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

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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.

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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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Athenian Many years have passed since the first Athenians completed their work and left their responsibility in the faith that the next generation would come to the rescue and carry on the work. September 1925 found only forty Athenians back in the halls of Grand Island College ready to shoulder the burdens of college life once more. Our first social event occurred the second week of school when we en- tertained the students and faculty at a program and informal reception. After a period of games which were played in the main building, partners were chosen for a game of Follow the Leader. The leader succeeded in directing them to the dining hall where a dainty lunch was served from tables arranged in the form of a letter A and beautifully decorated with candles and the Athenian colors. This is always one of the most pleasing events of the year as it is the only time we have the privilege of enter- taining the entire student body and faculty. During the program a one- act play, Where But in America was given under the direction of Pro- fessor Harriet Anderson. Of course the most important activity of the society was the annual initiation held in the basement of Hibbs Hall. When the older members had tired of playing pranks on the new ones, they retired to the reception hall, where they made their pledge to Athenian and were given member- ship cards. Thirty-three were initiated, making a membership of seventy- three. Our next party was on Hallowe'en, when we were entertained in the basement of the President's home. It was an impromptu affair and the ap- preciation of the hospitality of the host and hostess was evidenced in the revelry of their guests.