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w 'First Ladies' Enter College * : ' ' *. lt; * ' '. X X MLWDKLFIX COLLFCF. CIIICAliO 40. ILLINOIS. OCTOHKR 10. 1949 No. 1 E New Members loin Faculty As lasses Resume (Former Economics Teacher lis Appointed Bursar One administrative change and 15 Hitiuns to the instructional staff were Bounced at the opening of the enlicth academic year. Sister Mary Frederick Cecile, B.V.M,. lector of the Placement Bureau and Imerly a Faculty member in the de- pent of Economics, has been ap- Htctl Bursar, replacing Sister Mary krtella. B.V.M.. who is assuming new Ses in the Motherhouse of the ngregation of the Sisters of Charity, V.M.. at Dubuque, Iowa. fuming to the staff arc Sister ry Agatha, B.V.M., of the Economics prtincnt. the Reverend Edward T. Veil I. C.S.V., of the Philosophy de triment, and Jane Rcdlin Prochask, I, of the Spanish department. Return to Staff ister Mary Agatha, who has a Mas- s degree from the University of Ire Dame, has done advanced study the Catholic University of America at the University of Iowa, ather O'Neill has done graduate k in philosophy at the Catholic versify of America. Mrs. Pro- ik has a Master's degree from thwestern university. Bter Mary Virgina, B.V.M., who joined the staff of the English de ment, has just completed work for Doctor of Philosophy degree at St. mis university. Publishes Dissertation Sister's dissertation, being published l fall, is entitled Metaphor as an II- tration of Wit in the Spectator srs. An historical analysis of the ary theory which culminated in Idison's concept of wit as apt meta- r, it investigates the kinds of im- p employed in the Spectator papers, provides a detailed explanation of representative metaphors showing l, by means of surprise and delight, author achieves the double pur- of his essays, to give cntcrtain- and to instruct, ister Mary Virgina, who holds a iter of Arts degree from Trinity lege, has published two other books, Ming Gold, and Enriching Your Life, is an assistant editor of the Catho- University Literature Scries. Studied in Spain ister Mary Eymard, B.V.M.. who has led the staff of the Spanish depart- It, holds a Master of Arts degree Northwestern university and has hied in Spain. Sister Mary Paulita, B.V.M., a new member in the Art department, done graduate work in art at the (Cont. on p. 3 Col. 41 )jficials Release Inrollment Figures ciiinling to official announcements tre are 1( gt;9 seniors; 175 juniors; 2-'2 Bomorcs, 303 freshmen ; 1 post grad- te; and 3 part-time students enroll at Mundelein this year. There are transfer students in the sophomore BS. and 12 in the junior class. Both the junior and the freshman ss are larger than were junior and tshmaii classes last year. Forty-eight idents are in residence on campus. i all others commute from various Its of the city and suburbs. 149 Men, Mundelein Girl' 'Cram for Exam' One hundred forty-nine men and a girl took an examination in hydraulic engineering, Oct. 1. The girl, Maria DcBlock '43, who has been a temporary employee in the hydraulic division of the sanitary district for three years, was one of 150 persons who took a civil service test for permanent assignment in engineering. Results of the test will be announced this fall. While at Mundelein. Miss DeBlock majored in mathematics and physics. Previous to her position with the sani tary district. Miss DeBlock was em ployed in government service. She has done some work toward her mas ter's degree. Sophomores Unfold Social Season With Cotillion, Oct. 21 Loyola-Mundelein Begin Weekly Socials, Oct. 14 Sophomores and their escorts will gather in the Grand ballroom of the Sheraton hotel, Friday evening, Oct. 21, from 9:30 until 12:30, for the an nual Sophomore Cotillion. Melodies will be provided by Cliff Conway and his orchestra. Bids arc on sale in the lounge. Sophomore committee chairmen working with Patricia McHugh. social chairman, and Mary Therese Jordan. president, are Betty Jean Murphy. chaperones; Laura Bergamin and Mary Lou Gibbons, bids: and Carolyn Kilkenny, publicity. Also assisting are Margaret I-'abey, Loretta Gibbons, and Peggy Liston. The Loyola-Mundelein socials, which begin Oct. 14. will be held in the Mun delein gymnasium every Friday after noon except the first Friday of the month when there will be evening dances. Helen Roach and Miss Gib bons arc in charge of the socials. Two inter-collegiate dances formally cemented the new social program ini tiated during the summer between Lovola and Mundelein. Irish Tenor To Sing Benefit At Orchestra Hall Alumnae Concert Adds To Scholarship Fund Christopher Lynch, Irish tenor and successor to John McCormack, will sing in Orchestra Hall, Oct. 18, under the sponsorship of the College Alumnae association. Program chairman Patri cia Cunimings, '43, announces that the proceeds from the concert will be addeil to the scholarship fund. Born in Rathkcalc, Ireland. Mr. Lynch first sang in the boy's choir of the local church. An audition in Lime rick brought him to the attention of Dr. Vincent O'Brien, John McCor- mack's voice tutor. McCormack pre dicted a brilliant future and named Mr. Lynch bis successor. Since his Carnegie Hall debut in October. 1946. Mr. Lynch has sung to America via the concert platform and the radio. Tickets are on sale in the lounge. Only tickets procured through the Alumnae office will benefit the Schol arship fund. Freshmen who were top-ranking students in their high school classes include, foreground: Alice Ann Pawlak, Susan Bremner, Mary Frances Mulhern, Bea trice Reyna; second row: Velma Mooney, Mary Elizabeth Hemmer, Norma Galvin, Arlene Gorgol, Rita Kucera; top, Barbara Chalifoux. Freshman Class Represents 76 High Schools; Includes 10 Scholastic 'First Ladies' Merchant Of Venice Comes Next Month The Merchant of Venice, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Alice in Wonder land are on the roster of the Drama department, for production this year. The Shakespearean play, which will be cast this week, will be presented on Nov. 17, 18, and 19. The 303 members of the Freshmen class, who represent 76 high schools in 12 states and one foreign country include 10 students who ranked first, academically, in their high school classes. Susan Bremner led a class of 163 at St. Scholastica's; Barbara Chalifoux led a class of 40 at St. Xavier's; and Norma Calvin led a class of 44 at St. Elizabeth's. Arlene Gorgol led 110 at Flower Technical: Mary K. Hemmer was first in a class of 13 at Huntley, Illinois; Rita Kucera topped a class of 104 at Nazareth, LaGrangc: and Velma Moo ney, led a class of 13 at Waterbury Catholic, Waterbury, Connecticut. Mary Frances Mulhern led a class of 105 at Siena; Alice Ann Pawlak led 57 at Cardinal Stritch and, Marie Rey na, from Bishop Byrne, Port Arthur Texas, led a class of 88. Canadian Scholar Will Lecture on St. Thomas The Very Reverend Gerald B. Phe lan. Ph. D., I.L.D.. F.R.S.C, will lec ture on St. Thomas' Master Work, the Summa Theologica. at the assembly on Oct. 18. A fellow of the Mediaeval Academy of America and of the Canadian Aca demy of St. Thomas. Dr. Phelan is director of the Mediaeval Institute at the University of Notre Dame. NFCCS Assembles Oct. 16 To Explain Lay Apostolate Would you like to go to Europe next summer? Are you interested in Mariology? Do you know your role in the Lay Apostolate? These and any other questions pertaining to the National Federa tion of Catholic College Students will he answered at an orientation program. You Are All Leaders. Oct. 16, here at Mundelein. Under the auspicies of NFCCS. the program, beginning with Mass. at 10 a m.. includes discussion of the aims and history of the organiza tion, the work of the various commissions Press. Mariology. Foren- sics. Liturgy. Interracial and International Relations and the Overseas Service Program, which includes aid to Displaced Persons and pilgrim ages to Rome during the Holy Year. Speakers at this regional program will be the Reverend Norman T. VVeyand, S. J., moderator of NFCCS. the Chicago region officers, and the national vice-president. The Lay Apostolate, this year's theme of NFCCS. and the student's responsibility in the movement for a strong and active Catholicity will be discussed. College Receives 2000 Grant For Research in Chemistry Mundelein College has received a 2000.00 Cottrell grant-in-aid from Research Corporation, to secure equipment for research in the stereochemistry of complex inorganic compounds. The grant is made to Mundelein on the basis of application by Sisler Mary Martinette. P gt; V.M., chairman of the Chemistry department, under whose direction the research will be conducted. Founded in 1912 by Dr. F. ( . Cottrell, Research Corporation is non-profit organization which utilizes the proceeds of applied research to promote advancement of science and technology by granting aid to small institutions. Sister Mary Martinette. who has a Master of Science degree from St. I.iitiis university and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Uni versity of Illinois, is a member of Sigma Xi, honor fraternity of re search scientists; of Sigma Delta F.psilon. honor fraternity of women in science; and of lota Sigma Pi, honor fraternity of women in chemistry. (Continued on Page 3. Col. 5.) Publications Win Top Honors From Press Association Both The Review and The Sky scraper have again earned All-Catho lic Honors in an annual survey con ducted by the Catholic School Press association. Both publications also re ceive All-American rating from As sociated Collegiate Press. All-Catholic Honors are given for diffusion of Catholic thought and pro motion of Catholic activity: for en terprise and service to the school, and its community, and for editorial form. Editors of the Review last year were Joan Aker and Patricia Kiely; Sky scraper editors were Mary Leona Merrick and Patricia Nealin. Sending the largest number of dele gates the Class of 1953, The Immacu lata is represented by 44 freshmen; St. Scholastica's is second with 32, and Marywood third, with 17. Irene Johnson was graduated from Kscola Americana in Rio di Janeiro, Brazil. States represented in the class are Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa. Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York. Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Thirty-five freshmen are sisters of present or former Mundelein students. Fourth of their families to come to Mundelein arc Carol Seguin and Yo- landa Volini. Miss Segiun is younger sister of Zelda ex '43; Betty '45; and Anne '49; and Miss Volini is younger sister of Marcella ex '48; Gloria ex '49: and Virginia '51. Have Mundelein Predecesors Third of their families to come to Mun 'e'ein are Virginia Hayes. Carol Kelly. Shirley Krieter. Loretta Neff, Jane Roach, and Pctra YValley. Miss Hayes is the sister of La Vonne '39 and Dolores ex '46, Miss Kelly, sis ter of Jane ex '46. and Rosemary ex '47; Miss Krieter, sister of Angela '45 and Elaine '47; Miss Neff, sister of Virginia '49 and Marjorie '51); Mis- Roach, sister of Peggy '49 and Helen '50; and Miss Walley. sister of Marie ex '43; Jane ex '44, and Genevieve '48. Other freshmen younger sisters are Carol Arends. sister of Eleanor Cap- ron '46; Jean Beahaii. sister of Dorothy ex '46: Virginia Carr. sister of Patri cia '51: Joan Cole, sister of Mary '43: Ethel Doogan. sister of Anna Marie '51 : and Peggy Farrow, sister of Mary Lou '49. Are Younger Sisters Mary Kay Frceland is the sister of Roscannc '52; Nancy Gibbons of Maureen ex '46 and Eileen ex '49: Kaye Hacfcl of Rae Brown '43: Helen Gleason of Marion '48; Eileen Heffer nan of Lorainc '47: Mary E. Hemmer of Barbara '49; Gloria Kowaleski of Eileen '49; Patricia Lamb of Man- Jane '52. Janice McCabe is the sister of Patri cia '50: Carol Moran of Patricia '48: Mac McDonnell of Betty ex '51 : Ger trude O'Malley of Kay '51 ; Josephine Roman of Josephine '50. and Heien Sitt of Julie '47. The class twins, Eileen and Elaine Smyth, are sisters of Kathleen '50: Sue Tobin is the sister of Mary Kay '50; Ellyn L'hlich is sister of Lorraine Par- rin '47; Anita Williams of Helen ex '47: and Kathryn Wright of Rosemary '49.
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