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une 2. 1936 THE SKYSCRAPER Page Three Honor Graduates At Junior Party With Kathleen Feely presiding as loastniaster, the juniors gave their farewell luncheon to the Class of 19.56 in the Crystal Ballroom of the Fdgewater Beach hotel, on May 18. Jean McKeever opened the pro gram with a toast to the seniors, to which Rosemary Kearns responded, after which the following students gave toasts to Activities, to the Fac ulty, to Alma Mater, To Our Lady, and to the Stars and Stripes: Helen Bulchunis, Wilma Roberts, Eileen Madden, Rita Smith, and Mary Ann Kirschten. Mary Rose Brown, Mercedes Mc Cambridge, and Katherine Kearns gave dramatic readings, and Cecilia Wasisco, Irene Menarek, and Ver onica Crowe sang. Marion Green introduced Miss Feely. The program closed with the singing of the Mun delein Pledge song, accompanied by Kathryn Wolford at the piano. Sixteen Seniors Guide Destinies Of College Clubs During Past Year Singers Appear In Final Concerts Frances Mikkelson, lyric-colora tura soprano, was presented in re cital by the music department on May 20. Miss Mikkclson's graduate performance climaxed an imposing list of collegiate and guest appear ances made during her senior year at Mundelein. Capably assisted by Miss Sperry, who accompanies with a delightful sense of ensemble, Miss Mikkelson sang an interesting and varied pro gram. Scarlottl's Le Violette and Handel's Care Selve, which com prised the first group, were executed in the traditional style of the bel canto of the Italian School. The old English airs of Handel, Arne, and Purcell, as well as the Ger man liedcr which followed, called for lyric and flexible display of voice and evidenced good diction and interpre tation. Concluding the song recitals with an extensive program on June 1, was Rita Mcllale, contralto. Miss McHalc appeared to excellent advantage in the mon cocur s'ouver a ta voix of Saint Saens, and the balance of her performance was marked by an able and commendable execution. The German lieder she sang with an ease and enjoyment mirrored in the applause of her audience. Jessie Kramer accompanied. Kathryn Wol ford was the assisting pianist. Bishop Griffin Will Confer Degrees June 8 (Continued from page 1, col. 5) garet Mullen, Rita McHalc, Delphine Murphy, Roma Murphy, Mary O'Brien, Mary O'Callahan, Virginia O'Connell, Dorothy O'Donnell, Myrtle Peterson, Mary Frances Petrie, Ruth Quirk, Harriet Reed, Lillian Scholzen, Annamae Shinnick, Sabina Slarzynska, Dorothy Turner, Madeline Wells, Kathryn Weniger, Margaret Wer lein, Dorothy White, Charlotte Wil cox. The following are candidates for the degree Bachelor of Science: Es ther Coleman, Sara Donnellan. Hel en Catherine Hanrahan, Caroline Holland, Katherine Kostakis, Marie Smith, Mary Cathryn Stelmac'.i, Mary Tuohy, Sister Laurettana, H. F. N. The following are candidates for the degree Bachelor of Music: Jes sie Kramer, Frances Mikkelson, Eleo nore Solewska, Mildred Sperry. Helen Keenan is a candidate lor the degree Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Since now is the time to concen trate on seniors, whether it be se niors delving into formidable refer ence books for last-minute touches on scholarly theses, seniors clutch ing madly at complicated syllabi, or gay seniors dancing to tuneful mod ern melodies at the Senior Ball, it might be well to mention the 16 seniors who have filled executive positions in various organizations during the past year. As prefect of the Sodality and president of the Press club, in ad dition to her responsibilities as edi tor of the Skyscraper and student press representative, Charlotte Wil cox has had a busy year. She acted as corresponding secretary of Cisca, attended the Associated Collegiate Press convention and the All-day Re gional Conference of the Catholic School Press association, and contrib uted reams of copy to the various city newspapers. Besides her activities on the Stu dent Council, of which she is vice- president, Lillian Scholzen has offi ciated as president of Alpha Omi cron, the Home Economics club, and as president of the Illinois Student Home Economics Club. In connection with the latter, she broadcast over the radio this winter. Mary O'Callahan is a young lady who has the distinction of being one of the youngest seniors; being pres ident of the Classical club is just one of her activities. She has been active in the work of the Liturgical committee, and in the literary field has been co-editor of the essay de partment in Clepsydra. Roma Murphy, while commuting daily from East Chicago, Indiana, has fulfilled the duties of president of the Laetare Players and has man aged to take part in most Laetare productions, meanwhile being a great aid in the alumnae produc tions of her high school. Dorothy Grace Is another senior who has piloted the affairs of two clubs to success. She has filled the presidency of both the Commerce and Orchestra clubs, and is a mem ber of Tau Mu, the Mundelein dance orchestra. The Commerce club has had a se ries of lectures by distinguished speakers, and the Orchestra has ap peared on many occasions, among them at the S. A. C. Card Party and Style Show. Our youngest senior, Ruth Quirk, has managed to fly through college in three years and to squire the Debate club through a most difficult but successful schedule. She repre sented the college at a panel discus sion at the Mid-west Collegiate Eco nomics conference in April. Miss Quirk, too, has been outstanding for hcr work in the Catechetical center. Margaret Egan has served as pres ident of the French club. Under her direction Les D'Arciennes has spon sored a contest in which the award was given by the French Consul, who was entertained by the club on March 12. Joint meetings with the Loyola French club varied the pro gram of this organization. As president of the International Relations club, Dorothy O'Donnell was a delegate to the annual Mid western International Relations con ference, held at the University of Indiana, in March. Miss O'Donnell also planned many novel programs for her club, notably the trial of the State vs. Communism, and par ticipated in a panel discussion at the Mid-West Economics conference. Jessie Kramer, during her senior year, has been president of the Piano club and has given her own senior recital. At all times Miss Kramer is a familiar figure as an accompanist. For the past two years, Caroline Holland has presided over the Sci ence Forum, and has established a tradition in that club for having colorful May coronations. The Sci ence Forum recently entertained the mothers of its members at a break fast. As president of the Sociology club, Virginia Corcoran has been active in several charity drives this year, and has sponsored a number of lec tures given by distinguished civic figures. Myrtle Peterson has kept the charm of old Spain alive in the Spanish club for two years. The club has been active in dramatic presentations given here and also jointly with the Spanish club of Loyola. Loretta Brady, while editing the Clepsydra, has taken charge of the affairs of the Stylus club. This club recently sponsored a Monopoly party for the publications department, and it has just announced the results of the annual Creative Writing contest. Helen Lynch aided the English majors in adding to their cultural background, while preparing for their arduous comprehensives, as president of the English Round- table. As president of one of the youngest clubs in the College, Sabina Slarzyn ska has been prominent for piloting the Polish club through a successful year. Mary Touhy, versatile senior who can play a violin as well as she can toss a basketball, acted as president of the W.A.A., this year, and was re sponsible for its well-filled program of activities. Miss Touhy has also been a senior Terrapin. Bless Seniors' Rings At College Day Mass Mass and Communion in Stella Maris Chapel, followed by the bless ing of class rings, and, afterwards, breakfast in the tearoom, inaugurated the College Day ceremonies for the seniors, on May 28. The Reverend Edward L. Colnon, S.J., celebrant of the Mass, addressed the graduates, urging them to be faithful to a frequent reception of the sacraments of Penance and the Euch arist. Vour act this morning, said Fa ther, referring to the seniors' recep tion of Holy Communion, is a put ting into practice of this exhortation. Regarding the rings which he was about to bless, Father Colnon spoke of their three-fold purpose of being ornamental, of signifying a close as sociation, and of representing a pledge or union. Let these symbols, the speaker concluded, be the outward sign of the union that must exist among the members of this class, at least in prayers and thoughts. Faculty Banquet Held on May 31 (Continued from page 1, col. 1) tion, responded with a toast to Mundelein College. After a trio by Eleanore Solew ska, violinist, Frances Mikkelson, soprano, and Mildred Sperry, piano, Rosemary Kearns gave a toast to the Faculty, and Miriam Laugh- ran Rooney, Ph.D., professor of so ciology, gave one to the President. The Reverend Arthur J. Kelly, S. J., gave a toast to the Holy Father, and Lillian Scholzen con- i eluded the program with a toast to Our Ladv. Silver Magic Is Keynote Memory Of Senior Ball By Jane Spalding Perhaps no other dance can ever hold the glamor and the thrills that a Senior Ball does. For the class of 1936, last Monday night was a particularly auspicious occa sion, since the setting for this love liest of Balls in the Silver Forest of the Drake Hotel was almost like fairy-magic. The rustle of the silvery leaves struck a singular harmony with the lilt of the singing guitar, charac teristic of the music of Horace Heidt, and the blue lights which softened the brilliant glitter of the walls lit up an especially lovely ar ray of gowns, corsages, white or black tuxedos, and many happy faces. Gertrude Hans, social chairman of the senior class and chairman of the Ball, was the surprise of the evening with a novelty weave dress which she had designed and produced herself in white, a striking contrast to her jet-black hair. The dress was of charming simplicity, and Miss Hans wore two lavender orchids at her throat. Rosemary Kearns, president of the senior class, wore the ever-pop ular white and cerise combination in a sheer, fluttering material that seemed almost to float. Her plaited cerise cape had waxy gardenias pinned to it. A supper to delight epicurean tastes, an amusing floor-show, the genial atmosphere, and the delight ful surroundings, gave impetus to the thought expressed by so many guests that it was a party of su perior caliber, and one of the fin est . Seven Seniors Plan Weddings In Near Future By Charlotte Wilcox Careers are on the horizon and posi tions are the hope of the majority of the Class of 1936, but for at least seven seniors the immediate future will be occupied with definite activi ties radiating from brilliant solitaires on the all-important finger. For that number have already, either formally or informally, announced their en gagements. The first bride of the class is Fran ces Mikkelson, who is being married on June 24 to Mr. Alexander Harlcy, the likable music director who con ducted assembly singing during Mr. Flandorf's absence last year. And it's to be a real Mundelein wedding. Mildred Sperry, Miss Mikkelson's accompanist in countless recitals, will be maid of honor, while Jessie Kram er is to be one of the four brides maids, who are wearing lace in pastel shades. Eleonore Solewska will be present with her violin, while at the organ will be Mr. Flandorf, Qee club director. Virginia O'Connell, who contrib uted the romantic touch to last year's College Day by wearing her ring for the first time on that occasion, is planning a fall wedding for her mar riage to Frank ( Buzz ) McLaughlin, who attended St. Xavier and Loyola universities. Another Fall bride is Sabina Slar zynska, who will be married to Dr. C. L. Jakubowski at a lovely Church wedding which will include six brides maids. Dr. Jakubowski, a graduate of Loyola university and of Chicago Medical college, is completing his in- tcrneship in St. Louis. The young couple have decided to set up their housekeeping and shingle respectively in some small town in southern Illi nois. Two other seniors have revealed a preference for the medical profession. (Continued on page 7, col. 5) Five Drama Majors Give Final Recitals Presenting five senior majors in recital during the past few weeks, the drama department has pro vided programs guaranteed to suit the tastes of almost every type of theatre-goer. Mercedes Beyer and Madeline Wells, giving their recitals jointly in the Little Theatre on May 17, presented two well-known plays. The Queen's Husband, and Three Cornered Moox. Miss Beyer, presenting the Robert Emmet Sherwood play, The Queen's Husband, created with authentic detail the situation existing in a tiny European monarchy beset by liberal aspirants to power. Her de lineation of the dynamic queen and the docile king led convincingly to an amusing and significant turn of the tables. Comedy Hit Scores With Gertude Tonkonogy's popu lar Thuee-Cokneked M o o n. Miss Wells represented the wholly de lightful and altogether modem Rimplegar family, illustrating the boredom which permeated their pie- depression days and the quickened interest and ambition brought about by financial ruin. Janette Brennan, Mary Frances Hoban, and Roma Murphy present ed their recitals on May 24. Miss Brennan, accompanied by Mildred Sperry, gave two musical readings by Foley and Peycke, Go Get It and Dame Fashion; and later in the program read Betty Fitzgerald's The Master in the House. The Tale, by Robert Browning, was the first number of Miss Ho- ban's program, and was followed by three readings, Francis Thompson's Ex Ore Infantium, Christopher Mor- ley's Cocoa and Animal Crackers, and A. A. Milne's Forgiven. Miss Hoban concluded her selections with the reading of the third act of Max well Anderson's Mary of Scotlaxd. Have Laetare Dinner Miss Murphy, president of the Laetare Players, gave as her first number Tlie Three Hats by Mar garet Sangster, and followed it with Marjorie Crquhart's Dress Rehear sal, and Marjorie MolTett's An Eng lish Lady's Impressions of America. In their final social meeting for the year, the Laetare Players held a club dinner at 5:30 p.m., on May 26, at Ehrlich's on Sheridan Road. Concetta Alonzi, social chairman and vice-president of the group, acted as hostess with Roma Murphy, the outgoing president. Give College Gift At Last Convocation (Continued from page 1, col. 1) Jean McKeever, and Rosemary Kearns, spoke for the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors re spectively. The final report was given by Miss Hagerty, speaking for the Stu dent Activities Council. In behalf of the entire student body, Miss Hagerty thanked the Faculty for the encouragement and inspiration the Council had received from them, and personally expressed her appre ciation to the students for their co operation in the activities spon sored under her presidency. The oath of office was then ad ministered by Miss Hagerty to the newly elected S.A.C. officers, Jean McKeever, president, Marion Greene, vice-president, Helen Farrell, secre tary, and Patricia Connor, treas urer.
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1936-06-02 (3)
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