Concordia College - Spire / Concordian Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Robert Gerkin Fort Wayne, Ind. Bob is a virtuoso on the clarinet. He had quite a hand in organizing the swing band. S Sgt., Band. Ronald Goerss—''Ron” Tonawanda, New York This 6 ft. 7 in. “hunk of hu- manity’ alwdys has his head in the clouds. He is a member of the A Cap- pella Choir, Male Chorus, Chess Club, Mission Socie- ty, Sigma Rho, and T Sgt. Statf. Vivian Greiner—'Viv Fort Wayne, Ind. “Silence is golden” and through Viv’s quiet mild manners she has come to be regarded with great es- teem also. As Ruthie’s pal she was queen of the “Valentine Party,” a result of Viv’s friendliness toward all. Concordia College Choir, G.A.A., Sigma Rho Delta, Sock and Buskin. Joseph Haas—‘Joe”’ Chicago, Illinois Joe is well known and well liked by almost everyone at Concordia. His main occupation is playing ping- pong, which he does very well. Erich Helge— Hedge”’ St. Louis, Missouri Erich has acquired the unique nickname of “Hedge. He is one of the workers on the Concordian Staff, Maroon and White, Sock and Buskin, Stage Crew, Science Club. Ist Lt. Co. A, Sigma Rho Delta, and Mission Society. Robert Gevers—'Bob” Fort Wayne, Indiana Quiet, reserved, and the class “Lumen.” He gives each minute detail his at- tention until it is perfect. A true friend and scholar. Debate Team and Tech. Sgt. Co. A. William Griebel Hoagland, Indiana This quiet, likeable guy spends most of his spare time wrestling, bowling and debating. S Sgt. in Co, LD: Richard Gross—‘Dick” Detroit, Mich. Dick, who is another De- troiter with a fine line, was one of the hard-working managers of the basketball team. Sigma Rho,, Track Team and I Sgi. Come Eleanor Hartmann Fort Wayne, Ind. Eleanor was another of Tertia’s fairer maidens with whom many unfortu- nate people were not ac- quainted. Her smiles and congeniality were always heartfelt. G.A.A., Sock and Buskin, Sigma Rho Delta. This page sponsored by HOWARD'S CAMERA SHOP, 112 W. Wayne page 24

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Vernon Doehrman—''Vern” ' Fort Wayne, Ind. Another of Tertia’s contri- butions to our High School basketball team this sea- son is Vern. He was one- half of the brother combin- ation used by our cagers the past season. Quiet and conservative. Basket- ball team, Co. B. Tech. Sgt. Mary Louise Doenges “Mary Louise” Fort Wayne, Ind. Sweet and shy, Mary Louise is well liked by all of us. The nicest things come in small packages, they say, and this little gal proves it. GA.A., Sock and Buskin, Sigma Rho Delta. Hilda Ehrhardt Fort Wayne, Ind. Not known to many, but a friend of the truest type to those who have had the pleasure of learning to know her. The future must look brighter with such a past behind. G.A.A., Latin Club. Margaret Foreman “Marge” Fort Wayne, Ind. Not one for pomp or show, but just being natural and acting as herself has been Marge’s policy. It seems she has her career all picked out and it’s as good as gold. GAA. This page sponsored by Norman Chubbs—''Norm” Gary, Ind. The happiest fellow in the class. From the first year around here, Norm has been playing tricks on peo- ple or people play them on him. Tech. Sgt. Band, Sigma Rho Delta, Science Club. Gary Droege Aurora, Ind. This boy really blows a mean trumpet, also a very sweet one. Just another one of those lumens. President of the Science Club, M Sat., Band. Joseph Fabry—‘Joe”’ Chicago, Ill. Joe has endeared himself to all with his witty re- marks and clever antics. The favorite query quizzer of a certain professor. A devout Slovak. Treasurer of the Mission Society, Academy Mascot ‘43-44, Male Chorus, 2 Lt. Co. D. William Froebel— 'Bill’’ St. Joseph, Mich. Bill can always be heard voicing his opinion when necessary. Can usually be seen driving the college truck or working on the stage crew. Sigma Rho Delta, Stage Crew, Male Chorus, A Cappella Choir, list Wye, (Coy 18% Paul Gerding Fort Wayne, Ind. P. G., as he is sometimes called, has his eye on a certain drug store that will probably be an exclusive agent of Chesterfields. Pvt. Gomes: BARBER’S—Jewelers since 1900 page 23

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Ruth Helmke—'Ruthie” Fort Wayne, Ind. Ruth is just a dynamo on wheels. Anyone who is associated with her be- comes infatuated with her lively antics. The life of the party, that's Ruthie. G.A.A., Sigma Rho Delta. Ruth Holocher—''Ruthie” Fort Wayne, Ind. The inseparable friend of Viv. Coy, quiet, and con- servative are the traits of Ruthie. A very helpful per- son when asked and also always willing to lend a hand. Concordia College Choir, Sigma Rho Delta, Sock and Buskin. Arthur Jariabke— Jerry”’ Chicago, Ill. ‘Jerry,’ as he known, was the hard-hitting center on the football team. Member of the Concordian Staff, Science Club and S Sgt. Co. A. Is free with his hips in Intramural Basketball. Maribelle Koeneman “Pinky” Fort Wayne, Ind. Small, sweet and smiling, that's Pinky. She’s known for her incessant giggling. G.A.A., Sock and Buskin, Sigma Rho Delta. This page sponsored by DR. M. E. LEININGER Robert Hemmeter—'Bob” Chicago, Ill. Bob is one of the track managers this year, but his main interest is football. He was one of the few with any experience. Sig- ma Rho Delta, S Sgt. Staff. William Hermes—''Bill”’ Detroit, Mich. Bill is sort of a quiet fel- low in class because he’s usually asleep. However, he’s not asleep when it comes to cheer leading. Cheer Leading Team, Sgt. Co. D, Sigma Rho Delta, Maroon and White. Edmund Jacoby—‘Jake”’ Detroit, Michigan A great host to out-of- towners and a swell guy. Ed played Academy bas- ketball, tennis and track. R. G. on the football team. Also Associate Editor of Concordian, Science Club, Pit, Co, ©, Gertrude Koldeway “Gertie” Fort Wayne, Ind. She hails from Goeglein, and, therefore, takes a lot of ribbing. She’s an all- round girl athlete. A Cap- pella Choir, G.A.A. pres. Arthur Kutras—'Skooter”’ Fort Wayne, Ind. Arthur is a quiet, uncon- cerned person. It seems women give him a bad time’ of it: S Sgt. Co. C. page 25