Iona College - ICANN Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 214 of the 1948 volume:

C4 the story of a col- lege. A small college as colleges go. but one with a heart and a purpose. A college with its sleeves rolled up, seeking to supply the answers for 800 questioning veterans. Quietly going about its task of furnishing its 1400 students with the tools of living and a philosophy of life. It finds its home in the pleasant little city of New Rochelle, once “forty-five minutes from Broadway , now thirty-five minutes on the New Haven train. Its name suggests an island off the coast of Scotland where St. Columba founded a seat of learning over thirteen hundred years ago. It is Iona. “geliyuM, ................................ at Iona. In addition to prescribed courses in doc- trine. an attempt is made to provide the student with an opportunity to live his faith as well as to know it. Here the student body is shown at an exercise of the annual retreat. Since Iona is conducted by a religious congregation, the Christian Brothers of Ireland, the vast majority of the students are Catho- lics. However, a fairly large num- ber of students of other faiths are studying at Iona. Their attendance at religion classes is optional. Some go: some don't. r -.H. (VjleteMA.■ tin a degree a student does about sixteen hours a isswork for four years. Classes are crowded, with n the waiting list. Tuition is three hundred dol- r. I nder the (1. I. Bill veterans receive free ind books in addition to subsistence ranging front e dollars to one hundred twenty dollars a month. hundr Fifty-five of the sixtv-three graduates are veterans of World War II and eleven are married men. Twenty members of the gradu- ating class are residents of Westchester, while the remainder commute each day t« New Rochelle from Connecticut and New Jersey. Long Island and all the boroughs of New York City except Richmond. The t lass of '48 represents the smallest class at Iona College, the largest concentration of Iona's 1.400 students being in sophomore and junior years. The faculty numbers eighty members. Somewhat less than half are Brothers. The number of staff members holding higher degress is unusually large for a small college. Convinced that in the final analysis the worth of a college depends on the qual- ity of instruction offered. Brother Arthur A. Loftus, college president, has spared no pains to gather the imposing group of scholarly and competent men who make up the faculty. Athletically as well as mathematically inclined is Iona’s Associate Professor of Physics—Brother Dowling. An All Hallows High School graduate he completed his education at St. Mary's College. Nova Scotia. He then received his M.S. in Phys- ics from Fordham University. In 1942, Brother Dowling joined Iona's faculty. It was through his industry and supervision that the newly constructed Walsh Hall be- came a reality. LOUIS I kACMARYNSkl. Ph D A • pull up a chair and sit down at- mosphere makes Doctor Kackmarynski’s classes among the most fruitful and pleas- ant in the college. Many years of instruc- tion in universities and colleges, in Chicago. Indiana, and New Rochelle have convinced the head of the Finance department that learning is easy when affability rules the lecture hall. 8 LOl’IS J. HITLER, LL.B. The head of the business law department has the distinction of being one of the first two lay members of the faculty, having joined the staff in 1940. Combining a suc- cessful law practice in New Rochelle with his teaching duties at the College, the versatile Mr. Hitler has won the respect and admiration of all who have known him. BRO. WILLIAM B. CORNELIA, Ph D. A familiar figure around the campus is the indomitable founder and first president of Iona College. With grace and compe- tence he will move into classes in the sciences, modern language, history and re- ligion. while after school hours he may be seen in the midst of a skeptical group of students pointing out to them the merits of the New York Giants. BRO. RICHARD B. POWER, M.S. A happy combination of intellectual and athletic prowess have earned for Brother Power the twofold distinction of professor of biology and athletic director at Iona College. Whether in the classroom or on the athletic field he supplements these talents with that “sine qua non” of the good teacher—an ever-ready sense of humor. DANIEL J. O’CONNELL, B.A. Daniel J. O'Connell, Iona’s competent Instructor in History received his B.A. Degree at St. Josephs' in New York. Having completed two years Post Gradu- ate work at St. Josephs', he took his first teaching position at La Salle Academy, New York City. He joined Iona’s staff in February 1946 and is now completing work on his Master's Degree in History at Ford- ham University. BRO. WILLIAM H. BARNES. D.Litt. Fortunate, indeed, has Iona College been in winning the services of Brother Barnes. His extensive teaching experience in the Brothers’ schools in Ireland and Rome, to- gether with his degrees from the National University in Ireland and the Royal Uni- versity in Rome have equipped him admir- ably to assume the headship of our English department last fall. HENRY M. RYAN, C.P.A. An enviable wealth of practical experience in the fields of business and government service, years of classroom in- structing. ability to organize, and the capacity to make friends within and with- out the school make Mr. Ryan an invalu- able asset to the faculty and student body of the college. Our prospective C.P.A.'s can credit him for bringing their objective nearer to realization. 'datively few of the students board in the f the college, campus life for most of them rowded into free periods. A favorite hang- ■ Peppermint Room across the street where iions arc always in order and an opportu- fered to compare courses and teachers over rfctivitied. , , , The various clubs and organizations afford an outlet for student expression. Most students manage to hook up with at least one or- ganization. Some hold back, however, either through indifference or the necessity of earning money to stay in school. There are some students, though, and these are generally the leaders, who manage to become involved in three or more activities in the belief that this phase of college life offers as much as actual classwork. friendships cemented ors in any evaluation e their dances, their to a sense of fellow- Basketball is regarded as the major sport at Iona. However, by now even the most enthusiastic rooter is beginning to realize that breaking into the big time isn't accomplished overnight. Topflight opposition is exceedingly elusive. Strong teams anxious to conquer weak ones or, at worst, to lose to “name rivals find Iona fits into neither category. In the other sports. Iona consistently fields a smart baseball nine, has great hopes for the future in track, and puts out one of the three college crews in the metro- politan area. ___a. «-•____t___________ Grotto of Our Lady li IS The entrance drive. Sducatiw zatioti Brother Patrick B. Doyle Sagacious, unassuming, witty and erudite is our beloved Brother Doyle. A zealous apostle of Christianity, he has fosterer! Iona's fine scholastic and moral ideals since its very inception. His philosophic droleries have been often re- peated on campus while his scholarly teachings are appreci- atively carried from his classes. Without him. Iona would lack the talents of a polished. Catholic disciple. It is to Brother Doyle and his precepts that we dedicate THE ICANN 4S His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman Archbishop of New York 2� B,0therArthur A. Resident S, Ph.D. rfdmivt 'Afoatiwt I I I I I t BRO. ARTHUR L. McALEER, M.A. T rea surer EUGENE BARRY Veterans' Adviser Day Session BRO. EDWARD L. SMITH. B.S. Registrar Evening Session THOMAS F. BEHLIN'G BRO. ALEXANDER F. THOMAS. B.L.S.. M A. ARTHUR L. MORSE. M A. eterans' Adviser Librarian Assistant Librarian Evening Session Rro W H Barnes, I) Lilt. English ). (I. Brennan. PhD. Philosophy T. J Bryde. M.Litt. Bro T G. Bullen, Ph I) K B Collins. M A Economics Physics Languages J F. Daniels. M A English Bro. J E. Dais- Philosophy Bro V. B. Cornelia. Ph.D Languages Anythin� Bro. A I) Dcvanr, M J A. Doncllon. M History English Bro W B Dow line. MS. J. I). Duane. M A. J C. Dwyer. M.A. J J Egan, M A Physics History History Economics Bro M F Garvey, M A J C. F Geniro. M History History Bro. A J. Glennon. B A F. S. Granger. Fh I) II P. Greisen, C.P.A Economic Chemistry Accountini: 28 Intnrcia. M Spanish I. F Kacmaryn'ki. Fh I) Finance F X Kenne . M Economics Bro E K Kidy. Fh I) Mathematics I Rev F. M Kovach. Ph i). Bro. M .1 Lannon, M A. H M Ryan. C P A. Mathematics English Accounting J A Mahoney. M V Bro P I) McCarthy. Ph I) Philosophy History T. J. McCann. M B A. G T M.Xamara. M.A. R J Mondclli. M A Bro M C Normoylc. Ph D. M J. O'Brien. C P A. Accounting History Spanish Gaelic Accounting Tabulating results of the hotly-contested Gaelic Society elections. T S. O'Brien, M A. I) J O Conndl. B V Philosophy History D V I’aorvc. (' I A. I L. Pontcrotto. M.A. Account ins Spanish Rev J t Redd ins. M Philosophe J 30 Hro P. J Reilly. B Religion Bro R Scanljn M A. J H Schlogl. M Bro I’ Sullivan. M F J Tutcra. Phi) Religion History History English W O Wallach. C P A C R YVabh. I'h I� Accounting English Bro J M Egan. M A . M S Education Rev. J Weidingcr. Ph l J. J YVolff. M S. History English (or the evening sess.on . _ f (IKKARI) J AHKARN. B.B.A. New York. N. Y. Gaelic Society -I; Veterans’ Social Club • . genial manner . . . business-wise . . . fun-loving . . . without pretentions . . . competent student ALFRED ROBERT WGELKTTI. B A. Yonkers, X. Y. Student Council (co-vice president) 4; Basketball manager 3, 4; Tara Knights 2, 3, -I; 0A7.LV (busi- ness staff 4; Golden 7” Club 4; Baseball manager 4; Publicity 4; X F.C.C.S. 2. effusive . . . earnest . . . “Ange” . . . cooperative . . . conscientious . . . good-hearted WILLIAM J BACH RAN. BA. Bronx, N V. Tara Knights 3, 4; O.V .LV (news editor) 3, 4; C.I.Y.Y ■}; Cheerleading 3, 4; X.F.C.C.S. 4, (trea- surer) 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Debating 1,2; Gold- en 7” Club 3, 4. “typical collegiate . . . ready smile . . . delights in dancing . . . magnificent charm . . . always there . . . without pretentions RICHARD JOSKI’H BIRDSALL, B.A. Fairview, X J. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Golden I Club 2, 3, 4. best athlete . . . serious on occasion . . . unassum- ing . . . undisturbed . . . conscientious . . Kvelyn” 35 JOSKPH IlLl'MKNAl'KR. H A Bronx. N. Y. Veterans' Social Club 3, 3; Gaelic Society ■). s{ orts specialist . . . adept dancer . . . quick laughter . . . sprite sprit . . . independent . . . obliging nature •s� udv in Spanish. 36 EDWARD J. BOTTINO, B A. Flushing, N. V. X F.C.C.S. 2, 3. 4, (chairman) 4; I CAW 2, 3, (assistant chairman) 3: 0A7.1A' 3; Crew (man- ager) 3; Tara Knights 3, 4. best student . . . unusual calmness . . under- standing . . . efficient . . . noble . . . perpetual placidness JOSEPH E. BREITENBACH. B.B A Jamaica. . V. earnest . . . poised . . . intelligent . . . genuine . . . well-read . . . good-natured WALTER J. BREITWIESER. B.B.A. Bronx. Y. Golden 7 Club 3, 4; Track team 3, 4; Cheerlead- ing 3; Tara Knights 3, 4. carefree nature . . . candid . . . natural . . . bursting vigor. . . festive . . . vivid New York. X. Y. Veterans’ Social Club 3, 4; Tara Knights 1, 2; St. Vincent dcPaul Society I, 2. genial manner . . . friendly . . . generous friend . . . unassuming . . quiet . . . casually cautious 38 KMIDIO A. CARA MAN ICO, BRA Bronx, N. Y. Veterans' Social Club 3, -I; St. Mat thru� Business Club 4. executive abilities . . . frank . . . tolerant ... a real guy . . . sensible . . . genuine I’rof must be CARL J. C A IT ARO. B.A. Long Island City. N. V. LOl'IS ANTHONY CIAVARELLI. B.A. earnest student . . . intelligent . . . fluctuating moods Yonkers, N. Y. . .. pensive . . . earnest . . . friendly Basketball manager 2, 3, 4; Tara Knights I, 2, 3, 4; OXIAX 2, 3, 4; Publicity 2, 3; Golden “I Club 2, 3, 4. “most popular” . . . obliging nature . . . always him- self . . . Betty . . . ready smile . . . calm 1),rcf' f'om the manufacturer JOSEPH L. COLLINS, It B A. Mount Vernon, N. V. Tara Knights 1, 2, 3; Veterans' Social Club • . witty ... a regular “Joe . . . frank . . . business minded . . . usually unmoved ROBERT J. C OLLINS, B A. New Rochelle. N. V. Crew 3; Tara Knights -I; Da Vinci Science Club -I; Golden 7” Club 3. alert . . . keen . . . definite convictions . . . capable 10 and de| endable . . . hidden humor JOSEPH M. COSTELLO. B.B.A. Bronx, N. V. Student Council I, 4, (president) 4; Veterans' So- cial Club 2, 3, 7; .V F.C.C.S. 2, 7; St. Matthew Business Club 7. “best dressed” . . . carefree nature . . . mental poise . . . Irish tcmpramcnt . . . neatness personified ANDREW VINCENT CREAX. B.B.A. Bronx, N. V. Veterans' Social Club 2, 3. 7; Student Council 3, 4; Gaelic Society 4; St. Mat thru- Business Club 4. the politician . . . sparkle of life . . . impulsive . . . irrepressible . . . dauntless . . . good-hearted FRANCIS XAVIER DALTON. B.B.A. Bronx, N. V. Veterans’ Social Club 2, 3, 4; Gaelic Society 4; St. Matthew Business Club 4. ready smile . . . amazing anecdotes . . . interesting . . . entertaining . . . carefree . . . smart attire 1! THOMAS J DEI.AM!Y. B.B.A. Bronx, X. Y. Debating 2; Student Council 2; Veterans’ Social Club 2, 3, 4; X.F.C.C.S. 4. versatile . . . friendly frankness . . . sincere . . . natural . . . affable . . . happy-go-lucky Brother Egan finds his name PETER DeRESPIRIS, H A. Vet crons’ Social Club 4. casually cautious . . . good-natured . . . impartial . . . sensible . . . genuine . . . undisturbed PHILIP CARL I) INK EL. B.B.A. New Rochelle. X. V. College Dance Orchestra 3, 4, (leader) 3, 4; Tara Knights 3, 4. “man with the horn . . . unobtrusive . . . friendly . . . quick . . . considerate . . . business tendencies THOMAS DOWNES, B A. New York, X. Y. big voice-little man . . . intelligent . . . competent . . adjustable nature . . . discerning . . . student 43 Oh. that deadline! JOHN I). DOYLE. B A. I-'ranklin Square. Long Island. X. Y. Garlic Society 4. unassuming . . . cooperative . . . ready smile . . . capable and dependable . . . math enthusiast JAMES M. DUFFY, B.A. happy, carefree nature . . . serious on occasion . . . ring of Irish laughter . . . mirthful companion it JOHN HUGH DUFFY, B.A. Tuckahoe, X. Y. Gaelic Society 4. wonderful tales . .. pleasant humor. .. venturesome . . . unique . . . expressive DOMINICK GEORGE FERRARA. B.B.A. New Rochelle, X. Y. St. Matthau Business Club 4; Crew 3; Golden ‘7” Club 3. independent. . . sense of humor. . . undisturbed . . . statistical and alert mind . . . undisturbed JAMES FITZGERALD, B.A. New York, X. Y. sincere . . . party enthusiast . . . sense of humor . . . always himself . . . confidante . . . quick laughter 4:� EDWARD J. REULBACH. a sophomore at Iona, is a veteran of three years' service in the Army, most of which was spent with the Motor Transport section in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Resuming his war-interrupted education in September, 1946, Ed enrolled as a science student, and he looks forward to a career in industrial science. For the present, Ed is most concerned with his own education, the well being of his wife. Claire, whom he married in 1944, and the raising of their daughter Susan. The manner in which he manages to apportion his waking hours among home, school, and work is a tribute to both his ingenuity and his devotion. 2. ED ONLY WANTED a little advice from Brother Thomas, hut Brother chose the occasion to inquire about Ed's long-overdue library book. ' 1. ED LOOKS PLEASED as he checks the provisions of the amended 01 Bill, under which he now receives SI20 per month. i. IN LECTURE PERIODS. Ed is an attentive student. Here he 4.STUDY TENDS TO WHET the appetite, and here Ed. like most takes notes in Latin American History. fellow Ionian� , enjoys a quick snack in the cafeteria between classes. 5. EVERY NIGHT. Ed rolls up his sleeves, dons an apron, and washes the dinner dishes. He declares that a few years' e. |H riencc has made him very proficient at dunking the crockery. 6. AND. NO MATTER HOW HARD or trying the day has been. Ed always has time to net better acquainted with baby Susan, the pride and joy of the Reulbachs. 7 I X I'KRIEN't K HAS TAUGHT ED, who graduated from Roosevelt High School, Yonkers, and attended the Evening School of New York University before he came to Iona, that regular study is essential to scholastic success. Here, at home, he works out problems involving the | arallclogram of forces in preparation for his recitation in the morning. S. E ERV MORNING AT about S:30, Susan gives her dad a ‘bye. bye' and throws him a kiss as he leaves Yonkers for New Rochelle and Iona, some eight miles away. Ed and his family occupy a three-room apartment in the white-shingled house owned by Ed's folks. Claire, who graduated from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, in 1944 with a major in dietetics, is a smart homemaker, a skillled cook, and a smart budgeteer. L ' iLEato 9. CLASSES ARE OVER, and looking around for the fellows who daily ride with him. Ed prepares to return to Yonkers. Keeping his 1936 Plymouth running between home and college costs S3.50 per week. 10. El) SEEMS APPREHENSIVE, but Claire seems to be enjoying Iona's last basketball game of the 1948 season. Manhattan college won this contest by the score of 67-51 in the new Iona (iym. Cefola's Community Service Station on Route 100 in Yonkers five hours a day for almost a year and a half. Ed has found that his Army experience in motor transport has been of value to him in this job. 12. ALL SCIENCE STUDENTS must take two hours of Laboratory work to supplement their three hours of lecture periods per week the Kami's camera finds Ed in the Physics Lab, calibrating a voltmeter according to the procedure outlined in his manual. ED PLANS TO complete a major in Chemistry, with a minor in Physics, for his degree, which he will receive in June. 1950. Scarborough, N. V. I Crew 2, 3, 4; 10X1 AX 2, 3, 4; CAXX 3, 4; Tara I Knights 2, 3, 4; Debate 3; Student Council (f resi- I dent) 3; Golden ‘7 Club I, 4. flash bulb enthusiast . . . lover of animals . . . poised . . Jan and Charlie Boy” . . . genuine . . . always himself 52 WILLIAM J GODDARD, B.A. White Plains, X. Y. Veterans’ Social Club -I; St. Vincent dePaul Society 1. pinochle player . . . sporadic seriousness . . . candid . . . carefree nature WILLIAM I . GORDON, B.A. New Rochelle, N. Y. O.Y .LV (sports editor) 3, 4; Tara Knights 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; 1C AW 2; Golden “I” Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Crew 3. athletic talents . . . avid historian . . . genial manner . . . unassuming . . . understanding . . . energetic ROBERT L. Gl’XMISON. B.A. Bronx, N. Y. earnest . . . cooperative . . . sincere . . . impulsive . . . genial manner . . . easy style hat s ‘hedeal. Brother? 51 JEROME J HAGGERTY, B A. Bronx. X. Y. Veterans' Social Club 3, 4; St. Vincent dcPattl So- ciety 1; Tara Knights 1, 2, J, 4; Gaelic Society 4. goodhearted . . . mischievous mannerisms . . . gentle voice . . . twinkling eyes . . . alert ROBERT W. HOLMGREN, B B A. Yonkers. X. Y. St. Mat thru1 Business Club (founder) 4; Tara Knights 3, 4; Golden 7” Club 3; Crew 2, 3, 4. natural . . . business capabilities . . . genuine . . . typing whiz . . . considerate . . . adjustable nature C HARLES Y. HAGGERTY. B.A. Riverside, Conn. quiet . . . unassuming . . . quick laughter . . . always himself . . . casually cautious JOHN F. HINT, B.B.A. New York, N. Y. Student Council 2. quick . . . willy . . . intelligent . . . dauntless . . . goodhearted . . . friendly 56 VINCENT PAUL KENNEY, B Y New York. N. Y. Debating Society 2, (co-chairman) 3, 4; Tara Knights 3, 4; X.F.C.C.S. 2, 4; Invitation Dance Committee (chairman) 4; Da Vinci Science Club 4. effervescent . . . capable . . . cultured speaker . . . student . . . magnetic personality . . . keen Business is good. Bronx. N. V. Crew 3, 4; WF.C.C.S. 4; Student Relief (assistant chairman) 4; Weekly C. A. Bulletin (editor) 3; Tara Knights 3, 4. determined . . . efficient . . . “crew cut . . . daunt- less . . . cooperative . . . alert H. F. KOSETZKE, B.A. New York, N. Y. hidden humor . . . “Bud . . . friendly frankness . . . sensible . . . capable . . . generous friend 57 JOHN' ANDREW LAVAN, B.B.A. New York, N. Y. Veterans' Social Club 2, 3, 4; Tara Knights 4; Publicity Department 3; Glee Club 3; St. Matthew Business Club 4. sincere . . . poised . . . efficient . . . business capa- bilities . . . delightful WALTER W. LEADER, B.A. Bronx, N. Y. Crew 3, 4; S.F.C.C.S. 3, 4; IOXIAN 4; Debating Society 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Gold- en I Club 3, 4. energetic . . . capable and de| cndable . . . ready smile . . . always willing . . . sensible . . . considerate AUGUST J. LIXQUAXTI, B.A. New York, N. Y. Veterans' Social Club 3, 4, (business manager). ca| able . . . math enthusiast . . . pleasant humor . . . friendly . . . natural . . . affable JACQUES L. LEROY, B.A. New Rochelle, X. Y. X.F.C.C.S. 2, 3, 4, (chairman—senior delegate); Sidelights and O.Y .1.Y 2, (feature editor) 3, 4; Debating Society 1; Tara Knights 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4. fervent friend . . . continental charm ... an artist . . . cultured linguist . . . gifted writer . . . noble 59 JOHN JOSEPH LI VIANO, B.A. Yonkers, N. Y. X.F.C.C.S. 3; Tara Knights 4. linguistic flair . . . genuine . . . enthusiatic . . . definite convictions . . . honest . . . tolerant JOHN J. MALONEY, B.B.A. New York, N. Y. X.F.C.C.S. 3; Veterans’ Social Club 3, 4; Tara Knights 3, 4; St. Matthew Business Club 4. competent student . . . candid . . . mental poise . . . placidity . . . natural . . . dignified JOHN J. McAVOY, B.B.A. Bronx, X. Y. Veterans’ Social Club 3, 4; St. Vincent dePaul 1; Tara Knights I, 2, 3; Gaelic Society 4. “Jock . . . affable . . . mischievous . . . independent . . . keen . . . obliging 60 JOHN PETER McKENNA, B.B.A. Mt. Vernon. N. Y. St. Mat thru- Business Club 4; X.F.C.C.S. 4; Vet- erans' Social Club 3, 4. JOHN MEE, B A New York, N. Y. intense . . . deep set ideas . . . unique . . . venture- some . . . honest . . . sensitive 1. THE MORNING TI’ of coffee in the cafeteria is an eye-opening daily ritual for most lonians. and here John takes his cup 3nd relaxes for a few moments before going to classes. ACCOUNTING MAJORS take a course with Prof. Ryan, head of the Accounting Department. an Student Relief drive as the s' Religion 8 class. Iona slu- campaign sjxinsored by the JOHN CONTRIBUTE item , discuss back °und larliu- the � cami «s d� � re sta� wn «� � «« « aiewmin Sew Rociw ' IS KVi Vvbtaty icb ‘� tts 77-T st iwo years, John has worked in filing, tracing and checking Ixwiks. 9. AFTER THREE and one-half- years of hard work. John achieves his cherished objective as he receives his B.B.A. from Bishop Stephen J. Donahue, immediately behind John in the picture. S. LIKE MOST IONIAN'S. John commutes to New Rochelle daily. Here he waits for a bus which will start him on his seven-mile trip home to the Bronx He spends $3.50 per week on transportation, and bus riding takes about ten hours of his time during the week. 10.THE HAPPY GRADUATE poses with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray, his aunts and his sister, Marguerite, left. LELAND H. MEEKER, JR., B.A. Ml. Vernon, N. Y. Tara Knights 2, (president) 3, -1; JOXl.iX (edi- tor) 3, 4; Sidelights 1,2; X.F.C.C.S. 2, 3, 4; Bas- ket hall (corresponding manager) 2, 3, 4; Baseball (corresponding manager) 2, 3, 4; CA.XX 3, 4; Gaelic Society 4; Golden 7” Club 2, 3, 4. JOHN' MICHAEL MURRAY, B.B.A. Bronx, N. Y. Student Council 3; Tara Knights 3, 4; Gaelic So- ciety 4; X.F.C.C.S. 2, 3. expressive . . . dependable yet carefree . . . sensible . . . efficient . . . mirthful companion . . . tolerant clever . . . hard working . . . capable and dependable . . . creative abilities . . . efficient worker . . . daunt- less 68 JOHN JOSEPH NEESON, B.B.A. Bronx. X. Y. Tara Knights 2, 3, 4; Veterans' Soeial Club 3, 4; St. Matthew Business Club 4; ICA.Y.Y 4. genial manner . . . good-natured . . . entertaining . . . obliging nature . . . precise . . . impartial EUGENE J. O BRIEN, B.B.A. Riverdale, X. Y. Tara Knights 1; St. Vincent deTaul 1; Veterans’ Social Club 4. quiet . . . unassuming . . . conscientious . . . care- free yet dependable . . . friendly . . . cooperative NICHOLAS J O’CONNOR, B.B.A. New York, N. Y. Golden “ ” Club 1, 2; Veterans’ Social Club 3, 4. earnest . . . sudden laughter . . . athletic ability . . . keen . . . venturesome . . . alert 69 JACK FRANCIS O'M KARA, B.B.A. New York, N. Y. Student Council 3; St. Matthew Business Club 4. affable . . . light-hearted . . . carefree . . . capable himself . . . irrepressible THOMAS J. O’TOOLE, B.B.A. New Rochelle, N. Y. A'.F.C.C.S. 3, 4; Student Council 4. politician with pipe . . . easy smile . . . genial man- ner . . . likeable . . . South America here he conies’’ 70 RAYMOND D. PORTER, B.B.A. New Rochelle. N. Y. friendly . . . genial manner . . . keen . . . sense of humor . . . considerate . . . clever The Argentine Consul, a lesson ii ,n K°°d neighborliness. MICHAEL A. QUINN, B.A. New York, N. Y. profoundly pensive . . . hidden humor . . . easy style . . . never rushed . . . analytical mind ... a regular guy ri JAMES REARDON, B.B.A. Bronx, N. Y. Veterans' Social Club 4; Gaelic Society 4; Basket- ball 2; Golden 7” Club 2. athletic ability . . . Irish Reniality .. . alert . . . keen . . . capable and dej endable . . . carefree Brother Greene and Ozzie WALTER P. ROZETT, B.B.A Bronx, X. Y. Veterans’ Social Club (president) 3, 4. clever . . . well-read . . . conscientious . . . coopera- tive . . . efficient leader . . . sturdy LEONARD J. SACKS, B A. New Rochelle, N. V. Tara Knights 3, (vice president) 4. always himself . . . poised . . . intelligent . . . sense of humor . . . competent . . . industrious DONALD G. STOCK. B A. Yonkers, N. Y. .V F.C.C.S. 3, 4; Debating Society 1, 2, (co-chair- man) 3, (president) 4; Speakers' Bureau (chair- man) 4; Tara Knights 3, 4; Gaelic Society 4; Dra- matic Society 3, 4; Invitation Dance Committee 3, 4; IO.XIAX 3, 4. contagious vitality . . . columnist . . . pinochle en- thusiast . . . pointing finger . . . eloquent . . . burst- ing vigor KDMOXD F. SUPPLE, B.A. New York, N. Y. 0A7.-I.V J, 4; Tara Knights 3, 4; Gaelic Society 4. writer . . . definite convictions . . . hardworking . . . alert mind . . . obliging . . . understanding ROBERT A. TESORO. B.B.A. Mount Yernon. N. Y. St. Mat thru' Business Club; Student Council 2; Y F. C. C. S. studious . . . generous . . . diligent . . . sincere . . . affable . . . coo| erative JOHN RIC HARD YKRGARA, B.A. Bronx, N. Y. easy going . . . carefree nature . . . ready smile . . . friendly . . . natural . . . competent 75 THOMAS C. WELCH, B.B.A. New York, X. Y. Gaelic Society 4. quiet . . . unassuming . . . contented . . . undisturbed . . . genial . . . cooperative 76 JOSEPH R. WHITE, B A New York, N. Y. spontaneous smile . . . friendly . . . original . . . un- disturbed . . . casual . . . determined ROBERT VonAHLEFELDT, B.A. Rye, N. V. Debating Club ( manager) 4; Gaelic Society 4; Glee Club 4. phlegmatic . . . big man anywhere . . . easy-going . . . service to all points . . . ice-skating bug . . . that “car ALBERT T. ZODDA, B.A. New York, N. Y. Veterans’ Social Club 4; Tara Knights Society 4. good sense of humor . . . good-natured . . . conscien- tious . . . capable linguist . . . adept dancer . . . Settiw Dcnect yuf Ahearn, Gerard 217 East 176lh Street, New York City Angcletti, Alfred 9 Aqueduct Avenue, Yonkers. N. Y. Bach ran, William 4512 Park Avenue, Bronx. N. Y. Birdsall, Richard 208 Clarke Terrace. Cliffside, N J Blumenauer, John 343 East 195th Street. Bronx, N. Y. Botlino. Edward 4016 154th Street, Flushing, N. Y. Breitcnhach, Joseph 141-13 -84th Drive, Jamaica, 1.. I , N, Y, Breitwicser, Walter 47 Westchester Square. Bronx. N. Y. Cantatore, Paul 1560 White Plains Road, Bronx, N. Y. Caramanico, Entidio 835 East 231st Street, Bronx, N. Y. Cattaro, Carl 32-84 - 30th Street, Long Island City, N. Y. Ciavanrlli, Louis 23 Hyatt Avenue, Yonkers, N. Y. Collins, Joseph 663 Locust Street, Mt, Vernon. N. Y. Collins, Robert 30 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, N. Y. Costello, Joseph 3151 Country Club Road. Bronx, N. Y. Crean, Vincent 4360 Edson Avenue. Bronx. N Y. Dalton, Francis 2796 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx. N Y. Delaney, Thomas 3106 Griswold Avenue, Bronx, N Y. DeRcspiris, Peter, 19 South 11th Avenue, Mt Vernon, N. V. Dinklc, Phillip 4 Sikley Avenue. New Rochelle. N Y. Downes, Thomas 893 3rd Avenue. New York City Doyle, John ... 2 Hoffman Street. Franklin Square, Long Island. N. Y. Duffy, James 768 Fairmount Place, Bronx, N. Y. Duffy, John 81 Cayuga Road. Tuckahoe, N. Y. Fennclly, James 19 Oakley Place, Harrison, N. Y. Ferrara, Dominic .100 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle. N Y. Fitzgerald, James 54 Vcrmilyca Avenue, New York City Franzago, Eugene 168 4th Street, New Rochelle. N. Y. Gargano, Anthony 4813 Wilder Avenue. Bronx, N. Y. Gibson, Wm. Box 131, Scarborough, N. Y. Goddard, William 575 Knollwood Road, White Plains. N Y. Gunnison. Robert 4432 Van Cortlandt Park East, Bronx, N. Y. Gordon. William 34 Hubert Plate. New Rochelle. N Y. Haggerty. Charles Parallel Avenue. Riverside, Conn. Haggerty, Jerome 424 East 157th Street, Bronx, N. Y. Holmgren, Robert 20 Empire Street, Yonkers, N. Y. Hunt, John 4721 Richardson Avenue, Bronx. N. Y. Kenny, V. Paul 3330 Fenton Avenue. Bronx. N. Y. Kiriacon, Arthur . 2706 Kingsbridgc Terrace, Bronx, N. Y. Kosetzke, Herman 240 East 243rd Street, Bronx, N. Y. Leader. Walter 336 North Terrace Avenue. Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Leroy. Jacques 123 Overlook Road, New Rochelle, N. Y. Linquanti, August 1822 Holland Avenue, N. Y. Luviano, John 24 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, N Y Lavan, John . 562 West 191st Street, New York City Maloney. John 1475 Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx. N Y. McAvoy, John .... 2780 Grand Concourse. Bronx, N. Y. McKenna, John 25 South Seventh Avenue, Mt. Vernon. N. Y. Mee, John 370 St. Ann's Avenue. Bronx. N. Y. Meeker. Leland 372 Collins Avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Murray, John 912 East 17Sth Street, Bronx. N. Y. Nccson, John 4043 Edson Avenue, Bronx. N Y. O'Brien, Eugene 122 Clone Road. New Rochelle, N. Y. O'Connor, Nicholas 305 Riverside Drive New York City O’Meara. John 162 East 96th Street, New York City OToole, Thomas . 52 Birch Street, New Rochelle, N. Y. Porter, Raymond 156 Rusehill Avenue, New Rochelle, N. Y. Quinn, Michael ...........58 East 97th Street, New York City Reardon. James 2S7 East 239th Street, Bronx, N. Y. Rozctt, Walter 2779 Marion Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. Sachs, Leonard 165 Wykagvl Terrace, New Rochelle. N. Y Saleh, Roy 689 Main Street. New Rochelle. N Y. Stock, Donald 85 Hyatt Avenue, Yonkers. N. Y. Supple, Edmond 40 Marblehill Avenue. New York City Tesoro, Robert 221 North 8th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Vergara, John 825 Penficld Street, New York City VonAhlfeldt, Robert 47 Clarke Place, Portchester. N. Y. Waugh, James 1140 Woodywat Avenue, Bronx. N. Y. Welch, Thomas 2714 Bainbridge Avenue. Bronx, N. Y. White, Joseph 1440 St. Lawrence Avenue, Bronx, N Y. Zcidda, Albert 2738 Wallace Avenue. Bronx. N Y. v I 1 rfctivCtiei. r Student Council 82 ■- T . ... ■ c r„rff, MeUen Thomas O'Toole, John McFaddcn. Joseph Costello, bert McCartney. t OTlaherty. James Breheney. John Hood. 83 And if elected, I promise .. The Iona unit of the National Federation of Catholic College Students had two chair- men during the past year. Ed fioltino held the post till January when Arthur Kiriacon took over. Steering Committee Left to Right: Thomas Foley, Art Kiriacon. William Torpey, Ed Bottino. Steve McSweeney, John McCaffrey, Milliard Carey. Counting Student Relief collections. Brother Pakenham addresses X. F. C. C. S. Regional Constitutional Convention held at Iona. The National Federation of Catholic College Students during the past year has demonstrated amazing enterprise and energy in the effort to stimulate Catholic thought and promote Catholic Action on Iona’s campus. Among the activities in which the Federation has been engaged was the publication of the 'Iona C. A. Bulletin , which proved a successful attempt to make Iona men thinking Catholics. In December, a program of talks by outstanding Catholic leaders was inaugurated to set examples of militant Catholic Action. The organization also launched a drive to raise funds for the Brothers' Missions in India. One of the outstanding activities undertaken by the Federation has been the Student Relief Campaign which was conducted in conjunction with a national project of the N. F. C. C. S. The purpose of this drive was to aid needy European students in their efforts to combat both intellectual and physical starvation. The X. F. C. C. S. has been sectioned into several committees to facilitate more efficient organization. The Labor-Management Committee, the Education Committee, the Radio Acceptance Poll and the Speakers Bureau have all become efficient organs in the spreading of Catholic thought and ideals. Iona may point with pride to her N. F. C. C. S. as an example of Catholicism in action. 9 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus escorted the Blessed Sacrament. The May Day of prayer and loyalty, sponsored by the N. F. C. C. S. units of New Ro- chelle College and Iona and at- tended by 5,COO, was the first of what is hoped will be an annual series of May devotions. Ri. Reverend Abbot Coriston presided. o� ancL Society Founded in 1940, the same year that Iona College was granted its charter, the Tara Knights Society has the distinction of being the first social organ on the campus. Its name was inspired by the ancient Brotherhood of Tara Knights in Ireland. Its motto, “The spirit of friendship flourishes in good works , permeates the collegiate, social and sports world. Basically devoted to the interests of the Student Body, the club sponsors such gala events as the Spring Formal and Fall Hop. The presiding officers. President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, conduct weekly meetings in democratic forum under the able guidance of Brother Pakenham. Prospective candidates for membership must be sponsored and voted upon before being accepted into the society. Having gained a notable reputation on the campus in intercollegiate circles, the Tara Knights and its active alumni anticipate many successful years to come. The night schools night out. “7an. a 'KtuyAte TVutien 7 Through the efforts of Donald G. Stock, left, and V. Paul Kenney, right, the Lannon Debating Society piled an im- pressive record in. intercollegiate forensic competition. Their most notable achievement was the winning of the first annual X. F. C. C. S. debate tournament. St. ‘THatt etv “Sci ute i @lu6- The baby of campus activities, the St. Matthew Business Club, is fundamentally the result of independent student efforts. Chartered at Iona College in November. 1947. this organization owes its inception to the coordinated initiative of several upperclass- men In the Business School. One of their motivating purposes was to fill the need for practical aid to students by helping them plan for their careers in the business world and by broadening their back- ground in associated business fields: With a steadily growing membership composed of Iona's Business School graduates and undergraduates who are candidates for RBA degrees, the club made every effort to supplement classwork in a practical manner. Round table discussions of current accounting and business problems were held, a business column was periodically pub- lished in the school paper, prominent guest speakers were invited to lecture the club. With their initial efforts crowned by the rewarding success of achievement, members of the organization are looking forward to future years in which the highest Catholic ideals oi _St. Matthew, Keeper of the Books, will be carried into a business world where they are so urgently needed. Mr. V. B. Maloney, guest speaker, addresses the Club. Mr. Francis Kenm Btot''cT Mr. He Member pa ' 100 'Dcl ‘Vinci Society The I)a Vinci Science Society was founded in January 1948 by the initiative of a small group of Science Majors. The name was chosen because in all history no man showed such genius and diversity of accomplishments as Leonardo da Vinci. The purpose of the society is to aid all students in planning their professions, to develop the science reputation of Iona College and to combat the atheistic tendencies in present day science. Through the society the students are able to benefit by the experience of estab- lished Chemists and Physicists who speak at the monthly meetings on the industrial viewpoint of science and participate in tours of various science laboratories. The need of such a society at Iona is clearly seen by the enthusiasm by which it was received and some day in the future, through the efforts of its graduate members, it may include an employment service among its benefits to science students at Iona. 101 Robert Collins, President Joseph Blumenauer, James Reardon, John Lavan, Francis Dalton Gus Linquanti, Walter Rozett. Social @lu At the end of the war. Iona College was deluged with applications from scholastically inclined veterans. With their enrollment, the formation of a Veterans’ Social Club became assured. Founded in October 1945, by a hand- ful of members, it has since grown to one of the largest clubs on the campus. The principal requirement for membership is that the prospective candi- date be an Ex-Serviceman. Its members, in conjunction with committees from other social groups at Iona, sponsor many of the social highlights of the year. Its officers conduct weekly meetings under the supervision of Brother Dowling. Moderator and Adviser to the club. During these sessions new and old mem- bers alike are given the opportunity to make friends and discuss plans for future activities. The group is especially interested in Freshman veterans and urges their enrollment. Only upon surveying the Club’s successes in recent social activi- ties can one realize the full value of being an active member in the Veterans’ Social Club. Brothers Hullcn and Dowling. , ,hf ThantePving Just befo« 5ludent A m i LEFT TO RIGHT: Front Row: Rudy Koenig. Eugene Longhi. John McCarthy, Ed Riznvk, Marvin Bottnick. William Powell, Albert Carr, and Joe Cotti. Back Row: Leonard Wallace. Ray Mancison, Fred Harrison. William Yale, and Leader Phil Dinkel. Maestro Dinkel solos. Two years ago when Iona College began its rapid post-war expansion it became apparent that a well-organized and constantly functioning publicity committee would be a necessity. It was at this time that the present Student Publicity Board had its meager beginnings. In September. 1947. the full force of a “must organization was realized and a board was set up with definite purposes and tasks. It was accorded full recognition by school authorities. Ten active members immediately banded together for the first job at hand, that of getting news of Iona’s basketball team into the metropolitan newspapers. The most important tasks of the organization arose in connection with advertising the athletic teams of Iona College. The board worked in conjunction with their moderator and the Director of Athletics and schedules were published, brochures writ- ten and exchanged with other colleges, press releases issued periodically and various radio sports commentators contacted. These students, through their tireless endeavors and the fine results accruing from them, have won the admiration of faculty and student body alike. With bigger plans and hopes in the offing for next year the energetic members of Iona’s Student Publicity Board are eagerly awaiting another opportunity to sacrifice their time in order to spread the name and fame of Iona College far and wide. Paul Drescher Publicity Committee 106 — Pu Cicity I ■ I «SLfl ROBKRT FITZGERALD u NEIL HICKS 108 to I .LET «Hi A constitution for the Eastern New York-New Jersey region of., the National Federation of Cath- olic College Students was adopted Saturday at a convention held at Iona College. Twenty collegee.jjf I IONA FIVE TOPPLES | BROOKLYN COLLEGE1 • 'v -------- « Wins. 52-48. With Lata Rally j -—Police Disperse 2.000 Fans Unable to See Game $ In a scintillating struggle that i‘ jaaw Iona make up a 9-point ■ 'deficit in the final minutes, the .Brooklyn College basketball team •I ‘dropped its first game of the sea- jj 'son. 52—4S. to the New Rochelle |1 quintet last night before an over- flow crowd at the Flatbush court. S’ At the 14-minute mark of the | second half, with the Brooks ahead. 41—34. and three Iona gb starters out of the game on per- 35 sonal fouls, the New Rochelle re- sisted by a committee of the Iona : Brooi Campus Unit of the NFCCS. The ing j Rev. Brother J. M. Eagan Is the Pete; moderator for the unit. ed a Thomas Hayes, Iona freshman, j Cc r-r-i- T1 - , and Francis Noonan, sophomore, Coll serves. led by Jim Quigley, who , . . . : Rose racked up 8 points, rallied to tie hv_Richard.Bkvarla--aadJg? ■ the score. Two foul shots by 11 I Quigley and a lay-up by Phil Bar-;i: I raras gave Iona a 4-point margin. ,C | which they maintained as both ( crews swapped pairs of field goals. i6 [the first stansa Iona had'j) In the first stansA Iona (moved out to a 10-point lead, but. Brooks tied. 23—23, at half-? • ' undefeated Ira Shain and Howie Weiaglass, ' ronfl Collate a pair of 6-foot-5 pivot men. hit' M 77 « ca«]J for rapid baskets i give Brook- competition in the National Fed- £j i iQul the lead, which they held until. J elation of Catholic College StU- J tfl ;uigley And company began hit- r | ting Shain was high man with 15 I points, white Weiaglass and Frank I O'Shea of Iona registered 9 points I each. Meanwhile, outside the 1,500- Iseat Brooklyn gym. a crowd of 5 more than 2,000 started a small I riot when the gates were closed, lit required two police squads to Iscalter the crowd The line-up: IQMA tUl c.rr .lit BROOKLYN (Ml ore r � r. .ill an......... Ill rr . iv. rf .. i a ■ I iwutur. € I • I WdUllH. II it ..ess Rotonia . . Lite • • Sham. 'I . it . J 4 • Sl� ««Uul . ai«- -----Trial .... ia ii a1 tla—D� rblllipt iM IfcJIaUf. dents' debating tournaments. To date it has defeated the College, Kt of New Rbchelle and Fordham c s University, eah team once, and Seton Hall twice, one time in inj tournament. | wj Tuesday night the Iona team. | taking the atlirmative side on the i N' topic of Compulsory Military th Training defeated the Seton Hall - nf team in a debate at Seton Hall in 1 I New Jersey. 'A debate on Dec. 12; I St. Peter's College, possibly i • Vjin St. Peter's College, possibly I • «9 against Georgian court, will de- cide the toji team In tlvc — x York-New Jersey area of New the NFCCS. The senior team In- cludes Paul Kenny and Donald Stock. ROBERT BARRY =5= iff •THE STANDARD-STAR. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y„ ALLOCATED 10 IONA Sir The Associated Press WASHINGTON’ - The Federal t tency 'announced allo- ; Of government surplus on College. New ________________ The school ’will get two buildings and heaung j unsts. to supply six classrooms •nd a library, and equipment lor j them also may be furnished later from surplus supplies. The Rev. Brother Arthur Loftus president of Iona College, said today that Iona had applied six weeks ago for surplus building materials from the Government, and that all details of the project are now belne completed in New York City by the Rev. Brother William B. Dowling, who Is con- i Bro. Loftus Attends Regents Convocation ALBANY — The Rev. Brother Arthur Loftus. president of Iona College. Is one of many new col- lege presidents scheduled to be in-1 troduccd at the 80th annual con-! vocation of the Board of Regents Thursday in Chancellors Hall. State Education Building. Governor Thomas E. Dewey will, be the principal speaker at the evening session, beginning a'. S.ls P. M. The other speaker of the evening will be the Rev. Dr. Rob- ert I. Oannon. president of Ford- ham University, who Is alsoi president of the New York State I Association of Colleges and Unl-| versitles. I Highlight of the convocation j «j will be the inauguration of Dr. n Francis Trow Spaulding, dean of [I Harvard Graduate School of Edu- cation. as New York State Com- j . mlssloner of Education and Pres dent of the University of the! | Iona College in Neto Rochelle nty Branch Graduation Exercises £ «w Rochelle, was given by Richard Leo Pal- I YU Opensrjv i Iona JVV exer-1 who. reviewing the trouble.-; | ' of the world and examining their , causes, placed the major ernpha- School ; sis on the present character of I Philip J I family lire. -Nations are built HU Emi- ; UP and around the family.- he ■v---- it- the excr- ■ “but when that unit fails min difficulties counts 16 gradu„ I nations begin to crumble. ' He | c h, the Westchester the oj ‘-----there I f NYU should enjoy a e today Catholic Colleges Have j I campaign in its fust , f even ° three «o basketball. |in p« Convention at Iona 16 on ! ,uad “l I a «quad of 16 perse- P - Approximately 60 delegates rep- J gers. the local institu- r1 a. , rMentlng 20 Catholic colleges In i the season tonight at K New York State and New Jersey ew Rochelle against the jjent a ; re tending a convention of the._� | . And a .game Friday opport National Federation dl Catholic )|T]P New York against the the Bro College Students all day .today at 1 x l of Dentistry is about i1 which Iona College. The convention, caU- i the schedule goes at «1 to draw up a constitution for nt lty o! Cj the New York-New. Jersey area, i e Sob Williams, a lawyer “ t 10:30 AM id basketball mentor by of C Edward Bottino. Jbna senior i en-1 vaving trouble lining up (HoJy p and a representative of the Iona canoe11 r his team since most j College Campus Unit of the Henry1 have completed their ts: NPCC8. Is presiding as convention las � ( Tentative opponents ge chairman. The Rev. Brother J. M.e Od- | YU Commerce. Cbncor- Ee n u “ • moderator for the lunter College Vets. Iona unit. .J6. | ywi wallltrtlt I tges through problem hss been In ie same team down for ee nights a- week at j[ na College iins High School gym jirge annual •.Chester division is an He asserted and night school «■ Period the retaliates elating drills 11X3 than be war hadlof the Catholic Guidance Insti- tute. will discuss Marriage aod Personality. The role of the I husband and father In the family ] will be presented by Dr. Cyril B Egan on Oct. 26. and on Nov. 81 Mrs. Clare Armstrong win lead a I lav W«vtru «dai- anA J.SPirll Which j dUCUMlon Ml the Jghts no earlier than . i of a wife to her husband, her earner man { opportunity . home JAY EIDT I)AN CUDDIHY GEORGE HABERMAN MICHAEL MURPHY 109 Steering Committee Front Row: John McFadden. Vincent Crean. William O'Grady, John Henry. Robert Yizet. Back Row: Leo Sweeney, John Gardner, Robert Fitzgerald. Conceived-during the spring term of the 1946-1947 scholastic year, the idea of a Gaelic Society at Iona College became an actuality in the fall of 1947. Considering Iona's Irish traditions and the back- ground of the Christian Brothers of Ireland it was only a matter of time before an organization of this nature was realized. Primarily a cultural and social group, the society planned and carried out numerous activities during the year with the purpose of acquainting all its members more fully with the customs, folklore, and literature of the “Emerald Isle. Irish films and travelogues were presented and group dancing and singing became popu- lar pastimes. Well known speakers were also scheduled to speak periodically at the informal “get-togethers” sponsored by the members. Open to unlimited membership, the society has be- come one of the most popular social groups on campus. It is serving its purpose well by acting as a light and interesting supplement to the courses in Irish History. Literature, and the Gaelic language offered in Iona’s curricula. The evening's Gaelic lesson. Ill lut f y : j I v Front Rom: Eugene Kuhn, Paul Kenny, John Mee. Walter Cubita, John Crossin. Middle Row: Donald Stock, George Nicholson, John Murry,-Mikael -rn' - , Bock Ron Thomas Gariepy. Thomas Brady, Dominic VecchiareHS-Robert Berg.m iudeni acuvliy ' . a ■ “i ., ■ - oit rnilue' 112 Social 'dife, ,0NA COLLEGE Aprili5 Form S nior Alfred Angeletti and Trene Roche. Demure or shy?? The pause that refreshes. Watch the birdie. Sitting one out. tlcj 120 A happy table with Tom Martin, John Huneke, Charles Bartke, Al Bronski The photographer is busy tonight t 121 PofiuCtiSl c Smion, Lou Ciavarelli f 126 neiy t Studwfo Luis Amengual. Venezuela; Jean Jaime, Mexico; Max tie Reynal, Martinique; Paul Leroy. Belgium; and Carlos Hernandez, Co chat with Gene Kuhn. It happens once a year, � GALWAY vs. GAE RICEHS.vs.POWE Also Hurling, Ccilidhc Da1 Gaelic Singing Competitio� AERI I Council oil IONA SUM� Starting at 1 P.M. Frr« T nn onatiofl lo flam, Wh Bv 1 � Wt, T «'MERE TO BUY TICKETS. Whu to Am CALI •( IRISH INDUSTRIES DEPOT, BRONX GALLIC IJAC.LT, Sc jnwS S PHHXLCELTIC SOG, � 11 E. 70 Sc. (FW f 174 St. mtd Ft. U wtungvon Ainw. IC LEAGUE in Senior Football 1MEMORAL H.S. in Senior Football Contests. at the Garlic Ltngiugc Competitions. Ccilidhe Mor in Evening. DHEACH 1H0R A iiL c sponsored by the Gaelic Societ TO BE HELD AT New Rochelle may: 1948 Next Day • in Event of Rain dinner. BUSES Leave Fonlhnni Road and led Avnw from 11 jjh. to I pan. I. 216 W. tSdi S(. Or B. CaJWndrr. )2dl - 44ih Strrrt. I. I. Gty. a Avr., N.Y.C. GAELIC SOCIETY of N. Y. 214 W. Wth St. (Friday n l.« on� ,). , St. ac Alrvandrr Ait, Vnu, (Friday i ht only). fit only). ST. EUZARTTIFS BRANCH of the GAELIC LEAGUE. R. S. I?J, I only). Leo Sweeney, who played right halfback for the Gaelic League, poses with a member of the victorious Mayo team. 131 135 7tie 1 emicui In October. 1947. THE IONIAN, Iona's bi-weekly news- paper, entered its second successful year of publication. Following the ideals of its founders and the plans and hopes of its predecessors, “The Pinnacle and Sidelights,” it advanced to new heights in both quantity and quality. With a student body topping the fifteen hundred mark it was but natural for THE IONIAN staff to be increased from thirty-three to forty-four members. With the impetus generated by the addition of new blood and the experience acquired by the second year men the number of publications for Volume Two was raised from ten to thirteen. New columns were added, many improved pictures and cartoons published, and finer layouts planned. The prize packages for the year, however, appeared in the special editions of THE IONIAN, the Christmas Issue and the Commencement Issue. Embodied in these were beautiful rotogravure sections, the result of detailed planning and hard work by staff members. It was also during this school year of 1947-1948 that THE IONIAN finally found its new home. This was indeed a momentous occasion, and it culminated an intensive year- long search for permanent quarters. It will be from this office in Walsh Hall that Iona Col- lege's hne contribution to the Catholic Press will continue to maintain in years to come the high standards set by its predecessors. I— ___ vi c STAFF. I.t Right: Fred Miller. Paul 1 Donald Stock. John Flood. Rocco. Arnold Fury, John O’! a method� Bob Barry, nbers, Mu i in the sub- l)OW quite n r i the Col ct the t . Relief • e . � • •trey, active in Student cov . reported recently that •e premiere ran off smooth i's NFC' S has expressed its ition to , ohn for his efforts. ■oc Costello, President of the Council, who was of con vlp to the X FCCS in pro- supply of Catholic Christ These cards are no« i by the l-.x. with al to k to • indent Relic i Kd Bottipo has also e Paul Kef ice Com� Kional T the S' it effo toned V indicated his fxtv jW « L na was .if. and le; Sec After a fe - • rt of ♦ appreciate- :o Inv nation Uf heir effor n ) ds for tl tc| Iham. an for it •rer the almve ent rds. He BUSINESS STAFF. UJt to Right: John Bates, Lawrence Adlum, George Bates. 138 A U S’ gS � W’ D £! V e 0A- NEWS STAFF, I a:ft to Right: William Bachran. Walter Leader. James Hartnett, Deroy Thomas. Robert Meeker, William Morris. Walter Cubita. John Martin. Thomas Foley. . v ■ tght lames Cava- JSSEft - rank unando EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A group of underclassmen pause for the camera. A few of the Sophs Heau bow. 131 ... and a few more. Waiting for Mr. A. B. C Now. let s see: Do 1 have to take this home? Juniors . . . Very exotic pose, Mac. Look Jim, two heads. 152 If I had the wings of an angel . . That “Exam-week” look. 153 lot 155 And he works, TOO. freshmen I ain't got nobody Don't say you weren’t in the Icann, fellas. Which one uses the Toni? What's in the bag. Bill? It's a long time before exams Now if I'm elected Ah, (or the life of a financier Chemistry Freshmen: we During the exam. Before the next exam. After the exam. STUDKXT COUNCIL. Ixjt to Right: Wayne Farley. Fugone Ball. Arthur Phillips, Walter Dianis. RolK rt Lawrence, President; George Reilling. Anthony Amaruso, William Bugsach. James Gaffney. How did that day student geiinr. rftMetia. ■ Big Jim Quigley of Iona leaps into the air to take a rebound in the closing minutes of the hectic Brooklyn College game. The ball has just eluded the outstretched arm of Weisglass of the Kingsmen. Phil Barreras, in the foreground, waits for Quigley's pass to start the fast break. Iona scored a S2-48 victory. 5A S' cnA c s c a AS s Sl. In Freddy Pericas, co-captain of the 1947-48 varsity, we have Iona’s closest approach to the |x r- petual motion machine. Although slowed down somewhat from his previous season's pace which saw him roll up 249 points to lead the team in scoring, Freddy still proved to Ik- a valuable man indeed. The above shot shows Freddy scoring two points in a game which Iona drop| ed to St. John's, 66 to 46. Phil Barreras spots an opponent six inches but the jump ends in a draw during the Manhattan game. Iona bowed 67-51. Phil served as co-captain with Pericas. 173 Phil Barreras Don Foxe Dick Birdsall Danny Walsh (21) and Frankie O'Shea (14) of Iona eye the ball anxiously as it soars upward toward the basket in the Pratt game. Two of the Brooklynites seem interested too. The McDermottmen t«H k this one 70-57. Joe DiStanislao John O'Hagan An unidentified Loras player registers horror as Danny Walsh of Iona floats in gracefully for a lay-up. The Iowans won 75-68 in overtime despite Danny's con- tribution. This contest saw the visitors rally after Iona overcame an eighteen point deficit. Brian Murphy Warren Adams X Coach McDermott five before the game. confers with the starting ound- I. I)ick Hirdsall and Brian Murphy, looking determined, leave the locker room for pre-game practice. 176 1' token f °� th wmo f s Iona wins 58 33 and the two quin- tets troop back to their respective locker rooms. Even the shout- ing's over now. and Manager Lou Ciavarelli files away the uni- forms for future reference. Jim Quigley Joe DiStanislao (23) runs into some tangled opposition as he goes for. the ball during the Arnold game which Iona won 56-39. Dannv Walsh (21 is coming to “Big Joe's” assistance. BROTHER R. B. I’OWER Director of Athletics jamks McDermott Coach of Basketball Scoring 241 219 189 132 130 96 95 74 37 30 28 24 13 3 1 1 Individual O'Hagan . DiStanislao I’ericas . Walsh O'Shea Murphy, B. Barreras . Birdsall . Lawless . Daniels . Connolly . Quigley . Gill. Adams Foxe Zimmer GLS MASIELLO Varsity Managers: Lee Meeker, Lou BILL BAC HRAX Cheerleader Ciavarelli, and I s Hains. Cheerleader FROSH BASKETBALL: Front Row: Louis Canale. Pat Caulfield. Jim Cunningham, Artie Guy, and Tommy Phillips. Hack Row: Al Duaso, Anthony Trimarchi, John Walsh. William Boes. Robert Powers, and Russ Fitton. The Record Iona 1 St. Francis 0 Iona 3 Fordham 10 Iona 8 Adelphi 3 Iona 4 X. V. S. M. A. 9 Iona 2 Seton Hall 6 Iona 5 Queens 4 Iona 14 St. Peter’s 5 Iona 0 Seton Hall 10 Iona 7 Montclair Teachers 6 Iona 4 Queens 2 Iona I Arnold 4 Iona 13 Jersey City Teachers 0 Iona . S Manhattan 0 Iona 10 Jersey City Teachers 7 Iona 0 Adelphi 1 Iona 4 Panzer 10 Iona 14 Army J. V. 1 Despite a plague of difficulties which harried him throughout the season. Coach Johnny Miggins piloted the Iona baseball team to a highly success- ful season in his second year at the helm. The year was highlighted by the sensational pitching of Vito Yalentinetti who spun two shutouts over top flight metropolitan rivals—St. Francis and Manhattan. Iona's overall record was 12 wins against 7 losses. Except for third base which saw four occupants in the course of the season, the infield was stable. Lissner and Magee at shortstop and second base teamed up with Bob Mitten at first to form a spec- tacular and successful double play combine which few opponents could match. In Joe Schramm. Jim Hurley and Marty Gonda or Ed Lenahan the Migginsmen possessed a hard- hitting and speedy outfield. Behind the plate Dick Finn performed his duties with a finesse that belied his one year of college experience. He was capably assisted by George Warren and the long-ball hitting Bill Swiss. Vito Yalcntinctti Gerry Lissner Hurley Walt Crowlcv Joe Schramm Dick Birdsall John Merrill John Cacciatore George Warren Frank Mirabelli Ted Munchak Front Row : John Miggins (coach); Jerry Lissncr, Bob Magee, Tony Loiaconi, Joe Schramm. Second Row: Bob Mitten. Marty Gonda, Fred Zimmer, Bill Shine. Vito Yalentinetti. Third Row: Ted Munchak, Bill Swiss, George Warren, Dick Finn, John Merrill. Back Row: John Cacciatore, Jim Hurley, Frank Mirabelli, Carlos Hernandez. Bob Magee Tonv Loiaconi red Zimmer -rl Joseph Burns Edward Connolly T444 (fautfatf, The coming of winter saw the harriers augmented by sophomores William H. Brown and John Faughman and yearlings Vincent Dempsey, John Hunekc, James 1’. Waters, and William Brown, Jr., in preparation for track history's biggest indoor season. The banked board season was highlighted by the first place victory of the frosh milers in the New Jersey Relay Carnival. The quartet was made up of Jim Waters, Don Badinelli, Holliday and Sandiford. Water’s fourth in the two mile run of the Long Island Knights of Columbus Meet. Burns'fourth place in the Junior Metropolitan A A I’ three mile run, and Mackin s fifth in the Columbus Council 880 yard run were the other | oint scorers of the sea- son. Other meets included the Teaneck C V () Meet. The New York Pioneer Club Run. Seventh Regi- ment Relays, N. Y. A. C. Meet, Metropolitan A A I' Handicap Meet, and the New York Knights of Larry Hetherington 18� PRACTICE OX THE BOARDS FOR THE INDOOR SEASON: Left to Right MeGlynn, Martin. Taracido, Badinelli, Gilmartin, Hetherington, Burns, and James M. Waters. “V Donald Badinelli The Fall semester of 1947 saw the addition of a new sport when cross-country appeared on the Iona scene. Though the last ten days of the season were washed out by torrential rains, the weather cannot erase the .500 record of the freshmen, which is marked success for the first year of any sport: and the fight put up by the under-strength varsity. The first year hill and dalers turned in wins over Brooklyn Poly and St. John's and lost to St. Francis and X. Y. U. The upper-classmen were less fortu- nate with one win against Brooklyn Poly and losses to St. Francis. St. John’s and Adelphia. Individual stars developed with sophomore Joe Taracido's first place against Adelphi, and frosh Cardinal “Sandy Sandiford's triumphs against both St. John's and Brooklyn Poly. In addition to Taracido. the varsity consisted of Captain Michael MeGlynn. Bob Gilmartin. Jim M. Waters, and Van Bethel The frosh squad was made up of Co-captains Sandiford and Tom Mackin, Joe Burns. Larry Hetherington, and Ted Holliday. Burns is captain-elect of next year's varsity. John Huncke CROSS COUNTRY: Iona Varsity vs. St. John’s. We lost but the frosh won that same afternoon. Ionians Taracido, McGlynn, and Gilmartin arc visible at the start of the five mile up-hill, down- hill run. 'Ktc6i up t e (fatUen , Spring and the outdoor season came simultaneously and with the cinder sport, there was still another addition to the team roster. Additions to the varsity were Jim McN'aney, Boh Snediker, Desmond Phillips. Tom Brown. Gerard Denver, and Mark Gallant. Frosh Bill Golden was the only addition to the first year squad. Highlight event of the season was the Penn Relays, in which a classified mile relay of Waters. Taracido. Bethal, and McGlynn captured fifth place. In the Seton Hall Relays, this same quartet added a fourth place, and were joined by the frosh medley relay of Burns. Sandiford, Holliday, and Mackin, which took fifth. A freshman triangular meet between N. Y. l , St. Francis, and Iona, saw the Violets come in first and Iona last, but not without plenty of Irish point scoring. Iona scorers were Jim Waters’ first in the 44C yard run and Sandiford’s second in the same event and third place in the one mile run. Holliday contributed twice with a second in the 220 dash and a fourth in the 100. The only varsity triangular meet between Brooklyn College. Adelphi, and Iona, saw the meet go to Brooklyn, with Iona's field men saving the day for the Irish. McXaney's second place in the shot put. and Phillips’ third and Tom Brown’s fourth in the discus were the only Iona scorers. In a special Metropolitan A A I' four mile run. Burns captured the only gold medal of the outdoor season by taking first in the novice section. Hetherington also captured a medal for the third place spot in the same event. Van Bethel was varsity captain of the indoor-outdoor track and field teams while Sandiford headed the corresponding freshmen units. Herbert Malach was publicity manager for the cross-country and track and field teams while Alfred Otten was team manager for the units. OLLEGE tru IT. Probably d - rHE MKS «� 0N4 01 WATCH INC! THK BIRDIK Iona's first cross-country team is posed for posterity. Ixft to Rit’ it: Sandiford, Hetherington, Connolly. Martin. Waters. Brown. Huncke, Holliday, Mackin, Badinclli and Burns. John J. Wolff, COOC n tcC U 44 @ountxtf, According to his present strategy, Mr. John J. Wolff’s plans are laid for the future; and that future is destined to start in 1949-1950. Finishing his second year as coach of Track and Field, Mr. Wolff bases his target date for bombing metropolitan sports circles on his present freshmen squad and his small, almost all sophomore varsity. Prior to coming to Iona. Mr. Wolff established himself as both an outstanding athlete and an excellent coach. A member and captain of three intercollegiate championship teams, he was considered one of the country's outstanding middle distance runners and was selected for All-America honors and membership in the National Championship Team which toured Europe. In five years of coaching at LaSalle Academy, his teams were four time winners of the Hronx-Westchester title and runner up five times for the City Championships. In his short span at Iona, Mr. Wolff has fielded a complete spiked shoe array of indoor and out- door track and field and cross-country. Already, it is possible to glimpse that team of the future. In fact, Mr. Wolff's teams are not waiting for the calendar and are already on the road to success. Dom Ferrara o PI Kugcne O'Brien John Hogan F.dward Niessncr Joe Pisani Bob Kullman Bob Holmgren Jack McGreevy Frank Fitzpatrick John Storch r, Frank Cosnahan Gerald Hartnett Tom Whelan Dick Harmonay (fyietv.,, Faced by more experienced and better equipped rivals in every race in which they participated, the Iona Crew went through the entire season without a victory. If their appearance did not stimulate fear in their rivals, it did call for respect, for although frequently outraced. they were never outfought. It was not until the next to the last race of the season, the Dad Vail Regatta, that an opponent crossed the finish line in the Iona Varsity Shell's wake. The unfortunate victim was Amherst and staid old Boston rang with the Irish rejoicing. The last race of the season brought even more optimism, when the Iona Sweepmen finished only a length and a half behind Columbia on the Harlem. Coach McVicar looks forward to next season with considerable optimism. Harold McGrath Joe Kaminski Mickey Byrne The varsity shell pulls away from the dock for a practice session. Mitchell Jim Plunkett Michael Siracuso Jim Sullivan Astari ta members examine (he Coach McVicar inspires the crew to greater effort—via the megaphone. All together! Heave ho! N.R.R.C The victors enter the boathouse after the Yale race. Candidates give the rowing, General view of the boathouse showing the idle rich on the right and a few crew members on the dock Mr. Fred Rallabioof the X no City Printing Company for his patience and ex| ert handling of the numer- ous details connected with this publication; and Mr. J. Rex La Viano of the l.a Viano Studio for his helpful ad- vice and artistic work on the senior pictures.