Barely three weeks old, De Anza has several clubs already started and more on the way.
Students from the United States may join those from foreign countries in the International Club. The purpose of this club is to bring together students from all ways of life to share in the experiences that are common to peoples of every nation. Advisors are Dr. Murray Shipnuck and Mrs. Phyllis Wiedman. Meetings are held each Wednesday at 1 p.m. in L-66.
FRENCH instructor Mireille Keplinger is the advisor to the French Club which promotes the French language and culture among the students. The club is open to all students of French and French and meets Mondays at 1 p.m. in L-43.
The Deseret Club (International Latter Day Saints Club) meets every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in L-11. It promotes fellowship and wholesome association between college men and women through the teachings of the LDS Church.
Building character through service to the community and the college is the Circle K Club. Affiliated with Kiwanis Club, it is open to all men desiring to participate in these activities. It meets every Monday at 1 p.m. in L-31.
FEMALE counterparts to Circle K are the girls of Sinawik (Kiwanis backwards). they meet under the advisor pro tem, Barbara Phillips, Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in L-61.
Affiliated with the Rotary Club of Sunnyvale is De Anza’s Tri-I Club. It seeks to develop leadership and community interest for students. Dean of Students, Thomas Clements, is advisor. Meetings are held Monday at 1 p.m. in L-26.
The Veteran’s Club meets every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in L-75. Members must have served in the Armed Forces and be honorably discharged. The club promotes interest in veteran affairs and provides information regarding rights and benefits of ex-servicement. The advisor is William Griese.
HUGH THOMAS is advisor to the Chess Club which was established to promote interest in chess and to provide those desiring to learn the game a chance to participate.
Those interested in play writing will be given a basic workshop if they join the Drama Club. Advisors David Sikes and Martha McDougle wish to promote an interest in drama and the arts and give those interested a chance to participate in sketches, plays and dramatic readings.
The Data Processing Club, under the leadership of Laurence Harvey, meets every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in L-65. Its purpose is to promote new and prevalent ideas in regard to the betterment and enlightenment of the Data Processing field.
DISCUSSION OF vital issues of concern to Republicans will provide the framework of the Young Republicans. They will meet Mondays and Wednesdays in L-36 at 1 p.m.
Among the clubs still being formed are the Skiing and Water Skiing Clubs. Before they can be officially recognized they must receive insurance clearance.
All students are urged to join or help start a campus club, according to Miss Marjorie Hinson, assistant dean of students.
Each club needs a faculty advisor and at least 15 members to operate. The club elects its own officers and a representative to the Inter-Club Council, whose chairman is a member of the Executive Council.
As soon as the Oct. 3 elections are held, codes and sample constitutions for clubs to follow will be drawn up by the Student Council. In the meantime, temporary rules and regulations governing club formation and activity, and help in room assignments are available from Miss Hinson. College Hour, 1 to 2 o’clock Monday and Wednesday afternoons, is the designated time for club meetings and projects.
Archived from Volume 1, Issue 2.
