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: Page sixty-eight Eta Phi Alpha Top Rozv: Irene Fahey, Alice Durkin, Margaret O'SuIlivan, Mary Dwyer, Elizabeth Boyle, Marv Helen Boyle, Kathrvn Kennedy, Genevieve McClevey, Marjorie Scholl, Helen Newhouse, Anna Golombowicz. Second Row: Noreen Pine, Charlotte Schuberth, Justine Feely, Katherine Brennan, Helen Orvis, Mary Lally, Marv Frances Uurke, Grace Sinmarco, Helen Demetry, Jane Gramlich. ETA PHI ALPHA THE students in Greek and Latin, realizing that many interesting phases of life and literature could not be touched upon in class, and that the most efficient way of becoming acquainted with them lay in the organization of a society devoted to this purpose, took measures, early in the first semester, to effect such an organization. Temporary officers were elected and a committee appointed to draw up a constitution. The usual difficulties attendant upon the launching of a new society were met with, principally the finding of a regular hour for meeting. It appears that the classical students are extremely versatile, or at least widely different in their extracurricular activities, and to find an hour that would not interfere with music or athletics or forensics seemed well nigh impossible. However, by January these difficulties had been surmounted. The name Eta Phi Alpha was adopted, and the following officers were elected for the second semester: president, Mary Lally; vice-president, Helen Orvis; secretary, Noreen Pine; treasurer, Katherine Brennan. A short but interesting and highly original program was given on the occasion of the installation of officers on January 25. In the course of the program, substantial shades of celebrated characters of antiquity, including Homer, Vergil, St. Andrew, St. Paul, and the Spirit of Letters, appeared, wearing robes depicting the dress of their respective periods. The formal installation of officers then took place, and the charter members gave their pledges of loyalty to the spirit and aims of the society. Each member was then presented with an attractively bound copy of the constitution and by-laws of the club. An hour of games, followed by refreshments of nectar and kourambiedes, concluded the day's activities with the enthusiasm that bespeaks success. In the monthly literary meetings, selections from classical authors, with particular attention to drama, have been given, and reports made of current literature on classical topics. Occasional talks by members or guests on their personal travels in Italy or Greece, have added color and variety to the meetings. One of the projects that the members of Eta Phi Alpha have at heart is the annual contribution to the classical department of some publication or other object of interest to students of Greek and Latin. A beginning was made this year in the acquisition of photographic reproductions of Greek and Roman antiquities, and illuminated manuscripts. It is the desire of the society to contribute substantially to the equipment of the department, so that its members may have a broader knowledge and an ever-deepening appreciation of the treasures of antiquity, as preserved for us in classic literature and culture. ower Page sixty-nine Romance Language Circle Top Row: Beatrice Fox, Patricia Peterson, Mary Catherine Schmelzer, Ruth Schuchat, Mary Flynn, Gloria Barry, Lenore Manning, Evelyn Steinmiller, Rosa Rovai, Margaret O'Rourke, Elaine Krambles, Pauline Duzeski, Margaret McKeon, Anna M.ar- tino, La Verne Waindle. , Second Rozv: Margaret McKay, Margarette Nolan, Francelle Jacobson, Mary Catherine Davidson, Teresa Maguire, Marion Delahunty, Gertrude Lennon, Margaret McGillivray, Anna Matalone, Jane Rogers, Erma Ellemeut, Virginia Tompkins, Doris Barnett, Honor Ridge, Gretchen Kretschmer, Betty Smith, Fori Sotirakopolis, Veronica Kearney, Mary Loyola Hogan, Agnes Walsh, Catherine Solon, Charlotte Schuberth, Andromache Prassas. Third Row: Catherine Manske, Alice Alexander, Evelyn Lincoln, Dorothy Iliggins, Margaret Hoyne, Chesa Wolniewicz, Marjorie Murphy, Dorothy Jaresky, Louise De Tamble, Genevieve McClevey, Glenna Mae Hoctor. ROMANCE LANGUAGE CIRCLE SUPPOSE when one asks, Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui? one is answered with, A'o hablo franees ? Of course we hope that no such embarrassing complications will arise, but unless the Romance languages may be learned by absorption, the possibility for such difficulty exists among new and inexperienced members of the Romance Language Circle. The club was founded in March, 1931, and, youthful as it is, it has already done much toward the accomplishment of its purpose the stimulation of interest in and appreciation of the history and literature of France and Spain. With so fascinating an object, tinged as it is with the traditions of romance and chivalry, plus a generous amount of sturdy realism, the problem facing the officers will be, not, Where shall we find something new? but, How can we omit any of these delightful features? Both French and Spanish students contribute to the entertainment, the classes alternating in giving readings and selections. The innumerable short poems of exquisite charm that enrich both languages are a fertile field for the members. Then there are in each language brilliant sketches and one-act plays which, directed by a Laetare Player in the group, add variety to the programs for special occasions. These teach facil ity in conversation, and go a long way in overcoming that hesitancy and self-consciousness that is often a greater handicap to the student of an unfamiliar tongue than are her actual shortcomings with regard to vocabulary, or her ignorance of the fine points of syntax and verb forms. The meetings of the circle are easy, pleasant, round-table discussions, for experience in previous clubs has shown that such a procedure is most conducive to the informal exchange of discoveries and original ideas that vitalizes an organization of this kind. The requirements for admission to the club include a rudimentary knowledge of either French or German, with at least two years of class work, and a genuine and active interest in the aims of the society. In order to further skill in both speaking and understanding the languages, as well as to give that appreciation which comes only with familiarity with literature in the original, selections are given in French or Spanish. The discussions, however, are carried on in English, for the benefit of the less experienced members, in order that they may contribute to the interest of the meetings. The circle is under the leadership of Chesa Wolniewicz, president; Marjorie Murphy, vice- president; and Gertrude Lennon, secretary. f 19 3 1
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tower1931034
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Women and Leadership Archives http://www.luc.edu/wla
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Mundelein College Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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There are eight total Mundelein College yearbooks: 1931, 1932, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1985.
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Mundelein College Collection
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Reading Room
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Print
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