University of Connecticut at Fort Trumbull - Laurel Yearbook (Fort Trumbull, CT)

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HILLEL FOUNDATION The club was formed at the beginning of the first semester. They have given several dances, attended the Intercollegiate Zionist Conference at Storrs, and have had several interesting speakers on the current Jewish problems in the United States and abroad. Several movies have been shown on present day problems in Palestine. Hillel is also a member of the Interfaith Council. Mr. Elmer Heller is the faculty advisor. The officers are: Melvin Kronengold, Presidentg George Mild, Vice-Presidentg Bernard Berkowitz, Treasurerg Recording Secretary, Harry Chaikling Corresponding Secretary, Sherman Hubelbank. LIFE SAVING Under the capable guidance of Mr. Mozur, a Senior Lifesaving Course has been given on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the past semester. A number of students have qualified and received their certihcates and badges. ' i54 ZW

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ECONOMICS FORUM The Economics Forum was organized in November, and has about sixty members. Many speakers have spoken on different phases of economics that are of vital interest. The club has visited the U.N. at the invitation of the New York Herald Tribune.. Mr. Francis Kennedy is the faculty advisor, and the oflicers are: Constant Blum, Chairmang Frank Trager, Vice-Chairmang and Leonard Estra, Treasurer-Secretary. li

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THE PUBLIC RELATIONS CLUB The Public Relations Club was formed at the beginning of the second semester with the idea that students could learn about the many phases of public relations as a value to them in choosing a career. They participate actively in the campus public relations program. About twenty students from all parts of the state have been taking part in the program, generally, for interpreting the University of Connecticut, and to present Fort Trumbull in its best light. Mr. Adler has guided the club and is faculty advisor. THE SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club was organized last fall and is known as Los Sanchos Panzas . Its purpose is to increase members knowledge of Spanish speaking countries, and at the same time teach its members to speak the language more fluently. The club was formed by an interested group of students with the aid of Mr. Paul De Sio, faculty advisor.