Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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A. J. WlNGBLADB, A. M. A generous heart, a cheery smite. And high ideals make life worth-xchilr. H. C. WlNCiUIyADB, A. B. “Hut in his dutg. prompt in every call, tfr watched and wept, he prayed and fell for all.” E. A. Fixstkom, Pic. B., Th. M.. B. I). Strongest minds are often those of whom the noisy world hears least. Thirteen

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE XI.Y as a chapter in the book of experience is the course at Bethel which now. for the seniors, is approaching its close. But brief, and seemingly insignificant as it is, it may be the most thrilling, the most dominating chapter of life. We little know the value of the passing moment and the transpiring event. The future alone can show these up in their true perspective. This issue of The Bcthannual marks the dividing line between the commonplace present and the alluring future. The year just ending at Bethel may have a much larger contribution to make in the life and work of each student than any one can surmise. An old adage reminds us of the fact that “all is well that ends well, and there is no small portion of truth in this philosophy. But, let us not forget that the close of a school year ushers in the Commencement season. Ah, there’s the point of emphasis! The commencement of so many things either worth while or the reverse, depending entirely upon our attitude to them or what we put into them. Henry Ford remarked, a while ago, that a man who starts cut in life with the sole object of making money seldom makes very much, while tlie man who has in mind the rendering of a service of value, and keeps that uppermost in his life, makes money readily. Christ, the Great Teacher, expressed this same thought when he said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and 11 is righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. We get by giving and that applies not merely to business but to everything else in life. The application of that thought leads to Happiness. In the world as in the church, too, we get hv giving. Some people go to church occasionally, take no active part, yet expect to get something in return. They go emptyhanded. They return much as they go. It is only possible for us to take out of life what we put into it. “For life is the mirror of king and slave, 'Tis just xohat ice arc and do. Give to the world the best If on have And the best xcill come bach to you.'’ The faculty of Bethel, the School Board and the staff of The Bcthannual want every reader to know that this has been the deepest desire of their heart and hence as the book goes forth it is carried on the waves of sincere prayer that its purpose may be fulfilled and spur each reader on nearer life’s real goal. G. Akvid Hagstuom. Ttrclvc

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Esther Sable, Pii. B. “Though lost to sight. to memory dear Thou ever tcilt remain ' Harold Ericsson, A. B. “An honest mans the noblest work of Ood. Anna M. Swedbkrg, B. S. “Xoble bu birth. Yet nobler by her deeds.’’ Frances May Anderson, A. B. “Teach me half the gladness That your soul must know.” Effib Nelson, A. B. “A perfect woman, nobly planned. To team, to comfort, and command.” Fourteen