Concordia Lutheran High School - Luminarian Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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English Students Gain Skills In Self-Expression E. Korte in the world of American literature. Using her literature book as source of in- formation, C. Dixon writes a theme for her freshman English class. The Eng-lisn courses at Concordia offer the student an opportunity to master his language. Stressed in the English courses are literature, grammar, and the art of self-expression. This year a new program based on classical mythology was initiated. The freshmen studied the Trojan War and Ulysses. The Coming and Death of King Arthur was studied by the sophomores. The jun- iors assisted in making associations between the literary past and present by the study of mythical derivations of American words and customs. The seniors studied the Arthurian legends and the Age of Chivalry. Except ' jest ' fore Christmas When I ' m as good as I kin be! '

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Religion Classes, Church Services Enrich Our Spiritual Life Religion classes are a unique part of Con- cordia ' s curriculum. Concordia was founded for the purpose of instructing Lutheran young people in the beliefs of their church. Some may complain that here we are overprotected and will not be ready for the cold, cruel world. It is true that we are protected, but protected like a young plant in a hot house until it is strong enough to face the elements alone. Freshmen at Concordia study the Old Testament. During the sophomore year, the New Testament is examined. Church history is taken up by the juniors while seniors are instructed in the doctrines of our church. By the time of graduation, it is the hope of Con- cordia that the student ' s faith has been strengthened through a fuller understanding of our Christian beliefs. Religion is an important part of life at Concordia here. Pa.stor A. Oldsen instructs a senior religion class. Besides formal religion classes Concordia held biweekly worship The Choir enriched our church services. Here it is shown singing at our closing service before Christmas vacation.

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Language Study Acquaints Pupils With Foreign Peoples. The majority of college-bound students from Concordia take one of the two foreign language courses offered, either Latin or German. The foreign languages give the student a better per- spective of his own language and the ability to express himself in another tongue. The depart- ment has taken a step forward by adding a third year of German, which emphasizes composition. Latin is still a two-year course, but an expansion is foreseen in the near future. J. Schoenefeld tacks up a display for Latin. Under Mrs. Miller ' s watchful eye The third-year German class listens to a documentary speech. -9-