Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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C.(zzL±.tLan 1 Vozlzzzi ’ [j sjiaztmsnt Second row: L. Collin, R. Ellstrom. E. Ingebretjon, V. V oihelc, Miss Sokol. Prol. Wingblade. M. Collin. M. Jacobson. D. Johnson. First row: L. Pearson, I. Nelson. E. Ostby. H. Anderson, T. Swenson. Harriet Fossum, Hazol Fossum, J. Otteson. When school opened last fall, thirteen girls registered in this Christian Workers' Department. Two of the girls discontinued school at the second semester, but two others entered, leaving the total number the same. The group's first social event of the year was a picnic held at a park on the banks of the Mississippi River. The evening was spent in singing choruses and getting acquainted, and closed with a short devotional period. Miss Sabel provided the refreshments. Before Christmas the Workers were entertained at a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wingblade. Games were played and a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Wingblade. In March the girls enjoyed a v inter outing. After an afternoon of skiing, tobogganing, sliding, and hiking, they again went to the Wingblade home for a social hour and refreshments. The Christian Workers' course is a program of Bible and religious educational subjects offered by Bethel Junior College to those who desire to prepare themselves for more efficient service in the home church. Every student who avails himself of the courses in the department is deriving benefit for himself as well as fitting himself for further use in the service of his King. Prof. A. I. Wingblade, Miss Esther Sabel, Dr. Hagstrom, and Prof. Ernest Norstrom ably serve the department as instructors and advisors. T uxnty-one

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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

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tSstnLnaiij Junior Third row: R. Paulson G Andorson. W. Julion D. West, O. Nolscn Second row: L. Nydcggor, R. Rcndahl. P. Phillips, M. Lundoon, R. Johnson First row: R Appelquist. V Carlson, G Samiiolson. J Johnson. V. Hauk. AHEM! I'm in the SEMINARY now! Over night the college man end the college woman have become dignified members of the Theological Department. The junior year presents to the new student its challenges as well as its points o! interest—the first sample of what it means to grapple with Greek and the first experience of having ones knees knock over that homiletics sermon. However, it has its redeeming qualities as well, for, though one has enjoyed his secular studies in the college, they do not carry with them the thrill that is to be found in studying directly from the Word of God and in finding a more direct contact with things that one can put into practical use in His future service. The Junior class of 1940 chose from their group Gran: Samuelson to be president; Val Hauk, vice-president; Raynold Appelquist, treasurer; and Violet Carlson, secretary. Earlier in the year a scavenger hunt was held, ending in a hamburger fry at Como Park. Then on January 29, the juniors donned their best and dined at the West Twin Inn. The evening proved to be anything but dull with Artful Olaf • Nelson as toastmaster and Glenn Anderson with his trained flea. But the evening would not have been complete without the choruses and . the closing devotional meditation. Now that this year is past, the juniors look eagerly toward the • • summer's work and the place that Bethel has for them next fall. as middlemen. T usenty-two