Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

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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.

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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

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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