Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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LYDERS WILSON Nationally known for his work as director of the Midland PI Cappella Choir is Professor Oscar Lyders. This year the choir was engaged in a 4,400-mile tour of eight western states, and the Oratorio Chorus, under his direction, traveled in Nebraska and Kansas. Another major activity was the presentation of The Messiah last December in Fremont. Under the guidance of Willard ]. Congreve, the piano department was engaged in a vigor- ous program of activities for the year, includ- ing several public appearances of his own as well as several student recitals. Mr. Congreve also sponsored Kappa Phi fraternity, the Men's Dorm Board and Student Court. Credit for producing one of the best bands, as well as one of the finest orchestras, in Mid- )J(uAic CONGREVE FORSBERG land history goes to Carl E. Forsberg. The violin professor also presented several talks and slides of his 1947 tour of Scandinavia. He sponsors Sigma Rho fraternity. Assisting as instructor in piano and voice was Miss Priscilla Wilson, who also helped direct the Oratorio Chorus in its presentation of The Creation. Helping to enhance the beauty of Midland was one of the work categories of Miss Anna Kreinheder. professor of art. Students under her direction decorated for several Midland parties and made postors advertising them. She had on display on the third floor of the Ad Building the work of her students. M KREINHEDER The Forsbcrg-Con- greve violin - piano toam presented 17 outstate programs, a college recital and several Fremont pro- grams this year. Page 23

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ZEIDERS Dr. Harold L. Zeiders again served as head of the mathematics department. Numbered among his other activities are those of faculty athletic business manager, chairman of the athletic committee and sponsor of the Wynn fraternity. Assisting in the mathematics department this year was R. L. Moenter, another instructor serving his first year at Midland. Science Mathematics Dr. Zeiders was Midland's oi ciont faculty business manager of athle- tics. Head of the science department, Dr. Gilbert C. Lueninghoener is best known to the Midland public for his colored moving pictures and geology trips. Dr. Lueninghoener teaches geology and astronomy and has been assist- ing in prehistoric excavations near Cambridge, Neb., in co-operation with the University of Nebraska Field Geological Service. Professor M. L. Fraser is Midland's veteran chemistry teacher. In addition he is a member of the athletic committee and sponsors the senior class. One of the most enthusiastic of horticultur- ists is Dr. William L. Tolstead, who is professor of biology. Dr. Tolstead is also noted for his biological research and several of his findings have been published. Richard W. Lundin remained with his alma mater after his graduation last year to instruct in physics during the absence of James Weble- moe, away on leave. He also sponsors the Kal fraternity and directs Midland's naval reserve instruction program. FRASER LUENINGHOENER LUNDIN TOLSTEAD Page 22

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Health WENGERT Dr. D. B. Wengert again served as college physician, having offices in the dispen- sary in the fid'' Building. Students were first intro- duced to him last fall by a physical examination de- signed to promote the physi- cal health of all Midland stu- dents. Dr. Wengert was also on hand at athletic events to soothe all aches and bruises. College nurse was Miss Dorothea Mortensen, who also served as instructor in bacteriology and as lab su- pervisor. She also handled the school's lost and found” department. Dr. Wengert gives Phyllis Licrk an inoculation while Miss Mor- tensen stands by. MORTENSEN GIMMESTAD PkifAical education PFITSCH Professor of physical education for men and head of the department were positions held by John A. Pfitsch. Serv- ing as head coach of football, basket- ball, track, tennis and golf, he also sponsored the men's intramural pro- gram and the M'' Club. Mrs. Wilma Grimmestad as director of woman's physical education also sponsored the women's intramural athletic program and the W. A. A. Council. Recognized as an authority in her field, she holds several state, re- gional and national offices in physical education organizations. Page 24