Fordham University - Maroon Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Nor were religious matters neglected, as was attested by the attendance at the Sodality of rhe Holy Rosary. Under the guidance of the prefect, Laurence A. Leavev, and rhe secretary, Joseph F. Tierney, the missionary efforts of the members were excellently used in religious education on Cherry Street. It was in this year, too, that the Hughes Debaring Society was reorganized under Sophomore leadership. Griffirh Scott was elected president, and was assisted bv the Messrs. Bangcrt and Albcrsc, vice-president and secretary respectively. Howard Safarilc, Diclc Appcrt and George Hild were the most active among the fledgling orators. Returning to Fordham as,Juniors we found a most interesting and attractive year ahead of us. Ed Malloy, president, Dick Appcrt, vice-president, John Mulvihill, secretary and John McCluskcy, treasurer, were the leaders chosen to guide the destinies of the class. Tom Diskin, Joe Cummins, Henry Yiscardi, and Jimmv Fox found enough time to spare from philosophy to fulfill their duties as members of the Ring Committee. Their work was well done; and the girl friends were delighted upon receiving” our rings for Christmas. The Rivals, famous work of Sir Richard Brinsley Sheridan, was the annual vehicle of the Mimes and Mummers. Bob Cox as the tyrannical Sir Anthony Absolute gave his finest performance, and Bill Schol as Bob Acres was more than adequate. Fred Frese (again in a feminine role) gained great applause for his portrayal of Julia Melville, while Leonard Riordan most effectively directed work behind the scenes. The Glee Club was also very active, being heard over a nation-wide hook-up of the Columbia System and in many concerts at the neighboring colleges. The annual Town Hall Concert was particularly successful. Bob Di Pasca, John Maicr, Finbarr Sullivan, Joe Tirdel, John Geiger and Bill Foley were active in the club, the latter two as members of the Board of Directors. The Council of Debate, a popular organization with many of the Juniors, was capably represented by Ed Martin in Intercollegiate argumentation. Ralph Lewis, Griffith Scott, Howard Safarik, James Albersc and Dick Appcrt showed constant improvement with the passage of rime. Still another September saw the return of the native, and back to Fordham we came for our Senior Year and its attendant gymnastics in Psychology and Ethics. After three years as class president, Ed Malloy became president of the Athletic Association anil found capable assistance in Bill Casey and Fred Smith as vice-president, and secretary. Ralph Lewis was the people’s choice, and under his administration we enjoyed a most successful and social year Pete McCloskey, John Mulvihi!! and John Smith were also elected to class offices. The Raw, under the direction of Howard Five-Star Final Moran and business manager Nat McCaffrey swung immediately into its weekly production schedule. Yin Gibson, Bob Whalen, Gene Duffy, John Murray, Jack Smith, Jim Keenan, John Barnwell, Bill Matthias and Joe Quintavallc, who labored so consistently for four years to maintain the high standard of the college paper, received their just reward in being elected to the staff. The Mimes and Mummers this year presented Galsworthy's Strife, a play whose topic was of the moment. Boh Cox was again the stellar performer; and the supporting cast included such excellent players as James Towey, Fred Frese, Mike Broderick and Irving Ewers. In the One-Act Play Contest, William Scholz authored the winning play. Arthur O'Keefe displayed hitherto unsuspected talents by taking the Best 31 MAROON

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CLASS HISTORY, ’34 Ralph F Lewis, Jr. . President John J. Smith ... Vice-President John E. Mulvihill Secretary Cornelius J. McCloskey Treasurer Four years ago, a struggling, awe-struck band of Freshmen gathered before the steps of the Auditorium. Father Deane tried to establish order, but failing hopelessly before the chaotic disorder turned us over to the tender ministrations of the Sophomores. In the weeks that followed we suffered much but also learned much about Ford ham that was to be of value to us in our years on Campus. Caps and tics were soon discarded, and the Freshmen became an essential part of school life. The outstanding feature of the year was the magnificent victory of the Freshman football ream over the N. V. U. Frosh in a charity game at the Yankee Stadium. The Maroon youngsters kicked, passed and ran in superlative fashion, giving great promise for their varsity careers which were to follow. The officers elected for Freshman year were Ed Malloy, President; Bob Dclancv, ice-President; Joe Tierney, Secretary; and Paul Travers, Treasurer. To us fell (lie necessity, on our return m Sophomore, of initiating the Freshmen, an office which was performed by the Vigilance Committee with some difficulty, open rebellion being met on many fronts. In fact one member of the committee well remembers having the tables completely turned upon him. However, complete amity was soon restored and things began to function normally. The Annual Prcscnrarion of the Mimes and Mummers was Twelfth Night.’ Bob Cox, in the role of Sir T’obv Belch and Bill Scliolz as Valentine gave verv fine performances and Fred Fresc as Maria Olivia s gentlewoman played excellently an otherwise most difficult role. The One-Act Play Contest, held later in the year, afforded the Thespians of the class another opportunity to display their talents. Bob Cox was adjudged rhe Best Actor, and James Albcrsc was the author of one of the competing plays. Lcn Riordan, Jack Murray and Bill Moody by their work behind rhe scenes helped immeasurably towards the evening’s success. 30 F O R D H A M

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Actor’s award, and Grif. Scott, Irving Ewers, and Jim Kcncally also trod the boards in line style. Len Riordon was Stage Manager for these productions. The Ford ham Monthly, considered one of the finest college publications, was edited in brilliant style by Robert Faber. After four years of faithful stewardship, James Alberse became Business Manager. Associated with them in their labors were Laurence Leavev, Ed O’Sullivan, and E. Ramey Donovan. The Glee Club continued its fine work, and the annual Town Hall Concert under the direction of John Geiger was the most successful of its career. The Council of Debate had a valuable new member in Paul Shine, recently arrived from Boston College, who with Howard Safarik represented Fordham in the radio debate with Union. John O'Hara, Dick Appert and Ed Martin became prominent in Intercollegiate debate; and much credit must be given to the last-named member who as President worked hard for irs success. The Immaculate Conception Sodality did line work, particularly in the held of Social Service. The moving spirits were Greg Horgan, prefect; Dave Hughes, Bernard Lanigan, and Charlie Kahlcr; and their efforts were deeply appreciated by many of the parochial schools and clubs of the city anil suburbs. The Retort under the guidance of Frank Donohue and Ed Broad helped Fordham's fame in circles scientific. Bill Kelchner and Pete Giotta were tirelessly active in Chemical Circles; while Pete McCloskey and Jack Kouba gained prominence in the Mendel Club and the publication of Cnbmuth The various state clubs contributed much to the social side of life. The Brooklyn-Long Island dance was a triumph for Jack Keenan and Pete McCloskey, and the Jersey Club affair under the direction of John Mulvihill and John McGuirk was well attended by the local boys. While no previous mention has been made of athletics, it is not to be assumed that the men of 1934 were not active in sports. On the diamond. Captain Frank McDermott led a fine team into action. Ken Auer and Red Keenan did much of the mound work with Fred Sager and Jerry Pepper helping to round our the supporting casr. In basketball, the Seniors were represented by Captain Pepper, Bill Fleming, Tom Lynch and Dan Williams, all letter men. Captain John Mulvihill and Jim Cowhig helped to carry on Fordham's tradition in track affairs by their fine performances on the relay ream during the indoor season. In tennis, E Ramey Donovan, twice winner of the indoor Intercollegiate title, was an outstanding performer. Bill Harrington, Vincent Leibell and Gene Clarke lent him able assistance. On the links, Barney Lanigan led his team mates with consistently fine performances, and Bill Dolan, Jack Murray, Walt Rcnz and Ralph Lewis were very well-known to golf enthusiasts. Vinnic McMahon captained the swimming team in the season just closed. Dave Hughes, Jim Power, and Bill Kelchner have turned in many consistent performances in the tank; while in water polo, Charles Orrncr was ranked among the finest. The most glorious deeds, however, were done on the gridiron. Led by Captain Ed Danowski, one of the greatest backs ever to wear the Maroon, an illustrious group of Seniors recently closed their gridiron careers. Among them were John Dell lsola, a center of All-American calibre; Frank McDermott, fiery quarter-back and the real spark plug of the team; Pop Howell, tiny guard. Walter Uzdavinis, a really great tackle; Jerry Pepper, forward-passer dc luxe. Joe Bonitskv, a typical watch-charm 32 F O R D HAM