# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S815
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

116 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

our institution since that time. He has replaced Prof. Karl Lorenz, ¥
who retired in 1948, but who continues to teach two elective Bi
courses. Assistants who have served Concordia in this triennium 4
are Rudolph Ressmeyer, 1947—48; Walter Rubke, 1948—49; and %
Paul Schulze, 1949—50. In addition, the Rev. F. H. Krinke has 3
been engaged as part-time instructor in Religion; Mrs. Adelaide 3
Willworth as librarian; and Mr. Martin Dobberfuhl as instructor -°
in music.
Board of Control

Two changes have occurred on the Board of Control since the
last convention: District President C. H. Bensene replaced the
late President F. M. L. Nitz after the latter’s death in January;
1948, Mr. Fred Wagener was appointed to replace Mr. Paul Neils,
who was ineligible to serve because of the fact that he holds another
elective office within Synod.

Student Body

During the past three years the enrollment at Portland has
reached 78, 80, and 83, respectively, The ministerial and teacher-
training students account for 60 per cent of the enrollment. Special
emphasis has been placed upon the spiritual program of the school,
and there has been demonstrable progress in the spiritual interest
and morale of the student body. Extracurricular activities include
the Missionary Society, the Craftsmen, the Academy Players, the
Camera Club, the Publication Staff, and the athletic teams.

Summer Extension Courses

During the past three years a graduate school for pastors and
teachers has been conducted each semester on our campus under
the auspices of the Extension Department of Concordia Seminary,
St. Louis. :
Supporting Organizations

Concordia’s program has been greatly enhanced by the loyal
support of a group of supporting organizations. The Concordia
Academy Guild, a District-wide women’s organization, has supplied
many improvements and new facilities for the campus; the Alumni
Association has been especially active in promoting the athletic  ;
program; and the Lutheran Education Society has provided ten | ‘
typewriters and a sound-motion: picture projector. These groups
also pooled their efforts in promoting the new gymnasium.

Junior College ve
Pursuant to the resolution of the 1947 convention, which re-
ferred Portland’s request for a junior college “to the Board for
Higher Education, in conjunction with the Board of Directors,