Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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THE 19 2 7 B E T H A N N U A L CLASS POEM Bethel, thou hast us a purpose given Let us not in thanks grow old; Thou hast given us a vision Let it not grow faint and cold. Though the time is now for parting Yet to climb another rung; We shall take thy lesson with us Till our task on earth is done. Thou hast brought us closer to Him; Shown the beauty of His grace; Strengthened us with blessed promise— We shall sec Him face to face. Thou hast given us a weapon, Taught us how God's word to store; Thou hast changed our doubt to gladness For His guidance evermore. Let our memories e’er be laden With the joys of these school days; Give us strength for each tomorrow Faith and patience for the race. Then let service be our raiment And eternity our rest Our utmost give our Lord and Master And our endeavors shall be blessed. Through all days thy good influence Shall our best endeavors mold Strong and true and everlasting How then can our thanks grow old ? Rudolph Ehnbom. Twenty-Seven

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T H E 19 2 7 B E T H A N N U A L Esther Jorgenson - Corrcll, Minn. “Jury it” Chorus. “Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Carol Dexter - - Morris, Minn. •Carol” Chorus. ‘ Always lightening burdens along life's dreary path By her loving kindness and her merry laugh.” Axel IIkxdaiil - Prentice, Minn. “Axel” “I ry to be good so that others may pattern after me.” Alpiiin Conrad - Duluth, Minn. “Connie” Glee Club; Football; Hockey. “The answer to a maiden's prayer.” Twenty-Six

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T II E 10 2 7 B E T H A N N U A L Class Coi.ors—Rose and Silver Ci ss Flower—Rose Ci-vss Morro—Nil sine uuntine (Nothing without divint yuidance) Acorsr Wixki.eman ------- President Eric Sjoi.UXD - -- -- -- - Vice-President Elver a Wik - -- -- -- -- Secretary Helen Johnson - -- -- -- - Treasurer THE SENIOR HISTORY i TN the year of 1923 a company of fifty recruits, who had gathered from hills and plains, stormed the doors of Bethel. They broke down barrier after barrier and were soon fighting battles in History. English, and Mathematics. They entered in upon what lias proved to be four years of continuous warfare. After facing several defeats (because they were very, very fresh) they realized that a Captain they must have to lead them. Being twentieth century soldiers they believed in woman suffrage and so elected Miss Grace Phillips for Captain. Although she proved very capable, she needed help and thus Margaret Olsen was honored as Lieutenant. The subordinate officers were Fred Snell, Eva Johnson, and Joe Frykman. After winning battle after battle in several weeks of steady fighting, the company decided to celebrate their victories. The feast of the Moon held in the forest of Bethel was the result. Special precautions were taken, for rumors had it that a very superior company was to make an assault on us this particular night, but lo! and behold! they failed to appear. In the later part of the year Lieutenant Olsen left us on account of illness. Stanley Forsman took her place and whenever anyone became blue and discouraged, our witty lieutenant would tell a funny story and the blues would vanish. We made progress for soon authorities told us to plan for another social gathering. This time it was a party of ice and snow. Having gone through a process of steady chiseling and training we found ourselves strong and hardy. In the third month of the year ’21 we had another war party—no attacks were made by outside troops. In June we were told that fighting would cease for three months. But orders were received from headquarters to train occasionally during the summer in order to keep our weapons bright and clean from rust, for in the fall we would have harder battles than ever to fight. II In September we were called back to the battlefront. During the summer months a few of our company had left, but we were fortunate in being reinforced bv several new sturdy soldiers. One of these, Arthur Gustafson, became our lieutenant within a few weeks. Having much confidence in woman leadership from the experience of the previous year, Miss Dorthca Tornhlom had the trying place of Captain. She led us victoriously through both defeats and victories. This year did not seem quite as difficult as the first one had seemed. We were now better acquainted with the lav of the country; by this time we knew where TiecnOj-Eiohl