Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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GEILIUIB AQETVIWIHVIIIES In view of the fact that this Annual of nineteen hundred and thirty- seven has as its central theme the English department, it is interesting and significant to note those clubs in Shortridge today which are more or less subsidary organizations to the Eng.ish department, and by seeing the cross sections of student extra-curricula activities which these clubs repre- sent, to realize the full importance that the English department exerts - both directly and indirectly. FICTION CLUB Perhaps no better illustration of this fact could be drawn than to point to the Fiction Club. Founded originally in 1905, when it was known as the William Morris Society, this club traces its growth through the try- ing war years of 1916 when it was called the Pen and Pencil Club, through 1926 when Miss Ruth Armstrong became the faculty sponsor and the club became known as the Fiction Club, up through the present day, until it is now recognized as one of the foremost Shortridge clubs. The handwrit- ing analysis booth which this group sponsored this year at the Round-Up was one of the many outstanding entertainment features which the Fic- tion Club has offered to its members and guests. A series of lectures on the short story by Charles J. Wilkerson, head of the English department, and a general critique by Miss Mary Orvis of Indiana University, were the high points in the club's meetings this year. SENATE Many interesting bills concerning national defense, regulation of business, government ownership, educational reforms, and other topics not so conventional as in other years have been argued at the weekly meetings of the Senate. The oldest club in Shortridge, this group now sponsored by Russell V. Sigler, has lost none of the prestige which it ac- quired under that Shortridge Immortal, Miss Laura Donnan, who founded it many years ago. DEBATING LEAGUE From the Debating League comes the material for the Shortridge de- bating teams. The League, under the direction of C. C. Shoemaker, was reorganized this year, being offered only in the fall semester and grant- ing one full credit. Many interesting debates on the chain store system. the jury system, capital punishment, and other current questions were held by the League members this year. PRESS CLUB The Press Club, under the sponsorship of Charles J. Wilkerson, had one of its most active years. Meeting only as the occasion demanded, the feature of the Press Club's activities was the address by Miss Mary Bost- wick of the Indianapolis Star. The club is composed of all the members of the Echo staffs. MYTHOLOGY CLUB Organized in 1928 by Miss Laura Rupp, the purpose of the Mythology Club is to study Greek and Roman myths and the more contemporary lit- erature which is based on mythology. The thirty-five members of the

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CIIILIUIBS .. .. .. confirmed club have taken an active part this year not only at the bi-weekly meet- ings, but at the many parties and outings which the club has sponsored. EDITORIAL BOARD The Editorial Board is composed of the editors of the tive editions of the Shortridge Echo, and to them much credit for the publication of our school paper is due. Sponsored by Mr. Wilkerson, the members included Val Nolan, Emil Rassmann, Martha Nell Plopper, Arthur Cline, Marjorie Allerdice, James Hudson, William Pratt, Theodosia Burr, Arthur North- rup, Madelyn Pugh, Carolyn Dixon, and Mary Bell. SENIOR DRAMA LEAGUE The Drama League, under the guidance of Miss Eleanor Dee Theek, has enjoyed one of its most successful years. Several plays have been presented before various church groups, the Shortridge Parent-Teacher Association meeting, and also before the student body. In addition, the League has had several guest speakers and has had several parties. JUNIOR DRAMA LEAGUE Mrs. Hattie Winslow organized the Junior Drama League several sea- sons ago to allow the freshmen and sophomores to participate in dramatic presentations. The feature of the club's meetings was the address by Mr. Hoover of the Civic Theatre. Several plays have been p1'esented by the club members, and they enjoyed several club parties. POETRY CLUB The Poetry Club was founded last fall by Miss Marguerite Young and has already risen to a place of prominence among the clubs of Shortridge. The Poetry Shelf, which the club conducts each week in the Echo, the guest speakers, and the poetry writing contests are but a few of the nu- merous activities in which the group has engaged. In addition, many talks on current and classical poetry have been given by members of the club at the bi-weekly meetings. - Emil Rassmann. 2.5 1.5