Concordia College - Corona Borealis Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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EDMONTON, CANADA “ AUR O RA” 7 c A. Word of Farewell to the Graduating Class Farewell! Ever and anon, the time to speak this word recurs. In a few weeks you, too, will be hearing it from the lips of friends and acquaintances. Re¬ gretfully we view that hour and yet we would not change the course of events if we could. What shall I say to you at this time? As I mull over the matter, the fact im¬ presses itself upon my mind that we are sending you forth in a time when the future looks anything but bright. The world is in a turmoil, and I refer not only to the conflicts of arms, but above all to the conflicts of the soul. Again and again we are told that we are living in a time of great transition and that pro¬ found changes in our whole way of life are to be expected. Certain it is that the old foundations are shaken and that many are groping about blindly. Some even predict that our whole civilization will be destroyed. In, such a time it is doubly necessary that you know where you stand : that you have a sure foundation. Has your stay at Concordia been helpful in. this respect? You have learned languages and sociology, science and mathematics. You have taken courses in religion and are well versed in the fundamentals of the Christian faith. I trust, however, that this has brought you more than an increase in knowledge. It is my sincere hope that the years you have spent at our institu¬ tion. have helped you to develop a sound view of life, a real Christian “Welt¬ anschauung”. After all this is attained you will have the proper standard of values, you will sense what the real purpose of Christian living is. On the other hand if your idea of a place in life is narrow and selfish, your goals will be set accordingly and your life will be of the same pattern- Right now we are hearing a great deal about planning for the post-war period. Hardly a magazine arrives but brings an article on new proposals for a just and durable peace. Yet we know that all these plans will fail if the heart is not right. A spring cannot rise higher than its source, and a nation cannot rise higher than the moral level of its citizens. As Christian young men, having the correct philosophy of life, you can be a mighty power for good in the world. You can inculcate your view into the hearts of others and make the impact of your life tell. Have you thought seriously about the question, just how it came about that out of a comparatively large class you four have reached the goal? Why you and not some of the others? Is not this a clear indication that our heavenly Father has some special purpose in mind with regard to your life? Even if you do n.ot attain the holy ministry you can b.e His witnesses wherever you are. As such you can be instrumental not only in making this world a better place to live in but above all in helping others to know the Christ and thus prepare for that greater world beyond. My parting word to you is, therefore, this: May the love of Christ constrain you at all times so that your life may be a service unto Him. Let your motto be that of the following lines: Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. A GUEBERT.

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6 “AURORA” CONCORDIA COLLEGE um p HYATT „ EDITOR chief 4«,c S T CWOep P assistant editor. F.5TARJC BUSINESS MANAGER. GU B R.T NEWS o-ki SPORTS EDITORIAL With this publication a long-harbored aspiration of many Concordians now becomes a vivid reality. Our first Year Book has finally made its appearance. It has been a most unique privilege to be on its editorial staff, and the experience gained has been invalu¬ able. We hope that future editors may avoid the mistakes we have made and profit by whatever merits this book may possess. Without the full co-operation of the student-body and the encouraging interest of the faculty, this undertaking would have been impossible. We extend our appreciation to all. The purpose of this book is to present a comprehensive insight into curricular and extra-curricular phases of our College. To stu¬ dents and ex-students it will serve as a help in reviving those elusive memories which are often made vague by a fast-moving world. To others it will reveal an excellent up-to-date institution, ready to serve those who have the desire for a sound Christian education. May this 1942 Year Book be the pioneer of a long and unin¬ terrupted line of descendants. P. HYATT.

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8 “AURORA” CONCORDIA COLLEGE gR AD GATING WALTER SCHOEPP ; Peeps” Walter Schoepp, “Peeps” hails from Wembley, Alberta. He began his studies at Concordia in the fall of 1936 in grade nine. When we first knew Schoepp he was a small, shy lad of fourteen, but he has grown into a powerful young man. He is president of the student body this term and has served well in this office. Whatever he has set out to do has been done with the good of the students and the welfare of the College at heart. Last winter he held down the right defence position on Concordia’s hockey team. Previously he played goal for three years. He is also a first class handball player. This year as well as last he entered the city handball tournament. Only after quite a number of successful games was he defeated. He also takes a great interest in. baseball, in which game he holds position as catcher. Schoepp is a member of Concordia’s band and also of the orchestra. He is anxious to get to the Seminary at St. Louis. His motto is “Nothing is too difficult if you have the will and ambition to do it.” JOHT{ HILDEBRANDT John Hildebrandt, better known among the students as “Tiny”, comes from Rumsey, a small town in southern Alberta. During his six years at Concordia Tiny has become a favorite among the students. He is a very good sport and has never been known to lose his temper. In the class room he displays mettle which all of us envy. He is chiefly known for his penetrating insight into vexing problems and for his slow but sure movements in the building and on the campus. There is hardly an organization or activ¬ ity on the campus in which he hasn’t a part. For the past three years he has held down a position on left defence for the hockey team, and in spring he takes over on the mound for Concordia’s baseball team. In the band he played the trombone and in the orchestra the violin. As secretary of the student body he did faithful work.