St Francis College - Franciscan Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

OUR THEME touches the very core of human exist¬ ence for it represents an interdependence of the most fundamental kind. OUR THEME has its serious moments, its comic elements and a vital significance which necessarily transcends even the allotted years of college life. OUR THEME is the relationship between students and their parents. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK ccCCMtum In these days of marital dissolution and widespread disregard for the sacred bonds of marriage and when closer family har¬ mony is necessary, we humbly dedicate this record of achievement to our parents —to the inspiration and guiding light of our young Catholic lives. May they, with us, continue on the path of life — fol¬ lowing the holy and pious example of another family — that of a carpenter of Nazareth. “And He tvent down with them and came to Nazareth and teas subject to them ...” LUKE 2:51 4 0 0 0 The members of the Senior Class wish to offer their deepest sympathy and prayers for the deceased parents of our fellow stu¬ dents: sympathy for the loss felt by the loved ones left behind; prayers to speed those in purgatory to their reward in heaven. We rejoice for those parents who have reached their final end in the Beatific Vision Uequitscat in pace 6 Rename. O. S. 7ft. A.. PRESIDENT O.S.7 7ft. 4., fi. DEAN SwCAex O. S. 7ft. i.. .V. PRESIDENT EMERITUS 8 MARGARET L. CONNOR Registrar BROTHER URBAN. O.S.F., Ph.D. Treasurer ALPHONSE J. SFAYER, B.B.A., C.P.A. Business Manager REVEREND MAURICE HASSETT Chaplain BROTHER CASIMIR, O.S.F. M.A., M.S. IN L.S. Librarian EVELYN CUFF Assistant in Library BROTHER DANIEL, O.S.F. Assistant in Library BROTHER ROGER, O.S.F., M.A. Athletic Director BROTHER PACIFICUS, O.S.F., M.S. Guidance and Placement Director Only four weeks overdue! Are you fellows here again?” JOHN ALLEGRA, M.A. Instructor in Modern Languages “Don’t you see the accent mark?” FRANK X. ALTIMARI, LL.B. Instructor in Business Law JOHN BURKE, M.S. Assistant Professor of Chemistry EDWARD BYRNE, M.S. Instructor in Biology BROTHER AUGUSTINE, O.S.F. B.B.A., M.S. Instructor in Business Law 11 “Do you get my point?” BROTHER CELESTINE, O.S.F. Ph.D. Associate Professor of English “Nice work, but the answer is wrong.” BROTHER DAVID, O.S.F. M.A. Instructor in Mathematics BROTHER CAMILLUS, O.S.F. Ph.D. Associate Professor of Modern Languages REVEREND HARRY A. CULKIN Lecturer in Religion 12 FRANCIS A. DELANEY, B.Ph. M.A. Associate Professor of Speech REVEREND MICHAEL E. FARRELL, M.A. Instructor in Philosophy and Psychology BROTHER EDMUND, O.S.F. M.A. Associate Professor of Classical Languages BROTHER FINBARR, O.S.F. M.A. Assistant Professor of Social Studies NICHOLAS FIORENZA, M.A. Associate Professor of Modern Languages 13 Did I ever tell you about F. D.R.?” REVEREND JOHN J. FLEMING S.T.L. Lecturer in Religion CLEMENT S. JEDRZEJEWSKI LL.D., Ph.D. Professor of Social Studies The Minuet Room DANIEL LYNCH, M.A. Instructor in Physical Education REVEREND GERARD MURRAY M.A. Assistant Professor of English ALFRED RESTAINO, M.S. Instructor in Chemistry JOHN McDermott, m.a. Instructor in Philosophy 15 JULIUS REZLER, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics EDGAR M. TASCHDJIAN, M.Agr. Agr.D. Associate Professor of Biology BERNARD A. RILEY LL.M., C.P.A. Assistant Professor of Accounting 16 Well now I dont know about that one. Doctor. JOHN J. AUFENANGER B.A., Philosophy Power Memorial Academy N.F.C.C.S. 3, 4; Vocation Club 3; Sodality 3, 4, Editor of Sodalist 4; Chant Group 4; Intrainurals. AUGUST J. AVENA B.A., History Grover Cleveland High School Junior Varsity Basketbal l 1, 2; Pi Alpha Fraternity 1, 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Humanities 3, 4; Intramurals. “After all, Brother, they’re only a dime.” 18 CHARLES J. BACHI B.S., Mathematics St. Michael’s Diocesan High School Student Council 2; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, Histo¬ rian 4; Math Club 3, Vice President 4; Prom Com¬ mittee Co-Chairman 4; Junior Class Secretary 3; Intramurals. FREDERICK A. BAMERT B.A., Economics Boys High School Phi Rho Pi Fraternity 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Indicator Club I, 2; Intramurals. 19 VICTOR T. BANDURCO B.S., Chemistry Salzburg Real Gymnasium Indicator Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mendel Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dean’s List. GERARD J. BAXTER History St. Francis Preparatory Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges; Franciscan Spirit Award; Senior Class President; Sophomore Class President; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Archon 4; Prom Committee; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Humanities 3; Ring Committee 3, 4; Intra¬ murals. 20 ROBERT E. BOWE B.B.A., Economics St. Francis Preparatory Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Business Club 2, 3, 4; Humanities 2, 3, 4; Troupers 2, 3; International Rela¬ tions Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. “T ie one with his mouth wide open is me THOMAS J. BOYLE B.B.A., Economics Cathedral College High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. 21 JOHN P. CIONE B.A., History St. Francis Preparatory International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Humanities 1, 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class Viee President; Fresh¬ man Class Treasurer; Intramurals. tu. Pater? 22 JOHN F. CURRY B.A., Sociology Cardinal Hayes High School International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GUY A. de PASCALE B.S., Chemistry St, Francis Preparatory Franciscan 2, 3, 4; Voice 2, 3, 4; Troupers 2, 3, 4; Indicator Club 2, 3, 4; Mendel Club 2, 3, 4; Human¬ ities 2, 3, 4; Third Order 2, 3, 4; College Band 3. JOHN DeRISO B.A., English St. Francis Preparatory Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Franciscan Spirit Award; Voice 1, 2, News Editor 3, Editor-In-Chief 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Stu¬ dent Council 4; Humanities 2, Secretary 3, Vice Presi¬ dent 4; Franciscan Senior Class Editor 4; Troupers 3, Stage Manager 4; Intramurals. 24 ROCCI M. DiSCIPIO Economics Cathedral College High School International Relations Club 2; Junior Varsity Bas¬ ketball 1; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Senior Week Committee 4; Business Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. JAMES L. DRISCOLL B.S., Chemistry Trinity High School Duns Scotus Honor Society 3, 4; Dean’s List 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Pi Alpha Fraternity 1, 2, Secre¬ tary 3, Master of Ceremonies 4; Humanities 3, 4; Sen¬ ior Prom Committee; Indicator Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu¬ dent Group Leader; Secretary, Senior Class. now! It wasn’t that funny,” 25 PASCAL E. ESEMPLARE B.S., Chemistry St. Francis Preparatory Duns Scotus Honor Society 3, President 4; Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Fran¬ ciscan Spirit Award; Dean’s List 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council President; Phi Rho Pi Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Mendel Cluh 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Indicator Club I, 2, 3, 4; Franciscan 3; Humanities 2, 3, 4; Voice I, Exchange Editor 2, Business Manager 3; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Troupers Stage Manager 3; Chair¬ man, War Relief Drive 3; Basketball Team Manager 3, 4; Baseball Team Manager 3; Intramurals. PETER F. FERRARA B.A., History St. Francis Preparatory Pi Alpha Fraternity I, 2, 3, 4; International Relations Cluh I, 2, 3, 4; Voice I, 2, 3, Copy Editor 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; N.F.C.C.S. 3; N.S.A. 2, 3; Franciscan Managing Editor 4; Humanities 2, 3, 4; Sodality Treasurer 3; Campus Day Committee 4; Intramurals. “He taught me all I know about calculus. ' 26 JOHN E. FITZ GERALD B.B.A., Economics St, MichaeVs Diocesan High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3; Junior Varsity 2; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Vice President; International Relations Club 1; In¬ tramurals. JOHN P. FLYNN B.A., English Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Dean’s List 3; Voice 3, Feature Editor 4; Francis¬ can Class Editor 4; Humanities 2, 3, 4; Troupers 3, 4; Glee Clnb 2; Third Order 3, 4; Student Council 3, Treasurer 4; Intramurals. 27 JAMES F. FOSTER B.A., Philosophy Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Dean’s List 3; Phi Rho Pi Fraternity 3, 4; N.F.C.C.S. Senior Delegate 4; Voice 4; New York State Inter- Collegiate Debate Conference Delegate 3, 4; Dean’s Oratorical Contest; Sodality 3, President 4; Vocation Club 3, Secretary 4. VINCENT T. GARONE B.A., History Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Campus Day Committee, Voice 3, Business Manager 4; Franciscan Copy Editor 4; Humanities 2, 3, 4; Sen¬ ior Prom Committee 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Intramurals. 28 MAYNARD W. GEISLER B.A., Sociology South Fork Public High School International Relations Club 2, 3, 4. Betty Furness and family. 29 JAMES J. GERARDI B.A., Sociology Poly Preparatory Internationals Relations Club 3, 4; Humanities 4; Indicator Club 3; Phi Rho Pi Fraternity 3, 4. JOSEPH W. GOODEY B.A., History Cathedral College High School Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges; Franciscan Spirit Award; Dean’s List 3; International Relations Club 2, 3, President 4; Voice 3, 4; Francis¬ can 3, Sports Editor 4; Student Council 3, Vice Presi¬ dent 4; Humanities 2; Senior Prom Committee; In¬ dicator Club 1; Pi Alpha Fraternity 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu¬ dent Group Leader 3; Sports Publicity 3, 4; Intra¬ murals. JOHN M. GRACE B.S., Chemistry St, Augustine Diocesan High School Indicator Club 2, 3, 4; Mendel Club 2, 3, 4; Human¬ ities Secretary 4; Voice 2, 3; Troupers 2, 3, 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Third Order 2, 3, 4; Intra¬ murals. “Try something heavy, like The Bobbsy Twins at the Seashore ” 30 JOHN J. HEARN Economics St, MichaeVs Diocesan High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Vice President 3, Secretary 4; Senior Class Vice President; Pi Alpha Fraternity 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 2; Junior Varsity Basket¬ ball Captain. GEORGE T. KEBE B.B.A., Economics Rice High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Voiee Exchange Editor 4; In¬ ternational Relations Club 2; N.F.C.C.S. 2; Junior Varsity Basketball 2; Vocation Club 2; Intramurals. 31 LEO M. KEEGAN Accounting St. Francis Preparatory Duns Scotus Honor Society 3, 4; Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Franciscan Spirit Award; Dean’s List 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Class President; Sophomore Class Secretary; Business Club Vice President 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Third Order 3, 4; Varsity Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. JEREMIAH J. KELLY B.B.A., Accounting St. Michael’s Diocesan High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Third Order 3, 4. 32 GERALD V. LAUDATO B.S., Chemistry St, Francis Preparatory Phi Rho Pi Fraternity 3, Praetor 4; Mendel Cluh 1, 2, 3, 4; Indicator Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Humanities 3, 4; Intramurals. PATRICK J. LINK Accounting Cathedral College High School Dean’s List 2, 3, 4; Business Club 2, 3, 4; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Intramurals. 33 ARTHUR T. MADDALONI B.A., French St, Francis Preparatory Dean’s List 1, 2, 3, 4; Humanities 2, President 3, 4; French Club 1; Voice 2, 3, 4; Franciscan 4; Student Council 2. THOMAS F. MALONEY B.A., Philosophy Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Voice 1, 2, 3, 4; N.F.C.C.S. 2; St. Bonaventure Philo¬ sophical Society 2, 3, 4; Vocation Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sodality 1, 2, 3. 34 ‘You’re right, you do have a stye on your eyelid.” DONALD j. McCarthy Economics Delehanty High School Business Club 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH F. McGLOIN B.B.A., Economics Erasmus Hall High School Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Franciscan Spirit Award 3; Business Club 2, Presi¬ dent 3, 4; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Stu¬ dent Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Group Leader 3; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. 35 WILLIAM F. McGOWAN B.A., Sociology Economics Andrew Jackson High School International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chant Group 3. GEORGE J. MIKKELSEN B.S., Biology St, Francis Preparatory Franciscan Spirit Award; Voice, Photography Editor 2, 3, 4; Franciscan, Photography Editor 3, 4, Associ¬ ate Editor 4. 36 ROBERT M. MINITER B.A., History St� Michael’s Diocesan High School International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Seeretary 3; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 1, 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 3; Prom Committee; Fresh¬ man Basketball; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Intramurals. RICHARD T. NOLAN B.A., History St, Francis Preparatory Who’s Who In American Universities and Colleges; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, Archon 4; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; N.F.C.C.S. 4; Basketball Manager 2, 4; Baseball Manager I, 4; Prom Commit¬ tee 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Troupers 2, 4; Intramurals. “Who is this “Friend” who always sends us his compliments?” 37 LOUIS E. O’NEIL Accounting Bayside High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. ELLIOTT R. PRESS Economics Samuel J. Tilden High School Business Club 2, 3, 4; Student Group Leader 4; Var¬ sity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 1; Intra¬ murals. CHARLES J. RASO B.S., Chemistry Stuyvesant Evening High School Indicator Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4; Phi Rbo Pi Fra¬ ternity 3, Treasurer 4; Mendel Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Math Club 1, 2, 3; Third Order 2, 3, 4. 39 ROBERT E. RETHORE Economics Grover Cleveland High School International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; N.F.C.C.S. 2; Business Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Voice 2, 3, Business Manager 4; Franciscan 2, 3, Advertising Manager 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 3, Corresponding Secretary 4. JOHN F. ROACHE B.B.A., Economics St. Francis Preparatory Business Club 3, 4; Intramurals. 40 ANTHONY D. ROMEO B.A., History James Madison High School International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Humanities 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Club 1, 2, 3; Vocation Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 1; Intramurals. ROBERT L. RUSSELL B.S., Mathematics St. Michael’s Diocesan High School Math Club 3, President 4; Indicator Club 1, 2; Humanities 2, 3, 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4. “Here’s one from Santa Claus. 41 EUGENE L. RYAN Accounting St. Francis Preparatory Business Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. JOHN J. SAVARESE B.S., Chemistry Andrew Jackson High School Chemistry Club 1, 2, Vice President 3, 4; Mendel Club 1, 2; Student Council 3; Phi Rho Pi Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Humanities 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4. 42 If things get dull, tell them to turn on a Western.” KENNETH P. SMITH Economics St, Francis Preparatory Business Club 1, 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Voice 2, 3, 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Franciscan 3, 4; Student Press Representative 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Intra¬ murals. RICHARD E. SMITH B.A., Philosophy Richmond Hill High School Dean’s List 4; Vocation Club 2, 3, 4; Sodality 2, 3, 4; Chant Group 3, 4. 43 WILLIAM A. STEARNS B.A., History St. Francis Preparatory International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Humanities 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 1; Intra¬ murals. THOMAS A. TULLY B.S., Chemistry Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Dean’s List I, 2, 3; Mendel Club 3, 4; Indicator Club I, 2, Secretary 3, Vice President 4; Humanities 3, 4; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, 3, 4; Intramurals. 44 DANIEL A. WALSH, JR. Accounting St, Augustine Diocesan High School Duns Scotus Honor Society 3, 4; Who’s Who in Amer¬ ican Universities and Colleges; Franciscan Spirit Award; Dean’s List 1, 2, 3, 4; Franciscan 1, 2, Sports Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Voice 1, 2, Sports Editor 3, 4; Business Club 2, Treasurer 3, 4; Senior Class Treasurer; Junior Class Treasurer; International Relations Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, Awards Committee 4, (Chairman), Campus Day Committee; N.F.C.C.S. 2, 3; N.S.A. 3; Troupers 3, 4; Humanities 2, 3; Third Order 2, 3, 4; Sport’s Pub¬ licity, Student Press Representative 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Prom Committee; Pi Alpha Fraternity 2, Treas¬ urer 3, 4; Student Group Leader 3, 4; Intramurals. 45 BROTHER MILES MATTIMORE, O.S.F. B.A , English Holy Angels Collegiate Institute Vocation Club. ‘7 wonder what Tonto will do?” 46 CLASS OFFICERS President.M. CLONEY Vice President.G. MORAN Secretary.T. HIGGINS Treasurer.J. RUSH Committee meeting in Room 204. 48 English test today. 49 To the victors. CLASS OFFICERS President.J. MONAGHAN Vice President ... A. PROEFRIEDT Secretary.T. HEFFERNAN Treasury.T. COOKE 0 W57 50 CLASS OFFICERS President.W. SPINA Vice President.F. FREY Secretary.J. MANNING Treasurer.B. CARROLL % JlH Bi ‘ iirmi ‘‘I am an unnecessary, contingent being, one degree lower than a para¬ site that has the unmitigated gall to associate with upper-classmen and impose upon the generosity, dignity, and good will of the student body and to he its guest for one lo ng year.” But after this one year, which can last for an eternity for a Freshman, we can finally call ourselves true Franciscans. 52 55 StucCettt PASCAL ESEMPLARE President Making the voice of the student known, both to the administration and our fellow colleges, working to serve the student needs on the campus in all areas of student life—that is the task of the Student Council. The 1954-1955 Council was blessed with interested, capable and dynamic leaders who, through their unsel¬ fish efforts, have made the Council one of the most progressive in the history of the College. To begin with, the celebration of the Marian year at St. Francis reached its apex when a public Mass— to which the Newman Clubs of the Various secular colleges were invited—was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church. The Council, working closely with all campus organizations, undertook the sponsorship of an Open School Day to familarize the parents of the students with St. Francis. A Successful Christmas Toy Drive was also initiated by the Council, assisted by committees of Pi Alpha and Phi Rlio Pi Fraternities. Truly, in preserving the best in the St. Francis tradi¬ tion, and in stressing progress, the Council has earned the respect of all at St. Francis. 56 PASCAL ESEMPLARE DANIEL WALSH FERDINAND BARBATSCHI ScotU S cCet f LEO KEEGAN ARTHUR MADDALONI JAMES DRISCOLL JAMES FOSTER STEPHEN WHELAN GEORGE BLACK 57 GERARD BAXTER PASCAL ESEMPLARE AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES RICHARD NOLAN DANIEL WALSH JOHN DeRISO JAMES FOSTER JOHN FLYNN JOSEPH McGLOIN JOSEPH GOODEY 58 The International Relations Club consists of History, Sociology and Economics majors. The varied activi¬ ties of the club are religious, social, intellectual and athletic. Under the leadership of Joseph Goodey, Presi¬ dent, the IRC-dance, the political Symposium and many forums were the highlights of the past year. It has been the club’s policy to promote civil and national affairs at St. Fran¬ cis College. OFFICERS President .J. GOODEY Vice President.J. BAXTER Secretary.C. BROGAN Treasurer.D. WALSH JOSEPH GOODEY President 59 RICHARD NOLAN Archon 60 Lights mister? ' Archon Vice Archon Secretary . Treasurer . The Pi Alpha round up. Flo Drum on his way to France. OFFICERS .R. NOLAN .G. BAXTER .C. BROGAN .D. WALSH 61 iiMjl O GERALD LAUDATO Praetor Never mind the ice cream, where is the Ruppert? OFFICERS Praetor.G. LAUDATO Vice Praetor.C. POMPA Secretary.F. BARBATSCHI Treasurer.C. RASO OFFICERS President.A. MADDALONI Vice President.J. DeRISO Secretary.J. GRACE Treasurer.A. McINERNEY ARTHUR MADDALONI President Tlie Humanities Cliil of St. Francis College comprises those stu¬ dents studying in the field of the Arts. It aims to further an appre¬ ciation of the literary and artistic contrihutions of the various cul¬ tures of the world. This year a diversified and enlightened program was undertaken. Included in the program were opera, ballet, the Philharmonic and the theatre. The Humanities Club, in its third year at St. Francis, has become one of the active organizations in the College and has proved to he one of the mainstays of extra-curricular activities. 64 The Science Clubs have been organized to pro¬ vide those students who have a special interest in chemistry, biology or mathematics with the oppor¬ tunity of pursuing their work. President . . Vice President Secretary . . Treasurer . . OFFICERS J. McGLOIN L. KEEGAN . J. HEARN D. WALSH The Business Club is intended to arouse the interests of the student body in current busi¬ ness affairs and practices through the medium of guest speakers and informal discussions by the members. 66 The Vocation Club is composed of those students who are interested in entering the priesthood or religious life. All pre-theological students are required to be active mem¬ bers of this club. A special feature of this group is a day of recollection each month. Ond i 0 St The Third Order of St. Francis, founded by St. Francis of Assisi, was organized for the layman to ‘‘lead a perfect life,” and to study, practice and promulgate the teachings of St. Francis. Tertiaries take no vows; yet by following the principles of St. Francis, they participate in the num¬ erous graces and benefits of the Franciscans. 7 The Cord, Freshman handbook of St. Francis College, underwent a “face-lifting” job this past sum¬ mer. Since many changes had taken place around the College over the last two years, it became necessary to bring the handbook up to date. To handle this task, a committee of three volunteers supervised the revision, surrender¬ ing a few nights a week during July and August. The committee consisted of Editor-in-Chief Ben Occhiogrosso, ’56, Associate Edi¬ tors Tom Scully, ’56 and Buddy Brogan, ’56. The purpose of the Math Club is to stimulate interest in mathematics and closely related fields. Under the guidance of Brother Leo, the mem¬ bers learn how to use such instruments as the sextant, angle mirror and the pantograph. Practical experience is gained by numerous field trips during the college year. 68 Studmt ceiden The Student Group Leaders are a relatively new idea at St. Francis. Comprised of those students with high extra-curricular and academic standing, they attempt to encourage and assist the student body in all phases of college life. %9ee ' S- St. Francis College is represented in the N.F.C.C.S. by four repre¬ sentatives elected at the beginning of every school year by the Student Council. The Federation was formed to develop lay Catholic leadership among college students. 69 The Troupers, continuing their long line of stage successes, presented this year an adaptation of George Batson’s ‘‘Ramsliackle Inn.” The play, a mystery farce in three acts, was ably directed by Mr. Henry Magliato, a familiar figure in the his¬ tory of the Terrier acting guild. Brother Celestine, Moderator of the Troupers, did a fine job supervising the over-all production. Student leaders, who also proved able in their positions, included Ben Occhiogrosso, ’56, President, John DeRiso, ’55, Stage Manager, and John Rush, ’56, Business Manager. When the lights go on again. 71 Moderator Brother Celestine, O.S.F. Stage Manager John De Riso ’55 President Ben Occhiogrosso, ’56 Business Manager John Rush ’56 Members of Cast, as listed STAGE CREW Lighting - William Heath ’57 Sound Effects - Frank Scotti ’57 Properities - Anthony Favale ’56, Joseph Dorsa ’57 Setting - John De Riso ’55, John Flynn ’56, Frank Scotti ’57, Richard Nolan ’56� Guy de Pascale ’55, John Grace ’55, Charles Centrella ’57 USHERS Robert Scrivani ’56, John Flynn ’56, James Foster ’57, Carl Lanzisera ’56, Edward Alii ’56, Ferdinand Barbatschi ’56, John Grace ’55, Robert Bowe ’55 THE TROUPERS “RAMSHACKLE INN” A Mystery Farce in Three Acts by George Batson Directed by Henry Magliato — CAST — (in order of appearance) Patton... Arbuthnot -William McKenna ’56 Joseph Dorsa ’57 Joyce Rogers.. Mame Phillips — .. Elizabeth J. Pulling ...Mary Van Aarle Constable Small ...Daniel Riordan ’58 Belinda Pryde Barbara McKenna Commodore Lucius Gail Russell Towser.. -John Gardner ’57 ... Rosary Magliato Alice Fisher -. Dr. Russell .. Irene McKenna .. Francis D’Ambra ’58 Rill Phillips ...Robert Buetti ’57 Mfr Temple ..Guy de Pascale ’55 Mary Temple ..Sandra de Pascale Gilhooley..-. Fred Porter... .. Robert Varasano ’57 Anthony Favale ’56 The action of the play occurs in the lobby of YE OLDE COLONIAL INN, not far from Gloucester, Massachusetts. ACT I Seven o’clock in the morning ACT II One hour later ACT III A few minutes later 1955 Fran • tired, ' ®Pt-esents ■ ticiscan ' ' ‘’■operative enj . °“- S ' -ff«.« : ■ ' ' ”8 .� ! e ”’“ -� “P o - c r t-:r - Associate £ 0 . l ook to fgn a„d i«the 1 Photo. G oried Seojor Ciass F - ' liiso copy ' ’ ' ' ' ■•« copy .JJ° ' ” ' ■ ' « ' Goodey ' = ' ' 8to„r. ’ “ ' •« c,p„„ X ' - «• r,� „, - c:;: ' ' ■ ‘ opy Editorj riiant, aj,„ Frani. JOHN DeRISO Editor-in-Chief BRO. CAMILLUS, O.S.F. Adviser St. Francis College Students Newspaper Address: Brooklyn 31, N. Y. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF-John DeRiso Associate Editor-Thomas McCarthy News Editors Jim Marino Bob Buetti Exchange Editor George Kebe News Staff Jack Malag raph Joe lorio Jim Dillon Tom Heffernan Jack Flanagan Bill Proefriedt Jack Graoc Bob Varasano Dick Swinl)urn Ronald Zammit William Crivelli Dick Mandaro Tim Mahoney Ed Elirenberg Business M’gr. Sports Editor Daniel Walsh Art by Drum Feature Editor John Flynn Photo’s by Mikkelson and Wall Sports Staff Joe Goodey Ken Smih I’ete R chore Ray Boehm Jack Monaghan George Kehm Dan Riordan Guy Mastrion Exchange Editor George Kebe Exchange Staff laurice Kelly Vin G’Xeill Art by Drum _ - — Robert E. Rethore Dean of St. Francis — Rev. Brother Pascal O. S. F. Member of the Catholic School Press Assoc. Feature Staff Vrt Maddaloni Juy DePascale i ete Imperato Jerry Baxter i en Occhiogrosso Jack Gardner Copy Editor Pete Ferrara Copy Staff Frank Scotti Vin Garone Bob Little Frank D’Ambra by V ho’s Who r-i ar.nord- ■ ii a- -ordiiig to ■ he Pi ' :ge Four “How does this sound to you, Tom?’ Phi Rho Pi Fraternities “Will the gentleman in the rear of the room kindly keep quiet.” if not the lih my havn- ' ’ for ‘ ’i; mc ' .iej in ore abilit). maay O- ty Jack Drum trying to think of a new cartoon. of e ' M-ii proi ■ -y : foliov- llico on tne Bi li I cer; c ly Bd. le- ' e o r ' eSivo:- :V!rvlje won it bs shoe ;T!eri of St. Bk- so caii serf ' : ' d by M... “From the Press Box. 76 6 as and conr ' ' as siate. ' s Qu . °« erencr 7.7 ' -nyr The brain trust Led by Coaches Dan Lynch and Marty O’Donnell and captained l)y Ralph D’Aniato, the Varsity Baseball team en¬ tered its tliird year in the Knickerbocker Baseball Conference. Minus the backbone of last year’s squad, the Lcnze Brothers, the Terriers relied heavily upon the pitching of Tom Lough- ery and Dan McCarthy. Ralph D’Amato, Frank Scotti, and Russ Sullivan provided the outfield j)ower, while the heavy liitting Trizzino did tlie hulk of tlic catching. Joe Saner, Tom Higgins, Art Mclnerncy and several new Frosh hopefuls rounded out the squad. 78 Mine D League Let’s see you tag one ' April 12 N.Y.C. Com, College . . . 14 St. Peter’s . 16 Long Island Aggies .... 19 Pace . 23 Long Island University 25 Hunter . 30 Adelphi . May 2 Pratt . 4 King’s Point. 7 Iona .. 13 Fort Schuyler. 16 Queens . 18 Hofstra . Captain: Ralph D’Amato Manager: Pierre Rethore Home games to be played on Diamond 1 at the Parade Grounds. Starting Time: 2:00 p.m. Denotes Knickerbocker Intercollegiate Baseball Conference Game. . Home . . .Away . Home . Home . . .Away Pending . . .Away Home Home .Away Away . Away . Away Ralph grabs one, VARSITY BOWLING SCHEDULE October 10 Cooper Union 17 Columbia 24 Queens 31 Position Week November 7 Pace 14 Pace 31 Position Week 28 N. C. E. December 5 Fairleigh Dickinson 12 Position Week 19 St. Peter’s All ga mes played at City Hall Alleys. Starting time: 2 p.m. January 2 Long Island University 9 Position Week 30 Position Week February 6 Manhattan 13 Stevens Tech. 20 Position Week 27 Fordham The bowling team, after several years of cellar sitting in the ElBC has finally produced a rather im¬ pressive group of keglers. After losing their first set of games to Cooper Union, the Terriers bounced right back and rolled over Columbia and Queens College— taking five out of six games. The present trend of vic¬ tories is a fitting and well earned award. Last years’ green team has gained the necessary poise and confi¬ dence which conies from constant practice. Mainly responsible for the ‘‘new look” is Captain Ray Boehm, whose steady “pin dropping” has pulled out many a close contest for the Red and Blue. Ably assisting him Ray Boehm Captain George Black SEASON’S RECORD J5 victories — 8 losses St. Francis 90 Connecticut State . 84 Mount St. Mary’s . . . . 97 Pace . 71 Providence . 90 Toronto . 71 Chinese Nat’l. 97 Loyola . 59 Fordham . 71 St. John’s . 61 Fairleigh Dickinson . . 70 Fairfield . 69 Manhattan . 63 Siena . 94 Ithaca . 56 Holy Cross. 79 St. Peter’s . 91 Queens . 94 C.C.N.Y. 81 Brooklyn . 71 St. Bonaventure . 76 Seton Hall . 65 Iona .. 55 Siena . 63 St. Peter’s . 80 Panzer . 82 Quincy . 0pp. .. 57 . . 99 .. 45 .. 63 .. 49 .. 56 .. 75 .. 64 .. 80 .. 52 .. 64 .. 73 .. 48 .. 70 .. 82 .. 61 .. 66 .. 79 .. 67 .. 64 . 88 . 61 .. 61 .. 55 . . 70 . . 84 N.A.I.A. Tournament ———— 1538 • ——r—— 1225 ..13to 5 1 6Sk 53 586 4. 5 . 6. 7 . 2 W fl.k Poi ' QSt Row: Coach Dan Lynch, Les Yellin, Tony D’Elia, Leo Keegan, Frank Dentico, Jim Murphy, Elliott Press, Dan Mannix. Rack Row: Ed Mueger, George Fox, Ken Wilkins, A1 namiattan - Inniss, Wait Adamus ' ■ “ 4. Iflagara-— 4 3 44 8? 44 , 5 44. 5 U. ' A.7 i Dan Smith and Tom Lee. Southern Methodist —— 859 T _ _ . _ - _ «� UVJ O Niag a Publicity Staff. 2. Washington State ——22 3O9 3 San t ose State 2 q 2 Q 1 4. Manhattan -. 17 2 y • Duq uesse 28 Hrv Richmond. -- Virginia--- Oklahoma ---- 6. Missouri- 9 . Western iMichigan —— 10.Santa Clara 11,Iflagara -—--— --- 12.Eastern Ky. state - L3. Wichita... t Wisconsin 4 5 L5.Korth Carolina State — 862 657 74o 570 558 550 516 694 698 737 i71 531 74 . 506 73 . 484 73 , 478 72 538 72 .,,. 4l4 72 . 403 72 , 396 72,(4 373 72.Of m . 497 %. 2 f 525 ' n . of 351 70. 9 f 611 . ■.7 m .2 .Manhattan -t- .3 •Marshall .4TColgate .5.Dayto: 6 . —, defense rankings through games of Peb. Recov¬ eries mr 1179 Iowa e.Cin St r ®= 5S5s. 15. 1. Texas A 2. New Mexi 3 Eastern 4. New Yoriil PittsburJ “17 1 Basketball Ballet, starring thf e rr o -V-- .Francio k . iss, I •.� „-■ ■ ! ' ' st half ®® ' twoj s! ' ' oaovro ‘He flies through the air Coach Lynch Keeps ranr ' orn Goinq vy Ri uf ' ' lOJ)f)f,(l ,Vi e ' v ‘■ ' ' ■ ' X ' f; i ' ratt bou-Pf Just a little more. ' -om or. fha ability Terriers Eye ,cis College of it has a chance erriers bad beaten than the iore In- |terriers« ANCIS Motley. (Sinks Ter ByiEO ARDcom..r ‘Wait a minute there, you don’t want to do that.” ' si ortunatelvt ' ve had ' VVilb Dave the Easton ConJerence ) ‘Come here, you ‘All hands on deck. •’oncis j?aiis Respite the t had o- . oilmen whoi ' ' ' ® ' ’ ‘ efeaf 1°° ' . ' ause fo ’Field goal by Dan Mannix. They’re not as pretty as the Rockettes. ' Ooklyn Co: Beavers v a basi DANGER: Road Block ahead. ‘None shall pass! Mannix iagers Bow To Tenior In its televisiom debut last W m m ng ito a undre ' dnesday. Queens Every t)ody’ freshmen these ( —J. ' •rtKias College wai re quintet. The Terriere seven losses, J’-Uo hoc. Les Drives. I ANCIS HOOP COULD ,tu ’«ncis c nch promised a for Sf. Prana s Routed by Terriers 1 wonder if he’ll shoot?” BEGhANE S of St. Francis Dan Mannb wTf Three’s a crowd curtain ' night w Franci Of mourn f jeMar downed Iona in 1 pry, sent Nyrr „®„ !ose but -----iliiLHamst st. ST N r ST w ST j etlAbVC i 1 i] ' n 1 y “Remember, keep the ball moving.’ MARTY O’DONNELL Coach JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE December 1 New York City Com. College 6 Pace 8 Fairleigh Dickinson 10 St. John’s 13 O. L. A. January 5 Fordham 7 St. John’s 10 Fairleigh Dickinson 12 Columbia 22 Manhattan 26 U.S. Coast Guard 31 Cathedral February 2 Prospect Y 5 St. Peter’s 9 Columbia 12 C. C.N.Y. 16 Brooklyn 20 O. L. A. 22 Seton Hall SPONSORS MR. and MRS. MAX BRUSTEIN and SONS ALBEjRT CIRI COLLEGE BAKERY EBEL’S LUNCHEONETTE MR. and MRS. MICHAEL ESEMPLARE MR, and MRS. JOSEPH DeRISO REP. FRANCIS E. DORN REV. MICHAEL E. FARRELL HUBER SPORTS EQUIPMENT, INC. LEWNES’ BAR and GRILL PANAMA IVINDOW CLEANING CO. DON PETRONE (CL. 9-2613) MR. and MRS. WILLIAM REILLY A. ROMANO MR. and MRS. WILLIAM A. STEARNS UNIFORMED FIRE PATROLMEN’S ASS N MR. and MRS. STEPHEN WHELAN PATRONS CHARLES J. BARRETT MR. and MRS. NEIL BROGAN CAMPUS RESTAURANT MARGARET L. CONNOR MR. and MRS. FRANK D’AMBRA MR. JOHN DeRISO MR. and MRS. EDWARD J. DRUM, SR. MRS. HELEN ECKELKAMP MRS. EMMA S. FOSTER GRANADA RADIO MR. and MRS. EDMUND G. LYSAGHT MR. R. MALAGRAPH JIM’S OASIS CHIEF JOSEPH J. SCANLON MR. and MRS. GENE SCOTTI MISS ANNE TIERNEY HELEN WALSH REV. PATRICK J. MacDWYER ADAMS AUTO STATION ANTHONY D. SCOTTO MR. ROBERT VARASANO 89 BOOSTERS JOHN MENDOLIA, JR. THOMAS PHILIP MENDOLIA JACK GRACE MR. and MRS. MICHAEL P. GRACE JOSEPH MICHAEL DeRISO, JR. MRS. MARY SCHEICK MR. and MRS. ARTHUR J. SUHREN MR. and MRS. ROMAN L. NEWMAN MR. and MRS. JOHN PLINIO SGT. and MRS. ANTHONY SAVARESE A Ic CHARLES R. FOSTER MR. and MRS. WILLIAM SAMMON MR. and MRS. FRANCIS X. PRIOR MISS CLARE M. CURRAN MR. JAMES F. FOSTER ISABELLE PATERSON MR. and MRS. FRANK MAZZA MRS. ROSE BURGIO JOSEPH M. HART LEO MARTIN KEEGAN JOSEPH F. KEEGAN PHOEBE D. KEEGAN D. ' .VID D. BRUSTEIN MISS NANCY D’AMBRA MR. and MRS. G. VALLARIO MRS. W. WITTICH MR. JAMES SLYMAN MISS SUSAN SLYMAN MRS. MARION SLYMAN MR. ED TIERNEY MRS. 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