Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1973 volume:

AUGSBURGIAN 1972-1973 Augsburg College Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume 42 One hundred years in the city marks for Augsburg College a past of involvement. Augsburg is a unique part of its metropolitan setting, which it adds to and takes from. Although the recognition it has re- ceived has not been as great as that given to some aspects of the urban complex, it has had an important role in changing and develop- ing the city. The Augsburg student not only becomes a part of Augsburg, but also a part of Minneapolis. Curriculums reflect the extension of the campus into the city. A student may be a part of one or many Augs- burg activities but few are limited to the campus. In view of this, it is our hope that the 1972-1973 AUGSBURGIAN will be a summary of what happened during the year: we hope to pre- sent a picture not of the individual as he is a member, but as he is involved and as he adds to and takes from the city, the neighborhood, the campus, and people. Nancy Holland and Renee Moritz CO-EDITORS 2 aai 3 “Our education serves the city as the city serves our ssss srved ,os ,h Oscar A. Anderson 5 A Sharing of Reality The Urban Surrounding Impressions Past to Present Expressions Augsburg ’72-73 Seniors 8 24 38 58 74 138 Swpunojjns ueqjfi 9M1 I A Metropolitan Setting Centered in the middle of a growing metropolitan area. Augsburg students have an opportunity to use many of the city’s varied resources both cultural and entertaining. From the most obscure to the well-renowned. Minneapolis holds a vast treasure of activities and localities which provide in- exhaustible possibilities. These opportunities are so limitless and ever-changing that an author would find it impossible to include the totality of urban life within the covers of a book. He could only hint of the flavor of the metro-complex which is so readily accessible to the people of the city. .A. FAR LEFT: Two ducks enjoy the serenity of a spring day in Lor- mg Park. LEFT: The beautiful plants and flowers attract many sightseers to the Como Park Conservatory. TOP LEFT: As the sun sets, the crowd at Parade Stadium are but shadows. RIGHT: Rushing people and busy traffic mingle in the hub-bub of an afternoon on the Nicollet Mall. ABOVE: Looking down from the top of the IDS building. Minneapolis' tallest, the view is one of bricks and concrete. 11 12 LEFT: The falling snow blankets the trees and bushes surrounding a stilled Minnehaha Falls. CENTER: Students sprawl on the grass at the U of M. ABOVE: Stately columns mark the entrance of the Minneap- olis Institute of Arts. 13 14 LEFT: Lake of the Isles is one of many lakes making Minneapolis a colorful and attractive City. CENTER: Tulips indicate the return of spring at the Lake Harriet Rose Garden. ABOVE and RIGHT: The Guthrie Theater and the Walker Art Center, located in adioming buildings, offer a taste of the arts to the Minneapolis area. 15 LEFT: Clutching at hi$ luggage, a man hurries across the parking lot to catch a plane at the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport. LEFT CENTER: Through a darkening sky. a jet comes in to make a landing guided by the runway lights. ABOVE: One of Minnesota's largest corpo- rations. Control Data has its office headquarters in Bloomington. RIGHT: Home of the Twins and the Vikings. Metropolitan Stadium draws large crowds from all over the five - state area to its sporting events and concerts. 17 Cedar-Riverside A Contrast of Old and New A busy street construction cranes apartments rising to the sky old build- ings with peeling paint broken panes of glass antiques in windows fresh lutefisk in barrels Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band playing from the wall ... 19 Step back into the past ... platform rockers ... ker- osene lamps faded portraits 78 rpm records roll-top desks ... crank telephone crocheted lace doilies .. button shoes ... Take another step hardware? ... knick knacks and china ... push toys and tops .. - Christmas decora- tions from years past Look into the windows ... yarn and macrame ... dipped candles and fluorescent lights ... potted plants and terrariums cast iron frying pans and enameled pots hand-made jewelry the past with a flavor of the present ... 20 ABOVE: Two actors (rom Waltz ot the Toreadors perform at The- atre m the Round. (Photo compliments of Theatre m the Round.) Wander into nostalgia penny scale and fortune cards 115 lbs . You often talk when you should be listening soda fountain ... mongrel dog slip- ping through the door worn wooden floor ... Discover the world of friendly reclusion .. a question How many? a walk under red oak leaves ... a tiny booth in the corner French bread Carly Simon from the juke box rigatoni or a feast-a-burg- er a quiet hum of conversation ... 21 Listen to the voices What are you doing here? ... one pitcher, three glasses Bud Grant should be fired ... I'm not an alcoholic ... just one more glass ... maybe she didn't come tonight ... I'm just drowning my sorrows ... do you have ID's? ... the North Stars are great this year ... one more round ... What do I think of Augsburg students? What can I say. they're just great” ... a silent voice from the wall. You are a stranger here but once ... Sense the feeling of community bins of flour and sugar home-baked breads naturally grown foods barrels of peanut butter. Respond to people working together people waiting the bark of a dog ... broken chairs and torn couches friendly nurses and doctors ... casual but clean ... people caring about other people SUOjSS0jdLU| Commuters and Residents “Much of the Same World ... ” Editor's Note: In the last few years, there has been an increasing awareness of the commuter problem. The writer has spent considerable time interviewing and survey- ing residents and commuters in an examina- tion of the situation. The opinions and ideas stated are not necessarily those of the writer or editors. by Diane Forsberg Faces Faces of people from all over the United States and from different parts of the world. Hundreds of people encountering for the purpose of furthering their education: each diverse in their way of thinking. They grumble together. They celebrate together. And as they work and study, they learn from each other. Such people make up the student body at Augsburg College. This student body consists of two general groups: the commuter group and the resident group. There are 906 commuters compared to 631 residents. The commuting student and the residing student share much of the same world at Augsburg, yet they live in separate worlds. The commuting segment is largely from the metropolitan area or surrounding sub- urbs and small towns, while the resident groups con- sists of students from both far and near, representing many regional differences. Transportation is a key word for the commuter, but is not of vital importance to the resident. Students find various means of transportation. Although the majority drive, many rely heavily on car pools and buses, while others are seen biking or hitch-hiking - laden with back- packs. At times transportation can be a hassle for the commuter. The University, sharing the same problem, devised a computerized car pool system which went into operation for the first time in the fall of '72. The new program is designed to deal with two main prob- lems: to cut down of the number of cars and to get potential car poolers together. It is available to Augs- burg students free of charge. Resident students are on campus most of the time, whereas the average commuter usually spends only from 18 to 25 hours a week on campus. When the com- muter is not in class he can be found in several dif- ferent places: perhaps laboring studiously over some text in the library, relaxing behind a newspaper in the Student or Alumni Lounge, or shooting pinball in the Game Room. The Chinwag is one place of action where commuters can get together for lunch or just a break during the day. At the end of the day there are very few commuters to be seen. Residents tend to dominate the night scene at Augsburg, as most commuters find it difficult to be on campus after classes when many of the activities are scheduled. This seems to be the predominate prob- lem. Other related problems center around transporta- tion. the time element in commuting, and limited so- cial activities. Gary Wilde, a commuter from South Min- neapolis. claims that when he gets home from classes and track he's too tired to go back to school. Residents can understand the commuter's ordeal. Resident Gary Anderson comments. It takes an hour to two hours out of the day just for driving time, a disadvantage to the commuter especially when most extracurricular activities are scheduled at night. Syl Jones confirms this. Things don't happen until night-time, adding a new dimension which the commuter misses.” There- fore. the majority of residents and commuters agree that the commuter is at a disadvantage as far as par- ticipation goes. Some commuters, however, are rather indifferent about the whole thing, and yet others feel they are missing out on something. Many students prefer commuting especially because it helps financially. Jane Friendshuh. who has com- muted previously and is now a resident student, claims it's a good experience to both commute and to live at school. She feels that commuting not only helps financially, but one is able to keep home contacts, be- come more familiar with the city, and meet a lot of new people. Nancy Sandve also cites the advantages of commuting: At first I would have wanted to live on campus, but not now because I've realized the advan- tages. If I lived at school I wouldn't ever be able to get away from the school atmosphere. My purpose in com- muting to Augsburg was to go to a small private col- lege so that I could live at home and get a better educa- tion. I gain more out of a small school setting. On the other hand, the majority of residents enjoy living at the college and would never want to commute. The commuting student and the residing student share much of the same world at Augsburg, yet they live in seperate worlds. When they merge socially or otherwise how do they relate to each other? The follow- ing is a part of a discussion in which commuters and residents openly discuss the relationship between the two groups. Resident: People throughout the dorm think that both commuters and residents are at a loss. A lot of residents who are exposed only to certain peo- ple on their floor have no opportunity to meet commuters, who generally go home right after classes. In that respect there's no relationship be- tween commutersand residents: they're in two dif- ferent worlds. Residents are exposed to just the people on their immediate floors and therefore are missing out on potential friends in the com- muter segment. Commuter: Commuters should make a special effort to get over to the college for things other than classes. Usually he just goes to class, gets the academic bit over with, and then goes home. Resident: The only way to get to know commuters is to sit around in the Lounge or the Chinwag and just go up to them and start talking. Through one commuter you can meet many others. Commuter: One thing that really helped me at the beginning of the year was the CBS groups. In these groups, advised by two upperclassmen, freshman are able to get together and get to know each other, which is a good start for the year. Resident: It's easier for residents to get to know people. Commuters have to try a little harder to get to know people. Resident: Of course commuters have a problem a lot of times with transportation, have their own group of friends at home, and use Augsburg only as a center for scholastic achievement. Resident: I go home every week-end and I don't have a problem in getting to know people. Commuter: Yes. but you're here all the time ex- cept for weekends. Commuters tend to go to classesand then home immediately. LEFT: The Lounge provides a pleasant place to stop and talk between classes. TOP: Resident students carve a pumpkin tor Halloween. ABOVE: Students play 500 in the Chinwag. Commuters Speak Ted Markgren (Jr.. Bloomington): I have found that I have developed other interests outside of school so I don't feel a need to get involved. Brian Rokke (Sr.. Minneapolis): Things are happening with resident students that are not publicized at all. Elizabeth Everson (So.. Minneapolis): I feel foreign being on campus after class hours. In commuting you don't feel as if you belong as much. Scott Johnson (Fr.. Minneapolis): It's not actually harder to get involved but you don't. When you're done with your obligations you just leave: you don't hang around. Susan Hanson (Fr.. Bloomington): If you're involved, you're involved. Commuter: A iot of times there is a need for the commuter to find a new group of friends at col- lege as the old friends from high school split apart and go their separate ways. Resident: In a way I can see why commuters don't want to stick around. What is there for them to do? Resident: Perhaps there's a possibility of a sharing system between commuters and residents in which a resident can go home with a commuter when he wants to get away from the school atmosphere, and a commuter can stay with a resident whenever he needs to. perhaps for a certain night activity that would get over kind of late. Resident: There were very few commuters that ran for office in Student Government. On the Stu- dent Council there is a Men’s Off Campus and a Women's Off Campus to meet the needs of the commuter and to make sure every segment is rep- resented. Resident: As far as participation goes, there are many resident students who are unwilling to be- come involved at school. Resident: Some resident students have a hard time getting to know people, too. There are a lot of re- sidents who go home every weekend. Resident: Actually it’s easier for residents to get to know each other because they're living together. They see each other all the time. Resident: You can't help but get to know them. Resident: Students who live at Augsburg are ex- posed to a wide range of different people. I feel that there's a lot of fear of the other person, not wanting to get close to someone, and not wanting Residents Speak Paul Sandness (So.): You're always with friends and there's always someone around to talk to. Mike Thomsen (Fr.): I get my work done at school: at home there's too much to do. Mark Brodin (Jr.): The resident student has an advantage as he is exposed to a valuable college experience, social interaction, that the commuter doesn't have access to. Jeff Dahl (Jr.): Living on campus is lots of fun. I wouldn't like commuting because I'd have to get up too early. to really get to know each other except in a small group situation. Small tightly knit groups of peo- ple don't know other people outside of their group- they don't want to. I think this problem can only be licked when we start to break up these groups. There's a lot of nice people around here, both com- muters and residents. Faces faces from all over the United States and from different parts of the world. Hundreds of people encountering for the purpose of furthering their edu- cation: each diverse in their way of thinking. The com- muting student and the residing student live in separate worlds, but in the world that they share and in their relationships with one another there is much to learn and there is much to celebrate. LEFT: Early morning is a hard time for Jon Nelson. TOP: A commuter student. Lynn Anderson, studies at home. RIGHT: A student uses time between classes to study in the lounge. ABOVE: The parking lot is filled with cars during class hours. 29 Religious Activities Fellowship in a Christian Community by Patrice Nordstrand Religious life how can it be described? It's that in- tangible spirit which permeates our community - not only the religious organizations and activities, but also the administrative policies, faculty concerns and our outreach to our community. Religious life is an integral aspect of our life-style here at Augsburg. As such, it can't be confined to statistics about how many people attend chapel, how many people belong to Lutheran Youth Encounter or Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, or how many people believe the “right thing. No. re- ligious life is more complex than that - it defies a sim- plistic explanation. True, religious expression changes from year to year. Over the past four years people have become more willing to identify with groups - religion's become more communal, less private. Faith is more easily dis- cussed - interest is wide-spread. As President Anderson pointed out in a chapel talk in the spring, the campus is affirming again in a fresh way that we are not ashamed of the Gospel - it is the power of God unto salvation. This affirmation is made in speech, in attitudes, in ac- tions and most visibly in groups. Groups of students have formed Bible study groups, outreach to high school youth groups, singing groups, a group which related to an elderly, terminally-ill pop- ulation, a group which printed a newspaper, a group which invited speakers and singing groups on campus, groups which led chapel, and a group which planned and led Sunday morning communion celebration. Of course, there was individual action in many areas in- ABOVE: Myles Stenshoel. faculty member at Augsburg gives a chapel presentation. CENTER: 'Toman Nye and Friends provide an infor- mal concert outside the Chinwag. RIGHT: The cross on Science Hall signifies Augsburg's affiliation with the church. FAR RIGHT: The open door of Pastor Mansagcr's office welcomes students. 30 eluding developing with other ALC colleges a joint ur- ban interim and joint proposals for the ALC National Convention, opening channels of communication with the four sister college religious life commissions and Fairview Nurses' religious life council. Bible study, prayer and fellowship are encouraged by Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. IVCF is an inter- national organization which established a chapter on campus last year. IVCF incorporates three levels of stu- dent participation: a cell group of two people which is devotional in character, a fel-group of six to eight which stresses Bible study and a chapter meeting of all fel- groups which includes fellowship and training for dis- cipleship. Lutheran Youth Encounter is a national organization which established teams at Augsburg four years ago. LYE teams spend a weekend at a church confronting high school youth groups with the Gospel through Bible study, singing, games and worship. Several singing groups with a Christian identifica- tion formed during the year - a chapel folk group, a group of primarily dorm residents called the Rising Son 31 and a musically competent group called the New Dawn. The chapel folk group frequently participated in chapel and was invited to sing in churches in the two-state area. Outreach to the Elderly is a group of students who established relationships with terminally ill patients at Fairview Hospital. They committed themselves to spending at least one hour a week at the hospital and. as a group, provided an evening of entertainment for all the patients on that ward once a month. The Light of the World is a Christian newspaper written and published by a group of students to express their faith and convictions. The paper generally repre- sents a conservative view of the Gospel, but invites all Christians to share their faith through the Gospel. Inviting and co-ordinating speakers and singing groups was the task of yet another group. This com- mittee sponsored The Real Thing. Joyous Celebration. Frisomae. and Arise concerts. They planned a series on Evangelism: On Key or Off? with Jack Hustad. Gordy Cahl and Larry Lindstrom. They organized with the Outreach to the Elderly group a caroling party at Fair- view Hospital this Christmas. The Commission on Religious Activities is composed of representatives of the above groups to initiate, co- ordinate and sponsor religious activities on campus. The community in worship is the focal point for religious expression at Augsburg. Faculty, staff and students participate in and lead chapel services. On occasion, members of the surrounding community join us to proclaim God's word. From time to time particular themes are emphasized in chapel. During the election month, the topic considered was The Christian's Responsibility in Politics and during Lent Orlin Mandsager. the campus pastor, emphasized the theme that God Comes Through... many dimen- sions of life. Films - The Sermon on the Mount Now. King of the Hill. Stalked, and The Supper were shown and discussed. Worship on Sunday morning was initiated in the spring. A contemporary communion service is cele- brated in the East Commons. Each Wednesday in the Meditation Chapel communion is celebrated informally in a small group setting. Special worship opportunities 32 TOP LEFT: Fnsomae sings in the Commons. LEFT: A sticker on a guitar case indicates the belief that Jesus is the Way. ABOVE: Choral Club, led by Stephen Gabrielson. sings in chap- el. RIGHT: Marty Swalboski and Carolyn Stepanek participate in a Bible study group. at Freshman Orientation. Parent's Day and Homecom- ing were planned and led by students and the campus pastor. Looking to the future, religious expression will prob- ably increase and not diminish. This community, through the efforts of students, faculty and staff, will more deeply realize their commitment to the world and to each other. Religious life will be acted out in more visible and dynamic ways. The Gospel will be pro- claimed not only because it is the source of our iden- tity but because it is the power in our life as a com- munity and as individuals. 33 DIALOGUE THIS SUNDAY: 11:00 i • .ty. era'-At tU'Sent At tr.e •.‘niwreity J.ii ! Trr.ity Cer.f-reeAtien.will five t?ie procla-• i ' - • .ill r.ot -ret April 1. 1J. H • ■ In-ity Cffice � t«rtip.f April CENTURY Augsburg College Center • ROOM 34 DIALOGUE The Glorious Days of Rock 'n' Roll A Return to the Moment of the ’50s by Bill Moos In the past few years in America a phenomenon has taken place that is. as far as one can tell, totally un- precedented in American culture. The phenomenon I speak of is the nostalgic return to the '50s. The stu- dents at Augsburg have not let this backward glance go by unnoticed. The era I speak of can be characterized as a period of political rest, where the only real political question was Will Stassen run again? The fifties was a quiet period. The American involvement in Vietnam was min- imal. politicians were free from the threat of assasina- tion. the air was cleaner, and the average price of ham- burger was 55c a pound. However there was turmoil - an inner turmoil among the youths of that period. The rebellious youth in his tight chinos, black jacket, and hair slicked back in a D.A. conjures up pictures of James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. The big band era was dying, and a new musical form, called rock 'n' roll. started to take its place. I remember how appalled my parents were when Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and shook his hips. The new music was not only a listening experience but also a viewing experience. The choreography of the new music gave birth to such new dances as the Bop. the Stroll, and the LindyHop. The new heroes were people like Marlon Brando. James Dean. Fats Domino. Elvis Presley. Jack Kerovac and Buddy Holly. At Augsburg Ihe renaissance of the '50s has mani- fested itself in sock hops. The Urness Tower residents sponsored a sock hop which was styled after Amer- ican Bandstand. There was a limbo contest and a twist contest. Students dressed to the hilt. There were bobby sox. pigtails, sneakers, saddle shoes, chinos, rat tail combs, chains, and the ever present aroma of Vitalis. LEFT: Nancy Brown, lyn Sleuck. Tom Larson and Chris Hanson gather in the corner to Change the discs. ABOVE: A limbo dancer tries to see how low he can go. TOP RIGHT: With cigarettes rolled in their sleeves, costumed students take time out to talk. 80TT0M RIGHT: Oag Torvold and Mary Olson twist at the Urness Tower sock hop. RIGHT: Don Silseth and Dick Fischer clap their hands to the swinging beat. FAR RIGHT: Tenms shoes, bobby sox and rolled up jeans • a part of the -50s. 36 The Conservation of Human Resources Program at Augsburg also sponsored a sock hop as a fund raiser. It was emceed by Michael O'Shea, a disc jockey from WYOO radio. Door prizes were given for best costumes, dance contests were held, and once again the students came dressed appropriately. They came to dance to the music of the past and to clean the acid rock out of their systems. After the sock hops there were always “submarine races” for Spike and Betty Lou to watch at Riverside Park. In the past year Augsburg has found out that the era of the 1950's is timeless and a lot of fun. Past to Present 39 Augsburg College Changing With the Times Editor’s Note: The Augsburgian wishes to thank Dr. Carl Chrislock for use of informa- tion from his book From Fjord to Freeway. Dr. Chrislock spent many hours researching Augsburg’s history for the book which he wrote for Augsburg’s Centennial (1969). We also wish to thank him for his cooperation and personal advice. by Mary Ratzlaff Augsburg College has changed a great deal since its early beginnings in 1869 in Marshall. Wisconsin. Formed because the Swedish and Norwegian immigrants wanted a seminary where their sons could learn in their native language. Augsburg Seminarium began. The name was derived from the AUGSBURG CONFESSION and from Augustana College, from which it split. Augsburg Seminary had a preparatory department and a seminary. The main building for the school was Cooper’s Hall, a ten by eighteen by eight foot attic room for 19 students and a teacher, rented from a farmer in the vicinity. This single room was used as a classroom, a student center, and a chapel. President Weenaas. deeply committed to Augsburg's purpose, played an important role in establishing the college and in administering its functions after it was founded. He taught all the seminary courses, some preparatory instruction, managed all administrative routines, and served as pastor for six widely scattered congregations. Financial reasons in 1871 forced the small band to consider liquidation. The students, however, refused to accept this possibility, and with the help of the Nor- wegian-Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, they decided to relocate in a larger city where they could better serve the needs of the many new immi- grants. Their choice was between Madison. Wisconsin and Minneapolis. Minnesota. Minneapolis was chosen for two reasons: donation of land and $4000 from Min- neapolis citizens, and proximity to the University where students could take English instruction free of charge. The new campus differed significantly from what it is today. The nearest residential area was St. Anthony Falls and the land surrounding the seminary was swamp and prairie. The first Old Main, built where Science Hall and the library are presently located was constructed in 1871. It contained two classrooms, a large meeting room, a library, and had dormitory and dining capacity. With this new building the enrollment increased and so. in turn, the faculty was expanded to Sven Oftedal. Sven Rud Gunnerson and Georg Sverdrup. West Hall, built in 1874 for families, had to be converted into student housing. The early Twentieth Century saw many changes for the Augsburg community. A new Old Main was added in 1902 to improve Augsburg's image. Later since Augs- burg College was gaining importance equal to that of the Seminary, in 1916 the name was changed to Augs- burg College and Theological Seminary. 1921 brought more change. Five women were ad- mitted increasing the need for additional dormitory facilities. Old Main was converted to housing for the- ological students and college men. The boys in the academy lived in North Hall, and Morton Hall was va- 40 TOP LEFT: MortensorvSivertsen Hall torn dcwnm 1972. BOTTOM LEFT: The new Mor- tenson Tower stands beside the Urness Tower Oorm. RIGHT: The George Sverdrup Library was constructed in 1955. BELOV : The Augsburg College campus in 1947. (1) Main Building. (2) Old Mam. (3) Sverdrup- Oftedal Memorial Hall. (4) West Hall. (5) Morton Hall. (6) Sivertsen Hall. (7) Veterans' Housing. (8) Music Building. (9) President's Home. (10) Student Housing. cated to be appropriated for women's housing. In ten years of prosperity of the early twenties. Augs- burg seriously considered leaving the bad influence of the secular, immoral, sinful city by moving to the clean, airy, park-like suburbs. The Augsburg Park Pro- posal in 1921 was a suggestion to move to a more glam- orous section in Richfield. The decision to stay in the city has had an enormous impact on the later goals of Augsburg's community. It became a turning point to an ideological standpoint which envisioned the city as an intregal part of Augsburg College. With the onset of the depression years. Augsburg College and Seminary dropped the prep school from its educational functions. A women's dormitory was added during the post-depression years in the form of Sivertsen Hall in 1939. That same year Sverdrup- Oftedal Memorial Hall was built as a facility for dining, office areas and men's housing. After World War II. a small church purchased from the Baptists was converted into the present music building. It's steeple was removed along with interior remodeling. Science Hall was built in 1949. with the library addition added in 1955. 1955 also saw the build- ing of another dormitory for women. Gerda Mortenson Hall, which was changed to a men's dormitory in 1967. The Art Studio, built in 1964. served as a temporary student center until 1967 when the present College Center and Urness Tower were built. In the spring of 1972 Mortenson-Sivertson Hall was sold to Fairview and St. Mary's Hospitals, as one step toward long-range goals anticipated to give Augsburg a greater sense of campus. September of 1973 opens the doors of a new building of apartment type com- plexes to Augsburg students. The building will be a 15- story high rise housing 312 students with thirteen re- sidential floors each with four one bedroom and four two bedroom apartments. The remaining floors will contain lounge, conference and meeting areas. There are many other changes planned for the phys- ical aspect of Augsburg College, along with the total redevelopment of the West Bank - Cedar Riverside area. There will be renovation and remodeling of Old Main and Memorial Hall, along with an office-classroom ad- dition for the Art Building. Many of Ihe old college LEFT: President Anderson breaks the ground (or the new apartment tower. BOTTOM LEFT: Sivert- sen Hall was constructed as a women's dormitory. BELOW: Looking down the (ramwork of the new apartment tower. RIGHT: Augsburg's first Old Main, built in 1871. BOTTOM RIGHT: Augsburg's early gymnasium was located near where Melby Hall now stands. houses will be torn down to provide room for a per- formance center and humanities building to be used for music, speech-drama instruction and rehearsal areas. The fall of 1972 was the beginning of our second century in the city. Since its inception in 1869. the physical changes in Augsburg's campus have been numerous, reflecting the phenominal changes in the attitudes and interests of our society. Considering the society today, its lifestyles and its goals. Augsburg’s involvement will be centered on the commitment to services to the city. 43 Involving Oneself Changes in Student Life by Mary Ratzlaff The first Augsburg students were nearly one hun- dred per cent Lutheran males with a Norwegian back- ground. Today. Augsburg's community is a hetero- geneous one with a diverse set of religious and ethnic backgrounds. The first Augsburg students were also governed by a strict code of conduct which outlawed drinking, dancing, card-playing, and viewed the theater and movies with suspicion. It is ironic that a large per- centage of the present Augsburg students spend a great deal of their leisure time participating in the very activities that were outlawed by the first administra- tion. The urban environment with such features as the Guthrie Theatre and Theatre in the Round, in fact, serve as drawing cards for Augsburg rather than being considered secular and immoral. The incoming freshmen of Augsburg find a different welcome than the frosh of the 30 s. 40's, and 50 s. Even up until 1970 when the format of Freshman Wel- come Week was altered, the frosh of yester-year found a great deal of hostility, game-playing and frustration as they were welcomed by the upper-classmen, who did all they could to torment the poor, frustrated frosh all in the name of fun. A two-day summer orientation imparting general information and familiarity with the campus, and providing an opportunity to meet other freshmen replaces the bon-fires. kangaroo courts, buttoning, beanie festivals and freshman - sophomore battles. Other activities reflect a shift in interest among Augsburg students. Sno-Daze has been cancelled and the format of Homecoming has been revised. Societies which in previous years used to have a vital hand in all Augsburg social activities have also changed. There were at one time as many as nine societies each alive and each with its own offerings as far as group ac- tivities were concerned. Today. Augsburg has two girls' societies which have become more service - oriented rather than social. The decline in interest per- haps is some indication of a shift from Augsburg - centered activities to a broader societal commitment. Religious life has also changed over the years. In years past. Augsburg's chapel was required and more students seemed to be accepting of the ideals and of- ferings of the organized church. A liberalization of Augsburg's policy and that of society in general leaves Augsburg students free to choose for themselves what they believe and how they wish to practice their beliefs. This freedom is reflected in policies relating to living situations as well. Students today living in co-ed dorms with no hours must feel much less restricted than those who used to live in separate dorms with hours. The introduction of the no hours policy for girls oc- curred in 1970. and the first co-ed dorm was initiated in 1971 when two floors of Memorial Hall were assigned as women's residences and one floor was assigned as a men’s residence. The place of athletics has had some reversals as far as the Augsburg community is concerned. Previous to 1906 intercollegiate athletics were seen in a dim view. The reason was because some felt competitive sports were incompatible with divinity school ideas. However, in 1906 there was a small student rebellion. Students protested and said they would not go to their classes if the gym was not open more hours. In 1908 basketball became an informal activity and they had outside competition for the first time. In the early days, the Auggies played the Minnesota Gophers in basketball and even beat them occasionally. This interest in sports increased until its peak in the late 50 s and early 60's when the college athlete be- came the epitome of a man for every college co-ed. These were the days when Joe College (athlete) met Betty Coed (Homecoming Queen). The concept of athlete as ultimate and beauty queen as ecstacy has changed with the oncoming pragmatism of the late 60’s. The college athlete is now labelled jock and consequently his status has changed. The interest in sports now at Augsburg is one of community pride rather than individual accomplishment. The physical appearance of the Auggie student society has changed with the times. The beards and longer hairstyles of the first students are not an un- common sight. The years in between had shorter hair- cuts. greased back longer hair and butches. Casual- ness and individuality are the key words of today. Stu- dents dress as they feel and no longer need to con- form to strict dress codes. Students at Augsburg have always somehow felt a need to become involved in social action. The earlier involvements entailed the anti-liquor crusade which was organized in 1881 as the Norwegian Total Abstin- 46 ence Society which was under the whole prohibition movement. In more recent years they have involved themselves in social reform in women’s rights, social security action, economic boycotts, racial-equality movements, anti-war movement, population control, and environmental and consumer protection. Although the causes have been different over the years, the in- volvement has indicated a sincere interest in the bet- terment of the human spirit. Today's students' con- cern for their fellowman is seen in such programs as Crisis Colony. CHR, and various voluntary social and political involvements. Although Augsburg students superficial appearance and attitudes have changed greatly over the years, their basic interest in the goodness and aesthetic qualities of man has remained constant. Augsburg's early administrators rejected the ivory-tower” con- cepts that so many other colleges held and still do. Augsburg has been a party to the belief that education should relate to and involve itself in the community. 47 The Change to 4-1-4 “A New Perspective in Learning” by Diane Forsberg Change is a continual process on any college cam- pus. Augsburg is no exception. 1972-1973 marked a change in curriculum at Augsburg: the 4-1-4 calendar. What is the 4-1-4 Calendar all about? It consists of four courses during fall semester, one course in Jan- uary (Interim), and four more courses during spring semester. Each semester runs for 14 weeks, while the Interim in January divides the semesters allowing students to concentrate in one subject area for one month. Students meet on Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays for three 60-minute courses, or for two 90- minute classes each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the semesters. The 4-1-4 Calendar, then, in- volves nine courses per year: requiring 35 courses for graduation. The 4-1-4 Calendar was previously adopted in private colleges affiliated with Augsburg, including Macalaster. Hamline. St. Thomas, and St. Catherine. Especially favorable among students, after the adoption of the 4-1-4. was the co-ordination of courses among the five colleges. Inter-campus buses were provided for this purpose to transport students between them. One freshman student thought of it this way: Since every other college in the Twin Cities is on the 4-1-4 system, we should be also, so that classes can be co-ordi- nated. According to most Augsburg students. Interim is the highlight of the 4-1-4 Calendar. During this time stu- dents are able to choose a major field of interest and concentrate on it. The possibilities are unlimited. Stu- dents have the opportunity to study not only through- out the United States, but also abroad in many dif- ferent countries. Some positive reactions from students at Augsburg as to Interim are as follows: It's good to have a month break providing your class isn't too concentrated. It's an excellent time for tours and trips. The Interim gives an opportunity to get a break from the every-day humdrum of classes. It's a time we can relax and yet do something thought provoking. Interim is a lot of fun. It's great for travel Since you don't have too much to do. you can explore the cities and stuff. January Interim is good for relaxation and concentration. The advantage of the 4-1-4 is the freedom of Interim to ex- plore a subject in depth and or to study in modes that would not be possible during a regular term. Interim term yields many excellent opportunities and many new classes that are available that normally wouldn't be. One advantage of the 4-1-4 is the opportunity during the Interim to do that which I've always wanted to do ■ leave Augsburg for a while to learn. The encounter model of education, with half of the class time spent in the com- munity. is one that should be pursued far beyond one month periods, but into entire semesters and a whole year. Although there seemed to be few negative reactions to Interim at Augsburg, there were some complaints. Many complained that the load of work in the space of only one month was considerable - especially for science majors. One such student stated quite em- phatically. “The month is nice IF you do NOT take a science course.” On the other hand, others claimed that Interim was just a “vacation.” Selection of courses was another area where some students found fault. One student said that there were only special courses offered and not enough involving majors. Another common wail was It was so hard for me to get back into the semester after Interim. The opportunities during Interim seem to outweigh all the negative aspects. In spite of the favorable reactions to Interim, most responses to the 4-1-4 system itself were less positive. The switch from the quarter system over to 4-1-4 was difficult for many upperclassmen. Freshmen, who had never experienced the quarter system, were much more approving. The Calendar Committee, when they were yet un- decided as to the adoption of the 4-1-4 calendar, ac- FAR LEFT: Professor Holum mops up the lab. LEFT: One Interim program offered a trip to Rome. TOP CENTER: Richard Sargent and John Mitchell take a break. RIGHT: During a biology lab. a girl dissects a piglet. BOTTOM CENTER: Mrs. Baltina helps Diane Forsberg sched- ule her spring classes. knowledged the fact that the change would not be favored by the majority of the student body, at least not at first. According to a Calendar Committee report in the summer of 1971. We are aware that the majori- ty of our current student body does not favor a shift to 4-1-4. The committee also felt at the beginning of its deliberations that 4-1-4 was the least desired calen- dar. But after considering other calendar alternatives, they stated. We were finally forced to concede that 4- 1-4 has for Augsburg more advantages and fewer dis- advantages than any other calendar.” Major goals cited for the new program included: 1) that it would prove viable. 2) that it would encourage the transfer of stu- dents. 3) that it would encourage and enable sound academic programs. 4) that it would encourage co- operative programs with the Twin City private colleges as well as with St. Olaf. 5) that it would assist with re- cruiting new students and admissions, and 6) that it would be financially feasible. One major disadvantage of the 4-1-4 system, ac- cording to popular student opinion, concerns the length of the semesters. Most students claimed that the terms were much too long, not only the terms but also the classes. A student exclaimed. 90-minute lectures are too long!” Another major disadvantage cit- ed was that the quarter system was much more flexi- ble than 4-1-4. Students are not able to take as many classes, therefore credits are restricted, and course loads are increased. Classes seemed more concentrat- ed. especially the work load at the end of semesters. Classes and subjects were thought tc lack variety and to be limited. You're stuck in a major right away. 50 stated one protesting student. A major complaint among students was that vaca- tions and breaks were considerably shortened. One major disadvantage of 4-1-4 is that there's LESS VA- CATION TIME! exclaims a junior at Augsburg. Many students had favorable comments about the 4-1-4: There's variety in scheduling from day to day. it affords you the opportunity to do practical work in your major and breaks up the routine of daily classwork. There's more time to understand what is going on in your classes ANO more of a chance to get involved with people and organizations outside of school, giving one a chance to put to use what has been learned. There's more free time for studying or working and you don't have to look at the same teacher five days a week. There are more programs available now that weren't be- fore. and it offers a new perspective to learning. You can cover more material and learn it better as there's more time to cover it thoroughly. Christmas can truly be a Vacation as there's no unfin- ished work left behind. There's more work, less free time: IT KEEPS US OFF THE STREETS. I don't have to cram so much material into such a short period of time - thus I don't feel as pressured. OUT EARLY IN SPRING! The 4-1-4 Calendar was considered a success by many in its first year of trial, while others decided that they would just have to bear with it. appreciating the good aspects. Ending on an optimistic note: 4-1-4 offers a new and exciting challenge for Augsburg students of today and tomorrow. LEFT: A class wearily waits until the end of the class period. TOP CENTER: A last minute paper appears in a typewriter. CENTER: Con- ducting an experiment in physics lab. Hank Daum patiently works with his equipment. BOTTOM CENTER: Miss Joel intently tries to figure out the answer to a question about registration. RIGHT: While Jeff King holds a sheep brain. Kathy Plunkett points out to Dr. Mickclborg a part that she and Jeff have found. 51 Alumni Augsburg Grads in the Community by Diane Young The Alumni Office is part of a three - faceted organi- zation made up of Student Development. Admissions and the Alumni Offices. The function of these individ- ual offices is almost undefinable since they have a sense of unity and thus share duties and responsibili- ties. All three offices seek out and contact prospec- tive students, set up programs to increase the students resources and possibilities and work at initiating close ties between students, alumni and community. The Alumni Office has a large number of people working with it. There are 8500 alumni on its mailing list and the office works hard at keeping in touch with all of them. This number includes approximately 3800 ABOVE: Talking to youth is a part of Shirley Dahlen's job as a coun- sellor for Hennepin County Court Services where it is her responsi- bility to find foster homes for children. An Augsburg grad. Ms. Dahlen. holds a position on the Alumni Board of Directors. CENTER: Mr. Berg and Mr. Pautz. former Auggies. are realtors for Pautz- Franklm Realty. Mr. Haley (standing), an Augsburg alumni, is attorn- ey for their company. TOP RIGHT: The Honorable Martin 0. Sabo raps for order in the Minnesota House of Representatives where he is the Speaker. A former Augsburg student. Mr. Sabo is a member of Augsburg's Board of Regents. FAR RIGHT: During a chapel service, faculty member Philip Quanbeck. an Augsburg grad, listens atten- tively. 80TT0M RIGHT: A public relations man for Control Data. Gary Lohn. an Augsburg alumni, works for Augsburg as a member of the Alumni Board. in the Twin City area. 2400 in outside Minnesota and 2300 outside of the state. The Alumni Office keeps track of these alumni through a Board of Directors which oversees the programs carried on by the class representative, city captains and state chairmen. Class representatives keep their classmates informed through letters about the programs and activities of the college. Recruitment of new students and the scheduling of college activities for their community or state are a part of the function of the city captains and state chairmen. Parents, too. play an active role in the Alumni Office programs. There are parents committees set up to contact other parents of students and alumni, and once again to aid in the recruitment of new students. The Parents Program consists of four specific events during the year. They are Welcome Week. Fall Family Fest. Parents Day and Commencement Noon Lunch- eon. Along with alumni and parents the senior class plays a major role in the Alumni Office programs. Through the Senior Challenge Program a donor will contribute three dollars for every dollar that a senior contributes. Promotion of this program is done by the Senior Class officers. Senior Core Group and staff personel. The underclassmen also are a vital part of the work- ings of the Alumni Office since it is for them that much of the work is being done. Two programs were designed this year with just the student in mind. They are the 52 “Stop-Out Day” program and the Internship program. The Alumni Office could not function without the Alumni Director. Jeroy Carlson. He is responsible for organizing many of the committees and he is the one that makes those first contacts which keep the com- mittees and programs going strong. He often recruits students himself working closely with the Financial Aid Office and Admissions, and through contacts with alumni, parents, and others in the teaching and busi- ness world many doors are being opened for the Augs- burg graduate. Whenever possible, these people are contacted so that the graduate gets out of the pile of applicants and into the interview section. The Alumni Office has various responsibilities but its main function is that of a resource center. It is in this office that students past, present, and future have a common goal - the advancement of Augsburg College and its students. Here is where one can find financial aid for a student in need, a reference or contact for future employment, practical experience while still in school, and alot of human warmth - an important part of Augsburg College. There are over sixty members of the Augsburg faculty and staff that are Augsburg graduates or at- tended Augsburg at one time in their college career. Al- so there are many generations of families represented at Augsburg because of the recruiting by the Alumni and Admissions Offices - names familiar to this cam- pus are those like Quanbeck. Dahlen. and Torstenson who have helped make Augsburg a unified school among alumni and students. Among alumni, there are many interesting people with unique careers. Most present students never hear about the many diversified fields of endeavor in which 54 LEFT: Mrs. Judy Hill is the mother of two preschool boys, but also holds the position of Vice President of Roman’s Incorporated, dealing with commercial interior design, and works for American Iron and Steel Institute of New York in the capacity of Public Relations. An Augsburg grad- uate. Mrs. Hill presently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. BELOW: Jeroy Carlson. Director of Alumni and Parents' Programs, talks with Rick Olson and Dorothy Ta- naka during the Parent's Day Banquet. BOTTOM: Former Auggie Jim Peterson holds the position of Advisor to the Governor He is discussing the budget with Governor Wen- dell Anderson. RIGHT: Dr. Leiand Sateren. Augsburg grad- uate and presently Chairmen of Augsburg's music depart- ment. directs the choir. Augsburg graduates are involved. Augsburg grads include a Miss Minnesota, research chemists, sales- men. teachers, politicians, artists, social workers, lawyers, doctors, and executives in varied capacities. As Augsburg makes an impact on students today, the alumni, too. feel the lasting impression of Augs- burg in their lives. Judy Hill, a 1962 graduate reflects. “The real value of education is learning how to think, and Christian education provides the added dimen- sion of the spiritual fabric of life. With these two assets firmly in hand one is then capable of a positive direc- tion in life. Augsburg provides a framework in which both qualities can be developed and enhanced.” Career Planning and Placement A New Focus on Self Awareness by Granton Larson The philosophy guiding the Placement Service of Augsburg’s Center for Student Development has changed radically in the last couple of years. Until re- cently. Placement was paramountly concerned with finding jobs for graduating seniors. The emphasis has now shifted to career development and life style prep- aration with placement being the final step in a four- year process of soul-searching and decision-making. The shift in emphasis began last year under the di- rection of Ms. Fern Martinson. To signal its new func- tions to the Augsburg community, the Placement Of- fice elaborated its name to Career Planning and Placement.” The new thrust has been developed furth- er this year by CPP's new director. Ms. Patricia Olsson. Essentially. Ms. Olsson understands CPP's new tasks as emanating from a redefinition of terms. Traditional- ly. a career has been defined largely as a money-mak- ing job. Presently, there is a growing recognition that career implies much more. In most cases, a career becomes an all-pervasive life style, a way of acting, thinking and being which cannot be abandoned at the office or stuffed into a briefcase at will. This is perhaps a belated realization in a society where role playing has become the name of the game. Nonetheless, it is an in- sight which will have significant and far-reaching repur- cussions throughout the collegiate community. Certainly the most drastic alteration of thinking de- manded by the career equals life style assumption is this: if the task of the college is to be that of preparing its students to make a life rather than merely to make a living, then life style preparation must imply a total commitment by all the people involved in the educa- tion of the student. Ms. Olsson believes that in a society momentarily plagued by a tight job market and more permanently beset with an onset of added leisure time, the liberal arts college can provide a relevent and unique career preparation. In contemporary society. she stresses, “more than job-orientated skills are important. In anticipation of healthy living, people must also be prepared with extra competencies, such as proficiency in human relations. Increasingly, the Augsburg curric- ulum is searching for ways to improve the willingness and the ability of its students to relate to the people as well as the things around them. Two programs which are at least in part geared to this goal are Conservation of Human Resources (CHR) and the Metro Urban Stud- ies Internships Program (MUSIP). But again Ms. Olsson emphasizes that this task cannot be conveniently as- signed to one office and a couple of special programs. Developing special competencies must bring into play the vast resources of the entire academic environ- ment of Augsburg College on behalf of the student. Ideally, career-life style choice should be a rational process. However, if he is to proceed rationally, the student’s decision-making skills must be developed. Only then can he leave college in control of his life and destiny. CPP has developed several specific objectives and a step-by-step procedure which it believes can help guide the career development process. The key ob- jective is to stimulate a three-fold awareness: self, educational and career. Most fundamental is self- awareness. A penetrating and sometimes disturbing personal assessment must be undertaken. The student must understand his abilities and competencies, interests and values, and personal characteristics be- fore direction can be given to his life. The next crucial awareness is educational, which means comprehend- ing the educational environment, the relationship of career choices and educational requirements, and the opportunities in specific institutions and programs. Lastly, career awareness must be sought. This entails knowledge of career opportunities and life styles that are reflected in different types of work and job open- ings. Ms. Olsson and her staff feel that if these three levels of consciousness can be implanted in the student mind, he will be better equipped, in Ms. Olsson’s words, with planning skills and with an understanding of the interrelatedness of life styles, leisure, occupa- tions. and the variety of factors that may affect job satisfaction and success. The first step in career development begins even be- fore the student becomes a part of Augsburg College. During the admissions stage the prospective stu- dent builds expectations of what Augsburg can do for him. At this point. CPP and the Admissions staff feel 56 that Augsburg has a responsibility to honestly and straightforwardly promise only those things which can be delivered. The college must help the student pre- assess what experiences he can expect to have during his college days. After entering college, the student's first task is to assess himself. Through the curriculum, personal and group counseling, occupational tests, life planning labs, and interaction with faculty and staff, the student can learn more about himself, clarify values, and ex- plore tentative major areas. On CPP charts this agoniz- ing ordeal dominates the freshman year. In theory, the process will eventually culminate during the sophomore year in hypotheses formation or tentative ideas of where the student can fit into the real world. At this point. Ms. Olsson considers aca- demic advising crucial as major plans are solidified. To further assist students at this critical point in their decision-making, departments are being encouraged to sponsor at least one career development seminar a year to expose all its major students to career op- portunities and role models. This spring, another in- novation. Stop Out” Day provided 70 Augsburg stu- dents with one-to-one career exploration experiences with alumni and resource people in the Minneapolis area. The college junior might well engage in reality testing.” If self-assessments are valid, the student must confront the work world as a participant in order to verify his assumptions about himself. Such en- counters can be accomplished through field experi- ence and student teaching in education, internships. MUSIP. and CHR classes. Finally, as a senior, the collegiate must sell him- self” to a prospective employer. This stage naturally « assumes a career decision. If the student reaches it. the services of CPP can be especially helpful. The job- seeker needs to know about appropriate job-hunting techniques and behaviors. The various academic de- partments are again asked to assist by holding job- seeking seminars for seniors to discuss resumes, have mock interviews and develop other selling self skills. In relation to these seminars, each department is en- couraged to compile a paper or brochure showing the relationship of its major to potential careers, including an action plan on how to find the most success with that major. CPP also publishes a newsletter and main- tains a hotline in the College Center to keep seniors abreast of job opportunities. Several Center for Student Development staffers have worked along with Pat Olsson to formulate the ca- reer development concept. According to Director Ols- son, Marrianne Sander. Director of the Student Devel- opment; Rick Thoni. Director of Student Development Resources; Elizabeth Gama. Career Development Co- ordinator; and Solveig Swendseid, Assistant to the Director of CPP have been especially helpful. The pro- gram these men and women have structured is consid- ered revolutionary and unique on a nation-wide level. The real impact of this new approach to placement will have to be effectively gauged sometime in the fu- ture. However. CPP feels that it has arrived at a viable battle plan for increasing ihe marketability of the Augsburg degree. Although placement statistics are misleading and incomplete, a substantial percentage of the seniors who utilized the services of CPP last year were placed. The ultimate goal of the Career Planning and Place- ment Office and. in a broader sense, of Augsburg Col- lege is to create people who are humanly effective. Ms. Olsson describes the humanly effective or self- actualized person as always being in the process of growing. He knows himself. she believes, and is consciously competent, creative, flexible to change, sensitive to others, and is characterized by dedication to something bigger than himself. The task of the college which aspires to greatness in the minds and hearts of those who know it is to graduate such men and women. 57 Expressions Conservation of Human Resources Learning About People by Sharing Writer's Note: Augsburg College, with its emphasis on urban involvement, is in the process of reevaluating its role in a rapidly changing society. Since Augsburg deals with these questions in the midst of the city, it is a practical setting for a program that at- tempts to break down barriers between the community and its correctional and reha- bilitative institutions. by Emmett Smith All of us are aware that sometimes we suffer separa- tion from others, and all of us should realize that over- coming separation is vital to human growth and life. When separation is prolonged, there is grave danger of human potential rotting away. This is the ultimate threat to those who endure the alienation of imprison- ment and hospitalization. This is a threat that CHR tries to help people overcome. The Conservation of Human Resources program had its beginning in 1969. under the innovative leadership of Cal Appleby. The program is still in its infancy in terms of the ranges of possibilities that lay before it. The class program is referred to as a co-learning model because of the various lifestyles and backgrounds rep- resented by participants, all of whom can offer other dimensions of learning in additon to textbook and in- structor's knowledge. Of the 70-plus courses offered by CHR. a total of 25 have been offered in non-correctional settings, such as Trevilla of Robbinsdale (for the handicapped). Anoka and Hastings state hospitals, and St. Peter State Se- curity Hospital. In addition, courses are also offered at Circle-F. a Minneapolis drop-in center for the emo- tionally disturbed, and in the state prison system. The CHR class-model, which is composed of ap- proximately 1 3 residents, and 1 3 students and other community people, gives credit to all class partici- pants alike, upon successful completion of course- work. They meet together, one night a week, usually in three-hour sessions, and all are required to do the same work. Courses offered vary from philosophy and Afro-history to studies of crime and society, and fine arts. To plan classes. CHR seeks out residents and insti- tutional staff to find out what kinds of classes would best serve the needs of both groups. After some spe- cific needs are decided, the catalogs are researched and a course that best meets these needs is selected, or is designed when necessary. Of much value to resi- dents in the prison setting are exposures to an alter- native lifestyle, along with the realization that they too can compete in an academic atmosphere and have a chance to meet with people other than the prison pop- ulation. For the severely handicapped. CHR opens up new life vistas. They discover, though their bodies may be crippled, they too can be accepted as people and that they are as sharp or sharper mentally than many of the community and college students who make up the remainder of the class. For the community person, these classes serve to destroy long-held stereotypes about the labels society has placed on people and to make them more aware of problems faced by people in Minnesota's institutions. In addition, there is a hu- manist adventure that can be shared by everyone. There is no charge to the residents and staff of any institution to attend CHR classes. Tuition paid by Augs- burg and community students goes to the college, not to CHR. Augsburg makes office space available and gives the program access to college facilities, such as printing-and-mailing. bookkeeping, and use of space on campus for special programs and some class meet- ings. Most importantly, the college gives credit to resi- dents and institutional staff who take CHR classes. Because of this situation. CHR depends on outside sources for support. Central to the correctional part of the program have been grants from the Minnesota Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention and Con- trol. CHR also seeks support from private foundations, companies and citizens. Another important area of fund-raising has been benefit programming. Through the years. CHR has of- fered public events such as seminars, concerts and dances. In November a seminar on suicide was spon- sored in the College Center. This was followed by a '57 style Sock Hop at Si Melby Hall in February. The dance was emceed by Michael O'Shea, of WYOO radio, and featured a movie. Beach Party. as well as dancing to live music and records. There were contests and draw- ings. and local merchants donated over $125 in prizes. Admission to these events is by specified donation, usually between one and three dollars, so that as many as possible can afford to attend. In addition to the vital purpose of fund-raising, this type of programming helps make the community aware of CHR. One cannot claim CHR is so total in its effect on par- ticipants that it represents anything so complete as a new lifestyle—though the program more than manages to fill the lives of all who run it (and though some in the program would very heartily beg to differ!) Indeed. CHR has exerted profound influence in providing op- portunities to change lives. For instance, in the case of ex-offenders who took CHR courses inside the walls, some since have been provided scholarship assistance through CHR and the U. of M. HELP Center in attending university classes while on parole. 61 CHR brings together people of so many different backgrounds, it can never be implied the program gives supreme value to any one way or style. But CHR does help to break down barriers between people and over- come the irony in separating people from their fellows with the avowed purpose of better equipping them to deal with others. Today that may be of critical im- portance. If the critics are correct in characterizing this society as fragmenting, and spinning off into ever smaller, more vehement and increasingly bitter communities of frustrated interests and goals, then CHR offers a vehicle to transcend these differences. As human re- spect and understanding wane, the need for precisely those qualities in solving human problems grows. In addition to an opportunity to learn in a unique setting, be it the hospital ward or the prison cell hall, students in CHR have a chance to recognize their differences, learn respect for different views, and more, to rec- ognize all our underlying common humanity. CHR has been called a 'radical' departure in learning. What is most radical, perhaps, is the potential CHR's philosophy may offer to defuse radicalization. When one knows his fellow man as a human being, it is no longer as easy to conceive of him as an abstraction, to be merely supported or opposed as one's ill humor and political will-of-the-wisp dictates. CHR is only one program. It does not provide an- swers for the prison problem.' nor is it a cure-all for 'alienation' and 'institutionalization.' It is very vulner- able to misuse. A fe critics and some students in CHR express the sentiment that CHR classes are a ticket to an easy grade. The way the program seems to work, however, these people have to ask themselves whether they honestly participated. There is nothing easy about learning to understand: we spend so much of our time learning not to. There are no more frontiers, at least not in the way Americans have traditionally understood frontiers. All men have to learn to live together, there being no more room to dispose of those we once had the luxury of labeling deviant' and 'undesirable.' To survive, we must acknowledge the humanity of others. CHR speaks to that cause. 63 'U Project Friendship To Be a Friend and Care LEFT: A girl swings from a iopc in the hayloft. ABOVE: Hello. Mrs. Cow. TOP: A big brother and his little brother enjoy a romp on the grass. RIGHT: Project Friendship gives people a chance to get to Know other people. by Linda Hansen Can we ride horses? ... Do they have a horse? Three 13 year old girls and one 9 year old are standing m the middle of an empty field attempting to cajole five circling horses into letting them have a ride. Un- fortunately the horses decided to be impolite and did not oblige. In their disappointment the girls returned home and made a fort in the hayloft with the help of a half a dozen curious kittens. The night ended in a ghost story telling contest in which everyone lost be- cause everyone got scared! Such a scene is typical on Project Friendship’s an- nual trip to the farming community of Audabon, Min- nesota. Project Friendship, however, entails much more. It means: To be a friend. To be genuinely in- terested in the child's ideas and activities. To accept him exactly as he is and appreciate him as a unique individual. To share his problemsand triumphs. Project Friendship is a one to one big sister or big brother - little sister or little brother relationship be- 64 tween Auggies and inner-city children in the near-by neighborhood. The project was started in 1963 as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. This year Mrs. Sally Haik along with Sister Robert Mary at Holy Rosary School have co-ordinated the children’s program. At Augs- burg. Becky Branham and Lily Barjari co-ordinated the Auggies. This year, all four leaders decided that the junior high age group had a greater need for a per- sonal relationship with a big brother or sister. There- fore. there are many seventh, eighth, and ninth graders in this years group that had previously not been in Pro- ject Friendship. There are approximately three group activities a year held so that everyone can get acquainted and can enjoy activities that big and little appreciate and find difficult to do individually. Project Friendship is run independently. Each pair of brothers or sisters meets regularly, approximately once a week, to play games, draw, make an art object, wash a car. explore the city or watch the clouds and just be friends. Project Friend- ship is people! 65 Student Government Students Working for Students by Jeanne Edman The words Student Government are nothing new to the Augsburg campus. Most students are well aware of the elections it holds and maybe even know a few people involved in it. but do they know the other as- pects of the Student Government? What are some of its activities and how are they funded? Who is involved and what are their feelings about Student Govern- ment? What are some of its accomplishments this year and what are the hopes of the future? The Student Government is funded mainly by $25.00 taken from each Augsburg student’s general fee. This year an extra $5.00 referendum was added in order to improve its programs. Included in the Student Govern- ment budget are the Aup.sburp.ian, the Echo, the Dark- room, and the Program Commission. The Auesburgian. co-edited by Nancy Holland and Renee Moritz, is fund- ed partly on a subscription basis and uses its funds from Student Government to keep subscription rates down. The Echo has significantly been expanded thanks to the extra financing that it received from the referendum and the hard work of its editor Ken An- derson. The Program Commission is involved in sev- eral projects throughout the year. It is directed by Bill Moos and provides much of the entertainment on the campus including the big name concert, dances, mov- ies and increased daytime planning. It also helps with 66 Homecoming and Sno-Daze. Other projects aided by Student Government are Project Friendship, religious and community affairs. Student House for Prospective Students, the Little Theater and CHR. The Student Gov- ernment hopes the latter two will eventually be fi- nanced by the administration in future years. Working along with the community is becoming more important in Student Government. This year Augsburg supported the United Fund by its Appeal Day. It also sponsored a Blood Donor's Drive on campus. The Student Government this year was extremely well run.” according to faculty representative Dr. Gustafson. He felt the money has been handled well and that it was one of the most financially successful councils he has been a part of. A lot of this credit has LEFT: Meeting in the Century Room. Student Council conducts the affairs of the Student Government. TOP CENTER: Student Government President for 1973-74. Mary Olson, participates m a pre-election debate. ABOVE: A student ballots on election day. BOTTOM CENTER: President Scran Olson and Vice President Andy Momson serve the Student Govern- ment. 67 been given to President Seran Olson and Vice Presi- dent Andy Morrison. Both have put many long hours of hard work into administering the finances of the gov- ernment. They must be constantly checking on the fi- nances and looking for the most efficient ways of us- ing these funds. With all the activities involved in the government this can be a very difficult job. Besides watching the funds, the administration of Student Government is also involved in many com- mittees including Board of Regents, the administra- tive staff. Educational Policies Committee and any other committees affecting the student body. These committees all have student representatives. This is very important according to Seran who feels students who pay for a significant portion of the expenses should be listened to.” The effectiveness of the Student Government can be illustrated by the changes in visitation rules in the last few years. Working along with the Housing Committee, the Student Government has succeeded in increasing the time from only a few hours on certain afternoons to the present 24 hour open dorm policy in Urness Tower. Another change is the co-ed housing. Along with the success of Student Government comes many frustrations. Seran and Andy feel the lack of time interferes with the time needed for friends and studies. With all the time spent working in Student Government they sometimes feel more like a part of the administration than part of the student body. Con- flicting opinions between the administration and the students can create the feeling of being on a tight rope.” Finding capable people who are dedicated and 68 LEFT: A sign announces the ar- rival of the Bloodmobile at Augs- burg. sponsored by Student Gov- ernment. BOTTOM: The Real Thing is part of the programming of the Student Government organ- ization CORA RIGHT: Ed Policies Committee meets to determine educational standards. BELOW: Students are entertained by a one- man-band during lunch hours. willing to spend a lot of time in government can also be a problem. Over-all. the participants in the Student Government feel the year has been successful. Seran feels one rea- son is because the administration was very open in listening to the students and their government. Ac- cording to Seran. the Student Government is more ef- fective because of its increased professionalism. Personally. Seran feels her experience has been very rewarding. She finds now she knows how far she can push herself and most important she knows more effective ways of dealing with people. She also thinks she has learned as much in one year of Student Gov- ernment as in three years of sitting in classrooms. As to the future of Student Government, the new President Mary Olson and Vice President Tom Danger are optimistic. They feel that Student Government is being recognized throughout the Augsburg commu- nity. This recognition can result in changes in the up- coming year. Some changes of top priority in Mary’s mind include setting up a student study curriculum, getting student council members more involved and getting the Student Government more involved in col- lege government. 69 A Focus on Blackness B.S.U. Ideology Editor's Note: The following article was made possible through the efforts of the Black Stu- dent Union in providing the copy and some of the pictures. The organization Black Student Union originated in 1968 with the purpose of facilitating Black students in making the most of their college years, as well as en- couraging the need for Black Unity. The idea for such an organization stemmed from the realization that Black students attending a predominately white insti- tution are subjected to cultural differences. As an or- ganization designed to make these differences known, the B.S.U. through various activities exemplify black collectiveness. The B.S.U. is oriented around two phi- losophies: 1. Black Student survival in white institutions. 2. Preparation for the future. Realizing that an education is of vital importance in today’s society, it is of utmost necessity that Black students matriculate to their fullest capacity. The B.S.U. as an organization purposes to reaffirm its members' education with as many Black experiences as possible. Black awareness among black as well as white is a major objective that is at all times worked toward. BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE IT IS BLACK. PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL 8ECAUSE THEY ARE PEOPLE AN ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF MEMBERS WITH SUCH BEAUTIFUL CHARACTERISTICS CAN BE AS STRONG AS IT IS BEAUTIFUL. WITH BLACKNESS WE PORTRAY BEAUTY. WITH BEAUTY WE CULTIVATE PRIDE. WITH PRIDE WE ESTABLISH A COMMON BOND. WITH THAT BOND WE CONTROL OUR DESTINY. NO MAN IS FREE UNTIL HE CONTROLS HIS OWN DESTINY. LEFT: Debbie Bruce makes the most of her leisure time. CENTER: Jerry Gerisimo raises questions with his Racial and Minority Group Relations class. TOP RIGHT: Stanley Hatcher cues in on a game of pool. BELOW: Afro-American art is displayed dur- ing Black History Week. Black History Week Black History Week was inspired by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a brilliant Black scholar and one of the foun- ders of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Dr. Woodson was also the founder of Black History Study Clubs, editor and publisher of the Jour- nal of Negro History and the Negro History Bulletin which are the oldest two scholarly publications on Black Heritage. Black History Week is designed to honor Black Heroes who made outstanding contributions to the survival of the Race. The African origin of Black Americans are highlighted and the recognition of Black Americans’ historical roots are emphasized. Credit is given to Black Americans who contributed greatly to America's past but were significantly disregarded and left out of the great history books. Its dedication is particularly to the Black Race to take special pride in letting the rest of the world know that they recognize their herit- age even though they were deprived of it for so many 71 hundreds of years. Along with this, it is designed to give other races the opportunity to learn of the culture, language, and contributions of the Black Race to the American society. Black History Week is significant in that it is nation- wide. Black people all over America make special ef- forts in having their heritage recognized and in making it known that they are Black people and are here to stay. This week is a massive movement on the part of all Black people for the purpose of providing awareness and recognition of the Black experience. The goals of Black History Week are obtained through various activities. Activities consisting of displays of art ranging from sculptures to the best in jewelry, book exhibits, dinners and luncheons providing numerous dishes unknown to other cultures, and musical and dramatic presentations and speakers are held through- out the Black communities and in various entertain- ment theaters. LEFT: Syl Jones, in the role of Er- nesto Roma, argues with Arturo Ui in the fall play. BOTTOM LEFT: Dur- ing the flag raising ceremony which signified the opening of Black History Week. Augsburg Black students stand in a salute to their heritage. CENTER: Carmelo Marcilio (8arney) ponders subject matter presented in class. TOP RIGHT: Almaz Abebe reflects while reading a book about her home- land. Ethiopia. BELOW: Black stu- dents get together m the Center be- tween classes. Black History Week at Augsburg College The Black community of Augsburg College held its second annual Afro-American History Week. February 11-17. 1973. Black History Week’s main emphasis was centered on the great contributions and achievements of Black people. Their activities were held on campus and in the Black communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Quite a few of the activities were held off campus due to a lack of participation and appreciation of the Augsburg com- munity. The Augsburg Black community's activities con- sisted of an African Art display, a flag raising ceremony at the College Center, a panel discussion in the Com- mons. a Convocation program and a series of events in the Black House. The Black students at Augsburg felt it is necessary for a Black Week seeing as though it is the only thing held on campus that they relate directly to. It is a chance for the Blackness on Augsburg’s campus to be recognized and not ignored. It is also an opportunity for the Black students to present to the rest of the Augsburg community a learning experience in a Black cultural situation (a way of letting Augsburg see that they are as much a part of the Black experience as every other American.) 73 memos _D ryj. re . Xf SJJ. � •■ rf;. f CO- � v w ci •:■ SJ-? Xw r— Red, yellow, brown . , . Trees bloom with color, while flowers fade . . . Leaves crunch underfoot and deliver their quiet message of something lost But sunshine refuses to let go and the clouds are pushed aside For yet awhile longer. Rushing. . .Cards. . .Confusion. . .Waiting Summer ended, registration began another school year at Augsburg. It was a day filled with the frustrations of class schedules, apprehension of freshmen, and the excitement of seeing old friends. In the following days campus came alive as people hurried off to classes, checked POs. and enjoyed the last days of summer. LEFT: Steve Jeatran leaves the library after an afternoon of study. TOP: A warm sun and green grass make the beginning plunge into the books a little more tolerable. ABOVE: Esther Olson helps a student with her schedule. RIGHT: Pictures for the Auggie were taken in the final stretch of the registration procedure. 79 Learning Through Experience by Shari Holt Education outside the college classroom is a valu- able supplement to students working and applying their experiences within the community. The oppor- tunities are manifold, ranging from internships in so- cial work at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center to student teaching to working with mentally handicapped children in the elementary school. Stu- dents in their various areas discovered the worth of practical experience on the job since some areas of any field come only through experience and just can- not be learned in the classroom. Student teachers realized the actual experience to be much different than role-playing in the college classroom. One student teacher felt she was not given the opportunity to show her abilities and did not re- ceive an actual teaching experience, and yet another felt that she had real freedom to use her ideas and received help from her supervising teacher. Acceptance by the community members to these learners was often harder to come by for some than others. Bruce Olsen, a freshman intern working for Senator J. Robert Stassen expressed a common feel- ing that you don't know quite what to expect or how much you really do know.” Often times the person supervising the work can make it a good or bad ex- perience. A student working with the mentally handi- capped at Emerson Elementary School found real joy in small accomplishments that were major hurdles for these youngsters. Encouraged by her supervising teacher, her interests expanded into research on the development of their personalities and capabilities. Field experience as a part of the curriculum requires less time than internships or student teaching yet pre- pares the student with valuable insights into their specialized areas. In a changing society with its overcrowded job mar- ket. there has been a general feeling that in the future students be more informed in their fields as to what will be expected of them. LEFT: Jeff Mueller pauses for a minute under the Capitol dome. Jeff has an intern- ship at the Capitol through the political science department. CENTER: Janis Carl- son helps some girls in the library at the school where she student teaches. TOP RIGHT: Lois Wattman discusses business with Mike Sieben. legislator from District 51B. BOTTOM RIGHT: Vicki Malchow works with a phy ed class. She student teaches at Valley Jr. High. FAR RIGHT: Students raise their hands to ask questions of Tom token. He student teaches junior high health at Rosemount. Soccer An Aggressive and Determined Season On the Augsburg fall sports scene one of the up and coming sports is soccer. The Augsburg team, coached by Rolf Erickson, placed second in the MIAC playing an aggressive and determined season. Led by tri-captains Paul Holmes. Bob Strommen and Brian Rokke the team finished the season with a 5-1-4 record. They were especially strong defensively with only nine goals scored against them. Four of these goals were a result of the game against Gustavus where the Auggies met their toughest rivals in a 4-1 defeat. For the players the season was disappointing. Being an experienced team with many returning players, they felt they could have taken first place. The popularity of soccer is on the upswing. Spectator attendance increased one hundred percent over last year. People are coming out to watch soccer because it is a competative and fast moving game. Fans are be- ginning to realize more and more the excitement and action of a soccer game. To the players soccer is a challenge. Bob Strommen points out. I enjoy it ... There's a little body contact, it's kinda rough, it's a challenge and it’s a little different from baseball, basketball Outstanding players Mark Schneider and Steve Reinarz were chosen to the All-Conference team. Bob Strommen and Mark Bengston received honorable mention. Other determined Auggies included: Gary Anderson. Doug Carlsen. Randy Casper. Dave Grant. Chris Jensen. Steve Kuross. Kurt Miller. Scott Moline. Mike Schmidt, and Paul Wyatt. ABOVE: A young spectator sits among practice balls. LEFT: Paul Holmes dribbles the ball toward the op- posing goal. TOP: Brian Rokke and a Macalaster player scramble tor the ball. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike Schmidt rushes in an attempt to regain possession of the ball. RIGHT: Mark Schneider and an opposing player slide m a desperate attempt to get the ball. M j ' fcvv' - 83 Concerts, Convos and Programming Billy Preston walked on stage with a confident stride and he looked as though he planned on having a good time. Throughout the darkened auditorium the feeling seemed to penetrate and ihe audience moved with Billy Preston. Billy Preston proved to be quite a performer. He has worked with the Beatles. Aretha Franklin. Carole King, and many other top name artists. A Program Com- mission note commented that Preston is “an amazing entertainer who puts his Christian beliefs into his mu- sic and produces a good clean act.” The Preston concert on September 29 was a major fall event, but only the beginning of a number of events. One group. Joyous Celebration , performed reli- gious folk music in the Commons on October 23. Al- though the audience was not exceedingly large, au- dience participation added to the group's performance. A folk festival was held at Augsburg on October 25 and 26. It included concerts, a workshop and a per- formance in the park. Frequently movies were an available option on cam- pus. Some of the better know movies shown this fall were “The Caine Mutiny . “The Chase . The Grad- uate . and Johnny Got hisGun”. Alpha and Omega , a musical written by Augsburg's James Johnson, reflected a more subtle and quieting experience. The production comprised Augsburg stu- dents Singing songs such as: You shall know the truth And the truth shall make you free And the truth shall be A beacon to light the way A reason to kneel and pray For those involved, the program meant a long week of hard work and late rehearsals as well as a meaning- ful participation. Diane Forsberg expressed the feeling that it was fun - although exhausting. 84 LEFT: Billy Preston generates warmth and rhythm through his singing. TOP RIGHT: At a fall convocation. Dr. Fernando Amsa. press secretary for the president of Uruguay, refers to a map of South America. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dave Ray preceded Billy Preston m concert. BELOW: Joyous Celebration entertains m the Commons. Cross Country “A Challenge Even When a Hardship” by Bill Payne Yah. look at the runner coming! Mary Ann. look, it's a runner! Faces rose upall around, jeering, insulting. A scabby mongrel dog snapped at the heels, delighted for once to find someone else’s life being made mis- erable. Urchins sprinted alongside, mocking the run- ner's strides with their own exaggerated leg move- ments. It was a torment of the soul far more bitter than any torment of the body. And through it all. one had to run with measured steps, eyes fixed ahead as if un- aware of the tumult, trying to abolish it by ignoring it Cross country is just one of the ten Minnesota In- tercollegiate Athletic Conference sports that Augsburg participates in. Yet cross country is a peculiar sport. It has a peculiarity inherent in its very nature that makes it one of the few ways that is left for man to ex- press himself unattached, unaided, and unadorned. Physically the cross country race or meet is run on a course in a park or golf course that is four or five miles in length. It is a team sport where at least five men from each of the teams represented all run in the same race, lasting anywhere from 19 to 35 minutes, depending on the length of the course and the terraine. Keeping score at a meet is a very simple thing: as the runners cross the finish line they are given numbers that correspond to the place that they finish in. When all the runners have finished the race, each team adds up the finishing places of their top five finishers which gives the team score for that particular meet. It is the lowest team score that wins the meet. Dick Fischer. Mark Neseth. Bob Wallin. Ron West. Bill Payne. Dan Rodgers, and Gary Wilde are the seven men who make up Augsburg's cross country team for 1972. It was these men who fought for that lowest finishing place, who sacrificed time and energy to reach that all too illusive perfect score, which even the best teams rarely reach. Why? Why even have a sport that punishes and tor- ments mind, body, and soul past the point of reason, past the point of exhaustion? Why do men run? The wisest answer would undoubtedly be given by a child, or a Zen master, or a runner - without saying a word each would start running. Men do run and that is the most profound reason of all for running. It tells us. beyond all words, that men were made for running. We run because we have running bodies, hearts, lungs, muscles, bones ... So men do run. but it takes a certain type of an indi- vidual. a certain type of athlete, who will dedicate him- self to cross country. He must have a genuine desire to run. The only lasting motivation is that which is inter- nalized by him. The pseudo reasons of social accept- 86 ance, maintenance of scholarship status, and like rea- sons are insufficient to adequately motivate the cross country runner to pay the price. To the Augsburg athlete, who paid the price, cross country is. has. and always will have a special meaning. To them cross country is an art. It is an art because it is the ultimate expression of the total human being created without the help of equipment or a ball. It is picturesque, fluid movement of the runner that makes man stand in awe of his art. The long relaxed strides of the runner are a thing of beauty that seem like pranc- ings of the soul. To a runner cross country seems like a natural thing to do. It's fun. It's relaxing.” To some it's a kind of therapy where miles and problems seem to just melt away. Cross country is simply enjoyable for those who have what it takes. It is unique in the aspect that most peo- ple just can't run or don’t dare. It is really exciting to run along in the fall and hear the dry leaves crunch underneath your footsteps. Sometimes when you run early in the morning when the sun is coming up. or late at night when it's dark, you feel suspended in mid- air. You hardly feel the ground underneath you. At times it just seems so effortless, like you're floating. It's liberating because the cross country runner can run anywhere in any weather, in any season, at any time of the day. Of course, there are other aspects of cross country that do not make it as enjoyable because, as in any other artistic pursuit, there is a lot of hard work and dedication involved. But. over and above what may be called some of the negative aspects of cross country, there are those little things that do make it all worth- while. It's having good friends, intense competition, pride, personal satisfaction, the feeling of strength and fitness. You try to do the best you can. You help your teammates, who are your friends, to do the best they can. and any time you accomplish your goal it brings satisfaction.” Cross country is a challenge even when it is a hard- ship; play, even when one slaves at it: fun. even when one hates it. Running at its best is an outpouring, a release from tensions. An hour, two hours of hard training slips away as so many minutes. One becomes tired, exhaustingly tired, but never unhappy. It is work but it seems like only fun exhilerating. satisfying fun. BOTTOM LEFT: Pacing himself. Mark Neseth strides toward the final goal. LEFT CENTER: Augsburg and Bethel runners are side by side at the start of a race. RIGHT CENTER: Gary Wilde out-distances the other athletes. RIGHT: Bill Payne holds his ground against a Duluth runner. 87 Augsburg saw its first winning football season in quite awhile with the fall of 1972. The Auggies. under new Head Coach Bill Caris, went five and four on the season, finishing third in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference behind St. John's and Gustavus. The season began with two shutout victories against River Falls and Eau Claire. A trip to Concordia brought Augsburg its first setback of the season, but the follow- ing week Augsburg fought back to a 31-7 victory over Macalaster. St. Thomas and Gustavus provided tough competition, giving the Auggies their second and third loss. Augsburg rose to the occasion in their next game to beat Hamline by one point. Up against first place St. John’s the Auggies fell to defeat once more. Finishing the season on a victorious note the determined team edged out the U of M Duluth in a 28-27 win. According to Head Coach Bill Caris. The season saw a group of 47 dedicated and determined athletes play up to their potential on most occasions, fall short on a few. but never giving up when things went wrong for them. They never failed to come back after each loss and play better the following week. The two shutout victories at the beginning of the season helped build the necessary confidence that it takes to play and win in the tough MIAC. Every week was a new and exciting challenge. The team displayed industry, loyalty, co- operation. friendliness, and enthusiasm generated by the outstanding leadership of the 1972 seniors: Doug Conboy. Doug Germundson. Don Skoy. Bill Lundgren. and Kurt Boerner. Special recognition went to Don Skoy and Larry Thompson who were chosen to the first ALL-MIAC team and to Doug Germundson who made honorable mention. Doug Conboy was chosen to the second All- Lutheran team and Doug Germundson. Larry Thomp- son. Don Skoy. and Wayne Graves received honorable mention. 88 FAR LEFT: Following a touchdown Lorry Thompson holds up the tootball in jubilation. LEFT: Kurt Boerner tries to break away from an opposing player. BELOW: Jim Sviggum turns to avoid a would-be Gustavus tackier. BOTTOM LEFT: Final instructions are given to the Auggie quarterback by Coach Caris. BOTTOM RIGHT: Con- cordia unsuccessfully tries to stop Wayne Graves from moving down the field. October 13-15 Peace, Hope Understanding It was a weekend filled with many activities, some commonplace, others special because this was once again Augsburg’s Homecoming. The weekend began with the traditional Honor’s Convocation at which the Distinguished Alumni Cita- tions were awarded. The recipients were Ms. Sylvia H. Nelson (’34). Director of Elementary Education in Topeka. Kansas; Mr. W. Donald Olsen (’34). Dean and President of Worthington State Junior College; Mr. Richard F. Pautz ('37). presently president and owner of Pautz-Franklin Realty, and formerly a member of Augsburg’s Board of Regents and Director of Public Relations; and John Werket ('49). coach of the gold- medal winning U.S. speed skating team in the 1972 Winter Olympics. Each was selected on the basis that their lives exemplified the ideals of Augsburg College through their Christian service to society. In the traditional coronation ceremonies Barbara Anderson was crowned the 1972 Homecoming Queen. Other finalists were Nancy Brown. Cindy Emmans. Sandy Holtzman and Carol Juntunen. Immediately following the coronation Augsburg students presented the annual Variety Show. Some of the highlights in- cluded the Rho House Marching Band performing the Minnesota Quick Step to the theme song of ‘‘Hogan’s Heroes”. Randy Ferguson on his guitar, a comical school sequence portrayed in a skit by third floor Urness Tower, and John Mitchell’s film A Rose for Darrell”. A street dance concluded the Friday night activities. Playing from the skyway. HUNDRED AKER- WOOD provided the music while students danced be- low. Bright and early Saturday morning, the Homecom- ing activities began again with alumni seminars, coffee hours and an alumni reunion luncheon. The sports events of the weekend included a soccer game against St. Thomas which ended in a scoreless tie. and the Homecoming football game against league- leading Gustavus. Although Augsburg played a good game they were outscored 9-14. An authentic Scandinavian meal began the evening's activities. The dinner included a relaxed atmosphere and special foods such as lutefisk and lefsa. The at- mosphere changed to one of bidding and excitement as Richard Sargent and Ronald Palosaari auctioned off the first items at the Faculty Auction. Students and faculty competed for such items as a 30 minute air- plane ride over Minneapolis, free pictures from the darkroom, and home cooked dinners. The day ended with the semi-formal Homecoming dance with music provided by RISE SHINE. 90 FAR LEFT: As she watches the game Janet Pollish cringes in frustration. CENTER: The antics of the Rho House Marching Band begin the Variety Show on a light note. LEFT: A visiting band pro- vides halftime entertainment. ABOVE: Queen Barbara Anderson pauses briefly before making her acceptance speech. TOP RIGHT: President Anderson presents an alumni award to Ms. Sylvia Nel- son. RIGHT: Brian Bergand Debbie Lundberg quietly converse as they dance. 91 Election '72 Reflections on the Campaigns by John Arhelger The spector of the 1972 elections of national and state political officials was met with illusive cross party concerns. Although the tendency to abandon straight party alliances was a phenomenon attributed to the general public. Augsburg students predictable found President Nixon an anathema to their own social and moral conception of a successful administration. There was less ambiguity on campus over the pros- pect of Phil Hansen as opposed to Walter Mondale: whereas the race involving Alan Spear and John Cairns epitomized the confusion found of liberal Republicans and Democrats both claiming labor endorsement. The projected coattails effect of a sweeping Nixon victory did not eventuate in Minnesota Republican victories on a state scale. The fact that the conservative faction was all but eliminated completely from the State Legisla- ture stands as testimony to the kind of campaigning President Nixon did not avail his fellow party men. Henry Kissinger's quest for military and political withdrawal in South Vietnam had exasperated many to the point where any wild enthusiasm over George McGovern's poignant criticism would seem redundant. McGovern's organization was born out of such disunity coupled with an innovative inclusion of minority dele- gates in the party nominating process. The non-realiza- tion of the platforms of amnesty for draft resistors, legalization of marijuana and women's rights platforms was done to maximize a political expedient course on McGovern’s part. But totality of Thomas Eagleton's personal revelation and McGovern's constant re- phrasals of positions on economic matters, achieved the same reaction. People truly wondered. The absence of voter registration activity at Augs- burg was indicative of the whole organizational chaos of the national registration drive. Instead the diversion of the democratic funds into media type approaches to counter Nixon propaganda resulted in a less tangible outcome with the onset of a record making Republican landslide, and the state washout brought to mind a calculated effort by voters to consciously split tickets. The press had predicted ticket splitting and people doubtlessly wanted to assert some sort of critical awareness. The last McGovern bumper sticker has long been illegible on the back of an Augsburg supporter's car. 92 Students Join in It has been hypothesized that students in college to- day are more politically involved than they used to be. If the 1972 elections are a valid indication it would seem that the theory is true on Augsburg’s campus. Many students were actively involved in the campaign process, working for Republican or Democratic candi- dates. Participation ranged from door to door canvass- ing to awaiting the results of the November 2 vote at party headquarters. Local campaigns provided numerous opportunities for direct activity by students. These enterprises be- came part of the educational process at Augsburg, whether or not the experience became a part of class. Students pitched in for Phil Hansen. Alan Spear. James Bell. Bill Frenzel. John Cairns and others. Mary Olsen was one student sharing in local efforts, in her case for John Cairns. ”1 worked on the campaign because of the voting record of Frenzel and because I'm a Democrat. Also for the campaign experience. she commented. Other students worked for presidential candidates. Bruce Carlson, a senior, worked in the McGovern cam- paign. After the first week or two of the campaign he felt “McGovern was going to lose because of the affair concerning Eagleton. No matter what I just couldn't sit around. Freshman Jeff Mueller took on the job of Sibley County Chairman to ReElect the President because he felt McGovern's plans were totally unrealistic for the country at this time. (he) always liked and had an interest in politics (and) it was an opportunity so (he) took it. A straw vote held on campus in October showed stu- LEFT: Mike Nelson campaigns (or Phil Hansen at a rally. LEFT CEN- TER: Bumper stickers appear on the back of Augsburg supporters' cars. RIGHT CENTER: George McGovern speaks at Coffman Union on the U of M campus during his fall campaign. BELOV : Campaign lit- erature abounds on tables In the Center. dents favoring McGovern by a small margin. However, the results could be considered inconclusive because only a small number of students voted. Other election activities included campaign speeches by a variety of candidates. Dr. Benjamin Spock gave his views to Augsburg students. He called for with- drawal of all U.S. forces from foreign shores and dis- cussed other portions of the People's Party platform. Local candidates for Municipal Judge Ellis Olkon and Alan Spear's campaign manager also spoke to Augs- burg students. John Cairns and Spear made Augsburg the site of a debate. A post election analysis concluded election activi- ties at Augsburg. Martin Sabo. Majority Leader of the House: David Lebedoff. Democratic party strategist: Representative Gary Flakne: and Robert Coursen. pub- lic opinion analyst and director of the Minnesota Poll formed a panel examining campaigns and their results and relating the whole political process to the events leading up to and occuring on November 2. 1972. 93 The Fall Play “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” The attempts of men to achieve power are an indication of the nature of some humans, and suggest a need that perhaps is inherent in all men. This need may be a driving force determining the lives of many men. while in the meeker it may be a suppressed force so deep within that they may not even be aware of it in others. In this, people allow themselves to be manipulated and propagandized until they realize too late what has happened. Adolph Hitler controlled several countries be- fore the world awoke to his intentions. Arturo Ui reached a peak of power before the Chicago citizens and officials realized his plans. David Colacci portrayed the sometimes personable, sometimes disagreeable, but always manipulative Arturo Ui. The leaders of his following included Ernesto Roma (Syl Jones). Emanuele Giri (Jeff Nelson), and Giuseppe Givola (Mark Good). The main official Hindborough. played by David Brisbin. suggests the German President Hindenburg in Hitler’s time. Similarly, the main gangsters represented the top men in Hitler's Nazi party. Visual effects added a special dimension, and served to connect the events of the play, those of pre-World Warr II historical events, and suggestions of occur- rences here and now. The play was directed by Miss Ailene Cole. A £ LEFT: Dave Colacci reviews the gangsters' situation. TOP CENTER: Andre Patenaude. one of the members of the Cauliflower Trust, tries to get a loan from Hmdborough. BOTTOM CENTER: George Marvin, as the prosecuting attorney, questions Hmdborough (Brisbm). BELOW: Dave Colacci and Syl Jones sneer at Dave Bns- bin. A Busy Fall and a Musical Christmas by Linda Bailey It would not have been at all unusual this fall to walk into either of the Augsburg music buildings and hear one of our organizations practicing for an upcoming con- cert. All of the groups had a busy fall with a number of performances both in and out of the Twin Cities. The band suffered a great loss when Mayo Savold was forced to step down after 22 years as con- ductor. However. Daniel Geldert fit easily into his place and because of his ability kept up the high standards of the band. In addition to a number of appearances here in the Cities, the band went on a weekend tour in November. They traveled to Lamberton and Buf- falo Lake for concerts and re- turned to play a home concert in SiMelby Hall. Both choral club and choir sang in a number of chapel services and at some of the other churches in the area. Choral club, directed by Steve Gabrielson. and ihe orches- tra presented Mozart's Requiem Mass” as one of their fall activities. A special television film en- titled Gunnlaug. with a dramatic score written by Robert Karlen. conductor of Augsburg’s orches- tra. portrayed an ancient Viking saga. The Augsburg orchestra per- formed the music in the film and other Augsburg students depicted the story in dance. The Cabaret Singers and Neo- phonic Brass combined in Decem- ber to put on a joint Christmas program. Neophonic played some modern music arranged by some of its members while Cabaret sang Christmas carols and other fa- miliar Christmas songs. Christmas in the City was a special musical program focusing on the city. It attempted to connect Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ, to the modern city, reveal- ing the deliverance of the cities through the birth of Christ. Through the use of narrations and musical selections the Augsburg musical organizations presented an unusual Christmas program. As a finale the groups combined to sing For unto us and the “Al- leluia Chorus” from Handel's MESSIAH. LEFT: Choir members Arlene Kaufmann. Steve Reznicek. Sam Schmeling and Bonnie Urseth solo in the choral club's presentation of Mozart's ' Requiem Mass. CEN- TER: A Christmas tree brightens the Urness Tower lounge. TOP RIGHT: Santa makes an appearance at the Cabaret Christmas concert. BELOW: The String En- semble provides Christmas carols at the Christmas in the City program. BOTTOM RIGHT: The band performs Grccnsleevcs as part of their contribution to the Christmasconcert. 97 A GALA Affair A Century in the City Dignity and pride pervaded the atmosphere at the official celebration of the “Century in the City on December 14. 1972. The banquet was conducted, nevertheless, in the spirit of fun with such dignified speakers as Governor Wendell Anderson and Aider- man Zollie Green contributing to the merriment. The theme of the entire evening, as proposed by Dr. Oscar Anderson, was GALA. This reflected many of the feelings prevalent throughout the evening such as Go Ahead - Laugh A lot Greeting All Lovely Ac- quaintances ... Gathering All Loyal Auggies. It re- flected in fun some of the personalities involved in the banquet as in “Gathering All Leading Andersons. and in introducing Don Padilla. General Chairman of the Annual Fund and Honorary Banquet Co-chairman. Give A Lot to Augsburg. Alumni, faculty, students, administration, descend- ants of those making Augsburg's location in the city possible and a host of citizen friends conversed with each other. The evening brought Gratification and a Living Awareness of the many who are involved with Augsburg in their different ways. 98 LEFT: Guests enjoy the first course of the evening's meal. CENTER: University President Malcom Moos joins in punch hour conversa- tion. 8ELOW: Student Scran Olson, an Augsburg alumni, and Gov- ernor Wendell Anderson wait for the dinner to start BOTTOM: De- scendants of original donors stand around the Century in the City” plaque, marking 100 years since their relatives made the move to Minneapolis possible. 99 Snow It comes as Tiny glistening stars and touches my nose. A mist of moist cotton floating ... weaving a. an afghan with the shades of an escaping autumn. Hockey A Fun and Exciting Season by Nancy Sandve Looking back at Augsburg's hockey season, as a spectator, the one word to describe their season was fun. Fun from the victory over the Air Force Academy to the last minute loss to Lakehead University in the NAIA tournament. A new addition to Augsburg hockey this year was a junior varsity hockey team coached by Doug Smestad. This team played most of it's games before the var- sity's home games at Richfield Arena. Led by senior co-captains Doug Conboy and Bill Lundgren, the varsity players surprised alot of people in the MIAC by finishing second behind the Gusties. A sports writer from the Concordian stated prior to the season. This week-end the hockey team travels to the Cities to take on a young, tough and ambitious puckster squad from Augsburg. As a surprise to every- one who follows MIAC hockey, the Auggies have put together a powerful threat to the league's top con- tenders. Following an average and disappointing sea- son last year. Augsburg's head hockey tutor. Ed Sauge- stad began to recruit. He brought in nine freshmen to fill the shoes of the retiring seniors, all except one from the Twin Cities. To say that Augsburg's program has some fine years to look forward to would be put- ting it mildly.” Several players received All-Conference awards. They were Bill Ross, goalie; Doug Conboy. defense; Ray Dahlof. wing: and Gary Wilde, center. Honorable Mention was given to John Bergherr. defense: Mike Sack, center; Scott Smith, wing; Dan Hall, wing; and Bill Lundgren. wing. Two of the biggest games this year were the Air Force game when the Auggies beat Air Force. To quote the Concordian again At the Richfield Tournament (January 5-6) Augsburg got a chance to display their wares. Surprisingly the team, who was considered to be the weakest team there, skated away with second r FAR LEFT: Scoff Smith attempts to out manuever the Tommies. LEFT: An Augsburg player moves the puck down the ice. CENTER: Scott Hcywood scores a goal lor Augsburg. BELOW: Goalie Bill Ross blocks a shot. RIGHT: Mike Sack gets ready for the face oil. % 4 m Am I K ttShb. Mur place. In Friday nights action, the team of nine frosh. two sophomores, five juniors, and four seniors literally crunched the Air Force Academy 6-3. They totally dominated play and I don't feel the score indicates the degree to which they did. The other big game was the first game of the NAIA tournament when Augsburg came close to upsetting the home team of Lakehead University. The Auggies played one of the best games of the season. However, with ten seconds left on the clock. Lakehead scored the winning goal. The game was exciting and well played. Ed Saugestad commented. Overall it's been a good year. We had good leadership from our juniors and seniors and talented playing from our freshman, it was a fun year. 103 Interim A Variety of Opportunities and Experiencesc by Diane Young ABOVE: During their interim at Oak Ridge. Tennessee. Dan Peter- son and Jim Steffen operate a machine which scans the body for traces of radiation. CENTER: The Roman aquaducts were one site that students studying in Italy saw. RIGHT: Augsburg students per- form m A Magical Day. a children's play which they wrote. BOT- TOM RIGHT: Dr. Norma Noonan and her group of 17 students view Leningrad from the bow of the Soviet cruiser AURORA on the Neva River. FAR RIGHT: Mark Davis and Beverly Wegge look over the interim catalog. Interim at Augsburg was a new experience for the student body and the faculty. The change from four classes to one offered an unusual assortment of classes. On campus each department had its own special type of classes offered for their students. In the drama department the students wrote and directed their own play. The play was written for children but could be thoroughly enjoyed by people of all ages. In the music department the students were quite busy. Mr. Karlen taught a class in which the students created their own electronic music. They presented a program entitled “Switched-off Beethoven: the Un- tempered Synthesizer.” Eugene Vuicich's interim stu- dents performed a concert of chamber music and an- other one of the music classes performed opera. “Games” was the title of another class in which the students used their imaginations to create their own games. They used ideas from popular games on the market or came up with their own ideas for playing procedures and rules. One of the games made was a women's lib game. The psychology department offered a class called “Creativity.” The students were to observe creativity 104 by visits to such places as the IDS Tower, the Swedish Institute of Art. concerts, special childrens' schools and museums. Some of the students also went to the Guthrie Theater to see Cyrano de Bergerac” and to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater to see My Fair Lady. One of the students said that because of this class he went to more places of entertainment and culture than he would have done on his own in a year. The sociology department went to northern Minne- sota to an Indian reservation where they lived for a week. Connie Lien was one of the students that went V- iwwi and she said of the experience that It was a varied experience. We met a lot of people and did a lot of things in a week's time. It was a lot different from what I expected it to be. I was happy with the overall experi- ence. The students at Augsburg also had the opportunity to go overseas. The political science department took a group of students to Russia to study and observe the Russian people and how they lived under their political framework. One of the students reported that the boys there wear their hair quite short. She also said that there are many countries she may be able to visit dur- ing her lifetime, but the trip to a Communist country, and especially Russia, was one that she only could ABOVE: On its interim tour, the choir performs at the Cannon House Office Building m Washington D.C. LEFT and BOTTOM LEFT: The Mexican interim in- cluded visits to rums of the Aztec civili- zation. TOP RIGHT: Donna Langham solos in the opera production, the first of its kind at Augsburg. 80TT0M RIGHT: Robert Kalen adjusts controls for an on-campus interim project with elec- tronic music. have made because of interim and the fact that Augs- burg made it possible. Mexico was the destination of the Spanish and art departments. One statement made by Laurie Grosser, one of the students who went, was that it was great to see how someone who doesn't know the language can still communicate with people.” Laurie went with the art department to study Mexican art and culture. Those who went with the Spanish class studied the language and were given a first hand opportunity to uti- lize what they knew. One of the special features of interim is that stu- dents from Augsburg can also take classes at other colleges. St. Thomas. St. Catherines’ St. Olaf. and Macalester all share interim classes with the Augsburg students. One student from Augsburg went to Greece with students from St. Olaf. The interim schedule for next year is much more varied and the opportunities for travel are greatly increased. There will be trips to different countries in Europe plus trips to South America available to Augs- burg students. Interim has proved to be a time of new experiences and opportunities. 107 Basketball A Good Season Despite Setbacks by Mary Ratzlaff The Augsburg basketbali team started the season by facing the loss of four of its six tallest players and five of its first eight men. Midway through the season. Mike Meadows, a starting guard, was lost for the re- mainder of the season with a knee injury. The team with starters Brad Olson and Sheldon Anderson, seniors; junior Jeff Dahl and freshmen Jeff Nessler and Bart Davidson, fought to overcome these disadvantages and finished the season in second place behind St. Thomas, with a 12-4 record. The season started off with a loss to South Dakota State at Brookings followed by a five game non-con- ference winning streak which was stopped by Winona State. The MIAC season began with a road loss to St. John's at Collegeville. Two conference victories fol- lowed and a close game against St. Thomas resulted in disappointment for the Auggies. They came back, though, with six wins to add to their conference record. They fell to defeat again at the hands of the Tommies. The end of the season was paced by four more vic- tories and only one loss to the UMD Bulldogs. A high- light for the Auggie team was the District 13 NAIA playoffs at Winona State. The team came within three seconds of pulling off a major upset. Defending champions of the Lutheran Brotherhood Tournament. Augsburg finished second with a one point loss to St. Olaf in the championship game. Mike Meadows. Brad Olson and Sheldon Anderson were named to the All-Tournament team. Coach Lloyd Butch Raymond, in his third year of coaching Augsburg basketball, was honored by being named NAIA District 13 Coach of the Year, and also NAIA Area IV Coach of the Year, the latter including all the schools in Minnesota. Wisconsin. Iowa and Missouri. Senior co-captains Sheldon Anderson and Brad Olson were also given honors. Both were named to the All-MIAC team, and the most valuable player of the MIAC was awarded to Shel. He was also named to the NAIA All-American third team as the only Minnesota player on any of the top three squads. FAR LEFT: Coach Butch Raymond gives advice to his team during a time-out, LEFT: An opposing player is blocked by Augsburg's Bart Davidson. ABOVE: Co-captam Sheldon Anderson goes in for a layup. Anderson averaged over 31 points per game in MIAC action. TOP RIGHT: Brad Olson struggles to get the ball. BOTTOM RIGHT: Jeff Oahl is plagued by the presence of a non-Augsburg player. 109 Wrestling Continues Winning New Coach Tradition by Robby Meyer The big guns of last year were gone. The year looked to be a good one though; a horde of returning letter- men bolstered by some very promising recruits gave the Auggie wrestling corps a mighty image. And indeed they lived up to it. crushing some opponents by more than 45 points and finishing the season with a 20 and 2 dual meet record. At the outset, the team was ranked twelfth nationally. After defeating Wayne State, the sixth ranked team in the nation. Augsburg moved up to rank ninth at mid-season, and finished the year with that rating. It was a transitional year with many newcomers on the team. One of the newcomers was a coach named Grygelko. Coming from a high school that has had al- most twice as many state champions as any other school. Grygelko had his work cut out for him. Augs- burg had a reputation where wrestling was concerned and Mr. G. was expected to keep it going. Needless to say he did. Augsburg not only had a fantastic meet record, but took fourth of sixteen teams in the St. Cloud Invitational, took first in the All-Lutheran Tour- nament. took second in a very close conference tour- nament. and placed two wrestlers in the top six at the NAIA National Tournament. Bill Schmidt surprised everyone taking fourth in the nation at 150 pounds when just three weeks before he had a 15 and 12 rec- ord. Scot Davis placed sixth, ending up the year with a hot streak. But there were others who not only ended the year but also their wrestling careers at Augsburg this sea- son - the seniors. Roger Gorham doggedly removed about a fifth of his body weight to wrestle, yet kept his spirits up week in and week out. Scott Brown was the wild man who was a treat to watch wrestle. He seemed about to explode every time he walked out on the mat. And Kim Anderson was the big fellow who not only wrestled with exceptional grace and skill but was an inspiration to the entire team all season long. The team itself was an odd combination of individ- uals. from the total dedication of some to the exquisite humor of others. A more diverse bunch probably could not be found, nor could one find a group that got along better - coach included. But whatever the personalities, they all knew how to do one thing - win. And win they did. time after time, all season long despite the gruel- ing process of cutting weight, despite the agonizing practices, despite the absence of anything resembling a crowd at most meets. But after all the hours sacri- ficed. all the aching muscles, all the empty stomachs, all the things that did not go right, the team never lost that magical spirit • that esprit de corps” - that spe- cial bouyancy - that made them. 110 LEFT: Captam Jack Solem hooks up his opponent with his legs. CENTER: Burgeson uses his familar turk. TOP: Coach Grygelko reassures Scot Davis as he prepares for overtime wrestling. BOTTOM: Kim Anderson piles up riding time with a deep waist ride. 8EL0W: Schmidt seems to have the situation under control. Parent’s Day Parent's Day is one of four activities especially scheduled for parents during the year. It gives parents a special opportunity to participate in campus events and get involved in campus life. Coffee hours and meal times gave parents a chance to get acquainted with each other and with people on campus. Students offered a view of various aspects of their activities through such events as a basketball game, a talent show and a student led chapel service. Prospective students were encouraged to attend with their parents. Specially scheduled programs were presented to give them an awareness of campus life. Attendance was excellent on February 17. this year's Parent's Day. As Jeroy Carlson. Director of Alumni and Parents Programs, expressed. It was the best ever. 112 LEFT: Parent s Day activities provided an opportunity for parents and students to talk. TOP LEFT: Students entertain parents at Parent s Day activities. BOTTOM CENTER: A little girl charms Myles Stenshoel. TOP RIGHT: Parents and students serve themselves at the Parent's Day Smor- gasbord. ABOVE: Students, faculty and parents get acquainted. 113 Girls' Sports First of Many Successful Seasons by Debbie Walkes Bump. set. spike! Rebound, hit those boards! Are you sure I need one more superior difficulty? ... Where should I be when playing doubles? These are all phrases you are likely to hear if you take a peak into the north court over at Si Melby Hall. What do they mean? Those phrases are announcing the advent or return of interscholastic activities for Augsburg women. This year was the first of many seasons for Auggiettes or women’s athletic teams and it was in- deed successful. The volleyball team, coached by Joyce Pfaff. finished with a season of 9-2; the basket- ball team under Margie Neugebauer went 5-5; and the gymnastic team, again coached by Joyce Pfaff. had a record of 1-2. The tennis team, under Lois Lindberg. had a 1-3 record. Since this is the first year these teams have been organized, they have done quite well playing against teams who are known for their quality of play. One question may yet remain: Why all the fuss over women's athletics at Augsburg? Perhaps the philoso- phy of the Women's Department of Phy Ed will explain that: The philosophy of women's physical education is to provide physical activity for all students; the un- skilled as well as the skilled. To carry out this philoso- ABOVE: A gymnast performs on the uneven parallel bars. BOTTOM LEFT: An Auggiette leaps for the ball while other players watch it with anticipation. TOP RIGHT: Dixie Houser attempts to grab a loose ball. BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Joan Pfaff gives a few words of encouragement and advise. RIGHT: Marilyn Pearson jumps up to return the volley. phy. requires a program of professional and activity classes for majors, as well as a comprehensive pro- gram in lifetime, intramural and intercollegiate sports. Every girl has the right to participate at the level of sports competition that she chooses. This may be on an intramural basis or on an intercollegiate basis. It is not only hard work, but is is fun and rewarding. Men have known this for a long time and more girls are dis- covering this every day. and happily the staff at Augs- burg also realize not only the need but also the desire on the part of women here to participate in these ac- tivities. Intramurals are offered for those who enjoy athletics but may not have the time or skill level to participate on an intercollegiate level. All girls are wel- come with hopes that next year will be bigger and bet- ter for intramurals. The future for intercollegiate play is very promising indeed. There are many returning performers on the teams with one year experience. This should be an advantage as the women athletes enter their second year of competition. Next year's scheduling has been completed and it looks like an exciting and difficult year. 1 15 Spring The warmth of spring blossoms everywhere ... The freshness of trees The springing up of budding flowers The radiating happiness of people The warmth from without becomes a part of the warmth within. 117 THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH “Man: Before . . . and Now . . . and To Come” by Linda Hansen The Skin of our Teeth by Thornton Wilder is a merry- go-round of past, present, and future. It is the history of the development of western. Judeo-Christian man in his struggle for knowledge, the institution of the fami- ly. his fight against social evils, and his power of crea- tivity. The Antrobus family is the family of man .. before ... and now ... and to come. George is all who are committed to mankind: Henry is those committed to self. Sabina is our confused selves. Maggie, too. is committed, but first to her family. Gladys is the aver- age child growing up. Note the closeness of the family name to the word anthropology. The destructions barely escaped in the play have other names today: moral apathy, nuclear war. pollution .. . The play cries out for committed principled leadership from some, and such lives from all. The Skin of our Teeth is dramatic in a philosophical sphere. Miss Ailene Cole, director of the Little Theater, did an exceptional job at overcoming the tediousness of the play. Jack Palmer, student director and head of set design, created a symmetric yet rustic home of an everyman. anytime, anywhere, which greatly enhanced the atmosphere of the play. The use of slides of a typi- cal suburban home in Excelsior. New Jersey added to the cyclical movement inherent in Wilder’s play. The main characters of Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus were played by David Brisbin and Karla Haij respectively. Mr. Antrobus is a dreamer. He is a symbol of techno- logical progress. He created the wheel, the alphabet and numbers. He is a creator, a doer, a humanitarian: an Adam. Mrs. Antrobus symbolizes wife, mother, and upholder of morals and traditions. Sabina, played by Meridee Woolson. portrayed the source of man's creativity and one who enjoys life completely. The children, Gladys and Henry, were played by Jill Lundeen and David Colacci. Henry repre- sented a figure of Cain and of the rebellion against authority that hinders man's progression. In the last scene a confrontation between father and son arises in which they both express their inner thoughts and emotions. This confrontation was the highlight of the whole production. LEFT: Mrs. Antrobus despairs over the troublesome times. TOP LEFT: Sue Thorkelson. the tortune teller, predicts the future of Sue Bowman at the convention in the second act. TOP RIGHT: In a time of major trouble for man the common people gather beside the Antrobus' fire to warm themselves. ABOVE: Behind stage Regie Huber touches up. 119 Augsburg Serves the Community MOlt Blood Donors Fill out a little form, sit down in the chair, and in a few minutes a pint of blood has been taken and it is time for pop and cookies. During April 12 and 13. Augsburg students and facul- ty had the opportunity to do something to help their community. With the donation of just one pint of blood, easily replaced by the body, they helped in pro- tecting the Augsburg student body, faculty and staff so that blood could be available. This year 40 units of blood were supplied to members of the Augsburg com- munity. This service is operated through the Minneapolis War Memorial Blood Bank which has the responsibility of maintaining a sufficient supply of blood to be ready for issuance. ABOVE: Dr. Thorpe has his blood pressure checked. RIGHT CENTER: Leslie Gore (Sandy AakhuS) sings. RIGHT: Oscar Anderson throws the ball to an Auggiettc. BOTTOM RIGHT: Players watch in awe as an Auggiette makes a free throw. 120 One Appeal We want to prove that Augsburg College does care! On Thursday. April 5. Augsburg held a fund raising day called One Appeal Day. Several events were held to raise donations for organizations which try to help less fortunate individuals. A special basketball convocation featured the Auggiettes ver- sus a faculty team. The game, full of horseplay and fun. was refereed by Jeroy Carlson and President Anderson. A talent show in the evening provided entertainment by Brad and Kathy Bergie. folksingers; Freeborn, a local professional group; the Drama Department; Rho House: Becky Bertness and the Leslie Gore Review. Other dimensions of the day included an all day food fast and continuous showings of the film Once Upon a War , about the rehabilitation experiences of Vietnam veterans. k Track A Season of Individual Performances by Bill Payne The Augsburg College track team had a disappoint- ing year. The Auggies took ten men. the smallest team in the MIAC. to the conference meet and finished last. An athletic team without a coach and little support from the other levels of an institution cannot survive. A team then must rely on itself and its individual mem- bers for support and encouragement. Track at Augs- burg is no exception. Having less than a dozen steady performers the team realized that victories would be few. So as the track season developed, a pride in personal perform- ances and individual goals took the place of team victories. In the high jump and long jump events. Jim Husing placed third and fourth respectively in the MIAC con- ference meet. In the high jump Husing’s best jump of the year was six feet four inches, a school record and personal all time best. Gary Wilde, last years MIAC Conference champ in the half mile, continued to show his dominance over other runners in the half mile and mile events. The real strength of the track team this year came in the relay races. In particular, the Augsburg College crack” mile relay team, consisting of Donnie Hardy. Phil Lundin. Kevin Torgerson. and Bill Payne, was one of the highlights of the season. 122 LEFT: After a long distance race. Mark Neseth. and Phil lundin help exhausted Dick Fischer off the track. TOP RIGHT: Jim Musing goes up and over the bar. ABOVE: With a look of concentration. Don Hardy attempts to stretch those last few inches. RIGHT: Bill Payne surges ahead despite the wet track. Cross country holdovers Dan Rodgers and Dick Fischer did what they do best by competing at dis- tances from 3-6 miles. Early this spring. Dan and Dick showed their versatility as runners by traveling East and running in the Boston Marathon, which is an inter- national event. Other men that were on the track team this year, and were a great asset as individuals in their own right, were Mark Neseth and Mike Stephenson in the hurdles. Steve Dahlen in relays. Dennis Gray in the 100 and 220 dashes, and Dave McNally in the shot put and discus. In many respects the individual performers on the track team did not have a disappointing season. When you are on your own and rely on yourself and other members of your team for guidance and support a close kinship evolves. This kinship was the most valu- able experience that anyone could have gained from being a member of the Augsburg College track team. Art Auction Art For Sale Opening bid is $5.00 on this fine painting ... done by one of our own Augsburg students . .. What do I hear for this beautiful piece of work? ... Take a good look at it ... I’ve got $5.00 ... Come on. let’s hear $5.25 ... Do I hear $5.25? ... Dave Colacci auctioned off the paintings and sketch- es on a clear, but chilly afternoon. In the background of the quad, tables were lined with pottery and prints. The art students could sell their work, and other stu- dents could appreciate the talent of the people so very close to them. Casey and Roundhouse Lunch With Casey And here he is ... arriving on track 11... Lunch with Casey came to Augsburg with the car- toons. Como Park Zoo animals, the Roundhouse Rodney and the Casey Jones of our childhood memo- ries ... Knock, knock ... Who’s there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock ... Who's there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock ... Who's there? Banana. Banana who? Knock, knock ... Who's there? Orange. Orange who? Orange ya glad I didn't say banana? Casey's lunch on this particular day consisted of a sandwich and. of course, a glass of good, cold milk. Roundhouse finally figured out where he was after naming college after college Happy, happy birthday to every girl and boy. hope this very special day brings you lots of joy. Hope your birthday present you get from Mom and Dad. will make this very special day. the best you've ever had ...” And now leaving on track 11 LEFT: Dave Colacci auctions off one of the art works. BOTTOM LEFT: Students look at information about one of the paintings sold at the Art Auction. TOP LEFT: Casey smiles as he eats his noon lunch at Augsburg. CENTER: Casey and Roundhouse entertainment the noon lunch audience. RIGHT: Roundhouse Rodney signs an autograph for one of his Auggie fans. 125 Golf A Long Season by Rick Colvin Being part of a college golf team in the northern section of the country means one will have to prepare oneself for all kinds of weather situations - mostly bad. With the early melting of the snow this past year the golf team, composed of Lewis Cole. Fred Green. Gary Thorvig. Rick Colvin. Leif Carlson, and Doug Carl- son. eagerly looked forward to a season longer than usual. However, many of the golfing days were cut short by rain, and the days that were playable were met by cold weather conditions. This past season the Augsburg team had a chance to play some varied and different courses. Meets were held at Phalen Park, Como Park and Keller golf courses in St. Paul. In the rain the team travelled to Northfield for a meet against Carleton College; later on. the team went against the Minnesota Gophers in the U of M Invitational. But the two meets the golfers look forward to every year are the MIAC Championship and the District 13 NAIA Championship. The MIAC Championship consisted of two 18-hole rounds: one round played at Braemar in Edina and the other at Coon Rapids. Augsburg finished second this year, getting nosed out by Concordia. In- dividually. Gary Thorvig was the medalist. Rick Colvin tied for second, and Leif Carlson was third for a great individual showing. The District 13 meet was played at the very tough Honeywell course against competition from a four state area. Augsburg finished third, one stroke behind Gustavus and four strokes behind cham- pion St. Thomas, who advances to the Nationals in South Carolina. Gary Thorvig again was the medalist with a super round of 73. tying a course record for tournament competition. He. too. advances to the Na- tionals. 126 Tennis A Building Year by Craig Reiners This year's tennis squad had its ups and downs dur- ing the season. Most of the ups came from superb individual performances and the downs came from total team scores. Lacking facilities and a tennis coach, the team was forced to fare for itself. Ed Saugestad acted as advisor, replacing Ernie Anderson. Several freshmen started on the team: Chuck Rapp. Ed Boe. and Dave Rondeau. Other team members included Al Krantz. Craig Reiners. Phil Nelson. Mike Wroge and Steve Pops' Weiss. TOP LEFT: Gary Thorvig follows through. LEFT CENTER: Doug Carl- son attempts to get the ball on the green. BOTTOM LEFT: Rick Col- vin drives the ball. RIGHT CENTER: On the green. Leif Carlson posi- tions himself to putt. RIGHT: Craig Reiners strokes the ball. FAR RIGHT: Mike Wroge steps to the side to return the ball. 127 Indian Week Indian Week was observed at Augsburg during one of the first weeks in May. Many events were offered including guest speakers, films and an Indian dinner sponsored by the Food Service. Walter A. Funmaker. Director of the Indian Educa- tion Program opened the week, and a convocation featured a guest from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Some of the films shown during the week were The Way of Our Fathers.” a film about the Indian's struggle to remain an Indian while being forced to fit into white ideals and Ishi in Two Worlds. an account of Ishi. the last remaining Indian of his tribe and his life in a white culture. FAR LEFT: Walter Funmaker gives the opening address. LEFT: Students settle down in the Center lounge to hear the speaker from the BlA. CENTER: Cracked Wheat entertains listeners by the side of the Art Studio. RIGHT: On a spring after- noon. students gather on the grass to listen to the band. FAR RIGHT: A guitar case lies discarded on the lawn during the perform- ance. Fun Fest Three bands provided fun for Augsburg at the second Fun Fest of the year, each band including Augsburg talent. A band in the afternoon played outside of the Art Building, gathering casual listeners and catching the ears of passers-by. The two in the evening set the mood for dancing and conversation. The Fun Fest brought students together to enjoy spring and spend some time with each other before summer break. 129 Baseball A Dedicated Team by Bill Nelson I have the highest regard for this year’s team in many ways, but especially the way in which they came back after losing badly against the University of Minnesota. This experience will form a worthwhile lesson for later in life, a winner always comes back. (Coach Edor Nelson) I couldn't agree with Coach Nelson more. After a very disappointing season last year (last in conference. 2-12). the team had high hopes for this year. This was due to all the returning lettermen. transfers, and freshmen we had. We went to Bierman Field in great spirits and got bombed two games straight. Things just didn’t seem to be coming together as they should. After losing our first two conference games at Gusta- vus, we had a team meeting and decided that we were too good a team to let a couple of losses affect us. From that point on. we were determined to play up to our capability and we won eleven out of our last twelve games. The pride on this team was incredible! After we got into the conference lead we decided it was great and really went to work to stay there. Although we only placed two people on the All-Con- ference team. (Tom Larson and Bill Nelson). I feel we had more players deserving recognition. Our two sen- iors. Doug Germundsen and Terry Gilbert, will be missed next year. Doug has been captain for the past two seasons and was a fine hitter and fielder. Terry turned in many fine pitching performances this year and was one of the reasons we won the conference. Our outfield, with Greg Barringer. Tom Larson and Doug Germundsen. was one of the best around. In- fielders Gerg Bannon. Tom Koplitz. Jim Sviggum and Jeff Dahl also did fine jobs. Greg Nelson and Dave Youngren were excellent catchers and the pitching staff came through when it had to with Bill Nelson. Terry Gilbert and Bill Raadt leading the way. This team is one of the most dedicated to baseball I’ve ever seen, and dedication is the difference between winning and losing, as I see it. 130 FAR LEFT: Coach Edor Nelson discusses a ruling with the umpire. TOP LEFT: A pitched ball flies from the hands of Bill Nelson. ABOVE: Infielder Tom Koplitz tags a sliding opponent. LEFT: DougGermundsen belts the ball. Celebrate Series Musicians Hold Final Concerts of the Year by Linda Bailey Last spring a new tradition was started in Augsburg's Music Department. Each year the various musical or- ganizations participate in what is called the Celebrate Concert Series. The band, choir, orchestra and Cabaret Singers all give concerts sometime in April or May as part of this series. This year the band began the series with its concert on Sunday. April 28. Dr. Richard Papke, third in the line of conductors this spring, directed the band. After only eight rehearsals on the music, the band played as well if not better than any other time this past year. Music such as Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition and Bach’s Prelude and Fugue in D Minor for Bands were featured. The second concert in this year's series was done by the Augsburg Orchestra along with the Andahazy Ballet Company. The ballet troupe danced to the music of Mozart. Vivaldi, and Grieg, while the orchestra pro- vided the music. Some of the members of the music faculty also were on the progam. These included Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Wilson playing piano and flute. The Cabaret Singers concert in May was sold out as usual and as usual they gave an outstanding perform- ance. The concert included such numbers as Time and Love.” Selections from Fiddler on the Roof. and ABOVE: Clarinet players concentrate on their parts. CENTER: The choir practices for their final concert. RIGHT: Naomi Kvittem and Connie Hanson smg favorite songs during Cabaret's concert. BOTTOM RIGHT: The orchestra rehearses. TOP RIGHT: Tympanist Melinda Kenworthy watches for her next cue. FAR RIGHT: Caba- ret belts out the final lines of a song. Where is Love. The audience was receptive and ap- preciative and loved every minute of the performance. The last concert in the series was given by Augs- burg's choir the night before graduation. Their pro- gram consisted of numbers by Bach. Brahms. Knut Ny- stedt and Dr. Sateren. The graduating seniors and their An End and A Beginning Commencement 1973 Marking its 104th year. Augsburg College began its graduation activities on May 10 with Cap and Gown Day. The band and choral club provided music during the celebration in which honor graduates received their honor cords. Honored faculty members also ad- dressed the gathering. Dr. Douglas J. Ollila. Associate Professor of Religion, and Dr. David C. Wood. Associate Professor of English, were the two Honored Faculty for 1973 selected by the senior class. An added treat to the festivities was the laying of the cornerstone for Mortensen Tower. President Anderson and Gerda Mortensen placed memorabilia in the cor- nerstone box while seniors, faculty and guests looked on. Previous to the Cap and Gown Day Convocation, the faculty had held the traditional senior breakfast. There was much fun and merriment and the occasion pro- vided a time for seniors to say goodbye. A few days later after their last days of classes and finals, the seniors came together for the last time. Commencement Day. May 20. 1973. was filled with smiles and tears, anticipation and fear. This was it - the big day that had finally come after four years and a few thousand dollars. Three hundred and thirty one students were to be graduated. There were many activities scheduled for the day beginning with a service of Holy Communion. Bacca- laureate followed the Communion Service and Rever- end Orlin Mandsanger, campus pastor, spoke on “The Spirit of Truth. After the service, the crowd mingled waiting for the Commencement Luncheon. At the luncheon, the parents of seniors were received into Augsburg's fold by being presented with certificates naming them FAR LEFT: At Baccalaureate, a graduating senior uses the commencement program to follow the service. TOP LEFT: Graduates applaud the Commencement speaker. BOTTOM LEFT: John B. Davis Jr. addresses the audience. TOP RIGHT: With a warm smile and a firm handshake. President Anderson confers Becky 8ertness with her degree. BOTTOM RIGHT: A member of the Board of Regents glances at his program. FAR RIGHT: Handing Dean Bailey her name card. Karen Dahlke prepares to receive her diploma. 135 Parental Alumni. As the Commencement time drew near, the parents and guests wandered over to Si Melby to hear the or- chestra concert. Seniors anxiously donned their mortarboards and gowns. The appointed time arrived. The seniors had placed themselves in alphabetical order and the academic processional began with a walk through the Center, across Murphy Square and into Si Melby. Dr. John B. Davis Jr.. Superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools, gave the Commence- ment address. Dr. Kenneth Bailey then presented the candidates while President Anderson and Mr. Clayton LeFevere. Chairman of the Board of Regents conferred degrees and honors. After the last graduate had re- ceived a degree, the graduates recessed into Murphy Square for congratulations, greetings and pictures. LEFT: A graduate prepares to take a picture of the Alumni Certificate presented to her parents at the Commencement Luncheon. ABOVE: Seniors straighten their caps before the ceremonies begin. RIGHT: The procession of candidates for the 8.A. degree and faculty members march across Murphy Square toward Si Mel- by Hall. 136 £ Seniors Elizabeth Allen Sociology Kim Anderson Sociology Sandra Alswager Music Kersti Bachman Soc. Sci. Gary Anderson Bus. Ad. Barbara Ballentme Sociology Jacqueline Anderson Biology Aster Bato Education John Anderson Psychology JoAnn Berg Soc.. Psy. Augsburg has been a source of new friendships. What I have learned and experienced here has been part of my changing and growing and is therefore very vital. I really love Auggie Tech. I think it is a fine school - perhaps because I’ve put a lot into it. To me. Augsburg College is a personal school with many personal peo- ple - this makes Augsburg a people school. Margaret Bergh Speech James 8odurtha Physics Catherine Berglund Educ.. Fren. Mary 8oraas Sociology Edean Berglund History Rebecca Bertncss Music LEFT: Barb Anderson watches the Homccom- mg game. ABOVE: Steve Nelson takes numbers in the lunch line. Marilyn 8orgendale Cindy Brakke Juliann Brunzell Rebecca Brustad English Soc. Sci. Sociology Spanish Mark Brandell Scott 8rown Bus. Ad. H.P.E. 141 Darnel Campeau Psychology Bruce Carlson Amer. Stud. Jams Carlson Soc. Sci. Joyce Catlin Education David Cheung Chemistry I’ll be sad to leave - it's secure here - I've really learned how to be a student, but I'm also excited, scared, apprehensive, about what's beyond. College is a worthwile and valuable experience for any individual wishing to learn through others about himself, life and people. Kathleen Cina Steven Clawson Louis Coombs III Dixie Coulter Pamela Dahlager Education Math. Chem. Religion Amer. Stud. English 142 Karen Dahlke 8iology Cheryl Danielson Education Dwight Dahlman H.P.E. James David Psychology Nancy Dahlol Education Terry Diekman Education Darlene Doberstein Math. English Cynthia Emmans Music Jane Eisenschenk Education Janet Erickson English J. Barry Eliason Music Linda Finholt Philosophy What are your thoughts about finding a job? Doubtful to sick. ... College is difficult, but worthwhile. You've got an education and no one can ever take it away from you. LEFT: Frank Camcrom and Shelly Anderson enthu- siastically cheer the tootball team. ABOVE: Brad Olson gawks as he finds a Gustavus player attempt- ing to block his shot. 143 Roger Gorham Biol.. H.P.E. Rebecca Foss Cornne Froclich Diane Gibbons Dallas Groten German Education French Sociology I'm sad leaving. I guess. But glad too that this part of my education is over. I wouldn't go back and do it over. Leaving Augsburg is not a termination but a beginning. I hope it will lead to relationships that are just as good. Ruth Gundale Psychology James Hagen Physics Nancy Grambsch P.E. Mary Gualtieri P.E. Julie Hagberg Nat. Sci Linda Hansen German Jon Hanson Barbara Harkman LEFT: Mary Kirchner busily works in the mailroom, BELOW: As a part of Parent's Day entertainment. Barry Eliason plucks on a Jew's-harp. Spanish Lois Hawkins 8iology Biology Lyth Hartz Sociology .. Graduation is a passport to the real life beyond the wall. I have come to love life even more and know more about life's meaning for me. Lois Herbranson Donna Hill Harold Hutchins Christine Jacobson Stephen Jeatran Music Education Music German Pol. Sci. Nancy Holmberg Paul Holmes Education Soc. Sci. 145 Linda Jeffrey English Dean Johnson Physics James Johnson Chemistry Linda Jcnneke H.P.E. Dennis Johnson Education Melinda Johnson Biology Margaret Jensen Sociology Gwendolyn Johnson Education Sheryl Johnson Art . Life is a gift I love it. Augsburg is a home in the protective and limiting, secure and supportive senses of the word. My outstanding memory about Augsburg is my stu- dent I.D. number. .1 think in the long run the things I have learned and experienced at Augsburg will be more important to me as a person than in relation to my job situation. College has taught me that two plus two does not al- ways equal four. The future holds a promise to pursue my individuality in whatever I become involved in. 146 r TOP: Jan Weum helps another student find a book through the card catalogue. BOTTOM: Waiting to order. Gary Nygaard stands m the Chinwag line. Mary Kirchner Education Karen Larsen Soc. Sci. Jesse Lee Soc. Sci. Charlotte Lindell Sociology Janet Kleven Education Gloria Larson Sociology Marvin LeVake Psy.. Bus. Ad. Anna Lmdemams English Mary Klinefelter H.P.E. Granton Larson English Karen Levisen Med. Tech. Janet Lmdstrom Ed.. H.P.E. 147 Terry LmdStrom Chem.. Biol. Karen locken Sociology Paul Lohman Music Tom lokcn Biology Susan Loveid Bus. Ed. What are your feelings as graduation approaches? . How does a POW feel when he knows he is to be freed? I'm ready. Augsburg was mostly a place to come to class every day. and then go home again. But the longer I came the more I got to know people - teachers and friends and that has been the most value- able part of Augsburg. John Lundberg Chemistry Diane Maintz Education Nancy Marsh Soc.. Psy. Marti Lybeck Amer. Stud. Connie Malcolm Art. History Beverly Mattson P.E. 148 Kristine Michaeisen William Moos Renee Moritz English History Ed.. Eng. Andrew Morrison Pol. Sci. Cheryl Naddy Art Neal Nelson Pol. Sci. Robert Nilsen Hist.. Phil. Rebecca Nystuen English Steven Nelson Sociology Patrice Nordstrand Religion James Odlund Philosophy ABOVE: While moistening her reed Sandy Alswager assembles her in- strument. LEFT: Denny Johnson shouts to a friend. 149 Elaine Olson Julia Olson Suzann Olson Sandra Parker Ann Par ten English Education Hist.. Pol Sci. Education Sociology The future? Tomorrow. Peace and people. mm tsc mm ... One of two things is in the future: Boredom and self-centeredness or ex- citement and service. Insofar as I bend in on myself, all of life becomes a drag and work, family, friends, and new ex- periences become stifling, frustrating, boring things because they impose on my wishes. Insofar as I explore outward to a God of Love, to people for fellow- ship in Him and to people who need to hear about Him-insofar as I work in this Kingdom I will be fulfilled and work, family, friends, and new experiences become exciting. I hope I live predom- inately in the latter. FAR LEFT: Sandy Aakhus. as Leslie Gore, leads Cheryl Naddy. Julie Olson, and Linda Jcnneke in the One Appeal Variety Show. LEFT: During their interim at Oak Ridge. Tenn.a few seniors attempt to shock Dr. Paulson into thinking they've been Overcome with radiation sickness. CENTER: During a rehearsal Karen Dahlke practices her part. 150 Marie Patel Biology Subhashchandra Patel LaVonne Pearson William Pearson Bonnie Peterson Chemistry H.P.E. Soc. Amer. Stud. Pol. Sci. Cheryl Peterson Education Todd Peterson Psychology Constance Roberg Bus. Ed. Daniel Peterson Physics Albert Rasmussen Sociology 8arbara Roberts Educ.. Biol. 151 I never saw the basketball team have a losing season. My outstanding memory concerning Augsburg is about $6000 and untold per- sonal depreciation in the form of wear and tear. Brian Rokke Soc. Sci. Susan Sater Education Jon Rorem Sociology Scott Schumack English Marilyn Rude Education Janet Schurr Sociology ABOVE: Steve Nelson portrays a bit of the funny side Marilyn Schwartz of life. RIGHT: Kim Sjogren works in the lab. Bus. Ed. Barbara Smith Education Mary Semmler Education Rebecca Smith Education Carol Sime Amcr. Stud. Deborah Sonstegard Speech 152 .. If there were no new things ahead I suppose it would be a stifling feeling, but I have a goal to work for and insofar as graduation is a means to that end it is just that. ... I'll miss Augsburg - especially the kids, but it's time to move on to bigger and better things. College is a four-year course in maturation. Joan Spillman Mathematics Linda Svensk Education Peggy Stafne French Martin Swalboski Music Robert Stehr Education Carol Swanson P.E. Dawn Strauch Biology Nancy Swedberg Sociology Nancy Stringer Education Gregory Swenson Economics 153 BELOV� ': James Steffen talks over a physics project with Or, Erickson. RIGHT: Bill Moos and his partner dance at the 50s sock hop. Jane Tatton Education LeRoy Videen Sociology Linda Taylor Educ.. Ger. Catherine Vorland Education Marlene Thomson Biology Linda Wahlberg Psychology Bonnie Urseth Music LaJean Wenzel Mathematics Maren Valvik Education Ronald West Music 154 ..y� Janice Wcum Gary Wilde Merja Wilemus Karen Wilier Education Psychology Sociology So. Sci. Craig Wisness Hist.. 8us. Ad. .. I'm looking forward to making money instead of spending it. .. I'm glad to have learned. ... I'm confident in the belief that you get exactly what you are willing to put into life. This is the end of one stage and the beginning. I hope, of another. When I graduated from high school I was anxious and unsure about what college would be like and about leaving behind the friends I had made there. Graduating from college is somewhat similar, but the feelings are more intense, the ties closer. Still. I'm looking forward to it. ... Life is full of risks, but the risks are what make it worthwhile. I am a bit sad - however I feel this is the right time for it to end. 155 The Student: Involved with people, the campus, the neighborhood and the city. 156 157 158 JiiiJJJ. Augsburg College: Part of an everchanging involvement with the city. 159 Credits Nancy Holland Renee Moritz Co-editors Jeanne Edman. Diane Forsberg, Lori Glenn. Wendy Hoversten Bruce Olsen. Mary Ratzlaff. Nancy Sandve. Diane Young Augsburgian Staff Jim Bodurtha Head Photographer Mary Boraas Assistant Head Photographer Roger Claxton. Julie Hagberg. Kay Martin Jeff Polkinghorne. Russ Stolle Photographers Mike Walgren Yearbook Advisor We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to those who contributed articles to the AUGSBURGIAN. and to those who were of help in publishing the book. 160 _______t