North Dakota State College of Science - Agawasie Yearbook (Wahpeton, ND)

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The Orchestra met a few times for practice during the first weeks in February and was under the direction of Mr. Franklin J. Rice of Staples, Minn. However, the interest lagged and only a few meetings for practice were held, when the efforts to have an orchestra were given up till the first of April, when Professors Halsey and Forkner took charge. Twelve students took up the orchestral work with enthusiasm and earnestness, and the organization soon became a credit to the School. Altho some of the members were amateurs, they progressed rapidly. Mildred Smith and Anthony Mcucr volunteered to play drums in spite of the fact that they had had no training along this line. Under the direction of Professor Halsey, they soon became quite proficient. The Orchestra not only furnished music for Assembly and School programs, but also for the Commencement Exercises. The following are members of the orchestra: Piano Miss Forkner and Hazel Burn son. Violin Cecelia Berndt. Isabel Olson, Marian Barger, and Ernest Haugen. Cornet Frank Bonga and dayman l.arson. Clarinet Conrad Ness and Vernon Nelson. Trombone Harry Bohn. Drums Mildred Smith and Anthony Meuer. PACK TWENTY SEVEN

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The Student Cabinet Sometime during the first of December, 1920, President Brickcr invited a few students into his office and explained to them the plan for a Student Cabinet. The purpose of the cabinet is to afford an avenue thru which the President of the School may keep in closer touch with the desires and asperations of the student body, and thru the Cabinet keep the student body better informed as to the administrative policy of the School. The President also explained that the Cabinet might become the medium, at a later date, for a plan of student self government with appropriate responsibilities. The students who consulted with the President on the subject approved heartily of the plan, and the following lirst six students were appointed as members, and later—Jan. 5. 1920—the last four students were appointed as members of The President's Student Cabinet. Helen llairc Adelaide Burnson Olga Polstad Cecelia Bcrndt Michael Peterson Conrad Ness Lester Landes Francis Thompson Frank Stone Stella Smith It soon developed that there was a real place for the Cabinet in the affairs of the School. Social affairs of the student body, as, a School party, a dance, a skating party, start with the favorable action of the Cabinet, either originated by the Cabinet or suggested to it. Then the matter is referred to the Deans. If the proposed affair also receives the approval of the Deans, they at once appoint a committee of students to arrange for and have charge of the proposed social function. Other matters of general School and student interest may come before the Cabinet, where these things arc discussed with the President of the School. »»ACK TWKNTV-SIX

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Science School Chorus During the second week of school the Science School Chorus was organized by Miss Dennis and the following officers were elected: President Luella Olson, Secretary Helen llaire, Miss Coifing played the accompanim nts. There was a gratifying large attendance of both boys and girls. Everyone seemed to be interested and very enthusiastic and the future of the chorus looked rosy and promising. After Christmas the boys dropped out so the chorus was reorganized for the girls alone. A number of good women's choruses were obtained, and the girls, under the supervision of Miss Dennis, worked up several very pretty numbers. Hazel Burnson played the accompaniments at the piano. The Triple-S Literary Society had n meetings during the first part of the year. However, meetings were begun in March, and, as all students are members and all are expected to appear on the program, a few good literary programs were presented. The exercises of the Society were presented at the regular School Assembly on alternate weeks. The officers for this year are: President, Mildred Smith; Secretary, Hazel Burnson; Treasurer, Frances Lawson; Misses Davis and Baker are the Faculty Advisors. On October 5th. 1920, Miss Francis Perry, Secretary of the North Central Field Committee of the Y. W. C. A., came from Minneapolis to help us organize our Y. V. C. A. While she was with us, those of the Y. W. C. A. of 1919-20 who had returned, gave an informal tea in her honor and in honor of Miss Hall, who was here for the purpose of organizing a Y. W. C. A. at the Indian School. Both Miss Perry and Miss Hall gave us interesting talks, telling us about other Young Womens’ Christian Associations and the conference at Lake Okabojii. Punch was served by Miss Helen llaire. On October 6th we organized. The following were elected officers: The Chairmen of the various committees were also elected at this time. On November 6th, the first regular meeting was called for the purpose of observing “China Day,’’ at which a good program was rendered. Other meetings were held: an informal meeting December 7; a “Thrift meeting January 4th; and a “Kid” meeting January 9, at which time the girls came attired as “Kids”. The final meeting occured Feb. 3. Miss Adelaide Burnson President. Miss Cecelia Berndt Vice-President. Miss Mildred Smith Miss Helen llaire— .Secretary. Treasurer. PAGO TWENTY-EIGHT