Academy of Mount Saint Vincent - Chastellux Yearbook (Tuxedo Park, NY)

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OFFICERS JUNIOR 2 PEGGY BUCKLEY President WENDY JANES Vice President DOTTIE BUTLER Secretary MARYALICE THOMPSON Treasurer

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SISTER MARION ELIZABETH is Class Adviser for JUNIOR 2. SISTER GERTRUDE MIRIAM is Class Adviser for JUNIOR 1.

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DR. THOMAS A. DOOLEY Dr. Thomas A. Dooley is a fine illustration of involvement and com- mitment. Thousands of people in Southeast Asia are now alive because of this young doctor's concern, and countless more regard Americans more favorably and have had their faith in God strengthened because of their contacts with him. In 1946, after being honorably discharged from the navy, he returned to complete his medical career at Notre Dame and the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Upon graduation he applied for a commission in the navy, was appointed Lieutenant, junior grade, in the Medical Corps, and was assigned to Camp Pendleton, California. A Temporary Additional Duty took him to the Philip- pines and Japan. While in Japan he received surprise orders to take part in the evacuation of Viet Nam. His extensive knowledge of French helped him in communication with the refugees. He gave them medical attention, clothed and fed thousands of them to control disease and to reduce the stagger- ing death rates. His love for these people grew and so did his desire to help them. By the end of his naval career he had deter- mined to set up clinics in villages of Southeast Asia. His goal was attained by hard work and through the generosity of countless persons who gave their time and financial assistance. Despite a cancer operation which would have kept another man from even normal work. Dr. Dooley continued his work with deter- mined vigor and devotion. Although the pain he suffered was at times almost unbearable, he rarely complained and his laugh often rang through his clinics. Dr. Dooley's death in January 1961 was a loss not only to the villagers who loved him, but to the world. Viet Nam is closer to all of us these days. It is unlikely any Sophomore will ever see its shores, but, whatever their involvements, let them bring to them the love of the poor and willingness and deter- mination to help them that charac- terized Dr. Tom Dooley. Patricia Donnelly '66