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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1948 volume:

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Prospectus v WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING......Page 7 i | JOURNEYMEN FOR THE MASTER......Page 13 ' | APPRENTICES FOR THE MASTER......Page 2! EXPRESSION OF SELF. PAIGE TO OTHERS Page 43 SPORTS AND SPORTSMANSHIP... Page 6! 4h a pe” f timen Atta et might blow ts a sunsnine HISDOM AND nl - Bote Pas Wher G. spelemerer V1. A, opi lene Few other positions may be as subject to criticism as is the presidency of Concordia College. Yet Mr. Bredemeier, as president, has received much praise and commenda- tion. In fact, his popularity grows with each passing day. In just two short years he has ensconced himself in our affections. He is admired for his firm, yet gentle, ways; for his genial disposition; for his ready, helping hand; and, most of all, for his wonderful spirit of co-operation. OL ephert Usivbnin: he wth, Vaereial, Mr. Herbert Birkman ... high school principal... . leader of the young people . . . co-worker of President Bredemeier . . . moulder of the youth. In addition to all his duties as principal, Mr. Birkman teaches several classes in religion and works for the erection of the new Lutheran High School building. Largely through his tireless efforts the high school department has become tops in efficiency, scholarship, and up-to-dateness. Lat Cilizahelk Eickhoff, 78. ie Girk’ Connaalon Miss Elizabeth Eickhoff, girls’ counselor, holds regu- lar office hours for consultation, teaches English and home economics, and directs the activities of the Girls' Cabinet. As counselor of the Concordia co-eds, 'Betsy'' has in one short year become a friend and confidant to all with whom she has come in contact. Her friendliness and cooperative spirit have won for her the admiration of the entire student body. Daealt) Leth 5 olbY VeNGE Silay ee Religion, Social Studies Instructor since 1947 MARTIN H. BERTRAM, M. A. German Instructor since 1920 ELMER eb Gr Bs Sin ED. Mathematics Instructor since 1945 RONALD GERSMEHL() Physical Ed., Health u 7 Mathematics “ Instruc since N94 | Waa a | [¥ } WALTER A. HANSEN Latin, Greek Instructor since 1918 bribe’ DAU Esa BEN Ticg Ma Ar English Instructor since 1920 MARY CHAMALES, B. S. Physical Ed., Health, General Science Instructor since 1946 ELMER E. FOELBER, M. A. English, Humanities Instructor since 1928 JUANITA GRAY Piano Instructor since 1942 WALTER G. HERRLING, Heb De Social Studies Instructor since 1928 Faculty IRENE HVIZDAK, B. A. English, Latin Instructor since 1945 WALTER C, KITZEROW, M. A. Latin, Greek Instructor since 1942 ARNOLD O, LEHMANN, MGANs Music Instructor since 1946 WALTER A. LOBITZ, M. A. Social Studies Instructor since 1947 FREDERICK MITTELSTADT, Bs 59: Physics, Chemistry, General Science Instructor since 1946 -) Ga, sh ri a] . — ee red Fe CO 10 Whites OLGA HVIZDAK Piano Instructor since 1944 G. A. KORNTHEUER, B. A. English, German Instructor since 1947 ERNEST C. LEWERENZ German, Latin Instructor since 1923 ERWIN L. MEYER, PH. D. German, Social Studies Instructor since 1928 HAROLD J. PANNING Industrial Arts, Mathematics Instructor since 1946 Faculty ALBERT W. REESE, M. A. Latin, Greek, Religion Instructor since 1946 MWAILBERT Fe RUSCH B.S: Biology, Physics, General Science Instructor since 1937 MAJOR W. J. SCHNEDLER, BAA, Battalion Commandant Instructor since 1946 O11 RasPURGAT, BAA. Librarian, English Instructor since |947 WALTER A. VAHL, M. A. Social Studies, Religion Instructor since 1947 Wiles ESTHER GROSS, Be A: Commercial Subjects Instructor since 1947 Eta 9 Mowe ERWIN SCHNEDLER Registrar, Mathematics Instructor since 1914 WALTER SCHOEDEL, B. A. English, Latin, Mathematics, Religion Instructor since 1947 JOHN F. STACH, PH. D. English, Social Studies Instructor since 1942 EDGAR WALZ, B. A. Commercial Subjects, Religion Instructor since 1946 een ty Come on! Smile! .. . Par- son Bolin says, Howdy! .., evidently LeRoy doesn't like the Falls . . . Sommerfeld receives the key to the South ... Dorn's working his way through college . . . Molde—his. broom and his gym .. . Nesko stands guard over Sihler Hall . . . what people won't eat when they're hungry! . . . Louie enjoys a cigar at the beach. JUAN Mel ee FO Se a) a es aoe untor College WILLIAM ABRAM, Goeglein, Ind.—Bill is imbued with self- confidence, numerous talents, and an intrepid, almost cocky, outlook on life. More mature in many ways than his class- mates, he is often sought after for his counseling ability and his innate common sense. An athlete of no mean merit, he is a true and faithful comrade. Basketball; Investigation Com- mittee, RICHARD BERNTHAL, _ Detroit, paclitatos Mich—cConfident and earnest of purpose, living with Dick is an education in itself. Extremely aggressive, he brings to fruition every project he undertakes: for few are able to resist his smooth manners and machine-gun-fire talking. A lively conversationalist, he is a delightful individualist to his classmates. Basketball; Executive Committee; Investigation Committee; Sock and Buskin. EDWARD BIRNER, Mattoon, IIl_—The class's tall, dark, and handsome sharpshooter deserves special commendation for his modesty. Despite the lofty position he held in the Can- teen-Gym Crew Union, he never permitted this unusual power to go to his head. Ed is indeed a friend of rare charm and understanding. Male Chorus; Basketball; Sock and Bus- kin; SAC, president Il. The Union displays its masterpiece RICHARD BOLIN, Humboldt, IIl—Dick possesses the pe- culiar knack of making t he most innocent statement sound like a thunderous challenge issued by another Pope Urban the Second. Though giving an impression of simplicity and innocency, this home-spun philosopher presents many a re- freshingly different slant on things. Canteen Crew; Mission Society; Pnyx. Who said college fellows don't study? untor College Graduates WALTER BOUMAN, Soest, Ind.—Practical, affable, Walt made his vociferous yet 'gemuetlich'' way about Concordia's halls. Active in debate, expressive in word and deed, taking a sensitive man's delight in music, he took an interest in these phases of activity. His quiet grace and his keen in- tel lect made him an unforgettable friend to many. A Cap- pella Choir; Inter-Dorm Council; SAC; M AND W; Sock and Buskin, president. ROBERT BUSSE, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Sprightly of spirit, gay and irrepressible, yet imbued with a determination and a certain serious consciousness. Bob is known for his virtuosity at the piano, over which his fingers run like a master. He is able to express himself unusually well; words flow from his pen with grace and ease. A Cappella Choir; Sock and Buskin. BRUCE CASSLER, Aurora, West Virginia—Impetuous, an efficient and self-appointed taskmaster—a composite picture of Bruce. There are as many facets to his personality as there are women in his life. It is not unlikely that he will suffer much, but it is also likely that he will accomplish even more. Primus Omnium |; Student Body vice-president Il; A Cappella Choir; Executive Committee; Inter-dorm Council; Sock and Buskin. Bruce and Walt ready for a bike hike LOUIS DORN, Cleveland, Ohio—Whether Louis is assidu- ously practicing his violin, writing philosophical editorials for the school paper, or entertaining a friend with his bold humor, he suffuses all his activities with a layer of sincerity and good-heartedness. A hard-working student, he commands the respect and admiration of all. A Cappella Choir, li- brarian; M AND W, Associate Editor; Mission. Society; European Family Committee. Bill and Molde out for a drive MARVIN HEINITZ, Detroit, Mich—A personality kid, Marv is as amiable ds a burning fireplace in winter and radiates almost as much warmth and charm. There are few who are able to resist his quiet sense of humor. Always meticulously dressed, he goes about his work in a relaxed manner, meeting with complete success. A Cappella Choir; SAC, president |; CONCORDIAN, Co-Editor; M AND W; Executive Commit- tee; Investigation Committee. untor CHR: eral nates FREDERICK KURTH, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Possessed of bold imagination, doer of bold deeds, wielder of a bold pen, thinker of bold thoughts. Pit has the lightheartedness of youth and the weighty seriousness of an octogenarian. Editor par excellence, editorial writer possessed both of mystic charm and direct forcefulness. A Cappella Choir; SAC; M AND W, Editor Il; CONCORDIAN, Literary Editor. AL MOLDENHAUER, Detroit, Mich—Molde, a straight-for- ward, contagiously friendly sophomore. His genius in sports is just barely excelled by his ability to win friends, influence people, and guide his fellow-students to greater efforts and joy. In addition, Al possesses the uncanny art of making people feel completely at ease in his presence. Basketball; Intramural Manager; Investigation Committee. Prof's bumming! Let's go back to bed KENNETH MUELLER, Niagara Falls, N. Y—An unassuming fellow, Ken has the happy, hospitable airs of a westerner. His spontaneous ''Howdy! ' greeting has practically become an ear-mark of third-floor Sihler. An ardent chess fan, Ken has the unique ability to let the things of tomorrow take care of themselves. And somehow they always do. A Cappella Choir. Sunday drive or a date, Pit? untor College MILAN NESKO, Garfield, New Jersey—A slick article, who is more of a Casanova than most people imagine. A staunch representative of the Slovaks, Milan fears neither man nor beast. He exhibits an extremely facile and versatile mind when accounting for some ‘mysteriously missing’ written as- signment. Librarian; Sock and Buskin. perlita tes LOUIS NUECHTERLEIN, St. Joseph, Mich—A courageous and analytical thinker, a warm personality, a mind attuned to the beauty of nature and music. Louie is a master crafts- man, embodying the ideals of both mechanical and creative art. What he wills, he dares; and what he dares, he does. A Cappella Choir; SAC; M AND W, Editor 1; CON- CORDIAN, Co-Editor; Chapel Organist. ROY SCHROEDER, Lansing, Mich—Endowed with an ex- traordinary sense of duty, Roy abides by both the spirit and letter of the law. Yet he is an understanding friend, a subtle humorist, and an altogether human fellow. He served Con- cordia most ably this year as Primus Omnium. Primus Omnium Il; A Cappella Choir, vice-pres.; Inter-Dorm Council, pres.; M AND W; Mission Society, pres.; SAC. Just like home, eh Vern? VERNON TRAHMS, South Bend, Ind.—Vern is a businesslike, level-headed fellow, practical and efficient. He is an inde- pendent thinker, with the stubbornness of an Arkansas mule in achieving his fit purpose. Underneath his spirited gaiety lies a stout determination to succeed. Class sec'y and treas- urer; SAC; M AND W, Business Manager; Sock and Buskin; Varsity Basketball Manager. Mellowtones and. Coach after signing the contract Collage JAMES ACKERMAN, Ypsilanti, Michigan ROBERT BERGT, Schuyler, Nebraska EUGENE BEYER, Ypsilanti, Michigan DANIEL BROCKHOFF, Chicago, Illinois ANDY BRONDOS, Tucson, Arizona JOSEPH FABRY, Chicago, Illinois DONALD FRANK, Chicago, Illinois ROBERT GEVERS, Fort Wayne, Indiana RONALD GOERSS, Tonawanda, New York WILLIAM GRIEBEL, Hoagland, Indiana ERICH HELGE, St. Louis, Missouri ELMER HETHKE, Detroit, Michigan SAMUEL HOARD, St. Louis, Missouri ee DARWOOD KESSELMAYER, Holgate, Ohio JOHN KLEIN, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Boris’ Fabry at his best Secunda's sophisticated sad sacks 2 oer HOWARD KUHL, Dobbinton, Ontario, Canada ALBERT MARCIS, Lakewood, Ohio JOHN MARTON, Lakewood, Ohio RAYMOND MUELLER, Seymour, Indiana ROBERT NOVOTNEY, Streator, Illinois JOHN OBEDA, Chicago, Illinois ADOLPH PANKRATZ, Detroit, Michigan GEORGE PLVAN, Cleveland, Ohio DEAN SCHEIDERER, Marysville, Ohio EUGENE SCHMIDT, Saginaw, Michigan GEORGE SHOEMAKER, Vallonia, Indiana JAMES UHRINAK, Homeville, Pennsylvania KENNETH WAGNER, Detroit, Michigan DAVID WELTI, Temperance, Michigan DONALD ZIEGLER, St. Louis, Missouri Dave and John display their cotton snowballs eo meneeetee Secunda and Quarta play dominos Byron Nelson Kurth honors the cameraman... who said Con cordia doesn't have pretty coeds? . . « Ruthie's all set for fun... Yes sir! We're all 'negative'l . . . Cotton pickers in the sunny Sottth 4 Brtrlelt swcoldaaans what's the big occasion, girls? ... evidently Wilda doesn't think it's funny ... time out for a quick pose, APPR TGtS FOR Tht {aie High Se, Graduates RICHARD HEISS, Monroe, Mich.—Dick, class prexy, was made for the throne, since friendliness is a sceptre and leadership a crown. Class president; Football; Basketball; Track; Tennis. PAUL SCHUMACHER, Indianapolis, Ind.—''Schu' of the gentle voice and slow smile . . . a gentleman and a Christian in every sense of the word. Class vice-president; Football; Basketball; Tennis; Pnyx. MARILYN UFFELMAN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A young woman of distinction , . . Uffie’ has that certain something known as class . Class secretary and treasurer; A Cappella Choir; M AND W; Latin Club. CAROL SCHOENHERR, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Always chic and petite, with a feminine laugh that charms and delights. Chairman of Graduation Committee; A Cappella Choir; SAC: Girls’ Student Council; Sock and Buskin. GRADUATION COMMITTEE Carol Schoenherr, Chairman Alfred Wick Ruth David Richard Heiss Wilda Koch David Wacker Richard Bradin CLASS MOTTO: Forward! March! CLASS FLOWER: Jonquil CLASS COLORS: Navy Blue and White Keminiscing Len And now it's all over. Sectionals . . . graduation gowns .. . friendships . . . Field Day : . . class meetings. The wheel has come full cycle. It's graduation time, and four wonderful years are passing the finish line. As we look back over the way we have trod, there is a slight tug at our hearts. We really should be happy. Behind us is a task well-done; ahead, new worlds to conquer. And yet a mist comes to our eyes as we reach back and revive memories of our high school days. Remember Hobo Day... cigars... derby hats... checkered overalls .. . pigtails . . . water jugs. And the Tertia Banquet... roses . . . black formals . . . special privileges . . . chicken dinner. And who can forget the important and oft-times boisterous class meetings held since Sexta, meetings at which we planned outings and parties, selected class colors and a class motto, and elected our leaders. And now as the shadows lengthen and the dusk closes around the class of '48, we watch the happiest period of our lives give up the ghost, 22 CARL AHLERSMEYER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Forceful and sure, a young man who knows how to get along in the world, Snap Squad; Pnyx. JOHN BARDONNER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A brilliant and outstanding student, endowed with a scintillating wit and facile tongue. A charming friend, a constant companion. CARLTON BEECHER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A candidate for All-American boy, ever fresh of mind and spirit, LAWRENCE BERKOBEN, Pittsburgh, Penn.—Stands solidly on his own two feet, bubbles over with enthusiasm and high spirit. A Cappella Choir; Wrestling; Pnyx. FRANK BODENMILLER, Toledo, Ohio—He scaled the rafters of Concordia's gym; as a fellow of daring we-honor him. Sock and Buskin; Rifle Team: Pnyx. DONALD BONESS, Chicago, IIl—Retiring and reticent, yet possessing an inward strength and virility which stamp him a man, Male Chorus; Tumbling; Wrestling; Pnyx. WALLACE BORCHELT, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Possessing the now famous Borchelt per- sonality, an ebullient, happy-go-lucky Senior. MILTON BRACKMANN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Striking appearance, a basketball great, his greatest asset is his modesty. Football; Basketball; Track; Tennis. PATRICIA BRADEN, Detroit, Mich.—A fitting Homecoming Queen, regal in bearing, imbued -with the nobleness of royalty. Girls' Chorus; GAA; CONCORDIAN; Latin Club, Pnyx. RICHARD BRADIN, Detroit, Mich—He may be quiet, but what a wit. For every oc- casion his remarks sure fit. Football Manager; Latin Club; Science Club. RICHARD BREDEMEYER, Fort Wayne, Ind—Fastidious, careful in all things, a fellow who manages to keep his life on an even keel. ROBERT BROWN, Ypsilanti, Mich—Of Robert now, it's safe to tell. Whate'er he did, he did it well. Latin Club; Pnyx. Sun in your eyes, Pat? High Sehcol Graduates 23 24 Greyhounds have the cutest drivers OLIVER BRUECK, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Though predominantly an introvert, Oliver has a natural sincerity and charm that have gained him many a friend. Science Club. JULIUS BUSH, Cleveland, Ohio—One can't help but like him; a fellow of sincerity with a love for simplicity. Male Chorus; Football; Latin Club; Pnyx. DAVID CORDES, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Manly, aggressive, to-the-point, one not afraid. to paddle his own canoe. Football; Science Club; Pnyx. KENNETH CORDES, Fort Wayne, Ind. —Independent, a realist in life, a true pal, a diligent and efficient fellow. RUTH DAVID, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Carefree and happy as a brook . . . warm as a sunbeam, Ruthie smiles her way through life. A Cappella Choir; Girls' Chorus; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. RALPH DEPPERT, Cleveland, Ohio—Boisterous and rough, refreshing as a Coca-Cola pause, booming laughter, the lovable Stench. Football; Track; Intra-Basketball; Pnyx. RICHARD DETTMAN, Gary, Ind.—A jovial fellow, who has many friends simply by being one. Football; Latin Club. DONALD DICKMEYER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A compact, sturdy athlete, with the finely chiseled features of an Indian Chief. Football; Basketball. WILLARD DOEHRMAN, Fort Wayne, Ind—A handsome “hunk of man, a buddy as warm as the handshake of a friend. Football; Basketball; Science Club; Latin Club. ARMAND DOWNING, Pittsburgh, Pa—He's a fellow we're glad we met; for he's a fellow we won't forget. Football; Pnyx. FLOYD DUFF, Detroit, Mich—Original and sincere, Floyd has a warmth of spirit and a nobleness of character. Male Chorus; Intra-Basketball; M AND W; Pnyx. ROBERT EHLERT, Northville, Mich—Clever, has a penchant for making remarks that reveal a penetrating wit, really a lovable guy. Tumbling; Wrestling; Track; Latin Club; Pnyx. High aSe ea perelen tes Who's rocking whom, fellas? HERBERT FEHNER, Monroe, Mich.—A portrait of deep friendliness, contagious laughter, and decided opinion about women, ‘bunk ' life, and drill. Football; Track; Pnyx. EVALYN FOREMAN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Chic, dainty, always neat. Her eyes sparkle with the joy of living. SAC; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. EUGENE FREY, Fort Wayne, Ind.—The normal, American teen-age boy in the flesh, with friends, cars, passing grades, and happiness. Rifle Team. HAROLD FRITCHA, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Quiet and conscientious, a fellow who does things with the sureness of a $40,000 a year executive. WILLIAM FRYE, Hickory, North Carolina—A happy-go-lucky fellow, who manages to take everything and anything in his stride. MILES GERBERDING, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A serious and contemplative young man, with the ability to view life with a philosophical candor. Wrestling; Latin Club; Science Club. ROSE GEROFF, Fort Wayne, Ind——Demure and debonair, polished in manners, as in- gratiating as a Parisian. Girls’ Chorus; GAA. HAROLD GOEGLEIN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Dashing Casanova ... Ladies’ man... am- bitious athlete . .. a smile that sparkles like a rare diamond. Football; Basketball; Track; Latin Club. FREDERICK GOLKE, Cleveland, Ohio—Mild-mannered, slow to anger,® proficient in his studies, a hearty friend. A Cappella Choir; Male Chorus; Intra-Basketball; Tumbling. ROBERT GOLM, Detroit, Mich—Though at first he may seem retiring, as a friend he is inspiring. Football; Tumbling; Rifle Team. THOMAS GREEN, Port Huron, Mich—A great fellow, large in mind and spirit and frame, a delightful friend. A Cappella Choir; Male Chorus; Debate Team; Pnyx. DELBERT GREMMELS, Chester, III—A staunch debator; yet one whose great love is not Cicero, but his fellow-man. A Cappella Choir; Male Chorus; Tumbling; M AND W; Debate Team; Pnyx. 25 CALVIN HARM, New Haven, Mich.—Lean and wiry, a quiet nature which influences by a process as subtle as the humor in the NEW YORKER. Male Chorus; Track; M AND W; CONCORDIAN; Pnyx. ARTHUR HARMS, Toledo, Ohio—lt is truly said that Art never intentionally “harms” anyone. Male Chorus; Mission Society; Latin Club; Pnyx, HARRY HARTFIELD, Berkley, Mich—lIf we were all as happy as he, what a pleasant place this world would be, Football; Latin Club; Pnyx, ADELE HECKMAN, Decatur, Ind.—Unruffled, poised, always the same, the sunlight dances in her hair. A Cappella Choir; Girls' Chorus; Girls’ Student Council; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club. THOMAS HEIL, Detroit, Mich—The class trickster, Tommy is as full of fun as the Ered Allen show. Football; Intra-Basketball; Track; Tumbling; Golf; Cheerleader; Pnyx. RUTH HEINE, Fort Wayne, Ind—A disposition as happy as a sunshine holiday, a laughter as soothing as a lullaby. Girls' Chorus; GAA; Pnyx. DAVID HERBECK, Chicago, IIl—Impulsive and sure, Dave is undaunted by any obstacle. Intra-Basketball; Pnyx. EDWARD HILL, Detroit, Mich.—A pleasant, amiable chap, who gains new friends year by year. Cheerleader; Pnyx. JOHN HOPKINS, Fort Wayne, Ind—John has the airs of a gentleman and a heart of genuine geniality. FLORINE HOPPAS, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Never ruffled ... sparkling, merry eyes... as effervescent as an Alka-Seltzer, PAUL HOPPERDIETZEL, Rexburg, Idaho—An acute observer, a philosopher who strives to perceive the meaning of things, a good-hearted friend. Tumbling. RUTH HOSTRUP, Fort Wayne, Ind—A constant friend, a charming conversationalist, a young woman of beauty and poise. GAA; Girls' Chorus; M AND W; Sock and Buskin; Girls’ Student Council; Pnyx. Just messing around, we'd say High Seed Gradua fes 26 LUCILLE HUNSICKER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—An outstanding athlete, a born leader, a vivacious and striking representative of the female species. A Cappella Choir; GAA; Sock and Buskin; SAC; Pnyx. RICHARD HUTCHESON, Croydon, Pa——Quick to express his convictions ... slow to wrath ... always level-headed and fair, A Cappella Choir; Track; Pnyx. RUTH KANNING, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Sensitive, poetic of nature, a dreamer of dreams, a lover of beauty. GAA; Pnyx, LESTER KASSING, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Les has sterling qualities; his affability, good looks, and brilliance in class make him a great favorite. Football; Science Club. EUGENE KATT, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A real chum, Eugene is liked for his straight-for- wardness and clever repartee. Latin Club; Science Club, WILBERT KLEIN, Detroit, Mich—An ambitious athlete, a care-free extrovert, a depend- able, cooperative classmate. A Cappella Choir; Football; Track; Male Chorus; S ock and Buskin; Inter-dorm Council; Pnyx. VANITA KLEINSCHMIDT, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A breath of loveliness, delicate, gracious, supremely feminine, an altogether charming creature. Girls' Chorus; Latin Club; SAC; GAA; Pnyx. MARGARET KNELLER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—An efficient and capable worker... a singer with a future ... an orator of not a little merit. A Cappella Choir; Latin Club; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. ROBERT KOCH, Detroit, Mich—A connoisseur of fine clothes, a fellow who knows his way around ... quite the man. Football; Latin Club; Pnyx. WILDA KOCH, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A brilliant student, a lover of philosophy; like a river of limpid knowledge, she stimulates to growth lesser minds. Girls' Chorus; GAA; Sock. and Buskin; M AND W;; Pnyx. GLORIA KOENEMANN, Decatur, Ind—She's as spirited and warm as vintage wine, a lady of fine taste and good breeding. GAA; Latin Club. LOIS KOENIG, Fort Wayne, Ind—A lumen and a lady, Lois possesses vast charm and powerful potentialities. Girls’ Chorus; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx; M AND W; CONCORDIAN, The inseparable Maggie and Bev High Sehesl Graduates 27 High SIL Graduates Lettermen now, and proud of it! MARILYN KOHLENBERG, New Haven, Ind.—Sparkle and spice and everything nice, Marilyn executes everything in her characteristically capable manner. A Cappella Choir; Girls' Chorus; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx. DONALD KONOW, Fort Wayne, Ind.—An affable chap, whose happy-go-lucky ways won't gain him any kingdoms nor lose him any friends. Latin Club; Rifle Team. WILLIAM -KONST, Toledo, Ohio—A physique of which Charles Atlas would be proud, and a personality as sparkling as mountain spring water. Tumbling; Pnyx. LAWRENCE KOSS, Muncie, Ind.—''Frank ' is always ready to break into a broad smile and exchange friendly words. Tumbling; Science Club; Pynx. CHARLES KURTH, Fort Wayne, Ind—A mixture of dreamer and doer... of O. Henry and St. Exupery ... of results and powerful potentialities. Track; M AND W; CONCORDIAN;; Pnyx. MELBA KUKER, Fort Wayne, Ind—Retiring . .. always sweet .. . smiles bedeck her face continually. A Cappella Choir; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club. GENE KURZ, Lakewood, Ohio—A sly humorist . . . an ingratiating friend ...a steady worker. Tumbling; Science Club. SELMA KUTCHINS, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Warm and understanding, Selma's goodness glows as steadily as the evening star. Girls’ Chorus; GAA; Pnyx. CARL LIEBMANN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Though not as yet a full-fledged star, this young man is destined to go far. Track; Basketball. CAROLYN LIEBMANN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A sympathetic and understanding listener, a charming companion, a steadfast friend. A Cappella Choir; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. WILLIAM LINNEMEIER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Popular, noisy, quick to express his opinion, definitely a smooth, debonair fellow. Science Club; Pnyx. HENRY LITTLE, Rutherfordton, North Carolina—He may be little, but oh my! He'll do great things, by and by. 28 WILLIAM LUBKEMAN, Fort Wayne, Ind—A medley of sincerity, corduroy pants, kind- ness; an athlete and a gentleman. Football; Basketball. GLORIA LUEBKE, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A charming, quiet creature, as feminine as laced silk and soft tears. Girls' Chorus; Girls’ Student Council; GAA; Latin Club; Secretary of Pnyx. DUANE LUPKE, Fort Wayne, Ind—Dashing Casanova, intellectual star, a combination of earthliness and mysticism. Science Club, vice-president; Rifle Team. DANIEL McINTOSH, Mt. Clemens, Mich—A dark-haired, dashing athlete, who chooses friends with the discriminating eye of a jeweler. Male Chorus; Basketball; Track; M AND W;; Pnyx. CLIFFORD MEINTS, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Cliff tackles studies and sports alike with a bubbling enthusiasm, a fine determination to succeed, and a desire to excel. Track; Latin Club; Science Club; Rifle Team. ANITA MEYER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A demure, intelligent person, Anita charms all with her wit and relaxed friendliness. A Cappella Choir; GAA; Latin Club; Pnyx. ELAINE MEYER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A regal personage, Elaine carries herself with poise and charm. Her friendship bears no price-tag. GAA; Pnyx; M AND W; CON- CORDIAN. CARL MILLER, JR., Fort Wayne, Ind.—A mixture of football and formulae ... of woolen shirts and Cadillacs’. . . a real man. Football; Basketball Manager; Track. JEAN MILLER, Fort Wayne, Ind—Good as gold, true as steel; a real nice person with whom to deal. Football. STANLEY MILLER, Fort Wayne, Ind—A mighty football machine, with a bulldozing personality both on and off the gridiron. Football; Track. ROBERT MOLDENHAUER, Detroit, Mich—A master at repartee, a willingness to try anything once, an ingratiating friend. SAC; Track; Tumbling; M AND W; Latin Club; Pnyx.. LELAND MOSLEY, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A polished gentleman, with the distinctive and chiseled features that would interest a Michelangelo. A Cappella Choir; Male Chorus; Debate Team. Giddyap, Leo! High Sal Graduates 29 BEVERLY MUELLER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Smooth in appearance, voice, and manner, casually chic .. . smart as a whip. A Cappella Choir; SAC; Mission Society; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx. BONNY MUSSER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—An understanding person ...a face of smiles... infinite sweetness . .. altruistic. Girls’ Chorus; GAA; M AND W; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx. CLYDE NEHRENZ, Cleveland, Ohio—Refreshingly independent, with the spirit of Frank Buck and the witty charm of a Voltaire. Football. HENRY NIEMAN, Monroe, Mich.—A quiet, unassuming fellow, he radiates friendliness and good humor. Tumbling. ALAN ORTSTADT, Fort Wayne, Ind.—He finds great joy in everything he does: solving Physics problems, going on a double date, or wearing the O. D. sash for the day. Latin Club; Science Club. GLADYS PRESTON, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Intelligent and mature, Gladys has the ways of a lady and the wit of a clown. Girls’ Chorus; GAA; Latin Club; Pnyx. CARL QUERBACH, Detroit, Mich.—A rapid and penetrating thinker . . . an orator par excellence ... a lumen in class. Tumbling; Mission Society; Pnyx. CLARA RAPP, Fort Wayne, Ind—Clara has a penetrating insight and a grasp of the situation. Her laugh is like a violin solo. Latin Club; Pnyx. PATRICIA REHLING, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Versatile, independent, serious and whimsical by turns, a competent and pretty co-ed. Girls' Chorus; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. EILEEN RIPPE, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A laugh like bubbling champagne . . . a contagious friendliness . . . a spontaneous joy in being alive. A Cappella Choir; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx. ROBERT RODEWALD, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Bob is known as a great pole vaulters and, rest assured, in life he won't falter. Football; Basketball; Track; Golf. ERNST ROEHM, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A hep cat, an expert on sartorial matters, a popular fellow. Track; Latin Club. Set shot in 209 Sihler High ‘School Graduates 30 High Sheol Graduates Strummin’ an’ sunnin' JAMES. ROSE, Columbia City, Ind—Pleasant and amiable, but still sedate, him will we not underrate. Science Club; Librarian. EDWIN ROSSOW, Northville, Mich.—A scintillating speaker .. . an engaging con- versationalist . . . a friend that mellows with age. Track; Tumbling; Pnyx. JACK ROTHE, Fort Wayne, Ind—Jack . .. as sturdy as an oak, as friendly as a politician, as manly as a soldier. Football; Track. ALBERT RULLMAN, Aurora, Ind.—He sees only the sunshine and flowers of life. Enmity is a quality foreign to his personality. Tumbling; Mission Society; Science Club. CHARLES RUSSELL, Pasadena, Calif—Sure of himself, alert, his outlook is as sunshiny as his native state, California. Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. FLORA SAMMETINGER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Flora's quiet sophistication, her innate charm and friendliness, have won her high esteem and many friends. Girls’ Chorus; Latin Club; Pnyx. FOREST SANISLOW, Northville, Mich——Always friendly and warm, as easy to love as one's own brother. Sock and Buskin stage manager; Science Club; Pnyx. RHONDA SAUERTEIG, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Rhonda ...a being of loveliness, a creature of charm, a young woman of tenderness and grace. A Cappella Choir; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx. NORBERT SCHAEKEL, Decatur, Ind.—Norbert is usually quiet and contemplative, but occasionally bursts forth with a gem of humor. Pnyx. MILTON SCHEMM, Toledo, Ohio—Popular, good-looking, easy to work with, easy to like, an all-around fellow, Football; Basketball; Track Manager. JAMES SCHERER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Serious and funfull, talkative and quiet by turns, in all moods Jimmy is a completely likeable fellow. Football. LLOYD SCHROEDER, Tonawanda, N. Y.—An unobtrusive fellow, who has the rare gift of never stepping on anyone's toes. Track; Mission Society; Pnyx. ol High Sahel Graduates Bobby takes time out for a quick click ROBERT SCHROEDER, Lansing, Mich.—The wit of the class, a friend of everyone, a personality as warm as shallow puddles in July's noon-day sun. SAC; Intra-Softball; Pnyx. ARTHUR SCHWANDT, Cleveland, Ohio—A potential Johnny Lujack, as popular as Santa Claus at Christmastime, a 60-mile-an-hour personality. Football; Intra-Softball; Intra-Basketball; Track Manager. BETTY LOU SCOTT, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A flashy, winsome smile . . . a warmth of spirit . a disarming friendliness. Sock and Buskin; Latin Club; Pnyx. HELEN SNIDER, Kokomo, Ind.—The personification of the eternal feminine, Helen wears as comfortably as an old shoe. Girls’ Chorus; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. EDWARD SOYK, Chicago, IIl—Ambitious and adept, Ed relishes the chance to ex- press his conviction. Male Chorus, vice-pres.; Wrestling; Pnyx. ARMIN STOLP, Plainview, Nebraska—''l came to bury Caesar, not to translate him. Male Chorus. RUTH STRASSER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A girl who radiates charm, wit, and a certain warmth which few can resist. A Cappella Choir; Girls’ Chorus; GAA; Sock and Buskin; Pnyx. RICHARD TROSIN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Dick has the ability to follow instructions to the letter and to realize his intended goals. M AND W; Latin Club; Science Club. DAVID WACKER, Detroit, Mich—A true-born leader, Dave commands respect and cultivates friendships with his outstanding personality. Football; Basketball. CARL WAGNER, Defiance, Ohio—Carl is a fellow of practical ways, who works much more than he ever plays. M AND W; Sock and Buskin; Stage Crew; Pnyx. WILMA WASSMUS, Detroit, Mich—The girl with the winsome smile, gay heart, and mature outlook, ‘Willie’ rates tops. ROBERT WEBER, Woodburn, Ind—Confident ... severely calm ... a husky, deep- voiced Senior .. . clever in class. A Cappella Choir; Intra-Manager; M AND W, oz Sweet and shining company PAUL WEHMEYER, Fort Wayne, Ind.—The Tex Beneke of Concordia, Paul makes friends and influences people with his modest but magnetic personality. Latin Club. RICHARD WENGERT, Fort Wayne, Ind.—''Silence is golden, but who am | to make money? Rifle Team. LOIS WERLING, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A solitary star .. . never ruffled or excited, with a dignity all her own. GAA; Latin Club; Pnyx. MARY LOUISE WESEMAN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—As sweet as a song ... gentle and shy . . . possesses intelligence and charm. Girls’ Chorus; GAA; Sock and Buskin. ALFRED WICK, Fort Wayne, Ind—A man's man, scholar and athlete par excellence, a Christian gentleman. SAC; Football: Basketball: Track; Latin Club. HILDEGARD WIEGMANN, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Steadfast of purpose, gracious of dis- position. Loveliness of character, a fine Christian. Girls’ Chorus; GAA. MAXINE WIEHE, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A laughing, melodious voice, a cooperative, un- derstanding nature, Maxine is a friend in every sense of the word. A Cappella Choir; Sock and Buskin; Latin Club. ROBERT WILSON, Tonawanda, N. Y.—Sharp, hep in every way and detail, a live- wire, three-ring circus. SAC; Football Manager; Intra-Football, DAVID WITTHANS, Chicago, IIl—Sports-minded . . . friendly almost to a fault... a complete extrovert . . . an understanding friend. Male Chorus; Track: Wrestling; M AND W;; Pnyx. DONALD WOLFRUM, Defiance, Ohio—He's a true-born leader, though he may be small. This is one chap who's on the ball. Tumbling; Mission Society; Sock and Buskin; Science Club. BARBARA ZOCH, Fort Wayne, Ind.—A lass with sets and dignified ways, and a _heart tempered with love. GAA; Sock and Buskin. 33 Future housewives receive instructions from Miss Fagley r. Spurgat supervises activity in the library rrling: The causes of inflation in the U. S. today are. e « « genius of Shakespeare in “Mache cretaries ever hurt the wonders of Kitzerow explains the wh High Shoat ROW ONE: Richard Amt, Dale Ander- son, Marilyn Andresen, Charles Arke- bauer, Frank Arps, Larry Bates, Donald Batchelder. ROW TWO: Bill Berning, Donald Beyer, Ralph Bleeke, Paul Boecler, Joan Bowers, Jack Bradley, Robert Bradtmiller. ROW THREE: Ralph Bradtmueller, Rich- ard Brendel, Jack Briscoe, Jane Carmean, Roland Constien, Duane Daggett, Fred Dahling. ROW FOUR: Jack Daniel, Emil Dinkel, Bernice Dirks, James Dishop, Ed Doenges, Paul Doenges, Arlis Ehlen. ROW FIVE: John Ellwanger, Paul Erd- man, Joyous Etzler, Delores Fathauer, Howard Feole, Herbert Foelber, Susie Foelber. ROW SIX: Otto Fuhrman, Edith Gehm, Joan Gerke, Kenneth Ginter, Irwin Glos, Willard Godfrey, Fred Goette. ROW SEVEN: Bernice Grewe, Dorothy Grey, Elinor Grote, Evelyn Haage, Keith Hankel, Ronald Harding, Carolyn Hart- mann. ROW EIGHT: Beverly Haynes, Rosemary Henline, Richard Herbst, Darwin Her- man, Johnsie Herman, Richard Hess, Laura Hobrock. Ld ROW NINE: Esther Hostrup, William Jacobson, Kenneth Johnson, Ralph Juen- gel, Gerald Kage, Kent Kanning, Neil Kanning. ROW TEN: Herman Killian, Beverly Koch, Gerhard Kohlinger, Ted Kohl- meier, Elaine Koldeway, Lee Knake, Elaine Lepper. 36 uUntors ROW ONE: Ruth Lepper, Donna Letts, Dorothy Levihn, Thomas Lewis, Ruth Lo- bitz, Jerry Luecke, Robert Lunz. ROW TWO: Richard Maassel, Richard Marcis, Jackie Meinzen, Arthur Meyer, Donna Meyer, Joan Rita Meyers, Mer- vyn Meyers. ROW THREE: John Mihok, James Nahr- wold, Roger Neeb, Marvin Nielson, Don- ald Nelson, Harry Newlon, William Ol- son. ROW FOUR: Pauline Pedersen, Ina Mae Pflueger, Delores Prange, Harold Ramm, Dorothy Reinking, Genny Reiter, Erna Resner, ROW FIVE: Ronald Rodenbeck, Em- manuel Roehm, Donald Roemke, Rich- ard Roemke, Robert Roemke, Joan Roesener, Alice Rotermund. ROW SIX: Robert Salomon, Gene Sauer, Charlene Saul, Phillip Schaarsmith, Les- ter .Schantz, Delores Scherer, Jack Scherer. ROW SEVEN: William Scheiderer, Ted Scheimann, Barbara Scheuneman, Ruth Schinnerer, Ruth Schmidke, Gay Schmidt, Arthur Schupmann. ROW EIGHT: Charlotte Scott, Kenneth Siess, Romona Soest, Norma Springer, David Strassen, Ralph Tennant, Harold Vest. ROW NINE: Donald Weber, Raymond Weber, Gene Wiegman, Francis Williams, Jack Williamson, Irmgard Windhorst, Robert Wobrock. ROW TEN: William Woldt, Jack Wolf, Richard Zabell, Wayne Zink, Jerry Zoll- inger, Paul Zollinger, Lois Zuercher. 3 High Sik ROW ONE: Walter Abel, Donna Adam, Betty Adams, Donald Ahlersmeyer, Ken- neth Allan, Ruth Amt. ROW TWO: Larry Armstrong, Douglas Asher, Lee Baker, Roland Barkow, Rich- ard Bay, John Bertram. ROW THREE: Kenneth Borchelt, James Bouman, Frederick Brand, Virginia Buuck, Ralph Carey, Duane Clark. ROW FOUR: Donald Cleveland, Doro- thy Dammeier, Donald Deck, Ruth Din- kel, Jean Doege, Ted Doehla. ROW FIVE: Jane Dohrman, Pauline Eg- ger, Elsa Ehrhardt, Carol Ernsting, Evelyn Fathauer, Lois Fisher. ROW SIX: Arlene Fortmeyer, Donald Fortmeyer, Leonard Fry, Mary Ann Gall, Gertrude Gerken, Richard Giem. ROW SEVEN: Mack Goeglein, Carolyn Golm, Kay Goss, Lois Hanewinckel, Don- ald Hankel, Ruth Harges. ROW EIGHT: Thea Heckman, Phillip Heidbrink, Richard Hollman, Gene Holmes, Lois Ann Householder, Everett Junge. ROW NINE: Carol Kaiser, Bonnie Kam- meier, Robert Kammer, Patricia Kantzer, Herbert Klepetz, Harry Kassel, Norman Kellogg. ROW TEN: Marie Kleinschmidt, Ronald Koehlinger, Francis Koessel, Arnold Korte, Karl Koslowsky, Marvin Krone, David Kruse. 38 Swillemoe ROW ONE: Miriam Kurth, Kenneth Lar- son, Robert Layman, Jean Lepper, Louis Lepper, William Lepper. ROW TWO: Margaret Liebmann, August Lubkeman, Carol Luce, Loide Luebke, Connie Luecke, William Mahler. ROW THREE: Ronald Malina, James McCoy, Robert Messing, Betty Meyer, Carolyn Meyer, Ronald Michel. ROW FOUR: Donald Miller, Kathryn Mueller, Richard Mueller, Frederick Nauman, Harry Nern, Elaine Nicol. ROW FIVE: Ronald Niemeyer, Thomas Nuss, June Omerod, Jeanne Pepler, Gerald Perkins, Arthur Petrowsky. ROW SIX: Harry Preston, Ellis Quigley, Glen Reinking, Elaine Ringenberg, Rich- ard Rodenbeck, Edith Rose. ROW SEVEN: Mary Roth, Robert Schei- mann, Barbara Scheumann, Donald Schieterstein, Sylvia Schmidt, Nancy Schoppman. ROW EIGHT: Mary Schroeder, Noel Schroeder, Carol Schultz, Norman Schumm, John’ Schutes, Carl Schweikart, James Slack. ROW NINE: Geraldine Soest, Alma Sonne, Robert Stein, Blase Sussnic, Ted Taykowski, Charles Tipton, Edwin Vokes. ROW TEN: Richard Wagner, Edwin Walda, Douglas Werner, Ear! Westrick, Doris Wickliffe, Dana Wiegmann, May Mary Wildey. 39 High Siisoh ROW ONE: Sherman Amolsch, Nina Arnold, Clarence Bacher, Howard Bailey, Ann Bakalar, Eugene Bickle. ROW TWO: Marlene Bleeke, Gloria Bolz, Grace Bolz, Herbert Borchelt, Martha Borchelt, William Bredemeyer. ROW THREE: Paul Bregitzer, Robert Bultemeier, Betty Buuck, Robert Ches- ter, Joan Closson, Marjorie Cordes. ROW FOUR: Carolyn Dahling, Louis Dasher, Luther Dau, Louise Davis, Lois Doenges, Janet Dressler. ROW FIVE: Dorothy Ellman, Eunice Fehner, Thomas Foelber, Gordon Folland, Barbara Fry, Sylvia Geiger. ROW SIX: Carmen Gerberding, Beryl Goshorn, Harry Hans, Ralph Harding, Charles Harter, George Hentsch. ROW SEVEN: Lowell Hey, Keith Hoh- man, Donald Hausmann, Kathryn Jacobs, Jackie Jellison, Paul Kage. ROW EIGHT: Glenn Kanning, Anton Kassing, Ann Kaufman, Marciel Keller, © Doris Keuneke, Allen Koehlinger. ROW NINE: Gloria Kruse, Alfred La- Plante, Milton Lehr, Doris Lobitz, Wayne Lytal, Ruth Marschke. 40 mB | rit he, en ROW ONE: Florence Mason, Roger Max- well, Ruth McBride, Ronald Mell, Arleen Meyer, Marilyn Nace. ROW TWO: Alieda Nahrwold, Joan Noel, Lawrence Olson, Godfrey Parsons, Nancy Pedersen, Mary Louise Piel. ROW THREE: Carl Prifogle, Robert Querbach, Gail Rabe, Edith Reese, George Reisig, Franklin Rettig. ROW FOUR: Ruth Ann Rodenbeck, Joan Saalfrank, Stan Salomon, Ronald Scheele, Carol Scheimann, Max Scheimann. ROW FIVE: Norma Scherer, Lorene Scheumann, Ronald Schlegel, Marcia Schmidt, William Schmidt, Thomas Schoenherr. ROW SIX: Albert Schroeder, Deane Schuessler, Robert Schupmann, Ted Sheets, Alberta Smith, Joyce Spaulding. ROW SEVEN: Jane Van Wagner, Edward Visscher, John Voss, Bonnie Walburn, Max Walburn, Joan Waldrop, ROW EIGHT: David Walker, Phyllis Walker, Carolyn Wambsganss, Charles Weber, Wendell Wehling, Gerald Wer- ling. ROW NINE: Elaine Westerman, Ralph Wire, Joan Wolf, Roger Woods, Franklin Yount, Harley Zimmerman, Carol Zwint- scher, 4| EXPRESSION OF I - SERVICE T0 OTHE SEATED: R. Amt; W. Bouman; J. Fabry, vice-president; E. Birner, president; C. Schoen- herr, sec'y-treasurer; VY. Trahms; C. Scheimann. STANDING: L. Hobrock; R. Wilson; D. Hoger; E. Helge; R. Schroeder; R. Moldenhauer; R. Herbst; L. Hunsicker. Sade, Speaking bin ies Reorganized this year, the Social Activities Council (SAC) gave a memorable account of itself with the pres- entation of an outstanding social calendar during the past year. Events sponsored by the Council during the year were the Homecoming celebration, the Sadie Hawkins Day party, the Benefactors’ party, and the annual Athletic Banquet. The Council also appointed student athletic managers and cheerleaders. Intead of having the individual classes elect the members to the council, the 16 members were appointed by a faculty-student committee, with the classes ratifying the nominations. Yr Began with Se Anthony The Girls’ Cabinet is made up of two representatives from each of the four high school classes. The purpose of this organization is to promote school and social activities among the girls. This year the Cabinet engineered sev- eral Sunday afternoon parties, organized a lost-and-found department, and arranged the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet. Miss Eickhoff purposely made the Cabinet a student endeavor and allowed the girls to run things by themselves as much as possible. SEATED: Miss E. Eickhoff; E. Hostrup, sec'y-treasurer; R. Sauerteig, president; J. Lep- per, vice-president; B. Mueller. STANDING: L. Fisher; N. Pe- dersen; E. Resner; K. Jacobs. 44 SEATED: D. Brockhoff, secre- tary; R. Schroeder, president: B. Cassler, vice-president. STANDING: R. Bergt; W. Abram; R. Bernthal. And Leaders Shall Rise Student government, a reasonably democratic venture at Concordia, is summed up in the work of the Primus Omnium, the Executive Committee, and the Sleuth Committee. The Primus Omnium, together with the four mem- bers of the Executive Committee, saw to it that the laws and rules of the institution were obeyed. The four mem- bers of the Investigation Committee cooperated with the faculty in exposing gross offenders in the student body. a fo Dydd in Gretel With the revamping of the dormitory system last fall, it became advisable to form an Inter-Dormitory Coun- cil. Two boys from each floor of both Sihler. and Crull halls were chosen to serve as members of this organization, together with the president, vice-president, and secretary of the student body. The Council worked hand-in-glove with the Investigation and Executive committees in resolving pertinent problems involving dormitory life. SEATED: S. Hoard; J. Fabry; R. Schroeder, president; B. Cassler, vice-president; D. Beyer. STANDING: E. Soyk; J. Daniel; T. Taykowski; W. Klein; R. Juengel; R. Brendel. 45 46 Rising Garten Rising Site PRESIDENT: Walter Bouman VICE-PRESIDENT: Erich Helge SECRETARY: Beverly Mueller ARCHIVISTS: Carl Wagner, Ruth Hostrup The house lights dim. The audience, taking the cue, coughs once more and then settles back. The curtain rises. Yes, the Sock and Buskin, the dramatic club on campus, is presenting Johnny Goes Haywire,’ or The Little Minister.'' The audience, ever receptive, applauds and wishes the student-actors were able to stage many more productions during the school year. The Sock and Buskin is perhaps the largest and most active extracurricular organization on the campus. Devoted to the development of their dramatic talent, the members present skits at the weekly meetings, arrange assemb lies for the student body, and give one huge annual production for their Fort Wayne public. This spring the group presented neither a tear-jerking tragedy nor a rollicking comedy, but rather a simple love story: ''The Little Minister. ” Dick Bernthal and Beverly Mueller co-starred in the produc- tion. Mr. Martin Bertram ably coached the ambitious Thespians. Curtain call for Johnny Goes Haywire Mr. Bertram coaching The Little Minister’ Pnyx PRESIDENT Donald Hoger VICE-PRESIDENT Arthur Dauss SEC'Y-TREASURER Gloria Luebke Generally Speaking a. The Pnyx and Sigma Rho Delta are the two forensic societies at Concordia dedi- cated to the promotion of good public speaking. The groups combine fellowship, per- sonality development, and fun along with speech-making. The members met on every available Friday evening, and at least five speech en- thusiasts presented their forensic wares. Three volunteers then gave extemporaneous talks amid nervous twitching, hesitation, and embarrassment. However, after a few such experiences, the speakers gained poise, fluency, and assurance. Each society is composed of members of alternate classes, the Sigma Rho Delta opening its doors to high school freshmen, juniors, and college freshmen, and Pnyx to the remaining three classes. Besides holding the regular Friday speech sessions, the groups sponsored hayrides, skating parties, and socials at regular intervals throughout the year. ere They re Generally Srdien Sigma Rho PRESIDENT George Plvan SEC'Y-TREASURER Donna Meyer 4] N. Mueller; R. Busse; B. Cass- ler; L. Dorn; R. Bergt. Whasicl Whaestros tf Adopting the motto of We play anything, anywhere—for a price!'' the Concordia College Instrumental En- semble organized three years ago. It has performed at banquets, rallies, conventions, and graduations; and it fea- tures a repertoire of semi-classical works. It presented its excellent musical program at the Medical Association Banquet, the Lutheran Choral Society Banquet, and the Army Reserve Corps Banquet, just to list several of the more important engagements of the year. The five talented musicians insist that aesthetic pleasure, not pecuniary gain, is the motivating factor behind the organization. Virik Dib Showing a steady growth over a three-year span, the Male Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Arnold Leh- mann, has become a prominent organization on campus. Although its prime purpose is to train male voices for the A Cappella Choir, the Male Chorus sang occasionally for the CHAPEL OF THE AIR on Saturday mornings and performed at the Irene Byron Sanatorium and at a number of school affairs. On a few occasions the chorus combined with the Girls’ Glee Club to sing as a mass choir. S. Hoard, president; E. Soyk, vice-president; W. Klein, li- brarian. Th (Shar Charming PRESIDENT: Patricia Bradin SECRETARY-TREASURER: Beverly Koch The Girls' Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Olga A. Hvizdak, has made great strides toward musical recognition at Concordia and promises to augment its influence in the seasons ahead. Now in its third year of existence, the group numbers 70 girls representing all of the four high school classes. Although the prime purpose of the chorus is to train female voices for the A Cappella Choir, _ the club is taking on the proportions of an independent organization. The founder and present con- ductor, Miss Hvizdak, deserves much credit for giving so many Concordia co-eds an opportunity to sing good music well. The Glee Club practiced every noon hour during the week, singing both sacred and secular music. It presented an effective Christmas Candlelight Service in the college chapel and participated in various social affairs during the school year. On April 17 the choristers participated in the all-state high school vocal contest at South Bend and received a ‘first class’ rating in the ''B division. Making plans for the big banquet Regular noon hour rehearsal Zr) 1947-48 Nov. 2—Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. ; Nov. 16—Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. Nov. 21—High School Auditorium, Vincennes, Ind. Nov. 23—Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Collins- ville, Ill. Nov. 23—Lutheran High School Auditorium, St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 23—St. John's Lutheran Church, Chester, III. Nov. 24—First Lutheran Church, Little Rock, Ark. Nov. 26—Colton School Auditorium, New Or- leans, La. Nov. 28—Trinity Lutheran Church, Altenburg, Mo. Nov. 29—Trinity Lutheran Church, Evansville, Ind. Nov. 30—Trinity Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 14—-Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne (Waynedale), Ind. Jan. 28—Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. PRESIDENT, 1ST SEMESTER.........-- Richard Sommerfeld VICEPRESIDENI.. « eracuae st oceetere- s ibeeteeercre Roy Schroeder The choristers in a regular noon-hour rehearsal SEC RETAR Vitter asin Pataca reteaneie tanna a eerie Carol Schoenherr The Concordia College Choir, well-known for its interpretations of the masters of sacred song, this year enjoyed its greatest and most successful season since its founding some eleven years ago by Mr. Walter E. Buszin. The programs presented by the 70 choristers were rich in the finest compositions of Christian music and included works from the pen of Bach as well as of 19th century American and Rus- sian composers. Striving for the utmost as to precision and polish, the choir spent many hours in close study and re- hearsal of the music to be sung. Nothing was per- mitted to interfere with regular attendance and punctuality. The present conductor of the choir is Mr. Arnold Lehmann, highly gifted and dynamic. A large por- tion of the choir's success is due to his able and 50 eel orc PRESIDENTS 2ND SEMESTERS ma. 1.5. e. Daniel Brockhoff VICHPREGIDENT who! he ad Rhonda Sauerteig IBRARTANG Me at homey mo Lt Bee Louis Dorn inspiring leadership. Behind the scenes is Mr. Elmer Foelber, who, in the capacity of business manager, arranges the extended tours. His unswerving loyalty and interest in the organization has worked wonders in lifting it from obscurity to Synod-wide recognition as one of the outstanding choirs in the Church. A tour to the glorious Southland of the United States, which extended to the magic city of New Orleans, highlighted the year's activities of the choir. The chorus also made week-end trips to Cin- cinnati, Sturgis, and Detroit. In February the choir presented its annual home concert, which was a triumph not only to the ears of the critics, but also in the estimation of the audience. The choir is one of the finest organiza- tions on campus and, perhaps, the most effective advertising agency of the school. LSeeee f Feb. 8—St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Wayne (Goeglein), Ind. } Feb. 22—Annual Home Concert. Ohio. Mich. F April |1|—Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Wayne (Soest), Ind. The choir poses before leaving on its southern tour | Mar. 9—Wayne Pump Co., Fort Wayne, Mar. 12—Ridgeville High School, Ridgeville, Fort Ind. Mar. 14—Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroe, | Mar. 14—Detroit Music Hall, Detroit, Mich. Fort | April 23—Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hamil- Fort ton, Ohio. April 24—Concordia Lutheran Church, Cincin- nati, Ohio. | April 25—St. John's Lutheran Church, Aurora, Ind. | May 9—High School Auditorium, Sturgis, Mich. | May 9—Zion Lutheran Church, Marshall, Mich. May 23—Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wayne, Ind. Dil ee! otctope the Beginning of Widow It is only fitting and proper that the high point of each Christian school day should be corporate di- vine worship. This past year, perhaps more so than ever, the morning chapel devotions filled this re- quirement. Members of the faculty gave well-prepared sermonettes, and it is to the credit of these men that the devotions never degenerated into mere exercises. The greater spirituality evident this year was largely a result of their inspiring talks. For dormitory students there were also evening devo- tions which were conducted by the college sophomores. Each Saturday morning the Concordia Broadcast Committee sponsored a half-hour radio mission- ary program over the facilities of radio station WGL. Messrs. Herbert G. Bredemeier, Erwin Schnedler, Edgar Walz, and Paul Bente were the speakers. The student Radio Choir, under the direction of Mr. Arnold ©. Lehmann, provided the musical portions of the broadcasts. The CHAPEL OF THE AIR was supported entirely by unsolicited contributions. It was heard over a five-state area and, judging from the many letters received, the Christ-centered messages reached a large and responsive audience. Radio Choir making a transcription Engineers Schroeder and Heinitz stand by Roy. Schroeder, president; Elaine Nicol, secretary; Carl @uerbach, treasurer. os the Exel of the Cel: Dedicated to the dissemination of the Gospel into all parts of the world, the Mission Society members raised considerable sums for struggling missions and taught Sunday school classes at River Haven and Westtield chapels. At the regular Friday evening meetings, the group, under the guidance of faculty advisor Mr. Walter C. Kitze- row, discussed the work of the church in the world at large, listened to lectures by authorities and returned foreign missionaries, and looked at and discussed movies dealing with the spread of the Gospel. kK bth os abel in (rele. Under the coaching of Mr. Paul F. Bente, the High School Debate Team experienced a highly competitive, but nevertheless successful, season. Mr. Bente and four senjor members this year participated in the Debaters’ Con. ference at Purdue University. The team also entered the Fort Wayne area Debate Sectional and placed second, _Membership on the team requires a year of preparation, because the exactness and complexity of the science requires a thorough training. The purpose of the team, however, is not to cultivate the disputation talents of a se- lected few, but to arouse interest and Participation in the art of debating. STANDING: J. Wolf; G. Koh- linger; W. Jacobson. SEATED: L. Mosley; T. Green; Mr. Paul Bente, coach; D. Gremmels; E. Krieger. 53 Pounding Typewriters eo 28 e CV ereLe Sead ines EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Frederick Kurth ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Louis Dorn BUSINESS MANAGER: Vernon Trahms FACULTY ADVISOR: Mr. Walter Hansen The MAROON AND WHITE is the official literary organ of Concordia College. It endeavors to reflect trends in student thinking, and bring up to the minute campus happenings not only to the stu- dents themselves, but also to a large Lutheran constituency which has an active interest in the develop- ment and welfare of the school. Commending the pleasing personality of the MAROON AND WHITE, the Associated Collegiate Press awarded the school paper the All-American rating. This is the highest award a college paper can receive, and this superior score is reserved for those papers whose accomplishments are greater than those of excellent and First Class papers. The journalistic talent for the MAROON AND WHITE is supplied from among the students. Ex- perience in the various fields of journalism is offered by the department heads, such as News, Feature, Sports, Advertising, and Circulation. Assignments vary in size and importance, but all play a vital role in getting fourteen issues of the MAROON AND WHITE off the presses and into circulation each year. Kurth and company at work Duecker and his staff prepare delivery Om boe Tilfis There's an old saying that If you're still thinking about what you did yesterday, you haven't done much today. ’ At this time, however, we can't help but reminisce over the months just passed, during which time we spent many an hour deep in a flood of snapshots, articles, engraving copies, and a host of other details necessary to edit a yearbook. Where's that choir article? .. . when do we get those senior glossies back from the photographers? - .. We need more snaps of intramural sports . . . doesn't anyone have a snap of the football team in action? . . . over 600 sold; we'll make it yet . . . still $220 to collect. Maybe we should have charged EO What do WE think of this CONCORDIAN? We don't. You're going to do our thinking for us. If you think it's good, we think it's good. If you're dissatisfied, we're dissatisfied. If you're thrilled, we're thrilled. In spite of the endless worries and headaches connected with our venture, we enjoyed it tremen- dously. It was a thrill to see our efforts result in this 80 page panorama of the 1947-48 Concordia schoolyear, Our one hope is that you will enjoy owning your copy as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. LOUIS NUECHTERLEIN MARVIN HEINITZ Marv and Louie burn midnight oil Dick and Walt check on the finances Col sens in the Making The Science Club, promoted and directed by Mr. Wilbert Rusch, this year boasted a greatly increased membership of scientifically-minded students. The purpose of the group is to acquaint its members with the scientific developments of the age and to encourage a modern Koch or Pasteur, if any exists within its ranks. With the aid of visual education, guided tours, and informal lectures by Mr. Rusch, the young scientists attempted to keep abreast of the latest happenings in the world of science. ere Vion ephe Under the direction of Miss Irene Hvizdak, the Latin Club was again organized this year. Dedicated to the study of the cultural and social aspects of the Latin language, the club proved to be both an interesting and worthwhile endeavor. The organization was made up entirely of freshman and sophomore Latin students. Meetings were held monthly. The club's activities were climaxed by a colorful banquet similar to the kind held by the ancient Romans, being authentic both in manner of dress and in the choice of menu. 56 PRESIDENT Lester Kassing VICE-PRESIDENT Duane Lupke SECRETARY Albert Rullman TREASURER Clifford Meints PRESIDENT Harry Preston VICE-PRESIDENT Earl Westrick SECRETARY Ruth Schmidke TREASURER Donald Deck ae Gel Whisic Wilke CAPTAIN: Paul Wehmeyer FIRST LIEUTENANT: Calvin Harm SECOND LIEUTENANT: Edward Doenges DRUM MAJOR: T Sgt. Richard Trosin The Concordia College Band is composed of students from the pre-ministerial and non-ministerial departments. It furnishes music for all military functions, athletic contests, and certain special events, Two periods per week are devoted to rehearsal of music under the direction of Mr. Arnold O. Lehmann. A third period is devoted to military functions and is under the supervision of the military staff. Much time was spent this year in developing the band into a unit, for over half of the members were new in the band. About 20 members were lost last year through graduation and through discon- tinuance of study at Concordia. As only four members of this year's band are seniors, the future of the band looks very promising. The battalion on parade Band rehearsal under Conductor Lehmann 57 RTM rll hos d live olt Entering upon the forty-first year of its existence, the military department of Concordia College and High School was faced with the necessity of carrying on its program without the aid of assigned United States Army personnel. This was due to the fact that the instructor of previous years had retired from the service at the close of the last schoolyear. On account of man-power shortage the War Department was unable to furnish our cadet corps with a new commandant. Nevertheless, under the l eadership of the cadet officers and with the assistance of several reserve officers who voluntarily gave much of their time to assist in the program, the military department carried on its activities as efficiently as possible under the circumstances. Aside from the routine training, the cadets had the opportunity +o hear lectures on recent military history from officers who served in World War Il. In addition, the showing of official War Department films was part of the instruction given. Battalion LT. COLONEL Delbert Gremmels MAJOR Norbert Schaekel ADJUTANT Capt. Carl Miller PERSONNEL OFFICER Ist Lt. Thomas Green QUARTERMASTER Ist Lt. Carl Liebmann 58 Staff ORDINANCE OFFICER 2nd Lt. Leland Mosley RANGE OFFICER 2nd Lt. Clifford Meints LIAISON OFFICER 2nd Lt. Richard Bradin ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER 2nd Lt. David Cordes Lt. Col. Knake; Major Meyers; Major Schnedler; Ist Lt. Tay- lor. me Aligh (Garey iP! | Major Wilfred Schnedler, executive secretary of the Lutheran High School Association, was Commandant of the Concordia High School Military Department. Lt. Col. Edwin Knake, Major Stanley Meyers, and Ist Lt. Charles Taylor assisted Major Schnedler in making the military department a smoothly running organization. The size of the student body necessitated the enlargement of the military staff. All four officers, however, served on a part-time basis only. Sharp EE ABs The rifle team, captained by Duane Lupke, has completed an active and successful season. In October of this year, the I5 best riflemen were chosen from a large field of applicants. These men practiced throughout the win- ter regularly in preparation for the highly competitive Army Matches. The team practiced five nights a week at the rifle range in the basement of Crull Hall. The Sharp-shooters fired the Hearst Trophy Match and the Second Army Match early this spring and competed in the National Meets. Duane Lupke, captain; Alan Ortstadt, manager; Clifford Meints, range officer. oF PORTS AND SPORT STAN i : i 1 : TOP: Dave Wacker, Right End; Art Schwandt, Quarterback; Carl Mil- ler, Left Tackle. MIDDLE: Ralph Deppert, Right Half; Dick Heiss, Fullback; Les Kassing, Center. BOTTOM: Clyde Nehrenz, Right Guard; Jean Miller, Left Guard. Koch and Schwandt unsuccessful in blocking a Wabash pass. 62 Dee yi, Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia (),,, Boys Wabash 20 Auburn 50 Howe 13 Garrett 14 Payne 12 New Haven 7 Howe 14 TOP: Milt Brackmann, Left End; Bill Berning, Left Half; Willie Doehrman, Right End. MIDDLE: Gene Sauer, Left Half; Paul Schu- macher, Right Half. BOTTOM: Jack Rothe, Right Guard; Bill Lupkeman, Right Tackle; Stan Mil- ler, Right Tackle. Stench, Arrie, and Bill take time out for a drink. 63 64 Shey Whade History Fifty boys waited one year; the coach waited six years; the school waited 12 years for Concordia High School to play its first football game. On September 5, 1947, their wait ended as a Concordia football machine trotted nervously out upon the North Side gridiron to face the Wabash Apaches... No, Concordia didn't win. But it wasn't walloped either. The Cadets, who were picked to lose by a large margin, held the Apaches to 22 points; not bad for unseasoned gridders . . . In the second half the Apaches scored only one touchdown and one field goal. The boys were improving already... Then came the Auburn Red Devils, who bulldozed and passed their way to a lopsided victory over the aggressive but inexperienced Concordia team. But the Cadets were coming along. Schwandt was beginning to scintillate as a quarterback, and the Cadet plays were beginning to show polish and precision .. A heartbreaking loss to Howe Military Academy followed. The’ Cadets almost scored twice; but the cards fell wrong, and the Concordia ‘boys suffered their third grid loss of the season... He's over! Terrible Ted Doehla scores Concordia's first touchdown! Plunging from the one-yard line in the fourth quarter, Teddy made history before hundreds of screaming fans. Yet victory was still one game away as Garrett squeezed out a 14-12 triumph... MANAGERS: Howard Feole, Harry Hartfield, Robert Wilson, William Woldt. And then came the Payne Panthers—and victory! A convincing 25-12 conquest. Schwandt was sensational, completing eight out of nine passes. The Cadet leather-toters were beginning to emulate the winning ways of their basketball brothers ... A tough 7-0 loss to the New Haven Bulldogs and another defeat at the hands of Howe completed the schedule. Football had made its debut at Concordia; not a winning one, but a satisfactory one. And that is what everyone had wanted. ACADEMY SQUAD: H. Killian, R. Wobrock, W. Woldt. COLLEGE SQUAD: J. Marton, K. Wagner, N. Mueller. B TEAM SQUAD: P. Bregitzer, L. Strassen, J. Bouman, R. Querbach. hae Roeiae Kahl Fred Shoof, Forward; Darwood Kesselmayer, Forward; Dick Chandler, Guard. Sam Hoard, Forward; Bill Abram Forward; Al Moldenhauer, Guard. John Buchheimer, Center; Andy Brondos, Guard; Ron Goerss, Cen- ter. Ed Birner, Guard; Dick Bernthal, Forward. The: Kough ned: Keady College Cagers Atter the mix-up of the war years, the Concordia College basketball team got back into normal swing and played the brand of ball for which it is distinguished. Though getting off to a slow start by dropping three decisions, Coach Ron Gersmehl soon had his boys playing great ball. Putting on one of the greatest scoring sprees any Cadet varsity has ever shown, the college cagers blasted their sister school from St. Paul, Minn: 80-648..% | The very next night the Varsity returned to the hardwood wars to give another thrilling shooting exhibition, dumping in 32 field goals as it walloped an unsteady Giffin squad, 79-30... . Tiffin followed, and again the Varsity played rousing ball to rack up its third straight victory... . Finally came the pay-off, a convincing triumph over Taylor University by the score of 72-59. Taylor had previously beaten the Senior Cadets by the lopsided score of 71-38, Yet in just two short months the tables had turned completely. That victory was probably the high-point of the season... Coach considered this year's squad as tough and balanced as any he had had at Concordia. It had drive and class; and what it lacked in height, it made up in determination. Though under .500 for the season, the boys gave their opponents a run for their money. With just a few breaks, Concordia could well have had more than one of those closely-fought, closely-lost battles. But that's basketball; there's no use complaining. ... There were || men on this year's varsity. Seven of these boys had college or high-school experience, which fact had much to do with the successes of the past season. And then there was Coach. He was the very apparent brain-trust that dictated the sparkling policies of the team. Working hand in glove with his cagers, he was the hardwood general who led his boys so ably through another satisfactory season. MANAGERS: Joe Fabry and Vern Trahms. Concordia 37—Alumni 43 Concordia 38—Taylor 71 Concordia 59—Huntington 68 Concordia 43—Angola 49 Concordia 80—St. Paul 64 Concordia 79—Giffin 30 Concordia 66—Tiffin 56 Concordia 72—Taylor 59 Concordia 51—Huntington 67 Concordia 47—Dayton 100 Concordia 48—Tiffin 58 Concordia 76—Benton Harbor 57 Concordia 59—Angola 62 Concordia 73—Benton Harbor 60 68 BACK ROW: M. Brackmann, W. Doerhman, D. Wacker, H. Goeglein, D. McIntosh, J. Daniel, A. Wick, W. Lubkeman. FRONT ROW: B. Berning, R. Heiss, P. Schumacher, R. Rodewald, C. Liebmann, D. Dickmeyer, W. Zink. 0 P roudly W. Hail : Twenty victories and three losses—the finest record any Concordia High School Five has ever written into the books ... more than a thousand points scored by the Cadet cagers, another record . . , beat- ing one of the finest teams in the state, the South Side Archers. The Archers were picked by several of the best sports scribes to take the Indiana State Basketball Championship. With the chips down and the pressure on, Concordia beat the South Siders, 37-34. MANAGERS: Carl Miller, Ken Siess, Willy Klein. Concordia was rated consistently among the top twenty teams in the entire state. At one time the Associated Press judged the Cadet basketball machine the twelfth best in Hoosierland. Not bad, considering there are only 778 teams . . . the highest rating, incidentally, that any parochial school of any denomination has ever received .. . a season marked by great victories over Gary Tolleston, North Side, Kendallville, South Side, Central Catholic of Fort Wayne and Detroit... . Undoubtedly the best team in Concordia's history: driving Al Wick, hook shot artist Willy Doehrman, tip-in ace Milt Brackmann, top rebounder Dave Wacker, defensive star Paul Schumacher, cool-headed Bill Berning, ace subs Dan Mclntosh and Bill Lupke- man—the great squad of '48 . . . Wick and Doehrman voted among the best ten players in the city, in a year when the Summit City fives were at their greatest .. . using a fast break that moved with a blazing speed and smoothness. A banner basketball year _ whirlwind season of fame, glory, and acclaim. Concordia—64 Kendallville .........34 Concordia—69 Delphi ..........,.. 47 Concordia—38 New Haven.........35 Concordia—42 Central ......,.,.. 47 Concordia—42 South Side... 44 Concordia—53 Cath. Cent. (Detroit). 45 Concordia—47 Garrett ..... 36 Concordia—43 NorthSide...._,..,.. 42 Concordia—38 Howe ..............27 Concordia—37 South Side. ........ 34 Concordia—54 Harlan ............. BI Concordia—36 Central ........ Z Concordia —44 Concordia —5] Concordia —48 Concord ia—44 Concordia—44 Concordia—50 Concordia—57 Concordia—52 Concordia—60 Concordia—64 Concordia—54 FIRST ROW: J. McCoy, H. Preston, J. Clark, F. Dahling, R. Bradtmueller, J. Scherer, SECOND ROW: G. Reinking, J. Slack, A. Lubkeman, T. Doehla. THIRD ROW: T. Tay- kowski, N. Kellogg, E. Walda, M. Goeglein, O. Fuhrman, H. amm. Coming Up Ht The Concordia Reserve Team emerged from this year's basketball season with eight victories and eight defeats, triumphing over Elmhurst, Angola, Pierceton, Leo, New Haven, Central, Garrett, and Howe. The team lost to Au- burn, South Side (twice), Central Catholic, Huntington, Kendallville, and North Side (twice). The hard-driving basketeers swished 390 points through the loops while their opponents racked up 463 tallies. The team's two high-scorers, James Scherer and Otto Furhman, tallied 87 and 84 points respectively. Walter Schoedel, high school assistant instructor, coached the team. Green, but P romising This year's freshman basketball team was unique in that it was the first to have a regular season schedule, play- ing a total of 12 games. Though the team did not end up with a winning season, it must be remembered that the boys had only 45-minute practice sessions. Furthermore, these lads played all city teams and one out-of-city team, New Haven, which is tough competition in any man's language. Bill Abram, who starred on both the Concordia high school and college fives, coached the team. FIRST ROW: J. Kanning, H. Borchelt, A. Koehlinger. SEC- OND ROW: L. Hey, H. Hans, E. Visscher, G. Werling, A. Kassing. 70 Ready! Sel Gol Sixty ambitious cindermen tried out for the Concordia Track Team this spring, and the thirty-five who made it turned in a satisfactory season. The aggregation was well balanced in that every event could boast at least one or two stars. The team put forth great efforts, and the familiar Concordia school spirit pervaded all the meets, Coach Ron Gersmehl was fortunate to have among his ranks many of last year's regulars. Bob Moldenhauer, Ernie Roehm, and Ken Siess sprinted speedy dashes; Bob Rodewald ran the 440 and pole vaulted; Al Wick turned in beautiful 880's; Bill Berning came through exceptionally well in the high jump and broad jump; Stan Miller and Dick Heiss heaved the shot put; and Dan McIntosh ran good hurdle races. Practice began late in the year, and the Cadets were slow in getting started. Polish and speed were gradually attained, however, as the season progressed. The season's schedule included South Side, Cen- tral, and Central Catholic (all of Fort Wayne); Columbia City; Auburn; Kendallville; and Howe Mili- tary Academy. Snap it up, Mac! You're behind George does it with the greatest of ease 7| W. Konst, D. Wolfrum, C. Querbach, E. Sheck, F. Aretz, R. Scheimann, P. Hopper- dietzel, N. Kanning, G. Kurz, H. Nieman. oliguid Wlotion, Tiger Grace The tumbling team members fly through the air with the greatest of ease, do back-flips on the mats, swing over the horizontal bars, and, in general, build muscles and brawn every afternoon from four to five o'clock. Body- building tumbling has many adherents at Concordia and is growing in popularity, according to the latest sta- tistics. Frank Aretz captained this year's team, which numbered about 15 members. During the year the tumblers put on several exhibitions at basketball games and presented an assembly for the student body. Viloider ob, USian ‘ Though without the assistance of a trained coach, the Concordia wrestling team gave a fine account of itself. The organization was under the leadership of Dick Herbst, high school junior, who worked and drove his 12-man squad with the enthusiasm of a cheerleader. Quite a few fellows turned out for the earlier workouts; but on ac- count of the rugged program and furious competition, the squad was soon whittled down to its present size. The wrestlers exhibited their wares in a student assembly early this spring. E. Dinkel, R. Herbst, T. Kohl- meier, R. Juengel, J. Briscoe, G. Schmidt, G. Koehlinger, H. Feole, G. Wiegman, F. Nau- man. 72 KNEELING: D. Dickmeyer, P. Schumacher, D. Heiss, J. Wolf, D. Br adin. STANDING: H. Foelber, M. Brackmann, H. Ramm. Kr iors in the Making The tennis team, which has gone undefeated for almost a decade, has become a source of pride to Concordia. With amazing consistency a green and inexperienced quartet comes up each year, practices for a few short weeks in spring, and then goes out to beat the teams in the Fort Wayne area. To help matters along, Milt Brackmann, Dick Heiss, and Paul Schumacher, letter winners from last year's championship squad, returned to play for the Cadet Netters this spring. Died! cle (Gack ... 200 Yards! This spring, golf made its formal debut as an interscholastic sport. This gentlemen's game’ was introduced for the benefit of a progressive Concordia which intends to make its athletic program second to none. Golf received whole-hearted support from the many aspiring Byron Nelsons and Ben Hogans among the student body, The var- sity team, which was chosen by an elimination tournament, shot six matches with other schools. The team gave a commendable account of itself in its competitive play. KNEELING: D. Deck, R. Bradt- mueller, W. Lubkeman, R. Rodewald, T. Heil. STANDING: B. Berning, N. Kellogg, L. Knake, 73 STANDING: J. Etzler, J. Lepper, C. Meyer, M. Liebmann. SEATED: R. Hostrup, L. Hunsicker, L. Koenig, D. Prange. Maybe the se iee CX « « e The boys have nothing over us Tense excitement in the volleyball tournament Do you gals want to play or don't you?” Jump, girls, jump! Sophomore championship speedball team e 0 0 pel Maybe Vot The Girls’ Athletic Association, popularly known as the G.A.A., is composed of sports-minded girls who par- ticipate in soccer, basketball, tennis volleyball, badminton, track, and tumbling during the appropriate season of the year. There were 77 members in the organization this year. The G.A.A. belongs to the Indiana League of Girls' Athletics and operates under the point system. When a member accumulates 150 points, she is awarded a numeral; and when she gleans 250 points, she is presented with a Concordia 'C'' , in which are inserted the letters G.A.A. Miss Mary Ellen Chamales heads the G.A.A., and under her competent direction many innovations and im- provements have been effected. For instance, Miss Chamales organized Tetarus Phi, a branch of the G.A.A., for those girls who cannot participate in strenuous physical activities. These lassies engage in shuffleboard, chess, checkers, and ping pong. The basketball team, consisting of the junior and senior divisions, traveled to Columbia City and to New Haven to play the G.A.A. teams of those communities. Various out-of-town teams came to the Concordia gym to battle it out with the Concordia co-eds. The G.A.A. had some outstanding athletes this year. Little Lucy Hunsicker, who was the club's president, par- ticipated and excelled in practically all phases of activities. Lucy said she liked basketball best because it always gave her a chance to let out some of the boundless energy which she is noted for. Lois Koenig, another exceptional girl athlete and vice-president of the organization, comes from a long line of sports-minded Koenigs. Lois enjoyed softball most, and the grapevine had it that she was quite a slugger. Other officers in addition to Lucy Hunsicker and Lois Koenig were Delores Prange, treasurer; Ruth Hostrup, secretary; Margie Liebman, sport head; Carolyn Meyer, publicity; Miss Chamales, sponsor and faculty advisor. ie Miss Chamales shows the girls how to hold a bow Don't just stand there, Nina! Hit it! Gym Crewettes clean up the lounge Softball champs—Freshman team Folk games are lots of fun 75 76 STANDING: R. Wobrock, K. Koslowsky, W. Wehling. SEATED: A. Moldenhauer, Mr. Walter Schoedel, A. Brondos. Just for ahs, Through the efforts of Mr. Walter Schoedel, an alumnus of Concordia College and a member of the faculty during the past year, an intramural council was organized, composed of the intramural man- agers from each of the six classes. The Council met every Friday to discuss intramural sports and to smooth out any wrinkles that developed in the sports program. 4 Members who served on the Council were Al Moldenhauer, college sophomore and head of the managers; Andy Brondos, college freshman; Bob Weber, high school senior; Bob Wobrock, high school junior; Karl Koslowsky, high school sophomore; and Wendel Wehling, high school freshman. The ex- cellence of this year's intramural program was largely the result of the work of these six managers under the outstanding leadership of Mr. Schoedel. The fall sports schedule included football and volleyball for class competition, and horseshoes and tennis for individual competition. The college sophomores annexed both the football championship and the volleyball championship. . During the winter months basketball came into its own. The high school seniors copped the cham- pionship. There was also a swimming class at the YMCA during these months. In spring, softball and volleyball came into the intramural sportlight, with individual tournaments fea- turing table tennis and horseshoes. Jack Daniels won the table tennis tournament. Mr. Schoedel's reorganization of the intramural department from stem to stern resulted in probably the finest year of intramural sports Concordia has ever enjoyed. Many more fellows had the opportunity to participate in basketball as the games were played after the evening chapel, on Friday evenings, and on Saturday mornings. The classes were also divided into several teams so as to give everyone a chance to find a starting berth on one of the many squads. Furthermore, in the fall and spring two sports were run off simultaneously, which allowed greater participation on the part of the students. Marcis hooks one in Wiilie goes in for a layup All Stars and Prima set for the big game Strike one, Molde! Klein tosses a-flat pass to the right Tertia sluggers Prima football team—unde- feated champs Arrie aims for the cemetery Weber pushes it up and over 77 Mr. Liebmann and Miss Ernsting clerking in the bookstore Bob gives Betty the menu for the boys’ supper Nurse Rummel performs a painful duty Secretaries Eleanore, Hildegard, and Sis du ring an off moment cenes Behind the Sie Pl asait Whiene Mr. and Mrs. Henty Berning Mr. Ronald Brackmann Dr. and Mrs. John Bradin Mr. Donald Brudi Mr. Herbert Buesching Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dickmeyer Miss Elizabeth Eickhoff Mr. and Mrs. Harold Goeglein Mr. Ray Goeglein Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goette Mr. and Mrs. Paul Greims) Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartfield Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Hartman Mr. and Mrs. |. Hill Mr. and Mrs, Donald Hitzeman Miss Jeanette Kammeier Mr. E. J. Kilbourne Mr. Arnold Koenemann Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mason Mr. Fred W. Meinzen Dr. and Mrs. Carl G. Miller ‘Mr. William J. Niese Mr. W. W. (Doc) Nuechterlein Miss Arlene Oetting Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Schust Oni Dank fo e 0 e Mr. Ralph Sydow Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Trahms Ma and Pa'' Walda Mr. and Mrs. William Wassmus A Cappella Choir College Book Store College Canteen Frank and Joey's Gulf Service Girls’ Athletic Association Girls’ Glee Club Hagerman Construction Company H. W. Meinzen Pharmacy Industrial Pipe and Engineering Co., Henry Frey, Proprietor The Journal-Gazette Kraft Tailor Shop L anternier Floral Shop Latin Club Male Chorus The Martha Society Mission Society Pnyx Sigma Rho Delta Sanitary Dry Cleaners Sock and Buskin Summit City Press Mr. Hatcher, of Hatcher Motors, presents Concordia High School with the key to the driver-training car. 79 pen OU Aequ 3? aintance 18. Forgot . ’ ie ae io . . Po yr s ave ) _ rw? oa | a “4 ? , Rp RSA Ay y ary geod fps. Presidiout, Q Se 4 oe OSES eS Oe OT of Matte aia AGA Ar Ay it gS aR PY St ALO Luv? Stine ag LTS att peat fo se=g ™ iy alee tae.