Wells College - Cardinal Yearbook (Aurora, NY)

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The Wells Qllullegiate Qzsnniatinn nf wells Qllullsggnz President, . Vice-President, . Secretary, . Treasurer, . Student government has usu- ally been considered by us only in reference to our own organi- zation, which of course we recog- nize to be one of supreme merit. From this point of view we have seen its importance both in theory and in practice. Never- theless the appeal of the universal is always greater than that of the particular, and this year the uni- versality of student government was made apparent by the Inter- collegiate Conference held at Wells. So we cease to apply to our organization the words unique Susan Fritsch Helen Howarth . Estella Black Gertrude Cleveland W - T l and particular, and substitute those signifying breadth and universality. From this conference we naturally felt that our own Association was small both in numbers and scope. But we were indeed glad that we were not bothered by the problems of a college situated in a large city, by fraternities, or by lack of collegiate spirit. We congratulated ourselves when we discovered that our honor system could fulfill the highest demands made of it, and stand the severest strains put on it. The simplicity of our rules, the justice of our constitution, and the attitude of our members toward the Association were significantly impressive. It is difficult of course to judge the Intercollegiate Conference from our own point of view, so we shall not attempt it. The follow- ing is an article which appeared in the magazine of one of the leading universities represented: 60

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Recording Secretdffy MRS. EDNA YOUNG SEARLES, Leonia, N. I. Corresponding Seeifetaify MRS. ALICE RICHARDS KENNEDY, 2875 Broadway, New York City Tredsiwer MRS. LOUISE STRONG DAVENPORT, 2 53 Rugby Road, Brooklyn, N. Y. wffiners uf the Wells Qlinllege Eastern Qssnniatiun President MRS. ELLA MCCLARY DAWSON, I2o2 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Ill. Vice-Presidents MRS. GERTRUDE KIRK FOBES, 622 Goodrich Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. MISS JULIA T. MARTIN, 4340 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Ill. MISS HELEN KELSEY, I 509 Stunniit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio Secretary MISS ALICE BARLER, 436 Arlington Place, Chicago, Ill. Tifeasinfeif MISS GLADYS CABLE, I 34 Third Avenue, Hinsdale, Ill. Chaiinnan of Coniinittee on Endownienzf Fund MISS JULIA T. MARTIN, 4340 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Ill. S9

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Last fall a young women's eastern intercollegiate conference on student government was held at Wells College, Aurora, New York, Twenty-one institutions were repre- sented, including women's colleges and state universities from the east, south, and middle west. Each representative brought up for discussion problems that were peculiar to her own college. The reports and discussion showed a remarkable train- ing in organization and governmental work among the young women of America's foremost colleges, and showed also a splendid development of the college woman's sense of responsibility, her discretion, and her executive ability. The proceedings lead us to believe that when the college woman takes her place in the dynamic community of which she is soon to be a part, she will not only be able to take an intelligent interest in governmental affairs, but she will be ready to do her share in the upbuilding and uplifting of the nation-in short, to be an efficient citizen. :This conference was significant in the development of the dynamic evolution of woman's position socially and economically. It was a lesson in development of judgment, in familiarity with parliamentary rule, in sympathetic working out of common problems. It was also a lesson in the gentle courtesy of social relations between hostesses and guests. It was a lesson in womanliness, in dignity and poise, in thoughtfulness and consideration of others. It was a lesson in introspection-in mercilessly gazing at one's own deficiencies, and the resulting symposium of ideas and ideals of womanly honor, gentleness and capability was an inspira- tion to the woman who is soon to leave college and take her place in the ranks of citizenship, to work hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, and soul to soul with her fellow men and women in the struggle for the betterment of the human race. SUSAN FRITSCH. 61