Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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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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Officers: President, Ralph Fox; Vice-President, James Spillane; Secretary, Cathy Curran; Treas- urer, John Cunningham. RICCI ACADEMY The Ricci Mathematics Academy has been very active during this past year in promoting an enthusiasm for mathematics among undergraduates. Periodic lectures have provided the opportunity for both intellectual and social stimu- lus. The Christmas party and spring bridge tournament provided well-received entertainment throughout the year. An informal course in IBM programming was an invaluable benefit to members and a source of prestige to the club. Left to right: Rita Cronin, Carol McSweeney, Joan Vittengl, Alice McCraith, Joan Spencer, Mrs. Clara Siggins, Moderator. The English Academy of graduate nurses meets monthly to discuss literature under the direction of the founder and moderator. Dr. Clara M. Siggins. The academy was organized in 1956 for the purpose of bringing the humanities close to the needs of the professional school. Membership is limited to twenty students, and candidates must be of high academic standing. Discussion within the group centers on the philoso- phy of literature, its spiritual and idealistic elements, and the question of taste. In addition, guest speakers are invited to address the academy on a variety of topics of interest in literature. ENGLISH ACADEMY OF GRADUATE NURSING

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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