Crimson Circle
A commitment to service and fun
History
Crimson Circle was established at Loyola University in 1929 to assist the Jesuit Dean of Students with the enforcement of the Student Conduct Code at student assemblies and at athletic events. Appointed by the Student Council, they administered public punishment to those students found guilty of infraction of the laws and traditions of the University. It was composed of fifteen men from the sophomore, junior and senior classes. Father Lorenzo M. Malone, SJ, was the first moderator.
As Loyola University continued to develop and its needs changed, the purpose of Crimsom Circle also changed and developed. By the 1940s Crimson Circle shed its responsibilities in enforcing the Student Conduct Code and became an honor society.
During the 1960s, Crimson Circle began to resemble the organization it is today. Crimson Circle became a service organization committed to the University to promote programs of the Associated Students of Loyola University, the President's Office, University Relations and Admissions.
Today, service to Loyola Marymount University and the surrounding communities of Los Angeles has become an essential part of the mission of Crimson Circle. They take special pride in acknowledging that since its foundation, members of Crimson Circle have been recognized for leadership, loyalty to the University, generous service, good academic standing and high spirit.
The uniform colors of Crimson Circle remain crimson and grey, reflecting the school colors of Loyola University. Crimson Circle is composed of 30 sophomore, junior and senior men.
Moderators of Crimson Circle have included: Fr. Al Kilp, SJ; Fr. James Erps, SJ; and Fr. Wayne Negrete, SJ. Fr. Richard Robin, SJ, has served as moderator since 1995.
Crimson Circle remains an important part of the Jesuit history and tradition at Loyola Marymount University.
2008-2009 Officers
President - Scott Rowan
VP of Service - Peter Bongard
VP of Finance - Tyler Galbraith
VP of Social - Tyler McClain
VP of Club Relations - Daniel Harwood
VP of Technology/ Historian - Kelly Sutton
Moderator Fr. Richard Robin, SJ
Off-Campus Service Programs
This year Crimson Circle has made a commitment to visit, tutor and mentor students at St. Columbkille Catholic Grammar School. They are volunteering with the Loyola High School Tutoring Program which prepares grammar school students for the entrance exam for Catholic high schools. They also are working to do many things in the Westchester community.
Contact
www.thecrimsoncirlce.org
