Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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contents dedication................. administration............. schools arts and sciences . . . commerce and finance . education............. engineering........... nursing............... classes junior class.......... sophomore class . . . freshman class . . . . organizations................ activities.............. athletics.................... student directory. . . .

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dedication ten golden years In 1948, the Very Rev. A. A. Lemieux, S.J., was appointed president of Seattle College, a little-known institution which had survived in precarious fashion since its founding in 1891. At that time, the campus consisted of some half-dozen buildings scattered about on First Hill and an enrollment of 2700, mostly World War II veterans, that threatened to overflow the college's limited facilities. Today, after ten years of Father Lemieux's inspired direction, the former Seattle College has been transformed into Seattle University, a growing force which has achieved national recognition through the activities of its students, alumni, and faculty. In one short decade. Father Lemieux has led the University through a difficult period of postwar adjustment, helped stabilize its enrollment, and instituted a development program which has seen the erection of five new buildings and complete renovation of other facilities. The impact of the University's growth during the past few years has penetrated far beyond the borders of its campus, into the very life of the community and the state. Therefore, in grateful tribute to his long period of distinguished service to our student body, we, the editors of the Aegis, in our turn dedicate this year's annual to the Father President who continues to guide and direct us upon the path leading towards our final goal, our ultimate threshold—we dedicate it to the Very Rev. A. A. Lemieux, S.J., President of Seattle University. 4