Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Scccnd row: E. Malm. M. Melin, O. Palmquisl. M. Jacobson. L. Smith, V. Carlson, L Bollstrorr., V. Fons. Firot row: V. Carlson, A. Prot-cott, R. Erickson, M. Dahlqulsl, L. Johnson, L Borsoll, M. I.undholm. N. Biliings, T. Clenienson. Clt Uiiicun 'faJosUie iA.' ub p.ardsne+it When roll was called in the Christian Workers' Department last (all, 16 students responded. Later, (our more enrollees joined the group to bring the number up to 20. There was a merging of cast, west, and middle-west in this group with three students coming from the east, five from the west, and twelve (rom the middle-west. The first class event of the year was in the form of a party with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wingblcde as host and hostess. The evening v as spent in playing games and singing. In contrast with the indoor party v as the outdoor picnic held at Minnehaha Park. If the weather v as a bit cold, no one objected. The cheery blaze of the campfire and the enthusiastic spirit of the girls made the atmosphere comfortable. The evening v as occupied with singing, conversing with one another, and, of course, eating. Two programs were presented by the group for themselves, one at Christmas and one at Easter, in which almost every student took part. One chapel service was conducted by these students. The following objectives of the Christian Workers' Course have been adopted in order to equip young people for efficient Christian service. The student should: 1. Have personal experience of the power of prayer and of the importance of spiritual nourishment. 2. Obtain an outline knowledge of the entire Bible and a detailed knowledge of the most frequently used books. 3. Have a knowledge of, and an acquaintance with, the techniques and tools for making available spiritual truth. 4. Have thought through, end defined his position in regard to, the major Christian doctrines. 5. Be conversant with the history of the spread of Christianity. 6. Have knov ledge of. and be able to apply, the best methods of Bible school teaching and organization. 7. Have an understanding of the psychic make up of children and adolescents. 8. Have a rational outlook toward social, political, and economic problems. 9. Be capable of intense study in making individual preparation. Although a student is not preparing for full-time Christian work, it is advisable for him to include at least one or two Christian Workers' courses in his program. Very few high school students know enough about the doctrines of the Bible. If they do not enter the Seminary or a Bible school, it is doubtful if they ever will obtain such knowledge. The Christian Workers' Course provides this training under the capable guidance cf Prof. Ernest Norstrom, Miss Esther Sabel, Dr. G. Arvid Hagstrcm, and Prof. A. J. Wingblade.

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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.

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Sou:ud. Prof. Hultgror.. Standing: C. Lundquist, M Lov«-gren, E. Tcdcrman, E. Lar or.. C. Engwall. F- Johnson. D. I. Egglo-cion, and F. McOlash Jl luAsic ub esp,aAi ne it “Praise the Lord with hcrp: sing unto Him with psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto Him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.''— Psalm 33:2, 3. Man has found many avenues through which to meet and worship God, hut he has found none more poignant or expressive than the avenue of music. Among primitive people this means of contact was merely a rouqh and bumpy footpath, but for the Christian of today, it has become a smooth, flowing highway to the throne of God. More than that it hes become the reflector through which one man may show the spiritual glory and wealth of his God to his fellowman, and also God s desire to impart that wealth and glory to all of mankind. However, skill is necessary to execute a truly beautiful piece of music. A good musician is a good craftsman, and in order to become a good crcfts-man he must have the secrets of his craft revealed tc him by one who himself is an artist in his trede. We have two such men at Bethel. George G. Hultgren, the well-known instructor in voice and leader of choral groups, is Eethel's director of music. His ability to recognize talent and develop its potentialities to the fullest extent, his patience in ironing out rough spots in either the Male Chorus or the A Cappella Choir, and the kindly humor and jollity that characterizes his every contact with student life—these things have made Hultgren a school favorite. Hultgren knows his music well. He studied under David Bispham and Oscar Seagle of New York City. He received instruction from Prof. Witherspoon and Oscar Saenger, the famous oratorio coach He spent some time in Milan, Italy, as a pupil of Gaetano Hebor.ato. At present, he is an instructor at the MccPhcil School of Music, and he also serves as organist at the Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Theodore Bergman is Bethel's instructor in piano and theory. There is a vibrant buoyancy and boundless energy about Bergman that finds expression even in his music. He is not only an artist, but he is also a teacher. He is able to interpret and fill every need of his pupils. He, too, has served a long and faithful apprenticeship. He was a pupil of Hamlin Hunt, Glen Dillard Gunn, Rudolph Ganz of Chicago, and Arthur Fredheim of New York City. At present he is an instructor in the MacPhail School of Music and organist at the First Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Although Bethel's music department is small, its quality is excellent. The school is indeed fortunate in having two such able musicians on its faculty.