Buckhannon High School - Rhododendron Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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I .IQ K 'Che Rhododendron l924 1 , , 1 - Fiflamifiefily 92063097 Z , , i PHILOMATHEAN MOTTO- Life without Literature is death. :fXC' VTX ' HE Philomathean Literary Society stands for the very best in Literature. Much of the talent in school is found in this society of the lovers of learning, for its ranks are filled with readers, pianists, violinists, and orators. Not only does Philomathean endeavor to cultivate popular talent but she searches among her members for dormant genius, and 9- many have been the shy students who have found their power and blos- somed out, encouraged by the friendly help of this Literary Society. rg Q?'l X 'C r' The programs are made up of orations, speeches, music, amusing readings and sometimes a short play or a talk by some eminent person of the town or an alumnus. These seem to work well together and to please, for variety is the spice of life. Anyone coming into our school will do well to affiliate himself with this society. I64l

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shes eg, H+ I I5 'Che 'Rhododendron 1 924 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS .f , -f F. Cercle Francais was organized by French II students of the l92 3-24 classes which consisted originally of ten. A if' l All who had completed one year of French with a standard grade were allowed to join.' Invitations were sent to all who were eligible and were later initiated into the club, swelling its membership 'ff N A to twenty. The name chosen was Le Cercle Francais and its aim Better French. The club meets twice a month. The business, games and much of the conversation are carried on in French. At each meeting, Le Petit Journal, a French paper, is presented in topic by X its members. 'Besides its regular meetings Le Cercle Francais goes out for picnics, hikes and other 'D good times. we Qi If-,.-Jkt-gliig l so r---- -tri i Q l63l Q

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