ILVER SERPENT was the second women's class society to be formed at Nebraska University, its first appearance being in March, 1906. At first the Senior Women's organization was opposed to Silver Serpent because of the competition existing between the two groups. By the following year, the existence of Silver Serpent was justified and since then it has become one of the most important women's organizations.

     The success of Silver Serpent is due, in a large part, to the working force consisting of the charter members. They were Eleanor Andrews, Louise Brace, Evangeline Casey, Florence Parmalee, Nell Bratt, Keo Currie, Otis Hassler, Nellie Stevenson, Mary Strahorn, Mattie Woodworth, Georgia Field, Vinda Hudson, Helen Huse, Anne Parkinson, Elizabeth Kiewit, Vera Melquist, Jessie Powers, and Ellen True.

     The aim of Silver Serpent is to stimulate a friendly spirit among girls, especially among, those of the junior class. It has, during this year, sponsored two very successful rallies for the girls of our class. The group is composed of a representative from each sorority and six girls chosen from the class at large. In this way, Silver Serpent serves as a nucleus in creating a spirit of friendliness among junior women.

OFFICERS

President	CYRENA SMITH
Vice-President	VIOLA FORSELL
Secretary	MARGARET DUNLAP
Treasurer	SYLVIA LEWIS

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HETA NU is a national honorary pre-medic fraternity. It was founded at the University of Wyoming. Barker chapter, named in honor of Dr. Franklin D. Barker, the pre-medic advisor, was installed at the University of Nebraska, May 20, 1922. Membership in Theta Nu is based on high standards of scholarship, personality, leadership and general ability. Although scholarship is invariable, it is not elective. Election of members takes place twice a year, once immediately after the close of the first semester, and again just before the close of the second semester. Only men of sophomore, junior or senior standing may qualify for the first tapping. The second tapping takes place, at the last pre-medic banquet, which is sponsored by Theta Nu. At this time, first-year men, and those students who have marked improvement, are considered.

     Realizing that the greater part of medicine is art, only to be acquired by vast experience, Theta Nu strives to instill in the minds of its members an appreciation of that which is gained during college years, and to impress upon them the value of scholarship as a foundation for a successful career in the practice of medicine.

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