Luther College - Pioneer Yearbook (Decorah, IA)

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Homecoming weekend encom- passed the history of Luther College. It represented 112 years of academ- ics, faculty and students. The return- ing alumni brought back to Luther the essence of the historical back- ground ofthe college. Memories filled the overcast fall weekend with the thoughts of the old college daysf' The physical plant, the cam- pus green, the courses, the customs, the students change with each pass- ing year, but homecoming recalls the founding traditions that made Luther the educational institution of 1974. Alumni observed the current students and activities and savored I2 l-I NG 1972 DAYS OF P!-KQV the past that Luther gave them, and the present enrollment watched the older, more worldly graduates in an attempt to perceive themselves in the days of the future of Luther Col- lege. Homecoming was a time to review oneself in the past, and pro- ject the present moments into the course of the history of the future. People seek only a temporary estab- lishment in Luther College, Luther seeks a permanence in the days of future past. Tommie Turvold of Mason City was crowned queen, to preside over the Homecoming festivities. Her court of princesses were: Marilyn Morse, Spring Valley, Minn., lune Carnsworthy, Prarie du Chien, Wisc., lady-in-waiting Cris Ziemann, Hudson, Wisc., Leslie Smith, Cedar Rapids, Susan Curtis, Mauston, Wis- consin. lay Christianson mastered the order of ceremonies. Special music was performed by the Varsity band, Madrigal Singers and Dave Tangen.

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.4 The Pages, a rock group, played for the Homecoming dance follow- ing the Coronation ceremonies. Nei- ther an escort or formal attire were imperative to attend, but still, the dance did not host an unusually numerous crowd. The weather was not the most Darius Brubeck Ensemble were the feature big name concert. The musi- cal presentation showed a variety of jazz, modern jazz and rock, unres- trained by the historical barriers of time. The Festival worship service emphasized the spiritual life at Luther and in the community of alumni. Dr. David W. Preus, presi- dent of the American Lutheran Church, conducted the service. Closing the weekend of events was the Homecoming Concert. Fred Nyline and Weston Noble directed the Concert Band and Nordic Choir. Memories were put away to resume the task of the present, at least until Homecoming197-4. desirable but rain didn't fall enough to prevent the traditional parade and football game. President Farwell was the marshal of the procession which featured the royal court, several floats, guest bands and the Decorah Kiltees. Later that day, the Luther Norse- men suffered the blows of the Cen- tral Dutchmen. Both the offense and defense Central showed itself supe- rior to the desperate struggle of Luther. Central racked up an impos- ing 32 points, and Luther failed to score. lt was not a festive afternoon. Two Generations of Brubeck, featuring Dave Brubeck and the T3