Ebb Tide, Vol. 15 No. 6 (May 1974)

Page 1

...

SALVE REGINA COLLEGE/NEWPORT, R.I.

Vol. XV, No. 6

At Year's End

Outreach by Susanne Neely Sister Lucille McKillop, in completing her first academic year with us, has reached out to the entire college community and beyond it. To those who work with her, she is a woman willing to take a risk in her role of leadership. Flexibility is the indispensable quality for structures under stress. It is a quality to be prized in college presidents today. It is the quality I associate immediately with Sister Lucille," comments Dr. William Burrell, Dean of the College. Students felt Sister's interest first hand with the opportunity to discuss specific problems over informal lunches, as well as support given to the class officers in various projects. A judiciary board was also formed to handle student grievances. Sister also retained the services of a clinical psychologist, Alan Schor, from the Newport Mental Health Clinic, with whom many students may consult, free of cost. Faculty were interviewed for creative thinking before the fall semester, and during the year Sister disseminated items "for reflection" to the college community from higher educational publications, and from questions posed by Sister herself and interested observers. Members of the administration probably worked with Sister Lucille more closely than anyone else. "It is a general change in attitude towards optimistic growth image for the College that seems to be the most impoctan~ contribution that Sister has made in terms of the response of the general public. This general attitudinal change is, I think, reflected in such things as more and better newspaper and other media coverage of .t he College, as well as in more student applications and enrollment," states Mr. Robert McKenna. Sister Lucille has also initiated extensive restructuring of the administration, her goals outlining clearer definitions of procedures, responsibilities and accountability. Active support by Sister in the planning of the Graduate Program was a significant factor in its successful implementation. Her introduction of a new budgeting system with the help of a team of experts is expected to be a valued tool for everyone at the College, asserts Mrs. Carol Storez. Sister has worked with the Admissions Office, particularly regarding recruitment. Notices of our co-educational status were sent to all high schools and junior colleges in the U.S. and replies came from over 20 states across the country. Sister has looked at existing systems and is continuing to determine Salve's responsibility to effect change in these systems.

Editorial.

In the F'inal Analysis by Terri Kubitschek "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ..." These words of Charles Dickens strike me as an appropriate description of our year with Ebb Tide. Admittedly starting as journalistic novices, we bolstered our lack of experience with a determined enthusiasm, aided by some well-timed and much needed encouragement throughout the year. At this time, I would like .to acknowledge those people from whom such encouragement was especially forthcoming. My heartfelt thanks to: Mrs. Patricia Thornton: The September issue - from layout to transportation to proof reading - would not have been possible without her time and help. Dr. Beverly Miller: ~ .. whose every effort was to aid Ebb Tide in functioning as a .t asteful forum for the college community. In doing so, she gave me her personal note of trust in the abilities of the Ebb Tide staff, procured for us an instructional adviser and contributed to the first semester issues. Which brings me .to said instructional adviser, Sister Mary Loretto O'Connor : Any newspaper who has an adviser with Sister Loretto's wealth of journalistic know-how is a lucky paper indeed. And a personal note of thanks for the orange juice and cookies which prevented many a starvation and migraine for me. Further .thanks to: Those¡ faculty members who took the time to offer encouragement both verbally and in writing, especially Mrs. Mary-Charles Santopietro. Fellow students who offered encouragement: A pat on the head from one's peers is always nice . . . and at times, necessary. Peter-at-Syracuse: For a skillfully wielded red pen . . always followed by words of encouragement. Kirk: For being there. Our printer Vinnie, typesetter Everett and their staffs: For patience above and beyond the call of duty. And finally, thank you to a staff with whom it was a joy to work and in whom I have every confidence for success next year.

,

May, 1974

1974 Commencement Announces 248 Graduates and Week of Fun The 1974 Commencement of Salve Regina College will take place on Monday, May 27 at 11:00 a .m. on the t errace of Ochre Court. At this time, 75 Bachelor of Arts Degrees, 104 Bachelor of Science Degrees, and 69 Associate of Science Degrees in Law Enforcement will be received by .t he 248 graduates. Guest speaker on this occasion will be Dr. Malcolm Knowles, of Boston Unive rsity, aut hor of The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species a nd Handbook of Adult Education. Activities prior to Commencem ent begin on Monday, May 20 with a student-faculty picnic at Wakehurst.

Bill Pendergast and Mary Hall, members of the Class of 1974, preview the May 27 ceremony.

Class Officers Selected, Includes Student Congress by Marcy Reml"r During this past month, Salve students have elected next year's class officers, Student Congress representatives and Student Congress officers. Class Elections Within two weeks, the new slate of officers for next year had been decided. In their elections the Class of 1975 voted the following people into office. President - Deborah Breggia; Vice-President - Ellen Murphy; Secretary Anne Quigley; Treasurer Donna Elichalt; Student Congress Representatives - Mary Joe Finn, Mary Jo Gabriele; Social Committee Representatives Joanne Herman, Ellen Peterson. The new class officers will be concentrating on commencement activities. The Class of 1976 voted in .this manner. President - Sheila Lyons; Vice President - Jeanne Beaucard; Secretary Joan Kilcullen; Treasurer- Kate Kochiss; Student Congress Representatives - Kathy Hart, Joan Sprague ; Social Committee Representatives - Betsy Adamski, Kathy Giza. The Class of 1977 elected these people as their leaders. President- Faith Zabriski; Vice President Beth Broderick ; Secretary Teresa Molitor; Treasurer - Anne Marie Fayan ; Student Congress Representatives - Molly Curry, Mary Beth Scanlon; Social Committee Representatives Kathy Brady, Rosemary Duncan. Student Congress Elections Following class elections, the Student Congress elections were held in which all officers were unopposed. President Meg Bowler; Vice President - Lyn Kennedy; Secretary Nina Don-

ohue; Treasurer - Molly Donohue; Social Committee - Louise Brenner; Student Affairs Committee - Jeanne Meadows; Speaker's Committee Pam Sinyei. Pam was appointed from Student Congress as no one had run for the office in the elections. The incoming Student Congress is a promising one. Their theme is improvement and they are open to suggestions. Already numerous plans are being formulated t o bring about an ac tive 1974-1975.

New Editors For 1974-1975 After an absence of a few years .the college newspaper the Ebb Tide was reinstated two years ago. This year it was under the leadership of Terri Kubitschek. Following Terri's graduation in May, the future of Ebb Tide will be in the hands of its new editors, Anne Quigley and Susanne Neely. Both girls have played a major part in the business management and production of our college newspaper this year. Presently, they are both juniors with English as their majors. As next year's editors, they would like to see Ebb Tide expand from its present four-page issue to six pages. Recently, the Yearbook editor for 1974-75 was chosen. She is Cora Collins, a junior, majoring in English. As next year's Yearbook editor, Cora hopes that it will be more reflective of life h ere on c a m p u s and not just one of senior activities. Congratulations .t o the new editors and best of luck in the upcoming year!

The Alumnae Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 5:45 p.m . in Ochre Court for graduates and the executive board of the alumnae. Class Day takes place on Wednesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. on .the terrace of Ochre Court. Tha t night, the se nior class dines at Cust y's Resta urant.

. t

Friday, May 24 cites a class party at the Pocasset Country Club. Saturday evening, May 25, marks the Commencement Ball. Preceded by dinner at the Shamrock Cliff, dancing will follow at Ochre Court from 9-1 to the music of White Byrd. At midnight, the traditional champagne toast will be given. The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated by Father Christopher Johnson at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 26 at St. Mary's Church. This is followed at 5 p.m. by the Baccalaureate Dinner, given in honor of the graduates a nd their parents. A pa rty at t he Stonebridge I nn follows tha t evening.

Minor Offered In Journalism Newly created here on campus under the aegis of the English department, there will be offered a minor in journalism as of September, 1974, Dr. William Burrell recently announced. Basic courses will include Introduction to Mass Communication and Pictorial Journalism. As s tudents progress they will becom e inv olve d in S tudent Newspaper Practicum, Magazine Articles and Feature Writing and Effective Public Relations. For editors and associate editors of campus publications, an Internship in Campus Editing is being offered. Five one-semester, four-credit courses will be required for anyone choosing a minor in this concentration.

•,


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
Ebb Tide, Vol. 15 No. 6 (May 1974) by McKillop Library, Salve Regina University - Issuu