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Bethel College St. Paul. Minnesota February 6. 1976
Dr. Bob concludes
25 year ministry
by Mark Troxel
Dr. Bob is . leaving. After twenty-five years as one of
Bethel's most distinguished professors, Dr. Smith is going
to terminate what has been a long and successful teaching
career. However, it will certainly not be the end ot' his service
and love for God as Dr. Smith win no doubt continue
his world-wide speaking engagements. He will also continue
to teach a course during Interim, but will be missed
by students and faculty alike.
Dr. Smith's formal education included Muskingum College
(B.A.), Pittsburg - Xenia Theological Seminary (B.D.),
and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.D.L He was
ordained forty years ago and before coming to Bethel as
a visiting professor in 1951, served as a pastor and a
teacher. He was chairman of the philosophy department
for fourteen years and helped to make it what it is today.
He has also served as both a convocation and a commencement
speaker and has filled the role of a counselor for many
students. His classes are in high demand as many students
would not consider their Bethel education complete
without a course from "Dr. Bob."
However, this admiration does not stop with the student
population. Dr. Muck, a long-time colleague of Dr. Smith
here at Bethel, called Dr. Smith "a legend." The head of the
psychology department also said that "Bob Smith is one
in 10,000. He is a genius. He has a deep devotional approach
coupled with a highly acute intelligence and a great
facility for preaching. Those three are not found in too
many men."
Even though Dr. Smith's career has been enhanced with
many such testimonials and accolades, the admiration of his
peers has not affected his humility. After being honored
by a standing ovation at the Estes Park Conference last
summer, Dr. Smith declared, "I am just a humble servant
of God, grateful for the opportunity of these years to
serve our dear Lord in this simple way." Giving all the credit
to God for his success must certainly be one of the most
valuable lessons that Dr. Smith has learned over the years.
We are all individuals and there will never be another
Dr. Robert Smith, but we would be wise to discipline our
lives and pattern our priorities after this "humble servant
of God."
C.olson spteec'h reviewed',
p. 3
Student .handbo:ok supple·ment,
p. 5
Student g'overnment changes proposed
At times throughout this school year this editorial space
has been used to blast that political pachyderm, the Student
Senate. And for good reason. Its confusing array of connected
committees, some of which are obscure in both visibility
and function, and its large number of Senatorial positions,
make it an incredibly bulky apparatus. Also, the spate of
senatorial resignations these past five months, averaging close
to one resignation per Senate meeting, demonstrates that
many senators have come to the conclusion that Student
Senate should rank low in terms of priorities. And finally,
the four months of Heritage "discussion" demonstrated the
inability of the Senate to take decisive, aggressive action
when necessary.
Yes, we feel that our criticism has been well-aimed. But
our detraCtors have attacked what is seen as our lack
of constructive suggestions. The point is well taken. Because
we do believe, in theory, that the Student Senate
plays an important role in the life of Bethel College, we offer
the following plan for the revamping and restructuring of
the Bethel student government. It is a radical plan, but
considering the Senate's problems, we don't feel that it is
ridiculous. Obviously our plan has some flaws, and we
welcome (encourage) reaction. But we hope that the Senate
seriously considers this proposal, for it is made in hopes
of improving Bethel's student government, and thus, the College
as a whole.
The following is a breakdown of our proposal into seven
basic components:
1. Limit the Senate to sixteen members. At present,
it is too large to conduct effective business; also, the size
contributes to the problem of a lack of · competition for
the individual senatorial positions. By this one move competition
will be increased, the size diminished, and the quality
of the Senate improved.
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2. Three senators per class and four "at·large" Senators.
At present, senatorial positions are allotted in proportion
to class size. Thus the Senate is automatically
weighted in favor of the freshman class, which suffers from
inexperience in terms of the Bethel organizational structure.
This proposal, with its at-large positions, allows the possibility
of a stronger voice from the upperclassmen, yet does not
rule out the chance of enterprising freshmen gaining a dominant
voice in the Senate.
3. Obliterate and amalgamate present student/faculty
committees. The present committee stucture is absurd, with
non-essential committees, committees that meet once a year,
and committees that overlap greatly in function. The purpose
of this proposal would be to trim the present bureaucratic
behemoth, by eliminating the worthless committees and
assimilating committees with related functions.
4. No Senators on committees. By this proposal, the
Senate will become an executive board, its function being
to formulate ideas for the committees, and to critically
analyze committee recommendations. Committee members'f
as is the case now, will be appointed by the Student Association
President and approved by the Senate; but, in contrast
to the present situation, committee members will be
freed from political attachments caused by Senate loyalties.
5. Two ISenate meetings a month. In the light of our
previous proposals, this should be fairly obvious, in that,
the Senate functions and activities should be streamlined.
6. Presidential tasks to remain basically tbe same. As
is now the case, the president (elected by the student body)
will primarily fill a P.R. role, representing the student
body at home and abroad. One important change from the
present situation will be made. Although the President will
have no vote nor official power in the Senate, he will have
the power of veto, and thus force the legislative action back
into committee to be re-examined or killed. If re-submitted
to the Senate, a two-thirds majority would be required to
override the veto.
7. Moderator to replace Vice-President. In the present
set-up, the vice-president is a running mate of the president,
and is voted on by the student body. His basic function
is to coordinate the Senate. The problem with this lies in
the fact that it seems unnecessary for a partner of the
president to run the Senate meetings, because the goal
in this position should be objectivity, and this negates the'
value of a presldentlal appo~ntment in this position. Instead
of a vice-president, we propose that a moderator be chosen
out of the Senate by the Senators. The moderator will
coordinate the Senate and will be a key communicator between
the committees and the Senate, with no presidential
strings attached.
Obviously, this is a radical departure from the present
system. And, this proposal should be seen as a rough draft.
Student criticism and input is necessary to mold this into
a workable piece of legislation. We hope that this proposal
will initiate the necessary changes in Bethel student
government.
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MK's respond to irritating hymns
Dear Sir: ' ,
Last Thursday in the ' "missionary emphasis" chapel we
were led in singing two "missionary" hymns. Why did we
spend chapel time singing a geography lesson ("From Greenland's
icy mountains, from India's coral strand")? Why
did we' sing songs of western imperialism and call them
"Missionary" hymns ("While western empires own their Lord,
and savage tribes attend His word")?
Why? Because these songs have always been sun:~ at
missionary meetings?
Assuming that the purpose of hymns is to turn our
thoughts to the theme at chapel or to express worship,
let's have more care in choosing appropriate lyrics.
Sincerely,
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Ex-Nixon aid shares faith
by Diana Gonzalez
Last Friday night the Bethel gym was filled to capacity
as closed-circuit T.V. cameras prepared to focus on Charles
Colson. Expectations were high as the audience waited for
Colson, who formerly had been Special Counsel to President
Nixon. I
One might have expected a politically-oriented speech
from Colson, somewhat on the line of his colleagues' Watergate
lectures. But Colson began by describing his humble
beginnings as an immigrant's son in Boston, whose philosophy
of life was . directed by his father's advice that
working hard could get him wherever he wanted to go.
Colson worked hard indeed - in 1972, - at 42 years of
age, he was called to the inner circle of the White House,
becoming one of the few men who could come and go
as he pleased, visiting Nixon whenever he wanted. He did
his job well" so well that his Marines background caused
him to be dubbed Nixon's "Hatchet Man."
It wa's a long road from American success story to the
man he is today, a man who has since been in prison,
been disbarred, and has most recently finished a book
called Born Again. In early 1973, when Colson still considered
himself invulnerable to the brewing Watergate trouble,
he met an old-time friend, Tom Phillips. Tom Phillips was',
like Colson" an embodiment of tl;!.e American dream. He
had worked his way up from lowly engineer to being 36-
year-old president of a large eastern company. Colson was
shocked when he found out that Phillips had recently become
a Christian. "r just couldn't see how an intelligent, educated
man could take Christianity seriously," he said.
But in the summer of 1973, when Washington "had
poison flowing in its veins," Colson remembered Phillips'
new attitude toward life more and more. "AU the things
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S·t'udent opi,ni,on -
P.E. department to 91terproficiency testing policy
When I returned to Bethel in January, 1974' (after enjoying
several years of learning experiences that took place
apart from the college classroom) I was pleased to find
that the registration catalog included a provision whereby
"Official recognition to learning that has taken place apart
from the college classroom" would be given. Being encouraged
by such a progressive idea I was eager to put it
to some practical use.
I needed some P.E. ct>mponents, but I had no reasc(;
- to get involved in more physical exercise, or to learn more
lifetime and dual sports. Since Bethel was off~ring two
components for a course in beginning swimming and I could
swim better than the average rock, I assumed I would be
given an opportunity to prove myself.
So I took my handy registration catalog down to the P.E,
department and stated my case, citing the passage which
says, "full credit may be obtained for a particular course
of study which a student is able to demonstrate a sufficient
knowledge and ability."
I was denied the opportunity to prove myself to be
competent in the skills involved in this particular area. My,
complaint was filed with the appropriate committee. I waited
one full year without knowledge of any corrective action being,
taken. During this time I approached two other departments
with similar issues and experienced a gr:eater willingness
on their parts to recognize and give credit for skills and
learning acquired apart from the classroom. (My compliments
to the Psychology and Social Sciences departments!)
Last fall I was about to escalate my campaign with
threats of bad publicity in the Clarion. However, upon taking
up the issue again I was pleasantly surprised to find that
the P.E. department was currently in the process of form-.
ulating their own proposal for change.
In general this cha'nge involves a reduction in e~phasis
on team sports and athletics, along with an increased
emphasis on lifetime and individual sports. I need not go
into the wide-ranging details of the change, since it has
been approved and will be made known shortly. The change
will, however, render more fairness in the area of proficiency
testing, which is the primary concern of this article.
Proficiency testing will be open for all individual skills
classes, and even for some skills · that are not taught at
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or above) to pass the tests. Criteria for testing will be more
comparable to the expectations used in awarding components
to persons who actually take the courses in the traditional
way.
At the beginning of each semester the P.E. department
announces the date and time at which the proficiency testing
will occur. I hope that more students will take advantage
of this opportunity for several reasons.
One is that I think learning and achievement that one
has accomplished on one's own initiative is of higher educational
value than traditional educational experiences, in
which we are spoon-fed and coerced to achieve through the
use of quizzes, tests and grades. Self motivation, self-discipline
and personal responsibility for one's own learning need
to be more incorporated into our educational system.
Another reason is that a great deal of money could be
saved 01: used better elsewhere. It costs less to test a given
num~er of students than it would to instruct, nurture and
motivate that same number of students over a lengthy period
of time. There is a tendency to think of P.E. courses as
not costing anything since we are not charged' directly for
them. This is not the case. The cost of operating the P.E.
department is hidden in the tuition we pay, supposedly for
academic courses.
One last reason that I feel is worthy of note is that
it is obvious that some of us need more physical education
than others. If more students used the proficiency testing
procedures, the P.E. instructors could devote more attention
to the individuals who need their services, thereby allowing
for a more effective development of human resources. Maybe
once the P .E. department is relieved of its burden of exercising
the entire student body, they might find the time
to teach us to eat rigpt.
Watch the bulletin boards for the next date for proficiency
testing. I hope to see a big turn-out of students
exercising their right to receive recognition "for learning that
takes place more apart from the college classroom."
Aside from all that philosophical stuff, I sure am looking
forward to taking that dip in the pool when I take the
qeginner's swimming test. .
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Clarion student handbook supplement; clip and save
by Mark Troxel and Paul Healy
The Bethel College student handbook is an informative
booklet that provides an adequate framework for the Bethel
student, in terms of general campus life, lifestyle requirements,
and academic standards. Unfortunately, this handbook
is too general; it, fails to give a comprehensive report
of just what a new student can expect at Bethel in terms
of social mores, townhouse beha vior patterns, and other
helpful hints on how to fit in as a newcomer.
The following, then, is a handbook supplement, which
should fill in the gaps, and provide new students with some
ideas of what will be expected of them in the coming days
and weeks, and how they can best fit in as a normal
healthy, fun-loving Bethelite.
1. Weight Room Etiquette
The following will result in immediate ejection from the
weight room:
1. Failing to go out into the hall and get a drink
at least once every three minutes, so that everyone in the
coffee shop can see you, Le. one football player was given
up for dead once when he failed to get a drink for 10
minutes. '
2. Wearing a shirt that does n9t have "250" or "300 Club"
on the front.
3. Listening to any station other than U-100 or KSTP. ,
Disc jockeys on these other stations are just not loud or obnoxiou~
enough.
4. Not playing the radio loud enough for those students
in AC Lounge to enjoy.
5. Setting a weight down quietly after an exercise'. It
must be dropped from a height of at least six feet or
higher. Those who are not tall enough to perform this should
note that there are chairs available.
6. Closing the door. It must remain open at all times
so that those walking by the room can see you working
out.
II. Townhouse Humor
As one might expect, practical jokes have proven to be the
most unerringly consistent form of humor for townhouse
dwellers. For starters, Vaseline on toilet seats and on doorknobs
is always funny. Need a sure-fire laugh? Water
balloons will never go wrong. In fact, water fights are considered
by 'many to be the funniest events on campus. There
is still ample time for some good wintry humor, such as
freezing your neighbor's door. This will surely bring a laugh
from even the most dedicated bookworm.
Are you bummed out because you have been stationed
at the Old Campus? Do not be discouraged: there are many
good laughs there too. Old campus residents have proven
to be a bit more sophisticated in their practical joking, however.
Plugging up the shower drains, and putting limburger
cheese in the lights are Ubiquitous laughs, to say the least.
Also, dorm raids have been known to prdctuce a level of
laughter that can be fatal.
ill. Library Etiquette
Those desiring good Christian fellowship in a relaxed
and informal atmosphere should investigate the LRC. Some
students use the library for serious studying, I and are easy
targets for loud wisecracks and assorted other abuse. To
avoid embarassing situations, do not be ca)]ght carrying
any books into the library.
IV. Intramurals
It is an unwritten rule that all intramural players are
required to lose their temper at least once a game.
Those new students with experience and a degree of
competence in athletic officiating should be advised to look
elsewhere for work. They are not wanted by the Intramural
program.
'fhose expecting an 1.M. program that adheres to a regular,
orderly timetable should take a word from the wise,
and forget it.
V. Ree ,Room Etiquette
1. Making out should be done in the T.V. room, with
the curtain either closed or partially closed. This way, no
one else can use the room without cringing with embarrassment.
Do not be inhibited if others come in; keep right
on with what you were doing.
2. Make sure you abuse all cue sticks (talented rec
room fjxtures have been known-to use cues for fireplace
pokers), and break all the chalk.
3. Do not expect to find the R.A. who is on duty.
Searching for him/her will be futile; stay in one place and
hope that you'll meet before the rec room closes.
4. When watching T.V., find the worst possible show.
Don't be deterred by those desiring to watch an'Oscar-winning
movie; stick with Gilligan's Island at all costs. Popular
opinion means nothing in the rec room.
VI. The Clarion
Those students transferring from other schools whose
student publication dealt with challenging, newsworthy, and
interesting intellectual issues in an objective and orderly
fashion, and who desire a similar situation here, should reappraise
their decision to attend Bethel.
VII. Departmental Dress Codes
1. Art - Bib overalls Or baggy patched jeans are a
must. All - clothing must contain some clay stains, ' even
,if you're not involved in ceramics. Earth shoes are a must
for all art students.
2. Music - Apparently, double and tri-knits are out this
year; quads and quints are the rule.
3. Drama - Anything goes, from quad-knits to clownsuits.
4. History - No specific dress code is in order here,
but a coffee cup should be carried around at all times.
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Reioice in the Lord!
God loves joy. God is joy. God gives
joy. Joy is at the threshhold of every
believer's heart when in true communion
with the Lqrd- of joy. Yet, we often
forget that joy is a gift given to those
who love God, but so often we turn
sour faces upon the circumstances we
find ourselves in.
God has commanded us to be joyful
in any situation with phrases such as,
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord,"
"Rejoice, again I say rejoice," and "Let
us worship and bow down."
This joy need not be always an outward
sign, but must be an attitude
we hold in regard to our God. Let's
find joy, the deep, innerspringing joy
which changes our relationships with
God, man and ourselves.
Sat., Feb .. 7
Sun., Feb. 8
Mon., Feb. 9
Tues., Feb. 10
Wed., Feb. 11
Thurs., Feb. 12
Fri., Feb. 13
Phil. 2 :1-11
Psalms 16
Eccl. 2 :24-26
I Pet. 1:3-8
Is. 12
Psalms 126
Neh. 8:9-12
Dr~ Okumu to spe,ak
in ch,ope./ Wednesday
Dr. Washington A.J. Okumu, Senior
Advisor to the Executive Director of
the United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO) · and one of
the world's leading specialists in both
the food and energy crisis, will speak
at Bethel College on Feb. 11, at 10 :30
a .m., under the auspices of the Chris- .
tian College Consortium of Washington,
D.C.
Dr. Okumu has served as an advisor
to countries in Africa, Asia and Latin
America, assisting in their strategy and
policy development for industrialization.
He joined UNIDO in Vienna in 1971.
P,i -Gamma Mu, Bethel's intellect·
ual lecture series, will continue Tues·
day night, February 10, at 8 :00 p.m.
in AC228. Dr. Roy Dalton is the
featured speaker. (Ills topic was un·
announced at the time of publica.
tion).
Students exhibit artwo:rk in Beth'el Gallery
Schools of the visual arts may have
monumental buildings, well-furnished studios,
award-winning teachers, and bigname
shows. But the merit of these
institutions is best observed in the work
. of their students and the artistry they
produce.
On display in the Bethel College Gallery
through February 21 is the Raspberry
Monday Student Exhibition - a
showing as fresh as that seasonal fruit.
More than a hundred pieces by forty
young artists are on view including
bronze casting, ceramic SCUlpture, oil
painting, watercolor, pencil drawing, fabric
forms" fine-line etchings, paper mosaics,
and more.
. Diversity marks the mood of the exhibit,
with some stUdents at ease in
traditional modes while others explore
more adventuresome styles. Studies in
contrast are fascinating to observe:
rough textured castings versus a sleek
wooden orb; heavy bulbous sculpture .
versus light padded forms; candid photographic
likeness versus abstract portraiture;
lavish use of color versus cautious
dabs ' of . paint; simple, functional
pieces versus purely decorative work;
serious, reflective studies versus playful
excercises in art.
Wherever your taste may lead, stop
by the Bethel Gallery for a succulent
winter ·feast.
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Huck Finn: H.igh
energy production
by Renee Bartusch
The lights went up on our own Experimental
Theatre and there, sprawled
leisurely on the ground with a fishing
pole in 'hand, was Huckleberry Finn.
He suddenly felt a nibble and set off
on a lively struggle. Losing his fish,
Huck looked up at the audience, leapt
to his feet, and drawled, "Jee-hosaphat!"
Such was the spirit of "Huckleberry
Finn," Doc Rainbow'~ Children'S Theatre
production for Interim.
Performed the last week of Interim,
the play carried an air of vigor and
energy. This liveliness was first seen
in Huck Finn, played by Tim Leafblad.
Although the high level of energy tended
to be tiresome, the spirit helped him
create the loveable character of the
young rascal from a river town.
In all the adventures of the play,
Huck h"ad one purpose in mind: to set
himself and his slave friend, Jim, free.
However, he tackled his task in an
easy manner in contrast to Tom Sawyer,
played by Jeff Miller. Tom was
a boy "con-man" full of mischief and
cunning. His endeavors, unlike Huck's,
were "for the adventure of it."
The adventures of the two brought
many scenes of suspense and humor.
One of the most exciting, suspenseful
moments thrilled viewers while Huck and
Jim ~rifted down the river at night.
With flashes of lightning and tl)under
crashing about their makeshift raft, the
boys were confronted by a huge steamboat
and forced to a.bandon their vessel.
Tom and Huck's clever game of "hide
the spoon" from flustered Aunt Sally
proved to be one of the funniest scenes.
Speaking of comedy, the villainous pair
of Duke and King (Dana Olson and
Steve Rognrud) made a hilarious team.
The 'vagabond pair latched onto Huck
and Jim's raft pursued by the angry
townspeople they had , duped. Later on
the two danced the Highland Fling in
kilts on the same raft to the entertainment
of Huck and Jim, as well as
for our entertainment.
The folks in the Children'S Theatre
class had no more than 2% weeks to
put "Huckleberry Finn" together, so
their beautiful job in performance is
commendable.
As Huck would say, H ••• I reckon
there ain't nothin' left for me to tell
about. You was bully to listen like you
did! Bye."
Miracle men muster marathon muscle
Time played: 51 hours.
Sponsors: Public Action Committee
Funds raised: well over $500
Final score: 2877 - 2877
Leading scorers Tim Oskey - 847
Jon VanLoon - 806
Proceeds given to: Midwest Challenge
Marathon participants from left
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Bill Whittaker, Tim Oskey, Jon
Vanloon, Steve Blewett, Jerry
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Royals win three; conference showdown this weekend
by Dan Swanson
The last week of Interim, the Bethel Royals posted ,
three consecutive victories, two of them in conference play,
as they raised their conference record to 2-2. The two wins
put the Royals in second place, only one game behind
Northwestern of Iowa in a very close, evenly matched
conference race.
On Friday night, after previously downing Concordia
74-71 earlier in the week, the Royals hosted Sioux Falls
College. Leading 29-26 at halftime, Bethel allowed Sioux Falls
to catch up to a deadlock 61-61 score at the end of
regulation play. After see-saw scoring in overtime, the Braves
went into a stall for a final shot. Curt Oslin made the strategy
backfire as he stole the ball and scored in the closing
seconds to give Bethel a 69-67 win.
In the exciting game, PaUl Healy and Don Carey led
Bethel's balanced attack with 14 points apiece. At the end of
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Tom Phillips was, Washington wasn't." In late summer, after
a long and arduous discussion with Phillips, the "Meanest
Guy in the White House" sat alone in his car crying, and
finally, praying.
Colson recounted his experiences as a new Christian
in a succinct manner and with an underlying sense of humor.
It was particularly impressive that in joining the Washington
Fellowship he could , relate to Senator Harold Hughes
as a brother in Christ in spite of their being on opposite
sides of the political spectrum. He was later subject to
ridicule when the press found out about his attending the
White House Prayer Breakfast. (At this point in his speech
Colson interjected "Nixon wasn't there"). One of the editorial
cartoons which at that time appeared all over the
country showed Colson in a monk's habit, praying while
walking along Pennsylvannia Avenue, with Nixon shouting
from a distance, "Oh no! Ph no!"
Colson told of 'his life in prison, where he started a fellowship
which grew by leaps and bounds after one fellow
prisoner obtained an impossible-to-get parole as a result
of prayer. Our own Minnesota Representative Quie became
involved when he offered to serve Colson's sentence for
him, since at that point everything in Colson's life was
falling apart. Colson was released two days later due to a
family crisis.
Colson's speech was immersed in a spirit of humility
and Christian toleration. He didn't seek to give us his
political opinions, or come to his audience with the familiar
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the game, Paul Healy came up with two crucial blocked
shots to preserve Bethel's win.
The next day, while the z:narathon basketball game was
in its 33rd hour, the Royals came back from a night's
rest to take on Yankton. After a close 38-36 lead at halftime,
the Royals broke it open in the second half. Hitting
54 percent from the field and 68 percent from the line,
the Royals went on to a 81-60 victory. Paul Healy led the
t~am with 23 points a'nd 15 rebounds. Curt Oslin added
21 points and Don Carey helped out with 16 points.
Tonight the Royals host Northwestern in a very crucial
conference game. A win would lift the Royals into a tie
for first place. On Saturday afternoon at 2 :30, Bethel will
host Westmar in another important game in conference
play. Fan shpport is important and greatly encouraged for
this important weekend, the final two home games of the
season.
"
"What is wrong with America today" approach. Here is a
man who has grown dynamicallly from a self-centered egomaniac
to servant of Christ.
continued from page 9
troubled athlete to open up and speak what is on his mind.
"I think part of my job is just to be open to guys who
need a friend to talk to," said Tim. "Maybe they have
girl problems, maybe they need to be encouraged because
they lack confidence after a defeat. Or maybe they just
need somebody to pray with or pray for them. Sometimes
I need to have somebody who is willing to listen too,
and there always seems to be someone who is interested."
At home, Tim has a hobby amQsing himself with an
H-O train set. Sometimes he finds time to help his father
remodel homes. He sheepishly added that he likes to cook,
too. In fact, for each home game during the football season,
Tim baked a cake for the team. After each wrestling ,season,
he invites the entire team to his home for a grand
feast and celebration.
Tim is a Bible and Speech-drama major, and hopes to be
a minister of youth some day.
"Maybe the Lord used my headaches as long-range
plan to get me into managing," suggested Tim.
Coach Klostreich offered his impression of Tim. "He's
'always more than willing to help without thinking about
himself." \
And Coach Reynolds added that "He doesn't have 1 bad
thought in him. He's the most loyal person in the world."
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school years," explained Tim. "Psychiatrists tried to blame
my religion for my headaches, but I believe the Lord has
used them because there isn't really anything else I can
do but meditate on the Lord when they recur. They've
sure taught me an awful lot about patience."
The stocky, soft-spoken senior has found much to keep
himself occupied with between headaches, however. During
his freshman year he was asked to serve as manager for
the football team because of his high school experience in
this position. Tim's involvement with the athletic department
has been snowballing ever since. He is now the team
manager for both football and wrestling, and is the school
trainer for all sports, from fall to spring.
"I don't think I was meant to be an athlete," said
Tim, "but I do think I was meant to be in athletics.
Since I can't compete in sports, I want to help as much
as I can."
'Each summer Tim works with the summer youth ministries
at his church, Crystal Free, in Minneapolis, teaching
the Bible, coordinating activities, and driving the bus. In
the third week of August he shows up for football camp
at 7 A.M. daily and stays until 10 P.M. As the season
progresses into the school year, Tim opens his training room
at two in the afternoon until six o'clock.
Anyone who has ever suffered from migraine headaches
knows that this condition can severely limit the amount of
enjoyable activities one can participate in. For Tim Benhardus,
the Bethel Phy-ed department's student trainer, it
was his favorite game, football, that had to be left out.
Among his many responsibilities, Tim must take measures
to prevent athletic injuries as well as apply first aid when
they occur. He is very adept at taping twisted ankles, sprained
wrists, etc. But Tim has found another way to ease the pains
of athletes. His relaxed and congenial dispostion allows a
"I used to get them most often through my junior high continued on page 8
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Wrestler c,omes back to win
S,mith overcomes obstaicles, receives honors
by Jim Morud
What makes a perfectly sane and intelligent
Christian college student devote
hours of precious time each week, each
winter for ten years, to such a physically
and mentally demanding sport as
wrestling? It aU began in junior high
school and for Bethel's wrestling team
captain, Rick Smith, the answer is still
elusive.
His high school wrestling career was
encouraging and impressive. Rick finished
his senior year at Mounds View
High School with a 23-3 record - clearly
respectable enough for Coach Klostreich
to employ his recruiting tactics.
But Rick was already Bethel bound,
so the coach could save his fast talk
and look forward to an outstanding prospect
for his team.
Rick · began his freshman season full
of enthusiasm, matched evenly with the
fabled Bethel wrestling standout, Fred
Witzgall. Then his hopes were shattered
ten
in the third week of practice as he
tore the triceps from his elbow, putting
him in a cast for two months and leaving
him disabled for the remainder of the
season. His elbow still appears to protrude
as the damaged tissue has not
been able to replenish itself and recover
to its normal size and strength.
The following year Rick attempted to
make a comeback, but the pain in his
arm was too intense, so ' he was forced
from contention after a month of attempted
rebuilding.
In his junior year, Rick managed to
wrestle his way to a second-place finish
in the Tri-State Conference Championship,
qualifying him for the national
tournament, in spite of a head injury
and a virus which he suffered during
the season.
This year, aside from his menacing
elbow, Rick has been injury-free...
except for a few sprained fingers.
"I suppose I just have a desire to
be participating and give what I have,"
said Rick. "But, deep down inside, I
ha ve sometimes questioned whether God
has been subtly trying to tell me I
shouldn't be wrestling."
Rick didn't seem to be in doubt a
few weeks ago when he won every match
but one (which he tied) at the St. ,John's
Takedown Tournament. He missed first
place honors only because of a technical
decision. His only reaction was,
"Well, if that's the way it had to be,
then that's the way I'll have to take
it. I tried my best, so I'm h~ppy with
that."
Nor has his season's record indicated
any conflict o~ mind. So far, Rick's
record is 12-3-2.
Assistant wrestling coach, Bill Heaton,
has been around wrestling for a while,
but Rick's attitude leaves him somewhat '
perplexed. "Wrestlers are usually cocky
when they're good," explained Heaton,
"but Rick is one of the most humble
wrestlers I've met."
Rick, along with his teammates, will
have an opportunity to improve on their
records as they travel to Northland College
on Tuesday. On Friday they take
on Yankton and Black Hills State, theq
on Saturday, Westmar and Northwestern
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