Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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A UGSfiURGI AN -Z55 November 25—In a history class some of the students were rather surprised when, in order to illustrate the medieval method of doing homage, the professor got down on his knees before one of the coeds and said, “I am your man.” A Sigvald Qvale Silver Medal contest was held here Friday evening. Omer Johnson succeeded in winning the Silver Medal for the Academy and Rudolph Larson won the Silver Medal for the College. November 28—The Alpha Sigma Society held its first regular business meeting. Theodore Xydahl was elected president, and arrangements were made for a Christmas program. November 30—Rev. (iynild led the Chapel services. December 2—We had the pleasure of having our friend M. A. Pederson with us at Chapel. Me presented a plea for missions and especially for India. December 3—The annual Sigvald Qvale Gold Medal Contest was held at our chapel under the auspices of Det norske selskap”. Prof. G. Bothne, pre- sident of that organization presided. Miss Olmstad of St. Olaf was given first prize for her presentation of Bjornson’s '“Ft farligt frieri” in the sogning dialect. Omer Johnson was given second place. December A—Many of the students took part in a church canvass of the south town district. The work was as interesting as the facts were astonishing. December 5—The first basket-ball game of the season was a practice game with the St. Olaf church team. Under the able leadership of Si Melby our team won an easy victory. December 7—Rev. J. A. Bcrgh. who.graduated 50 years ago, spoke in chapel of the need of keeping close to God. December 8—Premises quarantined fur Scarlet Fever. Dates broken ( ?) December 9—Being confined on the block the Misses Jerstad and Dahle made use of the opportunity to visit some of the classes at Augsburg. They were especially interested in the speeches given by the Freshman in the Knglish class. December 10—The first and second teams played an interesting game Score 3d—16 in favor of the first team. December 11—The students worshipped together at school on account of the quarantine. In the morning Prof. Melbv spoke and in the evening the students joined in a rousing song service led by Trygve Dahle. December 12—The Alpha Sigma Society gave a Christmas program. Knut Jensen and Thomas Lpgcland were the main speakers. The latter brought back memories of childhood days by speaking about Santa Claus. December 15 will long be remembered in the history of the Augsburg Norse Society, for that was the day on which it was organized. Olaf Rogue was elected president. December 16—The Minnesota College Basket-ball team was defeated by the Augsburg team in the first regular game of the year. The Augsburg team started out fine, winning by a score of 52—12. In the evening the Minnesota College debating team defeated the Augsburg Academy debating team 3—0. December 16—Rev. Carl Vang was a visitor at school. ----- 1922 •— I AGP. TIIIHTF.KN

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AUGSHVRGIAN isS Calendar SEPTEMBER 27—Registration day. There were no classes, but at 10:10 we assembled in the chapel President Sverdrup opened with scripture reading and prayer. Rev. Hompland, a pioneer missionary to China, who had returned on a furlough, sj oke to us about the work and conditions there. Rev. Slctten was also present, and spoke to us. lie expressed his wishes for a blessed school year. Vivid imagination had often pictured fair coeds parading down the halls, but on this day it became a reality even to the most unimaginative. September 29—Rev. Olson from W'aubay, S. I)., led the chapel exercises. October 12—The students and professors made a trip to “Augsburg Park”. We are very much pleased with the place. It is an ideal location for Augsburg, and we are looking forward to the time when we can move out there. October 13—The Students’ Society held its first business meeting. Besides the election of regular officers, a number of vacancies on the “Augsburgian” and “Echo” staffs were filled. October Id—The Mission Society had its regular business meeting. Ar- rangements were made toward conducting mission work down-town. October 15—Ludvig Hope, a layman from Norway’, gave an interesting and straightforward talk at chapel exercises. October 17—Rev. Stene, president of the Bible school at Trondhjem. Nor- way. spoke. October 20—A hearty welcome was extended to Rev. Ralph Mortensen and family, who had just recently returned from China. October 22—Dr. Sverdrup, an engineer who was with Roald Amundsen on his recent expedition to the North pole, spoke to us. 1 le pointed out the course of their journey and explained why they had not as yet accomplished their pur- pose. He told of difficulties with ice. and of experiences with bears and eskimos. October 24—Some of the boys went to the depot to bid Rev. Sather and wife farewell before they started on their long journey to the mission field of China. October 27—Dr. Nelson, who has l cen a missionary in Manchuria, China, for fourteen years, gave an interesting talk. November 3—Dr. P. C.. (lade, a distinguished Norwegian scientist, and president of “Nordmandsforbundet”. honored us with a visit. November 5—Prof. Julius E. Olson, of the University of Wisconsin, gave a lecture on “Literature in Education” at the assembly. November 11—13. the annual convention of the Young People’s Federation of the Lutheran Free Church was held at Trinity Church. November 24—Thanksgiving was spent rather quietly since we had only one day off. The students returned to their work on Friday. IM 1E TWELVE

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AUGSBURGI AN 2 December 19—We always look forward to the basket-ball game with Minne- haha Academy with a great deal of interest. That game has become one of the most enthusiastic which we have during the year. Last year the Academy suc- ceeded in winning one game with our second team. The Augsburg “Scrubs” played the Academy team in a very interesting game with the result 43 to 14. in favor of the “Scrubs”. The tables will no doubt be turned when the Academy gets its own gymnasium. December 20—Rev. Ralph Mortenscn took part in the chapel exercises. December 18—21—Had it not l cen for some valuable experience as a cook in the navy the students may have had to suffer hunger besides writing examina- tions for a few days. Trygve Dahle was the one who saved the situation by assuming the responsibilities of chief cook until a new cook could l e secured. Under his supervision the students enjoyed some very excellent meals. December 21—At noon the Christmas vacation began. January 3, 1922. BACK AGAIN! And found some of the students in charge of the dining hall. Their office consisted of doing service as waiters and dishwashers. We seem to have gone back to the methods of olden days in that regard. Perhaps, after all. the methods of our fathers were not the poorest. January 7—Our team played the Red Wing Alumni. January 12—The Alpha Sigma Society had a very important meeting. If you arc interested in knowing about the impromptu speeches which were given ask someone who was present. January 13—Augsburg played Dunwoody on the Dun woody floor. The game resulted in another victory for the Augsburg boys. Score 17—13. January 16—The Augsburg “Scrubs” played the St. Olaf church team. Alt' Jerstad put aside his coal shovel long enough to act as referee during the game. The result was in favor of the “Scrubs”. January 20—Two basket-ball games were played with the Twin City Busi- ness College at the Augsburg gym. The '1'. C. B. C. second team was easily con- quered by the Augsburg second team. Due to superiority in size and playing the Augsburg first team was defeated for the first time by a score of 27—20. January 27 we met defeat at the hands of Dunwoody. In the evening the Students Society met Professor Stolie of Luther Sem- inary addressed the society. February 2—Prof. Anderson, of the Minnehaha Academy, spoke to the students. February 3—Luther Seminary defeated by Augsburg for the first time in ten years. An extraordinary celebration took place. February 9—Rev. J. Mortensen led in devotion at chapel exercises. February 11—In Norse class M. R. speaking rather jerkily. Prof. X.: “Du for skyndc paa saa vi blir faerdig.” M. R.: “I can’t—I—I can’t get the words.” February 9—Christ Iverson’s shoulder was dislocated in gym and located by the doctor in the office. [- 19 U ■MUR FOURTEEN