Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1939 volume:

25 th ANNIVERSARY Commomorating the Twenty-fifth Anniversary o f Minnehaha Academy. 1913-1938 Published by the Senior Class of 1939. MINNEHAHA ACADEMY VUeocl ie DEDICATION a Cl To him who is well-known, well-loved, and esteemed, to him who so capably led our school Q through its first twenty years, to him who is still faithfully engaged in Christian work, we humbly dedicate this book. (1 a 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Page Thro? cuLLe oj Ga+tt nti Founders Classes and Administration Activities ANTLER STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Jeanno Hedlund ...... - - Edltor-ln-Chiel Vorna Forsberg, Robert Leighton - Feature Editors Gloria Burntvedt. Orloue Glssolquist • - Senior Editors Eleanor Hedman.............................Underclass Editor Virginia Randolph -.......................Lltorary Editor Phyllis Petorson. Dwight Anderson • • - Sports Editors Marian Carlson...................................Club Editor Harvey Hultquist.............................. -Staff Artist BUSINESS STAFF Elaine Oberg...........................Business Managot Lowellyn Youngquist - ■ - • Advertising Manager Jeanne Johnson, Ed StarT - - - - Circulation Munagors FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Johnson. Miss Mitlyng Standing: P. Peterson, V. Ran- dolph. R. Leighton, D. Anderson, L. Mitlyng, D. Johnson. M. Carlson. O. Gisselquist, E. Hedman, H. Hultquist. G. Burntvedt, V. Forsberg. Soated: L. Youngquist, EL Oberg. J. Hedlund. E, Stan, I. Johnson. Vc Page Four D fyoteWOSlA This ye-ir the Antler Staff is observing the Twenty-fifth anniversary of our school by publishing this book as an anniversary number. The 1938 publication was a smaller issue called the ''Quill that was published bi-annually during the odd years. In this book we are going to try to present to you the progress of our school during the past twenty-five years, for a good twenty-five years ago men with an eye for the future made plans for a school where Christian leaders who could induce Christian fellowship would reign. This was their vision—A school where youth could enter and grasp a more definite understanding of the ways of the Master, and leave it to make the world a better place to live in because of their having passed through it. The old saying, I expect to pass through this life but once; if therefore, there is any good I can do, or any kindness I can show, to any human being, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again, seems to be the motto that they might have raised high on the banner of Courage which fluttered above our school so many years before its birth. G 0 0 0 a o ti o e c G Cl c G G fycuuu esiA. a Pago Fivo n a � a a a a ) ) Dedication of the School Site June 30, 1912, Prof. D. Swenson Speaking. Breaking the Sod June 30- 1912, Prayer by Rev. D. Marcelius Young Peoples Conference, June 21, Prof. D. Magnus Speaking Scene at the Dedication. cM-i'UoAiccd Sketch Page Sfac Rov. E. A. Skoogsbergh laying the cornerstone. September. 8. 1912. Th© following historical sketch was written In 1935 by Mr. E. N. Oborg, and Is quoted from Covonant Memories. When Rev. Skoogsborgh came to Minneapolis in 1884 he realized the groat noed of giving Christian educational training to the hundreds of young Swedish immigrants coming to tho Northwost. Whoroupon he started a school in his own homo at 617 Eighth Avenue South, Minneapolis, where many a young Immigrant was introduced into the intricacies of the English language and other subiects. Nineteen pupils were enrolled the first year. With the attendance increasing as time went on it was necessary to move the school to larger quarters -first to the Minneapolis Tabernacle mission on Riverside near 26th Avenue South, and then in 1887, to the ground floor of the newly erected Tabernacle on 7th Street and 8th Avenue South. In 1891 the responsibility of this school work was assumod by the Covenant, and Prof. D. Nyvall was placed in charge. In 1894 the school was moved to Chicago, and a now school for the Northwest was founded tho same year undor the name of the Northwest Colleglato and Business Institute. Classes met at first in tho Tabernacle, then in a large residence on Seventh Street noar Third Avenue South, and in 1905 returned to the Tabernacle. The Historic Year 1905 The year 1905 has historic significance for our school work, for it was in that year that the real beginning of our enlarged school activities was laid. It was on January 11, 1905, that seventeen mon mot at the Bethany Church in Minneapolis and organized the Minnehaha Academy. They deliberated long and prayerfully that oventful night and, after ropeated balloting, pledged themselves to go forward confidently in their great task of establishing a Christian high school Incidentally, these men were so absorbed in their deliberations that they hardly noticed that a terrific snowstorm was raging and that the streets were piled high with snow, blocking traffic. Some of these men lived in St. Paul and were obliged to walk their long way home, reaching their destination the following morning. A committoe was appointed to select a location for the now school. On that committee woro Prof. D. Magnus and Rov. B. J. Thoron They relate that after a diligent and arduous search for a proper site thoy woro led to a wooded farm situated on the banks of the Mississippi River near Lake Street in Minneapolis and lust across the river from St. Paul. When they saw this beautiful tract theso consecrated men felt God's leading so strongly that they then and there fell on their knees and thanked the Lord for His divine guidance. Doubtless they envisaged, too. the erection on that attractive wooded spot of an institution devoted to the Christian education of our young people and dedicated to God's honor and glory. Title to this tract of twenty-eight acres—a part of the great Louisiana Purchase by the United States—was acquired in 1904. and in 1908 sixteen acres were sold at such a substantial increase in price that $7,000 cash remained on hand after payments of all debts. The consideration given for the approximately twelve acres (including a 55-foot lot sold some years ago) retained for campus was $2,937.50. the grantors being Mr. John H. Martlndal© and his wife of Los Angeles. California. As the organizers of the school had not yet incorporated and could not therefore hold real estate under the name of Minnehaha Academy, one of the board members, on November 26. 1904. kindly advanced a part of tho purchase price and acquired title to the land temporarily. The following year the school was Incorporated. Subsequently, on October 5. 1914. Minnehaha Academy transferred by warranty deed its title to the property to tho Northwestern Mission Society (now Association). (Continued on Page Forty) Page Savon Mr. and Mr . A. L. Skooq Mr. Skooq, who la now deceased, was a groat benefactor to the school In its early years. Mrs. Skooq, as a tribute to her husband, has very graciously consented to let us print this personal Interview. With MnA. A. Jl. £koo f. “Mrs. Skooq. I'm here in the interest of the 1939 Minnehaha Academy annual, which is this year commemorating the 25th anniversary. Could you. do you think, tell me something about the history of the school as you remember it? To start with, who wero really the rock-bottom-foundors of the school? Well you know. Prof. Magnus picked out the location for the school, and he did a good deal of looking before he decided definitely on the site. Aaron Carlson certainly did a lot toward the school, too, in a financial way. Ho was ready, willing, and able to help the school in many ways, and ho surely did. My husband started tho Helping Hands association, and every single night he could spare lrom his numerous other dutlos ho was out collecting money for the Academy. Why. you know, when he was in tho choir loft directing his choir, and he would spy someone in tho church audience who he thought would donate a dollar to the school, he would Jump right down and run to ask that person if he wouldn't sign his name in his little book. I sometimes would ask him to quit begging money or pooplo would run when they saw us coming for fear wo would be begging donations again. Mr. Magnus, Aaron Carlson, and my husband seem to mo to havo been the most closely related to tho school. I think the original idea, and tho porson who felt most tho need of the school of that type was Prof. Magnus, although all three of those men, and many others that I cannot recall any longer, traveled much in behalf of the school. Tho school seemed to be all they were living for. thero for awhile. It was their one big aim to see the finished product of their efforts. “To speed the work and encourage the workers my husband wrote little songs and put them to music. I remember one that he composed during tho erection of the building. Where the building now stands it was really qui e woodsy at that time. There woro no houses, streets, sidewalks or anything out there. My! it seemed like wo wore really going out in the country when we went to the Academy grounds. Mrs. Skocg, do you romomber how tho school started out? I mean, was it a very encouraging affair did tho peoplo as a whole seem definitely interested in tho project? Oh yes. indeed. I remember it well. It was very encouraging all along. It was something now and was talked of a good doal throughout tho city, and into many parts of tho country. Why. tho first classes wore mostly students from out of town, and I'm sure there were well over 200 right from the beginning. Yes, it was very encouraging. Even at the breaking of the ground my husband did that you know the crowd was largo and definitely interested. I think you've told mo about all I could ask you in definite questions, Mrs. Skooq. but is there anything else you could add yourself that Mr. Skooq contributed to the school? Well, let me think a minute now. You know my memory isn't quite as sharp on some of thoso things as it used to be. Do you still havo a school paper callod The Ouivor? Yos, wo certainly do.” Maybo you would like to know then, that my husband named that paper. I still have the letter they sent him thanking him for it. His reward was a free copy of each issue. That was—let mo soe—I still havo that lottor hore someplace, oh yos—horo it Is- Nov. 8. 1920, and to think tho name ho gave your paper is still being used. Cj'ieetuUfL Having been with in the founding of Minnehaha Academy I naturally have many happy memories from that time. Perhaps the greatest joy was in seeing such enthusiastic support on the part of so many friends of the school. It is the privilege of the generation of today to carry on the important work of this institution. May God's choicest blessings rest upon Minnehaha Academy in the future, is the prayer of one who was along at its inception. A. E. Palmquist FIRST BOARD MEETING MINUTES These minutes have been copied from the record book of the first board meetings, and have been translated from the Swedish language into English. Minutes of the North West Association Schoolboard discussion at a meeting called to order by the chairman at the Mission Church in Willmar, May 16, 1913. Immediately after the close of the North West Association's yearly meeting.” The meetings were opened with prayer. It was found that the board consisted of the following who would serve for one year: A. E. Palmquist. St. Paul; N. Isak Nelson. Buffalo; A. J. Orman. Kensington; and C. G. Ellstrom, Minne-cpolis. Those serving for two years were: Aaron Carlson, Minneapolis; David F. Swenson, Minneapolis; Charles Wallblom, St. Paul; A. W. Franklin, Pen-nock; and Swan Anderson, Willmar. Those serving for three years were: S. A. Matson, Minneapolis; F. W. Erickson, Duluth; C. F. Sandstrom, Minneapolis; E. Stolpe, St. Paul; Nathanial Franklin. Minneapolis. At the election of officers the following were elected: Chairman: A. E. Palmquist; Secretary. Nathanial Franklin; Chasier, Aaron Carlson. ' July 2, 1913, it was decided to call T. W. Anderson from Chicago for permanent position of president of the school. It was decided to call Brother Anderson by telegram to come immediately to the Twin Cities if possible. At the time, he was in Murdock. Minnesota. July 21, 1913, Advisory Board Meeting accepted T. W. Anderson's answer to the call as President to Minnehaha Academy, saying that he did not wish to accept the call, except under the following conditions: That he, in the fall, could return to the University of Chicago, and in the spring take the M. A. Degree; and then a year from this fall begin his position as President of Minnehaha Academy. ' July 21, 1913, Decided to call Nathanial Franklin during this school year to devote his full time or part time in the service of the school as temporary President. March 9. 1914. Right after, followed a report about the ' Helping Hands”, the newly organized committee to support the school. Brother A. L. Skoog then told how the organization and its program started. Over seventy people had already signed for membership in the Helping Hands”. The report was accepted with thanks. It was also decided to ask A. L. Skoog to see the Alderman of the 12 ward to see if it would be possible to lay-out the streets and sidewalks of 47 Avenue in the spring and summer. Pago Nino GlaM l and AdnusttitsuitUyn A classroom in 1913-1914. Instruction in the Day of Beginings. The Class of 1915 Pag© Ten fyi ut fyacultif, Meeiituj, MitudeA Minutes of Minnehaha Academy faculty meeting held in the school library (then the present bookstoro) September 12. 1913. at 1 o'clock. The meeting was opened with short prayer by the President Mr. Anderson. Rev. Nathaniel Franklin was elected temporary Secretary. Mr. E. G. Ekblad was elected permanent Secretary. Mr. A. L. Wodell was elected permanent Registrar. Miss Ethol Matson was elected permanent Librarian. Faculty deliberations concerned tuition and evening school. March 26. 1914 Motion was passed that all students at the Academy be required to study Christianity. Meeting closed with prayer by Rev. Nathaniel Franklin. Nathaniel Franklin Temporary Secretary October 28. 1914 Motion carriod that the official school colors be the colors crimson and white. November 11. 1914 Motion carried that President Anderson confer with some of tho board members as to whether or not the students should be permitted to play basket ball with other schools. Novembor 24. 1914 It was decided that tho public drinking cup should be abolished and that each student supply himself with an individual drinking cup, the same to go into effect immediately. March 11. 1915 Motion carried that Rev. Skogsbergh be asked to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon to the 1915 graduating class, the sermon to bo given In tho Swedish language. April 5. 1915 It was decided that the date of the Oratorical Contest (the first) be held on Friday. May 7, at tho Bothany Mission Church, and that two prizes be given, first prize, $15. second prize, $10. April 24. 1915 It was decidod that the graduating class be allowed a half-holiday for picnic purposes. May 26. 1915 It was recommended that an Athletic Association be organized among the studonts under the supervision of the faculty. Furthor action on the matter was dropped for tho prosent. October 19. 1917 Motion was passed that the students and teachers participate in the purchase of one or more Liberty Bonds. October 21. 1918 It was reported that plans wero under way for the boys to use the Riversldo Chapel two afternoons a week their work to Include military drill. September 9. 1919 The question of whether the students be addressed by their first or last names was left to the discretion of each teacher. November 12. 1919 It was reported that the Class of 1919 had turned over a sum totaling $150 for the purchase of a delinooscopo as a class momorlaL November 18. 1919 At the recommendation of the Student Council, a motion was passed that the studonts be seated by departments and classes in the chapel. E. G. Ekblad. Secretary 1938-1939 March 10. 1938 It was decidod that tho Juniors and Seniors be permitted to have their banquot at tho Y. W. C. A. December 1. 1938 It was decided that the Antler be published as an annual. December 15. 1938 It was agreed that a Christmas grooting from the faculty to the student body, signed by each member of the faculty, appear on the Christmas program. January 12. 1939 It was decidod that the faculty have an informal gathering in honor of Martha Anderson some afternoon next wook. May 4. 1939 Mr. Franklin reported that Rev. Wilton E. Bergstrand had accepted the invitation to deliver the Commencement address. It was decided that Rev. A. E. Palmqulst be Invited to give the Baccaluaroate sormon. May 18. 1939 Motion was passed that the sonior class be given a holiday. Friday. May 26. to be designated Senior Day. Sella C. Nelson, Secretary Page Eleven P ieiideni Emanuel O. Franklin. A. B Bible 35 I 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 PniHcifial Joseph R. Adell. A. B. Director of Athletics. History, Bible. U,r el « A. ,10 •o J$y a-b. 10 S oL v °r a, • 'V Ls{ iSPet n o 9. Page Thirteen 35 1 3 3 3 3 3 Ezra N. Oberg. M. A. Head of Business Department Bookkeeping, Economics Robert N. Pearson. M. A Head of Music Department Joel S. Peterson. A. B. English Director of Forensics 3 3 Henry Schoultz. B. S. Science, Registrar Gertrude Sandberg. A. M. Swedish. Latin Girls' Adviser Adviser. Class of ‘42 Pago Fourteen Glculi. oj 1939 Phil Anderson Ruth Ann Carlson Irma Cutler Verna Forsbf.rg Elaine Oberg Dorothy E. Johnson La Verne Larson Ellen Gerdlund President First Vice President Second Vice President • - Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Valedictorian Salutatorian CLASS MOTTO The F.nd Of Learning Is to Know God. ‘ CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS COLORS Crimson and Silver CLASS SONG Minnehaha, hail to thee! Hail to thee, our student days: O. thy light shall ever be A beacon on our separate ways. Upward! Onward! Light of wisdom. Shine throughout our coming years: Youth still seeks the greatest kingdom That belov'd of their forebears. May we seek the glorious knowledge. End of all—to know our God. And in finding, make our life's pledge Great and strong, a guiding rod. So to joyful years at last. Left forever in the past: Bid goodbye with smiling hearts. And with new-found strength de part. Chorus: Though within these well-loved halls, Silence soon behind us falls: Deep within our hearts we hide. Blessed words of Christ, our Guide. Virginia Randolph. Page Fifteen Ki th Ann Carlson Business ])rf-arIntent Kerkhuvrn, Minnesota M. A Singer . I; Travel, I; Preri dent. Business, 1; Student Council. Not so qu et and shy is Put full of ftp and energy. min H. Fadbnrkcht figh School Munich. North Dakota Northwestern ltjble School; Class Vice-President. 4. A true gentleman in every sense.' Marian Cai__ High School' Minneapolis, Minni___ Chonts, J. 4; Ouiver. 4; ntler. 4; Svea. 4—President, 4; Florence Nisht-injple. 1.2,3; Travel. 2. 3. 4. She hasn't those laughing, mischievous eyes for nothing. lkk M Jacobson Dora Mar Lind High School Minneapolis, Minnesota llryant Jr. High. |; Florence Night inhale, 2. 4; Travel, .1; Camera, Quiver, 2. 2, 4; Chonu, 4. H'hen there's nothing else tou lough.' DSTKOM School innesnta 2. 2; Travel. Elsie M. Hi Kvele Kvelelh IIiK Chorus. 4. .■i ucn rfriendliness is in h manner. ikannk E. Johns High School Minneapolis. Min taon High. I; M. A. rTl Antler, 4; Svea. 4: FI inicale. 2. 2, 4: Travel, of Cbss, 2. 4. A sunny temper,i mote rs. 2. .1. Night-Treasurer ith hair to La Verne La£ i High Schc Wetaskiwin, All.nfc, Canada Wieler High. 1; Ruu. 2, 4 -President. Vice-President Forum. 2, 4 -Secretary. VAI.EIMC] How for a light ORIAN fhrotr its beam.' Jftirii W. Lund HusiubiJ Department Kvansvilb. Minnesota Forum. I: Vice-President of Itusiness Department. I. Blessings on thee, little man. Robert O. LfAiiton High School Saint Paul. Mimfesota Maria Sanford Jr. HiglA I; M. A Singer , 3, 4; Debate. 2; Antler. 4; Hiawatha. 2; Camera, 2—Vice-President. 4—President. He graduated in two editions. G 0 a o a 0 a D G 6 0 0 0 a a a I ) I 1 J 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 I 3 I JunC E. V. FjAerg iffA SekMI Saint Paul, AMmcsota Murray Jr. High, M M. A. Singi 3, 4; Travel. 4; t-JRi-ncc Night injf 4. The arizj ELLEN K. (� EI High Srtn... 'v Harrctt. Mmiinol ItarrettN h. I; M. A. Singff i. 3. 4; UtIumISL Sra, 2. 3, 4- kce Prc nlciit; MtWnce Nightingale Travel. 2. 3, 4; W SwcHi«h prize. l«t Swedish prixe. Tn Lniior Scholar' •Ilip. 3. National Forri J-eugur. 4. S VLUTATORlH T(t pins personality perfWHy personified. UNI) word cat GEftTRUUrM. I VERSO' m fKgh School JiWneai� i|i� . Minnesota mn I. 2, 3, 4; Florence e. I. 2; Travel. 2. 3. 4; 'A quiet, unassuming mui. Uokdon C Holmuu t High School f S MinneapoU . MinjpoU Ramsey Jr. High. 1: WMhbura High 2. 3; Hiawatha. 4. f If silence were gmden, I'd die a millionaire. “ VenktteA. Gustafson jfigk School Miiulfaputi , Minnesota A Wcmlell Uni Hips Jr. High. I; Cents High, 2 SI. A. Singers. 3. 4; Sw 3. 4 resident; Chaplain; Uuill 3 Trayf. 4; 1st Swedish priee. i.M S ff's a worthy lass to have M am class. M i. t.F A NOR II EDM AN i High School I Saint Paul. Minnesota Maria Sanford. I; M. A. Sing -4; Antler. 4; Florence Nigh . 2. 3; Travel. 2. 3. 4. Her nature seems very . •Set. she's a friend, nr can't defy it. Donald C. Holmouist High School Minneapolis, Minnesota Sanford Jr. High. 1; South High. 3; M. A. Singer . 4; Urhate. 2. 4; Hiawatha. 2. 4; Camera. 2. 4—Vice-President. I was once vaccinated—with a phonograph needle. Harvey O. High Minne ipli . Sanford Jr. Hl 1; 2. 3. '(Juote him as o lowmen—espec Orloue N. High ...... Minneapolis, Min Centerville High. 1.2; M. 3 President, 4—President. 3. 4: Quill J—- President; (j 4; Antler . 4; National League, 3. dent; Tiniot Chairman. Of sterling tall; He’s a friendly all. J KAtfeVK K. Hk«I. igh School MintAiMilis, Minor Chorus. I. 2j I. 2. 3. 4— 2 3; Flor , V’ice-President. 2— Secretary; Antler. '39 Edi Small of stalur. front, and loves hu U'o-men. LIST For liawatha. 3. 4— . 4 Secretary, upright an.l acter. well liked by � P. Ml ; yum. -� ; Vttirtr, n-chief; Oui ciuh. iightingale. A 4 ■esident; Phil.iVlic. mera Huh. 3, 4; tin-chief. if II.of Pep, out ftAr in step. ’ Melba H. Holm bug High School Kerkhoven, Minnesota Kerkhoven II. S.. I; West Central School of Agriculture, 2. 3; Florence Nightingale. 4. She has the teill to do. the bower of doing, and better than all—she doesr' Verna K. Im ksbkrg High School Saint Pai . Minnesota M. A. Singers, ?. J. 4 Seerctat Treasurer; Anti . 4; Florence Night-ingale. I. 2, ij Travel, 3. 4. Vice-President, 4— resident, 4. j That 'ere y Mng lady knottm wot's I she does. Pago Sixtoon Robert N. Pedersen High School Minneapolt . Minnesota Itaieball. 2. ); Camera. 2, 1, 4. Bifid at the hark of i puppy. mia I. Randolph Siign S Pag© Eighteen School Mimica lia. Minnesota Santa Barbara, SSu Mateo, Palo Alto, West llitth; ChorthL J; Quiver, 4; Antler, 4; Florence Xiichtinealr, 4— Secretary: Travel. 4. yell. well. «ell! It that the lardy btUr C. Cecil Ostk High Seh Salem, South M. A. Singer . I. 2, i Timothy, 1. 2—Prc� President; Forum, 2 dent; Student Coune Vice-Preaident of It it working that Ava Mae High School Jaaper. Minne-M'l., Jasper lligfc, I. 2, J; Kuth?4 Secretary, 4. Because the doetn'l talk it no sign the hasn't anything to say. Minns San fori! Jr Mij era, -4: TjPvel voter to be. be areal Pago Gor jn M. Kal'dknbl'sii High School � int Paul, Mint Ha-krlllll. J. 4; BasekaUf 2, J. 4; M. A. lingers. 4; Orche ra. 4; Hiawatha .!; Camera, J. 4 ‘S!e § no more, Gordam, for your high school days --------------r M. Doi tis Rypell School li� . Minnesota I; Choru Cam-v� l, 3; Quive 2. 3. 4; iightingale. _yr 4; Class .. jll and shine, cast a shadon ' hh. ilvm J. Traylor High School Saint Paul. Minnesota High. 1; M. A. Singer . 4; Orchestra. 4; Travel, 2, 4; Florence Nightingale. 4. Do I look bored r Arthur Unrau High School Wolf Point, Montana Northwestern liibtc School; Hiawatha, 4—Chaplain; Timothy, 4. His goat of yesterday; his starlit total today. A Xharlottk C. JTiiitbd High Sc Minnea poli Ri itinesota llryant Jr. High !; Central High. 2. 3; Quiver, JfM. A. Singer . 4; Travel. 4. She's frettWlo mil with, tnt j talk wim and pleasant, too, think of.’ ‘II.1.1 AM M. Solvaj High School Minneapolis, Minn Secretary, 2; FoothJT. 4; Bas-I. 2. J. 4; lla«rl.alj r, 2. 3. 4; M. A. Singer . 3, 4; Hehestra, 4; Hiawatha. 4; Camera, J 4; Philatelic. 2—President, 3. Half of a ha fixture. M l K ENT P. THOldT ALL ’ High School m . Minneapoli . Minn ita Tun ock High, Californi Singer , 2. -t. 4; Svea. yghl ingale, 2. «; Travel Hather quiet, doesa’ niigair, «, i rav other quiet, doesa' noise. IIHi never lacking poise. I 1; M. A Florence lire much grace and I AROL J. UAHLSON High fhool Minneapolis Mi line vita Edison High. J; CAnera. 4; Philatelic I; Claw Prc i.li- t. 2; Class Score tarv. I. “Irho says shew calm and quiet of fsir T Gemtk de A. Davis Jigh Schoo CraifviUe, Mirorsota Big Falls High, I, 2; Push, 4; Forum 4. ••I Jinfcrc girl, nr wish her well. LeWKLLYN V. YOUNCQLTST HtfflkSchool . M innrapotiMhf innevita Wasl%rn, I. 2; FodWll. 4; Basket lull. Quiver, 4; As r. 4; Hiawatha. Camera. J, 4. It's m to trink at a , L. Sew ALL vSchool M inneapolA M innevita M. A. Singers. I. L 3, 4; Florence Nightingale, 1, 2, ravel, 2, 3, 4; Council Christian Actinic . 2; See re t-iHk f Class. J. quiet girl, but quiff a girl.' I;. Kl� w% Stark ...... koo Saint Paul, Minnesota ;ig High. I. 2: gjnotbnll. 4; Has 3, 4; Basebal 3, 4; M. A. . 3, 4; Orchestra. 4; Antler, katha, 4—Chapla ; Timothy. . ... Aleut. 'His him school Joys nevek com pared ti'irHjiu high school nigV . Geor% W. Necbkrt h School It. Minnesota Me School; Chorus, iawatha, 3. ■ happy yesterdays tomorrows. Fari' Northwestern .1; Timothy. 3; A man he seem and confide ESTlieR . I I'KIlY High ol Minneapolis, |i. nrv ta Stillwater High. A late edition to our glass, rat a very acceptable of Carl K. Wk f.n High Seh Saint Paul. Minnc Hehatc. 2; Hiawatha. 2. X; Camera, 3. 4; Philatelic. 1. A true belies er in the conservation of energy. Pag® Twenty Sesti i Cla i oUtilosuf That's what education means—to be able to do what you've never done before. —George Herbert Palmer. If Mr. Palmer's quotation is true, the class of 1939 will leavo Minnehaha Academy with more than an adequato amount of knowledge, for wo have succeeded in doing many things heretofore unaccomplished. With heads high and noses proudly in the air seventeen of us enterod Minnehaha Academy in 193S. feeling not at all as lowly Freshmen should. From the beginning we took part in school activities, making ourselves seen and heard everywhere—especially in Mr. Peterson's office. In the fall of our Sophomore year we had a weiner-roast in honor of one of our class members. David Edwins, who left us to go to China with his parents. During this year we continued our escapades, but by diligently applying ourselves to tho task of studying, wo gained sufficient knowledge to allow us to become Juniors. In the annual North Park Debate, wo gained another victory over our friendly enemy, through the debating of Orloue Glssol-quist. Departing from traditions, our Junior-Sonior Banquet was held at the Y. W.C. A. in S . Paul, instoad of in the school dining hall. At commencement the Junior girls were gracious as ushers. We were in our glory when wo returned in the fall of 1938 to fill tho shoes of Seniors. This year football was Introduced in our sport schedule, but the one gamo that was played, we lost. Another innovation, the school orchestra, was organized, the Soniors taking an important part in this. The Minnehaha Singers gave several concerts, and early in May journeyed to Gustavus Adolphus College to participate in the annual music festival. Ellen Gerdlund represented our class in the North Park debate, and again we were victorious. Breathlessly wo rushed into the excitement of graduation events. Tho Junior-Senior banquet, this year held at the Y. M. C. A. in Minneapolis, Senior Day, and Baccalaureate Sunday came In rapid succession. Now on Class Night. June 7, 1939, wo are anticipating our two final class evonts. The first of these is a Class Breakfast in the school dining hall on the morning of our graduation day, Friday, June 9. Sharing special honors at tho Commencement exercises will be LaVeme Larson, valedictorian, and Ellon Gerdlund. salutatorlan. Then, with our diplomas clasped tightly in our hands, we. the Class of '39. will confidently take our places among the illustrious alumni of Minnehaha Academy. After having spent four happy years horo where we have been constantly impressed with the truth that the end of all learning is to know God , we reverently breathe in parting: Father, Thou, whoso mighty arm ruloth over land and sea Bless and shield from every harm—Minnehaha Aca toniy. The Last WUl and Testament of the 1939 Graduating Class Re-Scramble We. the Class of '39, in order to form a more perfect unitty, establish fairness. Insure home domestics, provide for com- mon warfare, promoto the general hard feelings and secure the blessings of liberty for those who linger at Minnehaha Academy, do hereby ordain, publish abroad, establish and broadcast to whom-ever it may concern this, the Senior Class WUl for 1939. Article I. The Executive and Judicial Department. Section 1. The Faculty. To Miss Johnson, our well-liked adviser, we leave our many thanks for her unlimited patience. To Miss Mitlyng we leave the receipts of the Quiver debts. To Mr. Schoultz we leave all the student holidays and surplus credit. To Miss Sandberg we leave our class motto written in Latin. To Mr. Oberg we extend our hand for being able to have another one of his chUdren graduate from the institution. To Mrs. Nelson we leave a non-error typewriter. To Mr. Peterson we leave all our non-lnspired writings to be read and marked. To Miss Fellroth we leave an eight-day week so she will be able to start her Illustrative book. To Mr. Pearson we leave aU our debts from Minnehaha Singers. To Mr. Franklin we leavo all our younger sisters and brothers as students in years to come. To Mr. Adoll we leave aU our flimsy excuses. To Mr. Adams we leave more male rooters at aU tho sport activities. Section 2. Office Force. To Miss Oberg wo leave our diploma fees for a trip around the world. To Connie we leave all our latest gossip. Section 3. The Cook and Custodian. To Miss Pearson we leavo all our dirty dishes. To Mr. Gustafson we leave the grounds in a mess. Section 4. The Campus. To the campus we leave our well troden path to the river-road, which we hope will some day become a path to girls' and boys dormitories. Article 11. Tho Legislative Department. (They who intro duco bills). Section 1. The Coming Seniors. We leave you now to sot tho oxample. Section 2. Two Year Seniors. Wo leave somo common sense. Section 3. Next Year's Fresh. We leave most anything but our bad behavior. (Signed) The Senior Class of 1939 Witnesses: In witness whereof, we have horeunto set our seal on this the ninth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and thlrty-soven. (Signed) Left-ovor lunches in the Antler Room Remnants of the Quiver skit Pago Twenty on© Amendments 1. Dwight Andorson loaves his non-chalant air to John Pearson 2. Phil Anderson leaves all his calling cards irom solicitors in behalf of the senior class to tho noxt class president. 3. Gladys Berg leavos her sweetness to Evelyn NolL 4. Archie Briedall leaves his ten-day diet to Jack Lindgren. 5. Oscar Bristol loaves his dignity to Dick Stromberg. 6. Gloria Bumtvedt leavos her sophisticated dimples to June Bosshardt. 7. Carol Carlson leaves her car to Dorothy Lundstrom to show the North Park visitors around. 8. Irene Carlson leaves her excuse to leave at noon to Bernice Peterson who gets her A. M.'s and P. M.'s mixed. 9. Marian Carlson leaves her old maid theory to anyone who has her interest outside. 10. Gertrude Davis leaves her quietness to Phoebe Unden. 11. Ruth Englebrekt leaves her big brown eyes to Elizabeth Lavers. 12. Ben Fadenreckt leaves his singing ability to Jack Stan who tries so hard. 13. June Frobery leaves her independent air to Joyce Evenson. 14. Verna Forsberg leaves many standing with meloncholy countenances. 15. Ellen Gerdlund leaves her ability to debate to anyone who dares tell the masculine gender what’s what. 16. Orloue Gisselquist leaves his extra six inches, which have kept him in the higher realms, to John Johnson. 17. Venette Gustafson leaves her place on the honor roll to June Hagstrom. 18. Jeanne Hedlund wills her high heels to Ruth Hatlestad. 19. Eleanor Hedman leaves her understanding of higher algebra to Dorothy Brown. 20. Melba Holmberg leaves her studious nature to Ruth Widen. . t) 21. Donald Holmquist leaves with a thankful well, I’m done. I 22. Gordon Holmquist leaves his noon hour tardy slips to Bob Meyer who is running a close second. 23. Harvoy Hultquist leaves his gum to anyone taking Amor icon Government next year. 24. Marian Jacobus leavos by the side door so as not to got trampled down in the rush. 25. Gertrude Iverson leaves with a sigh of relief. 26. Genevieve Johnson leaves with the hope of receiving a watch, since a calendar is rather large to carry, 27 Hannah Johnson leaves her page-boy hair style to Ann Marie Hognander. 28. Jeanne Johnson leaves her rod hair to Jeanne Nelson. 29. Marjorie Langvand leaves her Swodish exorcise book to anyone who’d daro adventure into tho dormant roalms. 30. LaVerne Larson leavos her cheery hollo to any freshman sour on the world. 31. Bob Leighton leaves his first camora to anyone who tntonds to become a millionaire so ho can buy the accessories. 32. Lorrayn Llndvall leavos her appendix to Jeanno Eastman who lost hots. 33. Dora Mao Lind passes on to Phyllis Nelson her famous giggle. 34. Elizabeth Mayo leavos for institutions ol higher learning. 35. Joe Moyer loaves one ol his thousand noises to George Reedy. 36. Lois Jeanne Montgomery wills hor Bible notes to Audroe Mansfield who might attempt to use the pattern. 37. Gordon Nelson leaves, hoping ho has left a lasting Impression on L S. 39. Goorgo Neubert leaves his dollar to holp finance the school. 40. Elaine Oberg loaves her ability to win friends and influence people to Louise Stocke. 41. Cecil Osterberg leaves his library card to Ruth Solvang. 42. Bob Pederson loaves his personality smile to Laurence Durfee. 43. Ava Mao Poderson leaves her rolinemont to Glenyce Anderson. 44. Phyllis Potorson leaves her slop-shoes to anyone woar in size lour and one-half. 45. Virginia Randolph leaves her carrots to anyone desiring a school-girl complexion. 46. Gordon Raudenbush leaves his place at the desk in tho library to Paul Olfelt 47. Stanley Peterson leaves to meet her at the side-door. 48. Delores Sydell leaves her ability to annoy Mr. Hallin-beck in study halls to anyone who finds it necessary to study. 49. Eleanor Sandquist leavos her place in the trio to Ruth Stoleo. 50. Dorothy Sewall leaves her prepared lessons to Ann Bratrud. 51. Bill Solvang leavos at last but not least. 52. Ed Starr leaves without her. S3..Milllcent Thorwall loaves her chance of being valedictorian In tho dust. 54. Muriel Traylor leaves with her diploma claspod tightly in her hand and is mighty glad of it. 55. Arthur Unrau leaves to meet his twonty children. 56. Charlotte Whited leaves the school tho loss ol an appreciated ear for anything that could causo a laugh. For there aren’t many who laugh at everything. 57. Carl Wlgron leavos his hiccoughs to Kermlt Olson. 58. Lowoilyn Youngqulst loaves his Antler contracts to Sam Miller. 59. Erma Cutler leaves with her brief case under her arm. 60. Helen Jacobson leaves hor seat in chapel for one nearer the front 61. Ruth Ann Carlson leaves her basketball suit to Virginia Klefsaas. 62 Joseph Lund leaves his typing ability to Donald Haaland. Pago Twenty-two Gotfunestce+ne+ti Addlsiebi Condensation of address given by Professor Eric G. Hawklnson at the Twenty-fifth Annual Commencement at Minnohaha Academy June 3. 1938 Mr. President, mombers of the board, mombers of the faculty, members of the graduating class, and irlonds: Several centuries ago our Great Master said to a low Imperfect men. Go ye out into all the world and make disciples of all the nations.” A few years lator one of His greatest followers said to a few very Imperfect Christians in a town called Corinth, The world is yours.” What an amazing profession that was, and what a fearless word! Yet it may be confusing to some to say that the world is yours. The word world has so many connotationr. Wo speak of tho material world upon which we live, our litlle globe, as the great univorso. We speak of an eastern world and a Wostorn world. Wo speak of a cultural world and a world of idoas. We spoak of a world as organized apart from God. and it is necessary that wo define rather carefully what wo mean when we say the world is yours. Furthermore thoro are many attitudes toward the world. Some say tho world is totally evil; somo say the world is totally good. I think neither of those statements Is true.. I grew up in a rural community where it was a joy to bo neighborly. One day one of my neighbors asked me to do an errand for her because I happened to have an automobile—such as it was--an old. decrepit Ford.She asked mo to get the Christian Science practitioner for her boy who was dying. Well, I objected a little to that, but finally the mother persuaded me to go. The journey out to the home from the little village was rather uneventful. I was a timid country lad and had little to say. I waited patiently at the house for the practitioner to come out—aver an hour —and finally he came, and wo started our journey back home again. 1 felt 1 had to break the painful silence to say something, and so 1 said, It is too bad that Mr_________ is so ill. Ho said, Young man, you are mlstakon; he is not ill. If his parents would only lot him get out of bed he would be a well man tomorrow. As a matter of fact he diod the next day. Well, that was failure numbor one. But I still felt I had to make a contact with that man so I began to apologize for my automobile. To mo it seemed to be an honest thing to do because it was a pretty bad car. and when I had done that I apologized for the road. It was an old. oiled road, but there were many ruts in it. He said, Young man, this is a fine car and this is a splendid road!” But then my Swedish ire rose a bit and I thought to myself. Well, if you think this is a fine road 1 will see if I can hit all the chuck holes! I didn't say that to him, of course. I put the throttle down as far as it would go and aimed for all tho chuck holes, and I am a pretty good shot with an old Ford. Wo finally arrived at our destination and the practitioner got out. He even tipped his hat to me and said. Young man, thank you for this splendid ride.” Now. as a matter of fact, both ho and I were wrong. It is a mistake to say that everything is good in our world and it is a mistake to say that everything is evil. That is not a Now Testament teaching, that extreme teaching. Rather would I say this evening, the propor attitude toward the world is this: look upon it as raw malarial out of which, and in response to which, we reali23 our personal destinies and tho destinies of our world undor God and His eternal Christ---that world is yours. Thoro is a lot of pious talk about the world which is not true. Mr. Emerson, the transcendental idealist, is reputed to havo answered a man who rushed up to him and said, The world h coming to an endl” Very w?ll, wo wi'l get along without tho world. That sounds very line, but I don’t think It is true, for undor tho prosent conditions wo heed the world and Jesus Himsolf did not pray that wo should be taken out of the world, but that wo should be kopt in it. I need the world myself. 1 don’t know what I would do if suddenly the globe slipped away from mo and I was loft hanging in space. I don't think 1 would got along vory woll. I don’t know what I would do without the people who are reaching their hands up to me from below and saying. Holp me, and I don’t know what I would do without thorn any people above mo who aro reaching their hands down to me and saying. Lot me holp you up to higher ground . I need tho world and so do you; it is yours. Tho world is a raw matorial out of which undor God wo shall realize our souls and our destinies, but it is a potential possession. If we are to realize our possessions wo havo to live wisely. First of all I would say, graduates, look frankly and inclusively at the world with your own eyes as much as possible guided by the experience of the generations, and yet frankly looking at as much of the world as you can with as open eye as you can look. Thoro is one thing I am afraid of in our Christian education, and that is that wo blindfold our young people and that we don’t show them all of life. I thank God for my teachers who have led me up to tho shining hilltop of life and have said, How easy it is to believe, but I also thank God for ray teachers who have led me down in tho deep valleys of life and have ieft me in tho rain with the parting words, how hard it is to believe, and as I have stood alone in the rain I have heard the birds singing. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course. I have kopt tho faith.” Young people, let us see all of life, nor bo afraid. I thank God for North Park College that took me, a green country lad. and introduced me gontly to a world of ideas. I thank God for tho Presbyterian Theological Seminary that led me on a little farther and lot mo hear at times the rumble of skepticism that I have not heard at North Park--believe it or not, and I thank God for tho University of Chicago that uncovered for me the most fearful of all volcanoes, the burning heat of atheism and unbeliof, and I thank God that I can still say I believe God and in Jesus Christ His only Son. my Lord and Saviour. Having seen the worst it is more easy to believe the best. Don’t grow up as hothouso plants, and Christians, let us not rear our children in hothouses so that whon they come out into life they are swept away by unbolief and temptation. Look (Continued on Pago Forty-two) Pag© Twenty-throe Fourth Row: C. Zabol. D. Haa-Jand. D. Nelson. L Swanson. A. Larson. ]. Len, I. Lindgren. M. Stiyer. L Cederholm. K. Olson, E. Swanson. R. Stromberg. K. Olson. Third Row: J. Adell. H. Algren. R. Solvang. D. Swanson. D. Johnson. L Johnson. J. Bosshardt. A. Hognander, P. Nelson. J. Nelson. M. Davis, J. Hagstrom. Second Row: M. Nelson. B. Elias. H. Gomitzka, P. Olson. G. Anderson. E. Hedman, A. Bratrud. A. Jacobson. A. Jacobson. D. Hallan. D. Swanson. A. Mans'ield. First Row: L. Simpson. J. Swan- son, E. Johnson. D. Lundsliom. A. Strandberg, Miss Mltlyng, J. Fryk-man. B. Peterson. D. Duobondori, R. Cannon, M. Nelson JUNIOR CLASS Fall Term Spring Term Keith Olson • President • Alvin Strandberg Jean Frykman - Vice-President • Jean Frykman Helen Algren - Secretary • Bemioe Peterson Bernice Peterson - Treasurer • Dorothy Lundstrom Faculty Adviser......................Miss Mitlyng The Interests ol the Junior Class of this yoar have been varied. Many have taken active part in declamatory and debate work: one of our class members participated la the North Park-Minnehaha Debate. As is usual in the Junior Class, the main interest was the annual Junior-Senior Banquot. which we gave for the Seniors at the Minneapolis Y. M. C. A., May 12: It was a very gay affair with the presence of all the fair ladies and noble knights, as the theme was Knighthood. We have also had a large number of the members ol our class on tho Quiver Staff, the bi-weekly student publication. Athletics, with the inauguration of our new football (earn, together with both basket-bull and baseball, have had a good representation from our class. SOPHOMORE CLASS Fourth Row: P. Carlson, P. Carl- •■on. J. Gustalson. D. Lund, R. Moyer. R. Andor. M. Ingvoldstad. ?. Peterson. P. Selin. D. Park. J.Pearson. Third Row: L Persson. E. Pinks. A. Youngberg. J. Evan son. L Dickson, D. Solin. R. Hatlestad. B. Willis. R. Engst. M. Alraquist. J. Johnson. Second Row: R. Widen. C. Carl son. F. Cushing. H. Buys®, M. Nolson, A. Bergman. A. Roth. C. Franklin, E. Carlson. M. Olson, L Stocks. First Row: C Brandenburg. M. Nolson, S. Bielland, V. Klofsaas. M. Mixer. Miss Fellroth. J. Starr. B. Gustafson, P. Dickson. E. La- Robert Moyor • - President - • Mary Ann Mixer John Pearson - • • Vice President - • • Jack Starr Mary Ann Mixor - Secretary-Troasuror - Virginia Klefsaas Faculty Adviser.........................Anna M. Fellroth In a short two yoars the Sophomores of 1939 will be the Seniors of 1941. Tho Sophomores havo taken part in sports, declamatory, and many other ol the major activities of the school. Barbara Gustafson won first award in declamatory work. Wo. the Seniors of 1941, wish you God's richest blessing in all that you undertake to do in the years to come. Pago Twenty-four Back Row: C. Osterberg, D. Swe ska. E. Moberg. R. Fairchild, J.' Lund. Midd'o Row: I. � arson, C. Grai- ning, J. Meyors. E. Tonn, B. Elias, R. Pauiuk. Front Row: I. Cutlor. A. Lar-on, Rev. Freedholm. L Larson, O. Bristol. FRESHMAN CLASS Fall Term Spring Term Roy May .... President .... Robert Person Irving Gisselqulsl - Vice President • George Reedy Dorothy Brown • Secretary-Treasurer - Jeanne Logefeil Faculty Adviser..........Gertrude A. Sandberg The Freshman Class oi this year is one of the largest in recent years. This class has part in many of the school activities. Its members have already caught the spirit of Minnehaha Academy and hope to make a success of all they undertake. May you, the Freshmen of 1939, find much pleasure in store for you during your coming years at Minnehaha. BIBLE INSTITUTE Fall Term Spring Term Irma Cutler.............President.............Irma Cutler Rachel Fairchild • • • Vice President • - - Eleanor Tonn June Meyer • • • Secretary-Treasurer • • • Dorothy Sweska Faculty Adviser.......................Rev. A. M. Freedholm The Bible Institute is the de- partment in which students under the very capable leadership of pastors study the Bible together in order to become more efficient Christian Workers. Many, after they have finished their courso. will go into the home communities and work in the Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies, and Dally Vacation Bible Schools.. Others will go into foreign missionary work. Some practical experience is givon by conducting meetings in Missions and Young People's Societies. In the meetings one member leads and the others take part in singing, speaking and testl- Back Row: C. Granning, E. Moberg, F. Gulbranson. Middle Row:._R. Pauiuk, I. Larson. V. Smith A. Anderson, R. Fairchild. First Row J. Meyers, I. Cutler, Rev. A. M. Freedholm, D- Swoska, E. Tonn. Page Twonlyltvo Aotiodi i 3 3 3 3 c 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 I One of the School Orchestras Campus Day When the Chemistry laboratory was the school dining hall. I Page Twenty-six DEBATE SQUAD Loft lo Right: O. Gisselquht, A. Strandberg, E. Gerdlund. Coach Kenneth Poterson, P. Anderson. FORENSICS Minnehaha Academy received its membership charter Into the National Forensic League In 1927 There were sixteen charter members under the leadership of Mr. E. O. Franklin, prosent President of Minnehaha Academy. Every year since then, there has been an active group participating in this activity. Forensics at Minnehaha Academy is divided into two distinct branches, declamatory and debate. During this past year, declamatory work has progressed under the capable Instruction of Miss Isabelle Chryst. teacher of expression. For the past two decades the eagorly anticipated climax of the debate season has been the annual clash between North Park Academy and Minnehaha Academy. The Twentieth encounter, hold In our auditorium on the ovenlng of April 28 of this year, attracted Increased interest because of its departure from the traditional debate style. The informal discussion was enthusiastically received by a large audience and to the decision, in favor of Minnehaha, not with no less popular reception. The debate squad this year has been coached by Mr. Kennoth Peterson. DECLAMATORY Back Row: E. Lavers, D. Swanson, B. Gustafson. Front Row: M. Mixer. Miss Chryst, M. Nelson. 9 (3 (3 9 9 9 a 0 Ll 9 Pag Twonly-seven Fourth Row: A. Strandberg. R. Stromberg, H. Hultquist, D. Holm-quist. P. Peterson, L Durfeo. Third Row: A. Mansfield, 0. Swanson, C. Whited, A. Bratrud, V. Randolph, H. Johnson, M. Mixer, E. Pinks. Second Row: J. Nelson. D. Lund- strom, R. Engsi, P. Erickson. R. Solvang, H. Algren, C. Brandenburg, Front Row: P. Nelson. K. Olson, B. Pe'.orson, Miss Mltlyng, L Montgomery. R. Meyer, J. Hag-strom. QUIVER Editor-in-Chlef • Jeanne Hedlund, Bernice Potorson Advertising Manager.................. - - • Phil Anderson, Lois Jean Montgomery Circulating Manager.................. ..................Dwight Anderson. Keith Olsen Faculty Adviser.......................Miss Mltlyng In Longfellow's poem, ’’Hiawatha , Hiawatha travels to an ancient anow-maker of Minnehaha. Associated with arrows Is the qulvor, a receptacle used by the Indians In which to keep their an-ows. So the Quiver was named as that which was held and will hold the arrows ol school llle. Because ol its enthusiastic portrayal of school life, the announcement The Quiver will bo out at noon today is eagerly awaited by the entire studont body. The first issue was published with the idea that it would contain the happenings and general nows of the school. It was published monthly and lator changed to a bi-woekly papor. A. Seth was the ilrst editor-ln-chlel. Detlof Johnson tho first business manager and Mr. E. O. Franklin, now the president of the school, was the first faculty adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL President...........................PhU An dor son Vice President....................Alvin Strandberg Secretary-Treasurer..............Ruth Ann Carlson Faculty Adviser.................. Mr. A do 11 This group represents the student body In matters of interest to both the students and faculty members. The meetings are not held regularly, but the president contacts different council members who work in small committees in the preparation of programs to be presented In the Friday chapel service, and act upon suggestions received from students and faculty members. The Student Council is compoeod of roprosontatsvos from each close—the president and vice president of the junior and sonlor classes, and tho presidents of the froshman and sophomore classes, Bible Institute, and Business Department Back Row: R. Carlson R. Pearson. M. Mixer. Front Row: J. Frykman, B. Fa-donrecht. P. Anderson, Mr. Adell. A. Strandberg. P. Pc,onont 0. Glaolqubi, L Sian, ft. Leiqhton, K. Ol on, A. Uuc TV Vtd How. A, Mansliold, A, YounqUrq, H, Alqun, I. Haqitron, D. Johnson, L UndvaW, C. Ftaivklln, E. Hodman, M. Mixer, P, Peterson, W. Solvang, C, Oiterberq, V MOYOI, k. Strandberq, I Stan, P. Andenon, G. Raudenbueh. i - , lAA r Pint, p, Erickson, M. Almqulii, M, Davli, D. Stwall. Socond How. . JJfctF W. ]oc n t P. N L lohnion, H. So ' . p OUon c. Whited, G, Biimiwii, Mi. ' rrf«. � • ' Vlo .prt|j(j n| • • . . feS-' •' ••:: Foculty Ad� tor •_ _ •_ Pntm, Through the lnllu.no ol P„|,� o, � «,„. ’ Singer., o group ol abo� £” 'J h-u . � ularlty as well as In membership until today it 1. £ iSi, S’ havi qnm here a. Minnehaha. ThU year the choir, «, , ol SSjKE2KMK the two concerts sponsored by the Covenant Women i Auxiliary, at the Connani Tabernacle m Minneapolis, and First Covenant Church in St. Paul. The eoloisti at (hew concern were ihe weik known radio artists. !oe Emerson. Agnoe Raef Snyder, and Earl fiymw. Tbo remaining concerts havo been given in the local church oi the ti| 99f, $YMu ihlI year broadcasts over stations WTCN, WC i Gu|favul Adolphuj J • was their participation Minnesota. The choir will make y ar been the Brat Ouare . Also appearing with the Singers Sevang. Qordon Raudenbush, Jock Starr, a a Page Twenty-nine Fourth Row:.). Johnson, G. Raud-enbush. G. Nolson. L. Cederholm. E. Starr. W. Solvang, J. Starr. Third Row: V. Klofsaas, L Swanson. G. Reody, P. Olielt. Second Row: M. Traylor. R. Solvang. ). Gustafson. L Persson. First Row: V. Forsborg, Mr. Pearson. I. Meyer, P. Andorson. P. Carlson, J. Pearson, D. Solln. ORCHESTRA For the first tlmo In many years Minnehaha has organized a school orchestra, under the direction o 1 the head oi the music department. Mr. Pearson. About twenty students Joined the orchestra, playing Instruments such as trumpets, clarinets, trombones, a saxophone, violins, and a cello. After weeks ol practice the orchestra showed much improvement and made Its llrst public appearance at a program sponsored by the Alumni Association on February 12. Our chapel song services have been gTeatly enriched by the orchestral accompanlmont and the festive spirit ol our impressive Christmas program was enhanced by the participation ol our orchestra. Pag® Thirty Fourth Row: D. Holmqubt, A. Broldall. J. Llndgron, R. Poderson. S. Miller. L Youngqubt, M. Stlyor. Third Row: L. Persson, K. Olson. L Swanson, J. Starr. G. Raudon-bush, ). Gustafson, P. Carbon. Second Row: G. Reedy. D. Lind. D. Rydell. D. Swanson. E. Oberg. H. Johnson. J. Hodlund. P. Olfelt. First Row: G. Nobon. C. Wl gren, R. Leighton, Mr. Schoultz, P. Anderson, K. Kleisaas, A. Strandberg. CAMERA CLUB President - -..........................Robert Leighton Vice President.....................................PhU Anderson Secretary-Treasurer...................Kenneth Kleisaas Faculty Advisor....................................Mr. Schoultz As a successor to the Science Club, the Camera Club was organized In the fall of 193S by Mr. Schoultz. Thb organization has as its objective to create an Interest In photography and to acquaint its members with the fundamental principles of picture-taking. Various phases of photography such as, camera and lens structure. composition, lighting, developing, and printing are studied. Motion pictures and slides have been shown to the group. That thb club b decidedly popular b evidenced by the large membership which it attracts. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE President...............Jeanne Hedlund, Elaine Oberg Vico-Presldent...........Elaine Oberg, Jeanne Hedlund Secretary-Treasurer - Dolorb Rydell, Virginia Randolph Faculty Advisor.........................Miss Fellroth The Florence Nightingale Society was organized by a small group of glrb In the fall of 1926. The first president was Mbs Alida Jacobson. The aim of the society b to study problems of nursing and health In the home and to encourage an interest In human welfare. The special duty of the society b to supply the first aid kit which may be found In tho school olflce. The Society's motto b Matthew 25:40, Inasmuch as ye have done It unto one of the least of these my brethron. ye have done it unto mo. Fourth Row: D. Swanson. J. Johnson. E. Gerdlund. E. Mayo. M. Nelson. E. Sandqubt. Third Row: J. Raymond. R. Engst, D. Park. D. Selin. D. Brown. D. Johnson. H. Johnson. Second Row: M. Holmberg. M. Almqubt, A. Smith, E. Carbon. D. Lind. J. AdelL First Row: D. Rydell. V. Randolph. EL Oberg. Miss Fellroth. J. Hedlund, G. Johnson, P. Erickson. Pag© Thirty-on© Back Row: K. Olson. J. Starr. D. Holmqulst. D. Anderson, A. Unrau. EL Swanson. A. Strand-berg. Middl© Row: G. Holmqulst. P. Peterson. I. Glsselqulst, R. Moyor, R. Stromberg. K. Olson, K. Kief- sa as. First Row O. Gisselquirt. J. Meyer. R. Nelson. Mr. Ofcerg. M. Stiyer, L. Youngquist, P. Anderson President................Orloue Glsselqulst. Richard Nelson Vice-President..................Phil Anders;n. Joe Moyor Secretary-Treasurer. Dwight Anderson. Lewellyn Youngquist Faculty Adviser.................................Mr. Oberg The distinction ol being the oldest active club in tho school belongs to the Hlawa:ha S.cie-ty. This society exists lor the purose of providing speech training for the students who desire such experience. This is accomplished by moans of debate, extemporaneous speeches, panel discussions, and other forensic forms. This year, in ordor to glvo all the mombers an opportunity to participate, the club membership was reduced to about seven teen. The adviser of tho group not only has shown a deep interest in the club and in speech activities, but also is well informed regarding all forensic fronds. HIAWATHA FORUM President......................Oscar Bristol. Aldrich Larson Vice-President - • • Cecil Ostorberg. Oscar Bristol Secretary-Treasurer.........................La Verne Larson Faculty Adviser ..... Rev. A M. Freedholm The Forum has enjoyed another year of profitable activity. As we. its mombers. now look back over this year's activities we are moved to expross our gratitude to God for His blessod guidance. The purpose of this society Is tho promoting of spiritual lifo and common understanding of the fundamental doctrines ol our Christian faith. Membership is open to Christian students of all departments. The meetings are hold bi-weekly on Thursday afternoons, at which time wo discuss vital questions pertaining to the experience and doctrines of tho Christian Hie. It has Indeed been Inspiring to attend and hear the expression ol different opinions as well as to witness tho unity prevalent. Back Row: P. Olfolt, D. Olson. E. Olson, I. Gissolquist. L Durlee, S. Miller. L. Larson. Middle Row E. Dixon, P. Lin den. D. Park. E. Burnham. S. Olson. Front Row: M. Gardeen. A. Smith. R. Person. Miss Sandberg. G. Reedy, D. Brown. Pago Thirty-two Back Row: M. Olson. H. John •on. B. Ellas, M. Davis, R. Halle-•tad. S. Bielland. S. Olson, M. Gardeon. C. Franklin. From Row: J. Adell, A. Poder- •on. E. Mayo. Mr«. Nelson. L Larson. H. Buys®. C. Carlson. RUTH Frosldent................Frances Cushing. LaVome Larson Vice-Presidont .... LaVcrne Larson. Holon Buyso Secretary-Treasurer Ava Mae Pederson. Elizabeth Mayo Faculty Adviser ........ Mrs. Nelson As we page back through the history ol the Ruth Gass we llnd Its origin In 1920. Its name Inientillss it as a group Interested In Christian sorvico and. although it nears the mi'oslone ol two decades, it has not changed its objective. The Gass moots twice a month during the rogular activity period. Occasionally an outside speaker brings us a message, but ordinarily the program Is presented by members ol the group. Not infrequently hidden talents are brought to light In the Ruth Class, and put to active service. Many ol the messages have given new vision and purpose In life. God has been pleased to call many mombors ol former Ruth Classes Into active Christian service at home and abroad. PHILATELIC President...................................Loren Swanson Vioe-Presidont ... Dean Nelson Secretary-Treasurer - Mary Ann l«Uc� r, Leonard Persson Faculty Adviser..........................................Mr. Hollinbeck The Phllatollc Society, organized In 1929, is one ol the Interesting smaller activities groups of the school. Tho mombors bring tholr own stamp books to the meetings. 11 these are orgotten, a penalty ol livo cents must be paid. Olton during the course of tho year stamps appear which have a lasclnaling story or history connected with them, thus furniih-tng a worth-while and valuable study. Tac'c Row: G. Reedy. P. Carlson. E. Olson. D. Park. L. Persson. Middle Row: C. Brand inburg. D. Duobendorl. D. Olson, M. Mirer. H. Buyso. Front Row: S. Andorson. I. Swanson. Mr. Hollnbeck. D. Nelson. L Larson. Pag© Thirty-three Back Row: M. Nelson. L. Simpson. E. Johnson, J. Swanson Front Row: V. Gustalson. M. Carlson, Miss Sandborg. A. Hog-nander. SVEA President .... Venetto Gustafson. Marian Carlson Vico President • • - Dion Gerdlund. Margurite Nelson Secretary-Treasurer Lois Simpson. Anna Marls Hognander Faculty Adviser - -.......................Miss Sandberg Many of the students of Minnehaha Academy are of Swedish descont and are. therefore, very much Intorestod In the land of their forefathers. As a result of this Interest the Svea Society was organized In the fall of 1925 under the leadership of Edwin Hallsten. a student from Sweden, and Mr. Daniel Bloomdahl. who was the first faculty advisor. Ever since Its beginning, the aim of the society has been to increase the Interest and appreciation of Swodish literature, music, history, and art. and to show the membors the place In which Sweden stands among the other nations of the world with rogard to science, commerce, and Industry. During some of the first years of the Svea Society, the Swedish language was used almost exclusively In the programs and business affairs. In later years the Swedish language has not been used so much, due to the fact that many of the mombers have little knowledge of the language. TIMOTHY President............................Oscar Larson. Ed Starr VjoePresIdont • - - Cecil Osterberg. Orloue Glsselqulst Secretary-Treasuror • - - Orloue Gissolquist. Paul Selin Faculty Adviser.................................Mr. Peterson During the school yoar of 1916 and 1917. a group of Christian young men at Minnehaha Academy organized themselves Into the Timothy Class for tho purpose of studying the work of missions and preparing themselves lor Christian service during their school years and after graduation. During the first few years of its existence the group carried on its activities in tho Swedish language At some of the regular mootings a member of the society is called upon to prosent a gospel message to the class, and at tho conclusion of this mossago ho is criticized, constructively and destructively, by tho other membors. At othor meetings a group discussion is held, when questions connected with Christian work are thoughtfully and prayerfully discussed under the guldanco of tho advisor. Back Row: D. Haaland. A. Lar- son. E. Moberg, D. Lund. Front Row: C. Osterberg. O. Gissolquist. Mr. Poterson. E. Starr. P. Selin. Pago Thirty-four Fifth Row: M. Nelson, E. Dixon, P. Linden, D. Johnson. L Johnson, E. Magnusson. H. Jacobson. E Sandqutst, E. Johnson. M. Carlson, J. Swanson, P. Nelson. J. Nelson, A. Mansfield. Fourth Row: .E. Pinks. R. Wldon, A. Youngberg, E. Lindstrom, M. Langvand, E. Hedman, D. Sewall, E. Hodman, D. Swanson. A. Bratrud, L Montgomery, V. Randolph. M. Jacobus. E. Gartner. Third Rowi C. Brandenburg. G. Bumtvedt, R. Carlson, J. Bosshardt, J. Evenson, G. Anderson, R. Cannon, M. Thorwall. E. Burnham. M. Traylor, C. Whited. G. Iverson. H. Algren. Second Rowi M. Nelson, E. Lavors, B. Gustafson. E. Gerdlund. J. Johnson. P. Peterson. H. Gornltzka, A. Bergman, V. Klefsaas, J. Froberg, V. Gustafson. D. Dueben-dorf, L Stock©, First Row: D. Lundstrom. J. Hagstrom, A. Hognander, M. Mixer J. Frykman. Miss Johnson, V. Forsberg. B. Peterson. R. Solvang. P. Olson, A. Jacobson, A. Jacobson: 3 § J I 9 J I d J d TRAVEL CLUB President -...............Verna Forsberg. Jean Frykman Vice-Prosidont - • Mary Ann Mixer. Vorna Forsberg Secrotary-Troasurer - Bornlco Poterson, Mary Ann Mixer Faculty Advisor.................................Miss Johnson To create a doepor appreciation of the various countries and their cultures Is the real purpose of the Travol Club. This activity, organized in the fall of 1935 under the leadership of Miss Johnson with an initial membership of about fifteen, has steadily grown to the high mark of this year, an enthusiastic sevonty. Each meeting of the Travel Club introduces an atmosphore characteristic of tho particular country under consideration, this theme being carried out in the decorations, program and refreshments. Thus wo may be pleasantly surprised to find ourselves comfortably seated at small tables in a sidewalk cafo in Paris, or leisurely munching Holland rusks—or perhaps it's Swedish mints or English tolfoe. The program may include a talk, ofton illustrated, by a visiting guest, as well as musical selections typical of this nation. In such a vory delightful way wo havo ©njoyed many pleasant visits with people in far-away places, and each mooting affords an opportunity for the swinging open of a now door. d d d d o Page Thirty-five Back Row: J. P©arson, W. Sol- vang, P. Peterson, I. Ltndgren. E. Starr. L Youngqulst, D. Anderson. Coach Adam. Front Row: E. Swanson, K. Klof- saas. R. Meyer. J. Moyer, I. Starr. G. Roedy. FOOTBALL This year Minnehaha inaugurated a now sport in tho form of six-man football. This sporl, which has been adopted by many other small high schools throughout the country, is especially good for these schools which are not only unable to take care of the expenses of the eleven-man team, but also find it hard to find sufficient material. Although the Minnehaha Academy team got off to a late start, and most of the other schools had their schedule filled, the team was able to secure a few games, which will furnish valuable experience for the boys participating next year. Thus, under the enthusiastic guidance and coaching of Mr. Adell and Mr. Adam, a now trail has been blazed in the athletic program of Minnehaha Academy. BASKETBALL Crimson and White. Crimson and White! Up, Minnehaha! Fight, fight, fight! That old fighting spirit which has characterized the athletic history of Minnehaha Academy, was very much in evidence throughout the 1938-39 basketball season. From the very start there was much enthusiasm, not only among the playors, but also among the students. The school had a very well-filled and well-balanced schedule. The season was climaxed by a game with Wheaton College Academy of Wheaton, Illinois. Although we lost the game, it started a friendly conflict between the two schools. This was the first time the two schools have met but it was probably the beginning of a series of annual games. At the close of the season the team developed to be ono composed of seniors. Although the first seven men on the team will be graduating, there will be many more experienced players coming back next year, due to the fact that there was also a B team this year. This team accompanied the A team to most of its games and played other ' B” teams of the opposing schools. Back Row: K. Klefsaas. E. Starr. Mr. Adell. D. Anderson. L Young-quist. Front Row: I. Meyor. W. Sol- vang. S. Peterson, G. Nolson. Pago Thirty-six O 1939 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Back How: D. Sowall. C. Whited. M. Davuj. R. Carlson, V. Gusiai-son. Front Row: M. Langvand, P. Potorson, E. Oberq, M. Carlson, J. Johnson. a $ a GIRLS' ATHLETICS JUNIOR SENIOR This yoar, as in former years, the annual Senior-Junior girls' basket-ball gamo brought to a closo tho basket-ball season lor this class. The Seniors emerged the victors, the score being 34 to 6 in their favor. The group, which met on Tuesday afternoons, had approximately fifty members. After the basketball season, volley-ball was entered into with onthusiasm and the yoar was finished by the playing of kitten-ball. Tills class was supervised by Miss Johnson. cz a FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE Under the direction of Miss Follroth, posturo exorcises, running exercises, relay races, varied types of ball games, etc., comprised the activities of this group ol thirty-five members that met on Wednesday afternoons. Participation in theso contests encourages good, clean, sportsman like playing. a a a VUe Mcmcj, f MUAMU pi Did you ever speak to a lonely river? I spoke to one the other day. The river's a very wonderful singer; Here's what I heard his great voice say: For many sad years I rolled along With no one near to hear my song, But now in a chapel by my side Young voices blend with the tune of my tide. I have only to listen and I can hear Gay voices and joy and laughter clear, And now on my banks they stroll together; I hope it goes on forever and ever. ''But here are some things I'd like to get clear: Who are the people they seem to fear? People named A1 Gebra and Mr. X. Sam, A couple of Chinamen Lah Tin and Ih Cram, And there is a class which they call bugology , But my bugs have complained of ruined psychology. These young ones come to my side to play, And I like them better every day. They come by the dozens, but mostly in pairs; I'd not have more fun if I went to the fairs. (Confidentially speaking, I don't need a band— On the subject of love, I say, Ain't it grand? ) For a quarter of a century we've been singing together; They'll never forget me—never, ah never! —V. Randolph J-gPhoot if you dare | Mooting for trouble? tj omothlng's missing! 4. Throe little fishies 5. Two ladies and Lady 6. . '• ••• : •- y •... you! It's the mlssusl I 8. You must've been a beautiful babyl 9. So big- 10. Is this mo? 11. I dream of Jeanie . . 12. Home? Work? 13. Age of chivalry? ? ? 14. Who cares? 15. Double dip? 16. There are imllos- 17. Gratefully acknowledging 18. Sprig has cub 19. Signs or scionce? 20. Back to nature 21 Huhl 22. Forbidden fun Pag Forty eMiiio uoai Sketch (Continued from Page Six) To roallze how far out In the suburbs the school property originally was located one has but to road the minutes of tho Minnehaha Academy board meeting held at the Swedish Tabernacle, Minneapolis, on August 7, 1906. Present at this meeting woro Charles Wallblom, Aaron Carlson, C. M. E. Carlson, D. Magnus, and S. A. Matson. The last-namod. as secretary of the board, records In the minutes tho decision to ask Mr. John Olson to examlno the sand on tho school ground, In preparation for commencing building operations. The noxt statomont In the minutes Is significant as showing how far out In the country was tho site of the proposed school: Mr. Aaron Carlson offered to take him out thore. Incidentally, too, attention may bo called to tho very next Item of business transacted by this board. The next decision was to heat the proposed building with steam and, simply yet slgnlllcantly. tho socrotary adds. Mr. Aaron Carlson's offer to donate the boiler was thankfully received. Typical was this of tho generous, sacrificial spirit of tho ploneors of our work. The Association Assumes Educational Program The educational enterprise up to this tlmo had been sponsored by an organization called the Minnehaha Academy. which had been Incorporated under tho laws of the Stato of Minnesota In 1906. This corporation, desiring the support of the entire Northwest, offered all property under its control to the Northwestern Mission Association, which at its 26th annual meeting held at the Salem Church, Minneapolis, on May 20. 1910, formally took up the matter of embarking upon an oxtenslvo educational program. After a serious discussion of whother or not to accept the offer of the Minnehaha Academy board, a vote was takon which revealed that 26 out of 33 delegates voting were in favor of assuming the responsibility of such school work and consequently the Association accepted tho title to all property heretofore hold by Minnehaha Acadomy. This annual meeting also elected a school board consisting of the following: Aaron Carlson, D. F. Swenson, A. E. Palmqulst, A. M. Nordstrom. Chas. Wallblom. F. O. Kling, and C. G. Ellstrom. A. E. Palmqulst was made chairman. D. F. Swenson. se .'rotary; Aaron Carlson, treasurer. This board arranged for the operation of a day school In the Tabernacle, Minneapolis, and an evening school In the Tabernacle. St. Paul, with K. E. Forsell as principal, during the yoar 1910-1911. A. L. Skooq’s Corps of Collectors Reach the Top At this luncturo tho Northwestern Young People's Covenant onterod the picture by an historic decision made at their annual conference, held in a large tent on the present site of the school on July 25-30, 1911, to ralso $25,000 for the erection of a school building, and to raise $5,000 of this sum within ten months. At the annual meeting of the Association hold at Braham. Minn., May 17 and 18. 1912 — lust len months lator- A. L Skoog, leader of the corps of collectors, which had charge of raising the funds, tendered the Association the sum of S7.213.86 for building purposos. As a rosult the Association decided to proceed with the erection of a building Immediately, and on September 8. 1912, tho cornor stone was laid. Later Mr. Skoog's organization turned over additional sums with the final result that $27,000 were raised. Thef irst building—now called the Main—was erected at a cost of $30,000 and was dedicated on June 21, 1913, free of debt. T. W. Andorson of Salina, Kansas, was called as president. He accepted, but was given a year's leave of absence in order to finish his studies. Nath. Franklin was thereupon called as acting president and teacher of Bible for the first school year of 1913-1914. In a year or two the nood of expansion was felt. An organization known as the Thousand Tens was formed with Nath. Franklin as leader. With the sum raised by this group an addition to the school was built in 1916, as well as a home for the president. In 1922 still another building was erected, known as the Auditorium Building, at a cost approximating $80,000. Most of this large sum was raised by President Andorson through solicitation of Individual gifts. In this building are the chapel, the spacious dining hall, the gymnasium, and three class rooms, besides a suite of living rooms occupied by the matron. The chapel and the gymnasium can be combined Into one large auditorium for large gatherings. Opposite the school buildings and adjoining the president's residence is a plot of ground equivalent to the size of twenty-four city building lots, which is part of the campus and used at present as an athletic field. This property, lying close to the interurban street railways, has a high appraisal value, as It Is within approximately thirty-minutes' ride on the street car to tho Court House and City Hall of both St. Paul and Minneapolis, with but one faro to either city. The school opera to four departments: High School. Business, Bible Institute, and Music, and is accredited by the University. Approximately fifteen-hundred graduates have gone forth from Minnehaha Academy slnoe Its organization. The present net worth of Minnehaha Academy is conservatively placed at more than SI 50,000. In 1933 Theo. W. Anderson was granted a leave of absence to assumo leadership of the Covenant, and Joel S. Peterson was madeacting president. It is interesting to note in passing that Mr. Anderson commenced and ended his duties as president of Minnehaha Academy with a loavo of absence. The present chairman of the school board is P. W. Anderson of St. Paul. Many students havo found their Savior at Minnehaha Academy and hundrods havo dedicated their lives anew to their Master. About two score alumni are engaged in lull time Christian service as ministers and evangelists. Touching scenes have been witnessed as scores of young boys and girls have fallon on their knees at the close of some heart-searching chapel address and prayed for forgiveness of sins. The true history of this school— Fairest Jewel on tho banks of the Mississippi —is being recorded in heaven as name after name of its students is entered in tho Book of Life by the teachors' Teacher. As one young student joyously exclaimed to her parents, as a personal testimony of her stay at this school. Minnehaha Academy is a home, a school, a church—all in one. Editor's Addition:—The spring of 1938 saw a new program launched in the form of a $50,000 Jubilee Campaign. We went over the top victoriously. The fall of 1938 witnessed another great step in the annals of the school. A new president and a new principal were called to take the place of Mr. Joel Peterson who so capably performed his duties for five year as acting president. The man called for our president was Rev. E. O. Franklin from Duluth, and the man called for our principal was Mr. J. R Adell, former Superintendent of Schools in McPharson, Kansas. The school has prospered very favorably under this new management. 15. Come and got ill 16. Is It a Bud? 17. No support 18. Typical trio 19. Bonaparto 20. Just a-woarin' 1 or you 8. Is It merely a pose? 9. After offico hours 10. What do you think? 11. Campus day for one 12. Our gang—comedy! 13. He stoops to conquer—horl 14. Pretendlngl 1. Watch out below! 2. Lonesome? 3. Three o'clock and all's well! B. Me and my permanent F . This boats school! 6. Juno in January 7. How can they look pleasant? Pag© Fort Go H4tte ice He it Addne i (Continued from Pag© Twenty-two) at th© worldl Look as inclusively at th© world at you can; look at (rankly at the world at you canl In the tecond place, I would like to tay this, lire specifically. The old negro preacher Introduced hit text by taying, 'Today I am going to proach to you my people about divert© diseases. and then he told all about the diseases mankind suffered from, but” he said, the worst disease it diverse diseases.” and I think the preachor was more right than he knew. If there is any one thing that Christianity suffers from it is the tin of generality. We are not able to be specific, and if we are to make claim to follow our Master we must loam once again to be speci'ic. for the Master was lust that. He shot straight to the human conscience, the human heart, and the human mind. I havo a good friend in Chicago who it an engineer. He came to my house the other day and said. Eric, I have a good definition of Christianity that I want to try out on you. I said, Go ahead, Cecil. Don't you think this is good? Christianity is doing the best you can. I said. I will let that stand if you will let me deflno engl-noorlng that way and I will come down to your plant tomorrow, and I will be an onginoer lor a day on the principle that I will do the best I can with the handles and the buttons that you press and everything about the machinery in your plant.” Eric, he said, that was a bad definition; I will have to try another one. Now. we must beoomo specific once again in dealing with life. Graduates, I want to say to you. dig in somewhere In life when you have looked over tho world, because it is the digglng-in process for somo good cause and some good issue that brings your soul out and makes it flame and glow. Our commander caught a few timid Americans on a hilltop in tho Argonne Forest in October, 1918. I was one of them. We were hugging the ground on a shell-torn hilltop, huddled together in a group, and our commander canto along and said, 'Tor God's sake, dig ini You are going to stay here for a long time.” One good way to ruin your soul is to remain unattached; is to romain as a spectator and criticize other people and to remain as a spectator and criticize other people and Graduates, dig in somewhere on tho front line of llfol I-dontify yourself with somo good cause: that is the way to find your soul. I stood looking on at a labor riot in Chicago some months ago—I wasn't rioting—and a policeman camo along and tapped those men who wanted work and bread, tappod thorn on the head and they fell to the ground. Somehow or another 1 was sorry for myself that nobody came and tapped me. How do I live in the church? Do I live in such gonoral terms that everybody tolerates me and ovorybody calls mo a good scout and a good follow, or do I stand for something and fight for something in life that may bring out the glow in my soul and the truth of God into my face. Dig in somewhere! Above all. I would say. dig in on the hilltop called Calvary Somehow I believe that thore is the battle front of life—tho difference between sellishness and unselfishness: tho difference between being lost and being found: tho difference betwoen being useful and being useless. Live close to Christ! Make Him your specific goal, my friend! For I read in my Now Testament that God has determined to gather around Him everything in heaven and on the earth, and wherever I am found specifically in life, I want to be found near to lesus. I hope you will be found there, too. Live specifically! Live definitively! One churchman said to another the other day. Why are you always sticking your neck out? Why don't you play safe? That is gottlng to be quite a philosophy, my friend, even in the church, but don't live under that kind of philosophy. Play safe and stick your neck out sometimes. I-dentify yourself with a cause: that is the only way you will rave our soul, and if it is a good cause, ultimately on that road you will meet God. and you will meet Christ, and you will find salvation. The world is yours! But iinally, put soul into your work and into your life! Strain at the harness! For success in life is perhaps 25 percent technique and 75 percent spirit. I thank God for the spirit I see in your faces tonight. Let's go somewhero for Godl A group of people walking along a crooked stroet in a European city saw one of their church members moving out of the cellar and they said. Mother, are you moving after all these years?” And she said. Yes, you can't hear George Matheson preach Sunday after Sunday and live in the cellar.” What a beautiful testimony! Mombors of the graduating class, llvo with such a soul and such a spirit that people move out of political cellars, out of moral collars and out of spiritual cellars up the high levels whero God is and spirits live and move and breathe with strongth. Live with a soul! All last night through the long hours of tho night I sat holding the flickering pulse of one of my deaTest friends on this earth. Dr. C. M. Pohl, one of our members in the Austin Covenant Church. I doubt very much if he Is in this world at this time. I shall nevor forget tho lesson he taught me ono morning. For many weeks he had attended a very sick man who lived in a dingy little house across tho alley from where he lived. He never sent a bill and it wouldn't be good for me to have the money that that man has refused to collect from people who noedod his services. I was called very early in the morning to come over to that dingy little room bocauso Mr. Nelson was dying.. I came into that room, openod the door and stood in the doorway, and looked at that unforgettable scene. The doctor's instruments were scattered about tho room. He couldn't use those instruments any more—ho was beyond the help of man. But the doctor was on his knees beside the bed of that poor, dying man praying that God would save his soul and receive him into glory. Well. I thought so often, the doctor might have waited with that until the preacher came, but thank God he didn't because then I would not have seen how possible it is to live with a soul in any profession of life; to give more than is asked of you. and to give it freely in Jesus' Name. Young people, look frankly and Inclusively at life! Live specifically, defineably, so that people know what you stand for. and put your soul into the cause which you represent under God and His Christ, for the world belongs to people with character. Jesus said. Blessed are tho raoek, for they shall inherit the earth”. Amen. you Miss Oberg, Office Secretary, for aid in securing historical information. Mr. Wilford, Reay Engraving Company Mr. Ward, Northern Gospel Publishing House Miss Mitlyng- Faculty Adviser of Publications Miss Johnson, Faculty Adviser for the 1939 Antler Mr. Erickson, Our Photographer Our Advertisers Go npltifie iti 6 If Rev. and Mrs. Joseph F. Francine M. 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Minnesota Compliments of THE MARTHA SOCIETY SALEM COVENANT CHURCH Minneapolis Compliments of a Friend CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION AT A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FORTY-NINTH YEAR BEGINS SEPTEMBER II. 1939 PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES—LIBERAL ARTS TERMINAL COURSES—CO-OPERATIVE PLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADVANTAGES CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE—HIGHLY ACCREDITED-LOW COST Writ lor further Information NORTH PARK COLLEGE Foster and Kedzie Avenues Chicago, Illinois a a In All Its Branches 3 Photography Miniatures Copying Framing Portraits a a a Carl O. Erickson Portrait Studios Your Gass Photographer « 171-173 E. Seventh St. ST. PAUL. MINN. McDivitt Funeral Home 2825 East Lake Street DRezel 3621 Minneapolis. Minn. Compliments of AL. STRANDINE QUALITY MEATS GRanvlUe 6552 2306 Central Ave. ELMWOOD CAFE GOODLUND Gertrude and Anna Stadlq FLORIST 1846 Central Avenue 2620 E. Lake St. DU. 4752 Granville 1867 Minneapolis Minneapolis. Minnesota £ WM. A. OLSON Complete Line of Fresh Groceries FRUITS. 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