Eastern University - Log Yearbook (St Davids, PA)

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First Row, left to right: Dave Beals, W. Vaskis, R. Marcus, 5. Vitullo; Second Row, left to right: C. Pierce, M. Standish, D. Fleming, M. McGIoughlin, J. Hester, J. Bartholomew, C. Neal. THE STUDENT C OUNCIl To make life at Eastern more democratic, and at the same time more Christian, was the ultimate aim of the Student Council this year. Of great importance in accomplishing this aim was the attempt to help students integrate all parts of their life at Eastern to create a meaningful whole. The problem of academic achievement of the stu- dent body was investigated thoroughly by the Coun- cil, with emphasis on the need for wise selection of extra-curricular activities. Under the guidance of the Council, a major event on the social calendar changed in scope. The elec- tion of the campus queen took place in November, and the queen was crowned at the Fall Banquet. In addition to the time of election, the manner of the election was also changed. The queen was elected from all junior and senior girls rather than, as previously, from candidates of the literary societies. Provisions were made for the election, from the literary societies, of a May queen to reign for one day only. Working for a fuller life for the students, the com- mittees of the Council continued to function effective- ly: the Social Committee, the Athletic Committee, the Cultural Committee, and the Spiritual Life Committee, and the Art Committee. The Calendar Committee, established last year, aided in the scheduiing of the year's main events. To help make meal-time a more enjoyable experi- ence, the Council Dining Hall Committee continued to act. The Council investigated the possibility of a public address system for the dining hall and cam- paigned for a renewing of the traditional dinner dress. Thus maintaining an interest in every phase of student life, Eastern's Student Council, capably led by Roland Marcus, was again an efTective vehicle for student seif-government. I.WMuIQ-w j; . rawhs'gguwnmlf ; ' v I J .t.' 3 J, i...'; .g as.

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THE SOCIAL C OMMIT TEE The Social Committee this year has sought to serve Eastern faithfully and to present a widely varied social program. Their first maior responsibility was the planning of recreation for the test-weary Fresh- men during Orientation Week. October brought the Sadie Hawkins week-end, a Halloween Party, the traditional race and the culmin- ation, a hayride. The traditional Fall Banquet, An Affair to Remember, held in November at the William Penn Inn will remain a highlight of the social year. The entire evening was climaxed by the crown- ing of Eastern's Campus Queen for 1958-59, Miss Sitting, left to right: J. Robinson, J. Six- smith, 5. Schmidt. Standing: P. Comfort, 5. Lynn, R. Slaght, B. Cavis, K. Baldauff, M. Seldon. Mary Ann Long-a perfect ending for a perfect evening. The student-faculty Valentine Party was well- attended and created a somewhat more informal atmosphere than is usual in faculty-student functions. The faculty's portrayal of Love-Making Through the Ages was unforgettable. The Variety Show, another memorable occasion, was, as usual, a great success. The weII-rounded year of social functions ended with a farewell party for the Seniors sponsored by the Social Committee in cooperation with the faculty.