Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1958 volume:

Just a decade ago, Sister Innocentia arrived at Rosary Hill as one of the original founders of the College. Dur- ing the early, formative years on camp- us, Sister assumed the role of educa- tional precursor in participating in the application of Saint Bonaventure’s Franciscan ideal of education. Her personality best evinced through two complementary qualities — an ingenuousness of spirit and the wisdom of experience—Sister Innocentia earnestly and unfeignedly directs her efforts toward our individual progress in this Franciscan ideal. Even in her relatively remote office as Registrar, Sister continues to take a personal in- terest in our immediate concerns with classes and examinations. With fore- sight she maintains particular attention to our development as Christian women — women who aim to fulfill their vocations in individual, intelligent apostolates of service. Sister’s life is a visible expression of her personal phil- osophy: true happiness lies in giving.” Thanks in no small way to Sister Innocentia's perspicacity in the past, 1958 marks our first decade of educa- tional achievements. These achieve- ments are, at once, a tribute to Sister’s endeavors in the past and an indication of the future. Sister Innocentia chats informally with freshman student, Linda Maher. Alice Henel discusses her transcript with Sister Innocentia in connection with securing a future position. 5 In the pure and living experience of our createdness we divine Him who has created us. In the pure and living experience of the finiteness and limitedness of our lives we divine Him who stands on the other side of our limitations and makes the frontier between Him and us the nearness of His love” Romano Guardini Theme Our first challenging decade, resulting in many changes and achievements, presents us with the opportunity to pause in retrospective consideration of those years and their importance to us. In so doing, we come to the realization that, as the tangible effects of those years, our accreditations, new buildings, and increased recognition in the academic world are highly praiseworthy ad- vances. Yet we discern a most noteworthy effect, from our point of view as students at Rosary Hill, lies in the realm of the intangible. We refer to that general disposition of the mind and heart which is an extension of the spirit of Saint Francis. Deriving its essence from the ever-manifested and all-embra- cing love of God for us, this spirit finds its continuation among all the mem- bers of our College community and its expression in their every activity: spiritual, intellectual, and social. This spirit has become the prevailing impetus which influences the one and the many of us engaged in the constant re- ciprocal exchanges of all three aspects. Thus, this intangible force predom- inates as the integrating symbol and foundation for tangible achievements. Around this conference table, representing the heart of the college community, the faculty and administration gather to formulate the foundation of our intellectual and spiritual development. It is their hope that our charity will abound in knowledge and discernment; as St. Paul expresses it, that we have Christ dwelling through faith in our hearts, so that being rooted and grounded in love, we may be able to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, in order that we may be filled unto all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19 FACULTY and ADMINISTRATION Sister M. Georgia, O.S.F., Ph.D Dean of Studies Sister M. Angela, O.S.F., A.M. President Sister M. Paula, O.S.F., A.M. Dean of Students Rev. Joseph J. Weber, B.A. Chaplain Mother M. Stefana, O.S.F., A.M. German Sister M. Innocentia, O.S.F., A.M. Registrar Sister Miriam, O.S.F., Ph.D. Librarian Sister M. Angelice, O.S.F., A.M. Bursar 13 Joseph S. Adornetto, A.M. Psychology Sister M. Cuthbert, O.S.F., A.B Secretary Charles M. Barresi, B.A. Sociology Sister M. Dionysia, O.S.F., A.M. French Sister M. Brendan, O.S.F., A.M. Music Education Wilbert D. Eger, M.S. Chemistry 14 Patricia Curtis, A.M. Music Sister M. Fidelis, O.S.F., A.M. Theology Marion Short Elmer, M.S. Ed. Education Dorothy Condon, B.A. Business Sister M. Clarita, O.S.F., M.Sc. Chemistry 15 Joyce E. Fink, A.B. Public Relations Joseph J. Herman, B.F.A. Dramatics Sister M. Florentine, O.S.F., Ph.D. Biology Sister M. Jeanne, O.S.F., Ph.D. Art Sister M. Isabelle, O.S.F., A.M. English James Kuo, A.M. Art 16 Wanda Lewis, B.A. Art John Krestic, M.M Music Gertrude M. Kenny, A.M Education Sister M. Justa, O.S.F., M.S. Mathematics Julia Mahoney Music Sister M. Magdalis, O.S.F., A.M. Spanish Rev. Stephen Gerenscer, S.P., Ph.D. Philosophy Andre J. Hannotte, A.M. French Willy J. Malarcher, M.F.A. Art Sister M. Rachel, O.S.F., Ph.D. Philosophy and Classical Languages Sister M. Marita, O.S.F., M.S.S. Theology Seenie Rothier Dance John T. Masterson, A.M. English Sister M. Sarah, O.S.F., A.M. Secretarial Science 18 4 Rev. Michael Palotai, S.P., A.M. Music Carol Ellen Seeger, B.S. Music Gilberto Paolini, B.A. Spanish Sister M. Patrice, O.S.F., M.L.S. Librarian Leroy E. Smith, M.S. Journalism Sister M. Urban, O.S.F., A.M. Social Studies 19 To know is to love, but to love perfectly we must know the truth. Through the courses of study the student pursues the truth in a manner best suited to her individual aptitudes. In her search the student strives toward her immediate and ultimate goals — to attain truth and to reach perfection. This perfection can only be attained through charity, and perfect charity through the knowledge of God, self and fellow man. CONCENTRATIONS An ontology panel delves into the sub- conscious” as Father Gerenscer suppres- ses mirth. Through our philosophical and theological studies we are given a broad open-minded and most fundamentally Catholic view of life. Beginning with the history of philosophy and on through the seven philosophical questions, we come to experience a greater awareness of the meaning of thought, truth, being, the cosmos, man, God, and morality. With this background, we study our Catholic Faith in a new and deeper light, confirming what reason tells us, making us more fully aware of our great responsibility to foster the spirit of charity and truth among all men, our brothers in Christ. Father Weber is momentarily taken back by a query in senior dogmatic theology class. Daemen 101 is filled to capacity with freshman scriptural theology students. Philosophy and Theology I Juniors and seniors look on as Mr. Kuo explains the intricacies of textile design. Art Mr. Kuo anxiously awaits the initial product of the senior metal craft and jewelry class. Mr. Malarcher poses an interesting problem for student artists. The art concentration parallels the practical and technical skills with creative, aesthetic values. Essential and correlative subjects are the means for knowledge of civilizations and cul- tures. Thoroughly oriented through the study of aesthetic prin- ciples underlying the varied forms of artistic expression, the student is aptly qualified to render individual expression in her various media. Pat Parada illustrates her discussion in history of Renaissance art with a re- production of Giotto. Arline O’Grady and Jane Reardon demon strate the Stanislavsky Method” in Mr Herman’s American drama course. English Mary Jane Becker gets an exclusive scoop from Mr. Smith in reporting technique. Sister enjoy Paula and her budding essayists a subtle witticism with Joan Donoghue. Yes! The problem under discussion is: Donnian” or Donnesque” ? The English concentration offers the student a vast cul- tural background of the world’s greatest literature. As she proceeds through the realms of gold,” as Keats so aptly terms literature, she is guided to critical appreciation and to proficiency in precise and effectual modes of expression. Associated with English, are courses in journalism, speech, and drama since the communicative and dramatic arts are of such import in our modern world. Through these three liberal arts media, the student experiences a greater understanding of her fellow man. With Petrina Saia providing the accompani- ment, Father Palotai directs a muted chorus of ”The Lily’s Lamenf’ by Cowell. Music Tchaikowsky once said that die apprehen- sion of the beauties revealed to us through music is not transitory but a perpetual recon- cilement to life.” In recognition of this, the members of the music concentration examine representative works of the master composers for a further insight into this universal language. Coupled with this theoretical train- ing, practical, creative applications are made both instrumentally and vocally. Virginia Schmidt and Helen Miskell take note of Joanne Cosgrove’s interpretation in music theory. Beethoven joins Miss Seeger and the senior music majors in appreciation of Jane Averill’s rendition of his Moonlight Sonata.” Freshmen summarize their ideas on Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony.” The more serious aspects of the social nature of man are explored in an advanced sociology course. Sociology Through the social sciences man studies man as an individual and as a member of a social group. The soci- ology concentration offers the student an intelligent and fundamentally Christian approach to the nature, personality and development of man. Concepts and ideals from the Catholic viewpoint combine with the techniques of research and case study to prepare the student for her work in the community. Pat Wilkiewicz, Joan Waldmann, Yvonne Dennis and Mary Kay McCracken prepare to discuss possible approaches to slum clearance. Future opportunities in social work please prospective members of that concentration in introduction to sociology. Mr. Bane si conducts the senior sociology pro- seminar in a discussion of their research project on dating. Social Studies Spanish students watch as Shirley Hawk, under Mr. Paolini’s direction, writes her version of Rosa’s visit on the blackboard. Carolyn Hamlett, Elizabeth Martin and Alice Henel examine data for their pro-seminar project. Language Through concentrated study of a dissimilar culture, a student comes to understand and appreciate the ideals of a people and to realize their influence on our own civilization. This international breadth of thought, the familiarity with the idioms and literature of a foreign tongue, also aids in a student’s proficiency in her own language. fean Arns provokes history students’ interest as they discuss her paper on the rise of the medieval universities. Comprenez-vous?” Mr. Hannotte pauses a moment in his French translation, for the benefit of freshmen students. Through a knowledge of time and people past, a student is more fully equipped to deal with time and people present and future. In the wide field of social studies, man views man as an individual and as a member of a social group. The student becomes more aware of the manifold influence which she can have in the world by intelligently and constructively partici- pating in its work. Her courses are directly concerned with preparing her for social contacts after college, guiding her in the trends and molds of daily life. Science The student in the science concentration is a combination of the homo faber” and the homo sapiens.” She purposes to combine the theoretical and the practical into a Christian approach to the scientific questions challenging modern man. A woman graduating from this department is able to compete and succeed in the ever-changing scientific research or educational fields. Sister Clarita directs Dorothy Gates and Florence Gorski as they learn to weigh magnesium on the analytical balance. Freshmen, prospective scientists, prepare an experiment in inorganic chemistry 28 Marilyn Wolfe and Annette Nyugen try to distinguish the Brownian movement from mitosis. Three science students, Dorothy Gates, foanne Taggert and Gloria Palisano work on a non-musical version of Dry Bones.” Martha Miller and Mary Ann Helfter compute a practical statistical problem. Mathematics The field of mathematics provides for the student the mental discipline for logical thinking and critical analysis applicable not only to the academic, but to every field of life. Moreover, she becomes well-equipped to aptly defend those spiritual truths which she holds sacred and to present them to her fellow man. Secretarial Science The great value of this concentration at Rosary Hill lies in the fact that professional skill and the liberal arts are brought together in close harmony. Through this inte- grated program, the student gains a broad intellectual background as well as efficiency in the practical, technical aspect of business life. Analytic geometry students, Lucille Winiecki, Barbara Marzolf, Jaqueline Schmidt, and Kathleen McCarthy plot and graph parabolic Seniors, Theresa Pasto, Marcia Jankowski, Arlene Rollek and Mary Ann Phillips use electric typewriters to transcribe business letters. Future businesswomen, Ann Rolling and Jean Dimick, balance their credit and debit columns as they strive to become accurate bookkeepers. Education In view of today’s unstable milieu, each student and future teacher at Rosary Hill seeks enduring, eternal values in a fundamentally Christian philosophy of education. The education unit combines this phil- osophy with the methodology by which these learn- ing experiences are transferred to student teachers. Our teachers are thus prepared to counteract disinte- grating spiritual values and incline their students toward a respect and appreciation of moral integrity. A practice teacher at Amherst Central High School, Maureen Corcoran helps a student set up a standard business letter. Mary Ann Helfter practices teaching methods in high school geometry. Before one can teach the child, one must know the child, em- phasizes Mrs. Kenny in her human growth and develop- ment class. Chorus girls in a convent are about as incongruous as nuns in Las Vegas. Dramatic Arts I The dramatic arts—modern dance and the drama — are two of the College’s cultural contributions to the community. Designed to encourage creativity, at the same time they allow the student that self-expression which develops poise, charm and imagination. Those partici- pating derive appreciation and understanding of the drama and modern dance techniques. ■Nl m Freshmen rehearse their ballet Anne Nyugen, Donna Michaelis, Judy Watson md Carolyn Hamlett provide lighting and sound effects for Seven Nuns in Las Vegas.” Human beings meet one another. They touch one another, awaken life in one another, and broaden one another’s existence; they contend with one another and grow thereby; they combine with one another in loyalty and love, in the fellowship of life and work — and God is present in all these relationships . . . He wants them to grow, one through the other, so that they may praise Him in greater fullness. Romano Guardini ACTIVITIES lglOUS When the heart is ready the spiritual eye discerns the presence of the Great Other in things and events. Everything points to Him. In Him alone the lines of life con- verge, its causes, its wisdom, yearning and purpose.” Romano Guardini Sodality prefect, An a jean Zurek crowns Our Lady at the climax of the May Crowning ceremony. Senior retreatants assist at morning Mass in the chapel at Stella Niagara. What am 1 to do?” quotes Father Vian- ney from St. John the Baptist during senior retreat. Students assemble in Rosary Hall Chapel as Father Weber leads the Stations of the Cross. Academic A Chapter of the National Catholic honorary society of Delta Epsilon Sigma was established at Rosary Hill in 1956. Membership in this Society is determined exclusively on academic achievement. The members, select- ed from the top ten percent of the graduating class, have evinced a capa- city to make learning effective. They pledge themselves to use the prin- ciples of Catholic philosophy in the revitalization of modern free society. Their insignia symbolizing Christ as the Center of Christian culture is a constant reminder of their motto: It is the mission of the wise man to reduce things to order.” Mary Carol Collins, Petrina Saia, John T. Masterson, Secretary, Gamma Epsilon Chapter, Frances Kelleher, Isabelle Mercer, Joan Collins. 36 Mr. Willis Page, Associate Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by Mr. Roy Wilhelm, entertains the student body at assembly. Seniors, Doreen McCormick, Sheila Cotter and Virginia Ungerer prepare paintings for their art exhibit with Mr. Kuo’s assistance. Senior music students, Evelyn Cook, Mary Lynn Brydges, fane Aver ill and Petrina Saia practice for their spring recital. V ' ♦ Vi S r er Angela looks proudly on as a graduate accepts her degree from His Excellency, Bishop Joseph A. Burke. 38 A freshman is received into the Rosary Hill family during the impressive candlelight ceremony. Two scenes from rehearsals for the ballet, The Hound of Heaven,” and the Oresteian trilogy depict students in pre- paration for the Festival of Arts. Rosary Hill College has, during its brief lifetime, continually con- tributed to the cultural endeavors of the community. This year, in celebration of the tenth anniver- sary of the founding of the Col- lege, Rosary Hill presented its Festival of Fine Arts. SGA The Student Council is an integral part of the College in that it is the cohesive factor in uniting the students, the faculty and the ad- ministration into a corporate academic com- munity. Student Council officers, Ellen Klausman, Barbara Kessler, Isabelle Mercer and Kathleen Patterson encircle student body president, Joanne Joseph. The other members of the Student Council include Caroline Ernst, Martha Resch, Katharine Daly, Michelle Jasinski, Patricia McCann, Grace Ritz and Mary Carol Collins. Incoming president of the Student Government Associ- ation, Joanne Joseph, is in- stalled by Eileen Reagan, out-going president. Summit” staff members have a brainstorming session as they check old yearbooks for layout ideas. gate, and Barbara Piteo junior delegate, make plan, for the N. S. A. spons ore a coffee hour on The Honoi System. The city room” vibrates with activity as Ascent” editors and staff members hurry to meet their approaching deadline. Martha Resch, senior delegate, and Judith Walker, junior delegate, post notices of an N. F. C. C. S. personnel meeting. Is the stencil clear?” anxiously query Barbara Schnell, Ellen Klausman and Mary Ann Kelly, who put out the weekly S. G. A. bulletin. Glee Club members pose with their director, Father Palotai before commencing their spring concert at Kleinhans Music Hall. Mary Rita Hofner presides as members of the C.U.R.A. commission make plans for a mixer to benefit the foreign students on campus. The Campus Organizations Committee, headed by Isabelle Mercer meets to consider tentative dates for club events on campus. Cynthia O’Shea leads the Family Life com- mission in a discussion of Father Schwab’s lectures on preparing for marriage. President, Colleen Brophy, an- nounces forth-coming excursion to the Shakespearian Festival in Stratford to the Aquinas Book Club. The reflective nature of the artist is amply demonstrated in this picture of Art Club members. Members of the International Relations Club line up for their trip around the world, via the Rand-McNally Company. Evelyn Cook offers a word of advice to Diane Nisita during a M.E.N.C. meeting. Members of the Science Club, Kappa Sigma Rho, pause to pose for Mr. Fremy’s camera. Although small in number, the Socialists prove enthusiastic in action. The Missiology Club attracts many of the foreign students on campus. Donna Mahaney leads the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine group in a stimulating discussion of its varied activities. Father Weber imparts the subleties of his wit to a Catholic Action study group member, Martha Miller. foie de vivre, characteristic of St. Francis, is reflected in the faces of these members of the Third Order. A sophomore traveling incognito steals the Field Day spotlight. The enthusiastic reaction to our first victory over D’Youville leaves the cheerleaders suspended in air. This time the winning number is nine at the annual Sodality sponsored Halloween party. Freshmen initiation begins with the dink-donning ceremony conducted by the sophomores. The freshmen class booth has many supervisors as the class of ’61 decorates for their first Carnival Night. Lucy Curley makes a lucky catch in the water-filled balloon throw. Autumn activity on campus is highlighted by the annual Field Day. Class competition for the trophy consists of participation in original skits and var- ious sporting events, including baseball, tennis and races. Field Day affords the students an op- portunity to strengthen class spirit as well as class muscles. Mary Carol Collins proudly accepts the Field Day trophy captured by the indomitable seniors. Sodalists display the stuffed animals as the wheel spins. Rosary Hill girls scandalized - - float was vandalized; unfinished straws substitute for unfinished float. Moving Up Day Helen Pacini, M. U. D. Queen. Rain fails to dampen spirits as we proceed with M. U. D. ceremonies. Mr. X graces the scene as sophomores get together to solve a difficult calculus problem. Home for the weekend! Dorm students, Linda Maher and Mary Carol Crown ponder the eternal feminine problem of what to wear. Alverno Hall Alfred Hitchcock s latest spine-tingling chiller enthralls Ann Nyugen, Janice Kasmer and Bernadine Roedinah but doesn’t seem to interrupt two checker players, Lillian White and Annette Nyugen. Art students work on the production of stained glass windows. Dr. Charles Brady of Canisius College ad- dresses an interested group on Joseph Conrad. Anne Nyugen, Christine Lie, Bernadine Roedinah and Annette Nyugen display their native costumes at the Sodality Halloween party. Students add the personal touch to this year’s Christmas messages at the Christmas card workshop. Members of the junior class exhibit their seasonal decorations which contributed to the Christmas spirit. V i’ a . -■� $ V V ' ' • -t ' V • .s ' - - • • 4 ■ •' .■ • 1 • ' . � . 'Sr., “ vw;, • MK V .1 J c - • ... m £ ■ - m ■ • v rwam-- . ,; 4 w,'P ft i Sr 1 ■ =-• •� We are to practice the truth in love, and so grow up in all things in Him who is the Head, Christ. For from Him the whole body (being closely joined and knit together through every joint of the system according to the functioning in due measure of each single part) derives its increase to the building up of itself in love. Ephesians 4:15-24 UNDERCLASSMEN Judy Ryan, Treasurer Barbara Schnell, Vice President Grace Ritz, President Ruth McCaulley, Secretary Top to Bottom: Anita Anderson Clare Siegel Roberta Price Maria Dahmen Patricia Wilkiewicz Kathryn Miller Barbara Brodziak Antionette Castano Juniors Confident in the present . . . looking soberly to the future . . . Standing: Marcia Krathaus, fean Migliore. Seated: Kathleen Patterson, Caroline Ernst, Katharine Daly. Standing: Patricia O’Neill Maureen Kelly Seated: Carolyn Hess Martha Miller Standing: Geraldine Balaz Elnor Windrath Rosemary Messina Seated: Patricia Parada Mary Lou Campbell Broadening her horizons as well as her scope of activities the junior is assured of the present while vitally concerned with the future. She reflects upon the fact that the truth she finds in fraternal love cannot be something merely philosophical and abstract. It must be at the same time practical and alive. She begins to realize, above all, the relationship between her philosophical and theo- logical studies and her field of concentration. Class activities, starting with the Big Sister Program, proceeding to the Junior Prom and culminating in Moving-Up Day, form the hub of campus affairs. Abstract principles and ideas seek concrete expression in service to the community and the parish, for whereas knowledge alone may lead to sterility — when imbued with charity it must result in fruitfulness. Julia Browne, Sally Ann Farrell, Shirley Hawk, Patricia Logal, ]une Makey, Carolyn Colburn, Mary Ann Helfter, Martha Resch, Mary Kay McCracken Ellen Klausman, Jane Reardon, Mary Ann Kelly Katherine Kowalski, Judy Watson, Yvonne Dennis Top to Bottom: Gertrude Mamrod Carol Siefert Marcia Gradwohl Kathryn Doll Emily Harzewski omores With deep enthusiasm, yet without complete self-assurance . . . With the experience of a single year, the sophomore has come to realize that, contrary to her expectations as a freshman, she does not yet feel sufficiently capable of coping independently with her growing responsibilities. She has also become conscious of some- thing far deeper and more fundamental in her relationship to God and her fellow-students. With this new insight she begins serious study in her field of concentration. Extending to those campus affairs characteristic of the sophomore year, she assumes an active role in the Orientation and Initiation Committees and looks forward to the joint Freshman-Sophomore Dance in the spring. Being acclimated to college life, she strives to attain stability within and scope without. Patricia McCann, President, Estelle Palmer, Secretary, Diane Nisita, Treasurer, Elizabeth Ahrens, Vice President Ann McCoy Pauline Wallace Barbara Covatto Nanette Tyrell Barbara Czwojdak Michaeleen Olkowska Theresa Marki, Francesca Cappette, Laurene Toscano, Ann Meranto, Barbara Piteo, Barbara Kessler, Mary Lou Mulh'ern, Kathleen P. McCarthy, Janet Hofftneyer Jo Ann Werner, Sandra Cheavacci, Eileen Wolf Jean Heffron, Jean Buchanan, Mary Rita Hofner, Patricia Lawley Donna Mahaney, Dolores McMahon, Barbara Swanekamp, Martha Robinson, Carol Wetzel, Patricia Dadante, Margaret Kellner 7 op to Bottom: Donna Farolino, Mary Crysler, Margaret Priest Standing: Carol Pomona Diane Ziolek Arline 0’Grady Seated: Ann Marie McGarry Patricia Albino Hildegarde Fischer Marie D’Angelo 57 Barbara George, Carol Ralicki, Marilyn Buiani, Joan Pajakowska, Carol Lano Joan Sammarco, Josephine Yargosz, Annette Unfried, Margaret Daley Standing: Janet Meindl, Maureen Culnane, Bessie Webb Seated: Mary Kay Hatch, Marcia Meyer Mary Jo Pouthier Barbara Maurer Hete Dauber Jean Arns Barbara Hubbard Patricia Stanton Standing: Joanne Uebelhoer, Andrea Lee, Rosemary Lanza Seated: Claire Deegan, Marilyn Murtagh, Josephine Macari, Marlene Klink, Elizabeth Maddigan Thelma Farley, Jacqueline Schmidt Colleen Brophy Kathleen Dooley Ann Rolling Jean Dimick Maureen Fennie Ann Getz Cynthia O’Shea Catherine Reilly Mary Schoell Judy Walker Catherine Rattling Geraldine Petko Patricia Grabianowski Barbara Otoka Theresa Wojciechowski Judy Glynn, Lucille Winiecki, Loretta Stankiewicz, Barbara Marzolf, Suzanne Sharrow Mary Croak, Kathleen A. McCarthy, Patricia McCarthy, Gail Sullivan, Carol Schau Back Row: Marsha Wolf Christine Halota Rosemary Reina Joyce Jankowski Front Row: Nancy Bauer Mary Kay Pepe Margaret Hartman Sandra Dunn Freshmen Uneasy ... Uncertain ... Michelle Jasinski, President, Joanne Rogers, Vice- President, Geraldine Warthling, Secretary, Bonita Mayer, Treasurer The freshman is eager to take her place in the college community, yet hesitant because she lacks a certain degree of self-confidence. For the first time she meets the Franciscan approach to life — a three-fold plan with proportionate focus on the social, academic and spiritual aspects. Through the Orientation Program and the Student Advisory Group, students and members of tfie faculty and administration strive to help her adjust to her new collegiate environment. She realizes, in the words of St. Paul: If anything is meant by encourage- ment in Christ, by loving sympathy, by common fellowship in the spirit ... fill up my cup of happiness by thinking with the same mind, cher- ishing the same bond of charity, soul knit to soul in a common unity of thought.” Philippians 2:1-2 Mary Lou Kolipinski Nancy Swierczynski Irene Wyczalek Mary Kathleen Sheehan, Mary Moore, Eileen McMorrow Kathleen M. Sheehan Linda Maher, Rose Mary Linza, Louise Palumbo, Helen Miskell, Sharon Lamson, Constance Marble 62 Seated: Joy Lembic Elaine Glose Patricia Peters Standing: Yvonne Zappia Patricia Bylebyl Mary Margaret Mahar Celia Hart Martha Moden Joanne Cosgrove Judy Jenkins Antoinette Fennie Sheila Gorman Marcia Hunevan, Judy Naber, Lillian White, Gail Toltl, Barbara Kubala Barbara Pietroszek Virginia Hellmig Judy Egner Rose Ostrowski Margaret Shatzel Mary Richardson Mary ]ane Becker Mary Mills Standing: Regina Detlefson, Mary Alice Quinn, Katherine Runfola, Ann Marie McHugh Seated: Elinor Driscoll, Margaret Bunce, Mary Ruth Leberer, Janice Kasmer, Charlotte Palisano Standing: Nancy Siepel, Patricia McMahon Seated: Joan Egloff, Dolores Wanek J Germaine fasinski Anne Skulicz Mary Ann Schwab Linda Moore a. Lucy Curley, Joanne Werner, Sophia Battha, Diana Rockford, fane Burke, Valerie Bast Mary Beth Michels, Karen Brady, Susan Hylant Ann Corey, Joanne Reiss Mary Anne Habermehl, feanine McLaughlin Top to Bottom: Joanne Rogers Suzanne Hammel Eleanor Gates Marilyn Mercer Patricia Keaugh Kathleen Coffey Mary Carol Brown Top to Bottom: Charleen Sliger Joan Markulis Mary Moran Mary Elizabeth Kellner Regina Foley Mary Carney Back Row: Christine Lie Bernadine Roedinah Diana Warren Annette Nguyen Front Row: Deanna Wakeel Dorothy Moore Patricia Hetey Elizabeth White Elizabeth Kirchgraber Sally Spann Joyce Runfola Virginia Schmidt, Anne Nguyen, Marie Nigro, Lynne Jones Top to Bottom: Jane Broadhurst, Sheila Young, Barbara Ziolo, Anita Bolick, Barbara Bruso I will give you a new heart, and breathe a new spirit into you; I will take away from your breasts those hearts that are hard as stone, and give you human hearts instead. I will make my spirit penetrate you, so that you will follow in the path of my law, remember and carry out my decrees. So shall you make your home in the land I promised to your fathers; you shall be my people, and I will be your God.” Ezechiel 36:25-28 SENIORS V.- Jo Ellen Baldwin, B. S. Medical Technology 71 Julianne Marie Brown, B. S. Medical Technology 72 Julia Anne Clark, B.A. English 74 Joan Michael Collins; B. A. English 75 Mary Carol Collins; B. A. English 76 Dolores Mary Connelly; B. S Medical Technology 77 Evelyn Barbara Cook, B.S. Music Education 9 78 Maureen Carolyn Corcoran, B.S. Secretarial Science 79 Joan Marie Donoghue; B. A. English 81 Patricia Anne Fitzgerald B.S. Chemistry 82 Sylvia Rose Marie Fleissner; B. S Medical Technology 83 Susan Marie Formhals; B. A. Sociology 84 Florence Joan Gorskiy B.S. 86 Suzanne Marie Hartke; B. A. English 89 Alice Marie Henel, B.A. History 90 Frances Edna Kelleher; B. M. Music Margery Ann Kita, B.A. English 95 Geraldine Lenore Kraska, B. A. Pre-Medical 96 Kathleen Mary Littlefield B.A. Medical Technology •4 Doreen Marguerite McCormick, B.A Art 99 Delia Kathleen McKenna, B. A. English 100 Jean Ann Meier,; B A. Sociology 102 Isabelle Mary Mercer,; B. A. Dorothy Lucille Moran, B. £ Medical Technology 104 Elaine Lucille Navagh; B.A. Sociology Gloria Sarah Palisano, B.S Medical Record Librarum 107 Theresa Annette Pasto B. S. Secretarial Science Pilar Torres Perez, B.A. 109 Arlene Margaret Rollek, B. S. Secretarial Science 112 Petrina Ann Saia, B. S. Music Education Annette Theresa Sparcino; B.S. Biology 114 Geraldine Helen Szymamki’ B. J] Medical Technology 115 Virginia Irma Ungerer; B.S. Art Education 117 When He offered Himself to His Father in the most perfect act of religion, He offered Himself for His brethren in the most perfect act of perfect love Dom Ralph Russell BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mother M. Gonzaga, O.S.F., Chairman Mother M. Lidwina, O.S.F. Mother M. Assumpta, O.S.F. Mother M. Rose, O.S.F. Sister M. Angela, O.S.F. Sister M. Angelice, O.S.F., Secretary Sister M. Alicia, O.S.F. ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION Miss Shirley A. Flood . ... ’54 President Mrs. Joan Campbell Kramer . ’54 Vice-President Miss Eileen D. Stager .... ’54 Treasurer Mrs. June Mahany Hillery . . . Miss Mary Alice Walz ’55 Mrs. Janet Conley Lang GONZAGA FOUNDATION Mr. George E. Navagh..............President Mr. Charles T. McCracken . . Vice-President Mr. Samuel J. Palisano............Treasurer Mr. Frank G. Kellner . . Recording Secretary Mr. William G. Heffron . . . Corresponding Secretary ’54 Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary . . . ’54 Historian ROSARY HILL COLLEGE GUILD Mrs. Edward G. Eberl................President Mrs. Harold F. Irr . . . . 1st Vice-President Mrs. Richard J. Wehle . . 2nd Vice-President Miss Bernice A. Seitz . . Recording Secretary Miss Dorothy M. Suchan . . . Corresponding Secretary Miss Angelica Manrique de Lara . Treasurer DAEMEN MOTHERS’ CLUB Mrs. William H. Formhals .... President Mrs. William S. Hubbard . . Vice-President Mrs. Peter W. Miller . . . Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Charles T. McCracken . . . Treasurer We extend our gratitude to the Daemen Mothers’ Club, the Rosary Hill College Guild, the Gonzaga Foundation and the Alumnae Association for their efforts and activ- ities for the benefit of the College. 120 Special Business Patrons Besig Lithograph Division of Pollack Printing Corp. 877 Main Street Buffalo 3, New York Buffalo Park Lane, Inc. 33 Gates Circle Buffalo, New York Buffalo School Equipment Co., Inc. 174 LeBrun Road Buffalo 26, New York Burns Britton Employment Service 526 Genesee Building Buffalo, New York Coppola’s Restaurant 1834 William Street Buffalo 6, New York Dairymen’s League Co-op. Assn. 1001 Jefferson Avenue Buffalo, New York Homestead Savings and Loan Assn. 360 Pearl Street Buffalo 2, New York Henel Brothers Kenmore Dairy, Inc. 2940 Delaware Avenue Kenmore 17, New York Leo Sauer Funeral Home, Inc. 1933 Kensington Avenue Buffalo 15, New York Lou Awald Chevrolet, Inc. 3232 Delaware Avenue Kenmore 17, New York The Metal Arts Company, Inc. 742 Portland Avenue Rochester 21, New York J. Migliore Construction Co., Inc. 1170 Colvin Avenue Buffalo 23, New York Sahlen Packing Co., Inc. 318 Howard Street Buffalo 6, New York Seenie Rothier 7 Virgil Street Buffalo 16, New York The Village Tartan Shop 5426 Main Street Williamsville 21, New York Volland Electric Equipment Co., Inc. 1511 Niagara Street Buffalo 13, New York Wangler Electric Co. 2637 Main Street at Fillmore Buffalo, New York Leo H. Ward The Holling Press, Inc. 501 Washington Street Buffalo 3, New York Despirt Mosaic Marble Co., Inc. 1085 East Delavan Avenue Buffalo, New York Rich Ice Cream Co., Inc. 418 Pratt Street Buffalo, New York Regular Business Patrons Amherst 5 to $1 Store Amigone Funeral Home Bruno Lanza Gulf Service Station Buffalo Incandescent Light Co., Inc. The Cedars of Lebanon Restaurant The Cobbler Shop Marie K. Corcoran, Realtor John F. Enders Son Carl S. Hemberger Herzog’s Drug Store Howard Johnson’s Joseph’s Delicatessen Larry Smith Office Equipment, Inc. James A. McFarland D. J. Mead Sons, Inc. Mercy Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Pacini Power Pak Products, Inc. Ray O’Connel Funeral Home Mr. Francis J. Silver Stella Niagara Cadet School Zippo Manufacturing Company 121 Sponsors Buffalo Courier-Express, Inc. Clarence Sand Gravel Corp. Daemen Club of Rosary Hill College Fink Construction Company, Inc. Freshmen Class Gonzaga Club of Rosary Hill College Junior Class Leo Leising Contractor Lincoln Truck Rental, Inc. Linwood Personnel Service John D. Rogers Insurance Agency Senior Class Sophomore Class Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Wick Special Patrons Aerolite Glazing Company Bishop McMahon High School Earl W. Brydges Mr. and Mrs. William J. Carney Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Colburn Dr. and Mrs. Jos. E. Drexelius C. Elias Sons, Inc. Joseph J. Ernst Holy Angels Academy Mount St. Mary Academy Nardin Academy Mrs. Maria C. T. Perez Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Rollek Rosary Hill College Guild Sacred Heart Academy Seminary of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. J. Ungerer Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ward Student Patrons Jean M. Arns Jane Averill Karen Brady Barbara Bruso Jane Mary Burke Patricia Bylebyl Mary Carol Collins Ann Kathryn Corey Barbara Czwojdak Antoinette Fennie Jean Foley . Susan Marie Formhals Dorothy Gates Sheila Gorman Mary Anne Habermehl Sue Hammel Celia Hart Suzanne M. Hartke Virginia Hellmig Patricia Hetey Barbara A. Hubbard Joyce M. Jankowski Marcia A. Jankowski Ellen Klausman Sharon Lamson Joy Lembic Mary Catherine McCracken R. J. Markulis Elizabeth Martin Barbara Marzolf Isabelle M. Mercer Marilyn M. Mercer Mary Beth Michels Elaine L. Navagh Diane Nisita Helen M. Pacini Gloria Palisano Patricia Parada Theresa Pasto Mary Kay Pepe Pilar Perez Patricia Peters Barbara Pietraszek Mary Alice Quinn Martha Resch Mary Richardson Arlene M. Rollek Petrina Ann Saia Clare Siegel Nancy Ann Siepel Ann Lorraine Skulicz Joan Waldmann Elizabeth White Mrs. Elnor J. Windrath Irene Wyczalek Barbara Ann Ziolo 122 Regular Patrons A Friend Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Averill Mr. and Mrs. S. Bellomo Mr. Charles E. Benzino Miss Barbara Biondolillo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biondolillo Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boreanaz Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Bruso Mr. and Mrs. William J. Burke Dr. Anthony P. Carogana Mr. John Carogana Cleveland Drive Dairy Mr. Dominic Col angelo Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Collins Miss Susan Collins Miss Dorothy Condon Cook Coffee Company Delavan Bailey Drug Company Mr. and Mrs. Dominick S. Denaro Di Vincenzo’s Catering Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Formhals Mr. and Mrs. William Gates Mrs. John Glynn Mr. Morris L. Greisdorf Very Rev. Alfred Hagemaier, V.F. Mr. and Mrs. William Hart Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Hartke Mr. Jerry Hartke Heckman Wire Iron Works Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hellmig Mrs. Nellie Hohm Mr. William J. Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. William S. Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Floyd P. Jankowski Mr. and Mrs. E. Gerard Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Kita Mrs. Mary Lamke Mr. Joseph LoTempio Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. McCracken Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Mancuso Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Mattingly Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Mauer Mr. and Mrs. Nelson M. Mercer Mr. Nelson M. Mercer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Crucian Messino Mr. and Mrs. Vernard Neri Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Palisano Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Palumbo Mr. Leo Paoletti Mr. Nicholas Pierino Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Pietraszek Mr. and Mrs. E. Ralicki Mr. Andrew T. Raniero Miss Eileen Reagan Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Reina Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Resch Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds Miss Martha Ann Rollek Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rollek Mr. Mario J. Rossetti Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Runfola Mr. and Mrs. Ross Runfola Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Saia Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sapienza Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scime Stephen P. Scrivani M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Sharpe Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Slawatycki Sloan Bowling Lanes Mr. Walter J. Slomka Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Stark Miss Mary Jean Syrek Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Warren Miss Diana Warren Mr. and Mrs. G. Benjamin Werner Mr. and Mrs. R. White Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Young Miss Terry Young Mr. and Mrs. John Ziolo, Jr. 123 The staff of the SUMMIT wishes to extend its thanks to all those who have given so generously of their time and talents. Especially do we wish to thank Sister M. Patrice, O.S.F., our moderator, Mr. Theodore Fremy, our photographer, Mr. George Wojtowicz and Miss Alice Oleksy of Besig Lithographers, Inc., and our pa- trons. We further wish to acknowledge the endeavors of all those students who, though not members of the staff, have contributed to this year's publication. SUMMIT STAFF Editor Art Editor . Layout Editor Anita Anderson Literary Editor . Mary Carol Collins Photography Assistants Susan Formhals Patricia Wilkiewicz Business Manager ...... Elizabeth Martin Besig Lithograph Division of POLLACK PRINTING CORP. 124