Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 Pavi. Wohlkord -....................President Katickkink Fklti ions ------- Vice President Donor)iv Fi.orin -..................Secretary Victor Erickson ------- - Treasurer CHRONICLES OF THE SENIORS ClIAPTRK 1 IN the full of four and twenty, and in the eighteenth year of the reign of Alfred, whose surname is Winghlnde, it came to pass that a multitude of the youth of the land, both male and female, both tall and short, both fat and slim, entered the portals of that temple of learning. Bethel Academy. And these were called Freshmen. For they were new in the ways of knowledge, to the dates of ancient history, to the chemical equations, and to the proper forms of English. And it came to pass that Alfred, whose surname is Wingblade, saith unto them that gathered in the hall of diversion and study, If it seem good unto ye, ye shall be joined together, one to another.” And Dclpha. the fair daughter of the House of Jacobson, was appointed to give counsel among them. And they cast lots for a leader and the lot fell upon Fritjof, of the House of Johnson. And lie went before and led them. And his chief aide was Eric, whose surname is Sjolund. And Alvin, of the House of Johnson, was appointed keeper of the mint. And Naomi, daughter of the House of Hultgrcn, was made recorder. And it came to pass after these things that there was a great, marvelous assemblage in this temple of learning. At this gathering only Freshmen were present, all the other tribes being barred. And there was much feasting and merrymaking to the clash of cymbals. Chaptrr 2 Uneventful days then followed till their second year of learning, when Alfred, whose surname is Wingblade. sent messages to them that had been Freshmen bestowing upon them the title of “Sophomore.” And it came to pass that laws were desired by the Sophomores. For peace must be kept. In assembly all the Sophomores joined in one common union, and named for them, as their lender, Erie, of the House of Sjolund, who was appointed to reason together with Evelyn, daughter of the House of Lange; and lidding, whose surname is Lind. And these made for themselves those rules that were pleasing unto them. And it so happened that on the twentieth day of the tenth month of the year of our Lord. 1925, that the multitude gathered again for another grand feast. Chaptrr 3 And the days and the evenings passed. And the class waxed stronger in knowledge. And it came to pass that Alfred, whose surname is Winghlnde, gave them the name “Junior.” For their knowledge was increasing with time. And. lo, all these tilings came to pass in the year of our Lord, 1926. Now, it came to pass that they cast lots a third time for a leader among them. And the lot fell to Paul, whose surname is Wohlford. Dorothy, daughter of the Tire Hi { -Three

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19 2 8 B E T II A N N U A L 19 2 8 SENIOR CLASS POEM Four short years have quickly passed While here at Bethel ice displayed Our tireless energy and pluck With here and there a gift of luck. We've primed and crammed to get our -cork, To pass the quiss and never shirk; In time, at lust, we see the end. The goal ioxcard which our way we wend. Now we're full-fledged seniors grown. Thirty-one, without a drone; With heads held high and ideals higher We'll work toward fame and never tire. With Christ enthroned within our hearts Our Lord and Master strength imparts To meet the storms that will assail, To stand for right and never fail. And yet, the hardest time of all Comes at the parting when we call, “Goodbye, dear Bethelas we start To meet the world with all its art. We'll not forget the lessons learned It'lien toxcard the xcorld our face we've turned, And Bethel days xcill “blues dispel As still xce say, “Farexcell! Far excell! —Katiikrixk A. Frlthous. Tirrnh 'Tiro

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19 2 8 B E T H A N N U A I 19 2 8 House of Florin, was made recorder, and Thelma, daughter of the House of Brandt, was chosen keeper of the mint. And. lo, these Juniors made merry among their fellow students on that day which is the twelfth in the days of February. And this day is dedicated to a worthy man whose name is Abraham Lincoln. Labored busily the Juniors, for alas! they had discovered that their stores were lacking treasures, lacking both gold and silver coin. Then offered they their talents to friends and strangers, and, lo, the coffers were filled to overflowing. And it came to pass in due time that these Juniors brought abundant joys to their elders, who are called Seniors. And, lo, n great and joyous celebration was held on the twenty-first day of the month of May. And there was much playing of cymbals and harps. Chapter 4 And, behold, the class prospered even as the days and evenings passed, and their time in this temple of learning grew short. And, lo. they were called “Seniors. And the year was the twenty-first in the reign of Alfred, whose surname is Wingbladc. Now, it came to pass that lots were cast for a leader among them. And, lo, this was for the fourth time. And Paul, whose surname is Wohlford, went before and led them. For he had been a leader in an earlier time. And Katherine, daughter of the House of Fclthous, was chosen to aid him. And they named for recorder, Dorothy, of the House of Florin. Even as they had chosen females before. And Victor, whose surname is Erickson, became keeper of the mint. Moreover, it came to pass that a great feast was held. And, behold, the guests, many of them numbered among the Seniors, were those who had won glory in the held of battle. And these were football victors. Now, it came to pass, that a drama was given for those who gathered in the great hall of diversion. And this was on the twenty-seventh day of the fourth month of that year of our Lord. And, lo, victory was theirs. For they were guided on the way bv a wise teacher. And, behold, he was Henry, whose surname is Wingbladc. In due time it came to pass that there was much joy and merrymaking to the playing of harps and cymbals, of timbrels and trumpets. And, lo, the Seniors were indeed the delighted guests of their younger brethren, the Juniors. Now, it came to pass after these things, that a last gathering of the Seniors was held in the forest by the big sen water. And there was much merrymaking among them. And, lo, this was for the last time. And it has come to pass that these Chronicles must end. For a great and overwhelming grief fills the hearts of the Seniors. For, lo, their days in this temple of learning arc ended. Ttrruli Four