Emory and Henry College - Sphinx Yearbook (Emory, VA)

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ALETHI AN LITERARY SOCIETY The oldest traditions of the college have their roots in the halls of the literary societies. The grand old halls have echoed for over a hundred years with serious and light attempts at promoting the fine art of public speaking. The two societies for men were established in 1838. The HERMESI AN LITERARY SOCIETY Calliopean Society was the first by several months. The women's societies were established on the campus in the late I920's. In the early days of the college emphasis on public speak- ing was strong and the literary societies trained young men Fir Row, Loft to Right: Miriam Ma c f a r Ian , Nancy Saunders, Jo Ann Guthrie. Charlotto Ed- words. Botto Harding, Betty Boyd, Martha Kiser, Second Row: Karen Roncqar, Ann Ehlshloger. Lee Powell. Candy Dilliard. Judy Graham. first Row. Left to Right: James Wriqht James Catron. Grove Teates. John Hendricks. Frank Clayton Georae Arm- b'ister. Second Row: Rov B'eke, John Hiqh- f Jim Givens. Third Row: Bob Powell. Tom Gentry. B II Loose Fred Hale. Cloude Dean. Frank Bormon.

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RADIO CLUB First Row. Loft to Right: Ruth St Iwoi Sa'an Martin. Judy ’tn r.. Ruis Clon-i. Botty Barnos. Joy Woodruff. Caroio Robinson, Jim Marion, Haske'I Fox. Second Row: Denny Drumwright, 8ob Stanley. Joe Bun, John Coq- hill. Larry Brown. Milo Forn. Gii Kotron. Jim Silliman. John Hiqhfill. Third Row: Vernon Hicls. Ed Tom nson j ,,ii So-- de B Jeff, Dava Crandall Scott Crowdor. Not Picturod: Ron .'ean. Station Managor. Transmitting to the entire community of Emory with its major service to the campus. Radio Station WGLG broad- casts from a studio on the ground floor of Wiley Hall. Self-sufficient on advertising contracts and a minimum alloca- tion from the student government, the station provides news, music, weather, and a campus calendar to the student body. The station provides continuous programming 24 hours prior to a holiday to count down. Management is com- pletely in the hands of students. CAMPUS POLITICS The backbone of the campus student government is to be found in the political-party structure which prevails. Candi- dates are nominated and supported by their respective parties. Each party functions in ways similar to that of the parties which control our national elections. it is the duty of the political party to inform the electorate, provide candidates and encourage student legislation. The two-party system on our campus is strong. INDEPENDENTS and GAYLORDS struggle for control of the student legisla- ture and the executive branch of the government. Each party is organized as a caucus and endeavors to fulfill student wishes in areas of campus government. 117

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Left to Right: Bi o Woodward. Joan Brown Bov Lainq. Prlicilla Lord. Gusta Messer, Sherry Amidon. Annette Mac- Donald. Left to Right. First Row: Bill Hubbard, Ed Tom- linson, BUI Still. Bob Soencor. Wilmor Davis. Dave HedricL. Glynn Bauqher. Jim Jaclson HasVell Fox. Second Row: Larry Dye, Lee Pemberton. James War- den, Bill Burnett, Bill Micou. THALIAN LITERARY SOCIETY who would later serve as ministers, lawyers, politicians, teachers, and doctors. The societies provided not only train- ing but social life. The annual debates provided a full day of activities culminating in the announcement of the winner. Young ladies from girls' schools in the area would arrive on CALLIOPE AN LITERARY SOCIETY the campus to support their favorite society. Today the aura of the nineteenth century has gone from the halls of the literary societies, but the tradition is still carried on. providing a place for friends to meet and learn the proud arts of public speaking and debate. 119