Boys High School - Epitome Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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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.

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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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68 THE EPITOME Hi-Y' Club P7'6'Sidl771f--XVARREN Hess Vicc-President--PAUL Hass Secretary-HowARD I'IARTX-IAN T7'CG.YIH'C'1'-XIYERNE Swormz Clmplain-join: SCIIMUCKER During the past term the Hi-Y Club has enjoyed an unequalled success. This success has not only been confined to one branch of work, but to many. The Club has put the Hi-Y slogan, Clean Speech, Clean Living, Clean Athletics, Clean Scholarship, on a high plane by givng each one of them a part in every program. The programs which met with the greatest approval consisted of Open Forum discussions on various perplexing problems, led by the individual members of the Club. Not only did the members gain a great deal of knowledge through these programs, but they also became more accustomed to speaking in public. The social and recreational parts of the program were in no way overlooked. The annual I-lallowe'en party, which was held at Earlville, was a very great suc- cess, and so were the entertaining features which were offered at the close of each regular meeting. A basket ball team :ind a volley ball team have been successfully organized, and plans are under way for the organization of other teams. To the members of the Class of 1927 the Hi-Y Club extends its best wishes for their future success in whatever lines of endeavor they may pursue. Our comrades from ,27 Feb. have done much to make the Club a success, and it is with deepest regret that we see them leave our ranks. However, we also extend to them an earnest invitation to continue their interest in Hi-Y work and our Club and to attend the meetings whenever possible. I