Sigma Phi Epsilon--Literary Theme

"To strive for excellence in our literary programs; this is our raison d'être!"

Traditional Literary Productions

Creative Writer:
The productionist writes her own original ideas, whether imaginary or a personal experience in a story form.

Extemporizer:
The productionist shares with the audience her own ideas and opinions about the topic being discussed. It should be outlined and personal experience may be added.

Prose Reader:
The productionist selects a piece from the work of another, preferably a notable author.

Poet:
The productionist can recite her own piece, use that of another or present a song to share with the audience.

Dramatic Duet:
Two productionists work together in acting out a short play or their own creation.

Literary Theme--Spring 2008

REVOLUTION: A Personal Choice to Change the World

“Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.”

-- Marianne Williamson

Vice-President: Marjorie Nehring

Critic: Teri Schrumpf

First Judged Meeting--February 18, 2008

Religion: Is your faith revolutionary?

Creative Writer: Blaire Cloyd

Extemporizer: Teri Schrumpf

Prose: Jessica Rose

Poet: Alexandra Cartwright-Devine

DD: Mackenzie Buchanan & Jodi Schroeder

Second Judged Meeting--March 10, 2008

Equality: When does inequality merit revolution?

Creative Writer: Jamie Weier

Extemporizer: Missy Albert

Prose: Jessi Gable

Poet: Mackenzie Buchanan

DD: Lauren Ridings & Kristen Schmalz

Third Judged Meeting--April 14, 2008

Justice: Do the ends justify the means?

Creative Writer: Jessi Gable

Extemporizer: Lindsey Hess

Prose: Jamie Weier

Poet: Jessica Rose

DD: Kayla Pribyl & Alex Cartwright-Devine

Literary Theme--Fall 2007

Treasures of the World:

Through literature, we will explore a few of the world’s most valued masterpieces and their underlying themes. As author Steven Lubar said, “We are surrounded by things, and we are surrounded by history. But too seldom do we use artifacts that make up our environment to understand the past. Too seldom do we try to read objects as we read books--to understand the people and times that created them, used them, and discarded them.” By investigating the topics that well-known objects represent, we will combine literature and artifacts to better understand history, life, the human condition, and ourselves.

Vice-President: Lindsey Hess

Critic: Alexandra Cartwright-Devine

Unjudged Meeting – September 17, 2007

Mystery (Easter Island)

Creative: Mackenzie Buchanan

Extemp: Blaire Cloyd

Prose: Jamie Weier

Poet: Jodi Schroeder

DD: Jessica Rose and Alex Cartwright-Devine

First Judged Meeting – October 1, 2007

Turmoil (Picasso's Guernica)

Creative: Jessi Gable