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

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This brings us to the end of our story. In the limited scope assigned to our task, it was impossible to bring into focus all, or even the most important events and incidents. Like a kalei- doscope with its myriads of beautiful hues of shapeless bits of crystals, the complete story of Concordia is made up of countless little inci- dents, which all fit into a definite pattern to give us Concordia College, dedicated to the cause of preparing young men and women for service The tower of Schick Hall symbolizing through the decades the constant quest for learning. in the church. So all crystals combine fo tell the glorious story of what God has wrought at Con- cordia. Now, since Concordia College has run its course and accomplished that for which it was established, may, as in the case of the phoenix, a new Concordia arise as Concordia Senior College opens its doors to begin its ser- vice in God’s Kingdom.

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Luther Day Rally, wit Ten presidents have served Concordia College, Fort Wayne. Prof. G. Alexander Saxer became the first president in 1858. He resigned in 1872, and later, while engaged in the cigar- making business in New York City, disappeared without a trace. Checkups reveal that the mys- tery has grown deeper through the years. The next president was Prof. C. J. Otto Hanser, (18- 72-1879), a retired seaman whose deeds at Concordia have become legendary. He was fol- lowed by Pres. J. F. Zucker, (1879-1881), and Pres. Rudolph A. Bischoff (1881-1886). For two years, the difficult task went begging, for it was impossible to find anyone who would serve. a In 1888, Prof. And- rew Baepler was virtually drafted to the presidency of Concordia College. He was succeeded by Pres. Martin J. Schmidt in 1894, who served until 1903. Prof. Martin L. Luecke became president in py me on ws ti eae re : nue te Chapel in Schick Hall before remedaling! BE seen BOR = Oh h tents and all. we 1903, and continued in that position until his death in 1926. His presidency was the longest of all at Concordia and witnessed the greatest building program and the sharpest increase in enrollment. Prof. Wm. C. Burhop next guided the Concordia destiny. The boundless energy of Pres. Ottomar Krueger (1937-1944), was felt in many ways. Pres. Herbert G. Bredemeier be- came the youngest president Concordia has ever had when he assumed his office in 1945. More changes were experienced during his incum- bency than during any comparable period in the history of Concordia. n % bi cia 5

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Tu rtchuowledgment ... Nearly every one of our faculty members is en- gaged in a number of outside interests. One of Dr. Herrl- ing’s many interests, one of which few of us may be aware, is his work as archivist for the Central District and for our school. Since he is the archivist, and since he can draw upon his more than three decades at Concordia for a wealth of Concordia lore, Dr. Herrling was asked to pre- pare the historical section of the CONCORDIAN. As is customary with this energetic professor, he spent long hours poring over ancient records, many of them in Ger- man, and came up with a work of which he may justifi- ably be proud. Dr. Herrling examines one of the many pic- tures which are filed in the Archives Room. Mrs. Herrling, the daughter of our former Director Luecke, is herself an authority on Concordia history and has helped Dr. Herrling through the years in his work as the archivist. So, to Dr. and Mrs. Herrling go our heartfelt thanks! Dr. Herrling engages in one of his hobbies as he looks over some of his newest French stamps. Dr. and Mrs. Herrling enjoy an eve- ning watching TV.