Cottey College - Sphinx Yearbook (Nevada, MO)

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14 . ' held a round-table discussion on the effects of the election on various problems of the country. The group was led bv Donna Eubanlt. who is the president of the organization. MODERN LANGUAGE CLUB The Modern Language Club. sponsored by Mrs. Tyson. has had both an interesting and an educational year, Toni Latham and Carolvn Roberson planned programs featuring slide lectures on Spanish and French arts. plays by French and Spanish authors. the annual Mexican Christmas celebration with Pinata as the center of attraction, and a musical program. Wanda Groce. president. reports a successful year for the Modern Language Club. SECRETARIAL CLUB The Cottev Secretarial Club gives the aspiring secretary a chance to put her newly learned theories into prac- tice. This club. composed only of secretarial students. put on one of the year's most interesting and educational assemblies. The goal of each member of the Secretarial Club is to become a member of Alpha Pi Epsilon. the national secretarial honor societv. Barbara liranls as president and Mrs. Tolle as sponsor have lcd the club in one of its most successful years, NEVADA CLUB The Nevada Club began their vear bv giving a tea for the new students At various times during the year they went to the Cabin for overnight parties. Although there was not so much to do this year. the club reports good cooperation among its members. The Nevada Club dttlers form other clubs in that it excludes all but town students. who automatically become mem- bers when they enroll in Cottey. Because the girls were together so much of the time. they found it unnecessary to call meetings except for special occasions. This vear's officers were president, Betty .lo Dicks for the nrst semester and Thelma Rowland for the second: vice-president, Norma Heathman: steretarv-treasurer. Anna Marie Smith: and athletic representative. Dottie Poole. DELTA PSI OMEGA Delta Psi Omega. the national honorary dramatics fraternity. is the goal of all Cottev's would-be dramatists. At almost any time. one can see girls mumbling lines. painting or scraping Hats. and dragging furniture around the stage. working for the thirtv-tive stage hours and fifteen acting hours that are the requirements for entrance. The organi7ation is under the leadership of Toni Latham. president. and Dr. Troesch. advisor, New mem- bers were initiated in April. The traditional ceremony was held after each candidate had given a demonstration of her dramatic abilitv. Afterwards refreshments were served in the Speech Room by the old members of Delta Psi. DRAMATICS CLUB Cottev's Dramatics Club. under the leadership of Toni Latham and Dr. Troesch. president and advisor. respec- tivelv. has led a busy lite this year. Among its projects have been three childrens plays. The Little Princess . Master Sltylarlsf and The Emperor's New Clothes p various one-act plays. given after formals and other special events. and participation in Cottey Community Theatre plays. The organwation is not only a source of entertainment for those who may call on it to perform. but it is a proving ground for those who aspire to fame in this line. XVhether the girls are serious in their dramatic ambitions or not. all are agreed that the Club provides good fun and good fellowship. GLIQE CLUB The presentation of Hansel and Gretel bv the Glee Club. under the direction of Miss Holding. was one of the most outstanding musical events of the year, Another beautiful memory provided by the Glee Club is that of the Christmas Vespers program. with the girls in the white and red vestments. singing by candlelight. The final appearance of the Glee Club will be on Baccaleaureate Sundav. when thev follow the Cottey tradition and sing the inspiring Gallia . Barbara Lranls. who is often the soprano soloist. is president of the organization. ORCHESTRA The assembly program played by the orchestra in March was indeed a revelation to many Cottey students. who had not realized that such a promising organi7ation was within their midst. The orchestra began the

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14 . ,conlinuecf coco couucisir kVhat's new at Cottey? The Co-Co Comment knows! This campus paper put out by the .lunrors has proved that the Co-Co has the news. Two candidates for editor of the Comment were elected last fall by the Student Council. The Student Body then voted and Jacqtrelyn Tole was elected. XVe always looked forward to the gossip. fashion parades. and XVho's XVho columns of the Co-Co. Thanks to Jacque and her staff. the Co-Co Comment has been one of Cottey's big successes this year BUIIETIN Under the capable editorship of Beverly Xklitham Ifdelblute. the Cottey Bulletin for l'H-I--I5 has been com' pletely remodeled. It now is issued in the form of a twelve page maga7ine. four times yearly. The change gives to the writers more opportunities for development of their writing abilities. and to the readers a more attractive and interesting Bulletin. Beverly. chosen by last year's editor and the Bulletin advisor. Miss Mitchell. selected as assistant editors Betty Ausman and Barbara Lagerstedt. of the junior class. Y. NV. C. A. NVar activities have almost filled the calendar of the Y. XV. C. A this year. Their projects include making carol and cartoon books. crocheting an afghan. and collecting and erasing books for servicemen: collecting waste paper: and donating generously to Red Cross and XVar Chest drives. Outstanding speakers have contributed much to meetings of extreme interest and value. Dr. I.eah Yoflie, wearing a native costume. spoke on Palestine at the Y's Christmas party. At another meeting. Chaplain Miller of Camp Clark told about the religions of the war prisoners there. The officers of the Y. XV, C. A. are Gene kVild. president. Georgia Dunmire. vice-president: and Nan Shelton. SCCICIAIY and treasurer, Doctor Ewers. the faculty sponsor. has given generously of her time and energy to make the year a highly successful one for the Y. XV. C. A. PHI THIITA KAPPA The golden key of Phi Theta Kappa stands as a challenge to all Cottey students, The organization is the National Junior College Honorary Scholastic Society. of which Cotteyis Epsilon chapter is a part To be eligible a girl must have an S average and rank rn the ripper ten per cent of her class. Candidates are passed by the faculty and the old members on the basis of moral character and qualities of citizenship. Each semester invitations are extended to the newly-elected girls. Soon afterwards they are initiated and feted at a banquet by the old members. The oflicers of the organiyatron are Grace Post. prssrdentz Rosemary Reeves. vice-president: and Ruth Moore. secretary and treasurer. HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Club. one of the newer organizations at Corley. has been most active this year Pic- nrcs. with food Hcooked up by the aspiring home-makers. participation in making of Red Cross afghans. and presenting of an assembly program are a few of the mann' .incl varied events on the Home fic--nonircs calendar The president of the club is Lenore Douglas of th: senzor class lylrss Thompson is the faculty advisor. Their capable leadership has made the year a successful one lor the Home Economics Clrrb I. R C This year. more than ever before. the International Relations Club has meant a great deal In its members lwho call themselves the Irksul. The problems of th: post-war world. when those who are students today will take oyer the government of the world. have all been thoroughly discussed and thrashed over by the I. R. C.. under the very capable leadership of Miss Heaton. The girls leave each meeting with a deeper understanding and a stronger feeling of responsibility about their share in that world of tomorrow. On election day. in November. the I. R. C. conducted a straw Vote among the students and faculty which turned out to be far from representative of the country. At the assembly program on that same day. th: I R. C

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program with The Star-Spangled Banner : played, among others. March Slav , Dance of the Reed-l7lutes , and Chinese Dance by Tschaikowskv. and Themes from RachmaninoH's Concerto No. ll. As in previous years. the orchestra also presented a full length concert in the spring. lt was given in P li. O. parlors after a formal dinner honoring the orchestra members. XVanda Groce. principal violinist. is president of the organization. CHOIR One of the musical groups at Cottey most deserving of the praise and gratitude of the student body is the choir that provides music for our Thursday chapels. It is made up of nine lovely voices. perfectly blended together. Miss Mary Lou Holding directs the choir. and Grace Post plays the organ accompaniments. One special number by the choir is a part of each chapel service. as are the hymns and benedictions. that give beauty and reverence and make chapel a true retreat from the worries of a school week. C CLUB The Cottey athlete's goal is membership in the C Club. To possess one of the coveted yellow C'S . a girl must have acquired 450 points by participating in the various sports-hockey. volleyball. basketball. baseball. and individual sports. She is also able to add more DOIHIS to her list by going in training . a more or less desirable feature of the athletic program. After earning her place in the C Club. this athlete aims for her star by earning 450 more points. thereby gaining the highest possible achievement in athletics at Cottey. ATHLETIC BOARD The Athletic Board. with Mary Crothers as president. saw Cottey athletics become more and more popular as the year progressed. Many girls were out for hockey and gradually the number grew as each new sport was presented. The Board composed of seven members. five seniors and two juniors. under the supervision of Miss Harrison. the Physical Education director. sponsored the traditional lkflidfklsfinter banquet in January, Although the board was unable to arrange any games with another school. the season has been one of the most successful for Cottey athletes. SXVIMMINC CLUB You might have thought that we had had an epidemic of hair washings, when. earlier in the year. girls, with hair stringing down their backs. were seen on the campus. But no. it was just the candidates for Swimming Club after they had finished their entrance examinations. Fifteen new girls were enrolled this year making a total of twenty-seven members. The Swimming Club. Linder the direction of .lane Ann Skinner. has sponsored some of those exciting splash parties during the year. From the group are chosen lite guards to watch over the less talented but enthusiastic swimmers. Although the Swimming Club has had some trouble finding the proper meeting time. it has always managed to get some hour to furnish that badly needed relaxation. so welcome during a week of studies. HOCKEY Hockey. this year, saw an enthusiastic bunch of girls coming out . One of the biggest seasons was topped off with the annual Mag-Em game on Thanksgiving day. The score was close but the fims were victors The Seniors took the honors in their game with the Juniors. Perhaps hockey left its mark on a lot of girls. but it was worth it . VOLLEY BALL The volley ball season for the year was a big success. Much excitement centered around the Mag-Em and Junior-Senior games. The Juniors had their first victorious game against the Seniors in this sport, and the Ems walked off with another victory to add to their list. An added attraction this year was the Senior-Faculty game. one of the funniest and most exciting of the season. The Seniors finally won after a threevgame struggle. These activities will not be forgotten by Cottey girls. They will mean something to them all the rest ol their lives.