La Salle University - Explorer Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ki m00 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS One of the less active organizations at La Salle, the French Club has, nevertheless, managed to maintain its position in extra- curricular activities. Capably moderated by Brother William, the club meets on frequent occasions to discuss French customs, litera- ture, and art. One of the Club ' s main func- tions is to acquaint its members with a speaking knowledge of French. Its members annually issue a publication, written en- tirely in French. DOERNENBERG LITERARY SOCIETY The German Club, by which this language group is more familiarly known, seems to have crystallized its activities into joint meet- ings with Chestnut Hill ' s corresponding club. The main purpose of the club is a supple- mentary study of the culture, customs, coun- try and literature of traditional Germany. Charles Hanes is president of the society with Albert Kraft vice-president. Brother Abdon is the moderator. f ® ' ' S ' % »» M Jin I I ' : If 1 Y ¥ K ' , iiii» ' - . -siw ?- ' -)f ' - ' mS ' -

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EXPLORER COLLEGIAN Despite adverse conditions and war-time haste, the La Salle graduating class has managed to keep intact one of the youngest traditions, the publication of a year-book. This year, the Explorer was edited by George Gradel, who was assisted by a staff com- posed of the following seniors: Frank Mc- Mahon and Joe McFadden, Associate Edi- tors; Bob Adams, Business Manager; Roy Perkins, Photographic Editor; Harry Deems and Larry Rosania. The year of 1942 sow the Collegian staff experience an unprecedented change in ad- ministration , when the editor-in-chief, Larry Dondero, was ushered into the army. The new staff of seniors undertook their different posts, not too experienced, but willing. With Gradel at the helm as editor-in-chief, the Col- legian succeeded in publishing its abbrevi- ated schedule, upholding most of the tradi- tional qualities, of past journalistic endeavors at La Salle.

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DEBATING SOCIETY ST. JOHN FISHER CLUB The foremost accomplishment of the de- baters was the winning of the Philadelphia Forensic League title in their first year of league competition. Hard hit by the loss of last year ' s regulars to the alumni and army, the society, under the earnest coaching of Mr. Joseph Flubacher, produced a team that defeated St. Joseph ' s to gain the champion- ship. Jim Kennedy occupied the presidency of the society. La Salle ' s most newly-formed organization is a composite one, combining the Social Sciences of Sociology, History, Economics, Education, and Political Science. The club was formed largely through the efforts of Brother Augustine. Senior, Bob Adams, was elected President of the society. At its weekly meetings, guest speakers ore invited to at- tend and discussions are held on current affairs relating to Catholic Action.