Concordia Lutheran High School - Luminarian Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

FEBRUARY February with its many activities, hardly seemed to have begun when it was already ended. Basket- ball again was the highlight, but not to be Forgotten was the skating party held For the students by the P.T,A. Always to be remembered are the thrills, spills, and the real good time. North Side, Garrett and Central challenged the Cadets during February. All attention was focused on the coming of the Sectionals and so called Hoosier Hysteria at the close of the regular sea- son. ln preparation for this event, plans were made. Many girls gave up their extra hour of sleep so that the cheering block could practice new cheers. The boys, not to be outdone, bought red derbies to add to the 'sharpness' of their cheering block. Plans were made for numerous slumber parties. Paints and paint brushes were in full use the night before when cars and ialopies took on new appearances. So, armed with pom-poms, new cheers, derbies and straight from a send-off pep session all loyal Con- cordians cheered their team in the opening night of the Sectionals. Even though we weren't the champs we can be proud of our sportsmanship and Christian conduct throughout the Sectionals. Sponsored By PAPE HEATING COMPANY MARCH March, as the proverbial saying goes, came in as a lion but here at Concordia also left as one. In other words, there were so many activities that the lion had to stay all month lfiguratively speaking, of coursel . The Sectionals were over, everyone soon was back in the 'groove' and along came the Freshman Assembly, with its appropriate St. Patrick's Day theme. And, afterwards as everyone remembers, the presentation of the Sportsmanship Trophy was made. Eight Juniors were tagged as members of the National Honor Society and were made welcome at a noon luncheon meeting. The Indiana Homemaker of Tomorrow was announced as Nancy Brown. All were indeed proud that such an honor should come to a Concordia student. Nancy toured the East and also competed with forty-seven other winners for the title, Homemaker of Tomorrow. The G.A,A, held a splash party to give the members an oppor- tunity to eam some extra points and also to have c good time. Buzz Doerffler and Paul Manske were elected to the All-City team and were awarded with gold basketball charms at a banquet for the All-City team and their coaches. Something new in Concordia's history was the Sadie Hawkins Party, sponsored by the Student Council. As turn about, the girls had to invite the boys to the Dogpatch style party. An appropriate closing service was held on the day before Good Friday as school closed for the Easter vacation. QQ APRIL April opened with no classes for the first whole week. It was Easter vacation and also a convention of the Lutheran Teachers Conference was being held in Chicago. The track season started in full swing with several contests, including th ree triangular meets with other city schools. The Cadet baseball team officially opened its season with two games being played. The music department was certainly busy during April. The State Music Finals were held with our musicians again bringing home several honors. The band and orchestra enioyed the fun-filled trip to Detroit where they participated in the third Tri- Lutheran Music Festival. A week later they were again busily occupied and with the choir presented the Spring Concert. Congratulations again to the students who did so well in the achievement finals held in Bloomington, Indiana. Preparations were being made for the Military Toumaments and other events. The staff of the Luminarian breatheda sigh of relief as'the last pages of copy were written and last pictures were taken. Now just to sit back and wait till it arrives, they said. As April came to a close, we realized that Spring was definitely in the air and before long classes would be over for another year. .1 ' Y , ,fo-7 I 1 May was characterized by banquets, among them the G.A.A., Military, National Honor Society and Senior Banquet. These and the many other activities made a month of enjoyment. The annual Spring Carnival, with all its hustle and bustle, was sponsored by the Student Council . Many people attended the color- ful event, making ita big success. The excitement of attending and joining the crowds traveling from booth to booth will long be re- membered, especially the chases after helium-filled balloons Senior Skip Day was a day of Fun, enioyment, new experiences and being t-i-r-e-d, Name Cards . . . . name cards was the refrain afterthe Name Card Party. l was swamped with them, but we had a wonderful time, didn't we? was another. The Military Tournament with its precision drill and rifle move- ments and comedy routines again madeall trul yproud ofthe Military Department. L 'H 99 ,-,IQIMG E' i June .... and with itcame graduation. There were only a few days of school in June, but many activities were crowded in to them, especial ly for the Seniors. The Bac- calaureate service, with its solem- nity, will be remembered as a high- light in the life of the Seniors. Of course, the dreaded final exams loomed near as June began, but with a little study lor none?T they were soon disposed of and everyone was ready for summer of fun. Cap and Gown Day, with the Seniors as the main attraction, was a day of excitement. At the Award Assembly, all the deserving were given awards for their work and service to the school during the past year. All brought out their pens and pencils and thought of nice things to write when the Luminarians arriv- ed. After the signing party com- plaints of sore arms were heard. By then everyone was tired and ready to sit down, relax, and look at his yearbook. Then came graduation, the cul- mination of four years of work. Good-byes were said, the under- classmen leaving for a few months, but the Seniors leaving with the assurance that God would be with them on their life's iourney Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs vnnnooxs . if , Q! Q ff, 'e Laci? Needs Hs students to brhqgit te Hie - I - r '5. , G 4 .yn ' N ' V 4 ' . 1 .. . . ' X Q i 15:8 4 D V IVA-s 4, ' Q5 ,X-W1 I 1 w , un, X E .Mi ,A .34 H rm' ,I 1 ' 0 , ' QW, 'F -ae . X 'jf' nl' . ' QA Xi' l?'4u':' nt ls' I ' v pf. ' 'muff lliuxj 'MM 4 gf 1' - v n 1 L 4. I JU ,xl 5 LY .X lx. K M . a 5. 5- - .VV ' 'Y ,. 4.5 Tx J-xl Q. -, 'I v . ' al A. traiv , K J-F ,'f :fw1 - I Ol' x T ' 1 1 F . ah... Q 4 . 'lv XJ' I ' A5 1 I6 . W' . .lf O Q... . 'k'V ,: 'H 'Q 4 , N., ,Na Q .1 .yn 4 V. ,K :QV +4 ff ' - ,.. u s .J . rd' ,.' t .xiii I 1, k X ' J I' 'LI' n x r Jw M32 ' In va K' ,v'.p,V4l1'.f' H . . , 1 M v K I ln P coven uv MYERS Still llur Help And Strength Must Come From God. Through The Dedicated Faculty At Ueneerdia 9 iw Y M ' xx, W ' ATMLL- l N I l. , kk Training Young People .LA P k -if i 4 i 7 , il- MI A. ' . V For Christian Living For Today... 1' .A ' ' ' f I il C351 sf -Hs fi ., E Vff 9 L '. Lf- ' - G,-f 5- 11 .1:.. gt, -1,-, .ga- - .l...l3'S! 4 As Woll As Tomorrow rw .H N Avi rl ' l 1-Q Back to school .... Faculty meetings .... First assignments . . . . l'llnevergetthose names straight . . . Study hall prob- lems .... Don'tuse run-on sentences .... Keep those desks ina straight line .... What did you say were 2 plus 2? .... Are you sure you put flour in the cookies? .... Grading endless papers .... Tests .... Take a letter and transcribe it accu- rately .... Keep the halls clean .... Report cards .... Do you have a hall pass? .... Watch those tardies .... Will the class please come to order .... Graduation, never thought to see the day that he would make it . . Operating and directing our school involves many problems and details. Performing the many duties of this tre- mendous task is the Executive Board composed of representatives from the thirteen congregations which make up the Fort Wayne Lutheran Association for Secondary Education. Also meeting the day to day prob- lems of the students are the principal and his assistant, Mr. Herbert Birkman and Mr. Edward Werner. Theirs is a iob of many responsibilities that at times seems to be unending, but also a grati- tying one as they see students of Con- cordia grow into fine, Christian leaders of tomorrow. To help them with their many tasks in the office are the school secretaries, who have done a fine iob . We sincerely thank all for their fine iob and pray that they will continue C .L.H.S . and obove all in providing that one needful thing---religious training. 3039 ,KW jjfy , A iw, 5.51 E MR. EDWARD WERNER, Assistant Principal and -NN Sponsored By SUNNY SCHICK me am be-it 'no has YW' 1 5 Supper re MR. HERBERT F. BIRKMAN, Principal. ady, L 4. I JU ,xl 5 LY .X lx. K M . a 5. 5- - .VV ' 'Y ,. 4.5 Tx J-xl Q. -, 'I v . ' al A. traiv , K J-F ,'f :fw1 - I Ol' x T ' 1 1 F . ah... Q 4 . 'lv XJ' I ' A5 1 I6 . W' . .lf O Q... . 'k'V ,: 'H 'Q 4 , N., ,Na Q .1 .yn 4 V. ,K :QV +4 ff ' - ,.. u s .J . rd' ,.' t .xiii I 1, k X ' J I' 'LI' n x r Jw M32 ' In va K' ,v'.p,V4l1'.f' H . . , 1 M v K I ln P 16 n REV. LK. MUHLENBRUCH fupper lefty A.B. Religion Senior Class Counselor Sponsor of Parish Workers Since 1952 REUBEN BULS Qcenterj M.A. Social Studies, Church History Senior Class Adviser, Sponsor of Chess Club, House Master Since 1951 ELMER F. FIEBIG flower lefty M.A, Mathematics Registrar, Freshman Class Adviser, Sponsor of Math Club Since 1945 GERHARD KORNTHEUER flower rightj M.A. English, German, Librarian Junior Class Adviser Since 1947 LESTER H. BAACK fupper right! M.A. Social Studies Director of Athletics Sophomore Class Adviser Since 1947 WALTER A, LOBITZ fcenterj M. A. Social Studies Freshman Class Counselor, Sponsor of Social Studies Club, Projectionists Club Since 1947 CLARK MOORE Qlower lefty B. S. Chemistry, Mathematics, Religion Junior Class Counselor, Sponsor of Science Club Since 1955 MRS, MADALYNE SCHMIDT flower righty B. S. Home Economics, Biology Sophomore Class Counselor, Sponsor of Junior Red Cross Since 1954 N- 5513214 4-ws -'1 - Q ESTHER ROSS CIOPJ A.B. Commercial Studies Freshman Class Counselor Since 1947 l-IEARLD J. PANNING Qcenterj Industrial Arts Driver Training Sophomore Class Counselor Luminarian Adviser Since 1946 MRS, LOUISE HALLER Qbottomj A.B. Home Economics my -M--h.,,WW,, Junior Class Adviser Sponsor of National Honor Society Since 1949 CAPT. RONALD VENDERLY ftop rightj P. M. S.8tT. Military Sophomore Class Counselor Sponsor of Officers Club and Rifle Club, Football Line Coach Since 1953 MARIORIE IE SSE Qcenterj B. S. ,59- L, Coooo S Zrnfw lpn IBNQLAIDS A157041 5011! -PA 'I 1' T MODEL 5' S410 TAIL 55 I C7!,4,P7S' 51461 ian .Sl IDES X FXLM Sffefrof 77e4,.+ eva f 1 's Girl's Physical Education, Health Freshman Class Counselor Sponsor of G.A,A, Since 1955 WILLIAM KOCH flower rightj B,A, Bookkeeping, Typing, Social Studies, Boy's Physical Education Head football and track coach Senior Class Counselor Since 1953 BYARD HEY flower lefty B, S, Geometry, Health Head basketball and baseball coach Freshman Class Counselor Sponsor of Lettermen's Club Since 1953 MRS. ADELINE BRUMBAUGH Qbortomy B.A. Latin, Speech, English Senior Class Counselor, Sponsor Latin Club and Speech Club Since 1953 of REINHOLD WERLING UOPF B, Mus. Music Junior Class Counselor, Sponsor of Sharps and Flats Since 1950 JOHN STURMFELS Qcenterj B. S. Arr, Social Studies Freshman Class Counselor, Sponsor of Sock and Buskin Since 1955 KURT M. JORDAN Qtopj B.A. English Senior Class Counselor, Lu-Hi- Voice Adviser Since 1955 ROBERT G. WELSCH fcenterj B. S. English, Religion Sophomore Class Counselor, Sponsor of Boy's and Girl's Glee Clubs Since 1955 MRS. ANNE REDMOND fbottomy English Since 1954 f Q' Z1 is ' x we s qws .Z ll 55,5 is A., , , is J 5 A535151 Registration .... Greeting old friends .... First Football game .... Hayricles .... Valpo Senior Day .... Speech Contest .... Senior assembly .... Class meetings . . . . Selecting namecards . . . . Decoratingfor Christmas . . . .Mid-semesterexams . . . .Sectionals . . . .Slum- ber parties .... Easter vacation .... Term papers .. . . . Skipday .... Cap and Gown Day .... Final, final exams .... Graduation Class Motto: For we, being many, are one in Christ. Class Flower: American Beauty Rose Class Colors: White and Gold X., 1 ' - f 5 A X1 ji f if 'Sa sg. . , 4 - 5? ' x x x wr N. Fenner fVice Presidenrj, B. Doerffler CPresidentJ, B. Rump Gecretaryj, Mr. R. Bula, Senior Class mdvisery, C. Sclieiderer K 'Treasurery Our high school life began at Concordia in l952, when as Freshman we entered the new build- ing for the first time, and explored it with the upperclassmen, As we, the first class to attend four years in the new building, leave it, we are still proud of it and can remember moments of triumphs and sorrows in our years at Concordia. We can still remember, four years ago, when as Freshman we roamed the halls trying to find the next room on our schedule card. Our Freshman year passed quickly, and soon we were Sopho- mores. As we settled down to the added responsi- bilities of our second year, we found ourselves ioining organizations, ready to become the lead- ers in a year or two. Again, as in our Freshman year, we held a hayride and presented our first class assembly. Soon we were upperclassmen, with the responsibility of showing leadership to the students. The first big event in our Junior year was My, but you look cute the receipt of our class rings, which had beer chosen the previous spring . Again, we held a hay- ride and planned a class party, the Hobo-Hop. As a class we sold greeting cards to meet part of the expenses of serving the Seniors at the annual banquet. We became Seniors and were looked on as the leaders of Concordia, as we found active members of our class in almost every organization . Our Senior year was filled with many activities, such as Senior Valpo Day, preparing for the Speech Contest, and Skip Day. On such occasions as Cop and Gown dayand the Senior Banquet, we felt a little sentimental that we would soonbe leaving theplace where we had learned much of the Christian way of life. We have many fond memories of our years at Concordia, and though we may never see our classmates again we ask God to continue to bless us and Concordia in the future years. ' F ' F -A End of a long day, Oh! my aching feel. 1 .. ff I fm Did you find yourself in that picture? PATRICIA ALBRECHT P a t t y . . ,Concordia's first queen .... i place in her heart for e ve ryo nc . . , victim of slumber party pranks. . . Come on, Jack! Booster Club 2,3,-1: Cheering Block 3, 4: G. A A.1,2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Lu-Hi-Voice 11 Luminarian 3, 4, Sock 8: Buskin 1, 2,3, NORMAN BOHN Norm , . carefree. . . never ta ke s life seriously. . ,a faithful friend. . . quiet. Rifle Club 3g Rifle Team 3, 4. RAY BOWERS Known for his pink and red face. . ,loves niilita ry life. . .a staunch supporter of the National Guard, Football lg Military Officer 4: Officers Club 4, Rifle Club 3,45 Snap Squad 3, -1. JACQUALINE BREWER jackie , . .carefree. . . artistic aptitude.. .quiet when asleep. Booster Club 2g Choir 4, G A,A 1,2 Glee Club 1,2,3, Librarian 1, 2, 3, Luminarian 3,4g Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Sock Sa Buskin 1. CAROL BROOKMYER Ivliss Society. . . neatdresser. . . well versed in social graces.. .all around office girl, Booster Club 2, 3. Secretary 4g Cheering Block 3,41 Future Teachers of America 21 G A.A. 1, 21 Junior Red Cross 3, 45 National Honor Society 3, 4. Sock 8: Buskin 1, 2. DAVID BAALS Claucle . . .neatclresser... cheery disposition always ready to give a lift to a downcast pal. . . Band 1,23 Choir 3,4g German Club Secretary 3. DAVID BORCHELT Dave , . .one of the boys., . life of the party. . .enjoys dragging with his hot O1ds ... teacher's headache. Baseball 1,2g Latin Club 39 Math Club 3,41 Science Club 3. IUDITH BRETT Ju d y . , overflowing source of merriment. . . can't sit still, , , impetuous giggle ...devilish nature. Booster Club 2,3, 43 Cheering Block 3,4g Choir 3,4g G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club? Inter-Com- Choir 31 Junior Red Cross 23 Latin Clu b 3, Lu-1-li-Voice 33 Parish Workers 3g Science Club 3. VERNON BRIGMAN Vern . . .fancy dresser.. . Physical Education sta ndout.,. cheerful disposition... works hard when he works. Track 3. NANCY BROWN trim, soft spoken. . . you notice her by the noise she doesn't make . . .loves her Scotty G A A 1,2g National Honor Society 43 Social Studies Club 1,2, 3, 4. ORPHA BULMAHN 'Orph . . , reserved intelligence ...neat and ladylike, , , some say she's shy, others doubt it. Booster Club 2,3545 Cheering Block 3,44 Class Secretary 25 G.A.A 1, Secretary 2, Treasurer 3,45 Latin Club 1, Secretary 25 Lu-l-li-Voice 2, 3 Managing Editor 45 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4. IUDITH CARLES Judy . . . blond, , ,has interests elsewhere... avid letter writer. BRUCE DAMMEYER wise wit. . . singular sense of humor...brash with the boys, timid with the girls. Baseball 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 35 Football 3,41 Latin Club25 Letter- men's Club 3,45 Math Club 25 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 2, 3, 4, PAULA DOEHRMAN strawberry blond, , ,honest and friendly, , ,style all her own, .. likes good, clean Coke, Band 1, 25 Booster Club 3,45 Glee Club 1, 2: Inter-Com-Choir 3, -1-:Lu-Hi-Voice 4: Orchestra 2, 35 Parish Workers Treasurer 35 Social Studies Club 2, 3, 4, LARRY DREYER little man with a big spirit, ,, a go-getter. . .has the initiative to accomplish. German Club 25 Projectionists Club 43 Rifle Club 3, P' 47 fi 1 .ff 3 X fjf lug F B' JUDITH BURHOP Judy . . . poised woman of the world, , , whiz at the keyboard, . , prefers canapes to hamburgers... blend of intelligence and charm, Booster Club 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 2, Jun tor Red Cross 1, 2, 35 Latin Club, Pt. Chairman 25 Na- tional Honor Society 3,45 Orchestra 45 Parish Workers 25 Sharps 81 Flats Secretary 2, 4, President35 Speech Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 45 Sock 8a Buskin 1, 2, 35 String Ensemble 45 Student Council 2, MARLENE COLICHO Maru, , ,hardworking. . . future teacher. . .natty dresse r . . .likes them tall, blond, and handsome. Booster Club 2, 3,45 B-team Cheerleader fp Choir 3,45 Class Treasurer 2,35 Future Teacher of America 2,3, Vice-President 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Junior Red Cross lg Latin Club 2, Treasurer 555 Lu- Hi-Voice 45 National Honor Socie- ty 3,45 Parish Workers 35 Social Studies Club 2, 3, T re a sure r 45 Sock 8: Buskin 15 Student Council 4 JANICE DOCTOR Jan , . . laughs easily, , , sweet and true friend, , , best friend is the telephone. Booster Club 1, 2, 45 Cheering Block 45 Choir 3,45 G A. A, 1,25 Glee Club 1,25 Inter-Com-Choir 3,45 Luminarian 3, 4, BYRON DOERFFLER Buzz . . .polished athlete... capable le a de r... completely at home in any crowd, , ,lady killer? Baseball 2,3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 35 Class Vice-Presi- dent 1, President 2,45 Football 1, 2,3, Co-Captain 45 Glee Club 2, 45 Latin Club 25 Lettermen's Club 3, Vice-President 45 SocialStudies Club 1,2,3,4p Student Council 1, 2, 4, Vice-President 35 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN DUTTON friendly sarcasm. . .delights in stumping teachers with big ques- tions. . .argumentive. . .never lets a friend down. Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4. - I - r '5. , G 4 .yn ' N ' V 4 ' . 1 .. . . ' X Q i 15:8 4 D V IVA-s 4, ' Q5 ,X-W1 I 1 w , un, X E .Mi ,A .34 H rm' ,I 1 ' 0 , ' QW, 'F -ae . X 'jf' nl' . ' QA Xi' l?'4u':' nt ls' I ' v pf. ' 'muff lliuxj 'MM 4 gf 1' - v n 1 MARTIN EHLEN Marty , , ,debonair gentleman , 5 .kind and considerate.. .devoted to his profession. . . liked by all. Band 2, 35 Choir 35 Dorm Coun- cil 45 Inter-Com-Choir 35 Latin Club 35 Lu-Hi-Voice 35 National Honor Society 45 Sock SL Buskin 35 Student Council 3. RICHARD ERNSTING Dick ,,,hot drummer. . . takes nothing seriously.. . always flying low. Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Luminarian 2, 35 Orchestra 1,2,3,4. MARILYN FIEBIG dependable. . .w orthknowing .,, true Christian girl. . .pals a- round with Joyce. Booster Club 3,45 Cheering Block 3, 45 Choir 3, 45 Future Teach- ers of America 2,3, Secretary- Treasurer 45 Glee Club 15 Inter- Com-Choir 45 Librarian 1, 2, 3, 45 National Honor Society 3, Secre- tary-Treasurer 45 Parish Workers 35 Social Studies Club 1. SHIRLEY FREDE always willing to accept re- sponsibilities, , , true friendliness ...loves parties...experienced cheerleader. Booster Club 2,3,45 Cheer- leader2,3,45G.A.A.15GleeClub 1,25 Junior Red Cross 1,2,35 Lu- Hi-Voice 25 Luminarian 3, Editor 45 Social Studies Club l,2,3,45 Sock Sr Buskin 1, 2, 4. CAROLYN FUCHS sweet and sincere.. . thought- ful, silenttype. , . loyal. . .devoted to Perfect's. Booster Club 2,3,45 Choir 35 Glee Club 25 Latin Club 3, Secre- tary 45 Luminarian 3,45 Parish Workers 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4. Sf T4 75? 1'-,x fv- tg, ! Es MARLENE ENDORF little one.. .man's lady. , , little from the top of her head to the bottom of her toes. Booster Club 35 G.A.A. 15 Glee Club 25 Junior Red Cross 35 Luminarian 3, 45 Sock 84 Buskin 15 Twirler 2, Vice-President 3, 4, NOEL FENNER superb in military affairs... always out for a good time.. .rosy cheeks, 5 ,sparkling humor. Booster Club 35 Choir 35 Class Vice-President 3, 45 In te r -Com- Choir 35 La tin C lu b 25 Military Officer 3, Lt. Col, 45 Snap Squad 2, 35 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Student Council 2, 4. SHERRY FLESI-EER short, sweet, cute, neat, . . . enormous w a r d r o b e . . .kittenish humor. . . nice things come in small packages. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3,45 Cheerleader, B-Team 25 G.A,A. 1,2, 3,45 Glee Club 1, 25 Junior Red Cross 1, 2, Secretary 45 Librarian 45 Speech Club Vice- President 45 Sock 84 Buskin 4. PATSY FRIDDLE beautiful brown eyes. . .jet propelled, . .always mad, but not for long. . . I hate you! Cheering Block 45 Choir 45 Glee Club 1, 25 Inter-Com-Choir 45 Lu- Hi-Voice 35 Circulation Manager 45 Sock Sc Buskin 2, 3, DAVID GALLMEYER Dave .. .a sure shot on the rifle range. . .the good times will c o m e , especially if we help. . . happy-go-lucky. Military Officer 45 Rifle Club l,2, 3, President 45 Rifle Team 1, 2,3, Captain 4. CHARLOTTE GERBERDING Char . . . our favorite D.1. ,,dramatic sage. , ,musically in- clined. . .no trouble combing her hair. Cheering Block 45 Choir 3,45 G. A, A. 1, 2, 35 GleeClub25 Inter- Com-Choir45 Latin Club25 Lumi- narian 35 Scok 8a Buskin 1,3,45 Twirler 1, 2, 3. PAUL GERLACH likes to be alive..,always wears a big smile. Latin Club 35 Parish Workers 3, Recorder 4. ARNOLD GROTRIAN amiable...easy to get along with. . .always a friendly word. Cross Country 35 German Club 35 Junior Red Cross 3. JAMES HAENFTLING Jim , . .alwaysloyal to Balti- more... brain without books. . . has Southern viewpoints. . .believesin frankness. Chess Club 45 German Club 35 Junior Red Cross 35 Latin Club 2, 35 Military Officer 45 Speech Club 4. RICHARD HARSHMAN Dick . . . known for his every ready dimples. . . loves to sleep... powerful su p po r te r of Muncie Central. Chess Club 3, 45 Lu-Hi-Voice 35 Projectionist Club 45 Rifle Club 4. is-x Y? qi? i 'Ya vig-. :re'4: '116ti. T, '. , ,,t,',,..,f.', , , ,, 47 fi' TZ? .. ,. ...X . GLORIA GERKE a basketball fan...silent ob- server. . .takeseverything slow and easy. . .never gets excited. Cheering Block 3, 45 Junior Red Cross 35 Parish Workers 4. LARRY GOEGLEIN baby face. . .utilizes his many talents in sports,.,it is the men that cause the women to dislike each other. Baseball 2,3,45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Football2, 3, 45 Lettermenfs Club 3,45 Student Council 3,45 Track 4. BONITA GRUNERT Bonnie . . .conscientious worker. , .sincere to her friends, ., future school te a che r . , , second home, Meyers Brothers. Booster Club 2, 3,45 Choir 3, 45 Future Teachers of America 3, 4: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 1, 2,3,45ltlIe1'-COFII -Choir 3,45 Parish Workers 35 Science Club 25 Sharps 8a Flats 2, 3, 45 Social Stud- ies Club 1, 2, 3, 45 String Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 45 Twirler 1, 2, IEANETTE HAI-IN Jeannie . . . known for her long blond hair and blue eyes...quiet . . .ne at in appearance.. .sweet voice. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3,45 Choir 3,45 Future Teachers of America 45 G.A.A. 1,25 Glee Club 25JLll'l101' Red Cross 2, 35 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, JACK HEIN willing to try anything once. . . tiny class ring. . .hardwood hustler , , ,gleam in his eye often due to a Pat on the back, Baseball 2, 3,45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 2, 35 Cross Country 35 Football 45 Future T e a c he rs of America 2, 3, President 45 Glee Club 35 Latin Club 25 Lettermen's Club 3,45 Track 1, 2,3,4, MARGARET HERZOG future cover girl of Today's Secretary . . .has dignity of her own, . , earnestin allher endeavors , . , flaming red hair. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cherring Block 3, 45 Choir 3,45 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3,45 Glee Club 1, 25 Inter-Com -Choir 45 Junior Red Cross 1, 25 Parish Workers 2, 35 Social Studies Club 2, 3, 4. ROBERT HGEPPNER Bob . . , happy-go-lucky. . . a joker. . .full of laughs. , , loves to tease. Basketball lg Football 2, ERNEST KALB Ernie . ..known for his easy brand of conversing..,witty as a jokebook, , ,class cut-up, , , Aww- Come on! Band 1,25 Choir 35 Glee Club 35 Student Council 4. SANDRA KEMPF Sandy . , .new around school , , , like d by everyone.. . Arnie's girl. Cheering Block 45 Choir 45 G, A. A. 4g Junior Red Cross 4. DONALD KLEINSCHMIDT Don . . .a true scholar serious but loves his fun, , , will see the top of the world, Basketball 1, 2, 35 Choir 3, 45 Class O ffi c e r Vice -President 25 Football 2, 3, 45 Future Teachers of America 35 Inter-Com-Choir 3,45 Latin Club 2, President 35 Letter- men's Club 3,45 Military Officer 45 National!-Ionor Society 35 Pres- ident 45 Social Studies Club 1,25 P re s i 0 e nt 3, Vice-President 45 Student Council 3, DAVID HIPKINS Dave . , . shutter-bug. . . great with the camera, , , always ready to follow the crowd. ,.cheery fellow with a good natured disposition. Luminarian 45 Military Officer 45 Rifle Club 35 Snap Squad 2,3, LORET TA HOFIUS full of fun... true friend to those who know her...always friendly, Booster Club 3,45 Cheering Block 3,45 Choir 3,45 G.A.A. 1, 25 Glee Club l,2gIl1t81'-COlTl- Choir 3,45 Librarian 1,25 Lu-l-Ii- Voice 2,3, Business Manager 45 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Sock 84 Buskin 1, RICHARD KAMMEYER Dick , . .good natured, care- free. , , a full time friend. . . out for a good time. Choir 2, 35 Cross Country 3, 45 Inter-Com -Choir 35 Latin Club 35 Lettermen's Club 45 Math Club 3, 45 Parish Workers 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 35 Science Club President 4, RALPH KERN exuberant cut-up...lends jo V i a l ity to atmosphere around him, , ,real virtues are hidden, Ju nior Re d Cross 2, 35 Latin Club 35 Luminarian 45 S c i e n c e Club 3, Vice-President 4, RONALD KLEINSCHMIDT Ron , , .always a friendly smile. . .full of fun. . .easy going, Basketball 15 Football1,25 Math Club 4. ANNE KLOPSCH car hotrod. ..talkative . . . bookkeeping whiz. . . favorite store, Kresges . Booster Club 2,3,45 Cheering Block 3, 45 G. A.A, 1, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Junior Red Cross 25 Librar- ian 45 Parish Workers 2. KARL KOSTOFF out for fun and usually finds it 5 , ,not easily angered, but don't tempt him, , .gridiron great, , . knows and loves football. Basketball 15 Football 1,2,3, 45 Glee Club 45 Golf l,2,3,45 Letterman's Club 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. SUZANNE LAHRMAN Suzie , . . devoted to art and Fritz. . .ice skating fiend. . .favor- ite expression, Chooomm! Booster Club 2,3,45 Cheering Block 3,45 Choir 3, 45 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 25Il1te1'-COl'rl- Choir 45 Junior Red Cross 2,35 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT LEPPER BO b . . .happy-go-lucky. . . an optimist.. .has a ready laugh, Rifle Club 35 Projectionist 4. ROGER LINKER shy, jolly, beneath a dignified exterior. ..a steady friend. ..not influenced by gossip, Future Teachers ofAmerica 3, 45 German Club 3, 'N Q..- 65+ VII , MARY LOU KOEHLINGER quietuntil you get to know her , , , typing, her favorite. . . good to have around . . .expert at giving wisecracks. Boo ste r Club 3, 45 Cheering, Block 3, 45 G,A.A. 1, 3, 45 Science Club 2. ARNOLD KRONE quiet and friendly. . , mainstay of the armory crew. . .takes a lot teasing. German Club 35 Math Club 3, 4. JOYCE LEPPER Ioycie . . . bundle of fun and merriment. . . makes giggling her pastime . ..loves to talk., .pals around with Marilyn, Cheering Block 45 Future Teachers of A me r i ca 3, 45 Glee Club 15 Junior Red Cross 25 Parish Workers 3. SUZIE LINDEMAN Tooz . . .Carefree, , ,talkative . . .lots of fun, , , a bit stubborn at time.. . a pal to all. Booster Club 2,35 Cheering Block 45 G.A.A. 1,25 Glee Club 15 Lu-Hi-Voice 1,2,3,45 Sock 84 Buskin 1. WALTER LOBITZ Wally . . . a Christian scholar , . 5 reads alot... talks with author- ity on scientific subjects. Band 1,25 Choir 35 Math Club 45 National Honor Society 4. IANICE LOEFFLER Jan , . .quiet until you get to k no w her. . .1ong, black hair, , , crazy about cars, Booste r Club 3,-1, Cheering Block 53, -1,G,A. A, 1, 2, Glee Club i,3,-L, Junior Red Cross 1,2, Lib- rarian l,2, 3, -1, Parish Workers 2, Science Club 1, 2. PAUL MANSKE love to fool around and just have fun. . .honor student... swift to smile, slow to anger. . .always be remembered, Baseball '2,3, Basketball 1,2, 3,-1, Choir 3, Class President 3, Cross Country 2, 3,43 Future Teach- ers of America 2, Latin Club 2, Lettermen's Club 3, President 4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Social Studies Club 1,2,3,4, Student Council 3, President 4, Track 1, 2,3,-L, DALE MAYER the proverbial regular guy ,, , doesn't let worries get him down , , , speaks his mind. Chess Club 3, 4, Future Teach- ers of America 3, 4, Latin Club 3, Science Club 3, PAUL MEITZ loves cars, , ,will end up as a mechanic. . .Cl0esn't care for school ...if it's been tried with a car, Paul has done it. Math Club 4, Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, NORMA MERKLE a true friend. . . bubbling with laughter.. .willing worker. . . al- ways ready for a good time. Cheering Block 3,4, G,A.A. 1,2, Glee Club 1,2, Junior Red Cross 3, 4, Luminarian 3, 4, si N DCT: tn, 1 sunf- '6' 5 K' Qtr? SXSW DON LUEBKE loves noisy cars.. .a great sound effects man. . .-canhave fun anywhere. Math Club 4, Rifle Team 1, JO ANNE MARTIN quiet, reserved,,,true friend to those who know her...smooth in appearance. . .ha s her future mapped out for her. G. A.A, 1,2, Glee Club 1,2, 4, Librarian 2, Twirler 1, ROGER MEEKS gets along with a11...se,rious ,,,devoted to the Military and Music Departments, Band 1,2,3,4, Band Council 3, President 4, Choir 2,3, Cross Country 3, Dorm Council 1,2,3, President 4, Glee Club 1, Inter- Com -Choir 3, Lettermen's Club 4, Military Officer 4, Orchestra 3, Science Club 3, Speech Club 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, FRED MELCHER friendly. . .helpful. . .a goo d pal. . .military minded. Baseball 3, Glee Club 3, Mili- tary Officer 4, Rifle Club 1,3,4, Rifle Team 3,-4, MARIANNE MEYER sincere.. . makes a good time out of everything. . . possessor of fine Christian virtues, Band 1,2, 3, Council 4, Booster Club 2,3,4, G,A.A. 1,2,4, Glee Club 1, 2, Latin Club 2, Luminarian 3, 4, Orchestra 3, 4, Sharps 8: Flats 2,3, Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARILYN MILLER quiet to those who don't know her...jolly to those who do,,, loads of personality. . , a palto all, Booster Club 2,3,4g Cheering Block 3,4, Future Teachers of America 3, G.A.A. 1,2,4, Glee Club 1, Junior Red Cross 3, Latin Club 2,3, Lu-Hi-Voice 1, Parish Workers 3, 4, ALLEN NAHRWOLD never far from smiling. . . quiet . . .friend to those who RYIOW him. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Council Vice-President 4, Junior Red Cross 3, Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4, SocialStud- ies Club 1,2, 3,4. MARILYN NAUMAN smart, ambitious, and friendly ,, ,willing worker. . . a person worth knowing. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Council Secretary 3,4, Choir 3,4, Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Latin Club 2, Lu-Hi- Voice 2,3,4, National Honor Society 3, 4, Orchestra 1,2, 3, 4, Parish Workers 3, Science Club 3, Secretary 3, Sharps 84 Flats Presi- dent 2, Vice-President 3, Activity Chairman 4, Social Studies Club 2,3,4, Sock 8.1 Buskin 1,3, JOAN NIEMEYER Jo , . .she and her Studebaker are the bestof friends, . .very easy to get along with, Booster Club 2, 3, 4, Cheering Block 3,4, Future Teacher of America 4, G.A.A. 1,2,3, Glee Club 1,2,3,4, Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, Librarian 1,2, 3,4, Science Club 1,2, SocialStudies Club 1,2, 3, Sock 81. Buskin 1, AMELIA NOBIS Lyn ...a newcomer who easily found her way into the life of the students... quiet. . . sincere . . .graceful and sophisticated, Booster Club 4, Cheering Block 4, G. A. A, 4, Junior Red Cross 4, Parish Workers 4, 3 fi U X this X 5 N .V .1 A 1'-,X gn.. f' N , . . -55 , f2 '7u 31 PHYLLIS MITTERMAIER quiet, understanding,,,true friend, , industrious, , ,will succeed in music. Band l,2,3, Council 4, Choir 3, Future Teachers of America 2, 3, Vice-President 4, Glee Club 2, Latin Club 2,3, Lu-Hi-Voice 1, Orchestra 3,4, National Honor Society 3,4, Parish Workers 2,3, Science Club 1,'2, Sharps St Flats 2, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4, Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4, PAULA NAHRWOLD an enthusiastic giggler... talkative...modest about her marimba and John, Booster Club 2, 3, 4, Cheering Block 4, Choir 3,4, G. A,A. 1,2, Glee Club 1,2, Inter-Com-Choir 3,4, Lu-Hi-Voice 2,3,4, Sock SL Buskin 1, 3, GARY NIIEMAN tries to get to the bottom of things. . . lo ve s Warsaw. . . serious in class. , .real sharp. Band 1,2, 3, Band Council2, 3, Choir 2,3, Future Teachers of America Vice-President 2, Glee Club 2, Inter-Com-Choir 3, Latin Club 2, Luminarian 4, Military Officer 4, Orchestra 1,2, 3, Sharps SL Flats Treasurer 2, Snap Squad 3, Sock SL Buskin 1, 2, Vice-President 3. JOHN NLEMEYER Johnny . . .e x pe rt shot... a real friend.. , likes a good time, , , has the prettiest Toni in school, German Club2, Military Offi- cer 4, Rifle Club 1,2,3,4, Rifle Team 2, 3, Co-Captain 4, Science Club 2, WANDA OHNESORGE n a t t y dresser. . , sophisticated , , , slo w but accurate. . .diligent inquirer of the reason why, Booster Club 3, G.A,A, 1,2, Junior Red Cross 3, Latin Club 2, Lu-Hi-Voice 2, Luminarian 3,4, Sock 8: Buskin 1,2, WILLIAM PHILLIPS Bi1l . . .sharp dresser. . .suave and smooth... is set for life . . . makes annual visits to Florida. Baseball 25Basketball 15 Foot- ball lg Future Teachers ofAmerica 35 Latin Club 25 Track 1. IANE POEHLER love to ice skate...out for a good time...sings low bass in cheering block. Band 1, 25 Booster Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 35 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Presi- dent 45 Glee Club 1, 25Il'1t6t-COITl- Choir 35 Junior Red Cross 1, 25 Orchestra 3,45 Science Club 1,25 Sharps 81 Flats 25 Sock 8a Buskin l, 2, 3, Vice-President 45 String En- semble 4. DORIS PRIFOGLE sincere, friendly... has a happy smile for everyone. . . dis- tinctly feminine. Booster Club 25 Cheering Block 3, 45 Future Teachers of America 45 G,A, A, 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 25 Latin Club 2, 35 Parish Workers 3, 45 Science Club 4. RICHARD RIDLEY Dick , . . football, basketball .. .baseball.. .loves to tease... has made a hit with everyone. ,, true gentleman. Baseball 3, 45 Basketball l,2, 3, 45 Chess Club 35 Cross Country 35 Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 25 Latin Club 25 Lettermen's Club 3, 45 Track 1, 2, 3, 4. BEVERLY RUMP Bev , . .sparkling and radiant . . .a snappy dresser. . .has her fu- ture planned. . .a perfect nurse to be. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45Class Treasurer 1, Sec- retary 45 G,A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1,25 Junior Red Cross 2, 3, President 45 Latin Club 25 Lu-Hi- Voice 2,1145 Science Club 25 Son ial Studies Club l,2,3,4- Speech Club 45 Student Council 2. X 3 1 3'q'K .Ms .is L.: 32 PAUL PILLSBURY loves cars, girls., and a good time. . . likes to work as much as he likes school. Basketball Manager 25 Future Teachers of America 3,45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Latin Club 25 Math Club President 4. RICHARD PRANGE serious and conscientious has a seldom shown gay side. . . leads Concordia's jazz band. Band 45 Future Teachers of America 2, 3, 4. MAURICE RICE quiet, easy going... likes to design custom built cars. Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Rifle Club 3, 45 Track 1. CAROLYN ROUDEBUSH new, but not for long. . . fits in anywhere. . .has but one main in- terest. . . disarming smile. Igniirgrik Twirlers 4. MARCIA RUMP lviarsh . . .quiet and reserved ...sincere. . . always has a smile for everyone...has succeeded in all her endeavors. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45 Choir 35 Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 45 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1,25 Latin Club 25 Lu-Hi- Voice Assistant News Editor 3, News Editor 45 National Honor Society 45 Social Studies Club 2, 3,45 Speech Club 4. .OIS RUPRIGHT a blast to the cheering block ,. . a library enthusiast. . .lots of fun. . .hares term papers. Booster Club 2, 3, 4, Cheering Rlock 3, 4, G, A, A, 1, 2, Glee Club l,2,3,4, Junior Red Cross 3, Li- Jrarian 2, 3, 4, Science Club 2, Sock K Buskin 1, 2. RICHARD RUWALD so innocent and yet so guilty . .easy going. ..enjoys life as it S. Band 1, 2,Chess Club 3, Vice- Jresident 4. CARROLL SCHEIDERER Toot ... takes the world in ttride. . .his car is his pride and joy ..can be counted on for a laugh it anytime. Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Z, 3, Choir 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 2, :ootball 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, nter-Com-Choir 2, 3, 4, Letter- nen's Club 4, Math Club 4, Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. IAMES SCHLUND Iim ,..equipped with a big rmile.. .always friendly.. .tallest guy in school. Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, Football 4, Math Club 3, 4, Military Office 4, Latin Club 2, Track 3, 4, FRED SCHROEDER cheerful, likeable guy... : a re free and casual. . . friendly smile for everyone . . , extremely excitable in card games. Band 1,2, Chess Club 4, Foot- aall 1, 2, 3,-4, German Club 2, 3, Slee Club 2, 3, Lettermen's Club 4, Math Club 3, 4, Track 3. FllEDl1RICl'l RUSCII Fritz . . . superb in military affairs... able to overcome any obstacle. . .learning to like art. Booster Club 2,3, Choir 4, Cross Country 3, Future Teachers of America 2, Latin Club President 2, 3, Lu-Hi-Voice 2, Military Officer 4, National Honor Society 3, 4,Rifle Club 3, Snap Squad 2, 3, Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4, CAROLYN SCHEIDERER Tootie . .. bubbling with personality. . .looks fo rw a rd to letters postmarked Valpo . .. a brown-haired beauty. Booster Club 2, 3, Vice-Presi- dent 4, Cheering Block 3, 4, Choir 3, Class Treasurer 4, G, A,A, 1, 2, Glee Club l, 2,Junior Red Cross 4, Latin Club 2, Lu-Hi-Voice 2, 3, Feature Editor 4, National Honor Society 4, Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Speech Club 4. ORVIN SCHLEGEL bound to he a success in music . ..would trade his stationery for anything. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Council 3, 4, Choir 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Inter- Com-Choir 3, Military Office 4, Orchestra 2,3, Parish Workers 3, Sharps 81 Flats 3, 4, Snap Squad 3, 4, Sock Sc Buskin 2. ONALEE SCHMIDT OHI1if2 . . happy-go-lucky. . . milk white complexion. . .her speech is interpieced with giggles . . . Miss Inquisitive. Booster Club 2, 3, Cheering Block 4, G. A,A. 1, Glee Club 1, 2, Junior Red Cross 3, Luminarian 3, 4, Sock Sc Buskin 1,ATxE?2T 3, Vice -President 4, HENRY SCHROEDER Hank , , , gets red as fire when he blushes, small but mighty... Captain Venderly's secretary. Choir 3, 4, German Club 2, Math Club 3, Military Officer 4, ROBERT SCHWALM Bob , . .c he m i st enthusiast ...loads of fun. . .Snap Squad head- aches. Basketball 15 Booster Club 35 Glee Club 35 Military Officer 45 Rifle Club 45 Safety Council 35 Snap Squad 2, 3, 4. KEITH SIMERMAN quiet...takes life slow and easy...takes a lot of teasing... always a smile on his face. Art Club 45 Track 3. STANFORD STURM Stan . . . one man co me dy show...slight smile all the time ...never gets mad. . . appears to be quiet, Choir 45 Glee Club 3. PATRICIA TESSMAN Patty . . . short but fast. . .a leader in all she undertakes. . . liked by all. . . everflowing source of merriment. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45 Choir 35 G. A. A, l,2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Junior Red Cross 1, 2, President 3, Vice-Presi- dent 45 Latin Club 35 National Honor Society 45 Parish Workers 25 Science Club 25 Social Studies Club 2, 3,45 Sock 81 Buskin 15 Student Council 1, 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 45 Twirlers 2, 3, 4. GLORIA VAN OSDALE a unique sense of humor, , . full of life and spirit to those who know her. . . always out for a good time. Cheering Block 3, 45 Choir 45 G,A, A. 25 Glee Club 1, 25 Librar- ian 351.11-Hi-VOICE l,2, 3,45 Twirler 1, 2, 3. .45 QUN Z Jai, x E' ki' RUTH SEDDELMEYER secretary of tomorrow... prossesses intelligence, sincerity, and a pleasant disposition. . . a true Christian girl. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Point Recorder 45 Glee Club 25 Junior Red Cross 35 Luminarian 3, Liter- ary Editor 45 Nationalionor Soci- ety 3, 45 Parish Workers 3, Presi- dent 4g Social Studies Club 1,2,3, 4. MERILYNN SMITH Sue , ..a born actress... smooth in manner, voice, and appearance.. .always in a hurry, but never on time. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45 Choir 3, President 45 G. A. A. 1, 25 Glee Club 1, 2, 35 Junior Red Cross 3, 45 Inter-Com- Choir 3, 45 Lu-Hi-Voice 1, 2, 35 Luminariai45 Sock 8: Buskin 1, 2, flikesident 45 Speech Club Treas- urer 4. DONALD TENNISON Don ...blond...quiet at times. . . loves his Spearmint. Baseball 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Cross Country 45 Football 35 Letter- men's Club 3,45 Track 1. CONNIE UMBER a smile a minute... a heart of gold . . . captivating . . , mischie- vous. Bo o s te r Club 2, 35 Cheering Block 45 G. A, A, 1, 2, 4, Vice- President 35 Junior Red Cross 35 Lu-Hi-Voice 2, 3, 45 Sock 8a Buskin 1,25 Twirler l,2, President 3, 4. JAMES VON DEYLEN Peanut , , , never has any cares or worries. . .good natured. . .one of the boys always on the go. . . ham- burger anyone? Choir 35 Future Teachers of America 25 Glee Club 35 Latin Club 2. PATRICIA WALTERS carefree. . .talkative. . .under- standing. . .ple a s i n g personality . . . stylish. Cheering Block 35 Future Teacher of America 35 G. A, A, 15 Glee Club 1, 2:Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 45 gminarian 3, 45 Social Studies Club 1. JOHN WENDT known for scientific outlook the talent of making friends . . .brain without books. Chess Club 3, Secretary- Treasurer 45 Choir 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 15 Inter-Com-Choir 45 Math Club 3, 45 Science Club Treasurer 35 Sharps 8a Flats 45 Social Studies Club 2, 3, 45 Sock 84 Buskin 35 Speech Club President 4. DARWIN WEZLING has a friendly Hi for every- one. . . one of Co a ch 's helping hands... an avid sports fan. Basketball Manager 3, 45 Foot- ball Manager 45 German Club 25 Lettermen's Club 4. JOYCE WILSON classy lass carefree and happy... seldom seen without a smile.. .prefers fun to homework. Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45 G, A. A, 2, 35 Glee Club 25 Junior Red Cross 3, 45 Luminarian 3, 4. KAREN WORDEN outstanding athlete among the girls. . energetic, unpredictable in her way. . . a great basketball fan . . . cheering block headaches. Booster Club President 3, 45 Cheering Block 3, 45 Choir 35 G, A, A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 25 Junior Red Cross 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 45 Latin Club 2, 35 Luminarian 2, 3, Business Manager 45 Student Council 2, 3. 5X '19 'Q' l it.. '27 FAITH WEBER c a p a b le leader.. .vigor and vitality. . .headline headaches, ,. doodler, Booster Club 2, 3, 45 Cheering Block 3,45 Choir 35 G. A, A, 1, Sports Head 2, Point Recorder 3, Vice-President 45 Glee Club 1, 25 Junior Red Cross Treasurer 15 Latin Club 25 Lu-Hi-Voice 1, 2, 3, Editor 45 National Honor Society 3, 45 Sharps 3a Flats 2, 35 Social Studies Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Sock St Buskin Treasurer 3. MARY WENGERT always pleasant and friendly .. . not a care inthe world. . . makes Bear Lake her second home. Booster Club 3,45 Cheering Block 3, 45 G,A. A. 35 Glee Club 2, 3,45 Junior Red Cross 35 Parish Workers 3. !f'Tw'7 'l v I x -..1.,,.,ki CLARK WILKIE natural born farmer. . . likes to study when there 's nothing else to do. Band 1, 25 Chess Club 45 Glee Club 15 Orchestra 2, 35 Parish Work- ers 2, 35 Track 1. BARBARA WINDHORST Barb . . .an individualist. . . knows her mind and speaks it... well rounded personality mis- chievous grin. Booster Club 2, 45 Cheering Block 45 G, A, A, 1, 3, 45 Junior Red Cross 3, 45 Lu minarian 3, Make-up Editor LR Sock 81 Buskin 1. KENNETH WYNEKEN Ken . .. lover of the classics ...loyal to his comrades. . , doesn't let his size get him down. Choir 2, 3, Vice-President 45 German Club 35 Glee Club 15 Inter- Com-Choir 2, 3,45 Latin Club 45 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Sharps 8: Flats 2, 3, President 45 String Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4, DAVID YOUNG Dave . .. gets a long with everyone. . . quietly contented with living. . . seldom seen without his car. Basketball lg Football 1, 2g Glee ROBERT THIEROFF Bob . . . a newcomer. . .liked by everyone. . .faithful to Ohio. Club 3. THEODORE WAGNER Nof Ted ...notacare in the Plcfured world...has ideas all his own. Basketball lg Chess Club 4g Football lg Rifle Club 3. See o l Born with '1 ' ' y u ater 'gatorg when your a st ver spoon in his mouth. legs are straighter. cf, Ten hut I We Shlur I 1 I-leave-ho, you hearties! Studying your Civics? Wish we all had that lucky number. Oh-ohl Moments to remember. . . Sponsored By KNIPSTEIN PHARMACY AMOS PHARMACY X X an . K. SQ 'M Ne, W. , ,LX I , 1 ll- iv- 1,1 lit-fx: tt Qi f'xXlX'i S Now where was my next class .... Getting to know the teachers .... Electing class officers .... Oh! that photographers flash .... What shall we clo at the assembly? .... There's the bell, just madeit . 0 . . Decorating the halls for Christmas .... Looking forward to vacations .... Trading class pictures . . . . Skip Day, the Seniors are gone .... Last day of school for another year . . ,'1.l! wi 4' il gif! i-f- i l , , Mary Ann Koeneman, Treasurerg Ron Roemer, Vice-Presidemg Mr. G. Kornlheuer, Class Adviserg Ed Saffen, Presidemg Shirley Berning, Secretary. .l Realizing that halfofour high school days were past, we came back last fall determined to make a success of our Junior Year. We began working toward thatsuccess by tak- ing an active part in the leadership of the school we had come to know so well . ln planning the class assemblies and parties we learned one of the basics of leadership, that of co-operation and Christian good will. unio PS The traditional Senior Banquetgave us another challenge along our road to success. As a result of our planning and work we were rewarded with a banquet long to be remembered. Receiving our class rings made us look forward to the day when we would become the leading citizens ofConcordia . Our activities, under God's guidance, this past year have been leading us to- ward that goal. Fred Haegert I A Jim Norden - , .gf A Dan Tagtmeyer ' Q be U 4' iq? A E yi Lowell Zelt 6 3 V 1 In , '39 ' Robert Adams li X I' l I ' '4. 4 NL Roland Adams X ' A. . I fl-'P ii f f ' , L f' Carl Albersmeyer Mary Jo Bender B 69 Bob Bennett if 4, ' . 4 Shirley Berning -ay' .4 Carol Borcherding X X - Barbara Buesching N .7 , N, Norman Buls 'W' 'E GR n - Wilma Bultemeier .' A Nr' 2 2 Rosalyn Cozad ra A ' X Frank De Frain ik m rl X AMOS PHARMACY Phone H-0777 Prescription Specialists S.E. Cor. Bowser 8. Eckart Fort Wayne, Indiana Phone H 6191 KNIPSTEIN PHARMACY AL. Knipstein, Ph. C. i527 Oxford Street Fort Wayne 5, Indiana .Q ray 'Eb' il VK' ' 1 .Q K 1 ' uh ,V , X if X N 1 l A ,A , 2 ,Q fx x to J - x V7 J f X v I xi x X1 s, X 'B' Jerry Dellinger Lowell Dickmeyer Jim Diemer Ruth Diemer Janis Dietz Doug Doehrmann Gerhardt Duesel John Eifrid Mike Feldes Keith Franz Ralph Gehring Thomas Gotsch Joe Grace Sharon Grady Carol Gremel Annette Grohrock 'Q 1 -, tj Harvey Grotriart t 4' ' ' Q-3 John Hall 1 '57 A v : ' Judy Hambrock ' E . 4 John Harris X J 'Q Laurel Hawthorne 3, y Q 3, lb- 'VI Judy Heemsoth V. In , ti! ,J A - 2 Q-7: Jerry Helmke 9' , ' 'V' . Norman Hitzeman ' J I N y J 1 13553 Ben Johnston Lili H H Calvin Kehr K I Q: 12:5 lg ,g 8 lgx David Kern gl JJ ' E 5 David Koehlinger Mary Ann Koeneman fe 1 'E' t ,., f t ' ' 13 J Paul Korte M X , xx' V - R Bill Kraft Jerry Kruck Kay Krueger Lois Kruse Waldo Leimer Marilyn Masenfhin Jim Nahrwold Beverly Neat Richard Paulsen Kennefh Ramming Marlene Reinking Annette Reiter Sharon Rodenbeck Ronald Roemer Max Roemke Roger Ruff Bill Rusch Ed Saffen Howard Shoemaker Morris Shull Larry Springer u Ronald Sfandiford Sandra Stine Tom Sfockamp Janet Terry Jon Tessman Sandra Volmerding Roger Von Deylen Marilyn Woerner .lack Zurbrugg r T' .WN N i we M 1 'L 2 ' si , ' '7l 5 17 . J J Q5 1 .C .N ' , - . , 'cr' 'CY' -I X ,J Q? -s 'IN 4.- Y? 1 ,' , R 1 ' 'J x 4413, xl: If, KA I T i - 3 , 77 -- ,,,f 1 1 F x I' -X H 'Si 3 .ga 1:7 I 5 an x fr, Y , 'EQ 5. gl 'Y sg, f S K X 4 A1 'W-. N N EA. G' 41 'fix T '--' if - -R J as f .ef ll 9 Ysv ' .Q ,Shi f our J- . y F . - A ,I M X v ' -.J ,fl x '3 , - K? 7.1 9 L: ,ci Q ' . i. '23 or xx S wa- .X I Mr. Lester Baack, Class Advisergjanice Scherer, Secrerarygjerry Goeglein, Treasurerg Larry Berning, Vice-Presidemg Dick Wiehe, President. Sophomores With our Freshman year behind us, we eagerly returned last fall as Sophomores. No longer were we wondering how it should be done , but we felt experienced and were ready to begin again asa class united in all things it did. We proved this by organizing quickly, collecting dues and planning class activities. It was a year of fun ---attending games, parties, soc-hops---but we alsostarted thinking ahead when in the fall we would return as upperclassmen. To prove our ability in leadership, we began taking an active interest in organizations and school activities. The big step in becoming upperclassmen was taken when we ordered our class rings . Everything added to our being made better citizens of our Concordia High School. A N. c it .A P I N Jerry Goeglein C. B A t h - Sherrill Ashley V ' 7 James Auman , N 53ffiL ,Z?4g, bw ,,:s sl X gf ii ,l , 1 if 1 Barbara Bennett 2 D ' Q. 3 b 5' s 5- , Ron Bennett ' y Q -. .A S A, Carol Berning :X 'Q wg!! if Larry Berning Y xi ' s BN-1 Sv . ggi. Suzanne Blackburn EV g , , ,A .Ku ,. A Q 7 4, ' y .f'l, T, oi Q Vera Bobay M - f Carolyn Bohn l Y- t ' 52,-gg Esther Bosselman J if .L g -- it Ken Bredemeyer ' ' T' l ' Stanley Bremer Sponsored by KINNEY KONCESSIONS CC., INC. 42 Charlotte Brigmon David Broolcmyer Carol Brunner Carol Buesching Irma Bulmahn Dennis Butler Allen Buuck Carol Buuck Charles Byers Linda Campbell John Carles Steve Congclon Velma David Leon Dean Robert Dettmer Sonia Dietz Donald Doehrman Jeanette Doehrman Joyce Ealing Alice Ehlen Dorothy Fahlsing Eugene Fahlsing Mary Lou Fahlsing John Foelber Gerald Foltz Janet Frede Norma Fricke Edith Fuchs Jere Geerken Mary Germann 1 , Ii if li W . ' ....... 9 ' ' 4 E. .tv R I c ls m X Ya sl' X R A vi Q XT-if E if-I+ N 57 A I X V! W-ff 2 'fr lr SEN B to X. -J R A :Rf fi wr, 15 f-Q! N4 Q '53 a 5 -:Lv -' K A 55 D '-Q 1' f' E l 'Fl 'hr Us fe- 'V 5,1 3 C-.J 'ima X, fi. Q E, 9 YET' ' f' fi' . 4:-T , 'Y3fl Ex K it X Ex i '. gx kl , 'X ' ,,, T Q' .Y 5 X 't gg' M' , f ' 4' K I 3:1 ix an -xc E en, ts ' ,Q-.. 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Klu- 5 44 Richard Glusenkamp Marcia Grady James Grant Donna Greer Gerald Gugel Keith Hahn William Harmeyer Jane'r Hawthorne Joyce Heine Clara Hemingea' Larry Hilsmier Dale Hockensmith Bill Hollman Loren Jackemeyer Harrier Johnson Marjorie Kalb Ronald Kammer James Kidd Ronald Korfe Janice Kreiselmeyer Ann Kruelceberg Karen Kruse Robert Kruse Shirley Lapp Alone Leimer Sharon Lincoln Marilyn Linnemeier Marilyn Loeffler Joan Luepke James Lyfal Mary Mansl-ze Lynda Meitz Nile Merritt Dennis Messmann Elizabeth Messman Warren Messmann Karen Meyer Freya Michels Louise Neusiis Lynn Niemeier Sandra Nuss James OtHara Mary Peppler Pat Pfeiter Arthur Rathien Shirley Rebber Janet Redden Barbara Reichert Gary Reinke Donna Reinlcing Sandy Roclenbeck Ted Rodenbeck Donald Roehrs Anita Roudebush Janice Rupright Joyce Saaltrank Wayne Scheimann Janice Scherer Pat Schlaudroff Caro! Schlie in K. .L , , i X -Q I ik '- Sn., --,- Y? L '19 'S D Sf fe' X ff, ..:L..w X N Q at 1 i L... J . ' L , , V 5, X L X - ' A l W J 4 ' v 'A Q 1 ' QAM A-'ibq -. Q' W 'ie .iq .af Xt, 4., 'W Lhhfllhihhlhhi 1956 Concordia Lutheran High Sohool Fort Wayno, Indiana Q f fF .lQ. , ' fi ' f . .Q f it ' L lx ., It YN b 4 ,- H 1, 15. .f fm-Q5 . W3 1 S fl- ' 1 V 1 . lx? wi A H : ' r . ia .- ' 'S , y ' Q-52 Q NY X 5 r . - ,Q S' I 2 ll ij: X 'Bmw ' Y A..:. 5 S y 5 91? 'NL 3 :N 'X s , 'wif Q Marnell Schmeling Willy Schmidt Connie Schroeder James Schroeder Marilyn Schroeder Dennis Sebring Gloria Seddelmeyer Eunice Shopp Jerry Smith Peggy Smith James Sowle Reginald Shull Barbara Springer James Springer Margaret Stokes Nancy Stoll David Stoppenhagen George Strasser Alan Such Sharon Timme William Van Buskirk David Wallace Janice Waltke Lester Warner Wayne Werling Janis Werner Tom West Eddy White Richard Wiehe Kenneth Zander Freshmen As we think back to September, we re member our tears of entering high school. The weeks flew by and we became ac- quainted with the teacher, fellow class- mates, and even the big upperclassmen. Soon our fears vanished and we Found life at Concordia tops. We also are a little proud of ourselves as we were the firstFreshman Class to select our class flower, colors, and motto. They are the Talisman Rose, Royal Blue and Light Blue, and Nothing Without Divine Gui- dance . We intend to continue toward the day ofgraduation united by our belief in God. . Fred Stockamp I Dale Kruse ' 5 ,mn Barbara Keuneke 43' X -rg T f X ' x Carl Dohling it Carol Armstrong Q Q as 35 x V Janice Bauermeister , S T V A Z5 Mary Beltz N i . KX Tv Q N ., Lynda Bender H X f :r A Y V Lynn Bender Suzanne Bender Dicke Bennett I Robert Bergman Kenneth Boselcer A ..r. A '17 ,Q . in Bruce Braun Carol Breimeier Michael Brett wat K. Nancy Buesching , Cynthia Bulmahn Sponsored by LUPKE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 47 Carl Dahling, Vice-Presidumg Mr. E.F. Fiebig, Cla Adu r Marcm Walde, Secretaryg Fred Theyc, Presidemg Lana Tenmsan Tr asur r .0 C? 5. ln- cj T' S as. s. u h: ,gg qi is si f 'sv 4.5 WU It 'R' 51 Fil '- 1 R J ,, 1... , rug, ,, I ,Q H- H -.P 2 Q. s x X 7 if A X M X , s. N is 1 Ia X , '3- -. :MQ S X as 5: ..,.1p-' .A v . 'E' ai 4 -s i f .E K, R r s l 1 v K , 7 X x' 1 48 Leon Burnett Tony Bushman Kenneth Buuck Mary Jo Cline Tom Collingwood Celeste Dammeier Dennis Dammeyer Richard Delp Carol Dettmer Annette Diemer Dianne Doctor David Doehrman Donna Dressler Edwin Ebert Eifrid Thomas James Elias Elaine Endorf Sue Erli Sharon Finfrock Gary Forrest John Georgi Charles Gifford Larry Glander Ralph Grant William Hagerman Dennis Hahn Janet Hambroclc Kenneth Hans Robert Hartman Robert Heemsoth Paul Heine Judith Hensiclc Charles Heuer Stephen Hibler Don Hille Connie Hitzeman Nanette Hoffman Anita Huge Robert Huggins Claude Huston Carol Johns Billy Jordan Leonard Judt Judie Kaiser Carl Keller Linn Kempf Stephen Klopsch Rollen Knapp Denis Koehlinger Carol Lynn Koeneman Edward Koos Alan Korte Donald Korte Andrea Krudop Pat Leitz Rosalind Lenoir Bonnie Lepper John Luedeman Eloise Marhenlce Martha Merkle 1. K ' Q 'rw , , ,A ,r 1: Rail A . T i -J -A 'I' C rf x df , N X X W Q :Ax L 'N H if ' if '. ' '1 ,... 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V ,Nj , K , .. 4 ear l y 12, I I H ll., nk Q In 'A A -J , if 'Q 1 l s W' 50 ff , X3 me E A f -S it w 4 fm f' X .S ,g ,ww 6 i 6 n -.2 'YD' . ax 'Y S -:ff lX'x i mi, X3 -'X V-'wp Ernest Messman Darlene Mitchell Janice Mittermaier Carl Moellering Dick Moellering Janet Mueller Lynn Mueller Terry Murphy Steven Nahrwold Paula Neusiis Kenneth Nord Jackie Panning Carol Pflueger Horst Rahden Phillip Rahe David Ramm Richard Reinking Roger Rekeweg Terry Richter Nola Roberson Linda Rodenbeck Claris Roemke Faye Roemke Kent Russ Joyce Saurer Larry Scheumann Roger Schlegel Mary Schlund Carolyn Schroeder Jeanette Sc hroeder Willard Schwartz Marilyn Schweitzer Marcia Schwick Judy Sedclelmeyer Jeffrey Shull James Smith Joseph Smith John Stamm Rosemarie Staufter Karen Stein Lee Stilwell Lana Tennison Mary Beth Tessman Fred Theye Harry Trosin Judy Troxel Harry Vaughan Marcia Walde Virgilia Wallace Pamela Waltke Tom Watson Pamela Weitz Jack Wengert Carol Werling Pamela Werling John Wiehe Linda Williams Nancy Wilson Robert Winbaugh Allen Zollinger ox .L A Wx it ft Gi . -5 6 HP? J X x A 'x his Q N '3' ut. '4 I zu y 2 1' v ' jf wr 'f-a ' W. L it 3 X eo J J X n X xl ss J f M 1 A . 4 QI if - if 9 l -3- 1 .K ' -5 - Q ., . N ' I , si J i'- ly ii 2' 5 1 Q Twenty-mile hikes . . . Student Council Mixer . . . Lettermen's Clubinitiation . . . packing over- seas boxes . . . rag dolls . . . P.T.A. Christmas Party . . . Snap Squad demonstrations . . . Tag Day . . . Cheering block practices . . . Sadie Hawkins Day . . . Spring Concert. . . Carnival . . . get- ting the article for the paper . . . l second that motion . . . visiting Lutheran grade schools . . . Recognition Day . . . 2- FIRST ROW: D. Wiehe, M. Koeneman, I.Bu1mah.n, P. T .rf 1. V QV Jil essman fSecretaryD. P. Manske QPresidenlJ, O. Bulmahn fTreasurerJ, L. Hawthorne, H. Johnson. SECOND ROW: N. Fenner, B. Doerffler, E. Kalb, J. Niemeyer, L. Goeglern, E. Saffen, B. Hallman, Mr. Birkman, Adviser. FRESHMEN QNOT SHOWNJ A. Huge, 1. Seddelmeyer, R. Grant, D. Ramm. indent Council The governing body of Concordia this past year tried to bring about better relations between the studentand teacher and alsogive the student an opportunity to voice his opinion . Under the system of weekly reports to the home-room, the students were better informed of the work of the StudentCouncil and could suggest improvements and ideas to their representative. Under the direction of the Student Council the annual Spring Carnival was held, parties were planned and the Be Kind to Your Desk Tops Week campaign proved to be a success. CANDY it 1 ANA l Lili ll Q l , f FIRST ROW: M. Nauman, P. Mittermaier, R. Paulsen, g g C. Grernel, A. Nahrwold, G. Duesel, P. Heine, C. ' l N Albersmeyer, F. Stockamp, M. Roemke, R. Reinking, I K. Zander, R. Prange, J. Heine, J. Grant, K. Meyer. SECOND ROW: M. Meyer, J. Seddelmeyer, A. Ehlen C. Schroeder, N. Hoffman, R. Ernsting, R. Winbaugh T. Bushman, R. Wiehe, W. Scheimann, R. Knapp, O Schlegal, R. Meeks. THIRD ROW: J. Kreiselmeyer, G Seddelmeyer, J. Saurer, P. Werling, F. Roernke, M Rice, D. Wallace, R. Korte, D. Roehrs. r Under the direction of Mr. Reinhold Werling, the voices of the choir cheered and entertained many people during the past year. Among other activities, they caroled during the Christmas season and again were heard over the Lincoln tower. The choir looked forward with great enthusiasm to the District Music Contest, . 5 . Choir held on March 24 and the State Contest on April 7. Again with the band and orches- tra, they presented a Spring Music Festival for the parents, students and friends of Concordia. A successful year was climaxed by their appearance at the Baccalaureate Service and Commencement Exercises. i Q . FIRST ROW: L. Hofius, S. Kempf, J. Brewer, B. Grunert, M. Colicho, L. Scheumann, D. Korte, M. Schweitzer, Mr. Werling, M. Shull, K. Wyneken, M. Nauman, M, Herzog, J. Werner, P. Mittermaier, B. Neat. SECOND ROW: P. Friddle, C. Gremel, C. Schlie, R. Standiford, P. Korte, K. Boseker, R. Paulsen, G. Peters, S. Roden- beck, A. Reiter, M. Masenthin, M. Kalb, J. Hahn. THIRD ROW: A. Roudebush, E. Bosselman, M. Woerner, M. Fiebig, S. Volmerding, D. Reinking, J. Heemsoth, M. Koeneman, J. Terry, G. Van Osdale, J. Brett, S. Lahrman, C. Gerberding, P. Nahrwold, S. Stine. FOURTH ROW: R. Ruff, W. Werling, J. Ludeman, L. Zelt, L. Stillwell, F. Theye, D. Kleinschmidt, J. Wendt, H. Grotrian, F. Rusch, W. Leimer, H. Schroeder. 54 I?- -A---...- .ff ll ',,,.,4.-'- ' l i Band The High School Band again this year proved its wor th- iness to the students of Concordia. lt participated in the first Homecoming held and atall home football and basket- ball games. Besides these events, the members entered the solo and ensemble contests and as a whole, participated in the music contest. To be able to travel to Detroit for the Tri-Lutheran High Music Festival, the members joined in several cam- paigns to earn the necessary funds. The concert and trip to Detroit climaxed a successful year afband activities. Urchestra The orchestra again provided music of a classical and semi-classical nature. They also ioined the band in iourneying to Detroit to participate in the Music Fes- tival . The orchestra also performed at the music contest held in the spring. From the frequent engagements of the string en- semble, we can see that they have gained popularity, not only for themselves, but for the whole school as well. J. Burhop, J. Poehler, W. Scheimann, K. Wyneken, I. Bulmahn, Mr. Werling, M. Nauman, P. Mirtermaier, B. Grunert, R. Paulsen, E. Fuchs, C.Greme1, L. Warner, C. Werling, M. Manske, R. Emsring, D. Roehrs, R. Korle, G. Duesal, A. Nahrwold. 55 -xl - .- 'xf ' ' Q ve,.....f--L' nr ' pl0f'ru 4 A , L'- NL! ll Q U fp -naw FIRST ROWg V. Bobay, C. Heminger, J. Redden, C. Werling, E. Shopp, B. Keuneke, L. Meitz, M. Beltz, J. Panning, J. Schroeder, K. Stein, C. Armstrong. SECOND ROW: C. Buesching, J. Martin, C. Schroeder, C. Dettmer, L. Mueller, S. Lincoln, Mr. Welsh, sponsor, C. Bohn, A. Leimer, D. Dressler, M. Schweitzer, D. Doctor. THIRD ROW: I. Frede, M. Wengert, L. Rupright, C. Brunner, P. Schlaudroff, M. Merke, C. Brigman, J. Hawthorne, S. Ashley, N. Stoll, D. Fahlsing, Marilyn Linnemeicr, S. Robber, S. Finfrock. FOURTH ROW: I. Niemeyer, J. Kaiser, C. Johns, C. Hitzeman, M. Stine, H. Johnson, G. Secldelmeyer, l. Bulmahn, A. Ehlen, Glee Clubs Twice a week strange sounds come from tested. A select group was chosen to perform the music room. Most likely it is the Girls or on special occasions. These boys and girls Boys Glee Clubs practicing. Under the direc- really enioyed singing together through the tion of Mr. Welsh, the girls had their voices weeks. I. Luepke, J. Eahling. J. Springer, K. Breclemeyer, S. Bremer, F. Schroeder, I. Georgi, K. Hans, C. Heuer, H. Trosin, T. Murphy, W. Scheiman, D. Stoppenhagen, C. Roemke, Mr. Welsh, sponsor. FIRST ROW: I. Mittermaier, M. Cline, J. Burhop QSecretaryj, K. Wyneken fPresident1, P. Mittermaier fTreasurerJ, R. Stauffer, M. Schweitzer. SECOND ROW: W. Scheimann, L. Warner, J. Wendt, Mr. Werling. llarps and Flats Interest in music and a desire to learn more about it are the main requirements of this organization. Members have done this during the past year at meetings held in their homes . They have learned new things as well as having been entertained by their guests and others. T. ll. Choir Composed of a select group of songsters this group of students, under the direction of Mr. Werling, sang at many places during the past year. Also, they appeared on television, representing the Lutheran Churches. They have proved their ability in singing for many occasions . FIRST ROW:J. Hahn, M. Schweitzer, L. I-Iofius, K. Wyneken, H. Schroeder, M. Fiebig, G. Van Osdale, P. Friddle, S. Smith. SECOND ROW: G. Peters, F. Theye, R. Standiford, D. Paulsen, J. Luedeman, R. Ruff. L. Sti11we1l,J. Wendt. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: K. Kruse, L. Hawthorne, S. Frede, W. Bultemeier. Uheerleaders These are the girls who have de- voted their free time to encouraging enthusiastic participation on the part of the tans and inspiring the Mighty Cadets on to victory. They are also responsible for developing much of the sportsmanship displayed by Concordia students. Twirlers The Twirlers, under the direction ot Mr. Werner, have as their main ob- iectives: learning to work together, showing leadership, and guiding the team to victory. Together with the band they provided half-time entertainment that was an added attraction to all spectators. S. Erli, M. Endorf, O. Schmidt, N. Fricke, J. Rupright, C. Umber. . ok lift NRE hi Y Q Qui' wit h in A fo . L , . I i If t 1 5 fy 7'-.I I l Y A if ' 'f', tb n N ' 3 Q ' s fi r K ' I I it X J 5 .1 c 3 , .eh h it A h . A g lp? : Q.. E N. I ...A A I V' . wf A FIRST ROW: N. Buls, T. West, L. Warner, D. Wiehe, G. Gugel, W. Scheimann, B. Dettmer, L. Beming. I. Helmke, C. Kehr, E. Saffen, J. Nahrwold. SECOND ROW: M. Rump, F. Weber, O. Bulmahn, C. Scheiderer, I. Burhop fSecretaryJ, K. Ramming fPresidentJ, D. Kleinschmidt fVice-Presidentj, M. Co1ichofTreasurerJ, B. Rump, P. Tess- man, B. Buesching, A. Grohrock, R. Cozad, L. Hofius. THIRD ROW: I. Frede, I. Heemsoth, S. Grady, A. Ehlen, I. Bulmahn, M. Manske, G. Seddelmeyer, I. Dietz, A. Reiter, M. Woerner, R. Seddelmeyer, S. Lahrman, M. Schmelin . J. Carles. FOURTH ROW: S. Dietz, L. Meitz, J. Werner, D. Reinking, N. Fricke, M. Schroeder, H. Johnson, Heine, M. Kalb, S. Frede, M. Herzog, M. Meyer, P. Mittermaier, N. Brown, B. Grunert, S. Timme. FIFTH ROW! W- MSSSITISFI. N- Fenner. I. Wendt. S. Congdon, W. Lobitz, F. Rusch, C. Scheiderer, P. Manske, B. Dammeyer, J. Schroeder, B. Doerffler, B. Kraft, N. Hitzeman, D. Koehlinger. c oal tudh Uloh New members in this society were chosen for high scholastic standings, especially in social studies. Qualification for membership in this honor society is the maintainence ofa B average. The initiation of new members was the main activity ofthe year. This club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Lobitz, is affiliated with the Indiana Junior Historial Society. atiooal Honor Sooioty Under the direction of Mrs. Holler, those already holding membership tagged six Seniors and eight Juniors. Chosen by the faculty for their scholastic achievement, Christian charac- ter, leadership and service to the school, all will remember the day when they were tagged as one of the highlights of the year. FIRST ROW: E. Saffen, M. Nauman, M. Fiebig fSecretary-Treasurerj, C. Brookmyer, P. Tessman, S. Beming, M. Colicho, R. Ruff. SECOND ROW: P. Manske, K. Rammiu , M. Rump, R. Seddelmeyer, P. Mittermaier, N. Brown, O. Bulmahn, F. Weber. THIRD ROW: M. Ehlen, F. Ruscg, C. Scheiderer, A. Reiter, J. Dietz, M. Woerner, D. Koehlinger, D. K1einschmidtfPresiden0. ,,f ' . u:- - sea: .- 1 11 I FIRST ROW: E. Fuchs, C. Bohn, M. Germann, L. Meitz, M. Schmeling, P. Mittermaier fVice Presidentj, Jack Hein CPresiclentJ, M. Fiebig fSecretary-Treasurerj, J. Lepper, D. Prifogle, I. Hahn, B. Grunert. SECOND ROW: M. Eeltz, D. Stoppenhagen, R. Linker, R. Prange, J. Dutton, P. Pillsbury, W. Messman, E. Messman, H. Vaughan, R. Gehring, Mr. Future Teachers ei Ameriea Trying toi profession is the main obiect of this group. Under the leadership ofMr. Lobitz, the mem- bers discuss th the problems ofthe profession. This organi- zation has done much to convince them to be- Buls, Sponsor . Parish Workers This year, under the leadership of Rev. Muhlenbruch, the Parish Workers have elected officers. They have helped churches and different types of parish work and have aided hospitals and other organizations in charitable activities. nterest students in the teaching e whyand how of teaching and come teachers. FIRST ROW: D. Prifogle, E. Messman, G. Gerke, C. Fuchs QSecretary-Treasurer. SECOND ROW: E. Fuchs, M. Miller, R. Kammeyer, R. Sedde1meyerfPresidentJ, P. Gerlachfflecorderj, M. Germann. 60 'ln so 4 Lf . I x f wtgyt K Q Es 0 ti. 6, 9 F A- , ' .A ' i , V bil , 'r ,Qi l I' ',l T 3 z' T- pl , .y . iimf .H- Aix?- rv FIRST ROW: B. Rusch, B. Johnston fSecretary-Treasurerj. M. Feldes fVice-Presidentj, B. Schwalm, F. Melcher, Capt. Venderly, R. Bowers, D. Gal1.meyerfP1-esidentl. I. Niemeyer, N. Bohn, D. Tagtmeyer. SECOND ROW: E. Fahlsing, S. Bremer, R. Grant, H. Shoemaker, Jr. Wenger, T. Watson, D. Delp, M. Brett, R. Winbaugh, D. Hocken- smith. THIRD ROW: L. Dean, M. Rice, D. Glusenkamp, D. Butler, F. Haegert, R, Standiford, S. Klopsch. lliile Club The purpose of the Rifle Club is to promote better firing. About forty boys made up the club. The varsity rifle team was picked from among them. The rifle team fired against about half military teams and halfcivilian high school teams. They again fired in the Hearst Trophy meet where they placed forty-second in the Latin Club Composed of interested Latin students this club tried to create a further interest in the language . Through various means they increased their knowledge of Roman customs, people and holidays. Besides being educational, these proiects, along with other plans, proved to be interesting and entertaining. nation. A freshman team was organized for the first time this year. Congratulations to all the hard-working sharpshooters! FIRST ROW: J. Ealing, D. Mitchell, D. Doctor, D. Reinking fTreasurerj, Mrs. Brumbough, C. Moe1leringQVice Presidentj, S. Grady fPresidentj, C. Fuchs fSecretaryj, J. Hambrock, N. Fricke. J. Wemer. SECOND ROW: M Schwick, C. Dahling, M. Cline, R. Stauffer, M. Tessman. J. Hensick, B. Lepper, S. Bender, C. Beming, C Dammeier. THIRD ROW: L. Stillwell, K. Franz, D. Ramm, F. Theye, J. Luecleman, K. Wyneken, R. Bergman ca FE Q - 6 TLT A . RJR, r .. j 'Q' XS. Qjfr FIRST ROW: D. Hockensmith, C. Kehr, H. Shoemaker fSecretaryj, R. Kern fvice Presidentj, R. Kamrneyer fPresidentj, B. Hagerman Cfreasurerj, C. Gifford, D. Hahn. SECOND ROW: Mr. Moore, sponsorg L. Glander S. Nahrwold, B. Dettmer, M. Brett, J. Geerken. Science Ululi The Sciehce Club was organized to teach the students of Concordia what sci- ence is and how to use it in life. Their meetings were highlighted by lectures, Maill lllllh The purpose of the Math Club, with the help of Mr. Fiebig, is to create an interest in math and a better knowledge of it. At their meetings they discussed moth problems and listened to members explain solutions of problems they had prepared. films, ond reports on the various proiects ofthe members . The club, under the leader- ship of Mr. Moore, goes on various Field trips to learn more about science. FIRST ROW: R. Moellering, R. Kleinschmidt, L. Zeit, P. Pillsbury fPresidentj, M. Loetfler fS-ecretary-Treasurerj, .l. Schlund Wice Presidentj, D. Borchelt, W. Leirner. SECOND ROW: W. Lobilz, J. Wendt, C. Scheiderer, I. Carles, F. Schroeder, A. Krone, D. Luebke, H. Rahden, Mr. Fiebig, sponsor. 62 ll A rl' FIRST ROW: S. Erli, J. Sauer, S. Flesher, J. Brett, B. Neat fSecretaryj, W. Bu1temierfTreasurerj, S. Smith fPres- identj, J. Poehler fVlce Presidentj, C. Gerberding, E. Bosselman, J. Saalfrank. SECOND ROW: J. Schroeder, J. Panning, J. Hambrock, B. Keuneke, A. Dierner, P. Werling, L. Meitz, S. Nuss, F. Michaels, A. Korte, J. Troxel, Mr. Sturmfels, sponsor. THIRD ROW: L. Mueller, C. Borcherding, C. Buesching, M. Schmelling, M. Loeffler, C. Dettmer, E. Enclorf, L. Tennison, A. Huge, D. Dressler, J. Bauerrneister, A. Krudop. FOURTH ROW: J. Heine, E. Messman, C. Schroeder, M. Merkle, P. Weitz, D. Koehlinger, N. Roberson, S. Finfrock, M. Fahlsing, C . Koeneman . ook and Ruskin .peeoh Club This club, under the leadership of Mr. Sturm- fels, is for the dramatic minded students of Con- cordia. After the business meeting, which was held once a month, the members entertained each other bydisplaying their talents . This usual ly consisted of giving readings or short plays. Under the direction of Mrs. Brumbaugh, the Speech Club's aims are to learn poise and confidence in speaking before a group. The members are also given a chance to test their ability by entering various speech meets and contests. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Brumbaugh, sponsor, S. Berning QPoint Recorderj, S. GradyQSecretaryy, J. Wendt QPresidentj, S. Smith QTreasurerj, S. FlesherQVice Presidentj. SECOND ROW: S. Finfrock, B. Rump, M. Rump, C. Scheiderer, J. Haentfling, I, Werner, M. Fahlsing. I. Burhop. T7 f? y.. l tt F3 .ag -,Q Q-. T, vw'-fs V fx, if t 2 . Zy - .2 el, , ' qw- - 'fti' A-as FIRST ROW: J. Werner, R. Seddelmeyerfht. Ed.j, D. Hipkins fPhoto.Q, B. Windhorst QMakeup Ed.j, S. FrcdefEclitorJ, K. Warden fBus. Mgny, J. Doctor fSubscr1ptionsj, G. Nieman tSportsj, B. Neat. SECOND ROW: P. Walters, C. I-Ieminger, M. Meyer, C. Fuchs, E. Messman, N. Merkle, J. Wilson, P. Albrecht, W. Ohnesorge, S. Smith, J. Nahrwald, Mr. Panning, sponsor. THIRD ROW: O. Schmidt, C. Borcherding, L. Campbell, R. Kern, M. Woerner, L. Neuiis, J. Heemsot , D. Reinking, C. Roudebush, M. Endorf. Luminarian Work on the T956 Luminarian began immedi- ately after graduation last spring. Four members of the staff went to the Journalism Institute at Indiana University for two weeks during the summer to getnew and differentideas and to plan the next Luminarian. While there, they studied business management, advertising, photography, and year- book layout. They won second prize in their budget bracket for the completed yearbook layout plan . The staff came back in the tall anxious to ' 1 ' '35 -- J r S N1 xx- 14 ' li 4, ,ati 1' 4. 4 . . p get started, and their heads were buzzing with new ideas. Underclassmen and organization pic- ures were taken, and among other things the cover was designed . Step by step the yearbook became complete . Of course, there were many worries too . The deadlines that had to be met, numerous art- icles that had to be written, and pictures to be taken added to the complexities of making a year- book. All in all though, we enioyed putting the memories of this year down in the 1956 Luminarian . Only ten more pages to meer the deadline. They aren't so bad after all. '4 't': .bg T rf? T xi ' FIRST ROWg S. Nuss, A. Ijhlen, G. Scddelmeyer Exchange Ediiorj, B. Rnmp qrtssisrain Feature Editorj, C.Sche1derer fFe.1rurc Edilorj, O. Bulrnahn fhiaiisging Fditorj, F. Weber flikilltjij, M. Run1pqNewsEd1torj, IQ. Hilzenian CSports Editorj, C. Brookmyer fASSiSIZxUI News Ediiorj, Patsy Friddlc fCl1'ClllZll1OllJ, Loretta Hofius fBusiness Muiiagerj. SEC- OTQD ROWg P. 5ch1.1ndroff, I. Bulmnlin, J. Lncpke, M. Grady, J. Hawthorne, S. Grady, G. VanOsdale, A. Rondcbnsh, S. Lindeman, C. Bills, C. Brunner, M. txianske, Umhcr, P. Nahrwolcl, J. Saalfrank, Mr. Jordan, sponsor. THIRD ROW: C. Kehr, N. K. Meyer, J. Burhop, N.Fr1cke, K. Franz, L. Springer. FOURTH ROW: D. Kochlin- ger, T. Gotcti, J. Helmke, J. Harris, B Kraft, L. Burning. Lu- Now in its fourth year of publication, the Lu-Hi-Voice, under the direction ofits sponsor, Mr. Kurt Jordan, presented the news as it happened to the students at Concordia. Reporters, staff members, circulation, and business personnel all worked together with the -Voice editor to produce one of the best, most complete papers ever. The work of printing the Lu-Hi -Voice ranged from racing against time to catch the bus 'from the printing company at New Haven to distributing the paper to the students. 1 l My, but this is simple, just Staff, what do you suggest ro improve this? find the hole. 65 nf Concordia... 'fl . r -f 1. -,N 1.-'qs I -A 1' xl-:NN ' f-lN 1 --Q 's - l I If I I is'-: ln v,l0lll. . lllalmll? fl .: Z,-1.3! 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' , . . 4 4 ' , ' 1 , S In - ' SQ . I 5 A 'uh ' '. '- - . K,,a,, . , ,-sc' .D . I , L, , '24 '--'GJ - ' i ng . . f Vq'g1l?:y'Sc 15x 4 4 'I 9 . ' QAQN 3 Boys' and Ghls' Uheering,Blocks An added attraction at all basketball games were the boys' and girls' cheering blocks. The girl's block, or- ganized for the second year presented a picture of uniform- ity with theirmaroon sweaters and white collars. The boys.' block organized this year, also looked veryimpressive in white shirts. Under the leadership of Mr. Wemer and the cheer- leaders and with the co-opera- tion of all, obstacles were overcome and the two blocks presented a united yelling front at games that could hardly be penetrated . OF course , there were obstacles , arguments, and worries----do we have to wear this old sweater again . . .be there at seven-thirty sharp. . .how did those motions go? ----but they were of no matter when all went smoothly and the blocks pre- sented a Fine appearance at games. The cheering blocks cer- tainly played no small part in winning the Sportsmanship Trophy for the final time and many thanks should go to them for the time spent in practic- ing, forattending games, and proving again the fine Christ- ian sportsmanship of all Con- cordians. it! 6 i , Booster Club Under the leadership of Mr. Werner, the Booster Club promoted good sportsmanship among the stu- dents. Under the sponsorship ofthe club, the cheering blocks were or- ganized, adding their colorful rou- tines duringthe games. As a result of the stressing of good conduct at games, the Sports- manship Trophy was again presented to the school as its permanent pos- I-J N ,fi-.L Ov f ff ' . ' I s f 1 J 'ff .ml ll 1 4. . F l K. , 'vii Jv- L Q 1 Q. Q :Q Sessmn' OFFICERS or THE CHEERLNG BLOCKS: C. scheiderer qvice Presidentj, K. Worden fPl'CSidCl'1I,, M. Woemer fSecretaryj G. Nieman and T. Stockamp fSenior and Iumor Class Repre senta tivesj. i'i? '5x Q ri si 'SQ-I -L 4.-rs T' , -3 I l v wc 9 XX'-J wtf-1 - FIRST ROW: S. Bender, R. Stauffer, J. Iiensick, S. Lapp qPar1iainentarianJ, S. F1csherQSeC.j, B. Rump QPres.y, C. Schroeder fTreas.J, P. Tessman QV. Pres.J, S. Kempf, I.. Nobis, L. Bender, J. Saalfrank. SECOND ROWg P, Waiters, B. Lepper, N. Buesching, L. Neuiis, L. Campbell, A. Krueckeberg, E. Messman, Mrs. Schmidt, spon- sor, S. Nuss, M. Mnnske, C. Brookniyer, M. Loeffier, L. Rodcnheck, M. Schwiclt, N. Hoffman. THIRD ROW: P. Weitz, B. Springer, S. Rodenbeck, M. Kalb, M. Schroeder, P. Albrecht, C. Sclieiderer, K. Worden, S. Rodenbeck, M. Rump, B. Windhorst, J. Doctor, P. Pfeifer. Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross has as its obiective, working togetherwith the school to serve others as volunteers in the home and community and to promote understanding and friendship in the world. Under the sponsorshipof Mrs. Schmidt, the members found inumerclble pleasure in giving parties for the handicapped children, the aged, and entertaining wor veterans . Other projects by the group were packing gift it t boxes, making favors forthe hospital trays on holidays, participating in the blood program, and the inter- national art program. ' tcji t . Dorm UounoH The main purpose of the Dorm Council is to l give the high school boys from out-of-town a more home life atmosphere in which to live. The Council also assists in enforcing the rules and L regulations of the dormitory. Q Y I 1 Roger RuffCSecretaryy, Roger Meeks fljresidentb, Mr. Buls Uflouse Fatherj, Marty Fhlen fVice Presidentb. 68 FIRST ROW: D. Doenrrnan, 1. Delllnger, J. Hein, P. Manske qPres.j, B. Doerff1erQV. Pres.j, E. Saffen, QSec Treas.j, K. Kosloff, B. Kraft, J. Nallrwold. SECOND ROW: F. DeFrain, I. Geoglein, J. Norden, D. Ridley, B Dammeyer, D. Tennison, L. Goeglein, Ii. Grolrian, N. Buls, Mr. Hey, sponsor. Lettermelfs Club Y ' The Lettermen's Club under the direction of Mr. T ' I 1' Hey is open for membership to those who have won a I -' letter. The purpose of the club is to promote interest i in athletics at Concordia . The lettermen have also made ' . ' lg it their proiectto award letter iackets to those Seniors - f who have won two letters in a majorsport. No letter- A s.4 X man will ever forget his unique initiation as a new il . xi W member of this club. T llhess llluh For the second year in suc- cession the Chess Club has been an attraction forthe boys. This year, thirty-five boys ioinecl, either playing chess for the first time or learning toimprove their game by participating in tourna- ments with each other. THE OFFICERS ARE: President, B. Rusch: Vice President, R. Ruwald: Secretary- Treasurer, J. Wendt. The line-up, who's next? l The G.A.A. is an organization of girls playing together on Monday and Friday to earn enough points for their numerals, letter, and State Plaque . Every six weeks a new sport was played . The girls received points towards their award from Faithful attendance . During the year the members gained extra points by passing skill tests at point parties, where also for the First time an initiation for the Fresh- l-.il.A. men was held . Again, this year the G .A.,A . sponsored a basketball tournamentwhere the girls fought itout forthe class championship. The yea' was climaxed with a Mother- Daughter Banquet when the new officers for the coming year were announced and every- one received her award , The Girl 's Athletic Association is under the direction of Miss Margaret Jesse . Let's take that jump over again. Fw f we I X , I a S,x .,., - 5 .3 ,- ix 8 r I ' ' EP! ' A M - V . , I . A , -, . f .- 6 nl I' . . 1 I 1 il FNB v ASX I 'TX' X' ' 5 5 'E-X ' Q ' W a in I 9 ' 3 . 1 .I Qi , 1 li.. . - 5525 iw X , I Md !4I I, 44 . , mg5:'g,-eff' ,. f 1' HW A 1 Y - , A 5 5 ',z95'1e ' ' ',. Sf wx' QB' VH: 1, , 2- I I -'Z . J '.,- +' 1' T ' Y v 1' ' X ' I , . . Q ' Pep sessions . . . keeping up school spirit . . We want a touchdown . . . winning streaks . . Football champs . . . Oh, that ten o'clock curfew . . . Fight, fight, fight! . . . Sectionals . . winning the Sportsmanship Trophy For keeps . . . running the hurdles . . . teeing off . . . St-e-e- rike one . . . receiving that long awaited letter . . . giving your best and all For the school . . never ending support of the student body . . - 1 if Q , is-' oi il I s. k R Von De lon I Hall L Zelt B Kraft J Diemer, FIRST ROW: E. S3ff6l'1flX'lgl'.,, F. DeFrain, T. Stoc amp, . y , . , . , . , . J. Grace, K. Hahn, T. Rodenbeck. SECOND ROW: D. Werling fMgr.J, H. Grotrian, G. Foltz, D. Koehlinger, T. Gotch, K. Rarnming, B. Doerffler, L. Goeglein, R. Roemer, K. Kostoff, D. Doehrman, J. Goeglein, J. Tessman CMgr.j. THIRD ROW: R. Venderly fLine Coachj, I. Hein, D. Ridley, J. Norden, C. Scheiderer, B. Harmeyer, D. Kleinschmidt, B. Hey fAsst. Coachj, B. F. Schroeder, A. Buuck, I. Schlund, S. Congdon, B. Dammeyer, Varnty Footbah Three men of the Cadet team were named to the NEIC Conference first team: Larry Goe- glein, Quarterback, Dick Ridley, Endg and Ron Roemer, Fullbaclc. Ron Roemer also re- ceived Honorable Mention For All State by United Press and Associated Press. On the second team were four boys: Buzz Doerffler, Halfbackp Jerry Goeglein, Center, Tom Gotsch, Guard, and Karl Kostoff,Tackle . The students of Concordia are very proud of the team and hope that in future years stu- dents will remember the 1955 -56 season as one of Concordia's greatest. Koch CCoachJ. The 1955-56 football season was the most successful campaign in the Concordia Cadet football history. With eight wins, one loss they defeated teams which in other years had defeated the Cadets by great margins. Everyone was truly proud ofthe fine show- ing made by our powerful 'Cadets' this year, including the faithful cheering section, man- agers, and coaches. Also this year we won the Co-Champion- ship of the North Eastern Indiana Conference . The trophy we received is now displayed proudly in our trophy case. A 57' f 7f e 9,50 5 hed il L. .gh SC 5. 6 'I .Away l'10c 01662552 195 ,Wa Have 97 3 002135 v Painnount.6kw'WM..- Away 19-I c .9 Q , ........ Cowmbm Away 5, 'fl' Sepia be' 16 ,...... .. G neu.-3gHawn'W1IlL AWENQI' lfp P' mba 10.Rbwg3b0K0... Here-lgliia 30' i 'DecaW ':ile .... - ' ii Awful ,120 ptembet' 4 Aallvt ,gli ,O . qu ..,, 32 , Q , 051335: ' Z i'?lfvslt d Lu M 5 b5L . CEM...-7 Oaxaca wse img? GAME ,Medi Le . 75 t S use fharplay r onfghr, Lies il cuff 4 . 'A la., -is 'N' -' -,gif i 4'7Cj,,f,. 'fi-'W' ff 4 U, ff-fV:,-, - 7 - ' --ff --11f1f'i if .' ' 'YQ' 1' '-rgktf-f.fE,'4g?, .4515 f 4' ll '41 - 1' -, .. www '. . - Jerry Goegleln, Sophomore, Half Back, NEIC Second Team Larry Goegleln, Senior, Quarter Back, NEIC- First Team Ron Roemer, Junior, Full Back, NEIC First Team, City top scorer Dick Riclley, Senior, End, NEIC-First Team Co-Captain Karl Kostoff, Senior, Tackle, NElC-Second Team Lowell Zelt, Junior, Guard Carroll Scheiderer, Senior, Center Jim Sclfmlund, Senior, End Bill Kraft, Junior, Quarterback i qi M- x , ll N ii. .,,,. . . ' - 5- + , ,mi - , . 5 fx: ws, L, i . - Buzz Doerffler, Senior, Halfback, NEIC-Second Team, Co-Captain Doug Doehrman, Junior,' Halfback Ken Ramming, Junior, Halfback Tom Gotch, Junior, Guard, NEIC- Second Team Jim Norden, Junior, Guard Fred Schroeder, Senior, Tackle Bruce Dammeyer, Senior, End, NEIC- Third Teom Jack Hein, Senior, Guard, NEIC-Third Team, City top punfer after touch- down Don Kleinschmidt, Senior, End, NEIC- Third Team 77 A T x ..,' ,X 'fi 'Q'-J .., ' ' - J ' i 5-- . . 035 I A , ' x if Why the long faces? Were you plotting to throw coach in the shower? Naughty! The Sophomore girls put in a lot of work decorating Gerkes For the party after Homecoming. lt really was fun though, wasn't it? This year the students of Concordia held their First annual Homecoming. The celebration was held on November 29, at the Concordia-Cleveland-Lutheran game . Sponsored by the Student Council and elected by the student body, the queen and her court were escorted onto the play- Something new has been added. Student announcers at the football games have helped us better understand football . Don did a very nice job at Homecoming. The Senior girls shivered to the last sec- ond to see their team trounce Cleveland 32-0 ing field byofficers of the military depart- ment. Paul Manske, president of the Student Council, conducted the crown- ing ceremonies. 1 af' rf l ' nz, D, Z' ' xg, W- 4 L I f- - 1-- ' . w -Q f 3 I ' xi 'Q X .s - . . An after-the-game party was sponsored by the P. T. A. to wel come the fans and team ot Cleveland Lutheran. Members of the court were: Queen, Pat Albrecht, Attendants, Mary Ann Koeneman, Lois Kruse, Sue Smith, and Pat Tessman. mi t Concordia High School 's first Home- coming Oueen and her court, Mary Ann Koeneman, Queen Pat Al- brecht, Sue Smith and PatTessman. lsn't someone missing? Here she is Lots Kruse, Junior Attendant, was too busy to pose for the photographer We can see why Football rivalry was forgotten at Gerkes where we made many new acquaintances withCleveland Luth- eran students. Oueen Pat Albrecht and her escort lead the Grand March., Kostott M41 and Doertfler l33l in side line Touchdown to help beat the Columbia City Eagles, 37-6. Doug Doehrman l32l evades a Cleveland Teamwork paid off again as Ron Roemer Pioneer for more yardage. The Cadets won l42T laterals to Doug Doehrman i321 . Con- the game, 32-O cordia won over Garret, T9-13. In the most important game of the season, another Bulldog is evaded as Concordia clinched the NEIC Co-Championship, 20-13. sr T 1 V YXCVHQ7: MANAGERS: D. Werling, J. Tessman, E. Saffen. Varsity Basketball Team FIRST ROW: L. Goeglein, D. Ridley, D. Doehrman. SECOND ROW: J. Dellinger, B. Kraft, N. Hitzeman, B. Dodrffler. THIRD ROW: R. Roemer, Coach By Hey I. Schlund, P. Manske. I. Hein, D. Tennison. Q FN A LW- 'R 13. 3 3 ,QV x X i . Jr -'- I 'Nix VJ! Xxkdw X Qi rf' G i tri f f 5 iv- AE ig IMA I 4 N , v X I i 5 X N W Q7 A' Q i ix 1 Doug Doehrman, Junior, Guard Paul Manske, Senior, Center Ron Roemer, Junior, Forward Don Tennison, Senior, Guard Jerry Dellinger, Guard .X R f Q , X xx 'I ' - JL, ' :xnxx 'I md 1 EJ? i x 1 X i , ff ix I r T X i X NN X 82 'N S 1 X K' F. Y 1 'x x., X K L X 3 i S, I S 1 .I 1 ,X if fr' : i I 44N I I i i 3 L f 0 i Dick Ridley, Senior, Forward ,f d u Jim Schlund, Senior, Center vii 1 ' g J, u K A Jock Hein, Senior, Forward i A Buzz Doerrfler, Senior, Guard hi 5 E37 ' Larry Goeglein, Senior, Forward K,i'x 1 N. S ' e.J' , - S .Lfa 83 F mhman Team The Freshman team of T955-56, under the coaching of Captain Ron Venderly, had a good season with a ten won, ten lost re- cord. With only an average heighth of five feet seven inches, but with great team spirit, they won the Huntington Tourney, bringing home Concordia's first Freshman won trophy. Also, proving themselves a credit to Concordia, they set a new school scoring record, beating Pierceton 54-25. HBH Team The 1955-56 B team showed great pro- mise forthe coming years. Their teamwork and height led them toa new school record of only two loses in the season. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Koch, the team won over all city schools at least once dur- ing the season. There should certainly be a great team to look forward to in the next several years. LEFT: Buzz puts another one through. MIDDLE: Get that ball, get that ball, get it, get it, get itl RIGHT: He's a man, who's a man, he's a mtghty Cadet man! Where's that ball? It's not up here. Let's make another one just like the other one. Sure. . . .it bounces. Hey, Hey, what do you say---Cadets take that ball away. I.et's go, 1et's fight, 1et's win! ts students 'Y fl 'ff Mighty Ballet Team Looking back over the past year, one ofthe highlights that will always be remembered is the T955-56 basketball team. Coach By Hey floored a team of many talents, ranging from rebounding to set shooting and all important--defensive play. The T955-56 edition of the Cadet team was com- posed of several returning lettermen making a combination that was hard to beat. The fine rebounding ability of Paul Manske, Jack Hein and Dick Ridley and the Fine offensive play of Buzz Doerffler and Jerry Dellinger proved to be a combination hard to equal. Jim Schlund, Larry Goeglein, and Ron Roemer also added the necessary punch when needed . A new school scoring record was set at ninty- seven points. Paired against C.C. with all the city schools in the top bracket the Cadets played a tremendous game against the high-scoring lrish in the Sectionals, only to be downed 79-60. Two of the Cadets, Buzz and Paul were elected to the All-City Team. Also receiving votes were Jack and Jerry. Our season record was 20 wins and 8 defeats. We can certainly be proud of this, one of the best records in the school 's history. Many thanks also to the boys For their Christian conduct on the playing Floor. This certainly helped us to gain permanent possession of the Sportsman- ship Trophy. March I3----a day never to be for- gotten in the life of all Concordia students. Of course, there was a good reason for the deafening roa r that after noon ---- the Sportsmanship Trophy was being presented to the student body for the third time. This meant that it was ours forever. After having totaled the scores, the Zollner Pistons and the Fratemal Order of Police found that our conduct at games and also to and from them had entitled us to the honor of receiving the trophy for the second straight year. We had also received the trophy the first year that it was presented. The scoring was based on the conduct of the students and team before, during, and after all City Series games. Many thanks can be given to the whole student body for their co-operation and good sportsmanship at all the games. The good sportsmanship of all was certainly needed to enable us to again win the trophy. Not to be forgotten are the cheerleaders and mem- bers of the cheerings blocks. Many long hours of work were spent in preparation be- fore we saw the fine results at the games. Their many hours ofwork and planning were well rewarded as a result of that day. Again, we can see that as Christians we can do all to the glory of God. Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Class of T956 7he S Company NORTHERN UIDIANA PUlllC SERVICE CDMPAHIY if 41.3 TOP LEFT Watch out fielders. . .here it Q ,rf Q comes! E 'f . C RIGHT - h This time its going to be a two- fw X 'w, A es- I h, - bagger. tg Y if sffe,sf f + . + -. , - L- , -'F' L BOTTOM Ax , E : rf , ff g . I J LEFT ' A A J J Don't hit that catcher. . .he I f Q , sf- . 5 K ,. VZ, just wants the ball. V V +7-ba, 5-3, g CENTER X sg T 4 ,AA H -se p 5 'J , Where are the rest? I'm not a , f . - 7 g' ' one-man team. Q , 'A RIGHT 5 P - ' Home-run! We won. , .put'er ' 1 'U. '- , , there boy! l W ,T 4, ' ' A 1 i ' X 4.15 1 T, il 1 was .xtsiyxxkx 4,33 i f itz ' 9 f- NM., 1' u-3 ' E 6: - -E E .v- ,.-q. If-Q-., . .- - ,.n J. , . BasehaH ln spring , as the saying goes, a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of baseball. Also, at Concordia, the boyswith great en- thusiasm started the third season of this nationally popular sport, intent in topping last year's record. With six returning iettennen, Dick Rid- ley, Buzz Doerffler, Larry Goeglein, Jack Hein, Jerry Dellinger, and Jerry Goeglein, Coach By Hey hoped for a great season in N. E. I. C. competition. The opposing teams were tough, but all in all the Cadets came through with some real thrillers and a team of which all could be proud. ,..f- ...,-. V A ' f ' I 1 T -5 t A , I in Q sg, is ,g.,.. is .Q is , ., .,,. ., .. ' ' -L' J Q j gs . U, - . 1 . ,LLiN gn' gf, A AL 'Q -7525 . - ' E sz:- ' , 1- ffele- . . ..,.,,,5.?4nE.i .g A: - , I - . Nl - .js T w e 5gf4zv':f51-- sfitlfirrfr cr ' -E -...Me . -H 'x:: f' w L ' E .::f1-.yR..- a - E A- 1: 88 Gross Uountry Thinking back to last fall, we can re- member seeing members of the Cross Country team running around the campus. Spurred on by returning lettermen, Paul Manske and Norm Buls, the team took first place in the Sectional run. At the end of the season, all were well satisfied and we are indeed proud of them for their efforts in our behalf. GOH Team With many lettermen returning the Golf Team ended a very successful sports year at Concordia. Their performance and sportman- ship were commendable to the men on the green. The team competed in eight meets, sectionals, and for conference honors, trying to better last years record of four wins, one tie, and five losses. Track The Cadet Track Team showed themselves equally proud with the basketball and football teams. The spirit of the team, managers and coaches led them on to a great season with faster times, higher lumps, and longer throws. We can rightly say that the members of the team equaled the great performance of last years members. Registration .... Football games .... Trips to the Camo .... Homecoming .... ValpoSeniorDay . . . . Basketball games .... Christmas parties . . . . G.A.A. PointParty .... Holiday Tourney ,... Mid- semesterexams .... Slumber parties .... Sectionals Springvacation B... Baseball .... Banquets . . Carnival .... Skip Day .... Final Dress Parade ., . . Award Assembly .... Yearbooks! .... Gradu- ation . With the end of warm summer days and the falling of Autumn leaves came the beginning of another school year. Registration day found both old and new friends greeting each other, schedules being compared , lock- er combination being tested, and new books being reviewed rather curiously. Probably the ones whofound the first few days ofschool a bit bewildering were the Freshmen . Cf course they won't admit it now, but most likely as they neared the front door they can remember putting on smiling faces and preparing themselves for their first day of high school life. They soon found theirway around, enjoyed school, and worked as hard as anyone else. Among the first things to be done was electing the varsity cheerleaders for the coming foot- ball and basketball seasons. Al- so, during this first pep session we met the football team and gave them a rousing send off. And of course, the next big eventwas the first football game. We saw the beginning of avicto- rious season and team as we beat Fairmount 20-7. The following weeks saw two more victories and only a one pointloss to Auburn. lla: At the Kendallville game, designated Father's Night, the fathers joined their sons on the bench and were introduced to the fans by the indentical numbers of their sons. A week later came the game everyone waswaiting for. A big crowd braved the cold to see the Cadets beatNew Haven 20-l3. This was the fifth win in NEIC competition and assured the co- championship of the conference. After the game, the students trooped to the Cama and pre- sented Dick with a cake and a gift in honor of his birthday. Also, on call thatnight were 'Little Davids' for the hungry team after their hard earned vic- tory over New Haven. uf Ji 4 November November was a month of many activ- ities. Bermuda shorts and paiama tops were very much in evidence as the Lettermen's Club held their initiation. The Lettermen made the new members 'toe the line', but everyone enjoyed the day immensely. Ask any letterman how an egg feels, he'll cer- tainly know. Everyone was very much surprised later that month, to hear that the Cama had been sold. No one will ever forget the many good times and victory celebrations thatwere held at the Camo. Also, in November were Valpo Senior Day and the staging of the class assembly, two big events for the Seniors. At Valpo they caught a glimpse of college life, trying to decide whether to enter there the next fall, but still enioying themselves at the football game and on the trip. The assemblyagain took the form ofa television show, with many acts which everyone still remembers. The Junior Red Cross conducted its annual collection for the needy as all clubs and organizations started working on their pro- iects for the year. Another highl ightof No- vember was a convocation where Mr. Quaker spoke to the student body on the theme, The Man Withouta Country. The basketball season offi- cially started with three wins in three starts. The Mighty Cadets defeated Angola , Berne, and Auburn. A 1 ii X I X , X . . N Q Q: .1 Q'-2 x 'Qi x Q , 1 I -A f Nt k . Jill X THANKS KIDS ppt.. L ff! PING .1 ' ' f. 3,5-iid . ,..... December began in the holiday spirit as the Parish Workers started off the month by making Christmas gifts. They made rag dolls and prepared scrap books for the Chil- dren's ward at the Lutheran Hospital. As in previous years the halls of Con- cordia took on a look of festivity. The classes took charge and soon the students were Feeling the Christmas spirit as trees sprouted balls and tinsel and Merry Christ- mas signs greeted all. For the first time a Christmas party was held forall the students and parents. Under the co-sponsorship of the Student Council and the P.T.A. , a program was presented consisting of song and pantomimes of Christ- mas in other lands. A gaint gift exchange was heldwhen Santa Claus came to visit the gathering. As a climax to December's activities, the Cadet team played in theannual Holi- day Tourney, where they p'aced third by defeating Elmhurst in the consolation game. Sponsored by PONTIAC HARDWARE 1002 E. Pontiac H-2128