St Josephs University - Greatonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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PHYSICS CLUB On November 16th of this year, the Physics journal Club, an activity of long standing at Saint joseph's Col- lege, became one of the first organizations of its kinl to affiliate with The American Institute of Physics as a Stu- dent section of that body. The section's progress is largely due to the capable leadership of Reverend john S. O'Conor, S.j. Members and guests may recall interesting field trips and many informative student lectures. The crowning point of the year's activity, however, was the Open House, held March 17, when students from neighboring institutions of learn- ing visited the college to witness various Science Depart- ments' Exhibits. The following members of the section were installed as charter members of the newly formed chapter of the Sigma Pi Sigma, the only National Physics Honor Society: john Coburn, '51 Albert Montemure, '52 john Grayum, '51 jarus Quinn, '52 john Magsam, '51 joseph Volpe, '52 This newly formed Chapter is a milestone in the brotherhood of Physicists in the Student Body of America.

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0Ul0LOGY CL ll The Sociology Club was established in 1942 by those majors in this held. The Club's purpose has been to pro- vide students with an organization through which they can achieve a general introduction into the field of sociol- ogy by means of broadening personal knowledge by first- hand contacts of professionals in related fields. The vitality of the club is found in its constant pro- vision for its members, many hrst-hand experiences with those sociological phenomena which were the subject matter of classroom lectures and assigned readings. Many phases of study were made more interesting and took on more meaning when discussed informally with experts from such agencies as The Philadelphia Crime Prevention Bureau, The Voluntary Defenders, The Big Brothers' Associations, and The Catholic Interracial Council. Motion pictures and frequent field trips to prisons, courts, orphanages, and mental hospitals, integrated theo- retical text book, approachesto Sociology and their foun- dations, the empirical facts. Chairman Don Dobbins, President Joe Brady, Moderator joseph Cross and Vice-President Don Barr form the nucleus for furthering sociological activities on campus.

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lll0LOGY The Biology Club was founded in memory of Reverend Clarence E. Schaffrey, SJ., to stimulate and maintain interest in the biological sciencesg to promote the general welfare and the Christian attitude of the biology students of the Collegeg to assist members in gaining admittance to the graduate schools of their choice. Though newly established, much has been accomplished, particularly in regard to the organizational work necessary for the proper functioning and future growth of the society. It began with an organizational meeting held early in the past year in which a committee was appointed to draw up a provisional constitution. In a remarkably short time,' this committee, led by joseph Mooney, '51, prepared a comprehensive constitution which showed great fore- sight in its provisions for the future government and guidance of the Society. At a, later meeting, it was accepted and approved by the Student Council. President Ray Chun, Treasurer John Welsh, Vice-President Joseph Mooney, Secretary Nick Videtti and Father Mark Bauer, SJ., take time out from a busy day.