Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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hs ae aan ae aan a “Into each life some rain must fall”. The Picta Mitra members do not believe in this old saw, and do their best to provide sunshine everywhere. The club had its beginning in 1925 when a group of Courtiers found an old but gay and omate hat 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. Picta Mitra is an honorary society and the only requirements for membership are a good sense of humor and the ability to make others laugh. Each year, seven freshmen “Madcaps” are chosen as new mem- bers and the club carries on its fun-making traditions by providing various and unusual comedies for the amusement of the students. The officers are: Emily Balmert, crown; Mary McNicholas, vice- crown; Frances Gregory, band; Chloe Grande, brim; Sister Mary Patrice, grand tiara. Picta Mitra Front Row: B. Granito, G. Larach, - Balmert, S. Scavuzzo, M. T,. MeNicholas, E. Phillips. Second Row: J. Fitzpatrick, D. Hall, C. Perri, F. Gregory. Back Row: C. Grande, C. Perini, D. Ventura, M. Sanzone. The Athletic Association is organized to provide a program of athletic activities for the entire student body. It offers both intramural, team and individual sports along with an intercollegiate varsity basketball team. It aims to encourage high sportsmanship, fair play, good fellow- ship between students, and a better feeling of citizenship and loyalty for Alma Mater. The Athletic Association awards points for all participating in these events which lead to the presentation of awards at the end of each year. These awards consist of numerals, emblems, blazers and silver keys. The officers and board’: members of the Athletic Association aim to raise interest in all competitive sports. The Athletic Association is under the guidance of its moderator, Miss Catherine Paskert. Its officers are: Camilla Perini, president; June MacMillan, vice-president; Jean Fitzpatrick, secretary; Theresa Costello, treasurer; and ten board members. Be | | The Athletic. Association Front Row: C. Roth, R. Folker, M. Hoyas, C. Collis, A. O’Mara, P. Ven- tura. Back Row: G. Judge, E. Con-— dina, J. Fitzpatrick, C. Perini, J. MacMillan, T. Costello, A. Maday,; — B. O’Neill. ; 192 “ee eli ——

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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

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September Sun The opening days of the college year hold many happy memories for Court students. Each year the same ceremonies recur and each time they seem more impressive than before—Bishop Ahr’s first visit of the year, the installation of Student Council members and the presentation of the freshmen to the President and Dean. Sister M. Giovanni, Shizue Masugi and Mother Marie Anna pause at tea in the Mansion. Miss Masugi was the delegate from the Japanese writers to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Oe etl Grace gives the senior welcome speech at the freshman investiture. | | | 4 The freshmen lead the procession from chapel for the opening of school. Freshmen greet their parents after the ceremony of investiture.