Mary Manse College - Brescian Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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The Retort Left to right: Frances Fitz, Dolores Schultz, Kathryn Cullen. The enticing mystery of science reigns in this organization. The aim of the Retort is to acquaint the members with the scientific developments of the past and present. The Biology, Chemistry or Physics Departments take turns acting as hostess for the monthly meetings. A very successful and entertaining year was planned and executed hy Sister Mary Paul, moder- atorg Dolores Schultz, presidentg Katie Cullen, vice-presidentg Fran Fitz, secretary-treasurerg and its many members. The Distillate , the Retort's monthly pamphlet, includes the ulatestn and most interesting happenings to the members, articles on modern science, and a report on the activities of the alumnae members. Some of the most remembered activities of the year were Peggy Affolter's daring exposition of the secret of the atomic bomhn, an educational and Henlightening tour to an oil refinery, and the November dinner meeting at which Dr. Senn spoke on Nylon. The delicious food and interesting talk made this meeting one of the most interesting of the year. In May the Retort honored its senior members with a delightful Spring Tea. Once again cluh memhers tasted dainty little cookies always enjoyed at a Retort Tea. Standing left to right: Mary Jo Zinn, Mary Lou Whit- ney. Seated: Miriarn Sacksterler. 60

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The Students' Spiritual Council Standing left to right: Regina Vlfenzel, Mary Stallkamp, Betty Buescher. Seated: Miriam Sacksteder. HAn army of youth, hearing the standards of truth. This is the underlying aim of each member of the Students' Spiritual Council, which includes every student of Mary Manse. The officers, Regina Wenzel, presidentg Betty Buescher, vice-president, Miriam Sacksteder, secretary, and Mary Stalkamp, treasurerg directed the members successfully towards the organizalion's aim. The committees achieved contacts with the student body through their various activities sponsored to encourage the members toward their Christ-liken goal. Under the chairmanship of Carolyn Kinsey, the Literature Committee kept the pamphlet rack filled with interesting and helpful material, posted the Legion of Decency ratings on current movies and displayed reviews of popular books of the day. Marie Therese Mackin, chairman of the Pub- licity Committee, arranged the bulletin board according to the feasts of the day and the needs of the students. Mildred Reichert, chairman -of Our Ladyls Committee, attempted to bring about a devotion to the Blessed Virgin through the traditional recitations of the living Rosary and the annual assembly in May. Mary ,lean Coressel, chairman of the Apostolic Committee, and her aids fired the members with zeal to support the missions, financially and spiritually. .lane Maher succeeded to the chairman- ship of this committee when Mary ,lean entered the convent in January. Virginia Boff led the com- mittee that encouraged tl1e personal devotion to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Mary Lou Whitney, chairman of the Social Committee, was in charge of the annual Mother-Daughter party, a gala occasion in May. Leaders in the activities of the National Federation of Catholic College Students were Jeanne Gulker, senior delegate, and Mildred Reichert, junior delegate. They were assisted by Beryl Ebner and Ellamae Cerdeman, sophomore aids, and Katie Schultz and JoAnn Hughes, freshman aids. The Student Relief Raffle, sponsored by the N.F.C.C.S. and headed by Mildred Reichert, was one of the most successful activities of the club. ln this endeavor Mary Manse Students brought in 311386, the highest average contribution within the Detroit region. During the second semester, books, food, clothing. linens, soaps, laboratory supplies and several other items were donated by the students to aid their fellowmen in Europe. This drive was under the chairmanship of ,leanne Gulker. 59

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The Athletic Club Left to right: Mary Stallkamp, Sue Scrke, Chressence Nolan. Zing! Zingl Zingl go the archers. Ping! Ping! Ping! go the balls. Thatis right, you hear members of the Athletic Club playing archery and ping-pong, just two of the many sports offered by the club. This year the Athletic Association was under the capable leadership of Chressence Nolan, presi- dentg Sue Serke, vice-presidentg and Mary Stallkamp, secretary, with the expert Miss Gaffney as moderator. The officers were ably assisted by the managers of the various sports: hiking, ,lane Maherg bowling, Millie Reichertg swimming, Margaret Mary Moran, volley-ball, Marie Therese Macking pool, Mary McCuireg horseback riding, Fran Fitzg archery, Lucy Ferrarag and tennis, Mary Lou Whitney. The activities of the year included splash parties at the Catholic Club in November and May- at which affairs a merry t-and we might add Hwctvl time was had by all. Anything and everything happened to prevent. the animal fall hike from taking place. But after many delays in plans, it was linally held in the spring. Those who attended agreed that it was well worth waiting for. Athletic ability in bowling, ping-pong, and basketball was tried in the exciting tournaments held in the spring. On Class Day outstanding athletic achievements were acknowledged with trophies, letters, and pins. Left to right: Marie 'lherese Mackin, Loretta Reichert, Patricia Roller, Mary McQuire. 61