Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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19 20 SUB TURK I 192 erased from the annals of ovir institution; when Smacker Lowney rushed past the Purple and White ' s goal line for the first B. C. touchdown in seventeen years. But the spirit of the Worcester College was firm; her team fought courageously, bringing the score up to 14 all, ' at which it remained until the fourth period was well under way, when Jim Fitzpatrick, thinking it proper to introduce himself, dropped the pigskin from the thirty-six yard line, thereby terminating Holy Cross ' list of victories and placing us on a path of glory from which we have yet to be diverted. With such an example of determination inspiring us, a spirit of confiden ce backed our every act and was plainly evident in our repulsion of the haughty Sophomores, who unsuccessfully tried to capture our banner and to check the progress of our memorable Social. That happy evening was brought to a close when we all hit the trail at the exhortation of Billy Sunday, alias Joe White. We noAv realized that Boston College was coming, but the advance was not confined to sports alone and the dail.y progress in the construction of the second monument on the Heights soon culminated in the completion of St. Mary ' s Hall. With the coming of the New Year the building; was ready for occupancy, and on January fifth the community transferred their books and personal effects from James Street to take up their residence in the new home. On the folloAving morning the Rector, Very Reverend Charles W. Lyons, S. J., celebrated the first Mass, attended by the entire body of priests, scholastics and brothers, thus quietly yet gloriously dedicating another step in Catholic education and training. The approach of Lent bore us the glad tidings that the Passion Play of Santa Barbara was to be presented again, the reception accorded it during the previous season having demanded its repetition. At each of its twelve per- formances the public Avas given opportunity to witness a play, every act and scene of which tended to stimulate the pious spirit of the Holy Season. The annual Retreat was conducted in St. Valentine ' s Chapel by the Rev- erend Father Hart, S. J., and the increased assiduity with which books were perused upon our return after the holidays seemed to indicate that many a prayer for light had been answered. The varsity baseball team, under the guidance of Coach Bill Sweeney, enjoyed a prosperous season. Our class was represented by the peerless Billy Bond at shortstop and the hard-hitting pitcher, Eddie Boyce. As one of the final and most brilliant acts of our year, we recollect the part taken by our members in the annual Prize Debate of the Marcjuette Society, The exhibition of each member of the class was a pleasing and praiseworthy one, but our pride rose to its highest peak when it was announced that the award had been made to Dick McShane. With the end in sight, all attention was riveted on repetition, climaxed by the finals. The exams over, we separated for three months until we should convene again as Sophomores.

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FF %i m FKESM TVaBRAMLey ' 5o The class of 1920, nearly 300 strong, the largest entering class in Boston College ' s history, was assembled in the middle of September, and after the few days required to assign its members to divisions, settled down to collegiate life. Under the guidance and leadership of the Reverend Fathers McGarvey, Murphy, O ' Brien, and Messrs. Beglan, O ' Connell and Dougherty, we imbibed copious draughts of Greek, English and Latin. Mr. McNally paid frequent visits to elevate us in the science of Mathematics, while Father DeButler and Mr. Luis Zabaleta, A. B.. attempted to instill our lives with invigorating elements of French and Spanish. Thus we were divided, but our desire for eon;;ord, gradually evolving into a class spirit of sterling qualitj ' , soon asserted itself and indeed we have often attributed to such pent-up ardor the reason for the glorious reunions in the class of Historv presided over by Mr. Daniel F. Creeden, S. J. Immediately seeking a leader, our choice resulted in the placing of Charlie Tierney in the van, tlanked by Joe White as vice president and Tom McNamara as treasurer. We were then ready for activity and Ave soon learned that all preparations had been wisely made because our initial j-ear proved to be a series of extraordinary and remarkable events. With the first mention of Charlie Brickley as football coach great interest was manifested, and the matriculation of such renowned stars as Tierney, Con O ' Brien, Trowbridge, White, Lyons, Urban, Seanlan and our incomparable Fitzie warranted the assurance that we were destined for a marvelous revival on the gridiron. A rigorous schedule provided strenuous toil for the team ; progress was steady and each opponent retired with defeat or gloried in a hard-earned victory. However, all was but a stitS training in preparation for the contest with the fiercest adversary on our list and every ounce of strength was redoubled and exerted in an effort to humble the spirit of Holy Cross. That conflict, on November thirtieth, was one never to be

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As was anticipated, our reappearance at the Heights revealed a number of chang-es in the faculty. We found that our final repast of Latin and Greek would be served to us by Fathers Keating, Becker, McGarvey, Morgan and Mr. Dougherty, S. J. Only one of our former professors still came into contact ■ ith all of us — Mr. Creedon, who read so well the third volume of Guggeu- berger. Entrance to the chemistry lectiire-room and laboratory was gained, but ai parently with general reluctance ; however, the toilsome work required by Mr. Parsons was easily offset by the blissful and interesting Evidence classes conducted by Reverend Father McCormick. The mechanical value of work and the working value of Mechanics were inculcated by the diligent and earnest endeavors of Mr. Smith. S. J. As a reward for his many accomplishments. Dick McShane was announced as our class president. Bill Dempsey returned victorious in the contest for the Vice-presidency, Tom Scanlon was elected Secretary, while to Tom McNamara was allotted the position of Protector of the Purse. While the condition of the country evolved into a restless state, due to the declaration of war, college and class activities progressed in an uncertain manner. Enlistments g rew more frequent and each new day brought with it the departure of another and a larger group of students. Partly to this can be attributed the release of many of our former football celebrities and thus it was that the season promised to be none too glorious. However, it was then that the value of a thorough, consistent system of coaching was demonstrated, and the squad, using Brickley machine methods, played through a most suc- cessful schedule. Here again our stars shone, and the work of Ring, White, Lyons and Scanlon was steady and noteworthy. The decided defeat of Holy Cross by the score of thirty-four to six and the undeserved victory gained by West Point concluded a brilliant season. Innumerable and heated were the discussions entered into by the members of the Marquette, but calmly and orderly did it advance under Dick McShane ' s leadership during the first term, and under Tom McNamara during the second term. As time went on the hue of battle grew more distinct and the call became clearer. The first appearance of the Somewhere Bureau in the Stylus made known the surprisingly large number which had already gone and with future issues the list grew rapidly. The number of the Senior class diminished and