St Francis College - Franciscan Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

Page 23 text:

Brother Anthclm. Moderator, looks for the light in Trouper's meeting. 21 Troupers Vic Barranca. Pete Bruno and Bill Farrell find the material interesting. Mike Ycong and Pete Bruno build a door on the floor.

Page 22 text:

 I’d rather do it myself . Bob Henderson tells Chuck Rossi and Joe Campancro as Anna Martini looks on. Three years ago. the Pi Zeta Cast (Chapter) of the Alpha Psi Omega National Honorary Dramatics Fraternity was chartered at St. Francis College. Each year. Troupers who have demonstrated a high degree of theatrical ability either as actors or as stage hands have been honored by induction into this fraternity. The roster of the fraternity reads as follows: Cast Director Brother Anthelm Drowne, O.S.F., President Victor Barranca, Vice President William Farrell. Secretary-Treasurer Charles Rossi. Members: John Alber-tella. Ron Gori, Joseph Pandolfo. Bill Trentman. and Michael Davino. The Troupers, under President Victor Barranca and Vice President Robert Henderson, officially began the year's activities with a short comedy sketch at the Freshman Smoker and then began planning their Fall Production. A joint major production, with the Chapel Players of Saint Joseph's College for Women. John Patrick's comedy The Curious Savage, directed by Mr. John Clifford, was received by a large and enthusiastic audience. Although a joint production had not been attempted by the Troupers for many years: this play, performed at Saint Joseph’s College on November 11th and 12th. 1966. was an unqualified success. The play involved a realistic setting with both normal and abnormal characters and con- fusion over what normality is. It posed a unique challenge to both actors and stage crew, and under the superb direction of Mr. Clifford, the challenge was met. Many Troupers then had the idea of presenting a minor production in the time between the Fall and Spring productions when the club, aside from organizational activity, is idle. The fruit of this idea was An Evening of Entertainment, presented on February 10th. 1967: a musical show in which Trouper Mike Yeong demonstrated his ability to provide an immensely enjoyable evening for anyone who likes to hear good songs well sung. The Troupers, on April I 4th. 15th. and 16th. in a change from modern and contemporary drama, presented Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, the classic play whose theme has been echoed in other plays through the centuries: but whose treatment has never been surpassed. The play was presented at Packer Collegiate Institute and was directed by Mr. John Clifford. It has indeed been one of the most active years in Trouper history, embodying two major productions and one minor production and thanks to the dedicated efforts of faculty Moderator Brother Anthelm. Mr. Clifford and a large and interested membership, a very successful one. 20

Page 24 text:

STUDENT COUNCIL President Tom Cuitc presides over a meeting of the Six O’clock Parliament. Tom Cuite goes over some last-minute business before an important meeting of the Council. 22 Much out of character with past Councils, this year's has moved along with unusual smoothness and a lack of power” plays. A spirit that the Council should be truly impartial and fair and a desire to be effective led to a fairly smooth running Council. The Council adopted a definite procedure for awarding the John F. Kennedy scholarship, which previously had been done haphazardly. Due to the construction in the lounge the Council was unable to sponsor its Annual Carnival and turned to outside support for the Scholarship Fund with chance books. It also held a Carnival Dance at the St. George on April 28th. This year's Council has been able to bring about a change in the dress regulations. This situation was viewed by the Council as a test of its ability to effectively get things done which were of meaning to the whole student body. Its emphasis in the discussions regarding this were primarily that students should be mature enough and have the responsibility to dress properly. It was also held by the Council that jackets and ties are not directly related to academics, and there was no reason to actually require them. The Council has also directed efforts to improve the cafeteria service in the lounge and to have beer served on campus at social functions. This year's Student Council has been redirected and did not float around aimlessly, or at least not as much as past Councils. It demonstrated an ability to get things done, in a cooperative spirit with faculty committees and members, and the administration. If nothing else, it has brought about a spirit of confidence and independence in the student government which will bolster its attitude in getting things done in the future.