Gannon University - Lance Yearbook (Erie, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1955 volume:

Editor-in-Chief DANIEL J. BARREN Photography Editor RAYMOND VV. FRANCIS Business Manager -ABRAHAM H. TENENBAUM I j Through these arches . . . THE LANCE GANNON COLLEGE ERIE PENNSYLVANIA PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 19 5 5 FOREWORD A 11 valid education is based on a profound conception of life and. therefore, grows out of a system of philosophy. The premise upon which Gannon College is constructed is the principle of building the whole man; teaching a man not only how to make a living, but how to live. Gannon desires that its graduates possess not only the finest educa- tion possible but also that they be men of sterling character. John Henry Newman's The Idea of a College is the noble synthesis of what Gannon strives to achieve. THIS BOOK CONTAINS A YEAR IN THE FORMING OF THAT WHOLE MAN . . . THE GANNON MAN TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK I ADMINISTRATION BOOK II ACADEMIC BOOK III ACTIVITIES BOOK IV MILITARY BOOK V ATHLETICS BOOK VI ADVERTISEMENTS Dedication WE, the Class of 1955, respectfully dedicate this 4th volume of the Lance to Reverend Wilfrid J. Nash, Dean of the College; a man whom we know as a sanctifier, an administrator, and a scholar. His teaching has always been a source of edification, his leadership has brought him to the top of his field on our campus, and his priestly qualities will re- main with us always as a model to follow. We pay this small tribute that we may also follow the fine exam- ple which he, in his station of life, has set for us in ours. CAMPUS l he heai i i oui college ADMINISTRATION Vt the foundation of Gannon College is its faculty. Students come and go but it is the members of the faculty who carry on the traditions take the nize Ihem et we ma to recog- • thing we associate with the spirit of Gannon. For their interest and generous assistance in (he di- rection of our li es. we are eternalh grateful ■ r • « His Excellency, Most Reverend Arch- bishop John Mark Gannon has ably exe- cuted his role as chancellor and founder of this ever-expanding institution. He be- lieves that faith and education, in con- junction, give concrete embodiment to the highest aspirations of man. Maybe this is the criteria upon which the Archbishop founded our school in 1941, but whatever it was — many are grateful for the education which he has provided. The power of his guiding hand has been experienced b y us all, and as seniors clos- ing another chapter of our lives, we look to him with reverence and inspiration. CHANCELLOR 1 One of Gannon's greater inspirations is the Right Reverend Joseph J. Wehrle, President of the College. Doc possesses that characteristic which seems to give everyone his con- fidence, and the expansion of Gannon during his tenure of office, in many respects, is directly or indirectly trace- able to his untiring efforts in advancing the school intellectually and spiritually. Our applause, though inaudible, is nonetheless sincere — to a man who has constantly and humbly dedicated his work in a true devotion to God.  « PRESIDENT Dr. Zipper conducting a Biolog) project. REV. WILFRID J. NASH Dean of the College REV. ROBERT J. LEVIS Registrar REV. NORBERT J. WOLF Dean of Men OWEN T. FINEGAN Director oj Guidance JOHN E. WALDRON Dean of Instruction RICHARD R. HARATINE Director of Public Relations REV. THOMAS F. GRIFFIN Treasurer 11 Faculty John W. Alberstadt Accounti 1955 Rev. Joseph J. Barr Dr. Richard L. Beyer Raymond S. Burns Politl u Scietice History English Melvin E. Carney Psyi hology Charles R. Colvin Rev. Alphonse F. Crispo Rev. B. M. Cuifoli Eron DeSoto English Philosophy Language Language Rev. Siard A. Domokos .., uage James J. Freeman Rev. Edward Q. Fran Arthur J. Gardner Rev. John GougOUX George R. Hackenberg Mathematics Philosophy Businesi Administration Language English I dins c . Haughnej Ko. k. I. Hrascenec Dr. M. A. Kashmir) Ralph w. 1 eonan Ph Pi I • Rev. I ou is H. I orei 12 Faculty 1955 IV Bl fc Rev. Casimir J. Lubiak Robert F. Meier Assistant Librarian Engineering r Dr. Leo J. Menz Dr. Paul W. Peterson John W. Ray Biology Language History Julius Rothbein J. Carter Rowland Rev. Bernard M. Russell Peter G. Schaaf Business Administration English Mathematics Business Law Rev. John P. Schanz Religion £ fT: William A. Schubert Biology Jerry A. Selvaggi Rev. John M. Shipman William M. Starrs John P. Susko Mat hematics Sociology Speech Business Administration Francis G. Weithman Ernest C. Wright Michael R. Yarbenet Rev. Addison Yehl Helen S. Zand Accounting Business Administration Accounting Chemistry Sociology 13 CAMPUS jchool 01 t- lineering ,i ACADEMIC 15 Senior Class Advisor WE proudly dedicate this portion of our book to Reverend Edward Q. Franz; a faithful expression of our warm regard and respect for him as a distinguished priest, a fine gentleman, and a most valued friend and counsellor. Because of this, we view our departure with a certain sadness — the same sadness one experiences at the loss of a dear friend or an outstanding leader. Father Franz has been both. 16 Senior Class Officers President Abraham H. Tenenbaum Vice-President George P. Hesch Secretary Howard J. Elwell Treasurer Daniel J. Barren Senior Class History This is the history of the Class of 1955, written today as it will be read tomorrow, a dec- ade from now, or even later in the infinite reaches of time. 1955 A. D. The world has embarked on another year across the ocean of eternity. How- ever, this is nothing new because it has occurred many times during its immeasurable existence. And, similar to previous embarkations, this one is characterized by anticipation. Because ahead lies an age of unimagined intellectual, spiritual, and material progress. We at Gannon College are preparing for graduation and endeavoring to determine our places in society. As we pause in our reflections, we realize what these four memorable years mean to us — lessons, classes, and extra-curricular interests which aided and affected us in many incalculable ways. And with a feeling of indebtedness we recall various professors who have contributed so much to our success along the way. We recollect, also, classmates we know so well and yet may never see again. The past four years pass through our minds as we relive times we thought would never end. As citizens of tomorrow, we submit ourselves to the will of God. We do not know what is ahead, for we are only the Class of '55. Nevertheless, we do know that the future holds a cer- tain challenge for each of us, and we know that someday the world will rest in the hands of our generation .... 17 - ■■ Charles Carroll Adsit Chuck ERIK. PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration Silence is full of potential wisdom — Huxley Intramural Basketball. Joseph Peter Barczyk Joe PITTSBURGH. PENNSYLVANIA Accounting My state is contentment — Firkins Spanish Club; Chess Club; Order of Flaming Torch: Provost Corps; Rifle Team. Daniel James Barren Dan PORT ALLEGANY. PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best oj men — Anon. Intramural Softball. Basketball; Gannon-Knight. Feature Editor; Lance. Editor-in-Chief; Senior Class Treasurer; Distinguished Military Student: Alumni Award. Out- standing Drill Instructor ; Provost Corps. Treasurer: Who's Who in American Colleges and Universi ties. '55. Martin Joseph Barrett Marty ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Biology Too good for banning, tun had for blessing — Emerson Student Council; Science Club, Treasurer; Catholic Stu- dent Action Club; National Federation of Catholic Col- lege Students. S E MORS Gordon Kaye Brown Gordon SPARTANSBURG. PENNSYLVANIA Biology His heart and hand, both are open and free -Gardner Science Club. N James Randolph Brown Brownie CONNEAUT, OHIO Business Administration The mildest manners and gentlest heart — Homer Varsity Tennis; Intramural Basketball; Shield Athletic Association; Provost Corps. Nino Bucarelli Nino ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Language 'A good name is better than a precious ointment — Old Testament Science Club. Vincent Capozziello, Jr. Cappy ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Psychology A mighty hunter; and his prey was women — Pope Student Council, Secretary; Order of Flaming Torch; Glee Club; Variety Show; National Federation of Cath- olic College Students. 19 5 5 Duanc Donald Christenson Skip ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA History What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness — Rousseau Intramural Softball. Basketball: All-Star Basketball Team: Dean's I ist: Delta Sigma Phi: Provost Corps: Order of Flaming Torch. Sergeant-at-Arms: Intercollegiate Con- ference on Government; Dance Committee. Junior Prom: I a nee Staff. Leonard Joseph Cyterski Lenny, Cy ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA History The King o) Terrors — Old Testament Varsity Basketball: Intramural Softball. Basketball: All- Star Basketball Team: Shield Athletic Association. Vice- president. Richard Joseph DeCarlo Rich, Deke NEWARK. NEW JERSEY History The pleasing punishment that women must hear — Shakespeare Varsity Basketball: All-Northwestern Pennsylvania, '52; Shield Athletic Association: Spanish Club; Delta Sigma Phi. Jame s Randall Doyle IUII l o. NEW YORK Biolog) most who serves best Shi S I N I () R S Howard John Elwell Bud NEWARK, OHIO Biology Wit is educated insolence — Anon. Varsity Basketball; Intramural Softball; Shield Athletic Association; Science Club; Lance, Sports Editor; Senior Class Secretary. Arthur William Fearn Art ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Natural Science ''Endued with the sanctity of reason — Milton Science Club, President. Raymond Walter Francis Ray ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Psychology It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain — Newman Gannon-Knight, Photography Editor; Lance, Photography Editor; Drama Club; Science Club, Treasurer; Delta Sigma Phi; Provost Corps; Junior Class Secretary; Dis- tinguished Military Student; Order of Flaming Torch; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, '54, '55. Austin Edward Galvin Ed ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration A nice, unparticular man — Hardy 19 5 5 Richard Leo Goggin Dick FRIE. PENNSYLVANIA Political Science Those who want fewest things are nea Cud — Socrates to Richard Douglas Goodman Doug ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Political Science Literature is the th' urht of t u thinking soul — Carlvle Student Council: International Relations Club: Inter- collegiate Conference on Government: Demosthenes So- ciety. Director: Gannon-Knight Staff: Provost Corps: Who s Who in American Colleges and Universities. '54. Ben Francis Guanciale H ru FARRELL. PENNSYLVANIA Political Science I fount' Rome brick and left it marble — Augu stu i Student Council. Vice-president; National Federation of Catholic College Students: International Relations Club: Intercollegiate Conference on Government: Junior Class President: Dance Committee. Junior Prom Chairman: Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. '54, '55. R obert Harold Haibach Bob ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Accounting Ki,' ec t ii! - but wisdom lingers — Tennyson Dean's I ist; Student Investment Trust: Business Manage- ment Club; National Federation of Catholic College Students. S E N 1 O K S David Edmund Herzog Hertz ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Finance Simplicity of character is no hindrance to subtlety of intellect — Morely Intramural Softball, Basketball; Order of Flaming Torch, Vice-president; Provost Corps; Spanish Club; Alumni Award, Outstanding Drill Instructor ; Tau Kappa Ep- silon. George Peter Hesch George, Ace WARREN. PENNSYLVANIA Chemistry Men of talent are men for occasion — Hazlett Varsity Basketball, Captain; Player-of-the-year, '54; Var- sity Tennis; Intramural Softball; Shield Athletic Asso- ciation, Treasurer; Catholic Student Action Club; Senior Class Vice-president; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, '54, '55. Stanley L. Jarmolowicz Stan WATTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Sociology As large as life and twice as natural — Carroll International Relations Club, Vice-president. Arthur David Jesensky Art PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA Chemistry 'Greater than deeds thi in — M oo re Dean's List; Intramural Softball. Basketball; Varsity Golf; Shield Athletic Association; Science Club; Glee Club; Student Council; Distinguished Military Student. 19 5 5 ■ John Alex Kaczenski Johnny ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Language He became an officer and a gentleman, which is an enviable thing — Kipling Spanish Club; Order of Flaming Torch. Vice-president: Provost Corps. Sergeant-at-Arms; Reserve Officers' Asso- ciation Award. Henry John Kanyar. Jr. Hank ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration Conversation is one of the greatest pleasures in life — Maugham Intercollegiate Conference on Government. Treasurer; Bowling League. Brian Joseph Kearney Brian ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Natural Science An honest man. like a true religion, appeals to the u nderstanding — Anon. Order of Flaming Torch: Lance Staff Richard James Kerr Dick ERIJ . PENNSYLVAN1 Math The winds and the waves are always on the side of tin- ables r Colby SKNIORS William Edward Kirk Bill ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Biology He is a very par fit gentle knight — Chaucer Intramural Softball, Basketball; International Relations Club, Secretary; Catholic Student Action Club. Presi- dent; National Federation of Catholic College Students; Order of Flaming Torch; Who's Who in American Col- leges and Universities, '54. John Keith Knight John ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA History Fame is the perfume of heroic deeds — Socrates Student Council; Intercollegiate Conference on Govern- ment, President; Demosthenes Society, Secretary; Inter- national Relations Club; Provost Corps; Rifle Team; Dis- tinguished Military Student; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, '54, '55. Daniel Joseph Kuhn Dan WATTSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Political Science A friend to all — Anon. Henry Charles Langmyer Hank WESLEYVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration A town of such inhabitants can have no lack of good society — Lessig Intramural Softball; Order of Flaming Torch; Provost Corps; Distinguished Military Student; Intercollegiate Conference on Government; Lance Staff; Dance Com- mittee, Junior Prom; Tau Kappa Epsilon. 19 5 5 Paul Gerald Larsen Paul ERIH. PENNSYLVANIA Accounting 'He is a gentleman, I'll have you know — Osborne Student Investment Trust. Secretary-Treasurer: Chess Club. Lowell Francis Lawson Lowell NORTH EAST. PENNSYLVANIA English Any fool can carry on, but only the wise man knows how to shorten sail — Conrad Dean's List; Order of Flaming Torch; Provost Corps; Distinguished Military Student; Chess Club. Secretary; Gannon-Knight Staff. Allan August Liebau Al ERIE. PENNSY LVANIA Business Administration The faith men have in golf — Andr, Varsitj Golf; Bowling league. President. Francis Joseph McGaughey Mac NOR I 11 I SI. IM NNNi I V l Physics 'No legacy is so rich as character — Shake S K N I O R S David Nicholas McNelis Dave ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Physics For his price is jar above rubies — Old Testament Intramural Softball: Delta Sigma Phi; Intercollegiate Con- ference on Government, Secretary; Order of Flaming Torch, Secretary; Provost Corps; Glee Club; Lance Staff. Russell Vincent Madonia Kuss ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration hate nobody, I am in charity with the world — Swift Student Investment Trust; Chess Club; Provost Corps; Tau Kappa Epsilon. Bernard John Marasco Big Ben PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA Math He possesses a remarkable degree of common sense — Anon. Intramural Softball, Basketball; Glee Club; Science Club. Joseph Vincent Martone ft 7 J 5 Joe OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA Chemistry 'The days that make us happy make us wise — M as e field 195 5 t k Michael Miczo Mike ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Physics Educational relations form the strongest ties — Rhodes Order of Flaming Torch; Intercollegiate Conference on Government: Tail Kappa Epsilon. Edward Richard Milewski Ed ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Biology His coyness lady, ii no sin — Anon. Provost Corps; Order of Flaming Torch; Freshmen Class Secretary; Sophomore Class Secretary. Nelson Eugene Murrin Red GREENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA Language Lord, what fools these mortals be! — Shakespe i Dean's 1 ist; Catholic Student Action Club. Treasurer; National Federation of Catholic College Students; In- ternational Relations Club; Provost Corps; Lance Staff. Caesar Muzzi Caesar ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Language . .' you flavor everything; you are the vanilla ro iety — Smith Spanish Club. SENIORS Michael James Nash Mike ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Political Science I would give all my fame for a pot of ale — Shakespeare Intramural Softball, Basketball; Order of Flaming Torch. Peter Ronald Nowak Fete DUNKIRK, NEW YORK Business Administration Every man has his fault, and honesty is his — Shakespeare Student Investment Trust; Business Management Club; Spanish Club; Provost Corps. James Charles Nuber Jim ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind — Burroughs International Relations Club, Secretary; Student Invest- ment Trust; Gannon-Knight Staff. August Donald Pede LrllS ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration The first true gentleman that ever lived — Dekker Dean's List; Business Management Club; Gannon-Knight Staff; Order of Flaming Torch, President; Provost Corps; Rifle Team; ROTC Award, Outstanding Basic Cadet ; Military Police Association Award. 195 5 Rocco Joseph Pietropaolo Rock CANANDAIGUA. NEW YORK Finance I n among ladies is a most dreadful thing —Daz Intramural Softball. Basketball: Student Council; Drama Club; Student Investment Trust. President; Gannon- Knight Staff; Bowling League. John Leo Pilewskie John ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Accounting ould thai we knew thee better Spanish Club; Glee Club. -l ashburn Joseph Martin Proctor Joe ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Language He's diminutive, but determined — Anon. Dean's List; Spanish Club. Vice-president; Demosthenes Society. Secretary; Provost Corps. Provost Marshal: Gannon-Knight Staff; Intercollegiate Conference on Government: International Relations Club. James Richard Ross Jim ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Accounting Toil, says the proverb, is the sire o) fame — Euripedes SENIORS Robert Herman Schaffer -Bob LAWRENCE PARK, PENNSYLVANIA Electrical Engineering ' Tis education which forms the mind — Pope Intercollegiate Conference on Government, President; Demosthenes Society, Secretary; Student Investment Trust. Kenneth Carl Schmitt Ken ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Biology And friends received with thumps upon the back —Colby Intramural Softball, Basketball; Science Club; Spanish Club; Provost Corps, Provost Marshal. Norman Joseph Schuhwerk ivorm ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Chemistry A dry jest, sir, I have them at my fingertips — Shakespeare Intramural Softball, Basketball; Science Club; Provost Corps; Order of Flaming Torch, Secretary; Junior Class Treasurer. Bernard C. Scott Scotty ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Political Science If here he found a stranger, there he left a friend — Wells 19 5 5 John Anthony Seelinger Jack ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration men esteem a true friend — Mallison Rifle Team; Provost Corps, Secretary; Bishop Gannon Award, Outstanding Junior Cadet ; Tau Kappa Epsilon. Frederick Andrew Seifert Fred ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA History Men oj few words are best — Kennedy Jerome Robert Singer Jerry ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Biology Learning is nothing without cultivated manners — Manr : i Student Council; Science Club. President; Demosthenes Society; Chess Club. Vice-president: Gannon-Knight Staff; Provost Corps; Freshmen Class President: National College Student Leaders'. '53. • Abraham Harold Tenenbaum Abe, Red ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA English A sooner said than done — so acti the men worth — Ennius Dean's I ist: Student Council: International Relations Club, Vice-president; Intercollegiate Conference on Gov- ernment, Vice-president; Gannon-Knight Staff; Business Management Club; Senior Class President: Lance. Musi ness Manager; Who's Who in American colleges and I Iniversities, '55. SENIORS Charles Patrick Verdecchia Chuck ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Political Science Ay, every inch a king — Shakespeare Dean's List; Student Council, President; Delta Sigma Phi, Vice-president; Drama Club. President; Interna- tional Relations Club; National Federation of Catholic College Students; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, '54, '55. Frederick Joseph Villella Freddie PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENNSYLVANIA English My woman's as true as steel — Shakespeare Intramural Softball, Basketball; Glee Club; Variety Show; Provost Corps. Thomas John Weisenbach Tom ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration 1 have lived and loved — Coleridge Intramural Basketball. Robert Frederick Whipple Bob, The Whip ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration An honest man's the noblest work of God — Pope International Relations Club; Business Management Club; Dance Committee, Junior Prom. 19 5 5 Edward John Williams Ted CLEVELAND. OHIO Business Administration On with the party, let joy be unconfined — Byron Varsitj Basketball: Shield Athle'ic Association. President: Student Investment Trust, Publicity; Student Council: Lance Staff. v I John Crane Wilson John ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA Biology Words are women, deeds are men — Herbert Science Club. President: Provost Corps. Calvin Charles Wurst ERIE. PENNSYLVANIA Business Administration '. man i genius makes no mistakes — Joyce Eugene Robert Zappitelli Irene CONNEAUT. OHIO Business Administration Broad Street is the huh of the wlar system — Anon. Student Investment Trust; Business Management Club. SENIORS Class Officers JUNIORS President Thomas J. DudenhoefTer Vice-President Edward J. Walsh Secretary Leonard J. Moriarty Treasurer John M. Nobel SOPHOMORES ')■■ -..drill Richard H. Kuhn I President Gerald C. Herzog Sr, retary William J. Carey Treasurer Walter E. Benoit HI . TH v- ■ u| Br C H IN ir]g at m k FRESHMEN President Eugene R. Kresenski Vice-President _ Robert P. Cervone Set vt tary Albert J. (iusky Treasurer Albert S. Rossi From Left to Right: E. ALLGEIER B. ALLISON P. AMATO E. AMICUCCI C. ANDERSON C. ANGELLOTTI C. ANGELOTTI M. ANNUNZIATA R. APPLEBEE R. ASKINE J. AZZATORI E. BAKER L. BAKER R. BAKER B. BALDWIN J. BARR J. BARWIN E. BAZAS T. BENEDICK W. BENOIT N. BIANCOSINO W. BIEBEL J. BILTZ R. BLILEY D. BLUM J . BON A VITA G. BOVA T. BOYD T. BRIGGS A. BUGQUIST H. BULGER T. BURKHART R. BUZZA R. CALABRESE R. CAMPBELL f y? '' ■ no. ft P f$ Q ft % H i --Wit aV 1 Sft t j u N D E R C L A S S M E N 1 9 5 5 u N I) E R C L A S S M E N 1 9 5 5 Left to Right: F. CARBERRY M. CAREY D. CARLSON R. CARRAR R. CASE P. CASS1LO J. CAVANAUGH R. CERVONE A. CIOTOLl H. COCHRANE W. COLEGROVE J. COMPTON F. CONNELL J. CONNELL D. CONNOLLY K. CONOVER J. CONSIDINE A. CONTENTO R. CROSS R. CURLEY J. CURTIS G. DALRYMPLE I. DAVIES J. DECKI R M. DEHARDE I. Dl NHERT F. DEI UCA P. DE I UZIO E. DENNING W. HI NSMORI r. ni i poi n I . DEPTULA I. Dl SSI R G. ON W. DONI.IN i mm Left to Right: G. DRUSHEL J. DUDENHOEFER R. DUNFORD F. DURKAC R. DUSKA D. DYMSKI D. EHRMAN D. EKELUND G. EYSTER F. FABIN M. FABIN C. FERRA J. FERRICK J. FETTEROLF E. FIGURSKI C. FILIPKOWSKI W. FILIPKOWSKI T. FLATLEY J. FOHT J. FRANZ W. FRIES A. GAGNON R. GALBUCH G. GARINTHER B. GARVEY D. GENIS J. GIGLIOTTI J. GOTT R. GOTTSCHLING C. GRASSO B. GRAY R. GREEN J. GREGOR J. GRIMALDI J. GRIPPI u N D E R C L A S s M E N 1 9 5 5 u N I) E R C L V s s M E N 1 9 5 5 W j I. Right: T. GROMACKI R. GUELCHER A. GUNTHER A. GUSK R. HALL A. HANES I. HARDNER I. HATHAWAY J. HEIBEL I. HF1NTZEL T. HEINTZEL . HELLMAN R. HENWICK F. HERBERG M HERBST R. HERTEL G. HERZOG D. HEWITT W. HUBERT R. HOFFMAN T. HOKE J. HOLLENBECK F. HOI ODNAK. G. HORNYAk G. HUGHES R. HUSBAND I. INFANT1NO R. 1SAC KSON R. JACKSON J. .11 NKS I. IERKO G. JOBCZ NSKI C. JOHNSON Ci. KAISER N. KANIA From Left to Right: P. KARG C. KASMIERSKI G. KAVAL R. KAZMAIER G. KEMPF R. KENNEDY D. KINGSLEY D. KINGSTON F. KINSINGER H. KLINE P. KLOECKER T. KNOBLOCH Z. KOSNIK H. KRAUS J. KRENNEL E. KRESENSKI W. KUBA M. KUHN R. KUHN G. KUZMA R. KUZMA L. LATIMER R. LEE D. LEIBOLD P. LEWIS R. E. LEWIS W. LIEBEL A. LINDQUIST G. LUBER E. LUEBKE F. LUKEHART W. LUKTINGER G. LUTZEN S. LUZZI S. MADDEN v V n 4 OS 1 ' FaI u N D E R C L A S S M E N 1 9 5 5 u N I) E R C L A S S M E N 1 9 5 5 L 4 h A n j From I.r t to R J. MAKOWSK1 J. M ALLOY J. M ANGUS J. MANNING A. MARCHAL R. MARSH W. MATHEIS J. MAZ1ARZ T. McCORMACK T. McCORMKK J. McGINNIS R. McLEAN D. McMAHON G. McMAHON J. McNAMARA E. McSORLEY R. MEGYESI W. MIDDENDORF R. MIKOLAJCZYK H. MITCHELL P. MOKES W. MOREHOUSE 1 . MORIARTY K. MOSHER N. MUNTEAN D. MIRK I. MUSANTE C. MSZANOWSKI G. NIES 11. NORLAND P. NOTARI W I . NOl AR1 NNI J. O'BRIEN I. ()( ONN1 R W. OLEKSIK I'rom Left to Right: R. PASQUINO R. PASSEROTT1 A. PAWLACZYK J. PELKOWSKI M. PETRI L. PETULLA R. PETULLA V. PODBIELSKI R. POLANSKY J. PONTORIERO T. PONTZER R. POPOWSKI J. POUX J. PRASSACK R. PUDLO W. PTASKIEWICZ J. RAFALOWSKI J. RAICA J. RAICA L. RAUB G. RAY R. REUSCH P. R1NDERLE D. RODENBAUCH R. ROGERS F. ROMECKI M. ROSENBERG A. ROSSI D. ROSSI L. RYAN J. RYS L. SALERNO J. SAWTELLE B. SCHAAF K. SCHAAF it l c i n ! x J u N D E R C L A S S IVI E N 1 9 5 5 LI N I) E R C L A S S M E N 1 9 5 5 £ '€ lTi r Ah f-f4 O- h J L JL  S. SCHMIDT P. SCHULTZ J. SCHWARTZ J. SF.NARD P. SCULLY R. SEZKLINSKI M. SKRZYPCZAK F. SLATER J. SLENCSAk L. SLIVINSK1 H. SPRINGER V. SRNKA W. STASZIEWSKI M. STEBES J. STEELE C. STEINES E. STIFF E. STILLER H. STOOPS B. STRAUB D. STRUASS J. STRUB J. STUBLER J. SULLIVAN H. SUROV1FC L. SWFTERL1TSCH P. SZCZESNY ( S YMANOWICZ R. SZYMANOWskl R. SZYOSZOREK I LHOMAS G. TIMON .1. TOBIN I. TOBIN S. TOCZYI OWSK1 From Left to Right: J. TOOHEY D. TROJANOWSKI T. TROMBETTA C. VENTRELLO F. VESCHECCO L. VETRONE F. VICKEY R. VILCHINSKY D. WALTERS E. WALSH D. WALTZ J. WALZCAK H. WEED J. WELSH R. WELSH S. WIDOMSKI D. WILLIAMS K. WILLIAMS J. WILWOHL M. W1SNIEWSKI J. WODARCZYK R. WODORSKI W. WOJAECKOWSKI C. WOLF G. WOLF R. WOOD D. YADESKY R. YOUNG J. ZAKUTNEY L. ZAMBA R. ZAMBERLAN D. ZBERANOWSKI T. ZELESKY E. ZIEGLER M. ZLOTNICK - •v :% V 1 u N D E R C L A S S M E N 1 9 5 5 46 SWEETHEART OF DELTA SIGMA PHI Miss Patricia McQuillen, Mercyhursl College ACTIVITIES 47 RAYMOND W. FRANCIS Pi tograpky 1. ABRAHAM H. TENFNBAl 1 Business 1 ■■■ The 1955 Lance . . . RK HARD R. HARATIN1 . ■ Like all previous Lance staffs who have had the job of dovetailing a whole year into a large photograph album, the present staff has endeavored to create a good hook. a different book, and still stay on schedule. Portraying the tangibles of college life presents quite a problem. It is something which the camera cannot frame, nor can it be contained within the walls o ' words. Yet, in the best tradition of our predecessors, we have tried to frame it and contain it. Principally, for the refreshment of your memory years from now — because the publication of a yearbook differs from all others in that the immediate objective is the distant future. If your enjoyment of The Lance of 1955 increases as your memory of now-familiar scenes and faces fade, it ma he said that our efforts have been well worth while .... — The Editor 4X Staff- Seated, left to right: E. Williams, C. Verdecchia, H. Elwell, D. Christenson. Standing, left to right: D. McNelis, T. McCormack, H. Langmyer, B. Kearney, N. Murrin. %T4 Where our ideas materialized 49 ROBHRT A. KAZMAIER Editor-in-Chiej The Gannon-Knight . . . As inevitable as Friday mornings, the Gannon-Knight marked the passing weeks and passing campus events with equanimity and thoroughness. Organized in 1945, and growing with the college, the student pub- lication has increased greatly in quantity and quality since it was founded. In October of '54, Editor Tom McCormack appointed Bob Kazmaier as his successor, but continued working in the capacity of Associate Editor. Coordinating with these men were Tom Heintzel, Tom Briggs, Bill Garvey, and Dan Barren — along with a large and talented staff. The year contained many highlights. The Adminis- tration acclaimed the Welcome Frosh edition as the best of its kind ever to be published by a G-K staff. An entire issue was devoted to the possibility of reviving intercollegiate football at Gannon, and, another edition was dedicated to Professor Gardner upon his election as mayor of Erie. With the importance of its mission and the accom- plishment of its purpose, the Gannon-Knight success- fully completed another year. RICHARD R. HARATINE Faculty ddvisor Seated, left to right: T. Heintzel, T. McCormack. C. Yerdecchia. Standing, left to right: T. Briggs. D. Barren. G. Downing. W. Garvey. R. Francis. Seated, left to right: J. Foht, J. Comi, R. Case, G. Drushel. Standing, left to right: R. Reusch, P. Karg, C. Mszanowski, B. Straub, J. Considine. Editors discuss lay-out Editor-in-C hiej Robert A. Kazmaier Associate Editors Thomas Heintzel, Charles Verdecchia, Thomas McCormack Sports Editor William P. Garvey Feature Editors Daniel Barren. Thomas Briggs Photography Editor Raymond W. Francis Circulation Manager Richard Reusch Faculty Advisor Richard R. Haratine News Staff George Drushel, Joseph Comi, Paul Karg, Raymond Case, George Downing, Casimir Mszanowski. Bernard Straub, James Considine. 51 Seated, left to right: R. Pietropaolo, A. Tenenbaum. B. Guanciale. C. Verdecchia. M. Cusick. J. Bonavita, D. McNeil. Standing, left to right: R. Kazmaier, R. Roudolph, D. Blum, J. Kremmel, E. Kresenski, M. Barrett. R. F.hach, R. Pluta, I. I nch, R. Case. Student Council For the furtherance of cooperation b etween students and the administration to the end that the interests of the College and Student Body may be advanced, it is essential that there be a student council ... Briefly, the task of the student council is twofold. First, to regulate student extra-curricular ac- tivities be they intellectual, spiritual, social, or athletic; and to establish and utilize means wherebj crystallized student opinion may reach every administrative department whose work affects the Student Body. Second, to explain administrative policy to the student group in order that a more harmonious relationship exist between the two. 52 Business Management Club seated, left to right: Mr. Kiley, F. Kinsinger, B. Guanciale, J. Rothbein, L. Raub. standing, left to right: A. Tenenbaum, R. Haibach, R. Whipple, T. O'Connor, T. McCormick, P. Szczesny. Student Investment Trust Seated, left to right: E. Wright, Fr. Griffin, E. Dankmyer, E. Williams, E. McSorley, W. Toflinski Standing, left to right: R. Haibach, R. Pietropaolo. Delta Sigma Phi An idea, a club, a house, and finall) Gamma Rho was formally initiated as a national chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity in May, 1954. To attain national recognition, both the of- ficers and members worked diligently, persis- tently, and with the utmost cooperation. Not to be overlooked during the past year was the first pledge class, the redecorating of the chap- ter house, the selection of the fraternity's first sweetheart, the many smokers, and the various other social affairs held for the members and their guests. Being the first social fraternity on campus. Gamma Rho has endeavored to foster a Christian Spirit and Brotherhood, as well as encourage the achievement of scholarship and the mature development of the individual. Seated, left to right: R. Fbach, Secretary: J. Mangus, President; J. Toohey. Vice-President. Standing, left to right: D. Finnecy, Treasurer; G. Drushel, Historian. .1. Stubler. Sgt. at Arms. First Rov . left to right: S. Blaisdell. R. Steines. D. McNelis, J. Mangus. J. Cavanaugh. T. Hoke. Second Row. left to right: B. Gray, R. Vilchinsky. J. McNamara. K. McHugh. R. DeCarlo, D. Christenson. J. Stuhler. Third Row. left to right: J. Considine. R. Fbach. L. Moriarty. .1. Toohey. G. Drushel, D. Finnecy. Seated, left to right: H. Langmyer, L. Rauh, J. Noble, F. Holodnak, R. Young, J. Schwartz. S. Cieslak, J. Seelinger. D. Herzog. Second Row, left to right: C. Keim, C. Mszanowski, J. Raflowski, C. Johnson, R. McLean. M. Miczo. C. Szymanowicz, D. Walters, T. Pianka, R. Husband. Third Row, left to right: T. O'Conner, R. Cross, K. Moffatt, G. Downing, T. McCormack, R. Pluta, J. Husband, R. Madonia, J. Weiser. Seated, left to right: S. Cieslak. Vice-President; J. Schwartz. President. Standing: F. Holodnak, Secretary; R. Young, Treasurer. Tau Kappa Epsilon In March of 1954, ten Gannon College stu- dents, acting under the guidance of Professor John J. Fleming, organized Gannon's second social fraternity known as Gamma Chi. Aspirations of being affiliated with a Na- tional Greek-letter fraternity were not far from reality, as word was soon received from the Grand Council of Tau Kappa Epsilon that Gamma Chi had been accepted as a national chapter of TKE. Tau Kappa Epsilon is eleventh in size among sixty-three chapters throughout the country. With the first chapter founded at the University of Illinois in 1899, Gannon adds the thirty- fourth in over a period of fifty-five years. The purpose and desires of TKE are many, but briefly it strives to develop the intellectual and social capacities of its members — to pro- duce a better man to meet the problems of everyday life. rill! lapi 111! 1 ' £ 1 1! tUi 1 HI Ml Pll 1 m sm MM Shield Athletic Association Seated, left to right: F.. Walsh. H. Elwell, Fr. Yehl. E. Williams. G. Hesch. R. Vilchinsky. Standing, left to right: J. Cavanaugh. R. Leary. D. Finnecy. J. Bonavita. R. Steines. J. Simko. R. Curley. L. Sweterlitsch. M. Cusick, W. Garvey. D. Christenson. Spanish Club Seated, left to right: J. Prassack, R. Gress. R. Case. W. Oleksik. J. Proctor. Mr. DeSoto. R. Ebach, .1. Stubler. Standing, left to right: A. Gusky, J. Dclmaramo. R. Polonski, N. Bucearelli. .1. Ray. R. Wiesenski. S. Ricca. J. Ricca. R. Kennedy. D. Blum, J. Bonavita. A. Gagnon, R. Lewis, J. Jarvis. Left to right: M. Barrett, J. Wilson, J. Gigliotti. W. Schubert. Science Club Drama Club Front Row, left to right: T. Brown, W. Colegrove, D. Kazmaier, R. Case, R. Kazmaier, F. Fabin, W. Starrs. Back Row, left to right: T. McCormack, R. Reusch, P. Karg, T. Briggs, T. Heintzel, J. Luckey, L. Notarianni F. Carberry, G. Kaval. National Federation of Catholic College Students rtpr,r; PQ Firs! Row. left to right: A. Pawlaczak. G. Golder, F. Slater, C. Wolf, S. McNierney, J. Shanahan. P. Karg, R. Calabrese, Fr. Peterson. Second Row, left to right: J. Barwin, C. Mezanowski, E. Amicucci. R. Duska, F. Grutkowski. R. Stadtmueller, R. Pudlo. R. DiPanfilo, J. Hassel. J. Luckey. J. Waller. D. Kiick. Demosthenes Society j Seated, left to right: R. Schaffcr. R. Husband. R. Case. R. Goodman. Standing, left to right: R. Burns. R. Bliley. R. Kazmaier, T. Zelasky, W. Colegrove. Fr. Griffin. Intercollegiate Conference on Government Seated, left to right: H. Langmyer, R. SchafFer, A. Tenenbaum. Standing, left to right: W. Benoit, M. Miczo, R. Cross, D. Christenson, C. Szymanowicz, W. Filipkowski International Relations Club Front Row. left to right: Fr. Barr, B. Straub, J. Husband, A. Tenenbaum, J. Noble. Back Row, left to right: A. Gusky, R. Bliley, J. Prassack. T. Zelasky, J. Desser, R. Husband, J. Pelkowski, J. Shannahan. Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 1954-'55 This is an acknowledgement of the efforts which these men. by reason of their academic and extra-curricular excellence, have expended in distinguishing themselves as true Gannon men. To them — sincere thanks for their outstanding contributions to Gannon College, and congratulations for an honor justly bestowed. Dan Barren Doug ( loodman Ray Francis Ben Cuanciale 60 George Hesch John Knight Abe Tenenbaum Chuck Verdecchia 61 n c - r f tftt f tttt t t ,f f tfftftt hirst Row. left to right: ID. Moynihan. G. Grutkowski. R. Micco, R. Mayer, Fr. Caldwell, W. Herrmann. R. DiPanfilo. R. Zamherlan. F. Veshcccu. Second Row. left to right: S. McNierney, C. Schaaf, G. Patrick, R. Duska, G. Kuzma, T. Krasinski, W. Biebel. M. Fabian. J. Hatheway, D. Hhrman. F. Lukehart, A. Pewlaczyk. Third Row, left to right: D. Jackson, L. Spiece. S. Skrypzak. E. Hakaj. B. Allison. L. Petulla. S. I uzzi. P. Scully. R. Petulla, J. Buzka, D. Vallimont. St. Mark's Seminary . . . J .... that the intellectual range with the utmost freedom, and religion enjoy an equal freedom; that they be found in one and the same place, and exemplified in the same persons; and the same roof contain both the intellectual and moral discipline; that the intellectual layman be re- ligious, and the devout ecclesiastic be intellectual; that men see God in all things. —JOHN HENRY NEWMAN 62 RELIGION . . . my Protestant compatriot, for you call Christ a Savior . . . my Jewish brother, for your people gave us our Redeemer . . . my fellow Catholic, for we are one in Christ. — J. C. CONNIFF fit It V Our Prom . . . Dance tonight . . . hut tomorrow is double-cut day. Waldameer's Rainbow Gardens played host to the annual Junior Prom, as a reeord crowd glided to the sophisticated strains of Les Elgart and his orchestra. I he gala affair was well worth an evening away from the books, and as maestro Elgart's music laded, promenaders said adieu and departed — taking with them the memories of a wonderful evening. Set mood-music for Prom 64 Main building and information center Profs. Haughney and Freeman confer Cafeteria — Coffee, a breather, and a little conversation between classes 66 SWEETHEART OF TAU KAPPA EPSILON Miss Kathleen Canada, Mercyhurst College MILITARY 67 In Defense of Our National Society . . . Men and their freedom .... for eenturies untold men have strived for this ideal and in America men have not strived in vain. To us this freedom implies all that is contained in the simple words, the American way of life .... the freedom to do as we ought .... the right to speak one's mind .... to worship freely and with dignity before one's God. As a partial means of maintaining these principles and keeping the peace given to us by men who have died to make our nation free — the Reserve Offi- cers' Training Corps. 68 School of Military Science William E. Willis Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry Professor ot Military Science and Tactics Maurice C. Gibbons Major, Artillery Asst. Professor of Military Science and Tactics Raymond Green Captain, Military Police Corps Asst. Professor of Military Science and Tactics Charles E. Brooks Sergeant First Class Operations George M. Crimmel Master Sergeant Instructor David Kirschbaum Master Sergeant Instructor Levi J. Rogers S- rgeant I irst ( I Administration 69 V wards Day 1954 — Cadet Capt. Kaczenski, Reserve Officers' Association Award ' L QUARTERS ROTC I •f  a i  •  Post Commander welcomes Gannon to Camp Gordon v 1 Aspiring MP officers after six weeks basic in Georgia Seated, left to right: N. Schuhwerk, J. Digeorgio, D. McNelis, N. Murrin, J. Schwartz, J. Wilson, F. Villelia, G. Drushel. Second Row, left to right: J. McGinnis, R. Warren, J. Knight, J. Seelinger, L. Ryan, D. Christenson, T. Benedik. J. Toohey, D. Barren. Third Row, left to right: P. Wilson, H. Langmyer, D. Kingsley, D. Connolly, L. Moriarty, R. Perantoni, D. Finnecy, T. Pianka, R. Madonia. Provost Corps The Provost Corps is a national honorary military society for cadets of the advanced ROTC courses — with scholastic qualifications and interest in military matters prerequisite for membership. The purpose of this organization is to further the mission of the Reserve Officers' Train- ing Corps. Namely, to assist in the development of good citizenship and leadership in order to bring out those qualities and attributes necessary in selecting a junior officer in the United States Army. The main extra-curricular function of the Provost Corps is the sponsoring of the annual Military Ball. 71 Rifle Team Kneeling, left to right: T. Knohloch. J. Barczak, J. Font. W. Brighton. F. Takach. G. Garinther. Standing, left to right: P. Notarian, T. Musante. J. Kremmel, T. Dudenhoeffer. D, Trojanowski, G. Ditz. Sgt. Crimmel. Coach. Gannon 1737 Gannon 1736 Gannon 1775 Gannon 1795 Gannon 1797 Gannon 1786 Gannon 1775 Ciannon 1784 ( million 1781 Gannon 1802 Gannon 1799 Gannon 1771 1954-'55 Schedule Case Institute of Technology 1745 Oberlin College 1718 University of Akron 1906 John Carroll University 1814 Youngstown College 1681 Kent State University 1826 Oberlin College 1759 University of Akron 1902 Case Institute of Technology 1718 John Carroll University 1784 Kent State University 1843 Youngstown College 1762 SEASON'S RECORD— WON 6, LOST 6 OBERLIN ( lannon Youngstown INVITATIONAL RIFLE TOURNAMENT 3600 3573 Oberlin ( !ase lech 3586 3452 72 ROTC n «• First Row, left to right: D. Rodenbaugh, J. Schaffer. F. Haener, R. Szymanowski, G. McMahon. W. Middendorf. J. Pras- sack, H. Norland. Second Row, left to right: H. Langmyer. D. McMahon, W. Ptaskiewicz. G. Nies, T. Pontzer. A. Contento. R. Young, F. Holodnak. Third Row, left to right: J. Delmoramo, C. Keim, A. Figoli, J. Grippe, D. Strauss, P. Kloecker, H. Weed, P. Kuzma, H. Kraus. Drum and Bugle Corps Drill Team First Row, left to right: M. Kuhn, W. Filipkowski, R. Moser, D. Rossi, J. Biltz, E. Kresenski, J. DudenhoefTer, R. Cervone. D. Walters. Second Row, left to right: T. Briggs, R. Pluta. A. Berguist, J. Ferrick, J. Herzog, A. Gunther, J. Farina, J. Gott, R. Landers. W. Kennedy. Third Row, left to right: D. Kingsly, M. Lynch, J. Lynch, R. Hoffman, P. Luthringer, J. Steele, P. Yadesky, T. Musante, W. Densmore, H. Eisert, B. Baldwin. J, ,jt it 4 1 S $ ' Department of Military Science Armed Forces Day — the cadre talk things over Capt. Fred inspects The hoys look a hit unmilitary communications instruction C ol. Willis makes a suggestion Braving the Arctic blasts Estimating the situation Military Ball . . Billy Lang and his orchestra provided the necessary syn- copation for the 8th annual Military Ball. Potential officers waltzed tenderly with the lovely ladies of their choice and tactical problems of the classroom were easily forgotten. At 0100, the officers-to-be returned to their post — mission successfully completed. Between dance chit-chat Ih HONORARY COED COLONEL. 1955 Miss Margaret Wierbinski, Erie last High School, '53 ATHLETICS 77 Prayer of A Sportsman Dear Lord, in the battle that goes through life I ask but a field that is fair, A chance that is equal with all in the strife, A courage to strive and to dare; And if I should win, let it be by the code With my faith and my honor held high; And if I should lose let me stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by. And Lord, may my shouts be ungrudging and clear, A tribute that comes from the heart, And let me not cherish a snarl or a sneer Or play any sniveling part; Let me say: 'There they ride on whom laurel's bestowed Since they played the game better than 1 ; Let me stand with a smile by the side of the road And cheer as the winners go by. So grant me to conquer, if conquer I can. By proving my worth in the fray; But teach me to lose like a Regular Man And not like a craven, I pray. Let me take off my hat to the warriors who strode To victory splendid and high; Yes, teach me to stand by the side of the road And cheer as the winners go by. Berton Braley 7X Coach discusses strategy with captain Eight returning lettermen gave Coach Lou Tullio hopes of repeating another fine season. A satisfactory tune-up with the Roch- ester Royals convinced him he had a squad of great potentiality. Demonstrating championship form in their initial contests. the Tullio quintet ran roughshod over Edinboro State Teachers and Thiel College. However, Westminster promptly removed the rose color from Gannon's glasses as they cancelled a first half deficit, and overrode the Knights in the waning moments of the game. After wins over Buffalo State and Sampson Air Base, the team dropped five of their next seven games — but refusing to crack from a slump, they went on a rampage and proceeded to defeat six of their next seven opponents. The climax of the season was against John Carroll University, as 1800 fans flocked through the turnstiles to pay tribute to Captain George Hesch in his final game. Playing one of his greatest games, he scored 25 points as Gannon had an upset in the making — but the Blue Streaks from Cleveland clinched a thriller, 79-73. An im- pressive half-time ceremony retired Hesch's familiar No. 11, never to be worn by a Gannon player again. Although the season was not outstanding, the Golden Knights proudly represented their school throughout the year, and proved they are a leading cage power among the small colleges in Western Pennsylvania. The 1954-'55 Golden Knights— Won 12, Lost 8 Seated, left to right: C. Dillon, E. Walsh. L. Cyterski, G. Hesch. Captain. T. Williams. H. Elwell, R. Vilchinsky. L. Ryan. L. Tullio, Coach. Standing, left to right: F. Carberry. Manager. W. Densmore, J. Boudreau, J. Jarvis, F. Durkac. G. Luber, W. Jowett, J. Davis, L. Moriarty, T. Pontzer, R. Isackson. Gannon 77 Edinboro St. Teachers 62 Gannon Tbiel College Gannon 72 Westminster 85 82 65 ilchinskv fakes defender Court Commander Gannon Buffalo State 63 59 Gannon 79 Sampson Air Base 69 I ubei Steals a lehound Gannon 83 Marietta College 109 Gannon 64 Stenbenville 96  m V Gannon 68 Youngstown 7 1 i Jarvis lays one up Darting through enemy territory Gannon 79 Allegheny College 69 Gannon 74 St. Vincent 54 i X J Williams passes off Gannon 69 Washington Jefferson 77 Gannon 60 Steubenville 75 Gannon 68 St. Vincent 49 Boh goes up for a tap-in Action gets fierce Gannon 70 Edinboro St. Teachers 59 Cannon 8] Sampson Air Base 97 IK' Ml, is . h,i i.' a heart Gannon Waynesburg Thiel College 68 55 87 71 Gannon Alliance Gannon 86 California St. Teachers 71 Gannon 73 John Carroll Univ. 79 82 73 Gannon watches opponent jump with economy of effort Graduating Seniors From the annals of Gannon basketball histor) comes another all-time great, Captain George Hesch. Consistently an offensive and defensive ace, he completed the regular season with a total of 402 points — a creditable average of 20.1 per game. His four-year total of 1.297 established a new scoring record. A perfectionist and a great player. Hesch leaves a void in the ranks that will be difficult to fill. Captain George Hesch 'Inimitable Golden Knight' The tallest man on the Gannon squad at 6' 5 . Ted proved a valuable asset during his four-year varsity career. His uncanny ability as a rebounder and playmaker harassed opponents on more than one occasion. However, a knee injury during his junior year prevented him from realizing his full potential this past season. Performing in 12 out of 20 games, Williams scored 62 points, an average of 5.6 per game. Ted Williams 'Potent Pivotman' Regarded as the sixth man in the Knights' line-up. Bud added the needed depth to the Gannon attack. Although he was no; known as an outstanding scoring punch, he could always be counted on to take up the slack when extra spark was needed. His specialty is a one-handed push shot which netted him 92 points in 17 games, a respectable 5.4 average. Bud Elwell ■ ce in the Hole1 84 Cyterski was one of Tullio's key men, but the re-occurence of an old football injury sidelined him for most of the season. His loss was greatly felt, and proof of this was his 161 point splurge during the '54 campaign. His capabilities were not limited strictly to the offense either. One of the fastest men on the squad. Lenny's cat-like agility made him a demon on defense. Len Cyterski 'Flashy Forward Perhaps the curtain came down too early for this senior, since he was denied the opportunity to defend the Maroon and Gold during his junior and senior years — because of a serious neck injury. However, his mettle and brilliant performances in the past have etched a lasting memory on our minds. DeCarlo's 413 points in 1952 still stands as an individual all-time high for one season. Rich DeCarlo Former Scoring Punch' 1954-'55 Basketball Statistics Player Gaines Hesch 20 Vilchinsky 20 Walsh 19 Luber 19 Moriarty 19 Elwell ' 17 Jowett _. 15 Boudreau 1 4 Williams .. 12 Isackson 12 Ryan 12 Durkoc 10 Jarvis 9 Davis .... 6 Dillon 4 Pantzer 2 Densmore 2 Cyterski 1 FGA FGM Pet. FT A FTM Pet. Pts. Avg. 320 151 47.2 154 100 64.9 402 20.1 289 129 44.6 98 75 76.5 333 16.6 184 68 37.0 84 58 69.0 194 10.2 148 52 35.1 45 18 40.0 122 6.4 92 30 32.6 27 14 51.8 74 3.9 110 29 26.3 45 38 84.4 92 5.4 59 26 44.0 39 20 51.2 72 4.8 27 9 33.3 13 6 46.1 24 1.7 60 25 41.6 29 12 41.4 62 5.6 61 15 24.6 21 11 52.3 61 5.0 8 2 25.0 4 2 50.0 6 0.5 17 5 29.4 4 3 75.0 13 1.3 10 4 40.0 4 2 50.0 10 1.1 6 2 33.3 4 4 100.0 8 1.3 3 1 33.3 4 1 25.0 3 0.7 1 0 0 2 2 100.0 2 1.0 2 0 0 2 2 100.0 2 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 85 Varsity Golf Left to Right: A. Liebau. A. Jesensky. E. Walsh. Captain. M. Cusick. R. Steines. Gannon 1954 Schedule Canisius College ( apt. Walsh championship form Gannon 8 Youngstown College 1 0 Gannon 5V3 Fredonia St. Teachers 6' 2 Ciannon 10' 2 Edinboro St. Teachers 1 V2 Gannon 22 ' 2 Canisius College AV2 Gannon 11 '2 Fredonia St. Teachers V2 Gannon Younesto wn College 8 SEASONS RECORD: WON 4, LOST 3 Varsity Tennis Left to Right: F. Takach, Captain; G. Hesch, J. Brown, R. Condon, C. Keim, R. Salamon, Rev. Yehl, Coach. 1954 Schedule Gannon 7 Gannon 3 Gannon 8 Gannon 4 Gannon 7 Gannon 2 Gannon 9 Gannon 7 Edinboro State Teachers .. .. 2 Buffalo State Teachers ._ 6 Fredonia State Teachers .. ._ 1 Youngstown College .... . 5 Edinboro State Teachers 2 Westminster College ...7 Fredonia State Teachers 0 Youngstown College . . 2 SEASON'S RECORD: WON 5, LOST 3 A backhand slash 'Coach Yehl offers a pointer Capt. Frank returns one 87 INTRAMURALS Christcnson eludes defender Basketball Champs I rom I eti in Right: K. Steines, I. While. F. Minnicelli, I . Sweterlitsch, A. Bluemle, M. Cusick, v. Bryan. THE RIPCORDS— WON 12. LOST 2 Bowling Champs Left to Right: S. Cieslak, G. Hornyak. V. Capozziello, J. Augustine. THE PICK-UPS— WON 32V , LOST 5Vz Softball Champs, 1954 Kneeling, left to right: G. Luber, J. McCullaugh, J. Azzatori, Captain. R. Steines. J. Cavanaugh. Standing, left to right: T. Uonelli. S. Blaisdell. J. Simko, R. Herttua. J. Jarvis. R. Reimertz. OUT-OF-TOWNERS— WON 8, LOST 0 89 ATHLETICS ADVERTISING b ciaji ADVERTISEMENTS 91 College Exchange — That will be $4.50, please' Vacations, weekends — what's the difference? Winter is with us Checking target results — Willie, you're not zeroed in' I V is here to st,i , Science Club flick-fiends Acknowledgment The book which you now have before you is the result of a year's planning and efforts. It represents the earnest activities of a number of people, most of whom are in some way connected with Gannon College, some who are not. Con- sequently, at this time we think it is fitting to express our gratitude to those whose efforts, time, and patience brought this volume to a successful completion — The S. K. Smith Company, for designing and producing our attractive cover. Currie Studios for their outstanding photography and courtesies. Bob Knauer, Erie Technical High School, for drawing the illustrations which appear on the divider pages. Joe Hipp and Paul Traut of Erie Engraving for their technical advice and generous assistance in layout. Vern Gardner and his assistants at Erie Printing Company, for their ines- timable services in the printing and binding of this book. Professor Raymond Burns, former editor of the '52 yearbook at St. Bonaventure University, for his valuable suggestions and interest. Our subscribers, advertisers, and patrons for helping to make this book a financial success. To these and to all the others who gave us advice and assistance along the way .... Our sincere appreciation. - THE STAFF 93 Personal P a Irons Most Rev. Archbishop John Ma rk Gannon. D. D.. J. C. D.. LL.D. Most Rev. Bishop Edward P. McManaman. S. T. D.. LL. D. Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. J. Stanczak. PH. D Anonymous Rt. Rev. Msgr. James W. Weithman Mr. Mrs. C. A. Dailey Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. R. McQuillen Rt. Rev. Msgr. G. G. Dugan Very Rev. Msgr. James J. Gannon Rev. Charles R. Ward Mr. James Jarvis. Sr. Andrew L. Carnegie Mr. Mrs. Carl Blaisdell M. Zeltzer, M. D. Rev. C. T. Nagorski Rev. Wm. R. Hastings Rev. Walter J. Conway James G. Hanes Robert V. Guthrie Mr. . Mrs. L. P. McNamara Rev. Timothy B. Sullivan Edward Lamb Mr. and Mrs. James Bulger Ward G. Hewitt The Do-Nut Shop (on the square) Mr. Mrs. Frank Ebach Devlin's News Alton P. Nowak George Baste — the Barber Mr. Mrs. Dominick DeCarlo Richford Hotel H. L. Krebs, Sr. Erie Camera Center Frank B. Ouinn Louie's Barber Shop Mr. Mrs. James A. Moriart C. M. Rayl Drug Store Dr. Donald D. Williams Ray Ward B. J. Borowski Mr. Mrs. C. Reusch 1st Lt. Anthony B. Restivo Mr. Mrs. John J. Burgoyne William D. Median James P. Barrett, M. D. Joseph Buzza James W. Kerr Mr. Mrs. Harvey C. Slater Mr. Mrs. Francis V. Kloecker Frank J. Durkoc, Sr. Dr. Mrs. L. H. Sweterlitsch Mr. Mrs. Julius Vilchinsk) Mclchoir M. Mszanowski, M. D. Geo. F. Hesch Conrad Johnson Mrs. George W. Bach Mr. Mrs. P. J. Johnson Mr. Mrs. Joseph H. Boudreau ( . 1.. Crowley Mr. Mrs. E. E. Williams Michael Mashyna Dr. Thomas C. Kalkhof Victor Notarianni John R. Doran Gerald A. McNelis John W. English Donald R. Blenncr Mr. . Mrs. John E. Law son 94 Business Patrons George A. Friedrich's Religious Gooch Congratulations — A Friend 2326 Sassafras St. Erie, Pa. Griswold Mfg. Co. American Sterilizer Cohen Specialty Co. 12th and Plum Sts. 352 W. 18th St. Erie, Pa. Erie, Pa. Alexis, Alexis, and Alexis Schneider Repair Shop 1806 Water St. John V. Schultz Co. Wesleyville, Pa. 859 E. 8th St. Erie, Pa. Young Brothers Electronics, Inc. 1909 Peach St. Heyl Physicians Supply Co. Erie, Pa. 419 State St. Erie, Pa. Maserek's Pharmacy 1132 Parade St. Magay Optician Erie, Pa. 701 Peach St. Erie, Pa. Treuwart's Cafe 414 West 8th St. Erie, Pa. The Book Mart 26 West 11th St. Al Appel Erie, Pa. 609 French St. Erie, Pa. Luis Taylors Cleaners 19 No. Park Row, tel. 2-4255 Lakes Engineering Co. Erie. Pa. 903 Parade St. Erie, Pa. Jackson's Delicatessen The College Corral Roth Motors, Inc. No. Park Row 1612 French St. Erie, Pa. Berry's Bowling Auditorium 1026 French St. Chas. B. Padden Son, Paints Erie, Pa. 1713 State— 1026 Peach St. Erie, Pa. Joseph McCormick Co., Contractors 12th and Plum Sts. Lake Shore Visitor Register Erie, Pa. Wilson's Atlantic Service Larson-Kaminsky News 10th Liberty Sts. 95 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1955 GRADUATES from AMERICAN EXTRACT COMPANY Port Allegany, Pennsylvania Established 1887 MANUFACTURERS OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST VARIETY OF VEGETABLE TANNING EXTRACTS 96 Kings-of-the keg Ride with the baggage, Jarvis Men such as these have become presidents Checking the mail Aspects of contentment Come and get it. boys — before we throw it out 'Wonder who's teaching Phil. 130? College Chapel — Insuring salvation' Great minds in action 97 Compliments horn WILLIAMS PIES 1163 W. 26th St. HAMMERMILL PAPER COMPANY ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA ARTHUR F. SCHULTZ CO. General Electric Appliances Commercial Equipment State at 14th 12th at Powell 18th at Holland North East - Wesleyville Best Wishes from PHILLIPS FRUIT FIRCH'S SUNBEAM BREAD OFFICE OUTFITTERS OF ERIE 823 Parade St. Phone 2-6111 Art Metal Equipment - Office Supplies NORTHWEST ELECTRIC COMPANY Construction Division Industrial, Commercial and Marine Installations 1301 Peach Phones 4-8101 and 2-4231 ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 98 BRIGGS HAGENLOCHER, INC. Complete Auto-electrical Service The very best wishes for success to the Class of 1955 ERIE SEA FOOD HOUSE 1227 State Street Erie, Pa. Over 40 Years of Service to Erie There is a Difference in MILKS Enjoy STERLING STERLING MILK 3330 Peach St. Compliments of THE TAVERN CAFETERIA 18 E. 10th St. Compliments of ERIE FORGE AND STEEL CORPORATION • IF you have ability, initiative, enthusiasm and ambition to raise yourself well above the ordinary ways of earning a living . . . • IF you seek a career in industry, and have the determination and drive to build solidly for a bright future . . . • YOU might find your opportunity at Copes- Vulcan, where there are openings for gualified Gannon graduates. • COPES-VULCAN is new only in name, formed by uniting two organizations — each successful for half a century — this vital Erie industry offers you a challenge to grow, if you measure up. COPES- VULCAN DIVISION CONTINENTAL FOUNDRY MACHINE COMPANY 939 West 26th Street . . . Erie 99 Enjoy Delicious PEPSI-COLA in the popular 8-oz. bottle 1801 German Phone 5-7541 For a Friendly Time — Meet Your Friends At L I P C HI K ' S COCKTAIL BAR AND LOUNGE On the Square JOE LIPCHIK, Prop. From one Gannonite to another Congratulations Seniors!! ERIE SPORT STORE 709 State Street Erie's Pioneer Sport Store Featuring the Finest Jack Weber, Mgr. Class of 1950 Jerry Uht Class of 1953 SANIDA ICE CREAM and MILK 100 Anyone want a date? 'What's this — a Dragnet commercial?' Father Nash and friend Shearon in a soft-shoe sequence Boning-up en le sac Mercyhurst hen session A 'Sack-Rat' tally Man of distinction And. Jerry honey . . . guess what we had for supper again tonight 101 Compliments of a FRIEND Compliments of ERIE ENGRAVING ROGERS BROTHERS CORPORATION Albion, Pa. Low Bed Heavy Duty Trailers CLASS RINGS Beautiful, Modern and Comfortable These are the three words which describe the modern, attractive class rings, such as the one pictured on page one. Wear your ring proud- ly, for it is the symbol of Gannon College to everyone with whom you come in contact. BASTIAN BROTHERS Rochester, New York 102 ERIE TIMES Daily - Sunday Times Square Erie, Pa. First in Sports Coverage PERRY SQUARE CLOTHES, Inc. THE HOUSE OF MENS FASHIONS Where Style Meets Quality 701 State Street Erie, Pa. Phone 2-2048 John F. Cianella, President Best Wishes to the Class of 1955 From your Congressman CARROLL D. KEARNS SHEETZ'S CANDY SHOPPE 223 West 26th Street Erie, Pa. Famous for Assorted Home Made Candies Best Wishes to the Class of 1 955 from ERIE RESISTOR CORPORATION Erie, Pa. Electric Components Custom Molded Plastics Visit the Drug Store Closest to Campus FISCHER and SCHELLER PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY State Street and N. Park Row ECOMA Furniture of Quality Since 1918 TRADEMARK r CM of th ll h E™,i rwnrf- MILK AND ICE CREAM Erie County Milk Association 103 ERIE LAUNDRY CO. Bundles of satisfaction and DRY CLEANING 530 E. 19th St. Compliments from Advanced Fashion APPAREL FIDDLE INN of Famous Meyer-Quality for MEN -WOMEN - BOYS RA. MEYER SONS ERIE'S FOREMOST CLOTHIERS 81 7-1 9-2 1-23 State St. DARLING FLORISTS YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD EDWARD L. GAMBLE Cut Flowers - Potted Plants Corsages - Church Decorations Furniture — Appliances — Television All Ways a Better Buy Delivery Service Phone 2-2821 1321 Peach Erie, Pennsylvania 108 W. 7th St. 103 W. 10th St. OUR PRICES CAN'T BE BEAT 104 Eiwe ; — concession detail Making ready for a big date Jim Ross saddles up Chug-a-lug champs Left to right: Girl, Boy Cafeteria chow hounds 'No, but he has a swell personality' Eat well, drink well; be a Gannon man Prof Burns and protege discuss Shakespeare 105 Best Wishes from THE GLOWACKI COMPANY INSURANCE - REAL ESTATE 1110 Parade St. Erie, Pa. J. W. Glowacki, R. C. Kubeja— Class of '51 SANNER OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 1119 Peach St. Phone 4-6374 Office Supplies - Office Furniture Safes - Drafting Materials All Kinds of Steaks Chops BROWN DERBY RESTAURANT SEA FOODS Home of Good Food Telephone 49114 7th French All Kinds of Work Shoe Repairing, Correction, Service MAINE SHOE REPAIR 6 W. 7th basement PETE MOLDOVAN, Prop. THE ERIE DISPATCH Daily and Sunday 134 Years of Community Service BEST in Local and World-wide News Coverage BEST in Sports Reporting BEST in Features For the BEST . . . Head the BEST Congratulations from JAMES E. ROBASKIEWICZ FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY 502 East 12th Street Erie, Pa. Compliments of DAKA PAPER CO. MEHLER'S Bottlers of 7-UP . . . the family favorite 1218 Parade St. Phone 2-6767 106 Compliments To The '55 GRADS from A. DUCHINI CONCRETE CELOCRETE BLOCKS Blocks of Quality Top Quality Meats Dairy Products and Poultry M. F. JOYCE SONS 2216 W. 8th St. Phone 77310 for all of your college needs come to DUGGAN RIDERS OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY Corner at Eighth and State Sts. 1 V2 blocks from the campus Drafting Eguipment - Science Papers School Supplies Office Furniture and Equipment HENRY SHENK COMPANY BUILD ERS Erie, Pa. Congratulations to the Class of 1955 OrLumm OjssocLatLon 2325 I M IBS ERIE BOTTLI IS (road St. Hi COCA-COLA NG COMPANY ew Location Opp. Perry Plaza 107 For the best in Quality YEARBOOKS More and more Yearbook Staffs are taking ad- ii experience, skilled personnel and in facilities to produce quality yearl at low cost. There duo' be a reasi n! ERIE PRINTING CO. 1401 STATE ST. ERIE. PA. HAIBACH BROS. Dutch made meat products 19th and Wallace Sts. Erie, Penna. Congratulations to the 1955 Grads Freshman Class Sophomore Class Junior Class Senior Class Drama Club NFCCS International Relations Club Intercollegiate Conference on Government Club Demosthenes Society Shield Athletic Assoc. Spanish Club Congratulations from Ann Szymanowski Audrey Ferrick Ruth Seifert Patricia Keech Mary Ann Franchesini June Freeman GANNON SECRETARIES A Thing of Beauty h a Joy Forever Distinctive HOMARKERS of Enduring Aluminum 3 Reflectorized Numerals Easy to Read Day or Night. Oomplefet with your name and number for only — £E!©0 Cam W Mail order. «J Lake Shsre Markers 654 W. 19th St. Erie. Pa. j Congratulations Class oi 1955 Ihotot u Jtafioey Heattow 9th At French Phone 23631 MILES HARVEY, Alumnus % Established 1901 The f ftX Store St 'zA mffleL of j{SrU' )L r£sj Famous ..of cowse shoes tent i and p a ch. EMIL B. KRAUS SONS ADVERTISING SPECIALISTS Since 1927 Good Will Gifts - Calendars - Pencils Favors - Programs - Trophies - Awards Zippos - Fine Leather Gifts - Cutlery PH. 51371 ERIE, PA. 108 Lad on right utilized his leisure well Our sister institution Perfectly good shot ruined by man on left How'm I doin'. Ma?' Study hour Here's to old G. C. 'How much in the treasury. Father? Villa's contribution to campus zoo 'Don't shoot — I'll marry your daughter! 109 COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1955 From THE ERIE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Carl Proctor Fred Lamberton Louis Rzymek Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. H. Tenenbaum Family ALL '55 LANCE PORTRAITS WERE TAKEN BY CURRIE STUDIOS 27 East 9th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 'Hej men. f ci ihcii phone numbers too! fekes live n up timing Vuletide fable tennis in the foyer I 10 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1955 from THE BARRENTAN TESTING AND RESEARCH CORPORATION PORT ALLEGANY, PENNSYLVANIA Quality extracts make quality leathers 111  ! Class elections — Benny and friend A split ticket? The end of a hard da 12 Drama Club — The Alchemist ( We don't understand it either Ed. ) Delta Sigs' and friends Locker-room clowns Arrest us officer, we're drunk The morning after And he grades on curve too ... An evening well sp Ebach and '54 Edi Peninsula sun-fun WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS— WE HAVE! ■THE STJFF 113 i .ND, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time —LONGFELLOW 14 AUTOGRAPHS 1 15 AUTOGRAPHS 16