Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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The Italian Academy had its ori- gin in 1948 when interested stu- dents requested that a long estab- lished informal club be reorganized as an official part of the extracur- ricular program. From its inception the academy has promoted a fuller and deeper appreciation of the arts, customs, language, and history of Italy. It offers an abundance of varied ac- tivities such as movies, lectures, and student panels, folkloristic sing- alongs and dances, conce rts, plays, and field trips. Officers: President, Janet Quagenti; Vice-President, Lenore Sotera; Secretary, Mary Raim6; Treasurer, Joseph Ferolito. ITALIAN ACADEMY SPANISH ACADEMY The Spanish Academy, since its reorganization in 1948, has endeavored to develop in its members an understanding and appreciation of the Spanish language and the cultural heri- tage not only of Spain but also of Latin America. The music of these countries has been emphasized in weekly song fests. This year the academy added a service feature and col- lected clothing to send to the convent of San Francisco Betanzos, La Coruna, Spain. leers: President, Richard Picerno; Vice-President, Jorge Bermudez; Secretary, Sr. Carmen Vega; Treasurer, William Lallas 255

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THE WYNDIGOS Left to right: Tom Lynch, Bob Larkin, Roger Haynes, Tony Baldwin, Joe Carello. GERMAN ACADEMY The German Academy, which was founded in 1932 by Dr. Paul Boulanger, is one of the oldest language clubs on campus. Its activities, however, are very much up-to- date. While the traditional literature and customs of the land of the Rhine are not neglected, the greatest emphasis is laid on topics of current interest pertaining to Ger- man life. The academy ' s activities included such diverse offerings as a lecture on the Berlin situation by Aloys Wehr and a presentation of slides of German scenery by Mr. Whel- an. The key feature of the social calendar was the traditional Christmas party, fea- turing authentic German dishes and an ample supply of rousing German drinking songs. J 1 r ' ■ 1 1 I If r f i KlI f as I ' ■ M - ml m w mt - Officers: President, James Autio; Vice-President, Ar- thur Webster; Secretary, Eleanor Kutz; Treasurer, Paul Donovan. 254

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Left to right: Walter Erwin, Secretary; William Simione, Treas- urer; Vincent Martin, Vice-President; Joseph Sullivan, President. ACCOUNTING ACADEMY The Accounting Academy has as its purpose the development of a professional attitude toward accounting as a career. It also attempts to instill in its members the high regard for business ethics so necessary to the successful accountant. On a more practical level, it attempts to help the members to acquire an understanding of the current problems in the field of accounting and in business in general. The program by which the academy hopes to achieve these goals includes group discussions among its members and lectures by prominent businessmen and practicing accountants. 256