Pan American Club
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Pan American Club
Description
First organized by Mr. Philip Leonard Green in New York, the Pan-American Student League dates as far back as 1920, having Latin American student federations represented in its membership. The North Side Pan American Club, started in 1942, purpose is to promote friendliness between the United States and the twenty-one other American republics. During this period, it strived to lay a “firm foundation for the unity and order which must come about in the future” (1942, Legend).
One of the unique aspects of the club is its organization, for membership is limited to forty-four members, a boy and a girl to represent each Pan American nation, plus the United States and Canada. Despite this small membership, the Pan American Club has grown so in importance that it is now one of the outstanding clubs at North Side. Throughout the year the club host programs and talks on these various countries by their representatives, with a hope to foster new appreciation for our Spanish speaking neighbors to the south, their cultures, language, and so much more.
One of the unique aspects of the club is its organization, for membership is limited to forty-four members, a boy and a girl to represent each Pan American nation, plus the United States and Canada. Despite this small membership, the Pan American Club has grown so in importance that it is now one of the outstanding clubs at North Side. Throughout the year the club host programs and talks on these various countries by their representatives, with a hope to foster new appreciation for our Spanish speaking neighbors to the south, their cultures, language, and so much more.
Type
Still Image
Rights
Alumni
Date
1943
