College of the Holy Cross - Purple Patcher Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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HISTORY ACADEMY. James M. Seymour, Vice Presidentg Raymond J. Clough, Secretary, Richard A. Cosgrove, President. I fwwmtfsf- .,pw ' As a friendly rival to the Cross and Scroll Society, the John Colet Educa- tion Society presents the student body with a large repertory of guest speak- ers. During the past year Dr. Francis Buckley, Chairman of the Psychology Department of Assumption College spoke on Existentialism,,' and Rev. George Bissonette, also of Assumption, gave a lecture on 'cRussian Educa- tion. Sister Josephina, C.S.J., pro- fessor in the Boston College Gradu- ate School of Education, spoke on the Montessori Method of Educationf, Francis Keppel, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Harvard University, delivered an address on opportunities for graduate study in the field of edu- cation. The John Colet Society maintains a membership of close to one hundred students, with fifty additional asso- ciate members from Anna Maria Col- lege. It is currently in the process of forming an organization of Holy Cross Alumni who are teaching in secondary schools. 26 The American Civil War served as the topic of discussion for the History Academy. Talks in the series included 'The Diplomatic Warf' Political De- velopmentsf Social Consequencesf and The War at Seaf, Officers of the Academy chose this year's subject in September. Meetings are held every second Tuesday and consist of a short talk and discussion period. Lectures are given by a member in accordance with his particular interest in the Civil War. The Academy conducts meet- ings on an informal and open basis. Membership is kept small-about fif- teen members-to permit free ex- change of ideas. A genuine interest in history qualifies a student for mem- bership. The Academy aims to instill an interest and appreciation of history among students of the college, Whether majoring in history or not. Rev. Maurice Reidy, S.J., moderates the organization, assists in the choice of a subject, and provides a suggested list of readings on the chosen subject. JOHN COLET SOCIETY. John C. Mallett, James F. Danner, Secretary, John F. Biosotti, Vice President, John E. Fox, President, Norman J. Plourde, Treasurer.

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Founded in 1955 the Physics Society provides an opportunity for the extra- curricular study of current research and development in the Held of physics. In 1958 the club was afliliated with the American Institute of Physics. The Society conducts biweekly meetings to provide expression for students who have undertaken in- dividual projects of investigation. Student speakers discussed aspects of pure physics and its application. Fre- quently members of the science faculty are invited to participate, and, in the future, the Society intends to extend invitations to guest lecturers from industry. The Physics Society provides its members with valuable information regarding occupational positions and graduate school opportunities in physics. In addition, the group fre- quently presents movies of current physical research and has planned trips to nearby graduate schools and industrial establishments. One of its accomplishments, The Cross Product, is Written and edited by physics majors. This year marked the fifteenth anni- versary of the Mathematics Club. Un- der the guidance of Dr. Patrick Shanahan the club meets every Tues- day evening at seven o,clock. Lec- tures at the Weekly meetings are, for the most part, provided by the stu- dents themselves, although the or- ganization has attempted to obtain guest lecturers. In the offing are joint meetings with mathematics clubs of nearby colleges. Members of the math department and math majors conduct a very active Weekly seminar. Distinct from the seminar, the math club is not considered a formal organizationg nor is it considered an extra class. The club is a group of students who enjoy mathematics and assemble for a deeper understanding of the sub- ject, particularly topics not formally covered in class. It aims to encourage the study of pure and applied mathe- matics and to investigate the spirit which guides present day mathema- tical activity. Each spring an award is presented to the best student lec- turer of the club. PHYSICS SOCIETY. Robert I. Webster, John F. Izzo, Presiclentg Richard F. Castcn, Vice President, William R. Fehlner, Secretary-Treasurer. Q The MATH CLUB listens to President Hay Cannonls Set theory. 25

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Should labor unions be subject to the Anti-Trust Act? Should trade with Communist Cuba be continued? Such and similar topics formed the basis of discussion for the Economics Club this scholastic year. The club was founded just one year ago and now is moderately active with a membership of about twenty eco- Acken, Vice President. ,..:.,,E. .. , N . E Si ., ,ff if is ' - 5. nomics majors. Organized on a dis- P cussion basis, meetings consist of one I L or two student speakers on a topic in economics. Occasionally outside p I j . speakers are invited. Last year the A .YY Dean of Harvard Business School ad- dressed the group on the aims and graduate business programs of Har- vard Business School. The Economics Club is organized on the supposition that the average student knows little of the economy of our country and adheres to many misconceptions. It is the aim of the club to stimulate and encourage the study of economics and to provide an insight into the economic problems facing the world today. Topics are selected by the officers on a rotational basis. , ws., GERMAN CLUB. Dr. Theodore Lowe, Alan D. Lee, President, Harry Z. Womack, Robert I. Del Vecchio, Vice President, john E. Crean, Prof. Eugene F. Daley, Prof. Alfred V. Boursy. 27 ECCNONIICS CLUB. Stephen C. Muir, Secretary, john P. Kelliher, Presiclent, John R. Reorganized last year after a period of inactivity, the Holy Cross German club, Der Kreuzfahrer Verein CThe Crusader Clubj, is the most active organization of its type on campus. The club meets monthly in Alumni Hall and has a membership of be- tween sixty and seventy students. Meetings consist of a varied pro- gram of student and guest lectures, and films. Dr. Hans jorg Eiff, Vice- Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, spoke on the Berlin crisis. Dr. Erich Budde, a professor from Boston University, addressed the club on modern German drama. Student lectures included talks on German dialects and summer travel in Europe. This spring the German Club con- ducted a German social CGesellschaftj with Emmanuel College and com- posed a handbook of German songs and cultural information. The aim of the organization is to augment classroom knowledge in an informal atmosphere. -WILLIAINI GAQRTLAND