last day of the school year and gather round to hear beautiful melodies floating by. Here, there, and every-where is evidence of the hard work and talent of young students and their equally gifted professors. A feeling of triumph flows through the performers as the feat of another year is accomplished and the end is seen. All has gone well and by the beautiful, joyous singing and playing heard, the audience also understands.

For this Friday the 18th finale, a very appropriate theme has been chosen: The Melting Pot. Various

songs are to be sung with just as many different composers serving as their authors. However, they are all brought together with a fun time being the basis for each one. The vast variety includes such hits as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," a barbershop medley, "Chattanooga Choo-Choo," and "Deep Within the Forest." Many of these songs, which are sung by the individual choirs, are accompanied by some sort of entertaining actions. Even the faculty is involved in one of these. Never a dull moment found on this campus!

The Handbell Choir shall also have a part in beautifying this evening with songs such as the beloved "Edelweiss" and "Shenandoah." And of course, let us not forget the band. The "Russian Sailor's Dance" might have people jumping from their seats to do the vigorous Russian dance. It is one exciting piece. Also included in the

Concert Band's program are the "Procession of Nobles," the famous "Copland Tribute," and the thoughtprovoking "Nimrod" piece. All should be equally entertaining.

Throughout the evening all choirs - and sometimes even the band will come together to delight the audience in mass singing. This type of enter-tainment has always proved to be quite a thrill. Such numbers include "Oklahoma, "Song of my Land," and a tribute to Irving Berlin accompanied by a jazz combo.

Now can you find one single selection that doesn't jump out and say "FUN?" What an evening! So be sure to attend this fun-filled Friday finale on May 18th. It's going to be exciting, so invite everyone from the highways and byways to join in and hear what a great time they would otherwise be missing. Come one, come all, to the musical ending of one terrific year.

Future Teachers Play for Kids Laura Schmidt Staff Writer Future teachers, current teachers, and children of all ages. What ~sthe significance of this combination? Two days of fun, laughter, and excitement on the DMLC campus.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning, April 26, the Children's Theatre was in the spotlight. For two days children from New Ulm and surrounding towns came to DMLC for a few hours of entertainment.

Even though "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest" was put on solely for the children, adults were equally impressed. One mother commented that "this is such an exciting day for all of us. I don't think you will ever know how much we appreciate all the effort you put into this for our kids."

The actors were also excited about the experience of participating in this year's production. Although sophomore Wendy Gurgel has been in plays and musicals in the past, this was her first experience with Children's Theatre.

Wendy's character, Weepy, one of the dwarfs,

was wellthe children. ¡¡n IS fun to make people laugh and to hear the reactions of the children. Being a part of Children's Theatre built up a lot of excitement for teaching. I will definitely do it again!"

Beckie Scharf, also a sophomore, had the role of Hoot, guardian of the Black Forest. This was also Beckie's first year in Children's Theatre. She said, "It was incredible. I didn't realize how much fun this would be.

The children were very responsive and that is a neat feeling,"

And, of course, there was a lot of work behind the scenes that made the playa success. Both Beckie and Wendy commented on "the incredible directors, sets, lighting, costumes and make-up. They worked so hard and were such a big part of this play."

Children's Theatre was definitely a success for another year. Special thanks to everyone who worked on this play from all of us: children, teachers, parents, and DMLC students. It was an excellent way to end the month of April.

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Sports Page Winning Isn't Everything Natalie Zimmermann Sports Writer Undoubtedly, it would be nice if the Lancer softball team could switch their win-loss record around. The softball team has been taking it on the chin this season, but to cite an overused cliche, winning isn't everything. Coach Leopold reflected on the season up to this point. Her first words summed up the situation, "This season has been very trying at times." However, she went on to comment on the vast improvements that have been made this season and the marvelous attitude of the team members. Coach has been impressed with the young pitchers and their willingness to work hard.

At this point in the season, Coach Leopold hoped to be doing better in .conference than they are, but the conference tournament is wide open.

The Lancers have played some ,tough teams very competitively. The girls have been learning from their mistakes and avoided repeating them.

Coach's most memorable moment came against Pillsbury College

during the first half of a doubleheader. The Lancers lagged behind by quite a few runs early in the game. But they battled their way back, took the lead, and held on to the win. Another hair-raiser took place once again in the first game of a double-header against Concordia St. Paul. The Lancers went into the bottom of the seventh inning with the score being 0-0. Concordia got runners on base, due to a few costly

Lancer errors. Concordia then scored a run using a suicide squeeze to give them the win.

The Lancer softball team has reinvented the meaning of the term "building season." They are gaining experience and knowledge. Big things can be expected from these ladies hopefully toward the end of the season, and definitely in years to come.

And she SWings!

Track and Tennis Come to a Close Mark Hassele Staff Writer As the year comes to a close, so do the athletic seasons. For the tennis and track teams that means just a couple of more opportunities to compete.

Both the women's and the men's tennis teams have done fairly. The men have a record of 4 wins and 5 losses. The wins were against Rochester, Austin, Bethany, and Con-cordia St. Paul. They will participate in a national meet here at DMLC, along with a conference match.

Undefeated Jason Koester leads the men. Mike Albrecht is the next closest, with Darin Stewart, Dave Schroeder, and Jon Pasbrig close behind him. As for doubles, Jason Koester and Greg Schibblehut have a 7 and 2 record.

The women have a record of 3 and 3. They, like the men, should win the last two meets. They have already won against Bethany, Rochester, and Concordia SI. Paul.

Denell Seifert is undefeated for the women. Amy Rahmlow and Cindy Techlin are also having very respectable seasons.

Coach Gronholz has a track team to be very proud of this year. They have participated in four meets. One of them was non-scoring, but they placed very highly in the other three.

They started the year with the Hamline Snowball Open. Tnis was the non-scoring meet. To get the year off to a good start, the 1600M relay team came within tenths of a second to beating the school record. The record stands at 4.13 seconds, and they scored at 4.14 seconds. The team consists of Carol Winter, Sara

Henderson, Kari Rosenberg, and Karen Lawrenz.

Running at home, the team won the DMLC Invitational. Sarah Berg reached a second place in the 100M dash. Traveling to U.W. River Falls, our team placed fourth out of eight.

Jennifer Koepke jumped well here and placed third, while Sara Henderson was first at the 400M hurdles. At the long jump pit, Carol Winter jumped a 15.6 feet.

Finally, at U.M. Waseca, the women placed second out of eight.

Sarah Berg, Kelly Paulsen, and Karen Cudworth placed in the 100M dash. Karen Lawrenz was first in the 800 with a time of 2.24.

All of the statistics for these three teams may not mean much to some.

But add them all together, and we get a great season for all.

Congratulations!

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Splits and Sweeps Tim Yotter Sports Writer

DMLC baseball coach Marv Meihack has a theory: Split on the road; sweep at home. That theory hasn't exactly fallen into place. Then again, neither have a lot of things for the Lancers so far this season.

What was hoped to be a strong hitting team, managed just seven hits in two games against Bethany Lutheran College. Needless to say, three hits, or even four hits didn't win those two games. DMLC dropped both games 14-1 and 3-2.

It didn't appear to get any better after dropping an Upper Midwest Athletic Conference and home opener to Pillsbury 7-3. The Lancers mustered up just two hits. But the second game produced 12 runs on seven hits and a 12-7 win. A split at home, instead of on the road, gave DMLC its first win of the season.

DMLC's second conference series against Northwestern of Roseville provided a chilling 3-2 loss in 30degree weather. Again, the Lancers could only come up with two hits. In their second game with Northwestern, the Lancers came up with five hits, but committed eight errors in a 9-0 loss.

DMLC upped its conference record to 2-4 with a split at St.

Scholastica. The first game produced a 3-2 win as Chris Olson gave up just three hits in seven innings. Although the Lancers came up with seven hits in the second game, they dropped a 4-2 decision. Jim Buboltz led DMLC, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and Jamie Roecker was 2-for-3 and scored a run.

Mt. Senario swept DMLC 5-3 and 3-2. Tim Voigt led the Lancers with his 2-for-3 performance with an RBI and a double. Sophomore Dennis Sukow gave up five runs on six hits, but all five were scored in the first inning, three off a home run. In the second game, DMlC managed two

runs on three hits, but came up short when St. Scholastica scored its third run in the bottom of the eighth inning to end the game.

Voigt was 1-for-2 and Kurt Steffen and Nate Veach were each 1-for-1 in the Lancers' first game with Concordia of St. Paul, but lost 12-0 in five innings. DMLC also dropped the second game 11-6. Darrel Roecker was 2-for-4 to lead the Lancers.

Although DMLC has managed two splits, it hasn't been able to come up with any sweeps and ends the first round of conference games with a 28 conference record, 2-10 overall.

Hey, batter, batter, batter ... Swing!

Bulldogs and the Gospel Becky Sweetman Staff Writer

Vicious dogs. Tea and cookies.

Paperwork. Blisters. Sightseeing.

Sharingthe Gospel.

What do all of these things have in common? These are just some of the wonderful things twelve DMLC students experienced in March. Three groups of four students each participated in the Synod Canvas Witnessing program. This is a program in which students from the Synodical colleges can volunteer to spend a week of their spring vacation in a congregation witnessing from door-todoor. This year DMLC sent out three teams: one to Owassa, Oklahoma, one to Fayettville,Arkansas, and one down to Texas.

"I remember a lot of dogs," laughed Kristi Wohlers, a member of the team

who went to Oklahoma.Kristi recollects hitting a whole neigh-borhood pasted with "beware of dog" signs.

"Sometimes we would just go in anyway. There was a German shepherd who was just laying in his dog house panting. He didn't bother us at all." Another time Kristi risked life and limb placinga pamphleton a fence with a hungry bulldog on the other side.

"I was afraid I was going to lose my fingers."

The purpose of the teams is to share the Gospel and their faith with those they come into contact with.

They work very closely with the local pastor and do loads of paperwork.

They must tally up surveys and keep records of everyone they contact.

These records are vital. Later the pastor will refer to them in making a decision to conduct a follow-up visit.

The students learn a great deal about expressingtheir faith.

"You really begin to realize how many people are out there who haven't been reached. In five minutes sometimes you have to explain what our church believes. It's a learning experience and really makes you think."

We pray that the efforts of these groups will be rewarded, not as the world would think of rewards, but in bringing others to the fold. We know God's word never returns empty.Let us pray for more workers in this important field.

Vicious dogs. Tea and cookies.

Paperwork. Blisters. Sightseeing.

Sharing the Gospel. Strengthening of faith. Love.

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May 1990

Ring to the Lord Heidi Westphal Staff Writer Praise Him with the harp and lyre ... and handbells? Does the Bible ever mention handbells? As Prof.

Mark Lenz led 300 handbell ringers in devotion at the opening of the 1990 WELS Handbell Festival held here at DMLC April 20-22, he pointed out to the musicians that God never once mentioned in His Word that we should play handbells to worship Him. Of course, that does not mean that God's people should refrain from using handbells to praise the risen Lord.

The handbell choirs did indeed praise Him. Choirs ranging from 2-5 octaves of bells travelled from churches, grade schools, and colleges in South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The ringers arrived

on the DMLC campus Friday night and Saturday morning, and the festivities officially got under way at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The handbell players faithfully practiced hour after hour under the guidance of various directors of the individual choirs.

Patience and dedication were important as the weather outside turned into the first beautiful day of spring.

Inside though, the peals of praise to the Savior was as beautiful as the weather outside.

The ringers were given a break from their practicing in the afternoon.

During this time they had an opportunity to hear Prof. Luedtke give a mini-recital at the Glockenspiel downtown. Each choir also took some time to make a banner displaying this year's festival's theme.

The final concert was held Sunday

afternoon at 1:30. A crowd of over 500 people filled the warm gym to hear the bells. The choirs were placed into either the Laudate, Jubilate, or Exaltate choirs, depending on the number of octaves of bells they played. These groups all played several pieces together.

DMLC's travelling choir and WLC also played a number together.

Profs. Wagner and Tjernagel directed pieces which were rung by all 300 handbell players, producing a glorious sound. A brass choir composed of DMLC students joined the handbells and closed the concert with "A Mighty Fortress."

The 1990 WELS Handbell Festival was definitely a weekend of beautiful praises to the Lord. Praise the Lord with handbells!

Aequalis Alive!

Amy Belgman

Editor A live and very alive concert was presented on this campus on the evening of April 7 by a contemporary chamber ensemble by the name of Aequalis.

It consists of three extremely talented musicians. Fred Bronstein is an expressive pianist, who played continually mouthing instructions to his fingers. Elizabeth Mohr played the cello, her hands appearing as spiders trembling on the delicate web of the strings of her cello. Michael Parola is a wild-eyed, intense percussionist, the proverbial drummer of a different beat. Together they amazed and delighted the audience with a sound the halls of DMLC have never heard.

The first piece, "Nr. 9 Zyklus for Solo Percussion," was written in 1958 by Karlheinz Stockhausen. This piece required a ring of percussion instru-ments around Parola. During the piece, he moved counterclockwise around the circle, highlighting each instrument in turn.

It is interesting that the score of this avant garde work can be played from

beginning to end, middle to middle, end to beginning, or even upside down, because of its symmetry.

After approximately eight minutes of moving the percussion instruments, we were ready for "Bending the Light," written in 1989 by Marjorie Merryman. It featured the cello with piano and percussion in a light, jazzy and intense three movements.

Bronstein explained the title of this work by stating that it is written with a small amount of music out of which the entire piece is generated, as light becomes a rainbow when it passes through a prism.

The newest work, "Trio in Memoriam," written also in 1989 by Rand Steiger, was surprising in that it had tonal resolution, ending in a major chord. Parola commented that he and Bronstein are similar in that they had been conducting the same Steiger pieces at the same times in their careers, and that they both like to watch professional wrestling.

Mohr introduced "Sonata for Cello and Piano," written by Miriam Gideon in 1967. Gideon is a pioneer of women composers, and at 84 years

is still composing. This piece shows how Gideon feels about music. It is expressive and romantic in style and gesture, stormy and tempestuous, yet slow and stately. The most moving aspect of this work is a "dialogue" between the cello and piano.

The final work of the evening was written by Chinary Ung in 1987 and is entitled "Spiral." Ung is a Cambodian-American who is interested in keeping the Cambodian culture alive in America. This piece is a personal statement of his love for Cambodia and its culture. "Spiral" is an interest-ing meshing of Eastern and Western styles. It is a colorful imitation of a traditional Cambodian orchestra, and its melody has the flavor of a Cambodian folktune. Many felt this piece to be the best of the evening.

Aequalis' alive concert was exciting and refreshing in our world of Bach and Buxtehude. We thank them for sharing their music with us and opening our eyes to contemporary works of music!

May 1990 (continued from page 1) College, River Forest, Illinois, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1946. Professor Schroeder also did graduate work in history at the University of Wisconsin for three summers and at the Universityof Minnesota for three summers and in English at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, for one summer.

He writes: "The greatest share of my professional education and training was obtained through independent research and study both in America and in Europe. The American work was concentrated on Willa Cather, William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemingway. Although some of the European work was done on Hemingway in France and Italy, most of it centered on English and Anglo-Irish novelists in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

This phase of my research took me to the British Isles five times between 1974 and 1988 and covered a total of about 13 months."

Professor Schroeder began his teaching career at Eastside English Lutheran School in the year of its establishment, 1942. There he served as its first principal and teacher of grades 5-8. He was principal of St. Paul'S Lutheran SchOol, New Ulm, from 1950-1955. In 1955, he took a call to be the first principal at the new St. Matthew's Lutheran School, Winona. Three years later he became the first teacher and principal at St. Croix Lutheran High School, West St. Paul. He came to Dr. Martin Luther College in July 1971.

Favorite memories of teaching?

Professor Schroeder writes: "Madison Lutheran School was and remains my first love. Consequently, my most favorite teaching memories center around the children - now grown men and women with their own children - of that school. I also remember warmly the innovations students and teachers brought to that new school: central library, school newspaper, school band, German as a second language, Victory Garden.

"My teaching career is full of favorite memories. Four of them stand out in bold relief: the turning-ofthe-key ceremony at the brand new

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school in Winona, the groundbreaking ceremony at Saint Croix, partiCipating in DMLC's centennial celebration, and attending the 40th reunion of the Madison Lutheran School Class of 1949."

Professor SChroeder goes on to say he especially remembers teaching Word of God at the elementary and high sChoOllevel. He calls presenting your own children with their high school diplomas "thrilling."

"I have taught children in vacation Bible School as young as five or six and students in summer school at DMLC and Concordia, River Forest, as mature as 40 or 50. Although each group seemed to be the best at the time we were working together, college students, particularly those who are taking advanced courses, are my favorite constituents."

As far as his advice to future teachers, Professor Schroeder writes, "I have been giving advice to future teachers for almost a half a century, and now I think it is time for me to quit, time for me to let younger teachers pass on their pearls of wisdom."

The Schroeders have always wanted to move farther east upon retirement to be closer to their children and grandchildren. They will

live in Appleton, Wisconsin.

PrOfessor Schroeder hopes to continue writing and both will continue to read, collect on a more limited scale, and attend cultural events. "We pray that Via will be given the opportunity to serve our Lord on the congregational level. And - we also hope to travel; we still have a lot to see in our favorite part of the world.

"Mrs. Schroeder and I wish all of you the Lord's richest blessings. We pray that no matter where He leads you, you will find - as we have found - peace and contentment in serving Him. God bless!"

We also wish God's blessings to Professors Bartel and Schroeder and their wives as they continue to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He grants them. And we thank God for giving us such talented, capable teachers who have encouraged us in our common goal.

"Land of the Rising Sun" Comes to DMLC Ann M. Gurge/ Assistant Editor Over 350 DMLC students and faculty were welcomed to the "Land of the Rising Sun," Saturday, May 5. Once a gym, the Spring Banquet hall was decorated in brilliant gold, red and black, transferring the celebrants to the Orient.

Chopsticks flew as a truly Eastern chicken teriyaki dinner was served, followed by the presentation of the senior Male and Female Athlete of the Year Award by Coach Dallman and exciting entertainment like The Bonzai Band and Naoko Nakamoto and Tina Wagner singing a Japanese hymn. MCs Betsy Godfrey, Bethel Kuckhahn and Rachel Westendorf strung the acts together like so many lanterns as Banquet chairs Wendy Gurgel and Carrie Hennig smiled serenely from the head table.

"Working for Banquet is an exhilarating experience," Wendy and Carrie said earlier. "However, it's been a lot of hard work and late nights. We appreciate the coopera-tion of so many eager workers."

The hundreds of hours spent shopping for chicken wire, planning a menu and publicizing the event, not to mention transforming the gym into something less than a white and blue box, were not only the product of the Collegiate Council committees which organize the event. The student body provided much of the manpower that made "Land of the Rising Sun" a truly exotic evening!

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Seven Celebrate Anniversaries Six professors and the president of DMLC celebrated anniversaries here on campus on Sunday, April 29th. Pictured here, they are as follows from left to right: Professors Judith Kresnicka (25 years), John Micheel (25 years), Fred Bartel (40 years), Roger Klockziem (25 years), Thomas Kuster (25 years), Academic Dean Arthur Schulz (40 years), and President Lloyd Huebner (40 years).

Congratulations on your number of years serving the WELS and God's blessings for your futures!

Arbor Day Delight Mark Knutson Staff Writer "It's Arrrborrr Dayyy!" A loud amplified voice belonging to one of our loving RAs went around during the unearthly hour of 6:45 a.m., proclaiming the good news. It was noticeable from the echo, that the verbal barrage lingere9 on longer in the freshman hall than In any other part of the building. Ah, but folks were not snapping to attention immediately. Those of us getting up before the proclamation had seen more livelihood exhibited in a geogfaphy lecture. Perhaps a mortar launch next year would generate quicker response; it certainly would give the students something to clean up!

Heading over for breakfast, my roommate and I glanced over at the Music Hall, where Kris Oelhafen and Craig Kiecker, plus a couple of janitors, were hard at work hauling up an enormous amount of rakes - it looked like they had held up a Hardware Hank store. After breakfast, we went back to the dorm. The guys were starting to get moving. I guess it's the typical routine of trying

to cash in on as much sleep as possible, then jump into the shower, get dressed, and gorge down breakfast as fast as possible to try and make it to class on time. For some people, Arbor Daywas no exception.

Chapel time came early, and afterward we were assigned to our groups - complete with straw bosses. Every job needs its foreman, as they say. Our group was assigned to clean up around the AC. That didn't sound too difficult. The only real dilemma that faced us was a shortage of rakes, as unlikely as it seemed. Oh well, some of us wouldn't have to worry about callouses.

Soon everyone was hard at work and one could hear (and feel) the deafening pulsations of rap music from a student's stereo over in Centennial; the system could have registered a 3 on the Richter scale.

The day was great for socializing, and everyone was having a wonderful time cleaning up in the sunshine.

Later on, as most of the lawn raking around the AC was finished, it was decided to clean out the basement window sills. This particular activity

elicited some excitement from the group, especially when a dead bat was unearthed from it's leafy grave.

There were statements like, "Oh please, get that hideous thing away!"

"Gross - push it down by Joe!" In reality it looked like a malnourished gerbil, and after a while of playing rake hockey with the thing, we finally removed it.

About mid-morning, break time came and everyone was served brownies and juice. By this time a break felt pretty good. Afterwards, it was time to put the finishing touches on the campus, things like raking the hills by the football bowl and over by Miss Haar's house. Just before noon it was time to conclude Arbor Day '90. I guess time flies when you're having fun! Lunch was served picnic style, and being that it was April, no one had to worry about bugs. The rest of the day was free - which was great for those of us who put off school work a bit longer than we should have. All of this combined to make Arbor Day another memorable experience.