Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1954 volume:

' ••(VS CONTENTS Old and new 8 Administration and Faculty 14 Seniors 24 Undergraduates 68 Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Departments 78 Music, Art, English, Modern Languages, Sociology, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Education, Home Economics Religious and Academic Activities 88 Mass Capping Convocation Associations and Publications 98 Social 104 DEDICATION The passing years will never efface for us, the graduating class of 1954, the memory of our Dean of Studies, and our men- tor—Sister M. Georgia. Her ready smile and ever- accessible counsel helped to guide us during the forma- tive years of college life; and now as we prepare to leave Rosary Hill, we realize how much we have depended, perhaps how much we have imposed on her. It is, therefore, with sincere affec- tion that we dedicate this year’s Summit to Rosary Hill’s unforgettable Dean—Sister M. Georgia. 4 THEME “If you shall number me among the lyric bards My exalted head shall strike the stars” —Horace The recognition of his powers, intellectual, moral, and physical gives to man the impetus and courage whereby he might achieve his highest ideals. As college students we are attempting to attain a degree of spiritual and academic perfection; as college graduates we shall continue to labor toward the realization of our goal. For this reason, we have chosen “Strike the stars” as the theme of The Summit of nineteen hundred and fifty four. This theme represents not what we have accomplished, but what we hope to accomplish. Our four years at Rosary Hill have given us a glimpse of the faint light of the stars. Now by constant effort and a Firm Faith, we may ... strips ijic stars 7 9 - .V'i The campus glen Doorway to Daemcn . ,Y ' A « , “ • V K'1 � • , : T • r • r. r- 'V. Reflections on Fatima Lake Back terrace of R°sary Our Lady of the Campus W A 15 Sister M. Angela, O.S.F. M.A., Sociology President A TRIBUTE The students of Rosary Hill wish to pay tribute to the new President of the College, Sister M. Angela, who in her first year of office has demonstrated her devotion to the spirit and letter of the college. Her profound understanding of the necessity and importance of educating the Catholic woman of today has manifested itself in her realization of, and assistance in, solving the problems of the students. Because of Sister Angela’s adherence to the highest academic standards, the graduates of Rosary Hill College are equipped with an outstanding intellectual foundation. Sister Miriam, O.S.F. Ph.D. Education Librarian Reverend John B. O’Malley S.T.L., M.A., Religion Chaplain 1 I Sister M. Stcfana, O.S.F. M.A., German Treasurer Mother Marion, O.S.F. M.A., Mathematics Bursar BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mother M. Gonzaga Mother M. Lidwina Mother M. Emma Mother M. Rose Sister M. Angela Sister M. Stefana Sister M. Alicia Sister M. Georgia, O.S.F. Ph.D., English Dean Sister M. Innocentia, O.S.F., M.A. Registrar Sister M. Cuthbert, O.S.F., B.A. Secretary 17 John T. Connolly, M.A Sociology Sister M. Clarita, O.S.F., M.Sc. Chemistry Mrs. Charles Beyer, M.A. Art Mrs. Darrick C. Banning, M.F.A. Dramatics Sister M. Brendan, O.S.F., B.M. Music William F. Callahan, B.S. Journalism Nathan Ehrenreich, Ph.D. Music Manon Short Elmer, M.S.Ed. Education Dorothy M. Eshelman, B.M Music Sister M. Florentine, O.S.F., Ph.D. Biology Theodore L. Fremy Photography Wilbert D. Eger, B.S. Chemistry Sister M. Dionysia, O.S.F., French M.. Reverend Stephen Gerencser, S.P., Ph.D. Philosophy Mrs. Henry H. Hannel Ceramics Joseph J. Herman, B.A., B.T.A. Dramatics Louis H. Huybrechts Organ Sister M. Jeanne, O.S.F., M.A. Art 20 Sister M. Joanette, O.S.F., B.M. Music Reverend Henry S. Kawalec, B.A. Music Cecilia Roy Kenny, B.M. Music Victor R. Lalli, M.S.Ed. Art 21 Reverend Louis Lckai, O.C., Ph.D. History mors 25 MmEMxrics 26 u. scmcE 28 29 31 JfWttM 32 33 34 AM Helm It eun zrnms £ Music 37 SfiirUy Am ‘fiRAMA 38 39 40 Sfiirla JL nejfmL Mathematics 42 (hire jfden jfoelscfa R A. studies manne 46 48 50 52 53 I 54 55 56 57 58 59 scmcE 60 62 63 64 SCIENCE 65 1Gillette, WRjCffl o ENTRANCE SENIOR SNAPS Finnegan’s wake SoV Only sophs then Attea s Alleghany Hotel Who uses skates? Barbara Baer Carol Battaglia Catherine Bauman Nancy Beecher Lucille Biondolillo Joan Burke Patricia Brechtel Carmella Bongiovanni Carol Granville Teresa Griffen Treasurer Kathleen Hughes S.G.A. Representative Carol Irwin Mary Johns Barbara Joyce Margaret Lenahan Kathleen McGowan Zari Manzella Joan Reichard Secretary Carole Rose Ruthetta Scott Eileen Stager Patricia Troy Marie Walter Mary Alice Walz President Joan Wheat Callista White In absentia: Patricia Elizabeth Zimmermann Gretchen Zwack Lo Bue Marjorie DesJardins Dolores Dudunelli Mary Eugino Marguerite Farrington President Joanne Fitzer Irene McMahon Gretchen Meissner Elizabeth McLaughlin Kathleen Maier Louise Mamrod Annette Meyer Mary Morrissey Joanne Naber 73 Sharon Smith Pamela Neville Mary Clare Schwach Mary Striegel In absentia: Barbara Batt, Maryon Stoddart Marilyn Schwartz Carol Sulecki Sue Ann Price Patricia Ryan y.aret' Victoria Pech Patricia Ruth Marlene Schuler 74 Marilyn Ackerman Rosalie Andolena Virginia Andrie Lois Badding Alice Battha Ann Bittar Patricia Burke Tanya Bellomo Barbara Blake jf 5vaamsm Adelaida Cabigas Joanne Callahan Marian Bermingham Barbara Biondolillo Alicia Bukowski Treasurer Marion Cannon 75 Diana Corto Corinne Criqui Eileen Cuddihy Mary Evans Ann Evers Evelyn Cappellini Celine Cooley Secretary Joanne Coppola Jo Ann Fish Patricia Flynn Patricia Ganey Shirley George Sylvia Glenski Stella Grisanti Sallyann Haggerty Mary Joan Hassett Kathleen Kearns Mary Kennedy Rosemary Kirchmyer Carolyn Kobza Kay Leitten Elizabeth Liotti Vice President Ann Littlefield 76 Marion Schnell Joan Schneggenburger Dorothy Shepherd Joan Pieri Kathryn Carruana Saiia Eileen Reagen Patricia Madden Rosemary Menke Suzanne Moore Carolyn Noce Mary Orlando Adrianne Osinski Joanne Palisano Shirley Ricketts President Carol Wagner Anne Young Anajean Zurek In Absentia: Ena Denegri, Maryann Kennedy, Lee Schmidlein Donna Pusateri Nancy Raziano S.G.A. Representative Laura Sanfratello Gaye Miskell DEPARTMENT OF The Rosary Hill art majors cooperate on a bill- board to be placed on the campus facing Main Street. Jean Peters, Carol Granville, Barbara Joyce, Nancy Beecher, Gretchen Zwack, Marcia Lemke. ART Joan Campbell, Marcia Lemke. Sophomore art majors decorate a Christ- mas window in Niagara Falls. “Many hands make light work.” Back row: Lee Schmidlein, Pam Neville, Marg Dempsey, Sharon Smith. Front row: Sue Price, Kathy Izzo, DeSales McKenna, Dianne Ledoux. Freshman art majors assisted by Franklin and Bob set up the Christmas display they made. I ARTS AND LETTERS Marlene Schuler, Sister Brendan, Pat Ryan. Sister Joanctte, Rosalie Andolina, and Sylvia Glenski listen to records. A piano lesson. Mr. Paur, Mary Sheehan, June Mahany. MUSIC A lesson in conducting. Mary Sheehan, Sister Brendan, June Mahany, Sister Theresa, Katherine Thompson, Helen Evans. The quartet: Mimi Bermingham, Marlene Schuler, Lida Mar- ashi Sanfilippo, Mary Alice Walz. gj French: Sister Dionysia. ist row: Dolores Dudinelli. 2nd row: Joan Attea, Mary Ann Eugino, Sue Price, Mary Claire Schwach. 3rd row: Sharon Smith, De Salles McKenna, Patricia Wilson, Audrey Vincent. LANGUAGES Stefana, Marilyn Schwartz. German: Sister Spanish: Victoria Pech, Patricia Marashi Sanfilippo. Ruth, Sister Magdalis, Lida ENGLISH English: Joan Attea, Louise Mamrod, Adrienne Blazak, Mar- jorie Des Jardins, Margaret Dempsey, Mary Benson, Sharon Smith, Sister Georgia. English: Mary Ann Kennedy, Eileen Cuddihy, Mr. Masterson, Alice Battha, Adelaida Cabigas Gutenhurg Hall: Dorothy O’Loughlin, Joan Downey, Irene Willett, Sheila Esmond, Mary Jane Kelley. DRAMATICS Makeup: Mrs. Banning, Audrey Vincent, Shirley Flood. Speech: 1st row: Joanne Callahan, Cathy Saiia, Suzanne Moore, Joanne Coppola, Barbara Biondolillo, Marilyn Ackerman. 2nd row: Mr. Herman, Carol Wagner, Anne Salter, Mary Lou Orlando, Mary Paul Kennedy, jrd row: Kay Leitten, Dorothy Shepherd, Corinne Criqui. 83 MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICS Ann Marie Littlefield, Mother Marion, Shirley Ricketts, Donna Pusateri, Kay Leitten. Patricia Berst in the Lab. TECHNOLOGY Patricia Wilson, Marjorie Des Jardins, Mary Benson. NATURAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY Sister Florentine: st row: Eileen Cuddihy, 2nd row: Ann Salter, Nancy Raziano, Shirley Ricketts, Ann Marie Littlefield, Adelaida Cabigas, Kathryn Saiia, Joanna Coppola. PHYSICS Ann Bittar, Mary Lou Orlando, Mr. Wilbert Eger. Rosemary Weber, Connie Williams. CHEMISTRY 85 Tanya Bellomo, Mary Ellen Evans, Patricia Burke, Mrs. Smith, Virginia Egan, Joan Schneggenburger, Barbara Blake. HOME ECONOMICS Patricia Burke, Tanya Bellomo, Mary Ellen Evans. VOCATIONAL STUDIES EDUCATION Mary Lou Awald, Barbara Joyce, Bernadette De Maria, Sister Miriam, Janet Wilhelm, Rosemary Gimbrone, Claire Hassel- beck. Mrs. Pyne, Patricia Brinkworth, Mary Morrissey, Patricia Pfuelb, Theresa Attea r 7 SOCIAL STUDIES HISTORY Joan Reichard, Kathleen Maier, Carol Sulecki, Father Lekai, Maureen Canney, Claire Hoelscher. PHYSICAL EDUCATION ECONOMICS Mrs. Pyne, Beverly Monette, Mary Alice Walz, Eleanora Paluca. Seated: Anajean Zurek, Marilyn Ackerman. Standing: Marion Cannon, Virginia Andrie, Alice Battha, Gaye Miskell. SOCIOLOGY Sister Angela, st row: Olive Gernatt, Theckla Bittar, Jeanne Hurley, Margaret Dwyer, Marlene Murphy, Carol Irwin, Ann Connelly. 2nd row: Virginia Egan, Callista White, Sister Mary, Mary Alice Walz. jAruL ife spitted, the stars from, nis ntujer- iuj s. xdkj'ms anl AiShitks f 1 • - . v ' b • -V 4'X jf r H w s -• •5� - V 4 • K t ' - .? - • Vr' :■' . ■; • ' + ' ' ' X � v ’• H rv • - s ■ v- P ‘ 1 . J J iJ SJ • uu m, W Each year the freshmen arc invested in their caps and gowns in a symbolic evening ceremony. A Junior lights her “Little Sister’s candle. CAPPING Following the ceremony the Juniors enter- tain their “Little Sis- ters” in Daemen Hall. NIGHT A Freshman receives her Cap and Gown from Father O’Malley Prayers following the crowning of Our Lady Rose chain leav ing Rosary Hall. Recitation of the Rosary The morning ceremonies Moving-Up Day include and the crowning of Our the Living Rosary Lady by the Prefect of the Sodality. At the traditional Rose Ceremony: Ann Deck, Past S.G.A. President, installs the 1953-54 officers: Rosemary Attea, Presi- dent; Janet Conley, Vice-President; Margaret Lenahan, Secre- tary; and Ann Lalley, Treasurer. Mary Ann Eugino, Climax of the Rose Ceremony: Marjorie Des Jardins, Patricia Corcoran, Sue Price, Agnes Cavanaugh, and Bernadette DeMaria present their flowers to Our Lady. QUEEN OF THE HOW RQSAvi CHOIR ist row: Gaye Miskell, Mary Condon, Eileen Cuddihy, Sylvia Glenski, Helen Evans, Dolores Dudunelli. 2nd row: Rosalie Andolina, Mary Ann Kennedy, Nancy Raziano, Marie Walter, Mary Clare Schwach. 3rd row: Patricia Ryan, Margaret Len- ahan, Marlene Schuler, Kathleen Hughes The Rosary Hill College float at the Holy Name Rally in honor of Our Lady. LECTURES Father Gerencser lecturing senior philosophy. CONVOCATION The formal opening of the college year. M TP1 THE LIBRARY A popular room before exams. unmf of iruiH is rooted ot eternity. jC t jJ ut Jt -'r9r,. ;i| i-A ' S. G. A. The Student Government Association is the official governing body of the college. Members are elected by, and represent the students, 1st row: Ann Lalley, Treasurer; Rosemary Attea, President; Janet Conley, Vice-president; Margaret Lenahan, Sec- retary; 2nd row: Ann Perry, Mary Alice Walz, Marguerite Farrington, Joan Rei- chard, Shirley Ricketts, Dorothy O’- Loughlin, Marie Walters; jrd row: Carol Granville, Agnes Cavanaugh, Joan Herr- lich, Donna Pusateri, Kathleen Hughes, Maureen Castine. PUBLICITY The campus publicity committee: Gret- chen Meissner, Sister Angela, Joanne Naber, Suzanne Spencer, Marilyn Camp- bell. N.S.A. The National Student Association is an organization of college students repre- sented through their governing bodies. Joan Turner, District Secretary, Maureen Castine, Junior Delegate, Dorothy O’- Loughlin, Senior Delegate. THE SUMMIT The Staff of 1954 looks at the pictures which will be used in the Summit. These scenes will forever remind them and their classmates of their four happy years at Rosary Hill, years which were all too short. Suzanne Kaminsky, Assistant Art Editor; Shelia Esmond, Patron Manager; Joan Campbell, Art Editor; Joan Downey, Editor-in-Chief; Joan Turner, Business Editor; Dorothy O’Loughlin, Subscription Manager; Ann Perry and Janet Conley, Assistant Editors. THE ASCENT The Ascent is the official college publication. It is published five times a year, and is appreciatively received by the Student Body. Carmella Bongiovanni, Circulation Manager; Patricia Brechtel, Feature Editor; Agnes Cavanaugh, Editor-in-Chief; Patricia Troy, Business Manager; Joan Reichard, Assistant Editor. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club under the direction of Peter P. Luedig con- tributes to the cultural training of the Student Body. TF.C.GS. The National Federation of Catholic Col- lege Students functions on a campus level through individual commissions. Carol Granville, Senior Delegate; Mary Paul t Kennedy, Alternate; Mary Ann Eugino, H Junior Delegate. I I I Reception Services of the Fraternity of Our Lady of the Rosary, Franciscan Tertiaries, dedicated to the ideal—to Christ through St. Francis. THIRD ORDER SODALITY The Sodality is an organization dedicated to the fostering of de- votion to Our Lady through spir- itual exercise. Among their many other activities, the sodalists pre- pare the altar for Friday Mass, and lay out the Mass vestments for Father John B. O’Malley. ART CLUB The Art Club discusses topics pertinent to the artist in every day life. The evaluation of Christmas cards, Christian advertising, and the artist in industry were among the subjects on the second semester agenda. 103 KAPPA SIGMA RHO Kappa Sigma Rho is an active Science society which provides varied program and activities for the members of the Science Department, and those students interested in scientific and industrial pro- grams. FORENSICS The Forensic Committee periodically presents intra-campus debates for the Faculty and stu- dents. The dissertations are enthusiastically re- ceived and it is hoped that Rosary Hill will soon be represented in inter-collegiate competition. BOOK CLUB The Aquinas Book Club has devised an ingenious plan to increase interest in reading contemporary Catholic authors. Each room in upper Daemen Hall represents the home of a Catholic author of today; and newspaper clippings of his life, book jackets, and reviews are displayed on the bulletin boards in these classrooms. Sfie fke der faxjfit on afC a£owb fier. The climax of the morning ceremonies on Moving- Up Day is the crowning of the queen by the Dean. Following this, the entire college takes part in a motorcade through the city. Sister Georgia crowning Joan Herrlich Prince Charlie and D.A. The Dowager Queen ‘We’re on our way” Such a long time ago Five minutes to parade time r N FACULTY TEA An informal tea is given for the students before Christmas. Carol- ing and an exchange of gifts add to the festivities. Do not open ’til Christmas. After the carols—more carols! 1 don’t think it’s particularly humorous. Rosie, take your hands out of the punch. Mybe,” a lesson in philosophy? Caught in a casual attitude. CHRISTMAS DANCE $3.60? You’re Kidding! The Senior Christmas Cotillion in the Crystal Room of the La- fayette Hotel. Did I step on your toe FUN NIGHT The Rosary Hill College Guild, the Damean mothers and the Gonzaga Club sponsored an eve- ning of fun, food and entertainment for the benefit of the building fund. Buy a brick for the library. Hearty meals for a month. The old grads We would love that doll. 'You don’t fool me' Fathers running the games Fun Night. Makeshift costumes. Golf pro plays tennis CLUBS The parents and friends of the students assist in many ways. The Membership Tea at Boating, tennis, archery, and baseball comprise an afternoon of fun for the student body on Field Day. A FIELD DAY Where’s the ball? HALLOWEEN PARTY The Sodality sponsors the annual Halloween party. Students attend in various and sundry out- fits. Shall we hear from the McGuire Sisters? Meemo, play this, will you? Skip to my Lou! Clean-Up committee SPECIAL PATRONS MR. AND MRS. NORMAN F. CAMPBELL DR. AND MRS. MARK V. CONLEY DAEMEN MOTHERS CLUB GEORGE M. FRAUENHEIM FRESHMEN CLASS DR. AND MRS. JAMES L. GALLAGHER MR. AND MRS. LOUIS H. HOELSCHER HOWARD JOHNSON’S RESTAURANT JUNIOR CLASS MR. AND MRS. R. GEORGE KAMINSKY LEO LEISING, CONTRACTOR SACRED HEART ACADEMY SOPHOMORE CLASS THE GONZAGA CLUB MR. AND MRS. CHARLES R. TURNER CHARLES J. WICK BALLING BROTHERS 114 PATRONS A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Amatuzio Mrs. Elizabeth Armbrust M. Attea and Brothers Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Awald Mrs. Mary Bittar Mr. and Mrs. James E. Downey Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Drescher Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Drexelius Eggertsville Liquor Store Joseph J. Ernst Four Winds Nursery, Inc. Globe Woven Belt Co. Carl S. Hemberger Mrs. John J. Horan International Salt Co. Jefferson Press, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Kraus Lincoln Truck Rental, Inc. John T. Madden In memory of Ralph J. Mahany Maier-Schule, G.M.C., Inc. Mernon Chevrolet, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. O’Loughlin A. T. O’Neil Rosary Hill College Guild Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schwartz Harry Simsarian Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stanislawski George F. Stein Brewery J. C. Stephens Motor Corp. St. Mary’s Seminary Dr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Sullivan The Metal Arts Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Troidl Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Williams SPONSORS Deco Restaurant Yolando Ehrgott Mr. and Mrs. Stanley W. Esmond Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fisher Richard M. Grabionawski Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Heslink Shirley Heslink Hunt Business Agency Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Lempke Mount St. Mary’s Joseph Murphy Marlene Murphy Robert J. Nicaise Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Nielsen B. and J. Pollutro, Inc. Ryan and Williams, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schillinger Ruth Schinstock Smither Long Drug Co. Sterling Amherst Dairy Snyder Pharmacy The Newman Club of U.B. Tony’s Supper Club Wood and Company 115 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We, the Senior Class of Ro- sary Hill College, wish to thank the Administration, Faculty, our fellow students and our patrons for their interest in the Summit. We are particularly grateful to Father John B. O’Malley, Sister M. Angela, Sister M. Georgia, Sister M. Jeanne, Mr. John T. Masterson and Mr. Theodore Fremy for their counsel and cooperation. This book printed by Velvatone, a special process of lithographic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. No other printing firm is authorised to use the Velvatone method.