r 1 Thursday October 2, 1980 Volume 64, No. 3 its Augustana Into the Eighties Parade marches on By Laurie Lillehaug "Pioneer Days," and traveling champion. in time through "The Gay 90's," Band judges will be Warren Augustana's Professor Earl "The Roaring 20's," "The Dirty Hatfield, chairman of music at Mundt has accepted an invita- 30's," "The Swinging 40's," South Dakota State University; tion to serve as honorary "The Fabulous 50's," "Sizzling Phil Bajema, director of bands parade marshal at the 1980 Vik- 60's" and "Future Shock." at Sioux Falls College; and ing Days Parade, scheduled for Floats will be judged in the Butler Eitel, chairman of the Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. in categories of "Most Beautiful," board, American Bandmasters downtown Sioux Falls. "Most Entertaining" and "Most Association. Mundt, who will retire at the Creative." Augustana's Pep Band will end of this school year, has been Float judges will include Mrs. also march in the parade. professor of drama at Elsie Shelp, former head of Area entries will offer a Augustana since 1950. His years Augustana's food service; Ray diverse selection of units, in- of service at Augustana make Shermoe, executive director of cluding the Coca-Cola robot, him an appropriate choice for the Sioux Falls Civic Fine Arts the Arkota Polka Club dancers, this year's honorary marshal, Association; Mrs. Bernice Ronald McDonald riding on a say Viking Days co- Johnson of the Bernice Johnson golf course, and marching Boy chairpersons Kristi Erickson School of Modeling and Charm; Scouts and Girl Scouts. and Steve Kruse, since the and Lenore Haber, a local artist Keeping with the tradition of parade theme is "Into the who has been particularly past Viking Days Parades, the 80's—The March of Time." popular with her weavings. 1980 version will have the usual The theme is taken from the The other approximately 120 candy, balloons, clowns and title of the 1930's radio news units will include area entries; Viking Men and Women. Newly inaugurated President William C. Nelsen addresses documentary The March of 24 high school bands from Those who cannot join the the convocation audience on the future of Augustana. See Time. It will look to the new Iowa, South Dakota, North thousands of spectators who at- pages 8-9. decade as well as pay tribute to Dakota and Minnesota; and tend the parade in person can the past. dignitaries. see a live broadcast over KELO- The theme will be incor- The high school bands have Land Television. Gina Hartig, porated into the eight floats the option of participating in professor of speech and KELO Special Sunday School made by campus organizations: street marching competition. broadcaster, will co-host the each float will depict a specific Awards will be given to bands broadcast with Arthur time period in United States participating, those receiving a Huseboe, professor of English at held in Bergsaker history, beginning with first rating, and an overall Augustana. By Kent Mueller "And the feeling you get from the hugs and kisses from the Augustana students are giv- kids makes any money useless. ing of their time to benefit han- "If you offered me a million dicapped children each Sunday dollars in one hand or a smile Faculty increases by thirteen morning as they share in a from one of those kids in the special Augustana Sunday other, I'd take the smile." The Augustana College facul- lege Department of Nursing, and Martha Lindbeck, school program. Students interested in ty boasts thirteen new members Decorah, IA, will join the Bozeman, MT, assistant pro- According to Keith Wilson, a assisting with the classes which this school year. Augustana faculty in the same fessor of chemistry. coordinator of the program, meet in the Bergsaker recreation Joining the faculty are two capacities in January. The five new faculty about 50 Augie students have room may contact Keith Wilson persons who will be chairper- Other new faculty members members rounding out the expressed an interest in teaching or Diane Jensen. A complete sons of academic departments. are Michael Engh, Rochester, group are Robert Lynch, mentally, emotionally and lesson plan for the year has been Robert Aldern, who has been a MN, instructor of mathematics; Omaha, NE, assistant professor physically handicapped compiled with detailed descrip- professor of art and is a former Dr. Laurence Gagnon, Mesa, of business administration; children from local institutions. tions of the activities and the chairman of the University of AZ, assistant professor of Arlys E. Peterson, Omaha, NE, Assembling each Sunday people responsible for them. South Dakota art department, psychology and statistics; instructor of deaf education; from 9:30 to 11 a.m., the Wilson said there may be has returned to his alma mater Carolyn Geyer, Sioux Falls, in- Roma H. Prindle, Clarion, PA, students teach the children meetings during the week to as a professor and chairman of structor of English; Dr. , instructor of music; Jeri Tun- songs, supervise arts and crafts, plan the activities, but these will the Augustana department. Christine Hoover, Sioux Falls, nell, Woodbine, IA, instructor present puppet shows and plays take minimal time. "Just Ms. Florence Schubert, who assistant professor of of nursing and Mary Ann and give short lessons. volunteer some time on Sunday is professor of nursing and psychology; Cheryl Leuning, Zaleta, Ames, IA, assistant pro- Through these experiences, mornings. We're really excited chairwoman of the Luther Col- Brandon, instructor of nursing fessor of chemistry. Wilson said, "We help students about it all." to learn about Christ, and it gives them an opportunity to get away from institutionaliza- tion for a while." He also said the program Red Willow to perform here helps the directors of the institu- tions. "If a child does something The ever-popular Red Willow Band will start wrong, they can say, 'Either off an action-packed Viking Days celebration by behave, or you can't go to Sun- performing a homecoming concert this Wednes- day school."' day, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Augustana gym- Since there is a wide variety nasium. The concert is free to all students with of handicapped children who an Augustana ID. attend the program, Wilson said Red Willow plays a contemporary assortment it is a good way for people to of country, swing, bluegrass and jazz. The band see if working in that situation also composes many of their own songs. This could be possible as a career. blend makes for a unique sound that appeals to "The professional people from almost every audience. the institutions stay with the The South Dakota band has gained national children when they come in—in recognition through tours and record albums and case there are any problems. is especially popular on the college music circuit. Students can help out even if Red Willow has appeared in concert with the they don't feel qualified." Amazing Rhythm Aces, the Charlie Daniels The organization is not sup- Band, Jerry Jeff Walker and Pure Prairie League, ported by the college; instead, to name a few. various individuals, churches "This is everyone's chance to see a fantastic and banks have provided band for free! We hope every student makes use money so the children may at- of the opportunity and attends; they are sure to tend the Sunday. school at no enjoy it," said Robin Tuss, co-chairperson of the cost. Viking Days Entertainment Committee. Last year the program began 'A spectacular fireworks display will follow the with eight students, but by the concert in the mall area. The concert and end of the year, 46 kids were fireworks promise to be a great night's entertain- participating. "The children ment to start off the Homecoming 1980 celebra- love it," Wilson explained. The Red Willow Band will swing into town on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. for a concert in tion. the Gym. Admission is free with Augie ID. ' odnion physical design of the school is not its chief asset—its constituents are. It seems that in the past few years Everyone there was excited—students, many—too many—horror stories dealing with teachers, parents and especially the school's ilk the educational system in this country have namesake, Oscar Howe, the sensitive painter been circulated and have received widespread and portayer of ancient Indian tradition. attention. We have all heard these by now No one can convince me that its corny to familiar tales of illiterate high school and even see such pride for a school in the eyes of first- college graduates who are released from AugustanaError graders. No, they haven't learned to find lear- academia with little or no knowledge of the art ning a humdrum experience yet as too many of basic communication; of instructors literal- people have. There were plenty of excited Since 1899 ly fearful for their lives as they tenuously con- voices sweeping through that school.that day, duct classes filled with hostile students; of voices belonging to 40-year-olds and 5-year- Editors/Robin Tuss, Gail Eiesland decrepit buildings housing school systems olds and genuinely enthusiastic about this that long ago should have been moved to Men's Sports Editor/Rick Entwistle brand new embodiment of the word "educa- Women's Sports Editor/Sherry Knutson modern establishments; of insufficient fun- tion." ding for effective, top-level education by Entertainment/Jenny Engh, Bill Hughes, Ken Jones And things aren't so different in an institu- Student Government/Greg Johnson either apathetic local communities or Indif- tion of higher learning in Sioux ferent government budget-cutters.