College of New Rochelle - Annales Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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.A j. Business Edward J. Quinn B.C.S., New York University. Professor of Commercial Law and Accounting There is not a girl at N. R. C. who will not join in singing the praises of Professor Quinn — this genial, witty professor of ours. Ever aware of our shortcomings and foibles, his magnanimous nature enables him to look upon our blunderings with sympathy and under- standing. Although he occupies the professor ' s chair, by his understanding of the pupil ' s difficulties at all times he has accomplished his aim of creating a constant comradeship in the classroom and out. His generous spirit of helpfulness is felt in all his classes, but it is especially predominant under the shadow of approaching exams. Miss Elizabeth Doran B.S., New Rochelle 1918. Instructor in Stenography and Typewriting Miss Doran is a person of unusual vitality and forceful personality. Untiring herself, she expects and demands the same of her pupils. Slothfulness is a thing to be abhorred and not tolerated. The standard of her course is ex- ceptionally high. All the work assigned by Miss Doran is expected to be perfect; we add that it is, for no consideration is shown the unfortunate student who attempts to slip by without expending great effort in time and concentration on the work. Although Miss Doran is greatly to be admired for her clever- ness and her teaching abilities, it is her real personality which makes the greatest appeal. She possesses a most surprising sense of humor and power of mimicry, and uses both talents most effectively in the classroom. Her interest in, and sympathy with College life has won for Miss Doran many friends among the students. Nineteen

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History Dr. John J. Schuler A.B., German Wallace, 1891; Johns Hopkins, 1901-1904; Ph.D., Columbia, 1908. Professor of History Who has not been held in awe by the majesty and greatness of a thunderstorm? Hear Dr. Schuler pronounce with passionate oratory the great names of history and hear thunder roll. Listen to the well ordered flow of Dr. Schuler’s lecture and observe how the listener drinks it in, even as the saving rain soaks into harrowed fields. After an introduction of wit, which so agreeably enlivens the serious hour, the thunder and roll of his discourse is broken by his mag- netic smile as flashes of lightning break in upon the dark sky. It is this leavening quality that makes Dr. Schuler understandable to us, without it Dr. Schuler is synonymous with power. Parker T. Moon B.S., Columbia, 1913; Ph.D., Columbia, 1921; Expert at Peace Conference, Paris; Author of “Catholic Social Movement in France”; Co-Author with Carlton J. H. Hayes of “ Introduction to World Politics”. Professor of History Any course given by Professor Moon is not dull. There is that unique art of deviation that makes his lectures so personal and in- teresting. Richly endowed with experience, gifted with a remarkable vocabulary, Professor Moon has brought intimately to us the ab- sorbing drama of world politics. He is the master of ceremonies to the march of time, permitting us to gaze upon its colorful array, bidding us to sit at the “round table” of adven- ture, picturing for us the rise and fall of nations with true historical, dispassionate ardor. Pru- dent, thorough, a man of pleasing personality, Professor Moon holds a high place in the esteem of both students and Faculty. Eighteen

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Science William J. McAuliffe A.B., St. Francis Xavier, 1905; Columbia, 1913-1914. Professor of Science It has been said of Professor McAuliffe that “age cannot wither him, nor custom stale his infinite variety”. If anyone is in doubt as to the truth of this statement let him visit one of Professor McAuliffe’s classes and all doubt will be dispelled. One will find there a man with a quick, sunny smile, ever ready to help those in need. Under his cheerful guidance, science ceases to be a wearisome striving for the truth, but is a pleasurable as well as profitable pas- time. He has the happy faculty of making the darkest days seem the brightest — of spurring one on “to do noble things, not dream them all day long”. He is the very essence of optimism; he knows how “to cull fortune out of mis- fortune, to turn defeat into victory”. He believes that “the past is past, but lo! a future bright with o ' er abounding joy and all sur- passing light”. Matthew G. Hartman M.D., Fordham, 1917. Professor of Biology Young enough to be sympathetic with the students, yet experienced enough to give an intensive course in science, is Dr. Hartman. For his teaching ability and his grasp of the problem from the student ' s point of view we admire him. For broad-mindedness he demands our respect; for a delightful sense of humor, our affection. For the simplicity with which he presents his subject we thank him, for to many of us it is not given to be scientists. Interest- ing, varied, and withal scientific, Dr. Hartman is a teacher we would deeply regret losing. However, thanks to the Powers That Be, New Rochelle is not threatened with such a loss. Twenty