Department Chairpersons 1977-78 Art ................................................. .. Philip Thompson Biology ............................................ .. Ralph Sulerud Business Administration, Economics ..... .. Edward Sabella Chemistry ........................................ .. Earl... Show moreDepartment Chairpersons 1977-78 Art ................................................. .. Philip Thompson Biology ............................................ .. Ralph Sulerud Business Administration, Economics ..... .. Edward Sabella Chemistry ........................................ .. Earl Alton ]ohn Holum (Acting—Semester 11] Education ........................................ .. Lauretta Pelton English ............................................ .. Catherine Nicholl and Richard Sargent Foreign Languages ............................. .. Gunta Rozentals Health 6' Physical Education ................ .. Ernie Anderson History ............................................ .. Richard Nelson Mathematics .................................... .. Beverly Durkee Music ............................................. .. Robert Karle’n Nursing ........................................... .. Donna Peterson Philosophy ....................................... .. Kenneth Bailey Physics ............................................ .. Kenneth Erickson Political Science ................................ .. Norma Noonan Psychology ....................................... .. Norman B. L. Ferguson Religion .......................................... ,. Philip Quanbeck Social Work ..................................... .. Edwina Hertzberg Sociology ......................................... .. Gordon Nelson ]erry Gerasimo (Acting—Semester 1) Speech ............................................ .. Raymond Anderson Division Heads Earl Alton. Natural Sciences and Mathematics Einar ]ohnson. Professional Studies Eugene Skibbe. Humanities Duane ]ohnson. Social and Behavioral Sciences Administration Oscar A. Anderson. President Charles S. Anderson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Glen W. ]ohnson. Vice President for Development Wayne D. Pederson, Acting Vice President for Finance and Management Marianne Sander. Vice President for Student Affairs 16 Show less
A. Luther Theological Seminary. and is considered one of the leading Reformation scholars in America. Dr. Anderson's self-adopted theme of faculty development pro- pelled him into an immediate intimacy with faculty members. During his first year he also became personally acquainted with the... Show moreA. Luther Theological Seminary. and is considered one of the leading Reformation scholars in America. Dr. Anderson's self-adopted theme of faculty development pro- pelled him into an immediate intimacy with faculty members. During his first year he also became personally acquainted with the curriculum, governance struc- tures, budgeting process, and the pressing academic needs of the college. The Dean was instrumental in shaping the new Mission State- ment, assisting the Task Force on Decision-Making, and in preparing for the North Central review. In keeping with the college's aim to serve new student populations, he has taken the lead in exploring possibilities for serving Native American students. The Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities relies heavily on the direction given it by an academic council, on which Dean Anderson has been especially active. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Charles Anderson takes an active interest in all college activities, also taking time to teach one course a year in church history. We are confident that the academic development of Augsburg College is in good hands. Augsburg College Reaccredited by North Central Every ten years the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools reviews academic institutions within this region to determine whether accreditation shall be renewed for another decade. The importance of the review lay not only in the year-long self- study which gathered all pertinent data regarding the college, but also in the design of the review itself. The college was asked to state clearly its mission. to define its long-range goals, to describe its current annual objectives. and to report the progress being made toward their achieve- ment over the period of a year. Augsburg College had involved itself in these same processes on a continuing basis as part of a sound management program. In the light of the data. the review team examined the validity of the college‘s operation in terms of its stated aims and objectives. The recommendation of the review team and the examining panel was to grant unqualified renewal of accreditation. The final paragraph of the report reads as follows: “The visiting team recommends that Augsburg College be continued as an accredited baccalaureate degree—granting institution with a review visit in 10 years. This recom- mendation is based upon awareness of, commitment to, and support for the mission of the college as demon- strated by a core of dedicated leaders. Show less
Strong Year Financially The satisfaction of completing another fiscal year with a surplus is admittedly gratifying. The Board of Regents has not only mandated a balanced budget but also taken the position that an operating reserve equal to 2 percent of the total opera- tional budget shall be... Show moreStrong Year Financially The satisfaction of completing another fiscal year with a surplus is admittedly gratifying. The Board of Regents has not only mandated a balanced budget but also taken the position that an operating reserve equal to 2 percent of the total opera- tional budget shall be established for emergencies and leaner years. Equally gratifying, however, was that by careful management and college-wide cooperation, the institution weathered two conditions which threatened a negative effect on the operation. The first was reduced tuition income, resulting from a lower enrollment than was anticipated. The second was the unexpected rise in energy costs, which increased 25 percent during the past year. By diligently examining the month-to-month operating income and expenses, and expeditiously taking appropriate action, we are able to report another satisfactory year financially. The income received from increased gifts and grants enabled us to generate a modest surplus. It is obvious that an independent college, because it is not funded by tax revenues, must find its resources in essentially two areas: tuition and gifts or grants. If it were not for resources above and beyond tuition dollars paid, Augsburg College could not continue to flourish. The composite of gifts and grants of all kinds and from all sources is known at Augsburg College as the Annual Fund. In 1976-77 the total contributed gift income from all sources for restricted and unre— stricted used amounted to $2,985,735, a 15 percent increase over the previous year. Wayne Pederson, Acting Vice Presi- dent for Finance and Management A large portion of this came to Augsburg College for the support of student financial aid, largely through federal and state scholarship and grant programs. The Minnesota Private College Contract program is evidence of our state's desire to assist in the education of its residents at private institutions. The business community of Minnesota and the American Luth- eran Church continue to show their confidence in private higher education through annual support. These “living endowments” are indispensable to our institutional well—being. A mark of confidence in any educational institution is the measure in which its “products” support its continuation. Augsburg College does not have a large group of alumni by the usual standards, for only in the past two to three decades has it graduated classes of any considerable size. The current president has signed more diplomas at Augsburg College in 14 years than all other presidents combined since 1869. The average age of our alumni is only 32 years. But numbers of the alumni have little to do with quality, and the past four years have proven the loyalty of our graduates in terms of willing- ness to help in the support of the college. Thanks to the Bush Foundation, over the past four years, challenges to donate to Augsburg have been issued our alumni. The grants were conditioned by increases in dollars and donors. A total of $245,000 has been “earned” by our graduates from 1973-1977 through the Bush Challenge, climaxed this year in a $70,000 grant by virtue of both parents and alumni exceeding their giving goals. A hearty thanks is due to all graduates, former students and parents, as well as staff members and volunteers, for a record which has demonstrated the confi- dence our “products” have in Augsburg College The college‘s stewardship responsibility is to use all of these resources as wisely as possible so that the quality of education received directly by the student can be maintained and improved. “...the aim of the college is to help students understand the Christian faith as relevant for their own experi— ence and [for participation in and commitment to the role of the Christian community in the modern world. " Show less
Dear Friends of Augsburg We are pleased to report that the events of the past year have strengthened our conviction that Augsburg College is moving forward with confidence in its mission of service as a Christian liberal arts college, located in the heart of a livable urban community. We are... Show moreDear Friends of Augsburg We are pleased to report that the events of the past year have strengthened our conviction that Augsburg College is moving forward with confidence in its mission of service as a Christian liberal arts college, located in the heart of a livable urban community. We are confident that our lead— ership team is well qualified and capable of applying imagination and creativity to our college’s present and future needs. Financial support from alumni, friends, the corporate community and the church fosters renewed faith in our ability to provide quality education. Community leadership, through the Renewal Fund, has affirmed its confidence in Augsburg College as a valued asset in our metropolitan community. A special section on the Renewal Fund begins on Page 12. Evaluation and reaccreditation of the college by the North Central Association has reaffirmed that the goals and purposes of Augsburg College are carefully planned and carried out. To speak of the achievements of Augsburg College in this report, we of course recognize the capable faculty and dedicated staff, the splendid student body and Board of Regents, who collectively comprise the college’s most valuable asset—its people. Finally, in the words of Thomas Macaulay, we live and work with “a cheerful confidence in the mercy of God,” who alone can establish the work of our hands. To all who share our confi- dence, we submit this report and extend our sincere gratitude for their effort and support in the past year. Confidently yours, §\ \N ‘ stka Clayton L. LeFevere Chairman of the Board of Regents Oscar A. Anderson President Wm. Charles S. Anderson Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College l. to 1‘. Clayton l.. LeFevere, Chairman of the Board of Regents, Dr. Charles S. Anderson, Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Dean of the College, and Dr. Oscar A, AtithI‘SOt't, President Show less
Summary Statement of Current Funds Revenue, Expenditures 8: Transfers (Condensed from the Certified Audit) For the Year Ended May 31. 1977 With Comparative Figures for 1976 Revenues 1977 1976 Tuitions 8: Fees ............................................................................. .. $3,993... Show moreSummary Statement of Current Funds Revenue, Expenditures 8: Transfers (Condensed from the Certified Audit) For the Year Ended May 31. 1977 With Comparative Figures for 1976 Revenues 1977 1976 Tuitions 8: Fees ............................................................................. .. $3,993,380 $3,840,399 Government Grants ° ...................................................................... .. 678,224 618,123 Private Gifts 8: Grants .................................................................... .. 771,608 973,223 Auxiliary Enterprises Income 9 ......................................................... .. 1,656,656 1,678,635 Other Sources .............................................................................. .. 379,668 286,506 Total Revenues .............................................................. .. $7 479 536 697,396,886 Expenditures & Transfers Educational & General Expenditures ................................................ .. $4,544,852 $4,513,415 Scholarships & Grants” .................................................................. .. 952,519 1.059.487 Auxiliary Enterprise Expenditures ................................................... .. 1,330,094 1 ,350. 189 Debt Service Expense .................................................................... .. 496,732 492,434 Transfers to Other Funds“ .............................................................. .. 104,357 79,995 Grantor Refunds ........................................................................... .. 4.023 Restricted Current Fund Receipts in Excess of Transfers to Revenue .................................................. .. [13,178! 410,361 Total Expenditures & Transfers ......................................... .. $7,419,399 Net Increase [Decrease] in Current Fund Balances ........................................................................ .. $ 60,137 Show less
Year in Review “The mission ofAugsburg College . to educate students through a distim— tive combination of commitment to the Christian faith. the liberal arts and excellence in academic pmgmm.” College’s Mission Studied and Restated* During the past year, one of our key institutional initiatives... Show moreYear in Review “The mission ofAugsburg College . to educate students through a distim— tive combination of commitment to the Christian faith. the liberal arts and excellence in academic pmgmm.” College’s Mission Studied and Restated* During the past year, one of our key institutional initiatives was to update, re-examine and confirm the mission statement of Augsburg College. A task force, chaired by Dean Charles S. Anderson, was formed with representatives of faculty, regents and students. This group arduously studied the current docu- ments pertaining to the goals and objectives of the college and measured them against the present and future challenges confronting private higher education. After a series of working drafts and discussions and months of self-examination, incisive evaluation, and qualitative investigation, a final statement was adopted by the faculty. The Board of Regents, at its meeting early last summer, approved the statement as a description of the character and mission of Augsburg College. The salient points in this document are: 1. A continuing commitment to academic excellence. 2. The liberal arts character of the college. 3. The Christian dimension of the college. 4. The quality of education provided by a metropolitan context. The long-range goals of Augsburg College are being shaped in accordance with a clear under- *l)tll‘ti0nS oi the mission hittil'lllt‘lll vnv- iltttliv‘vl throughout this annual tt‘lwt‘l (Inim'mvt thi‘ completi- mission stutumwnt tilt ll\ tttilll'll‘ [mm thr- President's with w Kit‘stwnH.11r'1‘wiitfhiswut 11F," standing of what the institution can and must do to carry out its essential mission as a four-year, liberal arts college of the American Lutheran Church, located in Minneapolis. It should be noted that the Mission Statement specifically declares, “the college offers itself as an educational resource for a variety of new student populations.” This is clearly one of the challenges Augs- burg College faces in the years ahead as an educational institution preparing to meet the changing needs of future students. Because of our mission and location, we confidently believe few institutions are presented with as many opportunities to serve as is Augsburg College. Careful Flaming Assures Future For the past several years, Augsburg College has been endeavoring to design a comprehensive framework for planning the future course of the college. A planning office was created and a director was appointed to assist the President in this process. A College Planning Council, representing all facets of the college community, was appointed to advise the President on long-range and annual goals, termed “initiatives.” The College Planning Council, through the President, recommended to the Board that the college focus its planning energies and resources during the next half decade in the direction of ——reaffirming Christian ideals of the college's heritage ——planning for faculty and staff development —developing new programs compatible with the college’s mission —stabilizing enrollment at present levels -—maintaining and upgrading the college’s physical plant —expanding available financial resources The future for Augsburg College, despite formidable problems such as inflation and declining population, can be faced with confidence. The institution will maintain its unique character, wisely allocate its re- sources, plan carefully for anticipated conditions, and remain open to new opportunities for service to society. Few colleges have as many possibilities as Augsburg. The chal- lenge will be to choose wisely and confidently those opportunities which are consistent with the nature and mission of Augsburg College, and which will inspire confidence in the quality of education the college can provide. Hi‘wgittiiw int:- I i'm mm". ‘ti’J/JL‘ a; w ‘ 'iiiiw‘twri Lynn" w i5} 2 w \ iiiii‘ inn .'*7tiit.wn, at. New Academic Dean Dr. Charles S. Anderson was installed as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College on September 10,1976. Dean Anderson holds degrees from St. Olaf College, Luther Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary, and has done post-doctoral studies at universities in this country and abroad. He comes to Augsburg with a broad background of teaching and administrative experience. For 15 years he served as professor of church history at Show less
Cements on Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheet 1. 10 The increase in restricted cash from 1976 to 1977 was due primarily to a substantial increase in the level of uninvested cash in the Retirement of Indebtedness funds at year-end of about $48,000 and a substantial decrease in... Show moreCements on Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheet 1. 10 The increase in restricted cash from 1976 to 1977 was due primarily to a substantial increase in the level of uninvested cash in the Retirement of Indebtedness funds at year-end of about $48,000 and a substantial decrease in unloaned cash in the National Direct Student Loan funds of $23,000. . Short-term investments shows an increase of $525,000 which resulted from a better than average collection of student accounts and the receipt of Renewal Fund gifts paying off a large interfund loan from 1976, the net excess current funds revenue of $66,000, and an increase in deferred revenues and refundable deposits from students. . The increase in the level of accounts payable at year-end is primarily due to the incurrence of initial project costs for the construction of the new music/classroom building. The completed project is expected to cost $2,100,000. . Payroll taxes and accruals comprise mainly accrued salaries and related benefits for faculty who are paid in twelve installments but who have fulfilled their contracts as of May 31. Other primary items included are withheld payroll taxes awaiting deposit, self-funded unemployment compensation. and accrued liability for interest on bonded indebtedness. . US. Government Grants Refundable represents the capital contributions made to the National Defense Student Loan Fund adjusted for income earned and losses incurred since its inception. Under present legislation the capital contributed by the federal government is returnable though there are no current plans to recall the contributions. Fund balances-restricted represent the total equity position of all restricted funds which must be expended for the specific purposes as expressed by the donor. . Fund balances-unrestricted represents the total equity position of the college which is without restriction. The detail of these fund positions is as follows: Unrestricted Current $ 92,710 Loan Funds 22,218 Endowment Funds 149,971 Annuity Funds 277,547 Unexpended Plant Funds 189,312 Renewal & Replacement 15,000 Net Investment in Plant 7,174,254 8. Government grants of $678,224 represents 9 percent of the college’s current fund revenues. A distribution of its usage follows: Student Aid 41% Special Projects 13% General Academic Program 42% Administrative Costs 4% 9. Revenues from the operation of the various auxiliary enterprise units of $1,656,656 represents 22 percent of current fund revenues. Its sources are as follows: Food Services 34% Bookstore 17% j—Student Center Fees 5% Other 5% Student Housing 39% 10. Expenditures for scholarships and grants decreased as a result of a lower enrollment during 1977 than in 1976. 11. Transfers to other funds represent funds moved to other funds for capital improvements, retire- ment of indebtedness and special restricted fund projects specified by donors. Show less
Renewal Report In the mid-1970s, Augsburg’s leadership recognized the necessity to upgrade facilities to better serve future students, for continued finan- cial vitality depended in large part upon earned income from tuition and fees. The commitment to this critical fact required a thoughtful,... Show moreRenewal Report In the mid-1970s, Augsburg’s leadership recognized the necessity to upgrade facilities to better serve future students, for continued finan- cial vitality depended in large part upon earned income from tuition and fees. The commitment to this critical fact required a thoughtful, yet imaginative, solution. Responding to this, Augsburg initiated a carefully-conceived program to invest $4.8 million to upgrade major portions of its campus. The projects for this program are as follows: A. replace four inadequate structures used by the music department with a new music/ classroom building B. renovate and upgrade five existing academic facilities C. complete the women’s physical education accom- modations in Si Melby Hall D. create a barrier—free campus accessible to all students The funding plan for this $4.8 million program is the largest fund- raising campaign ever developed in the college’s 108-year history. Aptly titled the Renewal Fund, it has now surpassed $3 million in gifts and pledges and there is real optimism about raising the balance by May, 1978. Highlights of the Renewal Fund during this past year included: 1. The receipt of a $340,000 Bush Challenge grant. 2. The emergence of a strong community volunteer corps of 35 businessmen working on behalf of Augsburg. 3. Active and dedicated partici- pation by key alumni leaders and volunteers. 4. Regents gifts exceeding $500,000. 5. Parents Division surpassing its $100,000 goal. 6. Community support exceed- ing $2,000,000. 7. Groundbreaking on the new music/ classroom building. The timetable of projects during the next three to four years will bring dramatic change to the Augsburg College campus and meet the needs of faculty and students. At a period in its history when it has established its academic credentials, stabilized its enrollment, achieved reasonable financial strength, received financial support throughout the local community and upgraded its facilities through the Renewal Fund, Augsburg is pre- paring to face the future with enthusiasm and a renewed ability to serve. Of this we are confident. 13 Show less
Description of the College Augsburg College is Minneapolis’ only four-year, private, liberal arts college. Affiliated with the American Lutheran Church, it is dedicated to the education of the traditional and non-traditional students indigenous to its urban location. Accreditation Augsburg... Show moreDescription of the College Augsburg College is Minneapolis’ only four-year, private, liberal arts college. Affiliated with the American Lutheran Church, it is dedicated to the education of the traditional and non-traditional students indigenous to its urban location. Accreditation Augsburg College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and its accreditation was renewed during the 1976-77 academic year. Table of Contents Letter to the Friends of Augsburg College Year in Review Strong Year Financially Balance Sheet Financial Summary Financial Footnotes Five-year Comparison Renewal Fund Project Highlights of 1976-77 . North Central renews College’s accreditation New Academic Dean assumes position Renewal Fund reaches $3.0 Million Annual Fund increases mark by 15 percent Alumni win fourth consecutive Bush Challenge Grant Augsburg College NOW December 1977 Volume 41, Number 4 Augsburg College NOW is published seven times a year in February, April, June, September, October, November and December by Augsburg College, 731—213t Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454. Second class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Show less
l‘her wonder what they’re doing today? Now you can find out —\\1‘th our new 1977 Alumni Directory. available to alumni only. This concise directory features the name. occupation. business and home addresses and phone numbers of ull living alumni. Old friends can be found in three dif- ferent... Show morel‘her wonder what they’re doing today? Now you can find out —\\1‘th our new 1977 Alumni Directory. available to alumni only. This concise directory features the name. occupation. business and home addresses and phone numbers of ull living alumni. Old friends can be found in three dif- ferent categories: ulphulx‘ticul. gm- graphicul and class your. Limited printimg—only those direc- toriesm‘dcrcd in udvuiicc will be printed. Reservations for this invuluiihlc i‘cf- crcncc bunk tire being' accepted N( )\\'. Augsburg College NOW September 1977 Page 7 Directory near completion College and University Press. which is publishing the Alumni DirectOry. has almost completed the verifi- cation of names and addresses This verification is based on cards alumni completed and returned. which are followed up by a phone call from College and University Press. Several people have contacted Augsburg to give information to or get information about the direc- tory, Although we are able to answer your questions or forward the information to College and University Press. it would be easier to contact them directly on the toll free number listed above (all our publisher: Toll Free 1 (800) 336-3724 The directory Will be available in both a soft cover and deluxe hard bound edition Delivery is expected in November. 1977 Homecoming Schedule Friday, November 4. 1977 3.00am. . -7 Coffee Reception - everyone invited 9:20-10:20a.m. Class session I. Alumni and parents are invited to these sessions 10:30 - 10:50 am. Homecoming Chapel Service 11:00-12:00p.m. Class Session II. Teaching at all sessions will be shared by alumni who were interviewed in Telling Tales Out of School together with the Augsburg Faculty 12:15- 1:15 pm. Luncheon in College Center. all alumni and parents are invited. Reservations requested. 1:30— 2:20 pm. Dr. David Wood will lead a discussion of his book Telling Tales Out of School, (see review on page 4.) 2:30 — 3:30 pm. Class Session III. In all three sessions. special classes will be given in by all departments. 6:30 pm. Hall of Fame Awards Dinner - College Center - Receiving the award — Gerald Person - '39 - Professor of Education. San Diego State. CA. Stanford Nelson - ‘43 - Football Coach 8. Teacher. Anoka High School. MN. Clair Strommen - ‘46 — Owner. Strommen & Asso- ciates. St. Paul. MN. David Dillon - '50 — Coach/teacher. Deceased R. Luther Olson - '56 - Big 10 basketball coach. University of Iowa Dan Anderson - '65 — Pro basketball player. In- surance agent. Strommen & Associates. St. PauI,MN. 8:00 pm. Student Talent Show and Auction — Si Melby Hall Chindalndnsschokushn) H. Theodore Grindal. a 1976 gradu- ate. was awarded the Augsburg Alumni Scholarship for 1977-78. The scholarship will assist him in his second year at the University of Minnesota Law School. Ted graduated cum laude trom Augsburg. and in addition to com» pleting his first year in law school. will serve as campaign manager for Secretary of State Joan Growe's re~e|ection campaign in 1978. In 1976-77 he worked as the Minnea- polis Tribune‘s election model coordinator in conjunction with Minnesota Poll. The scholarship is given by the Augsburg Alumni Association and recipients are chosen by members of the Alumni Board. Funds for this scholarship were raised at the Alumni Cabaret held April 22. 1977. In the future. more than one scholarship Will be awarded if funds are available. The scholarship presentation will be made at the Homecoming Brunch. Nov. 5. Saturday, November 5, 1977 Rehearsal for alumni choir - Music Hall Auditorium The Reverend Dr, Norman G. Anderson '39 v senior pastor St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. For 23 years. he has ministered uniquely through a devotional sign~off program on KSTP-TV “Power For Tomorrow." He has also authored two books Power For Tomorrow and The Linguist. Dr. Berntsen‘s specialty is the Dialects Director of Medical Education. Director. Clinical Continuing Education Center and Community Health Medic Training Proiect Director ‘ at Phoenix Indian Medical Center He spent two years in Monrowa. Liberia as training director of the J.F.K. Medical Center ecoming Brunch. The 25 and 50 year classes Will be especially honored at this time. Football game - Augsburg vs. Gustavus » Parade rgasbord begins (you Will not have to stand in 9:00 am. 10:00 am. Honor Convocation — Receiving the award: Priceless Ingredient. Dr. Maxine Berntsen '57 - of India. Leland Fairbanks MD. '53 - Alumni Choirwill sing 11:15 am. Rom 1:30 pm. Stadium 4:30 pm. Smo line since we have a numbering system.) Reunion Classes who are meeting for the Smorgas- bord will meet in the alumni lounge at. Time Class Hosts/Hostesses 5:30 1942 Mrs. Verlinda Huus Mrs. Marvin Benson 5:45 1947 Charlotte Carlsen. Marge Torgerson Guil Parsons. Sy Nelson. Maria Sandness & Glen Person 6:15 1967 Dr. Ron Ferguson Barb Hanson Diane Ristrom 6:30 1972 Kathy Tilderqmst Davtd Christiansen 6:45 1962 Marilyn Gronner Fred Halvorsen Rev. Harry Kleven The classes of 1932. 1937. 1957 will be havmg reunions. SpeCIIic plans were not available at press time. Watch for the Homecoming brochure 9:00 Homecoming Dance - College Center Commons - Students. Parents. 8. Alumni inVited Show less
Augsburg College NOW/September.1977/Page 8 Kloppen II()])(’.\' I0 hz'flr’r I‘(’('()l'(/ 70 report to camp by Steve Wehrenberg Class of1978 in his second year at Augsburg. head coach Al Kloppen expected 70 players reporting to fall camp. including 25 lettermen from last season’s squad which posted... Show moreAugsburg College NOW/September.1977/Page 8 Kloppen II()])(’.\' I0 hz'flr’r I‘(’('()l'(/ 70 report to camp by Steve Wehrenberg Class of1978 in his second year at Augsburg. head coach Al Kloppen expected 70 players reporting to fall camp. including 25 lettermen from last season’s squad which posted a 1-8 overall record. Kloppen hopes to improve his teams record this year On offense. Mark Moksnes (Jr.— Robbinsdale) will lead the Auggies at quarterback. He replaces Gary Austin. the only member gone from last season's starting backfield The left—handed Moksnes started several games last year when Austin was injured. Three lettermen running backs re— turn including regulars Paul Holm— quist (Sr—Burnsville) and co-cap— tain Keith Williams (Sr.-Philade|— phia. Pa). who led the Auggies in rushing yardage the past two seasons. Williams. with a strong arm. has also filled in at quarter- back the last two seasons. The other returning letterman is Jim Pappas (Sr—Albert Lea). a starter in 1974-75 who missed last season because of an injured ankle. Veterans Dan McMurchie (So.-Mpis. Edison) and Mike Mourning (So-Prior Lake) are seeking more playing time. and Duke Lachniski. a quick tailback who transferred from Montana State. will press for a starting place in the backfield. All of last year‘s regular interior linemen. except tackle Al Meester (Sr.-Edina-West). have graduated. Returning lettermen. Joe Miller (So—Mpls. Central). a part-time starter last year. and Paul Pearson (Jr-Richfield). will compete for one tackle spot. Center Steve Behling (So—Robbinsdale) and guard Steve Molencamp (Sq.- Spring Lake Park), both lettermen. are also seeking starting roles. Still. transfer students Steve Brandes, Bob Eagan and Tim Clark are expected to challenge all the veteran interior linemen. There are five returning lettermen receivers. but a replacement is needed for last year's leading pass catcher. tight end Steve Eckstein. who graduated. Only one veteran tight end returns. letterman Lyle Hansemann (Sr-Mpls. Lutheran). At the Wide receiver spots, there is tough competition between return; ing starters Torn Hendrickson (Jr.- Paynesville) and Tom Bramwell (Sr.-B|oomington Jefferson). and letterman Eric Lukes (So—West St. Paul Sibley). the fastest player on the squad last season. Co-cap- tain Steve Gustafson (Sr-Bloom- ington Kennedy). who started at both wide receiver and defensive back last year. is also available, though he will probably concen- trate on defense. Twelve lettermen return to the de- fensive unit. including six starters. Back anchoring the middle of the defensive line is nose guard Keith Nelson (Sr.-Kellog). who was voted last year's MVP by the team. Nelson also won All-MlAC honorable men- tion. Ends Mark Lewis (Jr.-West St. Paul Sibley) and Chuck Rath (So-Coon Rapids) also return. as well as last year's outstanding freshman, tackle Kevin lacarella. Tom Trautwein (Sr-Brooklyn Cen- ter). the reigning heavyweight champion of the Midwest Regional Armwrestling Tournament. in his first year out for football. is a can- didate for the remaining tackle spot. Both regular linebackers from last season. Don Spading and co- captain Ron Robinson graduated. Jeff Book (Sr.-Mp|s. South). a regular at both fullback and line- backer last season will stick to defense and fill the position left by Robinson. Lettermen Scott Hanus (Jr.-Spring Lake Park) and John Brett (So.-Richfield). along with veterans Dirk Wells (Sn-Spring Lake Park) and Jeff Swenson (Jr.— Mpls. South) will vie for the other linebacking spot. in the defensive backfield. only strong safety Joel Manthei has graduated. Regulars Jim Pres- tholdt (Sr-Dawson). George McCullum (Sr.—Rosemount). and Gustafson are all back. Com- peting for a starting position are lettermen Paul Niess (So-Albert Lea) and Rick Hendrickson (Jr.- Paynesville). twin brother of wide receiver Tom Hendrickson. Bob Jensen. (So.—Brainerd) a veteran from last year's squad is also avail- able. and so is Mark Lamberty (Jr-Northfield). who lettered last year as a running back. Another candidate is Steve Wehrenberg (Sr.-Rosemount), who started at cornerback in 1975 but sat out last season. An important loss from last year's squad is kicker Mark Strandemo. who handled the Auggie kicking and punting duties for the past three years. Reserve quarterback Rog Schwartz is on hand to replace Strandemo. New assistant football coaches electd Jim Haugen Dick Borstad has returned after a two year absence to coach the offensive line for coach Kloppen‘s football team. His previous coach- ing experience includes five years as head coach at the University of Minnesota at Morris ('62-‘68). (two years as assistant coach at North Dakota State Universityr('67-'68). three years as head coach at Macalester College ('69-'71). and one year as offensive line coach at Augsburg ('75). in addition to coaching, the University of Minne- sota graduate ('58) will teach health at Augsburg this year while pursuing a Ph.D. in health educa- tion at the U. of M. Soccer team seeks title by Steve Wehrenberg Class of1978 Head coach Rolf Eriksen. in his quest to recapture the WAC soccer crown that eluded Augsburg last season (for the first time in three years.) has the task of .trimming his squad down from over 40 players by the season's start this fall. Assisting him is medical stu- dent Jim Agre. a former All-MlAC player at Augsburg from 1969—1971 and coach during the 1974-75 championship seaSOns. Agre re- cently acquired his coaching certi- ficate from the United States Soccer Association. Five regulars are gone from last year's squad which posted a 10—5-2 overall record. Sorer missed will be last season's two hard working captains. forward Darcy Debing and halfback Phil Olson. who graduated. Both won All—MIAC honors for their performances. and Debing led the team in scor- ing each of the previous two seasons. Also graduated are forward Mark Sterling. halfback Scott Carlson and goalie Ken Hagen. Finding an experienced goalie .may be diffi- cult since reserve Scott Vaillen- court, who replaced the injured Hagen for much of last season. is not returning to Augsburg this fall. Scoring. though, will be no prob- lem for the Auggies. Returning are a host of high scoring forwards. including ‘ c‘oiiiap'taianeméler (Sr.-So. St. Paul). an all-conference player in 1975. Dori Potter (Jr.- Burnsville). second in scoring to Debing last year. and Peter Jen- kins (Jr.—Bloomington Jefferson). Jim Haugen will coach defensive secondary for the Auggies this season. A graduate of Augsburg. he coached linebackers here from 1973-75. in addition he coached football at Minneapolis South High School for 17 years including 10 as head coach. He continues to coach swimming and teach at South while assisting at Augsburg. He holds an MA. degree in mathe- matics from Western Michigan University. Potter and Jenkins were all- conference last year. Lettermen Gary Dahle (Jr.-|rondale) and Bill Garner (Jr.-Richfield) are also back at forward. Dahle can play halfback as well and may team up with returning lettermen Jerry Jackson (80.— Richfield). Mike Kennedy (Jr.— Richfield) and Rick Sienkiewicz (Jr.-Burnsville) at that position. Defensively the Auggies should be strong. Regulars Pat Haar (Sr.- Aberdeen. SD) and co-captain Dan Olsen (Sr.-Bloomington Lincoln). who received All-MIAC honors last year. return at fullback. along with lettermen Scott Langguth (Sr.— Minnehaha Academy). Tom Win- gard (Sr.-Anoka) and Rob LeFleur (So-Coon Rapids). In addition to the twelve returning lettermen. Eriksen expects to rely on several talented freshmen to fill out his 20-man roster. High hopes for volleyball squad the. Augsburg Collega'wneybulb‘hr team has enjoyed several success— ful seasons under head coach Mary Timm. Having qualified for the Regional Tournament three times in as many years. the Auggies have also placed high in the Minne- sota State Tournament. The season starts in late Septem- ber, and coach Timm hopes to have recruited some freshmen with height and skill. “St. Catherine's and Gustavus we expect to have very strong teams." said Timm. “The large schools should also muster pretty good teams. but we plan to be right in there." Though the loss of seniors Shari Lee and Paula Fevold. as well as several veterans. the pre-season roster showed a young team with potential for another successful season. augsburg college now Second Class Postage Paid at Minneapolis. Minn. st1odv3flNtH S 3Av HtLl L96“ sun 3 8“ “339N'00 dI1IHd i [less NH ghhahlo Show less