San Diego State University - Del Sudoeste Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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ENGLISH QLUB THE English club proper is split into five commit- tees consisting of a short story group, a poetry group, a debate group, a journalism group, and a group to study the drama. Mary R. Steyle called the first meeting of the, Short Story club last October. In the second semester Josephine Dawson was chairman. 011 the honor roll for short stories the following names were written by the end of the term: Pauline Sipple. Josephine Daw- son. Lola Van Kirk, Grace Fanning. Henry VVult't', Marjorie Van Dieken, Page 'Wright, Mabel Gloyd, Georgia Sherill, Peggy Drake, Rae Clark and , 1 Blanche Delaney. L The Poetry club was led through a very success- ful year by XVilfred Knudtson. Under his leadership a number of poems by Club members were submitted for publication in The Paper Lantern. At the end of the year club members collected the best poems of the year and bound them artistically as an exhibit of their achievements. George P. Wilson was manager of debate at the beginning of the first semester. A team composed of Helen McClure and Teyiihnni Woodward entered the intercollegiate debates. In November Lois Lovell debated Woodward at an assembly. In the second semester the leadership of this club passed to Miss Lovell. Mary Greiner was appointed first chairman of the Press club. Twenty signed up at the first meet- ing. In the second semester Allyn Wright succeeded to the leadership. Prominent local newspaper men were brought before the club and a thorough discus- sion of the possibilities of the writing game taken up. The section of the English club devoted to the drama was lead throughout the year by Margaret De Laughter. Under her direction a skit entitled, HThe Angel Intrudesf, was presented at an assembly. Page Eighteen

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QTAGQ THE Associated Menis Club, known more familiar- ly to campus inhabitants as the HStags.H was founded near the start of the second semester; and at once began to take, an active part in student body affairs. The organization had as its purpose the fos- tering of true college traditions and the improve- ment of the schools general welfare. Taking over the care 01' the menis club rooms was the first action of the club. A set of rules re- garding the proper use of these rooms was at once drawn up and a em'nmittee appointed to see that they were enforced. Boxing. wrestling. and music with refreshments furnished by Epsilon Eta were the main features of the successful smoker held on the opening night. The next thing that held the interest of the men was High School Day. A number of the members husied themselves by helping to receive the Visitors and by showing them the grounds. A program was also given that afternoon for the benefit of the male visitors. The officers of this live-wire organization were Hi Dillon, president; Lyman Seheel, Vice-president; Alden Ross, secretary and treasurer. All of these proved themselves very well fitted for their posi- tions and did splendid work in helping the club to organize and take its initial steps. For the coming year the following Officers were elected: Ail'red Tarr. president; T0111 Harland. Vice- president; and Herman Harris. secretary and treas- urer. Joe Vurgasson was chosen to represent the organization on the executive committee. The officers and men are already planning for 2111 even more successful club for the coming year. They plan 10 increase the scope of the ttStagsii work and make it a potent factor in the life of the college HI DILLIN LYMAN SCHEEL ALDEN Ross Page Sev enleen

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THE English Club Of the San Diego State College was organized in September of 1921, after the pattern of the English club of the University of California. Professor Henry Meade Bland, head of the English Department, was chosen as sponsor. With his aid the club and its branches were perfected. The club started with thirty-seven students as active, charter members. George R. Mitchell was elected president; Lucy Maude 0rd, Vice-president; Mary Greiner, secretary; George P. Wilson, treasurer; Francis Peacock, librarian. In honor of the work they have done for the club and for their continued interest, John Vance Cheney, President Hardy, Dean Peterson, Dean Coldwell, Mrs. Roger Welles and Edwin Markham were elected to honorary membership. When, in December, Mr. Mitchell took a position in Imperial valley, Vice- President Lucy Maude 0rd took charge. During her term of office the club took a trip to the Coronado Islands. The journey was inspirationals as well as enjoyable. 111 the February elections, Margaret Drake was made president; Mary Carver, Vice-president; Francis Peacock, secretary; Fred Reichel, treasurer; Lois Lovell, historian, and Ada Biekmore, publicity. The idea of a scholarship fund was brought up by Professor Bland at a March meeting. After an enthusiastic discussion the members accepted the plan and started to work immediately. Mrs. Kate Deming gave $5.00 to the worthy cause; Mrs. Harriet Welles, author of HAnchor's Aweighfy very kindly gave a reading before an assembly for the benefit. of the fund, and a barn dance, given by the club itself, added to the amount materially. The club has pledged itself to give a scholarship of $200 each year to some high school graduate who is deemed worthy by the college faculty. Page Ninelecn