University of St Thomas - Summa Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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6n? BA 1 CKLJ The college student should not only be tamiliar With the great works of literature, but he should also be able to discuss them capably and intelligently With other people. Much can be learned by all the participants in the intel- lectual give and take, the exchange and weighing of a well-directed literary discussion. Such is the nature of the English Club. Furthermore, each meeting of the Club is held at the residence of a friend of the Univer- sity, and this fortunate arrangement provides a suitable setting for the gatherings by making them social as well as educational. NO single theme or category characterized this year's reading list, except perhaps, that, although justly famous and revered, the works Fr. Lee, Faculty Rdvisor, Hrdis Collins, Secretary, Carlos Sarabia, President are seldom read any more. These works in- cluded the Canticle of Canticles, the Iliad, and Goethe's Faust. The value of such a list lies in the opportunity that it gives the members of expanding their knowledge of the literature of different countries and periods of history. Back Row: Iim Ellis, Pat Gibbons, Bill Gibbons, Kathleen Giblin, Herdon Williams, Frank Rizo, Mar- tha Williams, Fr. Lee. Seated: Mike Butera, Lucia Bonno, Dot Brett, Mary Mendoza, Miss Elizabeth Moody, Hostess, Nancy Dee, Carlos Sarabia, Hrdis Collins, Rosie Smith

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Back Row: Fr. Brezik, Marilyn Tanner, Rosie Smith, Babs Zurovec, Tom Brophy,BillGriggs, Mel Krenek. Second Row: Fr. Stoner, Dr. Peters, Mrs. McKee, Mary Ellen Phelan, Mar- garet Meyers, Sharlene thert, Margaret Hugh'es, Irene Kerr, Mary O'Hare, Helen Io Ryan, Helen Pattison, Lucia Bonno, Marno Miller, Meredith Gall. Kneeling: Ianet Moser, Ellen Carpenter, Charles O'Hare, Mar- garet Murphy, Margaret Phelan, Margie Vann, Laura Lou Coffeel Mary Hlice Guarin. merican guclied Cqu Hmerican thought is distinct from that of Europe and worthy of study in its own right. Hlthough the cultural heritage of Qmerica has its origin in the older European civilizations, it has been modified by New World conditions to the extent that it is now specifi- cally different from the culture of the Old World. Moreover, since Hmericans must live this culture rather than merely study it from afareas they do European civilizationea well-instructed appreciation of Hmerican art and thought is absolutely necessary if they are to live a truly human life in the historical conditions in Which they are placed. The Hmerican Studies Club-the founders of Which realized these things-seeks to give the students of the University of St. Thomas a deep as well as a broad understand- ing of Hmerican civilization through a study of the literature and history of the United States. Chris McKee, Secretary Pat Mallia, President

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jrencA CKuz The purpose of the French Club is to further the interests of its members in the French lan- guage, customs, music and lit- erature. This was accomplished by the use of French records and reports on France sub- mitted by the various members. Catherine Gentile, Secretary, Martha Williams, President, Virginia Halick, Theresa Farge, Inez Cruzat, Iocm Fontand, Lucia Bonno emf CM The Choral Club at their Christmas Recital at the Museum of Fine Qrts. Fr. Monoghom is the director.