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

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This page sponsored by the Rev. and Mrs. Walter Bertram, Pernambut, South India. After a bumpy hayride. Walter Abel: Elkhart, Indiana. Impetuous and carefree, Walt takes every- thing in his stride, and even in more diffi- cult times, of which he has had his share, Abe can be found bubbling over with en- thusiasm and high spirit. His booming laugh- ter has become a by-word at the Bunk. But underneath his gayety lies a stout determina- tion to succeed. Basketball, I II. Kenneth Allan: Niagara Falls, New York. Tall and dignified, Ken could be termed a political fanatic or an economic genius. Just from listening to his vast stores of political information, we feel sure that having Skunky in the White House for one day would solve many of the country’s problems. Although he is industrious, Al always finds time for per- sonal enjoyment, and his frequent’ early- morning entries have puzzled many of us. Basketball, I. Inter-Dorm Council, I. Ex- ecutive Committee, I. John Bertram: Pernambut, South India. lNis extremely independent Indian is im- bued with self-confidence, numerous talents, and an intrepid, almost cocky outlook on life. Blessed with an extremely facile and versatile mind, John has often turned these talents toward the successful shirking rather than completion of his work. His smiling, carefree ways, friendly sarcasm, and ready Jaugh have won him many friends. CONCORDIAN: Literary editor, II. Ten- nis, II.

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Joseph Ellwanger: Class Vice- Robert Rose: Class Secretary Frederick Brand: Class President President Treasurer Prima To us, the Prima class of 1952, belongs the distinction of being the last graduates of what we might call the “Old Bunk.” To us, the basement of Sihler Hall will always have a special significance which none of the following classes will be able to appreciate. Gone are the days when the shillalah guided the life of the Concordia student; gone is the dual purpose of the : broom; the last echoes of the once famous “Juxtie Call” have long since faded away, taking with them the annual election of a cavalry major, the Quarta “sendoff,” and numerous other traditions, which once meant so much to us. For us, Concordia has been a constantly chang- ing way of life, a period of transition. Changing times and changing ideas have forced us to mold a new Concordia, a school of which we are still proud, but the credit for these innovations and achievements we pass on to the following classes, on whom rests the | burden of making the new system a work- ing proposition. In a spirit of pride and thankfulness we leave Concordia as “The Bunk’s Last Juxties.” Scientist in meditation. This page sponsored by Mrs. E. F. Brand and Miss Gertrude Brand, Pittsburgh, Pa. 10

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Frederick Brand: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Reserved, yet affable, Fritz is a firm upholder of the Keystone State and especially its Smoky City. A true and faithful friend, his sincerity and gocdheartedness are evident at all times, even when the Pirates are inhabiting the National League basement. Class President, II. CONCORDIAN: Sponsorship Manager, II. Soft- lave, fag, Alfred Buetow: Saginaw, Michigan. A person undaunted by either success or failure, Al has the rare ability cf stepping on no one’s toes. He carries himself jauntily, self-assuredly, and looks every person in the eye. Wherever there’s fun and frolic, there you'll find Al. Ralph Carey: Detroit, Michigan. To Ralph, the most desirable part of the United States ends once you are beyond the boundaries of Michigan. An inhabitant of the automobile town, Carey has one weakness, the car. Whenever he is privileged | to keep the family car at school for a few days, one can find a no | more meticu ously kept automobile than the Carey Family Ford. Basketball, I II. CONCORDIAN: Subscription Manager, II. This page sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carey, Detroit, Mich.