Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1955 volume:

St. Bernardine of Siena College. Loudonville, New York 1 i- W ' Jill ' mini x m . 55H Father Jerome; Dawson M.cmm'mmmmhvmnmrigrm'a M 14 ! . Wu .- 4V , .Q MW 3.ch5335 t g S? y. K i t E: To Saint Pius X, Giuseppe Sarto, in this year of his elevation to saint- hood, we, the class of 1955, reverently and prayerfully dedicate this Saga . Saint Pius X, who reigned from 1903 to 1914, was an outstanding priest and pontiff of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. SAlNT PIUS X, meek and humble of heart like Jesus Whom you so worthily represented among us! Hear our supplica- tions as on earth you so paternally heard those of all who had recourse to you. See how sorrowful are these times and how the enemies of God strive against Him and His children. Arise, therefore, in the indomitable force of your spirit and protect the Church; defend your Successor; save all of us who, united in heart with you, beseech you to pre- sent our prayers before the throne of God, that amid so many perils, Holy Church and all the fellowship of Christians may once more sing the hymn of deliverance, victory and peace. Amen. Reverend Bertrand J. Campbell, 0. F. M. President Siena College PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE My clear Graduates: The Saga has earned a high place among the annual collegiate publications of New York State. The 1955 Edition which you now present maintains the standard set in previous years, and you have much reason to be proud of it. We of the administration and faculty regard it as truly worthy of our College, and view it as tangible evidence of what our senior students can accomplish by their individual and corporate endeavors. We compliment your class moderator, Mr. Castellano, your editorial staff, as well as all members of the class who contributed in any way to its successful production. Your years at Siena College belong now to the past. Your official academic record will be locked away in the tire-proof files of the College Registrar. But all the other facts of your college career are now herein recorded by pen and camera, and are literally on open book. Any interested observer in one very pleasant hour can thumb these pages of the Saga, and review the outstanding events of the college days of the class' of 1955. To you graduates and to your teachers, what appears on these artistic pages, will be reminders of days and persons and happenings long to be treasured in memory. Because we are reluctant to have you leave us, we shall cherish this written record of your years in our midst. With this introduction let me assure you that I feel priviledged to write these lines - speaking as I do for myself and all your teachers. We view your graduation, as you undoubtedly do, as the accomplishment of a long cherished ambition. It brings you and your dear ones great happiness, and in this we wholeheartedly concur. It will mean for you the commencement of a new life - with its own expectations and surprises, its ioys and sorrows, its successes and failures. As we share your ioy, we want you to know that your going is not without its sadness. You shall be missed by us more than you might suspect. We wish you to know that our interest in you will endure and that we shall watch your future careers with much solicitude. We have every confidence that scholastically you will measure up to all reasonable requirements. That of course will be important. But our ioy will be great whenever we hear that you are appreciated and praised by those who have an immediate claim on your devotion and loyalty - your parents, your church, your community, your country. These were the broader and deeper lessons which Siena College meant to teach you. Your measure of greatness will depend on these loyalties, and our wish is that you will never fail them. For the rest, place your confidence in God, and go out and do your best. On this happy occasion I congratulate you and wish you every blessing. With kindest regards I remain Sincerely yours in St. Francis met-WW MOST REVEREND WILLIAM A. SCULLY D.D. BISHOP OF ALBANY MOST REVEREND EDMUND F. GIBBONS D.D. BISHOP OF ALBANY RETIRED TABLE OF ADMINISTRATION SENIORS FAC U LTY 7h. Sic mi! F, m. u IA nu 34 0nkaIlinn 140M PUBLICATIONS SAGA CONTENTS ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS A , , - I ADVERTISING 1955 REVEREND BRENDAN L. LYNCH, O. F.M. REVEREND AURELIUS A. FELL, O. F.M. E 1 REVEREND THOMAS GIBLIN, O. F. M. REVEREND EDMUND F. CHRISTY, O. F.M. REVEREND ROMAN PFEIFFER, O. F.M. REVEREND AMBROSE HARAN, O. F.M. ARTS DHHSION REV. JOHN J. MANNING, O. F.M. PHILOSOPHY REV. NICHOLAS A. KIEFFER, O. F.M. REV. DONALD J. MOONEY, O. F.M. HISTORY PHILOSOPHY FACULTY REV. HYACINTH BARNHARDT, O. F.M. 23 PHILOSOPHY ARTS DIVISION STAFF Left to Right: Mrs. Eileen Fedullo, Rev. Alphonsus Conners, OFM, Dr. Egon Plager. ARTS CHAIRMAN AND STAFF REV. ALPHONSUS CONNERS, 0. EM. Chairman of Arts Division 22 DR. EGON PLAGER Assistant Chairman of Arts Division REV. SIXTUS O'CONNOR, O. F.M. PHILOSOPHY REV. KEVIN WALSH, O. F.M. PHILOSOPHY REV. HUGO VON BREDA, O. F.M. REV. THOMAS GIBLIN, O. F.M. REV. PAUL OLIGNEY, O. F.M. ANTHROPOLOGY RELIGION MODERN LANGUAGES REV. MAURUS FITZGERALD, O. F.M. REV. TERENCE J. REYNOLDS, O. F.M. REV. CHARLES V. HAYES, O. F.M. ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH REV. MATTHEW T. CONLIN, O. F.M. ENGLISH REV. CORNELIUS MADDEN, O. F.M. 25 ENGLISH REV. AMBROSE HARAN, O. F.M. REV. EUSEBIUS ARUNDEL, O. F.M. REV. EUGENE A. SHEA, O. F.M. CLASSICAL LANGUAGES HISTORY AND RELIGION MODERN LANGUAGES AND RELIGION REV. MARK V. ANGELO, O. F.M. PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION 26 REV. ALVIN F. MATTHEWS, O. F.M. REV. ROBERT A. GABEL, O. F.M. REV. VICTOR ELMER, O. F.M. PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION SOCIOLOGY AND RELIGION SOCIOLOGY REV. VALENTINE LONG, O. F.M. REV. BARNABAS ABELE, O. F.M. REV. NICHOLAS O'BRIEN, O. F.M. ENGLISH LIBRARIAN CLASSICAL LANGUAGES REV. MICHAEL McCLOSKEY, O. F.M. HISTORY REV. RALPH KENNEDY, O. F.M. REV. AUREIJUS A. FELL, O. F.M. REV. WALTER F. ARMIJO, O. F.M. 27 SOCIOLOGY HISTORY HISTORY AND RELIGION REV. VIANNEY F. VORMWALD, O.F.M. REV. CONRAN BABCOCK, O. F.M. REV. HUGH ELLER, O. F.M. ENGLISH AND EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION REV. PATRICK C. CALLAGHAN, O. F.M. ENGLISH 23 REV. MICHAEL FEENEY, O. F.M. REV. WINFRID RYAN, O. F.M. REV. ALPHONSUS CONNORS, O. F.M. RELiGlON HISTORY ENGLISH AND RELIGION MR. ROBERT McPADDEN SOCIOLOGY MR. BARNETT FOWLER JOURNALISM DR. HERBERT F. FUERST GERMAN DR. RAYMOND A. DANSEREAU EDUCATION MR. FRANCIS T. MONAHAN POLITICAL SCIENCE 8w ; MR. RICHARD SHEEHY FRENCH MR. THOMAS A. CASTELLANO ITALIAN AND SPANISH 29 DR. CHARLES H. CONNOLLY DR. MICHAELANGELO DE ROSA EDUCATION SPANISH MR. WILLIAM GRANDON SOCIOLOGY MR. EDWARD J. TAYLOR 30 MR. DANIEL J. HORGAN SOCIOLOGY SPANISH AND ENGLISH DR. JOSEPH BUFF CHAIRMAN OF BUSINESS DIVISION BUSINESS DIVISION STAFF MR. DAVID COLBERT ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN OF BUSINESS DIVISION John Harris and Vincent Puritano 31 XX Y. MR. WILLIAM MURPHY MR. THOMAS McCABE MR. GARRETT A. ROCHE BUSINESS MATHEMATICS ACCOUNTING BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS DIVISION FACULTY MR. JOHN HASTINGS ACCOUNTING 32 MR. CHARLES R. HAYNES ACCOUNTING MR. ALEXANDER SHERMETA ACCOUNTING MR. RODRIGO RODRIGUEZ ECONOMICS MR. SIDNEY URBACH MR. JEROME WALTON MR. JAY COX O'BRIEN 33 ACCOUNTING STATISTICS BUSINESS LAW E MR. JOHN E. COLLINS MR. JOHN E. BURKE MR. FRANCIS BUFF ECONOMICS ACCOUNTING ECONOMICS MR. CARL DONSBACH ACCOUNTING 34 MR. WILLARD FRAMENT BUSINESS LAW SCIENCE DIVISION STAFF Left to Right: Mr. Glenn Humphreys, Rev. Cronon Mullen, Louis Belanger. REV. CRONAN MULLEN, O.F.M. CHAIRMAN OF SCIENCE DIVISION MR. GLENN HUMPHREYS 35 ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN OF SCIENCE DIVISION REV. CELESTINE F. O'CALLAGHAN, O. F. M. MATHEMATICS REV. EDMUND F. CHRISTY, O. F.M. PHYSICS SCIENCE DIVISION FACULTY REV. BRENDAN LYNCH, O. F.M. REV. BENEDICT F. RICCARDO, O. F.M. REV. CASIMIR F. TUMASONIS, O.F.M. MATHEMATICS BIOLOGY BIOLOGY REV. FRANCIS SULLIVAN, O.F.M. REV. ROMAN PFEIFFER, O. F.M. REV. BENJAMIN KUHN, O.F.M. PHYSICS BIOLOGY MATHEMATICS REV. RONALD F. KING, O.F.M. MATHEMATICS REV. MICHAEL V. PERRY, O. F.M. MATHEMATICS REV. BARTHOLOMEW J. SWEENEY, O. F. M. PHYSICS REV. LAURENCE P. RAINVILLE, O. F.M. MATHEMATICS MR. ROLAND ALLEN PHYSICS MR. WILLIAM S. KELLY CHEMISTRY MR. ALEX LESUK MR. FREDRICK K. KIRCHNER LT. COL. GEORGE WILL, U.S.A. RETIRED CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS MR. MICHAEL J. PASCUAL MR. HUGH F. WALSH MR. THOMAS A. WHALEN MATHEMATICS PHYSICS BIOLOGY MR. WILLIAM M. CASHIN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 39 MR. HENRY GABRIEL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY ,4 MAJOR THEODORE MAY MILITARY SCIENCE CAPTAIN JOHN J. MONTGOMERY MiLlTARY SCIENCE MAJOR RICHARD LOVE MILITARY SCIENCE 40 MILITARY SCIENCE FACULTY LACE M SGT. JOHN MAYER MILITARY SCIENCE SGT. F.C. JOHN LITHERLAND SGT. WILLIAM BUTCHER MILITARY SCIENCE MILITARY SCIENCE SGT. RAYMOND E. SCHER MILITARY SCIENCE SGT. JOHN B. McABE 41 SGT. SALVATORE TEDESCO MILITARY SCIENCE MILITARY SCIENCE REV. URBAN A. CAIN, O. F.M. REV. DENNIS ANDERSON, O. F.M. OUR PRIESTS IN THE ARMED FORCES REV. RAYMOND A. BEANE, O. F.M. REV. RAYMOND F. GOVERN, O. F.M. PAUL W. AGNELLO 178-46 Kildore Road Jamaica, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Boarders Club; I.C.C. Vice-Chairmon; ln- 1ramurals; Junior Prom Committee; Mar- iology Committee,- N.$.A. District Chair- man; N.Y. Trip Committee - Metropolitan Club; President of Italian Club; R.O.T.C. Ball Committee,- Saga Staff; Snowball Committee; Student Senate. DONALD F. ARDELL 855 Oakwood Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Hobo Hop, Chairman; lntramurals: Foot- ball, Softball, Basketball, Bowling; Snow- ball 8t Junior Prom Committees; Sopho- more Soiree, Chairman; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club, President. VAHAN AKULLIAN 27 Brookside Avenue Menands, N. Y. B5. in Chemistry Chemistry Club. 44 STEPHEN AKULLIAN, JR. 8 Glenwood Rd. Menands, N. Y. BA. in English THOMAS BEAIRSTO 21 Lafayette Ave. Middletown, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Boarders Club Treasurer; Co-Chairmcm Hobo Hop; Coventry Play- ers; lntramurals: Basketball, Softball, Football; Varsity Club Treasurer; Varsity Golf. WILLIAM BALFE 52 Rutland St. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society,- Junior Prom Committee; Sigma Omega. ARTHUR D. BILLS H Lighthall Ave. Cohoes, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology lnframurals: Football, Basketball, Softball; Official's Club; Rifle Club; R.O.T.C. Ball, Chairman; Troy Club. STEPHEN G. BEALS 75 Bradford St. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in English Bowling League; Chess Club; Coventry PIayers; lntramurals: Basketball, Softball, Football; Officials Club; R.O.T.C. Rifle Team; Siena News. 45 GILBERT C. BINDEWALD 72 Breslin Ave. Cohoes, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics ROLAND P. BONVOULOIR 78 Yale St. North Adams, Mass. 8.5. in Economics President, Boarders Club; lntromurals: Football, Basketball, Softball; Saga Staff, Activities Editor. WILLIAM L. BOYCE R.D. $E2 Watervliet, N. Y. B5. in Biology Chemistry Club, Gamma Mu Sigma, Knights of Columbus; Rod 8 Gun Club. 46 CHARLES T. BOULOUKOS 195 50. Main Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Business Society; lnframurals: Football, Bowling; Junior Prom Committee; Rifle Team. EDWARD J. BUCCI 66 Rosemont St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Coventry Players,- Business Society; Fresh- men Advisor; Glee Club Manager; Italian Club; Junior Prom Committee; Pep Rally Committee; R.O.T.C. Ball Committee; Saga: Senior Editor, Advertising Staff. THOMAS A. BURKE 715 Myrile Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Glee Club; Intramural: Bowling; Junior Prom Committee; R.O.T.C. Ball Committee; Sophomore Soiree Com- mittee. FRED E. BUSHOUSE, JR. 27 Buckingham Drive 3.5. in Economics Sigma Omega. 47 Albany, N. Y. HARRY J. BURNSIDE 222 Whitehall Rd. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology French Club; Intramural Football. JAMES J. CARDANY 343 First St. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics ROBERT CAPLAN 69 Whitehall Rd. Albany, N. Y, 5.5. in Economics Business Society; Intromurals: Football, Softball, Basketball. CHARLES J. CENTANNI 422 Tenth St. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Italian Club. CHARLES CHOUINIERE 14 Charles St. Cohoes, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Senior Gift Fund Committee; Snow Ball Committee; Spanish Club; Student Senate, Representative at Lar 9; Troy Club. 48 ROBERT B. CLARK 132 South St. Glens Falls, N. Y. BA. in English Adirondack Club. EDWARD J. CIRILLO 469 Fifth Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Intramurals: Softball, Football, Basketball. RICHARD A. CLARKE 7 St. Joseph's Place Yonkers, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Associate-Editor, Saga; Business Society; Boarders Club; Finance Club; lntramurals; Italian Club; Metropolitan Club, New York Trip Committee; R.O.T.C. Boll Committee. BRUCE D. COBURN 438 Plymouth Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BS. in Economics Business Society. ROBERT N. CONNOLLY 145 Lark Sf. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Finance Club; Intra- murols: Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Foot- ball; Sophomore Soiree Committee. THOMAS H. COFFEY 358 First St. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics PETER M. CONWAY 25 North Pine Ave. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramurals: Bowling, Football; R.O.T.C. Ball Committee; Span- ish Club. JAMES V. COOK 6 Catherine St. Rensselaer, N. Y. BS. in Economics Business Society; lntramurals: Basketball, Softball; Finance Club. 50 JOHN J. CORONA 98 West Main St. Wappingers Falls, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Boarders Club; Business Society; Co-chair- man Junior Prom Commiffee; Editor-in- chief of Sago; lntramurcls: Basketball, Softball, Football, Bowling; Italian Club; President Junior Class,- Sophomore Soiree Committee; Student Senate; Vice-Presi- dent Boarders Club; Vice-Presidenf Sopho- more Class. LEO P. CORNELIUS 325 Main St. Catskill, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Hazing Committee; Intramurals: Basket- ball, Football, Softball; Rod and Gun Club; Spanish Club. WILLIAM H. COPELAND ? 182 Winthrop Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Chemistry ' Chemistry Club; Intramurals; Vets Club. NINO H. CORRADI 2756 Edgwood Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology ' Military Ball Committee; Rifle Club; St. Barbara Shrine Committee. 51 HOWARD M. CRONIN 716 25th St. Wotervliet, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Editor, Saga; Business Society; Chairman, Senior Class Gift Fund; Intro- mural Softball,- Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Soiree Committee; Troy Club. RICHARD D. DAVIS 706 Clinton Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Sociology RAYMOND A. CURRIER 256 Sixth Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Sigma Omega. 52 THOMAS F. CURNIN, JR. 137 Otsego St. Canaioharie, N. Y. 8.5. in Finance Boarders Club; Finance Club. HERBERT DEITCHER 188 Remsen St. Cohoes, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting lntramurals: Basketball, Softball; Junior Prom Committee; ROTC Band; ROTC Ball Committee; Snowball Committee,- Sopho- more Soiree Committee; Treasurer Busi- ness Society; Troy Club. HENRY S. DE LEGGE 1220 Congress St. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology lntramurals: Football, Softball, Basketball, Bowling; Italian Club; Schenectady Club. 53 WILLIAM DE COSTE 70 Robinson St. Schenectady, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Co-choirman, 1954 Mili- tary Ball; lntramurals; ROTC Rifle Club; Schenectady Club. ALPHONSE L. DEMPF 304 Delaware Ave. Delmar, N. Y. 3.8. in Economics Business Society. ANTHONY DE PALMA 2363 Rosendale Road Schenectady, N. Y. 8.5. in Pre-Dental Cheerleader; Co-chairman Mariology THOMAS M. DEXTER 10 School St. Beacon, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Boarders Club; Hobo Hop Chairman; ICC; Committee; Delegate to Eastern Intercol- legiate Science Convention; Gamma Mu Sigma; President Siena-Schenecfady Club Intramurols: Softball, Basketball, Football; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club; Snowball Committee. 1952-53; Senior Delegate - NFCCS; Treasurer lnter-Club Council; Varsity Club. DONALD DE NICE 340 Hulett St. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society. ANGELO DI BLASI 265 West Main St. Amsterdam, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics President, Physics Club; Roger Bacon Math Club; Secretary, Instrument Society. 54 JOHN J. DIFFILY Chester, N. Y. BA. in History Boarders Club, ICC Representative; Knights of Columbus; NFCCS, Senior Dele- gate; NSA; Vice President, Inter Club Council. JOHN J. DOYLE 545 Second Ave. Troy, N. Y. BA. in History Gavel Club; Junior Prom Committee; Sago Staff; Sigma Omega; Troy Club. WILLIAM J. DUGAN 107 Braintree 8?. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Sociology 55 DONALD DU BOIS 262 Lenox Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Glee Club; Intramural Bowling; Junior Prom Committee; Veterans Club. JOHN C. ELLIOTT 25 Clermont St. Albany, N Y. 3.5. in Biology Biology Club, Secretary; German Club; lntromurals. JOHN W. FAHEY 73 Lark St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Finance Society; Intra- murals: Basketball, Football, Softball, Ten- nis; Sophomore Soiree Committee. HAROLD D. EMMERLING 127 East Main St. Fredonia, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Boarders Club, Vice President; Chairman, Pep Rally; Co-chairmon Junior Prom; In- tramurals: Football, Basketball, Softball; Junior Float Committee; Knights of Co- lumbus; President, Senior Class; Sopho- more Soiree Committee; Student Senate; Treasurer, Junior Class. JOHN J. FAHEY 73 North Lark 51. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Biology Chairman, ICC Pep Rally Dance; Inter Club Council; Intramural Football; Ma- riology Committee; NFCCS; President, Gamma Mu Sigma; Snowball Committee. CHARLES J. FARONE 3009 Westside Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Intromurals: Softball, Football, Basketball, Bowling; Malian Club; Schenectady Club. ANTHONY R. FARINA 1367 Broadway Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Glee Club; l.C.C. Representative; Italian Club; Junior Prom Committee; Pershing Rifle Team; ROTC Ball Committee; Sche- nectady Club; St. Barbara's Shrine Com- mittee; Treasurer, Italian Club. FREDERICK A. FERRARO t 28 South Alien Sf. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; lntromurals: Basketball, Softball; Italian Club; Metropolitan Club; Student Senate Treasurer. ADOLPH A. FIORE 103 Hunter St. Glens Falls, N. Y. 8.5. in Biology Adirondack Club; Biology Club; Glee Club; Intramural Sports,- Snow Boll Com- mittee. RICHARD E. FITZGERALD 5 Arnold Rood Poughkeepsie, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Boarders Club; Business Society, Vice President and Secretary; Finance Club; Intramural Sports; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Metropolitan Club, N. Y. Trip Com- mittee; ROTC Ball Committee; 5090 Staff; Sophomore Soiree Committee; Varsity Basketball Manager. MICHAEL J. FIORILLO 5 Seneca Ct. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Vlererank Club. THOMAS E. FITZGERALD 61 Seminary Sf. Ft. Edward, N. Y. B.A. in English Adirondack Club; Boarders Club; Glee Club; lntramurols: Football, Basketball; News Editor, Siena News; NFCCS; NSA; President Student Senate. ' NORMAN R. FLORES 625 Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in English Glee Club; NFCCS; NSA. 58 EDGAR J. GALLEN Northampton Ct. Amsterdam, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Asst. Varsity Basketball Manager; Fresh- man Basketball Manager; Officials' Club; Rifle Club; Rod and Gun Club;Sienc1 News Staff; Sigma Beta Sigma. CHARLES F. GRABER 1218 Sixth Ave. Wafervliet, N. Y. B.A. in Classical Languages Sigma Omega. THOMAS J. GRIFFIN Reynold's Road RD$E 4 BA. in Sociology Troy, N. Y. 59 LOUIS H. GETTY 30 Sunny Rd. Scotia, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Finance Club; Intramu- rals: Basketball, Football; Schenectady Club; Siena Band. CARL F. GRIMMER Croghan, N. Y. BA. in English Boarders Club; Freshmen Group Leader; Sieno News: Advertising Manager, Editor- in-chief; Student Senate, Siena News Rep- resenfotive. JAMES F. HAMILTON 917 Harrison Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Freshman Basketball; Intramurals: Base- ball, Football, Basketball; Junior Varsity,- Officials' Club; Schenectady Club. WILLIAM F. GUTTIERI 100-12 157 Ave. Howard Beach, Long Island, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Boarders Club; Glee Club; 1.C.C. Repre- sentative, Chess Club; Rifle Club. 60 JOSEPH A. GUNDERMANN West Hempstead, Long Island BA. in English Boarders Club; Intramural Softball; Me- tropolitan Club; Varsity Basketball; Varsi- ty Club; Varsity Golf; Vice-President Se- nior Class. GERALD M. HARRIS Valotie, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics Instrument Society of America; Intramu- rols: Football, Basketball; Physics Club; Rifle Club. ROBERT R. HAYDEN 6 Fourth St. Hoosick Falls, N. Y. BA. in History Boarders Club; Chairman, Poster Com- mittee Pep Rally; Chairman, Snow Ball; lntramurals: Basketball, Football, Softball, Bowling; Junior Prom Committee; Knights of Columbus; Rod and Gun Club. 61 IRVING HANDLER 11 Boenou 51. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Editor of Activities, Saga; Intercollegiate Ping-Pong Team; Intramu- rals: Softball, Football, Bowling, Basket- ball; Italian Club; Junior Float Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Pep Rally Com- mittee; ROTC Bond; Sago Advertising Committee; Sophomore Soiree Committee. JOHN J. HIGGINS 114 High St. Yonkers, N. Y. BA. in English Boarders Club; Cheerleader; Historian Junior Class; Hobo Hop Committee; Intra- murals; Italian Club; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Met Club, Trip to N. Y.; President of Freshman Class; Secretory Varsity Club; Sophomore Soiree Committee; Sports Editor of Saga,- Sports Editor of Siena News; Vice President of Gavel Club. RICHARD G. HOLLAND 237 Quail St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramurals: Football, Basketball, Tennis; Student Senate; Vice President Finance Club. PATRICIA A. HOLOHAN R.D. :ii'l, Cohoes, N. Y. BA. in English Sigma Omega; Third Order of St. Francis. JAMES R. JANAK 749 is! Ave. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society,- Finonce Club. 62 STEPHEN J. HONICKI 1077 Forest Road Schenectady, N. Y, 3.5. in Economics Business Society; lntromurals: Basketball, Softball; J. V. Basketball; Schenectady Club; Snow Boll Committee. JOHN E. JURCSAK JOSEPH K. KENNEDY 154 Bath St. Ballston Spa, N. Y. 167 Hoosick Sf. Troy, N. Y. B.A. in History B.A. in Sociology Italian Club; Troy Club. I.C.C.; Troy Club President. JOSEPH S. KISS ;; 1854 Ferguson St. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Physics Instrument Society of America; Intramu- rals: Football, Boskeiboll, Softball; Rifle Club; Schenectady Club,- Physics Club. JAMES E. KNAUF 246 Central Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Intramural Basketball. 63 DOUGLAS K. KRUEGER 247V: Mohawk Ave. Scotia, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Dance Orchestra; Military Ball Committee; ROTC Band,- Siena Business Society. ROBERT K. KOHUT Maple Lane Loudonville, N. Y. BA. in Economics Business Society,- lntrumurols: Football, Softball, Basketball; Sophomore Soiree Committee. JOHN J. LANAHAN 79 Thornton St. Albany, N. Y. BA. in English Coventry Players; Intramural Sports,- Offi- ciols' Club; Siena News. JOSEPH P. LANGAN 40 Tulip Ave. Floral Park, Long Island 8.5. in Economics Business Society. CHRISTOPHER P. LONG 371 Sherman 51. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Finance Club; Intramu- rals; Varsity Baseball; Varsity Club. NICHOLAS F. LA SARSO 5 Lawn View Ave. Ff. Edward, N. Y. B.A. in History Adirondack Club; Boarders' Club; Infra- mural Basketball; Senior Class Historian. JAMES A. MocNElL 139 No. Second St. Mechanicville, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; lntramurols. ROBERT A. MAGUIRE 14 Cooper Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting ELIAS C. MALLOUK RD. 414 Troy, N. Y. 8.8. in Economics S'igma Omega. CARMINE V. MANDARANO 158 Woodland Ave. New Rochelle, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Boarders' Club; Intramural Softball; Var- sity Golf; Vets Club. JERMIAH MANGAN Richmondville R.D. qil, N. Y. BA. in English Boarders' Club; I.C.C. CARL J. MARCZEWSKI 1062 Pleasant Sf. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology 66 FRANK J. MARTLEY 1 18 Clermont Sf. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Campus Delegate,N$A;Coven1ry Players; Freshman Dance Comnjiffee; NFCCS; Sec- retary, Freshman Class; Siena Band; Sophomore Dance Commithe; Sophomore Hazing Committee; Student Senate. JOHN E. MARKHAM 442 15? St. Troy, N. Y. 8.8. in Economics Business Society; Finance Club, Secretary; Inframurols; Sophomore Soiree Commit- tee; Troy Club. JAMES MARKHAM 442 First St. Troy, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Sodefy; lntramurals; Junior Prom Committee; Saga Staff; Senior Class Gift Fund Committee; Sophomore Soiree Com- mittee; Treasurer, Senior Class; Troy Club. JOSEPH MASCARO 32 Hamilton Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.A. in English Glee Club. 67 MATTHEW MATARASO 400 Hamilton St. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting HELEN McDERMOTT 573 First St. Troy, N. Y. BA. in Modern Languages Sigma Omega. ROBERT McENROE 85 Morris St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics Physics Club; ROTC Ball Committee. RAYMOND McDONOUGH H-39 Yates Village Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Intramural Baske1boll. 68 JOHN F. McGARRAHAN 287 Columbia St. Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Biology RICHARD McGINN 42 Manning Blvd. Albany, N. Y. 3.8. in Economics Intramurals: Basketball, Football, Bowling; ROTC Ball Committee. EDWARD T. MCGRAW 41 Barclay St. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Freshman Basketball; lntramurals: Foot- ball, Softball; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club. THOMAS D. MCGRAIL 65 Howard St. Cohoes, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Greater Troy Area Club; Sigma Beta Sigma. 69 HAROLD R. McNULTY JOSEPH F. MEANY Main St. Schaghticoke, N. Y. 693 New Scotland Ave. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics BA. in Sociology ROBERT L. McKIE 43 Ryckmcn Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Intramural Basketball; Upper 15 Flying Club. GEORGE MEITCH 52 Partition St. Rensselaer, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society,- lntramurals. 7O WILLIAM B. MIHALSKY, JR. 2335 4th Ave. Wutervliet, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Finance Club; Saga Staff; Troy Club; Veterans Club. PETER A. MONAGHAN 1525 Sixth Ave. Watervliet, N. Y. BA .in Sociology Knights of Columbus; Sigma Omega. EDWIN S. MROZEK 819 Bridge St. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Junior Prom Committee; Military Ball Committee; ROTC Band; Saga Staff; Sophomore Soiree Committee. 71 MICHAEL J. MORIARTY 5345-65th PI., MasPeth, Long Island, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Boarders Club; Freshman Class Historian; Freshman Basketball; lnframurals: Basket- ball, Football, Softball; J. V. Basketball; Metropoliian Club; Officials Club. MICHAEL J. MURPHY Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, N. Y. 8.3. in Finance Finance Club. JAMES E. MULLINS 105 Worth Ave. Hudson, N. Y. 3.5. in Mathematics Math Club; Treasurer, Instrument Society; Physics Club. THOMAS J. MURPHY 711 7th St. Watervliet, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting JOHN J. MURTAGH 2 Brookwood Ave. McKownville, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Veterans Club. NICHOLAS J. NARDILLO 151 Elm 51. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Italian Club; Veterans Club. ALBERT G. MUSHAW 243 Church St. Amsterdam, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Adirondack Club; Debating Society; Glee Club; Intramural Tennis; NFCCS; NSA. FRANK J. NEELEY 7 Warren Ave. Troy, N. Y. BA. in English Intramural Basketball; Troy Club. JOHN J. NETTER 111 Andrew 51. Kingston, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Intramurals; Knights of Columbus. ROBERT P. NICHOLSON P.O. Box 52 Meredith, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Boarders Club; Veterans Club. JAMES M. NOONAN 193 Euclid Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Chemistry Chemistry Club; German Club; Intramural Basketball. MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN Spring St. Loudonville, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramurals: A Tennis Champion; President Finance Club; Presi- dent Sophomore Class; Secretary Student Senate. ROBERT C. O'BRIEN 14 Locust Ave. Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics 74 FRANK C. PANNY 25 Holland Ave. Albany, N. Y. BA. in English German Club; Knights of Columbus. JOHN J. OGDEN 10 Chester St. Glens Falls; N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting WILLIAM J. O'CALLAGHAN 148 East Pomona St. Philadelphia, Pa. B.A. in History JOSEPH M. PELLEGRINO 248 West Brigge St. Catskill, N. Y. 3.5. in Mathematics Instrument Society of America; Intramural Football, Basketball; Physics Club; Roger Bacon Mathematics Club; Veteran's Club. 75 GEORGE R. PHELAN 727 Madison Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Third Order of St. Francis. THOMAS POTTENBURGH 29 McCullock Ave. Ruvena, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Boarders Club; Chairman-Hobo Hop,- Freshmen Basketball,- Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club-President. MILFORD R. POWERS 296 Third St. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics 76 JOSEPH M. POISSANT Malone, N. Y. 203 Duane St. B.A. in History Coventry Players; Intramurals; Knights of Columbus; Sigma Omega. JOSEPH W. QUEST 35 Continental Ave. Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; lntramurals: Basketball, Tennis; Troy Club. WILLIAM C. RABE 9 Keeler Dr. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Sigma Omega. BOHDAN RAKOCZY 71 Champlain St. Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Chemistry Chemistry Club; Vice-President, Chess Club. STEPHEN P. RACKO 1056 Helderberg Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Intramurals: Football, Softball; Knights of Columbus; Schenectady Club. 77 THEODORE RAPPAPORT 127 North Pine Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Siena News. WILLIAM J. REEDY South Shaker Farm Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics ROBERT D. REVELLA 1677 Avenue A Schenectady, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; lntramurals: Football, Basketball; Italian Club; Junior Class Float Committee; R.O.T.C. Ball Committee; R.O.T.C. Band; Sieno Collegians. 78 DONALD w. REKEMEYER 30 Emerick Lane Watervliet, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting JOSEPH P. RILEY 589 River St. B.B.A. in Accounting Troy, N. Y. L. JOSEPH RIVEST 202 Columbia St. Cohoes, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Sigma Omega. HOWARD ROSEN 1 17 Winthrop Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Bowling League; Business Society; Italian Club; Saga Staff. 79 ALEXANDER ROLLO 307 Root Ave. Scotia, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Intramural Basketball,- R.O.T.C. Boll Committee; Sago Staff; Snow Ball Committee. WILLIAM ROSENBLUM 66 Amity St. Cohoes, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society,- Troy Club. WILLIAM D. RYAN 16 Wellington Ave. Pitfsfield, Mass. B.A. in History STANLEY V. ROWNEY 2845 Guilderland Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. B.S. in Pre Med Biology Club, Vice-Presidenf; I.C.C. Rep- resentafive. JOHN P. RUTNIK 158 Quail Sf. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Basketball: Fre'shman, J. V., Varsity; Infra- murols: Football, Softball, Tennis; Officials Club; Secretary, Senior Class,- Treasurer, Junior Class; Varsity Club; Vice-Presidenf, Freshman Class. ANTHONY F. SCHMITZ 14 Chestnut St. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Intramurols: Softball, Basketball, Football; Officials Club; Var- sity Club. EARL F. SAWYER Box 444, Shaker Rd. Wotervliet, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting WILLIAM A. SETTLE 1020 State St. Schenectady, N. Y. 3.8. in Economics Business Society; Glee Club; Junior Prom Committee; Officials Club; Snow Ball Com- mittee. JOSEPH D. SICLUNA 141 No. Broadway Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology German Club; Knights of Columbus; Mil'- tary Ball Committee; Rifle Club; Schenec- tady Club; St. Barbara Shrine Committee; Student Senate. FRANK E. SMITH 244 Central Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; German Club. JOHN J. SMITH 19 Lansing Ave. Troy, N. Y. B.B.A. in Accounting Business Society; Junior Prom Committee; Saga Staff; Troy Club. ARNOLD SPANER 384 Hamilton St. Albany, N. Y. 8.3. in Economics Sigma Omega. GORDON SULLIVAN Spring Rd. Moriville Lake, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics 82 DAVID B. TRAYNOR 315 Elmwood Ave. Ithaca, N. Y. 3.5. in Mathematics Adirondack Club; Boarders Club; Junior Class Vice-President; ROTC Band. ROBERT F. TOMMANEY 25 Turner Place Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Physics German Club; Intramural Basketball; President, Instrument Society of America; Treasurer, American lnstifute of Physics. JAMES M. SWEENEY 244 So. Manning Blvd. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Intramurals: Football, Basketball,- Vice- President Student Senate. ROBERT P. TROJAK 1921 Bentley Rd. Schenectady, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology 83 JOHN J. TOUHEY 60 Winthrop Ave. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in English German Club; Intercollegiate Mock Sen- ate; Intercollegiate Student Assembly; President, Gavel Club; Representative to NFCCS. EDMUND WALSH 277 West Lawrence 5!. Albany, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Freshman Basketball; Intromurals: Basket- ball, Football; J. V. Basketball. MARVIN WEISS 95A Shaker Rd. W. Albany, N. Y. 3.5. in Economics Business Society; Veterans Club. .:. :- mm: GORDON A. WARNER Niskiyuna, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Sigma Omega. 84 FRANK J. WELNHOFER, JR. Stop if:7 Western Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Mathematics GEORGE R. WELCH 2854 Plunket Ave. Schenectady, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Freshman Basketball; lntramurals: Basket- ball, Football; J. V. Basketball; Varsity Basketball. MALCOLM H. WINN West Pawlet, Vermont 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Cheer Leader; Intramur- als: Basketball, Football; Military Ball Committee; Troy Club; Varsity Club. JOHN R. WHYTE 519 Lincoln Place Brooklyn, N. Y. BA. in Sociology Boarders Club; lntramurals: Basketball, Football; Metropolitan Club; Varsity Bas- ketball; Varsity Club. '1 85 4qu A1 ROBERT W. WRIGHT 740 Madison Ave. Albany, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics THOMAS F. ZETTERSTROM R.D. $t3 Saratoga Springs, N. Y. B.A. in Sociology Bowling League; Co-Chairman ROTC Ball; Coventry Players; N.S.A., ROTC Rifle Team; St. Barbara Shrine Committee,- Up- per Fifteen Flying Club. MARVIN YOWE 2349 6th Ave. 3.5. in Economics Troy, N. Y. JOHN W. ZAMPIER Apartmenf 8A Bldg. 2, Taylor Apartments Troy, N. Y. 8.5. in Economics Business Society; Freshman Basketball; ln- tramurol Softball; J. V. Basketball; Treas- urer Sophomore Class; Troy Club; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Club. VAHAN AKULIAN DONALD F. ARDELL JOHN J. CORONA HOWARD M. CRONIN HERBERT DEITCHER ANTHONY J. DePALMA ANTHONY G. DiBLASI HAROLD D. EMMERLING 88 JOSEPH A. GUNDERMANN JOHN J. HIGGINS HELEN McDERMOTT JAMES MARKHAM WILLIAM J. OICALLAGHAN NOT PICTURED WILLIAM F. FENNELLY EDWARD G. MARCHAND DENNIS J. STEWART JOSEPH P. TROUE JOSEPH F. MEANY JAMES NOONAN ROBERT F. TOMMANEY JOHN J. TUOHEY The students recognized in WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES each year are nominated from approximately 650 colleges and universities. Campus nominating committees make their selections on the basis of the student's scholarship; his participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities; his citizenship and service to the school; and his promise of future usefulness. Each member is awarded a certificate of recognition, presented on the campus either at graduation or earlier in the year. Also, WHO'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES provides a placement or reference service to assist seniors and graduates seeking employment. 89 :gr'f's'Flaaf Hues Third , Sophorh'or? CIQSs-L 63155 ;Secondy,-H6ce: L , Sponsored by seniors I Jynicrs-Dispiuy TheirikAinikiy H Row 1: D. Dubois, J. Mascara, W. Mihalski, J. Gundermann, Mr. T. Castellano, Moderator, N. Lasarso, H. Emmerling, J. Markham, l. Handler, R. Fitzgerald, J. Smith. Row 2: R. Hayden, C. Chouiniere, C. Grimmer, M. Moriarty, J. Higgins, E. Bucci, R. Clarke, H. Deitcher, H. Rosen, A. Rollo. Row 3: S. Honicki, H. Cronin, R. Connolly, J. Fahey, C. Long, R. Holland, J. Hamilton, J. Quest, T. Burke, N. Nardillo. Row 4: R. Whyte, A. Schmitz, J. Markham, J. Zampier, W. DeCoste, P. Agnello, A. Farina, A. Dempf, J. Diffily. Row 5: P. Conway, R. McKie, J. Elliott, J. Cook, R. Kohut, J. Doyle, R. McGinn, F. Martley, N. Corradi, R. Bonvouloir. Row 6: J. Fahey, S. Rawney, T. Dexter, J. Corona, E. Mrozek, R. Revella, A. Mushaw, W. Settle, T. Curnin. Row 7: T. Beairsto, T. Fitzgerald, J. Sweeny, J. Jurcsak. September 17, 1951 - on this date the class of 1955 became a reality at Siena. One of the most memorable events of our freshman year was the period set aside for hazing. Like those who came before us we were issued dinks and were forced to undergo the hardships which are fa- miliar to all Siena men. Our humiliations were short lived because of our fervor and ability to work as a harmonious unit. Accompanied by the cheers of the upper-classmen we subdued the adverse sophomores. The hazing period ended when the Sophomore Class, paced by the sophomore referees,' trounced the freshmen in the Field Dayll events. Shortly after we. received our first taste of electioneering. A dark horse candidate John Higgins was elected president of the class. Our other officers were John Rutnik, vice-president; John Lynch, treasurer; George Sullivan, secretary; and Michael Moriarty, historian. The Rev. Paschal Foley, O.F.M., became class moderator. Joe Gundermann, John Rutnik, and John Zampier were standouts on the JV Basketball Team. Our class also was well represented on the baseball team that year. Don Ardell and Chris Long were the dia- mond greats of the freshman class. Our class smoker was a huge suc- cess. The class outing in the spring is well remembered by all who attended. In September 1952 we entered our Sophomore year. Our class officers for our second year were Michael O'Brien, president; John Corona, vice-president; Jeremiah Mangan, secretary; John Zampier, treasurer; and James Kenny, historian. On the social side of things we were outstanding. The Sophomore Soiree was enjoyed by all and considered by many to be the best informal dance of the year. The class also co-sponsored a jazz concert. In May 1953 we elected our Junior class officers. Elected to class office were John Corona, president; David Traynor, vice-president; John Rutnik, secretary; Harold Emmerling, treasurer; and John Higgins, his- torian. September came quickly and at last we were upper classmen. The summer found us devoid of our guiding hand, the Rev. Paschal Foley, O.F.M. . Father Paschal had been transferred to further the teachings of God in another part of the Holy Name Province. What We had lost in the leaving of Father Paschal, we regained in our new moderator, Mr. Thomas Castellano. Most of us were now engaged in the study of our chosen maior field. We had come a long way in two short years toward the attaining of our desired goal in life under the tutelage and guidance of the good Friars. We started off the year with an outing. The climax of a marvelous social calendar was our own Junior Prom held in Gibbons Hall. The theme of the dance was Carnival in Rhythm. Once again the class proved that its drive and spirit could overcome the almost insurmount- able tasks encountered in putting over a formal dance. In May we elected class officers to guide us through our remaining year at Siena. Harold Emmerling was elected Senior Class president. The following were also elected to class office: Joe Gundermann, vice- president; John Rutnik, secretary; Jim Markham, treasurer; and Nick La- Sarso, historian. Other members of the class were elected to the Student Senate. Class members became leaders of many campus organizations and fulfilled their capacities capably. In November the class held a dinner. After an enjoyable meal the class was addressed by Father John J. Manning, O.F.M. His talk will be well-remembered by all of us. The Saga was started and gained SENIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Sitting: Joseph Gundermann, Vice-Presiclent; Har- old Emmerling, President; John Rutnik, Secretary. Standing: Nicholas LuSarso, Historian; James Mark- nam, Treasurer. momentum as the semester rolled by. The culmination of the staff's effort is shown in this beautiful book. The couples at the Snow Ball on February 18 danced to the melo- dious strains of Billy Butterfield and his orchestra. The biggest social event of the year was enjoyed by the entire school. The winter slowly turned into spring and we began to realize that our days at Siena were numbered. As the time for parting drew close, we cost around for some bond which would permanently and visibly tie us with the past us well as the future. The class chose a micro-film machine for the class gift. This gift will add to the equipment of our new, beautiful library. We are all looking forward to commencement which is the begin- ning of our efforts to attain our goals in life. It is our duty to put into practice the high ideals and principles which are Siena. We shall go forth with the spirit of St. Francis and exemplify the high ideals of a Sienu Man. We thank you from the bottom of our heart, Siena, - it has been a pleasure knowing you. Mr. Thomas Castellano, Moderator; Harold Emmerling, President 95 JUNIOR CLASS From the day we registered in September, 1952 the class of 1956 has been destined to make history at Sienu. Under the capable guidance of Mr. Daniel Horgun, Moderator, We have presented an impressive list of activities. As bewildered Freshmen, our enthusiasm was felt a long to be remembered Sophomore Soiree with Bill Hunt as chairman. In this, our Junior year, our contributions to campus life overshadowed the past. After the results of the annual class elections were in, the following were installed: by the Sophomores during Hazing Week and the H I H . . . . . President ........................ John McKune Slena News, In an editorial praised our moral VIC- . . . . . . . Vlce-PreSIdent ................ Louns TeSSIer tory. The Freshman class Presudent, Michael Verdlle , . . . I Secretary .................... James McGuure gave us organization and leadership Wthh was . . . Treasurer ............................ Earl Sklff prevalent In the class smoker and our float entered In . . Historian ...................... George Kelly the annual Pep Rally. After a lively election, John McKane was chosen to lead us as Sophomores. We easily subdued the Freshmen during Hazing Week and went on to hold This same election also seated five of our classmates on the Student Senate. In addition to McKane, Vincent Ruggiero was Secretary; William Reilly, Treasurer; Row 1: G. Kelly, L. Tessier, J. McKane, Mr. D. Horgan, J. McGuire, E. Skiff, G. Thurber, D. Boyd, J. Picchi. Row 2: J. Mack, B. Cobb, C. Berger, H. Nordhauser, J. Stycos, C. Giovannone, W. Maloney, R. Roth, M. Verdile, T. Hamill, J. Patenaude. Row 3: G. Agars, E. Campbell, P. Marra, E. Petrillo, T. Sullivan, J. Craney, W. Murani, J. Harris, W. Cummings, J. McGrath. Row 4: J. Gerardi, R. Noceru, H. Wolfe, l. Cavoli, M. Burns, J. Tobin, G. Murphy, N. Vincelette, P. Mafilios. Row 5: R. Vullee, D. Cimino, V. Ruggiero, W. Sweet, R. Purcell, J. Owens, W. Tompkins, D. Dun- can, K. Hullorun, F. Schufer. 96 w; -u:n CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Louis Tessier, Vice-President; Mr. D. Horgun, Mod- erator; John McKane, President. Standing: George Kelly, Historian; Earl Skiff, Treasurer; James McGuire, Secretary. Wiliam Hunt, N.$.A. Representative; and David Dun- can, N.F.C.C.S. Representative. Also, our class had outstanding representatives in other class activities which form the well rounded man. Among the members of the Varsity basketball team were the following Juniors: Tim Hill, Frank Koenig, Earl Skiff, and Justin McCarthy. William Powell also led the golf team to important victories. Perhaps the date most remembered by all of us was the Junior Prom held this Spring. It iustifiably lived up to the traditions of success of previous proms. We wish to thank Mr. Horgan for his guidance and with three weII-remembered years behind us we are looking forward to an active finale. Mr. D. Horgan, Moderator; John McKane, President Row 1: C. Goca, J. Clute, J. Jankowski, T. Jeram, L. Fuvreuu, C. O'Donnell, B. Turss, F. Mendel. Row 2: A. Borthalt, B. McLaughlin, P. McKennu, L. Bradley, J. Connorsy J. Tobin, R. Cote, R. Topping. Row 3: D. Porisi, G. Strittmotter, A. Gunst, J. Dean, J. Allen, J. Gamble, R. Duhoty, R. Mul- vey, R. Moore. Row 4: T. Quinn, V. chbury, A. Chesterfield, J. Albertine, L. Mullen, T. Moron, J. Bourdeou, J. McAuIiffe, N. Strite. Row 5: P. McTaggart, R. Cesare, P. DuFresne, A. Strain, R. Aumiller, J. Frawiey,P. Strope, P. McTuggart. Row 6: J. Hogan, J. Mangini, J. Collins, L. Back- aus, E. Tobin, J. Olsen. SOPHOMORE CLASS We, the class of '57, have reached the hoIf-way mark of our college career. We reflect on our two years of col- lege during which the transition from High School Youth to College Man took place. In September of '53 we arrived at Sieno, went through the grind of registration, and inspected our new surround- ings. In the ensuing two weeks we became be-dinked Frosh under the guiding hands of the Sophomores. Closing the period of initiation was the annual field day, which was won e as usual - by the Sophomores. However, they found the Freshmen no easy opponents. Undaunted by defeat we buckled down to the new and unfamiliar college routine. The Freshman Smoker gave us an excellent opportunity to meet all the incoming stu- dents. Early in October the foilowing class officers were elected: President V . Charles Arndt Vice-President James Olsen Secretary . . Lawrence Favreau Treasurer . Richard Hennessey Historian . , . Peter McTaggart During the school year of 1953-1954 the Frosh, guided by their Moderator, Fr. Robert F. Gabel, O.F.M., partici- pated in the various school activities, some of which were: Rev. Robert Gabel, O.F.M., Moderator 98 the Pep Rally, intramural sports, Freshman basketball and many other social and athletic functions. The year passed quickly; the semester exams, the Re- treat and Easter vacation came and went. In April we went to the polls and elected the following officers to guide us during the school year of 1954-1955: President .......................... Charles Arndt Vice-President ............ V Thomas Jeram Secretary . ..................... Richard Hennessey Treasurer H .... Lawrence Favreau Historian ................... . Cornelius O'Donnell In September of '54 we returned to the campus, slightly less in number, and embarked on the second year of our college life. With the return of school came the annual hazing. The shoe was on the other foot this year and we delighted in putting the incoming Frosh through their paces. In the field day activities, the out-numbered Sophomores managed to win the football game and likewise the basket- ball game but were defeated in track and tug of war. However, as tradition has it, in case of a tie, the Sopho- mores win. On October 15th under the guidance of co- chairmen, James Olsen and Neil O'Donnell, we put on our first dance. It was the Sophomore Soiree, in an appropriate Parisienne setting. The dance was a tremendous success, despite Hurricane Hazel, an uninvited guest. When the annual Pep Rally was held on December 2nd, 1954, the Sophomore Class captured second place in the float competition. A dinner meeting was held on December 7th and was hailed by all who attended. Thus our participation in campus activities was notable and with this background we are looking forward to scaling even further heights in our Junior year. CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Charles Arndt, President; Tom Jeram, Vice-President. Standing: Larry Favreau, Treasurer; Richard Hennessey, Secretary,- Cornelius O'Donnell, Historian. 99 We arrived at Siena on September 8, 1954 not knowing what was in store for us. We were no longer High School Boys but College Men. That strange feeling we had, soon disappeared when we were invited to Gibbons Hall. There, we were fomiliorized with the Orienta- tion Program and what was expected of college freshmen. We were introduced to our class moderator, Fr. Eugene Shea, O.F.M., and the Student Senate President, Thomas Fitzgerald, who revealed to us our duties and privileges. We were also made aware of the value of par- F R E S H M A N ticipating in campus organizations and functions. The rumors we heard of Freshman initiation were soon verified. C L A S S The Sophomores informed us of the hazing and that we were to fulfill their every wish. On September 23rd, at 7:30 P.M., we were given 0 chance to show off our paiamas to the Albany public. We followed the Sophomore hazing committee through the streets of Albany and visited a depart- ment store. The parade ended at State Teachers College where we placed a Siena banner in Brubocher Hall. Finally, the clay of reckoning arrived. The annual Sophomore- Freshmon Field Day was on September 24th with the following results: Row 1: W. Lope, G, Kirsh, J. Sontoro, K. Goewey, J. Stohlmon, J. Santini, G. Ellis, 8. Kautzman, D. Marchewka, L. Long, M. Vogel, T. Waring, J. Polocsek, J. Jimpson, C. Weiss, T. McNamee, V. Ireland, E. Visker, L Kot, W. Statz, P. Kohut, J. Guilfoil. Row 2: R. McGovern, R. Pallozzi, M. Sassone, A. Fiore, E. Sheehon, J. McGrath, M. Dixon, D. Devino, .l. DeNataIe, G. Boccia, F. Guthrie, C. Pope, R. Drabent, R. Stott, J. Glynn, F. Ryan, H. Fitch, J. Zeno, J. Girzone, D. Colbert. Row 3: L. Lagusse, W. Ryan, J. Barrett, J. Beotty, R. Newhams B. Burke, R. Nadeuu, J. DeCerce, M. Brady, P. Blauboer, J. Thero, T. Holmes, T. Neylan, J. Cavanaugh. Row 4: J. Johnson, V. Chesterfield, JiOstrowidiski, R. Lee, J. Mazzone, A. Popp, B. Prahm, B. Jensen, W. Ducey, P. Engel, H. Ungerman, C. Forkeutis, J. Ribey, T. Shavo, G. Benzie, R. Neaton, P. Fitzgerald, J. Smolen. Row 5: G. Kiely, F. Conley, M. Charland, J. Connolly, J. Cairns, M. Mondoux, R. Coleman, W. Graham, R. Faulkner, T. Kelly, G. Becker, G. Gir- 100 mindl, J. Romano, T. Murphy, J. Browne, J. Bosnian, R. VanApeldoorn, A. DiCerbo, J. O'Connor, J. Kirker, R. Mihalko. Row 6: G. Merry, J. Jen- kinson, J. Michne, J. Geiselman, R. Schmelzinger, C. Miller, B. Feiden, R. Whitney, A. Segel. Row 7: H. Clifford, P. Kelly, W. Maxwell, R. Harte, R. Rossi, R. Lane, F. Kopser, T. Walsh, J. Zepf, R. Cronin, C. McCluskey, T. McGee, J. Rispole, R. Mitchell, D. McCobe, P. Beigel. Touch Football ........................................... Sophs Giet Basketball ................................................. Sophs t43-36t Track 8t Field . ......................................................... Frosh Tug O'War .............................................................. Frosh Thus, the class of '58 made more than a respectable showing. At the Freshman Smoker we changed our opinion of the upper- classmen. During the festivities time was taken to nominate class officers. After a heated Campaign we went to the polls on September 28 and elected the following officers: President ............................................ Thomas McNamee Vice-President .............................................. Ted Pezzulo Secretary .................................................... Charles Weiss Treasurer .................................................. Donald Wilson Historian .................................................... Julius Jimpson And so with our first year behind us, we are confidently looking forward to the next three and a chance to be another history-making class at Siena. Thomas McNamee, President; Rev. Eugene Shea, O.F.M., Moderator CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Ted Pezzulo, Vice-President; Thomas McNamee, President; Rev. Eugene Shea, O.F.M., Moderator. Standing: Charles Weiss, Secretary; Dan Wilson, Treasurer; Julius Jimp- son, Historian. 101 Frosh Join The Sieno News FRESHMAN Only??? Cards To Go REGISRATION All Se? For The Rush What Are They Doing In There? ORIENTATION Pete Bonvouloir, President Of The Boarder's Club Speaks PUBLICATIONS JOHN CORONA Editor-in-chief Moderator SAGA STAFF MR. THOMAS CASTELLANO RICHARD CLARKE Associate Editor 108 As you thumb through the 1955 Sago, we, the Saga Staff, hope that it recalls memories and events of the past year. The Saga, as the name implies, is a pictorial narrative of the college year 1954-1955. Although the creation of the Saga lies with the Senior class, the pieasure derived by reading it can be every- ones' - students, faculty and friends. The publishing of the yearbook required much thought and planning, before any actual work be- gan. Arrangements were made with the printer and photographer and our deadlines were given to us. Finally, after the signing of the contracts, the staff began its work. Under the guidance of our moderator, Mr. Thomas Castellano, we have put our best efforts into the pro- duction of this book. We have tried to take as many pictures of the students and their activities as time would allow us. In addition to pictures, copy was prepared and edited, and then outlined on dummy sheets. During this process many ideas evolved and were used whenever they proved practical. The Saga Staff was formed at the last Junior class meeting of the Spring semester. John Corona was appointed Editor of the Saga, and in this capacity performed an outstanding iob. He was assisted by Dick Clarke, Associate Editor and Ed Bucci, Senior EDWARD BUCCI IRVING HANDLER Senior Editor Co-Editor, Activities Activities Stuff Plans Layout Editor, in performing all the activities which produced this volume. Senior Editor, Ed Bucci, did an excellent iob with the senior and faculty sections. He was assisted by John Smith. The activities and campus organization sections were covered by Irv Handler and and Pete Bonvou- loir. They are to be commended for a iob well done. They supervised the taking of all pictures which ap- pear in this publication. Working under lrv and Pete were John Doyle, Paul Agnello, Harold Emmerling, Bill Mihalsky and Steve Honicki. The action from the sports arena was handled by two very capable Seniors, John Higgins and Dick Fitzgerald. Their coverage was complete and exact, especially that of our basketball team. The men in the background, who were responsi- ble for the financial end, were the Circulation and Advertising staff. Working with Howard Cronin, Busi- ness Manager, was the staff comprised of lrv Handler, A. Rollo, James Markham, Richard Fitzgerald, Edwin Mrozek, Howard Rosen, Ed Bucci and John Smith. Our thank to John Stycos, a Junior, for his excel- lent and imaginative drawings which appear in this Saga. The end covers and divider pages were done by Hy Rosen. A ROLAND BONVOULOIR HOWARD CRONIN Co-Editor, Activities Business Manager Business Staff discusses advertisements 109 RICHARD FITZGERALD Co-editor, Sports Editors discuss artwork with John Stycos JOHN STYCOS Art Editor College of Saint Ber-narzline of Siena SIENA COLLEGE, LOUDONV'ILLE, N. Y., NOVEMBER 19, 1954 CARL GRIMMER Ediior w .. aww CHARLES BERGER Phofographer HO lLeft to Rightl M. Skowronek, K. Halloran, R. Reiner, R. Dunkovich, Father Mark, and R. Englander. The News Editor, the Feature Editor and the Sports Editor of The Siena News each week send their reporters to all corners of the Siena campus to collect items of interest which bring you, our fellow students, in closer alliance with the multiple activities on campus. When these reporters return with their stories, the Editor-in-Chief and the Associate Editor, under the competent direction of the paper's moderator, the Rev. Mark V. Angelo, O.F.M., and Technical Advisor, Mr. Burnett Fowler, write headlines for the stories and lay them out on a sheet of five columns which goes to make up the six or eight-page weekly, The Siena News. Joe Picchi writes and assigns the straight news stories. Herb Smith assigns the feature stories and John Higgins sees to it that sports get a big play. Dick Duncovich, Associate Editor, helps Carl Grimmer, Editor-in-Chief, in writing the heads and in making up the pages. Gossip is covered in the News by the capable Luke N. See lan incognito for a shy Newsiel. Luke's column, On The Pan, provides humorous off the record news concern- ing students. Our inquiring reporter, Joe Picchi, rooms the campus each week and asks your opinions and reactions to current, academic, social, religious and a host of other subjects which he ferrets out for you in llThe Nosy Newsiell column. Herb Wolfe's Musical Musings have captured the taste of campus music lovers. Herb's column treats the students to all kinds of music from the jazz of Louis Armstrong to the highbrow style of Bach and Beethoven. John Higgins keeps us abreast of the world of sports through Higginsl Highlights . Charlie Berger's candid camera provides photographs of a serious and humorous nature which would lend to the life blood of any college weekly. He is ever-clicking at dances and other social affairs. A series of articles written in the News this past year by members of the faculty, called Our Cultural Tradition,l was devoted to the educational, cultural and religious pursuits of our fellow students. It is for articles such as this that the News has been awarded national recognition as a first class college newspaper by the Associated College Press. The thanks of the staff of The Sienct News deserves for its cooperation and sacrifices are many. As outlined in the News' Code of Policy, it has certainly endeavored to make this newspaper a reflection of the aims and functions of Siena College. REV. MARK V. ANGELO O.F.M., Moderator I'll THE BEVERWYCK The Beverwyck is the title of Siena's student magazine. Each issue presents new problems to the editors, and new short stories, poems, articles and features to the readers. Literary talent in the college is the mainstay of the magazine, so continuous campaigns are carried on for manuscripts. The Beverwyck office is located in the publications building. The editor this year was Salvatore Catalano. The Beverwyck was first pub- lished in April 1947 as a slim sliver of light to keep alive the flickering candle of literary endeavour at Siena. The magazine has more than fulfilled the dreams of its originators, and as each deadline is met, its moderator, Rev. Charles V. Hayes, O.F.M., and the staff of editors relax, feeling certain they have carried on the fine traditions of quality work established by their predecessors. STAFF REV. CHARLES HAYES O.F.M. Editor-in-Chief Salvatore D. Catalano Moderator Night School Editor Yolanda Pezzulo Associate Editor Michael P. Burns Circulation Manager Paul Hart Moderator Rev. Charles V. Hayes, O.F.M. Contributing Editors: Vince Puritano John F. Slattery Bert Gould J. Smit Pat Hayes inight schooD 2 S. Catalano, J. Slattery, P. Hart, 3. Gould. REV. BRENDAN A. LYNCH, O.F.M. Saint Paul had a weapon with which he paved the way for Christendom through Asia Minor and Greece. He called it The Sword of the Spirit, the word of God. At Sieno, The Sword of the Spirit is a religious weekly edited under the direction of the school's spiritual director, The Rev. Brendan A. Lynch, O.F.M. It is living up to its name by serving as a spiritual weapon to slash the iron curtain of materialism which has been thrown over our beloved country, particularly in educational circles. The religious weekly contains timely articles concerning our Catholic 113 THE EHNORD OFTHE SPHUT faith and suggestions for a fuller spiritual life. Like St. Paul's trusted weapon, along with his reminder to early Christians of their warfare against paganism, we too are engaged in a spiritual war, a conflict of men ani- mated by the Spirit of Christ against those filled with the Spirit of Satan. Siena is fortunate in having such a bulletin. For it re- minds us that happiness, success and peace in life are not achieved through the stinging slash of a human warrior's weapon, but rather through the Sword of the Spirit. , Helen Volberg adjusts new co rd catalogue Record Library A popular spot - the magazine rack UBRARY STAFF Rev. Barnabas Abele, O.F.M., Librarian Mrs. Belonger assists students Seminar Room DEDICATION OF LIBRARY Very Reverend Jerome Dawson, O.F.M. 0892-19451 The name and deeds of the Very Reverend Jerome Dawson, O.F.M., are closely associated with the first nine years of the history of Siena College. On the Provisional Charter issued June 17, 1938, by the Board of Regents, for and on behalf of the Education Department of the State of New York, we find his name heading the list of incor- porators. Father Dawson was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Siena College for six years, 1937-1943, during which time he directed the planning and construction of Siena Hall and Gibbons Hall. When his term of office as Minister Provincial of Holy Name Province expired in 1943, he continued to serve on the Board of Trustees of Siena Col- lege until his death on June 25, 1945. It is with profound respect and deep gratitude that the present Board of Trustees dedicates this new library building to the memory of Father Jerome Dawson. Bishop Scully's Arrivoi Bishop Scully blesses new library Rev. Barnabas Abele, O.F.M., librarian, unveils portrait of Rev. Jerome Dawson Guests attending the Ceremonies Very Rev. Celsus Wheeler, O.F.M., Chairman of the Board of Trustees presents library to Siena College Blessing of a Library Our help i: in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth. The Lord he with you and with Thy spirit. Let it: pray: O God who art the lord of all learning, pour forth Thy Blaming upon this Library. Let it mfely withstand lire and every peril, and per- mit it to increme it: volume: from day to day. May all who come here for work or for study make progreu in knowledge of thing; human and divine, and increase likewixe their love for Thee. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. The Father Jerome Dawson Memorial Library The library was designed by Rev. Brother Caietan J. B. Baumann, O.F.M., A.l.A., of New York City. The general contractors were Mc- Manus, Longe and Brockwehl of Albany, New York. Designed to harmonize with other campus buildings as a further development of the Siena quadrangle, the library is situated on the south side of the athletic field on a site facing Gibbons Hall, the College's gym and auditorium. Measuring approximately 198 by 100 feet, it is built in section of one, two and three stories and basement. The library contains two general reading rooms, each accommodating 185 students. Special features include a music room for recordings, a periodical room, bibiogrophicol room, conference rooms, micro-film room, reprair cmd workroom, Iibrarion's room, secretary's room, faculty room, and a staff room. Four floors of stock rooms accommodate 100,000 volumes in odd- ition to the shelves in the reading rooms. The stack rooms will be equipped with carrells for graduate student study. A spacious lobby provides an entrance to the general reading room and contains a nine-unit counter height charging desk, card catalog cabinets for 400,000 cards, and consultation tables for catalog trays. Bishop Scully speaks after Blessing Luncheon after the ceremonies REV. AMBROSE HARAN, JOHN MCKANE Junior Class President O.F.M., Moderator THOMAS FITZGERALD President JAMES SWEENY Vice-President THE STUDENT SENATE In 1937 the Administration of the College granted to the Student Body tor Student Associationi the privi- lege of seIf-government and the right of electing its own officers in a democratic manner. The first govern- ing body was elected by the first class in 1937 and was named the Student Senate of Siena College. Nominations and elections are held each Spring and the candidates are drawn from the Student Asso- ciation which includes all fully matriculated under- graduate students attending Siena College. The four officers of the Senate and its ten members, many of whom are delegates from key organizations, are truly representative of the Student Association and serve for a term of one year. The purposes of the Student Senate are evident from the preamble of its Constitution: . . . In order to provide for full student representation in all mat- ters pertinent to student affairs, in order to foster, to CHARLES ARNDT Sophomore Class President 120 integrate and to coordinate those religious, social and educational activities which develop virtues es- sential to a Christian gentleman and a responsible citizen . . . Three years ago, with the assistance of the campus committee of the National Student Association, the Senate began work on a new and improved Consti- tution. The Senate of 1954-55 had the privilege of bringing this task to fruition. A special faculty com- mittee was appointed by the President of the College and, working with the Senate and its Moderator, brought the final draft before the Faculty for its rec- ommendation. The President of the College approved the new Constitution on December 16, 1954, and the student body voted in its favor. This was one of the principal achievements of the Student Senate of 1954- 55, one which will accrue to the benefit of all Siena men for years to come. THOMAS McNAMEE Freshman Class President RICHARD HOLLAND Representative at large k VINCENT RUGGIERO WILLIAM REILLY HAROLD EMMERLING Secretary Treasurer Senior Class President Siudenf Senate in full session CHARLES CHOUINIERE WILLIAM HUNT 121 DAVID DUNCAN CARL GRIMMER Representative of Large N.S.A. Representative N.F.C.C.S. Representative Siena News Representative 122 Row 1: P. Agnello, G. Kelly, Fr. Ambrose, Moderator; Mr. F. Monahan, W. Hunt. Row 2: A. Weaver, N. O'Donnell, W. Ducey, J. Harris, T. Hamill, J. Picchi, H. Wolf. NATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION The National Student Association is a non-parti- san, non-sectarian confederation of more than 300 democratically-elected student governments at Ameri- can colleges and universities. U.S.N.S.A. represents through these student governments more than 800,000 American students. Formed in 1947, U.S.N.S.A. has won recognition in the educational community through its constituent membership in the American Council on Education, representation in the US. National Com- mission for UNESCO, and its participation in pro- grams carried on by the US. Office of Education and the National Education Association. Siena College became officially connected with N.S.A. in January, 1948. In these six short years, Siena has gradually evolved as a prominent member of this promising organization, as a leader in regional and district affairs and even in affairs of national scope. The various services offered by N.S.A. are listed under three main headings: educational and student affairs, international affairs, and student government. On a campus level, Siena's committee has endeavored to fulfill these duties as best serve the student and administrative interests. N.S.A. sponsors, before the Senate, the National Leadership Training Program, and is now developing a plan to organize for better future leaders. The N.S.A. Student Discount Service is of primary value and developing in importance on the Siena campus, providing liberal discounts for Siena students among merchants throughout the area. Last year, Siena participated in the annual variety show which was part of the program of the fall re- gional of which Siena was host college of the New York State Region. Frank Martley and Paul Agnello were co-chairmen for the Convention. Among Siena's representatives at the Regional Assembly were George Kelly, Bill Hunt, Herb Wolf, Tom Hamill and Joe Picchi. Membership in this organization is open to all colleges maintaining a scholastic level equal the average, and who hold the preamble in all its rights and obligations. Delegates to the N.S.A. this year are: Senior Dele- gate, George Kelly; Junior Delegate, Frank Martley; Representative to the Student Senate, Bill Hunt; First Alternate, Tom Hamill; District Chairman, Paul Agnel- lo. Moderator of the qroup is Rev. Arbrose Haran, O.F.M., and the Assistant Moderator is Mr. F. Mona- han. Row 1: Rev. Ambrose Haran, O.F.M., M. O'Briens C. Chouiniere, T. Hamill, J. Corcoran. Row 2: R. Como, J. Buffalini, A. Bur'hGlL A. Farina, W. Guttieri, S. Rowney. lNTER-CLUB COUNCIL The lnter-Club Council was organized in Septem- ber 1950, and is directly responsible to the Student Senate. This Association was formed to coordinate student activities, to act in an advisory capacity to the Student Senate, and to give campus organiza- tions unanimity and a voice in handling student affairs. Membership consists of the presidents, or representa- tives of all chartered clubs. The chairman is elected by members of I.C.C. from a list of senators submitted by the Student Senate. Some of the activities which the lnter-Club Coun- cil has taken charge of and organized in the past years are The Pep Rally Dance and the Spring Car- nival. This year the I.C.C. was given the honor of I23 conducting the most prominent dance on campus The SnowBaII . One of the chief contributions of the I.C.C. in coordination with the office of Discipline was in formulating an activity file card for student's extra curricular activities. This will help both students and faculty for recommendations in obtaining jobs after graduation. The oficers for the I.C.C. this past year were: Charles Chouiniere Jack Diffily Chairman Vice-Chcirmon Secretary . . Tom Hamill Treasurer . Mike O'Brien Moderator Rev. Ambrose Horon, O.F.M. 124 Row 1: J. Diffily, Rev. Ambrose Huron, O.F.M., D. Duncan. Row 2: L. Joyce, T. Gorzynski, C. O'Donnell. N.F.C.C.S. The National Federation of Catholic College Students is an organization of students in Catholic Colleges and Universities in the United States. These are grouped into twenty regional councils distributed throughout the country. Siena is a member of the New York-New Jersey region which consists of twenty-two colleges. Functionally, the Federation is divided into na- tional commissions, or centers of student activity in various fields. We, at Siena, through our campus clubs, offer the services of six commissions. The Mar- iology Committee is engaged in the study and activi- ties relating to devotion to the Blessed Mother. This committee is also engaged in the work of Christian Doctrine. Besides Forensics, The Gavel Club likewise promotes the work of International Relations. The Col- lege magazine, the Beverwyck, works in cooperation with the Literary Commission. Finally, the Student Senate at Siena is greatly assisted by the Student Government Commission. Our N.F.C.C.S. Campus Committee is the clearing board for information and material on Family Life, Student Relief Organization, and Travel Programs. This campus committee consists of twelve members selected from the various classes and clubs. The offi- cers are: Senior Delegate . .. ..... John Diffily Representative to the Student Senate .. David Duncan Moderator ,, Rev. Ambrose Haran, O.F.M. The above delegates were Siena's representatives at the Federation's Convention held this past summer at Chicago, Illinois. At these conventions the work of the preceding year is reviewed and policies are for- mulated for the coming year. Eighteen years have passed since the Bishops of America, noting student initiative, established this or- ganization under the Youth Department of the Na- tional Catholic Welfare Conference. Subsequent years have given the Federation the followoing purposes: to acquaint Catholic College Students with their re- sponsibility to the student community; to develop Catholic lay leadership; to promote American Catholic Student solidarity; to represent Catholic College Stu- dent opinion on the National and International scene; to act as a center on information on student affairs; to promote democratically elected student governments. John Mayer, the Region President, addressed our student body in November, 1954 and on April of this year Siena was host to the New York-New Jersey region for its monthly meeting. These events have given the students of Siena a first hand view of the work of the Federation. OF ST. FRANCIS The Third Order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1221. The purpose of the Third Order is the sanctification of its members while they are living a religious life in the world of the trades and profes- sions. Over the centuries, its membership has grown to include men and women, mcried and single, from all walks of life. At present, there are four million Third Order members in the world, and over one hundred thousand in the United States. The present Rule of the Order consists in three short, simple chapters. The first decrees the requisites for membership, and requires the wearing of the scapular and cord under street clothes. The second chapter defines the Order's way of life, counselling moderation, decency, and the cultivation of virtues. it also prescribes frequent reception of the Sacra- ments, the daily office, and the exercise of the spiritual 125 and corporal works of mercy. The third chapter dis- cusses the administration of the fraternities. On campus, the Third Order meets on the first Sunday of each month for Mass and Communion in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel. The meetings are held after Mass in the Third Order Room, in the basement 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 present officers of the club are: Maurice O'Mara, Prefect; Mary O'Connel, Vice-Prefect; Santa M. Aliberti, Secretary; Leona E. Stonaszek, Treasurer; Michael DiFabio, Master of Novices; Mildred A. Mitchell, Mistress of Novices; and Rev. Brendan A. Lynch, O.F.M., Moderator. Seated: H. Flynn, Rev. Laurence Rainville, O.F.M., W. Brady. Standing: R. Nuspliger, P. Agnello, J. Diffily, J. Jenkinson, H. Sullivan, G. Merry. MARIOLOGY COMMITTEE A small, zealous group works on the Sieno College campus in affiliation with the National Federation of Catholic College Students. This group, the Mariology Committee, has the purpose of trying to make Mary, the Mother of God, more known and loved and to induce Siena men to be devoted to her while spreading the word of her Son. Rev. Laurence Rainville, O.F.M., is the moderator of the group and to him we attribute much of the success of the undertakings of the Mcriology Committee. The other officers of the Mariology Committee are: Harry Flynn, Chairman; J. Graham Hasbrouck, Co-Chairman; Paul Agnello, Publicity Agent; and John Jenkinson, Representative to N.F.C.C.S. During the past year, the Mariology Committee put up the Perpetual Rosary Chart which is seen in the various buildings on the campus. The committee also undertook the distribution of the Minimums, holy cards which have a picture of Our Lady of Fatima on the front and a short examination of conscience on the back. The Committee also sent a delegate and an exhibit to the Regional Marian Congress held at New Rochelle in March. In February, the committee suggested to the Student Senate that it show Peace Plan From Heaven, a movie on Fatima. The Mariology Committee is a hard-working group which strives to guide Siena men to Jesus through Mary. 126 GERMAN Row 1: J. Quest, Rev. Michael McCloskey, O.F.M., Dr. Herbert Fuerst, J. Plotukis, F. Smith, A. Weaver. Row 2: I. Bogenreider, J. Ostrowidski, R. Stott, J. Stahlrnun, Ci Moreole, J. McGrath. Row 3: F. Keary, R. Mc- Donough, J. Gizonne, S. Bessmerx J. Thirkildsen. The German Club offers to all students studying the German Language the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of German culture, conversation, and political background. The German Club was organ- ized by the German Department in January of 1947 with Dr. Herbert Fuerst as its moderator. The club endeavors to present Germany not as the stern, militant country, but rather as the country of culture, songs and tradition. In addition to these educational discussions, the club is active socially. Each member anxiously awaits the various dinner CLUB The German Club meets meetings held throughout the scholastic year. These meetings are held in the Ratskeller of the Palm Garden Restaurant in Albany, and at each meeting the club features an interesting speaker. The atmosphere, your friends, refreshments - all these combined - render a most enjoyable evening. The oficers for this year were as follows: President Joseph Platukis Vice-Presiclent Harold Harder Secretary Lawrence Bradley I.C.C. Representative Charles Morealle 127 Row 1: O. Pigliovento, At Lavenio, P. Agnello, Mr. Thomas Castellano. D. Bumbury, T. Holmes. Row 3: St Pezzulo, G. Boccia, T. Quinn, C. Giovannone. Row 5: D. Cimino, A. Farina, E. Bucci, I. Handlers R. Cesare, S. Occhino, R. Parisi. Row 2: M. Verdile, J. Jurcsck, Row 4: P. Montenardo, IL CIRCOLO ITALIANO ll Circolo Itoliano, Siena's Italian Club, was founded in October, 1948. The purpose of the club is to promote the appreciation of the Italian culture and literature throughout the college. The members of the club have presented to the college library a complete set of Italian Encyclopedias. In spite of its youth, the Italian Club boasts a mem- bership of over forty-five active members. During the past year the Italian Club has participated in the activities of the Inter-Club Council. The club also holds during the year, monthly business meetings. The club holds a social gathering once a month at an Italian restaurant in the Tri-City area. In May, the club had its annual award dinner-dance. An award is given to Celebrities ut Dinner Party 128 the student who has attained the highest scholastic grade after two years, and an award is also given to the student who has been the most active in the club. An annual Christmas party for the orphans of the Tri-City area highlights the club's activities. This year ninety-eight orphans were feted. They received gifts from Santa and were cared for by many of the stu- dents, faculty and friends of the club. Club officers are: Paul Agnello, President; Eugene Petrillo, Vice-President; Anthony Lavenia, Secretary; Orlando Pigliavento, Treasurer; and Anthony Farina, ICC representative. The club moderator is Mr. Thomas A. Castellano. Un Gran Pesto A present from Santa L3??x I . x ? Wk 129 Row 1: N. Curiono, Mr. Thomas Castellano, Moderator; Y. Pezzulo. Row 2: C. Testo, S. Aliberii, C. Giovan- none, V. Puritano. Row 1: J. Gundermann, T. Beairsto, Rev. Charles Hayes, OFM, D. Ardell, F. Koenig. Row 2: W. Powell, C. Long, T. Hill, G. Maloney, E. Skiff, R. Kohut, J. Rutnik, M. Winn. Row 3: W. Reilly, D. Cimino, R. Whyte, N. McGraw, J. Kennedy, J. Zampier. VARSITY CLUB Next door to the ticket office is a room that is conspicuously set off for the members of one of the most active clubs on campus, the Varsity Club. The Varsity Club was established at Siena for the explicit purpose of fostering better relations between Indian letter winners and the Student Body. The club fulfills this obligation in sponsoring the annual Hobo Hop and by working closely with the Intramural Depart- ment at the annual spring field day. This year's Hobo Hop under the co-chairmanship of Tom Beairsto and Tom Dexter was outstanding in every respect. Approximately 300 couples danced and 130 trolicked to the music of Lennie Riccardi and his or- chestra. The general consensus of opinion on campus indicated that the dance is the most looked forward to on the Siena social calendar. The Varsity Club entered a team, the Busters, in every intra-school sport league. The club also spon- sored several social get-togethers and tournaments among members. Officers for the academic year were: President ........................... Donald Ardell Vice-President ................... Frank Koenig Secretary .......................... John Higgins Co-Treasurer . Joseph Gundermann Co-Treasurer .................. Thomas Beairsto Moderator Rev. Charles Hayes, O.F.M. VETERANS CLUB The Veterans Club was reactivated in 1952 with the entrance of Veteran students under the Korean GI Bill of Rights. The first semester started with about 40 active members under the leadership of Richard Como, the club's first president and principal or- ganizer. As a project, the club selected Aid to the disabled III veterans in the Albany Veterans Hospital in any way it was able. In working on this project, the club has escorted the veterans to the Siena home basketball games, the C.B.A. minstrel, and the various plays and concerts held here on campus. This year for the first time the club was able to operate under a full schedule and it is evident that the Veterans Club has grown to be one of the largest and most active clubs on campus. The club's atheltic teams have always finished in the first division and the participation of the veterans in ioint club activi- ties has ranked with the older and maior clubs. The active membership of the club has almost doubled and the club is at last on a firm footing. 1954-1955 OFFICERS: . Rev. Sixtus O'Connor, O.F.M. . Joseph Byrne Moderator . President . George Acker . Richard Hoerz Charle Bove Vice-President Treasurer Attendance Secretary Jim Gerzine AI Sirois Executive Secretary Correspondence Secretary .. Row 1, Left to Right: J. Byrne, 6. Acker, J. Baginski, G. Rutnik, N. Goca, J. Murtagh. Row 2: J. Alena, D. Labier, B. Occhino, J. Bove, M. Wirhouski, R. Dawson, A. Sirois, J. Forkas. Row 3: B. Jensen, W. Mihalsky, D. Bombury, R. Hoerz, J. Clute, J. Girzone, W. Nicholson. Mary Meli'a, Treasurer; Rev. Alphonsus Connors, OFM, Moderator; John W. Schmidt, Preiden'; Teresa Morone, Vice-Presidenf; Santa Aliberti, Secretory. SIGMA Night owls get together for a gala evening I32 . . . and more owls The Owls as the members of Sigma Omega are called, constitute the oldest social organization on the campus. Each year the group sponsors several activities for the enjoyment of day and evening students alike. Although Owls do not have as much time as the day students for such extra-curricular functions, many of the affairs have in- stilled a spirit among the members which has occasionally been envied by other groups. The Owls Reception, an annual get-together, is the first social event on the night school calendar. Other annual activities include a Communion Breakfast and the Award Dinner. These events are the results of careful plans which are made at monthly social meetings. The officers for this year are: Moderator . Rev. Alphonsus Connors, O.F.M. President .. John W. Schmidt Vice-President . . Teresa Marone Secretary ,. .. . . . Santa Aliberti Treasurer . i , .. .. . .. .. .. .. H. . Mary Melita OMEGA Owls pair up Owls, owls, owls . . . 757 CLUB Row 1, Left to Right: A. Burkhard, A. DiBlosi, H. F. Walsh, R. Allen, R. Tommoney, G. Sullivan. Row 2: M. E. Holdridge, Jr., J. Covanougho R. McEnroe, W. Cummings, J. Norris, F. V. Keary, E. Leonard, J. Pellegrino. Row 3: R. Flaherty, J. Mullins, G. Harris, J, Kiss, J. Bove, J. MacHoffie. The membership of the Physics Club is open to Juniors, Seniors and graduate physics majors. Its acti- vities consist of weekly seminars during which twenty- minute papers on selected subiects in physics are presented by Seniors and graduate physics moiors. The reason for doing these papers is to gain expe- rience in preparing and presenting technical papers. Dues for membership is two dollars per year, which is remitted to the American Institute of Physics and entities each member to a year's subscription to Physics Today and to associate membership in the American Institute of Physics. The club activities also consist of a field trip for the purpose of acquainting the student with the procedures of industry. The officers of the club are: Moderators Professor R. Allen Professor H. Walsh President .. . A. DiBlasi Vice-President A. Burkhard Treasurer R. Tommoney Secretary G. Sullivan Historian G. Harris CLUB Row 1, Right to Left: J. Noonan, W. Kelly, V. Akullian, D. Stewart. Row 2: J. McGrath, J. Corraro, J. Smith, J. Bufolini. Row 3: T. McLaughlin, R. Newnhom, A. Weaver, W. Kastenmuyer. Row 4: J. Aliberti, W. Cope- Iondo J. Ostrowidskio E. Cardinal. Mihalko. 134 Founded in 1938, the club was named to honor the Franciscan Chemist Berthold Schwarz. Its obiect is to afford an opportunity for the students of Chemistry to become better acquainted, to secure experience in preparing and presenting technical material before scientific groups, to obtain a better understanding and appreciation of industrial Chemistry by actually observing applications of the theory to the same, to foster a professional spirit among the members, and instill a professional pride in Chemistry. In 1949 the Chemistry moiors were accepted into the American Chemical Society and become recog- nized by that Society as the Sieno College Chapter of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical So- ciety. Upon graduation they will become members of the parent Society, the world's largest organization of its kind devoted to a single science. Affiliates hove Row 5: H. Fitch, R. Stott, J. Zeno, D. Colbert. Row 6: B. Rokoczy, R. the privilege of attending national, regional, divi- sional, and local section meetings of the society and are also accorded other privileges and advantages on the some basis as full members. Eoch semester the club makes at least one plant trip. During the post semester the club visited the Albany Filtration Plant and saw how the city of Albany receives its water. In recent years the club has visited, among other places, General Aniline, Winthrop- Steorns, ond Knolls Research Laboratory. The officers of the club are: Moderator .......... Professor William Kelly President . ....................... James Noonon Vice-President . .. . , .. Vohan Akullian Secretory ....................... James McGrath Treasurer .................. Dennis Stewart PHYSICS CHEMISTRY. E. Bogenrieder, T. Gorzynski, K. Holloran, W. Guttieri, Mr. M. Pascual, F. Voight, W. Kastenmayer, M. Skow- ronek, B. Rakoczy, J. Robinson. CHESS CLUB 135 The Siena Chessmen, reorganized in 1952, has been formed for the dual purpose of instruction and practice in the ancient game of chess. The club is open to all students, i.e., to those desiring to learn the fundamentals of the game, as well as to those who seek to perfect their game through constant practice. The 1954-55 season has as its objective the establishment of a full schedule of contests between Sieno and any and all similar clubs in the capital city area. 1954-1955 OFFICERS: Moderator ...... V ., ........ V . Mr. M. Pcscuol President ........................................ E. Bogenrieder Vice-President . .. .. . .B. Rakoczy Secretary ............................. t , . J. Robinson Treasurer .............................................. F. Voight I.C.C. Representative ......................... W. Guttieri Office of the Dean of Studies Treasurer and Comptroller Office of the Dean of Discipline 136 Booksiore BIOLOGY CLUB The founder of Modern Genetics was Father Gregor Mendel, a Benedictine Monk, who lived in the late nineteenth century. In the fall of 1947, the Biology Department of Siena College organized the Biology Club in honor of Father Mendel. The organization was founded for the purpose of promoting a desire for learning and good fellowship among biology students. Membership is open to any student who has completed one semester of satisfac- tory work in biology. Lectures by outstanding men in their respective professions play on important part in the activities of the club. The officers for this year are: President .................................... J. Fahey Vice-President ....................... S. Rowney Secretary .................................... J. Elliott Row 1: K. Goewey, W. Boyce, J. Elliott, J. Fahey, S. Rowney, T. DcCosta, J. Jenkinson. Row 2: H. Fitch, J. Robinson, D. Colbert, L. Kot, J. Girzone, M. Verdile. ROGER BACON MATHEMATICS CLUB Row 1: J. Brendese, J. Mullins, M. Pascual, J. Pellegrino, J. Robinson. Row 2: J. Cava- nuugh, A. DiBlasi, W. Cummings, J. Norris, R. Fain. The Roger Bacon Mathematics Club was founded in 1937 and was named in honor of the first great 1954-1955 OFFICERS: Franciscan scientist. It is devoted to the interests of students in Physics or Mathematics. Offices in the club Moderator ' Mr. M' Pascual are held only by students retaining an A or 8 average. President ' ' t ' ' ' J' Mullins A prospective member must apply in writing before Secretary .. -- - v - v v J- Robinson he is accepted. Treasurer . .. .V ., J. Brendese INSTRUMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA Row 1: J. Mullins, R. Tommuney, Rev. Cronan Mullin, OFM, A. Burkhard, A. DiBlusi. Row 2: W. Cummings, B. Rokoczy, M. Holdridge, D. Stewart, J. Noonan, G. Sullivan, J. Cava- naugh, J. Pellegrino, D. Traynor. The first Student Chapter of the Instrument 50- fields of instrumentation and inspection trips are made ciety of America was organized at Siena College in to industrial plants and laboratories in the area. December of 1947. The aim of the I.S.A. is to promote The officers of the Society are: the further development of the theory, design, appli- Moderator .......... Rev. Cronan Mullen, O.F.M. cation, and operation of instruments of measurement President . , , . . .. ,. Robert F. Tommaney and control. The Siena Student Chapter coordinates its activi- Vlce-PreSIdent . .. Albert E. Burkhard . 139 ties with those of the Eastern New York Section. Lec- Treasurer V ........................ James E. MUIIIHS tures are delivered by men prominent in the various Secretary . .. . . .. . Angelo G. DiBlasi 140 BUSINESS SOCIETY Row 1, Left to Right: Mr. D. Colbert, Moderator, J. Corona, E. Cirillo, R. Fitzgerald, H. Deitcher, T. Shomlian, P. Mafilios, E. Petrillo. Row 2: R. Cesare, R. Pope, H. Cronin, J. Smith, J. Harris, W. Mihalsky, C. Herbert, I. Handler. Row 3: R. Dawson, H. Rosen, T. Heuly, A. Barthalt, J. Mark- ham, W. Maloney, J. Stycos. Row 4: R. Faulkner, R. Schmelzinger, J. Geiselmann, L. Lagasse, W. De Coste, L. Sapsuzian. Row 5: P. Murra, F. Conley, J. Connolly, J. Cairns, P. McKenna, R. Schwenk, R. McLaughlin, R. Cote. Row 6: G. Kirsch, W. Lupe, S. Karbowski. SIGMA BETA Ever since its organization the Siena Business Society has done its best to broaden the student's education by supplementing the basic principles which he receives in the classroom. Prominent businessmen are brought on campus to address the society throughout the year. These men give the students an insight into various fields of business activity and the opportunities in these fields. In addition to these informative talks various social functions are held during the year. The two most popular affairs are the Christmas Party and the Annual Dinner Dance which is held in the spring. 1954-1955 OFFICERS: Moderator ............................................ Mr. David Colbert President .................................................. Toros Shamlian Vice-Presiclent .......................................... Eugene Petrillo Treasurer ............................................. Herbert Deitcher Secretory ............................................ Richard Fitzgerald Historian .................................................... Edward Cirillo Senior Class Representative ........................ John Corona Junior Class Representative ........................ Peter Mafilios Sophomore Class Representative .............. Michael Opar Freshman Class Representative .................... John Cairns Dean Clements of Albany Law School Speaks to members Refreshments for all A good start for the holidays Office siaff shares Yuletide Spirit Cumin, M. Murphy, W. Settle, J. W. Frament. SIENA FINANCE ASSOCIATION The Finance Association endeavors to acquaint business students with the financial world and its nucleus, the Stock Exchange. This year the members of the Finance Associa- tion actually had a chance to individually test their ability at forecasting the potential of any stock listed with their bible, The Wall Street Journal . All of the members are amateur tycoons with a chance to gain or lose on their stock investments dependent upon a rise or fall of their selected listing. Since this has been a most dynamic year on the stock markets, a great many pertinent questions and problems arose from the members and were clarified by their mod- erator, Professor J. Willard Frament. Again this year, as in the past, the Finance Association toured the world's financial center, Wall Street. Here, visits were made to the various private and government owned banks and to the New York Stock Exchange, where, through the noise of ticker tapes and shouting bidders, all of the various operations were fully explained. The members were honored to have a representative of Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beune preside at the opening meeting of the year. He greatly assisted the members by pointing out the most promising stocks to buy. Under the guidance of its moderator, Professor J. Seated: J. Markham, M. O'Brien, R. Holland. Standing: D. Barsalow, T. A representative of Merrill, lynch, Plerce, Fenner and Bean. preside: at meeting. Willard Frament, the Association has flourished a: one of the outstanding and dynamic organizations at Siena Col- lege. The officers of the Finance Association for the academic year 1954-1955 are: President .............................. Michael dbrien Treasurer ............................ Richard Holland Secretary .......................... John E. Markham WELCOMEJOJHEJEW.YORK.STOCK.EXCHANGE...u. . SIENA FINANCE ASSOCIATION GLEE CLUB The officers for the year are: President ............................. John Jankowski Vice-President ........................ AI Mushow Secretary ......................... Ronald Charland Treasurer ........................ Robert McLaughlin I.C.C. Representative .. . . Douglas Hoyt Librarian ............................ William Maxwell Publicity ........................................ John Dean The moderator and director of the Glee Club is Rev. Laurence P. Rainville, O.F.M. The Siena College Glee Club was founded in Novem- ber of 1952 and since has achieved for itself a great posi- tion as a campus organization. Under the capable guidance of Rev. Laurence Rainville, O.F.M., the Glee Club has coor- dinated a well balanced array of experienced voices in order to accomplish a wide variety of choral music. The Club meets every Wednesday afternoon during the scholastic year to rehearse for the numerous perform- ances in which they participate. During the year, the Glee Club made the following appearances: concert at St. Clare's Hospital, concert at V.A. Hospital, Christmas Pageant, Forty Hours, Dedication of the new library, N.S.A. variety show, Orphan's party, and a spring concert. GLEE CLUB Row 1, Left to Right: L. Lagusse, R. Charland, C. Goca, A. Farina, W. Guttieri, N. Adams, M. Sassone, F. Giurusso, l. CavoIi, J. Mangan, D. Cimino, J. Jankowski. Row 2: D. Moffre, D. Carola, R. McLaughlin, J. Harris, J. Michne, A. Barthulf, J. Jenkinson, A. Fiore, J. Dinn, R. Rossi, L. Spinelli, W. Maxwell, J. Dean, T. Hamill. 144 BOARDERIS CLUB Row 1, Left to Right: W. Ducey, P. Kohut, M. Moriarty, T. Beuirsto, P. Bonvouloir, E. Bogenrieder, J. Diffily, M. Flanagan, C. O'Rourke. Row 2: W. Marani, R. Nuspliger, W. Guttieri, J. Mangan, R. Fitzgerald, A. Barthalt, R. Mulvey, M. Flahive. Row 3: J. Guilfoil, J. DethaIe, R. Stott, W. Adams, J. Geiselmann, C. Scale, J. McAulifte, T. Kenny. Row 4: M. Brady, M. Mondoux, W. Reilly, R. Schwenk, G. Merry, R. McCube, F. Koenig, R. Hayden. Row 5: R. Schmelzinger, T. Curnin, G. Thurber, J. Mack, N. LaSarso. REV. ROBERT GABEL, O.F.M. Moderator BOARDERS CLUB The Siena Lodgers Association, or more popularly known as the Boarders Club, was founded for the purpose of increasing a feeling of companionship and solidarity among those boarding students at Siena. It was organized in the full of 1953 under the direction and capable leader- ship of Father Robert Gabel, O.F.M., and its officers. The club holds its meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of the month in the Gibbons Hall Rec room. Besides the regular business meetings the club holds a dinner meeting each semester and a Lenten Communion Breakfast. It also participates in all the Intramural Sports, the annual I.C.C. Carnival, the Senior Pep Rally, and an outing at Thatcher State Park. The club also encourages active participation by the Boarders in all activities spon- sored by the Student Senate. The officers of the club are: Moderator ..................... Rev. Robert Gabel, O.F.M. President .............................................. R. Bonvouloir Vice-President ............................................ J. Corona Treasurer . ............................ ,. . . V V R. Fitzgerald Secretary ................................ .. .. . l. Bogenrieder I.C.C. Representative ................... . ,. , ,J. Diffily Officers and guest pose for pic Freeloader: anxiously await meal Hail, Hail, the gang's all here. 145 Well . . . You see, it's this way R O D A N D G U N C L U B Sepfiibileam$3113:$11n32273m It was organized for the purpose of fostering activi- ties for students interested in hunting and fishing. The club has been very active in the past as evidenced by activities such as the skeet-shoot, fishing trips, and various hunting trips. The activities which the club held this year were the large bore rifle match, conserva- tion films, skeet-shoot, hunting and fishing trips and an outing. The officers of the club are: President ...... . V V ,. t . H. Nordhauser Vice-President .. ... ,. ..... T. Bergin Secretary-Treasurer .......................... T. Moran I.C.C. Representative ..................... T. Hamill Moderator .. Rev. Alvin Matthews, O.F.M. ROD 8t GUN CLUB Standing, Left to Right: K. Hiltsley, R. Couture, H. Nordhauser, Rev. Alvin Matthews, OFM, moderator, T. Gorzinski, T. Moran. Kneeling, Left to Right: T. Hamill, G. Miner, G. Tobin, T. Bergin. RIFLE CLUB Row 1: J. Sicluna, B. Chesterfield, D. Traynor, J. Mangan, R. Roth. Row 2: Sgt. S. Tedesco, A. Weaver, V. Chesterfield, G. Miner, R. Schwenk, P. Reilly, Capt. Montgomery. R.O.T.C. RIFLE CLUB 147 The Siena R. O. T. C. Rifle Club was organized in September of 1951. The club is an extra-curricular activity of the R. O. T. C. and was formed to stimulate the interest of the students in rifle marksmanship and good sportsmanship. The official R. O. T. C. Rifle team participates in annual matches conducted for R. O. T. C. However, regularly scheduled matches are open to any member of the club. The group does not confine itself to the range in the quonset hut, however, as many social activities are included on their calendar. The Rifle Club float won first prize in the annual Pep Rally. Also the Club's participation in the R.O.T.C. Ball helped to make this event a success. The prosperity of the Club has been due largely to the efforts of Sergeant Tedesco, the team coach, and Captain John Montgomery, the advisor for the R. O. T. C. staff. The officers of the club are: President ......................................... R. Roth Treasurer . .................................. D. Traynor Secretary . ............................ V. Chesterfield 148 COVENTRY PLAYERS With a nucleus of enthusiastic and determined young actors, directors and stagehands, the revitiliza- tion of the Siena Coventry Players was given new im- petus this year. Under their director, Mr. Martin Kelly, graduate of Siena College and the Catholic University School of Speech and Drama, and their moderator, Fr. Matthew T. Conlin, O.F.M., the group produced several workshop plays of more than passing merit. But these were mere preludes to their magnificent pre- sentation in the spring. This major production, Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmund Rostand, played the full first week in May and was a fitting tribute to the hard work and inspiration of those who devoted so much time to its production and success, including the Shadow Players of the Col- lege of St. Rose who collaborated with their able talent. The Coventry Players have a dual function of edu- cation and entertainment for the benefit of those who actively participate and for those who attend the pro- ductions. In the last few years this group has had a varied career on the Siena campus, but the new group under Mr. Kelly's competent direction has the ability as well as the ambition to make the Coventry Players once again a permanently active and vital segment of campus activities. The organization provides as varied an experience in theatrical work as possible for the regular members. Row 1: D. McCabe, Mr. Kelly, Director, G. Scheroder. Mullins, R. Harte, M. Burns, W. Maxwell, R. Conklin. REV. MATTHEW T. CONLIN, O.F.M. Moderator Participation in it develops special talent yet at the same time gives each member an opportunity to act, to be a stagehand or director. At the conclusion of his four years at Siena each player will be well-versed in every phase and angle of the drama and its pro- duction. Row 2: J. Amodeo, L McDonald, K. Halloran, L. 150 The Greater Troy Area Club was founded in 1949 with Peter Keyrouze as its first president. The purpose of the club is to foster activities of the college and to provide a social outlet for Sieno students from the Troy area. The club is one of the largest on campus with about 100 members. The club takes part in intra- mural sports, dinner meetings and dinner dances. This year the Greater Troy Area Club is starting a spiritual function in the form of a First Friday Club. This has been the most successful year for the Trojans and better things are expected in the years to come. 1954-1955 OFFICERS Moderator . ..................... Mr. Carl Donsbach President . V . Joseph Kennedy Vice President .. V . John D. Corcoran, Jr. Secretory V . .. , ........... . Richard A. Purcell Treasurer ,, ., .. .. Toros Shamlion Historian ................ , Edward P. Leonard I.C.C. Representative . . James T. Ryan MR. CARL DONSBACH Moderator TROY CLUB Row 1: J. Kennedy, J. Corcoran. Row 2: T. Shamlicn, J. Ryan, R. Purcell, E. Leonard. Row 3: R. Connolly, R. Turcotte, C. Cramer, J. Glynn, F. Ryan. Row 4: J. Smith, W. Sweet, W. Forget, E. Tolan, R. Flaherty, J. Cairns. Row 5: W. Mihalsky, J. There, C. Curthoys, T. Sullivan, J. Bosnian, R. Roddy, P. Hart. Row 6: J. Quest, R. Hayden, M. Opar, J. Rourke, D. Bursulow, M. Verdile, E. Petrillo. Throughout the history of Siena College there has been a vivacious spirit and a keen sense of competi- tion among the student body participating in intra- mural athletics. Aside from this, however, there ex- isted much chaos resulting from lack of supervised organization. This state of affairs remained une checked until the autumn of 1953 when the board of supervisors of Siena College appointed Rev. Winfrid Ryan, O.F.M., to the existing athletic staff in the capa- city of Intramural Director of Athletics. This, as in any struggle, must be considered as the turning point in the athletic program at Siena College. This produced the rocusing approval of the entire stu- dent body. Fr. Winfrid, showing his renowned gift of foresight immediately perceived that if this program were to successfully continue and prosper there must necessarily exist a group of student coordinators and officials who would parallel and offset this fine intra- mural program. It was therefore decided in the early fall of 1954 that an officials club would be started, and their duties were to consist of regularly scheduled meetings during that fall and the following spring. They agreed to obligate themselves to the officiating of all sport- , , OFFICIALS CLUB OFFICIALS CLUB ing events that should take place on the campus at present and in the future. The response to Fr. Win- frid's plea was overwhelming and more than encour- aging. Not only did these members perform their ob- ligations one hundrerd percent but often many of them went out of their way to perform services vitally necessary to the advantage and growth of the entire school. Fr. Winfricl, who has left such an indelible mark of faith and character upon all of us, and who has come to be endeared to the hearts of many of us for time immemoriam, did not for a single moment forget the fine iob these men were doing, nor did he take their efforts for granted. This was shown by the presenta- tion of emblematic iackets at the student assembly. During early November of this school year, the fol- lowing officers for the club were elected: President .............................. James Hamilton Vice-President ...................... Michael Moriarty Secretary-Treasurer ................. Douglas Hoyt Under the capable guidance of Fr. Winfrid the club has done a superior iob and its future on the cam- pus appears to be most assured and necessary. Row 1: D. Watson, A. Segel, D. Hoyt, J. Hamilton, M. Moriarty, D. Metivier. Row 2: G. Rutnik, W. Dewey, D. Boyd, 5. Beals, W. Ducey, Rev. Winfricl Ryan, OFM. Row 3: E. Tobin, J. lanahan, J. Motler, J. Rutnik, D. Bills, E. Gallen. 151 Left to Right: Rev. Robert F. Gubel, OFM, Dr. Egon Plager, Mr. Richard K. McCuen, Rev. Ralph Kennedy, OFM. 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 accom- plishes this with monthly meetings with feature speak- ers that are prominent in the field of social and eco- nomic welfare. The following guest speakers appeared this year: Donald Dixon, International News Service foreign correspondent, addressed the Sienu student body at a social Science Forum in November. The theme of Mr. Dixon's address was Now It Can Be Told. Miss Dorothy Dohen, Editor of Integrity a maga- zine published monthly by Catholic lay people, dis- cussed Minority Groups. SOCIAL SCIENCE FORUM Mr. Richard K. McCuen addresses forum Students and guests attend forum. Rev. Bertrand Campbell, OFM, Commences Career Day. CAREER DAY Career Day is conducted by the Siena Placement Bureau to acquaint students with the various types of careers open to them. It is designed for those under- classmen undecided about what courses to choose as well as for upperclassmen ready to seek fuII-time em- ployment. Siena held its fourth Annual Career Day on Wed- nesday, November 17, 1954. The event was directed by Dr. Egon Pioger, chairman of the Sienc Placement Bureau. The address at the opening session was given by Mechanicville's Mayor, James Heffernan. Other speakers were Mr. Roy Myers, President of John G. Myers, Inc., and Very Rev. Bertrand J. Campbell, O.F.M., President of the College. Following the opening assembly, the student body Facts about a Naval Career met in small groups, each of which was addressed by 27 leading businessmen who described opportunities offered in their respective fields. Among the fields represented by the speakers were: chemistry, social work, radio and television, medicine, merchandising, accounting, law, politics, advertising, civil service, armed forces, teaching, pub- lic relations, industrial relations, life insurance, secret service, and investments. A Business Career or . . . A Science Career 153 154 Father Eusebius presenting 0 pic- torial display. Children are given a demonstration in phonetics by Father Alvin. GUIDANCE CENTER The Guidance Center was established as another of the many personal services offered by Siena to her students. The goal of the Center is manyfold, but chief among its functions are the following activities: the academic assist- ance of students through the use of specialized diagnostic tests; and secondly by means of personal interview and dis- cussion the assistance of students with personal, moral and vocational problems. A co-feature of the service offered by the Guidance Center is the Corrective Reading Clinic established in 1949 to aid deficient readers at all age levels. This clinic, the largest and most well equipped in the state, outside of New York City, is open to students from the primary, secondary and college levels as well as to interested adults from the business world. The full time staff of the Guidance Center is Rev. Eusebius Arundel, O.F.M.; Rev. Alvin F. Matthews, O.F.M.; and Dr. Raymond Dansereau. Clerical assistants are Mr. William Adams and Mr. Robert Baldes. PLACEMENT BUREAU The Placement Bureau's office, located in the Canary Inn, offers its services to both day and evening students. It was established in October, 1948 and has developed a three-fold function: 1. To assist in providing employment of a full-time na- ture to graduates. 2. To assist in providing part-time employment to un- dergruduates. 3. To serve as an information office and clearing house for state and federal civil service exams and to offer various information on graduate schools. The Piacement Bureau also establishes contacts for students with firms and employers in the immediate area as well as outside areas. It brings personnel men to Siena to interview the students who are about to graduate. The present stuff of the Bureau consists of Miss Marie Thibodeau, Consultant; Mr. Jerome Walton, Business Divi- sion Representative; Dr. Egon Plager, Arts Division Repre- sentative; and Mr. Glenn W. S. H Science Division Representative. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to continue friend- ship begun at Siena and to help Siena in every way possible. S I E N A Over ten thousand students have registered at Siena since it opened in 1937. Four thousand five hundred of these have be- come eligible to be members of the Association by graduation or one year or more of successful work in the College. The Alumni has a central governing body and sixteen local A L U M N I chapters. The body as a whole has a Communion Breakfast, Sports Dinner and Graduate Welcome Dance. Local chapters have their own programs. The present officers of the Association are: Mr. John E. Benson National President A S S O C I A T I O N Mr. Edward E. Manning Vice-President Mr. Peter Doherty Treasurer Mr. Philip Florman . . Secretary Rev. Benjamin Kuhn, O.F.M. V Moderator SIENA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 156 Left to Right: Mr. Edward Manning, Rev. Beniamin Kuhn, Mr. John Benson, Mrt Peter Doherty, Mr. Philip Florman. SJENA MHDMEBVS CLUB SIENA WOMEN'S CLUB Left to Right: Mrs. Thomas Dolan, Mrs. William Girvin, Mrs. leo Correale, Mrs. Sylvester McGeever, Mrs. leo Massey, Rev. Beniamin Kuhny OFM, Mrs. William Bulger. Siena's Women's Club or Mother's Club began in 1940 under the direction of the college's first Presi- dent, 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 Siena Women's Club has been very active throughout its 15-year existence, and they have made numerous donations to the college. Among the gifts which the college has received are the statue of St. Members serve Father Ben Bernadine which appears in the main lobby of Sienu Hall, a check for one thousand dollars, drapes for the library as well as the Christmas 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. Besides these numerous donations the club spon- sors an annual fashion show, card party, a Christmas party for the faculty, and a Communion Breakfast. Currently serving as President of the club is Mrs. Sylvester McGeever with the Rev. Beniamin Kuhn, O.F.M., serving as Assistant Moderator. 157 158 Row 1, Left to Right: L. Bradley, J. Tuohey, Fr. Vianney, T. Sheeran, T. Pezzuio. Row 2: C. Miller, J. Barrett, L. Spinelli, J. Johnson, T. Holmes, C. Weiss, W. Griffin, L. Cotrona. Row 3: V. Ruggiero, Tuohey, R. Saxton, T. Hotaling, E. Wallin. One of the first organizations to be formed at Siena was a debate society under the direction of the Rev. Vincent Devine, O.F.M. The or- ganization, founded in 1938, had a rebirth in 1954 with the formation of the Siena College Gavel Club. Through the untiring efforts of stu- dents Paul Troue and John Tuohey a charter was drawn up and the initial debates were scheduled. In just one year the club has become one of the most active on campus. Besides debating against such area colleges as Rensselaer, Union, Albany State and Williams, the Gaveliers entered the annual tournament at Vermont University, and debated against such colleges as N.Y.U., Dartmouth, Wesleyan, St. John's University, St. Lawrence, Clark and others. Siena's four teams emerged from this tournament as battle-tested veterans ready to compete against any college or univer- sity in the nation. The new semester in January 1955 saw the beginning of the great- est year in Gavel Club history. For the first time an area college debate tournament was held on Siena's campus. The club also played host to a high school tournament in February. In addition the Gaveliers entered major college tournaments at Kings College in Pennsylvania, the N.F.C.C.$. national tournament in New York, and the West Point Re- gional tournament. A speakers bureau was established by the club so that students might gain the experience of speaking before an audience. As proof of its interest in all Siena organizations the Gavel Club has taken over the International Relations Commission of the N.F.C.C.$. and N.S.A. Under the direction of William Barnes and Larry Bradley this commission works to build up the knowledge and interest of the students in pertinent international affairs. Panel discussions as well as discussion groups at the club's weekly meetings are used to stimulate interest in numerous and varied subiects. Through debating the members receive an essential supplement to their education by developing their ability to reason quickly and ac- curately and to express this reasoning in a logical sequence. Participa- tion in the mock senate and student assembly as well as a study of par- liamentary procedure help to enrich the members awareness of the organization and functioning of democratic government. The purpose of the club is two-fold. It strives to develop in its mem- bers the essential qualities for leadership which are so needed in the world today. Along with this development of leadership it is believed that the Gaveliers have become good will ambassadors in bringing an awareness of Siena College to the surrounding communities. The activities of the club for 1954-1955 were under the direction of: President John Tuohey; Vice-President John Doyle; Director of Inter- collegiate Affairs, Thomas Sheeran; and Director of Internal Affairs, Gerald Fitzgerald. The moderator of the club is the Rev. Vianney Vormald, O.F.M. Larry Bradley specks extem Left to Ri h 9 9: Lar S ' - . Barnes, and Linda garilnem, No.58 Dom , Father Vionney, William J. Tuohey accepts gift from Father Vianney Upper Fifteen Flying Club UPPER FIFTEEN A co-op flying club, the Upper 15, Inc., of AI- bcny, New York, offers aspiring young Lindberghs the opportunity to earn their wings by making possible more wings by more hours of flying time per dollar. This cooperative organization was formed in 1949 by the students of Siena College. Unable individually to afford the going rates for flying instructions, four- teen young students and an instructor pooled their resources to realize their ambition to fly. Each con- tributed $35 and by obtaining a loan for the neces- sary balance, the group purchased a J-3 Piper Club. Elcted by the thought of taking to the air these charter members dubbed themselves, The Upper 15 . With- in the year almost all members had earned private pilot licenses, fifteen new members were enrolled, and the club was able to purchase a Cessna 140. Since that time, Upper 15, Inc., has been a going concern. Guided by the motto Safe and Economical Fly- ing , Upper 15 is one of the most active groups in the Northeastern College Flying Club Association. For two years, it served as central committee for the or- ganization and promoted two very successful air meets. The club has won every trophy the associa- tion offers for flying skills such as individual and club highpoint awards for spot landing, target bombing, paper cutting, short-field take off, landing and cross- country racing. During the year Upper 15 flyers par- ticipate in several meets throughout the country. The spark plug of the organization is Gene Kusky, who serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Other officers are Edgar Dickinson, President; John Gander, Vice-President; Donald Winyall, Treasurer; and Ruth Davenport, Secretary. 160 R.O.T.C. The Department of the Army approved effective April 3rd, 1950, the application of Siena College for the establishment of a Field Artillery ROTC unit. Field artillery officers and military personnel were assigned to Siena College to direct the Department of Military Science and Tactics, and the program of ROTC courses was instituted at the beginning of the 1950-51 scholas- tic year. Since that September, 4 years ago, the Reserve Officers Training Corps has steadily grown. At present it comprises over four hundred cadets trained by an able and efficient staff of four officers and five en- listed men. 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. To increase the efficiency of this unit, the govern- ment has invested over a half million dollars in equip- ment and supplies. The Siena ROTC, for the past few years has been under the able leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Wil- liam Law who was relieved in January by Lieutenant Colonel James Kudrna. The experience and example of the military personnel along with that of the vet- erans in the upper classes was a great help in molding the unit into a well-trained and successful group. The essential purpose of the ROTC is to produce Field Artillery officers who have the highest qualities of leadership and integrity, each of whom will be a credit to himself and his country. Toward this end, a complete program of studies at Siena prepares the cadet for his final summer course at Fort Sill, Okla- homa, and subsequent military service. Included in this program are practical lessons in military courtesy and drill. On Thursday afternoons one can see the Battalion in close order drill on every part of the campus. Many members of the cadet corps volunteer with the Pershing Rifles, who act as a guard of honor at various college affairs. The units activities do not end with military activi- ties. With the intention of fostering a better balanced student program, it sponsors a Military Ball in the Fall, Field Days with tactical problems in the Spring, an annual Communion Breakfast, and a crack Rifle Team which meets in competition with various target rifle clubs and teams from time to time throughout the academic year. The unit also paraded in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Albany as well as in the Memorial Day Parade in that city. The members of the unit have received many con- gratulatory messages upon the completion of a beau- tiful shrine to Saint Barbara, the Patroness of the Field Artillery. This praise is indeed well 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 Kudrna, Major Richard Lovelace, Major Theodore May, Captain John Montgomery, Master Sergeant John Mayer, Sergeants First Class William Butcher, John Litherland, and John McAbee and Sergeant Salvadore Tedesco. Siena Cadets at Fort Sill, Oklahoma d n a B C. T. O R. R.O.T.C. Battalion Staff, November 1954 Color Guard Guests Inspect 105 mm Howitzer CADETS TRAIN AT FORT SILL Gun Smoke! ! ! Mail Call Confusion Ready ! l Aim l ! Fire I I An Observation Post Cadets and dates enioy 1hemselves at dance Maior R. Lovelace presents bouquet and gift to Queen, Miss Milicent Bohrer. Reception Committee Couples dance . . . Standing on platform is Miss Milicenf Bohren Queen of the R. O.T. C. Ball, and her escort Cadet Ernest Tobin of Troy. On the Queen's left are Miss Alice Smith of Albany and Mrs. Martha Hughes Winn of Troy. On her right are Miss Laura Lombardo of Albany and Miss Elaine Heleniuk of Albany. Future officers Take command of punch bowl Couples relax between dances to the music of Paul Aldi Damng '0 HWilmisic: of Billy Butterfieia and m, orchestra a , ; Howard Cronin and John Smifh receive'fuvors for their daies from Paul Agnello Seniors enioy themselves of Snow Ball Mrs. John Zampier is crowned Queen of j fine 1955:5nokasal! by Robert Hayden, Chairman-of the Ball SOPHOMORE SOIREE Fun and FroIic at the Sophomore Soiree Couples Dance around the Eiffel Tower -. r 1'th 'ntlbi . v Parlez vous Francois Soiree Commiifee and Father Robert, Class Moderator 'I7O Get your money Downl Win a Mug HOBO HOP A Happy Halloween Ready! Aim, Fire !! Hopping u? the Hobo Hop 171 Wm; WM WWWWI WMMMWI MI! Wifkng SIENA DRAWING Y R TI 5 M E H C E G A U G N m 174 LABS PHYSICS ACCOUNTING BIOLOGY 175 W, mm mm lg km I.Wu WW M MW WM z? 3 CDBKCH BALL x WRISW BASKETBALL Couch Dan Cunhu and Captain Joe Gundermonn REV. MAURUS FITZGERALD, O.F.M. Director of Athletics Coach Dan Cunho and the starting five 1954-1955 VARSITY MR. DAN CUNHA REV. CHARLES HAYES, O.F.M. MR. LEO CALLAHAN Varsity Coach Assistant Director of Athletics Graduate Manager of Athletics 181 GRADS LOSE 74-50 The Siena Indians opened the 1954-55 season on Sat- urday, December 4, with a very impressive 74-50 win over a very capable Alumni quintet. The initial Indian basket was scored by Tim Hill in the opening minutes of the first period. Tim Hil1,Joe Gundermann, and Tom Pottenburgh were responsible for the bulk of the Indians' scoring with 15, 12, and 11 respectively. Sonny Skiff came off the bench and scored nine points, seven coming in succession within a period of three minutes near the end. Ned McGrow scored eight. The Alumni was paced by Ed Kolakowski's 10 points. The Alumni was never out in front of the Indians. In the second half the Indians led the Alumni by a score of 56-31. Siena hit 32 per cent 05-781 against the Alumni's 22.6 per centt17-751. On the foul line, Siena hit 24 of 39 against 16 for the Alumni. Joe Gundermann Alumni bottles for rebound Gundy drives Globetrotter Material 182 SIENA WHIPS BULLS 81-69 On December 4, the Indians hit a sizzling 45 per cent second half shooting average to record on 81-69 victory over Buffalo University before 3000 fans at the Albany Armory. The Indians, annexing the seasonal opener, were forced to rally from a three-point deficit early in the second half and eight deadlocks, the last at 59-59 with eight minutes remaining. Siena's Timmy Hill was the game's scoring leader with 22 points on his sets and spectacular driving lay-ups and Capt. Joe Gundermann pitched in with 18, but it was unheralded Frank Koenig and Dick Whyte that helped the Indians to victory. Koenig, 6-5 Kingston junior, pitched in 20 points, 14 in the second half offensive, while Whyte, 6-5 Brooklyn senior, canned 14, 12 in the last 20 minutes, as a replacement for Tom Pottenburgh. Koenig missed only four of his 13 attempts from the field and ripped the cords on six consecutive shots in the torrid second half play. In addition, Koenig grabbed eight rebounds, while Hill grabbed 12. The teams traded basket for basket during the second half, tied at 50-50, 55-55, 57-57 and 59-59, before the Indians grabbed the lead for good. Loose ball 8. U. Player grabs ball Tim scrambles for the ball George Smith 183 Best Seat in the house SIENA EDGED BY GONZAGA A Sure two 184 Tim Hill Led by Jerry Vermillion and Harry Watson, who scored 16 and 15 points respectively, the lags of Gonzaga University hung a 64-63 defeat on Siena, Dec. 30. The defect was especially bitter as a last ditch Indian rally barely missed. Siena led at halftime 33-30, and opened an eight point bulge early in the second half, 38-30. The 2095 then put on a spirited rally to knot the count at 38 all. The score was knotted eight times, with the visitors finally going ahead to stay on a ten point sortie led by Vermillion. Siena narrowed the gap with four minutes left to play to five points. Four free throws then widened the visitors' advantage and set the stage for Siena's final rally. Trailing 64-56, the Indians amassed seven points, using an all court press to great advantage. An inspired Frank Koenig dunked the final hoop ten seconds from the end. Timmy Hill paced the Sieno scorers with 16, while Bevo Whyte contributed 13, though sidelined with three fouls for a good part of the contest. Joe Gundermann gets set to connect Frank Koenig grabs rebound SIENA LOSSES TO LE MOYNE 64-60 Everybody Up Frank Koenig Sieno cagers closed a 15-point deficit to two points with one and one-half minutes remaining, but was unable to capitalize further and suffered a 64-60 defeat at the hands of Le Moyne at the Armory. The Indians, who made up for a dull first half per- formance, with a spectacular second-holf surge, lost their opportunity to tie when Timmy Hill's driving on-Up missed, and Dick Whyte was called on a traveling violation in the final half minute. The favored Dolphins constructed a 33-24 half time advantage, thanks to o seven-minute spell when Sieno missed frequently on sets, and then sped to leads of 41-26 and 43-28 after five minutes of the second half. As was the case in the Gonzogo defeat, the Indians outscored Le Moyne from the field, 17-16. Koenig was high for Sieno with 17, while Hill had 11. Hill was sidelined a good portion of the game when he committed three early-gome fouls, and then was whistled on a fourth in the second half. Hill spills 5; ,.1 t Torn hooks for two George Welch Tim Hill goes in for Iay-Up Justin McCarthy Capt. Joe Gundermunn lays one up Siena found themselves trailing again in the second half, but re- versed its losing procedures of the last two games by rallying for C: 51-46 victory over Iona. The Indians, on the short end of a 40-33 score with 10 minutes remaining received some brilliant clutch field goals from Timmy Hill and Tom Pottenburgh and a six for six foul line effort from Jack Zampier, to clinch their triumph in four starts. Zcmpier started Siena's comeback effort with a pair of foul con- versions and then Pottenburgh, showing his best effort of the young season, clicked on a pair of hook shots to more than offset Jack Padian's driving hoop. With five minutes left, Siena still trailed, 42-39, but Hill, who was benched at the start because of poor shooting in the Gonzaga and LeMoyne contests, scored on a sensational driving Icy-up and then followed with c: jump hoop from 30 feet out. That enabled Siena to gain a 43-42 advantage and the Indians held on until the final whistle with possession basketball and fine marksmanship at the foul stripe as George Welch tossed in a pair of charity tosses and Zampier followed with two more to counteract a pair of Iona foul shots. Hill, clicking on five of ten shots from the field, and Pottenburgh, who made five of 13, paced the Indians with 14 and 12 points, respec- tively. Koenig hits for two Tom Pottenburgh A dramatic comeback by Sienois cogers tell two points short as Manhattan staged a 52-50 triumph before a standing room only crowd at the Armory. The indians missed tying the score when Tom Potten- burgh's hook shot bounced off the rim with five seconds remaining after Siena had rallied from a 13 point deficit with 7:44 remaining. Timmy Hill, key man in Sieno's late surge, was fouled with 23 seconds left and the Indians trailing by three points. He connected on the first of two charity tosses. Then Siena called time out to discuss a last ditch maneuver. The strategy was for Hill to miss the second try and enable Pottenburgh to attempt a top-in basket. Ed O'Connor, Manhattan center, thwarted it, however, knocking the rebound out of bounds. Then the ball was worked in to Potten- burgh, who just missed his hook shot from the key. Hill, who was top scorer for the game with 20 points, canned 12 of his points in the late going. The Indians outscored the Jaspers 17-6 in the last seven minutes. The victory increased Manhattan's series edge to 7-5. Siena, playing a zone defense bottled Manhattan through the first 15 minutes of the first half. The New Yorkers recovered to c: 21-18 half time lead, and shot ahead 25-20 early in the second half before the Indians shifted into a mcm-to-man defense. This proved to the Jospers' liking and they opened leads of 40-27 and 46-33. Everybody up Action under the basket JASPERS WIN 52-50 Who will come up with the boil Dick Whyte Bearcat on the loose CINN DOWNS INDIANS The Bearcats of Cincinnati were able to play their fast breaking brand of ball against the possessioneminded Indians. An impressively tall quintet - they averaged 6-4 e enabled them to dominate both backboards. Siena was off to a good start, holding a 19-14 ad- vantage about midway through the first period. Cincinnati then went on a seven point sortie; the Indians managed to deadlock at 23 all, when Tom Pottenburgh tapped in a missed foul attempt by Tim Hill. This was the last time they were on even terms and the halftime score was 40-30. Coach Cunha devised an outstanding defense aimed at stopping Jack Twyman, the Bearcats' candidate for All- American honors. This collapsing zone, with Tim Hill giving special attention to Twyman, limited Jack to six points for the first half. Twyman began setting from around the key early in the second half and ended up with 24 points. This 18-point total is the highest that a visiting player has ever scored in one half. Siena crept to within five points twice in this half, their final spurt bringing them to 50-45. After this they were simply overpowered by the bigger Bearcats, and at the final buzzer the score was Cincinnati 83 and Siena 63. Pottenburgh goes up Indians seek boll SIENA LOSES 03;! OVERTIME 1 66-58 Earl Skiff Siena ccgers come withon an eyelash of ending their losing streak, but Clarence Straughn, a 5 feet 10 freshman pumped in a game-tying basket as the regulation contest terminated and then spearheaded his Wayne University mates to a 66-58 over- time victory. This was the Indians' second straight loss in overtime. Sieno outscored Wayne from the field, 24-22, but could not cope with Iotter's 22 of 31 foul line record. Siena hit 10 for 20. ST. BONA NIPS SIENA 63-61 Ned McGraw Gerry Schlee tapped in a missed corner field goal attempt by his teammate Ernie Rokose with one second of on overtime period remaining to give St. Bonaventure a dramatic uphill, 63-61, victory over Siena. The Indians, who could not miss in the first half, were burdened by four personal fouls on Timmy Hill and three on Dick Whyte, the cagers who spearheaded the early at- tack with 12 and 11 points respectively. This was Siena's eighth loss against two victories. Joe Gundermann was high Scorer with 16. Whyte catches :1 Wayne man John Zampier John Rutnik Big Tom outiumps terrier SIENA WHIPS TERRIERS 61-55 Coach Dan Cunha was carried off the court for the first time in two seasons following Sieno College's come-from-behind 61 to 55 vic- tory over St. Francis of Brooklyn. The Indian triumph, only the third in 14 games, ended a losing streak that had reached nine straight since January 8 when the Lou- donville boys turned back Iona, 51-46. The Indians, ahead 54-47 with 2:17 left, almost saw their triumph turned into a detect when the Terriers used their pressing man-to-man defense to collect three baskets within less than a minute. But Sieno had enough poise left, and expanded its 54-53 advan- tage by converting seven of ten foul points as the Terriers fouled re- peatedly in an effort to gain possession. Jack Zampier connected on four straight foul tries! Hill, who was sidelined by three personals after only five minutes of the first half, came back in the second 20-minutes to lead the Siena attack with 16. Tom Pottenburgh hooked in 12 points, same figure as Gundermann. Justin McCarthy and Gundermann had four assists apiece, and Pottenburgh grabbed 12 rebounds. 190 Niagara's NIT-bound Purple Eagles lived up to their reputation as scoring and rebounding wizards as they turned back a hustling Siena College basket- ball team, 77-61. The Indians, although losing their 10th in 12 starts, were far from disgraced. Spearheaded by the 27-point scoring of Timmy Hill, his high of the cam- paign, the Siena boys were in the thick of things until Coach Tops Gallagher's lads broke the game open with an eight-point punch midway-through the last half. Sieno's widest margins were 10-3, 14-7 and 16-11 as Hill connected on seven of 10 first-half field at- tempts, and added two fouls for 16 points. Dick Whyte pitched in with nine. The Indians outscored Niagara from the field, 13-12, in the first 20 minutes, but couldn't overcome the Eagles' fabulous marks- manship at the charity stripe where they converted 19 of 21 attempts. Sieno staged one more comeback to come within 68-57 with 5:25 remaining, when Gallagher ordered the Niogaruns into Cl freeze that forced the Indians into fouls and increased the Eagle winning margin. Men in white grab rebound NIAGARA OUTJUMPS SIENA 77- 61 Tim's Specialty Dick Whyte gets the range Charles Arndt Tim Hill checks Dave Markey O G RI FFS D WN Ccnisius College emulated the former mark of 91 SI ENA points, held by Murray State, scoring 97 to the In- dians' 67. Sienu managed to keep the game interesting and trailed by only three, 12-9, with seven minutes gone. The Griffs strung together 17 conserutive tallies near the end of the first half and held an overwhelming lead of 32 at halftime, 52-20. The NCAA bound Griffs, performing without the services of their coach, Joe Curran, clicked on an amazing 51.406 of their shots from the field in the first half. Tom Pottenburgh and Tim Hill were the standouts for Siena, each hitting 21 points. This was the last game in college play for seniors Joe Gundermann, Tom Pottenburgh, George Welch, Jack Zampier, Dick Whyte and John Rutnik. The Canisius team set two other records in the contest. Their 52 points in the first half were the most ever scored against the Indians in 20 minutes of play, and their total points in the game is an Armory rec- ord. The former point total record for the Armory was held by Siena who scored 86 points against Providence College in 1950. An encouraging word 192 JUNIOR VARSITY Heft to Right? E. Marcil, G. Smith, C. Arndt, G, Thurber, J. Olsen OUR CHEERLEADERS tLeft to Rightl P, Mufilios, V. Cairns, R. Wierlbickie, C, Loveland, R. Charlond Row 1 deft to Rightt: M. Flahive, J. Geiselmunn, G. Kelley, D. Wilson, J. Beatty T. McNamee. Row 2: R. Pope, Mgr., J. Romano, D. Devino, T. Shave, J. Obermayer, L. Spinelli, J. Guiltoil, M. Mondoux, D. Colbert, D. Metivier, Mgr. FRESHMAN TEAM MR. LARRY O'NEIL Freshman Coach Mr. Larry O'Neil, the new freshman coach, did a superb iob in organizing a Freshman team to represent Siena. The ma- iority of the team's encounters were the preliminary games played in the Washington Avenue Armory. The team was off to a slow start by losing its first four games. However, the members of the team responded well to the coaching of Mr. O'Neil by winning seven of the next twelve games. Tony Shavo was high scorer with 225 points for a 14.1 average. 1954-1955 RECORD Siena Frosh Vititing Team 31 Siena's J. V. 39 48 St. Agnello 54 34 Busters 40 59 Welcome Inn 65 56 Rensseloer Box Co. 34 58 Roxy's 5O 66 Williams College 69 77 Albany Raiders 52 76 GE. T.C.L.A. 47 63 St. Adalbert's 36 69 Shipters 45 61 St. Bridget's 65 63 St. Casmier's 77 64 Knights of Columbus tSaratogQ 74 60 City League All Stars 50 62 Williams College 70 The Frosh won 7 while losing 9. They scored'947 points for on average of 59.2. The opponents scored a total of 867 points against the Frosh, for a 54.2 average. 194 GOLF Interest in Siena's Golf Team has been growing steadily since its innovation a few years back. The returning Iettermen were: Joe Bufolini, Earl Skiff, Bill Powell, Bill Reilly and Joe Gundermonn. Ted Manduruno, hospitalized early in the '54-season, re- turned to a regular position on the squad. Coach Leo Callahan also used sophomore Bill Callahan and freshmen Gary Grimindl and Charlie O'Rourke. Joe Butalini and Bill Powell captained the team throughout the '55-campaign. Each has contributed a winning record in past seasons in individual play. They were also winners in the Siena Golf Tournament held last year. The '55-schedule included games with Hortwick, R.P.l., Williams, Sampson Air Force Base, LeMoyne, Middlebury and the Alumni. Heft to Rightt Coach Leo Callahan, J. Bufolini, E. Ski , J. Gundermann, W. Reilly, W. Powell. Just Like a Pro I What Form 195 Team watches Dove Boyd illustrate his Sieno's Bowling Team 196 lNTER-COLLEGIATE BOWLING Inter-coilegiate bowling is the latest addition to an ever expanding program of activities Siena pro- vides for her students. Membership on the team is gained by maintain- ing on average of 150 in the student bowiing league. The lnter-collegiate keglers meet every Tuesday nite at 7:30. Competing teams this year are Hudson Valley Technical Institute, Albany Business College, Albany State Teachers College, Sieno College and two teams from Rennselaer Polytechnical Institute. At their first annual banquet the following tro- phies will be awarded: one to be given to the school of the winning team, one to each of the following: High Single, High Triple, High Average, and to the winning team. The men who roll for Sieno are: John Marcella, Roger Rossi, AI Sirois, Donald Marchewka, William Hlodik, Dino Cimino and David Boyd. REV. WINFRID RYAN, O.F.M., The Intramural Program, Eider the capable guid- ance of Father Winfrid Ryan, O.F.M., accomplished gigantic success during the past year. During the fall semester the annual golf tourney was held with fifty-six participants, the greatest num- ber in Siena history. One of the high points of the fall semester was the Frosh-Soph Field Day. Students from both classes participated in nine field events, featured by the bus- ketball and football games and the tug-o-war. As usual, the Sophs emerged the victors. The football tourney, or double elimination affair, was a hotly contested one, providing thrills for both the players and spectators. The football season ended with the selection of on AII-Stor team by the Siena News. Another featured event of the fall season was the tennis singles tourney, which attracted thirty-seven netmen. A basketball league composed of two eight-team circuits was the high-Iight of the winter sports season. A record number of 160 student hoopsters entered this league. The league culminated with the selection of an AII-Star team, which played an exhibition game against the intramural champions. Other indoor sports of a less strenuous nature, consisted of the pool tournament, a ping pong double elimination singles tourney together with a doubles tourney for the benefit of those eliminated from the singles. Approximately one hundred and twenty-five students took part in these tourneys. The softball league, the lone spring sport, swings into action following the spring recess. A record num- ber of team entries is anticipated. Individual trophies are awarded to winners of intramural events throughout the year. Weight lifting apparatus, mats, boxing gloves and speed bags are now an intimate part of the ex- panded intramural facilities. Fr. Winfrid's tireless efforts and enthusiasm have made the intramural program one which, will without a doubt, leave with all those who participated therein a keeness for competition in future life. I97 Nice Rebounding Moloney vs Mushow Scramble for the Ball Bill Powell receives golf trophy from Fr. Winfrid Nice Try Wow!! What a Punch Side Pocket Daye Boyd receives his official's ' k 1 f F . W' Pd lac e rom r m r: John Wemple accepts golf trophy from Fr. Winfrid Siena's Sfrong-man? Tennis Champs Make mine Schaefer Golf Champions display their trophies Gening Set to Tee Off I , I Thanks! Father What on eyell 200 Romano Shows his stuff Mighty Blast The Bowling League is one of the oldest organizations on the campus. Originally the League was an informal recreational affair, but under the direction of Rev. Dennis Anderson, O.F.M., a spirited, well organized League was established in 1948. Two years ago, as the interest in bowling increased among the students, the League ex- panded its operations to include a National League which bowls on Monday afternoons, and an American League which rolls on Tues- days The League climaxes its yearly activities with a banquet. At which trophies are awarded to the winning team, to the men who had high single, high triple and high average respec- tively. The League, with Father Alvin as its moderator, has the following officers: Commissioners ...... Dino Cimino, William Dewey Treasurer ........................................ Steve Beals Secretaries ......... John Marcella, John Cairns Mike Bowls them Over Bring it Home Chuck SENIOR DIRECTORY Agnello, Paul W., 178-46 Kildare Rd., Jamaica, N. Y. Akullion, Stephen, Jr., 8 Glenwood Rd., Menands, N. Y. Akullian, Vahan, 27 Brookside Ave., Menands, N. Y. Ardell, Donald F., 855 Oakwoocl Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. Balfe, William J., Jr., 52 Rutland 81., Albany, N. Y. Barbe, James, 165 Dove 81., Albany, N. Y. Beals, G. Stephen, 75 Bradford 51., Albany, N. Y. Beairsto, Thomas N., 21 Lafayette Ave., Middletown, N. Y. Beuudoin, John, 29 Billings Ave., Troy, N. Y. Bills, Arthur D., 11 Lighthall Ave., Cohoes, N. Y. Bindewald, Gilbert C., Jr., 72 Breslin Ave., Cohoes, N. Y. Bonvouloir, Roland P., 78 Yale $1., No. Adams, Mass. Boyce, William L, R. D. No. 2, Watervliet, N. Y. Braun, Sturmius G., R. D. 1H, Buskirk, N. Y. Bruno, Vito J., 36 Leonard $1., Glens Falls, N. Y. Bucci, Edward J., 66 Rosemont Ave., Albany, N. Y. Buff, Dorothy, Box 7, Loudonville, N. Y. Buff, Joseph F., Box 7, Loudonville, N. Y. Burke, Thomas A., 715 Myrtle Ave., Albany, N. Y. Burnside, Harry J., 222 Whitehall Rd., Albany, N. Y. Bushhouse, Fred E., 27 Buckingham Dr., Albany, N. Y. Calligeris, James C., 7 Marion Rd., Delmar, N. Y. Coplan, Robert 5., 69 Whitehall Rd., Albany, N. Y. Cardany, James J., 343 First St, Troy, N. Y. Cavanaugh, James F., 405 No. Sixth St, Mechanicville, N. Y. Centanni, Charles J., 422 10th 51., Troy, N. Y. Chauvin, Martin V., 201 Harris Ave., Mechanicville, N. Y. Chouiniere, Charles W., 14 Charles St, N.S., Cohoes, N. Y. Cirillo, Edward J., 469 Fifth Ave., Troy, N. Y. Clark, Robert B., 132 South St, Glens Falls, N. Y. Clarke, Richard A., 517 St. Joseph's Pl., Yonkers, N. Y. Coburn, Bruce D., 438 Plymouth Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. Coffey, Thomas H., 358 First 51., Troy, N. Y. Cohen, Jacob, 119 Ryckman Ave., Albany, N. Y. 202 Connolly, Robert P., 145 Lark 51., Albany, N. Y. Conway, Peter M., 25 No. Pine Ave., Albany, N. Y. Cook, David F., 404 Second Ave., Albany, N. Y. Cook, James V., 6 Catherine St, Rensselaer, N. Y. Copeland, William H., 182 Winthrop Ave., Albany, N. Y. Cornelius, Leo P., 325 Main $1., Catskill, N. Y. Corona, John J., 98 W. Main St, Wappinger Falls, N. Y. Corradi, Nino H., 2756 Edgewood Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. Cronin, Howard M., 716 25th St, Watervliet, N. Y. Curnin, Thomas F., Jr., 137 Otsego St, Canaioharie, N. Y. Currier, Raymond A., 256 Sixth Ave., Troy, N. Y. Curry, John F., 139-08 90th Ave., Jamaica, N. Y. Davis, Richard D., 706 Clinton Ave., Albany, N. Y. Dean, John R., 14 Niskuyuna Rd., R. D. 49:12, Watervlief, N. Y. DeCoste, William P., 70 Robinson 81., Schenectady, N. Y. Deitcher, Herbert, 188 Remsen St, Cohoes, N. Y. DeLegge, Henry 5., 1220 Congress 51., Schenectady, N. Y. Dempf, Alphons L., 304 Delaware Ave., Delmar, N. Y. DeNice Donald C., 340 Hulen 51., Schenectady, N. Y. Dexter, Thomas M., 10 School 51., Beacon, N. Y. DeBIasi, Angelo G., 265 W. Main 51., Amsterdam, N. Y. Diffily, John J., Chester N. Y. Donahue, Clarence R., 542 Morris 51., Albany, N. Y. Doyle, John J., 545 Second Ave., Troy, N. Y. DuBois, Donald A., 262 Lenox Ave., Albany, N. Y. Dugan, William J., 107 Braintree 31., Albany, N. Y. Early, Joseph A., Jr., 1076 Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady, N. Y. Elliott, John C., 25 Clermont 51., Albany, N. Y. Emmerling, Harold D., 127 E. Main St, Fredonia, N. Y. Fahey, John J., Jr., 73 N. Lark 51., Albany, N. Y. Fahey, John W., 73 Lark 51., Albany, N. Y. Farina, Anthony R., 1367 Broadway, Schenectady, N. Y. Farone, Charles J., 3009 Westside Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. Fennelly, William F., 216 23rd St, Watervliet, N. Y. Ferraro, Frederick A., 28 S. Allen 81., Albany, N. Y. Fiore, Adolph A., 103 Hunter 81., Glens Falls, N. Y. S E N I O R Krueger, Douglas K., 247V2 Mohawk Ave., Scotio, N. Y. DI RECTO RY LaDuke, William E., Keeseville, N. Y. Lanahun, John J., 79 Thorfon 51., Albany, N. Y. Fiorillo, Michael J., 5 Seneca Court, Apt. 47, Schenectady, N. Y. Langan, Joseph p 40 Tulip Ave., Floral Park, N. Y. Fitzgerald, Richard E., 5 Arnold Rd., Poughkeepsie, N- Y- LaSarso, Nicholas F., 5 Lawnview Ave., Fort Edward, N. Y. Fitzgerald, Thomas E., 61 Seminary 51., Fort Edward, N. Y. Long, Christopher '3', 371 Sherman $1., Albany, N. Y. Flores, Norman R., 625 Washington Ave., Albany, N. Y. Lorini, Eugene 5., 1481 Central Ave., Albany, N. Y. Ford, James H., 502 Second Ave., Albany, N. Y. McConville, Paul E., 1354 DeWitt St, Schenectady, N. Y. McCrudden, Joseph F., 175 Chase Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. McDermott, Helen 8., 573 First St, Troy, N. Y. McDonald, James J., 463 Hudson Ave., Albany, N. Y. McDonough, Raymond W., H-39, Yates Village, Schenectady, N. Y. McEnroe, Robert F., 85 Morris 51., Albany, N. Y. McGarrahan, John F., 287 Columbia St, Cohoes, N. Y. McGinn, Richard P., 42 Manning Blvd., Albany, N. Y. McGraiI, Thomas D., 65 Howard St, Cohoes, N. Y. McGraw, Edward T., 41 Barclay SL, Albany, N. Y. Gallen, Edgar P., Apt. 1-B, Northampton Court, Amsterdam, N. Y. Getty, Louis H., Jr., 30 Surrey Rd., Scotia, N. Y. Graber, Charles F., 1218 Sixth Ave., Watervlief, N. Y. Griffin, Thomas J., Reynold Rd., R. D. 1994, Troy, N. Y. Grimmer, Carl F., Croghan, N. Y. Gundermann, Joseph A., Box 19, East Greenbush, N. Y. Guttieri, William F., 100-12 157th Ave., N.Y.C., N. Y. Gwinn, Bernard, Apt. 36, Bldg. 1, Taylor Apts., Troy, N. Y. Hamelin, George P., 94 Fourth $1., Glens Falls, N. Y. McKie, Robert L, 43 Rykman Ave., Albany, N. Y. Hamilton, James F., 917 Harrison Ave., Schenectady, N. Y. McNulty, Harold R., Johnsonville, N. Y. Handler, Irving, H Boenau 51 Albany, N' Y' MacNeil, James A., 139 Second 51., Mechanicville, N. Y. Hartley, Frank M., Stop 3131:, Troy-Sch'dy. Rd., Lofhams, N. Y. Maguire, Leo J., 586 Western Ave., Albany, N. Y. Hayden, Robert R., 6 Fourth $1., Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Maguire, Robert A., 14 Cooper Ave., Troy, N. Y. Heglemon, Stewart A., 403 Spring 51., Albany, N. Y. Mallock, Elias C., R. D. $1.4, Troy, N. Y. Higgins, John J., 114 High 51., Yonkers, N. Y. Holland, Richard J., 237 Quail 51., Albany, N. Y. Maloney, George T., Jesuit Retreat House, Albany, N. Y. Mandorano, Carmine V., 158 Woodland Ave., New Rochelle, N. Y. Holohan, Patricia Ann, R. 13' 1H, Cohoes, N' Y' Mangan, Jeremiah M., R. D. 1:1, Richmondville, N. Y. Honicki, Stephen J., 1077 Forest Rd., Schenectady, N. Y. Marchand, Edward G., 507 Fifth Ave., Troy, N. Y. Marczewski, Carl J., 4 Columbia St, Schenectady, N. Y. Janak, James R., 749 First Ave., Troy, N- Y- Markham, James J., 442 First 51., Troy, N. Y. Jurcsak, John E., Jr., 154 Bath 51., Ballston Spa, N. Y. Markham, John E, 442 First St, Troy, N. Y. Martley, Francis J., Jr., 118 Clermonf St, Albany, N. Y. Karafonda, Samuel, 1612 7th Ave., Watervlief, N. Y. Mataraso, Matthew H., 400 Hamilton St, Albany, N. Y. Kennedy, John H., 865 24th 51., Watervlief, N. Y. Meany, Joseph F., 693 New Scotland Ave., Albany, N. Y. Kennedy, Joseph W., Jr., 167 Hoosick St, Troy, N. Y. Meifch, George A., 52 Partition $1., Rensselaer, N. Y. Kirsch, William J., 1041 Broadway, Rensselaer, N. Y. Mihalsky, William B., Jr., 2335 Fourth Ave., Wafervliet, N. Y. Kiss, Joseph S., 1854 Ferguson St, Schenectady, N. Y. Monaghan, Peter A., 1525 6th Ave., Watervliet, N. Y. Knauf, James E., 246 Central Ave., Albany, N. Y. Moriarity, Michael J., 5345 65th PL, Maspeth, L. I. Kohut, Robert K., Maple Lane, Loudonville, N. Y. Mrozek, Edwin 5., 819 Bridge 51., Schenectady, N. Y. 203 S E N '0 R Rutnik, John P., 158 Quail 51., Albany, N. Y. Ryan, William D., 16 Wellington Ave., Pittsfield, Mass. DI RECTO RY Ryan, William T., Bldg. 6, Apt. 2, Grisald Heights, Troy, N. Y. Ryder, William J., 14 Barrows 51., Albany, N. Y. Mullins, James E., 143 Jay 51., Albany, N. Y. Murphy, Michael J., Union Ave., Saratogo, N. Y. Murphy, Thomas J., 711 7th 51., Watervliet, N. Y. Mushaw, Albert 6., Jr., 243 Church 51., Amsterdam, N. Y. Sawyer, Earl F., Box 444, Shaker Rd., Watervliet, N. Y. Schmitz, Anthony F., 14 Chestnut 51., Albany, N. Y. Scicchitano, John D., 926 State 51., Schenectady, N. Y. Settle, William A., 1020 State 51., Schenectady, N. Y. Nardillo, Nicholas J., 151 Elm 81., Albany, N. Y. Shultis, Webster A., Jr., R. D. 1i1, Brookview Rd., Castleton, N. Y. Neeley, Frank J., Jr., 7 Warren Ave., Troy, N. Y. Sicluna, Joseph D., 141 N. Broadway, Schenectady, N. Y. Nicholas, Robert P., P. O. Box 52, Meredith, N. Y. Slater, Walter C., 6 Gipp Rd., Westmere, Albany, N. Y. Nohe, Norbert 3., Tribes Hill, N, Y. Smith, Frank E., 244 Central Ave., Albany, N. Y. Noonan, James M., Jr., 193 Euclid Ave., Albany, N. Y. Smith, Herbert T., 4 FirSf $1., Warrensburg, N. Y. Smith, John J., 19 Lansing Ave., Troy, N. Y. Spaner, Arnold, 384 Hamilton $1., Albany, N. Y. 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