CURTIS R. ANDERSON Minneapolis, Minnesota EUGENE C. ANDERSON Willmar, Minnesota KENNETH L. ANDERSON Ellendale, Minnesota LE ROY H. ANENSON Wallace, South Dakota WILFRED B. AUNE Underwood, Minnesota PHYLLIS M. BAKER Lakeville, Minnesota PAUL A. BALERUD Minot, North Dakota ROBERT BERG New Brighton,... Show moreCURTIS R. ANDERSON Minneapolis, Minnesota EUGENE C. ANDERSON Willmar, Minnesota KENNETH L. ANDERSON Ellendale, Minnesota LE ROY H. ANENSON Wallace, South Dakota WILFRED B. AUNE Underwood, Minnesota PHYLLIS M. BAKER Lakeville, Minnesota PAUL A. BALERUD Minot, North Dakota ROBERT BERG New Brighton, Minnesota MARTHA E. BOZONY Minneapolis, Minnesota DAVID W. CHRISTENSEN Kenmore, North Dakota ARTHUR A. CORNELIUS Minneapolis, Minnesota ARLO O. DAHLAGER Minneapolis, Minnesota DONALD L DlNGMAN Minneapolis, Minnesota ARVlD D. DlXEN Minneapolis, Minnesota EVONNE L. EMERSON West Concord, Minnesota DELORES R. ERICKSON Arthyde, Minnesota JAMES O. FAUL Minneapolis, Minnesota ROGER E. GLANS Minneapolis, Minnesota Juniors Show less
Extravaganza---l950 Version Spring 1950 and do you remember llHere Comes the Show Boat”? That was the song that started of? the second Extravaganza with its sweet yet salty Show Boat theme. Remember how that shaky old "pick-it-up- and-carry-it-around” stage of ours was all deck- ed outwith ropes... Show moreExtravaganza---l950 Version Spring 1950 and do you remember llHere Comes the Show Boat”? That was the song that started of? the second Extravaganza with its sweet yet salty Show Boat theme. Remember how that shaky old "pick-it-up- and-carry-it-around” stage of ours was all deck- ed outwith ropes and port holes and all to look like the deck of a ship? Pretty fine staging I’d say. Remember those Gobs ln Gals complete with snappy sailor suits, singing "Cruisin’ Down the River”, Mammy ’n Sammy with th e i r black faces doing a fine job on “Shortnin’ Bread”, the gal with the terrific tonsils who sang ll| Cain’t Say No”, the harmony of those Auggie quartettes, and of course, the Slickers ’n Sallies with their gay ’90’5 get ups, singing the top Hit Parade number of that day “Dearie”? ’Twas a long time ago—a great show—fun to remember. CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER DEARIE, DO YOU REMEBER? Messenger Press—264 Cedar Ave. Show less
OLIVER BERGH Volga, South Dakota Graduated: Augsburg College, 1948 Has accepted a (all as a missionary to Japan GERHARD BRETHEIM Bisbee, North Dakota Graduated: Augsburg College, 1946 Has accepted a call to serve the Lutheran Free Churches of Loporte and Walker, Minnesota. ALTON KNUTSON Ashby,... Show moreOLIVER BERGH Volga, South Dakota Graduated: Augsburg College, 1948 Has accepted a (all as a missionary to Japan GERHARD BRETHEIM Bisbee, North Dakota Graduated: Augsburg College, 1946 Has accepted a call to serve the Lutheran Free Churches of Loporte and Walker, Minnesota. ALTON KNUTSON Ashby, Minnesota Graduated: Augsburg College, 1948 Augsburg College, 1942-43, l946-48 Has accepted a call to serve as a missionary to Japan. Show less
JOANNE K. HANSON Minneapolis, Minnesota WALLACE L. HANSON Waseca, Minnesota MARLYS A. HARKMAN Cokato, Minnesota JEAN L. HARRISON Minneapolis, Minnesota ELEANOR R. HAUGEN Williston, North Dakota FLORENCE L. HELLAND Binford, North Dakota 6. JEROME HEMlNGWAY Minneapolis, Minnesota FRED J. HERKAL... Show moreJOANNE K. HANSON Minneapolis, Minnesota WALLACE L. HANSON Waseca, Minnesota MARLYS A. HARKMAN Cokato, Minnesota JEAN L. HARRISON Minneapolis, Minnesota ELEANOR R. HAUGEN Williston, North Dakota FLORENCE L. HELLAND Binford, North Dakota 6. JEROME HEMlNGWAY Minneapolis, Minnesota FRED J. HERKAL Minneapolis, Minnesota EARL V. HETHERINGTON Minneapolis, Minnesota GERALD C. HIBBARD Minneapolis, Minnesota RAYMOND A. HILL Duluth, Minnesota DONALD W. HOLM Minneapolis, Minnesota CLARA A. HOOKOM Willmar, Minnesota ERLlNG S. HUGLEN Newlolden, Minnesota ORPHA HUSHAGEN Gonvick, Minnesota VIOLET L. HYDEEN Atwater, Minnesota LE ROY J. ISEMINGER Canton, South Dakota N. JOAN JACOBSON Minneapolis, Minnesota Freshmen Show less
Seniors MIRIAM B. AHLNESS MUSIC Milroy, Minnesota. Minor, Sociology; Choral Club, Mission Society, Student Council, Chairman of Music. VICTOR C. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minor, Sociology. JAMES WILLIAM ANDRESS NATURAL SCIENCE Walker, Minnesota. Minor, Physical... Show moreSeniors MIRIAM B. AHLNESS MUSIC Milroy, Minnesota. Minor, Sociology; Choral Club, Mission Society, Student Council, Chairman of Music. VICTOR C. ANDERSON BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minor, Sociology. JAMES WILLIAM ANDRESS NATURAL SCIENCE Walker, Minnesota. Minor, Physical Education; Aristotelian Society, International Relations Club, Writers' Club, Echo Stafi, Augsburgian Editor, I949 Homecoming Chairman, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. PHILOSOPHY MARVIN C. ANDROS Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minor, Greek. JAMES ARMSTRONG HISTORY Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minor, Social SCience; Band, Choir. DOUGLAS JESSE AUGUSTINE MUSIC Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minor, Greek; Bond, Business Man- ager, Mission Society. SADIE JULI ANN AUSTIN ENGLISH Hanley Falls, Minnesota. M'nor, Speech; Toostmistresses' Club, League of Women Voters, Vice-President, Mission Society, National Students‘ Association. H. JOAN BAXTER MUSIC Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minor, English; Luther League, Mis- sion Society, Choir, Student Council, Chairman of Music, W.A.A. Show less
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Back Row, L. to R.: H. SVENDSEN, J. PARZNIAK, R. BERNTSON, H. BERTNESS, Advisor; K. NESTVOLD, S. HANSON. Front Row, l. .to R.: L. GRESETH, President,- J. Thompson, D. Deem, V. PETERSON, L YSTEBOE, Camera Club Are you interested in photography? It so, you will be interested in the Augsburg College... Show moreBack Row, L. to R.: H. SVENDSEN, J. PARZNIAK, R. BERNTSON, H. BERTNESS, Advisor; K. NESTVOLD, S. HANSON. Front Row, l. .to R.: L. GRESETH, President,- J. Thompson, D. Deem, V. PETERSON, L YSTEBOE, Camera Club Are you interested in photography? It so, you will be interested in the Augsburg College Camera Club. This club has been formed for the purpose of serving those students who are looking for a deeper appreciation of photography and who are eager to learn more of the basic fundamentals of camera technique. This year the club flourished and grew under the capable leadership of Lyle Gre- seth, president, and Mr. Henry Bertness, advisor—both of whom are avid photogra- phy enthusiasts in their own right. Many interesting and informative programs were held, including a number of speakers from Eastman Kodak Company. This year, also two photography contests were held in which the members of the club submitted photography of their own. in the first contest, which was a very close one from the standpoint of iudging, Mr. Bertness and Howie Sortland won top honors. A display of the club’s talent was then presented in the display window in the Science Building, creating much inter- est and favorable comment among the students on campus. Premium Morket—2509-27th Ave. 50. Show less
Faculty L. PAUL SPOONER Instructor in Business Law JOHN M. STENSVAAG Professor of Old Testament and Christianity MERTON P. STROMMEN College Pastor and Assistant Professor of Christianity P. A. SVEEGGEN Professor of English AGNES B. TANGJERD Librarian ROY P. THELANDER Instructor in Biology JOHN... Show moreFaculty L. PAUL SPOONER Instructor in Business Law JOHN M. STENSVAAG Professor of Old Testament and Christianity MERTON P. STROMMEN College Pastor and Assistant Professor of Christianity P. A. SVEEGGEN Professor of English AGNES B. TANGJERD Librarian ROY P. THELANDER Instructor in Biology JOHN THUT Professor of Voice VERA THUT Instructor in Piano Show less
PHILLIP QUANBECK Minneapolis, Minnesota Graduated: Augsburg College, 195] Has accepted a call to serve the Lutheran Free Church Parish at Bagley, Minnesota. HOWARD SORTLAND Fargo, North Dakota Superior State T. C. University of New Mexico Graduated: Concordia College, 1948 Has accepted a call to... Show morePHILLIP QUANBECK Minneapolis, Minnesota Graduated: Augsburg College, 195] Has accepted a call to serve the Lutheran Free Church Parish at Bagley, Minnesota. HOWARD SORTLAND Fargo, North Dakota Superior State T. C. University of New Mexico Graduated: Concordia College, 1948 Has accepted a call to serve Lutheran Churches in Mora and Isle, Minnesota. RICHARD TORGERSON Minneapolis, Minnesota Gustavus Adolphus College Graduated: Augsburg College, 1947 Has accepted a call to serve in the Barton Parish of the Lutheran Free Church, Barton, North Dakota. Not Pictured: NORMAN BAKKEN Everett, Washington University of Washington Graduated: Augsburg College, 1947 Plans to serve as pastor of one of the Lutheran Parishes on the West Coast. Show less
Faculty KARL ERMISCH Prolessor Emeritus of Church History and German JOHN E. HANSON Instructor in History and Philosophy MELVIN A. HELLAND Professor of New Testament and Greek ROLAND J. HILDRETH Instructor in Economics and Business Administration H. N. HENDRICKSEN Professor Emeritus of History... Show moreFaculty KARL ERMISCH Prolessor Emeritus of Church History and German JOHN E. HANSON Instructor in History and Philosophy MELVIN A. HELLAND Professor of New Testament and Greek ROLAND J. HILDRETH Instructor in Economics and Business Administration H. N. HENDRICKSEN Professor Emeritus of History and Latin ALMA M. JENSEN Assistant Professor of Sociology J. VERNON JENSEN Instructor in Speech Debate Coach MIMI KINGSLEY Instructor in Spanish Show less
L. to R.; E. OLANDER, A. LAGESON, A. LARSON, H. LODAHL, P. RAZOOK. Drama Club The Drama Club has been formed on the Augsburg campus to give interested students the opportunity for self-expression in the field of drama. This is a club that has been growing here at school, and one that should gain... Show moreL. to R.; E. OLANDER, A. LAGESON, A. LARSON, H. LODAHL, P. RAZOOK. Drama Club The Drama Club has been formed on the Augsburg campus to give interested students the opportunity for self-expression in the field of drama. This is a club that has been growing here at school, and one that should gain in popularity in the fu- ture, for there is much potentional talent in this area around the campus. The club is open to anyone interested. The club meets twice monthly for the purpose of studying the area of drama and to discuss new plays which they are interested in presenting. Mr. Shoemaker began the year as the advisor to the group, followed later by Mr. Dahlen. A Christmas play for the all-school Christmas Party was one of the main features of the year. On other occasions, other one-act plays were presented throughout the year, and those who saw them were particularly interested in some of the fine character acting that was diSplayed. During the spring season, in the merry month of May, the Drama Club wound up its year’s activity by presenting plays before the student body of Augsburg on the speech room stage. Messenger Press—264 Cedar Avenue Show less
ATHLETICS A whistle blows, and your heart starts to beat a little bit faster, you move toward the edge of your seat, your muscles tense a bit in anticipation of the coming strug- gle—it’s another athletic contest! For the players it’s the culmination of many things gone before. It means long... Show moreATHLETICS A whistle blows, and your heart starts to beat a little bit faster, you move toward the edge of your seat, your muscles tense a bit in anticipation of the coming strug- gle—it’s another athletic contest! For the players it’s the culmination of many things gone before. It means long hours of arduous practice, the polishing up of old skills, the learning of new ones, the thrill of the conflict, the molding of new concepts as concerns cooperation and clean competition. It means making new, close friendships molded more compactly by a common cause, it means sweat, and work, the thrill of a hard fought contest, the second guessing of the dressing room, the final pleasure that comes with a game well played. To the fan, it means a chance to escape his monotonous existence for a time, a chance to “let himself go” for a while, to blow off steam, to cheer “his” team on. It means an emotional outburst now and then, a chance to air his gripes, the oppor- tunity to mix with a carefree, easy crowd in the stands. It means excitement for him too, refreshments, anticipation, happiness, sadness. It means laughing and crying and shouting till he is hoarse. It means a night of never-to-be-forgotten fun. This, then, is athletics—one of our great God-given American heritages! Show less
Freshmen Nurses SHIRLEY LEE Tagus, North Dakota DONNA LINDSTROM Duluth, Minnesota JOYCE MOVICK Holt, Minnesota WILMA MOVICK Holt, Minnesota EUNICE NELSON Underwood, Minnesota ARDELLE OLSON Cambridge, Minnesota RUTH PERRlN Minneapolis, Minnesota DORIS PETERSON Moose Lake, Minnesota NANCY SUN... Show moreFreshmen Nurses SHIRLEY LEE Tagus, North Dakota DONNA LINDSTROM Duluth, Minnesota JOYCE MOVICK Holt, Minnesota WILMA MOVICK Holt, Minnesota EUNICE NELSON Underwood, Minnesota ARDELLE OLSON Cambridge, Minnesota RUTH PERRlN Minneapolis, Minnesota DORIS PETERSON Moose Lake, Minnesota NANCY SUN NARBORG Esko, Minnesota LEONA UPHOFF Herman, Minnesota CAROL WEST ' Minneapolis, Minnesota The Freshmen Nurses from the Deaconess Hospital were again among those who were seen passing to and from classes on the campus during the fall semester. The weekend spent at Youth Camp at Medi— cine Lake together with many other school activities were excellent opportunities for making many friends and beginning to feel very much a part at the Augsburg family. in addition to classwork, which included lectures and laboratory work in various fields of science and in religion, the girls gave their enthusiastic support to numerous school functions. A float, bearing the slogan, “At-om Auggies, Conk Concordia,” which they entered in the Homecoming contest was a prize winner. Also several of the girls were active in the campaign to raise funds for Lutheran World Action. During the second semester, the prospective nurses had classes and ward experience at the hospital. Their preliminary training period was climaxed by the capping exercises held at Trinity Lutheran Church on March thirteenth. Deaconess Hospital—l5th Ave. 50. and E. 24th Street Show less
3n armory nf HENRY PEDER OPSETH 08904950) Long ago Callimachus said, "A good man never dies." In a striking way this seems true at the Artist and especially therefore, also, of Professor Opseth. Though his time wascancerned with other things than establishing himself as one not to be forgotten ... Show more3n armory nf HENRY PEDER OPSETH 08904950) Long ago Callimachus said, "A good man never dies." In a striking way this seems true at the Artist and especially therefore, also, of Professor Opseth. Though his time wascancerned with other things than establishing himself as one not to be forgotten (the thought was ab- horrent to him), the very nature of his work perpetuates his presence - in hundreds of lives and in many lands. Professor Opseth is not least among those who have shaped Augsburg College and who now enjoy this strange and wonderful kind of immortality. Those who song or played under his direction never went away quite the same as when they had come~the change being conditioned only by the students’ degree of receptivity and desire to grow. Something of life as seen through "Oppie‘s" temperament, fashioned by him in musical tones and illumined by the peculiar powers of sound and rhythm, infused the per- formers; and life for them became a richer experience. And now, living on this widened heri- zon, what may be rightly called "the Opseth heritage" inevitably is shared by all with whom his pupils associate and work. Fortunately, this goodly heritage fell not only to his students, his chair members. and his close friends; for his influence made its way into almost every area of college life at its finest. His interests were astonishingly wide, and he would devote himself quite as wholly to a dis- cussion of a relatively obscure subiect, or to playing a game of hittenball, as to an intense choir rehearsal or a class in Harmony. This fact of complete absorption in the matter at hand marked "Oppie" and, in a sense, epitomized his life: his protests against half-hearted efiert were a reflection of his own inability to undertake anything only half-heartedly. Evidences of his untiring service as Head of the Department of Music are not wanting. He is most immediately associated with the Augsburg College Chair; but the Chair is merely a single, though not insignificant flowering of the department in which he was the gum spirit for twenty-eight years. When one contemplates the growth and recognition which has come to the department, his work as a teacher and director, his success in assemhflnga mu- sic faculty of distinction, his influence upon the ministry at music within the Church. hb pest- tion as a leader in the field of choral music, the countless conferences. consultations and w with students and other friends who needed his help, discipline, inspiration. or W ment—who can number his works, and who can measure his statue? The prospect is M taking and endlessly challenging, yet giving one courage and. not least of all, a spirit at pre- found gratitude to God that “Oppie” devoted a life to his Art at Augsburg and new lives ea in all of us. Show less