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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1950 volume:

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A word spoken, a door that opened, and hands bear testimony to our yesteryears. But we dare not forget things past, for it is out of the ashes of the past that, Phoenix-like, new strength and perspective arise. , Because memories bind us to yesterday's growth, it is proper that we immure them between the covers of this book. mU984604 Dedication .. . He spoke a strong, stately English, the kind of English you find in Eccle- siastes, Shakespeare, and the New York Times. He roamed the souls of Lear and Hamlet, and found there truth enough for three lifetimes. He thought in terms of “A”, “B”, and “C”, and read everything from tomes on theology to the “little magazines.’ And in the manner of wise men, he knew that he knew nothing. As a teacher, he transmitted to us the magic in his soul and pen. He snorted, thumped the desk, reared and barked. And finally we saw and understood, and he seemed pleased with that. He sowed in us seeds that will grow, leaf, and flower, long after he is gone. There will always be part of him in us, the part that is noblest and most permanent. He put a new speech on our tongue. A new shape in our breast. Therefore we, the graduating classes, gratefully dedicate this book to Mr. Paul F. Bente. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; For there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, In the grave, whither thou goest. —Ecclesiastes 9, 10 5 SS A SPIE RROD dligh School Proshmen OFFICERS President — John Mennen Vice-President — David Kurth Secretary — Lois Rodenbeck Treasurer — Judith Lapp Innocence and. Vlewness The freshmen gazed with bulg- ing, unbelieving eyes, joined three clubs, and volunteered to decorate the gym and hang tinsel on the Christmas tree. Unsophisticated and uninhibited, they dashed breath- lessly about, preparing for the wie- ner roast, the movie outing, and the canteen party. The class _bas- ketball team trounced a number of opponents, and the girls screeched and howled in traditional high school fashion. Painlessly, they became part of Concordia. Who's trying to be funny?... Junior seamstresses ... Eager for knowledge? . Taking a breather. sik, This page sponsored by: The Martha Society ? EK. ADKINS D. AMSTUTZ . BASHELIER H. BERNER E. BERTRAM G. BIENZ P. BLEIS E. BLESSING V. BOBAY W. BORCHERDING D. BOWERS W. BRADTMUELLER T. BRETHAUER . CAREY K. CARLSON D. CHANDLER R. CHRISTEN F. CORDES D. DASHER M. DAVID G. DAVIS R. DAWSON S. DEMEREST L. DICKMEYER J. DOCTOR H. DREYER D. DUBKE D. DUROW T. EDGE A, ENGLEBRECHT R. FAHLSING J. FEIERTAG R. FREDE R. FRY B. GEHRING K. GERBERDING R. GERDS W. GICK L. GOODEMAN R. HARM R. HEADPOHL C. HEDRICK H. HEINITZ 12 S. HESS J. HOCKEMEYER R. HACKER C. HOFFMAN . P. HOFFMAN M. HUTH §. JOHN P. JOHNSON J. KALB H. KLAUSING P. KNEPPER J. KNOCK R. KOENEMAN D. KOENIG C. KORTE R. KROPKE D. KURTH J. LAPP K. LARSEN M. LAUX B. LAYMAN DEER PER K. LINDEMAN B. LINES A. LOPSHIRE SeLUTZ ALI PAT S. MAHLER W. MARCIS J. MENNEN GeMIEEER: R. MILLER J. MOCKOVAK W. MOHR R. MOORE D. MOTZ D. MYERS D. NAHRWOLD A. NAVE R. NICOL D. NICOLE D. OWENS G. PARRISH PEASE S. PFEIFER M. PIEPENBRINK M. PORTER By PRICE G. PUFF AS RAHDER TE D. RAUHUT N. REDEKER M. REESE D. REINKING S. RICKNER G. RIPPE L. RODENBECK D. ROMBERG O. ROMMEL PeRUPRIGEHIE A. SALLACH R. SCHEIMANN W. SCHEIMANN W. SCHERER P. SCHEUMANN F. SCHMIDT KE P. SCHROEDER N. SCHROEDER L. SELKING F. SHEETS E. SIEGERT R. SPRINGER W. STAAB M. STEMMLER K. STRESSMAN R. STOKES H. SWEET E. THRESS R. TONHAISER J. TOSCH D. UNVERZAGT L. WAMBSGANSS B. WEIKART W. WESLING G. WICHMAN R. WILD B. WINDHORST C. WINESBURG Cc. WOERNER ta WRIGHT K. WOODLEY B. ZOLLINGER OFFICERS President — Donald Heckler Vice-President — Fred Bragenzer Secretary-Treasurer — Sue Auer We Suddenly Know AL The classic question “ Are Sopho- mores Human” somehow became per- tinent again this fall, as the Quinties plunged headlong into a_ riotous round of dating, square-dancing, can- teen parties, and horseplay. Club- crazy, they proudly wore the insignia of their clique, whether it was a blue ankle garter or the green skull caps of the S.O.C.’s. The fellows made the B team, and the girls patted after their G.A.A. letter points . . Let’s have a smile ... How did that picture get here? ... Out for a SOY OLL Mee Going some place? This page sponsored by: Mr. and Mrs. E. Kaiser ST A AE EN Rat AT at A ode Ws we A. ADAM GYALEEED G. AMT M. AMT IN ASIES 5S. AUER M. BABEL D BALLEY J. BANGERT B. BECHTOL E. BEHLING J. BEITZ J. BENDER J. BERGTOLD P. BEYER M. BIRKMAN W. BLAKE-HEDGES J. BLESSING C. BORCHELT D: BOSSELMAN F. BRAGENZER L. BREWER B. CAMPBELL K. CHESTER A. 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SUDBROCK R. TARON M. TENNISON D. THOMPSON D. UMBER M. VAN STEEN E. VAN WAGNER T. VON DEYLEN R. WALDROP G. WATTS V. WERLING W. WESSEL V. WIEHE D. WISE D. WOODARD D. WUGGAZER L. WUNDERLICH D. ZEHNDER C. ZOLLINGER James Luderman, sophomore, died during football practice on the afternoon of August 16, 1949. A head injury he had received several weeks prior to returning to school caused_ his death. A resident of Reading, Michigan, Jim is re- membered by a host of friends as a promising athlete and Christian gentleman. The Rev. Wilfred Schnedler delivered the ser- mon at the James Luderman Memorial Service, held in chapel on the morning of November 2. “Tam the Resurrection and the Life. He that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.” John 11:25, dligh School Juniors OFFICERS President — David Walker Vice-President — Harry Hans Secretary — Marcia Schmidt Treasurer — Martha Borchelt Abandon. and. Branless Laughton The girls swarmed to hen parties and chattered about boys, clothes, and other girls, in that order .. . the fel- lows wrapped themselves around the posts in Hanser Hall at noon and awkwardly spoke of love . . . their dates, in ankle-length, pencil skirts looked up at them demurely and flut- tered their large, hazel eyes... Nina Arnold and her gang threw weekly slumber parties . . . couples ex- changed rings early in the year and dreamily sipped cokes together in the Canteen .. . the class planned the first Canteen shindig and elected six-footer David Walker president. The poor guy on the bottom Doesn’t it look cozy? . . . What do you want to know about it, Joan? . . Going to classes. This page sponsored by: Mr. Raymond Goeglein T. ALLWARDT A. ARNOLD N. ARNOLD C. BACHAR A. BAKALAR J. BECK R. BERTRAM M. BLEEKE S$. BOEGL G. BOLZ G. BOLZ H. BORCHELT M. BORCHELT W. BREDEMEYER Poa REGIZBR: R. BULTEMEYER B. BUUCK R. CHESTER M. CORDES C. DAHLING Le DAU L. DASCHER L. DAVIS R. 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WEHLING G. WERLING J. WOLF R. WOODS F. YOUNT W. ZABELL This page sponsored by: Carl Rose, 826 S. Calhoun College prabhmen OFFICERS President — Emil Dinkel Vice-President — James Dishop Secretary-Treasurer — Roger Neeb Intramural Manager — Robert Wobrock Yow Powar lew Privileges Nostalgic songs around a camp fire o o on a gold, autumnal evening . . . the sizzle of roasting marshmallows and sudden laughter... the all-night vigil at the base of the 40-foot bonfire the wild leap and lick of flames flapping loafers, clicking non- chalantly . . . checkered sport jackets and multi-colored mackinaws, turned up at the neck... the cocky banter of Kohlmeier and Erdman .. . can- celled hayrides . . . the enthusiastic leadership of President Dinkel free periods devoted to canasta and euchre . This is clean-up week, boys That's not the way to clean windows ... Bobby taking it sitting down Follow that car! This page sponsored by: Indiana Michigan Electric Co. M ly This page sponsored by: The Martha Society DONALD BEYER PAUL BOECLER RICHARD BRENDEL MARVIN BROWN AL BUETOW ROLAND CONSTIEN HAROLD DAUM EMIL DINKEL JAMES DISHOP ARLIS EHLEN JOHN ELLWANGER PAUL ERDMAN OTTO FUHRMAN KEN GINTER DARVIN HERMAN GEORGE HRBEK WILLIAM JACOBSEN RALPH JUENGEL KEN KAUSCH HERMAN KILLAN TED KOHLMEIER RICHARD MAASSEL RICHARD MARCIS MERVYN MEYER ROGER NEEB WILLIAM OLSEN ROBERT ROSE KEN SIESS EDWARD STREBE DON WEBER RAY WEBER ROBERT WOBROCK WILLIAM WOLDT OFFICERS President, Harry Preston; Vice-President, Robert Scheimann; Secretary. Elaine Nicol; ‘Treasurer, Roland Barkow. Remembrance of Yoars Past We played Canasta, roared at football and basketball games, herded to weekend parties. We square-danced and wolfed doughnuts at the class shindig in the Canteen, and in October threw a Halloween Masquerade at Louis Lepper’s farm. The fellows sweated through practices with Coaches Gersmehl and Hanak; the girls cackled happily at all-night hen parties. Together we planned the Senior Banquet, and decided at the end of the evening it was the best affair of our four years at Concordia. We lived as teenagers should: exuberantly and without a thought or care for the morrow. Our pattern was repeated a thousand times across America. We trod also unfamiliar ground. We loved for the first time and recovered for the first time. We discovered the miracle in low meadowlands at evening; we reached out beyond ourselves and touched truth and immortality; we trumpeted at the moon and the stars — and all this for the first time. In our great folly, we believed that we would never die — and we thought ourselves the first to trust this bitter untruth. And because our innocence knew no bounds, we imagined always that no one had blazed the way or understood what we felt. Our high school years hold captive our youth, our awakening, and our ter- rible growth. The disillusionment and the now-gone naivete are written there. We cannot disentangle ourselves from these years nor forget them, anymore than we can change the shape of our heart and the accent of our speech. 9 4 Takin it easy ... The three dummies ... Let ’em sleep, Lu! . . . Tertia’s military mad-men ... Lhe black shirts! . . . Don’t let him get away, Tom! DONNA ADAM Gurgling, chattering, giggling, always exuding life and enthusi- asm, ever widening her circle of friends. G.A.A., Girls’ Cabinet, Girls’ Glee Club (Treas.), CONCOR- DIAN, Girls’ Rifle Team. RUTH AMT Down to earth, a practical ideal- ist, charm personified, enamoured of life. Latin Club, Sock and Buskin, Girls’ Glee Club, Pnyx, A Cap- pella, S.A.C. !KREDERICK BRAND A keen observer of human fol- lies, but never a critic, a soul un- blemished by contempt and malice, a lover of people. BETTY ADAMS Dignified and chic, Betty has that certain something known as class. G.A.A., Latin Club, Pnyx, So- cial Studies Club, Girls’ Glee Club. DOUGLAS ASHER Boxer par excellence, sincere and loyal friend, lover of life and living. Football, Wrestling, Boxing, In- tramural Basketball. EUGENE M. BRUECK Not exactly a fatalist and not exactly an optimist, he walks wise- ly the middle way and calmly ac- cepts every vicissitude of life. Bi-Phy-Chem, Rifle Team, First Sgt., Headquarters. DONALD AHLERSMEYER Don admirably combines Chris- tianity, urbanity, and bonhomie. Latin Club, Pnyx, Tumbling, Golf. CHARLES BAKER Supreme comedian, minor league Bob Hope, student and mimic of the human comedy. Rifle Team. VIRGINIA BUUCK Altogether lovely and gracious, sSower of laughter and kindness, dreamer who moves about without pomp and circumstance. G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, Leath- ercraft, Social Studies Club. a KENNETH ALLAN Self-sufficient, possessed of great calmness and inner strength, rich in friends. Inter-Dormitory Council, Intra- mural Basketball, Male Chorus, Ist Lieut. Co. A. ROLAND BARKOW Suave, smooth, completely at home in any gathering. Inter-Dorm Council, 2nd Lieut. Co. A., Senior Class Treas. RALPH CAREY A hep cat, an expert on sar- torial matters, a popular fellow. This page sponsored by: Georgie Porgie’s, 739 West Washington 9 DUANE CLARK Athlete without peer, hot-shot artist, confidant to numerous friends, experienced with the un- predictable ways of womanhood. Basketball, Football, Track. JAMES CORDES Devotee of quiet contemplation, quiet of those about him. Student Cabinet, Staff Sgt. Co. B. joys, quiet influencing DAVE COWDREY Witty as a joke book, class cut- up, worldly wise, rich in latent talents, tremendously promising. Bi-Phy-Chem, Latin Club. DOROTHY DAMMEIER A dark-haired beauty, with a smile as gay and heartening as a SUNTISE, G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, Pnyx. DONALD DECK A solitary and _ independent thinker, he truckles neither to the ruck nor to the sordid philosophy of the worl d. Football, Track, Golf, Social Studies Club, CONCORDIAN, Latin Club. RUTH DINKEL Eternally feminine, gentle, sym- pathetic, an understander of hearts. Leathercraft, Social Studies Club, Pnyx, G.A.A., Mission Society, Girls’ Glee Club, A Cappella, Na- tional Honor Society, Maroon and White, Girls’ Rifle Team. JEAN DOEGE A sophisticated and talented Singer, as feminine as lace and Chanel No. 5. Girls’ Glee Club, Mission So- ciety, G.A.A., Pnyx. TED DOEHLA Not a card, not a schmoe, yet quite a happy, regular Joe. Football, Basketball, Track, Rifle Team. JANE DOHRMAN A flitty, flighty, giggling, gurg- ling bundle of girlish, teenage charm. A Cappella, Girls’ Cabinet, Latin Club, G.A.A., Sock and Buskin. PAULINE EGGER Exudes femininity at every turn, beguiles all with her lilting voice and soft charms. Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Pnyx, Mission Society. ELSA EHRHARDT A combination of dreamer and doer, of seeker and discoverer, of Walt Whitman and Edna St. Vin- cent Millay. G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, Na- tional Honor Society, Social Stu- dies Club, CONCORDIAN. JOSEPH ELLWANGER A regular fellow, easy to wor k with, easy to like, a friend who mellows with age. A Cappella, Snap Squad, Na- tional Honor Society, Mission So- ciety, Major, Staff. This page sponsored by: H. W. Meinzen Pharmacy, 1129 Maumee Avenue ea CAROL ERNSTING Bouncing vitality, amazingly successful in romantic endeavors, thrilled to be alive. Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Pnyx, Sock and Buskin, Mission Society. EVELYN FATHAUER Supremely feminine, altogether gracious, exuding that subtle charm found only in woman. G'rls’ Glee Club, Pnyx, G.A.A., A Cappella, Latin Club, Tetrarus Phi hi. LOIS FISHER As ingratiating as a May morn, as sweet as the laughter of children. Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Girls’ Cab'net, Sock and Buskin, A Cappella, Chanel of the Air Choir, CONCORDIAN. ARLENE FORTMEYER A classy lassie, neat, chic, al- ways serene and unperturbed, Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Pnyx, Maroon and White, CONCOR- DIAN, Leathercraft, Librarian Staff, Girls’ Rifle Team. DONALD FORTMEYER Subtle humorist, armchair phil- osopher, completely satisfied with life and his place in it. LEONARD FRY Guileless, unassuming, destined to suffer much, yet to live deeply and fruitfully. GERTRUDE GERKEN Laughter that is never quite for- gotten; a happiness that resurrects dormant kindness and subcutane- ous warmth. Latin Club, A Cappella, CON- CORDIAN, Maroon and White, National Honor Society, Social Studies Club. RICHARD GIEM Completely gregarious, an in- mate joimer, content and unqueru- lous, LA DONNA GOEGLEIN Fibered of fire and feminity, combining athletic prowess and womanly wiles. Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Girls’ Rifle Team. This page sponsored by: Fred W. Meinzen Pharmacy, 1304 S. MACK GOEGLEIN Completely oblivious of self, ag- ressive, fiercely competitive, quite uninhibited, Football, Basketball (Mer.). CAROLYN GOLM _Cavils not at fortune nor the vicissitudes of life; oozes charm and vivactousness, Girls’ Rifle Team, G.A.A., Pnyx, Tetrarus Phi. KAY GOSS Not exactly at loggerheads with life, nor overwhelmed by it, per- haps a follower of Aristotle’s ethi- cal golden mean. Bi-Phy-Chem, Band. Anthony, A-0627 CAROL GRIFFITHS A_ restless dreamer, ambitious crusader, a joker who has taken to heart that brevity is the soul of wit. Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Pnyx, Social Studies Club, CONCOR- DIAN. EDWIN GROSS Easj-going, completely compatt- ble, a good-time-Charlie; humanly Speaking, Ed is without enemies. Track, Intramural Football, Bas- ketball. LOIS HANEWINCKEL A consecrated worker, zealot of the King’s work, yet a wonder- fully normal teenager. Latin Club, G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, Mission Society, Girls’ Rifle Team, Pi-Sigma-Kai (Secy.). DONALD HANKEL A car and friends and carefree hours, Absorb with glee youth's happy showers. Latin Club, Bi-Phy-Chem, Rifle Team. RUTH HARGES A mixer and raconteur, Ruth laughs frequently and always with- out malice. GrA-As THEA HECKMAN The embodiment of charm, beauty, and talent, bush-league Helen Hayes, a blonde and smart! Latin Club, Sock and Buskin (Secy.), Bi-Phy-Chem, CONCOR- DIAN, Girls’ Glee Club, A Cap- pella, Student Cabinet (Secy.), National Honor Society (Secy.). PHILLIP HEIDBRINK Serene and secure, his future 1s planned, his present carefreely happy, his past eminently success- ful. Latin (Pres. ). Club, Bi- Phy - Chem EDWARD HENDERSHOT One of the boys, qu‘te content Satisfying his gregarious instincts. Inter-Dorm Council. RICHARD HOLLMAN A combination of Woodrow Wilson and W. C. Ftelds, a Sse- date comedian, a thinker of long thoughts. Social Studies Club (Pres.), National Honor Society, Bi-Phy- Chem, CONCORDIAN, Rifle Team, Student Cabinet (V. Pres.) . GENE ALLEN HOLMES A born business man, a ma- ture, settled thinker, his future 1s completely and competently planned, LOIS ANN HOUSEHOLDER Master of repartee, ceaseless searcher for that which 1s best and noblest, troubled surveyor of the times, a meditative soul. G.A.A., Leathercraft, Girls’ Glee Club, Latin Club, Library Staff, Social Studies Club. WALTER HUTH Self-effacing, altruistic, chival- rous, susceptible to womanly charm. This page sponsored by: Ralph T. Fisher, Mgr., Maumee Theater EVERETT JUNGE Disdainful of conventions, sub- servient to no one, buttressed by a cocky weltanschauung. CAROL KAISER Steadfast as the sun in its diurnal course; warm as shallow bools in July; soft as moonbeams, Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A., Pnyx. BONNIE KAMMEIER Self-assured, fearless of the fu- ture, secure in her abilities. A Cappella, G.A.A., Latin aie Sock and Buskin, Girls’ Glee Club. ROBERT KAMMER A promising musician, but for- tunately he cuts his hair short and fits right in with the gang. Latin Club, Band. HARRY KASSEL His deep basso profundo voice fittingly symbolizes his inner Strength and manliness. Football, Intramural Basketball, Softball. NORMAN KELLOGG A relentless optimist, Norm re- fuses to get over the thrill of life and living. Track, Basketball, Football, Golf, Latin Club. MARIE KLEINSCHMIDT Lovely as a golden daffodil, Sweet as the first flush of spring. Girls’ Glee Club, A Cappella, G.A.A. HERBERT KLEPATZ Sensitively featured, quiet and reserved, brooding, penetrat- ing thinker; “Harry James the Second.” HARRY KLEPPER Addicted to puns, mimicry, and banter; mechanically minded, su- preme optimist. Band, Bi-Phy-Chem, A Cappella. ARNOLD KORTE Perhaps an incipient Matisse or a future Giro, but right now a reat guy, Rifle Team, S.A.C., Projection Staff, Library Staff. KARL KOSLOWSKY Loud and boisterous, melan- choly and pessimistic by turns: vacillating always between the heights and the abyss, but never treading betwixt. DAVID KRUSE He walks in strength, conscious of the seething movements about him, but always emotionally un- entangled, Football, Tennis, S.A.C., Intra- mural Basketball, Intramural Soft- ball, Class President IX. This page sponsored by: Baber’s Jewelry Store, 801 S. Calhoun MIRIAM KURTH An infectious smile, a willing worker, a genius at the subtle art of making friends. A Cappella, Girls’ Cabinet, G.A.A., CONCORDIAN, Maroon and White, Sock and _ Busk'n, S.A.C., Latin Club. RALPH LAKE Specimen: teenager. Habitat: Lake James, Hall’s Drive-In. Grea- sy Spoon. Characteristics: boister- ous laugh, usually eating, drives with accelerator to floor. Football, Rifle Team. KENNETH LARSON A combination of Al Cabp and Bill Mauldin, of the subtle hu- morist and the brutal realist. Maroon and White, CONCOR- DIAN. ROBERT LAYMAN Now meditative, now loudly ex- trovertive, but always human and genuine through and through. LEWIS LEPPER Adventurous, dissatisfied with the restrictiveness of Fort Wayne, evye- ing a cattle and turkey ranch, say in Idaho or maybe Colorado. S.A.C., Basketball, Softball. MARCEDA LEPPER Vivacious, crazy about slumber parties, the Canteen, and locker- room chit-chat. G.A.A., Girls’ Cabinet, Girls’ Glee Club, A Cappella, Sock and Buskin. WILLIAM LEPPER Dispeller of gloom, immersed in friends and laughter and all that's kind to our mortality. Rifle Team. MARGIE LIEBMAN Frontiers are mot found, they are made by creatures such as this. G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, A Cappella, S.A.C., CONCORDIAN. AUGUST LUBKEMAN Football star, Christian gentle- man, devotee of Saturday night dates and sport pages. Football, Basketball, National Honor Society (Pres. ). CAROL LUCE Genuinely nice, free of all mal- ice and potson, a point of light amid all the darkness. G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, Latin Club, Girls’ Rifle Team. LOIDE LUEBKE Pert, the embodiment of femin- ity, a true-blue friend. A Cappella, G.A.A., Latin Club, Girls’ Glee Club. CORNELIA LUECKE Moonlight and roses... poe- try and flowers peaches and cream .. Girls’ Glee Club, Sock and Bus- kin, Maroon and White, CON- CORDIAN, G.A.A., Latin Club, Pnyx. This page sponsored by: Sanitary Dry Cleaners, 1317 Maumee Avenue “ath JAMES McCOY Familiar with the wiles of wo- man, despenser of good will, Standout on the basketball court. Basketball, Pnyx. BETTY MEYER Vibrantly alive, touched by sor- rows but not scared, an altogether charming and gracious person. G.A.A., Girls’ Rifle Team. ARMIN MITTERMAIER Potential Oppenheimer, savant in mathematics, given to know!- edge and scholarship. Bi-Phy-Chem, Rifle Team, 1st Set. Co, D: WILLIAM MAHLER A conscientious and wunostenta- tious worker, an unselfish and self-effacing companion. Rifle Team, Science Club. CAROLYN MEYER Compounded of soft winds, sun- ny skies, and the green earth. Girls’ Glee Club ( Pres.) , CON- CORDIAN, G.A.A., Sock and Buskin, Latin Club. WILLIAM MOELLER Personality kid, devotee of good times and the weaker sex, Holly- wood candidate. RONALD MALINA A Spartan, undaunted by neither his successes nor failures, faithful to his convictions. Intramural Basketball and Soft- ball. RONALD MICHEL A medley of merriment and laughter, of firm beliefs and eter- nal probings. Track Manager, Inter-Dormitory Council, Captain Co. B. KATHRYN MUELLER Religiously conscientious, natur- al and unaffected, comfortable as a fireplace. Girls’ Glee Club, National Hon- or Society, Social Studies Club, CONCORDIAN, High School Cabinet, Mission Society. ROBERT MESSING Rollicking comments on the times, a firm handshake, a deep sudden laughter. Stage Crew, Color Guard, In- tramural Football, Softball. DONALD MILLER Bush league Clark Gable, slow to wrath, class favorite. Snap Squad, Tennis, Con'G: lst Lieut. RICHARD MUELLER A complete extrovert, he partici- pates in the earmarks of teenage life with inimitable gusto. This page sponsored by: Koehlinger’s Bicycle Shop, 425 East Washington 99 IL FREDERICK NAUMANN A live-wire, three-ring circus, unparalleled raconteur, exponent of American humor. Wrestling, Football, Tumbling. HARRY NERN Scarred by neither sorrow nor unhinged by joy, thoroughly happy to be alive. ELAINE NICOL Keen of mind, soft and kind of heart, normal as blueberry pie. A Cappella, CONCORDIAN, Maroon and White, Sock and Buskin, National Honor Society, Social Studies Club, G.A.A., Chap- el of the Air Choir. RONALD NIEMEYER A sincere, gentle-willed fellow, he radiates friendliness and good humor. Librarian, Projectionist. TOM NUSS Popular, good-lookin, dependa- able, an all-around guy, JEANNE PEPPLER Smooth in appearance, voice, and manner, casually chic, smart a5 a whip. A Cappella, CONCORDIAN, Maroon and White, Social Studies Club, G.A.A., Latin Club. GERALD PERKINS A son of the soil, lover of the flat fields crowded with corn, Louis Bromfield-ian in his outlook on farming. Social Studies Honor Society, Ist Lieut. Co. D. Club, National CONCORDIAN, EDWARD PETERS A rapid and penetrating thinker, class lumen, observer of world trends. National Honor Society, Social Studies Club. ARTHUR PETROWSKY Stands solidly on terra firma, throbs with enthusiasm and high Spirits. Intramural Basketball. ROGER PITTELKO Retiring and reticent, yet pos- Sessing an inward Strength and vir- iity, frontierman-like, HARRY PRESTON A man’s man, scholar and ath- lete, a great kidder. Basketball, Football, Track, Na- tional Honor Society, Social Stud- ies Club, President Senior Class. JOHN PULLEN Fastidious, careful in all things, lives temperately. Mission Society, Intramural Bas- ketball. This page sponsored by: The Book Store and the Canteen am) DON REHLING Forceful and sure, undaunted by the brutality of the world, a Jona- than-like friend. Rifle Team. GLEN REINKING A fellow of sincerity with a love for simplicity, irreststible to all and sundry. Bi-Phy-Chem. JOHN REMETTA Original and ingenuous, John has a warmth of spirit and noble- ness of character. ELAINE RINGENBERG Conscientious student, adheres to both the letter and the spirit of the law, an ingratiating com- panion. Girls’ Glee Club, G.A.A. | tes RICHARD RODENBECK Surmounts obstacles with facslity, concerned with immediate consid- erations only, somewhat introspec- tive. EDYTHE ROSE Reticent and demure, self-effac- ing and self-sacrificing, by any other name would be as sweet. ROBERT SCHEIMANN Sterling character, a sartorial ex- bert, proficient student, campus favorite. Captain of Supply Ordinance, Vice-President Senior Class, Stu- dent Cabinet (Pres.), Tumbling, Cheerleading, Latin Club. BARBARA SCHEUMANN An ambassador of good will, a contagiously friendly creature of potse and grace. G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club. DONALD SCHIEFERSTEIN An omniverous reader, he tastes, chews, and digests entire shelves, a full man. SYLVIA SCHMIDT If only all talent could find so gracious and charming a_ recep- tacle! A Cappella, CONCORDIAN, Maroon and White, Sock and Bus- kin, Social Studies Club, Girls’ Glee Club. WALTER SCHNEIDER Filled with certitude, gemuet- lichkeit, and an ingratiating ag- gressiveness, Walt admtitably qual- ifies aS a great guy. A Cappella. NANCY SCHOPPMAN Pleasantly vivacious, romantical- ly inclined, tingling with youth's great awakening. G.A.A., A Cappella, Sock and Buskin, Girls’ Glee Club. This page sponsored by: The Wolf Bedding Co., 710 Shick St. NOEL SCHROEDER Simplicity is his strength, and of weaknesses we know of none. JOHN SCHUCHHARDT Robust and lively, more inter- ested in actual living than in the vicarious enjoyments of study. NORMAN SCHUMM Sees and understands the mira- cle of a weathered floor, worn bricks, and lonely towns sprawling at crossroads or a place where rivers meet, Maroon and White, CONCOR- me Football Mgr., 2nd Lt. Co. JOHN SCHUTES : A Herculean worker, sympathet- ic listener, Dale Carnegie-an in his dealings with people, Inter-Dormitory Council, Crew, Intramural Basketball. Gym CAROL SCHULTZ A being of loveliness, a crea- ture of charm, a miracle of ten- derness and grace. A Cappella, G.A.A. JAMES SLACK A_ heart-warming smile, a healthy handshake, an A-1 per- sonality — of such things is Jim made. Basketball, Track, Football. GERALDINE SOEST As nattily dressed as a Parisean beauty, connoisseur of high fash- ton, conversant with Seventeen and the new trends in clothing. 20984604 ALMA SONNE Serenity, but for rare Specimens such as she, would soon lose itself in the ubiquitous turmoil. A Cappella, G.A.A., Latin Club, Girls’ Glee Club. ROBERT STOVER As charming as the southland from which he comes, and urbane “hunk of man.”’ Football, Intramural and Softball. Basketball This page sponsored by: Dr. and Mrs. Dahling 35 LUTHER STRASEN Oblivious of the moil and toil, serenely fulfills his responsibilities, works sans bugling and fanfare. Sock and Buskin, Track, Ma- roon and White, Intramural Bas- ketball. THEODORE TAYKOWSKI Yellow cords and heavy plaid jackets . . . hard floor Sharp- Shooter . . . Homecoming king . . � leader of the A.V.O.P.’5 ... Basketball, Football, Track. CHARLES TIPTON Changes cars as often as most people change socks, a healthy, happy youth. Row One, Left to Right — EDWIN WALDA Loves to be with boys who love to be with girls. Rifle Team. EARL WESTRICK A versatile leader, large-hearted, ideal committee chairman. CONCORDIAN, Cheerleading, Lt. Col., Advisor to Snap Squad. DANA WIEGMAN A rare wonder, she seeks the happiness of others before her own. Mission Society (Secy.), G.A.A., Girls’ Glee Club, Pnyx. Row Two, Left to Right — MAY MARY WILDEY Radiates friendship, good will, and the optimism peculiar to the American people. Girls’ Glee Club. ROGER WINGER Favors tomes, esoteric knowl- edge, and the classical heritage. Camera Shy — JOHN BERTRAM GEORGE SCHUTES Row Three, Left to Right — WALTER ABEL Slow to wrath, Christianly tol- erant, careful to choose that which is good and honorable. Snap Squad, Tennis, Ist Lieut. Be Co PATRICIA KANTZER A lovely lass, petite and chic, as Soft as Spring rain. Latin Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Mission Society, Leathercraft. FRANCES KOESSEL Completely content, desires, with Thoreau, to live only in one world at a time. This page sponsored by: The Summit City Press, 1134 8. Calhoun 36 The Reese Combo ekes out some Friedheim schmalz Three campus queens smile demurely on Homecoming festivities . “It is my honor and, shall I say, my privilege to...” .. +. Miss Eickhoff channeling artistic instincts .. . “Reporting for duty, Sir!’ ... The Gym Crew — doin’ what comes naturally ... “No! Wait’ll we run a comb thru our hair!” ... The Canteen Crew braced for the 3:15 stampede ... “This is rich! Listen to how they made love in those days.” . . . “Promenade your podner,’ Mr. Sam Roth calls out at the Valentine Party. a7 : - seguedovinen ma ene: : College Grads OFFICERS President, William Lubkeman; Vice-President, Harvey Storm; Secretary- ‘Treasurer, Richard Tremain. Cur Noiseless, Bitter Sundwung Undoubtedly, this was our most memorable year at Concordia. We discov- ered Shakespeare, nibbled at Aristotle and Nietzsche, stumbled through 1,500 pages of German for Mr. Bertram. We split into two cliques and privately ridiculed the idiosyncrasies of the hostile encampment. Half the class joined the choir, played Canasta, and debated adiaphora. The other half starred at basketball and softball, hummed the hit songs, and fell madly in and out of love. We square-danced with the nurses from the Lutheran Hospital and groaned through nocturnal examinations with “Pappy” Rusch. With studied noncha- lance we lit our cigarettes, and we slopped to the Canteen for cokes. In a serious mood, with trembling hands and quivering voices, we addressed the student body in the evening chapel exercises. And, imperceptibly, we outgrew Concordia. Suddenly, the water fights and the inane banter galled and sickened. We marveled that the Bunk had once ap- pealed so strongly to us. Some say that six years at one school is too long. Maybe so. However, we like to think that we've simply outgrown prep-school life. And if we have, then Concordia has completely and competently fulfilled its purpose. 38 The Prima card sharks “Duke” and “Jake” . . . Wrong hole, Sam... “Convict” Mar- ton . .. “Coach” Wacker and his boys ...No jack, John?... Who’s the lucky girl, Heine? oe § DICK AMES Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Fiercely independent, Dick quails neither before pomp nor demagog- ism. He is steadfastly loyal to all he holds worthy, whether it is the Concordia gym, a friend, or an an- cient aphorism. Gym Crew, A Cappella. RALPH DEPPERT Cleveland, Ohio Possessed of sharp togs, athletic prowess, and a_ host of friends. “Stench” is the Milton Berle of third floor Sihler, owner of the school’s most booming laugh, and not infrequently the talk of the girls’ locker room. College Basketball and Softball, Intramural Football. NORMAN BEYER Brooklyn, New York Laughter and freeness . . . the vitality of youth, yet the wit of not a few mellowed years. “Mush” gulps manly draughts and strides this per- haps darkening stage with full- blown gusto. Sock and Buskin, Intramural Bas- ketball and Football. FLOYD DUFF Detroit, Michigan A gemuetlich soul, Floyd submits to the reverses of fortune sans com- plaint. Smiling infectiously or shrugging unconcernedly, he retires from the field unbloody and un- bowed. Maroon and White, A Cappella. JULIUS BUSH Cleveland, Ohio Ingenuous of heart, magnani- mous of spirit, proficient of mind — Julius differs from the ruck and the zeitgeist in that for him hon- esty is not the best policy but rather the only policy. CONCORDIAN, College Basket- ball, Intramural Megr., Sock and Buskin. DONALD FRANK Chicago, Illinois An abounding goodness, a deep- seated content, and a quiet resig- nation to both the fair and foul in life permeates his whole being. A Cappella, Male Chorus. This page sponsored by: F. H. Weber, The Moon Printing Co., New Haven, Ind. 40 i VICTOR FREDERKING Cleveland, Ohio In an existential society, where only results are considered, Victor has done admirably well. Intellec- tually at the forefront of the class, he, nevertheless, leads a full social life. Maroon and White, A Cappella. DELBERT GREMMELS Chester, Illinois Delbert lives fiercely and intense- ly. An urgent necessity, gushing from the inmost well-spring of his being, impels, drives, and moti- vates all his actions. His is a very full existence. A Cappella, Mission Society, Sock and Buskin, S.A.C. FRED GOLKE North Olmsted, Ohio He might be singing . . . or trot- ting over to the piano cubes or hotly debating with his numer- ous friends. An optimistic thinker, he appeals to the mind as well as to the heart. A Cappella, Rifle Team, Mission Society, CONCORDIAN. TOM HEIL Detroit, Michigan Tom walks serenely through the fray, girded with a deep confidence, a sly smile, and a humor that bub- bles to the surface with happy reg- ularity. His inimitable mimicry and his Detroit hepcatisms have en- deared him to all. College Basketball and Softball. THOMAS GREEN Port Huron, Michigan Within his massive frame, Tom bears an equanimity of mind and a composure of soul that sinews his existence with a primeval strength and a pioneer sufficiency. But his heart is large and sympathetic. A Cappella. DAVID HERBECK Lowell, Indiana Courageous fighter, firm defend- er of his convictions, and booming orator, David usually retires from the scrap undaunted and uncon- vinced. His idealism and_ pioneer ruggedness will doubtlessly advance the cause of the King in the years ahead. This page sponsored by: The Hobby Houses, 213 E. Jefferson and 230 E. Wayne 41 SAMUEL HOARD St. Louis, Missouri A master of repartee . . . long- suffering idealist Christian gentleman. Unlike Jaques, Sam sees only the nobleness and the God- likeness in humankind. Mission Society, Inter- Dorm Council, Basketball, Intramural Football, Softball. NORMAN JUNGCLAUS St. Louis, Missouri A twinkle, a slow smile, a gurg- ling laughter, a firm handshake, a Christian optimism — of such things is he made. He carries him- self jauntily, self-assuredly, and looks every man unflinchingly in the eye. Maroon and White (Business Mer.), Softball, Intramural Basket- ball, Football, Softball. DARWOOD KESSELMAYER Holgate, Ohio Life, a dome of many-colored glass, has in Darwood an individual of rare hue and depth. Unlike many, he does not stain the radi- ance of existence but rather greatly intensifies it and makes of life a finer and nobler and richer thing. College Basketball and Softball, Intramural Mgr., Primus Omnium, SAC Gr (P ress) EUGENE KRIEGER Granile Cily, Illinois The poet, the dreamer, the Thomas Wolfe of Concordia, Eu- gene wonders at the quiet despera- tion of man, the naked hopeless- ness, the death of salesman, and doubts if it will ever be different. He is the lone prophet, misunder- stood by the masses but loved by a few intimates. A Cappella (Pres.), Maroon and White. 42 HOWARD KUHL Desboro, Ontario, Canada His ways are gentle; his philoso- phy quietly optimistic; his faith in ultimate achievement secure. Howie moves steadfastly toward the goal with a oneness of purpose, a de- termined earnestness which is both an inspiration and comfort to his contemporaries. Male Chorus, Intramural Basket- ball. CHARLES KURTH Fort Wayne, Indiana A probing, unprobed being, an unfathomable artist who aches for all that is embodied in wind, sand, and stars. Maroon and White, CONCOR- DIAN. This page sponsored by: A Friend WILLIAM LUBKEMAN Fort Wayne, Indiana Leader of men, champion of Christianity, searcher for the eter- nal verities, Bill shouts and gesticu- lates through life, spreading happy optimism and undying hope among an ever-widening circle of friends. Basketball, CONCORDIAN, Pri- ma President. HENRY NIEMAN La Salle, Michigan Henry fearlessly denounces the evils of both the world and Con- cordia as he sees them, and with equal intrepidity upholds his ster- ling ideals to all and sundry. A forceful speaker and conscientious steward, he will doubtedlessly con- quer new kingdoms for the Church. Tumbling, S.A.C., Cheerleading, Inter-Dorm Council. JOHN MARTON Lakewood, Ohio John works diligently, both on his studies and in the Canteen, and always without ostentation and fan- fare. Quietly he sows the seeds of kindness and makes life just a little more tolerable. Canteen Crew, Cheerleading, Ma- roon and White. CARL QUERBACH Detroit, Michigan A struggling idealist in a brutal- ly realistic milieu, Carl lives vio- lently and wholeheartedly. He dreams great dreams, hence will suffer great hurts, but he will up- lift, ennoble, and_ better. A Cappella, Maroon and White, Mission Society (Pres.), CONCOR- DIAN. STEPHAN MAZAK Cudahy, Wisconsin An up-and-coming writer who has the rare talent of combining incisive thinking with heart-appeal- ing warmness. Added to this, his is the fortunate lot of somehow living with serene contentment. Co-Editor CONCORDIAN, Ma- roon and White, Sock and Buskin (Pres.), A Cappella, College Basket- ball. HERMAN REESE Decalur, Indiana Hale and hearty and happy, and down to earth as the hillbilly dance steps he loves so well, Herman em- anates a congenial weltanschauung which delights his multifarious friends. Rifle Team. This page sponsored by: The Walton Coal Co. 43 EDWIN ROSSOW Northville, Michigan A smooth’ operator, debonair gentleman, and 20th century sophis- isticate, Ed speaks with authority when the talk veers to jazz, sports, and women. His beam and Irving Cobbian humor have a salutary ef- fect upon all. Tumbling, Intramural Football. ELMER SCHECK Bach, Michigan Whatever he does, he does royal- ly, with kingly grace and dignity. Not given to inane maundering, he fights the good fight with intrepi- dation and valor. Tumbling, Cheerleading, Maroon and White, CONCORDIAN. CARL SCAER Indianapolis, Indiana Impeccable dresser, final author- ity on teenage-isms, Christian gen- tleman, “Boo” divides his time among intramural activities, the sports page, and the reputedly bet- ter sex. He walks in light, serene and unafraid. Intramural Basketball and Foot- ball. MILTON SCHEMM Detroit, Michigan Concordia’s logical candidate for the title, “America’s Typical Youth.” Friendly as America, happy as America, optimistic as America, loved as American, Milt is a genu- ine 100 per cent red-blooded, vi- brant American. NORBERT SCHAEKEL Decatur, Indiana Norb walks upright as befits one who has made his peace with both God and man. A son of the soil, pillar of strength, and rugged indi- vidualist, Norb is living proof that there are still giants in the earth. CONCORDIAN. LLOYD SCHROEDER Tonawanda, New York Soft-spoken, a peace-lover and a peace-maker. In the primitive ele- mental society such as exists at most every school, Lloyd’s quiet ways smooth and placate not a few raucous moments. This page sponsored by: Hatcher’s Motors 44 Row One, left to right: ROBERT SCHROEDER Lansing, Michigan Handsome, polished, poised, Bob moves between the poles of this our vacillating existence with a studied ease and nonchalance. An unsur- passed mimic and debator, he is easily the favorite of third floor Sihler. PAUL SCHUMACHER Indianapolis, Indiana One does not often look upon his kind. He is the one who in suffer- ing all suffers nothing, a most ad- mirable quality, and one who moves with the grace of a courtier and yet with the agitated awareness of a Christian. College Basketball and Softball, Intramural Football. HARVEY STORM Auburn, Michigan Complaisant, yet unyielding, a thinker in his own right, Harvey ruthlessly pierces the veneer and, confronted with the naked truth, acts quickly, wisely, and with a ma- turity far beyond his years. College Basketball Mgr., Canteen Crew, Intramural Basketball. ROBERT WEBER Woodburn, Indiana Some battle through life, some slink through, some don’t get through, and a few fortunates sim- ply glide through. Bobbie, with his quiet manliness, belongs to those few who need only nod to com- mand. A Cappella, Intramural Mer., Co- Editor CONCORDIAN, College Basketball and Softball, Sleuth Committee, Executive Committee, Vice-Pres. Student Body, S.A.C., Canteen Crew. Row Two, left to right: RICHARD TREMAIN Aurora, Illinois A believer in the Golden Rule, Dick treats his multitudinous friends with considerateness and good humor. Despite the solitude, he practices the amenities of life. People may disagree with him, but they always like and respect him. Sec.-Treas. Prima, Intramural Basketball, Pnyx. DAVID WACKER Detroit, Michigan Noisy as the Fourth of July, nor- mal as basketball at which he stars, exuberant of spirit as a Walther Leaguer without a chaperone, force- ful as a fire-engine . Dave rolls through life like an avalanche, bowling aside all opposition yet drawing all with him. College Basketball and Softball, CONCORDIAN. CARL WAGNER Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Laughter booming, filling great places; studies exacting, veering to- wards the impossible. Carl’s wild abandon, Iris love for all that’s alive and pulsating, and his idealism de- mand that. Sock and Buskin, S.A.C., Gym Crew. This page sponsored by: Mr. W. C. Dickmeyer, The Wayne Candy Co. jauty ... Neither the naked hand Nor the understanding Left to itself, can do much; The work is accomplished By instruments and helps, cf which the need is not Less for the understanding than the hand. — Francis Bacon we 73 sg te ave rao gear ®. 7% Meme 88 Soon ty Sa ee By uh ogee . eu ea oe +m, Pe hares es es et - eet te eg Poe aye a ty agg BES Re Py Pe RE KY H ¥ Ro BE we BA us tHe ce oe oe Cs oc aa ae ee Be oo + ae a é it CAT Heat oe a ay gu A eter fe ge =e BR BPR + Pay ¢ A eR ee ge gat ee, eee ee et, e a GF ey, Sy ee a were Pa eae LESTER H. BAACK, B.S. Social Studies Instructor since 1947 PAUL F. BENTE, M.A. English Instructor since 1920 MARTIN H. BERTRAM, M.A. German Instructor since 1920 HERBERT F. BIRKMAN, M.A. High School Principal Instructor since 1945 HERBERT G. BREDEMEIER, M.A. President, Religion Instructor since 1935 MARY E. CHAMALES, B.S. Physical Education Instructor since 1946 ELIZABETH EICKHOFF, A.B. English, Art Instructor since 1947 ELMER F. FIEBIG, B.S. Mathematics, H.S. Registrar Instructor since 1945 ELMER E. FOELBER, M.A. English, Humanities Instructor since 1928 The administration heard our problems patiently and with understanding. Wheth- er we appealed to the Presi- dent, Housemaster, Princi- pal, or Girls’ Counselor, we benefited from the mellowed wisdom and weltanschauung of Christian people. RONALD L. GERSMEHL, B.S. Physical Education, Mathematics Instructor since 194] JUANITA GRAY Piano Instructor since 1942 LOUISE HALLER, B:S. Home Economics Instructor since 1949 JOHN HANAK, B.A. Physical Education, Health Instructor since 1949 WALTER A. HANSEN Classical Studies Instructor since 1918 WALTER G. HERRLING, PhD: Social Studies Instructor since 1928 IRENE HVIZDAK, A.B. English, Latin Instructor since 1945 OLGA HVIZDAK, B.P.S.M. Piano Instructor since 1944 GERHARD A.KORNTHEUER, M.A. English, German Instructor since 1947 The Board of Control, high command on campus, determined school policy re- garding curriculum, scholas- tics, and athletics. It ap- proved and vetoed faculty resolutions, as it saw fit. The five members solved the hun- dred and one problems that invaded the campus during the course of the year. They hired and fired personnel, balanced the budget, and represented the school at Synodical conferences. ARNOLD O. LEHMANN, M.: Music Instructor since 1946 ERNEST C. LEWERENZ German, Latin Instructor since 1923 WALTER A. LOBITZ, M.A. Social Studies Instructor since 1947 ERWIN L. MEYER, Ph.D. German, Social Studies, Humanities Instructor since 1928 FREDERICK W. MITTEL- STADT, B.S. Physical and Biological Science Instructor since 1946 EDGAR OETTING Captain Military Science and Tactics Instructor since 1948 HAROLD J. PANNING Industrial Arts Instructor since 1946 ALBERT W, REESE, M-A: Classical Studies Instructor since 1946 ESTHER ROSS, A.B. Commercial Studies Instructor since 1947 Don’! get too close Mr. Panning. SAM ROTH, A.B. English, Latin, Religion Instructor 1949 WILBERT H. RUSCH, B.S. Physical and Biological Science Instructor since 1937 RWIN H. SCHNEDLER Mathematics, Registrar Instructor since 1914 WILFRED J. SCH A.B., B.D. paaeee Religion YEDLER, Instructor since 1946 WALTER G.-SOHN, A.B. B.D. Religion, Housemaster Instructor since 1948 OTOP ReSSEUR GATT ALR: Librarian Instructor since 1947 JOHN F. STACH, PH.D. Social Studies, Bible Instructor since 1942 EDGAR WALZ, A.B. Commercial Studies, Religion Instructor since 1946 ED. WERNER, M.A. Physics, Mathematics Instructor since 1949 Missing — ARTHUR M. BICKER Classical Studies Instructor 1950 Prima cutting up. Cur Worthy. 0. The broom and mop brigade Ruth Trautman, gal Friday to Princi- pal Birkman ... Mr. W. Schnedler’s trim, multitalented secretary . . . Hil- degarde, the President’s right-hand bower and campus favorite. The campus maintenance crew .. . The faithful kitchen crew, chefs par excellence . . . Eleanore, school sec- retary, daily doled out mail, money, and advice. Mrs. Meintz, maitre d’hotel and chef-of the:canteen . .. “Ed” tracks down the broken locker on second floor Sihler . . . Concordia’s finance minister, Chief Liebman ... Miss Ernsting, popular supervisor of book store activities ... ““Nurse’’ wrote ex- cuses and parcelled out bins of pink, blue, and green pills. There’s no better sign of a brave man. than ashardenancs — Shakespeare Be Sco eee ay oe Molders of Charactar Acknowledging the truth of the old adage “Strong body, healthy mind,” the Concordia Athletic Department, headed by Athletic Director Ron Gersmehl, offered an extensive year- long sports program on both inter- scholastic and intramural levels. This program had as its objective the full participation and co-operation of the entire student body. Coach Gersmehl was assisted this past year by Mr. John Hanak, Mr. Ed- ward Werner, and Mr. Sam Roth. Mr. Hanak, a newcomer to Con- cordia’s sport picture, is an alumnus of this school. He is a graduate of Val- paraiso University, where he starred at quarterback for the Crusader football squad last season. Coach John, as he is better known, has become head coach of both the football and track teams. All things considered, these two teams did rather well this year. This may be attributed in large mea- sure to the sense of loyalty and en- thusiasm which he engendered in his ¥ teams. In view of all this, we predict Left to right: Mr. Sam Roth, Mr. John Hanak, a successful coaching career for Mr. Mr. Ron Gersmehl, Mr. Ed. Werner. Hanak. Mr. Ed Werner had charge of the Soph-Frosh football team. In this capacity he discovered and de- veloped the hidden talents of future stars. Mr. Sam Roth directed our broad intramural program which included volleyball, football, basket- ball, softball, tennis, horseshoes, ping-pong, badminton, and swimming. Concordia will miss Mr. Roth when he returns to the Seminary at St. Louis next fall to continue his ministerial studies. Mr. Ron Gersmehl, in addition to his duties as Athletic Director, is head coach of the high school and college basketball teams, the tennis, golf, and college softball teams. He also assists Mr. Hanak in coaching football. The scheduling of games, the making of a budget, and the contacts necessary in this important phase of public relations have also been handled very adeptly by our head coach. Now look, here’s the way lo do it.... Nice going, boys. ... What’s on your mind, boys? High school managers Rauhut, M. Goeglein, I. Foelber. . . . College cheerlead Nieman, R. Marcis, R. Weber, E. Scheck. . . . High school cheerleade . Westrick, R. Schei- DIA mann, R. Mell, S. Salomon... . “B” Team cheerleaders: E. Blessing, W. Scheiman, J. Feiertag. . . . Football managers: N. Schumm, Roemk . Koehling L. Brewer. . . . Rebound! ... College manager: H. Storm. — ea eee See eS ee Buchotball Broncos. The whistle! the jump! a basket! And another Concordia High School five pa- raded through another season in that game known as “Hoosier Hysteria”. The hardwood quintet provided many thrills this past season with its record of eight wins and twelve losses, indicating that the Maroon and White squad is mak- ing a comeback to the victory column. This feat is indeed noteworthy when one considers that Coach Gersmehl schedules tougher and tougher teams for competi- tion each year. Seventeen boys worked hard in trying to give the fans a winning team, but such fellows as Duane Clark, Augie Lubkeman, Jim McCoy, Harry Preston, Norm Kellogg and Howie Judt carried the brunt of the attack when the team went to battle. As a fitting close to the season, August Lubkeman was named among the ten best players in the city by the Fort Wayne newspapers. All of the lettermen are graduating, except Howie Judt, Ed Visscher, and Tony Kassing. These returning lettermen, plus an experienced second team, provide hope for an even better season next year. Concordia ! Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia |! Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia ! Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Total 932 Average per game 46.6 52 a SEASONS RECORD Sectional Angola 45 Auburn 72 Columbia City 44 Gary Wirt 57 y Decatur 63 Central Catholic 33 Wabash 41 Decatur 52 Berne 36 Central 50 Kendallville Delphi 42 50 New Haven 57 South Side 47 Gary Emerson 61 Garrett 52 North Side 58 Howe 49 Arcola 49 North Side 57 Opponents Total 1015 Average per game 50.7 Nie Hardwood. Wards The College hoopsters began the camp aign with five lettermen return- ing from the °48-49 team. Kesselmayer, Wacker, Schumacher, and Lubkemann provided the playing experience, while Weber and Siess alternated to fill the roster of the starting five capably. Compiling a total of 942 points in 16 games, the College cagers set a new record for total points scored during one season, and tied a past record of 80 points in one game defeating Indi- ana ‘Tech, 80-67. Displaying a blazing fast break, the team started slow, los- ing five out of six and then caught fire to capture eight straight victories, giving them a season’s record of nine wins and seven losses. All but three members of the team have played their last game under the Maroon and White banner, and we wish them God's blessing in their chosen future profes- sion. Upon leaving, we wish the re- maining members, Ken Siess, Paul Boe- cler, and Ken Ginter, all the luck in the world for next season. Concordia Concordia Concordia 5 Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia ! Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Total 942 Average per game 58.8 SEASONS RECORD Re Rt Mn a ae oe Alumni 52 ‘Taylor 84 Tri-State 65 Jackson 60 Huntington 58 Manchester 85 Huntington 45 ea oe ‘Tiffin 47 err, See th ie ae Indiana Tech 44 Benton Harbor 48 Jackson 47 Giffin 55 Benton Harbor 57 Tri-State 69 (O’time) Indiana Tech 67 Tiffin 71 (O’time) Total 954 Average per game 59.6 Human. Bulldo20rs., Graduvon Guants To the cries of “All right now! Ready? One, two; one, two,” football entered upon its third consecutive season this fall under the guidance of newly-acquired Coach John Hanak, a graduate of Val- paraiso University. The team, handicapped by a new-type offense and a considerably tougher sched- ule, achieved a not too impressive record — one win, one tie, and seven losses. Nevertheless, the season provided thrills and excitement galore for both spectators and _ players. The Cadets played their best game of the season when they tied the highly- rated Auburn Red Devils. The aggressive- ness and drive displayed at this game and throughout the season portend great things for football teams of the future. The newspapers of Fort Wayne named Ted ‘Taykowski, end, to the All-City Team and bestowed honorable mention on August Lubkeman, tackle. Though most members of the first team graduate this June, a_ strong nucleus remains. Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia Concordia 13 14 6 SEASONS RECORD Central 13 Wabash 20 Columbia City 13 Decatur 6 Central Catholic 24 Auburn 13 New Haven 0 Napoleon 26 Howe Military 13 FIRST ROW, left to right: L. Brewer (Mer.), P. Diederich, R. Woods, L. Dau, G. Hentsch, D. Schuessler, W. Hutts, F. Rettig, F. Yount, I. Johnston, R. Barkow, N. Schumm (Mer.). SECOND ROW, left to right: A. Koehlinger (Mgr), C. Weber, H. Hans, R. Stover, H. Kassel, D. Clark, H. Preston, Coach John Hanak, J. Slack, L. Hey, T. Doehla, G. Werling, D. Heckler, F. Nauman, K. Roemke (Mgr). THIRD ROW, left to right: W. Wehling, N. Kellogg, R. Messing, Tye Kruse, Fg ude Visscher, D. Asher, A. Lubkeman, T. ‘Taykowski, R. Liebmann. Struggling Understudie The most promising sport at Concordia is football. Only three years old, it has matured into a major industry and is even now on a par with basketball and softball. This year’s Soph-Frosh team, capably coached by Mr. Ed Werner, was the first ever fielded by the Cadets. Though the team did not end up with a winning season, it must be remembered that the boys had only 45-minute practice sessions. Many of these fellows will fill in and even take over permanent berths on the Varsity next year. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL FIRST ROW, left to right: F. Bragenzer, D. Woodard, R. Messing, J. Bergtold, V. Bobay, R. Waldrop, E. Grim. SEC- OND ROW, left to right: W. Stallsmith, G. Gugel, J. Hoban, P. Diederich, J. Mennen, D. Hacker, Coach Ed. Werner. THIRD ROW, left to right: M. Babel, R. Stokes, G. Schilke, R. Liebmann, L. Wunderlich, D. Heckler. B TEAM FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Rettig, W. Blake-Hedges, P. Diederich, G. Gugel, J. Schaper, E. Grim, W. Wessel, T. Von Deylen. SECOND ROW, left to right: R. Macke, G. Saalfrank, M. Babel, G. Kostoff, J. Rump, R. Steele, D. Heckler, R. Sturm, N. Schroeder. Green Hopofuls The “B” squad and Freshman team are two very important steps to the Var- sity. From their ranks come the future stars of Concordia. This year’s teams showed outstanding promise for next year. The boys to watch are Jack Rump, George Kostoff, Roger Macke, and Gene Saalfrank. They formed the bulk of one of the best “B” teams Concordia has ever floored. John Mennen, Tony Englebrecht, and Vic Bobay played outstanding ball for the greatly under-rated Freshman team. Judging from the fast, hard-driving brand of ball these two teams played, the day Concordia cops the Sectional crown is not too far off. FRESHMAN TEAM FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Wright, R. Fahlsing, W. Gick, V. Bobay, R. Fry, G. Parrish, B. Williams. SECOND ROW, left to right: J. Mennen, W. Borcherding, N. Redeker, T. Engel- brecht, R. Moore, R. Stokes, D. Nahrwold, D. Kurth. TENNIS FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Rettig, D. Cowdrey, E. Junge, D. Miller, D. Kruse, G. Hentsch, R. Sturm, R. Querbach, R. Bertram. SECOND ROW, left to right: W. Abel, J. Bert- ram, R. Malina, D. Romberg, P. Raatz, W. Blake-Hedges, P. Bregitzer, R. Bertram. stove, 15, 30, 40, Jame Concordia’s High School netters once again issued their challenge to such well-known com- petitors as Howe Military Academy, South Side, Huntington, and Muncie. The bulk of the team was built around returning lettermen Dave Kruse, Don Miller, and Walter Abel. Since the string of victories was broken last year, the pressure was off, and the Cadets appeared to be standing on the brink of what looked like an- other winning season. After a few short weeks of practice in the spring, the team set out to win more laurels for Concordia, 66 GOLF FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Rabe, M. Goeg- lein, D. Deck, L. Baker. SECOND ROW, left to right: P. Raatz, G. Kostoff, A. Lubkeman, N. Kellog, D. Ahlersmeyer. Minor. League. Hogans Golf, the newest of Concordia’s inter-scholas- tic sports, was introduced to Concordia only two years ago and now has many avid followers. Four members of last year’s team, Norm Kellogg, Donald Deck, Gail Rabe, and Augie Lubkeman, returned to the fairways in an attempt to defeat such teams as Columbia City and Kendallville. The rest of the team was comprised of inex- perienced boys, who battled it out for that num- ber one position on the team in an elimination tournament. Jho. Cinder Pounders. The Track team, composed of eight returning lettermen and a host of new hopefuls, wrote a successful season into the books. Coach John Hanak built his team around such promising cinder-men as Lu Dau and Lu Strasen in the dashes and low hurdles; Ken Roemke and Ted Taykowski in the 440; Harry Preston, Ed Gross, Ted Allwardt, and Carl Prifogle, distance men; Roger Woods and Wayne Hutts aiding in the dashes and relays; Duane Clark in the pole vault; Glen Kanning, Ed Visscher, and Lowell Hey in the high jump; Don Cleveland, Ron Scheele, Tom Johnston, and Gene Gugel in the broad jump; and Ted Doehla, Ted Taykowski, and Howie Judt in the shot put. Although the poor condition of the track delayed spring practice, the Cadets acquired the polish and speed needed as the season progressed. The schedule included Auburn, Central, Columbia City, Kendallville, Garrett, Elmhurst, the City Meet, and the Sectional Meet. Track team hopefuls. . . . (psand, O0CT 2 A litile higher, Ted. ... Track managers: F. Brand, R. Michel... . 4o feet at least, Ted. Strike one! FIRST ROW, left to right: T. Heil, M. Schemm, R. Deppert, R. Schroeder, D. Kesselmayer. SECOND ROW, left to right: N. Jungclaus, W. Lubkeman, P. Schumacher, D. Wacker, C. Scaer. THIRD ROW, left to right: R. Weber, P. Boecler, K. Ginter, P. Erdman, R. Brendel, K. Siess. Hickory. and Warm Cow dude The College Softball team vaulted into prominence once again this spring, as players and spectators alike took to the diamond. Playing in the Fort Wayne Inter-Collegiate Softball League, this year’s team met capable opponents in In- ternational Business College, Indiana Technical College, The Fort Wayne Extension Division of Indiana University, and Fort Wavne Extension Division of Purdue University. Several of their games were played as prelims to the Zollner Piston Fastball games. The collegians, coached by Mr. Ron Gersmeh1 with the assistance of Mr. Walt Sohn and Mr. Sam Roth, matched and even improved upon the enviable records compiled by previous teams, which won the League Trophy in 1949 and tied for first-place honors in 1948. With the Greatest of Ease The daring young men of the tumbling team practiced every afternoon from 4:00 to 5:30 under the guidance of Capt. Henry Nieman. They performed flips, shoulder-rolls, hand-stands, and other acts of that kind. In addition, they devoted several sessions to cavorting about on a newly-acquired trampoline. Mr. Harold Towsley, a former instructor at the Fort Wayne Y.M.C.A., tutored and worked out with the team twice a week. During the year, the tumblers staged numerous exhibitions for the benefit of the student body and various outside groups. The team acquitted itself well at the State Gymnastic Meet in Indianapolis. Although tumbling and gymnastics are still not well-known, these are being recognized today as two of the finest body-building activities, not only here at Concordia, but also throughout the country. FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Thompson, J. Feiertag, W. Shave, D. Zehnder. SECOND ROW, left to right: H. Nieman, E. Scheck, R. Carey, R. Marcis. THIRD ROW, left to right: Nice going, Ace! K. Kausch, F. Nauman, E. Rossow, D. Hausman, J. Pullen. Scrambled yeggs. ... Hey, the basket’s over here! ... Foul on gg. ... Ballet ... Spread eagles. ... Going down? AVE ain: ¢ pedaad San? “eee: a} Tertia footballers. . . . The Intramural Council: FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Scaer — Prima, J. Bush — Council head, Mr. Roth — Advisor, K. Koslowsky — Tertia. SECOND ROW, left to right: R. Wobrock — Secunda, E. Etz- ler — Quinta, D. Owens — Sexta, R. Querbach — Quarta... . Look at that reach! ... Schu brings it down. . . . Jump, fellas! ... Champs at work. Intramural dlgh Command. The excellence of this year’s intramural program was largely the result of the work of the Intra- mural Council, under the leadership of Mr. Sam Roth. The Council consisted of the intramural man- ager of each class, the student body intramural manager, and the faculty advisor. The group met per- iodically to discuss schedules, eligibilities, and various other problems which arose. The aim of this Council was to produce a smooth-running program, and at the same time to get the largest possible participation on the part of the student body in intramural sports. It saw to it that leagues were organized, games run off on time, officials present at each game, equipment provided, and numerous other details cared for. That these efforts brought fruit is readily seen in the fact that more students participated in intramural sports this year than ever before. cn _ .......__ eee For The Well - Rounded. Life Intramural sports were once again one of the chief extracurri- cular activities on the campus. The fall sports schedule included foot- ball and volleyball. In both of these sports the college sophomores annexed the championships. During the winter months bas- ketball came into its own, but not without competition from swim- ming and ping-pong. Basketball was divided into two leagues, thus giving more fellows a chance to compete in their favorite sport. Prima copped the championship in the “A” league and Tertia in the “B”. Tertia also took the Class Tourney in which the members of the various school teams could play with their respective class teams. The table tennis tourna- ment ended with Primaner Bob Schroeder on top. During this time, many availed themselves of the op- portunity to swim at the Y.M.C.A. pool. In spring, softball and volleyball entered the intramural spotlight, with individuals competing in horseshoes, tennis, and badminton. Mr. Sam Roth, intramural head, must be commended for his out- standing work in this department. Tertia’s intramural squad. . . . Not more than 3 times, boys... . Prima’s grid- iron aggregation. . . . No curves, Paul. ... Jack takes it off the boards. Miss Chamales’ pride and joy. ... Tumblers? ... Watch the birdie! Miss Mary Ellen Chamales Sports Head: Marilyn Nace Sports Committee: Norma Scherer Joan Waldrop Joan Parish Nina Arnold Faculty Advisor: President: Carolyn Dahling Vice President: Edith Reese Secretary: Carol Scheumann ‘Treasurer: Louise Davis Publicity: Carmen Gerberding The Weaker Sex The Girls’ Athletic Association organized teams in basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, tumbling, and pong. S eventy-five girls participated this year. Stretch, girls... Duce game. The Concordia mermaids. ...On your mark, 2 Tats get set, go! A member of the Indiana League of Girls’ Athletics, the G.A.A. operates under a point system. Upon reaching 150 points, a girl receives her numerals, while 250 points earns her a Concordia “C”. If she passes a number of required tests and has earned 350 points, she is awarded the coveted State Plaque. Those who excel in their favorite sport may win medals, which are awarded to ping-pong and badminton cham- pions as well as to winning team members. The Sophomores emerged as victors in tournament play this year, winning both volleyball and basketball honors. However, the losing teams cannot be overlooked, for they put up a terrific battle and showed great sportsmanship. The tumbling team also deserves recognition, for it worked hard to pertect its spectacular performances. First appear- ing before the Martha Society, the team received many invitations to perform elsewhere. The girls give much credit to their sponsor, Miss Mary Ellen Chemales, who has given freely of her time and effort to make the G.A.A. an extremely popular and beneficial organization. The touch of human hands That is the boon we ask; For groping, day by day Along the stony way, We need the comrade heart ‘That understands, And the warmth, the pulsing warmth of human hands. — Thomas Gurtis Clark Band Captain: Herbert Klepatz Ist Lt.: Robert Kammer 2nd Lt.: Ralph Carey Ist Sgt.: David Kruse The Concordia Military Band, invariably heralded by martial marches and the blare of trumpet and tuba, re- captured to an amazing degree, both at basketball games and on the drill field, the exuberance and fury of the yes- teryear Sousa outfit. The inside rehearsals, under the direction of Mr. Arnold Lehmann, commenced in late fall and continued through the winter months till early spring. The outside drill, supervised by Captain Herb Klepatz, concentrated on precision marching and intricate forma- tions. Lt. Col.: Earl Westrick Major: Joe Ellwanger Adjutant: Captain Harry Preston Ist Lt. Liaison: John Schutes Supply Officer: Captain Bob Scheimann Armory Officer: Ist Lt. John Pullen Personnel Officer: Captain Richard Hollman Personnel Officer: Ist Lt. Karl Koslowsky Personnel Officer: Warrant Edward Peters Personnel Officer: Ist Sgt. Eugene Brueck The staff, nerve center of the Concordia Military De- partment, regulated from its plaque-panelled office the activities of the four precision-stepping companies. This high command, usually immersed in demerit sheets, fa- tigue lists, and notices in triplicate, devoted its time and energies to clerical considerations, the maintenance of mili- tary equipment, and executive responsibilities, which roughly included. the issuing of orders and fixing of bat- talion policies. Company A 2nd Lt.: Roland Barkow Ist Sgt.: Deane Schuessler Captain: Ved ‘Vaykowski Ist Lt.: Kenneth Allen A feeling of oneness permeated Company A, both on the drill field and at the tournament exhibitions. Privates and officers worked as a unit, considering: self secondary to the advancement of the company. Individuals rarely emerged from this fusion of 75 minds and spirits. Captain Theodore Taykowski communicated to his long-legged subordinates a sense of service, unselfishness, and stewardship. Regard between men and officers never soured. Rather, understanding and comradeship flourished at all times. Company. B 2nd Lt.: Arthur Petrowsky Ist Sgt.: Luther Dau Captain: Ronald Michel Ist Lt.: Walter Abel Company B regaled tournament spectators this spring with its premiere performance of the Marine Drill. Cap- tain Edgar Oetting and his staff decided to abandon B’s traditional 1914 Drill, introduced to Concordia two dec- ades ago, in favor of the more sensational Marine forma- tions. Freshmen and sophomores constituted 70 per cent of the company. A fine spirit of co-operation throbbed through privates and commanders alike, so that not in- frequently the B boys outmarched the three competing companies on the drill field. PE A TART BOT ee eee ee Company ( Captain: August Lubkeman 2nd Lt.: Roger Pittelko Ist Lt.: Donald Miller Ist Sgt.: Franklin Yount Company C, recipient of the coveted Best Company Banner for the year 1948-49, continued to cull new honors this year under the enthusiastic leadership of Captain August Lubkeman. The “C” boys astounded the tournament spectators this spring with their mathematically precise maneuvering and fancy drill presentation. Company C worked diligently and with religious con- scientiousness throughout the year, satisfied usually with nothing short of perfection. Company. D Captain: Fred Brand Ist Lt.: Gerald Perkins Ond Lt.: Norman Schumm Ist Sgt.: Armin Mittermaier Company D, staffed by 76 Lilliputians, presented group calisthenics at the spring tournament, performing the dif- ficult manipulations with extraordinary finesse. Which is exactly the way the company executes all its duties. Although D brought up the rear of the battalion, the esprit de corps remained fiercely confident, verging on belligerence. The officers instilled in their subordinates virile independence, a self-sufficiency that allowed for neither obsequiousness nor artifices. Our Snap Squad. ... Color Guard at attention. ... Color Guard passes in FeviciU tap titfie Team... ., Ready, aim; fire! | | FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Kruse, R. Weber, V. Sonne, A. Lytal, M. Kurth, C. Gerberding, R. Amt, Miss Esther Ross (Adv.) SECOND ROW, left to right: Mr. Sohn (Adv.), D. Gremmels, R. Messing, V. Wiehe, D. Romberg, A. Korte, P. Boecler, H. Nieman, F. Yount, D. Kesselmayer, Mr. Spurgat (Adv.) Party Promoters Faculty Advisors: Mr. Walter Sohn President: Darwood Kesselmayer Advisors: Mr. Otto Spurgat Vice-President: Robert Weber Advisors: Miss Esther Ross Secretary: Paul Boecler The familiar SAC has won the acclaim of the entire student body this year. Seldom has the Concordia family turned out in such large numbers to participate in the social activities of the school. Beginning with the very first festivity, the student body saw a surge of planning and activity which they knew meant better executed parties for them. The highlights of the SAC activities were the traditionalHomecoming festivities, the Christmas Party, Valentine’s Day Party, and the Annual Recognition Banquet. Under the capable leadership of Mr. Otto Spurgat, assisted by Miss Esther Ross and Mr. Walter Sohn, the tedious planning and the preparations made the parties huge successes. The general features of each party were made by the entire Council, but the carrying out of the decisions by mem- bers of the Council guaranteed their success. With the faculty sponsors offering their advice, the final decisions rested with the Council itself. Each class chose its representatives during its class elections, and these representatives enlisted the aid of their respective classes in some specific part of the activity. The final success of the SAC was also due to the co- operation the Council received from the student body, which ultimately benefitted by the activities. Stand back boys. ... What year is this, 1850 or 1950? ... What's the matter, John? Quarta Quartet. BELL “V9 neemews FIRST ROW, left to right: M. Cordes, C. Dahling, Mr. Birkman (Adv.), S. Auer, C. Meyer. SECOND ROW, left to right: R. Scheiman, R. Scheimann, C. Mueller, R. Hollman, T. Heckman, R. Nicol. Dissemination of (hustianity and. Scho Faculty Advisor: Mr. Herman Birkman Secretary: Thea Heckman President: Robert Scheimann Vice-President: Richard Hollman The high school student cabinet, organized this past year, consists of six Seniors, four Juniors, two Sophomores, and two Freshmen, with an equal representation of boys and girls. One of the principal purposes in forming this cabinet was to give the members an opportunity to develop leadership abilities. And, it is hoped that such capabilities will be put to use in local young people's organizations and later in con- gregational and community activities. The students in the group also avail themselves of the opportunity to render service to the administration of the school, the various school organizations, and to the community, wherever possible. The cabinet has been moving rather slowly in this phase of its work during the past year, so as not to interfere with any of the functions of other organizations on the campus. The sphere of service will, undoubtedly, widen in the coming years. For example, the students of this group will present the views and opinions of the student body in general on problems of every day life at Concordia to the faculty. Above all, the members of the committee are to foster Christian conduct among the students in both word and deed. This objective of the cabinet ought to be welcomed by all young Christians at Concordia. The cabinet is to be commended for the goal it has set for itself. May it succeed in carrying out its program during the coming years. Right before a meeting....“Well, Il think that we...” ...Do it right, boys. FIRST ROW, left to right: R. Maassel, R. Juengel, R. Weber, D. Kesselmayer. SECOND ROW, left to right: G. Schutes, K. Koslowsky, P. Boecler. Bush-League Hawhkshaws President: Darwood Kesselmayer; Vice-President: Robert Weber; Secretary: Paul Boecler. A squeaking door, locker doors banging shut, hushed voices, and locker tickets all marked the path of the Sleuth Committee through the dorms. This organization had the job of safeguarding your property, though at times you did not realize this fact. Those articles taken from your lockers, which you redeemed with a mere quar- ter, probably saved you from a much greater loss. Then there was the Executive Committee to straighten out the frequent offender. ‘Those of you who had _ oc- casion to become better acquainted with this group will, no doubt, remember the week end s you had to ‘stay in when you would much rather have been out enjoying yourselves with the rest. You probably found yourselves saying, “If I had only listened!” FIRST: ROW, left to right: A. Ehlen, R That Men Shall Live as Brothonrs Faculty Advisor: Mr. Walter G. Sohn The Inter-Dorm Council strove to maintain amity and concord among the dormitory students. Composed of two representatives from each floor of Sihler and Crull Halls, the peace-makers halted the clamorous chuck-fests of the wee hours, regularly checked the housekeeping achieve- ments of the lower classes, and, in general, used the big stick and the comradely pat frequently and always with justice. Guided by Housemaster Walter Sohn, the Council also sponsored the popular monthly faculty-student smokers. = Gonstiens) KoeAllan, ele ‘Taykowski, R. Michel, H. Nieman, Mr. Walter G. Sohn (Adv.). SECOND ROW, left to right: R. Barkow, F. Nauman, E. Hendershot, A. Petrowsky, L. Herzog. FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Scheimann, E. Peters, R. Hollman, J. Ellwanger, T. Allwardt, Mr. Birkman (Adv.), R. Pittelko, A. Schroeder, G. Perkins, G. Rabe, C. Dahling. SECOND ROW, left to right: TT. Heckman, R. Marschke, M. Cordes, K. Mueller, E. Nicol, R. Dinkel, E. Ehrhardt, B. Scheumann, B. Goshorn, G. Gerkin, C. Scheumann, B. Campbell, C. Gerberding. Lumens. Incorporated President: August Lubkeman Vice-President: Harry Preston Secretary: Thea Heckman Faculty Advisors: Principal H. Birkman, Messrs. Elmer Fiebig, Edward Werner, Erwin Schnedler, Martin Bertram. The National Honor Society, an organization stretching across the high schools of the country, granted Concordia permission this fall to organize a school chapter and _par- ticipate in the three-fold club program. A faculty screening board elected 25 students from the three upper classes to Society membership. Only those individuals combining 1LQ., P.Q., probity, and altruism were eligible. Although membership is honorary and entails no obli- gations, the member, nevertheless, strives to instill a greater sense of leadership, service, and scholarship in the student body. Repotitio Mater Studwrum- Faculty Advisor: Miss Irene Hvizdak President: Virginia Sonne Secretary: Donna Bosselman ‘Treasurer: Patsy Bleis The Latin Club, composed of those freshmen and sophomores tangling with the intricacies of porto and the subjunctive mood, studied and reenacted many of the customs and idiosyncrasies of the ancient Romans at its monthly meetings. At Thanksgiving, the junior Ciceros temporarily de- serted the Forum and Caracalla Baths to prepare candy favors for destitute children at the Lutheran Hospital. The Latin Banquet, served in the best tradition of a Roman host, incorporated all the standard earmarks of the famed feast, including the couches, togas, libations, and dinnertime entertainment. FIRST ROW, left to right: K. Chester, R. Schlund, V. Sonne, D. Bosselman, P. Bleis, J. Tosch, S. Rickner, S$. Hess, W. Scheimann. SECOND ROW, left to right: C. Zollinger, D. Doehr- man, B. Campbell, M. Birkman, C. Hoffman, P. Scheumann, F. Schmidtke, N. Schroeder, L. Wambsganss, C. Rippe, R. Frede, S$. Demerest, M. Piepenbrink, R. Scheimann, R. Koeneman, J. Feiertag. _— FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Borchelt, J. Noel, M. Diemer, E. Behling, C. Scheimann, T. Heckman, L. Luebke, M. Piel, A. Nahrwold, L. Fisher, E. Nicol, K. Jacobs, M. Liebmann, L. Scheuman, R. Dinkel, J. Lepper, J. Wolf. SECOND ROW, left to right: S$. Auer, V. Sonne, C. Wambsganss, J. Peppler, B. Buuck, E. Fathauer, N. Schoppman, M. Bleeke, C. Shultz, A. Kaufman, G. Gerken, S. Schmidt, J. Dohrman, A. Sonne, B. Kammeier, N. Pedersen, R. Amt, M. Kurth. THIRD ROW, left to right: R. Marcis, F. Golke, J. Remetta, R. Juengel, R. Weber, E. Dinkel, R. Brendel, K. Kausch, G. Hrbek, C. Querbach, J. Ellwanger, W. Jacobsen, H. Klepper, D. Herman. FOURTH ROW, left to right: D. Gremmels, C. Scaer, E. Krieger, D. Frank, P. Erdman, P. Boecler, T. Green, F. Duff, R. Constien, H. Killian, J. Ellwanger, R. Ames, E. Strebe. Sonorwus Ambassadors. of the Hing Director: Mr. Arnold Lehmann Accompanist: Mrs. Juanita Gray Organist: Miss Olga Hvizdak Business Manager: Mr. Elmer Foelber Counselor: Mr. Martin Bertram President: Eugene Krieger Vice-Presidents: Herman Killian Secretary: Evelyn Fathauer Margie Liebmann Ask a student what organization on the campus has done the most to spread the name of Concordia throughout the U. S. and he’ll name the A Cappella Choir. This well-trained group of choristers has achieved no small degree of renown from its annual concert tours which have extended all the way from Canada to Louisiana, from New York to Nebraska. After the usual tryouts during the first week of school, intensive work was begun on this year’s program. The first ques- tion asked by the eager students pertained to the itinerary of the fall trip. Early reports by the choir student counselor, Mr. Martin Bertram, gave the extreme points as Waynedale and Honolulu. However, after our energetic manager, Mr. Elmer Foelber, had completed the necessary arrangements, it was announced that the trip would cover cities in Michi- gan, Ontario, New York, and Ohio. The trip itself proved interesting and memorable. The choir was well received in all places, and the members felt that a good program was presented each time. Dashwood, Ontario, will always be remembered as the place where the crowd so filled the church auditorium that the choir had to enter the church via a narrow stairway, through the sacristy and over the risers from the rear. At Niagara, many hopeful eyes studied the Falls, a witness to marital bliss, and in part- ing, wishful lips whispered, “Auf Wiedersehn!” | In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Bach’s death, the choir included in its program Bach's Cantata 21 “Ich habe viel Bekuemmernis”, besides several short Bach selections. This is one of the more difficult of the Bach Can- tatas. The tedious rehearsals, with their seemingly useless vocal exercises, were more than repaid by the thrilling presen- tations which were well received wherever the choir sang. Besides the Thanksgiving tour, there were other memorable events. ‘he weekend trips, the home concert, and the choir banquet, all helped to make this a truly successful year. The choir’s one purpose is expressed by its motto, “Te Deum Laudamus” and it has indeed carried it out. 84 | | The Jtinoray November 13 — Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana November 18 — Peace Lutheran Church, Saginaw, Michigan November 19 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Port Hope, Michigan November 20 — Trinity Lutheran Church, Port Huron, Michigan November 20 — Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Ontario, Canada November 21] — City Hall Auditorium, Stratford, Ontario, Canada November 22 — Collegiate Auditorium, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada November 23 — Gaskill Junior High School Auditor- ium, Niagara Falls, New York November 24 — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, New York November 24 — Baker Memorial Methodist Church. East Aurora, New York November 25 — Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio November 27 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Elyria, Ohio December 11 — Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur, Indiana February 19 — Concordia College, Fort Wayne, Indiana April 14 — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bremen, Indiana April 16 — Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois April 16 — St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois April 16 — St. John’s Lutheran Church, Whiting, Indiana Mr. Lehmann and Mrs. Gray checking the cantata. Soprano’s, you’re flat! FIRST ROW, left to right: S$. Mahler, N. Schroeder, M. Kleinschmidt, M. David, D. Wiegman, M. Huth, J. Tosch, D. Umber, P. Scheumann, M. Birkman, A. Bakalar, B. Zollinger, S. Nahrwold, B. Gehring, S. Pfeifer, E. Schmidt, G. Kruse, Miss Olga Hvizdak. SECOND ROW, left to right: S$. Hess, C. Ernsting, A. Adam, C. Kaiser, E. Ringenberg, G. Bolz, G. Bolz, L. Doenges, B. Layman, C. Hoffman, F. Schmidtke, P. Kantzer, B. Adams. THIRD ROW, left to right: C. Griffiths, P. Koenig, R. Frede, A. Lytal, P. Egger, M. Borchelt, M. Cordes, S$. Geiger, C. Luecke, D. Dammeier. FOURTH ROW, left to right: R. Marschke, L. Dickmeyer, M. Stemmler, B. Hipkins, D. Bosselman, M. Nord, D. Koldewey. FIFTH ROW, left to right: M. Keller, C. Luce, E. Ehrhardt, R. Nicol, B. Bechtol, B. Hoyles. SIXTH ROW, left to right: D. Adam, C. Meyer, J. Lapp, D. Dammeier, D. Lobitz, V. Buuck, K. Mueller, B. Scheumann, L. Wambsganss, C. Zollinger, A. Sallach, A. Fortmeyer, C. Alfeld, L. Hanewinckel, L. Householder, R. Springer, C. Rippe, L. Selking, M. Tennison, J. Bender, G. Baldwin, M. Schmidt, A. Smith, R. Rodenbeck. The Chovr of Cham Director: Miss Olga Hvizdak President: Carolyn Meyer Treasurer: Donna Adam The Girls’ Glee Club matured into an independent organization this year. The 70 choristers, nurtured on the superb artistry of their director, Miss Olga Hvizdak, shed the circumscribed purpose of merely supplying the A Cappella with trained female voices. Gypsy Rover, worthy of superlatives and Hollywoodisms, played to a capacity crowd in the concert hall on April 22. Everyone agreed that the presentation of the operetta cli- maxed the school’s social activities of the year, eclipsing even the Valentine and Christmas parties. The choir gave its now-famed Christmas concert both in the chapel and at the Fort Wayne Woman's Club, and _ re- ceived on both occasions acclaim and whole-hearted acceptance. The annual Glee Club Banquet, distinguished by flutter- ing formals, American Beauties, and the chatter of birdlike girls, fittingly capped a significant year’s activities. ‘The Operetta Chorus rehearses. 86 FIRST ROW, left to right: Ry ochiegel, Rt Winger, D. Schuessler, A. Wale Chows Schroeder, K. Kartechner, G. Rabe. SECOND ROW, left to right: G. Kanzler, B. Moeller, ‘T. Allwardt, R. Pittelko, W. Wehling, R. Pittsenbarger, R. Mell. Ovule Jonesters Director: Mr. Arnold O. Lehmann Although the Male Chorus presented only a few public programs, sheer love of singing assured a good attendance at rehearsals. The prosp ect of admission to the A Cappella Choir also goaded the members on in their efforts to grow ever more proficient in the art of song. Regular attendance, however, was greatly hindered by conflicts with other meetings, intramural games, “chuck-fests,’ and even sleep. Nevertheless, these promising singers found the experience of the practice hours and the occasional presentations both valuable and enjoyable. “ f, y H, ° ” Director: Mr. Arnold O. Lehmann The Octette, scion and miniature replica of the A Cappella Choir, sang at programs and festivities in the Fort Wayne area where the larger choir, because of its size and repertoire of exclusively sacred music, was unsuitable. The eight troubadours, including the sonorous tenor of the director, Mr. Arnold Lehmann, special- ized in barbershop harmonies and_ semi-classical schmalz. Octette Left to right: M. Diemer, K. Jacobs, C. Schei- mann, A. Kaufman, R. Brendel, K. Kausch, H. Kil- lian, Mr. A. Lehmann (Dir.). eee re ee eee —— Faculty Advisors: Mr. Paul F. Bente, Senior Archivist: Carol Scheimann Miss Elizabeth Eickhoff Junior Archivist: Kathryn Jacobs President: Stephan Mazak Secretary: Thea Heckman Vice-President: William Woldt The Sock and Buskin Society is the medium through which Concordia students can display and develop their dra- matic abilities. This group of promising “Sarah Bernhardts” and “John Barrymores” became more active and enthu- siastic as the year progressed. The spring production, “January Thaw”, presented May 6 and 7, proved to be the highlight of the year. The cast and director, Miss Eickhoff, worked long and hard to achieve the degree of perfection that made this Broadway hit a local success. Much credit for this was also due to the backstage crew, club members not in the play, who took care of such important details as publicity, ticket sales, costumes, properties, and sets. To give beginners an denied ea to appear before an audience an assembly play, directed by the officers, and a Christmas play, directed by Mr. Sam Roth, were presented and well-received. At the bi-weekly meetings of the Society, the members and advisors presented talks on make-up, scenery, acting, and different phases of play production. These were usually followed by short skits and monologues. Several parties held throughout the year, highlighted by the traditional cast party, kept the interest alive. Sane = Ssasieeeeeemeemmeeemeeeee FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Reinking, R. Ames, S. Mazak, Miss Eickhoff (Adv.), Mr. Bente (Adv.), W. Woldt, Daum, V. Wiehe. SECOND ROW, left to right: C. Rippe, M. Bleeke, D. Ellman, A. Kaufman, R. Marschke, M. Kurth, Scheimann, L. Fisher, R. Amt, K. Jacobs, F. Schmidtke, M. David. . . . “Uncle Walter” Rose aging. . . . Is it boring? Where’s the fire, Thea? ... Take that line over again! . . . Now, you should have done it this way. a x R. Schlegel, J. Wolf, N. Pedersen, T. Allwardt. Faculty Advisor: Mr. John F. Stach President: William Jacobsen Vice-President: William Woldt Secretary: Lois Hanewinkel Program Director: Richard Brendel Pi Sigma Kai, one of the newest organizations on the Concordia campus, is the amalgamation of two former speech societies, Pnyx and Sigma Rho Delta. Accordingly, it too has adopted as its purpose the fostering of the art of public speaking here at Concordia. This society, which held its meetings on Friday evenings, made a very promis- ing start this year toward becoming one of the more pop- ular clubs at Concordia. Besides the customary speeches, several other modes of public speaking, such as monologues, dialogues, and skits, enlivened the meetings. Group discussion on topics of great interest to the members made the evenings com- plete. Among the various topics discussed were these: “Should young children be told about Santa Claus?” “First impressions of Concordia,” and “Do the College Classes have too much power?” Demosthoentans. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Paul F. Bente. Another organization equally worthy of mention is the High School Debate Team, whose main function is learn- ing and practicing the techniques of speech and argu- mentation. With Mr. Paul Bente as moderator and instructor, this year was spent mainly in preparing for a debate held on March 7 before the Martha Society. The subject of this debate was: Resolved: That the President of the United States Be Elected by Direct Vote of the People. Taking the affirmative stand were Nancy Pederson and Joan Wolf; the negative, Ted Allwardt and Ron Schlegel. Pros- pects for next year look very promising, since all the members are Juniors and therefore will be back. “6 2 3 oe F FIRST ROW, left to right: K. Mueller, P. Kant- zer, A. Bakalar, D. Wiegman, L. Hanewinckel, W. Jacobsen, B. Woldt, C. Ernsting, E. Behling, B. Hoyles, J. Elliott. SECOND ROW, left to right: K. Larsen, E. Thress, V. Wiehe, R. Mell, R. Win- ger, K. Kartechner, E. Price, D. Schuessler, R. Weber. 89 Bob Weber, Co-Editor; Mazak, Co-Editor. Mr. Martin Bertram, Advisor; Steve FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Perkins, E. Ehrhardt, K. Mueller, G. Gerken, E. Scheck, R. Weber, Mr. Bertram (Adv.), S. Mazak, J. Bush, E. Nicol, R. Amt, L. Fisher. SECOND ROW, left to right: F. Golke, N. Schaekel, R. Hollman, W. Lubkeman, D. Deck, E. Westrick, D. Adam, A. Fortmeyer, M. Kurth, C. Meyer, $. Schmidt, C. Dahling, R. Dinkel, C. Griffiths, IT. Heck- man, M. Liebmann, C. Kurth, C. Querbach, Jhat Our ys Pass Not Away. Faculty Advisor: Mr. Martin H. Bertram Feature Editor: Charles Kurth Art Advisor: Miss Elizabeth Eickhoff Organization Editor: Norbert Schaekel Co-Editors: Stephan Mazak, Robert Weber Subscription Manager: Fred Golke Business Manager: Julius Bush Sponsor Manager: William Lubkeman Art Editor: Elmer Scheck Artists: Elmer Scheck, Carmen Gerberding, Ken Larson Sports Editor: David Wacker Some say that thinking about what happened yesterday is a waste of time. If this be true, then your CONCORDIAN staff has been wasting a great deal of time this past year. Through pictures and writeups, we have endeavored to recall for you the fond memories of your years at Concordia. Whether we have wasted our time or not only you can answer. We were little aware, when we began, of the vast amount of work involved in the editing of a year book. Confusion reigned. But all was soon straightened out, and we plunged with wide-eyed innocence into the task ahead. The book was planned, assignments made, pictures taken, articles written, subscriptions sold, money raised, and other tasks completed. For a while it looked like the deadline might not be met. But with a concentrated last-minute effort it was met, and we sat back with a sigh of relief awaiting the day of distribution. And looking back upon it all, we find ourselves much the wiser for the experience and thankful for the opportunity. We do want to thank all you people who so generously helped us. The patrons, the class officers, and particularly you, the student body. We certainly hope that you are pleased with your 1949-1950 CONCORDIAN, because if we know that you like your yearbook, then and then only will we be satisfied and admit that our recollections have been time well spent. Now, where’s that picture? .. . Meeting the deadline... . Bet she won't recognize her ar- ticle... . You can use this one.... | Sure you counted right, Jules? ... How many do you want, 3 0r 4? Se ceil R. Querbach. SECOND ROW, left to right: S. Griffiths, S. Schmidt, J. Peppler, E. Nicol, G. Gerken, R. A D. Schuessler. Maron and. White EDITORIAL STAFF Editor: Charles Kurth Associate Editor: Carl Querbach Managing Editor: Stephan Mazak Sports Editor: Robert Weber Staff Photographer: Norman Schumm Business Manager: Norman Jungclaus Circulation Manager: Floyd Duff Faculty Advisor: Mr. Walter A. Hansen Paper boy Schumm. .. . Robbing the M and W box... . The new staff on make-up night. ... The old staff on make-up night. FIRST ROW, left to right: R. Weber, J. Hoban, V. Wiehe, C. Kurth, C. Querbach, F. Duff, Auer, M. Bleeke, A. Kaufman, K. Jacobs, C. mt, S. Mazak, R. Weber, W. Jacobsen, for Sormieg'y the state! which af Baimany 'C et not ‘orl ial n action b ally 4 sight 10 pe ling practices five kK on full stomachs, , scores a pile at once graced Mr. vraniur (n 5, Dut thin {8 5 ning f h) fume aut five ounding Jypowniters, Inexorable Deadlines The Maroon and White, official news organ of the college and high school departments, faithfully chronicled campus events, denounced and lauded, edi- torially, school traditions, and endeavored to reflect accurately and unbiasedly trends and student opinion. The M and W, winner of two All-American awards from the Associated Collegiate Press, afforded an exclusively student staff unlimited experience in the News, Editorial, Sport, Feature, and Photography departments. The circulation staff, in addition to distributing the bi-weekly publication to students and faculty, mailed fourteen issues of the paper to 600 Lutheran laymen and ministers in 36 states of the Union, and in India and Algeria, Africa. fe end High School A. FEBRUARY 21. 1950 Seek Elusive. Sectional. Crown ‘ PAN ane 1ALIT “CO Home i aes COMT f LOPCIE mu tng | aly emph lasized | Coneordin | i SURE While it} VOL. XS tO baske af. oe Smlar mags ex. | 10f a Concert hall IC eee audit tori um, oO e OOS Ha C Sauats an gna l onk encdily ‘sguieshotenitayainanaentenreieisensiatin Porras Bob Wobrock Barc i atanse Kien ayoll nce. FIRST ROW, left to right: V. Werling, F. Cordes, D. Doehrman, C. Endorf, B. Goshorn, B. Campbell, H. Dryer, S. Demerest, M. Piel, L. Householder, Kalb, T. Brethauer, R. Schlund, R. Bertram, Mr. Spurgat (Adv.). FIRST ROW, left to right: Mr. Werner ( Adv. ) S. Kern. SECOND ROW, left to right: R. Gerds, K. Carlson, Je J. Sudbrock, R. Waldrop, A. Korte, T. Nuss, IT. Giem, D. Wise, _ A. Foley, D. Doehrman, C. Endorf, B. Goshorn, A. Bakalar, M. Borchelt, J. Dressler, Mr. Mittelstadt (Adv). SECOND ROW, left to right: E. Brueck, P. Heidbrink, G. Rein- king, D. Hausman, R. Hollman, A. Mittermaier, H. Heinitz, J. Johnson, R. Waldrop. lst- Jubes, Relatwt Jest- Jubos, uty, e e and. Atomic Waghtsa Faculty Advisors: Mr. Fred Mittelstadt, Mr. Edward Werner. President: Phil Heidbrink. Vice-President: Nina Arnold Secretary- Treasurer: Doris Doehrman The Bi-Phy-Chem Club, composed of minor league scientists, studied new trends and discoveries in the world of the sciences. In the hope of promoting scientific interest and educa- tion, the club presented various programs throughout the year. Besides those given at their regular meetings, there were demonstrations for other organizations. The ladies of the Martha Society were the guests at a demonstration emphasizing “Science in the Home.” Other highlights of the year were the various trips to scientific institutions and lectures by capable speakers. Perhaps one of these junior “Oppenheimers” may have a hand in some future scientific achievement or discovery. Who. Labor Sans Reward Librarian: Mr. Otto R. Spurgat. “Service” aptly describes the purpose of this hard-work- ing group of librarians and projectionists. One may be- come a member of this staff only after going through a rigid training period. Many new facilities — such as a new tape recorder and a set of records made available by alumnus Don Hoger — were installed this year. Students and faculty alike found the many resources offered by the library a vital asset. The projectionists gave up much of their time to show the regularly scheduled films on Wednesdays plus many others scheduled for individual classes. Meanwhile, the librarians were kept busy checking books, collecting fines, cataloguing the new books and records, and performing other such important tasks. This group has indeed contributed much toward the cultural advancement of Concordia and should do even more in the years yet to come. For the Botterment of Humanity Faculty Advisors: Mr. Walter A. Lobitz, Mr. Lester H. Baack President: Richard Hollman Vice-President: Harry Hans Treasurer: Virginia Buuck Secretary: Kathryn Mueller The Social Studies Club, affiliated with the Indiana Junior Historical Society, catered to those students carry- ing a B average in all courses and at least one unit in the social sciences. Organized at the beginning of the present school year, this culture-courting coterie visited spots of historic interest in the tri-state area, scheduled lectures, parties, and, at the conclusion of the year’s activities, feted the retiring officers at a grandiose, all-member banquet. FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Ger- ken, S. Schmidt, V. Buuck, R. Dinkel, C. Dahling, D. Lobitz, L. Householder, C. Mueller. SECOND ROW, left to right: C. Griffiths, Mr. Baack (Adv.), G. Werling, H. Hans, G. Perkins, Mr. Lobitz (Adv.), E. Ehrhardt. M. Birkman, Miss Ross (Adv.), B. Layman, L. Householder, Hands, Heart, and Head Faculty Advisor: Miss Esther G. Ross. The Leathercraft Club concentrated solely on the in- tricacies of tooling, lacing, and cutting tanned cow hide. Sociability was considered incidental. ‘To avoid ramifica- tion, Miss Ross banished officers, committees, and similar riff-raff to limbo, thereby adding immeasurably to both her own and the club’s prestige. The leathercrafters met each Monday afternoon and lovingly stitched together multifarious leather articles such as wallets, book ends, and purses, ——————————eG-:mLm”DLDSD””t”””””T”T”Tt”TTUUUUll FIRST ROW, left to right: L. Hanewinckel, A. Bakalar, R. Mell, C. Querbach, D. Wiegman, C. Ernsting, r. Allwardt. SECOND ROW, left to right: P. Kantzer, K. Mueller, E. Thress, K. Larsen, J. Sudbrock. Jo the Ends of the arth Faculty Advisor: Mr. Elmer E. Foelber; Secretary: Dana Wiegmann; President: Carl Querbach; ‘Treasurer: John Remetta. A burning desire to do a small part in furthering the work in the Lord’s vineyard inspired the handful of students in the Mission Society. Though handicapped by size and resources, they managed to perform several charitable acts. The Thursday morning chapel collections went a long way toward furthering noteworthy projects. The group donated sums to many worldwide mission endeavors, including the Lutheran Hour, the American Bible Society, and the Missouri Synod Mission Board for use in the mission fields of Mexico and Japan. Many local projects and mission churches also received contributions. The regular meetings on Friday evening were devoted to discussing the work of our church in_ the world at large, listening to lectures by authorities, and viewing and discussing movies dealing with the spread of the Gospel. CHEERFUL GIVERS 96 The Airwaves. Proclaim (Christ Morning sunshine sifting through stained glass windows, making golden pools of holiness men of God speaking from hearts filled with faith ard su- preme confidence . . . six hun- dred hearts, in breath-caught de- votion, drawing closer to God and to the sublime assurance of our Christianity. . . . Morning chapel exercises: well-spring of comfort and strength . . . release from the fury and fret .. . quiet com- munion with God and our fel- low-man. ... In addition to the daily devo- tions, the Concordia Broadcast Committee sponsored a half-hour radio missionary program each Saturday morning over the fa- cilities of radio station WGL. President Herbert G. Brede- meier, Messrs. Erwin Schnedler, Edgar Walz, and Paul Bente preached, and the student Radio Choir, under the direction of Mr. Arnold O. Lehmann, sup- plied the musical portions of the broadcasts. The Chapel of the Air was supported entirely by unsolicit- ed contributions and was heard over a five-state area. Judging from the many letters received, the Christ - centered messages reached a large and responsive audience. Chapel of the Air Choir... . Rev. W. G. Sohn. ... Control men K. Siess and J. Ellwanger. . . . Morning chapel.x.. Ouran he Blessing. Soptembonr Return — Steamer trunks burgeoned from the asphalt; and students — endless lines of them — coiled towards Eleanor’s office in the d Building. Laughter came easily, as friends met and mended old bonds. Cars from 15 states disgorged clothes and books, and moth- ers dashed nervously about in their Eden-old fashion. The freshmen suffered temporary shock, as if a hand had reached into their stomachs and were imprisoned there. The first day will always be with us, for it smelled of harvest and of September's golden process. Sports — After an heroic first half, the football team bowed to the Central ‘Tigers in the first game of the season. Intramural members played volleyball and football, and the G.A.A. elected Carolyn Dahling president. People — Sam Hoard returned from h‘s summer in Germany with countless souvenirs and a Sprachgefuehl. Mr. Wilbert Rusch recuperated from a siege of rheumatic fever, contracted during a vacation in Virginia. Mr. Sam Roth, football coach John Hanak, ani Mrs. Harry Haller joined the faculty. Octobor Touchdown! The Cadet Eleven mangled the New Haven Bulldogs, 13-0, for the sea- son’s first victory. Concordia, using a crush- ing ground attack, attempted only two passes in the whole game. The College basketball team, built around seven returning veterans, started practice un- der Coach Ron Gersmehl. Lettermen from last year included Dave Wacker, Paul Schu- macher, Julius Bush, Sam Hoard, Darwood Kesselmayer, and Bill Lubkeman. Personalities in the News — The Folk Games Club elected John Schutes to the presidency at its first Sunday even:ng meet- ing. The Debate Team, coached by Mr. Paul Bente, studied the question: “Should the President of the United States be Elected by a Direct Voter” Quartaners treated their dates to a Mau- mee special and Canasta sundaes at Miller’s. November Homecoming — Students elected Evelyn Fathauer queen. Secunda built the bonfire, stuffed paper and crates into its maw, and doused the concoction with oil. Students and alumni circled about it and, in hushed fas- cination, watched the golden explosion. They formed a serpentine chain then and, led by two eye-like torches, writhed over the campus. The Alumni defeated the Varsity, and after the game everyone drove out to the Little Red School House and talked, laughed, and recalled. The forgotten faces and the buried years returned, and we remembered the way it had once been. Music-Makers — The Choir boarded two Greyhound busses, waved distracted good- byes, and crunched away for a 10-day concert tour through Michigan, Canada, New York, and Ohio. The choristers visited Niagara Falls, played charades and “20 Questions,” and took blurry snapshots. Critics along the way praised the “excellent training of Mr. Lehmann” and the “choir’s weight and force.” Deocombeor. Tinsel and Carols — The Christmas Party featured a one-act play by the Sock and Bus- kin, group singing, and Fred Waring’s pre- sentation of the Nativity in slide and song. Gleanings — The Debate Team attended a conference at Purdue University and heard an address by the Honorable Henry F. Schricker, Governor of Indiana. The CONCORDIAN netted $911 from the magazine subscription campaign, chairman Robert Wobrock announced. Jack Kloss sold $110.50 worth of magazines and consequently won first prize, a portable radio. The College Cagers topped Tiffin, 57-47, and the high school defeated Central Catho- lic to vault into first place in City Series. The Girls’ Glee Club, under the inspired direction of Miss Olga Hvizdak, presented its annual Candlelight Concert in chapel. January. Finals — We gulped No-Nods and dra- matically fetched coffee and hamburgs at Strategic points during the night. Some Pri- maners stayed up for three consecutive nights, crammed and listened to the dusk-to-dawn disc-jockeys. We studied, prayed, and passed. And vowed that next semester it would be different. Rising Curtains — Carol Scheimann, Thea Heckman, and Bill Woldt won the leads in the Sock and Buskin spring play, “Janu- ary Thaw.” The date of presentation was set for May 6 and 7 and the many tedious re- hearsals began under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Eickhoff. From Here and There — The Cadets clashed with the Decatur Yellow Jackets in the Holiday Tourney and retired bloody and bowed. However, the next week they hum- bled Delphi, 63-42, and recovered much of their self-respect. The College played the prelim and swamped Giffin College, 73-53. The seniors discussed divorce over radio station WOWO and concluded they were “agin it.’ Charles Kurth and Carl Querbach relin- quished their claim on the Maroon and White and, with an emotion akin to ecstasy. turned the paper over to Bill Jacobsen and Paul Erdman. Fobruay Valentine Party — The Reese Combo strummed out “Margie,” some hillbilly dances, and a Beale Street blue. The Quin- taners, in bright peasant skirts and knee pants, swirled through eight folk-dances from around the world — and brought down the house. Mr. Sam Roth directed progres- sive games, and Ted and Marie reigned as king and queen over the festivities. Toward the end of the evening, ‘Pinkie’ Amt and her committee dished out ice cream and cake to the overflow crowd. Sectionals — We stood in line for fully three hours, and watched the early sun scat- ter the mist which had drifted up from the river. We screamed, cut the air with our pennants, and tingled when the Cadets Streamed onto the floor. We bowed to the Redskins, and for a long time felt hollow and sapped of our blood. “Sing Unto the Lord” — The A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Mr. Arnold Lehmann, presented its annual spring con- cert towards the end of the month. Bach’s “12th Cantata,” accompanied by Mrs. Juan- ita Gray on the piano, highlighted the eve- ning’s program. Coal-Strike — Mr. John L. Lewis angrily waved his an- tenna-like eyebrows, shut down the mines — and won our hearts and life-long devotion. Concordia’s coal pile shrunk to bantam proportions, and finally Rev. Sohn reluctantly locked up the school. The dorm students hitch-hiked home for a ten-day spree of ice-skating, reading, and gen- erally undermining the morale of the family. Recognition Banquet — Rev. Karl Henrichs of Val- paraiso University urged us to develop the four-dimen- sional life. Coach Gersmehl presented letters to the bas- ketball stars and, in the name of the school, welcomed back Jim Slack, who was bed-ridden during most of the winter. Coach John Hanak thanked the football boys for their fine cooperation and presaged a more successful sea- son for next year. Odds and Ends — Reid Ereckson of the Civic Theatre extolled the virtues of the stage at a convocation in the chapel. The A Cappella held its annual banquet on the last night of the month. The track team donned sweat suits and began pacing about the oval in the stadium. Aprul The Met in Miniature — The Girls’ Glee Club and the Male Chorus presented a three-act operetta, The Gypsy Rover, to a capacity crowd in the Concordia Concert Hall. Miss Olga Hvizdak and Mr. Sam Roth directed the pro- ceedings; Mrs. Ron Gersmehl accompanied on the piano. Jean Doege and Ken Kausch sang the lead roles. Itinerant Singers — The A Cappella Choir presented a series of weekend concerts at Chicago. On Saturday after- noon, between performances, the members strolled along Lake Michigan, cased the State Street district, and even ventured into the Art Museum. Red-letter Day — The Glee Club girls swished to their banquet in shimmering formals and carefully pinned the flowers from their escorts to their left shoulder or sprinkled them through their hair. After the dinner, the couples swept away to a round of post-banquet parties. May Footlights and Stage Fright — The Sock and Buskin presented its spring play, January Thaw, to capacity crowds on two consecutive evenings. Miss Eickhoff bustled nervously about backstage and wrung her hands at the crucial moments. The cast sailed through the perform- ances without a mishap, and frequently brought down the house. Banquets — The officers, in full regalia, squired their dates to the annual Officers Banquet, held at the Hotel Van Orman Chatterbox. The Mother-Daughter Banquet, arranged by Miss Esther Ross and her committee of girls, featured the Dean of Girls of North Side High School as main speaker, and Miriam Kurth, senior, as toastmistress. Mass Meeting — Lutherans from the tri-state area flocked to the campus for the annual Founders Day cele- bration. Mr. John W. Boehne, Jr., former congressman and a member of Synod’s Board of Directors, spoke at the afternoon convocation in the gymnasium. June Sheepskins and Tassels — On a June evening the grad- uates filed across the stage, fingered their vellum diplo- mas, and exited to the strains of “Pomp and Circum- stance.” Outside the gym they huddled together and har- monized on “Auld Lang Syne” and the Alma Mater song. 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