Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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tives from each school of the college the Council is able to make its decisions in the light of student opinion. Through its delegates in NFCCS and NSA the Council represents the thought and opinions of Manhattan at national inter- collegiate level and benefits from the services of these organizations. The President of the Student Council this year was Art De Simone, senior science. Along with Vice President Bob Muhar, Recording Secretary Jim Connors, Corresponding Secretary Don McCarthy and Treasurer Bob Klocke, he directed the council's activities for the year. Continuing the work of attempting a program for extra curricular and putting time and effort into the activity of the Social Affairs Committee Manhattan's crowded social calendar gets smiling attention from vice-president Bob Mahar. yding secretary Jim Connors attempts to track down a delinquent report as corresponding tary Don McCarthy, president De Simone and vice-president Mahar lend moral support. iunder the direction of Bob Mahart the Council was kept quite busy. Because of the hundred and one small details the Council is called upon to do, any long term proiects become quite significant. Investigation of student parking facilities, organization of the bulletin board system and the traditional sponsorship of student elections and moving up day have been the principle proiects this year. The various committees which contributed their shares to the discharging of council responsibilities were as follows: Con- stitutions chaired by Don McCarthy; Social Affairs chaired by Bob Mahar; Room Allocations chaired by Jim Connors; Bulletin Boards chaired by Bob Klocke; Ushers chaired by Frank Flynn and Student Activity chaired by Roger Goebel. A foFthcoming report of senior NSA delegate Don Devey receives close scrutiny from science rep Dan Cohalan.

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Manhattun photographer catches student council president Art De Simone about to start the day's work. MOHHONOH'S legislative assembly in session as officers and delegates prepare to tackle a lengthy agenda. Student 6mm? Making the voice of the student known both to the adminis- tration and at the intercollegiate level; working to serve the student needs of the campus in all areas of student IifF this is the task of the Student Council. Entrusted with the power to direct campus life for the common good of the students, student government has made steady progress through the years and at present is recognized as a respon- sible and hardworking campus institution. In preserving the finest in Manhattan tradition ana in speaking fairly and representatively for the student, the Council has earned the respect of students and administration alike. Composed of eighteen members and working closely with its moderator, the Council accomplishes its work through a number of committees, each being responsible for some area which is important to student activity. The overall poli- cies directed to fostering student responsibility and safe- guarding the extra-curricular life on the campus are formed by the President of the Student Council with the advice of his executive officers. Through the membership of representa-

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Don McCarthy watches a stray pair of hands steal his activities report to the student council. 136 Members listen attentively as Don Devey discusses the agenda for a regional meeting. Senior delegate Don Devey and iunior delegate Don McCarthy go over a report. united States National student Association The United States National Student Association is the largest and most representative student organization in the world. It is a federation of over 270 colleges, and universities, studenl governments. To further the cause of American Democracy, NSA delegates represent our country at international semi nars and in addition the organization sponsors tours for for eign students. The college is aided by the national office of the NSA whic i sends abundant information on student news and studen government throughout the world. Cooperating with the stu dent council, it takes part in surveys to determine pertinen facts about student life. Donald Devey, this year's senior dele gate, and Don McCarthy and Les Bronheim, iunior delegate attended the 8th National Congress in August, 1955. The Congress of 362 voting delegates convened for elever days in sessions lasting from 9:00 am. to midnight eac day. The purposes of the Congress were two fold: to provid a comprehensive workshop for the exchange of ideas, tech niques, and programs on student government problems an- serve as the ultimate authority for all policies and program of the NSA. In addition to the national congress, the NSA delegate attended six regional conferences at which they represente- the student council. This year the NSA sponsored Unite Nations Week and generated student interest in internationa affairs and oriented delegations of foreign students 0 campus. A used book drive was also sponsored by th national organization as well as an exchange of term pope with De La Salle College in the Philippines.