Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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SISTER MARY Glllllilllllll, M.il. Dean THROUGH the years we have watched the creative hands of Sister Mary Giovanni fashion works of beauty, guiding and developing the artists of the future. Now, as dean of Georgian Court, she is working on her master- piece. Heripalette is vibrant with thelcolor of young hearts, her brush slowly and tenderly paints the image of Christ on the empty canvas of carefree girl- hood. This picture, when it is complete, will be an everlasting tribute to the skill of the gentle artist! W I9

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SISTER MARIE ANNA, Pll.ll President THE love and veneration which every Courtier extends to Sister Marie have made her elevation to the presidency of the college a source of great happiness. We have known Sister as a teacher' and a friend. To her classes we brought our lceenest attention and best possible work: nothing else seerriiedr suitable. To her gracious warmth, humor, A and wisdom, we entrusted our hopes, problems, and successes. Now, as president, Sister Marie Anna isftruly the heart as well as the head of Georgian Courtl l8

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llIIilll'l Ell CERTIFICATE ol INCORPORATION . fl .11 OF .. . GEORGIAN count C- L,LEG,E HIS IS TO CERTIFY, That the undersigned do hereby associatethemselves into a corpo- ration under and by virtue of the provisions of an! Act of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey, entitled 'An Act to Incorporate Associations not for Pecuniary Profits, ap- proved April 2I, l898' and of the acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof. FIRST: The name of this corporation and the title by which it is to be known in law is Georgian Court College of the Sisters of Mercy, Lakewood, New Jersey. ..... . SECOND: The purposes and objects for which this corporation is formed are: To pur- chase the estate, lands and buildings at Lakewood, New Jersey, known as 'Georgian Court', and to establish, maintain and conduct therein a COLLEGE for the higher education of girls and women. To teach therein all branches and maintain a course of study pertaining to arts, sciences and the professions. I K j To grant DEGREES and to give diplomas to all students who .shall complete the pre- scribed course of study established by the board of trustees under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education. . To confer or participate in conferring any degree upon any person or persons giving to any such, a diploma of graduation or of proficiency in a course of study, proficiency in learning, or scientific arts or methods, or methods of teaching. To confer HONORARY DEGREES upon any person selected by the Board of Trustees. To give religious training and instructions in morals. To have, hold, exercise and enjoy any and all rights, powers and privileges which are now given and granted or which may hereafter be given and granted to colleges or institu- tions of learning of this State by any statute of this state. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals on the 26th day of April, l924. - 'I A 1 MOTHER M. CECELIA SCULLY MOTHER M. RAYMOND O'DONAHUE MOTHER MARY JOHN CONSIDINE MOTHER M. CATHERINE CARLTON SISTER M. ANTHONY MCNAMARA SISTER MARGARET MARY GASH SISTER MARY VERONICA MAGEE SISTER M. MERCEDES RODGERS Signed April 26, I9Z4, PETER BACKES, Master in Chancery of New Jersey. Endorsed May I, I924, JOHN A. ERNST, Clerk, Ocean County. Filed and Recorded May 3, I924, THOMAS F. MARTIN, Secretary of State. 20