1922 Yearbook
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1922 Yearbook
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The Ambrosian
THE ARPAS
The Arpas Club was again in the limelight at St. Ambrose. This
club, composed of freshmen only, was especially fortunate in securing
a membership, not only larger than ever before, but also capable of maintaining in a most worthy manner the high standards set by the members
of the organization during the preceding year. Indeed, the work of the
Arpas has been such as to merit for it a place among the leading societies of the College.
The Arpas Club had its birth during the school year of 1920-1921,
shortly after the beginning of the second semester. It was designed to
remedy the long-felt want of concerted action on the part of the first-
year men, and to unite them in the bonds of friendship. From the very
first, the Arpas was a great success. Weekly meetings were held in the
chio rooms and entertainments were carried out most successfully. The
work of the men made everyone recognize the merit and worth of this
body, and marked out the way for future progress.
The problem of reorganization, although presenting difficulties peculiar to the Arpas Club, was effected in a most satisfactory manner.
The members of 1920-1921, who, although no longer eligible for this
purely freshman club, nevertheless wished to see it reestablished on a
firm basis, took charge of the work. The list of freshman students was
carefully culled before the selection of candidates was completed. Then
followed a memorable initiation in which the spirit of the club was instilled into the new members in a manner best judged by the phenomenal progress made since by the Arpas. After the election of officers,
the organization was complete, and the year's work was taken up in
earnest.
The purpose of the founders of the club, to welcome the "Freshie"
and to promote friendship and loyalty among the newcomers, has been
carried out this year in a fitting manner. Hence, the activities of the
Arpas have been preeminently social. Interesting and entertaining programs are a feature of every regular meeting. The establishment of a
well equipped club room, which serves as a haven of refuge for the
weary "Freshie", has done much to solidify the fraternity. Added zest
is given to the work of the Arpas by the friendly rivalry which is, at all
times, maintained with the K. E. Club. However, the spirit of both
clubs is such that rivalry is not only kept within bounds but is often
entirely forgotten in a joining of forces for the purpose of benefiting in
some way the student at St. Ambrose College.
Page Ninety-two
THE ARPAS
The Arpas Club was again in the limelight at St. Ambrose. This
club, composed of freshmen only, was especially fortunate in securing
a membership, not only larger than ever before, but also capable of maintaining in a most worthy manner the high standards set by the members
of the organization during the preceding year. Indeed, the work of the
Arpas has been such as to merit for it a place among the leading societies of the College.
The Arpas Club had its birth during the school year of 1920-1921,
shortly after the beginning of the second semester. It was designed to
remedy the long-felt want of concerted action on the part of the first-
year men, and to unite them in the bonds of friendship. From the very
first, the Arpas was a great success. Weekly meetings were held in the
chio rooms and entertainments were carried out most successfully. The
work of the men made everyone recognize the merit and worth of this
body, and marked out the way for future progress.
The problem of reorganization, although presenting difficulties peculiar to the Arpas Club, was effected in a most satisfactory manner.
The members of 1920-1921, who, although no longer eligible for this
purely freshman club, nevertheless wished to see it reestablished on a
firm basis, took charge of the work. The list of freshman students was
carefully culled before the selection of candidates was completed. Then
followed a memorable initiation in which the spirit of the club was instilled into the new members in a manner best judged by the phenomenal progress made since by the Arpas. After the election of officers,
the organization was complete, and the year's work was taken up in
earnest.
The purpose of the founders of the club, to welcome the "Freshie"
and to promote friendship and loyalty among the newcomers, has been
carried out this year in a fitting manner. Hence, the activities of the
Arpas have been preeminently social. Interesting and entertaining programs are a feature of every regular meeting. The establishment of a
well equipped club room, which serves as a haven of refuge for the
weary "Freshie", has done much to solidify the fraternity. Added zest
is given to the work of the Arpas by the friendly rivalry which is, at all
times, maintained with the K. E. Club. However, the spirit of both
clubs is such that rivalry is not only kept within bounds but is often
entirely forgotten in a joining of forces for the purpose of benefiting in
some way the student at St. Ambrose College.
Page Ninety-two
Date
1922
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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