Iron Mountain High School - Argonaut Yearbook (Iron Mountain, MI)

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RARY SOCIETY SENIOR LITE E TI-I

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T1-IE ARGONAUT MCMXVII Arno Rudolph, Paul' Rahm, John Benzo. Emil Plambech and Edwin Charletteg in dramatic work by Albin Peterson and Henry Larson. Much of the success of the club is due to the efforts of Mr. Hogg and Nlr. Fort. As representatives of the high school facul- ty they have assisted the club with valuable suggestions and criticisms. Vernon Johnson 'l8. The Junior Literary Society in GN the eighth of November, nineteen hundred sixteen, a fine healthy child was born. Shortly afterward the child was christened, The Junior Literary Society. The sponsors at the ceremony were chief executive, Irene Antoniolg second executive, Muriel Sturtzg private secretary, Marvel Oliverg keep- er of the money, Ruth Johnson. I f The child gave early promise of vocal ability-thirty-eight strong. 1 Many happy hours have been spent in the child's nursery the music roofn of the high school. The lives andfworhs of many of the great writers and poets have been studied, as:- Shakespeare, Burns, Holmes, Whittier, Eugene Field and James W. Riley. Other memorable days have been those ob- serving Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the anniversary of Washington. This child like all others looked eagerly forward to the Christ- mas holidays. A Christmas party at which the the child enter- tained with her big sister, The Senior Literary Society, was a day long to be remembered for both the cleverness of the ' 'stunts' ' and the true holiday spirit shown. A party long anticipated was given, April 11, 1917. The pro- gram consisting of special dances, tableaus, music and well chosen literary numbers, was arranged to display to parents and tutors, the growing and intellectual powers of the child. J ' ' Muriel Sturtz '20. T . l 1 4 4

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S THEARGUNAUT MCMXVIL- The Senior Literary Society WHEN the senior girls returned to resume their studies in the fall of 1916, they were determined to make their last year the most pleasant and successful in high school. Among the things needed to accomplish this wasa literary club whichwould aid them in public speaking, and foster a friendly spirit among the girls. Mr. Butler, and the faculty, especially Miss Ullrich and the Misses Marie and Isabelle Ronanf were instrumental in ac- complishing this. The club which was organized had a membership of thirty- five- girls from the Senior and Junior classes. Time andpstudy were given to the selection of officials, 'as it was realized that the succes of the club was largely in the hands of the oilicials. The following officers were chosenz- Sophie 'Khoury 'fwas chosen Pres- ident, Myrtle Larson, Vice President, Margaret Touhey, Secre- tary, Almeda Bohman, Treasurer, and Lillian Van Laanen Chair- man of the Program Committee. Everyone has performed the duties of the office given her very creditably.-1 ' 1 The programs were of a varied nature consisting of debates, declamations and musical selections. ' ' '- A joint social meeting was held with theJunior Literary Club at Christmas time and on April 21' a party was given by the club, to which the girls invited their friends. Both of these .social func- tions proved to be a successfevery one present having an enjoy- abletime. Ll I ' p A play called the l'helCamp Fireu' Girls was presented in the auditorium for the purpose of :obtaining .Q funds to purchase books on public speaking. by A L If I All the club members feelnthat they have received much good by joining the club and wish 'the girls who will fill their places next year even a greater success. Q A I 4 Lillian eVan Laanen 'l7. ' A i d