Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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O ft - 1924 — The Bethannual — 1924 O-ft ACT II —SOPHOMORE YEAR Scene I.—A Como-Harriet Chariot Euler Prof. Danielson and Emil. Danielson: So fair and foul a day I have not seen. Emil: Tis registration day at Bethel Beach this day. Danielson: Ah, that is right. You are no longer a bud but have developed into a Sophomore blossom. Emil: Do you reckon that all will be back again this year? Here comes a member now. Enter ' .erapit. Zerapii : Coed day, dear friend, aic you guiding your feet to Mr. Wingbiadc’s castle, also? Emil: Yes, enter thou in. Danielson {aside): It gladdens my heart to see my fold. All coming back again to resume their studies, and I have great hopes for an unsurpassed class of 1924. Scene II.—Room 108, Where a Boisterous Group of Sophomores Have Gathered for Election Danielson: Hush! Shall we resume our dignity? and shake off all fickleness and knee-knocking. Chairman: Nominations now open for president. All (at once): EMIL!! Chairman: Do you think it would be proper and fitting to have all of our company not to speak on, “Penalty of Death, ’ one word to our younger set, the frosh. First Soph.: I think that a good idea. Second Soph.: I am body and soul in favor of it. Third Soph.: Me thinks those words well spoken. In Chorus: Give us dignity or give us death. Scene III.—Office of Register of Deeds Register: Would you be kind enough to relate in simple tongue that which has been going on in your class the past year? Soph.: It has been a year of less entanglements. We succeeded in taking the pennant at the annual by winning fust honors. We also succeeded in not executing or injuring any of the new students. We spent many delightful evenings when oui class gathered for its socials. I do beseech you now to give us leave, and ere the leaves have turned brown we will be hack again to our stronghold of knowledge.— Adieu. ACT III.—JUNIOR YEAR Scene 1.- Study Hall of Music Enter five Juniors carrying the wind instruments, English III, Physics, Geometry, and Economies respectively and trap drums ether studies. First Junior: We arc returned. Second J.: Yes, fate has dealt kindly with us to guide us in this course. Third J. May we so conduct our researches into the study of these instruments, that when this course is completed, our instructors can truly say, “These have been faithful and have acquired a place on the honor roll of Bethel.” 25

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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

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1924 — The Bethannual - 1924 il. Second J.: May it be so, may it be so. Fourth It shall be so, if we will but adhere to, and recognize, the importance of economics as a solo instrument in the Hooverizing music. Fifth J.: Thou must not forget the importance of the drums (other subjects) for they arc very essential for our success. Thou dost recognize this I feel assured. First J.: Good Sirs; we will not debate the question of the straw. This is but a grain and must be well cared for, if we would sec it develop. Other students enter. Studying is begun. Curtain ACT III 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Scene II.—Reception Room Two Juniors working on a chart containing a summary of events and activities of Junior Class. Enter President of Class. Junior.: Welcome, Mr. President, we arc in need of your counsel and assistance. Hands the finished chart to the president. 1. Registration .... First Chapel .... Get Acquainted Social Junior Social .... Annual Hike (Happy Hollow) . Reception for New Students. Junior Social.................. Roys' Christmas Entertainment. Holidays.................................Dec. 22 to Jan. 9, 1923 Semester Exams...............................Jan. 24, 25, 26, 1923 Prof, and Mrs. Danielson entertain Class at their home Feb. 19, 1923 Junior Program......................................Mar. Alumni Day..........................................Mar. Athletic Banquet....................................Apr. Visitors’ Day.......................................Apr. Junior Social........................................May Field Day............................................May Junior-Senior Banquet................................May Sept. 12, 1922 Sept. 13, 1922 Sept. 16, 1922 Oct. 9, 1922 Oct. 27, 1922 Oct. 28, 1922 Dec. 18, 1922 Dec. 21, 1922 10, 17, 6, 28, Semester Examinations 1923 1923 1923 1923 7, 1923 12, 1923 19, 1923 June 6, 7 and 8, 1923 President: Would that I could live the few short months of the past school year over again, for work has been turned to pleasure because of the comradeship of my fellow students. May this spirit of fellowship, the Bethel spirit, ever continue to be a part of the student body of our dear Alma Mater. Exit. Curtain ACT IV—SENIOR YEAR Closing Year Student of ’24.—We have at last, by many hard knocks and through many rough roads, reached the strategic point where wc may be called Seniors, in the true sense of the word. Our long sought for hopes and desires were at last a reality when a two score group entered the office in the fall term and told the Principal that they would like to take English IV. It was a still more happy group that assembled 26