St Francis College - Franciscan Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Club... Spirit that Father Graham is the most learned man in this field. In mid-March, Robert Gaites, President of the IRC, and Gene Swanzey, the Vice-President, in¬ augurated a “China Seminar” for the interested high school students. In the previous years seminars delved in the area of Latin American Studies. As the 1966 FRANCISCAN goes to print, it is antici¬ pated that the Rev. Martin Luther King will address the student body in the college lounge. In all, the IRC hopes to continue next year with the same support and enthusiasm provided by this year’s underclass members. Many thanks are in store for Brother Theodore Campbell and Doctor James J. Flynn for their sup¬ port and guidance with club functions. 15 Br. Urban: “I’ll send you a catalogue and admission form right away.”

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International Relations The Lindsay’s with the pre-election gleam in their eyes. Bob Gaites introduces mayoralty can¬ didate Bill Buckley, Jr. to a wall to wall crowd. Exhibits New Acting as the political organization of the col¬ lege, the IRC attempted to follow in the finest traditions of the two previous years. Guided by the executive board, the club sought to arouse political interest and insight for students in all divisions of the college. This end was totally achieved by the select appearance of the Mayoral Candidates John Lindsay and William F. Buckley Jr. Representing Abraham Beame was Queens District Attorney Frank O’Con¬ nor. Overflowing and enthusiastic crowds were the order of the day for each of the above symposiums. To add to an already prosperous agenda of guests, was the arrival of Fr. Robert Graham, S.J., political expert on Vatican Diplomacy. It might be noted 14

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. . and we’ll even play your Football Club.” “While I grope for an incomprehensible thought to express in incomprehensible language . . 16