Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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that caused some stir on campus were held at these functions. Miss Joan Lang, fiancee of Tom Meade, Junior Business was chosen Queen of the Quad at the Junior Prom. The Queen was officially announced by editor, Fran Klocke. Moving up Day saw the leaders of the senior class-elect chosen. Pen and SWOrcl inducted the following members into its organization; Don Bean, Jim Daley, Arty De Simone, Bill Farnan, Frank Flynn, Fran Klocke, Bob Mahar, Bob O'Neill, Ron Pochintesta, and Bob Sbarra. As we were talking over the senior walk offi- cially, other announcements were being made. Larry Raymond was elected presi- dent of the T956 senior class. Arty De Simone was elected president of the student Council. Bill Farnan appointed editor of the Manhattanite. Ed Featherstone was appointed editor of the Quarterly. After final exams we left for our much awaited lazy summer vacations with the realization that the parking problem was still being studied. 56,11,271, September 1955, and the last freshman week of our college careers. Upon our return to campus from our carefree summer vacations, we found the college V64! changed. But, after an examination into the facts, we discovered that it was not the college that had changed, but we, the members of the senior class. The frosh hazing was to us but a splash of movements upon the campus. All of the hub bub and chatter was reserved to the underclassmen. Why, we wondered was all this going on without us? The answer was soon obvious. During the preceeding summer, our personalities had changed. We had matured. The college did not impress us as it had in previous years. We were no longer stu- dents looking for a new excitement, but Manhattan Men returning home. Enrollment at Manhattan College this semester was a record 2,678. Plans for a new domitory were in progress. These things, along with the fact that the proposed engineering building was nearing the stage of execution, brought to us a new awareness of the part Manhattan was playing in the educational growth of the country. Perhaps one of the most welcome changes in the college was the addition of a new snack bar in the lower part of the campus. Deck three' of the Cardinal Hayes Libraries, the home of Manhattan's literary endeavours, was converted into a day cafeteria for the students. Tables were set up in the rotunda to achieve a cafe type atmosphere. To insure a delightful luncheon for the students, a baby grand piano was put at their disposal so that they might supply their own entertainment. Fortunately for many of the students, this new addition afforded a further advantage. It gave them an opportunity to become ac- quainted with the library. Now they could gain not only material, but intellectual benefits without inconvenience. Upon their return to the college, the advanced AFROTC students were introduced to a new commander. Colonel Lyons, a Manhattan alumnus, returned to the campus to lead the Air Force faculty contingent. Many changes were noted in the procedures and the general appearance of the men of the reserve. George Murphy, senior arts, was appointed Wing Commander of the AFROTC. He was assisted by two newly appointed lieutenant colonels, Tom Monaghan and Bob O'Neill. The first big event for the group was marching in the Columbus Day parade. Accompanied by the members of the Dante Society, the AFROTC paraded up Fifth Avenue to the strains of 0 Sole Mio. Later a roman teast was

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Junior year started with a sad note. A deep gash was left in the faculty by the passing of Dr. Carty and Professor Costa. The whole world fell into a state of shock when the news of the Pope's illness was announced by the Vatican. The Vatican also announced news of a more joyful nature. Our friend in the Place- ment Bureau, Brother Adrian Lewis, had his etchings accepted for a special Vat- ican display. The Student Council suspended nine campus organizations this year, a new low. Four of the suspended clubs were reinstated shortly there-after. The Journal of Business came to life again under the editorship of Don Bean and Bob Mahar, after a year of inactivity. The Student Council started the ball rolling by insti- tuting a special Write to Junius Kellogg Week. Even Mr. Chatetz, the man with the biggest sandwiches in town, hopped on the band wagon by contributing $50.00 to the Junius Kellogg fund. The organizations of the college were OH to an early start with the NSA voting to put an end to School Segregation. The Quarterly, now in its third year of re- birth, instituted a writers workshop for the purpose of combing the eHorts of Man- hattan's writers under one roof. Manhattan men came out in force to answer I junior year e call of their faultering blood bank. In all, 384 pints were donated. 'hile most of the campus organizations were viewing each other r achievements, the bowling team was in the middle of a hard ht for ofticial recognition as a college athletic team. The Athletic partment finally gave in to the pleas of the students. usual sports jumped in and out of the spotlight throughout the ar. The Harriers gained the Met. IC crown for the second straight ar, followed by their eighth victory in the IC4A and a 83Vzv$oint tory in the outdoor Met. IC meets. On the more usual side of orts, Manhattan topped Iona in a Gaelic Football contest by the ore of 11-5. Basketball got underway with a new set of basketball les. Probably the most publicized game of the year was the Man- -ttan N.Y.U. game which was played according to professional es.When Manhatttan received her third straight bid for the NIT, n and Sword sponsored a hugh pep rally which featured comedian cl sports caster Bud Palmer. e highlights of the social season this year were the Military Ball Id at the Essex House and the Junior Prom. The two beauty contests

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had by all. The drilling prowess of the Pershing Rifles was put to the test on Alumni Homecoming Day. The Old Grads and their families were afforded the pleasure of reviewing the drill unit during the course of the day's activities. Changes had been made in the student government this year. Under the capable leadership of Artie DeSimone, the Student Council maintained a conservative wing policy in matters of government. This statement is further manifested in the fact that only two clubs were put on probation when the semester began. With Brother Basil Leo as the newly appointed moderator, the Student Council brought the Constitutions Committee into action to crack down on those organizations that were operated by the whims of their otticers instead of closely following constitutional rules. It was found that some of the campus organizations had never submitted constitutions to the council, and were therefore illegitimately operating on campus. Under the watchful eye of Don McCarthy these shortcomings were soon remedied and the college was put on a level plain as far as extra-curricular activities were concerned. Social Affairs moved to the foreground this year with Bob Mahar as chairman of the committee. Dashing Bob was a stand by at all college tea dances, acting as unofficial host and carefully executing dance regulations. Academic-wise a much underemphasized organization was brought into the limelight. The Pen and Sword Society, in conjunction with Brother Casimre Gabriel, sponsored a special induction ceremony for the new members of Epsilon Sigma Pi. In previous years, those appointed to this honor society were inducted in private. It was decided that recognition should finally be properly given to these men, who through the maintenance of a 3.4 index throughout their college careers had merited this honor. Thirty eight members were in- ducted during this ceremony. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony which was sponsored by the Pen and Sword Society will be a lasting memory in the hearts of all who stood on the Quadrangle that cold December night to usher in the Ule Tide Spirit. The Manhatan College players surprised everyone this year by performing the popular Broadway show, Stalag 17. The walls of Smith Auditorium rocked with laughter as the players performed to standing room only for two nights. Packed houses became a common occurrence in Smith. The combined Glee Clubs of Manhattan and St. Joseph's College for Women, ioined by the ac- companiment of the Jasper Orchestra, also presented their splendid Song of Christmas to a packed house. Manhattan held their usual amount of great dances this year. Perhaps the most unusual was the Mad Hatters Ball,ll sponsored by Omega Lambda Phi and held in the New Yorker. A prize was given for the most clever hat worn at the ball. The event was rivaled in magnificence only by the Easter Parade. Dancing at the college reached a new high when Sophomore George Griffin, and his lovely partner from Marymount College, entered a TV dance contest on the show Step this Way. They waltzecl away with the second prize. Manhattan made some noteworthy achievements in the field of iournalism this year. The very moving editorial Murder in Mississippi, written by Roger Goebel, received not only local but national recognition. Highlighting the Til case, with relation to the feeling of Christian Brother- hood of Man, Goebel rephrased a two-thousand year old message with such shocking impact that it was also read into the cangressional record, so that it would stand as an example to future generations. Roger further manifested his ability by representing Manhattan in TV's College Press Conference. A new student publication appeared on campus this year. It was the Science Journal. The circuit had been completed with a quarterly iournal to represent each of the schools on the Manhattan campus. Manhattan's chaplain, then Father Code, was consecrated Monsignor this year at a very impressive ceremony. He was also