Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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CSO Lectured Mr. Roy Linning of Chicago was the major speaker of the Christian Science Organization. This organization gives the col- lege an opportunity to learn about the Christian Science religion and wel- comes Christian Scientists in fellowship. Regular meetings were held once a week in Ad- ministration Building. These meetings included readings from Mary Baker Eddie ' s books and testi- monies, and remarks on Christian Science were given by the members and visitors. (Above) Al Brill, reader, Sallye Smith, member. Bill Yarbrough, secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Jessie Wilson, sponsor, Linda Herbert, co-sponsor, Howard Bencomo, member; and Al Richie, president plan activities. Hillel Visited Local Homes The most important pro- gram of Hillel this year was a local home hospital- ity day. Many Memphis Jewish homes invited MSU Hillel members into their homes. The purpose of Hillel is to create a friendly at- mosphere among the Jew- ish students on the campus. Mr. Louis Brown of the Jewish Community Center was the director of Hillel and was responsible for setting up featured speak- ers at their monthly m.eet- ings. The officers of Hillel are (seated) Marilyn Pearlman, publicity chairman; Leon Urbailel, president; Nikki Cohen, treasurer; (standing) Jessee Feldman, vice president; Steve Penchan, Religious Council representative and (not pictured) Mark Levine, secretary. 129

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Barth to Build Serving as a link between the Church and the campus is the responsibihty of the Episcopal organization, Barth House. Daily serv- ices of prayer are con- ducted, and Holy Com- munion is served several times a week. The weekly meetings on Sunday featured a series of talks on The Anatomy of Protest. Barth House is anticipating its new house and chapel which will be erected on the pres- ent site. (Far right) Wuiuli Owe?: and Ronnie Burgess i irry out a painting project at the As- se nbly of God Church on Southern. (Right) Patsy Ward cannot paint but she is good at holding the bucket. Chi Alpha Aided MSU Events During Alumni Day and Parent ' s Day the As- sembly of God and Pen- tecostal student organiza- tion, Chi Alpha, gave out- standing support to the u- niversity. Their weekly meetings leaned toward re- ligious programs while a wider variety of projects and social activities took place at the monthly meet- ings. Chi Alpha members took an active part in pro- grams with teenagers in churches throughout Mem- phis. (Above) Reverend Edwin Hoover leads members at a week- ly meeting. 1 lan % 128

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Newman Club The Newman Founda- tion offers religious and social activities for the Catholics at Memphis State. A Mass was cele- brated daily. Highlights of the year were the T hanks- giving Dinner, the Christ- mas Ball and a Paschal Meal at Easter. The Budge, the New- man newspaper, was pub- lished by its members and announced oncoming events such as bi-weekly seminars held by nuns and brothers. Newman ' s excellent library helped to keep an equal balance of the educational, religious and social needs of its members. (Upper right) Raymond Przybyszewski, Mary Alice Haniahan, Nita Thorton, Calvin Taylor and Sharon Crosby come for fun and friends at the Newman Club. (Above) ]erry Colin, president, brings an urgent matter before Susan Grills, secretary; Ken Scarleski, treas- urer; Susan Waller, corresponding sec- retary. (Right) President Hu nphreys and past Newman Chaplain Rev. W allin converse after the dedication of the new building. (Above) ]erry Colin was elected president of the Newman foundation by its members. 130