Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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Spring Monsieur Demilly took the Cerele Jeanne D'Arc on a verbal trip through France. The Chapel afforded us inspiration during Forty Hours devotion. ' In the midst of the gaicty, the Seniors took aside a few minutes to view the scene before them, for they realized that this was their last prom while at Georgian Court. The moments of preparation and last minute details which they knew so well, had come and gone for the last time. ln their hook of Court memories is inscribed: Another concert was presented to us by the Saint Peter's Glee Club on February 12th. Again, we thrilled to the delightful strains and well-conducted melodies. The Glee Club also presented a very amusing skit, which sent the audience into peals of laughter. We will al- ways remember the excellent renditions by both Glee Clubs. Tau Kappa Alpha was busy again. Febru- ary 20th saw JoAnn McCarthy and Kathleen Mooney debating against Rutgers University, on the pro and con of the Return to Ration- ing! They broadcast this debate over the radio station WAAT. There was no decision. Friday, January 23, 1948. Senior Prom at the W'aldorf's Starlight Roof, The loveliest thing in our lives so far. The voices of the Clee Club under the direction of Mr. Francis Zavalgia echoed throughout the Mansion. Tribute was paid to Mother Mary John, our beloved President, on the occasion of her feast day. 233 xi l I . firm' F. , 1 . 'ww -I .1 U ' ? W . V

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These upperclassmen represented the college at the Alumnae Meeting held at the Waldorf Astoria. Monday, January 19, was bluer than ever, what with the neatly stacked blue books on each proctor's desk. And then, as the first exam was over, and we realized that it would not be too bad , the Courtiers turned to more pleasant thoughts, for, on Friday, just four days away, we would he leaving for New York to attend our Senior Prom. 'Lls he coming?', . . . NDO you have table reservation? . . . Last call for bidslw . . . Make sure we're together in the Biltmore . . . What bus are you taking? . . . These were the topics of conversation when heads were lifted from the texts. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . . . tomor- row was The Dayl Cramming took second place to shampoos, manicures, pressing and packing. And then Friday arrived and the Political Economy exam was over. Courtiers, heavily laden with suitcases, were New York bound and our hearts were young and gay. We could not believe that the day had arrived until we found ourselves in our rooms at the V Mr. Clifford Laube explained the process of bookbind- ing to the Joyce Kilmer Society. Biltmore. Out of the suitcases came the precious fillny gowns. . . . A knock at the door, and the bellhoy was holding a box which con- tained the lovely corsage .... The tinkle of the phone, and that all-important voice, saying that the man of the week-end was in the lobby. . . . The last minute checkup to make sure that we looked our best. Wfaxi! . . . Waldorf Astoria, please . . . . Through the lobby and into the elevator, and our dates, as though hearing them through a dream, were saying, Starlight Roofn. Was it the elevator that gave us those butterflies? Then suddenly, we were dancing to the music of Jeno Bartel and his orchestra. Whirling about us, were all our friends, who in a few hours had changed from ink- stained, tired, exam-cramming girls, to poised and lovely sophisticates. Satins, laces, tulles, and velvets formed the foreground of the scene, rumbas, waltzes, zambas, and foxtrots formed the background . . . and everyone was happy! Ronnie Rheinhold, Janet Rush and Kathy Becker enjoyed tea in the Mansion Library. JoAnn McCarthy and Fran I-Iennessey discussed the topic Should Women Combine Marriage and a Career? with Raymond Mortensen and George Jacksogmszof Rutgers University.

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Rosemaly Quigley and Chris Sullivan as they rehearsed for the principle roles in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Next on our social calendar was an event that every Courtier had long awaited. On March 10th, the Mansion Foyer was the center of social activity in the form of a program for the Feast Day of our beloved President, Mother Mary John. Our own Glee Club, under the excellent conduction and direction of Mr. Francis Zavalgia, opened the program with three melodies. This was followed by vocal, piano, harp, and clarinet solos. Mother Mary John was presented with flowers and a spiritual One of our favorite visitors on campus, Mr. Frank Ball, pub- lisher of The Courtier. Trl., , s in, ' - 1 'Fur' The following Sunday brought us much en- joyment too. The Casino was a busy place as the students and their friends hurried to get good seats in preparation for the performance of Cornelia Otis Skinneids play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay . Members of the Dra- matic Club gave an excellent interpretation of the scenes of frivolous youth. Hearty laughter filled the Casino that night and echoes of it remained for some time after. Miss Margaret McNamara, dramatics instruc- tor, was to be congratulated. About this time, we gave Mr. Frank Ball the final copy for The Courtier . . . we all rejoiced! As March went out like a lamb , the Casino once again was the scene of happiness. On April 12, Spain invaded our campus. It was Fiesta Time! Everyone, including the performers, enjoyed The Bamba dance. bouquet, in appreciation for all that she has done in making Georgian Court a place that we will always love. The audience called for an encore after Pitu Ballias' Noviller performance of El o Anne Wilcox appeared as a The Finale was a delightful climax charming and talented to this evening of entertainment senorita.