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

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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.

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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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' Y. C. A. What the Y. W. C. A. has accomplished in the past year cannot fully be expressed in words, but its influence has been felt in the lives of all the girls who have attended the meetings. The election was held in April, 1925, and the cabinet was chosen im- mediately. Each member began to work on her special duty. Two Estes Programs were held out-of-doors, for the purpose of arousing more interest and to give all the girls an idea of the meaning of the Estes Conference. Several of the girls had the opportunity of attending one of Bruce Cui'ry's Bible study groups at Lincoln. They returned very enthusiastic and more determined to go to Estes and hear more from Bruce Curry. The May pageant was one of the main events during commencement week. It was a beautiful affair with woodland scenery, colored lights and pretty costumes. Margai'et Rice, the president, was crowned May queen. Next came the Estes joint Y. M. and Y. W. conference, the first of its kind. Eleanor Palmquist, a graduate of G. I. C., Frances Shattuck, Margaret Rice and Gladys Patton attended. What grand experiences! For men and women met together and discussed student problems and world problems. And right here they learned that men and women could accom- plish gi'eater results by working and thinking together. One of the first events of the school year was the Y. M. and Y. W. Mixer, which was a great success, offering opportunity for the new stu- dents to become acquainted. The annual slumber party was held at the dorm, at which time each Big Sister entertained her Little Sister. G. I. C. was fortunate in having the Western district of the Nebraska Y. M. and Y. W. conference on its campus. Students repi'esenting Has- tings, Kearney, Central City, York and Grand Island were present. Men prominent in national affairs addressed the conference. The Christmas Kid party was quite a success, each child being presented with a gift. The ladies at the Soldiers' Home were remembered Christmas and Mother's day. The finance campaign at the beginning of the year was very success- ful, and the funds have been supplemented by sales of candy and sand- wiches during the year.