Fordham University School of Business - Aries Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Sitting: E. Daly, A, Fallon, M. Feenaghty, Standing: D. Sweeney, R. Boris, T. Costin, Dr. McClelland, F. McPherson, G. Raboni, G. Andrews, F. Cespino. Shealy Debatin Society Under the able direction and supervision of Dr. Samuel McClelland, the members of The Shealy Debat- ing Society conduct debates and forums on subjects of great importance to the student who is interested in the affairs of our nation and the rest of the world. Every evening student is afforded the opportunity to express himself on controversial subjects. Each Wednesday evening, the Society holds its meeting during which a debate or forum is heldj After each discussion, Dr. McClelland presents a critique which serves to appraise the ability of the participants. This part of the organizations program is of great . Boris for president. benefit to the students. lt aids not only to correct deficiences in speech, form, and presentation, but helps to make the student aware of his abilities. The Shealy Debating Society has this year partici- pated in intercollegiate debating. The National Topic was:-Resolve that the United States should cease all direct economic aid to foreign countries. All in all, the season was a very successful ancl profitable one. Much of the credit goes to the officers, Ann Marie Fallon, President, Gerard De Witt, Vice President, Mary Feenaghty, Secretary. M Ei4i Ann Marie Fallon President 179

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Aff 9, , - ,., - L V if-' 1 .4g',g:E Front Row: F. l-lannafin, N. Coppola, S .King, D. Sprague. Second Row: J. McPadden, A. Eklund, G. Brady, J. Polito. Back Row: R. Bardwil, T. Farrell, J. Thompson, K. Meeker, C. Walsh, J. Mason. ulry Council of Debate Still boasting with pride over its triumph in win- ning the First Annual Utica College Debate Tourna- ment at Utica the previous April, the Mulry Council of Debate again opened its doors to intra and inter- mural forensic activities. An intensive membership campaign brought within Mulry's ranks many fine new speakers and debaters who, under the guidance of the Moderator, Dr. Joseph R. Sherlock, and the critiques of Miss Frances Hannafin, began to ponder, analyze and debate with the senior members, the national intercollegiate debate topic, Resolved that the United States should cease direct economic aid to foreign Dr. Joseph R. Sherlock Moderator 178 Dering J. Sprague President l countries. The officers of the club were Dering Sprague, President, Frances Hannafin, Vice President, John Mason, Secretary, and James McPadden, Treasurer. The club also had the distinction of having one of its members, James Mcpadden, elected president of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Debating Council. After a fine year of debating both among them- selves and with other colleges, Mulry, one of the old- est extracurricular activities of the school, closed its year with the annual dinner, at which many former members were present. Ra ring to go!

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Front Row: D. Meise, W. Ticho, J. Walsh, E. Campe. SeCOnd Row: L. Dyer, T. Masters, S. Schuler, E. Vinson. Back Row: E. Spadaccini, R. Patz. Alpha Delta Sigma The Ben Dutty Chapter, Alpha Delta Sigma, is currently in its tourth year ot existence and continues to grow bigger and better with each passing year. Our purpose as a Fraternity has been upheld with the high- est degree ot student integrity. The aim ot bridg- ing the gap between the classroom and the actual field of Advertising is uppermost in our planning. The Ben Dutty Chapter will always be indebted to Prot. Albert G. Romano, our taculty adviser, whose tireless and unseltish ettorts give the organization its most valuable asset. The current slate ot otticers are: Marty Barrett, Presidentg Richard Patz, Assistant President, George Connolly, Treasurerg Bob Kelly, Corresponding Secre- tary and Bob Patterson, Recording Secretary. On their shoulders talls the task ot maintaining the high stand- Professor Albert G. Romano Moderator Martin J. Barrett President ards which permeate the National Advertising Fra- ternity tor Men. Prominence and unparalleled success has come to the Ben Dutty Chapter in the past year. ln competi- tion with all the ADS Chapters in the country, our newsletter Rampages was voted best. First place in this competition captures the coveted Otto Kleppner Award. Our own Bob Patterson carved a niche tor him- selt in the tield and at the same time enhanced the chapter by taking tirst prize in the AAAN Advertising Scholarship competition. ln a joint ettort with our sister chapter, GAX, we captured second place in national competition tor National Advertising Recog- nition Week, another teather in our advertising hat. Last but not least, who will forget the ADS-GAX joint tashion show, which became the talk ot the school due to its unprecedented success. Sitting: M. Barrett, G. Connolly, R. Marone. Standing: J. McGivney D. Chin, R. Donohue, J, Donohue.