Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Y I . 5 9 V, e ? I. ll I ..M Pi Gamma Mu was organized in Room 23 of Richardson Hall in April, 1924. Realiz- ing the need of more cooperation between students of the several branches of social science, Dr. Allen suggested that a general social science honorary society be formed. His plan was accepted with enthusiasm, and each charter member contributed twenty-five cents to show his faith in the future of the group. This honorary society is composed of about twelve per cent of the junior and senior classes and the professors in the field of social science. The members are persons of highest character, personality and scholarship with distinguished records in social science, giving promise of a high degree of usefulness in scientific social study or in the general field of social science. The scope of the society includes all branches of social science which deal with human relationship and are capable of making contributions to the solution of social prob- lems. Social activities of the group consist of the spring meeting, initiation of new members and an informal dinner. This year, Agnes Nurse is president of the Kansas Alpha Chapter. Versed in the Science of Textiles Home economics majors who have leader- ship and ability in their field and high scholastic average are chosen to be members of Kappa Omicron Phi, home economics national honorary fraternity. PI GAMMA MU, Group 1-MITCHELL, CLOUD, MARTIN, DR. ALLEN CFounder of Pi Gamma Muj, SPOMER, BINFORD, MILLER - Group 2--Do'rY, LEFTWICH, BERNHEISEL, NURSE, SHooK, MARSH, EMBERS - Group 3- MAXWELIJ, MONYPENY, WILSON, GYLLING, PoUNDsToNE - Group 4-BAKER, DAUGHENBAUGH, DIETERICH, EVERS, HERR, WHITE, VINSONHALER - Those not pictured-Pres. MossMAN, NUSSER, MRS. VORIS. 27-Academ ic Gro ups -.. ,-. -1--,lp-:',1,-, . ,,

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as caaemze 75056 1 N To aid the students in the pursuit of broader knowledge, organized clubs are main- tained. One or more organizations of this type represent each department of the college, and each student has the opportunity of membership in the club related to his major field. The students profit by their own contri- butions to the programs as well as by the ex- perience and training of speakers wl1o are brought to the campus by the various clubs. Although less academic, the social side of these organizations is not of lesser impor- tance. Teas, parties and dinners are an estab- lished part of their annual program. Founder of Pi Gamma Mu Progressive in his thinking, Dr. Leroy Allen presents many original ideas to the students of Southwestern College. Although he doesn't anticipate a one hundred per cent return on his proposed plans, the percentage is above average. The launching of one of these ideas resulted in the national social science organization, Pi Gamma Mu. E This year in a related field, Dr. Allen initiated a program which makes forensics practical for all students interested in the work of this department. Throughout the year, reading and oratorical contests, group discussions and debates were featured at the regular meetings. Kansas Alpha Chapter One of the most outstanding honorary societies on the hill is Pi Gamma Mu. It has grown from a small group of interested economic majors into an organization of international recognition and importance. It now has one hundred twenty-eight chapters in colleges and universities all over the United States, in Hawaii, the Philippines and Canada. Large classes don't prevent DH. Llsnov ALLEN from having personal inleresl in his sludenls. Academic Groups-26' A W- .. ,.. . ,iw i iff-F-73555-'l!!Y3f'MP!.7!F'5:'i7?B'. .EEZf1f3P'.?ff..-'.?e'15u-f,-1521145 . .-.-..m.--.... . --..M 4.4!

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I III H E , I' I - I II II I I I I I I I I I I II II I I. I fI II i. I. III III I f I I I I . I I I I I I I I I I I II I II I I I I I I I I I I I Meetings t.l1is year were held jointly with Gamma Omicron, local home economics club. As financial aid in paying the national conclave fee, the girls served most of the luncheons held at the college during the year. Pledge a11d installation services were held for four new members, who were then honored at a buffet supper. The traditional gift exchange was held at the Christmas party. In the spring the Alumnae Chapter of Kappa entertained the local group, which returned the honor the next month. Aptitudes for the Culinary Arts At least eight hours of credit in the home economics department is tl1e require- ment for members of Gamma Omicron, local home economics organization. Through meetings once a month the members gain pointers in tIIe social phases of home economics work. Reports and dis- cussions within the group and from outside speakers comprise tI1e programs. A series of meetings in the spring followed a cos- mopolitan theme. Speakers representing dif- ferent foreign countries told of the food of those several countries. A breakfast for former members on Homecoming and a gift exchange at the Christmas party were two outstanding social events of the year. Possessors of Intellect Plus The Administration Committee, in select- ing the students to pursue honors work, was not partial to one department of the college. uw I KAPPA OMICRON PHI, Group I Row 1--POTTER, BERRY, Miss XNHITE. PLANK, KNEPPER, DAUGHENBAUGH . Row 2-SMITH, Miss EvERs, BECK, Fox. GAMMA OMICRON, Group 2, Row 1 1SCHEMAHORN, DAUGHENBAUGII, BEIKRY, M. SMITH, FRANKLIN . Row 2-D, SMITH, DAYTON, Miss EVERS, REIMER, 1 EWING - Row 3-HINSHAW, COMPTON PLANK, HEDRICK, POTTER, Fox, BECK MONROE, FRY - How A-YOULE 9 KNEPPER, Miss WHITE, GEE, MCCOL- LUM, LITTLE. 9 lx Vl-0' , 3 'gf A ,'.' I' ' fp' b ' g v I I Ir I. BQSL. , 4: 'Z gg: 1.3 I ' 4. ., lvl- f . 4 .I .- 4' .I-- --- I I I I I l ,,.,,..M---j I w 3 1.-