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              the MAROON Vol. XXXVIII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, December 16, 1960 No. 10 Christmas Spirit  Reflected In Unity  The true meaning of Christmas is a subject of S much thought and has been expressed in a multi- |» Iff tude of ways. Christmas is an occasion of great dignity in that it commemorates a most important W 'gjk event in the life of every human being. The significance of the Christmas season de- jS mands that it be observed in a spirit of reverence; lg w reverence for the true meaning which is overshadowed by the unchristian spirit the modern Rl world has fostered by commercializing Christmas. Consequently we are reminded that Christmas yu 35 must be looked upon as a time off prayer, of ador- jS* ation, of thanksgiving to God for the gift of the :S Savior. 0. But there is also another sense in which we  Kg should regard the meaning of Christmas. Christmas is a time-of reflection. Not only should it be a m reflection on Christ's birth, but we should reflect jar & on the spirit in which the first Christmas was celebrated. The spirit of unity through brotherly love was fostered in the world through the birth of S? Christ. % SI We know Christ's birth was for our salvation '0 and that this act alone was sufficient. But Christ  not only assumed a human nature. He became our jggf companion on earth. We don't often ask why Kr Christ remained on earth and died for us. We for- •»* get that he stayed on earth to show men the way. He became for us the example, the most perfect example of brotherly love. yu It is especially important now that we reflect li? on Christ's earthly life. For the modern world is :S jgf in dire need of brotherly love. The spirit of unity *.• which Christ's birth brought to the world is almost JS completely forgotten. Hatred and selfishness reign '0 **• supreme in many areas of our modern world. JSI We should then reflect on the peace which the gi| Savior brought to the world; the peace which may be obtained this Christmas and always through •** 'rfi the unity of brotherly love. Then we can truly say 0, "Peace on earth, Goodwill toward men." Unsworth Scores Hit In 'Second Shepherd' By ED BOOKER After watching "The Second Shepherd's Play," the presently running Thespian production I think perhaps Mr. Leo Zinser's afore printed boast—"Thespians will win the Blue Key Trophy this year"—is a rapidly approaching reality. i , , , , , — This play is a delightful medieval "miracle" farce about three beleaguer herdsmen and their antics with a wily sheep-stealing rascal and his squally sneaky sheephiding wife. At the very end there is an attempt by the anonymous author to bring reverence as the three forget their wrath and go in search for the Christ Child. It was new talent that scored for Thespians this time. Buster Unsworth, A&S freshman, makes his first appearance on the Loyola stage. (He did some fine acting at Jesuit High) and undoubtedly it won't be his last. Bert Harris in his sheep-thief performance in all probability gives Zinser a ray of hope in his formidable task of finding male talent for the remaining productions of the year. The sheep thief's wife is delightfully portrayed by Helen Naegler, A&S freshman, who'll start putting a little competition into the Thespian department of leading ladies. Ray Garrity, A&S senior, turns in his usual laudable performance. Other members of the cast include; Bob Raphael, BA sophomore, as the shepherd; Joan Peccoraro, A&S freshman, as the angel;angel; and Rita Cabes, A&S sophomore, as the Blessed Mother. "The Second Shepherd's Play" was directed by Mr. Leo Zinser, speech department head, with technical direction by Mr. Scranton Mouton, speech instructor. President's Message Christmas is a time of (irin| since it commemorates the heavenly day and the heavenly gift of the God of heavea to the men of earth—"God so loved the world as to give it His only begotten Son." His gift has never been retracted. Christmas after Christmas, century after century, year by year, day by day, He has continued to give the world and us Himself. May Christmas mean for us a deeper appreciation, a happier and more fruitful recognition of this gift. May it also help us to learn the lesson of God's giving, so that we may give ourselves more fully to God. W. PATRICK DONNELLY, S.J. England's 'Wassail' Toasts In Season While we're in this holiday vein, how about a look-see at Santa and his many lengends. In Turkey, St. Nicholas rides a white charger; it was the Scandinavians who gave him Dancer and Prancer. Old England adds a bit of merriment to the festivities with "Wassail—this is a vodka drink with which they toast in the season. For the recipe turn to Pag* S ☆ ☆ ☆ Date Book Articles Given 'Going-Over1 The Student Council has been monkeying with the Date Book Vules—much to their benefit. Eight articles have been revised and there is great hope that these revamped rules will eliminate all further conflicts. Page 3 ☆ ☆ ☆ School Spirit Low Says Sport Editor If you feel like a little "racking-over-the-coals" be sure to read Lucien Salvant's sports column this week. I doubt if it will dampen your Christmas spirits, in fact it might just enliven your school spirit. Seems the attendance at the games has hit a new low. Page 6 Wanda Haight Places First In Blue Key Talent Night TALENTED TROPHY HOLDERS—lndividual winner* in Blue Key Talent Night are, from left: MIKE MARINO, whose impersonations netted third place; WANDA HAIGHT, Loyola's angelic harpist who carried away top honors; and MAX THORNTON, keyboard master and second place winner. Beggars Skit Wins; Playboys Net Prize Harpist Wanda Haight, music junior, received top individual honors in the 23rd Annual Blue Key Talent Night last Thursday for her rendition of "La Source" by Zabel. I  Max Thornton's piano performance of De Falla's "Ritual Fire Dance" rated second place, and Mike Marino took third with his singing impersonations. The Men of Beggars picked up the skit pennant with "My Cell Matey," a parody on how "Fair Lady" would have been had Lerner and Loewe chosen a more "penal" setting for their famous musical. "Red Hot News" was the Soviet satire that put Theta Phi Alpha in second place while the evening division was next with "Marriage Counselor." The Playboys jazzed their way into the limelight with a pair of foot-stomping numbers in the group competition. Second honors were split by the Tri Phi carolers and Med Tech's song and dance team, each group receiving duplicate awards. LSL, service sorority was third with their ballet "Toyland Fantasy." Judge* for the contest were Miss Terry Fiettrich, TV personality from WDSU-TV;- Tommy Griffin, columnist for the States-Item; and Guy Bernard of the Loyola school of music. Blue Key President Bob Young, master of ceremonies, opened the evening's entertainment by greeting the alumni and presenting the local chapter of Blue Key National Fraternity. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Homecoming Queen, Miss Mary Kay Harrington, who was escorted by Student Body President Roland Doucet. Miss Harrington was crowned by last year's queen, Miss Isabella Livaudais. In the accompanying court were the following maids: Maria Estrada, A&S senior; Judy Haydel, A&S sophomore; Betty Jewett, evening division; Constance Marquere,F. Winter Trapolin To Head Loyola Alumni Association F. Winter Trapolin, New Orleans insurance executive, is the new president of the university's Alumni Association.President-elect in 1960, Trapolin succeeds Judge Marion G. Seeber, New Orleans civil district judge. Other new officers are Frederick J. Gisevius, president-elect; Judge Howard J. Taylor, vice president; Miss Evangeline T. Molero, secretary; Frank D. Charbonnet, treasurer. Elected to the association's advisory council from the university's various schools and colleges are: Arts and sciences: Frank A. France, Gary G. Hymel, Mrs. Raymond P. Bassich, Dr. Joseph A. Diaz; college of business administration; Gene J. Hymel, J. HampdenHampden White, Jr.; school of dentistry, Dr. Alvin C. Bertucci, Dr. John P. Schiro; School of law, August J. La- Nasa, Sidney S. Schoenberger; college of music, Rene A. Louapre; college of pharmacy, Carroll J. Delery, Jr., Dr. N. C. Montalbano. Over 1,000 active alumni of the university cast their ballots on the election, mailing them in from various sections through the United States and foreign countries. Top SAK Award Goes To Weigand Sid Weigand, BA sophomore, was named Sigma Alpha Kappa's Man of the Year at the fraternity's formal banquet last Saturday night at Sclafani's Restaurant. This is the first time in the history of SAK that this honor has been awarded. The title goes to an outstanding ordinary member who has given the most of his time, effort and consideration to his fraternal organization. The award is called the "Moderators Trophy" and was presented to Weigand by the fraternity's moderator, the Rev. Guy Lemieux, S.J. This trophy will stand as a perpetual award in the moderator's office with the names of the outstanding members engraved uppon it. As a momento of this honor, the honoree will receive a gold plaque. LU Team Rates Top In Debates Speech Festival Is Victory Scene Loyola's Edward Douglass White Debate Society succeeded in bringing home three superior and three excellent ratings from the speech festvial held at the University of Southwestern Louisiana last weekend. Michael Shepard, A&S junior, and J. B. Cordaro, A&S sophomroe, of the men's senior debate team, received a superior rating for winning five out of six debates. Ross LaDart and Frank Chopin, A&S freshmen and members of the freshmen debate team, received an excellent rating for their record of four wins out of six. Mary Ann Vial and Doris Gibson, A&S sophomores, both were awarded excellent ratings for their interpretations in the women's division. Vial interpreted "Face on the Floor," and Gibson did Poe's "Raven." Linda Musmeci, A&S sophomore, took the top rating in oratory for her speech on war. Other colleges competing were LSU, Tulane, the University of Southwestern Louisiana, McNeese, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Northwestem Louisiana. BAE And Beggars Cop Decoration Honors The spirit of Homecoming Week became more evident last Friday afternoon as the social fraternities and sororities set the atmosphere for the homecoming game with their colorful array of decorations.The Alabama Crimson Tide, the Wolf pack's opponent, provided not only the theme but also the color for the displays. "Dam the Tide" and "Ride the Tide" were only some of the creations that told the Wolfpack's inevitable story. Beggars social fraternity copped first place in the fraternity division with their display entitled "Ride the Tide." The groups in front of the music school were covered with cardboard waves. A crepe paper and foil Neptune was rising out of the waves accompanied by two foil fish one each side which spurted fountains of water. A dominant crepe paper tidal wave was topped by a surf board riding wolf, jauntily rocking to and fro. First place in the sorority competition went to Beta Alpha Epsilon social sorority. Their display, "Dam the Tide" sported a giant paper mach6 wolf which was tumbling logs from the top of the Fieldhouse onto a sea of crimson waves. The waves that rolled down the center of the Fieldhouse grounds had evidently picked up a stray 'Bama eager who was drowning in his own "Tide." A white elephant caged by a 9 foot high gold Loyola wolf brought honors to Sigma Alpha Kappa, socialWINNING DECORATIONS—BETA ALPHA EPSILON sorority won first place in sorority Homecoming decorations with their version of "DAM THE TIDE." The theme was carried out by the use of chicken wire stuffed with red and white crepe paper, representing the Crimson Tide. RIDING THE TIDE—The Loyola Wolf proudly balanced on hi* surfboard meant victory for BEGGARS fraternity a* well a* the 'Pack at the Homecoming game last Friday. The fraternity's winning decorations included a paper mache Neritune and a of cardboard wares. ... the inside story Yuletide Blossoms, Customs Viewed In Feature Article By KIT HARGER Have you ever wondered how all our Christmas customs came about? Why when a girl stands under a sprig of mistletoe she's suppose to be kissed; why the Poinsettia is the official Christmas flower? No? Well I hadn't either until I read an article on Christmas flowers and plants printed in this issue. To find out how to decorate your Christmas tree and why the florist business blooms during the Yuletide season see— Page 4 (See TALENT NIGHT, page 2) I (See DECORATIONS, page 3) (See Motorcade picture, page 3)