Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Right: Kathy Cary tutors Erma while both enjoy a sunny afternoon. Below: Tim Sullivan aids Reggio in finding a book R ight: Chns reads as David Lappa watches, ready to lend assistance. Far right: After a lesson Chris plays a game with Dave. Caritas Learning to give is a vital aspect in the development of an individual. The Caritas program offered such an experience along with personal satisfaction to the participants involved. Operating from the Peter Claver Center, the Caritas program encompassed a social service agency and a tutorial program. As social services, members gave classes in nutritional cooking, offered job referrals, and helped with family problems. Voluntary tutors were matched on a one-to-one basis with children having trouble in school. A special bond beyond that of just teacher and pupil was developed between the two. The relationship was more like mutual friends. This spirit was fostered by the numerous field trips and parties that the tutor and pupil went to together. A Halloween party. October 29. and a Christmas party. December 11. were the highlights. March 25. SAAME sponsored an Easter egg hunt for the program at the Peter Claver Center. Final activity of the year was a spring picnic at the Woodland Park Zoo. The program was directed by Richard -lones. 24 AEGIS 72

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Political Union Draws Name Speakers To bring new ideas and different thoughts to Seattle University was the course the Political Union decided to take for the year, according to Peter Orange, the group's president. Speakers ranging from Julian Bond, nationally known civil rights leader, to City Council candidates Sam Smith and Jodie McCrackin were brought to SU. The climax of Political Union's activities was the appearance of Julian Bond. Georgia State Representative. Bond, appearing as part of the Modern America Lecture Series, spoke on November 30 in the Astrogym. His talk was followed by a question and answer period. In his speech Bond covered such topics as student involvement in politics, black's responsibilities in political strategy and mandatory bussing. Following his talk Bond met with SAAME members to discuss issues facing Seattle's black community and minority students at SU. Pete Orange and Wray Herring. SAAME president, escorted Representative Bond around campus and parts of the black community. Jodie McCrackin spoke on campus October 6 as part of his drive for a Seattle City Council seat. He attacked the unresponsiveness of the government to the people. Sam Smith. McCrackin's incumbent opponent, appeared October 27 in a rebuttal at Pigott Auditorium. Smith based his rebuttal on his feeling that an incumbent should win on his record. Both men gave their views on such topics as the Model Cities program, the Pike Place Market initiative and mandatory bussing. November 24. Political Union sponsored a speech by Seattle Mayor Wes Uhl-man. The mayor referred to today's generation as the “T.V. Generation. He stressed the point that problems don't get solved in one-half or in one hour segments and too many young people expect that they do. What is needed is student involvement in the “real world. Peter Orange was president of Political Union. Phil Jenkins was vice president. Above: Pete Orange. Political Union President, handles a question-answer period for Julian Bond. Above and Below: Sam Smith and Jodie McCrackin present their platforms in their candidacies for the City Council position. 26 AEGIS 72