Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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K2 WT' T' ' T,L. 3j1?.. W 9 . . . we ' V As Freshmen we were duly initiated as Tillie DiStefano and Peggy Rainey show by their garb. A chill crept into the air and winter fell upon this year, the campus turned white under a blanket of snow and the Christmas festivities began. The lighting of a giant Christmas tree beside the portals of the Mansion is traditional. One of our tenderest memories will be that of caroling by candle-light upon the frost-tinged air. How eagerly we anticipated the social events-Junior Prom, Senior Ball, and Sopho- more Hop. These brightened our calendar. There was our fine production for St. Patrick's day-our first attempt and a successful one, as playwrights and producers. Too soon spring came in all its beauty to the campus, May heralded the Musicale and the air became vibrant with music. Then sud- denly the final exams reared their ugly heads and before we were hardly aware our freshman year was becoming a memory. t?E 's-6 All performers take a bow as the Sophomore class entertained the student body at the yearly Halloween party, of which Peggy Rainey was the capable chairman Question not, but live and labour, 'till yon goal be won. September of Sophomore year found us again reassembling at the Court in the shade of the brilliant autumn leaves. We felt at once the void created by the absence of the gradu- ated seniors, and were aware of that inevitable group of bewildered new faces, the freshmen. This time our return was accompanied by a feeling of certainty and stability-a sense of belonging , How happily we recallthe delight- ful experience of being greeted and welcomed back by the faculty and the cherished upper- classmen. lt was our turn to initiate the new Courtiers. How we relished the planning of tasks that would command their respect as we made the freshmen our slaves for a day. But, with compassionate hearts that Halloween eve a group of highly enthusiastic sophomores presented to their victims a refreshingly hilar- ious review. The spring week-end we sponsored as Sophomores was full of good times chiefly due to Elmeda Capoferri, chairman, pictured above in the striped dress at the left. In the center is Helen Hetherington and next to her .is Patricia Zimmer. Standing at the left are Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. O Neil. Mrs. O'Neil is the former class member Marie Clark. if ,I Patricia Carroll our Junior Class President 36

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l .. . 2 'Q Seniors gowned in academic robes on the way to graduation, V' at ,F ll llllt CLASS lll Tlllti u I SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Joan Weinacht, Vice Presidentg Peggy McCarty, President. Standing: Rosemary Dunn, Treasurer, and Ann Wilcox, Secretary. What is true, simple and sincere, is most congenial to man's nature. HOW different everything was that first Sep- tember day when we, as starry-eyed fresh- men, stepped inside the threshold of Georgian Court. ln an attempt to open the portals of the four years which have passed since that memorable day, we came upon memories which will be ever dear to us. Those are immortal! With saddened hearts we think of leaving a place that has become near and dear to us and we ponder upon the little things that have con- tributed to making it so. With fondest love and benevolence we think of the friends we have acquired whose memories we will ever cherish, whose friendship becomes more precious with the passing years. We will hold firm to the traditions and ideals that have grown with us through the years and with strength and courage we feel capable of facing a challenging world. The recollection of that first day is still fresh in our memory. How timidly we approached the administration building, walked slowly and uncertainly through the wrought-iron gates and stood meekly in the Mansion foyer. lt does not seem four years since that rainy September day. Remember the fearful surging and lone- some feeling as we bid our beloved parents good-bye? Then there was that dubious smile upon introduction to the upper classmen, the idle chatter to our newly acquired friends in our residence halls. Yes, certainly you remem- ber as l do . . . , How could we ever forget? Then very suddenly we were confronted with a multitude of activities. There was the excite- ment and keen anticipation of meeting and cultivating enduring friendships with our big sisters whom we will always recall with tender hearts. And that inevitable day of initiation when the lowly freshmen humbly bowed to the Sophomores and were subject to their every command! Finally, the day of cap and gown investiture arrived, a most impressive cere- mony, with dear Mother Mary John presiding. Gradually and graciously doors and hearts opened to us as we showed the strength and determination of true Courtiers. They were fretful-those first few weeks-but we re- solved to prove that a little ingenuity and resourcefulness would overcome all obstacles.

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lil The annual card party in October when Seniors turned models is another memory to tuck away. The bride is Cecily Swabb, and her model-maid of honor is at her right Jane Verga while Joan lskyan as the model-bridesmaid is at her left. Aides to the bride at this fashionable wedding are, from left to right, Gerry Minturn, Bette Jean Pickett and Esther Bonordon. Kathleen Mooney starred as Margaret Truman in the Halloween party, and as she leaves the Mansion she is closely guarded by secret service men Mary Troy holding gun, and Flora SanAntonio. Another important day that fall was the one which we proudly displayed our attractive class pins daintly set with pearls and sapphires, and stamped with our beloved G. C. C. The Courtier social whirl became evident with the rustle of taffeta, the whisper of silks and satins, and the veiled voice of marquisette, as we dreamily danced at the Junior Prom and the Senior Ball. These pleasant evenings are now past, but the memories of them we shall always recall. We will always cherish the memory of the inspirational devotions and daily processional during the month of May to the shrine of the Virgin Mary, in Our Lady of Grace grotto. An old tradition, the Sophomore weekend, was reestablished by our class. The event pro- vided the perfect end to a perfect year at Georgian Court as tive hundred guests gathered in the gaily decorated court to enjoy the final event of the year's social calendar. That June had a particular significance for us as moving up exercises meant that our beloved big sisters would be taking leave of us. The memory of all their thoughtfulness to us, their guiding influence made us unabashed to show our tea rs and sorrow at this pa rting, but the memory of their goodness made us set aside these feelings to extend to them best wishes for all the happy years ahead. The Gates Wide Open Stood. After a truly social summer, we entered the portals once more, this time at the mid-point of our matriculation at the Court. Just think, illustrious juniors-practically at the top. Look- ing about us we were sorry to find some familiar faces missing from our class. However, in spite of our diminished number, we looked forward to an exciting year since Lakehouse and King- scote were once again our residence halls. We, who had met the loneliness and ob- stacles of Freshman year, the pleasures and tribulations of Sophomores under the :benevo- 1b Meehan, student body president, places the Infant Jesus rib a ' ' ' l the annual Servlceshgld ln the. Sludenl 5 cl al?el Silent Night, Hol Night . . . O Little Town of Bethlehem . . . O Come d the Christmas activities Patricia Carroll vice All Y F hf I Y HI d h h ' ' ' ' Seniors joined the student of the student body and Jane Kane secretary' look e .all U ' l e l.e all W en solemnly reverent as they act as guards. I 37 Carolers ln from of lhe Manslcn'