Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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19 2 SUB T U R R I 1920 With order finally established -we soon settled down for steady work and besides our two professors already named we held our daily classes with these men in the folloAving subjects: Father Treacy, Evidence of Religion and Journalism; Mr. Delaney, Physics, and Mr. Creeden, S. J., Political Economy and War Aims. With the revival of the old spirit, elections were held and to Tom Scanlon went the office of President, Tom McNamara was chosen vice-president and James Robert Brawley was selected as secretary-treasurer. A rather tardy but most impressive formal introduction was soon granted to the Freshmen. At first they seemed disinclined to peacably accept the dis- tinguished introduction, but their violent refusal was quickly met by counter action on the part of their superior classmen and the Juniors ren- dered able assistance in quelling the quasi-objection of the youngsters. With the S. A. T. C. had come the formation of the College Band, and, strange to state, the dissolution of the former seemed to improve the latter. Together with the Glee Club it had presented many concerts in various parts of the State and the climax of its activities was announced in the form of a monster concert, which was held in Jordan Hall on the evenings of February 25th and 26th. It was then that the value of Mr. Parson ' s labors was demon- strated, and we also have to thank Tom Scanlon, Jim Morrissey and Bob Brawley for their successful efforts in making that Musicale a complete hit. Towards the end of February we held our Junior Smoker and presented an evening of entertainment hard to equal. Addresses by our Reverend Rector and Reverend Father Treacy, S. J., set forth some good food for thought, and narrations of war experiences by Lieutenants Jack Fleming and Jack Gillespie, both of the class of ' 15, provided interesting topics. The lighter side was well cared for by talent of our own class, assisted by several professional entertainers. At our annual Retreat wo were most fortunate in having Reverend Father Martin J. Scott,- S. J., as the director, a man whose extensive experience enabled him to supply us with a vivid and interesting series of sermons. Bill O ' Halloran and Tom McNamara of our class were chosen for the Intercollegiate Debating Team. With Billie Bond at short, Eddie Boyce on the pitching staff and Demo Dempsey in the outer-garden, Ave offered a trio of consistent and heady baseball players to coach Beef Gildea ' s splendid team. Dick McShane was still after medals and, sighting a chance to pick another, he entered the Fulton Prize Debate. The result of his work is widely known — suffice it to say that Dick satisfied his desire for other medals. At the Class Day festivities we captured the prize for the best class sketph. The attractive and hilarious manner in which our Prohibition comedy was carried out cannot tolerate description ; its worth and meaning could only be acquired by witnessing it. With the last exam over, the dreaded oral in philosophy, we took our leave, departing with a spirit tinged with the feeling of Senior.

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SfAitl JtJI liOf JU IIOR 3T«ov.e ' . When the day set for the opening of school arrived, University Heights presented a changed appearance. Thus it was that at the Heights there vpas found, not the former order and curriculum, but in their place, we saw the establishments of a branch of the S. A. T. C, the erection of several barracks and a mess hall, the rapid change into a state of military regime, all charac- teristic of the country ' s new business. An attempt to even ascertain the whereabouts of all of our former associates would have involved a complete circle of the globe. The summer months had brought with them increased patriotic zeal, incapable of restraint, which had sent our mates to the various l3ranches of service. A few men there were who formed the Junior class, men who were declared unable to engage in military service and whose collegiate course was being continued under the direction of Reverend Michael Hill, S. J. In the solitude of St. Mary ' s library, the principles of philosophy were industriously pursued by these dozen or more men while the bustle around the Administra- tion building and the frequent blare of the trumpet marked the rapidity with which some 800 men were transformed into well-ordered and trim companies under the leadership of Col. John S. Parke, U. S. A. (R.). Further progress in the training of our soldiery was checked by the joyful celebration of Armistice Day and the rush of the discharged men to resume their class work swelled the membership of the college to a fairly high degree. Father Hill still retained guidance over his chosen few Avho had recently moved to the Junior A class room and had heralded their transfer by a most commend- able Circle, in which they displayed their knowledge of philosophy in the presence of the Reverend Rector and Dean. All returning students were assigned to Junior B. whose professor was Father McCluskey, aud the capacity of the room, with its galleiw seats, soon was overtaxed, so that it became necessary to offer a generous contribution of students to Junior A.

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With the Ides of September came the return of our class to the Heights, anticipating and prepared for a pleasurable, active year. Numbering 125 men, our assemblage was marked by the initial words of advice expressed b.y Fath er Corrigan, from whom we were to receive our ample share of Ethics each morn- ing in the sp)acious Senior lecture-room. Here also we tarried for our course in Psychology given by Father McCluskey, our interesting sociological discussions introduced by Father Mellyn, and our star gazing sessions under Father Risacher. Pedagogy, Law and Chemistry, taught by Fathers ilellyn, Corrigan and Shaffrey, respectively, were announced as the elective subjects, and later a course in Business Administration, instituted by Father Treacy, attracted the application of many men. Preceeding our arrival, we had learned the sorrowful news of the depart- ure of our former Rector, Very Reverend C. W. Lyons, S. J., but joy of an equal degree welcomed his successor. Father William Devlin, who had been amongst us for several years. Tom Scanlan, President, Jack Lyons, Vice- President, Bob Brawley, Secretary, and John Wardell, Treasurer, took up their tasks as class officers. Our first notable occasion arrived in the form of a reception to His Eminence Cardinal Mercier, the renowned prelate of Belgium. Following the welcoming address, delivered by Dick McShane, the venerable prince of the church arose, and in a few sincere words aroused esteem and respect ror his beloved qualities which had been touched upon by our own Cardinal ' Connell, who also graced the occasion by his presence. Dick McShane presided at the Fulton meetings during the first term, and with the help of Father Cox, a splendid season of debating was prepared. Eli Shamon led the society during the final term. We lack words able to describe the new growth of our football team under Major Cavanaugh ' s supervision. With Senior offering such men as Scanlan, Sheehan, Ring, White, Lyons, Donaher and Earls, a good season could not but be expected, but the achievements of our squad exceeded the hopes of all. The never-to-be-forgotten trip to New Haven and the greatest conflict in the