Roy Quam COLLEGE ORATORY, 1931 THE Class of 1918 presented a silver loving cup to the school for the purpose of creating interest in oratory at Augsburg. The winner of each annual contest has his name engraved on the cup. In the annual contest of 1931. held in the Augsburg Chapel on May 21.... Show moreRoy Quam COLLEGE ORATORY, 1931 THE Class of 1918 presented a silver loving cup to the school for the purpose of creating interest in oratory at Augsburg. The winner of each annual contest has his name engraved on the cup. In the annual contest of 1931. held in the Augsburg Chapel on May 21. honors went to Roy Quam with his oration entitled, "War, a Challenge to Civilization.” At the State College Peace Oratorical contest held at St. Olaf, Mr. Quam placed third with the same selection. Fritjof Monseth placed first in Academy Oratory in 1931 and Winifred Helland represented the Academy in Declamation for two years. Fritjof Monseth Winifred Helland Show less
Back Rowfisveom, CA jSrde, Nygaard. Haug, E. Iverson, Carlson Ccntcr Row——Teigen, Esping, Nilsen. Ml Scotvold. H Johnson, Bower Front Row—HaugE, Kapitan, S. Nelson, Lee. Rislov, E Mclbye LAMBDA EPSILON PHI OFFICERS SYLVIA NELSON - - - - - v A - - - - « President EVERETT KAPITAN - - - - - - — - — -... Show moreBack Rowfisveom, CA jSrde, Nygaard. Haug, E. Iverson, Carlson Ccntcr Row——Teigen, Esping, Nilsen. Ml Scotvold. H Johnson, Bower Front Row—HaugE, Kapitan, S. Nelson, Lee. Rislov, E Mclbye LAMBDA EPSILON PHI OFFICERS SYLVIA NELSON - - - - - v A - - - - « President EVERETT KAPITAN - - - - - - — - — - Vice—President HELEN LEE - - - — - — - » v ~ - « Secretary SIGURD RISLOV - - - - - - - i r - » - Treasurer THE purpose of the Lambda Epsilon Phi Literary Society is to foster an interest in the study of literature. Regular meetings of the society are held every three weeks throughout the year. Some of the modern American and English poets have been studied by the members of the Lambda Epsilon Phi during the past year. The discussions have centered upon the outstanding works of each author. Many new members were admitted this year to fill the vacancies caused by graduation. The initiation of these new members has been the only social gathering of the society this year. but plans are being made for one during the spring quarter. [70] Show less
l7—Annual Spring Musical Festival at Trinity. 22—Our musical director, "Oppie," and his wife, entertain the Augsburg songsters. 25—All—school picnic at Augsburg Park. Among other things, they planned the site for a future administration building. 26——College Class Day. Among the things willed... Show morel7—Annual Spring Musical Festival at Trinity. 22—Our musical director, "Oppie," and his wife, entertain the Augsburg songsters. 25—All—school picnic at Augsburg Park. Among other things, they planned the site for a future administration building. 26——College Class Day. Among the things willed were: Otto Rortvedt's lease on the East Hall davenport to Arthur Amundsen; George Ring- dahl's ability to keep silent to Andy Rinde; George Sele's curly locks to Sig Sonju. 28—Honor Day. “Ma” Hagen gets loving cup. Look out, Christy! 3 l—Baccalaureate. JUNE 3—Seniors. forty strong. set out to conquer the world. Dr. Cofiman de— livers the Commencement Address. Alumni banquet. 1931—1932 SEPTEMBER 2 3—F0rmal opening exercises. 26—All—school "mixer." Frosh: "I'm pleased to meet you." Senior: "The pleasure is all yours." OCTOBER l7—After that initiation, all that the Frosh are asking is sympathy. 30—Alumni respond to Augsburg welcome. The witches entertain at East Hall. 31—Annual Homecoming banquet at Trinity. Sophs maintain their higher position through a hard—fought battle with Erosh. NOVEMBER 4—The Echo staflE discards its professional frown for a jolly time in Prof. Helland's cottage at Lake Minnetonka. - 7—The last grid game fought and lost. The four pig-skin haulers who end four years of team—work are: "Lefty" Amundsen. "Gordy" Theis. .loe Ordos, and "Emer" Emerson. 27—29—The Lutheran Seminary Students' Convention. [136] Show less
CAMPUS LIFE r. T Harvard, our earliest American college. were i; first developed the rudiments of campus life. Although Harvard, in turn. received this heri- tage from Oxford and Cambridge, the true "campus" is a specifically American element. Our first colleges. being more rich in land than in... Show moreCAMPUS LIFE r. T Harvard, our earliest American college. were i; first developed the rudiments of campus life. Although Harvard, in turn. received this heri- tage from Oxford and Cambridge, the true "campus" is a specifically American element. Our first colleges. being more rich in land than in build- ings. showed their fondness for classic terminology by adopting the Latin name. Life on the campus is rendered more complete and enjoyable by the varied social contacts and the constant sharing of ideas and experiences, whether these be of a profound or merely an entertaining nature. Typical, then. of the college "boy" is Oliver Wendell Holmes, America’s greatest conversational- ist. Both as a student and, later, as a professor at Harvard, he was noted for his stimulating, fresh. and witty conversation. At Augsburg, too, campus life affords an unfail— ing source of enjoyment and inspiration. As a result of this continual association on the campus. a strong sentiment of loyalty and love to our Alma Mater and her cause becomes deeply rooted in our hearts. Show less
ACADEMY SENIORS, 193, 2 ANNA J. ANDERSON FOREST LAKE. MINN. Minnesota College 1926-27. 1930-31. Bethesda Hospital Training School 1916. Phi Gamma. "She speaks and behaves just as she is." HAROLD R. MORGAN MINNEAPOLIS, MINN South H. S. 1930—31. "Let the world go as it may I will take it any way."... Show moreACADEMY SENIORS, 193, 2 ANNA J. ANDERSON FOREST LAKE. MINN. Minnesota College 1926-27. 1930-31. Bethesda Hospital Training School 1916. Phi Gamma. "She speaks and behaves just as she is." HAROLD R. MORGAN MINNEAPOLIS, MINN South H. S. 1930—31. "Let the world go as it may I will take it any way." DAGMAR M. DAHL MINNEAPOLIS. MINN Phi Gamma 2. 3. 4: Academy Cabinet 4: W. S. G. A. 4; Debate 4: Declamatory 3, 4; Class President 4. "There is a charming quietness about her which we admire." HAROLD SHURSON MINNEAPOLIS. MINN Basketball. "To study or not to study, that is the question.” WALTER L. ELSTER MINNEAPOLIS. MINN Minnesota College. Debate: Gym Team. "Some are born to lift. And some to lean." BERNICE C. REIERSON MINNEAPOLIS. MINN South H. S. 1928—30. Phi Gamma 3, 4. r’I slept and dream! that life was beauty, I woke and found life only duty.” JACK HONACK MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. "Jack was a merry old soul. and a merry old soul was he." LARS J. REINERTSON HOMESTEAD. MONTANA Personal Working Group. "He comes and goes and never says a word.” [54] Show less
1931 SENIORS SIGVALD STOYLEN Minneapolis, Minn. Kristiansand Knthzdralskolc, 1919 "Vision, quick decision, courage and a smile —four keys Io success." KATHARINE A. SVERDRUP Minneapolis, Minn. South High School. I927 Choral Society 1, 2. 3. 4: Music Club 3: Kappa Cam ma Rho l. 2; \V. A. A. l. 2. 3... Show more1931 SENIORS SIGVALD STOYLEN Minneapolis, Minn. Kristiansand Knthzdralskolc, 1919 "Vision, quick decision, courage and a smile —four keys Io success." KATHARINE A. SVERDRUP Minneapolis, Minn. South High School. I927 Choral Society 1, 2. 3. 4: Music Club 3: Kappa Cam ma Rho l. 2; \V. A. A. l. 2. 3. "Dcmuresr of the tabby hind." GERTRUDE VOGT Carpio, N. Dak. Carpic High School, 1927 Choral Society 1. 2, 3. 4: Music Club 3. 4: Kappa Gamma Rho 3. 4: Orchestra 2, 3. 4. “My wholc life I haue lived in pleasant thought As if life’s business were a summer mood." OLETTA A. WALD Minneapolis, Minn, South High School, I927 Choral Society 1. 2. 3, 4; Delta Sigma Chi 2. 3, 4: French Club 2: \V. A A. I, Z. 3, 4: President \V. S G A, 4; Augsburgian 3: Dial 4. "Like a magnet, she has the power of attraclion.” HELEN E. WALLIN Minneapolis. Minn. South High School. 1927 Delta Signm Chi 2, 3. 4; Echo 4. "So fair, so sweet. wit/ml so sensiliue " [38] Show less
1931 SENIORS SILAS L. DANIELSON Bronson, Minn. Bronson High School, 1927 “Ir is one'x duly not m be pexsimisli: " HAGBARD EGERTSON Albert Lea. Minn. Luther Academy. Albert Lea Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4. “Far from [he nmdding crowd's ignoble strife " GILBERT FLOCKOI Ferndale. Wash. Fcrndale High School... Show more1931 SENIORS SILAS L. DANIELSON Bronson, Minn. Bronson High School, 1927 “Ir is one'x duly not m be pexsimisli: " HAGBARD EGERTSON Albert Lea. Minn. Luther Academy. Albert Lea Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4. “Far from [he nmdding crowd's ignoble strife " GILBERT FLOCKOI Ferndale. Wash. Fcrndale High School. 1926 "Common sense is very uncommon RUTH V. HAGEN Pleasant Lake, N. Dak. Rugby High School. 1924 Press Club Z. 3, 4: Lambda Epsilon Phi 2, 3, 4. Echo 3. 4; Debate 3. 4: W S G. A 1.2. 3. 4: W.A A 1.2.1.4. "The sscrel of happiness is no! in doing whar one likes. but in liking what one has 10 do." MARKUS A. HALLING Binford. N. Dak. Binford High School. 1927 Lambda Epsilon Phi 3. 4: Music Club 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. "God git)th speech to all. song Io few," ANKER HARBO Minneapolis, Minn. Augsburg Academy. 1927 Glee Club 3. 4: Orchestra 3. 4 “Quiel waters run deep." BEATRICE HELLAND Minneapolis, Minn. Minnehnha Academy, 1927 Choral Society 1. 2. 3. 4: Writers' Club 2, 3. 4: Cercle Francais 2. 3; Echo l, 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Social Director 3. "Blessed with that charm. lhe certainly to please.” OLAF C. HELLAND Colgan, N. Dak. Oak Grove Seminary, 1927 Kappa Gamma Rho 2. 3: Men's Society: Glee C‘ub 3. 4: Mission Group 3, 4: Dial 3: Basketball 1. 2; Director of Religious Activities 4. "Who comprehends his (rust. and to the same Keeps constant wirh a singleness of aim." [34] Show less
Sagcng Wald M. jSrde _ Rortvcdt Salhcr DIAL, 1931 HE standing of a college is reflected in its literary publications. Whether it progresses or recedes can be seen in its printed pages and the way in which they are received. At Augsburg the Dial was started in order that the school might have a... Show moreSagcng Wald M. jSrde _ Rortvcdt Salhcr DIAL, 1931 HE standing of a college is reflected in its literary publications. Whether it progresses or recedes can be seen in its printed pages and the way in which they are received. At Augsburg the Dial was started in order that the school might have a literary magazine which the students could call their own. Two issues of the Dial were published, one appearing in the fall and the other in the spring of the school year; each consisting of twenty pages. the contents being short stories, essays, poems, and literary forms of similar nature. The Dial is supported by the members of the literary organizations and subscriptions secured from the other students. The publishing staff is selected from members of the various literary societies and clubs. The need of a maga~ zine such as this was keenly felt, and the literary minded were awake to the conditions. For this reason the literary organizations added this duty to their functions, and the literary magazine became a reality. STAFF MATHILDA SAGENG — - — - — — » — — Editor-in-Chlef MANLEY GJERDE OLLETTA WALD OTTO RORTVEDT l CLIFFORD SATHER 5 ~ - - - Literary Editors — - » ~ ‘ - - Business Managers [65] Show less
BASKETBALL After an absence of one year. Coach “Si” Melby returned and took up the coaching reins of the popular sport of basketball. His teams have displayed an unusual ability for upsetting the dope. With this year's team remaining almost intact and with the return of the old Victory sweater.... Show moreBASKETBALL After an absence of one year. Coach “Si” Melby returned and took up the coaching reins of the popular sport of basketball. His teams have displayed an unusual ability for upsetting the dope. With this year's team remaining almost intact and with the return of the old Victory sweater. we are looking forward to next year with championship hopes. Coach J. S. Melby The 1930-31 team, featuring a quintet of flashy seniors backed by a num— ber of ambitious and hard—working understudies, played a sterling brand of basketball. Starting in a mediocre fashion, a team that won third place in the conference was developed. Luther Mona. the second-high scorer in the con- ference, was given a place on the second all-state team, as was Captain Rort- vedt. who played a nice game throughout the season. Five men were lost through graduation, leaving only Kolesar as the veteran nucleus of next year's team. The 1931—32 team was handicapped by the inexperience of its men, The first part of the season showed the effect of this inexperience. However. before the season was over, they were showing occasional flashes of championship form, making the chances for a first-class team very good for the coming year. Characteristic of this year’s squad is the high scholastic standard which the members have kept up. The average of the squad was so “Si” has not had any worries over ineligibility. [107] Show less
Back Row—E Anderson, Larson, Rislov, Monscthv Walstend, Wanglic, Hnug, T. Anderson Front Row—Pnlmgren, G. Peterson. chcrson, A. Pcdcrson, Solberg COLLEGE DEBATE 1TH the express purpose of giving all the squad members an opportunity for practice, rather than restricting the experience to the best... Show moreBack Row—E Anderson, Larson, Rislov, Monscthv Walstend, Wanglic, Hnug, T. Anderson Front Row—Pnlmgren, G. Peterson. chcrson, A. Pcdcrson, Solberg COLLEGE DEBATE 1TH the express purpose of giving all the squad members an opportunity for practice, rather than restricting the experience to the best teams, S. B. Severson, debate coach at Augsburg, arranged two or more inter—collegiate skirmishes for the six Augsburg debating teams of 1931—32. These six teams, composed of two members each, were divided into three aflirmative and three negative groups, the two women debaters composing one of the negative teams. The verbal tirades of the college logicians this year, were directed for or against this subject: "'Resolved, that Congress enact legislation providing for the centralized control of industry," constitutionality waived. As has been customary the past few years, non-decision debates characterized all the Augsburg meets of the current season. Aflirmative and negative teams from the following colleges. opposed Augsburg this year: St. Olaf, St. Thomas, Hamline, Luther College. Gustavus Adolphus, St. Paul Luther, Concordia, Macalester, Augustana, Hibbing Junior College, and Duluth Junior College. [90] Show less
ALBERT KNUTSEN End Possessed with a great deal of fighting spirit, "Knutc' himself a brilliant end. proved LAVERNE LIND Tackle The biggest lineman on the team. Lind gave Augsburg‘s op— ponents some rough opposition. DONALD OLSON Buck 'Don" conducted himself as an all-around player. He charged the... Show moreALBERT KNUTSEN End Possessed with a great deal of fighting spirit, "Knutc' himself a brilliant end. proved LAVERNE LIND Tackle The biggest lineman on the team. Lind gave Augsburg‘s op— ponents some rough opposition. DONALD OLSON Buck 'Don" conducted himself as an all-around player. He charged the line hard. JOSEPH ORDOS End Although he did not see much action. Joe established himself as a valuable member of the squad. [104] Show less
[125] Well, Karl, here we are. Glee Club tour, l93 1. All right now, all together, girls, let's give 'em the horse laugh! Dr Christensen at the bat, Sele and Mattie certainly look sweet here. I bet they're planning some mischieli Reading from left to right: Holger Hagen. /\ mcnagcrie There's all... Show more[125] Well, Karl, here we are. Glee Club tour, l93 1. All right now, all together, girls, let's give 'em the horse laugh! Dr Christensen at the bat, Sele and Mattie certainly look sweet here. I bet they're planning some mischieli Reading from left to right: Holger Hagen. /\ mcnagcrie There's all kinds of animals in East Hall. .Jttst practicing that caveman stufl. The future Helen Wills (if Clara wills it). Tears and parting The Choral Society leaves. '3l. Isn't this a pretty shrub? l :ou r Augsburg Presidents. The four horsemen at Home- coming. l 03 l V Show less
SPRING IS A BUSY SEASON IN OUR SCHOOL ANNUAL DEPARTMENT YET, WITH THE PRECISION OF CLOCK— \X/ORK, FORM AFTER FORM OF SCHOOL ANNUAL COPY IS SET, ASSEMBLED AND PROOF-READ....DELI\/ERED TO \X/HIRLING PRESSES....RUSHED TO OUR \X/ELL EOUIP- PED BINDERY \X/HERE SKILLED HANDS OPER— ATE FOLDING, TRIMMING... Show moreSPRING IS A BUSY SEASON IN OUR SCHOOL ANNUAL DEPARTMENT YET, WITH THE PRECISION OF CLOCK— \X/ORK, FORM AFTER FORM OF SCHOOL ANNUAL COPY IS SET, ASSEMBLED AND PROOF-READ....DELI\/ERED TO \X/HIRLING PRESSES....RUSHED TO OUR \X/ELL EOUIP- PED BINDERY \X/HERE SKILLED HANDS OPER— ATE FOLDING, TRIMMING, SEWING AND STHCFWNGIMACFWNBWTHEBOCKIS ASSEMBLED....AND THEN COMES THE DAY YOUR AUGSBURGIAN IS READY! IT HAS BEEN A REAL PLEAS- URE TO WORK WITH THE ,v' STAFF MEMBERS IN PRODUC— I ING YOUR I932 ANNUAL. / / WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE ' " r PRINTERS OF SO FINE A BOOK. HOUSE MINNEAPOLIS M I N N ESOTA [143] Show less
I{E[)LIYFTTHKIDA§{S(DF'TPHEHHEAR. l930~l931 SEPTEMBER 23—School opens. 27—Get—acquainted party. OCTOBER lO—The Sophs apply the "board of correction" to the meek Frosh. Conference football opens with a routing by the Gusties. 23—“Harmony” decides to give the coeds a treat and washes his Rolls... Show moreI{E[)LIYFTTHKIDA§{S(DF'TPHEHHEAR. l930~l931 SEPTEMBER 23—School opens. 27—Get—acquainted party. OCTOBER lO—The Sophs apply the "board of correction" to the meek Frosh. Conference football opens with a routing by the Gusties. 23—“Harmony” decides to give the coeds a treat and washes his Rolls Royce NOVEMBER l—Alumni wonder at the greenness of the campus—all those Frosh! Doctor Ermisch is toastmaster at the homecoming banquet at Trinity. 2—Homecoming music festival, and reception in Main. 7—The Freshman girls are hostesses at Open House in West Hall. ll—Armistice Day—No school—Boo hoo! lS—Auggies lament loss of these four football men: "Ernie" Madson. Jens Midtaune, Harry Bachaus, and Karl Dahlager. 21—Many of us had a chance to make that longed—for hole—in—one, at East Hall. with W. S. G. A. members as caddies. 2 7—Thanksgiving. DECEMBER 2—Sig attends his eight—o'clock class. Class was delayed for some time while the teacher was being revived. lS—Christmas party. JANUARY Back again! And even though January first was days ago, we are cheerily greeted with “Happy New Year." lO—Sénsational victory over Tommies. 27-24. l4—The Theologians turn effeminate and have a “silver tea." As a result. the Theological lecture room is illuminated. 23—We was in de dark befoh dat Sophamore program, brothahs, but we is now enlightened, yassah! [134] Show less
Back Rongagcn, Raaum. l-Iulbert, Davis, D. Olson. 0 Olson, Rue Front Row—S Olsonv \Villinms. IE [Vi-(son, Hendrickson, Hclland AUGSBURGIAN CIRCULATION CAMPAIGN ECAUSE of the apparent need for an increased circulation, the Augsburgian management follOwed out a campaign plan which was first used... Show moreBack Rongagcn, Raaum. l-Iulbert, Davis, D. Olson. 0 Olson, Rue Front Row—S Olsonv \Villinms. IE [Vi-(son, Hendrickson, Hclland AUGSBURGIAN CIRCULATION CAMPAIGN ECAUSE of the apparent need for an increased circulation, the Augsburgian management follOwed out a campaign plan which was first used several years ago. The student body was divided into fifteen groups. each under the leadership of a captain. Prizes were offered to the Winning Team captain and to the three individuals scoring highest in sales. The team captained by Erling Iverson brought in the most subscriptions and thus receives humble compensa- tion in the form of the above picture. Tilma Leeland and Howard Halvor- son tied for first place in individual subscription sales and were given a week in which to break the tie. The grand prize was then awarded to Miss Leeland with thirtynone sales, Next in order in individual sales were Mildred Larson. Erling Iverson and Ernest Anderson. These people are hereby given a vote of thanks from the stafl‘ for their Whole-hearted support in the promotion of this campaign. [93] Show less
Dahl Reierson L Johnson L EIstcr THE ACADEMY CLUB OFFICERS LESTER JOHNSON - - « - - - - - A — President BERNICE REIERSON . ‘ ~ — - - - A Vice-President LE ROY ELSTER - ‘ - - . - - ~ - - - - Treasurer DAGMAR DAHL - » A - - - - - - - — - Social Secretary THE Academy Club is composed of students... Show moreDahl Reierson L Johnson L EIstcr THE ACADEMY CLUB OFFICERS LESTER JOHNSON - - « - - - - - A — President BERNICE REIERSON . ‘ ~ — - - - A Vice-President LE ROY ELSTER - ‘ - - . - - ~ - - - - Treasurer DAGMAR DAHL - » A - - - - - - - — - Social Secretary THE Academy Club is composed of students from the Academy. The pur— pose of this organization, as stated in the constitution, is "To create, main— tain, and extend throughout the school, high standards of Christian character, to bring about a closer fellowship among the students, and to promote more effectively the various student activities." During the last few years, the enrollment in the academy has steadily de— creased. This, however, has not been injurious to the spirit of the academy. Meetings of the club are called by the president when a need for them arises. This year the academy has had its annual bean-feed and an indoor party. [79] Show less
