Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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WRIGHTONIA I I. S. N. U. 1903 ITTLE DID the entering classes of the spring ot' 1858 think that the MD. and E. Society, organized at that time, would grow to become so large an organization, and occupy such a place in the lite and history ol' the Normal University as does the resulting society.--W ri ghtonia. The record of the society shows, 'throughout its history, ambition and tireless energy on the part of its members, and this year has been no exception to the rule. We have had throughout the year very competent oliicers, and through their efforts Wrightonia has increased in interest, in attendance, and in the power ot its members to do good original work. The most important event ot the school year to Wrightonia and our sister society, Philadelphia, is the Inter-society contest. This occurs at the end of the winter term. Our contestants did good work and we were proud of them, but the decision made hy the judges gave our sister society most ot the laurels, altho Wrightonia won on the essay and oration. The Wrightonian play, t'David Garriek, was given in February. The characters were all well chosen. and the play showed both skill and etlfort on the part of the actors. The weekly programs throughout the year have shown much original thought. We have had, also, a ffreat deal ot work done in debates, both of .ii O serious and a humorous character. Valentine's evening was devoted to Wright- onian history. The Oleastellus, modelled atter the paper which was a part ot the regular program during the early days of the society, was part ot the even- ingfs entertainment. We had, also, a very interesting address from Captain Burnham, of Bloomington, who was the lirst secretary, and was three times made president ot the society. Captain Burnham has said, concerning Wright-

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32 'Ciba ilnoeg onia: Composed of energetic and loval members, she has but to see a Want to have it supplied. For nearly a half eenturv she has spread her banner to the breeze, and a. loval band ot heroes has ever been found gathered under it. Her triumphs have been many and Well earned. At times has Come the Oha- grin of defeat, but the memories of past victories have kept away depressionfi Reinembering that we are benetited by the soeiety aeeording' to the amount of time and eftort We devote to it., let us go forward, determined to make' Vifright- onia more helpful and siieeesstul next year than it has ever been before. E. M. D. WRIGHTONIHN OFFICERS. FALL TERM, 1902. President, BERTI-IA DENNING. Vice-President. C. E. WIGKERSI-IAM. Secretary, GEORGE B. KENDALL. Assistant Secretary, ESTHER MOI-IR. U' Treasurer, J. ROSCOE SATEAGALL. Assistant Treasurer, HERBERT H. DIXON. WINTER TERM, 1962 - 'O3. President, GEORGE B. KENDALL Vice President, HELENA WOLTMANN. Secretary, EDITH B. EDWARDS. Assistant Secretary, IDA M. CARDIFF. Treasurer, CHESTER A. CONYERS. Assistant Treasurer, ABE M. NEWTON. SPRING TERM, 1903. President, PERRY HILES. Vice-President, CHESTER A. CONYERS. ,q Secretary, J. ROSCOE STEAGALL. Assistant Secretary, ANNA DUFFY. Treasurer, MCNEAL JAMES. Assistant Treasurer, HOWARD KINGSBURY.