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

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JOHN J. BRADY B.S. in Economics, 13 Abbett Ave., Morristown, N.J. Joe was one of the most likable, sincere, and natural fellows in the class. Through his time at the Mount, Joe was quiet and reserved. His willingness and enthusiasm for picnics and excursions South made him popular on more than one campus. “‘Mo’s” extracurricular interests found their outlet in intramural basketball and in Met Club activities. At test time he could often be found at the library in deep study. Joe, well dressed and often nominated for best looking, was an asset to any group. He wasa grand guy who had much happiness awaiting him in his future. THOMAS J. BRENNAN B.S. in Economics, 20 Sheldon St., Wilkes Barre, Pa. A very sincere and amiable person was Tom. His good manners, taste, and friendly nature easily won the favor of all his associates. His outstanding feature was his quiet coolness, which betrayed his ready clever sense of humor. He could always be depended upon to follow the most sensible course of action, whether it be while driving his 1950 Plymouth or while studying. He often took time off from his periodic studying to play tennis, in which he excelled as a varsity competitor. Tom was an ardent movie fan and occasionally made the trip to the Valley to fulfill his social obligations. Though a trans- fer student from Notre Dame, he had a special liking for the Ivy League styles. DOMINIC A. BRITTI B.S. in Economics, 809 Virginia Ave., Hagerstown, Md. Nick was one of those rare souls to whom the pursuit of knowledge is a fascinating game. He was thoroughly inbred with the idea that nothing should be said or done unless it is correct and this principle made him one of the honor students of the class. His modesty, good naturedness and keen observation made a diligent worker of him. He had a firm confidence in himself. In class Nick earned the respect of his classmates and faculty. To a man of his genial nature the law profession provided the opportunities he could use as steps to achievement in the future. 65

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JAMES A. BERTRAND A.B. in Philosophy, 157-25, 12th Rd., Whitestone, N.Y. A staunch Moun- taineer, Jim entered the Mount Seminary in 1950 from the College depart- ment. Since he began at the Mount he was active as a member of the Moun- tain Echo, the St. John Berchman’s Society, and an enthusiastic participant in intramurals. He was studying for the holy priesthood for the Diocese of LaCrosse, in Wisconsin. A native of Long Island, Jim intended to conplete his studies at our Mount Seminary. JOSEPH L. BERUMEN B.S. in Economics, 150 Greenway Ter., Forest Hills, L.I., N.Y. The out- standing characteristic of Larry was his ability to avoid all forms of physi- cal exercise that his would-be reformers tried to force upon him. His in- genious sense of humor found its outlet while he was cartoonist for the Mountain Echo. His chief delight was in a good gag, but more so when he passed it on to an appreciative audience. He never worried about anything, and was never wanting for sufficient relaxation. Much of his time was spent either in the canteen at the pinball machine or at the Emmitsburg Legion Post. Father Kline’s theodicy course was to his special liking. His care- free but conscientious attitude toward life made him a vital part of Mount society. THOMAS E. BOYLE A.B. in Philosophy, 6614 Granby St., Norfolk, Va. A resident of Norfolk, but formerly from the hard coal regions of Pennsylvania, Tom studied for the holy priesthood in the Seminary department. Tom was a member of the Shamrock Club during his freshman and sophomore years in the College and at the Seminary was secretary of the St. John Chrysostom Society and assistant librarian. He planned to continue his studies at the Mount Seminary upon graduating. 64

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JOHN J. BROWN B.S. in Chemistry, 521 Marcellus Rd., Williston Park, L.I., N.Y. His was a retiring nature. John was agreeable and pleasant to converse with. He was an energetic fellow, and his conscientious, never tiring efforts won him the esteem and respect of those who have known him. Many found him a willing friend, charitable and sincere. Active in the Met Club affairs and as typist for second McCaffrey, John was a man with an objective who seldom permitted himself to be distracted or diverted from the goal upon which he focused his energies. It was felt that John would discharge his duties with ability and sympathetic understanding that would rank him high in his chosen career of chemical engineering. ROBERT J. BURNS B.S. in History, 1 Emory St., Jersey City, N.J. Among Bob’s most memor- able experiences during his tenure at the Mount was qualifying for the Monsignor Tierney Honor Society after long, diligent work. He was a recognized expert on Latin American affairs and the class’s outstanding French scholar. These accomplishments, plus experiences gained in the extracurriculum, especially in varsity football, he expected to carry with him into the teaching and coaching field. In softball he gained recognition as the “Marty Marion” of the intramural league. He was an excellent con- versationalist and could even be serious when the occasion called for it. “Giggles” had a liking for the opposite sex, but he became especially cautious when marriage was the topic of conversation. ROBERT M. CAHILL B.S. in Economics, 758 Jacques Ave., Rahway, N.J. Nevera worry, never a tear, seldom did he care during his four years at the Mount. Well, almost never. Seriously though, Bob was one of the most liked fellows in the class. He was a former glamour boy of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Merchant Marine. His stories on golf, horses, and thirty-six countries will remain a legend to those who heard them. The “Colonel” had a pleasing personality, a genial and gentlemanly disposition. Bab put into practice both portions of the adage “cleanliness is next to Godliness.’ These qualities were mixed with a persuading and contagious sense of humor. 66