Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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

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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 ■

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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