Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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ome Economics Club THE Home Economics Club of Georgian Court College provides its members with practical experience in Domestic Science and the oppor- tunity to discover new ideas in this field. Under the sponsorship of the Club, guest speakers and lecturers are invited to address its members and field trips are planned and exe- cuted throughout the school year so that stu- dents may learn the various methods and tech- niques employed by leading manufacturers in the preparation of products connected with Home Economics. Reports of these field trips and topics of timely interest are discussed at the regular monthly meetings. In February, the members witnessed a delightful movie Ever Since Eden which told of the discovery, growth and perfecting of the tomato. The Club takes part in school activities by assuming responsibility for the preparation of refreshments served at social affairs given by the College. Members prepared refreshments for the Inter-College Play Day and the Concerts given by St. Peter's College and Fordham Uni- versity Glee Clubs. ' Membership in the Home Economics Club is comprised of students majoring in either Dietetics or Merchandising. In order to merit admission as members of the club this year, the Freshmen applicants organized and conducted a delightful fashion show, modeling clothes of all types-for every occasion. The club is eliiciently guided and directed by Miss Ruocco, its faculty adviser, with the assist- ance of student officers: Jeanne Ward, Presidentg Joan Marie Hartmann, Vice Presidentg Helen Hetherington, Secretary, and F lorita Perini, Treasurer. Home Economics mannequin finds that the suit just fits when tailored by Club officers: Jeanne Ward, President, Helen Hetherington, Secretary, Joan Hartmann, Vice President, and Florita Perini, Treasurer. 1- . fn r .gif

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Mary Martha Eagan, President, and Rosemary Quinn, Vice President of Michaelangelists, study FOUNDED in 1915 by Elsie Oakes, an outstand- ing artist of Philadelphia, who died in 1940, the club adopts the name of the Renaissance Italian, Michaelangelo Buonarroti, and draws inspiration from his artistically expressive ideals. The creative genius of Michaelangelo not only as a truly great painter, but also as a sculptor and architect, provides the members with an incentive. Regular projects of the group include lee- ture series, visits to points of art interest, and regular discussion meetings. This year members toured a nearby textile mill and a modern housing development. Dedicated to the appreciation of expressive art works, the Miehaelangelists annually con- clude their activities with an exhibit of student work. The exhibit is comprised of oils, water colors, charcoals, pastels, textile designs, ana- tomy illustations, and fashion creations. Awards were given to winners of pictures in each iiield. This year featured a poster contest sponsored by Sister Mary Coneepta. The aim of each poster was a stimulating of interest in stud'ent relief, a project sponsored by the N. F. C. C. S. Under the tutelage of Sister Mary Giovanni, Art Department Head, and Miss Helen R. Cole, alumna of Georgian Court College, and an in- structor of Fine Arts, this art group is part of the active cultural program of tl1e college. The President of the club is Mary Martha Eagan, Vice President, Rosemary Quinn, Sec- retary, Patricia Farley, and Treasurer, Rose- mary Crawley. Michaelcmgelists one of the Mansion masterpieces. 201

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t X'- - 4 'fqlf il' ly i 1 Y Makeup technique is part of Dramatic Club training as shown by Anne Welch, Treasurer Christine Sullivan, Presidentg Rosemary Quigley, Vice President, and Elizabeth Byrnes Secretary. Court Players HOUSELIGHTS - down, footlights up, warn cur- tain, and then-curtain going up! The Court Players take the stage for an evening of enter- taining theater. Twice yearly, the dramatic club presents a program of plays, with added sketches and monologues for special occasions. Miss Margaret McNamara is the Court di- rector wl1o selects plays that will best display her students' thespian abilities. Elementary classes in stage technique, diction, makeup, and acting prepare tl1e young hopefuls for their first minor roles. With experience on tl1e col1ege's uniquely large stage and before its receptive and expectant audience, the ingenues proceed to character and leading parts. This Christmas the Players announced a double hill, Dust of the Road, and Why the Chimes Rang. Its cast was limited to upper- classmen, but at the second semester freshmen were welcomed with tl1e 'adramatic gesture and were encouraged to try out for future produc- tions. The three-act play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay by Cornelia Otis Skinner, was the Spring choiceg it gave ample opportunity for costume and setting arrangements. Stage man- agers and property chiefs were kept upon their ingenious toes accumulating materials. Applause is reward enough for the Court Players' efforts and when the stage is again si- lent, this campus club has contributed happily to theatrical experience.