hr itili qu Ill: 7a 0414 gamdlenaf THE MOST REVEREND EDMUND F. GIBBUNS, D.D. EWOfNMamf To his exeelleney, our beloved shepherd 0f the diocese of Albany, WhO by his festering love of Catholic education has fulfilled the divine command ltTeaeh ye, the oldest educational charter in the history of the world, to Which in apostolic succession he has fallen heir; to Whose au- tspieieus encouragement we ascribe the visible blessings of God in the foundation and growth of Siena; We, Who have grown along With the college, the Class of '41, the founding class of Siena, in respectful affection and gratitude, Ebeciicde 71114 WW SAINT BERNABDIN E 2 a; Siam f ARDINE was born of a noble family assa, in Siena, the eighth of Septenr ber, 1380. Left an orphan at the age of six, he was brought up by pious aunts. Distributing his patrimony in charity, at twenty-two he received the habit of the Franciscans 0n the eighth of Septem- ber, 1402. He was ordained two yearslater. In 1417, Bernardines gift of e10- quence, foretold by St. Vincent Ferret, be- came manifest and his missionary life really began at Milan, at the close of that year. His reputation and fame spread, his auditors sometimes numbering 30,000. Pius II, who as a youth had heard him, records that the saint was listened to as another Paul. Penitents, we are told, Hocke ed to confession iilike ants. He gave new impetus to devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus by urging the use of the initials IIIS. Blessed Albert 0f Sartiano bears this grand testimony to his powers: iiThis truly eminent man, Bernardine, the greatest ornament 0f the Franciscan Order, taught the people with wonderful wisdom and discernment and labored to maintain them in their good dispositions. . . . From this it is easy to conclude what must have been the results of his aposto- late for the pacification and reformation of all classes of society. A papal commission acquitted him of a Charge of heresy, so malicious and futile that Pope Martin V commended him for the very teachings claimed by his accusers to be heretical. He refused three bishoprics. He be- came Vicar-general 0f the Franciscans in 1437, but in 1442 he persuaded the Pope to accept his resignation in order that he might resume his preaching. Bernardiue died on the twentieth of May, 1444. Miracles multiplied after his death and he was canonized by Pope Nicholas V in 1450. COLLEGE, named for the Frana St. Bernardine of Siena, was founded in September, 1937, by the Franciscan Fathers of the Province of Most Holy Name. At that time, and until June 20, 1938, when the cornerstone of the main building was laid, the College was operated under the Charter of St. Bonaventures College of Allegany, in the State of New York. The first year, all Classes were held in what is now the Monastery. This large resi- dential building, erected in the last century, was subjected to extensive alterations during the summer of 1937 in order temporarily to accommodate the ninety students and eight faculty members of the beginning semester. There were three Classrooms-two 0n the main floor, and one in the basement-and a small library. Most of the rooms still retained some of the atmosphere of their former state, and studies were pursued before Ereplaces and marble mantelpieces. A recreation center was located in an old barn which, if it could be returned today as it was then, would stand upon the driveway slightly to the east Of the front entrance. It was His Excellency, the Most Rev. Edmund F. Gibbons, BlSllOp of Albany, who asked the Franciscan Fathers into the Capital District to establish here the only Catholic college for men in the east-central area of New York State. When the College was opened for the F irst College Building first time on the 22nd of September, 1937, His Excellency invoked the blessings of the Church upon the new institution and de- livered afterward a brief speech to the ninety students who comprised the first Class. He declared that this ceremony inaugurated . . . one of the most important works which has been done in the Diocese of Albany. Nine months later, upon the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone, Bishop Gib- bons again addressed the students and faculty. We are grateful, he said, for this op- portunity to bless and erect a building dedia cated to God's glory and to the sacred cause of education. This college will stand for truth. The members of the faculty during the first year were: the Rev. Cyprian Mensing, O.F.M., Ph.D., Dean of Studies, and the Rev. Fathers Lambert Zaleha, Adalbert Ca1- lahan, Lawrence J. Kidder, Joseph Vann, Benjamin Kuhn, Alcuin Shields, Bernard A. Tobin, and Mr. John R. Wilkinson. The first permanent building was opened on October 17, 1938, to the ninety returning students of the Erst year, and 160 new en- rollees. Many additions were made to the faculty at this time, and Fr. Cyprian was made president of the College, which was now independent of St. Bonaventures and Operated under a temporary Charter granted by the University of the State of New York. Evening courses were offered for the Erst time, and were made available to men and women alike. The College is situated in one of the most historic sections of the state. Be- cause of its proximity to the locale chosen by Cooper for his Leatherstocking Tales, the name ilMohawksh was recently ascribed to its athletic teams. The highway running past the campus has been traveled since prev revolutionary days by those journeying be- tween Albany and Saratoga. A year later the west wing of the build- ing was erected, but it remained unnnished until September, 1040, when the Hoor space was partitioned into the needed Classrooms, laboratories, and library facilities. T0 the library was set aside nearly one third of the t0p Hoor. A large reading room was provided, and a stack room which at present houses approximately 10,000 vol- umes, and one of the most complete collec- tions of reference periodicals in the Capital District. The list of current periodicals num- bers nearly 150. Fr. Alcuin Shields, chief librarian, ordered the Classification of books Changed in 1939 from the Dewey Decimal System to that employed by the Library of Congress. In 1938, Siena students in need of Enane 0131 help to go on with their college work were enabled for the first time to receive assistance from the National Youth Admine istration. Fr. Cyril McGuire was made the college supervisor for the student aid pro- Blessing of the College, September, 1937 gram. Needy students were put to work in Clerical positions, library work, maintenance, and construction. Shortly after the 1940-41 school year had begun, another part of Siena,s thirty-eight acres was excavated for the second building, a gymnasium. It now stands on the site of a former apple orchard. In honor of His Excellency, the Most Rev. Edmund F. Gibbons, Bishop of Albany, the structure has been named Gibbons Hall. At about this time the College acquired a residential building towards Albany on the Loudonville road. It is being used to provide housing for lay professors. One of the Erst extracurricular activities organized at 816113 was its basketball team. First coached by John Carrol of Albany, and then by Hank Bunoski, a former basketball star of the St. Bonaventure team, the Siena players have met such schools as St. Jolnfs of Brooklyn, Seton Hall, the State College of Albany, and the University of Mexico. The present enrollment of the College now approaches 1,000 students, day and eve- ning. The faculty numbers nearly fifty; in all, an amazing growth from the country residence with its ninety students and eight teachers of only a few years ago. Following the laying of the cornerstone on June 20, 1938, the Rev. Father Thomas Plassman, president of St. Bonaventures College, spoke to those present and ex- plained, in part, the purpose of the new institution. These pictures depict the building progress toward the completion of Siena H211. May, 1938, marked the first stages of construction, as steel and stone began to give evidence of the new college ask, why go back 500 years to Choose a name of medieval days and inscribe it over the portals of a modern college? iiMy answer is a straightforward reply to an honest question. The distress and dismay that irk the minds and hearts of men send forth a plaintive cry for convictions, bold and Clear. And it was conviction that prompted us to adorn this institution with the name of Bernardine. First, because he is a canonized Saint of the Church. iiThe history of Liberal Arts accords due credit to the monuments and masterpieces of Franciscan origin, such as the hrst bibe lican versions in nearly every vernacular of Europe; the Erst grammars and lexica of both the ancient classics and the pagan tongues of Asia, Africa, and America . . . thC Erst schools on American soil founded by our missionaries of the South, and the hrst print- Laying Cornerstone of Siena H2111, june, 1938 ing press tin the new worldi , and the first book printed in the W estern Hemisphere. iiThere is a question in the minds of iiModern parlance has coined the term Cathedral of Learning And well does this title ht the School of Liberal Arts. A cathe- inany here present and of many others not here present, said F r. Plassnian, hand I con- sider it my duty and privilege to give answer. dral of learning whose foundation must be XVe have just laid the cornerstone of a pro- the early formation and instruction of our posed Liberal Arts College at the very gate elementary and high school training. Upon of our beautiful capitol of the Empire State this solid structure, which has grounded our and, when this building is completed and YOUth in the elementary arts 0f reading and when the State Education Department shall have granted the Charter, this institution shall function under the patronage of St. Bernardine of Siena. But why, you will justly 11 literary or linguistic studies. For the zheavens show forth the glory of God, and the Ermae ment declareth the work of His handsf 7' The Franciscan Fathers have shown themselves persistent and indefatigable workers, and the grace of God has surely been with them in this new chapter of their everlasting effort to spread Christian morale ity and education throughout the world, and into the hearts and minds of all mankind. First Half, Siena H2111, September, 1938 B uilding nears completion, September, 1939 After the columns and dome had been iinished the metamorphosis was complete writing, of thinking and speaking, shall be raised the framework of the natural and mathematical sciences. For Nature is the house in which we live, and every man who claims to be educated should be thoroughly instructed in the chemical constituents, the physical laws and the biological forces of the universe. It is poor judgment to relegate the natural sciences to the background in the Liberal Arts curriculum. W ith pr0per distri- bution, scientiEc studies are no less essential to real cultural training than the purely 12. First Faculty Wm FHAN CISCANS The Order of Friars Minor dates its in stitution from the year 1209, when Francis, the son of a rich merchant of Assisi, haying renounced his inheritance for the love of Christ and reduced himself to poverty, gathered around him several companions. These men, like himself, usold all that they had and gave it to the poor. When their number reached twelve it became necessary that he write a Rule, which was approved by the Pope. The Friars' View was primarily spiritual, embracing poverty because Christ was poor. They did not in tend to reform society but this came as a consequence, not as a conscious motive. St. Francis sent members of his little band out,- 7 utwo by two, , as the Apostles had travelled. 1+ Everywhere in Europe the faith was strengtha ened by the Franciscan Spirit. The history of the Franciscans during the first few centuries of their existence is truly the history of Christianity. There was no movement of vital interest during that period in which they had no part. Theology, poli- tics, art and the social condition of the people, all in some measure were touched by their influence. However, their missionary labors were not their only activity. The Sons of Francis were in the forefront of the intellectual de- velopment in the medieval universities. St. Bonaventure, Alexander of Hales, Roger Bacon and Duns Scotus were among those who led the way. They stood for SClCDl'ii'lC knowledge against pedantry and sophism. St. Francis, himself, with his simplicity and directness of thought set the type for the Franciscan thinker, of which St. Bonaven- ture in Theology and Roger Bacon in Natural Sciences are typical. Franciscan history also is connected ine timateiy with American history. From the earliest days of the opening of America to European Civilization, on through the cen- turies, the Friars have been identiEed with the highest and best in American history. It was a Franciscans inHuence which secured for Columbus the necessary funds for his historic voyage, and this same Fran- ciscan, Father Juan Perez, who accompanied him on his second trip, celebrated the First Mass in the Western Hemisphere. By reason of their later missionary work the Friars have been called iiAmeriCis First Apostlesn The history of Siena follows the usual pattern of Franciscan settlements, as a few friars, before building a dwelling for them- selves, began to build a school. Thus another group of Franciscan pioneers, inspired and strengthened by the work of their fore- bears, endeavored to rear a temple of learn ing for the Christian education of youth. The Present F acuity 15 EATHER CYPRIAN7S vision, foresight and energy have, Within the space of four short years, raised before us our present College. Under his leadership we have seen the modern structures, which now grace the campus, developed from an old colonial mansion. His thoughts and deeds have always been for the task before him . . . the founding and building of Siena. The sacrie . hces he and the first faculty endured are 16 Wte BEVEREND CYPPJAN MENSING 0. F. M PH. D. Pigmwi 9f $5243 60W enshrined in every inch of the Colleges growth. Seeking no honor or glory for What he has done, his real reward can be found in the durable structure he has created amid the shifting sands of contemporary thought. With heartfelt gratitude, we, the hrst graduating Class, Will ever remember the untiring efforts of our President, who epito- mizes the same spirit which has dominated the work of the Franciscans from ages past. FR. JOSEPH VANN, O.F.M., MA. Dean of Arts JOHN R. XVILKINSON, M.B.A. Dean of Business Ad1111'111'stmt1'011 FR. VINCENT DEVINE, O.F.M., B.A. Dean of Admissions FR. GILES XVEBSTER, O.F.M., B.A. Dean of Discipline humpm Our College Days Bcglu. September 10,7 EEMEMBER four years ago-pcrhaps it was in the Spring of ,37-perhaps it was in thc fall-whcn you Erst heard that a new Catholic Institution of higher education for young men was to he founded in Loudou- Villc? You were rather puzzled . . . perhaps you'd planned to go away to school . . . perhaps you hadlft plauucd to go to collcgc at 2111 . . . but regardless . . . over ninety young mcn registered in the old Carrctt Mansion in the middle of year . . . the accounting and economics Classes held in the hcellar -thc thrccwmau German Class in the cloak room-thc main classroom with the French windows-out of which-whcn spring camc-lots of the boys used to disappear as if by magicato-it wasn't magiC-it was those swiuguf French doors. Remember the booming Hall right. boys which heralded the entrance of Father Adalbcrt. And thou the first gct-togcthcr whcu wc' Clcctcd Class Recess 21 held . . . somewhere in Loudom'illc. No-it wasnyt an auspicious beginning . fact . . . it wasnt likc any of the colleges youll heard of. You were startled avou were promised greater thingsn-aud you received them. Oh, but that first officers at St. Amhrosc's Hall in Lathams. ch-it was the CBA hoys-hcadcd by Bud Lcuuon-who couv qucrcd! Into the fall of that First Ycar, and our first dance at tho Shakcr Ridge Country Chlh, prob ably thc most representa- tive weive ever hadeancl even that couldnit run smoothly-someone had to put salt in that power-punch. Christmas vacationHand our Erst formal dance, held at the DeVVitt Clinton-in conjunction with the Capitol District St. Bonaventure Club. On through the winter-and up to St. Patricles Day-ancl one of the liveliest dances welve ever had- held at the Club Edgewood. Spring-and with it-electionsain which a certain Albany Faetion-headecl by Don GillenaCharlie Loftus-Jack CurtinaSquirt Brittell, and Bill Tompkins-tried their hands at Pendergast- ing or Frank Hague-ing-and were severely trounced-how was it done-you remember- the boys in the Commerce Class figured they had it all tied up-because they outnum- bered the Science and Arts menewellethe unexpected-as per usualehappened-the Science and Arts men got together-and 011 -it was a bloody defeatafaet is ever since then-the elections at Siena have been Inar- Velously democratic. Yes-Joe Conway of Troy was elected president of the Student Senate-and in the spring of the next year- Bob Barrett was elected class president. And, oh yes-before we leave the freshman yeara remember the little gopher snake we found one spring day-how we put it in Huerterk careand it caused such a sensation-that we put it in Father Benjamin's Religion Class- we learned afterwardsait wasnt the right thing to do. June-examS-as and f'snand a swell vacation. The second year of Siena7s existence had a start which appealed to every one of the student body-Classes began approximately one month later than usual-October 17, 1938. And-if you seniors will remember that memorable day-when classes for the Erst time were held in the righteand only wing-of our new building, the Hrst thing that greeted youewas a gleaming yellow copy of the inimeographed Chevalier. Anda after three issues of the Chevalier-canie the Erst printed edition of the Siena News-a momentous undertaking for a college with only sophomores and freshmen in attend- FICSllIIICH, May 1938 g , t, g: iurmmrw , t a ,1; ? 19 Sophomore Relaxation ance-remember those freshmen rules-and remember how well they were enforced? Remember how the freshmen outnumbered the 50phs at least two to one-remember the iiwater party in back of the State Trooper Barracks? Remember the iiboy who was denuded in the pond out near the golf course? Later on in the fall . . . November 15 . . . the College was dedi- cated and officially opened for inspection to the public. 011 the scho- 1 a s t i c side-remember that course in English Lit-especially those Classes taught by Father Vincent D e v i n e-a n d the Enal exam with As Sophomores we enjoy the comforts of Siena Hall about 2 5 questions of Eve parts each? Feba ruary, iggg-and the Siena Debate Teams- with Father Lawrence Kidder and Vincent Devinthravels to Boston and defeats the mighty Boston College Marquette debate squad. Comes April-and with it-the First Sophomore Soiree held at the Hendrick Hudson Hotel in Troy-with music by Herbie Holmes and his orchestra-and how many of us remember those vocals by pretty Nancy Hutson-April brings recognition of the Siena News-when an invitation is re- ceived to join the InteraCollegiate News Association-and say-while with the Siena News-remember that column by Frank Hanigan-My Reverie-the only column which wasn7t censored when it should have been! Into May-and up to the St. Rose Auditorium for our Waterloo-when the girls from St. Rose took over the debaters- 20 t t THE SONG UP SIENA Siena, Siena! We proudly sing of Siena. XVhile others may have longer tradition, Siena has a stronger ambition. Siena, Siena! We sing the praise of Siena. As shoulder to shoulder we fight for your fame, Siena, bless thy name! We pledge anew that we711 be true and loyal to the thth of you forever. For you, Siena, well uphold the glory of the green and gold forever, Siena, hail to thee! Siena, Siena! Get in there and win for Siena. Our team has got the steam for a tight now - Our foe had better go By a kite now. Siena, Siena! W611 sing and well cheer for Siena. As shoulder to shoulder we march on to fame, Siena, Win the game! Presented by F red Waring g::;' i; Pennsylvanian on a coast L. ;. network, December 2:. 1;; the seorc-3 to o for the That other night in Nlay When Madisonavenueites. Siena swamped those Sty preme Staters in a spelling bee at the Palace Theatreu remember-Joe D 0 h e r t y won on an eight-dollar word . . . yeS-State has been trying to lick us at something ever since. The last days of May-and the Cochainnan R. B51ny and P. Kearney tally the. receipts with the aid of junior Class President H . O7C0nne11 boys get together in their own political fac- ' the result-Matt UConnell President of the coming Junior ClaSS-Bill Viee-PresidenteEd Crummey tions-and Tompkins Seeretary-and Marty OyBrien Treasurer. . Student Senate elections bring Bob Barrett to the hehn for the Junior Year. . . . The Enal bit of extravaganza-the Orchid BaH-put on by the freshmen atthe Club Edgewood-whiCh-as we write thisehas N General Committee, junior Prom 1940 just been razed by fire. September of lggg-Siena College is in full swing . . . a total day school enrollment of over 500 students and a faculty of 35 members . . . And-as the enrollment grows -so does'the building-to which has been added the left wing. President of the Stu- dent Senate Bob Barrett confers with fresh; Inen-and Jimmy Dalton-now a student at Albany Law Schooleexplains the fresh- men rules. The C.A.A. invades Siena-and twenty men start the ground school course- which eventually led them to the private pilotys license. September of 1940 sees the second volume of the Siena Newsewhich has now been offered membership in'the Inter-Collegiate Newspaper Association. . . . Ed Crummey is elected President of the Varsity Club. October Ends the Siena News reorganized under the Rev. Paschal Kerwin, Faculty Moderator. Also-in that same fateful month of October-Nh. 1943e product of the ingenious freshmen Class- Comes to an untimely end-when indignant sophs commandeer the Class of ,4; and hold an impromptu burial some distance in back of the school . . . about a week later the freshmen realize fully their lowliness and meekly parade about in their pretty green Tidinks. The first social event of the season is a dCEHitE success in the form of a dance at the Aurania Club. All through the fall- the more sturdy ramparts of the College engage in the fine art of touch taCkIe-you know-touch and break a leg. Don Gillen and Jimmy Murray pile in the formeris Plymouth-and head for-and in Spite of all trials and tribulationseactuall'v arrive at the junior PromeGeueraI Scene of Ballroom . . Press Convention at Bucknell U in Pa. Early in November the Third Order With twenty- hve members is founded at the College with the Rev. Bernard Tobin as Spiritual Direc- tor. Early in November-and after waiting- it seems at least a century-the Student Senate presents for a vote of acceptancee the Student Senate Constitution. Comes news-that Fred Waring and his Pennsylr vanians are writing The Song of Siena-and sure enough-Sienafs Song is played-mast- to-coast-via the NBC red network . . . on December zz-the affair held in New York City was attended by the entire Student Senate-and a good deal of the student body! . . . The climax of the affair comes- with W aring being made honorary editor of . TTAnd a good time was had by 311 High F inance e Seniors Brittcll and Sullivan With Bursar Fr. Ermin Klaus the December 20th issue of the Siena N ews. Tuesday, November 28-sees the start of the basketball seasoneand a mighty successful one too-12 wins-out 0f 19 starts-and the competition-St. Francis-St. BonnieseState Teachers 0'10 longer competitioni eNiagara 0f RochestereThe University of Scrantone and a host of others. Our Boy Howie Tucker tops off the boys-with 19 games played-a total of 282 points for the season-eand thatis an average of 15 points per game-which ain7t hay. Right behind Howie are Timmy OiBrien-Bob Barrett and Ed Crummey. Through the fall and wintereruns the hot foot fad-with faculty and students suffering alike. Vacation time again-and the boys invade the tri-City area dance halls-escorting gobs of gals from State-St. Rose-and other institutions. The evening of January 26th 24 eat the Hotel Hendrick IIudson-is held the Sophomore Soiree-with music by Les Brown and his Duke Blue Devils-and to Bill Reganeand Mike Massenas-go plenty of congrats for a swellehnely put-on affair. Also in January-the debate organization jour- neyed to New York-for a verbal bout with Fordham-Don Gillen and Bill Tompkins orated for the honor of Siena. In March- the Siena News is re-organized-as D011 Gillen relinquished his post as editor-and Jimmy Murray is appointed to till his shoese by Father Paschal. The Ides of March bring defeat to Siena-when the Marquette Debate Society of Boston College journeys to Loudonville and admonishes a 3-0 beating to the Sophomore team. Defeat in speech bring victory in sports, however, as Siena plays on the same bill With L.I.U. and St. Lawrenceeat Convention Hall toga. The then dubbed iTGolden Warriors in Sarae Cafeteria e 7.59 A.1VL brought Niagara of Rochester to their knees with a 51-4; win. St. Bonnie fails beneath the goldenvtongued Siena debaters, and a week later, Don Gillen and Jimmy Dalton defeat St. Rose-avenging the loss of the previous year. Jim Murray and Phil Hollis are off to the Press Convention held at Moravian College For Women in Bethle- hem, Pa. And-women or 110 women-the Siena News is highly lauded for its Splendid progress accomplished in so little time. The First Junior Prom is held at the Hotel Ten Eyck in Albany-featuring Ray Herbeck and . , . , 7 , Senior Class OHicers Bob Barrett, Bill Leikhim, Marty O,Brien, his musm. Friday-May lo-and it s electlon John Curtin, and Guests time. Barrett-running for a third-pardon meeitis a second term-goes down to defeat -along with D011 Gillen-and Frank Bau- man-is elected President of the Student Senate. Matt O7ConnelleIuni0r Class Presi- ,. ' Bali e- Cochairman Bill Trombiey and Guest with denteturns down the offer for nomination Class President Bob Barrett i as Class President-and Barrett gets nomina- tion and is electedewith I I Curtin as Vice President-VVillie Leikhim, Secretary. September of 1940-71 Seniors registern seventy-one out of over ninety who first made an appearance in 1937. Yes-Siena is diHerent . . . the students are different . . . surroundings have Changed . . . there is an atmosphere of maturity . . . an atmosphere pleasantly blending the joy of living as well as the joy and thrill of learning. The Siena Campus is beginning to form . lawns have been planted and work is begun on Gibbons Hall, our new gym. The Senior Class announces the appointment of Don Gillen as head of the Yearbook Committee, a job which he well deserved and Of which he is genuinely capable. First social triumph of the season is the Senior Ball-held at the Colonie Country Club. Debate team travels to Boston College, and team-which con- sists of the same members who made a Victorious trip two years agO-meets defeat. Christmas vacation-the last for the Seniors, back to school and back to the books to prepare for inidsemesters. A11 during the Senior year-therek an air of expectancy and bewilderment, for a good many of the Senior Class are subject for the draft and have. deferment only to July. Yesethe boys have grown up during four years of college. The last of March, and after the annual Retreat, it's vacation time again. And after vacationw hit isxft right, you cant do this to me, thatis too much work for a dog -yes, that7s the sort of thing going around after vacatione why?-for the simple reason that exams- hnal exams-no more exams-are only two weeks away! Iune-Graduation and the Commencement Ball. And thus we have Enished four years Of higher education. We entered Siena as boys-and we leave as men. erwe Changed during four years! W e've made new acquaintances. VVe7VC learned new things. We have been given the chance to lead worthy lives, and weyve been given the necessary equipment. Thanks Siena. God Bless You Forever. W. H. TOMPKINs-Historian Shannon, GiIIen and Tompkins relaxing between dances at the Senior Ball Futiwgiigwwiuw ms: 51 is: a genial; never again shall Siena have another Class whose members will be able to call themselves Seniors all the way through col- lege-or whose Freshmen heads will be un- adorued by the gold-andegreen cap. There was no Freshman hazing the Erst year because there was no one to do ite and, in a sense, the Freshmen were as much Seniors as they were Freshmen. W hen the Erst group picture was made of the beginning class, there were a good many faces shown there which are absent 74W now from these pages, but the men who have remained have been witnesses to an amazing growth. The Seniors have a unique story behind them, for their record during the past four years is, to a large degree, the history of the birth of the College, and it is upon theme as graduates-that Siena must rely for the initial attitude towards her of the world out- side. We have how that the attitude will be a' favorable one-and trust that God will show us the way to make it so. JEREMIAH ASHE . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Debating Society igl, Junior Prom Committee, Glee Club Bl. In the one year Jerry was with us, he won many friends by his sincerity and frankness. Infused with a strong determination and a will to win, Jerry will be a success in any field to which he may apply his talents. JOSEPH W. BALL . . . WATERVLIET, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Basketball til, Junior Prom Committee, Glee Club, Rho Beta Kappa, Intramural Sports, Varsity Club. Notwithstanding his seeming phlegmatic nature, llMonk has accom- plished great things at Siena. He is without peer on the athletic field, and can hold his own in all collegiate functions. The qualities he displayed while at college will help him in his career after graduation. ROBERT J. BARRETT . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science President, Senior Class; President, Student Senate igl; President, Sophomore Class; Third Order of St. Francis, Rho Beta Kappa, Vice- President izl, Varsity Basketball i2, 3, 4L Captain izl; Varsity Club, Tennis Team t2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t3, 4L Yearbook Stall. Rain or shine, iiBob always has a smile to present, an optimist in the true sense of the word. He has been a class leader, schoe lastically, athletically and socially. One of his many assets is his pet- sonality, which is the principal reason for his popularity and appointment to numerous class committees and oHices. 28 FRANK S. BAUMAN . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Student Senate, President 141, Treasurer 131;A1'1at1011 Club 12, 3, 41, Fencing 1g, 41, Outing Club, 'Ichasurer 131; Radio Guild 131, 7z1rsity Club, Glee Club 121, Siena News 12, g1, Rho Beta Kappa 11, 2, 3, 41, 11111101 Prom Committee. How Frank could find time for all his activities has long been a 1111'stc11' to his classmates. Iaking 2111 active part 111 all the college functions he was still able to maintain a high classroom 31' cragc. Quahtics like 1113 cannot go u11rcx1'11rdcd;for him the future is sure to prove '11 storehouse of success. RICHARD Y. BAYLY . . .TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of A1155 Debating Socictv 1;, 41 President, Social Activities 111; Rho Beta Kappa 111, Glee Club 1; 1, Dramatics 121, C1131111121111u111'01Prom Committee, International Relations Socictv 141. HDiCL' as you can 9530,15 an actiw 121d; thc1c 1511 t much that goes on around the school 111 which he docsn t participate. Dependable 11nd t111st11orth1 he 11215 bec11,'11nd W111 be, a success 111 any thing he undertakes. ALEXANDER L. BENISHAKE . . . RENSSELAER, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Varsity Basketball 111, Yearbook, Photographic Editor 1.11, Intramural Sports 12, g, 41, C0111111c11ce111611t Ball Committee. Accounting Club. 11113611 has been a real friend and classnmtc throughout these four VCQIS His 11' 01k as Photographic Ed1t01 of our Yearbook has prov an that he has what 1t takes-enc1g1, an1bitio11,a11d the ability to assume rcspm1sihilit1 His future? based on these qualitics, looks very bright. CREIGIITON W. BRITTELL . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Varsity Hockey BL Co-captain ML Commerce Club, Vice-President t3; Yearbook, Sports Editor; Intramural Sports i3, 4i, Senior Ball Committee, Debating Society, Boxing Tournament BL Varsity Club t 2, 3, 4t, Commencement Dance Committee. Iovial 21nd highespirited, ttCrafty is very popular with all his Class- mates. His active participation in college affairs and his prOECl'BIIC-V in his school work make Sieua proud to number him amongst her graduates. FREDERICK W. BRODRICK . . . WATERVLIET, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Club, Golf tzt, Intramural Sports t2, 3L Senior B2111 Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Commencement Dance Committee. Tall, quiet and unassuming, Fred is one Of the most pleasant fellows in the school. Despite his reticence, he has a good word for everyone. F red knows the name and position of every important figure in the business world, and he hopes that some day helwill be included in this category. JAMES F. BROODS . . .ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science V arsity Basketball Qt, Intramural Sports i2, 3, 4i, Rho Beta Kappa, Beta Sigma Kappa, Aviation Club Gi- One of the strong, silent men of the class, ttIim has a very pleasing personality. His consistent performance has made him one of the mainstays of the class in intramural athletics. During his four years at Siena, he proved to be a sincere friend to all those who had the good fortune to know him. 30 EDMUND CAHILL . . . SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts V arsity Basketball Ml. llRed came to us this year from St. Michaells of Toronto. An CfECient student, he proved to be just as eHicient 011 the basketball court. It was our gain when he came to Siena, but it will be our loss when he graduates. JOHN M. CAHILL . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Varsity Basketball t1, zl, Intramural Softball t 2, 3, 4L Siena News t2, gl, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Varsity Club t3, 4y Despite his quiet and unassuming manner, Jack took an active part in college aEairs. Perseverance, and an ability for doing things well, marked all his undertakings and will help him climb the ladder of success in the future. VINCENT T. CAHILL . . . KINGSTON, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa, Aviation Club, Junior Prom Committee. ttVince's amicability and frankness have made him very popular. Possessor of a marvelous mathematical mind, he has already taken the first steps in securing a teaching post in that field. We wish you all the luck and success in the world, ttVinceW 31 EDWIN I CALLAHAN . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa t3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t3, 4i, Science Seminar t3, 4L American Chemical Society of United States Chemists. Ed came to us from St. MiehaeYs of Vermont. Though a serious- minded and studious Chap, he has found time for social activities. His amiable disposition has made him a friend and pal to 2111 his fellow scientists, as well as his classmates. PAUL F. CLEMENS . . . RENSSELAER, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa, President t3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t; 4i, Glee Club tzi, Science Seminar, Yearbook Staff, Senior Ball Committee. i'Clem is top man among the seniors for his consistently high marks. This, however, is not the limit of his activities. He has devoted much of his time and energy in conducting the affairs of several of the school societies. After graduation he intends to teach chemistry. SIMPSON COHEN . . . SCIIENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Junior Prom Committee. ttSim came to Siena in the second half of last year. Since then, he has pursued his studies With an avid interest. He has a keen interest in argumentation, and has been ready and able to defend his ideals with strong factual points. His friendliness and sound judgment will assure him a successful career. 32 JAMES H. CONDON . . L SYRACUSE, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Although he has had very little time to devote to activities in his one year With us, Uim has, nevertheless, won many friends for himself. We are sure that if sincerity and earnestness are any criterion of success, then he will attain great heights in his chosen held after graduation. EDMUND M. CONNERY . . . COHOES, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Club, Junior Prom Committee, Commencement Dance Committee. ttEdf' a business student, is known for his reticence rather than any verbosity. Quiet dignity conceals an inherent Irish wit Which is one of his better qualities. His salesmanship, which he demonstrated so well in his first year, will help him sell himself to the business world after graduation. EDMUND W. CRUMMEY . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science in Economics Varsity Basketball t2, 3, 4L President, Varsity Club; Secretary, Junior Class; Junior Prom Committee, Glee Club BL Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4L Senior Ball Committee. Big Eds' height has made him almost indispensable to Siena in her athletic wars. His ability does not end there, however, as his activities show. Edts voice has been a ttprop in Siena's all-too-few get-togethers. 33 JOHN J. CURTIN . . .ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Glee Club ill, Dramatics Club tzl, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Accounting Club, lntranmral Sports t2, 3, 4, Junior Prom Coma a mittee, Senior Ball Committee, Senior Class Vice-President, Year- book Staff, Commencement Week Committee. Even without his peerless banking sense, III. is a valuable man to have around. He has the ability to make a success out of anything he undertakes. This ability, plus his line personality, foretells a brilliant future. JOHN L. CURTIN . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2, 3, 4L Beta Sigma Kappa t2, 3, 4L Siena Science Seminar t3, 4L Aviation Club, Radio Club pl. ltIL. received his pilotls license about a year ago. Besides being a good student, he is a grand fellow to know. He is very popular with his Classmates, despite his shyness. HARRY E. DELTRY . . . SCIIENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Club, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4L Advertising Manager, Yearbook; Commencement Dance Committee. What we like best about ltHarry are his sincerity and his sense of humor. Possessing the happy faculty of being able to adapt himself to any and all circumstances, he has been a welcome participator in all school functions. This quality, alone, is enough to assure him of a successful career. 34 JOHN S. DOYLE . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Siena News i3, 4L Intramural Sports i3, 4L Rho Beta Kappa igl, Commencement Dance Committee. lack has always been a gentleman and a good sport in all his actions. Industrious and diligent, he applies himself wholeheartedly to all his work. His abilities and perseverance will win him recog nition in his profession. PETER C. DUGAN . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science in Economics Glee Club i1, 2, 3, 4L Intramural Sports i2, 3, 49, Commerce Club ill. Senior Ball Committee. HPete has always shown conscientiousness and diligence while doing his work. A determination to get what he wants, coupled with an immovable tenacity in getting it, will make him 21 1112111 to be reckoned With in the business world. JOSEPH P. DULIN . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science R110 Beta Kappa ill, President izl, Treasurer Bl, Vice-President Ml, Beta Sigma Kappa, President i3, 40, Aviation Club i3, 4L Radio Club Bl, F encing i3, 4L Junior Prom Committee, Yearbook Staff, Glee Club izl, Commencement Dance Committee. A11 apt and serious scholar, yet not a bookworm, llIoe is endowed with executive ability and good C0111111011 sense. Ilis variety of interests has added greatly to a full education. XVith these capabilr ties. he is sure of success after graduation. CHARLES I. DUNBAR . . . W ATERVLIET, N. Y. Bachelor ofiSCience Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t2, 3, 4i, Treasurer, German Club hi; Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i. tiDixie is a happy-gO-lucky fellow With a grand sense of humor. Displaying a talent for athletics, he hopes to make a career of it. See you with the Giants sometime, tiDixie. JOHN E. FENNELLY . . . VVATERVLIET, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Outing Club t2, 3i, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i, Siena News, Advertising Manager tzi . ttBig Iohn came from St. Michaelis, Vermont, three years ago and, in this time, he has made many friends. His phlegmatic nature gives him an easygoing, carefree attitude toward life and its prob- lems. Best of luck to you in the future! JOSEPH T. GALLO . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t2, 3i, Secretary Mi, Science Seminar, Yearbook Staff, American Chemical Society. Woe is a man of very few words, but he possesses a host of worth- while ideas and an abundance of good common sense. We 110pE that his future will be as successful as his four years at Siena have been. 36 DONALD J. GILLEN . . . ALBANY, N . Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Freshman Class Secretary, Cofounder and Coeditor, Sieiia News t 2t; EditoreinvChief, Siena News BL Varsity Debating t 1, 2, 3, 4t President, Debating Society t3, 4t; Editor-in-Chief, Yearbook Mt Civil Aeronautics t9 . 7 7 ttDoxfs oratorical ability and confident demeanor have been a part of Siena Since its inception. An organizer by nature, his intense desire to get ahead has given Siena 21 myriad of beneiits. His absence will be felt, but the business world will profit when he graduates. BALTUS A. GOTTSCHALK . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Beta Sigma Kappa t2, 3, 4L President ML Rho Beta Kappa t1, 27 3, 4- The hazards and the exhaustive labor connected with the science course were taken in stride by ilDutch. Our yOung genius in the field of test tubes and research may some day earn for himself a prominent position in the world of science. JOHN S. HAYFORD . . . RENSSELAER, N . Y. Bachelor of Science in Economics Glee Club tzt, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Commencement Ball Committee. uJack has always faced his work with an air of preparedness. His calmness and self-assurance have brought him to a point where he can review his achievements with pride. His likable and persuasive manner will help him in his life work. RICHARD H. HUERTER . . . GLENMONT, N . Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t3, 4i, Science Seminar, Senior Ball Committee, Intramural Sports. Softespoken and polite, iiDicW has shown an enviable diligence in 2111 his work. An active participator in school activities, he was impor- tant to the success of these functions. We are sure that he will be just as important in his chosen field of work. DENNIS I. HURLEY . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2i, Aviation Club t2, 3, 4i, Civil Aeronautics t 3i. W e11 versed in the art of using big words correctly, Dennis often amazed the friars with his masterful juggling 0f the most difEeult verbiage. His constant search for the philosophical reason of things has proven his sincere desire to secure an education. PAUL J. KEARNEY . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Treasurer, Rho Beta Kappa tit; Siena News, Advertising Manager BL StaE t3, 4i; Treasurer, Student Senate tzi; Chairman, Junior Prom Committee, Associate Editor, Yearbook; Debating Society Mi, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Manager of Basketball t1, 2, 3, 4i. itPaul has been in the limelight of our Class since his Erst year. His versatility and zeal have helped in the promotion of 2111 our major class enterprises. XVe expect great things of him and feel confident of our trust in him. 8 JJ JOSEPH KENNEDY . . . SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Tennis Team t2, 3L Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Siena News t2, 3f Throughout his stay at Siena, Woe has displayed a tenacity that reminds us of a bulldog. He has shown this admirable Characteristic in his studies, 111 athletics, and in his work as assistant librarian. The legal profession Will receive a valuable man when Joe pursues his chosen work. CHARLES P. KOKOLIAS . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Secretary, Sophomore Class; Junior Prom Committee, Sophomore Soiree C0111111ittee,Third Order of St. F 1a11cis Yearbook Stag. A quiet sociable 11atu1e has made this voung 111311 a prominent and popular classmate of the boys of 41.Si11ee his entrance into Siena, uChuck has been 2111 ardeht booster 0f the basketball team. neatness and his willingness to help everyone have made him a friend of the entire student body and faculty. His RICHARD A. LAWRENCE . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Rho Beta Kappa t2, 3L Beta Sigma Kappa Qt, Glee Club t1 t, Intra- mural Sports t2, 3L1unior Prom Committee, Senior Ball Committee, F oreign Relations Club Mt H1305,1138 those inheient qualities which are so necessary to success. Endow ed With a keen sense of 111111101 honest and frank 111 all his actions, he 15 a true friend of all his classmates. Though unassuming in his demeanor, he has the aggressiveness to attain his goal. Siena College Library XVILLIAM F. LEIKHIM . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Club 1 2, 3, 41; Secretary Senior Class, Junior 1310111 Committee, Senior Ball Committee. Reserved and quiet, competent and composed, friendly and 0011 genialethese are iiBile predominent characteristics. Why he was so active in school affairs is, therefore, easily understood. His efficiency in doing his work Will aid him in the business world. EDXVARD F. LENNON . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Student Senate, President i11, Secretary Q1; Freshman AdVisor B1, Glee Club i1, 2, 3, 41, Accounting Club, AViation Club, Debating Club i 31, Intramural Sports i 2, 31, Commencement Week Committee. iiBud will ahVays have that certain business sense he developed with a prominent local Tuxedo companV This quality, and his natural leadership abilih have made him a kev man 111 Class aEaiis His 10V alty to Siena displaV ed bv his continuous support of all its func- tions, has made him a true example of the ideal Siena 1112111. CHARLES M. LOFTUS . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Ad111i11istration Civil Aeronautics, Sicna News i3, Aviation Club, Yearbook StaE, Intramural Sports i2, 3, 41, Senior B2111 Committee. iiChuCk has unobtrusively given his all to $16113. Taking his scho- lastic problems in stride, he has disposed of them eihciently and methodically. In addition to this, he possesses 21 E110 personality and an analytical mind, which are so necessary for a successful accounting career. 40 JOSEPH W. LYONS . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Aviation Club t2, 3, 4L Outing Club BL Fencing Society Qt Junior Prom Committee, Rho Beta Kappa BL Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4L That rare art of combining studies with a full enjoyment of the social life of a college, found a competent maestro in Joe. Have no fear for the future, Ioe-your industry and determination will carry you far, and far you deserve to go. KENNETH I. MACKIE . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Civil Aeronautics, Aviation Club, Varsity Club, Varsity Basketball t1, 2, 3L Sicna News t2, 3, 4L Siena Press Club. ttKenh is a rabid photography fan who has an exceptional ability for snapping unusual scenes on, and off, the campus. With this he has another hobby-aviation. As a result, he has joined the Flying Cadets. We feel sure that he will be as good an aviator as he is a photographer. HENRY I. MCALLISTER . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science in Economics Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4L Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior B2111, Coehairmau, Commencement Ball Committee, Varsity Club, Third Order Of St. Francis, Hockey t2, 3, 4y Cheer Leader t2, 3, 4y Ambitious and industrious, ttMac has made a success of everything he has undertaken. Participating in 2111 school functions, he was a mainstay in athletics and social affairs. He, too, hopes to become a Flying Cadet in the service of his country. +1 VINCENT D. MANTI . . . HUDSON, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Aviation Club tzi, Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2, 3, 4i, Science Seminar t3, 4i, Radio Club tzi, Senior B2111 Committee. We often wonder how tiVince has made such a success of his four years at Siena. Commuting from Hudson every day, he has not had much time to devote to extra-curriculat activities. Pleasant and Cheer- ful, he has won the eternal friendship of his classmates. JOHN R. MEHARG . . .TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa t3, 4i, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Beta Sigma Kappa t3, 4i, Outing Club tn, Fencing Society Bi, Snapshot Editor, Yearbook; Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i, Junior Prom Cont mittee, Glee Club t2, 3, 4i. Iolnfs hobby and first love is singing. He has a voice that is the envy of his fellow Glee Club members. His broad and cver-prcscnt smile has made him a welcome member of our class. Fred W aring can well aHord to keep his eyes 011 this boy. JOHN J. MORAN . . . SCHENECTADY, N . Y. Bachelor of Arts Sicna Ncws t3, 4i, Rho Beta Kappa hi Sicna Press Club, Associate Editor, Yearbook. Quiet, efECicnt and industrious, John has been instrumental in the success of the college newspaper and Yearbook. This talent for making himself useful Will go far in making just as great a success of his jOumahstiC career. JAMES R. MURRAY . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Siena News, Reporter tzi, Associate Editor Qt, Editor-in-Chief t3, 4i; Sophomore Soiree Committee, Rho Beta Kappa, President tn; Radio Club, President tzi; Student Senate t3, 4y jimmy is Sienis gift to the newspaper world. Blessed With a Huency of words and an ease of style, he has been One of the out- standing journalists on the campus. Possessor of a ttnose for news, he will go far in his chosen held. MICHAEL F. NOLAN . . . MECIIANIcerLE, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Boxing ML Intramural Sports t3, 4L Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee. ttMike is a typical Irishman and is very proud of it. Though not very talkative, he has displayed a quick wit that 2111 his clan possesses. This, and the industry he has shown in his school work, assure him of success after graduation. JOHN J. NOONAN . . . COHOES, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa t2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa t3, 4L Junior Prom Committee, Science Seminar t3, 4y ttDoc is another member of the Pre-Med students. Despite his assuming and quiet disposition, he has shown determination and perseverance in pursuing his studies. These qualities will help him obtain the reward his hard work and talents merit. 43 MARTIN V. O7BRIEN . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Tennis Team t2, 31, Cocaptain tag, Varsity Basketball t1, 2L Siena News, Business Manager t2, 3, 41, Junior Class Treasurer, Senior Class Treasurer, Varsity Club, Accounting Club, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Ball Committee, Yearbook, Business Manager. ttMarty is, without any doubt, the best business 1112111 in the Class. IIis willingness to please and his prohcieney in undertaking his tasks are the reasons for his acceptability in the othees which were conferred upon him. His is an enviable record for any and 2111 students to imitate. TIMOTHY F. O'BRIEN . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Varsity Basketball t1, 2, 3, 4L Treasurer, Debating Society Qt; Varsity Club, Aviation Club, International Relations Society Mi, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Ball Committee, Glee Club Qt, Siena News t 2, 31. ttTini's aitability and dry wit have made him a welcome part of any group, and have earned him the title of itPrince 0f Jesters. The proneiency he has shown in athletics and scholastic endeavor will aid hini immensely in his life work. MATTHEW F. OCONNELL . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Student Senate tzi, Junior Class President, Sports Editor, Siena News t2, 3, 4L Coehairinan Connnencement Ball, Junior Prom Committee, Accounting Club, Associate Editor, Yearbook HQ. Matt came to us in his Sophomore year from Niagara. Displaying exuberance and amiability, he immediately became a popular Class leader. Ever active in school affairs, we feel that he will be just as active in businesss enterprises in the future. 44 FRANK G. OSBORNE . . .ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Civil Aeronautics, Aviation Club, Beta Sigma Kappa i3, 4i, Science Seminar Glee Club izi. hOzzie has ambitiously and industriously pursued his studies towards his goalha medical career. His goodsnatured Iaillery and sound judgment have won him many friends inside and Outside the Classrooms. He is quiet and reserved in appearance and is a good companion and a cooperative worker. GEORGE I. PARISI . . . SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa i1, 2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa i2, 3, 4i, Science Seminar i3, 4, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Yearbook Staff. George is 21 small man in stature, but a big one in personality. Intent on securing an education, he wastes very little of his time 011 incidental things. Meticulous and exact in 2111 his work, he will be a very competent scientist. WILLIAM E. PICiKETT . . . NIECIIANICVILLE, N. Y. Bachelor of Science German Club, President hi; Student Senate, VicesPresident Pi; Rho Beta Kappa i1, 2, 3i, Science Seminar i3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa i3; 4i- Conscicntious and independent in his own right, hBill has made a name for himself in our class. His free and easy-going nature has attracted many friends to him. The world of science Will secure 3 valuable man when he joins the ranks of fhis profession. '45 GEORGE L. RUTHERFORD . . . ALBANY, N . Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa i1, 2i, Beta Sigma Kappa t2, 3, 4L Science Seminar Mi, Sigma Omega Bi. George is a serious, industrious worker whose smile attracts people to him. Goodenatured, but shy, he has shown a determination of purpose that is not very often encountered. As a student, he prose pered, and, as a scientist, he Will do the same. JOHN F. RYAN . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science in Economics Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i, Hockey, Varsity Club, Commencement Dance Committee. The Blimp, as he is aEectionately called by his friends, is never without a smile. No matter 110w tough things may get, he is always cheerful. With this spirit, he will make a name for himself and Siena after graduation. CHARLES A. SALERNO . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Rho Beta Kappa t1, 2i, Beta Sigma Kappa t2, 3, 4, German Club hi. hChuck has always been one of our more seriouseminded students. When he is not in Class, he will be found in the library. He has shown an eagerness to secure an education, so that he can take up welfare work when he leaves Siena. 46 THOMAS S. SCANLON . . . COHOES, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Outing Club Bi, President t9, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i, Rho Beta Kappa t2, 3, 4f Beta Sigma Kappa t3, 4i, Junior Prom Committee. iiTomis favorite hobbies are dancing, playing cards, and winter sports. He seems to have the inherent ability to be a success at all of these. This success will, no doubt, continue. Though diminutive in appearance, he possesses all the qualiiications necessary for recog- nition in the world of science. JOHN S. SCHUTH . . . SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Club, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Junior Prom Committee, Senior B2111 Committee. uDutch has an answer for everybody and everything. From his earliest days as a Freshman, he has turned the campus into a veritable itinadhouse With his quick wit. His cheerfulness and attability Will be hard to beat after he graduates from Sicua. JOSEPH V. SCHUTH . . . SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Club, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i, Third Order of St. Francis, Sophomore Soiree Committee, Commencement B2111 Committee. Blessed with the power to see the humorous side of every situation, Joe has been an important part in the daily routine of Siena. Devile may-care at play, but conscientious at work, he is known and liked by the entire student body and faculty. IOIIN I SGAMBLORE . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science 111 Economics Assistant Manager, BasketbaH 11, 2, 3, 41, Intramural Sports 13, 41, Siena News 131, Accounting Club. Smitty received his nickname 111 the first year when a professor had trouble pronouncing his 11211116. There isnjt much talk or blustcr about 111111, and he was always doing $01110 favor for a student 01 a Friar. Lots of luck to the biggest 11tt1e guy in Siena. JOHN F. SHANNON . . . TROY, N. Y.. BacheIor of Science 111 Economics Intramural Sports 12, 3, 41, Civil Aeronautics, 11111101 Prom C0111- 1111ttee, Golf Team, Aviation Club. Jack has disp1ayed a wealth of talent 111 2111 sports. His good sports- manship 011 the held and 111's 51y wit have made 111111 0116 of the most popular 1110111bers of our class. Jack is going to join the Army Air Corps after graduation. JOHN C. SHERMAN . . . SCIIENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Ad1111'111'strat1011 Siena News 13, 41, Intramural Sports 12, 3, 41, Accounting Club, Art Editor, Yearbook; Sophomore Soiree Committee, Commencement Dance Committee 111 the fields of music and art, 11Doc11 leads the Class. A genial p613 sonahty, neat appearance, and a co-operative spirit have made 111111 a true representative of Siena. He was the 11Leader of the Band, at College, and will continue to be a leader after he leaves 816113. +8 DONALD J. SHIELDS . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Rho Beta Kappa i2, 3, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa i1, zl, Junior Prom Committee, German Club, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4i , Aviation Club. With his ever-present Cherubic smile, llIesse is the incarnate spirit of joyous youth. Gifted with a keen sense of humor, he has made college life more enjoyable for all who k110w him. With such a disposition, we know that he will succeed in his life work after his graduation. JAMES A. SULLIVAN , . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Varsity Basketball t1, 2, 3, 4L Varsity Club i3, 4i, Literary Editor of Yearbook, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Ball Committee, Accounting Club, Intramural Sports t2, 3, 4y llSully is a man of many talents. He has displayed these talents in scholastic, athletic and social functions with much success. We know that he will encounter similar success in the pursuit of his vocations accounting. W ILLIAM I. TAYLOR . . . CASTLETON, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Secretary, Rho Beta Kappa, Siena Collegians, Intramural Sports, Yearbook StaiT, Aviation Club. Musician, scholar and athlete-these Characterize uDoc. He is a drummer of rare ability, and a brilliant performer in interclass athletics. The spirit of determination, so Characteristic of him, will help him overcome all his future Obstacles. +9 WILLIAM TOMPKINS . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts President of Commerce Club UL Cofounder and Coeditor of Siena News, Coeliairman, Sophomore Soiree, Viee-President, Debate Society Bi; ViceePresident, Junior Class; Historian, Senior Class. ilBilI, Sienafs gift to radio, has already begun his career. He has given himself wholeheartedly to aid the growth of this school and to the furtherance of Class activities. His nature and accomplishments assure him of success in either radio or law. ANTHONY B. TORTORICI . . .ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Science Science Club, German Club, Rho Beta Kappa B, 4i, Beta Sigma Kappa B, 4i, American Chemistry Society. Despite his unassuming demeanor, KiBemieh has always done his best to aid his Classmates. With a desire of improving himself. he has worked industriously throughout his four years here. Further study in chemistry is his aim. W ILLIAM E. T ROMBLEY . . . SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Intramural Sports i3; 3, 4i; Siena News i2, 3, 4i, Coehairmaii, Sophomore Soiree, Junior Prom Committee, Cochaii'nian, Senior Ball. iiBill is another of the Schenectady iiGang that 'has made life at Siena more enjoyable. He has an invaluable sense of humor and a dehnite executive ability which will be advantageous to him in the business world. 50 WILLIAM G. VAN COTT . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Glee Club 32, 3, 4L Varsity Club, Rho Beta Kappa 0,, Siena Outing Club e23, Siena News By 4,, Tennis Team e2, 3, 4L Senior B2111 Committee, Yearbook Staff, Sophomore Soiree Committee. eBill is the most persistent notcetaker weK'e ever seen. Serious and industrious, he has been a very apt scholar. His spirit of coeoperae tion has been instrumental in the success of our class functions. LAWRENCE W. WEINLEIN . . . ALBANY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Civil Aeronautics, Rho Beta Kappa UL Intramural Sports U 3 7 e7 3, 4, Junior Prom Committee, Circulation Manager, Yearbook. For four years, uWilly has energetically and enthusiastically given himself to Sienak activities. His friendly nature and sportsmanship have won him many friends. His quick thinking and sound judgments foretell a successful career. PRESEMINARY STUDENTS, MEMBERS OF CLASS OF 1941: JOE CONWAY, BERNARD DELOS, FRANK GILCHRIST, JOHN JONES, JAMES MCLINDEN, AND JACK SISE 51 Charles G. MacClosky Edward C . Duncovich Eleanor VValquist Wfilliam F. lMyers Wlilliam P. Murphy 5W9 chluaiexi CHARLES C. MACCLOSKY . . . ALBANY, N . Y. Bachelor of Science Sigma Omega, First llOwll' President, Achievement Award ilMac has been an enthusiastic supporter of all llOwl functions, as well as being the first Presi- dent of that organization. The industry he has displayed in this line is but a reflection of all his activities. Such a man merits any rewards that may come his way after he leaves Siena. WILLIAM F. MYERS . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Sigma Omega, Charter Member, llOwlsl, V ersatile llBill is a successful father, student, and State employee. Earnest, serious, yet jolly, he has been a welcome member of the llOwls. In all his work at Siena, he has displayed those poten- tialities which will culminate in a successful teach- ing career. EDW. C. DUNCOVICH . . . AMSTERDAM, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Sigma Omega Genial, unassuming, popular-these qualities best describe tlDunc. The ambition which has spurred U1 L: him to travel the road to Siena five nights a week is evidence of his sincerity about securing an education. Best of luck in the future, llDunC. ELEANOR WALQUIST . . . WATERFORD, N. Y. Bachelor of Business Administration Sigma Omega llWallyls alertness and thoroughness in Class is ample proof of her business ability. Already an established C. P. A., she has shown a desire to progress even further in the field. She well de- serves all the success that will follow her gradua- tion from Siena. WILLIAM P. MURPHY . . . TROY, N. Y. Bachelor of Arts Sigma Omega, llOwl Vice-President His ability to debate any and all topics has made llMurph a man to be reckoned with in his classes. Popular because of his cheerful disPo- sition, he has been an integral part of the success of Owl functions because of his willing co-opera- tion at all times. Our history would not be complete with- out a brief account of our fellow school mates, the undergraduates. Their activities have enriched our years of college life with wholesome Vitality. Their co-operation has given us the courage to achieve success in all our undertakings. It is in grateful appreciation that we dedicate this section to their memory. Whatys distinctive about 1942 Let me tell you! Our Class was the Erst group the Class of t42, you ask? to break the Freshman rules, thereby setting a new precedenteone that has been rigidly adhered to since that memorable day in OC- tober, 1938. It all started over in the Troopers 01d barracks across the road from the school. Realizing the need for a revolt, the neoe phytes organized a vigilante committee, and before you could say John Robinson, the rivalry was under way. Bob Barrett, president of the SOPhomore class, received word of the outbreak that was impending, and immediately gathered his Class together in order to stem any attempts at revolution. Barrett had purchased a new reversible a few days before, and desiring to give the acid test, he used it as a protection RIGHT: Study Periodsain Library BELOW: F ather Cronan teaches Mechanical Drawing 54 against a water hose used in the indiscriny inate hands of the Frosh. They used it indis- criminately, too. Barrett7s raincoat failed to hold up under Hood, and the Freshman re- volt continued. All that occurred in the first week we Spent at Siena. A couple of weeks passed, and nomina tions for the Class presidency were made. John Rehfuss was elected to lead our class. Immediately plans for a sport dance were made. The entire class joined in the pro; gram, and on the night of December 22, the Hop was held in the Roof Garden, where approximately 100 couples danced to the music supplied by Art Cardauy and his Kings Kadets. Our class was well represented on the Varsity basketball team, that year, too. John Rehfuss, John Roach, William Hurley, and Dean Hayes managed to make a name for' Junior Class Officers Magin, Behan, Gregware, Le Beau, and Hollis themselves on the team. After the Easter vacation, we decided to give something novel in the way of a dance. On June 19, the dance came. You must re- member the Orchid Ball, dont you? It was held at the Edgewood, and every girl re- ceived an orchid as a favor. Eddie Provost and his orchestra supplied the lilting refrains for dancing. That ended our activities as rebellious Fresh. We returned to school the following September with as much eagerness to en- force the Freshman rules as we had to break them. But the incoming Class of verdant Freshmen seemed to have diHerent ideas, and so one day it rained and with the rain disappeared the regulations. Then came our Junior year when we became too aloof to tamper with the Fresh restrictions. W e just sat back and yawned. H0 hum!!! Again the Class of i42 beat the other classes to the punch by throwing the first dance of the year, when they held the Junior Sport Dance in the Aurania Club. Bill Hannon and his musical eoterie jammed and jived and all the dancers were hep. Then April 2;, the Class had their Junior Prom and Johnny McGee gave forth with the romantic tunes. Gee, the crowd loved him. I wonder what will happen next year? Juniors, Class of 2,12 3 z i i i 19 10h In September, when the 3h thrill of no longer being Freshmen had worn off, the Class of '43 the 0f otheers. XVhen the hnal tally of the election turned its attention to election eonnnissioners was completed, the results indicated that Bill Nolan was to lead them as President, with Bill MeDermott Vice President, Harry Conghlin Secretary, James Cuthinger Treasurer, and 'llhomas Pender- gast as Historian. By tradition the Sophomore Class is gen- erally the ruthless dictator 0f the Freshmen, and the Class of ,4? was no exception to this XVith Gerald Smith Robert Goggins as eoehairmeii 0f the Fresh steadfast rule. and men rule committee, they wasted no time in tantalizing the newcomers. The lowly Fresh, in their clinks and green ties, with pockets bulging of timber matches, and looking like fugitives from an insane asylum, presented a picture of helplessness amid the torrent of sophoniorie hazing. After the scars of Fresh; nien battle were cleared away, the Sophs began to turn their energies to the social side of college life. An informal Sport Sophomore Melee dance was held at the Edison Club in Sche- nectady, with Dean Braekley and Bob Coggiiis in Charge of arrangements. In traditional style the boys of CB eli- niaxed their social life in a successful Soiree. The Club Edgewood, with its main hall- room transformed into a palace of mellow- ness, the versatile Johnny Messner and his orches- tra; two hundred dancing couples, amid the brilliant ly colored atiiiosphereeall blending to make one of the most enjoyable social events of the year. Coehair- men Tom Pendergast and Jim h'leGeever, along with their committee, did a splendid job, as all who attended the affair will eagerly testify. But social attairs alone did not engage all of Ligis Fr. Kenan, Class Moderator Sophomore Class Oilicers McDerniott, Nolan, Guthiiiger, Coughlin, and Peiidergast attention for the year. In basketball, Frank Harrington and Charles Hurley saw plenty of service 011 the court with the Varsity. The Varsity tennis team enlisted the talents of Paul Fahr and Francis MCLoughlin. Bill DeMyer and Bob Andres continued the Collegeis debating fame by beating Boston Collegeis Marquette Debating Society in a forensic tussle on the national topic of the year. The Speakers Bureau Of the Debating Society made good use of the talents of Marc Boyer and Jim Morrison in their programs. As gentlemen, we must admit that all was not a bed of roses, for many of us re- member Old Clothes Day when our proe gram of Frosh hazing was run oil in reverse. We saw our leadership fail as our forces re- treated amid a barrage of rank apples laid down by rebellious Frosh. That day was in- deed our KlDunkerque. But our passion for revenge was to be appeased in a riotous VlC- tory in the annual Sophomore-Freshman basketball game, proving that the Frosh couldnit take the Sophs, even though they did beat the Senate Student. With Matt Quackenbush starring, we ran up an early lead and won easily by a score of 34a; As the vanquished Frosh left the court we knew that the question of Sophomore superiority was settled once and for all. And so we come to the succinct end of a history of the brother Class of the Seniors. The Sophs will miss the Seniors, for they have ever been our constant friends and ad- visors. But this sorrow will be short lived, as the Sophs are already looking to the leisurely life of Juniors, where Classes are ignored and relaxation is adored. Sophomdres, Class of i4; - It was quite a comedown 1944 from a high-school Senior to a college Freshman, and its a bit hard to take. The Sophs didn7t try to make things any easier for us, either. The very first day we arrived, we were handed a little booklet titled the iiCub. This was a little manual of all the torture the agile Soph rnind could think up. We even had to dress according to Soph ideas. Theyyll never make Esquire with their ideas. Nevertheless, they were deter- mined to have the Freshmen obey the rules. We were just as determined to disobey them. For such Freshmen as they found ignore ing the rules, friend rat devised even more horrible punishment than was meted out to those who obeyed the rules. We agree that it was a Ene idea to Clean up the campus, but a toothbrush wasn7t meant for that pura pose. Nor were matches needed at high noon in a search for four-leaf clovers. Still it could have been worse. Well, a little worse, itThe Big Parade anywaye-. A11 would have been fine if the Sophs hadn7t insisted on getting revenge for a dummy we innocently hung on the front door. They got the idea of an Old Clothes Day that spelled their 3 doom. We had nothe ing to lose, so the net result of an apple war was a complete rout of the Soph army. Never again were they to pester the innocent Freshmen. With the Sophs disposed of, we turned to election of class ofheers. Despite the fact that all the Fresh- men were still com- His Mastefs Voice parative strangers, a hot race developed and the results were sur- prisingly close. William Wolven was elected President, and the other ofhces went to: Ed Anderson, Viee-President; Frank Kelly, Sec- uHoId That Line D F r. Damian, Moderator F reshmen Oliicers Kelly, Anderson, Wolveh, F lanigan, and Dingman retary; John Flanagan, Treasurer; and John Dingman, Historian. As soon as the new oflicers had learned their way around, they started plans for a dance. Then trouble flanked us 011 all sides like a upanzer division. Everything seemed to go wrong. First, a suitable date COilldift be found and then the location began to Change almost daily. Every time the com- mittee found a place that seemed right, the faculty would nix it, or vice versa. When the dance was finally held in a local hotel, C0- Chairmen llBill St. John and Robert Rel - fuss heaved a sigh of relief that was genuine. Events proved that their labor was not in vain as it was pronounced the best Frosh Sport Dance to date. And so things have gone. The Freshmen have done their part scholastically as well as socially. Every quarter has seen the Fresh- man class heading the Deaifs List, both in number and in quality. Six members of the Class are holders of New York State Uni- versity Scholarships. All of which goes to prove what any Freshman will tell you. The Freshies are really the smartest Class in school. It's really been a lot of fun outsmarting the Sophs and the Freshman rules. Just wait ,til next year, though. XVeid hate to be a Freshman then. Those rules are really going to be enforced. Freshmen, Class of ,43 503W Gallege Graduation of Eve stu- dents from Sienais Evening Division is the milestone of its progress and achieve ment. In 311 era shadowed by the fallacies of com- munism and atheism, its inception, three years ago, had a singular significance; for, under the guidance of the Franciscans, it emerged the Erst evening institution in this area to foster higher learning with 3 Chris tian perspective. Replete with oppor- tunities, as the liOpen Sesame to ambitions, it has shifted the horizon for myriads 0f the Capital District. Its growth, like a tiny embryo plant unfolding, has been gradual, its flowering magnificent. On the 22nd of October, 1938, in the lone left wing of Siena Hall, 70 potential students, embracing diverse professions, all creeds, assembled for their hrst classes. T0 recapture the Charm of those early days with their concomitant hardships, picture, sile houetted in the night, the blazing welcome of that fragmentary building; the boardwalk at the side entrance; piles of brick and mortar; unfinished Classrooms; odors of paint; unfamiliar faces. Recall the one-girl F irst Evening Class Latin and History classes; the swarms of business students; those day and night Engv lish class debates; the fog in the Logic Class; the fruitless quest for the library. Remember the Thanksgiving blizzard; Doyle7s cozy ren- dezvous; the hOSPitable gesture of Chevax lieris Editors which occasioned our participa tion in the college paper; then the precipi- tous advent of that gossipy 01d bird, the Hoot Owlrwhat chaos it created! Recollect those frozen, non-start cars, with the faculty to the rescue; our Lenten retreat in Sie11a7s Penthouse, and the quagmire ooziness of the campus; that hnal touchethe invasion of the campus night life zooming and swooping on the heads of defenseless victims during exams. As the year waxed full, college activities became an integral part of the studentis life. The Moderator, Advisor, and Friend of the Owls-Fr. Cyril Societies stemming from those of the day group were inaugurated in the Math and Science departments. The C.Y.O. move- ment was greeted with enthusiastic co-opera- tion. Of signal importance, since it became synonymous with Evening Division, was the organization of the iiSiena Owls. It was in the No- vember 0f '38, a small group of night students, aspiring to eHect social unity, thus to diEuse that impalpable essence -the spirit of college life, designed and proe mulgated plans for the institution of an eve hing society. December 22, under the leader ship of the Evening Santa Visits Siena ' Democracy in Action The Press Group-Tsittingi Peg Sullivan, tstandingt Marion Mulhern, Catherine Grace, and lean DTAmeh'o Editor, the hrst meeting and selection of ofhcers took place. The occasion introduced as moderator, Father Cyril, who imme diately. captivated the heart of every student present. The culmination of that pre-Chrisb mas gathering was the gaily successful Mid- year Sport Dance at Sienas Roof Garden. 011 h4ay 20, the Owls, thus appropriately termed, staged their Erst Anual Banquet and presented certificates of merit for dis- tinguished service and cooperation in extra- curricular activities. The prize award, for the 62 Owls Oihcers Kennedy, O,C011110r, and D316 most outstanding accomplishment, was a gold key. That year, through the Classical in- Huence of the Ancients, the Sierra Owls emerged formally NSigma Omega. Almost simultaneously, the familiar green and gold insignia, with its tiny peering owl, came into being. The ensuing year marked a succession, of social functions, the cafeteria opening banquet; a picnic at Indian Ladder; the Achievement Dinner. On Laetare Sunday in 40, the Owls dotted their festive garb and solemnly congregated for Mass, and their hrst Communion Breakfast. It was then the male quartette made its debut. However, while the spirit of the Owls was Vibrant with life, constitutionally its deg velopment seemed retarded from the start. At last, in the spring of 741, the assiduous eEorts of the committee were fruitful, as the constitution evolved triumphant. For Distinguished Service- Clayton Sumner and Ed Mulligan ZN x x. w M. a, x In the short period of four years our crea- tive endeavors have found expression in many activities. Debating, Journalism, Science, Politics, and Literature may be named as a few of the major interests that have found their way into our ever-Changing student body. The experience and ability acquired in these activities have given us the foundation for a real education. 71w Siam New In mid-September of our Soph year two of our contemporaries, Don Cillen and Bill Tompkins, scrambled together a mimeo- graph newspaper, which they called The Chevalier. This humble piece of journalism was followed by two more like editions. With the proceeds of the sale of these edi- tions and a few ads, the ambitious editors perceived a printed publication and with twenty dollars capital and the aid of Father Paschal, who was appointed moderator, they sought out a printer. Subsequently, on December 9, The Siena News was founded. Through trick bookkeeping, coercion and high pressure sales-technique the paper weathered its first year with howling success, as each week the student body eagerly awaited its appearance. The following year the publication was increased to six pages and was published bi- weekly. Proudly proclaiming that it is the NewsPaper of Americas Youngest Col- lege, the Siena News was accepted into the Intercollegiate Newspaper Association in 1939. Business Manager O7Brien watches Editors O,Connell and Hollis, as Editor-in- Chief Murray reviews the latest issue with Fr. Terence Cillen and Tompkins were later to resign their posts as editors to be succeeded by Jim Murray. With the aid of Father Terence and Prof. E J.Hea1y, Moderator and Advisor, re- spectively, Murray instituted many changes in the paper, resulting in its present stream- lined version. Today The Siena News is one of the most modern of the collegiate newspapers in layout and design. It Claims the honor of Erst introducing streamlining t0 the Capital District, and last year won coveted high honors at the Catholic Press Survey. Goggins, Reilly, Leaman, and McDonald of the Circulation Department 81W Senate Elle primary purpose of the Student Senate is to secure Closer eo-operation be- tween the various student activities and societies. All student activity is supervised by the Senate in an effort to insure the success of all extracurricular functions. The Senate must pass on the various social events, such as dances and the like, as to type of function, time, place, and expense involved. Under the guidance of President Frank .Bauman, With the able assistance of the other Senators, the Student Senate, operat- ing under its year-old constitution, began to show itself the controlling factor in student activities. Its first act was to decree that all Class and club meetings be scheduled on certain days, so as not to eonHiCt with one another. It administered the affairs of the incoming Frosh Class, until it proved itself capable of handling its own affairs. The most outstanding action of the Senate this year, and one which will prove itself to become a tradition for other classes to follow, is the institution of the Orchid Ball, to be given in honor of the Seniors. Thus, the nueleous of student activity has, during these four pioneering years, established a foundation for succeeding Classes to follow. Senate in SessioneSenators Murray, Wolven, and Be han, Secretary Rehfuss, President Bauman, Moderator Fr. Giles, Vice-President Tucker, Treasurer Tabacco, Senators Barrett and Nolan !' .$ Ebeddm? SW14; 6116 scholastic year of 194041 saw the Sierra Debating Society evolve into one of the most prominent extracurricular activities of the College. Because of graduation, the two pioneer members, William Tompkins and Donald Gillen, will be lost. Tompkins and Gillen instigated the formation of the Society in their SOPhomore year. Fr. Vine cent F. Devine, the Erst moderator, relin- quished this post early in the scholastic year, and was succeeded by Fr. Xavier Cox. The Society is composed of over twenty active participants. Numerous intercollegiate ver- bal tussles were participated in by the era ganization. Among the Victories attained were those over the Marquette Society of Boston College, St. Michaels College, and St. Roseis. Several round-table discussions are held each year. 66 5313211: 5; Seina News Representative Jim Morrison, and iWoderator Fr. Xavier Because of pressing business in regard to SIENA SAGA, Donald Gillen was compelled to terminate his ofhee as president of the Society and was succeeded by Roy Greg- ware. Other oPricers are Michael Massenas, Vice-President; W illiam DeMyer, Secretary; and Robert Andres, Treasurer. James Morri- son acted as the Siena News representative. The principal topic of discussion was the national intercollegiate theme, Resolved, That the nations of the XV e s t e r 11 Hemisphere should form a perma- nent union. A rule was adopted making it oh- ligatory for the Senior Division to engage in only decision contests. The Junior Division, of COLIISC, may engage ill A1 Pugliese introduces the question at one of the Soeietyts trial debates 11011-decision and round-tabie debates. All- other notable step was the formulation and passage of a constitution. The new constitir tiou provides for an annual banquet at the end of the year, at which keys are awarded to eligible debaters from the Junior and Senior Classes. This year the Society increased its . 1:: Speakers, Bureau must be given to the Rev. Xavier A. Cox, O.F.M., and Prof. Paul Vinton. Several Newman Clubs and high school assemblies were graced with the presence of Siena speakers. It is the Society's hOPe that the coming school year will see this organization enlarged and iiitensihed. President Gillen leads a Round Table Discussion on the National Topic held of activity with the formatien of 21 Speakers, Bureau. The principal aim of this venture was to provide collegiate orators for Communion breakfasts, banquets, fraternal and religious season the meetings. During its first 7 Speakers Bureau accomplished much in Spreading the name and reputation of Siena. Among the most avid and active members of the group were Robert Andres, Marc Boyer, James Connell, 'William DeMyer, Roy Gregware, James Morrison and John Rehfuss. Much of the success for the One of the outstanding engagements of the year was the broadcast in April over Stae tion VVTRY in Troy. In addition to the broadcast, dates were fulfilled in Albany, Troy, VVatervliet, Rensselaer, Hudson and Herkimer. In addition to staging debates :1 variety of subjects on international aitairs are presented to the audience. At this yearis annual banquet keys were awarded to Don Gillen, Bill Tompkins, Michael Massenas and Roy Gregware, and citations of meritorious service to Robert Andres and William Dehtlyer. EditorineChief D011 Gillen and Business Nlanager Nlarty O'Brien Check the Progress of the Yearbook Stand Saga. In September the Senior Class, being in a progressive mood, decided to preserve its unique history in the permanent form of :1 Yearbook. WVith malice toward none and charity towards all, elected Don Gillen Editor-in-Chief of the they unanimously nonexistent annual. To h'larty O'Brien they intrusted the task of Business Manager. To enable them to carry out the tumultuous work before them, the Class elected the fole lowing men to assist them: Assistant Busie ness Managers, Charles Loftus, XVilliam Leikhim, and George Parisi; Circulation Manager, XVilham XVeinlein; Literary Editor, James A. Sullivan; Assistants, Paul Kearney, John Moran, h'latthew O'Connell, and William C. Van Cott; Feature Editor, Charles Kokohas; Photographic Editor, Alex Benishake; Sports Editor, Creighton Britten, and Patron h'lanager, John Curtin. Upon the shoulders of these men fell the 111anagi11g, editing, capacity for publishing, selling, writing, directing and lastebut not least-originating that would cause 0.9M. to throw up its hands in despair. XVithout hesitation, plans were made. The Euaneing of the publication was the first obstacle to overcome. A subscription eam- paign went into full swing. The entire Senior Class pledged a set quota of patron bids and advertising sales. The undergraduate classes generously volunteered their eo-operation and wholeheartedly aided the Statf. To cover innnediate expenditures and to provide working capital, the Seniors loaned the Staff double the price of the book, 011e-half of which was to be returned with the finished Editorial StzIHeSuHimn. Kearney. O'Connell, Kokoh'as, and Britten publication. For about three weeks the Cole lege was transformed into a whirlwind of ac- tivity as contracts for advertising and sub- scriptions came in to balance the budget. XVith these sales as a source of income, the Yearbook was deiinitely on its way. The production of the annual became the next problem to handle. The Editor-iu- Chief and his aides worked many a night into the early hours of the morning, chatting plans for the illustrated history of the begin- nings and growth of Siena College and of those who participated in its founding. W ith this finally completed the book went to press. This is, in brief, the story of the tumuL tuous history of this Yearbook. The obstacles which seemed almost insurmountable in the beginning were perseveringly removed. The Stait and the Senior Class are deeply ine debted to its Moderator, Rev. Joseph Vanu, O.F.M., and the faculty for their co-opera- tion and their encouragement in so Vital and Photographic Editor Benishake with Assistants Sherman and Meharg arduous an enterprise. Although undertaken at hrst as a class enterprise, it was immee diately recognized that the sc0pe of this work should extend far beyond such boun- daries and include the stories of the Erst four classes and other divisions of the Col- lege. This completed the theme and gave a complete history of the rapid development of Siena College, We liope you like it, fellows! Circulation StaifaLeikhiin, VVeinIeiii, Barrett. iWoderator Fr. joseph, and Curtin Advertising Arlziuager Deltry with Assistants Doliu and Loftus One of the first clubs to be formed at the college, Rho Beta Kappa is one of the most active on the campus. Founded by Fr. Benjamin in 1937, the club has for its purpose the advancement of educational interest in the science and his- My! My! What Attention! tory of Mathematics. Regular meetings are held every week at Which the members dise cuss papers on mathematicians and the science of mathematics. The club also stimulates interest in the Iesse Shields heads a Bull Session application of the theory of mathematics to practice. At many of its meetings you may End a group of its members frantically solv- ing anything from range distance of guns to the calculation of life expectancy. The Club feels that these mental gymnastics will brighten up the study Of mathematics and give the Student a background which will aid him later 011 When he may be met with various problems of this nature. Members are privileged to wear the dis- tinctive Rho Beta Kappa key. Though any student may become a member of the Club, most of the organizati0n7s roster is mede up of students studying mathematics. This society is named in honor of the great Franciscan scientist and mathema- tician, Roger Bacon. OHicers Duiin, Clemens, Gottschalk, and Curtin 7W 0W St. Francis of Assisi, desiring to establish an Order for the personal sanctificatiou of the laity, founded the Third Order 111 the year 1221. The purpose of the Order is purely spiritual and is based on teachings of the Gospels. At the present time the mem bership 0f the Order numbers several millions throughout the en- tirc world. A Fraternity of the Order was organized at the College by Fr. Bernard Tobin 1n the fall of 1939. The reception and profession of the first group of forty members was held 011 November 12 111 the Chapel. The present membership 110w totals ninety students from the four Classes. Monthly meetings are held 011 the third Sunday of each month, at which Fr. Adal- bert, the present moderator, delivers a short sermon. After special prayers of the Order have been said, Benediction is held. Menr bcrs are pledged to promote, in the spirit of their profession and rule, this three-point program: To commit no sin in heart 01 hand Fr. Adalbert addresses Students 111 the Cafeteria for the sake of goods of fortune; to observe moderation in acquiring and enjoying goods of fortune, and to administer all goods of fortune 111 such a way that they Will serve the common good. Another lVIember is professed 111 the College Chapel by Fr. Adalbert 361a sigma Kappa In 1938, a group of Science students or- ganized this society and named it in honor of the welleknown Franciscan scientist, Ber- thoid Schwartz. Its main purpose is to help its members keep abreast with the latest de- velopments in Chemistry and its allied branches. Another of its aims is to demon- strate the practical application of theories, with particular emphasis placed on those not covered in class. To carry out its program the Society invites authorities in every branch of science to its meetings. These lectures are followed by open discussions on the latest develop- ments in Chemistry. T0 supplement this, papers on important topics are presented by the members at the bi-weekiy meetings. The Prelude to an Explosion Society maintains a periodical library for the use Of its members, thereby enabling them to keep in contact with the advancing field of Chemistry. OHiceIs Gallo, Parisi, Gottschalk, Gregware and Curtiu The industrial held of the Capital Dis- trict, with its numerous chemical plants, offers the Society an excellent opportunity in carrying out its practical work. Several held trips are arranged each year, of which the most outstanding is the annual six-hour tour of the General Electric Plant at Schenectady. All students enrolled in one of the Chemistry courses are eligible for member Ship, providing their scholastic standing is satisfactory. Membership in the American Chemical Society is open to all students who are majoring in Chemistry. This year a so-called leest Bureau was added to the Society,s functions. Numerous articles used in the home and in everyday life are tested by the Bureau. F I. Benjamin discusses Celestial Bodies with lVICHale and F eiiiiessey Ghe Science Seminar was organized in October, 1939, for the purpose of helping all students to gain a general knowledge of each branch of science. Although the Society is interested in all Eelds of science, it has of late confined its discussions to Astrology, Geola ogy, and the operation of radial engines. Membership is Open to both Science and non-Science students, thereby giving an op- portunity to the entire student body to mold an interest in the world about us. Thirty- eight students from the four classes make up its active membership. At the weekly meeta ings held each Thurs- day in the Histology Laboratory a lecture is given by the hlodera-- tor, Fr. Benjamin. Im- mediately to l l o w i n g this lecture, a different member each week de- Vice-President C re g w a I 6 presents a Paper to the Society at one of its Weekly Meetings Oii'icers Clemens, Hebert, Tabacco, and ZWinard livers a research paper on a topic selected by the Society. An open discussion on the matter presented is then held. The student delivering the paper is held accountable for all his statements and must be prepared to prove them either by giving an authority or by experimentation. These lively debates sometimes run far into the evening with some young scientist vainly trying to hold his thesis intact. The Society has also enjoyed the lectures of many outstanding authorities, the most notable being that of the Rev. Gilbert Rahm, M.D., O.S.B., an eminent and dis tinguished colleague of Alexis Carrel. qzw em 611C Glee Club is under the direction of Fr. Raymond and is assisted by Fr. Paul. This organization performs at assemblies and lectures. It plans to give at least one concert 21 season. Members are selected after tryouts and meet three times a week for rehearsal. This Choral group uses chiefly arrangements made by the director himself. The latest appearance of the Glee Club was at the Father Hubbard lecture, where they entertained a capacity crowd. Prof. Dodge and the College Baud F I. Raymond Beanc directs 3 Weekly Rehearsal 3am! Ghe band was organized in November, 1939, under the supervision of Professor Ede ward Dodge. Its Erst concert was held in December of the same year, in which a brass quartet was featured, and also solos by the various members. The band takes an active part in carrying out the sports program of the College by playing at all home basketball games. In addition to these appearances, the band also plays at all college functions at which the entire student body attends. 4W ? Fencing, a newcomer in sports and ac- tivities of the College, made its debut in September, 1940. A formal society was or- ganized and very appropriately called itself Societe D7Artagnan, after the fourth member of the uThree Musketeers? Membership is made up of about thirty- hve students from 2111 Classes. The aim of the Society is to train its members for intercol- legiate matches with the Varsity Fencing HPractice Makes Perfect Team. In carrying out this program, meet- ings are held each week, at which the more experienced members instruct the others in the art of wielding the epee and sabre. Each member is required to practice certain rou- OHiceIs Baumau, Dolan, Dulin, 21nd Colaneri times each week until he has Enished a pro- gression of lessons. Upon completion of the training period, inter-society matches are held weekly to keep a reserve of experienced men available for action with the Varsity. The Varsity Fencing Team began its intercollegiate C0111- petition in January of this year. Led by Coeaptains Dolan and Bauman, such teams as Williams, Union and L. I. U. were engaged with notable success. An an- nual triangle meet is held each year with R. P. I. and Syracuse. Along with these aC- tivities the team is an annual entrant in the Capital Dis- trict F e 11 C i 11 g Tournament and the La Saile Invitation Meet. Cocaptain Dolan successfully weathered the competition of last years tournament and emerged with DiArtagnan trophy for his team. 74W In March, 1939, a group of enterprising students formed the Siena Aviation Club for the purpose of obtaining a Civil Aero- nautics Authority training school at Siena College. Some eighty-hve persons attended the hrst meeting and the Club was organized with Dr. John P. Nickol as its moderator and Frank J Borell as president. That year the club heard two interesting speakers: W illiam F arley, a Capital District pilot, who outlined the progress of aviation, and John B0111, Hying instructor at the Albany Airport, who Spoke 011 the benehts of Hying. Starting on May 13, Farley took up, for individual flights of hfteen minutes, four different students each week. Each stu- dent was given a free lesson in actual Hying. jack Shannon successfully completes 111's Advanced Training at Rochester Early the next year the purpose of the club was realized and Siena College was ac cepted as a base for a C. AA Student Pilot Program, with Dr. Nickol in charge. This year the club threw open its mem- Dr. Nickol lectures the Fledgling Pilots in their important Ground School Course bership to all students interested in Avia- tion. Frank Bauman was elected Presie Dulin, Joseph Sheary, Secretary; Michael Kow- dent; Joseph Vice-President; lachek, Treasurer; and Frank Osborn, Business Manager. A membership card bearing the traditional emblem of Hyers and trimmed with green and gold was given each member. A lapel pin, a C0py 0f the emblem, was devised. Each week a lottery was held to determine who would receive a free half-hour ride in Harry MulclOOIfs private plane. Each week a diHerent student prepared an in- formal talk on some subject relative to aviation. Finally, the Club arranged for motion pictures and lectures by airline pilots and hostesses. When, in October of 1939, Siena Col- lege was accepted by the C. AHA, the flying course was formally opened by Mayor John Boyd Thacher, 211d, introduced by Dr. Nickol. Forty students applied for the first training group and thirty-two were accepted. For the required ground training, Dr. Nickol taught Meteorology and Civil Air Regulaa tions, and Prof. Gerald DeBelle taught Navie 1200 feet above the College gation and Engines. Later, Rev. Cronan Mullen, O. F. M., was added to teach Navi- gation, and James Healy to teach Civil Air Regulations and Aircraft Operation. The summer session of 1940 was open to students from any college or university. Thirty-nine attended, of which three were girls. In the present program thirty-six students are in training. Student Pilot Group at Albany Airport WW, , Lyme. WWL - v th, awst'sm: , 1: w g? In the last four years a new name has Hashed across the pages of the sports section of the newspapers. The green and gold Mohawks of Siena College are completing what is perhaps the most rapid rise to 21th letic fame that the intercollegiate world has known for many years. XVe at Siena are proud and just a little bit amazed at the phenomenal rise of our basketball club in particular and 0f the success of our whole sports program in general. T he athletic powers-thatebe at Siena have set their hearts and minds to the task of making Siena known and respected wherever intercollegiate athletic competition Hour- ishes. To these men we owe 21 tribute: Fr. IWaul'us and Coaches Henry Bunoski and Jack Carroll. They have worked hard and the fruits of their labor already adorns our campus in the form of a new gymnasium. Wmdtf 8W1! In all Sports Sicna7s teams have made rapid strides but it remains for the basketball team to really prove our prayers in the realm of college athletics. No team in the country has made such progress within the past two years as have the Mohawks of Siena. The first season was merely a practice season in which the Club prepared itself for the major tests to come; how they met their first test will long be remembered in the annals of Siena. Jack Carroll, original coach of the team, took his small squad to Rochester to play a weH-drilied and highly favored University of Niagara School of Business. Siena entered the game an un- known, unsung underdog, but emerged with unmistakable signs of future greatness showing prominently. Howie Tucker, Bob Barrett, John Roach, Ed Crummcy, Tim O7Brien and Steve Batory played the Niagara Eve to a standstill, Closing with a great rally to take the contest by five points. Tuckerys twcnty-six points was an all-time high for the school which, although tied twice by this same sharpshooter, remains the record high. This year the schedule was strengthened with liName teams and the opposition be came exceedingly difficult. Howie Tucker, who had an average of 15 points per game; Bob Barrett, serapper and scoring threat; Tim OiBrien, fast, shifty for- ward; Ed Crummey, retrieve artist; and Jimmy Sullivan, diminutive forward; started Varsity ROStCIetFRONTy O7Bricn, Diduch, Harrington, Cnunmcy, Magin, Rchfuss, VVolvcn, 21nd Barrett; tBACKy Coach Bunoski, Assistant Manager Sgamblore, Tucker, Sullivan, Cahili, Hurley, Nlaiiager Kearney, Athletic Director F I. Maurus F itzgerald Barrett Crummey the Erst game and with the help of Soph Bud Harrington took the opener from Oneonta. In the next encounter Siena buried Hart- wiCk under an avalanche of baskets, with Jim Sullivan and Howie Tucker in the van. The Erst road trip of the season found Siena splitting two decisions. The loss was Sullivan O7BI1-611 suffered at the hands of Seton Hall at Newark, N. 1., a game which saw All- American candidate Bob Davies 0f Seton Hall outscore All-American candidate Tucker from Siena by two points. The Vic- tory was produced at Emmettsburg, Mary- land, when the Indians came from behind to take the contest by the narrow margin of ttToo Good to Last 5534f. . ii 1:; a g? 91 31:2. 'wws f i'e ' 6:13ngon iTToo Many Hands . . . three points. The following game resulted in an overtime loss to an old enemy, the Niagara club from Rochester. Jack Rehfuss became a hero as he scored the field that gave Siena the victory over State in the closing seconds of a wild and woolly game on the State court. Following this game, the star-studded St. Francis team came to town to try our war- riors. They found them full of scrap and had to put forth their best effort of the season to finally take the game. A particular thorn in the side of the Brooklyn team was the un- believable accuracy of Howie Tucker, who hooped 26 points. After putting forth so great an effort, the team slumped somewhat and lost in rapid succession to St. Anselnfs, Canisius, and Bonaventure The last two trays saw Siena strengthened by the addition of Dick Bede narkiewicz and Vic Mastriani, transfer stu- dents who became eligible in January. Returning to their home court, the club lost another game to Brooklyn Poly before snapping their losing streak against the tour- ing University of Mexico Eve. The Mexicans, who could not speak English, nevertheless could play basketball and put up a good scrap before giving way to the accuracy of the Bednarkiewicz-Tucker combination. In Rehfuss Tucker Cahill the next game Siena was at its best in win- ning from St. MichaeYs. Passes were fast and straight and all members of the squad were hitting the mark with consistency. Vic Mas- triani, Howie Tucker and Dick Bednarkie- wiez accounted for 45 tallies between them. At the St. MichaeYs home court the fol- lowing week the Northerners gained revenge as they came from behind to snatch a 51-49 Victory despite Tueker7s 21 points. The State game, which was the next on the schedule, produced a series of new3paper $2355? i ii - I $$$$$ :32 gj s ! H urley Harrington articles from both camps. The gist of the State stories was that Sierra was the most over-rated team in the district and that the coming game would take the wind out of their sails. The State editor was shown the folly of his predictions, however, as the pro- voked Mohawks ran up a 62-27 victory over thelbewildered State club. Tucker continued making basketball history at Siena in this game with another contribution of 21 points. Canisius brought its strong team into town to furnish the competition in the next tilt. After leading the Grifhns for a good part of the first half, the Siena Squad found itself unable to stop the twins, , Joe Niland and Bob Gauchet, who led the Buttalo team to a close victory. Cheer Leaders Scott, Puinese, MCAHister, W aterson, and St. Iohu Wolven Diduch F r. Cyprian Lays the Cornerstone of Gibbons Hall The Providence Friars, making their first appearance in the Capital District, met a tartar in our Club. The fast breaking offense of the Loudonville lads amazed the Friars at the outset and threw a scare into their camp. The Providence Club, however, proved its right to be called great by closing with a great spurt to take the encounter 57-50. It was in this game that Bob Barrett, a great competitor and one of the Enest gentlemen ever to represent Siena, was injured. Bob suf- fered a fractured hand wliieh will keep him out Of athletic competition for the rest of his college career. The Enal game of the season was an anti- Climax as Siena again defeated Hartwick. Seniors Cruminey, O,Brien and Sullivan, playing their last game, all performed creditably. Although losses through graduation will be heavy, replacements from the Frosh and holdovers from this years team will give Siena a squad to be reckoned with in any sort of future competition, including games at Madison Square Garden, the Mecca of college basketball, into which Siena has high hopes of gaining admittance in the near future. This year we played three teams who are regular contenders at the Garden: Seton Hall, St. Francis and Canisius, and although we did not manage to defeat any of them, we showed ourselves to be in their class. .7th Intramural sports at Siena have thrived since the College was founded. The leagues were not organized until the spring of '38, when a meeting was held and rules drawn up governing softball. Tim OlBrie11,s Club won the tournament this year after a hardafought battle. In the fall of 1939, the Lamplighters, captained by iiSkeets Gallagher, made their Erst appearance. This group, which was com- posed of Juniors, took the league title. Joe Schuth and John Sherman were in the back- field. Outstanding were Peter Dugan, Charles Loftus, Jack Curtiu and John Schuth. Spring came and the Lamplighters, with the addition of Prof. Walton and Ed Crummey, won the softball title. Jack Sham 11011 pitched and won all but one game. Harry Deltry was outstanding 011 defense, as was Creighton Brittell, who led the team at bat with an average of 417. This year, due to a late start and inclev 111ent weather, the football league was unable to complete its schedule. The softball league is in full swing and from the games played to date a Close and exciting race is looked for. With the Opening of the new gym the in- tramural program will be given a great im- petus. Several other sports will be adcled to the curriculum, thus giving Siena a well , rounded program of intramural sports for the enjoyment of all. Varsity competition is for the fewe-intra- murals for all. Intramural Softball Champs - lFRONTl NICAllister, Trombley, Brittell, Schuth and Sherman,- lBACKl Deltry, Dugan, Shannon, Schuth, Devirie, and Beuishake; lABSENTEEsl Prof. Walton, Crummey 311d Gallagher F Iosh Team a- Childs, DiSaIro, Rehfuss, NICManus, Ryan, and H ennessy get last minute instructions from Coach jack Carroll 4W 8W early in November of 1940, Freshmen Ryan, Evers, VVinkler, Stanelh, Childs, Hen- nessy, Murray, and DiSarro were showing progress under the tutelage of Jack Carroll. Although the Erst game was lost to a veteran, St. Jolnfs Jubilee Eve, the coach and fans were pleased with the style of ball the Freshmen proved themselves capable of playing. T After correcting a few faults, Coach Car- roll again took his boys into action and this time produced a victory over the Albany Business College Eve. Guy Childs, elongated center, and Ed Ryan, Hashy forward, paced the team OHensively, while Bobby Rehfuss and iiHank VVinkler looked strong on the defense. Nichols Prep, of Dudley, Mass, pro- vided the next opposition and proved them- selves too experienced for the Frosh squad as they took the game by several points, in spite of fourteen points scored by Childs, who was aided materially by the Ene passing of Ed Dirt Ryan. The Club won the next game from the Troy Business College by a close score of 36-35- Two victories over the State College Freshmen provided the highlights of the season. The second game gave the yearlings the Chance to disPIay the best ball they had played all season. Jim Hennessy gave an ex- hibition of sharpshooting which garnered him twenty points. The team ended the season with an eight won and Eve lost record, thus setting a new mark for Frosh teams at Siena. TiHop, Skip, and jump 7mm Ghe tennis team, which had its origin in our second year under the reign of Ft. Ber- nard Tobin, has as its nucleus three veterans who started at that time. The remainder of the squad will be picked from a tennis ladder which is based on the results of the tourna- ment held last fall. The ladder includes Paul Fahr, winner of the tournament; Bob Bara rett, runner up; Bill Hurley, Marty OlBrien, George Marthy, Van Cott, Bob W alsh, Hook McLaughlin, lack Flanagan, and Toni McTague. Handicapped greatly by lack of courts and inclement weather, the team has made a good showing despite the lack of practice. Matches are scheduled with St. Bonaven- ture, State, and Albany Business College, with several others in the tentative stage. Fr. Anselm, who was appointed to coach the team recently, has the team working out as often as possible and looks for a banner Bob Barrett and Marty OlBrien, cocaptains, are expected to take all season. Both of their matches. WWW 6M 6116 Varsity Club, which includes all stua dents who have won a letter, had its incepe tion in the fall of 1939. Since its very begin- ning it has had but one President, genial Ed Crunnney, a Senior who has been a mainstay at center on the basketball team. The purpose of the club is to foster the colleges efforts in all Eelds of athletics. The highlight of the clubls work is the annual athletic smoker given at the end of each year. Varsity Club Ghe birth of Siemfs boxing team was brought about in the spring of 1939 through the efforts of Fr. Nicholas and a small group of boxing enthusiasts. The scope of the hrst yeafs activities was conhned to workouts by members of the squad at a local gymnasium. The following year new equipment was ob- tained and the hrst boxing tournament in Sienafs history was held. A large crowd of the fathers attended a smoker, the feature of which was the hnal round of the boxing tournament. The large crowd yelled itself hoarse at the well-rounded card, and thewinners, who turned out to be Jaek Keegan, Angelo Taran- tino, Creighton Brittell, Dick Quackenbush, and Joe Graziano, were well received. Boxing Team - FRONN PyteH, E. Duane, W'. Duane. and Guthinger; BACK! AT. Quackeubush, Hills. Buchard, Giroux, and D. Quackenbush This year the team engaged Carl Sorene sen, a former intercollegiate Champion, to coach and the team got off to a good start. Matches were fought against the Syra- cuse University Junior Varsity and Morris- ville. Although both were lost, several pronr ising boxers for next year were uncovered: Bill Biedl, a light-heavy who punches well with either hand; Ed Anderson, fast and agile lightweight; Matty Quackenbush, a middleweight with a great heart; Joe Mute phy, and Ted Tanney, each of whom came along well. With these boys and several others Coach Soreusen hopes to form the nucleus of an outstanding boxing team for the future. 3m memoriam DURING the Easter holidays the students were saddened by the death of Dr. Albert Uffenheirner, professor of psychology. Although ill for two months, Doctor Uffene heimer was on the road to recovery when his condition took a sudden turn for the worse. His life should be an inspiration to the stu- dents. Advanced in life, Doctor UEenheimer was forced to abandon his high position in Munich and seek a new life in a strange country. How well he succeeded can be told by any of his students. His classes were always interesting and informal, two adjectives which also completely describe the Doctors personality. Doctor UEenheirnerinfused the quality of lightness in the heavy psychological courses, even to his optimistic, iiWho says it? after prepondcring a difhcult question. The death of this prominent psychiatrist has cost Siena much. His loss does not only affect the college, but also the professors and students. 88 THE MOST REV. EDMUND F . GIBBONS, D.D. VERY REV. IEROME DAWSON, O.F.M. HON. HERBERT H. LEHMAN HON. IOHN BOYD THACHER, 2ND Rev. Leo B. Donovan Franciscan Family Circle Franciscan F athers, Callicoon, N. Y. F ranciscan Fathers, W insted, Conn. Franciscan Missionary Union Vlrs. Gregory Ball Dr. Iames V. Barrett Mrs. Mary C. Barrett VIrs. Violet S. Bauman Mr. and VIrs. Richard Y. Bayly Mr. and Mrs. Guy N. Brittell VIrs. F. M. Broderick Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Cahiil VII. and VIrs. Peter F. Cahill VII. and Mrs. Paul F. Clemens Mr. and Mrs. VViIliam I.C011nery Mr. and Mrs. Iohn T. Crummey Mr. and Mrs. Charles I.Curti11 VIiss Helen T. Curtin VIiss A. Iean D'Amelio Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deltry VII. and Mrs. William A. Devine Misses Mary and Lillian Donovan Mrs. Florence V. Doyle Miss Georgiana L. Duh'n Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dunbar Vlrs. Elizabeth F ennelly .IJW His Excellency RT. REV. MONSIGNOR I. F . GLAVIN HON. HERMAN F. HOOGKAMP HON. AND MRS. IOHN F. SHANNON Rev. Thomas I. Gillen Rev. Iohn I. Hogan Rev. Capistran Petrie, O.F.M. Albany Council No. 173, Knights of Columbus VIrs. Frances A. Gillen Mrs. Mary Magrane Glynn Mr. Ioseph I. Grandon VII. Iohn H. GriHin VII. and Mrs. Sewcll Hayford VII. Richard A. Huerter VII. and Mrs. Iames Hurley Mrs. W illiam F. Kearney VIrs. Ioanna C. Lamb Mrs. Richard A. Lawrence Mrs. William H. Leikhim Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Lennon VII. and Mrs. Charles H. Loftus Mr. and Mrs. William I. Lyons VII. and Mrs. Harry I. McAllister Dr. and Mrs. Edward P. McDonald VII. and Mrs. Iamcs Meharg Mr. and Mrs. W alter I. MQoney VIiss Gertrude M. Moore VII. and Mrs. Michael E. Nolan VIr. Martin OIBrien Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. OIBrien 89 Mr. and Mrs. Cecil G. Muldoon, Sr. Mrs. Mary OIConnell Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Rinella VIrs. Iames E. Rooney Mrs. Rhea Rutherford VIrs. Edward I. Ryan VII. and Mrs. Iames Salerno Mr. Edward Scheiberling Vlr. and Mrs. C. Sgamblore Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph E. Sheary Mrs. Katherine T. Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. Iohn C. Sherman Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Stapleton Mr. and Mrs. Iohn I. Sullivan Vlrs. M. I Sullivan Mr. and MES- I. Tortorici Mr. Charles H. Touhey VII. and Mrs. E. A. Trombley 'VII. and Mrs. Edward N..Van Cott Dr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Van Loon VII. and Mrs. Dudley L. XVebster Mr. William A. Weinlein Professor Iohn R. W ilkinson I em -- pm The following students have received their Private Pilofs License, in the Civil Aeronautics AuthorityIs Civilian Pilot Training Program: 4d! - I939 Frank S. Bauman Francis I. Borell Ioseph L. Burke Iohn F. Daley Eugene C. Damm Frank E. Evers Donald I. Gillen Frank A. Greagan Harvey C. Ienkins Howard M. Kirkland Harold E. OIBrien 5W - 7940 Robert R. Barvoets Alfred I. Bouchard Marian A. Brennan Iames F. Broods Leo R. Collins Charles B. Curtin Iohn L. Curtin Francis I Dillon Ioseph P. Dulin Iohn F. Dyzarnba William R. Emery Thomas D. Fagan Michael E. Gilchrist 4w - I940 Ioseph Bachner Vincent M. Cahill Harlan G. Carson Ioseph P. Dryzmala Iohn I. Flanigan 5W5; - 194! Francis Fitzgibbons Robert L. Hughes Millard E. Iabbour Ioseph G. LaBoute William I. Madigan Michael Kowalchek Iohn P. Lawler Albert I. Lecce Theodore E. LeLoup William M. Lipsky Iames T. McGeever Iames F. Moffett Harry C. Muldoon Gerald P. Mullany Daniel B. Murray Paul P. Greachus Robert I. Grobecker Iane D. Hall W illiam G. Hannon Robert M. Hardie Ioseph W. Harphan Clarence R. Herrick Martin I Hughes Dennis I Hurley Thomas I Kiernan Ioseph A. Kretchmer Charles M. Loftus Ioseph W . Lyons William H. Irvin Thomas I. Kenney Frank G. Koetzel Charles P. Lasko Kenneth I. Mackie Iacob W. Morgan Iohn A. Mancini Iohn P. Martin Ioseph A. Murphy Augustus Nasmith Iohn I. Pennock 90 Mathias I. Quackenbush VViHiam I. Reagan Iohn F. Ryan Iohn F. Shannon, Ir. Ioseph E. Sheary Thomas F . Slavin Edmond I. Stronski William I. Taylor Iames I. Todd William H. Tompkins W alter I. Reynolds Iames T. Madigan, Ir. Albert A. Manning Michael V. Massenas Iohn R. McLane Iohn I. Moran Thomas E. Mulligan Ioseph D. Murphy Frank G. Osborn George R. Root Nathan Sutin Iames T. Taaffe W illiam K. Van Zandt Katheryn G. Woodcock Iulian V. Orton Timothy F. OIBrien Robert L. Otto Angelo I Tarantino Mack A. Trahan Victor R. Preska Iames A. Rooney Ioseph A. Skavina Leon F. Spaulding Terrence S. Tanney SW- stand saga Editoreiquhief DONALD J GILLEN Photographic Editor Business Manager StaE Assistants ALEX BENISHAKE MARTIN V . O7BRIEN WILLIAM VAN COTT Literary E d 1' tor Assistant KENNETH MACKIE 7 ROBERT A JAMES SULLIVAN W ILLIAM LEILHIM B RRETT JOSEPH DULIN F eature Editor Advertising JVIanager GEORGE PARISI CHARLES KOKOLIAS HARRY DELTRY Assistant CHARLES LOFTUS Undergraduate Assistants Sports Editor W ILLIAM REACAN e Junior CREIGHTON BRITTELL ROBERT HALL - Freshman Associate Editors CHCliiithH Magsger Evening College Editor ILLIAM EINLEIN MATTHEW O,CONNELL PEG SULLIVAN PAUL KEARNEY Patron Manager Moderator JOHN MORAN JOHN I. CURTIN REV. JOSEPH VANN, OF. M. The Yearbook StaH wishes to express its sincere thanks to the following for their cooperation in the compilation and publishing of the first SIENA SAGA: Rev. Cyprian Mensiug, O.F.M. Professor John Wilkinson Richard Terpening Rev. Cyril McGuire, O.F.M. Mrs. Elizabeth Uffenheimer Kenneth Mackie Rev. Adalbert Callahan, O.F.M. Miss Marian Varley W illiam Dingmau Rev. Maurus Fitzgerald, O.F.M. Miss Catherine Grace Robert Hall Rev. Pascal Kerwin, O.F.M. 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