Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1945 volume:

Sver rup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (? Z K 2.U4 News center There it stands! On the corner of 22nd Avenue and th Street, Sverdrup Oftedal Memor-al Hall, home to all the Auqthurq fellows. From 1943 until summer, 1944, the dormitory housed soldiers who were attending the University of Minnesota. Now the Augsburg males have had a chance to prove that they are dutiful housekeepers. Not the exception but the rule are the rabid bull-sessions at midnight. Besides serving as the men's dormitory. Memorial Hall holds the offices of the Dean of Men. Prof. Soberg. and Drs. Helland and Kleven. Of course, among Auggies the Memorial dining hall is famous. Sleepy eyed students gulp a hasty breakfast there at ten minutes of eight, but seem to arrive promptly for their eight o’clock classes. Again at noon the dining hall is filled with the chatter of happy voices. The off-campus students and faculty members only increase the pleasantness of the hour. Between three and four o'clock the thin students who wish to add weight and the plump ones who should know better straggle in for a snack in preparation for dinner. As has been indicated before terrific studying is common in Memorial Hall—the night before a term paper is due and during the week of final exams. Sometimes one doubts if the sturdy, red brick will be able to withstand the pressure. How ever, reliable sources say that the hardy building on the north- east comer of the Augsburg campus will be standing many years hence irrespective of the hard use given it by the gang holding down the fort. Sivertsen Hall has been the upperclass women's dormitory for five years. The girls who live there are inconvenienced by the three-block walk to school which is drudge during the cold winter months and an invigorating stroll on the sunny summer days. Mrs. Torvik. the house-mother, and every girl living at Sivertsen Hall contribute to the pleasant, co-operative atmo- sphere. And. all is not work and study. The recreation room in the basement is equipped with many indoor games. Ping-pong has proved to be the long time favorite. Saturday mornings are devoted to cleaning the rooms. All of the girls pitch in willingly and work hard. Passersby cough and wonder what the huge low-hanging cloud on the corner is. But we just smile and say. That's Sivertsen Hall. Today is clean- ing day. Before noon every room is dustless and in perfect order. Other immovable backdrops which make up the scenery of our campus are Morton Hall, West Hall, and Old Main. The two former are girls’ dormitories, and the latter houses church, faculty, and athletic offices. Extensive plans were executed this year to raise funds to raze Old Main and West Hall. On this space a Library-Science Hall will be erected after the war. Midnight snacks Sivertsen Hall Sver rup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Out News center There it stands! On the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, home to all the Augsburg fellows. From 1943 until summer. 1944. the dormitory housed soldiers who were attending the University of Minnesota. Now the Augsburg males have had a chance to prove that they are dutiful housekeepers. Not the exception but the rule are tho rabid bull-sessions at midnight. Besides serving as the men's dormitory. Memorial Hall holds the offices of the Dean of Men. Prof. Soberg. and Drs. Holland and Kleven. Of course, among Auggies the Memorial dining hall is famous. Sleepy-eyed students gulp a hasty breakfast there at ten minutes of eight, but seem to arrive promptly for their eight o’clock classes. Again at noon the dining hall is filled with the chatter of happy voices. The off-campus students and faculty members only increase the pleasantness of the hour. Between three and four o'clock the thin students who wish to add weight and the plump ones who should know better straggle in for a snack in preparation for dinner. As has been indicated before, terrific studying is common in Memorial Hall—the night before a term paper is due and during the week of final exams. Sometimes one doubts if the sturdy, red brick will be able to withstand the pressure. How ever, reliable sources say that the hardy building on the north- east corner of the Augsburg campus will be standing many years hence irrespective of the hard use given it by the gang holding down the fort. I t I i « I Sivertsen Hall has been the upperclass women's dormitory for five years. The girls who live there are inconvenienced by the three-block walk to school which is drudge during the cold winter months and an invigorating stroll on the sunny summer days. Mrs. Torvik. the house-mother, and every girl living at Sivertsen Hall contribute to the pleasant, co-operative atmo- sphere. And. all is not work and study. The recreation room in the basement is equipped with many indoor games. Ping-pong has proved to be the long time favorite. Saturday mornings are devoted to cleaning the rooms. All of the girls pitch in willingly and work hard. Passersby cough and wonder what the huge low-hanging cloud on the corner is. But we just smile and say. That's Sivertsen Hall. Today is clean- ing day. Before noon every room is dustless and in perfect order. Other immovable backdrops which make up the scenery of our campus are Morton Hall. West Hall, and Old Main. The two former are girls' dormitories, and the latter houses church, faculty, and athletic offices. Extensive plans were executed this year to raise funds to raze Old Main and West Hall. On this space a Library-Science Hall will be erected after the war. Sivertsen Hall Remember those Joes and Janes who con- stituted the Augsburg cast of IQ4S? Maybe these pages will refresh in your memory the imprint of those sundry personalities that met your soul and lived next seat to you. We have caught cfuich glimpses of our favorite faculty and the major part of the student body. too. Remember these characters9 • f ACT II CHARACTERS Our 'President Our President is a dear friend, a fluent speaker, and a wise teacher to us. His life has been influential in the development of hundreds of personalities who have passed through the Augsburg portals. A nation at war is acutely aware of the importance of great leader of youth. We salute our president who leads an army of spiritual strength. OUR PRESIDENT Dr. Bernhard Christonsen faculty Kenneth Berger's part in our play is an advisory one. He coaches our players in their enunciation and delivery. His wife, Marion Berger, keeps the girls fit by enforcing daily exercise. The role of humorist is capably filled by Karl Ermisch, who has been loved and respected by Auggies for many years. Melvin Holland has been our close advisor in language study and Christianity. H. N. Hen- drickson is kept busy all of the time impressing historical data upon the cast. Alma Jensen belongs to the Department of Misplaced Commas. Her careful work insures a correct script. We consult William Gentz, our journalist, whenever our play requires a newspaper technique of writing. Our property manager is Lars Lillehei. Almost any antique prop can be secured from his Archives in a few minutes. Conducting the overture is B. J. Kleven, and during the intermission he teaches the social sciences. Although Jennie Skurdalsvold’s rightful place is in singing role, she consented to coach our singing in her few spare moments. George Soberg lends new. unusual angles to the M. BERGER Physical Education M. A. HELLAND Now Testament Christianity K. BERGER Sociology K. ERMISCH Church History German plot. Of course, he gets them bock ofter each performance. Our head script-writer is P. A. Sveeggen whose accuracy and dramatic ability add greatly to our plot. Gerda Mortensen holds a key advistory position on our production staff. In the music scene, Margrethe Petterson at the piano holds the spotlight. It is the indefatigable drive of our beloved Henry P. Opseth backstage that enables us to have a fine choral organization. Marion Lindemann gives special coaching to our French and Spanish actors. The terrible poison potion, clue No. 39. was brewed by Carl Pemble in our Chemistry scene. Up to the present time Martin Quanbeck has been employed in the box office. He reports that sales are soaring and finds ample roles for graduate actors. John Stensvaag is an expert in his own right when it comes to making students labor and like it. Our hero is Erling Ur- dahl. He makes science a pleasure if you're bril- liant and love to work. Merciless Luther Gronseth has developed some fine physiques among the actors. Russel Peterson is well qualified for his position as enlightening director. Because of his familiarity with Norwegian. Harald Mortensen has been added to our staff of directors. Traveling ahead, advertising the production is Olaf Rogne, our business manager. Ruth Segolson has helped with the scenery: redecorating and beautifying it. A wealth of material has been supplied by the librarian of the staff. Agnes Tangjerd. Now you have been introduced to an animated faculty. In fact, these profs are so effervescent that they get together now and then for a Play Night. Play Night finds all the faculty dropping their dignified roles at the entrance, and from then on it's relaxation with more relaxation for variety. During the various vacation periods they meet to hold forums on current trends in education and pedagogical procedure. Yes. we like our faculty! w. GENTZ Journalism L. LILLEHEI Grook, Systematic Theology B. J. KIEVEN Social Science. Band John Sigurd Melby IN MEMORIAM He left us last year ... a big man in stature and estimation of the students . . . happy and cordial . . . benign and appreciative ... a great sports- man and a strong coach . . . courageous and de- voted to God. His door was always open to a troubled heart, a lonesome student, or a dear friend. Joy and sorrow intermingled in God's pattern of his life. He knew loneliness in tho city and on the farm, but he also knew God intimately. Our Si is only a memory now. but a living memory in tho hoarts of people all over tho world. J. SKURDALSVOLD Voico G. SOBERG Mathematics P. A. SVEEGGEN English • G. MORTENSEN Doan of Women M. PETTERSON Plano H. P. OPSETH Music M. LINDEMANN French, Spanish C. A. PEMBLE Chemistry M. QUANBECK Education J. M. STENSVAAG O d Testamont E. URDAHL Biology. Speech L GRONSETH Physical Education R. PETERSON Religious Education H. MORTENSEN Norwegian O. ROGNE Business Director R. SEGOLSON Home Economics A. TANGJERD Librarian These are the workers who manage our business, guide our dorm life, cook our meals, care for our buildings, and do countless other tasks around school. Their work behind the scenes is often un- noticed. but nevertheless important. They set the stage on which we act. Without their constant work and worry it would be impossible for us to play our parts in the life of the school. We may be the ones who receive the praise and applause but this is only made possible by these unassuming helpers. Irene Come and get IT Three house counselors Our president's secretary Ringing them up Concordia Society Seated: Hoversten. Kallovig, Krueqer. Sorenson, Brandt, P. Sonnack . . . Standing: Katin, Reesnos, Franzen Torqrimson. Nelson, Carlton. GronsetK. I. Sonnack. The Concordia Society is a democratic organiza- tion comprising all of the students of Augsburg Seminary. The only requirement for membership is that the individual be a student in the seminary. One of the purposes of the society is to provide for its members an extra-curricular means whereby problems of a practical nature may be presented and discussed. Prominent theologians are invited to speak on timely and practical subjects after which the members of the society are encouraged to ask questions and make their own individual contribu- tions to the discussion. Much good has come of these meetings, for the students have been wisely guided in their thinking and stimulated to see tho deep-rooted implications of specific phases of pas- toral work. It has been the good fortune of the society in the past few years to have secured the services of such men as Dr. T. O. Burntvedt. Dr. B. M. Christensen. Dr. John Stensvag. Dr. Paul Rees. Dr. Sveere Nordborg, Dr. John Milton, and others. The Concordia Society also provides for its mom bers a means whereby the inward spiritual life of the individual may be enriched through Christian fellowship. The fourth hour of every Tuesday is set ROBERT KRUEGER ■ i HI 1945 '7kea(ayic zC T efeantmeat aside as an hour of prayer at which time the stu- dents join their hearts and voices in giving praise and thanks to Almighty God for His eternal love in Christ Jesus and in seeking from Him grace, wis- dom. and strength that His kingdom may come and His will be done on earth. In these hours of prayer the members of the society are edified and quick- ened to a life of deeper devotion and consecration to the calling wherewith they have been called. The social side of life is not omitted in the society's program. In the spring of the year the members of the Concordia Society (with the consent of the faculty) openly defy the professors' rights to en- force class attendance and in a body take to the open spaces for a day of baseball, volleyball, plenty of sunshine, and sizzling hot steaks: the consequences of which are visited upon the members for several days afterwards. The Concordia banquet has be- come an annual affair at which function the mem- bers of the society together with a select sprinkling of the fairer sex indulge in an evening of fun and fellowship. Through all of these activities the members of the society really do become of one heart. Thus, the name Concordia is indeed an appropriate one. EMIL KALIEVIG LESLIE BRANDT PAUL SONNACK HARRY SORENSON Before the Christmas concert HELEN ARNSETH. Moorhead: Natural Science ics . . . KATHRYN 8ALERU0. Minot. N. D Social Scianca Enqlish . . ANDREW CORNELL. Minneapolis So ■ .si Si i enco Greek AGNES ENGEDAL, Minneapolis English History . . FRANCES ENGEDAL, Minneapolis: Enqlish History . . . RUTH FLUVOG. Barton, N D. Enqlish Mm . . . HOWARD FRANZEN, Minneapolis: Historv Greek . . JOYCE GRONSETH, Minneapolis English German • DONALD HANSEN, Sidney. Mont. Greek Philosophy En i lish . . . LAVILLE HENJUM, Hoffman English Physical Education . . . HERMAN HOFSTAD, Govan. Sask Canada Social Science. English . . . CHESTER HOVERSTEN, Lynd Chemistry, Mathematics . . DORIS LALIM, Tioga N. D English, History . . . DAVID LARSON, Minneapolis: Greek English , . . WINSTON LARSON, Minneapolis English History . . • PHYLLIS MlCKELSON, Minneapolis- Biology HELEN ARNSETH KATHRYN BAIERUD ANDREW CORNELL RUTH FLUVOG JOYCE GRONSETH CLODAUGH NEIDERHEISER LUELLA NELSON HELEN NICHOLS NORMAN NIELSEN ARLENE OLSON m4 Gormon English . . . BARBARA MOHAUPT. Grand Rapids; English. History . . . CLODAUGH NEIDERHEISER. Milwou- koe. Wis.; History. Chemistry . . . LUELLA NELSON. Alamo, N. D.: English, Physical Education . . . ROBERT NELSON, Minneapolis: Social Science, Grcclc . . . HELEN NICHOLS. Minneapolis: Music. Physical Education. English . . . NOR- MAN NIELSON, Greenville. Mich.; Greek, English . . . FRITHJOF OLDERR, Minneapolis. Greek, English . . . ARLENE OLSON. Kondiyoki; Sociol Science, English . . . RODNEY ROSENGREN, Minneapolis: English, Social Science . . . IVER SONNACK. Marinette. Wis.: History . . MAR- VIN SULZDORF, West St. Paul: Biology, Physical Education . . . HELENE THORSTENSON. Wakpalo S. D.: History. Social Science . . . SELMA TILLER. Ryder, N. D.: Biology, Christianity . . . LOVONNE VOLZ, Frost; History. Social Science . . . CARL WOYKE, Waseca: Sociol Science, Ger- man. FRANCES ENGEOAL AGNES ENGEDAl DAVID LARSON Q —J ■■HP' o 1 ft DONALD HANSEN LA VILLE HENJUM HERMAN HOFSTAD CHESTER HOVERSTEN DORIS LALIM VERA THORSON ESTHER AADlAND MARIE GJENVICK LILLIAN SCHRADER 44 4 VERA THORSEN. N0enjI' W ). Major 11 4 s'- M • Music: Choral Club. I: Choir. 2. 3. 4- Treasurer 4 Music Club. I. 2. 3: President, 3: German Club 3 Music Director Student Society. 3: President Senior Class- Treasurer Student Society. 4; Religious Director A. W. S., 4 . . , ESTHER AADLAND, Minneapolis: Mayor. English Mini s G«v ,v and Physical Education; Gorman Club, I, 2. 3 4 Mendels sohn Chorus. I; Choir. 3. 4; W. A. A.. 3. 4 . . . MARIE GJENVICK, Minneapolis: Major. History Minors. 1 sh and Library; I. R. C.. I, 2. 3; President. 3: Writer's Club 3. 4; Socretary, 4; Mendolssohn Chorus, 2: Class Social Diroctor. 3: Class Socrotary, 4: Director of Forensics 4 . . . LILLIAN SCHRADER, Bruno. Minn. M.sj r-. So ia Si ion. « and History; Minor, Physical Education: W. A. A. 2, 3, 4 Sports Rocordor, 3: German Club, 3. 4 Social Director, I: I. R. C.. 3; Social Director Sonior Class. 4, Because of the war, the class of 1945, which was one of the largest freshmen classes to be enrolled in Augsburg, has been reduced to a chiefly fem- inine group of twenty studious coeds. This year, their fourth return engagement, finds them study- ing hard in addition to engaging in a multitude of extra curricular activities. Vera Thorson. the vivacious senior president from Neenah, Wis., is the first coed to hold this position. Petite little miss, Marie Gjenvick. plays stand-in for Vera in her role of vice president. Val Hauck, the treasurer, may have stage fright when it comes to having his senior picture taken, but he forgets his modesty entirely when it comes to hounding out the other members of the class to pay their dues. Another bright light in the class is Esther Aadland. the carefree coed from Minneapolis, who holds the job of secretary. Lillian Schrader from Bruno. Minn., keeps herself busy planning social activities for the other members of her class. Cheerful outlook 945 GRACE CARLSEN, Minot. N. D.: Major, English: Minors, Hi ory ond Music: Choir, I, 2, 3. 4: Echo. 3. 4; Gorman Club. 2; Augsburgian Business Staff. I: A. W. S. Council. 3: I. S. A. Council. 4 . . . MARGUERITE GREGUSON. Min- neapolis: Major. English: Minor, Physical Education; Choir, 2 3. 4; Mendelssohn Chorus. I: W. A. A., 2. 3. 4; Germon Club. 3. 4 . . . CLARA GUDIN, Newfolden Minn.: Major, English; Minors, Music ond Library Endorsement; W. A. A.. I. 2. 3: Writer's Club. 2. 3. 4: President. 3: Choral Club. I: Monddsschn Chorus, 2: President. 2: Choir. 3. 4: Norse Club. I. 2. 3: Secretary. 2: Treasurer. 3: Director of Publica- tions. 4 Co-Editor Dial. 3: Religious Director A. W. S.. 3 . . . ELIN JOHNSON. Aitkin, Minn.; Major. English; Minor, Social Science: Associate Editor Augsburgian, 4: I. R. C.. 3 . . . GENEVIEVE LARSON, Wanamingo, Minn.: Majors, Chemistry and Biology; Victory Director. 4- Aristotelians. 2 3 4; Socrotary-Troosuror 2. 3: Mendolssohn Chorus. I: Ger- man Club. 2. 3. GRACE CARLSEN CLARA GUDIM ☆ ☆ ☆ MARGUERITE GREGUSON ELIN JOHNSON GENEVIEVE LARSON Noon rush We caught Grace, Elin, Gen, Peg. and Clara com- ing through the busy cafeteria. Grace may be in the background of this picture, but she is in the foreground of the school activities. According to the best jive dictionaries. Grace is a slick chick with a brainy crainy. It isn’t that she has a temper, but she sees Red often. Now Elin is dainty, tenacious, and sweet. She likes sociology and the navy best. Of course, Gen is partial to the army, and in class- room it's science. She is tiny, but beware, she raises averages! As for Peg Greg, she’s a sparkling combination of perseverance, wit, and integrity, wrapped up in a wee package about size nine. Agile Pegity likes sports, music, and home talent productions. Oh. yes, Peg sings, too, but good. Then there is Clara, the card, Gudim. That girl is droll. Clara likes to read, write, and sing. She’s no radiator drapper. In fact, she flies low. 8ETM BUESING OPGRAND DAWN OPSETH MARY LOU MORTENSEN BETH BUESING OPGRAND. Cy us. Minn. Major Enql sn Minor. Physical Education: Concordia College I; W. A. A.. 1. 2. 3. ■ Romance Language Club. 2. 3: I. R. C.. 2 3 . . . MAMIE OPSAL, Almo, N. D.: Major English- Minor Phvsi v Education: Choir I. 2 3. 4: French Club. 2. 3: Music Club 2 3: Business Manager Echo. 3: Social Director. 4 Secretary of Student Society. 3 . DAWN OPSETH. Minneapolis Majors. Mathematics and Brology; German Club. I. 2. 3 Choir, I 2. 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Publicity Director, 4 Echo. I: Augsburgian Business Manager 4 . . . JOYCE OPSETH. Minneapolis: Major English; M:nors. Music and French- Choir. I. 2. 3. 4- Band. 3. 4 Romance Language Club I. 2. 3: President. 3: Social Director A. W. S.. 4- Augsburgian, 4 . . . MARY LOU MORTENSEN. Minneapolis Majo- English; Minor. Philosophy; Choir. I. 2 3 4; Augsburgian Editor. 4; Writers Club, 2. 3. 4; Echo. I. 2. 3: A. W. S. Council. 3; Co-Editor Dial. 3. ☆ ☆ Gas may be rationed, but not the vitality of these energetic seniors. Among them we have that grand pair, the Opseth sisters. Dawn-gracious, reserved, always knowing what to do at the proper time, possesses a wide range of abilities and inter- ests. Dawn will be greatly appreciated in her teaching career. Joy. too. possesses a wide range of interests and abilities. Versatile, friendly, subtle in her humor. Joy has made many friends for her- self during her days at school. Taking all in all. Joy thinks life is swell. Next we have Mim. our Augsburgian editor, who is an expert in her own right in adapting herself to people and situations. Full of life and new ideas. Mim wants to soe prog- ress in life. Beth Opgrand. the married member of our class, finds but a few minutes to waste during the day. Keeping a husband well supplied with letters in the Pacific, and keeping up a high aver- age in school, is a busy program for anyone. Mamie, always vivacious and peppy, is well-liked by all the students on the campus. She is best known for her dramatic rendition of Selma. Mb - i 945 DWIGHT PEERMAN, Minneapolis: Majors. Chemistry and Mathematics: Aristotelians. 4 . . . MURIEL RUUD. Minne- apolis: Major. English; Minor, German; Echo Staff. I. 2. 3, 4: German Club. I, 2, 3, 4; W. A. A. Council. 3. 4; Music Club 3 . . . RUTH WELTZIN, Minneapolis; Major, Mathe- matics: Minors. English and Music; Choir. 2. 3. 4- Echo. I. 2. 3, 4; Co-Editor. 3; A. W. S. President. 4; W. A. A.. I, 2. 3. 4: Director of Publications. 3; Writer’s Club, 2. 3. 4: Choral Club. I; Romonce Language Club. I. 2. 3 . . . I RANDOLPH QUAN8ECK. Minneapolis: Major, History: Minor. English; Norse Club. I; Treasurer Student Society, 3; Choir. 4. DWIGHT PEERMAN MURIEL RUUD RUTH WELTZIN RANDOLPH QUANBECK Stand ☆ ☆ ☆ Eager beavers Don't they look eager, though? A better place than the library to find Dwight Peerman is the chemistry laboratory, where he will either be doing some experimenting of his own. or assisting some under classmen with their experiments. Scientific, logical, and clear in his thinking. Dwight makes a valuable contribution to any class. Handsome Ranny Quanbeck, formerly of the Army Air Corps, plans his work systematically and thoroughly. It brings good results, too. For proof. Ranny's get- ting all ready for nuptials in April. Muriel, our fair-haired coed, possesses the knack of getting many things accomplished quietly and thoroughly. Calm, conscientious and dependable in her man- ner, Muriel will always be appreciated in her work. Last, but far from the least, we have Ruth, our Homecoming queen. Untiring in her willingness to help others. Ruth participates in mrfny activities and does a star job in each. Her energies are devoted to church work, music. Pocket Testament League, and campus affairs. Then there's camera-shy Jim Bartch who graduates from Augsburg and North- western Sem this year. We regret that Jim has not been with us more. Class officers flcittiar Appearing on the Auggio stage for their third re- turn engagement. These Junior Jesters ploy their roles with ease and enthusiasm. Leads are taken by Doc'' Strommen. the president: Lois Black, vice president, and Eileen Quenbeck. secretary. They are supported by an all-star cast including Eugene Strinden as treasurer and Marion Myrvick. social director. This lively class produced a super Junior-Senior Banquet on March 23. Although they had a Dutch theme, they did not make it a dutch treat. Dr. Burntvedt spoke amid a galaxy of tulips and Dutch scenery. It was strictly formal, and only members of the two classes attended. Now for a quick resume of this energetic class. No one can top Doc. he's our all-state athlete. Eugene Strinden is that tall gent who has a shy smile for everyone. The efficiency E goes to Eileen Quanbeck who buzzes through the week of a high speed. Marion Myrvick. sweet and petite, does it in a nutshell. Julian Anderson has the im- pressive title. The Brain. Ode is the kind of blue-eyed blonde who grows best in the Northwost. o. aaker J. JAC08SEN J. ANOERSON E JOHNSON L. SLACK L. JOHNSON Cokes at Smitty's That classy coed. Lois Black, adds beauty to our campus. As for Gladys, she's on the beam!! John Steen is a fourth of our favorite men's quartet be- sides being an athlete. Clara Carlsen adds to the group with her gracious and charming manner. Lloyd Johnson is known in the best circles as a fel- low who takes the n't out of don't. A typical scene between acts is that of Merle Houser chew- ing on Spanish verbs. Merle is most likely to suc- ceed. Jack is the boy who clicks with a camera. Marge is the W.A.A. champ of the class. It took lots of points to earn that sweater. Consider Mrs. Johnson's little girl Edryce. She’s always ready to laugh at our jokes. Bob Erickson dabbles in philoso- phy. Phyllis Englund. she is the scholar of our class. Iris Engberg is always in tune with the styles of the time. Bernhard Bretheim divides his time between studying Greek and Swedish Hospital. Sylvia Haukeness. that quiet gal, has little to say. but what she does say counts. Gigs Bretheim, The Voice, holds us all under his spell as he sings. Norma Sateren, well—you name it—she can do it. As the curtain falls on the Junior class they are preparing for the leading roles they will play next year. G. BOXRUD C. CARLSEN I. ENGBERG P. ENGLUND R. ERICKSON S. HAUKENESS M. HOUSER M. MYRVIK M. PAULSON E. OUANBECK N. SATEREN J. STEEN E. STRINOEN C. STROMMEN H ANDERSON S. ANOERSON ARNOLD 8ARTILSON Safi otHare Class officers Playing a return engagement for the second season, the sophomores came back to seek their traditional enemies, the frosh. They came, they saw, and they almost conquered them. During Freshman Week. Superman Sophomore bore down on Flippant Fresh- man and tried to transform him into a sad sack. A few of the gruesome methods were raw onions around the neck, no makeup for girls and plenty for fellows, traditional green, oh, so green caps, air raid procedures, five pounds of books carried in a pail, and the brief pajama episode. Leading roles were played by Howie Ryden as president. Margy Manger as vice president, and Mabel Rygh as secretary. They were ably support ed by Willis Johnson, treasurer, and Mildred Thors- gaard, social director. Activities of the year were curtailed due to war- M. EKSE EVERTS R. PEDERSON OUAM G. GREGUSON RACHIE HOIMBERG RANDKIEV HOWE H. JOHNSON W. JOHNSON RHOLL ROMNESS RONHOLM time inconveniences and lack of time on the part of students. Nevertheless. Sophomores contributed to the school events by their conspicuous attend- ance and enthusiasm. As a famous prof has said, There ain't an icky in the crowd. When we dressed up. favorites of the year included cloches. U necks, and earrings. When we didn't, one could depend upon a slack-and-sloppy sweater scene. Yes, we were comfy. Fellows depended upon flashy bow ties, shocking plaid shirts, zootie watch chains, screaming sox, and the conventional porkie pie for their all-reet appearance. In 1945 we used many properties. Some of these included charm bracelets. V mail. Tasty yeast bars, pancake makeup, Don't Fence Me In, pin curls, cokes, discs by The Voice. Frank not so hotcha, and sometimes we used books. We had fun. Re- member? KLEFSAAS RYOEN D. LARSON RYGH LEE SETO LIJSING STECK LEONARD THORSGARO LUNDEEN TRELSTAD MANGER WIL8ERG M ADAIR Class officers BAKKEN KOlDEN HANSON First row: Adsem. Alfsen E. Anderson. L. Anderson Anderson. N. Anderson. Aos . . . Second row: Bakken, Slikstad Braaten. E. Carlson. Cooke Ebert. Fochat . . . TH.rd row: Ekso. Gimmestad. A. Hanson. Halverson. Hals- rud. Halverson. Haakonjtad . . . Fourth row: Heqqe Hen. drickson. Herman. Isaacson. M. Johnson. E. Kolden. Kvenberq . . . Fifth row: Landsverk. M. Larson. Leo. Martin Matson. M.llor. A. Moe . . . Sixth row: L. Moe, E. Nelson, M. Nelson, R. Nelson. E. Olson. L. Olson. H. Peterson. M. Potorson. 0. Quanbeck. Quarfot. Robertson R. Quanbeck C. Rachio, E. Ronholrr . . . Sovonth row: Rude, Ryborq. Stapel. S. Sateren Schindler. Sanders. Sears. Sherwick. Sivortson. Sorenson. B. Swanson. C. Swanson. R. Swanson. M. Thompson . . . Eiqhth row; R. Thompson T. Thompson D. Thorbe-g. C. Voiding. Tibke. J. Tromborg. Tuveson. Vance. Uleborg. Wanous, Wostman. Wosfphal. Wilson. Zipper. Remember all the thrills, laughs, heart murmurs, excitements, and disappoint- ments of 1945? These pages are a hey to your memory, hut only you can fill them in. Compared to the action our fighting men were experiencing, ours seemed tnval, hut there was action. Remem her? ■1 Student Directing the drama of school life is the student society of Augsburg. At the present time, the reality of war with its demands and problems, has had its effect in determining added activities for the student directors. In endeavoring to help meet these needs, a victory activities program has been organized. The student society has also deemed it important to send delegates to various meetings dealing with problems of post war reconstruction, international policy. Lutheran student problems, and essentials of a lasting peace. Under the leadership of the board of directors, the traditional school functions have been sponsored. Some of the major activities enjoyed by students at Augsburg this year have been Homecoming, the annual Christmas party. Winter Sports day. and Skip day. President .... Religious Director Secretary . . . . Treasurer - Publicity Director Forensics Director - Social Director - Music Director Publications Director Athletic Director Victory Activities Director Benjamin Gjenvick Carl Carlsen Norma Sateren Vera Thorson Dawn Opseth Marie Gjenvick Mamie Opsal • John Steen Clara Gudim Clair Strommon Genevieve Larson Soatod: Opsal 0. Opsoth, Thorson C. Carlton Gjonvlck. Standing: Stoon N. Satoron. Gudim. Honor Banquet Student Prexy, Benjamin Gjenvick G o vernment Some more action is evident from the scenes of the activities by the Association of Women's Students formerly known as the Women’s Self Governing Association. This is an organization to which all the girls of the school automatically belong. Its pur- pose is to promote and organize activities of inter- est for the welfare of the women students. This organization affords an opportunity for the women of the school to meet together for business and social purposes. President—Ruth Weltzin The social events of the year include such things as the Big and Little Sisters’ Teas, the spring formal dinner, the Recognition Service for little sisters at the beginning of the school term, and a Symphony Supper in the spring. A.W.S. Council President..................... Vice President .... Secretary ................... Treasurer .................... Religious Director Social Director Off-Campus Representative Ruth Weltzin Sylvia Haukeness Sylvia Kolden Marjorie Manger Vera Thorson Joyce Opseth Muriel Ruud Seated: J. Opioth. M. Nelson, Woltjin. Miss Mortenson, M. Greguson . . . Standing: Manger. S. Kolden. Thorson, Ruud. hrtf row: B. Swanjon, L. Anderion. D. Ruit, C. Gudim E. Johnson R. Nelson M. Ekse D. lijjinq . . . Second row: C. Ebert. M. J. Wanout, E. Anderson. I. Schrader B. Opqrand M. Thorsqard. E. Aadland. M. Groquson. $. Maukeness Mrs. Bnrqer. R. Weltiin . . Third row: L. Gimmestad. M. Wilson, A, Stapel. E. Ronholm E. Olson M. Paulson. S. Brandt C. Quam, M. Peterson, B. Everts, R. Swanson. J. Sears. D. Larson . . . Back � ow: S. Anderson, G. Grequson, J. Sanders. E. Mattson. C. Sivortsen, R. Isaacson. B Ekse. E. Carlson. Women’s Athletic Association The Women's Athletic Association under the lead- ership of the physical education instructor. Mrs. Berger, has carried on a busy year of seasonal ac- tivities. Within the past two years the club has almost doubled its membership. This has been a result of the enlargement of the program of the physical education department. The club holds regular meetings at which time the members participate in a well rounded program of sports, which include such activities as soccer, bas- ketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and archery. Besides the enjoyment derived from par- ticipating in the activities, the members receive credit points toward earning a W.A.A. pin, or. for further points, a W.A.A. sweater. It's a great day for any member when she receives her sweater. Some of the high lights of the year have been the interclass and interdormitory basketball tourna- ments. The freshmen class and Sivortsen Hall were the victors for the season. An all-school play night was introduced this year by the W.A.A. To the W.A.A.. also, goes the credit for the clean- ing and decorating of an office for the physical education department. Peg'' makes a hit Toss-up Seated: Englund. Mortenscn, Gudim. N. Satorcn. Gjonvick. Thorsgard . . . Standing: Rholl, Woltzin. Writers’ Club These script-writers meet to compare literary en- deavors. discuss style, and enjoy each other's fellow- ship. Their yearly publication is the Dial. a book of about forty pages, composed of the prose and poetry written by the group during the year. New members admitted this year include Borghild Rholl and Mildred Thorsgard. Borgie is the jolly school nurse, who finds time and energy to create poems and narratives in the wee hours of the morn- ing. Millie is a scintillating sophomore—the sweet American coed. Sorma Natern. sometimes called Norma Sateren, is an addition of wit to the aggre- gation. ••Norma makes a good combination with a piano as well as with a pen. Last year's president. Clara Gudim, is a petite miss, with a unique expres- sive ability. Ruth Weltzin manages to be creative though she is in demand for most everything on the campus. This year's president. Mary Lou Mor- tensen, writes essays and humor on the run. Marie Gjenvick finds time to contribute literary work, even though she manages her home. Phyllis Englund and her efficiency is an asset to the group. Prelude to work Ye editors vr fu iAccr caK THREE OF A KINO Lois Blac . Copy: Norma Sat«r«n. Circulation- Joyca Opsath. Photography. THE BIG SHOTS Dawn Opseth. Butinoss Manager; Mary Lou Mortonson. Editor-in-Chiof• Elin Johnson Asso- ciato Editor. Two tons of enthusiasm, several hundred hours of hard labor, a few smiles for the publisher, and a pinch of ingenuity make an Augsburgian. We got a late start in November, but thanks to many will- ing workers bubbling over with good ideas, a dream has become a reality. We don't want to brag, but we earned seventy-two dollars for our annual on the Quiz of the Twin Cities. To promote sales we produced a pep pro- gram in the gym one fine day. We hope we have recorded the Augsburg college of 1944-45 as you knew it. AUGSBURGIAN STAFF. THREE OF A KIND Mildred Thorsgard, Editor-in-Chief: Elaine Ol- son. Feature Editor; Margaret Nolson, News Editor. As cold waters to a thirsty soul so is good news from a far country. Prov. 25:25. We hove attempted to depict in the Echo a true picture of school life in its various phases—religious, scholastic, social. The news is brought not only before the eyes of our present reduced student body, but it goes out to numerous Augsburg alumni and friends as well. More than anything else, our Echo forms a connecting link between the Auggies at home and our Auggies in the service abroad, until they are back on our campus once more. ECHO STAFF THE BIG SHOTS Ruth Weltzin, Co-editor: Grace Carlser Editor in-Chiof• Mamie Opsal Business Manager. Deadline night Vocalizers row: H. Hcggo. M. Groguson, M. Opsal. M. Schindler. E. Westphal. M. Nelton, E. Carlson J. Opseth E. Johnson S. Wauke noss. Prof. Opseth, E. Kolden, N. Sateren. G. Boxrud, D. Opseth. D. Rust. S. Satoren. D. Howe. V. Thorscn, M. Manqar C. Gudin . . . Second row: R. Holm. M. Mortensen. E. Ekse. G. Greguson, E. Aadland R. Weltzin G. Carlsen S Andorson C. Sivartsen D. lijsing. E. Koldon, M. Paulson P. Lee. M. Anderson. J. Sanders. B. Rhcll. S. Brandt . . Third row: G. 8rethoim P. Arnold J. Jacobson. S. Bartilson, C. Trelstad, H. Halverson. J. Hanson. A. Dyrud. H. Andorson J. Foichat T. Thompson R. Quanbock A. Halsrud, B. Tuvoson, E. Anderson. Surprisingly enough, Oppie molded a first rate Choir in this year of rationed men. The singing year began with the annual Homecoming Concert at Trinity. Two weeks before Christmas, we gave our unique Christmas program. On the night of the school Christmas Party, we sang on the Over- seas Special, a program heard by fighting men around the world. The next day we sang over WTCN. On January 13th. we sang at the Salvation Army Barracks—a memorable event. We were the solo choir at the Twin Cities Choirmaster's concert at Central Lutheran on February 18. and Saturday Race Horses Trolley night, March 3. we gave our annual city concert at Central Lutheran. In April we packed our pajamas, bobby pins, a clean shirt, and boarded the train for our 1.500-mile tour. We made our final appearance at Com moncement. May 31. Every Choir member will always remember Oppie's classic stories, black oxfords. Norwegian Relief, the Pitchpipe. and Ragtime Cowboy Joe. Our choir has a greater purpose than publicizing our Alma Mater and training us. It exists for the pur pose of bringing the Gospel to the world through sacred music. j Co-ed Prexy Harmonizers Seated: Uleborg, Sear , Sandor . 8. Swanson, S. Sateren, B. Lee, Ru h Swanson Halverson. Randklev. P. Lee. W. Johnson, Tuvoson, Leonard. G. Greguson, Brandt . . . Standing: Romness. Dr. Kleven, N. Sateren, Rude, J. Opseth, D. Opsoth. Realizing that there's nothing quite as effective as a school band for reviving interest and pep within a student group, our loyal Auggies saw to it that the work of the band should be continued, even under the present difficulties. Shifting of members, re- strictions on instruments, and pressing outside du- ties, have been a few of the obstacles to be met. Our band director. Dr. Kleven, has given generously of his time and talent, in working with the members during their practice periods. This is Dr. Kleven's second year with the band. Functioning as an organized club, the band has its own officers. Sylvia Brandt is this year's president. Many school functions have been fortunate in ob- taining the services of the band. Appearing at basketball games, chapel programs, social functions, and concerts, the organization is kept busy through- out the year. Recently the band played for the Faculty-Parents program and meeting at school. One of the major highlights of the activities of the band during the year is the concert given in the spring. This has been an annual occasion for many years, and we hope to see it still continue. Sfronts Scene -zoMiir 99ETHEIM MOE TUVSSON Basketball 1944-45 Augsburg's basketball record for the year was one of the poorest in the school's athletic history. The lack of material was a factor which determined Augsburg's standing in the conference. We started the season with Marvin Johnson. Kenneth Klefsaas, James Adair Joe Seto. and Willard Steck com prising the starting lineup. This lineup, which won three non-conference games, was broken up at the start of the conference season when Kenny Klefsaas was declared ineligible, and Butch Johnson was lost to the Navy. The loss of Butch was a serious one for he was considered one of the greatest ball players in the state college loop by coaches and sports writers. Much credit is to be given to Joe Seto for his out- standing performances in each game, making him an outstanding performer in the conference. The members of this year's team are to be congratu- lated for their willingness to stick it out despite the fact that the odds wore heavily against them in every game. Honor athlete Each year, since its presentation by the class of 1925. the Honor Trophy has been awarded to tho most outstanding student athlete on the basis of a popular vote by the student body. Marvin Sulzdorf was awarded this trophy in 1944. Zombie was an all around athlete who won eleven major letters in four years. His most outstanding athletic work was done in basketball. He captained the 1943-44 Auggies. and led his mates in Augsburg's best cage season in eight years. In baseball Zombio was a good hitter and outfielder. His weight and speed also helped him star on the gridiron. Equally im portant is the fact that he was a good student and always a gentleman. Pause that refreshes Sweating it out ADAIR SETO NORTHFEIT N. ANDERSON STEEN STECK RUDE Our Athletic Directors In the absence of Richard Pautz, the sports program at Augsburg has been handled by Erling Tungseth and Luther Gronseth. Although manpower has been noticeably lacking these two years, and diffi- culties involved in obtaining athletic equipment, these men have promoted two years of successful Auggie participation in inter-collegiate competi- tion. Coach Al Pihlstrom took over the coaching reins in 1943 and did a good job in coaching the team to the fourth place berth in the final standings. Pihl graduated from Augsburg in 1929, and is now teaching math and physical education at Marshall High School besides coaching basketball. Doc and Red The second leading scorer in the conference, selec- ted as the team's most valuable player, and a posi- tion on the all-Conference team, were the records attained by Clair Strommen in 1943-44. Doc racked up 167 points in eleven games to give him a 15.3 points per game average. For the past six years, Trainer Red Nelson has done a magnificent job of keeping the Auggie athletes in playing condition. This year's work was really a dandy piece. Thanks ‘ Red for a great job! Mopping up Talking it over The first six Academy Award Selected from Augsburg's baseball team for a place in the Conference's Hall of Fame were Kelly Roth, catcher: Red Lindgren. first base: Doc Strom- men. pitcher: Art Marben. shortstop: and Stan Person, third base. These five men were all offered professional contracts. Two of them accepted— Strommen and Roth. Strommen signed with the St. Louis Cardinal chain and is now with the Roches- ter Red Wings, of Rochester, New York. Roth signed with the Minneapolis Millers. He started the 1943 baseball season with the Millers and then went to Little Rock, Arkansas, and played until his call to the service. Stan Person went into the Navy and was well on his way toward a commission when he contacted rheumatic fever. Red Lindgren and Kelly Roth are both in Navy training. Art Marben is stationed somewhere in the South Pacific. Also in the South Pacific are Bob Lee and Curley Hoff- man. These five men also were the big guns in the batting order. They all batted over .300. Stan Person had an average of .460. Kelly Roth .420. Doc Strommen .330. Art Marben .310. and Red Lindgren .300. Doc' Strommen as the number one hurler. won 7 games, tied I and lost I. First row: V. Emorson C. Strommon. 0. Lindgron, A. Marbcn, Coptain, S. Plotz, B. Bortsch G. Sverdrup . . . Second row: M. Klevon. Manager. R. Roth K. Hoffman. B. Lee. M. Sulzdorf. S. Person J. Carlson. P. Kildahl. Coach. One of the best athletic teams ever to be assem- bled at Augsburg was the Conference champion- ship baseball team of 1942. Coach Carl Swanson started building his title winning team three years before the event actually took place. He was un- able to see his team in action because he desired to answer the call to service in the U. S. Navy. His team, under the guidance of Phil Kildahl. went on to take the title by registering 16 victories. I tie, and 3 defeats. The season's greatest thrills were provided by the 0 - 0 game with the U. of M. and the ninth inning victory comeback of the G. A.— Augsburg state championship game. Along with their five ' all-states. Zombie Sulzdorf. Curley Hoffman. JeRoy Carlson, and Stan Plotz rounded out what is considered the greatest baseball aggre- gation in state college annuls. Schcdulo Wo Th, U. S. Navy Fliers 9 5 St. Olaf 16 3 Carleton 13 3 Concordia J. C. 18 2 St. Thomas 10 6 St. Marys 13 0 St. Marys II 7 River Falls State 21 1 Rivor Falls State 13 2 Hamline 7 4 University of Minnssota 0 0 St. Johns 11 3 River Falls 2 4 River Falls 2 1 Macalostor 16 7 Gustavus 3 1 St. Thomas 7 0 Hamline .... 2 4 University of Minnesota ...... 3 6 Macalostor 9 0 Sfraita Scene Notes” Butch” Johnson and Roald Nockleberg The first- athlete to be awarded the Harold A. John- son Award was the ever popular Roald Nockleberg. Nocks' was awarded the trophy at the end of his Junior year. His basketball play was characterized by his coolness and cleverness. Besides these, he was a hard driver and an excellent long shot. His teammates and opponents, alike respected and liked him. Football 1942-43 Augsburg's 1942-43 football team won one game and lost five. Captain Sne” Nelson is remem- bered for his defensive work. He played at a guard position on offense and in the backfield on defense. For his great performances he received All-State recognition. The team was well coached by Phil Kildahl. He concocted a baffling offense known as the 'X Y Z” system, which, when working, fooled the opposition. First row: E. Oscarson. t. Hansen J. Carlson, $. Nelson, captain, E. MarlcqraF B. Peterson, M. Romlo. L. Nelson, trainer . . . Second row: P. Kildahl coach. G. Disrud M. Suhdorf. 0. Lindqren R. Bartch t. Johnson H. Lee. H. Ahlbom, 0. Carlson. R. Pauh . . . Third row: G. Sverdrup, manager, J. WotJer, P. Blikstad O. Dahl, K. Hoffman, R. Roth, N. locVert, E. Fisher L. Hoven, G. Porson. Yum. yum Henjum tnnifPf SbMi. 'f 4' fit in ' The Frosh shines Oh. my tendons! These touchballers tied Buzz. the barefoot boy Ruth, Beauty, and Goodness A 7be ( untaat What, no dates? Camouflage. I tell you They made a hit! Spring fever Moral support Cheerio! First signs of spring Spring Song He's a real sad tomato Carefree Skip Day The evening is young I finale (?ccitai i Campus Beauties The Dutch Treat Parking Exam Cram Pay Day Solid Jackson! Look Out Below! Heavy Date Stagess line Ummmm, good Sumpin? Editor sees the Augsburgian. 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We have had to race against time and materials, but we dood it . Yes, it has been a very pleasant headache. Now we only hope it im- presses our grandchildren favorably. MARY LOU MORTENSEN Editor-in-chief.