Dana College - Danian Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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l i I tr ' , .'- : - , M, , -rdf ', 3 ,ng if mega.. f- lEi ,iTSe1'i' 1 - f . 5 - f ir -1-'5?i71f'f'g9 r1 . .1-. 2 ,- . 1 1 157 'H'-Tga.: , - ' ' -fi?-5-:cr -- - W -f-- E. 1.-..s.....-,.....IL-. V 11,1-,V I E, , A H., ---V. . I Q D , .ef-f e!-,, 5 . if X A 6' R1 Y A t ' '- It J' sg 3' ' .I :A 4 R, EL In 4. f, U E -1. '-14' 1 1 l u .fits arte.. gf Y' 'Q X T' .Q . ' no K X g 411.9 l :L H U' I I J t t: , I 'I im ' lj it L ' . lt' 5 l I I 11 ' t 'I 1 T ' , ki, ' N. 1 '- 33, I I- . , J 2 i ..., A : f ' 'A 1, 1- 1 . nr. I ll 'Q ' . 1 ' . , M725 . . I-IESPERIAN LITERARY SOCIETY 1925 1926 President: Ernest Grill Lawrence Siersbeck Vice-President: Walter Nielsen Cornelia Johnsen Secretary: Olga Petersen Emma Petersen 'l'reasun-er: John Lund John Lund Even though the Hesperian and Dannebzog Societies have lost one of their greatest functions, the annual banquet, the Hesperian Society has nevertheless been invaluable to the students in many respects. Its programs have served, not only to give bare literary knowledge. but have stimulated interest in most of the arts and sciences. A student seldom realizes at the moment, the benefits which might accrue from partaking of the privileges offered. It would be well for the one taking part to think of the others who have appeared on the same platform, making their first attempt and are now successfully serving our country in their respective occupations. Many of these will remember the early impressions that opened to them the majestic realm of truth and beauty in literature, whether it may have been through a presentation of Shakespeare or a discourse on Ruskin. Others will probably re- member some classic in music, possibly a Grieg selection or a sonata by Beethoven, that has become a durable favorite. And who does not enjoy the skillful treatment of historical heroes and world events? Who further dares disregard that innate human interest in scientific progress? These arts and sciences have to a greater or less extent become ours through the programs of this society. Its members have contributed, but all of those attend- ing have reaped the benefit. It is true that one gets as much out of a thing he puts into it. The opportunities are there at the disposal of all. Many have availed themselves of the opportunity and let us hope that many will continue to do so. I---A-, . 1 M TT -it ff'-f rv If . ...,. ..,, ..,,.. ..... , , 1 V, V I . -.,, ,.,,. ,. , , A ' f I 2 .. 7' , .9 1 H 'i 1 fi ,. - g 2 . 'I ni or . J . - .... DANNEBROG LITERARY SOCIETY 1925 1926 President: Chr. Bertelsen Lauritz Petersen Vice-President: Erick Larsen Chr. Bertelsen Secretary: Anna Jensen Martha Hansen Treasurer: Harold Jorgensen Harold Jorgensen The Dannebrog Literary Society has this year continued its work of creating an interest for the Danish language and literature. The programs which have been presented have succeeded, not only in creating an active interest in the Danish language and literature, but in providing a source of entertainment for all. A literary program is given on Saturday evening of each week by the Dannebrog and Hesperian societies, alternately. Many of the S11llIl6:I1tS and some people from Blair have been present, showing that there is an interest in the Danish as well as in the English. The society also arranged the Danish Declamatory contest held in the spring of this year. We believe that the Dannebrog Society is especially important as o11e of our organizations, because through this medium we aim to foster our mother-tongue, her literature, and culturc-three significant factors to affect the development of our young people. 11m1.m11..m1.-1.1nu..lm-H1,,,,1,,,,1,...1.,.,1m.1,m...,,.1,m1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1,,,, Z 1 i S Q T it i E 1 I s i e i r T 1 I .4 I 1 i T 1 11+

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. M, . - ,ex usa , , 1, ' I JF iff' E - i 1 I ..e we f- . -4- 233. 4 4-4 sw . ew? tg-eqnp-f f t-e ff+: ,,, , .4. li Yu- if -. ..,,,,i. ., ,, - ,eq Jr' .L l.,.l.-e13y...g, , . 'zen -..- Q-f' in , iso-:u.1,. 1 .-'af .Q ,ft - at-,LN if-3--at-a-:su flllslhh. . ff - ... 1.52 . ef -'Er I fe 1- . LJ? 'msg I 3 F fa ' if 5 . T' ,. ,N tv A, - , Q . 1 1 , ' V9 , , r It -. , I ,rl .' If e.....smR51r-- fQ.1..lg'?4 'E3Tk-.niiiiugsnlrli - - li sf-r, .- 1.1- nz -- ill.:-1-ewii-:Ein ' STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 1925 1926 President: Irving Petersen Sigurd Petersen Vice-President: Harold Madsen Chr. Bertelsen Secretary: Ruth Jensen Martha Hansen Treasurer: Lawrence Siersbeck Lawrence Siersbeck The Christian Students' Association is the oldcst student organization at Dana., having existed since 1890. The literary societies are some ton years younger. The Danish language was used exclusively at first, but the English has also been used for a number of years, and is now used almost exclusively. This society is one of the most influential ,oi our organizations. In 1911, Dr. Vig wrote of it: There can be no doubt but that this society has been a blessing to many young people, and its meetings have been an important factor in the training of young speakers . The same is true to-day. It not only gives our future ministers training in the art of speaking, but also keeps our college in touch with the im- portant religious movements of the day, such as the Student Volunteer Movement and the Lutheran Students' Association of America. This year the society has been instrumental in securing one or two important speakers. Being sponsored by the students entirely, it is at manifestation of the Christian character of many of the students. FOREIGN MISSION SOCIETY The purpose of this organization is, in the Widest sense, to make Dana's motto. Veritas vincit , live in the minds, hearts, and lives of our students. This Society tries by means of lectures and discussions to familiarize its membership with the conquering progress of the Wold of God, the Truth, through the world by deliniat- ing and describing its battlefronts, that is, its mission fields and its many battles and victories on these fronts from the Apostolic nge until now. We seek to show that He has won these victories through the love and consecrated labor of re- deemed and sanctified sinners, men and womeng we endeavor to instil some of the same devotion in our members, so that they will wish at least to give of the means, for the cause of this blessed Warfare. It is our hope that one or another will not be content with that, but will Want to enlist in the service of the King .at the front, where already several of our former members are on the firing line. rpg 1926

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sf . 'ge WAN 1 26 v-. I 5 - h 7.95 Y W! . 4 - Q- zu Q 1 Q E Q5-fe 5. -s i - ---3 ii15!l: ' :f? 1. ' N IJ ' 1- , A -i 1 L I i I i i I ! I . i NORDISK LZESEKREDS E This society is a reading circle, founded in 1923 by the former Danish I teacher, Prof. Nyholm. Its purpose is to arouse interest in the Norse Literature, i and in the customs and culture of the North, particularly among the students who 3 do not find it possible to enroll in any of our regular Danish Literature classes. I Informal meetings are held as far as possible every month in the private homes i ot those members living in Blair. In accord with the purpose of the society a book : is read and discussed at the following meeting. Judging from the interest shown L by the large menibership, we may express our sincere hope, that this circle will I Eontinue to be a link of connection between the intellectual and cultural life of E enmark and that of America. I i i i , Y i i i i i i i i DANNEVIRKE i The Dannevirke , as an organization is of particular interest to our winter 3 students, and, although its activity for the year is of short duration, continuing 1 only through the winter term, it has been vcly active in its career. This little society i is both literary and social in its nature. It is of somewhat recent origin and was 2 organized for the purpose of giving the winter students an opportunity to meet in l a social way as well as to develop along literary lines. Meetings have been held I every Tuesday evening but as the society is rather exclusive, these meetings have not : often been open to outsiders. Some very interesting programs, consisting of music, Q singing, readings, and discussions have been rendered this Winter as well as in I previous years, and members have shown their interest by an almost perfect at- 2 tendance at the meetings. I i . i -i..- .... ..... . -...-......... .........-.