Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Seated: R. Johnson; V. Carlson; V. Pearson; G, Samuelson. Standing: G. Anderson; R. Appelquist; D. West; W. Anderson; V. Hauk. Camera Shy: W. Julien; R. Paulson. ema GlaM During our year as Middlemen we the Senior class, adopted the name of Delta Gamma. These two letters are the fourth and third letters of the Greek alphabet and thus serve to express, The Class of ' 43 . We also chose a sign; this was the popular V . V is for victory, for victory has been accomplished in the completion of the prescribed seminary course, and victory is anticipated as we launch out into the service of our beloved Master. Class activities of the year began with a session spent in discussing health problems with a physi- cian; a discussion with a representative of the inter-seminary fellowship and later a Christmas party. We voted to contribute a sum of money for the purchase of a desk for Professor Omark as a project. The officers of the class were: Grant Samuelson, president; Willard Anderson, vice-president; Ray Johnson, secretary; Dallas V est, treasurer. With gratitude to God, faculty and fellow-students, we leave the memorable halls of Bethel ever to cherish blessed memories of a beloved school whose influence has helped to direct our lives and service God-ward. nineteen

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rs Qnxidaatei Grant Samuelson Through his varied activities he has influenced many of us. We hope, as we do of all the graduates, that he ' ll be a great power for God. Vernon Pearson For they can conquer who believe they can is a testi- mony to the purpose in his life. Raymond Johnson It is not what he has, not even what he does, that directly expresses his worth, but rather what he is. Violet Carlson Admiration always comes the way of the girl who suc- cessfully finishes her Seminary course. We ' ll also remember Violet as assistant librarian and thank God for her Christian testimony. Willard Anderson His mild personality has tempered the more impulsive students. His engagement the past year was quite a surprise to everyone. Reynold Appelquist After five years at Bethel we ' ll miss Ray — One who needed Bethel and one whom Bethel needed! Valentin Hauk A fine baseball player is this senior, but it has not gone to his head. He is a betier preach- er though because a Saviour ' s love has gone to his heart. Dallas West The serenity and calmness of Dallas ' appearance and life brings to mind the cxim — The wisdom of many and the wit of one.

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niTii Seated; D. Bjork; S. Paulson; F. Otto; G. Thompson; L. Nydegger. Standing: O. Nelson; M. Swanson; K. Norquist; M. Johanson; G. Nyman; E. Anderson; A. Finke; G. Hoglund; R. Sleiter. Camera Shy; A. Nilsen; R. Heibert; D. Johnson. eman GlaU A class which is neither Senior or Junior, yet should be one of them, is the Middle class. The eighteen members of the class are a vital part of Bethel school life. We as a class chose as our leaders for the year Francis Otto, presi- dent; Stanley Paulson, vice-president and Gordon Thompson, secretary- treasurer. The activities of the class included giving devotional books to all men entering the service from Bethel and donating our blood for the Red Cross. In addition we have made it our duty to see that the new students observe the traditions of Bethel. The individuals of the class are active in every organization in school. A large percentage have Middlemen as officers or leaders. Members of the class include two foreign missionaries from China and India, a rather unusual circumstance. During the school year (as well as during the summer) most of the Middlemen have served communities as pastors. We as Middlemen look into the future desiring to serve Christ even more diligently than we do now. iLCenty