Upsala College - Upsalite Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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ing business students grasp the ideas and principles of the real business world. The organization commands a wide membership of mostly economic majors. It was instituted to further the study and discussion of prob- lems stemming from economics. The meme bers invite businessmen and other individuals competent in their fields to lecture to them. Other meetings are devoted to original re- search in the field done by the students themselves. The Economics Club is unique in its utili- zation of a separate organization to gain its quota for the Endowment Fund. The Stu- dentsi Economic Cooperative Association, or S.E.C.A. to those on campus, was modeled on the lines of a real corporation, incorpo- rated under the laws of the state of New Jersey. The company is operated by the Board of Directors and officers of the cor- poration. Almost every student on campus holds at least one share of stock and thus at stockholders meetings has a share in the di- THE ECONOMICS CLUBh S.E.C.A is their brain child rection of the policies of S.E.C.A. This year under the Chairmanship of George Fenwick and the Presidency of Lu- ther Tillman, with David Smith as President of the Club, the ex-officio member of the corporation, this organization has seen new enterprises entered into and big profits turned over to the Endowment Fund. Many a business man would like to be able to show a 40 7;; net profit as S.E.C.A. succeeded in doing this past year. The goods sold by this enterprising cor- poration range from small pins, pencils, and banners, to writing paper and college seals. Under the leadership of Professor Trotta, the group hopes to become a permanent or- ganization when its endowment pledge is filled, and serve as the college store to ac- commodate the needs of students. A dividend was declared at the end of the fiscal year of 1940-1941. Each stockholder received one of 470 for each share of stock he held. A good investment in every sense. S.E.C.A.esoe; profit or bust

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The president has just closed the discus- sion of all old, new and irrelevant business. And now for the report, please. Labor Unions is the topic for the evening, even though Bob Banks did try to change it at the last minute to women,s hats. Everyone is anxious for the fireworks. There are people like Degler and Zelnick pitched against people like Finney and Doyle. The sparks certainly burn the carpets. With members as dynamic as those present the labor unions are forced to ride a see-saw. This looks like a boxing match. The Unions are up; theyTre down and after fifteen rounds the gong stops the bout as undecided. Both sides still believing they are right. At the next get- together everybody is ready with personal opinions on religious topics. This is a more self-contained discussionea real exchange of ideas. At the conclusion all the agnostics agree with the deists, who in turn find that the basic ideals of all religious denomina- tions are fundamentally alike. Much is gained, Eighty-six SYMPOSIUM - theyive got the answer although not every question is answered. A Whole evening is devoted to the topic with which all other discussions end--War! Banks and Stanley, Berquist and Hay have plenty to say on that topic, while the girls fret about the draft. Zelnick and Sorenson almost come to blows over the privilege of striking during emergency times. Dr. Calman and Professor Arnold politely voice their opinions and are immediately at- tacked by Misses Anderson, Boschen and Doyle. The member at whose home all of this is happening calls a truce--for refreshments-e but by the time coffee is served Degler and Doc are already at it again. Oh well! Besides these boisterous meetings the group takes interesting trips. This year it Visited Vineland State Hospital, and sat in on a clinical study of some of the patients. Later on it went to New York to join in the discussion of the Town Hall of the Air. The Economics Club is invaluable in help-

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uWiell, maybe Iim not one after allf, con- cluded a member of Forum after she had been questioned by the government board and the girls themselves. She had challenged them to prove she was not a conscientious objector. The result was that she had con- vinced herself after the cross examination that she wasnit one. This is an example of the interesting and humor-for example, President Peg Doyle,s interpretations of The Sword In the Stone? One book which seemed to puzzle the members was Portrait of Jenny? Some more profound books read were: Out of the Night, iiTrelawnyfi and Beloved Re- turns? Other officers of Guild are Shirley VanAllen, Secretary, and Aileen Leach, Treasurer. THE GIRLS, FORUM-they11 discuss anything often amusing meetings called by President Mary Lou Kent. Such topics as health edu- cation, pre-marriage examination, and what to do with the high grade moron bring about fast and furious discussions. The girls really don,t think they can solve the prob- lems, but the conversation is always inter- esting, sometimes serious, and at other times ridiculous. The other ofIiciaIs of the group are Pris Kinsey and Gail Masom. JUNIOR GUILD Current literature is viewed on campus by this organization. It is done with a definitely objective attitude, though often the girls are carried away by their own emotions and Eigb ly-eigbt LAMBDA SIGMA UPSILON These ten literature enthusiasts do not meet at any coffee-house in front of a big fireplace, but they do get together every two weeks at Dr. Calman,s house where the dis- cussions become very interesting and ex- tremely spirited. After the report, criti- cisms, opinions, and appraisals are presented, the group continues its lively discussion over many cups of coffee. The atmosphere of the old-fashioned coffee house is not necessary to keep this group awake--the interest alone is enough. English iiLitfi started by President Evald B. Lawson, does not stick at home with mere