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The Phoenix, Vol. XIX, No. 3 (December 23, 1955)

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-S^tudent 6 Ljoai ^ke Jrae cJLlant Papal Program If one will take the trouble to examine, even rather cursorily, the liturgy for the feast of Christmas, he will soon become aware of a Influences Artists constant reference to "the light" that has been given to us on this day. The Mass at midnight" for example, puts on our lips the prayer: "God, who hast made this most sacred night glow with the radiance Meeting at Marian of the true light, grant that we may share to the full in heaven the "Give the truth of art and the joys of that Light whom we have known sacramentally on earth." true art," the central message of It is the passion and the obligation of students to seek ever more and the art program of Pope Pius XII, mo7-e light—light on the secrets of nature, light on the beauty and summarizes the theme of the Cath­ genius of man. At Christmas time, however, it is well for us to patise olic Art Association regional meet­ and cinsidcr to what extent we are pursuing the "true Light"—the ing at Marian college Dec. 22. The light who came to deliver us from darkness, and who enlightens every gallery of contemporary art mas­ soul bomi into the world. terpieces assembled for the meet­ This holy season is the time for us to renew our zest for the joys of ing will be exhibited in the campus the true Light experienced in the frequent reception of the sacraments art gallery until Jan. 14. and the devout contemplation of these mysteries, so that, bathed in the Following the Missa Recitata, new light of the incarnate Word, we may show forth in our lives the the first general session convened. light of faith that shines in our hearts. —Sister Mary Olivia, dean The opening convocation was made by Archbishop Paul C. Schulte and welcoming address by Father Marianites Conduct NFCCS Panel Reine, college president. Regional Director Presents Theme On Mixed Marriage at Workshop Sister Esther, S.P., St. Mary-of- the-Woods college and director of Ten Marianites participated in ed a discussion on "Mixed Mar­ the East Central Region of the the National Federation of Ca­ riages—What Do You Think?" C.A.A., presented the theme: "The tholic College Students combined Panelists were Joann Hazlewood, Holy Father's Program for Art workshops at St. Francis college, Lenore Rodriguez, and Raymond in the Restoration of All Things in Fort Wayne, Dec. 3-4. Tonetti. Other panels sponsored in Christ." She linked it with the Three Marian students present- by family life commission were Pope's Crusade for a Better World, "The Psychological Differences of a movement organized in 1952. CURA, CSMC Hold Men and Women" by members of Panel and group discussions the Christian Family Movement treated the application and means Drives to Aid Needy and "The Training of Children in of implementing the program in Currently CURA and CSMC Purity" by St. Francis college. education, youth groups, college are helping spread Christmas Guest speakers from Fort Wayne and professional circles, and among cheer. chaired both of the fine arts meet­ the clergy and seminarians. "Sweepstakes" for the College ings. Student exhibits included art work from Marian by Mary Eve­ Art Processes Demonstrated 1955 Christmas Madonna Dorothy Walsh and University Relief Administra­ Demonstrations were given in tion ran high as the "wheel of lyn Maloney '55, Gertrude Montag '55, and Jane Davis '58. For the children's art, lettering, silver fortune" turned toward that defi­ work, silk screen process, and year­ nite quota set by the NFCCS. The program, Raymond Tonetti sang "I'll Walk with God" from the book production. The latter was Gypsy Christmas Highlights Assembly; goal of the association is to assist conducted by Sister M. Dolorita, needy foreign students. Student Prince and "Toyland" by Herbert. art instructor of Marian. Proceeds from the first project Professionally produced religious Dotty Walsh Receives Senior Honor are being used for the foreign stu­ The science commission also pre­ art, including prints, small paint­ dents on campus. With an aston­ sented three panels, "The Facts ings, sculpture, hand-made metals, Christmas in the Village Square by Henri Gheon was ished look Roselyn Gerlach, win­ about Graduate Study," "Smoking ceramics, and crucifixes were sold given at the Christmas assembly Dec. 15. Dorothy Walsh, ner of the "poodle" stakes, accept­ vs. Good Health," and "Is Man or exhibited as samples to be pro­ ed Pepper with open arms. An­ Leading Himself to Destruction?" senior, was the Christmas madonna. This is a traditional sen­ duced on order. ior honor. other such event is planned for The regional council voted to ac­ General chairman for the meet­ the New Year. cept Notre Dame as a member on ing, which drew delegates from Others in the play included old Melchior, a descendant of Baskets of food for needy local probation until after the regional Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, was families are being provided by one of the three kings, played by congress. Until that time Notre Sister Mary Jane, head of Marian Ray Tonetti; his wife, Sarah, the Catholic Students Mission Cru­ college art department. Margaret Darnell; their children sade through the students' contri­ Dame will be represented by a Fioretti to Release —Josaphat, Dan Dufour; Carmen, butions. Cartons of canned goods junior and senior delegate but will Anne Diener; Ruth, Judy Rahe; will be supplemented by perishable not hold any regional offices or the angel, John O'Brien; and the foods. chair a commission on its campus. Parents-Friends Plan 2 Issues This Year shepherd, Anthony Vespo. Direc­ January Card Party By BOB HAHN tress of the group is Sister Mary Do you know what the Fioretti Jane. Santa's Ho! Ho! Ho! Keeps Students The Parents and Friends As­ is? When this question was asked The play concerned a band of sociation, at the combined meet­ around campus, the only answer gypsies who stop to rest for the ing and Christmas party Dec. 15, received in many places was a In Stitches at Christmas Party night. The people of the town, set Jan. 19 as a tentative date for blank look. Santa Claus arrived at Marian on Dec. 15 to the tune of their annual card party. played by the students attending Jingle Bells. The occasion v^as the annual All-School Christ­ The short business meeting con­ The Fioretti is an anthology of the assembly, ask the gypsies to mas party. Accompanying Santa was his pixy helper, Jingle. ducted by Mr. Wm. Schwegman, original writings submitted by the play for them. Gifts were distributed to all present. club president, preceded the students. It contains short stories, The resulting play-within-a- Christmas program directed by Committee heads were Jean play tells the age-old story of the Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sanders, gen­ essays, poems, book reviews, Parker, decorations; Emilie Mur­ Nativity. The warmth of the eral chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. T, editorials, and various types ray, gifts; Therese McCarthy, re­ gypsy folk and their homespun F. Strieker; and Mr. and Mrs. of informative articles. Some of freshments; Ann Diener, invita­ humor makes the play a lively up- Knute F. Herber. Even that jolly tions; and George DeHart, enter­ these articles are taken directly to-date retelling of the Christ­ old gentleman, Santa Claus, put tainment. from class work while others are mas mystery. in an appearance and distributed donated by students interested in Blessing of the Christmas tree, the 50-cent exchange gifts. a Christmas reading, and voice se­ writing. lections opened the program. Mrs. L. J. Beckerich, chairman, Day Hops Sponsor A voice solo was given by Mar­ and Mrs. A. R, McCann, Mrs. W. The staff under the direction of cia Niebrand, accompanied by Schwegman, Mrs. R. Schmidt, Margaret Winsor, editor, and Disc Dance Dec. 30 Mona Miller at the piano. Selec­ Mrs. L. Sanders, and Mrs. G. A. Sister Marie Pierre, faculty ad­ Busemeyer served refreshments. The Frosty Fantasy, in­ tions by the Four X's: Mike visor, plans to release two edi­ Raters, Dick Fenoglio, Larry Kyle, formal dance, will be given by tions, one at the end of each and Charles Boehm, assisted by the day students Dec. 30 from semester. The staff for this year Phyllis Larson, Sue Heileman, and 9-12. Bob Sanders will be disc Marcia Niebrand, added to the includes Emilie Murray, associate Comina . . . jockey. Alumnae are invited. merriment. editor; Mary Byer, Ann Richa­ Jan. 4 Classes resume son, Larry Hamerstein, Bernie General co-chairmen are Jan. 5 Bishop Chartrand O'Bryan Elected Sheehan, assistant editors. On the Sheila Mears and Therese Mc­ Memorial Mass at 10:30 Berton O'Bryan was elected as publicity staff are Corky Johnson, Carthy. Decoration chairmen Jan. 6 Epiphany blessing of treasurer of the student board Dec. Fran Strieker, Ann Diener, and are Norberta Mack and Judy 12 by an all-school vote. He fills a buildings Emilie Clevenger. Artists for this O'Connor; publicity, Carol vacancy left by the resignation of Jan. 23-27 Semester exams year are Carol Goins, Larry Kyle, Borton, Mary Ann Buse­ Harry Reith, Harry resigned be­ Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Retreat cause of outside obligations. and Jane Davis. meyer, and Janice Smith. Feb. 2. Second semester begins Page Two THE PHOENIX Page Three Know Your World J" \ Put Christ Into Everything 0^0^ EMMANUEL >a!0 Not a Student Was Stirring . . . Holy Father Envisions T'was a schoolday 'fore Christmas C/'OJd l^cam Even Your Christmas Menu And all throuyh the school. Universityville, Europe Role of Christian Art ipu6 by Annette Richard ... the Word . . . The students were studying by Julia Abrams The Art Program of the Holy Father, \ /- The idea of serving certain foods on a certain feast came to dwell among us; Each lesson and rule. theme of the Catholic Art Association meet­ by BERNIE SHEEHAN day is a very old one. You can go back to Exodus and The teachers were settled before their loved class. Since the Middle Ages learning and cul­ ing, Dec. 22, is compiled from The Func­ What time of the year do you like heat? see how specific God was in giving instructions to the and we had sight of His glory, Thinking of difficult questions to ask. ture have florished in the little university- tion of Art, an address to artists, April, For my j)art, I'll take Christmastime. Part­ Jewish cooks who were to prepare the Passover meal. Monsignor expounded a wise syllogism. town of Fribourg, in Switzerland. Though 1952; the encyclical. Mediator Dei; and ies, sleeping, parties, shopping, parties, Florence S. Berger has written a book called Cooking glory Young chemists discussed nuclear fission. retaining a medieval appearance. Catholic, Instructions on Sacred Art by the Holy singing, parties. for Christ. It contains more than 80 tempting and tested Biologists dissected a poor celery stalk, French Fribourg has one 20th-century look Office, June, 1952. Its five points are: For some reason there was a lot of recipes that can help you bring the feast days and sea­ such as belongs While I myself started out for a walk. in its modern university buildings. 1. Art is to be held in honor and its Christmas spirit abroad on campus. Every­ sons of the church year into your home through your Then, all of a sudden, I heard on the roof works offered as a tribute of human be­ to the Father's only begotten Son The look of the university's classroom one was wishing everyone else a "Merry kitchen, and make religion a part of your daily life. A clmnping and klumpiyig of each tiny hoof. ings to God's Majesty. is that of graduated rows of wooden, movie- Christmas". There was even mistletoe in Each recipe is introduced with a story to explain its full of grace and truth. The welkin resounded, a right merry call. 2. The function of all art lies in break­ the mixed lounge and the Percolator. significance in the church year. And there was St. Nick in Marian hall. type seats. Desk tops are hinged to a row ing through the narrow enclosure of the long support. On a raised platform is the The all-school Christmas party was Life cake or Lebkuchen is a religious symbol of the A freckle-faced freshman with sprightly grin finite to provide a window to the infinite, professor's desk and chair. sparked by the ay-rival of a superb Santa new life which we find at Christmas. It is a perfect carry­ Held out his hand, "A new freshamin?" 3. Religious art has a special function: Claus whose identity was revealed by his over of the Bread of Life to a special feast day cake. A bright senior came by, "Why, goodness!" she said, to interpret both the beauty and the good­ hearty laugh and mastery of dramatics. "Can't yoti tell that's ole Santa by his suit of bright red?" Inside the Classroom ness of God and to translate into easy read­ 1 1/3 cups honey 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Pixy, Friendship Links After our boys clashed with the eagers 1/4 cup -water 1 /4 teaspoon cloves And ole Santa roared, laughed, and then giggled. For 45 minutes, the professor lectures; ing and universal language the Christian 2 Cups brown sugar 11/2 teaspoon cinnamon While his curly white beard just twitched and then truths. from Villa Madonna, the monogram club 2 eggs 11/2 cups shredded orange peal the student takes notes. The professor, threw a Juke Box dance in the mixed 8 cups flour 11/2 cups chopped citron wiggled. either a Dominican member of the noted 4. Artistic ideals are vitalized and in­ End Clare Hall Year 1/2 teaspoon soda 2 cups chopped blanched lounge. The last school function of the 1/8 teaspoon salt almonds The sophs and juniors rushed up to say, "Hi", Faculty of Theology or a layman, lectures tegrated by religion. New in residents' Christmas traditions While Santa Claris smiled with a light in his eye. this year were the "pixies", door decora­ year, it drew a large crowd and the club's Boil honey, water, and sugar five minutes. Beat in eggs. Add in French or Latin if his course is theology 5. The artist is indebted to God for his sifted dry ingredients. Stir in fruit and almonds Cover, and let "0 my!" he remarlted, "how I like to stop here! tions contest, and the friendship chain. coffers were filled. stand ovrrnig1.t to ripen. Roll 1/4 inch ^hick- Cut into rectangles or philosophy, in French or German if law vocation ... his mission is to bring men 1 inch wide by 8 inches long. Bake on greased sheet m moderate I'm always so ivelcome each time I appear. closer to one another—"a mission so noble Well in advance of the house party, Dec. Early in the New Year the debating team, or business. In language and literature In my sack there's a gift for each one of you; and worthy that it is sufficient in itself to 15, "pixies" and their respective "angels" newly organized by Mr. Sahm (not Mr. ''Vil'Voli\lZTt^\''{ cup confectioners- sugar, 5 teaspoons English, Italian, or Spanish may replace boiling water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. In the depths of the pack, for the faculty too." give to his daily life, often harsh and were determined by lot. One good deed a Psalm) will hold its first bout. Purdue's French and German, the usual media of in­ So he spread all his presents under the tree, arduous, its fullness and a courageous day was each pixy's secret service to her team has accepted the challenge. struction. Christmas week is sending faculty to And turning around he smiled at me. faith." angel—secret, until the gift exchange at As One Voice Praising Notes are the student's textbook. With the party. national meetings: Sister Mary Rachel and "Marianites have been good throughout the whole year. Sister M. Esther to that of the National Silently, quietly drifts the snow. So from Mrs. Claus, myself, and all the reindeer. his notes, outside reading, and perhaps re­ Art Lends a Hand Business Teachers, Cincinnati; Mr. Flem­ Softly, dreamily gliding to earth. May I wish you a ton of the best Christmas cheer." search work, the student prepares himself Peter Watts Admires Door decorations were judged in two for the oral examination which decides ing to those of the Catholic Economic as­ Angel's sweet voices singing announce, —Joann Hazlewood groups—I'eligious and non-religious. Win­ sociation and the Marketing association, "This is the night of the Savior's birth." whether he can continue his studies for a 'Dazzling' U.S. Cities ners for the first group were Erna Gibson both in New York City; Sister Mary Edgar Gloria, Gloria, Gloria. degree. In Europe there are no such things and Ann Diener; for the second, Rita Frey as the written examination and its subse­ Peter Watts, noted English sculptor who and Sister Marie Pierre to those of the lectured here recently, found the United and Mary Schwendenman. Judges were: Modern Language association and the Amer­ quent grades and semester-hour credits. Shepherds have seen in the star-lit sky. Gloria, Named for Christmas, States speedier, noisier, and "more dazzl­ Sister Joseph Gabriel, Sister Rose Mar­ ican Association of Teachers of Modern Showing the way, a mysterious star. ing" than England. He commented on the garet, and Sister Elizabeth Ann. Languages, Chicago. Bon Voyage. Wise men too have beheld this light; Outside the Classroom Lounge Christmas tree was decorated expanse of land between American cities Following it they've journeyed far. Does Not Celebrate the Day Between and after class hours, when not with ornaments brought by the residents and was especially impressed by the fact Gloria, Gloria, Gloria. studying students flock to some cafe "hang­ and a friendship chain made by each stu­ that the suburbs had so many "trees". In Gloria will not be with her family on Christ­ out." Here, over "tea" (not necessarily), dent's personally adding her own name in 794 Collegians Attend England's countryside trees are rare. Angels, good shepherds, and wise men too. mas. Nor is she sorry that certain laws prevent the medium of conversation is generally writing. Committee for this party were: In his early youth he looked to the Come and adore the Babe in the stall. her from being with them. Her irate father had French or English as the students may be Carylou Siedling, chairman, Joann Hazle­ Natl. Press Convention theatre for a career, but through a sug­ Baby fingers have blessings to give. Swiss-French, French, Swiss-German, Ger­ wood, Marty Waggoner, and Emilie Clev­ Detroit was' dubbed the world's second given his children no moral principles; her mo­ gestion of a friend, took up art, which Heavenly mists envelop all. man, Swiss-Italian, American, South Amer­ enger. windiest city by conventioners Judy Rahe, ther had given Gloria and her brothers and sis­ soon iDecame a passion with him. ican, Mexican,Austrian, Hungarian, Korean, Jim McLaughlin, Phoenix editors, and Gloria, Gloria, Gloria. Royal Academy Exhibit Carols at Midnight ters no loving care and understanding. Christ­ Chinese, African. Anne Richason of the Fioretti staff when After one year he achieved notice through One of the surprise features of the sea­ Glad is the singing that fills the air. mas Day had no more importance than the other son was the men students' midnight carol­ they attended the national Associated Col­ Thursday nights the young men have a small exhibit in the Royal Academy, legiate Press convention there Nov. 17-19. Music seems to encircle the throng. .364. It is plain to see that in all of her 14 years 1939. At this time Eric Gill, chief sculp­ ing on campus. Their standing and march­ Swelling, this chorus begins to resound. their corps (fraternity) meetings. Corps Statler hotel provided accommodations Gloria had no happy memories of Christmas, and ture selector, told him, "I won't say it's ing formations around Clare hall added Blending all voices in glorious song: members, generally of the same nationality, solemnity to the full program of balanced for 794 delegates representing 33 states. now, Chrstmas 1955 promises nothing new. are identified by the type cap and by colore4 good, but it's the right sort of thing." He Speakers such as Royce Howes, Pulitzer Gloria, Gloria Gloria—in excelsis Deo! still maintains this verdict today. selections. —Patricia Burnett Gloria is a juvenile delinquent; she will spend, ribbons worn across the chest. More caroling came the next night when prize winning editor of the Detroit Free not celebrate, Christmas in an institution. Although sculpturing is the career Mr. the juniors serenaded the seniors, then Press, and Charles F. Kettering, head of Friday and Saturday are dancing nights. Watts follows today, he had taken to were joined by them to serenade the under­ research for General Motors, pointed up American is most often the music. Europ­ writing while in service, contributing poems the powers and privileges of modern Christmas Means Letting Go The saddest part of this story is its bitter eans can even dance to You Are My Sun­ and short articles to The Weekly Review, classmen. truth. It is not a tear-jerker drummed up to Seniors' hospitality gave an extra glow journalism. shine and Mule Train. Dances vary from founded by Chesterton and Belloc. After his to the candle-light Christmas buffet dinner. Practical courses for yearbook staffs, Of Self, Substituting Others soften your heart; it is but one detail in the back­ American jitterbugs to English waltzes to discharge he combined sculpture and journ­ photographers, daily editors, and editors Latin rumbas. Dancing Swiss-style is dis­ alism. The latter put him into constant Herald of all the "home" celebrations For the Christian, Jew, pagan, and material­ ground of a hod girl who has had rather fantas­ was the traditional visit of St. Nick, Dec. and staffs of magazines and newspapers tic experience for a human being so young. tinctive for a rocking-the-ship motion association with Belloc himself. filled the morning and afternoon sessions. ist, Christmas Day holds a different meaning. First Commission 6. True to himself, he waited until, all were Gloria is an American Catholic and her mis­ Frequently students and townspeople fast asleep, dreaming of who-knows-what. Free time found the editors braving 17°- To the Jew it is just another day, for he believes In 1948 he received his fist commission above weather to tour Ford's River Rouge fortunes in early family life could have hap­ alike attend evening concerts and lectures for a memorial stone tablet and since that Then, some say with the help of the sen­ that the Redeemer is yet to come. To the ma­ at the university. Thus, the University of iors, he filled the carefully hung stockings, plant for a wide-eyed view of mass pro­ pened to any one of us. time has worked continuously as letter- duction in process. terialist, Christmas means profit and wealth. Fribourg is still today a center of learning cutter and carver in wood and stone, mostly ranging in size from baby booties to grand­ and culture. pa socks, with fruits, candies, and an oc- A buffet dinner with Max Shulman as These people know the true meaning of Christ­ College students constantly hear about their for churches. He also works in 18th cen­ casiohal lump of coal or pile of dried leave^. speaker (author of the Broadway produc­ mas but to them the pleasure of receiving far educational good fortune and their being the tury restorations. tion, The Tender Trap) was enjoyed surpasses that of giving. To the Christian it builders of tomorrow. All this and more we take His visit to this country is occasioned by thoroughly as Mr, Shulman spoke on "So means the birthday of our Lord. A day when our the erection of the stone Stations of the Congratulations You Want to be a Writer . . . You Fool for granted and nod our heads and smile when Wid tL Mtumni Cross for the Trappist abbey at Gethse- Redeemer was born. These are just four ex­ Bill Kuntz '57 is the happy father of a You!" someone mentions it. mane, Ky., which he sculptured in Bath. son, David Bernard, born Dec. 10. David The convention closed with a buffet sup­ amples of how Christmas Day is celebrated by Barbara Vesely '55 has recently been Two similar works of his are in Liverpool is the third' child of the family. per and dance Saturday evening. several groups of people. We run home for the Christmas vacation. We made associate biochemist at Eli Lilly and and London. What a wonderful Christmas it could be if talk of parties and fun, of eating our fill of good Company. She is working on the characteri­ zation of enzymes important in metabolism. Sympathy The Phoenix all mankind could realize the true meaning of food, v/atching TV as long as we please, of sleep­ ing late in the snug security of our homes. Mid­ Faculty and students extend sympathy New Style Parakeet Published monthly October through May Christmas. All men would then adore their Sa­ Maria Magdalena Solar es ex '56 of to Betty Rose Neff, sophomore, on the vior and with love in their hearts for Him, their night Mass with the family, decoration of the Guatemala wed Stanley J. Young, Jr. on sudden death of her father, Dec. 18. Pray­ Lodges in Laboratory tree, adoration at the Christmas crib—all re­ Sept. 24 in the Cathedral of St. Matthew, ers are requested for the repose of his Member J^^%P love for one another would indeed make this Washington, D. C. The Spanish wedding Associated Collegiate •^j^^^ ceive honorable mention in our lives. Perhaps we soul. New pride and joy of the biology de­ world one of peace—a lasting peace that we have announcement was unique in that it con­ partment is a 4 1/2 foot milk snake from prayed for so long. are repeating what the builders of yesterday did tained the names and addresses of the California. Sister Adelaide cannot believe Catholic School Press ^>alfll!llrt\l«' and are adding to the farce of the college student Association PRESS This desire of mankind can be satisfied by parents of both the bride and the groom. that everyone doesn't like snakes and in­ myth. sists on a formal introduction for all just a few and very ordinary practices. These Teresa Chu '55 who has been doing biology students. Subscription $1.50 practices can be men's immaterial gifts to one Dear God! It is a fervent Christmas prayer graduate work in chemistry at Baylor uni­ versity in Texas, recently received a cer­ The snake, unnamed as yet, thrives on Vol. XIX No. 3 another at Christmas. A kind word, a smile, a that we students, the young hopefuls, awaken mice and frogs. It's a very loving snake Editor Judy Rahe tificate for the satisfactory solution of re­ nod of understanding, restraint of tongue, and to our responsibilities towards our fellow human search problem completed during her jun­ though, and winds itself around anyone 4ssistant Editor.i Carylou Siedling, Jim McLaughlin, universal tolerance are these so-called imma­ who will respond to its affections. Lenore Dufour, Larry Hanimcrstcin. beings. Don't let us make too many mistakes in ior year at Marian college. The certificate, Until this week, the serpent had a ter- Stajf Writers Emilie Murray, Dorothy Baird, terial gifts. our new careers. Give us an awareness and grati­ issued by the National Cooperative Under­ Carol Cain, Margaret Darnell, Margene Schuck, graduate Chemical Research Program rarium in the rear of the biology lab. Now Uobert Hahn, Alice Hayworth, Larry Ittenbach, If you have found it difficult to treat your tude for what we have before it is too late. And he also has quarters in the room next door, Anette Richard, Anthony Vespo, Phyllis Willoughby, committee was for her preparation of an Mary Kojis, Pat Burnett friends as you should, these gifts can be ex­ please be more patient than ever if we are slow organic compound, hexadecylbenzaldamine, free to roam about on the floor and walls Photography Margery Lawless, Fran Strieker pensive and hard to give. But if you are in the to renew the true meaning of Christmas and and its reduction with lithium alumnium as he pleases. Business Sue Eckstein, mgr., Estelle Jansen, habit of putting your friends before yourself, love for all fellow-men of good will. hyride. . Anyone with a "Beware of Snake" sign, Mary Schwendenniann Circulation Regina Fehlinger, mgr., Joe this will be the most inexpensive, but most pre­ please see Sister. The attitude of most of Tierney, asst, mgr., Jane List, Emilie Clevenger, God bless us one and all! Jean Mortlock 'SO solemnized her mar­ the girl students may be summed up in Mary Ann Kaelin, Mike Raters, Janice Smith. cious gift you can give to mankind. riage to Richard A. Hearne, Nov. 26, at Our Sc'iretarial Staff Shirley Zeronik, Bill Backes, one word, "Eek." Geneva Whiteman, Joan Friday —C. L. S. Lady of Lourdes church, Indianapolis. Page Four THE PHOENIX December 23, 1955 MM Monogram Club Plans Constitution Women in Sports With George DeHart presiding as temporary chairman, the first by Dorothy Baird participants in events scheduled meeting of the brand new Letter- for after Christmas. men's club got underway Dec. 1. Wonders will never cease! Not * * * Mike Kramer was elected chair­ only do we have intramural sports man of the club and Harry Reith at Marian, but now men and wo­ The basketball team suffered was voted in as secretary. men are competing against each its first defeat against Indiana other in swimming meets. Central, but considering that there Eligible to join the new organi­ had been only two practices, it was The swimming meet which took zation are all Marian men who re­ a hard fought game. Final score place Dec. 11, was a pleasure to ceived athletic award monograms. was 31-23 in favor of Indiana witness. Many laughs were af­ Right now members are busily Central. formulating a workable constitu­ forded by the women's untiring With the help of Linda O'Brien's tion. Similar clubs at other col­ efforts to defeat the men, a feat size-12 tennis shoes, Jane Chee's leges are being contacted in order which was accomplished only by height, and the wise cracks of Rita to obtain information regarding Fran Strieker in the 220 yard free Jo Marsh, the team should win a the make-up of a constitution. style swim, against Jim McLaugh­ few games. Not only do they have The Lettermen's club's first lin. Final score was 50-19, favor of the men. the last year's competent players, regular meeting was Dec. 12, but but an encouraging number of already they are performing a Helping build the women's record freshmen have joined the squad. needed service by undertaking the were: Joan Friday, Alice Hay­ Now all they need are more uni­ sale of season tickets for the home worth, Evelyn Little, Kathy Rich­ forms, according to Mrs. Clarke. ards, Suzette Vandenbosch, and basketball games. A definite schedule has not been Janet Wiseman. acquired, but games will be played Dep't Rents Gyms Men participating were: Harry after Christmas vacation. Probable Reith, Bernie Sheehan, Terry teams are: Indiana university, St. For Home Gam^es McGlinchey, Jim McLaughlin, John Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana State The first home basketball game Laughlin, and Bob Wynkoop. Normal Teachers college, and In­ of the year was played at the This meet determined the likely diana Central. Scecina Memorial gym Dec. 13, against Huntington. The game with Villa Madonna was played at the Cathedral high school gym. UUkcti 6 ike ^core. Arrangements were made for the rental of the gyms by the athletic department. Plans for the renting This column is completely different from the one I had planned to of suitable gyms for the future hand in. I had a really hot one. So hot in fact that I had to write it on games are not yet complete. asbestos. So hot that when I showed it to one of the players (whose name I won't mention because he prefers to remain anonymous, but who wears jersey No. 11, is five feet nine inches tall, has dark hair, and is cute as Girls Lose First Tilt a button) his pupils contracted, his eyes turned yellow, a glazed look appeared in his eyes, and little fangs appeared in his mouth. It upset To I.e. Basketballers him considerably. Basketball play began at 4 But as I said, my ideas have so radically changed that if my first p.m. Dec. 3, when six of Marian's one had been printed I would be a liar. What changed my little mind top girl-players, coached by Mrs. was the fine showing our men made against Indiana Central. True we Thelma Clarke, came on the floor ^vere beaten and true, also, we never had a chance, hardly, much, at to battle Indiana Central's top six all, that is. But they still gave me andL the fans the thrill of a lifetime in the first game of the season. by the smooth way they worked the ball. Toping this Indiana Central player misses his shot is Jim O'Donnell, Members of Marian's team includ­ It took two humiliations, 102-66 Villa Madonna and 102-47 Bell­ Marian g^uard. ed: Linda O'Brien, Jane Chee, armine, to show them (the team, that is) they had to play ball the whole Mary Ann Kaelin, Rita Jo Marsh, game. In the return game with Villa Madonna, Villa knew they were Lily Gonzales, forwards; and playing a ball game. Final score was 81-76. Dorothy Baird, Therese McCarthy, And then there's Manchester. We were beaten by only 11 points. It BUSINESS niHECTORY Judy Rahe, Carolyn Wiegele, De­ was 66-55 Manchester. Boehm was high with 20. Now if we continue Batteries Piano, Organ Sales & Service anna McGarvey, and Erna Gibson, to improve as we have improved I can see no reason why we can't at Nik-O-Life Battery Corporation Marion Music Company guards. The final score was 31-23 least win one game. 3860 Prospect 243 N. Pennsylvania ME. 5-5008 in favor of Indiana Central. FL. 6-1500 SO-o-o-o into the wastebasket goes the first column full of snide re­ Optometrists marks and cryptic comments and in its place goes the one that says Cleaners Dr. Joseph E. Kernel 104 N. Illinois St. ME. 5-3568 Ed's Quiet Manner "KEEP IT UP." Sanders Cleaners & Laundry, Inc. And they can keep it up. Here's why. 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