Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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Society Conkst Program. The Contest Program of the Twentieth Century and Alethnai Societies was held Friday Night, May 23, in Philo Hall. This program was the final entertain¬ ment of the Societies, and was given in the form of a contest. Both Societies deserve great credit for their efforts, not only in this contest, but also in the work they have done this year. Program ALETHNAI Orchestra, TWENTIETH CENTURY Livonia Walker. Debate .Lucile Peterson Amanda Johnson . .Charles Tuttle Helena Hardy. .Piano Solo. .Dorothy Styles Earl To dd. Orchestra. .Leonard Gordinier Mabel Clapsadle. .Ruby Tuttle Hilton Nichols.. Orchestra. .Charles Stevens Bessie Brassard . .Dorothy Nelson Clay Hayden. Report of Judges. .Dorothy Nelson Miss Hueman . .Critic’s Report. Adjournment.

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...Literary Societies... TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERARY SOCIETY. THE ALETHENAI LITERARY SOCIETY. The moment the reader of our An¬ nual sees this to be a discussion on the merits of the 20th Century Literary Society, instantly there flashes across his memory the number of excellent programs rendered by this wonderful band of literary “lights.” We have in our ranks, poets, singers, musicians, and orators. Though we may never become Longfellow, Patti, Paderew¬ ski, or Webster, yet we are doing as they did, we put forth our best, effort in that direction. During the past, through her enterprising spirit, the management and guidance of her offi¬ cials and the energetic and ambitious zeal of her members in literary require ments, this society has grown. Officers of Twentieth Century Society. First Semester. Herman Crosby ----... President, Leonard Gordiriier, ...Vice-President Beatrice Butterfield, ...... Secretary Aimee Bigelow . -- Treasurer Clara Dixon . Chorister Duwana Rasmussen . Pianist Florence Smith ... • Editor Nora Lynds ..Librarian Hilton Nichols Sergeant at Arms Miss Yanden . Critic Mr. Walters . Censor Second Semester. Hilton Nichols LucilePeterson Mattie Hayden Glen Clark Joe Fingerhut . Selma Johnson Dorothy Nelson Martha Searles James Kirby ... Miss Heuman . Mr. Walters . . . President , . . Vice-President . Secretary .Treasurer . Chorister .Pianist . Editor . Librarian Sergeant at Arms . Critic . Censor This society was organized in the year 1911, by the students and faculty. The purpose was for moral culture, mutual improvement in elocution, and and for enlarging our fund of general intelligence, it to be in the highest de¬ gree beneficial. From the time that this staunch vessel “The Ale-thenai,” was launched, it has sturdily plowed the main—its officers, always to the best of their ability, performing the duties required of them by the oath of office. The great mass of Alethenians have nobly stood by the name that ' honors them. Aside from literary qualities, musical talents were not lacking. In all it would be difficult to find the members of any organiza¬ tion more talented, more energetic or more patriotic, than those of the Ale- thenai Society. Officers of the Alethenai Society. First Semester. Amanda Johnson . President Clay Hayden . Vice-President Bessie Brassard. Secretary Robert Crosby . Treasurer Lulu Beyerlein .. Chorister Helena Hardy . Pianist Gladys Clark . Editor Earl Violet . Librarian Elmer Biefeldt .... Sergeant at Arms Miss Vanden .Critic Mr. Walters . Censor Second Semester. Anthony Parish . . . Livonia Walker . . . Lulu Beyerlein . . . Elva Terrell . Mabel Clapsadle .. Elmer Bielfieldt . . Clay Hayden . Paul Nelson .... Basil Deardurff.... Mr. Walters . Miss Heuman . .President . . Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Chorister . Pianist . Editor . Librarian Sergeant at Arms .. .. Critic . Censor

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- ; : | Local Oratorical Contest. Not the least important of the School activities this year, has been the Declamatory and Extempore work. Early in March the soliciting contestants for the local contest was begmn by Professor Walters, and the work had steadily gone forward until March 28, the time set for the K. K.. K. County Preliminaries. The first step, was the securing of a number of pupils who wished to enter. Interest was created and five members for Declamations and two members for Ex¬ tempore speaking, manifested their willingness to enter. The next step was the securing of trainers. In this matter the contestants were extremely fortunate in securing Miss Burtt and Mrs. D. Styles, in Declamatory and Mr. Watson for the Extempore Speaking. That their work of training the contestants was most suc¬ cessful, is shown by the splendid contest that was held in the M. E. Church, March 28. The quality of the work was so uniform that the Judges had difficulty in making selections. However, in Extempore speaking, Mr. Tuttle was awarded first, his subject being, “ Public Speaking and Statesmanship.” Second was awarded to Mr. Nichols, his subject. “Third Parties in American History.” In Declamatory Class, Miss Lucile Peterson was alloted first, her subject, “ Whitewashing the Fence.” Second won with “ The One Horse Shay ” by Miss Hardy. The local contest was considered one of the best in years. The winners of this contest will represent Momence High School in the County Oratorical Con¬ test held May 9. 1913. the Program. Music.... «... .M. E. Orchestra. Extempore Addresses: “ Public Speaking and Statesmanship.”...Mr. Tuttle. “ Third Parties in American History.”. Mr. Nichols. Music.M. E. Orchestra. Declamations: “ How they Saved the Day.” (From Corporal Cameron.”)..Pauline Nichols. “ The Potion Scene.” (From “Romeo and Juliet.”)...... Lora Simonds “ The One Horse Shay.” (By Oliver W. Holmes.)..Helena Hardy. Music.M. E. Orchestra. “ The Pied Piper of Hamelin.” (By Browning.)...Edith Bradley. “ Mrs. Mayor’s Story.” (From “ Black Rock.”).Dorothy Nelson. “ Whitewashing the Fence.” (From “ Tom Sawyer.”)....Lucille Peterson. Music... M. E. Orchestra. Report of Judges. Award of the Cups.