University of Nebraska College of Agriculture - Shucks Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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4. 3 F ' ' 'u':l11'fffQ1fI 'i 'g ' TLT' S5 bllkf ly E'ff.fl'f 'A' QBpbeIian literary bunietp The organization of this society took place in the school year of 1907-8. The word Ophelian means Friend- ship. During the past year this society has very successfully lived up to its name: also in a general way it has tried to follow the lines laid out by it, both in literary and social purposes. In this it has keen helped a great deal by Miss Flora Bullock, sponsor of both literary societies ' The advantages which are given to every member in the way of valuable training in public speaking, debating, reading, etc., have been well demonstrated thruout the year. , At the beginning of the school year a joint social meeting was held with the Davisson society,'at which a good program was rendered, followed by a mixer in which everybody took part and had a good time. The Ophelian held open meetings every two weeks on Friday evenings, which were, well attended. The programs were very interesting. . Each year a debating team is chosen to represent the society in an inter-society debate with the Davissons. This has been a custom for seven years. The Ophelians have won live of these debates. l 107 l

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