2008 Woodie Awards
Once defunct English Society back on its feet
Ashley Johnson
Issue date: 10/2/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
UNCG's English Society held its interest meeting Wednesday night in front of the Jackson Library to discuss the blossoming idea of a new group.
The association is aimed at "getting the public to recognize the group as well as letting it be a social outlet for English majors and other people who have an interest in the arts," said Jennifer Elderidge, president of the English Society. Alongside Elderidge is Jacob Abbelkhaleq as vice president and Cody Burns as secretary. All three are ecstatic about restarting the once defunct association that has had trouble staying afloat in the past.
The officers were surprised and enthused by how many showed up during last Wednesday's meeting, which was roughly 15 people. Elderidge said she was very excited.
"The turnout was more than expected," added Elderidge.
They have yet to put together an official calendar of events, but the three leaders said they have a series of things they would like to try, including large public readings or soapbox poetry readings to raise funds for the group, and even open mic' sessions with jazz music. They're also excited about the possibility of a Mark Twain kayaking trip and possibly, around Halloween, having a campfire reading with ghost stories. Although plans are still up in the air, Elderidge assured the group, "It's better to have more ideas than no ideas."
Anthony Cuda, an assistant professor in the Department of English, was recently appointed faculty adviser for the English Society. Cuda said the social prosperity of the Society is very important to him, but above all else Cuda wishes for the group's members to be inspired.
"I think it's important that a fledgling Society like this one step out into the public eye, feel its way around, and test its wings", said Cuda. "Poetry slams, contests and creative writing workshops-all of these are possible ways for the Society to get its members involved in creative and enriching literary activities."
Having selected the officers of the Society himself, Cuda said "I believe that the officers of the Society are three superb, motivated, and intelligent students, and I know that this year they'll lay the foundation for an English Society that will thrive years after they're gone."
Though the English Society currently does not have official contact information, more information can be found on their Facebook social group.
The association is aimed at "getting the public to recognize the group as well as letting it be a social outlet for English majors and other people who have an interest in the arts," said Jennifer Elderidge, president of the English Society. Alongside Elderidge is Jacob Abbelkhaleq as vice president and Cody Burns as secretary. All three are ecstatic about restarting the once defunct association that has had trouble staying afloat in the past.
The officers were surprised and enthused by how many showed up during last Wednesday's meeting, which was roughly 15 people. Elderidge said she was very excited.
"The turnout was more than expected," added Elderidge.
They have yet to put together an official calendar of events, but the three leaders said they have a series of things they would like to try, including large public readings or soapbox poetry readings to raise funds for the group, and even open mic' sessions with jazz music. They're also excited about the possibility of a Mark Twain kayaking trip and possibly, around Halloween, having a campfire reading with ghost stories. Although plans are still up in the air, Elderidge assured the group, "It's better to have more ideas than no ideas."
Anthony Cuda, an assistant professor in the Department of English, was recently appointed faculty adviser for the English Society. Cuda said the social prosperity of the Society is very important to him, but above all else Cuda wishes for the group's members to be inspired.
"I think it's important that a fledgling Society like this one step out into the public eye, feel its way around, and test its wings", said Cuda. "Poetry slams, contests and creative writing workshops-all of these are possible ways for the Society to get its members involved in creative and enriching literary activities."
Having selected the officers of the Society himself, Cuda said "I believe that the officers of the Society are three superb, motivated, and intelligent students, and I know that this year they'll lay the foundation for an English Society that will thrive years after they're gone."
Though the English Society currently does not have official contact information, more information can be found on their Facebook social group.
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