Barnard College - Mortarboard Yearbook (New York, NY)

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POLITICAL ASSOCIATION Barnard has been proving that this is an age of specialization — this year we ' ve concentrated on India . . . forums, lec- tures, library shelves, all under the aegis of Political Council. This group, headed by Beverly Vernon, is the executive organ of Political Association, which includes the entire student body. The discussions on India are part of Political Association ' s policy of encour- aging a fuller understanding of issues which arise from the war. It accom- plishes this by coordinating the activities of all political organizations, sponsoring assemblies and town meetings. It is the instrument which complements our stu- dent government in giving us a clearer knowledge of democracy at work. P. A. assembly: Dean Gilder- sleeve, Rex Stoat, and Beverly Vernon. Professor Peardon sits in on a meeting of Political Council.

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VORMS • Inside Info The war has found its way into Brooks and Hewitt. Most often it ' s in the shape of a blue uniform with a midshipman inside of it, but there are a variety of less palatable forms, too. Those little pats of butter are getting thinner and thinner; but why complain if it accomplishes similar results in the dorm girls? Those boxes of sand, we learn, are not over-grown cigarette cemeteries, but the means by which the efficient defense squad can combat any stray incendiary bombs. The windows and doors may be well blacked-out, but at least once during the year, the dorms have their chance at spirit- as-usual— Christmas Formal. Under chair- man Dorothy Carroll, this year ' s dance suc- cessfully furnished fun and a sizable profit for the Russian War Relief Drive. ormal moment at Christmas Formal.

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RELIGIOUS GROUPS The sustaining note in Barnard ' s reli- gious activities continues to be that of the Interfaith Council. How- ever the various clubs have also had full programs, all demonstrating a positive spiritual approach to modern life. Led by Eithne Colgan the Newman Club enjoyed its traditionally large membership and successful Open House at Earl Hall. In addi- tion to a program of lectures and discussions, the Episcopal Club, under the direction of president Edna Ely, inspires the College to fill a record-breaking number of Christmas stockings. Ethel Weiss, presi- dent of the Lutheran Club, has led her group in discussions of religion as it relates to present day problems. Menorah ' s activities were both religious and social, including lectures, dances, and Monday Open House at Earl Hall. President Sybil Kotkin stressed religion in the post-war world. Under the leadership of Anne Heene the Wycliffe Club extended its activities into the Community— rolling bandages for the Red Cross was one of its activities. Coordination of the activities of these clubs, and promotion of iromotion of Interfaith Council: Standing, Ely, Colgan, and Lyttle. Seated, Weiss, Carroll, and Heene. The Barnard half of the U.C.A. Blickfelt, Sexauer, and Good.