University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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THE AMERICAN RUSSIAN CIRCLE The American-Russian Circle was activated in the fall of 1947 by Miss Nady Denie, the faculty adviserto the group. The members of the Circle are students of the Russian Language, Russian History and Economic Geography classes, but anyone in- terested is eligible for membership. The Circle is strictly a non-political organization, and its motto is Knowledge is the First Line of Defense. The purpose of the Circle is to become acquainted with Russian music, cos- tumes and other cultural media, thus promoting a greater interest in Russian studies. Because of the existing world situation, our country is in need of a great number of American-born Russian linguists. The members of the Circle feel that it is for America ' s National interests and safety that a knowledge of Russia and the Russian language is urgently needed. Officers for the academic year 1948-49 are: PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECY. -TREASURER FACULTY ADVISER VIOLA F. LETNER GEORGE STILES JOHN LESMAN LETTY HATCHER NADY DENIE 62

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THE LETTERMEN ' S CLUB This group was formerly known as the Major A Club. The membership de- cided to change the name of the Club so that men holding minor varsity award letters could be admitted to membership. Officers of the Club must be holders of Major A ' s . The purposes of this Club are to foster a more active interest in athletics on the campus of the University of Alaska, to pass on and recommend requirements for the winning of athletic awards, to survey new interests and set up major or minor sports and to sell small items of an athletic nature. This Club is a service club; the social aspect is but a by-product. The Lettermen ' s Club is an ASUA sponsored organization. The president of the group is also chairman of the ASUA Athletic Committee. Officers of the Club for the school year 1948-49 are: PRESIDENT BERNARD STURGULEWSKI VICE-PRESIDENT JEFF JEFFERS SECY.-TREASURER JOHN L. HEDDE 63