Merrimack College - Merrimackan Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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The Reverend Thomas F. Walsh, O.S.A., The V ery Reverend Paul M. Judson, O.S.A., The Very Reverend Vincent A. Me- Quade, O.S.A., The Very Reverend Henry E. Greenlee, O.S.A., Chairman; The Very Reverend Edward J. Carney, O.S.A., and the Very Reverend Henry B. Smith, O.S.A. The Very Reverend Henry E. Greenlee, O.S.A., S.T.D., Prior Provincial of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova capably guides Merrimack’s growth and de- velopment as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Father Greenlee ' s foresight and administrative ability have clearly henentted the progress of the college. BOARD OF TRUSTEES At Merrimack College the Board of Trustees directs im- portant policies regarding college finances, the founding of scholarship funds and the appropriations for building programs and maintenance. The Board members contribute valuable administrative experience and a wide understanding of academic problems. This efficient team is responsible for the successful expansion of Merrimack College.

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From the barren, empty land of the previous year rose the first building — Guild Hall. Here, with an enrollment of one hundred and sixty- five male students, the morning of September 29, 1947 saw the advent of Merrimack’s first academic year. HISTORY OF MERRIMACK There is an old cliche which seems appro- priate to begin the story of Merrimack, “Ne- cessity breeds invention.” This trite phrase best explains the “Why?” of Merrimack College. With the influx of the countless young men who served in World War II and the generation which had grown up during it, there was a crying need for educational facilities. Although the demand was present, the supply was not; and so the germ of an idea was formed in the minds of some far-sighted Lawrence business- men. Their idea was to erect a small college to service the educational needs of the Mer- rimack Valley. After bringing their idea to Bishop Minihan, then secretary to his Eminence Cardinal Rich- ard J. Cushing, they obtained his intercession with the Cardinal and the plan for the Augus- tinian College of the Merrimack Valley was approved. The site of the college was chosen and the Augustinian order was induced to come from Villanova to staff the proposed college. Under the inspired leadership of the Very Reverend Vincent A. McQuade, O.S.A., who was designated its president, Merrimack be- came a reality early in 1947. One year to the day later, ground was broken for a science building that was to hear the name of the man who has done so much for Merri- mack. Cushing Hall was ready for use by late 1949. THE VERY REVEREND ARTHUR B. MAXWELL, O.S.A., Litt.D. Prior