Merrimack College - Merrimackan Yearbook (North Andover, MA)

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PRIOR Very Reverend Arthur B. Maxwell, O.S.A,, Litt.D. is Prior of the Monastary of Our Lady of Good Counsel at Merrimack College. His wise policies in fulfilling this responsible office are reflected in the excellent example set for us by the Augustinian Fathers at Austin Hall. His spirit of genuine in- terest is sincerely appreciated by both the priests and students of Merrimack. BOARD OF TRUST€€S The Board of Trustees exercises a general control over all of the policies of Merrimack College. The difficult and important decisions concerning this Institution must be made by a quali- fied group of men who have the best interests of the College in mind. For this task, Merrimack has been blessed with competent administrators. The members are, left to right: Rev. Vincent A. McQuade, O.S.A., Rev. Paul M. Judson, O.S.A. . Rev. Edward J. Carney, O.S.A., Rev. John J. Daley, O.S.A.. Rev. Henry B. Smith, O.S.A., Rev. Thomas F. Walsh, O.S.A.. and Rev. Patrick J. Rice, O.S.A.

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PROVinCIflL The Very Reverend James A. Donnellon, O.S.A., A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Prior Provincial of the Province of Saint Th omas of Villanova competently directs the progress and development of Merrimack as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Father Donnellon possesses fore- sight and administrative ability integrated with a con- genial personality. His action and paternal encourage- ment have heen a vital factor in the advancement of Merrimack College. The faculty and students of the College extend to him heartfelt appreciation. The name of Richard Cardinal Cushing is revered hy Merrimack students for his bountiful charities and generosity. We have all experienced the influence of his kindness. Not content with being a leader in the founding of the college, he eontinued to guide us through these formulative years. The rapid growth of Merr imack College is a testimony to the foresight and ability of this man. The position of leadership is a lonely and responslde one; it can never he fully un- derstood, hut it can and has heen appreciated. 10

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PR€$ID€nT The responsibilities of co-ordinating the ever in- creasing activities of a College such as Merrimack lie directly before the President of the school. Very Rev- erend Vincent A. McQuade, O.S.A., Ph.D., Merrimack’s distinguished Father President has been most instru- mental in the foundation and remarkable growth of this institution. Today, Merrimack College stands as a monument to his success. He who led the Collese to its present position can now look hack upon his achievements with a sense of satisfaction. Sincerest gratitude is extended to him from both colleagues and students. 12 VIC€-PR€SID€nT As Vice-President and Dean of the College, the Reverend John M. Driscoll, O.S.A., exercises firm and confident con- trol over the academic operations of the College. It is through his personal understanding of the j)rohlems of ■ both the faculty and students that Father Driscoll is able 1 to satisfy the requirements of his office. For the admir- able work that he has been doing, the gratitude of the students is extended to him.