Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 292 of the 1948 volume:

cousm v 1948  . ■ ' Dedications To t-U ck a.: s e 1c bL Ul «Jt .. To Reverend Edivard J. Sullivan, S.J. we of the senior class dedicate this Sub Turri; Because we admire him for his patience, kind- ness, tact and affability; Because we esteem him as friend, counsellor and priest. FOREWORD In pre-war days when classes were normal, the Sub Turri served as a pictorial chronicle of the activities of the graduating class during its four years of college life. In our class, however, there are relatively few who have spent four consecutive years at the Heights. Consequently there is scarcely a man in the class who knows each of his fellow seniors as intimately as he would have had not his college career been interrupted. If this volume can be of assistance in pro- moting a feeling of greater solidarity and a wider sphere of acquaintance, then we shall feel that our efforts have fructified. James F. Costello, Editor-in-chief CONTENTS mttw A (ZlWQ l ZJ ttOZSL L 5 LCS uJvzs Hail! Alma Mater, Thy praise we sing. ife S Fondly Thy memory ' Round our hearts still clings. Guide of our youth, Through Thee we shall prevail. m - Hail! Alma Mater, i? 8 « £,- l4 «WW « Htf 7 A H « . ' • • 14W (Oli - C- ssf s - e- s £ m Vr w« y y T -ue- -O - • i y — - £ £ _ y. Jl _ V _ • £ „ w « — t-fi £ - _ L C u -t -C V , « -V Z ' Very Rev. William L. Kelleher, S. J. President of Boston College 3k ' ' ■ ■ ■  , i mm a. HMHf m --- : ii Rev. Stephen A. Mulcahy De 7« o College of Arts and Sciences Message to the Graduates: Never perhaps in the history of this country has there been a greater need of a well-instructed and articulate body politic than there is at the present time. The general public is responding to the challenge and is daily growing more in- terested and better equipped than ever before to exercise an intelligent participation in its civic duties. It no longer is content to sit at home and let its representatives in local, state or national government form its opinions. It rather tends to for- mulate the policy of its representatives. That it may do so wisely and well it needs direction and such direction as you can give as a result of your solid education, your healthy attitude, your uncompromising spirit with the forces of evil. To you much has been given and of you much will be expected in the protection of the home, the state and the Church. Rev. James J. Kelly Dean of Co lege Business Adm. Gentlemen of the Class of 1948: As your student days at Boston College pass into history, we of your Faculty sincerely regret that our period of daily companionship with you has ended — But we are glad, too, be- cause of your achievement and because we see the broad horizon of Boston College becoming more extensive and more glorious as you, her sons, deploy in specific fields of action. During your undergraduate days you have borrowed assiduously from the rich patrimony of past scholarship, you have developed constantly the discipline of subjecting self to the refining influ- ence that comes from daily communion with the revealed truths of God and the best thought of man — and doing this, you have conquered the vestiges of personal pettiness and vanity, you have possessed the spiritual values of life. Give generously of that which you have received. Re- member always that the greatness of your College and your own real success will be measured by the greatness of your service to the people of your State, your Nation, your World and your God. Rev. Patrick H. Collins, S. J. Assistant Dean — College of Business Administration Rev. Francis B. McManus, S. J. Dean of Men — College of Business Administration Rev. John P. Foley, S. J. Dean of Freshmen and Sophomores College of Arts and Sciences Rev. John E. Welch, S. J. Student Counsellor- College, of Arts and- Sciences Rnv. Thomas J. Fay, S. J. Student Counsellor College of Business Administration Rev. James F. Moynihan, S. J. Student Guidance Officer Dr. Edward Azuola, Ph. D. Associate Prof, of Spanish Franz X. Balling, Ph. D. Prof, of Economics Rev. Joseph L. Barrett, S. J. M. S. Asst. Prof, of Chemistry Andre G. de Beauvivier, A. M. Associate Prof, of French Rev. John L. Bonn, S. J. A. M. Associate Prof, of the Classics Joseph E. Boothroyd, A. M. Instructor in History Paul A. Boulanger, Ph. D. Chairman of German Dept. John Brennen Jr., M. B. A. Instructor in Industrial Management Godfrey E. Briefs, M. A. Instructor in Economics Frederick T. Bryan, M. B. A. Associate Prof, of Marketing Richard L. Buckley, A. B. Instructor in History Rev. James L. Burke, Ph. D. Chairman of History Dept. Vincent M. Burns, A. B. Instructor in the Classics Rev. Thomas P. Butler, S. J. Ph. D. Professor of Chemistry John F. Byrnes, M. A. Associate Professor of Management Robert J. Cahill, A. M. Instructor in German A. Kenneth Carey, A. B., L. L. B Associate Professor of Business Law William A. Carjto, B. S. Instructor in Mathematics Rev. William V. Casey, S. J., S. T. L. Instructor in Religion Thomas A. Chadeourne, A. M. Assistant Professor of Economics Thomas J. Cicchino, M. B. A. Instructor in Finance and Industrial Management Thomas J. Colbert, Jr., A. M. Instructor in Mathematics Rev. Terence L. Connolly, S. J., Ph. D. Librarian John C. Conway, M. A. Assistant Professor of French Rev. Charles G. Crowley, S. J., M. S. Instructor in Physics Re v. James J. Devlin, S. J., A. M. Associate Professor of Physics James J. Doherty, A. M. Instructor in History Rev. Joseph G. Doherty, S. J., A. M. Assistant Prof, of Religion George P. Donaldson, M. B. A. Director of Vocational Guidance Rev. John Donoghue, S. J., M. A. Instructor in Religion Rev. Edward T. Douglas, S. J., A. M. Professor of Religion Dr. Harry M. Doyle, Ph. D. Associate Prof, of Govt. John H. Doyle, A. B. Instructor in Economics John J. Drummfy, M. B. A., L. L. B., C. P. A. Chairman of Accounting Dept. Rev. Alexander G. Duncan, S. ].. Ph. D. Associate Professor of Psychology Rev. David R. Dunigan, S. J., Ph. D. Chairman of Education Dept. Rev. Anthony J. Eiardi, S. J., M. S. Ass slant Professor of Mathematics Bernard P. Farrager, A. M. Instructor in English Rev. Thomas B. Feeney, S. J., M. A. Assistant Professor of English and French Joseph Figurito, A. B. Assistant Instructor in French Rev. Francis Flaherty, S. ., Ph. D. Professor of Psychology Rev. Thomas F. Fleming, A. M. Instructor in Government William J. Flynn, M. Ed. Instructor in Mathematics Rev. Ernest B. Foley, S. J., A. M. Chairman of Economic Dept. Phillip F. Garrity, L. L. Instructor in Economics Rev. James F. Geary, S. J., A. M. Assistant Professor of History Rev. Martin P. Harney, S. J., M. A. Professor of History Vincent A. Harrington, M. A. Instructor in Accounting Weston M. Jenks, A. B. Assistant Instructor in English James J. Kiely. A. M. Instructor in English Rev. Harold C. Kirley, S. J., S. T. L. Asst. Prof, of History Joseph F. Krebs, A. B. Instructor in Mathematics Archille J. Laferriere, A. B. Instructor in Mathematics Rev. George Lawi.or, S. J., M. S. Instructor in Biology Robert J. LeBlanc, A. I Instructor in Mathematics Rev. William J. Leonard, S. J., M. A. Asst. Professor of English Theodore J. Liard, Jr., B. Ed. Instructor in Geography Clarence E. Long, A. M. Asst. Prof, of English Rev. Francis E. Low, S. J., Ph. D. Professor of Philosophy Rev. John A. McCarthy, S. J., S. T. L. Associate Prof, of Psychology Timothy E. McCarthy, Ph. D. Asst. Prof, of Chemistry Francis J. McDermott, A. M. Asst. Prof, of English Rev. Albert F. McGuinn, S. J., Ph. D. Chairman of Chemistry Dept. Rev. Joseph E. McInnis, S. J., S. T. L. Asst. Prof, of English Henry J. McMahon, A. M. Instructor in History Rev. Paul J. McManus, S. J. A. M. Asst. Prof, of German Rev. Paul S. McNulty, S. J., A. M. Instructor in the Classics Rev. Francis J. MacDonald, S. J., A. M. Associate Prof, of the Classics Paul M. Maginnity, Ph. D. Asst. Prof, of Chemistry Fakhri B. Maluf, Ph. D. Asst. Prof, of Philosophy Rev. John E. Murphy, S. J., Ph. D. Chairman of Gaelic Dept. Rev. John J. Murphy, S. J., Ph. D. Professor of Ethics Dr. John F. Norton, A. M. Associate Prof, of the Classics Rev. John A. O ' Brien. S. J., Ph. D. Chairman of Philosophy Dept. Rev. John A. O ' Cali.aghan, S. Ph. D. Chairman of English Dept. Dr. David C. O ' Donnell, Ph. D. Professor of Chemistry Stephen T. Petery, M. S. Asst. Prof, of Economics Richard E. Potocki, A. M. Instructor in French Rev. Joseph F. Quane, S. J., M. A. Asst. Prof, of Philosophy Rev. Oswald A. Rheinhalter, S. J., A. M. Chairman of the Classics Dept. ife John M. O ' Laughlin, A. B. Assistant Librarian Paul D. Pasquine, M. S. Instructor in Mathematics Rev. James W. Ring, S. T. L. Asst. Prof, of Physics John J. Ryan, A. B. Asst. Prof, of English Jacob A. Santamaria, A. M. Instructor in Romance Languages Rev. Richard G. Shea, S. J., S. T. L Asst. Prof, of Philosophy John Shork, M. S. Asst. Prof, of Physic Rev. George F. Smith, S. J., Ph. D. Asst. Prof, of Romance Languages Rev. James D. Sullivan, S. J., S. T. L. Asst. Prof, of Ethics Rev. John A. Tobin, S. J., Ph. D. Chairman of Physics Depl. James R. Walsh, A. B. Asst. Instructor in Mathematics Donald J. White, A. M. Instructor in Economics Frederick E. White, Ph. D. Professor of Physics Raymond A. Wiley, A. M. Instructor in German Rev. Francis X. Wilkie, S. J., M. S. Chairman of Biology Dept. Harold A. Zager, M. S. Associate Professor of Mathematics (ZJiyUJJl Senior Class Officers One of the obvious things that you expect of any history is that it begin in the beginning. You would not tolerate a history of the Civil War that began, say, with the battle of Chancellorsville. The rup- turous opening would startle you and you would say, Here now, this isn ' t right. Let ' s go back a bit and get the facts. This is history and the ' in media res ' doesn ' t apply here. Let ' s go back at least as far as the Lincoln-Douglass debates; and you would be right. This is the history of the class of ' 48 and you are concerned with it in a warm, intimate way that is different from your concern with any other history. It is your history and you have a right to expect cer- tain things of it. Certainly you want it to begin at the beginning. All right — so we begin at the begin- ning. But where? In the first place, Mr. Class of 1948, you are a difficult guy to pin down. When did you first come to B. C. ? Normally it should have been in September, 1944, but you and I know better than that. Only a comparatively small percentage of the class actually began their college career then. These have not been normal times, and your college career has not been of the normal four year pattern. If you belong with the majority of the class, then it has taken you five, six, seven, maybe eight years to get that precious degree. That sounds bad, doesn ' t it? But, no, you have been an average student, in some instances better perhaps. It is only that you were interrupted. There was a war and you thought that you had better take care of that first. It was as simple as that, or seems to have been now that you look back. When you came home, you found your books where you had left them. Nobody had to tell you that the Tower was still there. You knew. When you were home a week, a month, two months even, you woke up one morning feeling different, more peaceful, more free than you had felt in years. You knew then that for you at last the war was over. The smell of it was gone. You decided to climb the Heights and see what you could do about weaving yourself back into the only pattern you cared about. Before you realized fully what had happened you were back. Nothing had really changed much and you were glad. Only once you had been tagged ' 44, ' 45 or ' 46 and now they told you that you belonged to the class of ' 48. You knitted your brow a little, subtracting and worrying about the difference of the years. Presently, however, you found yourself lost in the pleasant succession of classes, bluebooks, football games, dances, debates, and after a time it did not seem strange to you that you were class of ' 48. You stopped worrying about it. You recognized other fellows and felt uneasy about them until you could remember their names. They renewed acquaintance- ships and you found that they had stopped worrying about the missing years also. That made you feel better. You shook hands with them and averred that it was good to be back, good to see each other again, and about this other thing — well, you agreed to forget about it. Let it go , you said to each other and you strained for something brighter and fresher, but finally settled for No use crying over spilt milk. Physically the class of ' 48 began one day in September, 1944 when approximately thirty of its members registered for the first time at Boston College. The history of, the class begins, quite natur- ally as far as these thirty men are concerned, with that day. There had been a February, 1944 freshmen class, numerically smaller than the September class, and if you are one of this group then the history of the class of ' 48 begins for you in February, 1944. Actually, however, the class of ' 48 would normally have begun in September, 1944 and we will consider this as the date when the class began existence as a physical unit. But maybe you were one of the two hundred members who joined the class at a later date: February, 1945, September, 1945, February, 1946, September, 1946? What of that? When does the history of the class begin for you? Perhaps you were thousands of miles away from B. C. in September, 1944. You may have been help- ing to make an entirely different kind of history on Saipan in July 1944, and were moving hard toward Guam and Tinian. If so, you could hardly have been home by September. The process of separation did not work that rapidly. Or it may be that in September 1944 you were being made ready for the invasion of Luzon, or sweeping your way through France with A Victory Parade Through France Patton. In any of these instances the course and the fortunes of war determined when you were to come back to B. C. even as they had determined when and at what point of your college career you were to leave it. If you are one of these two hundred men we will presume that your college career began in Septembet 1941. It is a date that goes back far enough for most. Men like Joe McNally and John Sullivan who started at B. C. in September, 1944 were learning then that Gaul was divided into three parts, but we will forget that for the moment, promising to come back to the history of the class as a physical unit later. Sept. 1941 . . . You will remember that it was a golden autumn of false hopes. You recall vaguely that as you struggled through your first months of college Latin (dismally disappointed that it was the inevitable Cicero) or wrestled with trigonometry or the making of Europe that your professors looked at you a little sadly. You did not realize that was the way they were looking at you, not then you didn ' t. You only saw it clearly when you looked back. They knew all the time of course, and it was not an easy time for them, not by a long shot. They had their doubts, if they were teaching the Classics, as to the efficacy of Greek and Latin, Paradise Lost or Le Cid against the fatal spit-spattering of machine guns and the dull, throb- bing devastation of long-range artillery. They had so little time, so much to do, somehow it did not seem at all possible. The professors of Physics and Chem- istry and Mathematics had no doubts. They knew that theirs were the studies of war and, although they may not have liked thinking in this vein, they could not help being impressed. Their shoulders straightened ever so imperceptibly and they walked with more assurance. They knew that upon them had devolved the burden of the immediate task. You remember, now that you look back, that you were not too worried that Fall. You were taking that first semester pretty seriously. You had heard all sorts of rumors about treacherous mid-years and you had feverishly resolved not to be found wanting. Besides, there were brave words on the radio and in the press, and it was all so far away anyway. It hap- pened of course. When you went to classes on the morning of December 8, 1941, you were surprised. You had expected black crepes on the walls, but in- stead you found the atmosphere miraculously cleared. The sword was no longer hanging overhead; it was in the hand. The attitude was not Quoi, Quoi , it was O Kay, so it ' s come, now what are we going to do about it. Fall chilled slowly into Winter, and Spring came fast and with it the announcement of the new accel- erated program. You took your girl to the Dramatic Society ' s production of Uncle loin ' s Cabin. You still went to dances, and on long drives. Gasoline ration- ing did not come into effect until May — and you put your nickels into juke boxes and listened to 1 Don ' t Want to Walk Without You, ' ' Deep in the Heart of Texas, ' and ' Blues in the Night ' . On the surface it was all the same, but underneath it was different. You knew that; you were not kidding your- self about a thing. You still argued about Functionalism. Eric Gill and Lee Bowen against U. S. Steel and General Motors. You went to the Stylus ' book fair of Catholic authors. You took hurried finals in April and came back in May as a sophomore. By this time if you weren ' t drafted, you were sniffing around at the var- ious reserve corps. You looked them over and they looked you over. They made no promises. You might finish school, then again you might not. There was a war on. You understood. Finally you passed a physical and were sworn in. One day followed another. You filled blue book after blue book and waited. In the Fall that followed a short summer there was a great football team to watch. There was Ed Doherty, Gil Bouley and scores that looked like pari r mutual returns. You stuck out your chest and made wise Friday night predictions. You offered all be- littlers twenty to one on the Holy Cross game and that Saturday afternoon you perspired freely in the stands and thanked your patron saints that you had had no takers. The greatest team on earth disinter- grated before your eyes, and you could not understand it. You left the park exchanging dark comments with friends about the war, a world gone crazy and what could one expect anyway. Shortly after this you left school. You were drafted, or you were called into active duty, or you enlisted. Perhaps you had finished your sophomore year; maybe you had not been that lucky. Anyway it did not matter very much. It did not matter be- cause nothing seemed real anymore. You stood in long lines and had a difficult time convincing your- self that you were really you. Finally you were convinced, and then the life that you had left behind, the good life, did not seem real. You found it diffi- cult to remember at times, and at other times you found that it was easier if you did not remember. You made new friends. You trained nerves, muscles and faculties that you had never known you possessed. You acted and reacted in ways that surprised you, that you had not thought possible. And you became a new man — Almost. You became a new man, but not quite. When you came home from the service and the tired dull feeling passed away, you became yourself again. You found that you wanted the same things that you had wanted when you left home. Your values had not changed very much. So you came back to B. C. But when did you come back? The answer un- fortunately cannot be found in these pages. Were it to be found here, the history of the class of ' 48 would necessarily be interwoven with the personal individ- ual histories of at least two hundred men. It would not be a short history. It would fill volumes. From this point this journal will follow the class from September, 1944 to the present. You will have to co-operate a little yourself, fellow. When you come to the place in the journal where you came back, well just step right in . . . In September, 1944 the Jesuits were living in St. Mary ' s for the first time in two years, the Army having been quartered there during the long months of A.S.T.P. The school was in the worst financial state in its history and the Alumni generously an- swered Fr. Murphy ' s plea for funds with which to sustain the school for the duration of the war. The entire student body could sit in the cafeteria without feeling in the least crowded and every day brought its share of new uniformed visitors. The Heights fea- tured stories about B. C. men in the service, and if you were a new student, it was disconcerting and you griped about it and said, with some justification, that you wanted to read a news organ and not a history periodical. Al Smith died and the nation mourned him in posthumous appreciation. Wendell Wilkie followed him in a matter of days and editorial writers all over the nation were busy drawing com- parisons. Richard J. Cushing became bishop-elect, and Fr. Low led the retreat for the whole school. Fr. Low spent much time on Communism and emphasized the fact that this generation would have to fight it if it wanted to live and rear its children in a free world. Fr. Low could not possibly have forseen how especial- ly important his words were to be to the class of ' 48. Or could he have? The class had its first dance in Longwood Towers. ' Don ' t Fence Me In ' was the tune most whistled on the campus as the fall deepened into winter and ' Laura ' was the must picture of the season. Roosevelt spoke on the radio, and the students gath- ered in groups and commented sadly on how tired the greatest voice in radio sounded. Fr. Connolly ' s book on Francis Thompson came out at Christmas- time and Margaret Webster and Zorina were receiv- ing the plaudits of the critics for ' The Tempest ' . ' Rum and Coca-Cola ' was dinning the ears of a long- suffering public and making it forget, so the liquor dealers thought wishfully, that there was a shortage of good American rye and bourbon. Extra-curricular activities began to re-appear on the Campus. The French Academy met for the first time in two years and another war casualty, The Humanities, was published in February, 1945. Its first edition since 1943, it was a source of gratification to know that Fr. Rheinhalter was once again at the helm. Fr. Bonn was still in the Navy and conse- quently the Dramatic Society was still down for the count. The Stylus optimistically announced in the early part of the school year that it would make its first appearance in November, and after several post- ponements it finally overcame the insurmountable difficulties of war shortages and a dearth of writers, and reached the stands in April. Roosevelt died on April 12, and no matter where you were you thought of home, and how strange it was that he should die when the earth was begin- ning to live again. Whether you had been with him or dead set against him, you remembered the cocked head and the jaunty grin and you tried to cough away the constriction in your throat. An era had passed. The Germans capitulated in May, and during the summer Japan followed but not until the whole world learned two words that were the worst yet in a long history of horror — atom bomb. Another September, and a new rector. Fr. Kelleher succeeded the six year tenure of Fr. Murphy. The enrollment had jumped to over six hundred and several new professors were added to the faculty. B. C. fared poorly in its first year of formal football since ' 42 and the season ended with a crushing defeat at the hands of Holy Cross. During the season Lt. Commander Denny Myers was tendered a reception at the Hotel Kenmore and B. C ' ers looked forward wistfully to another season and a new hope. After the Christmas holidays the enrollment had swelled to over a thousand students, and Denny Myers was on hand for spring practice. Slowly but surely the school was coming back to its own. By the beginning of the summer both the faculty and the student body could look forward to the next September with con- fidence. A new and greater B. C. was just over the horizon; bareiy visible, true, but not beyond the reach of good, honest effort. Perhaps by next September you would be home from the service and back on the Heights. Or had you already come back? . . . You did not have to be on the campus long before you noticed the changes. They were not exactly the subtle kind. An enrollment of 2811 was a big jump even by pre-war standards, and following as closely as it did on an all time low in enrollment it was a leap that necessitated radical innovations. The school was suffering from growing pains and during the summer three new dormitories and classroom buildings were erected to alleviate the shock and pre- vent premature death. The buildings, temporary in nature, saved the day and much credit is to be given to the Authorities for the way they met the crisis with speed and decision. Boston College was bursting at the seams with a total enrollment of 6157 in all its schools. Even after the first two or three months you were surprised at the infrequency of familiar faces as you walked i Father Bonn Tells a Story about the campus. You missed Drs. Pick and Bowen and wondered about Functionalism and what had happened to it. Once the subject of endless, enthusias- tic debates, it was no longer discussed — not even by the old timers. You felt a little sad about this. An old friend had died, you felt, and you had not been present at the obsequies. There were familiar faces, of course. Malachy was still walking the beat, Eddie was still in the book store and Fr. Foley, you noticed gratefully, had come back again as freshman dean. Fr. Bonn was back and as a result you expected stellar productions from the revitalized Dramatic Society. Before the year was out your highest expectations were realized in Othello ' and ' The Works ' . Frs. J. F. Murphy, O ' Brien, Duncan and O ' Callaghan were on hand and you noticed with a pang that they had not changed much and you were grateful for this too. Occasionally you ran into Mr. Norton and he responded to your greeting as if he remembered you, but you knew he didn ' t and you did not expect him to anyway. It had been years since you had been a freshman and they had not been empty years. Denny Myer ' s eleven was the question mark in everybody ' s mind and in the excitement of the football season you almost forgot that Philosophy orals had come back from wartime hiding and were here to stay. The team, though it did not live up to the predictions of sportcasters, played consistently good ball. There were women on the campus now. The Boston College School of Nursing was established at the request of Archbishop Cushing. At first you were not sure how you felt about this, but after a while you took it in stride along with all the other changes. The post-war trend showed itself strongly in the fact that Science students outnumbered A. B. ' s three to one. Chappy Arnold played for the first victory dance of the season, a certain indication of success for all future social forays. The tennis team and yacht club opened their seasons and in general there was a strong tendency in the direction of re- vival of all clubs and sports that had been such a vital part of pre-war college life. A new cafeteria was opened in Cardinal O ' Con- nell Hall and to some extent this alleviated the stockyard-like jam in the under tower cafeteria. Tom O ' Connor ' s cartoons were becoming increasingly popular and his deft lampooning of a school outgrow- ing its accoutrements more rapidly then they could be made found high praise from student body and faculty alike. The Stylus won the National All Cath- olic Rating for its high standards of Catholic writing. The National Student Organization with two hun- dred fifty colleges participating, met in Chicago and Boston College was astutely represented by Cornelius Scanlon and John Flynn. When you came back after the Christmas holi- days you found that the enrollment had increased by 540 and had now reached the new high of 34l4. So you made certain mental adjustments, took a deep breath, and began walking sideways. Dan Sullivan took over as editor-in-chief of the Heights and Leo Linehan became Prefect of Sodality. The Junior Prom was held with pre-war splendor at the Copley Plaza ballroom and twelve B. C. men were named to Who ' s Who; Ralph Robertson, John Loscosco, John Mc- Auliffe, John Connolly, Tom Moran, Frederick Leonard, Edward Jennings, Jr., Charles Thomas, Paul J. Ryder, Gene Nash, Harold Roberts and Ed Flaherty. Fr. Feeney ' s When the Wind Blows ' was named The Catholic Book of the Month, Neil Scanlon was elected Vice-President of N. F. C. C. S. at the annual meeting held in Boston, and the Dean ' s List for the first semester hit an all time record of 529 successfuls. In March a committee was elected to draw up a constitution for the long sought student council. As the year drew to a close the Dramatic Society scored again with a stirring production of ' Alcestis ' , featuring an all Frosh cast. John Spellman was elected editor of the Stylus and Duffy and O ' Neil were popular choices for the co-editorship of the 1947-48 Heights. This then was your first full year back at college and the one you will remember perhaps as your hap- piest. It was a year of pulling together the threads of your life, a year of becoming or re-becoming. The forces that had lain dormant in you during the grey years of war were again coming sharply into focus. It had not been an easy year. The blue-book habit, and the habits of reference work and early morning study- ing had not been picked up again without effort. It had not been like swimming. You found that you had to learn all over again, and your first strokes had not been the surest. But you had learned and in the learn- ing you had acquired strength and confidence . . . and a new awareness of yourself. When finals were over you breathed easily. The vacation was welcome but you found that you were not anxious to prolong it. You had lost time, too much time perhaps, and thinking about this scared you a little. You found yourself looking forward to September and the new school year. The senior year opened officially with the Mass of the Holy Ghost. Fr. Kelleher celebrated the Mass and you stood on the lawn and listened to Fr. Bonn give breath and life to a beautiful idea. It was a new idea, at least you had never heard it before. It was about the working men of the world united in their work and spirit, and in their hea rts, in the common Sacrifice of Jesus in the Mass. And it made you sad, and angry too, when you thought that half the world was working fiendishly against such an idea. The days rushed quickly toward December and you found yourself wrapped up in so many things that you scarcely noticed the swift succession of the weeks. There were two theses in Natural Theology and one in Fundamental Psychology that gave you some rough hours, and then there was the Building Fund Drive. You never intended to be a Salesman, but the new building for The Business School was number one on a long list of musts, so you pitched in and did your best. Al Capp lent his humor and talents to one of the rallies and Esther Williams earned the affection and gratitude of many B. C ' ers and one in particular, by being gracious and beautiful in her assistance to the cause. John Best was elected senior president and Behind the Dance — a Plan Charles McGuerty vice-president. Jim Costello was appointed Sub Turri editor, and wherever and when- ever there was a dance to be held Nick Palumbo could be found lending his zeal and social know how. The football team fought through a tough schedule and a discouraging series of bad breaks only to be rewarded at the end of a hard season with the in- evitable Holy Cross upset. John Furey was elected Captain to succeed Angie Nicketakis. The choice met with unanimous approval. The Bloodmobile came to the Heights and found the response more than gener- ous. The Dramatic Society, following the lead of the school as a whole, was the first extra-curricular activity to go co-ed. As Ken Carpenter used to say, — another conspicuous first. Fr. James L. Burke was named faculty director of the new student council that was to be elected in late Spring. By the time second semester rolled around the Dramatic Society had produced two smash successes in ' Golden Boy ' and ' Romeo and Juliet ' ; Bob Costello led his yacht club to victory, and the Cross and Crown was busy making plans for the Sanroma concert. The Stylus announced the Myles Connolly Competition, and an inspired hockey team had won the Sands Trophy and had entered the national tournament. The Aquinas Circle was using Plato ' s Republic as a basis for general discussion under the capable guid- ance of Fr. O ' Brien. And winter was softly melting into Spring, and before you knew it you were writing your measurements for your cap and gown on a little white pad. With a start you realized the, the day was closer than you had thought. The year is almost over. Already there is talk of another war and universal military training and the reorganization of the draft board are forseen as almost certainties. You cannot help but reflect that the atmosphere is charged with the same tensions that pervaded the months preceding Pearl Harbor. You have no illusions about the future. The grind uphill is a tough one and you know it. But that is not all you know. You know, for sure, that the top of the hill cannot be reached by compromising Truth with Error. There cannot be any wedding of the two. And you know also that Boston College has given you more than a degree ... it has given you the Truth. No matter where you go, no matter what you may do, that Truth is your most precious heritage. {Mario A. Ablondi, A. B. 11 Cypress St., Framingham, Mass. Biology Pre-Med Seminar 4. Frank W. Akstin, A. B. 11 Burton St., Brockton, Mass. Sociology Sodality 1, 2. Proud possessor of coveted (!) first seat, first row in many classes — this might cause tension for anyone but Mario — he doesn ' t believe in worrying ... A good dancer — Raymar style . . . Gay blade and fancy dresser — tending toward loafer jackets and other casual wear ... A product of the Shanahan Regime . . . Wants to be a doctor — an operator even now — thought not in medical sense. Brockton Frank . . . tall, handsome, ex-gridder . . . quite the dresser . . . Kept occupied summers at Nan- tasket Beach ... A social light in his own right . . . ' tis said that he jaunts to Chicago to rendezvous with Windy City Kitty from Kansas City . . . Quiet in class but blooms when with gang . . . Class beetle in Special Ethics ... by seat position, not through choice . . . and Father Shortell is still looking for those absentee slips! John F. Best, A. B. 25 Idaho St., Dorchester, Mass. Biology Sodality 1, Pre-Med Seminar 4, Senior Class President, Who ' s Who in American Universities and Col- leges, A. A. Dance Committees, Senior Prom Committee, Ring Com- mittee, Sub Turri Dance Committee. Harry R. Barker Jr., B. S. 26 Garrison Rd., Wellesley, Mass. Physics Unassuming, calm Harry — one of the physics genii — can make his slide rule converse — makes sense out of all those complicated formulae . . . Likes to pass the time of day with members of the A.C. club . . . Sports enthusiast — takes the wins and losses seriously . . . Good friend of Mario A. . . . Always seems to be busy doing something — loves those twixt-class arguments with the gang. King of the Commons Room . . . one of the sparkplugs of the senior class . . . persistent and constant student . . . sabotaged Father O ' Brien ' s philosophy classes by his speeches ... in spite of his success he is modest and retiring . . . can blush like a Budweiser sign if the occasion demands it ... a potential pill peddler . . . bent on becoming a good doctor, he actually lives for medicine . . . his simple straightforward manner will win him friends anywhere. John P. Birtwcll, B. S. 59 Lakewood Rd., Newton Highlands, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Edward D. Black, B. S. 4 Belfort St., Dorchester, Mass. Chemistry Band 1, 2, Chemists Club 4, Execu- tive Committee 4, Pre Med Seminar, Radio Club 3, Intramural Baseball, Football 2, Dean ' s List 1, 2, 3. Birt — affable and keen of wit . . . Noted for gems of wisdom re market situations . . . Reserved in manner and speech . . . Displays consuming interest in business phases and operations, — emphasizing all progressive aspects . . . Teamed with Giblin and Rotondi in un- mooring moot questions . . . Exudes quiet jollity featur- ing compelling grin ... In his type lie B. C. hopes for continued sincere representative leaders in business world. Eddie . . . the mad chemist ' from Dorchester . . . vaca- tioned in Scotland, Norway, and England with the Naval Reserve last summer . . . candid camera fiend . . . likes his music soft and low . . . very sincere and down to earth . . . active participent in intramural sports . . . potential M.D. . . . professional guide around Shanghai . . . (and Chinatown) . . . has given every indication that he is admirably suited to achieve a posi- tion of prominence in the field of his choice. William H. Boodro, B. S. B. A. 201 Newtonville Ave., Newton, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, 2, Business Club 3, 4, Boston College Civilian Pilot Train- ing 1941-1942, Dean ' s List 3. Eugene L. Blackwell, B. S. 169 Amherst St., Roslindale, Mass. History Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Football Manager 1, 2, Aquinas Academy. Quiet, determined ... all brief and to the point . . . makes like Professor Ritter Continental in Cambridge the summer months . . . Scituate and Cohasset . . . questions and answers are the strong silent type . . . . . . every Saturday at the . . a beach worker during combs the sands between interesting work, we hear, Gene . . . plugging for a business career . . . his calm confident manner will make him an excellent executive. An old timer of the Business School . . . entered way back in the fall of 1940 . . . now a married member of our class . . . returned from the service with a lucky southern belle ... an outstanding accounting major . . . one of the few able to see eye to eye with Mr. Drummey . . . brilliant . . . conscientious . . . well groomed ... a bright future in store for him in the business world. James A. Boudreau, A. B. (Honors) 22 Lewis St., Newton, Mass. History and Government Cross and Crown, Sodality ,1 2, 3, 4, French Academy 2, 3, 4, World Relation League 4, Classical Acad- emy 2, Aquinas Circle 4, Dean ' s List 3. Qeorge E. Brown, B. S. 55 Chesnut St., Charlestown, Mass. Physics Jim is the strong, silent type — speaking softly but firmly — silence and quietude not due to responsibility of his wife and child — who constitute his major extra- curricular interest — nor to his voyage abroad in G.I. uniform — but rather to that great asset, a searching mind, plus a prudence that withholds his speech till he is sure of which he speaks . . . Ability in chosen field has been recognized by the authorities here on the Heights . . . Good luck throughout your grad studies (on Fellow- ship) , Jim, — and thereafter. In Charlestown, Bunker Hill shares the spotlight with our own George Brown — most cooperative and reli- able — ever a sharp dresser — the Einstein of our Physics section — George always knows the answers in class — often wonder if his high bowling scores are due to applied Physics — with a firm belief that your ac- complishments will tower above the famed Monument we bid adieu ' but not good bye. Timothy C. Buckley, A. B. 266 East Ninth St., South Boston, Mass. English Sodality 1, 2, Heights 1, Dean ' s List 3. . %}chard G. Brown, B. S. B. A. 46 N St., South Boston, Mass Marketing Lincolnesque Dick — ■ or Brownie (as you will) — ■ grins at appellation lace curtain Irish from South Boston pinned on him by quasi and sometimes friends ... A real hotshot Bruins fan — likes to see Eagles win too ... A Navy vet fortunate enought to spend V-J night in Boston ... Of B. C. ' s bravest — riding to P.O. Square daily with one O ' Brien ... A true Senior — ' passed all tests on Traveler, Post and Globe cross- word puzzles . . . And, finally — one grand guy. Urbane, quiet Tim — of the South Boston Buckleys . . . Loves baseball — no mean first-sacker in own right — though never participated formally with Eagle diamond gyrators . . . Contributed often and well to Heights . . . Has host of friends — they will stick because of Tim ' s enduring qualifications for friendship . . . Squired many a fortunate demoiselle to sundry B.C. proms . . . Has personality, drive, proven ability for salesmanship — his future field. William G. Burbine, B. S. 392 Bedford St., Whitman, Mass. Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, Chemists Club 3, 4, Laboratory Assistant in Physical Chemistry 4. Henry T. Burke Jr., B. S. 32 Cain Ave., East Weymouth, Mass. Chemistry Chemists Club 4, (Chairman) Teaching Assistant in Chemistry 4. Jake . . . one of the brains in the chem section . . . a plumber by trade . . . works for Burbine and Sons . . . the sons including Jake . . . total eight . . . always loaded with loose change ... his wife is a waitress at the Toll House . . . Jake must confiscate all tips . . . hard working and industrious ... a great guy to know even when the pipes are not leaking. Hank ' s last initial doomed him to conspicuous front seat in most classes . . . Boasts a louder college educa- tion than many of his peers — usually found busy-at- work in various labs . . . Easy-going — but gets things done — managed to make philosophy look easy — after a while . . . Breezy, companionable sort of a fellow — avid follower of Weymouth football fortunes . . . Proud owner of the latest model and make of car. Frederic L. Callahan, A. B. 8 Adams St., Charlestown, Mass English Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Stylus 2, 3, 4, Member of World Relations League 2, 3, 4, Dean ' s List 3. Charles W. Cahalane, A. B. 90 Glencoe St., Brighton, Mass English Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Though Charlie served time in a certain Jesuit institu- tion in Worcester, his return to B. C. shows a preval- ence of good taste . . . smiling . . . energetic . . . from Brighton ... he is already operating a limousine service ... a rabid sport enthusiast . . . especially of baseball ... a fine Catholic gentleman ... a credit to his Alma Mater wherever he may be in the future ... a person of untiring drive. A true lover of the great outdoors, football . . . and the Fine Arts — particularly enjoys music, — a pianist himself . . . enjoys writing essays, and has a penchant for good books . . . loyal to his friends, he radiates an unaffected good nature — nicknamed Red — inter- ested in current events, enjoys philosophical discussions and has a definite philosophic bent ... a good conver- sationalist . . . has wonderful sense of humor — a clean-cut gentleman. John C. Callahan, A. B. 449 Ash St., Brockton, Mass. History and Government Sodality 3. Matthew F. Carroll Jr., B. S. 19 Linwood Rd., Lynn, Mass. Social Science Sodality 1, 2, Spanish Academy 2. Father of the year . . . five little ones . . . has a working agreement with Denny Meyers ... to supply one back- field complete . . . and a cheerleader (female) . . . works full time at Bakers Chocolate . . . always writing last minute book reports . . . and getting good marks in them . . . loud arguments . . . painting, and children . . . ardent booster of the twenty-eight hour day . . . so that he can get four hours sleep a night. From distant Lynn comes this fun loving Social Scientist . . . deeply interested in the troubles of humanity . . . we depend on ' Matt ' to keep us informed on current events . . . inclined towards Politics, his high ideals and sincere concern for the welfare of others are sorely needed in that field . . . the present world is all too short of men of your calibre, Matt ' . Joseph A. Casanova, B. S. 16 Dayton St., Quincy, Mass. Education Thomas M. Carroll, B. S. B. A. 48 Saville St., Cambridge, Mass Accounting Sodality 1, 2, Sub Turn (Business Manager) Bowling Club 2, Manage- ment Club 2, Business Club 3, 4, Student Reptesentative fot Building Fund Dtive, Senior Prom Corn- Tom spells excellent student . . . loyal friend . . . perfect combination . . . ambition rewarded in results ... a flair for accounting . . . never perplexed by figures . . . Boundless enthusiasm and proficiencies . . . extends to extracurricular activities . . . amiable . . . cheerful . . . keen sense of being able to help . . . good advice always available ... A rabid fan of the Braves . . . one hope is that they win a pennant in the near future . . . whatever his goal in life . . . Tom will achieve it ... in a credit- able manner. Blond, carefree Joe — jester of the Social Science section — has few serious moments . . . Member of the Senior Lounge Choral Society ... As a Sophomore gave Mr. Gavin many a sleepless night . . . Good softball player — better bowler . . . The Library force never forgave him for drumming tunes on table while others immersed themselves in books . . . Likes to watch people ' s reactions on hearing his last name. %obert F. X. Casey, B. S. B. A. 2212 Centre St., West Roxbury, Mass Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Ski Club 3, 4, German Academy 1, 2, Marquette 1, Business Club 3, 4. Thomas J. Casey, B. S. B. A. 28 Hale St., Beverly, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Ski Club 3, Business Club 3, 4, Spanish Acad- emy 1, 2. Smile and the world smiles with you — if this saying is true Bob has much company . . . The rugged lad from West Roxbury is one of the Business School ' s prize possessions . . . While fond of sports in general, Bob is partial to skiing . . . Rumors reaching University Heights have it that he is quite the slope dope ' . . . Best wishes Bob for good ' schussing ' on the hills of success. Industrious and popular, Tom has a likeable personality and a fine sense of humor . . . President of the smoke fiends in the basement of the Museum, he is the curse of the janitors . . . the legal mind of the business school . . . has a keen sense of analysis ... a sports enthusiast . . . frequents the Commonwealth Country Club where he occasionally breaks a hundred . . . (the first nine). Howard D. Chhholm, B. S. 19 Whitman Rd„ West Quincy, Mass History Secretary Class 2, Sub Turri 4, Aquinas Circle 4. Francis J. Cassani, A. B. (Honors) 70 Fremont Ave., Chelsea, Mass. History and Government Easy going . . . affable . . . reminds us of Falstaff . . . Vice President of the B.C. Club of Chelsea ... a Henry Morgan fan from way back . . . chief claim to fame . . . the partial destruction of the chem lab . . . made Frank a big noise on the campus . . . relaxes by play- ing the piano . . . ardent student of governmental problems . . . one of Fr. Burke ' s finest . . . hopes to enter foreign service . . . unruffled approach to all problems ... we fail to see how Frank can miss. A congenial gentleman . . . scholarly in class . . . adds a personal interest to all his studies ... a friendly, inviting, conversationalist . . . high ideals . . . widely diversified interests . . . strong confident personality . . . quick, humorous wit ... a natural versatile athlete . . . our star behind die plate . . . ear marked for success . . . will handle it properly . . . leaves a host of friends . . . wishing him happy years ahead. Frederick G. Clancy, B. S. 77 Tremont St., Cambridge, Mass Education Sodality 1, 2, Glee Club 1, 2, Band 1, 2, Stylus 4, Spanish Academy 1, 2. Earl V. C arA, B. S. 9 Trescott St., Taunton, Mass. Biology Senior Class Representative, Sodality 1, 2, Pre-Med Seminar 1, 2, 3, 4, Aquinas Club 4, Building Fund 4, Football Dance Committee 4, Prom Committee 4, Who ' s Who in Am- erican Colleges and Universities. Sniff! Sniff! — Something burning? — A rope, perhaps? — Oh no, it ' s Fred ' s cigar — that ' s what he calls it . . . Stocky in build — ■ with wavy hair — his contagious laughter is stimulating to all who hear it . . . Genial, athletic, Fred is one of class Huskies . . . Avid pro- ponent of swing music — he swings those studies well also . . . Maturity, temperament, personality hint of well-rounded future that should be his. Came to us from Taunton . . . eagerly backed all class ambitions . . . the embodiment of college spirit can be observed from the school insignia on his suit coat to his unstinted support of the building fund drive . . . sincerity and loyalty have marked his college days . . . well liked . . . Earl manages a dignified reserve that belies his forceful drive ... his success will be due to his patient and laborious persistence. %obert A. Colbert, B. S. B. A. 86 Ossipee Rd., West Somerville, Mass Marketing ¥ ' fSF$ Edward A. Coen, B. S. 9 Elm St., Waltham, Mass Sociology Sodality 3, Heights 1, 2, (Society Editor 2) Sub Turri 4. Quiet, soft spoken personality . . . commands the friend- ship and respect of all . . . consistently a Dean ' s list man . . . plays the piano . . . distinct preference for jazz . . . former music critic for the Heights . . . always conservatively dressed . . . neat to the point of sharp- ness ... a baseball star . . . with clipping to prove it . . . thinks the Braves are the greatest . . . helped the boys out when checks were late A prewar business school man . . . possesses a vast business knowledge of the wholesale jewelry field . . . spends his summers at Manomet patrolling the coastal waters in his Winabout ... a serious determination coupled with stubborn aggresiveness ... a pleasant personality . . . complete sincerity . . . good judgment . . . should go far toward furthering the reputation of the B. C. graduate. %obert Collins, B. S 6 Parker Rd., Winchester, Mass. Chemistry Sodality 1, 1, Football 2, 4, German Academy 1, Track 3, 4. John P. Coneys Jr., B. S. 34 West St., Braintree, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, 3, Radio Club 3. Strong unswerving personality . . . serious persevering student . . . enjoys dancing, arguing philosophy, and running . . . works out under Jack Ryder . . . well-liked by his fellow students . . . not inclined to excessive verbosity . . . affable . . . unhurried . . . graduated from Winchester High School . . . looks to the life of a chemist . . . reads his chemistry text like others would read best sellers . . . enjoys all sports. A flash at math . . . with never a worry in the world . . . likes to tinker with radios . . . can ' t be rushed . . . does things systematically . . . wears a Bogat type hat . . . just whistle when you need him . . . possessed of an infectious laugh . . . aimiable, carefree . . . practically owns the South Postal ... an analytic mind . . . likes Fr. McCarthy ' s Psych class . . . aiming for a teaching career after grad school. Julio G. Contrada, B. S. B. A. 213 Endicott St., Boston, Mass Accounting Heights 1, 2, 3, 4, Stylus 4. ■ Timothy J. Connors, B. S. B. A. 124 Crescent Ave., Revere, Mass. Marketing Senior Class Representative, Sodality 1, 2, Sub Turri 4, Business Club 3, -t, Yacht Club 1, Ring Committee 3, Who ' s Who in American Col- leges and Universities. A Student activity is never complete without Tim . . . as the leading promoter ... an ardent follower of sports events . . . smooth on the dance floor . . . past master in the art of salesmanship ... he would have made a first class Yankee Trader . . . don ' t let his humorous talk deceive you . . . Tim ' s serious side is evident in class . . . may fortune ever reward and crown your efforts. An accounting major . . . one of Mr. Drummy ' s finest . . . quiet, efficient . . . member of Heights staff . . . an excellent golfer . . . shoots in low 80 ' s . . . spends summer as caddy master at Bretton Woods ... an ardent chess participant . . . has taken to bridge . . . always with a smile on his face and a good word for his class- mates . . . his favorite distinction . . . the difference between bookkeeping and accounting. John E. Corcoran, B. S. 30 Moulton St., Newton Lower Falls, Mass. Economics Hockey 4 (Co-Captain) . John M. Corcoran, B. S. 30 Cushing Ave., Dorchester, Mass. Mathematics Sub Turri 4, Aquinas Circle 4, Sodality 3, 4. Fighting co-captain of a great Eagle Hockey team . . . personally brought a championship Dartmouth team to its knees ... a consuming interest in sports ... an intelligent grasp of the abstract ... a quiet confident personality . . . steeped in sincerity and sur- rounded by a multitude of friends ... his lofty spirit and genuine good will promise him lasting success. Jack ... As he thinks in his heart, so it is . . . his most salient characteristic is that rare sincerity that has won for him such a deep respect among his friends . . . gifted with a fine mind, he never accepts any tenet until he sees a good reason ... no sacrifice too great to make for a friend ... a writer of unusually fine calibre . . . gets a bang out of little things . . . the type of person who was not easy to really know . . . but once known, not forgotten. Paul L. Costello, B. S. B. A. 3 Mason St., Winchester, Mass.. Marketing Bowling Club 3, Business Club 3, Yacht Club 3 4 i James F. Costello, A. B. 18 St. Peter St., Jamaica Plain, Mass Economics Sodality 2, 3, Dramatics 2, 3, Glee Club 2 (President) 3, 4, Yacht Club 2, 3, French Academy 2, 3 (Trea- surer), Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Dean ' s List 2, Classical Academy 2, Senior Prom Committee, Soloist for Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Sub Turri (Editor-in- chief) Well known for his unselfish devotion to the assistance of others . . . understanding . . . sincere . . . one of the best-liked, most respected seniors . . . more than charit- able with his time and talents . . . thrives on promotion and direction of extra curricular activities . . . inspira- tion to all who know him . . . remember the littered desk at the ' SUB TURRI ' ? . . . the pipe perpetually going out? . . . likely to exceed the popular concept of success . . . thanks for everything, Jim. Graduated from Cranwell Preparatory School, Lenox, Mass. . . . quiet . . . good-natured . . . generous . . . received a B. S. Degree from the Business School . . . Plans to enter Boston College Law School . . . happy- go-lucky . . . worries little, if at all . . . enjoys sailing, golf, skiing and sleeping on Crane ' s Beach, (Ipswich) . . . always ready with helpful hints in philosophy . . . one of the hardest workers in the recent Building Fund Drive . . . pleasing personality . . . quick to smile. %obert B. Costello, A. B. 43 Water St., Winchester, Mass En elish Sodality 3, 4, Stylus 1, 2 (Associate Editor) 3, 4, (Assistant Editor), Yacht Club 2, 3, 4, (Commodore) , Sub Turri Edmund J. Coughlin, A. B. 66 Cross St., Norwood, Mass. Sociology Band 1, 2, Economics Academy Aquinas Circle 4, Sub Turri. Laughing and spirited . . . very active in parish as well as college functions . . . has many and varied active interests . . . poetry, Gaelic Literature, a Passion Player ... a pre-war era ' 42 Heightsman from Winchester . . . Commodored Yacht Club . . . Fall winners of the New England Associate Championship Trophy . . . back- bone of student cheering section at football games and rallies . . . quick Irish wit . . . well liked by fellow students. Trumpeter extraordinary . . . hails from Norwood, Mass. ... an ardent admirer and staunch supporter of Little Caesar Petrillo . . . can be seen and heard demonstrat- ing his proficiency with the horn at various night-spots around Boston throughout the year . . . winning smile . thatch of unruly blonde hair . . . interesting con- versationalist, he numbers his friends by the hundreds . . . deeply concerned with industrial problems . . . eventually hopes to enter the labor management field . . . Great guy, Ed. Frank A. Crosby, A. B. 286 Grant St., Framingham, Mass Economics Sodality 1, 2, Marquette Debating 1. %obert W. Coughlin, B. S. 31 Parkside St., Springfield, Mass History and Governmen Sodality 1, 2, 3, Fulton 3, (Secre- tary) 4, (President) Marquette 1, 2 Always hustling ... a good worker . . . everything that is his is yours ... a stout fellow . . . literally as well as figuratively . . . with a grin and a good word for everyone . . . Vice President and founder of the B. C. Club of Greater Springfield . . . chief torch behind the football torch-light parades . . . one who brought school spirit back to B.C. ... a promising lawyer . . . eventually politics, we think. No relation to Bing ... yet he has a face as expressive as the crooner ' s . . . He is the idol of the fairer sex in and around Framingham ... a natural athlete . . . Frank ' s specialty is basketball . . . quiet and industrious . . . his unassuming manner makes him popular with the guys as well as the gals . . . one of those dependable fellows you can always count on ... a man ' s man in every respect. Jacob S. Crytzer, B. S. 2 Sagamore Lane, Hingham, Mass. Chemistry Chemists Club 4 %pbert E. Cunniff Jr., A. B. 402 Weston Rd., Wellesley, Mass Economics Sodality 1, 2, Humanities 1. Versatility is the name for him . . . Has a small work- shop — builds model boats and planes . . . Art a hobby — water colors, oils, pencil sketching — but good . . . Photography another hobby — has entered some of his better pictures in photography contests . . . Sherm is the member of a small band — plays the piano and guitar . . . Has a yen for architecture — designing small homes . . . Enjoys swimming, skating and skiing . . . All this — and he still had time to study and make most of us his friends. The Pipe . . . never without it ... we don ' t know what he smokes, but it is good ... a humorist in his own right . . . Bob ' s sarcasm reminds one of Fred Allen . . . hopes to enter business school ... a first nighter at every musical and opera . . . hasn ' t missed one in years . . . spends his spare time bowling . . . and looking through the smoke from his pipe at the Wellesley girls . . . they all look good that way, Bob. William H. Curley Jr., B. S. B. A. 72 Boundary Rd., Maiden, Mass Accounting Student Representative Senior Class, Sodality 4, Glee Club 1, World Relations League 3, 4 (Treasurer) , Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. ■ - €mest U. Cur ell i, B. S. 4354 Washington St., Roslindale, Mass Biology Sodality 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, German Academy 1, Pre-Med Sem- inar 1, Radio Club 1, Italian Acad- emy 1, 2, Vice President, Fencing Club 1. A little stage makeup should make him a natural for Faust ' s Mephistophles ... yet he is far too modest for such a venture . . . one of our most dependable dance attenders . . . takes lessons from no one in the art of terpsichore ... a fencing fan no less a la D ' Artagnan ... a former laboratory technician . . . Ernie plans to carry his studies into medicine Burma ' ' Bill Curley . . . may have had Yunan for destination in ' 44, but his sextant is now set for Public Accounting . . . one of Mr. Drummey ' s Think Masters . . . quite a social light as well . . . with a top rating on the Regis and Emmanuel guest lists ... a man who carries through any job he undertakes . . . Our best bet for the man of the year in 1958. £eonard A. Dalton, A. B. 16 Atlantic St., Winthtop, Mass Sociology Hugh F. Daly Jr., A. B. 22 Bradfield Ave. Sociology Roslindale, Mass Sodality 1, 2, Economics Academy 3, Aquinas Club 3, Intramural foot- ball, softball 2, 3. Ole chief Dalton . . . U. S. Coast Guard . . . the brain . . . the little man with the photographic mind . . . hailing from Winthrop . . . intends furthering his present studies in social work following graduation . . . the three musical B ' s rate on even keel with golf, basketball, baseball . . . cooperative, evenly-dispositioned lad who is ever ready with cheerful smile and good word for all . . . here ' s looking at you, Lennie. Conscientious, hard working student . . . model Catholic father . . . loves a lovely daughter . . . active Holy Name member . . . staunch defender of scholasticism . . . possessed with sharp wit edged with soft humor ... a spark in intramural sports ... a ready partner to good conversation ... a well-integrated personality insures his success in the field of social work . . . well-liked, and will be well remembered by all. John W. DePass, B. S. 53 Langdon Ave., Watertown, Mass. Mathematics Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 4, Sub Turri 4, Century Club. Michael J. Dc Cesare, B. S. B. A. 44 Winter St., Milford, Mass Accounting Treasurer, Junior Class, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross and Crown. Cooperative, able Mike — hails from Milford, and Mil- ford should hail him . . . Everybody has known die winning kindness of his smile and his proffered help when things need doin ' . . . Knows how to weigh problems and achieve the best solution — philosophic or otherwise . . . Forthright integrity is obvious — he lives the Golden Rule . . . He studied social and business ethics with rest of us — but he knew the answers before- hand — from within. Sincerity personified . . . constant, even-tempered, good- humored . . . thoughtfully measured words . . . strong lusty cheering . . . gnarled hands and a firm grasp of the books bespeak no rosy path behind . . . ambition, hard work, ability . . . good judgment . . . the keys to success are yours . . . happiness you have and will hold ... it goes hand in hand with friendliness and integrity . . . we ' ve liked being with you, John Edward C. Desmond, B. S. B. A. 11 Eaton St., Revere, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Club 3, 4. Ulfred M. DeVito, A. B. 392 Cambridge St., Cambridge, Mass. Biology Pre-Med Seminar, Manager Foot- ball 2. Crick . . . hails from Revere . . . universally considered a very talented gentleman . . . master of all trades . . . Combination of height and good looks . . . accompanied by ambition to succeed ... Ed stands high in the minds of B. C. classmates . . . able lecturer on How to win friends and influence people . . . few things are im- possible to his diligence and skill . . . one in whom persuasion and belief have ripened into faith . . . and faith becomes a passionate intuition. Hard work and perseverence are two outstanding rea- sons for Al ' s success as a student . . . never satisfied with mediocrity . . . perfection is his aim ... On to Dental school after graduation . . . our Pre-Med scholar will be looking at Bicuspids and Molars for some time to come . . . We who know and admire Al have utmost confidence in his ability . . . The dental profession will benefit by his presence. Taid R. Donaghue, A. B. 44 West Meadow Rd., Lowell, Mass. Pre-Med Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Pre-Med Seminar Francis X. Doberty, B. S. 92 Brooks St., Brighton, Mass. Mathematics Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Heights 3, 4, Physics Seminar 4. Frank — Doc to his intimates — the Tower to Town columnist in Junior year — sometimes signed himself Ytrehod . . . Pundit of the pungent pun and pen — popular, pleasant, personable and suave . . . Com- muted 50 miles a day — still managed to gather more friends than most of us . . . Distinguishable (and dis- tinguished) in a crowd — perchance because of the Doherty Hat — a style of chapeau-wearing which is his alone . . . Lots of grey stuff under that lid, too. Mix a bit of conscientious study ... a dash of play . . . a love of sports . . . and what do you get? ... a fair picture of our Lowell classmate, Paul . . . ever looks as if he stepped out of a page of Esquire ... his humor- ous and optimistic outlook on life is refreshing and reassuring ... we will ever be indebted for your helpful hints in class orals. Joseph P. Donahue, B. S. 1602 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Mass Economics A. A. Representative 1, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Economics Academy 4. Francis X. J. Donelan, B. S. 141 Marcella St., Roxbury, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, World Relations League 3, 4 (Treasurer), Manager of Basketball, A. A. Representative 3, Class Treasurer 4, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Big Red — originally class of ' 45 — a Navy vet . . . Works nights for Cities Service — yet pulls down good marks . . . Ambitious, straightforward and full of joie de vivre . . . Participant of and or spectator at prac- tically every sport . . . We wonder if his hair is really red, or if it is merely the reflection of his perpetual blush . . . Can say no more nicely than any man alive — and make one like it. Boston English ' s gift to the Heights . . . one of the very best known campus personalities . . . draws many to him by his loyalty, willingness to lend talents, his co-operation, even-tempered mien, and above all his full generous smile — seems different from average man for he very rarely gets out of sorts — deeply in- terested in sports . . . especially the gridiron game . . . enjoys fine music, dancing, and now and then a practical joke. Joseph F. Donobue, B. S. B. A. 45 Sheridan St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Marketing Vice-President Junior Class, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Heights 1, Sub Turri 4, Management Club 2, 3, Business Club 3, 4, World Relation League 3, 4, Ring Committee 3. James A. Don telly Jr., B. S. B. A. 83 Webster St., Arlington, Mass Accounting Sodality 1. Thorough, able Jim . . . always eager about the work of the day . . . Favorite name is Dr. Azuola . . . with a Spanish accent . . . Rabid and rapid conversationalist . . . lunchroom buddy is Dick Costello ... As well liked about his home town as he is on the campus . . . Discourses ably on B. C. sports ... At time of long reports and book reviews, a handy fellow to have around with a typewriter . . . He ' ll be as conscientious about job of living as he was about job of student. Serene, unassuming Joe — the ideal representation of a truly Catholic gentleman . . . Known for his amiable smile and cheery greetings — to encounter him in a bad mood is yet to be done . . . Capable of serious discussion and lighthearted wit — sometimes intermingled . . . Well-balanced student — conscientious in studies . . . Varied extra-curricular activities — as Junior V. P. was capable and efficient. Arthur C. Dorsey, B. S. B. A. 242 South St., Foxboro, Mass Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Ski Club 3, 4, Marquette 1, Business Club 3, 4, Baseball 1, Football 1, Spanish Academy 1, 2. William H. Dowd, B. S. 9 Pearl St., Stoneham, Mass History and Governmen Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Hockey 3, 4, Spanish Academy 3, 4. A business marketing major, Art is a rugged individual- ist and a stiff competitor . . . but a loyal classmate . . . his qualities for salesmanship are evidenced by his h ost of friends and acquaintances around the campus . . . an affable manner and good-natured way of accepting a joke ... his sincerity and readiness to talk on any and all subjects put him in great demand within any circle. Placid, veracious, sincere — Bill has held the admira- tion of his classmates since we first met him . . . One of the proud daddies of the class — married life takes up much of his time . . . Steady application to studies — those marks must meet the approval of the Mrs. . . . Has a keen interest in governmental proceed- ings — ■ could be governor, circa 1968 . . . Deserves and gets all our best wishes Harold J. Drew, B. S. B. A. 22 Sewall St., Somerville, Mass. Industrial Managemen Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Management Club 3, 4, Business Club 3. 4Mr v - T ennh J. Downing, B. S. 3 Roseland St., Dorchester, Mass Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Chemists Club. Dorchester is the base of operations of this sociable but quiet gentleman — quiet save in the lunchroom debates — wherein he has gained much experience in the art of verbal give-and-take ... A whale of a bowler — seldom indeed does he average much below the century mark . . . .Denny has proved himself to be quite a salesman — witness his fine record in the sale of bricks for Boston College . . . Comes graduation — then graduate school — then the bigger and better things utilizing the prin- ciples that he learned under the Tower. Here ' s our nomination to some flourishing business organization — of one Hal J. Drew as the super-salesman of the epoch . . . Possessor of a sixth sense insofar as business is concerned . . . Take equal parts of joviality, purposefulness, honesty, tact — mix well with sartorial and tonsorial perfection — add a pleasant mien, social graces, and his own individualistic personality and lo! — that ' s Hal. . Donald Duffey, B. S. B. A. 9 Larkhill Road, West Roxbury, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, Glee Club 1, Heights 3, 4, (Co- Editor in Chief) (Society Editor), Stylus 2, Sub Turri 4, Business Club 3, 4, Aquinas Circle 4, Chairman Ring Committee 3, (Co-ordination Officer) Frank J. Duffin, B. S. 31 Robeson Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Sub Turri, French Academy 2, Marquette 1, Dean ' s List 2, 3, 4. Co-editor of the Heights ... a proven master of the written word . . . ready conversationalist . . . ready wit . . . one of the most prominent and best liked men in the senior class . . . ever ready to lend a helping hand in social and extra-curricular activities ... a real spark plug . . . endowed with the true Boston College spirit . . . Don is a credit to the student body and his Alma Mater. Always on the lookout for a laugh . . . enlighted con- versation ... a ' Dave the Knave ' fan ... a captivating Irish grin . . . always had a story to tell . . . always had an audience to listen . . . thinks Father Burke is the end . . . one of the most popular and personable men in the class . . . Tell us, Duff, is it true that you hit a long ball ? John R. Fahey, B. S. 16 Pine St., West Newton, Mass Economics Football 1. Francis J. Dunne, B. S. B. A. 23 Jersey Street, Dedham, Mass Accounting Sodality 1, 2, 3. S Franny . . . accounting major at the Business School . . . only senior from Dedham . . . spent several years in the army engineers . . . mostly in Europe ... an ardent B. C. football fan . . . enthusiastic but highly erratic golfer ... a Boston Bruins rooter . . . active member of town hockey team . . . always ready to have class called off ... a shrewd card player . . . usually found with Bob Fay . . . Psychology was the bane of his life . . . along with Mr. Drummey . . . member of January graduating class. John . . . placid mien . . . quiet, mature manner . . . hides a fighting heart . . . fullback on freshman team of ' 41 that beat Holy Cross . . . completely unassuming . . . concentrates on cultivation of prelection ... of the science of business . . . slow talker . . . greatest dislike in winter — seat near radiator — under an open window . . . firm convictions on economic problems . . . sincere approach to any and all desiderata or contro- versy. jQaivrence F. Fallon, B. S. 25 Mount Everett St., Dorchester, Mass. History and Governmen Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, Bowling Club 1, French Academy 1, Chair- man Freshman Prom 1. John T. Farrell Jr., B. S. B. A. 372 Weld St., West Roxbury, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, 2, 3, Band 1, Business Club 3. Larry brought a new perspective to school life ... a well travelled gent who gave balance and mature out- look to class functions . . . Monday through Friday for school . . . weekends for relaxation . . . Has been seen with hockey stick in hand . . . Athletic and social func- tions intrigue him . . . Larry expects to be active in alcohol industry after graduation ... in production — not consumption. Portrait of a scholar and a true gentleman . . . neat and exact in dress . . . equally so in school work . . . with a word of encouragement here ... a friendly smile there . . . John can be relied on to say the proper thing at the proper time . . . Among the leaders in his chosen field of Accounting ... he is ever a worthy represent- ative of the College . . . Your tact and cheerful disposi- tion won you many friends, Jack. Thomas F. Finigan, B. S. B. A. 67 Scott Road, Belmont, Mass Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling Club 3, Management Club 3, 4, Business Club 3, 4, Ring Committee 3. Stilton Fingerman, B. S. 42 Brentwood Avenue, Newton Centre, Mass. Biology Fulton 2, Marquette 2, Pre-Med Seminar 4, Radio Club 3, 4, Intra- mural sports. Milt is a jovial easy-going sort of fellow ... a better than average student . . . the owner of a slow breaking smile . . . He ' s liked by all for his genuine charm . . . intends to study medicine at Harvard . . . has all the requisites for a successful M.D. . . . including an un- limited capacity for hard work . . . that belies his calm manner . . . thrives on intellectual conversation where- ever he goes . . . Milt will be a credit to Boston College. Tom . . . proud son of Belmont . . . the Eddy Duchin of the class . . . also class capitalist with two new cars . . . his summers at S and W paid off . . . ever- present at sports events with Harrington, Herbert et al . . . a patron of good music ... a lover of fine foods . . . sincere . . . good-natured ... a lively companion ... we feel the real estate world is in for a truly valu- able addition. %pbert D. FiizGerald, B. S. 6 Johusa Street, Haverhill, Mass Biology Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, German Acad- emy 1, Pre-Med Seminar 3, 4. William T. Fitzgerald, B. S. B. A. 35 Beacon Street, Maiden, Mass Accounting Sodality 3, 4, Economics Academy 4, Spanish Academy 1, Management Club 1, Business Club 4, Intra- Mural Football 4. Fitz . . . our cheery representative from Haverhill . . . another pre-war B. Cer . . . three years with the Army Air Forces . . . worked diligently for his B. S. Biology Degree . . . more serious after his long service career . . . ready laughter . . . quick wit is second to none . . . returns correct answers with rapid fire speed ... he can ' t become happy ... he is. Bill is quiet and unassuming . . . with quality that is characteristic of a real friend . . . winters at Somerville where he is bowling champ . . . dashes up to Hampton Beach to swing and sway at the Casino . . . when not checking in at the Bradford Roof . . . known around these parts as the sandlot Babe Ruth ... a good man to B. Cing to handle your insurance problems in the near future. John L. Fitzpatrick, B. S. 49 Carroll Street, Watertown, Mass Social Science Sodality 1, 2, 3, Heights 2, 3, Stylus 1, World Relations League 3, (Vice- President) 4 (President). John B. Fitzpatrick, A. B. (Honors) 32 Rutherford Avenue, Haverhill, Mass. English Sodality 2, 3, Heights 2, 3, French Academy 2. This is our own jocund Fitz — fun-loving philosopher of ' 48 — a lad of sunny temperament . . . Possessor of sharp wits — yet serious in application to studies . . . A smoothie on the dance floor — social functions were not complete without John . . . Law holds a fas- cination for our master of verbal suasion — our wagers back John ' s first brief — he ' s a good bet to win any case. An outstanding student and leader in many extra- curricular activities . . . one of the most energetic and magnetic personalities on the campus . . . has a keen sense of humor as well as a sincere friendly smile . . . a first rate music lover . . . noticeably partial to the music of Richard Wagner ... a philatelist and nature enthusiast . . . will be successful in any field by reason of his honesty, sincerity, and truly Christian spirit. John H. Flynn Jr., A. B. 65 Walden Street, Newtonville, Mass. History Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Heights 2, 3, 4, Stylus 2, 3, Sub Turri 4, World Relations League 1, 2, 3, (Treasurer) 4, NFCCS Delegate 3, 4, Who ' s Who in Amer- ican Colleges and Universities. James J. Ford, A. B. 162 Abbott Street, Lawrence, Mass. Pre -Med Sodality 2, 3, 4 (Secretary). John . . . Loves B. C. . . . recognized for his high per- sonal outlook and ability to accomplish what he sets out to do. One of the foremost advocates of student government for old Boston College . . . always ready to help others and never too busy to assist on just one more committee . . . has done a lot for his class ... as a conversationalist he ranks with Major Cavanaugh and Ox (give me five minutes more) DeGrosa. Jim came to The Heights from Catholic University at the beginning of his sophomore year ... a sincere stu- dent and a fervent Sodalist ... he has well earned his A. B. Biology degree . . . another sustaining interest of Jim ' s is the current movement to return the Church to its real liturgical tradition . . . his zeal in connection with this movement was instrumental in renewing the practice of the Dialogue Mass here at B. C Carl V. Galante, B. S. 171 Revere Street, Revere, Mass. Physics Physics Seminar 2. %obert E. Foy, B. S. B. A. 1442 Quincy Shore Blvd., Quincy, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, Yacht Club 3, Dean ' s List 1, 3. One of Mr. Drummey ' s brighter lights . . . should be able to balance the market books with ease . . . never missed a torchlight parade . . . found with Franny Dunne on and off campus . . . has an attraction for a certain Newton college (not Alma Mater) ... an ex- cellent conversationalist, Bob could always be found where the repartee was brightest . . . easy to know . . . quick to appreciate ... a valuable friend. Consistently apt and serious about his studies . . . his detailed assignments a source of joy to less diligent students . . . always willing to listen . . . but never the silent partner to good conversation . . . loudly lauded by all his friends and acquaintances, he is quick to praise them in return . . . sociable . . . good natured . . . competent . . . will make a conscientious and in- spiring teacher. Qeorgc Garoian, B. S. 59 Plymouth Street, Cambridge, Mass. Biology Pre-Med Seminar 3, Taul V. Gartland, A. B. (Honors) 38 Pleasant Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, Economics Academy 4, Aquinas Circle 4, Dean ' s List 2, 3, 4. Bubbling with life . . . enjoying every bit of it . . . in rare form at the football games . . . attends all the social functions . . . well rounded personality . . . justifi- able self-confidence . . . competent and conscientious with the books . . . tempers serious study with varied interests and a well cultivated wit . . . undecided be- tween medicine and dentistry . . . would be a master at either . . . popular . . . outspoken . . . worth knowing . . . welcome anywhere. Nicknamed Pat — origin of which unknown — he won ' t tell us . . . Another pre-war student returned after a brilliant war record as a navy flier ... Of a warm, amiable disposition — with a down-to-earth philosophy for living . . . Ability as a student illumined and attested by scholastic record . . . Graduate aspirations tend to- ward Columbia University, C. B. A. — and a certain colleen in Brooklyn. Eugene C. Gaulin, B. S. 55 Cedar Street, Cambridge, Mass Physics Sodality 1, 2, Aquinas Circle Physics Seminar. Qamille A. Gaulin, A. B. 101 Broadway, Arlington, Mass Chemistry Camille is known to all around the campus as Cab — a cognomination in accord with the exuberance and vitality which characterize his personality ... A proud pop of a chip off the old block — Stevie , Cab calls him proudly . . . Zealously devoted to charming wife, Mary — and attentive to studies . . . Avocational interest — jazz drumming — herein deemed prodigious . . . Biology major — hopes to obtain a position in field of Biochemistry. Gene is best known for contagious good humor . . . his wit and tall tales make him the M. C. of many a campus bull-session ... a connoisseur and ardent fan of good music, he is frequently seen about Symphony and Jordan Halls when the programs indicate a repe- toire of American folk songs, or to use the vernacular of them reet-pleets . . . jim jam jumpin ' jives . . . Math and Physics will play a major part in Gene ' s future. Frank A. Gay, B. S. B. A. 64 Moreland Street, Somerville, Mass. Accounting Sodality 3, 4. Jblario Giannelli, B. S. 29 Lynde St., Everett, Mass. Social Science Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Frank ' s ancestors didn ' t come over on the Mayflower . . . being independent, they paddled . . . always seen dancing a mean number at the gala social events at the Bradford Ballroom . . . shyly bows out after a series of strikes at the local bowling alley . . . leisure moments spent down the Cape basking in the sun ... in the summer, that is . . . when not overlooking the new look at Hampton Beach. Titanic Yo Yo — our massive hard-playing guard of pre-war and post-war B. C. elevens — made number 66 a number for dread by opponents . . . With Palladino and Darone formed a triumvirate of potent guards and fast friends that made the war just an incident . . . Anyone who doesn ' t know big Yo just isn ' t B. C Voluble, humorous, staunch and fiercely loyal — has a contract with Philadelphia Eagles — should bring credit to B. C. — and Eagle football. Trisco F. Giardiello, B. S. 122 Prince Street, Boston, Mass. Biology Band 1, Pre-Med Seminar 1, 2, 3, 4. s ' , i « John A. Gianoulis, A. B. 28 Highland Avenue, Salem, Mass. History and Government French Academy 1, World Relations League 4 Arrived as timid freshman in ' 41 . . . two years with us and a few with his country put rout to his timidity . . . now the polished gentleman . . . the gifted hand with the ladies . . . the easy spoken but aggresive John . . . friendly witty conversationalist . . . vitally interested in world affairs . . . eagerly studying for a teaching career . . . well suited for success in the field. Chick . . . rolls more than his share of strikes and spares . . . bowling is subordinated to his ample capacity for waltzing . . . aspires to be an Elmore on the basketball court . . . the Harry James of the Pre-Med Seminar . . . hopes to hang out an M. D. shingle in the nor too distant future ... if your years at B. C. are able to be the criterion of your future success, Chick, we know your career is asuured. Xiawrence Giblin, B. S. 8701 Shore Rd., Brooklyn, N. Y Sociology Thomas J. Gilligan, B. S. 28 Holten Street, Danvers, Mass. Physics Larry ' s gentle and patient manner, unfailing good cheer are an inspiration to all who know him well . . . Sincere, courageous with drawling humor . . . Mind takes noth- ing for granted — wants what, why and wherefore . . . Searching, often humorous, questions sparked many a class . . . Teamed with Rotundi in abstract, abstruse discussions . . . Ambition — teaching — should be a sympathetic and understanding counselor . . . Larry, a man all are proud to call friend . Tom is an industrious B. S. Physics Major from Danvers ... to finance a particularly active social life Tom spends many extra curricular hours each week develop- ing small tools and machinery for manufacturers that do not maintain their own tool and design departments . . . Tom ' s pleasant and friendly personality, plus a natural inventiveness that has already produced a few new marketable items will make him a valuable asset to any firm. John T. Gorman Jr., B. S. 550 Westford Street, Lowell, Mass. Biology Sodality 1, 2, German Academy 1, 2, Pre-Med Seminar 4. Stanley Goldstone, B. S. 29 Neillian Crescent, Roxbury, Mass. Biology Heights 1, Pre-Med Seminar 4, Radio Club 3 (Secretary) . A verbal picture of Stan hard-working and diligent — prominent in social affairs — boundless in energy . . . Partial to biology — his favorite subject . . . Extra- curricular activities (and there are many) never inter- fered with scholastic duties . . . Determined on medical school — Stan should have no trouble there . . . Faithful to a cause, he is the antithesis of a fairweather friend — With the college or with his intimates he ' s there, through good times and bad His byword — Always the gentleman — Johnnie is the fellow we all point to with pride as one of our classmates . . . His outstanding characteristic is a per- spective of the sublime and the ridiculous — his hearty laughter could recommend him to the claque as official plug-laugher for any comedian ' s show . . . Poised, easy-going attitude puts everyone at ease . . . Loves the out-of-doors — to hunt, to fish are meat and drink to him. Thomas . Greehan Jr., B. S. B. A. 29 Stearns Road, Belmont, Mass. Marketing o Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Heights 3, 4, Sub Turri 4, Management Club 1, 2, Business Club 3, 4, Spanish Club 1, 2, Track 1, 2, 3, 4 (Captain). %ichard D. Greene, B. S. 155 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, Mass Physics Physics Seminar 2. Belmont ' s gift to B. C. entered school in 1941 . . . captain of track team . . . well known throughout New England collegiate circles . . . classmates admire him for scholas- tic and athletic ability . . . has a decided flare for bow ties and Regis girls . . . preferably the latter ... a leader of his section in the business school drive . . . school spirit unlimited ... a fine example of Catholic integrity and leadership. The versatile lad from Peabody . . . cool, calculating scientist in the physics laboratory . . . laughing, care- free, expert behind a tiller . . . sensitive artist at the piano . . . promising dabbler in photography ... a warm sociable nature, wide scope of interests and well-in- formed mind account for his many friends . . . his untiring capacity for serious work, and his scholarly scholastic achievements will merit him any goal he attains. William F. Ham rock, B. S. 63 Homes Avenue, Dorchester, Mass. Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, German Academy 1, 2, Chemists Club 3, 4. J Thilip S. Hagen Jr., B. S. B. A. 116 Grant Street, Portland, Maine Accounting Sodality, Business Club. M J Phil ... a native son and staunch supporter of Portland, Maine . . . found enough time for studies and part-time work and still frequent social activities . . . the champion horse shoe pitcher of the Manet Road fire house ... a charter member of the Commonwealth C. C. . . . a rabid supporter of Billy Southworth and Vaughan Munroe . . . (actually discovered the latter) . . . would that Maine could send us many more as sincere and as loyal as Phil. Add one more name to the list of our ' mad scientists ' ... we give you Bill Hamrock, the gentleman chemist ... we are glad your thteats to blow up ' the lab were only made in jest ... to say Bill is a scholar would be an understatement of the first order . . . ever surrounded with friends . . . his amusing discourses find ready listeners . . . keep smiling Bill. John R. Harrington, B. S. B. A. 45 Fletcher St., Roslindale, Mass Management Sodality 3, 4, Management 3, 4. Joseph D. Harris, B. S. B. A. 48 Boundary Road, Maiden, Mass. Industrial Management Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Management Club 3, 4, Business Club 3, 4. John has the second-best car on the campus . . . according to Eddie O ' Brien, who sold it to him . . . Diligent and unobstrusive Jake . . . worked at South Postal Station throughout senior year . . . Has been nominated as first V. P. of Bachelor Club . . . Successfully negotiated tribulations of clay modeling course . . . chants fre- quently Who ' s going to Zallen ' s for some pastromi? . . . Hyannis-happy . . . good baseball player . . . kicks a football a mile too. A management major at the Business School ... a diligent and ardent worker . . . always maintains an active interest in his work . . . possesses a quiet, likeable personality . . . ready at all times to insert his d;y humor . . . works for the newspapers after school . . . Joe is appropriately placed in the team class . . . his analytic ability will be his stepping stone to success . . . to you we wish the best of everything. Francis X. Harvey, B. S. B. A. 196 Brush Hill Road, Milton, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Sub Turri 4, Business Club 4, Century Club. sSr John J. Hart III, B. S. B. A. 105 Exeter Street, Lawrence, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Club 1, 2, Junior Prom Committee. Tall, good looking, with a smile that says hello , Jack was a familiar figure on the campus. From out of Law- rence in 1941 came happy Jack Hart . . . bursting with spontaneous enthusiasm and good will ... in any group one could pick him out towering over his associates . . . impeccable in the latest fashions . . . his personality was infectious . . . one could not help but contract his cheerfulness and good nature . . . ever ready to help and constantly eager for conversation. A conscientious lad noted for his dry witticisms . . . can be counted on for an appropriate remark to fit the oc- casion ... a strong advocate of intramural sports . . . organizer and leader of the class of ' 48 ' s undefeated Softball team ... a leading light in the Milton B. C. Club . . . personally led his home-town over the top in the building fund drive . . . his affability . . . pleasant personality . . . thoughtfulness . . . leave him well equipped for his post-graduate career. Good luck, Frank. %obert J. Hearn, B. S. B. A. 7222 S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Accounting Sodality, Economics Academy, Man- agement Club, Business Club 3, 4, Spanish Academy. Joseph G. Herbert Jr., B. S. B. A. 97 Franklin Street, Framingham, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Marquette 1, Business Club 1, 2, Ring Committe e 3. ' Snuffy ' . . . left the peaceful serenity of New England for the blowy blasts of Chicago . . . sleek dresser . . . honorary member of the Philomatheia Club . . . publicity director of the Bob Hearn Fan Club for College Women of Greater Boston . . . loves to whirl the girls . . . has swept every dance floor from Hampton Beach to Lake Michigan. The entrepreneur of Nantasket Beach and Memorial Drive — easily recognized by his sartorial splendor — has own white tie and tails . . . Pride of the labor- management class due to his unquestioned ability to push a hot pastrami across Johnson ' s counter . . . Worked for Uncle Sam for three years — didn ' t like the hours . . . Has contracted to manage New York ' s Latin Quarter after graduation. Daniel . Hobart, A. B. 21 Madison Street, West Medford, Mass English Sodality 1, 2, Glee Club 1. %obert E. Herlihy, B. S. 108 Medford Street, Arlington, Mass. Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Aquinas Circle 4, Dean ' s List 1, Spanish Academy 1, 2, Intramurals 4. Slender, smilin ' , Bob — grinned his way into the hearts of all Senior Lounge habitues . . . Strides to the colors in all lounge arguments . . . Overseas widened his experience, mellowed his outlook, sharpened his sense of humor ... At moment is glancing askance at law — to embrace it or deny it . . . Recently became proud owner of a two-cylinder horseless carriage which would baffle the original Henry Ford. Dan has pleasant angular face that features a crooked, compelling grin — a thoroughly charming approach that warms the cockles of one ' s heart . . . Taciturn at first — emanations of good-will are magnetic rays that attract . . . Loves to debate on anything and everything . . . Has strong attachments and antipathies — both softened by Christian charity . . . Lots of common sense and a working philosophy — would rather enjoy life than get money ulcers. -f - :: %obert K. Houlihan, B. S. 361 Hampden Street, Chicopee, Mass. Biology Sodality 1, 2, Heights 3, 4, Pre- Med Seminar 1, 2, 4, Tennis Team John D. Hughes Jr., B. S. B. A. 1 1 5 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Mass. Accounting Sodality Club 3, 3, 4, Sub Turri, Business 4, Aquinas Circle 4. Steady, dependable Bob — Chicopee ' s representative in our hallowed halls (with his brother and others) . . . In s ports, tennis and baseball are his metier . . . Presi- dent of the Route 9 and 20 H. H. (hitchhiking) Club in addition to manifold extra-curricular activities . . . Helped found new B. C. Club of Springfield . . . Stand- out student in Pre-Med — already has the brilliance and patience of the embryonic doc — an analytic diagnos- tician even in the little things. Hails from a town familiar to all Heightsmen . . . Worcester . . . judging from his verbosity concerning the designated place . . . must be President of the Chamber of Commerce . . . possessor of dependability and good nature . . . His endeavors . . . not confined to academic pursuits . . . thoroughly believes All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. . . . His short hair . . . horde of Chesterfieldian manners . . . stamp him a polished gentleman . . . one who leaves his memory carried deeply in the annals of ' 48 Edward S. Jay, B. S. 66 Craigie Street, Somerville, Mass. Economics Sodality 3, 4 Albert F. Hurley Jr., B. S. 350 West Street, Brockton, Mass Economics Sub Turri, Economics Academy 1. Al was a member of the cafeteria set — could always be found there in off hours ... A worthy opponent in debate and discussion . . . One of the more ambitious, agressive members of the class ... A good mixer with wide circle of friends and acquaintances . . . Persevering — gets what he goes after — even to answers to his questions in class . . . When it comes to a joke, Al can give or take with the best of them. Big Ed — a good-natured amicable guy — one of the old Social Science gang — a veteran of Dr. Pick ' s English classes . . . Always occupied — a voracious student . . . Likes to dance . . . Knows a lot of jokes — some of them are good ... A cinema follower — but, goes bowling with Ed and Joe frequently ... A social lion — really enjoys meeting people — falls easily into conversation about anything. oAlphonse T. Kasuba, B. S. B. A. 52 Wellington Avenue, Pittsfield, Mass. Marketing Business Club 4, Golf 3. Qeorge B. Keboc, B. S 299 Elliott Street, Milton, Mass. Mathematics Sodality 1, 2, Radio Club 2. Al was the first post-war student to make the long jaunt from Pittsfield — a good ad for the college, he has sold the native population out there on B. C. ' s advan- tages — assuring that Pittsfield will have a large alumni group . . . Has a great many friends — and a great many nicknames — Swifty , in the dorms — Ace by his classmates . . . Well-dressed, personable, gre- garious, frank in his opinions to and of his friends, Al is a person upon whom one may well place dependence and responsibility. B. C. High sent George to the Heights in 1942 ... A strong genial character . . . silent but he rarely emerges second best in a battle of wits . . . extra curricular time consumers are baseball and hockey . . . On a snowy wintry evening George may be found watching a hockey game at the Boston Garden or at the Arena . . . The newly formed B. C. radio club is also a recipient of George ' s eager consideration. John C. Kelleher Jr., B. S. B. A. 234 Essex Street, Beverly, Mass; Marketing Sodality 1, 2, Sub Turri 4, Business Club 4, Building Fund. Matthew N. Keleher, B. S. B. A. 28 Spring Street, West Roxbury, Mass. Industrial Management Management Club, Business Club, Sodality, Matt received his degree in February ... an eager student . . . serious but never dull . . . quick witted . . . never slow to smile ... an all round sports enthusiast ... an ardent follower of the football team . . . enjoys good books and good radio programs . . . always ready to help a fellow student ... a credit to his school . . . an innate drive keeps him ever busy ... a pleasing and happy personality. ' Jack ' has a sporting spirit ... a jovial heart . . . greatly interested in the construction business . . . keen in mind . . . friendly attitude ... a regular fellow . . . obliging . . . reliable . . . steady ... a recent September benedict ... a native of Beverly . . . entered school in 1940 . . . a marketing major . . . his stately bearing makes for a striking appearance ... a gentleman in all the word implies ... a real product of Boston College. ■ S %jj ,: Francis E. Kelley, A. B. 75 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester, Mass. Sociology Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling Club 1, 2, French Academy 1, 2, Humanities 1, Dean ' s List 1, 2, Intramural Soft- ball 3, 4, Football 4, Basketball 4, Prom Committee 2. John J. Kelley Jr., B. S. B. A. 15 Realton Road, West Roxbury, Mass. Accounting Sodality 3, 4, Sub Turri 4, Business Club 3, 4 Frank is a B. C. High grad — a student all the way — punctual on all assignments . . . Reserved, gentlemanly — a sincere friend . . . Integrity honored by selection as Soph Class Treasurer . . . Active in intramural sports . . . Maestro of repartee — familiar with Boston after dark . . . Single, at this writing, but not unattached . . . Headed for the social-work school upon graduation. Has anyone here seen Kelly? Yes, it ' s a refrain of a few years back but still applies to our own Kell — The usual answer is He ' s eating. — Oh! those ' tween- class snacks . . . Large in size and smile — happy-go- lucky — good-looking . . . Amazing memory for names, faces and places . . . Big hit with the gals — and their mothers . . . Ever ready to assist another — a favorite with all — John is one of die Business School ' s top students. Joseph J. Kendrick, B. S. 110 Harvard Street, Quincy, Mass. Economics Thomas J. Kelly Jr., B. S. B. A. 1 Lamartine Place, Jamaica Plain, Mass Accounting Class Secretary 1, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. Possessed of natural and unaffected tranquility . . . Kel is progressively alert . . . often in a keen and unobserv- ing manner ... he typifies the type person unhesitatingly assigned to a position of responsibility ... A firm ad- herent to the midnight oil . . . in view of his thirst for knowledge . . . without doubt will be a credit to himself ... as well as his education when he approaches F. B. I. School . . . enjoys a stroll along the promenade at Hampton Beach ... as much as a splash at Hough ' s Neck during the summer. A 1942 entrant from North Quincy High School . . . Joe received a B. S. Degree in Economics . . . very interested in all phases of buying and merchandising ... an enthusiastic member of the Economics Academy . . . Quiet and serious . . . All Joe ' s spare time, when there isn ' t too much snow on the ground, is spent playing golf . . . Joe is the fellow who keeps the ses- sions, held in a corner before classes, at a hot pitch. Taul F. Kenney, B. S. 25 Dartmouth Street, Woburn, Mass Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, Chemists Club 4. Edward J. King, A. B. 25 Mt. Alvernia Road, Chestnut Hill, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Humanities 1, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, Quiet, sincere Paul . . . never known to say anything against anyone . . . tremendously popular . . . deter- mined in his studies, he works hard for his good grades ... an aspiring business executive . . . his ambition and tenacity combined with an affable personality . . . Paul should have little difficulty in climbing the ladder of success ... no relation to salt-water kiss of the same name. A man among men . . . accomplished scholar in class . . . intrepid leader on the gridiron . . . confident gentle- man on the campus . . . friendly companion in the lounge . . . warm good-hearted and sincere ... a wisp of a sister lead a host of rooters . . . his friends have been legion . . . his spirit has been traditional . . . his name will be legendary. Qeorge E. Kirvan, A. B. 10 Bangor Road, West Roxbury, Mass Economics Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. %ichard T. King, B. S. 7 Gould Street, Danvers, Mass. Physics Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Physics Seminar 2, 3. Dick graduated from Danvers High in 1941 . . . entered B. C. a year later ... a good baseball player . . . sports enthusiast . . . three years in the Army . . . graduated with a B. S. Physics degree . . . married last June and is now living in Salem though most of his time is still spent in the Danvers Veteran ' s Organization Offices . . . has a quiet offhand easily approachable attitude . . . well liked ... a good physics student. The cafeteria received the new look , but George ' s presence remained a permanent fixture — the large cluster around his table gave testimony to his conversa- tional ability — happiest on sultry summer weekends anywhere between Squantum and Hyannis — his mo- ments of levity are frequent, but an undertone of seriousness lends weight to lofty ideals — his success in life, as in class, will be adorned by a wealth of friends and happiness. iMA ' £33 John A. Lahlve Jr., A. B. 7 Mulberry Road, Milton, Mass Physics Hockey 2, 3.  Taul E. Lane, B. S. 67 Central Avenue, Braintree, Mass Economics Glee Club 2, Sub Turri 4, Eco- nomics Academy 4, President 4. Milton-bred, modest Jack — holds the affection of many — hits that spot in a person ' s heart . . . Struts his stuff, dancing and romancing at the elegant places with this or that comely gal . . . Avid interest in sports . . . His ability to give and take — to jest — to verbally joust puts Jack on the popularity honor-roll of the class of ' 48 . . . Studying for a physicist ' s position following his father ' s footsteps — who matriculated some time back. Hollywood has its Bing — New York its Sinatra — B. C. has its Paul Lane . . . Makes with the pear-shaped diaphragmal tones that are fluid and natural as he is himself . . . Regards his talent lightly . . . Applies himself to the task of the moment with good grace . . . Clever with the bon mot — has an athlete ' s build and a warm smile . . . Economics his first love and here he excels — his qualities are heraldic of imminent success. Arthur F. Law, B. S. 40 Daniels St., Maiden, Mass. Economics Taul G. Lannon, B. S. B. A. 15 Carmel Street, Roxbury, Mass Marketing Dramatics 4, Business Club 3, Enjoys the reputation of being a happy-go-lucky fellow . . . Must be . . . Has to hike down from Mission Hill every morning . . . Has even been known to smile during exam week ... A hearty endorser of that old refrain Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning . . . Nevertheless an able and conscientious student . . . Not an exponent of strenuous athletics . . . Favorite sport is eating bananas between classes. Debating past, present, and future questions is Art ' s meat . . . Determined and resolute — knows where he is going and how to get there . . . Will discuss sports on any provocation . . . Married ? Yes, — with three children ... To know him is to be a magician for to truly know him is difficult — a gem of many facets — a deep thinker . . . Pointed jokes are refreshingly dif- ferent . . . With Art all humor is dry — if not dry, not humor. James F. Liebke, B. S. B. A. 24 Vermont Avenue, Somerville, Mass. Marketing Sub Turri 4 John T. Line ban, A. B. 75 Foster Street, Brighton, Mass Pre-Med Pre-Med Seminar 3, 4. Our nomination for success in any field — Jim has rounded his college life into a sphere of sincerity, jollity and earnest endeavor ... A friend-winning personality — a fondness for profound discussion ... A praise- worthy perseverance in the face of adversity . . . One of our foremost examples of true B. C. spirit . . . aspires to teaching profession — has all the qualifications necessary to be a standout in that field. Quiet, smiling John — even smiled during oral repeti- tions — the mark of an intelligent self-confident man . . . Congenial, agreeable, ever willing to assist us po ' ignoramuses in prepping for exams . . . Whimsical in refined, restrained manner . . . Bears threefold resem- blance to St. Thomas Aquinas: (1) Complete emotional control, (2) potent grey matter (medical school, here he comes), (3) carves himself quite a niche at viands board . . . You can Doc for us anytime John — after the Hippocratic oath. aAngelo P. Loscocco, B. S. B. A. 3 Alpha Road, Dorchester, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, 2, Dramatics 3, 4, Heights 3, 4 (Business Manager), Business Club 4, Yacht Club 3. J Teter A. Loconto, A. B. 96 Thorndike Street, Cambridge, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2. „.. ► _  V. - Pete — the lad who so generously gave us frequent lifts in the direction of Cambridge . . . Dry, almost taciturn, he seemed until you knew him — then he opened up and showed the personality that is really his . . . With De Gug made an inseparable duo . . . Has been playing a mean guitar for ten years — as testified by his show on a local radio station — his favorite number being Guitar Boogie . . . Now scout- ing his chances for the F. B. I Looks sharp, feels sharp, is sharp — dark, vital Angelo — of the Dorchester-B. C. Loscoccos ... An enterprising gent on the Heights , among the thespians, and with Chesterfields . . . Loves to untangle business messes — tending toward executive type ... A flair for wit — spouts witticisms with (sometimes without) slightest provocation . . . Good sense of values . . . Highly amenable, numbering many among bosom buddies . . . Hasta luego, Angie, and keep (em) smilin ' ! S. Paul Luizzo, B. S. 40 Byrd Avenue, Newton, Mass. Economics Baseball 1, 3, 4. Donald C. Lynch, A. B. 22 McDonough Way, So. Boston, Mass Economics Sodality 1, 2, Economics Academy 4. Big Sam — as he is affectionately called — commuter from Newton . . . Athlete and scholar — quiet but not diffident — with a ready smile — sturdy and depend- able, he has a good head on those broad shouders . . . Proficient in baseball and basketball, he also can hit the books well — favoring philosophy . . . The going of Sam and his generous nature and unassuming manner will leave a gap in the campus. Don is a wit — a well-dressed man when he wears a necktie and a suitcoat . . . Effervescent, ebullient mag- netic personality draws and enfolds each and every one whom he encounters . . . Claims there ' s nothing like married life, and he should know . . . His day is never complete unless an opportunity presents itself for heck- ling — ach, his poor victims! ... Is twenty-two . . . doesn ' t look a day older . . . Don ' s the one who makes a unified crowd out of a group of individuals. John F. Lyons, A. B 87 Maynard Street, Roslindale, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Academy 1, 2, Radio Club 3. %aymond D. Lynch, B. S. 65 Perkins Street, Brockton, Mass History and Government A returned pre-war classmate ... an avid enthusiast of football . . . and Softball . . . excels in professional play . . . quiet and unassuming, Ray is a good student . . . majoring in History and Government . . . aspires to a position with the F. B. I. . . . better known as Bud . . . serious and ambitious . . . but with a ready and rare sense of humor . . . good company at stags . . . will always be a credit to his Alma Mater. Personable Jack — of the dulcet, well-modulated voice . . . His class Hooper rating is among the tops . . . Manages to attend all social functions, yet maintains a high scholastic standing . . . Has impeccable taste — in clothes — in words — looks, acts like a successful executive . . . Mobile face often wreathed in a smile . . . Companionable, possessed of an inner quietude — will never pass an acquaintance without a pleasant Hi! . . . Dignified — a gentleman. Thomas F. McCall, B. S. B. A. 100 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Accounting o Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 3, Business Club 3. Francis T. McCarthy, B. S. 83 Cresthill Road, Brighton, Mass Mathematics Sodality 3, 4, Aquinas Academy 4. Tom or Mac — from Boston College, Jr. also — was member of the honor society — continued that caliber of work at the Heights . . . Gets a kick out of tickling the ivories — and watching a board check at the hockey games . . . Worked with Melville and Loscocco to further business interests of the Dramatic Society . . . Intends to get into the Public Relations field after graduation — a fine, able fella Frank — another illustrious member of the class of ' 48 — has a passion for bow ties and scholastic philosophy . . . Sports a solemn demeanour — like Maurice Cheva- lier . . . The only man that can bellow dry wit — ask the boys in the commons room . . . On the ground floor in Sully ' s Joint he may be seen munching whatever victuals come next a la carte . . . Gathers no moss — the perambulatory type. James F. McGovern, B. S. B. A. 750 West Roxbury Parkway, Roslindale, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, French Academy 1, 2, Business Club 3, 4. Charles R. McCready, B. S. B. A. 1 Tobin Ct., Boston, Mass. Accounting o Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Dean ' s List 1, 2, 3, Marquette 1. Charlie is another one of our class fathers . . . only in his case it has double application . . . what with two charming children . . . Twasn ' t by accident, then, that Fr. McCarthy utilized his as reference and authority on applied child psychology . . . tho he is really not too well-versed in nursery rhymes . . . Has a facile and keen mind that makes him welcome addition to social gather- ings . . . Ever willing to be of assistance to his fellow students . . . thanks, Charlie Jim . . . our master in Marketing is well known for his innovations and practical inventions . . . now working on a catapulting seat for quick exist at ' bell time ' . . . a member of the firm of Casey and McGovern . . . there is never a dull moment when Jim is around . . . (ask Don Duffey) . . . has a weakness for king size Packards . . . we ' ll miss your eloquent discourses on war time Europe, Jim, . . . your friendly earnestness is the key to your future. ' Bernard K. McGrath, A. B. 52 Carruth Street, Dorchester, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, 3, Economics Acad- emy 4 Thomas P McGrath, A. B. (Honors) 22 Pond Street, Hyde Park, Mass Economics Economics Ac ademy 1. Bernie — undoubtedly one of our most consistent per- sonalities on the Campus — that we say with certitude . . . His congeniality, steadiness and pleasant personality have endeared him to many of us, his classmates . . . Three years in the AAF — then he flew back to the Heights — to continue his studies — majoring in Eco- nomics — and a prominent member of the Economics Academy . . . One of our many married students . . . Business Management to be his field after graduation. Mild, affable Tom . . . serious, thoughtful gentleman . . . couldn ' t be offensive ... a searching scholar . . . spent his afternoons reading meters . . . has local fame as a southpaw first baseman . . . quite a voice in the church choir . . . morally impressive . . . wears an un- affected smile . . . well-liked . . . well-thought-of . . . deeply respected. John F. McGnire, B. S. 29 Dyer Street, Framingham, Mass Economics German Academy 1. Charles V. McGuerty Jr., A. B. 8 Bennett Street, Woburn, Mass Economics Vice President Class 4, Sodality 3, 4, Who ' s Who in American Col- leges and Universities. Charlie — a congenial, diminutive personage — loves to engage one and all in conversation . . . Good-natured and worries not at all — except, occasionally, about being called upon in economics . . . Gets a kick out of asking questions in class — if a long discussion ensues it isn ' t his fault — he just asked a question . . . Has abundant esprit de corps — active in many school func- tions — easy manner made him a natural vice-president. Quiet by nature ... a voracious reader . . . yet finds time for outside activities ... a prominent member of the German Academy . . . when he speaks the language, we wonder if his name is John or Fritz ... an econ- omist in the making . . . Grad School will soon claim his talents . . . your determination and sincerity of purpose assures you the success you so richly deserve. Daniel E. Mclnnis, A. B. 97 A Calumet Street, Roxbury, Mass History and Government Sodality James W. McKenna, A. B. 85 Jackson Street, Lynn, Massachusetts English Sodality 1, 2, Stylus }, 4, Sub Turri, Marquette 1, 2. Eddie — the quiet and likeable red-head — after these many years has finally built up an immunity to the lunchroom ' s coffee ... A regular — consistent — vocal patron of the jury box . . . any time the Braves are in town . . . His hardest chore since coming to the Heights — to make the 9:20 class on time . . . Not at all averse to discussion of his favorite subject in phil- osophy ... Is now looking forward to the continuation of his education in Graduate School. Even-tempered, friendly, popular — a well-rounded in- dividual . . . His personality based on sincerity . . . First undergrad ever elected acting president of B. C. Club of Lynn . . . Uncanny ability to hit nub of any argument — accounts for popularity in discussing anything from psych to football . . . Would rather enjoy life than ponder studies, yet comes up with right answers . . . Army experience plus understanding of human nature plus a knack for words assures success as writer. John E. McMahon, B. S. 104 Scituate Street, Arlington, Mass Mathematics Hockey 2, 3. Walter N. McLaughlin, B. S. B. A 37 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, Mass. Management Bowling Club 2, Management Club 2, 3, 4, Business Club 3, 4. Walter . . . meanders in daily from Belmont . . . terrific sense for the dryly humorous . . . Proud possessor of a young son . . . named Robert ... in honor of Bob Eliot of the Braves . . . Wally . . . takes up production control at the Business School . . . steady fan accompanied by his wife . . . weekly at the B. C. games . . . The Mrs. seems to be well-versed on the subject . . . responsible . . . capable in chosen line of duty . . . concerning their own merits modest men are mute. A fountain of personality that necessarily imparts itself . . . always ready to help no matter what the trouble may be ... a good student with a host of friends . . . Grad School bound upon graduation ... an eager sports fan . . . loves a good, hot hockey game with plenty of penalties . . . though he is one of the most tranquil members of the class. Joseph C. McMahon, A. B. 43 Sharon Street, Hartford, Conn English Dramatics 3, 4 (Secretary and Treas- urer), Stylus 3, Sub Turri 4, Bowl- ing Club 3 £dtvard J. McMorrow, B. S. B. A. 25 Tremlett Street, Dorchester, Mass Industrial Management Dramatics 1, 2, Sub Turri 4, Man- agement Club 3, 4, Business Club 4, Building Fund. Lean, pleasantly sardonic Joe — of fiery Irish wit, con- trolled temperament and intellectual keenness . . . Has a penchant for polysyllabic verbiage — questions etymo- logical derivation of new-found jawbreakers . . . Erst- while thespian — from mellerdrammers to the Bard . . . Hates physical and political Boston — loves Bostonians (half are his relatives) . . . Alternately misogynist and philogynist — among early discoverers of B. C. School of Nursing . . . His Ford sometimes runs . . . Avocation- writing — Future — Something in Hartford . Smiling Ed of the Management Clan . . . Dorchester ' s offering to B. C. . . . of him there is much to remember . . . his contagious laughter . . . his lilting tenor . . . his earnestness when there was a job to be done . . . his love of politics . . . his sly jokes . . . his underlying seriousness cannot be denied . . . whether it be in his beloved politics, industry or pursuit of law . . . the future holds much for him. Joseph F. McNally, B. S. 140 Dracut Street, Lawrence, Mass History and Government Sodality 3, 4. Walter E. McNally, B. S. 60 Hawthorne Street, Lowell, Mass. Economics Economics Academy 4, Sodality 3, 4, German Academy 1, 2. Punch ... a Keith Academy graduate . . . earnest, determined . . . never quits, regardless of the obstacles . . . his perseverance usually pulls him through . . . has two slogans . . . persevere and you shall succeed . . . a friend in need is a friend indeed ... he is the latter . . . aspires to Boston College Law School ... if drive can make a good lawyer, Punch will be the best. Joe is one of our favorite Heightsmen ... a lad with an eager personality and a ready and quick wit . . . one of our better sports fans ... he is more often found reading the sport ' s page of all the local papers than the usual texts ... a good student . . . seriously defensive when the merits of B. C. are questioned . . . one of the happy type that it is impossible to frown on. Paul F. McNamara, A. B. 53 Dartmouth Street, Somerville, Mass Sociology Sodality 1, 2, 4, Humanities 1. John T. UcNulty, B. S. B. A. 19 Chickatawbut St., Dorchester, Mass. Marketing Sodality 2, 4, Dramatics 4, Manage- ment Club 2, Business Club 3, 4, Yacht Club 2. Paul . . . Somerville ' s stellar contribution to the class of ' 48 . . . came to the Heights from Boston College High School . . . politically inclined by nature . . . left Boston College for the Navy for a short period; three years . . . changed from pre-med to A. B. Sociology in order to devote more time to his young lady . . . every class should be required to have such a carefree per- sonality. Neponset sends us this mighty mite . . . Jack, or Mac . . . answers to both . . . wit and popularity . . . lessened not at all . . . by diminutive size . . . member of the Holy Cross Navy during the war . . . but good for- tune directed him back our way ... to find him claiming the title . . . another personable business student . . . Seen in the B. C. theatrical circle . . . usually collecting the box office receipts . . . talents and training ensure success. tAlex MacLean, B. S. 73 Pine Street, Belmont, Mass. Social Science Sodality 2, Hockey 1, Football 1, A. A. Reptesentative 2. Frederick J. MacDonald, B. S. 488 Baker Street, West Roxbury, Mass. Physics Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Physics Sem- inar 4 Scenic and lighting designs, sketches and diagramatic doodling cover the pages of Fred ' s notebook . . . two years with the B. C. Summer School of Dramatic Arts . . . four years with the Dramatic Society . . . his forte, electrical effects . . . Fred has been the electrician and lighting designer for such shows as Othello, Saint Joan, Old Wang, and Joyful Mystery ... he has also worked for many professional and amateur groups in and around Boston. A toast to Al . . . good friend and true . . . the man who brightened many of our days ... as a capable hockey player he exemplified real sportsmanship always ... a natural talent for drawing ... a professional writer . . . Al incorporates his varied gifts in an athlete ' s frame . . . eating is a hobby with him ... a recent addition to the matrimonial ranks . . . knowing you has been a privilege Al . . . may all your dreams come true. Francis X. Mallahan, B. S. 33 Blakeslee Street, Cambridge, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, Bowling Club 1, Eco- nomics Academy 4, Section Repre- sentative 1, Intramural Softball and football. %pbert L. Marshall, B. S. 28 Edwin Street, Dorchester, Mass History Peripatetic Frank! — considers Boston Hub of Universe, but likes to gander at spokes occasionally — argal frequent jaunts to New Hampshire and environs — summer, swimming — winter, she-ing . . . When he decided to forego football, Eagle pigskin coterie lost good-looking (check photo) prospect . . . Amiable, cosmopolitan, sincere, helpful — briefed ye biographer (and others) for psych exams . . . Tentatively contem- plating pulling wool (Hiterally!) over people ' s eyes — in wool business. Consistently excelling in all his studies . . . startled the class and even Fr. Flaherty with his unerring responses in a Philosophy oral . . . the slightest suggestion of spring brings Babe and his glove to the Dorchester Town field . . . has seldom been known to frown upon a good dance . . . quiet . . . intellectually keen ... he intends to study law . . . his conscientious attitude and unfaltering integrity will make him an asset to both his school and his profession. %obert T. Mason, A. B. 50 West Elm Avenue, Wollaston, Mass. Sociology Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, Hockey 1, 3, 4 (Co-Captain). . P  Joseph G. Martins, B. S. 38 Clarkson Street, Dorchester, Mass. Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Chemists Club 1, 2, Mathematics Academy 1. Unobtrusive, courtly Joe — exults in valences and kin- dred terms . . . Middle name is fitting for a chemist — Galvan — shades of Galvani of Bologna concerned in discovery of dynamic electricity . . . Constant comrade of John Leary — they have mutual interests in the science department — both lab instructors . . . Tossed objections at Fr. McCarthy in psych — applying scienti- fic principles to philosophy and philosophic principles to science ... To continue at B. C. for Master ' s in chosen field. Bob is another BC High graduate — excelled in athletics there — continued his success here at Heights . . . Very modest, unassuming — unaffected by his accomplish- ments . . . Always looks so comfortable in his jacket . . . Equally popular with teammates and classmates ... A veteran of Fr. Flaherty ' s philosophy course . . . Likes to talk about any sport — has fiixed ideas on respective merits of the Braves and Sox. Samuel H. Max field, A. B. 649 Beach Street, Revere, Mass. English Francis J. May, B. S. B. A. 27 Neponset Avenue, Hyde Park, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, Business Club 3, Sam, of the Dalton and Maxfield combination . . . possessor of a spotlight smile . . . majoring in English, with hopes to teach after further English study ... a staunch adherent to Jesuit tenets . . . relations to fellow students always jocund ... a profound appreciation of classical music ... a genuine enthusiasm for baseball ... a sincere pride in our football team and its games. His pleasant spirit is his charm ... a jovial disposition and dimpled cheek . . . noted for his 32 inch waist line . . . despite his wild dashes on the pike he manages to make classes . . . always a diligent student . . . earnest effort . . . practical ability . . . common sense . . . his every-ready smile ... it may be said of him, It ' s the quiet people who accomplish much. Thomas H. Menten Jr., B. S. B. A. 156 East Emerson Street, Maiden, Mass. Marketing Dramatics 3, 4, Sub Turri 4, Aqui- nas Circle 4, Century Club. Will am P. Melville, B. S. B. A. 31 Rockledge Road, Newton Highlands, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 4, Track, Dramatics 3, 4, Heights 3, Sub Turri 4, Bus- iness Club 3, 4, Yacht Club 2, 3, Prom Committee 1, 3. Persuasive speech . . . fine business sense . . . Bill ' s chief weapon in life ... as a salesman he has sold every- thing from baby chicks ... to aluminum awnings ... it is said that last summer while in the midwest he sold two milking machines ... to a farmer with one cow . . . Bill supplies public address systems for college functions . . . automobile enthusiast . . . hopes to enter that industry on graduation. Famous for his short crew cuts and his bow ties ... a booming bass voice . . . favors dixie-land jazz and red- headed girls ... a deep thinker . . . thrives on detailed philosophy ... a recent bridegroom ... a pleasant personality with sly humor ... a mainstay of the Drama- tic Society ... he will go far in his chosen profession. Henry Michalewicz, B. S. 19 Poplar Street, Lawrence, Mass Mathematics Sodality 3, 4. Walter J. Mordarski, B. S. 187 Oak Street, Meriden, Conn. Physics Happy-go-lucky . . . where there ' s laughter there ' s Henry, and where there ' s Henry — there ' s laughter . . . an avid sportsman, he is known as an outstanding bas- ketball player . . . majoring in math, he aspires to be a teacher-coach . . . with a pleasant disposition and lively personality he is well-known and well-liked by many at the Heights . . . best of luck to a future mentor. The budding scientist . . . wouldn ' t be seen without his slide rule ... a serene attitude conceals a tremendous capacity for work . . . gifted with brilliance . . . deter- mined to do it justice . . . has been known to mix philosophy and romance with good results ... an over- loaded schedule left little time for play but failed to subdue a ready laugh ... a strong steady personality . . . well liked by all. Taid S. Morin, B. S 9 Strathmore Road, Brookline, Mass Physics Sodality 3, 4, Baseball 3, Tennis 3, Chemists Club 1, Radio Cub 2. Leo J. Morgan, A. B. 2 Packard Avenue, Dorchester, Mass. Sociology Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Heights 1, 2, Bowling Club 1, 2, French Academy 1, Class Secretary 4, Dance Com- mittee 4, Intramural softball 3, 4, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Leo . . . our smiling class secretary ... an ardent ad- herent to the Til gamble class quiz system . . . one of those responsible for the success of our senior social functions ... a fine student . . . Leo expends much of his bountiful energy ... on the intramural sport field . . . tousled black hair . . . snappy Irish eyes . . . affability of a southern gentleman . . . speaking style to match . . . your safe now, Leo, your chair has been moved. Lucky Paul — resides in the Shadow of the Towers — campus is graced by his presence after an easy ten- minute constitutional — avaunt ye howling wintry winds! ... At best when comfortably seated, — smoking his corncob which he mellowed with age while dis- cussing relative merits of Physics and Mathematics . . . A rabid football fan — has formulated do ' s and don ' ts by which standard he judges the Eagle ' s performance as he operates as Saturday ' s grandstand quarterback at the Wigwam. %pbcrt H. Morris, A. B. 16 Fiske Road, Wellesley Hills, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 3, 4, Bowling Club 3, 4, World Relations League 4, French Academy 2, 3, Marquette 1, 2. %obert M. Morrison, A. B. 1 1 Niles Street, Brighton, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Law and Govt. 3, 4. Many students come from Wellesley but only one Bob Morris . . . Alternately serious and humorous — pos- sesses a variety of talents . . . Enjoys reading good authors — skilled in the field of writing himself . . . Government is his Major — a good foundation for law which he intends to pursue . . . The best wishes of the class follow Bob on his journey through adversity to the stars. — He deserves them Robert, the refined ... at home among gothic spires . . . scholar, at ease with the books . . . Robert the man, true Catholic man . . . Robert the critic, of jazz and drama . . . Robert the athlete, sharp with a stick . . . mild with ready humor . . . hopes to become a lawyer . . . friendly and well liked Leo J. Murray, B. S. 17 Will ard Avenue, Medford, Mass. Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, German Academy 1, Chemists Club 4. Taul G. Murphy, B. S. 92 Swan Street, Everett, Mass. En zlish Sodality 1, 3, 4, Dramatics 1, Glee Club 1, Sub Turri 4. Murph — quite the lad on the upper social registers — and top circles of Boston Society ... A veritable man of distinction . . . Tis said that his preeminent charm, his personality, his smile are known among the little gals at Regis — and elsewhere . . . Always good for an Irish halloo — whether it be at the Murphys ' , at a shindig, — or elsewhere . . . Lest we give an impression that Paul is only socially inclined — he ' s been an ex- cellent student also — ask his profs. Leo must be respected for his enthusiastic B. C. spirit . . . which is without question one of the strongest in the school . . . happy and eager for the pre-class sessions ... he is always found leading the conversation into the most debatable questions . . . well-liked . . . content to let tomorrow finish what today could not ... yet he has a driving personality . . . witha vivid imaginational tendency towards the unusual. S. Frank Murray, B. S. 556 Newbury Street, Boston, Mass. Chemistry Track 3, Chemists Club John D. Muse, B. S. B. A. 27 Chestnut Street, Maiden, Mass. Marketing Football 2, Business Club 4, Aqui- nas Club 4, World Relations League Industrious, capable Frank . . . intimate of Leary, Martins, Powell gang . . . the dispensers of woe to the scientific profs . . . loves to box ... a handy man with his dukes, it is said . . . another of those hardy creatures who exault in the slalom or straight down-hill run on educated barrel staves . . . devoted to his family . . . pride in his son, Francis Robert, on display at all times with many a snapshot as evidence . . . Poppa ' s a candid camera fiend since the birth of the heir . . . has worked through college career . . . now intends entering the chemical industry. Big John ... a Business School fixture . . . can discourse at length on any suggested subject ... a Liebke fan (or vice versa) ... a real Psychology student (ask Bill Noonan) ... an informal- footballer of note . . . good narured . . . easy to befriend ... an advocate of the Brvan system . . . mainstay of C. B. A. softball ' champs ' ... if he could only hit (?) . . . the pleasure, John, is .ill ours. ' Roger P. Myette, B. S. 130 Clark Street, Newton Center, Mass Economics Sodality 1, French Academy 1, 2, 3. Erie S. Myers, B. S. 31 Nursery Street, Salem, Mass. TMflogy Glee Club 1, 2, German Academy 1, Pre-Med Seminar 3, 4. Not to be confused with Earl Stanley Gardner, who authors the Perry Mason whodunits . . . Our Stan ap- pears shy . . . with a soft voice and quiet smile . . . rarely, if ever, speaks above a low modulated conversational tone . . . Has a deep appreciation of the arts . . . with a singular poetic ability of his own . . . His reticent demeanor denotes a tranquility of soul and mind . . . Agreeable — friendly — sincere — a pre-med man who dreams of a shinele on his door. One of Newton ' s prize gifts to Boston College — our own Rodger the lodger . . . Gentle in disposition — light-hearted, carefree — worry is a stranger to him . . . Professor de Beau ' s pride and joy — he certainly can parlez the French ... A baseball player of note . . . A physicist of no mean repute . . . Neckties to him are a social evil ... A ray of sunshine in any gathering, Rodge will go far . . . Au revoir, old pal. Eugene F. Nash, B. S. 57 Garrison Avenue, Somerville, Mass. Sociology Cross and Crown, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Stylus 1, Economics Academy 1, President of Class 3, Who ' s Who Among Students in American Uni- versities and Colleges, World Re- lations League 3, 4. John J. Nee, A. B. 668 West Roxbury Parkway, West Roxbury, Mass. Economics Sodality 2, 3, 4. A Somerville High Grad — personable Gene has been indefatigable in extra curricular activities — Junior Class President among them . . . Versatile — varied likings — especially for dancing — and all sports ... A born leader — highly reliable steady worker — marked apti- tude along organization lines . . . Friendly smile en- hances personal popularity . . . Aims to enter field of social work where smile, personal charm and ability are certain to assure his success. John came to the Heights from B. C. High . . . graduated from B. C. in February and is already attending Boston College Law School . . . quick wit . . . extremely sincere in relationships with others . . . once a friend always a friend . . . great fan of all sports though base- ball holds first place ... a member of the Holy Name C. Y. O. team for several years . . . enjoys good books and good friends. Edward R. O ' Brien, B. S. B. A. 21 Montview Street, West Roxbury, Mass. Marketing Heights 1, 2, 3 (Managing Editor), Yacht Club 1, Football (Intra- mural ) . William P. Noonan, B. S. B. A. 25 Whitby Terrace, Dorchester, Mass. Accounting Class Representative 1, Sub Turri (Managing Editor), Business Club 3, 4, Dean ' s List 1, 3, 4, Senior Prom Committee (Co-Chairman), Building Fund (Student Chairman) , Member of Who ' s Who in Ameri- can Colleges Universities, Ac- counting Laboratory Instructor, In- tra-Mural softball. Bill . . . one of the chief reasons for the success of the ' SUB TURRF . . . the type of personality you can ' t forget . . . loyal, sincere, assiduous ... a scintillating style of speech that makes you laugh . . . the silver lining to a dark cloud ... a mind that is deep and penetrating . . . grasps immediately and with little apparent effort the significance of the most intricate problems . . . his happy marriage aided and abetted his success at the Heights ... a success, however, that is only a shadow of the glory we feel some day will be his. Obie of the educated pen and pencil . . . can out- Capp Capp at his own game ... a great B. C. fan . . . made the long trek to New Orleans with the Sugar Bowl team . . . while working up to night clerk in the F. B. L, he attended B. C. . . . added pungency and flavor to the Heights with his distinctively, differently funny cartoons . . . has been seen of late with the Business School gang Kickham, Brown, Thibault . . . Which is it, O. B. — Hoover or Capp ? Lawrence H. O ' Brien, B. S. B. A. 194 Lake Street, Arlington, Mass Accounting o Sodality 3, 4, Management Club 1, Spanish Academy 1. James J. O ' Connor, A. B. 8 Ashland Terrace, Roslindale, Mass. Economics Fulton Debating 3, Economics Academy 4 Larry ... a rabid Basketball addict . . . and built just right for it . . . one of the most popular of the Business School crop . . . keen . . . witty ... an infectious grin and a personality to match ... a member of one of our man y brother acts . . . sports a Fleetline ... an industrious note taker (cf. Noonan) ... a willing hand, whatever the task ... a rosy future beckons to Larry. Devout, cheerful — with a grin that slices his face — flaming, volatile Red — the reddest Red of all our Reds — and we here refer to hirsute adornment — not political leanings ... A socialite — he gets around . . . Forensically adept — will exchange mental and verbal thrusts with anyone — ergo, quite active in Fulton De- bating Society . . . Takes his economics seriously — prospective grad work therein ... A good student and a model of the Catholic College grad. Arthur B. O ' Leary, A. B. 86 Bowdoin Street, Boston, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, French Academy 1, 2, Marquette 1, 2. Thomas P. O ' Connor, B. S. B. A. 215 N. Street, So. Boston, Mass. Accounting Sodality 3, 4, Class Representative 3, Bowling Club 3, Business Club 4. Tom . . . Southie ' s gift to B. C. . . . our candidate for collar advertisements ... an assiduous scholar . . . despite his practice of doing chemistry assignments in the Logic class ... a model of sartorial splendor . . . frequently found at the local playhouses . . . has an avid appreciation for all forms of histrionics ... an upholder of the dignity of man . . . with fine charac- teristics of deep and true friendship. This vivacious and modest gentleman came to the Heights via Mt. St. Charles Academy, Woonsocket, Rhode Island . . . Art speaks French fluently ... an ardent debater . . . Campus popularity grew because of his jolly approach and trigger wit . . . History and Government course laid groundwork for coming grind at law school . . . With high scholastic ability and charming personality — he will not tumble or we miss our guess! William A. Oliver, A. B. 51 Dalton Road, Belmont, Mass. Economics Sodality 2, 3, Class Treasurer 2, Yacht Club 2. William F. O ' Meara, B. S. B. A. 89 Otis Street, East Milton, Mass. Marketing Business Club 4, Philosophy Club 4, World Relations League 4. One of the old vanguard that entered in 1941 . . . quiet, unassuming . . . very easy to get along with . . . studying for an economics degree . . . anticipates further study at a local graduate school of business administration . . . a rabid hockey fan, Bill is always ready to give out with an endless stream of data pertaining to the achieve- ments of the Boston Bruins. Milton Bill . . . fidelity and ingenuousness reign . . . accompanying academic conquest . . . with an excellent piano . . . Greatest concern . . . fathoming of Scholastic Philosophy ... in which he finds life ... at its best and truest . . . Will plans to enter business world . . . armed with pen and pencil . . . ethics and theology . . . life loving attitude . . . excels in topics philosophical . . . with many interests . . . Whose yesterdays look backward with a smile . John H. O ' Neill Jr., B. S. B. A. 92 Moraine Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Marketing Sodality (Vice-Prefect) 4, Heights 1, 2, (Society Editor) 3, Co-Editor 4, Sophomore Class Council, Busi- ness Club 3, 4 (Treasurer) , Man- agement Club, Spanish Academy 1, 2. James J. O ' Neill, B. S. B. A. 15 St. Mark ' s Road, Dorchester, Mass. Accounting Sodality 3, Economics Academy 4, Management Club 1 . Fast thinking . . . alert . . . Big Jim is ever active especially if it is fishing or hunting . . . Pride of the Philomathia . . . his serious demeanor is a front for his exuberant personality and radical ideas . . . his witticism and originality are keys to all social activities ... an originator of brain twisters . . . formerly in the Marine Corps . . . always moving intellectually and socially . . . enjoys reading Saint Thomas Aquinas. Known to most of us as Jack . . . co-editor of the Heights ... a participant of many extra curricular activities . . . can be definitely termed as being one of the leading sparkplugs in B. C. affairs . . . his friendly manner . . . natty appearance . . . enthusiastic spirit . . . cooperativeness . . . has been a great asset to Boston College and to the morale of the student body. %obert M. Owens, B. S. 211 Main St., Short Beach, Connecticut History and Government Football 1, Basketball 1, 2, Bowling Club 4. Victor J. Palladino Jr., B. S. 20 Pilgrim Road, Watertown, Mass History and Government Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Sodality 1, 3, 4. Irrepressible Tot . . . diminutive representative from Branford, Conn. . . . Standout quarterback or wartime football teams . . .once completed 13 out of 15 passes in a frantic last quarter against the mighty Holy Cross eleven ... a social lion . . . gregarious . . . comrade to the whole school ... A bowler of note ... a recognized basketball official and coach ... a natural athlete who shone despite his size . . . loves a party . . . and crowds and the social whirl School. now attending B. C. Law Gentle, soft-spoken Vic — his everyday manner belies the savage aggresiveness he displayed on the gridiron where he won his letter for three years — one of the best guards ever to attend B. C. — All Catholic Ail- American in ' 46 — he is that in every sense of the term . . . Selected as the Senior who contributed most in sports, in studies, in college life . . . Plans a coaching and teaching career — admirably qualified . . . Plans marriage soon — Best man? Yo Yo! — who else? 7S[icbolas C. P alum bo, B. S. 6 MacArthur Street, Somerville, Mass. Economics Sodality 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Fulton 3, 4, Heights 1, Economics Academy 4, French Academy 1, 2, 3, 4, Marquette 1, 2, A. A. Repre- sentative 4, Prom Committee 2, 3, Victory Dance Chairman, Football Rallies (Chairman) 4, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Univer- sities, Senior Prom Committee. William V. Palladino, B. S. B. A. 24 Ridgewood Street, Dorchester, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1. Toured Europe in uniform . . . Prior to this, enjoyed self in ASTP where he met his wife . . . Pinochle his indoor sport, — football his outdoor sport . . . Suitcoat and necktie are parts of him . . . Business world will feel his presence . . . Listening ability adds to his powers as a conversationalist . . . His jollity, his smile, his laugh are contagious . . . Tact always in evidence . . . Seven years to graduate — blame the Army. Nick . . . here ' s a boiling pot of mingled talents . . . known most widely for the very successful and enjoyable victory dances which he presented as Senior A. A. Rep- resentative . . . exceedingly likeable . . . quick witted, alive . . . one of the most widely known campus figures, due to his friendly manner . . . already a business man, Nick has but to get his teeth into the big bad world after he gets a Master ' s in Business Administration. Joseph C. Paniti, B. S. 48 Middlesex Street, No. Chelmsford, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, Economics Academy 4, French Academy 1, 3. Joseph F. Paulson, B. S. 64y 2 Whitney Street, Boston, Mass. Chemistry A jrippt- Sodality, Band, Radio Club, World Relations League 3, 4. We owe Keith Academy a vote of thanks for sending us slim Joe Paruti — put on weight since, Joe? . . . Diligent in pursuit of studies — yet finds time to relax . . . Love that French! . . . We look forward to Joe ' s early post-matitutinal greeting . . . Law profession beckons our gloom-chaser — we ' ll be with you in spirit, Joe, while you demolish those case studies . . . Ever to excel — you ' ll hit the peak, Joe. Joe . . . combines the sciences with an excellent apprecia- tion and understanding of the moral problems involved . . . industrious . . . personable ... a keen devotee of radio ... as well as one of our eminent bandsmen . . . termed by some ' the orator ' from his love of moot questions . . . jovial and genial personality . . . who would make his platform in life the establishment of lasting world peace. Francis J. Perry Jr., B. S. B. A. 168 Newburg Street, Roslindale, Mass. Marketing Sodality, Business Club. John Petronio, B. S. 238 Central Avenue, Medford, Mass. Biology Sodality 3, 4, Heights 1, Stylus 1, German Academy 2, Pre-Med Sem- inar 2, 3, 4. Husky, active, John Petronio — sharp, quick in repartee — has been known to throw many a class into pande- monium with apparently naive, but actually explosive, remarks ... A singer, a dancer John is suave and smooth in the social furore incidental to college life . . . Leave up the shades! The light ' s from Johnny ' s brilliant ties — but it isn ' t the ties that attract the ladies to John — it ' s the fire of Neopolitan romance which flashes from his eyes. Frank . . . ever waiting for the return of the ' flag ' to Fenway park ... an Eddie Pellegrini fan . . . (ask Tom Carroll) . . . exceptionally good natured . . . quick to make friends . . . spends his summers at Scituate paint- ing screens. (?) ... a ' Bell for Adano ' . . . easy con- versationalist . . . the right word in the right place . . . a successful salesman . . . enjoyed lively debates on Boston politics ... a truly worthwhile and valued friend. Francis J. Vieroni, B. S. 10 Camden Avenue, Brockton, Mass. History and Government William J. Pyne, A. B. 18 Sumner Avenue, Somerville, Mass Natural Science Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Chemists Club 1. The Brockton Banana Baron . . . eats six of them a day . . . able to mix amongst people and win the confidence of all . . . nothing synthetic about Fran . . . mild-man- nered . . . instinctively modest . . . one of Petrillo ' s boys ... a fine drummer . . . appreciates and under- stands all types of music ... a court officer during the summer months . . . interested in law or foreign service . . . Frank will leave his mark wherever he goes . . . banana peels too. Master of chemical mysteries . . . holder of Purple Heart . . . never allows adversity to interfere . . . with hu- manism . . . Discoverer of famous Pyne Constant . . . providing solution to many complexities . . . member of Student Affiliate American Chemical Society . . . indulgent . . . complacent . . . fraternal . . . Bill molds himself into our memories . . . novitiate of ethical comprehension ... in science of future . . . Kind hearts are more than coronets . %obert A. Redding, B. S. 220 Fletcher St., Lowell, Mass. Social Science Sodality 1, 2, Heights 3, Pre-Med 1, 2, Basketball 2. Thomas E. Ralph, B. S. B. A. 52 Melvin St., Lawrence, Mass. Industrial Management Sodality 1, Management Club 2, Business Club 4. Started with the first group of veterans in ' 44 . . . Tom has seen the mushroom growth of the post-war Heights student body . . . marveled at it and continued in his placid way . . . into our hearts ... a management major ... a man who weighs his words and his worths and thus seldom makes rash utterances ... a man worthy of attention . . . actions and words are considered and considerate . . . from Lawrence . . . Tom is planning a career in business. Behold Bob . . . travelled the beaten paths to the Heights via Lowell High . . . has a unique sense of humor that challenges copy ... an enviable disposition is his . . . counts wisdom and patience amongst his virtues ... a jack of all trades in sports . . . besides stomping like mad at Boston ' s smartest night spots . . . spends a great deal of time in a dark room . . . develop- ing pictures . . . can be always seen around the lagoons in Hull during the summer. Timothy J. Regan, A. B. 26 Edison Green, Dorchester, Mass. Biology Cross and Crown, Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Heights 1, 2, Stylus I, French Academy 2, Marquette 1, 2, Pre- Med Seminar 2, 4, World Relations League 3, 4. Edward L. Richmond, B. S. 24 Royce Road, Boston, Mass. History and Government Fencing 1, 2, World Relations League 4. Tim has a tenacity of purpose unequalled at Boston College ... yet is not lost in a world of books and laboratories . . . hopes to become a doctor ... a well balanced man ... a vigorous worker ... he sees deep into things, humor, joy, pain, where others may not see . . . still he is lighthearted, seemingly even careless, but not irresponsible . . . He hasn ' t eaten his bread in vain . Two years B. C. — Navy — two more years B. C. — that ' s balancing the scales, isn ' t it? . . . Made with the engarde and riposte in freshman and sophomore — a letter in fencing as soph . . . Believes in a few close friends and many acquaintinces . . . Industrious and thorough as a student . . . Reserved, quiet, with melli- fluent voice . . . Knows and enjoys sports . . . Pet hobby — classical music — pet peeves — winter and math . . . Never (almost) without suit coat and tie. T)avid J. Ring, B. S. B. A. 28 Richvies Street, Dorchester, Mass. Accounting Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4. John L. Riley Jr., B. S. 16 Drury Road, Hyde Park, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, Economics Academy 4, Senior Prom Committee (Co- chairman) . John, as radiant as a Father Bonn setting, began his sunshine spreading here in ' 42 . . . left to navigate a Boeing Bomber over Italy . . . specializes now in eco- nomics ... he intends to further his education at Har- vard Business School ... a good student and a serious one ... he names himself Hyde Park ' s claim to fame ... a carrier of friendship and good will . . . though firmly agressive. Dave is one who will always have the best interests of his fellow men at heart . . . being the deeply sincere boy that he is and having such a firm belief in the friendship of men over all else, we are more certain of Dave ' s future than tomorrow ' s sunshine . . . deeply interested in the philosophic questions raised by senior psych and ethics . . . devout . . . intelligent . . . sincere, Dave can never be less than the greatest credit to his Alma Mater. gr-r :-■.-.■ Vincent de Paul Riordan, B. S. B. A. 28 Ashcrofc Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, Heights 1, 2, 3, 4, Bowling Club 1, Baseball 1, Secre- tary of Class 3. Thomas E. Roche Jr., B. S. 1013 Walnut St., Newton Highlands, Mass. Physics All-scholastic hockey player at English High — promis- ing athletic career in collegiate circles impeded by Army injury — channelled his abilities into sports writing and developed into an able and competent sports commenta- tor — and not a bad prognostician . . . Like brother Bob — as senior served as sports editor of the Heights . . . Amicable, of impeccable manners, nattily attired — he was, and is the one and only V. de Paul Riordan. From one of the many parts of Newton . . . Tom attacked studies with zest and zeal and made top schol- astic record . . . social lion too . . . can sit with the best enjoying a bull session ... a scholar by virtue of his own worth, has inquisitive nature . . . calm and quiet . . . may he continue to spread the same happiness that he has while in our midst %oger C. Roy, A. B. 6 Glendale Street, Salem, Mass. Social Sc ence Sodality 1, Band 2, Economics Acad- emy 4, French Academy 1. Francis J. Rogers, B. S. 56 Sargent Street, Winthrop, Mass. Accounting Industrious, ambitious Frank — once in class of ' 45 — his first collegiate achievement was freshman football manager ... A great Eagle rooter whose spirit remained undampened through a Navy enlistment . . . Returned to major in accounting . . . Intends to bring some culture with him into the realm of the Babbitts . . . His quick thinking highly respected by classmates . . . Frank will always be a royal rooter to the cause — to the cause of God, his country and B. C. Roger began his sophomore year at B. C. in 1945 after studying a year in New Brunswick, Canada . . . Though not of a deeply serious vein, he enjoys best his phil- osophy and sociology and plans to enter B. C. ' s School of Social Science . . . Having played hockey in Canada, he is an ardent Montreal Canadian Fan ... in fact, he is called Rocket after the Canadian Hockey Ace. c zArnold A. Rubin, A. B. 69 Grove Street, Chelsea, Mass. Pre-Med Stylus 2, 3, Pre-Med Seminar 3, 4, Dean ' s List 1, 2, 3. Qeorge B. Savage, B. S. B. A. 45 Hastings St., West Roxbury, Mass. Accounting Quiet, reserved, genial, sociable — Arnold likes chess, arguments, opera, women — tho not necessarily in that order . . . Has secret passion for debating — never for- mally participated . . . Teaches Sunday School, directs dramatics at Chelsea Y.M.H.A. . . . Could he select second major ' twould be English — contributed fine article on B. C. founding to Stylus . . . Scholastic honors in grammar school, again at C. H. S., then outstanding work here . . . Has all the marks of man who will be a credit to college. Seldom without a smile and a bit of his typical dry wit . . . referred to as the master mechanic . . . has owned at least ten cars in the past four years ... his specialty is tinkering with a Model T . . . Doc joined the ranks of the married men on November 1, 1947 . . . his theory is that married men do more studying . . . George ' s keen business outlook will be a valuable asset when he steps out into the world. Cornelius J. Scanlon, A. B. 10 Pacific Street, So. Boston, Mass. Social Science Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Fulton 3, 4, Economics Academy 4, Law and Govt. 2, 3, 4, Marquette 1, 2, (Sec- retary and Treasurer), NFCCS (Vice President), Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. John T. Sayers Jr., B. S. 27 Burtt Street, Lowell, Mass. Chemistry Chemists Club 4. Tall, dark and handsome — John has added quality of being a gentleman — profund critic of football . . . One of the stalwart mainstays of the B. C. Club of Lowell — for their appreciation does a terrific mimic of a Chinese dance — a performance which another dancer, Astaire by name, might well envy . . . Earned the appellation Handicapper this past fall by virtue of dynamic part time job of program salesman at Rock- ingham . . . Wants to watch ivy grow around his front door. One of those who carry the torch for others to follow — now calming fiery extremists, now rousing the com- placent, and ever helping to bring order to confused ideas — to this tow-haired, blue-eyed dynamo AMDG is a rule of life — God ' s gift to noble causes . . . B. C. ' s most nationally-known representative because of work in student conferences in Madison, Toledo, Chicago, and Burlington. %obevt W. Sexton, B. S. B. A. 2642 N. Moreland Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio Management Management Club 3, 4. %obert J. Sberer, B. S. 8 Montana St., Roxbury, Mass. History Heights 1, 2, 3, 4, Stylus 1, 2. Capable and ambitious, Bob hails from Ohio . . . gifted with many talents ... a fine student, he is a credit to his class ... a loyal classmate and friend . . . cosmopo- lite ... at ease in any circle . . . looking forward to graduation . . . and a return trip to Cleveland . . . we ' re willing to wager that we ' ll hear from this boy in the future. Rotund, jovial Bob — finds beauty and philosophic conclusions even in an obscured Lynn to Boston train ride . . . Wrote a stark, moving tale of mental and moral deterioration for Stylus — memorable! . . . Man- aged Heights — with gusto — chief critic of post-war Stylus . . . Voluble, tenor-voiced participant in Commons Room debates and sessions . . . Discusses metaphysics and football in same breath — rooter par excellence — contributing volume and spirit to standard cheers — ■ plus a few of his own devising. Alfred J. Silver, B. S. B. A. 62 Charlotte Street, Dorchester, Mass. Marketing Track I, Heights 2, 3, Business Club Leonard Sherry, A. B. 8 Burroughs St., Danvers, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Law and Gov- ernment 3, 4. Now gay and lighthearted . . . now serious and thought- ful .. . Len adapts himself easily to the situation before him . . . intent on becoming a lawyer our Dan- vers Dapper eagerly ' devours ' Constitutional Law — gives a creditable impersonation of Pop Quinn ' s un- forgetable Leave the room . . . Sit down . . . Take a cut ... we expect you to continue to set the pace Len ... as in the ' 44 Reservoir run . . . and always finish far ahead of the field. Slightly young for Uncle Sam ' s purposes in the late unpleasant world disturbance — Al first journied Heightsward on the Lake Street Limited in February 1945 . . . On campus Al could generally be found in the immediate vicinity of the Business School Library . . . one explanation for his fine record as a student . . . has a definite proclivity for crossword puzzles — and late magazines . . . Conviviality becomes him — he i s known around the Senior lounge as a witty conversa- tionalist. William J. Sipscy, A. B. (Honors) 119 Trenton St., Lawrence, Mass. English Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4, Stylus 3, Hu- manities 1, 2, Aquinas 3, 4, (Presi- dent) , Sub Turri. Howard H. Spencc, B. S. 325 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, Mass. Economics Sodality 2, 3, Track 2, 3, 4. Twice a proud pop, one a boy and one a girl, Bill is very happily married to a beautiful dutiful ... a mem- ber of the dramatic society . . . happiest when applying the old war-paint, or plotting another short story . . . Philosopher? . . . yes, and president of the Aquinas Circle to boot . . . most active in extra curricular ac- tivities ... an habitual contributor to the Stylus and the Humanities . . . Ambitious? . . . you bet, Bill will go far. Howie, the Bates Tiger and Fargo Commando, that sprouted wings on the Heights . . . Only Dupont Lab- oratories or a chem major could explain such a startling transformation . . . happy, carefree ... a fast track man . . . Howie has represented Boston College in some of the largest track meets held at the Boston Gardens ... he reminds his classmates of dynamite . . . when asleep, he ' s relaxed . . . but at all other times he seems to be in a half dozen different places at once. James P. Spillane, B. S. 235 Billings St., No. Quincy, Mass. Economics Thomas F. Spencer Jr., B. S. 34 Summer Street, Saugus, Mass. Marketing Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Club 1, 2, 3, 4. To meet him was to like him ... to know him a pleasure . . . brimming over with warmth and friendship . . . sparkling in sartorial splendor . . . generous . . . tactful . . . giving of himself without knowing . . . blending the fineness of his character with a tremendous capacity for work and an insatiable interest in others . . . leading us on in laughter and wisdom . . . constantly typifying the Catholic gentleman. Putt-putt — squeak-rattle and the familiar red and grey flivver makes the campus hill ... A radio! A heater! Just like new! It does! — that ' s Jim ' s sales talk . . . Jim is one of our few good comedians — dramatizing and highlighting ordinary incidents into riotous situations . . . Smooth in the Physics lab — he is a doctor with figures ... At home with economics . . . All of us wish Jim the best of everything — may his troubles be few and small. Veto J. Stasunas, B. S. 78 Lake Street, Athol, Mass. Chemistry Football 3, 4, Sodality 3, 4, Chem- ists Club 1. Louis P. Steele, A. B. 8 Bryant Avenue, Milton, Mass. Economics Sodality 1, 2, Economics Academy 4. Tall Veto . . . from the hills of Athol . . . freshman end of the Orange Bowl team of Jan. ' 43 . . . serious student . . . competent in chemistry labs and classrooms . . . gentle and considerate . . . smile . . . not bestowed often . . . but always with sincerity . . . even for his Advanced Quant professor . . . with whom Veto failed to agree completely ... on first meeting . . . willing to do his own work . . . and share yours . . . foundation of science and moral tuition ... to guide in atomic era. An ex-habitue of the Pacific and the Far East with the boys who sing of Montezuma and the shores of Tripoli . . . Lou ' s zeal for the school and the teams representing it qualify him as a walking chamber of commerce — advertising our Alma Mater . . . Has proved himself inclined toward accounting — to continue his studies in this field — hoping to complete them before IBM is perfected any further . . . Best o ' luck, Lou! John F. Sullivan, B. S. 83 Revere Street, Boston, Mass. Fulton 4, Sub Turri, Bowling Club 1, Marquette 1, 2, Pre-Med Seminar Cornelius G. Sullivan, B. S. B. A. 18 Iroquois Street, Roxbury, Mass. Industrial Management Heights 1, Sub Turri 4, Manage- ment Club 3, 4, Business Club (Co- Chairman) . Better known as ' Sul ' . . . one of the boys from Mission Hill . . . one of the stalwarts of the management section . . . that Pepsodent smile and flashing eyes . . . those memorable ties and tailored appearance . . . his ability to put over a point . . . his aggressiveness . . . sheer determination . . . truthfulness . . . these destine him for a successful career . . . Good luck, Connie. Sully — great vocal describer of humorous situations — replete with impersonations of all the characters in them . . . Proficient at the bridge table — on the dance floor . . . Little Professor on local diamonds . . . An able chemistry and biology student — discovered in March 1947 a compound now known to organic chem- ists as maginnic acid . . . Boundless in enthusiasm — social life centers around Regis . . . Fun-loving — center of classroom agitation . . . Looks forward to medicine as his forte and future. John J. Sullivan, A. B. (Honors) 24 Gladstone Street, E. Boston, Mass. Economics Cross Crown (Knight Com- mander), Sodality 2, 3, Fulton 3, 4 (Vice-Pres.), Economics Academy 4, Marquette 1, 2 (Sect. Treas.). Joseph A. Thibault, B. S. B. A. 13 Saville Street, Cambridge, Mass. Marketing Marquette 1, Yacht Club 1. Sully is never without his little green bag full of books — intelligent and ambitious, oral repetitions hold no fear for him . . . Even-tempered, always plugging — never distracted from the task at hand . . . Winter doesn ' t officially arrive until he enters class wearing his blue ski-cap . . . Philosophy is one of his favorite sub- jects . . . Possesses the next thing to a photographic memory . . . His ambition, already mostly realized, is to become master of myself. Al . . . of stogie fame . . . smokes ' em up to the hilt . . . like many of us, switched to the eight year plan of matriculation . . . Drives a car like he flew his Hell- Diver of yore . . . Remembered for his (in) famous jallopy jaunts and jolts in torchlight parades of the ' 40-41 Bowl era . . . his Clark Gable lip accessory is among his memories now . . . another pre-war business man . . . remembers Prof. Culliton well . . . currently and in the offing, a car salesman . . . Thibault of Oldsmobile fame . . . that ' s all . . . that ' s Al. Francis J. Tighe, A. B. 8 Brastow Avenue, Somerville, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, World Relations League 2. Albert G. Tierney, B. S. B. A. 59 Bennett Street, Brighton, Mass. Management Dramatics 1, 2, Heights 1, 2 (Cir- culation Manager) , Management Club 1, 2, 3, 4. A 1941 entrant who has been most helpful in the ac- tivities and festivities of the Heights ... his manner of persuasive speech ... his comprehensive views of business forecasts and conditions . . . his sincerity . . . truthfulness . . . integrity . . . capability . . . ready humor . . . appreciativeness ... go to make up the aspect of a future executive who will be aided and abeted by his recent bride. Frank ... a quiet, soft-spoken communicant from Somerville . . . neat as the proverbial pin . . . conscien- tious and capable student . . . always ready to lend a helping hand . . . his greatest difficulty is getting book reports in to Fr. Burke on time . . . Grad school bound on completion of his undergrad work . . . your steady and persevering attitude insures the successful comple- tion of any task that you may undertake, Frank. ' Bernard F. Travers Jr., B. S. B. A. 4 Wigglesworth Street, Roxbury, Mass. Industrial Management Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Ski Club 3, French Academy 1, 2, Management Club 3, 4, Business Club 3, 4. Joseph G. Twomey, A. B. 32 Manchester Roa d, Brookline, Mass. History and Government Sodality 1, Stylus 2, Sub Turri 4, German Academy 2, Humanities 2. Confident, well poised and assuring Bernie ... an in- dustrious worker . . . fired with ambition . . . noted for his clever and efficient manner in handling social rela- tions . . . sharp and jovial sense of humor . . . congenial and agreeable ... an active member of the Management Club . . . sometimes referred to as the class room lawyer . . . hopes to pick up his M. B. A. in the near future . . . keep plugging, Bernie. Joe . . . cribbage champ of the senior lounge . . . third member of the O ' Brien, Casey, Twomey trio . . . lively, likeable ... is said to be the class equestrian (always horsing around) ... a contagious laugh that knows no enemies . . . always active in school extra curricular activities . . . goes in for opera and symphonic music . . . pleasantly argumentative ... a golden tongued charmer . . . who would rather speak of the many troubles of the weary world than eat. gilbert L. Walker Jr., A. B. 60 Ashton Street, Everett, Mass. Sociology Football 1, Track, Vice-President of Class 1, 2. Joseph Veatier, B. S. 38 Wessex Road, Newton Center, Mass. History and Government Fulton 4, Heights 2, French Acad- emy 2, Marquette 2, Dean ' s List 1, 2, 3, 4, World Relations League 1, Sub Turri. Joe is a walking book-report — an inveterate history and government tome-peruser, he takes great pride in his neat, accurate reports . . . One of our Newton per- ambulators, Joe is quick to grin his way th rough the horrors of exam weeks — equally quick to groan through a tough decision on the gridiron ... A firm exponent of the morning golf lab . . . Has eye on law school in not too distant future, then government service — maybe. Gentlemanly, likeable Gil . . . mild, thoughtful . . . fine student . . . makes friends easily and holds them ... a hard worker with that gift of staying with a project till completion . . . seeing it through to the end ... a stellar performer on the track team . . . Galloping Gil has been a mainstay on the cinder trail . . . one of Jack Ryder ' s most dependable performers . . . measures the effect of his words and is not given to loquacity . . . dancing and Gil get along . . . he admits a flair for the jitter bug. ' L ' ' ' W ' (f . IH r Matthew Walsh, B. S. 2 Westcott Street, Dorchester, Mass. Sociology Sodality 1, 2,3, Football (Manager) 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Academy 1, 2. Walter T. Walsh Jr., B. S. 521 Chestnut Street, Needham, Mass. Mathematics Sodality 4, Glee Club 4, Heights 1, Stylus 2, French Academy 1, World Relations League 1. Small and effervescent . . . the wit of the senior class . . . outside of Malachy the most familiar figure on the campus . . . loved by all the students . . . and the faculty? . . . Mr. White ' s pet (peeve) ... a born comedian . . . addicted to smoking cigars in philosophy classes ... it helps him think ... his humor gets him out of the most difficult situations . . . when bored with his sur- roundings he turns to crossword puzzles . . . Once you ' ve met him you can ' t forget him. A quiet fellow with a friendly smile and genial nature is Needham ' s contribution to the class of ' 48 . . . Taking studies in a serious manner . . . Walt spends much time solving baffling problems for his fellow Math, students . . . Graduate school beckons ... a professor of Mathematics in the near future . . . fortunate will be those coming under Walt ' s steadying influence . . . His cheerfulness and good fellowship will ever endear him to our memories. Qeorge F. Waters, B. S. 1093 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, Mass. Chemistry Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, Chemists Club 1, 2. James P. Ward, B. S. B. A. 208 Beaver St., Framingham, Mass. Marketing Sodality 2, Marquette Debating 2, Management Club 1, Business Club 1, World Relations League 4. Patronym — Ward . . . Surname James — carried the very best back from Britain to our shores and eventually to Framingham — a blushing British bride — and at present writing, they are a happy threesome . . . Whether ' tis books, Christmas cards or something else again there ' s always a big deal on — Jim is a shrewd man in a ticket trade . . . Mobile fixture on the turnpike . . . Conscientious, thorough and pleasant — one of our out- standing marketing majors. George . . . exudes an abundance of cheerfulness . . . Eldest gent on a B. C. brother act which bodes to aid in the far-flinging of Eagle fame . . . Gives an accurate and correct impression of efficiency — intelligence — honesty . . . One of the bevy of Newtonites who have graced our spreading lawns and hallowed halls . . . An ex-Navy flier — George delves deeply into the intricate mysteries of the chem lab — with more than a modicum of success . . . Always going someplace — in a rush . . . Scatters smiles and laughter in profusion. Taul A. Waters Jr., B. S. B. A. 24 Rotherwood Road, Newton Centre, Mass. Marketing Sodality 4, Dramatics 4, Track 1, Hockey 2, Heights 2, 3, 4 (Sports Editor), Sub Turri 4 (Sports Edi- tor), Business Club 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Intramural Soft- ball. Warren E. Watson, A. B. 82 Botolph Street, North Quincy, Mass. History and Government Sodality 2, 3, 4 (Vice-Prefect), Glee Club 3, 4, Fulton 3, 4, Heights 2, 3, 4, Sub Turri 4, Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4, World Relations League 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President). A tall, well-groomed man of affairs ... a Heights reporter bringing to you the news of sports . . . friendly with a beaming smile . . . which has won for him a host of friends ... a conscientious and diligent student . . . a future tycoon in the wool industry . . . his carefree demeanor and helpful suggestions make him destined for a successful career. One of the most active men in the class . . . known for amazing versatility and unbounded school spirit — his sense of loyalty to the college exceeded only by extreme modesty . . . for past three seasons he has been a landmark at football games as he and fellow cheerleaders successfully helped to arouse the students to its pre-war level of spirit. ' Bernard F. Wermers, A. B. 21 Taylor Street, Wollaston, Mass. English Sodality 1, 2. Sanford D. Weinert, B. S. 441 Ward Street, Newton Centre, Mass. Biology Pre-Med Seminar 4, Yacht Club 4, Dean ' s List 1, 3, 4. m Take twin brothers . . . the blond, bright one matricu- lates at B. C. . . . the other, dark one attends Crimson Harvard . . . Take one father — a teacher at Boston Latin School . . . imagine facing your prof at dining board and breakfast nook daily . . . Sandy then is of warp and woof of a scholarly family ... to it, he does full credit . . . Med school in the offering to this smart, reserved, sharp, and gentlemanly lad with whom we are proud to graduate. An omnivorous reader is quiet, diffident Bernie — me- thodical in everything he undertakes . . . Ambitious in an inoffensive way . . . Dry humor pervades his every statement — he is likable and smilingly reserved . . . An accomplished pianist — a discerning music lover — a constructive critic . . . Made an occasion out of his recently-past twenty-first birthday — who can blame him ? . . . His modesty did not prevent him from becoming well-known and well-liked. Taul K. Wilkas, A. B. (Honors) 487 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, Mass. English Sodality 1, 2, 3, Heights 2, 3, 4, Sub Turri, French Academy 1, Hu- manities 1 (Associate Editor), World Relations League 2 (Secre- tary) 3, 4. T avid L. Williams Jr., B. S. B. A. 110 Summit Avenue, Winthrop, Mass. Marketing o Yacht Club 1, 2, Football 1, 2. A hitch-hiking communicant of Boston College . . . Practical economist that he is . . . refuses to contribute to the profits of the cafeteria by pulling a Gandhi . . . from 9:20 to 6:00 ... a fine scholar . . . quiet, with a smile on his face ... an adventurer at heart . . . has cycled his way through New England . . . travelled to Spain a few summers ago. Big, narrating Dave — brings distant romantic, adven- turous spots right into room with him . . . Breath of derring-do lends awesome aura to Dave ' s tales ... In- veterate reconteur, his sagas of sea life are incredibly authentic, — because of Dave ' s real love for anything nautical . . . Bon vivant par excellence — adds festive note to social gatherings where he keeps petites femmes agog, breathless as he spins yarns in deep rolling basso profundo . . . Blithe, carefree, blunt, companionable, that ' s Big Dave. Irving Zieper, B. S. 60 Devon Street, Roxbury, Mass. Biology Band 3, -4, Fulton 3, 4, Orchestra 3, Pre-Med Seminar 4, Dean ' s List 2, 3. Seymour Yesner, B. S. 566 Beach Street, Revere, Mass. Biology Pre-Med Seminar 1, Fencing 1, Track 2. Tall, rangy, bespectacled Seymour Yesner — a native and worthy representative of the hamlet of Revere . . . The potent leather of his lungs was displayed frequently among the football fans at Braves field — surprisingly powerful for one so seemingly mild . . . Fond of cutting up both on the dance floor and in the biology lab . . . Intent and zealous in his quest for knowledge . . . Help- ful on all counts but especially in his advice to our temporarily love-lorn. Zip to his friends ... a student of the highest calibre . . . veritable font of knowledge . . . loves life and enjoys it . . . claims his mustache is meant to be effective, not affected ... a lover and keen critic of music . . . strong, speculative interest in philosophy . . . has a concern for all that is Boston College . . . heading for a career in surgery . . . sociable, talented and effi- cient, his mark will be felt. %S4MJ2Ji Junior Class Officers Junior History The Juniors have had to contend with the same problem as their brothers in the Senior Class, namely the organization of activities when the members of the class are not nearly so fully acquainted as would have been the case had every one started together in Freshman year. With such a situation it is hard to pick leaders who are most representative of the class as a whole, but the successful candidates of the elec- tions last Autumn proved themselves more than equal to the task. Bill McCarthy made sure all arrangements for the Junior Prom were satisfactory before he en- tered Senior year in January, and ceded the presidency to Bill Murdoch, who assumed his duties with vigor and became a live wire in promoting the formation of the Student Council. The Junior Prom which is often the most color- ful dance of the entire season was held in January this year at the Hotel Bradford. Originally planned for the Copley Plaza the location had to be changed at the last moment because of a conflict in the Hotel ' s schedule. Accepting the inconvenience with the spirit and good nature that is customary of the Junior Class, the officers and committee made the affair so memor- able that it is assured of a prominent place in the memories of every member of the class of ' 49. The success of the prom was reflected in every other event in which the Juniors participated. Lend- ing senior A. A. Rep. Nick Palumbo a helping hand with the victory dances last fall was Art Lewis who also assumed the duties of Managing Editor of the Heights after Bob Sherer graduated in January. Strictly in the literary side the Junior ' s can boast of a host of first-class writers. Jim O ' Brien ' s satirical writings in both the Stylus and the Heights have be- come an inseparable part of both publications. Tom O ' Connor has become one of the most widely known campus figures by virtue of hi s very excellent and amusing cartoons which have graced the pages of f m f m %4 p wb GBT legiate Championship. In baseball Paul Martin baffled the opposition with deceptive curves and knuckleballs. And now with three years of experience and a score of noted accomplishments behind, the Juniors prepare to enter Senior year and take first place among the classes of the school. Judging from ante- cedent probability, as the rhetoricians would say. success will crown their efforts. Junior Prom Committee every publication including this volume of the Sub Turri. Tom Walsh has lent an aesthetic touch to the Stylus by some very fine art work, and of course, last but not least of the literary lions is John Spellman, the colorful editor of the Stylus. On the gridiron John Kissel and John Furey represented the Juniors and their achievements were so noteworthy that any comment here would be superfluous. Over in the Arena Jack Mclntyre, Jim Fitzgerald and Norm Daly helped pace the hockey team to the New England Inter-Col- A French Class with Andre ' Sophomore Officers — Arts and Sciences Sophomore History Sophomore Officers — Business School The enrollment in the two lower classes has reached such gigantic proportions that it is no longer possible to have the class adequately represented by one set of officers. Accordingly the College of Busi- ness Administration now elects separate representa- tives. The two groups elected act jointly when a matter of interest to the class as a whole is under discussion. This system of having separate officers for each school has worked out well. It has assured the Business School of adequate representation and yet it has not caused any conflict when all the officers must act together. The Sophomore dance which was held during the Easter recess and the Sophomore Prom in May more than proved this point. Of all the classes in the school the Sophomores have the greatest reserve of athletes. The football team has Clasby, Songin, Diminick, Spinney, Poissant, Palladino and Stuka to mention only a few. No sooner has the football season ended than Songin turns in his helmet for skates. This past year he was one of the best defense men in the east. Lewis, Burke, McCusker and Mahler were also standouts of a great B. C. team. To the lower classes will fall the task of making the Student Council an effective organization. Such a venture is not wholly successful until it has been in operation for at least a year. (The enthusiasm which the Sophomores showed in nominating and electing capable representatives prognosticated a high degree of success.) Enthusiasm seems to be one of the Sophomore classes most salient characteristics. Last Autumn when the Building Fund Drive was under way the second year men collected such a high percentage of funds that proportionately speaking they surpassed every other class. With spirit like that great things should be forth- coming from this class. Freshman History An unique class in many ways is the class of ' 51. Certainly the largest class ever to embark on a col- legiate tour of the Heights, this year ' s Freshman class can hold its numerical own with the combined total of their upperclass brothers. Moreover, in their initial year here they became embroiled in the Building Fund Drive and more than did their share by collect- ing the largest class total. In addition, they were called upon to field the first formal Freshman Athletic teams since before the war and they answered the call with courage and ability. Their football and hockey teams were certainly in keeping with the tradition of previous eagle teams and brought smiles of anticipation to the faces of Denny Myers and Snooks Kelly, who were anxious to get a crack at such a wealth of varsity material. As for the Fresh- man Basketball team, many observers around Boston considered them the cream of the crop and it looks very much as though this team is just what is needed to make the varsity a consistent winner. The unwieldy size of the class necessitated the breaking of a precedent, namely, the election of sep- arate class officers from the Business School and the Arts and Science. This arrangement, although defin- itely an experiment, worked out well and permitted satisfaction and ease in the solution of any problems which may arise and which may be peculiar to either of the two schools. It also proved to be more satis- factory to the students themselves since it gave them a more intimate knowledge of their class officers. Nor did the class social life suffer from this divided situa- tion and many dances, both as separate and combined operations, were successfully held. One fortunate aspect of this class is the discon- tinuance of February groups. This will permit the present Freshman class to continue through the com- ing three years as a unit rather than as a broken group as has been the custom since the war. Thus their influence on the newly formed Student Council will be great and their interest and aggressiveness will to a great extent determine the success or failure of this new organization. Freshmen Officers — Arts and Sciences IKssifi Freshmen Officers — Business School Sodality (Arts and Sciences) Always the most important activity from the standpoint of spiritual advantages to be gained, the Sodality has this year been divided into two sections because of its vastly increased membership. The Junior-Senior Group is under the direction of Father John E. Welch, and its meetings are held on Thursday during the third hour. The Freshman-Sophomore group, with Father Paul McNulty as moderator, meets during the fourth period. Primarily a religious body, the Sodality aims at fostering in its members an ardent devotion, rever- ence, and filial love towards the Mother of God. This loyalty towards the Virgin Mary expresses itself in works of charity and good will on the part of the Sodalists. Examples of these corporal works include the traditional function of the Sodalists in acting as escorts for the young ladies of Perkins Institute for the Blind at their various socials. Also the Sodality members assist the National Federation of Catholic College Students in the foreign relief drives for needy European students. This year witnessed the complete renovation of the Student Counsellor ' s Office with sufficient enlargement to accommodate two separate offices equipped with private confessionals, where students may go to Confession at any time. Guest speakers appear regularly on the Sodality programs. This year the group was privileged to hear Fr. Peter L ' Heureux of the White Fathers who ex- plained the purpose and function of his missionary order, Fr. Thomas Feeney, noted Catholic poet and member of the Boston College faculty, and Mr. Ed- ward Willock, Co-editor of the Magazine Integrity. As a noteworthy off-shoot of the A S Sodality, a Mass S tudy Club under the direction of Fr. John McCarthy was established to study the Mass from a devotional and liturgical point of view. In keeping with the emphasis on the Mass, a weekly Missa Recitata was conducted on Wednesday mornings in the Chapel. Thus a more active participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was made possible for Sodality members and all other interested students. The Sodality is opened to the entire student body, but it is intended for those who have sufficient devotion to the Blessed Virgin and are willing to expend their energy and make some sacrifice in order to exemplify that devotion. Sodality (Business School) Under the direction of Fr. Thomas Fay, S. J. the College of Business Administration Sodality was inaugurated in the fall. The functions of the CBA Sodality are the same as the Arts Sciences Sodal ity, but is limited, as the name implies, to Business School students. The Sodality of Our Lady is an association founded by the Society of Jesus and approved by the Holy See. It is a religious body whose members have joined together under a common rule of life with the ultimate purpose of sanctifying their own lives and the lives of those about them. This is accomplished by prayers, example, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The CBA Sodality is fortunate in having Father Fay as its moderator since this former Navy chaplain has gained a wealth of experience in dealing with the problems of young men. The weekly meetings were well attended and were varied and interesting. They included talks by well-known religious leaders and members of the faculty. In an endeavor to reach more students, the CBA Sodality decided to begin a series of lectures by prominent Catholic businessmen. Most of these speakers are to be drawn from the Catholic Alumni Sodality. The general topic of this new series of lec- tures was The Value of Catholic Training in the Business World of Today. The annual Sodality Retreat was held in the spring at the Jesuit Retreat House, Campion Hall, North Andover. Amidst a beautiful setting most con- ducive to devotion and intimacy with the Lord, this yearly activity was spiritually profitable in the highest degree for all those who attended. Thomas Greehan, of Belmont was elected Senior Prefect of the CBA Sodality. John O ' Neill and Thomas Curley were elected Vice Prefect and Secre- tary-Treasurer, respectively. Greehan was a graduate of Belmont High School, and studied at Holy Cross during the War in the Naval Reserve. An active member of the Senior Class, Greehan is varsity track captain and member of the College newspaper staff. The Order of the Cross and Crown Every college has its aristoi of outstanding men. In recognition of this fact, Boston College has formed a society for such men. This organization is reserved to Seniors who have achieved distinction during their first three years, both in scholastic attain- ment and in extra-curricular activities. In November, Rev. Stephen A. Mulcahy, S. J., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced the list of seniors eligible for admission into the Order of the Cross and Crown, the honor society of Boston College. The successful Seniors included John Joseph Sullivan, Knight Commander; Timothy J. Regan; James A. Boudreau; Eugene F. Nash; Michael J. DeCesare; and Cornelius J. Scanlon. The Knight Commander will act as Student Marshal at Commencement, and ex-offkio chairman of every committee representing the College. The other members will be assistant marshals at Gradua- tion and will also form the Committee for Father ' s Day, held in the spring for the fathers of the Seniors. The main function of the Cross and Crown Society this year has been the arrangement and pre- sentation of a cultural program by outstanding persons in various fields of artistic endeavor. In February the society presented Jesus Maria Sanroma, brilliant concert pianist. In March the student body enjoyed a delightful talk on the Contemporary Theatre by Eliot Norton, dramatic critic of the Boston Post. The April presentation was Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg, former Chancellor of Austria, fol- lowed in May by Boris Goldovsky, Opera connoiseur, and Director of the New England Conservatory of Music. It is hoped that these presentations of the Cross and Crown Society will become a permanent part of the year ' s cultural events. For those underclassmen who are ambitious, the Cross and Crown Society provides a real incentive to persist in their scholastic endeavors with the assurance of official recognition by the College. Ad- mission is automatic and founded solely on achieve- ment, both in the field of academic accomplishment and extra-curricular activities. This year ' s member- ship comes up to those qualifications in every way. Business Club The Business Club was formed in the spring of 1946 to, Develop a better student understanding of the practical application of modern business tech- niques, to keep the student informed of the current developments in the business world, and to bring about a closer relationship between the student and business. The formal organization is the result of studies made by the twenty five charter members. The club maintains an office in the Museum and has had the fullest cooperation of the Deans of the College of Business Administration, and its faculty members. Its regular meetings held at the College are supple- mented by field trips and lectures by leaders in the commercial and industrial world. The business program is balanced by social ac- tivities, including the first dance to be held in the new auditorium, and a luncheon and banquet which will be held at the end of the school year. An im- portant phase of Business Club activities has been the presentation of several talks by outstanding men in the field of commerce and business. The Business Club had the opportunity of hearing Mr. William Applebaum of the Stop and Shop Supermarkets In- corporated of Boston at one of the club meetings. Other speakers from various business establishments rounded out the year ' s program of activities. The officers of the Business Club are as follows: Robert Snyder: President David Murray: Vice-President Edward Whitman: Secretary John O ' Neill: Treasurer Don Duffey: Coordination Officer Such an organization of business students can be very helpful to all its members for it provides an opportunity for forming lasting associations and friendship which can be most useful in the years to come. Most B. C. men are faced with similar problems when it comes to getting situated in the business world. Hence, it seems logical that by making con- tacts early in their careers they may the more easily learn to rely on one another for aid and advice in the years ahead. May the Business Club continue to grow in size and scope, and may its members, past, present, and future, be successful in whatever sphere of business they may pursue. MUSICAL ClUSS jjt%  • % ;• • fea - .  l. The Clubs in Action at One of the Many Successful Concerts Musical Clubs The 1947-1948 Edition of the Musical Clubs of Boston College proved to be an exceedingly ac- complished and versatile of musicians. Revived in 1946 after four years of inactivity due to the fortunes of war, the combined Band, Glee Club, and Orchestra enjoyed a most successful year under the able direc- tion of Mr. Walter Mayo of the class of 1923. The Band was the first ensemble of the Clubs to be organized in the fall, and it was kept busy enter- An Informal Session After the B.C. -Emmanuel Concert taining at all the home football games and at the gigantic rallies held before the games and during the Build Fund Campaign in October. The Glee Club, reorganized soon after classes resumed, gave its first concert at the Boston Garden on the occasion of the One-Hundredth Anniversary of the founding of St. Mary ' s parish in the North End. With an increase in membership over last year, the organization included seventy-five voices. A joint concert with the Emmanuel College Glee Club arranged under the auspices of the National Federation of Catholic College Students, and held at the New Auditorium, highlighted the Christmas season. The Concert Orchestra was reorganized in Jan- uary, and accompanied the Glee Club in the latter half of the season, which kept the members of the Musical Clubs busy with concerts in Beverly, Stone- ham, Lynn, and at Symphony Hall, Boston. The traditional Laetare Sunday concert at Weston College was received with appreciation and Officers of the Musical Clubs enthusiasm, and the prestige of the Musical Clubs reached a new high at such distinguished girl ' s col- leges as Regis, Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, and St. Joseph College in Hartford, where the Clubs were royally received. The combined Orchestra and Glee Club concerts provided a variety of interesting, well-selected and well-rendered programs. The Orchestra showed a splendid resurgence under the experienced baton of Mr. Mayo, while the Glee Club increased its repetoire with the skilled rendition of both religious and secular music. Certainly the rhythmic spiritual Dry Bones , sung to the accompaniment of various noisemakers in the form of woodblocks, bells, ratchets, chimes, and castinets, never failed to gain applause as the outstanding novelty selection of the Club. The Testament of Freedom , a collection of the prose of Thomas Jefferson put to music was rendered in its entirety at the annual Spring Campus Concert at the New Auditorium. James Costello, baritone, the President of the Musical Clubs, was an outstanding soloist at all concerts, as was Vincent Nuccio, tenor, and Vice- President. On the instrumental side, Joseph Wilber, Glee Club Accompanist, performed expertly as piano solo- ist at several concerts. The Freshman Class gave the promising young violinist Agrippino A. Roccuzzo who captivated the audiences by his musical skill and personality. As the majority of Club members are lower classmen, we may justly expect even greater heights to be reached by the Club in the future. The Band Aquinas Circle nn g The love and the interest in Philosophy which have been fostered for centuries in Jesuit colleges find concrete expression in the Aquinas Circle at Boston College. Under the guidance of Fr. John A. O ' Brien, Chairman of the Department of Philosophy, the Circle aims to promote among the members an active interest in philosophy and an application of Scholastic Philosophy in every phase of life. Through the reading, analysis and communal dis- cussion of Catholic writings in the field of Philosophy the Circle members hope to achieve a greater under- standing and a wider knowledge of Scholasticism while, at the same time, they learn to avoid the pitfalls of materialistic and other false modes of thinking. At this year ' s meetings the emphasis has been on the presentation, presented by a member at each meeting, of reviews of various philosophical works, such as ManAgainst Myth, and Plato ' s Republic. This method of presentation has enabled the Circle mem- bers to acquire facility in philosophical discussion by individual effort. Moreover, interrogation of the speaker on various aspects of his presentation by other members of the Circle has been helpful in stimulating clear and concise thinking. One of the high-lights in the year ' s activity of the Circle was masterfull review and outline of the First Book of Plato ' s Republic presented by Father O ' Brien at one of the March meetings. Father O ' Brien spoke of Plato as the poet-philosopher whose Dial - ogues reflect a religious tenor and spiritual sublimity, remarkable in a man whose birth pre-dated Christ by over 400 years. It must not be thought that, although Scholastic philosophical principles are followed, there are no grounds for argumentation and disputation amongst the members. Many are the meetings that are en- livened by disagreement and forceful discussion. The Circle has its Suarezians and its Thomists galore; so, even after the formal meetings are adjourned, groups of enthusiastic philosophers are sure to gather in energetic bull sessions to continue discussion. Plans were made during the year to exchange philosophical opinions with similar clubs on other college campuses. Senior William Sipsey was elected President of the Circle at the beginning of the year, and he carried out his duties as chairman of each meeting, and of stimulating ideas and opinions of the members by thought provoking comments. James Calabrese, senior, was the Circle secre- tary, and junior Larry Azar undertook the position of treasurer. Students interested in philosophical discussion and anxious to gain further knowledge in the realms of philosophical wisdom are urged to inquire further into the functions and aims of the Aquinas Circle. The Fulton Debating Society The Fulton Debating Society enjoyed the 80th year of its existence by an active and triumphant season under the guidance of Father James Geary, S. J. and the leadership of Robert Coughlin, President of the Society. Founded by Fr. Robert Fulton, S. J. in 1868, the Society has through the years gained the admiration and respect of all admirers of forensic endeavor, wherever its members have been heard. The season commenced with debates held dur- ing the regular meetings on Monday afternoon in room TlOO. In November a pair of debates were held with Bost on University to open the intercol- legiate season. The teams split the series, each win- ning one. In a panel that considered the Catholic Attitude on American Democracy Fultonites Bob Coughlin, John Moore, E. Paul Kelley and Neil Scanlon spoke at Beachmont in December. The thorny question of the Partition of Palestine was entertained by the members at one of the club meetings, with Dave Reardon and Jack McCarthy on the affirmative and George Zion and Arthur Ashook on the negative. The team of William Murphy and John Moore defeated Loyola College of Montreal while defending the negative side of the question On the Necessity for a World Government. Georgetown University and Canisius College were to be the next victims of the B. C. oratorical skills, both being defeated in debates at Milton and South Boston. Further activities of the Society included visits to St. Michael ' s College in Winooski, Vermont; Manhattan College, New York ; Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania; Mt. St. Mary ' s College at Emmitsburg, Maryland; Georgetown University and Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Washington, D. C. The above colleges were visited on the annual Easter tour of the Society. Also included on the tour were contests with Fordham and Temple University. The topic is the 1947-1948 Intercollegiate Question, Resolved: A World Federal Government Should be Established Immediately. The negative team was represented by William Murphy, junior and winner of the 1947 Marquette Medal, and John Kielty. The affirmative team was composed of James O ' Connor and John Moore. Traditional debates are scheduled with the Holy Cross Debating Society in Brockton and Melrose to complete one of the most active years in the long and glorious history of Fulton. Under the vigorous leadership of President Robert Coughlin, the Society functioned smoothly with a variety of interesting and informative weekly meetings in which all of the Fulton members had a chance to participate. With the nucleus of this year ' s membership re- turning, Fr. Geary is pointing towards another banner year for Fulton in 1948. The Heights Under the Co-editorship of Don Duffey and Jack O ' Neill, the Boston College Heights had a busy year, gathering and publishing more news and features for the largest and busiest student body in B. C. history. The school year brought important news events by the score. The Building Fund Campaign, the football sea- son, the Cross and Crown Lectures, and the estab- lishment of the first representative Student Council at Boston College were all lead stories in the current year ' s issues. Pursuing the policy of weekly issues, the Heights Staff was kept on their toes each Tuesday from the close of classes until the late evening. Moderator Bill Hayward resigned his position as director of publicity at B. C. to accept a new position in New York, and was succeeded by Mr. Crowley, S. J., a member of the faculty who was most cooperative and helpful. Many new innovations were employed to enliven interest in the school newspaper. A new series entitled Pillars of the Heights by Jim O ' Brien portrayed in word and picture some of the best known personalities on campus. College Clippings a zestful and amusing column by Jim Waters reproduced the best in jokes and anecdotes from other college publications. The controversial society column, Tower to Town , under the byline of Charlie Brennan and Herb Hickey continued to arouse the approval of some and the indignation of others of the student body. Columns, informative and interesting on such varied subjects as music, the theatre, and campus life, as well as a Letters to the Editor section were also inaugurated this year. The budget and staff of the Heights were the largest in its twenty-nine year history. Managing Editor Bob Sherer, who graduated in January, was succeeded by Arthur Lewis. Paul Waters took over the duties of Paul Riordan as Sports Editor at the same time, while continuing to write his Eagle ' s Eye column as well. Paul Mitchell and Bob Dineen improved the Features section through effort and hard work, while the talented Tom O ' Connor drew continual chuckles from everyone with his riotous cartoons. Business managers Angelo Loscocco and Charlie Cullen helped maintain the record budget by gain- ing a large amount of advertisements. All these efforts, plus those of the News Staff under the direc- tions of Bill Abely have enabled the Heights to reach a new high in all-round excellence and reader interest. The Stylus The 1947-1948 Stylus was almost an entirely different publication from those of previous years. With a new moderator in Father Leonard, a new Editor in John Spellman, a renovated Staff, and a flashy new cover, the Stylus began a new epoch in its long and distinguished history. The first issue, which appeared in November, was generally regarded as an improvement over any endeavors since the War. The new editorial policy was well expressed in the following words, The Stylus is your college literary publication. It is being written, managed, and published by you. If you be- lieve that the Stylus can be improved, see us, write us, let us know. It is your magazine, and is not controlled by any one group or clique. There has been notable variety in the Stylus articles this year. The November issue included two personal sketches, one on Samuel Jewall, the Puritan Jurist, and the other, the famous American writer, Joseph Dever, a Boston College graduate, and one- time Editor of the Stylus, whose first novel, No Lasting Home, has been but recently published. An interesting portion of this season ' s Stylus has been these masterpieces of satire by Jim O ' Brien which have appeared in almost every issue. His contribution, A Stupid Plan for Feeding Europe which appeared in the December number caused a great deal of comment because of its caustic delivery. The poetry of Bob Tracy deserves mention because of its high quality. New England Reverie , appear- ing in the December Stylus, shows Mr. Tracy at his best. The March issue had much worthwhile reading matter, with several excellent poems by Bernard Driscoll. Joseph MacMahon ' s The Handle on the Cup of Happiness is remarkable for its clever phrase- ology and humorous description. Bouquets are also in order for expert cartoonist Tom O ' Connor, John Brennan, Bob Costello, Paul Vergahes, who is the Managing Editor, and illustrator Ed Tedesco. Under the imaginative eye of Editor John Spellman the layout of the Stylus has become a model of compactness and balance. Almost every field of literary endeavor has been included in the current issues and more will be forthcoming in the future. As one reviewer put it, the Stylus has traveled a long way on the path towards its former great heights of pre-war days, when, under the leadership of Joe Dever, it attained nation-wide recognition. The present editorial policy of the Stylus is excellent and it demonstrates the foresightedness of its editor. We expect great things from the Stylus in the future. Friar Lawrence Consoles Romeo The Dramatic Society In December, the regular dramatic season of ' 47 - ' 48 opened with a production that emphasized the sock of the traditional sock and buskin . A story of a musician-pugilist, GOLDEN BOY moved with smashing speed, stimulating drama, and disturbing pathos to fittingly inaugurate a successful season. Playing the title role excellently, Donald Cerulli was hard-put to outdo the fine characteriza- tions of William Sipsey, Richard Favreau and Elliot Silverstein, who sparkled in supporting roles. The play, admittedly the best by the brilliant, erratic Clifford Odets, a leftist playwright flung to fame in the mid-thirties, proved a suitable vehicle for the rejuvenated Dramatic Society. John L. Bonn, S. J. Father Director, artfully interspersed the seasoned players with the neophytes and presented to the public a finished production that merited and received the plaudits of students and critics alike. A Shakespearean opus is traditional in the Boston College Dramatic Society repertoire each year. This year, tried, true and well-loved ROMEO AND JULIET highlighted the mid-winter schedule of collegiate events. The beautifully tragic struggle be- tween the Montagues and Capulets, the fatal, frantic love of the protagonists moved across the boards of the new college auditorium as they have for the past Officers of the Dramatic Society three centuries across other more famous boards, thrilling, exciting, pulsing as always. Sean Madigan played the swashbuckling swordsman-turned-lover, Romeo, to the hilt of his glittering sword and to the enchantment of Juliet and audience alike. The sup- porting cast as a whole was superb and it would be unfair and space-devouring to try to enumerate their splendid performances here. At this writing, the final production of the Society is as yet undetermined. Prospectively it is to be either a classical Greek play or a combined en- deavour with the musical clubs in the presentation L ■ MRsT ■SWfct L i W r A Scene from Old Wang of a musical-comedy. However there have been other highlights in the Club ' s activities that may not pass unnoticed. In the early fall, the Society cooperated in a play commemorating the founding of St. Mary ' s parish by the Jesuits. Here, for the first time, save for the summer productions, the stage of the new audi- torium was used. An innovation of last year ' s Society was continued when female roles were enacted by women who flocked from many sources to participate in the Society ' s activities. The B. C. School of Nurs- ing, Regis and Emmanuel Colleges and the National Thespian Club all were represented in the club ' s try- outs and productions. The final noteworthy achieve- ment of the Society was a roadtrip with several stands in Connecticut and New York, concluding in Tarrytown, N. Y. This occurred in April and the play was a tale of spiritual conflict entitled Gheon Old Wang starring John Stokes, President of the Society, in the title role of old Wang. The contributions of the graduating class were chiefly apparent in the business, production and executive fields. Business Manager was William Melville. Paul Waters was the efficient Theater Manager, numbering among his hard-working assist- ants Angelo Loscocco and Thomas McCall. Doing a professional stint of lighting all productions, Fred MacDonald turned night into day according to the fleeting requirements of the lighting script. Joe McMahon acted as the Society ' s Secretary-Treasurer. The Dramatic Society season was an outstanding success in its own right but it also served to pour additional riches into the treasure pile of tradition which future Boston College thespians will inherit with justified pride and with hopeful purpose of emulation. Something unique was added this year when the Dramatic Society officially became co-ed, with the inclusion of young Thespians from the Nursing School. For many years members of the Regis and Emmanuel dramatic clubs have appeared in Boston College theatre productions, but 1947 was the first year in which girls were made official members. A new era has arrived in Boston College dramatic circles! May next year bring more outstanding pro- ductions and along with them, the fame and recogni- tion that so justly has been enjoyed by Boston College dramatic presentations in the past! A Moment of Comedy from Romeo and Juliet William P. Noonan, Managing Editor James F. Costello, Editor-in-Chief J Thomas M. Carroll, Business Manager Sub Turri Biographers Joseph C. McMahon, Editor Warren E. Watson Joseph Veaner James W. McKenna William H. Curley John M. Corcoran Robert B. Costello John F. Sullivan Frank J. Duffin Paul G. Murphy Albert F. Hurley Edmund J. Coughlin Cornelius G. Sullivan Features J. Donald Duffey, Editor Edward A. Coen Class History William J. Sipsey, Editor Robert B. Costello Paul R. Wilkas Activities John H. Flynn, Editor John D. Hughes Joseph G. Twomey Sports Paul A. Waters, Editor Thomas J. Greehan Circulation John W. DePass, Manager John F. Lyons Joseph F. Donohue Business Stat Timothy J. Connors Paul E. Lane Howard D. Chisolm John J. Kelley Lawrence H. O ' Brien Frank A. Gay Francis X. Harvey William P. Melville James F. Liebke Thomas H. Menten John C. Kelleher Edward J. McMorrow It will probably seem unbelievable to Jim Costello and Bill Noonan that the time, dear reader, for your perusal of these lines, has actually arrived. From the time Jim said What do we do first? , only to have Bill answer I think we need a printer or something , to the day the delivery truck rolled to the door bearing two hundred and fifty maroon-bound tomes, there has been a surplus of anxious hearts and aching heads. Truly, when the lines, ' Through long days of labor and nights devoid of ease ' , were penned, the poet must have had Jim Costello on his mind. The successful production of a year book of the calibre of our SUB TURRI demands the close cooperation of an able and unselfish editor-in-chief and an energetic and industrious staff. Certainly the personnel of our book suited that need. No other editor could possibly have given of his time and talents so willingly and unstintingly as did Jim. No other staff could have been chosen who would have worked so closely and diligently for success as did our present group. On rhat day many year-long months ago when the editors first conferred in an empty office in the Museum, the future had a confused expression. However, they dug in and came up with a printer, photographer and engraver and the wheels started turning, slowly perhaps, but none-the-less turning. Next, a staff . . . and then ideas . . . ideas . . . countless ideas were needed to fill the pages; and dollars, many dollars, to pay for these pages, the procurement of which was turned over to Tom Carroll, and Tom proved to be a fellow with a wallet full of dollar-drawing ideas. The machinery started moving more rapidly from that point but the increase definitely wasn ' t smooth. At times the riotous office resembled a Government project . . . plenty of activity but little accomplishment. At other times it looked much like an old Keystone Comedy with Jim using bushels of matches on a tobacco-less pipe, Bill ham- mering his two index fingers down to the knuckle on typewriter keys, and Tom, diligent and janitor- like, hopelessly trying to introduce neatness and order into an unfamiliar setting. But results speak for themselves and as you can see the whole staff has done well. We have tried to inject fresh ideas into the book at every possible point and the fine work of the business staff has enabled the editorial staff to do their work without budget worries. So . . . here it is and we hope you enjoy it. Student Athletic Association Hats off to stalwart Nick Palumbo and his associates for their untiring efforts to shake student inhibitions and bring back the old B. C. spirit to the football games, pre-game rallies, and victory dances! The year ' 47 saw the long-overdue renewal of auto- mobile torchlight parades following the rallies at the Heights and stretching down Commonwealth Avenue and on into cavernous depths of down-town Boston ' s streets, where the jubilant sons of Alma Mater con- tinued their exhibition of enthusiasm by snake dances, and thundering cheers led by the indefatigable Giles Threadgold and his associates. We of Sub Turri recognize the work and anxiety attendant upon the position of the Student Athletic Association Representatives, and extend our congrat- ulations to this unselfish group for the most terrific, the loudest, (thanks to Giles and his crew) and the most enthusiastic season in Boston College history. They have established a precedent that will be hard to beat. Those B. C. students who were present (and it was virtually a one-hundred percent turnout) will never forget the colossal rally and torchlight parade through Beantown ' s alleys and by-ways. All of Boston turned to look at the happy (and slightly fanatic) Eagle fans as they frolicked and cavorted in their wild excitement and high-jinks. From lampposts and fences to the theatre marquees, the cheerleaders, paced by the fantastic Threadgold, kept up the tum- ultuous singing and cheering by all sorts of gyrations and contortions. Surely this was a night to be re- membered by all B. C. followers! Nick Palumbo, the senior A. A. Rep who hails from Somerville, did a masterful job in arrang- ing the Saturday evening dances during the season, aided and assisted by the Junior A. A. Rep Dick Riley from Lynn. The opening dances, following the first three games, were held in the New Auditorium on the campus. Following the Wake Forest and Saint Mary ' s games, the dances were presented amidst the pleasant surroundings of the Boston City Club. The hangup finale on the night of the traditional Holy Cross game topped them all in attendance, despite the gridiron loss in the afternoon. The B. C. Spirit showed a one hundred percent improvement this year over 1946. Never in the College ' s history have sports had the high percentage of student body attendance, and never has enthusiasm within the student body been so high. This is in part due to the tremendous spirit of cameraderie aroused by the inhabitants of the barracks who aided the Student A. A. Reps by erecting signs and posters. Let ' s keep this spirit going, Class of ' 49! The Industrial Management Club The Industrial Management Club was estab- lished in June of 1942 by the students majoring in this field. After its inception its activities were cur- tailed by World War II. Now having won its dis- charge from the service it takes its place among the many other activities of the college. The objective of the Club is three-fold; to further acquaint the members with the many problems confronted by the Industrial Manager; secondly, to act as a medium for the development of the point of view of top-level management, and, to assist in the growth of a professional attitude towards these lines of activity. Talks and open discussions conducted both by visiting speakers and the members, and field trips, represent some of the ways in which these objectives are attained. The Club banquet held at the Engineer ' s Club of Boston highlighted the year ' s activities. We were most fortunate in having with us that evening as our principal speaker Mr. James V. Toner, President of the Boston Edison Company. Spring brought with it our final meeting. It brought, too, happiness in the recollection of many pleasant moments spent together and sorrow that these were to be our last. To Mr. Byrnes, the faculty adviser of our Club, go our very sincere thanks and appreciation for his splendid efforts in making this Club, which is still in its infancy, the success it has proven to be. The Industrial Management Club is most anx- ious to increase its membership for the coming school year. The Club offers several advantages already enumerated above. Moreover, there is always a need for energetic young men in this field. The College of Business Administration gives an unsurpassed academic training in this field, while, at the same time, the Industrial Management Club works along and adds the practical information so necessary in attaining the all-important know-how by applying the theory to the practical problems. For those stu- dents majoring in industrial management, this club is a must. Just Before the Race Ski Club In the first competition it ever entered the B. C. Ski Club won first place and was awarded a large silver cup which is now on display in the A. A. office. The victory came on the occasion of the Third Annual Winter Carnival of Northeastern University which took place at West Ossipee, New Hampshire. This initial victory was even more spectacular in that the Club, organized formally for the first time this year, was competing against teams which have been operat- ing on an official basis for years. Several individual skiers have established repu- tations and respect for their skills from their opponents this year. Such club members as Mai Connor, the slalom wizard, Paul Giunee, Bob Hardy, Bob Scannell, Tom Sweeny, Ed Isaac, and Larry Mac- Kenzie have insured the success of the first year team to such an extent that outside schools have com- menced to look upon the Ski-Eagles as worthy oppo- nents. Proof of B. C. recognition in the skiing field has come in the formation of the New England Inter-collegiate Ski Council, an association of ski enthusiasts from such colleges as Boston College, Boston University, Tufts, Devens, and others. The first meet to be held under the auspices of the New England Inter-collegiate Ski Council was sponsored by Boston College at Peterboro, New Hampshire, during the first week of March. Another meet was held on Mt. Wachusett during March, which was won by Tufts, with B. C. taking fourth place in a field of six. This contest was held under the worst of physical conditions, with sleet, snow, and fog turning the 2800-foot Pine Knoll Trail into a hazardous run. At Boston College winter sports are certainly on the up-swing. This trend is particularly evident in the increased amount of competitive interest among the team members with aggregations from outside schools. We expect great things from future B. C. Ski Teams. 1L i Going Down! Officers of the Yacht Club To the amazement of the New England Inter- collegiate Yacht Club Association, this fall the Boston College Sailors, without boats of their own, with little or no practice, and with no coach, pro- ceeded to win the New England Associate Yacht Racing Championship Trophy. At the end of the Fall Season they were accepted as full members of the National Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association. The newly designed Burgee, submitted to the Yacht Racing Association, has been approved. It is a golden cross on a maroon field with the Boston College Eagle in gold in the upper inside corner. This has been the biggest year in the history of the Yacht Club. It is now a minor sport with fifteen letters having been presented at the close of the Spring Season. The First Inter-collegiate Frostbite Yacht Club Regatta, held on the Potomac, was the main social affair of the season with Georgetown as the hosts. A record total of fifty students are members of the Yacht Club this season, the largest number in the history of the club. If it were not for the generosity and kindness extended to the Boston College Yachtsmen by the members of the M. I. T. Yacht Club they would not have been able to practice, to hold intramurals, so necessary for the selection of the Racing Skippers, nor to act as Host Club to the other colleges. Any expression of thanks to such overwhelming generosity would be inadequate indeed. The future for the Boston College Yacht Club looks very bright. Its main weight of top Racing Skippers is made up of members of the Sophomore Class who will be able to sustain the Club ' s rising record for at least two more years. Now that the competition is stiffer, as a result of the acceptance to full membership, it is a great asset to the Club to have such a mainstay of excellent Racing Skippers as it now possesses. Since the Club has no Coach or Boats it has taken great pleasure in its victories. How- ever, the driving ambition of every member now is to win the National Inter-collegiate Yacht Racing Trophy in which competition the club will sail this Spring for the first time. Although it may not be won this Season there is an excellent chance of the trophy being placed in the Dean ' s office within two years. The Presentation of the Coveted Racing Trophy The German Academy For those B. C. students who are interested in German culture, language, customs, lore, national traditions, and even German cooking, the German Academy is the central meeting spot. Under the jovial direction of Dr. Paul Boulanger, Chairman of the German Department, a busy year was in the offing, commencing with a dinner in authentic German style in a typical German restaurant, and closing with the traditional dramatic production from the pen of one of the most famous German playwrights. At a recent meeting of the club the motion picture version of William Tell was a feature. The society plans a banquet in the spring to round out the year ' s activities. The revival of one of the pre-war traditions of the Academy — the staging of a complete play auf Deutsch — was agreed upon with much enthusiasm by the Academy ' s stalwarts, who promptly forged ahead with plans for the production. As we go to press the selection had not been definitely decided upon, and actors with a speaking knowledge of German are being sought. Consistent with the Academy ' s aim to increase the speaking and comprehensive fluency of the aver- age German student in as informal and as natural a manner as possible, the meetings of the club have frequently taken the form of a conversation session. Discussions of various modes and customs of Ger- many have been subjects of conversation at such meetings. Needless to say, this affords an opportunity to not only the novice, and intermediate, but also the advanced German student to pick up words and phrases which he would not usually meet in the regular class period. Moreover, the conversation session enables the student to accustom his ear to the sound of the tongue, as well as to dip into the bottomless well of relevent information on the language and customs of the German people. All students of German and all who are inter- ested in participating in the organization ' s activities are fraternally invited to join the German Academy in the future. Chemist ' s Club The present academic year has seen the organiza- tion of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society into a Boston College Chapter and the acquisition of a charter. What had heretofore been merely individual student participation became more active with the choosing of a faculty moderator, election of officers and plans for regular bi-monthly meetings. During the fust semester these meetings were devoted mainly to the business of organization with all members participating, each regular chapter meeting being preceded by a meeting of the Execu- tive Committee to plan and economize the time properly. When the work of organization was completed it was possible to devote the meetings of the second semester to the realization of the aims of a student chapter which are opportunities for professional associations presentation of scientific papers, of student interest by members, and hearing guest speakers from the faculty and the chemical industry. Among those who gave interesting talks before the group were Dr. Andre J. de Bethune, Dr. Samuel Glasstone, and Mr. Robert O ' Malley of the Chemistry Faculty. A film on glass manufacture was shown through the courtesy of Corning Glass, Inc. A plant trip to the Monsanto Chemical Co. was conducted by the group to enable members to observe first-hand the type of work they might soon pursue. Plans were made for a dinner and guest speakers. The high- light of the year ' s activities was the address to the SAACS given by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Richard J. Cushing, D. D. Archbishop of Boston, during the month of February. Speaking for over forty -five minutes, His Excellency appealed to the future men of science to have a spiritual approach to the atomic age in which they are destined to walk. Archbishop Cushing closed his address by stating his conviction that our nation has nothing to fear if it captures moral leadership in behalf of the universal community. Following this inspiring lecture, His Excellency was tendered a reception by the faculty in St. Mary ' s Hall. An increased program of activities is planned for next year, and a substantial increase in the member- ship of the society is anticipated. The Faculty Moderator chosen by the students is Rev. Albert F. McGuinn, S. J. a member of the American Chemical Society. y j - , ' •;  ' . ■ Hii i k m I 1 W ifl£K 1 ' Mf Kf twti ' H ■ WB ; A fl . Mm B ■ ws . -J French Academy Modern language academies have always held a paramount position among extra curricular activities at Boston College, and there is no doubt that the French Academy was one of the foremost activities in 1948. To begin with, most conversations, dis- cussions, and talks took place in French. This system had a two-fold advantage, since it entailed for the members not only the development of an appreciation for French literature, but also considerable self-ad- vancement in conversational French. The accomplishments of the Academy during the entire year certainly offer a remarkable example of what the initiative and interest of the members have done. At the weekly club meetings, lectures were given by various student members and by professors in the French department. Junior member Frank Laverty will be long remembered for his fine lecture on the life and career of the great French general, Napoleon Bonaparte, which was delivered over a period of two meetings. Several social events took place during the course of the year with an informal dance being held on the campus for the members of the Academy. At the beginning of the year, a dinner was given in authentic French style. In the spring the play Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme was presented in French by the club members in the Auditorium. Perhaps the highlight of the year ' s activities was the traditional French Ora- torical Contest held at the Chalet of the Philomatheia Club, at which the French Consul in Boston was one of the official In all endeavors of the Academy the guiding hand of Professor Andre de Beauvivier was felt and appreciated. Since the chief aim of the organization is to help the students of the French language achieve greater facility in the conversational use of French, and to promote added interest in French culture and literary endeavor, it must be said that each member has gained a certain polish and refinement in his speech and literary capacities. The officers of the French Academy were as follows: Paul Martin: President Paul T. McCarty: Vice-President Francis P. Laverty: Secretary Joseph P. Ritchie: Treasurer Charles C. Kenny: Sergeant d ' arms To our genial Professor de Bouv whose kind words and generous aid we shall always remember, we extend our congratulations and best wishes for the future success of our own ' Academie Francais. Camera Club The Camera Club was formed this year to pro- mote interest in, and to develop skill in photography. This new organization, under the guidance of Mr. Eugene C. Brissette, S. J., is the result of active student interest and was heartily approved by school authori- ties. Its objectives include the development of skill and experience in taking, developing, copying, en- larging pictures, and making slides. The Club ' s facilities include a well equipped darkroom containing an enlarger and a growing library. Close cooperation with school departments and activities has been the club ' s aim from the start. This is manifest in the contribution of slides to the science department, and pictures to the school news- paper. Meetings are highlighted by lectures, slides, and movies prepared by the Eastman Kodak and Afga Companies. Student interest will be further fostered by exhibitions and contests. The club members are fiends when it comes to taking candid shots, and are apt to turn up in class on the campus at just about any time with their shutters clicking! A few of the boys have even ventured into the business on a profit basis, and have erected a professional studio in one of the dormitories, where customers may be expertly photographed by appointment. This infant club provides an excellent example of an activity that contributes greatly to both student and school, and hence, has the real opportunity of becoming one of the most popular organizations be- cause of the widespread interest in photography. Campus and inter-collegiate exhibitions will enable the club members to display the results of their hobby for public approval. The Officers of the Camera Club are as follows: George S. Crosby: President Abram O. King: Vice-President Joseph A. Silverio: Secretary Francis E. Lento: Treasurer World Relations League Since its inception in 1945, the World Relations League (WRL) has been significantly regarded as one of the most active extra curricular societies on campus. Founded when the veterans first started to return to the Heights, the WRL has been the center for discussion and action pertaining to the world po- litical situation. Under the understanding guidance of Fr. James L. Burke, Chairman of the Department of History and Government, the League holds its weekly meetings on the third floor of the Tower building. Such gatherings are distinguished for their earnest (and sometimes heated) argumentation over some of the world ' s most complex and baifling problems. Participation in inter-collegiate forums, radio programs, political action groups, and student con- ventions comes readily into the scops of the WRL members, both individually and as a body. Early in December the society traveled to Holy Cross College to attend the annual convention of the New England Catholic Peace Federation. Delegates form WRL also were active in the Conference held by the Carnegie Institute for International Peace in Springfield. Each bi-weekly meeting of the League, held in T305, was certain to product a provocative speech from one of the members on an interesting and stimu- lating subject connected with world political affairs. The range and scope of the subject matter may be indicated by the titles of the lectures delivered by the members. WRL President Leo Medinger opened the year ' s series with a talk on the Marshall Plan, followed by freshman Larry Boyle whose subject was The Possibility of Establishing a World Govern- ment. Senior John L. Fitzpatrick delivers a graphic portrayal of UN weaknesses in a lecture entitled, The UN Versus Nationalism. Maurice Rahilly acquainted the club with the functioning of UNESCO, while senior John Flynn spoke on The Future of the National Student Association. Donald Wenger ' s opinions on the Arab-Jewish situation expressed in a lecture of The Palestine Partition Program evoked violent exchanges of opinion and considerable com- ment from members George Zion and Joe Veener. In view of the troubled world in which we are living at present, an organization such as the World Relations League is indispensable on a campus where straight thinking on important issues is so vitally needed, and where leadership to meet the political and idealogical problems of today in an intelligent and objective manner must be promoted and fostered. The Pre-Medical Seminar The Pre-Medical Seminar was formally estab- lished under the direction of the late Rev. Francis J. Dore, S. J., M. D., in 1934 to promote a better under- standing of the various phases of medical education and medical practice through the discussion of topics which concern both medicine and morality. It is further to encourage a greater cooperation with the faculty, a more intelligent appreciation of the special advantages of medical students, and to foster a deeper friendship among the students themselves. The Seminar evolved from informal discussion groups held after class in Father Dore ' s office. At present, under the direction of Rev. Francis X. Wilkie, S. J., the Seminar is limited to seniors and those applying to medical and dental schools. Opposing views on the problems of Medical Ethics that will confront the students in later life are advanced at weekly meetings by two members to stimulate informal discussion. Guest speakers and movies on medical subjects are presented throughout the year. The Seminar contributes immeasureably to the development of Catholic professional men that are equipped to handle the many ethical problems they will meet in practice and to the establishment of a close and lasting friendship among them. Marquette Debating Society This undergraduate activity, one of the most ancient and honorable of the College ' s extracurricular endeavors, is limited to qualified members of the Freshman and Sophomore classes. The society is of genuine advantage to its members, since it stresses the need for purity of diction and precision of logic in forensic eloquence. A weekly debate, followed by an open forum, enable the students to put the funda- mental rules of speech presentation into practice and to receive helpful criticism and correction in return. Such timely questions as the Need for a Federal World Government and the Universal Military Train- ing issue were subjects for intra-society debate. Due to the enlargement of the Society, a panel discussion system, in which selected speakers present their views on the subjects under debate, was organ- ized in place of the regular team debate. This step was necessary to give more members an opportunity to speak before the group, and to gain experience and practice in the art of oral argumentation and forceful public speaking. Under the guidance of the Rev. Thomas P. Fleming, S. J. Faculty Moderator, a busy program of intercollegiate debates highlighted the activities of the Marquette Society. Twin triumphs over Tufts College initiated the season, which culminated in the annual Easter Week tour through the Middle Atlantic States. From the very first exordium in October to the final rap of the chairman ' s gavel in May, a wealth of valuable debating experience was garnered by the entire membership of one of most honored and esteemed societies of Boston College. Most of Marquette ' s present members are expected to wear the spangles of the Junior-Senior Fulton Debating Society when next September rolls around. If this is the case, it will be just one more time that Mar- quette has successfully performed its accustomed ro le of a Junior-varsity to the upperclass Fulton. Officers of the Marquette Debating Society Radio Club Officers of the Radio Club Since the founding of the Radio Club in 1919 by the Rev. Daniel J. Lynch, S. J. Brigadier General United States Army Reserve, the organization has experienced a somewhat phenomenal expansion. The constant development is typified by the change from the original equipment, a gift of the late William Cardinal O ' Connell, to surplus trans- mitters and receivers, which are capable of world- wide communication. Lately this perpetual progres- sion has been aided not only by innovations in the field of Radio, but also by the invaluable experience gained by the expert personnel in the recent war. At present the Boston College Radio Station W-1PR is operating radio telephony in the 2, 10 meter bands, and radio telegraphy in the 20, 40, 80 meter amateur bands. The power output ranges from 20 to 200 watts. A three element ten meter rotating beam antenna, housed on the Science Building roof, enables the remote directional control of radio waves so necessary for accurate transmission and reception. The monthly socials featuring prominent lec- turers, moves and abundant refreshments have done much to further the good fellowship and camaraderie, the essentials of an active, happy club. Outside field trips not only entertaining but also highly education- al, were made in order to give radio-clubbers a chance to witness the practical aspects of the theory which is assimilated at the Heights. The weekly seminars usually center around the delivery of papers of a scientific nature by experienced veterans. Topics such as Antenna Radiation, Oscilla- tors, Buffer Stages and Modulation, Dynamic Demon- strator, Art of Keying, give ample proof of the variety of meetings. According to President and Trustee William Canty the prime objectives of the Radio Club are 1. the furtherance of interests in radio and allied fields, and 2. the creation of a closer relationship between members. The Radio Shack itself is located in the Elec- tricity Laboratory on the Science Building ' s second floor. Although one of the so-called minor activities, over 120 students were members of the elite Radio Club last year. Classical Academy One of the College ' s oldest and most hallowed institutions, the Classical Academy, has enjoyed another fruitful year under the capable direction of Father Oswald Reinhalter, S. J. The Club boasted an enrollment of over fifty members, making it one of the best attended extra-curricular activities, and serv- ing also as an indication of the current resurgence of interest in classical studies. The purposes of the Academy are to arouse in the student a keener interest in the ancient Humanism of Greece and Rome as a basis of Christian Human- ism, and to supplement the Greek and Latin courses by inspirational and educational lectures, discussions and readings in the literature and art of Greece and Rome. At the weekly meetings, lectures on The Greek Theatre , The Iliad, and The Roman Forum were delivered by individual Academy members. The lectures were augmented by the use of lantern slides. The official publication of the Classical Academy is its quarterly bulletin entitled The Humanities which contains original satires, epigrams, and poems in ancient style, coupled with articles and criticisms on ancient literature and customs by members of the Academy, most of whom are candidates for the A. B. degree. Primarily, the Classical Academy exists as a justification for the study of and interest in the artistic endeavors of pre-Christian times. In the opinion of the Classicists, as the members of the Academy are called, the Classics not only contain the best treasures of ancient wisdom, but also offer models of literary art which stand without parallel in their beauty. In philosophy there are no greater names than Plato and Aristotle. Where would the world of poetry be with- out Homer, Virgil, Horace, or Catullus? What does not tragedy owe to Aesschylus, Spohocles, and Euri- pides? History was never more fascinating than in Herodotus, Tacitus or Livy. Such are the arguments and tenets put forth by members of the Classical Academy. At a series of club meetings Fr. Reinhalter took the position of the Devil ' s Advocate and placed various arguments aimed at discrediting the classics. Amongst these was the denial of the necessity for studying Latin and Greek, the futility of attempting to obtain more than a smattering of the classics in the few short hours allotted to them in the modern college curriculum, and the atmosphere of paganism surrounding these ancient works. Thus the struggle of the classics versus the modern utilitarian world has broken forth even at Boston College, an institution famed for its tradition- al emphasis on the Humanities and the Liberal Arts program! R. O. T. C. Three times in the history of Boston College the sound of marching feet has been heard on the campus. In World War I the government provided for a Student Army Training Corps which was taught and directed by the college faculty. In the late war over four hundred soldiers were instructed in basic en- gineering and language courses sponsored by the Army Specialized Training Program. Both of these enterprises were quite transient and terminated abruptly when the War Department needed man- power in other branches of the Army. The task of founding a permanent military unit was not under- taken until the past year. Organized and directed by Colonel James M. Lewis, U. S. Army, the R. O. T. C. has as its purpose the training of men, while they are in college, for the positions of Commissioned Officers in the artillery branch of the United States Reserve Corps. The unit is divided into two groups, basic and advanced. Freshmen and Sophomore are enrolled in basic, while Junior and Seniors comprise the advanced group. Veterans of World War II are automatically enrolled in the advanced group regardless of class. Every man registered in the course must attend class for three hours a week. After the first two years of basic training is completed the student enters the advanced course where he continues his studies in a more specialized field, and also instructs classes in the basic group. At the end of each school year the Target Practice entire unit undergoes an intensive six-week period of field training where the principles learned during the year are put into practice. Upon graduation from college the successful trainees are awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps. We are glad the Army selected B. C. as one of its training units. It gives assurance that should there be a national emergency, B. C. men would receive positions of responsibility and leadership compatible with their education and general college background. Not only that but the drills and various parades add a zest and life to the campus that only the steady rhythm of marching feet and the flare of martial music could brine. Intramural Sports Another Two Points Although almost everyone is interested in sports to some degree or other, not all are talented enough to earn a position on any of the varsity teams. It is for this reason that Intramural Sports has attained such popularity with students of all classes. Supervised by Fr. Ring and directed by Bill Flynn, Intramurals has an attraction for the enthu- siast of almost every sport. Practically at any hour of the day there is some sort of a heated contest being waged either in the gym or, if the weather is good, on the outside grounds. Of all the sports played, basketball and softball are the most popular. Elimination games are played between class sections for the honor of representing the entire class in the semi-finals. The various winners of each class play a series of contests until the competition narrows Bill Flynn, Director of Intramural Sports to two unbeaten teams. The final series which ensues determines the Intramural Champion Team. The champions are always open to challenge so no team ever gets a chance to rest on its laurels. For those who like less strenuous sports there are adequate ping pong, chess and pool facilities to keep everyone happy. But whatever particular game is preferred everyone agrees that without Intramurals school would be much less fun. Ouch! -tr A ntriwUvvC — 4-9 O S A The 1947 Football Squad ATHLETICS Rev. Maurice V. Dullea, S.J. Faculty Director Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, and Track, the five major sports at Boston College, were back in full swing in their second post-war year, during the 1947-48 seasons. Angelo Nicketakis of Lynn was elected captain of the ' 47 footballers, and he led his team to victories over Clemson, Kansas State, Villanova, Georgetown, and St. Mary ' s. The hockey team was the only championship squad from the Heights the past year. They won the New England League championship, and also rep- resented that loop in the N. C. A. A. tournament in Colorado. Co-Captains Bob Mason and John Corcoran led the Eagle icemen to a season ' s record of 14 victories and 5 defeats. Johnny Letvinchuk was at the helm of the bas- ketball team as it racked up a year ' s reading of 13 victories and 10 defeats. The track team was cap- tained by Tom Greehan, one of the best hurdlers in this section. Freddie Maguire was calling out his nine just as this went to press. The boys were out to better a previous year ' s record of 13 victories as against nine defeats. These were indeed fine showings by the Eagles in the field of sport. Coach Myers and Captain Nicketakis B.C. 32— Clemson 22 EAELE Sept. 26, Braves ' Field — The Clemson Tigers inaugurated the 1947 football season for Denny Myers ' Eagles, and proved to be tougher that a twenty cent steak before going down to a 32 to 22 defeat. Two 165 lb. halfbacks stole the show before the 30,000 football fans who sat out under the artificial moon at the Wigwam. They were in the persons of B. C. ' s Little Joe Diminick and Clemson ' s Bobby Gage. The Eagles had to overcome a 22 to 13 half time defecit to go on and initiate their season in the right way. Gage ' s aerial shots led to the first score of the game, but Clemson, having missed the conversion, soon found themselves trailing, 7 to 6, when Ed Songin raced around end for B. C. ' s first score and Brennan converted. The Eagles made it 13 to 6, a few minutes later on Bob Palladino ' s six yard paydirt jaunt. The Tigers tied it up two minutes into the second period on a 30 yard, Gage to Williams pass, and went out in front, 20 to 13, on a perfectly exe- cuted screen pass, with Gage again doing the pitching. When Al Cannava was nailed in his own end zone on the following kickoff, Clemson chalked up two more points, their final tally of the night. In the second half, Joe Diminick was like Super- man ... up, up, and away. He soon scored two quick touchdowns after great individual efforts, from 15 and 7 yards out. The Eagles were ahead, 25 to 22. Putting it on ice late in the final period, the Maroon and Gold marched 75 yards in 10 plays with Diminick carrying 51 yards on four of them. It was Jim Benedetto who found his way into the end zone for the fifth and last B. C. score. Brennan ' s conver- sion was good to stretch the margin of victory to ten points, exactly the number of points that the Heights- men were favored over the Tigers. B.C. 49— Kansas State 13 tATill %r;- : liiyp i P m Oct. 10, Braves ' Field — The Kansas State Wildcats came into the Hub suffering from 19 con- secutive defeats, and left the Hub suffering from 20 consecutive defeats. Scoring eight times, four times in the second period, thrice in the third, and once more in the finale, B. C. completely outclassed an inferior Wildcat team. Steve Stuka spelled the injured Ed Clasby, under the center for the Eagles, and performed nobly. The slight Clinton Sophomore carried the baton for 53 minutes of game time, passing to three touchdowns and scoring one himself. Steve completed 12 of 21 passes for 144 yards. The only note of alarm from a B. C. standpoint in this game was the fact that the Eagles fashioned only one conversion after all eight B. C. touchdowns. After being held scoreless during the first period, the Eagles woke up, three plays into the second stanza, when John Ring took a flat pass in the end zone from Stuka, pitching on the 3 yard line. Maurice Poissant pulled a DiMaggio one-handed catch on another Stuka aerial, and raced 25 yards for the second score. This was the prettiest B. C. score of the night, with fancy stepping by the popular Jackie Farrell setting it up. Then Stuka himself, flagged down a Kansas State pass on the Wildcat 38 and lugged it home for six more points. This time, Ernie Stautner made the sole Eagle conversion of the night. It was Stuka pitching and Roy Norden catch ing on the fourth B. C. touchdown, scored from the K-Stater ' s 5 yard line. In the second half of the rout, Will DeRosa, Wally Boverini, Al Cannava, and Ed Walsh added four more TD ' s to the Eagle cause. Operating in the face of a 43 point deficit, Kansas State tallied their first touchdown late in the third period on a 68 yard, Webster to Christopoulos pass. The same Christopoulos scored the second and last K. S. touchdown on another pass in the final period, as everybody was getting into the act . Louisiana State 14 — B.C. 13 Oct. 17, Braves ' Field — This was the one that broke our hearts, as Old Lady Luck came up and slammed the door right in the face of a great Boston College team. The limping Eagles put on a great show. They lost no prestige and gained many new friends. A crowd of 36,000 fans poured out of the Wigwam exists, back on that balmy Friday night in October, bemoaning the fact that a failed conversion sent B. C. down to defeat instead of a tie that they rightly deserved. The Eagles were down, 14 to 0, at the half. L. S. U. scored first when they recovered a B. C. fumble, 26 yards away from the Eagle goal. A se- quence of Tiger plays, climaxed by Jim Cason ' s seven yard pay dirt jaunt and the extra point, made it 7 to 0, L. S. U., in the first five minutes. A 44 yard touchdown gallop by fullback, Zollie Toth in the second stanza, and the conversion which proved to be the margin of victory, ended the Bengal scoring for the evening. B. C. came up off the floor in the second half and Braves ' Field proved to be no place for a man with a weak heart. They marched 52 yards for their first score in the third stanza. Poissant, Diminick, and Palladino carried down to the southerner ' s 4, where on fourth down, Stuka quickly flipped to Nicketakis for the touchdown. The Eagle captain caught the pass on the goal line and carried over a State defender with him. Brennan ' s successful con- version kept the Eagles in the ballgame. Tackle John Furey blocked and recovered a Tiger kick, half way through the last quarter, and B. C. was off again. Stuka hit Goode and Diminick with two aerials and the ball was resting on the L. S. U. 10. DeRosa carried ahead for two, and then the place went wild as Poissant carried it over for a touchdown. The con- version ? — Well, take a look at the final score. It was close, but no cigar. ■ .. ' = ' B.C. 6— Villanova kC October 24, Braves ' Field — A 55 yard touch- down gallop by Joe Diminick provided the only score of the game, but it was enough for the Eagles to defeat the Wildcats, before 40,000 fans, the second largest crowd to watch the Myersmen during the season. Both teams battled through a scoreless first half. The Eagles blew one scoring opportunity in the second period when Diminick raced 48 yards down the field stand sidelines deep into Villanova territory. However, the Eagles yielded the ball on downs at the Wildcat 7. The third period told the story. Vil- lanova had advanced to the B. C. five yard line. A 41 yard jaunt through the right side of the Eagle line by Romeo Capriotti had brought them there. Only a last ditch tackle by Art Spinney stopped him from going all the way. A four yard buck advanced the ball to the B. C. 1. Then it came. Al Schmid cracked the middle of the B. C. line. Stuka and Poissant were there. Somehow, Stuka shook the ball loose from Schmid ' s arm and Poissant pounced on it in the end zone for a B. C. touchback instead of a Villanova touchdown. The ball then went to B. C. on their own 20. Steve Stuka was swarmed under by a host of Wildcat linemen while attempting to pass. The ball was knocked out of Steve ' s hand and a Villanova boy fell on it on the B. C. 15. However, unnecessary rough- ness by the Wildcats on the play assessed the Blue and White 15 yards. So instead of it being first down, Villanova, on the Eagle 15, it was B. C. ' s ball, first down on their own 45. It was then that Diminick took a hand off from Stuka, up the middle, and was off to the races for those big six points. It was close, but that time we got a cigar. B.C. 27 — Georgetown 6 Nov. 1, Braves ' Field — The Eagles got their first glimpse of daylight during the season in this Saturday afternoon game with the Georgetown Hoyas. Ed Clasby came off the bench, after sitting out the month of October with a leg injury, and was at the throttle on all four B. C. scores. Two quick Eagle touchdowns were registered in the first session. Clasby threw 29 yards to Captain Angie Nicketakis in the end zone for the first tally, and Clasby, himself bucked over from the 2 for the second. Clasby ' s touchdown was the first scored on the heretofore unscored upon Georgetown line. Jim Benedetto snared a Georgetown pass on the Blue and Grey 45 yard line, early in the second quarter, and he hit the 26 before he was brought down. Clasby then sent Ed Songin around right end for a first down on the 14. Al Cannava took it the rest of the way in two tries, going over from the 2. The Eagles completed their scoring for the day in the third stanza, when the Hoyas pulled a skull . Georgetown safety man, Johnny Kivus, tried to catch a Tom Brennan punt while on the run, and the ball trickled through his arms to become the possession of Ernie Stautner on the Hoya 14 yard line. Butch Songin galloped for ten yards to the 4. On the next play, Bernie Lanoue scored his first touchdown of the year. With Coach Myers clearing the bench of sub- stitutes, Georgetown avoided a whitewash in the closing minutes of the game. They were on the B. C. 8 yard line, after a 45 yard march aided and abetted by two pass interference penalties. Then Babe Baronowski pitched a touchdown pass to end Al Sarashewitz to wind up the scoring for the day. Clasby and a hard-charging Eagle line had combined to send the hopeful Blue and Grey home discouraged. Wake Forest 14— B.C. 13 Nov. 8, Braves ' Field — Duplicating the feat of L. S. U., the Wake Forest Deacons defeated the Men of Myers by the same one point margin, 14 to 13. B. C. outstatisticed the southerners by the unbeliev- able figures of 19 first downs to 3, and 272 yds. rushing as against 55 for the visitors, but it wasn ' t those figures that paid off. The game wasn ' t 90 seconds old when Wake Forest was out in front 7 to 0. One of the Eagles was caught clipping on the opening kickoff, and as a result of the penalty B. C. found themselves in possession on their own 1. Tom Brennan kicked out, against the wind and the rain to his 27. The Deacons then took over, and on fourth down, star passer, Tom Fetzer pitched a touchdown pass to end, Ed Hoey. The conversion that followed was good. Before the period was over, the Eagles had equalized. Mike Poissant went 14 yards for the score, the finale of an 85 yd. march. Brennan ' s conversion knotted the count. Wake Forest pulled out in front, never to be headed, in the second stanza. The Deacons had it on the B. C. 27 after an intercepted Eagle pass. These 27 yds. were quickly eaten up by Lou Pollacci on the ancient double reverse play. Bill George then kicked the winning extra point. The Eagles blew one scoring opportunity in the third period. With B. C. in possession on the W. F. 12, Al Cannava took a handoff from Clasby and romped into the end zone. However, another penalty on the play erased the score and the Heightsmen eventually lost the ball on downs. When Cannava did score for B. C. in the third period, the setting was identical to that of the L. S. U. game. The Eagles had again come from behind to within a point of a tie, and Brennan was in to kick the point. However, his conversion went a little off from the uprights, and with it went at least a tie ballgame. Tennessee 38 — B.C. 13 ,_, , „ f fcAGI r= TENNESSEE vs. BOSTON COLLEGE . y-Jrlvr. ' A, ' . ' ) ' h.r-;; JMi. V • a lCk . Nov. 15, Knoxville, Tenn. — Most of us were by our radios for this one, as Jim Britt gave us the sad tidings, play by play, from the radio booth over- looking Shields Watkins Stadium. The Vols turned in the biggest upset of the week by whipping the favored Eagles in their only road contest of the season. The Eagles scored in the opening minutes of each half, Jim Benedetto going over for the first one after a 69 yard march, and Ed Clasby bucking over from the one for the second, the climax of an 87 yard advance. However, with each B. C. touchdown there followed three Tennessee scores, with a B. C. safety thrown in to boot. As usual the B. C. running attack was terrific. The Eagles chalked up 21 first downs to 12 for the Vols. But, if the B. C. running attack was terrific, then the Tennessee passing attack was super-terrific. J. B. Proctor was throwing them all over the field, and very rarely did not his aerials nestle in the arms of their intended receivers. Three of the Tennessee scores were on passes, and two others were set up by Proctor ' s aerial bombs. The first touchdown for the Orange came as a result of a Proctor to Pruett pass. A Proctor to Miner pass added another a few minutes later, and a 55 yard touchdown gallop by Hal Littleford made it 18 to 7 at the half, with the Vols in the van. After B. C. had scored their second and last touchdown in the third stanza, another pa ss from J. B. , this time to Jim Powell, pushed Tennesssee out in front, 24 to 13. With Mr. Proctor still slinging ' em, the General Neyland coached team added two more six pointers and a safety in the dying moments of the last period. This uncanny Volunteer aerial game coupled with a 105 yard Eagle assessment on penalties were the chief reasons why that trip home from Knoxville seemed extra lone. B.C. 25— St. Mary ' s 7 HFSP Nov. 22, Braves ' Field — Completely bottling up the much heralded, Squirmin ' Herman Wede- meyer, Boston College got back in their winning ways by sending the Galloping Gaels of St. Mary ' s back to Moraga, Calif, on the short end of a 23 to 7 count. The clock had just ticked off the fifth minute of play when Jet- Joe Diminick sneak ed over from the 1 yard line, after the Eagles had churned up 62 yds. over a muddy field the second time they got their hands on the ball. This score paved the way for three more B. C. touchdowns and one conversion before the final whistle blew. John Kissell fell on a St. Mary ' s lateral in the Gael end zone for the second tally and Tom Brennan followed with the extra point. In the second period, Jim Benedetto raced 33 yards to pay dirt behind excellent blocking to make it 19 to 0, B. C. Brockton ' s Bernie Lanoue went 8 yards around end in the third period to score the last touchdown of the afternoon. St. Mary ' s only score, in the dying moments of the first half, came in an odd manner. Gael end, Ed Ryan intercepted an Ed Clasby pitch out down inside the Eagle 5 and stepped into the B. C. end zone for the touchdown. Wedemeyer then almost hit the baseball scoreboard with his gigantic con- version. The Waikiki Wonder, the Honolulu Houdini, or the Wonderful Wedemeyer, whatever you choose, had the spotlight taken away from him by his team- mate, Babe Van Heuitt. Outstanding for the Eagles in this frey were Jackie Farrell, Jim Benedetto, Yo-Yo Giannelli and Kenny Hughes. Hughes proved to be the best safety man employed by B. C. all year, fielding punts like Joe DiMaggio. For the second time in the season, B. C. held an opponent to a minus figure in yards gained rushing. St. Mary ' s was held to a -5 in this department. Holy Cross 20— B.C. 6 BCLE Nov. 29, Braves ' Field — The last Saturday in November rolled around again, and with it came another Holy Cross victory over Boston College. It was the hope of all that this year ' s graduates could look back in their SUB TURRI and read about a B. C. victory over the Crusaders. However, the Purple ruined our dreams by downing the Eagles for the fifth straight time, 20 to 6, as 42,500 fans sat in on the season ' s finale at Braves ' Field. Two Holy Cross touchdowns in the first ten minutes of play was all the Crusaders needed to annex their victory, but they scored another one in the third period to ice the contest. The Eagles scored their lone touchdown in the final stanza. They had the ball on the Cross 40. Three Clasby passes to Cannava, Cesario, and Gould placed it on the 4. On fourth down, Clasby called for another pass, but find- ing no receiver, carried the ball over himself for the Eagle ' s lone six points. B. C. stopped star H. C. fullback, Veto Kissell cold. However, while they were doing this, Bob Sullivan ran wild for the Purple. Sullivan scored the first two touchdowns, was a demon on defense, and was voted the outstanding player in the game. Big Ed Kennedy played a wonderful game for B. C, while Seniors, King, Benedetto, Giannelli, and Nicke- takis played their last game in a fine manner. A muddy field, costly fumbles, and first period injuries to such key men as Diminick and Poissant were of no help to the Eagles. Their ground attack was slowed down to a net of 72 yards as against 234 for H. C. The Purple ' s end sweeps were a constant thorn in the side of B. C all during the game, as was their punting, tricky reverses, and their Mr. Bob Sullivan. Should we suggest that worn out phrase, wait ' til next year ? i ' V i( 17 . The Hockey Squad Coach John Snooks Kelley greeted his hockey candidates on the first day of practice at the Boston Skating Club with a hopeful gleam in his eye. From his team of the preceding year that fashioned together fifteen victories, as against three losses and a tie, capable forwards, Putto Murphy, Jack Harvey, and Ed Burns had graduated from the Heights. To ice another formidable Maroon and Gold sextet, minus the services of this high scoring trio, meant no soft job for the Eagle mentor. However, the job was done and not only did the Kelleymen become the champions of the New England League, but also were selected to participate in the N. C. A. A. tour- nament at Colorado Springs in March. Although he lost three members of his fine team of the year before, Coach Kelley greeted ten returnees. Co-Captains John Corcoran and Bob Mason, the only two Seniors on the squad, were back to skate the HOCKEY first line for the Heightsmen. Stellar forward, Warren Lewis, and crack defenseman, Ed Butch Songin, were selected to the All New England and All Garden-Arena teams the preceding year and were back looking for more All honors (which they got) this year. Bernie Burke, second string goalie on the 1946-47 All New England League team, and his stand-in, Norm Dailey were ready to guard the B. C. nets for another year. Returning also, were defensemen, John Gallagher and Joe McCusker, and wingmen, Jack Mclntyre and Giles Threadgold. Co-Captains Corcoran and Mason Coach John Snooks Kelly Veteran, Jim Fitzgerald returned to college in Feb- ruary to team up again with Lewis and Mclntyre on the second line. Newcomers to the squad included forwards. Jack Mahler, Paul Kelley, Walt Delorey, Bill Talbot, and Dick Leonard, and defenseman, Vein Harding. The season ' s beginning proved to be very dis- heartening for the B. C. icemen. Sickness and injuries continued to plague the team. Warren Lewis really didn ' t hit his last year ' s form till mid-season. A virus infection kept him out of action for the first few weeks of the season, and when he did get back, it took him some time to find himself. To add insult to injury, only the first two games of the schedule had been played, when the star duo of the Eagle defense, Ed Songin and John Gallagher were severely injured in an automobile accident upon returning from a prac- tice session one night, and were lost to the Eagles throughout December and January. These were bitter pills to swallow, and the team did well to stay in the winning column with its make-shift line-up. In the season ' s opener, the puckmen were nosed out by the Harvard Crimson, 4 to 3- Then the Fort Devens branch of the University of Massachusetts, celebrating their first year in league competition, moved into the Arena to supply the second opposi- tion for the Kelleymen. The Eagles won their first of the year at Devens ' expense, 4 to 2. Playing without the injured Ed Songin and John Gallagher, but with scrappy center, Warren Lewis back in the fold, the Maroon and Gold annexed their second league victory, 6 to 4, over the M. I. T. Engineers. The greatest victory of the season was scored over the Dartmouth Indians in one of the hardest fought and most thrilling games ever staged in the Arena. The puckmen won a sensational upset victory over the Big Green, 4 to 3, as the previously un- defeated Hanover Indians went down to their first defeat of the year, and their second setback in the last three years. Giles Threadgold, who scored two goals including the winning one, star defenseman, Ed Songin, and netminder, Bernie Burke sparked the Eagles in their winning role. A knee injury to Johnny Mahler, which sidelined him for the remainder of the year, was the only sour note in this outstanding B. C. triumph. Two weeks later at Hanover, N. H., the Indian sextet evened things off however, by dropping the Eagles, 6 to 4, in another hard fought contest. Two league victories over Northeastern, 7 to 6 and 8 to 5, and two defeats suffered at the hands of Boston University, 5 to 3, and Princeton, 5 to 4, preceded the birth of a nine game Eagle winning streak. New Hampshire was the first victim, and bowed, 9 to 2. Then successive wins were scored over Georgetown (8 to 1), Devens again (7 to 0), Harvard (6 to 1), evening that series at one apiece, M. I. T. again (9 to 2), and Middlebury (15 to 1). In the last game of the regulation season, B. C. again met B. U. As usual, collegiate hockey fans stormed the St. Botolph Street rink to see this old ice rivalry continued. The Eagles had previously bowed to the Terriers, but without the aid of Butch playoffs to win the Donald P. Sands memorial trophy, symbolic of the league championship, and a trip to the national tournament in Colorado. The Eagles drew a great Michigan University sextet as an opponent in the second round of the N. C. A. A. hockey show. Dartmouth and Colorado, the other two teams in the tournament, met in the first round. Led by their great leaders, Co-Captains Bob Mason, the leading B. C. scorer of the year, and Johnny Corcoran, the Eagle six pushed the Wolverine Songin whose knee trouble had kicked up again. However, Butch was ready for the second B. U. frey and he sparked the Kelleymen to a decisive 9 to 2 victory over the Scarlet and White. It was another great Eagle victory. Two features were added to the 1947-48 col- legiate hockey season. First, there was the institution of the New England League playoffs, and secondly, the winner of the playoffs was to represent the loop in the first N. C. A. A. hockey tournament at Colorado Springs in mid-March. The first four teams in the final New England League standing met in the playoffs. B. U. ended up on top of the league, having won more circuit victories than B. C. (both lost one) . B. C. finished second, Northeastern third, and Bowdoin fourth. The Heightsmen swept by Bowdoin, 10 to 1, and a scrappy Northeastern six, which had previously knocked B. U. out of the running, 6 to 4, in the team all the way before bowing to them in an over- time session, 6 to 4. Michigan went on to win the national title by downing Dartmouth who had de- feated Colorado. B. C. netminder, Bernie Burke, for his great display in the Eagle strings, placed on the All N. C. A. A. tournament team. With their victory streak halted at nine straight games, the Kelleymen flew home to hang up their skates for another year after recording an impressive over all season ' s reading of 14 victories and 5 defeats in the B. C. record books. BASEBALL Over one hundred candidates answered Coach Freddie Maguire ' s baseball call early in April of die 1947 diamond season. With the first game of the year on the 23rd day of that month, the former Braves ' second sacker had his work cut out for him in fash- ioning a representable nine in such short notice. John P. Curley, Graduate Manager When opening game day rolled around, the team that took the field for the Maroon and Gold was practically the same that closed the Eagle season in June, with a record of 13 wins and 9 defeats. At first base, Maguire had southpaw hitting, Bernie Coach Fred Maguire Lanoue, converted from the outfield where he roamed the preceding year. Johnny Brosnahan and Ed Clasby were operating around the keystone sack. Clasby was at short and Brosnahan, the second baseman. Putto Murphy at the hot corner, rounded out a classy B. C. infield. Reading from left to right, the outfield was guarded by John Kineavy, Bob Lynch, and Frank O ' Sullivan. Jack Fitzgibbons was behind the bat to catch the slants of Maguire ' s opening game mound choice, Bob Quirk. The Baseball Squad Backing up Quirk on the hurling staff were Steve Stuka, Don O ' Brien, Ted Quinn, Bob Blakeney, Tom McManus, and Frank Shellenback, son of the Minne- apolis Miller manager. Shellenback, because of his hitting ability, also played a number of games in the outfield for the Eagles. Contributing also to the success of the 1947 season, were catchers, Ed King, number one pinch hitter, and Leo Nugent; infielders, Charlie Doyle, Fred Gibson, Jackie Farrell, John Yurewicz, and Ed Ryan, and outfielders, Bill Ryan and Sam Luizzo. The initial game was with Brown, and Quirk and the Eagles won it, 8 to 6. A 4 to 2 defeat at the hands of Dartmouth, was then sandwiched between a clean sweep of the two game Harvard series. Don O ' Brien went all the way in both games with the Cantabs, allowing only nine hits over the full eighteen inning route, as the Maguiremen chalked up im- pressive, 7 to 3, and 8 to 4, victories. In the first game between the two rivals, O ' Brien bested the Crimson ' s Ira Godin, limiting the Cantabs to a mere handful of hits while his mates were piling up a total of nine safeties. When the Eagles joumied over to Cambridge, the same strong wind that had favored the batters the previous week was still prevailing. This failed to cause any lack of effectiveness on the part of the former St. John ' s Prep star, however. Two of the - -- - . . - , . ■ ., Eagle stickmen, on the other hand, took advantage of the strong wind to knock out four masters. Putto Murphy poled out his second round tripper in as many days, and Bernie Lanoue followed suit to account for the clinching tally of the initial contest. The Johnnies made a vain attempt to catch up in the scoring department when they came to bat in the ninth, but they couldn ' t do any more than make a futile gesture in that direction. O ' Brien was worked to a large number of 3 and 2 counts, but he managed to dispose of the batter on practically every occasion. In the second B. C. -Harvard outing, the Eagles carved out an early four run lead in the first two frames, racking up two runs in each of the first two innings. This gave O ' Brien a lead he never relin- quished, and he won going away, 8 to 4. Harvard coach, Dolph Somborski went all out to avenge the defeat that B. C. had inflicted on his nine the previous week. Although the Crimson was scheduled to play an Eastern Intercollegiate League game with Col- umbia on the following day, he sent his ace hurler, Brendan Reilly, to the mound. The support accorded Reilly by his teammates wasn ' t spectacular, but the Eagles still proved to be too much for him. He was solved for nine safeties in as many innings before he was lifted for Ira Godin, who lost the opening game to the Maguiremen. Johnny Brosnahan led off the scoring proceed- ings when he lashed out a single his first time at bat. Lanoue then received a free ticket and Brosnahan moved to second. Both men scored when Frank O ' Sullivan rapped out his first of two hits for the afternoon. The two runs in the second frame came at as result of a muffed fly in the Harvard outfield. Two Eagles on base via the free ticket route romped home with the third and fourth runs on the miscue. The Eagles added another tally in the fourth inning before Harvard made its first bid. Leading 5 to 0, O ' Brien was touched for a Coulson double. Then an error and two more bingles accounted for three runs before Reilly grounded into a twin killing. This ended the Crimson threat for the afternoon, although O ' Brien had to pitch himself out of a hole in the fifth when he temporarily lost his control. He soon found himself again however, and remained master of the situation right down through the bottom half of the ninth when he set the side down in order, fanning two more to run up his strike out total to seven. Frank Shellenback, making his first appearance on the hill in the return Brown game, held the Bruins hitless for six frames until they got to him in the seventh for two tallies. Trailing 4 to 2 going into the bottom half of the ninth, Brown got to Shellenback for two more runs, and the game went into extra innings. Six big markers were registered by the Eagles in the top of the tenth, however, and with Ted Quinn throwing them up in the last of the tenth, B. C. won their fourth victory of the year, 10 to 4. John Brosnahan ' s home run and Don O ' Brien ' s third win of the season, featured a 5 to 3 victory over New Hampshire. The Wildcats hopped off to a one run lead in the first canto. O ' Brien hit the second batter with a pitched ball and the victim of the bean- ing brought home the first run of the game on a Massuco double to right. The Maroon and Gold came back with two runs of their own in their half of the first to give them a lead which soon vanished in the top of the second when New Hampshire tied it up with one run on two hits. B. C. came right back to duplicate their first inning stint, by racking up two additional runs when Brosnahan ' s four bagger came with Murphy aboard. B. C. got their last run in the fourth frame, and then Wildcat relief hurler, Dick White stepped in to pitch scoreless ball for the rest of the contest. O ' Brien had little trouble holding the Cats in check until the ninth. Then the visitors obtained their last run on two hits and an Eagle error. With one on, the N. H. shortstop tripled to right but was cut down at the plate on his bid for a homer by Frank O ' Sullivan ' s fine throw to Fitzgibbons. O ' Sullivan then tucked away a lofty fly for the final out of the game. The following day, the Eagles walloped Devens, 17 to 1, with Quirk returning to the mound. Stuka and Quinn set down the Providence Friars, 10 to 2 and 18 to 9, as the Maroon and Gold hitters fattened their batting averages. A classy Seton Hall nine was the next visitor to Alumni Feld, and snapped the B. C. victory streak at six, as the Eagles went down, 4 to 2. O ' Brien suffered his first defeat of the season to the lads from Jersey. The biggest surprise of the year was fashioned at Waterville, Me., when Colby really gave the Heightsmen a going over. The Mules fell on the Eagle moundsmen for a total of 21 runs. B. C. at the same time only pushed five men across the platter, and also fielded very poorly. The Maguiremen got this shellacking out of their system, however, when they swept the Devens series, taking the second game with the Chiefs, 13 to 3, as Ted Quinn annexed his second victory of the season. The Eagles also swept the B. U. series, 9 to 5 and 8 to 2. After losing the first game to B. C, New Hampshire came back to even off the two game series at one apiece, when they downed the Eagles, 7 to 4. Northeastern also split their series with B. C, win- ning 9 to 8, and losing, 6 to 2. For the first and only time of the year, the Heightsmen were held runless if if j k V H ; ; , j p nff i ii i - T nflf ' f : by the Tufts Jumbos, who themselves only racked up two runs. Steve Stuka was the hard luck victim of the Eagle mound corps in this one. Bradley Tech came to Boston on the last day of the season, and went home on the short end of an 11 to 8 score. As he did in the opener, Bob Quirk pitched the Eagles to their last victory. The less said about the three games played with Holy Cross, the better. The Crusaders, as did the Eagles the year before, swept the series, 4 to 3, 2 to 1, and 4 to 3. A total of three runs won all three games for the Purple in the closest of battles. Throughout the series, Steve Stuka pitched great ball in a losing B. C. cause. The season ' s final pitching records showed Bob Quirk on top with four victories without a defeat. Following Quirk were Shellenback (2-0), Quinn (2-0), O ' Brien (4-3), Stuka (1-4), McManus (0-1), and Blakeney (0-1). That was the Boston College baseball story for 1947. As your SUB TURRI went to press this March, the 1948 season had not yet been born. However, as you read this, it ' s a safe bet to say that the Eagles of the diamond turned in another creditable showing in the national game again this spring. TRACK Captain Tom Greehan To get an accurate picture of the 1947-48 edition of the Boston College Track Team, one has to turn back the leaves of the calendar a few months to the close of the 1946-47 campaign. There we find a young team, composed mainly of freshmen and sophomores, who began to take shape after a full year of conditioning under Coach Jack Ryder ' s guiding hand. It had been a hard year ' s work for the man whose teams had been breaking records before many of the present team had been born. The final dual meet of the season found the Heightsmen playing host to the Crusaders from Mount St. James. It was the twenty-fifth meeting of these two Jesuit rivals, meetings which had often decided the mythical championship of New England. But this struggle was for nothing more serious than the supremacy of University Heights and Pakachoag Hill, as both squads were in the arduous process of rebuilding. The under dog Eagles who fought as one in an encounter which wasn ' t decided until the final event, went down to defeat 73 to 62. The Maroon and Gold cause was aided tremen- dously by her great dashmen who made clean sweeps of both sprint races. The standout race of the after- noon was the one mile run in which Jack Sheehan, Boston ' s Indoor A. A. U. mile king, and an unher- alded Crusader, dueled one another right down to the tape, apparently finishing in a dead heat. After a heated debate the officials picked Holy Cross first, Sheehan second. This decision, coupled with Dick Tyrell ' s tumble at the final barrier in the hurdle race and Angie Sisti ' s injured wrist which hampered his shotputting, spelled the difference of victory and defeat. Encouraged by their showing in the Holy Cross contest, the Eagles next journeyed to Durham N. H. for the New England Collegiate Championships. In the sprints, Bee Cee ' s big four, Parsons, King, Walker and Newhouse made their presence felt, but it re- mained for Carl Parsons and Ralph King to score. Carl, a heavy favorite to win both dash titles, pulled up lame finishing second in the 100 yard final. His withdrawal from the furlong race focused our attention on Ralph King, the 1944 titlist. In a blanket finish, Ralph was relegated to fourth position but he flashed some of former greatness with a driving finish. Freshman Dick Harrington ' s quarter mile stint was something to behold as the Cambridge lad fell Coach Jack Ryder inches short of qualifying berth and half a stride back of the ultimate winner. In the half mile, another yearling, Jim Taylor, an Olympic prospect from Maiden, ran a heady, well paced race to pull down a third place in the final standing. Turning to the field events, we find Bill Morro wielding his shot and discus in effective style, garnering third position in both events, making him high point man for the Eagles. And so in September of our Senior year Coach Jack Ryder had a squad of men who had come a long way in a year ' s time. They had improved to such an extent that the College was to be represented by a Cross Country team for the first time in years. About twenty candidates turned out for the harrier team. Such proven distance men as Ward Strange, Jack Sheehan, Jim Taylor, Charlie McKenna, John Caskin and Frank Devine formed a nucleus of the squad which defeated the University of Massachusetts and Amherst College on successive weekends during an abbreviated season. It was Ward Strange who paced the Eagles to victory on both occasions. Against Massachusetts, the Rydermen scored in five of the first eight places to win 21 to 34, as Strange set a new course mark. The following week Strange again led the Heightsmen to victory, this time over Amherst College, to the tune of 19 to 38. The season concluded with the N. E. Intercollegiate harrier championships at Franklin Park on November 10th. Here lack of experience hampered the home forces and kept them out of contention for the team prize. The 1948 Indoor season was undoubtedly the most trying ever experienced by Coach Jack Ryder. Record snowfalls blanketed the Alumni Field track, making daily practise conditions perilous. The revived ruling governing freshman eligibility restricted such promising Eaglets as Irving Howe, John Canane, and Henry Hart to competing solely for the yearling teams. In his first outing, Irving Howe showed his heels to a field of fast collegians to win the N. E. A. A. U. 60 yard dash championship for 1948. The Freshhman one mile relay team, paced by the sensational Howe, was composed of John Canane, Henry Hart and Art Meyers or Paul Ballantine. The Varsity one mile relay team of Senior Gil Walker and Sophomores Dick Harrington, Dick Tyrell, and Ed McAuliffe performed in all the indoor games, both in Boston and New York. Considering their inexperience, this combine performed nobly, picking up several medals against top flight competi- tion. The most outstanding relay team was the Varsity two mile quartet of Ward Strange, Jack Sheehan, Bill Gallagher and Jim Taylor. The Knights of Columbus games found them finishing right on the heels of a fast M. I. T. foursome. When training conditions improve, their times will do likewise. Aside from the bigtime indoor meets held in the large arenas of the country, there were numerous development games conducted around Greater Boston. The first of the season was held following the Christmas holidays in the Maiden High School Gymnasium. Coach Ryder entered only four men — Frank Devine, Tom Garrity, Tom Greehan and local favorite hometowner, Jim Taylor, due to the treach- erous running surface. Coach Jack ' s wisdom was clearly demonstrated to miler Jim Taylor when he took a mean spill on the last lap of his race and lost a heartbreaker to Captain Jim O ' Leary of Holy Cross. Frank Devine was hindered by an injured knee in the quarter mile and was forced to drop out. Captain Tom Greehan was the sole Eagle to score as he triumphed in the 40-yard hurdle event, setting a new meet record as well. The next weekend featured the 32nd Annual handicap track and field meet at the Boston Y. M. C. A. This time, Mr. Ryder gave the go ahead sign to his speed merchants but withheld the long distance men from participating due to past experience con- cerning injuries. The sprinters did well with Gil Walker, Irving Howe, Sark Dakesian, and Dick Newhouse all reaching the semi-finals. The semi- finals eliminated all but Howe and Walker, while the final found Irving placing third and Gil fourth in a finish so close that a blanket could have covered them all. In the 45-yard high hurdles final, Tom Greehan was edged for the blue ribbon by Matt Branche of Bowdoin, in a photo-finish so close that it even had the judges disagreeing among themselves. The sole remaining place winner from the Heights was John Caskin in the two-mile run. John finished second among a field of 25 contestants, running on the heels of the winner all the way to the tape. After a week ' s layoff, the local scene shifted to the New England championship at the 101st Armory in Boston. Colleges and clubs from all sections of New England were represented among the 310 en- trants, giving it a real championship tinge. The affair shaped up as the most keenly contested champion- ships since before the war. Only the fact that the men were performing in sneakers on the slow armory oval left any room for argument from the old guard who skeptically view the present-day performers with an eye toward the past. The aforementioned Irving Howe waltzed off with the 60-yard dash championship and was the only blue ribbon winner for the Eagles. Other men scoring for Boston were Jim Taylor in the 1000-yard run and Jack Gilmore in the high jump, each placing fourth against top collegiate competition. The following Saturday, a handful of Eagles turned out for the Fargo games sponsored by the First Naval District at Boston. Dashmen Tom Greehan and Ralph King scored in second and third places respectively in the 60-yard dash while Jack Devlin pulled down fourth in the half-mile run. Coach Jack Ryder selected eight men for the journey to New York to represent the College in the Annual Intercollegiate Championships. For seniors Tom Greehan and Gil Walker, it was their last com- petitive effort for the College in the indoor games. Both had an outside chance of crashing into the scor- ing but fate was not with them. Tom advanced as far as the semi-finals in the 60-yard high hurdles, only to be eliminated from the final heat in a blanket finish. Gil Walker was the victim of poor heat seed- ing. Gil brushed up against Joe Cianciabella from Manhattan in his trial heat, pushing him to the fastest trial of the day, but was eliminated in a heartbreak- ing decision. Ralph King, a former place winner in this event, was shut out of the scoring also. Six-hundred yarders, Howie Spence and Dick Harrington found the sledding rough in their special- ty, competing against such Olympic hopefuls as Guida, Crimmins and Hall. Both men showed a lot of running but fell short of qualifying for the semi- finals. Jim Taylor suffered a similar fate in the 1000- yard run. Miler Ward Strange had the most difficult task of the entire team for he was stacked up against the National Mile Champion, Gerry Karver from Penn State. At the crack of the gun, Ward leaped into the lead and settled down to a pace much to his liking. He set the pace for more than half the race, running along smoothly until overtaken by Karver. Ward passed the half mile mark with a timing of two minutes, ten seconds. Although stricken with cramps, Ward stuck it out, finishing in eighth position among forty odd men who toed the mark. High jumper, Jack Gilmore, who had been clear- ing six feet with monotnous regularity in practice, was the victim of a freak accident for he twisted his ankle on his first competitive effort and was forced out at five feet, ten inches. At the close of the indoor season, a rather com- plete outdoor track schedule was released by the Athletic Association. Harvard, Maine, Northeastern, M. I. T., Devens and Holy Cross were listed as opponents for the dual meet season plus the New England Collegiate and I. C. 4A championship events. As a nucleus for the 1948 Outdoor Varsity Squad, Coach Jack Ryder can draw from the follow- ing returning lettermen; Captain Tom Greehan, Ralph King, Howie Spence, Jim Taylor, Matt Malloy, Charlie McKenna, Tom Garrity, Dick Tyrell, Ward Strange, and Bill Morro, plus such standouts as Dick Harrington, Bill Gallagher, Frank Devine, Ed McAuliffe, Jack Devlin, John Caskin, Jack Dempsey, Jack Gilmore, Luke Manning and Phil O ' Connell. The yearling team will also be a well-rounded outfit paced by the great Irving Howe, holder of the New England Interscholastic record of 49.7 seconds. Other former schoolboy standouts are Paul Dinkel, Dick Liva, and Dick Bolton in the sprints, with John Canane, Paul Ballantine and Dick Oates in the quartermile. The distance men are headed by Joe Lyons, Henry Hart, Art Meyers, and Bob Kaler. And so as this book goes to press, we find an ever-improving track squad, rapidly striding to re- capture the pinnacle it once held in the spiked shoe world. The following members of the Class of ' 48 have done much to aid the cause: Gil Walker, former state schoolboy sprint king from Everett. The N. E. collegiate champion in 1941 and leadoff man of the present mile team. His absence will be keenly felt. Howie Spence, former scholastic 440 and 600 yard champion from Somerville. His experience on the wooden oval, coupled with a fighting heart made him an ideal anchorman on the mile relay quartet. Tom Greehan, Captain of the team, a product of Belmont ' s powerhouse track teams. N. E. A. A. U. sprint titlist in 1943 and co-holder of the A. A. U. 50 yard dash record of 5.4 seconds. BASKETBALL Coach Al General McClellan Boston College Basketball in its third season since its reinauguration during the 1945-46 season, reached greater heighths this past year. The court- minded Eagles, considered as the doormat of the New England region while observing its incubator era, had now risen to a position where they were regarded as a constant threat to all come-ons. The newly erected auditorium on the campus supplied an excellent and handy practice floor for Coach Al McClellan and his hoopsters, and was a large factor in the production of a creditable 1947-48 Maroon and Gold quintet. A new home game floor in the Huntington Ave. Mechanic ' s Building was also provided for the McClellanmen this year, and many an attractive double bill was presented to Eagle followers by the B. C. Varsity and Freshman teams, and their Varsity and Frosh opponents. Of the previous year ' s team, only Jim Sharry and the elongated, Elmore Morgenthaler were not around to answer Coach McClellan ' s call for candi- dates in the fall. Sharry was lost through graduation, and Morgenthaler left the Heights during mid-season of last year to play professional ball with the Providence Steamrollers. Captain and leading play- The Basketball Squad maker, John Letvinchuk, headed a list of returnees that included Tom O ' Brien, Dan Bricker, Mort Stagoff, Ray Carr, Phil Kenny, and Frank Higgins. Newton ' s Bob Fitzgerald, fully recovered from his automobile injury that sidelined him during the entire season last year, also was back to bolster the Eagle five. The New York trio of O ' Brien, Bricker, and Higgins, along with Letvinchuk and Carr, usually composed the starting B. C. quintet. O ' Brien and Bricker staged a heated battle down through the season for high-scoring honors, but they were team men as well, setting up their teammates at all times when the occasion presented itself. Letvinchuk ' s play at the pivot spot was of no great surprise to B. C. fans. The tall, blonde, Salem product closed out his Basketball days at the Heights in a superlative man- ner. Coach McClellan will wait a good long time before he has a man of the caliber of Letvinchuk, centering a B. C. quintet. The guard play of Ray Carr, also won much acclaim around the Eastern circuit. Although small in stature, the quality of the small Rhode Islander ' s play was outstanding. B. C. opened their season in Providence against the star-studded, fast-breaking, Rhode Island State five, and ended up on the short end of a 76 to 58 score. However, against the highly talented State hoopsters, the Eagles displayed a brand of Basketball that promised to spell trouble for future opponents. St. Anselm ' s was the first to find this out, al- Captain John Jetvinchuk though the Heightsmen had to come from behind to down the Hawks, 67 to 61. Not until mid-way through the second half did B. C. catch up with the spirited Saints from New Hampshire. At this point the Eagles tied the score at 47 all, and with Dan Bricker and Johnny Letvinchuk getting the range of the basket, they took the lead at 51-49, and hung on from then until the final bell. A 66 to 51 victory over American International, preceded a great B. C. victory over the Harvard cagers, 62 to 50 at the Boston Garden. Going into the game a six point underdog, the Maroon and Gold broke out with an epidemic of baskets in the second half to defeat the Crimson, after the first half had passed in even style. Tommy O ' Brien led the way to victory with a heads-up display of action on the court and an equal dose of accuracy in hitting the hoop. He ended up with 16 points, second only in the Eagle scoring to Dan Bricker who sank 17. During the Christmas holidays, the B. C. hoop- men staged a home and home series with the Siena College Indians. Unheralded in other sports, the Indians took the measure of the Maroon and Gold in both games. In Albany, N. Y., it was 58 to 50, and at the Mechanic ' s Building, 52 to 35. The McClellanmen rebounded quickly however, and defeated a previously undefeated Providence College team, 62 to 43. It was B. C. ' s third triumph over the Friars in three games in three years. The victory was especially sweet for General McClellan, as he was at one time, Basketball mentor at P. C. In a return game with the Friars later on in the season, the Eagles were again victorious, 51 to 41. The B. C. cagers turned in their second upset of the year when they turned back a strong Manhattan five, 66 to 57 at the Garden. The victory was costly for the Eagles, however, as Tommy O ' Brien tore the cartilage of his knee as did Johnny Letvinchuk, three nights before in the Providence game. Minus the services of this valuable pair for three weeks, the McClellanmen got by Tufts, 60 to 50, and St. Anselm ' s, 65 to 57, but were surprisingly upset by the Becker College quintet, 59 to 54. O ' Brien returned for the Texas Wesleyan game which the Eagles lost, 56 to 50, and Letvinchuk, the following week, came back to the court as the Maroon and Gold bowed to the Bowling Green Falcons, 74 to 48. After a 45 to 42 victory over St. Michaels, the Eagles reached their high water mark of the year when they buried Devens under an 80 to 50 ava- lanche. Spending a week end in Maine, the B. C. hoopmen split two decisions, losing to Bates, 65 to 54, and defeating Colby, 56 to 52. In the most talked of game of the season, B. C. lost, 45 to 34, to the NCAA bound Holy Cross Crusaders. Leading the Purple, 24 to 17, at half time, the Eagles were finally caught and passed at the 26 minute mark, and the upset of upsets had not been fashioned. B. C. how- ever, had gained a moral victory in stopping the Crusaders cold with their much discussed zone defense . In a return game at Worcester, Holy Cross again defeated B. C. this time by the more decisive score of 56 to 41. The Maroon and Gold five again employed the zone type of defense, but H. C. solved it in the early minutes of play to go on and win. In the preliminary game that night, a classy Eagle Fresh- man outfit soared over the Purple cubs, 40 to 27, to somewhat atone for the two B. C. varsity losses to the great Cross team. By whipping Boston University, 58 to 49, in a thrill packed overtime outing at the Boston Garden, the Heights five annexed the mythical Greater Boston title. The Eagles had previously triumphed over Harvard and Tufts. Northeastern, the other Boston institution, was not met on the court. In the last game of the regulation season, the McClellanmen again met the Devens quintet at the B. C. gym. The Chiefs were again defeated, 46 to 43. As they were the year before, B. C. was again invited to play in a post-season tilt at the 69th St. Armory in New York for the benefit of the Jesuit Rehabilitation Fund in the Philippines. Georgetown was again the opponent and again the victor, win- ning this time, 65 to 46. It was the tenth loss of the year for the Eagles, outweighed by their 13 victories. A summary of basketball at Boston College dur- ing the 1947-48 season would not be complete without a mention of the excellent showing of the B. C. Freshman squad. The Maroon and Gold year- lings, besides giving the varsity some anxious moments in afternoon practice sessions, mowed down almost everything that came their way, and assured the General that come the next few years, basket- ball at Boston College will be on a par with basketball played anywhere. uJuzs .■ Class Will We the members of the Senior Class Finding that our days here have passed Do in all charity draw up this will Though our possessions are almost nil To you who follow us at the heights We grant the following sounds and sights They have been ours through four years or so Now they are yours — time we must go We leave you the Stylus, and the Heights Those pre-game rallies, pre-exam nights Student tickets, the No Smoking signs Blue-book exams and the book-store lines Yours is the Dean ' s List, the Senior Lounge Football games where For Boston resounds Science labs and experiments galore Cuts to enjoy, and exams to abhor Yo Yo bequeathes his strength of a horse Angie, his skill at calling the toss Benedetto ' s speed as he nears the goal Palladino ' s spirit, King ' s self-control Walsh leaves his sweater, Sully his cap Dowd his questions, Coner ' s daily nap Palumbo ' s dances, Best ' s fire-side talks Flynn ' s poise, Costello ' s curly locks We leave the up and down signs, Ed ' s cokes Clancy ' s crosswords, Casanova ' s jokes Mulvey ' s short haircuts, Birtwell ' s old pipe Lynch ' s fame as the Joe-College type Ablondi leaves his sharp loafer coats Wall his big deals, and Fitzie, his notes Coneys donates his long daily trips And Coughlin the knack of selling bricks Sipsey gives his philosophy chair Law and Gartland, their distinguished air Lyons leaves his smile, and Jay his mirth O ' Brien his curves, and Lovett ' s good-earth We leave you Wermer ' s boyish looks Callahan ' s penchant for reading books Boudreau ' s high marks, Burke ' s front-row seat Pierom ' s clothes, so sharp and so neat Walker bequeathes his infectious grin Letvinchuck his hat, and Nash his vim Mason and Corcoran their skill on skates Scanlon ' s speeches and MacGuerty ' s dates Spillane bequeathes all his inside tips, Waters his clippings, Twomey his quips; MacLean his skill at writing by-lines, Barker ' s smile as the lunch bell chimes. We give our worries and class-room cares (With each assignment some new gray hairs) Add to these all the hectic times We rushed to class as the Tower bell chimed. We also leave all the nicer things The loyal friends each school year brings, The pleasant kidding to start each day, Off-hour sessions where each has his say. All these we leave you this parting da y, The time is here to go our way. All our best wishes we do extend As this final will is drawn to an end. Edward Coen Class Prophecy by J. Donald Duffey The sun was warm, a gentle breeze wafted over the greeness of Alumni Field. All was quiet save for the voice of the speaker on the specially con- structed stage. As if from a great distance I heard, The world reaches out voraciously for the college trained man. The future stretches before you. From under weighted lids I glanced sleepily around me. My fellow students were all listening intently. The mortar boards on their heads and the black scholastic gowns that marked them as new college graduates gave them a similarity of appearance, and the magic of the spoken word had the power to herd their thoughts into the same green pasture of the future. No doubt they wondered about that unknown time that had yet no existence except in the infinite reaches of their imaginations. I, too, wondered. Again the voice reached me, even more faintly. Some of you will realize the frutifkation of your dreams but it — comes . . . with work, . . . application, and — . . . The words were jangled now, coming to me sporadically like the drone of a bee which darts in and out of one ' s hearing range. I became conscious only of the warmness of the sun and the slight caress of the spring breeze. For one single moment I felt the delight of complete surrender as my body relaxed and succumbed to a compelling force. My eyes opened on a different scene. How strange, I thought. It seemed but moments ago I was seated among the youthful, eager graduates of the class of 1948 at Boston College, and now I find myself transported to this place. I looked around me. The desk at which I was seated was in the center of a huge room, the walls of which were mirrors. But these mirrors were most unusual. Instead of reflecting only the room they enclosed, they threw back the faces of men who looked a great deal older than me. All the faces seemed vaguely familiar. Who are these people ? I blinked. Two eyes in front of me blinked back. My head snapped in surprise. The image snapped. I stared. It stared. Could that be me? I scrutinized the face carefully. Indeed it was me, a little fatter, a few lines and gray hair. I looked forty years old. My how time flies, I mused aloud, and to my amazement a figure in the wall stepped from his shiny niche and answered, Sure does, Duff. Seems like yesterday we were sitting side by side listening to old what ' s his name tell us about the future. Why JOE DONOHUE, I exploded. You old so and so. How are you? Say what year is this? You see I ' ve been asleep. Well wake up, kid, he said. This is 1968. There have been a lot of changes since ' 48. I ' ve got to hear all about it, Joe. Come on, start talking. Suddenly there was a terrific uproar. A concert of voices began chanting and laughing, He wants to hear some talk, Ho, Ho, Ho, he wants to hear some talk. I started, frightened, as I saw hundreds of faces about me laughing and shouting. I looked for Donohue to explain this strange re- action. Had I said something wrong? He too was laughing. I shook him until finally he explained, We were laughing because talk seems so inadequate to explain all the great happenings of the last twenty years to a person out of the past like you. It ' s the only way , I said. Regaining my composure I faced my classmates sternly. Now see here, I have a job to do. I have to record your lives for posterity and bring it back into 1948 for the Sub Turri. I ' m going to sit here at my desk and you ' re going to talk. O-Kay, we ' ll talk, we ' ll talk, replied the reflections. Several figures appeared I searched my mem- ory to put names to these old men. That little guy with the Boston Post under his arm must be JOE HARRINGTON. Hi ya Joe, what ' s new? Oh a little bit of this, a little bit of that. Yep, that ' s Harrington. I ' m working for the Post now, he continued, I took over the old man ' s column and gave it some new life. I call it ' Out of Sorts ' . Recog- nize the paper? , he said, flipping the journal on the desk. I picked up the newspaper and scanned the headlines. General EDWARD McMORROW of Boston heads occupation forces in Russia. Must have been another war. Looks like we won again. ' Who ' s the editor of the paper Joe, I inquired. Oh a roily polly guy with a loud voice named BOB SHERER. You remember him when he was on the Heights. The other Heightsmen in our class, BOB HOULIHAN, WARREN WATSON, and PAUL RIORDAN are in newspaper work too. They sell papers down by the Common. After they get rid of their papers they gather in the Common to listen to those radicals on soap boxes. There are a few politicians you might remember, TOM CASEY, ART DORSEY and AL TIERNEY. Yeh, they always wanted to revise the world. , I said. I ' ve got to rush now, Don, — have a hot story to cover at Centipede College. The track coaches TOM GREEHAN and HOWIE SPENCE have a running flash out there who ' s supposed to break all records. By the way, here are a couple of ducats for a new show in town called, ' The Golden Works ' . I took the preferred tickets before he van- ished and read, ' Tonight At B. C. ' s Newest Audi- torium The Celebrated Actor, WILLIAM SIPSEY Returns To Boston College For A One Night ' s Stand ' . The tickets were marked, ' Eighth Balcony — Bring Your Own Glasses ' . My, I thought, B. C. has really grown up. The faces looked more familiar now. There ' s FRANK DONLAN with the same hat though a little more battered, and he ' s talking to JOHN BEST and HAROLD DREW. I could just catch scraps of their conversation; Well you know how these people vote , drawled Frank in a carefully measured basso profundo, Why, when I ran for Mayor last year I personally talked at least ten thousand people into voting for me. Boston ' s not the only place like that , replied Drew, who had acquired a forty inch waistline; When the gracious people of Somerville, God bless them, elected me Mayor last year they gave me the largest vote ever recorded and — . He stopped as Best indicated that he had a word to say. I beg your pardon Governor, were you about to say something? boomed Drew. Governor Best cleared his golden throat and rumbled something about the fickle voting public . . . A voice raised in song prevented me from learn- ing more about Mass. politics. I recognized the basso of JIM COSTELLO, and was astonished when he appeared before me dressed as Don Giovanni. To my questions about his activities he answered, still sing- ing, Yes, I am now the main support of the Metropolitan Opera-a-a , the last word soared toward high C, but I suffer from an occupational disease. I can ' t stop singing. It ' s driving my wife and three children insane-e-e. He disappeared into the wall and his voice faded away. Suddenly from out of nowhere a fanfare blared ; the floor opened, and a twelve piece band filled the room. I caught a glimpse of TOM FINNIGAN at the piano, ED COUGHLIN tooting a trumpet, and JACK McNULTY beating the drums madly. A dapper gentleman in maroon tails and gold top hat waved his baton and the music stopped. I tried to hide my surprise when I recognized JACK O ' NEILL wearing maroon rimmed glasses. Why Jack, what are you doing in that getup? , I asked. It ' s the costume we ' ve adopted to go with the name of our band. , he answered. You see, we call ourselves ' The Marooners ' because everytime we play the people leave and we find ourselves marooned. I begged him not to play but to leave quickly because I still had many old friends with whom I wanted to talk. That tall guy in the morning suit, coming toward me, must be JACK HART. I looked question- ingly at him. I ' m so sorry for your trouble, he began and then broke off, Oh I forgot. How ' s your health Duff? You don ' t look too well. Hmmm, I think we have your size in stock too. How tall are you? I ignored his question and gave him a look that should have turned him into a tombstone. What a change! Too bad he was a nice cheery fellow before he became an undertaker. I took the black edged card he offered and looked around for someone more cheerful. replied. I now own a night club in Copley Square. This advertising stunt, indicating the sign, is JACK HUGHES ' idea. He ' s my publicity man. JOHN MUSE who works with Jack wanted me to go out with a new chorus girl each night but I didn ' t think my wife would understand so John is handling that advertising angle. He ' s still single. I hope I get a chance to take in the show, Bill? I said. Wait Now there ' s a fellow who looks like a happy person but why is he wearing that neon sign on his vest? The blinking sign, sputtered, ' Noonan ' s Naughty Nineties ' . Why that ' s BILL NOONAN, I shouted. He turned at the sound of my voice and ambled in my direction. Greeting me with a broad grin, a quick two step and a Hi de ho he stopped in front of my desk. What ' s all this about Bill? I queried. I thought you were specializing in account- ing. I haven ' t abandoned figures entirely, he ' till you see FRANK HARVEY ' S and FRANK PERRY ' S comedy skit, Duff. Then you ' ll be sorry. TOM CARROLL livens up the show though. He ' s our new crooner and does he slay the ladies! I was about to ask him more questions about his club when the sound of an auto horn playing For Boston ' drew my attention from the Billy Rose of 1968. There before me was a huge black auto- mobile but it was unlike any car I had ever seen. Holding on to the front axle where ordinarily one finds wheels were two well dressed gentlemen whose obesity and fat cigars made their position most believable. Two wheels! Who could that be? I scanned the m closely. Of course, PAUL WATERS and BILL MELVILLE. Howdy boys, I called. What are you doing? The response came in a duet, Oh we ' re big wheels now and we ' re going around together. I winced at the pun and looked to discover who or what was supporting the rear of this strange vehicle. I had become quite immune to the phenomenal happenings about me and so registered no surprise when I saw JOHN FLYNN and BOB COUGHLIN in the rear wheel positions. The symbolism delighted me. I quickly banished the partisan thought that per- haps it was significant that the two front wheels were graduates of the C. B. A. It was obvious that dame fortune had been kind to them. I suppose all four are prominent citizens and active Rotarians in their communities. The wheels turned toward me and as one spoke to the other a sudden explosion shook the room and smoke billowed around me. I heard only a demoniacal laughter and for a moment wished I had never left 1948. This future could be dangerous. As the smoke settled I could perceive two figures standing where the automobile had been. They were the two. His partner gleefully responded, I knew we ' d get it, George, if we kept at it long enough. That unknown Prof. O ' Donnell gave us to find in 1948 was tough but at last we found it. Now maybe he ' ll let us graduate. Their long white beards, evi- dence of the burden of their efforts, made it difficult for me to recognize them but underneath their bald heads the eyes looked familiar. It was ED BLACK and GEORGE WATERS. I wanted to congratulate them on their accomplishment but they seemed to be in a hurry and why not after all these years? That last experience had almost completely un- nerved me and I was eager to leave this unknown era and return to the mild mannered forties. I was however reluctant to depart without getting a pre- view of the activities of some of my other classmates. I called to the faces about me and urged them to step forward but I was greeted with only silent smiles. In exasperation I hollered for Donahue and was re- lieved when Joe materialized beside me. What ' s happened? Why have these fellows stopped talk- ing? , I asked him. Well you see since 1948 the power of labor has advanced considerably and these men are not willing to give out too much information to you because you ' re not a member of the Exalted Worker ' s Union. They ' ve already worked overtime without pay. I refrained from giving my opinion on this subject and asked Joe if he would, for old time ' s sake, give me the facts I wanted. He consented some- what reluctantly and told me that: ED DESMOND is married and has twelve children. He owns a race track in Revere. TOM MENTEN is a meat packer. He put that dressed in long chemists ' aprons. In each hand they clutched test tubes which clattered together as their whole bodies shook with wild, uncontrollable laughter. We ' ve got it Ed, roared the shorter of bull of his to very good use by crossing it with a pig and is marketing a revolutionary meat product which he calls pigburg. JACK KELLEHER is writing ad- vertising jingles for Menten ' s Meat House. His latest rhyme is needling the public. It goes: When you eat Menten ' s pigburg you ' ll moo with delight You ' ll love it we know at the very first bite The pig gives you vigor The bull gives you fight So buy Menten ' s pigburg at your grocer ' s tonight. PAUL LANNON has gone into the construction game. He built the three dormitory buildings at The Heights. As a special project he built a waiting booth at the corner of rhe Pike and Hammond St. for the day-hops. It ' s equipped with a huge clock that has the seconds marked off with red lines. FRANK PIERONI has slipped into a new job. He ' s a banana salesman. JOHN CALLAHAN who had five children in ' 48, now has ten. He ' s the only man in America who has quintuplets. He ' s the fellow up there on the wall with a puzzled, startled look. He never smiles. FRANK MAY was a traffic cop but he changed his job and is now a High School Principal which is somewhat related to his former job since he still merely tells people when to come and go. And what are you doing, Joe, when you ' re not talking? I asked, interrupting his monologue. He shot me an injured look and answered, Oh I ' m taking a flyer into the advertising racket. I ' m a sky writer but I have trouble with my spelling and I ' m afraid it will be the death of me. The idea of Joe going around looped was not new to me but I with- held comment and urged him to continue. YO-YO GIANELLI is the star of the Ballet Ruse. His latest performance in Swan Lake left the audience trembling. BOB COLBERT is an overall salesman and covers a large territory out west. He paused in his narration and appeared to be listening for something. I looked at him inquisitively, hoping that he wasn ' t going to stop, not daring to speak again lest he take umbrage and depart. But before my very eyes he began to dematerialize until only a slight haze marked the spot where he had been standing. A strange feeling seized me and I felt suspended in space while in the background a low droning sound grew in intensity. I tried to shake off this sensation of unreality and tightened my grasp on the arms of my chair in an attempt to steady my- self. I squinted to see through the increased density of the haze which had now extended all about me. It was growing dark and I could barely see the faces before me. The droning sound grew louder, louder. The faces before me faded from view and I was left alone. The mirrored walls about me receded slowly and were swallowed up in the darkness. My chair felt hard and I moved to rise. A sharp jab in the area where my ribs have always been, made me pause in my attempt and I turned to determine the cause. There was Donohue in cap and gown, whispering furtively, Sit up! It ' s almost time for the recessional. I stared at him bewilderedly and then realized that my dream was over. I was back in 1948. The speaker ' s droning voice came to me on a note of conclusion; And so graduates of Boston College, may all your dreams of the future come true, and may ... I shuddered as I thought of the 1968 I had seen and immediately decided that I would keep the whole thing as my own secret. Perhaps Providence would be kinder, but then . . . who knows. - - . ■ ' • Academy of EDITOR ' S NOTE: The following razzle dazzle philosophers were deeply disappointed because they were not included in the senior section. They formed the above named club and demanded official recognition by Sub Turri. Some of them even claim that they Johannes K. Fleurabachter T r- m Georges Q. Hopenschauer Carl Marx Square 3, 4; Member of Who ' s Who Among Radicals in American Cominterns and Univer- sities; May Day Dance Committee (Chairman) . Hectic Skeptic Circle 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Bull Slinging 4; Squirrel Academy 1, 3. Flooie . . . came to us from Duncanville ... as early as Freshman year he showed signs of Universal Skepticism . . . argued with Profs over his presence in class . . . claimed merely because his seat was empty did not mean he was absent . . . his years at B. C. were uncertain but he had to admit that final exams had objectionable reality ... we fear his end will be sudden since traffic lights have no existence . . . Georges . . . lovingly known as ring-a-ding-a-ding-ding to his many friends and followers ... a proletariat who has arisen, ring-a-ding could be seen daily atop one of the lunch room tables lecturing to the Kulacs ... an active agitator for Student Government . . . would over- throw anything . . . overthrew a fruit cart once and spent weeks recuperating from the wrath of the un- sympathetic vendor . . . Sophistic Philosophers are relatives of four of our fellow seniors, and stoutly maintain that there is a similarity in their pictures. Of course anyone who will minutely examine the photos will see at once how absurd this claim is. Max X. Ntetzche Polo 1, 2, 3, 4; Sub Turri (Fashion Editor) ; Cricket 3, 4; College Cav- alry 1, 2, 3, 4 (Stableman). Herman T. Hogal AmVets, UVets, USVets, Student- Vets, YoungVets, OldVets, War- Vets, OurVets, YourVets. Hermie ... a conscientious objector during the war years . . . another skeptic but not of the Universal group . . . more of a local skeptic, he sums up life thusly: If I am real, I should be here; But if I ' m here, I can ' t be there; But where is there and where is here; I cannot tell the diff. I fear . . . this attitude has re- sulted in his becoming a left-wing hegalian ... he is probably the only one on the campus. Max X. . . . was born Max Smith but changed his name to something easier to pronounce . . . first saw the light of day when he opened his eyes ... 70 years ago atop Mount Washington ... a fine example of the deter- mined Ameri can boy to get an education . . . served well and faithfully in the Spanish-American War and then returned to school as soon as his $20 per week ran out . . . has been there ever since. TOWN BEST 4 JACK V4UGWES BOB COOGULIN DOK1 DUFFY SUPERLATIVELY ARTS . SCIENCE C. B. A. Best Professor — Jesuit James L. Sullivan, S J. Joseph F. Quane, S. J Best Professor — Lay Donald White A. Kenneth Carey Most Popular Prof. — Jesuit Francis G. Low, S. J Fr. O ' Brien, S. J. Most Popular Prof. — Lay Dr. Harry Doyle Fred Bryan Most Popular Subject Ethics Hardest Course Psychology Easiest Course Religion Most Popular Student John Best Bill Noonan Best Student John J. Sullivan Jack Hughes Most Likely to Succeed Frank Kelley Jack Hughes Most Pessimistic John Lahive Al Tierney Most Optimistic Walter McNally George Savage Best Conversationalist Neil Scanlon Jack Hughes Most Loquacious Bob Coughlin Jim Liobke Best Dancer Mario Ablondi Don Duffey Best Looking John Corcoran Tom Carroll Best Dressed Jack M. Corcoran Jack O ' Neill Best Personality Jack Lyons Don Duffey Most Reliable Jim Calabrese Bill Melville Noisiest Student Matty Walsh CLASS FAVORITES Girls ' College — Emmanuel Cigarette — Lucky Stri e Movie — Gentlemen ' s Agreement Theatre — Metropolitar Comedian — Henry Mc rgan Singer — Bing Crosby Song — Now Is The h our Orchestra — Vaughan Monroe Radio Program — Fred Allen B NG CROS V JACK O ' MEIL TRED ALLEN SPEAKING ARTS SCIENCE C. B. A. Best Athlete Bob Mason Tom Greehan Most Amiable Ed King Tom Carroll Most Talented Jim Costello John Farrell Most Spirited Warren Watson John McNulty Most Practical Joe McMahon Tom Menten Most Gentlemanly John L. Fitzpatrick Bob Colbert Most Versatile Leo Morgan Paul Waters Most Dignified Frank Tighe Jack Hughes Most Conservative Walter Walsh • Walt McLaughlin Most Radical Seymour Yesner Frank Perry Most Sociable Paul Lane Paul Waters Most Energetic John Flynn Tim Connors Most Original Moe Chisholm Bob Colbert Most Witty Jim Spillane Joe Harrington Least Appreciated Leo Morgan Julio Contrada Social Lion Nick Palumbo Jack O ' Neill Class Scientist Eddie Black Class Philosopher Hugh Daly Bill O ' Meara Class Wit Jim Benedetto Joe Harrington Student With Best Line Don Lynch Ed Desmond CLASS FAVORITES Magazine — Time Newspaper — Globe Comic Section — Li ' I Abner Actress (Screen) — Ingrid Bergman Actor (Screen) — Gregory Peck Type of Girl — Like the one I ' ve got Man of the Year — George Marshall Woman of the Year — Edith Nourse Rogers Ex-Student — Dave McLaughlin Wnir THE. GIRL LEO MORGAN l l- J T M CONNORS -1— V ' flEGORY PECK GEORGE C. MfcRSM AL L DOKJ LVKJCVA IjC t 3j r o) vVnD !■ ,.- ' ,:, ' , IS . J jmm §M j ?; , ' .j Cw - % ' - r - ' . ' V Acknowledgments We sincerely appreciate and gratefully acknowl- edge the invaluable aid afforded us by our many friends who have helped the ' SUB TURRI ' achieve its thirty fifth birthday. In particular we wish to thank: The President and Deans of Boston College for their encouragement and interest. The Faculty and student body for their charac- teristic spirit of cooperation. The members of the staff for their unselfish devotion in fulfilling the tasks to which they were assigned. Purdy ' s studio, and particularly Mr. James Bleiler for his valuable suggestions, and Mr. George Corrigan for his helpful assistance. Mr. Neil T. Heffernan of the Heffernan Press for supervision in printing and make-up. Mr. Frank Schmeltzer of Donovan Sullivan Engraving Co. for helping in the solution of our engraving problems. Fathers O ' Brien, Duncan and Sullivan for their patience and understanding. Tom O ' Connor and Tom Walsh, of the Junior Class, for cartoons and art work respectively. The Boston Globe for use of pictures. The Misses Peggy Salmon and Rosamund O ' Keefe for their time and assistance. The Misses Tehrie and Lucille Tobin for collect- ing ' SUB TURRI ' mail. Our Advertisers and Sponsors, without whose financial assistance this edition would not have appeared. Patrons Most Reverend Richard J. Cushing, D. D. Reverend John J. Wright, D. D. Rt. Rev. Robert P. Barry Rt. Rev. Richard J. Quinlan Rt. Rev. Chari.es A. Finn Rt. Rev. Joseph F. McGlinchey Rt. Rev. Daniel J. Donovan Very Rev. William L. Keleher, S. J. Rev. Stephen A. Mulcahy, S. J. Rev. James J. Kelley, S. J. Hon. James M. Curley Hon. John F. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Melville Patrick A. O ' Connell Thomas F. Scanlan Dennis J. Myers Boston College Chestnut Hill Massachusetts Arts and Sciences Four Academic Year Courses leading to degrees: Bachelor of Arts with Honors Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Biology Chemistry Physics Bachelor of Science Education History Social Sciences Pre-Medical Courses: Selected courses in preparation for graduate study in Medicine are offered. These courses meet the requirements of the American Medical Association. College Library: The College Lihrary contains ahout 209,514 volumes. There are excellent facilities for consultation, private study, reference and research work. Activities : Cross and Crown Senior Honor Society, Dehating, Dramatics, Orchestra and Glee Cluhs, Science Clubs, College Publications, Language Clubs, etc. Graduate Assistantships : Each year graduate assistantships are offered for advanced study and research work in the pursuit of courses leading to the degrees of M.A. and M.S. Awards are based on evidence of scholarly attainment and ability for specialized training in the Arts and Sciences. Very Rev. William L. Keleher, S.J., President Rev. Stephen A. Mulcahy, S.J., Dean Rev. John P. Foley, S.J., Dean of Freshmen College of Business Administration Four Academic Year Course Leading to the Degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT BANKING MARKETING BUSINESS ORGANIZATION CORPORATION FINANCE AUDITING TAXES CULTURAL LITERATURE ECONOMICS MODERN LANGUAGE SOCIOLOGY HISTORY LOGIC GOVERNMENT PHILOSOPHY MORAL PHILOSOPHY MORAL RELIGION UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. Boston College CHESTNUT HILL 67, MASSACHUSETTS The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Education Courses leading to the degrees of: MASTER OF ARTS MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF EDUCATION For information, apply to: THE REGISTRAR Boston College Graduate School Chestnut Hill 67, Massachusetts Compliments of the BOSTON COLLEGE LAW SCHOOL Day and Evening Courses Leading to Degree of Bachelor of Laws 18 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS REV. WILLIAM J. KENEALY, S.J., Dean BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK A Graduate Professional School offering a unique preparation for the many new careers in the Social Services. Address: THE DEAN BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 126 Newbury Street Boston, Massachusetts Catalogue Sent on Request THE BOSTON COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION EXTENDS ITS BEST WISHES TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1948 AMERICA ' S SUPER MARKET-PLACE A FAMOUS foreign correspondent who has roamed the globe for many years is back home with the observation that the super-market is the symbol of Americans ' super-life. To all the world the super-market exemplifies the bountiful life we have built in America. Actually, a circuit of your A P super-market on any Main Street in the country reveals an amazing collection of over 2,000 individual items. These represent the efforts of millions of farmers, shippers, processors and factory workers. They constitute the bulk of the non-heavy freight handled by the nation ' s railroads. They involve the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of warehouse and retail-store employees. Providing abundance at the retail level, these 2,000 items represent a triumph for modern distribution which places the output of the fields and orchards of the world at the disposal of a people spread over more than 3,000,000 square miles of territory. A P ' s constant goal in this respect is to seek out these foods wherever they are, to speed their movement from farm to dinner table and to cut waste and cost wherever they occur. Its success has contributed heavily to the tremendous variety from which the nation selects a wholesome daily diet. Having pioneered modern marketing for more than 88 years, the men and women of A P continue to do the nation ' s most efficient job of food distribution. A P Food Stores Best Wishes to the Class of ' 48 from SULLIVAN BROS., PRINTERS New England ' s Fastest Growing Printing Establishment MAIN OFFICE AND PLANT AT LOWELL Auxiliary Plants: BOSTON - CHICAGO ■ OCEANPORT, N. J. - PAWTUCKET, R. I. The continued patronage of the Scholarly Jesuit Fathers has materially aided our progress. Naturally we are genuinely appreciative. NEW ENGLAND ' S Largest Retailer of FINE FOODS COMPLIMENTS OF THE PHILOMATHEIA CLUB of BOSTON COLLEGE Compliments of FRANK ELBERY, 25 Elhery Motor Co., Inc. Sales authorized FORD Service Offering complete service including expert body, paint and fender work by factory- trained mechanics. BRING YOUR FORD HOME FOR SERVICE 360 RIVER STREET, CAMBRIDGE PHONE KI. 7-3820 - 21 University-styled! That ' s why Rogers Peet Clothes rate tops at the leading universities. (JwgersJeeVQ Fifth Avenue 13th Street at 41st Street at Broadway An? in Boston: Tremont St. at Bromfleld S: Warren Street Boston College Alumni Association Executive Committee President J. LESTER HOURIGAN, ' 24 First Vice-President WILLIAM M. CASHIN, ' 18 Second Vice-President JOHN B. ATKINSON, ' 16 Treasurer WALTER J. WALDRON, ' 27 Secretary JOHN C. HOLBROW, ' 24 Board of Directors ALBERT J. BEDARD, ' 23 LEO C. DONAHUE, ' 29 RT. REV. CHARLES A. FINN, ' 99 JOHN W. KAPPLES, ' 14 DANIEL A. LYNCH, ' 25 JAMES H. RILEY, ' 19 Executive Secretary JOHN J. HAYES, ' 30 Faculty Adviser REV. FRANCIS V. SULLIVAN, S.J., ' 21 113 State Street BOSTON 9, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone, CApitol 8545 BOSTON COLLEGE INTOWN Co-educational Evening College Leading to degrees: A.B. B.S. in Economics Education History Social Science Business Administration 126 NEWBURY STREET, BOSTON 16 KE. 6-1615 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. Roberts At the College Book Store TEXTS, STATIONERY AND RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Reflecting today as always New England ' s finest tradi- tions of hospitality. THE COPLEY PLAZA Maurice T. Lawler, General Manager BRIGHTON LAUNDRY 55 Union Street BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS THE LARGEST LAUNDRY IN THE WORLD OWNED AND OPERATED BY WOMEN Telephones: STadium 5520-1-2 Everything Photographic Claus Gelotte, Inc. CAMERA STORES BOSTON, MASS. CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 284 Boylston Street Harvard Square Opp. Public Garden Opp. Widener Library Batchelder Snyder, Inc. 55 Blackstone Street BOSTON 13, MASSACHUSETTS New England ' s Leading Food Purveyors to Hotels, Restaurants, Camps, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals and Institutions. Patrick J. Gill Sons 387 Washington Street BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone KE 6-6823 F R A NK McCANN Coxy. Jsackata. yylotot J—lvetu 16 HARCOURT STREET, BOSTON For any occasion — A modern limousine, extremely smart in appearance, and with a chauf- feur in livery, may be rented at a moment ' s notice. Sutherland Pharmacy 244 Commonwealth Avenvie (Corner Manet Road) CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS Two Blocks Up Commonwealth Avenue from the Campus Thibault Bros., Inc. OLDSMOBILE 241 Concord Avenue CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS KI. 7-1302 Meet me at . . . JANE ' S On the Corner of COMMONWEALTH and WASHINGTON In Auburndale Best Hamburgers in Town Compliments of ' ■ BURNS c 100 Summer Street, Boston FINE FORMAL AND ACADEMIC CLOTHES FOR RENTAL For Men and Women LI. 2-3572 Complete Automotive Service For YOUR CAR WHILE YOU ARE ATTENDING CLASSES CHESTNUT HILL GARAGE Across the Avenue from the Campus Compliments of The Junior Philomatheia Club Leopold Morse Co. Three Convenient Corner Locations DOWNTOWN CAMBRIDGE Adams Square Harvard Square UPTOWN 52-56 Summer St. New England ' s Largest Manufacturing Retail Clothiers Compliments of THE CIRCLE GRILLE CLEVELAND CIRCLE Official Class Ring Jewelers for Class of 1948 MINIATURE RINGS AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLASSES LOREN MURCHISON CO., INC. 828 PARK SQUARE BUILDING, BOSTON RALPH W. COATES, District Manager The NEWMAN Preparatory School  CONDUCTED BY CATHOLIC LAYMEN • Day and Evening Courses of Study throughout the year. • Evening Session Co-educational. • Courses for College Entrance Candi- dates. • Summer Session commences June 14. THE NEWMAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 205 Clarendon Street The Brunswick Boston 16, Massachusetts KEnmore 1202 Compliments of John F. Conaty Electric Co. Dealer in All Leading Electrical Appliances 362 Washington Street BRIGHTON CENTER Compliments of HOWARD JOHNSON CHESTNUT HILL On Worcester Turnpike Best Wishes to the Class of ' 48 from Boston College Club of Cambridge Francis J. Good, President Francis H. Curtin INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE and BONDS 33 Broad Street BOSTON 9, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone: CA. 7-4722 CA. 7-4723 Compliments of METAL ARTS CO. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK District Representative : MR. TOM BURNS 20 Jean Road Arlington, Massachusetts With Best Wishes for Success To Our Many Boston College Friends WHITING MILK COMPANY Quality for Over a Century Compliments of Matthew F. Sheehan Company New England ' s Leading Church Goods House 22 CHAUNCY STREET, BOSTON, MASS COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF ' 49 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF ' 50 COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF ' 51 Announcing . . . OUR NEW HOME MODERN PRINTING COMPANY 437 CHERRY STREET WEST NEWTON 65, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone BIgelow 4-4530 Compliments of the NEWTON NATIONAL BANK NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of of a Friend JOHN S. DOOLEY 43 Koslin Street DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Photographer for the 1948 Senior Ball PURDY ' S Portraits Are Personalized for Perfection in your Annual 160 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Knowledge . . . 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