Merrimack College - Merrimackan Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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In addition to the new organizations the previously formed groups continued to improve and expand their activities. The Austin debaters locked forensic horns with other colleges in the area; the Choral Society per- formed at numerous functions; and the Dramatic Club branched out with an original musical comedy pro- duction. On the athletic side, the basketball team showed steady improvement which has been reflected in in- creased game attendance; the tennis and sailing clubs have developed plans for intercollegiate competition in their respective fields. These and all other activities of the professional clubs and of the oflicial co-curricular organizations favorably reflect the sure and steady growth of Merri- mack. THE MAIN ALTAR in the Upper Chapel of Austin Hall. THE NEW College Library — store- house of knowledge and indispensable instrument of research.

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The past academic year witnessed a mushroom growth of clubs and activities. The presidential cam- paign combined with classroom lectures to furnish im- petus for organizing the Young Republicans and the Young Democrats. These two organizations fostered a lively interest in political affairs, and were instrumental in arranging the very popular Public Forums. The principles of Catholic Action were implemented by the Sociology Club which set up a four-year scholarship for a worthy state ward. And the English majors flexed their intellectual muscles in a series of informal dis- cussions about various poets and playwrights.

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Already concrete plans for the future are being de- vised. A college chapel, sponsored by Archbishop Cushing, and another campus building — to be the next major project of the Men of Merrimack — are to be erected within live years. Further additions to courses and curricula are planned; and social groups, such as the recently formed Freshman Club, and the Alumni Association, will continue to blossom on the campus. Great as has been the progress of Merrimack the achievements to date only foreshadow the future de- velopment of the College. Even today the impact of Merrimack is felt on the cultural, moral, and practical life of the community; we look confidently ahead to a position of continuing and increasing eminence and esteem among the institutions of the Merrimack Valley. MEN OF MERRIMACK, Honorary Alumni dedicated to the future development of Merrimack College.