Wartburg College - Fortress Yearbook (Waverly, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1944 volume:

Jke lORTRESS 1944 N THIS BACKGROUND SUNOS WHIBORG COLLEGE WHOH BLENDED HARMONIES WE HAVE IRIED ID CAPTURE IN IHIS, Jhe 1944 lORTRESS published by the Student Body of WARIBURG COLLEGE WAVERiy, IOWA . Editor Business Manager Faculty Advisers Irene Oestmann Max Diemer Dr. G. J. Neumann Prof. J, Cornils FOR THIS WAR E A D A P I OUR EFFORTS TO PRESENT EXIGENCIES BY PREPARING OUR YOUTH . . . To serve ihe spiritual needs of ihe country . . . To make for technical efficiency behind the lines . . . To take up those duties that emergencies demand. Freedom to delermine our destinies ... The right to educate our youth . . . Leisure to perpetuate the arts . . . Freedom to further Christian ideals . . . . , . For these we plan constructively. -OR FUTURE PEACE To ihose brave American youlhs who laid down iheir classbooks, pens, and slide rules al Wartburg lo join ihe armed forces of our nation, and lo lhat mighly idealism of youlh lhat will open new gate- ways of hope and will sing new songs of freedom, we respectfully dedicate this yearbook. Some of these men will lay down their lives for our beloved land; others will return from war to an America in which government of the people, for the people, by DEDICATION — 6 — -) the people will be a glorious realily. We honor in this dedication our three Gold Stars, namely, Lt. Egbert Wagner, Lt. Richard Wagner, brothers, of Treynor, Iowa, and Lt. John Ziegenbusch of Chero- kee, Iowa, and all men of Wartburg who will give their best, their all, for God and for country, to bring back to the world the peace we all desire, and to preserve the America of colleges and of free educa- tion, the true foundation upon which liberty and justice are built. P I! E S E N I I N G I H R 0 U G H — 8 — cC earning cCiving 3eaturLng interests Sportsmanship JZearmng From the earnest pursuit of knowledge came visions of a new and beller world and principles lo make it endure. MANAGEMENT . . . ADMINISTRATION . . . FACULTY . . . CLASSES. From those who guided us came inspiration to pursue life ' s highest ideals. — 10 — OUR STUDIES CAME FIRS! BOARD OF REGENTS Our complimenls lo ihose men of character, inlegrity, and leadership who serve as the Board of Regents of this institution of higher learning, Wartburg College. Rev. Louis L. Belk, Le Mars, Iowa, Chairman Rev. C. A. Decker, Sterling, Nebraska, Secretary Rev. A. Fritschel, Jackson, Minnesota Mr. James Graven, Greene, Iowa Rev. Louis G. Krebs, Davenport, Iowa Rev. C. T. Langholz, Columbus, Ohio Mr. George Rausch, Waterloo, Iowa Mr. William Rieb, M.D., Parkston, South Dakota Mr. Walter Voecks, Waverly, Iowa — 12 — A Swiss father on his death bed, so the story runs, handed his twelve sons a bundle of twelve twigs with the request that the sons break the bundle. Each son tried,- but no one succeeded. Then the father untied the twigs and they broke them one by one. What a commentary on life! Unity gives strength; division invites disaster. ' United we stand; divided we fall. ' The truth of this parable is felt strongly today. Only by concerted effort can America survive the onslaughts of her cruel enemies. A divided people invite confusion and court disaster. America must go all out for Victory. We salute our brave alumni soldiers and sailors, and pray for their welfare. May theirs be a God-pleasing victory! Wartburg stands at the dawn of a new day. Great opportunities for service loom up before her. The call for consecrated pastors and laymen, parish and social workers, teachers, missionaries, and profes- sional men and women challenge her to rededicate her strength and devotion to Christ and His Church. A united alumni, a united faculty, a united student body pressing toward one goal spell victory. A College undergirded by the prayers of consecrated men and women and encouraged by the trust and support of a benevolent Church, is a power for untold good, a source of true strength and wisdom. May Wartburg accomplish her mission — all united for victory! — 13 — DR. G. J. NEUMANN As Dean of Wartburg College, he is always giving of his time to solve student problems. Most of his spare time is spent in writing poetry. In these times it may be well to recall the nature of Milton ' s aims for education as expressed in his Tractate on Education: 1 call therefore a complete and generous edu- cation that which fits a man to perform justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all the offices both private and public of peace and war. And how fit ourselves for the performance of these offices? By regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love Him, to imitate Him, to be like Him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection. G. J. NEUMANN. — 14 — THEy COUNSEL US! When Warlburg men want expert advice — cr absence slips — they seek out DEAN FRITZ, whose office is a favorite spot. Here he confers with Wallace Becker. — 15 — STUDENI GOVERNMENT Our system of government is really proving effective. With the mixer and other student functions under the able direction of Raabe as president, things were accomplished. Major tests are to be eliminated around Homecoming. Splendid faculty cooperation has been received all year. At the close of the first semester, leadership changed hands again as Raabe moved to the Semi- nary, this time going to Wartburg ' s first woman president or vice-president, Phyllis Henn, who guided the Senate ' s destinies for the remainder of the year. The Senate sponsored several successful drives and capably supported Dr. Wiederaenders in the organization of a Red Cross unit on the campus. The Trumpet was helped through its crisis and put back on its feet again after most trying times. The Faculty-Student Council is the culmination of the efforts of students and faculty to meet and discuss their problems where it will do the most good. The students feel that student government at Wartburg has reached the end of its experimental stage and is an assured success. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL Standing: E. Gabel, H. Baetke, A. Raabe Sealed : Dean Fritz, Miss Roark, Dr. Her- lel, Dean Neumann STUDENT SENATE Standing: E. Gabal, L. Miller, H. Baetke, M. Kleen, L. Bunge, D. Brandt, M. Die- mer, E. Hagemann Seated : P. Taylor, G. Reinke, P. Henn, A. Raabe, N. Hilton, I. Oestmann — 16 — Left to right: D. Brandt, Miss Wright, G. Preston, Mrs. Clatterbaugh A R T The art studio in Old Main has been the scene of activity and accomplishment during the school year. Looking in of an afternoon, you will find students and instructors wearing colorful smocks and busily at work. War conditions have placed great emphasis on using things at hand. Beautiful fall flowers and golden leaves were brought in to make attractive arrangements. Later on, fingers were dipped into a paint mixture and thoughts and feelings were put on paper in a variety of curves and mixtures. This is called finger-painting. The students also attempted to express their artistic ability by paint- ing scenes about the campus. This involved the ability to observe, to appreciate what they observe and to express themselves through line, mass, and color. Another phase of their work was sculptur- ing. Yes, they even made their own clay from mortar mix. Their work in sculpturing reproduced dogs, horses, and other animals and a variety of human models in various positions. This year the art program has been enlarged by the addition of the new Art Appreciation course. The aim of this course is to give the student an ability to appreciate art not only in paint- ing and sculpture, but also in everyday life. The art students ' special project for the year was the nativity scene prepared for Christmas. It was particularly attractive because of arrangement and lighting effects. The art students are also respon- sible for the window decorations in Old Main. Teas were given in connection with several art exhibits. The students of art are prepared to bring to the child in the school the prin- ciples learned in this course. Miss Helen Wright, Instructor in Art, has her work shop on the second floor of Old Main. A familiar fig ure in her artist ' s smock, she finds time to exhibit th; many outstanding art works produced by her students BOSINESS ADMINISTRATION CARL MUENCH Prof, of Business Administration Talce a letter, Miss Alice Kruse works busily on transcription from shorthand notes. Loretta Baumgartner trying her hand at machine bookkeeping. is heard so often in these times when secretaries are invaluable to the effective functioning of routine business and of the war effort. Wartburg ' s commercial department, under the guidance of Professor C. Muench, is turning out men and women who are prepared to take their places in the machinery of business. The department offers training to future commercial teachers, as well as a short business course and a two-year training course for future stenographers and secretaries. Much hard work is done in these classes by ambitious hopefuls who visualize success in the future as ample reward for their present labors. — 18 — CHRISTIAN EDUCATION As befits a Christian college, Wartburg has made reli- gion a vital part of its daily program. Religious convo- cations three times a week, evening devotions in ths dormitories, Luther League, Chi Rho, church services and Bible classes at St. Paul ' s, and Christianity courses under DR. JOHN HILTNER Dr. Hiltner and President Braulick all contribute their share Professor of Religion , , . -.i • - • i i i • • i xi_ • i , Til 1 1 toward making Christian ideals and principles the guide and Philosophy i- a for student behavior. The hours spent together in a spirit of reverence and worship are among the most treasured of college memories. ONE CAN ' I GET TOO MUCH OF THIS EDUCATION lEASNIKG Margaret Day telling a story to her pupils as her critic teach::r looks on. — 20 — This year the enrollment in the education department is somewhat smaller because of the national crisis. Dr. Wiederaenders is head of the depart- ment, and Miss Roark is supervisor of elementary education. Twenty-one teachers will graduate this year; seven of them are four-year teachers, ten are two-year teachers, and four are one- year teachers. In the graduation class of four-year teachers, one has the distinction of being the only man. The Wartburg Teachers ' Fraternity has not been especially active on the campus this year, but has supported other organizations, the most outstanding being the Red Cross. Edwin Neumann is president of the fraternity, while Clarice Wolf serves as vice-president and Lorraine Laabs as secretary and treasurer. This fraternity is looking forward to a more active program after the war. The education department is sending out a specially trained group to meet the demands of the present emergency. TO lEACH DR. WIEDERAENDERS MISS ROARK Dr. Wiederaenders, head of the educa- tion department and placement bureau. Miss Roark, director of elementary education. Practice teaching is a major event in the life of four - year teachers. Here we see Edwin Neu- mann, senior, teaching a class in Literature. — 21 — ENGLISH A N D LIIERATORE DR. NEUMANN E. JOHNSON G. ROARK IHESE PROFESSORS WATCH OUR ENGLISH The English Department under the direction of Dr. G. J. Neumann strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum in both the field of literature and the field of grammar and composition. Freshman English is being handled by Miss Johnson, Miss Roark, and Professor Cotterman. Miss Johnson also offers a course in English literature and a special course in Milton. This ysar Dr. Neumann offered for the first time a semester course in the English novel. He also teaches Browning and children ' s literature, American literature and world literature. For those who wish additional work in composition he offers a semester course in advanced composition. Miss Johnson ' s class shows an appreciation of the English Classics. M FOREIGN llN(illA(!F J. CORNILS A. HAEFNER A. COTTERMAN German Greek Latin C 0 N V E R Si;A HON IN MANY UNGUES Oh for the knack of speaking or learning these foreign languages ! — that is the cry of many a student who registers for one of these courses. The language department has three main divisions. Divinity stude nts are given a solid foundation in Greek by Dr. Haefner. Professor Cornils heads the German department, and Professor Cotterman the Latin. — 23 — Standing: B. Shaulis, D. Bunge, M. J. Rachut, V. Hartwig, I. Oesfmann, P. Henn Seated: Elsa Scharff, A. Prottengeier, D. Weiblen, Miss Smitii, adviser, G. Clemens, M. Hahn, G. Grebien Instructor, Home Economics HOME ECONOMICS Home Economics, that widely diversified field, offers excellent training for all, men as well as women. The students in the department comprise the membership of the Hec Club, a National Home Economics organization. The aim of the club is to further social graces and harmonious living. This y ar they sponsored the reception for Her Majesty, Miss Victory, served a lunch to students and visiting seniors on Senior Day, secured Miss Amoz as a convocation speaker, and engaged in many other worth-while projects. The group was headed by Gertrude Clemens, with Margaret Hahn as vice-president, Dorothy Weiblen as secretary-treasurer, Adeline Prottengeier as reporter and Miss Smith as adviser to the group. A project of the class in meal planning was serving dinners to the basketball team and their coach, faculty members, and fellow students. Miss Smith, instructor, directs a few minute details in the making of a suit. -— 24 — SOCIAL SCIENCE FRITZ JOHNSON OTTERSBERG KEEPING OURSELVES INFORMED Recent trends in postwar planning have given new emphasis to the importance of the social studies major, and as a result, this department is one of the most popular departments on the campus. The psychologY and sociology courses are taught by Dean Fritz, who has just added an advanced course in psychology to those already offered. The social studies major is rounded out by a wide selection of history courses taught by Dr. Haefner, Professor Ottersberg, and Miss Johnson. Professor Ottersberg ' s favorite expression, I ' ll hold you responsible, makes many a student read his assignments twice. Here he is lecturing to one of his history classes. — 25 — THEY ' RE JUSI EXPERIMENIING Professor Aardal gradually eliminates the puzzled expressions on the faces of these students by his careful explanation of the equations. N H U II A L SCIENCES Experimentation forms a large part of the work in Wartburg ' s chemistry laboratory. This group is working on qualitative analysis, those intricate un- knowns which only chemistry students can solve. This complicated apparatus seems to be no mystery to these physics sharks. A. AARDAL E. HERTEL A. SWENSEN Training engineers and architects is my business, says Prof. Aardal, head of the Physics and Mathematics departments. Many of Wartburg ' s men now in the armed services will assure him that he is doing a swell job. Dr. Hertel, head of the Biology department, makes many of the points in his lectures clear through laboratory experiments. Dissections are made of everything from grasshoppers to cats. Nice work, if you can get it, eh? Professor Swensen is mighty proud of his graduates now working with large chemical companies, such as Du-Pont. Work and lots of it is required to obtain this goal. One of the professor ' s favorite hobbies is making blood tests for the highway department. Dr. Herfel ' s zoology class looking for minute details. MUSIC E. HEIST E. LIEMOHN Piano Music Theory The Wartburg College Music Department, headed by Prof. E. Liemohn, choir director and instructor in theory, with Prof. E. G. Heist, band director and piano teacher, and Mrs. Erma Bowman, instructor in voice, represents one of the most potent cultural influences on the campus. Mrs. Bowman ' s voice pupils formed the backbone of the ever-popular Wartburg Choir. Her v eekly encouragement acted as a stimulus to at least a few of the group, spurring them on to higher achievement. Professor Heist maintains his cheerful disposition despite the grief and worry his piano students cause him. His experienced eyes behold each day the faces of eager, and sometimes desperate be- ginners, as well as the more complacent countenances of the experienced pianists. But as for the sounds he hears, such things are not mentioned outside his studio. The harmony, counterpoint and history of music classes do not lack for spice though they are small. Professor Liemohn ' s ready wit causes the sleepiest and most bored students to sit up and take notice. Wartburg A Capella Choir in action. Write what I play is Professor Liemohn ' s direction to his class in Harmony. MRS. ERMA BOWMAN Voice THE CHAPEL CHOIR Professor Liemohn ' s newest venture this y r was an experiment with his conducting class. Under his supervision this class organized a chapel choir, which was directed by its own members. Though this venture was not a striking success, it did emphasize the contribution such an organi- zation may make to convocations. - 29 — SPEECfl Ship ahoy! — Go, gang, go! — familiar? Very — especially to all tho speech classes and probably to all classes meeting in the building at the time of these vocal outbursts. Quite a subject, this speech up — at the end of the period you felt as if you were going to fall apart. Those skits that we rehearsed so diligently — well, they turned out all right, thanks to Miss Mayfield ' s capable direction. BETA LAMBDA LAMBDA Beta Lambda Lambda had a successful season. They attended meets in Iowa City and at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Standing: N. Hilton, E. Neumann, H. Mansur, A. Albers, C. Ide Seated : L. Green, B. Loeschen, Miss Mayfield, R. Martens, E. Hageman — 30 — PHYSICAL EDUCATION With the entire nation placing ever-increasing emphasis on the development of physical fitness, Wartburg has followed the trend in a speeded-up conditioning process. Participation by all has been stressed rather than development of exceptional ability by a few. Only through general participa- tion could this be accomplished. Football, soccer, field hockey, soft ball, volley ball, basket ball, tennis, track, badminton, shuffle board, archery, ice skating, hiking, tumbling, and boxing were some of the channels through which it was expressed along with a rigid program of drilling and calis- thenics, all of which helped to produce individuals more alert, active, and healthy in mind and body. The men ' s department was headed by Dr. Hertel, with Lowell Koch assisting, while Miss Helen Wright, instructor, was in charge of the girls ' classes. She was assisted by Helena Begalske the first semester, and Dorothy Becker, the second. A glimpse of what the fellows go through . . . — 31 — Prof. Cotierman — He ' s the master strategist when it comes lo planning courses and recording grade points — He ' s the master strategist whan it comes to throwing horseshoes also — How about it, Dr. Wiederaenders? Miss Lona Vulgraff — Her poise and efficiency make her the ideal secretary to the president — She patiently listens to your troubles and quietly gives ycu sound and helpful advice. These are the folks you see first when you come to Wartburg each year. For the Registrar and his assistant always help arrange our courses, which is the first step in starting a college career — or semester. After this comes that very vital step, the pay-off. This is where the Treasurer and his secretary come in,- we must see them next. When we ' ve run the gamut with this quartet — we ' re ready to start to school. June Stange, the girl who has a smile for all those who bring in a check — but we like her especially because she ' s got a smile for you even if you come in empty handed. Prof. Cornils — Yes, he does know his ledgers, budgets, and balances, but he doesn ' t bore you with them in his daily conversation. Instead he sharpens your wits with information concerning his good friends, Coelhe, Schiller and Heine. — 32 — IHE SHFF Yes, sir — he ' s our director of public relations, C. G. Shalkhauser, and he knows the first name of every high school senior in northern Iowa. If you ' re looking for the right book — ask Miss Perna Lohn, Librarian, for her suggestion. She ' s read them all and catalogued them in her mind. She ' ll pick the ideal every time. Below: Mrs. Kohagen and Mrs. Cain — True — they don ' t seem to have a trouble in the world. But they do — for they are the two who must worry about vitamins, calories, diets, and nutrition. Below: Charles Pichelmeyer, The Keeper of the Keys, gives his assistant, Dennis Mueller, a few pointers. A friend to anyone in trouble and a brother to everyone who keeps off the grass. Top : Leora Onnes — her nimble fingers glide over the typewriter keys at nothing less than 100 per — Mr. Shalkhauser credits her with being the fastest typist in these parts. The news staff. Jack Meyer, Elsa Scharff, and Dorothy Diers, ably assist the director of public relations. Presidenl . . Vice - President Irene Oestmann Geneva Preston George Reinke Secretary Treasurer Paul Keller S E N I Wartburg ' s pride, the Seniors of ' 44, the young men and women who led the student procession through another busy year of Wartburg ' s glorious history. They began th eir activities with a watermelon feast last fall — Dr. Hertel, adviser, bringing the melons. Then along came Homecoming, and the seniors walked off with the first-prize skit, when they depicted a scene in an army induction center. There were difficult studies to master, publications to edit, club meetings to organize and pre- side over, athletic groups to captain. Among the campus leaders were Arnold Raabe, student body president first semester and Phyl Henn, his successor, the second semester. Phyl has the honor of being the first co-ed student body president in the history of the college. Irene Oestmann was our Homecoming Queen and editor of the Fortress,- George Reinke, Chi Rho and class president; Edwin Neumann, president of the Teachers Fraternity,- Vince LaBahn, Science Club prexy,- Victor Gold, band head,- Hans Sandrock, opera leads, and so we could go on and on. Looking over their record brings to the seniors a feeling of regret at leaving college, old friends, and close associates. They wonder about their destinies as they prepare to take their place in today ' s world. But they will take along a host of pleasant memories to gladden their hearts in the coming years. Recalling the hundreds of enjoyable experiences of collegiate life will give them a laugh, a lift, and a lot of encouragement when the going is tough. — 34 — SENIORS HELENA BEGALSKE Hawkeye, Iowa Vocation: Social Welfare Work Major: Social Studies W.A.A., Luther League, Student Senate, Dramatics Club, Fortress Staff, Won title of Miss Wart- burg — 1941, Homecoming At- tendant DOROTHY BUNGE Independence, Iowa Vocation : Teaching Major: Home Economics Trumpet, Luther League, Choir, The Mikado, H. M. S. Pinafore, HEC Club, Pi Sigma, Future Teach- ers, Homecoming Attendant BONNIE CULBERTSON 621 Third Avenue, S.W. Waverly, Iowa Vocation: Home Economics Education Major: Home Economics Homecoming Attendant MAX DIEMER Sumner, Iowa Vocation : Ministry Major: Physics Choir, The Mikado, Fortress Business Manager, Chi Rho, Presi- dent Science Club, Track, Student Senate CARL FELLGER Rogers, Minnesota Vocation : Ministry Major: English Chi Rho, Luther League EDWARD GABEL 5914 Iowa St., Chicago, Illinois Vocation : Ministry Major: Social Studies Chi Rho, W Club, Baseball, Track, Luther League, Student Senate, Faculty-Student Council, Athletic Committee VICTOR GOLD Lytton, Iowa Vocation: Ministry Major: Greek Band President, Trumpet Trio, Choir, The Mikado, Chi Rho, Science Club, Trumpet Duo, H. M. S. Pinafore, Choir LORRAINE GROSSHANS Compton, Illinois Vocation: Social Work Major: Social Studies Fortress Editor 1943, Luther League Secretary, Pi Sigma, Student Sen- ate, Choir EVERETT HAGEMAN 1507 Bridge Ave. Davenport, Iowa Vocation: Ministry Major: English Luther League President, Student Senate, Fortress, Chi Rho, Beta Lambda Lambda, Wartburg Play- ers, The Passing of the Third Floor Back, Pillars of Society CHARLES HART 4940 Cortez St., Chicago, Illinois Vocation: Ministry Major: Social Studies Luther League, Chi Rho PHYLLIS HENN Waverly, Iowa Vocation: Teaching or Secretarial Work Major: Business Administration Pi Sigma, W.A.A., HEC Club, Science Club, Future Teachers, Band, Head Cheer Leader, Trum- pet Editor-in-Chief, Fortress Staff, Student Senate, Student Body Vice-President and President PAUL KELLER Jamestown, North Dakota Vocation: Ministry Major: Social Studies Choir, Debate, Football, Basketball B Squad, A Squad, Tennis, Chi Rho, W Club, Radio An- nouncer, Luther League, Student Senate, The Mikado, H. M. S. Pinafore SENIORS — 36 — SENIORS VINCE LA BAHN Waverly, Iowa Vccation: Chemist Major: Chemislry Science Club Presidont, Tennis BERNHARD LOESCHEN Thomasboro, Illinois Vocalion : Ministry Majcr: German Debate, Hans Sachs Ver;in, Trum- pet, Luihsr League, Chi Rho, R d Cross, play entitled Maistsr- schafl at U. of 111. ALBERT MARTIN 221 First Avenue S.W., Hampton, Iowa Vocation : Chemist Major: Chemistry Debate, Dramatics, Radio, Luther League, Science Club, H. M. S. Pinafore, Trumpet, Second prize in Creative Writing, Chemistry Laboratory Assistant, Upperclass- man Award EDWIN NEUMANN 722 Second Avenue, N.W., Waverly, Iowa Vocation: Teaching Major: English Dramatics, Future Teachers Presi- dent, Debate, Student Senate, V ho ' s Who, Choir, Deutschs Verein, Trumpet, Fortress, Sciencs Club, Class Officer, The Mika- do, First Prize in Creative V rit- ing, Red Cross, Radio Announc.r IRENE OESTMANN Auburn, Nebraska Vocation: Teaching or Social Work Major: Home Economics Choir, president, vice-president, sec- retary, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado, Editor of Fortress, 1944; Hec Club, Class Secretary, Junior,- Vice-President Senior class. Who ' s V ho, Student Senate, President of Alpha Mu, Pep Club, Luther League, Future Teachers, Red Cross Unit, Dramatics Club, Chapel Choir, Homecoming Queen ' 44, Attendant ' 43 BERNHARDT POLESKY Sleepy Eye, Minnesota Vocation : Ministry Major: Social Science Chi Rho, Luther League, Hans Sachs Verein, Science Club, Baseball — 37 — j t ' -f GENEVA PRESTON 1019 W. Sixth Street Waterloo, Iowa Vocation: Social Work Major: Business Administration Luther League, Alumni Editor for Wartburg Bulletin, Hans Sachs Verein, Trumpet Reporter, Trum- pet Alumni Editor, Courier Re- porter, Science Club, Choir, Fort- ress Staff, Pi Sigma Secretary, Senior Class Secretary ARNOLD RAABE Wilton, Wisconsin Vocation: Ministry Major: English President of Student Body, Dra- matics, Radio Announcer, Luther League, Chi Rho, Debate, Clar- ence, Student Senate MARY JEAN RACHUT Burt, Iowa Vocation: Dietetics Major: Home Economics Luther League, Pi Sigma, Future Teachers, Hec Club, Choir, The Mikado, H. M. S. Pinafore, Fortress Staff, Pep Club GEORGE REINKE 836 Central, Chicago, Illinois Vocation : Ministry Major: Social Studies Debate, Dramatics, Trumpet, Radio, Cheer Leading, Chi Rho President, Clarence, Student Senate, Fort- ress, Chapel Choir, Luther League, Choir ARMIN H. REITZ American Falls, Idaho Vocation : Ministry Major: History Chi Rho, Choir, Band, Staff, Luther League Trumpet RAY SAATHOFF Alpha, Minnesota Vocation: Ministry Major: Greek Debate Club, Chi Rho, Luther League, Basketball, Baseball S E I 0 R S — 38 — S E N I 0 E S LAWRENCE SAILER Krem, North Dakota Vocation : Ministry Major: German W Club, Football, Chi Rho, Bas- ketball B Squad, President W Club HANS SANDROCK Bellevue, Iowa Vocation: Ministry Major: Greek Chi Rho, Luther League, Choir Solo- ist, The Mikado, H. M. S. Pinafore, W Club, Track, Basketball, Football, Choir Presi- dent, Quartette, Student Senate BETTY SHAULIS Franklin Grove, Illinois Vocation: Teaching Major: Home Economics Secretary Pi Sigma, Hec Club, Pep Club DON VOIGTS Allison, Iowa Vocation: Ministry Major: Social Studies President Wartburg Players, Luther League, Chi Rho JUNIORS The class of 1945, despite many changes in its ranks during the past three years, is sailing along tull-speed ahead. Though now small in number, it has retained the cooperative spirit displayed by the original group. As freshmen and sophomores the class gained fame through its minstrel shows. As juniors, they concentrated their efforts on the most significant achievement of the year — the junior-senior banquet. Dr. Haefner as faculty adviser gave freely of his time and energy toward the successful elaboration of all details concerning the feast. When the Homecoming floats paraded last fall, the class of 1945 poured forth its m.otto in a stream of crepe paper ribbons displaying the one large word Cooperation confirmed by a hand- shake. Yv hen the cale of Christmas cards was agreed upon, the class met the challenge with a quick and steady response. Throughout the year the class maintained a high standing in regard to partici- pation in extra-curricular activities. Though the class has had its ups and downs, the bright days have far outnumbered the dull days here in our college years, and we hope they will in the years ahead. President Robert Drewes Vice-President .... Herman Mansur Secretary and Treasurer . Darlene Brandt — 40 — DARLENE BRANDT R. R. 1, Denver, Iowa GERTRUDE CLEMENS 4848 S. Drexel Blvd. Chicago 15, Illinois GEORGE ENNEN Gilmore City, Iowa HAROLD BROKERING Pickrell, Nebraska ROBERT DREWES Racine, Minnesota VIRGENE HARTWIG Nora Springs, Iowa JOHN KELLER 418 First Ave. S. Jamestown, North Dakota DON LOOTS Palmer, Iowa MARY HINRICHS Eureka, South Dakota LOWELL KOCH Akron, Iowa I 0 R S — 41 — JUNIORS HERMAN MANSUR LEROY MILLER HERBERT SCHULER Brenham, Texa s Agra, Kansas Tuttle, North Dakota JOHN MEYER ALFRED OELSCHLAGER 2003 Howett Route 4 Peoria, Illinois Princeton, Minnesota BURTON SCHWERIN Sumner, Iowa ROLAND WITTROCK Endicott, Washington ERWIN WIELAND Streeter, North Dakota CLARICE WOLF Nashua, Iowa 1 1 ' ■■ m — 42 — SOPHOMORES President Herbert Brokering Vice-President Don Loots Secretary Lorraine Laabs Treasurer Margaret Hahn The Freshman Class of 1942-1943 started out 138 strong but reported back this year much depleted. However, this did not dampen the spirits of the class, and under the leadership of President Herbert Brokering and the executive committee — Don Loots, vice president, Lorraine Laabs, secretary, and Margaret Hahn, treasurer — the Sophomores launched their initiation program and carried it out to the bitter end — Kangeroo Kort. At the Homecoming Opry House, the second prize went to the Sophomores for their skit com- memorating Wartburg ' s gold star service men. The reputations achieved by the men now serving in the armed forces will long be remembered — the stars in football, basketball, and baseball, the Einsteins, the musicians — everyone was a personality which added to the class. At Christmas the Sophomores sent season ' s greetings to these classmates. The members presented a successful Gay Nineties program in the spring. Here again they showed a fine spirit of cooperation. And as a gala closing event of their second year, the Sophomores joined hands with the Fresh- men and added one more year to the tradition of the Freshmen-Sophomore picnic. Under the guiding hand of Dean Fritz, who acted as adviser, the class kept right on marching to the higher ranks. — 43 — i L ' ' - ■ y - MARVIN ACKERMAN Palmer, Iowa ARTHUR ALBERS Thomasboro, Illinois HELEN BAETKE DOROTHY BECKER Milwaukee 3, Wisconsin Waverly, Iowa JEROME BANGERT Albert Lea, Minnesota RUTH BRAULICK ELROY BUHR LUTHER CRONRATH Waverly, Iowa Sumner, Iowa Oconto, Wisconsin HERBERT BROKERING LELAND BUNGE Pickrell, Nebraska Independence, Iowa FLORENCE DIEMER JOHN GAEDE MARGARET HAHN Edgar, Wisconsin Preston, Minnesota Lament, Iowa LLOYD DOBROTH WILLIAM GEBHARD Burlington, Wisconsin Boscobel, Wisconsin MARIE HANFF FREDERICK HEUPEL PETER HINRICHS Tripoli, Iowa New Leipzig, North Dakota Eureka, South Dakota ROLAND HANSELMAN NEIL HILTON Omaha, Nebraska Chicago, Illinois — 44 — SOPHOMORES BETTY HOSKYN KENNETH KOHL ALICE KRUSE Strawberry Point, Iowa Marshfield, Wiscorisin Goose Lake, Iowa MERLYN KLEEN ARDITH KOHLMANN Palmer, Iowa Waverly, Iowa REUBEN LANG NORMAN MEYER ALDEN MOLDENHAUER Tappen, North Dakota Wenatchee, Washington Watertown, Wisconsin MARGARET LOSEKE HELEN MILIUS Manchester, Iowa Janesville, Wisconsin WILFRED MUELLER THEODORA SCHOENOFF JOE TREY Clayton, Illinois Waverly, Iowa Parkersburg, Iowa ADELINE PROTTENGEIER LUCIA TESKE Waverly, Iowa Enderlin, North Dakota LAWRENCE WEHMER DOROTHY WEIBLEN Tecumseh, Nebraska Miller, South Dakota I W 0 ■ Y E A R If you should look out over the campus from four to six o ' clock in the afternoon, you would see the two-year teachers returning from their afternoon practice teaching at the Waverly Public Schools. Yes, they are tired and their arms are piled full of books and papers. Nevertheless, they are happy, for they feel that their efforts are not in vain. The two-y ear teachers are an outstanding and select group of twenty-seven young women on our campus. Miss Roark, supervisor of elementary education, is very proud of them. TENA BOELMAN Lock Box No. 33, Allison, Iowa Fufure Teachers, Warlburg Players, Basketball MARGARET DAY Sheffield, Iowa Pi Sigma, Luther League, Future Teachers, W.A.A., Band Choir, Luther League, Pi Sigma, The Mikado, Future Teachers, H. M. S. Pinafore MARION CHAPMAN Waverly, Iowa Choir, H. M. S. Pinafore, Tha Mikado E A C H E R S Other college groups — Ihe choir, the Wartburg Players, the Fortress, the Red Cross and the Trumpet — have found the two-year teachers versatile, energetic, and co-operative. Now they are going out to serve in the communities where they have been elected to teach. We might sum up the ideals of this group in the motto : Education — Debt Due from Present to Future Generations. IRENE MUELLER New Auburn, Minnesota Pi Sigma, W.A.A., Cheer Leader Luther League, Choir, The Mika- do, H. M. S. Pinafore, Sextet, Future Teachers LORRAINE LAABS 209 N. Walnut, New Hampton, Iowa DOROTHY SCHAUER 814 Fifth Ave., N. W., Waverly, Iowa Choir, H. M. S. Pinafore Secretary of Sophomore Class, Sec- retary and Treasurer of Future Teachers, Pi Sigma, Luther League, Fortress Staff, Choir FRESHMEN Being a freshie is one of the most terrifying experiences in one ' s life — especially during initiation. Remember the scads of shoes to polish, the pin curls and cold cream — and to top it all off — Kangaroo Kourt? Little did we know that Bunge would almost get himself mixed up in a murder when he was innocently playing Indian. However, we weathered the tossed beds and the little 3 A.M. meetings, and decided right then and there to plan for next year ' s initiation. Naturally not all of our time was devoted to that gruesome activity. We elected our Student Senate members, and our class officers with Edward Fritschel as prexy. We presented an Indian skit at the talent show, and even if the boys didn ' t always sway in the right direction it was plenty OK. There was also a frosh float in the Homecoming parade. Speaking of Homecoming — who of us will ever forget our first college banquet? i Some of the greenies proved themselves not so green and came through with leads in the dramatic productions and in the opera, The Mikado. Scholastically we are holding our own, too,- the freshmen were well represented on the honor roll. However, we hasten to assure you, this is only the beginning. Secretary Treasurer President . . Vice-President Edward Fritschel , . Walter Rath John Gaede . Leland Bunge — 48 — FRESHMEN Loretta Baumgartner, Strawberry Point, Iowa Wallace Becker, Independence, Iowa Arlene Boese, Hawkeye, Iowa Carol Brinkman, Clarksville, Iowa Jane Buechele, Grafton, Iowa Dorothy Diers, Waterloo, Iowa Jean Drewelow, Ashley, North Dakota Dorothy Emkes, Rantoul, Illinois William Fink, Jr., Armour, South Dakota Dorothy Fober, Shell Rock, Iowa Barbara Fritschel, Charles City, Iowa Edward Fritschel, New Hampton, Iowa Jean Gold, Lytton, Iowa Joan Gold, Lytton, Iowa Lowell Green, Cheyenne, Wyoming Geneva Grebien, Waverly, Iowa Verda Hamann, St. Olaf, Iowa Irene Haase, Leola, South Dakota Margaret Herron, Marquette, Iowa Faye Hoeger, Hawkeye, Iowa — 49 — j.. - ' - 9 , ' ■ ill 1 J : - Conrad Ide, Mitchell, Iowa Eldon Ihnen, Ware, Iowa Raymond Ihnen, Palmer, Iowa Lois Kleinschmidt, Clarksville, Iowa Jeanne Knittles, Chatsworth, Illinois Melvin Kramer, Allison, Iowa Ethelyn Kurth, Luana, Iowa Oma Leege, Yetter, Iowa Avis Leinbaugh, Clarence, Iowa Rudolf Martens, New York City, N. Y. Ernestine Martin, Hampton, Iowa Delbert Meyer, Maynard, Iowa Dennis Mueller, St. Francis, Kansas Kaihe Mursch, Agency, Iowa Harold Panko, Burr, Nebraska Lois Pilgrim, Manchester, Iowa Mae Poppen, Allison, Iowa Walter Rath, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin Robert Reinke, Melvin, Iowa Geraldine Reints, Clarksville, Iowa E S 50 FRESHMEN Shirley Schabacker, Ashton, Illinois Elsa Scharff, Aurora, Iowa Dennis Schlossin, Waseca, Minnesota Harriet Schrader, Oelwein, Iowa Marianne Schreitmueller, Kiester Minnesota Joy Steuck, Chokio, Minnesota La Verne Streich, Charles City, Iowa Robert Swensen, Waverly, Iowa Phyllis Taylor, Bremer, Iowa Evelyn Tonn, Independence, Iowa Maxine Tribon, Waterloo, Iowa Mary Vagts, Cresco, Iowa Evelyn Weichman, Flanagan, Illinois Evelyn Wendland, Hawkeye, Iowa Virginia Wetzlich, Dunkerton, Iowa Esther Wittig, Johnson, Nebraska Rosalie Wolfe, Lost Nation, Iowa Nadine Dornon, Charles City, Iowa (not pictured) jOivLng Long after ihe sub j eel mailer of ihe class- room may be forgollen, ihe lessons learned from conlacls and friendships of our friendly college family will affect our lives and actions . . , DORMS . . . DORM LIFE . . . MEMORIES OF THE YEAR . . . Chaffing while wailing for the bell thaf invites the hungry family to lunch. The much-trodden path leading to the Gym, town, and GROSSMANN HALL Men ' s Dormitory HERE IHEY LIVE ALPHA MU HOUSE Girls ' Dormitory Annex WARTBURG HALL Girls ' Dormilory CAMPUS LIFE Picnic Suppers — Receiving line — Wailing line . . . Conlemplation A letter . . . Lucky guy! Seen now and then, and again The water ' s fine or was Too bad about the gas situation, Walt ! Winsome twosome Short and sweet DORM PASTIMES — 57 — And now, the year ' s over — and all that remains is a memory — a memory that lives on within us and refuses to die — a memory that will make us young when we grow older — that will straighten our bent backs and strengthen our weak eyes. Yes, everyone loves a memory — especially a pleasant one. To us, these are all pleasant memories. Do you recall them? A memory of the first time you climbed these steps and entered the portals of Wartburg College,- or is it a memory of the last time you descended those steps and murmured, Well, I guess we all have to flunk a test now and then ? Do Y°i recognize these freshmen? They soon found ouf whal was waiting for them behind those closed doors. 0 U I F L Y A memory of two happy outflys and all the little memories that go with it — eating good food and lots of it — playing soft ball — skipping stones on the river — and profs playing horseshoe, of course — telling stories around the evening fire — singing songs — and the long walk home, which to many seemed so very, very short. N I T I A T I 0 N Pari of the Wielanalra Swing Trio. The maestro himself is missing! A memory of initiation and the sentence you received at Kangaroo Kort and even a more vivid mem- ory of running down Bremer Avenue, clad in a Navajo blanket, yelling at the top of your voice, The Indians are coming!! And don ' t forget how chic you girls looked in pigtails without make-up. Don ' t laugh, fel- lows. You should have seen how you looked with your hair parted down the middle. Take a look, freshmen I See yourselves as others saw you. HALLOWE ' EN A memorY of a rollicking Hallowe ' en party at the gyrri. That was the night the comic strip Lil Abner came to life and that was the night that Doc Hertel and little Charlie Haefner stole the show. And then there ' s the mem- ory that only the girls have — the memory of a Hallowe ' en party given by the faculty ladies. The boys sort of hoped they ' d have a memory of a party given by the faculty men, but the hope never materialized. — 61 — HOME A memorY of Homecoming — staged this y ar on a somewhat smaller scale, but just as exciting as in pre- war Y ars — the football game, parade, and banquet — all ne ' er-to-be forgotten events. Queen Irene and her noble ladies that ruled supreme during the ceremonies — supreme in splendor and regality- The FIVE: Dorothy Bunge, Phyllis Henn, Irene Oest- mann, queen, Helena Begalske, Bonnie Culbertson. Her Majesty, Miss Vic- tory, begins her reign over Homecoming festivities. COMING You ' ve guessed it — the prize winning room,- and the winnahs paging through House Beautiful. And remember the hurry scurry preparations for the afternoon parade — chasing after more crepe paper and streamers — frantically searching for pins and paper napkins — Yes, it was all a part of Homecoming. STUNT NIGHT A memorY of the finest stunt night produced in the history of Wartburg College. A full evening ' s trip through southern plantations, through airplane factories, through Russia, through army camps — a journey traveled through a world United for Victory. The second prize skit, In de Land ob Cotton, presented by the Luther League. Lucia Teske and Lloyd Dobroth took us to Russia through song and music. — 64 — COMES DECEMBER A memorY of Christmas time and Christ- mas parties and VACATION. Remember when we went carolling so early in the morning — it was pretty cold — but those good cookies made up for it. And the parties — at the dining hall and the gym — trying to remember which fork is used for salad and which for pickles. A memory of Dr. Hiltner ' s im- pressive speaking choir — twenty- five voices praising God and glorifying Christ at the Candle- light Service sponsored by the Chi Rho Society. 65 — January Tea at the Alpha Mu AND HILL IT A memory of several formal teas, that had us pretty worried for a while for fear we ' d shake the wrong person ' s hand and sip our tea out of the wrong side of the cup — but everything turned out right — and now we are looking forward to more next year. and Mrs. Liemohn played host to the cast after the performance. A memory not easily forgotten. — 66 — IS WINTER A memorY of no snow and a mild winter — shirtsleeves and long hikes in the woods — February ' s snow transforming the campus into a Winter Wonderland for the first time this Y sr — a vacationless Washington ' s BirthdaY, and a pleasant recuperation after semester tests. The Commons — scene of a for- mal dinner on St. Valentine ' s Day- Formal initiation of the Hec Club pledges. Ceremony held in the Recep- tion Room of the Alpha Mu House. — 67 — 3 These allractions add ihe seasoning lo ihe daily diet of lessons and research . . . ARTISTS SERIES . . . BROADCASTS . . . PUBLICATIONS . . . WHO ' S WHO . . . RED CROSS . . . — 68 — here our broadcasts originate. A R I I SI S Jean Watson, noted young Canadian contralto with many American engage- ments of importance, as she appeared at Waverly. Andre Maurois, one of the outstanding biographers and essayists of our day. Just as we went to press we were informed that he had been recalled by his govern- ment and thus would not appear. He was to speak on experiences on the African Front. f HP Sydney Montague, well-known as a one-time member of the famous Canadian Mounties as he spoke to a large audience on problems of the far north. SERIES The Wartburg College 1943-44 Artists Series was annouriced and advertised as of extraordinary merit. This was not merely good propaganda, for, as in previous years, the Lyceum programs were completely successful. Credit for these fine presentations should be given to Prof. A. W. Swensen, chairman of the Lyceum Committee and his willing and able co-workers, Professor Liemohn, Dr. Haefner, Irene Oestmann, and Max Diemer. On Monday, Oct. 4, 1943, Sydney Montague, a former member of the Royal Canadian Military Police, presented a lecture based on his own experiences in the northern and arctic regions. His magnetic personality and subtle humor combined to give the audience many a good laugh. His address, besides being entertaining, was also highly educational. Jean Watson furnished the evening ' s entertainment on December 8, 1943. Her evening concert was well-received, as it should have been, for her voice and presentation were truly outstanding. Her selections included such numbers as the Erlking ' s Song and the aria from Samson and Delilah. Her charm, her audience contact, and her singing voice were truly remarkable. Miss Watson also graciously consented to sing a number of selections at the Lutheran Childrens ' Home. Her songs were received with grateful hearts by the kids, with whom she enjoyed a pleasant evening meal. A scene from Mozart ' s Marriage of Figaro as presented by the Nine O ' clock Opera Company. The Nine O ' clock Opera Company appeared at the Parish House in Mozart ' s Marriage of Figaro on March 7, 1944. This streamlined opera, given in English, substituted a good script and an artful narrator for the usual scenery. Waverly citizens, thankful for the opportunity to see a grand opera, braved the fearful snowstorm which raged that night to find that the time spent was truly worth while. Andre Maurois, French historian, biographer, and novelist, filled the engagement originally scheduled for Edmund Stevens, who was unable to appear. Mr. Maurois is undoubtedly one of the greatest literary men ever to have appeared in Waverly. This can be verified by the fact that his lecture tours include five appearances at the New York Town Hall. His appearance on the Wartburg Lyceum program on April 24th was one of the most accomplished and polished perform- ances ever given in Waverly. Another scene from the Marriage of Figaro. — 72 — R A D Wartburg on the air . . . Edwin Neumann, senior, announcing. Good afternoon, friends. Tliis is the Wartburg Broadcast coming to you from the campus of Wartburg College This is the familiar sentence which introduces on alternate Wednesday afternoons at 4:15 an interesting half -hour program originating in the radio studio of Old Main and presented through the facilities of station W.O.I, at Ames. Wartburg ' s listening audience was favored this year with a series of outstanding broadcasts. The Wartburg College A Capella Choir, under the direction of Prof. E. Liemohn, presented several programs consisting of excerpts from the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, The Mikado. The Wartburg College Band, under the direction of Prof. E. G. Heist, and the Waverly High School Band and Vocal Groups rounded out the musical programs for the year. In cooperation with the English department of Wartburg College, Dr. G. J. Neumann presented a half-hour program of poetry, depicting the history of our nation ' s conflicts. Numerous plays were presented and produced by the students of Wartburg College, including two original radio plays — Light Out of Darkness by Dorothy Becker and Even the Stars Wept by Edwin Neumann. The radio programs were planned and arranged by Prof. E. Liemohn for the office of public relations, the Rev. C. Shalkhauser, director. The technical crew consisted of Prof. A. Aardal and his assistant Max Diemer, while Arnold Raabe, Albert Martin, Paul Keller, Herbert Brokering, George Reinke, and Edwin Neumann served as announcers. And so, until the next Wednesday, this is Wartburg College bidding you all, ' Good Afternoon. ' — 73 — F 0 R I R E S S We give you a year al Warlburg — a year crammed with many bus y and inter- esting days. Homecoming, outfly, and almost any beautiful autumn or spring day afford memories brightened by the lights, camera, and action on the part of your 1944 Fortress staff. Our work of planning, writing, and edit- ing this book has been a real pleasure, and we hope, as you ramble through its pages, you will live again this enjoyable year. Standing: K. Kohl, G. Preston, G. Reinke, H. Baetke, J. Meyer, L. Laabs, E. Neumann, F. Diemer. Seated: E. Fritschel, Dr. Neumann, I. Oestmann, M. Diemer, Prof . Cornils, D.Brandt. B. Fritschel not pictured. — 74 — Above: The photographers, Les and Ken The Big Four making final plans Row 1 : J. Steuck, H. Brokering, P. Henn, D. Loots, M. Loseke, H. Baetke, V. Hamann Row 2: W. Rath, M. Hanff, A. Prottengeier, M. Schreitmueller, M. Hinrichs, R. Duerschner, J. Drewelow, K. Mursch Row 3: R. Hanselmann, F. Heupel, N. Hilton II, P. Hinrichs, H. Brokering, E. Neumann, P. Keller, F. Diemer, L. Green Row 4: L. Dobroth, L. Miller, G. Reinke, J. Keller, A. Reitz, H. Mansur, W. Mueller, J. Meyer, A. Albers, B. Loeschen TRUMPET The Trumpet Ihis y ar took a first chair in the war effort by staging a campaign for finances to send Wartburg ' s service men free issues. A special service man ' s issue was sent to all former Wartburgers, including those overseas. Another fine project of the staff was the drive for service men ' s pictures. During the first part of the year the editorship changed hands from Margaret Loseke to Phyl Henn, and Don Loots very ably took over the second semester. The business department was headed by Mickey Baetke. Dean Fritz gave his support by acting as all-year adviser. The aim of the Trumpet is to give all former and present students a picture of important events and progress at the college and to record student opinion. In the office. Any scoops? — 75 — E D ROSS President Darlene Brandt First Chairman John Keller Second Chairman . . . Ruth Braulick Secretary Helen Baetke Treasurer .... Loretta Baumgartner The Red Cross Unit is an entirely new organization on the campus. Although still in the first year of its development, it is very active. Dr. Wiederaenders, head of the education department, is sponsor. The Unit has an enrollment of seventy students. This represents more than one-half of the stu- dent body. The Unit is divided into two groups, home nursing and surgical dressing. The home nursing course trains for active health duties in the home. The surgical dressing group wraps ban- dages which are sent to the fighting areas. These groups meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights of each week. A recent registration of students on the campus has shown that the organization represents a very potential blood bank, which is ready for service at any time. The students are supporting the Red Cross in a most commendable manner. WHO ' S WHO Initiative, scholarship, and qualities of leader- ship mark the student who is elected to Who ' s Who. This Y®sr Wartburg was allowed six representatives in Who ' s Who Among College Students. GEORGE REINKE, Chicago, Illinois President of Freshman Class — vice-president of student body — president of Chi Rho — president of Chapel Choir — president of Beta Lambda Lambda — member of Luther League — member of the Wartburg Players — member of Fortress staff — member of Trumpet staff — cheerleader — member of Faculty-Student Council — president of Senior Class — member of A Capella Choir. EDWIN NEUMANN, Waverly, Iowa Member of The Wartburg Players — member of Beta Lambda Lambda — president of Future Teachers — member of Student Senate — member of Fortress staff — member of Trumpet staff — member of Wartburg A Capella Choir — Science Club. IRENE OESTMANN, Auburn, Nebraska Homecoming Queen, 1944 — Attendant, 1943 — president of Wartburg Choir — vice-president of Senior Class — secretary of Junior Class — member of Wartburg Players — member of Home Ec Club — Dorm Council — president of Alpha Mu — member of Luther League — Fortress staff, editor 1944 — member of Student Senate — member of Pep Club — Chapel Choir — Future Teachers. PHYLLIS HENN, Waverly, Iowa President of the student body during second semester — mem- ber of S cience Club — member of Pi Sig — member of Home Ec Club — president of Band — member of Fortress staff — member of Trumpet staff — head Cheerleader — treasurer of W.A.A. — member of Student Senate. HANS SANDROCK, Bellevue, Iowa President of Wartburg A Capella Choir — member of the W Club, winning his letter in football — member of the Student Senate — member of Luther League — member of Chi Rho — played lead in Mikado and H. M. S. Pinafore — Choir soloist. ARNOLD RAABE, Wilton, Wisconsin President of the student body during first semester — presi- dent of Wartburg Players — member of Chi Rho — vice-president of the Luther League — member of Radio Committee — an- nouncer at Wartburg broadcasts — Clarence. — 77 — interests Through organizations we discovered and developed our lalenls in musical, religious, social, and intellectual activities . . . CHOIR . . . BAND . . . DRAMA ... CHI RHO . . . LUTHER LEAGUE . . . GERMAN CLUB . . . SCIENCE CLUB ... PI SIGMA . . . ALPHA MU . . . A A seclion of the Warfburg A Capella Choir ' — 78 — Row 1 : T. Schoenoff, B. Fritschel, L. Teske, F. Diemer, M. Vagts, B. Hoskyn, D. Diers, R. Braulick, M. Hahn, Joan Gold, J. Gold, K. Mursch. Row 2: S. Schabacher, J. Drewelow, D. Brandt, D. Becker, H. Milius, M. Schreifmueller, M. Hanff, I. Oestmann, D. Kumpf, E. Scharff, E. Wittig, M. Hinrichs, D. Bunge. Row 3 : P. Hinrichs, G. Reinke, D. Meyer, E. Wieland, H. Mansur, L. Bunge, Harold Brokering, W. Fink, L. Dobroth, L. Green. Row 4: E. Fritschel, H. Brokering, D. Loots, P. Keller, R. Wittrock, A. Reitz, J. Keller, M. Diemer, Prof. E. Liemohn, director. CHOIR The Wartburg Choir, which is one of the country ' s outstanding a capella groups, is one of the most active organizations on the campus. This y ar, under the talented conductor Professor E. Liemohn, the choir has had a well balanced schedule. Since rationing made an extended tour impossible, the choir worked diligently throughout the first semester to present Gilbert Sullivan ' s light opera, The Mikado. During the second semes- ter, the choir worked up a program of sacred songs to be presented on week-end concert appearances. Besides, the organization appeared on numerous radio broadcasts presented throughout the year. The officers of the 1943-44 season were Hans Sand- rock, president first semester, succeeded by Irene Oestmann, second semester,- Edwin Neumann, vice- president,- Darlene Brandt, secretary-treasurer,- and Rev. C. Shalkhauser, business manager, and Miss Dorothy Kraushaar, chaperon and nurse. Director E. Liemohn, not only recognized as an eminent director, but has also won a notable place among America ' s com- posers and arrangers of a capella music. — 80 — THE M I K AD 0 The Mikado, written by that famous team of opera composers, Gilbert and Sullivan, presents a diverting picture of Japanese views on matters of state and international relations. The story revolves around the amorous adventures of Nanki-Po, the son of the Mikado, who has deserted the court because Katisha, a court favorite fifty years ago, has interpreted his actions to mean that he is in love with her. While disguised as a minstrel, he falls in love with Yum-Yum, a beautiful school girl. Ko-Ko, her guardian, is also in love with his beautiful ward. Ko-Ko now holds the post of Lord High Executioner, but only through the good graces of the Mikado, who reprieved him from a death sentence imposed for flirting with girls. In order to maintain the Emperor ' s good graces, Ko-Ko must have an execution before the Mikado reaches town. He hits upon the plan of letting Yum-Yum marry Nanki-Po and then executing Nanki-Po, who is still the Mikado ' s son, and then he will have Yum-Yum for himself. It is only then that Ko-Ko discovers that according to tradition the wife of an executed man must be buried alive. This is the complicated dilemma which the characters face. THE CAST Mikado Edward Fritschel Yum-Yum. Lucia Teske Nanki-Po Hans Sandrock Pitti-Sing. Peep-Bo... Betty Hoskyn Ko-Ko. Paul Keller Marie Hanff Pooh-Bah. Herbert Brokering Katisha Darlene Brandt Pish-Tush. Herman Mansur Scenes from the opera The Mikado ' Left to right: M. Hinrichs, M. Hanff, I. Haase, M. Herron, P. Hsnn, E. Wittig, D. Meyer, A. Reitz, L. Bunge, E. Weichman, D. Brandt, M. Kramer, F. Diemer, R. Wittrock, V. Gold, D. Voigls. BAND This Y sr ' s band was a very spirited organization. It also proved to be a better balanced group than the bands of the foregoing years. After working up several snappy programs, the band presented them in convocation. It also played an important role at the basketball games in boosting the morale of the team and of the pep club. The band, under the able direction of Professor Heist, presented a concert on Senior Day. This organization has always been depended upon to fill in and produce the spirit for many of the college functions. IRUMPET DUE! The Wartburg duet is composed of two fast-tongueing cornetists, Florence Diemer and Victor Gold. They toured four high schools once a month, presenting musical programs whose purpose is to create an interest in Wartburg College. I R I 0 The trio is made up of three charming warblers, Lucia Teske, Darlene Brandt, and Betty Hoskyn. These young ladies with their accompanist, Jean Drewelow, make similar tours. Their purpose is to entertain and also to create interest in Wartburg College among the graduating students. — 82 — Standing: E. Hageman, M. Loseke, A. Albers, P. Taylor, J. Meysr, G. Reinke, L. Bunge, D. Loots, E. Neumann, M. Hanlf, C. Ide, M. Hinrichs, I. Oestmann. Seated: D. Diers, V. Hamann, D. Brandt, Miss Mayfield, M. Hahn, C. Wolf, L. Teske. W A R T B U R G PLAYERS Several new stars made their debut this y r the Wartburg Players preserited three major productions. In December, the comedy Clarence, by Booth Tarkington, proved a great success. Lent brought us the religious play, The Passing of the Third Floor Back, a play which deals with social prob- lems and is centered around the theme, I will seek thy good. The third production was a farce, The Doctor in Spite of Him- self, by Moliere, the renowned French playwright. This play was presented on Senior Day. Donald Voigts was president,- Virgene Hartwig vice-president, and Clarice Wolf, secretary. Two scenes from Tarkington ' s comedy Clarence. Laughs from beginning to end marked it as a great favorite. Row 1 : M. Diemer, A. Oelschlager, G. Reinke, Dr. Hillner, P. Keller, L. Miller, P. Hinrichs, L. Green. Row 2: J. Bangsrt, L. Streik, B. Polesky, D. Loots, J. Keller, Herb. Brokering, H. Brokering, C. Ide, D. Schlossin. Row 3: R. Hanselman, F. Heupel, N. Hilton, E. Wieland, B. Schwerin, A. Reifz, H. Schuler, A. Albers, L. Dobroth, R. Lang. Row 4: W.Gebhard, D. Mueller, N. Meyer, L. Kock, J. Meyer, R. Wittrock, L. Wehmer, H. Mansur, L. Cronrath, W. Mueller, B. Loeschen, K. Kohl, Ed. Fritschel. The Chi Rho sociely chose George Reinke to lead them during 1943-44, with Paul Keller as vice- president, Bob Drewes as secretary-treasurer, and LeRoy Miller as reporter. Dr. Hiltner retained his traditional position as adviser. The annual candle-lighting service sponsored by the Chi Rho drew the largest audience in its history. An impressive service was presented with an all-male speaking choir under the direction of Dr. Hiltner as the outstanding feature. The Pulpit, the well-known magazine for clergymen, asked permission to print the program of the service for use in other churches. Members of Chi Rho became more active at the Lutheran Children ' s Home when the society adopted the project of supervising group recreation for the children. Members spend one evening a week in planning and directing these activities. In connection with the evangelistic drive of the A.L.C., Chi Rho inaugurated a program of evangelism on the Wartburg campus which gives promise of great things. C H I R H 0 Practical Knowledge for Future Ministers was the general theme of the Chi Rho programs for this year. Individual sessions for ex- ample, were devoted to a study of altar hangings, a discussion of ministerial ethics, participation in a congregational meeting, and a study of the Episcopal Church. The Speaking Choir as they appeared at the candle-light service. — 84 — Row 1 : R. Duerschner, M. Day, Dean Fritz, Dr. Hertel, E. Hagsman, H. Brokering, N. Hilton. Row 2: J. Steuck, J. Gold, Joan Gold, P. Taylor, R. Wolfe, A. Leinbaugh, L. Laabs, L. Thorson, C. Wolf, J. Drewelow, K. Mursch, G. Preston, M. Loseke. Row 3: J. Bangert, A. Oelschlager, Herb Brokering, G. Clemens, C. Brinkman, L. Pilgrim, M. Schreitmueller, M. Hinrichs, A. Albers, C. Ide, L. Green, E. Gabel. Row 4: R. Hanselman, R. Lang, L. Streik, G. Reinke, M. Vagfs, I. Hasse, H. Baetke, P. Hinrichs, A. Reitz, M. Kramer, B. Loeschen, L. Dobroth, E. Fritschel. Row 5: F. Heupel, D. Schlossin, D. Mueller, N. Meyer, L. Kock, J. Meyer, R. Wiftrock, L. Wehmer, H. Mansur, L. Bunge, W. Mueller, E. Wieland, B. Schwerin, W. Fink. L U I H E R LEAGUE The Wartburg College Luther League, under the guidance of Dean Fritz and Dr. Hertel, had a rather full schedule. Besides having meetings at the regular time, the League sponsored a Reformation celebration and a Religious Emphasis Week. During Reformation Week, Dr. Wiederaenders, Professor Cornils, Professor Liemohn, Dr. Hiltner, and Everett Hageman spoke in convocation. During Religious Emphasis Week, the evening services were conducted by the Rev. L. Sagert of the Children ' s Home, Professor Ottersberg, Dean Fritz, and the Rev. C. Shalkhauser. During this week a collection was taken to purchase a communion set for the Rev. A. Schumacher ' s mission in Des Moines. It amounted to $120.90; so in addition to the communion set, a mimeograph machine and Sunday school hymnals were purchased. This year the Luther League was honored by the presence of the Rev. Mr. Rogness of Mason City and the Rev. Marcus Rieke of Columbus, Ohio. The officers for the year were Everett Hageman, president; Harold Brokering, vice-president; Rose Duerschner, secretary, and Margaret Day, treasurer. The Rev. L. Sagert delivering his Lenten addrass during Religious Emphasis Week. — 85 — Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 E. Wieland, L. Miller, Professor Cornils, B. Loeschen, M. Loseke. H. Schuler, J. Bangert, I. Haase, M. Hinrichs, L. Baumgartner, K. Mursch. L. Sfreick, E. Buhr, H. Mansur, W. Gebhard, R. Lang, D. Mueller. DER HANS SACHS VEREIN The beauty of the German language, says Professor Cornils, is that you get it finally. To facilitate the process, members of the Hans Sachs Verein, under the leadership of LeRoy Miller, have devoted their raeetings to a study of various German masters, authors and poets. Symphonies of J. Strauss constituted the program for one evening. Other meetings were spent listening to works of great writers — Goethe, Heine, Uhland, and others. The favorite pastime of the members of the club was the singing of good old German hymns. They sponsored a five-o ' clock-in-the-morning caroling party just before the Christmas recess. The executive committee of the organization consisted of Bernhard Loeschen, vice-president, and Erwin Wieland, secretary-treasurer. Professor Cornils is the adviser of the club. — 86 — Row 1 : P. Henn, M. Hahn, D. DeSotel, Jean Gold, J. Gold, O. Leege. Row 2: A. Prottengeier, D. Weiblen, M. Herron, E. Scharff, M. Loseke, D. Meyer, N. Hilton. Row 3: R. Lang, Dr. Herlel, L. Bunge, Professor Swensen, V. LaBahn, Professor Aardal. SCIENCE CLUB Here ' s a real club for anyone interested in up-to-date scientific subjects. Inter- esting reports on medical, engineering, chemical, and other scientific progress followed by discussions on the topic make up the average programs. Occasionally films are shown. Probably the most enjoyable meeting of the year was held at Professor Aardal ' s home. An added attraction was the oyster stew prepared by members of the club from the Hec department. The sponsors of the Club are the three science professors — Dr. Hertel, Professor Swensen, and Professor Aardal. These three professors represent, respectively, the fields of biology, chemistry, and physics and mathematics. Vince LaBahn was president the first semester, Max Diemer took over after Vince ' s graduation in January. The vice-president was Leiand Bunge and the secretary-treasurer was Reuben Lang. Each department took its turn at being in charge of the program. This club does much to further the general scientific knowledge of a student. Anyone who is interested in the scientific field should belong to it. — 87 — Row 1 : D. DeSotel, E. Weichman, B. Hoskyn, M. Day, G. Preston, H. Milius, Miss Smith, A. Prottengeier, M. Hinrichs, R. Duerschner, L. Thorson, J. Knittles. Row 2: B. Fritschel, R. Braulick, R. Kilcher, E. Wittig, L. Laabs, A. Kruse, H. Baelke, L. Baumgartner, J. Drewelow, J. Steuck. Row 3: M. Hanff, B. DeBower, S. Schabacher, M. Vagts, G. Reints, I. Haase, V. Hartwig, J. Buechele, P. Henn, M. Schreitmueller. Row 4: M. Loseke, M. Herron, L. Pilgrim, D. Weiblen, F. Hoeger, I. Mueller, G. Clemens. PI SIGMA Wartburg ' s sorority — organized lo help its members know just what to do and when to do it. The formal initiation was followed by a tea held in the reception room of Wartburg Hall,- Helen Milius, the president, officiated, and Miss Eloise Smith, the adviser, attended to see that everything progressed smoothly. Standing: D. Brandt, C. Wolf, G. Presfon, D. Bunge, G. Clemens. Seated: Miss Smith, sponsor,- M. J. Rachut, I. Oestmann, B. Shaulis, L. Begalske. ALPHA M U Something new was added to Wartburg when the Wartburg Hall overflow was housed in the former residence of Professor Heist. Eight of the girls who were domiciled in this so-called annex were upperclassmen and two were lowly freshmen. Attracted by the novel idea of a sorority on the campus, the inmates sought permission of the administration to become organized as such a social group. After due consideration the privilege was granted, and Alpha Mu sorority had its begin- ning. Irene Oestmann, president, Betty Lou Shaulis, vice-president, and Mary Jean Rachut, treas- urer, supervised the drawing up of a constitution for the organization. One of the foremost aims of Alpha Mu, that of im- proving the social graces, was realized to some extent through a series of four teas given to as many totally different groups on the campus. Miss Smith, home economics instructor, acted as house mother to this group, and helped to make the whole venture an all out success. A glimpse at society. Informality reigned at this Alpha Mu Tea. — 89 — Sports mans kip Through athletics we kindled an un- dying spirit to give our all despite the odds and to gain the laurels in victory or defeat. PEP CLUB . . . FOOTBALL . . . BASKET- BALL . . . BASEBALL . . . MINOR SPORTS . . . W CLUB . . . W.A.A. — 90 — True sporlsmanship — game with the alumni. p E P Left lo righl: Helen Baelke, Jack Meyer, Phyllis Henn, George Reinke, Irene Mueller. CHEER LEADERS Pep band at the game. Responsible for a great deal of the school spirit shown at the games. Five peppY kids — at the head of the Pep Club and at the front of school spirit. The cheer leaders were respon- sible for much of the action at the basketball games. New yells, somer- saults, formations — they put feeling into everything. The bonfire and snake dance of Homecoming, pep rallies for basketball games, dining hall yells, the trans- portation of the Pep Club members to the Upper Iowa game — the group was behind all these activities. The peak of the year, however, was the trip to Dubuque, where both they and the team broke records. 92 Row 1 : J. Steuck, B. Frilschel, E. Weichman, V. Hamann, E. Wendland, C. Wolf, D. Brandt. Row 2: P. Taylor, J. Buechele, F. Hoeger, H. Milius, M. Hinrichs, E. Wittig, G. Clemens. Row 3: D. Kumpf, M. Hanff, A. Kruse, M. Schreitmueller, V. Hartwig, I. Oestmann, S. Schabacker. Row 4: F. Diemer, G. Reints, M. Vagts, A. Prottengeier, M. Hahn. PEP CLUB The Pep Club, under the leadership of the five cheer leaders and Coach Hertel, adviser, made its debut on the campus in January- The members, all coeds, were elected by their respective classes. The function of the organization is to stimulate school spirit among the students, especially on the days of basketball games, when team members want to feel that everyone is behind them. With a special song, special outfits consisting of felt megaphones on white sweaters, and all-around pep, the misses have succeeded in getting their purpose recognized and the student body has followed. The high pitch of the year was reached when the entire club was transported to the Upper Iowa game, where they urged the team on to fight for a score of 61 points and a victory. This year the Pep Club was forced to limit its activities to basketball, but it IS a club with a future. — 93 — A ni L E I I c s Afier coaching at Wartburg for many y rs, Dr. E. W. Hertel had dropped out of athletic circles for the most part to give all his time and attention to teaching in the field of plants and animals, the field in which he has earned his doctor ' s degree. When both of our coaches, Van Dyke and Roselius, transferred to other schools last summer, Wartburg was without a coach, and the man- power situation made finding another one an impossibility. In this emergenc y Wartburg again had to call on Doc Hertel to take over the coach- ing job. This meant Doc would have to handle his regular classes besides varsity practice and two men ' s physical education classes. A job like that is a challenge to any man! Dr. Hertel accepted that challenge, and one look at Wartburg ' s athletic success during the past year proves that he handled it admirably! Our hats are off to Dr. Hertel for the grand job he has done not only in varsity competition but in intramural sports as well. It ' s men like him who prevent emergencies from becoming tragedies. ' DOC HERTEL Coach Ready to lake lhal ball 1 Army-Navy touch football game. — 94 — F 0 0 I B A L L Last September there was one big question in the mind of every student: Will there be a foot- ball team? For three weeks the chances were fifty-fifty ; rumors were circulating in all directions,- some of us were counting the number of men who might possibly don a football uniform and take to the gridiron. In the meantime Dr. Hertel was making long-distance telephone calls, sending telegrams, and writing letters trying to schedule enough games to warrant having a football team at Wartburg. The result — no games. Only one or two other schools were having teams and they wouldn ' t be able to travel because of restrictions. It looked for a while as if there just wouldn ' t be any football at Wartburg this year, but thanks to our ingenious coach we had football after all, yes, football that was just as knock-down and drag- out as any varsity game that was ever played. The whole thing started in men ' s physical education classes where touch football was being played. There was plenty of spirit, competition and fight in these games, and Coach Hertel, seeing in them an outlet for some excess energy, organized an intramural touch football league. Two teams were chosen from those men who were interested, one called the Navy, coached by Dr. Hertel, and the other called the Army, coached by Wilmut Fruehling, Wartburg alumnus, who was assisting with the sports program. Several practice sessions were held so that the men could work out some super plays. In all, five games were played during the season,- the Navy won three and the Army two. The outstanding game of the season was the one played at Homecoming, when the Navy held the Army scoreless to win 7-0 and take the championship. These intramural teams had to take the place of intercollegiate football because of the present emergency, and from the enthusiasm aroused by them, we are confident that their efforts were not in vain. We ' re looking forward to varsity football again next year if the war is over in time,- if not, we ' re looking forward to bigger and better intramurals. — 95 — BASKETBALL Warlburg takes top civilian honors! That ' s the story of the 1943-44 basketball season in a nutshell. There were really two groups of teams in the Iowa Conference this year, those with Navy trainees on the team and those without. The all-civilian Wartburg squad found themselves out- classed when they tackled Navy strengthened teams like St. Olaf, Gustavus Adolphus, Loras, and Dubuque, but against civilian teams such as Luther, last year ' s champs, Upper Iowa and Penn they were able to make the best showing in the conference. The Knights were outscored in conference competition 44.5 to 42.6, but they easily outscored non-conference opposition 40.8 to 33.1. They also came out on top in all-game scoring 39.6 to 36.4. John Keller, junior, forward from Jamestown, N. Dak., led the individual scoring with 142 points, followed closely by Merle Kleen of Pomeroy, Iowa, who posted 139 points for the season. Standing fifth in the final Iowa Conference record with five wins and as many losses, the Knights of 1943-1944 boast the best season since entering the conference in 1937. Wartburg can be proud of its war-time basketball squad, and if the war ends in time for some of our boys to come back before next season, we can expect to see the best team in Wartburg ' s history in 1945! — 96 — Standing: Coach Hertel, E. Ihnen, W. Becker, L. Cronrath, E. Frilschel, R. Ihnen. Seated: P. Keller, M. Kleen, H. Mansur, L. Koch, J. Keller. THE I E A M JOHN KELLER — His first year in college basket- ball . . . highest individual scorer . . . sports- manship supreme . . . tops in all-around play . . . back next year. MERLE KLEEN — Only man on the first five who played at Wartburg last year . . . second highest scorer . . . unexcelled in all-around team play . . . one of the fighten ' st men on the squad . . . in the Navy now, their gain, our loss. PAUL KELLER — Didn ' t play basketball as sophomore or junior, made up for lost time as a senior . . . long shot artist ... on defense he ' s a fighter, on offense he ' s a constant threat. HERMAN MANSUR — Starred at Texas Lutheran last year, at Wartburg this year . . . excellent at ball handling . . . fine teamwork with that typical Texas fighting spirit! LOWELL KOCH — Transfer from Western Union college . . . their loss, our gain . . one of the best defensive men in the conference ... a good rebound man. RAY IHNEN — Little and fast as lightning ... a dependable substitute . . . eighteen points in one game . . . our trickiest dribbler. ED. FRITSCHEL — Out the first of season be- cause of bad ankle ... a man who really got up there for those rebounds . . . one of the best offensive men . . . back next year. HANS SANDROCK — Always a hard man to stop because of his fighting style . . . left at semester. LUTHER CRONRATH — B squad last year . . . didn ' t play much,- when he did he knew what it meant to fight . . . good at defense and rebounds. WALLACE BECKER — Played beautiful ball in spite of bad knee . . . showed true colors at Luther . . . always a good man to fill a gap left by a first stringer. ELDON IHNEN — Always ready willing and able . . . used his varsity experience on the B squad. — 97 — Front Rowr R. Hanselman, L. Sailer, W. Fink. Back Row: Coach Hertel, E. Wieland, W. Mueller, J. Meyer. B S 0 U A 0 There always have been and always will be men who just don ' t play this game of basketball well enough to make the first ten, but who like to play just as well as the varsity men. It is for these men that the Wartburg B squad was organized. Besides serving this purpose, it gives the men a chance to practice regularly in preparation for next year ' s squad. It was the same story for the B squad as it was for all other athletic organiza- tions — no gas; they can ' t get here, and we can ' t get there. For this reason there were only three B squad games: one with the Seminary, one with the Hampton Independents, and one with the Alumni. The second stringers won the first and lost the second and third games. Lawrence Sailer was named captain of the B squad and was the leading scorer in all three games. The spring program of sports included track and tennis. Meets were scheduled with some of the area colleges. The conference track meet was held at Loras College May 5th and 6th. — 98 — 1943 Baseball Team BASEBALL The 1943 Knights had a very successful season. This y r only three baseball games were scheduled. Intramural kittenball was substituted. Merle Kleen, star pitcher, on the mound. Coach Van Dyke telling them how. — 99 — Standing; J. Bangert, E. Gabel, J. Keller, P. Keller, H. Sandrock, Coach E. Herlel. Sealed : L. Cronrath, L. Sailer, M. Kleen, D. Loots, M. Diemer. C L y B With most of the former letter winners in the armed services or in the Seminary, the Wartburg W Club started the school year with a very small returning mem- bership. Since there was no varsity football and no one won a letter in that major sport, no new members were added until after the basketball season. The main function of this exclusive group is to award sweaters to men who have won two letters in one major sport. Besides this, the W Club is responsible for taking tickets and selling ice cream at basketball games. Together with the W.A.A., the W Club jointly sponsors a sports night once a year for the entire student body. These athletes also annually sponsor the printing and selling of the Homecoming booklets and one other money-making activity, which this year took the form of a box-social. Lawrence Sailer is president of the lettermen, Don Loots is secretary-treasurer, succeeding Paul Keller, who resigned this position early in the year. Merle Kleen was vice-president until the time of his enlistment in the Navy. — 100 — Row 1 : H. Bactke, H. Bsgalske, Mrs. LaBahn, sponsor, J. Buechele, I. Mueller, P. Henn. Row 2: J. Steuck, V. Hamann, F. Hoeger, M. Herron, D. Fober, V. Wetzlich. Row 3 : E. Martin, E. Wendland, C. Brinkman, M. Day, E. Scharff, M. Schreifmueller. One of Wartburg ' s most active organizations on the campus is the Women ' s Athletic Association. Though small in number this y r, it has more than made up for this deficiency in size by the energetic spirit displayed by its members. The club is designed for those girls who are interested in participating in sports activities of all kinds. Mrs. LaBahn, adviser, helped the girls schedule basketball games with surround- ing high schools, games which proved interesting and productive of good will. It was the first step taken in this direction, and it is hoped more will be heard of such competition in years to come. Lee Begalske directed the activities of the club the first semester,- she was suc- ceeded by Mickey Baetke in January. Phyl Henn was secretary, and Jane Buechele guarded the financial interests of the girls. Irene Mueller tabulated the points earned by the girls toward numerals, letters, pins, and sweaters awarded successively for the required number of hours of participation in sports activities. The awards are well worth the effort required to win them. The girls were especially proud of their first-prize float in the Homecoming parade. Then, there was co-operation with the V Club again this year on the Homecoming booklets and also for the yearly Sports Night. It ' s a pleasure to see this cooperation between the two clubs. — 101 — E CHEEREO AND PLHED THE GAME OF ' 44 Whelher seniors or freshmen, we all played our part in the life of the school year,- for whether we sit on the sidelines and watch or are on the floor playing, we are still part of the game. As students we form the rapidly changing part of the college scene. Each year new students appear and each year old students leave. Not only do those who leave change, but those of us who remain change also, under the influ- ence of friends, teachers, and books. As we studied and played together, we formed new acquaintances and closer friendships. May these pages forever perpetuate and keep alive the warm reveries that feed the lamps of friendship, so that they may never grow dim. For it were better for us that the sun should be extinguished than that we should be without friends. And now, we, the staff, take this opportunity to thank all those who in any way helped to make this publica- tion possible. A sincere Thank You to you all. We wish to express our special appreciation to Mr. Arthur Droste of the Waverly Publishing Com- pany, Mr. Les Hull, of the Journal, and Mr. George McClarey, representative of the Jahn Oilier Engraving Company. 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