Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Fourth row: R. Johnson. L. Hult gion, G. Anderson, L. Petersen D. West. D Peterson. A. Johnson F. Otto, D. Anderson, V. Hauk, O Nelson. Third row: J. Lindquist, D. Fagor strom, D. Nordoll, D. Miller. R Hovinon, S. Carlson. A Collins H. Rogers, G. Andorson, L. Shold Second row: V. Fons, A. Johnson M Melin, E. Finstroin. D J. Eggleston, M. Larsen, R. Erickson, H Heath. G. Hanson, L. Smith. First row: G. Widen, G. Samuel son. D. Wobstor, D. Johnson. J Johnson, C. E. Carlson. E. Elmgren E. Rvill. ofthawiosie ClaAl During the past two years the sophomores have furthered their education, have established permanent friendships, have increased their abilities through extra-curricular activities, and have enjoyed fellowship in times of recreation. The sophomore class has a membership of 48. Of these, some will come back to the Junior College and Seminary, others will go on to schools of higher education, and yet others will find full-time employment. The class has had several social activities this last year. The first event was held November 24 at the Minnehaha Park lodge in Minneapolis. The students came dressed for a hard time party. In Janucry, the second-year students went to Ccmo Park for a toboggan party. The traditional sophomore dinner was held on April 26 in the College Coffee Shoppe. The banquet program was a take-off on Edward Spenser's Fcirie Queene. The theme of the occasion was Miss America versus Chivalry. Grant Samuolson was the toastmaster, and Don Johnson, Olga Anderson, Viola Waihela, and Ethel Ruff responded with toasts. On May 7, the sophomore students gathered at the lake home of Dean and Mrs. Emery Johnson. There they had an afternoon of recreation, picnic-ing, and singing. Another adventure of the second-year class was the sponsoring of the last three Chautauquan programs of the spring semester. This was an attempt to raise money for the class gift. Olaf Nelson and Lloyd Shold were placed in charge of promotion. A lecture on propaganda in the news, a demonstration of the high degree of efficiency with which a police dog was companion and guide to a blind man, and a rehearsal of Admiral Richard E. Byrd's expedition to the Antarctic continent were the three programs presented. Donald Johnson guided the class during the year in all of its activities. He was assisted by Joyce Johnson, vice-president; Dorothy Webster, secretary; Grant Samuelson, treasurer; and Prof. C. E. Carlson, faculty adviser. The members of the sophomore class will, in years to come, treasure the memories gathered during their sojourn at Bethel Junior College. With commencement on June 8, another milestone will have been completed in the lives of the 24 graduating sophomores. Yet commencement will mean but the threshold to larger spheres of influence and activity.

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LLOYD SHOLD Grand Marais. Minnesota Gospol toam 2: Vico-Pres. College Club 2. Spire stall 2. Clarion staff 2; Chautauquan Comm. 2; Sec'y-Troas. N. Y. A. Club 2; Tennis 2. DOROTHY WEBSTER. Secretary Dodgevillc, V isconsin A Cappclla I. 2; Ass’t Secy B. W. A. 2; Clarion reportor 2; Gospel team 2. DEL RAY PETERSON Brahcrm. Minnesota Gospel team 1; Trees. College Club 1; Band 1. 2; Tennis 1; Basketball 1. 2; Baseball I, 2; Intramural loot- ball I. 2: B • Club 1. 2. J Treasurer I, 2; Misslon- -Pros. Men's }! Comm. 2. hrmn. Gospel Band 2. ETHEL RUFF V etaskewin. Alberta. Canada Clarion stall 1; Gospel learn 1, 2; Student missionary 1. 2; B. V . A. 1, 2. Spire stall 2; Missionary Band 2. ANNABELI.E SHERMAN Angorc, Minr.csctc Trcas. B. W. A. 1; Gospel team 1, 2; V:co-Pros. B. V . A. 2; Sec y Colloge Club 2. CONSTANCE SWANSON St. Paul. Minnesota Clarion stall 1: Ass't Sec'y B. W. A. 1, 2; Art Editor Spiro 1, 2; Religious Council 1. 2; A Cappolla 1. 2; Vice-Pres. 3. W. A. 2; Interpretative Reading 2. CAMERA SHY— Raymond Johnson Robert Perrin

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F-'urlh row: R. V allin. B. Ham me bock. V . Ogren. E. Anderson A. Johnson. D. Bjerk, R. Kephart G. Nelson. L. Marquardt. M Swan son. G. Johnson. V . Kordir.o. H Mickelson. K. Norquist. W. Dahl slrom. M Toews, M. Olton Third row: D. Berry, C. Swanson S. M. Sv ensson. L. Joonson. E. Ja cobson, G. Swanson. H. Sorensen .M. Feierscn. A. Johnson. M. 3en nett. B. 3cnnc!!. M. Oliver. L. Bron Icov e. G Hoglund Second row: B. Johnson, L. 3el! sirorr., H. Fessum, L. Pearson. D J olander, V. Carl berg. M. Lund holm. L Chance, M. Johanson, L Berqlund, B. Danielson. E. Lund berg. First row: M. A. Lilienstrom. J Davenport. V. Carlson. G. Nyman Adviser V . Adam, G Soule, C. J Eng wall. H Fossum, M. Dahlquis! tyn Lluncai ClaAA It was lost and gone forever! The dignity and intelligence, expressed on the faces of many students upon their graduation from high school the previous June, was utterly lacking when the newcomers made their first appearances in the corridors of Bethel on September 7, 1939, to take their placement tests. They stood in the hall chattering, becoming acquainted, and forming impressions of each other and the school. Everyone was thirsty, and that cay the hall fountain poured forth relief as it never had—since last year. A few students were already homesick. It wasn't difficult to distinguish them, staring into space with two sparkling eyes. There was the usual querying, ‘ Where are you from?” usually followed by “Where is that? At last the hour arrived. A teacher appeared in the hall and guided the newcomers into the chapel. There was much whispering and guessing as to who this one might be. but the confusion was interrupted by the distribution of test blanks. On Friday afternoon following the examination, the class v as taken on a tour of the Twin Cities, after which the members enjoyed a picnic in Como Park. This event was memorable in many ways—friendships were born that are still developing, the glow of Christian fellowship was experienced by all, and then, too, the first introduction to Como Park was mede. A reception was given by the Student Council on Friday evening. September 15. Here again these new freshmen were made to feel at ease by learning a few more names and faces. The freshmen soon adopted the vocabulary and habits peculiar to Bethel students. By the time everyone was caught in the momentum ol school routine, a meeting v as called to elect officers of the class. Ger.e Nyman was chosen president. Carol lane Engwall was selected to be his assistant. Virginia Carlson became the scribe, and Glen Soule the custodian of finance. The class clso chose Coach William Adam as its adviser. In the class meetings that followed, suggestions were made for socials and parties. January 15 marked the date for one of the outstanding events; it was a “Kids' Party,” at which all the freshmen joined heartily in re-living their childhood days. The next direction that the class took v as toward the task of raising money in order that it might entertain the members of the sophomore class at the annual banquet. For this purpose a program in the form oi a Big Bethel Broadcast was presented. The success of the event was due to the splendid cooperation of the class end to the leadership of the president. The members of the freshman class of 1939-40 are looking forward to returning to Bethel next year in the hope that deeper spiritual experiences, new intellectual attainments, and closer fellowship with one another might round out their Junior College days.