Philonomosian Society

 

Society is organized. Its object, as set forth in its constitution, is to “cultivate and improve all those mental faculties which a benevolent Creator has bestowed upon his favorite creature, Man” and its motto is “Lex, Libertas Salusque Gentis" (Law, Liberty and the Well-Being of the Nation.) Membership is drawn from underclassmen and students in the Preparatory Division, in contrast to the Philodemic Society whose membership is limited to seniors

 

 

Becomes an exclusively Preparatory School organization

 

 

Re-established at GU. Changes its name to the College Debating Society. Adopts the rule of open forum allowing members to speak on any current topic

 

 

Begins a Lecture Bureau to provide speakers for external gatherings

 

 

Revived after a lapse of 2 years. Membership is restricted to juniors and seniors

 

 

Schedules debates with other colleges, moving away from the intra-mural model of contests

 

 

Last mention in Georgetown's yearbook as an active organization