Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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Damigelle 4 Front Row: J. Drummond, C. Grande, N. Byrne, P. Ventura, K. Rodgers, P. Falcinelli, H. Gomez. Second Row: M. Greurio, J. Giovannetti, E. Con- dina, D. Ventura, E. Conti, N. Bau- man, D. Chapman. The activies of Le Damigelle are numerous and varied. The club has bi-monthly meetings at which the members discuss supplementary phases of the Italian courses offered by the department. This proves to be of much value to the students of the language. Throughout the year various members attend performances at the opera house, see Italian films, visit art galleries and exhibits. During the school year the entire club also goes on a field trip and presents at least one public program. Above all, the Italian Club aims to foster a better appreciation of Italian culture and understanding traditions. Experiencing a profitable and interesting year, the Classical Club El The poderalcs of this aoe eee Theresa Felitti and He nea continues to carry out its two-fold aim: to develop a greater under- vira Condina, president; Elena Conti, secretary; Angela Ricciardelli, standing of the Latin language and to increase interest in all phases of treasurer. Latin and Greek culture. The club’s activities included attendance at “The Robe”, a showing of school movies and a successful card party. Sister Mary Joan is the club’s able moderator, with Nancy Sullivan, president; Maureen Cook, vice-president; Joanmarie McDonnell, secre- tary; Claudette Berhard, program chairman; and Marie Lucey, treasurer. The Classical Club Sitting: K. O’Halloran, J. McDon- a nell, N. Sullivan, M. Cook, M. Lucey. Standing: C. Berhard, A. Sassani, G. Callahan, M. Barreras, P. Mitchell, D. Keller. 190

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El Cervantes Club Front Row: G,. Chiniski, B. Barry, C. Roth, P. Donnelly, T. Costello, B. Granito, D. Keller, M. Dosal, K. Antonius, P. Casale. Second Row: K, O’Halloran, S. Kanehann, B. McIntyre, F. Gregory, E. Ferraro, J. Mapleson, M. O’Connell, J. Ken- nelly. Back Row: C. Berhard, P. Bacco, M. Friel, R. McElroy, P. Mitchell, C. Frenking, C. Monserrate, A. Kanehann, C. Iskyan. The Spanish Club has always held a prominent place among extra- curricular activities at the Court. Comprised of Spanish students, it was formed for the purpose of furthering deeper understanding and knowledge of the language and literature of Spain and our South Ameri- can neighbors. Le Cercle Jeanne d’Arc is a college organization which functions for The Club's activities this year included a field trip to New York, a two purposes: to study and develop an appreciation of French Culture Spanish dinner given by members and an Epiphany party. The most and to acquire facility in speaking the French language. The Club memorable of these was the trip to New York where the club saw accomplishes these purposes by means of a study of literary master- Cyrano de Bergerac” portrayed by José Ferrer. The members had the pieces, current novels, moving pictures and plays. privilege of meeting Mr. Ferrer following the performance. This club is Under the guidance of its moderator, Miss Vincenza Zema, the club under the direction of Sister M. Pierre, moderator. has held activities both social and educational. The club has visited The officers are: Elizabeth McIntyre, president; Shirley Kanehann, the Cloisters, seen French Movies, had dinner at various French res- vice-president; Frances Gregory, secretary; and Ana Carmen Ferrer, taurants in New York and held dances with French clubs from other treasurer. colleges. | The officers of the club are: Gloria Callahan, president; Claudette Berhard, vice-president; Marta Barreras, secretary; and Mary Jane Apel, treasurer. Le Cercle Jeanne Arc Front Row: F. Boissiere, M. Tuzzeo, J. McGinn, M. F. Callery. Second - Row: J. Talian, M. Barreras, C. Ber- hard, G. Callahan, M. J. Apel. Back Row: A. Ferrer, L. Ortiz, B. Doyle, E. Phillips, Me Sheehan, C. Rush, oe . Wall. 189

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Front Row: A. Kanehann, E. Gaf- feney, J. Curette, E. Conti, N. Bau- man, $, Kanehann. Back Row: B. McIntyre, K. Dill, K. Rodgers, M. Desmond, M. Cook, J. Karcher, B. O’Neill, C. Galang. This year of 1954 is the tenth anniversary of the founding of the History Club on campus. The History Club’s objective is to instill in its members an understanding of the relationship between past events and current life, and to help them view contemporary social problems . objectively. The most important action of the group this year was their field trip to New York and surrounding areas to visit musuems and places of historical interest. The United Nations was observed at work, and the Court’s historians had the visual experience of modern diplomacy. The Club is under the direction of Miss J ulia Blake, Chairman of the The Joyce Kilmer Society is composed of those students interested Social Studies Department of the College. : . : : in literature as well as those with creative ability in the field. It seeks The officers are: Kathryn Rodgers, president; Kathleen Dill, vice- to enrich the literary background of its members and instill an appreci- president; and Maureen Cook, secretary. ation of contemporary and classical works. The club moderator, Sister M. Consolata, presides over the monthly | teas held in Kingscote Library. At this time a novel read by the entire i membership is presented and criticized. i To supplement the activities on campus, the society visits New York i frequently to attend outstanding stage productions. oe ee oe The Joyce Kilmer Society ‘ont Row: E. Condina, M. T. fcNicholas, J. Karcher, M. F. Cal- Ty. Second Row: R. McElroy, E. jhillips, N, Byrne, M. Friel, C. Pop- locki. Third Row: C. Berhard, L. ckerman, E. Karcher, E. Conti, N. )}auman, Back Row: M. L, Wilkin- f son, C, Galang, M. Cook, J. Hendricks. 191