Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THU 1916 GRADUATING CLASS. Pop row from left to right; Paul Larson. Ida Kilckson. Leonard Westman. Ksther Nelson. Fred Xorllnt?. Lila Stonestrom Cl. S. UYyklind. .second row: Osborn Instance. Mamie Tnixiuixt. Robert Anderson. Josephine Anderson. Victor Larson. Mill) .Swanson. Victor Jb-rKlalk. '11.ini row: hd. .1 Tamiuist. Ulmer Turnbloni. Lydia Fianxen. Corn Walter. C’arolu Morin. Samuel Smith. Ales Id xion. Carl Dalilstrom and Signc Palm by mistake are not on the picture.

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14 THE ACORN (Elasfl patm hditli Tonight as 1 sit a-dreaming, And .gazing toward the sky, There comes to my mind a vision, Of days that have gone by. A group of youthful faces. In number—twenty-three,— The year of nineteen sixteen. My own class-mates 1 see. First comes our vigorous leader. And “Acorn” editor too. By courage and faith he conquers, Vic. Larson—our president true. Next comes a new faculty member, Our good critic. G. S. Frykllnd; With him I see Fred Norling, Who thru work is going to win. A dark-eyed maiden now 1 see, Tis studious Carola Morin. And Ida Erickson also comes, Who never idle is seen. Next on the firing line appears, Our English star—Turnblom. A prophet is succeeding him.— Tis Alex Rcxion. But stay, who're those that next I see. So happily smiling and calm? Oh: it must be Lydia Franson. And also Sigr.a Palm. Carl Dahlstrom was our Socrates. He shone in Swedish class. THE PARTI Longed for Future hath been conquered. Present's here victorious ; Bethel Senior, greet him! Yonder lies in realms unknown a Goal which life laborious Brings to God-llge seekers. Strive for that, beloved classmate; Fight Tor this so glorious! Die if need be struggling! 'iranson Vic. Bergralk, always boosting. Once loved a freshman lass. Small parcels hold much learning, Tis so with Leonard Westman; And ever for knowledge yearning. Is Josephine Anderson. Mamie Tanquist—one of the smart set, Never satisfied to quit. A brother has she named Edwin.— He studies that he may assist. Osborn Instance—a veritable Parson, In History is very fine. Preparedness.” calls out Paul Larson, His face doth ever shine. A German maid is Cora Walter. She is renowned for sympathy; With her comes our Esther Nelson, So true-blue and motherly. A modest young man Is Sam Smith, He is seldom known to smile; Though our little sunbeam Lila. Is cheerfully smiling the while. Bob Anderson is last, not least: Ilis voice o’erwhelmes us all. Then ended my memorial vision. Of those known at Bethel Hall. Dear classmates, stick to our motto. And always higher aim! With “Excelsior” ever before us. We surely shall win the game. NG WORD. As the light grows dim towards evening. Hearts may cease to succor. And remove to others. Try not then, my noble friend, to Seek in careworn pucker Refuge frem the breakers. Flee the winds and make the Harbor! There will He our Plucker Keep thee safe. Excelsior.

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iG THE ACOHN (Claus tfiistaru (Continued from page 11 himself, he wished to get into action. He held several positions as stenographer and bookkeeper. Lately he has l'elt that the world needs men to serve; and has chosen as his motto,— Study to Serve. He is very much afraid of “hares’’ and wishes to know when they are near, so he has chosen for his flower,— Harebell.'' Hookkeeping did not agree with Mr. Tan-quist; he therefore entered Bethel Academy the fall of 1913. Signa Palm:—In one of the most beautiful spots in the Sunshine State, there was a little girl born on the 23d day of June. 1SD7, close by a beautiful lake in the viein-ity of the city,—Lake Nordin. It is said that as soon as she could see the beauties of the surrounding country, that she decided to remain there the rest of her life. So far she has been true to her word and says, she will not change her mind until someone changes it for her. At the age of six she had a feverish desire to get an education. She graduated from the graded school in 1912. The following year she began high school work at Lake Nordin. After three years of faithful study there, she felt that an education is not complete without a journey, so she went to the state of Colorado and drank out of the beautiful fountain of nature for a summer. Homesickness, however, struck her. and she returned home. Having come home she decided to complete her high school work and went to a place where no one ever gets homesick or lonesome, namely, “Bethel.” Her motto expresses her dominating characteristic,—“Do your best!” Her favorite flower is the American Beauty. and her favorite study, Swedish.” Gustav Sanfrid Fryklind:—There is an old saying that Big things come in Small packages. This saying we truly can apply to Mr. Fryklind. It is difficult for Mr. Fryklind to remember the date of his birth, but it was sometime in the year 18S7. In Forserun, Smaland. Sweden. After finish- ing tile “I'olkskola” he became very patriotic as all Swedes do; lie enlisted in the navy at the very early age of fifteen. But. after having drifted back and forth on C.:e restless billows for two years, he made si final drift” to the great land in the west, where he spent five years in Texas. While here his eyes were opened to the great need of the world. Thinking that his life's call was to make the world better, he entered the Swedish Seminary, then located at Morgan Park, Chicago. lie graduated in the spring of 1914. After having served a few stations as pastor, he felt the need of a high school course. His insight left him to Bethel Academy. Here he became a very distinguished personality; faculty and students alike respected him. This feeling grew stronger and stronger until the faculty felt they must make him one of their number. He is now teaching Freshman Swedish. His patriotism will not be kept in the background, which is shown in the choosing of his flower the Linnea.” There is another adage. — A Simllanning can make a living in a rock-pile.” Therefore. Fryklind shouts with the great philosopher, Socrates. “Be Thyself! Mayme Tanquist:—In the city Beautiful, in the state of Somewhere, there came a stranger on the 9th day of Feb.. 1893. who brought a furious snowstorm and the coldest of weather, which seems still to be her hobby. The first thing she did upon her arrival, was to sing a solo, which terrified her brothers to such an extent that they threw up their hands and exclaimed, terror stricken,; Mrt! Ma!! Ma!!! hence her name “Mamie.” She began as a little child to philosophize upon . the question.— Life and Death. When she found she could not solve it hers 7Ti she decided to enter the public school. After spending several years at the public school in her city, Mankato, Minn., she graduated with her question still unsolved. The mysteries of death still gnawed at her. until finally she ielt she must come to Bethel. While