San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Newman Club V Hx .1 L. '31 ..,..tN if x M ' -la .. X ' Qfficers and members making plans for the years programs arc Roy Martinez xicepics Alfred Castro Saundra Ses SIODS, membership chm.1 Armando Rodriguez, pres and Bill Kotylo social chm Organized at SAC in 1950, the Newman Club is one of the nationally-affiliated clubs on the campus. The purpose of the Newman Club is to provide for its members a Catho- lic atmosphere on a secular campus. Although John Igo, English instructor, has been the regular sponsor since 1953, he has been aided at times by other members of the faculty and by churchmen. The Newman Club sponsors dances each year and encourages its members to parti- cipate in all social activities. Members try to attend, as many Newman Club conven- tions as possible. They also sponsored a state convention' in'.San Antonio in 1958. 148

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Young Democrots The Young Democrats Association of San An- tonio College, though only a year old, is making great strides in its development. It was started in the spring of 1957 by Russell McFarland and Miss Ann Klent for students who are interested in the Democratic ideas, and the promotion of the Democratic Party, especially on the college level. In doing this, the officers and sponsor have endeavored to bring before the students of SAC a wide variety of interesting speakers from all walks of life. At an early spring meeting,a prom iHCl1f SUNG Democratic leader was guest speaker. Sponsored by Russell McFarland the club in- cludes Altho Allen, Richard Allen, Hubert Beare, Ronald Bonn, john Chaney, Larry Crumpton, George Eichler, Ernest Gonzales, john Hannon, Williana I-Iooton, Thomas Long, Donald Morri- son, Hartley Newman, Daniel Ross, Donald Taylor Susan Toome , Ph ll's Tro so . gf y y 1 n n Leaders of the organization are Russell McFarland, spon- sorg john Chaney, Fall pres.g Hubert Beare. jr.. Spring pres.g William Hooton, parl.g Richard Allen, vice-pres.g Hartley Newman, S.C. rep.g George Eichler, exec. com. man-at-large: Daniel Ross, treas,g and Donald Morrison, exec. com. man-at-large. i Anxious to begin the discussion of today's political is- sues, members of the Young Democrats club quickly dispense with their business meeting. 's-.l Future politicians talk over various governmental problems at a mock convention during a regular club meeting. 147 cafe 'NVQ

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Newman Club .4 , V ilk' L ri WW' vit in Q ,le i QM r l ,ai . 4 , . 4 ' -. - ,'t',',I1lv- W .. i F7 x 5 Y V' If i N r A A p ' EJVQY- I L E . if ' 5 51. an . N l I 'uw The Newman Club of San Antonio College acted as host organization for a Province execu- tive committee meeting followed by a Leadership Weekend On December 5-7. The program included films and a dance held at Oak Hills Camp and School. Featured speaker was john Igo of the SAC English faculty and also faculty advisor of the SAC Newman Club. fav-'Y ' i J 'SN-ei 'wg . V fr? 'Q Ni ' I i 7 ff 3 I l I ' -lf?