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MUShare The Phoenix Campus Newspaper Collection 12-23-1955 The Phoenix, Vol. XIX, No. 3 (December 23, 1955) Marian University - Indianapolis Follow this and additional works at: https://mushare.marian.edu/phnx Recommended Citation Marian University - Indianapolis, "The Phoenix, Vol. XIX, No. 3 (December 23, 1955)" (1955). The Phoenix. 25. https://mushare.marian.edu/phnx/25 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Campus Newspaper Collection at MUShare. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Phoenix by an authorized administrator of MUShare. For more information, please contact [email protected]. THE PHOEXIX Vol. XIX Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 23, 1955 No. 3 -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.