Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE BETHEL HERALD 27 and 1 A. M. His favorite flower is the “Blue Violet” and the key to his success is found in his motto “Try Again.” Hazel Viola Paulson. On the 29tli of January 1898 there was a great rush and scurrying of feet at Rush Point, Minn., for it was on that day that Hazel bestowed her first smile upon the sad world. Here she attended a school which was located two and one-half miles from Rush City and enjoyed this walk immensely. She has also said that Rush Point is a place which she will always live thru the rest of her life, there being no sweeter place; for which we would like to know the reason why? She has chosen the Golden Rule as her motto, “Do unto others as they do unto you;” her favorite study is “Physiology,” but she has no favorite flower as she likes them all. Wendclla Joranson. Among the beautiful lakes and woods of Karlstad, Vastergot-land. Della was born July 6. 189(3. With the aim of being of worth to the world, she entered “folkskolan” and graduated therefrom in 1910 and in the spring of 1910 cccom panied by her mother and sisters she arrived at Minneapolis. Being an ambitious young girl she entered Hamilton public school, attending until the spring of 1912. After staying at various places she again resumed her studies in 1913, but this time at Bethel. However, she would again try high school, but with the result that she spent only one semester there, for Bethel proved to have too strong an attraction for her, so she returned in 1917. Her favorite study is Science”, and her favorite flower is the “White Water Lily,” while she has chosen as her motto “Pray and Go.” Juan C. Orendain. In the far distant isles of the Pacific where the flowers bloom so brightly and the birds sing so gaily, was born May 6, 1894 one of the world's great artsmen. Altho deprived of his parents while at the age of ten he finished his training at an American school and at the age of sixteen years began teaching in a Philippine public school and received a government scholarship in 1914. Always pushing forward, he become principal of a primary school the next year, but feeling the need of a larger and more tlioro education he entered the Iloilo High School, finishing three years. He now felt a desire to sec the great America which had given them their freedom, and therefore crossed the ocean and arrived at Bethel in the fall of 1917. That he has lived up to his motto, “Push Forward.,’ is readily seen from his success, and he is as pure as his favorite flower, “the Lily.” Olive Johnson. Olive began her life February 17. 1S98 at Clifton, Kansas with a song, and has continued to sing ever since. There among the simple country-folk, she was ever making their work lighter by her cheerful song. Having completed eight years of public school, she studied music for three years, thus learning to make the very ivory sing. However, during these years she longed for a broader education and with this as her aim she accompanied her sister to Bethel. Here she is continually spreading sunshine, where’er she goes with her cheerful and soul-inspiring song. She has lived up to her motto. “Serve to glorify God” by singing his praises always and at all times. She has chosen the “Calla Lily” as her favorite flower and German” as her favorite study. Hazel Vivian Limdstcn. As a whirlwind arousing all the neighbors, Hazel, the baby of the 1918 class, looked out upon the wide world for the first time October 20, 1900, near Waconia, Minn. Finding this a satisfactory place, she decided to stay, and entered a grammar school near by. Upon graduating from the grammar school, she entered the high at Waconia in the fall of 1914. Like many of the Seniors she decided to complete her high school course at Bethel. and prepare to become a worker for the Master on the home field, this desire doubtless being fostered by the teachings of her parents. Her motto, “Never leave till tomorrow what can be done today,” is well chosen, and of the many flowers she loves the “red carnation” best. Elmer V. Led in was born at Oak Park. Minn., May 2, 1900, where he quietly grew up. ever under the protection of the giant oaks. He finished his graded school work at Oak Park in 1914 and entered Bethel Academy the following year. While at Bethel, he has pursued his studies with a determination to gain success as may be seen from his motto “Now or Never.” His favorite flower Is the “red rose,” while of all the studies pursued he loves “History best.

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THE SENIOR CLASS Top row—L. Juleen, Hazel Paulson, J. Orendain, Martha Anderson, D. Aspaas, EffieLindblom, A. L. Fredrikson. Second row—Olive Johnson, C. Carlson, Florence Erickson, G. A. Gustavson, EstherOlander, A. B. A'elson, Jeanette Sjoquist. Third row—G. R. Mellin, Ruth Carlson, E. Ledin, F. Moberg, Mildred Falk, 0. Magnuson. Bottom row—Hilda Lund, D. E. Nordquist, Lillian Osterberg, Wendella Joranson,Hazel Lundsten, Ax. Anderson, Jennie Skoglund.

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28 BETHEL HERALD David E. Nordquist. On the shores of the Atlantic, in the city founded by our noble forefathers was born a wee babe July 7, 1900, who is destined to become one of the world’s greatest business men. Being an ambitious young lad he entered school at the age of five and completed the eighth grade when but thirteen years of age. It being his desire to enter the commercial world, he enrolled as a student of the Wilmington high school, having completed three years of this work, when he was sent as a delegate to the Swedish Baptist Conference at Minneapolis last September. While attending this he was convinced by his friends that it would be of more benefit to him to finish his course at Bethel Academy, and this we believe has proven itself, for e’en tho he must change his plan he is still the same ambitious lad as at five. He has chosen as his motto, “Never give up, for perseverance wins,” his favorite study is “mathematics” and tho he likes all flowers the “American Beauty” is his favorite. Esther A. Olamler. In the fair country of Portland, Oregon, where the last rose of summer had not faded nor the leaves turned red by December 17, 1893, Esther began to tune the hearts to singing. After a seven months’ stay at Portland she decided to see more of the world and therefore went to Mead, Nebraska; but this did not prove satisfactory, and in the course of fifteen years she had traveled east and west until again in Mead. In spite of attractions at Mead, she decided to leave the U. S. which she had served so faithfully and try Canada, but with the result that in 1915 she returned to the U. S., this time, however, to Minneapolis with the purpose of entering Bethel Academy. As is already known, she is very musical, making music out of the very rocks, and has shosen as her motto,“Be natural” (B'=|), which she intends to follow thruout life and take up a musical career. Her favorite flower is the “Lily of the Valley.” Lillian Hedvig Osterbcrg. On the first rare day of the year 1S9G, the farmers near Siren, Wisconsin were awakened at sunrise by the beautiful song of tho birds as they announced the arrival of a demure little lass. With a desire to become a school-ma’am, she entered the public school of Siren and finished at Spring Valley. Now feeling the call and need of teachers on the foreign field, she entered Bethel Academy in the fall of 1914, that she might prepare for her life's work. Her motto is very well adapted to her work, “If you hav something to do, do it.” Her love for the country is revealed in her liking of the “golden rod.” Arthur Benjamin Nelson On a bleak December morn 1892 our worthy steward first opened his eyes, in the city of Rockford, 111. He received the fundamentals of his education at the Brown public school, of Rockford, after which he spent a few years gaining some practical experience in work. But during these years he became aware- of the fact that in order to become an efficient worker in the Lord’s vineyard he needed to increase his knowledge, and it was with that aim in view that he entered Bethel in the fall of 1914. His motto, “Find out what God wants done, then do it,” is very appropriate to his work. His favorite flower is the “Wild Rose and favorite study “History.” Lawrence Sidney Julccn. May 4, 1S99, St. Anthony Park, St Paul, Minnesota was made famous as the birthplace of a great philosopher. When old enough he entered the public school and there spent eight joyous, carefree years, marred but by one event of illness. In tho fall of 1913 ho entered Bethel Academy in order that he might broaden liis knowledge of humanity and be better equipped to meet the battles of life. After remaining at home one year he resumed his studies at Bethel, with his motto, “Never Give Up,” constantly bofore him. His favorite study is “English,” while of all flowers the “Primrose” appeals to him most. Alfred L. Fredrickson. Where sorrow reigns or encouragement is needed, send hut for the gay lad who commenced life at Waster s, Sweden, September 28, 1S90. Having cheered many sorrowing hearts and performed deeds of kindness both at school and elsewhere, this lad arrived in United States 1910. He commenced the course in the Swedish Theological Seminary in 1912, that he in some measure might better accomplish the work set before him. Upon finishing this course in 1916 he entered Bethel Academy, That he will always be a humble servant is realized from his motto. “Neither to seek