Concordia College - Spire / Concordian Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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j The Conoo RD A.rs When in the fall of the year 1910, fifty-eight boys, who were destined to be known as the class of 1916, entered the sacred portals of Concordia for the first time, they were all (letcrniinetl to stick to their work, to overcome all tasks and luud.ships, and finally in the year 1916, having offered a satisfactory solution for the various puzzles and conun- drums of a Greek or Hebrew grammar, to he crowned with the glory of their work, and to be grachiatcd from college. But alas! how many have fallen by the wayside. ( nly twelve of those fifty-eight who entered in Scxta, are to be graduated next June. Fortunately, eighteen students en- tered our class in its Quinta year, but of these only ten have remained with us until now. In Quarta and Tertia, how- ever, a number of others was added to our class, so that we now can boast of one of the largest graduating classes in the history of our institution. One of the most noteworthy accomplishments of the class of 1916 is the pub- lishing of an Annual — particularly so on account of the fact that Annuals are still a novelty at our college. The Concordian is only the second ever attempted. Much credit is due the class of 1915 for starting the good work and for giving us an example of perseverance by working onward until they had reached their goal. From the very beginning of our career at Concordia, Literary societies have been maintained by the class. Since Tertia, th e Purple and Maize Club has been our official literary and debating club. In these club meetings, which have alwaj s been held regularly, we have been entertained with many interest- ing lectures and instructive debates, and sweet memories of the happy hours spent in the same will long linger in the heart of every member. Another thing that has not been neglected by the present Prima, is the noble art of singing. The class as a whole is a part of the Concordia Male Chorus, and besides, a class glee club was organized in Tertia. This club, known as the ] Iozart Glee Club, has been practicing faithfully for three years antl has accomplished something in the line of chorus work. fi l Page fifteen

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The CoNooRDi A.rs c The class of 191ii is also good in athletics. As early as Quinta the class base- ball t eam showed its skill liy ilcfeating the strong team representing the class of 1915. The same tiick was repeated in the following year. In Tertia, how- ever, a number of our stars left us, and we had to be satisfied with winning from the 1917 team. Our class has also been cjuite prominent in basket ball. Although no inter- class games have been played for the last two seasons, our team would, in case of such a game, make matters mighty interesting for any class team that might oppose it. Even more than in liascliall or liasket ball, our class has shown mettle on the track. When our track-team was for the first time permitted to compete with the upper classes on field day, it soon became evident that eventually some stars would develop from the material on hand. This was shown more plainly on the following field day, when our team gained second place by scoring forty- two points: for a while it even threatened to keep the class of 1914 from the in- terclass championship, but in the end, age and experience told and our team had to be content with second place. Through faithful training and constant practice, our athletes improved their former record in Secunda. They won the meet, and what is more, they scored more points than all other classes together. Greater things are to be expected on next field da} ' , for all members of oin- Secunda team are still with us, and with a few weeks of strenuous practice should break all records established by the stars of the past. Alas! the days of this happy life at our college are numbered. In former years we longed for thp advent of our graduation, but now, how changed. Would that we could always remain at this place w hich has become so dear to us. Words can not express our gratitude to our dear professors, who have al- ways been patient with us and have always helped us with good advice, where- ever it was possible. W e have also lieconie indebted to the people of Fort Wayne. For six long years some kinillu arti ' d ladies of the local Lutheran con- gregations have fed us on Sundays, have washed and mended our clothes, in fact have done everything for us that our mothers do for us at home. Although most of us have decided to continue our studies at St. Louis next year, this may be the last time that our class as a whole will be together. To those who have decided to follow some other occupation, we wish to say farewell, and we also wish them success in any other branch of work which they will now take up. While at college we have always tried to finish what we at- tempted, and trusting in One who is stronger than ourselves, we have thus far advanced. If some have failed in their attempt to accomplish something, let them not be discouraged, for, as Lowell says, Not failure but low aim is crime. Page sixteen