PIRE PUBLISHED IN 19 56 BY THE STUDENTS OF BETHEL COLLEGE . . . and SEMINARY 2 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA riTiTi- sggfj Editor..................Marjory Peterson Assistant Editor........Carol Martinson Business Manager..............Robert Fischer Faculty Advisor.........Dorothy Johnson 3 MORE SPACE WOULD HELP The library, built in 1949, no longer accommodates the needs of the growing student body and the expanding curriculum. Library consultants have been called in to investigate the problem and offer recommendations. Plans are being considered both for immediate improvements and for a more elaborate long-range program which would involve enlarging the building. The library at the present time is above average for schools of Bethel’s size, and additional im provements arc aimed at increasing its efficiency for student use. A hand-lettered 6th Century choir book page was presented to Bethel by Stanley S. Slot kin who had a part in its discovery in Valencia, Spain. Mildred Bis grove, C. Howard Smith, and David Guston admire the parchment. 4 HERE AT LAST Tennis courts finally became a part of our campus this year because of the initiative of a student who wanted something enough to do something about getting it. Of course, administrative cooperation was needed, and that was present also. Original plans called for completion of the courts by the opening of school in September. However, there were several delays. In this picture Roberta Wall and Ramona Jensen have arrived expecting to play a quick game only to find that construction difficulties have arisen and the court is being re-surfaced. The courts were formally dedicated October 21. The FiELDHOUSE served our school in many capacities this year. It was a center for relaxation and fun — basketball games, get-acquainted mixers, Nik Dag program, and Homecoming banquet. It has been a place of instruction in physical educa- tion classes. The art classrooms are also located in the fieldhouse. And it has also been a place of inspiration — Founder's Week programs, Missions Week climax, and convocations with Governor Freeman of Minnesota, and Mr. Carl T. Rowan. 5 QUIET ON THE OUTSIDE . Dorm row looks peaceful and serene on this spring morning. The three dormitories face Arona Avenue, and their Georgian design is an asset to the appearance of the campus. Although the dormitories are quite modern, having been built between 1941 and 1946, they are already far from adequate. This year over one hundred students were housed off-campus in neighboring homes. The policy in the past has been to admit all freshmen students to the dormitories, but this year even some of the freshmen have had to live off campus. The administration is concerned about the problem, and they have already initiated plans which they hope will lead to construction of more dormitory space within the next year. Looking dotvn dormitory row from the front steps of Edgren residence for men we see Hagstrom apartments for married couples and Bodien residence for women. A group gal hers in front of the fireplace in the basement of Edgren residence. Roy Brottlund, Astrid Barbins, Lynn Weaver, and Dick Carlson munch popcorn, sip cokes, and gab at a get-acquainted party. BUSY INSIDE Study hours are theoretically observed in the dormitories from 2:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon and 7:00 to 9 00 in the evening. Dorene Peterson takes advantage of a rare lull to get some real work done. Keeping the room in order is another part of dormitory life which some learn for the first time when they come to Bethel and which some never do master. Norris Magnuson makes his bed before rushing off to work in the dining hall. 7 A student pauses in the activity of the day for a quiet time in the little chapel on the second floor of Bodien residence. Dr. Bob” Smith talks ivith a chapel audience about the ways of the faith. DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN PERSONALITY Because men saw a need — a need for education with a higher purpose, a purpose to produce men and women whose educational preparation plus a knowledge of God and His truth will enable them to adequately meet and answer the questions of the world — for this purpose Bethel exists. Our aim is high academic standards plus God — an education made real through communication with the Purpose of Life. Therefore, throughout the college, students arc impressed with the importance of living a consistent and Christian life. And because having received the Truth, we are compelled to tell others, our seminary trains men and women for vocational religious work. The seminary is a graduate school, and it has a three-year program of intensive Biblical, church, religious education, and evangelism study plus the Biblical languages. Approximately 70% of its graduates become nastors and 10% missionaries. 8 . . . LEARNING THE FAITH 9 1956. 1956. 1956.. .a year when student initiative became a keynote. . a year of new awakening to the meaning of Christ-centered education. .a year when expansion in facilities became the only alternative. CONTENTS OF A YEAR ACADEMIC .................................. 12 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ............... 14 COLLEGE FACULTY....................... 17 SCHOOL SERVICES . .................... 27 SEMINARY FACULTY...................... 30 CLASSES ................................... 32 COLLEGE SENIORS....................... 34 UNDER-CLASSMEN ....................... 38 SEMINARY.............................. 61 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ................. 68 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ................... 70 PUBLICATIONS ......................... 74 MUSIC ................................ 81 ATHLETICS................................. 90 FOOTBALL.............................. 92 BASKETBALL ........................... 97 SPRING SPORTS.........................102 INTRAM URALS ..........................106 CAMPUS LIFE...............................108 WEEKS.................................110 FORMAL ................................118 CULTURAL___,..........................120 INFORMAL ..............................124 ACADEMIC The faculty, in academic robes, line up outside the fieldhouse just as the convocation is about to begin. This teas the first in a scries of convocations held this year, and it was directed to challenging new and returning students to conscientious effort this year at Bethel. Perhaps the principal reason for academic improvement at Bethel is that this year, and over past years, efforts have been made to get top people in the various fields for our departments here. Each year new faculty members are added, and each of them has brought to Bethel something which is uniquely his. Many of the faculty members already have their doctoral degrees anc many others arc doing graduate work which will lead to a doctorate. It is primarily because of mental vitality in Bethels leaders that her students may graduate equipped, not with the answers to life, but with the maturity of experience and attitude which enables them to meet the problems of life gracefully and effectively. 13 President and Mrs. Lundquist and their little daughter, Jill, welcome Fred and Ruth Thomas to their home. Tied and Rath, along with many other students, enjoyed the warmth and friendly informality of a student gathering in the Lundquist home. Mrs. Lundquist, at this point, becomes a very important second assistant to the president. ONE OF US Carl H. Lundquist, third and youngest president of Bethel College and Seminary, gives the school able and vigorous leadership. His second year of presidency has been characterized by progress — both academically and in the building program plans of the school. His sympathetic association with student problems makes him a student leader as well as administration head. In addition to his school duties. President Lundquist has had frequent speaking engagements in the Twin City area, across the United States, in Canada, and in the Baptist Conference area of Alaska. He has been popular both as a convention speaker and as speaker at youth camps. He spent a week in March speaking at a conference in Florida and the week following Easter in Alaska. 14 COMBINED EFFORT Dean of the College, V. Elving Anderson, assumed that position as acting dean temporarily two years ago and has had the position ever since. It is part of his job to counsel with students who have slipped below the academic standard. Dean of the Seminary, Edwin Omark, provides general leadership in the seminary in addition to being the dean of the seminary students. He represents the seminary in administrative meetings and is the official link between the seminary and the college. Assistant to the President, H. Wyman Malmsten directs the school’s financial resource program. He makes the contacts which acquaint people with Bethel's program. It is his job to systematize the support of the school and to try to maintain it on a stable basis. Business Manager, Harold Lid-bom. handles all the purchasing for the school, student employment on campus, student loans, and maintenance personnel. He also supervises student services including health service, coffee shop, dining hall, and book store. Director of Public Relations, Nels Stjernstrom, is the first to occupy the newly created office. The effectiveness of his work has been obvious as we have glanced through the Twin City newspapers from day to day. 15 GOOD ADVICE Before arriving at Bethel, each freshman studcn is assigned an adviser. All upperclassmen choose an adviser. Many of Bethel's students appreciate the help of their adviser in outlining their program of studies. Norris Magnuson talks over such a problem with Dean Anderson. BEFORE WE GET HERE Few students realize the amount of work which they create in the coilege office even before they get to Bethel. High school records must be checked, personal references considered, and each student evaluated individually. The college accepts only those students who show evidence that they can do work on a college level. Royal F. Bloom. Director of Admissions, gets all the headaches connected with analyzing grades, test results, and determining whether or not an applicant is likely to do acceptable college work. Registrar, Robert Glaser. schedules classroom assignments, final exam schedules, and checks registrations for requirements and proper information. Executive Secretary, Edna Schultz, takes care of all pre-enrollment correspondence. She is the busiest when final grades come out. 16 BIGGEST DEPARTMENT VIRGINIA GRABILL, Ph.D Head of English Department, Literature, Creative Writing, Freshman Composition PAUL GRABILL. PhD. English Department Literature, Speech MAURICE LAWSON, M.A., B.Th. English Department, Freshman Composition JOHN P. WOODS. M.A., B.Th. English Department Freshman Composition GERALD W. HEALY. M.A. English Department Freshman Competition Refresher English NF.LS E. STJERNSTROM. Mus.M. English Department Speech LEE KINGSLEY. B.A., B.D. English Department Debate ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AIMS TO DEVELOP THINKERS . . . Faculty-wise, the English department is the largest in the college. Besides acquainting freshmen with the basics of the English language, this department desires to help students face the questions of life, evaluate answers of ether men to them, and then arrive at their own conclusions. Through literature, of course, we find the thoughts of the great men, both past and contemporary. At left is a rending machine which was installed this year. It is designed to help students to learn to read faster. Barbara Harper, Betty Ohlin and Fred Nordby experiment. 17 FEW MAJORS Bert Anderson smiles as be explains to Nancy Sandberg that Bach didn’t write it quite that way. C.. HOWARD SMITH. B.R.E., M.Mus. Head of Music Department MILDRED BISGROVE. M. S. Music Department DOROTHY JOHNSON, B.A. Art Department MUSIC AND ART DEPARTMENTS HAVE WIDE PARTICIPATION ON CAMPUS Although there arc few music majors this year, expansion is anticipated for the music department. In addition to the present general music major, a church music major will be offered in 1956-57. The College Choir and the Male Chorus, both directed by C. Howard Smith, arc an important part of the music department. Through these two groups about 85 students are able to participate in group singing. The Choir and the Chorus are also active in the school's public relations program through their tours to churches. The art department has been under the direction of Dorothy Johnson this year. The regular instructor, Eugene Johnson has been on sabbatical leave and is studying art in Mexico. Only two students arc majoring in art this year, but the department is more important in introducing art values to the general student body. 18 WIDE APPRECIATION OF MUSIC ON CAMPUS BERTIL ANDERSON, M.Mus. Music Department Organ and Piano JUNE BENSON Music Department Voice CHARLES ERICKSON. M.Mus. Music Department Band Both C. Howard Smith and the Male Chorus are taking their practice very seriously. The Chorus has 38 members from the college and the seminary. 19 TODAY’S EVENTS BECOME HISTORY DAI.PHY FAGERSTROM, Ph.D. Head of llistory Depart-wail. His lory ROY C. DALTON, M.A. History Department History WAI.FRF.D PF.TERSON. M.A. History Department Political Science CURRENT POLITICAL FIGURES INVITED TO SPEAK TO BETHEL CLASS A new awareness of the rclatcdncss of history and current events has been achieved through arranging class meetings with men in the political field. Eugene McCarthy, U. S. representative, spoke to the political science class on the function of politics in a democratic society. Elmer Anderson, state senator, and Claude Allen, state representative, talked about problems in the state government such as constitutional revision and finances. I yalfred Peterson and Dalpby Fa-gerstrom discuss American political parties with Representative Eugene McCarthy. 20 ’I HOUSE TO HOUSE SURVEY TWIN CITIES AFFORD EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR FIELD WORK The Social Control class worked on a research project this year dealing with the trends in religious practices in the family. Upper division classes also visit various institutions to obtain first-hand information for a better understanding of the problems of sociology. Bonnie Carlson questions Airs. Alphin Conrad as a port °f her survey on religious practices in the family. DAVID O. MOBERG, Ph.D. Head of Social Science Derailment, Sociology GEORGE J. JENNINGS. B.D., M.A. Social Science Department Geography. Anthropolog) BETTY DANIELSON. M.A. Social Science Department Social Work David Washburn, lab assistant, helps Douglas Oelke in his examination of the beating heart of the frog. Janet Landes and David Langelett find their task very interesting. FROGS HELP TOO . . Nobody can say that frogs make no contribution to the world. They are certainly an instrument to a lot of knowledge to Bethel students. Dissection of frogs and other small members of the animal kingdom leads biology and zoology students to an understanding of the human circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems. Botany students arc able to do much of their observation of plants at the Como Park Conservatory. Instructor Russell Johnson also enthusiastically directs class field trips. W. ELV1NG ANDERSON Ph.D. Head of Biology Department, Zoology R. DAVID NELSON, Ph.D. Head of Math and Physical Science Department Mathematics, Physical Science RUSSELL W. JOHNSON B.S., M.F. Department of Biology Biology, Botany R. TED NICHOLS. MS. Math and Physical Science Department Mathematics, Physics ROBERT J. GLASER. M.A. Chemistry Department Chemistry L SCIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR A DEGREE Although Bethel does not yet offer a major in science, and most of the science courses offered are lower division, the department does fulfill its aim of giving the entire student body a general knowledge of the field. The majority of students take biology to meet the science requirement. However, students interested in science may take more advanced courses. 22 TO READ WELL These three languages offered at Bethel arc intended to give students a reading fluency in the language. Each language is a two-year program. No upper division courses are offered in the college. EFFIE V. KELSON. M.A. Language Department German LILLIAN RYBERG, INGEBORG SJORDAHL, M.A. B.S. Language Department Language Department Spanish Swedish, Physical Education The three language clubs cooperated on a homecoming float with the theme, °United We Win. They didn't. 23 FREQUENTLY SELECTED ROYAL F. BLOOM. M.A. Head of Psychology Department Psychology, Education SWAN A. ENGWALL. M.A. Psychology Department Psychology, Philosophy Psychology is one of the most often chosen fields for major work at Bethel. Although this is only a two-instructor department, fourteen psychology courses are offered during the year. As the school expands, more education courses will be added. This addition would reduce the number of transfers to other schools to obtain the desired credits in education. Psychology classes are assigned special case studies for a little research work. This necessitates use of the librarys facilities—especially the night before the report is due. ■ PRACTICING CHRISTIANITY The religious education department is designed to give guidance in matters of individual development in Christian living and to acquaint the student with the Bible, church education, and modern problems of religious education. Twelve credits in Bible are required of every student for graduation from the four-year college. All freshmen take Bible survey, and choice may be made to fulfill the upper division Bible requirement. CLIFFORD E. LARSON, PhD. Head of Religious Education Department Bible. Religious Education ESTHER SABEL. Ph.B., M.R.E. Religious Education Department Bible, Religious Education TO BROADEN PHILOSOPHIC APPRECIATION The philosophy department endeavors to create an awareness of the wideness and diversity in philosophic systems. Through this, students acquire an appreciation for other views and also arrive at a philosophy of their own elected from the various systems. W. ROBERT SMITH, Th.D. Head of Philosophy Department Philosophy, Bible CLARENCE B. BASS. Ph.D. Philosophy Department Bible, Philosophy, Theology 25 SOUTHWEST CORNER ELLEN LEHR. M.A. Business Department The business department is located in one corner room of the college building. Students, other than business students, almost forget that it is there unless as they come down the stairs they hear the clatter, of typewriters. Business courses are very popular with girls who wish to take only one year of training. Among students who stay for more than one year, typing is most frequently taken. MOST RECENT ADDITIONS DEL RAY PETERSON, M.A. Head of Physical Education Department Physical Education, Athletics LYNN LL'NDIN, B.A. Physical Education Tennis courts were added to the campus last fall at a cost of approximately $6700. This figure includes the cost.of landscaping as well as the actual construction of the courts. Access to courts is a help to the tennis teams. The courts have been a source of enjoyment to many tennis enthusiasts this spring. They are a good outlet for that physical energy that prevents one from sitting inside studying on a beautiful spring day. A second addition was a third year to the physical education program, enabling students to minor in physical education. Score keeper, Jim Mac Fad yen, wishes Lawrence Van Heerden and Bud Lee a pood game. This game was the official opening of the new tennis courts in October. USUALLY MINOR BUT IMPORTANT DR VHRNON SOMMERDORF visits the school two days a week and takes care of any cases referred to him by the nurse. MARION REIMER, R.N., became school nurse last fall. The illnesses brought co the attention of the health service department arc usually little ones — most commonly head colds, but health service is very important on a campus. A medical examination is required of every student before entering Bethel. It won't hurt a bit,” Dr. Sommerdorf and Marion are telling Betty Mattson. Betty looks half convinced. MRS. MAE CHRISTENSON, known fondly as Ma Chris is housemother of the Bodicn residence. She participated in freshman initiation along with the girls. WALLY PETERSON, supervisor of the men’s dormitory has a big job. He posts the most clever notes to remind the men that quiet must be observed—within reason. 27 STUDENT SERVICES . . DAVID CUSTON, B.S., B.D. AfJOC aU Librar aK Harold Chapman waits in line as Joy Kundy purchases a book in Bethel's bookstore. Working in the bookstore is Part-time employment for Gordon Becker; a college sophomore. Members of the music appreciation class combine listening to records and reading magazines. I MOST FREQUENTLY USED Coffee shop and student lounge population is testimony enough to the attractiveness of the student center — so attractive in fact that students would be surprised to find that the ''minutes'' they spent in the coffee shop in a day added up to hours. BANKING AND HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS MILFORD CARLSON, bursar, dees all of the bookkeeping for the school. EDITH LARSON, office manager, directs student housing as well as office employment. 29 SEMINARY IS OLDEST PART EDWIN OMARK, Th.B. B A.. B.D., M.A. Dean of the Seminary, Pastoral Functions, Theory of Preaching, Pastoral Counseling Bethel seminary really began in 1871 in Chicago, and it was moved to its present location in 1914. It was established because of a sense of need for preparation, and it continues to grow because the needs of missionary and pastoral work are so exacting that men must be carefully trained spiritually, mentally, and practically. ALPHIN C. CONRAD. A.M., Th.D. Biblical Theology, Evangelism WALFRED DANIELSON. B.A. Philosophy in Missions, Missions Theory and Practice ANTON T. PEARSON. B.A., Th.D. Hebrew, Old Testament Literature 30 GIVES TWO DEGREES The seminary offers two degrees, a Bachelor of Divinity degree to those who have completed a four-year liberal arts program and the three-year seminary program, and a Bachelor of Theology degree to students who have completed at least two years of college but less than four years. To qualify for the latter degree, a student must be above average in scholastic work. Besides completing the required courses in the seminary, students are urged to spend at least two summers in religious work under the direction and supervision of the seminary. The seminary staff was strengthened this year by the addition of Dr. Clarence Bass who taught one class in the seminary and four in the college. However. Dr. Bass will he assuming larger responsibilities in the seminary another year. VIRGIL A. OLSON. B A., Th.D. Church History REUBEN OMARK. A.B., B.D., Th.M. F.xegetical Theology 31 FRANCIS WHEELER, M.A. Greek and History CLASSES Bennie Bertcll wonders ns be peeks over his daddy’s shoulder why Daddy reads all the time. Ben often does his studying in their apartment in the Hags from residence. Students soon realize when they come to Bethel that study is a must. For many, good study habits arc a new thing. For this reason, the freshmen arc placed ir. a freshman orientation class in which they receive study tips and also some plain, common-sense advice. Unlimited experience and ideas may be found in the class- rooms. It is the purpose of each instructor to present material which will broaden the knowledge of the student and thus also broader, his sympathy with mankind and increase his competence to answer the questions for which maturity demands an answer. 33 SENIORS PLAN FOR GIFT DONN H. GOSS La Mesa. California Literature Senior Class President Cultural Council, Basketball 2. Football 2, Gospel Teams. College Choir, Forensics, Clarion 2. German Club, English Major Scholarship 1955, Poetry reading third place 1955. HAROLD K. RICHARDSON Bristol, Connecticut Literature Senior Clan Vice-President Dorm Council President, Dorm Council Treasurer, Religious Council, Student Senate, Social Council, Poetry Reading Contest second place 1955, Gospel teams 2, Forensics 4. GLORIA F. SVENDSEN St. Paul, Minnesota History Senior Class Secretary Gospel teams 4, College Choir 3, Camera Chib. BONNIE J. CARLSON Omaha, Nebraska Psychology Senior Class Treasurer Freshman Class Secretary, Spanish Club President, Dor-mitory Vice-President, Camera Club Treasurer. Camera Club Vice-President, Gospel teams 4, College Choir 3, Wilbur Port Scholarship 1953, Gustafson Memorial Scholarship 1954, Freda Wall Scholarship 1955. The seniors have learned at the expense of classes in always efficient. So this year they have assessed them the past that a pledge system for a class gift is not elves five dollars per quarter. CHARLES H. ANDERSON Wallace. Michigan Psychology Christian Service Chairman. Religious Council. B Basketball. Football, Gospel teams 2. SHIRLEY LOUISE ANDERSON Duluth, Minnesota Literature Religious Council Secretary, Student Senate Recording Secretary, Girls' Basketball, Gospel teams 3, College Choir 2, Religious Council Scholarship 1955. Alford Hansen Oratory Scholarship 1955. DOLLY JOANNE BENNETT Hubbard. Ohio Religious Education Social Council. Girls' Basketball 2. Intramurals 2, Gospel teams 4, Girls' Chorus 2. Spire 2. CLAIR ELTON CABLE Akeley, Pennsylvania History Junior Class Treasurer. Swedish Club President. Gospel teams 2. Band. CLASS OF 1956 PHILLIP K. CALDEEN Evanston, Illinois Literature Junior Class Vice-President. Basketball. Gospel teams. College Choir 4, Clarion 2 (editor 1). Anna Anderson Scholarship 1955. JUNE CARLSON Saskatchewan, Canada Fine Arts Oratorio Choir, Canada Women s Scholarship 1952. MARVIN D. CHRISTENSON St. Paul, Minnesota Philosophy Freshman Class Vice-President, Basketball. Gospel teams. RUTH A. EDWARDS Vcrgas, Minnesota Psychology — Education Gospel teams 4, Band, Girls’ Chorus. Spanish Club Secretary, Cultural Council. Camera Club Secretary-Treasurer. DONALD C. FULLER St. Paul. Minnesota Philosophy Student Senate, Dorm Council. Gospel teams 3. Band 3. College Choir. Male Chorus. Forensics 2. Baptist Leadership Scholarship 1953. Alumni Scholarship 1953. Earl Widen Memorial Scholarship 1954. Burton Honor Scholarship 1955. GRACE JOLLY Edmonton Alberta. Canada English College Choir. CARLA M. KERN Zion. Illinois Psychology Dorm Council 3, Religious Council Secretary. B.W.A., Girls' Basketball 2, Intramurals. Girls’ Chorus, Spire. Homecoming Queen 1955. JAMES T. MacFADYEN Fairfield. Connecticut History Basketball 3. Football, Track. Forensics. Clarion. SENIORS ALDEN F. MOBERG Los Angeles, California Uterm art College Choir 3. ROBERT RIPLEY MOORE Wheaton. Illinois Philosophy Religious Council. Gospel teams. Chapel Choir, Clarion, Religious Council Scholarship 195-1, Bethel Achievement Scholarship 1955. MORRIS A. MOTLEY Ogema, Wisconsin Philosophy Gospel teams 2. FREDERICK T. NORDBY Saskatchewan. Canada Psychology Canadian Women’s Union Scholarship MERRILLE J. OLANDER Minneapolis, Minnesota Sociology College Choir 2. Spire 3. LEE ROY M. PETERSON St. Paul, Minnesota Philosophy EDWARD A. PLANK Stevens Point, Wisconsin History RUSSELL C. SAKDBLOM Norwood. Massachusetts Sociology Dorm Vice-President. Athletic Council Chairman. Baseball 2. Gospel teams 3. Male Chorus 2. 36 CLASS OF 1956 WINNIFRED A. STANFORD Slayton, Minnesota Psychology B.W.A. Ass't Secretary, F.M.F. 4, Bethel Encouragement Scholarship 1953, Alumni Scholarship 1954, Rev. Mrs. Lars Arlander and Lillie S. Arlander Memorial Scholarship 1955. DONALD E. STIPE Lemon Grove. California Psychology Sophomore Class President, College Choir Vice-President, Football. Track 3. College Choir 3, Clarion, Homecoming Host 1954. JOHN L. SWANSON Chicago, Illinois History Junior Class President. Sophomore Class Treasurer, Hag-strom Dorm Council President, Gospel teams 2. ALLEN RICHARD TRAVAILLE St. Paul. Minnesota Pre-Mirtisterial Gospel teams 3, Dr. Alford Hanson Award 1951. GEORGE VISEL St. Paul, Minnesota Psychology Boys Dorm Council. Spire Staff, Golf 4, Baseball 1, Intramurals 4. MARLENE A. WARDEN St. Paul, Minnesota Religious Education Junior Class Secretary. B.W.A. President. Girls’ Basketball, Intramurals. Chapel Choir. Bethel Achievement Scholarship 1954. DAVID W. WEBSTER Minneapolis. Minnesota Psychology Male Chorus 4, Bethel Achievement Scholarship 1955. JOHN W. YONKERS Muskegon. Michigan History Gospel teams 4. 37 JUNIORS BREAK TRADITION President LINDEN MAGNUSON sr ' Davenport, Iowa Vice-President MARIE MAGNUSON Dennison, Minnesota Secretary MARJORY PETERSON Marinette, Wisconsin Treasurer NILS FRIBERG Crabtree. Oregon FLOAT AWARD GOES TO SENIOR COLLEGE THIS YEAR When the juniors won the trophy for the best homecoming float they surprised several — especially the freshmen who had heard about the tradition over several years of the freshman classes capturing the prize. The theme of the float, A Royal Whaling, was prophetic of a defeat of the Worthington team by the Bethel Royals with a score of 7-6, making this the first homecoming victory in four years. A Royal Whaling snatched the float award and proved to be the spirit of the game. King Glenn Ogren, a junior, and Queen Carla Kern present the award to Marjory Peterson. 38 . . .CLASS OF 1957 JANET ANDERSON JOHN BERG St. Paul. Minnesota Chicago. Illinois PAUL BERG ROY BROTTLUND Chicago. Illinois Ironwood. Michigan EDWIN BRUNZELL Chicago,Illinois BEVERLY CARLSON Sioux City, Iowa SAMUEL DANIELS Chicago, Illinois ROBERT J. CARLSON Bristol. Connecticut DONNA FULLER Montrose. South Dakota ROBERT CHAMBERS Rockford, Illinois LOWELL GARDNER Cedar Rapids. Iowa HARTLEY CHRISTENSON Stanchficld. Minnesota ALFRED GLENN Chicago. Illinois RETHA CREECH Polk. Nebraska MARILYN HAGSTROM St. Paul. Minnesota 39 JUNIORS RARBARA HARPFR Carney, Mulligan DANIEL HELMICH Muscatine. Iowa HARRY ROSS HOWELI. Sioux City, lo«a ALLEN HUBIN Sandstone. Minnesota DF.I.MAR IntVELO Worthington, Minnesota CLADYS JOHNSON Jamestown, New York FRANK KUMLANDER Sawyer. Michigan DALE LARSON Fergus Falls. Minnesota WESLEY LARSON Montrose, South Dakota wayne Mcarthur Plainfield. Illinois ALLAN MESKO Chicago, Illinois ARIEL OBINGER Warren, Pennsylvania GLENN OGREN Cleveland. Ohio AVONN'E PAPINEAU Williston, North Dakota CHARLES PATON Joliet, Illinois 40 CLASS OF 1957 HENRY PEDERSEN Hyannis, Massachusetts RCl,Nf0,-DT MARY LOU REYCRAFT ' uvkcgirn. Michigan Minneapolis. Minnesota ARDITH RUST Britt, Iowa FREDERICK SCHINDELER Westview, B.C., Canada DAVID SEAQUIST Roseau. Minnesota ROBERT SHIELDS Lindstrom, Minnesota GLENN SJODJN Middle, Sask., Canada GENE SMITH Valparaiso, Indiana MILDRED SMITH Vancouver, Canada ALLEN A. STAHNKE RICHARD C. SWANSON BEVERLY VOLDSF.TH St. Paul. Minnesota Chicago. inoii S,°ux Fa,h- H h Djkota ROY WALTERS Manistee, Michigan VIVIAN WEEKLEY Mcnaliga, Minnesota 41 SOPHOMORES MOCK PROFS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer JOHN TIERNEY ROBERT FISCHER CAROL MARTINSON ROBERT LINDAMAN Excelsior, Minnesota Brook Park, Minnesota Blackfoot. Idaho Bristow, Iowa FACULTY JUDGES GIVE SOPHS FIRST PLACE The sophomore class directed several of the major cam pus activities of the year — Freshmen initiation, Homecoming activities, Nik Dag, winter retreat to Camp St. Croix, and the Freshman-Sophomore banquet. Homecoming was probably the most important event, and in it the sophomores encountered the most difficulties. Their plans were almost foiled twice when mysterious'’ fires consumed the wood for the pep fest bonfire, but within hours of the program, material was gathered and the pep fest went on as scheduled. They introduced a Homecoming banquet and a program called Humor-ama in which they also took the prize for the best skit depicting some part of Bethel's life during the last fifty years. The sophomores decided to go modern and mimicked the faculty. The faculty laughed too. RICHARD ABRAHAMSON Brockton. Massachusetts JAMES. ALMEROTH Chicago, Illinois DAVID J. ANDERSON Villard, Minnesota JOHN F. ANDERSON Houston. Minnesota PHYLLIS ANDERSON St. Louis Park. Minnesota 42 CLASS OF 1958 WAYNE ANDERSON GERALD 3ACKLUND St. Paul. Minnesota St. Paul. Minnesota MARILYNE BACKLUND St. Paul. Minnesota DAVID BAILEY Mead. Nebraska RITA BALZARINI Ncgaunce. Michigan ALVIN BARTH Thunder Hawk. S. Dakota GORDON BECKER Rockford, Michigan SANDRA BLASHKE Bristol. Connecticut MARJORIE BLOCK Hatfield. Minnesota BEVERLY BOWMAN Chicago. Illinois LILLIAN BOYER La Crcsccnta, California DALE BROWN Cadillac, Michigan MARILYN CARLSON Minneapolis, Minnesota 43 SOPHOMORES JOHN CEDAR Pollock, South Dakota JOAN CLARK Pollock. South Dakota LARUE DAHLQUIST Laurel. Nebraska KEITH DAVIS St. Paul, Minnesota JAMES DINS MORE Davenport. Iowa AUDREY DRAVLAND Duluth, Minnesota MARLENE DURSCHER Clermont, Iowa GEORGE DVIRNAK Killdccr. North Dakota RONALD ECKERT Valparaiso. Indiana PHYLLIS ENGBERG Garvin. Minnesota CAROL ENGHOLM Chicago, Illinois ROLLO ENTZ Huron, South Dakota PAMELA EVERBURG Walpole, Massachusetts FRANCINE FRENCH Omaha, Nebraska 44 CLASS OF 1958 KENNETH FULLER Long Beach, California RAYMOND GEIGER Sioux Falls, South Daketa JANIS GRABER Sioux Falls, South Dakota DAVID GODDARD Pine River, Minnesota JAMES HANSEN Minneapolis, Minnesota ALFORD HANSON Ortonvillc, Minnesota C. BRYAN HARRIS Calgary Alberta, Canada BARBARA HARTMAN Denver. Colorado r BETTY HENDRICKSON Rush City, Minnesota RETA Cavalier. North EMERY HOLZV.VORTH Glendive. Montana ANDY HUSMANN Villard, Minnesota ARNOLD INTVELD Worthington, Minnesota 45 BARBARA E. JOHNSON Portland. Oregon SOPHOMORES Several readers are required for Joel Schin‘2, a blind student in the sophomore class. Joel has not let his handicap” become a handicap to him, however. He lives off-campus and makes his way about quite independently. His cheery smile and hello greet his fellow students as he meets them in the hall. BARBARA J. JOHNSON Aitkin, Minnesota HOMER JOHNSON Chicago. Illinois 3ARBARA JORGENSON Correll, Minnesota CAROL JULIEN Wilmington. Delaware MARILYN JUNKER Parkersburg. Iowa LOIS KAMMF.YF.R St. Paul, Minnesota BETTY KINGERY Hammond, Indiana PRISCILLA KNAPP J. DON KNONER DAVID LANGELETT Excelsior, Minnesota Lcdyard. Iowa Thief River Falls. Minn. 46 til . . . CLASS OF 1958 RICHARD LARSON Little Fills, Minnesota WILLIAM LARSON Duluth, Minnesota LUCY LINDBLOOM Soudan, Minnesota WILLIAM LINDSAY Evanston. Illinois ROGER LUNDEEN Cokato. Minnesota The sophomores sponsored a winter retreat at Camp St. Croix to which the juniors were also invited. Here Howard Rekstad adjusts Pam Ever burgs skate. 47 SOPHOMORES RONALD MacDONELL Duluth, Minnesota WILLIAM MacKINNEY Chicago, Illinois GORDON McROSTJE Kansas City, Missouri PHYLLIS MAGNUSON Dennison, Minnesota KAY MARKVE Minneapolis. Minnesota BETTY MATTSON Anoka. Minnesota ELIZABETH MORRISON Chicago, Illinois SANDRA MYRBERG Stromsburg, Nebraska JOYCE NELSON Oakland, California MARDELL NELSON Omaha, Nebraska MARILYN OCREN Cleveland, Ohio I BEATTE OLINE Henning. Minnesota NORMAGENE OLINGER Davenport. Iowa J KAREN OLSON Robbinsdale, Minnesota CLASS OF 1958 JOHN OSBORN Onamia, Minnesota 3EVERLY OTTERNESS St. Paul, Minnesota LOWELL PETERSON Gibbon, Minnesota R03ERT REED New Auburn, Wisconsin MARfON REIMF.R Beatrice, Nebraska HOWARD REKSTAD Hastings, Minnesota BRUCE RICHARDSON Bristol, Connecticut LAVONNE RONNGREN Minneapolis, Minnesota ALICE RYAN New Brighton, Minnesota JOHN SAHLIN Chicago, Illinois JOEL SCHINTZ St. Paul. Minnesota PAUL SCHLUETER Oak Lawn, Illinois CAROL SCHNORR Minneapolis. Minnesota GEORGIA SCHULTZ Cheyenne. Wyoming 49 CAROLYN SEESE Great Falls, Montana SOPHOMORES HOPE SEFFENS Mount Prospect, Illinois ROBERT SINGLETON Tacoma, Washington CLAIR TOLLEFSON Minneapolis, Minnesota MARYLYN SHARP San Diego, California MARIETTE SMITH Altadcna, California JAMES SHELDON Park Rapids, Minnesota CATHERINE SHEPHE Joliet, Illinois RAY SINGLETON Davenport, Iowa JUNE SPARLING Bettendorf, Iowa JOHN SUNDQUIST Chicago, Illinois ARNOLD SWANSON Minneapolis, Minnesota FRED TUNELL VAUGHN UHR Cambridge. Minnesota Swea City, Iowa SALLY WAINDL Chicago. Illinois GEORGE WESSMAN Omaha. Nebraska 50 MORE THAN LAST YEAR President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer SAM OAKLAND ROGER DEAR CAROL TURVEY PATRICIA RODGERS Detroit, Michigan Rockford, Illinois Joliet. Illinois Oakland. California FROSH SCHOOL SPIRIT OUTSHINES UPPERCLASSMEN Not only is the freshman class larger than last year, but they have also shown a new class initiative. Because they wanted to have a freshman sweetheart for homecoming, they secured permission, and Janet Landes was elected the first freshman sweetheart on Bethel's campus. They also sponsored a convertible float for their adviser at homecoming. Other activities original with this year's freshmen were a box social and a freshman choir. KENNETH ALBRIGHT DONNALYN Evergreen Park, Illinois ANDERSON Chicago, Illinois JOHN A. ANDERSON Grantsburg, Wisconsin JOHN C. ANDERSON Stromsburg. Nebraska LOWELL ANDERSON St. Vincent. Minnesota MARY E. ANDERSON Rockford, Illinois F. DONALD BACHMAN Oak La n, Illinois ASTRID BARBINS Cleveland. Ohio STANLEY BARKER ALICE BARNES Wakpala. South Dakota Neenah. Wisconsin 51 FRESHMEN ASA PAUL BEEHLER Bethlehem, Pennsylvania BLANCHE 3IRKELAND New Brighton, Minnesota ARLENE 3ERCSTROM Chicago. Illinois SUSAN BODIEN Cambridge, Minnesota RICHARD BOGUE Winthrop Harbor, Illinois LUTHER BOSTRACK Whalan, Minnesota LOIS 3IENHOFF Minneapolis, Minnesota TF.RRY BOTTENFJELD Mound, Minnesota DERALD BRAMLETT Omaha, Nebraska BARBARA BRANDT St. Paul. Minnesota ALLENE BUCKLEY Michigan AUDREY BUCKLEY Wollaston. Massachusetts RONALD BRECKINRIDGE Oak Lawn, Illinois JOHN BURBANK Bristol. Vermont NANCY BRICKNF.R Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin DIANE CARLSON Chicago. Illinois WILLIAM BROWNING Poulsbo, Washington RICHARD CARLSON Richfield. Minnesota 52 . . . CLASS ROSEMARY CARLSON Fergus Falls, Minnesota LE ROl DANIELSON Salem, South Dakota LOREN CHRISTENSON Cambridge, Minnesota i 1 ELAINE DUCK Younfttown, Ohio ROBERT FLINN Council Bluffs. Iowa PAUL HACKMANN 3 o MART fREDRICKSON Marathon. Iowa I ROBERT HAM linncapolis. Minnesota ROBERT CARLSON Minneapolis. Minnesota JOHN DAHLBERC Oakland. Nebraska W. ARTHUR ERICKSON Chicago. Illinois ROLAND CHRISTENSON Muskegon. Michigan RODNEY EARLYWINE Russiaville, Indiana BEVERLY FURST Chicago. Illinois JONATHAN HAMMAR Isanti. Minnesota OF 1959 VIRGEL COLLINS Osakis. Minnesota VIRGINIA ERICKSON Minneapolis, Minnesota DARENE GODDARD Pine River. Minnesota BARBARA HAMMERBERG Escanaba, Michigan 53 FRESHMEN ROBERT HAMES Muskegon, Michigan NANCY HANEY Joliet, Illinois JACK HARPER White Bear Lake, Minn. WAYNE HASSELL Iron Mountain, Michigan MARGARET HLIKES Chatfield, Minnesota JOYCE HELLICKSON St. Paul, Minnesota FRANCES HITCHIN Los Angeles, California JOANN HOLLAND St. Paul, Minnesota JEANNETTE HOLT St. Paul, Minnesota DONELDA HOOVER Minot, North Dakota ANN HUGO Schenectady. New York I, MARLENE JACOBSON Grove City, Minnesota RAMONA JENSEN Albert Lea, Minnesota 54 CLASS OF 1959 JACK KIBBY Youngstown. Ohio SHARON KINGAN Moline, Illinois LOIS JOHNSON a;ibault, Minnesota MARGIE KLING Beulah, North Dakota JOY KUNDY Bellevue, Nebraska MARLYS JOHNSON Mankato, Minnesota GORDON KEENE LaPortc, Indiana RUTH LADD Muskegon, Michigan JANET LANDES Davenport. Iowa FRANCES LARSON Slayton, Minnesota LOIS LARSON S:. Paul, Minnesota PAUL LARSON Fergus Falls, Minnesota CAROL LEAFBLAD Ashland. Wisconsin 55 FRESHMEN GARD'A LEE St. Peter. Minnesota VERDA MAE LEVIN Normal. Illinois BARBARA LINDER JANET LINDQUIST JOE LINTON Fargo. North Dakota Grand Marais. Minnesota So. St. Paul, Minnesota EARL LIVELY Col. Heights. Minnesota ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD Bloomington. Illinois WESTON McOLASH Ellison Bay, Wisconsin BERYL MUNSON Howard Lake. Minnesota HAROLD MALMSTEN Minneapolis. Minnesota ROBERT MYHRER Thief River Falls. Minn. ARLENE LUNDBERG Pine Bluffs. Wyoming LORAINE LUNDBERG Denver. Colorado ELAINE LUNDSTEDT Chicago. Illinois wU i3 np EMILY MATTSON Vancouver. Washington VERNON NEEDHAM Ord. Nebraska Charles City. Iowa JAMES NELSON Minneapolis. Minnesota DAVID MORIN Mound. Minnesota RICHARD NELSON Balaton. Minnesota 56 . . . CLASS OF 1959 JOHN NOR BERG Albin, Wyoming MAE OURADNIK Makoti, North Dakota DELIA PETERSON Minneapolis. Minnesota DONOVAN REDIN Ketvancc. Illinois SHARON OBINGER DOUGLAS OELKE Warren, Pennsylvania Stillwater, Minnesota CLIFFORD) iPAR ll® wH UGENE PEARSON Webster. [glff nfo As ' Minneapolis. Minnesota MARK NYBERG Kennedy, Minnesota ELIZABETH PANDER Volga. South Dakota DORENE PETERSON Harris. Minnesota MARIAN REFKE Chicago. Illinois HARRIET PETERSON Lyndhurst. Ohio JOAN REYCRAFT Minneapolis. Minnesota CAROL PETRY Akron. Ohio EVAN ROGERS Escanaba, Michigan DOUGLAS OHLSON Aurelia, Iowa GLENN PEASE Sioux Falls. South Dakota MYRA POLIFKA Chicago. Illinois CORRINNE ROSBERG Kennedy, Minnesota 57 p JOHN SAMUELSON Duluth, Minnesota NANCY SANDBERG Fergus Falls, Minnesota DONALD STOLHAMMER Chicago, Illinois ELEANOR SETTER3ERG Slayton, Minnesota MERTON SHEETZ NX'rcnshall, Minnesota H. DUANE SHELTON Minneapolis, Minnesota VONNA LOU SHELTON Minneapolis, Minnesota DAVID SHOl.D Grand Marais, Minnesota RICHARD SMART Iren Mountain, Michigan DENNIS SUNDEEN Cook. Minnesota 58 . . . CLASS OF 1959 ROBERT SWANSON Minneapolis, Minnesota CARROLL VAN ANDA New Brighton, Minnesota LEO VAN BUSCH Chicago, Illinois C. HENRY SWARTZ Union, New Jersey ASTRID WAHL3ERG Chicago. Illinois ROBERTA WALL Lincoln, Nebraska JOAN SWITZER Noithficld, Minnesota SHIRLEY WALL Dinuba. California REYNOLD WARD St. Vincent. Minnes iKD EI.AINE TIESZF.N Canistota, South Dakota (LYNN) WEAVER Franklin Park, Illinois HERBERT WESTLUND Mason. Wisconsin 0 LAVONNE TIESZEN Marion. South Dakota KAREN WESTLUND St. Paul. Minnesota JANET WOLFF W. Duluth, Minnesota 59 FRESHMAN ADVISOR TYPIFIES CLASS INITIATIVE Nets St jern shorn and his wife look as enthusiastic about homecoming as the freshmen to whom he is uaving. The freshman class was the only class to sponsor a float for their advisor. UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS JOEL BF.RMUDEZ HALF. VANN TOM WARDEN Sanui Spiritus, Cuba St. Paul. Minnesota St. Paul. Minnesota WINTER QUARTER STUDENTS Naney Clioi Betty Ohlin Carolyn Dahl iuist Paul Ohlin Dallas Engel James Sehmidt Edna Fordyce Marvin Hcglc David Johnson Margie Sprinkcl ; Arler.c Stranberg Glen Johnson David Washburn Leonard Karlbcrg Gerald Well Willard Lathrop Edward Whitford Gary McCallum George Wirkkula Roger Mnbcrg Nancy Zink Elaine Nelson 60 SEVEN YEARS It has been a long and not an easy seven years for many of the men who are graduating from seminary this year. Besides carrying a heavy load in seminary work, most of them have had to support themselves also. Their degree is well deserved. This comer of the stacks in the library is most fre q tently occupied by seminary students. David Enge-bretsen and Charles Waring decide between them what the graphs mean. BERT C. ANDERSON HAROLD ANGRLL Mound, Minnesota Becker, Minnesota ARTHUR W. BAY LEY St. Paul, Minnesota DAVID BROWN St. Paul, Minnesota HAROLD CHAPMAN RICHARD DAHIQUVST Minneapolis. Minnesota Red Wing. Minnesota SEMINARY SENIORS DWIGHT E. ERICKSON San Diego. California ROALD C. HAUGEN Eau Claire. Wisconsin ROGER HEDBORG Davenport, Iowa JOHN HIBEN Minneapolis, Minnesota JOHN WESLEY FORSLINE Cook, Minnesota CURTIS E. JOHNSON St. Paul, Minnesota I . . . CLASS OF 1956 LEONARD TED JOHNSON St. Paul. Minnesota RONALD C. NELSON Omaha, Nebraska HAROLD E. LIND Minneapolis. Minnesota DEAN A. OLSON St. Paul. Minnesota HARRY A. MENZIES Snohomish. Washington CALVIN S. MERRITT Warren, Pennsylvania HARVEY A. SWANBERG Minneapolis, Minnesota CHARLES E. WARING Warriors Mark, Penna. 63 ■ SEMINARY MIDDLEMEN. . . Most oj the unmarried students in the seminary live on the second floor of the seminary building. There is an attractive lounge on the first floor for the use of seminary students. Here Bert Johnson, Ernest K rat of !, and David Hngebrelsen gather around a table for a time of cooperative study. MOSTLY TAKEN . . . It was discovered this year through a survey of the seminary registrations that almost 70% of the seminary students are married. This situation creates more problems for the remaining 30% than it does for the 70% majority. Seminary courses are heavy and activities in the seminary are geared to the married student. Therefore, seminary men have found that it takes just a little more effort to keep up a social life than it was back in college. One might say that being a married student poses certain disadvantages too. However, some of Bethel's professors contend that married men make better students than single men. There is the problem of securing housing close to the campus. Ilagstrom dormitory on the campus contains only 33 apartments. It has not been difficult for the married men to secure part-time employment in the Twin-Cities. Of course, most of the wives are also interested in education for their husbands and cooperate in this respect BERNHARD BERTELL St. Paul, Minnesota MILTON CHRISTENSEN Duluth, Minnesota J. BF.N CORDING Chicago, Illinois JOHN DOUHAN St. Paul. Minnesota ROBERT ERICKSON Harris. Minnesota 64 SEMINARY CLASS OF 1957 CURTIS FAUTH CALVIN E. FERNLUND St. Paul, Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota JAMES R. MacDONALD NORRIS A. MAGNUSON St. Paul. Minnesota Davenport, Iowa MELVIN H. HOLMGREN Worcester, Massachusetts GORDON L. OLSON Fergus Falls. Minnesota FLORENCE E. JACOBSON AUGUST LIMKEMANN Cleveland. Ohio St. Paul. Minnesota HARVEY J. OLSON WALLACE A. OLSON Cokato. Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota DON RICHARDSON Bristol, Connecticut JOSEPH SANDERS San Diego, California LAWRENCE SEIFFERT Cable, Wisconsin ARLEN SVARE St. Paul, Minnesota CLARENCE WOOD Chchalis. Washington 65 OURSELVES FIRST James Rabb preaches to a sympathetic audience. They have all been through it too. Since nearly every graduate of the seminary will become engaged in work which places them in a position of leadership, personal development is stressed. This year special weeks and series of messages have been arranged with emphasis upon a rc-awakcning to the Christian life and to the responsibilities which graduating students will assume. JEROME ANDERSON Grantsburg. Wisconsin HARVEY CLARK Cleveland. Ohio CARROLL ERICKSON I.uck, Wisconsin BERT JOHNSON Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ARTHUR LUNOW St. Louis Pa . Minnwo|jl 66 SEMINARY CLASS OF 1958 RICHARD G. MOBERG Quincy. Massachusetts JAMES V. RABB Seattle, Washington WARREN R. NELSON Balaton. Minnesota WILLIAM W. VAN ANTWERP RITCHIE O. PETERSON Hager City. Wisconsin RICHARD N. VARBERG Fertile. Iowa RONALD G. PALOSAARI St. Paul. Minnesota RUSSELL H. VOIGHT Ellison Bay. Wisconsin Minneapolis. Minnesota JUNIORS Marvin W. Anderson, Enid, Oklahoma R. Wallace Anderson, Stromsburg. Nebraska Ivar H. Blomberg. Ogema, Wisconsin David Clark, Endicott, New York J. Clifford Danielson, Anoka, Minnesota Charles Franson, Duluth, Minnesota Armond Fritz. St. Haul, Minnesota Donald Fuller, St. Paul, Minnesota Charles Hill, Minneapolis, Minnesota Gerald Holmes, Virginia, Minnesota Gordon Johnson. Milwaukee. Wisconsin Gerard I.arochc, Haitian, Haiti Edward Meyer, Geneva, Illinois Dale Nystrom, St. Paul, Minnesota Robert Oberg, Duluth, Minnesota Richard Ottoson, Seattle, Washington George Pauluk, Minneapolis. Minnesota Ervin Peterson. Ellsworth. Wisconsin Alfred Pierce, Minneapolis, Minnesota Milton Regier, Mountain Lake, Minnesota Fred Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota Rodney Toews, St. Paul. Minnesota Malcolm Van Antwerp, Minneapolis, Minnesota Lawrence Van Heerden, Glendale. Missouri SEMINARY STUDENTS NOT PICTURED MIDDLEMEN Charles C. Anderson. Minneapolis. Minnesota Frederick W. Baty. St. Paul. Minnesota William J. Berry, St. Paul. Minnesota Ralph E. Carlson, Bristol, Connecticut Gordon W. Johnson, St. Paul, Minnesota Ernest J. Kratofil, Glcnsidc Sask, Canada Oscar M. Lee, Mount Vernon. Washington Eugene Messenger, Fergus Falls, Minnesota Glenn I. Nordquist, Albany, Oregon Clifford E. Smith, St. Paul, Minnesota Rodcric I. Thompson, Superior, Wisconsin Allen Travaillc, St. Paul. Minnesota Richard E. Troup, Jackson, Michigan Oliver K. Vick, Minneapolis, Minnesota John V. Wiberg, Wilmington, Delaware James F. Wilson, St. Paul. Minnesota SENIORS Beit C. Anderson, Mound. Minnesota Leonard J. Anderson, Duluth, Minnesota Harold V. Angcll, Becker, Minnesota George H. Gnlstad, Jr., St. Paul. Minn. Berge A. Hoogasian, St. Paul, Minnesota Ben L. Larson, St. Paul, Minnesota Paul R. Moon, Hager City, Wisconsin Jack F. Shepherd, St. Paul, Minnesota CO-CURRICU President Carl Lundquist, Al Glenn, president of the Student Senate, and Waif red Peterson, Senate advisor discuss the integration of campus co-curricular activities into the total school program. :ar activities r 69 SENATE CAPITALIZE ON INITIATIVE President of the Student Senate, Ai Clean, a college junior. SENATE INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN STUDENT BODY AND ADMINISTRATION The Student Senate this year has performed its responsibility in organizing, promoting, and stabilizing campus events, but it has been perhaps even more significant as it has acted upon expression of student opinion. Some of the issues which came before the Senate through representatives were whether or not to continue the Wednesday evening dress-up dinner, the possibility of having the library open later on Saturdays, the desire to have chapel speakers announced in advance of the chapel services, and whether or not the student center lounge should be open during the entire day. Sometimes the administration has felt that they must say no” to the propositions of the Senate, but the results have nevertheless been positive in the increase of student interest and voice in campus affairs. The Student Senate held its February meeting at the home of President and Mrs. Lundquist. Seated— Robert Fischer, Phil Caldeen, Pat Rodgers, Retha Creech, Shirley Anderson, Hope Seffens, Marjory Peterson. Marilyn junker. Standing — John Douhan, Waif red Peterson, faculty advisor, Dick Andre, Al Clean, president, Doan Goss, Wayne Mac Arthur, Glenn Ogren, Bill Conrad, Roger Bear, Linden Mag-nuson, Dick Swanson, Bryan Harris. 70 STUDENT INTEREST A PROBLEM RELIGIOUS COUNCIL PROMOTES SMALLER GROUPS for CLOSER UNITY After puzzling over the problem of Wednesday evening services which were discontinued last year, the council established them again on a trial basis this spring. In the meantime, rather effective small Bible study and prayer groups have been organized, meeting in groups of six or eight individuals who have common prayer concerns. It is the function of the Council to encourage and correlate religious activities on the campus. Carla Kern, Gordon Olson, Elaine Lundstedt, standing: Bud Lee, chairman, Dick Andre, Bryan Harris, Jim Almeroth. . . . TO SEEK THE FINER Marilyn Hagstrom, chairman, Beverly Voldseth, Gladys Johnson. Ronald Palosaari, standing: Janet Landes, Richard Nelson. CULTURAL COUNCIL AIMS AT BROADER CULTURAL INTERESTS ON CAMPUS The Cultural Council has endeavored to make Bethel students aware of the proximity of cultural opportunities both through bringing exhibits, films, and musical pro grams to the campus and by informing students of events in the Twin City area. The biggest event of the year on campus was the Renaissance Festival in March which included literary and artistic material characteristic of that period of history. 71 FIREBUG AND POLICE TROUBLE Chuck Patou, chairman, Hope Scffens, Howard Rekstad. Georgia Schultz, Harold Richardson. INTRAMURAL EXPANSION . . ATHLETIC COUNCIL ORGANIZES WOMEN’S ATHLETIC UNION AND PROMOTES WIDER INTRAMURAL PROGRAM Response to the intramural program was good this year. A women’s basketball team was organized which played various Twin City teams. Efforts were made to keep up a program of sports for both men and women throughout the year, following seasonal activities. A tennis tournament utilizing the new courts rounded out the program in the spring. SOCIAL COUNCIL GETS SEVERAL LESSONS IN MEETING EMERGENCIES The tradition of a Homecoming pep fest bonfire was almost broken when firebugs twice burned the pile of wood — the last time only a few hours before the pep-fest. However, a rhird pile was accumulated at the last minute. Another problem arose when a car containing some of the cast in 'Coffee Cantata” was involved in a minor accident and was detained by the police. ' The best laid schemes o‘ mice an' men ...” Wayne Mac Arthur, chairman, Marilyn Carlson, John Anderson, Francine French. DESIRE STRONGER ORGANIZATION The Seminary Council this year have worked toward a revision of the student government constitution which would allow a separate government for the seminary. This was a step taken because of the difficulty experienced in integrating the seminary into college affairs and activities. Row 1: Ted Johnson, Dean of seminary, Edwin Ontark, Robert Erickson. Row 2: Carroll Erickson, John Don ban, Clarence Wood, Wesley Forsline. 72 . MORE ACTIVE ORGANIZATION BODIEN DORM COUNCIL SPONSORS INTRA-DORMITORY AND ALL-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES The women's dorm council has made an effort this year co give the dormitory organization more than just a disciplinary function. The women rose early for six o'clock ' pajama breakfasts' several times during the year. At Christmas time when the dormitory was decorated for that season, an open-house was held one Sunday afternoon, all the men invited, and light refreshments served. Miss Effie Nelson, Jean of women, Carol Martinson, Ruth Westfall, Barbara Hartman, June Sparling, back row: Sandra Myrberg, Marjory Peterson, president, Marilyn Junker, Francine French, Janetta Best, Carla Kern, Ruth Irons. ... A SMALL MATTER EDGRF.N DORM COUNCIL OFFICIALLY ADMITS YOUNGEST RESIDENT . . . The men's dorm has sponsored popcorn parties and other activities in the game room, but the most significant event for the whole dormitory was the welcoming of Nils Soren Peterson, infant son of dorm supervisor Wally Peterson, into the Edgren clan. The general purpose of the council is to establish a feeling of cooperation among the residents in things spiritual and in dorm discipline. Dick Andre, president, Alford Hanson, Ray Geiger, Jim Almerolh, John Sahlin, Bruce Richardson. BANGBOARD FOR CAMPUS ISSUES The Clarion staff have attempted this year to handle both sides of controversial questions on the campus. In so doing, the Clarion has not been entirely popular with all persons at any time during the year, but it has been valuable as a medium for student and faculty expression, and many issues have been clarified through it. An example was the conducting of a poll by the Clarion regarding the Wednesday dress-up dinner. As a result of the student opinion expressed. the night was changed to Friday. Clarion editor. Phil Caldeen. has had to maintain a lot of courage in carrying out the Clarion policy of publishing an exact expression of campus opinion. It's Tuesday afternoon, and these students are among the first to receive their Clarions. As soon as the word spreads around, the post office will be packed with students eager to read this ueek’s issue. 74 Phil and his staff look over the issue which has just arrived from the printer. A good finished copy is their reward for meeting those deadline hours. The staff members arc, seated: Arlene Bergstrom, Lois Business Manager Paul Scbleuter shows ad-man Bruce Richardson and circulation manager Betty Nord the Clarion account, finally in the black at the second quarter. Larson, June Sparling, Phil Caldeen, Mar)' Fredrickson, Barbara Brandt, Alice Barnes. Standing: Janet Landes, Jim MacFadvcn, Allan Stahnkc, Marie Mag-nuson. Allan and Marie will be co-editors for '56-’57. Assistant editor, Marie Magnuson looks on approvingly as June Sparling applies glue to a piece of copy for layout editor, Marilyn Carlson. 75 SPIRE STAFF DECIDES AGAINST NAME CONTES1 T Editor Marjory Peterson determined the y( total design of the book and its layout. Her jy biggest frustration was the necessity to sacri- q fice quality to meet deadlines. She is shown tj( working on the football section. ac m The contest initiated by the 19$$ staff to rename the yearbook was tabled to be decided by the 19$6 staff. The conclusion of the 19$6 staff was that the name, SPIRE, has significance and is suitable as the name of Bethel's yearbook. Spires on buildings are, of course, the highest point on the building. They have often denoted a reaching out by man for a higher ideal, a better pattern. Bethel, as a school of Christian higher cducati also takes on the implications of a spire. Higher cdu lion represents the desire to live as more complete, formed, and prepared individuals. Adding to this • Christian intent, education becomes the highest insti tion, the search for the supreme truth in all areas. It the spirit of Bethel that this book attempts to refl With that in mind, we retain the name, SPIRE. Those ad figures which Robert Fischer, business manager, reports sound too good to be true. The disbelieving girls are Carol Martinson, assistant editor, Marilyn Hagstrom, photo editor, and Vivian Weekley, copy editor. Carol and Vivian were appointed co-editors for the 19$7 yearbook. 76 . . 1956 SPIRE he staff was reduced this ■ar and they worked direct-under the various editors, early defined responsibili-:s was the objective. Al-ough this was not entirely hieved, the deadlines were et. Bob Carlson, one of the photographers, shows Gloria Fed el leek and Marilyn Junker how to crop pictures. Lois Larson and Mary Fredrickson are admiring some of the new photographs. Staff members not pictured are typists Marlene Durscher and Mary Lou Reycraft, and photographers Lynn Crisp, Keith Davis, Arnold Swanson, and Carroll Van And a. Beverly Voldseth, art editor, tells Alice Barnes that the design must he drawn a little more to the right. A copy of the cover has just been received. Miss Dorothy Johnson, advisor, approves it 77 STUDY, WRITE, REWRITE Cash prizes are awarded winners in Bethel's annual poetry reading and oratory contest. Winners pictured are Harold Richardson, poetry, Robert Berry, poetry, Shirley Anderson, oratory, David Johnson, oratory. Donn Goss, poetry, and Charles Pat on, oratory, are not pictured. Students who have participated in forensics know that no degree of success is achieved without a great deal of tedious work. Hours are spent gathering material and much tiresome practice precedes accomplished delivery. This is particularly true of debate. After each tournament debaters must gather new material to answer arguments which they have encountered and could not answer adequately. One credit per quarter is allowed for debate work. The poetry and oratory contests are held in the spring, and first, second, and third place winners, selected by faculty judges, are awarded cash prizes. Students from the oral interpretation class frequently enter in the poetry reading contest and students from the platform speech class in the oratory contest. The contests are not limited to these classes, however. Jim Mac Pad yen helps Lois Larson find material on this year’s debate topic: The Guaranteed Wage. The main sources of information were business and labor periodicals. Debaters must have fact on which to base their arguments. 78 BEGINNING DEBATERS RATE HIGH Debate teams from Bethel entered in eight major tournaments this year. All except three of the debaters had no previous college debate experience. Two teams, Betty Mattson and Marjory Peterson and Donn Goss and Charles Paton, won almost three-fourths of their debates, putting them in the top one-fourth in competition with fifty to one hundred schools at each tournament. At the Northwest debate tournament held at Macalester College, Betty Mattson and Marge Peterson were the only team to finish with a record of eight wins, no defeats. This made them eligible for the semifinals where they were defeated by a University of Nebraska team. Debaters have the privilege of entering in several types of speech divisions at each tournament in addition to debating. Jack Tierney placed second in after-dinner speaking at the River Falls, Wis. tournament. Debate coach, Lee Kingsley, points out a weakness in Fred Schtndeler's case as Jack Tierney and Chuck Paton look on. Debaters not pictured here are Donn Goss, Douglas Oelke, and Bruce Richardson. Four women participated in debate. They are Betty Mattson, Marjory Peterson, Lois Larson, Marie Magnuson. All of the women were new in debate except Betty Mattson who placed third in impromptu speaking at Moorhead. WILLINGLY ONE-THIRD OF STUDENT BODY ACTIVE IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE WORK The Christian Service office tabulated statistics this year to determine the number of students participating in their program. The results were encouraging. About 180 students, or one-third of the campus population, were sent out each quarter on various assignments. The assignments include child evangelism, Sunday schools, speaking engagements, boys' clubs, and musical work. Director of Christian service activities, Roger Hedberg, and assistant, Dorothy Nichols, are pleased with the tabulation results. Much of the work is done in teams which were carefully chosen in the fall. This team includes Merton Sheetz, Carroll Erickson, Herbert Westlund, Dick Smart, and Glenn Ogren. 80 FROSH BOOST BAND MEMBERSHIP Charles Erickson has been band director for several years. The band is ini (sort ant as a spirit- booster' at games. . . . BAND MEMBERS ALMOST ENTIRELY FROM FRESHMAN CLASS The Bethel band lias shown more precision this year than previously even though it is largely a freshman group. It has been more active, playing at football and basketball games, convocations, and concerts, and it has gained recognition on campus along with the other musical groups. Ron MacDonell and Rosemary Carlson listen as trombonists Ronald Dahl man, Earl Crano, and Jim Danielson warm up before the first band concert. CHOIR TAKES NORTHWESTERN Row 1: H. Seffens, G. Schultz, C. T trvej, R. Westfall, P. Engberg, G. Jolly, C. Jalien. Row 2: S. Anderson, C Martinson. Ai. O ander, C. Berry, C. Nystrom, G. Svendsen. B. Carlson. Row 3: Ai. Hagstrom, At. Nelson, M Carlson. B. Carlson, A. Wuthrich, S. Myrberg. P. Anderson. Row 4 : R. Eckert, J. Anderson, D. Stipe, L. Boyer, R Lindaman, y. Nelson, T. Young. Row 5: D. Nystrom, R. Entz. D. Mattson, G. Ogren, A. Atesko, H. Christianson J. Hansen. Row 6: R. Shields, L. Lindquist, W. AlacKinney, A. Atoberg, P. Caldeen, G. AicRoslie, E. Holzworth The COLLEGE CHOIR practiced 3 hours a week regularly in preparation for their concert tour which covered towns in the Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota area. They were on tour almost two weeks, giving as many as three concerts in one day, A quartet from the choir, Robert Shields. Ron Eckert, Date Nystrom, and John Anderson landed a television contract in February. Choir business manager, Jim Hansen, catches C. Howard Smith in the hall to clear a few last minute details before the tour. Air. Smith is doubly busy this year with the direction of the Male Chorus in addition to the College Choir. i JONAH SWALLOWED THE WHALE MALE CHORUS HAS INTERESTING MUSIC REPERTOIRE The Male Chorus used one comic number this year called Jonah Swallowed the Whale as a relaxing break for both the chorus and the audience. Their purpose is much more serious, however. They sang a number of spirituals and other sacred music. Their tour consisted of seven days in northwestern Minnesota and Winnipeg, Canada. Bob Reed gives Henry Swartz a little help. The men inspect one another before the concert begins to be sure that all ties are straight. Row 1: L. Mag mi son. V. Needham. D. Seat uisl, J. Oase. R. Carlson. H. Malms ten. W. Browning. R. Dahlqnist. P. Hackmann, R. Reed, D. Webster, Row 2: L. Punk. G. Johnson. A. Swanson. R. Smart. R. Breckinridge. R. Walters, R. Ward, R. Moberg. H. Westlund. E. Rogers. R. Chambers. R. Nelson. Row 3: H. Rekstad. J. Dins more. R. Larson. P. Sc bind eler, D. Bram elt, p. Thomas, D. Swanson. R. MacDonell. J. Zacharias. N. Magnu son W. Larson. 83 GERMAN . . . O Tanncnbaurr., O Tannenbaum the German club sings joyfully the Christmas meeting. They me once a month in the lounge of tl Bodien dormitory after eatirj lunch together in the dining ha) SPANISH... The Spanish class has found language the most interesting. P« haps that is because it is more d fcrcnt from English than Swedi or German, and the culture Spanish speaking peoples is so i triguing. Mrs. Sjordahl, Swedish teacher, leads the singing from the back row as Martinson, Larson, Anderson, Peterson, and Set ter berg sing. I here are a few in the Swedish class, however, who are not Swedish. SWEDISH... Like the German class, the Swedish class likes no class activity better than singing. Trygare Kan Igen Vara is a favorite. 84 THE OLD COUNTRY Most of the German club meetings were intended to acquaint students with Germany, its people, and its customs. German immigrants spoke and slides were shown. A large part of the second year class work was given to German literature. The officers plan the programs and usually end up giving them. They are Beverly Otterness, Marlene Dnrscber, Vivian Weekley, John Cedar, Miss Nelson, Marion Rei-mer, Hope Seffens. CONVERSATION LAB Something new was introduced into Spanish classes this year. Two sessions a week are devoted entirely to practice in speaking the language. Much use is made of records which stress correct pronunciation. A study of Mexico and its customs has made the Spanish language more vital to the students. PRACTICAL AT BETHEL Students learning Swedish have the greatest opportunity for practice of the three langu-rgc classes, both because Bethel is of the Swedish Baptist General Conference and because this area of Minnesota is largely Swedish. Having root beer and discussing their next club meeting are officers Lareau Lindquist, John Sabi in. Miss Lillian Ryberg, Joan Clark, and Barbara Jorgenson. Stvcaish club officers Clair Cable, Phyllis Engberg, Lareau Dahl-qnist. and Barbara Johnson meet to decide who doesn’t have to take pan in the Swedish club program. 85 INFORMATION FOR FUTURE SERVICI The Foreign Missions Fellowship is composed chiefly of students who plan to be come missionaries. Through affiliation with the national F.M.F. they arc able to lear:: much about the fields where they may gc and arc thus also able to pray more intelligently for missionaries now there. Returned missionaries and missionaries on furlough are the chief sources for information. The F.M.F. group hears about one of the areas served by the Baptist Conference through the aid of a map. Indian children from the Mille Lac’s lake reservation participated in an evening seminar sponsored by the F.M.F. Bryan Harris, F.M.F. president, and Boh Shields chat with them after the service. Carolyn Nystrom, Beverly Swanson, Coreen Berry, Barbara Linder, Carolyn Thompson, Marion Reimer, Virginia Erickson, Normagene Olinger, Betty Hendrickson. MEDICAL INTEREST A Nurses Fellowship was formed on campus this year whose purpose it is to pray together about the problems they meet in their work and about the people whom they care for. They arc affiliated unofficially with the Twin City Nurses Association. 86 1 NO MEN The Bethel Women’s Association is exactly what it says. The only men allowed in their meetings were the male quartet who sang at their Christmas meeting. Monthly meetings are planned, the most important being the Big 'n Little Sis tea welcoming the new girls and a spring formal banquet honoring the girls graduating. Beverly Bowman pours at the B. W. A. tea as Betty Morrison, Myra Polifka, and Barbara Hartman move down the serving line. B. W. A. officers are Carol Martinson, Effie Nelson, dean of women, Marlene Durscher, Phyllis Engberg, Barbara Hartman, Lucy Lindblom, Beverly Bowman, Beverly Carlson, B. W. A. president, Gladys Johnson, Francine French. Mrs. Ted Johnson pours at the Student BEHIND the scenes Sometimes little noticed on campus but wielding a big influence in many cases are the students' wives. Many of them are working to put their husbands through school. Their association meetings provide a little social life and are often instructive and practical. As they drink their coffee, Mrs. Al Mesko and Mrs. foe Sanders discuss the problems their husbands are having with heavy, assignments. A BUNCH OF HAMS Three radio club members have already received their ham operator licenses and the rest of the members aspire to become ham operators. Much of this year has been spent in learning the code in preparation for licensee examination. It is hoped that interest in using radio on the mission fields may be encouraged. Another major ambition of the club is to get a station set up on campus. Radio club advisor, Ted Nichols, and club officers Dick Dahlqnist, Dwight Ericsson, and Dick Larson examine some burned out radio tubes. The radio club visited the KSTP radio and television studios in February. Mel Holmgren, Bethel seminar)' student who works at KSTP, is training the TV camera on the group as the Spire photographer snapped this picture. Club members are: Row 1: Barbara Linder, Dick Dahl-quist, David Johnson, Kenneth Fuller. Row 2: Roger Mo-berg, Wally Anderson, Dwight Ericsson. Ted Nichols, Dick Larson, Jim Sheldon. INDEPENDENT HOBBY Camera club members do most of their work independently, meeting occasionally to discuss problems and points of interest. Not many new members were added this year, but most of the old members again joined the leub. Bob Carlson, the Camera club president, shows officers Ruth Edwards and Bonnie Carlson his new camera. 88 Together and enthusiastically, the six complete a yell. They are - Sue Bo-dien, Myra Polijka. Carol Martinson. Marilyn Carlson, Jack Harper, Lareatt Lindquist. TOUGH JOB CHEERLEADERS BIGGEST PROBLEM SOMETIMES IS APATHETIC STAND Over-all school spirit in support of sports has been better, but occasionally there is a slump which is discouraging to both cheerleaders and team. The cheerleaders are elected in the fall and cheer for both football and basketball. Seated - Jack Harper, Carol Martinson, Lareatt Lindquist. Standing - Sue Bo-dien. Rosemary Carlson, Kay Kern. Marilyn Carlson. GREEN HAIR Students blinked and took a second look to make sure when B” Club initiates appeared at breakfast with a head of green hair. They were back to the normal color the next day, however. The “B” Club is composed of men who have received letters in the various sports. Lettermen pictured - AiacDonell, Larson, Tierney, Bailey, Osborn, Singleton, Stahnke, Berg, Fischer, Pederson. Geiger, Stipe, MacFadyen, Wessman. 89 ■ £M’Cy Is' rJ' y£ 4 y yyoCtf '-fi hu ) yJ c LJ yX-ii ,. a , . , x ? . xj c U uU cs a.' Aids A- -W W4c ) '■7l'A ' ? y 7 dW ?J stASCv r— -Cj Vi' y' ' ■ ' yi u . ‘ZA-d.fif?. .’ ✓ y -? r t fl 77. i f CV'A 5 e 3s ?.S' ATHLETICS Fans got a little bit of basketball ballet as Jim Almeroth and a Northwestern man reached for the jump-ball. Bill Conrad was set to nab the ball. 91 OFT DEFEATED BUT ENTHUSIASTIC Row l: David Seaquist, Sam Oakland, Jack Anderson, Donald Sen.non, Joel Stolte, George Wesstnan, Ed Brunzell, Paul Larson, Paul Berg, Bill Browning. Row 2: Lynn'Lundin, {coach), Henry Pederson, Jack Tierney, Douglas Obison, David Bailey, Deraid Bramlett, Ron MacDonell, Dick Bogue, Art Erickson, Dick Abrabamson, John Berg, Gerald Healy {assistant coach). Captain Ron MacDonell smiles broadly as coaches Gerald Healy and Lynn Lnndin analyze bis game as they saw it from the bench. RECORD Bethel Opponent 14 0 0 Jamestown ... 13 0 General Beadle ... 44 12 20 6 .. Wahpeton Science 46 7 Worthington ... 6 0 Hibbing J. C. ... 19 92 Dick Abrahamson Jack Anderson End End David Bailey Tackle John Berg Center Paul Berg Guard . . . TURNOVER IS A PROBLEM Rapid change of membership on the football team has always been a headache for the coach. Almost every year he has a new team to work with. This year, 12 of the 20 team members were entirely new to the team. Most of these men had high school football experience, but it is a distinct disadvantage to have to coordinate a new group each year to playing together as a team. Much of this turnover is due to either discontinuance of college training or transference to other schools. Too bad it teas only practice . . . that was a nice kick by Ron Me Done! I. Dick Bogue Tackle Deraid Bramlett Guard Bill Browning Fullback Ed Brunzell Quarterback 93 This is a man’s game. George W ess man, Ed Bmnzcll, Ron MacDonell, and Dick Abrahamson dress carefully in preparation. BUILDING BETHEL’S FOOTBALL FUTURE Despite shadows cast by present problems of turnover, lack of a good practice field, and this season’s poor record of two wins, five losses, the future of football at Bethel is hopeful. Because of the expansion of the curriculum this year to provide a physical education minor, it is anticipated that more athletes will be attracted to Bethel and that reduction of transferences to other colleges at the end of junior college training should also occur. Thus, the biggest problem will gradually be removed. Efforts are also being made to secure a more adequate practice field. Mediocrity has been a bugbear for several years and will not be shaken in one season, but the outlook is the best that it has ever been for a stable football program. Art Erickson End Paul Larson Ron MacDonell Sam Oakland Doug Ohlson Halfback Fullback Guard Tackle - : c 'C4 Z ' j . Beginning-of- season enthusiasm brought the Royals a 14-0 victory over Itasca in the opening game. Paul Berg flies into the play, but not in time to save Paul Larson from a tackle by an Itasca man. Henry Pederson Tackle David Scaquist Halfback Donald Sension Halfback Joel Stolte Center Jack Tierney Quarterback George Wessman Halfback A WILL TO WIN BRINGS A ROYAL TRIUMPH Serious faces are turned toward Coach Lynn Lnndin at quarter-time in the homecoming game played at the Ilamline field. Ron MacDonell goes over for the touchdown. Spunk and good defense won the game for Bethel by an edge of one point over Worthington. BASKETBALL FANS PLEASED Kneeling: J. Cedar, T. Bottenfield, B. Conrad, D. Know, G. Smith, L. Johnson. Standing: K. Albright. J. Almeroth, L. Dahlcjnist, A(. Nyberg, P. Ohlin, H. Rekstad. R. Eckert. Co-Captains Howard Rekstad and Bill Conrad are third-year men Bethel and u-ere also high 82 scorers on the team this 68 year. 67 91 68 60 75 67 72 88 65 70 61 77 Coaches Del Ra) Peter- 78 son and Gerald Healy 91 look over some of the 76 sports goods catalogs 73 to choose athletic equip- 30 men I. 77 68 RESULTS Opponent Concordia Bcmidji T.C Wahpeton Northland 66 99 70 64 Superior 83 Sioux Falls 73 Luther 59 Bismark 63 Jamestown 88 Northland 93 Mayville 67 Concordia 63 Northwestern 64 Bcmidji T.C 72 Luther 52 Northern Michigan 71 St. Cloud 89 Northwestern 66 Itasca 74 River Falls 95 Valiev City 67 97 BASKETBALL RECORD SUR PASSED PREVIOUS YEAR: Bethel’s 1955-56 basketball team finished the season with a creditable 11 wins and 10 losses. This is a major improvement over the i records of the preceding two years when the . teams posted 6 14 and 6-16 seasons. 1 Leading the team in scoring was Rckstad j with 376 points. He was followed closely by Conrad with 354 points. The team was bolstered in mid-season by the appearance of Ohlin who tallied 140 points and by the return of Almeroth who added 128 points in 12 games. Other high scorers were Bot-tenfield who averaged 10.5 a game, Knoner who averaged 8.6, and Nyberg with an average of 7.4. High point of the season was perhaps the 78-66 retaliatory defeat of Northwestern in the annual Founders Week game. Bethel was defeated on the Northwestern floor by three points. The season opened with a victory over Concordia who was again defeated by the Royals in the second game. Bethel ended the season royally by winning six out of the eight last games. The season's final against Valley City was a tense game, and the Royals won by a free throw in the last four seconds for a final score of 68-67. With the prospect of the return of a number of players, the future looks good for the 1956-57 team. Conrad moves down the floor for a ( nick basket at the Concordia game. Ken Albright Jim Almeroth Terry Bottcnficld Cnard-Forward Forward Guard John Cedar Center Larue Dahlquist Center Ron Eckert Forward 98 BASKETBALL i ) r% |: V ' v:' r r 1, Lindon Johnson Don Knoncr Ptul Ohlin Forward Forward-Canard Forward The ball goes into Northwestern hands as Paul Ohlin falls to get the jump ball. It has eight arms but it isn’t an octopus. Bethel’s Rekstad (21) and Almeroth (12) and two opponents all try desperately to get their hands on the ball as Mark Nyberg looks on t n involved but fascinated. 99 RESERVE PLAYERS ON THE “B” SQUAD also contributed to the success of the season. Rekstad is set for the rebound in case the ball falls off the rim. The reserve or B” team substituted in the major games and also played a regular scries of B team games. They gained much experience which will qualify some of them for ''A” team playing next year. RESULTS Bethel B Opponent 39 U. of M. Ag. School .........70 62 Northland B ................64 64 Superior B' ...............86 42 Bethel Seminary .............44 44 Northland B ...............48 54 Bethel Seminary .............60 47 Minn. School of Business ....67 48 U. of M. Ag School ..........47 62 Northwest Chiropractors .....50 44 Northwestern B” ............6l 56 Northwest Chiropractors .....52 64 Minn. School of Business ....44 51 Mount Olive .................57 63 Northwestern B ............69 61 Northwestern B ............77 The Northwestern games are always the most spirited of the season. Bethel lost the game on their floor by a narrow three points. Rekstad goes up for one of his quick shots as Sioux Fails players stand back wondering how it happened so fast. 100 Comad tried for a over-the-head shot which didn't quite make the basket. Trying to coax the ball into their hands are Bethel men Knoner (16) and Nyberg (23) and two Concordia men. Bethel toon over Concordia in the opening game of the season 82-66 and later in the season with 70-63. Mark Nyberg Center-Forward Basketball sometimes gets rough too. Mark Nyberg dodges a Sioux Falls man. Gene Smith Guard UP AND DOWN SEASON Row L: Dale Larson, George Wessman, Ed Brnnzell, Russell Sandblom, Paul Borg, Dick Abraham son. Row 2: Prank Burleson, Wesley Larson, Allen Stahnke, Jack Tierney, John Berg. Bethel s baseball season began with a decisive victory over Concordia. Frank Burleson, pitching, was able to keep Concordia from scoring until the last inning. The second game was much closer but also a victory by one point. A1 Stahnke, pitching, managed to postpone Northwestern scoring until the first half of the ninth when Northwestern got two runs. The third game of the season with Hamline was a tragedy for Bethel. The score stood 2-3 in Hamline’s favor in the eighth inning when Brnnzell and Larson, both reaching for a pop fly, collided, sending Brunzcll to the hospital, eliminating Larson, and throwing the game into Hamlinc's hands. The next game with Concordia showed very poorly for Bethel. Bethel didn’t score after the third inning and Concordia was walked several times. A double-header was played with Bethany, Burleson pitching the first game and Stahnke the second. The first game was a victory and the second a loss by only 1 point. Brunzell and Tierney hit well in the game with Bemidji. Bemidji was ahead 8-0 when their pitcher weakened and Bethel was able to score five runs in the remainder of the game. Injury-ridden Northwestern was easily defeated with a score of 10-3. Northwestern had been defeated early in the season by a difference of one point. Bu:leson, pitching at the Luther game, was able to hold Luther to 4 hits. The game ended by a defeat 4-3. The season ended with a Luther game. Burleson, pitching, appeared weak, and Luther was hitting well. The score was tied until the last inning when a Luther runner scored after the catch. This ended the season with a total of four wins, six losses. 102 RESULTS BASEBALL Bethel Opponent 11 Concordia ....................... 4 3 Northwestern .................... 2 2 Hamline ......................... S 8 Concordia .......................10 7 Bethany ......................... 5 Bethany ......................... 8 3 Bcmidji ......................... 8 10 Northwestern .................... 3 3 Luther .......................... 4 3 Luther .......................... 6 Prospects for the 1956 team look good. Many of the 1955 lettermen arc returning to the team and it will also be strengthened by the addition of new men. Lynn Lundin will be coaching the team as he has for the past two years. He will have the advantage of working with a team this year on which at least seven men have been with him previously, some of them for two years. Possibilities look good for bettering the 1955 showing and at least equalling the 1954 record of 5 wins, 4 losses. Ed Brunzell, Al Stabilize, and Dale Larson, returning lettermen, discuss batting averages and probabilities for the 1956 season. 103 TRACK RECORD FAIR Kneeling: John Yost, Ray Geiger, Dave Seaquist, Don Stipe, Dave Noland, Glen Thomason. Standing: Fred Thomas, John Cedar, Larue Dahlquist. Carroll Erickson, Jim Reinoldt, Ron Mac-Donnell. Olympic form is exhibited by Ron MacDonnell as he hurls the discus. Sometime in March the track coach begins to round up his boys and training starts. Track is somewhat different from other sports in that skill is more exclusively dependent upon physical coordination and stamina, and competition is not a matter of teamwork. The team, coached by Del Ray Peterson in 1955, participated in two meets, making the bottom of the list in the first but tying for first place in the second. Relays at Carleton and St. Thomas were also entered. TRIANGULAR MEET Duluth 68 Hamlinc 45] 2 Bethel 3 Vz QUADRANGULAR MEET Bethel 47 Concordia 47 Northwestern 25, '2 Rochester 13 2 104 . . . TRACK Bethel’s man, John Yost, has the jump on his two opponents at the approach of these gates. This was part of the Quadrangular Meet. It's only a small portion of the world that Don Stipe sees in this position as he clears the bar for a successful jump. Don was Bethel’s outstanding pole vault man. Bred Thomas, (far left) running for Bethel, finishes close to the winner in this race at the Quadrangular Meet in which Bethel, Concordia, Northwestern, and Rochester took part. 105 ADDITION OF BETHEL TENNIS COURTS offers hope for tennis players. It is hoped that more men will participate in tennis and that students will become more interested in following the sport because of the convenient location of our new courts across from the campus. Even though the team made an excellent showing last spring of 5 wins, 1 tie, and 2 losses, student interest has been conspicuously lacking. RESULTS P wi Sandberg, Henry Pederson, Al Mesko, Cal Edl tnd. Bethel Opponents 3 Hamline ............5 3 Augsburg ...........4 5 Bethany ............1 4 Northwestern .......3 3 Northwestern .......3 5 Luther .............3 7 Concordia ..........0 4 Luther .............2 Bethel's golf tournaments were arranged with the smaller schools of the area who play four-man match-play games. Visel was high scorer with 17 points won and l 2 points lost. Louis Schultz scored 10 won, 11 lost; Conrad 95 won, 111 2 lost, and Larson 8 won, 12 lost. RESULTS Bethel Opponents 4 Augsburg .......... 8 6 Concordia ......... 6 3 Concordia ......... 9 10 Luther ............ 2 12 A. I. A............ 0 0 Hamline ...........1$ 12 Luther ............ 0 10 A. I. A............ 0 GOLF Joel S ol e, Bill Conrad. Bill Larson, George Visel. 106 Intramurals provide relaxation from a heavy 'book diet,” and are played with vigor. Nancy Zink stands poised and ready to give the ball an enthusiastic punch. Basketball received the most participation of any of the intramural sports. Teams were organized geographically into Twin City, East, West, Illinois A” and B,”.Minn., Plains, and Wisc.-Dakota. The East team and the Illinois B” tied for first place with five wins and I loss each. Football intramurals were received with somewhat less interest. Intramural programs of basketball, volleyball, and tennis were organized for the women and carried seasonally throughout the year. Because of good response, a team was organized late in the season to compete with other Twin City school teams. The Bethel girls defeated the U. of Minn. Ag. School 45 to 16 and the Minn. Bus. College 34 to 29. They were defeated twice by Augsburg, completing the season with an equal number of wins and losses. ATHLETIC COUNCIL ittempted to stabilize the ntramural program and en-rourage wider participation Ping-pong has long been a favorite indoor sport at Bethel. Tournament rules were posted and a tourna-ment played. Dick Andre and Luther Bostrack were among the men participating. CAMPUS LIFE Gold mums tied with royal blue ribbon have become traditional corsages for Bethel's Homecoming day. Dick Swanson purchases a mum for his date from Jane! Landes as Barbara Jorgenson sells Dick Otteson a pompon. Some students may be attracted to Bethel for its social life. Others may come only to study. But whatever our reasons are for enrolling, Bethel, apart from its social life, would not be Bethel. Memories retained most vividly arc not of all-night cramming for exams nor of long and difficult assignments, but they are of the good times, the big date occasions, and the little spontaneous events which become a vital part of our reminiscing. Therefore, on the following pages the Spire preserves those various events from campus life this year. 109 TWO HECTIC DAYS OF REGISTRATION . . . plagued the Freshmen before their official welcome at the weekend retreat for new students. Culmination of Freshman Week was the faculty reception. The retreat was held at the Conference camp at Big Trout Lake. Jack Kibby, As rid Bar-bins, Don Redin, and Gardia Lee go for a late afternoon ride. Fall flights at the lake get cool. Elaine Lund-stedt and Lynn Weaver go equipped with ample bedrolls. Freshmen met and defeated upperclassmen counselors in a lively tug-of-war. Counselors Roy Brottlund, Carroll Erickson, Chuck Paton, Howard Rckstad, and Norris Magnuson exert a last surge of energy before the slide which brought them over the line. 110 During her first few days on campus, each new girl is met by a big sister'' who helps her to feel at home and answers her questions about such things as dorm rules. Fran French, big and little sister chairman, presents her little sis’, Astrid Bar bins, with a corsage at the Big 'n Little Sis Tea. Is this where we get our fee statements?” Registration is a confusing procedure for freshmen Lois Larson, Kay Kern, and Vern Needham. They just follow the line. Edna Schultz assures them that they have finally come to the right place. 1 1 1 HOMECOMING IS A TWO-DAY EVENT . . . at Bethel consisting this year of a Humorama program and a bonfire on Friday evening and the game and a banquet for alumni and students on Saturday. A king and (jueen are elected by the students to sene as official host and hostess for the Homecoming events. The complete royal party are Bonnie Carlson, Beverly Carlson, and Shirley Anderson, attendants, Carla Kern, queen, Glenn Ogren, king, Jim MacFadyen. Howard Rekstad. and Al Glenn attendants. Eric Borgeson, custodian, points amusedly to the request atop the second bonfire pile. He wasn't amused, however, when this pile too went up in flames a few hours before the pep fest began. The dorms compete each year for the best homecoming theme and decorations. Ed-gren dorm retained the plaque this year with the theme Drive-em-Cuckoo. Ed gren has held the plaque six out of eight years. 112 A Homecoming banquet was held in the fieldhouse rather than having a dinner in the dining hall. Congestion of the dining hall line was thus avoid ed and everyone happily seated. After the banquet, Dr. Clarence Bass spoke emphasizing the importance of Christ centeredness in Bethel s program. Pictured at the speaker's table are Mrs. Elving Anderson. H. Wyman Malmsten, Mrs. Malmsten, Mrs. Lundquist, President Carl Lundquist, Dr. Clarence Bass, am Rev. Lloyd Nordstrom. King Glenn Ogren and Queen Carla Kern pose on the lawn in Como Park. 113 THREE SPECIAL EMPHASIS WEEKS add vigor to the spiritual tone of the campus and rekindle consciousness of Christian responsibilities and questions. Deeper Life Week services conducted by Dr. A. W. Tozcr brought a challenge to students and faculty to seek a more consistent, inspired, and purposeful relationship to Christ. Dr. Tozer impressed upon his audiences the importance of a crucified self.” His messages were couched in fresh and alive expressions and the meetings were unusually well attended. Dr. Tozer is pastor of South Side Alliance Church in Chicago and is editor of the Alliance Weekly. Raul Schine ter, sophomore, talks to Dr. Tozer after one of the morning chapel hours. Mission Week brings to our campus each year a number of Conference missionaries who are at home on furlough. Students are given a unique opportunity to obtain information about fields in which they are in- Shirley Anderson, missionary nurse in Mexico, and Elsie Punk, of Japan, pose in costume and examine some of the missionary displays. terested. Efforts arc made both to present data about the various fields and to interest students in preparing themselves for this type of service. Edwin Erickson, of the college, reads a letter from his missionary parents to Rev. Reuben Holm, missionary to India. 114 Dr. Franklin Logsdon brought daily bible studies from the hook of Jeremiah. He was one of the ten outside speakers invited to Founders Week. Several faculty members also contributed during the week. Founders Week is held every February in commemoration of the birthday of Bethel's Founder, Alexis Edgren, and this year it was devoted to consideration of The Word of God in the Life of Man.” Brothers Henry and A. J. Wingblade were honored at the Founders Week banquet. President emeritus Henry C. Wingblade brought the beginning message of the week, and former professor A. f. Wingblade was presented with a gift for fifty years with Bethel. A banquet dinner was prepared for over five hundred and served in the field house. Head cook, Mrs. Alma Swanson, center, and assistant Mrs. A. L. Fredrickson, right, received help from severel ladies of community churches. Mrs. H. Wyman Malmsten pours at an afternoon tea for Doris Mo berg, former Bethel nurse. 115 A WINTER RETREAT AT CAMP ST. CROIX . . . provided mid-winter relaxation and fun for sophomores and juniors. Rev. John Woods tons the retreat preacher. Church was held on Sunday afternoon. Professor Clifjord Larson, Junior Class adviser, taught the Sunday School class. The food teas usually very good, but Bryan Harris found the cookies stuck to the plate. Meals were served family style to a starving gang. At least half of the toboggan par tie. Most of the Girls preferred The steep hill scared Marilyn reached the bottom of the hill still rid in ■ skating to wild downhill rides. Hagstrom so she just sat down. and upright. 116 USUAL AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS . . . are kept and in addition Bethel’s festivities are delightfully Swedish. Warily)) Hagstrom, Marylyn Sharp, and several other girls, spent a whole afternoon decorating the Bo-dien lounge. Open house was held the next day. Madrigal singers presented the Christmas story at the last chapel service before the Christmas holidays. Singers are C. Patton, G. Schultz, f. Anderson, C. Berry, V. Needham, M. Hagstrom, A. Wuthrich, R. Eckert. The group teas directed by Miss Mildred Bisgrove. The annual Swedish Smorgasbord was unusually Swedish'’ this year. A Swedish lucia presided and favorite Swedish foods such as sill (herring) were served. Serving this year was iery well managed so that students and guests were seated and served quickly. Cooks Mrs. A. L. Fredrickson and Airs. Alma Swanson prepared dainty and festive cookies for the annual Smorgasbord. All of the cooking was done in the Bethel kitchen. 117 VALENTINE FORMAL FEATURED HUMOROUS BACH CANTATA The Coffee Cantata” is the story of a father who insists that his daughter stop drinking coffee because this is considered a social error. Marilyn Hagstrom looks downcast as Bill MacKinney explains that she must stop drinking coffee or she cannot marry. Miss Mildred Bis grove directed the singers. Master of ceremonies John P. Woods found his role was bigger than expected when an auto accident made several cast members late. Leads Bill McKinney, baritone, Ron Eckert, tenor, and Marilyn Hagstrom, soprano, were supported by chorus members: Georgia Schultz. Bob Shields, Hope Seffens, Sandra Myrberg, Dave Seac uisl, Roy Walters. Corrine Berry and Vern Needham. 118 Phil Writer, Barbara Brandi, Roger Nelson, and Lavonnc Ronngren enjoy their cherry ice cream tarts. Couples Passed through a Valentine arch to get their refreshments. Waiting for cast members to remove makeup and costumes are Darrell Bramlet. Kay Kern. Mary Fredrickson. Carol Martinson, Barb Hartman and John Anderson. Verda Levin pours the cherry red punch as Joyce Nelson, Carol Schnorr and Sharon Kingan bring more punch and tarts. The formal, held at Olivet Bap ist Church, was attended by 75 couples. 119 RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL IN MARCH was the biggest student-sponsored event of the year. The Festival began with lecture on Renaissance art b Dr. Lorenz Hilner, Univer sity of iMinnesota professo of art history. The lecture held in Bodien lounge, tea followed by a reception. Dt Eiliter is shown answering in formal (j nest ions. Phil Caldcen and Marjory Peterson read portions of Romeo and Juliet. Scenes from Julius Ceasar were also read. The readings were directed by Dr. Paul Crabill. A selection oj madrigals were sung under the direction of Miss Mildred Bisgrove. Singers are A. Wuthrtch, S. Myr-berg, B. MacKinney, C. Pa-ton, V. Needham, D. Stipe, II. Seffens, VI. Hagstrom. A series of four programs called the Festival of the Renaissance Arts was sponsored by the Cultural Council through the Student Senate. The series included an art lecture by Dr. Lorenz Eitner, two Shakespearean films, a recital by Suzanne Bloch, and a student program of madrigals and Shakespearean leadings. The Festival was the result of much long-range planning by the Student Senate. It is hoped that similar programs of different periods will be planned for future years. 120 RECITAL BY SUZANNE BLOCH, noted lutenist, highlighted the Renaissance Festival. Sr zanne Bloch's recital at Bethel teas her first Twin City appearance. Miss Bloch, daughter of composer Ernest Bloch, is the principal concert lutenist in America. She is the only concert artist who accompanies herself for performance of Medieval, Renaissance, and Elizabethan songs. She also performs on the virginals and the recorder. The drama class received a special visit from Miss Bloch. She sang some of the lute songs from Shakespearean plays which the class was studying. The virginals is an authentic seventeenth century keyboard instrument on which the sound is produced by plucking of the strings. 121 JUNIOR CLASSES CHOOSE CONTRAST of classic and modem in drama. The Junior class of ’55 chose Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex for their presentation. This play revolves around the classical idea of fate wherein Oedipus unwittingly marries his mother. The characters try vainly to extricate themselves from the circumstances which fate has wrought. The Juniors of '$6, however, selected the modern play, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder which presents a series of typical incidents in an Eastern town — romance, marriage, and the life of its own main characters. Adella Benue as Jocasta, Oedipus' wife, pleads with Oedipus to ignore the Seers idle prattle. She tells him that the son which she and Laius had was chained and left in the field by a shepherd to die. Our Town cast gets a chuckle out of the ceremony in which Harold Richardson, stage manager, is marrying Emily Webb (Elaine Nelson) and George Gibbs (fuck Tierney). Although the play is produced very informally, the actual performance was a little more formal than this practice. Other cast members are: Roy Bro tlund, Ripley Moore, Betty Mattson, Shirley Anderson, Bruce Richardson, Les Funk, Jim Hansen, Phil Caldeen. CULTURAL COUNCIL informs students The Council keeps a bulletin board in the main hall of the college building on which clippings and announcements of coming campus and Twin City cultural opportunities are posted. In addition to campus activities, art exhibits, symphonies, concerts, and lectures off-campus arc announced. Many of these arc at the University of Minnesota. One of the movies shown on campus was Dickens' Pickwick Papers. Everyone looks worried except Marge Peterson who is enjoying it immensely. Gladys Johnson posts a calendar giving a coming Twin City art series. The art gallery in Northrop Auditorium of the University is visited both by art students and interested outsiders. Lynn Weaver, Elaine Nelson, and Jack Tierney attempt an evaluation of one of the paintings. 123 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKED TWICE FOR THE LAD IES THIS Y EAR . . . Nik Dag and a leap year skating pa Bethel women in years past have had only one chance to nab the man that they have had their eye on all year, but this year the girls took it upon themselves to declare another leap year affair. Final reports haven't come in yet so we are unable to say whether anything permanent resulted, but most of the girls did receive return dates. For the big event, Nik Dag, a variety program was held with Jack Tierney as master of ceremonies. Each girl wakes her Nik Dag dale a corsage and a prize is awarded for the most original and novel. Beverly Bowman pins her creation on date Ed Plank. At 7:00 a.nt. Nik Dag open season began and the ladies began dialing. A list of available wen was kept in one of the dorm rooms and the girls checked off the name as soon as they got the yes response. 124 THE FACULTY CAPTURED “YE OLE COFFEE CUP” . . . for the second time in eight years. The faculty was opposed this year by the Clarion staff who staged an all-out attempt to give the under-dog” faculty another trouncing. The faculty, however, surprised everyone, particularly the faculty, by defeating the students. The Clarion reported that one major concession had to be made to the faculty. Orange Pekoe Bass was served tea rather than coffee. Dr. Clarence Bass (who drank tea) accepts the Cofjee Cup trophy for the faculty from Henry Pederson. What an illustrious lot the faculty turned out to he on the basketball court. The whole game was characterized by horseplay. Students Jittt MacFadyen and Jack Tierney, in white shirts, defend the basket against faculty members Bass, Lun-din, and Healy, in dark shirts. THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL CALENDAR MISSES SOME . . . of the more memorable school events. Many of the unscheduled events were missed by our photographers too. But we collected a few scenes from dorm life and other every-day happenings which are the typical spontaneous happenings which make up our informal campus life. (We're sorry to have missed such major events as the capture of a wild mouse in Bodien Residence or Charles Waring's bicycle atop the flag pole.) Classes early in the school year are attended by a suspiciously small number of male students. However the recreation room in the dorm is crowded with world series fans cheering their teams. The giant ten-inch television screen also draws large and noisy audiences on Saturday afternoons during the football season. Edgren residents Sam nelson, Sheet z, Rogers, Rein old t. Bos track, Brottlund, Lang! el I and Swanson give a solemn welcome to their newest fellow resident. Normally, the age limit would keep 6-day-old Nils out, but he has influence with the residence supervisor, Daddy” Wally Peterson. 126 IMPORTANT FEATURE ON A SMALL CAMPUS ... is the close contact between faculty members and students. Outside of the classes, students often find the faculty members are fascinating coffee shop philosophers. Glenn Ogren, junior, asks Mr. Woods why he looks so tired after only three hours at the winter retreat. All of the students looked this way too by the end of the week end. Three clowns gave some impromptu entertainment at basketball games. Here Ron MacDonnell, holding ferry Backlund, successfully hides foel Stolte from the President's watchful eye. Probably the most typical every-day campus activity — eating. Don Stibe, Ruth Westfall, Howard Rekstad and Carla Kern are served in the dining hall. Most students gain rather than lose weight during the school year, in spite of the usual complaints about school food. 127 SENIORS OF 1955 LEFT PRACTICAL GIFTS . . The seniors gave an air-conditioning unit for the president’s office, refrigerated drinking fountain and tile flooring for the first floor of the college building. Seminary seniors bead I he line of graduates on the front walk of the college building, first in line was Albert Windham, valedictorian. Ronald Olson was the tog student in the college graduating class. Graduating on May 25, 1956, will be 39 college seniors and 31 seminary seniors. Senior Barbara Olander receives congratulations from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Olander, and her sister Mimi. Mimi. who will be a 1956 graduate, is carefully sizing up the effect of the cap and gou-n. Deans Anderson and Omark presented the seniors for their diplomas. Here they talk with commencement speaker Chaplain Ray Applequist, a Bethel seminary alumnus and President Lindquist. 128 ADVERTISING 129 THE BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICA 5750 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO 26, ILLINOIS A growing missionary fellowship of 406 churches with over 52,000 members and a 65,000 Bible school enrollment. Unitedly these churches are engaged in missionary, educational, publishing and benevolent enterprises extending throughout the world. SEVEN DEPARTMENTAL BOARDS EDUCATION Bethel College and Seminary, 1480 North Snclling Avenue, St. Paul 1, Minnesota. 7 buildings, 600 students -many preparing for full-time Christian service in Heme and Foreign Mission fields. Carl H. Lundquist, President Elving V. Anderson, Acting Dean of College Edwin Omark, Dean of Seminary PUBLICATION Baptist Conference Press, publishers of The Standard, S. S. papers, and books. Dealers in church and Sunday School supplies. Rev. Martin Erickson, Editor of The Standard Rev. Dave Olson, Editor of S.S. papers Rev. C. George Ericson, Business Manager. FOREIGN MISSIONS Growing missionary work in Assam, Japan, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and South America. Eighty-eight missionaries under appointment, many others on active candidate list. Rev. John A. Wilcox, Secretary Rev. Albert Bcrgfalk, Associate Secretary HOME MISSIONS Missionary and evangelistic work in Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Cooperating with 15 District and State conferences. Rev. William Turnwall, Secretary Rev. Robert Klingberg, Associate Secretary BIBLE SCHOOL AND YOUNG PEOPLE Promoting church Bible schools, summer Bible camps, and other projects which aim to win, establish and train children and youth for Christ and Christian leadership. Rev. Lawrence Swanson, Secretary Rev. Gunnar Hogland, Youth Director IF OMF.NS I FORK Sponsors of Gift-a-meal, Conference Rose, White Cross, Girls' Missionary Guild, Reading Programs and other mission projects. CONFERENCE BROTHERHOOD Organized for the support of needed projects including Alaskan mission, and Boys’ work. FOR INFORMAT ION WRITE BAPTIST GENERAL CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS Rev. Wm. C. Tapper, Executive Secretary, Board of Trustees. 130 GENERAL CONFERENCE CHURCHES AND HE COMMANDED US TO PREACH UNTO THE PEOPLE. Acts 10:42 SAN DIEGO AREA CASA de ORO BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Harold R. Bradley, Pastor 9978 Campo Rd. Spring Valley, California CLAIRMONT BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Walter Barnes, Pastor 2610 Galveston St. San Diego, California COLLEGE AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Milo L. Nixon, Pastor James D. Young, Ass't. Pastor 4647 College Ave. San Diego, California EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Edward Price, Pastor 3239 Mission Blvd. San Diego, California GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Claude L. Cudcbcc, Pastor 428 Brockton St. San Diego, California MAR VISTA BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Eric E. Moody, Pastor Fifth and Elm Ave. Imperial Beach, California MONTEREY HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Roger T. Walters, Pastor 7830 Carlisle Lemon Grove, California FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Robert L. Yocum, Pastor Ninth and E Sts. Ramona, California SOUTH BAY BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Edwin E. Cory, Pastor 489 Moss St. Chula Vista, California 131 South Shore Baptist Church Coles Avenue near 79th Street Chicago 49, Illinois Telephone: REgent 4-0097 C. Edwin Granholm, Pastor 1731 East 84th Place Phone: ESsex 5-9133 Sunday Services 9:45 AM Bible School Hour 11:00 AM Morning Worship 7:30 PM Evening Service “HOLDING FORTH THE WORD OF LIFE” . . . —Phil. 216 PAYNE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH —83 years of service to Christ in our community. —Supporting Bethel College and Seminary in every way. —A church with a world-wide missionary vision. The members of Payne Ave. Baptist Church and Pastor Carroll invite students to make Payne Ave. their church home away from home . . When in Portland Attend TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH Service the Lord’s Day 11:00 A.M., 5:30 P.M., 7:30 P.M. Midweek Service Wednesday - 7:30 P.M. Bible School - 9:45 A.M. Linus Johnson, D.D. - Pastor Frank Voth, Christian Education Director IMMANUEL CENTRAL AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH May God richly bless the 1956 Bethel graduates in His service. 851 N. Central Avenue IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN CHICAGO 51, ILLINOIS Gordon G. Johnson, Pastor Esther Carlson, Church Missionary SALEM Our Students at Bethel: BAPTIST CHURCH Edwin Erickson, Jr. - Beverly Furst, 2nd Avc. E. 7th St., Ashland, Wisconsin Betty Morrison, Gordon Sension, David Swanson Greets—Faculty, Students Friends of Bethel “To one, to all, our Lord says, ‘Come,’ Our church, His church, says ‘Come.’ A warm Christian welcome awaits you at the services. R. C. Steiter, Pastor CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Roy Street and Shields Avenue - St. Paul, Minnesota Warren Magnuson, Pastor We welcome our Bethel friends to worship and work with us. Bible School........................... 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship Hour...................11:00 A.M. C. Y. F................................ 5:30 P.M. Evening Gospel Hour.................... 7:15 P.M. Midweek Prayer ........................ 7:45 P.M. Make Central your spiritual home while you arc away from home. Greetings in the Gospel from FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Tenth and Harmon Place MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Dr. Curtis Akcnson, Pastor THE BAPTIST TABERNACLE 24th Avenue at 63rd Street KENOSHA, WISCONSIN J. Gordon Platt, Pastor BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH JOLIET, ILLINOIS 'f Our Bethel Students: Carol 'Purvey Catharine Shepherd Charles Palon, Jr. W'aync McArthur Marlene A. Warden BALLARD BAPTIST CHURCH W. 63rd and 20th Avenue N.W. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Our Bethel Students Marvin Anderson Richard Ottoson James Rabb and more coming. It will be nice to sec you at Ballard Dr. Kenneth L. Miles, Minister WHEELOCK PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Payne Ave. and Arlington Where Bethel students are always welcome. Worship and Serve With Us. When visiting the fair city of Vancouver, B. C. Worship with us either at: MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH 10th Ave. Quebec St. Minister - Rev: R. W. Wighton, F.R.G.S. or DELLBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH Windsor Jones Road North Vancouver Minister - Rev. R. Stagg or JASPER CRESCENT BAPTIST CHURCH 1819 East 61st Ave. Minister - Rev. Ray Shodin These are three Christ preaching, Bible believing churches. 13d PLEAS ANT DALE BAPTIST CHURCH 700 Pleasant Valley Way WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY “The missionary-visionary minded church — Remembered by its friendliness.” James B. Rchnbcrg, Pastor Congratulations to the Graduates from BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 24th Street and 28 h Avenue South MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Kenneth E. Kolmodin, Pastor Bethel Students are always welcome at the little homelike church BETHANY BAPTIST Territorial Road Seal Street Walfred Johnson, Pastor THE ELEVENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH 10th and Virginia Streets SIOUX CITY, IOWA R. P. Bronlccwc, Pastor Greetings to all Bethel Students and Graduates! “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” —Philippians 2:15,16. Greetings from TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH 5th Avenue and 8th Street ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS Our Bethel Students: Carol Van Anda, Mary Ellen Anderson, Calvin Fcrnlund CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Burke and N. Lexington ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA Invites Bethel students and friends to attend the various worship services. Arthur F.. Ellison, Pastor EDGEWATER BAPTIST 5501 Chicago Avenue MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Invites and Welcomes All Bethel Students and Friends TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH 22nd Avenue West and 3rd Street DULUTH, MINNESOTA Congratulations Graduates GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 2101 Church Street Victor Larson, Pastor Leonard Anderson, Youth Pastor Sunday Services 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 11:00 A.M. Morning Worship 7:00 P.M. Evening Worship 8:15 P.M. Youth Fellowship WILMINGTON, DELAWARE Walter E. Julien, Pastor JOHNSON PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Johnson Parkway and Beech Street Robert P. McNaughton, Pastor A FRIENDLY CHURCH WITH THE GOSPEL MESSAGE When in Canada Come to Winnipeg and Worship at the GRANT MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 261 Colony Street WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Christ—preaching Bible-believing Rev. G. E. Splinter, Pastor Best Wishes to the Class of 1956 BEMIS PARK BAPTIST CHURCH 34th and Burt Street OMAHA, NEBRASKA BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH 59th Avenue West and Ramsey Street DULUTH 7, MINNESOTA Rev. Win. T. Horn, Pastor BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH 13 Trinity Place MONTCLAIR. NEW' JERSEY Earl H. Byleen, Pastor When in Los Angeles visit the BALDWIN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH 4700 West Santa Barbara Avenue THE EDGEWATER BAPTIST CHURCH 1401 Hollywood Ave. CHICAGO 26, ILLINOIS Presenting God’s Word to Man’s Need 137 — Congratulations to Bethel Graduates and Students and Greetings from — BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 8th and 13th Avenue South MINNEAPOLIS . . . MINNESOTA 9:45 Sunday School . . . 10:50 Morning Worship 7:00 Evening Service . . . 830 P.M. Youth Fellowship Eric N. Lindholm, Pastor . . . Clifford Anderson, Youth Director Robert Mantzkc, Choir Director . . . C. Howard Smith, Organist Elsie Viren, Church Missionary W. F. Widen, Sunday School Supt. - Harriet Norr, Sunday School Missionary Greetings and God’s Blessings on the Graduates of 1956 THE PINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH MINNESOTA BAPTIST CONFERENCE Gardner, Massachusetts Rev. Albert M. Windham, Pastor WE INVITE YOU: —to visit at our office located on the campus —to worship in our 20 churches in the Twin Cities area —to participate in the work in our 117 churches. REV. J. G. JOHNSON, Executive Secretary REV. LEE M. KINGSLEY, Director of Christian Education 138 Best Wishes to the 1956 graduates! BETHEL COFFEE SHOP At Christmas THE PERFECT GIFT Easier to read and understand, the Re. vised Stondord Version Bible is ideal for encouraging a deop love of our spiritual heritage. No giff can bring more lasting joy than the Bible written in the living language of today. Select from these RSV editions for Christmas giving. Family size editions Black genuine leather..........$10.00 Maroon buckram..................$ 6.00 India paper editions Black genuine leather..........$ 9.00 Genuine Seolskin, leather-lined. .$15.00 Smaller editions — illustrated Black Sturdite.................$ 3.50 Blue cloth.....................$ 3.25 New Testament — large size Blue cloth......................$ 2.50 We'll bo happy to fill your order by moll. BETHEL BOOK STORE St. Paul, Minnesota Serving Our School” 139 Compliments of the ST. PAUL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Axel A. Olson, President “Thrift is a Virtue, Practice it through life and you will reap rich rewards in security and satisfaction.” 353 Robert Street Between Fourth and Fifth Streets SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA MOUNDS-MIDWAY SCHOOL OF NURSING The Mounds-Midway unit of the Hamlinc University School of Nursing operated in connection with Midway Hospital and Mounds Park Hospital offers the unusual opportunity of studying nursing in hospitals of high standards in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship and missionary interest. Minimum prerequisites for entrance High School Diploma, Sound Character and Church Affiliation Application should be made to MOUNDS PARK HOSPITAL 200 EARL STREET - ST. PAUL 6, MINNESOTA Compliments RIVERVIEW CLEANERS Tel. CA 2-5851 Main Office - 531 Ohio FRED BOLDT PAINT AND WALLPAPER CO., INC. Retail and Wholesale Distributor O’Brien and Stewarts Paints Nancy Warren Wallpaper - U-S-G. Products CA 4-4874 511-513 Rice Street St. Paul 3, Minn. Branch 309 Earl Branch 305 Jackson Branch 947 Payne Ave. Compliments of SECURITY WHOLESALE GROCERY COMPANY Distributors of Dinner Party Famous Foods ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA LLOYD’S PHARMACY Reliable Prescriptions GREETING CARDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES 720 No. Snclling Corner of Minnehaha Snelling J. L. SHIELY COMPANY ST. PAUL, MINN. MI 6-8601 Building and Veneer Stone Crushed Stone for Driveways Ready Mixed Concrete - Sand Gravel Compliments of PARK PLUMBING AND HEATING CO. 1779 Selby Avenue MI 4-6009 L. M. Sofie, Jr. L. M. Sofie, Sr. We eat Westlund’s Meat WESTLUND’S MARKET HOUSE . . . Quick Freeze Service . . . MEATS — POULTRY — DAIRY PRODUCTS AND FROZEN FOODS Corner Snelling and Thomas — MI 6-8621 927 Rice Street — HU 9-1338 Save for the Future FALCON HEIGHTS STATE BANK Member Minnesota State Deposit Association General Banking MI 5-3479 1544 W. Larpenteur Avenue Deposits insured up to $10,000 by F.D.I.C. HAMLINE HARD]VARE AND PAINT COMPANY ‘Tour Friendly Store” Study Lamps Electrical Supplies - General Hardware MI 4-3037 755 No. Snelling Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota The whole town is talking about ELAMEBURGERS “A Flamcburgcr is as different from the last hamburger you ate as crepe sucettes are from bread pudding.” Try them at Larpenteur at Snelling Avenue (CALL MI 5-6092 TO TAKE OUT) EASTON’S INC. “Casual Wear for Suburban Living” 1545 W. Larpenteur Avenue Phone MI 4-9646 CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of ’56 142 New leg design makes... RID-JID KNEE ROOM better than ever! RID-JID KNEEROOM offers these plus values . . . it Patented, fully ventilated open-mesh top whisks moisture away for faster, easier, cooler ironing. 12 easy height adjustments. 23-36 inches provide comfort-levcl ironing sitting or standing, •fc S-shapcd legs leave room for knees. You sit into the table and iron over your lap. it All-steel construction . . . gleaming chrome legs — sunshine yellow baked enamel top. ■Ar Non-slip lubber feet. 1c Pad never touches floor. ★ Press down firmly in center of top and table will sit steady. THE J. R. CLARK COMPANY Spring Park, Minnesota C-J and H. W. ANDERSON Diamonds - Watches Silverware Jewelry MI 4-9910 1573 University Ave. ST. PAUL, MINN. SNELUNG COMO GARAGE General Repairing and Parts Scientific Tune-Ups John J. McDonough Towing MI 4-2757 KELLER CORPORATION Real Estate Mortgage Loans Insurance Large Homcsites Sensibly Restricted MI 6-2797 1543 Larpenteur Ave. MIDWAY DEPARTMENT STORE 1592 University at Snelling ST. PAUL, MINN. HERMES FLORAL COMPANY MI 6-7135 2001 Larpenteur “Large enough to serve you Small enough to know you” HAMLINE CLEANERS Quality Cleaning Service MI 4-5885 724 Snelling Ave. No. ST. PAUL, MINN. Compliments of POTATO HOUSE MIDTOWN BARBER SHOP A Christian man who is interested in your appearance 634 N. Snelling (Closed Mondays) BISHOP’S APPAREL FOR LADIES AND MEN Sportswear, Furnishings, and Clothing 1540 W. Larpenteur MI 5-1364 CHRISTENSON’S BROWNB1LT SHOE STORE Roblee - Buster Brown - Air Step 10% Discount for Bethel Students Snelling at University Avenue MI 4-5230 FALCON HEIGHTS HARDWARE Sporting Goods : General Hardware 1539 Larpenteur Avenue ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA MI 4-5933 BLOMBERG DRUG STORE Reliable Prescription Service 1583 Hamline Avenue No. MI 6-2034 Compliments of AMERICAN FAMILY LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS LEO M. LINDBERG The Ohio National Life Insurance Co. “Make it your Policy to know about my policy” Counselling on the Campus Hu 9-5613 Pa 4-3607 ST. PAUL - MINNEAPOLIS LUMBER for all purposes MILLWORK of every description 5. BERGLUND LUMBER COMPANY 1171 N. Snelling ST. PAUL STUART AUTOMATIC FOODS Serving Industry Complete Food Service Through Automatic Machines Hot coffee, and chocolate, all cold beverages, sandwiches, pastry, ice cream and candy NOER’S BARBER SHOP Como and Snelling Avenues OPEN Monday 1 P.M. till 6 P.M. Tuesday through Saturday 8 A.M. till 6 P.M. ALLEN BROTHERS’ GROCERS 928 Raymond Ave. ST. PAUL Mi 5-4444 ROY R. DUE Diamonds Mountings Watches Wedding and Stone Rings 510 Bremer Arcade CA 2-6011 DON EKLUND COFFEE COMPANY Distributors of: Maxwell House Coffee and products of the General Foods Corporation BARR’S FLOWER SHOP 494 N. Snelling at University Mi 6-7941 Twin City Delivery STRANDQUIST TEXACO SERVICE Hamline and Hoyt Mi 6-9272 Brake and Mechanical Work Towing Service HAWKINSON’S JEWELRY Hamilton, Elgin, Bulova Watches 491 N. Snelling at University ST. PAUL Mi 5-1077 Falcon Hair Dressing STUDIO AND BARBER SHOP Phone Mi 6-6104 1548 W. Larpenteur S. PAUL EAST SIDE FLORAL SHOP “Flowers of Distinction for every occasion” Mabel Rogalla, Prop. Mrs. F. A. Holcomb, Asst. Mgr. Lorraine D. Robey, Asst. Mgr. WE TELEGRAPH WE DELIVER To 1516 “It Pays to Look Well” Arnold’s Barber Shop 1692 North Lexington Avenue (in the Plaza) Tel. Hu 9-5202 Hanson’s Plaza Drugs Orace H. Hanson Reg. Pharmacist HU 9-2045 Lexington and Larpcnteur S WAN SON’S PAINT AND WALLPAPER ARTIST’S MATERIALS “Friendly Service Over 60 Years” Main Store - 512 No. Snelling Avenue MI 6-7178 Valspar Paints Varnishes DIXIE CREAM DOUGHNUTS AND PASTRY “For your party or lunch counter” Open evenings ’til midnight, inc. Sunday Closed Saturday 6:00 P.M. Party Orders Given Special Attention 918 University CA 7-3998 10% Discount to Bethel Students at Falcon Dry Cleaners and Launderers 1541 West Larpenteur, near Snelling Cash and Carry John W. Ivance General Insurance Auto, Casualty, Fire, Hospitalization Life and Bond 808 Pioneer Building Ca 4-7358 Ca 4-7359 146 Sunderland’s Greetings from Supply Company CALVARY Compliments of BAPTIST CHURCH A Friend 286 Ashmont Street “When you’re thirsty, drink DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS CHALLENGE ROOT BEER” C. Alan Olsson, Pastor ADVERTISERS INDEX CHURCHES Baldwin Hills Baptist Los Angeles, California.....137 Ballard Baptist Seattle, Washington.........134 Baptist General Conference of America..................130 Baptist Tabernacle Kenosha, Wisconsin .........134 Bemis Park Baptist Omaha, Nebraska ............137 Bethany Baptist Duluth, Minnesota...........137 Bethany Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota ........135 Bethel Baptist 134 Joliet, Illinois............134 Bethel Baptist Minneapolis, Minnesota .....135 Bethel Baptist Montclair, New Jersey ......137 Bethlehem Baptist Minneapolis, Minnesota .....138 Calvary Baptist Dorchester, Massachusetts ....147 Calvary Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota ........136 Central Avenue Baptist Chicago, Illinois .........133 Central Baptist Sioux City, Iowa ..........135 Central Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota ........133 Dcilbrook Baptist Vancouver, Canada .........134 Edge-water Baptist Chicago, Illinois..........137 Edgewater Baptist Minneapolis, Minnesota .....136 Eleventh Street Baptist Los Angeles, California ...135 Hirst Baptist Minneapolis, Minnesota .....134 General Conference Churches San Diego, California .....131 Grace Baptist Wilmington, Delaware .......136 Grant Memorial Baptist Winnipeg, Manitoba ........137 Immanuel Baptist Iron Mountain, Michigan ....133 Jasper Crescent Baptist Vancouver, Canada .........134 Johnson Parkway Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota .......136 Minnesota Baptist Conference 138 Mount Pleasant Baptist Vancouver, B. C............134 Payne Avenue Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota .......132 Pine Street Baptist Gardner, Massachusetts ....138 Pleasantdalc Baptist West Orange, New Jersey....! 35 Salem Baptist Ashland, Wisconsin ..........133 South Shore Baptist Chicago, Illinois ...........132 Temple Baptist Duluth, Minnesota ...........136 Temple Baptist Portland, Oregon.............132 Temple Baptist Rockford, Illinois ..........136 Wheelock Parkway Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota .........134 147 ADVERTISERS INDEX BUSINESS SPONSORS Allen Brothers Grocers ......145 American Family Laundcrcrs and Cleaners .............145 Anderson, C. J. and H. W.....144 Arnold s Barber Shop ........146 Barr's Flower Shop ..........145 Berglund Lumber Company ....145 Bishop’s Apparel ............144 Blombcrg Drug Store .........144 Boldt, Fred, Paint and Wallpaper Company ............l4l Christenson s Brownbilt Shoes 144 Dixie Cream Doughnuts .......146 Due, Roy R., Jeweler ........145 Easton’s Inc.................142 East Side Floral Shop .......146 Ekelund, Don, Coffee Co......145 Falcon Dry Cleaners and Launderers ...............146 Falcon Heights Studio Barber Shop....................14 5 Falcon Heights Hardware.....144 Falcon Heights State Bank ...142 Flarr.eburger Corporation ..142 Hamline Cleaners ............144 Hamline Hardware and Paint Company .................142 Hanson’s Plaza Drugs ........146 Hawkinson’s Jewelry ........145 Hermes Floral Company ......144 Ivance, John, General Insurance ...............146 Keiler Corporation .........144 Lindberg, Leo M., The Ohio National Life Insurance Co. 145 Lloyd s Pharmacy ...........141 Midtown Barber Shop.........144 Midway Department Store.....144 Mounds-Midway School of Nursing .................140 Noer’s Barber Shop.............145 Park Plumbing and Heating______141 Potato House...................144 Rid-jig Ironing Boards ........143 Riverview Cleaners ............141 St. Paul Federal Savings and Loan Association ..........140 Security Wholesale Grocery.....141 Shiely Company, J. L...........141 Snclling Como Garage ..........144 Stuart Automatic Foods.........145 Strandquist Texaco Service ....145 Sunderland's Supply Company 147 Swanson’s Paint and Wallpaper Company ...................146 Westlund’s Market House .......142 Bethel Book Store..............139 Bethel Coffee Shop ............139 148 STUDENT INDEX COLLEGE STUDENTS Abrahamson, Richard 42,92,93,94,102 Albright, Kenneth 51,97,98 Almeroth, James 42,71,73,91.97,98,99 Anderson, Charles 34 Anderson, David James 42 Anderson, Donnalyn 51 Anderson, Janet May 39 Anderson, John A. 51 Anderson, John C. 51,92,93 Anderson, John F. 42,72,82,117.119 Anderson, Lowell 51 Anderson, Maty Ellen 51 Anderson, Phyllis 42,82 Anderson, Shirley 34,70,78,82,112 Anderson, Wayne 43 Andre, Richard 70.71,73,107 Bachman, Donald 51 Backlund, Gerald 43,127 Backhand, Marilyr.c 43 Bailey, David 43.89.92,93 Balzarini, Rita 43 Barbins, Astrid 7,51,110.111 Barker, Stan Wayne 51 Barnes, Alice 51,75.77 Barth, Alvin 43 Baurle, Dean 43 Bear, Roger 51,70 Beaty, Martha 43 Becker, Gordon 28,43 Bechlcr, Asa 52 Bennett, Joanne 34,74 Berg. John 39,92,93,102 Berg, Paul 39,89.92,93,94,95 Bergstrom, Arlene 52.75 Bermudez, Joel 60 Berry, Corcen 52,82,86,117,118 Best, Junetta 52,73 Bienhoff, Lois May 52 Birkeland, Blanche 52 Blashke, Sandra 43 Block, Marjorie 43 Bodien, Susan 52,89 Bogus, Richard 52.92,93 Borg. Paul 102 Bostrack, Luther 52,107,126 Bottenfield, Terry 52,97,98 Bowman, Beverly 43,87,124 Boyer. Lillian 43,82 Bramlett, Deraid 52,83,92,93.119 Brandt, Barbara 75,119 Brandt. Catharine 52 Breckinridge, Ronald 52,83 Brickner, Nancy 52 Brottlund, Roy 7,39.110,126 Brown, Dale 43 Browning. William 52,83,92,93 Brunzell, Edwin 39,92,93,102,103 Buckley, Allene 52 Buckley, Audrey 52 Burbank, John 52 Burleson, Frank 102 Cable, Clair E. 34,85 Caldeen, Phillip 35,70,74,75,82 Carlson, Beverly 39,82,87,112 Carlson. Bonnie 21,34.82,88,112 Carlson, Diane 52 Carlson, J. Robert 77,83,88 Carlson, June 35 Carlson. Marilyn 43,72,75,82,89 Carlson, Richard 7,52 Carlson, Robert 39,53 Carlson, Rosemary 53,81,89 Cedar, John 44.85,97,98.104 Chambers, Robert 39,83 Christenson, Hartley 39.82 Christenson, Loren 53 Christenson, Marvin 35 Christenson, Roland 53 Clark. Joan 44,85 Collins, Virgel 53 Conrad, William 70,91.97,98,101,106 Creech. Retha 39.70 Dahlbcrg, John 53 Dahlman, Ronald 81 Dahlquist, Carolyn 74 Dahlquist, Larue 44.85.97.98.104 Dahlquist, Richard 87 Daniels, Sam 39 Danielson, James 81 Danielson, LcRoi 53 Davis, Keith 44 Dinsmorc, James 44,83 Dravland, Audrey 44 Duck, Elaine 53 Durschcr, Marlene 44,85.87 Dvirnak, George 44 Earlywinc, Rodney 53 Eckert, Ronald 44,74,82,97,98,117.118 Edwards. Ruth 35,88 Engberg, Phyllis 44,82,85,87 Engholm, Carol 44 Entz, Rollo 44,82 Erickson, Edwin 114 Erickson, Virginia 53,86 Erickson, Wallace 53,92,94 Evcrburg, Pamela 44,47 Fcdellcck, Gloria 44,77 Fisher, Robert 42,70.76,89 Flinn, Robert 53 Fredrickson, Mary 53,75,77.119 French. Francine 44.72,73.87,111 Fribcrg, Nils C. 38 Fuller. Donna Jean 39 Fuller, Kenneth 45 Funk. Leslie 45,83 Furst, Beverly 53 Gardner. Lowell 39 Geiger, Raymond 45,73,89,104 Glenn, Alfred 39.69,70,112 Goddard, Darene E. 53 Goddard, David 45 Goss, Donn 34,70,78,79 Graber, Jnnis 45 Grano, John 81 Guston, Rlou 53 Hackmann, Paul 53.83 Hagstrom, Marilyn 39,71,76,82,116. 117,118 Ham. Robert 53 Haines. Robert 54 Ham mar. Jonathan 53 149 STUDENT INDEX Hammerberg, Barbara 53 Haney, Nancy 54 Hansen, James 45.74,82 Hanson, Alford 45,73 Harper. Barbara 17.40 Harper, Jack 54,89 Harris, Bryan 45,70,71,86.116 Hartman, Barbara 45.73,87,119 Hassell. Wayne 54 Hcikes, Margaret 54 Hcllickson, Joyce 54 Hclmich, Daniel 40 Hendrickson, Betty 45.86 Hitchin, Frances 54 Hodgson. Rcta 45 Holland, Jo Ann 54 Holt. Jeannette 54 Holzworth, Emery 45.82 Hoover. Donelda 54 Howell, Hairy 40 Hubin, Allen 40 Hugo. Ann 54 Husmann, Andy 45 IntVcId, Arnold 45 IntVeld. Delmar 40 IntVeld, Laurence 54 Irons, Ruth 54,73 Jacobson. Marlene 54 Jensen, Ramona 5,54 Johnson, Barbara E. 45,85 Johnson, Barbara J. 46 Johnson. David 78,88 Johnson, Gladys 40,71,87 Johnson, Glen 83 Johnson. Gloria 55 Johnson. Homer 46 Johnson. Linden 97,99 Johnson. Lois 55 Johnson. Marlys 55 Jolly, Grace 35,82 Jorgenson, Barbara 46.85.109 Julicn, Carol 46 Junker, Marilyn 46,70,73,77 Kammeyer, Lois 46 Keene. Gordon 55 Kern. Carla 35,38,71,73,112.113.127 Kern. Kay 55.89.111,119 Kibby, Jack 55,110 Kingan, Sharon 55,119 Kingcry, Betty 46 Kling. Margie 55 Knapp, Priscilla 46 Knoner, Don 46,97,99,101 Kumhnder, Frank 40 Kundy, Joy 28,55 Ladd, Ruth 55 Landes, Janet 22.51.55,71,75.109 Langelett, David 22,46,126 Larson. Dale 40,89,102,103 Larson. Frances 55 Larson, Lois 55,75,77,78,79.111 Larson. Paul 55.92,94,95 Larson, Richard 47,83,88 Larson, Wesley 40,83.102 Larson, William 47,83,106 Leafblad, Carol 55 Lee, Gardia 56.110 Levin, Verda Mae 56,119 Lindaman, Robert 42.82 Lindbloom, Lucy 47,87 Linder, Barbara 56,86,88 Lindquist. Janet 56 Lindquist, Lareau 82.85.89 Lindsay, Bill 47 Linton, Joe 56 Lively. Earl 56 Lockwood, Elizabeth 56 Lundberg, Arlene 56 Lundberg, Loraine 56 Lundcen, Roger 47 Lundstedt. Elaine 56,71,110 MacDonell. Ronald 48,81.83.89,92.93 94.104,127 MacFadycn, James 26.35.75,78.89.112. 125 MacKinncy, William 48,82,118 McArthur. Wayen 40.70.72 McOlash, Weston 56 McRostic, Gordon 48.82 Magnuson, Linden 38,70,83 Magnuson. Marie 38,75,79 Magnuson, Phyllis 48 Malmstcn, Harold 56,83 Markve, Kay 48 Martinson, Carol 42.73.76,82.84,87,89, 119 Mattson, Betty 27,48.79,87 Mattson, Dennis 82 Mattson, Emily 56 Mesko. Allan 40,82,106 Mobcrg. Aldcn 36,82 Moberg, Roger 83.88 Mohr, Elfricde 56 Moore. Ripley 36 Morin, David 56 Morrison. Betty 48 Motley, Morris 36 Munson, Beryl 56 Myhrcr, Robert 56 Myrberg, Sandra 48.73.82,118 Needham, Vernon 56.83,111,117.118 Nelson, Elaine Nelson. James 56 Nelson. Joyce 48,119 Nelson. Mardell 48.82 Nelson, Richard 56,71,83 Norberg, John 57 Nord, Betty 48 Nardby. Fred 17.36 Nybcrg. Mark 57,97,99.101 Nystrom. Carolyn 86 Oakland, Sam 51,92.94 Oase. John 83 Obingcr, Ariel 40 Obinger, Sharon 57 Oelke, Douglas 22,57 Ogren, Glenn 38.40,70.80.112,113.127 Ogren, Marilyn 48 Ohlin, Betty 17,74 Ohlin. Paul 97,99 Ohlson, Douglas 57,92,94 Olander, Mcrrillc 36.82.128 Oline, Bcatte 48 150 STUDENT INDEX Olingcr, Normager.c -18,86 Olson. Karen -18 Osborn. John 19.89 Otterness, Beverly 49, 85 Ouradnik, Mac 57 Pander. Elizabeth 57 Papincau, Avonne 40 Pardun. Clifford 57 Paton. Charles 40.72.78.79.110,117 Pearson, Eugene 57 Pease. Glenn 57 Pedersen, Henry 41.89.92.95.106,125 Pederson, Lowell 49 Peterson, Delia 57 Peterson. Dorcne 7, 57 Peterson, Harriet 57 Peterson. Lee Roy 36 Peterson, Marjory 38,70,73.76.79 Petry, Carol 57 Plank, Edward 36.124 Polifka. Myra 57.87.89 Redin. Donovan 57,110 Reed. Robert 49.83 Refke, Marian 57 Rcimer, Marion 49,85.86 Rcinoldt, James 41,126 Rekstad. Howard 47.49,72.83,97.99.100. 110.112,127 Rcycraft, Joan 57 Rcycraft, Mary Lou 41 Richardson. Bruce 49.73 Richardson. Harold 34,72,78 Rodgers. Patricia 51,70 Rogers, Evan 57.83,126 Ronngrcn. Lavonng 49.119 Rosberg. Corrinne 57 Rust. Ardith 41 Ryan, Alice 49 Sahlin. John 49.73.85 Samuclson, John 58.126 Sandberg. Nancy 18,58 Sandblom. Russell 36.102 Schell, Fredrick 58 Schindeler, Frederick 41,79 Schintz, Joel 46,49 Schluetcr, Paul 49,114 Schnorr, Carol 49.119 Scholl. Ella 58 Schultz. Georgia 49,72,82.117,118 Seaquist, David 41,74.83.92,95,104,118 Sccsc. Carolyn 49 Scffcns. Hope 50.70.72.82.85.118 Sension, Donald 58,92,95 Setterberg, Eleanor 58.84 Sharp, Marylyn 50,117 Shectz. Merton 58,80,126 Sheldon, James 50,88 Shelton, Duane 58 Shelton. VonnaLou 58 Shepherd. Catherine 50 Shields, Robert 41,82,86.118 Shold. David 58 Singleton, Ray 50 Singleton, Robert 50.89 Sjudin, Glenn 41 Smart, Richard 58,80,83 Smith, Gene 41,97,101 Smith, Marictte 50 Smith, Mildred 41 Sparling, June 50,73,75 Stahnkc, Allen 41,75,89.102,103 Stanford, Winnifrcd 37 Stipe, Donald 37,82,89.104,105.127 Stolhammer, Donald 58 Stoltc, Joel 92,95,106.127 Stribling, Walter 58 Sur.decn, Dennis 58 Sur.dquist. John 50 Sundy, Mcrlee 58 Svendscn, Gloria 34,82 Swanson, Arnold 50.83 Swanson, Beverly 86 Swanson. Carl 41,70.83,109 Swanson. David 58 Swanson. John 37 Swanson, Robert 59 Swartz. Carl Henry 59.83 Switzer, Joan 59 Thomson, Carolyn 86 Tierney, John 42,79,89.92,95,102.125 Tieszer., Elaine 59 Tieszcr., Lavonne 59 Tollefson, Clair 50 Travaillc, Allen 37 Tunell, Fred 50 Turvcy. Carol 51,82 Uhr. Vaughn 50 Van Anda, Carroll 59 Vann. Hale 60 Viscl, George 37.106 Voldseth. Beverly 41.71,77 Von Busch. Leo 59 Wahlberg. Astrid 59 Waindl. Sally Ann 50 Wall. Shirley 59 Wall, Roberta 5,59 Walters. Roy 41.83.118 Ward, Reynold 59.83 Warden, Marlene 37 Warden. Tom 60 Washburn. David 22 Weaver. Elinor 7,59,110 Webster. David 37,83 Wccklcy, Vivian 41.76.85 Wessman, George 50.89,92,91.95.102 Westfall, Ruth 73.82,127 Westlund. Herbert 59.80.83 Westlund, Karen 59 Wolff, Janet 59 Wuthrich, Arlene 60,82.117 Yonkers. John 37 Young. Thomas 82 Zacharias, Joseph 83 Zink, Nancy 107 SEMINARY STUDENTS Anderson, Bert 61 Anderson, Charles Curtis Anderson, Jerome Warren 66 Anderson, Russell Wallace 88 Angel I. Harold Virgil 61 Baylcy, Arthur Wesley 61 151 STUDENT INDEX Bcitcll, Bernhard Alex 33,64 Brown, David C. 61 Chapman, Harold Bruce 28,61 Christensen, Milton Roger 64 Clark, Harvey William 66 Cording, John Ber. 64 Dahlquist, Richard Albert 61,83,88 Douhan, John 64,70 Engebretsen, David Theodore 61,62,64 Erickson. Carroll John 66,80,104,110 Erickson. Fredrick Edward 62 Erickson, Robert Duane 64 Ericsson. Dwight El wood 62.88 Fauth, Curtis 65 Fernlund, Calvin Eric 65 Forslir.e, John Wesley 62 Fuller, Donald Chester 35 Haugen, Roald C. 62 Hibon, John 62 Holmgren, Melvin H. 65,88 Jacobson, Florence Esther 65 Johnson, Albert Victor 64,66 Johnson. Curtis Eugene 62 Johnson, L. Ted 63 Kratofil. Ernest John 64 Lee, Oscar Merlin 71 Limkemann, August 65 Lind. Harold Eugene 63 Lunow, Arthur Alan 66 MacDonald, James Ronald 65 Magnuson, Norris Alden 7,16.63,83,110 Mcnzies, Harry A. 63 Merritt, Calvin Samuclson 63 Moberg, Richard Gordon 67 Nelson, Ronald Carl 63 Nelson. Warren Russell 67,82 Nystrom, J. Dale 82 Olson. Dean A. 63 Olson, Gordon Lowell 65,71 Olson, Harvey John 65 Olson, Wallace A. 65 Ottoson, Richard Herbert 1 OS Palosaari, Ronald Gerald 67,71 Peterson, Ritchie Oliver 67 Rabb. James Willis 66,67 Swanberg, Harvey Andrew 63 Thomas. Fred G. 14,83,104,105 Van Antwerp, William Woodrow 67 Varbcrg, Richard Neal 67 Voight, Russell Harry 67 Waring, Charles E. 61,63 FACULTY ADMINISTRATION Anderson. Bcrtil E. 18,19 Anderson, V. Elving 15,16,22,128 Bass, Clarence 23,113,125 Benson. Mrs. John 19 Bisgrovc, Mildred 4,18 Bloom, Royal 16,24 Conrad, Alphin 30 Dalton, Roy 20 Danielson, Betty 21 Danielson, Walfrcd 30 Engwall,- Swan 24 Erickson, Charles 19,81 Fagcrstrom, Dalphy 20 Gissclquist, Orlouc Glaser, Robert 16,22 Grabill, Paul 17 Grabill, Virginia 17 Guston, David 4,28 Healy, Gerald 17,26,92,97,125 Jennings, George 21 Johnson, Dorothy S. 18.77 Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Russell W. 22 Kingsley, Lee 17 Larson, Clifford 25,116 Lawson, Maurice 17 Lehr, Ellen 26 Lidbom, Harold 15 Lundin, Lynn 26,92,96,125 Lundquist, Carl H. 14,69,113,127,128 Malmsten, II. Wyman 15,113 Moberg, David 21 Nelson, Effie V. 23,73,85.87 Nelson, R. David 22 Nichols, R. Ted 22,88 Olson. Virgil 31 Omark, Edwin J. 15,30,128 Omark, Reuben E. 31 Pearson, Anton 9,30 Peterson, Del Ray 26,97 Peterson, Walfrcd H. 20,27,69,70,126 Ryberg, Lillian 23.85 Sabel, Esther 25 Sjordal, Mrs. Alvin 23,26,84 Smith, C. Howard 4,18,19,82 Smith, W. Robert 8,25 Stjcrnstrom, Nels 15,17,60 Wheeler, Francis 31 Wingblade, A. J. 115 Wingblade, Henry 115 Woods, Rev. John P. 17,116,118,127 ORGANIZATIONS Athletic Council 72 Band 81 B Club 89 Boys' Dorm 73 BWA 87 Cheer Leaders 89 Camera Club 88 Campus Nurse's Fellowship 86 Choir 82 Christian Service 80 Clarion 74 Cultural Council 71 Debate 78 ' F. M. F. 86 German Club 84 Girls' Dorm 73 Male Chorus 83 Radio Club 88 Religious Council 71 Seminary 72 Social 72 Spanish Club 84 Spire 76 Student Senate 70 Student Wives 87 Swedish Club 84 152 y y y , . s . , y -y y . y ■ V y . y ■ yyAyAy ■yyyjy , 'C yty y y Mi' y yjy A A y Ay y y ‘ ,y,. y -1 ■ A-y Iaa a'A Ayr ■ jy y A mmmm
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