Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE AGO UN 15 Dreaming 1 see before me the beaming face of a laddie, Axt l Belstrom it is. the youngest of all our true-hearted. Ever ready was he with smiles that would comfort the freshmen; Fondly they cherish his mem’rv as on to their classes repairing. The voice of Axel reechoes thru Bethel Academy's class rooms. Tho worried with many big tiiots, not only worldly but weighty; Still she can- laugh with the birds this bright blue-eyed maiden. Ruth Larson. Her fond aspirations are high and still they ever rise higher. Whether to teach in a school or science domestic she knows not. Only to join in the ranks of tiie stalwart Alumni to cheer them Thru all the problems of life that ever so closely beset them. ■ In deepest stentorian tones in the language of Northmen we hear it, The voice of a Daniel the Strandberg, who always can tell how to do it. Always contented is he and ne’er o'er his lot is he grumbling. Only to hear his that's right,” will help us to bear up our troubles. Such is the man who with gavel enforces the laws of our province. Tho Caesar has died. Hannah Gornson • forgets not the spirit he left us, In him she has found a good friend ar.d ever' a noble companion. Troubles and sorrows are naught for with him there is comfort and solace. Fiom frozen fiords of the north comes a fair-haired, blue-eyed maiden. Tho faithful and true to her home she loves the States of America. Woe to the man that comes near her and refers to himself as superior, Never again to her face will he dare to repeat such a statement, For proud as a queen and as haughty with silence she conquers. Thus we find our Sitona, another blithe Senior lassie. Among the deepest of lores of the old Scandinavian poets Delves Arthur the stately Belstrom and dignified Senior laddie. Untiring ever is he and when he has found some bright jewel. Gladly he gives to the world a share in all his great knowledge. In the mysteries of science and learning, well-versed is our dear Esther Sund-felt. The meekest of all Val'dictorians. her delight is in tangents and circles. Where else could we find such a student, in all Academic surroundings. All have passed their several ways, Only one is left to go: So with haste I join the ranks, But shall not give my name. A. E. J.—'14. Kock-a-bye-Seniors, Upon the tree-top If you keep working The cradle will rock, If you stop digging The cradle will fall, Down will como Seniors, Diplomas and all.

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34 THE ACORN reluctantly,—lor he thinks there is no place like Minneapolis,—had to accompany them. New Brighton was the name of the place chosen. Arthur, however, was content to remain here long: enough to finish his public school course. In the tall oL 1910 he entered Bethel Academy. During his school days he has resided in St. Anthony Park, but just recently on being informed that the best people live in Minneapolis, he packed his trunk, bade farewell to the Park, and moved to this wonderful city. When we want intorma-tion concerning any present-day subject we go to him. He has been faithful in all his duties in connection with the societies and has been a member of the Acorn Staff two years. His favorite flower is the White Carnation and his motto is 'Here to Conquer.” He is now looking forward to the time when lie will be called Kev. A. Belstrom. ESTHER SUNDFELT—In the year of 1S92 thrs world was blessed with the appearance of a little girl who called herself Ettie.” The rumor is that in her childhood she was very mischievous and no doubt her mother had plenty to do watch- ing and caring for her. At the age of seven she entered the Cleveland School where she learned her three R’s. She graduated from this school with high honors. During the following throe years she was not permitted to attend any school because of ill health. However in the fall of 1911 she was able to enter Bethel Academy where she has proved herself to be a good student which is shown by the fact that she is valedictorian of the class. During her stay here she has taken active part in the different societies. She has served as president of the A. B. A., secretary of this same society, vice-president oi the Student Volunteer Bam: ano member of the Acorn staff. Her motto “Where there is a will there Is a way” is very appropriate. All who know, reali .e that she must have kept this in view in order to accomplish what she has. During her stay in Bethel we have learned to -love her lor her tender and loving ways. As her favorite flower she has chosen the Lily-of-the-valley. Her future intention ;s to enter the Teacher’s Training School in the city which will fit her as a teacher ct St. Paul. E. S. S.—‘14. THE CLASS OF 1914. We are the class of T4, the Senior class of Bethel, Hearty and hale are we. and strong as ever you find them; Ready to cope with the world, and all of its various problems. Thru sunshiny days and thru shadows with stoutest of hearts have we labored, Over our well-thumbed books, gaining the knowledge they brot us. Long have we struggled, and hard, to gain the goal set before us. Well were the days when the lessons were gleaned out thoroly beforehand; But woe unto us when we never before class had gazed oi the text-book. Vanished those days are for aye and now while I sit reminiscing, And thinking of days of the past of our c’ass and the eight jolly Seniors; Who like them can stand out to uphold the honor of Bethel? Who like them car.- love her and cherish forever her glory! Orly the Senior class of the year of our Lord that is passing.

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