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

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G. l. Club The G. I. Club is a new organization upon our campus. The club was organized by a group of men interested in better athletics and forensics at Grand Island College and the strict appreciation of letters and medals issued by the school. The club has done two things of importance for an organization of this kind to live: First, the names of all men, records and data of all value from as far back as possible have been recorded in a large book which will serve as a record of the past and present athletic and forensic eventsg second, pictures of all athletic groups have been secured as far back as 1901. The club held its first initiation of new members this spring, passing upon eighteen. All men that have received a letter for athletics or emblem for foren- sics at Grand Island College before the club was organized, are considered associate members. President--HARRY G. NEUMAYER Vice-President-CHARLIE FOSTER Secretary-Treasurer-LAURIN GRAHAM .I ,,,A ...M r

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Life Service League The Life Service League has tried to function definitely for the growth of Christian character. Christian knowing, Christian doing, and Christian living have been stressed. Because without knowledge much ef- fort is wasted, some definite Christian vocation has been studied at each meeting. Among these are the work of the missionary, the Sunday school officer and teacher, the minister, the minister's wife, the director of re- ligious education, the worker in the Vacation Bible school and Week Day religious school, and the director of religious education. Because knowl- edge has little value aside from service, an attempt has been made to have each member responsible for some specific Christian task. Because knowledge and service for effective results must be definitely linked with Christian living and Christian motives, each meeting has had a vital wor- ship period. The play room of the President's home will always recall the many happy and profitable gatherings of the members of the League. ln re- sponse to the kind invitation of President and Mrs. Wells this has been the regular meeting place throughout the year. After a picnic supper about the fireplace, Miss Edna Umstott of the Life Service division of the Northern Baptist Convention presented the at- tainment goal at the first meeting. Other visitors of the year W61'9 Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Hull of the Baptist church, Rev. and Mrs. Glen Rice of the Presbyterian church, Rev. P. M. Hillman of the Trinity Methodist church, Rev. John Foote from Japan, and Rev. H. C. Whitcomb of Omaha. The officers for the year were: Lawrence Ritchie, president, Beulah Overman, vice-president, Beatrice Speer, secretary, Enid Myers, pro- gram chairmang Mary Lou Davis, Christian Work chairman, and Esther Hile, sponsor. As an appreciation for the organization and the efficient sponsoring of the League, Professor R. B. Stevens and wife were presented with a college pillow at the annual picnic last year. The work of the League has been largely due to his wise guidance. The memory of the circle of prayer in the firelight will linger with us long after the specific lesson of the evening has been forgotten. Much has been accomplished, but much remains undone.

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Alumnif Former Student Association The annual meeting of the Alumni-Former Student Association was held on the day prior to Commencement in 1925 when the officers named below were elected. The constitution was so amended that nine members for the executive committee were elected to act with the regularly elected officers. These nine were elected for periods of one, two, and three years. In the future three new members will be elected as the terms of office expire. During the district meeting of the Nebraska Educational Association which was held at Hastings an Alumni-Former Student Association re- union and dinner was enjoyed at the Hastings Y. W. C. A. The college can rightfully feel proud of her graduates who win the confidence of their fellow workers. Bert Cushing was chosen president of this district of the N. E. A. while a number of our graduates were selected as chairmen of their respective groups. The annual homecoming is the one great event of the year which is of particular interest to alumni and former students. This year November 14 was selected for the date. A very interesting program of events was arranged, introduced on the evening of the 13th with the College Carnival. Instead of the football game which is often the leading attraction of homecoming, other student activities and interests were exhibited in the college chapel. Music by the glee club and orchestra, a short play, and a demonstration of the girls' pep organization, the Stripettes, provided a varied entertainment. Fol- lowing this the President and Mrs. Wells 1'eceived the former students at their beautiful home for an informal reception. Present members of the emblem club of Grand Island College, assisted by alumni and former students have collected pictures of athletic groups of former days. These were mounted and were on display in the college library during the homecoming week. These proved to be of great interest to the present student body as well as to the former students and alumni. The state championship days were recalled by John Foote, Oak Davis, and Elias Starr who fought together on the gridiron in ye oldene days. The banquet hour was a very enjoyable occasion. Students and guests entered into the jollity with the usual college spirit. The President's house is entirely completed. Shrubbery and trees have been planted this spring. OFFICERS: Elias Starr - - President Esther Hile - - Recording Sec. Mrs. Pauline Woodruf - Vice-Pres. Pearl Chase - - Alumni Sec. Howard Finley - - Treasurer Mrs. Queenie Hull Blankenship, F. S. Sec. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE One Year- Two Years- Three Years- Miss Mildred Knight. Arthur Abbott. Wm. Tilley. Margaret Firth Dr. R. C. Woodruff. Mrs. Grace Bentley Paine. Oliver Harrison A. H. Shattuck. Emil Roeser.