St Olaf College - Viking Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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in IoNAT1Us BJORLEE. Tall in body and tall in miata. This tall and serious looking young man hails from the good old Hawkeye state. After having completed the North- wood High School he enrolled as a member of the ,OQ class at St. Olaf. Bjorlee is an all-around college man, but above all a thorough student. He is a Firm believer in the proverb that what is worth doing at all, is worth doing well. Ignatius is prominent in all student organizations. He has served as literary editor of The R4fe5.renger and is at present president of our class and editor-in-chief of THE VIKING. He is also a strong member of the track team. His ,willingness to be of help to others, his frankness and cheerfulness, have won for him a host of friends. ALFRED CHRISTOPHERSON. Wisely and slow,-they stmuble that run fast. Chris is perhaps the most punctual member of the clan. In his work he is as regular as a clock. He has no favorite study, but masters all alike. His electives are chosen with a view of getting a broad education, and he is one of the scien- tific students that chose to grapple with Greek. Classwork receives most of his attention, although he is much interested in the violin and the literary societies. Once your friend, he is considerate and true. He is extremely modest and possesses an exacting conscience. Not anticipating a political career, he is not apt to go stump-speaking, but will most likely devote his future years to teaching philosophical subjects. ' A LUcAs G. ENGELSTAD. 1 Hzgh aims form high characters, and great objects brmg out J great minds. Rome had her Fathers, the Iunior Class has hers. Among these Lucas holds a position of honor, having been an active participant in the class doings since 1901, at which time he left the services of the First National Bank of Slayton, Minn. His character is well represented by the Y. M. C. A. symbol, the triangle. The physical, or athletic, qualification is ful- nlled by his prominence both in the undertakings of the Ath- letic Union and in the class teams. That he meets the moral requirement is shown by his activity in the various religious organizations. The mental significance of the triangle is sub- stantiated most strongly by his ability as a prohibition orator in the capacity of which he has twice represented the school. Lucas deserves to be considered one of the all-around well- developed members of the Class of 709.

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THE JUNIGR We funiors, thirty-five are all in Some fat, some slim, some short, Tho varied we in stature be S0 S azz, me ta Weire all in spirit bliihe and free. A. O. ANDERSON, f'He who 1'z11z.s may read. ' Wheii Andy,' came hither last year and was elected track- team captain, the Hteaml' immediately assumed a tangible and vigorous existence. He brought with him a reputation for excellence in .track and basket ball worlc, both at the Sioux City High School and at Chicago University. This reputation he has maintained, for in both these lines of sport he is among the most prominent. In the sphere of music Alfred holds the responsible position of Glee Club director, In literary work he is likewise not to be found on the rear benches, having last year acquitted himself very creditably in the preliminary state oratorical contest. Besides all this Andy has a win- ning personality, is a faithful society worker, and, above all, possesses a goodly portion of that great quality, perseverance. I-IL JOHN ASLAKSON. One today is worth two lf0H'L07'1'0'ZU5.u Ponto is one of our youngest members, yet one of the most prominent. ln his literary society, the Alpha Beta Chi, he is a valuable man both for his debating ability and general interest. The VIKING certainly could not get a better man as associate advertising manager, and what would Aluminum be without him? Always busy and not afraid to use a little midnight oil in order to finish a piece of work, he is, however, by no means a grind His interest, whether in sports or class work, is keen and his integrity to be relied upon. All in all our Ponto is a good fellow, a true friend, and a loyal student.

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R, , SIGFRED ENGH. No one knows what he can do until he tries. The class of ,OQ is exceedingly fortunate in having this youth as one of its members. Sig is a favorite among his classmates as he possesses a genial humor and unvarying cheer- fulness which are both pleasing and contagious. He is an ac- tive participant in all student enterprises, and an earnest and conscientious worker who meets with success in all his en- deavors. In class work his chief interest centers on biology. Music appeals to him in a marked degree as he is a cornet soloist in the band and also a star member of the Junior Octet. At present he is editor of the local department of our Mes- senger and is also a prohcient artist as his work in the VIKING testifies. He is an able young man with a bright future lying before him. CARL FARSETH. The man who is fond of books is a nzan of lofty thought, and of elevated opinions. Although of a modest and retiring disposition, Carl hy no means wants energy. Endowed with a great capacity for work, he has as a student won the esteem of all for his con- scientiousness and thoroughness. Although mainly interested in the classics, Greek and Latin holding no terrors for him, he has also a knack for the sciences. He is also of a keen lit- erary mind, original and freshg the mysteries and intricacies of Ibsen have always been peculiarly fascinating to him. He is an active member of two college societies, where he reveals himself to be a clear and logical thinker. Having neglected athletics heretofore, he has now begun playing tennis and in a way which shdws that he intends to make up for lost time. HARALD FARSETH. The eznbodiinent of perpetual motion. From the Madison Normal School to the 'Wittenberg High School, and from that institution to the academy at St. Olaf, marks the stepping stones by which Harald ascended into the ranks of the Class of 709. Across his beaming countenance is tatooed the word Haggressive, a striking characteristic of his attitude toward whatever he undertakes. Those who recall his short athletic career remember him as a fast one while he lastedg others have had occasion to know that he does honor to the name student, some think of him as a Knight of the Tray as associated with the dining-hallg while many connect him with his favorite expression, Going into oratory F In whatever light he is seen, cheerfulness and diligence pre- dominate.