Oakland City University - Mirror Yearbook (Oakland City, IN)

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:PHE MI-IS-13-OR --lwmigm-gn - - -I 1-922 IQALLIANCE F RANCAISE L'Alliance Francaise, organized in 1928 by the members of the advanced French classes nder the direction of Miss Mary E. Packer, has won its way on the Oakland City College Campus, and at present is in a flourishing condition under the guidance' of Miss Elsa Mae Tyndall, head of Modern Languages. . The Club was organized for the purpose of promoting a deeper interest in the study of the French language and literature, to study the culture of the gay nationg to learn some of her customs and traditions, and incidentally to add to the social life of the members. One of the features stressed this year was the learning in French of many songs and games. We believe in this way we shall attain a more intimate knowledge of the nature and personality of our lively sisterfnation across the sea, and our members have entered heartily into this program. Interesting facts in French life and history are given in answer to rollfcallg and our programs consist of short topics on French subjects, poems, jokes, contests, eharades, games and songs. A main objective is the building up of the speaking vocabulary of the student. Our Club at present consists of some thirty members. Our motto is Pas de leur on Cas nous , the colors are the French tri-color, blue, white and red, the club flower is the Marguerite, or daisy. Two cheer leaders were elected early in the year, a number of yells were pre- pared and learnedg and one of our aims is to make L'Alliancc Francaise the peppiest Club on the Campus. The big event of the year was the Valentine Party which was celebrated along French lines. Other parties and picnics including initiations have been interesting and enjoyable. A public entertainment during the year, and several playlets in regular club meetings were very much enjoyed. Page Seventyftwo

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THE MIRROR awqafcmm- 1922 DIE D-EUTSCI-IE. GESELLSCI-IAF T The German Club known as Die Deutsche Gesellschaft has had a varied history. It was founded in 1910 by a much loved teacher of Oakland City College, Miss Addie L. Bishop, at that time head of Modern Languages. After many struggles for existence the Club was again revived by the efforts of Professor H. D. Harmeyer, Instructor in German. Many interesting and instructive programs were given under his administration, and the Club lost a noble and devoted friend when Mr. Harmeyer severed his connection with the college. Professor Harmeyer's mantle fell upon Miss Elsa Mae Tyndall, now head of Modern Languages of G. C. C. Miss Tyndall is piloting the German Craft with much energy and skill, and Die Deutsche Gesellschaft is one of the most popular clubs on the Campus, and its members some of the most optimistic. The purpose of the Club is to revive an interest in the German Languageg to gain an appreciation of the great wealth of German literature, song and legendg to interpret the spirit of German social life and idealsg to develop skill in the practice of reading and speaking. To this end our programs consist of the discussion of German affairs, of German songs, poems and stuntsg of -contests and games for vocabulary' buildingg and the study of German life and customs. The organization welcomes students of German, native born Germans, or others affiliated with the college and interested in the German language. The meetings are held every other Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30. Open programs and parties are held occasionally. The big event of the year is the christmas party at which German customs prevailg a Tannenbaum is provided, and there is a gift exchange. Kris Kringle at this time honors us with his presence. Another interesting program this year was a Saint Patrick's celebration, where Dutch' men and Irishmen met on a common footing. Our meetings are always well attended, and the happy shouts of jolly Dutchmen attest their enjoyment of this association. Page Seventyfone

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I-IZI-E-M I R R O R -i-uwqafwagn-I - -1 9 22 ETOSCA CLUB The Etosca Club is an organization of girls pursuing studies leading to primary license. It first became active in the fall term of 1926. Etosca encourages research in child study and this aim is carried out in weekly programs of talks, discussions and entertainments. Abundant social liferfor the membership is an important part of the yearly pro- gram and to this end the following events were held during the school year of 192849: A Kid Party to which all other Departmental Clubs on the campus were invited, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Faculty Babies, a picnic for one hundred old members returning during the mid-spring term and other small social affairs. In the beautiful initiation service this year the girls were assisted by little Miss Charlotte Wassoii, who helped to carry out the Club motto-- A Little Child Shall Lead Them. As in former years the Club placed in the Library two books of special interest to students in education. Many girls who were members of Etosca in previous years are now filling imf portant teaching positions in this and other states. There were fifteen active members during the winter term of 1929, when the following officers were elected: President ...................,..........................,........,...........,........,.......................................,...,................. Xenia Smith VicefPresident ................. ......... ..........,.. G e raldine Myers Treasurer ..,......................................,. .................. D orothy McAtee Recording Secretary ...................,.................................................................,.... Edith V. Richardson Corresponding Secretary ..........................,....,........................................................,. Aline Reynolds The Club is under the sponsorship of Miss jones. 'Page Seventyfthree