Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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s. First Row: A. Nilson, G. Thompson, S. Paulson, M. Swan- son. Second Row: J. Bergeson, G. Hoglund, F. Otto, R. Sleiter, D. Bjorlc. The Seniors of the Seminary were probably the busiest persons on the campus. Not only did they carry a full Seminary course, but they also held student pastorates or preached in neighboring churches from time to time. The class met monthly in the home of a professor or student for the discussion of various problems and for a social time. One very patriotic act which the class as a body participated in was the giving of blood to the Red Cross. The class also tried to encourage other students to do the same. A special course, Christianity in the Social Order, was held weekly for the Seniors by Professor C. E. Carlson. Officers of the Senior class were: president, Stanley Paulson; vice- president, Mel Swanson; secretary-treasurer, Gordon Thompson. Se enieen

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ifm Sleiter, Richard . . . Seminary Dignified in aspect and attire. Student pastor ' 42- ' 44; Student Council MS; Alexis Society vice- president ' 43, president ' 44; Mis- sionary Band ' 43 ; Boarding Club board ' 44. SwANSON, Margaret . . . College Nothing great was ever accom- plished without enthusiasm. Cheer leader ' 43; Gospel Team ' 43, ' 44; Basketball manager ' 43, ' 44. SwANSON, Melvin . . . Seminary Still water runs deep. Student pastor ' 42- ' 44; Mission- ary Band vice-president ' 43 ; study group leader ' 44; Senior Class vice-president ' 44. Johnson, George . . . College Half of the battle is won with confidence. Student pastor ' 43, ' 44; Gospel Team leader ' 44. NOT PICTURED Taft, Russell College Reserved and tranquil are words jor him. Student pastor ' 42- ' 44. Henk, Wallace . . . College A kind and courteous gentleman. Chapel Choir ' 43, ' 44; Male Chorus ' 44; Sophomore president ' 44. Nydegger, Laurence . . . Seminary In temper and in nature — mild. Male Chorus ' 41- ' 44; Missionary Band officer ' 42 ; Gospel Team leader ' 42; Chapel Choir ' 42; Alexis officer ' 43 ; Student pastor ' 43, ' 44. Sherman, Benjamin . . . College A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Student pastor; Gospel Team leader; Band member. Sixteen

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[ iddLEniEn First Row: J. Anderson, L. Jdhnson, R. Peterson, M. Green, H. Olson. Second Row: E. Anderson, C. Grotheim, S. Barrett, C. Lindblom, H, McDonald, V. Tanyas. Third Row: R. Youngquist, W. Wessman, R. Gustafson, S. Widen, R. Norstrom, R. Johnson. The student pastorates of the Middlemen class were widely spread throughout all of Minnesota. The remainder of the group who did not hold churches often spoke in the chapels of the vicinity. This class held several social events which were called Fellowship by the Fireside . When enough snow arrived, Fellowship by the Fireside was abandoned for Fellowship by the Toboggan . The greatest achievement of this class was the sponsoring of the Seminary banquet. The officers were: president, R. C. Peterson; vice-president, Anderson; secretary, Lily Johnson; treasurer, H. Olson. J- Eighteen