Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE ACORN 2S M. S. A. SOCIETY

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24 THE ACORN ATHENAEAN SOCIETY. The Atlienaean Society of which all the girls in school are members, held its meetings about twice each month. At these meetings we have an opportunity to de-velope our social, intellectual and physical life. The society has had several spreads this past year to which all the girls have been invited (also boys). A few of the topics which have been discussed are ns follows: Resolved— That it would be more beneficial to civilization if Germany wins than if the Allies win; That knowledge from experience is better than knowledge from books;” Tbe value of a contemplative life” and “The result of a thoughtless life. ’ The society has also this past year been favored with an address by Mrs. a. u Scovell, representing the National W.- C. T. U. The Atlienaean So city has organized a Hiking Club, and a ’Basket Ball Team.” The purpose of the “H. C. is to visit places of note in the Twin Cities. May 20th ended the meetings of the society. The following members were then elected to serve for the coming school year: President, Cera Walter. Vice Pres., Lilia Stonestrom. Secretary, Rose Norstrom. Assistant Secretary, Edyth Holmberg. Treasurer, Ida Ericson. Pianist, Ida Kinzley. Marshall, Ruth Ericson. Wo hope and for that matter we know that the society will prosper still more the coming year than it lias done in the past. Rose Norstrom ’XU. S. P. B. SOCIETY.

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2G THE ACORN EDITOR, C. W. SWANSON. Athletics this year have not been entirely a success although the different branches of athletic activities have been good or have the makings for being good in the future. • : One of the greatest achievements of the year is the athletic spirit which has bo.cn raised amongst the students. The future prospects ol' the Academy having a (Jym. and an athletic field have put pep into the fellows this year and they have started to make things hum. The basket ball team this year was the best team Bethel has ever had. The team was composed of players who fought till the last minute of play; that is why the team was successful. Also the coaching which the team received from Mr. Burwel! put the art and science of basket ball into the players. Mr. Harwell is a Macalester student and player so he knew how to put pep into the game. We hope we may have his services as coach next year. Captain I.off, forward, Swanson, manager. and center, Hodne, Guard: Anderson. Guard, and Galliford, forward: composed the team, with Erickson, Rio and Young as subs who were ready to jump in the game at any time. These men are the players who have von their L ’s” this year. With four of these men with us next year, most of the second team and the incoming cf some good freshmen, Delliel may lock forward to having a good team to represent the new school next year. The girls also tried their luck and skill at basket ball and had teams organized amongst the classes which played against each other. They have some mighty fine material for a team and in a couple or years Bethel may have a team representing her amengst the academies and high schools of the state. Through the lack of players Bethel has not had a basket team this spring, but with what good material we have this year added to the incoming material next year Bethel will have a team to be proud Ol. We have been surprised this spring by the very light clad hoys who have been running in the mornings and evenings. These boys are practicing for Field Day which is to be held May 29th. Because of this we are sure to have some hot contestants in the different events this year. The committee for the day is a good one and the winners of the different events are going to receive prizes. There has also been a lot of enthusiasm over tennis. The court is in good shape and the Athletic Association has bought new rackets and a net. So we see the racket wielders on the court during leisure hours. With an entirely new school building next year and other advantages it is up to the students to persuade sonic good men who arc athletes to attend Bethel. Bethel then may look forward to a big year in athletics in 1915 and 1915.