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Seated: D. Boone. L. Willis. G. B3vard. H. Jones. M. Wilson. V. Ports. V. Voorhees. G. Jemison. Stand. ing: W. Baker, E. Piel. C. Wilson. M. Statler. G. Mathias, E. Hahn. W. Shauck. J. Shirley. E. Haller. J.Reese. Graduating "Cum Laude" or "Summa dressed the group, and fellows of the Cum Laude" is the requirement for full Society were inducted by an impressive membership in the Argonauts, the honor initiation ceremony. society on the Hill. However, the activities The history of the Argonauts goes back of the group are carried on by associate to 1935, when a group of students led by members, who are juniors and seniors Dr. Lloyd M. Bertholf founded the honor. maintaining an average of "B" or above ary organization. They followed the and by sponsors Miss Addie Belle Robb maxims of a band of heroes who, accord- and Dr. William Ridington. ing to the ancient Greek legend, set out After the regular fall meetings, at which in the ship ARGO in search of the golden Dr. Dika Newlin and Dr. Kathryn Huganir fleece of truth and wisdom. From this were speakers, the Argonauts' activities group of eager seekers the Argonauts for the year continued with the annual tea have drawn their name. when the guests were freshmen and Officers who headed the Argonauts this sophomores who are potential Argonaut year as they carried on the traditions of members. The year was closed by the the founders were: President, Marie Wil- May banquet when the Right Reverend son; Vice-President, Henrietta Jones; Noble C. Powell, Bishop of the Diocese of Secretary, Vernelle Ports; and Treasurer, Maryland of the Episcopal Church, ad- Grace Bevard. 37