Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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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.

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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

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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