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

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Pi Kappa Delta The national honorary forensic society, Pi Kappa Delta, has as its purpose the promotion of intercollegiate oratory, debate and public speaking by encouraging a spirit of intercollegiate fellowship, or brotherly co-operation and interest. Pi Kappa Delta promotes intercollegiate forensics in a number of ways. First, by giving recognition, in four different degrees, to expert- ness in public address, it furnishes an incentive to the would-be speaker. Second, it provides a common meeting-ground for debaters, orators and coaches from all parts of the country. At its conventions the fraternity con- ducts debate, oratory, and extemporaneous speaking contests for both men and women, with trophies for the winner of each. The privilege of appear- ing in such a contest does much to keep interest in intercollegiate foren- sics at a high pitch. It provides a national question, upon which schools in every part of the country are prepared to debate. It provides a list of judges certified as competent. It issues certificates of ability to those who wish evidence of collegiate forensic work in getting teaching posi- tions. Through its quarterly magazine, it makes possible a national forum of ideas for the improvement of debate. Pi Kappa Delta stands for fair play, it stands for broadmindedness, holding that in no activity as in debate does one learn the truth of the old adage, There are two sides to every question. The order stands for sportsmanshipg the Pi Kappa Delta man must learn to lose well and win generously. He must learn to treat opponents with courtesy. Pi Kappa Delta stands for an ideal. From time immemorial, the art of speech has been one of the greatest forces for good or evil that the world has seen. This fraternity stands for the carrying forward of that glorious tradition of forensic art, which was established by those who used the art of persuasion for the good of mankind. Officers and members for this year are: Paul Newell, president, Frances Shattuck, vice-president, Robert McWilliams, secretary-treas- urerg Otto Krula, Earl Hayter, Oren Cunningham, Ruth Bryan, Kirk Stub- blefield, Harold Eisele, Lloyd Richards, Edward Caredis, President Wells, Miss Hile, Professor Knox, and Rev. R. R. Coon.

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group of eight young men who sang in German provided special amuse- ment at one meeting. Pianologues by one of the new members were very cleverly given. Amphictyons always want to be well-informed about the affairs of the world beyond Grand Island College, and for this reason many special reports on current events have been given. Several of the members gave very excellent readings. An alumnae member pleased the boys especially when she gave as one of her numbers The Whole World Waits for a Woman to Powder Her Nose. Perhaps the most enjoyable numbers of all have been plays. The Amphictyons have not presented a play for the public this year, but sev- eral one-act plays have been given at the regular meetings. The first play, His Soul, was given at the Amphictyon open meet- ing. The theme of the play was not such a serious matter as the title in- dicated, however, and the audience seemed to enjoy it greatly. The next play, The Crystal Globe, was presented by two of the girls. It impressed upon us the fact that it would not be wise to worry too much over what was in the crystal, for there might be a mistaken identity. At a later meeting we learned that Too Much Salt may cause some embarrassment. At the Hallowe'en meeting the younger generation had their pictures taken, at which time the children gave the photographer and their par- ents much trouble. Three of a Kind, A Picked-Up Dinner, The School at Blueberry Corners, A Love of a Bonnet, and I Grant You Three Wishes, will not be forgotten soon by those who were fortunate enough to see them given. The Amphictyons have been well represented in all branches of col- lege activities, having members on the debate teams, in every athletic squad, on the student council and among those elected to Alpha Sigma Pi. The success of the year has been due in a large measure to the sin- cere interest and practical counsel of the sponsor, Professor Dickerman. All Amphictyons are truly grateful for what she has done. Under her guidance the Amphictyons will continue to further all the best interests of the Grand Island College. OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President - - EARL HAYTER Vice-President HARRY NEUMAYER Secretary - - LUCILE ROGERS Treasurer - - RUTH BRYAN Recording Secretary - - EDWARD PANZER Pianist - - MARGARET ROENFELDT Sergeant-at-Arms - - JOHN RUSK Sponsor - PROF. R. ANNA DICKERMAN Chaplain - - LAWRENCE RITCHIE OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER President - - EARL HAYTER Vice-President - - HAROLD SMITH Secretary - LUCILE ROGERS Assistant Secretary ESTHER LEECH Treasurer - RUTH BRYAN Pianist - FLORENCE- REESE Chaplain - MARY BOXWELL Sergeant-at-Arms MERRILL YOUELL

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Sigma Tau Delta The Sigma Tau Delta fraternity is the outgrowth of the English club ol' Dakota Wesleyan university, and since its establishment as a national organization in 19241 it has grown to include nineteen chapters, of which Grand Island College has the second, or Beta Alpha chapter. The purpose of the fraternity is to promote a mastery of written expression, to en- courage discussion of contemporary writing and first-hand acquaintance with our chief literary masterpieces, and to foster a spirit of good fellow- ship among those specializing in the English language and its literature. lt was through the efforts of Miss Lillian Steckman, former head of the English department, and a member of the national advisory council of the fraternity, that a chapter was established at Grand Island College. Charter members of Beta Alpha chapter are: Pauline Farabee, Mary Gold- enstein, Aubrey Hurlbert, Wayland Rice, LaVerne Loos and Eldon Smith. Members elected subsequently are Ruth Castleberry, Verna Pielstick, C. E. Strong, Frances Shattuck, Lucile Rogers, Ruth Ainslie, Richard Johnson, and Prof. Fred. C. Winship. Officers for 1925-26 are: Wayland Rice, president, Frances Shattuck, vice-president, Lucile Rogers, secre- tary, Ruth Ainslie, treasurer. During the two years of its existence Beta Alpha Chapter has accom- plished much that has been worth-while and pleasurable. Shortly after its formation the chapter was instrumental in bringing John G. Neihardt, poet laureate of Nebraska, and tenth-degree member of Beta Alpha chap- ter, to the college for a reading of his lyric poems. Not only was the re- sponse from the students and residents of the city very gratifying, but the inspiration derived from contact with Mr. Neihardt has been of great value. This year the organization sponso1'ed an entertainment by Bess Gear- hardt Morrison, a reader of national repute, and this undertaking was also very successful. E Sigma Tau Delta looks forward to a future of growing achievement and of progress toward the ideals expressed by the key-words: Sincerity, Truth, Design.