description:
Page seventy-eight The Art Club (Charter Members and Pledges) Top Rozv: Eunice Portt, Francelle Jacobsen, Evelyn Steinmiller, Genevieve Dooner, Lauretta di Leo, Margaret McGrath, Lenore Manning. Second Rozv: Alice Alexander, Flarriet McCall, Fofi Sotirakopulos, Elsie Wilgen, Margaret O'Sullivan, Irene Fahey, Dorothy Weldon, Monica Callahan. Third Rozv: Anna Mary Mann, Sylva Aronian, Lenore Huber, Ruth O'Connor, Irene Galvin, Virginia McClure, Mary Catherine Schmelzer, Rosemary Simpson. THE ART CLUB IT IS the task of the artist to delineate beauty in such a way as to arouse in the onlooker an appreciation for finer values. Whether his medium be oil, water color, charcoal, clay, or marble, the artist constantly strives to place before the eyes of the world beauties that many overlook, but that his finer perceptions are quick to grasp. The Mundelein College Art Club was organized to give to students who steadfastly abide by these standards a means of deepening their I concept of beauty by discussion and by receiving the views of prominent men and women of the artistic world. Membership in this club is held by a majority of the students registered in the School of Art, and also by many who are interested in art for its cultural and refining value. Early in March the club held its first meeting. At this gathering, plans were outlined and discussed, and a definite aim was set before the members. This objective was briefly: the discussion and appreciation of modern art in its various trends and phases, and the furthering of a spirit of sociability among those interested in this branch of aesthetics. At the second meeting, officers were elected to direct the activities of the club. Ruth O'Connor, whose original and interesting posters have attracted favorable comment, was elected president, Irene Galvin, vice-president, Genevieve Dooner, secretary, and Dorothy Conley, treasurer. A program of activities was outlined that included such delightful surprises as an art exhibit, plans for visiting various galleries in the city, and outdoor sketching trips that promised to be picnics as well. The plans of the club include also a study of some of the outstanding periods of art, and of the great masters and works characteristic of each, so that the technical study of their chosen field may be supplemented by a rich historical and cultural background. Shortly after Easter this group played hostess to the Home Economics Club. This event, however, was only a preliminary to the party of the following month, which was a successful bridge party, held in the formal Social Rooms. Charming prizes made by the art students added much to the popularity of this affair. The activities of the Art Club have been only briefly outlined here. Much more might be said about the positive good it is doing in helping to offset the almost too-compelling commercialism that everywhere surrounds the modern girl. But after all, it is not necessary to dwell at length on this phase of the work, for the vast power of art to enrich and ennoble life is one of the most obvious and beautiful of truths. The Tower i Page seventy-nine Girl Scouts Top Row: Evelyn Thomas, Kathleen Clifford, Elaine Krambles, Pauline Duzeski, Catherine Russell. Second Rozv: Evelyn Lincoln, Alice Alexander, Marion Ryan, Lauretta di Leo, Rosemary Simpson, Mary Catherine Schmelzer. Third Row: Julia Connors, Mariann Collosky, Dorothy Higgins, Mary Jane Sullivan, Ruth Schuchat, Mary Emily Garvey, Patricia Peterson, Anne O'Sullivan. THE GIRL WHEN the various committees of the Students' Spiritual Council were formed last November, the Catholic Girl Scout Unit was among them. At the first meeting of this group, an election was held, and Mary Jane Sullivan and Ruth Schuchat were designated to act as chairman and secretary, respectively. The committee is made up of all those students who are particularly interested in the Girl Scout movement, and who would like to see this organization spread further. It numbers eighteen members at present. Some of these students have never been Girl Scouts before, but their interest and admiration had been aroused by the Scouts' knowledge of outdoor life, their ability to take care of themselves and their health, their resourcefulness, spirit of helpfulness, and their fine, womanly courage and pluck. Of those who already were Girl Scouts, some had passed their Tenderfoot tests, some their Second Class, and a few their First Class tests. In addition to these, we boast of one Letter Girl, Mary Jane Sullivan, and one Golden Eaglet, Mary Emily Garvey. All of these strange titles may sound unintelligible to the uninitiated, but to Girl Scouts they mean that these students have passed certain requirements in order to attain the rank specified. The Tenderfoot test, which requires the knowledge of the Girl Scout promise, law, motto, sign, and salute, of the care of the flag, and familiarity with the life and habits of SCOUTS animals, and the ability to tie and demonstrate five knots, is taken first. After a scout has passed her second test, she may try for a merit badge, which may be gained with the acquisition of a certain skill along one of several lines, such as woodcraft, swimming, and telegraphy. But the final pinnacle of honor is achieved by the wearer of the Golden Eaglet. This award is given onl to Girl Scouts who have passed the First Class tests, who hold Letters of Commendation, who have been registered scouts for at least three years, and who have twenty-one merit badges, fourteen of which are specified in the Scout regulations. The Golden Eaglet is awarded to a scout whom the Local Council, and through their recommendation, the National Council, considers representative of the highest ideals of Girl Scouts. The Mundelein Catholic Girl Scouts committee held an interesting meeting on February 13 to celebrate the nineteenth birthday of Girl Scouting in America. One of the foremost achievements of the committee, with the aid of the faculty, was the securing of Miss Anna Roos, from the National Girl Scout Headquarters, who conducted an intensive course in Girl Scout leadership during the first week in May. The intrinsic value of the Girl Scout movement, and the splendid enthusiasm of its supporters, convince us that the organization will play an important part in our college life during the coming years. f 19 3 1
title:
tower1931039
publisher:
Women and Leadership Archives http://www.luc.edu/wla
creator:
Mundelein College Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
description:
There are eight total Mundelein College yearbooks: 1931, 1932, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1985.
relation:
Mundelein College Collection
description:
Reading Room
type:
Print
rights:
This image is issued by the Women and Leadership Archives. Use of the image requires written permission from the Director of the Women and Leadership Archives. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with the Director. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Women and Leadership Archives, Loyola University Chicago.