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

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The Religion Department At the right is Pastor A. Oldsen, the head of the rehgion department of your school. He has an M.A. degree, teaches freshman and senior rehgion, and is head of pubhc relations at Concordia. Pastor Oldsen is conferring with Mr. R. Buls, also a religion instructor. Mr. Buls has an M.A. degree and taught you Religion in your junior year. He also teaches world history and is a spon- sor of the senior class. The religion department is an important part of your school. Religious convictions en- velope the entire academic and extra-curricu- lar program. Various phases of religious train- ing are offered in the form of a four year course. Freshmen study the New Testament; sophomores, the Old Testament. In your jun- ior year you study the history and founding of the Christian church, and your senior year is devoted to a course in Christian living. The religious training which you receive here at Concordia, is important to you, not only now but in the future, for it is a very important guide to your life as a Christian. As an active participant in your school ' s religious program, you attended church services at Concordia Lutheran Church.

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The Administration CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL 1715 Maumee Avenue Fort Wayne 4, Indiana Office of Principal Phone: Anthony 0241 Dear Students: As we are about to close the doocs of the school year 1959- 1960, feelings of joy and gratitude fill our hearts and minds. The good Lord, under whose blessings you have lived and learned for another year, wants you to feel a sense of achievement and fond satisfaction in accomplishments. The learning experiences in and out of classrooms have richly contributed toward growth in true understanding and wisdom. By deepening your insights in Christ ' s principles you have learned to love more devoutly your Savior and your fellow- Having grown in knowledge and love, you have also learn- ed to assume more responsibility in serving your church, your school, and your community. As your principal, I shall continue to include all of you in my prayers in the days and years which lie ahead. ' f -i!i iCiC cl ywi i ; A-i— ' ' t Member North Central As of Cu legea and Secondary Schools m , Mr. Herbert F. Birkman: M.A., M.S. In addition to his duties as assistant princi- pal, Mr. E. Werner tiiis year taught solid geome- try, trigonometry, and al- gebra, but his chief duty is in the field of guidance and vocational counseling. He says, All education is guidance. I try to lead the students to a fuller reali- zation of their potential. My guidance covers both the fields of scholastic ef- forts and leadership. A schedule prol)lem confronts B. Melchei- and J. Heller, and Mr. Werner is helping the uorli out a solution. This is one of Mr. Werner ' s many duties as assistant principal and cational counselor.

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The English Department Your English department, a required and essential part of your school, offers to you, the student, an opportunity to acquire the mastery of your language. After you have completed the three-year required course, you are eligible to take a fourth year as an elective. Stressed in these courses are the basic subjects of literature, grammar, and the all-important skill of self- expression. Whatever field, profession, or job you pursue, you will find that the mastery of the English language will prove to be of im- measurable assistance in your ultimate goal. At the left is Mr. K. .Jordan, head of the English depart- ment at Concordia. He has an A.B. and an M.A. degree and teaches sophomore and junior English. In addition, Mr. .Jordan is the sponsor of your school paper, the LU JJI OICE, and one of the sponsors of the Gamma Rho Delta. Mrs. H. Knoblauch i right) got you off to a good start in English as a freshman. She has a B.S. degree and teaches freshman English at your school. Mr. R. Welsh (left) is the sophomore and senior English instructor. He has received his B.S. and M.A. degrees. In addition, Mr. Welsh is a sponsor of the sophomore class and of the cheerleaders. Both Mr. Welsh and Mrs. Knoblauch are sponsors of the Gamma Rho Delta. 16