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

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Henry Abram, Bedford, Ohio. Hash, the initial man of our class, is a valuable and charming fellow, especially in athletics. Besides being a member of the varsity nine, he also proved to be a clever run- ner on last field day. He delights in the study of natural sciences and ancient history. Take care, you might learn something! U U XJ Walter Andres, St. Louis, Mo. Whop. This nickname does not sound very nice but Walter is not at all responsible for the same. Evidently the person that at- tributed this name to him did not know him very well. Exams have no terrors for this young man. His main hobbies are ' pitching and broad jumping. u u u Eric Baade, Fort Wayne, Ind. Boothy is one of the shining lights in the classroom, and is near the top in all studies. He is very much interested in athletics, es- pecially in basketball and in hurdling. An auto ride, however, is considered most sport of all l)y Eric. Page seventeen

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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

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Oscar Battenberg, Wellesley, Ont., Can. Oscar is well versed in Pennsylvania Dutch, even more so than in Greek or Latin. Mathematics appeal to him strong- ly. He is very fond of sleep and often for- gets to come to class in the morning for this reason. Recy spends most of his shorter vacations at Convoy, Ohio. We have often wondered why? U U tJ Arthur Betz, Adrian, INIich. On account of his gentle manners and voice, Betsey has to bear an unusual amount of teasing. Arthur is a hard worker and always tries to do his duty with all his might. His motto is: Not at the top but climbing. u n rr William Brommer, Hampton, Nebr. Undoubtedly Bill is one of the most dili- gent (?) young men at the college. Next to athletics his best friend is his Hebrew gram- mar. He is captain of the Second Con- cordian basket ball team, and also holds the college record for the Hop, step, and jump. 5 Page eighte