Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

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■% «« y CACINETS STUDENT COUNCIL Y. M. C. A. CABINET James Marshall Edwin Fail-man Lawrence Pogue Howard Wylie Raymond Murray Ralph Downing? Donald Von Pein Daniel Whitmarsh Dr. Buchanan Y. W. C. A. CABINET Isabel Bickett Dorothy Field Merle Fidler Martha Randies Ruth Wapner Helen Campbelel Jane Paull Virg:inia Goodwin Nancy Gillham Eva Reid Margaret Wriffht Margaret Grier Eleanor Grigsby Ruth Graham Frances Mills Irene Newman Miss Hanna STUDENT COUNCIL Lowell McConne Bernard Bolon James Marshall William Scott Lawrence Pogue Wilbur Lester Paul Barnes Frank Hamilton Ray Walker Malcolm Laing Sam Akei-s Geoi-sre Elliott Dorothy Field Merle Fidler Allyene Norris Page Twenty

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Pan liellenic Ccuncil Interfraternity Council Officers President Nancy Gillham Vice President Flora Hauhart Secretary Eleanor Grigsby Treasurer Margaret Laxson The fraternity system, binding together in groups students with mutual interests and ideals, has become a very definite part of our higher educational institutions. In a spirit of cooper- ation and to more effectively advance the pur- poses for which they were founded, the various sororities of the country have provided a na- tional clearing house for inter-sorority prob- lems. The local Pan-Hellenic Council is affil- iated with this National Congress. In pursuing these aims, the Monmouth College Council holds regular monthly meetings and discusses questions of interest to the different groups. This organization links together the active chapters, alumnae, the National Pan-Hellenic Congress and the college administration. As an organization Pan-Hellenic has spon- sored a number of social events throughout the year. In October a tea was held at Hawcock ' s for all new women on the campus. In Febru- ary the Interfraternity Council was entertained at dinner in McMichael Home. A tea in honor of former dean of women. Miss Mary Ross Potter, was held in March. Pan-Hellenic Council has done much toward making life easier and less complex for Mon- mouth ' s freshman girls, and providing a help- ful, wholesome atmosphere for all the college women. Officers President Edward Barron Secretary Lawrence Pogue The Interfraternity Council is all that its name implies — a council for the discussion and solution of interfraternity problems. Com- posed of representatives from each of the three Monmouth fraternities, it unifies these differ- ent groups. It helps to promote a spirit of fel- lowship and good will on the campus. All of the various questions which come to its atten- tion are considered at the monthly meetings. Like all other human institutions, the Coun- cil is busier at some times than at others. One of its most active periods is during the first few weeks of school, when it directs the rushing of new members of the various fraternities. In collaboration with Dean Cleland it determines and enforces rules of conduct. Different days of the final week are allotted to each fraternity and for the last two days a period of quiet is ob- served. For some time a plan similar to Dr. Murray ' s popular exchange night has been practiced by the fraternities. Under the sponsorship of the Council some members of each group from time to time exchange meals with the other groups, thus widening the sphere of fellowship of each fraternity. Page Nineteen

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Cabinets Student Council Y. W. C. A. CABINET President Isabel Bickett Vice President Dorothy Field Secretary Merle Fidler Treasurer Martha Randies Religious Meetings Ruth Wagner Helen Campbell Girls ' Work Jane Paull Virginia Goodwin World Fellowship Nancy Gillham Program Eva Reid Music Margaret Wright Publicity Margaret Grier Social Eleanor Grigsby Ruth Graham Campus Service Frances Mills Irene Newman Sponsor Miss Hanna Y. M. C. A. CABINET President James Marshall Vice President Edwin Fairman Secretary Lawrence Pogue Treasurer Howard Wylie Campus Service Raymond Murray Community Service Ralph Downing Program Committee Donald Von Pein Boys ' Work Daniel Whitmarsh The Christian Associations are two of the oldest organized groups on Monmouth ' s cam- pus. Their leadership in spiritual and religious activities is invaluable. Their lively coopera- tion with every undertaking for the improve- ment of Monmouth College does much toward that end. Their interests are as numerous and varied as their opportunities to serve. Do you want to find a telephone number? — See the Y Red Book. Do you feel the need for a bit of religion? — Attend the Monday night C. C. A. Do you have an old book to sell? — Take it to the semi-annual Y. book sale. Do you desire an analysis of your capabilities and possibilities? — Take the Y. ' s vocational guid- ance test. Do you want to meet the faculty and upperclass students? — Attend the Y. M. and Y. W. reception. Do you feel grateful for the many fine speakers brought to the campus — Dr. Compton, Mr. Samuel, Rev. Schloereb and others? — Thank the Y. Officers President Paul Barnes Vice President Lowell McConnell Secretary AUyene Norris Treasurer James Marshall In the preamble of the Monmouth Student Association constitution the purpose of the organization is stated to be to further the spirit of unity and cooperation by bringing the stu- dents into one organized body to establish defi- nite relations between that body and the fac- ulty. This aim of cooperation between the student body and the administration and faculty has not been fully realized, but the significance of such a movement has been felt by the student body and its representatives. The Honesty Campaign which was started last year and suc- cessfully expanded this year is a definite step in that direction. The questionnaires on curricu- lum and teaching methods were also an attempt at closer relations between students and faculty. The Leap Year weekend is an example of what the student body can do in the line of social activity. These steps are small but indicate what can be done by a student government which will real- ize the place it might occupy in the affairs of the school. A student council made up of the intelligent, interested, aggressive leaders, such as have represented the student body this year, are a strong force in making a better Monmouth. It is up to the students to take an interest in keeping the activity and membership of the student council on a high level. Papre Twenty-t