Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

(Lht Alalia Irta ICitrrarg f^nrtPtij ■ ' HE pioneer literary society of the college was organized in 1868 and T^ christened Alpha Beta. The founders wrought well ; the members have ^ been faithful to theii trust, and the proud name Alpha Beta has always stood for all that is highest in literary training. The Alpha Beta society numbers among its members many of the best students in the college. Among the gi ' aduate members are a congi ' essman ; a director of the experiment sta- tion of the Kansas State Agi ' icultural College and the professor of horticulture in a western agricultural college; the professor of paleontology at the University of Chicago; the dean of women at Purdue; the editor of one of the leading western farm papers; an army officer, and hundreds of others who occupy positions of im- portance. The graduates believe that much of their success in life was made possible by the training they received in their literary society during their college career. During the past year the society has been progi ' essing rapidly and the quality of work has steadily improved. The programs are interesting and instructive. The members always look forward to the nights of meeting as the best of the week. The social gatherings of the society are numerous and include formal banquets, hay-rack rides, gipsy parties, the annual Christmas " kid " party, and an annual country picnic given at Commencement in honor of the graduating Alpha Betas. Visitors are always impressed by the spirit of earnest endeavor, co-operation, and good fellowship apparent in all the phases of the society work. " The past, bright with glory, is work well done; Hope lights the future with tasks begun. Honest endeavor is honor won — This be thy motto, Alpha Beta! " When in the waning of life ' s brief day Earth and its beauties shall fade away. One tender memory will cling for aye ' Twill be of thee, dear Alpha Beta! " Lente serf certe progredimvr.