SPRING SALUTE! - Deb-on Airs and Pakachoagians warm up for Paul Granger. Fr011t Row : Marie Hyland, Nancy Breen, Marie Mos March 21 concert. Back Row : James Martin, John Mahoney, Daniel cardini, Elizabeth Walsh, accompanist, Doris Kenney, Ann McEachern, Gorman, John LeViness, Donald Mills, Robert Fandel~ Paul Smith and Natalie deLeuchtenberg, Nancy Di Salvo and Mary Hayes. Glee Clubs Blend Voices Deb-on-Airs Sing Sunday Thp. Dp.b-on-A irs, n p.wly-formed c:o ll p.giatp. vocal octet, will make its offi cial debut Sunday afternoon at 3 p .m. when E mmanuel and H oly Cross Glee Clubs com bine fo r a spring sa lute. T he octet, com posed entirely of sopho mores, maintains a " hush -hush" reluctance to reveal debut selections until Sunday's concert. T he l)akachoagians, H o ly Cross vocal octet, will present a group of Vol. 6, No.4 Emmanuel College, Boston, Mass. March 19, 1954 college favorite arra nged by Mr. Frederick A. Mirliani, d irector of the H oly Cross G lee Club. The combined glee cl ubs will sing Beethoven's " H allelujah," Arkhongel NFCCS Opens sky's " T he Day of Judgment," and NCEA Meets; Fred W aring's ar rangements of " H oli day" and " H yrnn to M usic." At Somerset Among their selections E mmanuel Dean Reports ites will presen t " igh t Ride of Delegates from 2!j coll eges will con Elves" by Mendelssohn, "Ave Maria" ve ne o n April 2. 3, and 4 at the Somer Modern lang uage p rofessors of Cath by Tschaikowsky, and four love songs set Hotel fo r the eighth a nnua l ew olic colleges throughout New England of J ohanne Brahms. England Regio na l Congress of the will as emble here on Saturday, April In the seco nd half of the program Natio na l Federa tion of Ca tholi c Col 3, to attend the Modern Humanities the H oly Cro s Glee Club will sing a lege SllIden ts_ T _ I'aul Fin ll , '!j4 , of Co nfe rence, a ectio nal meeting of the medley arranged by Mr. 1\ firl iani. Se Bosto n Coll ege is ge neral chairma n. Natio nal Catholic Educational Asso- lections included in it are: "Copen An innovatio n oC the congress will ciation. hagen" and "Anywhere I "Vander" by be a banq uet o n Friday evening a t Loesser, and " O ver the R ainbow" by 0:30 p.m. at the H arvard Clu b of Bos Rev. Leon E. Paulin, S .S.E., Arlen . oloists for these numbers will to n. Archbishop Richard .J. Cush ing. chairman of the Exe cutive Com- be Donald Mill, William V. Ka ne a nd D.D., will be the guest speaker. His mittee on Modern Humanities, Daniel Gorma n, respectively. topic wi ll center 0 11 the o ngress will pre side at the meeting. Guest J ean Whalen, '55, will 0 10 fo r E m theme-"The Catholic Studen t-Archi speaker at the general morning lll anuel with Chopin' "Scherzo in B tect o( the FUlllre." A plenary sessio n session will be Mr. Claude Bour· Flat Minor." will foll ow a t 10 p.m. cier, chairman of the French de DREAMS BY THE DOZEN - is the order of the day for Junior Commiss ions will hold workshops partment, Middlebury College, Vt. Week Committee members. Parents' Night co-chairman, Rosemarie Club Stages SalU rday a t Boston College. 1\ lass a t The afternoon program will be La Monica, reveals her plans to chairmen Sheila Smith , Jean Bresna 9 a.m. at St: Mary's Chapel will begin devoted to meetings of the var han, Rosemary Donohue, Elaine Morrison, Mildred Corcoran, and the day's activities. Climaxing the ious language groups. Classic Play Beverly O'Brien. Sa turday program will be a Pub lic Moliere's p opular comedy. Le Bour Service Leclllre at We Somerset al 8 Other ew E ngland colleges serving as host for tile:: ectional rn etings of geois Gen tilhomme, will be presented p.m ., followed b y the second plenary Junior 'Promises Dreams the NCEA on April 11 include: Boston by the French students in the audi sessio n at 10 p.m. torium Saturday and Sunday, May' 1, College Science and Mathematics ; Emmanuel will serve as host to the 2, at 3 p .m. Mr. L eo Hines, French Providence College, Education; New delegates on Sunday. A solemn high instructor at Boston College High ton College of the acred Heart, Bus· mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. by School, is coach ing the production. "In Lists Week's Activities iness, History and Social Sciences; and Msgr. Edward 1uI'I'ay, regiona l chap leading roles are N atalie DeLeuchten Regis College, Theology and Philos lain. Brunch wi ll be served in the " "Ve 'll have reams of dreams," night, April 27. The committee has berg, '56, and Georges Marcou, grad ophy_ cafeteria. pro mises l"Iildred Corcoran, junior no t yet chosen the play. uate student at Massachusetts Institute After the third plenary session a nd week general chairman, as committee S r. Alice Gertrude, president, of Technology. business meeting, benedictio n at 3 Song Hit Pivot meeting foll ows close upon committee and Sr. Angela Elizabeth, dean, Others in the cast are Helen Cum p.m . will be celebra ted by R ev. John meeting. Mary Pustorino 's sugges Parents' 1 ight is set for Wednes will attend the annual convention mings, '54; Maria Moscardini, '56; Dacey. Tea in the lounge will close tio n, "Dreamer's Holiday," has been day, April 28, under Rosemarie La of NCEA in Chicago April 20·22. Dolores Curtis, '57; Paul Sally, '54; t he weekend co ngress. ado pted as theme of the week, April Monica's direction. Elaine Morrison, As secretary of the New England and J o hn Curtin, '54, both of Boston 26-30. entertainment chairman, will pivot unit, S r . Angela Elizabeth will College; Gerard DOI'get, '57, M. I. T.; Delta Delta Class day on Monday, April 26, the show arou nd the song hit, " You report on the unit's study of the and Jean-Paul Jourdan, J ean Maitre, will open with mass at 8: 15 celebrated Made All My Dream Come True." topic "Co·education and Catholic J ean-Paul Dreyfus, and Arnould Saint by R ev. James R edding, junior philos Ted Phillips, currently playing at Colleges for Women." Paul, all of M. 1. T . graduate school. Inducts Here ophy pro fessor. The liturgical choir the Balinese R oom of tbe Somerset, Monsieur Francois Chares-Roux, will pl'Ovide the music. Freshmen will move into the Princess Ballroom During Easter vacatio n Sr. Wilfred, French Consul-General of Boston, will Fourteen Emma nuel Alumnae will plan to serve breakfast to their junior the night of April 30 to in ure mooth professor of Latin and Political Sci attend the play. An added feature will be inducted into the Delta Delta Chap sisters a fter mass. music for the ju nior prom. Chairman ence, will fl y to Lexingto n, Kentucky, be the presentation of prizes given by ter of Delta Phi Alpha, Na tional Ger Rosemary Do nahue; taking "Meet Me where she will address the Foreign the French government to outstanding man Honora ry Society, at a ceremony Assembly Highlight Tonight in Dreamland" for prom Language Conference at the Univer stude-nts of French. A social hour in in the lounge April 29. The highlight of class day will be theme, plans a contest for choice of sity of Kentucky o n the topic "St. the gymnasium will climax the after Rev. Francis 'Weiser, S.]., German the noon assembly when the other a "Dream Girl" and her court. Augustine, The Letter Writer." noon performance. and Ethics professor, will administer classes will salute the juniors with the oath to laryanna Pink on behalf verba l and vocal best wishes. Junior • of initiates R osemary Kincaid, Kath class p resident, Patricia Murphy, is in In Passiontide Plays leen Murph y, Maryanna })ink, Mary charge of the day's events. Students Star Louise 1ullen. Mary Mroz, Emily ''I'll Buy That Dream" is the theme Leading double lives as students by Faldetta, Marilyn Feltig, Eleanor R os selected by co-chairmen J ean Bresna day and actresses by night are seven si, Phyllis Thompson Chagnon, Pa han and Beverl y O'Brien for the Emmanuelites who play leading roles tnCla Meehan, Marie McGrath, Mary theatre party scheduled fo r Tuesday in Boston's two passion plays, Pilate's Clare Dacey, Regina R edmo n, and Daughter and T he Christus. Ruth Norton. Ethos Offers Starring as Cla udia in Pilate's Guests at the banquet (oll owing the Daughter, "Amel'ica's oldest passion ceremony will include 1\1r. "Verner von play," is student government president. Holleben, Consul to Boston from Free Marian Prize R uth Hagerty. In the supporting Germany, and (acuity members from Scholarships of 1000 and 600 will role of Rubia, the ve tal virgin, is l"Iassachllselts InstilUte of T echnology be the first and second prizes in Em Marilyn Doherty, '55_ Katherine Mc and Boston University. ma nuel's Mari:>'\l Year es ay contest Q uill an, '54, dramatic society vice _. _.. -. .. ---.. -. .. _.. -. .. -... --.. -... -. .. ---.. for high school senio rs. Third prize, a . 250 scholarship, will be donated by president, is p laying Rebecca, young Archbishop to Speak the Ethos, college magazine. Cla udia'S governess. At Alumnae Breakfast Awards will be given to the writers Performances of the play, sponsored of the be t o riginal essays submitted by the Miss ion Church, are given at Tickets for t h e Alumnae Com on one of the following topics: " Mary St. Alphonsu Hall, R oxbury, Thurs munion breakfast sch e duled for in Literary America," " Mary in day and Friday evenings at 8:30 and Laetare Sunday, March 28, are America," " Mary, .Twentieth Century Sunday afternoons at 2:30 through "THIS IS THE ROSE HE STEPPED ON," explain the enchained on sale at the Alumnae office Woman o r Statue?" " Mary in The April )4. Christians, Rebecca, left (Katherine McQuillan, '54), and Rubia at $1.50. New ," "Christianization T hrough The Ch" istus, spon ored by St. ( Marilyn Doherty, '55), in a scene from Pilate's DOItgMer, Mission Mass will be celebrated at Kevin's Church, Dorch ester, features Marianiza tio n," " H ave Catholics a Church passion play. 9:15 a.m. in the college chapel. Maura K. W edge, '57, in the leading Monopoly on Mar y? '~ Archbishop Richard J. Cushing, The contest closes April 25, 1954. female role of the Blessed Virgin. Cast will be Loranna, Herod's mi tress. The Christus will be presented at D.D., will b e guest sp eaker at as Lorna, the Christ-hater, is Eleanor "Vinners will be anno unced in Boston Elizabeth Andrews, '5 6, is playing 'St. New England Mutual Hall April 11, the breakfast. new:papers the week of May 23. Heywood, '57. Sheila Carroll, '57, Elizabeth. 12, 13, 14. " WON'T IT BE
In September it is "amusing" to see "Couldst thou not watch one hour TERRIF IC !" s a ys and hear students bubbling WIth plans with me, watch and pray? The answer junio r p r e s ident for concerts, lectures and neld tnps as to this question is always a voluntary Pat Mur phy point- they crowd around the posted social one here at Emmanuel. Perhaps at times, calendar. Fall club meetings and class such a response closely resembles the ing out s ight of dances are huge successes. One realizes, negative one given Christ by His apos M a r ia n Hall somehow, that there are more than 26 tles. During Lent, however, Emmanuel to fr e s hman students at the college. Students purr ites react in a more positive way, and with pride in the attendance at extra the response to this question is more pre xy, A n ne Me- curricular activities and the spirit radi heartening, more impressive. Obviously, Morrow, and soph
ating from them. therefore, the whole matter has a more le ade r, Dor is poignant significance during the peni In March the situation is no longer ten tial season. Kenne y. "amusing" but rather "confusing." . . I Where has everybody gone? Do stu Students observll1g the holy tIme are I dents hibernate? vVhy does enthusiasm all contributors to a very perceptible Building Fund Drive Now Underway for extra-curricular activities evaporate, spiritual growth ' in the college atmosL come spring? Do academic assignments phere. Traveling in mid-channel now, As Class Presidents Disclose Plans crowd out chances for relaxation? Or the question whether that growth will is this apathy perhaps a germ spread continue to be a steady and healthy one T he Building l; und Drive will be up front in in producing a Variety Show to boost the from blase' upper classmen to impres is up to all of LI S. Christ did not falter coll ege activities for the next three weeks as the Marian Hall bank account. As the Juniors on His way to be crucified for us. As1 class presidel1ls launch plans to make the cam thriftly save dimes by the day, Pat's working sionable freshmen and sophomores? paign a smashing success. we rewalk the ''''ay of the Cross during hard by night to keep the class of '5.1) in the Excuses for not attending activities Juniors, under president Pat Murphy, will lead. Lent, we cannot afford to falter either. pool theil' talents with their freshman sisters vary according to the ingenuity and ver Doris Kenny, sophomore president, deluged with plans for the class of '56 Mother-Daugh. satility of the student. Sample justifica ter Communion Breakfast, announced that the tions range from "Too much home Seniors Querie4 on Major Study sophomores will donate the proceeds of the work, ..." "Too tired, ..." to "The breakfast, scheduled for April II, to the build same kids do everything; we never have ing fund. "Of course, we're a lso endorsing the a 'say'," and "The meetings are so dull." Reveal Why They Chose Fields 'Dime a Day Drive,' too," Doris added. Freshmen, under capable Anne McMorrow, But the situation is neither "amusing" Why does a girl major Spanish, math, history? time for half the credits. P.S. I'm gelling are going "all out" for the campaign. Fresh· nor "confusing" but rather, "amazing," Last week's survey of sen iors from many major married . . . man talent scouts are signing dancers, vocalists, fi elds discloses a variety of reasons: and instrumental artists for the Freshman· when some one suggests a TV show, a ALICE GEISHECKER: What other major BETTY SHEA: I sllldied to be a medical can give a girl the background and opportunity Junior Variety Show. The spirited class of '57 movie, or pizza to the "too much home secreta ry beca use this fi eld presents an oppor for crashing into the " man's world" than math. also plans to hold a fair for the fund. work," "too tired" crowd. Suddenly, wnity to help lIl ankind. Besides, the percentage PRI SCILLA CHURCH: I majored history life surges within, interest ignites. of doctors is extremely interesting. because I intend to make my li ving by an Disc Doings ANNE McGOVERN: 1 majored French be swering jackpot questions. A history course will And if the girls who complain "The cause of the many cu llllral opportunities opened give me the best preparation for this vocation. Local Boy Plugs meetings are dull" ... "We have no up by a. study of the language, literature and NANCY G RANEY: What else would a 'say' .. ." would attend the meetings, history of all ever exciting romantic country. "crazy mixed-up kid" major but chemistry? I Vive la Francel their active participation might produce also like the early morning walks over to the Lanza Zest Bacl~ ALICE DONAHUE: Biology is m y major science building. "amazing" results in club proceedings. by Pat Minehane because where else co uld you put in twice the MARIAN C O NNO R: 1 majored English, This proves it. Put together a male vocal because it seemed to me to offer the widest cul Browsing Through Boston group, and presto. a smash. With "Cr ystal llIral background. It's unspecialized in the sense Ball" the Johnson brothers from England-way that it is applicable hI any circumstance of later ~ Ok alahoma' Adieu; don't even harmonize; they just sing. The Currently there is much discussion, life l'ather than being restricted to a particular tune itself can boast of nothing more than a field or career. pro and con, about Emmanuel's pro 'c1ever set of lyrics and a bounce, but it still Miller Film Remains B ARB ARA McGARRY: I majored soci- spectIVe U 1110n liUlOlng. vv nat fund look§ pl'9mi§ing. il§ ill' i!§ fh!: §!WH liy!:§ gf with H elen Murphy ology in order to obtain a deeper insight into novelties go. raising methods sha1. students employ the needs of other people and to acquire the Revived after Archbishop Cushing's holidays, The lusty Lanza, who is in dire need of a to aid the building program? .necessary skill to help them solve their prob p lus Saint Patrick's Day, students have returned pop style tune, is asking entrance back into the lems . .[0 Emmanuel fonif"i ed to face mid-semesters, and world of whirling discs with " G r anada" and There are three ways in which we MARY C O NNE LLY: When the time came even tp browse through Boston. "Lollita." Mario's gusto may sell a few more can help finance the construction of our for the "all important" decision, I realized "What are yo u going to get for Easter?'" is copies of "Gran ada," which is currently try· new building. One is by joining the that Spanish not only interested me most but the perennial ques tion that pops up every sea ing to bob to the surface, but it needs some offered many varied opportunities in choosing whole student body in a single plan, son at this time. Boston stores. and the finer thing more original to wrap itself around to a career. agreeable to all. Another involves each suburban shops a nswer that question very well. equal the appeal of "B e My L o ve" or even See our fashion forecast on page 3. student's support of her own class pro " B ecau se Y ou're M ine!' • Lenten Fare Pro and Con ject for the fund drive. The third is Anyone remember Bert Mullaney? That's Lenten Boston is not lacking ill seasonal fare. right-the voice with Baron Hugo at the Totem a personal project, the individual's so [n addition to the many Passion Plays, several UN Seeks Peace, Pole not too ",any moons ago. It's the old licitation of donations from relatives and concens are being presented. The Handel and local-boy- tries-to-make-good story with his first friends. Hayden Society will offer "The Passion Accord Needs Assistance recording "Please G ive My H eart a Break " ing to St. Matthew" by Bach at Symphony Hall, by Nancy Sheehan -a smooth simple ballad. With a little luck Today Alumnae Hall stands as a tan Sunday, April 4, at 8:00 p.m. Bert's talent could burst the celebrity bubble, "Vhen the UN was founded in 1945, Americans gible monument to the love and loyalty • "Oklahoma" Farewell after the fashion of newcomers Bob Dini a nd hoped that this new organization would be in Currently "Oklahoma," featuring Margaret Jill Corey. of Emmanuel alumnae, a testament to strumental in bringing about a better and more Lawrence, Florence Henderson, and Ridge Bond, The twisty instrumental, "Johnny's Tune," their personal sacrifices. Last week our peaceful world. Too much was expected too is enjoying a three weeks' stay at the Opera has blossomed into a freak hit. Because the president, Sister Alice Gertrude, voiced quickly. House. This Hub stand marks the farewell stage flip side was blank, Johnny Mince and the Since then an extreme reaction has taken her plea that we join with the alumnae appearance of this long playing musicale play, Go-Boys were drafted to fiII the gap. The Go place; the UN is now regarded as disappointing in preserving this tradition of personal the best-loved production of Richard Rodge~'s Boys are a part of Arthur Godfrey's "family" and ineffective. It is criticized for not providing and Oscar Hammerstein II. while Mince. the clarinetist, claims fame as both sacrifice for the pres~rvation and ad ' t he full measure of collective security which is • Movie Appeals a Talent Scout show winner and as composer vancement of Emmanuel's position in to be expected from a world organization. Movie goers, and music lovers are acclaiming of the song. the sphere of education. Give now and "The Glenn J\'filler Story," still playing at Keith This disappointment is the natural result of give generously of your time, money and Memorial Theatre. James Stewart and June overly-idealistic expectations. The U can not C ON DOL E NCES interest to the drive. Justify the admini Allyson are the duo that combine to make this solve the world's problems. It is just one of the T h e sympa t h y of t h e f a culty and many instruments that may be used to debate stration's faith in our ability to work movie a touching one. student body is offered t o R ev. Jam es Macdonald Carey is one 'of the big names in and perhaps, negotiate and solve international Redding on the death of h is mot h er together for the goal. Build "the Union" " Anniversary ''''altz,'' now pla)oing at the Ply disputes. and to Kathleen Fenn essy, '54; N a n cy as Alumnae Hall was built, with the mouth Theatre. This weekend will mark this Rea son f or Failure Hed derma n , '55; A n n C hampa, '56; l love and sacrifice of Emmanuel students. production's close after a run of a fortnight. Tlie U 1 has often prevented the outbreak of J oan Martell, '56; Virginia Robinson, armed fighting, stopped fights in progress, and .. .. )""k · · · '56; and Marian ne M a g uire, '56, on the cor\(ined hostilities, but the creation of the UN death s of t h e ir fath er s . R.I.P . as such has not solved one single problem. The failure of the Ul is la rgely due to the THE F O CU S 'lhe LAST of the MOHICAN"U-----l-I-I unwillingness of the various nations to take Friday, Mar ch 19, 1954 Member the practical steps necessary for a better inter· Associated Collegiate Press national atmosphere. Published monthly during the college year, with the Audre lie.artburn (\I)d Greqor Wreck exception of vacation and examination weeks, by the Pos it ion of U . S. students DC Emmanuel College, Boston 15, Mas •. The U. S. has often been so preoccupied with EDITO RIAL S T AFF military defense that it has overlooked the more EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ...... He!en Murphy _o\SSOCIATE EDITORS ... Mary Lou Twohig positive approaches to peace. \"'e have spent Joa n O'Sullivan billions for defense a"aainst Russia; pennies for MANAGING EDITOR...... Te"n Bresnahan NEWS EDITOR ...... Alice Fellows world progress. FEATURE EDITOR . .. .. Kathryn Fairbanks SPORTS EDITOR ...... Anne Sullivan President Eisenhower recently took a step in EXCHANGE EDITOR ...... Mary Feloney NEWS REPORTERS: Priscilla Church, Patricia Coch- the right direction when, before the UN assem- ran Elaine Avila, Joan Mailloux, Sheila Walsh, bl y, he appealed to the world to pool its atomic Ma~y Lou Cassens, Anne Kelleher, Emily Snow, Beverly Kerrigan, Sheila Carroll, Maura Wedge. resources for the peacefU l benefit of all. FEATURE WRITERS: Claire DeLay. Frances Kelley, · Frances Wells, Kathryn McGuiggan, Margaret Our defense effort must be c h anne Ied II1to Kavanaugh, Barbara Derby, Julia Callahan, Irma peaceful, constructive programs. The test of sur- ' CroceUI STAFF ARTISTS . . .. Grace Gelt, Geraldine Lambert vival will rest largely nor on 'ho'w many weapons Eleanor Heywood
of world destruction we pi"odllce, ' out I on . . B USI NESS S T AFF "1 d Bl'SINESS MANAGER ...... Catherine Sullivan whether we exert a wise and in f orme... ea er- ASSISTANTS ...... Alyce vJlnOcSeenoth'lnJeanDleCcerMlstuorrohroY shiv of freedom's coalition in the stratellv of Librarian Terms Career Bruce Marshall Contends - - T V in FOCUS-- Write! Challenging Opportunity Religion No Impediment Write! by Sh eila Walsh compulso ry for Barbara. She a lso di by Jean Bresnahan " Ignore the notions that libra rians rects the " Keen Teens," a reading In the writing of a great novel, a Catholic author need not be hindered are dull, uninteresting people. Librar· club for junior high school girls. by his religion asserted Bruce 1a rshall, Catholic novelist and author of the Write! ia-ns are very much alive. The job is The enthusiasm r adiating fr om best-seller, Vespe1"S in Vienna, in an informal chat before h is lecture here last What's your quarrel with television? a challenging one, calling for reserves Barbara as she talks of her wor k week. Too many psychotics in drama pro of ingenuity and energy." testifies to her statem ent, "Typ Mr. Marshall, whose latest book, Tht! Fai1' BTide, was published in 1953, grams' Too few clothes on dancers? Barbara Cotter, Emmanuel '52, ical librarians aren't those you went on: "Everyth ing depend upon the height from which the novelist views Low_toned comedy? The "misery" speaking to members of the Literary t-he characters. He must pre erve a detachment from them. shows? Society here last month, appeared to " r\ n artist ca n write abou t in a nd It won't do you 01' TV a bit of be equal to the cha ll enge as she reo Building Plan not connive at it himself. Therefore, good to discuss your beefs with j ust counted some of her experiences at art and virtue are not opposed," he yo ur lunch-mates in the caf. Why Connolly Library, Jamaica Plain. Bar continued. not let your criticism reall y go to bara presides over the recently opened Wins A cclaim "But the Catholic novelist should work- by sending it to the produc Young Adult Room where the four The coll ege pre ident's verbal never preach," he warned. "Then tions under your fire? teen to twen ty-one year olders can sketch of Maria n H a ll at assembly art goe out the window. "We listen to our listeners. read, browse, listen to recordings, and last week, like T.V.'s " Omnibus," "Fictio n must be fact," Mr. Marshall They make our programs," said a seek Barbara's aid in the selection of promises something fo r everyone. maintained. If the Catholic author's leading executive of a large reading matter and d irection of their The proposed union b uilding, to be br oadcasting corpor ation to arch library projects. located behind a nd parallel wilh Christopher James Keller. Pro -Barbara's day includes attend Alumnae Hall , will conta in recrea ducer Leo V. Cahill of W NAC and ing library staff m eetings, writ tional and ed ll ca tiona l facilities for its TV Channel 7, echoes, " If we ing publicity relea ses for local students, facu lty and alumnae mem have enough letter s of criticism , newspaper s and for library sys bers. we know ther e is something tem publica tions, answer ing r ef The ma in a ttraction of the build wrong, and take steps to ' clear er ence questions, and even help ing's first floor will be the cafeteria, up the situation. Of course this ing with homework assignments with the serving coll nler established is easy in our own stUdio pro Barbara Cotter of her young patrons. Barbara outside of the d in ing room. The new grams. But even the great net chuckles wh enever she r ecalls the see in the caricatures. Libr arians gymnasium will have a ga ll ery ealing work shows will make text little girl who asked 'h er for "the like people. Working with people 300. Adjoining it will be showers, cha nges if they hear from tele biology of Th eodor e Roosevelt is the most im por tant part of lockers, and dress ing rooms for stu viewers." you know, the man who had any job. Libraries of today afford den ts. An angry "YOll should live so long" asthma!" social facilities enabling the li· Two Lounges isn' t going to tell the producer what's "Puppet shows are one of the chal brarian to work with people and Blueprints for the second fl oor in wrong. 1ake .your message concise, lenges you meet," asserted Barbara. to draw them into the world of clude a Student Council conference clear, courteous, and constructive. "The second day on the job I directed books." room a nd a workroom. A novel as Might be a good idea to say first whal Jny first puppet show. 1 had never A libraria n's salary? Barbara asserts pect of the two lounges on this floor yo u like a bout the program. Then seen a puppet prior to m y appoint it is comparable to and, in some cases, will be sliding doors allowin g easy follow up with what you think spoils Bruce Marshall ment!" higher, than a teacher's. It mu:·t be conversion into one large room for ;it. Be sure to sign you r name and School visits, including story tell ing good. Barbara just new back from a dances or club meetings. novel does not reflect life as It IS, his address if you want any attention and answering pupils' questions, are lwo-week's soVurn in Florida! There will be a co nference room philosophy will not be regarded as paid to your evaluation. on the second floor for meetings o( true to fact either. " Don't snub the lowly postal card. such groups as the Emmanuel League 1\.fr. Marshall is convinced that the It can hold 90 lypewritten words, with ' Father Weiser"s Easter Book and the Alumnae. perfeclion of a work of art has an room for signature and address. Keep Quiet P lace ennobling quality. H ence, the novel a couple near the TV set to jot down Girls looking (or a q uiet place in ist gives glory to God by representing comments before YO ll forgt! t them! Bears Dedication to College which to while away free period will things as thf'y ar~. T uck a couple into your notebook, find a baven in the student workroom. too, for spare moments. Get lhe The Easter Book, a new book at the idea for his holy day books. "I Paste-pot putterers and amateur art tractive ly jack.eted in Emma nuel blue found that people were using these "write-'em" habit, and 'you'll be mak ists may indulge their creative urges List Discloses and gold, appeared in the library two .various customs without knowing ing a genuine contribution to the here. weeks ago. The author, Rev. their meanings, their backgrounds," (ulu re of television I {1. (,,(\Hf.ati0.na\ fac.iLiti.e~' Term Wizards Faii,er d i dosed. ·.. ·i decided to write Her e are your addresses: r.rands X. Weiser, S.]., professor of cl ass rooms will be located on the Foll owing close upon the shock of ethics and Gernlan, has d edicated tb is, a book t o explain Stich c listonlS." 4 third flOOT . This, i1 ciderilally, is an report cards comes a second shock, (Channel programs) his twelfth book, to Emmanuel Col Father Weiser is now at work on excellent arrangement; for students the Dean's List. Thirty-seven students' lege. The Holiday Rook, an explanation of may stop in the gym or the cafe to names appear on the first semester Show or producer's name Why? Father Weiser explains simp Holy Days a nd holidays both Ameri condition themselves before st ar tin~ honor roll. ly, "Because it is a very fine college. c/ o WBZ·TV can and European. the Ascent to T 1·uth. Seniors riding high include: H elen I feel privileged to teach here." 1170 Soldiers Field Road H ennessy, Priscilla Church, LilJa May Boston 34, Mass. E xplains Holy Days Budgeting Provides Smart Wardrobe Conlan, Alice Donahue., Nancy Graney, (Channel 7 programs) This is Father's second book on Ruth McBride, J ane Grace, Catherine Sullivan, Mary K. R ya n, J oan Bradley, customs of Christian holy days . His Pay s Dividends in New Priceless Look Show or producer's name Christmas Book, publihed in 1952, was Sister M. St. Edmund, Sister 1\1. R ose. a best-seller. The Easter book by Claire DeLay Checks are pleasant to have, both Eight juniors obta ining " uperior" c/o WNAC-TV abounds in explanations of the origins When a college girl looks like a in business and in fashion, and this rating are: " Vi nifred Doberty, Alyce 21 Brookline Avenue of such customs as eating hot cross pearl of great price but still keeps to spring it is good financing to wear Vincent, J a ne Lyons, Mary Ruane, Pa Boston 15, Mass. buns on Good Friday and donning her c1 0lhes budget, she has attained them. A black and white check jacket tricia Murphy, Beverl ey O'Brien, Mar new clothes on Easter Sunday. the "Priceless Look," says Mademoi a nd jumper put a sizable dent in a guerite Donlon, Mildred Corcoran. Behind the book, Father W eiser re selle. girl 's waist, but not in her funds. Sophomore scholastic stars include: Creamer & MacNeil vealed, are six years of research with She will never lake a loss on a good Something new with suits this year Marie Canfield, Sister M. Cla rus, El volumes of notes gathered b y delvin g suit, the fa hion editors affirm. A good is the guimpe. By defmition, a guimpe eanor Surprenant, Marianne Maguire, Caterers into libraries, talking to people of buy is a butterscotcb a nd white prin Mary Lou Cassens, Dori DiTullio, various nationalities, and uncovering ted wool fluffed with rabbit hair to fa rie DiBenedetto, P atricia Mine 214 Dudley HI 2·9819 old traditions. The actual writing 'make it feel like cashmere. l' or the hane, Eleanor Coneeney, Grace N ut I took about four months, but revisio ns, girl with a limited budget and a sew- tall, Maryann Pusateri, Mary Hogan. corrections, proofreading stretched ing machine, MLLE features a suit Despite trials of readjustment to JOHN F. CREAMER production time to a year. lhat she can make herself. It combines coll ege life, fi ve freshmen made lhe 499 Park Dr. Twelve years ago when Father two of this spring's favorites, a token list. They are: Sheila Carroll , Tancy V.'eiser was doing parish work, he got jacket and a wallpaper waist. Faron, Dorothy Bernardi, Barbara Co CO 6·6274 lll cc i, Mary F. Sullivan.
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BOjion If, 1!f/ajjachujeU" CI 7·7912 - CI 7·7770 .... n:: ...... ~ : -.- Friday, March 19, 1954 THE F OCUS 3 Team Reveals Tie ---Campus Currents --______As Season Record; Junior Turns Soda Jerl{; Frosh Display Skill Midway in sea on the Emmanud Clubs Hold Open Sessions basketball team sports a 3-3 record_ The outstanding game to date was ------_____ by Mary Feloney ____ the contest with Laboure in which the • Reports fro m Sister Angela Elizabeth and Mary J a ne Miller reveal that in varsity licked a ten point deficit in spite of man y hOll rs of se rio us tholl ght a nd meditation, the retreat furnished the last qua rter only to fa ll short of res t a nd some hearty laughs for book-weary se niors . victory by one basket. The fi nal • Emmanuel has a Gloria Swanson e nrolled in the fres hman class! In the score was 32-30_ (,afete ria. Cenevieve Swan is "alias G loria Swanson" to Sister H elen. Promising new freshmen players are • J ean Thivierge, '57, knows how it forwards Brenna Hyland a nd Mary feels to be queen even if it's just for a Brophy_ Besides being slick ball New Teacher night-<>r part o f one, anyway. J ean ha ndlers, they a lso exhibit smooth was v,oted queen at Northeastern's team work and fancy hook shots_ Sparl{s Gym R.O.T.C_ Ball. J ackie Marston, '54, team captain, • Have you ever made ),o llr own ice
has sparked the team in previous j ow then, activity, activit), _" cream cone or dished out a creamy games. Guards Alice Fellows, Lida These crisp words, Roating out from mound of your "favorite"? Mary Jane McDonough, Jackie Rinkor, and Pat behind closed gym doors passers-by Connors did and was practicall y in Monahan have been p utting up a are learning to associate with Em ecstasy doing it. She was thrilled to brilliant defense all eason. find that Sister H elen wasn't a round ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Former Red Sox centerfielder Tommy manuel's new ph ysical education di The varsity record to da te is: to do the honors. Umphlett smiles as he receives his award from the Boston Chapter rector. Miss Ma ria Salvucci. Team Scores Victors • A couple of desc riptive definit.ions Boston Teach. 34-27 Boston Teach. of the Baseball Writers Association presented by Vic Johnson, Bosto" A graduate of Sargent Coll ege, viva Rivier 27- 9 Emmanuel cious f iss alvucci taught for three have been heard on campm recen tl y. B. C. Education 41-34 Emmanuel H e"old cartoonist. B. C. Nurses 32-24 Emmanuel Father Redding: "Skin, a bag to hold Laboure 32-30 Laboure bones." Sister Clare Fra ncis: " Modern Regis 42-28 Regis The schedule for the remaining Umphlett Discusses Trade; art, a n intell ectual doodle." games includes: • Students of introductory psychol Team Dale P la ce ogy at San Diego Coll ege, ·California. Salve Regina Mar. 19 Boston Teach. B. C. Education Mar. 19 Mt. Alvernia Move Surprises Sox Rookie were asked to write down what Ihey Rivier Mar. 24 Boston Teach. considered to be their " most va illa ble Regis Pley D ey Mar. 27 Regis Laboure Mar. 30 Boston Teach. by Elaine A vila It's easy to nnderstand just why asset." Two answered " intellige nce" Regis Mar. 31 Boston Teach. The Baseball ' ''riters Associatioll Tom has succeeded in his chosen field . ~both misspelled it. (ACP) of America listed a Boston's 1953 His genuine sincerity a nd warm • The Historical Society invites all Cuba Snails " R ookie of the Year" Tom Umphlett. cordiality creep out from behind his students interested in internatio nal ' Boston R ed Sox cente rfielder. Yet, words and gestures as he talks. H e politics to hear Dr. Alba Zizzamia, As Lecture Topic when Tom came 'before the Associa has been labeled by ma ny scribes as sistant Obse rver and Press Correspond tion last month to receive his award,
61 RESERVOIR STREET Tel. KI 7-4337 257 BROOKLINE AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Friday', March 19, 1954 THE FOCUS 4