Boys High School - Epitome Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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66 THE EPITOME Philomathean Literary Society Prcsideizit-jnisms IQICK, 31113 ' V'iC?-PT6Sid61'Lf-FENTON LAUCKS YWVECISNVE7'-lNIARSHALL HUEY, JR. Secretary-VVALDEMAR Scrrlzarizk Property lifdnv-NEXVIN HOLLINGER The Philomathean Literary Society, under the capable ,leadership of James Rick, 3rd, and the excellent supervision of Mr. Smythe, has completed a very suc- cessful season. The programs given at the meeting never grew monotonous, be- cause there was always a great variety. The .programs have included: Debates, open forums, extemporaneous speeches, talks, commercial and technical subjects, humorous recitations, and prepared orations. There h.as been an increase in membership this year. This, of course, is due to the splendid programs and untiring eiforts of the oflicers. The officers have worked diligently to improve the quality of the programs and increase the mem- bership. Their efforts have had a marked influence on the members. Wlien as- signed a topic, they prepared it carefully, and, as a consequence, delivered it well. No ship ever reaches its destination without a pilot. Mr. Smythe has caused the Philomathean ship to reach port. He has spent much of his time in attending meetings and giving suggestions for the betterment of the club. The members of the club owe him their heartfelt thanks. The superior quality of the Philos has enabled them to overpower their rivals, the Zelos, in the Alumni Oratorical Contest. The club will sufer a great set-back from graduation. Many of the faithful members belong to the Class of 1927 February. They have' done their part, and now we bid them goodby. VX-'e hope you have profited by and enjoyed the happy moments spent in Philo meetings.

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, THE EPITOMIG 65 Thespians President-JOHN B. HEILMAN Secretary-XVELLINGTON GOODMAN Vicc-President-BENNRTT HENDLEY Treasurer-CHARLES EGGERT Once more the curtain falls on another successful term for the Thespians. Although no plays were presented to the students this semester, much has been done in the modeling for bigger things next term. A thorough course in acting and play production was undertaken, and proved to elevate the society. The Thespiansj' a wide-awake dramatic club, has had a long uphill tight to reach its present standing in the school's activities. Several times it looked gloomy for the few Thespians that turned out for the meetings, but suddenly that cloak of gloominess was thrown aside and a new club was on its way to success. Now, under the leadership of Mr. Dech, our faithful faculty advisor, the club has a systemized meeting each week. Every week we learn something new in dramatics and several members demonstrate what they have learned. If one wishes to see a real meeting, conducted in order and also interesting, come to one of The Thespiansu meetings. XV ith the graduation of many of its members from school, The Thespiansn lose several leaders in the club. The club now has a fair standing. Keep it there and boost it with all the spirit that you have. New members come in as old mem- bers go out. each giving his bit. That is the spirit that will bring this club, to its purpose. Do not fear that you haven't ability. Come to the club and you will probably surprise yourself. - The school, as a whole, has not heard from The Thespians' this term, but we have something in store for the school. just come out to the meetings and be proud to say, I belong to 'The Thespians'

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THE EPITOME 67 Zelosophic Literary Society A P7'C.S l'd67Lf-SYDNEY S. ABELS I!iC9-P1'8S'id81'lf-HARRY XVEIL Treasurer-FRED. M. MILLER 5'ecrez'ary-BEN CLODER Reporter-ToM REEDY The Zelos have just completed an unusually successful year from the stand- point of both attendance and program presentation. The school term was started with an enrollment of 'four fellows, remaining from the previous year. At the present time our books carry a membership of sixty. Our attendance at each meeting averages forty-five. There must be a reason for such a remarkable im- provement. There is. The Program Committee has presented many unique programs, profuse with humor as well as gravity. Several of the programs have been the talk of the school, including our famous Liars' Contest and our Baby Day. The Zelo Bulletin Board, conducted by the Program Committee, has always been a source both of amusement and- interest. The sincere co-operation of every Zelo has made a rapid stride in reputation possible. The billing of a member on the program indicated that the member would be present, and would not, as of old, seek the shelter of his proctor room on the hectic day. The Zelos have given attention to all fields of literary work, excluding pos- sibly the drama. We, however, anticipate a play to be presented early next term. Debating, declamations, extemporaneous speeches, dialogue and story-telling have been presented before the club members. It was truly an amazingly successful session, contrasted with the showing of the previous years. Much credit it due to Mr. Fink, head of the English Department, who is our faculty advisor. His interesting talks were always thoroughly enjoyed by the club. The Zelos are but waiting the on coming term to even surpass their envious record.