Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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26 THE BETHEL HERALD at Brainerd, Minnesota in 1907 and kept on until she graduated from the Central High School at Two Harbors, Minnesota. Feeling that she had not completed her education to her satisfaction she was influenced by a frieitd, Miss Jennie Edstrom, to come to Bethel Academy where she entered the Commercial Department last September. She is taking the Business Course. Florence Gantxer. In Merriam Park, St. Paul, Minnesota a very bright-eyed girl was born, Florence Gantzer by name. She went to the Rosetown School from which she graduated. She is a girl of many desires, and decided she wanted to enter the business world. Through the influence of her neighbors, the Taylors, she came to Bethel Academy in the fall of 1918. She has done herself credit here. Myron L. Segerstroin. In Ida County. Iowa, during the coldest season of the year, in January, usually everyone is sitting around the fireplace but for some reason or other everyone seemed very happy. The birth of little brown-eyed Myron was announced. He is very ambitious, so he began his education atrthe age of five in the pub-i cschools of Haynes township, Ida County, Iowa. Here he finished the eight grade at the age of fourteen. In 1916-17 he began the commercial course at the Denison Normal and Buslnes College. But one day he met Enoch Johnson, a graduate of the Commercial Department of Bethel, who persuaded him to come to Bethel Academy. Myron, makes this statement: Everyone who wants a high school or business education should come to Bethel. He will boost for students this summer. Mabel Schacht. Early in the twentieth century our golden-haired Mabel Schacht was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. She began school at the age af seven years at the Brimhall School, from which she graduated at the age of fourteen. She .did housework for a while but she thought she wan,ted to see more of the business world so she began the Commercial Course at Bethel Academy in November. 1918. Some day she hopes to be the bookkeeper for a mining company in Montana. Edith Larson. This happy girl was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1903. At the age of five she attended kindergarten, after which, owing to illnes, she did not attend school for three years. At the age of eight she entered the Hancock School from which she graduated at the age of thirteen. Edith is a very bright, and industrious student. Last fall her friends persuaded her to come to Bethel Academy to take the Commercial Course. She was told Bethel was a good school, but she found it better; so you see it is the best school. Carrie Nelson. In Alexandria, Minnesota, was horn a big brown-eyed baby girl whose name is Carrie. She began school at the age of seven years in. Holmes City. Minnesota. where she graduated from the eight grade in 1916. She thought she didn’t know quite enough, so through the influence of Ellen Nelson, a member of the junior class this year, she decided to come to Bethel Academy to take up the Commercial Course. She has won her way with a smile. Effic Carlson. Effie was born in Meriden, Iowa, in the latter part of the nineteenth century. She was one of those people who did not know at first what she wanted but kept on going from the time she completed the eight grade in 1913 until she had finished two years of work at the Cherokee High School. She finally decided that she wanted to take a commercial course. She read about Bethel Academy, but was induced by her pastor, J. L. Malm, and also by Rev. P. G. Nelson of Omaha. Nebraska, to come here. A girl of beautiful countenance and gentle manners. Lawrence Sands. During the beautiful season in the last century at Willmar, Minnesota, a very surprising event happened. Our soldier boy, so true, was born. He is known as Lawrence Sands. At tlio age of six years he was considered old enough to be trusted so he began school. In the winter of 1915-16, he attended Willmar Seminary where he completed the eight grade and also took some commercial work. Not long after this he was in Uncle Sam’s service, and while in camp he had a conversation with Herman Pearson, a former graduate of Bethel, who advised him to come to Bethel Academy. He began his course here the second semester, and is very glad to know he entered such a fine school, he says. He will be a bookkeeper in Washington, D. C. some day.

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THE BETHEL HERALD 27 Kllcn Peterson. Some time ago, at Rice Lake. Wisconsin, a little girl was born who was named Ellen Peterson. When she was but four years of age she moved with her parents to Superior. Here at the age of six years she began her education at the John Ericsson School. She decided that she wanted to begin a business career. Through the influence of Mrs. Bodien and Miss Olivia Johnson, she entered Bethel Academy, and is one of our students who will be heard from. Myrtle Hodman. She was born in Cambridge, Minnesota in the year 1902. Cambridge did not seem quite large cn.ough for this ambitious little girl so she moved to St. Paul where she began school at the Hancock School. She finished the eight grade at Goltier School. She went to the Central High School one year when she decided she was interested in commercial work. She entered Bethel Academy Oct. 1, 1918 through the influence of her sister, Gladys, who is also a student here. Peter Del Re. At Valenzouo, in the beautiful land of Italy, was born a very happy, bright-eyed baby, Peter. As Italy offered few educational advantages to an ambitious person, Peter decided to go to the United States. Through the influence of Merril, Greer Chapman Co., St. Paul, be entered Bethel Academy. He has been with us since January 1. His ambition is to give a million dollars to endow Bethel Academy. Ruth Peterson. Here’s some news from across the waters! In Norway, The Land of the Midnight Sun, was born, a beautiful little girl, Ruth. At the very tender age of three months she felt a longing for America, and accordingly, taking her parents with her, she set out for Minneapolis which has been her home ever since. At the age of seven she began school and graduated from the eight grade at the Pillsbury School. She began high school but was very unfortunate as. owing to bad luck in the family, she was compelled to stay at home. After this she decided to attend a business college. Through the influence and boosting of Gertrude Ek-man, she decided to pursue a business course at Bethel Academy. She’s a girl with a smile. Philip Mattson. In Isanti County, Minnesota, there was at one time a great deal of excitement. No wonder! Philip was born. He began Cedar Creek School at the ago of eight years. Poor little boy, had such a long way to walk that after he reached the higher grades he decided to come to Bethel Academy and finish his education. He began commercial work during the month of December, 1918. Myrtle Falk. In the year of 1901, near the town of Cambridge, Minnesota, a big blue-eyed baby girl was born. She was named Myrtle and has been known by that name ever since. She liked the surroundings so she lias always lived there. At the age of five years she began the first of her school work at Fisk Lake Rural District School, from which she graduated at the age of fourteen. Like many people of this age she wanted to take the Commercial Course. She was influenced to come to Bethel Academy through a graduate of this school. Though quiet in bearing, she can be depended upon to reach the goal. A nr id Johnson. In Eagle Point, Marshall County, Minnesota, was born a real boy, whom we all know as Arvid. He began school at the age of eight years. After graduating he decided to come to Bethel Academy to take up the business course.-. He began here Feb. 5, 1919. Edith Teltren. In Meeker County, Minnesota a big fat baby girl saw the wonderful light. She soon began to smile as she realized the greatn.ess of the world. At the age of six years Edith began school at Grove City. In the year 1916 she graduated from the Emerson School in Harvey Township. She decided to take a rest from school work for one year, but after reading the Acorn, Bethel Herald, and studying the catalog she was convinced to come to Bethel Academy and finish her education in some line, so she she entered the Commercial Department in September 1918. She is an industrious girl. She believes that duty should come before pleasure. Agnes Krogstml. In the latter part of the nineteenth century in the big city of Minneapolis. there was the sound of many church bells rejoicing over the birth of little Agnes. At the age of seven, years, although not big enough to have her own way. she entered the Webster School. She finished two and one-half years of work at the East High School. Through the boost-