Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Pago Nino GlaM l and AdnusttitsuitUyn A classroom in 1913-1914. Instruction in the Day of Beginings. The Class of 1915

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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.

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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