University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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THRUSTING THROUGH ENVELOPING WILDERNESS ' ARE THE ALASKAN ROADS THAT GIVE GROUND TRAVELERS ACCESS TO REMOTE REGIONS. 60

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THE AMERICAN RUSSIAN CIRCLE The American-Russian Circle was activated in the fall of 1947 by Miss Nady Denie, the faculty adviserto the group. The members of the Circle are students of the Russian Language, Russian History and Economic Geography classes, but anyone in- terested is eligible for membership. The Circle is strictly a non-political organization, and its motto is Knowledge is the First Line of Defense. The purpose of the Circle is to become acquainted with Russian music, cos- tumes and other cultural media, thus promoting a greater interest in Russian studies. Because of the existing world situation, our country is in need of a great number of American-born Russian linguists. The members of the Circle feel that it is for America ' s National interests and safety that a knowledge of Russia and the Russian language is urgently needed. Officers for the academic year 1948-49 are: PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECY. -TREASURER FACULTY ADVISER VIOLA F. LETNER GEORGE STILES JOHN LESMAN LETTY HATCHER NADY DENIE 62