Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

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EDWARD P. BEDROSIAN Troy,'N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Ed attended the Tray puinc schools, graduating from Troy High in I942, After serving in the Army from January to November, I943, Ed began his studies at Siena. Basketball is Ed's favorite sport and he is an ardent fan of the school team as well as a follower of the professional teams in the area. Ed served as a member of the school's cheer-Ieading squad in his Junior year, and also as President of his Junior class. In both capacities he did a splendid job. Off the Campus, Ed's activities incIude a Iovely fiancee, membership in the American Legion, and the vice-Presidehcy ot the Tray High School Alumni Association. Ed has high ambitions for success in the business world in a capacity wherein he may use his talent for public relations to its fullest measures HERMAN M. BELTZER Watervliet, N. Y. BBIA. in Accounting Herman was born in New York City. He attended the New York City Public Schools until he moved to Watervliet, New York, in I940. Herman, known to his friends as Hy'I, completed his high school training at Watervliet High School, graduating in I943. Hy entered Siena in January, I944, and attended night classes while working days. In January, I945, he enlisted in the Navy, reentering Siena in September, I946, after being honorany discharged. Hy was an accounting major who intends to enter his chosen field with his eventual goal being those three magic words, Certified Public Accountant. Hy was a member of Siena's Business Club and was a Labora- tory assistant in the Accounting Laboratory. He was also on the literary staff of the Yearbook. In sports, Hy is a loyal New York Giant Football and Baseball fan. His hobbies range from partaking in amateur dramatics to cheering the Siena Indians on to basketball glory. DOMINIC S. BINETTI Hudson Falls, N, Y. BA. in Sociology Back in I94I, Dam of Hudson Falls, New York, went to St. Bonaventure's in Olean, New York. The Navy waited till August, I943, to take him away. It was not until the Fall of I946 that Binetti resumed his studies in Siena. He identifies two words with college Iife-Basketball and English. An ath- letic man, he is an active participant in the activities of the Varsity Club in Siena, as well as the Green-Jackets Athletic Association in Hudson Falls, New York. When there is time to kill, you will find him in the movies. He intends to carry on in the field of Social Welfare Work, after he receives his Bach- elor's degree in Sociology. u Stem W t.

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6km a1; 79467 ARTH UR R. ACOSTA Troy, N. Y. BA. in English According to Art, his one year at Sieno has been all too short. He received most of his credits, towards a degree in Arts, from his nine years of study for the priesthood with the Divine Word Fathers, at St. Mary's Mission Seminary, Techny, Illinois, 1933-1942. After leaving in 1942, he joined the U. S. Novy. Released in 1945, Art poked his nose into engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. But, he did not feel at home omidst wires, meters, and electrical jolts. In July, 1947, Acosta moved to Troy from Chicago for a very good reason, who is blonde, weighs one hundred pounds, and said, I dof' He took to Sieno from the start, and was happy to be ad- mitted in September. He is not too sure about betraying the fact that he is on Associate Editor on the Yearbook Stuff A major in English, he is considering working for his Master's degree at the Catholic University in Washington, D. C. BERT T. ASHLEY Green Island, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Bert graduated from Lo Solle Institute in Troy in June, 1942. He began his studies at Sieno the following September. Bertls education was interrupted when he joined the Navy in July, 1943. He attended Holy Cross College under the Navy V-iZ program and later served in the Pacific Theater of Oper- otions until his discharge in May, 1946 Thereupon he resumed his studies at Sieno. Bert was very active in Sienois extra- curricular activities. He was a member of the Business Club and the History Club and was on the staff of the yearbook. He also was a laboratory assistant in the Accounting Labora- tory. Bowling is Bert's favorite sport. He took part in introe mural bowling tournaments ot Sieno and did very well. Bert majored in Accounting and intends to work in the accounting field. JOHN E. BAILEY Albony, N. Y. 8.8. in Biology Hoving originally entered Sieno in 1942, Jock returned to resume his pre-medicol studies in 1946 otter three years service in the Navy. Endowed with o glib manner and on in- domitable spirit Jack has done much to ensure the progress of all extro-curriculor activities with which he has been 0550- cioted. In this respect, he is serving as editor-in-chief of this 1' ' i i' publication. He has held office in both his Sophomore and Senior classes, being named Secretory to each class. Jock's Freshman year was marked by his being the leading scorer on the Junior Varsity basketball team. In student social affairs, he has been active on Frosh dance, Sophomore Soiree, and Senior Sports dance committees. He also has been on active member of the Chemistry and Biology Clubs of the college. Possessor of a friendly smile and sincere manner, Jock should continue his success in his chosen profession. Page 24

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W of W45 JOHN E. BLACKBURN Schenectady, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting After fourteen months of clerical work with the General Electric Company, John jumped into 0 coHege career in Sep- tember, 1942. At the request of Jim Houlihon, an alumnus, he had dropped in to see what Sieno had to offer. One look at Father Ben, and John signed up promptly for a prosperous career. He decided on Accounting. Mr. Blackburn is a veteran, having served with the Infantry and the Corps of Engineers. After his release in January, 1946, he didn't let two weeks go by before he picked up where he left off at Sieno. The Business Club includes John Blackburn in its rolls. And if you've been following the closely contested Table Tennis Tournament, you'd have seen this led right in the thickest of the fray. Good Luck in yOur Accounting, John! JOSEPH P. BOYLE Albany, N. Y. BA. in History Joe entered Sieno in September, 1944. While a member of our student body Joe was an active member of our History Forum. He is known as a very conscientious student and is al- woys seen in his spare time reading such books as The Reign of Relativity or World Hypothesis and no comics. Joe is heading for State College for Teachers after graduation to take up studies in their graduate school. RICHARD C. BROWN Costiemon, N. Y. 8.5. in Mathematics A graduate of Costleton High School in 1944, Dick joined the Army Reserve and was sent to Niagara University under the Army Training Programt Called to active duty at the completion of his freshman year, Dick spent a year in the Army Air Corps, being discharged in November, 1945. Soon after, Dick come to Sieno College. As a member of the Roger Bacon Mothematic Club and the Instrument Society, Dick managed to spend much of his extro-curriculor time on the college Campus. As a faithful member of Sieno's fine Band, Dick has done much to make this one of the finest of the college's representative organizations. Richard Brown is one of the famous Brown-Coffey-Powers clan. Page 26