Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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REV. JOHN T. KEATING, S. J. REV. THOMAS A. BECKER, S. J. REV. JAMES E. MCQUADE, S. J. REV. ROBERT F. X. REYNOLDS, S. J. Page nineteen

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we elected Clem Jordan as the first President of the Class of 1922. His asso- ciates were Dan McSweeney and Arthur Mullin, Vice-President and Treasurer, respectively. The zeal and ability of the class under these capable leaders caused great anxiety in the ranks of the upper classmen. Fearing that the prestige and homage rightfully due them was not forthcoming, thev, through their officers, read a code of laws commanding respect from the Class of ' 22, and demanded that Freshmen should absent themselves in the presence of upper classmen. The reading pre- cipitated a riot which terminated with the above-mentioned gentlemen of the upper strata second best. During Passion week, the popular retreat week in and around Boston, the College held its annual Retreat in St. Valentine ' s Chapel in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The Class of ' 22 was exceptionally fortunate, the cele- brated Father Scott, S. J., preached the sermons. All the benefits derived from the retreat will never be known, but the keen attention to studies, and the more frequent visits of the students to the Chapel gave evidence that the retreat is a real vital function in collegiate life. On Ascension Thursday, May 29th, one hundred and five members of the Freshman class were received into the Sodality of the Immaculate Conception. The Rev. Fr. Lyons, then President of the college, celebrated the Mass and wel- comed us to the Sodality. Following the reception at St. Mary ' s Chapel, the class breakfasted together. The beautiful Spring day will ever be remembered by the members of the class as one of the happiest days of their college career. Immediately upon the heels of that joyful event came the final examinations with their concomitant woes. But they were soon over and the vacation season was upon us. We parted in June — healthier in mind and body, and with firm promises of meeting again in the Fall. Page eighteen

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Class History SOPHOMORE ACK we came to face Sophomore. On September 2. ' 5, 1919, we looked on the mountain lakes and sandy beaches, realizing that ten long months would have to pass before we could enjoy their beauties again. For on the morrow regular classes were to begin. But the pangs of regret at leaving the life of Reilly were of short duration, be- cause the joy of grasping the firm hands of our loyal classmates filled us with great expectations. The bugbear of Sophomore that was wont to terrify us, soon faded into shadows under the kind and firm hands of the Rev. Frs. Keating, Becker, McGarvey, McQuade, Reynolds, S. J., and the Messrs. Tobin, Parsons and Masterson, S. J. The election of class officers was held on October 20, and Jim Doyle was elected President, and was flanked by Dan McSweeney and Art Mullin in the capacities of Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively. The famous B. C. spirit and the increase of fellowship that was everywhere apparent sought to express itself in some worthy manner. Consequently the baby weekly came into existence. The present flourishing condition and generous size of the Heights is due to the untiring efforts of the then Moderator, Mr. Master- son, S. J., and the stafi ' , and to the whole-hearted support it received from the student body in the early davs of its existence. Encouraged as it was by the one hundred per cent subscription of the Class of ' 22, and by the creditable work of its members who were on its staff, the Heights started with a bound, and is now recognized by all as the classiest collegiate column in the country. Early in October, Boston College received the great distinction of hoiim iiii: the beloved and scholarly Cardinal Mercier, and our own alumnus. Cardinal O ' Connell. It was indeed a remarkable day in the annals of Boston College. Under the masterful hand of Major Cavanaugh, the football season was a glorious success. Numbered among the conquered teams were such wonderful football machines as Yale, Georgetown and Holy Cross. The hand of the Class of ' 22 was a vital factor in turning the tide of victory towards our Alma Mater. Jim Doyle, Phil Corrigan, Jack Heaphy, George Kelley, Ted Madden and ■ ' Bill Kelliher were the leaders of our class who were instrumental in brincing the Eagle of Victory to the Heights. Another member of our class who brought the Maroon and old Gold liclorc the eyes of the sporting world was our great ruimer, Jake Driscoll. By winiiiMg the Gaston Cup presented by Colonel Gaston of Boston, in a special (lOd-yard race, Big Jake broke the world ' s indoor record for the distance, which record was formerly held by Ted Meredith. But the energies of the class were not all devoted to studies and athletics. Many eloquent and fiery sessions were held in the room of the Marquette Debating Society. Under the leadership of Mr. Henry Foley in the first term, and Mr. Frank Magennis in the second term, the Marquette advanced to the prominent position Page twenty