Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Commencement The end of a student's college career is fittingly signified by the ceremonial-kissing of the Bishop's ring. Climaxing four years of study, commencement for the class of 1958 was held on May 29 at the Civic Auditorium with Rev. James T. McGuigan. S.J.. as academic marshal. The exercise was opened with an invocation by Rev. John E. Gurr, S.J.. Academic Vice-President. Brian Cullerton gave the valedictory address. Lieutenant General Arthur G. Trudeau, Chief of Research and Development, Department of the Army, was the speaker and honored guest at the 1958 commencement. Lieutenant General Trudeau received a Degree of Doctor of Laws. Honoris Causa. The presentation of degrees and awards was presided over by the Most Reverend Thomas E. Gill, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle. Noel Brown was the recipient of the President’s Cup which is given annually for scholarship. The SU Chorale, under the direction of Mr. Girl Pitzer, sang Open Our Eyes” by MacFarlane. and “Sing Praises by Glurm.

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Who’s Who The names of thirty-two illustrious Seattle University students appeared in the 1958-59 edition of Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.” This nationally-recognized book, which was first published for the school year of 1934-35, is edited by H. Pettus Randall and is published at the end of the college year. The two-fold purpose of the book is to provide public recognition to worthy students and to provide free student placement service to all members. Approximately 11,000 students from 700 schools are represented each year. The president of the university nominates five juniors or seniors for this honor, as do the Dean of Women. Dean of Students, each of the heads of the departments and the senior class, bach nominee completes a questionnaire of his personal opinions, likes and dislikes, and biography. The final selection is made on the basis of scholarship, activities, and leadership. Dovid Albright Shirley Anderson Patrick Brady Mary Pot Burby Robert Coombs Fred De Grazia Shirley Ebner Vincent Gervais Paul Guichon Burke Harrell Rosemary Hebner Jim Helbling Suzanne Hohl Celine Hulbert Rosemary Killen Jane Merryman Stanley Molitor Mary Jo Paradis Benjamin Simon Ting ling-Erl Mary Helen VanDerhoef Patricia Vickerman Sonja Vukov Robert Donovan Willis 19

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Rev. John A. Fitterer, S.J., M.A., S.T.L., Dean Arts and Sciences Any living organism must constantly change and perfect itself in little things and big in order to achieve full growth and perfection. The same is true of the various branches of any university that is a live and growing force towards the perfection of its products. The College of Arts and Sciences is aware that change within the administration, the faculty, the curriculum, and the physical plant is important for us in becoming a more vital and living part of Seattle University. Faculty Clarence I. Abello, B.tcon. Instructor in Modern Languages Walter M. Aklin, A.B. Assistant Professor of Music Francis Aranyi, P.D. Lecturer in Music Rev. William E. Armstrong, S.J., Ph.D. Instructor in Modern Languages Rev. Engelbert M. Axer, S.J., S.T.I., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Philosophy Maryse Bader, 8.A. Instructor in Mathematics William E. Bennett, M.A. Instructor in English Rev. Ernest P. Berlin, S.J., S.T.I., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry Rev. Anthony Bischoff, SJ., Ph.D. Associate Professor of English 21