Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1942 volume:

The 1942 SPIRE Published by the Bethel Student Body Bethel Junior College - Seminary STAFF Bernard Hairiirierbeck - - Editor Robert Dischinger - Business Manager Rodger Rcndahl - - Photography Mary Hamlin - Elwocd Norquist The Seminary The Junior College The Girls' Dormitory FOREWORD Today we are living in unusual circumstances. We are surrounded by service camps, wartime projects, and rationing boards. Our use of luxuries and non-essentials has been reduced to a minimum. Perhaps in no situation are these circumstances so keenly felt as in the production of our SPIRE. Campus memories, school traditions, and everlasting friendships, however, have proved too dear to suspend with the SPIRE altogether. Yet we do realize the present situation and have reduced our SPIRE to a very brief, yet complete, glimpse of the school year. It is with these facts in mind that we present this 19-12 SPIRE. May it reflect not only the memories of a school year; may it also typify the readjustments of civilian life as required in this national crisis. DEDICATION To the Bethel men of yesterday and today who are accepting the duty and privilege of taking up arms for our beloved country we dedicate this book. Theirs has been the privilege of educating themselves in the halls of Bethel. Theirs is today the task of protecting our country and all we hold dear unto it. May the Lord Jesus Christ as emphasized by the Bethel curriculum, the Bethel faculty, and the Bethel family remain their constant ally as they march forward beneath the colors of our great country. ADMINISTRATION Rev. Henry C. Wingblade Returning to the halls of Bethel last fall after a three-year absence has been Rev. Ilenry C. Wing-blade. The students and faculty were quick to feel the loss when he left the Bethel faculty in 1938 to accept the pastorate at the Addison Street Baptist Church in Chicago. They were equally quick to express their admiration for him when he returned to Bethel last fall as president. His outstanding record of Christian service and charming personality have made him loved by all. To most new students at Bethel the dignified, yet jovial, Dr. K. J. Karlson is among their first favorable impressions. Dean of the seminary since 1926 and professor of psychology in the junior college and an assortment of classes in the seminary, Dr. Karlson has come to be known by his abbreviated expression of laughter, heh.” His picturesque personality, fine administrative ability and foresight, and enviable reputation among educational circles have indeed placed Dr. Karlson high in the esteem of the Bethel faculty. Dr. K. J. Karlson Dean Emery A. Johnson Much of the present success of our junior college must be credited to Dean Emery A. Johnson. As professor of zoology at the University of Minnesota until he accepted the present position as dean of Bethel, he was held in high repute by his colleagues. As dean of our junior college, he has used his administrative and educational abilities to good advantage. Dean Johnson's presence at Bethel is indeed appreciated by students and faculty alike. Faculty DR. G. ARVID HAGSTROM President Emeritus Bible Practical Theology ADOLPH OLSON Ethics Systematic Theology C. EMANUEL CARLSON History Political Science ERNEST NORSTROM Chemistry F.FFIE NELSON Dean of Women German REUBEN OMARK Exegctical Theology ENID PLATES Speech English FR1DOLPH NELSON Sociology Economics THEODORE BERGMAN Piano ESTHER SABEL Bible- Practical Theology ALICE JOHNSON English Swedish EDITH LARSON Office Secretary NELS STJERNSTROM Voice WILLIAM ADAM Coach Physical Education H. WYMAN MALMSTEN Field Representative A. J. WINGBLADE Religious Education SEMINARY SENIORS HARRY ABRAHAMSON Iron Junction. Minnesota Male Chorus 2, 3; Missionary Band president 2. 3; Class president 3; Chapel Choir 3; Student pastor 2. 3- HENRIETTA DcCAMP Gothenburg, Nebraska Band 1.3; Alexis cabinet 1. 2. 3; Class secretary 2; Class treasurer 3: Missionary Band cabinet 2; Sunday School Missionary 2. WILLIAM HAGSTROM St. Paul, Minnesota Missionary Band president 1. 2; Religious Council 1. 2; Class treasurer 1; Student pastor 2, 3; Student Missionary Conference vice president 2; Student Missionary Conference president 3. SYDNEY LARSON Seattle. Washington Male Chorus 2. 3; Alexis vice president 2; Student pastor 1. 2. 3- CARL LL'NDQUIST Sioux Falls, South Dakota Male Chorus 1. 2. 3; Student pastor 1, 2. 3; Alexis cabinet 2. 3; Student Council president 2; Boarding Club board 1. ERNEST ANDERSON Yucaipa, California Student pastor 3- RAWLIN JOHNSON Henning, Minnesota Student Council 3; Alexis cabinet 2; Student pastor 2. 3. GORDON LARSON Seattle. Washington Male Chorus 1. 2, 3; Chapel Choir 3; Student pastor 1, 2. 3- PAUL LUNDGREN Stanchfield, Minnesota Religious Council 1; Spire staff 2; Class vice president 2; Alexis president 3; Student pastor 3; Boarding Club board 3. FRANCIS McOLASH Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Band 1. 2. 3; Director 3; Male Chorus 1. 2, 3; Student director 3; Chapel Choir 2. 3; Director 3; Baseball 1. 2; B' Club 1. 2. 3; Student Council 1, 2; Boarding Club steward 3- DURY MILLER Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada Band I. 2. 3: A Cappella Choir 1; Student pastor 1, 2. 3: Alexis vice president 2: president 3; Student Council president 3. ETHEL RUFF Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Canada Church missionary 1. 2. 3; BWA cabinet 2. ROBERT PERRIN Minneapolis, Minnesota Band 1.2; Male Chorus 1. 2, 3; treasurer 2; Class president 1: Student pastor 1. 2, 3. MARVIN TOEWS Mountain Lake. Minnesota Band 1; Spire staff 1; Clarion staff 1; editor 2. COLLEGE SOPHOMORES ELWOOD ANDERSON Wes: Point. Nebraska Band 1, 2; librarian 1. 2; Clarion staff 2; Forensics 2; Basketball manager 2. IRWIN BJELLAND Jamestown, North Dakota Band 1,2; College Club president 2; Gospel team leader 2; Class treasurer 2; Forensics 2. ROBERT DISCHINGER Chicago. Illinois Class president 1; Gospel team leader 1; Forensics 2; Spire business manager 2. ROSALAINE ANDERSON Ellison Bay, Wisconsin BWA cabinet 1, 2; Clarion staff 1. I.ORICE BRASK Frederic. Wisconsin NELTON FR1ESENBORG Gothenburg. Nebraska Male Chorus 1. 2; Band 1, 2; Forensics 2. BERNARD HAMMERBECK Warren, Oregon Clarion staff I. 2: Spire staff I, 2; editor 2; Basketball 1. 2; B Club 1, 2; Male Cliorus 2; A Cappella Choir 1. PHYLLIS KARLSON St. Paul. Minnesota Clarion staff 2; BWA cabinet 2; Class vice president 2; Girls' basketball team manager 2. EDWIN NELSON Ellison Bay. Wisconsin Baseball 2; B Club 2. ALICE SCHOUWEILER Minneapolis. Minnesota Clarion editor 1. 2; BWA cabinet 1, 2; Arian Chorus 1; Basketball 1. 2. BETTY WHITE Denver. Colorado Spire staff 1; Basketball 1. 2; captain 2; College Club secretary 2; Student Council 2. Nor Pictured— HERBERT JOHNSON Stockholm. South Dakota Baseball 2; B Club 2. DAVID MOBERB Harris, Minnesota Clarion staff 1. 2; Spite staff 1; Student Handbook editor 1. ROBERT KORSTROM St. Paul, Minnesota Basketball I; Baseball 2; V Club 2; College Club vice president 1; Spire staff 1. ETHEL TEDERMAN Gothenburg. Nebraska BWA cabinet 1. 2; Alexis cabinet 2, 3; A Cappella Choir 1. 2; president 2; Clarion staff 1. College Club secretary 1; Basketball 2: Arian Cliorus 3; Chapel Choir 3, 1; Forensics l. ROGER YOUNGQUIST Minneapolis. Minnesota Male Chorus 2; Chapel Cltoir 1, 2; College Club vice president 2; Class president 2; Clarion staff 2; Chapel song-leader 2. SENIORS Truman Halvorsen Warren Johnson SOPHOMORES Richard Braun Gertrude Carroll Margaret Etickson Helen ilciezman Herbert McDonald Howard OLson Willis Wcssman Dons Fanherg Wesley Lindblom Dorothy Nelson Lily Olson Stamford Widen Roland Gustafson Warren Magnuson Wilrner Nordinc Glen Swanson FRESHMAN CLASS The freshman class, largest in the history of the school, organized at the beginning of the year with Elbert Walker as president. Other officers elected were Dana Larson, vice president; Alice Larson, secretary; and Haddon Anderson, treasurer. William Adam was chosen faculty advisor. Highlight of the freshman year activity was the All-College Banquet presented in honor of the graduating sophomores May 8 at the Hotel Curtis. Several other outstanding features were also sponsored by the freshmen during a very active school year. CHRISTIAN WORKERS DEPARTMENT Fulfilling a definite need in the Bethel educational system is the Christian Workers Department. This course has been designed to give religious education to those who do not feel called to enter the seminary and yet desire some definite religious training. Instructors in this department include Professors Esther Sabel, A. J. Wingblade, and Ernest Norstrom, and Dr. G. A. Hagstrom. FRESHMEN Fifth Rote: J. Muldcon, N. Hoover. R. Hails. R. Taft. R. Mcntzer. G. Lawrence. E. Norquist. H. Youngquist, E. Johnson. D. Carlson. D. Lindbcrg, H. Helsing. B. Trevaillc, R. Christianson. H. Jenson. K. Christophcrson. A. Gustafson. B. Anderson. Fourth Row L. Johnson. G. Westmo, L. Hauser. G. Zwcmkc. E. Andcrstrom, M. Olson. M. Peterson. E. Johnson, B. Peterson. M. Norberg, H. Johnson, R. Bcrgerud. G. Johnson. E. Johnson. J. Graber. B. SholJ. T. Van Dcr Veer, P. Ahlquist. L. Sprecher. M. Wyma. Third Row: T. Westmo, M. Porter. J. Lythc. J. Hedman, J. Phillips. L. Anderson. R. Nelson. V. Jorgenson. M. Hulbert. J. Jenister. B. Hallstrand. M. Nord. G. Mitchell. M. Carlson. Second Row: C. Lindbloom. E. Anderson. M. Sivcrson. A. Shimer. L. Johnson. C. Sandin. A. Cooke. A. Weaver. L. Nelson, H. Sodcr. G. Trcu-mcr, R. Solvang, L. Nyquist. First Row: B. Hoover. M. Peterson. V. Sceborg, M. Jenkins. M. Hamlin. E. Walker. D. Larson. A. I.arson. H. Anderson. W. Adam. M. Forslinc. M. Lundquisr. E. Dahlquist. P. Kjarsgaard. CHRISTIAN WORKERS Second Row: A. Weaver, B. Shold, M. Nelson. M. Green. L. Bcrsell. A. Wahl berg, E. Anderson. E. Andcrstrom, M. Norberg. H. Johnson. First Row: L. Johnson, C. Lindbloom, M. Porter. N. Zimmerman. M Forslinc. B. Hoover. M. Carlson, A. Cooke. SEMINARY MIDDLEMEN The seminary middlemen are said to be experienced because of a year's study in the seminary' and yet humble because they realize there is still the senior class above them. Whether or not this be true, it is certain that this year’s middle class is composed of some of the school's outstanding students. The class cabinet for the past year has been Grant Samuelson. president; Willard Anderson, vice president; Ray Johnson, secretary; and Dallas West, treasuier. SEMINARY JUNIORS New to the seminary, but certainly not to Bethel, are the seminary juniors. The class is composed largely of last year's college graduates, and as a result they have a deep bond of fellowship and friendship upon which to rely. Dale Bjork has served as president during the past year with Gene Nyman as vice president and Miriam Johanson as secretary-treasurer. MIDDLEMEN Second Rou-: G. Anderson. L. Ny-dcjytcr. R. Rcndahl. V. Huuk. Hirst Rou-: R. Johnson, G. Samuel-son, V. Carlson. R. Applcquist. JUNIORS Second Rou-: G. Thompson. F. Ouo, A. Finkc, G. Hoglund. Hirst Row: E. Anderson, D. Bjoik, M. Johanson, G. Nyman, R. Sleiter. Standing: R. Johnson. I. Nelson. G. Nyman. B. White. S. Widen. Seated: G. Samuelson, M. Johan son. D. Miller. H. Norstrom, G. Holland. STUDENT COUNCIL Beneath the continuous flow of campus activity is the student council. The council consists of representatives from the various campus interests, three student officers, and a faculty representative. It has control over most student activities and acts as the organ of student government at Bethel. The first week of school found the council hard at work conducting the freshman week activities and initiation. The Homecoming Day festivities were planned for mid-October with Rev. Lloyd Dahlquist as banquet speaker. At Christmastime the council planned a large school party. An all-school trip to the Albert Lea basketball game followed in February, while the school picnic during the first week of June climaxed the year’s events. Student president was Dury Miller; while Grant Samuelson acted as vice president and Miriam Johanson as secretary. Professor Ernest Norstrom was the faculty advisor. Student representatives were Kenneth Norquist, forensics; Walter Julian, Alexis; Betty White, College Club; Irene Nelson, Religious Council; Gene Nyman, music; Rawlin Johnson, seminary; Gunnar Hoglund, publications; and Stamford Widen, college. CLARION It has been said that a school paper reflects the life of the school, and if such be the case the Bethel CLARION has fulfilled its mission well. Under the leadership cf Editor Alice Schouweiler the CLARION has established a reputation as being an outstanding school paper. Recognition should also be given Dave Carlson, managing editor, and Gunnar Hoglund, business manager, for their part in making the CLARION a successful school paper. Miss Enid Platts acted as editorial advisor. Dean Emery Johnson was the financial advisor. SPIRE To the Bethel SPIRE has fallen the task of presenting a lasting memory of the school year by means of words and pictures. The national crisis for a time imperilled the future of the SPIRE, and an abbreviated edition was decided upon as being more in line with wartime conditions. Aiding the editor Bernard Hammerbeck in the publishing of the SPIRE have been the business manager Robert Dischinger, photographer Rodger Rendahl, Mary Hamlin, and Elwood Norquist. Miss Platts also served as editorial supervisor of the SPIRE. President H. C. Wingblade was the financial advisor. CLARION Second Row: R. Christianson. B. Hammerhcck. M. I.undquist. D. Mo-berg, II. Ilclsing, E. Anderson. First Row: G. Hoglund, P. Karlson. A. Schouweiler. D. Carlson. SPIRE Second Row: E. Norquist, R. Dischinger. First Row: B. Hammerbeck, M. Ham-Jin, R. Rendahl. G. Anderson, R. Applcquisf. I. Nelson. R. Om.uk. '. Lundberp. RELIGIOUS COUNCIL Typical of the entire institution of Bethel is the prominent position held by the religious council. Charged with the task of caring for the spiritual needs of the students the council has assumed an important role on the Bethel campus. Special emphasis has been placed on the daily devotional life of the student by the council's striving for better chapel services, by stressing the noon and evening prayer services held on the campus, and by encouraging student activity on the gospel teams and Missionary Band. As has been the custom in recent years, a gospel team was sent out during the Easter holidays to represent Bethel in distant churches. This year the team of seven students and Miss Alice Johnson as faculty advisor was sent to churches in Iowa and Ilinois. A scries of inspiring gospel sendees was reported. The council also engaged Rev. Lester Thompson of Evanston, Illinois, to present the chapel messages during the week before Easter. This week has been designated as Religious Emphasis Week, and the messages and services are so designed as to make the student especially conscious of Bethel’s high spiritual standard. President of the council has been Reynold Applcejuist while Glen Anderson has acted as vice president. Irene Nelson served in the capacity of secretary with Warner Lundberg completing the council as treasurer. Professor Reuben Omark supervised the work as faculty advisor. TEAM WORK GOSPEL The Bethel gospel team work has included more students during the past year than in any previous year in the history of the school. Approximately one hundred and twenty-five students were included in the year's work through the medium of six gospel teams. The teams conducted evening services weekly at several homes for the aged and neighborhood chapels and also held young people’s programs and evening services at various churches and missions throughout the state. It has been generally acknowledged that the gospel team work lias proved as valuable a tool for the spiritual growth of the Bethel student as has any single organization within the Bethel campus. MISSIONARY BAND The Bethel Missionary Band with Harry Abra-hamson as president has concluded a very successful year in the field of creating a missionary interest among the students. The group has been instrumental in presenting several conferences and pro-grams for the enjoyment and edification of the Bethel student body. Especially outstanding were the Student Missionary Conference held at Bethel in November and the Missionary Retreat held at Medicine Lake the first week-end in May. Other officers aiding Abrahamson in conducting the year's activities have been Willard Anderson as vice president, Bernice Peterson as secretary, and Warner Lundbcrg as treasurer. Committee chairmen have been Paul Lundgren, Living Anderson, Miriam Johanson, Laurence Nydegger, and Rosalaine Anderson. GOSPEL TEAM LEADERS Sttoud Row: W. Wcssman, B. Trcvaillc, G. Thompson. First Row: L. Nydegger. D. Larson. E. Walker, H. McDonald. R. Hails (Not in picture—M. Vyma, S. Wyma, I. Bjelland). MISSIONARY BAND OFFICERS Sctomi Row: L. Nydegger, W. Anderson, II. Abraham-son. E. Anderson. First Row: W. Lundbcrg, R. Anderson, B. Peterson. M. Johanson. ALEXIS LITERARY SOCIETY ALEXIS OFFICERS Second Row: P. Lundgrcn. D. Biork. R. Applequisc. G. Thompson. A. Finite. Pirn Row: S. Larson. W. Julian. W. Anderson. COLLEGE CLUB OFFICERS H. Anderson. A. Iblings. G. Johnson. B. White. The Alexis Literary Society is among the oldest student organizations on the Bethel campus. Its membership consists of all ministerial students and functions primarily to present discussions, lectures, conferences, and programs designed to aid the student in his preparation for the ministry. Officers for the society during the first semester were Dury Miller, president; Sidney Larson, vice president; Arden Finke, secretary; Willard Anderson, treasurer; and Carl Lundquist and Walter Julian, committee chairmen. During the second semester Paul Lundgren acted as president, Ray Applequisr as vice president, Henrietta DeCamp as secretary, Dale Bjork as treasurer, and Gordon Thompson and Warren Johnson as committee chairmen. COLLEGE CLUB The Bethel College Club is an all-college organization for the purpose of promoting literary interests among the college students. Emphasis has been placed especially on oratory and extemporaneous speaking in addition to the regular lecture and musical programs. First semester officers for the club were Irwin Bjelland, president; Roger Youngquist, vice president; Betty White, secretary; and Stamford Widen, treasurer. Officers for the second semester have been Gordon Johnson, president; Haddon Anderson, vice president; Alma Iblings, secretary; and Gilmore Lawrence, treasurer. BETHEL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION To the Bethel Women's Association go the honors of being Bethel's exclusively women's organization. Created for the purpose of developing the Bethel co-ed spiritually, intellectually, and socially, the BWA follows a program of good Christian entertainment through a variety of informal teas and programs. Directing the group the past year has been Miriam Johanson as president. Other officers have been Gertrude Carroll, vice president; Phyllis Karl-son, secretary; and Lily Olson, treasurer. Cabinet leaders were Rosalainc Anderson, Irene Nelson, Nancy Zimmerman, and Alice Schouweiler. Miss Efiie Nelson acted as faculty advisor. THE B CLUB Heading the athletic activity on the Bethel campus is the ''B club. The ”B club is composed of men who have earned letter awards in any of the three major sports of basketball, tennis, or baseball. The B” club has endeavored to stimulate support for the organized school teams and at the same time provide for a wider participation in active sports by the entire student body. President of the organization during the school year has been Gene Nyman. Truman Halvorscn acted as secretary while Warren Johnson served as vice president. William Adam was the faculty advisor. BWA OFFICERS N. Zimmerman, M. Johanson. A. Schouweiler, Miss EfTic Nelson, G. Carroll. P. Karlson, L. Olson. R. Anderson, I. Nelson. B CLUB MEMBERS Second Rote: T. Halvorscn, R. Gustafson, V. Hauk, G. Hoglund, F. Otto. Fnu Row: Coach Adam. F. McOlash, G. Nyman (Not in picture—G. Swanson, R. Applequist, W. Johnson. B. Hammcrbcck). MALE CHORUS The members of the Bethel Male Chorus were sad indeed last fall when it was announced that Professor George Hultgren had left Bethel to accept a position on the faculty of the University of Southern California. Their sadness soon disappeared, however, when Mr. Ncls Stjcrnstrom was engaged as director of the chorus. The persistency and optimism with which Sijemsttom attacked the year's work gained the immediate respect of the entire chorus. The spring concert tour included a two weeks' trip through Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois. Carl Lundquist handled the details of the trip as president of the chorus. Other officers were Francis McOlash, vice president; Elving Anderson, secretary; Robert Perrin, treasurer; and Robert Paulson, librarian. ARIAN CHORUS The Arian Chorus was also quick to respond to the new teaching methods of Director Stjcrnstrom and as a result enjoyed a very successful season. The Arian Chorus co-operated with the Male Chorus in giving three Twin Cities concerts in addition to presenting several other fine programs. President of the chorus was Nancy Zimmerman; secretary was Lillian Carlson; Marie Forslir.e acted as treasurer; while Elaine Anderstrom was librarian. MALE CHORUS Second Rote; II. Nydcgger. W. Magnuson. (� . Thompson, W. Julian. H. Olson. W. Johnson. G. Nyman. R. Perrin. S. Larson. R. Youngquist. First Rote: F. McOlash. E. Anderson. G. Larson, N. Friesen-horg. B. Hammerbcck. E. Johnson. H. Abrahamson. G. Hog-lund. T. Van Der Veer. R. Paulson. C. I.undquist. Sented: Ncls Stjcrnstrom. ARIAN CHORUS Third Row: E Anderstrom. D. Fanberg. M. Johanson, L. Bell-strom. M. Forsline, M. Green, A. Wnhlberg. M. Carlson. Second Row: D. Nelson, V. Jorgenson. M. Olson, M. Jenkins. I. Rersell. R. Solvang. First Row: L. Johnson. B. Hoover. L. Nyquist, J. Lythc, L. Johnson. R. Nelson. N. Zimmerman, M. Porter. Sailed: Ncls Stjcrnstrom. BAND Provider of music for basketball games and school programs has been the Bethel Band with Francis McOIash directing. The band has worked hard the past year, and its spirited numbers during basketball lulls and fine preludes before school programs have been much appreciated. Officers for the year have been Giving Anderson, president; Ruth Nelson, secretary; Hlxvood Anderson, librarian; and Elwood Norquisr, assistant librarian. CHAPEL CHOIR Too much credit cannot be given the chapel choir and its director Francis McOIash for providing the beautiful choral arrangements during the chapel hour. The gospel messages of these songs and the worshipful attitude maintained by the chorus' appearance have added much to the inspiring chapel services. BAND Standing: B. Anderson, I:. Anderson. F. McOIash. Seated: R. Nelson. L. Anderson. L. Nelson. F.. Anderson. M. Phillips. L. Nyquist. M. Eric-son. V. Tanyas, R. Youngquist. H. Anderson, N. Friesenborg, L. Johnson. H. Olson. R. Rendahl, E. Korquist. CHAPEL CHOIR Second Rou-: E. Anderson. G. Larson, L. Nydeggcr, V. Johnson. T. Halvorscn, T. Van Der Veer. F. McOIash. Vint Rote: J. I.ythc, E. Tcder-man, D. Nelson, M. Lundquisc. R. Solvang, R. Nelson, P. Kjars-gaard. I Second Rote: E. Anderson. D. Larson. G. Johnson, B. Trevaille. R Disch-ingcr. N. Friescnbor j. First Row: J. Lyche, L. Nyquisc. H. Hciczm.in. M. Peterson. Miss Enid Platts. FORENSICS To say rhar Bethel has a good speech department is to present the situation mildly. To say that the Bethel speech department under the supervision of Miss Enid Platts ranks among the best would perhaps be more exact. The forensics activities were started early last fall when the debaters travelled to St. Peter to participate in the Gustavus Adolphus College tournament. There the Bethel-ites won one contest from the Hihbing Junior College team and lost the other engagement to the St. Thomas College team. Other early season debates were held with Hamline University and at the Eau Claire College tournament. The Red River Valley speech tournament held at Concordia College in Moorhead during February proved to be the year’s outstanding achievement as the Bethel speakers took rhird place in debate in a field of thirty-three schools, only two of which were junior colleges (one of them being Bethel). An impressive climax to the season's record was provided when the two-day South ern Minnesota Junior College forensics meet was held at Bethel late in April. The calibre of the Bethel group was again demonstrated as they captured eleven ratings in the four divisions of interpretive reading, oratory, extemporaneous speaking, and group discussion. BASKETBALL Another enviable athletic record has been compiled by Coach Bill Adam during the past season as his basketball team won ten of its fifteen games. Five leitcrmcn and a host of new candidates answered Adam s varsity basketball call, and from this aggregation emerged the best balanced team that has represented Bethel in many years. The Bethelites won seven of their ten games in the Southern Minnesota Junior College Conference play to finish in a tie for second place. The Adam-rr.en were dropped from the championship running only after they had lost a thrilling 45-43 struggle to Worthington Junior College, the conference champions. A fitting finale to the season’s play was produced when Glen Swanson was elected to a position on the all-conference first team. Swanson was also high scorer for the conference with one hundred and forty-six points in ten games. Tribute was also giver, to Gene Nyman when he was elected to an all conference second team position. Nyman and Truman Halvorscn acted as co-captains during the playing season. G. Johnson Swanson Anderson Gustafson E. Johnson Finke Halvorson Tlx mpson Hammerbcck Adam Lawrence Bcreerud Nyman BASEBALL Second Row: Coach Adam, G. Nyman, D. Carlson, H Johnson. H. Nelson. First Ron : E. Johnson. W. Wcssman, V. Hauk, W. Lindblom. R. lkrgcrud, T. Halvorsen. TENNIS R. Mcntzer, W. Wcssman. B. Hammerbeck, G. Thompson, G. Nyman, A. Gustafson, R. Bvrgcrud. R. Dischinger. ! li {' 1 ll W GIRLS' BASKETBALL Second Row: Coach Adam. D. Nelson. M. Ericson. H. Sodcr, J. Lythc, J. Hcdman, M. Forslir.c. P. Karlson. First Row: A. Larson, V. Jorgenson. B. White. A. Schouwcilcr, G. Mitchell, R. Nelson. BASEBALL Coach Bill Adam was faced with a none too encouraging outlook for the 19-12 baseball season when he first called his team together in early April. The team responded quickly to Adam's coaching efforts, however, and enjoyed a rather successful season. The backbone of the team was the consistent pitching of Wesley Lindbloom and the steady play of Lettermcn Truman Halvorsen, Val Hauk, and Gene Nyman. TENNIS The 19 2 tennis season attracted as much interest as had any season in many years according to Coach Adam, with a dozen men answering the call for racquetmen. The team was badly handicapped by the fact that Bethel has no tennis facilities, and as a result the team's play was not of the calibre it should have been. The Bcthclitcs, however, gave a good account of themselves at the conference tourney held at Rochester on May 15. GIRLS' BASKETBALL The Bethel girls also held up their end of the Bethel athletic department when the girls’ basketball team came through with another successful season. The team was coached by Bill Adam while Betty White acted as team captain. Victims of the cagerctces’ fine play included several church teams, the University of Minnesota Farm School, and the Northwestern Bible School. Ai Random A seminary haircut...............Homecoming is work..............Grid fans. Yes. he's a freshman...........Lunch in the making...........Manager Dick. Mrs. Nylof (the girls call her dorm rna) . . . Coach and the first five . . . That session. Must be Monday . . . The freshman party . . . Rufiie studies . . . Undoubtedly patar. Ai Random ) The sophs have a pow-wow . . . Mrs. Hagstrom (girls dorm cook) . . . Four girls. This one is posed...........Ye Booke Store................Gym class in action. Como Park................No luck.............The male chorus swings out. Funeral of the old Bethel spirit . . . Happy homecoming . . . Ready for the alumni. j NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION j OF MINNESOTA CONGRATULATES ... Bethel Junior College on stepping into the first year after the traditional three score and ten. President H. C. Wingblade on his assuming leadership for even more promising days ahead. Bethel boys who have rallied to the colors and are serving throughout the world. The student body and staff on this issue of the Spire. REUBEN E. 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