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

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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

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.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

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.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.