McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

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Extra Curricidar o h O O P3 Okgaxizatioxs Philo Plato Clio Sigma Beta Rho Bachelors Alpha Mu Omega Kappa Theta Tau Beta Alpha .Mu Phi Lambda Tau French Club YAV.C.A. Y.AI.C.A. Women ' s Glee ' Club Men ' s Glee Club W.A.A. M Club Little Theatre Out-.State Club Athletics Football Basketball Track FkaTL ' RKS Snaps Calendar Dramatics AIa ' Oueen Football Queen W.A.A. Oueen

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PHILOSOPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Sl.ntJfii., -U. Shipp. I ' , r.rovf. C. Davis, C. ll.irlin, J. I M ' pit ' . H- Hnulhitt N I ini,, Scaled— C. C iniplK-ll. li. Williams. K. C.rithtl, A. SLhiiu-dakc. M . llutltT, H. Hortin. invaltL-r, V. Priu-tt. Poetically niimleil McKendrcans have often expressed the idea that if the trees on the campus could speak, they would have many interesting things to tell about the life at McKendree. One of the earliest recollections of these leafy sen- tinels would be the founding of the Philosophian literary society. This organiza- tion, which was founded one hundred years ago, is the oldest on the hill. Philo ' s record of achievement and success is almost as old as McKendree itself. The purpose of the society, as set forth by the charter members, is to encour- age literary achievement and debate. Programs are presented eacji Monday night, and open session is held once a month. These meetings offer valuable lit- erary and oratorical training for the members. Muring the past }ear the walls of I ' hilo Hall were redecorated. Panels and murals constituted a part of this redecoration. I ' hilo sponsored the group of pla s given b} ' the McKendree players in the chaiiel on ]- ebruary 24. Another project of the society, carried out for the first time this ear, is the sponsoring of the McCormick Oratorical Contest. The pur- pose of this contest is to promote the oratorical ability of the members of the so- ciety. This contest is a memorial to Glenn McCormick, who was killed in action during the World War. The Centennial Anniversary of Philo was celebrated by a banquet which was held on May 14th in Pearson ' s Hall,