Auggie grad moves up in world June. 1968 marked more than the first anniversary of Ed Sabella's appointment to the Augsburg faculty for Lars Christian Henderson. Lars graduated from Augsburg College that month. He has done nothing of significance since then. Lars came to Augsburg in 1964. “I’m... Show moreAuggie grad moves up in world June. 1968 marked more than the first anniversary of Ed Sabella's appointment to the Augsburg faculty for Lars Christian Henderson. Lars graduated from Augsburg College that month. He has done nothing of significance since then. Lars came to Augsburg in 1964. “I’m still not sure why I came,” he admits. “No members of my family had ever attended here—in fact. they’re all scared to go south of Charlie’s Cafe Exceptionale." Whatever brought him here, Lars came. His first year in Urness Tower was so much fun that he decided to return for a second year. and a third, and a fourth, at; an ILA. “I don't really like working with people. especially freshman, but it was a good way to make money and stay where 1 really felt secure." Asked what he enjoyed about living in the Cedar-Riverside area, Lars replied, “The what?" Four years at Augsburg College taught Lars quite a lot about the campus and its diverse academic offerings. “I was an English major, so I decided that I would take every English course that Augsburg offered as well as quite a few at the other four colleges." Lars boasts that he read every novel in the Augsburg library while he was here, and dipped into the library of several faculty members, also. “I watched a lot of TV in the game room, too. Mom and Dad bought me a set of my own for a graduation present, though," remarks Lars. That 12-inch black-and-white set has played a big part in Lars’ life since that time. “That‘s what I spend most of my time doing—watching Lars has learned the dialogue for all the back episodes of “My Three Sons," and “Andy Griffith." “I especially like Andy's whistling part at the beginning," Lars quips. Actually. Lars is using all the material he derives from daytime television to write a novel or make a movie someday about life on the Augsburg campus. “The Drunk and Purposeless" is one title that he has in mind for the drama. Ten years of drifting hasn't affected the career-oriented attitude that Lars developed while at Augsburg. “Yeah, I went to the career planning office pretty often while I was there, I really liked the coffee and cookies that they served there," recalls Lars. “The secretary was pretty cute. Since those days, Lars has spent a lot of time back at the Augsburg game room associating with old friends and animals. As a matter of fact, that's all he's been doing. "That's all I can do these days. Augsburg really taught me to think, but I can't seem to apply my Augsburg education to the real world." Part of the reason for that difficulty is the monthly check that comes in from Lars' parents. “They still think that I'm attending Augsburg,‘ says Lars. "I just never told them I graduated." Ofcourse, Henderson's time hasn‘t all been spent back here at Augsburg. He has retained a part-time job at that most favorite of Aussie hang-outs, Culla's. since he graduated ten years ago. “I check I‘Dfs for Ma says Lars. "It's a way of making money and keeping in touch with the Augsburg spirit." Another way that lnrs keeps in touch with the Auggie spirit is by amending all Augsburg sports events and reading May 12, 1973 ‘_,.., every issue of the ECHO. “I especially like Oscar’s Confession's," reveals Lars. “It really gives me an idea of what's going on. I sure wish you'd get some more writers, though. I'm getting tired of what Dave and Emily and Kathy have to say." Lars plans to enter the real world very soon. “Ma Culla is opening a new bar downtown, and I hope to get a job there," says Henderson. “IfI don‘t get that, I’m going to try for a counter position at the downtown Zantigo's." All rumors that Henderson is planning to enter the political arena are false. “I really hate competition, and I hear that Neil Paulson is running, so forget it." “Besides,” he continues, “Augsburg taught me how shallow those more wordly values of politics are." Henderson admits that he will continue to knock on doors for the Sabo campaign, though. “I really believe in supporting alumni in all of their endeavors." Henderson continues to enjoy life, one thing that he learned from the very beginning. “That's one thing I learned that I'll always remember—no matter what happens, just be sure to have a good time." Burton Fosse hospitalized Last Thursday in recognition of National Handicapped Citizens Day, Burton Fosse, director of planning, took to a wheelchair to discover architectual barriers confronting Augsburg’s handi- capped students. Having successfully manuevered in the College Center and the quad, Fosse was carried up the stairs of Si Melby Hall. Going down the steps Fosse took five in one bounce, broke both legs, and will be in a body cast for nine weeks. Personals Dear Mr. Metler, Thanks for the job offers . . . we appreciate it. But, don't you know we're going to stay in the big city this summer. plying our trades up here. Lynn's driving taxi hoping to pick up big tips and Arlene will be working at UPS. utilizing her personal services. L. & A. Dear St. James Sanitation Department, I appreciate your concern but you have no jurisdiction in this matter. I did all my talking to the grassblades on the private property of the International Harvestor parking lot. I'm hoping they didn’t notice, and if they did it's only some peon that cuts grass. Thanks Lynn “00......0.00IIOOICOOOOOOOOOOOOIOIOUCCOOOOOOOIIOCCOOOOO“ What a mess! And suspicious looking too! II.IIDCIOIOOIIOOOOOIOOOCOI.OOOIIOCO0.0000COOOOIICOOOCOOIOJ Mass boredom strikes campus in- Show less
