Grand Island College - Islander Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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The Classical Language Club Shortly after the first of the year the students in the Latin and Greek departments, at the suggestion of Prof. McDonald, organized the Classical Language Club. At the first meeting Mary Boxwell was elected president, with Effa Rudge as vice-president and Harold Eisele as secre- tary and treasurer. Prof. McDonald is sponsor of the club, assisted by Prof. Miller. The Classical Language Club was organized for the purpose of en- couraging a larger enrollment in the classical language department and to arouse greater interest in the work of the department. The study of clas- sical languages is increasing in popularity at Grand Island College and it has been necessary to add courses this year to meet the requests of the students desiring advanced work. This g1'oWing interest was felt ample reason to justify the organization of a club devoted to the interests oi' classical languages. Membership is open to the students of Latin or Greek and to others who are interested in either language. Seventeen students are enrolled as charter members. Though the club has been organized but a short time, those in charge have arranged for a few very interesting and well attended meetings. Sub- jects of interest in connection with the languages of the club are consi- dered. The program is varied with poetry and music and papers are pre- pared and read. An interesting feature of the programs this year has been the roll call, when the members respond by giving a motto in either Latin or Greek. One very pleasant evening was spent in a social time and Rev. Paul M. Hillman was a guest of the club. He gave an interesting talk. Those responsible for the organization and conduct of the Classical Language Club this year are well pleased with the interest shown by the members, both by their attendance and by their participation. With the prospects of an increased enrollment in the department and a larger mem- bership, the Classical Language Club has the assurance of even greater activity next year.

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Stripettes President - BLANCHE ROUSEK Vice-President - PAULINE McBRIDE Secretary-Treasurer GLENNYS KNOX Sergeant-at-Arms IRENE BOELTS Cheer-Leader IRENE WENGERT Adviser ---- MRS. F. A. RUSH You've got it, now keep it, doggone it, don't lose it - your pep. There would seem little possibility of Grand Island College ever losing its pep so long as there is such a peppy organization on the campus as the Stripettes. The Stripette organization was established at The Grand Island Col- lege the first part of October, 1925, by Mrs. F. A. Rush, director of physi- cal education for women, for the purpose of developing school-spirit, clean play, loyalty and co-operation. Membership was limited to girls registered in physical education classes. The physical education class of 1925 shall constitute the charter membership of the organization. In a financial way the Stripettes have been very successful, especially in consideration of the fact that the organization is a new one. The presi- dent, Blanche Rousek, in behalf of the Stripettes, has already presented to the college fifty dollars in gold, which is to be used for athletic pur- poses. They expect to be able to present another similar gift by the close of the school year. The money earned by the Stripettes in various activi- ties is to be used for the promotion of athletics at Grand Island College, the raising of such funds being one of the purposes of the organization. At all college activities, the Stripettes, easily recognized by their blue and gold striped sweaters may be seen doing all of their part, and more, of the cheering. By this Work, and frequent programs presented at student meetings, as well as by the financial contributions, the Stripettes have done much to accomplish their purpose of promoting interest in athletics at Grand Island College.

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Y. M. C. A. Service Plus Fellowship -this slogan has been the guiding note for the activities of the college Y. M. C. A. in the last two years since its adoption. The statement of the purpose of the Y establishes a four-fold objective for the organization for the present college year: First, to lead students to faith in God through Jesus Christ. Thus its purpose is dis- tinctly evangelical. Second, to lead students to growth in Christian faith and character especially through the study of the Bible and prayer-the educative and exemplary element. Third, to lead students into active membership in the Christian church. In this objective the Y recognizes that a Christian without the Christian church is like a good soldier with- out an army. Last, to lead students to unite with all Christians to make the will of Christ effective in human society-the objective which leads to true Christianity which has depth, and to the spirit of complete tol- erance so carefully expressed at the beginning of this year. In addition to the Tuesday meetings, which have this year been made interesting by a mingling of meetings led by students with those at which some capable speaker from among the business and professional men of the city, the Y. M. C. A. introduced a new feature last fall, in having weekly suppers at the cafeteria room of the city Y. M. C. A. building. While these meetings, due to inconvenience to some members, were not carried out through the entire school year, they proved of great inspira- tion while they were possible. Speakers prominent in activities in which young men are interested were asked to address these meetings. Officers of the Y. M. C. A. for the last year were: Harry Neumayer, presidentg Lawrence Ritchie, vice-presidentg Eldie Dickerman, secretary, and Robert McWilliams, treasurer. The new officers elected for 1926-27 are: Lloyd Richards, president, Harold Eisele, vice-president, Myron Rumery, secretary, and James Simpson, treasurer. Professor Meserve, sponsor last year and again this,has resigned, as he is leaving the college, and his inspiration and help to the Y will be greatly missed. Professor A. C. Rice has been elected to succeed him, and with his guidance and the high motives expressed in the statement of purpose, the Y. M. C. A. looks forward to another year of successful work for the up-building of Chris- tian life on the campus.