Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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EI Cervantes EL CERVANTES, so called since its establishment at Georgian Court College, was formulated to pay homage to the famous Miguel de Cer- vantes, author of the immortal Don Quixote, and to stimulate interest in all phases of Spanish literature and life. At informal monthly meetings, Spanish en- thusiasts may be heard discussing the social, political and religious problems facing our South American neighbors, or perhaps listening attcntivcly to various records of the works of outstanding Spanish artists. lf one should hear the twang of guitars, followed by a chorus of Buenas Noches, Mi Amor, there can be no doubt that the El Cervantes Quintet is entertain- ing the club, with renditions of the native songs of the various countries of the Americas. Added to the ordinary club activities of the year, the members of the Spanish Department took a great deal of delight in three major pro- jects. First, an interested group visited the Spanish Museum at 168th Street, New York City, where they were charmed and fascinated for several hours with the marvels of Old and Modern Spain. Secondly, the annual Fiesta took place in April and proved to be even bigger and better than those of former years. Cour- tiers will never forget the grace of the Spanish dance as exhibited during fiesta time at Geor- gian Court College. Probably the highlight of the year was the visit to a United Nations ses- sion at Lake Success, during the month of April. Majors and minors of the Spanish Department were thrilled to hear the marvelous discussions rendered by the various delegates on social problems in the Americas. This year's leading senoritas were: Presi- dent, Barbara Gaynorg Vice President, Ida Squatritog Secretary, Gerry Minturn, and Treas- urer, Janet Rush. Learn by listening is the motto of Spanish Club officers: Janet Rush, Treasurer, Gerry Minturn, Secretary, Ida Squalrito, Vice President, and Barbara Gaynor, President. .1 f'N'ii x i .4 U. 3? , t' M , . - ' '31 Q :if -,H J . ,,ffW5?f o-N- if J? 4 A 6 Y fx aj. A ' ,iffy

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. Jl .rf 31 '1'r'tb'f if Yfnlfivf bfi '44 Q as 41','c vfiv- W 'L 'Z' 5' N: ,, W. -'3-is- -. rf, 4 219-'Fm' . ' . Looking up mythological references for their monthly meeting are the Classical Club oilicers: Joan Weinacht, Vice Presidentg Ann Marie O'Ncil, Presidenlg Elmeda Cappoferri, Treasurer, and Lucina Buckley, Secretary. Classical lub THE Classical Club enjoyed an interesting and profitable season under the able direction of the officers for the current year: Ann Marie O'Neil, President, .loan Weinaclit, Vice Presi- dentg Lucina Buckley, Secretary, and Elmeda Cappoferri, Treasurer. The topics discussed at the regular meetings included: Greek Tragedy, Greek Comedy, Greek Philosophy, Greek Lyric Poetry, and the Roman Elegiac Poets. The last formal meeting por- trayed An Evening with Horace . Only a brief survey, with emphasis on the highlights, could be given on these topics in the short period assigned to each club meeting. At the meeting devoted to Greek Tragedy, readings from Euripides' Medea were very ef- fectively rendered hy Rosemary Quigley, who, with several other members of the club and the moderators, Sister Marie Anna and Sister Mary Joan, had previously attended a presentation of that tragedy in which Miss Judith Anderson had the title role. The usual Christmas party was held hy the elassicists who sang carols in Latin and had fun juggling the names of gods and heroes in vari- ous games and contests. The final function of the scholastic year was the attendance of the club members and the moderators at a presentation of Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra starring the distin- guished actress Katherine Cornell.

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' 4. ' K n F I j 'W' I X3 ,0- .Y-...- a. qui, -': L .rf --1--V fi! W ! .. r Q7 Le Damigelle officers: Antoinette Laneri, Adeline Falivene, Ada Proccocini and Rosemary Aria, take time out to pose for the photographer. e Damigell THIS society whose name is derived from the Italian, which means 'Gthe damselsi' is under the direction of Miss Theresa V. F eletti. The meetings which are held hi-monthly give the members a chance to learn more about the cul- ture of old Italy, its masters, masterpieces, and through club memher's narrations, the ancient cities of Rome and Milan are visited. This year, the highlight of their, activities, the group attended a well known Italian opera at the Metropolitan Opera House. In conjunction with the N. F. C. C. S. the members made dolls, dressed in various cos- tumes, and sold them to the student body. The benefits from this activity were given to the Student Relief Fund for Italy. The officers of the club are: AdeIine Fali- vene, President, Antoinette Laneri, Vice Presi- dent, Ada Proccocini, Secretary., and Rosemary Aria, Treasurer.