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

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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.

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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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On January 22 the Amphictyons invited us to join them for a skating party at Schimmer's lake. We joyfully accepted and although it was cold the Weather man failed to freeze the spirits of the party. Friday, February 19, We entertained our Alumni and Former Student members at our Weekly program. A very excellent program was given which consisted of The Athenian, society newspaper, written by Grace Lindburgg a Berceuse by Aransky, as a violin solo, by Lorna Davisg a musical reading by Frances Shattuck, a reading by Lyle Schlund, and a quartet number, Goin' Home, by the Athenian quartet. The program was concluded by a one-act play, Three Pills in a Bottle, Written by Rachel Lyman Field. This play borders on the fanciful and portrays a little sick boy ministering to the souls of people who are finding life drudgery. We hope that this will become an annual event so our alumni former members will be able to keep in touch with the society and know the type of Work they are doing. The Athenians owe much of their success to their sponsor, Miss An- derson. She has always given herself very unselfishly to the work of the society and has been successful in keeping our programs above the aver- age. Under her direction many of the best short plays have been given, these not only creating interest in dramatics, but also acquainting us with some of the best play-Wrights. This is the sixth year that Miss Ander- son has served as our sponsor and during that time she has ea1'nestly en- deavored to create a greater interest in the students for literature and art of a high standard. OFFICERS-1925-1926 President - - - PEARL HILE Vice-President FRANCES SHATTUCK Secretary - RUTH AINSLIE Treasurer - WAYNE WELLS Sponsor PROFESSOR ANDERSON OFFICERS-1926-1927 President - - FRANK PINKSTON Vice-President GLENNYS KNOX Secretary ESTHER MCGRATH Treasurer - HENRY KLEINKAUF Sergeant-at-Arms - JAMES SIMPSON Pianist - - - RUTH AINSLIE Sponsor PROF. HARRIET ANDERSON