Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE BETHEL HERALD 25 places in Sweden is Kinnekulle in Vaster-gbtland. There among the flowers and trees David had the privilege of spending his boyhood days. He was born, Aug. 3, 1893 He attended public school there and at the age of 17 the longing came to see the world. Accordingly David arrived at the shores of our wonderful country. After a short stay of 'two months in Orange, Miss., he went to Rockford, 111., where he remained a great deal of the time until the fall of 1915. He then, made the wise decision to enter Bethel and prepare for the ministry. In connection with the academic course the last two years he has taken a special course in the Seminary. His motto is By faith and courage” and his favorite flower is the Lily of the Valley. His favorite study is physiology. David is a young man of a great personality. He is jolly and bighearted. He has set his aim high and is sure to be victorious. Gladys lied man—Our model, the valedictorian of our class, was born at Cambridge, Minn. At the age of nine she moved to Princeton, Minn. From there she moved to St. Paul. Gladys graduated from the Hancock grade school in 1911 and entered B. A. in the fall of 1917. During her stay here Gladys has shown herself to be of unusual ability. Her favorite study is English literature. Her motto ‘‘Perseverance wins” assures her success in life. Alice Edwards—V gviken, Wasa, Finland, has the honor of being the birthplace of this quiet demure young lady. At the age of 16 Alice left Finlan l and emigrated to America landing in New York. She had finished the grade school in Finland so entered Bethel after remaining in New York for short time. Her motto is “Live to Serve.' ’ Her favorite study is history and her flower is the Lily of the Valley. Alice has performed all her tasks conscientiously and has gained a scholarship in school. Melvin Okersfroni—This aspiring young man was born at Cambridge, Minnesota. March 30, 1898. He completed the grade school at Cambridge and has attended Bethel for three and a half years. During his stay here he has been a leader among his fellow students. This is due to his personality, which is of the type that attracts. Okie,” as he is called, is very fond of athletics and has become famous along this line. Ilis favorite study is law and his ambition is to be a commercial leader and we feel sure that he will succeed because he puts his whole strength an,d soul into whatever he attempts to do. His favorite flower is the American Beauty Rose and his motto is Ne tentes aut perfice.” Hilma Larson—This tiny maiden was born in Ashland, Wis., Sept. 9, 1896. Hilma is the nightingale of our class. She is small but oh my! When she sings you wouldn’t thinjc so. Hilma finished the public school at Mason. Wis., and from there she came to St. Paul and entered Bethel. Her motto is, Not I, But Christ.” Her favorite flower is the American Beauty Rose and her favorite study is Eng. litterature. Verna Swedlund—One of the most attractive young ladies in, our class is Verna who was born at OrtonVille, Minn., March 22, 1902, and being a very contented maiden she remained there ever since. She finished the public school and three years of high school there and decided to come to Bethel Academy in the fall of ’19. Our class would not he complete without our sunny Verna and we are sure to hear of her in future years. Lillian Wik—Another popular young lady is the secretary of our class, Lillian Wik. much loved and appreciated by those who know her best. On April 30th, 1902 (it must have been a sunshiny day we are sure) she came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Wik at Milliard, S. Dakota. She finished the ninth grade there but in the fall of 1917 decided that Bethel Academy was the only place for her. She has been a conscientious student and has shown ability in, her classes as well as in other responsible positions. She is an ambitious girl and with such a motto, Nothing without Divine Guidance,” we can be certain that she will constantly aim towards the high n.oble achievements of her day. We know that we will hear of her accomplishments with joy. Her favorite flower is the American Beauty. —A. C. P.

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24 THE BETHEL HERALD ished the public school in Sweden and at the age of twenty came to the beautiful shores of America. On his voyage to this land he visited Norway and England. He has spent two summer vacations in Christian, work in Canada and one summer in New York as pastor. His well fitted motto is “Saved to Serve.” Oscar is known all over the campus by his broad sunny smile and we feel sure that Oscar will win success wherever he goes. He is a Student Volunteer and plans to sail for China as soon as he has the necessary preparation. His favorite flower is the Carnation, and his favorite study is History. Alice Peterson—What was the cause of all the commotion one stormy March morning at Prentice, Wls. The wind was howling around the corners and through all the noice a tiny cry was heard. Yes, it was Alice, the salutorian of our class. But even, if it was stormy outside there was sunshine and gladness within for this sunny hearted young woman caused sunshine and has been spreading sun,shine ever since. Alice finished public school at Prentice and spent one year at the Bible Training School in Chicago. She then entered B. A. and throut her stay here she has entered heartily into school life. She is a member of the Sextette and has been very prominent in the musical sphere. She considers English and Sciences her favorite subjects and the Sweet Peas are her favorite flower. Her motto is “Nil Sine Xumine,” and her aim is a very worthy on.e, namely to be of service to others.. Her plans are to enter training at the Mounds Park Sanitarium in the near future and we expect to hear great things of her. Harold Ericson—This young man. on,e of our musicians, was born Nov. 9, 1892 in the •far away country of Lindes, Bergslag, Vast-manland, Sweden. In 1895 he moved to Kalsva, Vast.manlan.d. and finished the public school there. In 1910-11 he attended the Iarma folkhogskola. Having heard so much of our wonderful America the desire to come here kept growing and growing, and as a result lie landed in Chicago on a rare June day in 1912. He attended evenpng school there, completing the public school in 1916. It was a happy never-to-he-forgotten day when in the fall of 1916 Harold became en- rolled as a student at Bethel Academy. Harold is on,e of our soldier boy’s having spent seven months with the A. E. F’s in, France. He was discharged May 14. 1919. During his stay here he has held many positions of prominence. Science is his favorite study. The Lily of the Valley is his flower and his motto —Nothing is Impossible assurees him success in 'life. Louise Koscndalil—Who would have guessed that this bright young lady was born across the great Atlantic Ocean? Yes, one fine day in the fall at Hafaliem. Gotland. Sweden, Louise first opened her blue eyes to gaze upon this world. Here in this little village at the edge of a large beautiful forest, her happy childhood days were spent. She spent two years of school in Sweden and completed the public school in the beautiful state of California. Louise lives on a splendid fruit farm in the neighbori ig vicinity of Kingsburg, California. After spending three years at the Kingsburg Joint Union, High School, she decided to complete her high school course here. We see that Bethel's fame has spread even to the coast. Louis’ worthy aim is to become a foreign missionary and in future years we will be proud to think that she was a member of our class. Her motto is “Saved to Serve.” Her favorite study is History and her favorite flower is the Pansy. Elizabeth Lind berg—Elizabeth, one of our brightest young ladies, was born at Echo, Minn., one cold December morning in 1900. Her parents moved to Willmar, Minn., where they remained for only a short time, moving to Sacramento, Cal., in 1905. Being fond of traveling, she remained there only six years, moving to Kingsburg. California, in 1911. Elizabeth attended grammar school here until 1913 but completed school at Harrison. After spending three years at the Kingsburg Joint Union II. S. she decided to come to Bethel. She is a very lovable girl and makes friends with all with whom she comes in contact. Her worthy aim is to become a missionary, to win souls at home and abroad. Her motto is “What would Jesus do?” Her favorite study is English and the Violet is her favorite flower. David Moberg—Among the most beautiful

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26 THE RETIIEL HERALD