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

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HISTORY CLUB The History Club, under the direction of Mr. Law- rence Mannion, Moderator, began its activities for the 19117-48 school year with a strong core of Senior members. The oiticers of the club-President, Vice- President and Secretary, were john Roche, Larry O'Neil1 and Arlene Robinson respectively. The club's program was carried out by means of g talks on current national and international problems by members and guest speakers. An attempt was made to LAVVRENCE LIANNION Modvmml achieve a balance between timely national and inter- . national topics. Among the subjects of current domestic interest discussed were Proportional Repre- sentation and the House Un-American Activities Committee. At the meeting preceeding Election Day, Ann McAtamney and Peter Cervone analyzed the advantages and weak- nesses of proportional representation as a system for New York City. At the following meeting Larry O'Neill and joan Smith concerned themselves with the question: Was the Un-American Activities Committee Un-American? The European Recovery Program and the partition of Germany were the subjects of current international importance which dominated the attention of the club's members. Mary McKenna and Harold Barletta led the inquiry into Marshal1's plan for European rehabilitation. For the last two meetings of the Fall term the club focused its attention upon the United States' policy with regard to Germany. In addition to these talks and discussions, the club sponsored a tour of the New York Stock Exchange and also published a monthly calendar listing lectures, films and exhibits in New York City of interest to Social Studies students. Seated: Ethel McGovern, Ellen Sause, Lornia Vonovich, Arlene Robinson, joan Smith, Virginia Cushner, Alicia Murtha. Standing: Peter Cervone, john Roche, George Vivino, Peter Rocco, Harry Barlettu, Vincent Mayernik, Tom Murphy, Frank McCrodden, Andy Crocchiolo, Ed Cook. t .7-fi

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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

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SWIMMING CLUB The Swimming Club was founded by the women members of the School of Education in 1946 in order to stimulate friendship, to instruct those who are anxious to learn to swim, and to assist those who desire to improve their swimming style. Mrs. Lylian A. Poland was chosen to be the Club's Moderator and it was decided that the members would meet on Wednesday evenings from six- thirty to eight at the Campus Gymnasium Pool. This year the club had as lecturer and occasional in- C if if C i structor, the director of the Ballet Corps at Flushing MRS' U'f,QQjf,,jj5rPOLAND Meadow's Aquacade. The members received professional coaching on the art of staging aquacades and water ballets. During the school year several meets were held, participation in which was restricted to club members. These competitive events featured front crawl, back crawl, water acro- batics, water ballet and diving. Membership in the club is limited to thirty-five and in order to insure the safety of all concerned, a lifeguard is provided for every ten swimmers. Each year a scout from Flushing Meadows Aquacade comes to choose girls who qualify for professional swimming. Kneeling: Cummerford, Bartenburger, McCann, Del Torto, Waldton, Keating. Scared: Bradley, Sullivan, Hamill, Hughes, Garofolo, McMarrow, Donovan. Standing: Fitzgerald, Costarino, Casey, Sweeny, Doonan, O'Donnell, Schlinkert, McCaffery, Przygocki, Minnick, Boindia, Murtha, Hoffman, Hickey. 75