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Chi Rho is an organization at Portland State College comprised of Roman Catholic students and devoted to furthering the religious, intellectual, and social aspects of their college lives. Their religious projects are many and varied and include monthly Communion and breakfast in a body at St. Michael's Church (their headquarters). They have had many prominent speakers throughout the year in the religious field, speaking on many interesting subjects. Also of a religious nature is the retreat held each spring by the members. This year's was held at Mt. Angel. In the more intellectual realm, members have held discussions and have had speak­ ers on topics of intellectual and cultural interest. Discussion topics included the "Population Explosion" and "Student Interest in the Racial Question", to name two. Last but not least were the social activities enjoyed by Chi Rho members through­ out the year. Dancing was a favorite pastime, and several dances were held by the club. There was the traditional caroling at Christmastime and the giving away of a Christmas basket to a needy family. Also, in the spring Chi Rho held a banquet for their priest and faculty advisor. Chi Rho fulfills the Catholic student's need for a knowledge of his religion which keeps pace with his educational pursuits on the college level. M<!mbers of Chi Rho are, first row, left to right: Mr. Pease, Mike Peccio, Dick Funk, Eileen Dardano, Father Aida. Second row, left to right: Darold Brown, Virginia Lawton, Joe Brost, Sandy Jones, Janet Huntman. Third row, left to right: Tom Shea, Marylin Doucet, Gene Sanders, Dolores Heusser, Bea Frainey. 253