Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

Page 18 text:

Professor Walter J. Cohrssen On Tuesday evening, November 17, 1959, the world of fine music received another addition to its repertory. The scene of this exposition was Carnegie Recital Hall, New York City. At this re- cital Mr. Cohrssen, a member of the Composers Group of New York City, presented an original composition having its first performance, entitled Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet. In a well-received review. The New York Times described Mr. Cohrssen ' s effort: Its effect was so unexpected, good-humored and charming as to almost make one chuckle . . . combining the tex- tures of clarinet and strings in a most ingratiating fashion.

Page 17 text:

Archbishop Thomas A. Boland and Pope John XXIII. During the month of October, 1959, His Excel- lency, the Most Reverend Thomas A. Boland, Archbishop of Newark, journeyed to Rome for his regular Ad Limina visit to the Holy See. Con- current with this purpose, the Archbishop attended the Centennial celebration of the North American College, Rome, of which he is an alumnus. The visit culminated in a twenty-five minute private audience with the Supreme Pontiff, His Holiness Pope John XXIII on October 13, 1959. It was the first private meeting between these two great spiritual leaders. 13

Page 19 text:

Coach John Honey Russell A basketball career, which commenced in 1918, ma- jestically terminated this year when John Honey Russell bade farewell to the hoop sport. As player and coach over a span of forty-two years, eighteen at Seton Hall, Rus- sell was recognized as one of the outstanding contributors to the game ' s growth. The Hall was molded into a national power under his tutelage. During the 1938-39 season the Pirates initiated a forty-three game win streak which was perpetuated until the 1941 National Invitation Tournament. Bob Davies, All- American and noted professional star, was the spearhead of this attack. Setonia ' s coach viewed the N.l.T. elimination of six quintets before the 1952-53 contingent snared the title to cap a 31-2 record, the highlight of Honey ' s tenure. Walt Dukes and Richie Regan, All-Americans who later notched fame in the pro-circuit, set the fiery pace. Rated fifteenth among the nation ' s coaches for win- ning percentages and having notched better than three hundred college victories are two potent factors which dis- tinguish Honey Russell.