Wartburg College - Fortress Yearbook (Waverly, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1953 volume:

THE FORTRESS OF WARTBURG IS RARELY DORMANT — OBSERVE IT CHANGE WITH THE VARIED LIFE IT CONTAINS. Wartburg College Waverly, Iowa Editor-in-chief Associate Editor Business Manager Photographer Adviser Rudy Kolberg George Hanusa Paul .Reyelts Allan Dieter Miss Margaret Wolff Foreword The 1953 FORTRESS attempts to show Wartburg life as developed around A Mighty Fortress theme. While browsing through this annual, laugh at your less serious moments in the Fortress of W artburg, and, on the other hand, remember the powerful words of Luther s mighty hymn which inspires us to greater service in our own Wartburg Fortress and to our God. Contents YOUR LIFE IN THE FORTRESS . . . . 10 SCHOLASTIC LIFE . 14 KNIGHT LIFE 30 SPORTS LIFE 44 ACTIVITY LIFE 58 CLASS LIFE 98 Dedicated to . . . Dr. Edwin Liemohn he wrote the name of wartburg in black notes and his hands painted pictures with our voices he built his home — with these same hands that penned the music the choir sings ( why was it — they asked — that a man of his stature remained here — and we knew it was because he gave his heart — not just — his hands) for he made of us something great something we did not know we were and he built us too — and made us want to give our voices — in humility — ( for we learned that from him ) —h.h.d. Hub of the Campus . . . The Fountain In the winter months it stands cold, drab, and lifeless. With the ad- vent of spring, the fountain, like the trees, seems to wake up and live as it sprays a fine mist sparkling in the sunlight and glistening in the light of the moon. Here, too, the incoming freshmen discover an- other tradition as they freshen up on Outfly morning. Home of Learning . . . Luther Hall Standing boldly at the front of the campus, Luther Hall gives an on- looker from Bremer Avenue the first impression of Wartburg College. It is fitting that this should be the first building of the college to catch the eye of anyone passing through Waverly, for this structure is the site of many student firsts, as incoming freshmen soon discover. Home of the administration, library, and reading room, as well as many classrooms and laboratories, Luther Hall stands as the symbol of a solid Christian Education. Knights Gymnasium This imposing structure brings memories of thrilling vic- tories, heartbreaking defeats, and svortsmanship on the hardcourt. Throngs gather in this building to witness performances of world-renowned artists, featured on the Artist Series. Grossmann Hall A structure throbbing with the activity of 150 men and Dorm Supervisor Norm Johansens family, Grossmann H all contains a spacious lounge, kitchenette, and a recrea- tion room — the Gauntlet. Wartburg Hall Home for over 100 coeds, Wartburg Hall is also the cen- ter of campus activity, housing a lounge, recreation room, the Den, and the college bookstore-post office. Dream Dorm Now under construction, the new ivomens dormitory will significantly add to the beauty of the campus. Structures of Abode . . . Little Theater . . . and Constant Activity Left— OLD MAIN Right— PUBLICATIONS HOUSE Left — Chow line at cafe- teria on Alumni Day, June 4, 1952 Right— HOME ECONOMICS HOUSE 9 You wanted Out fly ! You in the Fortress . . SEPTEMBER, 1952 You wondered — about many things. You, the Freshman, were not certain what you would run into — What would college life be like? You arrived here, anxious and hopeful, but afraid. You asked, Will the work be too hard? You were perse- cuted with initiation; you were homesick. And, you, the Sophomore, were also a bit awed. You had one year behind you, but this second year would certainly be different, or would it? At least it was your turn to keep the freshmen in line; that would be pleasurable. You, the Senior, were a befuddled product of mixed emotions — both glad and sad. A lump clogged your throat when you looked ahead to June and Commencement. You worked together as a student body, and your bewilderment dropped into the background. You awoke suddenly one morning to the harsh shouts of Outfly! and the staccato of firecrackers. This one morning you found little difficulty in rising early to enjoy a day of indepen- dence. You, the upperclassmen, delighted in orientating the freshmen to more Wart- burg traditions. You, the Freshmen — well, each of you had individual thoughts and resolutely faced . . . OCTOBER, 1952 Freshmen were considered students, and joined hands with the rest in staging . . of Wartburg -- 1952-53 the most successful Homecoming in recent years. You studied some, slept some, stayed awake some, and enjoyed yourself much. With the stride of the year, you soon found yourself in . . . NOVEMBER, 1952 Winds became colder and you were forced to seek the shelter of the cozy room. It probably w s best anyway, as the mid- semesters caused some tedious page- turning. A rejuvenated Wartburg Band pre- sented its first concert and Wartburg Players presented Little Foxes for the outstanding social events. However, you may have had to miss them as the flu bug hit almost everyone. After a satisfying Thanksgiving vacation, you realized you were in . . . DECEMBER, 1952 Already you ceased worrying about books — you were too involved in col- lege life in general. Some of you were seen courting a new friend — you were happy — the rest were happy with you. You con- tributed to the production of Christmas at Wartburg. You went home for Christmas — ate, slept (?), recuperated (?), and came back for more in , . . JANUARY, 1953 A new year, a new semester at Wartburg began, the last for some of you. After enduring the final siege of term pa- pers from the first semester and the tem- pestuous finals, you prepared to start the new semester on a new foot. Yelling your- self foghorned, you blew off steam at the basketball games. Other times you con- tained yourself and absorbed culture at the Artist Series concerts — Hungarian String Quartet, Heifetz, Boston Pops. Already you had tumbled into . . , You cheered the Knight, cagers! You worshipped. You and Others . . FEBRUARY, 1953 During Spiritual Emphasis Week you came closer to your Saviour, and you felt the pressing need of your service in His Kingdom, You had a chance to dis- cuss philosophical viewpoints philosophi- cally with Dr. George Forell of Gustavus Adolphus College. You attended evening chapel in greater numbers and resolved to keep on doing so, hoping that you wouldn ' t have to be disgruntled with yourself for not keeping that resolution. You of the Wartburg Choir went on tour and came back in . , . MARCH, 1953 With the Coming of spring, activity accelerated — much had to be done; some of it would be left undone — a victim of pro- crastination. The cold Iowa ground started thawing and you in turn relaxed, whether in the classroom or on the evening stroll. Elections were the turmoil of the campus as publications editors made their bids for jobs that would give them work, head- aches, and thrills. After a refreshing spring vacation, you were ready to plunge into . . . APRIL, 1953 Castle Singers and the Wartburg Concert Band became victims of spring fever and took meandering excursions into neighboring states. More elections and the big election of student body president aroused intense interest. Aspirants for the office made their promises, volunteered predictions, and expressed hopes. All of you enjoyed the excitement of the moment. As the ivy on Wartburg Hall unfolded, you grew into ... MAY, 1953 The month of lilacs, banquets, and sunning, May loomed as an activity-packed month. Enthusiastic resolutions were made to make this final month of the school year count. You attended the Junior- Senior Banquet with that special one — . . Watching -- Working even though it may have caused you to use Dillavou Lunch ' s easy credit terms for a time. And now the climax in . . . JUNE, 1953 Only four days in this month con- cerned you and the college mutually. The college was to lose something — you were to lose something and yet ultimately gain. As an underclassman, you looked forward to the next September, and as a Senior you clutched the precious diploma and remin- isced. This is the story we wish to tell in the . . . 1953 FORTRESS This yearbook aims to relate in pic- tures and words the story of the college and you through the 1952-53 school year. It is the tale of you, the individual, one of the student body and part of the college. Unfortunately, it is impossible to cram the contents of all the actions of 600 individ- uals between the covers of a 144-page book. Our interest has been to glean the high- lights, and present them to you in a theme woven around A Mighty Fortress. You are to feel that you ' re part of the Fortress of Wartburg and its Outflies, chapel serv- ices, athletics, and Artist Series — this is shown by the new feature section and page brighteners. On the division pages is the core of our theme, A Mighty Fortress. Here you will see the founder of our Lutheran church and the composer of the hymn with the Wartburg castle in the background. As you recall the many times you sang the hymn, you will relive the Wartburg activi- ties shown on the hymn — illustrated by objects appearing on the right side of the double-division page. The goal of the 1953 FOPvTRESS is to portray your role played in service to The Mighty Fortress. Whether a faculty member or a student in the Wartburg Fortress, you sought faith-inspired service to the mightiest bulwark of all, A Mighty Fortress — our God, You laughed at Cry. ' ' Courtesy of Muhlenberg Press. SCHOLASTIC LIFE Copyright 1942, by Galaxy Music Corporation A .MiClHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD ' MOTET For Chorus r)f Mixed Voice?, Un ac com pa I! led EDWIN LIEMOHN A might - y f Jr - tress is our God . 1 A trust - y At the Helm . . . Pres. C. H. Becker Untiring, full of zeal, abounding with faith in God, Pres. C. H. Becker, in his aim for a greater Wartburg, is an in- spiration to faculty and students alike. Always eager to be of service to members of the Wartburg family in spite of his busy schedule, President Becker keeps the wel- come sign hanging on his office door. Making numerous trips week after week, Dr. Becker ' s ceaseless efforts to- ward building a mightier Wartburg Col- lege will be exemplified in the new women ' s dormitory, another evidence of Wart- burg ' s progress during his eight years of presidency. A real helpmate, Mrs. Becker per- forms many behind-the-scenes tasks. She is always present when her services are needed, whether to act as hostess to many visitors or participate in civic and church activities. In the bach yard of their neiv Cape Cod style home. Dr. and Mrs. Becker play with their pet cocker spaniel. 16 Tradition at Wartburg- is personified in Dr. G. J. Neumann, college vice-presi- dent and head of the division of languages and literature. Dr. Neumann has been a part of Wartburg longer than has any other faculty member, having taught here forty-three years. Jovial right-hand man to President Becker, Uncle Herb Engelbrecht, with his flashing smile, is the symbol of Wart- burg spirit. Mr. Engelbrecht is also active in civic affairs, having served as president of the Waverly Chamber of Commerce, among other city activities. Forming Policies BOARD OF REGENTS— Row 1 : Dr. G. Schultz, Mr. F. Lentz, Mr. W. C. Voecks, president; Mrs. P. Moeller, Dr. W. Young, Mr. W. Voigts. Row 2: The Rev. H. Muench, the Rev. E. Seidel, the Rev. H. Schiffler, the Rev. H. Bomhoff, the Rev. L. Belk, Mr. L. Bender, Mr. A. Vollbrecht, the Rev. E. Schlachtenhaufen, Mr. C. Sievert. Familiar to Students Left — Earnest A. Opper- maim, Dean of Students Right — Miss Theresa Holt, Dean of Women Left — Norman Fintel, Public Relations Director Right — Dr, William Hulme, College Chaplain Left — Miss Mattie Harms, College Registrar Right — Miss Eldora Flugga, College Treasurer 18 Industrious dean of faculty, Dr. A. E. Haefner, guides the educational policies of the college in keeping with modern trends. Seldom does he refuse a request for information, unless, of course, he hap- pens to be trying to catch a train to a con- vention somewhere. Faculty Expands Whether lecturing in the classroom, auctioning their services for the student body project, or chatting over a cup of cof- fee in the Den, the Wartburg faculty left an indelible impression on the minds of the 1952-53 students. Expansion and industry marked the academic sphere of the college this year as additions, promotions, and accreditation featured the vital Wartburg scholastic scene. Seven new members were added, bringing the teaching staff total to forty- six. Pedagogues introduced to the ways of Wartburg were William Azbell, physics department head; Dr. Leo H. Petri, asso- ciate professor of biology; Dr. Katherine Love, part-time English instructor; C. Robert Larson, assistant professor of vocal music; Ernest Hagen, instrumental music instructor; Raymond A. Martin, Greek in- structor ; and Henry Youngquist, part-time engineering drawing instructor. With the beginning of the academic year the promotion of six faculty members was announced. Axel Bundgaard, head basketball coach, became associate profes- sor of physical education. Those formerly serving as instructors and now ranked as assistant professors are the Rev. M. A. Bucka, of the social work department; Earnest Oppermann, dean of students and baseball coach ; George Bj organ, history department; Miss Anna Elsa Jacob, mod- ern languages; and Miss Mattie Harms, registrar. Dr. Edwin Liemohn, with the rest of the college, had reason to rejoice when the music department was accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. This marked the attainment of a goal that the music department had been seeking the past number of years. Building Faith . . . Christianity - Philosophy Division At the heart of Wartburg tradition lies the Christian heritage which has ac- counted for the principles of the school. Every student attending Wartburg takes courses in the Division of Christianity and Philosophy and discovers new guideposts in the path leading towards a strong faith. Heading this division is Dr. William Hulme. The Christian influence of Wart- burg is exemplified by the many parish workers and pre-theological students that matriculate each year. Above — Philosophy students respond to one of Dr. John Hiltners frequent illustrative anecdotes. Center — Making effective use of gestures. Dr. William Hulme emphasizes a point in a Christianity class. Below — ALC conventioners gather outside of St. PauFs after one of last fall ' s sessions. ROBERT E. GLASER— Christianity, Sociology; Capital U., A.B.; Ohio State U., M.S.; Capital Seminary. JOHN HILTNER— Religion, Philosophy; Midland College, A.B.; Nebraska U., A.M.; Ph.D. WILLIAM HULME — Christianity, Chaplain; Capital U., B.S.; Capital Seminary, B.D.; Boston U., Ph.D. KARL T. SCHMIDT— Christianity: Wartburg College, A.B.; Wartburg Seminary, B.D. 20 ' Nein ' to Shakespeare . . . Languages - Literature Division A better understanding of the world ' s people and communication is a contribution of the courses in the Division of Languages and Literature. Learning some of the languages of the world, read- ing literature of all nations, and develop- ing capacities for producing some of to- morrow ' s literature, Wartburg students are guided in this division, headed by Dr. G. J. Neumann, towards a broadened scope of knowledge. Among the diversified sub- jects found in this field are ancient and modern languages, journalism, and litera- ture. Above — Dr. G. J. Neumann, in his forty-third year as a Wartburg pedagogue, makes litera- ture live. Below — One of Prof. Walter Tillmanns ' classes in beginning German tackles a few pages of tough translation. A. E. HAEFNER— Greek; Wartburg College, A.B.; Minnesota U., A.M.; Chicago U., Ph.D. MRS. A. E. HAEFNER— English; St. Olaf Col- lege, A.B.; Minnesota U., A.M. ANNA ELSA JACOB — Modern Languages; Pittsburg U., A.B., Litt.M. MRS. ROBERT LOVE— English ; Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; Iowa U., M.A.; Heidelberg University, Ph.D. RAY MARTIN— Greek; Wartburg College, B.A.; Wartburg Seminary; Princeton Sem., Th.M. ERNA MOEHL— English, Orientation, Speech; Illinois U., B.S., A.M. G. J. NEUMANN— English; Wartburg College, A.B.; Berlin U.; Iowa U., A.M.; Capital U., Ped.D. WALTER G. TILLM ANNS— Modern Languages; Wartburg Seminary, B.D.; Ohio State U., A.M. KERMIT VANDERBILT— English; Luther Col- lege, A.B.; Minnesota U., A.M. MARGARET WOLFF — English, Journalism; Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; Iowa U., A.M. Building and Naming Bones . . . Biological Sciences Division Included in the Division of Biologi- cal Sciences, led by Dr. Elmer Hertel, are courses in the fields of biology and physi- cal education. Students are shown the in- tricacies of the various forms of life on earth and are taught the do ' s and don ' ts for healthful living. In physical training classes they are given the opportunity to exercise body as well as mind. Above — Ken Moeller and Bettie Bomhoff aim for a strike in a coeducational bowling class. Below — Dr. Elmer Hertel supervises Lee Beck and Don Fredine in a biology class. AXEL BUNDGAARD— Physical Education; Mid- land College, A.B.; Michigan U., A.M. CARL H. EIBEN— Biology; Wartburg College, B.A.; Iowa U., M.S. E. W. HERTEL— Biology; Peru State Teachers College, A.B.; Denver U., A.M.; Nebraska U., Ph.D. NORMAN JOHANSEN — Physical Education; Iowa State Teachers College, A.B.; Iowa U., A.M. ADELINE LANGROCK — Physical Education; Iowa State Teachers College, A.B. EARNEST OPPERM ANN— Physical Education; Wartburg College, A.B.; Iowa U., A.M. LEO PETRI— Biology; Peru State Teachers, A.B.; Nebraska U., A.M.; Kansas State College, Ph.D. 22 Acids and Amps . . . Physical Sciences Division Quadratics to chemical formulas, the principles of motion to the art of mechan- ical drawing all are explained in their com- plexity to students taking courses in the Division of Physical Sciences. Headed by Dr. A. W. Swensen, this division contrib- utes especially to the preparation of stu- dents in the pre-professional courses. Above — Arlie Fink tinkers with a miniature steam engine while physics students and Mr. William Azbell, extreme right, observe. Below — Chemistry assistants Lowell Dieter, Al DeWeerth, Dave Kortenhof, and Dave Geske experiment under the scrutiny of Dr. A. W. Swensen. WILLIAM AZBELL— Physics; Illinois State Nor- mal, B.E.; Illinois U., A.M. JOHN CHELLEVOLD— Mathematics; St. Olaf College, A.B.; Northwestern U., A.M.; Lehigh U., Ph.D. A. W. SWENSEN— Chemistry; Luther College, A.B.; Iowa U., M.S., Ph.D. HENRY YOUNGQUIST— Engineering Drawing; Chicago Technical School, B.S. 23 Nothing to do with physical sciences, but old-timers Wright, Moehl, Snyder, Lohn, and Jacob picturesquely fill the panel. Bismarck to Banking . . . Social Sciences Division Society, its functions, and the place of the individual in it, is the central point of study in courses of the Division of Social Sciences. Supervised by Dr. Gerhard Ottersberg, this division is the largest in the curriculum, with courses ranging from business administration and geography to home administration and history. In this division social workers are trained for the field. In business administration students are taught economics, shorthand, and typ- ing. Home administration includes home economics and family training. Above — Business mentor, Mr. Carl Muench, observes flying fingers in a typing class. Lower left — Speaking dynamically, Dr. Ger- hard Ottersberg here strikes a typical pose while lecturing to a history class. Lower right — The Rev. August Baetke pon- ders a question before giving an answer in a sociology class. AUGUST BAETKE— Sociology; Wartburg Col- lege, A.B.; Wartburg Seminary; Chicago U., A.M. GEORGE R. BJORGAN— History, Political Sci- ence; Concordia College, A.B.; Minnesota U., A.M. M. A. BUCKA— Social Work; Wayne U., A.B.; Wartburg Seminary; Michigan U., M.S.W. FLORENCE HERTLEIN— Business, Economics; Iowa U., A.B., A.M. CARL MUENCH— Economics, Business; South Dakota U., A.B., A.M. GERHARD OTTERSBERG — History, Political Science; Wartburg College; Wartbury Seminary; Nebraska U., A.M., Ph.D. HAZEL MAY SNYDER— Home Economics; Cor- nell College, A.B.; Columbia U., A.M. Paintings and Pianos . . . Fine Arts Division Covering- a broad scope of activity, the Division of Fine Arts is directly respon- sible for the nationally famous musical or- ganizations on campus. With dramatics and speech courses, it gives rise to Wart- burg Players and the college radio station to broaden the student ' s education. High point of the year was the accreditation of the music department by the National Association of Schools pf Music. This divi- sion, under Dr. Edwin Liemohn, also in- cludes- the art department, familiar for its Luther Hall displays. Upper left — Warren Schmidt, organ and piano instructor, sounds a note in a music class. Upper right — Joan Breitharth receives an or- gan lesson from Dr. E. A. Hovdesven. Below — Senior music major Virginia Wishek presents her vocal recital with the aid of ac- companist Myra Bergstraesser. ERNEST HAGEN— Music; St. Olaf, A.B.; Iowa U., A.M. E. A. HOVDESVEN— Music; St. Olaf College, A.B.; Toronto U., B.Mus., Mus.D. C. ROBERT LARSON— Music; Augustana Col- lege, B.M.E.; Chicago Musical College, Mus.M. EDWIN LIEMOHN — Music; Chicago Music, B.Mus.; McPhail, Mus.M.; Concordia College, A.B.; Eastman School of Music, A.M.; Union Theo- logical Sem., S.M.D. RUTH PREUSSER— Piano; Wisconsin U., B.M.; American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, M.M. WARREN SCHMIDT— Music, Concordia Teachers College, B.S.; Michigan U., M.Mus. RAYMOND WILDERMAN— Speech, Dramatics; Southeastern Missouri State College, A.B.; Iowa U., A.M. HELEN WRIGHT— Art; Chicago Art Institute, A.B.; Iowa U., A.M. 25 Reflexes to Integration . . . Education - Psycholog Division Responsible for training teachers, the Division of Education and Psychology annually sends a large number of gradu- ates into the vital tutoring profession. Im- portant are the two-year teachers, who are eligible to teach in grade schools after two years at Wartburg. Learning the technicali- ties of conditioned reflexes and other psy- chological terms, students become ac- quainted with the psychology department through the required six hours. Heading the division is Dr. Martin Wiederaen- ders, who has completed thirty-four years of service to Wartburg. Above — Dr. Martin Wiederaenders listens to a panel of students. Ken Riswold, Warren Nolting, Ray Reasland, and Roger Huebner, present a discussion in education. Center — Miss Stella Austerud lectures on geography to tivo-year teachers. Below — Ron Matthias checks out a book with the aid of student librarian Lois Horman. STELLA M. AUSTERUD— Education, Geogra- phy; Wisconsin U., Ph.B., Ph.M. W. G. FRUEHLING — Psychology, Education; Wartburg College, A.B.; Nebraska U., A.M. HELENE HAEFNER— Library Science; Wart- burg College, A.B.; Minnesota U., B.S. THERESA HOLT— Orientation; St. Olaf College, A.B.; Iowa State College, M.S. PERNA LOHN— Library; St. Olaf College, A.B.; Minnesota U., B. S. MARTIN WJEDERi ENDERS — Education; Wartburg College, A.B.; Wartburg Seminary; South Dakota U., A.M.; Iowa U., Ph.D. Performing Important Tasks Mrs. Carl Eiben College Nurse Viola Luhring Den Manager Mrs. W. G. Fruehling Bookstore Manager Mrs. Rose LaBahn Wartburg Hall Director Mrs. Tennie Wuebbens Secretary to the Dean of Students Mrs. John Mullen Secretary in Business Office Jeanette Priebe Secretary to the President Mrs. Carl Muench Assistant to Treasurer Elizabeth Martin Accountant to Treasurer Joyce Erks Alumni Secretary Shirley Mueller Secretary to Director of Public Relations Patricia Wile Assistant to Registrar 27 Behind the scenes stand the dining hall cooks. Members of the dining hall staff relax. Clock- Mrs. Ben Busching, Mrs. Martha Fisher, Mrs. wise are Mrs. Theodore Hullinger, Mrs. Carl Edivard Bunger. and Mrs. Elizabeth Soldwisch. Getting, Mrs. Ben Schiller, Mrs. Charley Pichel- meyer, and Mrs. Henry Grube, manager. Food and Shelter Ben Busching and Carl Getting of the mainte- nance staff are kept busy with the ever-present and necessary repairs. Walter Raney and Charley Pichelmeyer make their familiar trip over the basketball floor be- tween halves of a game. 28 Lyle Niemeyer contemplates purchasing a Wart- burg sweatshirt from Peggy Kropj at the book- store. Mailmen Arlington Fink and Doug Allen put out the day ' s mail for who-knows-who from who- knoivs-who. Between Classes Millard W alien serves Frank Benz and Paul Students crowd the counter during the break be- Vollmar during an after-game rush hour at the tween classes. Gretchen Krieger shoves coffee to Den. Ken Wesenberg and Dean Sommer. KNIGHT LIFE ' A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD Motet For Clioru.s ot Mixrd Voicf ?, UnaceompHnit ' d EDWIN LIEMOHX Maf ' sf oso ( : tio) our God , A trust- y A trust - y A trust- y A trust- y Copyright 1942, by Galaxy Music Corporation 1. t i hj (-a ard woop - i r Our help i dfteap - an; Our heio !S He m all our iicsi ' d,___ Ourstay.whot- FT T •I Spring . . Left — 1952 FORTRESS editor, Fred Moberg, directs distribution of the Centennial production at spring Outfly. Right — Louise Drache, Martha Vogel, Jim Ohlrogge, Ruth Pfohl, Curly Winkler, Duane Petersen, and Sally Weber spend their free time autographing annuals. Old-timers Hanusa. Rice, Schu- bert, Fellger, Knitt, Wile, Fink, Pinke, Vetter, Geske, Malpert, and Gonnerman talk over the events of Old Times Day. With visions of a greater Wartburg- and with thanks to God, the college be- gan the new year, 1952, by in- augurating its Centennial celebration. The main events included Brotherhood Day, Academic Day, and Alumni Day. A Senate-sponsored Old Times Day added a touch of color to the spring festivities as students and faculty alike dressed in old-fashioned garb. Dr. A. W. Swensen, marshal, and ushers John Kelley and Dave Geske lead the Academic Day pro- cessional. Left — Speaker A. G. Rausch ad- dresses the gathering at the Junior- Senior Banquet while toastmaster Ronald Schumacher looks on. Right — Diners at the Junior-Senior Banquet chat while waiting for the next course. 32 Pres. C. H. Becker bestows an honorary de- Visiting dignitaries congregate before Academic gree on Dr. Otto Kraushaar during Academic Day proceedings. Day ceremonies. . . . Centennial Festivities Forefathers ' portrayed by 1952 Wartburgers appear in the Centennial Pageant. The pageant took place on June 4, 1952. Rain-drenched Senior Day insitors register with the aid of Miss Perna Lohn and the Rev. August Baetke. Beanies the Fad Lejt- liiicle I crb directs freshmon irls in a singing con est. (it, the Presi- dent ' s reception jor newcomers. Right- F resides engage in the drudg- ery of registration. Greenies with new beanies learn to button under the whip of soph Fred Gonnerman. Upperclassmen give a few frosh a chance to gain experience in shoe- shining. From left to right are Ted Dockter, Frank Flickinger, Bev Axel, Ruth Clark, Willard Gabriel, Dick Miller, Wendell Base, Jerry Haver, Chuck Lutz, Elaine Halweg, Barbara Burrack, and Twila Wendt. During Initiation Eddie Reisetter, Al Burger, and jrosh initiation chairman Chet Nerenhau- sen delight in causing the greenies a little inconvenience . Kangaroo Kort jury of devils, Don Beckman, Jerry Haver, Bill Drecktrah, Ruth PfohL Chet Nerenhausen, Sid Curtis, and Hank Diers, pronounce the verdict on a luckless jrosh. Lower left — Chet Nerenhausen and Al Burger help jrosh Joe Davison in the preliminary ivork oj the initi- ation project under joremans watch- jul eye. Lower center — Dan Voecks, convicted by the Kangaroo Kort jury, works out his sentence by fishing jor whales in the Waverly Theatre entrance. flower right — Frosh? ? ?? and ???? try a new method of eating. 35 Homecoming . . Featuring a star-studded cast and directed by Eric Biedermann, the Home- coming presentation, Century to Century — Wartburg, premiered on Friday, Octo- ber 17, with the lively Kastle Kapers. It was an excellent first-nighter, and ad- vanced expectations for Homecoming were becoming a reality. Saturday ' s performances featured the spectacle of a mile-long parade, the Knights ' smashing victory over Buena Vista, the crowning of Queen Betty von Fischer, and a successful banquet. Worship, open house, the queen ' s reception, and Eleanor Steber ' s concert on Sunday brought the final day of the pro- duction to a climactic close. Homecoming Queen Betty von Fischer Upper left — Reigning over the Homecoming fes- tivities were Bernie Hilmer, Gretchen Krieger, Queen Betty von Fischer, Janet Reinhardt, Wera Bader Schneider . Lower left — Ken Lauer has the privilege of chauf- feuring Queen Betty and attendants. Lower right — Escort Jerry Ristau listens to Queen Betty address the Homecoming crowd. Exuberance is written on the faces of all knight Jlomecoming specta- tors as they watch fullback Cy Pick ( right) return the opening kickoff 95 yards in the Knights ' 14-12 verdict over the Buena Vista Beavers. . . . A Century ' s Tale Left — Homecoming court charms parade onlookers. Right — Student Body President John Kelley leads the parade on his tem- peramental steed. Left — Majorettes Rosie Gebers, Sally Weber, and Mavis Kettner and drum major Bill Wiederanders lead the Knights Marching Band. Right — Norma Ziemer and Eleanor Stender represent the past century on their tandem bicycle. 37 Kastle Kapers Guffaws Left — Executioner Jack Schemmel in a Kapers skit prepares to throw the switch as Doug Allen squirms. Right — Between skits Kastle Ka- pers emcee Bob Vogel portrays a pleading lass. Left — Chet Nerenh ausen escorts Cinderella (Lorraine Dockter) in the Phehes K.apers production. Right — Old-timers Rita Knuth and Joan Breitbarth ride the Phebes ' ' floaf in the Homecoming parade. Pi Sig members Bev Axel, Lois Horman, and Ruth Clark light the candle on W artburg s Centennial birthday cake. HOMECOMING COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN — Row 1: M. Hartmann, Carlson, Biedermann (gen- eral chairman), W. Baderschneider, A. Dieter. Row 2: Hanusa, Benz, Liesener, Alfson, GuetzlafF. Not shown are C. Lutz, McBride, D. Sackmann, Blaisdell, and Lauer. 38 Colorful Christmas Left — Ellen Bartels distributes goodies at the annual Junior Class Christmas party. Right — Joe Toyosi and Mary Miller hesitate before grabbing a cupcake at the Christmas party. Left — Anna Diers reads her letter to Santa Claus (Darrell Alfson) at the Christmas party. Right — Christmastime brings car- oling time, and these students en- joy it immensely. Bill Chestnut serves as Santa Claus to the faculty kiddies at the annual faculty Christmas party. 39 Campus Variety Left — Dr. George Forell leads a typically interesting discussion which featured his Religious Emphasis Week stay at Wartburg. Upper right — Instructor Ray. Martin snickers at a joke Dr. Forell has made in address- ing a Religious Emphasis Convocation. Lower right — Otto Nitardy serves hungry Audrey Zachgo and Ed Linder at a North Hall popcorn feast. Left — George Hanusa serves as a table at the Pi Sig Val- entine party. Right — Two Wartburg males engage in the intriguing game of blind mans buff at the Valentine party. Left — As money flew in an effort to elect a king and queen and to collect cash for the student body project, ivorried faces show the fourth floor girls determined to elect their man. Right — Norm Wente and Marylinn McBride heroically attempt to douse the obsti- nate candle flame. 40 ELEANOR STEBER October 19, 1952 Zoltan Szekely, first violinist of the Hungarian Quartet, is interviewed by Trumpet writer Ted Heinecken after the January 26 Artist Series presentation. A rtist Series Par Excellence Receiving nation-wide attention, the Wartburg- College Artist Series attained unsurpassed pinnacles of artistry on the campus this year by featuring four crowd- drawing- events — Eleanor Steber, the Hun- garian String Quartet, Jascha Heifetz, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. Leading the Artist Series Commit- tee in determined efforts to present the superb in talent was Dr. A. W. Swensen, chemistry department head. Year after year Wartburg followers are amazed at the world-famous names that appear on the Knights Gymnasium stage. Eleanor Steber, leading soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Association, inau- gurated the Series on Homecoming Sun- day, October 19, with a varied classical program of German, French, and Italian lyrics, plus modern semi-classical songs. Perhaps the surprise of the Series was the performance of the Hungarian String- Quartet on January 26. Making com- plex chamber music entertaining, the Quartet played with exact precision and mastery the works of Haydn, Beethoven, and Ravel. HUNGARIAN STRING QUARTET January 26, 1953 ALEXANDRE MOSKOWSKY LAURENTyHMLEUX VIIMOS PAtOTAI JASCHA HEIFETZ February 22, 1953 Heifetz - - Artistry Supreme Mr. Violin, Jascha Heifetz, was king- of his instrument when he performed at Wartburg- February 23 and convinced everyone in the audience of 3,000 that his manj years with the bow has made him supreme in his field. Unquestionably it was one of the most artistic attractions ever sponsored by the Wartburg Series. Heifetz proved his world-famous brilliance in the early portion of the pro- gram by playing- Grieg- ' s Sonata in C Minor with masterful exhibition of vari- ety and fing-er dexterity. Fiddling the music of Gershwin, Heifetz triple-stringed his way into the hearts of listeners with Bess, You Is My Woman Now. People from Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa applauded for three encores during Heifetz ' performance, one of fifteen concerts on his U.S. tour this year. Left — Heifetz enters Dr. Swensens car after his per- formance in Knights Gymnasium. Right — Dr. A. W. Sivensen, chairman of the Artist Series Committee, confers with ushers Bev Blaisdell, Marilyn Buenting, Jackie Reents, and Dorothy Boeckenheuer while they wait for Heifetz ' autograph. ARTHUR FIEDLER AND THE BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA March 15, 1953 Pops - - Classics to Clowning Ranging from the comical to the classical, the Boston Pops Orchestra pro- duced perhaps the most crowd-pleasing performance in Series history when it played here March 15. Personality was flamboyant in the group as colorful Arthur Fiedler directed the exact musicians through one ovation- drawing selection after the other. With the largest crowd in Series history, 3,500 attending, the Pops cut loose with all the punch it had. Arthur Fiedler captured the Artist Series crowd through such capers as this ( aimed at photographer Al Dieter). Disaster hit the orchestra before ar- rival here, as its instrument van upset near Waverly, forcing the musicians to appear in street clothes rather than in formal dress. But they responded with a program that had the audience feeling the familiar strains of Beethoven ' s Symphony Num- ber Five and laughing at the satire on Cry. Four encores highlighted the pro- gram, with the blaring brass of Stars and Stripes Forever concluding a two-hour program that seemed to end too soon. Boston Pops musicians eat at Warthurgs cafeteria. SPORTS LIFE Ccpyright 1942. by Galaxy Music Corporation Ah. 14 MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD ■ Motet f or Chorus of Mixed Voice;-. Unaceompained EDWIN LIEMOHN 1 7 0 ii , . • A Tsqht - y for - tress is our God, A trust - y our God. A trust - y A trust - y -id ai d Ac- a ; o ; Our help Ho tn a „|, j, . ;ur - 1 1 ..■ h at- i 1 ra . , V: hv ti. |.AXV .Mr li- COIJI ' OK VI ifiN .f 1 s FOOTBALL — Row 1: Phillips, Baldwin, Paape, Blobaum, Drecktrah, H. Waltmann, Beck- ley, Mehmen, H. Buenting, Ohlrogge, T. Fritschel, Jaschen. Row 2: Fruehling, Liemohn, Reyelts, C. Bose, Wesenberg, Keister, E. Kittleson, G. Kopitzke, S. Kittleson, Yotter, R. Miller, R. Peterson, Woods, Hoeft, Coach Johansen. Row 3: Coach Bundgaard, Sowers, D. Darnauer, R. Grube, Rosenow, Beener, R. Mueller, Schumann, Pick, AUenstein, Len- guadoro, Reasland, Mullen, Steinlsronn, Barry Bomhoff. Gridders Win 2, Lose 5 Displaying only flashes of brilliance, Wartburg had to settle for a two and five gridiron record for the second successive season. In their first year under Coach Norm Johansen, the spirited Knights sported split-T and spread formations. Things werent all roses in the Knights ' Home- coming victory, as shown by Coach Johansen s release of lung power. Under the signal-calling quarterback Ted Fritschel, the Knights showed improve- ment and were outscored only 127 points to 92. Despite the mediocre season, Knight fans were not denied the thrills of spar- kling performances. There were high mo- ments like the 96-yard touchdown gallop by Cy Pick on the opening kickoff during the Homecoming game. Spectacular work was turned in by Wendy Liemohn both as a pass snagger and defensive demon. OFFENSIVE UNIT SPUTTE,RS The team as a whole showed the po- tential to do outstanding work, but the failure of the offensive unit to gain con- sistently and the old nemesis, fumblitis, kept the defense on the field much of the time. Injuries added to the dismal season. Probably the greatest disappoint- ment of the schedule was the early season 7-6 loss to Upper Iowa. The Knights liter- ally did everything but push the Peacocks off the field as they posted a 3-1 statistical edge in all departments except scoring. A last-ditch defensive stand by the scrappy Peacocks stopped Wartburg one-half yard away from victory. 46 In the Homecoming tilt with Buena Vista Wendy Liemohn misses one — a rare event. Knights Tip WARTBUPvG 14— BV 12 ! The Jomen gained partial revenge in the Homecoming tilt with the highly- favored Buena Vista Beavers, who later copped the Iowa Conference title. They managed to salvage the game 14-12 al- though badly beaten in yardage and first downs. The only other win of the season was a 27-14 decision over the Simpson Redmen, as Fritschel shattered the vis- itors ' defense with aerials to sticky-fin- gered Ray Allenstein and Wendy Liemohn. Five freshmen and seven sopho- mores were included in the starting offen- sive and defensive platoons, and seven Hard-driving Ted Fritschel is snagged by two Buena Vista players at the Homecoming game. Loop Kings Knightmen, Cy Pick, Hank Sowers, Ed Kit- tleson, John Mullen, Ray Allenstein, and Russ Mueller, completed their last season for the Orange and Black, SCOREBOOK Wartburg- Opponents 13 Augsburg 19 13 Luther 34 6 Upper Iowa 7 14 Buena Vista 12 (Homecoming) 6 Loras 14 13 Platteville 27 27 Simpson 14 Back Chuck Bose catches the Alert defensive man Wendy Fullback Cy Pick digs in, but pass and gets caught. Liemohn drops another ball doesnt get away this time. carrier. VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD— Row 1: R. Engelbrecht, J. Deines, Bostrack, Coon- radt, Kuethe, T. Fritschel. Row 2: Barry BomhofF, Robert Adix, W. Adix, Kurtt, Ris- wold, Osterfund, Rubenow. Missing from the dress squad is Leon Webrand. Cagers Smash Records . Records were smashed, but the Knight cage team failed to retain its con- ference crown and had to settle for a second place tie with Buena Vista behind Loras, champ of the north division. Finishing- the season with a 14-8 won-lost record, the Orange and Black five played unpredictable ball and lacked the de- termination of last year ' s champion squad. Off ' ensively, the Axmen pushed through a record 72.1-point average and maintained a 7.7 defensive spread. An- other record was the new game high of 97 points set at Loras in a pulse-beating double overtime loss, 100-97. Jack Bostrack drives in the typical form which earned him his floor- play reputation. Rugged guard John Kurtt unleashes his hook over a Grinnell opponent. . . . Lose Loop Crown ADIX SETS RECORDS Setting the team pace was center Bill Adix, who now possesses every individual record but one, the career average mark. Previous standards were squelched as the all-conference Adix racked up a career rec- ord of 1,179, a season accumulation of 529, a free-throw total of 189, a game average of 24.2, and a single game output of 41 points scored against Westmar on the Knights ' floor. Adix also set two new Iowa confer- ence standards, pushing in 15 free-throws in a single game, and collecting 92 charity tosses for an IIAC season mark well above the previous high of 72. Serving in his sixth year as head coach of the hardcourt quintet, Ax Bund- gaard now has a career won-lost coaching record of 66-59. RECORDS w. 0pp. 88 Westmar 64 76 Road Kings St. Mary ' s 80 73 Loras 74 77 85 65 Coe 49 61 St. Thomas 83 71 Grinnell 53 60 Augsburg 62 45 Central 44 73 ISTC 66 69 Luther 75 58 Central 44 81 Upper Iowa 57 78 Coe 56 70 Buena Vista 58 67 Upper Iowa 54 97 Loras 100 74 St. Thomas 78 84 Luther 56 85 Simpson 71 60 Buena Vista 65 82 St. Olaf 60 68 Westmar 62 Above — Coach Ax Bundgaard snaps out last- minute instructions in the pre-game huddle. Below — All conference and the highest scoring eager in Knight history, rangy center Bill Adix begins his lethal hook at left and follows through with a customary two-pointer at the right. Forward Barry Bomhoff (20) fingertips a shot as Kurtt (14) watches. Twist-and- shoot artist Bob Adix soars for two points. Flying Ken Riswold pre- pares to fire his favorite push shot. Tall Knights Rebound Luther ran into some vicious re- bounding in the form of Bill Adix (25) and Jack Bostrack (3) as the Norse tasted an 84-56 de- feat. Subs Boh Rubenow (21) and Tom Wipperfurth (22) attempt to sal- vage two points in an 85-77 loss to the visiting St. Mary ' s Redmen. Up soar Dale Coonradt, John Kurtt, and Barry Bomhoff for the sphere in the Luther tussle. Big Bill Adix grins after boivling over teammate John Kurtt and Luther s Dick Llefte. Repairing the hoop, which was broken by a Loras eager, are mechanics Charley Pichelmeyer and Norm Fintel on ladders and tool man Herb Engelbrecht. 50 -B BASKETBALL SQUAD— Row 1: Robert Holm, R. Vogel, Jaschen, Lynch, Stein- bronn, Bahlmann, Mercer, W. Liemohn, Russell Miller. Row 2: S. Kittleson, C. Bose, Yotter, Heine, Kline, Beckley, Johannsen, W. Waltmann, D. Darnauer, Lenguadoro, Pinke. Squires Surprise Finishing with fifteen wins against only three losses, Squire basketballers tu- tored by Coach Earnie Oppermann, racked up an impressive season record. Recording a perfect 6-0 slate against conference foes, the B squad averaged 62.3 a game offensively and held all oppo- sition to an even 50-point-per-game average. with 15-3 Mark Although he played only eight games before stepping up to the varsity between semesters, Dale Coonradt held the highest scoring average with a 17.1 effort. Al Bahlmann, replacing Coonradt the re- ma ining ten games, averaged 14 points a contest. SQUIRE SCORES Wartburg Opponents 59 Wartburg Sem 47 46 Greene 33 65 ISTC 63 72 Tripoli 61 84 Air Base 33 73 Vogel B ' lders 34 63 Loras 50 56 ISTC 60 47 Nat ' l Studios 44 46 Luther 43 36 Voorhies Grain 55 77 Buena Vista 55 67 Wartburg Sem 43 67 Loras 52 68 Tripoli 61 63 Luther 60 65 Cornell 67 68 Buena Vista 55 Rugged B squad center Oscar Steinhronn drives in for a lay-up against, the Buena Vista second stringers. Vic Pinhe soars for a diffi- cult shot against Buena Vista juniors, with teammate John Heine nearby. 51 WRESTLING SQUAD— Bottom Row: Grendahl, D. Johnson, Blo- baum, Arnold Brandt, R. Dirks, D. Weidler, Reasland. Row 2: Reyelts, Drecktrah, Schnaidt, Niemeyer, Viegut, Smrcka. Don Weidler, 177 -pounder, plays footsie with Gene Ersland of Luther. Matmen End with 5-1-1 Record Limb-twisting their way to a 5-1-1 dual meet record, Knight matmen placed second in the Iowa Conference tourney, won by Luther. The season was a story of strength in the middle divisions and lack of power in the lighter and heavier weights. Powerful Mankato Teachers handed the grapplers their only loss while the Luther Norsemen forced the Knights to a tie. Coach Norm Johansen was in charge of wrestling for his second year. Upper left — Heavyweight Ray Reasland puts pressure on Omar Ersland in an attempt to flat- ten him during the Luther meet here and ends up ivith the decision. U pper right — Two points go to Don Johnson on a near fall as he decisions Luther s Krueger. Below — Iowa conference champ in the 157- pound division. Freshman Arnie Brandt, pins Jungck of Luther. DECISIONS Wartburg 6 Mankato 19 Luther 16 Grinnell 14 Luther 21 Augustana 25 Coe 17 Coe BASEBALL— Row 1: N. Gauerke, Retzlaff, T. Olson, Kruger, Kurtt, Rubenow, Mullen, J. Deines, Osterfund, Wix, Dick Miller, Boie. Row 2: Reasland, R. Mueller, Jacobs, E. Kittleson, Heine, G. Kopitzke, T. Fritschel, Sowers, Barry Bomhoff, Russ Miller, H. Waltmann. Batsmen Finish Third Placing third in the Iowa Confer- ence North Division, Knight diamond-men won nine of fourteen under Coach Earnie Oppermann for the best record in recent years. Defensively, Wartburg ' s sparkler was twirler John Kurtt, credited with seven wins and three losses on a stingy 2.5 earned run average. Kurtt possessed a 15-5 collegiate record at the end of the 1952 season. Although plagued by a multitude of errors, the infield produced seven timely double plays, two being unassisted twin- killings by rookie first-sacker John Heine and second-baseman Ted Fritschel. Ed Kittleson carried the big stick for the weak-hitting Knights, batting .326. Right — Ace-hurler John Kurtt in the follow-through which enabled him to com- pile a 15-5 won and lost rec- ord in his first three Knight seasons. SCOREBOARD Wartburg Opponent 5 Luther 0 9 Loras 10 1 Buena V. 3 7 ISTC 1 4 LaCrosse 3 3 Winona 6 3 UIU 0 2 UIU 0 4 Luther 2 2 Loras 12 4 Buena V. 15 11 Coe 5 4 Coe 3 8 ISTC 6 Left — Ted Fritschel to John Heine — out at first 53 Three Champ Wartburg thinclads, with little power in the dashes or long distances and lacking depth, had a rather meager team season. Bright spots of the year were the record-breaking performances of Bob Rodewald, mid- dle distances ; Jim Unmacht, weights ; Pete Becker, javelin; and Bob Camp- bell, pole vault and broad jump. DUAL MEETS Wartburg Opponents 34 1 3 Dubuque 96 1 3 38 2 3 Luther 92 1 3 Wartburg fifth in Viking Olympics Wartburg second in Central Invitational Wartburg third in Iowa Conference North Division CONFERENCE MEET Indianola 68 37 35 1 2 30 28 10 1 2 Dubuque Simpson Luther Westmar Wartburg St. Ambrose Others 31 Above — Skimming the timbers in a meet with Luther is the Knights ' Jack Schemmel, center. Center left — Bob Rodewald takes a 440 first against Luther. Center right — Champs!! Bob Camp- bell, Bob Rodewald, and Pete Becker all grabbed first-place honors in the Iowa Conference finals last spring. Below — Over goes diminutive Bob Campbell in his pole vault specialty. TENNIS— Kneeling: W. Moeller, A. Schultz, C. Wittenberg. Standing: Ristau, Siefkes, Rand, E. Wuebbens, Melchert. Netmen Slam to Second Knight racquet-wielders of 1952 won eight consecutive matches after an initial defeat and slammed out a second place in Iowa Conference competition. Howard Rand, number three man for the Orange and Black netters, won eight of his nine singles matches for the best spring record. Easy-playing Jerry Ristau teamed with senior netter Lu Siefkes to fashion an unblemished season record of nine straight doubles victories. MEET POINTS Wartburg Opponents 2 Dubuque 5 7 Coe 0 4 ISTC 3 5 Loras 2 6 Luther 1 8 Coe 0 6 ISTC 1 6 Luther 3 5 Dubuque 2 Upper left — Tennis doubles combination of Siefkes and Rand press the net in a practice volley. Upper right — Conference singles runner-up Jerry Ristau slams his typical service across the twine. Below — Taking a break during a practice session are the five aces of the Knights ' net squad. Norm Melchert, Ev Wuebbens, Jerry Ristau, Lu Siefkes, and Howie Rand. I Golfers Shoot To 4-2 Season Watching Ray Allenstein line up a putt are the Knight tee- men, Dick Lynch, Dave Bracklein, Jim Lynch, Ken Riswold, and Bill Adix. Knight teesters put together a sat- isfying 1952 record of four and two, slightly better than the previous year ' s standing, and placed third in the loop tour- ney. Iowa Teachers link crew again jinxed the Orange and Black, as it handed the Wartburg golfers their only two dual de- feats of the season. With only two lettermen, Dick Lynch and Ray Allenstein, reporting, prospects were slim, but appearance of transfer Ken Riswold, junior Bill Adix, and freshman Jim Lynch brightened the situ- ation. In the Iowa Conference meet at Dubuque Wartburg finished in third place, seventeen points behind the loop champs. Dick and Jim Lynch again led the Knights with 79 and 80. SCOREBOARD Wartburg Opponents 10 Coe 5 10 1 2 Luther 4 1 2 1 ISTC 14 13 Coe 5 5 1 2 ISTC 12 1 2 10 1 2 Luther 41 2 ' Mural Thinclads Left — Coach Ax Bundgaard starts a race in the intramural track meet. Straining for the take-off are intramural track speedsters W. Kramer, Beaver, Steinbronn, Henry Schmidt, and Buchheim. 56 Rough and Ready Sports Attract North Hall and First Floor Committee on intramurals, Jerry Ristau, Grossmann battle it out in Chuck Bose, Martin Haase, and Arling- intramural basketball. ton Fink, iron out details for the season s activities. Providing recreation and an outlet for excess energy, the five-sport intramural program draws nearly 300 Knights into an intense, friendly rivalry. Capturing two ' mural crowns were the North Hall Ambassadors, taking home both the flag ball and wrestling trophies. In the most popular competition, Grossmann III beat an ofl -campus aggrega- tion, to grab the basketball laurels. The third floor Cavaliers also boast of the ping- pong champ, Hank Sowers, who retained his title for the second straight year. Only serious season casualty in the traditionally rough intramural sports was Laverne Johnson, who suffered a broken leg at the beginning of the flag ball com- petition. Also injured in the football pro- gram was Chips Sackmann, who required four stitches to close a head cut. Left — Augie Corner and Don Smith go up for the rebound in an active intramural bout. Right — Stretching and straining for the ball in tense intramural ac- tion are Russ Mueller, Eldor Wind- horn and Marlin Peterson. 57 ACTIVITY LIFE Copyright 1942. by Galaxy Music Corporation ' A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD □ MOTET F- i)r Choru.s of Mixed V{)i :-« Uijarconipani cd EDWIN 1. 1 KM OH X Si.ui a!l(i A tru st - y -r. tress IS cur God, cur God. A trust - y r r r :i ' od, A trust • y .1 ..tl shield and eap - on: Our fielp Stoy.wf . ' t shield and weap •) , Uur hH,. is Mf f r ' STUDENT SENATE— Row 1: Hilmer, Kelley, Buchheim, Matthias. Row 2: Ristau, A. Dieter, E. Baderschneider, R. Fritschel, Antholz, Vitols, Toyosi. Row 3: C. Bose, Robert Adix, Barry Bomhoff, Wente. Student government organ, the Stu- dent Senate, added another year of effec- tive work featuring controversial issues. Under the forceful leadership of John Kelley, diverse problems, from administra- tive policies to campus social problems, were analyzed. Lively discussions by both Senators and the student body prevailed during inquiries on the Den, bookstore, and cafeteria operation. Aiming to improve the social prob- lem, the Senate sponsored campus movies, square dances, and recreation in the gym on Sunday afternoons. Promoting greater efficiency and organization, the secretariat was created to maintain the records and files of the Senate. Strengthening cooperation be- tween the Senate and the Trumpet, the Senators gather for their bi-weekly meeting. Clockwise around the table are Harris Sonnen- berg, Laverne Johnson, Jerry Ristau, Norm Mel- chert, John Kelley, Bud Buchheim, and Ron Matthias. Trumpet editor was approved as an ex officio member of the Student Senate, and a Senate column was printed in the paper. Serving on the executive committee were Durwood Buchheim, vice-president; Bernice Hilmer, secretary; Ronald Mat- thias, treasurer; and Norman Melchert, member-at-large ; with President Kelley in charge. 60 Police Front NORTH HALL COUNCIL— Jim Sorenson, E. Kittleson, Woods, C. Wittenberg, Bie- dermann, president. GROSSMANN HALL COUN- CIL — Schaff, D. Beckman, Getz, W. Sackmann, Mr. Nor- man Johansen, dorm super- visor, H. Schmitt, president, Guetzlaif, Pinke, Smrcka, Bender. WOMEN ' S COORDINAT- ING BOARD— Standing is Marylinn McBride, president. Front row: Ruth Adix, G. Krieger, C. Harms, Boecken- heuer, Heilener. Row 2: Schiermeyer, Bierwage n, Schnoor, Bartels, R. Fritschel. Dean of Women Miss Holt observes from baclc row. WARTBURG HALL COUN- CIL— Row 1: Hillmann, M. Vogel, Mrs. Rose LaBahn, house mother, Ruth Adix, president, Knuth, Pollock, Bergstraesser. Row 2: B. Kolberg, Graessle, M. von Fischer, Duffus, Baker, D. Sackmann, E. Dieter, Boeck- enheuer, Westphal, Budde. Left — On the laborious end of yearbook pro- duction are typists Bea Kolberg, Donna Lef- fler, Ardith Onhen, and Maurean Amman. Right — Think that taking pictures is roman- . •i , tic? Not by photographer Al Dieter s expres- sion while settling himself for the Out fly pic-, 5 ' ' Jiire shown on page 10. .- p ' ■ ' J a Holding its weekly meeting is the FORTRESS editorial board, consisting of Rudy Kolberg, editor; Miss Margaret Wolf}, adviser; George Hanusa, assistant editor; and Paul Reyelts, busi- ness manager. Here it is!! After twelve months of planning, the staff presents the 1953 FORTRESS. Experiencing headaches, sleepless nig-hts, and finally joy at the fin- ished product, a yearbook editor finds diffi- culty in expressing his feeling upon com- pletion of a dream that gradually grew from multitudinous details. Miss Margaret Wolff, adviser, merits highest praise for her loyal cooperation and kindness in the publication of this year ' s book. Acting as associate editor, George Hanusa was in charge of copy and worked down to the deadline wire. Putting up with the editor ' s expansive whims while at- tempting to balance the books was business manager Paul Reyelts. Nothing but bouquets can be tossed at the chief photographer Al Dieter, who toted a camera almost constantly in addi- •tion to spending many tedious hours in the darkroom. Without Beatrice Kolberg (roped into the jo b because of relationship) typing and filing, the FORTRESS probably would never have made the press. Rudy Kolberg, Editor Co Building the 1953 FORTRESS FORTRESS— Row 1: Gonnerman, Reyelts, Hanusa, R. Kolberg, A. Dieter, N. Winkler. Row 2: Miss Margaret Wolff, Zacharias, Ketterling, H. Diers, C. Lutz, Drache. Row 3: P. Darnauer, Bender, F. Lutz, B. Kolbei ' g, D. Allen, T. Ager, Smrcka. Miss Mavis Johnson, a sophomore class beauty, has been selected by the FORTRESS staff to reign over the pages of the 1953 FORTRESS in the role of FOR- TRESS Queen. As FORTRESS Queen Mavis represented Wartburg as a candi- date in the Drake Relays queen con- test held at Drake University in Des Moines. The five - foot - five light- brown-haired lass, is a member of Wartburg Choir and is working toward a Bachelor of Music in E du- cation degree. A pleasant smile, captivat- ing big brown eyes, and a cheerful personality characterize this charming coed from Pocahontas, Iowa. These qualities aided the W Club in choosing Mavis as Fall Sports Queen her freshman year. FORTRESS Q ueen Mavis Johnson On the Throne Mm. TRUMPET — Row 1: R. Schumacher, Gonnerman, Heinecken, C. Lutz, P. Darnauer, N. Winkler Row 2: Miss Margaret Wolflf, Budde, Hestetune, Grantier, Damm, M. Schulz, Cords. Row 3: Kodres, Hanusa, Toyosi, R. Kolberg, Boyce, Sexter, Snyder. Row 4: D. Krieger, Nicolaus, Altmann, Riensche, Haver, S. Curtis, Wallen, Hay. Voice of the Campus 0 Rated Excellent in quality, ac- cording to the Associated Collegiate Press, the Trumpet, official Student Voice at the Home of the Knights, upheld its peren- nially high journalistic standards. Under the iron hand of Editor Chuck Lutz and the eagle eye of Miss Mar- garet Wolff, adviser, the weekly scandal sheet provided students with news, views, and entertainment throughout the school year. Managing Editor Ted Heinecken kept reporters on their beats, and Business Manager Paul Darnauer occupied himself trying to keep the editor ' s paws out of the coffers. Neal Winkler handled advertising Above — Editorial board of the Trumpet meets to discuss the latest issue. Shown are Chuck Lutz, editor-in-chief ; Miss Margaret Wolff, ad- viser; Ted Heinecken, managing editor; and Paul Darnauer, business manager. Below — A weekly process — Trumpet circula- tion staff standbys, Janet Damm, Fred Gon- nerman, manager, Nancy Hestetune, Erna Grantier, and Shirley Cords, prepare the Trumpets for distribution. while Fred Gonnerman managed the newly-formed circulation staff and made sure that Trumpets reached twenty states and three foreign countries. Thirty issues of the Trumpet were published this year — every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night being a trial of late hours as Editors Lutz and Hein- ecken slaved to beat the deadlines. al of Journalists ALPHA PHI GAMMA— R. Kolberg, H. Diers, Snyder, Miss Margaret Wolff, C. Lutz, Heinecken. Campus directory, journalism clinic, Senior Day Bugle, and spring press ban- quet — all were projects conducted by the small but bustling Beta Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Gamma, national honorary co- educational journalism fraternity. Thirty high school students and ad- visers attended the second annual prep journalism clinic, getting journalism tips while guests of Alpha Phi. Loyalty to old ties is strong among Alpha Phi Gamma members. A bacon and egg Homecoming breakfast and a Christ- mas News Letter were sponsored for the benefit of Beta Delta alumni. Striving to conduct business among the extroverts of APG was Rudy Kolberg as president, assisted by first vice-presi- dent Bob Snyder, second vice-president Hank Diers, bailiff Ted Heinecken, and secretary-treasurer Jeanette Priebe. Miss Margaret Wolff is the frat ' s adviser. Above — Exchanging re- marks at the speakers ' ' table during last spring ' s APG Press Dinner are Miss Mar- garet Wolff, W. Earl Hall, speaker of the evening. Norm Fintel, Mrs. G. J. Neumann, and Dr. Neumann. Below — Rudy Kolberg, APG prexy, reads the frat ' s pledg- ing ritual, indoctrinating prospective members. From left to right are Bob Snyder, Miss Wolff, Jeanette Priebe, Kolberg ; Pledges George Hanusa, Fred Gonnerman, and Jim Sexter; Ted Hein- ecken and Chuck Lutz. 65 Lit Magazine with Face Lift Presenting startling changes, Castle Tales, campus literary mag-azine, offered students a different type of publi- cation in the fifth year of its existence. Set up in a smaller, more readable format. Tales also included a wider variety of ma- terial than in former years. In an attempt to uncover new, fresh talent. Tales editors canvassed the English classes and received approximately sixty manuscripts for their efforts. More than twenty-five new names appeared in the table of contents of both issues. Two issues were produced, the first late in January, the second in May. Sales of both editions swelled over the 1,000 mark, highest in the history of Castle Tales. Ted Heinecken served as editor-in- chief of the magazine, while Darrell Alfson handled the traditionally red-inked ac- counts for the first semester, and Ted Fritschel took over for the second. Mr. Editor of Castle Tales, Ted Heinecken, con- sults the publication s adviser, Mr. Kermit Vanderbilt. Kermit Vanderbilt served as adviser for the 1952-53 school year. Hank Diers was poetry editor, as- sisted by Jim Sexter, while Bob Snyder and Gus Schumacher shared prose-judging chores. Chuck Lutz managed make-up and proofreading while Sig Becker handled art. CASTLE TALES— Row 1: R. Schumacher, Heinecken, H. Diers. Row 2: C. Lutz, Blaske, Snyder, Alfson, T. Fritschel. Le f — Head operator, Erwin Streng, also Fred Hueners and Bob Snyder, KWAR sta- tion manager, collaborate in sending a disc show over the air waves. L  ly U,-  pr i - II --r- ever. With the new oscillator ' Tl - ' lro installed in Grossmann Hall • the listening audience also in  |  creased. Full coverage was made of all Wartburg College and Waverly High School home athletic contests. When funds permitted, out-of-town games played by the college in the near vicinity also were aired. Besides featuring all interested college talent on its programs, KWAR received tape-recorded educational pro- grams through the National Association of Educational Broadcasters, of which the station is a member. Station Student Man- ager Bob Snyder was assisted by Fred Voss, assistant pro- gram director, and Erwin Streng, head operator, with Raymond Wilderman serving as faculty adviser. Right — Millard W alien and Fred Voss, Tuesday night hosts at Harmony House, reveal the title of the next platter to be played on their KWAR show. Increasing the broadcasting sched- ule to seven hours Monday through Fri- day, besides Saturday and Sunday after- noons, KWAR became more active than Station Identification KWAR — Row 1: Boyce, Heinecken, Hanusa, Snyder, Voss, C. Lutz. Row 2: Hueners, M. Schulz, Schiffler, S. Becker, Will, Blaisdell, H. Diers. Row 3: Gronstal, Alfson, Jim Sorenson, Knecht, Anna Diers, Eunice Lang iolz, Mirtz, Hennings. Row 4: Voecks, Riensche, R. Schumacher, Wallen, L. Dieter, Schnaidt, W. Moeller, Drecktrah. 67 WARTBURG PLAYERS— Row 1: Kropf, Gonnerman, Streng, Snyder, Mr. Raymond Wilderman, S. Becker, D. Becker, M. Schulz. Row 2: M. Buenting, Schiffler, C. Langholz, iJlumraich, B. Vogel, Anna Dierr,, T. Weidler, 0. Hamilton, Bititis. Row 3: Cords, Pfohl, Hilmer, Wishek, H. Diers, Wuebbens, Voss, Eunice Langholz, Otto, Edell, Hay. Row 4: Bierwagen, Channer, Alfson, R. Schumacher, Wallen, Knitt, Heinecken, Rice, Voecks, Riensche, Koenig. Drama . . . Okay, kids, let ' s get this turkey on the road. Famihar to all who have had anything to c ' o with production of a play here at Wartburg, this injunction of Doc Wilderman is the signal for immediate activity. Staging some of the best-received as well as best-presented plays in recent years here, Wartburg Players provided varied experiences in play production for its members and entertainment for the Wartburg family. Initial production of the school year, The Little Foxes, proved highly successful, portraying the underhanded scheming of a money-mad family as each vied for selfish interests. Why the Chimes ,Rang, the Above — Regina (Tennie Wuebbens) scorns a comment of her crafty brother, Ben Hubbard (Hank Diers), in the Players ' production The Little Foxes. Below — Wealthy, but individually selfish, broth- ers Oscar (Ron Hoffman) and Ben (Hank Diers) discuss their next underhanded business deal in The Little Foxes . . . Tears, Jeers, Cheers Acting the part of Mr. Romaine, a wealthy phil- anthropist, Ted Heinecken opens ' ' Ten Nights in a Barroom ' ' with a visit to Cedarville. Left — Spinster of the play is Miss Cartwright, played by Trudy Weidler, who is here rejoicing in an anonymous love letter. Right — Miss Cartwright scorns the attentions of reeling Sample Swichel, the hilarious local yokel portrayed by Chet Nerenhausen. Christmas play directed this year by Ginny Wishek, was deep in feehng in the tradi- tional Christmas spirit. Reviving something which has not been done here in recent years and which is seldom seen at all in modern times, the group presented an old-time temperance melodrama, Ten Nights in a Barroom. Reeking with hammy acting, as was fitting and intended, the production had the audi- ence hissing the villain one second, and roaring with laughter the next. Bob Snyder, president, guided the group with the assistance of Erwin Streng, vice-president; Sig Becker, secre- tary; and Dale Becker, treasurer. Proprietor of the saloon, Simon Slade, as acted by Gerhard Diers, strikes Mary Morgan (Roberta Kalm ) as she defends her addicted father. Left — Mrs. Morgan (Lavonne Otto) sorrows as Mr. Morgan (Don Rice) undergoes a siege of delirium tremens. Right — Concluding Ten Nights in a Barroom in a most typical melodramatic manner, Mr. Romaine (Ted Heinecken) shouts, Frank Slade (Fred Gonnerman) , you have killed your own father r 69 ALPHA PSI OMEGA— Row 1: Wishek, Snyder, Mr. Raymond Wilderman, H. Diers, Voss. Row 2: Hilmer, Streng, Knitt, Heinecken, Rice, Wuebbens. Stage and Backstage Vets Active and productive, Lambda Mu, the local chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, na- tional honorary dramatics fraternity, ini- tiated several newcomers into its ranks this year. In a new venture for the group, APO staged this year ' s Lenten production. On Borrowed Time, presented March 25 and 26, was produced solely by the Lambda Mu chapter with Bob Snyder and Bernie Representing Death, Dale Becker grimaces from the tree while watching Duane Koenig, Bob Sny- der, and Bernie Hilmer determine his fate in the Alpha Psi production, On Borrowed TimeT Hilmer heading the cast and Ted Hein- ecken directing. Rising with the sun, the APO-ers gathered at the banks of the Cedar for their yearly breakfast-confab. The aroma of pancakes and sausages blended with the early morning air to provide the ideal at- mosphere for such an occasion. Hank Diers, president, was assisted by Ginny Wishek, vice-president, and Bob Snyder, secretary-treasurer. Studying the script for On Borrowed Time ' ' are Carl Knitt, Bernie Hilmer, Derald Rice, Darrell Alfson, Ted Heinecken, Jim Boyce, Fred Gon- nermann, Tennie Wuebbens, Hank Diers, and Ginny Wishek. MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB— Row 1: Bergstraesser, Schemmel, Rice, Drecktrah, Jones. Row 2: Heilener, McBride, B. von Fischer, Dehn, Leffler, Damm, Berg, M. Buenting, Hoge. Row 3: Schock, Reinhardt, Vetter, Wente, Reisetter, S. Becker, L. Docktei. Row 4: G. Krieger, D. Krieger, Hay, L. Dieter, D. Allen, P. Bany, Eunice Langholz, M. Schulz. An Ear for Music Interest in music — any kind — and a good imagination are the only require- ments for Music Appreciation Club. Gathering in Wartburg Hall lounge for meetings, MAC listens to music on rec- ord. During the year the club sponsored various campus concerts with music off the platters for the benefit of all who were in- terested enough to enjoy such a fest. Ses- sions featured all kinds of music — this year even a jazz concert — from pops style to deep classical selections. As a group, members attended a concert given by the Waterloo Symphony in Waterloo. At performances of profes- sional artists appearing on the College Artist Series, they enjoyed themselves wholly, because of the musical background developed during their MAC membership. Bill Drecktrah, president, was as- sisted by Don Rice and Jack Schemmel, vice-presidents; Helen Jones, treasurer; and Millie Schulz, secretary. Adviser was Mr. Ernest Hagen. MAC members watch as president Bill Drecktrah hums a tune. 71 HOIR — Row 1: Alberta Brandt, McBride, M. Johnson, Janssen, B. von , Leffler, E. Dieter, Schiffler, S. Becker, Bergstraesser, Blumreich, G. WARTBURG C Fischer, Damm Krieger, M. Schulz, R. Fritschel. Row 2: K. Mueller, M. von Fischer, Eunice Langholz, Philippi, Heilener, Fuchs, Baker, Wuebbens, Wishek, Dehn, D. Sackmann, Hilmer, Zacha- rias, Keller, Haven. Row 3: Melchert, Maring, Tiede, Rachut, Liesener, D. Allen, Hutchi- son, Hagemann, Koeneman, Guetzlaff, 0. Grube. Row 4: Volkmann, Riensche, Arthur Diers, Wiederanders, F. Lutz, M. Hartmann, Westerbuhr, Rice, Sexter, D. Becker, A. Dieter, P. Darnauer. Sermon in Sacred Song . . Califoniia to Maryland — coast to coast — Wartburg- Choir carried its sermon in sacred song to numerous congregations in widespread places during- the past twelve months. Under the guidance of Dr. Edwin Liemohn for the sixteenth season, the a cappella group has carved its niche in the ranks of known and accepted choral groups in the nation. .Returning on March 1 from a suc- cessful trip to the East coast, the first in the history of the group, the tired but eager songsters related much of the his- toric sights of the seventeen-day jaunt. Appearing in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Penn- sylvania, the 53-voice choir also presented part-concerts at Capital University, Goucher College, and Maryland University. Touring in the nation ' s capital, they saw the Capitol and White House and re- alized the present; they viewed Mount Vernon and envisioned the past. In Penn- sylvania they witnessed the historical bat- tleground at Gettysburg and the site of Lincoln ' s famous address. .Repertoire for the tour included Dr. Edwin Liemohn ' s own Glory Be to God on High, a brilliant and vibrant song of praise to the Almighty. Contralto soloist . Across the Country Joan Haven was featured in Christiansen ' s Beautiful Saviour and in Liemohn ' s ar- rangement of So Nimm Denn Meine Hande. Tenor soloist Jim Sexter and so- prano Betty von Fischer added brilliance to the choir rendition of Paladilhe ' s Bene- dictus. The girls ' quartet, composed of Patty Baker, Kathy Mueller, Mavis John- son, and Gretchen Krieger, participated in church services at points on the choir itinerary. Included on the program wer e Gretchaninoff ' s Only Begotten Son, se- lections from Bach ' s Motet, Hodie Christus Natus Est by Palestrina, and Shreck ' s Advent Motet. Officers for the year were Al Dieter, president ; Dale Becker, vice-president ; and Eunice Langholz, secretary. Left — Choir members leave for California tour in June, 1952. Right — Choir members dis- cuss the coming Western trip. Left — Picnicking along the way was a feature of the California stay. Right — Dr. and Mrs. Becker entertain choir members at the annual Christmas party. Left — At the Lincoln Me- morial, members on the East- ern tour glare at photogra- pher Dieter. Right — Highlight of spring choir tour was a stop at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 73 CASTLE SINGERS— Row 1: Gebers, Thiese, Kehlbeck, Baudot, Otto, Nicolaus, C. Harms, Kammeyer, Obermeyer, Stender, E. Baderschneider, Steinley, Dr. E. A. Hov- desven. Row 2: L. Schlueter, O. Olsen, Imm, Reinhardt, Channer, D. Krieger, Breitbarth, Bluhm, Nothdurft, Knuth, Brinkman, M. Harms. Row 3: G. Diers, Carlson, Wix, Zie- barth, E. Deines, Windhorn, H. Weiss, Lange, D. Schmitt, Darrow, Wente, Manson. Row 4: Reisetter, Lehmann, W. Pilgrim, P. Hanselm_ann, Harold Schmidt, Knake, Sonnenberg, Schemmel, D. Beckman, R. Rudolph, Harley Schmitt, Baehmann, Floy. In a Sprightly Vein A nine-day concert tour, conducted April 10-19 through Wisconsin, was the climax of this year ' s Castle Singers ' record. The fifty-four- voice choral group sang both sprightly and serious numbers on the tour program, including some composed by their own versatile conductor, Dr. E. A. Hovdesven. Other appearances of the Singers were at convocations, the eight o ' clock Sunday services at St. Paul ' s Lutheran Church, and the annual home concert, given this year at St. Paul ' s Parish House on April 20. Soloists with the group were Helen Jones, Eleanor Stender, Lavonne Otto, Paul Hanselmann, Paul Carlson, and Har- ris Sonnenberg. Paul Carlson led the Castle Singers as president and was assisted by Harley Schmitt, vice-president; Janet .Reinhardt, secretary; and Helen Jones, librarian. Hillard Weiss was the manager of the con- cert tour. with Popularity Presiding as Castle Singers officers this year were Janet Reinhardt, Trudy Ober- meyer, Harris Sonnenberg, Fred Wix, Dorothy Krieger, H illard Weiss, H a r I e y Schmitt and Paul Carlson. Above — Castle Singers run through a new number with the aid of their director. Dr. A. E. Hovdesven. Below — Soloists for Singers are Harris Sonnenberg, La- vonne Otto, Eleanor Stender, and Paul Hanselmann. 75 Band officers this year were Sid Curtis, Jeanette Priebe, Ken Vetter, Elden Reisetter, and Bill Drecktrah. Well - Liked Band . . Considered the best in the history of Wartburg College, this year ' s Concert Band made thirteen appearances during the first two months of the school year, one of which was a short concert given during the American Lutheran Church convention here last October. Directing the band in his first year at Wartburg was Mr. Ernest Hagen. Led by Mr. Hagen ' s baton, two new instrumental organizations have appeared on the Wartburg College campus. The Wartburg-Community Orchestra, com- posed largely of college students, and a swing band were organized by him. The orchestra appeared in the annual Christ- mas at Wartburg program, and the swing band made numerous appearances, includ- ing one at the Homecoming Kastle Kapers. All home basketball games were sparked by a large pep band, while a smaller group played at out-of-town games. Providing special intricate maneu- vers on the gridiron at halftime, the CONCERT band—Row 1: Morrill, W. Pilgrim, Berg, Drecktrah, C. Curtis, Biel, Heidtke. Row 2: Retzlaff, Pollock, Baumgartner, Herman, Buenger, Inselmann. Row 3: Schafer, Hendren, Lahmann, Minert, Mattke, Borcherding. Row 4: Betty Hartmann, Winnie, Bonnie Hartmann, Priebe, L. Dockter, Director Ernest Hagen, Ott, Schnaidt, H. Waltmann, W. Moeller, Al Lange. Director Ernest Hagen leads the Wartburg marching band during Homecoming half- time ceremonies. . . . Tourist in Spring marching band was extraordinary. It fol- lowed the traditional armored horseman in heading- the Homecoming parade. On an extended tour the concert band took a ten-day jaunt through the states of Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Minnesota. An average of two concerts were played each day. Immediately after the tour the band performed at the spring home concert in the Knights Gymnasium. A special Senior Band Day was held in the spring with prep bands from neigh- boring cities participating. Judges from other colleges and universities were on campus to rate the bands and their playing. New equipment added to the band included a double French horn, chimes, a gong, and a set of bells. Elden Reisetter, vice-president ; Jeanette Priebe, secretary-treasurer; Bill Drecktrah, librarian; and Ken Vetter, stage manager, assisted the president, Sid Curtis, in leading the group. CONCERT BAND— Row 1: Wile, B. Mueller, P. Pilgrim, Kalm, Hillmann. Row 2: Oltrogge, W. Winkler, W. Olson, Hestetune, B. Kolberg, Gi-aessle. Row 3: Lunde, Down- ing, Koenig, Hutton, Jensen, M. Roloff, Ketterling. Row 4: Oetting, S. Curtis, Matthias, Heinzerling, D. Ager, Reisetter, L. Dieter, M. Schroeder, Grendahl, W. Waltmann, Streng, Vetter. Revival of String Interest New feature on the Wartburg musical horizon this year was the W art- burg-Community Symphony Orchestra, organized and directed by Ernest Hagen of the music department. Spirited Music Ev Blobaum directs the Pep Band at the Buena Vista game. Leading the Marching Band are high- stepping Majorettes Mavis Kettner, Betty von Fischer, and Rosie Gebers. 78 KNIGHTS CHORALE— Row 1: Reents, E. Danneman, Schafer, Malmin, Schwefel, L. , Dockter, Hoge, M. Buenting, Wittenwyler, Grantier, Hartwig, Sauer. Row 2: Hamilton, | Bi-uns, Schiermeyer, M. Schroeder, M. Vogel, G. Weidler, Dulfus, Sonius, B. Danneman, | Quandt, Brockhoff, Axel, Engbrecht. Row 3: W. Sackmann, Zenker, Alfson, Blaske, | Herman, Dieck, Retzlaff, Hanusa, Gronstal, Hueners, Siplon, Heinzerling, Boie. Row J 4: D. Borchardt, Hermanns, Nitardy, T. Dockter, Koenig, Haver, Schnaidt, Haase, I Gauerke, C. Wittenberg, Robert Schroeder, Biedermann, Novak, Oltrogge. | Will to Sing Another musical evidence of the melodious nature of Wartburg College is the Knights Chorale, third vocal group to be organized on campus. Though formed only a year ago, the Chorale made numer- ous appearances this year on campus. Singing for convocation and at eight o ' clock services at St. Paul ' s, the Chorale also participated in the annual Christmas at Wartburg program. Unlike the tryouts required for Wartburg ' s other vocal groups, only the will to sing is necessary to become a mem- ber of the Chorale. A senior music major, Bernie Hilmer this year directed the group, which rehearses twice a week. In leading the organization, Louis Novak, president, was assisted by Chic Wittenberg, vice-president ; Joan Schwefel, secretary ; and Jacqueline Reents , librarian. Student-director Bernie Hilmer gives Knights Chorale members the upbeat while Millie Schulz as- sists at the piano. 79 Gaining Experience Tomorrow ' s teachers of today ' s children comprise the members of the Fu- ture Teachers Association, which grew to include over seventy aspiring- pedagogues on the roster this year. Purpose of Kappa Delta Kappa, the name given to the local chapter, is to in- spire, prepare, and encourage its members in their future occupation — teaching. Pan- els, outside speakers, tours, and conven- tions aimed at offering the aspirants new ideas, ideals, and methods for increasing their skill, ambition, and quality of work. Members of the group participated in the education department panel which Adviser for Future Teachers Miss Stella Aus- terud helps a future tutor, Dorothy Boeckenheuer. KAPPA DELTA KAPPA Row 1: 0. Olsen, Imm, A. Fink, W. Baderschneider, Sowers, Woods, Miss Stella Austerud, Lois Mueller, Channer. Row 2: Lillich, Schuchmann, Bent ' ' .. Werner, P. Fink, Hartwig, Zacharias, Hillmann, Badde, Bast. Row 3: May, M. Schulz, T. Weidler, B. von Fischer, Phillips, Smrcka, N. Winkler, Snyder, Berg, Sauer, Schafer. Row 4: Mager, Schiffler, Eunice Langholz, Wishek, Reisetter, Hilmer, R. Engelbrecht, Yaeger, Tucker, Will, Stanton, Montgomery, Amman. Row 5: Heiken, A. Schroeder, Nicolaus, Breyfogle, R. Schumacher, Schemmel, W. Schulz, W. Moeller, Gross, Dreier, Anna Diers, Belz, Reinhardt. for Future Teaching was broadcast over KXEL, Waterloo, as one in the series of Wartburg College pro- grams. Due to a new ruling by the State Board of Educational Examiners, all fu- ture teachers must belong to FTA during their last two years of college in order to be eligible for a teaching certificate. {L Presiding over the group was Dar- rell Sowers, assisted by Norbert Woods, vice-president; Wera Baderschneider, sec- retary; Arlington Fink, treasurer; and Janet Heiken, publicity chairman. Miss Stella Austerud of the education depart- j ment was the adviser. Vice-president of the First National Bank of Waverly, E. G. Engelbrecht, shows a group of grade school youngsters and their student teacher, Neal Winkler, the intricate aspects of banking. Student teaching in the new Irving Grade School, Jean Budde assists a pupil. 81 Tri-Beta officers, Marilyn Dreier, Orin Grube, Jack Bostrack, and Bill Adix, study models of the human heart on the display outside the biology lab. Orin, Grube presents a report oj his project at a Tri-Beta meeting. From left to right are Mr. Carl Eiben, Dr. Leo Petri, Orin Grube, Don Buenger, Marilyn Dreier, Sid Curtis, Dr. Elmer Hertel, Wendell Bose, Jack Bostrack, Bill Adix, and Floyd Olsen. Interest in Nature Biology majors on campus now fun- nel their interest into Gamma Lambda, lo- cal chapter of Tri Beta, national biological coeducational society. Just two years old, the local chapter is one of many such lo- cated in China, Korea, and Puerto Rico, as well as in the United States. With the expansion of the biology department into the old physics lab, the group utilized the extra available space to set up displays. Models of the heart and other body organs, as well as various forms of vegetative life, were featured. Assisting the president, Orin Grube, were the vice-president. Jack Bos- track; secretary-treasurer. Bill Adix; and historian, Marilyn Dreier. Serving in the advisory capacity was Dr. Elmer Hertel. TRI BETA: Row 1— Dr. Elmer Hertel, Kelley, Dreier, Wandersee, Stolz. Row 2: Smrcka, W. Bose, S. Curtis, F. Olsen, Fredine. Science with Pleasure Science Club members hear the minutes of their last meeting. From left to right, Larry Brown- son, Helmuth Gilow, Owen Jensen, Orin Grube, Dave Geske, Augie Gomer, Dorthy Ager, and President Sid Curtis. Bugs, atOims, frogs, electronics — anything in the realm of science — show the range of interests of the Science Club members. Retaining its old members, the group attracted many novices this year. For the second consecutive year the Science Club won second prize for its Homecoming float. As its annual project, the group sponsored the first Science Day on campus. Breaking from tradition, the enter- tainment phases of the monthly meetings were presented by the various college sci- ence departments. High spot of the year was the an- nual banquet, which was held on March 20. The club brought the school year to a close with a picnic in May. Leading the group was Sid Curtis, as president, with the assistance of Dave Geske, vice-president; Dorthy Ager, sec- retary; Orin Grube, treasurer; and Al De- Weerth, publicity chairman. Dr. John Chellevold served as adviser. SCIENCE CLUE— Row 1: Dreier, Geske, DeWeerth, S. Curtis, O. Grube, D. An:er, A. Fink, Dr. John Chellevold. Row 2: C. Harms, Toyosi, D. Schmitt, W. Engelbrecht, W. Schulz, Yaeger, Weihmuller, Ketterling, Blumreich, M. von Fischer. Row 3: Bender, 0. Jensen, Gerlt, Gilow, M. RolofF, Gomer, Nitardy, W. Bose, R. Engelbrecht, Ellermeier, Roger Holm. CHI KHO— Row 1: Mr. Raymond Martin, Truckenbrod, D. Allen, Boyce, F. Olsen, M. Hartmann, Ehm, P. Pilgrim. Row 2: W. Sackmann, D. Brandt, Dieck, Hoffmann, D. Peterson, Stolz, Lapp, Nerenhausen, Fredine, Boschee. Row 3: R. Rudolf, Guetzlaff, William Behrens, W. Winkler, T. Dockter, MacBride, Weiss, W. Kraemer, Buettemeier, Mannings, D. Beckman, Grosenick. Row 4: Feistner, W. Meyer, Knecht, Altmann, Busch, E. Gauerke, Schaff, Ohhogge, Buchholz, Arthur Diers, Bracklein, Lorenzen. Row 5: Tegtmeier, Borgardt, Schnaidt, Biederm.ann, Sonnenberg, P. Wittenberg, Haase, Kumpf, Rice, H. Bomhoff, Lynne, Riensche, Novak. Aiming for Learn by doing might well be the motto for Chi Rho Society, campus organi- zation of pre-theological students. Mem- bers of Chi Rho visited patients at three hospitals and the Bremer County Home weekly, and conducted Sunday evening de- votions at the Lutheran Children ' s Home in Waverly. They distributed devotional booklets to students, ushered at the eight o ' clock service at St. Paul ' s Lutheran Church, and participated in the evening chapel services. Speakers who addressed Chi Rho at the monthly meetings were Dr. H. C. Leu- Head candle-bearer Norm Melchert directs the candle lighting as liturgist Fred Boyce and Mr. Raymond Martin, speaker, look on. Chi Rho choristers follow director Harley Schmitt as they provide music at the Chi Rho Candlelight Service. CHI RHO — Row 1: Hemken, R. Schroeder, Wandei ' see, Barry Bomhoff, T. Kritschel, W. Behrens, Dirks, Litzer, Kort. Row 2: D. Brown, Hueners, Zenker, Rothfusz, Ketterling, Gonnerman, Reyelts, Kelley, Ervin Langholz, Hanusa. Row 3: Herman, Ristau, Darrow, Eske, G. Allen, T. Ager, Wente, Blaske, R. Vogel, Smrcka, C. Peters. Row 4: Benz, Lubben, SifFerath, H. Buenting, Hermanns, Ziebarth, Gronstal, Streng, Mirtz, Inselmann, E. Peters, Getz. Row 5: Voss, Retzlalf, P. Darnauer, Liesener, Zelle, Malpert, Vander Schaaf, Volkmann, Brockmeyer, Buchheim, Schmitt, C. Lutz, G. Brown. Full-Time Service pold of Capital Seminary, Dr. John Hilt- ner, the Rev. LaVerne Streich, assistant pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wat- erloo, the Rev. L. A. Stumme, of the Mus- catine Lutheran Homes, and Dr. H. W. Siefkes, president of the Iowa District and first vice-president of the American Lutheran Church. The traditional Chi Rho candlelight service was given the evening before the beginning of Christmas vacation. Mr. Ray- mond Martin, instructor of Greek here, gave the Christmas address at the impres- sive service. Speaker at the annual Chi Rho Fel- lowship Dinner, held this year on the eve- ning of March 8, was Dr. Leonhard M. Lud- wig, superintendent of the Lutheran Chil- dren ' s Home in Waverly. Addressing Chi Rho members at their annual spring banquet was Dr. Leonhard Ludwig, di- rector of the Lutheran Children s Home. The Rev. Walter Tillmanns and Mrs. Ludwig listen. Officers of the 1952-53 Chi Rho So- ciety were Fred Boyce, president ; Douglas Allen, vice-president; Floyd Olsen, secre- tary-treasurer; Kenneth Truckenbrod and Marvin Hartmann, members-at-large of the executive committee. Faculty advisers were the Rev. W. T. Tillmanns and Mr. Raymond Martin. 85 Learning Work of the Church Looking toward the future, mem- bers of Phebes worked to gain experience and insight, through group participation, into their chosen field as parish workers. To acquaint themselves with differ- ent aspects of church work, the group cen- tered both activity and programs around the different areas involved. Presenting various phases of church activities were the Rev. Henry Hoesmann, American Lutheran Church evangelism director; Miss Dorothy Haas, Women ' s Missionary Federation president; Mr. Walter Voecks, a former Brotherhood president ; and Miss Gail Fluhrer, parish worker, who addressed the group at the meetings during the year. Besides publishing the Epistle to follow the news and work of those in the field, Phebes aided Chi Rho with the County Home services, Sunday School, and hospi- tal visitation. They also furnished chapel pianists, visited shut-ins and the aged, and Phebe members join forces in publishing their paper, the Epistle. Clockwise are Mary Lou Pollock, Jackie Reents, Lila Antholz, Lorraine Dockter, Martha Vogel, Bev Blaisdell, Jeanette Schnoor, Mary Lou Thiese, Joan Breitbarth, and Alberta Brandt. donated their services for other church activities. Presiding over the meetings this year was Bonnie Zacharias, with Mary Lou Pollock as vice-president and Joan Breit- barth, secretary-treasurer. Miss Perna Lohn and Dr. John Hiltner served as ad- visers. PHEBES— Row 1: Knuth, Weidler, Zacharias, Pollock, Breitbarth, A. Brandt. Row 2: Thiese, Steinley, L. Dockter, Nothdurft, McBride, Antholz, Blaisdell. Row 3: Schwefel, Malmin, Horman, M. Schroeder, Schnoor, Bergstraesser, M. Vogel, Biel, Lillich. 86 Go Ye . . . Teach ' Learning to serve Him from His servants, Mission Fellowship enjoyed an active and fruitful year. With its view directed toward full-time service in some area of the Kingdom of God, the group planned activities to gain experience. Appearing as speakers at meetings during the year were such persons as Mis- sionary Scherly, from New Guinea; Miss Doris Schaefer, who is entering the African missions ; the Rev. Leonard Leikauf of the American Negro missions, Seattle, Wash- ington; Miss Geraldine McRoberts, Vene- zuela; and Samih Ismir, Palestine. For the first time in its history, the organization sponsored a special Mission Emphasis Week during four chapel serv- ices. Student speakers addressed chapel- goers the first three nights, and on the final rally evening Mr. Paul Lindell, General Director of the World Mission Prayer League, Minneapolis, Minnesota, presented an address on missions. Working on the Mission Fellowship bul- letin board are Loretta Grosz, Evonne Hartmann, Ben Davis, Alberta Brandt, Bonnie Zacharias, and If alter Schulz. Heading the executive committee was Frank Benz, president, aided by Duane Peterson, vice-president; Bonnie Zach- arias, secretary ; and Gene Gauerke, treas- urer. The Rev. Karl Schmidt served as adviser. MISSION FELLOWSHIP— Row 1: Blaisdell, D. Peterson, Benz, Zacharias, Blaske. Row 2: Steinley, Drache, L. Dockter, Nothdurft, Pollock, Antholz, Grosz. Row 3: Fredine, Gonnerman, G. Brown, Walter Behrens, Kammeyer, Malmin, M. Vogel. Row 4: Breit- barth, Breyfogle, Borgardt, Sehnaidt, Robert Schroeder, Bracklein, Feistner, Dahlke, Ekstrand. LUTHER LEAGUE— Row 1: B. Mueller, Ervin Langholz, Kettner, Ziebarth, Paape, Bergstraesser, D. Peterson, Gebers, Gonnerman. Row 2: Bentz, Ketterling, M. von Fischer, Weihmuller, Stumme, Ehm, Knuth, P. Darnauer, Lillich, D. Brown. Row 3: Grosz, Pollock, Keller, Baudot, Schafer, Jacobson, Blumreich, Halweg, Quandt, Zacharias, Schuchmann. Row 4: Montgomery, M. Vogel, Belz, S. Becker, Blaske, Hemken, T. Ager, Roger Holm, R. Fritschel, Mager, Wittenwyler, LefFler. Row 5: C. Petersen, E. Dirks, Hay, Pinke, Lorenzen, P. Wittenberg, C. Wittenberg, Schnaidt, H. Bomhoff, E. Gauerke, Bany, Nicolaus, Biei-wagen. Mushrooming . . . Infant organization on campus, the Luther League, soon showed itself to be in- fant only in age. Now one of the largest groups on campus, the League ' s bustling activity was evident in all phases of col- lege life. Joint-sponsor with the Iowa District for the Youth .Rally held last fall with Dr. Marcus Rieke speaking, the group set up much of the machinery for the event. The planning and advertising resulted in an at- tendance exceeding 2,000 persons. Special task adopted by the League early in the second semester was the com- piling of the addresses of all former Wart- burg students in the armed services. Above — Luther Leaguers watch Marliss Schroeder illustrate a Bible verse. Chic Wittenberg and Howard Buenting collaborate to guess which one. Below — Lutheran students from Iowa State Teachers College meet Wartburg Luther Leaguers during a mixer at an LSA rally here. 88 LUTHER LEAGUE— Row 1: Dieck, Retzlaff, Budde, Werner, Hartwig, Anna Diers, Geske, B. Vogel, Oltmans. Row 2: Antholz, Sauer, Steinley, Schock, Hillmann, E. Peters, Eske, Aden, Will, Heilener, Kalm, Blaisdell. Row 3: M. Miller, M. Schulz, McBride, T. Weidler, Gayer, Steiger, G. Brown, P. Pilgrim, Obermeyer, Ekstrand, Heiken, Burrack, Kropf, C. Harms. Row 4: M. Buenting, Hoge, Stanton, Channer, Feistner, Wente, Schem- mel, W. Behrens, J. Schroeder, D. Ager, Drache, L. Dockter. Row 5: Reyelts, Horman, Kehlbeck, Schnoor, Breitbarth, W. Schulz, Arthur Diers, H. Weiss, Barrett, Robert Schroeder, Breyfogle, Lapp, Nothdurft, Malmin, Schwefel. . . . Initial Year Another activity was a One mag- azine promotion campaign aimed at induc- ing more college students to become sub- scribers to this youth magazine. A Christ- mas party featuring a shadow pantomime of the Christmas story was sponsored, clothes were packed for the European clothing drive, and members of the League planned vesper services for the eleventh In- ternational Luther League Convention. Heading the group was Ed Paape, assisted by Jerry Haver, vice-president; Myra Bergstraesser, secretary; and Syl- vester Ziebarth, treasurer. Advisers were the Rev. K. T. Schmidt, Miss Erna Moehl, and Dr. William Hulme. A la Bob Hope, charmer Ron Retzlaff at- tempts to get something besides a snake out of the basket at a Luther League party as Gene Gauerke watches. 89 Guiding Campus Religious Groups Above — LS Council members give their atten- tion to the photographer. In bottom row are Bev Blaisdell, Miss Erna Moehl, Jeanette Schnoor, Bonnie Zacharias. Ruth Fritschel, and Lila Antholz. Second row shows Ben Davis, Paul Reyelts, Norm Melchert ( presi- dent), Ed Paape, Dave Bracklein, Fred Boyce, and Frank Benz. Below — Art Diers, Dave Bracklein. Dr. Wil- liam Hulme, and Norm. Melchert lead off with refreshments at the LSA rally with TC. Coordinating and serving religious organizations on campus was the Lutheran Student Council. Newly formed this year, the group linked the campus religious ac- tivities with the National Lutheran Stu- dent Association, Through the Lutheran Student Council each of the four religious organi- zations sponsored an all-school activity. Other activities guided by LS Council were the clothing drive, LSAction offerings, and the sending of a delegate to the LSA con- vention at Luther. LS Council is composed of two rep- resentatives and the president of each re- ligious organization. Norman Melchert served as president of LS Council, with the assistance of David Bracklein, treasurer, and Ruth Fritschel, secretary. Controversies of the World WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM— Row 1: Hueners, Matherny, Mr. George Bjorgan, Kodres. Row 2: Alfson, Matthias, Tucker, Vitols, Bender. Hashing over world problems kept members of the World Affairs Forum oc- cupied at their meetings during the year. A unique campus organization, the purpose of the group is to encourage members to express themselves more concisely and comprehensively. In surroundings of the leisurely furnished Wartburg Hall lounge, attempts were made to solve some of our current world difficulties — theoretically. The sub- jects under discussion ranged from politics to those of a social nature. Filling the officers ' positions were Uno Kodres, president; Fred Hueners, vice-president ; and Dori s Matherny, secre- tary. Mr. George Bj organ served as ad- viser. 90 HANS SACHS VEREIN— Row 1: Schnaidt, Truckenbrod, C. Harms, W. Winkler, Neren- hausen, T. Dockter. Row 2: Boyce, Buchholz, J. Meyer, Borgardt, Bracklein. German in Relaxation German culture minus test papers and grades, was the atmosphere created for Hans Sachs Verein members. Here those interested in thing ' s German came once a month for fun, relaxation, and a bit of Ger- man flavor other than that found in the classroom. The meetings usually concluded with some German games. Three highlights of the year were the German movie, Marriage of Figaro, in the fall, Christmas caroling in the win- ter, and the annual Sunday breakfast hike. President Fred Hueners was as- sisted by Wilbert Winkler, vice-president; Carol Harms, secretary-treasurer ; and the Rev. Walter Tillmanns, adviser. Above — Hans Sachs members practice for Christmas caroling, with the Rev. Walter Tillmanns, co-adviser, leading the singing. Seated are Boschee, Hueners, C. Harms, Miss Anna Elsa Jacob, co- adviser, W . Winkler, and E. Peters. Standing are Jensen, Borgardt, Schnaidt, Lapp, Truckenbrod, Nerenhausen, and T. Dockter. Below — A visiting teacher from Germany, Rosa Luginger, tells Hans Sachs members of her expe- riences. 91 Stimulating Social Life Teas — initiation — snow frolics — these were activities that Pi Sigma spon- sored during a busy social year for Wart- burg coeds. Organized in 1936, this women ' s organization strives to stimulate social life through sponsoring various so- cial activities. Sponsored by Pi Sigma were the all- school Halloween and Valentine parties, as well as the Snow Frolics, a combination of drama, music, and comedy. Other activities included a get-ac- quainted tea, formal initiation, participa- tion in Homecoming celebrations, and regu- lar meetings to inform the girls on eti- quette, fashions, and social functions. Guiding activities of Pi Sigma were Beatrice Kolberg, president; Dorothy Boeckenheuer, vice-president; Irene Bast, secretary ; and Jean Budde, treasurer. Mrs. Florence Hertlein together with Miss Theresa Holt were Pi Sigma advisers. Above — Pi Sig officers teaing ' are Irene Bast, Jan Westphal, Dorothy Boeckenheuer, Bea Kolberg, and Jean Budde. Below — Jim Hummel prepares to swing his next partner, Lois I mm, at a Pi Sig square dance. PI SIGMA— Row 1: M. Miller, G. Weidler, McBride, Budde, B. Kolberg, Bast, Kropf, Aden, Hillmann. Row 2: Schuchmann, Bettie Bomhoff, May, Hartwig, Berg, Steinley, Heilener, M. von Fischer, Oetken, Kettnei , Knuth, Bentz. Row 3: Hestetune, Baudot, M. Schulz, Drache, Malmin, Kehlbeck, Pfohl, Schwefel, Laehn, Quandt, Grantier, M. Buen- ting, Hoge. Row 4: LefFler, C. Harms, Gayer, Herman, Damm, Burrack, M. Vogel, Zacha- rias, Bartels, Bluhm, B. von Fischer, Peterson, P. Fink. Row 5: Blumreich, Biinkman, Hal- weg, Edell, Channer, O. Olsen, Onken, Imm, L. Mueller, Ekstrand, Obermeyer, Bierwagen, Bruns, Sonius, DufFus, Wittenwyler. Below — Doris Breyfogle, W AA prexy, makes a vain pass at the fleeting white sphere in a fast game of volleyball at Fun Night. Athletic Belles Above — Kibitzers Bob Kodres, Miss Adeline Langrock, Mr. Axel Bundgaard, Chic Wit- tenberg, and Audrey Zachgo gather as Elvira Steinley, Sally Weber, Mrs. Tennie Wuebbens, and Ray Allenstein indulge in a game of bridge at WAA Fun Night. Waitburg women — delicate? Not as may be seen by their participation in WAA. The Women ' s Athletic Association sponsors athletics for all girls interested, with intramurals as its main project. Led by Doris Breyfogle, president, the WAA was active in intercollegiate meets. Many members attended play-days at Luther College, Decorah, and at Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls. The latter play-day was held under the auspices of the Iowa Athletic Federation of College Women, a new organization entered this year by the Wartburg WAA. Assisting with local executive du- ties were Dorothy Krieger, vice-president ; Lorraine Hillmann, secretary; Evonne Hartmann, treasurer; Loretta Lillich, point recorder ; and Miss Adeline Langrock, adviser. WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION— Row 1: Budde, Hillmann, C. Langholz, Brey- fogle, D. Krieger, Lillich. Row 2: Bast, Hoge, E. Baderschneider, D. Bose, S. Becker, Bititis, M. Miller, J. Sorenson, B. Bomhoff. Row 3: C. Harms, T. Weidler, Pfohl, Morrill, G. Krieger, M. Schulz, May, Schock. Row 4: Gayer, Brinkman, O. Olsen, Imm, Bany, E. Langholz, L. Mueller, Burrack, Otto. Head ushers, George Hanusa, Harold Gronstal, Frank Beiiz, Benny Mirtz, and Jerry Ristau, re- ceive instructions from Emmett Busch, Ushers Club president. Charles Schumann awaits opening of the Hun- garian String Quartet concert as ushers Betty von Fischer (back to camera), Dolores Shafer, Lor- etta Lillich, and Mavis Kettner seat spectators. Accommodating Thousands Aisle to the left or Follow me, sir were typical remarks for members of the Ushers Club as they guided Artist Series patrons to their seats. With capacity crowds such as those which attended the Steber, Heifetz, and the Boston Pops concerts, the members of this group were responsible for accommodating everyone. The twenty minutes immedi- ately preceding the opening of the concert saw girls in colored formals going up and down the aisles, heard the head ushers di- rect the spectators to the correct aisle, and witnessed the seating of some 3,000 people. Emmett Busch, president this year, was assisted by Frank Benz, vice-president, while Mrs. Florence Hertlein acted as ad- viser. USHERS CLUB — Row 1: Hanusa, Ristau, Busch, Benz, Mirtz, Gronstal, Ketterling, P. Darnauer. Row 2: Lillich, Boie, M. von Fischer, Will, Schafer, Mager, Cords, Aden, Leffler, Drache, M. Buenting, Grosz. Row 3: Heiken, A. Schroeder, Schnoor, T. Wuebbens, Weiss, B. Kolberg, Onken, Blaske, Reinhardt, Otto, Jones, B. von Fischer, Bettie Bomhoff. 94 CAMERA CLUB — Row 1: Smrcka, T. Ager, Rothfusz, Hay, W. Schulz. Row 2: Oltmans, Sifferath, Burrack, Bititis, Channer, Gerlt, Heinzerling. Say ' Cheese! ' With an upsurge in membership and interest, Camera Club ' s goal aimed for ac- tive participation by every member. Informative parts of the club meet- ing were devoted to practical demonstra- tions, talks, slides, and the year ' s high- light, the traditional snapf est. A field trip was made to the Schield Bantam plant in December, thereby giving the members a chance at industrial camera work. The photo-lab, with its large stock of chemicals and new equipment, was a scene of almost endless activity. Newest club-sponsored project, that of a photo- graphic bulletin board in Luther Hall, was well received by the student body. This display of photographs and snapshots brought in new members and business for the enterprising amateurs. Chief cameraman was Marvin Roth- fusz. Other members of the executive committee were Theodore Ager, vice-presi- dent; Donna Hay, secretary; Walter Schulz, treasurer; Thomas Smrcka, pub- licity chairman; and adviser, Mr. Elden Eichmann. Camera Club adviser Elden Eichmann lectures to picture ' ' fans. From left to right are alter Schulz, Fred Lutz, John Heinzerling, Eichmann, Astrida Bititis, Donna Hay, Mary Biel, Barbara Burrack, Alvin Ulrich, Roger Winnie, Ted Ager, Marvin Roth- fusz, and Paul Wittenberg. W Club — Row 1: Reyelts, Bostrack, Barry BomhofF. Row 2: Beaver, C. Bose, Beener, E. Kit- tleson. Row 3: Ristau, G. Kopitzke, Sowers. Row 4: Heine, Robert Adix, W. Adix. Row 5: Rubenow, T. Fritschel. Row 6: Riswold, Paape, Lengua- doro. Row 7: R. Grube, W. Liemohn, H. Walt- mann. Barry Bomhoff and Bill Adix steady the ladder as W Club President Jack Bostrack adds the picture of Eleanor Slender, Winter Sports Queen, to the gym beauty gallery. Knight Musclemen Exclusive group on campus is the W Club, with membership being Hmited to Wartburg men lettering in one of the major sports. Yearly initiates are tradi- tionally seen wandering around in the li- brary begging for signatures (110) and pennies from the fair sex. Honoring Wartburg pulchritude, the group chooses sports queens for the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Special project of the club this year was raising funds and sponsoring the erection of a new trophy case for the gym. Chief executive for the year was Jack Bostrack, assisted by Bill Adix, vice- president; Barry Bomhoff, secretary; and Paul Reyelts, treasurer. Last year ' s Spring Sports Queen Pat Graessle poses with her attendants, Audrey Rappold and Janet Reinhardt. Dr. Elmer Hertel crowns Eleanor Slender Queen of Winter Sports, 1952. Attendants Lois Mueller and Delores Gayer as well as escorts Ed Kitlleson, Ray Allenstein, and Chuck Bose, ob- serve. PEP CLUB— Row 1: Steiger, M. Miller, Gayer, Blaisdell, Bettie Bomholf. Row 2: Schuch- mann, Jim Sorenson, Halweg, Wandersee, M. Vogel, Phillips, Blaske. Cheers with Spirit Go, Knights, Go! These words typify the spirit of the Pep Club in their aim of making- the student body an ener- getic cheering section. Among the many activities of the group, under the leadership of its presi- dent, Bev Blaisdell, were selling eats at all football games, holding pep rallies before all games and sponsoring halftime enter- tainment at hardcourt contests. Four cheerleaders, Jim Sorenson, Bev Blaisdell, Bettie Bomhoff, Marilyn Hamilton, and an alternate, Sally Weber, led the club in cheering at all sports activ- ities. Assisting Bev Blaisdell in her du- ties were Harry Feistner, vice-president; Delores Gayer, secretary ; and Ronald ,Retz- laff, treasurer. Faculty adviser for the group was Miss Adeline Langrock. Leading the Knight yells this year were cheerleaders Jim Sorenson, Sally Weber, Bet- tie Bomhoff, and Bev Blais- dell. CLASS LIFE Copyright 1942, by Galaxy Music Corporation ' A MICxHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD ' MOTET ' I ' or Chorus of Mixed Voices UiKiccompanied EDWIN LIEMOHN Ma p si u so (J Hij) 2±: A might - y for- tress is our God,, A trust- y For o n 1 shield and vteap _S_V- — . ... — - --. — I — . nP jgp f shteld and weap - on Oi. § : -:f I ,j . ' £ 1 . shi eid and weap - on; Our help is •. sh) eid and weap - on; Our help is He in a!l ■ oui n - — f - ' Ourstoy.what- Leaders of the graduating class are Don Zelle, vice-president; Norm Wente, president; Hank Stolz, treasurer; and Marylinn McBride, secretary. Summit of Four Years ' Work Seniors — 1953!! First graduating class of Wartburg ' s second century, they are capping their college careers June 4. After having anticipated graduation for four years, the seniors find themselves halfway reluctant to leave as they prepare to walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Leaving a mark in practically every field of endeavor here at college, the out- going grads will not soon be forgotten for their accomplishments here at Wartburg. Each occupied a unique position, and those underclassmen returning for the next school year will notice spaces not immedi- ately filled by others. Some were leaders in athletics, some in religious activities, some in stu- dent government, some in publications, and others were the necessary followers who do the thankless and unnoticed work. Making preparations to leave these memorable halls and rooms, seniors uttered comments of amazement at the rapid pas- sage of the past four years and voiced joyous sentiment at one time and sighs of relief at another time. Class leaders for the year were Norm Wente, president; Don Zelle, vice- president; Marylinn McBride, secretary; and Hank Stolz, treasurer. Seniors on the Student Senate were Bernie Hilmer, Al Dieter, and Floyd Olsen, while Dr. Elmer Hertel served as adviser. 100 225 Strong in Fall of 1949 WILLIAM F. ADIX — Biology — Beta Beta Beta, Sec.-treas. : ' ' W Club, V-pres. ; Basketball ; Golf; Track: Who ' s Who . . . DOUGLAS ALLEN — Greek — Band; Castle Singers; Chi Rho, V-pres.; LSA; MAC, Treas. ; Wartburg Choir ; Fortress . . . RAY ALLEN- STEIN — Business — W Club; Football; Golf. WERA BADERSCHNEI- DER — Education — Kappa Delta Kappa, Sec; LSA; Pep Club, Sec; Pi Sigma; WAA; Homecoming Comm. . . . EL- LEN BARTELS — English— Mission Fellowship; Dorm Coun., Ketha House Pres.; Co-ord. Bd KEITH BEAVER — Sociology — Chi Rho ; Mission Fellowship ; ' ■W Club; Track; Wrestling. DALE A. BECKER — English — Alpha Psi Omega; KWAR; Wartburg Choir, V- pres.: Wartburg Players, Treas.; Homecoming Comm.; Choralaires Quartet WALTER BEHRENS — Sng- lish — Chi Rho; LSA; Mission Fellowship . . . HELEN BLUHM — Business Adminis- tration — Band ; Castle Sing- ers; LSA; Pi Sigma; WAA; Homecoming Comm. JACK M. BOSTRACK— Biology — Beta Beta Beta, V-pres.; Kappa Delta Kappa; ' •W Club, Pres.; Basketball; Track; Chapel Comm. . . . FRED S. BOYCE— German- Greek — Chi Rho, Chapel Chm., Pres.: Hans Sachs Verein: KWAR, Devotion Chm.; LS Council; Trumpet; Rel. Act. Comm. ; Convo. Comm.: March of Dimes Comm.; Pastoral Care Comm., Chm. 101 With 93 Marching June 4 DURWOOD L. BUCH- HEIM — Social Studies — Jr. Class V-pres.; Student body V-pres. : Chi Rho; Student Senate: Who ' s Who . . . ROGER BUTTKE — English —Band; Chi Rho; LSA; Mis- sion Fellowship : Wartburg Players; Orchestra . . . PAUL CARLSON — Sociology — Castle Singers, Pres.: Chi Rho; Wartburg Players; Homecoming Comm. BENJAMIN DAVIS — Social Studies — Chi Rho ; Mission Fellowship, Pres.; ANNA M. DIERS— English — Kappa Delta Kappa ; KWAR; LSA, Sec; Luther League; Phebes; Pi Sigma; Ushers Club; Wartburg Play- ers ; Fresh. Class Sec. ; Dorm Council ; Wartburg Hall Pres.; Homecomng Comm.; Coord. Board . . . HERMAN DIERS — English-Drama — Alpha Phi Gamma: Alpha Psi Omega, Pres.; KWAR; Wartburg Choir: Wartburg Players; Castle Tales, Poetry Ed.: Fortress,- Trumpet, Columnist; Track: Home- coming Comm.; Swing Show. ALLAN DIETER — So- cial Studies — Band ; Camera Club: Castle Singers: Chi Rho: Hans Sachs Verein; LSA; Wartburg Choir, Pres.; Fortress Photographer ; Homecoming Comm.; Student Senate; Junior-Senior Ban- quet Chm. . . . MARILYN DREIER — Biology — Beta Beta Beta, Sec; Kappa Delta Kappa: LSA; Pi Sigma; Sci- ence Club; Ushers Club; Fortress . . . RICHARD ENGELBRECHT — Mathe- matics — Kappa Delta Kappa; Science Club; Basketball. HARRY H. FEISTNER — History — Castle Singers; Chi Rho: LSA; Pep Club; World Affairs Forum; Castle Tales, Bus. Mgr. . . . TOM FICHTEL — General Sci- ence — Kappa Delta Kappa; Science Club . . . FRANK FLICKINGER — Mathemat- ics — Kappa Delta Kappa; Sci- ence Club. Important in Music Groups MARGARET D. FUCHS — Sociology — MAC; Passa- vant, Sec; Phebes; Pi Sig- ma; Ushers Club; Wartburg Choir; Wartburg Players; Homecoming Comm.; Judi- cial Board, V-pres. ; Student Senate, Sec. ; Artist Series Comm. ; Swing Show . . . EUGENE A. GAUERKE — Sociology — LSA ; Mission Fellowship, Treas. . . . DAVID H. GESKE — Chemistry — LSA, Pres.; Science Club, V-pres. ; Wartburg Choir ; Fortress; Trumpet; Junior Class Pres. ; Fac.-Stud. Coun- cil; Homecoming Comm.; Student Senate; Who ' s Who. OSWALD GOETTLER — Biology — Beta Beta Beta ; Chi Rho ; Hans Sachs Ver- ein; Science Club; Wres- tling; Track . . . AUGUST GOMER — General Science — Pep Club; Science Club, V-pres.; Football; Track; Dorm Council . . . MAR- JORY GROSS — Music — Castle Singers; Kappa Delta Kappa; LSA; MAC, Sec; Pi Sigma; Castle Tales. ORIN C. GRUBE— Bf- ology — Beta Beta Beta, Pres.: Science Club, Treas.; Wart- burg Choir; Homecoming Comm.; Fac.-Stud. Coun. . . . CONRAD GUETZLAFF — Greek — Castle Singers; Chi Rho, Head Usher; Wartburg Choir; Dorm Council, Sec; Homecoming Comm. . . . MARTIN L. HAASE—Eng. lish — Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein ; Knights Chorale ; Basketball ; Intra mural Comm. HEROLD HEUPEL — German — Castle Singers, V-pres.; Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein, Pres.; Wartburg Play- ers . . . BERNICE HILMER — Music — Alpha Psi Omega; Band; Kappa Delta Kappa; Knights Chorale, Director; MAC; Pep Club; Pi Sigma; Ushers Club; Wartburg Choir; Wartburg Players; Soph. Class Treas.; Dorm Council ; Homecoming Comm. ; Student Senate, Sec. ; Who ' s Who . . . RONALD W. HOFFMAN — History — Al- pha. Psi Omega; Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein; Wart- burg Players. 103 Reminiscing over Collegiate Days CHRIS L. HUBER — History — Chi Rho; Pep Club: Student Senate; Track; Wres- tling . . . HELEN JONES— Music Education — Castle Singers; MAC, Treas. ; Ushers Club . . . MAURICE F. ] ] QCY.— English — Cas- tle Singers; Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein ; Trumpet ; Wartburg Players. JOHN W. KELLEY, JR. — Biology — Beta Beta Beta : Chi Rho; Fortress. Art Ed.; Baseball ; Football ; F a c . - Stud. Council, Chm. ; Student Senate, Senator; Student Body Treas., Pres.; Who ' s Who. . . . EDWARD G. KIT- TLESON — Physical Educa- tion — W Club, Treas. ; Baseball ; Basketball ; Foot- ball ; Dorm Council . . . RUDOLPH S. KOLBERG — English — Alpha Phi Gamma, Pres. ; Chi Rho ; Wartburg Players ; Fortress, Editor-in- Chief; Trumpet, Sports Ed.; Tennis; Junior Class Treas.; Who ' s Who; Pub. Comm. WILLIAM C. KRAE- MER — Sociology — Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein; Mission Fellowship ; Pas savant; Ushers Club ; Wartburg Players; Homecoming Comm. . . . LYLE E. KRAMER — Economics and Business Ad- ministration — Camera Club ; Science Club; World Affairs Forum . . . RUTH KRUG-- Home Economics — Kappa Delta Kappa; KWAR. JOHN F. KURTT — Physical Education — Kappa Delta Kappa; W Club; Baseball ; Basketball ; Foot- ball . . . NORMAN KURTZ — English — Chi Rho ; Hans Sachs Verein; Science Club . . . PHILIP I. KURTZ— English — Chi Rho; Dorm Council, Sec. Representing Varied Fields EUNICE LANGHOLZ— — B.M.E. — Band; Kappa Delta Kappa; KWAR; MAC, V-pres. ; Pi Sigma; WAA; Wartburg Choir, Sec. ; Wart- burg Players; Junior Class Sec.; Dorm Council; Fac- Stud. Council; Homecoming Comm.; Judicial Board . . . KENNETH LAUER — Busi- ness — Hans Sachs Verein; Kappa Delta Kappa; For- tress; Homecoming Comm. . . . CHARLES U}1Z— Eng- lish — Alpha Phi Gamma, Pres.: Band; Chi Rho; Wart- burg Choir; Hans Sachs Ver- ein; KWAR; Orchestra; Cas- tle Tales; Fortress,- Trum- pet, Editor-in-Chief; Home- coming Comm.; Convo Comm. ; Pub. Comm. ; Stu- dent Senate; Who ' s Who. ROBERT D. LYNNE— English — Chi Rho: Basket- ball; Dorm Council, V-pres. . . . KENNETH MALPERT— German — Camera Club; Chi Rho ; Hans Sachs Verein : Mission Fellowship ; Pep Club: Football . . . MARY- LINN Uc mDY,— Christian- ity — Applied Music — Castle Singers; LSA; MAC; Phebes; Pi Sigma; Wartburg Choir; Senior Class, Sec; Co-ord. Board, Pres.; Fac.-Stud. Ac- tivities Comm., Sec; Home- coming Comm. KATHERINE I. MUEL- LER — Elementary EducMion — Kappa Delta Kappa; LSA, Deputations, Sec; Mission Fellowship, Sec: Pi Sigma; Wartburg Choir ; Castle Tales; Fortress; Trumpet; Homecoming Comm.; Student Senate; Wartburg Players. . . . RUSSELL MUELLER— Sod- ology— Chi Rho: W Club: Baseball; Football . . . JOHN MULLEN — Physical Educa- tion — Kappa Delta Kappa; W Club; Baseball: Basket- ball: Football. DELMAR E. NIEMUTH — Sociology — Chi Rho: Passa- vant, V-pres. . . . OTTO E. NITARDY— B o o y — Hans Sachs Verein; MAC; Science Club, Treas; Knights Cho- rale . . . THEODORE OLM- STEAD — Physical Education — W Club; Baseball; Bas- ketball. 105 Some into Teaching FLOYD OLSEN — Bi- ology-Greek — Beta Beta Beta; Chi Rho, Sec.-treas. ; LSA Council; Student Senate . . . THOMAS OLSO — Business Administration — W Club ; Baseball; Basketball; Dorm Council . . . CARL W. PE- TERS — English — Chi Rho ; Hans Sachs Verein. ROY E. PETERSON, JR. — Physical Education — Kappa Delta Kappa; ' W Club ; Football, C o - c a p - tain ; Wrestling ; Dorm Council . . . RICHARD E. PHILLIPS — Economics and Business Administration — Kappa Delta Kappa; Pep Club ; Wartburg Players ; Football; Homecoming Comm. . . . GLENN L. PUFFETT— Business Administration Kappa Delta Kappa. HERMAN RACHUT — Business — Kappa Delta Kap- pa; MAC; Wartburg Choir . . . JOYCE REDMAN— £ e- mentary Education — KWAR; LSA; Phebes; Kappa Delta Kappa . . . ELDEN A. REI- SETTER — Music — Band, V-pres. ; Castle Singers; Kappa Delta Kappa; LSA; MAC. ARTHUR F. ROEPKE — Sociology — Band ; Mission Fellowship ; Ushers Club; Wartburg Players; Tennis . . . LEONARD RUDOLPH— English— Chi Rho . . . WES- LEY SACKMANN — Wisiory — Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Ver- ein; LSA; W Club; Dorm Council, Treas. 46 Toward the Ministry ROBERT J. SCHAFF— History — Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein: Science Club: Ushers Club; Dorm Council, V-pres. . . . JACK SCHEM- MEL — Business Administra- tion — Castle Singers, Treas. ; Kappa Delta Kappa, Treas.; MAC, V-pres.; Track; Trum- pet .. . HENRY SCHMIDT— Greek-German — Chi Rho; Hans Sachs Verein; Wart- burg Players. HARLEY SCHMITT — German — Chi Rho; Castle Singers, V.-pres. ; Dorm Council, Pres LEONARD 0. SEEGERS — Sociology — Fortress . . . JAMES L. SEX- — English — Band, Chi Rho: Wartburg Choir, Solo- ist; Wartburg Players; Castle Tales: Fortress; Trumpet, News Ed. THOMAS CARL SMRCKA — Biology — Beta Beta Beta; Camera Club; Chi Rho; Kappa Delta Kappa: Science Club; Fortress: Wrestling: . . . Dorm Council . . . ROBERT L. SNYDER— English — Alpha Phi Gamma, V-pres. ; Alpha Psi Omega, Pres.; Kappa Delta Kappa; KWAR, Station Mgr.: LSA: MAC; Wartburg Players, Pres. ; Castle Tales, Prose Ed.: Trumpet, Sports Ed.: Homecoming Comm. . . . DARRELL SOWERS — Physical Education — Kappa Delta Kappa, Pres.: ' W Club, Sec; Baseball: Foot- ball. HENRY STOLZ— Gree f- Biotogy — Beta Beta Beta; Chi Rho; Senior Class, Treas.... HAROLD TEGTMEIER — History — Chi Rho: Hans Sachs Verein : LSA ; Mission Fellowship . . . WILLIAM TUCKER — Business Admin- istration — Kappa Delta Kappa; Science Club; World Affairs Forum. 107 Remembered for ' Sentinel of Saginaw ' ELIZABETH VON FISCHER — Voice — Band; Hans Sachs Verein; MAC: Pi Sig; Ushers Club; Wart- burg Players ; Fortress Queen; Homecoming Comm.; Homecoming Queen; Sports Queen . . . DONALD WAN- DERSEE — Biology — Beta Beta Beta; Chi Rho; Pep Club, Treas. ; World Affairs Forum . . . HILLARD J. WEISS — Sociology — Castle Singers, Tour Mgr.; Chi Rho; MAC; Ushers Club; Tennis; Homecoming Comm. NORMAN G. WENTE— English — Castle Singers ; Chi Rho; LSA; MAC; Mission Fellowship ; Senior Class, Pres. ; Student Senate ; Stud. Act. Comm., Chm.; Artist Series Comm. ; Who ' s Who . . . CARL S. WENZLER— Business — KWAR ; Trumpet. VERNON C. WIEBKE— Sociology — Castle Singers; Chi Rho...NEAL K. WINKLER — Elementary Education — Band : Chi Rho ; Kappa Delta Kappa; KWAR; MAC; Science Club; For- tress, Senior Ed. ; Trumpet, Ad. Mgr.; Tennis: Swing Show. VIRGINIA WISHEK — Music ( Voice) — Alpha Psi Omega, V-pres. ; Castle Singers: Kappa Delta Kappa; KWAR; LSA; MAC; Pep Club ; Pi Sig; Wartburg Choir ; Wartburg Players, Sec; Judicial Board . . . DONALD E. ZELLE— Soci- ology — Castle Singers, Treas. ; Chi Rho, V-pres.; Senior Class, V-pres. Seniors capering at the Junior - Senior Banquet last spring were Al Dieter, Rudy Kolberg, Con Guetz- laff, and Jim Sexier, who starred in the role of Siegfried. BERNIE HILMER (stand- ing) — Working toward a music major in education, Bernie sang in Wartburg Choir four years and directed Knights Chorale. An attractive attendant in the 1952 Homecoming Queen ' s court, she also displayed talent in dramatics and held a Senate office. MARYLINN McBRIDE (seated) — A popular campus accompanist, Marylinn c o m - pleted a four-year parish worker course. She also acted as chair- man of the Women ' s Coordinat- ing Board, Senior Class secre- tary, and served on the Faculty- Student Activities Committee. JOHN KELLEY (left)— A pre-the with a biology major, John was big man on campus for 1952-53. Besides holding the student body presidency, congenial John also served as Senate treasurer and chairman of the Student-Faculty Council during his career in campus politics. BUD BUCHHEIM (right) — A junior transfer from Augustana, Bud filled in as Kelley ' s right-hand man in stu- dent government work. He also gave time as junior class vice- president and 1952 student body project chairman, captaining a Negro scholarship drive. DAVE GESKE (left) — Headed for grad work in re- search chemistry, Dave served in student government while copping top scholastic honors. Class president as a junior, he was Science Club vice-prexy his senior year and a valuable lab assistant in the chem depart- ment. NORM WENTE (right) — Leading the graduating class of 1953 from the president ' s chair. Norm also spent a year as leg-man on the Artist Series committee. A junior- year transfer from ISTC, he fin- ished the arts-seminary course and showed talent at the organ. Elected to Who ' s Who BILL ADIX (left) — A pre-med majoring in biology, Big Bill established himself as the most impressive eager in Wartburg basketball history. Besides rewriting school and conference record books, the 6 ' 5 pivot-man held a Tri-Beta office as a senior. JACK BOSTRACK (right)— A three- year varsity guard. Jack was a colorful crowd pleaser with his dazzling floor-play and swishing set-shots. A future biology teacher, he guided the lettermen ' s club his senior year and was vice- president of Tri-Beta. RUDY KOLBERG (left)— Editing the 1953 FORTRESS and acting as president of Alpha Phi Gamma, Rudy poured most of his energy into campus journalism. He ' s a future pastor with an English major and served the Trumpet as sports editor and feature writer. CHUCK LUTZ (right) —Editor-in-chief of the 1952-53 Trumpet, Chuck weathered the trials and thrills of producing a campus newspaper. Aiming to enter the field of church journalism, More Piccolo Chuck showed talent in music groups, including Wartburg Choir, Concert Band, and the newly-organized orchestra. Juniors Looking Forward Proving themselves active campus leaders, the Junior Class paved the way toward an active college year. With ex- perience in varied types of activities, next year ' s seniors prepared to take over the graduation reins and drive on to new goals. Receiving first on their Homecom- ing float for the second successive year, the juniors showed their handicraft and cre- ativeness. First prize in Kastle Kapers also went to the third-year students in an- other display of their versatility. Among this year ' s Junior Class activities Vv as the annual all-school Christmas party with the traditional Christmas reading by Dr. G. J. Neumann and a visit by Darrell Santa Claus Alfson. President of the class was Jerry Ristau, assisted by Ken Vetter, vice-presi- dent; Gretchen Krieger, secretary; and Charles Wittenberg, treasurer. Serving as Student Senators were Barry Bomhoff, Ronald Matthias, and Lila Antholz. Ad- visers were Mr. Ernest Hagen and Mrs. Florence Hertlein. Junior Class officers stop for a picture. From left to right are Jerry Ristau, president ; Ken Vetter, vice-president ; Gretchen Krieger, secretary ; qp,d Chic Wittenh , t easur - ' ' , Jf r C MEMORIAM .j ' A tragic accident in the Cedar River last May 4, 1952, claimed the life of Dietrich Dorn, Filley, Nebraska, mem- ber of the class of 1954. Participating in Chi Rho and the Wartburg Band, Dietrich was a pre-theological student. 110 Active in Century Homecoming Robert Dirks Arlington Pink Edward Fiselier Melilta Franzen Donald Fredine George Freidinger Theodore Fritschel jodore Heineckcn LoweU Heiaken Roger Hennings Robert Hiiwsel Roger Huebner Fred Hueners Donald Johnson 111 101 Knights ' May 15 Paul Kn« h ( i knitt IJno Kodres m ( hrislian Lorenzen DuWayne Luntle Kirhaiil !;u Flride Bonita Mager Ronald Matthias Benny Mirtz Gordon Kopitzke David Koi tenhof {;iet{l en Urii-j{ei- Donald Kumpi William Mo« Lyle Niem ver James Ohirogsre Duane Peterson Ra ' Tnond Reasland Janet Reinhardt Derald Rice Kenneth Risw Gerald Ristau Marvin Rothfusz Robert Rubenow Marie Schiffler Richard Sthroe ier James Sorenson Elmer Sprecher Erwin Strang Arlene Suko Kenneth Vetter Millard W aUen Leon W ebrand Charles Wittenbersr Frederick Wi 112 Two- Year Graduates Iva Lee Aden Business Maurean Amman Education Patty Baker Business Marilyn Bentz Education Dorothy Boeckenheuer Education Joan Breitbarth Relig ion Doris Breyfogle Education Catherine Brinkman Business Jean Budde Education Louise Drache Business Phyllis Fink Education Pat Graessle Business Evonne Hartmann Education Loraine Hillmann Education Beatrice Kolberg Business Loretta Lillich Education Mardell May Education Doris Minert Education Georgia Nicolaus Education Neva Sauer Education Viva Schroedermeier Education Sally Weber iReligion Gertrude Weidler Education Irene Werner Education 113 Discussing coming events are the Sophomore Class officers. Ken Truckenbrod, treasurer; Vic Pinke, vice-president; Mary Lou Pollock, secretary ; and Boh Adix, president. Sophs Nemesis of Newcomers Initiation in traditional style greeted the new underclassmen as they arrived to begin their college days here. With a regal hand of authority, the 150 sophs enforced the menial details of the assimilation process. A squared beanie topped each humbled squire as he dutifully obeyed the whims and wishes of upperclassmen. Out- fly under dictatorial soph leadership dem- onstrated the exuberant spirit of the frosh as they emerged full-fledged Knights. Lines of demarcation and inferiority were then erased as all joined in loyalty to make the school year a success. Outstanding were the individual contributions of the class members. For some, athletics were important as they gave much toward another successful in- tercollegiate and intramural sports sea- son; others left their mark by faithful work on campus publications, in music groups, or in dramatic productions ; and still others gave talent and service in the numerous organizations. Many of the sophomores culminate their college education, as they leave to ac- cept responsible positions in schools, churches, and communities as teachers, parish workers, and secretaries. For the rest, it stands as a halfway mark in prog- ress to greater service. Bob Adix, president; Vic Pinke, vice-president; Mary Lou Pollock, secre- tary; and Ken Truckenbrod, treasurer, helped in guiding class activities, which in- cluded a Homecoming parade float and an all-school spring party. Student Senators were Chuck Bose, Norm Melchert, and Ruth Fritschel. 114 Supervising Curb Project Dorthv A er Dai rell Alfson Gerald Alien Bill AUmiuin Alvin BaWmann Leo l} M;k Donald Hetkman illiam Beluen Stank ' .v Bender Myra Ik-igstraesser Don Boelter Meilyn Borcherdifls Eusene {{oschee Charles B«se (k rald Brown Wifbcrt DriHrktraii Marlyn Kllcrmeier Walter Ensfelhrecht Jack Eske Richard Fa« ill Norbert Gauei ' ke Uelniuth GilovT Janice Goenian Oliver (ioidanuncr Frederick Gnnnerman Kangaroo Kort Hilarious Deane Hutchison Baibiua Kiehs Jaiiu;s Lvnch ■■■■■LJIIIII JSBRHI Jui aeri Haver John Heine Lois I mm Daane Jasehen ' lian y Kline Merw.vn Knake iillL lriiii iiiillBWIt Dorothy Krieser Maraaret Krapf Marvin Lapp Janu ' s Lit ' sL ' iu;r Carole Malmin Duane Manson Ouen Jensen John Heinzerlins Norman Herman Mavis Johnson John Kuper hihvin Ijuuint-i Lvie Litzei sponsor Spring Party lluh cll Itudoll ' DeloitN S;u kni;mii JacqueHtie Sale [{euhcn Sthnaidt .Feanctle S( lino  i- Miirind Srhulz Joan Schwefel Norman Siflferath Dean Sommei Thomas Stephenson Caioljiin SCumme Kenneth Ti uckenbi oil Martlia Vogel Carl Volkmann Paul Vollmar Fredrick Voss Henry Waltmann Donald Weidler Thomas Wipperturth rennic Wuelibens )i al ' aeuer l,a (miia Zadiaiias .Vlton Zenker Fhilip ZimnuM iiian Second Semester Newcomers Studenls entering or returning to Warthurg at the be- ginning of the second semester were (front row J Violet Plueger, Jennie Pfeifer, Frances Overturf, (back row) Gene Broders, Gustav Riggert, Floyd Jensen, and Jim Woodrow. 118 Freshman class officers Jackie Reents, secretary; Chuck Johannsen, vice-president; Bob Vogel, president; and Stan Kittleson, treasurer, meet informally. One Year at Wartburg Surprisingly, a year has passed, and the once baffled freshmen have approached the high realms of sophomorehood. Prob- ably none will forget that wonderful but frightening first year and its many events. Besides sore muscles and wounded feelings, the 260 feet of curbing and gutter to the west of Luther Hall was a result of upper-class domination. Sore muscles and wounded feelings, however, soon passed away as freshmen experienced their first Wartburg Home- coming, The class copped third prize in the parade, and Prexy Bob Vogel clowned before the student body as emcee for Kastle Kapers. Frosh Wendy Liemohn was honored by being named as Athlete-of-the-Month for October. An all-school variety night was sponsored by the class in February. From a class abounding in beauty, the winter sports queen, Eleanor Stender, and both of her attendants, Lois Mueller and Delores Gayer, were chosen. Taking the helm for the first se- mester were Bob Vogel, president; Bill Wiederanders, vice-president ; Jacqueline Reents, secretary; and Dick Lehmann, treasurer. Second semester vice-president was Chuck Johannsen, while Stan Kittle- son acted as treasurer. Edie Baderschneider, Joe Toyosi, and Vitolds Vitols represented the class on the Student Senate for the first semester, and Harris Sonnenberg, Laverne Johnson, and Mary Keller were second semester Senators. Miss Erna Moehl served as adviser. 229 at the Start Ro.senian Hailh Madeleine Uaudot Wayne BauiiiRartner l.an v Becklcv Kicluud Beckman Carol liellinu E elyn Bel Mailfiie Boie Betlic BomhoJi Hnroid BomhnlT David Boichardt vontie B(n hui dt Detloies Bose AlheHa Brandt Initiation Wartburg Style High in Scholarship IJtidv fiisclntanii Miiureen Ja(i)l!n(ni Thuiley Janssen ( harles Johannsen Laverne Johnson R«l eita Kalm Ai vella Kanime. Doiina Leirier Richard Lehmanii Gerald Lenguadoio Wendell Lietnohn Ronald LimburR Raymond Lubben John Lubinus 122 Carnival Royalty .Iame i McNamee .lini Merrti- Jolin iMcjer Wav lie Meyer Glenn Miller Mary Miller Kenneth Moeller anda Montgomery Denist; 3i M riil r.etly Mueller Lois Mueller arol ...miiiirK Gertrude Oheruieyei -lurley Oetken [jueliiie Reents Ervin Rkns( he Arlene koiol! Marvin Roloff U ii nc Sandei i . i Viola .S iiu i im i Variety Night Their Effort M;irli s Sohroeder Rolwrt Sthroeder Eileen Schuchmann -Unu -heidou Joseph Siplon HairiN Soniienhei}{ hil 1{ Soiiiu- Jariit e Sorensori Anna Stanton Kenneth Staick Ltti en Stetker Bonnie Steig er Elvira Steinley l ' ]leanor Stende Georse Vaiuler Schaaf Ivan Vieffut Vitolds Vitols Daniel Voecks Rolwit Voerel Marlene von Fisclier Eugene Walthi William Waltmann Wayne Webber Twila Wendt | Gerald Westerbuhr William Wiederandeis Wayne Wiesrman Donna Wiese 124 Working on Curb Project i;id  r Wiiidhorn ' Roeer iitnic Stanlt ' s Paul WitU ' nhere Hftty WiStcnwyier Jt ' it Walt Donald WoiKik;. Audrey Zuch i .syhesl ' !- .i -har!h Nruroa .lenier Above — Student body president John Kelley in- troduces activity presidents to wide-eyed fresh- men at an orientation session. Below — Back muscles strain and a new length of curbing is laid, thanks to freshman volunteers. Above — Cold, girls? But, oh, so freshening! Is there a better way to wake yourself up on Outfly morning? Below — Tired, aching feet result from the traditional fall Outfly snake dance. 125 126 From Friend to Friend There is a close kinship between Warlburg College and the Wart- burg Press. Both are official institutions of the same parent body, the American Lutheran Church. The students of Wartburg College are regarded as good friends of the Wartburg Press family- There are alumni of the school who have working headquarters at 57 E. Main Street. It is with a great deal of pleasure that the Wartburg Press takes this opportunity to extend greetings and congratulations to the Wart- burg College students who at the close of this school year will b e passing important milestones in their careers. Just as Wartburg College is making plans for growth and greater service in the future, so the Wartburg Press is planning the growth and progression which is an essential feature in any living organization. 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Aden, Iva Lee, Havelock, Iowa, 89, 92, 94, 113 Adix, Robert, Manchester, Iowa, 48, 49, 54, 60, 96, 114, 115 Adix, Ruth, Waterloo, Iowa, 61, 115 Adix, William, Manchester, Iowa, 48, 50, 56, 82, 96, 101 Ager, Dorthy, Manchester, Iowa, 76, 83, 89, 115 Ager, Theodore, Manchester, Iowa, 62, 88, 95, 111 Ahrens, Mary, Cresco, Iowa Alfson, Darrell, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 38, 39, 66, 67, 68, 70 79 90 115 Allen, Douglas, Milbank, S. D., 29, 38, 62, 71, 72, 84, 101 Allen, Gerald, Superior, Wis., 115 Allenstein, Ray, Manchester, Iowa, 46, 56, 93, 96, 101 Altmann, Bill, Marshfield, Wis., 64, 84, 115 Amman, Maurean, Bethune, Col., 62, 80, 113 Andrews, Martha, Greene, Iowa, 120 Antholz, Lila, Greeley, Col., 60, 86, 87, 89, 90, 111 Austerud, Miss Stella, 26, 80 Axel, Beverly, Muscatine, Iowa, 34, 38, 79, 120 Azbell, Mr. William, 23 B Baderschneider, Edith, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 60, 74, 93, 120 Baderschneider, Wera, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 36, 38, 80, 101 Baehmann, Paul, Thiensville, Wis., 74 Baetke, The Rev. A. E., 24, 33 Bahe, Anna Marie, Sauk Centre, Minn., 120 Bahlmann, Alvin, Plainfield, Iowa, 51, 115 Baker, Patty, Waterloo, Iowa, 61, 72, 113 Baldwin, Cecil, Hampton, Iowa, 46, 120 Bany, Patricia, Waverly, Iowa, 71, 88, 93, 120 Bany, Theodore, Waverly, Iowa Barrett, James, Mason City, Iowa, 89, 120 Bartels, Ellen, Bryant, Iowa, 39, 61, 92, 101 Barth, Rosemary, Greene, Iowa, 120 Bast, Irene, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 80, 92, 93, 115 Batker, Kenneth, Verona, Wis., 115 Baudot, Madeleine, Oconomowoc, Wis., 74, 88, 92, 120 Baumgartner, Wayne, Oelwein, Iowa, 76, 120 Beaver, Keith, Milwaukee, Wis., 54, 56, 96, 101 Beck, Lee, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 115 Becker, Pres. C. H., 16, 33 Becker, Dale, LeMars, Iowa, 68, 70, 72, 101 Becker, Sigrid, Oak Lawn, 111., 67, 68, 71, 72, 88, 93, 111 Beckley, Larry, Hospers, Iowa, 46, 51, 120 Beckman, Donald, Long Prairie, Minn., 35, 61, 74, 84, 115 Beckman, Paul, West Burlington, Iowa Beckman, Richard, West Burlington, Iowa, 120 Beener, LaVeme, Waterloo, Iowa, 46, 54, 96, 111 Behrens, Marvin, Sibley, Iowa Behrens, Walter, Marietta, Minn., 87, 101 Behrens, Willia m, George, Iowa, 84, 89, 115 Belanger, Roland, Oshkosh, Wis. Belling, Carol, Appleton, Wis., 120 Belz, Evelyn, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 80, 88, 120 Bender, Stanley, Eureka, S. D., 61, 62, 83, 90, 115 Bentz, Marilyn, Beulah N. D., 80, 88, 92, 113 Benz, Frank, Dunn Center, N. D., 29, 38, 87, 90, 91, 94, 111 Berg, Lois, Waverly, Iowa, 71, 76, 80, 92, 120 Bergstraesser, Myra, Smithfield, Neb., 61, 71, 72, 86, 88, 115 Biedermann, Eric, Mason City, Iowa, 38, 61, 79, 84, 111 Biel, Mary, Ortonville, Minn., 76, 86, 95, 120 Bierwagen, Doris, Elgin, N. D., 61, 68, 88, 92, 120 Bigalk, Vernon, Cresco, Iowa, 120 Bititis, Astrida, Waverly, Iowa, 68, 93, 95, 120 Bjorgan, Mr. George R., 24, 90 Blaisdell, Beverly, Minneapolis, Minn., 42, 67, 86, 87, 89 90 97 115 Blaske ' Rodney, Oshkosh, Wis., 66, 79, 87, 88, C4, 97, 115 Blobaum, Everett, Coatsburg, 111., 46, 52, 111 Bluhm, Helen, Royal, 111., 74, 92, 101 Blumreich, Doris, Janesville, Wis., 68, 72, 83, 88, 92, 120 Boeckenheuer, Dorothy, Hawkeye, Iowa, 42, 61, 80, 92, 113 Boekelman, Lavonne, Titonka, Iowa, 120 Boelter, Don, Lamberton, Minn., 115 Boie, Marlene, New Richland, Minn., 79, 94, 120 Bomhoff, Barry, Humboldt, S. D., 46, 48, 49, 50, 53, 60, 96, 111 Bomhoff, Bettie, Humboldt, S. D., 22, 92, 93, 94, 97, 120 Bomhoff, Harold, Aberdeen, S. D., 84, 88, 120 Borchardt, David, Edgar, Wis., 79, 120 Borchardt, Yvonne, Edgar, Wis., 120 Borcherding, Merlyn, Platteville, Wis., 76, 115 Borgardt, Henry, Calgary, Alta., Can., 84, 87, 91, 111 Boschee, Eugene, Wishek, N. D., 84, 91, 115 Bose, Charles, Cordell, Okla., 47, 46, 51, 54 57, 60, 96, 115 Bose, Dolores, Bessie, Okla., 93, 120 Bose, Wendell, Cordell, Okla., 34, 82, 83, 111 Bostrack, Jack, Stoughton, Wis., 48, 50, 82, 96, 101 Boy ce, Fred, Waverly, Iowa, 64, 67, 84, 90, 91, 101 Bracklein, David, Mason City, Iowa, 56, 84, 87, 90, 91, 111 Brandt, Alberta, Denver, Iowa, 72, 86, 120 Brandt, Arnold, Waverly, Iowa, 52, 120 Brandt, Donald, Wausau, Wis., 84, 120 Bi-andt, Thorton, Denver, Iowa Breitbarth, Joan, Akron, Iowa, 25, 38, 74, 86, 87, 89, 113 Breyfogle, Doris, Holstein, Iowa, 80, 87, 89. 93, 113 Brinkman, Catherine, Clarksville, Iowa, 74, 92, 93, 113 Brockhoff, Carolyn, Fairview, Kan., 79, 120 Brockmeyer, Dale, Burlington, Col., Ill Broders, Gene, Malcom, Iowa, 118 Brown, Duane, Scranton, N. D., 88, 120 Brown, Gerald, Morris, Minn., 87, 89, 115 Brownson, Larry, Waverly, Iowa, 83 Bruns, Adeline, Britt, Iowa, 79, 92. 120 Buchheim, Dui-wood, Humboldt, S. D., 56, 60, 102 Buchholz, Richard, Table Rock, Neb., 84, 91, 111 Bucka, The Rev. M. A., 24 Budde, Jean, Madison, S. D., 61, 64, 80, 89, 92, 93, 113 Buenger, Donald, Tripoli, Iowa, 76, 82, 111 Buenting, Howard, Cedarburg, Wis., 46, 54, 115 Buenting, Marilyn, Cedarburg, Wis., 42, 68, 71, 79, 89, 92, 94, 120 Buettemeier, Carl, Benson, 111., 84, 120 Buhs, Ervin, Gibson City, 111., 115 Buldhaupt, LaVem, Rockwell, Iowa, 115 Bundgaard, Mr. Axel, 22, 46, 49, 56, 93 Bunger, Mrs. Ed., 28 Burger, Allen, DeWitt, Neb., 35, 115 Burmahl, Blayne, Monmouth, Iowa, 120 Burrack, Barbara, Arlington, Iowa, 34, 89, 92, 95, 97, 120 Busch, Emmett, Maquoketa, Iowa, 84, 94, 111 Busching, Mr. Ben, 28 Busching, Mrs. Ben, 28 Buttke, Roger, Wheatland, N. D., 102 131 c Carlson, Paul, Morris, Minn., 38, 74, 102 Carter, William, Duluth, Minn., 120 Channer, Barbara, Bassett, Iowa, 68, 74, 80, 89, 92, 95, 120 Chapman, Frances, Waverly, Iowa, 120 Chellevold, Dr. John 0., 23, 83 Chezik, John, Waverly, Iowa Clark, Ruth, Peoria, 111., 34, 38, 120 Coonradt, Dale, Waverly, Iowa, 48, 50 Cords, Shirley, Sioux Falls, S. D., 64, 68, 94, 120 Curtis, Charley, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 121 Curtis, Sidney, Waverly, Iowa, 35, 64, 76, 82, 83, 111 D Dahlke, Betty, Murdo, S. D., 87, 115 Damm, Janet, Oelwein, Iowa, 64, 71, 72, 92, 121 Danneman, Eunice, Fulda, Minn., 79, 121 Danneman, Elaine, Fulda, Minn., 79, 121 Darnauer, David, Jesup, Iowa, 46, 51, 88, 121 Darnauer, Paul, Jesup, Iowa, 62, 64, 72, 94, 111 Darrow, Harold, Reedsburg, Wis., 74, 121 Davis, Ben, San Francisco, Cal., 90, 102 Davison, Joseph, Britt, Iowa, 35, 121 Dehn, Dolores, Berlin, Wis., 71, 72, 111 Deines, Edwin, Loveland, Col., 74, 115 Deines, John, Greene, Iowa, 48, 53, 115 DeWeerth, Allen, Peoria, 111., 23, 83, 111 Dexter, John, Oilman, 111., Ill DeYoung-, Robert, Los Angeles, Cal., 54, 121 Dieck, Evan, Caroline, Wis., 79, 84, 89, 121 Diercks, Daniel, Waverly, Iowa Diers, Anna, Titonka, Iowa, 39, 67, 68, 80, 89, 102 Diers, Arthur, Titonka, Iowa, 84, 89, 90, 115 Diers, Gerhard, Sumner, Iowa, 74, 121 Diers, Herman, Thomasboro, 111., 35, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 102 Dieter, Allan, Oelwein, Iowa, 38, 60, 62, 72, 102 Dieter, Elaine, Oelwein, Iowa, 61, 72, 121 Dieter, Lowell, Oelwein, Iowa, 23, 67, 71, 76, 111 Dirks, Elaine, LaCrosse, Kan., 88, 121 Dirks, Robert, Athol, Kan., 52, 111 Dockter, Lorraine, McLaughlin, S. D., 38, 71, 76, 79, 86 87 89 121 Dockter, Theodore, Ashley, N. D., 34, 71, 79, 84, 91, 115 Downing, Barbara, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 121 Drache, Louise, Meriden, Minn., 32, 62, 87, 89, 92, 94, 113 Drecktrah, Wilbert, Berlin, Wis., 35, 46, 52, 67, 71, 76, 115 Dreier, Marilyn, Clarksville, Iowa, 80, 82, 83, 102 Duffus, Mary, Brooklyn, Iowa, 61, 79, 92, 121 E Edell, Anna Marie, Smith Center, Kan., 68, 92, 121 Ehm, Dennis, Phillipsburg, Kan., 84, 88, 121 Eiben, Mr. Carl, 22, 82 Eiben, Mrs. Carl, 27 Ekstrand, Donna, St. Paul, Minn., 87, 89, 92, 121 EUermeier, Marlyn, Glenvil, Neb., 83, 115 Engbrecht, Inez, Golden Valley, N. D., 79, 121 Engelbrecht, Mr. H. C, 17, 34, 48, 50 Engelbrecht, Richard, Waverly, Iowa, 80, 83, 102 Engelbrecht, Walter, Mendota, 111., 83, 115 Eschenbaum, Jo Dean, Miller, S. D., 121 Eske, Jack, Mansfield, S. D., 89, 115 F Fawcett, Richard, Beloit, Wis., 57, 115 Feistner, Harry, Ramona, S. D., 84, 87, 89, 102 Fichtel, Tom, Alta Vista, Iowa, 102 Fielding, Robert, Methuen, Mass., 121 Fink, Arlington, Armour, S. D., 23, 29, 32, 57, 80, 83, 111 Fink, Phyllis, Fairbank, Iowa, 80, 92, 113 Fintel, Mr. Norman, 18, 50, 65 Fischer, Ed, Oelwein, Iowa, 111 Fischer, Mrs. Martha, 28 Flickinger, Frank, Muscatine, Iowa, 34, 102 Floy, Charles, Thornton, Iowa, 74, 121 Flugga, Miss Eldora, 18 Franzen, Melitta, Gothenburg, Neb., Ill Fredine, Donald, St. Paul, Minn., 82, 84, 87, 111 Freidinger, George, Peoria, 111., Ill Frerichs, Stanley, LeMars, Iowa, 121 Frey, Harold, Wavei ' ly, Iowa Fritschel, Ruth, Palmer, Iowa, 60, 61, 72, 88, 90, 115 Fritschel, Ted, Denver, Col., 46, 47, 48, 53, 66, 96, 111 Fi-uehling, Mr. W. G., 26, 46 Fruehling, Mrs. W. G., 27 Fuchs, Margaret, Tripoli, Iowa, 72, 103 Funk, Merle, Finley Park, 111., 121 G Gabriel, Willard, Wells, Minn., 34, 115 Gauerke, Eugene, Oshkosh, Wis., 79, 84, 88, 89 103 Gauerke, Norbert, Marion, Wis., 53, 115 Gaughran, Kermit, Austin, Minn., 121 Gayer, Delores, Rock Valley, Iowa, 89, 92, 93, 96, 97, 121 Gebers, Rosalee, Auburn, Neb., 37, 74, 88, 121 Gerlt, Joseph, Avoca, Iowa, 83, 95, 121 Geske, David, Melvin, Iowa, 23, 32, 83, 89, 103 Getz, Donald, Swanville, Minn., 61, 111 Gilow, Helmuth, Cedarburg, Wis., 83, 115 Glaser, The Rev. Robert, 20 Goeman, Janice, Madison, S. D., 115 Goettler, Oswald, Bellevue, Iowa, 103 Goldammer, Oliver, Dimock, S. D., 115 Gomer, August, Brooten, Minn., 54, 57, 83, 103 Gonnerman, Frederick, Dixon, 111., 32, 34, 62, 64, 65, 68, 70, 87, 88, 115 Graessle, Patricia, Webster City, Iowa, 32, 61, 76, 96, 113 Graf, Robert, Waterloo, Iowa, 121 Grantier, Ema, Dickinson, N. D., 64, 79, 92, 121 Grendahl, Robert, Pine Island, Minn., 52, 76, 121 Gronstal, Harold, Treynor, Iowa, 67, 79, 94, 111 Grosenick, Conrad, Richland Center, Wis., 84, 116 Gross, Marjorie, LaMoille, 111., 80, 103 Grosz, Loretta, Turtle Lake, N. D., 87, 88, 94, 121 Grube, Mrs. Henry, 28 Grube, Orin, Waverly, Iowa, 72, 82, 83, 103 Grube, Rudolph, Glenville, Minn., 46, 96, 121 Guetzlaff, Conrad, Tama, Iowa, 38, 61, 72, 84, 103 H Haase, Martin, Leola, S. D., 57, 79, 84, 103 Habbinga, Margaret, George, Iowa Haefner, Dr. A. E., 21 Haefner, Mrs. A. E., 21 Haefner, Miss Helene, 26 Hagelberg, Lyle, Dundee, Iowa, 121 Hagemann, Donald, Waverly, Iowa, 72 Hagen, Mr. Ernest, 25, 76 Halweg, Elaine, LeMars, Iowa, 34, 88, 92, 97, 121 Hamilton, Marilyn, Waverly, Iowa, 121 Hamilton, Olga, Tuscaloosa, Ala., 68, 79, 111 Hanselmann, Naomi, Marietta, Minn. Hanselmann, Paul, Superior, Neb., 74, 75 Hanusa, George, Reedsburg, Wis., 32, 38, 40, 62, 64, 65, 67, 79, 94, 111 Harms, Carol, Allison, Iowa, 61, 74, 83, 89, 91, 92, 93, 121 Harms, Marilyn, Benson, 111., 74, 111 Harms, Miss Mattie, 18 Hartmann, Betty, Ionia, Iowa, 76, 121 Hartmann, Bonnie, Ionia, Iowa, 76, 121 Hartmann, Evonne, Readlyn, Iowa, 113 Hartmann, Marvin, Delmont, S. D., 38, 84, 111 Hartwig, Karen, Olin, Iowa, 79, 80, 89, 92, 121 Haven, Joan, Waverly, Iowa, 72, 111 Haver, Jurgen, Omaha, Neb., 34, 35, 64, 79, 116 Hay, Donna, Waverly, Iowa, 64, 68, 71, 88, 95, 121 Heidtke, Ray, Fountain, Minn, 76, 121 Heiken, Janet, Anamosa, Iowa, 80, 89, 94, 122 Heilener, Lorraine, Emerson, 111., 61, 71, 72, 89, 92, 122 Heine, John, Waverly, Iowa, 51, 53, 96, 116 132 Heinecken, M. Theodore, Philadelphia, Pa., 41, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 111 Heinzerling, John, Charles City, Iowa, 76, 79, 95, 116 Heinzig, Harold, Burlington, Iowa, 122 Heisei-man, Roger, Manchester, Iowa, 122 Hemingson, Verjean, Waverly, Iowa, 122 Hemken, Lowell, Albert, Kan., 88, 111 Hendren, Gladyce, Dubuque, Iowa, 76 Hennings, Roger, St. Paul, Minn., 67, 84, 111 Herman, Norman, Wymore, Neb., 76, 79, 116 Hermanns, Frederick, Gaylord, Kan., 79, 122 Hertel, Dr. Elmer W., 22, 82, 96 Hertlein, Mrs. Florence, 24 Hestetune, Nancy, Richland Center, Wis., 64, 76, 92, 122 Heupel, Herold, Hebron, N. D., 103 Hillmann, Loraine, Cedarburg, Wis., 61, 76, 80, 89, 92 93 113 Hilmer, Bernice, Dysart, Iowa, 36, 60, 68, 70, 72, 79, 80, 103 Hiltner, The Rev. John, 20 Himsel, Robert, Jasper, Ind., Ill Hoeft, Robert, Wausau, Wis., 46, 116 Hoffman, Ronald, Kennewick, Wash., 68, 84, 103 Hoge, Lucille, Milwaukee, Wis., 71, 79, 89, 92, 93, 122 Hohensee, Lowell, Pocahontas, Iowa, 122 Holm, Robert, Denver, Iowa, 51, 122 Holm, Roger, Dubuque, Iowa, 83, 88, 122 Holt, Miss Theresa, 18, 26, 61 Horman, Lois, Metropolis, 111., 38, 86, 89, 92, 122 Hovdesven, Dr. E. A., 25, 74, 75 Huber, Chris, Eureka, S. D., 104 Huebner, Roger, Andover, Iowa, 26, 111 Hueners, Fred, McLaughlin, S. D., 67, 79, 90, 91, 111 Hullinger, Mrs. Theodore, 28 Hulme, Dr. William E., 18, 20, 90 Hummel, Jimmy, Gushing, Iowa, 92, 116 Hutchison, Deane, Waterloo, Iowa, 72, 116 Hutton, Delvin, Lemon Grove, Cal., 76, 122 I Imm, Lois, Toluca, 111., 74, 80, 92, 93, 116 Inselmann, Rudolph, Twin Lakes, Minn., 76, 122 J Jacob, Miss Anna Elsa, 21, 91 Jacobson, Maureen, Waverly, Iowa, 88, 122 Janssen, Thurley, Fulda, Minn., 72, 122 Jaschen, Duane, Waverly, Iowa, 51, 116 Jensen, Floyd, Bird City, Kan., 118 Jensen, Owen, Fontanelle, Iowa, 76, 83, 91, 116 Johannsen, Charles, Sterling, 111., 51, 119, 122 Johansen. Mr. Norman, 22, 46, 61 Johnson, Donald, Emden, 111., 52, 111 Johnson, LaVerne, Morrison, 111., 61, 122 Johnson, Mavis, Pocahontas, Iowa, 63, 72, 116 Jones, Helen, Hampton, Iowa, 71, 94, 104 Jungck, Maurice, Rushville, Neb., 104 K Kalm, Roberta, Oelwein, Iowa, 76, 89, 122 Kammeyer, Arvella, Tripoli, Iowa, 74, 122 Kane, Shirley, Omaha, Neb., 122 Kasemeier, Donna, Sumner, Iowa, 87, 122 Keehn, Douglas, Cedarburg, Wis., 116 Kehlbeck, Nadine, McDonald, Kan., 74, 89, 92, 122 Keister, Robert, Mason City, Iowa, 46, 57, 116 Keller, Mary, Jamestown, N. D., 72, 88, 122 Kelley, John, Davenport, Iowa, 32, 37, 60, 82, 104, 125 Ketterling, Floyd, Napoleon, N. D., 62, 76, 83, 88, 94, 116 Kettner, Mavis, Springfield, Minn., 37, 88, 92, 96, 122 Kittleson, Edward, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 46, 53, 61, 96, 104 Kittleson, Stanley, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 46, 51, 119, 122 Kline, Barry, Waverly, Iowa, 51, 116 Knake, Merwyn, Strawberry Point, Iowa, 74, 116 Knecht, Paul, Hazen, N. D., 67, 84, 112 Knitt, Carl, Bear Creek, Wis., 32, 68, 70, 112 Knuth, Rita, Milwaukee, Wis., 38, 61, 74, 86, 88, 92, 116 Kodres, Uno, Wakefield, Mass., 64, 90, 93, 112 Koeneman, Alvin, Omro, Wis., 72, 116 Koenig. Duane, Beatrice, Neb., 68, 70, 76, 79 Kolberg, Beatrice, Edgar, Wis., 61, 62, 76, 92, 94, 113 Kolberg, Rudy, Edgar, Wis., 62, 64, 65, 104, 109 Kopitzke, Dale, Marion, Wis., 53, 122 Kopitzke, Gordon, Marion, Wis., 46, 96, 112 Kort, Gerald, Wausau, Wis., 116 Kortenhof, David, Appleton, Wis., 23, 112 Koschmeder, Donald, Readlyn, Iowa, 122 Kraemer, William, Guttenberg, Iowa, 84, 104 Krahn, Verlyn, Loyal, Wis., 122 Kramer, Lyle, Strawberry Point, Iowa, 104 Kramer, William, Strawberry Point, Iowa, 56, 116 Krause, Donna, Waverly, Iowa, 122 Krebs, Barbara, Waverly, Iowa, 116 Krieger, Dorothy, Mason City, Iowa, 64, 71, 74, 93, 116 Krieger, Gretchen, Mason City, Iowa, 29, 36, 61, 71, 72, 91, 93, 110, 112 Kropf, Margaret, Madison, Wis., 29, 68, 89, 92, 116 Krug, Ruth, Atkins, Iowa, 104 Kuethe, Wayne, Readlyn, Iowa, 48, 116 Kumpf, Donald, Ashkum, 111., 84, 112 Kuper, John, Independence, Iowa, 116 Kurtt, John, Denver, Iowa, 48, 50, 53, 104 Kurtz, Noi-man, Delmont, S. D., 104 Kurtz, Philip, Platteville, Wis., 104 L LaBahn, Mrs. Rose, 27, 61 Laehn, Carol, Shawano, Wis., 92, 122 Lahmann, Marian, Tripoli, Iowa, 76, 122 Landt, William, Luana, Iowa, 116 Lange, Allen, Waupun, Wis., 74, 76, 116 Langholz, Carolyn, Sumner, Iowa, 68, 93, 116 Langholz, Erwin, Ceylon, Minn., 88, 122 Langholz, Eunice, Thornton, Iowa, 67, 68, 71, 72, 80, 93, 105 Langrock, Miss Adeline, 22, 93 Lapp, Marvin, Eureka, S. D., 84, 89, 116 Larson, Mr. C. Robert, 25 Lau, Marlyn, Readlyn, Iowa, 122 Lauer, Kenneth, Hawkeye, Iowa, 36, 105 Leffler, Donna, Ault, Col., 62, 71, 72, 88, 92, 94, 122 Lehmann, Richard, New Richland, Minn., 74, 122 Lenguadoro, Gerald, Chicago, 111., 46, 51, 96, 122 Liemohn, Dr. Edwin, 3, 25 Liemohn, Wendell, Waverly, Iowa, 46, 47, 51, 96, 122 Liesener, James, Cedarburg, Wis., 38, 72, 116 Lillich, Loretta, Bird City, Kan., 80, 86, 88, 93, 94, 113 Limburg, Ronald, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 122 Lindner, Edwin, Waverly, Iowa, 40, 116 Litzer, Lyle, Wausau, Wis., 116 Lohn, Miss Perna, 26, 33 Lohnes, David, Peoria, 111., 116 Lorenzen, Christian, Clinton, Iowa, 84, 88, 112 Love, Dr. Katherine, 21 Lubben, Raymond, Carleton, Neb., 122 Lubinus, John, Pocahontas, Iowa, 122 Luebke, Lee, Oshkosh, Wis., 123 Lueder, Ilene, Fond du Lac, Wis., 12, 123 Luhring, Miss Viola, 27 Lunde, Du Wayne, Monona, Iowa, 76, 112 Lursen, Frederick, Kesley, Iowa Lutz, Charles, Fontanelle, Iowa, 34, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 105 Lutz, Fred, Fontanelle, Iowa, 52, 62, 95, 116 Lynch, James, Waverly, Iowa, 51, 56, 116 Lynne, Robert, Jamestown, N. D., 57, 84, 105 M MacBride, Richard, Los Angeles, Cal., 84, 112 Mager, Bonita, Redfield, S. D., 80, 88, 94, 112 Malmin, Carole, Chicago, 111., 79. 87, 89, 92, 116 Malpert, Kenneth, Deshler, Neb., 32, 105 Manson, Duane, Independence, Iowa, 74, 116 Maring, Joel, Watei ' loo, Iowa, 72, 123 Martin, Miss Elizabeth, 27 133 Martin, Mr. Ray, 21, 40, 84 Matherny, Doris, Waverly, Iowa, 90, 123 Matthias, Ronald, Denver, Iowa, 26, 60, 76, 90, 112 Mattke, James, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 123 May, Mardell, Kensett, Iowa, 81, 92, 93, 113 McBride, Marylinn, Omaha, Neb., 40, 61, 71, 72, 86, 89, 92, 100, 105 McCaskey, Wilbur, Toluca, 111., 123 McMullin, Francis, Mason City, Iowa, 123 McNamee, James, Waterloo, Iowa, 123 Mehmen, Henry, Charles City, Iowa Melchert, Norman, Waterloo, Iowa, 55, 60, 72, 84, 90, 116 Mercer, Jim, Waverly, Iowa, 51, 123 Meyer, John, Ossian, Iowa. 91, 123 Meyer, Wayne, Gaylord, Kan., 84, 123 Miller, Glenn, Rock Valley, Iowa, 123 Miller, Mary, Rock Valley, Iowa, 39, 89, 92, 93, 97, 123 Miller, Richard P., Cozad, Neb., 46, 116 Miller, Richard W., Jesnp, Iowa, 34, 53, 116 Miller, Russell, Melvin, Iowa, 51, 53, 116 Minert, Doris, Dumont, Iowa, 76, 113 Mirtz, Ben, Tulia, Texas, 67, 94, 112 Moehl, Miss Erna, 21, 90 Moeller, Joan, Dayton, Ohio, 117 Moeller, Kenneth, Fairbank, Iowa, 22, 123 Moeller, William, Rock Rapids, Iowa, 55, 67, 76, 80, 11.2 Mohlis, Paul, Cresco, Iowa, 117 Montgomery, Wanda, Welcome, Minn., 80, 88, 123 Morrill, Denise, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 93, 123 Mueller, Betty, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 88, 123 Mueller, Katherine, Madison, Wis., 72, 105 Mueller, Lois, New Auburn, Minn., 80, 92, 93, 96, 123 Mueller, Russell, Golden, 111., 46, 53, 57, 105 Mueller, Shirley, Waverly, Iowa, 27 Muench, Mr. Carl, 24 Muench, Mrs. Carl, 27 Mullen, John, Wavei ' ly, Iowa, 46, 53, 105 Mullen, Mrs. John, 27 N Nerenhausen, Chester, Oconto, Wis., 35, 38, 84, 91, 117 Neumann, Dr. G. J., 17, 21, 65 Nicolaus, Georgia, Jackson, Wis., 64, 74, 80, 88, 113 Niemeyer, Lyle, Waverly, Iowa, 29, 52, 112 Niemuth, Delmar, Caroline, Wis., 105 Nitardy, Otto, St. Ansgar, Iowa, 40, 79, 83, 105 Nolting, Warren, Waterloo, Iowa, 26 Nothdui-ft, Carol, Bird City, Kan., 74, 86, 87, 89, 123 Novak, Louis, Logan, Kan., 79, 84, 117 O Obermeyer, Gertrude, Carleton, Neb., 74, 89, 92, 123 Oetken, Shirley, Great Bend, Kan., 92, 123 Getting, Mr. C. H., 28 Getting, Mrs. C. H., 28 Getting, Esther, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 123 Ohlrogge, James, Marion, Wis., 32, 46, 84, 112 Olmstead, Theodore, Waverly, Iowa, 105 Olsen, Floyd, Loyal, Wis., 82, 84, 106 Olsen, Oral, Loyal, Wis., 74, 80, 92, 93, 117 Olson, Thomas, Strawberry Point, Iowa, 53, 106 Olson, Wendell, Denver, Iowa, 76, 123 Oltmans, Delmer, Beatrice, Neb., 89, 95, 117 Oltrogge, Daphine, Readlyn, Iowa, 123 Oltrogge, Llovd, Tripoli, Iowa, 76, 79, 117 Onken, Ardith, Marietta, Minn., 62, 92, 94, 123 Oppermann, Mr. Earnest, 18, 22 Osborne, Dorothy, Omaha, Neb., 123 Osterfund, David, Prairie du Sac, Wis., 48, 53 Ott, Sylvia, Preston, Minn., 76, 123 Ottersberg, Dr. Gerhard, 22, 24 Otto, LaVonne, Readlyn, Iowa, 68, 74, 75, 93, 94, 123 Overturf, Frances, Dumont, Iowa, 118 P Paape, Edward, Milwaukee, Wis., 54, 88, 90, 96, 117 Peters, Carl, Abrams, Wis., 106 Peters, Earl, Abrams, Wis., 89, 91, 123 Petersen, Carol, Albert, Kan., 88, 92 Peterson, Duane, Otisco, Minn., 32, 54, 84, 87, 88, 112 Peterson, Marlin, St. James, Minn., 57, 123 Peterson, Roy, Clintonville, Wis., 46, 106 Petri, Dr. Leo, 22, 82 Pfeifer, Jennie, McLaughlin, S. D., 118 Pfohl, Ruth, North Freedom, Wis., 32, 35, 68, 92, 93. 117 Philippi, Lois, Bruning, Neb., 72, 123 Phillips, Richard, Hampton, Iowa, 46, 80, 97, 106 Pichelmeyer, Mr. Charles, 28, 50 Pichelmeyer, Mrs. Charles 28 Pick, Cyril, Remsen, Iowa, 37, 46, 47, 57 Pieper, Frank, Loyal, Wis. Pilgrim, Paulus, Hector, Minn., 76, 84, 89, 123 Pilgrim, Walter, Spring Valley, Minn., 74, 76, 123 Pinke, Victor, Elkton, Minn., 32, 51, 61, 88, 114, 117 Plueger, Violet, Los Angeles, Gal., 118 Pollock, Mary, Akron, Iowa, 76, 86, 87, 88, 114, 117 Preusser, Miss Ruth, 25 Priebe, Miss Jeanette, 27, 65, 76 Puffett, Glenn, Dundee, Iowa, 106 Q Quandt, Mavis, Stewart, Minn., 79, 88, 92, 123 R Raatz, Leo, Hawkeye, Iowa, 123 Rachut, Herman, Burt, Iowa, 72, 106 Raney, Mr. Walter, 28 Reasland, Raymond, Sumner, Iowa, 26, 52, 53, 112 Redman, David, Waupun, Wis., 117 Redman, Joyce, Flandreau, S. D., 106 Reents, Jacqueline, Adams, Neb., 42, 79, 86, 119, 123 Reinhardt, Janet, Nauvoo, 111., 36, 71, 74, 80, 94, 96, 112 Reisetter, Elden, Allison, Iowa, 35, 71, 74, 76, 80, 106 Retzlaff, Ronald, Tigerton, Wis., 53, 76, 79, 89, 117 Reyelts, Paul, Rock Rapids, Iowa, 46, 52, 54, 62, 89, 90, 96, 117 Rice, Derald, Garrison, N. D., 32, 68, 70, 71, 72, 84, 112 Riensche, Ervin, Beatrice, Neb., 64, 67, 68, 72, 84, 123 Riggert, Gustav, Waverly, Iowa, 118 Ristau, Gerald, Appleton, Wis., 36, 55, 57, 60, 94, 110, 112 Riswold, Kenneth, Muscatine, Iowa, 26, 48, 49, 56, 96, 112 Roepke, Art, Oelwein, Iowa, 106 Roloff, Arlene, Waverly, Iowa, 123 Roloff, Marvin, Waverly, Iowa, 76, 83, 123 Rosenow, Billie, Marion, Wis., 46, 117 Rothfusz, Marvin, Ashley, N. D., 54, 95, 112 Rubenow, Robert, Waverly, Iowa, 48, 50, 53, 96, 112 Rudolf, Russell, Wishek, N. D., 74, 84, 117 Rudolph, Leonard, Jamestown, N. D., 106 S Sackmann, Delores, Eureka, S. D., 61, 72, 117 Sackmann, Wesley, Eureka, S. D., 57, 61, 79, 84, 106 Sale, Jacqueline, Waverly, Iowa, 117 Sander, Wayne, Postville, Iowa, 123 Sauer, Neva, New Richland, Minn., 79, 80, 89, 113 Schafer, Dolores, Franklin Grove, 111., 76, 79, 80, 88, 94, 123 Schaff, Robert, Bruning, Neb., 61, 84, 107 Schemmel, Jack, Rock Rapids, Iowa, 38, 54, 71, 74, 80, 89, 107 Schiermeyer, Viola, Superior, Neb., 61, 79, 123 Schilfler, Marie, Sheldon, Iowa, 67, 68, 72, 80, 112 Schiller, Mrs. Ben, 28 Schlueter, George, Fithian, 111., 124 Schlueter, Louise, Fithian, 111., 74, 124 Schmidt, Alvin, Tigerton, Wis. Schmidt, The Rev. Kari, 20 Schmidt, Harold, Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 74, 124 Schmidt, Henry, Jamestown, N. D., 56, 107 Schmidt, Mr. Warren, 25 Schmitt, Donald, Long Lake, S. D., 74, 83, 124 Schmitt, Harley, Long Lake, S. D., 61, 74, 84, 107 Schnaidt, Reuben, Beulah, N. D., 52, 67, 76, 79, 84, 87, 88, 91, 117 Schnoor, Jeanette, Davenport, Iowa, 61, 86, 89, 90, 94, 117 134 Schock, Delores, Kulm, N. D., 71, 89, 93, 124 Schroeder, Arma, Garnavillo, Iowa, 80, 89, 94, 124 Schroeder, Marliss, Woonsocket, S. D., 76, 79, 86, 124 Schroeder, P. James, Denver, Iowa, 124 Schroeder, Richard, Appleton, Wis., 112 Schroeder, Robert, Woonsocket, S. D., 79, 87, 89, 124 Schroedermeier, Viva, Waverly, Iowa, 113 Schuchmann, Eileen, Manchester, Iowa, 80, 88, 92, 97, 124 Schulz, Mildred, McLaughlin, S. D., 64, 67, 68, 71, 72, 80 89 92 93 117 Schulz, ' Walter, Buffalo Lake, Minn., 80, 83, 89, 95, 117 Schumacher, Marvin, Streeter, N. D. Schumacher, Ronald, Eureka, S. D., 32, 64, 66, 67, 68, 80 Schumann, Charles, Manning, Iowa, 46, 94 Schwefel, Joan, Milwaukee, Wis., 79, 86, 89, 92, 117 Seegers, Leonard, Grafton, Iowa, 107 Sexter, James, Owatonna, Minn., 64, 65, 72, 107 Sheldon, June, Waverly, Iowa, 124 Shepard, Leone, Waverly, Iowa Sifferath, Norman, Buffalo Lake, Minn., 95, 117 Siplon, Joseph, Charles City, Iowa, 79, 124 Smith, Donald, Clinton, Iowa, 57 Smrcka, Thomas, Streator, 111., 52, 61, 62, 80, 82, 95, 107 Snyder, Miss Hazel May, 24 Snyder, Robert, Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y., 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 80, 107 Soldwisch, Mrs. Elizabeth, 28 Sommer, Dean, Peoria, 111., 29, 91, 117 Sonius, Shirley, Britt, Iowa, 79, 92, 124 Sonnenberg, Harris, Titonka, Iowa, 60, 74, 75, 84, 124 Sorenson, James, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 61, 67, 97, 112 Sorenson, Janice, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 93, 124 Sowers, Darrell, Sumner, Iowa, 46, 53, 80, 96, 107 Sprecher, Elmer, Elgin, N. D., 112 Stanton, Anna, Lost Nation, Iowa, 80, 89, 124 Starck, Kenneth, Windsor, Col., 124 Stecker, Loren, Titonka, Iowa, 124 Steiger, Bonnie, La Mesa, Cal., 89, 97, 124 Steinbronn, Oscar, Waverly, Iowa, 46, 51, 56 Steinley, Elvira, Carson, N. D., 74, 86, 87, 89, 92, 93, 124 Stender, Eleanor, Dunkerton, Iowa, 37, 74, 75, 124 Stephenson, Thomas, Waverly, Iowa, 117 Stoffregen, Virtis, Westgate, Iowa, 124 Stolz, Henry, Bethune, Col., 82, 84, 100, 107 Streng, Erwin, Beatrice, Neb., 67, 68, 70, 76, 112 Stuart, Lynn, Bellevue, Iowa, 124 Stumme, Carolynn, Muscatine, Iowa, 88, 117 Suko, Arlene, New Leipzig, N. D., 112 Swensen, Dr. A. W., 23, 32, 42 Swinton, Roger, Charles City, Iowa, 124 T Tegtmeier, Harold, Waterloo, Iowa, 84, 107 Thiese, Mary, McGregor, Iowa, 74, 86, 124 tiede, Harvey, Lodi, Cal., 72, 124 Tillmanns, The Rev. Walter, 21, 85, 91 Toyosi, Joseph, Gbongan, Nigeria, 39, 60, 64, 83, 124 Truckenbrod, Kenneth, West Brooklyn, 111., 84, 91, 114, 117 Tucker, William, Waverly, Iowa, 80, 90, 107 U Ulrich, Alvin, Hector, Minn., 95, 124 V Vander Schaaf, George, Fulton, 111., 124 Vanderbilt, Mr. Kermit, 21, 30, 66 Venzke, Raymond, Marshfield, Wis., 117 Vetter, Kenneth, Garrison, N. D., 32, 71, 76, 110, 112 Viegut, Ivan, Edgar, Wis., 52, 124 Vitols, Vitolds, Mt. Vernon, N. Y., 60, 90, 124 Voecks, Daniel, Waverly, Iowa, 35, 67, 68, 124 Vogel, Martha, Madison, Wis., 32, 61, 79, 86, 87, 88, 92 97 117 Vogel, ' Robert, Phillipsburg, Kan., 38, 51, 68, 89, 119, 124 Volkmann, Carl, Sibley, 111., 57, 72, 117 Vollmar, Paul, Montgomery, Minn., 29, 91, 117 von Fischer, Betty, Springfield, Minn., 36, 71, 72, 80, 92, 94, 108 von Fischer, Marlene, Springfield, Minn., 61, 72, 83, 88, 92, 94, 124 Voss, Fredrick, Beloit, Wis., 67, 68, 70, 117 W Wallen, Millard, Reedsburg, Wis., 29, 64, 67, 68, 91, 112 Walter, Peter, Chicago, 111. Walther, Eugene, Plainfield, Iowa, 124 Waltmann, Henry, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 46, 53, 76, 96, 117 Waltmann, William, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 51, 76, 124 Wandersee, Donald, Minneapolis, Minn., 82, 97, 108 Webber, Wayne, Bellevue, Iowa, 124 Weber, Sally, Mason City, Iowa, 32, 37, 93, 97, 113 Webrand, Leon, Shell Rock, Iowa, 112 Weidler, Donald, New Hampton, Iowa, 52, 54, 117 Weidler, Gertrude, New Hampton, Iowa, 68, 79, 80, 86, 89, 92, 93, 113 Weig, Melvin, Strawberry Point, Iowa WeihmuUer, Fred, Loyal, Wis., 83, 88, 117 Weiss, Hillard, Appleton, Wis., 74, 84, 89, 94, 108 Wendt, Twila, Herington, Kan., 34, 124 Wente, Norman, Waterloo, Iowa, 40, 60, 71, 74, 89, 100, 108 Wenzler, Cai ' l, Wauwatosa, Wis., 108 Werner, Irene, Andover, Iowa, 80, 89, 113 Wesenberg, Kenneth, Madison, Wis., 29, 46, 54, 91, 117 Westerbuhr, Gerald, Hildreth, Neb., 72, 124 Westphal, Janet, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 61, 80, 92, 117 Wiebke, Ben, DeWitt, Neb., 117 Wiebke, Vernon, DeWitt, Neb., 108 Wiederaenders, Dr. Martin, 26 Wiederanders, William, Waverly, Iowa, 37, 124 Wiegert, Roy, Gilniore City, Iowa, 117 Wiegman, Wayne, Allison, Iowa, 124 Wiese, Donna, Charlotte, Iowa, 124 Wilderman, Mr. Raymond, 25, 68, 70 Wile, Miss Patricia, 27, 32, 76 Will, Janice, Pierson, Iowa, 67, 80, 89, 94, 117 Windhorn, Eldor, Gilman, 111., 74, 125 Winkler, Neal, Waupun, Wis., 32, 62, 64, 80, 108 Winkler, Wilbert, Gillett, Wis., 76, 84, 91, 117 Winnie, Roger, Wausau, Wis., 76, 95, 125 Wipperfurth, Thomas, Madison, Wis., 50, 54, 118 Wise, Stanley, Indianapolis, Ind., 125 Wishek, Virginia, Wishek, N. D., 68, 70, 72, 80, 108 Wittenberg, Charles, Cedarburg, Wis., 55, 61, 79, 88, 93, 110, 112 Wittenberg, Paul, Cedarburg, Wis., 84, 88, 95, 125 Wittenwyler, Betty, Oconomowoc, Wis., 79, 88, 92, 125 Wix, Frederick, Allison, Iowa, 53, 74, 112 Wolf, Jerry, Beulah, N. D., 125 Wolff, Miss Margaret, 21, 62, 64, 65 Woodley, Donald, Hampton, Iowa, 125 Woodrow, James, Beloit, Wis., 118 Woods, Norbert, Greeley, Col., 46, 61, 80 Wright, Miss Helen, 25 Wuebbens, Tennie, Waverly, Iowa, 68, 70, 72, 94, 118 Wuebbens, Mrs. Tennie, 27, 93 Y Yaeger, Orval, Marshfield, Wis., 80, 83, 118 Yotter, Glen, West Liberty, Iowa, 46, 51 Youngquist, Mr. Henry, 23 Z Zacharias, LaVonda, Meriden, Minn., 62, 72, 80, 86, 87, 88, 90, 92, 118 Zachgo, Audrey, Danforth, 111.. 40, 93, 125 Zelle, Donald, Waverly, Iowa, 100, 108 Zenker, Alton, Cackle, N. D., 79, 118 Ziebarth, Sylvester, Scranton, N. D., 74, 88, 125 Ziemer, Norma, Waterloo, Iowa, 37, 125 Zimmex-man, Philip, Chokio, Minn., 118 135 FORTRESS Index i CdClclTllC oCCLIOn 1 K ID JVdppd ueiid rvappd ou iiipna -L ni ijrdniiiid OD ivnignis i noi die 7Q 70 fi7 U 4 II QO Band o i ucnei i edgue oo Oo MAP 71 Aft iTiission reiiowonip 87 Rofo Tioio R i+o rjcta i5eia joeia CO J: ep v IUD Q7 I O A 1 o I 111 r% i D 1- ' rt A n Ad jrneues Lydsiie oingcis Jri oigmd Vydsllc IdltJS DO ocience i iuu oo opiing vyciitcnnidi rvrio . V QO oenioi s 1 no oopnomoi es 111 jjeaicdiion o oiuaeni oendie ou uuiniiiuiy ounciia fil lennis JjcdLUic occtiuii in X 1 dClv r OOlDdll 4D 1 I ' ll Wl  T 1 1 umpei 04 1 wo-yedi jriduudie 11 FORTRESS Oueen Ushers Cluh 94 Freshmen 119 WAA 93 Golf 56 WAF 90 Hans Sachs Verein 91 Wa rtburg Choir 72 Homecoming 36 Wartburg Players 68 Initiation 34 W Club 96 Intramurals 57 Who ' s Who 109 Juniors 110 Wrestling 52 The staff of the 1953 FORTRESS here expresses its gratitude to those who made the bigger-than-ever edition possible. Primarily we wish to thanlc Mr. A. F. Droste and his associates of the Waverly Publish- ing Company for their whole-hearted service and cooperation in print- ing the annual. Talcing all the indiivjdual pictures, group shots, and Homecoming pictures, National Studio of Waterloo was vital in FORTRESS production, and merits praise for its prompt help whenever possible. The cover was designed by Craftco of Chicago, 111. ; engravings were made by Waterloo Engraving Company of Waterloo ; and the binding was done by Hawkeye Bindery of Des Moines. Special thanlts go to the Muhlenberg Press of Philadelphia for its copyright permission for the picture on the left side of the double division pages, and to the Galaxy Music Company of New York for permission to photograph Dr. Edwin Liemohn ' s arrangement of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. Member Plssocioteci Cblle6iate Press Major positions on the 195,3 FORTRESS were as follows: Rudy Kolberg, ed. -in-chief ; Paul Reyelts, bus. mgr. ; George Hanusa, assoc. ed. ; Neal Winkler, class ed. ; Al Dieter, photographer ; Fred Gonnerman, sports ed. ; Dick Miller, art ed. ; Leonard Seegers, publ. ; Floyd Ketterling, arrang. ; Beatrice Kolberg, chief sec. ; Maurean Amman, index and filing; Miss Margaret Wolff, adviser. The staff included Ted Ager ; Doug Allen, Ellen Bartels, Myra Bergstraesser, Durwood Buchheim, Roger Buttke, Louise Draohe, Arlie Fink, Rosalee Gebers, Con Guetzlaff, Donna Hay, Ted Heinecken, Roger Hennings, Rita Knuth, Gretchen Krieger, Ruth Krug, Donna Leffler, Chuck Lutz, Fred Lutz, Katherine Mueller, Ardith Onken, Gus Schumacher, Jim Sexter, Tom Smrcka, Jan Sorenson, Jan Westphal, and LaVonda Zacharias. 136 THE 1953 SCHOOL YEAR ENDS AND DORMANCY RETURNS TO THE FOR- TRESS OF WARTBURG.