Southeastern Massachusetts University - Scrimshaw Yearbook (North Dartmouth, MA)

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pQ fa- 5., ,jf ' V. ft' QI? 'QQQG T Paul Maitoza gg John A Mandeville 5'f9Dhefl F Marchand Rachm R Marmen were more relationships as far as with students... everybody...administrators, teachers. The place is getting so big now I don't even know half the people in the administration anymore. That's true. Michael: George, what has been the high point in your career at SMU? Your most memorable moment? George: Without a doubt, Woods of Dartmouth, that's for sure, I'll never forget that. l thought it was beautiful. lt was run good, for the problems we had up there and for what the kids did. I think we only had 10 or 11 police officers on campus- and of course the 300 students who joined our forces. That was a great help, believe mel Michael: You said it was beautiful. ln what way? George: Well, like at night, the way the lights were, and the music, the way the kids were all in tents, and just sitting down listening to the music, The colors and the bonfire were beautiful. Michael: Did you get to meet many ofthe outsiders who came to the festival? George: Oh, yes. They were good kids. My wife and the selectman of that time Eddie Church, went and sat down right in front of the bandstand. They thought the kids were well behaved. As far as me being the head security over there at the Woods of Dartmouth l didn't find any big problems at all. The kids are pretty good now-a-days at the SMU concerts too. Michael: You're one of the few people I know who has been at the University from the beginning up until now. Have you seen a change in the University since Driscoll left? George: Yeah. lt's quiet now. llaughterl There's no fun anymore. lt's all business. Michael: Do you think that's healthy? George: l wouldn't know. l don't know how you students like it - with a lot of action or quiet. Some of the kids say it's too dead around school now, Michael: Well do you think they used to take the Driscoll thing serious or was it just a big game to them? George: Oh no! They took it serious. But they must g James G. McGannon gg g lVliCha 4 i

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like this president. I read in the Torch, he said his door was open to any student. I don't know how many took him up on it, but there must've been a lot when he first came on the campus. The other president wasn't like that. Michael: O.K. George, tell us what George Sousa does out- side of SMU? Everybody knows you with your little cap on puttin' around SMU in your scooter. What do you do at home? George: In the winter, I like roller skatin'. I've been in shows with my wife. I was the Vice President of the Esquire Club at the Llncoln Park Roller Flink. I also like to play the organ. I've been playing since I was a kid. I also play the accordion. And of course, in the summertime I like to putt around the house and go swimmin' in our pool. Michael: You also mentioned politics several times. Are you seriously interested in politics? George: Oh, yeah, I've been involved in politics. I've been co-chairman for Nat Gomes, the last select- man that just got in in Acushnet. Before that l was on the some committees. One with Eddie Harrington when he was mayor. Michael: Did you enjoy it7 George: Yes, I enjoyed it...til now...it's different now...politics is not as good as I thought it was. You know, sometimes you get your good and bad parts of politicians... Michael: You mean politics can become dirty and that's something you don't want to be a part of? George: Yeah. I don't want to be a part of it. Of course, I was the president of the Policeman's Ball two years in a row...And this year again, for the 1975 ball in October at the Lincoln Park ballroom. Michael: Aup! We gotta buy tickets! Have you ever thought ' of running for a public office? 'ff' 1 W George: I've thought of it. My wife won't let me. I wanted to run for selectman. Michael: Do you think the University has had an effect on the surrounding community? Steven J. N0rt0n Nlary T Neves Terrence P Murray Marilyn E. Menard Thomas A Messier Maureen Mirka