Fordham University School of Education - Grail Yearbook (New York, NY)

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INTERRACIAL CLUB Although the Interracial Club of the School of Education was not functioning dur- ing the war years, it was reorganized in September, 1947, under the guidance of Mr. Daniel j. Sullivan, Moderator. For the sake of convenience, a plan was proposed where- by meetings could be held at 10:00 P.M., after class and it was agreed that the group would meet at this time on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The first meeting was attended by approximately twenty students. Temporary oiii- cers were set up as follows: President, Lee Paintong Vice-President, Arnold Boyceg Sec- retary, Ector Aricog Treasurer, Eveline Alarie. Although the first speaker restricted his talk to the group, members expressed that it was not only their desire, but their responsibility to allow the entire school to benefit by hearing outside speakers. Through the efforts of Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Andrew Simmons was contacted and agreed to deliver a talk on the topic: The Plight of the Negro in Educationi' sometime in February. Witli the beginning of the next semester, a new group of officers was elected as follows: President, Terrence Scantlebury: Vice-President, Margaret Reillyg Secretary, Dorothy McGuireg Treasurer, Josephine Montelbano. Mr. Simmons delivered his speech in Shealy Hall on February 11th. Recent meet- ings have been concerned with two main topics. A committee volunteered to investigate the problem of segregation in the Armed Guard and to consider the influence of a petition upon the proper authorities. The second project was an attempt to procure time on K'WFU for a dramatic presentation of the various aspects of interracial problems. A new program is being formulated for next year and membership has almost doubled. Sealed: M. O'Carroll, Dorothy Maguire fSec. '48J, Margaret Riley fVice-Pres. '48J, Terence Scantlebury fPres. '48j, Lee Painton fPres. '47j, Arnold Boyce fVice-Pres. '47j. Smuding: Harry Barletta, Larry Olivari, Margaret Snidero, john Kearney, George Sweeney, Rita Villard, Mr. Daniel Sullivan flvloderatorj. 72

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. - ' t - '-iss: an A A A L . Sealed: Ann McNiff, Concetta Ferraro, joanne Novellino, Dot Collins, Alice Brady, Grace Saiya, Dorothy Maguire. Shmding: Frank Cooke, Matt Brady, Pat McSliarry, Thomas Vinci, Peter Cervone, Peter Rocco, Marc Beith, H. Barletta, Wtilter Hasset, J. Murphy, F. MCCrodden, Ed Cook. Contemporary dithculties stem ultimately from the roots nurtured by false tenets of various philosophies. Aware of these dilliculties, bent on answering them, a group of our present juniors determined to form a club, the atmosphere of which should be conducive for the analysis of contemporary DANIEL L SULLIVAN problems. A year's study of Philosophy had created a new ,1,f0de,.,.,,,,,. image for them, one accentuating the significance of the place philosophy holds in the contemporary scene, and provided the impetus necessary for the formation of the Philosophy Club. Late last Spring, Father Hassett conducted the organiza- tional meeting of the club. Plans restricted future activity to discussion of contemporary problems in the light of Scholas- tic Philosophy. Father Hassett and Mr. Sullivan became Co- Moderators, and Ed Cook was elected President. Last Fall, the first term of organized activity, included a discussion of Communism at every meeting but two. For one meeting Mr. Sullivan induced a Mr. Ludlow to speak on Pacif1sm. For another Fr. Hassett invited Fr. Millar, from the campus to speak on the topic, Philosophic Foundations of the Constitution. Those of us fortunate enough to have heard this lecture will not soon forget the intellectual acumen implicit in so minutely detailed an esposition. This term, three subjects were treated: Philosophy in Pol- itics, in Economics and in Psycho-Analysis. A guest speaker addressed the group on each of the topics discussed, main- taining a continuity of enthusiasm and assuring the club of a first year of successful tenure. ' 71-

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Firrt row: Zema, Alper, Wfasser, Donovan, Cassidy, de jesus. Second rozr: Maccia, Cloonan, Przyygocki, Saxon, Picciano, Keating, Gallagher. Smudilxg, Left to right: Tobin, Breen, Macaulay, Lindgren, Hornberger, Lynch, johnson, Brogan, Rahilly, Hall, Hoffman, Fahey, Hughes, Lynch, Calabrese, Wfestheimer. WILLIAM TRAHEY Director GLEE CLUB Twice each week, the Glee Club convenes in Shealy Hall to rehearse, and even the elevator operators stop to listen. This energetic group includes many talented students who evidence a real interest in music and who Wish to apply their abilities to the funda- mentals of group singing. Under the Direction of Mr. William Trehy, this year's pro- gram has included performances at school functions as well as extra-scholastic musicales. The Christmas season proved to be a busy one for the club. Performances were given at the Dean's Christmas Party, at St. Patriclds Home for the Aged, and in the Grand Central Terminal. On March 19th the club competed in the National Students Association's contest at Hunter College. As we went to press, the club notified us that they planned to participate in the All School Affair and in Graduation Exercises. The time spent at Glee Club meetings is both pleasurable and instructive which effects How directly from the enthusiasm and spontaneity of the oflicers and director. Betty Cassidy the President, has given much of her time and talent to insure the success of the club. She has been ably assisted by Maxine Orsenigo, Vice-President and Al Lynch, Director of Publicity. Much of the club's progress has been due to Fr. Hooper's interest and concern for the group. 73