Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1977 volume:

THE AUGSBURGIAN 1976-1977 OF AUGSBURG COLLEGE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA VOLUME 45 EDITOR Cheryl Grabuski Skoglund SECTION EDITORS Theresa Danielson, LAYOUT Janet Roemer, SPORTS Peggy Schneewind, SENIORS Sheri Tamte, COPY AUGSBURGIAN STAFF Gracia Anderson Dave Domine Ann Holmberg Jenifer Johnson Heidi Leaf Cheryl Palmer HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER Scott Bouman PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Tom Berkas Beth Bouman Lisa Carlson Dave Eckstein Julie Edson Danny Lange Jon Moren Steve Nelson Jim Purdham Melanie Sisterman Matt Sorgenfrei Mike Valentiner STAFF 2 INTRODUCTION Pages 4-17 THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY Pages 18-53 THE SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY Pages 54-93 THE ATHLETIC COMMUNITY Pages 94-113 A COMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS Pages 114-136 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 The often-heard phrase “the Augsburg community” readily suggests an identity- an identity to which we collectively belong, yet uniquely experience. 6 Some of us quietly go our own way ... 7 Some of us view Augsburg as a stepping- stone for reaching personal goals ... 10 «vr • n 13 For whatever reason we are here, Augsburg exists to treat us as unique and total persons, and to aid, but not dictate our personal growth. 14 15 Thus the AUGSBURGIAN 1976- 1977 presents a composite study of our community through pictures and quotes from the individuals who have shared the Augsburg experience. Remember ... 16 17 ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS OFFICE “What cat killed curiosity?” President of Augsburg College. Oscar Anderson. Am I mistaken, or is this college generation really curious about ideas, history, the material world, human behavior, art. political theory, economic reality, ethics, religion? If going to college becomes a bore and a chore to many, it may be because the mere desire to know is dead, every subject is a drag - something lifeless, you might say. which the cat dragged in. The sense of wonder is basic to learning and when it is not there, the delightful aha moment of discovery is seldom experienced. Abraham Maslow has pointed out that curiosity can and does die from disuse. What cat killed curiosity? Was it a merit system of grades, with its class standings, test scores and G.P.A.'s which precluded any spontaneous love affair with the new and the exciting? Was it a regimen of requirements which became hoops through which one jumped to become learned? Was it a teaching methodology which constructed by-passes in the mind by academic procedures conducted under anethesia? Was it an educational system so preoccupied with playing parent or treating everybody the same or avoiding the hard work of developing the thrist for knowledge, that by the end of high school the lure of learning was non-existent? The mystery, of course, will not be solved by finding one culprit because everyone on the scene is guilty. We are all part of a society which puts little or no value on learning for learning's sake. Knowledge has been quantified, pragmatized, fragmented and made relevant.” to the point where just finding out about something is deemed useless and a waste of time. What good will it do me? How will this help me get a job? Why spend time and money on something I will never need? These are the questions of appetites so jaded and thrists so quenched with trivia. T.V.. titilations, that the quest for truth and beauty and goodness becomes incomprehensible. The greatest challenge to a liberal arts college may not be to construct a curriculum, but somehow to restore curiosity. Anatole France once wrote. The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. I confess to wondering why many of the most curious people I have known, and thus the most educated. never went to college at all. -Oscar Anderson “The personnel de- partment, created in 1973. is involved in the placement of all non-teaching em- ployees and will soon take on the re- sponsibility for on- campus student em- ployment. Other duties of the per- sonnel department are wage and salary administration; em- ployee evaluation; and administering the fringe benefit program for faculty and staff.” -Charles Gerster TOP RIGHT: Executive Assistant to the President. Bruce Gildseth TOP LEFT: Director of Personnel. Charles Gerster. ABOVE: L TO R. 8. Johnson. O. Bullert. J. Knudson. D. Meuwissen. D. Lee. S. Erion. 21 REGISTRAR FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS “The purpose of the Office of Student Financial Services is to create the opportunity of enrollment and completion of the student's academic objec- tive at Augsburg College. This is accomplished through finan- cial counseling, financial aid, a variety of credit and pay- ment plans, and continued in- volvement with the student as alumni. -Herald Johnson 22 “Telling the community about Augsburg- what it is, how it functions, what it can and can't do — is a demanding task. It is at the juncture of these two functions that the Admissions Office performs its vital operation. The Admissions Office shares the dynamics of Augsburg life with the prospective student, and conversely, shares the needs and desires of the student with the college. -David Benzel “The Office of the Registrar serves a wide spectrum of the Augsburg community - faculty, students, ad- ministration. and staff. The office collects and maintains information vital to the education and administrative interests of the college.” -Bev Wegge ABOVE LEFT: Financial Aid Staff: ROW ONE: L TO R. V. Luthi. J. Reiten. A. Hanson. ROW TWO: L. Boethin. L. Carlson. T. Anderson. J. Goheen. H Johnson. BELOW FAR LEFT: Director of Admissions. D. Benzel. LEFT: Admissions Staff: CLOCKWISE: D. Benzel. H. Christensen. J. Harvey. K Lange. M. Mohr. R. Dahlof. ABOVE: Director of Admissions. H. Johnson. BOTTOM: Registrar. B. Wegge. 23 FROM DEAN CHARLES ANDERSON: “On building bridges I would like to suggest two important characteristics of bridges - first, they provide avenues for movement and second, they bring and hold things together. Let me draw out the comparison between education and bridge building a little bit. One function of a bridge is to provide an avenue for movement. At a very basic level it might be agreed that education helps provide for mobility in one's life work. This mobility is seen as both vertical and lateral. The possibility of moving upward on the socio-economic ladder has always attracted some. Although this theme is muted today by the job market, it is still true that in general the college graduate will, in the long run. be better paid and have more personally rewarding work than a person not fortunate enough to have had the same opportunities. Senator Walter Mondale, speaking at Augsburg's commencement last May, told the graduates that they could expect to pay about $100,000 more in taxes than those without college credentials. Higher tax payments are hardly an incentive to study, unless one remembers that they are based upon significantly higher income. In many instances an educated person has developed avenues not only for vertical but also for lateral movement. More and more people are changing careers, not once, but several times during their lifetimes. If a school can concentrate not only on what to learn - the details and concepts of the various disciplines, but also on how to learn, the student will possess bridges to new endeavors. The complexity of modern technology and social organization, along with the fantastic rate of innovation and change, requires a developed capacity for innovation, an openness to change and a readiness for situations and problems which do not yet even exist. An educated person will have bridges for movement in a time when, as always, standing still means stagnation and death. We are trying - all of us - to build bridges that will take us, in some areas, from ignorance to knowledge, from not-knowing to knowing - avenues of movement from where we simply perceive something to where we understand it. Even if we grant, with the Apostle Paul, that our knowledge is imperfect, still it is better to know something - even in part - than to know nothing. To move again and again from ignorance to knowledge, from simple perception to understanding, is to cross bridges which are meant for us - and always there is the final promise - the moment when in Christ ‘we shall understand fully, even as we have been understood.' We’re talking about bridges - about ways in which we can move from meanness to wealth of spirit and from mere existence to life. In this place we have the opportunity to build avenues to new situations in which ideas are not ‘inert,’ as Whitehead put it, that is merely received - 'but where they are utilized, or tested, or thrown into fresh combinations.’ We can move together over the span where we do more than simply fit ourselves for a world that is already, in some senses, hostile to human living - and to the space of condition - of - mind where we are aware of the world and its contradictions - 24 and by naming it we act to transform it for the liberation of all persons. (Friere) Bridges for movement - just one more suggestion: each of us is afforded the opportunity to move to the point where we educate ourselves. 'The ultimate goal of education is to shift to the individual the burden of pursuing his or her own education.’ (Gardner) Learning is a solitary and difficult process - no friend, parent, teacher or colleague can do it for us. When we discover that the responsibility is ours and that the process is not limited to the schoolroom, lab, or four years of college - then we will have crossed a great bridge indeed. I want a bridge - a connection, not just a fleeting contact, with the past, for I am impoverished if I am alone. I want all of us to meet and think with the philosophers - to see how our time and theirs is alike. Is it not true, as Socrates noted, that ‘the unexamined life is not worth living?' And Plato - ‘He who is of a calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of age. but to him who is of an opposite disposition youth and age are equally a burden.’ I need bridges to the masters of the spoken and written word, to those who can uplift my spirits and give shape to my dreams. Finally, and most important, I want the bridge for myself and you which we do not build, but which is offered to us - the bridge which joins us to God. This is why the words of II Corinthians 5 have a particular meaning when we are considering avenues for movement and means of holding things together. ‘All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the ministry of reconciliation. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.' Be reconciled - cross over. Why all of this concern about bridges to the past and present, to other persons, cultures, and thoughts? Because through connections with all before and around us and through the careful use and sharing of our own gifts we become, not simply the result of the past and the object of inexplicable and relentless forces working on us • but rather the makers of history, the shapers of the present - those who prepare for a future that is open and inviting. I am. in summary, calling for a community of educated persons marked by a network of bridges by which we can move and by which we are held together and share our gifts and ourselves. Reach up - and out - for it shall also be true of us. not once but many times, as John Bunyan wrote in another context - 'so he crossed over - and all the trumpets sounded for him on the other side.” Excerpts from Dean Anderson's opening convocation speech. September 10. 1976. 25 SERVICES CSD HOUSING PLACEM ENT “The role of the office of Plant Services is to plan, create, maintain and operate and environment which is conducive to learning. To complete this mission, the office of Plant Services provides these essential services: building maintenance and operation, custodial services, utili- ties distribution, ground maintenance and purchasing. The Director of Physical Plant and Purchasing reports to the chief business officer, the Vice President for Finance and Management, Burt Fosse. - Eugene Ecklund “The AV Center of the Library provides facilities for classes in broadcasting and audio-visual materials. Assistance with the production of slides, trans- parencies. filmstrips, and audio-video tape recordings are available for both faculty and students. Equipment such as movie and slide projectors and tape recorders may be borrowed for limited periods: film bibliographies and other advice on materials selection are also available. -James Olson TOP LEFT: G. Ecklund. Director of Plant Services. TOP RIGHT: J. Olson. Director of AV and AV staff. BOTTOM: Staff for Center for Student Development. 26 The Auxiliary Service Program at Augsburg College is a supporting element to academic process. It is self-supporting and deals with the appropriation of current funds. The foundation of the auxiliary program deals specifically with budget, commodity and service. It is that particular function or functions that have an effect upon the student's welfare outside of the classroom. The departments under Auxiliary Services are: the Bookstore. College Center. Food Service. Facility Rentals. Game- room. Housing. Ice Arena. Graphic Center, and vending. - Doug Wasko TOP: Patricia Olsson. Director. Career Planning and Placement. BOTTOM LEFT Tod Hanson. Director. Resident Programs. BOTTOM RIGHT: Doug Wasko. Director. Auxiliary Services and secretary, Brenda Zimmerman. 27 The Alumni Relations department at Augsburg has a very large project this year. Besides the general oper- ations program it now manages, the de- partment is raising money towards the construction of the new Fine Arts Building. The Alumni division of the College renewel fund is reaching for a goal of $852,000. There are 6 other divisions which will, together be raising the remaining 4 million dol- lars. The Alumni division consists of a board of 21 people who help Alumni realize their importance to the College and help it with many im- portant programs. This year, the most important being the new Fine Arts Building. The Alumni office main- tains a file with the names of all alumni and these are called upon regularly for their support. Whether a student graduates from Augsburg or attends only one year, he is still considered an alumni. LEFT: Alumni Relations Director. Jeroy Carlson. ABOVE: Coordinator of Fine Arts. Cynthy Mandl. TOP: Coordinator Alumni Parents Programs. Stella Rosen- quist. 28 FINE ARTS PUBLIC RELATIONS ALUMNI RELATIONS FOOD SERVICE MAINTENANCE GRAPHICS The food service at Augsburg is under the direction of Carl Strommer with the help of a full time staff and many student part time workers. The food service at Augsburg plays a big part in the lives of the students who live on cam- pus. As a freshmen you eat all meals there and from the experience soon learn much about the Augsburg community. 30 TOP: C. Strommer. Head of food service. MIDDLE: The full time food service staff. L TO R. F. Sedjo. L. Roos. I. Linder. G. Thompson. A. Parker. R. Hanson. W. Wolfe. M. Bartke. S. Wolfe. E. Norgren. BOTTOM: One of the busy Chin Wag staff. N. Masongo The maintenance men here at Augsburg do many things from painting the walls to fixing the ceilings. They keep the school in repair and thereby give us an enjoyable enviroment in which to live. “During the 1975-76 academic school year the Graphics Department repro- duced 3.276.138 impressions. This is an increase of 1.281.184 impres- sions over the 1974-75 year. Seven ty percent of the duplicating was completed within one day. Internal printing is very valuable to the Augsburg community, not only for it’s fast turnover in printing and it’s reduced rates, but also for the service it provides in reproduction of classroom materials.” — Therese Morrison TOP: One of the maintenance men fix a window. BOTTOM: The Graphics department. 31 MATH PHYSICS “The tools of mathematics have long been regarded as indispensable in the fields of science and engineering. How- ever a shift toward move quan- titative analysis is evident in many other fields. Psychology, sociology, and medical studies are examples of such fields. The mathematics curriculum at Augsburg is structured to meet the challenge of the recent ex- pansion. And since math is as much a part of our culture as literature or politics, the de- partment offers courses for the liberal arts students who have no plans to use mathematics specifically.” -Dr. Henry Follingstad 32 ABOVE: Math Department (acuity: L TO R. H. Follingstad. B. Cooper. J. Johnson. B. Durkee. ABOVE: Physics Department faculty: L TO R. M. Engebretson, T. Hanwick. K. Erickson. “Physicists are not only cur- ious about the world, but am- bitious as well; their aim is to understand the fundamental principles which describe and govern all physical aspects of the universe. Physics includes the study of systems ranging in size from sub-atomic particles to the largest of galaxies, and from the relative still- ness of near absolute zero temperature to the fiery acti- vity of the stars. As a fascinating and expanding area of study and as a basic science, physics plays an im- portant role in many of the Liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s under- standing of such areas as energy, weather, and medical science.” -Dr. Ken Erickson “Deciding to become a physics major was no earth shattering change in my life. I have al- ways been fascinated with nature and man's machines and have always wondered at what made things work. Physics for me is terribly fas- cinating and powerful. As I reflect on what I've learned at Augsburg I realize that I can explain why light has colors, what makes fire hot. and how harmonics are created. I am able to predict gross changes in the weather and the motions of the planets. I en- joy studying nature. That's why I’m a physics major.” -Nordeen Larson ABOVE: Dr. T. Hanwick explains a physics problem on the board. 33 BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY 34 RIGHT: Biology • Chemistry major. David Dow. “It is the goal of the Depart- ment of Biology at Augsburg to provide offerings both general and specialized in nature to meet the needs and interests of a wide variety of indivi- duals within the context of a liberal arts tradition. They also hope that their students will gain an understanding of. and appreciation for the bio- logical world and will utilize these attributes as creative professionals and responsive citizens in meeting the needs of the day in which we live.” -Dr. Neal Thorpe Department Chairman I am a Biology major because it will give me a good solid background in the field of my interest. It’s a good stepping stone to teaching, medical school, and other graduate programs. Since Biology is such a broad area of study, it offers a lot of variety, something I like. I have a curiosity about many aspects of the world which my major has taught me more about. The excellence and willingness of the Biology faculty to take the time for individual instruction has been very helpful to my education here at Augsburg.” -John Ronning The Augsburg chemistry majors program has a strong professional orientation as illustrated by the variety of fields which graduates have entered. In addition to the professional chemistry areas, graduates have gone into education, medicine, ministry, pharmacology, criminology, and the environmental science disciplines which are involved with social problems. The study of chemistry is a liberalizing venture. It has become essential to modern man in a technical society. The human search for personal freedom has lead to chemistry becoming a part of everyday life to the point of dependence.” -Dr. John Holum Department Chairman “Chemistry is a useful demonstration of the complexities and diversities of our world. I think that Chemistry provides a perspective from which God's creation may be appreciated. My chemistry major has given me the background and preparation that is required to pursue my chemical interests at a more advanced level. I feel prepared for beginning graduate work in Chemistry and I look forward to it enthusiastically with general goals and expectations. Certainly the background provided by my coursework has been important, but of much greater value has been the acquisition of a methodology and an attitude which goes beyond the scope of my chemical interests. The help and encouragement that I have received from my professors has been invaluable. Their Christian example is refreshing and strengthening. I have been frequently humbled by my own errors and laziness yet patiently they listened and offered generous assistance. I have enjoyed these four years at Augsburg, and am thankful to the many people who have helped to make them especially meaningful, particularly Dr. Alton. Dr. Holum. Dr. Gyberg. and Dr. Agre. -Steven Tonsager 8ELOW: The Chemistry faculty. L TO R: J. Holum. A. Gyberg. E. Alton. 35 The return of the older (over 25) student to the college campus has become a national phenomenon. Augsburg official- ly recognized this trend in 1973 when it began a program called New Dimensions” which provides assistance and encour- agement for the older student. New Dimensions offers a four- week seminar called Issues and Challenges which has two purposes: it eases the trans- ition to campus by helping adults to gather information about their skills and abilities and aquaints or refreshes them with study skills they’ll need to do college work. The program was conceived and is directed by Louise McColl, who graduated from Augsburg as an older student. She acts as facilita- tor and counselor to prospective and currently enrolled adult students.” -Laurie Sutton BELOW: L. McColl. Director of New Dimensions. You've probably seen us on campus. We’re the ones who don't wear jeans. We’re all commuters. Some of us have grey hair. Sometimes we bring our kids to school. Most of us remember when Eisenhower was pres- ident and some of us remember Harry Truman. Occasionally we’ve been called D.A.R.s (Damn Average Raisers) by younger classmates. We're representative of a growing national phenomenon called the older student. Older students are generally defined as over 25. non-traditional students, who have either never attended college before, or have been away from school for several years. In 1975. 3.7 million adults registered for college courses in this country, which was 34 percent of total college enrollments. By 1980. the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the older students could form 40 per- cent of total enrollments. Several factors account for this influx into higher education: a high rate of unemploy- ment has caused people to seek new skills: the women's movement has encouraged re- assessment of women's and men's goals: and an increasing divorce rate as well as the empty nest syndrome have drawn many wo- men out of the home and back to school. So the program called New Dimensions” was created at Augsburg. Louise McColl. an Augsburg graduate came up with the program in 1973. She then worked as secretary to Bruce Gildseth, who was then vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Admissions. I love my work. McColl says. It's so rewarding for me to see adults become aware of their potential.” She has worked with students from 25 to 66 years old and cites the lack of self-confidence and the lack of direction as the two main problems of the older student. Most older students are also afraid they won't fit in with the younger students and feel guilty about asking for financial aid.” 36 “I've been nursing professionally for about five years so returning to college was no small decision! Communicating with other nurses- professors and students- gives me a sense of what's going on in our field. Our backgrounds and person- alities are very diversified and that’s what I feel is the most DRAMATIC ASSET to the nursing de- partment. I want to be able to de- liver the best possible health care to my clients. The advanced nurs- ing concepts and varied liberal arts supplement here at Augsburg are helping me do just that. We have some very dynamic and innovative students and faculty and it's go- ing to be interesting to see where we take our energy! Alice Coakley The nursing program at Augsburg offers a second-step program which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing. In order to be admitted to the program a student must have completed an associate degree or a diploma program in nur sing and have a current license to practice nursing in the state of Minnesota, or be pre- pared to sit for the state board examinations prior to enrolling. Also enrolled in a nursing program here at Augsburg are about 50 Deaconess nurses. They live about a 20 minute walk away from the Augsburg campus. BOTTOM: Some of the members of the current nursing department. L TO R. A. Coakley. A. Meissner. P. Larson. 37 NURSING NEW DIMENSIONS RIGHT: History Department staff: t TO R: R. Nelson. D. Gustafson. 0. Gisselquist. C. Chrislock. While history often proves to be a bore to college students, at Augsburg this is usually not the case. A strong, experi- enced faculty, in tune with its students and sympathetic to their views, has made the study of history a more ex- citing venture. Whether one takes a freshman western civilization class or an upper division course specializing in one aspect of history, the Augsburg student finds the instructor challenging the accepted modes of thinking, proposing new avenues of action, and inviting the student to really think about the world in which we live. HI STORY POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. Norma Noonan, professor of political science at Augsburg was a delegate to the national convention held in New York during the second week of July in 1976. Long active in party politics at both the local and state levels, she said her election to be a delegate at the national level marked a high point for her career in the arena of party politics. At the convention, the Minne- sota delegates were seated behind the Georgia delegation. Dr. Noonan was in the first row behind Georgia and conse- quently was the recipient of many special souvenirs, such as a Jimmy Carter record and a golden peanut. Dr. Noonan noted that while being a delegate was a great thrill, she felt her most significant and satisfying contribution was her member- ship on the National Rules Committee. This committee not only worked with rules of the convention but also dealt with amendments to and the shaping of the party constitu- tion. BELOW: Political Science Depart- ment staff: L TO R; student G. Mills. N. Noonan. M. Stenshoel. student R. Nordaune. “The Political Science Depart- ment at Augsburg was created in 1965. We are very fortunate to have each of the three pro- fessors within the department possessing a background en- compassing diverse specialties and interests. Dr. Myles Stenshoel. who began in the department in '65. specializes in American Constitutional Law. Political Theory, and the issues surrounding Church vs. State. Dr. Norma Noonan, the Chairperson of the department has particular interests re- volving around International politics and Communist systems. Dr. Milda Hedblom involves her- self chiefly with American Politics. Statistics and Analysis, and Comparative Governments. With a department like this, a Poli-Sci major just can’t lose!” - Charles T. Gabrielson 39 SOCIOLOGY SOCIAL WORK CHR PSYCHOLOGY 40 Learning-by-doing is the watch- word for teachers and students of social work at Augsburg. All of the seventy-five juniors and seniors majoring in Social Work are learning the profession by practicing it. They are in forty-five different agencies scattered over the inner city and the surrounding four counties. These neophyte social workers do drug counseling, reactivation of old-agers. family therapy, behavior modification, and a dozen other kinds of helping on their way to professional excellence. All of this is combined with classroom and seminar sessions with the profs where theory and practical, real life situations are straightened out for these members of the helping profes- sion. -P. Steen and T. Wagner “CHR - one attempt at building through experience.” -W. Moldenhauer “To become objectively aware of the plurality of existence - an essential ingredient of the sociological imagination - is perhaps the most important concept that my Augsburg soc. profs have passed on to me. Thanks Jerry. Bob. and Gordy!” -Cheryl Skoglund TOP: Professor P. Steen. BOTTOM: Sociology Department staff: L TO R AROUND TABLE. C. Howery. J. Torstenson. H. Milligan. R. Grams. P. Steen. J. Gerasimo. student F. Chakolis. G. Nelson, •‘My study of psychology here at Augsburg has really helped me get it together as a person. The profs have always found time to express a personal concern about my progress, and along with supplemental courses available within the five college system. I would say my psychology major has been a very rewarding experience. -Dave Larson TOP: Psychology Department staff: L TO R. L. Anderegg. R. Marken N. Ferguson. D. Johnson. G. Dyrud. BOTTOM: CHR staff: L TO R. W. Moldenhauer. V Bloom. S. Mahoney. R. Simon. EDUCATION PHY. ED. BUSINESS TOP: Steven Reuter. Education In- structor. BOTTOM: Physical Educa- tion staff: ROW ONE: L TO R. J. Pfaff. E. Inniger. E. Anderson ROW TWO: L. Peterson. I. Nelson. E. Saugestad. A. Kloppen. “Looking back. I can really appreciate my experiences in the Educa- tion department. It’s a very fine team of people dedicated to the idea of helping us develop not only as future teachers, but also as individuals. -Jan Waddington Students who take teacher education courses have the opportunity of developing professional expertise in the great laboratory of schools provided by the urban community. The department is proud of their teacher graduates, their performance and their loyalties of Augs. -Lauretta E. Pelton “The Department of Health and Physical Education provides professional preparation for careers in physical education, health education, cor- rective therapy, and coaching. Lifetime sports are offered for all students wishing to im- prove their skills in ac- tivities that have carry over value for leisure time participation.” -Ernest Anderson 42 ■ “To meet the expanding high demand for Business and Economic majors in today’s society, the Business and Economics department at Augsburg has set its primary goal to produce graduates of high academic standing. Our graduates are very well prepared to proceed to graduate work or to meet the challenge in their desired vocation.'' -Dr. Satya Gupta “The Business department at Augsburg is unique. Students have the opportunity to encounter instructors from diverse backgrounds. These relations help broaden one's horizon concerning the many business fields in existence. Programs here are theoretical, yet practical in applica- tion to the real world. -Jenifer Johnson TOP: Business Administration and Economics Department Chairman. Ed Sabella. BOTTOM: Business and Economics Department staff: L TO R. S. Gupta. G. Lund. E. Sabella. A. Kader. K. Matsumoto. 43 Music therapy- ”A Healing Profession” Ask two-year-old Gretchen Metzler what her mother does at work and she'll answer. She dances, sings and does the Hokey-Pokey.” Well, Gretchen is not entirely wrong. Her mother is Roberta Kagin Metzler. head of Augsburg's new Music Therapy Program, and song and dance are a part of her concern. Prof. Metzler is well-qualified to organize and promote music therapy. She worked as a music therapist in a clinical setting for seven years, with retarded, and then spent several years in the public school system. She has published two articles: Music Therapy at the Behavioral Learning Center of the St. Paul Schools” in 1973. and The Use of Music as a Reinforcer to Increase Imitative Behavior in Severely and Profoundly Retarded Female Residents” in 1974. in the Journal of Music Therapy. She has also been involved in the initiation of Augsburg's program. Music therapy is defined as. Scientific appli- cation of the art of music to accomplish thera- peutic goals.” Scientific is a key word here, because music therapy is a bachelor of science major, not bachelor of arts. What it really does is combine psychology, sociology and the be- havioral sciences with dance, movement, art and music to alter undesirable behavior in a person and to build acceptable behavior. Music therapy is used in many areas and in- volves all ages, from using music to soothe and calm a premature infant, to music as stim- ulation for the mentally ill. It is being looked at more and more seriously by the medical pro- fession as definite aid in all areas of healing and rehabilitation. The four-and-a-half year program is broken down into several sections, emphasizing three parti- cular areas: theory, practice and research. Sixty semester hours of music are a basic re- quirement. followed by a two semester course called Psychological Foundations of Music. These study first, the effects of music on the normal subject, and second, those effects on the handicapped. The second year courses are Influence of Music on Behavior and Music in Therapy. During this year the students de- velop and carry out research studies of their own. 44 TOP LEFT: 1977 Recipient of Sigma Alpha lota's Community Music Award. leland 8. Sateren. TOP RIGHT: Soon to be remodeled- the Augsburg Music Building. 80TT0M: Music Department staff ROW ONE: L TO R. K. Henmg. C. O'Brien. M Wilson. R. Metzler. ROW TWO: A Preves. L. Sateren. J. Carlson. J. Johnson. D. Skoglund. R Karlen. While these studies are going on. students also put in six terms (roughly two hours a week) of field work. Here they get a variety of experi- ence working in day care, mental health insti- tutions and with the physically handicapped. These are volunteer experiences and are inval- uable to the future music therapist. Here they look at and record the behavior of individuals, and set goals to be reached through the therapy After graduation from the college itself, intern- ship is required in an institution that already has a registered music therapist, and they work for six months under professional supervision. The student then submits credentials to the National Association for Music Therapy, which is the key influence in the whole program. If the student is accepted, she he will become a registered music therapist. If you love music, and you love people, music therapy may open up new horizons for you and those who need you. -By Kristi Iverson. ECHO article. Nov. 19. 1976 45 MUSIC MUSIC THERAPY I could tell you that I went into art because I feel it is my duty to mankind to discover beauty and truth. Of course, there is always money and fame, the other logical rea- sons for going into art. Troubled by this. I thought for a long time what really were my motives for entering the art world. What I have finally come up with not only is not admirable, but also reveals my great lack of ar- tistic knowledge. But I will tell you anyway since I am feeling, at the moment, some- what honest. After careful consideration. I have come to the conclusion that I have fairly decent eyesight and love the smell of turpentine.” -Mary Ratcliff TOP LEFT: Norm Holen's welded sculpture. Buring Bush. TOP RIGHT: Art Department staff: L TO R. students D. Bjorkman and D. Larson. D. Wattman. P. Thompson. A, Molder. M. Swanson. N. Holen. BOTTOM LEFT: Jim Howard, visiting artist, begins his environmental sculpture with twine. BOTTOM CENTER: Next he introduces plastic. BOTTOM RIGHT: Adding the final touches. 46 ENGLISH “I have often been asked why I major in English, since it appears to be, at best, impracti- cal. Here's why: I major in English because the teachers here at Augs- burg have opened up for me the undyingly beauti- ful and profoundly hu- man possibilities of lan- guage. -David Paul Raether Language is the mind's staple. A piece of writing can be as nourishing to the pulsating brain as bread is to the gurgling belly. But English majors are gluttons: we be- come overstuffed intel- lectualis from devouring the works of man. Palo- saari, pass the Alka Selt- zer!” -Steven Wehren- The basic philosophy of the English Department is that developing skills in read- ing and responding to lit erature should result in a greater understanding of the basic human problems and situations revealed in liter- ature. The ability to re- spond to nature, the ability to see the complexity of one's own emotions, the abil- ity to be intensely aware of the joys and pains of an- other, the ability to think critically and to laugh at what’s funny — these are a part of a full human life.” -Dr. Barbara Andersen LEFT A80VE: A genial Ron Palosaari. LEFT: John Mitchell and friend. BELOW: English Department staff: STANDING L TO R. C. N.choll. M. Davis. B. Andersen. T. Clarke, student S. Wehrenbere. SEATED L TO R. J. Mitchell. ' M. Scherer. R. Palosaari. students M. Quanbeck. D. Raether. 47 •‘Although there is no perfect philos- ophy. I believe it is in the philosoph- ical sphere that we find the answers to the meaning of our existence.” -Marlene Jorgensen Philosophy is the love of wisdom and the search for truth. In our de- partment we strive to show students how they can prepare themselves for these two profoundly human missions. We attempt to aid the students in lib- erating themselves from ignorance and in overcoming prejudicial views of reality. -Dr. Mark Fuehrer PHILOSOPHY RELIGION 48 Regardless of what one studies in college - whether it be science, sociology, history, literature, or music - questions arise about ultimate values and about the meaning of life. These questions are natural theological questions and studying theology helps one gain a liberating perspective and clearer answers for them. Theology can help free people intellectually, so that they will be creative agents in society. A liberated mind, however, is only part of what we seek at Augsburg. What people believe in and give their lives to is more important, because it determines the degree of freedom and the kind enjoyed. Christian theology points to Jesus Christ as Lord, who both frees and unites all people in our college and in the world.” -Dr. Eugene Skibbe The Augsburg Religion Department has broadened my outlook in many areas. They have helped me to understand what my faith in Christ really means. This has been done by reinforcement, and also be challenging what I believe. As a result my religion classes were not always comfortable, but in looking back I can see that I learned from all of them.” -Dwaine Bruns FAR LEFT: Philosophy Department Faculty: L TO R. K. Bailey M. Fuehrer. BELOW LEFT: A relaxed Dr. Ken Bailey. LEFT: A visible sign of Augsburg's religious committment. BELOW: Religion Department Faculty: L TO R. P. Quanbeck. D. Ollila. J. Benson. S. Barack. E. Skibbe. “I am majoring in French at Augsburg because I find the people and culture of France interesting. The French program here at Augsburg provides a diversity of classes which can be designed to meet the students' needs with the use of pertinent materials, and allows us to learn much of the current life of the people of France.” -Robin Meadows TOP: Scandinavian studies professor. L. Hansen. BOTTOM: Foreign Language Department staff: L TO R. G. Rozentals. student T. Serbus. M. Johnson. A. Bollati. W. Oyler. student J. Vatsaas. D. Steinmetz. student C. Johnson. L. Hansen. L. Dahl. R. Aaskov. 50 “The library at Augsburg serves as a valuable resource area to its students. The wide variety of materials and its participation in the CLIC program makes it possible for students to find almost any needed resource. Along with Augs- burg's wide selection of books for research and pleasure reading, we also have extensive cirriculum and children's libraries. -Boyd Koehler TOP: Library stall. L TO R. M. Sibley. J. Olson. N. Lauren. G. Sulerud. 8. Koehler. M. Liebers. B. Norquist. SEATED • I. Schilling. M. Anderson. BOTTOM: B. Koehler. 51 LIBRARY FOREIGN LANGUAGE 52 TOP FAR LEFT: Speech. Communi- cations. and Theatre Arts staff: L TO R. R. Anderson. J. Mugge. M. 8eery. J. Driver, and A. Cole. TOP LEFT: Student actor. C. Akerlind. 80TT0M LEFT: New faculty member. M. Beery. BOTTOM RIGHT: P. Thompson as Lysander and L. Ryman as Hermia perform in Shakespeare's “Mid- summer Night's Dream.” The Augsburg College Little Theatre's production of a ‘‘Midsummer Night's Dream is one of the finest shows I have seen on the Augsburg stage in a decade. The opening night audience sucked in its breath in awe at the set and costumes, then grinned, chuckled, snorted and finally belly-laughed at the comic action. Part of the credit for the triumph must go to the new faculty member Michael Beery for his excellent set and costumes. A large part of the credit for the success of the production must also go the director. Ailene Cole, and to her cast. Suffice it to observe that although the production does have outstanding individual performances such as Deborah Bruce's in the role of the fairy queen Titania and Delbert Silberstein’s in the role of the impish fairy Puck, the production has a uniformly high quality of acting throughout. Bravo - Dr. Cole. Michael Beery, and cast! -exerpts from R. Sargent’s Echo review. November 19. 1976. 53 SPEECH COM MUNICATIONS THEATRE THE SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY 56 TOP LEFT: Quarterback Gary Austin. TOP RIGHT: Omicron House residents: L TO R. J. Purdham. K. Iverson, M. Sisterman, P. Halvorson. M. Carlson. N. Flak. S. Moe. MIDDLE: Oscar the Magnificent. BOTTOM RIGHT: So this is what it means to be The Dean? BOTTOM MIDDLE: Favorable reactions? Three Augsburg students react to the sculpture on the staircase. TOP LEFT: M. Sisterman. TOP RIGHT: Coach Al Kloppen gives direction BOTTOM LEFT: Soccer player Gary Dahle watches from the bench. BOTTOM RIGHT: Breakfast in the Commons. TOP LEFT: The infamous Rho house. TOP RIGHT: M. Joel, assistant to the Dean. BOTTOM LEFT: E. Copenhagen’' Midthun. BOTTOM RIGHT: Three Augsburg coeds enjoy the serenity of Murphy Square. POTPOURRI 58 TOP LEFT: D. Cornell. TOP RIGHT: The College Center Lounge, a stopping-off place for many Auggies. MIDDLE RIGHT: A view of the Art building from Murphy Square. BOTTOM: K. Dueffert in Volleyball action. POTPOURRI 59 TOP LEFT: D. Skoglund aids students at the Music Department table. TOP RIGHT: Is it that bad. M. Hedblom? BOTTOM LEFT: An unexpected visitor. BOTTOM MIDDLE: Shuf- fling through all the papers. BOTTOM RIGHT: C. Hazel and friend share a laugh while E. Sabella lights up in the background. 60 Registration always produces confu- sion. frustration, and a torrent of questions. Here's a sampling of some overheard quotes: If this class doesn't fit into my schedule, I'm dropping out! “How did you manage to get into a lifetime sport of all guys? “You'll just love my biology class, kids. “Music theory five? There is no music theory five! Oh no, it’s closed! “What’s an AUGSBURGIAN?” and Do I have to pay for it now?” “It says here to go to Station C - where in the world is Station C? But I don’t know my doctor's phone number!” I don't know if I like all this all this rigamarole. You mean we have to do all this stuff before every semester?” “I think I have a headache. “I’m finally done - what a relief!” REGISTRATION Homecoming '76 began as well as carried on traditions. The smorgasbord, dance, talent show (was there talent!), were held as usual. A bonfire was also held and annex houses began a new tradition of decorating in the homecoming spirit. The homecoming game was filled with spirit also. The kazoo band marched and a Norwegian cheer was intro- duced at the talent show ear- lier in the week. By game time Auggies had it well in mind and cheered the team on to_____oh well. Rootan Scrootan, Rootan Scrootan. Ta Han Po Nakken. Slo Han Po Bakken. Yah. Yah. Dette go bra. Augsburg College RAH! RAH! RAH! I loved planning home- coming this year. It seemed like there was a lot of spirit and involvement by more people than in past years. Lori Otto TOP LEFT: And so begins the game. TOP CENTER: Sigma shows their spirit. TOP RIGHT: Rick Jensen was one of the many talented performers in the talent show. BOTTOM LEFT: Dunk the Dean. BOTTOM CENTER: This is talent? BOTTOM RIGHT: A standard Augsburg tradition. BELOW: Gwen Clark gives a dramatic interpretation of prose. 63 POLITICS 1976-1977 1976 was a busy year for politics and politicians in Minnesota. A few Minne- sota natives have moved up the po- litical ladder; Mondale becoming Vice- President. Bergland becoming secre- tary of agriculture. Anderson taking Mondale’s place in Washington, and Perpich then becoming our new gov- ernor. Political activity was also booming here at Augsburg. To help inform the Augsburg community concerning po- litical issues, debates between the major Presidential candidates were held; local candidates also appeared to canvas for the college vote. This fall voter registration was also em- phasized here on campus. To introduce the new Carter-Mondale administration excerpts from Presi- dent Jimmy Carter’s inaugural ad- dress. given on January 20. 1977 have been printed below: In this outward and physical ceremo- ny. we attest once again to the inner and spiritual strength of our nation. Ours was the first society openly to define itself in terms of both spiritual- ity and of human liberty. It is that unique self-definition which has given us an exceptional appeal - but it also imposes on us a special obligation — to take on those moral duties which, when assumed, seem invariably to be in our own best interests. You have given me a great responsi- bility to stay close to you, to be wor- thy of you and to exemplify what you are. Let us create together a new na- tional spirit of unity and trust. Your strength can compensate for my weakness, and your wisdom can help to minimize my mistakes. Let us learn together and laugh together and pray together, confident that in the end we will triumph together in the right. Our government must at the same time be both competent and com- passionate. We have already found a high degree of personal liberty, and we are now 64 struggling to enhance equality of opportunity. Our commitment to human rights must be absolute, our laws fair, our natural beauty preserved; the powerful must not persecute the weak, and human dignity must be enhanced. We have learned that •'more’’ is not necessarily “better” that even our great nation has its recognized limits and that we can neither answer all questions nor solve all problems. We cannot afford to do everything, nor can we afford to lack boldness as we meet the future. So together, in a spirit of individ - ual sacrifice for the common good, we must simply do our best. To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others. We will not behave in foreign places so as to violate our rules and standards here at home, for we know that the trust which our nation earns is essential to its strength. We are a strong nation and we will maintain strength so sufficient that it need not be proven in combat-a quiet strength based not merely on the size of an arsenal, but on the nobility of ideas. We will be ever vigilant and never vulnerable, and we will fight our wars against poverty, ignorance and injustice, for those are the enemies against which our forces can be honorably marshaled. Within us. the people of the United States, there is evident a serious and purposeful rekindling of confidence, and I join in the hope that when my time as your president has ended, people might say this about our nation: 1) That we renewed our search for humility, mercy and justice. 2) That we had torn down the barriers that separated those of different race and region and religion, and where there had been mis- trust, built unity, with a respect for diver- sity. 3) That we had found productive work for those able to perform it. 4) That we had ensured respect for the law, and equal treatment under the law, for the weak and the powerful, the rich and the poor. 5) And that we had enabled our people to be proud of their own government once again. These are not just my goals but our common hopes. And they will not be my accomplish- ments, but the affirmation of our nation’s continuing moral strength and our belief in an undiminished, ever-expanding American dream. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Government President and Vice President. Ron Robinson and Bruce Cunningham. Student Government 1976-77: Student Senate: President - Ron Robinson V. President - Bruce Cunningham Sr. Class Pres. - Lori Otto Sr. Class Reps. - Jeanne Edwardson. Paul Halvorson Jr. Class Pres. - Eric Spore Jr. Class Reps. - Scott Rysdahl. Kris Iverson Soph. Class Pres. - Arlene Shorts Soph. Class Reps. - Lisa Radosevich, Eric Anderson Fr. Class Pres. - Bill Fowler Fr. Class Reps. - Dawn Danner, Roxanne Hill Woman's Off-campus Rep. - Toni Laux Woman's On-campus Rep. - Lynne Kohn Men’s Off-campus Rep. - Neil Pauluk Men's On-campus Rep. - Dirk Abraham Rep. at large - Walter Bradley Incumbent Rep. - Roz Nordaune Commissioners: KCMR Director - Bruce Olson Program - Rob Brown. Jon Kern SOS Coordinator - Roxanne Hart Religious Life - Paula Geister, Tim Hokenson Echo Editors - Carol Dubovick. Steve Wehrenberg Augsburgian Editor - Cheryl Skoglund Black Student Union-Waiter Bradley 66 Women's Of(-campus Rep. Toni Laux. Student Government 1977-78: The student government elec- tions did not go as smoothly this year as in the past, with Eric Spore and Arlene Shorts winning the top senate seats in an unprecedented write-in ballot. Shortly after the election, the defeated teams of Walter Bradley-Nick Choban. Robyn Whitbeck-Brad Elliott decided to contest the re- sults. Allegations were brou- ght before the judicial coun- cil, where unfair campaign practices were questioned. It was decided a hearing should be held. After 4 hours of de- liberation, the council stated that they had found election guideline violations to have taken place, but the viola- tions did not warrant an over- turn of the election results. Therefore, Spore and Shorts soon took office after a short training period. Student Senate: President - Eric Spore V. President - Arlene Shorts Sr. Class Pres. - Steve Hoffmeyer Sr. at-large Rep. - Kendra Bonderud Sr. on-campus Rep. - Mike Sparby Sr. off-campus Rep. - Erik Hanson Jr. Class Pres. - Kevin Bonderud Jr. at-large Rep. - Kathy Skibbe Jr. on-campus Rep. - Lanae Gilbertson Jr. off-campus Rep. - Julie Thorndycraft Soph. Class Pres. - Fritz Hadeler Soph, at-large Rep. - Tom Berkas Soph, on-campus Rep. - Lisa Novotny Soph, off-campus Rep. - Alan Rindels Student Government President and Vice President. 1977-78. Eric Spore and Arlene Shorts. Commissioners: Religious Life - Dave Wilhelm, Keith Williams Darkroom - Jon Moren, Melanie Sisterman SOS Coordinator - Kris Iverson Augsburgian Editor - Deb Bjorkquist KCMR - Scott Schuman 67 Commuting at Augsburg College? It means having the best of two worlds. For me it means being close to many of my High School friends while expanding on friendships in college. It means having a place to go when things at home get to be too much. And it means I can easily escape from the sometimes over-pow- ering life on campus .. Commuting includes many opportunities of campus entertainment ranging from dances to plays. Com- muting. more importantly for me. also means be- ing able to take resident friends from out of town into the city and sharing with them every- thing from my mother’s homemade (killer) chile to Saddie's Parlor. Commuting also involves getting up at 6:30 a.m. for that 8:10 class and literally fighting your way to school whether it be by bus. car. or the old reliable bike. But most importantly for me, commuting has been a social and academic exper- ience and as part of my college experience, com- muting is one very important aspect of the best four years of my life.” Bruce Cunningham TOP: Commuters and residents alike turned out to eat at the Commuter Day Picnic. Shown here are Pam Nelson and LouAnn Dietz. RIGHT: Bruce Cunningham and a friend enjoying a hot dog. BOTTOM: After the food, everyone joined in a game of Volleyball. COMMUTING 68 TOP: Not only do students come by cars, bicycles, and busses, they al- so ride in on motorcycles. BOTTOM: Cars, a very common source of trans- portation for the Auggie commuters. PROS AND CONS INTRAMURALS KARATE CLUB This year, as in the past, intramurals was one of the most popular extra- curricular activities on campus. The sports included were: Basketball, Handball. Raquetball. Softball, Broomball, and Football. Intramurals gives everybody an opportunity to have fun while participating in various athletic activities. TOP LEFT: I've heard of conscientious referees, but this is ridiculous! TOP RIGHT: In a tight spot. BOTTOM: Pig Power” - Intramural Softball Championship Team. 70 TOP LEFT: Karate Club members: FRONT ROW: L TO R. S. Hokenson. D. Friedman. BACK ROW: L TO R. S. Hunter. R. Jwhl. W. Countryman. T. Countryman. TOP RIGHT: The class practicing their kata. BOTTOM: T. Countryman instructing D. Friedman in defense moves. CABARET CHORALE CHOIR 72 AUGSBURG CHORALE PERSONNEL Robert Engelson, Director SOPRANO ALTO Chellis Anderson Gracia Anderson Jody Anderson Jody Asprooth Jeanne Dahlc Wendy Dahlman Laurie Dean Hollic Glaser Debbie Green Sandy Kassler Anne Lillie Marie McColl Claudia Morris Jackie Roessler Nancybeth Sedgwick Kathryn Senness Valerie Sylvester Oen Lip Tjoa TENOR Bruce Anderson Chuck Cassada John Cox Mark Easter Kris Fenlason Tim Hokanson Dan Larson Steve Rinehart Linda Anderson Mary Anderson Laurie Barrett Chris Edlund Cynthis Ellman Kathryn Gray Vicki Johnson Lori Lassi Julie Levison Candy Lium Kim McWaters Deb Pieper Caron Porthan BASS Eric Anderson Rick Bom Dave Cherwein Dave Domine Scott Erickson Mark Gustafson Eilert Helm Gary Johnson Mark Mattson Dan Neumann Terry Reznicek THE CABARET SINGERS Sonja Daniels. Director ROW ONE: Frank Dickson. Dennis Meyer. Paul Daniels. Karla Weise. Jeff Peterson. ROW TWO: Julie Anderson. Jan Waddington. Sonja Daniels. Bev Ranum. Mary Jo Erickson. Dorothy Korpela. ROW THREE: Chuck Cassada. Pat Boehm. Mike Sparby. Chuck Gabielson. Mark Aune. NOT PICTURED: Jill Cronk. Bob Gardener. “The Augsburg Choir is a community within a community ... but more. It is an extremely close-knit group of stu- dents (sixty-four this year — from all disciplines of the college) devoted to the art of choral singing and which, in the pursuit of excellence, enriches not only the lives of these students, but the lives of all for whom the Choir sings. From many points of view the Augsburg Choir represents education at its highest level ... and more. It is “ed- ucation with an outreach as it sings for that community beyond the bounds of the campus, both near and far. -Leland B. Sateren AUGSBURG CHOIR PERSONNEL Leland Sateren. Director ROW ONE: L TO R. B. Aune. J. Waddington. C. Hazel. S. Ketcham. K. Skibbe. P. Nelson. M. Erickson. L. May. J. Cronk. B. Ranum. H. Heise. S. Beilin. C. Hanson. S. Pagliarini. M. Brandt. K. Stadum. K. Bonderud. J. Unstad. ROW TWO: J. Nelson. D. Bjurquist. J. Anderson. K. Wiese. G. Anderson. H. Roelofs. K. Johnson. J. Jusc. L. Fairbanks. P. Boehm. K. Sateren. N. Walen. J. Anderson. S. Daniels, M. Johnson. R. Lundeen. C. Skoglund. C. Anderson. ROW THREE: D. Sather. T. Ocel. D. KenKnight. F. Dickson. J. Overald. R. Allgor. G. Peterson. J. Flak. J. Peterson. D. Meyer. P. Daniels. G. Walen. J. Hoeger. J. Popham. R. Nordin. ROW FOUR: N. Flak. J. Erlandson. J. Polzin. J. Aune. D. Nelson. C. Soderberg. J. Gisselquist. 8. Anderson. P. Fraenkel. M. Aune. K. Bonderud. M. Sparby. C. Gabrielson. NOT PICTURED: A. Bjorkquist. C. Krassin. L. Torstenson. 73 JAZZ ENSEMBLE I PERSONNEL Dr. James Carlson. Director SAXOPHONES: Sara MacDonald Cathy Yeager • Mike Murphy Ken Holmen Jackie Parry TROMBONES: Wally Swenson Dave Enyart • Dan Groth Brian Cornish TRUMPETS: • Tom Lundquist Chris Charles Tony Moen Ted Aulich Dave Wilhelm PERCUSSION: Brad Imsdahl Carl Priest Bob Gardner • Eric Hanson Mark Black • - section leader Highlights from the 1976-77 performance season of Augsburg Jazz Ensemble I Included: Hosting the Third Annual Augs- burg Jazz Festival with guest artists Jon Faddis and Gerry Niewood Recording, for nationwide use. Schmitt Music Company's man- scripts of new stage band music. TOP: Mike Murphy playing one of his famous licks. MID- DLE: The brass of Jazz Ensem- ble I. BOTTOM: The Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. James Carlson. “The Augsburg Orchestra offers students an opportunity to become familiar with a broad spectrum of the orchestral reper- toire that includes symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and works of a program- matic nature from all periods. For ex- ample. the orchestra's program in Omaha. Nebraska this spring presented Beetho- ven’s “Egmont” overture. Hadyn's Sym- phony No. 88. and the “Magnificant of American composer. Alan Hovhaness. Like the other music organizations on campus, the orchestra exists for the musical enjoyment and growth of ALL Augsburg musicians whether they are majoring in music or some other field. - Dr. Robert Karlen LEFT: The Augsburg Orchestra hosted the Augsburg String Invitational 1976. pic- tured here is a very young participant. CONCERT BAND PERSONNEL ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL Dr. James Carlson. Director Dr. Robert Karlen. Director PICCOLO: Signe lllstrup FLUTE: Cindy Berg Christine Carr Pat Cartony Signe llstrup Sara MacDonald Bonnie Schwendeman Karen Sougstad Julie Ungemach OBOE: Kirsten Berg • Solveig Englund ENGLISH HORN: Kirsten Berg BASSOON: Barb Ahl • Brad Anderson Cathy Yeager Eb CLARINET: Pam McVey Bb CLARINET: Tammy Anderson Cindy Brehm Stacy Eichman Korin Erickson Al Habel Pam McVtey Diane Meyers Sally Stang • Jo Sturman ALTO CLARINET: Robyn Lapp BASS CLARINET: Sue Hengy Mary Hotchkiss CONTRA-ALTO CLARINET: Mary Hotchkiss ALTO SAX: Toni Dahlin TENOR SAX: Ken Holmen BARITONE SAX: Jackie Parry HORN: Pam Carlson Jeff DeFreese Ann Kuehn • Candy Lium Pam Swenson TRUMPET: Ted Aulich • Chris Charles Brad Heyne Tony Moen Dave Quick TROMBONE: Brian Cornish Dave Enyart • Dan Groth Phil Nelson Dan Neumann BARITONE: Sue Lageson • Phil Raaen TUBA: Dan Larson • Wally Swanson STRING BASS: Paul Kilgore PERCUSSION: Cindy Berg • Rick Buechner Dot Devney Judy Driscoll Eric Hanson Roxann Osborne ORGANIST: Pam Carlson • • section leader VIOLIN: ••Gerald Wood • Jody Anderson Holly Groten Laurie Hoversten Rosemary Jones Elsa Parbst VIOLA: Pam Christianson • Linnea Elrod Laurie Nelson CELLO: Michelle Bernard Joan Brustad • Deanna Stanger BASS: • Becky Bjella Carl Priest FLUTE: Debi Anderson • Anne Benson OBOE: Larry Squires CLARINET: Cindy Brehm • Allen Habel BASSOON: • Grete Hanson Lorna Lepisto Terry Wilson FRENCH HORN: • Pam Carlson Anne Kuehn TRUMPET: Jim Traver TROMBONE Dave Enyart TYMPANI: Mark Black PERCUSSION: Bill Jacobs •• - Concertmaster • - section leader 75 JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERTBAND ORCHESTRA “Our task is fundamental - to bring the actions of few to the attention of many. Our standard - to perform this task as professionally and objectively as possible. Our style - to add a bit of humor when we can. With help from the students, faculty, staff and administration, we strive to present our readers with an accurate account of life at Augsburg College.” -Editors Carol Dubovick and Steven Wehrenberg “KCMR: ‘The big sound in the big town.' Augsburg students regularly tune their radios to 600 and 1200 AM to listen to Brook Trout, Dwayne and Philip D. Bathtub, and their other favorite deejays. KCMR offers good music, sports broadcasts, comedy shows, news on all levels, and even junk food from the Chin Wag. Who could pass up all that?” -Scott Schuman TOP: Some of the ECHO staff: KNEELING. L TO R. D. Abraham. C. Dubovick. STANDING, M. Mikelson. D. Raether. S. Wehrenberg. BOTTOM: KCMR commission- ers. Bruce Olsen and Scott Schuman. KCMR ECHO AUGSBURGI AN PHOTO TOP: The Augsburg photo staff: KNEELING: L TO R. S. Wehren- berg. D. Lange. J. Moren STANDING: S. Bouman. S. Nelson. J. Edson. L. Carlson, M. Valen- tiner. D. Eckstein. T. Berkas. J. Purdham. BOTTOM: AUGS- BURGIAN 1976-1977 Editor C. Skoglund selling yearbooks at fall registration. “Being editor of a yearbook is a marvelous way to express in words and pictures what a college has meant to a person - thus it is my hope that the AUGSBURGIAN 1976-1977 expresses adequately my gratitude and appreciation to the Augsburg community - faculty, staff, and fellow students for all that it has given me these past few years, and what it will continue to mean to me in the future as my alma mater. -Cheryl Skoglund A PICTORIAL ESSAY OF URNESS TOWER VI A PICTORIAL ESSAY OF OLD MAIN 81 TOP: SMACK! BOTTOM LEFT: K. Williams at the College Center Oesk. BOTTOM RIGHT: Edda’s R. Jonas and D. Cornell. 82 TOP LEFT: RLC commissioners. T. Hokenson and P. Geister. TOP RIGHT: A night view of the Augsburg College Ice Arena. BOTTOM LEFT: Boy. are you guys ugly! BOTTOM RIGHT: An amiable Cory Johnson. POTPOURRI A PICTORIAL ESSAY OF THE CEDAR-RIVERSIDE AREA z 85 CURRENT EVENTS: 1976-1977 CHAIRMAN MAO DIES; DEAN ANDERSON COMES TO AUGSBURG; JIMMY CARTER AND GERALD FORD DEBATE; HENRY KISSINGER VISITS AFRICA; EPISCOPALIANS VOTE TO ORDAIN WOMEN PRIESTS; PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS CARTER; AMERICA ROLLS UP ITS SLEEVE FOR SWINE-FLU SHOTS AND ROLLS IT BACK DOWN; HUBERT HUMPHREY HAS BLADDER CANCER SURGERY; KING KONG IS REMADE; CARTER AND MONDALE ARE ELECTED PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; GARY GILMORE FIGHTS FOR THE RIGHT TO BE EXECUTED; “CHARLIE’S ANGELS” IS A BIG TV SMASH: PATTY HEARST FREED ON BAIL; DRINKIN' BILLY CARTER LOSES HIS BID FOR MAYOR OF PLAINS; MARISA BERENSON MARRIES; MAYOR DALEY DIES; THE ARGO MERCHANT SPILLS HER OIL OFF NANTUCKET ISLAND’S COAST; THE VIKING LOSE THEIR FOURTH SUPER BOWL; CLAUDINE LONGET IS CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HER LOVER, SPIDER SABICH .... JIMMY CARTER WALKS TO THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER HIS INAUGURATION; THE VIETNAM DRAFT EVADERS ARE PARDONED; AMERICA SHIVERS THROUGH THE BIG FREEZE; FREDDIE PRINZE COMMITS SUICIDE; “ROOTS” TAKES HOLD OF US TELEVISION VIEWERS; LARRY FLYNT IS CONVICTED OF PANDERING OBSCENI- TY; COFFEE PRICES SOAR SKY-HIGH; THE ADMINISTRATION SPEAKS OUT ON MORALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND FOREIGN POLICY; IDI AMIN FORBIDS AMERICANS TO LEAVE UGANDA; SACCHARIN IS BANNED; SPORE -SHORTS ARE ELECTED AMIDST CONTROVERSY; ABDUL KHAALIS AND THE HANAFI MUSLIMS TERRORIZE WASHINGTON, D.C.; INDIRA GANDHI IS DEFEATED; THE PEOPLE CALL JIMMY ON THE PHONE; THE WORST AVIATION DISASTER IN HISTORY OCCURS IN THE CANARY ISLANDS; “ROCKY” WINS OSCAR FOR BEST PICTURE; LITTLE EARTH RESIDENTS PERSIST IN QUEST FOR SEMAPHORE ON CEDAR; .......................A YEAR OF SURPRISES! TOP LEFT: Omicron's Halloween sentinel. TOP RIGHT: The Aune's • Eric. Becky, and John. BOTTOM LEFT: L. Samuelson. Admissions counselor. BOTTOM RIGHT: J. Edwardson Rets a lift from E. Burtness. M. Braaten. and B. Nelson POTPOURRI 88 TOP: C. Smith, College Center reception- ist. BOTTOM LEFT: Vase of roses. BOTTOM RIGHT: J. Brustad carries her cello back from Instrumental studies. 89 POTPOURRI POTPOURRI TOP LEFT: Lamb's Players entertain in the quad. TOP RIGHT: D. Friedman and his pipes. MIDDLE LEFT: R. Nordaune moderates a debate in the College Center. MIDDLE RIGHT: Augsburg's answer to the Fonz. BOTTOM: C. Stommer's speciality, smorgabord. POTPOURRI 91 POTPOURRI TOP LEFT: -Meow. TOP RIGHT: A. Berglund. BOTTOM LEFT: Gus. BOTTOM RIGHT: Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity: ROW ONE: L TO R. T. Anderson. D. Dow. N. Pauluk. P. Shaver. J. Morcn ROW TWO: R. Brown. K. Hagen. C. Peterson. D. Lange. S. Wehrenberg. D. Larson ROW THREE: S. Rysdahl, P. Styrlund. S. Langguth. E. Trehus. R. Asman. POTPOURRI TOP LEFT: Ice sculpture • winter of 76-77. TOP RIGHT: I think I'm going to enjoy Augsburg! BOTTOM: On the steps of the College Center • an essay in moods. 93 FOOTBALL I was diappointed that the program wasn't turned around in wins and losses. However. I feel that the record did not indicate the season. I was not displeased with this year, we still have a long way to go. and there are still question marks next year. With the quality of men coming back, and the new ones coming in they will be a great group to work with. The key is that we must believe we can win and expect to win. -Coach Al Kloppen Augsburg will become a contender in the MIAC through a rebuilding program which includes making the individual football player believe in himself and the team he plays for. -Jeff Book ABOVE: New football coach. Al Kloppen ABOVE CENTER The Auggies square off against Macalaster ABOVE RIGHT No 41. Steve Gustafson, and No. 24, Tom Bramwell m action LOWER RIGHT Auggie football para- phernalia. LOWER LEFT The squad. 1976-77. The 1976 77 Squad ROW ONE L TO R. M Strandemo J Manthei D Rudolph. M Day. G Wallstem G Austin. S Eckstein. B Shaw. D Barlage R Robinson K Meehan ROW TWO T Bramweil J Book. S Gustatson P Holmquist. J Bremer. J Carr. D Spading. G McCullum. K Williams. S Behlmg ROW THREE J Prestholdt. R Jensen M Lamberty. E I ukes K Nelson. T Johnson. I Hansemann. T Hendrickson T Sees . T Evangelist ROW TOUR R Moeser D Domine J Swenson. R Hendnrkson. G Tangwall. S Hanus. P Pearson. P Bondy M Moksnes ROW FIVE P Rambow. M Mourning. P Nies. E Spore. C Rath. S Molencamp. J Miller. M lewis D McCurchie 97 SOCCER “A Successful Season” We had quite a turnout this year. I started off with some 40 players — that is quite un- usual. We had some outstanding players — all of them are out- standing. really. Every one of them that played gave more than 100%. more than a coach could ask for. I'm looking forward to the next season. We are go- ing to come back strong next year, there is no doubt about that.” -Coach Rolf Eriksen 98 UPPER LEFT: An Auggie player passes to his teammate. LOWER CENTER: Augsburg and St. Thomas players race lor the ball. UPPER RIGHT: Coach Rolf Eriksen. LOWER RIGHT: Goal! ‘‘This season was a beneficial experience in some ways, yet disappointing in others. But the best part was that we stuck together throughout the trials and tribulations of the season. Much of this was due to the sincerity and leadership of the captains and Coach Eriksen.” -Ken Hagen VOLLEYBALL 100 “A Rebuilding Year” This last year was definitely a rebuilding year because we graduated most of our starters who were seniors. And even though our record wasn’t the best, we can look forward to another season with a lot of good freshmen coming in. -Coach Mary Timm LOWER LEFT: Two quick-reacting Auggies spike the ball simultaneously. UPPER LEFT: Maggie McDonough blocks a St. Olaf shot. LOWER CENTER: The 1976-1977 Squad: ROW ONE: J. Edson. R. Storey. J. Bolstad. J. Murray. K. Dueffert. N. Baker. M. McDonough ROW TVSO: Student Manager G. Storley. Asst. Coach N. Soli. H. Carman. P. Schaber. P. Fevold. S. Lee. P. Kyllonen. Coach M. Timm. UPPER RIGHT: As Pam Schaber and Heidi Carman look on. Maggie McDonough hits the ball over the net. LOWER RIGHT: The team takes time for a pre- game huddle. As far as this season goes. I think it was a hardworking team, but the outcome of all this hard work only gave us a .500 season. And yet. this gave all the play- ers a lot of experience in games and in the play-offs. We can look forward to next year with new freshmen coming in.” -Maggie McDonough 101 CAGERS PLAY IN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ABOVE: 1976 1977 Squad: L TO R. R G. Monson. D Cornell. 0. Shoop. R. Nelson. D Nelson. 0. Houghton. R. Jensen Jonas. J. Sorenson. P. Stang. Coach R Zillmer. P Meissner. D Johnson Erv Inniger. v Making it to the national tournaments- that’s something to be proud of! There's no way anybody can complain about this season. As a senior it's undoubtedly the most exciting ball club I've seen in my four years here. There are so many things to consider when talking about this year’s team- the Meissner Cornell Monson front line, undoubtedly the tallest and quickest in the conference, the undue concern about the guard situation, the amazing bench strength, the 13-3 con- ference and district title, and the trip to Kansas City. Not having missed more than a few games and being a self-proclaimed Augsburg basketball fanatic, there are lots of things that seem so much a part of the game that never seem to make it in to print ... like the unmistakable fire-up session that can be heard from the stands as the team is coming up the back hallway from the locker room ... or Mon’s accidental run out during the national anthem ... or Dr. Gyberg's son running from the score table to the hallway all night .. or the cries of Z! Z! Z!” from the crowd after one of Ron Zillmer’s infamous muscle plays under the basket. Those are some of the things I’m going to remember about this year’s basketball team, along with one more important thing ... the trem- endous amount of respect those guys showed -for Erv. for the officials, for the other team, and for each other. I really think it’s neat that it showed up so much. I'm really proud of the basketball team - Congratulations! -Heidi Leaf WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ‘‘We were a very close team. We had a lot of dedication and desire, but lack of depth proved to be a determining factor in most of our games. A lot of feelings were shared - happiness, sad- ness. silliness and caring about each other. We are looking forward to next year with great anticipation.” -Sue Shoff RIGHT: Shari Lee up for a tip 8ELOW: Chellis Anderson. Sue Running. Barb Olmschenk. Sandy Beilin. 80TT0M LEFT: Roxie Storey runs into trouble. BOTTOM RIGHT: Coach Ann Green. After a busy eight-meet sea- son. the Women’s Gymnastics team finished with excellent form in the State meet in St. Cloud. Progress and im- provement” were the season’s themes for the Auggies. and by State meet time routines were crystalized. new skills solidified, and self-confidence was evident in each gymnast’s performance. Not everyone on the team got ribbons, but all deserve recogni- tion for their good perfor- mances throughout the season. All of the women worked hard and each contributed her best to make the Augsburg gymnasts a very successful team for the 1976-77 season. Coach Paulson TOP: Gymnastics Team. FRONT ROW L TO R. L. Gilbertson. C. Lamon. L. Shull. D. Haugen. BACK ROW: L TO R. H. Carman. Coach Pam Paulson. C. Flathman. D. Wells. 10S HOCKEY ‘All around it was a very good year. Our sense of togetherness and lots of hard work paid off in the long run. Next season also promises to be a good one. We only lost four seniors, and most of the returning players are upperclassmen. I'm looking very much forward to next season. -Gary Hughes ABOVE RIGHT: J Roof gets a quick drink of water on the bench. ABOVE MIDDLE: J Atkinson faces off against Concordia. RIGHT: Coach Saugestad and players look on from the bench. 106 Skaters win MIAC Title! “IT WAS A GOOD YEAR!” - Coach Ed Saugestad TOP LEFT: The Pep Band adds its special touch to the Auggie hockey games BOTTOM LEFT The Auggies' unity gave them their strength BOTTOM RIGHT Go. TOP LEFT: A tired Auggie is coached during a timeout TOP RIGHT: MIAC champs — KNEELING: Brad Ruff. Tom Barringer. STANDING: Keith Nelson. Mike Benson. Jeff Blixt. Coach Grygclko. Scott Ludford. Tom Strohmeyer. Jim Aune. Rory Jordon. Jeff Swenson. Asst. Coach Blixt. Jim Pappas BOTTOM LEFT: Two wrestlers or an octupus? BOTTOM RIGHT: • Hi there . Special credit should be given to G 'cause he's the one that keeps it all together. It’s really been a good time. Coach and the guys are super. My en- tire experience here at Augsburg will always be re- membered. The truly special thing I’ve obtained are the many friendships and that's what really counts Jim Pappas 108 WRESTLING “Making use of the facilities, enduring the elements, the devoted interest of the coach, and the individual effort put out — all these qualities make the successful team or season win or lose. top left: Batter up! top right: An Auggie -Chris Geason grabs a fly ball 80TT0M LEFT: The Augsburg bench reacts with varying expressions to a play BOTTOM RIGHT: Chris Geason winds up for a pitch. BASEBALL 109 TOP: The Auggie cheerleading squad in action LOWER LEFT: Kim Forsyth and Patricia Anderson are all smiles for the camera LOWER RIGHT The 1976-1977 Squad LEFT. FRONT TO BACK Patricia Anderson. Jen Peterson. Kay Kendall: MIDDLE Gail Wagner; RIGHT. FRONT TO BACK: Cindy Ltndgren. Julie Herrmann. Laurie Exstrand 110 CHEERLEADERS FOOTBALL SOCCER VOLLEYBALL Season record: 1-8 Season record: 9-4-2 Season 13-19 Conference record: 1-6 Conference record: 8-4-2 Play-off record: 2-2 Play-off record: 1-1 SCORES MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GYMNASTICS Season record 21 1 Season record: 4-8 State Meet 7th in ( lass I Conference record 13 3 Play off record: 0-1 Play off record 2 1 MIAC championship District 1 3 NAIA championship SCORES 112 HOCKEY WRESTLING BASEBALL Season record: 17-5-1 Conference record: 12-2 Play-off record: 1-2 Tie for MIAC championship NAIA, 4th place MIAC championship NAIA. 7th place Season record: 15-13 Conference record: 11-5 11$ A COMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS Bruce Anderson History Craig Anderson Music Eric Aune Religion. History Lynn Adams Speech. El. Ed. William Babcock Chemistry. Poli. Sci. Carolyn Bacon Psychology Kathleen Bariza English. French Mary Belardi English Lori Berg Arne Bergland Nancy Bergstrom Anne Bjorkquist Psychology Theater Arts El. Education Music Therapy 116 SENIORS Mary Bloom David Bodurtha Jerry Bolling Virginia Bonde Communication. Soc. Business Ad.. Eco. Social Work Communication Elizabeth Bouman Scott Bouman Deborah Bruce Dwaine Bruns Social Work. Commun. Mathematics Speech. Theater Arts History. Religion Lin D Ann Burman Debra Chase Patricia Clausen Roger Claxton El. Education El. Education Chemistry Religion 117 Joan Coleman Psychology. English David DeGear Biology. Chemistry Nalinie Dhani Business Education LouAnn Dietz Business Ad. David Domaas Daniel Eitrheim Lori Eklund Mary Jo Erickson Chemistry Business Ad.. Eco. El. Ed.. Art Elementary Education Pamela Feigum Lynnette Fox David Friedman Peter Gilbertson History. El. Ed. Business Ad.. History History Social Work SENIORS m 118 Joel Gisselquist Art History Michele Granlund El. Education Daniel Groth Music Teresa Hafstad Music Therapy Kenneth Hagen Chemistry Lee Hagberg Business Ad. Mark Hall Soc. Sci.. Religion Miriam Hall Art Jerald Halvorsen Social Science Paul Halvorson Psych. Commun Lee Hansen Political Science Lori Hasslinger History, Religion Debra Haugen Michael Heck Linda Hendrickson Jeffrey Henry Communication History Mathematics Business Ad. Susan Hengy Biology. Chemistry Mary Hill Business Ad. Timothy Hokanson Social Work Lee Houck Social Science Janet Jacobson Paul Johnson Carolyn Jupiter Judith Knudson Psychology. Art Biology EL Education Social Work SENIORS 120 Richard Komorouski Renee Kosslak Robert Kruger Michael Ksepka Psychology Mathematics Biology. Chemistry Sociology Susan Lageson Danny Lange Daniel Larson David Larson Music Chemistry Bio., Chem.. History Psychology. Religion Antoinette Laux Heidi Leaf Jeffrey Lee Sharon Lee El. Education Physical Education Physics Physical Education Kathleen Lovaas Patrick McGaughey Douglas Merrill Mark Mikelson Business Ad. Chemistry. Physics History. Poli. Sci. Communication Suzy Moe Thomas Mol Ian Moorhead Gregory Nelsen Metro-Urban Studies Physics Biology. Chemistry Chemistry Douglas Nelson Randall Nelson William Nelson Mary Nollet Physical Education Art English, Religion El. Education 122 SENIORS Roselyn Nordaune Elizabeth Olesen Nancy Olson Lois Ostlie Poli. Sci., History Social Science Political Science Business Education Lori Otto Cheryl Palmer Kisson Park Neil Pauluk Communication EL Ed.. Religion Chemistry Psychology 123 Nancy Peterson El. Education Karen Pfeifle History James Purdham Religion. Philosophy Mary Quanbeck English Paul Rittenhouse Mathematics Deborah Roberge History Robert Roberge Business Ad. Ronald Robinson Biology Karsten Rodvik History Diane Rowley El. Education Mark Rubenstein History. Religion John Sandness Natural Science Patricia Sausen French. Business Ad. Cynthia Schenk French Mary Scherer English Mark Schmidt Business Ad. SENIORS Annette Severson Peter Shaver Cheryl Skoglund Phyllis Smith El. Education Art Sociology. Religion History Matthew Sorgenfrei Steve Stone James Strommen Laura Sutton Communication Social Science German, Soc. Sci. English 12$ Bernie Swenson Medical Technology Michael Swiggum Business Education Faith Thompson German. Business Ad. Jan Thompson •English Richard Thorne Steven Tonsager Ruth Underdahl Janet Waddington Spanish. Speech Chemistry Religion. Soc. Work El. Education David Wattman Art Christine Webber El. Education Janet Werdin Andrew Westberg Sociology Political Science Janet Westrom Thomas Wolski Patrick Zumbusch Chemistry Social Work Business Ad. SENIORS 126 SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Cynthia Anderson Music Wendy Bjorklund Psychology Janell Carlson Social Science Edwin Donart Biology Dean Anderson Music Diana Bjorkman Art Linda Carlson Social Work David Dow Biology. Chemistry Robert Anderson Business Ad.. Eco. John Blaine Physical Ed. Pamela Carlson Physical Ed. Linda Dubisar Social Work Thomas Anderson Chemistry. History Charles Blixt Physical Ed. Scott Carlson Physical Ed. Steven Eckstein Business Ad. Trudi Anderson Music Jeffery Blixt Communication Mary Chapa Social Work Daniel Edwards Art Vicki Anderson English Merid Bogale Social Work James Connote Religion. Theater Jeanne Edwardson El. Ed.. Religion Jane Asplin Sociology Mark Braaten Religion Craig Crawford English Cynthia Eisen El. Education Bonnie Aune Social Work Reyne Branchaud Social Work Jill Cronk Music Wayne Eklund Physical Ed. Gary Austin Physical Ed. Mark Brekke Mathematics Bruce Cunningham Chemistry Solveig Englund Music Therapy Darrell Barlage Physical Ed. James Bremer Physical Ed. Debra Daehn Social Work David Enyart Music Laureen Barrett Social Science Barbara Brooks Music Lawrence. Dale Eco.. Bus. Ad.. Math. Gregory Erickson Poli. Sci., History Lawrence Bell El. Ed.. Speech • Brenda Burandt Music Therapy Sonja Daniels Music Therapy Paula Fevold Physical Ed. Alton Bennett Eco., Bus. Ad. Sandra Burge German. El. Ed. Michael Day Physical Ed. Gregory Finnie Theater Arts Anne Benson Music Eric Burtness Philosophy Vickie Dehn Art David Finson Physical Ed. Mary Bergseid El. Education Patricia Bush Social Work John Dixon Communication Nathan Flak Communication Ruth Bjork El. Education Nathan Carlsen Biology Michael Donahue Social Science Peter Fraenkel Art. Music 127 SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Scott Fridley Biology. Chemistry Roxanne Hart Communication Charles T. Gabrielson Political Science Abdool Hasnudeen Economics Paula Geister Philosophy John Hedrix Physical Ed. Alyson Getman . El. Ed., English Paul Hegre Mathematics Hollie Glaser Music Eilert Helm Music Carole Grindland Religion David Hill Business Ad. Kevin Groebner Social Science Brenda Hoese Psychology Linda Gunderson Art Mark Hoiland Communication Timothy Haas Psychology Kathleen Holliday English. History Karl Hagen Chemistry Vickey Holm Social Science Laura Hagen Art. Linguistics Ronald Housley History Crescia Hagler Social Work Carol Hoverstad Linguistics James Haley Political Science Lee Howard Social Work Lee Hallstrom Religion Nanette Husnik Social Work Sandra Halvorson Natural Science Ruth Jacobson Art Kathleen Hansen History. Philosophy Timothy Jawor Business Ad. Janine Johnson Communication Nordeen Larson Physics Jeffrey Johnson Physical Ed. Paul Larson Physical Ed. Rod Jonas Physical Ed. Stephen Lien Religion. Commun. Susan Julson Art Carolyn Loe Music therapy Jimoh Karimu Biology Karen Lokkesmoe Spanish. Sociology Judith Kessler El. Education Bradley Lorence Medical Technology Dean Kleven Music James Lundborg El. Education Robert Knickerbocker Social Work Lise Lunge-Larsen English Nadine Koelsch Mathematics Scott Mag.-Martinson Sociology Lynne Kohn Business Ad. Joel Manthei Physical Ed. Jean Kornmann Communication George McCullum Physical Ed. Dorothea Korstad Social Work Royce McEwen Business Ad. Nancy Kuhl Social Work Kenneth Meehan Physical Ed. Marsha Kurka Music Therapy Pamela Meyerson Communication Lani Langanki Social Work Suzanne Michelson Music Janet Larson Biology Eric Midthun Philosophy. Religion SENIORS Kevin Miller Social Science Todd Olson Psychology. Religion Kurt Miller Political Science Kurt Otterson Art Pamela Milliren El. Education Edward Owens Communication Geri Mills Political Science Danny Parr Social Work Susan Mohr Social Work Jane Pattee Social Work Kathleen Nelson Mathematics Karen Pederson El. Education Michael Nelson History. Business Ad. Jodeil Pelishek Religion. English Pamela Nelson Social Work Ricky Pelishek English Fay Niederhaus Spanish. History Gary Perkerwicz Philosophy. Psych. James Nieling Chemistry Kevin Peterson Math. Chem, Nat. Sci. Laurie Nielsen El. Ed.. Psychology Leo Philben Chemistry Patricia Niesche El. Ed.. French Clifford Price Social Work Jeffrey Nodland Business Ad.. Rel. Philip Raaen Music David Ohrbom Natural Science Audrey Rasmussen El. Education Bruce Olsen Communication Dean Reiners El. Education Philip Olson Physical Ed. Daniel Reuss Business Ad. William Reyer English Dean Shoop Business Ed. John Ronning Chem. Bio. Nat. Sci. Janette Simmons Music Dean Rudolph El. Education Rodney Skoe Sociology, Psych. Thomas Ruud Classics Robin Smith Physical Ed. Terry Sack Physical Ed. M. Paul Snodgrass Political Science Mark Sanstead Psychology Taavi Sober English Edward Savelkoul Physical Ed. Donald Spading Business Ad.. Eco. Gary Schanil Poli. Sci.. History Jerome Spetzman Biology Marna Schield Art Jean Stai Art Jon Schneider Metro-Urban Studies Mark Sterling Physical Ed. John Schraan Economics Janet Stevens El. Education Carole Schulze Business Ad. Laurie Stoll Business Ad. Scott Scofield Business Ad.. Eco. Timothy Strand Mathematics Brian Seim Business Ad. Joel Sunde Religion Steven Setterberg Physical Ed. Duane Temple Art Bradley Shoff Physical Ed. Mary Tomes Music SENIORS NOT PICTURED: Eric Trehus Chemistry Jeanette Vought Social Work Martha Wagner Spanish Gary Walen Ecol. Business Ad. Christina Walseth Art History Inez Waltman English Jeffery Wasvick Biology Sandra Weston Business Ad. Donna Wiese Physical Ed. Loren Wigdahl Business Ad. Frederick Wolter Art Julia Wong History, Class. Civ. David Wygant Physics SENIORS 130 TOP LEFT: Senior Class President. Lori Otto. TOP MIDDLE: Keith Williams walking the snowy path to Si Melby. TOP RIGHT Mark Mikelson. ECHO Sports editor. BOTTOM LEFT: Neil Pauluk. Student Senate commuter representa tive. BOTTOM RIGHT: Senior New Dimensions student. Laurie Sutton. COMMENCEMENT: MAY 22, 1977 TOP: President Oscar Anderson and Student Body President Eric Spore look on as ground is broken for the new Fine Arts Building BOTTOM: Dr. Anderson greets the seniors and their families at the commencement luncheon. TOP LEFT: Senior Peter Gilbertson TOP RIGHT Jill Cronk and Sue Lageson assist at the groundbreaking. BOTTOM The distinguished looking faculty line up for the pro- cessional into Si Melby COMMENCEMENT: MAY 22, 1977 TOP: The seniors, waiting to receive their diplomas BOTTOM: Dean Charles Anderson reads each name of the gradua- ting senior as they receive their diploma. 134 TOP: A happy graduate. Eric Burtness. BOTTOM LEFT: Lisa Lunge-Larsen receives congratu- lations from President Anderson and Ron Paiosaari. BOTTOM RIGHT: A new graduate gets her picture taken. •• • WWW�