The Argonauts Honor Society Records, 1931-1997

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG11-05-005

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the records of the Argonauts Honor Society at Western Maryland College. This collection spans the years of 1931-1997. The Honor Society was superseded by Phi Beta Kappa in 1980 but it still exists as an award for the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average in the class. The collection is arranged topically then chronologically. The majority of the collection consists of membership records such as inducted members and membership awards.

Dates

1931-1997

Conditions Governing Use

Papers may be copied in accordance with the McDaniel College Archives' usual procedures.

Biographical / Historical

The Argonaut Honor Society was founded in 1935 under Dr. Berthwolf. It is the original honor society of Western Maryland College. Originally, the society's 'Fellows'were those who graduated summa cum laude or cum laude. Its on campus activities were carried out by associate members who were candidates for membership with a B average or higher in all courses. Their on-campus activities included annual winter banquets.

After the chartering of the Delta of Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa on May 1, 1980, the Argonauts was disbanded as an honor society. Although disbanded, the Argonauts live on as an academic award presented to the senior with the highest grade point average.