Luther College - Pioneer Yearbook (Decorah, IA)

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ni In looking back over the SPORTS year we believe that Luther has had its share of thrills and hard-fought contests. Although the won-loss column of the football team wasn't too impressive in itself, the Norsemen gave a good account of themselves in every appear- ance. Even with 33 different men injured dur- ing the season, the team was a hard-fighting one with plenty of spirit. jerry Olsen, giant guard, made all-conference. Basketball brought Luther its greatest team in the history of the school with the Norsemen winning 20 of their 25 games and remaining undefeated on the home floor. Judge Veglahn set a new school scoring record with 404 points in 25 games. The team itself won more games in one season than any other Luther squad. The Norse cindermen turned in a better than average season. In four meets they fin- ished Hrst in one, took seconds in two and ranked seventh in a I3 team conference meet. Outstanding on the track were Bravick and Taylor in the 440 and Grant in the hurdle events. Baseball proved itself to be average but quite interesting. All in all, it was a better than average season for the Luther sports fans with the promise of an even better year next season.

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Just for you . . . In addition to the strictly social societies Luther also has several DEPARTMENTAL CLUBS, which are primarily intended for those students interested in special fields of work. Students with a yen for biology can find an outlet for their talents in the Linhe Biological Society, headed this year by Bruce Harstad, presidentg Donald Bravick, treasurer, and Charlene Fadness, secretary. Dr. Karl E. Goell- ner served as faculty advisor. Test tube and formula lovers are members of Sheel Chemistry Club, which has had a period of inactivity during the war and only this year has interest been revived. Latin or Greek-minded students are eligible for membership in the Classical Club. With the purpose of maintaining an interest in the cul- ture of the ancient world and in preserving an interest in the classics, this club operates under the advisorship of Mr. R. A. Haatvedt. With Miss Emily Frank as their advisor and Betty Anderson as their president, Phi Theta Theta members have met twice monthly to discuss their plans, problems and activities as prospective teachers in the elementary de- partment. Other officers were Evelyn Rolfs, program chairmang Lorraine Bergland, vice president, Marilyn Trytten, secretaryg and Elaine jorgenson, treasurer. ' xl .G l . '. .:. ' f M . N , .MO-MH: X X - --. . ' .' , ,V f is X 22' ff ' 2- is a -RE A .P ' ilj lgig ivi S xg ' lr i .wlljtx X I - 1 ,1 . Tqgfih-5 i Ptah , Q .. - i s ' what ' ' A , Z 'fi ,kv 1,7 IJ , 3 ii, 5 is Q ' ll' i 7-ii X. 5- U' :N ik E V '4 I, .XX X X58 QR . 'Er - ' Mes: -- K f f? Y - ffl I kg . V '-' it .e . j C X tri. f Q? A, I 'l, : o Ulnffmh 5'h-sa:.'m'5 Rah! Rah! Luther . . . Hot dogs . . . cokes . . . programs . . . you won't know what's going on unless you've got a program and you won't enjoy the game unless you know what's going on. And so goes a typical evening at a Luther basketball or football game with blue-sweatered ATH- LETES gaining prowess in the art of sales- manship. Organized in 1919 with the purpose of aid- ing the athletic department with material gifts, the L C lub has been very active on campus this year. The hot dogs and cokes so avidly devoured by sports fans are all a part of the club's project of managing concessions at ath- letic events to promote activities. As a result of persistent efforts and hard work, the club purchased a movie camera last year for the analysis of football games and recently install- ed a new score board in the gymnasium. Any man who earns one letter is eligible for membership in the L Club. The presiden- tial office, which honor goes to the man who has earned the most letters, was held jointly by Rufe McDowell and Norm Everson, who tied for high letter man. Others in official capacity were William Fure, secretary, and Henry Sordel, treasurer. Coach Hamlet Peter- son is advisor for this group of athletic pro- digies. Physical education classes aren't the only time and place for athletic activities among Luther coeds. With an organization such as the W omeu's Athletic Association and its aim- To foster among the girls at Luther College interest and participation in athletics, to increase physical elliciency, and to develop a higher degree of sportsmanship and school spirit - it can readily be seen that the women at Lu- ther are interested in sports. Each year the WAA arranges for intra- mural tournaments in volleyball, basketball and badminton. Hikes, picnics and skating parties are also a part of the WAA program. This year the organization purchased two tobog- gans for the use of the students. Membership is open to any girl who parti- cipates in the activities. Retiring otlicers in- clude Betty Coxson, president, Margaret Nel- son, vice presidentg Alice Michelson, secretaryg Christabel Adix, publicity chairmang Charlene Fadness, treasurer, Marie Holmen, recording secretaryg and Lorraine Stevenson, chairman of intramural activities. Advisor is Miss Myrtle Stokke.

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Kicking off . . . The 1946 Norse football squad, under the tutorage of Hamlet Peterson, ended its season with a three win and six loss record for nine games. It took the Norse to the sixth scheduled game before they cracked the winners column. In those first five losses, the N orsemen dropped some close ones, but lacked the necessary punch to come through in the final stages of the games. Coach Peterson awarded 29 letters for the season: co-captains H. Settje and A. Ward, C. Larson, H. Torgerson, H. Haugo, D. Strom, N. Davis, H. Sordel, M. Mathre, E. Pritz, O. Ulvilden, W. Fure, J. Bernatz, O. Storvick, E. Nelson, A. Veglahn, J. Olsen, K. Bey, G. Ol- sen, E. Tikal, P. Hanson, E. Hracek, O. Bergs- rud, C. Hjermstad, V. Knourek, D. Gordon, J. Graven, S. Brenton, W. Fischer. Manager was C. Whiting and trainer, H. H jermstad. The I947 Norsemen football squad was plagued throughout the season by old man in- jury. No fewer than 33 different men were sent to the bench because of injuries during the course of the season, with the majority of the injuries coming in the first half of the season. Not only were the injuries unfortunate for the men sustaining them, but Coach Robert Bungum in his initial year as head man was faced constantly with a change of personnel due to the injuries. At the close of the season an all-freshmen squad with a few exceptions was carrying the brunt of the attack. This is probably the one good thing that came out of the otherwise lean yearg Luther will have a great number of seasoned sophomores next year. .E-J The only Norse victory came on Homecom- ing day with a I3-6 win over Augsburg. Pass- ing by Gordon and Graven and running by Opheim, Grant and Bernatz set up the first Norse score. Bernatz plunged over from the two yard line. The final scoring attack featur- ed the fine rurming of Jim Olsen, who climaxed the drive by going three yards for the touch- down. The tie game of the season came against Simpson College. The experts rated Simpson two to three touchdowns better than Luther. However, when the final gun sounded it was o-0. The Norse dominated play that day and went inside the Redmen's five yard line once and penetrated the I0 yard stripe twice. The highlights of the game were Wally Grant's 47 yard run, and the passing combination of La- Verne Bredeson to Ken Peters. In the final game of the year, Luther drop- ped a 19-7 decision to Central at Pella. The highlight of the game was Grant's 74 yard dash to the only Norsemen score in the first period. Special mention should go to the fine play of such linemen as Jerry Olsen, Vern Knourek and Olin Storvick. Jerry Olsen was selected as a guard on the All-Iowa Conference team. Jerry Bernatz, Grant, Graven, Gordon, Brede- son, Lloyd Hammer, Kenny Bey and Jim Olsen did the heavy work in the backfield. Coach Bungum awarded 31 letters: L. Anderson, C. Aschim, O. Aspenson, R. Benson, B. Bergs- rud, J. Bernatz, K. Bey, L. Bredeson, W. Bur- strom, Capt. N. Davis, G. Dieter, A. Eggle- son, D. Gordon, W. Grant, J. Graven, L. Ham- mer, J. Hanson, C. H jermstad, R. Johnson, O. Jordahl, V. Knourek, G. Olsen, Jerry Olsen, Jim Olsen, Les Olson, L. Opheim, K. Peters, D. Storvick, O. Storvick, D. Swendsen and T. Thompson. Managers were Robert Dieseth and Harris H jermstad. SEASON SCORES Won - 1 Lost - 7 Tied -- 1 Luther - 0 North Dakota U. - 14 Luther - 0 Loras - 27 Luther - 7 St. Olaf -- 26 Luther - 13 Augsburg - 6 Luther -- 0 Upper Iowa - 13 Luther - 0 Dubuque - 13 Luther - 20 Wartburg - 27 Luther - 0 Simpson - 0 Luther - 7 Central - 19 1 INDIVIDUAL SCORING! NINE GAMES A ' , 'rn PAT ro TP Gordon, qb. .... 1 4 0 10 grantt hlinb ....... 3 S erna z, 1 . ..... . I . 'I K Burstrom, e. ...... 1 0 0 6 ll Ult 1 I Bredeson, fb. .... 1 0 0 6 , K W is it ','ilf,lOlsen, Jim, nb. .... 1 o 0 6 1 l al if .fl 4 hl.fshl'e' 1' Swendson, e. ..... 1 0 0 6 yf bjiuglt' jgmjgqj N1 MM. , 5.2 Thompson, hb. .... 0 1 0 1 .1 l A J ' '- '- '- - Aiiil-irmllf.'tafL'lltfil 7 5 o 47