Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1939 volume:

The 1939 Spire Published by The Student Body of Bethel Institute ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA The Junior College Contents SCHOLARSHIP Classes Junior College Seminary Christian Workers’ Course LEADERSHIP Activities Forensics Clubs Christian Work Music Journalism Athletics FELLOWSHIP Features Editor-in-chief - - Karl E. Business Manager - Francis Karlson McOlash Foreword Our fathers came to America on ships, the founder of our school had once been a ship’s officer, and now Bethel is sailing on” in greater growth and activity. With such thoughts in mind we present Scholarship,” Leadership,” and Fellowship” on the pages of the 1939 Spire. We present here a record of college life as it is found on Bethel's campus. The dignified graduate, the conscientious freshman, the somber student, and the carefree athlete have all been included in our effort to portray all phases of school life. If we have succeeded in making the book one which secs forth Bethel's spirit of growth and activity, the purpose of the 1939 Spire will be fulfilled. Dk. Edgren dedication Faculty, students, and other friends of Bethel throughout the land joined together in many places this year to honor the occasion of the one-hundredth birthday of the late John Alexis Edgren, the founder of the school. The entire Swedish Baptist General Conference has paid tribute to the memory of the pioneer who made possible the organization and development of Bethel. To the memory of Dr. Edgren and to the principles for which he so earnestly adhered, we sincerely dedicate the 1939 Spire. Page Six Dr. Hagstrom Our President The year 1939 is outstanding in the history of our school not only because it is the anniversary of the founder of our school, but also because it is the twenty-fifth anniversary of Or. Hagstroms presidency of Bethel Institute. We are deeply grateful for his many years of service, and we pray that he may be with us for many years to come as instructor, guide, and friend. Page Seven faculty Emery A. Johnson. B.S. Dean of Junior Co'.lcoe ond Pro-lessor of Zco'.ogy; University •! Minnesota. 3.S.. 1930; Graduate work. University of Minnesota Theodore Bergman, B.M. Instructor ir. Piano and Theory; Pupil ol Hamlin Hunt, Glenn Dillard Gunn Hudolph Ganz of Chicago, ana Arthur Frcdho.tr. of New York City. Alfred J. Wingbladc, A.M. Proicssor of Religious Education; William Jewell College. A B. 190i. A.M. 1908; Graducto work. Univorsity of Chicaao and University cl Minnesota. Karl J. Karlson, Ph.D. Dean of Seminary, Professor of Psychology; Bothel Seminary, Stockholm, Sweden. 18S9-1903; Clark University. A.B. 1909. A.M 1910. Ph.D. 1912. C. Emmanuel Carlson, A.M. Professor of Social Science; University of Alberta. A.B. 1927; University of Minnesota. A.M. 1932; Graduate work. University of Minnesota. Edith Larson Office Secretary. L. A. Lovcgren, Ph.D. Mathematics; University ol Washington. B.S. 1910; Graduate work. University of Washington. 1910, 1924, 1925; Western Washington College. 1925; University oi Minnesota Ph.D. 1938. William Adam. B.A. Athletic Ceoch; Macalester College, B.A. 1937. Enid L. Platts. A.M. Instructor in English; Wheaton College. A.B. 1935; George Peabody College for Teachers. A.M. Page Eight Faculty G. A. Gordh. Th.D. Gordon Collcqc. 1893. 1884; University ol Chicaoc, 1894-1895; Setolseminariot. Stockholm, 1895-1897; Newton Theological, 1899-1902; Southern Baalist Sominary. Th.D. 1903. Alice M. Johnson, A.B. Instructor in Swedish; University ol Minnesota, A.B. 1930; University of Minnesota. Graduate work. Reuben E. Nelson, S.T.M. Professor of Biblical Interpretation; Des Moines University. A.B. 1927; Bethel. Theoloaiccl Seminary, B.D. 1930; Newton Tneoloaical Institution. S.T.M. 1933. Adolf Olson, A.B.. B.D. Professor of Ethics; Chicago University. Divinity School, 1912; Macalestcr College. A.B. 1916; Bethel Theoloaical Seminary. B.D. 1921. Grcduate work. University of Minnesota. George Hultgrcn Director of Music and Instructor in Voice; Studied under Dcvid Baspham of New York City; Oscar Scagle. New York baritone; Prof. Witherspoon. Oscar Saencor, and Gaetano Revo natc. Milan, Italy. Elite V. Nelson, A.B. Librarian and Instructor in German; Des Moines University. A.B. 1925; Graduato work. University of Minnesota. Ernest G. Norstrom, M.S. Professor ol Chemistry: Macalestcr College. B.S. 1919; University of Minnesota. M.S. 1929; Graduate work. University of Esther Sahel. Ph.B. Prolessor of Practical Theoloay; University oi Chicago, Ph.B. 1920; Moody Bible Institute, 1920-1921; Newton Theological Institution. 1921-1922; Graduate work, University o! Chicaao, 1923. Page Nine % Seminary Graduates Anderson. Gordon Si. Paul. Minnesota Basketball 1; Tennis I; Gospel Team Chairman 1; Student Pastor 2. 3: Class President 3: Hudor Ball© Charter Member. Dickau, Clifford Sr. Paul. Minnesota Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4. % Bond 5; Basketball 2. 4; 3 Club. Vice Pres.. 5; Student Council Pres. 1; Mem. 2. 4; Gospel Team 1 2; Student Pastor 3. 4, 5: Male Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4, 5; Sec. 2; Pres. 4: A Caoel’.a Choir 4. 5; Pres. 5; Hudor 3allo Charter Member. Johnson. Ralph F. Minneapolis. Minnesota Class Pros. 1; Male Cliorus 1; Student Council 2; Reliaious Council V. P. 2; Alexis V. P. 2; Asso. Ed. Clarion and Spire 2: Class Sec. 3; Student Pastor 3. Hadley. Egon St. Pan!. Minnesota Student Pastor 1. 2, 3. Nelson, Edward Ludington, Michigan Debate 1; Excelior in Literut Homiletics Prize 1; Class Pres. 2; Student Council Prec. 2: Religious V. P. 2; Sominary Alumni Asso. Scholarshio 2; Student Pastor 2, 3; Bocrdina Club Board 3; Hudor Ballo Charter Member. Ruhn, Henry S. St. Paul. Minnesota Male Chorus 1, 3. 4. S; Treas. 4; Vice Pres. S: A Capelta Choir 4; Colloao Club Vice Pres. 1. Sorlcy. VC'iibur Minneapolis. Minnesota Student Pastor 3. 4. S; Male Chorus 1: Basketball 1, 3. 4. 5; Student Council Pres. 3; Alexis Pres. S; Hudor 3allo Chartor Member. Wessman, Maurice Red Wing. Minnesota Colleac Club Pres. 1; Clarion Adv. Mar. 1, 2; Student Council 2. 4. 5: Boardir.a Club Board 3, S; Pres. S; Student Pastor 3. 4. S; Hudor Ballo Charter Member. Page Twelve Junior College Graduates Ahlquist, Ethel Augusta Jot hat, Assam, India B.V .A. Trees. 1: Gocpol Team; Declamatory. Ahlquist, Gerald Robert for hat. Assam. India Gospel Team; Colletje Club Treas. 2. Bloomquist, Alrik Andreas Rockford. Illinois Male Chorus 2; A Capella 1. 2; Band 1. 2; Orchestra 2; Student Council 2; Clarion 1. 2; Spsre 1. Bus. Mar.; Reliaious Council 1. 2, Gospel Team Leader 1. 2; Athletic Com. Chairman 2; Baseball Basketball 1. 2; 3” Club 2; Oratory 1; Debate I; Do-clomatory 1. Dahlberg. Marie Antoinette Meriden, Connecticut Missionary Band. Sec. Treas. 1; Vice Pres. 2; Gospel Team 1; Colloac Club Sec. 1; Basketball 1. 2 Dc Gnmp, Henrietta Eileen Gotbenbuig. Nebraska Bond 2. 3; Orchestra 3; Clarion 2; Gospel Team 1. 2. 3. B W A Treas. 3. Drou, Dorothy Louise Puyallup, Washington A Capella 1. 2. Gospel Team 1: Clarion Circulation Mqr. 1. Basketball 1, 2. Dunning. Florence La Rene Minneapolis, Minnesota Colleae Club; Class Secretory 1. F.ricson, Margery Ada Frederic, Wisconsin A Capella 1, 2: 3AV.A. Vice Pres. 1; B.V .A. Pres. 2; Gospel Teem 1, 2; Clarion Reporter. Frcdine, Ruth Doris Maynard, Minnesota Freshman Class Sec. 1; A Ca-polla 1, 2. 3; Orchestra 3; Gospel Team 1, 2, 3; Spire 3. Hagstrom, K. William Minneapolis, Minnesota Gospel Teem 1, 2, Leader; Col leqo Club Pres. 2; Missionary Banc 2; Debato 2: Baseball 1. Page Thirteen Junior College Graduates Halvorscn, Truman Eugene Minneapolis, Minnesota Class Pres. 2; Male Chorus 2 Student Pastor 1. 2; Student Council 1, 2; College Club Treas. 1; Religious Council 1. basketball 1. 2. Johnson, Rawlin Joseph Henning. Minnesota Religious Council, Treas. I; Gospel Team Leader; Orchestra 1. Lovegrcn, Mildred Elite Minneapolis, Minnesota Debate 2; Basketball 2; Oratory 2; B.V .A. Cabinet Chairman; Declamatory. I.undgrcn, Paul Arnold Daibo. Minnesota Gospel Team Leader 2; Oratory 1. 2; Declamatory 1, 2; Baseball I. Moberg, Doris Marie Crest on. lour, Girls' Trio 1. 2; Gospel Team 1; A Capolla 1. 2; Studont Council 2; Clarion 2. Olson, Ruth K. A Capella 1. 2; Clarion Reporter 2: Girls' Trio 1. 2; Basketball 2; Missionary Band 1, 2; Class Sec. 2. Paulson, Stanley Anoka. Minnesota e-lass Ireas. 1; Missioncr 2; College Club Pres. 2; ball 1. 2; Declamatory Club 2; Gospel Toam 1. y Band Bcsket- 2; “B” Pearson. Vernon P. Chicago. Illinois Baskelfcall Mgr. 1: Band 1, 2; Orchestra 2; Debate 2. Religious Council Trees. 2; Clarion Sports Editor 2; Baseball 2; Gospel Team Loador 1. Shenning, Olga Elvira Bridgeport. Connecticut A Capella 2. 3; B.W.A. Cabinot Chairman 3; Missionary Band 3; Clarion Reporter 2, 3; Declamatory 2, 3; Oratory 3. Wcniger. G. Archer Minneapolis. Minnesota Studont Council Pres. 2; Studont Pastor 1. 2. And risen the camera broke! Hanson, Hilton Peter Holmgren, Med Kuchl, Delbert Sherman, Ear! Dewelt Slnikcu, Arthur Leroy Page fourteen SOPHOMORE CLASS Third Row: F. McOlash, A. Woni-acr. P. Lundaren. V. Pearson. S. Paulson. W. Johnson. Q. Darry. V . Haqstrom. G Ahlquicl. F Dtinninq. A. Slaikou. R. Persons, H. Hanson. G. Ohsbera, B. Fribora. R Porrin. R. Johnson. Second Row. E. Rull, R. Swenson, A. Johnson, H. DoCamp. M. Berg-falic. D. Drotz. E. Ahlquist. A Sher-men. R Christenson, D. Beckman. R. Fredir.e. B. Anderson, J. Trets-ven. C. Johnson. Firs! Row O Shenninq. S Dan-ielscn, M. Lovegren, V . Hanson. R. Olson, T. Halvorcon. Prof Carl son, M. Ericson, R. Erickson, A. Martin. The Graduating Classes The 1939 graduating class of Bethel Junior College had as its officers: Truman Halvorsen, President; Wyman Hanson, Vice President; Ruth Olson, Secretary; and Delbert Kuehl, Treasurer. With these students as leaders, the class, under the faculty supervision of Prof. C. E. Carlson, has sponsored various activities including a toboggan party and a Sophomore Day, on which occasion the members of the class temporarily disposed of their solemnity and noisily broke balloons. Wc congratulate the graduates, and wish them a successful and a happy future. Organizing three years ago under the name of Hudor Ballos, this year's Seminary Seniors have manifested unusual solidarity and camaraderie as a class. The name Hudot Ballo,” though seemingly mystic, is derived from Greek and has a very suggestive meaning. With squirt guns as their symbol of membership, Hudor Ballos are, translated into English, water throwers. Having with dignity laid aside their watery weapons, this group has evolved into our present body of illustrious seniors. Charter members of the organization arc: Edward Nelson, Maurice Wessman, Clifford Dickau, Wilbur Sorlcy, Gordon Anderson, Harold Wilson, Richard Werner, and Carl Young. Page Fifteen Third Row: D. West. D. M.l er. A. Collins. L. Shold. G. Samuclson, D. Johnson, R Hovinen, D Pe er-son. W. Soule. T. Kommedahl, S. Carlson, D. Ganetrom. M. Molin, R. Dahl, E. Zeiloth, R Lundquist, A. Johnson, F. Otto. C. Swanson, P. Peterson. P. Notion, M. Lager, E. Larson. D. Asplund, R. Lir.dgren, E. Flamir.q. D. Nordel!. G. Ha'.son, M. Holmbero. W, Lir.dblom. G. A. Andersen. M. Hilke. Second Row E. Elmoren. H. 3ero-falk. L. Webster. K Gustc srn. V Waihela, O Anderson. G. Hammer. D. Webster, M. Larson. M. Erickson, C. Anderson. E. Teder-raan. V. Horcauist. G. Widen, E. Antonson. R. Peterson, L Ottoson, D. Wilson, J. Lindquist. First Row: B. Sherman, V. sons. A. Nordstrom. E. Seaman, E. Fin-strom. H Bjork. R. Po'.mauist, E. Younqquist Miss Platts. G D. Anderson. K 'Carlson. H. Heath. ?. Tiernlund. H. Roqers. B. Anderson. The freshman Class The Freshman Class organized at the beginning of the year with Glenn Anderson, President; Karl Karlson, Vice President; Elaine Youngquisc, Secretary; and Runo Palm-quist, Treasurer. When the cold weather and snow arrived, the first social gathering of the class was held in the form of a toboggan party. As spring approached the freshmen were familiar enough with college life to present School Days,” a program of hilarious entertainment. The climax of the year's activities was the annual J. S. Banquet, presented by the freshmen in honor of the graduating class. The banquet was held in the Spanish Room” of the Hotel Lowry, which provided the correct background for the occasion. Christian Workers' Course Those graduating from the Christian Workers' Course are Bernice Andersen, Helen Bergfalk, Annabelle Sherman, and Olga Shenning, who is receiving a diploma. CHRISTIAN WORKERS- COURSE Third Row R, Swenson. D. Beckman. H Gustafson. R. Erickson. Second Row: E. Tcderman. R. Christenson. E. Seaman. A. Nordstrom. P. Tjernlund. D Wilson. First Row: C. Andorson. A. Shor-raon. B. Anderson. E. Larsor., O. Shcnninq. H. 3crqfalk. Page Sixteen SEMINARY MIDDLEMEN Standing: M. Lawson, C. Young, R Goodman. O. Johnson. B. Fleming. Seated: C. Lindman. F Lind-strom. H. Tcgenfoldt, H. Carlson. N. Holmgren, F. Ferre. SEMINARY JUNIORS Second Row: C. Holmbera, S. Rendohl. J. G. Peterson. S. Larson. R. Nordolf, A Blomguist. J Vaiinc. First Row: W. Sherwicle. E. Sherman. E. Miller. V. Olson. G. Petersen. J. Bcrgcson. Seminary Underclassmen The Junior Class of the Seminary has as its officers Virgil Olson, President; John Bergeson, Vice President; Gladys Peterson, Secretary; and Earl Sherman, Treasurer. The officers of (he middle class of the Seminary during the past year were: President, Herman Tegenfeldt; Vice President, Ned Holmgren; and Secretary-Treasurer, Florence Lindstrom. Page Seventeen Standing: G. Peterson, N. Holm- fren. A. Blomoulst, M. Wossman, . Holvorson, H. Togenioldt. Sooted: W. Hanson, A. Anderson, G. Widen, Proi. Carlson. A. V eni-cor. Student Council The governing committee of the student body, the Student Council, with G. Archer Weniger as President, Wyman Hansen as Vice President, and Grace Widen as Secretary, functioned under Faculty Advisor C. E. Carlson. The group sponsored the Get Acquainted party at the opening of the school year and was active in the purchase of the new Gospel Team Bus. Because of the fact that the Council is composed of representatives from all departments of the school, it is probably the most influential organization at Bethel. Herschel Roger . Arthur Slcikeu, Joyce Johnson. Oratory Eighteen students entered into competition for oratorical honors in the contest sponsored by the College Club. The following were declared winners: Herschel Rogers, first; Joyce Johnson, second; and Arthur Slaikcu, third. Bethel was also represented by Herschel Rogers in the S. M. J. C. oratorical contest, where he won first place, and at Eau Claire, Wis., where he was runner-up. Pa v Turn!) Standing: G. A. Andeison, Mis Pkjtt . G. D. Anderson. Seated: R. Lundauist. W. Haq-strom. V. Pectson. I. Lindquist. Debate The debate teams, instructed by Miss Platts, spent many long, hard hours in work on the Pi Kappa Delta question, Resolved: That the United States should cease to use Public Funds (including credit) for the purpose of Stimulating Business. The teams met St. Thomas College, Iowa State Teachers College, and Macalester College in no-decision debates. Standing: A'vwro Johnson. Robert Peterson. Seated: Joyce Johnson, George Dairy. declamatory The contestants for honors in declamatory competed before a meeting of the College Club. Robert Peterson, who won first over all contestants, represented Bethel in the S. M. J. C. C. at Concordia College where he placed second. Alvera Johnson, Joyce Johnson, George Darry, Herschcl Rogers, and Robert Peterson entered the Forensic Tournament at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where they met competition from four-year colleges. Bethel placed third in this contest, with Joyce Johnson placing first in Poetry Reading, Ilerschcl Rogers second in Original Orator)', Alvera Johnson third in Dramatic Declamatory, Robert Peterson third in Humorous Declamatory, and George Darry fourth in Learned Oratory. Ptige Twenty-one WC2 RELIGIOUS COUNCIL Vomon Pearson. Robort Peterson. Darothy Bcckmcn. Ned Holmgren. Herman Teaenfnldt. MISSIONARY BAND Third Row: R. Erickson. S. Larson, E. Antonson, V.'. Hagstrom. R. Christenson, G. Ohsbcra. G. Peterson. Second Row V Fons, O. Johnson. S. Dar.ielson. V. Waihola. B. Shorman, R. Swenson. B. Fleming. R. Olson. Tirst Row. B Ar.dorson. V. Pearson. O. Shonnir.g. H. Teger.feldt. H. Carlson, A. Blomquist. P. Peterson. Religious Council The Religious Council, which has charge of all the organized religious activities of the school, has as its President, Ned Holmgren; Vice President, Robert Peterson; Treasurer, Vernon Pearson; and Secretary, Dorothy Beckman. Beside the supervision of the activities of the Gospel Teams and other regular duties, the Council this year co-operatcd in the purchase and operation of the Gospel Team Bus. Missionary Band The Missionary Band has had a very interesting year studying the various phases of missions. Several returned missionaries have been speakers at the regular meetings, and Prof. Adolf Olson has led a special mission study class. Herman Tcgenfeldt has served as president of the group. Page Twenty-two GOSPEL TEAMS GOSPEL TEAMS J. Lindquist. M. Laaer. A Nordstrom. H. Gustafson, G. Samuelson. V. Nordquist. M Larson. G Ohsberg. B Anderson. D. Wilton, R. Palmquist, M. 3orgfalk. R Johnson, D, Eoqloston. R. Lundquist. C. Johnson. E Larson. P. Peterson. A. Edblom. A. Johnson, S. Larson. E. Elmaren. W. Shcrwick. A Collins. R Lindgron. M Eric-son, L Smith. R. Olson, D. Gan-strom. H. Carlson. H. Rogers. The Gospel Team Bus. The gospel teams and the student pastors represent a large part of a very important activity of the school, that of Christian service. Each of the gospel teams have had meetings almost every week during the school year in places where people are in need of their message. The student pasters go out to their respective churches for the week-ends, bringing the Gospel to communities that cannot support full-time pastors. STUDENT PASTORS Third Row: M Wessman, C. Holmberg, N. Holmqrcn. M. Law-son, A. Slaikou, B. Fleming, C. Lindman. S. Rcndohl. R. Johnson. Second Row: E Nelson, R Goodman. Larsen. C. Ycuna, O. Johnson. F. Forro, V. Olson. First Row: G. Anderson. H. Tea-enleldt, A Wenigor. B. Friberg. C. Dickau, D. Miller, T. Halvorsen, V . Sorley. Page Ttreaty-three The Clarion and the Spire Twice each month during the school year the Clarion, our school paper, is published by an enthusiastic staff of journalists headed by their chief, J. Gordon Peterson. Usually quite calm and peaceful, the Clarion office becomes a miniature hurricane as a deadline approaches. However, none of this mixup' is portrayed in the paper, a publication of which the staff can readily be proud. Did any one see Orro? Where’s Runo?” Karl Karlson, the editor-in-chief, is heard shouting as other members of the Spire staff enter the room. The staff is particularly busy during the last fc-w weeks of the school year bringing together all the facts and pictures which make up the Bethel annual. After much hurry and scurry by members of the staff the Spire is published. CLARION STAFF Thirc Row: E. Younqquist. E. Tederman. V. Y aihela. E. Fin-strem. C Johnson. C Andorson, C. Swar.sor.. R. Potorson, R. Chris-tonson. R. Erickson. Socond Row: O. Shcnninq. R. Olson. S. Rcndahl. V . Johnson. G. Dairy. F. Ferre, J. Valine, V. Pearson. G. Anderson. C. Younq. First Row: G. Peterson. Miss Platts. G. Widen. D. Eaaloston, V. Olson. A. Blomquist. SPIRE STAFF Third Row: A. Woniqer. R. Palrr.-quist. Socond Row: E. Zelloth, V. Wai-hola. O. Anderson, R. Fredme, G. Dairy, M. Hilkc, F. Otto. Front Row: K Karlson. Miss Platts. C. Swanson. A. Johnson. P. MeOlash. G Widen. Page Twen!y-font Music Groups Under the guidance of Professors Hultgrcn and Bergman, many of the students have become very well trained in piano and voice. The talent which these student musicians exhibit is being used at nearly every function of the school and at many places not directly connected with the school. The male quartet, commonly known as the Four Flats, is one of the school's better known singing groups. Appearing with the male chorus, singing in school and to groups everywhere, they have become an appreciated unit. Also appearing at many functions is the string trio, which is a new type of musical treat that Bethclites are having the pleasure of enjoying. MUSIC STUDENTS Back Row: V . Har.son, S. Carlson. J. Valino. L. Smith, O Shcn-ninq. A. Anderson. Front Row: D. Beckman. E. Ted-erman. G. Widen. R. Swenson. J. ,'ohnson. D. Eqqleston, E. Larson. P. Ticrnlund. Sected: Prol Hultaron. STRING TRIO Gordon Peterson. Virqil Olson. Runo Palmquist. MALE OUARTET Gordon Poterson. Med Holmqron. John Valino, Virqil Olson. P‘ f Tucnty.ftre MALE CHORUS Ttiiid Row: S. Carlson, V . Hanson, R. Goodman, E. Shorman, C. Young, M. Lawson. A. Blomquist, T. Haivorsen. F. McOlash, I. Valine. Second Row: F. Ferre. R Palm-quist. V Olson. R. Nordoll, O. Johnson. H. Tagonfoldt, E. Larson, C. Dickau. First Row: C, Homberg, H. Rahn, G. Peterson, Prof. Hultgrcn, N. Holmgren, A. Slaikeu, H. Hanson. A CAPELLA Third Row: J. Valine. D. Miller, R. Falmqutst, C Holmberg. A. 3Iomqutst. H. Hansen. G. Peterson. S. Larson. R Nordell, D. Mordoll, r. Ferre. R. Goodman. Second Row: L. Ottoson, R. Erickson. H. Carlson, R. Swenson. B. Shorman. R. Christenson. M. Eric-son. D. Drotr, G. V idon. E. Miller, O. Shonning, A. Johnson. A. Andor-son. R. Frcainc. L. Smith, D. Webster. First Row: P. Tjernlund. E. Tcdor-man, D. Eggleston. D. Beckmcn. C. Dickau. Prof. Hultaren. W. Hanson. R. Olson. C. Swenson. A Marlin. E. Youngquist. BAND Left to Right: D. Miller, E. Sher man, J. Valine. H. DoCamp. A Blomquist, W. Soule. T. Kommn cahl. G. Peterson (director]. B Fri berg. V. Pearson, S. Corlson, C Young. F. McOlash, R. Goodman C. Dickau, V. Olson. ORCHESTRA Lclt to Right: A Johnson, D. Eggleston. R. Johnson, C. Anderson. R. Palrnquist, A. 31omquist, H. DcCanp, w. Soule. V Pearson, S. Carlson. E. Sherman, W. Hanson. D. Miller. F. McOlash. R. Goodman, R. Fredine. G. Peterson (director). Page Twenty-fix ■ Male Chorus Sioux Falls, S. D., heard the first concert which the 1939 Male Chorus presented on its spring tour, which took it as far west as Concordia, Kansas, and as far south as Kansas City, Missouri. Prof. Hultgrcn, director, travelled with the men. Virgil Olson was accompanist and Gordon Peterson student director. The Chorus also sang many concerts throughout the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota. The officers for the past year were Ned Holmgren, President; Wyman Hanson, Vice President; Carl Holmberg, Treasurer; Herman Tcgcnfcldt, Secretary; and Folkc Ferre, Librarian. Prof. Hultgron A Cape!I a Choir The A Capclla Choir lias practiced diligently every Thursday afternoon, and sometimes oftener, to become a much-enjoyed choir. It has appeared upon many occasions and has pleased many audiences. Clifford Dickau was President for the past year; Wyman Hanson, Vice President; Dorothy Beckman, Secretary; and Ruth Olson, Librarian. Prof. Hultgrcn directed the choir. Band and Orchestra Thursday afternoon. Noise! It's the band or the orchestra tuning up. After a few minutes of confusion, Gordon Peterson, the director of the band, appears, lifts his baton, and music issues from the instruments of more of Bethel's musicians. At nearly ail of the gatherings in school, and especially at the basketball games, the band or the orchestra arc there to fill with their music the moments which would otherwise be dull. These organizations are comparatively new, but they have already made themselves known to be worthy of our applause, which we gladly give to them and their director. Gordon Peterson Page T wen lyse i eu Alexis Society The Alexis Society of the Seminary had a very interesting scries of meetings during the year. Their programs were composed largely of extemporaneous speaking and singing by the members themselves. The past semester (he society has set aside meetings in which they have honored members of the faculty. A member of the society gave the particular professor's life story and other interesting things about him and his work. Ar the conclusion of these meetings refreshments were served in the dining hall, and every one enjoyed a social time. During the spring semester the society had as its President, Wilbur Sorley; Vice President, Carl Young; Secretary, Gladys Peterson; Treasurer, Folkc Ferre; Social Chairman, Ned Holmgren; and Refreshment Chairman. Mrs. Miller. College Club The College Club is an organization composed of all the students in the Junior College. The Club meets once a month. During these meetings the business of the group is cared for and programs of interesting speakers and musical numbers are presented. The College Club also conducted the oratorical and declamatory contests this year. After the meetings a social hour is held in the coffee shop of the college building, during which refreshments are served and games are played by the group. The officers of the club are pictured: William Hagstrom, President; Ethel Tedcrman, Secretary; Del Ray Peterson, Treasurer; and Robert Persons, Vice President. Page Twenty-eigbt B. IV. A. and B Club The chapel has been transformed into a living room, a table is set with silver service. Only one meaning could be applied to such a procedure—the Bethel Women s Association is to have its meeting, and its tea. Very exclusively a girls' organi2ation, the B. W. A. is an active group having interesting meetings arranged by the girls themselves. Officers for the first semester were Ruth Tcgenfeldt, President; Margery Ericson, Vice President; Jeanne Tretsvcn, Secretary; and Henrietta DeCamp, Treasurer. Those elected to serve as officers for the second semester were Margery Ericson, President; Florence I.ir.dstrom, Vice President; Ruby Christenson, Secretary; and Annabellc Sherman, Treasurer. A hoard of rcd-swcatcrcd, broad-shouldered giants are swarming toward one particular room. That means B Club meeting. This is an organization of lettermen, athletes all. Usually the)- are extremely informal, but one night they invited the fair maidens to join them, and they had a banquet. The B Club banquet, a gala affair, was held in'lhe coffee shop, which was properly decorated for the occasion. Even dressed in their Sunday best, these he-men” had a good time. Elected by the organization at the beginning of the year were Virgil Olson, President; Clifford Dickau, Vice President; and Ray Appelquist, Secretary-Treasurer. B. w. A. Third Row. M. Melin. C Johnson. G. Widen, L Webster, R. Peterson, D. Webster. H. Carlson. G. Peterson. E. Hull, O. Shenmng. H. Gustafson, H. Heath. D. Wilson. A. Nordstrom, D. A. Johnson. A. M. Johnson E Flam-.ng. P. Tferniund. G. Hanson. E Larson. E. Ze.loth. R. Erickson. E. Miller. A Anderson. M. Lareon, G. Hammar. M. Erickson. Second Row: E. Antcnscn, O Anderson. V. Waihe’.a. F. Dunning, S. Danielson. R Swenson. H. DeCamp, V. Fons. D. Eggleston. E. Elmgron. E. Ahkjjist. D Drots. D. Beckman, R. Fredine. B. Anderson, R. Olson, M. Lager. ✓. Ncrdquist. L. Ottoson. D. Asplunc. H. Bergfclk. H. Bjork, E. Finstrom. J Tretsvon. First Row: M. Borgfalk. L. Smith. C. Anderson. K. Tedorman, A. Sherman. F. Lindstron. Miss Nol son. M. Ericson, R. Christenson. M. Lovegren. C. Swanson. A. Martin. E. Youngquist. P. Potorson, E. Seaman. B. Snerrr.an. B” CLUB Third Row: D. Johnson. D. Petor-son. C. Young. A Slaikeu. V . Sor-ley. O. Johnson. H Tegenfoldt. G. Potorson. Second Row: F. McOlash. S. Paulson. V. Pearson. G Anderson, N. Holmgren, B Fribcrg, J. Berge-son. First Row: C. Holmberg, V Olson. Coach Adam. C. Dickau, A. Blomquist, S. Rendahl. mgm Paf-e Tu cuty-nine Carl Young Ray Appolquist Page Thirty Basketball BASKETBALL TEAM Second Row Coach Adam. R. Hovincn. W. Sorlcy. S. Paulson. B. Friborq. First Row: G. Ferre. D. Johnson, C. Young, D. Peterson, R. Appel-quist. Under the watchful eye of Coach Adam our boys this year reached lofty heights in the basketball world. Five lettermen returned to form a nucleus for this year’s team, and three new members were added. As the team went through the schedule with victory after victory, all eyes turned toward a possible conference championship. However, the deciding game with Rochester Junior College was lost by the heart-breaking score of 28-27. Although disappointed, the team went on with their usual pluck and fight, and came out a close second in the J. C. Conference. The credit for this smooth-working team cannot be placed in any one place. Commendation goes to very efficient coaching, splendid co-opcration on the part of the boys themselves, and good backing by both the school and student body. At every game that our team played at home there was a good-sized crowd of rooters to cheer them on to victory. When they came out onto the floor in their bright red outfits, there was always a rousing cheer to make them fight and win. Both the team and the students believed that this year the basketball team would attain great heights, which they did. Carl Young captained the boys to their place as runners-up in the conference, and Bert Fribcrg took care of the fellows when they weren't on the floor. Bert was the man who did the dirty work behind the scenes—he washed the socks(?). DelRay Peterson did enough brilliant shooting in nearly every game to become the high scorer of the conference. Hats off to the team, its captain, and its coach! Page Thirty one BASEBALL TEAM Second Row: Coach Adam. A. Edblom. O. Johnson, A. Blomquis:, R. Dahl, B. Fribora. First Row: D Potorson R. Appol-quist. C. Dickau, F. McOlash, R. Nordoll. Don Johnson. Gordon Petorson. Karl Karlson, George Darry. Baseball In spite of a late start caused by bad weather, this year has produced a baseball team of note. Even though but few victories were forthcoming, the boys showed that polish and finesse that comes from long hours of diligent and consistent practice. In spite of defeats at the beginning of the season, the boys kept plugging away with that same spirit and ended the season with success; if not always successful in the score, they at least had a victorious spirit for they always enjoyed the competition of games and the trips to other schools to play on foreign diamonds. Tennis The tennis team has played matches against outside competition and has put on some exhibitions of good tennis. Don Johnson, as number-one man, has been the outstanding performer, although Gus Ferre and DelRay Peterson have also showed much ability. Page Thirty-two GIRLS' 3ASKETBALL Second Row: Vorna Nordquist, Olaa Andcreon. Cocch Adam. Audrey Marlin, Elna Finstrom. Fust Row: Joanne Trclsven, Mar-iorio Lager. tlircbolh Larson. Mildred Loveqron. Gladys Peterson, Ruth Olson. Girls' Basketball After much practice the girls appeared in their red and white uniforms with white jackets to play basketball. They played, too! Captained by Audrey Martin and coached by William Adam, they played a fine brand of basketball and defeated most of their opposition. Once or twice they and the spectators were disappointed because their opposition didn't arrive to play, but in spite of the times when they were left without opponents and the few times they lost, they had a very successful season. No matter how hard the first half of any game was played, the team was able to compose itself and primp between halves so that it looked even better than at the start of the game. Page Thirty-three Is He That Tunny? {The Photographer) We 1 hree Petit Two Bits on This One All Dressed Up ( Where to?) The Ideal's Somebody Three’s a Crowd My Day Off So This Is Colie gel Runo and Del in English Class No Walkout, hunch Not a Preacher, just a Student The Portals Pile on There Goes the Bell, Boys P t$e Thirty-six T onight? Did Bethel llun Off with the Game? That Daily Letter Rest Period, Boys? Quiet, Please Oh, Those Curls The Misses Are Missed Study Diligently Ain’t He Cute? Why So Happy? Mad Chemists Get a Horse The Spire’s Head Man NY A (National Youth at Rest) Concentration Sophomores on the Down Hill Page Thirty-seven mm rut nr Tight Fit? What Does He Say? Give Ale Thine Heart (Alvera to Viola) A Shady Otdook Joyriding? Oh, Deer(?) 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Pearson, Clarence J.......Chicago Heights, III Pearson, Everett O...............Chicago. III. Peterson. Rev. H. I....... Alcestcr. So. Dak. Peterson, Mrs. Clarence......Plainville, Conn. Peterson, Mrs. Phoebe........Grancsburg, Wis. Rynning, Mr. and Mrs. Ed....Menominee, Mich. Schubcrg, Mrs. J. E..........Kansas City, Mo. Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Harry— Iron Mountain, Mich. Spurgcss, Josephine..................Ludington, Mich. Stream, Stanley ........................Tacoma, Wash. Sundel. Edwin ................Manistique, Mich. Swanson, Mr. John.................Milaca, Minn. Swanson, Margaret ..........Grantsburg, Wis. Swanson, Phyllis............Rush City, Minn. Swanson, Ruth .............No. St. Paul, Minn. Swedbcrg. Violet ............Worthington. Minn. Van Dyke. Florence F...........St. Paul, Minn. Ware, Miles L................Minneapolis. Minn. Waihela, Mr. Otto......Somerset Centre, Mass. Wallin, Harold G................ Russel, Minn. 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