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At the end of the 50-mile march, Mundelein stu dents join other volunteers in listening to civil rights speakers in Court Square near Dexter Street, Mont- Skyscraper Photo by Sister Mary Irene. B.V.M. gomery. The Mundelein group arrived in Montgom ery after a 20-hour bus ride over 800 miles and ac companied the marchers on the last lap of the trip. Vol. XXXV Mundelein College, Chicago 26, 111., April 7, 1965 No. 14 New Constitution Prompts Dissent, Question Voting, Big Sister Position Approximately 80 students at tended the SAC all-school meeting, April 1, when junior SAC repre sentative, Kathy McDonnell pre sented a new constitution, which will, if ratified by the student body, alter the entire structure of Mun delein's student government, en larging its scope and changing its title to Student Congress. Chris tine Mocarski, SAC president, pre sided at the meeting. Objections from the floor were *. raised concerning the ratification and amendment process. As stated in the new constitution, the docu ment is ratified by a two-thirds roll-call vote of the SAC and a ma jority vote of the student body. This would necessitate the adoption or rejection of the constitution in toto. Dean Objects Sister Mary Assisium, B.V.M., Dean of Students, was the first to object to this ratification procedure since constitutions are usually adopted article by article at a meeting of the student body as a whole. SAC secretary, Eileen Hurley answered that such a procedure would not only involve too much time but could not occur at this meeting because a majority of the student body was not present. The paper ballots issued for constitution ratification will allow article by article approval, Chris tine Mocarski compromised. At this time, Sue Charlevois, second SAC vice-president pro posed an amendment that would give the big sister chairman an ex- officio seat on the Congress. The new constitution as presented ex cludes the big sister chairman from a Congress seat, but does incor porate that organization into the Club Coordination Board. The ensuing debate centered by Margie Field around whether or not the big sis ter chairman, by virtue of her of fice, warrants a congress seat. Junior, Eileen O'Connor, re ceived a round of applause when she expressed the view that the big sister organization is strong and vital and can function separately without the aid of a seat on con gress to further its aims. SAC Can Overrule The motion to seat the big sister chairman on the congress was sub sequently declared out of order. However, Christine Mocarski did submit that the constitutional ra tification would be held April 12, allowing time for all amendments to appear on the ballot. These must be submitted to the SAC in writing for their consideration be fore being placed on the ballot. Any amendment defeated by the SAC will require a two-thirds vote of the student body to overrule the SAC's objection. Sue Charlevois, senior Molly Pa- len, junior Noreen Stoeck and freshman Mary Jane De Lisi were speakers for the affirmative. They asserted that the prestige of the organization and the scope of its activities require congress seating. Free Seniors Traditionally the issue of The Skyscraper which goes to press at the time of senior comprehensives is edited by the underclassmen on the staff. Editor for this issue is sophomore Diane Sargol. Jean Durall, another sophomore, is serv ing as associate editor. Foss Conducts Philharmonic; Concert Includes Tschaikovsky The Buffalo Philharmonic Or chestra's conceit tomorrow, April 8, in the College Theater will in clude Fanfare by Copland, America Variations by Ives- Schuman and Tschaikovsky's Sym phony No. 4. Sister Mary Assi sium, B.V.M., asserts that this is the biggest thing we have at tempted all year in the Perform ing Artists' Series. It is Lukas Foss, composer, pian ist, conductor and teacher, who will make tomorrow's presentation one of the most outstanding in the se ries. Foss began his studies at age 11 at the Paris Conservatoire, making his New York debut as a composer and pianist before he was 20. He was the official pianist of the Bos ton Symphony Orchestra for six years and then succeeded the late Arnold Schoenberg as professor of composition at the University of California. Before becoming the conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic in 196.'i, Foss performed as guest con ductor of leading orchestras in Boston, New York, St. Louis, Len ingrad, Berlin and Amsterdam. Perhaps Lukas Foss' finest and most beautiful work to date is Time Cycle which was presented for the first time by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under Leonard Bernstein in 1960. The Buffalo Philharmonic Or chestra was founded in 1936 and is today considered one of the na tion's foremost symphony orches tras. The group presents concerts extensively throughout the United States and eastern Canada. Tickets, priced at 1.50, are on sale in the lounge area. Volunteers March Into Montgomery by Kathy Riley and Answering the call of the Rev erend Martin Luther King, Jr. to join the 50-mile freedom march from Selma, Ala. to the state capi- tol, a volunteer group of 28 Mun delein students, eight faculty mem bers, and two guests, a priest and doctor departed for Montgomery at 6 p.m., March 23. Under the auspices of the Catho lic Interracial Council of Chicago, the group went by bus to partici pate in the last lap of the march. The contingent arranged Mont gomery contacts through Mr. Sam Dennis, assistant director of the Catholic Interracial Council of Chicago. Mr. Dennis also briefed the group before they left. SAC at an emergency meeting March 23 voted 213.99 toward the bus fare. This sum amounting to approximately 8 applied to the students' fares. In addition each student paid 20. The faculty and guests paid 28.75. List Participants The students, dressed mostly in slacks and sweatshirts, carried paper bags or light cases which held a three-day supply of food and water. Freshmen on the trip were: Cathy Finneran, Ann Mur phy, Erma Neal, Sandra Charles, Helen Moorhead, Kathy Riley, Brenda Dinneen, Bonnie Strabley, Faye Turner, Henrietta Humble and Darlene Puchalski. Sophomores were Carol Danahy, Pam Meadows, Judith Hilkin, Re gina Johnson, Jo-Ann Ugolini, Judy Stephanie, Kayellen Hart- men, Cecilia Wolski, Pat Willging and Bonnie Rochetto. While in Montgomery, the group met Willie Evans, also a sophomore, who had gone to Selma the previous week. Dr. Russell Barta, chairman of the political science department, was also in Montgomery for the last day of the march. Juniors Adrienne Bailey, Pat Kurauski and Mary Reser partici pated, while Pam Payne was joined by Pat Mulryan and Carol Water man. On the trip were Sister Mary Ignatia, B.V.M., academic dean, Sister Mary Donatus, B.V.M., pub lic relations director, Sister Mary Sharon, B.V.M., journalism, Sister Mary Irene, B.V.M., chairman of the psychology department, Sister Mary Irma, B.V.M., English, Sis ter Mary Georgia, B.V.M., Russian, Mr. Joseph Scheidler, theology, Mrs. Milton Mozen, modern dance. Dr. Charles Abildgaard was a guest of a member of the faculty and Reverend James H. Mullaley, S.V.D., assistant pastor of St. Elizabeth, came as a guest of a student. Join Selma Marchers Arriving at the City of St. Jude complex in Montgomery after a 20- hour journey spanning 800 miles, the group was briefed on safety procedures by a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, organizers of the march. They then joined the original 300 marchers from Selma accompanied by almost 4,000 sympathizers who had fallen in the last lap of the trip along highway 80. The march ers poured into St. Jude's, the final camping site and scene of the huge rally held that night. In humid 80-degree weather, the group ate picnic style on the grounds and were later treated to a Southern-fried chicken dinner by a resident in the area. Attend Rally Late in the afternoon, residents and visitors began pouring onto Brenda Dinneen the field and taking places in front of the makeshift stage erected for the rally. The dark field, lighted only by spotlights and the repeated flash of photographers' light bulbs, re vealed a standing crowd of thou sands. Dozens clung to the trees overshadowing the stage. Delayed by the necessary attention given first row bystanders overcome by heat and pressing crowds, the rally, hosted by Harry Belafonte, got under way by 9 p.m. Featured entertainers included the Chad Mitchell Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, Nina Simone, Dick Gre gory, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Ben- net and Shelley Winters. 'Show World- Civil rights leader, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Ralph Bunche, United Nations undersec retary for special political affairs, and the Reverend Ralph Aberna- thy, King's top aide, urged the crowd, in Abernathy's words, to assemble at this same spot tomor row and join the greatest march ever held . . . And when it takes place, Alabama will never be the same. Thanking the crowd for their overwhelming support, Aber- nathy summarized his speech by urging walk together children; don't get weary, for we're to meet the promised land. Following Abernathy's speech, Bunche described his sense of pride at having the opportunity to show the world that these intolerable conditions have come to an end. Acknowledging the white sympa thizers for their support, Bunche emphasized that their concern has demonstrated that each American believes in these principles and is willing to take the step to defend them. Humorously justifying the march Bunche quoted Governor Wallace's invitation given to Bunche at a Washington reception: Whenever you are in Alabama, come and see us. Spend Night The rally was still in progress as the Mundelein marchers left the field for accommodations at pri vate homes in the parish arranged through St. Jude's. The sisters spent the night at the convent and Mr. Scheidler, Dr. Abildgaard and Father Mullaley slept in St. Jude's gym. (Continued on Page 5) Skyscraper Photo by Diane Sargol Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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1965-04-07 (1)
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