University of Santa Clara - Redwood Yearbook (Santa Clara, CA)

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■ ' M ' l ' k Student Congress VALMOLKENBUHR, JR. President The work of the officers of the student body of the uni- versity carries with it a recognition that is at best evanescent. However, the officers of the 1947-48 school year left lasting reminders to the students of the future, renninders which will bring recognition to the ' r loyalty and sacrifice rendered for Santa Clara. An aggressive, forward-looking group, headed by Student Body President William V. Molkenbuhr, si ' arted the year with the idea that they v ere going to do something practical and lasting for the university, and that Is exactly what they did. In order to keep in constant contact with every member of the enlarged student body, the congress appointed two representatives on each floor of the resident halls. These representatives brought the plans and campaigns of the con- gress to every student, thereby making the student govern- ment an intrinsic part of every Santa Claran ' s college life. First project of the school year was to secure a permanent office for the student body officers, one in which all the records of p ast congresses and various other data could be kept in order. The second floor of Nobili Hall is now the location of the Office of the Associated Students. In it are kept not only the records and minutes of past and present congresses, but also all athletic trophies, such as the Little Big Game Bell, pictures of past athletic teams, and a framed copy of the constitution of the student body. Realizing the importance of a good appearance on the part of the university when in view of the general public, the GEORGE E. GRENFELL Vice-President MICHAEL T.HENNESSY Secretary FRANK L KEEGAN Treasurer

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THE ADVISORY BOARD IN SESSION Edward M. Stretch, S.J., was appointed Vice-President In the sumnner of 1946 after his return fronn four years ' service as an army chaplain. Upon him has fallen the arduous and for most part thankless duties of that difficult office. In the the administration of disciplinary matters Father Stretch has achieved the renown of being strict, but fair. Distinguished by the quiet and efficient manner in which he has handled the duties of the office of Treasurer since he assumed that position in 1942, Is Father Ernest P. Watson, S.J. Father Watson attended Santa Clara as a student In 1904, before entering the Jesuit Order In 1908. He took over his present position in 1942. Upon Father Francis J. Harrington, S.J., falls the difficult task of maintaining the buildings and improving their facilities for a capacity enrollment. Father Harrington Is also respon- sible for the constant attention and care necessary for main- taining the garden-like appearance of the grounds. The increasing number of applications for admission makes the task of gathering information on candidates an extremely important one, for a rigid selection is made necessary by the limited space available. Father James A. King, S.J., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, organizes the Information from which the Committee on Admissions makes Its selections. Father King assumed his present position In 1945. A predominant part of Santa Clara student body life Is the spiritual atmosphere which sounds the keynote of the Jesuit educational system. The man whose leadership and counsel are responsible for this atmosphere Is Father Patrick J. Car- roll, S.J., Student Counsellor and Chaplain of the university. The spiritual and temporal aid he has given to the students during the current year is a tribute to the work and patience of Father Carroll. FRANCIS J. HARRINGTON, S.J. Administrator PATRICK J. CARROLL, S.J. Dean of Men

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MARSHALL F. MORAN C.I.C. Representative HALL G. HAYNES Sergeant-at-Arms iu. --«„ .■W: i congress then set abou ' l ' raising money to procure distinctive jackets for the University Glee Club. This was done by means of a raffle, held in November. The proceeds from this project were sufficient to provide twenty-five jackets for the song- sters. A campus-wide public address system was also provided by the raffle proceeds, as was a filing cabinet for the student body office. December found the congress sponsoring the first on- campus dance to feature a full dance band for musical en- tertainment. Winter Frolic was a non-profit affair, staged solely for the students ' social benefit. In addition to the orchestra, refreshments were also provided by the congress. The congress was vitally interested in any student activity, and lent its willing support to such affairs as the Block SC Society dance. In accordance with last year ' s legislation, the congress assumed full responsibility for planning, sponsoring and financing all athletic rallies. The student congress is composed of the officers of the student body, who are, besides Molkenbuhr: George Gren- fell, vice-president; Michael Hennessy, secretary; Frank Kee- gan, treasurer, and Hall Haynes, sergeant-at-arms. The presidents and representatives of all four undergrad- uate classes, delegates from campus organizations and the head cheer leader comprise the remainder of the congress. A student body picnic, and the traditional President ' s Day, a tribute from the student body to Rev. Father President, completed the agenda of the 1 947-48 student congress. Their efforts have set a standard for future congresses which will be hard to equal. STUDENT CONGRESS— BACK ROW, left to right: David Baclgalupo, Michael Hennessy, John Dlepen- brock, Francis Keegan, Raymond Hock, George Grenfell. FRONT ROW: John Fenney, Val Molkenbuhr, Raynnond Gleason, Sam WInklebleck, Hall Haynes.