St Josephs College - Footprints Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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(51i? ©Ill (§rhn (Eliaugrtli Wlien we returned to College in September, the appearance of things had al- ready begun to change. Ground had been broken for the new building on Waverly Avenue, and the work was well under way. Immediately we became keenly interested in watching the progress of the work and in seeing the new addition grow under our observation. Day by day, from the Sanctum window we watched the walls mounting higher and higher and found a new topic for discussion. When would the work be completed? ' ' What would our new abode be like? And then we wondered would it ever supplant the cheery, home-like haunts we had known and loved for three happy years. We knew in our hearts that it could not: that no matter how we came to love our new home, it could never have quite the same place in our affections as the old familiar places, Locker Lane, the Sanctum, and others made dear to us by the memories of happy and joy-filled hours. But these reflections did not dim our anticipation of the changes shortly to take place. In the latter part of February the new building was ready for oc- cupancy. Everything was so new and strange that the Seniors especially felt quite lost at first. When we met for our first class, which was Ethics, I am afraid we didn ' t quite appreciate the large, bright lecture room, and rather longed for the friendly atmosphere of the old Senior room. In a few days, however, we became acclimated and began a tour of examination. On the first floor we found a large lunchroom with comfortable accommoda- tions for all the students. The shining white tables and chairs were very cheery and inviting. The entire second floor is occupied by the auditorium, of which we are justifiably proud. Here we hold all our meetings. We take special in- terest in the dramatic classes because we now have the opportunity of presenting our efforts to the public. Two spacious, airy lecture rooms are on the third floor, and the biology laboratory has also been installed there. Passageways on each floor form a convenient access from the new building to the old. Page fifteen

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Perhaps it is not quite right to say old l)uikling, for the ehaiiges whieh Iiave taken place in it make it praitieally new. Certainly an Aliuiina visiting her Alma Mater after a year ' s absence would l)e astounded at the changes. The Art Gallery, the former scene of general assemblies, is now a ])eaiitiiiil (■lui|)cl. Three stained glass windows and the marble altar have transformed it. An air of peace and sanctity now hangs over this room, which once witnessed so many lively discussions, debates and lectures. The one time Physics Laboratory has undergone a radical change. Gone are the dynamo and other scientific ap- paratus. In their place we find a piano and other cheerv furnishings, which invite the students to spend their free time in recreation. It i in this room that tea is now served after games and lectures. All the changes, however, are not confineil to the first floor. The old biology laboratory has been removed, and the Sisters ' apartments occupy its former quarters. Our library has grown, too, with the expansion of the College, and the former Senior room has been added to it. thus affording more room for book-cases and increase of space for reading tallies. The entire building has undergone a thorough re-decorating. Every room is shining and new-looking, and the freshly varnished floors reflect gleaming walls. It seems as though the old building, jealous of her bright new sister, is seeking to outshine her. And so it is. that the graduate of even a year ago would find nnicli thai is new and miss much that was familiar to her in her Alma Mater. But we mu.st pro- gress, and if in so doing, old associations are broken, there are recompenses. Growth is necessary for life and surely we heartily desire that the life of our Alma Mater be strong, vigorous and enduring. And no matter what material changes take place, the same high ideals and purpose in life cherished from the beginning by our twelve apostles will continue to actuate their successors and serve as a bond to unite the old with the new. C. C, ' 24. Page seventeen