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

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Concordias Uual Administration HERBERT G. BREDEMEIER, M.A. Principal One might call a principal a man whom every- one needs, of whom no one is aware, and who is often not fully appreciated. ‘To Principal Birkman is given the duty of supervising all high-school activities. Whether we were having trouble in our classes, our extra-curricular activities, or our social life, we found him always ready to help us with worthwhile Christian advice. Shakespeare once said, “One man, in his time, plays many parts.” Such a man is our Principal, for on him rests the duty of being our instructor, our guide, perhaps at times a disciplinary force, but always our friend. This task he has performed ably and successfully. President The words of any editor would be far too inade- quate to describe this energetic, versatile, intellec tual, yet humble and friendly person. President Bredemeier has every quality necessary for the suc- cessful fulfillment of the responsibilities of his office. His intelligence is complemented by his wis- dom and sincerity. A well-read man, he always does a brilliant job of speaking for the school before the many conventions, clubs, and boards before which he is called to represent the school. His endearing personality helps him to win many friends and also to be a fine public relations man. Yet, with all his accomplishments, he has remained a very humble person. No matter how busy he is, he is always eager to take time out to discuss the problem of a student. The sincerest friend a student could hope to find, he always listens patiently to his story, then does everything possible to help him. se HERBERT F. BIRKMAN. M.A.