[131] George Washington enter- tains. Freshmen of ’32. Just like the potato field down on the farm. Cam- pus clean-up day, 1931. A quartet of beauties. Sopho- more costume party. '31. Ready for action. The sweetest words of tongue —"Come and get iti" Clean-up day, 1931. Who's your tailor, Norman?... Show more[131] George Washington enter- tains. Freshmen of ’32. Just like the potato field down on the farm. Cam- pus clean-up day, 1931. A quartet of beauties. Sopho- more costume party. '31. Ready for action. The sweetest words of tongue —"Come and get iti" Clean-up day, 1931. Who's your tailor, Norman? We're just wondering which one of you fellows is chaperone? As Dr. Ermisch says—~No Man's Land. It is remarkable how travel broadens one. See those chubby cheeks! Sweets to the sweet. Show less
[103] OSCAR HANSON End Oscar was a wingman of first-class ability. His fighting quali— ties stood out in every game. KENNEI‘H JAZOBSON Back His terrific speed always made him a real offensive threat. He was a good ground—gainer. PHILIP KILDAHL Guard He was a bulwark of strength in the line and a... Show more[103] OSCAR HANSON End Oscar was a wingman of first-class ability. His fighting quali— ties stood out in every game. KENNEI‘H JAZOBSON Back His terrific speed always made him a real offensive threat. He was a good ground—gainer. PHILIP KILDAHL Guard He was a bulwark of strength in the line and a real scrappy lineman at all times. GEORGE KOLESAR Bach "Koly" was efficient on offense and defense. He was a triple- threat man. Show less
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Show moreSubscribe for The ECHO AUGSBURG'S Bi -Weel<|y News Publication $1.50 per Year The S. K. Smith Company Art Leather Products Augsburgian Cover Manufacturers 213 Institute Place Chicago Ave. Station Chicago, Illinois FRED’S Where Augsburg Students Meet Not to Study, Just to Eat. Candies - Lunches - Sodas Plate Lunches Booth Service "l‘ Steven’s Dru Store g Office Residence . South 1332 Drexel 8516 The “Auggle” Post Office TRY OUR FOUNTAIN Dr. Conrad L. Eklund 2500 R1vers1de DENTIST -!- Harold Mortensen INSURANCE ADVISOR 2308 28th Avenue South DuPont 3176 Minneapolis 806 East Lake Street (Corner Chicago and Luke) [155] Show less
FOREWORD 7 HE future, with its insistent beckoning. will soon be the present and the present must become the past. . . . Then will this volume become a minute part of the great intellectual heritage portrayed by its own theme. Could this AUGSBURGIAN make a single heart throb With a glow of joy at... Show moreFOREWORD 7 HE future, with its insistent beckoning. will soon be the present and the present must become the past. . . . Then will this volume become a minute part of the great intellectual heritage portrayed by its own theme. Could this AUGSBURGIAN make a single heart throb With a glow of joy at the recollection of some incident it calls to mind . . . could it truthfully restore a glimpse of the great past, and let one soul share the vision of our glorious heritage . . . then will it become "its own excuse for being." Show less
[127] A mob scene from the all- school mixer. '31. Two nonchalant ba scba ll stars, Say mister. could you tell us where Lo find New York? Glee Club 1mm" l03l‘ Prof. Paulson slugs. All- sclmol picnic, 1931. Hall. hail. Lhc gang's all here! Glee Club tour. 1931. 'I‘ln‘ee black Clowsl It's funny the... Show more[127] A mob scene from the all- school mixer. '31. Two nonchalant ba scba ll stars, Say mister. could you tell us where Lo find New York? Glee Club 1mm" l03l‘ Prof. Paulson slugs. All- sclmol picnic, 1931. Hall. hail. Lhc gang's all here! Glee Club tour. 1931. 'I‘ln‘ee black Clowsl It's funny the bus holds up under the strain. Jcns is out looking for his best git-ll Sec. Percy. that's the way the AUGSBURCIAN'S going to be. Contrasts. Show less
GEORGE SOBERG LOUIS J. SCI-INELL S. B. SEVERSON Mathematics. English Mathematics Education, Public Speaking, Debate W. G. JOHNSON J. P. LANGSJOEN English. Journalism English MARION H. WILSON French. Latin [17]
HENRY P. OPSETH JENNIE SKURDALSVOLD SELMER FRAMSTAD Director of Music Voice Social Science SELMA A. STORIEN MARIE KJELAAS Librarian, Public Speaking English , GRANT ELLIS Latin [18]
EXTRA—CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WSW NE hears a great deal about extra-curricular activities and their supposed interference with the education of the student. Although there are pos— sibilities that harm may result from misuse of them, it is quite clear that the advantage lies with the activities,... Show moreEXTRA—CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WSW NE hears a great deal about extra-curricular activities and their supposed interference with the education of the student. Although there are pos— sibilities that harm may result from misuse of them, it is quite clear that the advantage lies with the activities, The argument is commonly heard that the outside activities take up too much of the student's time to permit him to do his class work properly. It can be admitted that in some cases, this is true, but they are the eXCeptions. A person may fail to prepare an occasional lesson, or even a series of lessons, because of outside work, but usually this disadvantage is overcome by greater alertness and application. Surveys have been conducted by authentic authorities in education to determine the effect of the activities upon classwork. The suprising fact has been proved, that in average cases the grades Were high or low in direct proportion to the number of outside activities the student was engaged in. This is because it is the energetic person with great capacity and enthusiasm that undertakes the extra work. The sluggard is useless in or out of class. The primary purpose of any school is instruction and training, and it would be ridiculous to suppose that one should belittle the importance of classroom work, with high standards of attendance, preparation, and results. The point is that the student Will gain, in addition, general knowledge, ex— perience, and background outside of class that will stand him in good stead when he meets occasions and situations. This should not be over-emphasized. but it should by no means be neglected. Here at Augsburg We have considerable opportunity for outside activities. some developed and some undeveloped. Let us make a plea for greater participa— tion by the students, each in his own chosen field, athletics, music, literature, journalism, class activities, forensics, or whatever it may be. If these and others are properly developed, they will add greatly to the versatility and general ability of our students and graduates. It would be a good thing if the graduates and alumni would use their influence to build up enthusiasm in prospective students concerning the possibilities of rich and varied experience at school, and so encourage the development of this important part of student life. [61] Show less
SPAR/(LIIVG IIVDIVIDUALITY—You final it in Bureau- a [mi/t Annuals . . . . . . Beauty of Design— Quality of Engraving—Diatinction of T/zeme. . . . Don 'f mere/y drew" of SuC/l 1'1" AIIITUHII Let CRAFT lie/I) you mn/ee it a Rea/fry. \Ve inviteyour corren/Jantlence. Let us tel/you \v/mt L/r- CRAFT... Show moreSPAR/(LIIVG IIVDIVIDUALITY—You final it in Bureau- a [mi/t Annuals . . . . . . Beauty of Design— Quality of Engraving—Diatinction of T/zeme. . . . Don 'f mere/y drew" of SuC/l 1'1" AIIITUHII Let CRAFT lie/I) you mn/ee it a Rea/fry. \Ve inviteyour corren/Jantlence. Let us tel/you \v/mt L/r- CRAFT is. Winneabolis ‘ [148] ‘ Show less
Hermunslie Amundson Svccggcn C. Johnson AUGSBURG MEN'S SOCIETY OFFICERS ARTHUR AMUNDSON - 7 ~ - 7 » - - President CLIFFORD JOHNSON - — ~ - - Vice-President GERALD SVEEGGEN — - - r — r r — - - — - Secretary JULIUS HERMUNSLIE — — - » 7 ~ ‘ v i - Treasurer THE Augsburg Men's Society, organized two... Show moreHermunslie Amundson Svccggcn C. Johnson AUGSBURG MEN'S SOCIETY OFFICERS ARTHUR AMUNDSON - 7 ~ - 7 » - - President CLIFFORD JOHNSON - — ~ - - Vice-President GERALD SVEEGGEN — - - r — r r — - - — - Secretary JULIUS HERMUNSLIE — — - » 7 ~ ‘ v i - Treasurer THE Augsburg Men's Society, organized two years ago, serves a three-fold purpose: to preserve and retain the Christian ideals of the school, to create and foster a spirit of fellowship among the men students, and to provide and maintain a lounge-room for their use. The success of the organization has, indeed, been most pronounced, Membership in this society automatically includes every male student at- tending Augsburg Academy, College and Seminary. There is no regular mem— bership fee, but each student is expected to contribute his share towards the year's expenditures. The society aims at cooperation in every respect. The ofl‘icers of the Augsburg Men's Society for the year 193061, were: President, Karl Dahlager; Vice-President, Erling Christianson; Secretary- Treasurer, Otto Rortvedt. [78] Show less
GEORGE L. RINGDAHL McVille. N. Dak. McVillc High School. 1927 "I need no! and seek no! company " OTTO RORTVEDT Henning. Minn. Henning High School, 197.7 Lambda Epsilon Phi 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Dial 4; Men's Society 3, 4. "Sincerin and Irulh arc the basis of... Show moreGEORGE L. RINGDAHL McVille. N. Dak. McVillc High School. 1927 "I need no! and seek no! company " OTTO RORTVEDT Henning. Minn. Henning High School, 197.7 Lambda Epsilon Phi 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Dial 4; Men's Society 3, 4. "Sincerin and Irulh arc the basis of every virtue" ' MATHILDA L. SAGENG Minneapolis. Minn. Fergus Falls High School. 1927 Echo l. 2, 3, 4; Writers' Club 3, 4: Dial 3. Editor- m-Chicf 4; Round Table 1, 2, 3, 4; W. S. G A Council 4: \V A A 4; Student Society 4. "Her voice was always soft, gentle and low, An excellcnr thing in a woman.” [37] 1931 SENIORS CLIFFORD E. SATHER Sisseton, S. Dak. Augsburg Academy, 19 27 Kappa Gamma Rho l, 2 3: Dial 4: Football 3, 4. "Thou say'sr an undisputed (hing In such a solemn way." GEORGE SELE Bronson, Minn. Lancaster High School. 1927 "The basis of good manners is self-reliance." Show less
Back Row—Osterhus, O. Helland, Halling, P. Morgan, C. Morgan. M Gjerdc. Sorkness Center Row—Dahlnger. Harbo, Hermunslie, W. Hanson. Bueidc. Egcrrson, F. Morgan, Estness Front Row—Hi Johnson, U Johnson. 0. Olson. Prof. Opsclh (Director). Halvorson. E Johnson. Rossing GLEE CLUB, 1931 OFFICERS OLAF... Show moreBack Row—Osterhus, O. Helland, Halling, P. Morgan, C. Morgan. M Gjerdc. Sorkness Center Row—Dahlnger. Harbo, Hermunslie, W. Hanson. Bueidc. Egcrrson, F. Morgan, Estness Front Row—Hi Johnson, U Johnson. 0. Olson. Prof. Opsclh (Director). Halvorson. E Johnson. Rossing GLEE CLUB, 1931 OFFICERS OLAF C. HELLAND - - - - — ~ - - - ~ - - President MARKUS A. HALLING — ~ 7 » - v v - Vice-President JULIUS HERMUNSLIE - - » - - Treasurer CLAYTON P, MORGAN - - - ~ - ~ - - - Secretary P. K. LAWRENCE BUEIDE - r - - v — - Librarian ONE of the traditions closely bound up with Augsburg's past is that of sacred song. In a special way it has been the privilege of the Glee Club through its many years of activity to contribute much to the building up of such a tradition. The best of sacred hymns, and a few other classical master- pieces of a secular nature have made up the organization's concert repertoire. Thus the Glee Club has had a part in bringing the Gospel in song to a large number of people in the Northwest. Fourteen congregations of the Lutheran Free Church located in northwestern Wisconsin and central Minnesota were visited on the 1931 concert tour. The Glee Club is composed of twenty singers and is directed by Professor Henry P. Opseth, the head of the Department of Music at Augsburg since 1922. Markus Halling was the vocal soloist and Howard Halvorsen served as accompanist and piano soloist on the tour. [82] Show less
CLASSES _ ,gl'lli heart of a college is its classes, for the ancient "collegium" was a group of men and women f " united in the search for truth under the guid- , ance of a wise teacher. And this quest leads deep into the constantly enriched heritage of human thought and experience. The... Show moreCLASSES _ ,gl'lli heart of a college is its classes, for the ancient "collegium" was a group of men and women f " united in the search for truth under the guid- , ance of a wise teacher. And this quest leads deep into the constantly enriched heritage of human thought and experience. The humanistic studies restored to the world as a fruitage of the Renaissance, the scientific legacy bequeathed to us by Galileo and his fellow—pioneers, and the spiritual wealth which is ours~as a result of Luther’s work in the Wartburg Castle—these are the fields which we explore in our classes at Augsburg. And in our search we have perfect freedom. Show less
Bark Row—ml’etcrwn. Sattren Center RowiMntlson. Ivetson, Ellison, Hanson, Stone Front RowfiNibbclink. Levine, Burgstrom. Neal, Nygaard CLASS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS, I932 URING the year 1931-1932. intramural basketball reached a high point of interest in student life. This class of basketball,... Show moreBark Row—ml’etcrwn. Sattren Center RowiMntlson. Ivetson, Ellison, Hanson, Stone Front RowfiNibbclink. Levine, Burgstrom. Neal, Nygaard CLASS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS, I932 URING the year 1931-1932. intramural basketball reached a high point of interest in student life. This class of basketball, although perhaps in- ferior to that played by the varsity squads, aroused a great deal of interest because of the intense competitive spirit shown by the players and spectators. This year approximately eighty men took part in this form of athletics. Interclass play was divided into two rounds. The winners of each round took part in a three—game play—off for the championship. For the first time in intramural sports at Augsburg, the freshmen won the basketball championship. To capture the title was no easy task as rivalry was generally at a fever pitch. The freshmen went through the first round unde- feated. upsetting the former champions. the seniors, in a bitterly fought bat— tle. In the second round they were defeated twice, but came through, after three overtime periods to win the championship. In recognition of this. their name will be engraved on the class basketball trophy. [117] Show less
[53] ACADEMY SENIORS, 1931 FRITJOE B, MONSETH MINNEOTA, MINN Debate; Oratory: Phi Gamma. “Keep 'cool and you command everybody.” AGNES NESS MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Phi Gamma: Debate; Echo 4. "Imagination rules the world." ARNOLD OREN POULSBO, WASH Phi Gamma: Music Club. "If silence is golden, a penny... Show more[53] ACADEMY SENIORS, 1931 FRITJOE B, MONSETH MINNEOTA, MINN Debate; Oratory: Phi Gamma. “Keep 'cool and you command everybody.” AGNES NESS MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Phi Gamma: Debate; Echo 4. "Imagination rules the world." ARNOLD OREN POULSBO, WASH Phi Gamma: Music Club. "If silence is golden, a penny would buy him.” ESTHER PETERSON SIDNEY, MONTANA Phi Gamma 4; Debate 4: Declamatory 4. n "Admirany schooled in every grace. KATHINKA RASMUSSEN SPRING VALLEY, WIS. Minnesota College 19 2 7 - 2 9, "Busy she is always to be found.” CARL SOLBERG MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Debate 4. "Dare 10 be wise." WILLIAM WONG MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, “The far-seeing man of the Orient." Show less
Bnck Row—R. Ostcrhus. Arnold. Solbcrg, C. Johnson, Frcij Center Rowv—G. Oudal, Li Lund. Ncss Front RowfiJcnsen, M. Lnlson, H_ Osterhus, P. Lund THE ROUND TABLE OFFICERS GRACE JENSEN - - - - - ~ - - - - - - — President RUTH OSTERHUS ~ - - - - » — - — — - Vice-President CLIFFORD JOHNSON - - - - - — ... Show moreBnck Row—R. Ostcrhus. Arnold. Solbcrg, C. Johnson, Frcij Center Rowv—G. Oudal, Li Lund. Ncss Front RowfiJcnsen, M. Lnlson, H_ Osterhus, P. Lund THE ROUND TABLE OFFICERS GRACE JENSEN - - - - - ~ - - - - - - — President RUTH OSTERHUS ~ - - - - » — - — — - Vice-President CLIFFORD JOHNSON - - - - - — - - - Secretary—Treasurer INCE its organization five years ago, the Round Table has continued to be an active group at Augsburg! It has not departed from the aim and purpose for which it was organized. namely to broaden the members’ interests and knowledge of life through general study. observation, and discussion. Only freshmen are eligible for membership who have attained an average of B and have been recommended by the English instructor. The membership is limited to twelve. During the past year the group has considered and discussed Kilmer’s “Poetical Works,” and "Giants in the Earth," by Rolvaag. [68] if? Show less
Rossing, R.pedcrson, \V Hanson, Dnlllcn, \V Petlcrson, J. Mclby G. Mellby, Golda], Helsuth. Mr jSrde INTERMEDIATE THEOLOGY "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself.” SO spake Christ concerning the power of His salvation. That was a long time L ago, but the same... Show moreRossing, R.pedcrson, \V Hanson, Dnlllcn, \V Petlcrson, J. Mclby G. Mellby, Golda], Helsuth. Mr jSrde INTERMEDIATE THEOLOGY "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself.” SO spake Christ concerning the power of His salvation. That was a long time L ago, but the same power is still made manifest in our midst. The truths of the Gospel are ever new, and the call to serve Him in His kingdom comes to each succeeding generation with the same strength. It was this call that caused our class to enter the Theological Department of Augsburg in the fall of 1930, with the purpose in view of preparing ourselves for the ministry in the Christian church, which is Christ's representative here on earth. We believe in the divine assurance, "Lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." It is from Him alone that we can receive the strength to continue in this work. Many would tell us that it is a wasted life. We cannot agree, but even if it were so, should we not be willing to give up something for the privilege of working for the greatest of all causes? Christ gave His all. Have we anything which is worth more to us than this was to Christ? [30] Show less
Back Row—Sundnl, Johnson, E, Anderson, Shurson, I. Anderson Center Row#J. Oudal, Sinner, Tnngvald. Tews, Dahl Front Row—Reierson, Nostbakken, Fronsdnl, A. Anderson PHI GAMMA LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS LORRAINE TEWS - . - - - - - ~ - — - President LESTER JOHNSON - - — ; - - r » - - - Vice-President... Show moreBack Row—Sundnl, Johnson, E, Anderson, Shurson, I. Anderson Center Row#J. Oudal, Sinner, Tnngvald. Tews, Dahl Front Row—Reierson, Nostbakken, Fronsdnl, A. Anderson PHI GAMMA LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS LORRAINE TEWS - . - - - - - ~ - — - President LESTER JOHNSON - - — ; - - r » - - - Vice-President DAGMAR DAHL — - - - — ~ - - - - - Secretary—Treasurer HE Phi Gamma Literary Society is the only literary organization the Academy has. It draws its members from the Academy department alone. The purpose of this society is to acquaint its members with literary masters of the past and present, and to develop the ability to appreciate the depth and beauty of good literature. Interest in the society has been very strong and is increasing with every passing year. Some of the authors that we have studied this year are Nathaniel Hawthorne, John Masefield, Edna Ferber and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The study of the lives of these writers has cast new light on their work, and all in all, has been very interesting. The Phi Gamma adviser is Professor George Soberg. [71] Show less