Fordham University School of Business - Aries Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Front Row: M. Gialanella, V. Carney, T. Serocke. Second Row: J. Mason: A. Lagan! M. McAllister, R. McKeon, A. Eklund. Back Row: J. Lawler, R. Bargellini, L. Evangelista, W. Culhane, J. Varley. ' Fordham Philosophy Club The purpose of the Fordham Society of Philosophy is to afford its members an opportunity to discuss var- ious topics in light or their philosophical implications. The Society serves as a medium whereby the student can build upon the foundation which his classwork has given him. The main topic chosen for discussion this year was the Natural Law as it affects the modern man. An investigation of the ancient writings referring to the natural law was made and was followed up by an The lineup-our officers! analysis of individual thought on the subject. Atten- tion was then focused on contemporary opinions and writings. Time was also given to analyzing various sidelights which inevitably arose. A great deal of the credit for the success of our Society 'belongs to Dr. Larry Azar who has given gen- erously of his time and interest to foster its activities. He was aided by the student officers: Jack Varley, President and Ted Serocke, Vice President. Dr. Larry Azar Moderator John M. Varley ' President

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Proofreading by the Board of Directors. Professor Silvan A. Tessoriere Moderator Frederick F. Repetti President a. ance Sheet The Fordham Balance Sheet is the official, bi- annual publication of Fordham's Accounting Society. Reaching its diamond issue this year, the Balance Sheet is unique in that it is the only journal to be undertaken by any of the various societies in the School of Business, lts purpose it not only to augment the knowledge the student extracts from the textbook, but also to provide an organ for written expression, a tool needed in any modern business situation whether it be a simple memorandum or a formal financial re- port. As the journal's founder and moderator, Pro- fessor Silvan A. Tesoriere states, This is the mark of achievement which personnel men seek. The magazine is continually improving in quality, as is its prominence outside the university scene. This year the Balance Sheet was displayed at such business events as the Automation Show, and the meeting of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants. The editorial board this year consisted of: Fred Repetti, Editor-in-Chief, Jim McAlister and Jim Mc- Padden, Managing Editorsig Bill Lenard, Financial Editor, and Jerry Kiessling, Literary Editor. Since its inception ten issues ago, six features have appeared regularly. Of general interest to all were the Busi- ness Undercurrentsu column and the Book Reviews centered on the American commercial scene. Alum- ni Briefs and General Postings were continued this year, these columns being designed to give current accounts of Accounting Society meetings and former graduates' progress in the field. More technical articles covered Tax Tips and the unofficial answers to questions selected from the current CPA examina- tions. ln addition to these regular features, many fine articles were contributed on a wide variety of business topics. Front Row: R. Riddle, J. McAlister, J. Bell, F. Repetti. Second Row: P. Talbot, T. Sexton, J. W. Kelly, T. Mirante. Back Row: J. Pfeiffer, R. Scully, D. Chamberlain, J. Kiessling. I '

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4 You think you have problems! quinas An interesting and enlightening year was enjoyed by the members ot the Aquinas Philosophy Society. Meeting on alternate Mondays, the club pursued the general topic ot the history of philosophy from the pre-Socratic philosophers to those of contemporary times. Under the competent direction ot Dr. Bernard B.. Gilligan, conflicting and strange systems of thought became more than mere words to the students. ln 7- 2 'wwf 9' fax.-Wie , , , fi' , my f . ffm 2 ! f iw 5, 2 f ' 7 , ..- ,, fn., . . . QW im- .47 -nga raw., A fel, if , F ff f f M 1 , 4 it ,Q 1' ' 2 Dr. Bernard B. Gilligan -, Moderator . 4. VG, 1 . ., '-.e:. :'v P' William J. Walls I , President Society addition, the Moderator answered questions on phil- osophical and related problems, supplying a list of philosophical works tor further reading and enjoyment, especially after graduation. The Society, whose otticers are William Walls lll, President, and Thomas Keane, Secretary, will remember these meetings as a source of pleasure and profit for years to come. Froht Row: W. Walls lll, Dr. Gilligan, T. Keane. Back Row: J. Kurtzke, J. Lawler, J. Mahon. , ' 'W 7