St Olaf College - Viking Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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HEARD Ul lllllSlllS .jjllf was Left to right: Dr. Preus, Rev. Rogness, Mr. Haugan, Rev. Mostrom, Mr. Hertsgaard, Mr. Iacobson, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Norby, Mr. Lee, Miss Avis Lee, Mr. Roe, Mr. Ekern, Dr. Eastvold, Mr. Ronken, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Granrud EACH coLLEo1z NEEDS a group of cap-able individuals who can reason clearly and regard issues in their true perspective. The St. Olaf Board of Trustees is just such a group of men. This body meets three times an- nually to review the business of the year and formulate new plans. This quiet unobtrusive body has made little impression on the students, but its importance in our school life is vital and necessary. The men on this Board of Trustees are sel-ected from various branches of the professional world. Each member is an authority in his own field, and ranks the improvement of St. Olaf College highly. As they meet, very few of us are aware of the important decisions which confront them. Their work is conducted behind the scenes, but their decisions are incorporated into campus life. The officers are Mr. Ioseph Cv. Norby, superintendent of Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, chairman, Mr. Herman Roe, publisher of the Northfield News, vice-chairman, Mr. A. O. Lee, secretary, Mr. E. C. Iacobson, treasurer, and Mr. Carl F. Cranrud, legal counsel. The Ex-officio members are Dr. L. W. Boe and Mr. I. Igbrgen Thompson. The other members of the board are: Dr. S. C. Eastvold, pastor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Mr. Herman L. Ekern, Chicago, lawyer with Ekern and Meyers and president of the Lutheran Brotherhood Life In- surance Company, Rev. Otto Mostrom, pastor in Zumbrota, Minnesota, Mr. O. I. Hertsgaard, Minneapo- lis, insurance, Mr. O. C. Ronken, Rochester, Minnesota, attorney-at-law, Mr. F. W. Mathison, Chicago, assistant vice-president of the National Security Bank, Mr. Randolph Haugan, Minneapolis, manager of the Augsburg Publishing House, and Rev. A. N. Rogness, pastor in Mason City, Iowa. This body has also been touched by the St. Olaf war program, for upon them rested the decision of preparing for and admitting six hundred naval trainees. Their decision in this matter was heartily ap- plauded by all St. Olafites and is indicative of the fine work they have always done. 15 '

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llllll UHINS THosE OF Us who have had the privilege of knowing Miss Hilleboe admire her as one of the outstanding characters on Manitou Heights. In her official capacity as Dean of Women she delights in knowing each one of her girls personally and in understanding their various problems. The responsibility for the well-being of five hundred girls is no light burden to assume, but Miss Hilleboe ably shoulders the task with a determination that assures its success. Her counsel and advice are sought by everyone, from the lowly freshman to the mighty senior. Always sympathetic and willing to offer assistance, she is a favorite among the girls. Miss Hilleboe is always in the center of activity. No one more thoroughly enjoys herself at college parties than our dean. No weekly meeting of the L. D. R. would be complete without her presence, and none of us will ever forget her unceasing cooperation. To this woman, who embodies all the ideals and principles for which our college stands, and who is a living example of what we aspire to be, we extend our most humble appreciation and sincere thanks. Q MISS GERTRUDE HILLEBOE MR. NORMAN NORDSTRAND, recently appointed Dean of Men at St. Olaf College, has already prov-en himself an able and understanding leader of men. A graduate of the class of '33, Dean Nordstrand began his teaching career in South Dakota where he remained until 1937. ,dig-,R M H-e then served on the faculty of Concordia College in Moorhead, friend. MR. NORMAN NORDSTRAND Miss EVELYN IERDEE, the Resident Head of Mohn Hall and the As- sistant Dean of Women has, in the short space of three years, carved out a niche for herself in the affections of all St. Olaf students. A graduate of St. Olaf, Miss Ierdee spent several years as a public school teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin, before her return to the campus in 1940 to assume the position of Assistant Dean of Women. Besides being a member of the faculty social committee, Miss Ierdee has the important task of orientating the new freshman girls to college life. She also serves as faculty guest on the annual choir tour, and from all reports she ranks A-1 as a cheerful and amiable supervisor. Miss Ierdee keeps in close contact with the students by her fre- quently called house meetings, her dining at the boarding club, and her established policy of freshman conferences. Her afternoon hours are filled to capacity with responsibilities demanded by her position as both instructor and dean. The future seems to indicate only an increase in her already over- Howing schedule, but we are certain that Miss Ierdee's versatility and ability to meet the situation will overcome all obstacles. Minnesota. In 1941, he attended the University of Chicago. Complet- ing his work there, he continued his study at the University of California, and the following summer, he was asked to fill the posi- tion vacat-ed by I. Igzirgen Thompson. The position of Dean of Men is an exacting one, especially in troubled times like these, but Dean Nordstrand's wise counsel and sincere interest in student problems have already made him indis- pensable to the Vikings of St. Olaf who look upon him as a true MISS EVELYN IERDEE 14

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llllSlllfES Mlllllllfllllll MR. LEE Mr. A. O. Lee is a com- bination of extremely good business sense and iollity. He is in charge of the financial afiairs of the school. Most students know him as the man in charge of student work program. His quiet charm makes him a fa- vorite in the businessof- lice. 't .:. Y I 4. . ,X , Qs, il f f fs fm s, ss' t MR. BLY The duties of being registrar keep Iohn Bly busy from morning till night-counseling students and publishing the college catalog and directory, sending out transcripts, and keeping files on higher educa- tional activities. Besides his oflice work, Mr. Bly teaches Chinese his- Iory. MR. BYE Being endowment man- ager calls for diplomacy, geniality, and ,capability. Samuel Bye takes care of the fund that is near a million dollars, and still has a ready smile and joke for everyone. His service to the school is invaluable. W4 'Uku- MR. IACOBSON Mr. E. C. Iacobson is the treasurer, but he is more than that. Students find him a sympathetic and kind listener to their Fi- ,PHE MEN BEHIND the men behind the college can best describe the members of the group that manages St. Olaf. Little you hear of them but were it not for their untiring efforts, St. Ulaf would not be. To these people you first wrote for information on St. Olaf, and it was this same group you first saw. Through their extreme patience you were in- ducted into St. Glaf life. When you be- came befuddled with your school pro- gram, it was to them you turned for assistance. They never seem to lose their sympathetic manner of listening to oneis troubles. Have you ever thought before, what they have done for you? Undoubtedly you have run into difliculties from time to time, and you have gone to them for advice. Multiply yourself by -eleven hun- dred, and you have an idea of the great piece of work they are doing. Wax , JVM ,,...4-it nancial troubles, and that he can generally suggest a workable plan to side- step the difficulty. K, MR. HELGEN Carl Helgen introduces St. Olaf to high school students and prospec- tive Oles. He sends out catalogues, pictorials, folders, and general in- formation. His hearty handshake and friendly smile win many stu- rlents for us. MR. SCHMIDT Paul G. Schmidt is well- known for his organiza- tion and management of the choir trips. His ex- :ellent taste of the cul- tural life has made him the logical person to be chairman of the music and lecture course. This year he is teaching math- :matics courses also.