Harvard Law School - Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

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Sain! Uzomas Marc Sariefy The Saint Thomas More Society was con- ceived and organized early in 1948 by a small group of men who felt the need for a Catholic organization in the Law School. For their namesake and patron they selected a lawyer, England,s Lord Chancellor 11529- 1532J, who was canonized a saint in 1935. Through the hard work of these men, and others who followed, the Society took form and flourished. The purposes of the Society are both spir- itual and intellectual. It encourages and gives further opportunity for the Catholic student to practice his religion. And through dis- cussions, led by qualified Catholics, it brings Catholic principles to bear on both legal and related problems. On one Sunday each month the members attend Mass and receive Holy Communion together. Mass is followed by breakfast and a talk and discussion. The topics, which often combine legal and moral questions, have in- cluded divorce, Catholic labor philosophy, artificial insemination, international organ- ization, separation of church and state, and similar subjects. Among the speakers, includ- ing both priests and Catholic laymen, have been Fr. William Kenealy, S.J., Dean of Boston College Law School, Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin, Hon. John J. Burns, former member of the S.E.C. and former Massachusetts Superior Court justice. In a discussion of birth control both a priest and a Catholic doctor participated. The Saint Thomas More Society has now become a permanent Law School organiza- tion. With the help of God, it should con- tinue to make its members better Catholics and, by emphasizing the ethical principles involved in legal problems and practice, better lawyers. Lcfl to Rigbf, Fira! Row: P. Thurber, C. Cebollcro, C. Matthews, R. Shea, Palmer, McNally, K. Holcombe, Svromf Row J. De la Cruz, F. Giardiello, R. McMahon, A. Clark, L. Otis, W. Glynn, T. Rudzik, J. Faltermeier, J. Tierney, Thin! Row: J. Lawless R. Larkin, L. Mongeong liourfb Row: A. Pfohl, R. Grimmig, R. Dunn, M. Cinadr, Jr., R. Purcell, ll. Sujack, J. Cound, T. Summon C. Hickmann, Mannix, C. Pope, Fiffh Row: C. Palms, J. Mendenhall, Ryan, R. Halliscy, Glock, J. McLean, Jr., J. Lynch R. Haggerty, D. Evans, Sullivan, J. Scanlan, Sivflv Row: W. Lang, W. Lynch, G. Fischer, P. de Roetth, J. Grady, Jr., Ull17iL'f1lfEl1 J. Allen, E. Belo, E. Brandeau, J. Byrne, F. Clark, L. Florencourt, J. Joyce, P. Kane, W. Kelly, R. Kennedy, J. Kirk, W. Landergan F. McPeake, J. Mendenhall, J. Murray, M. O'Connc1l, W. O,Connor, D. Sehabel, J. Thalhofer, R. Wattliiig Page one lmndred eighfy-eight

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Student Har Assvviafian The Harvard Student Bar Association was organized March 1, 1950, and was admitted to the American Law Student Association, an affiliate of the American Bar Association, on May 11, 1950. The American Law Stu- dent Association is composed of student organizations in most of the nation's major law schools, grouped into circuits, co- terminous with the Federal Judicial Circuits. Schools of each circuit meet once or twice annually to co-ordinate circuit activities, and each school yearly sends delegates to a national meeting held in conjunction with that of the American Bar Association. The activities of the Harvard organization deal purely with professional matters. It seeks to acquaint law students with the work and problems of judges and administrators, their courts and agencies. It plans meetings at which practicing lawyers speak on specific legal and ethical problems in the profession, as well as on placement matters. The first guest speaker was Mr. Claude Cross of the Boston Bar who spoke informally on Cross Examination , November 15, 1950. In September, 1950, the President and the Treasurer, as Harvard delegates, attended the national meeting of the American Law Student Association at the American Bar Association's convention in Washington, D. C. Officers of the Harvard organization are: Paul C. Wolman, Jr. QLD , President, Rob- ert B. McDermott ULD, Secretary, Haven E. Simmons ULD, Treasurer, Thomas B. Lemann QZLJ , Sergeant-at-Arms. The Pro- gram Committee consists of: Phillip C. Jessup, Jr. QZLQ, Chairman, Stanley Marks CZLJ and Donald Balleisen ULD, Publicity Chairmen. Faculty adviser is Vice-Dean Livingston Hall. Imfl fo Riglvf, Frm!! Row: T. Lemann, R. McDermott, P. W'olman, jr., H. Simmons, M. Hennessyg Svrnml Row: RI. Scarlett, RI. Nolan, li. Sujack, S. Marks, N. Paveng Third Row: D. Balleisen, F. Fisher, W. johnson, UllfIft'flIl'l'll! K. Bialkin, VV. Bobrow, R. Corey, L, Ebert, A. Ecker, J. Fisch, B. Golomb, R. Halfyard, K. Holcombe, I. Knrassik, A. Kline, M. Levinson, P. Jessup, jr., H. Smith, H. Steinkc, Jr., R. W'ebster Page one lzunllrwl wiylffy-smww

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Szfufhvrn 671111 The Southern Club is composed of law students from the states of Alabama, Arkan- sas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Virginia. The representation in the law school from these states is normally around one hundred students. The purposes of the organization are rather varied. Since its reestablishment in 1947, it has operated both as a discussion group and as a social club. Activities have included informal beer parties and discus- sions, along with such highlights as a luncheon last spring in honor of Mr. Justice Hugo Black. Joint meetings are held with the Busi- ness School Southern Club several times dur- ing the year. In the past speakers such as Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee have addressed these gatherings. The Southern Club dance, an annual event before the War, has been revived. And dur- ing this year, the club has joined with the Southern Club of Wellesley for a dance. In addition to its function as social and intellectual outlet, the members feel that the organization has proven a success in giving its members an opportunity to become ac- ciuainted with other Southern students who will be practicing in the same area after graduation. The officers are: Samuel Ervin HI , .. , ,President J. Asa Rountree HI , . . ,... Vice-President Joseph M. Farley. . , Secretary-Treasurer The Executive Committee includes, in addition to the officers: William Kinnaird, Robert Reid, and Marshall Mays. l.i'fI In Rigflf, liirxl Rolf: il. ll. johnson, McCulloch, Riddle, l.em.1nn, W'arv.lg Svrrlllrf Rlillf Morrow, Farley, XVai'l1v:i', Conerly 3 Kirmaird, Rountree, lirving Tlrirrf Rout Clierner, Mays, jamison, lrem, White, Reid, Shultsg lfonrflr Row: Simmons, Klein, llaley Page one lzzuzclrcfl viglzfy-111614