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

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The Military Department Military Officers Corp, FRONT ROW: Capt. L. Boseker, Capt. R. Wiehe, Maj. S. Pfeifer, Lt. Col. J. Dickmeyer. SECOND ROW: Capt. L. Roemer, 2nd Lt. V. Messman, 1st Lt. R. Weigman, Capt. G. McClure, 1st Lt. R. Alexander, 2nd Lt. D. Heinkel, Capt. M. Congdon. THIRD ROW: 2nd Lt. R. Auman, 1st Sgt. D. Sebring, 2nd Lt. T. ReiUy, 2nd Lt. H. Moeller- ing, 1st Sgt. H. Kreiselmeyer, 2nd. Lt. D. Parker, 2nd Lt. R. Rupp, Sgt. K. Holle, 2nd Lt. T. Nahrwold. Saluting Cadet, D. Meyer. Your military department, headed by Cap- tain R. Venderly, stresses leadership in the train- ing of our men of tomorrow. All freshman and sophomore boys are required to take military, and the course is offered as an elective to the jun- ior and senior boys. This year the military uni- forms were chanr ed from blue to the official army green. Freshman instruction and drilling in mili- tary technique is done by the senior officers assisted by Mr. J. Diemer, the assistant military instructor. The department again climaxed its year with the annual military tournament. Capt. R. Venderly (right) is the head of the Mih- tary department. He has received a B.S. degree and also teaches U.S. History, sponsors the Officers ' Club, Rifle team, and Snap Squad. Capt. Venderly also is the line coach of the varsity football team. Mr. J. Diemer (left), in addition to his duties as assistant military instructor, coaches the freshman football team and assists Capt. Venderly with the rifle team.

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The Art Department In the art department of your school the stu- dents are taught the appreciation of visual art and given a basic knowledge of good design in art activi- ties. The student is given a chance to acquire new tastes and furthur develop his creative abihties. To- gether the teacher and student open the door to new ideas in art. Mr. J. Sturmfels, head of Concordia ' s art department, teaches United States History and speech besides a four-year course in art. He has his B.S. degree in education and a M.A. degree in art. He is the director of the all-school play and the senior class play. He is a sponsor of the Drama Club, Gamma Rho Del- ta, and the junior class. The Home Economics Department The home economics department offers a three-year course to the girls of Concordia. The first year includes the study of food preparation, personal money management, sewing, and all re- lated arts such as color schemes, balance, and pro- portion. The second year involves kitchen plan- ning, bedroomdecorating, advanced food prepara- tion, food preservation, major clothing problems, and family money management. The third year includes child care and developement, home nur- sing, house planning, interior decorating, home management, and the study of consumer prices. The student does the actual preparation, work, and cleaning-up in all the phases of these courses. Mrs. M. Schmidt is the director of the home economics depart- ment. She has her B.S. degree in home economics. She teaches home ec. I, II, and III. She is the sponsor of the Junior Red Cross and the sophomore class.

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Physical Education Department Through individual activities and team sports, your physical education department is concerned with teaching you to take care of the body which God has given you. The fresh- man and sophomore girls participate in soccer, Softball, basketball, volleyball, tumbling, and folk dancing. The junior and senior girls are unable to have physical education because of our limited gym facihties. The junior and sen- ior boys have a choice between military and physical education. Those taking physical edu- cation participate in the various seasonal sports, tumbling, and make constant use of the trampoline. Concordia ' s Vital Asset- The Library Mrs. Retrum, the girls ' physical teacher, has her B.S. degree and is a part-time teacher at Concordia Mr. W. Koch has his B.A. degree in business and government, his M.S. in physical education. He teaches bookkeeping, history, and health and safety. He is your football and track coach, and assistant basketball coach. He is the sponsor of the Lettermen ' s Club and the senior class. Mr. J. Mader has his B.S. degree in physical education, business, and education. He is your varsity basketball coach, reserve football coach, and varsity baseball coach. He teaches boys ' physical education, several business courses, and is a junior class sponsor. Mrs. B. Meyer, your school libra- rian, has her B.S. and M.S. de- grees in education. Besides her duties as head librarian she does audio-visual work and is the spon- sor of the library club. The purpose of your school library is to provide you with material for research, enlightenment, and enjoy- ment. The head librarian is Mrs. Meyer who is assisted by your own classmates and friends. -23-