Marycrest College - Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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by HQ H0uSC trtftin: the members Of C0 b . . ne L - Amljmslim Blu Dllldiolsl masters. portruyilwl one Oli e COFFEE HOUSE Steaming cups of coffee lend an informal atmosphere to the Marycrest Coffee House where Cresters and Ambrosians meet to discuss skilled authors of the past, present, and future. Early in the year, the meeting featured the appearance of costumed characters who played a part in the development of the coffee house. An appearance by Char- lotte Murray Russell, noted mystery writer, highlighted the January meeting. March witnessed a joint meeting with the Art Club where art and English majors dis- cussed contemporary trends in their respective fields. Original student manuscripts sparked discussion at several meetings. From these sessions came a greater understanding and appreciation for literature or unpublished. -published

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The pledging of new members at a tea brought ADT's membership on campus to 13, but these girls don't seem worried at the odd number. Seated: Sheila Baileyg and standing: Marilyn Peterson, Janis Heneke, .lune Feldhahn, Mary Ann La Fayette, Lili Ruja, Kay Walsh, Rita gcerfcey, Sharon La'l'ronica, Sara Goffar, Kathy Feeney, Mary Fran Van Camp and Freddie un . ALPHA DELTA THETA An official visit from the national corresponding secretary began a busy year for Omicron chapter members of Alpha Delta Theta. In November they acted as hostesses for the Quint-Cities Science Seminar, and sent two chapter delegates to the national convention in Minneapolis. One recreational and two informational movies were sponsored by the group. Finding the blood counts of seniors and touring Quad-City hospital labs were the final projects for the year of this active campus group.

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Marycrest Publication society functions on the campus to further student interest in creative and factual writing. Through the publication of the Crest and the Literary Supplement, those with literary interests have an opportunity to display their abilities. Modern American Literature, the year's theme for MPS, was discussed in its various aspects at each monthly meeting. The first in the series consisted of a student panel discussion to introduce the topic in the fields of poetry, fiction, and drama. Uther special events of the year included the traditional Wassail-Without-Ale Christ- mas party, El Catholic Press month talk by Mr. Wayne Loui, and a joint meeting with St. Ambrose. MPS Nb sw 5.0. Planning the next session of Cof- fee House are MPS'crs A. Der- vin, M. Spuehlcr, A. Moehlenhof, E. Campbell, K. Sullivan, M. Vivone, .l. Hoenig, B. Mizicko, C. Meksches, D. Nolan, D. Faulk- ner, J. Alongi, B. Ball.