Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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42 V afz Where's your green hat? Use the other sidewalk! Hey you, carry my books! Such cries end commands resounded through Bethel's halls as upper classmen initiated tremulous freshmen into Bethel school life. The moments to nurse cases of homesickness were few as the newcomers were entertained night after night by the faculty and upper classmen. On the first evening, the Twin City Swedish B. Y. ?. U. entertained all Bethelites with an evening of skits and merriment. On a tour in a chartered bus the next afternoon, the new students saw the sights and became acquainted with the Twin Cities. But we can't forget the watermelon feed—who was it that ate the most?—and the all-school mixer. The green hats were symbolic of—well, you know'—and v ere the official insignia for the freshmen until the night of the semi-formal reception. There, with a blast of the royal trumpet, the promotion began and the hats were ceremoniously removed. By this time the freshmen had proved that they were well qualified to take their places with the rest of the Bethel group and, as they doffed their hats, they ceased their apprenticeship and became true Bethelites. Eighteen

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Fourth row: M. Olson. C. Tedlund. V. Stoneberg. W Magnuscn. R. Youngquist, H. Olson. C. Jorgensen, R. Beck. D. Moberg, A. Odens, M. Valine, W. Wessman. H. Johnson, J. Gould, E. Nelson, 3. Jones. Third row: A. SchouwoiJer. J. Peterson. G. Pederson. B White, M. Clark . M. Lindberg. M Enqstrom. D Fnnborg. M Collin. A. Johnson. I. Nelson. P. Karlson. M. Solmonson. R. Johnson. P Lundquiet, G. Erieson. L. Collison. B. Anderson, E. Anderson, I. Bjelland. Second row: R. Anderson, H. Hoitzman, L Brask, L. Olson. G Carroll, T. Swenson. V. Lundholm, L. Pearson. A. Wallbcrg, L. Peterson. D. Nelson. D. Johnson. B. Swanson, L. Kruse. S. Widen. N. Fricscnborg. First row: L. Thompson. G Swanson, M. Encfcson. J Oltoson. H. McDonald. H. Anderson. Advisor W. Adam. K Dischinger. R Gustafson, V Osterman, H Braun, L. Collin, K. Norstrom After the initial registration was ever, and the placement tests had been taken, these energetic young freshmen went to class to become acquainted with their new instructors. It was that atmosphere of expectation that made the first days of school so vitally active. As classes became routine and days were adjusted appropriately, a class meeting was called. Bob Dischinger was chosen president. Roland Gustafson was selected as his assistant, and upon Russell Taft rested the responsibility to care for the finances. When Mr. Taft was forced to discontinue school because of an in;ury, Herbert McDonald was elected to take over the task. It became Harriet Anderson's duty to record the minutes. The class selected William Adam as advisor. Carefully planned social functions added to the fellowship among the members of the group. A hard time party, announced on newspaper scraps, required members to come in patched clothing. Later an ice skating party at the Hippodrome added variety to the winter's activity. The traditional task which falls upon the shoulders of every freshmen class, that of raising money in order to entertain the sophomores in an annual banquet, was taken cere of in part by their quiz program led by “Eddie Kayshun and His Question Heirs. The characteristic enthusiasm and cooperation of the class helped to make this program successful. This year has seen the development of lasting friendships, deep spiritual experiences, and intellectual achievements for the class of 1940-41. Next year holds promise for even greater things. Nineteen