College of Mount St Vincent - Parapet Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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The Science Club FRANCES Sclwo, President MARY SHEA, Vice President Br-:'r'rY CASSACHIA, Secy.-Treas. Reports, slide rules, photoelectric cells- endearing terms to those who invade Mary- vale Hall for Science Club meetings . . . lively discussions on radar, the Atom Bomb and summer positions . . . the return of Alumnae with tales of a new life in the world' of science . . . famed for giving one of the Binluqy llluh MARGARET FEENEY, President, ANNA DUNNE, Vice Pre.-nkient, CELINE CULHANE, Secretary-Treasurer Eager and inquisitive members of the bio club wend their way to Maryvale Hall for monthly meetings . . . microscopes, slides, experiments galore . . . films and research on cancer . . . literature from biological societies . . . learning with a flair. Under Dr. Proietto's guidance discussions of scientific vocations are held . . . practical proof that women have a place in biology, dietetics, medicine and optometry. best Christmas parties at the Mount . . . cer- tainly the most unique, with the Mad Scientists conjuring formulae for ingenious decoration and weird but tasty refreshments . . . Catholicity and Science, two great pow- ers, unified by Mounties in the Science Club. i

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Premkients: HELEN FLEMING, French RUTH SWEET, Spanish KAY Sammy, German Tam-:sa LAUno, Italian Long-ago-and-far-away brought to the Campus in our Modern Language Groups . . . Le Cercle de Jeanne d'Arc . . . El Circulo de Santa Teresa . . . Il Circulo de Santa Catarina . . . Der Winfried Verein . . . A dash of the Continental flavors monthly meetings . . . games and conversation set in the atmos- phere of the language of the club . . . interest in the culture of foreign lands . . . the French Mardi Gras, a gay pre-Lenten splash . . . semi-annual visits of enthusiastic senoritas to El Chico . . . the beautiful tradition of the German Advent wreath at Christmas time . . . and Dante discussions followed by home- cooked Italian dishes-all an integral part of Mount life . . . a blend of the past and the present, the near and the far-away. Debating Society LEE O'CoNNoa, President, KAY Smxnn, Vibe Presi- dent, J 0-ANNE CUMMINGB, Secretary, LILLIAN HARNETT, Treasurer Practice debates and forums . . . gentle criticism of the speakers, knowing your own hour is yet to come . . . exciting trips to Rosemont, Trinity, Good Counsel . . . de- bates with local men's colleges-Iona, Ford- ham, and, of course, Manhattan . . . an encounter with the University of Vermont . . . late meetings but lively ones . . . the inimitable Mr. Liegey's frank opinions and Sister Catherine Regina's invaluable aid.

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F. E. II. 5. KATHY Smzauv, Senior Del. Epsilon FRANCES PEGNAM, President JEANNE LAMOTHE, Secretary N KAY SHAKER, Junior Dcl. National Federation of Catholic College Students . . . an intercollegiate organization promoting Catholic unity in Catholic thought . . . groups on every campus dis- cuss topics of the day . . . interracial question . . . family life . . . MSV's special project is Chopin, Bizet and Tchaikowski, their lives and music . . . Rembrandt originals . . . movies of world-famous Cathedrals, Vatican City and Mount St. Vincent! . . . student reviews of Metropolitan and Broadway offer- ings . . . Fran Pegnam manages to include Catholic Action . . . Mount has First Na- tional Vice President CKay Sherryj and New York Regional Vice President fBetty Jane Rockj . . . monthly regional meetings from Brooklyn to Convent Station and back . . . social activities too-teas and dances. them all at Epsilon Phi's monthly meetings in the South Hall . . . extra added attraction! free opera tickets to lucky winners . . . Sister Regina Mercedes furthers the members' cul- tural appreciation and, incidentally, the Seniors' marks on the Carnegies. Phi