Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The idea is to plant the trees! (Stacy Teel). Above: Carl Priest. Dr. Mickelberg. Below (Left to Right): Kevin Bonderud. Jeff Peterson. Bev Ranum. Denise Karalis. Mike Sparby. Dennis Meyer. I like trees because they seem more Above: Arlene Shorts. Gail Wagner. Eric Spore, resigned to the way they have to live than other things do. 25 Willa Cather THE CITY PAID FOR THE NEW TREES, AUGGIES ADOPTED THEM

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24 o H CO Q LU cr CL CO LU CO LU CO Q Q On Saturday morning, October 22, Augsburg students helped replant Murphy Square after Dutch Elm Dis- ease destroyed all but three trees. The Park Board provided the trees at a reduced cost to Augsburg, while the students provided the necessary labor for planting. There were 25 crews, each consisting of at least three students, which were involved in the planting process. Each crew was responsible for the watering and care of their tree until winter set in. Augsburg Grounds Supervisor. Den- nis Easley, and Student Body Presi- dent Eric Spore, deserve recognition for the undertaking and organization of this event. On hand for the super- vision of this restoration were Den- nis Easley, and Biology Professors, Erwin Mickelberg and Dennis Sjo- gren. President Oscar Anderson and a few faculty members were also present to encourage the students and support the cause. Not only is this a college community project which will restore the beauty of our campus, but it is also a project to be used in the future as a teach- ing aid for the biology department.

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HOMECOMING 1977 . . . “TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL” 26 To The students still in attendance at Augsburg, Homecoming is a football game, talent show, faculty auction, smorgasbord, and a dance. There are always older people around, attending luncheons and convocations, but few students seem to know who they are. In 1977, we found out. Homecoming is for the alumni, a chance to return to their alma mater and visit with old friends. It is an opportunity for the college to honor alumni whose achievements call for special recognition. No theme could have better represented the alumni at Homecoming than the title of Dr. David Wood’s book, Telling Tales Out of School. The book is a collection of stories about Augsburg alumni. Stella Rosenquist, Alumni Coordinator, developed the idea into a day of classroom appearances by alumni. Students heard tales of the “good old days at Augsburg, and caught a glimpse of the success stories of which Augsburg has been a part. Special honors were given to alumni at the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet. The alumni inducted at the ceremony were Dr. Gerald Person. Stanford Nelson, Clair Strommen. David Dillon, R. Luther (Lute) Olson, and Dan Anderson. All were participants in athletics at Augsburg, and continued to be recognized for their athletic abilities after graduation. Dr. Gerald Person is a professor of education at San Diego State University in California. Dr. Person served as athletic coach at Wisconsin State University. Eau Claire, from 1952-1957. At Augsburg he played baseball and basketball. Stanford Nelson, the football coach at Anoka High School, led his team in 13 consecutive victories between 1962 and 1964. The Anoka football team, under Mr. Nelson, won the state championship in 1964. While at Augsburg, Claire Strommen earned the Honor Athlete award, the H. Johnson Award, and was All-Conference baseball and basketball. Prior to attending Augsburg, Strommen signed with the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He is now the president of Strommen Associates, an insurance and investment firm. David Dillon was named All-Conference his freshman year at Augsburg. From Augsburg, he went on to teach and coach at Buffalo, Minnehaha Academy. Philips Junior High, South High, and Blake. He died in 1976.