Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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REVEREND ANDREW J. ANSBRO, C.P. Reverend Andrew J. Ansbro C.P., gave the annual col- lege retreat which was conducted from October 26 to Octo- ber 80. Father Ansbro is the Vocational Director of the Passionist Order, and the founder and director of the Cath- olic Career Conference with headquarters located in Jamaica, New York. He has received the Catholic War Veterans award for outstanding achievement in youth work. For the. past eight years Father has managed an office for vocational VICTOR WILLIAMS Victor Williams visited Georgian Court on May 30, to sing and play in the concert presented by the Camarata Club. A 1953 graduate of Princeton, he studied Spanish and was active in the Glee Club. As recipient of the Woodrow Wilson award, he toured Mexico for two sum- mers doing literary research. Mr. Williams sang the Serenade from Don Giovanni, “Deh vieni alla finestra,” accompanying himself on the man- dolin. He also played Spanish songs of Spain and Mexico on the guitar. i me a p = i 7 pyeee direction and Guidance in the Brooklyn Diocese. MARIE HOUSTON In January the Courtiers were entertained by Miss Marie Houston, noted authority on folk songs. Miss Hou- ston has spent many years traveling through all parts of the world, becoming acquainted with the people, their songs, customs, and dress. Her aim is to improve inter- national relations by helping people to understand other nations through their culture. Miss Houston spoke about her experiences and sang many lovely folk songs in their original langues. At the same time, she modeled costumes worn by the people of each nationality represented. aa = s. ail. REVEREND JOHN J. FISHER, C.M. The Baccalaureate ceremony, on May 81; was made memorable by the address given by Father John J. F isher, C.M. Father spoke on “The Catholic Woman and Her Place in Society” and emphasized the importance of woman’s role. Father is stationed at St. Vincent’s Seminary in Philadel- phia. He is a member of the Miraculous Medal Novena Band and was formerly Spiritual Director of Saint John’s Preparatory School, Brooklyn.

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REVEREND CHARLES H. CAPPEL, M.M. Father Cappel was the speaker at the annual May Crowning ceremony held in the Students’ Chapel on May 16. After speaking of the virtues of Our Lady, Father showed how her example could be followed by all. He emphasized the role of Mary as the model for all three states in life—married, religious, and single. Father Cappel is Vice-Rector and Dean at Maryknoll Junior College and teaches Religion at the Court. LIEUTENANT ELEANOR HOMAN, USN On April 7, Lieutenant Eleanor Homan, USN, spoke to the Senior class on the advantages of being a member of the Waves. She discussed the activities and various fields in which specialized experience could be obtained. Lieutenant Homan is a Wave Program Officer and is sta- tioned at the U. S. Navy Recruiting Station in Philadel- phia, Pa. REVEREND EDWARD J. BANKS Father Banks, chaplain at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, is a familiar figure to the students of Georgian Court. On January 11, Father gave an inspiring talk on the role of the Chaplain in the services and showed a moving picture to illustrate it. He also spoke to the girls about the Character Guidance 4 Program of the United States Army, the purpose of which is the development of high standards of personal conduct in the individual and a recognition of responsibility. JOSEPH CAMARDA, M.D. Doctor Joseph Camarda, school physician, was the guest speaker at a program on Cancer sponsored by the Science Club on December 2. Doctor Camarda is Chair- man of the Executive Committee of the Ocean County Cancer Society, a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Cancer Society, and a member of the Cancer Committee of the New Jersey Medical Society. He spoke on the recognition of cancer in its early stages. 169

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ANITA C, METZGER On April 22, the Courtiers were entertained by Mrs. Anita C. Metzger who gave a series of monologues. Mrs. Metzger, who teaches Voice and Diction in Ventnor City, studied speech at Oxford. She also has her own radio and television program entitled “The Children’s Theatre.” Among the monologues presented were “The Heritage of Wimpole St.,” a solo play; “Il Destino,” a monologue; and “Folks We All Kno w,” a series of character portrayals. “ Metzger’s visit was sponsored by the De La Sallian club. REVEREND GEORGE E. EVERETT Reverend George E. Everett of Spring Lake honored Courtiers by his visit on December 9, to talk to the student body about “Modesty in Dress.” Father reminded the girls of the obligation they have to keep Our Blessed Lady as their model in all things, es- pecially in the matter of dressing modestly. He also gave the regulations of the S.D.S. campaign—Supply the Demand for the Supply—concerning dress. SEYMOUR BERNSTEIN The Mansion foyer was the scene of a piano recital given by Mr. Seymour Bernstein on November 23. Mr. Bernstein, who was recently discharged from service, played for the students before his entrance into the . Armed Forces, While in service, he spent a great deal of time entertaining the troops in Korea. The program consisted of works by Bach, Scarlatti, Brahms, Prokofiev, Chopin, Debussy and Lizst. THE VALLEY FORGE STRING QUARTET On November 19, the Valley Forge String Quartet presented an hour of chamber music. The members of the quartet are: Erwin Groer, viola; Joseph Brodo, violin; Dr. Jeno Donath, Instructor in Choral at Georgian Court, violin; and Thomas Elmer, cello. Included on the program were: the Quartet No. 10 in F Major by Mozart; Phantasie by Bridge; Minuet by Boc- cherini; Wedding Day at Troldhaugen by Grieg; and La fille aux cheveux du lin by Debussy. 171