Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 220 of the 1953 volume:

IA'A PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS LOUDONVILLE, NEW YORK ST. BERNARDINE f! OF SIENA 9 , FRIARY GIBBONS DEDICATED TO THE K t The Class of 1953 respectfully dedicates the Saga to the loyal and faithful brown robed sons of St. Francis at Siena, who have labored so zealously to give us a college education. Our four years at Siena were a happy and memorable event. The zeal and learning of our priestly professors, afforded us the inspiration necessary for a successful life. We, the members of the class of '53 are deepty thankful for our complete Siena education. It is our humble prayer that God will bless your labors and that Sieno will continue to grow and prosper. r 1.? .94 I $33.1 , d 3,331 ... 10 The Franciscan Order has for 700 years extended a who1esome influence to every part of the world and has achieved remarkable accomplishments for our Church and mankind. St. Francis, the founder, of the Franciscans, was born in 1181 and was called t6: his eternal reward in 1226. He has been singularly honored as the patron of Cath- olic Action. 1 ' -' i : T i - The greatest glary of the Franciscans is the large number of its saints Lendkb1essed. No other order has equalled its remarkabietecbrd. The spirit of the Fran- ciscans has literally ruled the world, for they have cul- tivated every field of human endeavor. Its members are outstanding in re1igion, education, science, on the field of battle, in social reforms. The Franciscans have in- scribed their names on the scrolls of glory as the bene- factors of mankind. The glory of the order can be summed up by read- ing a list of their highlights: 1. 2. St. Fr ncis first to receive five wounds of Christ. St. Anthony was the most celebrated preacher and wonder worker of the 13th century. Father Roger Bacon fore- saw electricity, airplanes, railways and invented gunpowder in the 13th century. Father Luke Pocioli in- vented double - e try bookkeeping in the 14th century. Father Juan Perez made voyage with Columbus. Celebrated first Moss in New World. Founded first school in New World. Built first college in West- ern Hemisphere. Discovered Niagara Falls. First to find cool and oil in No America. Bro ght first printing press to North America. Established the Christmas Crib, Forty Hours Devo- tion, Angelus, Boxing etc. For some reason, today, I am thinking in terms of trains and railroad stations e possibly because trav- elling is one of the President's duties. So you will please pardon me if I slip into a simile. In some respects, a college resembles a railroad station. Pa- trons enter for the precise purpose of leaving. Hav- ing planned their journey, they enter, and, for a price, purchase their ticket, and off they go towards their destination. And so it has been with you. Four years ago, as a class, you came to Siena College e expecting to leave it at the I953 Commencement. You planned your course of studies with our travel agent - the Registrar - and you selected your destination. The price of your ticket has been the effort and applica- tion you put into these four years of study. Your ticket, of course, is your degree and all that it stands for. This testimonial of academic achievement will take you to your destination - your place in life. What will that be? We hope it will mean an abun- dant measure of success and happiness, and your share of God's blessings for yourself and the family which you hope to establish. Now that we have sold you your ticket, we wish to assure you that for us it has been a pleasant and interesting experience. We Franciscan Friars and lay faculty members like to think that we have helped you, and we trust that you will find all the wonder- ful things on your journey through life, which we know are there, and which we have endeavored to point out to you, and towards which we have tried to direct you. Let your conscience be your guide; bear in mind that the Commandments of God and the lows of our great country deserve your respect and observance, and are for your protection. The Sacraments of Mother Church are the great means of God's grace; be convinced of this and make proper use of them. Your own family, your parish, your civic community, your country, need and should receive the advan- tages you possess in the education and training you received at Siena College. On a shelf in my bookcase stand a dozen or more Class Record Books. These books contain the records of nearly one hundred classes of students whom I have been privileged to teach, off and on, during the past twenty-five years. As I read at ran- dom from these lists, names of young men of yester- year throw back the curtain of memory and provoke concern and speculation. Some of these students have gone to the top, some have failed, but most of them, thank God, have done well, and have taken their places in our fine citizenry. Among these are physicians, lawyers, school teachers, career soldiers, businessmen, dentists, clergymen, farmers, scientists, newpapermen, and, possibly, butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers. I see in my books, likewise, the names of men no longer with us - they have reached their final destination, life's iourney is over. Sickness, accidents, and war have taken their toll. For these i breathe a prayer. Thus it has been with my former students, so it will be with you, the members of the Siena College Class of 1953. I can assure you that I am happy and feel honored to be your President. I shall share your joy and that of your parents on Commencement Day. I know that I speak for all your teachers .. the splen- did faculty of Siena College .. when I tell you that we congratulate you, and we wish you every bless- ing in life, every measure of success and happiness. In the words of the Psalmist: May the Lord give thee according to thy own heart. Sincerely yours in Christ, , Presidents Message MOST REVEREND EDMUND F. GIBBONS BISHOP OF ALBANY MOST REVEREND WILLIAM A. SCULLY, D. D. CO-ADJ U TOR BISHOP OF ALBANY Eh Ww4W k REVEREND ALBERT A. ANGELO, O.F.M. DEAN OF STUDIES , aw, J REV. ROMAN PFEIFFER, OFM Vice President REV. THOMAS J. GIBLIN, OFM T rrrrrrrr J M Egom REV. EDMUND F. CHRISTY, OFM REV. AMBROSE HARAN, OFM Bursar Dean of Discipline REV. AURELIUS A. FELL, OFM REV. BRENDAN A. LYNCH, OFM Registrar Spiritual Director REV. ALPHONSUS CONNORS, OFM Chairman of Arts DR. EGON PLAGER Assistant Chairman of Arts 18 ARTS DIVISION STAFF v'wum-vvv REV. CORNELIUS MADDEN, OFM English REV. NICHOLAS A. KIEFFER, OFM History REV. JOHN J. MANNING, OFM Philosophy REV. WALTER F. ARMUO, OFM Religion EDivisharI 3f , l rts 19 REV. BERTIN F. FRIEL, OFM REV. CHARLES V. HAYES, OFM REV. MARK V. ANGELO, OFM Philosophy English Education REV. MAURUS FITZGERALD, OFM REV. PAUL J. OLIGNY, OFM English Modern Language REV. PASCAL F. FOLEY, OFM REV. DENIS M. ANDERSON, OFM Philosophy English REV. AMBROSE HARAN, OFM REV. ANSELM ROBINSON, OFM , REV. MICHAEL B. MCCLOSKEY, OFM Classical Languages Religion History 22 REV. EUSEBIUS ARUNDEL, OFM Education REV. PHILIP A. LAVERE, OFM History REV. ALFRED K. LAWLOR, OFM Education REV. NICHOLAS O'BRIEN, OFM Classical Languages REV. RALPH A. KENNEDY, OFM Sociology REV. VALENTINE LONG, OFM English REV. KEVIN WALSH, OFM Philosophy REV. HYACINTH BARNHARDT, OFM Philosophy REV. DONALD J. MOONEY, OFM Philosophy REV. ALVIN F. MATTHEWS, OFM Education REV. BARNABAS ABELE, OFM Librarian REV. WINFRID F. RYAN, OFM History REV. HUGO VON BREDA, OFM Sociology REV. DAVID L. REDDY, OFM Philosophy 23 24 REV. JOSEPH VANN, OFM English , V59! 4 A MR. THOMAS A. CASTELLANO Modern Language REV. ANTHONY F. MOORE, OFM Sociology REV. ROBERT F. GABEL, OFM Sociology Modern Language REV. MR. MICHELANGELO DeROSA JAMES RIGNEY, OFM History AX: MR. DOMENIC CARAMAGNA Modern Language MR. RICHARD J. SHEEHY Modern Language DR. HERBERT F. FUERST Modern Language MR. FRANCIS T. MONAHAN History DR. CHARLES H. CONNOLLY Education MR. ROBERT McPADDEN Sociology MR. JOHN S. HAYFORD History MR. ALFRED F. MAYHEW Education MR. EDWARD J. TAYLOR Sociology MRS. ANITA FLORES Asst. Librarian 25 26 LT. COL. WILLIAM LAW Military Science CAPT. THEODORE MAY Military Science M, SGT. JOHN MAYER Military Science MAJOR RICHARD LOVELACE Military Science CAPT. ANGELO CICCIU Military Science I SGT. RAYMOND SCHER Military Science SGT. NORMAN FEDDER Military Science SGT. MARION H. CRAWFORD Military Science MR. BARNETT FOWLER English 27 28 ,f'N DR. JOSEPH A. Bun: Chairman of Business BUSINESS DIVISION STAFF s MR. DAVID COLBERT Assistant Chairman of Business of MR. CHARLES R. HAYNES Accounting Business MR. J. WILLARD FRAMENT Business Law MR. JEROME WALTON Sfotistics MR. GARRETT ROCHE Business Law MR. WILLIAM MURPHY Business Mathematics MR. FRANCIS F. BUFF Economics 29 MR. JOHN E. BURKE MR. JOHN E. COLLINS MR. JAY C. O'BRIEN Accounting Accounting Business Law MR. RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ MR. JOHN C. LOOBY Economics Business Law ' x MR. ALEXANDER SHEREMETA MR. SIDNEY URBACH Accounting Accounting f5; H :x - L3 MR. CARL DONSBACH MR. JOHN HASTINGS MR. THOMAS McCABE Accounting Accounting Accounting 32 REV. CRONAN MULLEN, OFM Chairman of Science SCIENCE DIVISION STAFF MR. GLENN W. S. HUMPHREYS Assistant Chairman of Science of REV. RONALD F. KING, OFM Mathematics Science REV. BARTHOLOMEW F. SWEENEY, OFM Physics REV. BENJAMIN KUHN, OFM Mathematics REV. CELESTINE F. O'CALLAGHAN, OFM Mathematics REV. BENEDICT F. RICCARDO, OFM Biology REV. LAURENCE P. RAINVILLE, OFM Mathematics 33 Q4; 1 j: El, REV. FRANCIS SULLIVAN, OFM DR. JOSEPH ALMASI MR. ROLAND A. ALLEN Physics Physics Physics MR. MICHAEL J. PASCUAL MR. GEORGE F. WILL MR. CARL Q. KELLER Mothemmics Mathematics Biology a 3:252; w .u am- DR. JOHN D. DWYER DR. FREDERICK K. KIRCHNER MR. WILLIAM S. KELLY Biology Chemistry Chemistry MR. THOMAS A. WHALEN MR. FRANK Z. POLLARA MR. ROBERT J. STEWART Biology Chemistry Chemistry DR. LUIGI Z. POLLARA MR. HUGH F. WALSH MR. DONALD B. CONNELLY Physics Physics Physics DR. ALEX LESUK DR. W. CRAWFORD DUNLAP Chemistry Physics 36 N E S EMANUEL J. ARAGOSA MICHAEL A. AUDINO 2221 Von Vronken Ave Schen'tdy, N. Y. 18 Tremont St. Albany, N. Y. 8.3. in Economics BA. in History Business Society; Saga Staff. Inframurals; Snow Boll Committee; Span- ish Club. ARNOLD A. ABRAMSON 745 Western Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in English Business Society; Coventry Players: Deba- ting Club; lntramurals: Basketball, Foot- ball, Softball. 1 EUGENE J. BACHMEIER j 6 Marlborough Ct. Albany, N. Y. 1 B.B.A. in Accounting ' Sigma Omega, Vice-President. 38 JOSEPH M. BATTAGLINO 37 Hill St. Catskill, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Inframurols: Baseball, Basketball; Sopho- more Class, Treasurer. THOMAS R. BECKERT 206 Partition St. Sougerties, N. Y. BA. in History Adirondack Club; Coventry Players; Intra- mural Bowling; Rod and Gun Club; St. Bernordine Times; Junior Prom Committee. EDGAR N. BEST Glenridge Road Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Coventry. Players; Intromurals; Junior Class, Historian; Mariology Committee; Schenectady Club. BARBARA S. BERRYMAN 114 S. Lake Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A, in English 39 QUINTON J. BIANCHINE 100 Broderick St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Pre-Med. Biology Club; Intramural Basketball, Ital- ian Club; Mathematics Club. WILLIAM M. BLISS Old Plank Rd., RD. 2 Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. MORRIS J. BLOOMBERG WILLIAM J. BRADLEY 294 State St. Mbcmy, N. Y. 138 N. Allen St. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Sociology BA. in Sociology RAYMOND J. BRUSGUL 1 128 Helderberg Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Beverwyck; lnter-Club Council; Schenec- tady Club; Spanish Club, President. JOSEPH E. BRADY 6 Lincoln Terrace Rensselaer, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Intramural Basketball; Spanish Club. ROBERT J. BUHITE JAMES F. BURGESS 62 Covington Rd. Rochester, N. Y. 615 Providence St. Albany, N. Y. . 8.5. in Pre-Med. 3.5. in Chemistry Biology Club; Cheerleader, Co-Capfcin; Chemistry; Instrument Society; lnter-Club ' Chemistry Club; Instrument Society; ln'rer- Council; Intramurals: Bowling, Football; ,Rm esident; Mathematics CRI b; , Ph, sic; Club DANIEL J. CAHILL 91 Glendale Rd. Latham, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Spanish Club. JOSEPH A. CAHILL THOMAS J. CAHILL 8 New Scotland Ave. Albany, N. Y. 542 Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics 8.5. in Chemistry Business Society. Chemistry Club. HERBERT E. CALLINAN 20 Cuthberf St. Scotia, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics 42 I953 I SALVATORE V. CANONICO 388 S. Main St. Mechanicville, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting 11 Business Society,- lntramurul Basketball; l'ralion Club. VINCENT D. CAPACCIO RICHARD F. CAREY 265 Johnston Circle Sidney, N. Y. 259 Broadway Fort Edward, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting BA. in Sociology Business Society; Italian Club. Adirondack Club. VINCENT J. CARMODY 66 Winthrop Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.8. in Pre-Med. Biology Club; Intramural Football; Saga Staff. JOHN J. CARNEVALE 35 Watervlief Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society,- Finance Club; Intramur- ols: Basketball, Bowling, Football; Italian Club. LOUIS A. CHOPPY 246 Ormond St. Slingerlands, N. Y. B.A. in History Intramural Basketball; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Saga, Associate Editor; Senior Class, Historian; Sophomore Class, Sec- retary; Sophomore Soiree; Snow Ball Committee. CHARLES CHORBAJIAN 36 McKinley 51. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society. VINCENT J. CIOTA 299 S. Main Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Intramural Softball; Spanish Club. 44 RICHARD E. COLFELS 275 W. Lawrence St. Albany, N. Y. BA. in English CHARLES H. CONLEY, JR. 270 N. Pearl 51. Albany, N. Y. BA. in History Debating Club. JAMES L. COLLINS 197 Grand Ave. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting ROBERT A. CONNOR 44 Second Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting 45 JOHN E. CONWAY THOMAS J. COOLEY 33 Cornell Sf. Schenectady, N. Y. 1210 Eighth Ave. Watervliet, N. Y. BA. in Sociology BA. in English Coventry Players; lntramurols; Schenec- lmromurcd Basketball; Sword of the tady Club. Spirit; Third Order; Troy Club, Vice-Presi- dent, Historian. EARL E. CONWAY 157 Seventh Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Troy Club. JOSEPH J. COTCH 2231 Sixth Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society. 46 ARTHUR L. CRAMER 220 AIbany-Shaker Rd. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Sigma Omega. 69V2 Saratoga Ave., N.S. RICHARD S. CREMISIO Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Physics Instrument Society,- Physics Club. JOHN J. CUNNINGHAM 249 Morris St. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramurals: Bowling, Softball; Glee Club. BURLEIGH M. CUBERT 51 Hollywood Ave. Albany, N. Y. 3.8. in Economics Business Society; Finance Club; Intramur- alsi Basketball, Football,- Rod and Gun Club, Treasurer; Sago Staff. 47 GERALD J. CURRIER 22 Betwood St. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; lntramurals: Basketball Football; Junior Prom Committee. GINO M. D'ANGELO Box 261 Catskill, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Intramural Basketball. LYDIA M. DE ANTONIS GABRIEL J. DE BLASE 4 N. Main St. Castlefon, N. Y. 825 Hamilton St. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology B.S. in Pre-Med. Sigma Omega; Third Order. Biology Club; Cheerleader, Captain; Glee Club; lnfer-Club Council; lntramurols: Bas- ltalian Club; Junior Schenectady L Club; ANTHONY P. DE CHIRO 55 Main St. V Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Freshman Track Team; lntramurals: Basketball, Football; Troy Club. ANTHONY M. DE BONIS 1406 Fifteenth Sf. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Pre-Med. Biology Club; Glee Club; lntramurals: Basketball, Football; Italian Club, Treas- urer; Troy Club. LOUIS A. DE CROSTA JOSEPH G. DEE 550 Warren $1. Hudson, N. Y. 6 Orchard Ave. Raveno, N. Y. BA. in Sociology 3.5. in Physics Instrument Society,- Inter-Club Council; Intramural Softball; Mathematics Club; Physics Club. RICHARD H. DE LA PORTE Croghan, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Adirondack Club; Business Society; Fi- nance Club; Intromurols: Basketball, Soft- boll. JAMES L. DEVINE NORMAN G. DOLINSKY 722 Central Ave. Albany, N. Y. 2 Detroit Ave. Troy, N. Y. 5.5. in Mathematics 3.5. in Economics Bond. Business Society; Inframurals: Basketball, Bowling, Softball,- Junior Prom Committee; Saga Staff; Snow Ball Committee; Troy Club. JOHN W. DONOVAN 78 Melville Ave. Cohoes, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting 50 ROBERT E. DOYLE 858 Central Parkway Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology EDWARD F. DUCAR JAMES K. DUNDON H8 Mooney Ave. Syracuse, N. Y. 172 Hoosick Sf. Troy, N. Y. BA. in Sociology B.B.A. in Accounting Freshman Basketball; lntramurals: Basket- Business Society; lntromurals: Basketball, ball, Softball; Spanish Club; Western Softball; Troy Ciub. New York Club. RICHARD E. DUNN 1023 Helderberg Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in English Schenectady Club; Spanish Club. 51 ARTHUR H. EAGAN 36 Delaware Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Classical Languages Debating Club, President. RICHARD T. EDWARDS 687 Clinton Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Senior Giff Fund, Chair- man. ' JOSEPH J. EMMI 1078 Wendell Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in English WI LLIAM T. FAHR 370 Congress St. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. 52 ROBERT G. FAMILIAR 2333 Sixth Ave. Troy, N. Y. 3.5. in Pre-Med. Biology Club, Secretory; Italian Club; In- tramurals: Basketball, Football; Troy Club. ROBERT H. FEENEY 14 Brown Ave. Wappingers Falls, N. Y. BA. in English Berkshire Club; lnfromqrcnls: Basketball, Football; Junior Prom Committee; N.S.A., Chairman, Senior Delegate; Pep Rally and Dance Committee; Sophomore Soiree. JOSEPH P. FEAREY Box 380, RD. 1 Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Mathematics Intromurols. JOHN H. FITZGERALD 511 Monroe Parkway Rochester, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Freshman Basketball, Manager,- Varsify Basketball, Manager; Varsity Club; Western New York Club. 53 WARREN E. FITZGERALD HI Johnston Ave. Cohoes, N. Y. 8.8. in Physics lntrcumurals: Basketball, Softball; Instru- ment Society, Vice-Presidenf; Mathema- tics Club; Physics Club, Treasurer, Vice- President. 54 ARTHUR R. FLORES JOSEPH P. FOLEY 625 Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. 714 Sixteenth Sf. Watervlie'r, N. Y. B.A. in English B.A. in Sociology Coventry Players; Debating Club; Inter- Club Council; Junior Class, Treasurer; Junior Prom Committee, Chairman; Pep Rally Committee, Co-Chairmon; Student Senate, President. JAMES F. FORBES 86 Morris 51. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Rifle Club; Saga, Asso- ciate Editor. CHARLES R. FORD 134 Woodlawn Ave. Saratoga Spgs, N. Y. BA. in English Adirondack Club; Third Order. RONALD N. FRAGOMENI 87 Skywoy Drive Scotia, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Italian Club; Schenec- tady Club. HOWARD J. GALARNEAU 1 Francis St. Cohoes, N. Y. BA. in English HAROLD J. FURLAN 33 Florence St. Elmwood, Conn. BA. in Modern Languages Italian Club, Secretary, Treasurer; Mori- ology Committee; Spanish Club, Secre- tary; Siena News; Third Order. 55 ALVIN H. GINSBURG RD. 1, Center Brunswick Troy, N. Y. B.S. in Economics Bond; Business Society; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Troy Club. HERBERT L. GOLDSTEIN 681 Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.S. in Economics Business Society,- Finance Club; Intramur- als: Bowling, League Treasurer, Basket- ball, Football; Junior Prom Committee; Sago, Advertising Manager. EDWARD GORGA JOHN D. GRADY Box 2, Helderberg Ave. Schen'tdy, N. Y. 1601 Bradley St. Schenectady, N. Y. B.S. in Physics BA. in Sociology Instrument Society; Mathematics Club; Physics Club; Schenectady Club. ROBERT L. GRUPE 335 Germanic: Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Schenectady Club. JOHN A. GREEN 116 8. Second Ave. Mechanicville, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; lnframurals: Basketball, Football, Softball; Troy Club. ROY W. GUNTHER KENNETH J. HAINES Averill Park, N. Y. Apt. 3-26, Yates Village Schen'tdy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting 3.5. in Economics Business Society, Secretary; German Club, President; lnter-Club Council; Sago, Art Editor,- Tennis Club; Troy Club. WILLIAM H. HAYWARD, JR. New Baltimore, N. Y. B.A. in English IRVING J. HOCHBERG 32 Albion Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramural Basketball; Rifle Team; Rod and Gun Club; Spanish Club. WILLIAM H. HOULIHAN 2902 Sixth Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology WILLIAM R. HOGAN 4108 Park Ave. Weehawken, N. J. B.A. in Sociology Freshman Basketball,- Metropolitan Club; Senior Class, Secretory; Varsity Basket- ball, Captain,- Varsity Club. 16 King Ave. Albany, N. Y. Sigma Omega. GILBERT S. HYLAND 61 Partition St. Rensselaer, N. Y. 8.8. in Economics Business Society; Chess Club; lntramurols: Basketball, Football, Softball; Saga Staff,- Tennis Club. JOHN K. HUNT 3.5. in Economics ROBERT L. JAMESON 134 Congress St. Cohoes, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics Instrument Society, President; lnter-Club Council; Intramurols: Basketball, SoftbaH; Mathematics Club; Physics Club, Secre- tary. EUGENE M. KARP 414 Michigan Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; German Club; Intramur- als: Basketball, Bowling League, Presi- dent; Junior Prom Committee; Pep Rally Committee. JAMES J. KAVANAUGH 97 Eileen 51. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Intramurals: Basketball, Football. JOHN G. KEIL 542 Clinton Ave. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Chemistry Bond; Chemistry Club; German Club; Mmhemotics Club. WILLIAM L. KENNEDY 3 Curran Ave. Binghamton, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramural Football; Western New York Club. JOHN W. KESSLER 10 Lockrow Boulevard Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. 60 DONALD W. KISZKA 28 Regent St. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society, Historian; Spanish Club. JOSEPH J. KOZLOWSKI 1324 Chrisler Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Schenectady Club. ALFRED C. KLEIN 942 Albany 31. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramural Bowling League Treasurer, President; Junior Prom Committee; Saga Staff; Schenectady Club; Senior Smoker, Chairman; Spanish Club. LAWRENCE D. LECLERC 35 Heath St. Palmer, N. Y. BS. in Economics Adirondack Club; Business Society, Presi- dent; IntersClub Council; Rod and Gun Club, Vice-President. 61 JEREMY M. LYNCH DANIEL J. MALONEY 276 South Main Ave. Aibony, N. Y. 6 Mill St. Franklinville, N. Y. BA. in Sociology BA. in Sociology Spanish Club; Western New York Club. WILLIAM J. LEE 124 Bridge Ave. Cohoes, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. GERALD P. MALOY, SR. 72 No. Allen 51. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. CHARLES J. MC CARTHY PAUL N. MC EVOY 20 Hamilton Ave. Troy, N. Y, 18 Circle Lane Albany, N. Y. B.A. in English 8.5. in Economics lntramurals; Siena News; Snow Ball Com- Business Society. mittee; Troy Club, Historian, President. BETTE J. MC TYGUE 808 Lincoln Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in History Schenectady Club; Sigma Omega, Treas- urer; Spanish Club; Third Order. JOHN J. MERRY 923 Delamont Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Chess Club; Varsity Basketball,- Varsity Club. 63 ALFRED J. MINCH 116 Ten Broeck Ave. Kingston, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society. NICHOLAS E. MIRANDO 26 Craigie Ave Scotia, N. Y. 3.5. in Pre-Med. Biology Club; Cheer Leader; Italian Club. a 4- :;r? 1,121! A 3,3 4,3,; 4AA x x s WILLIAM G. MURPHY 1316 First Ave. Wafervliet, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Third Order; Troy Club; Sigma Omega; Spanish Club. CARMEN A. MUSELLA 87 Sycamore St. Albany, N. Y. 8.8. in Biology EDMOND M. NAZARIAN 95 Khendek St. Aleppo, Syria 35. in Pre-Med. Biology Club; Intramural Basketball. RICHARD S. NACEWICZ 134 Freeman Bridge Rd. Schen'tdy, N. Y. 3.5. in Pre-Med. Biology Club; Saga, Senior Editor; Schen- ectady Club, Secretary. HENRY A. O'BRYAN GERARD E. O'GRADY 2 Matilda St. Albany, N. Y. 118 Broad St. Catskill, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting B.A. in Sociology lntramurals: Basketball, Football. GERALD A. OPANOWSKI 655 Lansing St. Schenectady, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Bond,- Business Society; Schenectady Club. JOSEPH M. O'REILLY CHARLES P. O'ROURKE 12 Estey St. Boston, Mass. F-25 Yates Village Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology B.A. in Sociology ' Berkshire Club; Coventry Players,- lntra- lntromurals: Basketball, Football; Schen- murals: Basketball, Football; Spanish ectody Club; Spanish Club. Club; Third Order. SANFORD OSTROFF 30 Hampton St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Mathematics German Club. HENRY P. OSWALD Glen Cove Ave. Glen Head, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; lntromurals: Basketball, Football; Metropolitan Club, Treasurer, President. ROBERT V. O'TOOLE JAMES J. OWENS 111 Grove Ave. Albany, N. Y. 286 Hoosick St. Troy, N. Y. 3.8. in Pre-Med. B.A. in Sociology Biology Club, Treasurer; Coventry Ploy- French Club; Troy Club. ers; lntromurals: Basketball, Football; Saga, Circulation Manager; Senior Class Vice-President. CARL PANCZNER, JR. 715 Michigan Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology German Club; Intromurols: Football, Soft- ball; Schenectady Club; Winter Sports Club. ALFRED D. PAONI 108 Diemel $1. Herkimer, N. Y. 3.5. in Chemistry Chemistry Club, President; Mathematics Club; Physics Club; Western New York Club. VINCENT S. PARATORY 3 Wormingfon Sf. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics RALPH J. PEMPEL, JR. 680 East 235th St. Bronx, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology lnfer-Club Council; lntramurols: Basket- ball, Football; Metropolitan Club, Vice- President; N. Y. Trip, Co-Choirmon; Saga, Editor-in-Chief; Siena News, Associate Editor, Feature Editor; Student Senate; Varsity Baseball. 68 MOSES PARK 40 Glenwood St. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting FRANK A. PERFETTI 21 81h St. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Finance Business Society; Finance Club; Italian Club. THOMAS R. PETRONELLA 13 Lindberg Pl. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Band, lntrumurals: Basketball, Bowling, Football, Softball; Knights of Columbus; Tennis Club. JOSEPH F. PERRONE 18 Seward PI. Schenectady, N. Y. BS. in Economics Business Society; Intramural Bowling; Italian Club; Saga Staff; Schenectady Club. WM. PETER QUINN 623 Rankin Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in English lnter-Club Council, Chairman; lntrcmurals: Basketball, Football, Softball; Junior Prom Committee; N.F.C.C.$.; Schenectady Club; Sieno News, Student Senate, Vice- Presidenf; Varsity Club; Varsity Soccer. 69 JOSEPH M. QUIRK 3 Hall PI. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega, Vice-President. 70 JAMES H. RACETTE 955 Park Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Physics lnter-Club Council; Intramural Basketball; Instrument Society,- Mathematics Club; Physics Club; Schenectady Club. WILLIAM E. REDMOND 32 Turner Pl. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Coventry Players; Freshman Activities Chairman; Intramural Football; Pep Rally Committee; Sophomore Class President; Sophomore Soiree Committee; Student Senate, Secretary. ROBERT E. RATIGAN 335 6th Ave. B.A. in Sociology Intramural Bowling. Troy, N. Y. WILLIAM E. REILLY JOSEPH C. RIZZO Burton Terr. Valley Falls, N. Y. 55 S. Lansing St. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting 3.5. in Pre-Med. n. Biology Club; lntromurals: Baske1boll, l Softball; Italian Club. J. ANN ROBERT 2178 Curry Rd. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in English Third Order; Sigma Omega. JAMES T. ROACH 328 Sherwood Ave. Syracuse, N. Y. 3.5. in Finance Business Society; Finance Club; Intra- murcls: Basketball, Softball; Varsity Club, Treasurer; Varsity Soccer; Western New York Club. 71 JOSEPH L. ROBITAILLE 161 Main St. Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Chemistry Chemistry Club, Secretary; Physics Club. DOMINIC M. ROTONDI 7 Hidley Ext. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Italian Club. JAMES T. RUSSELL MARY E. RYAN 19 Lindbergh PI. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 49 Garfield PI. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics BA. in English Business Society; lntrumurals: Basketball, Coventry Players, Secretary; Sigma Bowling, Football; Knights of Columbus; Omega, President; Student Senate; Third Metropolitan Club; Rod and Gun Club. Order. JAMES F. SCHANINGER 2209 Colgate Pl. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Intramurals: Basketball, Football, Softball; Schenectady Club. ROBERT RYAN 53 Second Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics SEYMOUR SCHONWETTER LEWIS L. SCHUMACHER 457 Kings Rd. Schenectady, N. Y. 108 Third St. Scotia, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting BA. in English Business Society; Finance Club; Intramural Biology Club; Schenectady Club. Bowling League, Vice-President; Junior Prom Committee; Schenectady Club. MAURICE S. SCHWADRON 10 Hurlbut St. Albany, N. Y. BA. in English German Club, Vice-Presidenf. HAROLD J. SEARCHFIELD PHILIP J. SGARLATA 709 Ontario St. Schenectady, N. Y. 132 Kent St. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Glee Club; Junior Prom Committee; Pep Rally, Co-Chairman; Saga, Sports Editor,- Senior Class Presi- dent; Student Senate. BERNARD S. SIMON RD. 1, Duonesburg Schenectady, N. Y. 8.5. in Mathematics R. O. T. C. Ball Committee. 74 RICHARD R. SIMPKIN Box 245 Laiham, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; N. S. A.; Student Senate. DANIEL SMITAS ALPHONSUS T. STORACE 385 Livingston Ave. Albany, N. Y. 805 Federal St. Troy, N. Y. BA. in History BA. in Sociology Bowling League, President; Glee Club; Italian Club; Troy Club. Intramural Basketball; Junior Prom, Co- Chairman; Knights of Columbus; Tennis Club. NICHOLAS E. SYLVESTER 30 Broad St. Waterford, N. Y. 3.5. in Physics 75 RICHARD TERLINGEN 72 Main St. Walden, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Freshman Basketball; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club. MICHAEL E. THORNTON RD. 1, Box 443 Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics Rod and Gun Club; Sieno News; St. Ber- nardine Times, Associate Editor. JOSEPH W. TOMMANEY 25 Turner PI. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Chemistry Freshman Cross-Counfry; Chemistry Club. JOHN B. TOMMANEY 1125 Western Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Intramural Basketball; Sago Staff. 76 WILLIAM A. TOOMEY 65 Pinewood Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Bowling League, Secretory; Cheerleader, Captain; Coventry Players; Cross Country; Hobo Hop, Chairman; Intramural Foot- ball; Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Soiree Committee; Varsity Club; Winter Sports Club. JAMES M. TOOLAN 389 First St. 8.5. in Finance Business Society; Finance Club, Secretary; lnter-Club Council. ANTHONY W. VAZZANA 365 Second 5!. 8.5. in Economics Troy, N. Y. Bond; Business Society; Glee Club; Troy Club. 77 Albany, N. Y. 279 Powling Aves Intramurols: Basketball, Club, ViceVPrcsidcm. PAUL R. TUOHEY Troy, N. Y 85. in PresMed. Football; Troy UGO J. VECCHIA 778 E. 214th St. Bronx, N. Y. 8.5. in Biology Biology Club; Italian Club, President; lnter-Club Council, Secretory; Metropoli- tan Club, Secretary,- Soga Staff. 78 JOHN D. VOGEL 121 No. Lake Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society. LAWRENCE WAYNE 1608 Union St. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Freshman Class Treasurer; Intramural Bowling League, Vice-President; Junior Class Secretary; Junior Prom Committee; Schenectady Club. WILLIAM J. WARING 52 Franklin St. Saratoga Sprgs., N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting JOSEPH D. WELLER 359 Hamilton St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Finance Business Society. STERLING D. WHITE 6 Park PI. Hudson, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Bond; Finance Club; Intramurols: Basket- ball, Football; Junior Class President; Junior Prom Committee; Saga, Business Manager; Snow Ball Committee; Spanish Club; Student Senate. RONALD M. WYSZOMIRSKI 32V2 Reid St. Amsterdam, N. Y. B.S. in Biology Biology Club. ANTHONY J. WILSON 1545 Foster Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Schenectady Club, Treas- urer. 79 PETER G. YOUNG 97 Grove Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.S. in Economics Adirondack Club; Business Society; Cov- entry Players; Glee Club; lnter-Club Council; Intramurals: Basketball, Bowling, Football; N. F. C. C. 5.; N. S. A.; Junior Class Secretary; Third Order; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club; Varsity Manager. JOHN P. KIRBY 117 Brookside Ave. Ridgewood, N. J. B.A. in Sociology lntramuruls: Basketball, Softball; Metro- politan Club; Varsity Basketball. BERNARD J. LYNCH 18 Brookman Ave. Elsmere, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. In Memorlam f We, the class of '53, respectfully dedicate this page to our former classmate, Burton Miller Stark. Born - December 5, 1931 Died - July 29, 1951 81 After atttaining what we considered the highest goal in high school, a lofty senior, we appeared on the campus to register. Once again we were lowly freshmen and placed on the bottom of the aca- demic ladder. This sudden change was not too depressing as now we were not mere freshmen, but Siena frosh. One of the most memorable periods of our freshman year was the time set aside for initiation. Like those who came before us we were issued dinks and had to undergo the hardships which are familiar to all Siena men. The first day of initiation dampened our feelings of superiority as we were placed under the complete control of the Sopho- mores. Our humiliations were short lived because of our enthusiasm and ability to work as a harmonious unit. Accompanied by the rousing cheers of the upper classmen we subdued the antagonizing Sopho- mores at the close of the first week of activities. The initiation period officially concluded when the Sophomore class, paced by the Sopho- more referees, trounced the freshmen on the field of honor in all events, except basketball. In our first social of the year we were treated by our former tor- mentors at the annual Frosh-Soph Smoker. Movies, music and refresh- ments were the bill of fare, and all animosity was forgotten. Electioneering supreme catapaulted Frank Ham into the presidency of the freshman class. His publicity campaign was highlighted in the timely burning of his car. Elected with him were James Kenifeck, Vice- President; Walt Miller, secretary,- Larry Wayne, Treasurer,- and Gabe DeBlase, Historian. REV. BRENDAN LYNCH, OFM Moderator Our freshman basketball team was reputed to be the most power- ful ever seen on the campus. Led by Bill Hogan, Phil Lomax, Dick Ter- lingen, and Les Cosgrove, the team compliled an impressive record. The second great campaign of the school year took place in early May. Banners, posters, and other electioneering devices extolled the merits of the various parties. Bill Redmond was elected president; Don- ald Gogen, vice-president; Louis Choppy, secretary; Joseph Battaglino, treasurer; and Phil Kenney, historian. These men were given the re- sponsibility to guide our class through the sophomore year. On September 19, 1950, we opened our second year at college by attending Mass and a convocation of all students. After the assembly the Frosh remained and the initiation period became a reality under the supervision of the Sophs. The most memorable event of our Sophomore year was the Soiree. We danced to the melodious strains of the Siena Collegiuns. In the spring we chose as our iunior class officers Sterling White, president; Bob Buhite, vice-president; Larry Wayne, Secretary, Art Flores, Treasurer; and Ed Best, Historian. Frank P. Pezze Jr. and Bill Redmond were elected to the Senate as treasurer and secretary respec- tively. The social calendar of our Junior year opened with a country serenade held in Gibbons Hall in early November. This was soon fol- lowed by a dinner-dance at Herbert's in Albany. Bill Hogan's playmaking and rebounding, Jack Merry's outside game and substituting supplied by Phil Lomax, Dick Terlingen and Jay Kirby were our class's contribution to a fine court season. On the night of April 25, the Junior Prom in Gibbons Hall proved to be a gala event. Tony Pastor and his excellent band helped to make it an unforgettable night. Dan Smitas and Art Flores served as co-chair- men of the annual affair. Responsible for securing Tony Pastor's dance- able orchestra were Gordon Sullivan, Bob O'Toole, Phil Sgarluta, and Lou Choppy. The decorations handled by Gabe DeBlase and Bill Too- mey transformed Gibbons Hall into a fascinating dcnceland. Gene Korp and Al Klein took care of publicity while Herb Goldstein, Norm Dolin- sky, Alvin Ginsberg, and Seymour Schonwetter distributed the bids. The Junior Prom topped all the social activities of our three years at Siena. In September of 1952, we became seniors, a goal which we had anticipated through three long years of study, examinations, and regis- trutions. Our class under the capable direction of our officers was ready for our final year at Siena. As in the previous years our academic life was pleasantly interrupted by the: Senior Smoker, Snow Ball and other socials. Graduation we know will be a happy and joyful day. There will be 0 tinge of sadness as the members of our class, go their different ways. Let us not allow the friendships made at Siena to be lost. They can be kept alive by becoming active members of the alumni. Go forth with the spirit and blessing of St. Francis and exemplify the high ideals of a Sienu man. LOUIS CHOPPY Historian PHILIP SGARLATA President ROBERT O'TOOLE Vice-President WILLIAM HOGAN Secretary 83 Eugene J. Bachmeier Robert J. Buhite Louis A. Choppy Anthony M. DeBonis Joh n W. Donovan Arihur R. Flores Eugene M. Karp Donald W. Kiszka x Harold J. Furlan Roy W. Gunther Lawrence D. Leclerc Robert V. O'Toole, Jr. Alfred D. Paoni Ralph J. Pempel, Jr. ha a Joseph M. Quirk James H. Racetfe William E. Redmond No! Pictured: Mary P. Burke 5. Phillip Lomax Joseph L. Robitaille Mu ry E. Ryan Richard R. Simpkin Sterling D. White 89 American ROBERT J. BUHITE LOUIS A. CHOPPY GABRIEL J. DE BLASE Chairman, SHOW 30 Associate Editor, Saga Cheerleader ARTHUR R. FLORES ROY W. GUNTHER WILLIAM R. HOGAN President, Student Senate President, German Club Captain, Basketball Team LAWRENCE D. LECLERC RALPH J. PEMPEL JR. WILLIAM P. QUINN President, Bushes, Society Editor-in-Chief, Saga Vice-President, Student Senate MARY E. RYAN PHILIP J. SGARLATA RICHARD R. SIMPKIN PETER 6- YOUNG President, Sigma Omega President, Senior Class NSA Rep., Student Senate ReP--a'-lorge, Student Senate 91 JUNIOR CLASS First Row, left to right: E. Lufkin, L. Buckleye C. Viglucci, Vice-President; J. Civole, Treasurer; A. Correse, President; Rev. Alvin Matthews, Moderator; F. Martley, A. Mushaw, F. Neeley. Second Row: F. Chase, D. Petro, H. Smith, W. Wallace, J. Duly, V. Pellegrino, J. Northcutt, R. Donahue. Third Row: L. Ehrhurdt, B. Settle, R. Lindsey, B. Conery, B. Bonk, T. Ryan, J. Shea. Fourth Row: F. Coil, R. Charles, A. Bunnigan, J. McDonald, V. Bruno, T. Desmond, J. Aliberti, J. Albrecht. Fifth Row: P. Chenette, G. Moloney, D. Bills, T. Corning, V. Mailloux, B. Guerriero. Junior Class We, the future seniors of Sieno, began our third year here in the midst of laughs about the practice of initiations and thoughts of great expectation-expectations of a year filled with good times, gob-fests, extra-curriculor endeavors and classes. Good times were forecast the previous May, however when we elected the men who would steer our ship through the stormy seas of an active academic and extra-curriculor year. Elected were: Arnold P. Correse, President; Carmen J. Viglucci, Vice-President; Peter D. Holohon; Secretary; Joseph E. Civale, Treosurer; and Frank D. Cardamone, His- torion. 92 In addition to our President, we seated Albert L. Buck- ley, George Maioney, and Robert Guerriero on the Stu- dent Senate in the positions of NFCCS Delegate, Secretary, and Treasurer respectively. Through the cooperation of these and other members of the Senate, we began the so- cial season with a class outing at Thatcher Park in the Helderbergs on November 16. We received a special opportunitiy to display our theatrical talents as we presented several tableaux to the accompaniment of the reorganized Siena Glee Club at the Annual Christmas Assembly. At this assembly, which was sponsored iointly by the Student Senate and the Junior Class, we and the choristers, which number many members of our class, presented St. Francis and the Crib. The primary social event on any Junior Class calendar is the Junior Prom. Our prom was a highlight of the Spring season due to the efforts of a hard-working committee. The decorations reflected the theme of the season and were little short of stupendous while the favors gave that one final touch to the whole affair. CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: P. Holohon, Secretary; C. Viglucci, Vice-President; A. Correse, President; J. Civale, Treasurer. In addition to the activities of our own class we were active in many of the other endeavors of the year. We contributed Tom Pottenburg, Bill Kirsch, Jack Kennedy, Jack Walsh, Joe McCrudden, and Jack Curry to the Varsity Cage squad, while Joe McCrudden and George Maloney were impressive linksmen. We also had several members who were on the Snow Ball Committee, the Siena News, the ROTC Dance Com- mittee, and the Forensic Society to name a few. Through the Mariology Committee and the Third Order of St. Francis we took advantage of the spiritual vitamins that were made available to us. in looking back at this third year, we will always be thankful for the guidance of our Moderator, the Rev. Alvin F. Matthews, OFM. He was always there to suggest develop- ments for our ideas and to help through supplying some ideas of his own. Thanks, Fr. Alvin! Moderator and President talk it over. 93 94 Sophomore Class We become the overlords in September 1952, as the new Freshmen appeared on the campus and our desire for revenge would soon be satisfied. At the convocation we could hardly contain our anxiety for the President to con- clude his message. The hapless freshmen soon realized our pleasure as we took them in tow. After a warmup with calisthenics, we had the famous shoe in the middle of the floor stunt. This event is the most sadistic of the whole program. Haircuts were not too frequent this year, but a couple of scalps were collected for posterity. We tried to change the spirit of initiation so that there would be pride for Sieno rather than a pleasant animosity for the sophs instilled in every Freshmen. On this hypo- thesis we based our activities. True, we didn't do away with menial tasks and prohibitions required of the tyros, but we did try to promote, fellowship between the Frosh and Sophs by scheduling a poiomo parade in Albany. The Annual Freshman-Sophomore Smoker further pro- moted this spirit of fellowship with entertainment by fresh- men and sophomores. Suggestions for revoit by Juniors and Seniors were taken up by the Frosh and the natural instincts of the freshmen were aroused. The day started simply enough, but the Frosh were armed with brooms this time and pum- meled us until our ranks burst and the Frosh won 0 round. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row, left to right: J. Fahey, T, Fitzgerald, J. Mongon, M, OiBrien, Revs Pascal Foley, O.F.M., J. Corona, J. Kenney, J. Jurcsak, C. Choviniere, Jr Conklin. Second Row: At Schmitz, J, Gundermann, J. Doyle, T. Burke, I. Handler, N. Flores, P. Ag- nelio, Ti Shomlicn. Third Row: E, Appell, J, Lonohon, B. Oboyski, Ct Tucker, A. Demph, Ht Cronin, J, Markham, G. Crucetti, W, Miholsky, Fourth Row: St Beols, D. Ostrowski, Ft Manning, R. Fitzgerald, D. Ardell, R Jones, Jt Dittily. Fifth Row: G. Wil- son, J. McGuire, D. Traynor, 14 Smith, Mt McGrow, J. Keefe, Rt Kohut, W, Lawrence, R. Connolly, R. Duncovich. Seated, left to right: M. OiBrien, President; Rev. Pascal Foley, O.F.M., J. Corona, Vice-President. Standing: J. Kenney, His- torian; J. Mangan, acting Secretary; J. Zampier, Treasurer. We came right back, however, and continued initia- tion ion a subdued level perhasz and wound up taking the field day activities and dirtying up the Freshmen a bit in the swamp. Recently a jeep is being used in place of the old tractor iswomp pulleri and is iust as effective. The Sophomores made a good showing this year in the social activities with many Sophs up there in the front line promoting the social life of Siena. Our biggest social event of the year was the Sopho- more Soiree. We also co-sponsored a jazz concert which proved very entertaining. Our class officers this year were: Michael J. O'Brien . ,. ............. .. .. .. ., . . ,. President John J. Corona . . , , V V .. Vice-President Gerald Mangon . . Secretary James J. Kenney ,.,. V ,. V ... ... . Historian John W. Zampier ,. ,. .. . . . , Treasurer Rev. Pascal Foley, O.F.M. Moderator Michael O'Brien, President; Rev. Pascal O.F.M., Moderator. Foley, 96 Freshman Class lnitiations got off with a bang on September 11 when the Freshmen orientation assembly was held in Gibbon Hall. This assembly which can rightfully be called the annual indoctrination assembly of underlings was quite successful in convincing the '56-ers that the Sophs meant business. We were all at the assembly wearing dinks and read- ing the initiation rules in the handbook as well as a sched- ule of activities for Frosh which the '56-ers so nicely dis- tributed. We were then told that the best way to deal with the Sophomores was to fulfill their every wish. We were also reminded that any organization which is at all restrictive of its membership provides an inititation period. lnitiations are the price every freshman must pay for something great in value, for if it were free, it might be too easily taken for granted. First Row: D. Coffey, T. Hurley, P. O'Brien, W. Tompkins, J. McGuire, Ti Seche, Vice President; M, Verdile, President; Et Camp- bell, Historian; V. Ruggiero, Secretary; W. Conboy, Treasurer; Ct Berger, A. Fener, R. Perkins, V. Morreli, L. Heshin, Second Row: Jo Warshaw, R. Vallee, G. Agars, L, Joyce, L. Galameau, J. Picchi, L. Jones, H. Nordhauser, A. Paretta, C. Giovannone, D. Sowalsky, At Rovelli! J. $tycos. Third Row: W. Maloney, T. Hanisun! Di Duncan, J. Minshan, T. Passarelli, R. Roth, J, Flana- gan, T. Mahor, R. Tanski, C. Scale, D. Clements. Fourth Row: B, Cobb, H. Murray, Tt Sullivan, Jo Patenaude, M. Weiss, Pt Henry, J. McGuirk, G. Acker, J. Hoffman, L. Riccardi, M. O'Meara, Fifth Row: Jo McKane, D. Mangarelli, Rt Hartmann, R. Ship- ley, C. O'Connor, J. Pisaniello, R. Pottora, Jo McGrathi T. Russell, L. Loerzel, W. Marani, W. Sweett Sixth Row: T. Bergin, Wt Gustafson, T, Corzymski, J. Hoffman, N. Vincelette, R. D'Andrea, R. Deere, W. Adams, 0. Banzottini, E. Petriilo, J, Craney, M, Burns. Seventh Row: J. Papa, R. OlDonahoe, J. Tobin, Gt Murphy, R. Piche, L. Tessier, T Ryan, A. Robinson, J. Poissant, Rt Petro, J. Wempie, J. Dinn, D. Quinn. Eighth Row: F. Renzi, Moderator; D. DeIRa, A. Forte, D. Cimino, J, Mack, R. Perry, M. Steele, Jo King, R. Abbott, W. Reilly, Wt Bogert, E. Browne, W. Kileen, Rt Cahill, By the time the assembly was over the entire Freshman Class seemed ready to take everything the Sophs had to offer, but this attitude did not last long. During the first day of school, rumors were already flying that we would soon revolt. The events of the day had been too much. To put away the chairs in the gym was one, thing, they thought, but to hunt for one's shoes from one end of the campus to the other and to endure such calis- thenics was intolerable. On Tuesday, therefore, we incited the first revolt. That day had been declared clean-up day by the Sophs, and indeed some sweeping was done in the Siena News and other offices that morning. But when the free period came arond we declined to use the out-of-bounds passage- way between Siena Hall and Gibbons Hall. It was unfortunate that we had brooms in our hands for without them a mere orderly revolt might have been executed. From that time on the Sophs were wary of revoits, so they began to move their activities off campus with visits to the neighboring towns and girls' colleges coming first on 97 their schedule. A paiama parade completed the major por- tion of the first week of the initiation period. We found that contrary to our beliefs, the Sopho- mores were quite human at the Soph-Frosh Smoker. There were refreshments and entertainment provided for both classes. Later in the season we held our Freshman Smoker at the Sons of ltaIy Hall. We look forward to our Sophomore year with the same promise of good fortune as upperclassmen and Siena men. We elected officers in October to lead us through our first year at Siena. Those elected were: Michael Verdile President Thomas Seche Vice-President Vincent Ruggiero Secretary Wiliiam Conboy Treasurer Edward Campbell Historian Mr. Frank Renzi Moderator Our Nerve Center OFFICE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDIES OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF DISCIPLINE DEAN OF GRADUATE SCHOOL SWITCHBOARD 99 BOOKSTORE Publications .ce , t ? .2 V, e u, e wan a mm .935 : '4 :ng H anw Mum wt: 1: av y: 351$ We, the Class of '53, feel that the Voice of Siena. finds expression mainly through its publications. It is therefore obvious that this port of campus life plays on important roll at Siena College. Through our four years of study, we have been kept well informed concerning the activities of the college. We take this opportunity to show our appreciation to those who have labored toward the furtherance of the name of Siena, by dedicating the following pages to our publications. . s: m Saga Staff 5090 Staff The 1953 Sago, the record of the memories of the Senior Class, appeared on campus this year well before the expected date. Few appreciate the effort entailed in the publishing of c: year book. For many seniors the only contact with the actual production of the book is the student sitting. Those on the staff know well what it is to assemble on annual such as this. Before any planning or writing can be undertaken, a theme must be chosen. The theme of this year's issue, Fran- ciscan First required much research into the Franciscan history. Then there was the cover to be designed. To assure fresh pre- sentation many ideas had to be examined. The result it is felt, will appeal to all. With the selection of the cover, the work of planning and assembling the body of the book began. Pictures had to be taken, copy edited, and dummies prepared, To mold all these raw materials into a work embodying originality and com- pleteness naturally required a considerable amount of casting and recasting. The first idea rarely ends up being the final presentation. RALPH J. PEMPEL JR. LOUIS CHOPPY Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Stuff discusses plans This year's Saga contains over 800 photographs, each a slice from the student life of the Class of '53. Each photograph has been carefully chosen for its appropriateness and interest. Photographs, the editors believe, make or break a year book. Those herein contained will awaken many a ioyous recollec- tion. To Ralph Pempel must go a large share of the credit for the quality of this year's issue. As editor, his duties were many and frustrating. In addition to his general supervision, he per- formed many of the routine and thankless tasks so indespens- able in the production of a yearbook. To assist him in laying out pages and reading copy he had associate-editor Louis Choppy. Art editor Roy Gunther stroked in the touches of imagina- tion and originality which enchonce the volume. His planning assured Cl high level of artistic achievement. The more mundane affairs were handled by Sterling White the business manager. It was his duty to schedule and assist at all takes. Advertising manager Herbert Goldstein was largely re- sponsible for this year's large subscription of advertisements. Husting with him were staffers Burliegh Cubert and Norman Dolinsky. The production of the all-important senior section was directed by Richard Nacewicz. Vincent Carmody lent abel assistance. An important part of any yearbook is the sports section. To give this years section the quality befitting its importance, Sports Editor Phil Sgarlata strove to make his account vivid and complete. His efforts were backed by Jack Tommaney. Robert O'Toole handled circulation of the finished prod- uct. He was assisted by the entire staff. PHILIP J. SGARLATA ROY GUNTHER Sports Editor Art Editor STERLING WHITE Business Manager HERBERT GOLDSTEIN Advertising Manager 107 108 Fr. Mark and Don Dewey criticise EDITORIAL STAFF Seated, left to right: J. Monaghan, News Editor; D. Dewey, Execufive Editor; the Rev Mark V. Angelo, OFM, Faculty Adviser; R. Pempel, Jr., Associate Editor; J. Albrecht, Feature Edifor; and ROTC Editor! R. Duncovich. Standing, left to right: A. Robinson, E. Harrington, D. Traynor, C. Grimmer, J. Early, C. McCarthy, T. Fitzgerald, C. Viglucci, M. O'Mearc, and T. Hurley. A Deadline being met The voice of Sienc is the Siena News, a weekly which is read in all but two of the forty-eight states. Each week the busy News staff spends many hours compiling material, se- lecting headlines, writing articles and proofreading the results. A typical layout of the News will include the Inquiring Reporter, Editorials, notes from the sports desk, Alumni News, ROTC News, and Student Senate Minutes. The most widely read section of the News as in any col- legiate paper, is the sports section. Features also play on im- portant part in the makeup of the paper, including such artic- les as profiles of the student leaders; llOn the Pan, a gossip column and others of equal interest. The Siena News appears on Friday afternoon and soon after every student on the campus is engrossed in the news of the week. Under the competent guidance of Rev. Mark V. Angelo, O. F. M., faculty adviser and Mr. Barnett Fowler, technical adviser, the News has taken tremendous strides in bringing to the students events of interest. It would be an understatement to say that the publishing of a weekly paper entails a littlell work on the part of the staff. The Associated Collegiate Press has given the Siena News national recognition by rating it a First Class college news- paper. This was made possible by the close cooperation and untiring efforts of its capable staff. One of the maior problems of all newspaper is meeting the deadline. On many a Monday it seemed that the staff would fail, but its unity and determina- tion was equal to the occasion. The staff is to be commended for its originality, timeliness, and cooperative spirit. 109 Editors confer Left to right: Rev. Charles Hayes OFM, Moderator, G. Maioney, P. Lomax, V. Pellegrino. group published five issues, and set a standard for future undertakings of the Guild. The Beverwyck The Beverwyck is published quarterly with the first issue appearing in October. This year, the feature articles by Phil Lomax, John Minehan, and Dick Wein- er played an important part in the magazines' make- up. Pieces by Wayne Davenport and Art Eagan ap- peared in the poetry corner. Cartoons were drawn by The Beverwyck Magazine, organized in 1947, is Bernie Holtman and Joseph Early. the youngest of Siena's publications. All literary- The magazine is under the capable direction of minded students are invited to submit articles for pub- Rev. Charles V. Hayes 0. F. M., Moderator. This year's Editorial Staff included: 5. Philip Lomax, Editor-in- Chief; Victor Ostrowidzki and George Moioney, Asso- lication. The Beverwyck is the principal project of Siena Colleges' Literary Guild. In 1948 the magazine ot- tained the service of Cl full staff of twenty-five. The 110 ciate Editors; Alfred Zinzy, Art Editor; Vincent Pelle- grino, Business Manager. The Sword of the Spirit a ,1 GM, 0' III, . hull . fun ? mm Siena'sv religious bulletin, THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, is now in its fourth year. It is edited by the Spiritual Director, Rev. Brendan A. Lynch, 0. F. M. The Sword is a weekly and appears every Wednesday. It is living up to its name by serving as a spiritual weapon to slash the iron curtain of materi- alism which has been thrown ever our beloved coun- try, particularly in educational circles. The religious weekly contains timely articles con- cerning our Catholic faith and suggestions for a fuller spiritual life. St. Paul spoke of the Sword of the Spirit as the word of God. He reminded early Christmas of their warfare against paganism. As in the times of Paul, we too are engaged in a spiritual war, a conflict of men animated by the Spirit of Christ against those fiiled with the spirit of satan. 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' .H, ,: 'x 22M; Mass, Ros The link season of Lent begins The- dmly Lumen schedule will i schuul clay at 7:45 d.m.v and vh 13 138: :0 22m ! figmiuah AM mm JANUARX ZGTH nmwuri m .u I xH nu th Slaiiuns uf the C, , dl Campus bemry Reaches Record Thr Ru Bsruuhm Mych, 0PM. Slum Cullvue Lily riau. has pub nuunwd mm Hm uumher of hmyI-h am! pm mm 'm Ihr mmmx umrgv di ' inn Kw 0f thruantv, W V hm rwchml u remrd Ilhih I ills; Emmy mmmm, 3X50 mrnl'mncd Um m-n mmtriah I'F hum: n ctn'nd and pron-M'd dmu. Medical Schools Recommend May Admission Test ' iundnhm ! ' ed wmn: w ml, m :nh HAM Lunmuui , a Mr ' mumd m Hm U933 Snnw Qucsn E ,x-xm's annual Snow Bail East Fndqy , m . w r M w uieumy 04 the Queen Was nnade Suture, general Ehulrmun of the Annex tn Mndrr Buddy 7 M Pdtnum m . 1 omnauun by mum- cdu1w mmyn Smxmgc monal .1x mm. 'm paw: ..i Nagy UL s b Is s. sudcd m u Jeumn- m w mm erzh1BMzmH vax , Rntvm t; n Fu.-Mwny and mum 5 cmploy ,u at mm Tim M. .m w- Q3 i- $ , 250 mee- 99 .d , 9??? ,me v Wm ulw a: ijw- um Am und 1. ,1va ,u: mi med numumm mm ' rm rL-mm? 9.wa n1 d Student Senate The Student Senate this year added another chap- ter to its record of distinguished service to the College. In weekly meetings held in the Old Friary, the Senate discussed, and legislated upon, all matters of interest to the student body. Founded in 1937 by the first class entering Siena, the Student Senate is the student governing body of the College. Its members are elected representatives of the Student Association, which includes fully matri- culated students of the College. The Senate seeks to maintain the ideals of the College by student cooperation and centralization of student activities. To this end it coordinates and pro- motes social functions. Its aim is best achieved by co- operating with campus groups to promote activities rather than by sponsoring them itself. As the student governing body, the Senate is em- powered to charter all campus organizations. Its mem- bers, except those who are seeking re-elction, are members of the board of Election Control, and there- fore officiate at all student elections. The election, held in May, draws nominees from all classes and campus groups. This gives the Senate a full represen- tative character. Presiding at Senate meetings this year was Arthur Flores, the Student Senate President. His able handl- ing of meetings won for him the respect not only of fellow Senate members, but of the entire student body. At the May elections, the students elected W. Peter Quinnn Vice-President. His contribution to stu- dent life was outstanding. The Secretary of the Senate, whose duty it is to edit the student Handbook, was George Maloney. Robert Guerriero, the Treasurer, handled all fi- nancial matters pertaining to the group. Under the supervision of the Rev. Ambrose Haran, O. F. M., moderator, the Senate sponsored several maior activities and cooperated with campus groups in a host of others. A political forum was held in September. Messrs. Leo O'Brien and John Forner, candidates for election to the House of Representatives, presented their par- ty's stand on four outstanding issues. The highlight of the Senate social calendar is the annual Snow Ball. This year the group designated Robert Buhite Chairman of the committee. llSnow- ballers danced in 0 Symphony of Snow setting and the sparkling music of Buddy Morrow. In addition to these functions, the Senate cooper- rated with the Sophomore Class in presenting a jazz concert by Rex Stewart and his instrumental quintet. The last date on the calendar was the Senior Ball, the Senate's farewell to the graduating class. STUDENT SENATE IN FULL SESSION Clockwise: Michael VerdiIe, Freshman Class President,- Michael O'Brien, Sophomore Class President; Philip Sgorlata, Senior Class President; Ruth Glickmun, Evening Session Representative,- Richard Simpkin, NSA Representative,- George Maloney, Senate Secretary; Arthur Flores, Senate President; William Quinn, Senate Vice President; Robert Guerriero, Senate Treasurer; Peter Young, Representative at Large; Arnold Correse, Junior Class President; Albert Buckley, NFCCS Representative; Mary Ryan, Sigma Omega Representative; Ralph Pempel, Jr., Siena News Representative. 116 First Row, left to right: C. McCarthy, R. Buhite, Vice-Chairman; P. Quinn, Chairman; J. Racette, Treasurer; A. Robinson. Second Row: G. Kelly, R. O'Toole, W. Fitzgerald, L. Ehrhurdt, E. Gorge, L Leclerc, T. Kenney. The lnter-Club Council was organized in Septem- ber 1950. It was the result of a need for closer coordi- nation of club activities. This could best be done, it was felt, by an organization made up of the clubs themselves. The proiected group, by agreement cle- signated The lnter-Club Council, would function in scheduling social affairs sponsored by the various clubs and in lending assistance and morale wherever needed. In pursuit of these objectives, the Council this year conducted on evaluation survey of all campus organi- zations. The groups were requested to list pertinent data on questionaires prepared by the Council. On the basis of information submitted, the Council acted to revitalize sagging clubs and to effect mergers where circumstances warranted them. The Council is made Up of representatives of all clubs which have charters on file with the Council and the Senate. Its chairman is elected annually by the members and those of the Senate. This year the choice was W. Peter Quinn, Vice-President of the Senate. Robert Buhite, the delegate of the Varsity Club, was elected Vice-Chairman. Ugo Vecchia, the delegate of the Italian Club, was Secretory. James Racette, the delegate of the Schenectady Club, was Treasurer. lNTER-CLUB COUNCIL REV. AMBROSE HARAN, O.F.M. Although it is not the primary function of the Council to sponsor social affairs of its own, it does sponsor a number of activities. Primary among these, is the lnter-Club Council Clambake, held in the spring. Each year the event draws over 200 students. The moderator of the lnter-Club Council is the Rev. Ambrose Huron, O. F. M. Placement Bureau The Placement Bureau has its office in the Canary Inn, and offers its services to both day and evening students. Pertinant literature on the various occupations and professions is kept on file, thereby giving the bureau a counseling nature as well. Since its inception in October, 1948, the Place- ment Bureau has had a three fold function: 'I. To assist in providing employment of a full-time nature to the graduates. 2. To assist in providing employment opportunities of a part-time nature to those who desire to work while attending Siena. 3. To serve as an information office and clearing house for various types of information such as: civil service examinations, public administration intern- ships, and graduate scholarships and fellowships at the various colleges and universities of the nation. The present staff of the Bureau consists of Miss Catherine Grace, Executive Assistant, and Mr. Edward Lange, Placement Representative. The members of the Placement Committee are: Dr. Egon Plager, Chairman, representing the Arts Division; Mr. Jerome Walton, of the Business Division; and Mr. Glenn W. 5. Hum- phreys, of Science. SIENA PLACEMENT BUREAU IN FULL SESSION Seated, left to right: Edward Longe, and Miss Grace, Consultants, Dr. Egon Plager, Arts Division Representative, Mr. Jerome Walton, Business Division Representative, and Mr. Glen W. S. Humphreys, Science Division Representative. 118 N. F. C. C. S. In 1937 the bishops of the United States urged the students of Catholic colleges to establish an or- ganization dedicated to the promotion of Catholic action among students of Catholic campuses. The re- sponse to this call was the National Federation of Catholic College Students. Comprised today of over 150 colleges, the N. F. C. C. S.'s national office is lo- cated in the offices of the National Catholic Welfare Conference in Washington, D. C. Siena is a member of the New York-New Jersey Region of the Federation. In this region, as in the others, various colleges are awarded commissions covering particular phases of Catholic action. These colleges disseminate to member colleges information concerning the topic of the commission. There are fifteen commissions in oil. Among the more important are those on: Mariology, Catholic Action, Interracial Justice, Social Service, and Student Government. First Row, left to right: Rev. Laurence P. Rainville O. F. M., Ass't Moderator; A. DePalma, Junior Delegate; A. Connors, Senior Delegate; A. Buckiey, Junior Delegate; T. Fatone, Rev. Ambrose Haran O. F. M., Moderator. Second Row: .1. Early, J. Flaherty, J. Fohey. This year's Siena unit sponsored a number of ac- tivities. During the Thanksgiving season, the Social Service Committee conducted a canned food drive for the poor. The whole unit worked to obtain Siena's full participation in the annual May Day Parade in Albany. Officers of the group this year were: Arthur Con- nors, Senior Delegate; Lawrence Buckley, Junior Dele- gate; and Anthony DePalma, Alternate and chairman of the Mariology Committee. The Rev Ambrose Haran, O. F. M. Moderator, os- sisted by Rev. Laurence Rainville, O. F. M. Regional meetings of the N. F. C. C. S. are held monthly, usually in the metropolitan area. These meet- ings Siena was represented by two delegates. To acquaint students who are not delegates with the work of the organization, the regional group holds an annual Regional Congress. This year the congress met on October 31 and November 1 at Mount St. Vincent College in New York City. Its theme was: The Catholic College Student in the Modern World. Delegates of colleges holding commissions conducted panel discussions. The Rev. Cyril Myer, Vice-President of St. John's University, and Robert Simmons of Holy Cross College, President of the N. F. C. C. 5., addressed the congress. Representing Siena were Lawrence Buckley and Anthony DePalmo. THIRD ORDER Left to right: P. Holohan, Secretary; C. Keller, Prefect; M. O'Reilly, Treasurer. The Third Order of Saint Francis The Third Order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi, in 1221. Its members include men and women, married and single, who though living in the world of trades and professions, desire to perfect their Catholic life. Like the Church, the Third Order is a spiritual society, having for its purpose the sanctification of its members. The present Rule of the Third Order consists of three short, simple chapters. The first decrees the requisites for membership, and requires the wearing of the scapular and cord. The way of life for Ter- tiaries is described in the second chapter, counseling moderation, decency, cultivation of virtues and ob- servance of certain fast days. It also prescribes fre- quent reception of the Sacraments, the daily office and exercise of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. The third chapter provides for the adminis- tration of the fraternities. There are four miHion Franciscan tertiories in the world and over a hundred thousand in the United States. On campus, the Third Order meets on the first Sunday of each month for Mass and Communion in Saint Mary of the Angels Chapel. The meetings are held after Mass in the Third Order Room, in the base- ment of the Chapel. The members assist in taking care of the college chapel. At Christmas-time a party was given and the proceeds distributed among the needy. The officers are: Carl Q. Keller, Prefect; Dorothy A. Grussner, Vice-Prefect; Patricia A. Holohan, Sec- retary; Mildred B. O'Reilly, Treasurer; William A. Healy, Master of Novices; Dorothy J. Kemmy, Mis- tress of Novices. The Rev. Brendan A. Lynch, O.F.M. is Moderator. 119 First Row, left to right: T. Kenney, senior delegate; W. Wallace, T. Ryan, A. Mushaw. Second Row: R. National Student Association REV. AMBROSE HARAN, O,F.M., MODERATOR 120 Since its inception in T946, the National Student Association has experienced a phenomenal growth. The association was the idea of twenty-five American students who attended the World Student Congress in Prague. The N. S. A. is today the only student organi- zation with a representative on the American Council on Education. In this undertaking, as in its others, it seeks to fuster increased community responsibility among students. N. S. A. stresses service. Its program embraces three areas: educational and student affairs, inter- national affairs, and student government. In all three divisions Siena has launched ambitious projects. Simpkin, first alternate; G. Wilson, J. Early, T. Zetterstrom, T. Desmond. Siena received its membership in N. S. A. in Janu- ary 1948. Each year it sends delegates of high caliber to the conventions which are regional, district, and national. Senior delegates this year were Tom Kenney; Dick Simpkin was first alternate. Once again Siena was the recipient of the annual art tour. lt again contributed to the essay contest. In cooperation with N. S. A.'s popular intramural pro- gram, it sent its champion intramural basketball team to play against the champions of other New York Region member schools. Last year's entry advanced to the finals before losing to a good Syracuse team. This year the association began formulating plans for expanding the program to include bowling and chess. In the area of student affairs, the best known service is the Student Discount Service. This year an increasing number of students availed themselves to this offer. In addition, the Siena unit cooperated with St. Rose in establishing a date bureau. A student leadership program has been proposed by the national office in Philadelphia. This program forsees the development of systematic procedures in the training of campus leaders. Details on this proiect, along with other valuable information pertaining to student government and activities, are mailed regu- larly to member colleges. The Siena committee was represented at the regional national convention at the University of Indiana. Social Science Forum The Social Science Forum was organized in the Fall of 1943 with the aim of fostering interest in the problems in the field of Sociology. The Forum accomplishes this with monthly meetings which feature Speakers that are promi- nent in the field of social and economic welfare. The following guest speakers appeared this year: On November 14, Judge Francis Bergen, Justice of the Appellate Division, New York State Supreme Court, alum- nus of Siena College and Albany Law School, addressed the forum. Dr. J. Garth Johnson, who is a member of the faculty of Albany Medical College, addressed the December meet- ing on the subject of New Horizons in Medical Education . The February meeting featured Dr. Joseph A. Mikus, a Slovak political refugee, who lectured to the Forum on the Problems of Small Nations in Central Europe. The Superintendent of the New York State Training School for Boys at Warwick, New York, Mr. A. Alfred Cohen, addressed the final meeting in March. Moderator of the Social Science Forum is Dr. Egon Plager, while the Rev. Ralph A. Kennedy, OFM, is Chair- man. 121 REV. RALPH KENNEDY, O.F.M. Chairman DR. EGON PLAGER Moderator 2, :E 2 a 2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS First Row, Iett to right: J. Ryan, Chancellor; R. Sonsini, Financial Secretary; E. Sardi, Grand Knight; F. Gotta, Deputy Grand Knight; N. Marchese, Recording Secretary. Second Row: J. Sicluna, Trustee; J. Early, Trustee,- R. Hayden, Guard; H. Furlan, Guard. The Knights of Columbus November the ninth, was a memorable day in the history of Siena, for on that day the Father Juan Perez Council was formed on the campus. Forty members attended Mass, received Com- munion, and breakfasted at the Crossroads in Latham. In the afternoon each member received the First Degree. The Second Degree took place on November twenty-third at the Albany Coun- cil Chamber. The Third Degree was exemplified on February first. A memorable banquet followed at the Circle Inn. The Knights of Columbus is made up of over 3,000 Councils and the membership is approaching the million mark. Last year marked the seventieth anniversary of the K. of C. The ideals of this splendid Catholic organization are: charity unity, fraternity and patriotism. The officers of the Perez Council: Ernest Sardi, Grand Knight; James Ryan, Chancellor; Richard Nucci, Warden; Nicholas Mar- chese, Recorder; John Fitzgerald, Financial secretary; Joseph Early, Joseph Sicluno, and James Russell, Trustees; Rev. Brendan Lynch, O.F.M., Chaplain. Forensic Society Front Row, left to right: J. McGuire, T. Kenney, A. Eugen, Mr. Alfred F. Mayhew, Moderator. Second Row: M. O'Meara, A. Mushaw, J. King, G. Kelly. The Forensic Society, or Debating Club, under the direction of Mr. Alfred F. Mayhew, gives students interested in debating the opportunity to acquire self-confidence and learn techniques of logical argumentation. The Club meets weekly during the scholastic year. De- bates with various colleges are sponsored, round table discussions and oratory are also an important part of its l. S. A. First Row, left to right: R. Jameson, President; W. Fitzgerald, Vice-Presi- dent. Second Row: J. Robitaille, Sec retary; Rev. Cronon Mullen, OFM, Moderator; J. Recette, J. Dee, Trea- surer. In December 1947, the first Student Chapter of the Instrument Society of America wos organized. The Siena Student Chapter coordinates its activities with those of the Eastern New section. The aim of the l. S. A. is to promote the further de- velopment of the theory, design, application and operation of instruments for measurements and control. Inspection trips were conducted through the various plants and program. The 1952-53 season found the group debating with St. John's, LeMoyne College, Keuko College, and Hamilton College. Among the topics debated was the Fair Employment Practice Law. The officers of the Club are: Arthur Eagan, President; Thomas Kenney, Vice-President; and Dave Bonawet, Sec- retary. Mr. Alfred F. Mayhew is moderator. laboratories in the area Lectures were delivered by promi- nent men in the various fields of instruments. Officers of the group were: Robert Jameson . President Warren Fitzgerald Vice-President Joseph Robituille , V Secretary Joseph Dee .. . . . . , V Treasurer Rev. Cronan Mullen, O. F. M. . . . Moderator 123 Roger Bacon AAath Club First Row: J. Fearey, President; Mr. Pascual, Moderator. Second Row: F. Cardamone, D. Sullivan, 5. Vid- ulich, Secretary; V. Devine. The Roger Bacon Mathematics Club is the oldest sci- those who have maintained either an A or B average. Mr. ence club on campus. It was organized in 1937 and named Michael Pascual, Instructor in Mathematics is moderator of in honor of the first great Franciscan scientist. The organi- the group. This years officers are Joseph Fearey, President,- zation is devoted to matters of interest to the student of Joseph Dee, Vice-President; Samuel Vidulich, Secretary: math or physics. Officers in the club may be held only by Treasurer. The Chemistry Club. First Row: J. Robitaille, Secretary; J. Burgess, Vice President; Mr. Stew- art, Moderator; Mr. Humphreys, past Moderator; A. Paoni, President; V. Akullian, J. Fischer. Second Row: J. McGrath; J. .Dinn; R. Pot- furu; D. Clements; R. Dugan; J. Puig; B, Rakoczy. Third Row: J. Tommaney; R. Buhite; C. O'Connor; 5. Cohen; T. Cahiil; J. Butalini; J. Maguire; D. Quinn. Fourth Row: W. Ryan; F. Keary; J. MacHaffie; R. Shipley; T. Flynn; D. Beswick; M. DeCrescente. Fifth Row: T. Kinney; J. Keil; R. DeCrescente; R. Esposito; R. Abbott,- J. Eschenbecker. Founded in 1938, the club was named to honor the ates of the American Chemical Society. Graduates become Franciscan Chemist, Schwarz. Its obiect is to afford on members of the parent society, the world's largest organi- opportunity for the students of Chemistry to become better zation of its kind devoted to a single Science. Affiliates acquainted, to secure the intellectual stimulation that arises have the privilege of attending national, regional, division. from professional association and to obtain a better under- GI, and local section meetings of the Society and are also standing and appreciation of industrial Chemistry by ac- accorded other privileges and advantages on the same tually observing applications of theory. basis as full members. The officers: Alfred D. Paoni, Presi- dent; James F. Burgess, Vice-President; Joseph L. Robitailie, l. 1949 the. Chemistry maiors were accepted .into the Secretary; Michael A. DeDrescente, Treasurer; Professor American Chemical Socnety and became recognlzed by Glenn W. S. Humphreys Moderator. that Society as the Siena College Chapter of Student Affili- 124 Physics Club First Row, left to right: R. Jameson, Secretory; J. Racette, President; W. Fitzgerald, Treasurer. Second Row: E. Gorge, J. Harris, J. Dee. Third Row: A. Puoni, J. Burgess, J. Robi- taille, Vice-President. Fourth Row: T. Cahill. Siena College Student Section of the American Insti- tute of Physics is open to Juniors, Seniors and graduate Physics majors. Its activities consist of bi-montth seminars, and entities each member to a year's subscription to Phys- ics Today and to associate membership in the American Institute of Physics. during which twenty minute papers on selected subiects in Physics are presented by seniors and graduate Physics majors, with the objective of securing experience in pre- paring and presenting technical papers. Dues for member- ship wich is remitted to the American Institute of Physics The officers of the Club are: James Racette, President; Joseph Robitaille, Vice-President; Robert Jameson, Secre- tary; Warren Fitzgerald, Treasurer. The moderator of the club is Professor Roland Allen. Biology Club First Row, left to right: Rev. Benedict Riccardo, OFM, Moderator; R. Wys- zomirski, J. Rizzo, R. Familiar, Sec- retary; G. DeBluse, Vice-President; R. O'Toole, Treasurer; R. Buhite, U. Vecchia, Q. Bianchine. Second Row: T. Fatone, R. Dugun, A, Fiore, W. Boyce, P. Primomo, J. Murphy, F. Picciriilo, E. Lenz, D. Crowther, A. DePclma, S. Rowney, J. Fahey, N. Mirando, E. Graber. Lectures by outstanding men in their respective pro- The Biology Club was organized by the Biology De- fessions play an important part in the activities of the club. partment in the fall of 1947 in honor of Gregor Mendel, founder Of Modern Genetics. For the first year, the club has been under the guid- This organization was founded for the purpose of once of Rev. Benedict Riccardo, O.F.M. promoting learning and good fellowship among biology students. Membership is open to any student who has com- pleted one semester of satisfactory work in biology. Officers of the past were: T. DeBonis, President; G. DeBlase, Vice-President; R. Familiar, Secretory; R. O'Toole, Treasurer. 125 126 Sigma Omega The Owls, as the members of Sigma Omega are called constitute the oldest socialiorganization on the cam- pus. Each year the group sponsors several activities tuned to the enjoyment of day and evening students alike. Although the Owls do not have as much time as the day students for such extra-curricular functions, many of the affairs have instilled a spirit among the members which has occasionally been envied by other groups. I The Owls' Reception,' an annual get-together, is the first event on the night school social calendar. Other annual activities include c1 Communion Breakfast on Laetare Sun- day, and the Award Dinner. These events are the results of careful plans which are made at monthly social meetings. Responsible for this year's successes were: Mary Ryan, President; Joseph M. Quirk, Vice-President; Bette McTygue, Treasurer; and Josephine Massera, Secretary. Moderator of the organization is Rev. Alphonsus Con- nors, O. F. M. Left to right: Rev. Alphonsus Connors, OFM, Mary Ryan, President, Joseph M. Quirk, Vice-President, Bette McTygue, Treasurer, and Josephine Massera, Secretary. 127 Business Society SIGMA BETA SIGMA has as its aim the fostering of interest in the field of applied business. This organization sponsors trips to large industrial plants in the District and brings prominent leaders from various branches of business to address monthly meetings of the Society. The student members thus receive first-hand information to supplement the basic principles learned in the classroom. This year SIGMA BETA SIGMA sponsored addressed by: John B. Boddie, Sales Manager of the American Air- lines; P. O. Ferris, General Manager of the D. $ H Railroad; and R. P. Becudette, Personnel Adviser, International Paper Co. Sports movies and industrial films rounded out the meetings. The outstanding event of the year was the dinner dance held at the Crooked Lake Hotel. Awards were pre- sented to the seniors who maintained the highest scholastic averages. On November 17, the Society held its annual Stag Party at the Circle Inn. December 17 found the Busi- ness Society presenting its annual Christmas party. Officers of the Society are: Lawrence D. Leclerc, Presi- dent; Vincent T. Pellegrino, Vice-President; Robert Sonsini, Secretary; Roy W. Gunther, Treasurer; Alfred Minch, Senior Class Representative; George Muloney,Junior Class Rep- resentative; Harry Poppey, Historian; and Prof. David J. Colbert, Moderator. First Row, left to right: H. Poppey, Historian; A. Minch, senior representative; V. Pellegrino, Vice President; G. Maloney, Jun- ior representative; L. Leclerc, President; R. Sonsini, Secretory; R. Gunther, Treasurer; Mr. David Colbert, Moderator. Second Row, J. Markham, P. Sgarloto, J. Early, N. Dotinsky, F. Matera, F. Marsh, T. Ryan, H. Goldstein, R. Tect. Third Row: D. Kiszka, S. Canonico, J. Green, B. Cubert, A. Wilson, A. Vazzona, T. Shamliun, L. Golarneuu, J. Wemple, J. Shea, T. Bergin, R. Dona- hoe. Feurth Row: E. Kcrp, S. Schonwetter, W. Mikelsky, J. Cunningham, H. Deitcher, J. Stycos, E. Petrillo, J. Byrne. Fifth Row: W. Reilly, L. Ehrhcrdt, G. Hyland, P. Young, A. Schmitz, R. Fitzgerald, H. Cronin, D. Sowalsky, A. Fener. Sixth Row: C. Giovannone, E. Browne, W. Killeen, W. Reilly, C. Scale, W. Bolfe, J. Markham, J. Smith, E. Walsh. Seventh Row: W. Manani, Ht Bacher, R. Conery, M. Steele, R. Conklin, S. White, D. Cuhill, T. Farely. BUSIN ESS FORUM Business Forum In 1949 the Business Division of the College instituted the Siena College Business Forum. The Meet- ings are held monthly in Chancellors Hall in Albany. These meetings, which are open to the public, bring to the area business men of national reputation to lecture on topics of current interest. Time is provided at the close of the lecture for the public to submit questions to the speaker. Meetings this year were highlighted by the follow- ing guest speakers: Professor James L. Hayes from St. Bonaventure University who spoke on The Business Man and His Community at the December 11 meeting. On January 18 Mr. Rob Roy MacLeod, Commer- cial Manager Western Division, Niagara-Mohawk Power Corporation who spoke on More Power from Niagara. The March 23 meeting, featuring Dr. Hiland G. Batcheller, Chairman of the Board, Allegheny-Ludlum Steel Corporation, speaking on the subiect entitled The Steel Industry, this speech was broadcast. Mr. Charles R. Sligh, Jr., President of the Nation- oi Association of Manufacturers who addressed the April 13 forum on the subiect of Bring Government Back Home. The forums for the school year were concluded with a talk by Mr. John S. Coleneau, President of the Burroughs Business Machine Company, on May 13. The Business Forum has indeed had an effect upon the business men of the Tri-city area. Numer- ous business men take advantage of this opportunity to gain insight into their own business problems as a result of these discussions. 129 4,,M y-Iw'y- vuwm Glee Club A call for membership was put out during the first week of November T952 and 35 students turned out. After three weeks the group had mastered nine harmony and two unison numbers in keeping with the narrative depicting the Christmas crib founded by St. Francis. The Glee Club performed at the Christ- mas assembly. After the Christmas holidays the enthusiasm of the group remained intact and regular rehearsals were scheduled. A concert and tour was proposed and it is to that end that practices were being carried on. The concert was tentatively scheduled for the first week in May. Selections both religious, popular, and semi-classical were rendered. The group also pre- pared a harmony Mass to be sung for the feast of St. Bernardine, May 20th and for Baccalaureate Mass. It is hoped that the Glee Club will grow and prosper in the forth coming years. Director and Moderator of the group was Rev. Bertin Friel, O.F.M. who was assisted by Rev. Laurence Rainville, O.F.M. and Rev. Ronald King, O.F.M. The pianist was Joseph Cevale. GLEE CLUB First Row, left to right: W. Klein, J. Curley, T. Burke, J. Flaherty, A. Carrese, B. Settle, Rs Donahue. Second Row: D. Potro, D. Traynor, J. McDonald, A. Mushaw, W. Guttieri, T. Fitzgerald. Third Row: A. Farina, I Sarso, J. Northcutt. . Handler, J. Higgins, l. Buckley, M. La- First Row, left to right: J. Curry, Secretory; R. Buhite, President; J. Walsh, Vice-President. Second Row: W. Kirsch, J. MacBeth, J. Roach, Treasurer. Third Row: J. Gundermann, P. Young, C. Long. Fourth Row: J. Volpe, P. Quinn, T. Desmond. Fifth Row: J. McCrudden, G. Maloney, T. Kenney. Sixth Row: T. Dexter, T. Pottenburgh. The Varsity Club Like all successful athletes, the members of the Varsity Club put their all into making their club one of the most respected organizations on the campus. Each year the officers and members strive to create a close relationship with the student body. 131 Although membership is restricted to those who have earned varsity letters in basketball, golf, bowling and cheerleading, everyone supports their varied activities. The Varsity Club's socials began with two successful dances. The Club opened its social season with the Campus Capers, on September 26 following this with the popuIar Hobo Hop on Halloween. The latter is one of the most enjoyable dances of the scholastic year. The club's dances were staged in Gibbons Hall. The distinctive decorations were the work of the members. The club activities were directed by the following officers: Robert Buhite, President; James Walsh, Vice-President; John Curry, Secretary; and James Roach, Treasurer. Mr. Frank Renzi is moderator. Rod and Gun Club The Siena Rod and Gun Club is the idea of Rev. Anselm Robinson, OFM. Formed in September 1947, the Club brings together in various activities students interested in hunting and fishing. This year the Club again offerred a full calendar of events. Members fished the deep seas at Sheeps- head Bay and traveled north to Lake Champlain. Hunters trailed deer and pheasant. For the less rug- ged, the Club sponsored, on campus, a Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot. This contest, open to all students has become one of the most popular offerings of the group. Officers of the Club are: Rev. Anselm Robinson, OFM, Moderator; William J. Kackowski, President; Lawrence D. LeCIerc, Vice-President; James F. Burgess, Secretary-Treasurer; Burleigh M. Cubert, l. C. C. dele- gate; and Anthony J. Paradise, Editor of the St. Ber- nardine Times. First Row, left to right: L. Leclerc, Vice-President; B. Cubert, Rev. Anselm Robinson, Moderator; E. Sardi, A. Robinson. Second Row: W. Jackowski, President; W. Cornly, T. Bergin. First Row, left to right: R. Sonsini, J. Burgess, N. Chesterfield, T. Barnes. Second Row: T. Zetterstrom, D. Traynor, L. Ehrhardt, J. Delaney. Rifle Club The Siena Rifle Club was organized two years ago with the construction of a rifle range on campus. The recent success of the Club is due to the work of Sgt. Fedder, the team coach, and Capt. T. S. May the officer-advisor from the ROTC staff. This year the Club has increased its activities and now holds practice firings during the free periods. One of the most interesting activities of the Club is the postal matches in which Siena engages some of the leading colleges and universities in the country. This year the Club was accepted into the Hudson Rifle League, which is made up of ten teams drawn from every part of the state. Siena fires shoulder to shoulder matches with these teams both at home and away. The matches are usually held on Friday night with refreshments being served at the conclusion of the match. The aim of the Club is to stimulate the interest of all students in rifle marksmanship and good sports- manship. Membership is open to all students in good scholastic standing. At the close of the year an annual dinner dance is held in the area. The members of the first team include: James Burgess, team captain; Neil Chesterfield,- William Chesterfield,- James Delaney; Al Palladino; David Traynor; Thomas Barnes; Lawrence Ehrhardt; Robert Sonsini; Earl Lufkin; and Michael O'Brien. The officers of the Rifle Club for the current year are: James Burgess, President; Joseph Sicluna, Vice- President; Michael O'Brien, Secretary; and Robert Sonsini. Treasurer. 133 The Chess Club under the guidance of Rev. David L. 658 Reddy, 0. F. M. is the youngest club on the campus. The group meets every Tuesday during the free period. i IUb One inter-school match was held with Utica College at Siena on Saturday, Nov. 15, 1952 and was won by Utica 6-1. Those representing Siena were: Paul Juckett, Bill Guttieri; Gerald Wibblesmcn, Phil Lomax, Paul Donnel- Iy, Bob Jones and Jack Curry. The only Siena winner was Jack Curry. Plans were made for a match with R.P.l., Albany State Teachers, and a return match with Utica Colege. The Club is still in its formative stages, but there is a solid nucleus about which we hope it will expand. Officers of the Club are: President, Paul Juckett; Vice- President, John Curry,- Secretary, Philip Lomax; Treasurer, John Merry. Rev. David L. Reddy, O.F.M. is the Moderator. Seated, left to right: J. Merry, Treasurer; Rev. David I.. Reddy, O.F.M., Moderator; P. Lomax, Secretary; P. Juckett, President. Standing: W. Guttieri, B. Rukoczy, J. Curry, Vice-President; R. Jones, M. O'Meora. First Row: Fr. Walter, OFM, Moderator; Robert Conklin, Prof. Castelluno, Advisor. Third Row: T. Pussorelli, T. Fcrely, T. Sullivan. Fourth Row: J. Gabin, J. Hortigon, W. Gustafson. Spanish . Club The Sieno Spanish Club, officially known as II Circulo Espanol, was founded in 1947 to promote interest in the language and customs of the Spanish speaking countries. This is accomplished through the means of Spanish films, and meetings with other Spanish organizations. These meet- ings not only give an insight to the ways of South America, but also gives members an opportunity to gain a knowl- edge of conversational Spanish. The officers are: Robert Conklin, President; Timothy Hill, Vice President; and Thomas Farely, Secretary-Trea- surer. Professor Thomas A. Castellano is Adviser and Fr. Walter F. Amiio, O.F.M. is the moderator. Dorothy Shurtleff, J. Soffey, Mr. Thomas Castellano, Bette McTygue. Second Row: J. McGuire, T. Hill, G. Murphy. ! 136 First Row, left to right: F. Curdamone, C. Centanni, J. Civule, F. Cicero. Second Row: A. Debonis, Treasurer; U. Vecchia, Presi- dent; Mr. Ccstellano, Moderator; R. Sonsini, Vice-President; H. Furlan, Secretary. Third Row: J. Picchi, A. Farina, P. Agnello, A Storuce, C. Veglucci, F. Guttu. Perrone. Fourth Row: N. Nardillo, J. Corona, Q. Biunchine, R. Familiar, J. Rizzo, J4 Volpe. Fifth Row: W. Marani, J. Jursak, R. Clarke. Sixth Row: C. Giovannone, F. Perfetti, V. Ruggiero, A. Bottieri, J. Angerani, J. Scicchitano, J. Italian Club ll Circolo ltaliano, Siena's Italian Club, was found- ed in 1948. Although young, the club is very active and has a roster of fifty members. The principal aim of the Italian Club is to promote an appreciation of Italian culture and literature. In line with this the club has made a valuable contribu- tion to the College library by purchasing a complete set of the Italian Encyclopedia. The Italian Club meets regularly. Once a month the club holds a social meeting in one of the local Italian restaurants. These socials have cemented the members into closer-knit campus organization. The club members sponsor on annual Orphans' Christmas Party. The Italian Club is guided by two faculty mem- bers, Mr. Michelangelo DeRosa and Mr. Thomas A. Castellono. The officers of the club are: Ugo Vecchia, Presi- dent; Robert Sonsini, Vice-President; Harold Furlan, Secretary; and Anthony DeBonis, Treasurer. German Club The German Club was organized in 1947 by the Ger- man Department to promote interest in German Culture, conversation, and political background. However, this does not prevent the organization from being socially active. Heading the list of social activities is the annual dinner party which is held during the Easter recess each year. This affair always results in a traditionally large turnout. The club meets in the Ratskeller of the Palm Garden Restaurant, in Albany, on the first Friday of every month. The program for each meeting includes either a talk by some native German or someone who has spent consider- able time in Germany, or discussions on social and political conditions in present day Germany. Movies are also a must during these meetings. The friendly and social atmosphere of the Ratskeller, plus cu round of refreshments, make these meetings enioyably stimulating. Roy Gunther was President this year with Maurice Schwodron as Vice President. Larry 'Ehrhcxrdt handled the positions of Secretory-Treasurer and Inter Club Council Representative. Dr. Herbert Fuerst, Assistant Professor of German, serves as Moderator and is the guiding hand that has made the club the success that it is. First Row: AI Dempt, Roy Gunther, President; Dr. Herbert Fuerst, Moderator; Dr. Egon Plager, Guest Speaker; Lawrence Ehr- hurdt, Secretary-Treasurer; Richard Donahue. Second Row: Frank Penny, Theodore Fitzmuurice, John Roiia, James McDonald, Ronald Gridley, Eugene Korp, R. chnon, Vahan Akuiiiun. A prominent area organization on the campus is the Troy Greater Troy Area Club, or, as it is currently known, Gam- ma Tau Alpha. i Iu b Founded in the Fall of 1949, the club soon prospered. Today, membership not only includes students from Rens- selaer County, but also those who reside in Cohoes, Menondes, Loudonville, Lutham, Newtonville, Green Island, Colonie and Watervliet. The purpose of the club is to foster activities of the college and to give a social outlet for Siena students from the area. Under the capable guidartce of Mr. Carl Donsbach, Moderater, the club has remained active by sponsoring a float in the annual Pep Rally Parade, in addition to other activities. The organization was further aided by its ex- cellent officers, which included: Charles McCarthy, Presi- dent; Paul Tuohey, Vice-President; Frank Neeley, Secretary; William Murphy, Treasurer; and Thomas Cooley, Historian. First Row, left to right: J. Hoffman, T. Cooley, Historian; P. Tuohey, Vice-President; F. Neeley, Secretary; T. Shamlian. Second Row: J. Dundon, T. Sullivan, M. Chauvin, A. Bills, A. DeChiro, J. Kennedy. METROPOLITAN CLUB First Row, left to right: J. Gundermunn, Treasurer; R. Pempel, Vice-President; H. Oswald, President; R. Clarke, Secretary; J. Volpe, Historian. Second Row: P. Agnello, R. Fitzgerald, J. Flaherty, J. Curry, J. Higgins, J. McCrudden, R. Gurriero, R. Brescia. The Metropolitan Club, formed in 1947 as a social organization, is Siena's most active geographic club. Mem- bership is open to students living in metropolitan New York. The club is best known for its sponsorship of the cm- nual excursions to New York City, at which time the basket- ball team takes on a maior opponent in Madison Square Garden. The large delegation that follows the team to the Garden certainly inspires our team to perform splendidly. The color and spirit of the fans has deeply impressed the sports writers of the Big City. No other college has brought with it cu cheering section equal to Siena's. Other events of interest are the annual Communion Breakfast and the Outing to Thacher Park. The Metropolitan Club can be praised for offering financial aid to its needy members. A look at the record, will reveal that the Met Club has been one of the most active organized groups on campus. The following officers directed the activities during 1952-53: Henry P. Oswald, President; Ralph J. Pempel, Jr., Vice-President; Richard Clarke, Secretary,- Joseph Gunder- mann, Treasurer; John Volpe, Historian; and Michael Mori- arty, lnter-Club Council delegate. The Rev. Denis Anderson, OFM is moderator. Metropolitan Club REV. DENIS ANDERSON, O.F.M. 139 140 SCHNECTADY CLUB First Row, left to right: E. Gorge, A. Wilson, Treasurer; A. DePalma, President; Rev. Laurence F. Rainville, OFM, Moderator; J. Racette, E. Murphy. Second Row: I. Cuvoli, R. Como, D. Clements, S. Rucko, S. Honicki, R. Perkins, J. Early, R. Potfora, J. Cum- mings, W. DeCoste. Schenectady Club An always active organization, the Schenectady Club was founded in March, 1949 and includes as members any Sieno student who resides in Schenectady and its close vicinity. The purpose of this group is to foster social relations among the Schenectady area students and other students on the campus. They have been successful in the organi- zation of a car pool to provide transportation to and from school for those who are in need of this service. The club has always been active in the field of intra- mural sports. Two summers ago the club lost William Har- bison, past vice-president, in an automobile accident. In honor of Bill, the club has donated a trophy which is pre- sented, each year, to the winning team in the club division of the intramural basketball tournament. The Dorpians have also been prominently consistent in producing prize winning floats for the annual pep rally parade. This year's officers are: Anthony DePalma, President; Gordon K. Sullivan, Vice-President; John C. Bove, Secre- tory; and Anthony J. Wilson, Treasurer. The moderator is Fr. Laurence P. Rainville, O.F.M. REV. BARNABAS ABELE, O.F.M. Librarian 141 LANGUAGE ELECTRONICS ACCOUNTING ELECTRICITY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY GENERAL PHYSICS La: am SPECTROSCOPY ACCOUNTING LAB ASSISTANT 144 Many happy remembrances will be cherished by the students who have attended the dances at Siena CoHege. h is our hope that these Dances few pages will be of lasting enjoyment to all those who participated in this phase of our college life. o d kimeik'kwdi h And .019 Queen and her ROTC Qeen, Carole Handel Pershing Rifles form Thirsw Buem Athletics 152 Basketball Captain Bill Hogan and Coach Dan Cunha The Senior Class was well represented on the 1952- 1953 edition of Siena's basketball team. The Captain of the team was Bill Hogan, who gained the respect and ad- miration of everyone he met. His ready smile and pleasant nature made him a friend of all. His 30 points against Xavier established a new record. Bill not only led the Indians in scoring, but was outstanding in assists and re- bounds. Jack Merry proved to be one of the most aggressive men on the squad. A crowd always seems thrilled in seeing a long set shot arch through the air and swish through the hoop. Jack Merry consistently brought the fans to their feet doing just that. Jay Kirby, Phil Lomax, and Dick Ter- lingen could always be counted on for a fine game as their spirit was excelled by none. When talking about the team we can't stop with the Seniors. None of us will forget Billy Kirsch, his drive and stamina, or Big Tom Pottenburgh, leaping high in the air for a rebound. Before going further we would like to pay tribute to the Indians of Siena for a job well done. Their fight and spirit was topped by no one and their fine sports- manship brought honor and glory to our College. The Indians of Siena College warmed up for the toughest schedule in Siena's history with a hard fought 51 to 48 victory over the Alumni on Nov. 22 at Gibbons Hall. The Alumni, playing with several past captains, in- cluding Lange, Torncello and Harrell, proved they were no easy nut to crack by playing inspired ball. Led by Glenn Bissell, the Alumni rushed to an 18-15 first quarter lead. In the second quarter the grads built Up a six point lead on Kolakowski's and Bissell's shooting. During this time Siena was held scoreless for five minutes due to the grads' tight defense learned from their former coach. Kennedy ended the drought with a foul shot. At that point Hogan and REV. MAURUS FlTGERALD, O.F.M. DAN CUNHA Athletic Director Coach ' Lit? 1952-53 VARSITY Curry led a Siena counter-ottack that brought the varsity up to 25-22 hoIt-time score. After the varsity tied at 28 all in the third quarter, the lead changed hands six times be- fore the Siena Indians led 36-34 at the end of the third quarter. Jack Curry, who had sixteen points for the night, kept Sieno just one step ahead of the grads during the fourth quarter. When the final buzzer sounded, the varsity walked off the floor with a 51-48 victory. Glenn Bissell led the Alumni with sixteen points. Billy Harrell played his usual fine floor game. REV, CHARLES HAYES, O.F.M. LEO CALLAHAN Ticket Manager Graduate Manager of Athletics Hogan hits for two. Siena Alma Mater Dear Siena Alma Mater, Glory to her Blessed Name: We her sons, her praises echo, And our love with joy acclaim. 153 Give her strength, 0 God Our Father, . The Indians 0 ened their 1952-53 intercollegiate bas- For our Nation men to mold; p ketboll campaign with a thrilling 53-49 triumph over Le- May her sons bring naught bUf honor Moyne College before a packed house of 5,500 fans at the TO her noble green and gold Albany Armory on Thanksgiving night. The Dolphins floor- ed 0 veteran team led by Bill Jenkins, who lived up to the press notices, scoring 20 points for the losers. The first quarters was fast and exciting, as first one team and then the other took a slim lead. At the end of the quarter, Siena led by one point, 13-12. In the second quarter, the ex- perienced Dolphins took over and led, 24-22, at hoIf-time, John Merry, senior from as the littery Indians hold difficulty finding themselves. Schenectady . . . a terrific After Sieno tied, 24-24, Jenkins went on a scoring spree sat .Sho' ums' and .fme dB and LeMoyne led, 29-24. At this time, Curry hit on two fenstve player . , . hIs ablilty . to hit from the outside has tong set shots, Hogan tapped one In, and Merry's foul gave won many a game. Sieno its first lead in the second half, 31-29. With Siena rebounding superbly, they held a 37-35 lead at the end of the quarter. LeMoyne went ahead, 38-37, early in the last quarter, but, at this time, two long swishing shots by Merry and one by Kirsch gave Sieno CI 43-38 lead. With Sieno leading 48-40, Jenkins again put on a one-man show and narrowed the gap to 48-45. From this point, they traded basket for basket. Hogan, Merry, Curry and Potten- burgh led Sieno's scoring with 12, H, and 10 points re- spectively. On Saturday, December 6, 2,000 tons made their annual invasion of Madison Square Garden. In the previ- ous Garden games, we played Manhattan, but this year, our opponent was Iona College. Iona, with 2,000 of its own tons, handed Siena its first Garden defeat, 68-58. Guerin and Sontini, who had 25 and 15 points, ted Iona. Hogan was Siena's top point-getter with 19. Time and William Hogan, Siena's again, the Indians found themselves trailing by ten or more captain from Weehawken, points, and, with typical Sieno spirit, fought their way back New Jersey . . . ptoymoker of the squad . . . great re- to a two or three point deficit. Each time, however, the bounder , i . Indian High Gaels monged to build up their lead again. With two min- utes remaining, Sieno trailed by 53-50, but a Gael rally quickly dampened the spirits of Sieno fans, who were hop- scorer tor the season . . . c: gentleman on and off the court, ing for an upset. We must pay tribute to a fine, spirited Iona team, and the never-say-die spirit of the Siena Indians. Pottenburgh goes up for two against Iona. Hey Ref! LOOK!!! After the Garden defeat, the Green and Gold five of Siena upset a race horse Rhode Island team. Long Tom Pottenburgh came into his own and played a spectacular game, both defensively and offensively. Pottenburgh, al- though giving one of his finest scoring exhibitions, received considerable assistance from Jack Merry, whose long set shots accounted for 16 points. Rhode Island started fast and built up a 5-0 lead before the Indians found the range. Siena tied, 8-8, and then rolled to an 18-15 first quarter lead. The second quarter was fast, as the score was tied time and again, before a pair of foul shots by Joe Gunder- mann gave Siena a 35-33 haIf-time lead. The Rams spurted ahead at the beginning of the second half, but Siena fought back to a 52-48 third period lead. This set the stage for Pottenburgh's brilliant shooting, as he amassed 11 of his 18 points in the fourth period. :The Rams, however, kept pace, and the final 79-70 score does not tell the closeness of the game, as it was still in doubt until the last Up, up and in, for two. few minutes. On December 20, the Indians traveled to the Clean match-box to become St. Bonaventure's 44th straight vic- tim, on the Bonnies home court. The issue was never in doubt as St. Bonaventure, led by its five seniors, shot better than 50 percent to take a commanding 39-19 haIf-time lead. With Kenville scoring 21 points, Siena never got clos- er than 40-26 in the scond half. The Bonnies put the pressure on and coasted home to a 65-46 win. Siena, led by Tom Pottenburgh with 12 points, was guilty of many errors in the close confines of the Clean armory. Although behind by unsurmountable odds, the Indians never gave up. In their fifth collegiate game of the year, the Indians lost a heart-breaking thriller to St. Francis of Brooklyn, 57-55. With Tom Pottenburgh getting 20 points in the first half, Siena built up a lead of 9 points, and it looked as though the Indians would win their third game of the sea- son easily. St. Francis, however, gave a view of things to come, and slowly closed the gap. Siena led up to the seven- No place for small men. minute mark of the final period before the Terriers started to close in fast; then it was a nip and tuck affair all the way. With one minute and nine seconds remaining, Siena tied the score, 55-all. This set the stage for Frank Dentico's winning goal. The Terriers froze the bait till the last five seconds, and, when the crowd thought it would see its first overtime game, Dentico shot form 25 feet out. With everyone in the stands holding his breath, the ball swished through the cords and the game was lost. The Siena Indians started the New Year by snapping a two game losing streak and thumping Loyola of Los An- geles, 67-54. It was the most convincing win of the cam- paign, as the Green and Gold Tide won its third game in six outings. Siena connected on 24 of 52 attempts for a 46 percent shooting average. Capt. Bill Hogan, Jack Curry, and Jack Merry chalked up 14, 13 and 10 points respec- tively. Hogan, Curry, and Merry were Siena's chief point getters in the thrilling third period. The long road trip was telling on the visitors, as many of the baskets came on quick, breaking thrusts, which beat the dazzled defenders down the court. In the fourth quarter, Coach Dan Cunha substituted freely. William Kirsch, Rensse- laer Speedster . . . his driving 1ay-ups and set shots turned defeat into victory on many occasions . . . smallest mem- ber of the squad, 5'8 . John Curry, 6'5 sopho- more from Jamaica, Long Island . . . a tough man to come up against on the court . . . a jump shot that is - 6 hard to stop. 155 156 Early edition! The Big Green from Dartmouth College was Siena's next opponent, and was defeated, 61-54, when substitutes Phil Lomax and Joe Gundermann came off the bench and powered Siena from a 42-40 defecit to their fourth victory. Lomax and Gundermann connected with 9 and 7 points respectively in the last quarter. In addition, Lomax grabbed 10 rebounds, and Gundermann tapped in two offensive rebounds. Dartmouth gave Siena a tough fight, gaining leads of 9 to 2 and 15 to 9, before Siena took a 23-20 haIf-time lead. In the third quarter, Dartmouth's one hand- ed shot led a Big Green rally, which gave them a 38-37 advantage. At this point Lomax and Gundermann entered the game and spirited the Indians to a 61-46 lead with two minutes remaining. Dartmouth then scored eight consecu- tive points against Indian reserves. Although Lomax and Gundermann sparkled in the fourth quarter, Curry and Hogan led with 15 and 13 points respectively. A crowd of 4,200 saw Siena Hit for 35:23 and Dartmouth for 297:. When the years our pathways shorten, Close to our reward we stand, May we then, as now, be guided By our Alma Mater's hand. Loyal supporter sees game at Garden. Whooping it up on the train. The night of January 8th will be remembered for a long time by those who braved a swirling snow storm to watch Siena play Xavier U. Capt. Bill Hogan played his most brilliant game as he broke Harrell's record of 28 points in a single game. Hogan played thirty-three minutes, scored thirty points-almost one a minuteeto establish a new record at Siena. Bill, who had been averaging 12 points a game, hit for 50070 of his field goal attempts and ten of twelve charity shots. As though his brilliant shooting were not enough, Bill also had 14 rebounds and 3 assists. With Hogan hitting for 14 points, Siena gained a 23 to 14 lead. At this point Hogan committed his second personal foul and was taken out for a rest. Xavier, sensing its oppor- tunity, outscored Siena 15 to 2 to take a 29-25 haIf-time advantage. At the start of the second half, Hogan and Pottenburgh hit on hooks and drives, to give Siena the lead, 38-30. Here the teams matched point for point with Xavier coming within two or three points of tying the score. Over- shadowed by Hogan's record making thirty points was his fine defensive play against Budde, Xavier's star. Budde came to Albany with a 26 point average, but was held to 13, his lowest of the season. In winning 71-62 Siena gained its fifth triumph in eight outings. When the Green and Gold Tide of Siena Coilege left for Buffalo for their ninth game of the season, they were in high hopes of winning their fourth game. Canisius, however, proved to be a poor host, and scalped the In- dians 73-64 before a throng of 10,763 in the Buffalo auditorium. Canisius started fast and built up leads of fit- teen to seventeen points in the first period due to their 60 per cent shooting from the floor. The Golden Griffins had built a 32-15 lead in the second quarter before a deter- mined Indian rally cut the half time. score to 38-28. Dick Vann, a six foot four inch junior with 21 points and Larry O'Connor with 15 points led the victors. Three Indians, Jack Curry, Tom Pottenburgh and freshman Tim Hill hit 12 points each. Hogan was carefully guarded by Canisius after his record breaking performance four nights before, conse- quently he was held to seven points gained mostly in the closing moments of the ball game. In the third period Canisius was content to keep its ten point lead and it did just that as the thirt;l period ended 50-40. In the final peri- od the Golden Griffins started moving again and built up a lead of thirteen points before Siena finally closed the gap a little in losing the game 73-64. On the night of January 21st, Siena fans saw the Indians make their gamest comeback of the season. Trail- ing Memphis State by eight points at half time, the Indians rallied in the second half to win 73-59. Committee makes last minute plans In the first half Memphis used a man for man court press that caused the Indians to fumble and pass the ball away. The Southerners trailed at the beginning, but the fast breaking offensive gained momentum toward the end of the first quarter and they tied the Indians 16-16. In the second period, the rebels completely outplayed the fight- ing Indians and they gained a 37-29 half time lead. Tom Pottenburgh and Billy Kirsch led the lndians in a third peri- od comeback, scoring nine and six points respectively. Pottenburgh rebounded brilliantly and scrapped for the ball on many occasions, turning in one of his best per- formances of the year. When the third period ended, Siena had gained the lead 51-45. At this point Hogan and Curry took over the offensive duties as Siena outscored Memphis 21-14 in the fourth period to win going away. Tom Potten- burgh had 19 rebounds to lead in this department , closely followed by Hogan with 17. Jack Merry led the Indians in ball stealing, snagging six passes. Hogan topped the scor- ing with 17. The next game found the Indians battling their now traditional rival, Manhattan College. The armory was iamm- ed with Siena fans and a large contingent of Manhattan supporters. The Jaspers were out for revenge for the two setbacks they suffered last year at the hands of the Indians. Ed. O'Connor, Kellog's substitute, led Manhattan to a 61- 49 victory and the revenge they were seeking. The Jaspers hit first and had a 6-3 advantage before Bill Hogan began finding the range with his jump shots. By the end of the first quarter, Hogan led Siena to a 16-10 advantage. From this point the Jaspers began taking over. They tied at 17 all before Hogan's jump regained the lead, but as the first half ended Manhattan had gained a 25-25 tie. At the start of the second half, O'Connor began to hit consistently from the inside and Tom Carrol from the outside. Manhattan soon led 37-30 and maintained a seven point spread at the end of the third quarter as the score at this point was 42-35. With the score 45-39 and 6:48 re- maining, Siena suffered a bad blow as Tom Pottenburgh, who had iust begun to find the range, fouled out. From this point on it was all Manhattan as they won going away. This win for the Jaspers evened the series at 5-5 between the two bitter rivals. Storming Union Station. Marching through New York City. Siena's Zone, Sharp Shooting Defeats Hoyas, these were the headlines which greeted the Siena fans as they read the local papers about the Indians 72-57 Upset victory over Georgetown. Coach Dan Cunha's brilliant defense tactics were the telling factor as the Indians turned a tight ball game into a rout. With Siena using a man for man defense, the highly favored Hoyas moved to a 16-14 first quarter lead. Then came the first defensive switch as the team went into a 2-1-2 zone and the Green and Gold rushed to a 37-33 half-time lead. Coach Dan Cunha's next venture was to switch to a 1-3-1 zone, that proved the most effective. Siena scored easily in the second half. Billy Kirsch and Jack Merry played important roles in the upset of Georgetown. Both Kirsch and Merry, although short men, were brilliant. They were the runners of the game that stopped the sharp shooting Hoyas. They were the boys who brought the fans roaring to their feet with set shots from 35 to 40 feet out. They also brought the ball up court on quick breaking forays. Kirsch, who hit seven out of ten from far out, tied Capt. Bill Hogan for scoring honors with 16 each. Siena had a 43.3 percentage from the field. 157 Indians grab rebound. Everybody iumps. '13 Saturday, January 31, was to be remembered by Siena fans for a long time as they beat Lawrence Tech 65-63 in one of the most thrilling games of the season. The Indians started fast and built up c1 12-3 lead in a matter of minutes. The 4,000 fans at the armory sat back and ex- pected c: rout as Sieno could do no wrong. Before the quarter ended they got a glimpse of things to come as Tech cut the margin to 19-13. In the second quarter the Indians marched leisurely along and they built their lead to 36-28 by the half-time. Siena continued to hit and rushed to a twelve point lead, 42-30, early in the third quarter. The Green and Gold tide continued to hold a seven to ten point advantage. Throughout the remainder of the third period, with Sieno leading 60-52, lightning struck in the form of two spectacular set shot artists, Herman Pett, and George Adams. With these two men hitting on long set shots, Sieno's Iead was cut to 61-57, at which point Bill Hogan, the leading scorer with 18 points, fouled out. Gun- dermonn, a soph, come into the ball game as the drama was building. Tech continued to drive, and with 18 seconds left tied the score 63-63, on two foul shots by Killen. Cunho ordered on timeout to formulate the strategy for the final seconds. Bill Kirsch took the ball in and held it until there was iust five seconds 1ett in the game. Then he shot a pass to Gundermann who hooked the ball off the backboard and into the hoop as the final buzzer rang. As the team carried Gundermonn off the court, the tons roared their approval. Thus Sienc won its eight of thir- teen games. Kirsch lays one up. The Indians next traveled to Brooklyn to meet St. Francis. With this game the Indians were to encounter some hard luck, namely losing the ball in the last three seconds of play. With the team looking for revenge, the Green and Gold Warriors built up an eight to two lead. At this point St. Francis tied the score at 9-9, before going ahead to the end of the quarter 17-15. Frank Dentico's set shot penee trated Siena's zone for ten points from a good distance. The second quarter found St. Francis continuing to pepper the basket as they took a 37-32 half time lead. In the first five minutes of the third canto the Terriers hit consistently and it looked as though they would turn the game into a rout as they built up a 50-38 lead. Siena, however, rallied on boll stealing with Jack Curry and Bill Kirsch leading the way. By the end of the third period, the Indians had cut the Terrier lead in half and trailed only 45-51. In the final period Sieno kept rolling and with the set shooting of Merry and Kirsch, tied the game 54 oil. Siencx attempted to protect its lead, but with 1:20 left, Marty Donahue cash- ed in on seven foul shots and one field goal to win 69-66. Although Siena outscored St. Francis from the field 27-24, they were beaten on the foul line where the Terriers scored 21 points to Sieno's 12. Mike Bednctr topped in a field basket with 50 seconds left to give St. Bonaventure CI 50-49 uphill fight over Siena in the packed Washington Avenue armory. Sieno's inability to hold the ball in the last three minutes cost it its second straight loss. The indions were leading 49-43 when passes were intercepted by the invaders and turned into points. Torn hooks it in. Curry outnumbered? Action under the basket, Hail Siena, Alma Mater, May your cross on dome of gold, Be the beacon ever after For the youth your arms enfold. 159 The first quarter was featured by slow deliberate bas- ket-ball. First, Siena took a 4-0 bulge only to have Bonas hit for six straight points and lead 6-4. Both teams traded points for points and the first period ended 10-8, with St. Bonas leading. At the outset of the second quarter, the Brown Indians from Olean scored seven straight points for a 17-8 lead and the loyal Siena fans had visions of a stam- pede. However, Siena rallied and trailed only 23-20 at half- time. In the third period Siena continued to lead 38-33, when two foul shots iust before the end of the period cut the lead 38-35. Then Pottenburgh added three points and Kirsch one. The Indians' next seven points were foul shots as Bonas decided it was better to give a foul in order to get the ball for a field attempt. This strategy worked as Kenville's tap-in, Duffy's charity toss and Sassones' two foul shots preceeded Bednar's winning basket. It was St. Bona- venture's first win over Siena in Albany, as the Indians con- tinued to be plagued with the unsteadiness in the last three minutes of the game. On Feb. 11, the Siena Indians faced the No. 1 team in the country, Seton Hall, and also became their 23rd victim in an unbeaten season. Although outscored from the field by a fighting Siena team, Seton Hall, paced by Wal- Siena' .tallest player .at .6'9 - ter Dukes, connected on 7570 of its foul tries to turn back the Rhinebeck, N. Y. tumor had hIs hes, night ageing St. Francis of the Indians 62-49. Contrary to what the score may indicate, Bklyn. in which he hit for twenty the game was hard fought all the way, with the Indians one points. fighting valiantly to gain the upset of the year. For a while it looked as though this might be accomplished as they rushed to a 14-12 first period lead. In the second period fouls began to tell the story. Although the Indians contin- ued to match the Pirates from the field, they fell behind at half time 32-24, as the Pirates cashed in on the foul line. TOM POT'IENBURGH Siena quickly cut the halftime lead as Hogan, Merry and newcomer Whyte hit for baskets. Midway in the third quarter Siena trailed only 38-34, but once again Seton Hall spurted from the foul line and led 43-35 at the end of the JOSEPH GUNDERMANN DICK TERLINGEN 65 senior from Walden, N. Y. provided the necessary reserve pow- 6'2 sophomore from Long Island . a good driver and has a fine jump shot from the foul line . . . er that every team needs. his iump shot at the final buzzer gave Siena a thrilling victory over Lawrence Tech. PHIL lOMAX A senior from Brooklyn, proved to be an outstanding competitor dur- ing his final season at Siena. His 160 . rebounding ability was a big asset. quarter. In the fourth quarter Sieha started test again, playing great boll. When Hogan hit with a one hander with about four minutes remaining and cut the margin to three points, it seemed as though the Indians might gain the victory. At this point, however, Sieno was buried in an avalanche of fouls. During the game twenty-tive fouls were called against Sieno while seven were called against Seton Hall. The Indians outscored Seton Hall in field goals twenty- one to sixteen, but the Pirates scored 30 points on fouls. Although the team iost, they must be congratulated on their fine play against overwhelming odds. The seventeenth game of the season found Siena play- ing 17th ranked Fordhom. The Indians upset the highly favored Roms 61-57 on Hogan's one hander from fifteen feet out and Jack Merry's two charity shots with four seconds to play. The 4500 fans found much excitement in the well played game and gave their approval. Jack Curry led Siena with 16 points as four of the five starters hit in the double figures in the team triumph . Fordham rushed to a 12-4 lead before Siena got settled, but with Curry and Pottenburgh scoring the Rams' lead was cut to 14-13. The JAMES WALSH a speedster from Warrensburg . . . used in reserve rolis, has a fine set second quarter found both teams hitting brilliantly. The half shot, plemy of speed and is a good found Fordham still on top, this time by a 34-31 margin. driver. The pace slowed down somewhat in the third quarter. Siena, although trailing by five points, managed to fight back to a 44-42 deficit at the end of the period. The final period was hard fought and Sienu managed to get the lead 52-51 going into the final three minutes. After Curry missed the second of two foul shots, Pottenburgh topped it in end the Indians led 55-51 before Cunningham made it 55-53. Hogan's foul shot made it 56-53 but again Cun- ningham hit on a set and the score was 56-55. Merry's foul shot made it 57-55 before Karkin tied it 57-57 on a pair of foul shots. This set the stage for Hogan's one-hand- er with 18 seconds remaining. JAY Klnnv' A Ridgewood, N. J. senior . . . his fine ball handling proved valuable to the team throughout the season. TIM HILL a freshman from Yonkers terrific rebounder and possesses a fine push shot . . . he was at his best in the Canisius game at Buf- falo where he scored in the double figures. JOHN KENNEDY u 5'10 iunior from Watervliet pos- sesses a good iump shot. His speed and agility marks him as an excel- 161 . ient competltor. Curry pulls one down. McCrudden snares rebound against Dartmouth Odds or evens, Siena or Dartmouth? AH hands, report 162 Get the ball, Tom! The Green and Gold forces of Siena met the Roches- ter Royals in an exhibition game, and turned an apparently easy victory for the Royals to a hard fought 70-68 win for the pros. Tom Potenburgh, who had remarkable success against the pros, hitting seven of eleven shots, tried a hook shot with seconds left that bounced off the back rim. Al- though the Indians never led, they managed to keep the score close in the first quarter and trailed only 18-16. In the second period, Bobbie Davies widened their lead to 42-28 at halftime. In the beginning of the third period the pros led by sixteen, 50-34, before the Indians started their spurt. This Indian rally cut Rochesterls lead to 59-48 going into the final period. Jack Curry with three hoops, Bill Hogan with one basket and three charity shots, John Ken- nedy's set and foul shot, and a driving lay up by Jack Merry with twenty seconds left cut the Royal lead to 69-68. At this point the pros added another foul shot to win 70-68. The Royals were apparently keeping the score down at the beginning but they didn't reckon with the team's spirit, and they had to tight hard for their victory. More than four thousand loyal Siena fans came out to pay tribute to Captain Bill Hogan on his final collegiate game of the year against Canisius. During intermission, Bill was honored by fans, teammates, and the College in appreciation for his fine playing during the past four years. Hogan was presented with three trophies, a scroll and several gifts including luggage, at the halftime ceremonies. Bill Hogan, living up to his reputation, hit for twenty one points and led his teammates to a 62-56 victory over the Golden Griffins of Canisius. Bill became the sixth player in Siena history to Score over 300 points in one campaign. He also tied Howie Tucker's 14.5 seasonal average, accomplishing these feats against some of the best teams in the country. The game started slow and Canisius had a lead of seven points before the Indians hit on a field at- tempt. From this point on the Siena Indians gained speecil. Honest, we didn't mean it. Bill Hogan iumps for two. and tied fifteen all at the quarter and led at halftime 29-27. In the third period the Indians controlled the ball game and built up a 45-37 lead by the end of the third period. The scoring was about even in the final quarter and the Indians walked off the floor with a 62-56 victory in their final game of the season. Although winning only ten of twenty-one games, the team cannot be considered in- ferior. It played the toughest schedule of any Indian quintet and with a little smile from lady luck might have won five or six more games. At this point we would like to con- gratulate every member of the squad for a iob well done. 163 164 JACK ZAMPIER a local boy from Troy . . . was moved up to the varsity midway in Qhe season . . . a hustler under boards, Jack frequently and effec- tively spelled one of the starting five. JOSEPH McCRUDDEN a junior from Yonkers . . . played important roles as subsmute posesses a fine set shot A . . his spirit and sportsmanship made him an asset to the team. First down . . . ten to go. Torn fills the hoop, a n o 5 IX c lo b n w 0 Y e 9 r o e G it, Tom! Block Bill hands a rebound back Wasted effort? Eagles fly high And yet Fordhom lost. Hogan razzledozzle. Bill Hogan greets Pat DePulma. I? takes two to tango. Bill's record-breaking hoop. A just reward. 195253 JUNIOR VARSITY J unior Varsity For any top-notch college court squad to function year after year, they must have a proving ground for their future personnel. At Siena, this progressive development is shaping new hoop luminaries in mold, commonly known as the Junior Varsity. Following the process of last year, the team com- prises both freshman and upper clossmen. At the outset of this season, the club's potentiality was believed to be quite tremendous. Outstanding among the members were 6'1 ploymaker George Welch, 0 pair of scoring leaders, 6'2 John Rutnik from Albany and Troian John Zampier who is an even 6'. Rounding out these key men were freshmen stars Frank Koenig, Jim Hamilton, George O'Connor, Blake McCady, Ed Walsh, Bob Shipley, Glenn Thurber, and John Pisonello. However, about holf-wcly through their schedule, head coach, Dony Cunha decided to elevate Welch, Zampier, and Koenig to the varsity. Their promotion was not with- out effect upon the J.V. Squad. It faulted, and for a time its success during the remainder of the season seemed doubtful. Fortunately they reformed into a polished outfit under the basketball wisdom of coach Frank Renzi. Highlight games of the year to date have been the 54-47 victory over St. Pauls of Mechanicville and a hotly played conquest of Papa's by a five point margin of 48-43. Siena - Intramural Bowling League In the fall of 1946, the athletic department of Siena College gave its approval for a bowling team to enter the Capital District Intercollegiate Bowling League. The team responded by taking the league crown to add another star to Siena's roster of sports achievements. This year the league marks its seventh season as a campus intramural sport, and by far it was its most active one. it was a season of high spirit and tension down to the last game. This year an aggregation of more than sixty bowlers turned out to pit their skill on the maples, which means, for the first time in Siena history, the formation of two leagues. Each league was composed of six five-man teams, which were named the National and American Leagues. The Officers of the American League were Dan Smitas, President, Norm Dolinsky, Vice-President, Herb Goldstein, Treasurer, and Tom Barnes, Secretary. The National Lea- gue was headed by Al Klein, President, with the able assistance of Larry Wayne, Vice-President, Bob Conery, Treasurer, and John Cunningham, Secretary. Showing their school spirit as usual, we found a sub- stantial amount of faculty members enjoying themselves on the alleys. Among the Friars were the Revs. Denis An- derson, Robert Gabel, Donald Mooney, Bertin Friel, Alvin Matthews, David Reddy, and Anthony Moore. Also showing their color were the men from the Army, namely, Major Richard Lovelace, Capt. Angelo Cicciu, and Capt. Theodore May. As the first semester drew to a close the economical treasurers Herb Goldstein and Bob Conery learned they had enough reserve funds for a banquet which was held at Lombardo's Restaurant with everyone attending. The second semester held more anxiety than the first because of the close race for the crown. At the end of the season, when both league champions had been crowned, the playoffs between the leagues were held and we then had a champion of champions. Jack Carnevale came up with the high single for the season with a 225, while the best average was held by Capt. May with 170. With spring came the end of the season and the keg- lers were treated to another fine feast at Lombardo's. At this banquet trophies were awarded and words of praise were spoken about the league. Everyone hoped that it would continue through the years to become one of the most active sports on the campus. He gets a spare . . . the pins were iust painted. Perfect form? He who hesitates is lost. Action of the other end. Hook or gutter Intramural Sports During every school year, the activity which seems to hold most of the student interest is the intramural basket- ball program. Since many of the players are former high school athletes, a high competitive league usually provides a few close games. This year the program was brokendown into separate leagues, under the overall direction of John Volpe and Dick Terlingen. In the latter part of March the playoffs ended with the Sharks, defending champions of 1952, defeating the Tri City All Stars, 33 to 22. The intramural program was put in motion with the appointment of Tom Pottenburgh as commissioner of foot- ball. The league was composed of ten teams divided into two sections. The teams represented either clubs or campus groups. The teams were: the Busters, Rams, E.D.B.T.Z. Club, Gamma Tau Alpha, Metropolitan Club, Mudcats, Sharks, Siena Saints, Royals and Wrinkle Bellies. Competition started with the Busters beating the Rams 40-0. Jim Walsh, Busters captain, led the victors with three touchdowns. After five weeks of rugged play, the Busters were pitted against the defending champions, the Sharks. Action under the boards. With two minutes remaining in the first half, Glenn Bissell rifled a long pass to speedy Jim Walsh in the end zone to score what proved to be the only touchdown of the game as the Busters de-throned the Sharks as league champions. Pete Primomo and Joe Connolly played brilliant defensive ball for the Sharks as did John Rutnik and Ed Walsh for the Busters. Jim Walsh emerged scoring champion of the league with 41 points, closely followed by John Rutnik with 33. The fine spirit and sportsmanship of all players in the lea- gue is a credit to Siena College. The four horsemen? 'v'! R. O. T. C. The Department of the Army approved, in T950, the application of Sieno College for the establishment of a student field artillery unit. Field artillery officers and mili- tary personnel were assigned to Sieno College to direct the Department of Military Science and Tactics, and the pro- gram of R.O.T.C. courses began in September, 1950. Since its inception, the R.O.T.C. has steadily grown and at present is comprised of over four hundred cadets, trained by on efficient staff of four officers and five en- listed men. The Government has invested over a half million dol- lars in equipment and supplies in outfitting the Siena unit. The rapid growth of an organization so young is phenomenal, and much of the credit for its success must be given to those pioneers who started with nothing more than their own initiative. The Sieno R.O.T.C. has made tremendous strides under the capable leadership and giudance of Lieutenant Colonel Williom Law. The experience and example of veterans in the upper classes was a great help in molding the unit into a single, compact and successful group. The essential purpose of the R.O.T.C. is to produce Field Artillery officers who have highest qualities of leader- ship and integrity, each of whom will be a credit to him- self and his country. Toward this end, a complete program of-studies ot Sieno prepares the cadet for his final summer course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and subsequent military service. Practical lessons in military courtesy and drill are given at a Battalion drill every Thursday afternoon. A series of articles on Military courtesy have also appeared in the Sieno News. Many members of the cadet corps volunteer for duty with the crock Pershing Rifles, who act as a guard of honor at various college affairs. The campus unit does not confine itself to military activities. With the intention of fostering a better-balanced student program, it sponsors Military Balls, Field Days, Communion Breakfasts and a rifle team. The R.O.T.C. rifle teom meets in competition with various target rifle clubs and teams from time to time throughout the academic year. The members of the unit have received many con- gratulatory messages upon the completion of a beautiful shrine to Saint Barbara, the patroness of the Field Artillery. This praise is indeed weII-deserved, for the shrine has done much to add to the beauty of the campus, and has been instrumental in instilling in the cadets a sense of religious duty. The Department of Military Science and Tactics is composed of Lieutenant Colonel Law, Moior Richard Love- lace, Captain Theodore May, Captain Angelo Cicciu, Mos- ter Sergeant John Mayer, Master Sergeant Kenneth Car- penter, Sergeant First Class Marion Crawford, Sergeort First Class Raymond Scher, and Sergeant Norman Fedder. R.O.T.C. Students Commissioned Ready for maneuvers R.O.T.C. Battalion Staff, October 9, 1952 Foul Weaiher Parade Dedication of Si. Barburols Shrine Reading dispatches from Headquarters Color Guard, Front and Center! E CAD 178 Seated, left to right: Thomas Pendergast, Past President; Guy Childs, National Secretary; Marie Thibodeau! President St. Clare Chapter; Rev. Benicmin J. Kuhn, O.F.M,, National Moderator. Standing, left to right: Patrick Viglotti, President Ticonderoga Chapter; Charles Houghtaling, Past President; Rev. Brendon Lynch, O.Fth Assistant Moderator; Anthony Feeney, Notional Pres- ident; Thomas Connell, President Troy Chapter; Edward Malone and Edward Manning, National Governors. The Alumni Association The Association was founded upon the graduation of the first class in 1941 by Rev. Anselm Krieger, O.F.M., Robert Barrett was President. The Association was not very active during the War years. After the war, Rev. Mark O.F.M., Kuhn; O.F.M., to reorganize the alumni. With Joseph Dulin as Kennedy, appointed Rev. Benjamin Jt President, plans were formulated and fulfilled. Alex Benishake took control next, in turn surrendering the presi- dency to Creighton Brittel with John Rehfuss as Vice-Presi- dent. The able Secretary was Marion Mulhern and John Coughlin, Treasurer. 180 The purpose of the Alumni Association is to continue friendships begun at Siena and to help Siena in every possible way. Over ten thousand students have registered at Siena since it opened in 1937. Four thousand five hun- dred of these have become eligible to be members of the Association by graduation or one year or more of success- ful work. The Alumni has a central governing body and sixteen local chapters, The Body as a whole has a Communion Breakfast, Sports Dinner and Graduate Welcome Party. Local Chapters have their own programs. Plans are being made for the Chapters to provide scholarships for worthy students. The Chapter Presidents are: Amsterdam, Mr. Richard Tarmey; Schenectady, Mr. Wayne La Pierre; Albany, Mr. Robert Devlin,- Troy, Mr. Thomas Connell; Cohoes, Mr. John Benson; Mechanicville, Mr. Peter Verdicchio; Fort Edward, Mr. Charles Ralston; Ticonderoga, Mr. Pat. Viglotti; Kings- ton, Mr. Alfred Smith; New York, Mr. Samuel Fogler; Wash- ington, Mr. Robert Goggins; Watervliet, Mr. Robert Dia- mond; Newtonville, Dr. Ted Kosinski; Delmar, Mr. John Dulin; California, Miss Frances Houlihan; St. Clare, Miss Marie Thibodeau. Siena Womenis Club Siena's Women's Club or Mothers' Club began in 1940 under the direction of the college's first President, Rev. Cyprian Mensing, O.F.M. In March of 1940 the first meeting was held and Mrs. Frank Sheehan of Albany was elected President. Other past Presidents of the group include Mrs. M. J. Maloney, Mrs. Frank Woods, Mrs. Conrad Rissberger, Mrs. William Bulger, Mrs. Walter Mooney, and Mrs. Thomas Scanlon. The Rev. Mark Kennedy, O.F.M., former President of the College was moderator from 1943 to 1952. The Siena Women's Club has been very active throug- out its 13-year existence, and they have made numerous donations to the college. Among the gifts which the college has received from the Club are the statue of St. Bernardine which appears in the main lobby of Siena Hall, a check for one thousand dollars, and drapes for the library as well as the Christ- mas Crib. Also donated by the club is the main altar of the college chapel which was dedicated in May, 1951, by the Rev. Mark Kennedy, O.F.M. The club now plans to accumulate $2500 to defray the cost of hand-carved stations to be erected in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. The Mothers' Club is anxious to ex- pand its membership and extends a warm invitation to the mother of any Siena student to become an active member. 181 MRS. MEDORE A. COMEAU The group sponsors an annual fashion show, card party, a Christmas party for the faculty, and a communion breakfast. The present officers of the club are: Mrs. Medore A. Comeau, President; Mrs. Arthur Borden, Vice-President; Mrs. George Hutchinson, Second Vice-President; Mrs Syl- vester McGeever, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Ralph Jame- son, Corresponding Secretary; and Mrs. Leo T. Mossey, Treasurer. Currently serving in two year directorships are: Mrs. Charles Monk, Sr., Mrs. Thomas Scanlon, Mrs. Edward J. Cummings, and Mrs. William Feeney. Mrs. Edward F1eming, Mrs. Charles Curtain, and Mrs. William Bulger are Directors with one-year terms, while Mrs. Andrew F. Lamb is mem- bership Chairman. WEE E L Ea $$le g $$- , ME ESE ug' H 5 la. I a e, d U .n d s d n a e c a e P It all started here in 1937 The fate of all freshmen 182 Coventry Players rehearse Who said that? The fleef's Drinking Buddies Music doth charm 183 German Club Meeting Welcome home, Captain Cicciu Rear action 184 The good old days Coming home in the last play of season Press Day Banquet Invaders of LeMoyne Oh! you shouldn't have done it 185 186 SENIOR Abramson, Arnold A. . ., Aragosa, Emanuel J. ......... ... Ashe, Thomas R. Audino, Michael A. ....... Bochmeier, Eugene J. Barr, Stanley L. ., . , . ..................... 37 Hill 51., Catskill ........... 206 Partition $1., Saugerfies Battaglino, Joseph M. Beckerf, Thomas R. Belge, Rober1R. .. ... Berryman, Barbara S. .. ,. Best, Edgar N. ...... Bianchine, Quinton J. Bliss, William M. Bloomberg, Morris J. .. Bradley, William J. .. Brady, Joseph E. Brennan, Edward W Buehler, Joseph ... Buhite, Robert J. .......... Burgess, James F. .......... Cahill, Daniel J. ............ Cahill, Joseph A. . . Cahill, Thomas J. ........ Collinan, Herbert E. ..... Canonico, Salvatore V. ,. . Capaccio, Vincent D. . .. .. Carey, Richard F. . ..... Carmody, Vincent J. ,. . Carnevale, John J. Choppy, Louis A. .. .. Chorbciian, C. .. Ciota, Vincent J. .. , Coffey, Eugene J. .. ,. .. Colfels, Richard E. ., 197 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs ..... 270 No. Pearl $1., Albany Collins, James L. . .. Conley, Charles H., Jr. Connor, Robert A. .. .. Conway, Earl E. ........... Conway, John E. ..... Colley, Thomas J. .. ,. . ., . Co1ch, Joseph J. .......... Cramer, Arthur L, Jr. . Cremisio, Richard S. ......... 6 745 Western Ave., Albany 2221 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady .................... 22McKinIey 51. Albany ,,,,, . . .. 18 Tremont 51., Albany ............... 6 Marlborough CL, Albany ....... 68 Second 51., Troy ............. 331 Wilson 51., Syracuse 114 So. Lake Ave., Albany ............ Glenridge Rd., Schenectady ............... . 100 Broderick 51., Albany . ........... Old Plank Rd. 112, Troy ................... 294 State 51., Albany ...... . 138 No. Allen 81., Albany , 6 Lincoln Terrace, Rensselaer Griswold Heights, Troy Brusgul, Raymond J. ........ 128 H6Id6rberg Ave., Schenectady 1555 California Ave., Schenectady ........ 62 Covington Rd., Roches1er .............. 615 Providence 51., Albany ............. 916 Glendale Rd., Latham 8 New Scotland Ave., Albany ......... 542 Washington Ave., Albany . ..................... 20 Cuthbert $1., Scotia . 338 50. Main $1., Mechanicville 265 Johnston Circle, Sidney VVVVV . . 259 Broadway, For1 Edward 66 Winthrop Ave., Albany 35 Watervlie1 Ave., Albany 246 Ormond $1., Slingerlands 35 McKinley 51., Albany , 299 So. Main Ave., Albany .. . 70 Harris Ave., Albany 275 W. Lawrence 51., Albany 44 Second Ave., Troy .................. . 157 Seventh Ave., Troy ............. 33 Cornell 81., Schenectady 1210 Eighth Ave., Watervliet .................. . 2231 Sixth Ave., Troy .. 220 AIbany-Shaker Rd., Albany 9V2 Saratoga Ave., Cohoes Crooks, Donald D. . .................. 53 N. High 51., Ballston Spa Cubert, Burleigh .. . ............. 51 Hollywood Ave., Albany Cunningham, John J. ...................... 249 Morris 51., Albany Currier, Gerald J. ............... . 22 Betwood $1., Troy D'Angelo, Gino M. R.F.D.$+1, Catskill Davenport, Warren W. ................... 818-241h $1., Watervliet DeAntonis, Lydia M. , . . ....... 4 N. Main 31., Castleton DeBIase, Gabriel J. ............... 825 Hamilton 51., Schenectady DeBonis, Anthony M. . ......................... , 1406-151h 51., Troy DeChiro, Anthony P. ............. ,. .. 55 Main 51., Cohoes DeCros1a, Louis A. .................... 550 Warren 51., Hudson Dee, Joseph G.. .. 6 Orchard Ave., Rovena DeLaPorte, Richard H. .. . . Croghan DeMarco, Patrick J. .. . , .71 George 51 Gr6en Island Devine, James L. .. ...... . 722 Central Ave., Albany Dewey, Donald A. ........................ 3 Fountain Ave., Albany Dolinsky, Norman G. . ........... 2 Detroit Ave., Troy Donaio, Dominic J. ............................ 57 Morton Ave., Albany Donovan, John W. ................. , ......... 78 Milville Ave., Cohoes Douglas, Millard T. . , .................... 210 Lancaster 51., Albany D I R ECTO RY Doyle, Robert E. . ............... 858 Central Pk'way, Schenectady Ducar, Edward F. ...................... 118 Mooney Ave., Syracuse Dundon, James K. ............................... 172 Hoosick 51., Troy Dunn, Richard E. . 1023 HeIderberg Ave., Schenectady Eagan, Arthur H. . ........................ 36 Delaware Ave., Albany Edwards, Richard T. ........................ 687 Clinton Ave., Albany Emmi, Joseph J. ................ 1078 Wendall Ave., Schenectady Fahr, William T. .................................... 370 Congress 81., Troy Familiar, Robert G. ................. . ........... 2333 Sixth Ave., Troy Fearey, Joseph P. .................................... R.D. 1H, Schenectady Feeney, Robert H. 14 Brown Ave., Wappinger Falls Finn, John J. . ............................. 432 Millard 51., Schenectady Fitzgerald, John H. ................... 54 Monroe Pk'way, Rochester Fitzgerald, Warren E. .................. . 111 Johnston Ave., Cohoes Flores, Arthur R. ................... 625 Washington Ave., Albany Foley, Joseph P. ................................ 714-161h St, Watervliet Forbes, James F. .................................... 86 Morris 51., Albany Ford, Charles R. .. 134 Woodlawn Ave., Saratoga Springs Fragomeni, Ronald N. ....................... 87 Skyway Dr., Scotia Furlan, Harold J. ................ 33 Florence St, Elmwood, Conn. Gularneou, Howard J. . .............................. 1 Francis 51., Troy Ginsburg, Alvin H. .......................................... R.D. 1:1, Troy Goldstein, Herbert L. ................ 681 Washington Ave., Albany Gorga, Edward ............ 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Rensse1aer Jameson, Robert L. ...................... 134 Congress St, Cohoes Karp, Eugene M. ................ 414 Michigan Ave., Schenectady Kavahough, James J. .......................... 97 Eileen St, Albany Keil, John G. ................................... 542 Clinton Ave., Albany Kennedy, William L. . ................... 3 Curran Ave., Binghamton Kessler, John W. ............................. 10 Lockrow Blvd., Albany Kirby, John P .............. 117 Brookside Ave., Ridgewood, NJ. Kirsch, Jane .................................. 473 Broadway, Rensselaer Kiszka, Donald W. ............................. 28 Regent St, Albany KIein, Alfred C. ........................ 942 A1bany 51., Schenectady Koslowski, Joseph J. ............ 1324 Chrisler Ave., Schenectady LaBar, Francis J. .................. 87 Ellsworth Ave., Mechanicville Latimer, William R. .................. 35 N. Manning Blvd., Albany Leclerc, Lawrence D. ................................ 35 Heath 51., Palmer Lee, William J. ............................... 124 Bridge Ave., Cohoes Lomax, S. Phillip ......................... 165 Decatur St, Brooklyn Lynch, Bernard J., Jr. .................... 18 Brookman Ave., Elsmere Lynch, Jeremy M. .............. . ....... 276 50. Main Ave., Albany McCarthy, Charles J. ....................... 20 Hamilton Ave., Troy McEvoy, Paul N. .............................. 18 Circle Lane, Albany McKinley, Robert J. .V . 201 E. Hampton Manor, Rensselaer McTygue, Elizabeth J. . . 808 Lincoln Ave., Schenectady Maloney, Daniel J. . ............................... 6 Mill $1., Franklinville Maloy, Gerald P. .. .. V 1 ................ 72 No. Allen $1., Albany Masten, Francis R. ................. 32 Mathias Ave., Amsterdam Maynard, Donald J. ........... 122 Atkinson $1., Bellows Falls, Vt. Merry, John J. . ., . 923 Delamont Ave., Schenetady 137 SENIOR DIRECTORY Minch, Alfred W. .. . .. Mirondo, Nicholas E. . Murphy, William G. . .. . Musella, Carmen A. . Nocewicz, Richard S. ., Nazarian, Edmond M. Neumann, William D. . O'Bryon, Henry A. V . O'Grady, Gerard E. . Oponowski, Gerald A. O'Reilly, Joseph M. O'Rourke, Charles P. Ostroff, Sanford Oswald, Henry P. . O'Toole, Robert V. Owens, James J. Panczner, Car1,Jr. Paoni, Alfred Paratory, Vincent Park, Moses V . . Pempel, Ralph J. Jr. Perfetti, Frank A. Perrone, Joseph F. Petronella, Thomas R. Quinn, William P. . . Quirk, Joseph M. Raceffe, James H. Rapp, John H. 116 Ten Broeck Ave., Kingston V 26 Cragie Ave., Scotia 1316 First Ave., Watervliet V V V . 87 Sycamore 51., Albany 134 Freeman Bridge Rd., Schenectady 95 Khender St, Aleppo, Syria Box 14, Patersonville, N. Y. 2 Matilda 51., Albany 118 Broad $1., Catskill 655 Lansing 51., Schenectady 12 Estey St, Boston, Mass. 1712 Carrie St, Schenectady 3O Hampfon St, Albany . 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Y. 203 FRUMKIN STUDIO PORTRAITS WEDDINGS - CANDIDS 8c FORMAL Quality Photographs Since 1925 29 CENTRAL AVENUE SIENA USES FRUMKIN SERVICE 204 Best Wishes to the Members of the Class of 195 3 Compliments of THE STUDENT SENATE, THE CLASS OF 1954, THE CLASS OF 1955, THE CLASS OF 1956 205 C 0n gmmlatiom and S ucceu t0 the CLASS of 195 3 SIENA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 206 FOR FOUR YEARS The Bookstore has been an integral part of your college life. We are proud to have served you . . . and prouder still to be offering congratulations now. We sincerely hope that your cooperation, which has made our task so pleasant, will fill your life with spiritual and material prosperity. -THE BOOKSTOREe HOME OF GGG CLOTHES GEORGE J. MARTIN 8: SON, Complimemr 0f INC. REEDS CLOTHES INC. 53 STATE STREET ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ALBANYh N' Y' CONSTRUCTION - REPAIRS NO MATTER HOW LITTLE YOU WISH TO SPEND YOU BUY QUALITY HERE 20 MARKET STREET FRANK ADAMS JEWELERS ALBANY 7, NEW YORK 68 NORTH PEARL STREET ALBANY, N. Y. 207 C omplimentj 0f THE BRUNSWICK - BALKE COLLENDER COMPANY 109 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK 3, N. Y. BEST WISHES TO THE GRADS BE AN ACTIVE ALUMNUS SIENA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MR. ANTHONY FEENEY, Prey. REV. BENJAMIN J. KUHN, O.F.M., Moderator TOYS SILVERSTEIN'S 83 CENTRAL AVENUE ALBANY, N. Y. 208 MAY GOD BLESS THE CLASS OF '53 SIENA WOMEN'S CLUB MRS. MEDORE A. COMEAU, Pren'dent HOFF'S BAR 8 DINER WHERE THE TEAM EATS Student Rate; A Cozy Place to Spend an Evening Telephone 39006 CALSOLARO RESTAURANT 8: TAVERN AIR CONDITIONED We Specialize in Home-Made Ravioli DOMINICK CALSOLARO, PROPRIETOR 244 WASHINGTON AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK Below Northern Boulevard SUCCESS to the CLASS OF 53 EDWARD F. C. MclAUGHlIN AND CO. INC. BERKSHIRE MOTOR CAR CO., INC. 462 CENTRAL AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH HEADQUARTERS LAFAYETTE CLOTHES OUR 36th YEAR 234 STATE STREET SCHENECTADY, N. Y. 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Y. 210 direct sales personal service ' qr serwc'ee- refouc Ing composition mechanicals halffone and line negatives film and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service packaging delivery t. o'foole and sons, inc. sfamford, connecticut sfomford 4-9226 new york me 5-4112 taper or Bate. lath, make me an instrument at why peat: Where there 1'5 hatreh...Iet me sum lube What: there is injury . . . parhun Where there 1'5 bnuht. . . taith Where there is Despair . . . hope Where there is sahness . . . joy 09 13min: master, grant that 3! may not so muth Seek ZED he consuleh...as to tDII5UIB TED he unberstuuh...as to unherstanb QED ht Inbeb...a5 tu labs for it is in gibtng...that the receive lit is in parbum'ng. . . that me are parhuneh 3t 1's in Dying. . . that me are born to eternal life $t. Jframig of gssizt SIENA COLLEGELJ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII '