Notorious campus prankster Herman Bubbert visited President Perry White’s office during the overnight hours, and redecorated his office. As Dr. White put it: “I’ve been foiled.”
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In a chemistry class being taught by Professor Ron Rich, around 1953, several students arrived one morning to find that someone had written on the blackboard: “All classes will be dismissed today.” Knowing it to be a prank, they sat … Continue reading
Stuck in the president’s office
How did the Stuco president get trapped inside Doug Penner’s office?
Ad Building turns into toboggan run
Sometime during the weekend of Jan. 20-21, 2007, following a six-inch snowfall, Herman Bubbert reappeared on campus after a long absence. With the help of some students, he built a toboggan run on the Ad Building steps in time to … Continue reading
“Teacher is a Fool”
This photo from 1914 may be the only evidence that Herman Bubbert’s grandfather also went to Bethel. Does anyone remember their own grandfather talking about this prank? Continue reading