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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1949 volume:

4 ' W psf il , 551-ffm 48-4 9 The school year of 1948-49 is now history. For some of us it was the first year at Concordia, for others, the last. For all of us it was another year of preparation for our work in the Lord's Kingdom. As we walked through the paths of the 1948-49 school year, many of its activities have become unforgettable events. The memories each one of us will hold of this year probably vary in a great degree. This book is an attempt to assemble a portion of the history of this year. But it is impossible for this book, or any book of its kind, to touch many of the memories which are deep in the hearts of all of us. It can only present the year objectively, the rest we must leave to you. Let us for a moment look back at some of the progress made during the school year of 1948-49. It marked the first year of government under the Student Association. Through the efforts of its leaders and the co-operation of the entire student body, this new form of govern- ment successfully completed its infant year. This heritage of student government may be handed down with pride to future student bodies of Concordia. The various organizations of Concordia also made great strides forward which could be seen in the many programs presented to the faculty, students, and friends. Some of the highlights of these activities will be found in the later pages of this book. The year brought the completion of two new buildings on our campus. In May we joyfully dedicated the new girl's dormitory and library for service in the Lord's Kingdom. But the greatest accomplishment of the 1948-49 school year was the same as any other year. Another group of graduates left Concordia to serve their Lord as Christian Day School teachers. We thank God for the many blessings sent us during 1948-49, and pray that our school may send many more laborers into the harvest. fe- A ,. ., N , Q54 Qf ' as , 7 F 1 Xu a 6 g , 5' as P L V N I - N N- i A 1 L Q, H 2 ZAAW x..t. Standing: Leroy Lawler. liic-hard Beecher, Phyllis Rutledge. Lydia Kit'iZllltlllI1, Victor Nicsserii, Armond Schoof. Sitting: Melvin Zilz, Harrold linnge, George Elwrlc, Paul Clroteine- schcn, Professor Sit-ghert Becker, Aihertinu ltosen, lirnz-st NVinter OPQLUOI' May this, the 1948-49 edition of The Pillars, serve to hring enjoy- ment to all-alumni, seniors, students and friends. It is our hope that from its pages you will receive 21 picture of life at Concordia. NVe trust that in years to come its Words and pictures will hring buck to many of you pleasant memories of your days at Concordia. Page 3 ibeckcafion To Professor Emeritus Henry C. Caertner We dedicate this volume. After joining the faculty of Concordia Teachers College in 1921, he taught a variety of subjects, devoting most of his time to the teaching of German and Music. In 1943 he retired, but since that time has con- tinued to serve as instructor in the Music Department. Before com- ing to Concordia, Professor Caertner served since 1891 as a parish school teacher. He has dedicated his life to the Christian training of the young. His devotion to the cause of Christian Education has been an in- spiration and example to all of us who are preparing for this noble calling. To you, Professor Caertner, We dedicate this volume. Page 4 7. lfr 45 Arthur NV. Klinck, S.T.M., Ph.D. .14 manage rom we lgrefiivlenf This volume goes to press in the midst of joyous festivities accompanying the dedication of our two new buildings-the Library and the first unit of the Dormitory for NVomen. These two structures represent the greatest improvement of the physical plant of Concordia Teachers College in thirty-five years. Other significant projects have been completed this year or are now in progress or planned for this summer-the furnishing of the new buildings, the repair and re- decoration and partial re-furnishing of the Chapel, the remodeling for the central ofhces of administration, further rehabilitation of the old dormitories, further landscaping and sidewalks to serve the new buildings, the fitting out of the library basement for visual education and other auxiliary purposes. Meanwhile, our Church at large is once more in the midst of a great collec- tion for funds for its system of higher education. By Gods grace, Concordia Teachers College is to receive a fine Music Building adequately equipped for our purposes. We hope that the schoolyear 1949-50 will see the beginnings of the new unit. And so the work of improving the physical plant goes on, as the improve- ment of the curriculum and instruction has done intensively for the past several years, all for one purpose-to enable Concordia to produce more and better teachers for the educational program of the Church. A college cannot be meas- ured by its plant and equipment, nor even by its curricular organization and faculty. It is judged by its product. Your alertness and efficiency, your personal faith and consecration and faithfulness to the Savior and His Church, the souls won and trained and comforted and inspired by you will determine the measure of Concordia's success. Nlay Cod grant all of you His Holy Spirit for your task! Arthur Klinck Page 6 .xgolneinkifrafion gp..---1---wwf Albert C. Huegli, B.D., Ph.D., Dean of Students. Wilfred F. Kruse, M.S., Registrar. Arthur W. Klinclc, S.T.M., Ph.D., President. Alfred F. Schmieding, M.A., Academic Dean. Wlilter O. Kraeft, M .S., Dean of Extension Work and Summer School. Albert V. Maurer, Ph.D., Director of Student Teaching and Teacher Placement. Lulu Noess, R.N., Deaconess, Nurse. Elmer jagow, B.S., Business Manager. Laura Mackensen, A.B., Supervisor of Women. Edith Morrison, M.A., Assistant Supervisor of Women. Edwin Wibrucht, A.B.L.S., M.A., Liln'uriau and Secretary of Faculty. lNot picture-dj Page 7 ani Raglan Alhc-rt G. Huegli, B.D., Ph.D. Theodore C. Appelt, Ph.D., also Forc-igu l,nugun Sicgbert W. Becker, M.A. Edward VV. Koehler. D.D. Arthur VV. Kliuck, S.T.M., Ph.D. August H. Laufe P' ' ' 1 5771965 krthux' E. Carl H. Scaer 5, , .lstox hmeritus john VV. Klotv B D Pl ., . ., LD. Herman O. A. Keinath, Ph.l3. A Dicsing, MA. , MA Richard H. Luhckl N K, 1 Edwin XlVibI'21Cht, A.B,L.S., KLA. Roh:-rt Schrovtvr, AB. P11 Q11 S my a A ani! WafAemafirA .gyfien ce, eogr I0 ff, Xlurtin C. Picpvr, B.S. lIc'1'lmv1't ll. Cross, NIA., Pl1.D. NVilf1'ed F. Kruse, NLS. Hiclmrd A. Lange, MA. john W. Klotz. B.lJ.. 1311.11 Clurencc NI. Drcws. KLA. Sofia! Scien ce ll1'l'Il11lll O. A. Kvim1tl1,Pl1.D. Aftlllll' NV. Klinck, S.T.M., PILD. Albert C. Ilucgli, B,D., Pl1.D. Tlxcodore C. Kuelmcrt, NLS. XValte-1' A. Vahl, KLA. Page 9 .fglrf ana! manic Arthur E. Diesing, MA. IUIHII ll. lDvHl1c'l', NIA. fficxzltmfnlj . . . Nino, If ,J ' fstillldillgb . . . Carl F. Ilultcr. NI. Mus. Curl L. XVz1ldschmiclt, BS. Hemv C. Ciu,l.tm,l. M- Mus. liichard T. Holllfing. M. Mus. Pmf Elm,1.ituS Nlutthew N. Luudquist, MA. Anwrt II. Bock M. wus. Victor C. Hildncr. M. Mus Page 10 .., .-...... .Ti -- -... pigchodgy ancl 66111 cafion Nlurtin C. Picpcr, B.S. Walter U. Krueft, M.S. Alfred F. SClllI1i0Clillg, MA. Tlu-odorc j. C. Kuehuert, NLS. Allwrt V. NI2llll'l'l', PILD. phgdicaf gilcafiolz 13011 C. Dinkmeyer, NIA. Edith Morrison, MA, Page ll I gif,- ffm 'i V A R... ..,. 9 . N a K tn-JZ . , , , ax . .55 ,Q I 1, . M' gg. ,Q ,agff - ff - f V TI 1' . 'F In . . if Mm l V Www. 'sl , . . J' . 5 0 Q ' ' in r, Y W ,A Jfhgh 5a...,f FACULTY 6: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Norbert R. Engehrecht, MA. Don C. Dinkmeyer, lXI.A. Edwin II. Trnsheim, BS. Edith Morrison, M.A. Clarence M. Drews, MA. Martin C. Pieper. NIA. Carl H. Seaer, M.A. john NV. Klutz. B.D., Ph.D., Assistant Principal XValter O. Kraeft, lXI.S., Principal Arthur XV. Klinck, S.T.Nl.,Ph.D.,President Theodore C. Appelt, Ph.D. Richard A. Lange. MA. jraining .gjclzoof FACULTY Sz ADMINISTRATION Morella Nlensing, Grade I Albert V. Maurer, Ph.D. Director of Student '11-aching and Teacher Placement Vietor Waldsclnnidt. Grades 7 liz 8, Principal O. A. Geiseman, S.T.D., Superintendent Elfrieda Nliller, Grade 3 f Gertrude Drews, Grade 4 Marie Hendricksen, Grade 2 Clara Christopher. Kindergarten fSnh.j Ralph Boardman, Grades 5 61 6 Pa ge I2 41' Lgnzifrumenfaf Wu5ic Ilelen Schaper, B. Mus. Theodore Beck Marga Link, B. M ' ' Emma Menke, B. Mus us. Lorraine Storz, B. Mus. 5'fa!! Renata Weiss, Teacher Plqcement OfH . ce Donna Monthei, Office of College Dean and Registrar Louise Misehnick, Business Oflice jun e juengling, Office of College Dean and Registrar Hilclegarcle Weiss, President's OHice W. mona Schumann, Summer S l c iool and Extension Office, High School Office Bertha VVarnecke, Business Office Erna Bruell, Business Oflice Page 13 50 eg? F ARNOLD BATHIE Arnie -Chicago, Illinois Band, yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Organist, CU Club, 2 yrs., I.R.C., 1 yr., Letterman: Baseball, 2 yrs., Track, 1 yr., Student Senate, Vice-President, 1948-49, Whois Who Among Students in American Colleges and Uni- versities, 1948-49, Supply Teaching, New York City, New York, 1946-47. FRIEDRICH BRAIIER Fritz -Manango, N. D. Cantata Chorus, 3 yrs., College Choir, 3 yrs., CU Club, 3 yrs., I.R.C., 1 yr., M.A.C., 2 yrs., A.C., 1 yr., Letter- man: Tennis, 2 yrs. ROBERT CHRISTIAN Christy -Chicago, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., C Club, 4 yrs., I.R.C., 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., Spectator Staff, 2 yrs., Student Council, 1 yr., Student Senate, 2 yrs., President, 1948-49, Letterman: Football, 4 yrs., Baseball, 2 yrs., Track, 3 yrs., Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 1948-49. PEARL DEFFNER-River Forest, Illinois Band, 1 yr., College Choir, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 1 yr., W.A. O., 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Centralia, Illinois, 1947-48. EDWARD DENYS Ed -Chicago, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., I.R.C., 2 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., Ath- letic Council, 1 yr., Spectator: Staff member, 2 yrs., Cartoonist, 3 yrs., Chairman of Editorial Board, 1 yr., Letterman: Tennis Manager, 1 yr. LLOYD FOERSTER Doc -Van Dyke, Michigan College Choir, 3 yrs., CU Club, 3 yrs., M.A.C., 1 yr., I.R.C., 1 yr., Student Senate, 1 yr., Letterman: Football, 2 yrs. DALE GARLING-Blairstown, Iowa Band, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 3 yrs., Drama Club, 1 yr., M.A.C., 1 yr., Alumni Bulletin Committee, Chair- man, I yr. WILBUR GRONEWOLD Gronie -Buckley, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr. Page 14 gI 6l6!lL6lle6 HARRY GUDMUNDSON-Lincoln, Nebraska Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs.: College Choir, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Los Angeles, California, 1947-48. EUNICE HARTHUN-Lansing, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., W.A.0., 3 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., Treasurer, 1946-475 Student Council, 2 yrs., Student Senate, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Crystal Lake, 1llinois, 1947-48. HAROLD HELDT Schtunck -Chicago, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 1 yr., Supply Tcaehing, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1947-48. ELTA HOEFT Pudge -Antigo, Wisconsin Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., College Chorus, 53 yrs., VV.A.O., 3 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., Treasurer, 1948-49, Supply Teach- ing, liaeinc, Wisconsin, 1947-48. ANAMAE HOFFMANN-Chicago, Illinois M.A.G., 2 yrs., NV.A.O., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Lans- ing, Illinois, 1947-48. MILDRED HOFIUS Millie -Cabot, Pennsylvania Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., M.A.G., 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr. GEORGE IANKE-Milwaukee, Wisconsin M.A.G., 2 yrs., Drania Club, 3 yrs., Vice-Prcsirlcnt, 1947- 48, Spectator Stafl, 3 yrs., Editor-in-Chief, 1948-49, Student Senate, Advisory inemlier, 1948-49, Supply Teaching, Melrose Park, Illinois, 1946-47. PAUL IUNGKUNTZ-Milwaukee, Wisconsin College Choir, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Racine, Wisconsin, 1945-46, Milwaukee, WVisconsin, 1946-47. Page 15 'QS PRISCILLA KEUP Perky -Rhinelandcr, Wiscolisiii Cantata Chorus, 3 yrs., College Choir, 2 yrs., MAC., 2 yrs., President of NVomcn,s Council, 1948-49, VV.A.O.. 3 yrs., President, 1947-48, NVho,s NVho Among Stuclents in American Colleges and Universities. LYDIA KIETZMAN LVd -Granite Falls, Minnesota Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., College Choir, 3 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., W.A.U., 3 yrs., Stuclent Council, 2 yrs., Student Senate, 1 yr. FREDERICK KRAMER Fritz -Melrose Park, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 3 yrs., College Choir, 3 yrs., Cluh, 3 yrs., The Pillars, Staff, 1947-48, Spectator Statt, 2 yrs., Letterman: Basehall, Manager, 1 yr., Supply Teach- ing, Atwater, Minnesota, 1945-46, Peru, Indiana, 1st Qtr. 1948-49. NORMA KRETZMANN Norm --Michigan Citv, Ind. Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., College Choir, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr., M.A.C., 2 yrs., NV.A.O., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Houston, Texas, 1946-47, Chicago, Illinois. 19-17-49. LEWIS KUEHM Lewie -Cleveland, Ohio. Band, 4 yrs., Cluh, 3 yrs., Spectator Stall, 1918-49, A. C., 1 yr., Letterman: Track, 4 yrs. FLORA LOEB-St. Louis, Missouri Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 1 yr. ARLENE LUECKER Phil -Granite City, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., XV.A.O., 3 yrs.: Supply Teaching, Minneapolis, Minnesota. LENORE LUEDKE-St. Paul, Minnesota Drama Cluh, 2 yrs., M.A.C., l yr., VV.A.O., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Buckley, Illinois, 1949, Alumni Bul- letin Coimn., 1948. FRANK LUEDTKE-Glencoe, Minnesota Band, 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., C Cluh, 3 yrs., I.l1.C., 2 yrs., Track, 1 yr., Basketball, 1 yr., Letterman: Football, 2 yrs. KENNETH MARKWORTH Ken -Des Plaines, Ill. Band, 2 yrs., College Choir, 1 yr., Drama Cluh, 3 yrs., President, 1945-46, 1947-48, M.A.C-., 1 yr., S.A.C., Chair- man, 1948-49, Student Senate, Advisory member, 1948- 49, Supply Teaching, Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, 1946-47. Page 16 FREDERICK MEIER Fritz -Milwaukee, Wisconsin M.A.C., 3 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., Drama Club, 4 yrs., 1.R.C., 2 yrs., College Choir, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., A.C., 2 yrs., Letterman: Basketball Mgr., 2 yrs., C Club, 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1947-48. LAWRENCE MEINZEN Larry Nagercoil, Trav. South India Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., I.R.C., 2 yrs., M.A.C., 1 yr., Pres- ident, 1948-49, Vet Club, 3 yrs., Sec.-Treas., President. CARLOS MESSERLI-Oregon City, Oregon Band, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., College Choir, 1 yr., C Club, 2 yrs., The Pillars' Staff, 1947-48, Student Senate, 1948-49, A.C. Chairman, 1948-49, Letterman: Tennis, 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Austin, Texas. IACK MIDDENDORF Middy -Oak Park, Illinois Band, 2 yrs., College Choir 1 yr., C Club, 4 yrs., Vet Club, 2 yrs., Letterman: Football, 1 yr., Supply Teach- ing, jacob, Illinois, 1944-45. DONNA MONTHEI Graduation requirements not completed. EUNICE NIETING Rusty -Vinton, Iowa Cantata Chorus, 1 year., Drama Club, 1 yr., M.A.C., 2 yrs., W.A.O., 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, Waterloo, Iowa, 1946-47, 1947-48. AUDREY NOFTZ-Chicago, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., I.R.C., 2 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., W.A.O., 3 yrs., Spectator Staff, 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Elmwood Park, Illinois, 3rd Qtr. 1947, St. joseph, Mich- igan, 1947-48. VICTOR PAULOS Vic -Milwaukee, Wisconsin S.A.C., 1 yr., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, McAllen, Texas, 1946-47. DOROTHY RESCHKE-Eau Claire, Michigan Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., W.A.O., 1 yr. FLOYD ROI-IRING-Wilson, New York Drama Club, 3 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., Spectator Stalf, 3 yrs., Supply Teaching, VValtz, Michigan, 1946-47. Page 17 CATHERINE ROSSOW Cass -Northville, Michigan Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., College Choir, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr., M.A.G., 1 yr., YV.A.O., 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Pontiac, Michigan, 1947-48. MARCELLA RUBIS Mamie -Iackson, Minnesota Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., College Choir, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., W.A.O., 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1946-47. DONALD SAGEHORN Don -Tilden, Nebraska Cantata Chorus, 3 yrs., Vice-President, 1948-49, College Choir, 1 yr., M.A.G., 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Thayer, Nebraska, 1945-46. ARMOND SCHOOF Sam -Detroit, Michigan Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., The Pillars' Stall, 1948-49, Student Council, 1 yr., Letterman: Track, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Granton, Wisconsin, 1946-47. GEORGE SCHROEDER-Nagercoil, Trav., South India Cantata Chorus, 3 yrs., Vice-President, 1947-48, Presi- dent, 1948-49, College Choir, 4 yrs., President, 1948-49, C Club, 3 yrs., Drama Club, 3 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Letterman: Track, 1 yr., Sr. Class President, 1948-49. ARTHUR SCHWAB Art --Fort Wayne, Indiana S.R.C., 1 yr., Vice-President, 1946-47, Student Council, 1 yr., Letterman: Football, 2 yrs., Basketball, Manager, 1 yr. VERNON SCHUMACHER Vern -Buckley, Illinois Band, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr. MELVIN SCHWARTZ Mall -Kenosha, Wisconsin Cantata Chorus, 1 yr. ERNEST SHELDON Ernie -Forest Park, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Student Senate, 2 yrs., Vet Club, 3 yrs. CORNELIUS SIEVING Corny -Chicago, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., College Choir, 2 yrs., I.R.C., 2 yrs., M.A.C., 1 yr., S.R.C., 1 yr., A.C., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Concordia Lutheran School, Chicago, Illinois. Page 18 ALAN STEINBERG Al -Milwaukee, Wisconsin I.R.C., 4 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., Drama Club, 1 yr., Student Senate 1 yr., Spectator, 4 yrs., Co-Editor, 1 yr., A.C., 3 yrs., Chairman, 1 yr., Tennis Mgr., 1 yr., C Club, 2 yrs., Track, 1 yr. LILLIAN STOLP Lil -Salford, Arizona Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., College Choir, 2 yrs., Drama Club, 1 yr., W.A.O., 3 yrs., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Ogden, Utah, 1947-48. WERNER von BEHREN Von -Detroit, Michigan Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., College Choir, 1 yr., C Club, 2 yrs., Student Council, 1 yr., Letterman: Football, 8 yrs. HERMAN WENTZEL Wentz -Wayne, Nebraska Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., C Club, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 3 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., Chairman, 1 Qtr., A.C., 2 yrs., Letterman: Baseball, Manager, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Herington Kansas, 1944-45, Concordia, Missouri, 1946-48. ERNEST WINTER Ernie -Bay City, Michigan Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., M.A.C., 2 yrs., S.A.C., 1 yr., The Pillars, Staff, 1 yr., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., Student Coun- eil, 1 yr., A.C., 1 yr., Baseball Manager, 1 yr., Supply Teaching, Sawyer, Michigan, 1946-47, Forest Park, Illi- nois, 1948-49. CARL WITT Wit -Forest Park, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., C Club, 3 yrs., Drama Club, 3 yrs., The Pillars' Staff, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Spectator Staff, 1 yr., Student Senate, 1 yr., Letterman: Cheerleader, 3 yrs., Tennis, 2 yrs., Sup- ply Teaching, Corunna, Indiana. KENNETH WUNDERLICH Ken -Decatur, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., College Choir, 1 yr., M.A.C., 2 yrs., Supply Teaching, Mt. Rainier, Maryland, 1946-47. GRADUATES NOT PICTLIRED EDWARD BAHR-Chicago, Illinois RALPH BOARDMAN-Elmhurst, Illinois RICHARD ENGEBRECHT-Addison, Illinois HERBERT GEISLER--New York City, New York ROBERT HINTZ-Milwaukee, Wisconsin IAMES McKAY-Lakeland, Florida HERMAN MAGDANZ--Chicago, Illinois CARL MUELLER-Big Stone City, South Dakota DORIS NEUNABER-Edwardsville, Illinois ROBERT PIEPER--River Forest, Illinois ALVIN RICHERT-Detroit, Michigan HILBERT RUTHENBECK-Okabena, Minnesota WILLIAM ZABEL-Charlotte, Iowa Page 19 1' X K .. '95 3 Q SADC! KARL AHRENS--River Forest, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Basketball, 3 yrs., Track, 4 yrs. VALERIE ALBERS Val -Tinley Park, Illinois H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Student Council, 2 yrs., Motet, 1 yr., Assembly Comm., 1 yr., Walther League, 2 yrs., Student Body Secretary, 1 yr., Extra Curricular Comm., 1 yr., Class Secretary, 1 yr. BETTY BELENCAK--Chicago, Illinois H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Walther League, 4 yrs., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Cheerleader, 1 yr., Drama Club, 3 yrs., Class Secretary, 1 yr. IRENE BERLIN-Addison, Illinois Walther League 4 yrs., H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Motet, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr., Secretary, 1947-48, Student Council, 1 yr., Extra Curricular Comm., 1 yr. DORIS BRAUER--Forest Park, Illinois H.S. Chorus 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs., Lamplighter Staff, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Motet, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr. MILDRED BURGDORF Millie --Elmwood Park, Ill. H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Class Secretary, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr. MARGO BUSSERT Marg -Maywood, Illinois Band 4 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr. MARILYN DANEGGER--Chicago, Illinois Drama Club, 1 yr., H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr. Page 20 gl'a6!lfLaf86 FRANKLYN ENGEBRECHT Frank -Addison, Ill. Football, 3 yrs., Basketball, 4 yrs., Baseball, 1 yr,, Track, 1 yr. LLOYD GERSTENSCHLAGER Gersty Harbor Beach, Michigan Band, 2 yrs., Handicraft Club, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 2 yrs., Basketball, 3 yrs., Track, 1 yr. ROLAND GOLZ Rolly -River Forest, Illinois Walther League, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Football, 1 yr., Track, 1 yr. IACK GREISING-Chicago, Illinois Student Council, 2 yrs., President of Student Body, 1948- 49, Forum Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr., H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Football, 3 yrs., Basketball, 2 yrs., Base- ball, 2 yrs. DONALD GREVE Don -Chicago, Illinois Band, 3 yrs., Football, 1 yr., Basketball, 3 yrs. ROBERT GROSS Bob -Chicago, Illinois Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Baseball, 2 yrs. IANICE HEGAN--Forest Park, Illinois Band, 4 yrs., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr. GLENN HERBOLD Hector -Chicago, Illinois Student Council, 1 yr., Football, 2 yrs., Basketball, 4 yrs., Baseball, 3 yrs. Page 21 W' .ixkjw HERBERT ISRAEL Herb -Warrenville, lllinois H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Handicraft Club, 1 yr., Football, 1 yr., Baseball, 3 yrs., Track, 2 yrs. ELAINE IESKE-Berwyn, Illinois II.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr. SARA KASTE Kass -Addison, Illinois Symphony Club, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr. CAROL KRENKE Io -Hortonville, Wisconsin Forum Club, 1 yr., Drama Club, 3 yrs., Walther League, 4 yrs. IEAN KRENKE Ieannie Kay -Fremont, Wisconsin Forum, 1 yr., H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Drama Club, 2 yrs., Walther League, 2 yrs. LEROY LAEDER Elroy -Harbor Beach, Michigan Band, 4 yrs., The Pillars' Staff, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Walther League, 4 yrs., Forum Club, 1 yr., Sym- phony Club, 1 yr., Handicraft Club, 1 yr., Football, 1 yr., Basketball, 2 yrs., Baseball, 3 yrs., Track, 3 yrs., Chairman, Extra Curricular Comm., 1 yr. ARLENE LENTNER Lenny -Des Plaines, Illinois Forum Club, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr. GEORGE MARTINEK Marty -Chicago, Illinois VValthcr League, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Baseball, 3 yrs. IANET MERTES Men -Reeseville, Wisconsin Walther League, 1 yr., Cheerleader, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr. DOROTHY MOCK Dot -Wykoli, Minnesota Walther League, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Drama Club, 1 yr., H.S. Chorus, 1 yr. Page 22 IAMES MOLL lim -Chicago, Illinois H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr. SHIRLEY MUELLER Shirl -Big Stone City, S. D. Motet, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr. CHARLENE NORDBROCK Chuckie Melrose Park, Illinois Walther League, 1 yr. ARLENE PETERS Pete -Chicago, Illinois Cantata Chorus, I yr. BARBARA PFINGSTEN-Maywood, Illinois II.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr. RICHARD PINNOW Dick -Glenview, Illinois H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Drama Club, 2 yrs., Walther League, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Bas et- ball, 1 yr., Baseball Manager, 2 yrs., Pres., Athletic Comm., I yr. DELORES PREUSS-Marengo, Illinois ,- Symphony Club, I yr. MARTIN RAFFEL Marty -Reed City, Michigan H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 2 yrs., President, 1948-49, Basketball, 1 yr., Baseball, 4 yrs. CLARENCE RAKOW Skip -Elgin, Illinois H.S. Chorus, 3 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Drama Club, I yr., Extra Curricular Comm., 2 yrs., Lamplighter Stall, 2 yrs., Walther League, I yr., Cheerleader, 2 yrs., Pub- licity Manager, Track, 2 yrs. LORAINE REBSTOCK Lon'y -Centralia, Illinois Il.S. Chorus, 3 yrs., Walther League, 2 yrs., Extra Curricular Comm., 1 yr., Cheerleader, 1 yr., Motet, 1 yr., Senior Class Secretary, 1948-49, Dining Hall Comm., 1 yr. Page 23 dl pd PHYLLIS RIITLEDGE Phyl -Birmingham, Alabama H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Drama Club, 2 yrs., Walther League, 4 yrs., Symphony Club, 1 yr., The Pillars' Stall, 1 yr. BEVERLY SCHIEFELBEIN Shullles Ianesville, Wisconsin H.S. Chorus, 1 yr. PAUL SCHREIVOGEL Um -Oak Park, Illinois Drama Club, 1 yr., Student Council, 1 yr., Football, 2 yrs., Basketball, 3 yrs., Track, 3 yrs., Swimming, 1 yr. CORAL STOFFREGEN-Chicago, Illinois Drama Club, 1 yr., Cantata Chorus, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr. DONALD URBACH Urbscl1s --Dolton, Illinois Band, 2 yrs., H.S. Chorus, 1 yr., Walther League, 1 yr., Class President, 1947-48, Student Council, 1 yr., Basket- ball Manager, 1 yr., Baseball, 3 yrs., Football, 2 yrs. MARIORIE ZAGEL Margie -Boone, Iowa Walther League, 1 yr., Symphony Club, 1 yr., Forum Club, 1 yr. BONNIE ZIEBARTH-Chicago, Illinois H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Cantata Chorus, 2 yrs. MELVIN ZILZ Mel -Detroit, Michigan H.S. Chorus, 2 yrs., Forum Club, 1 yr., President, 1948- 49, Symphony Club, 1 yr., Walther League, 4 yrs., Vice- Pres., 1947-48, Student Council, 1 yr., The Pillars' Staff, H.S. Editor, 1948-49, Baseball, 1 yr., Track, 1 yr. Page 94 CO! e O I I uniom itli row: Allin-rt Ilm-lclt, llarolcl Bnngv, llcrln-rt L4-inlms, llarnlcl Bansvr, Ma-lvin KlL'SL'llIllL'li. 'Sul row: Fri-cl4'i'iL'k Liu-lmkv, llllylllllllil lflcscli, 131-rnarcl Gi-ya-r, Vcrn llinz, liclwin Zia-lsko. Zncl row: lloycc livitim-yor, Lois Sll'l'lllAl'I'l, Arlvttv ISl'lllDl'I'j.f, Sliirlvy Mascli, Doris Nm-nnalwr, Anna Pvtm-i'sm1, Paul Croti-liicsulwii. lst 1'ovv:-lfilizalwtli Liu-ukv, llosaliv Krnc-gc-r, Phyllis Knrili, Matilda 01-lilinan, Marilyn Dvflncr, Vvra SL-lnnitm-r, Marin' Zurn. Altli row: Lvunarcl hl1ll'11lliU'lll, lCngc-no Vull, Eclwarcl vVlllllll'l', llarolcl 'I'ransn-li, Carl lNllll'llL'I'. Dlrcl row: llorlnvv SL-lialwl, llicliarcl Slmwm-rs, Vivtor S1-lnilvr, K1-nnc-tli Marking, llnlanil 'l'rinl4lc-in, llulu-rt 'l'r'gL'Llc-i'. 2nd rnw: Ccrliarcl B1-svl, Ifrvcl Bblijllllilll, Cin-iitlwr llc-ring, llc-rinan Zvinkv, Paul Brancr. lst row: Clarence Golclcnsln-rn, Marvin Brink, Edward Braclunan, Donna Mui-llcnlinlli, lialmcl NL-wkirk, liayinond Schultz. l Page 25 SOFA 0I'l'l 0l 05 5th row: Edmund Hinriehs, Donald Ilendriekson, Herbert Arkehauer, Clilllord Halter, Donald Simpson, Robert Nitz. 4th row: Aaron Dohrmann, Ronald Mueller, Paul Pohland, Vietor jungkuntz, Milton Pingel, Andrew Komarehuk, Donald Prahlow. 3rd row: Edgar Keller, Carl Sehalk, Lois Larson, Gertrude Peters, Robert llaase, Robert Neuman, Eugene Sattler. 2nd row: Virginia Moll, Carla Skjoldager, Euniee Swottniek, Norma XVukaseh, Tina Rosen, Lorraine Cizek, Ethel Runge, Jacqueline Romhaeh. lst row: Ruth Sehnake, Marilyn Krohn, Audrey Manthey, Norman Volz, Dolores Birrer, Elaine Skinner. 4th row: Vernon Gras, Carolyn Dudas, Ilenry Bergman, Antoinette Kuhlman, Carl Gruendler, Carol Roegge, Richard Hillert, Edgar Roth, George Mattil. 3rd row: Mary Brummer, Marjorie Smoke, Lois Lunz, Louise Sehoeeh, Eleanor Zeeh, Robert King, Beldon Berseh. 2nd row: Angeline Kiehnau, Dorothy Schroeder, Marian Stanko, Betty llansen, Mil- dred Pewitt, Ruth Stevenson, Doris Bliese. lst row: Helen Thoele, Patricia Mueller, Marilyn Marhenke, Gwendolyn Koss. Margot Boje, Audrey Starck. Page 26 SOFA 0l'l'l 0I Q5 -ltli row: Curtis 'll-1-tm-ii, Juiin Springvr. Cari Sifilllil, Marvin ilupp, .IAIIIIUS iluiw, iinmlai C4-yor, Cla-n Cln'istvnsm-n, Ve-rnmi Duc-lnrnmn, Victor NVQ-ssvi. ral row' l'lllll'S 91-ruggins lilllll'S Ruin-rts, Elllllllllvi Son-iliiun, YViiiiuni lfisr,-in-1', Duro- 'J . . . . . ., N thy Mm-llcr, Nlurilyn Ilngcn, xVilitL'l' Pzlnkow, Donald llolstc. Qnci row: lioiu-rt Trnsin-ini, Dorothy Sta-inkv, Ailvvn Knrctscii, Audra-y lfrir-sa-kc, Russ-- nmriv Kllie-kc-lin-iii, joy Lau1ci1.C1'a1i, jam' Sc-l1c'inia1n1i, Ariiss Zink, liuniu- XVnnrow, liicliaixwi 131-will-r. lst row: Conway Dulnln-r, NIOIIIUZI Ernst. llc-rtlul Clotscli, Nancy ciillSS, Nornin Brucit4 nnlc-iii-r, jucqlu-lilic ilairris, lfcrn Sun-knw, llowanul Snlir. E A ti Pinnuw, 1301111141 Munclingcr, NVuitcr Znci row: Xviiillll' Franik, Roiwrt pp, r llll' Sclwinivliuuiii, Paul Gulik, Martin Husz, Darrel Ralyinoncl. lst row: XVilliuin Ll'VL'llilllgC'll, Fay Cc-islvr, Ruth Ciunpiwll, Alvciql Stcitvr, li Hollciorf, XViliiann Knorr. lliil Page QT gI 85Al'l'l8l'l 4th row: NValtcr Fechncr, Frm-cl Spurgat, Thomas Cll'SL'llL'll, 'NVilliani Zicscinvr, IIL-nry XVUllZ6l, Holwrt Bruvning, NVcrncr Stucclicr. 3rd row: Ruth Guenther, Naclinc Scliccrgcr, Eunice- Nucchtcrlcin, Gloria Bonclick, Dorothy Macgcllin, Alvin Locscl. 2nd row: john Zeilc, Eve-lyn Ghavcriat, Arlinu Tischlvr, Eilc-on Marin, Valvntina Gin-ck, Shirlcy Sonnenherg, Margic Grosslicidcr. lst row: Irina Hacllolf, Dorothy Kragc, Dolores Gunclcrmann, Anita Scliivman, Myla Schrank, Arclcllc Ehlcrt. Ann Paclcn. -ith row: Norma Klaus, Gloria XV:-lx-r, Monica Klainnicr, Ellcn Kolh. Srcl row: Juno Guslcc, Donahellm- Klcnian, Janet lesson, Barham Kukvr, Margarct Ilcnnig, Doris Hcnclriclison, blunt' VVahl. Qllil row: VValtcr Schcitlcinann, Anita Krcin, Marilyn Ha-rtlvin, Marjorie Kidd, Doro- thy Kuvrsclincr, Dorothy Ilarclt, VVil1nc'r Kuskc. lst row: John Zcilc, Marie Krvtzmann, Florcncc Kolb, Louisc Hang, Arnlinta Chit-ks, jvaiim-ttv Gurskv, Peggy Ann Grottkc, Richard Laclcnclorf. Page 28 gl Q5Al'l'LQI'l 7 -ltll row: XYaltc-r Martin, Dcmalcl Wilcm. 'Sul row: Ellgvlll' Palmlo, Artllur Linnc-mann, liaymoncl Mc-Lauglllin, .lulm Ile-imolcl, ,lolm Nosko, Frr-cl liin-nu-r, Rolx-rt Morgs-ntl1alc'1'. 12ml row: Irvm- Lamont, Alura Grcwv, Marilyn Mr-if-r, Barlnara Norgarrl, Alma Pagv, Claclys Zimlwrick, joycv Maas. lst row: Estlu-1' Laufvr. Patricia 5lllSL'lllIlSlil', lilaiuv Pastricli, Mary llivlwrt, llilcla Lawrvucc-. llusm-lyn Nc-wman. .itll row: Artlmr liatlljsgbllalplr Biclicl, llarw-y Cvrclvs, Tlmomas Spvcklmarclt, Earl Dopson, Cvorgrr Kivllor. Srml row: David Gvlnlm-r, llamlcl Cm-glvinl, Vim-vnt llolmlann, llicllarcl Blir-sv, Jack U1-lun, Ralph Drougc, VVilliam VVc-lmmcicr. Zncl row: Carl Christian, juclitlm Almlvrs, Iilc-anor Glam-ss, Milclrccl Call, Il:-no Bvckman, Donald Bra-nnvr. lst row: Mary Coll.. Iistlwr Aclam. Pauline' Fl:-tr-In-r, Sally Crvvntlwam-r, Agnvs Erlancl- son, Patricia Balm, Vcrra Ewcrt. Pa ge 29 3 l 81fAlfl'l8I'l 4111 r0w: 11011111 l1111'11a111:111, XVil1t1'I' Kittvl, 110NV2lI'C1 13v111'1'11c11. 101111 H1v4'1w. 3rd r0w: 101111 11lIlZOVV, 111111111111 VW-11c11i11g. M11rvi11 Br1111f1t. Fc1w11rc1 Kirst, L1-11111c1 11111551-11, IV1111 A11g11sti11. 21111 r0w: A1111-rt 111-111pc1, A1'1101c1 Cvycr. 1121111 XVl'SL'1ll', 11011111 K0111111a111, 11101111111 Sc111-c1- 11-r, -101111 K12lVV11K'l'. lst r0w: YVi11111'f1 1JOl'I'1H1l, 11711113111 1J0l'I'1l11l, 111111111 11z111ictt, c:i'l'1l'lll1l' 110f'ttc'114'r, N1Lll'- i0ri0 Mviclg Ew'1'1'il 111c017s, C11111n'rt 13110112011 5t11 1'0w: Eric V011 13c'111'1'11, 111L'11il1'C1 Slr:11111, I,11r1'y NV1'1'11c-1', 1701111161 K1-Il, c1kll'1 Sl'111ll1'1l'I'. 1'1llLfl'l1l' SL'1llll1C1t1il'. -1111 1'0w: Al'f1Ill1' Sq11111'c, 1301111111 xvl'111'l11.Il'll1M'l', 111111121111 Z01'1', 11i1'11z11'c1 SL'1Ill1IlilC1ll'l'. Illlgfl '111ll'1llll'l', l10111'14t Sh'p11z111, l'1C11.I2lT Sc111'C111'1'. F3111 1'0w: 1f11w111'c1 Sc11111ic1t, 1N11lI'Q1ll'C'1 1x1lIl'1i. Lilxylllllll' S1'11111l. Luis S12lll111l'l'. XVC'l'lll'11l' SL'1lVV010XV, E1llIt'l' '1'1-1111-rt. 221111 1'0w: Bctty St1'VCllSOIl, Ibllllllll Vic-11. C2ll'lT1 V011 11011.l1llllI, Li11i1111 S17K'lK'C'I'. Syc1v111' '1'i111111. L011is1' Sc111111111. lst 1'0w: M111'i1y11 U11-l'1IlI2lll, 1111111 Sc-1111111111-1111. 1X12ll'j' 1.011 Stcltvr, 1JC1Ol'l'S Slrin-t1'11111-11'1', 1111111 V1111g111111. 101111 'I'i1s011. C110I'1kl Pitlik, Page 30 .SQ 00 unior add 4th row: Merle Blundell, Allen Kehsehull, Ralph Schultz, Thomas Nahnsen, james Menke, Ronald Harman, Barbara Wendell. 3rd row: Harlan WVcntzel, Roberta Kleikarnp, Dolores Buchholz, Helga Danunann, joan Gross, Dolores Freeman, Glenn Baumann. 2nd row: john Renter, Lucille Laedcr, Noel Roecler, Carol Grunst, Eunice Frick, Jeane Twomlmly, Otto Krueger. lst row: David Learman, Katherine Buehring, Dorothy Kuske, Alvina Gut-ttler, Marlene Bolte, Alenc Clark, Betty Piotter, Arthur Prcuss. Not pictured: Shirley llaertel, Arthur Diesing, Donald Israel, Henry Letter- man, Norman Schroeder. All of us can remember the days when We were Freshmen in High School. We looked forward with great anticipation to the time when we would be Seniors. This time has now arrived for our last Senior class in Concordiais High School. Beginning in the Fall of 1947, a class was dropped from the High School Department each year, and now only the Seniors remain. Since the group is rather small, it will be included in many of the College activities. We sincerely hope that the College student body of 1949-50 will succeed in making the High School welcome in all its activities and functions. Page 31 folding! graoluafionf emoriezi I .jdflna el' Song Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Hail to thee, Maroon and Gold, Here We stand, thy sons and daughters Thinking back to days of old, Days of joy and happy meetings Days of friendship and of love, As we stand before thy pillars, Hail, CONCORDIA, Hail! Page 32 R M K4 -fz5i.,,1 , . 1 U :ffm 713i5LZi.1 14? We M ,Q I A-4. 1,7 A -2 fh,, A -fa 9sfa21?gQ2if!, 35 qgfgfikiif lui-?fiQf5fi:iff?i fl- if WW wwf' wi Jag ew-ff,ff:g,gf f V. W, f ,Y , ,W M MM ' 1 ' aww Slpfembef 1948 Those first days at Concordia seem pretty long ago now. But it wasnit long before We fell into the daily pattern of life. We remember the Chapel Service after the morning classes. It was badly in need of repair when We first saw it, but one day in Spring we walked into a beautifully decorated chapel. We were all pretty happy about it. We remember the walk down to the dining hall and how We hungrily waited for the doors to open. Then our 4'Seinbuek,,, Bob Christian, would lead us in prayer. Page 34 Q we ,Mr gginri It wasn't long before we became accustomed ule of classes. Some of us were 21 bit bew curriculum at first, but we soon discovered how W to get sixteen hours of credit instead of fifteen. Page 35 to our st-In-d ildered by the new e were going 'S ,fx may L r 9 Un file griohron Football took over the sporting scene hut our first season in the Badger-Illini Conference Wasnit too successful as we Won 1 while losing 5. we if QW' 3riI row: Charles Sims James Hake NVilhur Degener Donald Kell Vincent Hohinan Carl Sehlueter Alfred Schleef VV. von Behren VValter Pankow Erie von Behren 2nd row: N. Engehreeht Coach Herman Zeinke Arthur Bathje Norhert Leesehe-rg Harvey Cerdes David Sehlie Rodney Sehahel Melvin Kiesehniek Bernard Geyer Frederick Bergman Emanuel Seehnan H. Schumacher Carl Strauh Manager Donald Dinkineyer Coach lst row: Cornelius Sieving Manager Victor Engehreeht Rohert Christian Ilerhert Arkehaner R. lNlorgenthaler Donald Brenner John Heiinold Vern Hinz Carl Christian Henry Bergman Frank Llll'fltl'Cl' uf R Q T Ei nl? Wflq 4 S 3364 Ukf' 5 .f'!f'f W li WH if Hsu Q.-aw, ,Rpt 3' iw? Ilomc-coming, with its pzmulc of floats, football gaum-. l rc . Soph tussle, llilllfllllxt. and luou-HW pussc-cl all too qllivklv. XXX- Olll mlm IIQIILIS lllll llumm hum to spcml tln mln 0n'leC0n'llfl9 joyccl having ' z If f ' fi 1 ' Q -u - with us. ime for inner The rush for food always Went on. -I NVe soon learned who did most of the eating. i We usually stopped ut the bulletin board after dinner to look for the dz1y's activities. Yes, we had enough activities to keep everyone busy. Page 33 u L ... s. we ,xdfAAfic Cjounci Standing: Robert Morgcnthaler, Herman VVentzel, Ralph Bickel, Donald Prahlow. Edward Schmidt, Charles lloger. Sitting: Victor Jungkuntz, Carl Stranh, jane Scheilnann, Carlos Messcrli, Audrey Frieseke, Ernest Winter, Frederick Brant-r. .gjfuclenf .fdffaird ounci Standing: Albert Heldt, Victor VVessel, Paul Crotclueschen, Herman Wentzcl, Alura Crewe, Ruth Schumacher, Antoinette Kuhhnan. Sitting: Eugene Voll, Norma NVukasch, james ltohc1'ts, Kenneth Markworth, Marie Zorn, Elizabeth Luecke. These two connnittees handled a large portion of our extra-cur- ricular activities. The Athletic Council with Prof. Lange directed our varsity and intra-mural athletic programs. The Student Affairs Coun- cil with Prof. Halter planned many of our social events and conducted st Series, which brought a variety of entertaining and the Public Intere educational programs. Page 39 A iriziion ,fdcfiuified roula Students were given the opportunity to take part in various aspects of mission work through the Mission Activities Croup. Many students participated in canvasses of neighboring commun- ities. Some conducted a Bible Class and Sunday School at the Cum- berland Mission. Others helped with recreational Work at the Lutheran Child XVelfare Association at Addison. Other projects included carol- ing during the Christmas season and a European Relief Program. A highlight for the entire student body was Mission Week, during which many speakers were brought to the College. Prof. Siegbert W. Becker served as faculty advisor. Page 40 Ze Cjoncor ia pfayerd The College Drama Club, which adopted the name of The Con- cordia Playersv during the year, presented two major productions, 'The Hasty Heartu and One Foot in Heavenf, The Hasty Heartv was presented at Lowell School in Oak Park and Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest. After presenting the play One Foot in Heavenn at Con- cordia, the Players traveled to Chicago and Villa Park, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Clarence Drews served as faculty advisor and capahly di- rected hoth productions. OF F ICERS: Edward Wittnier .,,,.... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i....,. . .,................ P resident George janke ,......., ,,,,.,... V ice-President Aaron Dohrmann .............. Treasurer Dolores Birrer , ,...,.. Secretary Page 41 Ns. ' PW ig , t '52 i 'F-N Q W . ' ' H gsfwf Q KX E525 Q If? W4 A 4 ff ,I ' x i QW? E A ig g si K wwf. ,. N fvyff. :Q '54 M., ., YVW pm W x wx we vga X . ew-swwifk A sgwfmisx. xiw ml W My X X X fr :N?wiNW'5t ,is . N y . 1f:':w?hT3E.:. fsit..fQi?5:i. 20l'lC0l 6h6L Under the direetion of Prof. Richard T. Hohifing the Concordia Band enjoyed another fine year. The Band provides instrninentui truin- ing for students who wiii ine euiied upon to lend Sillliilll' organizations in the future. Ilighiigiiting the year were the uninull Spring Tour and Home Coneert. The Home Concert was presented before Ll iurge erowd on time evening of our Dedication Day progruni. In addition the Band again led the Iloineeoining parade of iiouts through the streets of River Forest. lmgt-,1:3 Cdflfdid CAOIALL5 The Cantata Chorus was organixctl to givc all stnclcnts thc opportunity to stucly antl sing tht- lincst of choral music. Untlcr thc clircction of Mr. Carl W'alclschiniclt, thc 165 voicc chorus pre-scntccl two major conccrts. Uncc again wc wc-rc all thrillctl hy a stirring rcntlition ol' lianclclis Mess-iulz at thc annual Christmas conccrt. Thc chorus was acconipanictl hy an orchcstra composccl chictly of Concortlia stuclcnts. Thc Spring conccrt fcaturctl cxccrpts from Bachis Sl. Mul- flzcw Pa.s.s'ion and Coffs Time is the Best Time, a Bach Cantata. School chilclrcn from Clracc Luthcran School in ltivcr Forcst ancl St. Pauls Luthcran School in Nlclrosc Park joinccl the chorus in portions of this conccrt. In addition to thc major conccrts, thc chorus also appcarctl at St. Paulis Church in Nlclrosc Park and joinccl in thc musical thanksgiving at the spring clctlication of our ncw lilmrary ancl girls clorrnitory. UFl4'lCflfllS Ct-orgc Schroctlcr , , , Prcsiclcnt Donald Sagchorn , ,,,,,,, ,, , , ,cYicc-llrcsitlcnt llosc Nlaric Kniclxcllwin ,Sccrctary Cflillortl llaltcr , , ,,,, , liihrarian Pagc -1,1 ,ff I I I I I 'rf 3rd royv: Milton Pingel. Carl Straub, Di all NV'l rni c 1 cox, Edward Brackinan, Frederick ltlonier, Gerhard Best-l, Alan Steinberg, Robert Christian, Paul Crotclucsclicn. 2nd row: Donald Pralilow, Floyd ltolnring, Norma NVukasch, Audrey Nolltz, Shirley Blast-li. Nancy Glass, Ruth St-lunnaclier, Antoinette Kuhlinan, Eleanor Clam-ss, Dorothy Kragc, Edward Kirst. lst row: Victor Jllllglilllltl. Gwendolyn Koss, james ltobcrts, Alfred St-lilm-f, George jaulw. Roland Mueller, Paul Poliland, Eugene Sattlcr. .ww .gpaecfafor The student paper, The Spectator, Was published every three weeks as a medium of student expression. The oflice was a den of ac- tivity as each publication date approached, and one could always hear the question, i'Who,s going down to the printer'?v George Janke and Alfred Schleef served as Editor and Associate Editor, respectively. The annual Spectator Banquet honored Professor Scaer in his fifth year as faculty advisor. Page 45 FE if Page 46 .x449Aa The CU Club, com- posed of students who received the athletic monogram, served to promote interest in thc athletic activities of the school. One of the many projects was the inauguration of Lu- theran School Chil- dreu's Day, when children of the Chi- cago area were guests of the Cn Club at one of the football games. SIQC The Scientific llc- search Club studied the scientific develop- ments of the day. Dr. -lohn Klotz served as faculty advisor. Robert Nitz Edgar Roth Victor Messerli Robert Trusheim Dr. john Klotz VValter Kittel Ralph Biclcel VVilliam Lcvcnhagen VVilliam Ziesemer Donald Holste ff te ,wc The International Relations Cluh studicd developments in contemporary, domestic and loreign allairs. Sponsoring a nuinher of guest speakers and presenting many discussions, they made all ol us more aware of the world around us. 2nd row: Elmer Teinert. Rosalie Krueger, Clen Christensen, Alfred Schleelh, Elizabeth Steven- son, Royce Ileitineyer, jane Scheiniann, Melvin Kieschnick, Eugene Voll. lsl row: Alan Steinberg, Gwendolyn Koss, Richard Blk-se, Lloyd Foerster, Audrey Starck, Alura Crewe, Ulla The Veterans Cluh promoted veterans' interests under the C. I. Bill of Rights. One of the clulfs projects for the year was the landscaping around the new lihrary and girls' ClUI'lllltUl'y. llenry Bergman and his crew with rakes and shovels were a familiar sight after school and on Saturdays. 5th row: john Bleeke, Beldon Bersch. Eugene Voll, Carl Schlueter, Dr. Albert lluegli, Alfred Schleef, Carl Mueller, llerhert Leiuhos. 4th row: Edward XVittnier, Alhert llogner, Ralph Heinlie, Kenneth Marting, Laird Ehlerl, Ehner Teinert. 3rd Ernest Sheldon. :Znd l,aWrence Meinlen, liahel Newliirk. B 1 Donald Brenner, Vern llinz, Raymond Schultz, lsl row: Elmer Lisch, Henry erg.,inan, Darrel Raymond. Page 47 row: Victor Schuler, Paul Crotelueschen, Hohert Epp, Arthur Square, Royce lleitnieyer, row: NVilhert Frank, jack Middendorf, Edwin Zielske, Earl Dopson, Richard Beecher, Katheiinc llll4'llI'llIQ, Leroy Laeclcr. Valerie Allu-rs. lanies Menlie. l,el't to Right: Nlelvin Zilx. Katherine lluelningl. Xlartin llatlel. liolancl Coll, George Nlartineli. Leroy l,an-cler. Arlene 1,1-nlnei'. jaelc Crcising. Davifl Learman. Sara Kaste. illlllllllvfllll,ll'mlPll'l, 'l igA .SICAOOX gxfra-Gcrricufar gommiffec The Ext1'a-curricular Committee consistecl of two memhers from the junior ancl Senior Classes. The cluty of this committee was to plan the social functions of the High School. Highlighting the yca1 s events were the Christmas Pageant and the roller-skating parties. jk' j0Flll'Yl The Forum was organized to give stuclents the opportunity to cliscuss per- tinent prohlems of the clay. Almost any suhject, from eclucational trends to current events. might hecome the topic of the evening, Page 48 rw ..... Av MJGAAGF Uagtlf' Scrving to acquaint stuclcnts with thc Churclrs youth program and also ' V ' ' ' l f-ll iwshi 7 Was tht- High School providing opportunity for C,l1I1Stldl1 SGINICG ant t 4 1 Wfalthcr League. yfnp ony The Symphony Cluh was formccl to promotc hcttcr apprcciation of classical music. Music lovers gatlwrccl to hear their favorite Works and cxchangccl iclcas ' ' ' ' ' 1 cl their symphonics. Thc cluh sponsorccl ill CllSCllSSl0IlS of Ifltllly LOIUPOSCIS Ill frcqucnt visits to thc Chicago Symphony Pop Conccrts. Pagc -19 inefi ana! more ined After supper we would often make a trip to the Parcel Post room to get that precious package from home, hoping Mother realized we were always hungry. There were always plenty of lines to stand in. At the beginning of a quarter we lined up at the bookstore for a new supply of printed knowledge. We had great hopes then. Page 50 QM H5124 sro- .S?uc!enf 3646 ing During the third or fourth year of college each student spends twelve weeks in an activity known as Student Teaching. Three half days and two full days of each week are designated for this work. During this course the prospective teacher has the opportunity to observe, participate and teach, and to study various schools and school systems. Chief training center is the Campus School of Grace Church. In addition to this laboratory school, student teachers are scheduled to observe approximately ten different types of schools in Chicagoland. These schools range from one room to larger schools, both public and private. Special schools and other teachers college laboratory schools are also visited. During this year a new station wagon was made available for the off-campus trips. Since the schoolyear 1943-1944, the demand for teachers has increased to the extent that many undergraduate students were placed into service as supply teachers. From 1944 through 1949, Concordia has made available more than 445 undergraduates as supply teachers in addition to 280 graduates. Concordia has also given partial or emergency training courses to more than 170 ministerial students from our sister Concordias, and to over 350 non-Concordia young men and women who were sent by their congregations to Concordia for emergency summer training. Three summer training schools were maintained this summer for special training. Dr. Albert V. Maurer administers the training program as Director of Student Teaching and Teacher Placement. Page 51 'QW 1' N h.: H, 2 -:A X -iv, 'ii i 5 r f .. . Q 5 3, M 3 y . X J Q fi , W' , -iz: - Q ' 13 glue gixoclud Finally those of ns who were living in the gym were able to move into tlic new girls, dormitory. It had boon 21 long hard wait, lint we felt it was well Wortliwliile when wc saw our new rooms. Page 52 Ml' ell! Seeing Mouse Ladendorf cleaning up was a familiar sight. We liked our new facilities for washing clothes. Since we now had to go outside to go to meals and classes, a coat rack was set up in the music building. Page 53 oy Week The lobby of girls' lulll crowded place on NVRI S R1 weekends. Sometimes there were llecklers. but we all en- joyecl them. The corridors were still ll good meeting place uftel supper. Page 54 H91 QQ 'P if acid! NYitll or witllmlt pillows. wx- had ll good Hmm ut our lwtwocll-ql1u1'tvr sknli putws. It was thc- girls' turn at our aumuul l clmmry Squliu lluwkins' Ilarty. Ninv ol-loc-lx XV2lStllUSif.1llill for tln- rush fUc1klllllDllS Corm-r. Pugv 55 s On flue Courf VVith Winter, basketball took over the focal point. NVe were all quite proud of our college team as they Won 16 and lost only 4, taking second place in the Conference. The Cougars retained the Milwaukee- River Forest trophy, and scored a thrilling victory over Concordia Seminary of St. Louis. Standing: Clnn-lt-s llogvr, Maiiagc-rg liclward SL-lnnidt, Asst. Nlaiiage-rg Ralph Bit-kt-l, llarold Coeglm-in, liolwrt Bl'llt'Ilillg, David clUllllllL'I', Donald Dink- im-yvr, Coach. lim-cliiig: David Sclilie, Artlun' Batlijo, Donald Kr-ll, Vernon Doelirinan, Cuen- tlivi' llerzog, llaryey Cerdr-s, Edward Braeknnui. jlle J6ffena 'l'hv othm' half of thc Coiicolxiizi huskcthzlli coinhinution wus the High School tivc. Thcii' uggrcssivc play always supplied ns with plenty oi' action. Thc scrappy squad coached hy Mr. Norhcrt Engc-hrccht compiled il rc-corci of sc-vm-n victorics against fivc dcfcuts. l'11Lim' 57 Ki 'nu- St-nnliiigx Ilonnlcl Ui'hnc'h. lll1lIl1lLfi'l', liit-linrml I'innoxx lloxtl C lINi1llNLIlllL,ll Illlll slilltl vw A 'wx-.,v.11rwN1 K. ., xogm-l, linlph Svhnltz, VIVIIUIIIJS Nalhnsvn, Ollo 'lIl'f l'l', Norlu-rl i'iIlLft'i3l'A't'ill, 4-onvh. iXllC'l'llllY'1 Ianns-S xlt'llhQ', lffilllhlfll lCllg4-him-lit, r- . laiox I lkCi1'Ii, Ihlllllili l.l'm'x'1-, Alnvlx cul't'Ihllljl, iilvnii liln-rin ihi, Concord ia COLLEGE CHEERLEADERS: Roselyn Newman Paul Brauer Carl XVitt .loan Tilson HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS: Lorraine Rehstoek Clarence Rakow janet Mertes The High School scores another victory. mai, of f We always liked to do a lot of yelling at our games, and both the college and high school teams gave us something to shout about. Many of us spoke in a different pitch the next clay, hut we always felt it was worth it. Page 58 Toneh Football V0llf'Yl1i1ll jk s9I'ltI CLl'l'lMl CL Selle Our intramural program was rolling along throughout the year. VVe startecl with touch foothall, movecl to volley- hall, and finally to haskethall, where two leagues gave everyone a chance to play. The Juniors took the class tournament after a thrilling hattle with the Freshmen. The fellows and gals joined in a fine mixed volleyball league where the competition was always keen. Then there were the howling leagues, one for the girls and one for the hoys, with a new tournament opening each quarter. Page 59 oligkfef Womenfd There was always a Wide variety for all tastes. The thing We en- joyed most was the thought that When the day was drawing to a Close, We could iinish it oft nicely with a game of checkers, Chess, or ping pong. wwm ,WV Page eo qw, omen 3 .f4fAAfic Organizafion WR- had ll busy ycur ill thc XV. A. O. A bowling Ilxilgllf' ODOIIUCI ill thc' full and C0lItilIlll'll tl11'o11gl1o11t thc your. Thu' lJ2lSkl'tl72lH t0lll'llil- Illl'llf Cin spitc of scvcral CilSll2lItil'SD and thc- v0Hc'yl1z1H ICZIQIIC kcpt us busy cluring tlu- wintcr 111o11tl1s. Flurly riscrs c11jc1ycd ca111pfi1'c-cookccl llll'kllS on our two l11'cz1kf11st hikes. Spring l11'c111gl1t softlmull and tennis into o111'p1'c1gm111. Page' 61 me Jacked uxidarg Cjkrizifmazi puffy yudfije Cjlzeer Mr. and Mrs. Santa for the children. T110 Cmicouliu Male Octct grectvd us with Christmas melodies. NVQ all joined in sing- ing carols led by Ken Murkwortlm. Page G2 A M Claus a1'1'ix'ed with gifts A 5 vu Wi? Q!'l'.5AI1I0l1lJ Alitcr thc progrznn wc all niovccl to the table of rctreshmcnts which thc- laclics had prc-paired for ns. NVQ had 21 fine evening, and we suppose our hosts know that thc Way to 21 C30llCOI'Cll2lHlS heart is through his stomach. Czrififmagi pagealzl Thx' Hrst and third grzulc of Crucc School trcutecl ns with ll finc Christinas Pageant in one of our hi-weekly asscinhly programs. VVC will long rcineinhcr thc enthusizlsni and sincerity thcsc little pcoplc clisplayccl in telling ns the Christmas Story. Pago 623 67 fx. if sg 4 1 ZQLCL .Again It fc-lt good to come luck, oven to vor- spiolsn and hucking. Tho HfllCIlSCSU sn-mm-d to lmve more mst and for the first time scmmwd to know what 'ktourw mewlnt. Thcn tlwrc were the bull scssious. NVQ tow into L'YCI'ytl1iI1g, from Pcstulozzi to Yishinsky. Page 64 jAl 0lflgA !AQ Min GI' As: s K !,,,,uf Q sl Sa 111 W., -...si ' NV1' 1-1111111 still fi1111 1 H1111' 101' s111i11's l1lll'- . 1 . . N 1 lllg 11111' st1111y pc1'11111. 1 . . s Mm W4 '1'111- 1111111 S1-1111111 XV111t111'r 111'llglI1' 111'- g1111iz1-11 ll 1111s111't111111 11111111 111111 1'11t1'1'1'11 t111- 111'ig1111111'11111111 1'11111'1'11 11'll1llI1'. A1'11i1' 1511t11j1 s 1'1'p 15111111 1111111-11 l'1ly11IlIl 111111 1111-1111111 to t111' 1-11111-rs 111111 y1-Ils 111 il 11115111-t111111 51111111-. , P11310 65 i Co-ajclucafion tion among other t ing , h ors whirl, h' s made electric raz Co-educa , water Colne out of faucets, and gentlemen s ine. We missed our social room, but the lobby wasn't too bad for a substitute. Good night. Thanks for a wonderful timef' Page 66 C0lflI f5 dI'l6! Gflfleffi Tennis enthusiasts, refusing to let the sport die at Concordia along with the courts, donned their sweat clothes and worked out on neighboring courts at the first sign of spring. A schedule was drawn up, and the Cougar netmen played well in a ditlicult schedule. The track season was very successful as the cindermen scored 7 victories in 10 meets under Coach Norbert Engebrecht. Three school records were broken with Robert Christian, Victor Messerli and Emanuel Seelman accomplishing the feat in the two mile, discus throw, and 440 yd. dash, respectively. Page 67 On fke liamon Spring brought a host of baseball hope- fulls to Coach Carl VV8.lClSCllI'l1lClt and after a difficult sched- ule the Concordia nine emerged with a record of 6 victories against 7 defeats. Page 68 wap gkincl flue .gzenefi Nlr. uncl Mrs. llohmunls friendly smile and gooclnigl1t whilc- wc signm-cl in was onc of the many things that gave- C. T. C. thc nhomvy tonchf, Thi- lmukor cvrtuinly knvw thc sc-crct of nmking goocl collvv cake. Wfallv lXlischnicl4 and his hurcl working kitchen stall workccl irc than four hunclrecl of us from morning until cvclliiig to kc-cp mc thunk youu to them vcry happily fed. XVe clon't got a chance to say oft:-n. hut we always will I'l'II1t'll1lX'I' them. Page 69 Elaine! flue .Shen Q6 Standing : Mr. Nels .on, Mr. Colz, Gilbert Colz. Insert: Elna lhnnpey. Another group engaged in the job of making our lives more pleas- ant was the maintenance crew. Sending up heat on one of those cold mornings, making sure there Was plenty of hot water for a good shower, and repairing that broken window were some of the services of the maintenance crew. Also noticeable were the many improvements on the campus due to the labors of this group. We will not soon forget the happy smile and cheerful hello of Popv Golz. Mr. Israel, not pictured above, was also a member of this industrious group. Not to be forgotten in this respect are the many students who served the school on a part-time basis, both those who worked steadily and those who rose up to help in preparation for special occasions. Tribute must also be given to the entire student body, who willingly participated in the school Work Program. Page 70 l si... 5 Standing: Priscila Keup, Ccorge Junko, Ernest Sheldon, Lloyd Fon-rsttr lhom is Ciesehen, Kenneth Markvsorth, Carlos Mt-sscrli, Paul Crotclncsnhtn l nth von Behren, Melvin Kiesehnick, llerbert Arkebaucr, Fred Bergm ui lla mx Bergman, Lois Streufcrt. Sitting: Mrs. Laura Maclwnsen, Supervisor of NVomcn, Arnold Bntlijt ltobut Christian, Arlette Isenbt-rg, llabt-1 Newkirk, Dr. Albert Ilut-gl IJ in t Students. .S?lfLJ8l'lt .SZl'lCLfQ As we look back upon the 1948-49 school year, we cannot but lot our minds dwell upon the new Student Association. This was the first year under this new form of student government, which was organized to broaden the scope of student-initiated activities. And we believe it was a successful year, for interest in student government was always high. The governing body of the Student Association was the Student Senate which consisted of the President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairman of the Menis Council, Chairman of the Womenis Council, Chairman of the Student Affairs Council, Chairman of the Athletic Council, and two Representatives from each class. The editors of the Spectator and Pillars served as advisory members. Dr. Huegli and Mrs. Mackensen also were advisory members. The Student Senate passed such legislation as would promote student welfare. The annual election with its colorful campaigns was a high-point of student interest in government. Page 71 Standing: Norma Klaus, Ruth Campbell, Virginia Moll, Monica Klammer, Albertina Rosen, Marilyn Hagen, Royce Reitmeyer, Carl Mueller, Armond Sclioot, Werner von Bcliren, Ralph Hcinke. Sitting: Eunice Hartlmn, Mildred Hotius, Lydia Kietzmann, Priscila Keup, Melvin Kieselmick, Ernest VVintcr, Herbert Lcinlios, George Schroeder. 7 7 en A an Mimen A ounci The Menis and VVomen,s Councils, with the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Women as advisors, have authority to supplement and carry out the rules for the dormitories. They are elected to their oflices by the students. The representatives on the Councils, called floor bucksi' in the menis dormitory, do what they can to make life more pleasant. Being responsible for the condition of their respective floors, members of the Councils made daily inspections of our rooms. Some of us were oc- casionally reminded that our rooms could be kept a little cleaner. But we all knew that everything was much more pleasant when things were in tip-top shape. The Councils, under faculty supervision, also set the hours at which We were to return to Concordia after that evening trip to Lake Street or Chicago. It is to the Council members We went for that late leave when We wanted a few extra hours, or for that Weekend leave when We Wanted to see the folks again. Page 72 Stindmg., Ltroy Lieder, Carol Crunst, Ceorgc Martinek, Irene Btrlxn M lx n Lilz, Doris Brauer. Sitting Nlrs Lxuri Mackcnscn, Dean of Women, Allen Reb- sthull jlclx Crcising, Valerie Albers, Prof. Walter O. lxrutt Dt in ot High School. ,Mg .Sz 00 .gzaclenf Counci The High School Student Council is the governing body of the High School. Its members are elected by the High School student body. Prof. W. O. Kraeft and Mrs. Laura Mackensen serve as advisors. The Council passes such legislation as promotes the student wel- fare, and also serves as the governing body of dormitory life. lack Creising ably served as President of the Student Council. This was the final year for this governing body, as the remainder of the High School student body voted to become a part of the Student Association next year and live under its government. The history of High School student government thus comes to an end. Through the years, its accomplishments have been many and have made attendance at Concordia High School a pleasure. It is in tribute to all those who through many years have Worked to promote High School student government that We write this final chapter. Page 73 WN wk 5. X. E2iQ,im? ,.g.5L,.3,mV,m Page- T1 EARLY PREPARATION Many young Lutherans of the Synodical Conference are prepar- ing for their Iife's work by obtaining an education. Some of them also have the foresight to prepare for their financial security through the purchase of A.A.L. life insurance, which is designed to meet their present and future needs. For complete information regarding our plans of life insurance, communicate with an A.A.L. field representative or write to the Home Office. - Insurance in Force Over S450,000,000 Ledger Assets Over S'l00,000,000 Legal Reserve Life Insurance Exclusively for Synodical Conference Lutherans Aid Association For Lutherans HOME OFFICE: APPLETON, WISCONSIN I Page 75 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CCNCORDIA TEACHERS COLLEGE Women's Auxiliary P A CONVENIENT BANK ron srumsms Many students will recognize this interior. We are always glad to cash checks for you, and to carry your checking and savings ac- counts, even though small. QA modest charge is made on checking accounts under S300.j Come in and get acquainted. OAK PARK TRUST 81 SAVINGS BANK Lake and Marion Streets Member Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Hours 8 to 2 - Saturdays 8 to 12 ow you can irwedf in greafer Aalalainedd The investments you make in happiness-in- vestments in kindness, gratitude, in religious meditation, in good books, in friends, in ap- preciation of the beauties of nature, art, and music, are the investments that increase in value with the passing of years. These are the invest- ments that pay the highest dividends in human happiness, in spiritual contentment, in peace of mind. Have you ever stopped to consider that Con- cordia Publishing House is your Synod-owned investment house ? That C.P.H. , as it is affectionately called by thousands, is a repository of beautiful Bibles, faith-strengthening prayer books and books of devotion, hymn books, novels, inspiring record albums, famous full color re- ligious paintings, distinctive wall mottoes and plaques, Christian novelty items? When you 'gift' yourself or others with one of the above Bible-centered items, you are in- vesting in spiritual values, in deeper Bible knowl- edge, in a more wholesome philosophy of life, in the richest treasures of the human mind and spirit. As investors in the world's largest publishing house devoted exclusively to religious publishing, we thank you for your past patronage and en- courage you to write us for all your future religious supplies. Whenever you are in St. Louis, be sure to visit us. And while here, take an interesting guided tour of your publishing plant. CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE St. Louis 'I8, Missouri Page 77 i PHONES: MOnroe 6-4673 - 6-4674 MEILAHN BROS. 900-906 N. PAULINA STREET CHICAGO 22, ILLINOIS MANUFACTURERS SCHOOL AND LIBRARY FURNITURE To you Graduates we extend our most cordial congratulations upon the completion of your studies at River Forest. Accept our best wishes for a long span of pleasant and effective service in the Church. By virtue of Synod's direction and by the grace of God you have been trained and prepared to minister unto the youth of the Church, the Lambs of the Lord Jesus Christ. Entrust the days of your retirement, under God's guidance, to Synod by ioining the Pension Fund as soon as you have entered upon your work. Your personal participation in the Fund, matched by your employer's payments, will assure you a good pension at your retirement after age 65. It will also protect you in the event of your disability before retirement age. Your widow, too, will be cared for. The Graduate Subsidy will make participation much easier during the first four years of service. We anticipate your early participation in Synod's Pension Fund. The BOARD OF SUPPORT AND PENSIONS 228 Woodstock Street Crystal Lake, Illinois Page 78 THE LITTLE GIFT SHOP RENTAL LIBRARY GIFTS AND PARTY GOODS GREETING CARDS AND HOSIERY Phone Village 3023 II05 Chicago Ave. OAK PARK, ILL. Phone Village 'l470-7'l Res. Phone Forest 2938 TYPEWRITERS - ADDING MACHINES STATIONERY NU-WAY TYPEWRITER SERVICE Bought ' Sold ' Rented ' Repaired III3 Chicago Avenue CHAS. CASSIDY OAK PARK CHARLOTTE'S CATERING SERVICE Weddings and Banquets our specialty All equipment furnished Open faced and Tier sandwiches Sandwich loaves - cocktail bars and glasses Punch bowls and cups to rent. 7215 Madison Forest 5677 Forest Park THE TOLOFF STUDIO who made the portraits in this book wish to thank the faculty for 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 I'l4O LAKE STREET OAK PARK, ILLINOIS Page 79 ht? Iv.: 9 Y EE V EEEE- ur ,argl n UNM, ,MM-M? V A ,YV