THE CONCORDIAN VOLUME LII THE CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MINNESOTA, MAY 5, No. 25 Wheeler Scores Presidential Win; 1216 Ballots Cast In Record Vote Glen Wheeler scored a con- lock, N. D., was the victor in all will join hold-over senator Jim vincing victory in Friday's stu- four classes Anderson. dent body election to gain the The amendment to the Stu- Sophomore senators Stan Student Association presidency. dent Association Constitution Sheggeby and Phil Maakestad In the traditional gavel exchange stating that "no funds of the were elected to supplement following chapel today Wheeler Student Association may be dis- hold-over senators Dave Olson, officially assumed student gov- bursed without senate authori- Vern Hagen, Bruce Gronbeck ernment responsibilities. zation" passed decisively with and Don Opgrande. Elected to cabinet positions 1012 "yes" votes. A total of 131 Freshmen senators are Vern were Ken Tolo, vice-president; "no" votes were cast. Tolo, Dan Quello, Douglas D. Byron Danielson, treasurer; and Juniors newly elected to sen- Johnson, Clarence "Cap" Jacobs Jerry Siverson, activities com- ate positions include Buzz Quel- and Sandra Gunderson. Darol missioner. lo, Jeff Larson, Roger Hill, Mert Bryant is the freshmen hold- A record 1216 ballots were Fish, and Dee Boyum. They over senator. cast breaking last year's record vote of 1071. The record mark found 76 per cent of the students voting. Exiled Montanans Unite Wheeler, a junior from Cut Bank, Mont., majoring in philos- ophy and minoring in English, defeated Paul Peterson by a 396 With Steers, Barbeque vote margin (806-410). Freshmen gave him the largest advantage by Joanne Guccione (314-121) while the remaining Many Monta-a-anans insist, sponse from as far away as classes, sophomore (213 - 110), contrary to popular campus Washington, D. C, where Mike juniors (147-95) and seniors opinion, that sheep are not the Mansfield (senator from Mon- (132-77) cast over 60 per cent of only product representative of tana) wrote to Dave Hefty and their votes in his favor. their widely discredited state. Dennis Skofstad: "I was delight- In other cabinet races Ken To prove it, all her loyal ed to hear from you and learn of Tolo from Clifford, N. D., major- sons and daughters will be organized Montanans who have ing in math and minoring in bombarding the campus for stormed the ramparts of Minne- physics and German, was elect- the next few days with color- sota at Concordia." ed vice-president by a (747-464) ful propaganda obtained from all villages with chambers of The main event of the day margin over Dave Langseth. will be an inter-society steer Tolo's chief duty will be pre- commerce. The culmination of their activity will be reached riding contest with feature rid- siding over next year's senate. ers including such nationally In the closest election race on Tuesday, May 9, "Montana Day/' with an old fashioned famous wranglers as Pat Over- Byron Danielson won the treas- gaard and Roger Hill (Phi Kapp- urer's contest (687-522) over Carl rootin' tootin', western-type rodeo. Beta Tau), Sue Torgerson and Pedersen. Danielson majoring in Rod Thorsell (AKX-Mondamin) zoology and minoring in chemis- These residents in exile con- and Sharon Daehlin and Wes try and psychology, captured sider this activity their personal Strand (LDS-AES). the upper three classes. crusade and thus have stopped Additional features include Jerry Siverson defeated Doug at nothing to favorably impress rodeo clowns, riding horses, a Gutaw for the activities com- each and every Cobber with the shiny white ambulance, and a missioner post (754-439). Siver- glories of the "Treasure State". talent show. Opportunities af- son, a music major from Whee- Their efforts have received re- forded for group participation include outdoor square dancing (with a live caller) and an open calf riding contest with a $5 Scholars Earn Grants prize to be judged by Dean Boe. Eleven Concordia scholars have received assistantships, schol- The services of Joe Miller, arships and other grants totaling $21,000. professional barbequer from A $2,200 assistantship to the University of Wisconsin, plus a Fargo have been obtained to Future Faculty Fellowship worth $1,000 have been awarded Allen prepare three 50-pound beef Carlson. He plans to do college teaching in the field of physics. cuts for the evening's meal. Along with 1/4-lb. beef per Stan Eliason, recipient of an $1,800 University of Nebraska person, buns (with real but- assistantship, which included nine hours of courses and six hours ter), milk, potato chips and ice of teaching, will prepare for a math career in teaching or industry. cream will be served. Receiving an assistantship to the University of Minnesota is Atop the Totem Pole — Student Association President Glen Jim Hausmann. The $2,115 position in organic chemistry will lead The $1 ticket available from Wheeler surveys his dominion. In triumph below him are Vice to an industrial chemistry career. any blue blooded Mondamin in- President Ken Tolo, Treasurer Bryon Danielson and Activities The University of Chicago has offered Herbert Ihle an assistant- cludes dinner and all events of Commissioner Jerry Siverson. Appointed to cabinet posts for the ship and scholarship totaling $3,200. the day. Tickets are limited to 1961-62 school year are: (first rung—left) Vern Hagen, NSA Karen Malvey, awarded an all-expense Foreign Area Studies 600, according to Carolyn Strand commissioner; (left to right on ground level) Sheila Mickelson, Program, given by the Ford Foundation, plans to study Russian of Billings, who says "Ah'd like publications commissioner; Paul Peterson, development commis- at Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. to see all you folks turn out for sioner; Jo Schultz, executive secretary. An $1,800 assistantship at the University of Nebraska, has been a rip roarin1 time." awarded Joan Meland, where Climactic Homecoming she will teach six hours of math. Offered a $1,200 internship to the University of Minnesota and a $2,300 assistantship at Oberlin Debaters Conclude Season College, both in English educa- tion, Bob Nordvold will work Sunday night saw the climac- tournaments, or approximately towards a master of English ed- tic return of four members of 25,000 miles of roadwork. To ucation enabling him to do col- Concordia's debate squad. After this year's journeys to Chica- lege teaching. some 10,000 miles of traveling go and Normal, 111., Oklahma Lila Peterson will be working this year, Professor Burt says, and Missoula, Mont., trips to at Kansas State. She has been "It's good to be home." Northwestern University, Bill- awarded an $1,800 assistantship The last tourney, held in Mis- ings and Helena, Mont., the in biology. soula, Mont., was received with Black Hills, and Kearney, Neb., Receiving a $400 scholarship mixed emotions. Bruce Gron- will be added. to the law school of the Univer- beck and David Olson found sity of Minnesota is Greg Rufer. their 3-2 record against formid- Dick Sperley, who plans a ca- able TKA Forensic Fraternity Rite of Spring reer in industrial chemistry, has competition to their liking, while Spring is the time when a been awarded a $2,115 assistant- Dennis Skofstad and John Ahl- college registrar's fancy turns to ship to the University of Minne- quist admitted the quality of thoughts of registration for fall. sota in organic chemistry. their opponents, succumbing Thus, lines will form in the Chemistry research is the field four out of five times to quick- fieldhouse from 8-12 Wednes- Don Sundquisi will study with a tongued rhetoricians. day, May 10 for registration, $2,690 assistantship from Iowa Montana Day Next year's plans include 29 step II. State University. Meanwhile, back at the ranch . Pag© 2 THE CONCORDIAN May 5, 1961 Functional Institution Tribal Marriage Maintain Customs by Nancy Larum One of the areas of African would be acceptable in their the marriage ceremony — at tribal living which is most per- family. which only the women are pres- plexing to the western mind is Elliott explains the import- ent — may take place. that of marriage. For the Afri- ance of this decision by describ- When the couple has been can, marriage is mainly an eco- ing the nature of the family. "A married for a time, the wife nomic and functional instition. family believes that they are the very often suggests that it is In order to understand this, it is best. The characteristics of the time for the husband to take essential that it is regarded in individuals of the family must another wife. At any rate, the the context of the whole tribal be carried on. Great care must wife's consent must be sought way of life. be taken to find a woman who before another wife may be In discussing this topic, Elliott can bear children with the same taken. She may, however, be Wodekwia (from Ivory Coast, characteristics." over-ruled by the decision of Africa) gives the following in- To this end, other functions the family. sights: the African family, which are observed. Since the only If the new bride is agreed might include from 200 to 300 status of a girl is to have chil- upon, she too goes throungh a people, makes all decisions. It is dren (and to cook) beauty period during which both Among recenl appointees to the '61-62 Student Government Cabi- decided by the will of the ma- plays no part in the choice. families are observed. If the net are bearded Bob K nut son, student productions commissioner, jority whether the female off- A woman can be as pretty as new wives are compatible, and Dave Langseth, who will preside as religion commissioner.