:This article is about a society. For the ancient figure, see Anak.

The ANAK Society has always been active in any movement leading to the advancement of Georgia Tech community and has initiated many of the most important activities on the Tech campus.

ANAK's purpose is to honor outstanding juniors and seniors who have shown both exemplary leadership and a true love for Georgia Tech. The activities of ANAK are secret, and membership is considered the highest honor a student can achieve at Georgia Tech. ANAK is unique to Georgia Tech.

History

The society was founded on January 1, 1908 by four seniors (McCarty, Baughn, Goodier, and Sweet). The first president was George W. McCarty, who was Vice President of the Ashcraft-Wilkinson Company, and also an Alumni Member of the Georgia Tech Athletic Board. Mr. McCarty was responsible for arranging the purchase of Rose Bowl Field and for the creation of the annual Alumni Association Roll Call.

The other officers were C. H. Baughn, Vice President, Lewis E. Goodier, Secretary, and Charles A. Sweet, Treasurer. Mr. Goodier became one of the pioneer air officers of the Army. He fell soon afterwards in a plane accident and was transferred to the infantry. Mr. Goodier later was attached to the ROTC. unit at Georgia Tech.

The other charter members were G. A. Hendrie, C. A. Adamson, S. J. Hargrove, J. E. Davenport, L. W. "Chip" Robert, W. R. Snyder, Cherry L. Emerson and G. W. Holmes Cheney.

Timeline

Among the important events and achievements in the Society's history are:

1908 - Founding of the ANAK Society; the creation of the first Honor Code system; and the start of Georgia Tech's yearbook, the Blueprint

1910 - The pulling of the YMCA out of its dark days

1911 - The first discussion of the publishing of a school newspaper on October 5, 1911. It was decided to publish the first issue the day before the Georgia game of 1911. The name chosen was The Technique, and the first two editors were E. A. Turner, the YMCA Secretary and Mrs. Bloom. Dr. Perry was the first faculty advisor and member of the staff. The other positions were filled by students. The society and the three faculty members above picked the first staff.

1912 - The year of the Band's difficulties and the appointment of its first leader, Mr. Greenblatt, by the Society

1913 - The movement for the correction of the medical conditions on the Tech campus, later leading to the building of the school hospital; creation of the Freshman Rat Cap system

1915 - The beginning of the movement for compulsory support of student publications

1916 - The merging of the two student publications, the old Yellow Jacket with the present Technique. The first, larger six-page paper later debuted on February 16, 1917.

1919 - Organization and sponsorship of the first Tech Homecoming, held at the 1919 Commencement

1920 - Request of the formation of the first Publicity Bureau of the school

1921 - Fight against the Ku Klux Klan on the Tech campus

1922 - Formation of the Student Council, which later became the Student Government Association

1924 - The fight against the abolishing of societies on the campus

1929 - The formation of the Yellow Jacket Club (now known as the Ramblin' Wreck Club)

1931 - The changing of the Pass Book for 1932-33 and the publication of the Senior Personnel History for distribution to firms throughout the country to aid in the securing of positions for the senior class

1935 - First of present-day Homecoming celebrations sponsored by ANAK, ODK and the Yellow Jacket Club

1947 - The Society presents a bust of Coach Alexander to Athletic Association on September 26

1957 - ANAK observes 50th anniversary

1958 - On November 15, Dr. Edward E. David (EE, '45) receives first annual George W. McCarty-ANAK award as "outstanding young alumnus of the year."

1961 - ANAK works behind the scenes to peacefully integrate Georgia Tech

1986 - A donation from J. Erskine Love begins the GT Student Foundation

1987 - Paul G. Mayer Garden by the Skiles Classroom Building is dedicated on May 30

1989 - The Mentor Program, matching students and alumni in common career interests, turned over to the Student Alumni Association

1995 - The second Honor Code established after Academic Senate approval and successful student referendum

External link

Official website