Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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Dorothea Scheuermann, Bid Chairman of the Courtier Ball, Peggy Rainey and their escorts await guests at the Ritz-Carlton. fi. .Hu senting typical scenes of the present Christ- mas-time. The final tableaux was a beautiful Nativity scene. As the Christmas activities came to a close on the campus all Courtiers had acquired a vibrant holiday spirit to take home with them for family Christmases. On January l l the members of St. Joseph's College Glee Club from Philadelphia presented a delightful program. Following the concert refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed. So another month in another year was begun on the Social Calendar of Georgian Court, a calendar that would have many dates encircled with red pencil to remind each social- l Freshmen enjoying their first college formal at the Ritz-Carlton February ll loomed next on the important date list when the high-light of the whole social calendar drew near. The long awaited Courtier Ball given by the Senior Class was the gayest occasion of the entire year. For the particulars: place, Grand Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton in New York, time, 9:00 to l :OOQ orchestra, Jeno Bartel, favors, dance programs in gold frames with a picture of the Mansion on the cover. Patricia Meehan was the chair- man of this social event and it was a grand dance that she and her committee arranged. This second month of the new year seemed to be crammed full of important dates and celebrations. The Heart-Party given by the ite of an important occasion. January l7, had a red circle to denote the passing of exams, we hope! ,But they didn't actually pass until seven days later when weary and exhausted scholars closed the last blue book with a sigh. The three days following exams were given over to our annual Retreat. It came at a period when we most needed some time for reflection and guidance. Monsignor Leslie M. Barnes conducted the Retreat, and a silence reigned on the campus as collegiate hearts became cells of deeper spirituality and meditation. The bowed heads in chapel and the inspiration- al conferences of the retreat master gave indi- cation ofa profitable Retreat. The February Frolic with its 195 Elmeda Capoferri celebrates Valentine's Day in big way. hu Camlval theme was delighfful- Patricia Bremer and Dorothea Scheuermann, co-chairmen of the N. F. C. C. S. tea dance and their escorts.

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.-X V64 .wsu :bg VF, A S wr?- . - A ' -A-S ..h-Z'tt.a . We .-X 5: it o Qt :.-Q-tt ,.-A ,.-f' .Q , - e W, - -..-e X -.:4s.j,.t...,1-Q,,..ig-axis-9aXig,xA . , 0. a:'Qe5vqX,a f ,JV An invitation . . . a souvenir . . . Courtier Ball '49, The waltz, fox-trot, samba, and rhumba all to the soft strains of Jeno Bartel made the Junior Prom one of the happiest of memories of the i948-49 social calendar. The setting of these memories was the Jade Room of the Waldorf-Astoria amidst the Thanksgiving hus- tle of New York on November l9th. The Christmas activities were initiated by the Holly Hop, the traditional Christmas dance, sponsored by the Court Page. The decorations this year were really beautiful. Remember the huge tree with its colored lights and tinsel? Remember Santa Claus who greeted all the dancers as they felt the holiday mood? That was a good way of beginning a Merry Christmas. The following Sunday evening we all took our seats in the Casino for the Court Players' splendid performance of The Barretts ot Wim- pole Street. Miss Margaret McNamara directed the Thespians in this all-star production. The audience was lifted out of the present and into the past by the convincing portrayal of Elizabeth Byrne as she lived the part of Eliza- beth Barrett, and Doris Simcoe as she played the ,dashing and romantic Robert Browning. As the curtain closed there was a thunder of applause in appreciation for this magnificent performance. Patsey Meehan, Courtier Ball Chairman, and her escort. The most impressive ceremony during the week of Christmas activities was the placing of the Child Jesus in the crib. Surrounded by members of the student body as a guard of honor, the Infant was placed in His bed of straw. Their scarlet capes and head-bands added a colorful touch to the candle-lit chapel. The strains of Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful filled the air with angelic music as the students in their academic gowns proceeded into chapel carrying lighted candles. As the Holy Child was placed in His crib the solemnity of the lnfant's birth was felt in each Courtier's heart. The scene changed to the Mansion. Accord- ing to tradition the student body gathered in front of the building and joined in singing all the well-known Christmas carols. The great tree, brightly lighted and snow-laden, dwarfed the carolers as they stood around it. Their enthusiastic voices filled the quiet night with joyous music and filled every heart with the Christmas spirit. On the eve of our departure for the holi- days the annual Christmas banquet was given by the college. The rustle of evening gowns and the Yuletide decorations of the dining room created an atmosphere of merriment and festivity. During dinner the students displayed V IQ The Courtier Ball Committee: Dorothea Scheuer- mann Patsey Meehan, Geraldine Minturn, Elmeda Capoferri, and Patricia Farley. Thank you so much for ,an evening of pleasant memories. their talents by the presentation of a musical program. Following the banquet the faculty and students proceeded to the Casino for a party and entertainment given by the Seniors. Various Christmas tableaux were staged repre- Seniors Barbara Banigan, Rita Capelli, Joan Grace, Joan Weinacht and escorts enjoy the Courtier Ball.

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rl- i I Leaving for the Waldorf-Astoria to attend the Alumnae Card Party are Pat Carroll, Trisha Bremer, Tillie DiStephano, Esther Bonorden and Gloria Miele. Junior Class on St. Valentine's Day was a heart- opener. There were entertainment and re- freshments to make this a most enjoyable party. The Social Calendar lists the Glee Club Concert given by St. Peter's College of Jersey City as the next event of note. This took place on February 2nd, in the Casino and the pro- gram included many fine selections, of which the most applauded was the rendition of Dry Bones . The concert was followed by dancing and refreshments. Catholic Press Week beginning February l3 held the interest of every Courtier. There was an exhibition of books, magazines, peri- odicals, and pamphlets in the Kingscote li- Joan Grace as Etta Mugford, Elizabeth Byrne as John Mugford, Barbara Banigan as Caleb Orne and Dorothea Scheuermann as Tabby Pipp in a scene from Mooncalf Mugford. Reverend Mother Mary Patrick and Mother Cecelia are entertained by our Glee Club. Fo! ' ir! m0A Residence halls are often the scenes of social gatherings Sophs' party at Lakehouse. brary. The Joyce Kilmer Poetry Society spon- sored panel discussions, under the direction of Sister M. Consolata adviser of the Poets' group. The books under discussion and cri- ticism were: Late Have I Loved Thee: The Seven Storey Mountain: St. Peter The Apostle: The Deer Cry. That this was a well-received activity was evidenced by the large number of students attending the lectures. We came away with a resolution: To read more and read more Catholic books. Another informal dance was marked on the February Calendar. This pre-lenten affair held on campus benefited the National Federation of Catholic College Students' Student Relief Program, and was under the chairmanship of Patricia Bremer. The Casino took on a Mardi Gras appearance for the occasion and the colorful decorations lent the proper atmo- sphere. This was an evening of fun and frolic as the Courtiers danced away the evening with their best beaux. On March l3 the Glee Club presented a program in the Mansion foyer. We were hon- ored to have as our guests that evening Rever- end Mother Mary Patrick and Mother M. Ce- celia. Our honored guests, and we Courtiers also had nothing but words of praise for the delightful and entertaining program the Glee Club had prepared for us. Sophomore Weekend Committee complete plans for Spring Fever