Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE BETH ANN UAL Class Song 'Tis the day of graduation. Parting time is near at hand; Life 1ms called us in to service Both at home and foreign lands. We are glad for days we’ve spent here. In fellowship and friendship sweet; And if we seek paths of service We will never, never know defeat. May the days of preparation Be the stepping-stones to heights; May our lives flow into channels, Where our God directs aright. May our motto he a torchlight, Which will guide us day by day; “Not for our own selves but others, Will forever, ever point the way. Steep the path has been and rugged But the goal was e’er in sight; And a beam of hope glowed around it, From afar we saw the light. It will lead us safely onward, Till at last the victory is won; And the God who led us hither. Will forever, ever say, “Well done. —Anna Stjernstrom '26 1926. Page S

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THE BETH ANN UAL 1926 LILLIAN GUSTAFSON - St. Paul, Minn. Chorus; Secretary, Alpha Beta '25. “She speaks seldom hut her xcords are tuneful sweet.” ANNA I. JOHNSON', Fort Clark, X. Dak. Girls’ Glee Club; Secretary, O. J. M. M. M. 25; Chorus. “Stately and tall she moves in the hall, the chief of a thousand for grace.” FERX BOSELI. - - - Maple Plain, Minn. Chorus. Have you a little fairy in your home?” FRED SWEDBERG .... Moline, III. President, Senior; Final Debate '24-; Vice President, Missionary Baud; Vice President, Junior; President, Student Council ’2G. Self reverence, self-knowledge, self-control. these three alone lead life to sovereign power.” MYRTI.E IIAXSOX - - - Correll, Minn. Chorus. am satisfied that there is not such a thing as eloquent words—eloquence lies in the manner. l’iwe .».»

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 - —THE RET HA NNIJA L= — (Extracts from the old issues of the “Everyday Bethel Blah.”) October 2 K 1923. President Hogfelt Barely Escapes Banishment extravagant frosh throw Air ay potato chips This morning the President was seen coining to school carrying Mrs. Kent’s (Freshman advisor) hat and coat, which were the instruments of his timely escape last evening. The Freshman class was overtaken by a band of Upper Classman robbers, while they were searching for a camping place along the cold, gloomy waters of the Mississippi. With blood-curdling shrieks they surrounded the trem bling yearlings. Girls screamed, boys shouted, and, as all the lanterns had been put out. in an effort to get away. When the thieves overtook them all trace of wieners, buns, potato chips, and even coffee had disappeared, and at that very moment the little fishes in the river were enjoying a Frosh banquet. After mourning the loss of their evening’s pleasure, the Grccnies trudged slowly home. December 11, 1923. Extra! Extra! Extra! Extra! MIGHTY SENIORS CONQUERED BY WISE FOOLS An extraordinary event occurred this afternoon when the Sophomore Quint defeated the Seniors by a score of 11 to 10. The Seniors were sure of victory but their Underclassmen showed their ability in basketball as well as in a fighting spirit that could not be excelled. This defeat was too much for Senior dignity and power and there was not a Senior to he found at the close of the game. They have theirs coming tomorrow ! Wait and see ! » May 26, 1923. (This report has been kindly icritten by the Special Correspondent of the Senior Class of ’23.) “The banquet given us, last Saturday night bv the Juniors was indeed an overwhelming success. The usually sedate chapel was charmingly decorated to represent a garden. There were trellises, pillars and swinging gates covered with life-like roses of different colors, and many beautiful palms lent a romantic tropical touch. In a little secluded nook behind a trellis, a fountain, surrounded by stone benches and fragrant foliage, bubbled musically during the evening. The program, consisting of speeches, and musical numbers, took place during the serving of the banquet, which was delicious in every respect. This happy evening is one never-to-be-forgotten. and is another one of the Bethel days which ‘memory has painted with colors that shall never fade.’ Dear Juniors, accept our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation of all the work and thought put upon this most memorable of Junior-Senior Banquets!” February 17, 1925. THE JUNIOR BACK WARD PARTY For several days before this “Red Letter night in school history, we had noticed the Juniors holding whispered consultations; but they kept their secret to themselves until the other classmen were nearly bursting with curiosity. Last night the curiosity was satisfied! About seven-thirty one Junior after another came sneaking into the Academy, masked, and dressed backwards. There were all descriptions and types of characters—gypsies, tramps, little girls, negro boys, and also there was one very masculine-looking figure dressed in the clothes of an up-to-date “flapper.” 1926 —:------------------------- =