La Salle University - Explorer Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1941 volume:

jjo r PUBLISHED 1941 Editor FRANCIS J. GUERIN Associate Editor JAMES E. GALLAGHER Bv iness Manager JOHN F. McEVOY • yhe CxttUtet Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of LA SALLE COLLEGE Philadelphia, Pa. OPHU)0f4. . . Presenting life at La Salle with the Class of 1941 ... It all begins with that startling word Matriculation . . . Freshman bliss . . . initiation . . . dinks . . . classroom dilemma . . . Sophomore sophistication . . . hazing the freshmen . . . participating in the annual play . . . great basketball team . . . Junior awakening . . . social whirl . . . class banquet . . . successful Prom . . . Senior responsibility . . . supervising the Blue and Gold Ball . . . thesis . . . and finally, the climax . . . Graduation. Cmfiu4 W acukif ehhf tu4ent6 tt detclAAMS OtfOhijatwus C«« te t - ' peiai Xife fitkleticA t e4icathH . . . To the world of industry ... a successful business man . . . young . . . ambitious . . . clear thinking and enterprising ... To the Christian Brothers ... a product which their hands have helped to guide . . . one whom they have watched grow ... in virtue and learning . . . one of whom they are justly proud . . . and yet one who is honestly humble ... an Affiliated Member of their organization ... It is to John McShain, then, that we, the Class of 1941, dedicate this book . . . the second volume of The Explorer. 10 c A M P U S Sunrise and alarmclocks . . . quick break- fast, if at all . . . automobile starters . . . trolley cars . . . late perhaps . . . Ethics, Sociology or even French for that awakening dip into the deep and sometimes cool waters of education . . . cheery goodmorning ' s . . . smiling professors, some, others yawning . . . roll call . . . here, here, present, here . . . and so down the list . . . class discussions . . . notes . . . assignments due . . . and overdue . . . bell ... A change of classes . . . sudden bustle of the corridors . . . crowded but pleasant alcove . . . bulletin board . . . club notices . . . cut warnings . . . lost and found . . . congratulations team . . . Locker room . . . combinations . . . lock trouble . . . books . . . slamming doors ... a quiet chat with a chum . . . smoke curling lazily from a briefly lighted cigarette . . . more classes . . . Lunch . . . choosing the proper spot . . . Back to drowsy afternoon labs . . . moments in the library . . . just reading or pursuing a classroom assign- ment . . . All of these ' taking place under the tower. 12 When day is done and shadows fall . . . empty corridors . . . rich in the sights and the sounds of the day . . . things they hove seen and heard . . . students rushing . . . others just shuffling along ... a group of faculty members making their way to classes . . . bull sessions . . . a happy whistle ... a lone crooner ... or the click, click, click of leather heels on marble floors . . . Then, the faculty house walk in the sun and snow . . . arches . . . symbols of strength and education . . . porch pillars draped with fine firs and clinging vines . . . the blending of these things, animate and inanimate make school surroundings pleasant and beautiful ... a definite aid to higher learning. Humble souls who come to kneel and pray . . . young men . . . students each . . . and children of God . . . Some just sit and talk with Him . . . others have their particular devotions . . . stations of the cross ... a prayer before the statue of the Blessed Virgin or Saint Joseph . . . each tenderly embracing the boy Jesus . . . inspiration to men of all ages ... a word with our patron, Saint John Baptist de La Salle . . . confessions too . . . before each first Friday . . . always bringing memories of Father Higgins . . . Then, the new murals ... a truely worthy addition to an already fine chapel . . . each of these six works of art depicting a moment in the life of Saint La Salle . . . a tall, kindly man . . . rich looking, yet truly humble in bearing . . . talking to little children . . . old men . . . beggars . . . fellow workers . . . surrounded by angels . . . These murals in memory of Bishop J. Shannon . . . Catherine and John McShain . . . Thomas F. Slatterty . . . Deceased Alumni of La Salle College . . . Mrs. Ignatius Horstmann . . . and every student of La Salle. 14 A flame which burns eternally for men . . . the Sacred Heart . . . Author of all good ... of all grace ... in Whose keeping is placed the most heartfelt intentions of every La Salle man . . . pure white statue . . . with arms outstretched . . . spotlighted at the center of the quadrangle walk ... at times surrounded by the bursting blossoms of spring ... at others by the hot summer sun . . . the mellow gold shades of autumn . . . the smooth soft snow of long winter months ... in the midst of all these He blesses and protects ... At His feet glows the warm red lamp of devotion . . . perpetually . . . noon and night . . . the symbol of that devotion common to all La Salle . . . the youngest freshman knows of it and has already begun to cherish it . . . the oldest alumnus, long since departed from the campus, has made it a part of his life. Light is our bark, brothers . . . rest on your oars ... let us drift a moment . . . with the wind and the tide of education ... to enjoy a leisurely stroll about the campus ... to settle on the soft grass at the foot of a shady green ... or in the lounge ... to join a few friends in a game of pinochle . . . chess . . . checkers ... or just listen to the sounds which float from the game room . . . eight ball in the side pocket . . . the crack of a rack broken sharply by some anxious cue holder . . . bank the two in the corner . . . come on Ponzi, shoot one ... or the irregular yet rhythmical click of the table tennis ball . . . against the paddle, table, paddle, floor . . . your point . . . then, all too soon, back to class. The scene changes . . . and yet, somGhow, things seem to remain the same ... if we are continually with them ... so, at first glance a senior new sees La Salle just as he saw it the day of his matriculation . . . stopping a moment however ... to brush away the dull mist cf familiarity ... he realizes, for the first time perhaps, ths great changes which hove been wrought ... He no longer sees the tall majesty of a slumbering Wister woods . . . instead, the impressive massiveness cf a new high school meets his eye ... no longer is there a large bumpy field . . . marked off by three makeshift baseball diamonds . . . now there is a smooth, neatly fenced, all-purpcse athletic field . . . the quad- rangle now has a real fourth dimension . . . the gift of Mr. McShain . . . before, the space stood yawning . . . very vacant indeed . . . The walks .of the campus now stretch out in smooth white ribbons of cement . . . formerly, just gravel . . . Then, too, the evolution of the lounge forms an interesting picture ... at first . . . nothing . . . then ... a small crowded room . . . removed to larger quarters in the locker room . . . still, very obviously, inade- quate ... it had study and card tables . . . large comfortable benches . . . radio . . . yes ... all of these . . . and yet . . . well, then came a new setup in the new dormitory building ... it had everything . . . The growth of organizations about the campus . . . the Masque . . . from two-bit melodramas to first class hits from broadway ... the Radio Forum . . . larger stations and more time on the air ... the Mothers ' Club . . . added interest for all . . . their donation of a new and beautiful powder room for lady visitors . . . Changes in the Faculty ... a new Dean ... a new Librarian ... all departments get additions to their faculty membership . . . chemistry . . . languages . . . literature . . . education . . . accounting . . . law . . . economics . . . each division of this tree of learning has given us at least one new face . . . Great strides have been made in the field of religious endeavor . . . lively participation in Inter-racial Society . . . Archccnfraternity of Christian Doctrine . . . the Catholic Worker and Catholic youth move- ments . . . these things apparently La Salle ' s answer to appeal which rang so loudly in our ears when we first entered school . . . that call to Catholic Action. F A C U L T Y BROTHER ANSELM, President From crude stone the sculptor brings forth his work ... so, out of the unmolded material which was once the new La Salle, Brother Anselm has shaped its destiny . . . For nine years he has fashioned it . . . bit by bit . . . using skillfully, the keen cutting tools of education and virtue, the heavy hammer of unceasing effort ... a driving force distinctly his . . . With this accomplishment has been mixed a warm sympathy ... a kind understanding ... a profound devotion to the Sacred Heart ... In this way he has been a true leader and a lasting example to all who hove followed him. BROTHER G. LEWIS, Dean Dean and guide of man . . . office doors always open in the hope of giving friendly and effective aid to students . . . observer of trends and prob- lems of school life ... a re- spected teacher ... an eminent mathematician . . . soft spoken . . . interesting and original . . . the originator of the student handbook . . . The Agenda. OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE REV. BROTHER E. FELIX, Vice- President and Professor of Education REV. BROTHER G. JOSEPH, Registrar and Professor of Physics REV. BROTHER E. JOHN, Bursar REV. BROTHER D. SABASTIAN, Assistant Bursar BROTHER E. ALFRED, Public Speaking BROTHER E. ANTHONY, English BROTHER F. ANDREW, English BROTHER E. LUKE, English JAMES J. HENRY, Finance WILLIAM E. HOWE, Accounting JOSEPH J. SPRISSLER, Business Law BROTHER F. NORBERT, Accounting ALFRED CRAWFORD, Business Law BROTHER G. LEONARD, Sociology and Political Science UGO DONINI, History JOSEPH F. FLUBACHER, Economics BROTHER E. CHARLES, Chemistry BROTHER G. JOHN, Mathematics and Physics ROLAND HOLROYD, Biology BROTHER G. ALPHONSUS, Embryology and Comparative Anatomy BROTHER G. RAYMOND, Chemistry BROTHER D. THOMAS, German BROTHER F. VINCENT, Latin and Gr eek BROTHER E. WILLIAM, French BROTHER E. ABDON, German REV. ANTHONY J. FLYNN, Religion VERY REV. E. CYPRIAN NUSCA, O.SS.T., Italian BROTHER E. STANISLAUS, Philosophy BROTHER E. IGNATIUS, Librarian BROTHER D. ALBERT, Psychology BROTHER F. ALOYSIUS, Athletic Moderator I ' r • • JOHN J. ANGELO 1502 2nd Ave., York, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Vice-President of the Senior Class . . . President cf the German Club . . . Chairman of the Ticket Committee of the Blue and Gold Ball . . . Rambling Reporter of Collegian . . . Secretary of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Manager of Basketball . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. JAMES J. BERNA 3424 N. 23rd St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Law Member of the Bar and Bench So- ciety . . . Member of Le Cercle Francois . . . Member of the Business Staff of the 1941 Explorer . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. ANTHONY A. BLUNDI 1915 S. Beechwood St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Classics Member of the Classical Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. THOMAS A. BREEN 5115 Pulaski Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Member of the Masque Board of Directors . . . Sports Editor of the 1941 Explorer . . . Sports Editor of the Collegian . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Three Years of Varsity Tennis . . . Chairman of the Program Committee of the Blue and Gold Ball . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. BERNARD A. BRESLIN 1302 S. 53rd St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Classics Member of the C.A.A. Pilot Training Corps . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Member of the Class- ical Club. JOHN A. BRNICH 2427 E. Hazzard St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Four Years of Varsity Basketball . . . Member of the Radio Forum . . . Member of the Varsity Club. GEORGE J. BROOKES 6232 Lindbergh Blvd., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Business Administratio7i Member of the Masque . . . Member of the Economics Club . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda. WILLIAM R. BURGOYNE 7436 N. 21st St„ Phila. Bachelor of Scieyice in Business A dministration President of the Bar a nd Bench So- ciety . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of Le Cercle Francois . . . Secretary of the Economics Club . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda. JOSEPH C. CAIRNS 318 Caspian Ave,, Atlantic City Bachelor of Science in Accounting Four Years of Varsity Football . . . Member of the Varsity Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. 24 ROBERT J. COURTNEY 236 Edgsmcnt Ave., Ardmcre, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education Vice-President of the Glee Club . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Member of the Collegian Staff . . . Member of the Blue and Gold Dance Committee . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda. ALFRED F. D ' ALESSANDRO 2215 McKean St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Pure Science Member of the Pure Science Club . . . Member of Junior Week Com- mittee. ROBERT L. DEAN 343 Roslyn Ave., Glenside, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education President of the Glee Club . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Managing Editor of the Collegian . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda. 25 ANTHONY J. DePIETRO 1327 Christian St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Member of the German Club . . . Member of the Pre-Medical Society. WILLIAM J. DIAMOND 2628 N. 27th St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Pure Science Member of the Pure Science Club . . . Member of Junior Week Com- mittee. LOUIS T. D iSTEPHANO 1024 N. 67th St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Member of II Circolo Italiano . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. 26 JOSEPH A. DOUGHERTY 5705 Boyer St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Member of the Masque . . . Member of the Bar and Bench Society . . . Member of the Harvest Dance Com- mittee . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. THOMAS J. FARLEY 607 s. 52nd St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Captain of Varsity Track Team . . . Sports Editor of the 1941 Explorer . . . Member of the Collegian Staff . . . Member cf the C.A.A. Pilot Train- ing Corps. WALTER G. FORTNUM Eddington, Bucks County Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Director cf the Radio Forum . . . Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of the German Club . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Assistant in Biology, Two Years . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. 27 ROBERT S. FUCHS 1319 E. Montgomery Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Treasurer of the Masque . . . Chair- man of the Orchestra Committee of the Blue and Gold Ball . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. JAMES E. GALLAGHER 1010 W. Wagner Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Law Editor of the 1941 Explorer . . . Chairman of the Harvest Dance . . . Circulation Manager of the Col- legian . . . One Year of Varsity Hockey . . . Captain of the Cheer- leaders . . . Member of the Radio Forum . . . Chairman of Junior Week Plaque Committee . . . Member of the Masque. VICTOR E. GAMBONE 544 Queen St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of the Radio Forum . . . President of II Circolo Italiano. 28 JOSEPH E. GAMBALA 4420 Germantown Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Law Member of the Bar and Bench So- ciety . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. HAROLD A. GENTLE 126 Dawson St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting One Year of Varsity Hockey . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. JOSEPH A. GIDJUNIS 238 N. 2nd St., Frackville, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education Four Years of Varsity Football . Member of the Varsity Club. 29 EUGENE E. GILLEN 916 W. 4th St., Wilmington, Del. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Four Years of Varsity Basketball . . . Member of the Varsity Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. NICHOLAS L. GIUNTA 927 S. 9th St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Secretary of II Circolo Italiano . . . Member of the Glee Club . . . Mem- ber of Junior Week Committee. FRANK J. GREISSER 2557 S. Dewey St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Pure Science Member of the Pure Science Club . . . Member of Junior Week Com- mittee. 30 PAUL J. GROSS 1542 Myrtlewood St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Member of the Collegian Staff . . . Member of the German Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. FRANCIS J. GUERIN 5327 Castor Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Editor of the 1941 Explorer . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of the Bar and Bench Society . . . Member of the Radio Forum . . . Member of the Economics Club . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. LEONARD C. ZATORIS 406 Spruce St., Tamaqua, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education Member of the Varsity Club . . Four Years of Varsity Football. CHARLES D. HEAVEY 5506 Cedar Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Law Member of the Bar and Bench So- ciety . . . Member of Junior Week Committee . . . Member of the Busi- ness Staff of the 1941 Explorer. WILLIAM E. HOLT 5327 Chester Ave., Chester, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Prejiaration for Medicine Vice-President of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Club Editor of the Col- legian . . . Vice-President of the German Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee . . . Assistant in Biology, Two Years . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. RICHARD P. INGAGLIO 1627 S. 11th St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Member cf the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member cf Junior Week Com- mittee. «R 32 THOMAS H. KILRAIN 917 Church Lane, Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Four Years of Varsity Football . . . Member of the Varsity Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. JOHN P. LAVERY 1335 W. Girard Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Four Years .of Varsity Track . . . Member of the Collegian Staff . . . Member of the German Club . . . Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of the Varsity Club. JOSEPH A. LEPERE 58 Madison Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais. 33 GEORGE LOCHETTO 272 W. Maple St., Ambler, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education Four Years of Varsity Football . . . Member of Junior Week Committee . . . Member of the Varsity Club. ARTHUR J. LUCKEY 100 Cliff Terrace, Wyncote, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Law Member of the Bar and Bench So- ciety . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Member of the Radio Forum. WILLIAM F. LYNN 2107 Monmouth St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Four Years of Varsity Basketball . . . Member of the Varsity Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. 34 EDWARD MACKO 1902 Berkshire St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of the German Club . . . Member of Junior Week Com- mittee. JOHN F. McEVOY 211 Easton Rd, Willow Grove Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Treasurer of the Senior Class . . . Business Manager of the 1941 Ex- plorer . . . Vice-President of the Masque . . . One Year of Varsity- Hockey . . . Business Manager of the Collegian . . . President of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . President of the Economics Club. JOHN T. McGEEHAN 5547 Addison St., Phila. BD.chelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine President of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of the German Club . . . Member of Junior Week Com- mittee. 35 FRANCIS J. McQUILKIN 935 N. 50th St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting One Year of Varsity Basketball . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. MICHAEL J. MENO 53 Hill St., Stamford, Conn. Bachelor of Arts in Education Four Years of Varsity Football . . . President of the Varsity Club . . . Four Years of Varsity Track . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of the Glee Club. DANIEL R. MULLIN 5623 Musgrove St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Pure Science Member of the Pure Science Club . . . Member of Le Cercle Francais . . . Member of Junior Week Com- mittee. 36 WILLIAM M. MULROY 107 Rambo St., Bridgeport, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education Member of Le Cercle Francois . . . Member of the Masque . . . Treas- urer of the Glee Club . . . Copy ROBERT E. MURRAY 4726 N. 12th St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Leader of the College Orchestra . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of the Economics Club . . . Member of the Radio Forum. Editor of the Collegian of Sigma Phi Lambda. Member ANDREW C. O ' KEEFE 642 E. Woodlown St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Secretary of the Masque . . . Director of the Radio Forum . . . Librarian of the Glee Club . . . News Editor of the Collegian . . . Club Editor of the 1941 Explorer. 37 CHARLES J. O ' KEEFE 2514 W. Lehigh Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Chairman of the Sophomore Cotil- hon . . . Chairman of the Junior Prom . . . Features Editor of the Collegian . . . Chancellor of the Masque . . . Secretary of the Glee Club . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Member of Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. JOHN A. PILCONIS 15 N. Brd. Mt. Ave. Frackville, Pa. Bachelor of Arts in Education Captain of Varsity Football Team . . . Member of the Varsity Club . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. PAUL C. PRETTYMAN 19 Church St., Penns Grove, N. J. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Four Years of Varsity Football . . . Two Years of Varsity Tennis . . . Vice-President of the Varsity Club. CHARLES A. REANEY 2040 S. 59th St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation jar Law Member of the Business Staff of the 1941 Explorer . . . Member of the Bar and Bench Society. MICHAEL U. RENZULLI 6500 Haverford Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Med icine Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of 11 Circolo Italiano . . . Member of Junior Week Committee. | ' % DANIEL J. RODDEN 1713 Cheltenham Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Education Editor of the Collegian . . . President of the Masque . . . Member of the Glee Club . . . Secretary of the Senior Class . . . Secretary of Sigma Phi Lambda. 39 LEO C. SCHAD 6416 Say Brook Ave., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Member of the Bar and Bench So- ciety . . . Member of the Radio Forum . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda. PETER J. SCHNEIDERS 3422 St. Vincent St., Phila. Bachelor of Scieyice in Accounting Three Years of Varsity Track . . . One Year of Varsity Hockey . . . Chairman of Junior Week Athletics Gom.mittee . . . Member of the Ger- man Club . . . Manager of Football . . . Member of Collegian Staff. ARTHUR STIFFEL 5457 Diamond St., Phila. Bachelor of Arts in Preparation for Medicine Member of the Pre-Medical Society . . . Member of the Radio Forum. WILLIAM H. SULLIVAN 947 E. Dorset St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Business Administratio i Chairman of Junior Week . . . Mem- ber of the C.A.A. Pilot Training Corps . . . Chairman of Sophomore Cotilhon Ticket Committee . . . Mem- ber of the Economics Club . . . Mem- ber of the Radio Forum. WILLIAM J. SULLIVAN 4678 Park Ave., New York City Bachelor of Arts in Education President of the Senior Class . . . Four Years of Varsity Football . . . Treasurer cf the Varsity Club . . . Chairman of the Blue and Gold Ball . . . Member of Sigma Phi Lambda . . . Member cf Le Cercle Francois. JOSEPH M. WALSH 1117 S. Wilton St., Phila. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Photography Editor of the Collegian . . . Member of the Masque . . . Member of the Bar and Bench So- ciety . . . Member of the Radio Forum. 41 5 em or History Vice-President Jack Angelo. President William Sullivan, Treasurer Jack McEvoy, Secretary Dan Rodden. Class Histories should begin with a bromidic discussion of a windy September morning, strange faces and over-bearing Sophomores. Timidity is the Freshman ' s role, subjection to all authority his rule. With such traditional principles sub- consciously present, we subjected ourselves to an initiation ceremony. We were prepared for almost anything and found the rites just a trifle boring. Then and there some vowed that our sophomoric activities would be bigger and better, louder and funnier. Relaxation of Freshman regulations and subsequent removal of our mustard colored dinks permitted the beginnings of our orienta- tion. Such acclimation, however, was not fostered predominantly by social affairs as such, but by everyday contact in and out of classrooms. Ties were formed, some not too lasting, others more permanent. Freshman Welcome Dance Other relationships were conceived. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery our professors met with our approval. Whether or not such approval was mutual was proved in our first taste of mid-semester examinations and the resulting grades. The weeding process was getting under way, but most of us were too busy with cur- ricular and extra-curricular activities to notice the passing of the weedees. Our initial year at La Salle marked the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of the College. Call it what you like, we choose to look at such a coincidence as some sort of expression of fate or destiny, marking the Class of ' 41 as a body of men meant to do things. Sounds rather dramatic, doesn ' t it? But wait until you have heard us out. In February we saw our first big college dance from the eyes of college men. The Harvest Dance had possessed all the charm and tradition of a country dance; the Diamond Jubilee Ball featured a more glamorus setting — an enjoyable evening on a larger scale. The Lenten Season soon followed. Relig- ious sobriety took the place of pre-Lenten frivolity. Some cf the significance of a Catholic college education began to creep into our consciousness. With the coming cf Spring and its boon companion, lethargy, came hop-scotch tourna- ments in that mysterious den, the Collegian ofiice. Openings of mouths in lecture rocms more often heralded a yawn than an intelligent comment. The sward became much more in- viting, the neighboring pastures greener. Our final social affair was strategically- held after our final examinations. We found our gymnasium magically converted into a sylvan Field House. As at all such dances, one ' s degree of enjoyment is directly propor- tioned to one ' s subjective sentiments. A beau- tiful early summer evening, a starry sky, soft music . . . romance, of course. Such emotional unreality was soon dis- placed by the less pleasant reality of lawn- mowers, ice cream dippers and other similar implements symbolic of summsr work. The less said about such, the better. The autumn season found us with the upper hand. The Class of ' 42 will testify as to the efficacy of the initiation ceremonies of that year. The Freshman Welcome Dance, spon- sored by us, was a financial and social success. The Sophomore Cotillion was an improve- ment in both respects. Will you ever forget the Grand March, the buffet breakfast? Everybody looking slightly uncomfortable, wondering if potato salad and ice cream are compatible at two a. m.? If not enough space is here devoted to that sophomore year, you will remember the speed with which the months seemed to pass. It was a hectic year in the true sense of the word, producing a consuming fever. Junior Banquet Placing the Plaque During Junior Week Ceremonies Oh, yes, there were other affairs. Science subjects were becoming more difficult, we were growing just a little elder, perhaps a little wiser. Courses were being changed. Dis- gruntled, and perhaps a little bewildered, scientists were evolving into merchant princes. The final examinations left our academic heads spinning. By now, of course, you can see the climax approaching. The best year of all — the Junior year; and the best week of that year — Junior Week. All preceding activities seem dwarfed when compared to that riotous extravaganza. Boxing matches at Shctnahan, bowling, table- tennis tournaments, the rapidly depleted stock of frankfurters at the bam dance . . . the banquet . . . the trip to exotic New York . . . the Waring Program . . . the stop at the G. A. Club. It ' s not easy to forget that series of good times. Tired but happy we finished the week with the Junior Prom. The affairs were perfectly planned and attended. No one was disap- pointed, not even the treasurer. Our Junior Week was a success. Perhaps what remains is anticlimactic. This last year has been more rapid in passing than those preceding. Most of us have been too busy picking up loose ends to be fully cognizant cf its passing. Practice teaching is the conversational topic in one circle, medical school or that mysterious thing, the business world, in others. There is little time to be spent in contemplating our advanced years and wisdom. Occasionally we may wonder if the Freshman look up to us with a feeling somewhat resembling awe. Certainly we once looked upon the rank of Senior as being completely unattainable. Some sort of philosophical meandering might well find a place in a work of this sort. But, since every one of us has his own particular philosophy, any ideas that we might express on the subject could not be representative. All of us, however, share s imilar opinions and sentiments on many topics concerning La Salle. All of us realize that we are about to see what may be the four happiest years of our life come to an end. All of us will follow with interest those endeavors which our Alma Mater undertakes. We all vow that the good times that we had here v ill not be forgotten, that the debt which we owe to school will be remembered. We all hope that each succeeding graduating class will show improved accomplishments. La Salle ' s interests will be our interests. Between Classes r • • The day was warm. Mid-September it was, bright, clear, and Indian-summerish. The place was the southeast corner of 20th St. and Olney Avenue. The time was morning of September 14, 1938. In little groups of three and four, bronzed young men chatted amiably of things past and to come. For the most) part they tended to con- verge about the large, spacious lawn where the heat of mid-day was not yet felt. Uncom- fortable they seemed, under the press and pinch of starched collars and careful attire, after a summer spent exposed to sun and air. Uncomfortable, but also eager with the sup- pressed eagerness of feigned nonchalance. But for each one of that group, it was a moment of great importance. This was the Class of 1942, about to matriculate at La Salle College. Secretary Jim Quinn. President Lud Frank, Treasurer Canzio Guiliucci, Vice-President Joe Mohr. This chronicle is written much in the manner of the man who has walked a long, tortuous route and then pauses to look back and mark his progress. But even now certain events stand out with a sharp, well-defined cl arity. The assembly speakers, the hazy de- tails of roster, courses, quality points — all passed in their kaleidoscopic flow of the first week of school. Then when the idea of being a college frosh was beginning to be a likable one, there appeared on the scene a pleasant look- ing chap whose shoulders and physique gave hint of tremendous reserves of power. And that first impression was later confirmed when we learned that Bill Sullivan could wield a paddle with telling effect upon some uncere- monious freshman. Cheers for the football team under the alert supervision of the Vigilantes — the horror of Biology, Account- ing, and kindred subjects, and then the climax — the Freshman Welcome Dance — the thrill of shedding the yoke of Sophomore domination, made us full-fledged collegians. Next in the saga cf ' 42 came the mid-year exams — first casualties and a reduced class. After a hasty recapitulation, the honor men of the class were firmly established as Barron, Laskas, Schneider, Frank, Quinn, Bullman and Lynch. To vie with these for first glory came the newly-crowned officers cf the class, Charles McGlone, later to prove one cf La Salle ' s truly great courtmsn; Jim Quinn, lean, lanky, off- able, and far and away the best-liked man in the class; and Charles Strecker, who was chosen later in the year to handle the class funds. Under the capable guidance of these three, the Freshman May Hep, first social function of the class of ' 42, was an assured success. Then came June, exams, and dis- missal. Re-assembly in September . . . initiation of the fledgling Frosh . . . class elections and the installation of Frank Kenney, as President, John Laskas as Vice-President, Lud Frank as Secretary, and Stan Slovak as Treasurer. With this Board .of Officers the Sophomore Cotillion was held with Alex Bartha featured. The affair did not prove a financial success, even though Bill O ' Donnell spared neither time nor effort to insure its success. As a result of the dance the class floundered en the rocks of financial disaster, but was to be saved when Lud Frank was installed as pilot of the ship of ' 42 with Joe Mohr, Vice-President; Jim Quinn, Secretary; and Canzio Guiliucci, Treasurer as his aides. It is to be noted that only because of their efforts and the class co-operaticn can the class look forward to a Junior Week replete with all the trimmin ' s. A word of commendation to them and continued success. Without intending to do so, we have slighted certain members of the class who have contributed no . little in establishing La Salle as a power in Iccal athletic circles. In football Captain-elect Leo Deschak, Mike Mandarino, Stan Slovak, Frank Thorik, Al Filapone, Ben Gelb, Henry Baraldi, Joe Pakenas and Pat Moylan are expected to continue their winning ways. On the wooden court Coach Obie O ' Brien and his new regime may expect further deeds of valor from Charley McGlone, Jce Swoyer, Joe Mohr, Phil Looby, and Paul Mal- seed, and on the cinder-path the same mentor receives able support from a trio of basketball stars in the forms of Looby, Swoyer and Mal- seed, ably reinforced by Elmer Brown. In tennis we have Dan Gallagher, and on the newly-organized hockey team are Di Fato, McGlynn, Barbieri, Tomasetti and McLaughlin. To these the class is indebted for carrying its colors in the field of sport. And now, on the threshold of our Senior year, we pause with deference, awaiting those whom we succeed to that mantle of dignity. Junior Week Chairmen Frank Kenny, Frank Barron, Bill Gallaglier, Joe Pakenas. Ths Class of 1943, one hundred and twenty strong, toed the mark here at La Salle in the Fall of ' 33 and got off to a shaky start, being credited with a rather listless and perfunctory first semester. Paddled, as it was into docile submission on Initiation Night and beset there- after at every turn by sadistic Sophomore huskies wielding the seasoned trunks of massive oaks and pines, the Class could do little more than hang on for the first half- year; its talent of brain and brawn dormant. Their mettle tested and prowess equalled dur- ing the half-time intermission of the Scranton game, the Sophomore Gestapo laid aside its bats in a peace gesture and the days of violence and the nights of terror came abruptly to an end. Thus released from its bondage, the Class forthwith began to make its presence felt in classroom and laboratory, on gridiron and Treasurer Larry Rosania, President Ray Perkins, Vice- President Marty Burke, Secretary Paul Brown. basketball court. The Dean ' s honor list for the first semester included some twenty members of the Class with five able to boast of straight A reports. The Freshman basketball bombers, with Lou Hilf and Duke Hannan leading the way, blazed a victory trail that presaged crack Explorer varsities in the ensuing years. The Collegian staff recruited several Freshmen, most of whom found favor with the editors and were assigned regularly to news stories, features and columns. The annual Masque pro- duction was also abetted by the yearlings with Frank Keimig playing a leading role and others supporting both on stage and in the wings. With the advent of Spring came football and track. Dim Montero, Tom McCormick, Frank Kurdziel and others played sensational ball in the Spring workouts with Montero re- garded as one of the finest tackle prospects since George Sommers cavorted in McCarthy Stadium. On the cinder-path Class-President Ray Perkins, Jim Penny, Dick Higginbotham, John McGlynn, Will Benz, Larry Dondero, and the versatile Montero represented the Class and all scored heavily and regularly. Towards the clcse of the year the Class, feeling its way, engineered its first social func- tion, the traditional Freshmen Hop. Chairman Bob Adams and company signed George Craig for the music and the Overbrook C. C. as the setting. Favored benignly by the weather man, one of the most financially and socially successful Freshmen dances in La Salle ' s history was held. The final gesture cf the Class as lowly Freshmen was its second venture into the Honor List with many repeaters and several newcomers piling up the required quality points. The Class convened again in the Fall of ' 40 as Sophomores and the officers im- mediately mustered every man to bear arms against the incoming Frosh horde. With the aid of a gross of high grade ballbats, they put the Frosh through their initiatory paces and quelled a few subsequent revolts. Then the Class settled down to the more serious busi- ness at hand. Popular Ray Perkins was again chosen to lead the Class with Marty Burke, Larry Rosania and Paul Brown filling the other offices. The traditional second year social, the Soph Cotillion, is a first semester activity and work was begun by the various committees soon after the term opened. Bob Adams once again chairmoned the workers and produced a rousing success with Roger Kent playing for the dancers at the Old York Road C. C. On the Fall gridiron several Sophs helped the Explorers pile up their six-and-two record with Montero exceeding expectations in wreak- ing havoc in enemy backfields. The Class ended the semester with a larger number than ever before qualifying for scholastic honors. The Collegian changed hands at the open- ing of the new semester and three Sophomores established a precedent by being appointed assistant editors. Those appointed were: John Mason, George Gradel, and Larry Dondero. The popular Fifth Column and the Crow ' s Nest also were committed to the care of Soph authors whose names cannot be divulged for reasons of safety. The Explorer court squad also was well stocked with Sophomores. Lou Hilf pressed Junior Charlie McGlone for scoring honors and Duke Hannan, Moe McCarthy and Ed Master- son performed capably when called on. As the year came to a close quite a number of the Class contributed to the success of the Glee Club Concert; others captured spots in the Masque production, and four Soph let- termen are bolstering the graduation-hit ranks of the varsity track team. Relaxing Like all previous classes, when we first entered the portals of La Salle College we came with a certain amount of awe and timidity; with awe because of its apparent austerity; with timidity because of the knowl- edge of the hazings which were bound to come at the hands of the Sophomore Recep- tion Committee. Nor were we Freshmen disappointed! With a vengeance, the Committee, headed by Vince Buggy, swooped down like hawks upon us poor, hapless and defenseless Freshmen fledglings and put us through our paces. The initiations lasted until the middle of November when the Freshmen Welcome Dance officially ended all initiation exercises. This dance pro- vided us with opportunities for acquaintances which may result in life long friendships. We were now full fledged members of the Brotherhood of La Salle Men and as sUch could Secretary Rocco Odoriso, President Leon Wugofski, Vice- President Robert Hoffman, Treasurer William Keimig. enjoy all the privileges of the upper classmen. Imbued with school spirit we entered into all school activities with a new founded zeal. College life was presented in a new light with our new born freedom. The faculty was no longer considered stern; their lectures be- came more interesting as we became more intimate in our relationship as student and teacher. Organizations opened their forbidden doors to welcome us. Late in November the class held an election for temporary class officials which re- sulted in the selection of Leon Wugofski and Robert Hoffman, both of La Salle High and both winners of the Scholarship Awards, as our Trial Presidents. Basketball then made its appearance and with it came a large turnout of Freshmen for the infra-mural teams. From among the Fresh- man group. Coach Len Tanseer chose the twelve most promising players to represent the college on the wooden way. Headed by Tom Bell and Jim Hoerst and under the tutelage of Hugh Wink Gallagher, serving his first year as Assistant Coach, the boys compiled a formidable and commendable record in winning thirteen out of their nineteen scheduled games. Representing the following high schools were the following boys on the squad; Irv Reichman of Southern High; Tom Bell and Joe Leyden of North Catholic; John Bradley and Bill Heavey of West Catholic; J. Wisniewski, high scorer of the Catholic League in 1940; Geo. Kucheruk of Lincoln Prep; and Stan Sekula from Mahanoy City High. The Freshman class outnumbered the other classes at all the athletic contests; this proved that the school spirit was embedded deeply within them. Mid-year examinations came and went with the usual fervor of excitement. Out of the large number of Freshmen only thirteen succeeded in making the honor roll. This was followed by the annual La Salle Blue and Gold Ball at the Penn A. C. with Mitchell Ayres providing the syncopating rhythms. Sprinkled among the alumni and upper class- men were a good number of boys represent- ing the Freshman Class, many of whom were attending their first formal affair. It was a red letter day for them. Spring football practice was called by Head Coach Jim Henry during the latter part of March for ' the express purpose of knitting together another outstanding team from among the recruits, especially Freshmen. Special at- tention was focused on the following under- graduates in the hope of producing capable re- placements for the graduating members: Tex Flannery; John Bradley; Tom McCarthy; Stan Sekula; M. Carter; Wynn; Baraldi; John Moore; E. Wisniewski; and F. Smith; all Freshmen. Towards the end of March, the final election of class officers was held. Leon Wugofski be- came our choice for President; R. H. Hoffman, Vice-president; Rocco Odoricio, Secretary; and William Keimig as Treasurer. These officers immediately assembled and formulated plans for the annual Freshman Spring Hop. Energetic committees were chosen which began extensive preparations for pro- ducing one of the finest dances of the 1940-41 social season. The following were selected as heads of the various committees: Jim Feidler, orchestra committee; Harold Koob, ticket and program; Howard Ewan, transporta- tion; Brendan Lee, decorations; Alex Siekierka, floor chairman; and Wm. Keimig, publicity director. With the conclusion of the final examina- tions early in June, we no longer were Fresh- men. We were one step closer to our goal — graduation. Behind us was a year of happy recollections of newly formed friendship with faculty members and college men; of acquired mien and social background; and cf a deep regard for La Salle College which will be nourished and cherished for life. ' t t: V?- - C , • F R E N C H i 1 u . V$ IMl p ' kJk4 i 1 1 ll 1 __■ i , n-i ' r I- f f. jW ■1 ■-. ' ■i S ' ■■: ;;;:■■ ■ 1 1 • ' Among the students of French there was need of a society in which not only could the language be studied, but also the country, its customs, and its people. With the develop- ment of interest in these things, the study of the French language would be greatly aided. Brother William, Professor of French in 1936, was the one who first directed the So- ciety ' s activities. He was followed by Brother Mark, who was succeeded by Brother E. William. Recently the society has advanced 4n size and activity. A monthly newspaper is published, French press exhibits are held, and newspapers are received from all parts of France and Canada. With the aid of Brother William, an annual year book has been published. With the lusty strains of Die Lorelei and Schnitzelbank echoing through the halls, we approach a room wherein we find a group of men, students of German, who call them- selves the Doernenberg Literary Society. Five years ago the society was organized under the leadership of Brother Abdon. Brother Thomas, Professor of German, has since taken over as Moderator and with the able assistance of President John Angelo, has equalled the famed record of activity that marked the former members. Dramatics, lec- tures, periodicals, and an annual banquet are a few of the activities which make students clamor for admission. Several scenes from Goethe ' s Faust have been presented in the past together with a full length play Minna von Barnhelm. i tt ' l .€ M. ' ' P- 1 ■1 f 8 :r;j,|j ■ ' H T fe C M f a ' i ■1 m . • ' - - ' ■ Kti . G E R M A N I T A L I A N Every college is proud of its dramatic group and none the less proud is La Salle of the Masque. Since its formation in 1933, the Society has never failed to provide excellent entertainment both to the audience and to those behind the footlights. Under the direction of Mr. Joseph Sprissler, who first realized the need of a well organized group, the Masque has run the gamut of drama from the melodrama to the popular musical comedy. In 1939 You Can ' t Take It With You was hailed as a great production, as was last year ' s Knickerbocker Holiday. This year, under the presidency of Daniel Rodden, the Society turned to operetta and presented Sigmund Romberg ' s popular May- time, which was very successful. With six years of experience and success behind it, II Circolo Italiano continues as one of the outstanding organizations of the College. Through these six years, its one aim has been to foster the arts and cultures of the Italian race and make possible the study of their language. With the cooperation of Mr. Ugo Donini, Faculty Moderator, and the past officers, this goal was reached in 1938 when Rev. E. Cyprian Nusca was named Professor of Italian. Since then, the group has entered the halls cf drama, with such notable presenta- tions as, La Morsa and Uni Degli Onesti, and participation in the Cultural Olympics. They are also active in intramural sports and present several dances each year. M A S Q U E r R u M Another of the younger organizations is the Forum of the Air which developed in the Fall of 1938 under the direction of Frank Hutzel. This group features two radio programs each week on Stations WDAS and WHAT, in which the student writes, arranges, and de- livers his own personal thoughts on some topic of national importance in politics or world affairs. President Walter Fortnum has acted in the capacity of director of the WDAS program for the past two years and Romeo Gasparro is the director of the WHAT program. Others who hove directed these programs are Andrew O ' Keefe, Frank Guerin, Marron Brady and John Dilenno. Behind the radio activity is Brother Alfred, to whom goes our thanks for all his aid. When certain students manifest extra- ordinary ability in their chosen field and in activities of the college, it is fitting that they should be accorded some public recognition. This, then, is the purpose of Alpha Epsilon, to acknowledge the sincerity with which these men of the graduating class have coordinated their extra-curricular and scholastic work. The Alpha chapter of the Honor Society of Alpha Epsilon was established at La Salle in June of 1935, candidacy being restricted to seniors who were nominated by the college faculty and elected by the Society. The candidate must have shown outstanding work in school activities as well as having rated highly in class work. Each year the outstand- ing men of that class are eligible for election to the Society. V A R S I T Y Service, Fidelity and Leadership. With these three words as a basis for all future activity, five men in 1935 undertook to form Sigma Phi Lambda. Mr. John Guischard was elected president and these first five men were made charter members. This year John McEvoy was elected •president and has guided the destinies of the fraternity along the paths trodden by its former members. Its membership includes the leaders and active members of every club, sport, and activity in the college. Through its varied program of activities, intramurals, dances, and entertainment, Sigma Phi Lambda ' has succeeded in promoting active school spirit in every La Salle man. The Varsity Club was founded to promote a strong bond of friendship and union among the college athletes. Only lettermen, those who have earned the varsity L , are eligible for membership in the club and each year new members are nominated and initiated. Last year Brothers Leonard and Francis Patrick acted as Moderators of the club but Brother Francis Patrick has recently returned to Ammendale and has been succeeded by Brother Aloysius as Athletic Moderator and Co-moderator of the club. Michael Meno, varsity tackle and President of the society, has presented a variety of activities, the main one being the annual Varsity Dance at which time a Varsity Queen was elected. z A E X P L R E R Viewing with pride the successful efforts of the Class of 1940 to publish the first year book in La Salle ' s history, the class of 1941 resolved to follow suit, and beginning in September plans were laid for the ' 41 EX- PLORER. The staff was picked and was headed by Frank Guerin and James Gallagher as Co-editors, with the very able assistance of Brother Stanislaus, who succeeded Brother Andrew as Moderator. Bids were received and considered, photo- graphs were taken, stories were written by the editorial staff, and advertisements were pro- cured. A dedication was made, to John Mc- Shain for his consideration of the Christian Brothers. Finally, the finished copy rolled cff the press, a monument to initiative, a challenge to succeeding classes to improve on our work. The college newspaper fulfills a threefold purpose; first, it records the succession of events on the campus in order; secondly, it keeps the college student posted as to the latest news of interest to him; and finally, it gives those of journalistic tendencies the op- portunity to exercise their respective talents. This, in short, describes the Collegian and those connected with it. From its beginning in 1931 as a four page bi-weekly, the Collegian has long been the ideal college newspaper, well balanced with features, humor, human interest, news of gen- eral interest, and sports. Largely through the care and attention of Moderator Brother Andrew, the paper rates highly with the As- sociated Collegiate Press. c L L E G I A N f f t t. t f f t ? Jtvff- t f ,f %i ■■•- le «.- p R E M E D I C A L A young organization, a group of students who enjoy singing, and an expert director — all combine to form the La Salle Glee Club. Formed in the fall of 1938, under the direction of Mr. William Kovanagh, then a Senior, and Brother Anthony, Moderator, the club carried the banner of La Salle toward new horizons, achieving much success on each occasion. Programs on many of the large radio stations, concerts at local colleges, and the Annual Intercollegiate Glee Club Contest at Glenolden added more to the fame of the group. Andrew O ' Keefe was named by President Robert Dean as chairman for the Annual Con- cert, and with Miss Leona Costello, Soprano, the club presented a program that met with great success. One of the oldest Societies in the College is the Pre-Medical Society, made up of the students of the Pre-Medical course or of any one having an interest in medicine. Organized in 1935, its purpose is to foster an interest in the course preparing for the actual study of medicine; to present the various aspects of a physician ' s work; and to bring enlightenment to the other branches of medicine. The society, under the direction of Presi- dent John McGeehan, and Brother Alphonsus, Moderator, invites guest speakers from the Medical field to speak at its meetings. In this way the society tries to make intelligible much that is obscure to the college student in his ordinary course. G L E E C L U B A newcomer to the extra-curricular field this year is the Economics Club under the guidance of Mr. Joseph Fleubacher, Professor of Economics. Its purpose is to further the interest and understanding in the theoretical and practical study of Economics and the social sciences, with emphasis on Catholic Philosophical principles underlying these studies. According to President John McEvoy this purpose is to be accomplished by field trips to various large organizations and by viewing the operation of economic policies established there. There were also lectures by leaders in the Economics field. La Salle ' s extra-curricular activities are still growing, the Science Club being the latest addition. The aim of the Society is to create a greater interest in the sciences. Under the guidance cf President Henry Schneider and Moderator Brother E. Charles a large number of activities were sponsored. Seminars were held at which men acclaimed in the field cf Science gave interesting lectures. Motion pictures proving the use of various chemicals in modern life were shown. Membership in the organization is re- stricted to students in the Pure Science course and to those students in the Education De- partment having a science major. s c I E N C E • • • The Committee Reflection over the dances held during the past year reveals a series of commendable successes on the part of the classes sponsor- ing the memorable affairs. Because each dance possessed its own note of distinction, it is only fitting that their quality and good fortune be reviewed. The social curricula gained an auspicious beginning last October at the traditional Har- vest Dance. Long established as the most popular informal dance at La Salle, this seasonal event attracted the largest crowd in its history. College Hall, assuming an autumnal garb, was host to over three hun- dred couples who danced midst the festive decorations. Lending to the gaiety that per- Enjoying Mitchell Ayres vaded the campus that October evening were the musical offerings of alumnus Tom Darling- ton, ' 40, and his orchestra. A crowning achieve- ment for the efforts of senior lim Gallagher and his committee. The season. for formal dances was bowed in under the guise of the Sophomore Cotillion last November 25. Annually the first formal of the year, the class of ' 43 featured the at- tractive combination of Roger Kent and his music and the Old York Road Country Club. Held during the Thanksgiving holidays, the cotillion surmounted its popularity of past years long before the evening ended. A de- serving tribute to the progressive spirit and coordination reigning within the sophomore class. Hailed as the outstanding social affair of the year was the traditional Blue and Gold Ball held under the guidance of the senior class. The committee, led by William J. Sullivan, spared neither expense nor effort in establish- ing an unprecedented success. It was revealed that the attitude and comment of those in attendance indicated that this year ' s Ball sur- passed previous La Salle combined dances. Following the dance ' s policy of featuring a name band, and in response to the de- mands of the college promtrotters, Mitchell Ayres and his fashions in music orchestra 1 L ' ■ ' - ' J B HI r I B H Prl H k ' K 1 r i l ■ 1 Pt ' K_ H|B H BL H 1 1 1 w i ) Sitting Out was signed tc play the Ball. As in past years, the spacious ballroom of the Penn A. C. was the selected scene for this unforgettable affair. Friday evening, February 7, witnessed over three hundred formally attired couples attending the College ' s most brilliant social venture of the year. Familiar faces of alumni and friends of La Salle were evident, but more noticeable was the student support which was the largest in recent years. Coming as an aftermath of the mid-year tests, it proved to be a rewarding outlet for scholastic endeavors. Enjoying immediate popularity was the fashions in music style of Mitchell Ayres and his orchestra. The ability of the maestro and his versatile band to answer the varied re- quests of the dancers assured the evening ' s enjoyment. From the novel arrangement of the almost forgotten McNamara ' s Band to the choral blending of Londonderry Air, the band earned the deserved praises of every- one. Not to be forgotten was the unusual sou- venir program, the attempts at the conga, the afterdance party at the Rathskeller, all of which will help this year ' s Blue and Gold to be remembered for a long while to come. To the four years career of social successes for the class of ' 41 — a fitting climax. May 10 was another brilliant note in the dance calendar — the Junior Prom. This high- light served as the climaxing close of another successful Junior Week. The prom committee, headed by John Grfifin, named Alex Bartha and his orchestra to play at the Overbook Country Club. Playing at previous La Salle dances, Bartha repeated his past performances with an evening of music meriting this tradi- tional occasion. In short, it was more than a successful end to the best Junior Week in history. Ending the year of social activities was the Freshman Spring Formal. Always a pop- ular dance at La Salle, this year ' s affair was attended by one of the largest crowds yet. Refreshing During Intermission JJ ??? -= ' € y? «fe Will you remember the day, when we were happy in May? These words, set to the music of Sigmund Romberg seem best suited to the theme of the Masque, in its seventh Annual production, Maytime. The choice of this light comedy was one that the Masque will never regret for the splendid solos and duets of Mercedes Folz and Robert Dean, playing Ottilie and Richard, were lauded for many weeks after the show closed. Mr. Joseph Sprissler, in charge of production and Mr. William Kavanagh, musical director should find great satisfaction in the opinion of the audience, that May- time was the finest show ever presented by the Masque. The plot centers around the two lovers who, through a difference in social standing, find it impossible to marry. Many years later, the grand-children of the original Dick and Ottilie find the happiness of which the others had only dreamed. Supporting the leading players, were Daniel Rodden, as Matthew, a cousin of Ottilie, who was the comedy relief in the play. The character was well performed, since Matthew lived to be 104 years old and had passed through three generations. Colonel Van Zandt, stern but kindly, a boisterous character, and the father of Ottilie, was played by Andrew O ' Keefe, who had the duty to separate the lovers early in the play. Thomas Breen was awarded the role of Claude Van Zandt, another cousin, very snobbish, who marries Ottilie only to make her life miserable with his drinking and gambling. Robert Courtney performed well as the auc- tioneer. Dances were directed by Mr. Ugo Donini. m Moderator Brother Andrew and Chairman Quentin Conwell Press Conference La Salle ' s commemoration of Catholic Press Month reached a new high this year in the Third Annual Press Conference and Exhibit when the college was host to young men and women from five states who came here to dis- cuss their journalistic problems on March 1 and 2. The affair, under the direction of Chairman Quentin Conwell and Moderator Brother F. Andrew, F.S.C., drew about Six hundred stu- dents from sixty schools in spite of the fact that the weather man buried Philadelphia under the roughest snow storm for six years. The program offered much practical ma- terial to the young journalists in the form of round table discussions on make-up, , manage- ment, advertising, publicity, sports, news writing, and other phases of scholastic editing. Those present on both days were treated to addresses by prominent Philadelphia jour- nalists: Messrs. Leo Riordan, Harold Fox, Charles J. Love, Henry C. Roemer. In addition to these talks on Saturday, the highlight of the program came on Sunday after a series of films and demonstration of color photog- raphy by Mr. C. Harrison Conroy. This climax was in the form of the Annual Symposium on the Catholic Press which fea- tured brilliant addresses on phases of Modern Catholic Literature by Brother Denis Wilfred, F.S.C., and Rev. Kieran Moron, CM. Attractive exhibits were open to the public interested in learning about the highly interest- ing and technical problems of newspaper pub- lishing, editing, and managing. Looking Over the Cities Repre- sented at the Press Conference. The Prize Winning Posters The Exhibit of the Christian Brothers v £• • • ♦ 9 F O T B A L L HEAD COACH After acting as as- sistant to Marty Brill for seven years, Mr. Henry became top man in 1940, and finished a tough season with six and two. ON THE FOOTBALL FRONT One of the strongest teams in La Salle football history made 1940 an outstanding year for the Blue and Gold. And this after a surprise change in the coaching personnel. At the close of last season. Head Coach Marty Brill accepted the offer of Loyola College, Cali- fornia, and Jim Henry, Marty ' s Assistant, took over the reins. For his backfield coach, Mr. Henry promptly selected Hugh Wink Gallagher, of Tamaqua, a former La Salle halfback on the undefeated squad of 1934. The rest is history. How the new coaches straight- ened out a few early-season defects to make the club a crack small-college outfit; how the team wiped out the memory of two early defeats with a five-game winning streak, to close the season with six wins in eight contests. And these victories included triumphs over La Salle ' s traditional rival, Scranton University, and an upset conquest of a highly-favored Providence aggre- gation. ASS ' T COACH In his first year of coaching at his Alma Mater, Wink turned out the slickest backfield to wear the Blue and Gold in years. m A S m ift - m. ai m ' m y mf i m9tf rm Certificate ' Merit So outstanding was the work of the football team this year that the Collegian set a new precedent by awarding in Assembly a Certificate of Merit to each of the nine Seniors who had finished their grid careers at La Salle. Johnny PUconis — Captain, a leader in the true sense of the word. A man whose inspira- tional play couldn ' t fail to inspire. A vicious tackier, Johnny ' s end was practically impreg- nable; yet, he consistently could be found backing up the line, stopping the enemy ' s star, as he broke into the clear. But Johnny will perhaps be best remembered for his end- around carries; it was his outstanding success at this specialty that brought the play into prominence at La Salle. Bill Sullivan — spent his time clearing the road for the other ball-toters. In his own right, he was always good for a few yards around left end. Paul Pretlyman — the best small-college punter in the country. A smart runner with plenty of drive. A never ruffled passer. Joe Cairns — a vicious tackier. When he backed up the line the ball-carrier was lucky if he reached the line of scrimmage. Mike Meno — a coach ' s dream player who gave all he had in every game. Alert, fast and bubbling over with fighting spirit. Wally Lochetto — the slippery eel who has yet to be bottled up. In backing up the line, he asked no quarter, and gave none. Knute Gidjunis — defensively, La Salle hasn ' t a better back. One of our best ball- carriers and a consistent scorer. Tim Kilrain — a great linesman. When the Coach called No. 34 from the bench, he could count on Tim ' s filling the spot. Len Zatoris — a fine down-field man, at both blocking and tackling, he bowled them over as he swept down under Prettyman ' s kicks. MINUU MEMOS NIAGARA WEST CHESTER After Danny DeSontis, Niagara ' s triple threat halfback, had passed his team to a 21-0 half time lead, the Explorers staged a magnificent comeback, outrushing the Purple Eagles 211 yards to 30, 11 first downs to in the second half, but were twice stopped within the 5-yard stripe. Montero brilliant. Score: Niagara 20; La Salle 6. With Paul Prettymon doing most of the ball-carrying, and Bill Bynon thrilling the crowd with a spectacular 70-yard touchdown sprint on a pass interception, the Explorers nipped a big Pedagogue squad in the annual clash at West Chester. Captain Pilconis and Dim Montero stood out on the line. Score: La Salle 13; West Chester 0. CANISIUS After three fierce, but scoreless periods, a Canisius sub end, Jack White, blocked an Explorer kick in the closing minutes and recovered it for a touchdown to decide the issue. The game featured a punting duel between La Salle ' s Prettyman and the Griffin ' s ace, Collela, with Paul averaging 52 yards per punt. Score: Canisius 6; La Salle 0. Slashing runs by Wally Lochetto and Knute Gidjunis sparkled the Explorers to triumph over Davis-Elkins in their first home encounter. DAVIS-ELKINS Lou Bonder, replacing the injured Deschak at quarterback, handled the team in expert fashion, while the work of Joe Cairns at center was outstanding. Score: La Salle 19; Davis-Elkins 6. —On All-City Team Captain Johnny Pilconis, was placed on the All-City team for his inspirational play, both de- fensive and offensive, his end- around being tops in this dis- trict. Paul Prettyman, the best small-college punter in the na- tion by actual figures, would make any All-City team. Senior Pete Schneiders, top sarge among the managers this year. At the Football Banquet Of ' y stASo Henry ' s machine functioned smoothly against the Mountaineers, as Prettyman, Lochetto, and Gidjunis gave a brilliant exhibition of how to tote the pigskin. Paul and Knute tallied the markers, but the whole team clicked at its best to roll over the bewildered Mounties. Score: La Salle 13; Mount St. Mary ' s 0. MOUNT ST. MARY ' S In the final home tilt, the Explorers topped Scranton for the first time since the undefeated year cf 1934. Carrying the torch in what is now La Salle ' s big game, Knute Gidjunis notched both the Blue and Gold scores. The line play of Captain Pilconis in this battle earned him the Maxwell Award. Score: La Salle 12; Scranton 6. SCRANTON An underdog Explorer squad journeyed to Providence, R. I. to outfight a stubborn Friar eleven and capture their fourth consecutive win. Gidjunis again tallied, but it was Mandarine ' s fourth period blocked kick, with Mike recovering to score, that decided the battle in La Salle ' s favor. Score: La Salle 13; Providence 7. PROVIDENCE In the season finale, the Henrymen opened up on the Cadets and tallied almost at will to close the year with a record of 6-2. Mike Meno was outstanding in his final game, and Senior Tim Kilrain did some of his best line work in his last encounter. Even the injured Sullivan looked good, playing in the fullback spot, instead of his usual halfback. Score: La Salle 31; P.M.C. 6. P.M.C. The Freshman Squad B A 5 K E T B A L L La Salle ' s basketball team, playing alternately hot and cold, started off the 1940-41 season with a mad rush of eight victories in ten games, and com- pleted it with a record of nine wins and eight losses. Two notable performances were written into the records by the Explorers. One was a brilliant victory over supposedly invincible Santa Clara, 41-35, and the other was a heart-breaking 42-41 extra-period defeat by the national champion, Long Island University. In both these games La Salle played magnificent basketball, to win a well-earned victory in the one, to lose a hard-fought uphill fight against a favorite in the other. Other than these, there were two other fine performances. One was a loss to heavily favored Rice Institute, 51-45, after the Explorers had led up until the final two minutes of play. The other was a victory over Canisius College, in Buffalo, by a score of 43 to 37. Len Tanseer — he ends up his career as coach of La Salle fives as he started, in a blaze of glory. lack Angelo — head manager of basketball. Jack always managed to keep the equipment room well straight- ened. 72 in 4- V ' , : • The playing of Charley McGlone, ace set shot, and Lou Hilf, scrappy sophomore forward, set the pace for La Salle. McGlone led the team in scoring, with 175 points in the seventeen games. Hilf was high scorer in Convention Hall, accounting for 75 points in La Salle ' s seven games there. La Salle lost both its intra-city encounters, losing to Temple 22-27 and bowing to St. Joseph ' s 40-48. The only bad drubbing suffered by the Explorers was the 56-43 defeat inflicted in the final gome of the season by Toledo University. Two of La Salle ' s losses came in extra periods, two by one point. The Explorer courtmen dropped a thrilling contest to Scranton on the Tommies court, 44-43. The game was marked by the exceptional play of Red Wallace, Scranton forward, who scored twenty-two points. The best individual performance of the season occurred on La Salle ' s court, as the Explorers eked out a 44-43 win over Davis Elkins. Press Maravich, D. E. captain — and team — broke all scoring records in the Field House by dropping thirty Bill Lynn Johnny Brnich VARSITY RESULTS L. S OPP. 39 Loyola (Bait.) 34 54 Wyomissing Poly. 41 34 Morris Harvey 28 51 Washington 22 45 Rice Institute 51 41 Santa Clara 35 44 Davis-Elkins 43 48 Mora vian 22 22 Temple 27 43 Canisius 37 43 Scronton 44 43 West Chester 31 44 Manhattan 55 40 St. Joseph ' s 48 41 Long Island 42. 49 Muhlenberg 51 43 Toledo 56 Won.... 9 Lost. . .8 points through the hoops. A check-up revealed that on the previous night Maravich had scored twenty-seven against Long Island, and on the following night scored forty against Millers- ville. Co-captains of the team were the diminu- tive and peppery Johnny Brnich and steady Buzz Gillen, the man who held the team to- gether. The speedy Brnich turned in his best game against Canisius, when he dropped in six field goals as his offensive contribution, and broke up the Griffins ' attack by inter- cepting numerous passes on defense. Gillen played consistently fine ball throughout the season, but his best performance was against Long Island University, whom he almost upset with his set shots and sparkling floor play. Bill Lynn, also a senior, was a tower of strength on defense, stretching his 6 ' 4 frame to good advantage under the backboards. His ability to take the ball oH the hoop was a big factor in the Explorers ' victories. VARSITY SCORING McGlone 175 Hilf 139 Sw oyer 74 Looby 62 Brnich 54 Hannan 53 Masterson 44 Mohr 43 Gillen 42 Lynn 20 McCarthy 15 Malseed 4 The Freshman Squad FRESHMAN SCORING Reichman 147 Hoerst 132 Bell -92 Bradley 70 Layden 49 Huth 49 Heavey 41 Wisniewski 39 Sekula 16 Ruggieri 11 O ' Brien 8 Flannery 3 With a coach of its own for the first time, La Salle ' s Freshman Team, under the tutelage of Hugh Wink Gallagher, compiled a season ' s record of thirteen victories in nineteen games. Of the six defeats suffered by the Frosh basketeers, two were by one point, one by two points, one by three, one by four, and the worst by eight. Playing in hard luck throughout the season, the Freshmen might just as easily have won eighteen of their nineteen games. Perhaps the finest accomplishment of the team was its defeat of Brown Prep on the lat- ter ' s court, the second time in seven years that any one had turned the trick on the Preppers. The Explorer yearlings also defeated St. Joseph ' s and Penn twice. The outstanding player on the quintet was Tommy Bell, former North Catholic ace. Bell directed the team on the court, handed out most of the assists, and averaged five points a game himself. He proved to be a clutch scorer, sinking his shots when the points were most needed. L. S OPP. 20 York C. 1 . 17 31 Passon A. A. . . 20 33 Mitch. Ness . . 34 32 Temple U . 33 39 Pierce B. C. ... . 25 31 Big Brothers . . . 35 38 Bridgeport .... . 34 33 St. Joseph ' s . . . . 31 32 Brown Prep . . , . 27 44 Wildwood . 32 37 St. Joseph ' s . . . . 29 32 Penn Jayvee . . , 24 35 Brown Prep . . . . 38 33 Big Brothers . 35 33 Penn Frosh . . . . 31 42 Temple . 50 35 North Cath. . . . . 30 35 La Salle H. . . . . 34 62 Clifton Hgts. . . . 29 Won . . 13 Lost . . 6 Freshman Managers T R A C K Captain Tom Farley Time — 1938; place — Finnessey Fold; occasion — La Salle-St. Joseph annual track meet; score — St. Joseph 72, La Salle 54. Time — 1939; place — same; oc- casion — same; score — La Salle 69, St. Joseph 57. Time — 1940; same place; occasion — likewise; score — La Salle 74, St. Joseph 52. This points out graphically the steady improvement of the Explorer ' s squad during the last few years, under the able direction and guidance of coach Obie O ' Brien, newly selected basketball coach. Last year ' s squad, though not showing as fine a won and lost record as usual, was one of the best-balanced in the school ' s history, and graduation has not hit this year ' s aggregation any too heavily. John O ' Neill, captain last season and high scorer for the past three years, is among those missing, along with Hank Williams and Charley Betz. Hank was undefeated in four years varsity competition in the javelin, while Charley was a most dependable middle distance runner. This season, as in the past, the field events constitute the backbone of our squad, while the distance events and the hurdles are ex- pected to hold their own among stiff competi- kiiV H tion. Captain Tom Farley, ace distance man, leads the team into action; Tom holds the school records for the 880, mile and two mile, and is expected to rack up many points. Other Seniors on the squad are Mike Meno, second to Hank Williams in most of last year ' s meets, and Pete Schneiders of Ice Hockey and foot- ball managership fame. The Junior class sup- plies the cream of the crop in such fine per- formers as Joe Swoyer, Paul Malseed, Phil Looby, Bob Rudolph, Elmer Brown and Stan Slovak. Swoyer is one of the outstanding high 76 LA SALLE TRACK RECORDS 100 yards Elmer Brown — 10 seconds 220 yards Elmer Brown — 22 seconds 440 yards Bill Meredith 51.6 seconds 880 yards Tom Farley — 2 min. 5.2 seconds 1 mile Tom Farley — 4 min. 40.5 seconds 2 mile Tom Farley — 10 min. 4.2 seconds 120 high hurdles Joe Swoyer — 15.1 seconds 200 low hurdles . Joe Swoyer — 25 seconds Shot put Bob Rudolph— 43 ft. 4% in. Dim Mcntero — 43 ft. 4% in. Discus throw .... Phil Looby— 143 ft. 5! 4 in. Javelin throw .... Harry Williams — 185 ft. 5 ' a in. High jump Paul Malseed — 6 feet Phil Looby— 6 feet Broad jump John O ' Neill— 22 ft. 2% in. Pole vault Paul Malseed — 12 ft. 4 inch. f: r- Up In The Aii and low hurdlers in Philadelphia, and holds the school records for both events, his time of 15.1 seconds in the highs being especially notable. Malseed is undefeated in two years competition in the pole vault, also holding the record, besides turning in the best collegiate performance around Philadelphia last year with a vault of 12 feet 4 inches. Looby high jumps along with Mal- seed, and finished fourth in the discus throw in the Penn Relays among national competition last year. Rudolph and Dim Montero, sophom_ore foot- ballers, are an equally matched pair of shot putters, while Bob also places well in the discus. The Sophomore class boasts an excellent distance man in Ray Perkins, a fine sprinter in Dick Higginbotham, and Jim Penny and John McGlynn, who take care of the middle distance events. This years ' schedule is, like that of last year, stiff, including such powers in the small college track world as, Franklin and Marshall, second in last years ' Middle Atlantic Championships, well balanced and strong in every event; West Chester, Muhlenberg, and Catholic U., all powerful dual meet teams, not to speak of our perennial rival, St. Joseph and a newcomer in the form of Blue Ridge College from West Virginia. Delaware and Rider, met last year, are not scheduled this season. Montero and Rudolph Toss the Shot Limbering Up Obie Gives Advice T E N N I S Some day in the not too distant future, an enterprising Collegian Sports Editor will tell one cf his assistants to dig up seme information about the last undefeated team La Salle had. So into the musty old records he will delve and ccme out, not with a football or a basketball story, but a TENNIS story. He will read with surprise of the doings of an intrepid band of Blue and Gold racquetmen who turned in successive triumphs Over traditional rivals St. Joseph ' s, Temple, Villanova, and last but not least, West Chester State Teachers. The Reporter will rush post-haste to the Editor with this startling bit of news about the 1940 racquet-wielders. The Editor will raise his eyebrows in typical editorial fashion and say, Get seme more facts and have it in Wednesday at the latest. Then the trembling scribe will rush back to the archives to discover that the tennis team was a comparatively new organization in 1940. In fact, their undefeated string was a celebra- tion of the fact that the sport had received official recognition just that year. Of the matches scheduled for that year half of them were wiped off the books by rain. Their schedule contains many of the teams to be found in the schedules of the other athletic teams. St. Joseph ' s is met twice each season, and brings forth the play that typifies these two opponents when they meet each other. The Temple Owls are also met on the court. A team which has severed connections with the Explorers in other sports, the Villanova Wildcats, still face them annually across the nets. 78 TENNIS SCHEDULE Apr. 22 Haverford Jr. Vars Away Apr. 25 West Chester . . Home Apr. 29 St. Joseph .... Away May 7 Temple Home May 9 St. Peter Home May 12 Villanova Home May 14 St. Joseph .... Home May 19 Ursinus Home May 22 Villanova .... Aviray Manager Dolan However, while St. Joseph ' s is the tradi- tional rival, the match with West Chester arouses the most interest, for the Pedagogues put out a team that ranks with the best in the East. The Blue and Gold put a few extra adjectives in their writeups when, after bowing dismally for two consecutive seasons, they bounded back to clinch their undefeated season with a stunning victory over a heavily favored Teachers ' aggregation. This year, 1941, finds the tennis team riddled by graduation and withdrawals. However, Brother Stanislaus who has re- placed Brother Anthony as the Faculty Moder- ator, and Bob Dolan ' 42, the manager, have high hopes for another successful season. Fietuming from last years ' squad are Captain Tom Breen and Paul Prettyman, La Salle ' s foremost exponent of the punt and pass. Other capable performers are Dan Gallagher ' 42, PatJ Moylan ' 42, Jack Mason ' 43, Walt Lion ' 43, Bill McGlynn ' 43, Ray Werner ' 44, who fill out a squad that promises to carry forward La Salle ' s court hopes. As college squads go, the one that represents the Explorers is exceptionally small in numbers, ft compensates for this in its balance. There are no individual stars, as is usually the case. They are a compact unit of evenly- matched players. Proof of this are the convincing victories turned in over better-than-fair St. Joseph ' s and West Chester State squads. Captain Breen, who incidentally was Sports Editor, was the butt of many remarks about the publicity that was given the team in the Collegian, but these remarks were stilled in a convincing manner as Tom and his colleagues, racquetted successfully through a difficult schedule. So here ' s to a great La Salle team, deserving of every bit of praise it receives. Paul Prettyman H O C R E Y The opening of the Philadelphia Gardens, a new ice-skating rink erected on the site of the old Phillies Ball Park, saw the beginning laid for the formation of the Eastern Intercollegiate Ice Hockey League, composed of teams representing many of the colleges in the Philadelphia district. The Athletic Department answered the students ' requests to enter a team, by making Ice Hockey an of ficially recognized sport here at La Salle. There are many difficulties attached to organizing a new sport, such as deciding on a coach, a suitable time to practice, etc., and the perseverance of all concerned has been truly amazing. Perseverance is not quite the word for it. I have my doubts that there is a word in the dictionary that expresses adequately the experience of rising for practice at six o ' clock in the morning, absorbing the physical beating that one incurs in an ice hockey scrimmage session, and then wearily dragging one ' s tired and aching frame into a classroom to hear some professor rant and rave about Psychology, Economics or some other equally interesting subject. However, this is precisely what each member of the squad was obliged to do twice a week during the Hockey season. Many found the going too tough and dropped by the wayside, but to those who finished up the season with a minimum number of missed practices must go our all-out admiration. Brother Vincent, Moderator, never missed a practice and Coach John McMenamin was also on hand when most needed. The inexperience of the available material stood out like a crowning light, the only one having any solid background of actual ice HOCKEY RESULTS La Salle . . Lehigh . 5 La Salle , , Lafayette . 9 La Salle . . Drexel . 7 La Salle . . 2 F. and M. , , 6 La Salle . . 1 Temple . . , 4 La Salle . . 5 St. Joseph , 1 Manager Marron hockey experience was Lou Schott, Atlantic City boy, who had played goaltender in high school and who was subsequently elected to the captaincy by dint of his unique skill at making the most difficult saves. The best of the material was from the Sophomore Class, including Capt. Schott, and first stringers Wait Lion and John McMenamin, while the Senior Class was not far behind with Jim Gallagher on the first team and John McEvoy, Pete Schneiders, and Harold Gentle, reserves. John McGlynn represented the Juniors on the first team, while the lone first year man was Lou Jardine. From this it would appear that pros- pects are bright for future years as the majority cf the squad will return next season. The highlight of an otherwise disappoint- ing season, in which the team went scoreless in the first few games, was the victory in the last game over our arch-rivals St. Joseph ' s, 5-1. La Salle played its best game of the seascn, with McGlynn and Gallagher scoring unassisted goals, and with Gentle, McMenamin and McGlynn again, also scoring. This was the only game which clearly showed up our fine passing attack and it was indeed unfortunate that the team should only start to click in this, their last game of the season. They also defeated a team representing the Philadel- phia Gardens twice, each ' time by the score of 3-0. John McGlynn and Walt Lion were our most proficient scorers, while easily the standout of the team was the courageous goaltender, Captain Schott. The retiring seniors will be missed next year, but not as much as could be expected, and the prospects are all bright for the future of this most welcome addition to our sports curriculum. Jack McEvoy Harold Gentle Jim Gallagher Pete Schneiders «. Our Thanks The Editors and staff of the 1941 EXPLORER wish to extend their most sincere thanks to every student, Faculty member, and friend of La Salle, whose splendid cooperation alone has made possible this edition of the EXPLORER. In particular, we wish to thank: Mr. John F. McMenaviin, of the Lang Photo Engraving Company Mrs. Adelaide M. Blaetz, of Blaetz Brothers, Inc., Printers and Publishers Rev. Brother Felix, Vice-President of the College Rev. Brother Stanislaus, Moderator of the 1941 EXPLORER Without the generous contribution of their time and services, this book could not have been produced. We wish to thank also those students who have contributed to the 1941 EXPLORER: MARK CICCANTELLI, ' 42 HENRY SCHNEIDER, ' 42 FRANCIS BARRON, ' 42 QUENTIN CONWELL, ' 42 LAWRENCE DONDERO, ' 43 EDWARD DZIADOSZ ' 44 n HIS EMINENCE, D, CARDINAL DOUGHERTY RIGHT REVEREND MONSIGNOR THOMAS F. McNALLY, LL.D VERY REVEREND JOSEPH M. NOONAN, C. M., LL.D REVEREND JOHN A. CARTIN REVEREND JAMES J. BROGAN MR. HUGH J. GALLAGHER MR. and MRS. WALTER S. 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