Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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JtElll iniEn Although the navy took its president and although only a few men were able to register, the Freshman class proved to be a very spirited organization. Its members could be found actively engaged in all soci- eties, sports, and publications. The large amount of spirit and co-opera- tion of the Freshman girls almost made up for the lack of male students. Although the class planned few activities, the parties that were held were most successful. The basket social was the crowning success of th ' year for the class. The Freshman-Sophomore banquet held in the closing days of the school year was another of the session ' s high-lights that was made successful by the Class of Forty-five . The officers for the year were: sponsor. Dean Johnson; president, Robert Nelson; vice-president, Kay Shimatsu; secretary, Gretchen Clausen; treasurer, Jane Larson. Twenty-one

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fi r. : e: s. oano noZE ■ : y Although the ranks of the Sophomore class were depleted by the army, this organization fulfilled its purpose of helping in the provision of social activities for the school. The all-school birthday party, which is now becoming an annual occurrence, was the big event on the Sopho- more calendar. When the graduating class presented a gift to the school on their graduation, the class centered its attention on a donation to the coming men ' s dormitory. Twenty

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dixi tian Woxk xi Courts t isf Row: P. Nelson, R. Challberg, P. Gustafson, H. Holle, J. Lindblom. Second Roif : B. Olson, H. Nelson, M. Johnson, L. Carlson, D. Dahlman, R. Troolin. Tljird Roiv: E. Sahl, G. Bylund, L. Thomas, L. Gardner, J. Frenette, R, Rask, E. Ingebretson. The Christian Workers ' Course is designed especially for those students desiring to become capable and efficient in Christian service. The enrollment was somewhat greater as compared with previous years, attaining in the past year a total of sixteen who have completed the full course while many more took only such subjects as they could along with their academic studies. Both gained much knowledge con- cerning God ' s Word, and were greatly strengthened spiritually. The main social activity of the year was a well attended party held in the home of Mr. A. J. Wingblade at the close of the first semester. The classes were taught by A. J. Wingblade, Miss Esther Sabel, and Prof. E. G. Norstrom, and became increasingly popular with many students. Lives were consecrated to full-time service as they became more acquainted with the Bible and more conscious of the need of laborers. Twenty-two