Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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GRADUATING CLASS OK 1913

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THE ACORN 13 CLASS HISTORY. Rudolph Crook.—It was in the Land of the Midnight Sun that Rudolph Crook, our class president, first began to adjust himself to his environments. He was born in Bjornesteiv, Sweden, April 20, 1892. Becoming dissatisfied with life in the Old World, he decided to emigrate to the United States, the shores of which he reached Sept. 12, 1901. His first place of abode was in Winne Boujoun. Wis. Later he moved to Lake Nebagamon, Wis.. thence to Stillwater, Minn., and finally to St. Paul. Mr. Crcok learned his a, b, c's under the ferule of the Swedish schoolmaster. He attended school in Sweden for two years, and spent seven years in the public schools of America. Beginning in the rail of 1910, he spent three years In mastering obstacles at Bethel. While in Bethel he has distinguished himself as a faithrul student, athlete, president of the Alpha Beta Literary Society and Student Volunteer Band, and Editor ol the Acorn. During vacation he has worked as elevator operator, machinist apprentice, painter, and has also done contract work on ice boxes. Mr. Crook has chosen as his favorite flower, the Lily-of-theValley. His motto is: “If you know you are right, do it.” He expects some day to take up foreign missionary work, and intends to continue his studies at some university, specializing in medicine. Ruth Swanson.—On Jan. 1, 1S92, the world was startled by the vociferous laughter of a bright-faced little girl, who made her appearance at Coon Creek. Minn. This little girl soon took a liking to the Windy City and turned her hack thither. But she did not stay very long, and was soon back in Minnesota, where she first resided in. Minneapolis, and later in North St. Paul. After two years In the country school, Ruth Florence Swanson, for that was her name, entered the public schools of Chicago, where she learned to multiply. Aside from that she has received all her education in Minnesota, having attended the Prairie Star School, and the Garfield School. Beginning in 1908, Ruth spent one year at the South High School in Minneapolis, then went back to the farm and came to Bethel in 1910. Miss Swanson has been prominent in Society work, and is especially interested in the study of Physics. She has dis- played distinct abilities as a prognosticator. Her favorite flower is the Sweet Pea. and her favoiite saying is “Don't Worry.” Reuben Allen.—A very modest little boy is Reuben Allen. He arrived in St. Paul, Minn., on the ninth of June, 1S92. After a residence there of two years he gathered his possessions together and set out for St. Anthony Park, where he has resided over since. He has spent his spare time in making himself useful about his father s grocery store. The time came on when Reuben must begin his education-, so he entered the Murray school as a freshmen, remaining there only four years, however. He then finished his elementary course in the Baker School. Mr. Allen arrived in Bethel 1909, but remained only one year. After a vacation of- one year however, he decided to come back, and so he resumed his course in Bethel in the fall of 1911. After two years of faithful work he decided he would graduate with the class of T3. Mr. Allen lias been too busy to decide which was his favorite flower, but Indications seem to point to. the pansy. His motto. “Silence is golden,” is well chosen. Next Tall we expect to meet Reuben at the U. of M. Continued page lf .

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THE ACORN 15 CLASS When on the path of life we onward tread And meet its pleasures, share its sorrows, woes, A place reach where you one moment stop And there consider what you gained, what lost. Thus man is prone by ups and downs to know What destiny the morrow gives to share. A group, I know, who thus their tools layed down To recollect their years of pleasure, joy That they in Bethel will this year conclude: A worthy band, eleven numbered strong. If you with patience listen to my words I’ll introduce the “11)15” class. Let me present now first to you Our steward, loyal, honest, true; Debate he can with might and main Thus Frank Er'ckson e’er will remain. A lass with smiling, genial face With prophets great does keep apace; In physics she oft won her fame Ruth Swanson is this maiden's name. A Minne’politan did come Last year to make our Beth'l his home. On violin he surely can play That’s what friends of Fred Johnson say. A calm, sincere lad have we A second German shark is he; In future years you well may hear Of Reuben Allen. The business seer. To the foreign fields this Fall First graduate will answer call To service noble, calling dear; Olivia Johnson, may thy way be clear! Wc speak of executives great Of men of words, of their known fate. Let me put no less a name When I describe Pete Oquist's fame. Among fair co-eds, happy, bright One stands for suffrage, wrong or right. In loud debate defends her cause Thus Esther Lundberg gets applause. OF 1913. But who is that debater, clear That athlete musician to fear? 'Tis Oscar Peterson whose aim Is work on foreign fields to claim. Once president of S. P. B., Who paths of roses likes to see, Was Milton Lind, our senior true, Our editor who makes things new. A youth we have with thoughtrul looks Whose talents are not bound in books, Since Mozart Second he is named; 'Tis Clarence Erickson, scholar famed. One senior still we wish record Let modesty his name bring forth; The conductor of this great band Is Rudolph Crook, thus ’leven stand. Thus ’leven strong we are now advancing From Bethel most beloved school we know. “May e’er your light shine bright for many youth Who needs thy help, thy soothing care, thy warmth To well prepare for trials and fights to com© As he thru life must make his ’portant run. Dear class, our colors fly of brown and gold Reminding slumbering world that years of work Are like the Autumn’s brown gain crowned with gold. Let not the power lie untouched, unused. That knowledge which you these years derived, But let a thirsting world these blessings share. Adieu, dear school, schoolmates, most beloved friends, We thank you heartily for comfort, cheer That you in Bethel many years have shown. We thank you, teachers patient, loyal, true For timely word of cheer when defeat was near We thank you all, may you prosper, farewell »