Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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Damigelle Front Row: K. Rodgers, G. Galesi, V. deRossi, M. Russo. Second Row: C. Fiore, P. Langan, E. Conti, E. Condina. Back Row: M. Nasello, J. Schimenti, C. Loretti, C. Perini, C. Grande. The aim of Le Damigelle is to familiarize the members of the club with the culture, customs and traditions of Italy. Meetings are conducted monthly under the direc- tion of Miss Theresa V. Felitti, moderator. Membership is open to students of the Italian Jan- guage and anyone wishing to further her knowledge of Italian art, music, literature and current topics. Le During the year interesting discussions were held on the Italian opera, Italian films, exhibits and travel. An Italian entertainment was presented to the student body in the spring and included a play which had been read and studied in the department. The officers for this year are: Joan Pisciotto, pres- ident; Peggy Langan, vice president: Elvira Condina, sec- retary; and Elena Conti, treasurer. The Classical Club Following its aim to develop a greater understanding of the Latin language and to increase interest in all phases of Latin and Greek culture, the Classical Club exper- ienced a busy, interesting and educational year. At the initial meeting of the year slides were shown explaining the Roman Theatre and Games. At the sub- sequent meetings attention was focused on Roman and Greek mythology. A committee was appointed to ar- range a program on the various myths and their influence on English literature. Other activities included a bridge party, a fudge sale, a visit to the Metropolitan Museum, attendance at an opera, and a spring picnic. The club is under the supervision of Sister Mary Joan with Joan Marie McDonnell, president; Nancy Sullivan, vice president; Ruth Folker, secretary; and Mary Frances Callary, treasurer. Front Row: M. McCormick, G. Callahan, M. Cook, A. Ricciardelli. Second Row: M. F. Cal- lery, N. Sullivan, J. M. McDonnell, R. Folker. Back Row: C. Berhard, T. Costello, D. Keller, G Poprocki, P. McBride, P. McElroy, M. Des- mond, E. A. Phillips, A. Sassani.

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Heya fey So we de sien rsbeio Tl Cibieelaialaee, intel: Se wees its si cr I Front Row: C. Muydi, D. Chapman, V. West, A. Maday, E. Reiley. Second Row: M. McCor- mick, J. McGinn, M. Dosal, C. Poprocki, M. Des- mond, E. Ho. Third Row: M. J. Apel, L. Ortiz, E. deGroat, C. Berhard, J. Benzoni. Back Row: M. Barreras, G. Callahan, S. Johnston, IME, Te Gallery, J. Curette. Le Cercle Jeanne D’Arc This year, Le Cercle Jeanne d’Arc gained its inde- pendence as a separate and distinct college organization. The aim of Le Cercle Jeanne d’Arc is to develop in the student ease and exactness in speaking and understanding the language, customs, culture, people and history of France. The organization surveyed French musicians and composers through recordings of the famous French sym- phonies. The club members learned through it French folk and classic songs and dances. It introduced the stu- To develop a greater knowledge of the Spanish Jan- guage and to increase the interest of the Courtiers in the literature, music and customs of Spain and Latin America is the objective of “El Cervantes’. This has been ac- complished this year through a program of activities in- cluding field trips, association with the National Federa- tion of Spanish Colleges, and by lectures and discussions dents to French :delicacies and pastries as well as to lovely French perfumes and wearing apparel. The organ- ization entertained French clubs from other colleges and compared knowledge and interests. The moderator of the French club is Miss Simone Deitz. The officers for the current year are: Anne Maday, president; Christil Frenhoff, vice president; Claudette Berhardt, secretary; Marta Barreras, treasurer. Front Row: M. O'Connell, B. Barry, B. Granito, H. Belli, P. Casale, A. Larach, G. Larach. Second Row: M. Barreras, B. Maclntyre, C. Geigel, N. Munoz, M. Dosal. Back Row: A. Kanehann, L. Ortiz, G. Backes, J. Kennedy, V. Alvarez, Ke McElroy, C. Berhard, S. Kanehann, L. Franco, i Gregory, E. Condina, G. Chiniski, H. Bravo, A. Vidal, C. Roth, T. Costello. El Cervantes on the education in Spanish countries. The social aspect of “El Cervantes’ was also well developed by sponsoring a tea dance which the Spanish clubs of Fordham and Rutgers Universities attended. The officers are: Carmen Geigel, president; Nilda Munoz, vice president; Betty McIntyre, secretary; and Nancy Sullivan, treasurer.

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aotwemunee” os Sitting: M. Cook, M. A. Vondra, K. Rodgers. Standing: B. Cleary, P. McGrath, J. Karcher, } H. Pope, M. Chioco, A. O'Mara, M. F. Callery, r iz Y. M. Lee. | The History Club The members of the History Club are devoted to the spreading of interest and active participation in current public affairs. The History Club with the Forensic Society sponsored a Philippine program which was pre- sented in December. Mary Ann Vondra and Mary Fahey represented the club at the Herald Tribune Forum in New York City. They presented a very interesting report of their trip to the club. A panel discussion entitled “Is the United Nations a Failure?” included two participants from St. Peter's Col- lege and proved to be a great success. A field trip to the United Nations completed a very active year for the club. The officers are: Mary Ann Vondra, president; Mary Fahey, vice president; Katherine Rodgers, secretary; Maureen Cook, treasurer. Miss Julia Blake is the club moderator. ee ae ee EE ie Liana cena Front Row: M. McCormick, E. Ho, K. Gross, : Second Row: A. Ackerman, Vibes Wilkinson, q P. McGrath, C. Hennen, C. Cusick. Back Row: ie 8 M. T. McNicholas, C. Collis, ake Costello, E. A. a j Phillips, M. Desmond, J. Karcher, B. Beam, a IME AE Callery, J. Curette, G. Callahan. Joyce Kilmer Literary Society The Joyce Kilmer Literary Society promotes interest in prose and verse among its members and tries to develop in them the proper appreciation needed to enjoy both the classics and contemporary literature. As moderator, Sister Mary Consolata introduces the group to many well known writers through informal dis- cussions held at their monthly teas. The members of the Kilmer Society work together to IS CLS UT pesca eer eo Tn OL 3 familiarize each other with today’s “best sellers” by pre- senting book reviews at their monthly meetings. Connie Briegs, president, conducts the meetings along with Patricia McGrath, vice president; Mary Lou Wilk- inson, secretary; and Lynn Ackerman, treasurer. These girls work as a unit to keep all the members active and interested. Throughout the year, the Kilmer Society makes several trips to the “Great White Way” and sits itself down front for the opening curtain of Broadway’ s best.