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487:(Class of 1985), the society was revived in its current incarnation. Mr. Vinciguerra was subsequently recognized as the society's "Avatar" in honor of this and other critical and successful efforts for Philo. In 2003, an award in his name was established. On Saturday, October 16, 2010, the society celebrated the 25th anniversary of its revival with a reception and meeting for students, alumni (known as "Geezers"), and various supporters; the occasion was dubbed "Resurgam 25." The debate topic, "Resolved: The Philolexian Society Has Never Had It So Good" was overwhelmingly approved. 25: 472:(Class of 1927), several undergraduates competed for the Philolexian Centennial Washington Prize, an oratory competition endowed by J. Ackerman Coles (Class of 1864), bestowed on the society on the occasion of its centennial in 1902. This short-lived revival was followed by another wartime incarnation. By 1952, due to waning interest and, according to some, the infamous presidency of the poet 99: 372:
For most of the 19th century, Philo engaged in a wide range of literary activities, including debates within and without the society, essay writing, correspondence, and hosting speeches by eminent men of the city. In 1852, at the organization's semi-centennial celebration, alumni raised a prize fund
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The number of Philolexians is unknown. Those who wish to gain full membership within the society must speak at three “consecutive” meetings and attend regularly. Those candidates who qualify may receive an invitation to New Member Night, a secretive initiation rite. A petition for membership and a
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Philolexian (known to members as "Philo," pronounced with a long "i") has been called the "oldest thing at Columbia except for the College itself," and it has been an integral part of Columbia from the beginning, providing the institution with its distinctive color,
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is one of the oldest college literary and debate societies in the United States, and the oldest student group at Columbia. Founded in 1802, the society aims to "improve its members in Oratory, Composition and Forensic Discussion." The society traces its roots to a
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that flourished at the nation's early colonial colleges. Before fraternities, publications, and other extracurriculars became common, these groups—which generally bore Greek or Latin names—were the sole source of undergraduate social life.
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of over $ 1,300 to endow annual awards in three categories: Oratory, Debate, and Essay. (The awards were eventually combined into a general "Philolexian Prize" which, since the 1950s, has been awarded annually by
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and Peithologian White, the latter in honor of a now-dormant rival society, the Peithologian. These colors were later appropriated by Columbia University for its own use. Its seal is called the Philogo.
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work of original, creative merit must be provided by the candidate. This meeting is not open to the public. Members have access to a large number of privileges through the organization.
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In 2003, the society held a constitutional convention that updated the original document, adjusting the organization to suit changes that had happened in the previous 200 years, such as
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The Philolexian Society holds meetings every Thursday the university is in session; the agenda typically consists of a debate and the presentation of a literary work. It also hosts a
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Columbia's first such society was formed in the 1770s when the school was still known as King's College; among this unnamed organization's members was future Treasury Secretary
1212: 699: 2771: 465:(Class of 1938), the organization was devoted mainly to drinking wine and listening to jazz. Philo effectively ceased to function by the beginning of World War II. 2810: 2639: 1124: 1392: 1375: 1368: 461:(Class of 1938), the economic hardships of the period severely curtailed the group's activities. By the late 1930s, according to former society president 1233: 362: 2820: 2795: 1942: 1226: 1682: 1198: 494:. Nonetheless, the society has retained its traditional forms and rituals almost in their entirety. Philolexian has several officers, the Moderator ( 2815: 2653: 1976: 857: 2800: 1184: 384:'s tenure in midtown Manhattan from 1857 to 1896, Philolexian often held their meetings in an old paper factory in the northeast corner of the 54: 1163: 1131: 476:(Class of 1948), the society entered 10 years of dormancy. Another brief revival in 1962, spearheaded by members of the Columbia chapter of 2073: 353:
Building on these earlier efforts, Philolexian was established on May 17, 1802. Among its earliest members were future Columbia president
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was formed four years later. For most of the next 100 years, Peithologian would serve as Philolexian's primary literary rival.
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Vinciguerra, Thomas J.: "Contemporary Civilization Meets Monty Python," New York, Columbia College Today, Spring/Summer 1987
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of the society until the next Contest), a beat poetry event appropriately called Beat Night, and a Greek-style
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In the 20th century, Philo broadened its range of activities as it became a training ground for essayist
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Starting in 2003, Philolexian has organized a fund for small theatre projects, later named for
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The organization also publishes a collection of poetry, prose, and visual media called
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But in 1943, at the behest of Columbia history professor and former Philo president
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three times year. Its winter issue compiles the best entries from the
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1987 New York Times Article on Joyce Kilmer Bad Poetry Contest
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included such figures as future Pulitzer Prize-winning poet
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Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
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president), as well as other enviable positions, including
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for "love of discourse," and the society's motto is the
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On Wednesday, October 16, 1985, under the guidance of
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