Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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8 THE BETHEL HERALD manga ar skall han leda unga man de forsta stegen p£ kunskapens ba-11a, vilken han sjalv s val bevand-rat. Annu skall han sjiilv se frukter-na av sitt arbete gro. Men nu, efter en blick tillbaka, onska vi att hedra honom for vad han redan utfort i de Svenska Bap-tisternas intresse, att lyckonska honom for de segrar han vunnit, samt att tillonska honom Gilds rikaste valsigmelser 1 form av halsa, lycka och valgUng pi alia omraden for framtiden. BETHEL ACADEMY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC By ALFRED J. WINGBLADE The Music Department in Bethel Academy was organized in 1916 with Prof. Lawrence Arlander as Director. Efforts had been made while still in the old building to conduct a department where vocal and piano lessons were offered, but these efforts were handicapped by the crowded condition an,d limited facilities. Prof. Chas. D. Ostergren, Miss Alice Ostergren and Miss Florence Fredeen served on the Faculty during this early period. When we moved into our new building a complete department of Music was at once organized. Aside from Prof. Arlander, Miss Julia Barnard and Miss Marie Ackerlund of St. Paul were engaged to give instruction in violin and piano, and Prof. Theodore Bergman in piano, harmony, etc. Prof. Arlander had charge of the voice and cornet departments. In addition to the class instruction, choruses, mixed and male, and an orchestra was organized. Concerts and recitals were given. At the beginning of the school year a very puzzling question arose with reference to the music instruction, in the school, for, while ample accommodations had been provided in the n.ew building. we bad no instruments. This difficult situation was relieved by the generous donation to the school of three instruments, one by Mr. Fred Bergman, one by the Raudenbush Piano Co., of St. Paul and a third by Prof. C. O. Larson, of Chicago. These instruments were of first class and provided the needed equipment for the energetic development of the music instruction. In the fall upon beginning his second year with the school. Prof Arlander felt the call of his country and responded by en.listing in the army after a brief period of evangelistic work. Prof. J. Victor Sandberg was then called and assumed the directorship of the department. Under his leadership for the rest of the year and during this present year the department has made great strides. Associcated with Prof. Sandberg have been Prof. A. H. Oberg, Miss Lillian Morin and Miss Marie Ackerlund. During the year a new grand piano has been secured at a very liberal reduction through the generosity of Prof. C. O. Larson. Funds to cover the price of this arc secured by concerts, so that requisition need not be made upon the school treasury. Another step in the right direction has been taken this year in the arrangements of the regular monthly recitals held in the afternoon, which provide opportunity for the students to appear in public. The music department has also furnished us with special music upon public occasions. A branch studio has been opened in the parlors of the Elim Church under the direction of Prof. Oberg. Similar branches in other parts of the cities are contemplated. That the people of the Twin Cities as well as those outside are beginning to appreciate the facilities offered in the school is shown by the increase in the number of pupils. Not only do the regular academy students take advantage of the opportunity, but people in the vicinity of the school as well as those living in other parts, come to Bethel Academy for musical instruction. This is due partly to progressive advertising hut a larger credit should be given the music Faculty, especially to the director, Prof. Sandberg, whose energy and aggressiveness has brought added success to this important department of our school work. We predict as the result of such efficient efforts rapid growth and steady advancement in standard and ideals.

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THE BETHEL HERALD 7 GREATER BETHEL. By OLIVE MARTINE In spite of the great war and all the drives which have been launched during this period, the Swedish Baptists have done very well, in that the debt which has hovered over the school has been paid. We are grateful for this but in order that we may have a greater Bethel let us not forget to Keep On Giving. We have a beautiful and convenient building, but we need more equipments for some of our departments. The Domestic Science department has not as yet been opened. Funds are needed for equipment as well as for an instructor. Other departments can also be strengthened. Our gymnasium for instance, is still incomplete. The commercial department, although having had but a small beginning has grown to where it will need more instructors another year. Here is an opportunity for young men and young women to pursue commercial studies in a Christian atmosphere. The music department is proving a decided success. Training is offered in vocal, piano and violin. Bethel has grown and expanded these last years. In spite of war conditions the enrollment this year is larger than ever before. Now that the war is over we look for a large increase in the student body this coming year. We hope the students, as well as all who read this paper, will boost for Bethel in trying to get new students. Help to make our school a Bigger and Better Bethel. BE A BOOSTER! OUR INTEREST IN THE GREAT WORLD QUESTION By OLIVE MARTINE The eyes of the world are directed toward Paris, watching the proceedings of the delegates at the Peace Conference. The destiny of the world is held in their hands. International co-operation and peaec is the keynote of the conference. We, as students, are vitally interested. We are here at school preparing ourselves to become bigger and better citizens, to become leaders. When we leave school we must take our place among men,—some to become leaders, ‘others followers. Boosters, if you please. As citizens of America and of the world we are looking with anxious interest across the waters to where our president sits among other leades to establish an understanding of and respect for all international laws, and thus promote an international peace. I T RETT IO AR SEMINA RIETS EORESTANDARK I maj man-ad, for trettio hr sedan, landsteg dr C. G. Lagergren for fors-ta gangen p Anverikas jord. Han kom da for att upptaga den verk-samhet, till vilken han blivit kallad, namligen Forest an dare- och larare-ambetet vid vart semi-narium, en plats vilken han nu i trettio ar fyllt pa det mest fortjanstfulla siitt. Vad som formadde honom att larnna Sverige, talar han sjalv om i denna tidning, sh att vi skola ej saga nagot darom. Annu star han ibland oss, en kam-pe for sanning och ratt, obojd av hren, kraftig och arevordig. Annu i

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THE BETHEL HERALD 9 ACADEMY GRADUATES 1919 ERIC DANIELSON Folly it vrcro for any, being free, To covet fetters, though they golden he! MYRTLE DAHLBY A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn,, to comfort, and command. LI M S JOHNSON “Thy soul was like a star and dwelt apart.”