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PRAYERFUL THOUGHTS ON THE THEME OF OUTFLY


Student Body President Eric Benson ’09, New Hampton, and President Jack R. Ohle announce Outfly 2007.

A large crowd turned out at the Victory Bell the morning of Oct. 4 to hear the official announcement of Outfly 2007.

Members of the faculty and staff served students breakfast the morning of Outfly. Among the guest servers were, from left, Pam Ohrt, lecturer in communication arts; Dr. Ferol Menzel, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty; Dr. Mariah Birgen, associate professor of mathematics; and Scott Leisinger, vice president for institutional advancement.

If my research is correct, the word Ausflug means, among other things, an excursion, an outing, a first-flight (as with birds). An Ausflugler is a tourist or an excursionist.

PRAYERFUL THOUGHTS ON THE THEME OF OUTFLY

“Ausflug!” “Outfly!”
Echoes through the years.

When will it arrive? I hope it’s soon.
I need a break from classroom schedules—
a time to wander free,
to join in the party,
a retreat, perhaps, we’ll see.

Thank you, Lord, for memories.

“Ausflug!” “Outfly!”
An invite here and now.

Should I plan to go? Yes, I think I will.
I like these times amidst life’s pressures—
to be with those I know,
to share in heritage,
to eat some brats, then go.

Thank you, Lord, for days like these.

“Ausflug!” “Outfly!”
A call to look ahead.

Where do I go from here? Continue the excursion.
The name I have looks toward tomorrow – Ausflugler.”

Think “Travelocity.”
Be like a bird on first flight.
Think possibility.

Thank you, Lord, for hope.

– James A. Schwarz
Vilas Park, Madison, Wisconsin
June 18, 2007