St Francis College - Motus Yearbook (Biddeford, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1964 volume:

SAINT FRANCIS COLLEGE BIDDEFORD, MAINE I i I MOTUS 1964 Neil B. Curley Editor-in-Chief Mich ael O. Austin Associate Editor Thomas P. Broderick Literary Editor U. N. E. LIBRARY BIBDB=ORD, ME IS) W W- I AIM m O ' 1 ' Rev. Walter Bedard 4 DEDICATION In a society where the common philosophy Is one of self-fulfillment by the gratification of self-centered desire, where private vendettas are as numerous os those against whom they are perpetrated, it is extraordinary to meet one whose self-fulfillment is carried through by his fulfillment of others. The generosity with which Father Walter Bedard exercised the sincerity which is sim¬ plicity, the humility which breeds truth and charity which is love, has been, for the Class of 1964, not only awesome but humanly in¬ spiring. With a perception and intelligence which could have confounded and condemned, he never foiled to promote anything but pa¬ tience and understanding, largely because of their existence in him. To speak with this gentle, humble man was to be silenced with admiration and touched with hope. If we are, as we were so often told, the leaders of tomor¬ row, then we had need of the wisdom of today. And this wisdom spoke not only in him, but out from him in his actions as well as his words. In this college, this miniature universe, ugly pettiness and still uglier discord had two choices when confronted by his generosity and peace- loving nature, self-abandonment or annihilation. But since there were those who were getting ahead, or so they thought, by sole and self- indulgent dispositions, they did not dare to find Father Walter for fear of discovering themselves in the light of his personality. For, like few humans, he developed his own humanity to the point where we saw it as what we could be and were not. And even this reaction was only o testimony to him. Yet, this was not what he wanted. The reaction of fear or even of awe is repugnant to the great human being, to the great Christian, to use an almost trite phrase, Let me, said the Arabian merchant to the angel, be numbered as one who has loved his fellow men. Subsequently, his name led all the rest. Father Walter was a Christian in the truth of simplicity; he was an imitation of Christ. Christ loved and because He did. He spent His love in our salvation. But this was not the end. It was to be by our imita¬ tion of Him that we were to co-operate in our redemption. By his love, his generosity, by his unselfish devotion to us. Father Walter Bedard became for us an example, in spirit and in truth, of that love which perfects itself and claims others by its influence. Patience in the face of irascibility, humility in the face of self- indulgent pride, he was, to the Class of 1964 that which is great Christianity; great humanity! CONTENTS CLASS OF 1964 . 10 COLLEGE LIFE . 50 UNDERCLASS . 63 ACTIVITIES . 89 FACULTY . 119 ATHLETICS . 131 CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS . 145 6 Neif B. Curley Editor-in-Chiel Paul Au Morristetf Assistant Editor Michael O. Austin Associate Editor haTtis bn ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE Biddeford, Maine June 1964 As the Editor of Motus 1964, I would like to atop for a moment to express my gratitude to the people who made this book t oa sible. First, I wold like to thank the two who did most of the work on the book, our Associate Editor, Michael Austin and our Literary Editor, Thomas Broderick, These are the members of the skeleton crew and without their long hours of work, Motus 1964 would not be. I would like to thank Portland Lithograph and Anas tosoff Studio for their advice, patience,and fine service they have shown us. Finally, I would like to thank Father Benedict, Raymond Gemmel, Paul Morrissette, Peter Lynch, Morris Courehesne, Thomas Coughlin, James Vendi tto, Patrick Mullen and Fred Young as well as the numerous other con¬ tributors for the assistance they have given us in the publication of this book. Slncerelv yours. Neil B. Curley Ed! tor-in-Chief Motus 1964 VERY REVEREND CLARENCE LAPLANTE, O.F.M. President of the College SAINT FRANCIS COLLEGE 605 POOL ROAD BIDDEFORD. MAINE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT May 1, 1964 Dear Graduates: It is a pleasure to extend to the Graduates of 1964 the sincerest wishes of the Faculty and College Staff. Motus, I am sure, will remain for you primarily a book of memories which you will enjoy recalling and which you will want to relive as the years go by. Motus is a significant title, for taken in its scholastic sense, it indicates you are undergoing a change. Your college years — perhaps the experiences that will influence your life the most — are over. You are moving on to your career; you will soon be taking your place in society as educated men. We like to think that during your stay at Saint Francis College you have acquired principles which will inspire you as Christians. We like to assure ourselves, that having received a God-directed liberal education, you will strive for nothing less than true freedom and true happiness in God alone; human life is meaningless unless oriented to the divine. We wish you well in the years ahead. May all your undertakings be successful and may your lives be productive, happy, and good. Sincerely in St. Francis President ■ :■: , § ■ V w 6 RADUAGES What another would have done as well as you, do not do It, What another would have said as well as you, do not say it; written as well, da not write it. Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in your self — and thus make yourself indispensable. Michael Austin, B.A. 50 Madison Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts English Dean ' s List 3, 4. Third Order 1. Schola Cantorum 1, 2 3, 4 Friar ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; President 4. Canticle 4; Editorial Board 4 Sepian 3 Motus 3, 4 ; Assistant to Copy Editor 3; Associate Editor 4. Parent ' s Weekend Committee 3; Co-chair¬ man 3. Winter Weekend 4; Program Committee 4 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine 4. Young Demo¬ crats Club 3. 12 J Daniel Beaulieu, B A. 21 Cedar Street Presque Isle, Maine Economics Economica 2, 4, 13 I . Thomas P. Broderick, B.A. 67 South Elm Street Manchester, New Hampshire Philosophy Fr ' ar ' s Club 3, 4. Motus 4; Editorial Board 4; Liter- ar y Editor 4. Young Democrats Club 3. Confra¬ ternity of Christian Doctrine 3, 4; President 3, 4. Radio Committee 4. Student Proctor 4, Bridge Club 4 ; East. Knights of Columbus 4; Co-founder. Winter Weekend Committee 4. J Joseph Franeis Byrnes, B.A, 11 Court Street Milford, Massachusetts History Dean ' s List 1, 2, 3, 4. Student Senate 3| N.F.CCS. Delegate 3. Boat Club 1, 2. Christmas Ball Com¬ mittee 3. Le St. Cure D ' Ars Scholarship 2, 3, 4 17 Joseph Capobianco, B f A. 112 Fire Island Avenue J Richard Check, B,A, Building 66, Apartment 132 Success Port Bridgeport, Connecticut Biology ean s List 3, Schola Canto-rum 1, 2, Glee Club 1 Anar ' s Club 2, Boat Club 1; Secretary 1. Biotica Society 3, 4; Vice-President 3, President 4, Com necticut Club 3, Soccer 2, 3, 4, Christmas Ball Committee 4 ; Co-chairman 4 . . James Clarke, B.A. 145 Brookdale Road Stamford, Connecticut David Coleman, B.A, 133 Piping Drive Waterbury, Connecticut Economics Third Order 1 , 2. Historical Society 1 . Economica 2, 3, 4 Canticle 4; Circulation Manager 4, Boat Club 1, 2, Connecticut Club 3, 4, 21 i Francis Coyne, B.A. 4 Brown Street Bellows Falls, Vermont History Dean ' s List 2. Student Senate 3, 4. Historical So¬ ciety 2. Sepian 3, 4. Varsity Club 3, 4. Boat Club 1. Basketball 1, 3, 4. Baseball 4. Christmas Ball Committee 4; Co-chairman 4. Spring Weekend Committee 4. Neil B. Curley 12 Rockdale Avenue Lynn, Massachusetts Economics Dean ' s List 3. Student Senate 4; N.F.C.C.S. Delegate 4 - Third Order 2, 3, 4. Schola Cantorum 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3. Debate Club 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4. Historical Society 3. Economica 2, 3. Friar ' s Club 3 ' 4. Motus 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief 4. Boat Club 2, 4. Young Democrats 3j President 3. Fencing 3; Co¬ captain 3. Massachusetts Club 3. Parents ' Week- end Committee 4. Cultural Affairs Committee 3, 4 Inter-Collegiate Council 3. Radio Committee 4, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine 3, 4. Bridge Club 4; North. Raymond DeLeo, B.A. 188 Platt Street Water bury, Connecticut History Third Order 1. Historical Society 1 Ecanomica 2, 3 Canticle 2. Sepian 2 , 3. AAotus 2 Boat Club 1. Connecticut Club 3, 4; President 3, 4, Christmas Ball Committee 4. Winter Weekend Committee 3, 4. 24 J J. Conrad Gagon, B,A. 336 Grandview Avenue Bangor, Maine French Schola Cantorum 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, President 4 . Academie Francaise 3, 4 . Varsity Club 3, 4 ; Vice-President 4. Boat Club 1. Student Proctor 4. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Co-captain 4. Parents ' Week¬ end Committee 4. Winter Weekend Committee 4. Spring Weekend Committee 4. 25 James Hart, B.A, 2 Chief Seneca Avenue Seneca Falls, New York History Student Senate 1, 2; Secretary 2. Glee Club 1. debate Club 2, Canticle 3, 4; Editorial Staff 4 Sepiem 3, 4; News Editor 3; Editorial Staff 4 Par- e nts Weekend Committee 4, Robert Jones, B,A t 180 Bernice Avenue Woonsocket, Rhode Island Economics Dean ' s List 3 Glee Club 1 Economica 2, 3, 4. Sepian 3 y 4; Editor 4. Parents ' Weekend Committee 4, Christmas Ball Committee 3 Winter Weekend Committee 3, 4. 29 James Kerr, B.A, 19 Broad Street Williston Park, New York History Varsity Club 3, 4; President 4, Boat Club 1, 2. Town Club 2. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4 Athletic Scholarship Com¬ mittee 4, i James P. King, B.A. 31 School Street Berlin, Connecticut Mathematics Dean ' s List 3. Third Order 1, 2. Sepian 2, 3. Boat Club 1, 2. Connecticut Club 3, 4. Math Club 3, 4; Resident 3. Winter Weekend Committee 4; Chairman 4. Henry A, Lucas, Jr., B.A. 362 New London Turnpike Norwich, Connecticut Economics Dean ' s List 4. Economica 2, 3, 4; President 4. Friar ' s Club 3, 4. Boat Club 1 Connecticut Club 3, Radio Committee 3, 4. Baseball 1 Parents ' Weekend Committee 4. Winter Weekend Committee 2, 4; Co- chairman 4. Spring Weekend Committee 4. 32 Peter Leo Lynch, B.A. 22 Marywood Street Uxbridge, Massachusetts History Dean ' s List 3. Third Order 2, 3, 4. Schola Canto- rum 2, 3. Glee Club 1, 2. Historical Society 1. Current Events 2 , 3. Economica 2; Secretary-Treas¬ urer 2. Friar ' s Club 3, 4. Sepian 3, 4; Business Manager 3, 4. Motus 4; Business Manager 4. Boat Club 1, 2. Massachusetts Club 3, 4; Vice-President 4. Intercollegiate Council 3, 4; Vice-President 3, President 4. Senior Class Chairman. Election Com¬ mittee 4. Young Democrats 3. Maine State Com¬ mittee of Young Democrats 4. Senior Class Gift Committee Chairman 4. Winter Weekend Commit¬ tee 4; Winter Weekend Ticket Chairman 4. Spring Weekend Committee 4; Spring Weekend Ticket Chairman 4. 33 Richard Maheux, B.A. 14 Highland Avenue Lewiston, Maine Philosophy gm r g ; 1 ■ Jjffl I ' T ■ , Schola Cantorum 3. Glee Club 1, 4, Boat Club 1, Soccer 1, 3 Baseball 1, 4. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine 3, 4; Chairman of Teachers 4 Bridge Club 4; West, j Brian Mahoney, B.A 27 Lynwood Drive Cheshire, Connecticut History 36 Richard Mathieu, B.A. 20 Emerson Street Sanford, Maine French Academie Francaise 3, 4. i ■ j Joseph E, McCarthy, B.A. 748 Pool Road Biddefard, Maine Biology Dean ' s List 1 President 4. 2, 3, 4, Biolka Society 3, 4; Vice- Steve White Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4 William McCormack, BA. 32 Jessamine Street West Hartford, Connecticut History Dean ' s List 4. Historical Society 1. Canticle 4; Cir¬ culation Manager 4. Sepian 4; Sports Editor 4, Va r sity Club 4. Athletic Scholarship Committee 3. Baseball 3, 4. 40 J Edward Neiman r B.A. 81 Jubilee Street New Britain, Connecticut Economics Dean ' s List 2, 3, 4 Economica 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4, Boat Club 1, 2. Connecticut Club 3, 4; Vice President 3. Dean ' s List 4. Sepian 4. Boat Club 1, 2. Town Club 3, Baseball 1. Spring Weekend Committee 4; Co-chairman 4. John M. O ' Brien, B. A. 49 Bridge Street Warren, Rhode Island History J 45 ? Tf Henry E. St. Pierre, B.A. 182 Maple Street Wtnchendon, Massachusetts Philosophy Dean ' s List 3. Third Order 1, 2, 3, 4. Schala Can- torum 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Director 2, 3; Student Organist 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3; President 4 Sepian 3, 4; News Editor 4 Bridge Club 4; South. 8 o ' clock Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Parent ' s Weekend Committee 2, 3, 4; Ball Co-chairman 2, 3; Weekend Chairman 4. Winter Weekend Committee 2, 3, 4; Ball Co-chair¬ man 2, 3. Student Proctor 4 Norman Taylor, B.A, 22 Gove Street Biddeford, Maine French Schola Cantorum 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4. His¬ torical Society ]. Academie Francaise 1, 2, 3, 4. Town Club 2. Parent ' s Weekend Committee 1, 2, Alexander Theroux, B.A, 11 Belle Avenue Medford, Massachusetts English 48 Frederick A. Young, B.A. 37 Luzon Avenue Providence, Rhode Island History Schola Cantorum 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Current Events 2, 3. Friar ' s Club 3, 4. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine 3, 4; Vice-President 4. 49 CAMPUS LIFE Who is the St Fronds student? He is the great riddle without an answer. He is caught m time; the end and the beginning of complex life ' s journey. He is sufficient to Himself and does not depend on any other creature; yet he is the most dependent of all creatures. He is neither child nor man. His studies are neither game nor vacation. If he learns it is because of himself yet he can only learn because of others. He is all the complexities of Mankind for he is Everyman. He yearns, desires, and is moved by the coolest passion but he can never be satisfied His cold passion is the greatest passion yet it is constantly in danger of being snuffed out. In his strength of mind there is o great weakness; in his humility there is the most beautiful and real pride. He is not complete or whole yet he is the most perfect of men. Though he stumbles from ignorance to knowledge because of a sin, his stumblings are most sublime. 50 Yes it ' i morning. It ' s not 11:5Q yet. But Mr. Sutton . . . . Friday 55 The student is in constant flux and change. One day liberal, one day conservative; one day believer, one day skeptic; sure, wonder¬ ing. He is changeable and immature, steady and adult. He goes out occasionally, though he never seems to have enough money. He likes an occasional drink. He is a heavy smoker and sometimes he takes a nodoz to stay awake at night. His health is slightly below normal all the time yet he is rarely sick. His constant diet at school is Coke, ham¬ burgers, hotdogs and potato chi ps and many cups of coffee. L I - B gk 4 b 60 To stop and fix our gaze on one year and say this is the student ' s year is as categorizing all mankind by the history of an age. As long as there is this College, there will be the student. In twenty years he will wear different clothes and talk a little differently but he will be the same. Though born of this College, it is he who gives it life. One cannot write his story completely or even make a sound begin¬ ning. One can only reach into his life, grab at a wisp and hope that a magic particle of com¬ munication will be caught. Delicious. UNDERGRADUATES 63 ! Freshmen: L. Michaud, P. Mullen, G. Montie, T. Naylon, M. Morrehouse Freshmen: G. Guest, E. Gagnon, J. Gahagan, D. Fitel, P. Fohlin 64 Freshmen: J, Deering, J. DeCrlstoforo, R. Demers, P. Dolan, A, Cormier Freshmen: F, Bauerle, F, Berger, F Bichard, R. Aiello, C. BaHlargeon 65 Freshmen: J, McQueen, R. Mack, C Martin, J. McCafFrey Freshmen: A, Rousseau, J, Rupkey, J. Rumney, A, Rondano 66 Freshmen: J, Capobianco, T Cardwell, T Chasse, ¥ Collard, S Brown, K. Buratti, T. Brown, R, Brlotti Beginnings are always precious. So, in spite of a certain natural hesitancy, the Class of 1964 eagerly began its college career in the September of 1960. The usual loneliness of the first few days was given little chance for development in the activity of a steady stream of tests, bridged by numerous meetings with the faculty and ad¬ ministration. Such preparations ended abruptly, however, with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit, offered by the Very Reverend Clar¬ ence LaPlante, who had just that year assumed the offi ce of President from Father Norman Thi- bideau. Finally, the sophomores took over juris¬ diction, weaving their carefully planned esca¬ pades through the first week of classes. At long last the kerchiefs, which had been substituting were doffed and the freshmen were permitted to settle down, not without a sigh of relief, to the more serious aspects of college life Father Ethelbert Flood guided his students through an exact rendition of Freshman Compo¬ sition and devastated them with his profound in¬ sights into the discipline of Theology. Father Aldee Cote and Father Matthew Audibert intro¬ duced the freshmen to General Mathematics and, be it to their honor, brought them through the in¬ comprehensible with a minimum of difficulty for either teachers or pupils In spite of the difficulties attending a new way of life, the freshmen had their moments of enjoy¬ ment that year. The Parents Weekend was heavily attended by parents and students, alike. The Winter Carnival of 1960, with the jazz ses¬ sion and entertainment at the Towne House, entertainment assisted by the playing and sing¬ ing of Dan Amore, was a success and the high spat of the cold season at the college in general the freshmen found their first year rather quiet — until March. At this time, the otherwise silent snows were considerably ruffled when the student body decided that the town newspaper had been unfair to them and swept down to picket the Journal. ' ' Spring fever, such as it is here, now had a new name: March-itii. Spring arrived — finally. All was quiet within the college, mainly because so few students were in the building. Most studying was done on Hill ' s Beach, Suddenly, there was no more study¬ ing to be done; everything was over. Plans were made for the summer and bags packed and loaded into waiting cars Those few who had the time stopped to look forward to their sopho¬ more year and their status as upper-classmen And soon, the last key was turned in the ignition and the campus was deserted; left as silent as if no one hod been there, at all. 67 Freshmen: L LaDuke, P. Lang, A Lalieata, J, Krlst Freshmen: R. Hutchins, R. Howard, S. Hamel, A. Harvey Freshmen: M. Vaccarro, C. Wyszomirski, T. Prendergast, J. Welsh, R. Caouette, J. Sullivan 69 I l Freshmen: W. Shannon, F. Sullivan, M. Spinelli, J. Sullivan, J. Sinclair, J. Silvia, R. Shoup Freshmen: i. English, P. Cyr, M. Boyle, P, DeMarco, V. DeAngeMs, T D ' Aquila, J, Conn J Freshmen: 1. Harder, J. Hogan, R. Isabelle, ?, Janeczko, R. Haley, i. Guiee Freshmen: W. Filloramo, W. Ferrero, J. Fetchero, C. Dodd, E. DiPietro, M. Dichiara V Freshmen; P. Savoie, R. Lower, J. Lombardo, D, MacDonald, R. Gleason, N, Lowe Freshmen: J. Venditto, W. Vale, J. Kibbin 72 Freshmen: R. McGlynn, J. McCann, P. McDermott, J. Michaud Freshmen; J. Sweny, T. Sullivan, T. Sweeney, R. Tapley 73 Freshmen: S. Bell, R, O ' Brien, T. Brazier, K, Clone] Freshmen: F. Otero-Otero, T Moore, T. Mushralf, C. Melnnis, J, Miranda Freshmen; H- Redlon, T. Sears, C. Ripchik, J. Romano Freshmen: T. Keonlg, P, Keller, P- Krokauske, T. Keough When the Class of 1964 returned for their sophomore year, they found a few changes had been made in the faculty. Father Ethelbert had gone to Germany to study for the doctorate and Father Aldee had returned to Canada New faces were Mr. James Nee in the English division of the Department of Humanities as well as Mr. David DeTurk from Boston University. Father Kevin Kidd, who had served at Saint Francis from 1949 to 1959, returned from graduate work at Boston College to teach. In the Social Sciences Department there were Dr. Jacques Downs in American History and Dr Franz Nowotny in Economics. Mr. Edward Foss entered the Depart¬ ment of Natural Sciences to work in Biology and Zoology. He eventually became responsible for the elevation of Biology to the status of a major field. The new sophomores had been told that this would be their hardest year of all four, but it needed actual exposure to moke them appreciate this fact. The challenging course in the survey of Enqlish literature and the difficulties of the de¬ manding course in logic both contributed to a deeper understanding of the seriousness of col¬ lege work. And, for the first time for them, the sophomores encountered the depth and exactness of economic thought. Difficult as the year was scholastically, if well brought the idea of a liberal education into concrete terms and in itself was an excellent introduction to the variety of studies and fields of concentration offered by the school. In the extra- and co-currkular activities on campus. Parent ' s Weekend brought a large at¬ tendance of students and parents. Presently, it was Christmas and the Friar s Club, just that year revitalized under the direction of Mr. DeTurk and Mr. Nee, came forward to present The Rising of the Moon by Lady Gregory and The Game of Chess by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman Later, in the following spring, the club presented Billy Budd, an adaption from the novel by Herman Melville, under the able direction of Mr DeTurk. The Sepian was considerably reactivated by Mr. DeTurk and monthly issues began to make their appearanee in the mailboxes. At the same time, Father Clarence announced plans for the geographical and architectural ex¬ pansion of the college. That year, the school saw the acquisition of land south of the college proper and the purchase of Stella Maris, the former boarding school just beside the present Saint Francis Hall. The campus was being changed as landscaping commenced for future building. In May elections were held for the Presidency of the Student Senate. Emile Talbot was elected by an overwhelming majority. In general, pros¬ pects looked brighter for the sophomores ' coming year. So t was that at the end of May they closed their books and laid down their pens with an absent and bright gleam of forethought in their eyes to begin their summer vacation 76 Sophomores: Q. Geary, T. FrieJ, R Feraco, M. Donahue, D Damiani, J, Hayes Sophomores: J. Coughlin, j. Brady, T. Coughlin, E t Connelly, P. Call, P. Cramer, J, Coughlin 77 Sophomores: R. Occhialini, M. Kozlowski, J. McGrath, J. Martel 78 Sophomores: J. Guay, J. Jaworski, G. Rost, D. Jerome, W. Johnson Sophomores: L. George, J, MacDonald, G. Mealfa, T, MacDonough ■I Sophomores: J Austin, J, Bagnaschl, P. Bartiewski, J, Amrose, M. Ducharme Sophomores: H. Ricci, J, GufTnda, A. Mariani, D. Ouelette Sophomores: K. Mikalauskas, D, Phillips, X Norwood, B. Plaski Sophomores: J. Goffa, W. Jerram, P. Greisler, P. Greogor Sophomores: J Pierce, J, Soucy, J. Sekera, R. Meister Sophomores: i, Scolese, J. Savona, T. Pellegrini, W. Watson, J. Privizzino Sophomores: A, Bowler, M t Baillargeon, H. Crawford, J. Hughes Juniors: J. Kenney, G. Lobelle, P Morrissette, L, Letrendr© Juniors: A. DiPoofei, P. tomb i r Juniors: R. Gemmei, G. Findlen, M. Seney, K. Finnerty, G. Finke, J. Einemonn As juniors, the Class of 1964 looked to a more peaceful if a more busy year, as compared to the more hectic and decisive year before. Fields of concentration had been chosen and a balanced diet of courses of personal choice afforded a more subjective approach to the academic dis¬ cipline. New teachers on campus were Mr. Alfred Poulin, an ex-graduate of Saint Francis and recently returned from Loyola University where he had taken the degree of Master of Arts. Yet another new instructor was Dr. James F. Farnham, New also to the faculty were Dr. John Duffy in the field of Biology, Mr. John Biter in the Department of Social Sciences. Lieutenant Colonel Frank Merigold entered the college as Director of Guidance and Placement and also as instructor in the history department. New courses appeared in the curriculum opening new avenues of study to the students. The course in Modern Christian Authors was responsible for a broaden ' ing of mind far many os it co-ordinated French, English and American philosophical thought in¬ herent in the literary medium of these countries. In the Social Sciences Department, courses in Political Science and Sociology were offered and greatly revived the enthusiasm of the students more remotely related to these studies through the general study of history. Juniors- W. Vanloan, D. Walsh, T. Valerio Juniors: G. Barbeosch, J. Kelley, R, Braga, J. Low, T, Fava, R, Calio Extra- and co-curricular activities were equally enhanced. Perhaps, the largest and best exe¬ cuted edition of Parent ' s Weekend, the 1962 presentation was planned and directed by Francis Birmingham. Far the first time, a play was presented, The Lesson, by the French play¬ wright Eugene Ionesco. The Cultural Affairs Committee, under the able direction of Neil Cur¬ ley, greatly assisted the public image of Saint Francis by its presentation of three public events in the 1962-1963 school year. The first was the appearance of the poet-composer Claude Gau¬ thier, who came down from Canada at the invi¬ tation of the Committee. He was followed by the concert pianist Edith Stearns, the Boston Uni¬ versity Quartet, and Sandy Ives, Dr. Edward Deeming Ives of the University of Maine, This same year, two other events brought local and national attention to the college. The first was a formal radio program Saint Francis Pre¬ sents, created and executed by Mrs, David DeTurk. The second event was that of the first annual symposium entitled The Christian in the Modern World ' the brain-child of Mr. DeTurk and Mr, Poulin. The symposium attracted speak¬ ers from Boston and Chicago and public notice from many cities in the East. Altogether, it was a most successful year in the history of the college. With pride and hope, the juniors ended the third quarter of their col¬ lege career, looking forward to even finer and better prosperity in the year to come. Juniors: T, Sullivan, J. Srta, R. Sheehan, T. Tunny MU Juniors: R. Howard, M. Courchesne, J. Moschello, H. McAuley Juniors: J. Handlon, J. Kelley, J. Kennedy, E. Fossbender Juniors: D Atkins, P, Cenci, J. Coffin, M, Braun, T. Bowker Juniors: L Nylander, R. Levesque, B, O ' Rourke, G, Pope Juniors] P, Chavormefle, P, Blair, R. Coniff, J. Craig, T, Murphy Juniors; P. Plaszczenski, J, McCaffery, P, Moran, W. Masterson EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 89 Committee! H. St. Pierre, chairmon (seated); R. Jonfti; J, Craig; H. lueas; B. Mahoney; W. Masterson; J Capo bianco. PARENTS ' WEEKEND As the Fifth Annual Parents ' Weekend drew to a dose the general feeling expressed by alt those in¬ volved was that it was the most successful Weekend in the College ' s history. The Weekend was full of exciting events for the visiting parents and friends. The man In charge of this annual social tradition Henry St. Pierre deserves a host of compliments for a job welt done. The Weekend ' s events began Friday evening with a social hour in the College dining hall at 8:00 P.M + At this time, coffee was served to the parents while Henry Lucas and James Hart provided musical enter¬ tainment. This gave the parents an opportunity to meet other parents as well as faculty members. At 9:00 P.M., everyone proceeded to the gym¬ nasium where the Friars Club, the dramatics dub on campus, presented a one act play entitled A Game of Chest, Starring in this play were Michael Austin, Anthony DiPaola, Michael Hood and Neil Curley. Following the play a movie entitled Student Life at St. Francis was shown in the dining hall. After this last event many informal receptions were held at respective motels. Those who were able to rise early Saturday morning saw the St. Francis Cross Country Team defeat the Uni¬ versity of Maine, Portland Division, by a score of 31 to 24. This event took place at the Biddeford Pool Country Club. While the Cross Country meet was taking place, an open panel discussion was held in the dinning hall. The topic of this discussion was Segregation. The panelists were Miss Vivian Smith, Father Benedict Fink, O.F.M., James Hart and Neil Curley. Moderator for the discussion was Mr. Alfred Poulin. Following the discussion lunch was served outdoors through the efforts of Mr. Hugh Dakers, food manager of the College. Charcoaled broiled hamburgers and hot dogs were the order of the day. The beautiful sun¬ shine contributed to the success of this first outdoor cookout. At 1:30 P.M., the Very Rev. Fulgence Boisvert, O.F.M. blessed Frederick Hall. Soon after this, many onlookers saw the St. Francis Soccer Team bow to Gordon College after a hard fought battle. The culminating event for Saturday and probably for the Weekend was the Ball which was held at the Saco Armory. Music for the occasion was provided by Ted Herbert ' s Orchestra. On Sunday morning, the annual Parent ' s Weekend Mass was celebrated by the Very Rev. Clarence LaPlante at the Queen of Peace Shrine. Following the Mass a box lunch was served marking an official end to Parent ' s Weekend ' 63. 92 CHRISTMAS BALL The direction of this year ' s Christmas Ball was placed in the capable laps of Frank Coyne and Richard Check. Once more they decked the halls with boughs of pine, once mare the lackluster dining hall was gently transformed by soft, intimate candle-glow, once again cafeteria became cafe. The social inertia which, since Parent ' s Weekend, had held all with octopus¬ like tenacity relaxed its grip and the general stupor withdrew. Larry Valentine ' s Jesters appeared to galvanize the student body into the usual hannv hnrsenlay inherent in such an annual affair. From the steps of a sedate if indefinite fox trot to the more abandoned gyrations of the prologue to the eveninq ' s climax, the Twist, one and all en¬ joyed themselves in the relaxed mood generated by the soft Stygian atmosphere. As pine boughs drooped and candles guttered low, all were sorry to see the evening end as it had. 94 GZ-flTHf) 0 Z HI js HI HI Co-chairmen James King Henry Lucas The annual Winter Carnival was held on February 14, 15 and 16th. On Friday evening the Weekend opened with an exciting basket¬ ball game between the Knights and Nasson College at the Biddeford High School gymna¬ sium, Immediately fallowing the game the feature attraction of the Weekend, the Brandy¬ wine Singers appeared at St, Jean de Baptiste Hal!. This gave everyone a chance to relax and wet their dry hoarse throats. On Saturday morning o skating party was held for anyone able to rise at the ungodly hour of 10:00 a.m. The Rochambeau Club was the scene of the uninhibited twist party, featuring the Crossfires from the University of New Hamp¬ shire, on Saturday afternoon. The highlight of the Weekend was the tradi¬ tional Winter Weekend Ball held in the College gymnasium. Ted Herbert ' s Orchestra provided music for this occasion. The Weekend Mass was held in the Chapel followed by a brunch which terminated the Weekend activities. Everyone then proceeded to their dog sleds to fight their way home through the blizzard. 95 friday . . . . SYMPOSIUM A Symposium presented by Saint Francis College, and dedicated to the Negro and the American quest for identity was held on campus during the early part of May. The title for the Symposium was [ Have a Dream and among the speakers were many noted leaders of the civil rights movement. The Symposium consisted of three sessions spread out over a two day period. The major speaker far the first session, entitled Social Justice was Mr. Roy Wilkins, Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Bayard Rustin, organizer of the March on Washington was one of the panelists. Dr. Martin Luther King delivered the opening address at the second session entitled Civil Disobe¬ dience. Miss Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker Movement gave the second address. The third session entitled Freedom and Identity had as its major speaker Mr. Lesley Fiedler, Chair man of the English Department at the University of Montana and famous novelist, critic and poet. 102 the students time Coffee hours offered question the speakers. to PANEL DISCUSSIONS Panelist? on Academic Freedom are left to right; Ray Cemiff; Fr, Kevin; Fr. Benedict, moderator; Mr, Farnharii; Neil Curley, The N.F.C.C.S. working with the Student Senate and administration to help curb student apathy on campus sponsored a series of panel discussions on campus this year Such topics as Athletic Scholarships, What are the Aims of a Liberal Arts College and Academic Freedom were discussed The panel Is composed of two faculty members and two members of the student body and a moderator. Each pan elist speaks, followed by a brief period of panel cross questioning before the floor is thrown open for audience participation. These discussions proved very successful and It is hoped that they will be carried on next year. The two N.F.C.C5. representatives Neil Curley, Senior delegate and John Finn, Junior delegate did a fine job in arranging the program. 104 This year a Christmas party was held in honor of Fr. Clarence in the College dining halL The Senior class chairman Peter Lynch presented Fr. Clarence with a gift from the Senior class. Fr. Frederick directed the choral singing and a little folk music was added by the Odysses a student group ' made up of Senior Conrad Gagnin, Sophomore Tom Coughlin, and Freshman John Rumney. 4 X i 105 SPRING WEEKEND Spring Weekend which was held May 15, 16 and 17 was a conglomeration of events which resulted in three of the wildest and fun-filled days one could hope to spend in his collegiate careen Spring Week¬ end ' 64 was under the auspices of the Student Senate, and Senior members Gerry Burke, Frank Coyne, Peter Lynch and Neil Qurley deserve a great deal of credit for the fine weekend. The Weekend ' s activities opened Friday evening, May 15, with the annual Commencement Ball which was held in the Maine State Ballroom of the Eastland Hotel in Portland, The Couples danced to the music of Bob Bachelder and his orchestra from 8:00 until 12:00 p,m. For the Seniors this evening was some¬ thing for it marked that the end was very near. Following the traditional grand march, the Queen of the Spring Weekend ' 64 was chosen and crowned by Peter Lynch Senior class Chairman. I i f I I Saturday morning was spent leisurely over tomato juice, etc., at the Student Center. The Biddeford Pool Beach Club or what is more com¬ monly known to most students as the Pavillion was the scene of the gigantic beach party. The Eggheads a Four-piece rock ' n roll band, offered their talents for four sun filled hours. Saturday evening for those who could drive to Port¬ land a moonlight cruise on the M.V, Abenaki with Dave Kent and the Crossfires and free refreshments (which meant that everyone made it). It was the first time such an endeavor was ever undertaken at St, Francis and was highly successful. The official Weekend activities dosed with a brunch after the 12 noon Mass. Although the beach was oc¬ cupied for most of the afternoon. CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE The Cultural Affairs Committee, under the chair¬ manship of Raymond Gemmel and assistant chairman Paul Morrissette, sponsored a success¬ ful cultural activities program this year. The program featured a rare diversity of talent: Tom Rush (folk singer), Claude Gauthier (poet- composer), and Estelle Coniff (contemporary church artist). Besides these, the cultural pro¬ gram sponsored a bus to the Joan Baez concert in Boston and held a fund-raising concert made up of talented faculty and student personalities. The hard work of the committee was well ap¬ preciated by the faculty and student body who turned out in large numbers making possible the program ' s financial success. It is the hone of this year ' s committee that the groundwork laid by them will be carried on by the succeedinq year ' s committee for the benefit of the students and the college. Claude Gauthier ' s second performance before a St. Francis audience. SPORTS BANQUET Richard Check receives an award for his participation on the soccer team. The third annual Sports Banquet was held in the College dining halh After a hearty repast the awards for those who participated in Saint Francis College ' s athletic program were pre¬ sented by coach and athletic director, Mr. James Beaudry and Mr. William Sutton, Dean of Men. Mr. Wayne Logo gave the banquet address. 112 Conrad Gagnon accepts an award far his outstanding contribution during his four years to the soccer team. T. J. O ' Leary receives his basketball letter. 113 STUDENT SENATE BANQUET The Annuol Student Senate Banquet, held this year in the College dining hall, traditionally marks the conclusion of the Senate year, and the start of another. This year was no excep¬ tion, During the course of the evening the results of the election were formally announced, Joseph Boldiga winnning the presidency. We on the Motus ' 64 all wish the new the best of luck in the coming year. Father John is honored at the banquet and presented with a portrait that will be hung in St. Francis hall signing his years of service at St. Francis. Mr. Sutton, Dean of Men and moderator of the Senate presents Senior Senate member Neil Curley a gift in appreciation for his service. 114 The Senate far 1964-1965, Seated: John Finn, senior N.F C CS, representative; Gaetano Santa luda r Treasurer; Joseph Baldiga, President; Thomas Moriarty, Vice President; John DeChristoforo, Secretary Standing: Joseph $ita, Senior class representative; Terry Pellegrini, Junior class chairman; Patrick Mullen, Sophomore class chairman; John Capobianco, Sophomore class represen tative; Paul Bartlewsld, junior N.F C CS. representative; Peter Moran, Senior class representative. - - Student Senate leadership posses hands. 115 V The commencement program this year followed the traditonial pattern of Mass, lunch and gradu¬ ation ceremonies. The Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated by the Provincial Superior Father Luke in the gymnasium. The Mass being concluded a capping ceremony took place, during which each member of the Class of 1964 received his academic hood. At noon a cafeteria-style m eal was served both parents and graduates in the dining hall, followed by the commencement exercises at two o ' clock. After the grand processional, Rt. Rev, Msgr. Ed¬ ward O ' Leary, chancellor of the Diocese of Port¬ land, gave the invocation. Father President pre¬ sented the graduates with their diplomas. Honorary Doctor Of Letters degrees were awarded to the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Armand Cyr, Superintendent of Schools of the Diocese of Portland and Dr. John W. McDevitt, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus. Graduation is viewed with mixed emotions. It encompasses the joy of achievement and the sorrow of leaving a friend. The Seniors are leaving and in a short time will be replaced by others who will call themselves by the same name and who will share many of the same ex¬ periences that the present Seniors have shared. The cycle seems unending and maybe indeed it is. % FACULTY 119 J IN RECOGNITION The 1964 Motus gratefully recognizes Rev, Alcan¬ tara Pelletier who is leaving St. Francis far parish wark in Canada. To those who knew him, Father Al was many things; trusted confidant, night watchman on the graveyard shift, director of the college book¬ store and the man in charge of those thousand and one little jobs that out of necessity must be done. Father Alcantara will always be remembered for his simplicity and humility which is so characteristic of the Order to which he belongs. Rev. Matthew Audibert with his scholarly background in math¬ ematics is eminently qualified to administrate the substantial financial activity which the op¬ eration of Saint Francis involves. As Treasurer the collection and overseeing the funds necessary for running the College make him one of the busiest men on campus. However in his spare time Father also finds time to teach mathematics, act as Col¬ lege chaplain and counselor for one of the dormitories. I Dr. Jacques M. Downs, Assistant Professor in American History; Mr. Frederick Warner, Professor of History; Mr. John F. Biter, In¬ structor in Sociology and Politi¬ cal Science. Rev. Blaise Lagace, Professor of French. Assistant 121 • , . Kite S ' Miss Kazak, Librarian. Dr. Lewis E. Aldrich, Assistant Profes¬ sor of Biology. Mr. Robert K. Mento, Assistant Profes- sor of Mathematics, Mr. James A. Beaudry, Assistant Pro¬ fessor of Physical Education. Teaching is more than an art it is a way of life. The truly successful teacher must try to live life to its fullest. At Saint Francis the faculty fulfills these two important pre¬ mises. The result is an atmosphere in which the student can develop not just as an educated man but as a whole man. 123 Rev, Kevin Kidd, Associate Professor of English, Division of Philosophy. Rev, Oscar P Giroux (chairman), Associate Professor; Dr, Amedeo Amendola, Instructor; Rev. Reginald Roy, As¬ sistant Professor, 124 Mr, Frank A. Merrgold, Director of Guidance and Placement, and Assistant Professor of History. Mr, Herve Poissant, Assis¬ tant Professor of French, The learning Process at St Francis is carried on chiefly in classroom study and lectures. It gains depth however when car¬ ried on outside the classroom away from the desk. One can never forget the extra bit of knowledge gained over coffee at the hang, over the bridge table, and in the teachers homes. Mr Alfred M. Poulin, In¬ structor in English Miss Ruth H. Rosenau, Associate Professor of German. Mr, Eugene A. Calabro, Asst. Professor in Economics. Mr, Robert Parenteau, Associate Professor of French. Mr. Arthur Gallant, Registrar, Director of Admissions 128 130 A ATHLETICS gmnn( Firit row; T, Tunny, M. Seney, J. DeChristoforo, P. Cenhaady, F, Romeo, R, Hearn, J. English, J. Jawor- sla, J. WeJch, T Pellegrini, T, Brazier, Second row: R. Coniff, manager; K, Finnerty, P. Chavonnelle, S, Hamel, J. McCann, R. Check, R. Sheehan, R. Freeman, G Finke, R, Howard, P, Murphy, S. Bell, Coach Badgery. 132 Despite the fact that his heavy student teaching foad caused him to miss the first four games, Co-Captain Conrad Gagnon still led the team in scoring this year. Brilliant individual performances by Conrad Gagnon ' 64 and Frank Romeo ' 66, highlighted an otherwise average season for the Red Knights. Both men were named to the all-league team of the Colonial Intercollegiate Soccer League. Traffic jams are inevitable. Hands are sometimes used discreetly. The field is never wide enough. 133 Beating StonehiH to the kick. Coach Badgery, in his first year at St. Francis, introduces new methods of training which were designed to procure more team work and greater ball control. The hard work paid off in greater team spirit. Gagnon and Check moving in to score. Standing: M. Mclnerney, J, McGrath, T. O ' leary, R, O ' Brien, J. Kelly, F. Coyne, R. Perreault, E. Gagnon, P. Blair, A , Lallcota, W. Master son, J, Kerr, J. Craig. Kneeling: Q. Geary, manager; Coach J. Beaudry. The prospects for the Knights basketball season looked good at the pre-season practices, yet during the winter the team could not seem to gain much success. Perhaps when the team begins to work to¬ gether as a team and develop more team spirit, the result will be a victorious year. Undoubtedly the team missed Jack Kelly first semester, but the surprise performances by Mike Mc- Inerney, Tim O ' Leary and freshman Ed Gagnon more than made up for the loss, Jim Kerr, and Jim McGrath provided most of the punch, with Bill Masterson pro¬ viding most of the spirit. School Spirit 135 Front Row: J McGrath, j. Deering, A. LoLicoto, Captain J, Kerr, R. Aiello, R, Qcchiahni, G. Montie, L Pristovec. Second Row: N. Loew, manager; J, Einemann, J, J a wo r ski, M. Gilroy, J, McQueen, T. Prendergast, E, Craven, Coach B. Roberts. The Knight baseball team closed the season with a somewhat disappointing record, which did not seem to reflect the potential of the squad Captain Jim Kerr the only senior on the squad did a fine job with his bat and will certainly be missed next year. However on the bright side the majority of the team was composed of fresh¬ men and sophomores so the prospects for the future seasons do not look bad. 138 Ralph Aiello put one out there. 139 Left to Right: T. Pellegrini, R. Langlols, Captain W. Mastenon, J. Lombardo, W. Watson, missing: P. froppaolo. When the snows finally melted and flowed away from the Old Orchard Beach golf course, a steady stream of students began to flow onto the crew-cut greens. Notorious for its more exasperating moments, golf soon stopped being a personal battle. Efforts, sweat and a steady stream of profanity perfected individual work and touched off that bit of the gambler ' s spirit, part of anyone ever deeply Involved in the game. The inevitable occurred: a new varsity sport was born Coach Beaudry, understanding golf lovers in general and student golfers in particular, quickly took advantage of the situation. Imposing or¬ ganization on rampant enthusiasm, he ar¬ ranged matches between teams. Presently, both teams and turf were being driven across the southern Maine fairways. Bill Mas tenon enjoys a pioneer-type game. 140 Left to flight: D, Devlin, J. MacDonald, R. Martin, T, Sears, R. McKinney, J. Myers, A. Harvey, A, Rosseau, J. Romano, H, McAuley, Coach J, Beaudry. CROSS COUNTRY Cross country is another activity new at Saint Francis. Hikes of forty-two miles and sprints of four miles into town gave the impetus which led to the campus establishment of this inter¬ collegiate sport. Though many could be mentioned and much said a few comments will suffice for a glimpse into the team. The Knights most consistent run¬ ners were Ray Martin and John McDonald, Both rmen set records which wilf be difficult to break ;n future years. James Romano, a freshman at the Colleqe, proved he had a head difficult to break. One course had him so beat that he tripped over a tombstone and knocked himself senseless. Side issues and effects notwithstanding, the athletic department views the future of the sport with considerable optimism. Crass country should be highly successful and we wish It the best of luck. Inside workouts beat running in the rain. 141 INTRAMURALS The Intramural Program is undoubtedly the most widely participated in activity on campus. Basketball, volleyball and softball come within its purview and are supported by more than half of the student body. It offers the student a chance to burn off a little steam and tension and is as much a part of a student ' s life as his books. Looking back for the class of 64 it should be noted that Jim horse King paced another team to the Intramural Basketball championship, the third time in Jim ' s four years. Hal Lucas starred again as soft¬ ball pitcher for the class but the seniors had to admit that they are not as young as they used to be. And in volleyball which is still a new sport on campus only in its second year the seniors had to bow to the supe rior underclassmen who have it in their regular phys¬ ical education program which is also in its second year. But alf in all the old men faired pretty well. In softball competition was keen with the Penthouse boys taking the crown after a series playoff with the Library section. fntromuro} Basketball champion squad: Front manager. Second Row: J. Handlon, J, Einemaon, J. King, Row: C. Gagnon, M. Seney, J, Si to, W, Ma j tenon, P, Lynch, R, Beck, T Sullivan, j. Clarke. Intramural Volleyball Champion squad: Front Row: F Berger, j. Capobionco, K. Buratti, V. DeAngelis. Standing: T. Brazier, R. Brlotti, R. MtGlynn, T. D ' Aquila. 143 CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS I Left to Right: J. Kibbin, J. Scolese, L. George, J. Moschella, L. Letendre, P. Murphy, R. Sheehan, F. Bichard. The primary aim of the Biotica Club is to supplement the regular course work with a de¬ tailed analysis of current advances in Biology, and also to show problems which are as yet unsolved. This is achieved in the form of lec¬ tures by students and movies followed by an active question and answer period. The club also sponsors field trips in quest for the secrets of mother nature. Left to Right: T. Bowker, T. Mushrall, R. Pelletier, J. McCarthy, R. Check, G. Sefranelc, M. Boyle, T. Keough. 146 CANTICLE The Saint Francis literary magazine, the Can¬ ticle, again presented the student this year with a quality publication that is a credit to the school and the editor A. Theroux and members of the staff. Perhaps the major weakness lies in the fact that far too few students compose for the Canticle, and frequently the members of the staff have to write many of the articles in order to com¬ plete the publication. In itself this is not bad, except that much of the material published tends to come from the some people. It is hoped that in the future more students will avail themselves of the opportunity to express themselves in the Canticle so that a regular pub¬ lication schedule can be set up. Left to Right: 1 . Pierce, H, Fritz, J Sita r G. Santa lucia, D. Coleman, W. Farnan, W. McCormack, A. Theroux editor. DEBATE CLUB The St Francis Debating Team, under the cap¬ able leadership of Neil Curley, this year undertook a varied schedule of forensic activities. The dub concentrated on building a strong team for next year. Special stress was placed an teaching and drilling the members in the fundamentals of debate and public speaking. The club attended several novice tourneys at Colby College, Uni¬ versity of Maine, and Seneca College N. Y. Left to Right: J. Michaud, G. Montie, M. Moarehouse, Mr. A. Amendolo moderator, Misting: R. Howard, President N. Curley. 147 Front Row: F. Romeo, A, Trainer, T. Brown, E, Fossbender, W. Ferrero, K. Buratti, W. Filloramo, J. Venditto, V, DeAngelis, F, Sullivan, F. Moran, J, Krisf, P. Cenci, A. Cormier, T, Fova.Bock Row A. Moriani, R. Briotti, P. Krakauske, R. Occhialini, J, Kenney, T r Sullivan T. Coughlin, A. Rondono, T. D ' Aqyitci, S- Brown, G. Montie, R. Cctlio. The Connecticut Club is perhaps the first and most successful State club at St. Francis. The campus catalyzes a friendship among students from a par¬ ticular area, and it is the function of a regional dub to coordinate the social activities of this group dur¬ ing the major vacation periods. Although the dub has seen a decline in activity early this year, it is to be hoped that such worth¬ while organizations will continue to occupy a place on campus. 148 VARSITY CLUB Left to Right: l. Pristovec, I, Fova, J. Kelley, P. Blair, G, Finke, f. Romeo, J. McGrath, P. Chavonnelle, J. Kelly, i. Kerr, J, Norwood, W. Masterson, W. McCormack, F. Coyne, J. Hughes. SKI CLUB With the support of a few ardent skiers the newly organized Saint Francis Ski Club em¬ barked on its First year. The dub hopes in the future to be able to sponsor bus transportation to conveniently located slopes and to organize a team for Intercollegiate competition. Left to Right: C. Martin, J, Shoup, C. Mctnnit, T. Tunny, Mr. J, Farnhom moderator, P Cend, P, Morrissette, L. Nylcmder, W, Vale, F. Bichard, J. Sullivan, G. Montie. 149 Seated: 7 Murphy, J. Handtan, Mr. E. Calabro moderator, E. Fossbender, R. Johnson, R Daviw, J, Kenney, G. Finke, P. CencL H Fritz, M. Courchesene. Standing: D. Coleman, R Beck, J Clarke, J. Capobiqnco, W. Marrah, E. Neiman, J. McCaffrey, G. LaBelle, J, Finn, H. Lucas, T. Sullivan, R. Calm, G. Bqrbeosch, M. Mclnerney, G. Pope, D, Beaulieu, P. Plqszezenski, N, Curfey. ECONOMICA Economica, a format discussion group of con¬ temporary economic problems, was founded in 1962 and has continued to grow to one of the biggest and most active clubs on campus Al¬ though membership is not limited to only those majoring in economics. It is the desire of Economica to propound the theory learned in the classroom to pragmatic application of socio¬ economic as well as politico-economic problems. Officers; E. Niemail, R. Cairo, President Lucas, Mr, Calabro moderator. L ' AC AD EMI E FRANCAISE ' L ' Academie Francaise, the French discussion club on campus, provides the members with an atmosphere of regulated procedure wherein they discuss questions and problems pertaining to the culture and literature of France, The L ' Academie also affords the membership the possibility of enlarging their capacities for rea¬ soning and expression. Left to Right: R. Guignard, R, Mathieu, N. Pinard, Mr. R. Porenteau moderator, C. Gagnon, R. Langloi , R. Norman, N. Toylot, P. Morrisselte president, To promote efficient functioning and in¬ tellectual integrity the members are required to be in good scholastic and disciplinary standing, and must be able to discuss logi¬ cally and fluently in French, Once a year each member is responsible for the serious prep¬ aration, delivery and defense of an agreed upon topic. Members are expected to attend these meetings with sufficient knowledge of the topic to render critical scrutiny of the thesis The club also presents to the student body current movies in French to promote the understanding of French on campus. 151 GLEE CLUB Seated J. McCann, R. Isabelle, P. Janecika, A. Cormier, J. Miranda, Director Mr. Davis, T. Cardwell, P Frappooto, P. Young, j. Saucy. Standing: C. Mclnnls, J. Guice, T. Collard, N. Taylor, F. Bauerle, R, Petrossi, T. Brown, J. Venditto, E. Hutchins, T Oiasse, S Bell, R. Gemmel, H. St r Pierre, R, Coniff Every Tuesday and Thursday night, students passing by the Music room on the second floor of Saint Francis Hall, hear the dulcet sounds of voices as the Glee Club rehearses. Each, a clearly individual instrument unto itself, these voices alternately combine and delicately shift in pitch and tone to render the interpretation of the work at hand. In a men ' s Glee Club, music is a means for developing co-operation by a steady and intense striving for the unity of voice and temp¬ erament of students from different classes. This year under the direction of Mr. Davis and the officers, Henry St.-Pierre and Ray Gemmel, the Glee Club has had one of its most successful seasons The high point of the season was the first overnight tour to Trinity College in Burling¬ ton, Vermont. Jointly, Saint Francis and Trinity sang Halls of Ivy, Ave Verum and Glory to God By itself, the Glee Club sang several numbers ranging from the sacred Laudate No¬ men Domine to Broadway, Heyl Look Me Over! and Get Me to the Church on Time. A group of eight, The Harmoniers of Saint Francis College, sang three numbers, Whiffen- poof Song, They Didn ' t Believe Me and All Kinds of Women The singing was enthusias¬ tically received by both audience and critics True to farm, the Glee Club had given another excellent performance under Mr. Davis 1 metic¬ ulous direction. Generally speaking however, the innovations and advances nut forth this year which changed the letter of the Club have not changed the spirit. It is now as it was originally Intended; a group of men who, en|oying aood music, as¬ semble three to four hours a week to Present music as it should be sunq. Hard and voluntary work does not dim the rewards; a deeper ap¬ preciation of music a sense of accomplishment and the feelina of solidarity which says more than I am a member, but l belong 1 Left to Right: N. Curley, P. Dolan, H. Lucas, President M. Austin, F. Young, W. Jerram, B. O ' Rourke, A. DiPaoloa, D. Devlin, T. Broderick, J. Savona. Neil Curley and Michael Austin in a scene from The Game Of Chess. The Friar ' s Club, the dramatics club of St. Francis College, was organized in 1961 for the purpose of presenting the cultural medium of drama to the campus. This year under the leadership of Michael Austin the president of the club, many new dramatic experiences were initiated. A one-act play. The Game of Chess by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman, was presented dur¬ ing Parent ' s Weekend. The Game of Chess was directed by Mr. Poulin the moderator. Officers and director discuss new music possibilities. Christmas Concert. ■■ First Row: D. Devlin, 1. Hand Ion, R. McKinney, J. Kennedy, A. DiPaolo. Second Row: G, Pope, M, Dgcharme, Mr, Warner and Dr, Downs moderator , B. O ' Rourke, j, Golday. Third Row: L Nylander, j, Brady, J, Kenney, E. Craven, G, La Belle, W. Maywalt, E. Connelly. Left fa Right; Mr. Warner, Officer : J. Kennedy, G. Pope, J. Handlon, J, Kenney, Dr. Downs. STUDENT Seated; Peter Lynch, Senior Closs Chairman; James McGrath, Secretary; Gerard Burke, President; James Craig, Vice President; Joseph Boldiga, Treasurer. Standing; Ronald O ' Brien, Freshman Representative; Richard Acquavella, Sophomore Representative; Ronald Howard, Freshman Representative; Paul Morrissette, Junior Closs Chairman; Neil Curley, Senior National Federation of Catholic College Students Delegate; Hugo Ricci, Sophomore Representor tive; John Finn, Junior National Federation of Catholic College Students Delegate; Francis Coyne, Senior Representative. The spirit of the Senate is one that maintains that students can contribute, however minimal that con¬ tribution may be, to the progress and perfection of the college community. It is with this in mind that the Senate, aware that a man is not merely an in¬ tellect, has helped provide for his physical, social and cultural potentialities. Giant steps of progress were made in the Senate this year. Weekend off campus dances, coffee hours, panel discussions, cultural affairs series, better major Weekends were but a few of the major programs of the legislators. 156 c A N T O Members: Neil Curley, Henry St, Pierre, Paul MomssetJe, Ray Gemmel, Roy ConifT, Conrad Gagnon, Frederick Young, Norman Taylor, Philip Froppoola, Mr, Sutton, Mr, Warner, Director, Although one of the smallest campus organi¬ zations the Schola is by far the most active or¬ ganization on campus. Now in its fourth year the Schola has sung at the opening Mass of the Holy Spirit, Sunday Masses, Parents Weekend, Graduation Mass, and also at the Memorial Mass for the late President John F. Kennedy. Mr. Warner, Chairman of the Social Sciences Division, generously gave up much of his spare time to direct the Schola this year. He has en¬ larged the operational capacities of the roup to include Gregorian Chant and multil irious polyphonic renditions. 157 SYMPOSIUM CLUB left to Rigfit: Mr, Fatrnham, Moderator; J. Coffin, President; M- Courehesne; R. McKinney; A, Harvey; L Pristavec; J. Michaud; W. Fqman; ). SHoup; H. McAuley; H Ricci. The Symposium Club is a campus discussion group concerned with the development of student expression of ideas on important every¬ day problems of life. The club sponsored o trip to the Maine State Prison to view and speak to prisoners concerning the problems of penal punishment codes. 158 (AC HQ Fred Young and Editor N eil Curley. Bil Jerram and Associate Editor Michael Austin. Business Manager Peter Lynch, Thomas Broderick, Literary Editor Fred Young and John Coffin. Ray ConiflF checks on a detail with Mr. Warner. 159 CONFERTERNITY of CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE Left to Right: R, Maheux, P. Lynch, J. Savona, C. Gagnon, T. Broderick, J. Coffin, M, Courchesne, J. Michaud, P, Cenci, F. Young, T, Keough. As the 1962-63 school year was drawing to a close a group of about twenty students led by Thomas Broderick, Peter Lynch, Conrad Gagnon and Nefl Curley, banded together for the purpose of filling a gap in the College ' s religious program. The organization which they founded has become one of the fastest growing and mast successful on campus. The CCD. has the two fold objective of train¬ ing Catholic laymen and providing capable teachers of religious doctrine. Although the campus unit was only m its second year it suc¬ ceeded in bringing religious and curricular in¬ ovations to the student body. The night courses in religious and method teaching of doctrine were the College ' s first experiment in extension courses. About a hundred students in the Biddeford area received instruction from some of the members of the St. Francis College unit. 160 THE SEPIAN Editors, Left to Right: JL Ssta, P. Lynch, W. Marrah, W, Fcrnon, R. Jones (Editor-tn ' Chiaf), W. Masterion, H. St. Pierre, W. McCormack. Is the Sepian out yet? These words are heard reverberating throughout the dormitiories and hallways as the students eagerly await the distribution of their bi-weekly newspaper. How¬ ever, once again, as in past years, the Sepian was plagued with production problems through¬ out the school year Its frequency of publica¬ tion was below expectations. Nevertheless, some obstacles were overcome. This year ' s first issue appeared with an entirely new format using standard tabloid-sized newsprint paper. Organized this year under the direction of Bob Jones and operated by a staff of thirty-one stu¬ dents, the college newspaper was truly a stu¬ dent publication, combining persistent effort with a simple style quite in keeping with the viewpoint and expression of the student body. Throughout the 1963-64 school year, the editors and staff under the quiet stimulus of the modera¬ tor, Mr. Alfred Poulin, Jr., employed its able powers to keen the students well informed in regard to all campus activities. It has been only too evident to all, over the past year, how much time and arduous work was employed in the ultimate dissemination of the final product of their efforts. The struggle to perfection in any undertaking is never a completely successful task. Yet we can say that the staff of the Seoian did their very best to produce their very best. It is hooed that the new ideas and innovations offered by this year ' s editors and staff wifi be carried on by next year ' s editor so that he Sepian may soon be classified with the best of college newspapers. Staff, Seated: P. Mullen, R. Sheehan, F. Coyne, E. Foss- bender, E. Neiman, P. Chavonnelle, B, Mahoney, R. Deleo, J. Myers, D. Mosehello, Standing: P- Keller, T, Cardwell, A. Morlani, T. Menadier, P. Bartlewski, R. Gemmel, G, Santa Lucia, T. Moriarty, R. Howard, A. Theroux, R. Ferraco, D. Coleman. First row; Fr. Benedict, Fr. Ovrde, Fr, Motthew, R. Tierney, j, Krist, H. Fritz, E. DiPietro, Second row: Mr. Sutton, P. McDermott, J. Welch, J. Gulce, A. Markini, L, Nylander, A. Rondano, T, Moriqrty. Third row; R. Feraco, R, Ryan, K. DosSantas, Mr. Beaudry, W, Terrain, P r Cyr, A, Harvey, M, Caurchesne, Mr, Gallant, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Francis of Assisi Council of the Knights of Columbus was established at St, Francis this year for a variety of purposes. The Knights of Columbus realizing that in unity there is also strength is constantly exercising its resources for the benefits of mankind. This may range from the individual charitable works of various councils to the concerted effort by the Knights as a unit. The Knights are instrumental in bringing the truths of the Catholic Church to those millions who still lack knowledge of it. By enlarging its member¬ ship more effective results may be obtained in this work. Being one of the newest organizations on campus the council is still undergoing a building program. All efforts are being exerted in the direction of an increased member¬ ship, Although activities have been limited so far it is hoped that St. Francis can establish a strong council as part of that organization that has so often been called the right arm of the Church. 162 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF BIDDEFORD White Star, Inc. 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