Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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

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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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Cl 14. Fourth row: D. Miller, H. Fossum, D. Bjork. E Tedorman, M. McMillan. M. Tocws, V. Waihcla. L. Pearson, G. Nelson, O. Anderson. Third row: E. Ingcbrotson. B. Daniolson, M. Petersen, V. Carlson, G. Swanson, M. Ltljer.strom, H. Fossum, M. Jacobson, S. M. Swonsson, M. Johar.son, J. Nelson. Second row: P. Anderson, M. Swanson. K. Ncrquist. D. Anderson. G. Nyman, G Larson, W. Nordlne, H. Rogers. First row: £ Anderson, A. Johnson, G Koglund, Advisor C. E. Carlson, A. Johnson, C. Engwall, C. Bjcrklur.d. It's a busy bunch of sophomores Bethel has this year. Beside their regular studies, which would keep anyone busy, almost all of them do some kind of work to help with their expenses. Many of the women work in homes or are employed at school in the office or in the boarding club or coffee shop. Men work either down town in eating places and hotels or around the campus, and some have churches. In addition, almost every one takes purt in many extra-curricular activities. Studies have been important, but the social activities have had their place. Outstanding was the evening of March 28 when the class sponsored the Minneapolis A Cappella Choir in a concert at Bethel. But the pow-wow at the waterworks and the annual toboggan party that turned out to be a rollerskating party will not be forgotten. The Sophomore class has fifty members, of which thirty-three will graduate in June. Archie Johnson has the honor of being their president and the other officers have been: Carol Jane Engwall, vice president; Arlene Johnson, secretary; and Gunnar Hoglund, treasurer. Professor C. E. Carlson is their advisor. Bethel has meant much to these sophomores. Especially the good, straight, Christian education Bethel has given them. They have made many lasting, valuable friendships. They have achieved a broad ex-% perience from their extra-curricular activities. A number v ill go into the Seminary; others will continue their education at the University of Minnesota; and some will go out into fields of service. But they will never forget the year they were sophomores at Bethel. T tvtniq