, PRESIDENTS MESSHGE XWM d paw/peddle N ONE of his great novels, Dostoyewsky makes the remark that often the sacrificial service which God requires of a young man is not that he engage in some enterprise of special danger but that he apply himself diligently to his studies for five or six years. It... Show more, PRESIDENTS MESSHGE XWM d paw/peddle N ONE of his great novels, Dostoyewsky makes the remark that often the sacrificial service which God requires of a young man is not that he engage in some enterprise of special danger but that he apply himself diligently to his studies for five or six years. It might at times be easier to go off to the wars, risking one’s life in the front lines of battle; or even—for the more spiritually inclined—to set out for some distant and dangerous mission field. But God asks faithfulness to present duty in preference to the doing of seemingly more heroic deeds. He sees the needs of humanity in larger perspective, and marshals His forces accordingly. Pumpkins can be grown in a single summer. Oaks grow to maturity only after many years. This is a well—worn comparison, but it expresses a truth which does not grow old. The educational process requires concentration of effort, stern self-disci— pline, patient intellectual application stretching over years. Students of today, however, are faced with countless distractions and temptations to slovenly thinking and careless dissipation of irrecoverable energy. And many succumb. Even the receipt of a diploma does not guarantee that one has really survived. Is it worth while to endure the difficulties incident to the securing of a college education, and possibly to going on for a year or two of graduate study? Does it pay to lay the intellectual foundations of life securely? Our answer ought not be given in terms of personal or pecuniary reward but in terms of the resultant service to mankind made possible. Augsburg aims to be the kind of school where young people are challenged to enter whole—heartedly into the high discipline of a thorough preparation for Christian life—service. The biennial publication of an Augsburgz'an should find its abiding value in recording a glimpse of a student generation enroute toward this goal. BERNHARD CHRISTENSEN. Show less
4L._4_~r. _.__ AUGSBURG COLLEGE CHOIR OFFICERS OF THE CHOIR LAWRENCE GUDMESTAD ARTHUR KNUDSON BERNELL BORSTAD LESTER JOHNSON RICHARD JACOBSON Fz'm/ Soprano: Andland, Sigfrid Borstad, Berncll Borstad, Florence Helm, Helen Johnson, Adelaide Olmii, Elaine Olson, Solveig Tinscth, Jonctte Firrt Altar... Show more4L._4_~r. _.__ AUGSBURG COLLEGE CHOIR OFFICERS OF THE CHOIR LAWRENCE GUDMESTAD ARTHUR KNUDSON BERNELL BORSTAD LESTER JOHNSON RICHARD JACOBSON Fz'm/ Soprano: Andland, Sigfrid Borstad, Berncll Borstad, Florence Helm, Helen Johnson, Adelaide Olmii, Elaine Olson, Solveig Tinscth, Jonctte Firrt Altar Anderson, Hazel Erickson, Eunice Hagen. Irene Johnson. Eldom Oudul, Mildred Sehroder,1ngn First Tenor; Knudsen, Arthur Kronstad, Ingolf PER SONNEL Moen, Clayton Tjon, Wendell Second Tenor: Chalmers, Robert Gudmcstad, Lawrence Rasmussen, Lawrence Rydquist, Lawrence Firrl Barre: Jacobson, Richard Johnson, Curtis Strommen, Luther Tungscth, Erling Second Soprano: Anne, Ruth Glendinning, Venoy chen, Ruth Nunclahl, Clarice . . President Vice—President . Secretary Ti'cmurer Librarian Skolness, Marjorie Stenberg, Synnovc Torvick. Thora Tweed, Mildred Second [ll/or Emberson, Thelma Lovaas, Evelyn Melhus, Muriel Olson, Evelyn Sydness, Esther Urncss, Claudia Second Bdrm Andland, Arthur Gisselquist, Clement Johnson, Lester Olson, Grant Quanbeck, Russell Sorenson, Harry 59 Show less
: AUGSBIIRG ‘l COLLEGE AND SEMINAR? l l MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA i “The work is all done on the basis of Christianity. The students who come are , invited to take up their college work with the distinct understanding that the ‘ L, Christian spirit is determining in all things. The entire program of... Show more: AUGSBIIRG ‘l COLLEGE AND SEMINAR? l l MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA i “The work is all done on the basis of Christianity. The students who come are , invited to take up their college work with the distinct understanding that the ‘ L, Christian spirit is determining in all things. The entire program of the school, curricular and extra—curricular, and the discipline thought wise in order to make possible the carrying out of this program, spring from the aim to see all things ‘through the eyes of Christ.’ ” (From the catalog.) A Lutheran coeducational Liberal Arts College. The Theological Seminary of the Lutheran Free Church. Strategically located, with cultural advantages and employment opportunities. Our purpose—to develop Christian leadership. Write for catalog and further information BERNHARD CHRISTENSEN, PRESIDENT qua , «E- , Schummers School Serme Custom Laundry i 813 LUMBER EXCHANGE lL Minneapolis, Minnesota . it Good Positions . . . Good CLEANERS_LAUNDERERS Teachers . . . Good Scrv1ce DYERS ‘ Member National Association 4 Teachers’ Agencies . ‘ Western address: 1003 Lloyd Building 1501 Fourth Avenue sourh ll Seattle, Washington MAIN 7311 l ll ‘1' III ‘ 94 Show less
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46 Top row: Weltzin, Mostrum, Eilertson, Strom Second row: Benson, Sonsteng, Horne, Neve, Holey Bottom row: Heikkincn, Haugland, Wold, Nelson DEBATE INTEREST in forensics rose to a new high during the past season, showing an increase in both the number of debaters and the number of debates. Every... Show more46 Top row: Weltzin, Mostrum, Eilertson, Strom Second row: Benson, Sonsteng, Horne, Neve, Holey Bottom row: Heikkincn, Haugland, Wold, Nelson DEBATE INTEREST in forensics rose to a new high during the past season, showing an increase in both the number of debaters and the number of debates. Every participant was given an opportunity to take part in several debates, and a large group competed in decision debates during the season. The proposition for the year was: “Resolved that the Federal government cease to use public funds for the purpose of stimulating industry.” Under the guidance of John Acker, the squad participated in tournaments at Moorhead, Min- nesota, St. Thomas College in St. Paul, and a tournament at Winfield, Kansas. The prospects for next season are promising, and should make it possible for many more men and women to profit from the enriching experiences of forensic competition. Show less
4__“, _-_4.;_4 Top row: Wold, Hobei’g, Sidney, l-Iauglnnd Bottom row: Quanbeck, Albertson, Oudal, Gordon THE AUGSBURG STUDENT SOCIETY WITHOUT exception every student registered at Augsburg is a member of The Student Society, the purpose of which is to promote and to regulate the all-student... Show more4__“, _-_4.;_4 Top row: Wold, Hobei’g, Sidney, l-Iauglnnd Bottom row: Quanbeck, Albertson, Oudal, Gordon THE AUGSBURG STUDENT SOCIETY WITHOUT exception every student registered at Augsburg is a member of The Student Society, the purpose of which is to promote and to regulate the all-student activities such as publications, social functions, religious activities, and the other departments of student life. In order to facilitate this work, directors are elected and are held responsible for the welfare of their respective departments. HAROLD HAUGLAND . , , ,. V. , , . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . , President OLIVER SIDNEY . , . , . . , , Director of Religious Activities ROY GORDON . . . i i , . . Financial Secretary MILDRED OUDAL , , . . . . . . . . . _ _ . . Secretary ARDELL ALBERTSON. . . . i . i . Social Director ARTHUR KNUDSON . . s . . Dircctor of Music LAWRENCE QUANBECK , Director of Publication; ROBERT CHALMERS , s . . .. Director of Athletic; PALMER WOLD , . . . . . Director of Forensic: CHESTER HOBERG . Director of Publicity 39 Show less
Top row; lilikslml. L. Jensen. H. Olson, Rhmles. Thompson, Lanes, V. Johnson Second row: Nelson (trainer). McKinny, Forum. (ironseth. l’mhre, Gordon! Carlson, Sorenson, Nygren, 'l'auhc (coach) Bottom row: lit-[leeksom Kruhn, Nesvig. Dahluger. Clutlimrrs. Nerdnhl, A. Jensen FOOTBALL, 193 8 ATEAM... Show moreTop row; lilikslml. L. Jensen. H. Olson, Rhmles. Thompson, Lanes, V. Johnson Second row: Nelson (trainer). McKinny, Forum. (ironseth. l’mhre, Gordon! Carlson, Sorenson, Nygren, 'l'auhc (coach) Bottom row: lit-[leeksom Kruhn, Nesvig. Dahluger. Clutlimrrs. Nerdnhl, A. Jensen FOOTBALL, 193 8 ATEAM composed of stars from the four intramural teams, namely the Golds, Blacks, Whites, and Maroons, proved to be too strong for the Macalester College “lneligibles” in Augsburg's Homecoming game last fall, as Augsburg won handily, 12-0. Under the coaching of Clark Taube, a University of Minnesota graduate, and captained by Lorrin Dahlager and Bob Chalmers, the Auggies outmaneuv- ered their opponents in practically every phase of the game. Continuing the excellent quality of the season’s intramural play, Irvin Nerdahl, Roy Gordon, Lars Nesvig, Carl Krohn, Clayton Thompson, Maynard Bahre, and Red Rhodes all turned in valuable SCI‘ViCCS during this game. The picked squad had only one week in which to prepare for its game with the Macalester Bombers. Coach Clark Tambe was assisted by Kenny Schmidt, an Augsburg graduate, and by Ace Hoherg of the Whites, Hoyt Messerer of the Championship Golds, Henry Chapman of the Maroons, and Gerald Person of the Blacks. This game, besides giving the squad a taste of intercollegiate play, aroused in the student body an enthusiastic anticipation of next season’s contests. 73 Show less
I M III E ‘ '\“ Hr l1 I "s' ‘ Hi Top row: Nelson, Benson, Strommen, R. Jacobson, V. Knudsun Bottom row: Backstrom, Carlssun, Gudmcstnd, Dixcn, F. Hanson THE 193 9 AUGSBURGIAN LAWRENCE QUANBECK _ . . . . IOHN SCHULTZ LUTHER STROMMEN GERALD BENSON‘ JEAN CARLSSON . CHESTER I—IOBERG DONALD I—IOLM... Show moreI M III E ‘ '\“ Hr l1 I "s' ‘ Hi Top row: Nelson, Benson, Strommen, R. Jacobson, V. Knudsun Bottom row: Backstrom, Carlssun, Gudmcstnd, Dixcn, F. Hanson THE 193 9 AUGSBURGIAN LAWRENCE QUANBECK _ . . . . IOHN SCHULTZ LUTHER STROMMEN GERALD BENSON‘ JEAN CARLSSON . CHESTER I—IOBERG DONALD I—IOLM VIRGIL KNUDSON . i. LAWRENCE GUDMESTAD SARA DIXEN ALICE BACKSTROM FERN HANSON RICHARD IACOBsoN THEODORE NELSON EDITORIAL STAFF . . . . _ _ _ . . _ . . _[ftlitor‘ia-(Jlticf Copy lz'dimr , lrlc'mifirmin-n . .Afi'dlfif-tlf' Editor . [Va/{cult}? “(ll-Jar . . . . .Spon; lfdilor BUSINESS STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . , Business Manager /1d1/crti5ing Manager Circulation Manager Senior Circulation . Izmior Circulation F I‘L’I/I man—S 0 [1/7 0m are C ircnlation 43 Show less
I. S. MELBY Professor of Christianity, Dean of Men B.A., C.T. MARTIN QUANBECK Professor of Education B.A., M.A. WILLIAM A. SIEGEL Professor of Philosophy M.A., TI—I.M. KRISTOFER HAGEN Instructor in Psychology M.A., TILE. GERDA MORTENSEN Instructor in History, Dean of Women B.s., M.A. P. A.... Show moreI. S. MELBY Professor of Christianity, Dean of Men B.A., C.T. MARTIN QUANBECK Professor of Education B.A., M.A. WILLIAM A. SIEGEL Professor of Philosophy M.A., TI—I.M. KRISTOFER HAGEN Instructor in Psychology M.A., TILE. GERDA MORTENSEN Instructor in History, Dean of Women B.s., M.A. P. A. SVEEGEN Professor of English, Homiletics B.A., M.A. GEORGE SOBERG Instructor in Mathematics 1m. BERNHARD I. KLEVEN Instructor in Social Sciences B.A., M.A. ’ Show less
72 l t Jim-"31 ill a -.- l‘ . Top row: Chalmers, l’ erson (couch), Messerct (coach), 0. Johnson Bottom row: Thomp son, Benson, Strommen, Duhlen, Kronstud SENIORS THE Seniors captured the all—{lass basketball title this year. The round- robin schedule ended in :1 three~way tie between the Seniors,... Show more72 l t Jim-"31 ill a -.- l‘ . Top row: Chalmers, l’ erson (couch), Messerct (coach), 0. Johnson Bottom row: Thomp son, Benson, Strommen, Duhlen, Kronstud SENIORS THE Seniors captured the all—{lass basketball title this year. The round- robin schedule ended in :1 three~way tie between the Seniors, Juniors, and Sophs. The playefis were won by the Seniors. Among the players who gave a good account of themselvm were L. Strommen, Thompson, Dahlen, G. Benson, Kronstad, and 0. Johnson. C Varsity and Frosh team players are ineligible for play in this tournament. “‘ The tournament is played in Augsburg’s gym, thereby adding to the excite- “ ment of this event. Show less
Late for class Senior Ci [)3 The Augsburg Quartette Letter from . . . . P See-Si Herr Ermisch The common herd Chums Eventually, why not now? Coeds Tarzans West Hall Reunion “Dutch” ’Tis honest work Why Mabel! Old Folks Page Gustner The sunny—side of Morton Such appeflll
Ground—breaking Bolander digs in Another shoveller You ain’t lyin’ November 11, 1937 The Old The New Entrance ornaments Going Snow on tree StUd)’ in perspective Remember when? Still going Out of place? Gone
Top row: Englund. V. Johnson, Lien, V. Xavier, Rasmussen Third row: A. Carlson, R. Hanson, D. I-Iinsverk, Overgaard, Hjelmeland Second row: Willand, R. Johnson, Kissinger, Krinke, G. Simonson Bottom row: E. Aune, E. Olson, Soiseth, Helm, Gudim, V. Peterson Top row: S. Erickson, R. Simenscn,... Show moreTop row: Englund. V. Johnson, Lien, V. Xavier, Rasmussen Third row: A. Carlson, R. Hanson, D. I-Iinsverk, Overgaard, Hjelmeland Second row: Willand, R. Johnson, Kissinger, Krinke, G. Simonson Bottom row: E. Aune, E. Olson, Soiseth, Helm, Gudim, V. Peterson Top row: S. Erickson, R. Simenscn, Framstad, Bergen, G. Johnson, K. Carlson, R. Erickson Fourth row: Thorson, C. Thompson, F. Johnson, Jones, C. Carlson, C. Johnson Third row: L. Jacobson, Doran, Segolson, Landsvcrk, Ensrud, Gjerde, H. Rowberg Second row: R. Quanbeck, Flugstad, S. Berg, J. Erickson, L. Nelson, V. Erickson Bottom row: Schroder, Brandt, E. Sydncss, M. Nelson, T. Sydnes, Mortensen, F. Hanson 36 Show less
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Top row: Bahrc, 'l'horson, M. Nelson, Mickclson, Pautz Third row: Schmit, Helleckson, Ncl'dahl, Hobcrg, Ncsvig Second row: Haugland, Nash, Mcsscl'cr, Chapman, Rood Bottom row: Dahlcn, Person, Grouseth, Dahlagcr, Gordon . THE “A” CLUB HOUGH a comparatively new organization, the “A” Club has become... Show moreTop row: Bahrc, 'l'horson, M. Nelson, Mickclson, Pautz Third row: Schmit, Helleckson, Ncl'dahl, Hobcrg, Ncsvig Second row: Haugland, Nash, Mcsscl'cr, Chapman, Rood Bottom row: Dahlcn, Person, Grouseth, Dahlagcr, Gordon . THE “A” CLUB HOUGH a comparatively new organization, the “A” Club has become an important part of the athletic and social life at Augsburg. The membership is restricted to those men who have won an athletic letter in some sport during their college career. The “A” winners who are still undergraduates make up the nuclei of the organization, but the graduate members are kept in touch with the school by a corresponding secretary. In the past year the athletes have sponsored several entertainments and an All—Nation basketball game, between the Norwe- gians and Swedes. This group made up entirely of men interested and proficient in athletics does much to maintain the high ideals of Augsburg sportsmanship. 55 Show less
48 Top row: Holey, Rasmuscn, Landsvcl'k, T. Horne, Kronstad Second row: Torvik, R. Aune, R. Erickson. Lavik. 1’. Horne. E. Erickson Bottom row: Rowbcrg, S. Erickson, Kielaas. Adviser, Valvik, Grindal THE NORSE CLUB BECAUSE of Augsburg’s heritage, Norse culture is of special interest and... Show more48 Top row: Holey, Rasmuscn, Landsvcl'k, T. Horne, Kronstad Second row: Torvik, R. Aune, R. Erickson. Lavik. 1’. Horne. E. Erickson Bottom row: Rowbcrg, S. Erickson, Kielaas. Adviser, Valvik, Grindal THE NORSE CLUB BECAUSE of Augsburg’s heritage, Norse culture is of special interest and significance. One of the means of perpetuating this tradition is the Norse club. Norse art, literature, and music are among the subjects discussed at the meetings, and dramatic presentations in Norwegian are also featured. Membership in the club is open to all persons interested in Norway and her people, and especially to students in the Norwegian classes of Miss Kiellaas, who serves as advisor to the group. Show less
52 Top row: Stenberg, Erickson, Iohnson, Dixen, Lund Second row: Willand, Chrislock, M. Nelson, Hanson, Oudal Bottom row: Elstcr, I-linrichs, Enemark, Ryan, Lundecn WRITERS’ CLUB UNIQUE among organizations at Augsburg is the Writers’ Club, which exists for the purpose of fostering creative... Show more52 Top row: Stenberg, Erickson, Iohnson, Dixen, Lund Second row: Willand, Chrislock, M. Nelson, Hanson, Oudal Bottom row: Elstcr, I-linrichs, Enemark, Ryan, Lundecn WRITERS’ CLUB UNIQUE among organizations at Augsburg is the Writers’ Club, which exists for the purpose of fostering creative writing in our midst. Member— ship is limited to those who show an inclination towards writing, and who wish to gain experience in original composition. The regular meetings are given up to the reading and criticism of articles written by the members. Essays, poems, and short stories are submitted at these meetings and are later selected, according to excellence, for publication in the Dial. The Dial, a literary magazine, is published every spring by the club. The 1939 Dial was edited by LeRoy Elster, with Sara Dixen as business manager. Show less