Georgetown University - Ye Domesday Booke Yearbook (Georgetown, DC)

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Bon Resident 3odalitu of ©ur Xado RGANlZl-i:) in the beginning of 1 M7. the i:);!}- Hops ' ' Sodality ma le up for u late start b - its industry and its dexotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Prominent among the activities of the Non-Resident Sodality was a stud - of the Doctrine of Catholic Action. The members were acti e in collecting clothes for the poor in Europe. The members of the Sodality took an acti e part in the annual May Devotions, one of the oldest and most beautiful traditions at Georgetown, thus helping the college to crown its work of the year b - offering that gift to God through the hands of Our Lad -, Queen of Georgetown. Frank .Naughten. Prefect, and William Conley. Secretary 110

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odalitu of Our ILadu THE Sodality of Our Lady is the oldest organization at Georgetown, and the first sodality in the United States. Like the Society ' Jesus, its members seek their own salvation and the perfection of others. The Sodality fosters an ardent filial devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and endeavors to have the student body make practical application of the principles learned in the classroom. During the past year Catechetical instruc- tions were given to public school children and panel discussions were held monthly in Copley Lounge. Under the moderator, i ' ather Joseph M. Moffiitt, S.J., anelectionof officers was held in October. Donald S. Shafer was chosen prefect; Vincent F. Santistevan, vice-prefect, and Peter P. Mullen, secretarv. 109

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CBrcatcr Cleveland Club of CBtorcjctottin FOLLOWING the example of others from specific regional zones, George- town students froni the Clexelancl and Northern Ohio districts formed an or- ganization to extend acquaintanceships and to plan for the future alumni. Men from the general Cle -eland area were eligible to join, and the announcement of the first meeting attracted a large group of pro- spective members. The opening meeting fea- tured a brief outline of the purpose of the club. The club unanimously appro ' ed the idea of a Christmas Dinner-Dance to be held in Cleveland during the holidays for vacationing Hoyas. The plan came to life in the Conti- nental Restaurant in Cle -eland on December 23rd, 1 4b, and was preceded by a cocktail party in the Zephyr Room. Ill