Concordia University Chicago - Pillars Yearbook (River Forest, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1948 volume:

5 1 5 in f W 4 1 , , Y, . -V..-v-- --- V- - - - - ' ' ' f 4- W' -g Y R- 1 1 1 ' 1 Q Q Q 2 I i K 1 lx , + 4 l I i 3 t 1 ' i ' ' , I i l i, M I L lg g i li l ! 4 X1 l 5 A . :if-1 1 - LQ 1-flky? ' :Tir ff 'f CGNCORDIA TEACHERS' RIVER FOREST V COLLEGE ILLINOIS A 2 . , 32,8 I 9 4 8 ..- . ..- . .. .. . . . .. ,.,...J. ff .. . PENN, ,,-,,,,,-A M uxxv li 47-48 Looking backwards over the years often is an occasion for sentimentality - the mother of cliches. Our reactions become stereotyped, our thoughts are mirrors of the standard graduation address. aWe have again completed a successful yearn is a phrase used by many an ambitious orator who brings tears and cheers from Grand- ma and Aunt Minnie. We may sit back and chuckle at these antics, forgetting for the moment our own reactions. How often do we not summarize a year of school by such constrictive lines as, This was a good yearf, or Well, that's another year finishedf' . Let us look at the school year of 1947-48 in a broader and more constructive at- mosphere. The most apparent progress which this year has brought is, of course, the birth of the Student Association which gives to the student body greater powers of self-government. We can rightfully be proud that this association was adopted by the students of Concordia in the 1947-48 season. Progress is also evident in the activities of the various organizations, which in the past year put on even finer pro- grams for the students and faculty. In a material aspect Concordia has also grown, in that two additional buildings were begun in 1947. A new girls, dormitory will provide additional living quarters for students, as more young men and women enroll at our college. A modern and well equipped library will afford to each individual a haven for serious study. As great and splendid as this material growth may be, there is yet one phase of school life which stands out above all else in 47-48. It has come about with such gradualness and tranquillity that few realize what has happened. As we look back to the month of September, we see a group of people buffeted about by youth- ful whims and fancies, not knowing which road to take. Yet, if we turn the pages to the month of May, we find an association of students which possesses a sureness, an awareness, a group with ideas and ideals. What has happened? The student body has 'cgrown up , a maturity has emerged in each individual and this in turn in- fluenced the student body as a whole. A spiritual and mental growth is evident and a new force is active at Concordia College. This is by far the greatest contri- bution which we have made in the year 1947-48. Page 4 i iiiii it A it it 37,5 l . 'E-3 0l QLU0l readers W1ll receive a clear picture of the life at Concordia a glimpse of the faculty the student body and the various activities carried on at our school - y l May this, the first volume of THE PIQLLARS, prove a source of enjoyment and reminiscence. Through it We sincerely hope that its To the alumni may it bring back happy memories of the school life they once enjoyed. , To the Seniors may it ever remain with them as a constant re- minder of the school they so soon will leave and in later years help them relive the time they spent here. 2 1 Ml, ,A L+ ,L 4 1, 1 STAFF OF THE PILLARS Standing: Elmer Lisch, Audrey Manthey, Elfriede Friedrich, Armond Schoof, Helen Kosch- mann, Adele Vaeth, Glen Christensen, Herbert Arkebauer, Muriel Anderson, Raymond Knauft, Frances Luke, Frederick Meier. Sitting: Paula Schoemaker, Herbert Leinhos, Patricia Basinger, Theodore Knauft, Gerald Behling, Marilyn Deflner, VValter Drost, Frederick Kramer. ' Page 5 Ll in W nr, ,fvi e ecbcafion To Dr. Edward W. Koehler We dedicate this volume. He has served our school from before the time it Was moved to its present site. To him several generations of parish school teachers owe grati- tude for guidance in matters of faith and doctrine. He is a living Wit- ness of that faith which he teaches. By those who have left our school he will be remembered as an outstanding personality, a keen logician, and a staunch defender of the faith once delivered to the saints. His lectures have stood out as a never-to-be-forgotten experience because of his masterful perception, his decisive arguments, and above all his positive faith. It was this assurance of his which strengthened our decision to devote our lives to the high calling of a parish school teacher. To you, Dr. Koehler, We dedicate this annuall Page6 DR. EDWARD W. KOEHLEP. f fs 3 I E E E I 3 i AH l 4 'Yi ET' .M:5fOl g of Concor id QCLCAQPJ Kofige It is a well known fact that our pious forefathers, the founders of the Missouri Synod, laid great stress on the Christian education and training of their children. They were, moreover, fully convinced that this training could best be accomplished through the agency of a well conducted Christian day school. For this reason an institution was founded in which men could be trained for work in such schools. The first permanent institution was founded in the year 1864 and the site selected was Addison, Illinois. While at Addison the school enjoyed a steady period of growth. The increased enrollment demanded the addition of new buildings. Facilities were meager and conditions were very much unlike those of today. Students had to hoe their own gardens, pump their own water, and chop the wood for their stoves. Comforts of the present day were unknown. In spite of this students came from far and wide to prepare for the work of saving the souls of little children. The curriculum from time to time was expanded to meet the grow- ing demands of teacher training. Previous to 1908, the complete course covered a five year period beyond the elementary school level. In 1908, a two year normal school training beyond the four-year high school was required. While at Addison, Cod truly blessed its growth. The institution was not able to satisfy the needs of the expanding student body. After much deliberation, it was decided to move the institution to a more satisfactory location. A forty-acre plot in River Forest, Illinois, was chosen as the new site. Preparations for the erection of new college buildings were made and the breaking of ground took place on November 12, 1912. On October 12, 1918, the institution was solemnly dedicated to the service of the Triune God. However, only a short time after its dedication a disastrous fire broke out on the roof of the Administration Building, almost destroying it completely. Again restored, the school continued to enjoy asteady growth. In 1988, Synod lengthened the teacher training course to three years of college work. Beginning with 1989, Synod saw fit to operate a four-year teachers college, granting the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education to its graduates. In all this we see Cod,s guidance and direction. May He, who has granted to our school expansion and growth, continue to bless it in the future as He has in the past. P38 ARTHUR W. KLINCK, S.T.M., Ph.D. Religion, Ancient History .24 Weddage rom .jlte llgrediolenf For the first time in many years We have the opportunity of Wel- coming a Concordia Teachers College Annual. Congratulations to the staff and to their adviser, Prof. Becker! For the graduates and students this volume will preserve the memories of now familiar scenes and personalities, the embodiment of the spirit of Concordia. May the school, its faculty and students, and the high purpose to Which it is dedicated find a place in their daily prayers and supplications before the throne of grace. For you, the parents and friends of our graduates, as Well as for our church membership in general, this annual will provide a little better acquaintance With Concordia, its personnel, and its aims and objectives in the field of Christian teacher education. And as our friends throughout the World become more familiar with the Work of our school, We knovv that you will stand by us even more steadfastly than in the past with your counsel, your prayers, your gifts, and that most precious gift of all, an annual supply of your most consecrated young men and women to step into the places of those Who each year are graduated into the Work of the Church. Arthur Klinck Page 9 .fdclminid frafion jf, W at j, 2 Y 3 W l Page 10 Dean of Students ALBERT G. HUECLI, B. D., Ph D History, Political Science Registrar WILFRED F. KRUSE, M. S Chemistry Supervisor of Women. LAURA MACKENSEN, A. B. .x4clmini6frafion Dean of Extension Work and Summer School WALTER O. KRAEFT, M. S. Education, Psychology Librarian EDWIN J. WIBRACHT, A. B. L. S., M. A. English Business Manager ELMER IAGOW, B. s. 5 Nurse LULU NOESS, R. N. !j?0CLl 6! of COIL fl 0! THE REV. ARTHUR H. WERFELMANN, Chairman THE REV. PAUL L. KLUENDER, Secretary MR. CHRIST GARBERS, Treasurer MR. PAUL SCHULZE, D. F. A., LL. D. MR. FRED O. LINSTEAD V THE REV. JOHN W. BEHNKEN, D. D. Page 11 NW' gCl,ClfiAg ROVV ONE--Across ROW TWOiAcross EDWARD W. KOEHLER, D. D. RICHARD T. ROHLFINC, M. Mus. Religion Music ALFRED F. SCHMIEDINC, M. A. THEODORE C. APPELT, Ph. D. Education, Psychology Cerman, Religion ALBERT H. BECK, M. Mus. THEODORE I. C. KUEHNERT, M. S. Music Education, Social Science ARTHUR E. DIESINC, M. A. ALBERT V. MAURER, Ph. D. English, Art Education, Director of Student Teaching Page 12 CLC!! any W- ,sm Q1 g. 5 I if 1 f ROW ONE-Across ROW TWO-Across J 7 7 CC 77 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 HERBERT H. CROSS M.A. Geography Assistant Editor Lutheran Education HERMAN O. KEINATH Ph.D. History Religion MAC Advisor RICHARD A. LANCE M.A. Mathematics Supervisor of Athletics VICTOR G. HILDNER, M.MuS. Music Director, Cantata Chorus CARL H. SCAER M.A. English Spectator Advisor IOHN W. KLOTZ B.D. Ph.D. Biology SRC Advisor SIECBERT W. BECKER M.A. Religion Yearbook Advisor EMIL H. DEFFNER, M.A. Art, German Page 13 I CLC!! MATTHEW N. LUNDQUIST, M. A., Mus. Music HENRY C. GAERTNER, M. Mus. Music AUGUST H. LANGE, Pastor Emeritus Religion CLARENCE M. DREWS, M. A. Geography, German 'k 'k NORBERT R. ENGEBRECHT, M. A. Q History EUGENE BUERGER, M. A. Physical Education DON G. DINKMEYER, M. A. Physical Education GLADYS GEISLER, B. S. Physical Education RICHARD H. LUEGKE, M. A. English I D. CARL W. VVALDSCHMIDT, B. S Music MARTIN G. PIEPER, B. S. Mathernetics, Education E s 1 i i i S l Haig? Standing: HELGA TJEBNACEL Music HELEN SCHAPPEB, B. Mus. Music MABGA LINK, B. Mus. Music Seated: EMMA MENKE, B. Mus. Music Sfaff DORIS IUNGLING BITTNEB WINONA SCHUMANN Office of College Dean and Registrar Summer- School and Extension Office ALMA MUELLER, B. s. Hlgh School OHM Assistant Librarian HILDEGARDE WEISS Assistant Supervisor of Women Presidentis Office BERTHA WARNKE ERNA BRUELL Business Office Business OfHce Page 15 Sawlmf .Slmfe Standing: Henry Bergman, Frederick Spurgat CPresident of High Schooll, Ernest Sheldon, Robert Eggold, Carl Witt, Lydia Kietzman, Edward Wittmer, Harold Schmidt, Robert Christian, Elfriede Friedrich, Alan Steinberg. Sitting: Mary Schleef, Arthur Krafft, Mildred Neuhaus, Victor Streufert fPresidentD, Herbert Cotsch CVice-presidentl, Thea Schwick, Walter Pelz, Velma Heideman. In order to promote self-discipline in line with the Christian spirit and democratic tradition, students have been granted the opportunity to participate in student government in conjunction with the administrative officers of the Concordia faculty. Each year the students elect the Executive Board, which has direct charge of the execution of student policies. This board is responsible to the Student Senate. During the 1947-1948 school year, this organization consisted of the Menis Council, the Women's Council, a Day Stud- ent representative, the Chairman of the Student Affairs Committee, and the Chairman of the Athletic Council. The Men's Council and the Women's Council make the necessary regulations for the respec- tive dormitories in consultation with the Dean of Students and the Supervisor of Women. The Student Affairs Committee arranges for the social and cultural functions of the Student Body, while the Athletic Council directs the program of intercollegiate and intramural athletics on the campus. During the past school year the Student Senate has promoted the formation of a Student Association. This organization, an expansion of the present system of student participation in government, is designed to broaden the scope of student-initiated activities. The advisory members of the Senate are Dr. Albert C. Huegli and Mrs. Laura Mackensen. Page 16 mi .W '55 5 1 fi W Li H w Ju 1 L i fr 2 if f..Y'ffL ggracluaiea RUDOLPH BLOCK - Bridgeport, Michigan Spectator Staff, 2 Yrs., College Chorus, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., C Club, 2 yrs., M.A.G., 3 yrs., Vice President, 1947-48, I.R.C., 3 yrs., Letterman: Base- ball, 8 yrs., Football, 2 yrs. ROBERT BREIHAN - Chicago, Illinois Supply Teaching, River Forest, Ill., 1946-47, Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs. HERMAN GLAESS - St. Ioseph, Nlichigan Letterman: Basketball, 2 yrs., Football, 3 yrs., Base- ball, 1 yr., Intramural Manager, 1 yr., Drama Club, 2 yrs., C Club, 4 yrs.-President, 1947-48. HERBERT GOTSCH f- Oak Park, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., Spectator Staff, 2 yrs., Student Senate, 1 yr.-Vicefpresident, 1947-48, Supply Teaching, San Francisco, California, 1945-46. RICHARD HANSEN - Adrian, Michigan I.R.C., 1 yr. HAROLD KINAS - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Supply Teaching, Sawyer, Michigan, 1945-46, 1st Qtr. 1946-47, M.A.G., 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., I.R.C., 1 yr., College Chorus, 2 yrs. ROBERT KLINCK - River Forest, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., C Club, 2 yrs., M.A.G., 1 yr., I.R.C., 1 yr., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., S.R.C., 2 yrs., Drama Club, 1 yr., A.C., 2 yrs., Annual Staff, 1 yr., Letterman: Track. THEODORE KNAUFT -- Austin, Minnesota College Chorus, 3 yrs., S.R.C., 1 yr., S.A.C., 1 yr., Annual Staff-Business Manager, 1947-48, Supply Teaching, Niagara, North Dakota, 1946-47. IAYNE KOENIG - Brecksville, Ohio Band, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., I.R.C., 1 yr., Spectator StaH, 1 yr., W.A.O., 2 yrs., Supply Teach- ing, St. Louis, Missouri, 1946-47. ARTHUR KRAFFT -- Melrose Park, Illinois Student Senate, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., C Club, 4 yrs., A.C., 1 yr.-Secretary, 1947-48, I.R.C., 3 yrs., Letterman: Football, 4 yrs., Track, 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Chicago, Illinois, 1945-46, Melrose Park, Illinois, 1946-47. Page 18 l 6lJl2lCl,f25 ELEANOR HARTWIG Evansvllle Ontarlo Can Cantata Chorus 1 yr M A C 2 yrs W A O 2 yrs Supply Teachlng Cood Thunder M1HUCSOta 1946 47 VELMA HEIDEMANN Arlington Helghts Ill1no1s Band 3 yrs Secretary 1946 48 Cantata Chorus 2 yrs Drama Club 3 yrs Student Senate 1 yr WA O 1 yr ELINOR IUNAS Hazelton Pennsylvama Cantata Chorus 2 yrs M A C 3 yrs Supply Teach mg Ixlngston New York 1946 47 MARGARET KASTE Chrcago Ill1no1s College Chorus 1 yr Cantata Chorus 1 yr M A G 3 yrs Supply Teachlng Raclne Wrsconsln 1946 47 Chlcago Ill1no1s 1945 46 ESTHER KRETZMANN Mlchxgan City Indiana 3 yrs WAO 9 yrs Supply Teachlng Houston Texas 1946 47 Sprmgfreld Ill1no1s 1947 MILDRED NEUHAUS Pembroke Ontano Can Presldent of Womens Councll 1947 48 College Chorus 2 yrs Cantata Chorus 2 yrs IR C 3 yrs Secretary treasurer 1946 47 Drama Club 2 y W A O 3 yrs VICE pres1dent 1946 47 EVELYN PECK Plymouth Massachusetts ETHEL PIOTKOWSKI Ch1cago Illmoxs Cantata Chorus 2 yrs M A C 2 yrs W A O 3 yrs NORMAN RIEMER Thrensvllle Wxsconsm College Chorus 2 yrs M A G 2 yrs WANDA SCHULTZ San Gabnel Cahforma College Chorus 3 yrs Cantata Chorus 1 yr W A O yrs Page 19 -I . , . , , Q 5 .5 . . .5 .5 . . ., .5 3 : 9 ' ' ,-I . . , . . a '- a ' 9 1 -S 1 -S , -5 . . .5 . IT' , . , .5 . . ., .5 - 1 a a ' ' F' . , . . 1 -.S . I a . -S - - -7 'S . 7 5 1 ' Q 9 9 ' ' '-I . I. . y . College Chorus, 3 yrs.5 Cantata Chorus, 1 yr.5 M.A.C., .5 . . .5 ... . .5 I I , , 1 a ' 5 9 J ' ' 9 l 1 ' , ' 5 : -5 a -5 - - -Q -S ' .5 Q 7 rs'l . . ., .1 ' , ' . ,-- , F. . , . . , .5 . . ., .5 . . .5 . '-I . . , . . , .5 . . .5 . F' . , . . 5 .5 , .5 . . .5 ... . gpracluaiea PAULA SHOEMAKER - Vallonia, Indiana College Chorus, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.C., 3 yrs., Annual Staff, 1 yr., W.A.O., 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, 1946-47. BERNITA VOLZ - Saint Paul, Minnesota College Chorus, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.C., 3 yrs., W.A.O., 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Los Angeles, California, 1946-47. AUDREY WEBER - Tacoma, Washington S.A.C., 1 yr. AUDREY WENDELIN -1 Fort Wayne, Indiana Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.C., 3 yrs., W.A.O., 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Houston, Texas, 1946-47. DOROTHY ERDMAN - Willow City, N. Dakota Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.C., 1 yr. ESTHER KOEPSELL f- Iuneau, Wisconsin College Chorus, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.C., 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Round Lake, Illinois, 1945- 46, West Chicago, Illinois, 1946-47. VIOLA RABEY - Chicago, Illinois M.A.C., 1 yr., S.A.C., 1 yr.-Treasurer, 1945-46, Stu- dent Senate, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Chicago, Illinois, 1946-47. WALTER SCHMAEDEKE - Matteson, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., Drama Club, 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, 1945-46. NORMA SEIFERT f- Sacramento, California College Chorus, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Drama Club, 2 yrs., W.A.O., 2 yrs., I.R.C., 1 yr. ROMAN VALLESKEY - Manitowoc, Wisconsin C Club, 3 yrs., Letterman: Football, 4 yrs., Base- ball, 4 yrsa, Basketball, 4 yrs. Page 20 rcwluafea WAYNE LUCHT Chicago Illinois Band 4 yrs.- I.R.C. 1 yr.- Spectator Stail 1 yr.-Edi- tor 1946-47- Student Senate 1 yr. Supply Teaching Wentzville Missouri 1944-45- Hayward California 1945-46. CARL MIDDELDORF Saginaw Michigan College Chorus 3 yrs: C Club 3 yrs.- M.A.G. 4 yrs.- Drama Club 4 yrs.- Letterman: Track 3 yrs.- Football 4 yrs. MARTIN MUELLER Chicago Illinois College Chorus 1 yr.- Cantata Chorus 1 yr.- Club 3 yrs.-President 1947-48- Spectator Staff 1 yr.- S.R.C. 2 yrs.- Student Senate 3 yrs.-Vice-presi- dent 1945-46 I.R.C. 1 yr.- Letterman: Football 4 yrs., Supply Teaching, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1946-47. AT' ' . 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 H . , . ll 77 7 7 7 7 7 yrs., I.R.C., 1 yr., S.A.C., 2 yrs., Spectator Staff, 2 7 7 7 7 7 7 -I . Y . KC 77 7 7 7 7 C 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 ARTHUR RUTZ - Faribault, Minnesota M.A.G., 2 yrs., I.R.C., 3 yrs., Veteran's Club, 2 yrs. THEA SCHWICH -f Brighton, Colorado Band, 1 yr., College Chorus, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.G., 1 yr., I.R.C., 1 yr., Spectator Stall, 1 yr., Drama Club, 3 yrs., Student Council, 2 yrs., Student Body Secretary, 1947-48, W.A.O., 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Chicago, Illinois, 1945-46. VICTOR STREUFERT - Oak Park, Illinois Student Senate, 2 yrs.-Student Body President, 1947- 48, Band, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., Cv Club, 2 yrs., M.A.G., 2 yrs., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., Letter- man: Track, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Herington, Kan., 1945-46. MURIEL ANDERSON - Wittenberg, Wisconsin College Chorus, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.G. 2 yrs.-Secretary, 1947-48, S.A.C., 2 yrs. Secretary- Treasurer, 1947-48, Drama Club, 3 yrs., Annual Staif, 1 yr. EUNICE BREHM -1 Reed City, Michigan College Chorus, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.G., 1 yr., W.A.O., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1946-47. CAROL CLAUSING - West Bloomfield, Wisconsin ELAINE DANIEL 1-1 Streator, Illinois College Chorus, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.G., 1 yr., S.A.C., 1 yr., W.A.O., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Boone, Iowa, 1946-47. Page 21 xx Page 22 gl 6l6!LtCtfQ6 ALBERT DEDE - Milwaukee, W'isconsin College Chorus, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr. GERHARDT ROTTMANN - Freistadt, Missouri Band, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., S.R.C., 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Sterling, California, 1945-46. KV REUBEN STOHS Wood Lake, Minnesota College Chorus, 2 yrs., CU Club, 3 yrs., S.R.C., 1 yr., I.R.C., 2 yrs., Letterman: Baseball, 4 yrs., Supply Teaching, Wood Lake, Minnesota, 1945-46. RAYMOND WITZKE - Chicago, Illinois Band, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Cn Club, 3 yrs., Letterman: Baseball, 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Arenz- ville, Illinois, 1944-45. DAVID ELSER - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Band, 1 yr., College Chorus, 3 yrs., Drama Club, 1 yr., I.R.C., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Falk City, Ne- braska, 1945-46. WALTER PELZ - Chicago, Illinois Student Senate, 2 yrs., College Chorus, 2 yrs., C Club, 3 yrs., I.R.C., 1 yr., Letterman: Basketball, 4 yrs. BERNHARD BIERWAGEN 1- Burlington, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., C Club, 3 yrs., A.C., 2 yrs., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., Letterman: Football, 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Bristol, Connecticut, 1945-46. ELDOR BITTNER -f Fall Creek, Wisconsin Student Senate, 1 yr., I.R.C., 1 yr., Band, 1 yr. GRADUATES lNot Plcturedl ROBERT RUDIGER Cleveland Oh1o Spectator Staff 4 yrs Co Edmtor 1946 47 Drama Club 1 yr Supply Teachmg Farrmont Oklahoma 1944 45 EDWIN TRUSHEIM Plymouth Wrsconsm C Club 3 yrs IRC 3 yrs V1C6PfeS1ClCHt 1946 47 Presrdent 1947 48 Spectator Staff 4 yrs SRC 1 yr MAC 1 yr Letterman Tenms 1 yr Base ball 1 yr Basketball 1 yr Football 1 yr ALFRED GRAS Forest Park Illmors C Club 2 yrs Letterman Track Supply Teachmg Rockvllle MISSOUTI 1945 46 ELSIE ZIMMERMAN Chicago Illlnoxs W A O 2 yrs SELMA STREUFERT Aurora Illmols Student Senate 2 yrs Secretary of Student Body 1944 45 College Chorus 4 yrs M A G 1 yr IR C 2 yrs SAC 9 yrs WAO '3 yrs Drama Club 4 yrs Vrce presldent 1946 47 Supply TC3ChlHg Houston Texas 1945 46 RUTH WARNKE Prmceton Wrsconsln Cantata Chorus 1 yr MAG 1 yr Drama Club Mmnesota 1946 47 LORETTA BOETTCHER Belvednere S Dakota Band 1 yr College Chorus 1 yr WAO 1 yr Supply Teachmg Lou1sv1lle Kentucky 1946 47 EDWIN WUEHLE East Mohne Illmoxs C Club 4 yrs Letterman Football 1 yr Supply Teaghrng Garner Iowa 1944 45 Waltz Mrchrgan 194 46 FREDERICK NOHL Chicago Illmors MAG 1 yr IRC 4 yrs Presldent 194647 Spectator Staff 2 yrs WILLIS LINDEMAN Alma MISSOUYI Cantata Chorus 1 yr C Club 4 yrs SAC 1 yr Letterman Football Manager 1 yr Supply Teachlng Sterlmg Callfornla 1945 46 RALPH BEHRENS Band 1 yr MAG 2 yrs Spectator 2 yrs Club 1 yr Letterman Track Manager 1 yr Page 23 o o o u ,-1 , 7 'S ' 9 ' 1 7 'S a a v ,-f , u n . . , u, u s 1, u - , - 3 a ' a 'Q ' ' 'J .5 . . ., .g : , ., - , '7 7 'Y 7 ' ,-1 , Cl 11 . - 7 '7 7 3 ' v s ' ' ,.. 7 . . ., . ...- , , -5 a - g , .5 . . ., ., . . ., .Q . . ., .4 .Q . . ., 1 .Q ' , '- ' 1 ' I Q 9 a ' ' . . . ,-1 , s -5 - - -s -Q 7 4 rs.' VV.A.O. 2 rs.- Su l Teachln Arondale 9 1 a a a , ' . ,-. Y , , -5 , -4 - - -. -5 1 a 9 ' ' . . . ,-1 , If ,P a 'a ' Q -a a a a ' ' s a r . . . -f , . . ., .Q . . ., .-' , - Q , . . . ,-1 , If 7, . . . , ., , ., . . ., ., 1 7 -5 1 a a ' ' u an a 'a ' ' 'Q -a a 'S C , .Q I , . S H I' S I1 I' Row Row Row Row Row Row lfU'll0I 6 UPPER Lenore Luedke F rederrck Me1er Robert Chhstran Evelyn Peck George Janke Lloyd F oerster Rrchard Maas Ralph Boardman Robert Hmtz Robert Eggold lack Mrddendorf Loren Bernau Margaret lN161CI' Wrlbur Cronewald Carlos Messerlr Kenneth Marlcworth Fred erlck Kramer Edward Denys LOYVER CO1I16l1LlS Srevmg Floyd Rohrmg LEWIS Kuehm Carl W1tt Ernest Wmter Del bert Mueller George Schroeder Arthur Schwab Arnold Bathje Ernest Sheldon Vrctor Paulos Melvm Schwartz Alan Stemberg Harold Schm1dt Armond Schoof Robert Tegeder Melv1n Rotermund Kenneth Wunderhch Donald Sagehorn Vernon Schumacher Pg24 wr' 'ts -W A 7 f . 1 t : . ' 7 A l l 7 1. l 7 7 7 2 d : ' 7 7 l 7 4 7 . 7 3 d 2 ' 7 I 7 . .7 7 ' . f , , , lt Z . . . . , . 7 . , . 3 . 3 - 7 . I , 2 d : 7 7 1 7 7 7 3 d Z l 7 7 7 . 7 7 7 ' 3 e ' X, A . lst Row 2nd Row 3rd Row lst Row 2nd Row 3rd Row: E SOPAOM OIAQ5 UPPER: Marvin Brink, Marilyn Deflner, Patricia Basinger, Anne Eissfeldt, Lois Dietz, Ruth Baumann, Pauline Adam, Pearl Egly, Victor Engebrecht. Laird Ehlert, Edward Bahr, Edward Brackmann, Frederick Bergman, Carl Bloe- del, Harold Banser, Weldon Bradtmueller. Theodore Beck, David Eggers, Raymond Flesch, Walter Drost, Bernard Callies, Wallace Brueggemann, Richard Dobberfuhl, Gerhard Besel. LOWER.' Mildred Grossheider, Doris Kolb, Edna Gugel, Arlette Isenberg, Priscilla Keup, Lydia Kietzman, Ruth Froemming, Helen Koschmann, Vera Schmitzer. Louis F rillmann, Theodore Knauft, Roland Habanek, Miriam Keuer, Mary Ann Hoeger, Clarence Goldenstern, Walter Hennig, Vern Hinz. Guenther Herzog, Ellsworth Kierbs, Stanley Hilgendorf, Merle Golnick, Bernard Geyer, Robert Greising, Andrew Socha, Dale Garling, Albert Heldt. Page 25 lst 2nd 3rd lst 2nd 3rd Row Row Row Row: Row Row SJOIGAOIWI, OPQJ UPPER: Frances Luke, Dorothy Ogle, Phyllis Neiting, Flora Loeb, Donna Moellenhoff, Dolores Mielke, Victor Messerli. Elmer Lisch, Rabel Newkirk, Oscar Kretzschmar, Lawrence Meinzen, Carl Mueller, john Peters, Ralph Reinke, David Schlie. Herbert Leinhos, Charles Laabs, Royce Reitmeyer, Leonard Marquardt, Walter Linke, Richard Polzin, Kenneth Marting, Cornell Kusmik. LOWER: Arlene Vogel, Lois Streufert, Dorothy Reschke, Marcella Rubis, Mary Ann Velt- man, Frances Williams, Lois Synder. Franklyn Warnke, Harold Trautsch, Werner von Behren, Raymond Schultz, Carl Spaulding, Elton Sprengeler. Edward Wittmer, Edwin Zielske, Victor Schuler, Alfred Schleef, Herman Zernke, Leroy Tschatschula. Page 26 lst Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Bow lst Row 2nd Row Srd Row: jl Q6Al'l'lQl'l UPPER: Margot Boje, Ruth Brottmiller, Ruth Campbell, Leona Detz, Jean Coull, Norma Bradtmueller, Alyce Birr, Carol Busse. Glenn Alhorn, Elmer Fritz, Ruth Nauss, Cracka Blank, Dolores Birrer, Conway Dahmer, Henry Bergman. Vernon Doehrman, Herbert Arkebauer, Arthur Bliese, Harold Ahrens, Glen Christensen, Beldon Bersch, Richard Beecher, Aaron Dohrmann. LOWER: Dorothy Steinke, Lavonne Riemer, Ruth Bauschelbach, Mary Schleef, Ruth Schnake, Helen Sommer, Aleda Stelter. Carl Schalk, Audrey Stark, Louise Schoech, Lois Schwanenberg, Ruth Stevenson, Dorothy Schroeder. Rodney Schabel, James Scroggins, Carl Straub, Walter Scheidemann, Edgar Roth, Donald Prahlow. Page 27 wnmmss. Ns ' emma t,., 5 5 lst 2nd 3rd lst 2nd 3rd ROW: Row Row Row Row Row X X JPQZSAFIQ QR U PPE R.- Norma Volz, Vera Wenzel, Eunice Wunrow, Helen Thoele, Olive Vavra, Elaine Skinner, Fern Suchow. Richard Tomaszewski, Norma Wukasch, Marjorie Smoke, Carla Skjoldager, Alice 'vVolk, Lois Warnke, Eleanor Zeeb, Howard Suhr. Robert Trusheim, Victor VVessel, Roy Schuetz, Donald Simpson, Eugene Voss, Emanuel Seelman, Curtis Teetzen. LOWER: Lois Fahselt, Audrey F rieseke, Hertha Cotsch, jacqueline Harris, Betty Hansen, Monica Ernst, Marilyn Eggersmann. Martin Hasz, Clifford Halter, Marilyn Hagen, Carolyn Dudas, Fay Geisler, Robert Haase, Wilbur Frank, Edgar Keller. james Hake, Harold Ceyer, William Fischer, Paul Calik, Vernon Gras, Robert Heller, Richard Haase, Carl Cruendler. Page 28 39.272, P95 l'VLQl'l UPPER i 2 A I lst Row 2nd Row 8rd ROW lst Row 2nd Row 3rd Row: Rhoda Munderlow, Rosemarie Naig, Marilyn Marhenlte, Patricia Mueller, Caro lyn Meyer, Eleanor Maddock, Audrey Manthey. Gertrude Peters, Caroline Meilalin, Eileen Marin, Dolores Pollard, Mildred Pewitt, Dorothy Mueller, Doris Polansky, Donna Nordbrock, Virginia Moll. Rose Marie Knickelbein, Robert Neumann, Roland Mueller, Paul Pohland, Robert Nitz, Milton Pingel, Arthur Pinnow, George Mattil, Lorene Pfennig. LOWER: Gwendolyn Koss, Angeline Kiehnau, joy Landgraf, Marilyn Krohn, Alleen Kuretsch, Eloise Hellwege, Lois Lunz. William Levenhagen, Victor jungkuntz, Andrew Komarchuk, Lois Larsen, Ruth Holldorf, Robert King, Robert Kieffer, Richard Hillert. Marvin Hopp, Donald Hendricksen, Duane Kirby, Edmund Hinrichs, Donald Holste, William Kniflfel, Frederick Iungkuntz. Page 29 ,, -t 4 L -1 I I tl n I 1 4 1 X ? 1 I gl I Q -1 '3 ei 1 w Q, 3 ,mm ' Eu w,1.5, 0 if 'fin 253, W Kfffn. 1 HH, iii . 5.132551 .,., . I -ggi: -a 'HE' Clfl The sixty-five member Concordia Band presented concerts of symphonic band music to eleven localities in Wisconsin and Minnesota on its 1948 Spring Tour. In addition to the Spring Tour the Band participated in various events of the Concordia calendar. Homecoming found the Band leading the Homecoming parade as Well as performing in marching formations for the football games. In response to a request by village authorities the Band took part in River F orestis Memorial Day parade. Throughout the year the organization seeks to acquaint its members with the best in symphonic band literature as Well as to provide instrumental training for those who will be called upon to lead similar organizations in the future. The Concordia Band is under the capable leadership of Richard T. Rohliing. OFFICERS HERBERT GOTSCH .........., .......................... .,...... P 1' esident VELMA HEIDEMANN .i... ................... S 6C1'6itZ1'y ELEANOR GLAESS ........ ,...........,...,..... L ibrarian LEWIS KUEHM ,,,.,..,, .......... P roperty Manager Page 32 1st.RoW: Frances Williams, Ruth Rauschelbach, Muriel Anderson, Dolores Birrer, Ruth Nauss, Dorothy Schroeder, Gertrude Peters, Eunice Brehm, Elaine Daniel, Bernita Volz, Marcella Rubis, Lois VVarnke, Norma Bradtmueller, Wanda Schultz. 2nd Row: Marilyn Eggsmann, Elfriede Friedrich, Ruth Campbell, Dorothy Bartelt, Fay Geisler, Lois Sagehorn, Ruth Koehler, Lydia Kietzman, Esther Koepsell, Norma VVukasch, Miriam Keuer, Arlette Isenberg, Lois Lunz, Lois Schwanenberg, Priscilla Keup, Mary Schleef. 3rd Row: Harold Kinas, Raymond Schultz, Norman Riemer, Duane Kirby, Lloyd! Foerster, Theodore Knauft, Ellsworth Kierbs, Cliflord Halter, Theodore Beck. Raymond Knautt, George Schroeder, Andrew Komarchuk. 4th Row: Carl Mueller, Elton Sprengeler, Harold Trautsch, james McKay, Charles Laabs, David Elser, Everett Seboldt, Eugene Voss, Carlos Messerli, Melvin Rotermund, Frederick Kramer, Edwin Zielske, Carl Middeldorf. C20 eg? KAOIAMJ . This chorus has gone through several stages of development since its begin- ning in 1918. At that time, it was known as the Concordia Mass Chorus and con- sisted of 184 voices. Next, a group of 76 selected voices was formed, and this Male Chorus made regular concert appearances in Chicago churches. Because it was diflicult to do good work with a large group, the number of chorus members was reduced to 56. Coeducation provided the group with womenis voices in 1939. At this time the chorus received its present name. Under the direction of Professor Albert Beck, these students meet four times a week to become acquainted with the best choral music. Their programs help to publi- cize our school both at home concerts and scheduled tours. An annual Christmas program is also given in cooperation with the College Drama Club. OFFICERS ELLSWORTH KIERBS .... ...,..................... ,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,..,, P r esident LLOYD FOERSTER ....... ........ P ublicity Chairman CARL MIDDELDORF ...... ,,.,,,, C horns Manager Page 33 L6f5 CAOPMJ One of the most recent organizations at Concordia is the Mass Chorus. This group was formed in October, 1946, under the leadership of Professor Walter Buszin. The Mass Chorus was organized to give all students an opportunity to sing and to become acquainted with the finest of choral music. Members also have the priv- ilege of bringing to the public the rich musical heritage which our church possesses. Professor Victor Hildner is now in charge of the chorus and has done much to- ward its growth. Two concerts were presented during the year. On December 14, 1947, the Christmas concert featured the Advent portion of the KMessiahv by Handel. The Spring concert was given May 23, 1948. One-hundred and fifty voices took part in this program. OFFICERS LAWRENCE MEINZEN ..... ...........,................. ............. P r esident CEORCE SCHROEDER ...... ..................... ........ V i ce-President ELFRIEDE FRIEDRICH ....... .......... S ecretary PATRICIA BASINCER ........ ......... L ibrarian Page 34 ififi ion, .xdcfiuifiea rouia The Mission Activities Group offers to the students an opportunity to receive both knowledge and training in various aspects of mission Work. This participation enables the members to gain experience in the Work that will be required of them in future congregational life. The extent of the M. A. C. program can be seen from the many activities in which it took part during the course of the school year. Canvasses were conduc- ted at neighboring churches during the fall and spring months. Students volunteered to aid Chicago congregations as Sunday School teachers and also as organists. Several publications are associated with this organization. The Torch is an annual booklet Which summarizes the groupfs activities throughout the year. A Vacation Bible School Manual was prepared as a help to teachers in this area of instruction. Recently the compilation of a Youth Counselor,s Manual has offered aid to interested students in the field of youth Work. Experience in recreational Work With children is gained at the Lutheran Child Welfare Association at Addison. Cther projects include a European Relief program, which provides food and Christian literature to needy families in the War areas, assistance in sorting and handling Lutheran Hour mail, and the sponsorship of Mis- sion Week. Approximately one hundred students are now active members in the Mission Ac- tivities Croup. This is a vivid contrast when compared to the twenty people Who attended the first meeting in September, 1940. Rev. A. H.' Semmann, Chaplain of the Northern Illinois Missionary Board, and Dr. H. O. A. Keinath of our faculty serve as advisors. OFFICERS EDWARD WITTMER ...... ...,................. ........,.... P r esident RABEL NEWKIRK .... ......., V ice-President MURIEL ANDERSON ...... ,,....,... S ecretary ARLEEN VOGEL ........... ......... T reasurer Page 35 Mia The Veterans Club promotes general veteranis interests under the G. I. Bill of Rights. lst Row: Laird Ehlert, Herbert Leinhos, Arthur Rutz, Ralph Boardman, Ernest Sheldon, Rabel Newkirk, Lawrence Meinzen. 2nd Row: Robert King, Oscar Kretzschmar, Richard Beecher, Richard Tomaszewski, Edgar Keller, Weldon Bradtmueller, Vern Hinz, Elmer Lisch. 3rd Row: Beldon Bersch, jack Middendorf, Carl Mueller, Ellsworth Kierbs, Kenneth Marting, Norman Meier, Royce Reitmeyer. 4th Row: Herbert Geisler, Ralph Reinke, Arthur Seboldt, Cornell Kusmik, Edward Wittmer, Eugene Voss, Alfred Schleef. The Alpha Sigma Phi, commonly known as the Cv Club, is an organization of students who received the athletic monogram. The purpose of this group is to promote interest in the athletic activities of the school. lst Row: Willis Lindemann, Frank Luedtke, Louis Frillmann, Martin Mueller, Andrew Socha, Edward Bahr, Victor Engebrecht, Robert Greising, David Schlie. 2nd Row: Werner von Behren, George Schroeder, Robert Christian, Bernard Bierwagen, Carl Middel- dorf, Herman Glaess, Raymond Witzke, Rudolph Block, Lloyd Foerster, Lewis Kuehm. 3rd Row: Victor Streufert, Allan Namlcen, David Eggers, Frederick Kramer, Robert Klinck, Edwin Wuehle, Edwin Trusheim, Guenther Herzog, Roman Valleskey, Arthur Kraift. Page 36 7 .A . The Student Affairs Council provides a regular series of lectures, concerts, moving pictures, and social functions for the student body. This committee also co-ordinates and promotes the programs of the several organizations. 1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row 4th Row 5th Row 6th Row Ruth Campbell, Anne Eissfeldt, Elfriede Friedrich. Muriel Anderson, Elaine Daniel, Roland Habanek. Frederick Meier, Oscar Kretzschmar, Ruth Brottmiller. Edgar Roth, Arlette Isenberg, Theodore Knauft. Carl Middeldorf, Lloyd Foerster, Walter Schmaedeke, Margaret Meier. Lydia Kietzman, Robert Eggold, Norma Wukasch, George Schroeder, Eleanor Maddock, Patricia Basinger. The purpose of the International Relations Club is to analyze contemporary domestic and foreign affairs. lst Row: Alan Steinberg, Mildred Neuhaus, Frederick Nohl, Milton Pingel, Ruth Stevenson, Mildred Pewitt. 2nd Row: Walter Schroeder, Gwendolyn Koss, Paul Pohland, Donald Prahlow. Page 37 s., fwxw-A-g-1-W - f --f Q I 6U'lfLCL The activities of the Drama Club this year were many and varied. The main events throughout the year Were skits for members and students, appearances before the Menys Club and the Ladies, Auxiliary, an evening of one-act plays, and the ma- jor production, The Great American Familyv. The production of the play The Creat American Familyv was the high-spot of the year. The cast not only included members of the College Drama Club, but also members of the High School Thespians, some neighboring children, and a goat. Mr. Clarence Drews served as faculty advisor. OFFICERS KENNETH MARKWORTH .,..............,.....,............ .................... P resident VICTOR ENCEBRECHT ......... ............,......... .......... V i ce-President CHARLES LAABS ............. .....,.,........... T reasurer Lois DIETZ .........,..,.,.. ....................... S ecfefafy FRANCES LUKE ,,.,,,,,,,,, ........ M emlaer-at-Large CARL MIDDELDORF ..... ..,..... M ember-at-Large 3 I Page 38 l S ' Way . - if C4 9 f The Scientific Research Club devotes its time to the study of developments in the field of science. C lst Row: John Peters, Frederick Bergman, Vera Schmitzer. 2nd Row: Louis Frillmann, Eugene Sattler, Miriam Keuer, Royce Reitmeyer, Robert Trusheim. The Women's Athletic Organization was organized for the purpose of fostering athletics among the Women of the student body. lst Row: Dorothy Erdman, Audrey Frieseke, Rhoda Munderloli, Eileen Marin, 'Frances Luke, Helen Thoele, Lavonne Riemer. 2nd Row: Audrey Manthey, Ruth Campbell, Dolores Mielke, Norma Seifert, Priscilla Keup, Edna Cugel, Lois Streufert, Norma Bradtmueller. 3rd Row: Vera Wenzel, Lois Larsen, Lydia Kietzman, Dorothy Schroeder, Carolyn Dudas, Eleanore Hartwig, Arlette Isenberg, Carla Skjoldager, Virginia Moll, Norma Volz. 4th Row: Pauline Adam, Eunice Wunrow, Phyllis Nieting, Ruth Brottmiller, Lois Warnke, Lois Lunz, T N db 'k, Ruth Baumann. Margaret Kueffner, Betty Hansen, Donna or roc Page 39 . C The function of the Athletic Council is to promote a program of inter-collegiate and intra- mural athletics. lst Row: Richard Maas, Bernard Callies, Alan Steinberg, Arthur Krafft, Frederick Meier, Robert Creising. 2nd Row: Victor Iungkuntz, Robert Heller, Edward Denys, Robert Klinck, Carlos Messerli, Arthur Schwab, john Peters, Harold Banser. 5j,af.,,f.,,, swf The Spectator Staff publishes a bi-weekly student paper. This publication provides journal- istic experience to students interested in writing and serves as a medium of student expression. lst Row: Conway Dahmer, Victor jungkuntz, Gerhard Besel, Floyd Rohring, George Ianke, Roland Mueller, Roland Habanek, Walter Schmaedeke. 2nd Row: Harold Banser, Richard Maas, Robert Hintz, Edward Denys, Alan Steinberg, Harold Schmidt, Carl Schalk. 3rd Row: Rose Marie Knickelbein, Marvin Brink, Charles Laabs, Martin Mueller, Donald Prahlow, Alfred Schleef, Kenneth Markworth, Paul Galik, Milton Pingel, Carl Witt, Paul Pohland, William Kniffel, Margaret Kueffner. Page 40 MQ? ,gm ww. , 3 it in , A K. ,U MV ?,.y'i5fi1 Er A sf Wi f 1 - xl 'yu' 1 Hi a mW5fb5' 4- H144 F' W2 -.-...,...,.:a, 1, a On fke gricbron lst Row: Arthur Krafft, Leroy Tschatschula, Herbert Arkebauer, Frank Luedtke, Carl Middledorf, Werner von Behren, Andrew Socha, Lloyd Foerster, Rodney Schabel, Paul Galik, assistant manager Robert Heller. 2nd Row: Coach Gene Buerger, Herman Zemke, Delbert Mueller, Emanuel Seelman, David Schlie, Vern Hinz, Robert Christian, Herman Glaess, Fred Bergman, Martin Hasz, Duane Kirby, manager Bernard Callies. Srd Row: Allan Namken, Arthur Pinnovv, Vernon Doehrman, James Hake, Don Holste, Rudolph Block, Roman Vallesky, Bernard Geyer, Harold Geyer, Robert Tru- sheim, Alfred Schleef, Henry Bergman. Closing the season with a Won four, lost four, tied one record, the Cougars showed tight and determination all the Way. The high- lights of the season Were the impressive Win over Elmhurst and the thrilling 7-6 game Concordia Won from Wilson. The development of the players shows much promise for an improved squad next year. Page 42 On fke gourf mes, Concordia had one Winning eleven While losing only five ga of its best seasons. The Milwaukee-River Forest trophy returned to virtue of a 73-34 victory. The season closed With a ver Concordia Seminary. the Cougars by memorable 51-48 victory o lst Row: Assistant manager Arthur Schwab, Roman Vallesky, Guenther Herzog, Vernon W lter Pelz Theodore Beck. Doehrnian, a , ' th Stark, Carlos Messerli, 2nd Row: Manager Frederick Meier, Bernard Geyer, lxenne David Schlie, Edward Brackmann, Coach Gene Buerger. Y wfgiiffifzzifig O11 fA8 QLCLIWLOI1 lst Row: Marvin Hopp, Arnold Bathje, Rudolph Block, Harold Banser, Aaron Dohrmann, Martin Hasz, William Levenhagen, Elmer'Fritz, Robert Neuman. 2nd Row: Coach Gene Buerger, Roman Vallesky, Leonard Marquardt, Norman Meier 3 Guenther Herzog, Vernon Doehrman, Robert Klinck, Robert Tegeder, Frederick jungkuntz, assistant manager Curtis Teetzen, manager Richard Maas. Off to a slow start, the Cougars found their stride by Winning two games from Lewis. At the close of the season they enjoyed a .583 average, Winning seven and losing five games in a difficult schedule. Page 44 Un Me jfac 1948 proved to be a very successful year for the Concordia Track Team. Against strong opponents, the Cougars completed the season with a record of seven victories and one defeat. lst Row: Robert Nitz, Bernard Geyer, Edgar Roth, Norbert Going, Andrew Komarchuk, Robert Christian, Rodney Schabel, Lawrence Meinzen, Donald Prahlow. 2nd Row: Manager John Peters, Louis Frillman, Herman Zemke, Arthur Krafft, Alfred Gras, Victor Messerli, Louis Kuehm, Emanuel Seelman, Herbert Arkebauer, Coach Norbert Engebrecht, assistant manager Victor Iungkuntz. Q-,bm if Page 45 .-iq-5 f7Ae Cglfl fl 6Llfl'lbil CL C8118 ennid 1st Row: Edwin Trushiem Carlos Messerli Carl Witt Edward Brackman james Scroggins 2nd How: Coach Gene Buerger Glen Christensen Eugene Voll Edward Denys, manager Robert Kieffer, assistant manager Page 46 wg-T.-' -43, .,..,. ge 48 mengyaff ana! mafia Zguifvhng .xdclrrfinid frafion guifcbng of 3 Koncor ia Af Hgh ju CAJQJ .fdrrive 0 rien fafion Ou fin? .x4nofAer Mar J 56471100 I 9 ff. Xflniif 0l'l'l0l l 0lfU P ge 50 I H 7-99744 Comm fafzon How Well We remember those chats We had with Dean Hueglil We could always depend on h1m for helping us solve our problems: Oh oh November lstl That s the tlme of year when our coffers are bare and excuses plenuful Page 51 f . .Slcoml .gnafaffmeni a I - 4Q-A-- Page 52 l Cl,Ce 6Alll CL 6lCU,Ag EOM! C 6215 C36 O A 43,101 Me Wa faLe .I A ,i 'f A'M 5 Page 53 Cl 77 .S7l5lLmeer, pkarie Among the din and clatter of plates and silverware it Was a diffi- cult task to secure something to eat merely by asking. A shout often seemed to be more effective. .gr-inlay Hgh ' After the evening meal the corridor before Girlis Hall becomes the scene of much activity as aboy meets girlv. Page 54 s l A mov1e a sundae and a stroll home constltute an evenmg of socral act1v1ty Wh1Ch Was always Welcome after a Week of ochsrng jun Wade ,917 Yes just made 1tV Whoever 1n vented the dltto mark surely de serves the vote of thanks from the students Who srgn 1n at Mr Hoh mans table a second before the H hour Pg55 I wi 77 to . . . 7 7 ll 77 I a ' ' 3 C 5 ae 348 SFQCLJMFQ .Nunf 'SZ f fn Clfeif, p eflfffe Page 56 L !0l' 31110 M M J Sw, . M Wv. ,xw A X X,,,, ' me . .. N'-nu. 'E je wnning jgzaf SQMLWQ .7044 Page S7 Mikome .fdfumnif 66 77 MY heart for very joy doth lea P, M . I if l1PS no more can silence keep- : OO, ITll1Sf Sing , 4 : f Thar S . my ul tongue weetest ancient cradle-song G1 . , orY to God in highest heaven Who unto us His S h I 011 ath give I While angels sing with pious Birth A l d 8 a New Year to all the earth, K err? ghrififmad v Chridfmad pllffy Winter is always a pleasant time of the year around Concordia. The snow-covered campus provides scenic beauty under the gray winter sky. Christmas with its carol- ing, decorations, and festivities, highlights the winter sea- son. It,s the time of the year when the story of the birth of our Savior gladdens our hearts with renewed hope and confidence. Page 58 our ag ggwafure ogfi 7, ,wing our Along With the many activities engaged in during the course of the school year, there is another type of activity which brings to our minds many pleasant memories. Those quarterly education tours surely Were a beneiit to us. The annual spring tours of the musical organiiations also provided us with never-to-be-forgotten experiences. Page 59 6400- Ma fl aining 36400 .jg MEGA W' lljacafion all ofadff gracfuafion There are the usual mingled emotions at graduation time and the closing of the schoolyear. Though glad to begin the work of their calling, they nevertheless regret to leave behind many friends of college days. Page 61 P' Q- fm E if , , Awww ww - W A ff- W:-5 .guifcbng rofecf Page 62 7.-,-.'-Y-in -YW --f- Page 63 1 Page 65 L I v N l 1 1 , a I 9 1 , 104 Somet1mes We may forget the people behmd the scenes Who help to keep Concorcha runmng smoothly Walter M1SChI11Ck and h1s k1tCl'1611 crew are always hard at Work to prov1de us Wrth three square meals a day Equally mdustrlous 1S the mamtamance crew, of Mr. Golz, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Letterman and Mr. Israel. Page 67 SUPPLY TEACHERS 1947-48 Not all supply teachers appear in the picture. .S2fLL6!Ql'lf je6lCAil'lg 6U'lJ ECLCAQI' p!6LCeI'I'lQl'lf Since the beginning of the school year 1943-1944 requests for supply teaching help have increased rapidly. From 1944 through 1948 Concordia has made avail- able more than 375 supply teaching students in addition to 218 graduates. This means that these students interrupted their studies for one or more years in order to serve as stop-gapsv. This means, furthermore, that Concordia faces the almost impossible task of helping to fill the great need of teachers with inexperienced and untrained students, while at the same time maintaining its reputation for produc- ing good graduate teachers. Most people do not distinguish between trained graduates and untrained students. In addition, Concordia has given partial or emergency training courses to more than 145 ministerial students who have also taught in the emergency, and to over 250 non-Concordia students who were sent for emergency training by the congregations who employed them. At the present time more than 100 Concordia supply students are out in the field as teachers. During the third or the fourth year of college each student spends twelve weeks in an activity known as Student Teaching. During this course the pro- spective teacher is given opportunity to observe, participate, and teach. Chief training center is the Campus School of Grace Church. In addition to this training center, student teachers are scheduled to observe various types of schools in Chicagoland. These schools range from one room to larger schools, both public, parochial, and private. Approximately ten off-campus schools co- operate in providing this opportunity for broader experience than the traditional program of experience in only one type of school. Concordiais Placement Office is gradually becoming a service bureau. Those who need a teacher and even those who desire a teaching position, whether they be members of our Synodical body or not, request and expect service promptly and free of charge . This growing demand for placement services within our own church has increased the need for more time and facilities to enable the College Placement Office to satisfy at least some immediate demands. Since 1944, unoflicial but rather regular information on graduates has been secured by the Placement Office. Present plans include an accurate permanent record of graduates with an annual follow-up to keep graduate records current and alive. Page 68 PERTI NENT A.A.L. FACTS Grganized 1902 in Appleton, Wisconsin Restricted to eligible Synodical Conference Lutherans. Age limits from birth to age 60, male and female. Plans of insurance are modern and liberal. Representatives are well trained to serve. Executives are very able leaders. Profits shared by members. Net cost of insurance comparatively low. For Further Details, Communicate with an A. A. L. Representative, or Write Directly to Our Home Office. Aid Association for Lutherans Legal Reserve Life Insurance Exclusively for Synodical Conference Lutherans Home Office: Appleton, Wisconsin Serving faithfully for 45 years, the Aid Association for Lutherans has over 300,000 certificates in force, with its membership spread throughout the United States and Canada. Pg69 IQWA Ouf! And Help Others to a Better Way of Life In our nation's capital, the world-famous Wash- ington monument soars majestically into the heavens. lts beautiful marble symmetry stands as an everlasting symbol of tribute to the coura- geous leadership, high ideals, and the unselfish service of our country's first president. A similar monument might well be erected to Concordia Publishing House and its unceasing ministry of printing. For 78 years Concordia, actuated by the highest purposes and ideals, has devoted itself to the consecrated task of publishing faith-strengthening, character-building literature. Today Concordia is publishing on an unprece- dented scale - daily mailing out thousands of Bible-centered products to all corners of the World. Mindful of its responsibilities and alert to oppor- tunities for a still greater service, Concordia reaches out toward new horizons, ever striving to expand its areas of influence, both outside as well as within Lutheran circles. Ours is a glorious, challenging mission - a mission to which you yourself can make a most vital contribution. How? By recommending Con- cordia to others - by using and distributing Concordia products yourself, What supreme 'spiritual satisfactions, what heavensent blessings come to those who unsel- fishly help others to a better way of life! You will experience these enriching benefits in the measure that you make it possible for people to know and draw closer to the Savior. Con- cordia's products are designed to help you dis- charge the all-inclusive, divine commission of Mark l6:l5. Let Concordia's products be your effective tools for bringing abiding hope, peace, and true happiness to people everywhere. CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE Phone Village 2642 Res. Phone Forest 2938 TYPEWRITERS - ADDING MACHINES STATIONERY NU-WAY TYPEWRHER SERVICE Bought ' Sold ' Rented ' Repaired IIO9 Chicago Avenue fnear Harleml CHAS. CASSIDY OAK PARK Euclid 484 DR. MYRON A. BRADFORD OPTOMETRIST H09 WESTGATE OAK PARK, ILLINOIS THE l.lTTl.E GIFT SHOP llO5 W. Chicago Ave. Phone Village 3073 Gifts and Fine Hosiery HALLMARK GREETING CARDS RENTAL LIBRARY BYRNE DRUGS Chicago and Harlem YOUR DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION ACCURATELY COMPOUNDED E. R. BYRNE, R.Ph. M. F. WERBER, R.Ph. E. C. SMITH, R.Ph. Page 70 For Quick and Reliable Service COMPLIMENTS or SEE A FRIEND or 'rl-us CONCORDIA CONCORDIA PHQTOGRAPHERS rEAcl-lens causes CARL WITT, Mgr. WEBSTER books and workbooks give you classroom tested materials that appeal to pupils. Teachers find that Webster books, besides be- ing thorough and reliable, make learning fun. WEBSTER PUBLISHING COMPANY Saint Louis 3, Missouri COMPLIMENTS OF COMPTON'S PICTURED ENCYCLOPEDIA Provides Room to Grow Meets the new school needs at every age level-Listed in Concordia School Reference Catalog For information on prices, terms and earliest delivery date, write: F. E. COMPTON 81 COMPANY Publishers 1000 N. Dearborn St. Chicago 10, Ill. EDGAR C. MOELLER Y ELMER G. MOELLER Norzzra-HALLEMAN FUNERAL HOME Completely Air Conditioned for Your Comfort Phone BElmont 5-6812 4138-40 WEST NORTH AVENUE Pg71 gk x N MIIB III M I ,I I I I I A CONVENIENT BANK FOR STUDENTS Many students will recognize this interior. We are always glad to cash checks for you, I and to carry your checking and savings ac- . IIIIIIIIIIIIIII II I I 5 .K ,I -uf. A-n--1 I LVM' Ig. '. I N It Tyr! 5 N-fl' I ei 21115, .VIII Ilh Rh 5755i . . X -I I l'-3.- F,-A , I .:i,:., 1 A I I 'I ....- -f I i'iiiiiiiiiiiiifF I I 025215, I :aah s' V-. - - - Sf . ui In .,,,. , ,, I I ii Iv II ,IW 'III I I ,II,:,I I -IIIIILI A I ls, H -1 IlI:II-:Girl-l1Tx I I I .. II If ' Ii--' - I I ll' ,, I . I III ,I I will A , III III I lllllllll I counts, even though small. IA modest charge is made on checking accounts under 53001. Come in and get acquainted. OAK PARK TRUST 8. SAVINGS BANK Lake and Marion Streets Member Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Hours 8 to 2 - Saturdays 8 to 'I2 FRIENDS OF CONCORDIA WHO HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE ir O'CONNER'S APPELTS BOOK STORE LANGE FLORIST CARL FISCHER, INC. MR., MRS. WALTER BERNDT MR., MRS. DINKMEYER A FRIEND THE TOLOFF STUDIO who made the portraits in this book wish to thank the faculty tor their fine co-operation: and all who have assisted so splendid- ly in the making of the Pillars. Our congratulations to the graduates and we trust the association of this year may continue happily through the years ahead. THE TOLOFF STUDIO II4O LAKE STREET OAK PARK, ILLINOIS P1572 . PHONES: MOnroe 6-4673 - 6-4674 MEILHAN BROS. 900-906 N. PAULINA STREET CHICAGO 22, ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS SCHOOL AND LIBRARY FURNITURE Synod's Board of Support and Pensions Extends Its Sincere Congratulations To The 1947 Graduates And Invites Them To Accept Synod's Generous Offer As a church worker you will not share in the Government Social Security but you and your family will be immediately, fully, and permanently pro- tected against disability from any cause, including nervous and mental disease, during old age and widowhood without ceiling or time limit, in consideration of only Tk of your salary basis for the first two years, 3CXa for the next two years and 4'Ma thereafter. Make sure that the calling organization I is participating. REV. F. G. KUEHNERT, Executive Secretary , REV. EDWIN A. SOMMER, Associate Executive Secretary 234 Gates Street Crystal Lake, Illinois P g 73 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CONCORDIA TEACHERS CCLLEGE Women's Auxiliary P ffm 91 S I V U1 5LEijOlo Q 1539272 XV . X LD 1281 C309 l9b8