Wagner College - Kallista Yearbook (New York, NY)

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lllllllllm tudent Christian Ssociation The Student Christian Association is VVagner's one all-inclusive student religious organization. A variety of activities were presented by the SCA, giving opportunities of service to any interested XVagnerian. The regular meetings were bi-weekly at which pertinent topics were presented and discussed. Standing committees were active: Missions Emphasis brought foreign missionaries to various chapel pro- gramsg Social Action carried on projects, including work at the Bethlehem Orphan Home on Staten Is- landg Bible Study was concerned with Study groups in the dormitoriesg Vesper devotions were conducted every Tuesday and Thursday, being planned and led by studentsg Sunday school classes were held on the Hillg the SCA again sponsored the Campus Com- munity Chest drive, with the third annual Carnival. The Association engaged in an extensive recreational program. 75 The SCA was responsible for the institution of the first Religious Emphasis NVeek, known this year as VVagner's Faith and Life VVeek,'. Through these activities the SCA hopes to present the message of God's love for all mankind, and to develop and strengthen rich and effective personal faith Within each member of the Wagner College family. OFFICERS President . . .... EDWARD WEISKOTTEN Vice President . . .... GERARD N. KERN Treasurer '.... . GEORGE E. HANDLEY, IR. Recording Secretary ..... DOROTHY KRATZENSTEIN Corresponding Secretary . . . NANCY MCLAUGHLIN Historian ..... . HOWARD HRDLICKA

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raditions ommittee THE COMMITTEE RICHARD VALEES Chairman PETER DE NINNO GRACE JOHANSEN WILLIAM BROWN RALPH CARLONI The Traditions Committee directs all traditional student functions. It is empowered to define and administer all traditions at Wagner College and has the power to enforce penalties for infractions of the rules. It consists of the Councilman for Tradi- tions as Chairman, together with two seniors and two juniors appointed by the Student President upon his election to oflice. The committee has direct supervision over the publication of the Handbook and the freshman-sophomore activities. The members of the Traditions Committee are also members of the Board of Traditions, which includes representatives, appointed by the President of the College, from the faculty and the Alumni. 74

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F it it ,H 1, ,ar c Pre- eminary Association The Pre-Seminary Association of Wagner Col- lege was organized to serve the ministerial stu- dents of all denominations in their educational, recreational, and social needs. At the regular monthly meetings topics of interest are presented by prominent speakers, followed by discussions. Some of the topics discussed during the past year were Pastoral Calling and Counseling, Preach- ing, Liturgics, the Calling, to the Ministry, the Chaplaincy, and Miracles in the Bible. The Association sponsors a team in the intra- mural basketball league. The highlight of the yearis activities is the annual farewell banquet, in honor of the graduating members. H-Z 4wZ:, ,.m5, ,Q i President . . Vice President Secretary . . Student Advisor OFFICERS . EDXVARD VVEISKOTTEN . . GEORGE HANDLEY . . NORMAN DINKEL . . DAVID VOCEL 76