Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

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SiaiTia Cmicrcn Mu Siatna Tau Celta Officers President George Beste Vice Pr- ' ident Wilbert Scott Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Grier Historian Prof. C. G. Goodrich Faculty Adviser Dr. H. R. Beveridge A society for the recognition of scholarship and culture. This is the essence of Sigma Omi- cron Mu; its single aim and purpose. And, like those fortunate people who have earned the right to join, it succeeds splendidly in fulfilling this aim. The requirements in character, schol- arship and ability exceed those of the National honorary society, Phi Beta Kappa — to whose honored ranks the local chapter soon hopes to belong. Those juniors and seniors who have success- fully achieved the standards of the society are publicly recognized on Scholarship Day. This is held once each semester with an impressive ceremony and is distinguished by an outstanding speaker. At the same time the Kiwanis Schol- arship cups are awarded to the fraternity and sorority with the highest average for the pre- ceding semester. Scholarship day is climaxed with a banquet, honoring the new members and the freshmen who have made the honor roll. In addition to the active student members, the organization is composed of several faculty, Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi members. The members of Sigma Omicron Mu on the Monmouth campus typify the spirit of progress and culture which is their goal. As a group they exert an unobtrusive but powerful influence for intelligent, successful. Christian living. Officers President Dorothy Field Vice President Cleo Stephens Secretary Sarabelle McCleery Treasurer Ruth Wagner Program Chairman Evelyn Stice Social Chairman Evelyn Ruskin Faculty Adviser Dr. L. E. Robinson Rho Alpha of Sigma Tau Delta, the national professional English fraternity, was established on Monmouth campus in 1926. The three- fold purpose of this fraternity is: To promote the mastery of written expression, to encourage worthwhile reading, and to foster a spirit of fel- lowship among those specializing in the English language and literature. The society meets monthly at the homes of various members with an occasional dinner at Hawcock ' s. At all meetings original papers and reviews of current literature are presented by the members. Each year the organization sponsors a fresh- man contest to promote the art of creative writ- ing: awards for which are made at commence- ment time. The organization also contributes to the orig- inal program given by the Art and Literature division of the local chapter of American Asso- ciation of University Women. This year Sigma Tau Delta has planned to publish a magazine devoted to student compo- sitions. Such a publication, it is hoped, will foster creative writing. Membership in Sigma Tau Delta is limited to twenty-five majors and minors in English. Those students who have shown creative and critical ability, who have had articles published in school or home papers, and whose scholarship is above C are considered for membership. Admission is granted only to those who re- ceive a unanimous ballot. Page Twenty-thr

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SISHA CMICCON MD SieMA TAL DELTA SIGMA OMICRON MU Active Student Members — George Beste Margaret Grier Wilbur Lester David Turnbull Nancy Gillham Ruth Graham Isabel Bickett Eleanor Grigsby Paul Barnes Wilbert Scott Ralph Downing Lilias Robertson Harold McCleary Evelyn Stice Graham McMillan Robert Fernald Phi Beta Kappa Members — Prof. C. G. Goodrich Mrs. C. G. Goodrich Miss Mary Ross Potter Dr. H. M. Telford Dr. Garret Thiessen Miss Dorothy Donald Miss Eva M. Hanna Mrs. Charles E. Phelps Mrs. Robert Brainard Sigma Chi Members — Dr. F. W. Shepardson Dr. D. B. McMuUen Dr. T. H. McMichael Prof. Eva Louise Barr Dr. Alice Winbiglcr Prof. W. S. Haldeman Dr. H. R. Beveridge Mr. John Winbigler Dr. L. E. Robinson Faculty Members — SIGMA TAU DELTA Active Members — William Baird Paul Barnes Richard Burkhart Helen Campbell Geoi-ge Elliott Robert Fernald Dorothy Field Beatrice Hall Sarabelle McCleary Graham McMillan John Moffett Louise Pyle Evelyn Ruskin Marian Smith Cleo Stephens Evelyn Stice Ruth Wagner Robert Aldrich Charles Graftt Wayne Griffis Lorraine Laxson Glennard Lucas Loren Morey Charlene Porter Joe Sherrick Helen Wagner FACULTY and GRADUATE— Dr. L. E. Robinson Miss Eva Hanna Dr. Samuel Thompson Miss Mary E. Newcomb Miss Inez Hogue Mr. Harold Hermann Mrs. Richard Petrie Dr. T. H. McMichael Mr. W. M. Keck Mr. Louis Givens Page Twenty-two

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CAVELINGS ORACLE RAVELINGS STAFF Joe Sherrick Don Von Pein Ralph Downing Beatrice Hall Marian Smith George McConnell Raymond Murray Graham McMillan Ruth Wacfner Helen Campbell Evelyn Ruskin John Henderson John Moffett ORACLE STAFF William Thomas Marian Smith Cleo Stephens Betty Rubino George Elliott Richard Moody Helen Campbell Lou Senne Kenneth Baird Page Twenty-four