Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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ERNEST NORSTROM A. J. WINGBLADE The smile of Professor Wing-blade has eased many Greek and Christian Workers' classes into studious attention. He believes in brevity, even in spelling, invariably spelling through cs “thru. ALICE JOHNSON Her youthful, exuberant at titude attracts students, and her services as chaperon are much in demand. After a spirited half-hour of discussicn she remarks, “Now we have to study the lesson. FRIDOLPH NELSON Fridolph Nelson's shy manner conceals the humor which more discerning students have discovered. A banker at heart, he finds it easy to lecture about stocks end bonds. GEORGE HULTGREN “Keep that tone up! Professor Hultgren's knowledge of music enables him to bring forth the best that musically-inclined students possess. His spontaneous humor inspires friendship with everyone he meets. WALTER JULIEN Our business agent. Mr. Julien, may be adequately described by the phrase, “busy as a bee. He is quiet, congenial, efficient, and has to constantly cope with fir.an cially-worried students. Essentially a scientist, Professor Norstrom is deliberate in manner, in walk, and in speech. He is constantly making edditiens to the laboratory equipment which he has constructed. H. WYMAN MAI.MSTEN Mr. Malmsten is our “Bethel Booster. A pusher in the true sense, he always has the interests of the school at heart as he seeks out prospective students. THEODORE BERGMAN Mr. Bergman's dynamic temperament finds full expression in piano plcying. His brilliant technique and greet artistry have won acclaim wherever he has gone. WILLIAM ADAM Affectionately thought of as “Bill by students, Coach Adam is earnest in his endeavor to make students ’sports conscious. The basketball men know him as an advocate of stiff work-outs. EDITH LARSON Friendly, helpful, and cooperative. Miss Larson patiently answers even the most trivial questions brought by harassed students. As a result—well, she's everyone's friend. Fifteen

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 ZJhz ‘ JaauLtij EMERY A. JOHNSON Dean Johnson has the ability to make his eight o'clock zoology classes so interesting that few students fall asleep. Thorough and concise, he efficiently directs the affairs of the college. EFFIE NELSON In lecture. Miss Nelson frequently stops to give a bit of philosophical advice. Outside of class she is librarian and Dean of Women, aiding students who seek references, or counseling perplexed coeds. C. E. CARLSON With a characteristic twinkle in his eye. Professor Carlson conducts his social science classes. Human touches added to the historical characters make his lectures realistic. ENID PLATTS Practice makes power echoes from the walls of the English rcom as Miss Platts lectures. She is ar. enthusiastic reader of poetry, and her joy is her forensic group. K. J. KARLSON Potential ministers meet the genial Dr. Karlson as they apply for admission into the Seminary His profound knowledge of human nature and his characteristic chuckle ' enliven his lectures. ADOLF OLSON Although quiet and unassuming, Professor Olson reflects his decided Christian personality and his firm convictions. His homely sense of humor is often expressed through the maxims of Amos n' Andy. ESTHER SABEL Conviction ar.d common sense characterize Miss Sabel. as she urges the need for religious education and personal evangelism. Her practical slant on life is appreciated when she distributes candy before exams. REUBEN OMARK [r. his first year at Bethel Professor Omark has been an example of diligence and persistence He explains Greek to us and makes mummies prove the veracity of the Scriptures. Fourteen

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 zStudznt do unci Standing: E. Andoraon. C. Hcglund, M. Liljenstrom, D. Anderson, V. Hauk. Seated: V. Carlson, D. Miller, W. Sherwick. C. Lundquist. V. Clson. F. J cOlash, L. Pearton The Student Council can be called the clearing-house of Bethel activity for it is connected in some way with almost every department and activity. It is the voice of the student body, the organ of student government at Bethel. As such the Council has had a busy and active year. To start the school year and to welcome the freshmen, they planned that week of buzzing activity known as Freshman Week. Later, in October, the Council made extensive arrangements for the Homecoming celebration, and in February they sponsored the all-school trip to New Ulm. At the close of the school year, the Council planned the all-school picnic on June 4. This year the Council has introduced several new ideas. With the aid of the Student Publications Department, the Council for the first time prepared and printed a student directory. The Chapel Choir was organized to fill a need for music in the chapel services. Student health insurance and an activities expense budget have been items of discussion during the year. The officers for this year have been: Carl Lundquist, president; Virgil Olson, vice-president, and Virginia Carlson, secretary. Professor E. Norstrom is the faculty advisor. The representatives from the various departments are: David Anderson, forensics; Dury Miller, Seminary; Gunnar Hoglund, Junior College; Val Hauk, athletics; Elving Anderson, Religious Council; Francis McOlash, Music Department; Winston Sherwick, Alexis Society; Mary Ann I.iljenstrom, publications, and Leona Pearson, College Club. Sixteen