Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 iBiiaiiiiiciiaiffilfBjiliiitliBniiiiaiiiiiniftsiiiiMiiiiiiiiii tmttiiiraiiiiiitlin iimaniaaiiiii niitiini iitiin iitiiiim uiinuiixiiiiiiiiiaiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiimai iiiiiiaiiiin iii.nmnii iiriiai HENRY C. WINGBLADE OUR CLASS ADVISER There arc many good schools which loval-heartcd youth may attend, but there is no other school just like Bethel. It fills a much needed place for a certain class of students. And just as our Bethel fills a unique place in the roster of educational institutions, so this teacher stands out among others each in his own way, gracious and helpful. His pupils looking at life with eyes made more discriminating and understanding by the hours spent in his class-room, before going forward to the test of the future; pause to render homage to this inspircr and cnrichcr of soul life. Each of us has been glad to work away’, knowing that those kindly eyes, though keen enough to sec the faults and the flaws, sees also the noblest possibilities of each, and as we go out to meet the demands of our complex age, thank him for thus equipping us. May many other Bethel students gather in his class-room day by-day and meet in the literary- societies from time to time under his direction and be enlightened to seek the possible grandeur of life. BETHEL—THE HOUSE OF GOD W hen Jacob came to Bethel And tarried there all night, He saw a ladder stretching From earth to Heaven bright. And angels, dazzling creatures, Adown the ladder came, And back again to Heaven They seemed to take his name. Jehovah stood above it And promised him to give That country to his children Who after him should live. When Jacob woke, affrighted, He vowed, if God would bring Him safely on his journey, He to his hand would cling. We, too, have come to Bethel And in our dreams have seen The ladder and the angels, And sensed what life can mean. So in the beckoning future We stronger yet can climb; The call of God will lead us And last as long as time. What to us was imparted Within these sacred walls, Will lure us through the future Wher’er our Father calls. e The distant purple mountains May- prove to be bare hills; The ardent buds of springtime May feel the frost that kills. But if we work sincerely And trust God through the years, We doubt not time will give us Far more of joys than tears. And Bethel we’ll remember In springtime’s sunny days, When summer comes upon us. And in the autumn’s haze. The friends we loved at Bethel, The songs and games we shared, Will come to our remembrance As long as life is spared. And when our Father calls us From earth’s cold, transient sod, We’ll walk and talk together In Bethel, the House of God. —Lilla White. 25

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»JL 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 iiillliNlitMtiimiiiiMiin iiiiiiBimii iiBium iipimiaiin m u nn■iitiisnuiinni imnniiiiiiiiiaii i iiiiiiHiiiimumiMamiBMimiiiii niiiiiiiiaiiiiu iiiiiniii iiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiuaiiiiii Carl Henry Carlson . St. Paul, Minn. “Earnest, sincere, and decided; and above all, a gentleman.” Johnson, Mabelle . St. Paul, Minn. “If more people had a similar nature. the world would be better than it is” Hocpelt, Carl . Traverse City, Mich. Vice President. Alpha Beta (1st semester). ”23. “Keeping everlastingly at it brings success” Johnson, Ewald . Two Harbors, Minn. Football, '23 and ”24. Treasurer. Student Council. ‘23. Student Council, ’24. Serge.mt-at-Arms. Alpha Beta. ”23 and ”24. Vice President. Junior Class. 23. Vice President. Commercial Dept.. ”24. Advisory Board. Boarding Club, ‘24. Athletic Board. ”24. “Two-fifths of him—Genius. Abili'y, the rest.” Aspaas, Emil . . Willmar, Minn. .News F.ditor. Clarion. ”23. 24. “To be well informed is a gift of nature.” 22

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1924 — The Beth annual — 1924 ■nitiiiniiiiiuimttimiiili iiuiiiiiiit!i!ii itiiiiiui •iihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiitaiiiiiiiiii•iiiiiiiiiHriiiii iiiiiiisii ■iiiii(iiininiii amiminiinun■ 111 ■ rii• niiniiiiiiii iiiiii iiiii iiiniiiiii in....................... SENIORS CllARI.ES Wonl.t-'OKl) Mary Bii.lman 1 A-: LAND lACOMSOX Ai-koki) Hanson Russki.l Bavin Ida Forsman . . . President Vice President Srcrslary Trrasurer r ilsdictona i Salutatorian Motto—'Fry, trust, triumph. Colors—Silver and Old Rose. Clast Flower—Ward Rose. THE DRAMA OF THE CLASS OF ’24 ACT I—FRESHMAN YEAR Scene 1.—Halls in Bethel Enter Prof. Danielson with thirty-one Freshmen. Prof. D.: You know your own degrees; sit clown, and last a hearty welcome. First Freshman: Twcrc better that I were home with mother. Second Freshman: I w ill surely starve if I remain here. Third Freshman: Hush; sec who enters. All Freshmen sigh. Enter Dr. Hagstrom and Prof. A. J. W ingblade. Prof. D.: Honored Sirs: I deem it a great honor to have the privilege of introducing this very promising group of new students, whom I feel confident will be an honor to their Alma Mater, for they came here with a two-fold purpose: that of receiving all knowledge obtainable in an honorable way; and that of giving all that may be given of their time, patience and obedience. Dr. Hagstrom: I bid you all a hearty welcome to this institution. Curtain Scene 2.—In the Sprinc of 1921, Last Class Mkktinc of Year Freshmen meet in room 108. Time, 12:30 P. M. Pres.: The meeting will please come to order. The secretary will at this time give a report of all social activities of this class for the past year. Sec. Reads Records: First class social held on October 24, at Bethel Academy. Prof, and Mrs. Danielson entertained the class at their home on the evening of Halloween. Second Class Social held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Vclicnt. Spring social held at Bethel Academy on May 8. Pres.: This report was especially read at this meeting that you might be reminded of the many pleasant times we have spent together—as a class. May this be an inspiration to you one and all, which will bring you back to these halls and classrooms with a determination to accomplish every task which may confront you. Bell rings. Freshman: The time is up, but I think it will be proper lor the class to show their appreciation to the officers w'ho have served us so unfailingly during this, our first year at Bethel. I therefore suggest that we express thanks to our class officers by rising. All Freshmen rise. Meeting adjourned. Note: Parliamentary procedure not vet introduced. 24