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HE seven I -lift li anniversary of tlie founding of Boston College is a fitting time, indeed, to iooiv hack into the past and recall for a moment those men who have so unselfishly and painstakingly guided the College to the lofty position it now occupies. To the untiring efforts of the Rev. John McElroy, S.J., Boston College owes its foundation. Under the Rev. John Bapst. S.J., the first President, the original cur- riculum included classical languages, poetry, and rhetoric — an extremely light load in the opinion of us overburdened lads of 1938. During the presidency of Father Robert Fulton a course in philosophy was added — and it ' s still here — , and in 1879, English, sciences, and modern languages were introduced. Father Fulton, a cultured southern gentleman and literateur of repute, was known to all for his sparkling wit and his ability as an organizer. During the succeeding years the growth of the college was healthy, yet slow. However, with the presidency of Rev. Thomas I. Gasson, S.J.. who will be remem- bered by older Bostonians for his lectures at the Boston Public Library, an era of
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expansion began and plans were drawn up with twenty-six Gothic gems dotting the Heights. The Class of 1913 will well remember its professor in the Classics. Father Ignatius W. Cox. w ho is a well-known lecturer and writer. The Rev. Matthew L. Fortier, S.J.. also of the faculty of 1913. conducted the first evening classes at Boston College. Father Peter Cusick used to tell the boys of 1913 much about star-gazing, for pur- poses of astronomy, no doubt. The administrations of Father Devlin and Father Dolan saw the completion of the Science Hall and the Library. The Rev. Louis J. Gallagher, who has been a source of inspiration to all who have known him, perfected the plan for the opening of the School of Social ork. An introduction to Rev. Francis X. Doyle, S. J., would be superfluous, for this was accomplished in our Freshman year by a book entitled Defense of the Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael J. Ahern. S.J., is most familiar to all New Englanders for his Sunday radio broadcasts. The much-feared electric chair of Father Jones I. Corrigan, S.J.. an outstanding sociologist of his day, will never be forgotten by Boston College men. Of the Rev. Patrick J. McHugh, former Dean of Boston College, very little can be said here that will add to the praises justly heaped upon him. Father McHugh. a man ' s man if there ever was one, can never be effaced from the memory of those who had the privilege of knowing him. -.1 i , -00- 1 m :..:,.,::,;.:;,;;| . •rsi Qe mwm.
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