| Summary: | W:, v < _.-• [-.""if'1- . '• -.' V . ' ' • ' " • ( • > ' ' • " ' • , • • • * ! * . . * , - • : • • . • • / . , •:'y^y< :•/••?:?,.• • • • • * ' / ' • • • • ' • V . • • ' ! ' ' . ' • ' '' • : '.'• .W-xy;' "••[". M r i^r'^vv'-r.1';-1^.^''^:* ?*• Congratulations Seniors! Welcome Alumni! VOLUME xxrn. CONOORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MINN., TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1932. NUMBER 18. NINETY-TWO SENIORS ARE GRADUATED THIS MORNING Dr. Guy Stanton Ford Speaks On Cap and Gown Day HISTORIAN DISCUSSES WORLD THAT SENIORS FACE AT GRADUATION Anna Reitan and Kermit Overby Deliver Orations; Key of Knowledge Given Commencement Speaker Tree Dedicated To George Washington Class Memorial To Gymnasium Presented; Counsellors Receive Gifts "Facing a World of Social Need," was the keynote struck by Dr. Guy Stanton Ford of the University of Min-nesota in his Cap and Gown Day ad-dress here • May 21. Discussing, from an historian's viewpoint, the conditions in the world that the 1932 graduates must meet, the speaker urged the sen-ors to help make the world a better place in which to live. "America has become an old country within a decade," stated Dr. Ford at the opening of his discussion. "Popu-lation movements, economic conditions, methods of communication, and social forces were pointed out as examples of the present trend. "We must adopt the ideals of pioneering America to thpriew, urban life," he declared . I "Knowledge is the Key" "The facts of America are like a chapter out of a European history," he emphasized. "Knowledge is the key to unlock the portentious future." After tracing the course of new methods of communications, and the new emotional forces, Dr. Ford at-tacked the individual who accepts for his own benefit the inventions, but will not help to reorganize the government for the benefit of society. "I challenge you," the speaker con-cluded, "to keep bright the tools put in your hands, and use them not for sel-fish purposes, but for social good." Reitan Gives Oration Anna Reitan delivered the class ora-tion. The traditional Key of Know-ledge was presented to the president of the junior class, Lawrence Wermager, by Gilman Wang, president of the graduating class, and the colors of the class of '33 were attached. The class memorial pledge to the gymnasium was presented to the col-lege, for which Pres. J. N. Brown gave the response. Scholarship honors were awarded to the highest ranking stu-dents in each class. Gifts were pre-sented to the class counselors, Prof, and Mrs. Frank Cleve. Tree Dedicated Music was provided at the program by a senior ladies' quartet, John Moan, and Miss Clara Duea- The Rev. J. Walter Johnshoy pronounced the in-vocation and benediction. At the tree planting exercises before the chapel program, Kermit Overby delivered the tree oration, and Hcndrik Mugaas read the class poem. An elm was planted west of the administration building, dedicated to George Wash-ington, in honor of the bicentennial of his birth. Yvonne Cleve, young daughter of Prof, and Mrs. Frank Cleve, senior class advisors, placed the first spadeful of earth around the tree, and was fol-lowed by President Brown, Professor Cleve, and each member of the class. PAGEANT IS FEATURE OF STUDENT EVENTS AT FINAL EXERCISES Project of "Christ In America" Presented As Part of Activities Dale, Hauge Speak At Chapel Program Reunions. Alpha Group Lunch-eon, Memorial Day Observ-ance, Reception Held REV. FREDERICK SCHMIDT BAND GIVES CONCERT IN MOORHEAD SCHOOL Annual Home Presentation On May 22 Receives Praise Of Local Critics Professor Hilbert Dahl Presents Students In Fargo Voice Recital Prof. Hilbert S. Dahl presented sev-eral pupils in a voice recital on Sun-day, May 22, at the First Methodist church, Fargo. The following numbers were given: Deh, Vieni, non tarder (Le Nozze di Figaro) (Mozart) Cornelia Gjesdahl; Re c?ell Ablsso (Un Beilo in Moseara) (Verdi) Judith Mad land; Volga Boet-cong, Gobi' Home (Dvorak) Wilbur Nielsen; Un bel di Vetremo (Puccini) Voi che sapete (Mozart) Irene Bentlty; H mio tessaro intanto (Don Giovanni) (Mozart) John Moan Jr., In a Persian Garden (Lehman), A little Coons The Concordia concert band under the direction of Prof. J. A. Holvik, pre-sented its annual home concert at the Morhead high school auditorium on Sunday evening, May 22. The program consisted of: "Barber of Seville" by Possini; the "Angelus" from Massenet's "Scenes Pittoresque;" "Ballet Egyp-tienne" by Luigini; "Norwegian Rhap-sody" by Lalo; the "Arabian Dance;" the "Fee-Dragon," and the "Trepak" from ^Tschaikowsky's "Nutcracker Suite/' "Prelude and Bridal Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohengren." The brass quartet, composed of Lau-ren Buslee and Henry Orvedal, cor-nets; Engebret Thormodsgaard, French horn, and Edfield Odegaard, trombone, played Lorenz' "Theme and Varia-tions." H. W. Monson, writing in the Moor-head Daily News, said of the concert: "That a group of college players can master the intricasies of finger tech-nique in the many difficult passages that loom up in symphonic literature may be explained by enthusiasm and dogged determination; but to master the contents of those difficulties and interpret them understanding^ takes more insight into the realms of true art than is usually associated with players of college age." The Fargo Forum states: "Of out-standing merit was the fine interpreta-tion and fidelity to artistic youth. The tone quality was smooth and warm, the rhythms incisive, and the whole pre-sentation bespoke the enthusiasm for high ideals that is characteristic of the director of the bond." A pageant of the Lutheran Daugh-ters of the Reformation was the feature of the student events which took place Monday as part of the commencement i exercises. Literary society reunions at 7 o'clock in the morning opened the activities of the day. The Memorial Day observ-ance took place at 10 o'clock. Members of the Alpha society, col-lege honorary scholastic group, held their annual luncheon at 12:30 p. m. Arnold Silness, president of the or-ganization, presided at the program, which was composed of talks by the members of the society. At the student program at 2:30 in the chapel, Hazel Dale, Moorhead, winner of the intersociety declamatory con-test, and Gabriel Hauge, winner of the intersociety oratorical contest, deliver-ed their winning selections: "The Rich Guy," and "Roald Amundsen," respec-tively. Musical numbers included solos by Olga Nilsen, Grand Forks, N. D., and Gabriel Aarthun, Lignite, N. D., and selections by the instrumental quintet and vocal quartet. Pageant Presented The opportunities for home mission work were forcefully presented in th pageant, "Christ in America,' which was given Monday, May 30, at 6:30 p. m., by the college L. D. R., near Prexy's pond. Following the prologue by Viola Eid Columbia, played by Gudrun Grims-rud, asked the children of other lands now living in America if they have found Christ here. Sometimes bitter-ly, oft times despairingly, came the vivid stories of these aliens as to what they have learned of Christ here. To the Church, Columbia then turned, for she has the liberty to carry the open Bible wherever the American flag raised. Mrs. Elizabeth Bjertness played the part of the Church. The Concordia choir and the college 'chestra assisted in the presenta- Leaders of the group who pre- Gabriel Hauge Ties For Honors In Lutheran Oratorical Contest tion. ented pleas before Columbia were Cora Solomonson, Marie Elton, Ruth Haug-seth, Alva Holte, Verna Swenson, Helen Pederson, Virginia Quale, Cordelia Blount, Annette Falk, Rachel Johnson, Selma Huseby, and Eve Nerhagen. Other L. D. R. members appeared in the various groups. The president's reception in the gym-nasium at 8 o'clock closed the day's events. Faculty Members Make Plans To Spend Their Summer Vacation Members of the Concordia, college faculty have laid plans to spend the summer in various ways, a survey of The Concordian shows. Some will do graduate work, some will engage in teaching, some will go to the lakes, and others will engage in a variety of tasks. Pres. J. Brown will attend to Prayer (Hope) (II Trovatore) and Stride la vampa (Verdi) Sybil Dahl. There I Shall Sleep (Don Carlo) (Ver-di) Arnold Larson, and Caro Nome (Rigoletto) (Verdi) and Norwegian Echo Song (Shame) Olga NllsexL Tlie accompanists were Margretha Olson,- Eunice Piann, John Moan, Jr., and Eleanor Neahalm Anderson, "Mi campus needs and speak at Luther League conventions during June and July, after which he plans to spend August at a lake. The C. B. Ylvisaker, in addition to Luther League work, will act as pastor of Trinity Lutheran church until the first of August Those who plan to do graduate work include: Miss Mae Anderson and Prof. A. L. Eliason, Chicago university; and Miss Gertrude Sovik, University of Wisconsin. Several will continue instruction: Prof. Peter Anderson, Mayville Slate Teachers college; Dr. Thomas O, Bur-gess, Inter-Mountain College, Wriwra, Mont; and Prof. Herman C. Notrflio, Concordia College. Coach Frank Cleve will manage the i l Miss Clara Paulson will teach at a summer camp for Jewish children on Lake Minnetonka during July. Others who plan to spend part of their time away from the college in-clude: Dean and Mrs. Paul A. Rasmus-sen, Des Moines, Iowa, and Stoughton, Wis.; Miss Martha Brennum, Minnea-polis; Mrs. Alice Olson, the Black Hills; Miss Mary Anderson, B re inerd, and Crooks, S. D.; Prof, and Mrs. T. C. Wollan, Fergus Falls; Miss Clara Duea, Shernon, N. D.; Miss Edna Hector, Crosby, N. D.; Miss Carrie Braaten, Thompson, N. D.; Miss Clara Paulson, Braxton, N. D.; Miss Ann Jordahl, Fertile; Prof, and Mrs. R. E. Fuglestad, parts of North and South Dakota; and Mrs. Norma Gooden Ostby, Ohio. Those of the faculty who have not made definite plans as yet, or who will stay in Moorhead or Fargo are: Prof. and Mrs. G. L. Schoberg, Prof, and Mrs. J. A. Holvik, the Rev. and Mrs. Walter Johnshoy, Prof, and Mrs. H. W. Monson, Pro! and Mrs. C B, Bale,, Prof, and Mrs. K. O. Lee, Prof, and Mrs- A. M. Sattre, and Miss Frida Nil-sen. , . ' . . . . . . ' . ' Three Judges Give Concordia, Gustavus Adolphus Speakers Equally High Ratings Gabriel Hauge tied for first plnce in the fourth annual oratorical contest of the Lutheran schools of the northwest. The contest was held at Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, on Wednesday, May 25. The tie was between Hauge and Luther Swenson, the Gustavus Adol-phus representative. Truman Ander-son, Augsburg college, Minneapolis, was awarded third place. Mr. Hauge gave an oration on **Roald Amundsen," and Mr. Swenson gave an oration on "Mahatma Gandhi." No Definite Set of Rules In the judges' decision Hauge re-ceived one first and two seconds while Swenson was given two firsts and one third which gives each a total judges' vote of five. The Gustavus Adolphus representative led in first places but the Concordia speaker in percentage according to the judges' decision. Since there is no definite set of rules governing the contest the final decision will be left to the heads of the forensic departments of the schools repreesnt-edt Concordia, Gustavus Adolphus and Augsburg. Dean Rasmussen, Concor-dia forensic coach, says concerning the peculiar result of the contest, "1 be-lieve that the decision will remain a tie between the two contestants." Hauge Lends In Campus Activities Gabriel Hauge is a member of the freshman class, of which he is presi-dent, a member of Mondamin literary society, treasurer of the Luther League, member of the debate squad, manag-ing editor of The Concordian, editor of freshman section in The Cobber, win-ner of the intersociety oratorical con-test, and a member of the first ten in freshman scholarship. Paul Anderson '31, won first place in the contest in 1930 and second place in 1931 Arthur Wigdahl, '30, won first place in the contest in 1929, the first year that the association was formed. Co-winner of Contest GABRIEL HAUGE SEVENTEEN DIPLOMAS GRANTED WITH HONORS Special Distinctions Awarded With Degrees; Seven Seniors Are Alpha Members Seventeen seniors received their di-plomas this morning with special hon- FOUR ARE AMITTED TO ALPHA PSI OMEGA Initiation Ceremonies Held On May 20; Breakfast Served For All Members The Alpha Alpha cast of the Alpha Psi Omega initiated four new members May 20. Those admitted were Rolf Daehlin, Mildred Iverson, Leon John-son, and Harvey Johnson. Examinations were given to the ap-plicants on Thursday night at ten o'clock, and on Friday morning at five o'clock. The initiation ceremonies took place Friday morning at six o'clock and were followed by a breakfast for all members at the Bluebird Coffee Shop. Basil Shipp and Eunice Lunde were in charge of the initiation. Require-ments for membership include partici-pation in an all college play. Tenth Anniversary Celebrated By Tea The Women's League entertained at a tenth anniversary silver tea at the home of Dr. and1 Mrs. J, N. Brown on Wednesday afternoon, May 18. Mrs. Alice Olson, Mrs. P. A. Anderson, Mrs. K. O. Lee, and Mrs. J. N. Brown were on the committee of arrange-1 ments. The charter members were in the receiving line. Miss Helga Fjelstad assisted at the tea table. ors. Three were graduated "Summa Cum Laude" (with highest distiction): Viola Eid( Anna Nordlie, and Arnold Silness. Six received "Magna Cum Laude" (with great distinction): Elsie Fossum, Manville Gunderson, Howard Jensen, Christian Lystig, Anna Reitan, and Sil-veig Torvik. "Cum Laude" (with distinction) was granted to eight: Grace Askegaard, Eli-zabeth Bjertness, Reidar Daehlin, Ethel Go La as, Edlaine Johnson, Caroline Ly-beck, Christine Rafshol, and Mildred Thompson, Three More Admitted At the some time it was announced that three more seniors have been ad-mitted to the Alpha society, honorary scholastic organization upon the cam-pus. Manville Gundierson, Howard Jenson, and Christian Lystig were the new members, while four seniors were previously admitted: Viola Eid, Anna Nordlie, Arnold Silness, and Solveig Torvik. The Young People's Luther League scholarship to Luther Theological Sem-inary went to Jofred Dahle, '30, Lang-don, N. D. Music Certificates Given Music certificates were granted as follows: in piano: Ida Stadum, Carrie Moen, Esther Onstad, Sylvia Lillehau-gen, Christine Rafshol, Helen Hoover-son, and Eunice Torgerson; voice: Irene Bentley, John Moan; public school music: Grace Askegaard, Louise Sy-vertson, Carrie Moen, John Moan, Christine Rafshol, Ida Stadum, Esther Onstad, Mildred Stammer, and Sol-veig Torvik. PRINCIPAL ADDRESS PRESENTED BY REV. FREDERICK SCHMIDT Diplomas and Bachelor's Degrees Are Bestowed Upon Large Number of Cobbers Arnold Silness Gives Valedictory of Class Salutatory Spoken by Viola Eid; Lawn Social In Afternoon To End Festival Ninety two seniors received their bachelor of arts degrees in chapel this morning. The commencement address was de* livered by the Rev. Frederick Schmidt, president of St. Paul Luther college. He admonished the graduates to depart from the halls of Concordia college and go into a world which is ready to chal-lenge the best that they have to offer. The processional was played on the chapel Estey organ by Miss Clara Duea, head of the piano and organ depart-ment at the college. The invocation was pronounced by the Rev. C. B. Yl-visaker. Traditional Hymn Sung The traditional hymn, "How Firm a Foundation", was sung by the audience, following which Viola Eid delivered the salutatory. The Concordia college a cappella choir under the direction of rof. H. W. Monson, sang Tchaikow-sky's, "O Blest Are They". Following the commencement address by the Rev. Mr. Schmidt, Arnold Sil-ness delivered the valedictory address. Diplomas Presented The presentation of and conferring of degrees was completed by Dr. J. N. Brown, president of the college, after he names of candidates for the bache-or of arts degree had beeen submitted by Prof. J. H. Hjelmstad, vice president jf the college. "Now Thank W© All Our God" was ung by the audience following which he Rev. C. B. Ylvisaker pronounced he benediction. The recessional was Jayed by Miss Duea at the console of he chapel Estey organ. News Comes With Second Helpings— The Cobber's Here May Issue of Record Published Recently The May issue of the Concordia Col-lege Record has just been published. The Record is published bi-monthly. The Record includes scenes from the campus, cuts of the Student Forum, mther League, Women's League, Al-pha Psl Omega, Forensics and Dra-matics, Concordia Choir, Band, Wo-men's Athletic association, and of all-conference football selections. Copies of the record have been'sent to Lutheran pastors and prospective students located In the surrounding territory. •._,',. , It came with the second helping of potatoes, and was ushered in by two ordinarily normal students, both of whom on this occasion were too ex-cited to eat. When the refilled dishes were being relayed from the kitchen on May 17, Arnold Silness and Osborne Kolden arrived in the Dining Hall, each with a new Cobber under his arm. The bell rang with a different tone as the meal ended, and a hush proceeded the words spoken by Chief Silness, "The Cobber's here." At this the suspense was brok-en and a roar of handclapping applause greeted the 1032 Cobber. ADDRESS GIVEN BY REV. FREDERICK SCHMIDT At the very outset this morning, let me say that I rather hesitate to an- [ounce to you the customary congratu-ations which are heard on Commence-ment Day. Only the years will tell whether in the truest sense you are lenuine Concordia men and women. Many of you will live successful lives, as measured by current canons of suc-cess. But whether you are true Con-cordia men and women, having imbibed into your own soul in full measure the spirit and the ideals of your col-lege and of the church which it repre-sents, time alone will tell. Pause To Thank God May I suggest, in all frankness, that you pause for a moment in silence as you receive your diploma and degree today, to thank God for the tender care and the sacrificial solicitude of Mother Church, adding at the same time the earnest vow that, with God's help, your life will be lived sincerely in the spirit of the principles and ideals which the (Continued on page 6) COBBER GATHERING TO BE HELD IN BAD LANDS Keunion of Concordia Club of Western North Dakota To Take Place In July The Western North Dakota Concordia club will hold a meeting in the heart of the Bad Lands during July 2, 3, and 4, according to reports from the com-mittee. Headquarters for the outing will be at Alexander, N. D., and all Cobbers are expected to be there on Friday evening or early Saturday morning. The only equipment necessary to be brought is a bed roll and some rough and ready clothes. The camp site will probably be at the Christianaon 4H ranch, on the banks of the Little Missouri. 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