Edgerton High School - Edgertonian Yearbook (Edgerton, OH)

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THE ZENITH LITERARY SOCIETY Colors: Cardinal and Ivory. Motto: XVe learn by doing. OFFICERS. President ...................... Earl Chllcote Vice President. .... .... E lizabeth Butcher Secretary ...... ..... X Vayva Irish Treasurer. .... .... ' Verna Gabriel Critic ....... Pianist. ..... .... . Chorister .......... . . . . . ..... 'x Scageant-at-Arms. ....... . ........ jay Harris Program Committee-Betty Van Dusen, Fern XVines and Albertina Herman. Earl Chilcote Elizabeth Butcher VVayva Irish Verna Gabriel Mabel Smith jay Harris Echo Baker VVilma Kuehne Betty Van Dusen Fern VVines Albertina Herman Homer Houck Frances Bell Samuel Mowry Frances Gabriel Ileene Spake Cleon Steele Marjory Sharp VVesley Fisher Leo Dietsch Leafa Fisher Harold Krill Mary Durr Maurice Killingcr Cranston Poole Charles lViles XVilliam XVrinkle Cecil Bowersox Carma Miller Raymond Hilbert Magel Steele Gervasse Herman Thelma Nihart Russel Moore . . . . .Mabel Smyth . . . . .Echo Balccr Vilma Kuehne

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Since the High School has been divided into literary societies, no so- ciety has surpassed the Pi Tau Beta in rendering rhetorical programs. The object in dividing the school into two societies is to arouse friendly rivalry and school spirit. The society tries to make each program better than the preceding one, and to give better programs than its rival. It is the aim of each society to excel. The name, Pi Tau Beta, Let us consider these things, shows that the value of this work in school is appreciated. If these programs were considered more seriously, there would be fewer members failing to participate. This literary work should not be neglected, not only because of pleasure derived, but of benefit,-pleasure and instruction both to hearer and participant. Some splendid productions have been given by the members. The mu- sical numbers, both vocal and instrumental, are always well receivedg and Marvel Boos shows rare talent in her delivery of readings and pianologues. Pupils derive much benefit from original and historical work and debates. The Pi Tau Beta newspaper, written for each program. is a 'strong feature in original work. The editorials, poems, current events, jokes and material composing the paper require originality and thought. Humorous readings and recitations, some original stories, and jokes, add the spice of life to the programs. They are criticised, favorably or otherwise, by Pauline Mast, and the members are thus encouraged and shown ways of improvement. Although we have worked to make the Pi Tau Beta a success, we hope those following us will raise the standard. The programs have been good. but they can be improved. Debating, especially, can arouse greater enthu- siasm than it has this year. Debating clubs should be organized for pleas- ure and profit. Original work should be made prominent. Many pupils are wanting in self-confidence. They should be encouraged and made to feel that they are needed and capable of doing the required work. They cannot derive so much good from a daily recitation before classmates as they can by appearing before the school and friends. lt should be the aim of each individual member, and of the entire Pi Tau Beta Society, to do better work each year, for not failure but low aim is crime.

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After the society had chosen its name, a constitution was drawn up by a few members, ratified by the whole society., The motto, VVe Learn by Doing, was chosen, and also the colors, Cardinal and Ivory. - Up to date, the society has rendered five programs, which have been well attended by people of the town. These programs have been given in the afternoon and consisted of musical numbers, debates, readings, etc. For each program a paper has been edited by a few members, which usually consisted of editorials, current events, poetry, original stories, jokes, etc. Among the debates was a very interesting one: Resolved, That the author has been a greater benefit to mankind than the statesman. In this argument the allirniative, Frances Bell and Marjory Sharp, won, but never- theless the negative, Verna Gabriel and Fern Wlines, put up a very good discussion and showed much ability. The Zenith Society is fortunate in having the High School artist and cartoonist, Homer Houck, as a member. His work is always greatly appre- ciated. lVe also have several talented musicians which are a credit to the society. Nothing can better express our aim than our name, Zenith, and we have endeavored during the past months to live up to it, It has-not been for amusement alone that these programs have been given every four weeks, but for the beneht derived from them.