Gannon University - Lance Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Jnute of { jontenis Dedication 7 Administration 18 Faculty 25 Seniors 33 Juniors 51 Sophomores 57 Freshmen 63 R.O.T.C 6Q St. Mark's Seminary 71 Special Aw.irds 73 Organizations 79 Activities 99 Sports 105 Informal 119 Seldom Seen Scenes 1 24 Patrons and Advertisers 127 Acknowledgements 140 — 5 —

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, nt rof I lid ion The Class of 1954 continues the college policy of publishing an annual yearbook with its presentation of this, the 1954 LANCE. May the words and pictures contained herein bring you many pleasant moments, both now and in the future. Our most sin- cere wish is that this may be your guide as you relive the happenings, and reminisce through the people, places, and things which have become a part of your cher ished memories during this year. May the future years not separate us from this, our common bond, but rather let us pray to God that those students who fill the spaces we leave may realize from their education here as much as we who depart now in body, but remain forever in spirit. The Editor — 4

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One can never fully realize the incompetency of words until he attempts to evaluate the worth of an individual such as Father Yehl. As advisor to the Class of 1954, he proved his thorough understanding of college men by an uncanny use of the proper encouragement for each individual situation. He exercised his powers with a discretion which never failed to inspire or revitalize a discouraged individual or group. Just when everything seemed to go wrong, it was Father Yehl who would insert the humor or the support necessary to reaffirm the student's faith in his project. As a priest, he is our ideal of a true clergyman — sincere, religious, and available — but most of all, his ever-pleasant personality makes him a welcome addition to any group , and through this he achieves a closer contact with the students. To say that he is popular would be a gross understatement; it would be much closer to reality to say that he is appreciated and cherished by all with whom he comes in contact. In addition to all else, he has an accurate understanding of the class itself. Being a class which could never boast of its financial success, the Class of '54 rather concentrated on success socially; Father Yehl, at the Senior Halloween Party (a function which ran true to form) was quoted as saying, That's our class, guys, . . . not much in the cash register, but we give them a few giggles before we send them home!'' Thus, we find it not only fitting, but a distinct privilege to dedicate this 1954 LANCE to Reverend Addison Yehl, a man to whom we are deeply indebted, whom we were most fortunate to have with us, and who shall live long with a prominent position in our cherished memories of our days at Gannon . — 6 —