Dakota State Univeristy Historical Archives




Student Life Entertainment Clubs 1910-1929 1930-1949 1950-1969 1970-1989 1990-present Academics Best if viewed in Internet Explorer	Clubs and Associations 1900 - 1909 Century Club Century Club The Century Club is an extension of the Hawthorne Society. The Hawthorne Society was organized in the fall of 1907. The aim of this Club was to learn oratory discipline, declamatory skills and the rules of procedure that govern deliberative bodies. On alternate Saturday evenings the Auditorium was the center of many interesting and instructive programs. The programs were a great success due to the energy and enthusiasm of the Century Club members. During the year 1908 many new members were added. Because of the increase in membership the Century Club was able to improve upon and evolve the type of work, that was done by the organization. The fall of 1909 found the roll call increased to nearly eighty members. It was then that the current faculty advised the members that the club be divided into two separate societies. This would enable them to work more efficiently and broaden their sphere of influence on and off campus. The members of the Century Club, being very loyal to the organization, did not want to form a completely new group. Instead, they chose to create the A Division and B Division of the Century Club. Eurosophian Literary Society Literary Societies As early as 1888-89 the catalogue mentions “a large and vigorous society for practice in essay writing declamation, debate and parliamentary usages,” the name of which it would seem, was “Philotechnian,” and by the next year we read,” two large and vigorous literary societies have been organized,”; so that the “Athenians” and the Philotechnians” (if tradition is reliable) were already eager rivals, and the classes of 90 and 91 could tell wonderful tales of mysterious sessions, dark plottings, and enthusiastic contestants. Then come ominous references to rhetorical exercises in chapel, the evident breaking up of all earlier organizations, a general chaos until in 1914, under the leadership of Profs Goff and Shank, the public literary work was for the first time centered in the eurosophian and philomathiean societies. As the school year grew longer, it became necessary to enroll all incoming students belonging to the lower classes in what was known as the “Junior Rhetorical Society,” holding its sessions on alternate Friday afternoons instead of on Saturday evening. At about this time the young gentlemen concluded that there was excellent reason for the establishment of a debating club where would be larger opportunity for debate and drill parliamentary usages than afforded by the “Philo” and the “Euro.” A request for the same was granted, and the “Debating Club” took its place as a fourth literary organization. Each society is under the management of some member of the faculty and every student is a member of one of the societies unless he prefers to give his literary work in the chapel. Philomathean Literary Society Debating club Junior Rhetorical Society Music Club Music Club “This is an organization consisting of all students in the Music Department, members of the Orchestra and Glee Club. The purpose of this Club was to become familiar with the lives of various composers and the character of their work. The meetings are held once a month; and each meeting is devoted to the study of one composer. A program is given in which each member is expected to take an active part in one meeting during the year.” Science Club Science Club In the Oyaka, a paper published in the early days of the school, mention is made of the Agassiz Science Club which long ago seems to have died out. The club was re-organized in the fall of 1902 by the members of the zoology, Botany, Physiology and Physic classes for the purpose of carrying on work in science in advance of the regular class room instruction. It is open to all members of the school, the only requirememnt is to take some part in the program prepared. The program usually consists of papers and discussions by the instructors and students on some scientific topic and often the professional men of the city give instructive talks. The club meets every two weeks. Students Christian Association Students Christian Association The Students’ Christian Association, which stood as the exponent of Christian Life in the school, was organized in 1892 by the suggestion and help of Miss Charlotte Mawson, at that time a member of the faculty. The association includes all members of the school, and all denominations take part in its meetings freely. The meetings are held weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 7:45 and are led by some members of the student body or faculty. Webster Society _(8,9) Webster Society Webster Society was organized in 1906. The purpose of the club was to aid in developing the abilities of its members in debate, oratory, music and other literary exercises as well as sociability. Each year's achievements added much to the honor of this society, the members of which were exponents of activity and progress. All honor to the Websters of the day gone by, who labored so patiently and earnestly for the society’s existence; all honor to the future Websters, to whom shall be entrusted the mission of carrying the work to a grand and glorious finish. 1910 - 1919 Athenian Society Athenian Society No information currently available. Century A Society Century A Society No information currently available. Century B Society Century B Society No information currently available. Debating Club Debating Club No information currently available. Girls Glee Club Girls Glee Club No information currently available. Student Bible Class Student Bible Class No information currently available. Student Christian Association Student Christian Association No information currently available. YWCA YWCA No information currently available. Webster Society _(8,9) Webster Society No information currently available. 1920 - 1929 Anemone Council & Staff Anemone Council & Staff Yearbook Athenian Society Athenian Society This organization studied topics current to the day, including authors, musicians, and “all things that make little people grow.” Century Literacy Society Century Literacy Society This society was composed of 4th and 5th year Juniors and was primarily concerned with personal development. Daubers Daubers An organization for students with an interest in art. Debate Squad Debate Squad No information currently available. “E” Club “E” Club Organized in 1923, this club provided support and encouragement to improve sportsmanship and quality of male students participating in athletics. East Hall Council East Hall Council This council was comprised of female students who lived in East Hall. Eastern Staff Eastern Staff The staff of the weekly college paper. The Eastern News Service The Eastern News Service An organization concerned with relaying information and news items to the hometowns of college students. Kappa Sigma Iota Kappa Sigma Iota Established in 1922, this honorary fraternity of Eastern College was devoted to student scholarship. Kindergarten Primary Club Kindergarten Primary Club This club was comprised of members pursuing a degree or with an interest in Kindergarten education. Meetings were held every Monday. Masque Cast Masque Cast A dramatics fraternity composed of students who possessed talent in theatre and drama. Men’s Glee Club Men’s Glee Club No information currently available. Normal Lyric Club Normal Lyric Club This was a musical club available to students attending the college. Student Council Student Council This council is an extension of the Student Senate and was composed of student representatives from each class year. Each class year was given equal representation. It is an outgrowth of the Student Senate which started in 1924. Wendell Phillips Society Wendell Phillips Society A society that consisted of students deemed “born orators." Women’s Glee Club Women’s Glee Club No information currently available. Young Women’s Christian Association Young Women’s Christian Association This organization was Christian-oriented and provided support and campus activities for all female students. Young Men’s Christian Association Young Men’s Christian Association Organized in 1924, the purpose of this organization was to offer Christian fellowship to male students of Eastern and surrounding colleges. _(10,11,12)

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