Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1928 volume:

Piston Xilitf) fjigfc fjoped anti fine ibeald for tfje future, toe continue to adpire. $adt duecedd id but a dtepping-dtone to a greater bidion, anb toitfjout bidion tfjere id no life. Jfortoarb Eo portray tfje life at Augsburg, its hopes, ibeals, anb ambitions-to bescribe its accomplishments anb its many actibities-to recall pleasant memories in future years— to sljoU) that our school is groining in pre- cept anb altnays loohing aljeab to a greater Augsburg—these are our aims anb hopes in the presentation of this 1028 Augsburgian to the stubents, faculty, anb frienbs of Augs- burg. ©ebication {Eo tfje future grototb anb prosperity of £ugsburg--a past of noble trabitionjs anb bigb ibeals--a bision of progress eber inbieto ••toitb thankfulness to tbe £iber of all goob -=tbe 1928 ftugsburgtan is bebtcateb. $rofeaaor (Dftebal aaaumeb tbe preaibencp of ug burg in 1907. % je bifficult toorfe tbrougb pear of trial anb struggle bab noto mabe possible tfjc builbing of a larger, better equippeb anb a more efficient ifflain. ®ur progreaa anb our bleaainga babe been great, anb it ia toitb tbe biaion of a greater Sugaburg tbat toe continue in tbe spirit of tbeae pioneer . toad tfje toork of Jlrofeddor George gtoerbrup to addume tfje fjeab of a compar- atibelp neto institution in 1876. JSttfj tfje abbition of an acabemic anb a college bepart- ment tfje exidtence anb tfje toork of tfje neto dcfjool toad bifficult. Cfjrougfj tfje faitf) anb guibance of $rofeddor gtoerbrup, ugdbutg continueb to groto anb prodper. professor Sugunt £0eenaas toill be re- membereb as tf)c man tabo bab tbe faitf) anb courage to lap tbe founbation of our school some fiftp-ninepears ago. is toorfe among tbe earlp j ortuegian immigrants in America has been a bital factor in tbe bi torp of Augsburg. lltfs faitfj anb courage are our heritage, anb toitb that spirit toe progress. ®fje 8ug$burg 4Ham Zfje 8uggburg Campus 43r� tir� ‘ w f| her? j .ni H t4 rhujtli irv‘ SCft cm mb •� ’ :crl . . jiff.rtv jfj ! in ffcis the augsburgian mmwmm progress Augsburg is alive. It has been growing steadily. The triends of Augsburg and the churches affiliated with the Lutheran Free Church have worked patiently and in fine faith to keep the school running. The faculty and students likewise have joined hands to cherish that purpose and spirit entrusted into their hands. Do we fully realize what it means to have responsibility for a living thing? It is our privilege not merely to enjoy its use- fulness for our own personal ends, nor only to keep the “wheels of '.he machine” in motion. A living thing is more than a machine. If we assume the responsibility which follows upon associating ourselves with a living purpose such as a school, and, in particular, a school with a specifically Chris- tian aim. we at the same time tacitly, but none the less directly, agree to cooperate in the enlargement of the opportunities of the school to do more work and to do the work more efficiently. With the past achievements in mind and with renewed dedication of self to the high ideals which have carried the school up to the present, it is our privilege to turn our faces to the future. Fite one word which will cover the obligation we have to our school as we look forward is Progress. As in the proverb “all is not gold that glitters,” so here we are concerned to maintain the real values and to build on the foundation already laid, so that our superstructure will rest squarely and completely upon those foundations. True progress is gained by building from within and not bv putting a flashing exterior on a tottering skeleton. We have entered upon a period of expansion and growth. Let us give ourselves to this work with enthusiasm and faith, at all times making expansion secure by keeping the inner realities as the controlling forces which determine the extent and the degree of expansion. Augsburg is frankly founded upon faith in Christ. Its reason for being is that faith. It is in that faith that Augsburg strives to progress. An opportunity is an invitation from the Lord to enter into purposive living. Do not rashly rush into responsibility, nor in sloth or cowardice seek to avoid it. “He strung and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou guest.” “ Fake heed now, for Jehovah hath chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary: be strong and do it.” WM 1927 '� 1928 Page 9 MM®® THE AUGSBURGIAN HH1 IN MEMORIAM Professor E. P. Harro 1856-1927 “I'irmness and Optimism Springing from Implicit Faith. 1927 1928 Page 10 THE AUGSBURGIAN 8888888S8S8Sg£B Johannes L. Nydahl College Librarian Lars Liu.ehei Professor of Chinch History George Sverdrui� H. N. Hendrickson President t Professor of History ami Latin Professor of Old Testament Registrar Andreas Helland GERDA MoRTENSBN Professor of New Testament Dean of If'omen Theology 1927 -- 1928 Page 11 Kl-.V. T. (). IJl KN'TVKDT Lee hirer in Theology Elmer I). Bushy I’rofertor oj Social Science P. A. SVHKCCKN 1‘infessoi i) EnXH,h Marion Wilson I’rofettor of Frr.urh ami Lalin Lars Quai.iikn Nko Tesla im'ill fill iri-ii ion- El hut (’aki. Fosse I’rofetsor in Science 1927 — 1928 Fnrjr 12 IIakoi.i� Moktiwskn Pruftssir iu l uj£l'uh ,iu,l tiJiifiiliou H. Vpxtrn Profetsur iu (imuau I-OUIS J. SoiMI.I. Projfstni iu Mulijrn .iiirs Lai;ra Woi.i� .i ifithiul Orni i ol l 'u ini'll 1927 — 1928 Arthur N;ash lush udor iu Nalurut S fi,'ut'fi Ski.mi.r 1'kamstai� Inrlruclnr iu lliitury 1‘tnjr .? mmmmrnm the augsburgian sbsssbssw Jr mii: Skurdai.svol 'Ventiter of Poire Director of Choral Sort. Emma Gaakiik Teacher of Piolin Director of Orehextra Hi:mkv I . Orsrrn ilriui of , Untie Detract meat $. B. Si:vi:ksom Prof trior of Public Speaking 8 8 1927 — 1928 pH tjf it ElXAI.ll- ( HKM I-.VI-.UT Teacher of Piano WlN'll-KKII RVAN Teacher of Piano M SimBSm $ THE AUGSBURGIAN Maoni! Skukdai-svoi.I) Director of Ithlrlici Eiiiki. I Nf:i!iiKKi r$us lutlructor in Tyl'C critiug' J. S. Mtfl.ltV 1'iofrtsor of Chrisliiini y IhtsLctlmll Conch Gii.iti-KT Johnson I utlrnclor in Huglish CONKAO EkI.I.'NI) I'oothiiH Couch M.SKCAKIT l.ONO Instructor in I’hyticiil Hituctilioil I m)C IS Kdwin Myiirk Keligion Cl.fc.MKNT l.KI'.SI.ANI) JonruuVum Snstructors CrKOKCK SOIIBRC MulhriNtUift mul Eitglith Marik Kjblaas Euglif A Martin Quanbeck Italia Martin Oi.sdn .SViV« v John Joii anson Eugii ih I 1927 1 I I 1 111I f� i f.‘ I rf 11 Vmje Ift Gustnhk i-i.son EngtHCAr LUCIHI.K liUKKI.INI) I'm lit- Hi's S iwrt.lo ry Mrs. Inca IU:ro Mil ion Mrs. I'i.orknck Caki.son It'itiiiliii Club ministration Kacna Sv� :ri rui Trfiiutisr Hanna Waaoi; n.,11 ci trk Sivi'.rt Thompson Jitiiilor ICcnick Hansom O0iee Mrs. Hannah Jkxstad Mu nut Mrs. MAiti’i. Johnson Houn iug Club 1927 1928 1’iit r !7 MIH THE AUGSBURGIAN ©ormitorp Hite Those who see only the exterior of the four-walled structures called dormitories may be prone to feel a wave of pity for those who must make such apparently cold and unattractive buildings their homes during college days. If those same walls so scrutinized were endowed with the capacity to speak, the observer would very soon be convinced that he had passed an erroneous judgment upon dormitory life at Augs- burg. Memories of the hours spent in the dormitory arc quite the opposite to un- pleasant to those who no longer live there. Each room is a retreat where the in- dividual studies, forms plans and purposes, and designs her own methods of procedure in carrying the plans to a successful culmination. Here she may catch a glimpse of a future full of agreeable activity for the ambitious. Hut when study hours arc over and books are closed and pushed aside for the time, these same rooms become the scenes of varied pleasures. Then the spirit of unity asserts itself. In all the “ups and downs” of dormitory life the girls have found a warm friend and co-worker in Miss Mortcnscn, the Dean of Women. During her stay at Augsburg she has won great respect and admiration from the girls. She has been ready at all times, not only to encourage them to enjoy the privileges of the social group, but to share in the pleasures and to act as a guide when difficulties arise. Her endeavors have gone a long way toward making the memories of dormitory life at Augsburg exceedingly pleasant. 1927 - 1928 Page IS i � jv v novi . |Jtf ihr •kwyih� ‘ r tta f a � V' iE$5 |ii i piVul tiflnfiw'W .. . . . .1 2 i. j.i ': i • i if � HH • x « I« M l� .«r | Hi ?:i ntyi fc ‘ � i I 4« Mj}, • •w jfcb «� ; w-Wfwfi jv-v � i n,;Rf m • j (p. ? v nV Jj l� rt. tn | t f� fi Y'V b f � i r. i nlr tsil « , M ■u iCk- f ijlft r wv .v.i � r.- Uk ictw ' jViM $vU u i rr i tjc{U I .1� � a ovu. '� . tW‘ I � � v y«M i r i t ohi d ft )-tlauitiv ?«•(£ «prto i 1 •Lf ’ pub y Unrftnf PiuiitMv tin VW) l ’-m v. .'; . : M7- 192 • V� UV- THE AUGSBURGIAW � 2« j. Johanson R. Larson STfjrological (grabuates 1927 Tlu members of this graduating class arc John Johanson and Rudolph Larson. It is perhaps one of the smallest classes in the history of our school, hut with the vision of a great life's calling, and the zeal and inspiration of a Christian school, a great deal is expected from this small class. Rev. Johanson is at the present time an assistant pastor to Rev. Sletten of Saint Olaf’s Church in Minneapolis. Rev. Larson is now serving as pastor of the charge at Clanwilliam, Manitoba, Canada. The two members of this class are also gradu- ates from the college department at Augsburg. During their theological and college courses, both members took an active part in school activities and publications. Our church needs more college graduates as pastors. To work under the standard of the King of kings is to follow one of life’s most noble callings. After all it is through this department that His message is carried to the people, and it is this mes- sage that carries the real ideals and hopes of Augsburg. Without Christian faith and hope, our school would have no reason for existing. 4 1927 - 1928 Page 20 mmmmm the augsburgian s Sivcrtson Vik Gunderson Knutson Anker-Goli geological (Graduates 1928 It was once said by a certain speaker, that in his travels in England, he paused beside a magnificent church that was under construction. He asked one working man what he was making, and lie replied that he was making mortar. The second replied that he was making so many dollars, but the third replied that he was making a cathedral. 'This last man had a vision of great things, and realized that he had a purpose in life. The pastors of our nation, and of the world arc the builders of today. It is their great work to kindle the spirit of the love of God in the heart of mankind and thus they are instrumental in making eternal men. Many of our Augsburg students have had that great vision of a work in the field of Christianity. This class of 1928 is imbued with the love of God, and has accepted His work as theirs. In preparation for that work, and for that purpose, they have attended this school. They have been taught the truths, and the views of Christian faith. Now their great work is to go out and by word and deed, carry God’s word, and preach Jesus Christ as the Savior from sin. Page 21 8S888S8B8BB£SBB the augsburgian 'Top row—D. Mclsathcr, J. Berg, A. Olson, Hegre, Rude. Bottom row—Walden, G. Knutson, E. Myhrc, M. Olson, H. Johnson, H. Nyhus. Sntermetriate ®fjeologp “He that findeth his life shall lose it; and he that loscth his life for my sake shall find it.” It is said that we arc living in a materialistic age. Many build their life’s phil- osophy on things material. These we call materialists. Their sole aim in life is the attainment to material prosperity; to them that is the very essence of living. They have not learned that true success is found only when we seek first the King- dom of God. There is, however, another class of people, of which we like to consider ourselves a part, who realize that life is more than food and raiment. They look into the future. They have learned, through Christ, to see life’s realities. They have ex- perienced the truth of this, to the world paradoxical statement, that “he that findeth his life shall lose it, and he that loseth his life for Christ’s sake shall find it.” They seek first the Kingdom of Heaven, confident that all else will be added unto them. Having yielded themselves to the Truth, it has molded their lives. Because we have realized the truth of these words of Christ in our own lives, we arc studying theology. We know that men are constantly being confronted with choices with which the world is trying to blind them as to life’s true values, its eternal values. We are here at school preparing ourselves that we might be better fitted to go out into the world and point people to Christ that they might choose Him, and that we might present Christ in such a way that men may seek and find Him. If we succeed in doing this then we know that our lives have not been lived in vain, for we know that if people lose themselves in Chjist Jesus, then they have found the true life, that which will last eternally in living communion with Him. wwmmmm the augsburgian mmmmm Top row—Hausvik, Torvik. Bottom row—J. Quanbeck, Lccsland, A. Anderson, T. Knutson. Class! of 1930 To be branded with the brand of Christ is to be mortified and scorned by the world, it is to be looked down upon by the people who apparently are the leaders of the world. Yet, it is the prayer of every individual in our class to be able to say with Paul, “- 1 am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation.” We have dedicated our lives to the Master, and therefore we are willing to be humble and to prepare ourselves for a fuller service to the Lord unto the salvation of souls. Souls, yes souls, that have a greater value than the whole world. It was the love of souls that prompted Jesus to suffer and die for us; and it is our prayer, as we continue our study, that we too may be richly imbued with that Christ-like love for the souls of men. We realize that the task before us is a great one and yet it is our desire that we may become “ministers of His, that do His pleasure,” and that we may have a part in the fulfillment of that great and last command that Christ gave to his dis- ciples in the words, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations—.” 1927 - 1928 Page 23 mm THE AUGSBURGIAN £ I'op row—Rude, Qunnbcck, Torvik, Olsen, II. 1J. Hausvik, Gunderson, Nyhus. Second row—R. 1). Melsather, Knutson, Sivertson, Olson, Hcgrc, Anderson. Johnson, Vik. Ihird row—Lecsland, Walden, Knutson, E. A. Myhrc, Knutson, Berg, S. Anker-Goli. Concorbia feocietp When we of today—the theological students, who constitute the membership of Concordia—think back to our pioneer brothers, who long ago organized this society and gave it life and purpose, we can not but he aware of the significance of the name they gave it. Concordia symbolizes the source of concord, agreement, and unity of feeling and interest. Surely the founders of our society must have been keenly conscious of the vital value of concord in Christian living. “Behold how good and pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity. What should be more precious and natural than true fellowship among4the brothers of our Savior, Jesus Christ? This is the fruit we seek to gather from our society’s activity. That by coming together about common problems and in united sympathy we might better appreciate and love that work, the Master has designated for each of us to do. We have of late endeavored to extend our contacts with former members of the Concordia, who are now out in the active work—that work in which wc anticipate a part. To attain this wc have sought to share the experiences of our pastors by having them come to Augsburg and lecture to us on the many practical problems they meet with in their ministry. 1 bus do wc hope to receive the larger blessing of an extended fellowship. A fel- lowship that God can bless, use, and keep as His own Concordia—a society of brothers, one in Him. Page 24 mm mmmw the augsburgian ragmgm College, 1927 Calmer Elness Brandon, Minnesota Augsburg Academy, 1923. Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Hand 2. 3: Orchestra 4: Instructor in Academy of Music 4. “He who has a firm will molds the world to himself. Olga Peterson Horton, Kansas Horton High School. 1920. K. S. T. C.. Emporia. Kansas 3. Girls’ Glee Club 1; W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Lincoln Club 2. 3: Delta Sigma Chi 4. Her heart is always doing lovely things. Wilbert Ecki.ie Cumberland, Wisconsin Cumberland High School. 1922. Lincoln Club 2. 3: Orchestra 4; Band 1, 2. “A careless song, with a little nonsense in it now. and then does not misbecome a monarch. Gilbert Johnson Taylors Falls, Minnesota Lambda Epsilon Phi 4: Writers’ Club 4; Press Club 4. “The only way to compel men to speak good of us is to do it. Martha Peterson Vining, Minnesota Instructor in Girls' Physical Education 3. 4: W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. “God’s rarest blessing is, after all, a good woman. Alvin Severson Brandt, South Dakota Augsburg Academy, 1923. Basketball 2, 3. 4; Baseball 4. “Talent is power; tact is skill. Melvin Martinson Landa, North Dakota I.nnda High School. 1921. Chorus 1. 2: A. C. W. C. 2. “Fine art is that in watch the hand, the head, and the heart go together. Elias Halling Binford, North Dakota Binford High School. 1923. Students' So- ciety 3 : Medical Aid 2: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. The melting voice through mazes running. Untwisted all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony.” Olaf Hoff Pequot, Minnesota Pcnuot High School, 1923. Baseball 4; Basketball 4. “The fearless man is his own salvation. Ruth Myhre Spokane, Washington Oak Grove Seminary, 1918. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. President 4: Lincoln Debating Club. “You know I say just what I think, and nothing more nor less! I cannot say one thing and mean another. Page 26 I gmsssssssssssB the augsburgian bbsbbhbbhbbbbb College, 1927 Laila Erickson Hendricks, Minnesota New Effington, S. I).. H. S.. 1923. Debate 4. do loath explanationi. Oswald Oudai. Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg Academy. 1923. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. Captain 3: Baseball 1, 2. 3. 4. Captain 3: Class President; Honor Trophy. A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. Roy Walden Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg Academy. 1923. Let be my name until I make my name. Clement Leesi.and Brooklyn, New York Brown’s Business College. 1915. Augsburg Academy. 1923, Lincoln Cluh President 2. 3 : Lambda Epsilon Phi 4; Writers’ Club 4; Press Club 4: Glee Club 4: Echo Staff Editor 4. ’Tit not what a man dots which exalts him, but what a man would do. Paul Gjesdahi. Minneapolis, Minnesota South High, 1923. Augsburgian Staff 3; Echo Staff 3. 4; Delta Sigma Chi 4; Writers' Club 4. Eyes too expressive to be blue. Too lovely to be grey. Myrtle Jorgenson Hills, Minnesota Hills. Minn., 1923. Lincoln Club 3; Delta Sigma Chi 4: Choral Society 3. 4. I can promise to be candid, though I may not be impartial. Leonard Trygstad Wanamingo, Minnesota Augsburg Academy. 1924. Class President 1 : Dcmosthcninn Club 1 : Echo Staff 3. 4: Augs- burgian Staff 3: Debate 4. A great man for a tournament. Lyle Crose Minneapolis, Minnesota Little Falls. Minn.. H. S.. 1923. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball Captain 2; Football 4. Captain: Baseball 2. 3. 4; Baseball. Captain 3 ; Second in Athletic Honor 4. Persistency in all lines, was his characteristic. Olga Swenson McVille, North Dakota Oak Grove, 1923. Students' Society 1 ; W. S. G. A. 1. 3; Echo Staff 3: Choral Society 3. 4. A typical P. K.” Theodore Knutson Ortonville, Minnesota Augsburg Academy. 1923. All must be earnest in a world like ours. 1927 -1928 Page 27 mmgmm THE AUGSBURG1AN 88888B988B8B8B8B College, 1928 Eerie Berg Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg Academy, 1924. Gym Team 1, 2. 3. 4: Tennis 1, 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 4: Lambda Epsilon Phi 4. Aden are not to be measured by inches. Esther Bbrlib Dalton, Minnesota Oak Grove. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3: President 4: Choral Society 2. 3. 4; Delta Sigma Chi: Augshurginn 4. The shortest answer is doing. Estelle Brenden Badger, Minnesota Badger High School. Choral Society 2. 3. 4 : Writers’ Chib 3. 4: W. A. A.: W. S. G A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. Fritjof Christensen Willtnar, Minnesota Hendricks High School. J924: Football 3. 4: Tennis 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 4. A Stalwart, light haired Loehiuvai I Oswald Daiilager Starbuck, Minnesota Augsburg Academy, 1924. Band 1. 2: Augs- htirginn 2. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Phi Alpha Theta 4. Well, my deliberate opinion is—it's a tolly strange world. Grant Ellis Marinette, Wisconsin Marinette High School. 1920. Reading is not a duty, consequently if has no business to be made disagreeable. Art Evju Wild rose, North Dakota Wild Rose High School. 1923. Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4. Neva pleasure without repentance. Olaf Fossan Dalton, Minnesota Dalton High School. 1923. Echo Staff 2. 3: Lambda Epsilon Phi 3. 4; Students' Society 4. Yet look as ye were na lookin' at me. Sanfred Gustafson Minneapolis, Minnesota Hanley Falls High School, 1924. Luther College. 1925. Debate 2. 3; Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Class President 4. My way is to begin with the beginning. Ellen Gynild Willtnar, Minnesota Willmar High School. 1925. Choral Society 2. 3. President 4; Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Echo Staff 4: Augshurgiau Staff 4: W. S. G. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Students' Society 3. Spare your rhetoric and speak logic. Page 28 §MMSggggggg THE AUGSBURGIAN College, 1928 Ralph Halvorsok Wanamingo, Minnesota Wanamingo High School, 1924. Orchestra 3. 4; Football 3. 4. That aU-soflcuini;. ovcr powering knell. The tocsin of the soul—the dinner-bell. Gordon Hanson Baldur, Manitoba Clamvillinni High School. 1919. Lamhdn Epsilon Phi 4: Aicthcin 2. 3. 4 : Writers’ Club 4: Echo Staff 2. 3. 4: Gym Team 3. Captain 4: Hockey 4: lota Chi Sigma 4. am mount eh of nil I survey. My right there is none to dispute. Louis Hanson Carnrose, Alberta Hockey 3. 4: Baseball 2. 3. 4. He hud a wonderful talent for packing thought close, and tendering it Pott able. Ruth Hanson Prince Rupert, British Columbia Lake Mills High School, 1922. Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4 : Debate 3. 4: Echo Staff 2. 3. 4: Augsburgian 4: Press Club 3. 4: Students’ Council 1 : Iota Chi Sigma 4: W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Clnss Speaker. IT hy is it thusf IT hat is the reason of this thutuess? Irene Helland Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnehaha Academy. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A.: Echo Staff 1 : Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Students' Society 4. Small beginnings make gieat endings. Ole Helland Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg Academy. 1924. Summer session Valley City Normal, 1925-1926. Lambda Epsilon Phi 4. Tor life is a set ions matter I Arnold Helseth Minneapolis, Minnesota Bisbec High School. 1924. Glee Club 3: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Baseball 2. No man’s knowledge here can go beyond his experience. Evangeline Helseth Minneapolis, Minnesota Bisbee High School. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Echo Staff 4. A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Mina Hjei.meland Landa, North Dakota Land High School. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A. 3. 4; Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4. She’s all that's honest, honorable, and fair. Leonard Hermanson Capron, Illinois Basketball, Trainer 4. True witticism is not ignoble. 1927 - 1928 Page 29 fflfflffiffiffl THE AUGSBURGIAN mmmSBm College, 1928 Rudolph Hostager Wanamingo, Minnesota Kenyon High School, 1924. Orchestra. 3. 4: Gym Team 2. 3. 4; Augsburgian Staff 4. The strongest Principle of growth lies in human choice Dagny Jacobsen Minneapolis, Minnesota Central High. Minneapolis. 1924. Echo 1. 2, 3. 4; Choral Society 2, 3. 4. President 3 ; Reader: Students' Council 2: Students' Society 3: S. Q. Dec. Contest 2; W. $. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Writers' Club 3. 4: Iota Chi Sigma 4: Augsburgian 4: Scholarship Trophy. An optimistic bit of cheer fulness. Bertha Joiianson Agate, North Dakota Bisbee High School. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; W. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4; Debate 3. 4. Man has his will—bill woman her way. Harold Kalberg Minneapolis, Minnesota Wahkon, 1924. Band 1. 2. 3: Orchestra 3. 4: Gym Team 3. “The end of fishjrtg is not angling but catching. Bernice Kleven Minneapolis, Minnesota Minnehaha Academy, 1924. Choral Society 3, 4: Kappa Gamma Rho 4. Talking comes by nature, silence by wisdom. Clara Knudtson Hanlontown, Iowa Hanlontown High School. 1924. Students’ Council 2: Delta Sigma Chi 4: Iota Chi Sigma 4; Writers’ Club 4: W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A. 4. Brevity is the soul of wit. M errol Larson Churches, perry, North Dakota Leeds High School, 1924. Basketball 1. 2. 3: Baseball 1..2, 3, 4; Football 3. Captain 4; Echo Staff 2; Lambda Epsilon Phi 4. My everlasting peace is broken into pieces! Orrie Larson Churches Ferry, North Dakota Wildrosc High. 1922. Oratory 1. 2: Debate 3. 4: Echo 3. 4; Editor Augsburgian 4: Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4; Iota Chi Sigma 4; Nat. Const. Contest 3: Lincoln Debate Club 1, 2. They love, they hate, but cannot do without him. Ragnhild Larson Superior, Wisconsin Superior Central High. 1924. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: W. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Choral Soc. 2. 3, 4: Med. Aid 1 : Lambda Epsilon Phi 3, 4. 1 do love. I know not what. Thomas Logeland Nevis, Minnesota Augsburg. 1924. Echo 3. 4; Iota Chi Sigma 4. It is absurd for a mart either to commend or to depreciate himself. Page 30 THE AUGSBURG1AN College, 1928 Kenneth Lower Albertville, Wisconsin Red Wing Academy, 1924. Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4 : Band 2 : Augsburgian 4. Oh, give in a man who ling at hit woik. Chester Oi.son Vining, Minnesota Henning High School. 1924. Debate 3. Lambda Epsilon Phi 4. Plain dealing it the bett when all it done. Gust Ostrem Minneapolis, Minnesota Lutheran Bible School Academy, Grand Fork . 1925. Summer Session U. of M.. 1926. Kappa Gamma Rho 4; Board of Forensics; Mission Study Group. Silence when nothing need be mid, ii the eloquence of discretion.1’ VALBORG RlSI.OV Minneapolis, Minnesota South High School. 1922. W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3.4: W. A. A. 4. I don't mind reading novelt, but I won't have raw Itimfit of them tin own at me! Harold Ronning Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission Study Group. am constant at the Not them Star. Henry Stensland Edinburgh, North Dakota Lutheran Bible Academy. Grand Forks. 1924 Theie is a ma eify in simplicity which it far above the nuietnest of wit. Martha Whalin Minneapolis, Minnesota South High School. 1924. Mission Study Group; W. S. G. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Now what I want is facts. Elmer Weltzin Battle Lake, Minnesota Battle Lake High School. 1924. Delta Sigma Chi 3. 4: Football 3: Debate 3. The lurett way not to fail is to deteiniine to lucceed. Gerhard Vinger Argylc, Wisconsin Argylc High School. 1922. Whitewater State Teachers' College 1. 2. Pi Alpha Theta 4: Debate 4. To follow Firtue for Virtue's sake. Joe Hanson Camrosc, Alberta Camrosc High School. 1924. Hockey 3. 4. Genllemanlincss. being another word for inlenie humanity. 1927 ---1928 Page 31 I THE AUGSBURG1AN 'Pop row—Saugen, C. Lund, Erdahl, Best ill, M. Quanbeck, Pihlstrom, R. Norum, Fosen, Sitenhof. Seecond row—P. Isakson, K. Ellingson, Munson, C. Hagen, H. Hagen, VV. Everson, G. Tangvald. Third row—Jorcnby, Aanstad, J. Ogren, T. Nelson, E. Knutson, Selland, Gjevre, Mattson, Foss, H. Jerstad. Fourth row—Hilde, T. Olsen, W. Johnson, J. Christensen, H. Mortenson, H. Peterson, H. Holslin, G. Dueland, L. Arnold. Fifth row—L. Bergc, Sand, Grimstad, K. Hagen, G. Jorgensen, N. Nelson, W. Evans. Shintors Three years have passed since we, as Freshmen, first came to Augsburg. We had before us a vision of the goal toward which our determination was set, and we were ready to uphold the motto which we chose: “Anywhere, provided it be forward.” It was a goal whose purpose and ideals were high, and with an attitude of de- termination of heart and mind, we began our work. As true Augsburgers we found our place, for together with this determination were talents, which were displayed in the various organizations and activities. It has been our privilege to have members who have won honors in the oratorical cup contest; we have had several members engaged in debating; there has been a representation from our group on the basketball squad; a number of our group have been members of the musical organizations; and we have also been represented in the literary societies. VVe have found it possible to build our achievements upon the purpose and prin- ciples of our school; and the kindly spirit among the students has fostered a feeling of brotherhood which will always live in our memories of Augsburg. Now that we near the completion of our college career, we realize that there is yet much to be accomplished. Hut striving on we shall seek to attain to our goal. 1927 1928 Page 32 THE AUGSBURG1AN im z Top row—Houser, P. Morgan, Brecio, Thorvig, Berg, W. Hagen, Jensen, G. Flockoi, O. Hanson. Third row—Rossing, Larson, Dahlcn, W. Hanson, Gjerde, Jvngebrigtson, Magnusson, £. Flockoi, G. Halvorson, T. Halvorson, Hoverstcn. Second row—E. Johnson, Lien, Clevcn, S. Pederson, R. Hagen, Okscndahl, Lokkcn, Walstead, M. Halverson, Iluebncr, Bosscl. First row—Mclbye, Dahl, Kolesar, Hegg, E. Larson, J. Pederson, Norstad, Nybroten, Brekke. opfjomores Let us turn back the pages of history to the fall of 1926 when Augsburg College admitted one of the largest Freshman classes in its history. It was not long before these beginners distinguished themselves, not only as Freshmen, but as Augsburgians. Athletics brought to light stars bright enough to shine among all-state luminaries. Literary societies, journalistic organizations, debate teams, musical, and religious activ- ities found many loyal members among the Freshmen. 'rile dawn of the Sophomore year was a continuation of the previous one. The class, although greatly decreased in number, remained the same in spirit. Now two years have passed, and as a class, we have arrived at the crossroads— the most crucial point in our college course. Two paths lie before us. Some will find it necessary to take the shorter one which leads ‘to immediate gain. The other path seems rough and steep, but in the distance, to cheer us on, are the visions of the great things we hope to accomplish. Hut can we who remain here rest on the laurels we have already acquired? No. It is for us to uphold and to continue the good work begun by the members of our class. Furthermore, it will be our duty to con- tinually hold before us the ideals of our school. It is our duty and privilege to further the interests of Augsburg in every field of activity. 1927 - 1928 Page 33 mmmmm the augsburgian Top row- Ringdahl, Raaum, Nordberg, Isakson, Christianson, Knutson, Helland, Anderson, Rortvedt, Erickson, Bticide, Hailing, Pederson, G. Michaclson, Mattson. Fourth row—Sele, Engchretson, Glesnc, L. Severson, Loland, Hatnlden, Quam, Danielson, Dahlager, Blix, Gjerde, Sathcr, Kelly, Morgan, L. Quanbcck. Third row—MJdtaune, R. Hanson, O. Halvorson, Ness, Shirley, Madson, Tjon, Mona, O. Hanson, Nemec, Hendrickson, Borrevik, Dahlen, I. Olson, I.indsoc. Second row—Enga, E. Michaclson, Arnold, Njaa, Vogt, M. Sageng, J. Nelsen, A. Halvorson, A. Hagen, Berntsen, K. Sverdrup, O. Wald, A. Grimstad. First row—I.. Larson, Haga, Paulson, Stave, L. Flailing, Swcnscn, O. Severson, C. Opscth, B. Helland, M. Bergh, L. Nilsen, Rasmussen. jFrcsIjmEn We arc the Freshman Class of 1927-1928, the largest class ever enrolled at Augsburg College. It is with sincerity and enthusiasm that we join with our fellow students in singing: “We love the school where we belong, we love to sing its praise.” Enthusiasm evokes action! We have been eager to cooperate with the student body in building up the ideals and traditions of Augsburg. With this interest in mind, we have taken part in the various phases of school life. In athletics, we arc able to claim a share in making that activity a success. Other members of the class have contributed their talents in musical and literary organizations. Through these activities, we have endeavored to prove that the spirit of Augsburg is vital in our lives, as it has been to those who have gone before us. To say that wc are enjoying the college life at Augsburg is sufficient, for wc have found more than that which we commonly expect to find in college; we have found a deeper significance, a fellowship, that is obtained only through the under- standing of the aims and problems of this institution. 1 1927 - 1928 Page .? @cabemp THE AUGSBURGIAN gggEgggg Scabemp, 1927 Alfhilo Caspersen Minneapolis, Minnesota Jordan High Scliool 1. North High School 2. 3. Whose lovely smile marie all our elays bright. Clemens Caspersen Minneapolis, Minnesota Jordon High School 1. North High School 2. Academy Cabinet 4: B� kcthall 4. As witty as he is tall. Norman Caspersen Minneapolis, Minnesota Jordon High School 1. North High School 2. To study, or not to study, that is the arret lion. Hernhard Dalacbr Minneapolis, Minnesota He that hath knowledge, sparerh his words. Ragnvald Eldevik Shevlin, Minnesota Shevlin High School 1. 2. Basketball 3. 4. Full of the spirit of friendliness and service Anker Harbo Minneapolis, Minnesota Academy Cabinet 3. 4: Valedictorian. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. 1927 1928 gggragM !® Page 36 % gmragM THE AUGSBURGIAN aggggggggg gcabeinp, 1927 Bernard Paulsrud Minneapolis, Minnesota A diligent worker, but of few words.” Morris Jorenby New (Claris, Wisconsin Students’ Council 2: Academy Cabinet 2. His artions ate as noble as hit thoughts.' Clifford Haugland Minneapolis, Minnesota He doth show some sparks of wit. Reuben Hanson Alexandria, Minnesota Alexandria High School 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 4. •’© e vet si why he has a where foie” John Loland Willmar Bible School. 1922-1923. An honest man’s the noblest woik of God ” •; Luther Mona St. Paul, Minnesota Scburg High School. Chicago 1. Basketball Captain 3. 4: Debate 4. One of our plucky stars.” Page 37 mm m MW® THE AUGSBURGIAN 3cabtmjt , 1928 Mable Oi-son Minneapolis, Minnesota The lady ?w love anti I he friend wc Iruit Eldor Evenson Grove City, Minnesota VVillmar Lutheran Bible School. 1922-1924. Academy Cabinet 4: Senior Class President; Valedictorian. You way Prove anything by figuret Peder Sand Zurnbrota, Minnesota The only jewel which will not decay it knowledge Torkel Ose Thief River Falls, Minnesota Faltehood it cowardice, truth it coinage.0 Virgil Lindsoe Mankato, Minnesota Lake Crystal High School 1, 2. 3. Debate 4; Declamatory 4; Class President; Academy Cabinet 4. The good thingt of life are generally associated with the little ihingt Lester Tangvald Antelope, Montana Hewitt High School 1. Debate 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4. A ditpenser of stinging witticism ” Page 38 raggraraai the augsburgian mmm Stabentp, 1928 Sanford Hanson Argyle, Wisconsin Argyle High School 1. Basketball 4; Salutatoria� . Be sure you are right. Then go ahead. Juliet Caspersen Minneapolis, Minnesota Jordan High School 1. Academy Cabinet 2. Sweet manners and (harming ways. Ralph Lillehei Minneapolis, Minnesota Debate 4; Sigvald Qvale 2. A little nontense now and then. It relished by the best of men. Lawrence Lillehei Minneapolis, Minnesota Debate 4: Sigvald Qvale 2: Declamatory 2. Silence hat many advantages Lars Goldal Minneapolis, Minnesota Lutheran Bible Institute. St. Paul. 1923-1924. Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself. Mildred Haugland Minneapolis, Minnesota Roosevelt High School 1. 2. W. A. A.; Tennis 3. 4. She who plants kindness, gathers love. SB 1927 1928 ssassgggsg mtm Page 39 THE AUGSBURG1AN Top row—M. llelland, lijerke, H. Anderson, Lanes, Schlosser. Kottom row—Storho, Sittenhof, O. Oudal, E. Wold, V. Sverdrup, C. Eliason. lEfjirt) SHcabemp Our class has soon reached a milestone in its academy course. It is not a large class, but a class with many ambitions, and worthy ideals. We arc the second largest class in the Academy. We have had members of our class participating in basketball, baseball, debate, oratory, and have other members on our executive staff and the school publications. Many of us have not made any permanent plans for the future, but it is quite probable that many of us will enter the college department after graduation. It docs not matter what field we may enter, we have had ample education at Augsburg to prepare us for any ordinary position. Our education has been mental, moral, and physical. In this respect we feel that with the addition of the spiritual influence we have had, that we have received an education that is far superior to any educa- tion we might have received in a public school. With the zeal and inspiration of one more year, we hope to go out and be real “Auggics.” We feel that we are a part of our school and we hope to assume our share of the responsibility every student owes his Alma .Mater when the time comes. Next year we shall close our Academy career, and hope to go out to preach and live the real Augsburg spirit; that spirit which has done much to influence us during our few school years here. 1927 - 1928 Page 40 B. I.illehei, Sorkness, C. Johnson, Klonglan. econb SUcabemp The members of the Sophomore class are few in number, but ambitious and lively. The class has in its midst only one girl. It is composed of members from Minnesota and Iowa. Although the ambitions and the aspirations of the class are varied, yet it has become imbued with the Augsburg spirit, which is the spirit of progress. As we progress through the two remaining years, we hope to develop that spirit, and work for the welfare of the school and its ideals. Then, too, there is the hope, or the vision of a college course. This acts as an incentive to spur us on to attain to that which will enable us to understand life a little better. We realize that school is but a part of life’s highway, but we wish to make the most of it. Each year secs our ideal a little closer, but at the end of the year, we also see the pathway of this earthly life greatly diminished. Realizing this, we are spurred to do all that is within our power for some worthy cause. If we succeed only to the extent that we have ability, then we shall not have lived in vain. Page 41 mmm mrnmmmm the augsburgian § Top row—A. Johnson, P. Hagen Bottom row—G. Oudal, R. Casperscn, A. Hagen. Jfirst Stabemj� With the hope of a college career in the future, we have endeavored to enter the spirit of Augsburg, and strive to obtain that which is good and beneficial. Our class is rather small, but with this spirit to aid us, we hope to progress and take our place in the world. For some of us, the academy course is a preparation for our life’s work. We arc assured that it will aid us in whatever trade or profession we may enter. We appreciate the fact that Augsburg can give us an education that is mental, spiritual, and physical. Many sacrifices have made this possible, and we express our gratitude to those who have taken part in supporting this institution. We have now become a part of Augsburg and have added its ideals to our own. With a true vision of life as it really is, and with these ideals, we hope to enter the activities of the world with a greater enthusiasm. We strive onward, and at times the way seems hard, but we realize that real work, and a spirit properly attuned to work, arc the means to a real success. MBBi Page 42 Z ' ,8 HP. 3; fi)ihlBL nKES i. v. Hum'O ( ii'j • i ,,■� 4 iiui-,.. rfn, • (?, «.j;a win Jir i'{ i • i. . | UU f pj.iiJ T� | | pw� ). 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'• •-•• ■' -« � • • ” | ! OC '� RHi For vl Of kcjuI-w� - • .nr ■ « '•� w 1 � :« a«Miml tint t will mil n� vt ' ‘5 rnWr'' Vvr .Mnnrit IS. i� ' th � IW •••• ’ «• '• 'V f :lu liphpMciii. Muo ■ ., � « « wi « I’� «• iU,:.:iU lo chow Who ll� o •«.............«W� � � � •� tyfh� v..r-o V.oov « f‘ ! V:s •:� • ,vl«i !� o'. ' ’ • Vv’irli , Tl.tr „J,e ■- Kir mh «11- I . infw1’ thW-itlrm-.. « ■ h� � to r « «I Ik- TDMi «H. ■ W � iT. «.I M «1-0. «.., .t .rro, ii.l , oV,.,l.- — 4 «I •♦Wt-WMWro till.. 1928 nHi THE AUGSBURGIAN 'Top row—M. Olson, I. Hclland, R. Larson. Lower row—Lower, Lemohn, Ivrdahl, Dueland, A. («rimsiad. S tubents’ % otictp At Augsburg, as at all schools and colleges, there are activities and problems in which the Student Body is interested because it concerns the group as a whole. In order to deal with these problems, it is necessary to have some form of an organiza- tion, within the larger group, which is directly responsible for these various problems. For this purpose of “promoting and governing the all-student activities and all things of general concern,” we have what is known as the Directors of the Stu- dents’ Society. 'Phis is essentially a cabinet form of administration. Each director is responsible for the promotion of all activities within his or her jurisdiction. Each particular problem is discussed in a meeting of the Directors and recom- mendations arc made to the Student Body. Here again the matter is discussed and voted upon by the whole group. While this form of student administration has its weaknesses, as all forms of government have, we believe that it is the most efficient and satisfactory type we know of for the particular needs and problems of Augsburg at the present time. During the short time that we have had this cabinet form of administration, it has served its purpose well. It has been a medium through which a great number of activities have been encouraged, promoted, and governed. It has served to unify and coordinate the efforts of the student body along lines of common endeavor. 1927 1928 Page 43 ' the augsburgian M.'jBLQON M. QUANB K � . JAC 9 80$ lOTlUGfiftN STAFF CJ. «JUSTA' � H«8fA«EK. C. MDftsAN U.HAV1S3N K.U3VSSL 0 mn Larson Dacnv Jacobson' Martin Olson Sanfrkd Gustafson Martin Quanbkck Rudolph Hostagfr Ruth Hanson MaRIK LeMOHN • - lictitor-in-Chief • initiant Editor - Butiness Manager Advertising Manager - - - Literary - • Organisations Alumni Mu steals Luther SiJ.ttf.n Ellf.n Gynild Esther Berlip. Philip Morgan Clayton Morgan Oswald Dahlager ValiorG Sverdrup Kenneth Lower Assistant Business Manager Ernest Larson Page 44 - A title ties • Calendar - Calendar - • Art • - Art Snapshot Editor Academy Editor - - Humor 1 I ( 4 4 gmmggg® THE AUGSBURGIAN 8B8BBBS8gSQ8B8B Top row—Johnson, Tangvald, N. Anderson, 0. Larson, A. Anderson, T. Knutsen. Second row—Gynild, K. Helseth, J. Quanbeck, R. Hanson, Bcrntson, Lokken, B. Holland. Bottom row—W. Everson, M. Halvorson, T. Logcland, D. Jacobson, Lecsland, M. Quanbeck. Ci. Hanson, V. Sverdrup, J. Christensen. (Ecfjo Following the trend of modern journalism in the colleges throughout the country, the Echo adopted its present newspaper form three years ago. The monthly magazine type of publication had outgrown its power of appeal. The bi-weekly ushered in a new era of interest and enthusiasm. The cry of the students was for news, more news, fresh news, a greater variety of news. The old order of tilings could not supply this up-to-date demand. The new experiment was watched with keen interest and perhaps some doubt as to its value as a “literary medium.” Undaunted, how- ever, by the pessimism of some, the first staff launched out on the uncharted sea of present day journalism with faith that the venture would be a success. The work of succeeding staffs has been a confirmation of this faith. Comparing the first issues with those now published will show tremendous ad- vances in this field of student endeavor. The variety of material printed in each issue meets the requirements of what a college paper ought to be. Constant changes and improvements, however, are being made to maintain a high standard, reflecting every phase of school life. The Echo was admitted this year as the Delta Chapter of the Iota Chi Sigma National Journalistic Fraternity. The aim of the present staff is to publish a six column bi-weekly next year. As the student body increases in number, the result will be a weekly publication—per- haps possible in the near future. The Echo has sought to portray life as it is lived at Augsburg in all its varied phases—the spiritual, intellectual, social, musical, and athletic. This has been its task. imm 1927 — 1928 Page 45 THE AUGSBURG1AN Top row—Ellingson, R. Hagen, N. Anderson, H. Hagen, Ducland, P. Isakson. Bottom row—Lokken, Evans, J. Christensen, Bestui, R. Hanson. Oreste Club The movement for “a greater Augsburg” continues, and with it has inevitably come an increased desire for a ‘‘more widely known Augsburg.” The germ of this desire found root in the minds of a few students and grew until it culminated in the organization called the Press Club. This organization came into being early in the school year of 1926-1927. Augsburg has received a tremendous amount of publicity through her athletic achievements, yet we believe that the Northwest is vitally interested in the many other activities carried on at our school as well. The Press Club realizes the value of keeping the name of Augsburg before the public and does not limit its work to any one field of Augsburg’s activities, but endeavors, through the medium of the press, that voice which speaks so loudly today, to keep the public informed concerning the varied life at our institution. Regularly, each week the Club meets for a two hour session during which the “news” that has been assembled is organized and put into form for publication. Espe- cially do we essay to have articles relating to Augsburg and her students appear in papers printed in the towns and cities represented here by students. The Press Club has launched upon an active, as well as interesting existence, as an organization which fills a distinct need in such a growing institution as Augsburg. 1927 1928 Page 46 mmmm the augsburgian wmmmm Top row—M. Qvianbcck, A. Anderson, G. Knutson, J. Quanbeck. Bottom row—J. Johanson, E. Myhrc, M. Olson, G. Hanson, H. Nyhus. 9letf)eia “It is not from masters, hut from their equals that youth learn a knowledge of the world.”—Goldsmith. This may appear to be a statement contrary to fact and out of place in a student publication, for it is commonly conceded that students attend school to learn from masters in their respective fields. Nevertheless, it is equally true that every student meets questions in his daily work which he needs, and rightfully prefers, to discuss with his equals. To meet this need the Alethcia Club was organized in 1924 and has continued its activities since, in discussing matters of interest to the members and in attempting to solve questions that arise in whatever field of activity or speculation they may lie. This is a comprehensive program, but it is just such a program as life itself, and therefore it is justifiable and exceedingly interesting and profitable. The Club meets bi-weekly, at which time theses presented by the individuals or general topics pre- viously agreed upon are discussed. In one respect, however, wc of the Alethcia do not adhere to the quotation above. There is One who is Master of all, and of all knowledge, and therefore, as our con- stitution states, “Recognizing that all truth centers in Him who said, ‘I am the Truth we, as a society, propose to discuss the various problems of life in their rela- tion to His teachings to the end that, knowing the Truth,the Truth may make us free.” iifflmffliffli 1927 1928 gMTOSimm Page 47 THE AUGSBURGIAN mm Top row—Jorgensen, M. Quanbeck, G. Hanson. Bottom row—C. Knudtson, D. Jacobson, Brenden. Writers’ Club The Writers’ Club was organized for the purpose of uniting “those who have a common interest in literary style and expression.” Those students, who have shown literary ability, may develop this ability through the mutual benefit received in the study and practice of the art and craft of writing. The Writers’ Club aims at per- fecting its members in the art of written expression. In man there is an innate tendency to love the Good and the Beautiful. He may stifle the impulse in the early days of his life; yea, throughout life he may trample it down into the dust and ignore it. Nevertheless, it is there. And were ft given the right impetus and allowed to develop under a wholesome environment, it might possess him wholly, and make his life a thing of joy and beauty. Real life comes from seeing the true beauty in nature, in art. and in expression. Try as he may, man can never attain to real enjoyment of life without an intimate knowledge of, and contact with, the divinely beautiful—that expression of divine power and love, that incarnation of the Master Himself. Surely the noblest in life should find the noblest expression in words! The Writers’ Club aims to perfect the technique of expression. It aims to culti- vate the expression of the noble thoughts permeating the mind of idealistic man in words of harmonious beauty and power. Expression and inspiration go hand in hand. Only in so far as a man thinks clearly, can he express his thoughts clearly and beauti- fully. Constant practice and constructive criticism can develop that power. This is the primary aim of the Writers’ Club. Page 4$ mmmm fflssgmsBBHB the augsburgian mBBBBSBBffi Standing—O. Larson, Knudtson, Prof. P. A. Sveeggcn (Faculty Adviser), Jacobsen, Hanson. Sitting—Lcesland, Ilanson, Logeland. Selta Chapter, 3ota Cfji Signia The youngest organization at Augsburg is the Delta Chapter of the Iota Chi Sigma National Honorary Journalistic Fraternity. Members of this unit have served from one to four years on the Echo Staff. The purpose of the National organization is to stimulate interest in, and to uphold the ethical standards of college journalism by promoting closer fellowship between students operating publications in American colleges and by conferring badges of merit on candidates who have served with distinction in such capacity. In spite of the fact that the Iota Chi Sigma is supposed to admit only those colleges having a publication issued once a week, Augsburg College was admitted be- cause of the many improvements in our publication, the “Echo.” With an organization of such a nature established at Augsburg, a greater interest and enthusiasm in this field of student endeavor are assured. gmrararara 1927 - 192s Page 49 THE AUGSBURGIAN Standing—Christiansen, Hailing, Anderson, Stave, Batalden. Below—Glscn, Enga, Knutson, Norberg, Sageng. ®be ounti 3Table Reading maketli a full man;. Conference a ready man. —Bacon. The Round Tabic is a group which was organized for the purpose of uniting discussion and study. The aim of this club is the broadening of knowledge, attained by an observation of life, and a study of life’s interpreters. Admittance to this group is limited to Freshman students who have in their studies maintained a general average of B. Besides taking a number of observatory tours, the members of the Round Table have during the past year given the drama extensive consideration. The following list of authors and plays gives an idea of the subject matter discussed: Shaw: “Androcles and the Lion,” “Arms and the Man,” “Pygmalion,” “Can- dida,” “The Devil’s Disciples.” Tarkingtoh: “Intimate Strangers,” “Penrod,” “Clarence.” Sudermann: “Magda, the Joy of Living.” Strinberg: “Spook Sonata,” “Gustavus Vasa,” “The Father,” “The Link,” “The Dance of Death.” Vollmcr: “Sun-Up.” Hughes: “Hell-Bent for Heaven.” 1927 — 1928 Page SO mM THE AUGSBURGIAN $ k J L J - ?. V Wgr ± T _ V f J L jl i ▼ J f fff t V V Top row—Quam, Bueide, Loland, Hilde. Middle row—K. Hagen, J. Christenson, E. Knutson, M. Matson, G. Ostrem. Bottom row—Borrevik, R. Hanson, Running, Whalin, H. Hagen. Mission octetp In the midst of student life with its many attractions, the members of the Mission Study Group have not been without their quiet hours when they have been able to study some of the more serious problems of life, and especially of foreign mission work. Although the closed door of the little class room has secluded the group from immediate surroundings, the walls have given way and visions have been caught of distant lands; yes, more than that, voices have been heard, issuing from the hearts of Nationals speaking in India, China, Japan, Africa, Latin America, and the Near East. The universal cry, though faint, yet audible, has given us the conviction that the time is near at hand when mission work must take on a new aspect: when missionaries no longer will be the chief executives, but advisers and assistants; and then the main purpose will not be the founding of mission stations, but rather the establishing of a native church. This does not mean that former mission methods have failed, that the day of missions is over, and that young men and women need no longer prepare; it is simply indicative of the rise of nationalism. Now if ever, do we need missionaries who are wide awake, intelligent, sympathetic, and well-trained. In the study this year, the group has realized the immensity of the problems confronting missionaries, and has come to realize more fully that living contact with God, who is behind His plan of salvation, is greater than knowledge and good methods. The spread of God’s Kingdom on earth cannot go forward, except the work be done by true Christians, preaching Christ, and Him only, as the Way. 1927 - 1928 Page 51 Top row—I. Olsen, E. Weltzin, G. Jorgensen, W. Hagen, K. Hagen, A. Erdahl. Second row—R. Hanson, O. Larson, Gustafson, Hjclmcland, Arnold, Johanson. Third row—I. Ilelland, Gynild, A. Helscth, Grirnstad, C. Knudtson, E. Helseth, Evju. JDelta igma Cfji “To be or not to be” was the question aroused for the future of the Lincoln Debating Club. This club was about to pass out of existence two years ago. Yet it created the interest that today accounts for four literary societies. Reorganiza- tion was necessary and a duo-division of the few remaining charter members resulted. One of these divisions became the Delta Sigma Chi. Immediately the charter mem- bers set about for a complete rejuvenation of activities and drafting of new members, not to exceed the number of twenty. The Delta Sigma Chi then started work with a few members from the preceding year, obtaining a complete membership within a short time. The year of 1927 revealed a great deal of interest in debate among these students. Centralizing interests and aims, the club met to further the cause of the art of de- bating combined with realization of literary aspirations. As a society then, this group of twenty hitched their wagon to the glittering stars of literary pursuits and the art of debating. The Delta Sigma Chi chose a large program for its activities, deciding to build up debate and oratory, at the same time fostering interest .in general literature. The results in this line became quickly evident. The society progressed rapidly. It has sponsored lectures of literary interest, encouraged dramatics, taken active part in inter- society debates and in furnishing several of the college’s regular debates, and finally in lending a hand in the organization of new literary societies. Thus “great oaks from little acorns grow! 1927 Page 52 THE AUGSBURG1AN Top row—O.'Holland, G. Hanson, G. Tangvald, H. Hagen, M. Larson, I-ovik, Opseth. Middle row—Hoversten, Batalden, J. Christensen, M. Halverson, R. Hagen, L. Hailing, . Kelley, C. Olson. Bottom row—Holslin, Lokken, E. Berg, Evans, R. Larson, O. Fossam, Oksendahl. lambba (Epsilon The Lambda Epsilon Phi literary society is one of the pioneer societies of our school. A few years ago, the Lincoln Debating Club was organized to meet the de- mands for the growing interest in debate, oratory, and in literature. It was soon seen that as the membership increased, the efficiency of the organization became less. It was then decided to divide this organization into two groups whose purpose would be to foster literary and forensic interests at Augsburg. The Delta Sigma Chi, and the Lambda Epsilon Phi were organized. The membership is limited to twenty, which makes it possible to carry on efficient work. Ruth Myhrc of ’27 was the first president. Walter Evans is the present president. This society has met regularly every two weeks during the past school year. The works of a number of the authors of today, and the classic authors have been discussed. The work in forensics has not been neglected, and the society has had several interesting debates and many interesting speeches. Augsburg needs more literary societies. They are instrumental in developing the student’s taste for the best of literature in that he learns to analyze and pick out the good qualities of the books. The work of the literary societies takes the students into a field that is a great deal broader than the field of an ordinary course in literature. Nearing the close of a successful year we have high hopes for a still more successful year in 1928-1929. 1927 1928 Page 53 THE AUGSBURGIAN Top row—O. Hanson, C. Hegg, Dahlager, W. Gjerde, Nordberg, Rossing. Second row—Tjon, A. Swenson, H. Mortenson, S. Pederson, Walstead, Enga. Third row—L. Bergc, L. Nelson, E. Knutson, Vinger, H. Jerstad, H. Peterson, Lower. $f)i Sllpfja ®f eta Augsburg is becoming a ‘’greater Augsburg.” As a result, there is an added interest along all lines of literary activity. To meet this growing interest it became necessary that further provision and opportunity be made for the carrying on of such work. Consequently, a movement began whose purpose was the organization of new literary societies. This movement was successful. New societies were formed, among which was the Phi Alpha Theta. The literary work of a school is important in the development of a well-balanced educational program. The Phi Alpha Theta organized for the purpose of making it possible for more students to develop their literary abilities. This society aims to foster interest along literary lines and especially to create a desire for the reading of good literature. With this aim in view, the society has carried on its work, each member working with the others in the spirit of cooperation, which is necessary in attaining to a goal. With the close of the first year of its existence, the members of the Phi Alpha Theta hope that it may continue to uphold its aims and ideals, and that it may grow year by year. It is to be hoped that the cooperative spirit which has been the guiding principle of the Phi Alpha Theta will continue to spur its supporters on to seek a fuller realization of the purposes for which it was founded. “Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.”—G. W. Curiis. 1927 — 1928 Page 54- Top row—Ostrern, M. Gjcrdc, E. Christianson, O. Knutson, H. Ronning. Second row—M. Mattson, Stave, Jorcnby, Haga, Rasmussen, K. Sverdrup. Third row—C. Hagen, I. Saugen, A. Borrevik, Klevcn, Dueland. appa (gamma fjo In order that the various literary societies might be effective at Augsburg, most of them have a membership limit. In most of the societies, this membership is limited to twenty. This means that it is possible for nearly all of the members to participate in an evening program. Because of this membership limit, a large number of the students were unable to gain entrance into some of the older societies. As a result, and to meet the growing demands, the Kappa Gamma Rho Literary Society was organized. It now has mem- bers from all of the four college classes at Augsburg. Alexander Borrevik has the honor of being the first president of this society. It holds meetings every two weeks. Its meetings are primarily to promote literary interest. The first year of any such organization is always the hardest, but with the success of the past year, it is reasonable to expect it to be a better and more efficient society in the coming year. 1927 1928 Page 55 gmgmgggg THE AUGSBURGIAN MM Top row—Lancs, E. Evenson, L. Tangvald. Bottom row—C. Oudal, Sorkness, V. Sverdrup. Augsburg acabenp� Club Some years ago a need, was felt for some kind of organization within the Academy to sponsor activities of that group. The purpose, as stated in the constitution, is “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school, high standards of Christian character, to bring.about a closer fellowship among the students, and to promote more effectively the various student activities.” The club was organized and has been active up to this time. During the last two years, two amendments have been added to the original con- stitution. The one, raising the dues from .twenty-five cents to fifty cents a quarter; and the other, adding five members to the original Cabinet of four. During the last four years, the Academy’s enrollment has steadily decreased. This, however, has not injured our spirit in the least. On the contrary, it has been strengthened by-the addition of coeducation. The Academy Club meets twice a month, and the Cabinet meets once every week. In addition to our regular school activities, we present a program every year. We also have parties and entertainments. In this way, wc try to fulfill the purpose of our Club and thus maintain and honor the ideals of our school. 1927 —1928 Page 56 . THE AUGSBURG1AN mmmmWs Swcnscn, Gynild, Hclscth, Bcrlie, Brckke, Hagen, Christensen. w. . «. a. With the advent of coeducation at Augsburg, arose the need of a new organiza- tion. The Women’s Self Government Association has united the women students for the purpose of social and spiritual fellowship, and of self-government. This or- ganization sponsors weekly religious meetings among the girls and special services on such occasions as Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day. It has taken the initiative in social activities and has arranged all school parties, banquets, and receptions. A social director has been elected to supervise these increased duties, but the W. S. G. A. has retained its place in the support of student activities. It is in the field of self-government that this association finds its main value. It has recently been reorganized to give more independence to the students. Matters pertaining to dormitory rules and regulations are now under the supervision of house councils and house presidents. There is also a non-dormitory council which serves in the same capacity for the increasing number of girls living off campus. Among its projects the W. S. G. A. includes the purchase of a piano for one of the dormitories. Such is the purpose and such are the activities of the W. S. G. A. mmmmm the augsburgian iiiiiii I.. I.illchei. I. l.illchci, G. Sohcrg (Coach), J. Sittcnhuf. Scabemjt� Debate Another field in which the Academy has been active in the past year, and in many previous years, is debate. There arc many battles fought in the regular school life. A good many of these are fought on the basketball floor, the gridiron, or the baseball diamond, but- there arc also many verbal battles waged. For many years past the Academy has had a debating team. Though these teams were not always successful, they worked hard and were a credit to the school. This year’s debating team debated the question, “Resolved: That the United States construct an All-American Great Lakcs-Atlantic waterway rather than co- operate with Canada in the St. Lawrence project.” This question has been of national importance for quite a while, and for that reason it was all the more interesting to us. A preliminary debate was held with the South High team. This debate was non- decision. The first scheduled debate was with Minnehaha Academy at Augsburg. Our team lost this debate, but they showed that they had worked very hard, and they made a good showing. 'Fite second schedule debate was with Minnesota College at Minnesota. The Academy came out the losers in this debate also. All in all, the season cannot be called entirely successful, but debating in itself is a wonderful opportunity for those who take part. Debating is one way of establish- ing a closer relationship with other schools, and it surely is a profitable way of spending a little extra time. Page 5S 4 8Tq( rt ia i � « 4� • « V f! a;u � } ?UM � («Kpq.Hl a !� � MIWM .'•CMI V-dj .t tu AY. � 51VJ 1 v ft � ‘W 1 I HVJ1 .«$ )KfarUvl iiiJJjfwi� � ij ;, •. .. . ( .in ' -••' • •! • ■ mv f .nfl yi a y jtyc JWtv • V' d ( 5 ' ' � A.|, p w.j| - jpr.r f� nr iwt- . tftA '• f l i i 0 ‘ifaw mv trt .Wm � o fttftjfrM fV 4(. ijr i 0j, C -4| v ij • • � ' f a i |itm ? a- qfy i •• q ns ajtq r ‘i« a;.ud y s • � Wm; • ■ •:••' ii , M ijjr w% � } ioi (mv . muz -kIui iVtXgvH rA -AH, tr «. � ..• m jq . ’i t e. • , qi. u; .mUi Wp ir« XU Jit i i’5| v 'V 'J W '. � “. � • iV? � • • .mi town W «v vw ; o B,r-U 1 iv V. kW r � -� � j y .;:. p w ; iuim qv . , j. u- -J4 lipa.: t . V pj iov .faqi • ■ •-� • | USl-AJ t'ttMUl- ■ Ul'� j ■• Ufjl v. I • 4.. Ji rw i |4;: • ■ iA Airr’i • v )■% u .% . ,oq Vonutflfp 9 l V w ■ I | v � . ■ v Ktq in j 4� iru ‘f f V| f i '♦ • i; 'q V«:wu j- jqj dip � jq 'mcai «wv yj y] • ji .«u .• ! 0 m m j ,1 «; iqu ii laqiouy toynnsonv :r;!j - ■;; ., wtm THE AUGSBURGIAN Cfjurcl) ifflusic Music is the expression of human emotions. Sacred music creates religious emotion. If it predominately expresses any other emotion it cannot be sacred music. Its composers should be those who in their own souls have experienced the emotions they musically express in order to arouse similar emotions in others. Horace writes to the poets, “If you wish to touch my heart, you must begin by showing me that you have touched your own.” Some of the greatest masters in music have written for the church and have composed music of artistic excellence, but it can not be called sacred music in the best sense of the term, because it does not express religious feeling. In short, it is not devotional, cither because the composers had no religious emotion to express, or because they wrote to please a worldly public. Much music of Rossini and Mozart, in fact, many compositions of the classic masters, cannot be considered, according to this rule, sacred music. It can hardly be doubted that religious feeling was one of the earliest motives for calling music into existence because love, ccstacy, and emotion are states of mind most likely to foster a musical utterance. One of the features which distinguishes the Christian religion from almost all others is its quietness; it aims to repress the outward signs of inward feeling. Ancient religions had employed rhythmic dances and movements to express the inner feelings, some of them entirely unsuitable for worship. The early Christians discouraged all outward signs of emotion, and from the very beginning their music reproduced the spirit of their religion. All music employed was vocal and gesticulation was forbidden. In the sixteenth century we come upon the threshold of the golden era of song. While the enormous power of music over the feelings had long been known, the more prosaic attempts to describe or to explain the origin of this power have never been successful. At this period the tonal art had finally acquired, through slow and laborious processes, the material by which it was to manifest itself. The language had been created in which it was to speak. A great impetus in the development of sacred music was the Protestant Reforma- tion. The very style of church musical composition was affected by it, and may indeed be said to have acquired a Protestant character. Formerly, church music had been mainly used by the priests in their services. Now it became a medium through which the people worshipped. The chorale of Protestant Germany furnishes us with the best illustrations of perfection in metrical tunes. It was here that the great leader of the religious movement of the sixteenth century published the first collection of hymns in the language of the common people. As yet, we have not a proper conception of the right use and dignity of true church music. It is too often considered a mere ornamental expression. 1927 1928 Page 60 888888888808893 THE AUGSBURGIAN SMIBMMWffiBi Top row—M. Olson, E. Larson, Sand, VV. Johnson, Nelson. Middle row—Hovcrsten, K. Hagen, I.ccsland, Rue, M. Quanbeck, Lower. Bottom row—Soberg, Ellefson, Slettcn, Opseth, Elness, Hclscth, Hailing. Augsburg ©lee Club 1926-1927 The Men’s Glee Club has been an active organization at Augsburg for many years. It is composed of eighteen members, who have been admitted after com- petitive ‘'tryouts” which are held every fall. Besides singing at various occasions throughout the school year, the Glee Club makes an annual tour. This tour is arranged in accordance with the invitations received from the various congregations of the Northwest. We arc indeed fortunate in having the services of Prof. Opseth, who is our director. He was formerly an assistant of Dr. F. Melius Christiansen, and has established a record as a competent director of choirs and glee clubs of the Twin Cities. In the spring of ’27 the following itinerary was followed: Henning, Vining, Battle Lake, Fergus Falls, Dalton, Ashby, Brandon, Hoffman, Starbuck, and Cyrus, all in Minnesota. This tour was a very pleasant and successful one. We are thank- ful to the people of the congregations which we visited, for inviting us and enter- taining us so delightfully. We are looking forward to the time when wc may make a trip through western Minnesota again. W 1927 Page 61 a � £ $5. £ w- £ w C Tv Iff U Yj m m v 1 i 1 h % t f t l t ▼ f f £ f t Top row— M. Quanbcck, Leesland, L. SIcttcn, M. Hailing, Tangvald, Morgan. Second row-—R. Qiiam, Sand, Da hinge r, Prof. Opseth (Director), C. Opseth, E. Larson, M. Olson. Third row—L. Bucide, K. Hagen, Lower, W. Hagen, E. Berg, Hovcrstcn. Augsburg (©lee Club 1927-1928 Music, which has always been given a place at Augsburg College, has in one form manifested itself in the Augsburg Glee Club, the oldest musical organization of the school. 'Phis organization, under the able direction of Prof. Henry Opseth, goes out each year, bringing its gospel message to the various congregations. This year the trip included concerts at: Sebeka, Ashby, Hawley, Ncwfoldcn, Thief River Falls, Roseau, Greenbush, Climax, Brandon, and Alexandria in Minnesota, and Fargo, 0stcrdalcn, Portland, and Northvvood in North Dakota. In this manner sup- porters and boosters of Augsburg College, who live outside the Twin Cities, learn something of the accomplishments of the students other than the scholastic. The members of the Glee Club undoubtedly sacrifice a great deal of their time not only on the tour, but also at regular practices. They also give concerts in the churches and schools in the Twin Cities. Yet they consider it a privilege to be mem- bers of this organization. They, together with their director, arc repaid for their un- tiring efforts to attain to perfection in their singing, when such generous hospitality and splendid support arc shown them by the friends of our school. By means of the Augsburg Glee Club as one of the musical organizations of our college, we arc brought closer to the people who arc interested in us. Because of this face a cooperation exists that helps to make Augsburg a bigger and better school every year. Page 62 TO THE AUGSBURGIAN TOTOTOTO Top row—Shaker, (). Swenscn, llrekkc, Levos, Lcmohn, E. Johnson, Bcrlic. Middle row—Lokkcn, (lynild, M. Jorgensen, Opscth, I). Jacobsen, Ogren, Walstead, Kleven. Bottom row—P. Noi'um, R. Larson, Brcmlen, CJ. Mortcnsen, J. Skurdalsvold, Lorcntzon, Ostlie. Cfjoral Society 1926-1927 The Augsburg Choral Society is a comparatively new organization. During the school year, it sang in many of the churches throughout the city. In the spring of the year, it gave a very successful joint concert with the Men’s Glee Club. On the seventeenth of April last year, the girls left on a fifteen-dav tour through Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. Concerts were given at Wanamingo, La Crosse, Blanchardvillc, Argylc, Racine, Oconto, Marinette, Menominee, Escanaba, L’Ansc, Ashland, Superior, and Cumberland. It was the first time that an organiza- tion of girls from Augsburg had toured this territory. They were heartily welcomed at every place. These same girls will never be able to make this trip again, but they have successfully paved the way for future girls’ organizations from our school. As soon as school closed last spring, the girls went on another tour. This time they visited congregations in northern Minnesota—Ik-midji, Thief River Falls, Foss- ton, Winger, and Bagiev. The tour ended at Fargo where the Choral Society appeared several times on the program of the Annual Convention of the Lutheran Free Church. A great part of the success of the Choral Society is due to its director, Professor Opseth. Through his untiring efforts, the girls have succeeded in attaining to a degree of proficiency which makes their message a welcome one wherever they go. The Choral Society has done much toward helping the people of the congregations throughout the Northwest to become better acquainted with the life and ideals of Augsburg. iffiTOTOTO 1927 - 1928 Page 63 mmmmm THE AUGSBURGIAN Top row—Jacobsen, Hailing, Nilscn, Brekke, Paulson, Johnson. Second row—Brenden, Lokken, Oksendahl, Bcrlie, Berntsen, Walstead, Gynild, Klcvcn. Third row—Vogt, Wold, Sverdrup, Jennie Skurdalsvold (Director), Dahl, Hclland, Nybroten. Cfjoral feocietp 1927 - 1928 Last fall there was a large group who came for “tryouts” in the Choral Society. The girls are becoming more interested every year. The Choral Society has become a permanent institution at Augsburg. It now ranks in importance with the Men's Glee Club. Augsburg and its supporters are so closely connected that not having harmony between congregation and the school, the one influencing the other, would be very unusual. It is the intercourse of school organizations, students, and congregations, that serve as bonds to make their interests and work one. The Choral Society and the Glee Club go out into the congregations each year, and help in keeping these bonds intact. People meet us and learn to know the type of young people our school has, and what it is trying to do. Through the Choral Society they are rapidly seeing the value of coeducation. This year the girls have sung at the Homecoming program, and in several of the local churches. The annual tour, during the latter part of April and part of May includes such places as Madclia, Windom, Adrian, Luverne, Hills, Hendricks, Monte- video, Sacred Heart, etc. It will not be as long a trip as last year on account of the lateness of the season, but “the spirit of Augsburg” is with us. Pag 164 THE AUGSBURGIAN Standing—Horrevik, Daklen, Quam, Halvorson, Nordhaug, Nordberg, Christensen, Lower. Seated—Peterson, Jensen, Magnusson, Miss Gaarde (Director), Jorenby, Lund, Hegg. iHugsstnirg ©refjestfra The Augsburg Orchestra was organized under the able leadership of Miss Emma Gaarde in -ihe fall of 1926. Although the members were few in number, they prac- ticed with untiring effort and made their first public appearance at the Christmas program. They made a splendid debut, and later played at a number of school functions. 'I'he outstanding feature of the year was the spring concert, which is to be an annual event. At this concert the orchestra proved to its audience that it was worthy of real consideration in Augsburg College activities. When the orchestra began practicing again last year, several new members were enrolled. These and the former and more experienced members have brought the orchestra up to a considerable degree of efficiency, although they have not yet attained to their goal. 'I'he Augsburg Orchestra is not as well established as other campus organizations, but a splendid beginning has been made, and it is certain that the orchestra is some- thing of which Augsburg can be justly proud. The need of an organization of this type h;ts become more pronounced as more social activities have been established. The sincere and untiring efforts of Miss Gaarde in organizing and training this group have shown splendid results. She has formed out of raw material an efficient orchestra for Augsburg with aspirations and possibilities for a future of high attain- ments. 1927 1928 Page 65 THE AUGSBURGIAN mmm 31 Strong tEeacfjers’ placement Bureau During the past years an increasingly large number of our graduates have been going into the teaching profession. That they have an opportunity to exert a wonderful influence for good is generally conceded. Surely the purpose for which Augsburg was founded, if it is allowed to become a part of the philosophy of life of Augsburg students, will through them work itself out into a high idealism in the youth with whom they, as graduates, come in contact. All Augsburgians should therefore feel it their duty to do all in their power to help diffuse the school’s ideals. And one way be done is through helping to place the annual teaching product of our school. In what ways can they help to do this? The students, former students, and graduates can boost for their own. Place the qualifications of Augsburg graduates along side of those of other candidates. If they appear to be as well fitted, pull for them! But there is one easy way in which we can help to place Augsburg graduates. It is easy for us, but it means practically all for the teacher. Let the candidate know of a vacancy, for without knowing this how can he apply? Notify the Augsburg Teachers’ Placement Bureau! The first duty, however, lies with the teaching graduate. The extent to which he succeeds will determine the desire on the part of those employing teachers to want graduates of the same school, who may be similarly equipped. Live the ideals you have been taught! J jigsburg demands that her graduates true Uj? of their love to build her aneiv: Give of their means the school to endow; See that her program doth prosper and grow; 'QuiId for her future a campus full fair; Under her guidance bring students who care; Robustly champion her aims and ideals; Gladly respond to all worthy appeals. Haroi.d Mortf.nsen. in which this may 1927 1928 Page 66 WMwmism the augsburgian «mm® artum City Augsburg; Club 'I'herc arc “Auggics” in all parts of the world, and were they all assembled in one place, it would represent a goodly number. Most “Auggics,” especially those who are graduates, have the interest of their Alma Mater at heart, but because many live so far away, it is rather difficult to keep in close touch with her. The Alumni Asso- ciation meets once a year, but it is discovered that only those who live near the Twin Cities attend these annual gatherings. About a year ago the officers of the Alumni Association sent a circular letter to all the graduates suggesting the organization of local Augsburg Clubs. Wc do not know whether or not the idea was favorably received by all, but in the Twin Cities, at least, it resulted in the organization of the Twin City Augsburg Club. The organization has only functioned since late last fall, but lias succeeded in being of some service to our Alma Mater. A tentative program has been outlined, and it will be possible to carry this out to a certain extent. It is of course obvious that being at the center, it has better opportunities to be in close touch with all the various activities at Augsburg. Its primary purpose is of course to boost Augsburg and to make Augsburg better known. Although Augsburg has been located in Minneapolis for over 50 years, it is a sad fact that she is but little known outside of her immediate constituency. One of the objects of the Club is to make use of such publicity as will let the people in general know what Augsburg is, what she has accomplished, and what her future needs are. This Club purposes to be in close touch with the student body. It is necessary that the young folks be made to feel at home among our people here, so they may associate with them in their church and social life. It also has its eye on the needy student. Many are those who desire a college education but cannot get one because of lack of funds. This Club is in position to assist such young folks in getting part-time employment which will make it possible for them to pursue their studies. It also contemplates the establishment of a fund from which worthy students may borrow money at a reasonable rate of interest. In our modern school life, athletics play an important part, and this Club is in- terested in this department, encourages clean sports, and supports the various teams that engage in competition with teams from other schools. It wants to have a hand in maintaining the high standard of sportsmanship that has been established at Augs- burg. This Club is, at least, a beginning of something that should, perhaps, have been begun about 25 years ago; but what is being done, or attempted to be done, here in the Twin Cities may be done to a greater or lesser extent in any community where there reside a number of graduates and former students from Augsburg. It is to be hoped that within another year there will be many similar clubs in the various sections of our country. Claus Morgan. 1927 1928 Page 67 wmmmm the augsburgian rosre«s at Hugsburg To a great many progress means financial increments in the way of bonds, legacies, and endowments. Many friends will sympathize with Augsburg when I say that the pressing problem with our institution has been the financial one, especially during these last years of general financial distress and bank failures throughout the North- west. Augsburg is, nevertheless, to be congratulated because it has a history which is the best treasury of any college. I feel assured that if the faculty and trustees were offered a large sum of money on the condition that they would give up the history of Augsburg and give away the inspiration and potency of this history, they would answer in the negative, and justly so. Augsburg has evolved out of our own needs and has proved its usefulness by fur- nishing our church, state, and society with an army of well-trained men and women— a group of workrs unequalled in beneficent influence by any other group of equal numbers in our history. This is due to the spirit that has prevailed in this institution by the high and noble type of teachers engaged to carry on the work. Physical expansion is not always an index to progress, there are other factors more indicative of school progress than this. Magnificent buildings with equipment and apparatus commensurate can not alone build a college, but when an institution like Augsburg can more than double its attendance in a few years, we see the real and promising germ of an institution of learning. The fact that there has been a fair increment in the number of students each year is a conclusive proof that Augsburg has something worth while to offer as a college. To be more specific, the name “Augsburg” is better known in our land today than ever before. The name “Augsburg” has even appeared in the foreign press together with a picture of the members of the Augsburg hockey team. Very few colleges have had the honor of having had a team chosen to represent the U. S. in the World Olympic Contest. It might be said in parenthesis, that it was in no way the incom- petency of the team that was responsible for the complications that took place among the members of the Olympic committee. In the state, Augsburg has climbed to the front in athletics. The hockey team has held the championship for the last two years and the basketball team won the medal last year and was at the heels of the champions this year. An Augsburg graduate has had no difficulty of late to secure from the State Department of Education a state teacher’s certificate without examination. 'Phis makes Augsburg graduates eligible without examination to positions like teachers and principals of high schools and even superintendent of city schools. This has been accomplished by an enriched curriculum with courses in psychology and education to meet the state requirements—a fine piece of work on the part of the president and faculty. We cannot expect the teaching body to continue to improve instruction, to multiply the number of academic courses, to add laboratory courses, commercial courses, music courses and the like without additional funds. More teachers, more apparatus, larger general as well as departmental libraries are concomitants of multiplication of courses. They arc absolutely necessary and cannot be secured without money in this day and age of ours. We all hope that our board of trustees will be able to make liberal appropriations for such indispensable additions to our school immediately. While we join hands with other institutions, both public and private, in deploring the fact that money has not been available for necessary buildings to take care of the increased student body, yet we are cognizant of the fact that a new campus has been acquired for a new and larger Augsburg. The tract of land adjoins the city limits. A better sight for a campus would be difficult to locate. On the basis of the progress made the last few years, it is easy to predict that the next decade will witness a grander era than ever before. S. O. Severson. Page 68 ra THE AUGSBURGIAN 888BgB8B8BgB8HB Oratorical “No glass,” says Ben Jonson, “renders a man’s form and image so true as his speech.” Realizing the worth of these words we perceive how essential to success in life is the ability to express one’s thoughts clearly and forcefully. Augsburg has endeavored to stimulate interest in effective speech through oratorical contests held annually and which are open to all college students. The winner of the contest has his name engraved upon a silver cup which was presented by the class of 1918 and which remains in the possession of the school. In 1928 the winner was also given a small silver cup and second and third prizes were awarded to the successful contestants. The honors for the past two years were given to Arthur Grimstad. In the con- test of 1927 his topic was “The Drug Problem.” Franz Pearson won second place. This year the winner’s topic was “Imperialism.” Ingar Olsen received a silver medal for second place. Kristofer Hagen was awarded the third place and received a bronze medal. ■HiiiB 1927 1928 Page 72 gsgggBgsgggggggg the augsburgian gggmmgm ©ratorp Orators may have their faults, hut we cannot accuse them of mental lassitude. There is perhaps no field at our school where so much work has to be expended for so little remuneration in the line of honor as in the oratorical field. In declamatory contests one learns verbatim the words of some famous author. This is good and well, but it docs not require the thinking and the planning that oratory requires. The orator must be his own author, must choose his own subject, think his own thoughts and then interpret himself to others. We believe oratory offers a singular opportunity for a person to follow the philosopher’s admonition, “Know Thyself.” The orator’s weaknesses in logical think- ing and expression of thought comes to light when the coach, the audience, and the keen-minded judges voice their opinion which seems to enlarge all the defects and overlook all the good qualities. Only a few of our group care to learn the lessons that flow through the channel of oratory. “It takes more than lungs to be an orator.” Hard work and persistent effort are necessary to achieve success. We all know the excuse “I know it but I can’t express it.” The reason people cannot express themselves is that they cannot think. The study and meditation needed to create a real oration is of tremendous importance as well as the training in effectual delivery. Augsburg’s graduates become teachers and preachers, and what is of more prac- tical value to these two professions than: first; to have a real message to give, and second, the ability to give it with power. Of what value would the ideals of Glad- stone, Clay, Webster, Lincoln, Bryan and others have been to the world if they had said, “I know it but I can’t express it”? Augsburg offers the opportunity to any student to supplement his regular public speaking courses with practice in oratory. Who are going to make these literary touchdowns for our school? This year our academy was represented by Mr. Jack Sitenhoff, whose oration was entitled, “Is there a God?” The contest was held at Minnesota College. Mr. Sitenhoff tied for second place and we know he is going to continue to do some ex- cellent work in oratory. OTTO® 1927 - 1928 M B THE AUGSBURGIAN I C. Johnson, G. Oudal. Scabemp ©eclaniatorp It is hut a few years since Declamatory contests were introduced into our high schools. Since that time they have grown more and more numerous and arc now considered to he one of the most important activities in our schools. Now there are very few high schools that do not give training which will prove of benefit to pupils who wish to take up work in Declamation. Augsburg Academy has also been taking an active part in the Declamatory Con- tests of the Twin City Academic League which are held annually. This year, too, some of the students decided to try out for the annual contest. After several months of intensive training under the direction of Orrie Larson, ’28, tryouts for the Academy declamatory contest were held on Friday, January 27th. Clifford Johnson was awarded first place and the privilege of representing Augsburg at the Annual Contest. It was also decided to have another contest between Gladys Oudal and Agnes Hagen the following week. This was done, and Gladys Oudal was chosen as the second contestant. On February 3rd the Annual Contest was held at Bethel Academy; Minnehaha Academy, Bethel Academy, Augsburg Academy, and Minnesota College participating. Those who took part showed thorough training. Margaret Dahlhielm, a senior from Minnehaha Academy, won first place. When we consider the fact that our contestants this year had never tried out for a declamatory contest before, and also that one was a freshman and the other a sophomore, we are proud of the records which were made by them. Clifford Johnson was awarded fourth, place for his selection, “The Deathbed of Benedict Arnold” and Gladys Oudal, fifth place with “Jane,” a cutting from Booth Tarkington. ' With the loyal support of the students of the Academy we should be able to do even better next year. 1927 — 1928 Page 74 MM THE AUGSBURG1AN lUterarp The Main Stream of English and American Literature is Decidedly Biblical. This principal portion of our literary heritage is called The Great Tradition. It is something to cherish. Old English writers were mainly influenced by the Bible. Chaucer made application of Christian thought and faith in his marvelous pictures of humanity. Shakespeare knew the principal doctrines of Christian faith, a fact that is clearly evident in a study of his plays. He be- lieved in these truths, as may be definitely seen by reading his last will. Milton’s works are totally permeated with Bible thought and faith. Coleridge professed faith in the Triune God and hope of salvation through the merits of Christ alone. His works are filled with his Christian seriousness. Browning fought the good fight of faith in word and deed throughout an age of unbelief. Whittier wrote poety filled with a Christian conviction of the deepest and tendercst beauty. Read his poem “Our Master,” from which several excellent hymns have been made. But why multiply witnesses? There are hosts of them, men and women whose spirits have kept to the main current of our Great Tradition. We need not drink of muddy waters. There is plenty of good water—brooks flow- ing out of the Fountain of everlasting Truth and Beauty. (The Literary Section contains contributions of the Writers’ Club.) ngttgtliitl THE AUGSBURGIAN “$is lullaby” The last rays of the setting sun crept through the latticed windows of the big stone house, making a path of golden light across the cluttered, untidy room. They flitted over the heavy velvet hangings and somber massive chairs, lingering, for a moment, on the piano, which stood at one end of the apartment, half buried under heaps of torn-up manuscripts and uncompleted musical scores, and came to rest, at last, on the bowed head of the man sitting in lonely meditation. There they hovered with melancholy tenderness, as though they felt and were striving to alleviate the suffering which the bowed head expressed. Slowly the bowed head was lifted, and Michael O’Shane sat staring at the crumpled paper which he held clutched in his hands. The drawn lines in his face deepened as he regarded it, and his expression of bewilderment and pain, tinged with shame, was intensified. He smoothed out the manuscript on his knee and looked at the disconnected jumble of notes on it. Yes! That was all he was good for— to write snatches that were never completed. But he had been so confident that this one would be finished. The melody had throbbed and pulsated within him, until he had felt as though his heart could not bear the thrill of it. His whole soul and self had seemed attuned and saturated with that one theme. Joyously confident he had gone to the piano to give birth to this wonderful thing, but as always, when his fingers touched the keys, it faded away and was lost. In desperation he had seized his pen and paper seeking to woo it back again, but all in vain and this—'this inexpressible folly, was his masterpiece. A sob shook him and he passed his hand over his eyes, much as a child does to shut out a hideous nightmare. Blindly and gropingly, as one who seeks to escape from dread phantoms, he arose and stumbled from the room. Michael O’Shanc had been considered one of the most promising of the younger musicians. One had only to sec the sensitive face with its dreamy blue eyes and finely molded mouth, which was only saved from effeminacy by the obstinate, pur- poseful chin, to know that here was an artist. The hands were beautiful. The long, tapering fingers, the broad palm, and the compactness and grace of the whole gave the impression of muscles trained to perfect coordination. Although but a young man, he was well-known as a composer and concert pianist. Then had come the accident. The train in which he was 'traveling on one of his tours plunged down an embankment. Many people were killed and many were injured. Michael escaped with a fractured skull. For weeks he lingered between life and death. The physicians predicted that he would become insane if he should recover. But Michael slowly came back from the very threshold of death and was seemingly completely restored to health. Then had come the day when he again felt the thrill of creative genius stirring within him. He went eagerly to lvis piano, as was his custom, and tried to express his inspiration, but his fingers failed to respond. Again and again he made the attempt, but always just as he seemed about to grasp it, the melody faded away, leaving a trail of silvery, mocking laughter in its wake. Several specialists had been consulted, but all gave the same verdict—that some path of contact had been broken. It might suddenly be restored by some trivial incident; if it were not, insanity would eventually follow. Three years had passed since that time, and still Michael O’Shane was held thrall by the evil genius which had gripped him. Never had his creative power been as great as during this time of his bondage. He composed, mentally, beautiful gems of music, only to lose them as soon as he tried to give them to the world. The doctors’ mmmMmsmm 1927 - 1928 gg Page 76 mSMNHBMffiffl THE AUGSBURGIAN mSSmSMM alternative of insanity seemed the probable outcome. Michael had become a pre- maturely aged and bitter man, hopeless, cheerless, Godless. On this particular night, it seemed as though the torment and burning agony of it was more than he could bear. His tortured heart cried out and cursed the fate which was slowly leading him to destruction. His fevered mind refused to function and he stumbled blindly forward, not knowing or caring whither he went. For what seemed hours he walked on, until at last he grew weary. If only that infernal melody would leave him. Yet it fascinated him, and he went over it repeatedly, correcting numerous minor flaws, until it very nearly approached perfection. His head throbbed with its burden of restrained emotion. “Oh God,” he groaned, “if Thou art truly God, help me.” This was the first prayer that he had uttered for three years. Suddenly, as if in answer, he heard the sound of a woman’s voice singing. He had wandered down into the Italian quarter of the city. On each side of him towered giant tenements. The narrow street was deserted except for a few dirty, barefooted boys and their mangy-looking dogs. The close, fetid air seemed to stifle him, and he was about to turn back when he heard the voice again. After looking in vain a while for the singer, he at last saw her seated before an open window in one of the tenements. She sat in a low chair, rocking a baby in her arms. The mellow, flickering light of two candles enveloped her in a golden ha .c, giving the exquisite face in its frame of smoothly-brushed hair a Madonna-like appearance. As she rocked the infant, she crooned an old Venetian lullaby. The full round cadences of her pure voice floated down to the listening man, carrying with them their passion of tenderness and love. It seemed to him that never'before had he heard such an expression of sympathy and complete understanding. He stood entranced, feasting his parched soul on the song and the singer. After a time the music ceased, and the candles were extinguished. Again all was quiet in the narrow street. But in Michael O’Shanc’s heart there was tumult and a disquieting feeling of elation. He felt as docs a strangling man when he is suddenly released. Some restraining barrier seemed to have melted away. The melody of his composition flooded his heart again. Yet this time it filled him with a strange awe and exaltation. His pulses quickened, as the slowly dawning understanding of it came to him. The bond had broken and he was free. The tremendous strain was relaxed and the tears trickled down his checks. In this moment of realization nothing mattered except the wonder of it. and some lines that he had heard long ago came into his mind. Cod moves in a mysterious way. His wonders to perform. The light burned in Michael O’Shanc’s studio all that night. He sat at his piano pouring all that had been pent up within him for three weary years, 'flic music was fiery, and bitterly passionate at first; gradually it became softer and sweeter; then it swelled into a pcan of praise and thanksgiving. The greatest of all cradle songs, “His Lullaby,” with its weirdly crooning pathos and sweetness was born that night. When it was published later, it bore the inscription: To the memory of a little Italian mother, With all gratitude and reverence, Michael O’Shane. mmwmm the augsburgian fofjannes Nature is, indeed, kind. Wondrous are the miracles she works through the medium of time. How she softens the unpleasant memory and enhances a hundredfold the beauty of the pleasant! I have no unpleasant memories now of old Johannes. When I look back upon it now, I wonder that I should ever have thought him surly or felt to be burden- some the small services that he asked. As I see him in memory, he sits there of a summer afternoon—both hands resting on the cane planted between his knees, humming softly an old Norwegian “vise.” His thin, gray hair is gently lifted by the breeze. He always kept his chair there—just below that little white shanty under the elm. Yet he did not always keep to his chair. His eighty-odd years sat lightly upon him. Many a time have I seen him trudge off with his bamboo fish-pole in his hand; many a time, too, have I seen him return with a few, small bullheads hung on a willow branch. Sometimes, when fortune, had been especially kind, a great pickerel or two hung from the branch. Then he invariably approached the house warily, carrying these behind him, lest anyone should sec them from a distance and at his arrival be the less surprised at their beauty and size. “20oc” “The Doc” stooped to right a big, black beetle which lay kicking its legs futilcly about in the air. “Funny little cuss,” he remarked to his wife, “doesn’t even stop to say ‘thank you.’ Well, 1 guess he’s not so much different from the rest of us in that.” “By the way, I’ve got to go out to Bill Wilson’s Tommy. He sent word that he couldn’t sec any more rainbows. Poor little fellow! Rainbows aren’t easy to find, when you’re flat on your back with a spine that can never hold you up straight again. I’ll have to see if I can’t scare the biggest clouds away for awhile. If Mrs. Clark calls while I’m gone, tell her she needn’t worry about John. He can’t go back to that road crew for a month or so, but I’ll see that I have enough odd jobs around here to keep him busy. And if you can find time, there’s a twenty dollar bill in my desk that 1 want taken down to old Mrs. Patts, but I’d rather that you go. You can slip it in a piece of fancy work or whatever it is you bring her. She’ll think that that worthless Dick of hers sent it to her via “the Doc,” and I don’t want her disillusioned. She’s such a proud old soul that she’d starve before she’d accept what she’d call ‘charity.’ ” “The Doc” paused and his eyes twinkled as he saw two tiny figures peering ex- pectantly at him through the gate, finger in mouth. “Well, well, look what’s here! And what do you ’sposc they can be looking for?” he questioned, rumpling his hair in mock perplexity. “I wonder if peppermints would do any good.” Immediately the fingers came out of the mouths and two grimy, little hands were stretched out for the extended bag. A rumbling laugh and a quick pat on each tousled head was “the Doc’s” fare- well. as he climbed into the rickety old car and rattled away to help Tommy find rainbows. Page 78 fflfflfflMffi THE AUGSBURG1AN mSSSSSSSSSSM ©it ©oiirlap $ill Gourlay Hill is a winding road down the side of a great hill leading into the Rolling River valley. On the west side of the road is a sheer drop of hundreds of feet, and, as a person goes down the hill, he can look towards the cast and see tower- ing above him the great pines. Looking down towards the west, he secs a green mass of foliage, the tops of the pines. The road winds in and out as if it were cut out of the giant trees themselves or molded by the forces of Nature. It was in October that I first saw that wonderful place. I came along a quiet road and. unexpectedly, I was at the top of a hill leading into a most fertile valley. 1 stopped my car—I could not do otherwise—and for a long time I gazed rapturously at the scene before me. I had often read of people being awe-struck at the beauty of Nature, -but 1 had not thought that it were possible. Then and there my opinion changed. 1 stood as if I were in a trance, admiring the glory of God’s creation. Nowhere have 1 seen anything more beautiful. It was just as God had made it. The poplars and the willows were intermingled with the birch and the pine. The great stones rested in the hillsides in defiance to the laws of man and as a challenge to the destructive forces in Nature. Everything was natural, grand, and majestic. The Sun was slowly setting in the west and casting its glory over the valley. The light, shining on the beautifully tinted autumn leaves, added a new luster to the already awe-inspiring beauty. Words cannot picture the effect the sunlight had on those delicately-tinted leaves, which shone like costly gems amid the austere and majestic evergreens. They dazzled the eye like polished gold in the sunlight. The combined effect of that glittering beauty and the solemn stately pines was a wonder in Nature. But the beauty of Nature was not all I saw. Down in the valley I saw a herd of Abcrdcen-Angus cattle, grazing peacefully and contentedly. Some of the cows were lying down beside their calves, others were grazing on the yellow, faded grass, while others were standing silent and motionless, as if they were drinking of Nature’s con- tentment. It is true that the Aberdccn-Angus cattle, with their shining black hair, arc beautiful animals, but, with the rays of a setting sun upon them and with that glorious background, they appeared many times as beautiful as they really were. About a half-mile distant I saw a threshing machine busily at work. All around it was a scone of bustle and determined effort. This added a new tinge to the beauty of Nature. It impressed me with the seriousness of life amid the splendor and the apparent glory. In the heart of the valley was the peaceful Rolling River. As I looked at the hills, and then at the valley, a sadness came over me. There was such a contrast. In the valley there was no red and gold. All was quiet and natural, but brightened by the setting sun. The waters of the river, flowing I know not where, seemed filled with a certain melancholy. The willows, overhanging the banks of the river, prevented the sun from casting its rays over the water, and seemingly, the water was sad on that account. A new vision of life came to me—deeper, grander, and more divinely inspired. 1 saw before me the path of life. There is glory, majesty, and power on one side —the brighter side of life; on the other, there is stillness and' sadness—the darker side. The former is inspiring in its way, with its joy and happiness, and with its power of dazzling the eve. But the latter is intensely inspiring. Sadness impresses us with the seriousness of life. It digs down into the depth of the human heart and stimulates our thoughts. mmi Page 79 THE AUGSBURGIAN It was not the glittering of the hillside that impressed me most. It was not the majesty of the solemn pines. It was not the contentment among the cattle. It was not the busy threshing scene. Hut it was the water in the river, with its aspect of sadness, as it wound its way towards an unknown destiny. I saw in it the fate of many people in life. They flow along with the glory that glitters but without a known hereafter. The thought of this filled my heart with immeasurable sadness and with a great love for that lonely river. It taught me to think more deeply of the ultimate place of rest. Sorrows inspire man to live a greater and better life: they arc con- ducive to thought. And the sadness inspired bv that melancholy river is the most thought-provoking and impressive experience I ever passed through. 'The glory and love of God are manifested through the silent, ever-flowing, majestic power of the water. Cfjimnep iJIan When the Chimney man comes down the street, The kids all run and hide; , But I just say “How are ya, Pete?” An’ walk right by his side. I’m not at all afraid of him ’Cause he’s my friend you sec, An’ he just says “you’re taller Tim,” An’ then he smiles at me. An’ when he smiles, his teeth just shine, The rest of him is black. He always makes ya feel just fine An’ glad to see him back. He comes to our house every year To make our chimney clean; An’ on the day when he is there, I’m almost never mean. He tells me lots of funny things ’Bout what he sees all day, He knows ’bout dragons, princes, kings, ’N’ places where the fairies play. An’ when he’s done all he can do, He takes his sack an’ hat, An’ then I wish I could go too, But ’course I can’t do that. I follow him down to the gate Before I say goodbye, ’N’ run back fast, because I’d hate To have him see me cry. But by the door I stop an’ gaze: I watch him swing along. He waves goodbye with quickened pace— My chimnev-man is gone! Page 80 THE AUGSBURG1AM gggggWMgg Oswald Oudal Luther Sletien 1927-1928 The honor of having his name engraved upon the Class of 1925 Athletic Cup in 1927 was Oswald Oudal’s. In 1928 the honor was given to Luther Sletten. This is a distinct honor for any college student to get. The winner of the trophy must be an “all-around man.” The honor student in athletics must also have at- tained to the highest degree of scholastic standing among his fellow athletes. This means that the winner must be a student as well as an athlete. The 1927 winner, Oswald Oudal, has been an outstanding athlete. He was most brilliant as an athlete on the basketball floor. Me was captain of the basketball team in his Junior year. His brilliant career was climaxed by his attaining a position on the All State Team of 1926. He was also, captain of the baseball team during his Junior year. “Ossie’s” scholastic record has always been high, and he is considered a scholar as well as an athlete. His participation in church activities shows that the moral side of his life is not neglected. The honor is well placed. The winner of the Honor Cup for 1928 is also noted for his work as guard on the Augsburg basketball floor. Luther Sletten has been a member of the team for two years and is known for his fine sportsmanship. He was also a member of the football team. “Luke” has been further honored by being awarded the basketball captaincy for 1928-1929. Besides attaining a high scholastic record, “Luke” is a member of the Glee Club, and the president of his class. This trophy is a symbol of the ideals we hope to maintain at Augsburg; not in athletics alone, nor scholastics alone, but a combination of both. The ideal athlete is also a gentleman and a scholar. Page 82 mmmm the augsburgian Pasibetball Cfjampionsljip The basketball season 1926-1927 will always stand out in Augsburg athletics. The ream was the third Augsburg representative in the Minnesota Collegiate Con- ference and won the championship with eleven victories and only one defeat, incidentally winning all its eight non-conference games, including a 29-20 victory over St. Thomas. The personnel of the team included four men who had seen much service during the previous campaign: two all-state men, Ossie” Oudal at forward and Choppy” Crose at running guard, and then Tapagcr at forward, and Severson at center. John Kolcsar soon won his spurs as running guard, making it possible to shift Choppy” back to his natural forward position where lie and Ossie” could use their speed to the best advantage. I,uke” Sletten was a fixture at standing guard from the start and in addition usually jumped center. 'I'appy” was shifted to center, sharing the duty with Sever,” one or the other occasionally seeing service as a forward. In addition to these six men who played nearly all the time, the team was fortified with seven substitutes: Olaf Hoff, Oswald Dahlager, Mcrrol Larson, Walter Johnson, Nels Nelson, Arthur Houser, and James Pederson. The team possessed two qualities that at this writing stand out in the mind of the writer—harmony and morale. Throughout the season, on and off the floor, in practice, and during the games, the individuals seemed to forget themselves in their consideration for the welfare of the team. The ability of the Auggics” to conic from behind to win, and its steady play when the going became hard, marked the 1926-1927 team as a winner. The outstanding games were those with St. Olaf and Gustavus. In one of the greatest games played on the University Armory floor, St. Olaf won 36-30, thereby becoming the only team to defeat the Auggics.” 'Pile final game of the season at St. Peter was a fitting climax for a great season. Augsburg had won out at Minneapolis 24-20, overcoming a 15-9 handicap at half time. Victory was needed to assure first place; defeat meant a tic for high honors with St. Olaf. The Gustics” ran up a lead of 6-0, but the Auggics” launched a counter drive and throughout the game the play was of the fastest. Only twice was the margin more than two points; once already mentioned and once toward the last the Auggics” were ahead 27-23, only to have the score tied, free throws completing the score, giving Augsburg the game 29-28 and the state championship. Such was tlie record of the team, a tribute to Si” Meiby, their coach. Put more than that, the spirit which he was largely responsible for instilling into the boys stands as a tribute to Si” Meiby, the man. 1927 1928 Page S3 Standing—Johnson, Nelson, lloff, Coach Melby, Larson, Houser, Pederson. Seated—Halvorson, Close, Kolcsar, Slettcn, Tapager, A. Severson, Oudal, Bastion. Basketball 1920 1927 With practically all of the 1925-1926 team back, Augsburg entered the 1926-1927 basketball Conference race a favorite. Needless to say, the championship was brought to Augsburg. Only one game was lost during the entire season. The race was close and hard fought the entire season. The championship was not cinched until the last game. The “Auggies” were noted for their remarkable ability to come back after trailing the opposing team at the half. St. Johns’ game—8 minutes to go—score— Augsburg, 12—St. Johns, 21 ; final score, Augsburg, 27— St.Johns,25. Seven straight victories were recorded when St. Olaf jolted us to the tune of 36-30. The work of the Oles was remarkable, and we were defeated. The remaining games were won. The final game rolled around, defeat meant a tie for the championship, victory meant undisputed championship. The game kept the spectators in a continuous uproar. The score was tied seven times and changed hands thirteen times. The battle itself can hardly be described, but suffice it to say that it was a real game! It resulted in the championship. The man behind the team who deserves the credit is Coach “Si” Melby, whose motto is “Teamwork.” This is the very essence of the “Auggic” spirit and with that spirit we win. 1927 1928 Page 84 THE AUGSBURGIAN fflBBHBBSBBBB Top row—N. Nelson (trainer), W. Johnson, O. Helland, Coach Melby, O. Dahlager, Houser, P. Morgan (Manager). Middle row—Hcrmanson (Trainer), Connolly, Rortvedt, Kolcsar (Captain), Sletten, W. Engbretson. Bottom row—Mona, J. Peterson. JBaafeettoaU 1927-1928 The graduation of the forward men of last year’s championship team left a large place to be filled. . The vacancies were ably filled by the reserves of last year’s team and by- the freshmen of this year. Considering the fact that the majority of the men were new to College Conference basketball,, the season was very successful. Our team was in third place, topped by Gustavus, the champions, and bv St. Thomas. Taking the season as a whole, the team had its periods of success and failure. At times it showed tremendous power and scoring ability, but at other times it seemed to lack experience and the necessary coordination. The first few games were won by decisive scores. The first defeat was at the hands of an inspired Mac team, 18-12. The “Auggies” slumped and lost two hard-fought battles to Gustavus and Hamline. A strong comeback was staged, and the next four games were won, St. Olaf being beaten in one of the most interesting games of the season. The next score was Augs- burg 37, Macalester 18. The last game of the season against Gustavus was a “thriller.” The “Auggies” battled as they had never fought before, but went down to a “glorious defeat,” 37-32. Officials and newspaper men said that it was one of the best and most exciting basketball games ever played in the Conference. Only one man from the squad is graduating, and the outlook for next year is bright. ««lift 1927 — 1928 Page 85 THE AUGSBURGIAN gggBSSgggSSSgigg Top row—Coach Aschcr, “Si” Melby, Pihlstrom, Christensen, Severson, Tapager, Houser, Grimstad, Erdahl, Coach Ecklund. Second row—Halvorson, Hagen, Sletten, Nelson, Hagen, Larson. Third row—Weltzin, Pederson, Botten, Crose (Capt.), Halvorson, Erickson, Roan. jFootfaall 1026 In the fall of 1926 Augsburg entered its first football team in the State College Conference. One could not speak of veterans, as that was the first time that Augs- burg ever had a football team. There were some men who had played on their high school teams, but the majority of the candidates were new and inexperienced. Coaches Ascher and Ecklund who are Minnesota graduates, were faced with the task of welding inexperienced men into a team. The first practice was held on Sep- tember 15 with the first game only two weeks away. During those two weeks the men worked hard and faithfully. On October 1st a group of fighting “Auggies’’ journeyed to Northficld and were defeated by St. Olaf, 26-0. A week later the Auggies met the strong Gustavus eleven at St. Peter. Greatly outweighed by their heavier and more experienced rivals, Augsburg was defeated by the score 26-0. The next game with Hamline also resulted in a defeat, 20-0. Then the “Auggies” met St. Johns University on our grounds. This game ended in a tic, 13-13. St. Johns with a touchdown in the last few minutes of play on an intercepted pass tied the game. Augsburg was beginning to show power and coordination. The last game of the season was played at Moorhead. Augsburg succeeded in spoiling Concordia’s Home- coming by decisively defeating the Cobbers, 27-0. This ended our first Conference year of football. THE AUGSBURGIAN Top row—Coach Ecklund, Houser, W. Hagen, Benson, Hagen, Sletten, McRcynolds, Pihlstrom, Coach Aschcr. Second row—Engebrigtsen, Pederson, Connolly, Kolesar, Larson, Christensen, Norum, Hanson, Grimstad, Rasmussen. Third row—Bataldcn, Erdahl, Halvorson, Larson (Capt.), Saugen, Swanberg, Mclncrny. Jfootball 1927 The 1927 football season was a very successful one. In its second year of Con- ference competition Augsburg finished in a tie with Macalester for second place. Only three letter men had graduated. Coaches Ecklund and Ascher, and Captain Larson were met by a group of veterans, augmented by a goodly number of high school stars. The “Auggies” started slowly and gradually developed, until towards the close of the season it was as powerful as any team in the Conference. A few days after school opened, the first game of the season was played against St. Olaf at the Nicollet Field. The game was hard fought, but the Auggies were defeated by one touchdown, 13-7. A non-conference game with Phalen Luther, St. Paul, was won by the score 19-0. The following week the Conference champions came to Minne- apolis. Gustavus presented a fast, heavy, hard-driving team which defeated us 13-0. The following week Augsburg journeyed to Collcgeville and decisively trounced St. Johns. On November 5th the Concordia Cobbers came to Minneapolis determined to mar our Homecoming celebration, but they were turned back by a powerful machine, which played faultless ball to win by the score 21-0. The last game of the season was played against Macajestcr at the Shaw Field. The game was cleanly played and fiercely fought. Augsburg won, 6-0. “Dooley” Houser has been elected by his team-mates to head the 1928 eleven. Page 87 mmmmm TOMgmggg THE AUGSBURGIAN Top row—Coach Ascher, Winihcr, Ondal (Capt.), Pihlstrom, Nelson. Second row—Olson, Severson, Kolcsar, Grose, Houser, Johnson. Third row—Hanson, Larson, Hoff, Aasen, VVinther. JJaseball 1027 In its second year of intcr-collegiate competition, the spring of 1927, the Augsburg baseball team emerged from a stiff series of games with an average of 500 per cent, and second in rank in the Minnesota Conference standings. Only the four schools were entered—Augsburg, St. Olaf, Gustavus Adolphus, and St. Johns. There was a marked improvement in team-work over that of the first year. The infield functioned with clock-like regularity and precision ; the outfield was ever ready in scooping up the ball and placing it effectively. The Auggic weakness rested in the pitching staff and in the team’s ability to bat consistently. Nevertheless, the 500 average shows an improvement over the first year also in batting. Herman Ascher, a former University of Minnesota star, coached the team. Knowing all the finer points of baseball (Ascher plays professional ball in the sum- mer and is now playing with the Indianapolis Club) he developed a team of capable ball players. Only more experience is needed to add the consistency necessary for a championship baseball club. Time alone, together with consistent practice, can perfect a machine. Augsburg is working with the hope that time will bring into the limelight a Maroon arid Grey baseball team of championship calibre. The marked progress forward in these two years of competition inspires us with the belief that a championship will be tucked under Augsburg colors in the near future. 1927 --1928 gramggmm® Page 88' Wffllffiii THE AUGSBURG1AN 'lop row—L. Hanson. J. Hanson, Captain J. Hanson, Larson, Swanson. Bottom row—(). Hanson, E. Hanson, Mcfnerny. $ocfeep Hockey is one of the latest additions to the inter-collegiate athletic competition fostered at Augsburg, yet it is in that sport that our school has been most successful. Three years ago hockey was unheard of on our campus. Last year we boasted of a team which, in finishing the season undefeated, and in winning from Phalcn- Luther by a 4 to 0 score in the finals� of the state tournament held at Macalcster College, was unofficially recognized as champion of the state. Enviable as was the record of the team in its initial year, vet this year’s achieve- ments were even more noteworthy. The eyes of hockey enthusiasts throughout the country were directed toward our team when it was learned that it was being con- sidered as a possible representative of the United States at the Olympics in Switzer- land. Hopes of international competition failed of realization, however, so the wearers of Maroon and Gray gave their undivided attention to intercollegiate hockey. Here they met with the same success as in the previous year. After winning all scheduled games with ease, the team entered the state tournament, again staged and sponsored by Macalcster College. The tournament finals found Augsburg opposed by the sextet from the Virginia Junior College. In defeating Virginia, 5 to 0, the Auggics emerged from the tournament with a total of 22 goals scored against op- ponents while holding their own goal inviolate. Hockey having been adopted by Minnesota colleges on a conference basis, Augsburg was officially awarded the cham- pionship. Such is the history of hockey at Augsburg. Perhaps it would be too much to expect a continuation of such success in the future, but we can rest assured that future wearers of the school colors will try to measure up to the heights already attained. IHHMH 1927 — 1928 Page 89 888888888888888 THE AUGSBURGIAN Standing—Halvorson, IJoversten. Blix, Knudson, Dahleu. Rossing. Seated Mclnerny, Berg, Hostager, Coach Skurdalsvold, Hanson (('apt.), Erdahl, Tjon. ©pm ®eam The' Gym Team, the oldest athletic organization «at Augsburg, has been making remarkable strides in recent years. Since Magne Skurdalsvold became coach three years ago, great progress has been made on the various apparatus. Mr. Skurdalsvold was formerly captain of the University of Minnesota Gym Team and is the greatest gymnast the Northwest has ever produced. Unlike the other athletic activities, the Gym Team does not receive much publicity. All the work is done behind closed doors and an occasional exhibition is the only evidence that the Gym Team exists. But. this does not minimize the benefits of gymnastics. A well-rounded man must have perfect coordination of brain and muscle and in no other sport is this developed to so great an extent «as it is in gymnastics. No other organization functions during the entire school year. The members, there- fore, are in good physical condition during the whole school term. Up to the present time there has been no inter-collegiate competition in gym- nastics. That is a thing to be hoped for. If a college conference were formed on the same basis as the other major sports, Augsburg would be well represented. Com- petition between the colleges would arouse the enthusiasm of the students and cause more to take part. At present there are entirely too few who reap the benefits of this interesting sport. Under the able leadership of Coach Skurdalsvold, great things may be expected from the Gym Team in the future. Let us hope that the Gym Team will be the largest athletic organization on the campus. “The greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.”—Moi.ii-re. 1927 -1928 8888888888888888888888 Page 90 mmrng® the augsburgian mmm Elrie Berg Mildred Ha upland tennis A sport in which one can, as our American tennis champion has said, begin young and grow old slowly, is worthy of our attention. Tennis has an almost universal appeal as is evidenced by the keen competition between countries. As soon as winter sports arc over and the ground is bare, tennis enthusiasts begin to swarm the courts in the enjoyment of this wholesome and vigorous sport. However, Augsburg has engaged in State Conference competition for only two years, and has been considerably handicapped by the inconveniences encountered in procuring practices on clay courts. Two years ago Augsburg was represented at the state tournament by Clifford and Fritjof Christensen, Rudolph Larson, and Evan Haaheim; last year Fritjof Christensen and Elrie Berg represented our school at the tournament. As a school activity, tennis is of a somewhat longer standing. Last year saw the first girls’ tournament at Augsburg. Considerable interest was displayed, and nearly twenty girls were entered in the tournament. Mildred Haugland won the cham- pionship by defeating Elsie Lokken in the finals. The boys’ finals found Elrie Berg and Fritjof Christensen opposing each other. Elrie Berg came out victorious. This field promises to attract our attention in the future, and should receive recognition. 1927 1928 Page 91 mmm 8SBB8B THE AUGSBURGIAN HHH Top row—Schlosser, S. Hanson, Skurdalsvold (Coach), Eliason, N. Aascn. Bottom row—-H. Anderson, L. Tangvald, Captain Lanes, Klonglan. cabemp 23asfectball 1927-192S The academy basketball team of this year has been very successful, even though they did not bring home the championship. We had great hopes for our team this year, and those hopes were fulfilled to a great extent. But basketball, like any other game, is not always a winning proposition. One side must lose, and we cannot expect our opponents’ team to always be the losers. A school that can boast a team of good losers as well as winners can be justly proud. We are glad to say that our team has been that kind of a team. Defeat or victory, good sportsmanship has been shown at all times. The first game of the season was played with the academy alumni. In this game the team of this year proved the victors by a decisive score. Out of the six conference games played we won half. All the conference teams of this year were evenly matched. Outside of the conference games we played two games with Dilworth High School and one with Hendricks High School. We lost these games. Our team showed a great deal of improvement this year, but we arc hoping that next year it will improve just as much and more. The games played this year arc as follows: DATE OPPONENT SCORE AUGSBURG SCORE- Jan. 13 Minnesota College 7 23 Jan. 23 Minnehaha 21 20 fan. 31 Bethel 15 17 Feb. 10 Minnehaha 15 20 Feb. 17 Minnesota College 30 15 Feb. 21 Bethel 13 8 mmmmmm 1927 -1928 Page 92 THE AUGSBURGIAN T'op row—Halvorson, I.okken. Oksendal, Haga, Hagen, Rislov, Brekke, Hclscth, Njaa. Second row—Vogt, Helland, Pederson, Halvorson, Grimstad, Wold, Mortenson, Olsen. Third row—Brenden, Hjclmcland, Larson, Miss Lang (Director), Johanson, Knudtson, Haugland. w. a. a. The Women’s Athletic Association was organized in the year 1925. The purpose of the association was to foster athletic interest and activity among the women at Augsburg. In the spring of 1927 the association was reorganized with the afore- mentioned purpose. A definite point system was adopted to serve as a compensation and a stimulation for all girls who arc interested in athletic activities. The highest honor awarded by the association is the Augsburg letter, which is awarded in the spring at the annual W. A. A. banquet. Competitive sports are pursued every season. In the finals, the Freshmen won the volley ball tournament, and the Sophomores arc the basketball champions. Base- ball and tennis tournaments arc held every spring. It is the aim of the association to perfect itself to such a degree that it may be admitted into the Athletic Conference of American College Women. 1927 1928 Page 93 mmmmm the augsburgian «tram® cf)olar8fjip The college student of today is called upon to apportion his time among many different activities. The intelligent division of this time largely determines the value of his college education. 'There exists on every college campus those students who believe that text-books and laboratory manuals together with class room lectures, constitute the one and only unit of campus activities. They ply themselves diligently to the mastery of these, failing to recognize the value gained from participation in other fields. Then there are those students who follow the other extreme and over- value extra-curricular activities, but the college students who merit the admiration and respect of the student body and the faculty arc those who aim at a high scholastic record and reasonable participation in other activities. The class of 1927 has expressed its desire to encourage the latter type of students and also to foster a high standard of scholarship among the students, by presenting to the college a silver trophy cup. 'The trophy is awarded on the basis of scholastic record as determined bv the Registrar and the President of the College. Any student in good standing and who has attended Augsburg at least two full years is eligible for competition. The first name to be engraved upon the cup is that of Miss Dagny Jacobsen. Miss Jacobsen has been the type of student described in the first paragraph. Her primary aim has beecn thorough and satisfactory scholastic work, yet she has recognized her duty to the school by supporting it in its other fields of activity as well. 1927 - 1928 Page 94 THE AUGSBURGIAN 8888889888888888 ©ur ZBarls $agt SEPTEMBER 28— Freshmen register for Ph. D.’s and otherwise. 29— The “upper intellectuals” arrive to lend their dignity to the atmosphere, and are made to feel at home by the “Frosh.” 30— “Auggics” lose first football game to “Olcs.” OCTOBER 1—Get acquainted? Why! Art Grimstad’s tie speaks for itself! 7—Delta Sigma Chi furthers Art ErdahPs hobby of collecting autographed eggs. 10—Indications are that the Freshmen initiated the “Sophs” in the art of promulga- tion. 12—Recognition service of W. S. G. A. 15—James Palmer stars, but his efforts fail. “Gusties” defeat “Auggics.” 18—Special features of the Senior Outing: “Darling Portable.” Calamity reigns—Ruth lost a heel—and more!! Ralph’s chivalry gets Esther in a tight place. 20— 'Phe Sophomores follow the example of their worthy superiors. 21— Dean’s Tea: “Frosh” introduced into the ways of society. 2-1—'Phc Juniors have it “out” with Marshmallows. “Napoleon Goinapart” went too! 25— Miss Mortenscn gives the “Frosh” an illustrated lecture in the art of pouring coffee which ends in calamity. 26— Martin Olson is a willing delegate to the Y. P. F. However, he advocates small conventions. 27— Grim entertains the Delta Sigma Chi. Ingar gets a mania for seconding motions. 29—“Auggics” storm the “Johnnies” and “bring home the bacon.” 31—Hallowe’en—The Academy feasts on beans. Sorrow reigns in East Hall after a repast of onions. NOVEMBER 1— Twin City “Auggic” Club organized. 2— Olaf and Elmer appear in wing collars— Where does the Glee Club sing? 3— When Knightfood was in Hower— Merrol carrying Jessie’s books. 4— Augsburgian staff faces their big task heroically. 5— “Auggies” first Homecoming! “Cobbers” defeated. Hazel doesn’t even give a rooster a chance. 12, 14, 16—Daasvand, Callahan, and Clark speak in chapel. 23— West Hall has the “kids” over to play. “Betty” Orrie Larson, the biggest baby in the bunch, brings his dimples along. 24— Thanksgiving Day causes an epidemic of appendicitis. Page 95 8HB88BHS88BS8B THE AUGSBURGIAN DECEMBER 7— Snowbound! Even Busby fails to appear! 8— Delta Sigma Chi play and program at Pillsbury House. 14—Term papers due. Midnight oil burns! 17— Si’s “Tosscrs” make their debut and defeat St. Thomas. 18— Lost Column: 1. Mcrrol’s Scarf. 2. Town Pump. Found: A ring—see Art Evju. 20— Christmas party as usual. 21— The “Homeseckcrs” leave amid the flurry of rice. JANUARY 4—Leap year—Every coed for herself! .5—Booster dinner. 6— The 1927 B. B. champions bow before our present team. 7— The Hanson Brothers skate all over Ft. Snelling. 13— Friday—Johnnies hoodooed “Auggies” lucky day with overwhelming score! 14— “To be or not to be” the Augsburg Olympic Hockey Team! 16— Sophomores parade in gala garb—“Sailor Sam” and his “fair lady” cause hearts to flutter. 17— The Hockey Team presented to the public, and incidentally Hamline accepted defeat at the hands of the “Auggies.” 20— Augsburg bows to “Mac” there. 21— Olympic Hockey game at the Arena. 23—Nels’ Ingersoll has formed bad habits at East Hall. It stops regularly twice a week before 10:30 P. M. 25—W. S. G. A. prophesies that Miss Mortcnscn goes forth to delve in new fields of romance. 27—The “Memories” of the Frosh brought back pleasant and embarrassing memo- ries to the rest also. 27— Arne Gvnild comes to show what an alumni team can do. 28— “Shorty” alone defeats the “Olcs.” Interesting twosomes blossom out to see “Kole” dribble circles around Almli. FEBRUARY 1— Seniors laboriously teaching suffering “Academites.” 2— Enter Miss Wold—exit Miss Mortcnsen attended by East and West Seniors. 6—Ruth Hanson is complimented and we all agree that she is as cute as a bug’s ear. 14—Lambda Epsilon Phi banquet. 16—New Echo Staff plan is adopted. 18—“O for Mike’s love!”— Ruth and Red chaperone the Academy Toboggan Party. Art Grimstad gives his usual unorganized talk and incidentally announces the girls’ debate. Paye 96 THE AUGSBURGIAN gggggggggggOT 21—Hindu speaks to Mission study group. 23— St. Thomas defeats “Auggies.” 24- 26—Student Volunteer Convention at St. Peter. 28— For once Gordon admits that he has no reason! 29— Leap Year day. No casualties. What a relief! MARCH 1—“Beggars’ Opera”—Now we know they arc in our midst! 9—George T. speaking of love: “I’ve had many close shaves, but you wouldn't know it.” 11—Martin introduces a new suicide song: “Nu skal jcg gaa og htenge mig. Rundt nakken av en ven av mig.” 17— MeMurry College of Texas meets our debaters. 18— Boys’ Glee Club appears at the debate with Knut as soloist in the Chinese March. 19— Mina exercises art of elocution in Department of Gastronomy on her birthday. 2-1—Senior («iris find the Municipal Hikers “very charming.” 29— Very unusual day! “Hermie” goes to class, but takes his favorite pillow along. 30— Senior Hike—Some girls cheat and get a lift—Street car service back. 31— Blistered feet and many groans. 31—Athletic Banquet at Y. M. C. A. APRIL 1—“Blossom” is all excited over her telephone call in the wee hours of the morning. Her special delivery told her the why and wherefore. 3—Gym Meet—Peter can certainly imitate the monkey and the cat. 6-10—Faster vacation. Jolly Christmas weather! 12— Much weeping and wailing to be heard. Choral Society starts tour. 14—Even Miss Wold admits she is lonesome now. The Boys’ Glee Club leaves for a sixteen day tour. 13— Friday—The superstitious were not disappointed—the snow storm came. 19—The Choral Society returns to gladden some few hearts. Fellow students arc delighted to see Bill Everson putting on weight again. 21— Vallv assumes position as Gay’s interpreter at French plays. 22— And then Gordon took to playing on the campus. 24—l he Head of the English Department rides to the photographers in the rumble scat. 28— Duds and Vally hostesses to Cap and Gown girls. 29— Silence reigns in the dining hall. Gertrude Vogt is absent. mmmmm the augsburgian isimb MAY 1—Glee Club returns and Jessie resumes her practice of appearing at class fifteen minutes early. 3—Iota Chi Sigma installation of Echo Staff. 5—Junior-Senior Banquet—Orries annual date. (Ed Mvhrc celebrates first anniversary.) Augsburgian goes to press. The mist grows heavier and we see the future very dimly. But spring is here and young men’s fancies have a way all their own. Groups will most probably take their hot dogs and go out into the wilds to devour them; 1'om will in all probability continue to saunter along in his characteristic way; and we feel safe in saying that Orric will find new fields to delve in when the Augsburgian is completed. A Senior Class day must be, and with 42 chances for graduation exercises we dare prophesy that these events will come to pass: JUNE 3—Baccalaureate. 5—Academy Commencement. 6— College Commencement. 7— Closing Exercises of Theological Seminary. Alumni Day. 1927 — 1928 Page 98 TOgggmmg THE AUGSBURGIAN Gowns—most beautiful available, bedeck these fair coeds at the 1927 Junior-Senior banquet. “Ful loude he song, ‘Com hider, love, to me.’ ” A future Opseth musical trio. This snap is a reminder of Jordis Lorent- .on’s smile. This is supposed to be a picture of a tree, but Valborg got in the way. Hazel tests the strength of a TIE. Joe, listening in on the “Three Rivals.” Lured by the balmy spring weather, the class of ’28 picnic at Excelsior. 1927 --- 1928 I nsnn Page 100 rarasmgg the augsburgian The inseparable Maries. The sign speaks for itself, so does Einar —he’s married now. Even a proctor skips chapel occasionally. Kelly and “Bat” arc also influenced. You should see the rest of this picture— Wallie is only a part. Eunice, our financial adviser, caught Ed miring. An aspiring Freshman attempts to prac- tice teach before his time. Three guesses and the first four don’t count—introducing Mart and George. “Come right in Miss Mortcnsen and make yourself to home.” Judge Nels Landis of the “Auggic” ball club. Well three and one in a company—a cook, a librarian, brother Wcltzin, and a president. Page 101 fflfflM THE AUGSBURGIAN Klsic and Mugs read from the “Slater Daily”—Mr. and Mrs. Ducland announce the marriage of their daughter Glendora to Mr. J. Loren tzon, etc., etc. Why mention what the bride wore, when here we have a picture of the happy pair? The Rev. Olga Swensen, who officiated. Just a glimpse of the jilted sweetheart. Many folks were present—among them was little Orrie, who behaved himself very well. Poor Esther missed the train. Besides the foreigners from Iowa, were notables from Norway. Little Oswald is an unwilling spectator at the event. This was a frameup on the snap editor. — I Page 102 i THE AUGSBURGIAN Red caught at his favorite pastime. “Oi, C)i, Red. I am lading!” Tom en- joys Red’s appetite. A dear little Ford full of Wanamingo. Just four of the “Auggie” cut-ups. This group of coeds does much to add to the happiness of Augsburg. “Vang” and Arnold, the Helseth twins. A sunny summer snap of Karl at Clear Lake. Ruth, seeking a quiet rest after a heavy repast of bananas. A fine spring morning teases this group of coeds from an early morning class for a hike. 1927 1928 Page 103 THE AUGSBURGIAN guggie Ccfjoesf Martin Olson, who is president of the Glee Club, smiles for the camera-man. The president of the Choral Society, Ellen Gynild, sitting in one of her favorite places. Arthur Krdahl is the president of the student body. Ruth Hanson, who has been honored by the Seniors as Class Speaker. The first Augsburg representative in the state aquatic tournament, Klix. From the left to the right we have— Kolesar, who piloted the basketball team. Captain “Lars,” who led the gridiron squad, and Houser, who will succeed “Lars.” In the lower corner we have “Luke,” who will captain the 1928-1929 “bas- keteers.” On the right is “Clem,” who is manager of the Echo. gggg 1927 Page 104 SMggmMM® THE AUGSBURG1AN mgOSSSBSaS itlemories. First in order is John Norberg, who brought back college memories. Mark as the uncle tells June why he never married. William and Mildred bring back memo- ries of school day sweethearts by singing, “When we were a couple of kids.” '1'lie realism of Clayton’s proposal to Joe almost made us forget the fact that it was to be only a memory. Tom-boy Grimstad recalled memories of “our gang.” Alexander and Katharine, to whom these pleasant memories were recalled by mother Marie and father Sather. 1927 — 1928 Page 105 T THE AUGSBURGIAN immte deniori, ftaf)! Behold the senior dignitaries all dressed up in their new sweaters. Ole snapped without Art by his side. Where are the adjectives to describe Gordon? “Vange” and Mina add a touch of beauty to old mother nature. A Norse wedding scene from the class of ’28 program. Arnold says that Esther, “Lars” and “Vange have a good background. Bert is caught in one of her more pensive moods. Froycn, Vinger, Arnold and Rue go row- ing at Excelsior. I 1927 -1928 Page 106 THE AUGSBURGIAN A frame-up on the dean. Characters from a French play—would you ever know that they arc “Duds,” Ellen and Grant. This is just a part of the Choral Society near the Great Lakes. Sterling will be disturbed here, only by the rubbish man. An aggregation of “Auggic” rooters. What a team! This social duet is composed of Comfort and Helen. “Si” looks happy as he works for his credentials as a nursemaid. 1927 Page 107 888888888888888 THE AUGSBURGIAN “Rudy” and “Vangc” taking one of their numerous rests on the Senior hike. “Gussie” smiles for the camera man. Bernie sneaks out between classes to take a picture. The camera man forgot his rattle, so “Si” forgot to smile. Like all women “Mugs” and Marie arc inquisitive. “Auggie” stars—how we miss them! Academites. “Jean” poses at the fountain of youth. Valborg poses for Virgil, but not the one we associate with Cicero. A representation of those that took part in the “Frosh”-“Soph” field meet. 1927 1928 I Page JOS W W m m THE AUGSBURGIAN §g®g§B8B§M The first house to be built at Augsburg Park. The owner is Mr. Fred Paulson. Bert and Alice all dressed up but how? A scene from “Ramona.” “Allesandro! I am Indian!” A campus scene from the park. Lucile and Miriam—“Birds of a feather Hock together.” That motherly smile—“Better child should cry than the mother sigh.” Have you ever heard of a farmer named Ike? While on their tour the Choral Society enjoyed a Sunday at Rev. Brandt’s. MmtmMSmm 1927 - 1928 Page 109 mmm BS8E8S8B THE AUGSBURGIAN HiHS WE FIND IN THE DORMITORY: Ralph’s and “Rudy’s” books quite un- disturbed, Mark, “The fairest that may feast a bee,” Malvin Rossing (Shakespeare) wielding a mop, (“Written words may be blotted out”) “Si” Berg preparing the frugal repast, Orrie, abed before midnight. He’s try ing to learn Latin—emphasis on trying, Waldemar Gjerde, an amateur musician. “He’s as quiet as a wasp in one’s car,” “A table without subtle refinements.” “Mugs” and Elsie seeking to enlighten their room, Ralph studies—“This book is one thing, the halter another.” Pagf 110 mm. Iggmggg THE AUGSBURGIAN MMggSggg ©ton g nap f)otg i 1927 1928 I 4 fl’i Page 111 §� §g THE AUGSBURGIAN iflp ©ton nap fjotS mm m 1927 1928 Page 112 THE AUGSBURGIAN 8HHH88B888BB fflp ©ton Snap fefjotsi 1928 Page 113 ffifflfflfflffl THE AUGSBURGIAN WMmMm Sutoarapfjg 1927 - 1928 ggggOTMmO® Page 114 msuBssm THE AUGSBURG1AN autograpljs W 1927 1928 Mmmmmsm Page 115 § THE AUGSBURGIAN Sutograpfjs Exams!! Wfye lugstiurg Ccfjo May 28th!! Vol. 000 AUGSBURG COLLEGE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. No. 000 Augsburg Basketball Team Victorious Augsburg Retains Hockey Title ---------------. ------- Auggies Win First Con- ference Victory, 21 -6 Kolesar and Houser Star Against St. Johns St. Johns College, Collegeville, Oct. 29.—Augsburg scored its first Conference victory by decisively defeating St. Johns to the tune of 21-6. Kolesar and Houser shone brilliantly. Knute’s Soliloquoy “Ah, what wonders hath not Richman’s wrought.” Trounces Virginia College In Finals St. Paul, Feb. 4.—By trouncing Phalen Luther, 0-0, yesterday and Macalester, 12-0, this morning, the Augsburg College hockey team won its way into the state finals against Virginia Junior College to- day, Feb. 4. By decisively defeat- ing their opponents in this after- noon’s play the Auggie sextet cop- ped the state hockey title for the second consecutive year, at the Macalester rink. Unleashing a brilliant passing attack, the Auggies marched to victory via the aerial route. The combination of Kolesar to Houser proved too much for the Johnnies. Durenburger was a constant thorn in the Augsburg drive. The big tackle smeared up play after play. Pete showed signs of becoming fl miniature Joesting. Seniors Plan Graduation Campus, April 29.—The final plans for the senior commencement exercises have been made. In order to take care of the large number of visitors expected, exei'- cises will take place in Trinity Church. The Honorable Governor Chris- tianson will deliver the main ad- dress of the evening. Miss Ruth Hanson was chosen class speaker. The Gaarde Trio has been pro- cured to give several musical selec- tions and Miss Sigrid Skurdals- vold will play both the Processional and the Recessional on the organ. There will be singing by the com- bined men’s and women’s organiza- tions. There will be over forty mem- bers in the class of 1928, which is the largest class that has gradu- ated from our school. Weather Forecast Warmer rooms predicted. Summer is now here. Augsburg Boarding Club Makes a Decided Improvement Club, Jan., 1928.—Mrs. Johnson, who is at the head of the Depart- ment of Gastronomy, has done a great deal of figuring during the first quarter, and, as a result, the patrons of the Club returned to find long tables in the dining hall. Mrs. Johnson maintains that the improvement will make the food go longer. The Twin City Auggie Club Formed One of the most progressive plans in the history of our school was made on the evening of No- vember 1, when a large group of former students and graduates of Augsburg gathered at an informal banquet in the Trinity Church par- lors to form a Twin City “Auggie” Club. Harold Johnson was elected pres- ident. The aim of the Auggie Club is to boost Augsburg, its activities, and the principles that it tries to up- hold. In the words of the presi- dent: “We are going to give every alumnus a chance to show if he is really behind the school. We need publicity as a collegiate school, not only as an athletic school.” The slogan is, “MAKE AUGS- BURG KNOWN.” Virginia put up an excellent scrap but could not cope with the terrific drive of the Auggie attack. Before the game ended, Joe had slapped three pucks past the Vir- ginia goalie and Emil and Oscar each one. The score stood 6-0. The total score of the tournament was 22-0, with the Maroon and Gray on the long end. Page George Washington! Bulletin Board, March 22, 1928. —Student anticipating the tradi- tional Last Question posts follow- ing reading list: “I have read one half of ‘The Vicar of Wakefield’ ‘Without Benefit of Clergy.’ ” North Dakota Auggies Get Homeseekers’ Rates The Great Northern Depot, Dec. 20.—A large aggregation of Auggies gave the N. Dak. Home- seekers a fitting send-off after the annual Christmas program. The depot re-echoed with the Auggie yells, and many of the spectators were considerably amused to see these Viking pioneers showered with rice. Efforts were made to abduct Ken- neth Lower and take him along, but as the people of Red Wing were awaiting the “Return of the Native,” they were given due con- sideration, and he was set free. Well, Boys, Pudding Will Be Served Tonight! 11S THE AUGSBURG ECHO Published every once in a while by The Augsburgian. Entered at the Treasurer’s Office as both Sense and Nonsense. Subscription price—voluntary. Editorial Staff “BUSTER” LARSON Editor-in-chief “DUDS” JACOBSON Censor and proof reader Also assistant editor “SLEUTHFOOT” HANSON Reporter and Sports Editor “RED” LOWER Sense, but mostly nonsense. FEATURE REPORTERS “Rufus” Hanson “Bert” Johanson “Tom” Logeland “Rudy” Hostager “Spark” Brenden And others too numerous to mention. Minneapolis, Minn., May 24, 1928 That Hurt Feeling We suppose that since this article comes from the Editor, it should be labeled “The Trials and Tribula- tions of an Editor.” Such an epistle would be of too great length to publish in this paper, and so we must needs discuss that hurt feel- ing. This will be a timely topic with the publication of this Augs- burgian. It is said that it is human nature to wish to see one’s face in print, or read about one’s self. We hope that this will be true to the various personages involved in this publication. As the subjects are so numerous, we believe that you will agree with us when we say that it was impossible to get the consent of all parties involved before pub- lication. Therefore, if you find something that is not to your lik- ing in this Echo—that is concern- ing yourself—please remember that we have not published the worst that we know about you. This should in a large measure aid in removing that hurt feeling. Spring Is Here This morning we awoke with a peculiar, languid sensation. We lacked the usual spirit and fire that are so common to our general make-up. After a laborious process of dressing and washing we went to classes. The intensely interesting chapter on the U. S. “Financial History” gave us no enthusiasm. We had a few quiet minutes in the room where a lively discourse was THE AUGSBURG ECHO being carried on, on the interesting subject of “hie, hac, hoc” and a few “istes” and “idems” of Latin. This was indeed phenomenal. But unless we return to the main thought of this article, we shall soon bo hopelessly lost in a group of experiences. The real ideal in writing this article was to make a plea for fewer and shorter class periods during the spring quarter. We could far better enjoy our state of mental lassitude if all of the chairs were covered with cushions. In reality, a form of chastisement should be devised for the inconsid- erate professor who disturbs our peaceful state of mental tranquil- ity with facts and theories. Un- less these matters be considered, action will have to be taken by the inert, interested few. I’M THE GUY I’m the privileged guy. Rules are made for others, not for me. If I leave my books on the radiator day after day you are supposed to leave them alone. Of course, I never use them, but they’re mine and I can leave them wherever I want to. It’s also my privilege to leave my money around, and if it’s gone when I return, the least others can do is to cooperate in the ap- prehension of the thief. Another privilege I make use of almost dai- ly is taking books out of the library without notifying the li- brarian. Why should I let him know I have the books ,when I in- tend to return them eventually? The enjoyment of these privileges makes life easy for me and any attempt to remove them from me will be considered an unjust and unfriendly act. And it came to pass in the days of .the absent Glee Club that a cer- tain Markus became separated from the land of honey in the great city of Minneapolis. And all con- nections were severed for, lo, a certain Upseth decreed that the song birds must go to distant lands to bring joyful tidings of peace and good will unto men. Hard fared it then with the maiden. “Behold, I am with you,” came a voice from the land of the West. Into the gloomy hours of the morning the Keeper composed “toasted” epis- tles to his loved one for he knew that “they satisfy.” After many days when the message of good will had been spread to the remote parts of the land, the song birds returned, bearing the lonely Mar- kus back to his maiden. And again happiness reigned in the land for the Keeper of the Bee. Sela! Health Column “Dear Doctor: My little son, Gerhard has been bothered with mental lassitude for some time. The fact is that he will hardly take time to eat, which you must ac- quiesce is a dangerous sign. Please, Doctor, help me save my boy!” Dear Madam: What your son needs is an appli- cation of the good old-fashioned chastisement. If the case is very serious and needs immediate atten- tion, it would be best to secure a board that is quite flexible. The second thing to do would be to lay the victim horizontally across the nearest handy object. An applica- tion of this kind, morning and evening, will produce surprising re- sults. “Dear Doctor: I am a bachelor only twenty years old and have been bothered with palpitation of the heart for some time. I fear that it may ultimately lead to the downfall of my state of blissful Singleness and so I write to you for aid. Please answer at once.” Ole. My dear Sir: There is no doubt in my mind but what your terrible state is caused by the advent of spring. I have a number of pre- scriptions that might suit your particular case, but would like to have you try a little “Ladies Aid” at first. If this does not aid you in two weeks, write to me again and send a stamped self-addressed envelope. “Dear Doctor: My appendages for locomotion have become pusil- lanimous. It is driving me to dis- traction. I crave your aid.” I. M. Running. My dear Mr. Running: I have had a number of cases where others have been bothered with “pusil- lanimousness” and can attribute the cause only to the lack of the wearing of Woolworth’s hosiery. An immediate cure can be accom- plished only by wearing a pair of these marvelous stockings for two weeks. This column is answered by Drs. Kill or Cure. They have their P. D. Q.’s, Q. E. D.’s and all other letters of the alphabet. They will treat all questions confidentially by publishing all names of parties concerned. Address all questions to Drs. Kill or Cure, in care of the Eager Undertaking Parlors. THE AUGSBURG ECHO 119 Large Class Graduates Gastronomical Department Holds Graduation Exercises A very impressive ceremony took place last Friday evening in the Augsburg Tea Gardens when de- grees were conferred upon the graduating members of the Gas- tronomy Department. The efficient toast master gave a very complete survey of the course and impressed the astounded lis- teners with the fact that the grad- uates had thoroughly mastered the intractable science of gastrology. The majority of the degrees pre- sented was that of Magister Gar- con, and to one was given the title Magister Domestique, who had “practiced the practical application of table arrangement and had also served as food analyzer and con- sultant dietician in the Culinary Depai'tment.” Mr. Buster Larson was the only one who could qualify for the de- gree as Master of Home Economics cum summa laude. Con dolore the graduating class chanted in harmonious strains the praises of the Gastronomical De- partment of Augsburg. Inquisitive Student, to Red: “You don’t make music with that big horn, do you?” Red: “No, but I aid in drowning out a lot of bad music.” EXTRA Students Watch Daylight Holdup Nicollet, at Eighth, May 1, 1928. —A number of Augsburg coeds witnessed one of the most daring holdups in the history of Minne- apolis, as they were bound for the one cent sale at Woolworth’s. Seeing a large aggregation of people and cars gathered at Nicol- let and Eighth, they hurried upon the scene, and to their astonish- ment, found a species of Ford hold- ing up the traffic! George T.: “But what profiteth it a man if he worketh diligently all quarter and loscth his English notes?” Mother’s and Dad’s Day to Be Held June 5th The Seniors have made plans to hold the first Mother’s and Dad’s Day at Augsburg. The date has not been definitely settled, but it is thought that it will be held on the fifth of June. All of the parents of the mem- bers of the Senior Class will be entertained during the aftei noon and evening and will be guests at an informal lunch in the evening. This will give the parents a chance to become better acquainted with each other, and with the members of the class. We have every reason to hope that this first Mother’s and Dad’s Day will be a success and hope that it may become traditional at Augsburg. Reader Proves “Powerful Katrinka’’ Madclia, Minn., April 12, 1928.— “Duds” Jacobsen, reader with the Augsburg Choral Society, proved herself a veritable “Powerful Kat- rinka” when she pulled out the light fixtures as she was trying to turn out the lights in her room here, after the concert. Second Alto Saves the Day Director Loses Gown Adrian, Minn., April 14, 1928.— There was considerable excitement among members of the Choral So- ciety this evening when it was found that the director had lost her gown. Marie Paulson came to the rescue by having a bad cold and being unable to sing. She turned over her gown to the distracted leader, and the program went on as usual. What Is It? A member of dignified Seniors received a sudden attack of physi- cal ailment shortly after the sec- ond quarter commenced, evidently caused by stooping to confess their ignorance of “Symbolics” in which they had received a mark. The standard explanatory physican readily cured the malady. Glee Club Extra!! Knute Hoverstein in Serious Condition Glee Club Tour, 1928.—Word was received late today that the Hon. Knute Hoverstein, the famous supevsobergobeloptious antidises- tablishmentarfanist whose voice hangs in the howl of fame, says that he is suffering from paralysis of the northern hemisphere of his cerebrum, due to an exaggerated dose of hydrochloride of aminoben- zoyldiethylaminoethanol. C o n se- quently his hair has been affected, and it has a tendency towards the perpendicular, although we fear that upon examination by compe- tent specialists, the whole matter is due to the fact that nature ab- hors a vacuum. Sophomores Give Costume Party Augsburg College, Jan. 16—One of the social events of the season was the Sophomore costume party. Ancients and moderns mingled freely. After a parade before the judges' stand, the first place was awarded to Ruth Hagen as “Old Fashioned Sally.” The world in general: “Well you see first—” Elmer W.: “No! Now you see it’s this way—” Delta Sigma Chi Holds Initiation The Delta Sigma Chi initiates! Ingar will load the Girls' Track Tcnm. In one night Vangc becomes a chemical warfare expert, special- izing in gases. Wallie finds life work as a wholesale candy buyer. All had fun, although the electricity shocked Bert. M. Hailing, while riding in an Oldsmobile: “Say, these new Chevrolets are fine!” Curious Tangvald asks: “If tea leaves, does it give coffee grounds for a divorce?” 124 THE AUGSBURG ECHO Auggies Drub Oles in Hectic Battle, 29-21 Kolesar and Almli Play Brilliant Game Northfield, Feb. 17.—What will undoubtedly prove to be the most colorful basketball game of the season, the Kolesar-Almli duel, re- sulted in a 29-26 victory for the Maroon and Gray over the Oles on the Northfield floor, Feb. 17. Augsburg was outplayed in the first half but came back with a vengeance in the second. Kolesar garnered 16 points for the evening. Shortly before the end, the Auggie flash gave the spectators an ex- hibition of dribbling, when he drib- bled through the entire St. Olaf team for a successful shot at the loop. Macalester Jolts Augsburg, 18-12 Mac Defense is Feature of Phenomenal Game St. Paul, Jan. 29.—By defeating the Auggies five, 11-12, Friday evening, Jan. 29, the Macalester basketeers established conclusively their right to be seriously reckoned with in the matter of basketball honors. The Mac defense was impene- trable. Try as hard as they could, Augsburg could make but 12 points, while Macalester netted 18. Corrin and Templin were able to stop anything Augsburg could stack up against them. Mac de- served the victory. Augsburg Five Defeats St. Olaf, 35-16 Rortvedt Counts Sixteen Points Minneapolis, Jan. 28.—The Aug- gies decisively defeated the Oles to the tune of 35-16, at the Ken- wood Armory, Jan. 28. “Hans” Rortvedt chalked up sixten points for the winners. The Auggies proved their su- periority. Kolesar directed the play and his teammates helped him work out the plays to the dis- comfiture of St. Olaf. Sletten played his usual high brand of ball. Almli was the Ole bright light, but he was too closely guarded to do much scoring. The Oles kept up the fight to the bitter end. Auggies Win Dual Victory Over Oles Drama Hockey Team Trounces St. Olaf, 7-1 Joe Hanson Leads Augsburg Six Offense Fort Snelling, Jan. 28.—By easi- ly tearing open the St. Olaf de- fense, the Augsburg sextet emerg- ed victorious, 7-1, Jan. 28, at the Fort Snelling rink. In the first minute of play Oscar Hanson made a solo down the ice to score. Joe Hanson was high point man with three goals to his credit. Cole starred for St. Olaf. Augsburg Loses First Game to St. Olaf, 14-7 Almli Shines for the Northficlders Minneapolis, Sept. 30.—In a thrilling battle with the traditional rival, Augsburg bowed in defeat to the St. Olaf football team, 14-7, in the opening game of the season, Sept. 30. Augsburg outplayed the Oles but did not take advantage of the breaks. “Dots” Rasmussen made the Auggie touchdown. St. Olaf played better ball in pinches, there- fore deserved the victory. Almli played a fine game for tho Viking squad. He looked at the pistol—the end was near at hand and he sighed. Ah, if it could only last longer. Time passed, and the faces around him grew hazy; he looked at the watch, hardly realizing that in a few moments it would all be over. He grinned and raised the pistol, his finger pressed the trig- ger—BANG. The game was over, and the shot prevented the op- ponents from getting another score to tie the game.—Anon. For Expert Refereeing Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Your Money Cheerfully Refunded JUDGE LANDIS NELSON NAPOLEON GOING-A-PART! For Economical Transportation to and from All Games, at Your Own Risk, Travel a-la-NapoIeon. WALLY HAGEN Owner—Conductor—Chief Engineer NAPOLEON GOING-A-PART! 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