By Lori Broersma

October 10, 1980

The 12th Oktoberfest held on Tuesday night in the field house proved that not all German professors are good folk dancers. (Neither are all Chimes staffers.) But it must be true that all German professors would look as stunning in Lederhosen (leather shorts with suspenders) as Prof. Hegewald does.

Loosely, Oktoberfest means to be in a state of well-being and happiness. Religion-Theology Prof. Henry Lederle says, ``The Germans are a very methodical people. When it's time for Oktoberfest they begin to smile, laugh, and sing, and when it's over they stop.''

Two hundred thirty people attended the event, which is modeled after the traditional month-long festival centered in Munich, Germany each year. Besides Calvin students and staff, others interested in the celebration came from Grand Rapids Christian, South Christian, and Community Education.

Although Apfelwein is hardly the German Stoffe, the Bratwurst was authentic and the Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) and Brötchen (rolls) were wunderbar.

Hausmusik was provided by a brass quintet, organized by Steve Malestein, a German 201 student. When they finished, Hegewald donned his accordion and led a rousing session of folksongs including, ``Du, du, liegt mir im Herzen,'' Lili Marleen (all linked arms and ``schweben'' left and right), and Tomatensalat with its profound lyrics. In the case of the latter song, Prof. Hegewald insisted that everyone pay close attention to the text.

After the food was cleared and the chairs put away, Bev Luchies nimbly demonstrated the folk dances. She was most demanding, insisting that all those on the sidelines must take part. The dancing itself can only be described as hilarious.