Butler Community College - Grizzly Growl Yearbook (El Dorado, KS)

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During the first semester of the year 1229 teachers and Jucoites became interested in organ- izing the y.M.C.A. After a party plans were launched for the Y . The first sponsor of the organization was E. G. Dick, incidentally Mr. Dick still is one of the sponsors. The Y.M.C.A. is an organization for college men who are interested primarily in the develop- ment of Christian ideals and their application to the life of the college. Like all junior college organizations for the school year 1935-36, the Y.M.C.A. was unable to effectively carry out to a desirable degree the purposes of the organi- zation. Our meetings for this year were for the discussion of personal and social problems. The ministers of the city cooperated with us in our discussions and aided us greatly. Subjects discussed concered personal relations, social adjustments, and world peace. The lack of a regular meeting place, the diffi- culty in arranging a satisfactory meeting time — these made it difficult for the Y.M. to operate as efficiently as they would like. Their record, however, has been one of ususual achievement under the circumstances. The meetings for the past year, while not as well attended as was hoped were of the greatest interest to those who were always there. Meetings were, for the most part, devoted to the discussion of personal and social problems. Definite plans for the coming year are under way, with a view of bringing to the junior college men in the fall of 1936 an interesting and effective program. We are looking forward to a highly successful and active year for the y.M.C.A. The officers for this year are Bob Steiger president,- Kenneth Locke, vice-president; Allan Ayers, secretary-treasurer; Dean Walker, Mr. Dick, and Mr. Mossman, sponsors. B. Steiger, A. Ayers, K. Locke, J. Lowrance, L James, L James, B. VanMiddleswoerth.

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The Kansas Theta chapter of Phi Rho Pi national honorary forensic society, was organized in 1934 in the El Dorado Junior College. The chapter and the charter mem- bers were installed by the Kansas Delta chapter of the Hutchinson Jr. College. The membership has constantly increased from five in 1934 to ten in 1936. The purpose of Phi Rho Pi is well shown in the meaning of the Greek letters in its name. Phi — Phvatria, brotherhood; Rho- Rhetorecies, good speech Pi-Piethee, per- suasiveness. To advance social relations, to afford adequate expression of ability along lines of public speech, and to develop speaking ability — these are the objects of Phi Rho Pi. Phi Rho Pi enjoyed its most successful season this year, climaxing a successful DECLARMATION— ORATORY PHI RHO PI DEBATING SQUAD Men: Howard Be lew, Clark Owens Womens ' : Janet Courtright Juanita Rockwood L. W. Nixon Sponsor of Dramatics and Forensic Clubs. campaign with the winning of sixth place in the national debate tournament by Belew and Owens. Up to that time, Juco debaters had brought home three cups and a shield as prizes in other tournaments. The other team, composed of Courtright and Rockwood, failed to place. The season ' s activities were varied. The debators didn ' t fare so well at the South- western tournament in December, but in the next tournament, a Phi Rho Pi invita- tional meet at Hutchinson, the men ' s team was one of the three undefeated teams. At the St. Johns meet the men ' s team won second place. In the state meet they won third place. Officers of the Phi Rho Pi this year were Howard Belew, pres. Clark Owens, vice- pres.,- Jack Stoltz, treasurer,- L. W. Nixon, coach.

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The Y.W.C.A. opened the new school year with a get-acquainted party for all the girls of the college. The Sophomore girls took their Freshman little sisters , and everyone was so friendly that the most timid Freshman soon was right at home. Next of the red-letter activities on the Y.W. calendar came the state conference at lola. It was on this trip that seventeen girls took their memorable plunge into a muddy ditch, but in spite of the accident they brought back enthusiastic reports, and many are planning to go again next year. At Christmas time the Y. W., w ith the help of the Y.M., provided four families with Christmas baskets. In February the organization sponsored an all- school Leap Year party. The girls made the dates, took the boys to the party, and escorted them home,- the gir s had to act the part of perfect gentlemen for the whole evening. Everyone thought the party was one of the most successful of the year. During the year various interesting programs were held, and among the most entertaining were tarvel talks on Japan and Mexico, and a special program of music of various religions. The final affair will be the annual spring tea on May 8 for the senior girls of all Butler County high schools. The cabinet for the first semester was as fol- lows: President, Ruth Cresswell; Vice-President, June Owen,- Secretary, Eleine Wilson; Treas- urer, Evelyn Wilson,- Program chairman, Lucille Hower, Social chairman, Zelma Falkner,- Pub licity chairman, Elizabeth Amy Snodgrass,- Music chairman, June Speechly; Pianist, Janet Court- right. Sponsors were Miss Milford and Miss Wrestler. These changes were made second semester: Secretary, Dorothy Shelden,- Treasurer, Cheryl Strait; Program chairman, Alice Gfeller A. Gfeller, R. Creswell, J. Speechly, J. Courtright, E. Snodgrass, Z. Falconer, J. Owen, D. Shelden, C. Strait.