Mount St Marys College - Pridwin Yearbook (Emmitsburg, MD)

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JOHN J. DILLON, JR. Professor of English, B.A., Duquesne University, 1935; M.A., St. Vincent’s College, 1937; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1939. ““Doc’’ earned his Ph.D. at the tender age of twenty-three and despite his young appearance was an established veteran of the Mount’s lay faculty. The attendance at his classes attested to his popularity among students, and his advice on their reading habits stimulated circulation in the Library to a great extent. “‘Doc’’ was equally at home in delivering a lecture on Shakespeare or discussing the pre- vious night’s basketball game. If not a Mount alumnus in fact, he was cer- tainly one in spirit, taking care of public relations for the Mount, assisting in editing the Mount Alumnus, acting as one of the athletic directors, and direct- ing the debating society, among other things. A native of the “smokey city,” he was an active citizen of Emmitsburg. Although an excellent dresser, ““Doc’”’ probably felt more at home mowing the lawn of his “estate” or in going on one of his futile pursuits of fish in a nearby stream. THOMAS P. DILLON, SR. Professor of Accounting, B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1939; M.A., The George Washington University, 1950. Versatile describes Prof. Dillon. Our well- dressed professor of accounting was a Lieut. Col. in a U.S. Army antiaircraft division. Besides teaching at the Mount, he was visiting professor at George Washington University where he instructed in management. Though he main- tained he is better looking, Prof. Dillon had much in common with his brother, Dr. John J. Dillon, professor of English. They were both rabid basketball fans, used the same lawn mower, and picked the same mother-in-law. That’s right, they married sisters. During our senior year, Mr. Dillon moved into Prof. McCullough’s former home next to the Mount in order to provide more room for his current command of two boys and two girls. EDWARD I. FENLON Professor of Philosophy and Education; B.A., St. Mary’s College, California, 1908; M.A., Ibid., 1910; Ph.D., Ibid., 1929. Few men combined erudition, sincerity, integrity and love of truth and presented it as cogently and con- vincingly as this native of California who headed our education department. He studied at one time or another in Holland, Belgium, France, England, and Eire. Dr. Fenlon, who began teaching high school at 16, came to the East after leaving a post at St. Mary’s College. He taught at Brooklyn College for 20 years, and Loyola of Baltimore for two years. His character, experience, ability, and zeal were always placed at the service of Catholic causes. In consequence of his fight against communism, Dr. Fenlon was subpoenaed to speak before the Dies Committee. As an author he was held in high repute for Life and Times of Blessed Solomon, The Catechist of Little Children, The Training of a Teacher, and his series on the Philosophy of John Dewey. 18

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REV. JAMES G. BURKE | Professor of Greek, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College, 1901; M.A., Ibid., 1903. An institution at the Mount, Father Burke celebrated the 50th anniversary of his graduation from the Mount in June, 1951. A native of Ireland, he still regarded the Emerald Isle and its people as the center of this vast universe. In his 48 years of teaching at the Mount, Father gave more than one student the jitters with his booming voice. His disregard of authors was displayed in his familiar saying, ““hrow the book out the window!”’ Since death was the only excuse, no one missed classes. Father’s pet peeve was smoking in the | halls, and many students felt his wrath for this offense, just as many others had rollicked to his jokes and friendly insults in class. An athlete in his younger days, he often related his feats. REV. PETER A. COAD Professor of History, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College, 1890; M.A., Ibid., 1892. The dean of the Mount faculty had been knocking around the campus since the last century. He had traveled about the world before most of us were even born, but during our four years we watched him go about his duties as though he had just been ordained. Known to most Mount men for his frequent and extemporaneous Sunday morning and Tuesday novena sermons, he was also a connoisseur of music, being Moderator of the Glee Club, and collaborated in the editing of a book about the Mount, The Story of the Mountain. A classical scholar of the highest order, he left no doubts in the mind of his students about his etymological abilities. The moral theologian at the Seminary, he special- ized in Roman History in the College. Although he urged reading in the origi- nal Latin and Greek, he nevertheless kept abreast of modern contemporary affairs and read the Congressional Record regularly. He had been known to light up one of his famous cigars and drive off in any Plymouth that even faintly resembled his own. Ae ANA REV. JOHN F. COGAN Professor of Philosophy, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College, 1914; M.A., Ibid., 1916; Ph.D., Collegio Angelico, Rome, 1926. The quiet man in the biretta came here from his native Brooklyn at the tender age of 13, and except for short in- terruptions was here ever since. Affectionately called “Spike” for years, he got a gold one from the Class of 1951. He held a host of offices from dean of studies to baseball coach. Philosopher-caretaker of the Mount, he often shoveled snow and raked leaves. He originated the Monsignor Tierney Honor Society and guided the Echo, Knights of Columbus, and Metropolitan Club. Father carried on a tremendous correspondence with alumni and read the Brooklyn Eagle faithfully. ee

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RICHARD J. McCULLOUGH Professor of Mathematics, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s, 1919; M.A., Duquesne University, 1923. The “Einstein” of the Mount faculty dazzled successive classes with his brilliant display of mathematical wizardry. He always had an intriguing and humorous anecdote from personal experiences to exemplify the abstract principles. His loud ties and sport shirts went well with his jovial personality. On almost any afternoon he was likely to have a “meeting in town,” and he enjoyed watching fights and wrestling on television. The pro- fessor was very proud of his daughter who lived with him across from the College. In his spare time, he helped Mountaineers fill out their income tax returns. Sincerely interested in the future of all his students, he kept in touch with many of them. REV. DAVID W. SHAUM Instructor in Philosophy, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s, 1942. Father Shaum was our only visiting priest-teacher, and one wondered how he could find time to accomplish all that he did. Coming from St. Vincent’s Parish in Baltimore, he was a familiar sight stepping out of his blue Buick with briefcase in hand Mondays and Wednesdays. He also brought with him a vast knowledge of the classics and music, which served him well in teaching History of Philosophy, Logic, and Music Appreciation in the College, teaching the future priests to chant at the Seminary, and most of all in his most noteworthy achievement, the direction of the Glee Club. He also found time to work on the Maryland Board of Moving Picture Censors. REV. JOHN J. O’NEILL Professor of Modern Languages, B.A., Mount St. Mary’s College, 1906; M.A., Ibid., 1908. The title of priest was most fitting to Father O’Neill. This quiet, reserved, and small Irishman with the pleasant smile and twinkle in his eye was the perfect example of the pious man. He was also a most conscientious teacher, interested in his students’ classroom and extracurricular affairs. Besides teaching Spanish and German at the College, he also taught Latin and English at the Seminary. He will be remembered by all Mountaineers for his simple but inspiring talks at Novena services. Before coming to the Mount, Father O’ Neill taught at St. Thomas College, now Scranton University. DR. WILLIAM R. CADLE Attending Physician, B.S., University of Maryland, 1921; M.D., University of Maryland, 1925. “Doc,” a World War I veteran, began serving the Mount in 1944. An outstanding citizen of Emmitsburg, he had served the little com- munity in the capacity of general practitioner for 25 years. Along with his duties at the Mount, “Doc” was the head of the Anesthesia department of the Gettysburg Hospital. A family man “‘Doc’s” devotion to his profession was reflected in the medical achievements of his daughter and Mrs. Cadle, both graduate nurses. He also had a son at the University of Maryland. When Doc was not making the “rounds” or in his office, he was most likely to be found indulging in his favorite pursuits of woodwork and photography. He finds golf a pleasant diversion. 19