Columbus School of Law - Explorer Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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RO13liR'l' H. BERMAN RITA M. WALSH . SALLY MEENEHAN HENIRX' F. KUPIITC XVILLARU C. KYNEIUI' CLASS OFFICERS P1'r'xirfr'11f . Vicc'-Pr'r'si1fr'11f . S4'z'r'c'far'y . . Treusu rm' Sf'rgr'a11f-ul-A1'111x HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS September 1937- Three years undoubtedly seem an awfully long time to you but believe me, the three years that you will spend at Columbus University will bc three of the shortest years of your life. lt was the voice of Dr. Fitzpatrick, as we the Clslss of 1 gfxfffli , ' ll i ' ,1 Y get l i 4 wflll I1 'lr 1940, 325 strong, set forth on our voyage of exploration into the principles of juris in ,.. 1, i iw' il .iillll X Page Tll'F7Ifvj'-Ililll

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WHO'S WHO IN THE SENIOR LAW CLASS The Besf Sfziclenf-Himiw A. PINNEY ROBERT H. BERMAN-The Most Popular-SALLY MliENIZHAN Seefion One Whitford W. Cheston Harry A. Finney John P. Barrett Richard Block, Jr. XVinston E. Bradley Joseph G. Dosh Richard Nelson George E. Mehler John P. Barrett George Vecchietti Philip Brownstein Seelion One Dorothea Leatherberry Rose Marie Burckell Gertrude T. Grogg Rose Marie Burckell Eveline S. Lee Joyce Robinson Laurine Winlack Frances Ramon Joyce Robinson Dorothy M. Weber Kathryn Casey lhrge Tziwily-eighl The Class l,0llfll'ldl1-WAI.TER E. Mess AMONG THE BOYS The Most Likely fo Sueeeezl Will Make the Besf Lawyer The Most Professional Seeiion Two Robert J. Ryan Alexander W. Neale, Jr. Clarence F. Donohoe Mos! Conscieniious Mos! Conservaiire Besl Looking Boy Has Besf Personaliiy The Nieesi Smile The Best Dresserl The Most Jolly The Class Oraior o JAFEJNG rms Quits Henry Kupiec Earl F. Rowe Robert A. MacDonald John R. Brasel Thomas H. Ticer George Stearns John R. Brasel Alexander W. Neale, Jr Seefio I1 Two The Mosf Likely fo S1ll'f'l'l'tl Will Make the Besf Lawyer The Mos! Professional Mosf Conscieniiozis Mos! Conservaiive The Best Looking Girl Has Best Personality The Nicest Smile The Best Dressed The Mosf Jolly The Class Orafor Rita Mary Walsh Nelle Hyde Holmes Louise McGuire Florence Cusick Mary Ritchie Martha Sullivan Sally Meenehan Sally Meenehan Kathleen Dugger Kennedy Pressley Belcher Rita Walsh

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prudence-modern explorers of the mysteries of the law. Tempest Fugit -Spring 1940-214 of that group now on the threshold of graduation, realize the true signifi- cance of Dr. Fitzpatrick's words. During these past three fast-fleeting years, more than one hundred of those who were our classmates have dropped by the way for various reasons. We miss them sincerely, and wish that they were still with us. These three years were not without hardships, however, nor did we expect them to be: for such an admirable pursuit as the study of law has its obstacles, its difficulties, its problems to be overcome, these we conquered by perseverance, study and tenacity. Through these years a spirit of friendship and fraternity has developed among us, and these friendships have made our three years at Columbus happier and more enjoyable. Much of the month of October, in that fateful year of 1937, had passed into infinity before we began to truly realize the difficulties and complexities of the law, and to place ourselves in a receptive mood for the course of study that we were pursuing. By this time Professor Harris had piloted us through the dangerous waters plied by The Santanitai' and had cautiously ascended and descended the steps of the Washington Monument many times with us. We had purchased and sold the watch of Professor Kelly fwho was then being initiated into the strenuous life of a professorj and had gazed night after night upon Professor Lodge's bow tie, unsupported by a vest. In that year we elected to the Board of Governors: Ellen E. Owen and Oliver East- land, from Section One, Marguerite Ferguson and John A. Clarke, from Section Two, Martha Doneghy and John Byrne from Section Three. On October 22, 1937, the first class social activity was successfully staged in the old Moot Court Room, giving us an opportunity to get acquainted with other members of the class. Our class was well represented at the first annual Crimson and Gold Ball held at the Raleigh Hotel on New Year's Eve. We earnestly hope that this affair will remain as it is rapidly becoming, a tradition at Columbus, in order that we who are leaving may ever have an opportunity to renew old school acquaintances. This gay affair over, we then found it necessary to settle down to the serious business of taking our first examinations. Well we remember how Professor Lynch's examination far exceeded our wildest expectations, and how our friend Professor Kelly scampered over to the enemy camp, and fired a volley of Personal Property questions that left us hanging on the ropes at the bell. The big social event of our first year, the Freshman Prom, was held on May 7, 1938, and a few weeks after this We found ourselves winding up our first year at law school. The admonition of Professor Harris, You first thought that you'd learn a lot of rules, but now we've got you pretty well confused, and you probably know less than before, will ever ring in our ears. Our final exams over, we then embarked on what we thought was a well earned rest. Before we realized it, the summer was gone and it was September again. By this time we felt we were making progress. That first year didn't seem too difficult, but every one said this second year would really test ambition. We were sticking, but after a few weeks study of Common Law Pleading many of us wondered how and why. The manner in which Dr. Fitzpatrick conducted his Evidence class made a lasting impression and the efforts of Professors Gallagher, O'Brien, Kane, Koenigsberger, Flynn and Dono- hue made our Junior Year very interesting. Our junior Prom held at the Raleigh, this year was one of the gayest affairs ever given by any class. The proceeds were turned over to Dr. Fitzpatrick for the building fund. By Christmas we were at the stage where AD 30 PCPT meant something other than a laughable chemical formula to us. The mid-year examinations that year were something to write home about and many a good night's sleep was lost in concern over them. Public speaking was inaugurated at Columbus and many of us were eager to join Page Tbirly