Catholic Central High School - Banner Yearbook (Fort Madison, IA)

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Urganizations The Catholic Central High School boasts of four active Literary Societiesg Newman Literary Society, Longfellow Literary So- ciety, Edgar A. Guest Literary Club, and Joyce Kilmer Literary Association. Clubs in the respective departments of Spanish, Latin, Science, Home Economics, and Dra- matics are well represented and duly sup- f ported. ' The Literary Societies are of great value to the students and have a two-fold pur- A' CARNEGIE pose, namely, to cultivate a taste for read- ing better literature, and to develop a desire for correct expression of thought. The regular meetings, held every month strictly according to parliamentary law, afford an occasion for debates, original programs. and discussions of a literary nature. Programs are valuable aids in training the members to speak with poise and calm assurance before the public, besides creating a real school spirit and developing the qualities necessary for successful social intercourse. The Senior Spanish Students under the guidance of Sister Mary Clara have organized one of the most active clubs of the school, the Senior Spanish Spar- tans. This society carries on all its business and programs in Spanish, which af- fords wonderful opportunity for practical application of theory. Interesting reports concerning Spain and its inhabitants are presented. The Latin Club, composed of members of the various Latin classes, sponsors similar meetings. The most distinguished presentation given by this society was a Latin play by the members under the direction of Sister Mary Emmanuel, at a meeting of the Parent-Teachers' Association. Members of the four science classes, directed by Sister Mary Olivet, com- pose, the Science Club, which aims to demonstrate and explain many principles of interest which are not included in the regular classes. These demonstrations are given for the Parent-Teachers' Association, and also for the benefit of the stu- dents in general. The Home Economics Club is composed of the students of the Domestic Art and Science Departments. It is they who prepare tempting dishes on rainy days for all who wish to partake of their luncheon at school. They have also net- ted neat little sums for the Banner by doughnut sales, etc. Every student displaying love, interest, and talent for dramatic work is qualified for membership in the High-School Dramatic Club, whose work in the past year has been excellently carried out. In June, I927, the Alumni Association of the Catholic Central High School was definitely organized. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month, the principal aim of which is to stimulate interest in the progress of the Catholic Central High School. -ROBERT WILLIAMS '28. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT

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ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN