Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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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.

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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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Myatt CATA ARTIS Tap Es SETI OS app RPS aeRO Picta Mitra What's in a name? The Romans contributed the name for one of the oldest organizations on campus. Picta Mitra translated from the Latin means “embroidered hat’. The club had its beginning in 1925 when the founders dis- covered an old hat of the garden type variety which had belonged to Mrs. Gould. Taking the hat as a symbol, the originators of the club founded the Court’s well-known humor society. The Athletic The Athletic Association provides a program of athle- tic activities including both team and individual sports, which give students an opportunity to develop high qual- ities of courtesy, fair play, good sportsmanship and fel- lowship. Points are awarded for participation in athletic events which lead to the presentation of awards at the end of Sitting: P. Langan, C. Perini, V. Loomis, K. Byrnes, A. O'Mara, L. Santangelo. Standing: C. Collis, T. Costello, R. Loscarso, J. Fitzpatrick, E. Reiley, J. MacMillan. The only requirements for membership are the ability to make others laugh, and an extraordinary sense of humor. Each year seven humorous freshmen are chosen as new members and the club carries on its fun-making tradition by providing various entertainments and unusual comedies for the amusement of the students. The officers are: Carmen Geigel, crown; Rose Los- carso, vice crown; Camilla Perini, band; Frances Gregory, brim; Sister Mary Patrice, tiara. Front Row: C. Perry, F. Gregory, (Se, Geigel, (C Perini. Back Row: E. A. Phillips, B. Granito, E. Balmert, S. Scavuzzo, M. T. McNicholas, K. Byrnes, D. Ventura, J. Kelly, C. Grande, C. Jaramillo, G. Larach, D. Hall. Association the year. These awards consist of numerals, emblems, blazers, and the silver keys. The officers and the board members endeavor to stim- ulate an increased interest in competitive sports. The association is under the leadership of its four of- ficers: Valerie Loomis, president; Katherine Byrnes, vice president; Camilla Perini, secretary; Agnes O'Mara, treasurer; and the board members. SEI TT ETE Te EPS RY -