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

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and did. This year also witnessed the founding of the Junior College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, thus another step in the expansion policy of Columbus University became a reality. Our class officers during the Junior year were: Lambert Parod, President, Rita Walsh, Vice-President, Marguerite Ferguson, Secretary, and Elizabeth McCartney, Treasurer. With the fall of the leaves and the coming of topcoat weather 214 of us returned to Columbus for our Senior Year. Seniors now, we are on the threshold of achieving the goal which we set for ourselves in 1937. During our summer absence many changes had taken place in the school, foremost of which was the installation of loud speaker systems in the Junior and Senior Classrooms. With varying degrees of concern and pleasure we began our series of Moot Court classes under the direction of the Honorable Nathan Cayton of the Municipal Court and Dr. Fitzpatrick. The imaginations of our fellow students amazed us all and a great deal of knowledge was gleaned from the presentation of the individual cases. On November 8, 1939, a new slate of class officers, this to be our last, was elected. and activities really began in earnest. The Class Officers met, and selected John A. Nevros as Editor-in-Chief of THE EXPLORER, and the work on the year book was started early in December. The Mid-year examinations began the third week in January and presented real obstacles to overcome. Exams over we looked forward to our senior prom which was held at the Wfashington Hotel on February 3, 1940. A more colorful and congenial affair would have been hard to present. It was a success in every sense of the word. On February 15, 1940, we were notined that thirty Columbus graduates had passed the December bar examination. This item was a distinct note of encouragement to us, assuring us that at least it is not an impossibility. With June and graduation just over the horizon, many of us are impatient. Columbus has come to mean a great deal to all of us, and as the end draws near we realize that we will miss the many nights spent here, the many pleasures we have experienced, and the many friends we have made. But beyond that horizon is a rising sun, and we earnestly hope that it will rise and shine on every member of the class of 1940. We are leaving now, each and every one of us: Explorers still-more so than ever in this, our chosen field, ever changing and expanding. Wfe are destined to continue to delve into the novelties and mysteries of the law-Explorers still, but now equipped with the basic tools and knowledge to guide us, to help us chart our course for the future. No longer need we drift about aimlessly, for now we can steer our course ahead. We are explorers of a most uncertain future: one that may bring forth a new order of civilization. We shall explore that future and help mould the destiny that is America's and ours, one and inseparable, the better equipped by our three years spent at Columbus. Page Thirty-one

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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

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SENIOR AMBITIQNS The ambition of the average member of the Class of 1940 is to pass the D. C. Bar and become a ugcodv attorney. Some seniors have other ambitions however and these are listed below: Clyde L. Albright-To be a millionaire. Mary Aldrich-To be a judge in juvenile court. John B. Armentrout-To be a patent attorney. Frances Basar-To travel. Presley Belcher-To be contented and happy. Robert Berman-To be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court UD Bernard Bilccki-To be a success in life. Winston E. Bradley-To live a full and worth- while life. John P. Brennan--Peaceful retirement. Angelo M. Brinker-To be an ICC Commis- sioner. Philip Brownstein-To be a Supreme Court Justice OJ Rose Marie Burckell-To pass the D. C. and Tenn. bar exams. John Byrne-To be an orator. Charles Carr-To succeed. james Arnold Carter-To be a government in- vestigator. Daniel Casper-Twenty thousand dollar.. by 1942. William Clarke-To be an orchestra leader. Theodore Collier-To write a text in U. S. History. Harland Crowel-To be successful. Patrick Curley-To earn 525,000 per year. Frank Cyr-To become patent attorney. Edwin Duff-To earn 520,000 per year. Robert Eldridge-To be an advertising executive. Leonard Emmert-To enter business for self. Harry Finney- I'll take a judgeship . Joseph Francke-To get the District a vote. Armando Gammarino-To be a father. John Glancy-To be a corporation attorney. Marvin Goldberg-To drive a gangster car for the movies. Richard Greenspan-To be Attorney General of the United States. john Griner-To be Governor of Georgia. Gertrude Grogg-To acquire a million dollars. Maurice Guervitz-To be a successful criminal lawyer. James Gunn-To be a congressman. Michael Hannan-To be a real estate operator. Forrest Hayden-To get a high government job. Anna Hennessey-Juvenile court Work. Nelle Hyde Holmes-To practice before the Supreme Court. Chester Holt-To be King of Cuba. Henry Hood-To be an executive. William Howe-To get a better government position. Vincent Hughes-Good politics. Page Thirty-i wo Paul Huss-To bc Attorney General of the United States. Charles Jardin-To be a patent attorney. Leigh C. Kelsey-To be a C. P. A. john Kennedy-To make a million. Kathleen Dugger Kennedy-Success in the legal profession. Edward Kiker-To be Chief Justice of Supreme Court. Henry Kupiec-To retire. james Lewis-To be a chemist. james Madden-To be a U. S. Senator. William Malone-To be a Stooge. Arthur McCathran-To be able to do every- thing that I plan to do. Robert MacDonald-To be a corporation attorney. Louise McGuire-To have Bill Gallagher's sense of humor and wit, the Dean's dynamic personality, Jigg Donohue's gilt edged dic- tion. Sally Meenehan-To make a million dollars and travel. George Mehler-To get some place on time. Walter Mess-To be educated beyond assimila- tion. Robert Muldon-To be a U. S. Senator. Iidward J. Murphy-To become a Federal judge. Alexander Neale, Jr.-To be a Darrow . Clifford Nelson-To practice law and make a living. A john A. Nevros-To live a full and happy life. Mortimer O'Sullivan-To be a special agent for Richard Posson the F. B. I. -Trying to find out. Charles Ragan-To be successful in Hyman Raskin-To be successful. Hyman Rubin- Hcnry Schmitt To get more sleep. -To be a hobo. business. Eula T. Semple-To be a foreign news cor- respondent. Henry Seigman-To retire early. Florence Simmons-To be a court reporter. Charles Smeltzer--To be a good American. Laurence E. Smith-To be a sales manager. William Stanton-To be a politician. Helen M. Sullivan-To travel. Richard Timmons-To be an F. B. I. agent. Aurelio Valore-Shangri-La. George Vecchietti, jr.-To own a harem. Martin Violettc-Exploration. Dorothy M. Weber-To practice before Supreme Court. David Wenzen-Good will. james Willis-To live happily. Glen Wiltrout-To use my legal education to the best advantage.