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A Christian High School The AUGUSTANA ACADEMY CLARION Sec. 34.66 P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 65 CANTON, S. D. ^.~ ,t•'+ . '1 .1r~ ~~ • n77,7_7.)p We Would See Jesus VOLUME II THE CLARION, CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA — OCTOBER 20 ISSUE NUMBER TWO BALTIC HOST TO LUTHER LEAGUE A number of students and fac-ulty members attended the Sioux Falls Luther League Worker's Convention at Baltic So. Dak., Sunday October 8. The theme of the convention was the international theme us-ed for this year which is, "Be-hold Christ Crucified." Rev. Fred Erickson of Canton directed a Bible study on youth of the New Testament Sunday a f t e r n o o n. A discussion, "The Aims and Objectives of Luther League," was directed by Rev. C. J. Swanson of Sioux Falls. He reminded us of the Inter-national Luther League Conven-tion at Seattle next June. East Nidaros Luther League served a supper for those attend-ing. The evening message was given by Rev. Richard Nelson of Len-nox, S. Dak., on "Behold Christ Crucified." He stated that by reading our Bibles daily, we can have our eyes set on Jesus and carry that picture of Him before us in all our struggles of life. AA Press Conference On October 7, Rev. Gronseth, David Nelson and Donald Ander-son provided transportation for members of the Clarion and Saga Journalism classes to at-tend the South Dakota Press As-sociation annual conference which was held at Brookings. Delegate from Saga was Randy Flugum, and Alice Brucklacher represented the Clarion. Karl Mundt spoke in the morn-ing. He emphasized the import-ance of journalism in our class-room now and how we will be able to use it in future years. During the afternoon sessions we saw films on journalism and had the opportunity to look through prize winning annuals in the Union Building of S. D. State College. In different dis-cussion groups we studied pho-tography, feature articles, head-ings, and other things that make for an improved school paper and year book. They acknowledged last year's school paper and year. book win-ners in which the 1950 Saga was given an all-state Superior rec-ognition. In the evening, the group at-tended the football game be-tween S. D. State and St. Olaf College. Lufher League Gets Underway The election of officers mark-ed the beginning of Luther Lea-gue activities for this coming year. "To Hold and Win Young People for Christ," is the inter-national Luther League theme. The aims and objectives of the Luther League are : Live in Christ, Work for Christ, a n d Fellowship through Christ. The officers which were elect-ed are as follows: President, Daryl Bjerke; Vice President, David Johnson; Secretary, Lois Wika; Treasurer, Richard Olson; P. T. L. Secretary; Evelyn Fod-ness. The program possibilities in-clude Spiritual Emphasis Week Finale, Circuit League Conven-tion, League Constitution Day, a n d Homecoming candle-light service. T h e Luther League advisor this year is Mr. Roa. AA Cyclops of Palomar Mr. Edgar, of the National School Assemblies, presented a very interesting summary on the 200 inch lens telescope, its con-struction, moving, installation, and some of his experiences at the observatory. He also con- Mission Crusaders Mission Crusaders has been organized for the year 1950-51. The first meeting was held Oct-ober 9. Devotions were given by David Nelson. Officers were elec-ted as follows: President, Paul Jensen; Vice President, Alvin Bergh; pianist, Evelyn Fodness; song leader, David Nelson; and poster maker, Sally Swenson. Mrs. Hyman Jacobs, the daugh-ter of a missionary in Palestine, was the guest speaker. She gave a very interesting talk on the country and customs of Pales-tine, which was her f or m e r home, and showed slides of the holy places of Palestine. AA Homecoming Program Saturday; 2:00—Open House in all Dorms 3:00—Homecoming . Game Au-gustana vs. Elk Point 7:00—Alumni Banquet Sunday; 11:00—Homecoming Service Canton Lutheran 8:00—Luther League Candle-light Service ducted an imaginary trip to the moon followed by slides of the sun, moon, stars, and some pic-tures of the observatory. Christ Our King Homecoming Highlights The coronation of the King and Queen was truly an inspira-tion to all who attended. To have peace with God, we must let him reign supreme in our hearts. Dr. L. A. Pierson, the district president, was, o the guest speak-er. He spoke n the traditional theme, "Christ Our King". Speeches were also given by the King and Queen, Jim Skeie and Esther Gilbertson. The gym was decorated in a garden theme, and the royal thrones were made to resemble rocks. "Christ Our King," was written in various colored flow-ers. King Jim Skeie and Queen Esther Gilbertson were crowned by the Junior class president, Jerry Anderson. The attendants were James Hauge, Janel Han-son, George Johnson, June Skav-ang, Darryl Bjerke, Jean Ellen Bogue, Charles Kirsch, and Eve-lyn Fodness. The ushers were Dave Nelson, Mary Harwood, Al-vin Bergh, and Marilyn Holme. The queen was attired in tra-ditional white and her attend-ants chose maroon satin. The usherettes gowns were a similar style of blue satin. Special selections sung by the choir were: "Behold the Lamb of God," C. H. Doyle; "Oh Bread of Life," F. M. Christinsen; and "Glory to God in the Highest," Harworth. Esther Gilbertson hails from Cylinder, Iowa. She is a blue-ey-ed senior, and her activities are; Saga, G.A.A., Senior girls trio, and Choir. Jim Skeie, who is Football captain, comes from Ames, Iowa. Above is shown the royal party in one of their less serious* moments, as you can see. They are (left to right) Jean Ellen Bogue, Charles Kirsch, Evelyn Fodness, George Johnson, June Skavang, Queen Esther Gilbertson, King Jim Skeie, Jim Hauge, Janel Hanson, and Daryl Bjerke. These ten students, as a result of having been chosen to rep-resent the students as royalty for Homecoming, have found them-selves quite busy the last couple of weeks. The girls have been busy night and day sewing on their formals. Monday night, October 16, Jean Ellen Bogue was hostess to the group for dinner at her home near Beresford. Thursday night the group spent rehearsing for the big night, which was Friday.
Object Description
Title | Clarion - 1950 October 20 |
Subject (LC) | Augustana Academy (Canton, S.D.)--Students--Newspapers |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 1950-10-20 |
Publishing Agency | Augustana Academy |
Rights | This image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. |
Medium | Text |
Format-Digital | |
Language | English |
Coverage | v. 2, no. 2 |
Collection | Augustana Academy |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |
Description
Title | Page 1 |
Date | 1950-10-20 |
Text | A Christian High School The AUGUSTANA ACADEMY CLARION Sec. 34.66 P. L. & R. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 65 CANTON, S. D. ^.~ ,t•'+ . '1 .1r~ ~~ • n77,7_7.)p We Would See Jesus VOLUME II THE CLARION, CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA — OCTOBER 20 ISSUE NUMBER TWO BALTIC HOST TO LUTHER LEAGUE A number of students and fac-ulty members attended the Sioux Falls Luther League Worker's Convention at Baltic So. Dak., Sunday October 8. The theme of the convention was the international theme us-ed for this year which is, "Be-hold Christ Crucified." Rev. Fred Erickson of Canton directed a Bible study on youth of the New Testament Sunday a f t e r n o o n. A discussion, "The Aims and Objectives of Luther League," was directed by Rev. C. J. Swanson of Sioux Falls. He reminded us of the Inter-national Luther League Conven-tion at Seattle next June. East Nidaros Luther League served a supper for those attend-ing. The evening message was given by Rev. Richard Nelson of Len-nox, S. Dak., on "Behold Christ Crucified." He stated that by reading our Bibles daily, we can have our eyes set on Jesus and carry that picture of Him before us in all our struggles of life. AA Press Conference On October 7, Rev. Gronseth, David Nelson and Donald Ander-son provided transportation for members of the Clarion and Saga Journalism classes to at-tend the South Dakota Press As-sociation annual conference which was held at Brookings. Delegate from Saga was Randy Flugum, and Alice Brucklacher represented the Clarion. Karl Mundt spoke in the morn-ing. He emphasized the import-ance of journalism in our class-room now and how we will be able to use it in future years. During the afternoon sessions we saw films on journalism and had the opportunity to look through prize winning annuals in the Union Building of S. D. State College. In different dis-cussion groups we studied pho-tography, feature articles, head-ings, and other things that make for an improved school paper and year book. They acknowledged last year's school paper and year. book win-ners in which the 1950 Saga was given an all-state Superior rec-ognition. In the evening, the group at-tended the football game be-tween S. D. State and St. Olaf College. Lufher League Gets Underway The election of officers mark-ed the beginning of Luther Lea-gue activities for this coming year. "To Hold and Win Young People for Christ," is the inter-national Luther League theme. The aims and objectives of the Luther League are : Live in Christ, Work for Christ, a n d Fellowship through Christ. The officers which were elect-ed are as follows: President, Daryl Bjerke; Vice President, David Johnson; Secretary, Lois Wika; Treasurer, Richard Olson; P. T. L. Secretary; Evelyn Fod-ness. The program possibilities in-clude Spiritual Emphasis Week Finale, Circuit League Conven-tion, League Constitution Day, a n d Homecoming candle-light service. T h e Luther League advisor this year is Mr. Roa. AA Cyclops of Palomar Mr. Edgar, of the National School Assemblies, presented a very interesting summary on the 200 inch lens telescope, its con-struction, moving, installation, and some of his experiences at the observatory. He also con- Mission Crusaders Mission Crusaders has been organized for the year 1950-51. The first meeting was held Oct-ober 9. Devotions were given by David Nelson. Officers were elec-ted as follows: President, Paul Jensen; Vice President, Alvin Bergh; pianist, Evelyn Fodness; song leader, David Nelson; and poster maker, Sally Swenson. Mrs. Hyman Jacobs, the daugh-ter of a missionary in Palestine, was the guest speaker. She gave a very interesting talk on the country and customs of Pales-tine, which was her f or m e r home, and showed slides of the holy places of Palestine. AA Homecoming Program Saturday; 2:00—Open House in all Dorms 3:00—Homecoming . Game Au-gustana vs. Elk Point 7:00—Alumni Banquet Sunday; 11:00—Homecoming Service Canton Lutheran 8:00—Luther League Candle-light Service ducted an imaginary trip to the moon followed by slides of the sun, moon, stars, and some pic-tures of the observatory. Christ Our King Homecoming Highlights The coronation of the King and Queen was truly an inspira-tion to all who attended. To have peace with God, we must let him reign supreme in our hearts. Dr. L. A. Pierson, the district president, was, o the guest speak-er. He spoke n the traditional theme, "Christ Our King". Speeches were also given by the King and Queen, Jim Skeie and Esther Gilbertson. The gym was decorated in a garden theme, and the royal thrones were made to resemble rocks. "Christ Our King," was written in various colored flow-ers. King Jim Skeie and Queen Esther Gilbertson were crowned by the Junior class president, Jerry Anderson. The attendants were James Hauge, Janel Han-son, George Johnson, June Skav-ang, Darryl Bjerke, Jean Ellen Bogue, Charles Kirsch, and Eve-lyn Fodness. The ushers were Dave Nelson, Mary Harwood, Al-vin Bergh, and Marilyn Holme. The queen was attired in tra-ditional white and her attend-ants chose maroon satin. The usherettes gowns were a similar style of blue satin. Special selections sung by the choir were: "Behold the Lamb of God," C. H. Doyle; "Oh Bread of Life," F. M. Christinsen; and "Glory to God in the Highest," Harworth. Esther Gilbertson hails from Cylinder, Iowa. She is a blue-ey-ed senior, and her activities are; Saga, G.A.A., Senior girls trio, and Choir. Jim Skeie, who is Football captain, comes from Ames, Iowa. Above is shown the royal party in one of their less serious* moments, as you can see. They are (left to right) Jean Ellen Bogue, Charles Kirsch, Evelyn Fodness, George Johnson, June Skavang, Queen Esther Gilbertson, King Jim Skeie, Jim Hauge, Janel Hanson, and Daryl Bjerke. These ten students, as a result of having been chosen to rep-resent the students as royalty for Homecoming, have found them-selves quite busy the last couple of weeks. The girls have been busy night and day sewing on their formals. Monday night, October 16, Jean Ellen Bogue was hostess to the group for dinner at her home near Beresford. Thursday night the group spent rehearsing for the big night, which was Friday. |