Independence Junior College - Inkanquil Yearbook (Independence, KS)

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THE INKANQUIL PAGE 13 THE LITERARY CLUB Top Row, Left to Right-Argo, Gilmore, Hill, Greenlee. Bottom Row-Elder, Larery, Allred, Gansel, McGaughey. On Tuesday afternoon, January 26, twelve students interested in literary work met in Prof. Owen's room and organized a literary club, the purpose. of which is to encour- e original amateur composition. this meeting, Russell Greenlee elected president of the new dfganization, David Argo, vice- president, Mrs. L. C. McGaughey, seiretary, and Florence Larery, treasurer. Prof. Owen was elect- ed to sponsor the society. 'Prior to this meeting, Prof. Owen had got in touch with the Pen and Scroll Club, the chief lit- dary organization at the Univer- sity of Kansas, and had received the encouraging news that our club, after having functioned suc- cessfully in Independence Junior College, could become affiliated with the University literary club. In a letter to Prof. Owen, Bernard Bloch, president of the Pen and Scroll, added that the subject of the organization of this club had been discussed and commended in a meeting of the University Club, and also that ours was the first attempt on the part of a Kansas junior college to institute an or- ganization for the purpose of in- teresting students in original writ- ing. We feel now that we can truthfully say the Literary Club of the Independence Junior Col- lege has been successful, and we look forward with pleasure to the time when we shall become a chap- ter of the Pen and Scroll. The society started with ten charter members on its roll: Rob- ert Hill, James Gilmore, Cleta May LITERARY CLUB Elder, George L. Allred, Rachel Gansel, Alford B. Prescott, Flor- ence Larery, Mrs. L. C. McGaugh- ey, David Argo, Russell Greenlee. One new member, Miss Ferne Duckworth, has since been taken into the club, on the merits of an original short story. Members are taken into the club on their sheer ability to write. A candidate is elected to membership after he has submitted to the club an original manuscript, and this contribution has been approved by the members and the sponsor. No coniinements as to type of writing are made: how it is said, and not what is said determines the cand- idate's election. The feature which has made the Literary Club a success this sem- ester is the fact that the member- ship is made up of students who are really interested in work of a literary nature, and not of those who join organizations simply for the kick they receive from it. Every member has entered into the spirit of the work, and almost every member has submitted work to be read at every meeting. Most of the manuscripts tendered have been of a humorous nature, al- though we can not offer an explan- ation for this particular turn of mind in our members. Papers have been submitted bearing on subjects ranging from cave-man love to village life in Germany. Poetry ranging from sonnets to limericks has also been read, all to the entertainment of the whole club at the fortnightly meetings. As a result of the criticism given each paper read, we feel that with- out exception the literary work of each member has been improved. And it is largely through the time and constructive criticism of Prof. Owen that the club has been suc- cessful in its efforts this year. Without his aid we would have been unable to decide correctly upon the worth of many of the manuscripts. Moreover, it was largely through the help given by Prof. Owen that the club was at first organizedg upon the suggest- ion of a number of the sudents in- terested in the formation of such an organization, he immediately entered into correspondence with the ofiicers of the Pen and Scroll, and with the favorable replies obtained, gave us the ambition to carry the idea ahead and found this organization. It is with re- gret that we see Prof. Owen leave our College this year for Emporia, although we realize that he has outgrown his position here, and is accepting a merited promotion. We shall indeed be fortunate if we have a sponsor of Prof's Owen's ability and willingness to help us next year, but we shall hope for the best. Probably with the im- petus given the Society by Prof. Owen this year, we shall carry the work on through next year in the same manner as we have this. Excepting the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A., the Literary Soci- ety was the first organization formed among the students of the Independence Junior College, and we feel that it is one which has come to stay. -Russell Greenlee

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PAGE 12 THE INKANQUIL DEBATE SQUAD , . A Top Row, Left to Right-Prescott, Bullock, Argo. ' Bottom Row-Gansel, Gilmore, Blades. Independence College was an active participant in debate dur- ing the 1926 season. Combined with a late start, and not having a coach who could devote his whole time to debating, the College team was somewhat handicapped. Only a few students came out for debate due to a misunderstanding in the requirements for the team. It was generally understood that to be on the debating team it was necessary to enroll in a separate debating class. Only a few stud- ents cared to enroll in such a class, and for a time it appeared that Independence College would have no debating team. When the de- bate class failed to materialize, a group of six students, barely enough for the two teams with one alternate each, met and organized a debating club. The question debated was: Re- solved: that Congress Adopt the Mitchell Plan of National Defense with Three Separate Secretaries of Army, Navy and Air. This ques- tion was very appropriate for the time, since Col. Mitchell had suc- ceeded in stirring up so much feel- ing about a separate air depart- ment. Nearly everyone is inter- ested in such a vital and universal Question, and a debate on the pro- ject could' not but create interest on the part of the debaters. 1 The teams chosen consisted of James Gilmore and Harold Bullock DEBATE on the aiirmative with Rachel Gansel as alternate, and Joseph- ine Blades and Alford Prescott on the negative with David Argo as alternate. Little active reading was done about the question be- fore the first of February. Miss Gemmel at the City Lib- rary kindly set aside a basement room for the use of the debaters, and in every way possible aided them in their search for useful material. The teams studied faith- fully, and were coached somewhat by Prof. Suderman, Prof. Owen and Mrs. Wood. Through no fault of their own the faculty were un- able to give much time to the De- bate Club other than to correct the more glaring mistakes and to make valuable suggestions. The first debate was held on March 19, with Arkansas City, a dual debate, Independence's af- firmative going to Ark City, and her negative remaining at home. The Affirmative team drove over to Ark City with Mrs. Wood and Miss Russell? Both debates were hotly contest- ed. Each side delivered good speechs and effective rebuttals. Until the decisions were read the audience had no idea as to the re- sult. Independence was unlucky both at home and at Ark City. Mr. Case of Southwestern College, Winfield was the judge at Ark City. He gave his decision and blasted the championship aspira- tions of Independence College in debate. The debate at Independence was judged by three officials, Mr. Grubb of Pittsburg, Mr. Guthrie of Pittsburg, and Mr. Bowen, also of Pittsburg. Until the last afirm- ative rebuttal Independence seem- ed to have the advantage, but Ark City took advantage of her oppor- tunity and tossed our proof to the four winds. Ark City won by two decisions to one, but by a very slender majority of only one per cent. A The loss of the Ark City debate eliminated Independence from fur- ther competition among the junior colleges. However, Iola tried to arrange for a no-decision debate with us, but was unsuccessful. Although we won no debates this year, we do not feel that Ind- ependence College did so poorly. It was our first year as a College. We were unable to get an early start in preparation for the de- bate. We were unable to obtain sufiicient coaching. Everything points toward a successful season next year. We will have a larger faculty and our work will be ar- ranged better. We will have the whole team back with the except- ion of Miss Blades. In short, In- dependence College will make a reputation for herself in debate next year.

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PAGE I4 ' ' 1 ' THEINKANQUHJ WOMEN'S ATHLETIC. ASSOCIATION This spring a group of college women interested in the future welfare of women's athletics in the Independence Junior College formed a temporary organization for the purpose of earning enough points by athletic accomplish- ments to entitle them to member- ship in a Women's Athletic Asso- ciation. The members of this group purpose to have enough points by the close of this semester to organize the association and make plans for next year. The officers of the temporary organization are the following: Ruth Wylie, chairmang Rachel Gansel, captain of tennisg Ferne Duckworth, captain of swimmingg Beatrice DeVore, captain of health and Miss Alice May Austin, sponsor. Any woman enrolled in the Junior College is eligible to mem- bership if she wins the required number of points. At the present time fifty points are required. The points can be won in tennis, hik- ing, swimming, and by keeping health charts. Next year other sports will be added to this listg but, due to lack of time and equip- ment, many sports have been omit- ted this spring. After the association is organiz- ed various contests will be plan- ned. Rewards will be given to winners and to those who win honor. The purpose of this organization is to encourage a wholesome and systematic pursuit of physical welfare among the women of the college: to encourage indoor and outdoor sportsg to promote good sportsmanshipg to give every woman in the college an opportun- ity to keep herself physically fitg and to add interest and pep to college life On each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from three thirty to four thirty o'clock the pool in the Junior High School building is open to the college women. It is not only for those who can swim but also for any one who wishes to learn to swim. Instructions in swimming are given by Miss Krueger and Miss Gould. Two points are given for each hour of swimming. ' Hikes of three, five, seven and one half, and ten miles have been planned. The three and five mile hikes have been taken at the time of this writing. Picnics are plan- ned in connection with some of the hikes to add interest. Saturday, April 24 a group of the women hiked out to the Y. W. C. A. camp for breakfast. The breakfast con- sisted of oranges, bread, butter, bacon and eggs . It was enjoyed very much by the hungry hikers. After breakfast the woods were explored and many flowers were picked. The group returned home about twelve o'clock. One point is given for each mile hiked. Quite a number of girls are go- ing out for tennis, and they hope to plan a tournament in the near future. One point is given for each half hour of playing but no player can count more than three points a day. The health chart is made up of six health habits which everybody should practice. Anyone who keeps four of these points on the chart every day for four weeks is en- titled to twelve points toward membership. The same four points do not have to be kept every day but there must be at least four points each day. This being the first year of the college there are many difiiculties to overcome in order to organize such an association as these wo- men have attemptedg but they in- tend to overcome them this year and be ready to start out next year with much interest and en- thusiasm. Some of the sports they wish to enlist in next year in addition to the ones they are now engaging in are baseball, basket- ball, volley ball, hockey, and per- haps others. Much credit is to be given to Miss Austin, instructor in math- ematics in the college, for the in- valuable help and support she has given in starting and carrying out plans for this organization. The college women also thank the high school teachers who have will- ingly offered to help and support the organization in any way they Call. ' CHAPELS SEPTEMBER Future Junior Colleges by C. L. Montgomery. Tenor solo by Theodore Owen. Speech by George Suderman. Violin selections Salut d' Am- our and Cane Brake by Mr. Owen. Leadership Dr. J.L. Gehman. Foreign Universitiesf, Majel Wood. Gipsy Love Song vocal solo by Alice Featherngill. Explosives and Poisonous Gas- es Used in the World War by Mr. Myers. OCTOBER Pep C.L. Montgomery. The Value of a College Ed- ucation in Business by Geo. T.Guernsey Jr. Evolution of Speed Theodore Owen. i Pep Chapel What We Expect of a Football Team Majel Wood, Beatrice DeVore, Wil- liam Reno and C. L. Mont- gomery. Response, Alford Prescott. Peace Pact of Geneva George Suderman. ' Readingl selections by Mrs. Fred Anderson. Sophmore Program. NOVEMBER I Freshman Program. Public Speaking Program. ' DECEMBER Reading Selections, Miss Clapp JANUARY Miss Austin's lecture on North Dakota. High School String Orchestra. Miss Helen Hardy presents the Boy's and Girl's Choruses. FEBRUARY Necessity of Thinking Things Out for One's Self Rev. Shan- er. MARCH Rev. Shaner continued. Rev. Burkett. Danger Spots of the World by Geo. Suderman. APRIL Growth of the Florist Trade in America Mr. Hasselman. Rev. Garret McQuiddy. I Spanish and Italian Love Songs. Solos by Theodore Owen. MAY l -Enrollment for the next year.