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John, 1:26-27 .9 I HJn.A1 hivevsif f' f. gobn 5 ...mm M, Editor-in-Chief WILLIAM FENWICK Mdndqinq Editor MARIAN CI-IU Senior Editors NATALIE KWASNESKI ANNE KEEsHAN QUINN MARIANN RUSSELL Activities Editor ARLIEN BRUMIT Sports Editor RAYMOND BATT Dnotoqrdpnq Editor JCSEDI-I BARRY Business Mdndqers SALVAT ORE AGRO CATHERINE O'LEARY CLIIQ -Q nivevsii- CVV ' Oi' 1 'VII 60 EBOVP' 1955 4 S Gr o P , S 0 fa 4' O Ayearbook dedication is a complex matter. ln one sense, it becomes a consecration, while at the same time, it must be a tribute. Fully cognizant of the meaning, we ,are not able to truly dedicate.'l' However we cannot but reafize the necessity of a tribute, a tribute to the person who has a part in any success we might achieve. That person is Father Pando. Looking back over the four years, we never found our dean as a remote, officious personage. At Mass, at Chorus and Stager rehearsals, at picnics and at parades, Father was there. We met him not only as dean but as teacher, adviser and friend. His presence was felt in an even more real sense. lt was part of the essential spirit of the place itself, a spirit as unique as each individual, one that flowed from the idea that we lived not only with, but also through each other. Father gave that spirit a name and definition on Senior Night. He called it . . . Wisdom, a taste for God in the Universe. . . And that is the real point: no matter into how many fields they may disperse, all our faculties and all our efforts should be concentrated on finding the God within us. In a world in which tastes are multiplied while at the same time they are narrowed to the proportions of man alone, the ideal is that gift of wisdom. That all our living should be the savoring of the Infinite, demands first an essential dedication. And in telling us the real point of what our lives can be as a result of four years at UC, Father Pando was not only giving us a name and a definition. He was giving us the example. ,And so our book will not be dedicated, our tribute is too uncertain. It will be offered to Father who is, after all, the one dedicated. ,Ml .4 N 5z:,..,wu , R U 'Mn 'ff '-,' 1.' P. I :rf 1- i, Q fd: 9 .lg 'fit ph: fy. W D, . W' M 2 7 AQ '1 5 T: 5: it , -Ja f '--:Af-11--gag.-....-..1mw,,,. ., -Y -uv--A-1-fw.'..,,-,Mw.m.p..M. w.A,..1.....,....,.,MM . W. MW .w.,.qm,V 4 ' Q w. M . , ' MSUMPYWW 045- ,-Q'-, 'QS' ,, L ii 3 , L ' V ' 1 H ', ,, 1 n ll M' wt x .f .,, ,. , ,J 'm , N Il ya .W W 45' 1 K '41 ' 1 1 R ' as :H 'll 1 M ew . Q 'N lx X gr 1 'NV 1 7 4? , S 1 'W Wm I ff' q ,JCR 5 fr 3 xx yd 6 Very .kevevenb tgobn 54. glynn cw., ,Q-.wzm PRESIDENT I 6 .4-.l 1 . ADNHNISTRATICDN .Revevenb Ctyvil ffmeylf, gym., 515.525, VICE PRESIDENT nb Z-bomas Uftdcfailen U TREASURER gokn lfmccgbermoff 415.525, E DEAN, EVENING SESSION evevenb gose' dganbo cw., 015.525- VWN' mary gg. mazeau ,m.,Q.,9. REGISTRAR 1416 , ff? lik .,....-,Q-4 kpwgx gvvfv 'P l --A 2? N4f'! MQ, I ill XV ,3 .4 5 ' 5 NA - - vi 5 xt V,-.r A ' N 4 Eff f Professor Michael J. Culhane i i i i l l Dr. Thomas J. Beary ENGLISH glish consists of verbal signs for giving information and lasting expressions f ' o noble thoughts which one labels literature. The department offers courses in the mechanics of expression, syntax d ' an rhetoric to advance the first part Readings in the literature of th e world, as well as con- siderations of such literary forms as the novel, play and short story constitute the department's effortsto aid the student in mastering his native language. lt is this sec- ond point: to develop taste and discrimination in litera- ture, which occupies major attention. Lectures, reports and criticisms withinlthe classes, as well as comparative readings, result in an adult ability to pick and choose the best and derive pleasure therefrom. The department chairman, Professor Michael Cul- hane, assisted by Dr. Edwin Rowley, Dr. Thomas Beary and Professor Joseph Fee, achieve these stated ideals and also grant the ambitious student training in the construc- tion and creation of original plays and short stories. En Dr. Edwin N. Rowley and Very Rev. John A. Flynn, CM. I2 Professor Arthur C. Ditzel SPEECH A fundamental factor distinguishing the 'human being's rationality from the brute's purely instinc- tive way of life is the ability to communicate ideas by use of a spoken language. The Speech Depart- ment of University College, under Professors Jerome Callahan, Arthur Ditzel and Frank Ford provides courses to develop the student in the art of oral ex- pression. For a foundation, a course in phonetic principles introduces the inexperienced to the very basic ele- ments of speech. Following that, the means of ex- pressing one's thoughts effectively is studied in pub- lic speaking and speech correction. Practical experi- ence and background for further work are also made available for the advanced student in the activities of the radio workshop and in courses concerned with the more specialized fields of dramatic presentation and debating. Such a complete curriculum encom- passes a wide range of students, successfully de- veloping each individual's mind in the psychology of an oral presentation geared toward the ultimate end: the ability to clearly express oneself and to accomp- lish persuasion. Y, ,- , l i , A Wx? professor Joseph E' Fee Professor Frank P. Ford Professor Jerome F. Callahan . , ,., an ,M rift, lhgkff Professor George K. Beuermann HISTORY History deals in gifts. lt proffers data which can be turned to our benefit when in- telligently studied and correctly interpreted. When cognizance of man's motivations in his quest for power or peace is taken, and when that awareness takes its just rank among our criteria for judgments, then we will benefit by gaining a better chance of success. And this chance will come from contact with people who have won or lost the peace we seek. Amidst the origin of events and the power of ideas can be found the true formulae. Guidance in the search and use of these keys is served by Chairman George Beuermann, Dr. Frank Dixon, Professor James O'Connell and Professor John Norton. They afford the students a vast wealth of knowledge informed with a deep-seated under- standing of the driving force behind those hu- man ideas which determine the course of events, their interrelationships and their ulti- mate repercussions in socal, political and eco- nomic spheres. Finally, the department culti- vates in each an awareness of the present value of the past, enabling the student to pro- ject himself beyond the printed pages of text- books into the position of actively constructing a nation: ultimately a world suited to the dignity which is rnan's alone. l4 'T !f 4'J ' -li Professor James A. O Connell SCDCIAL The study of society had its beginnings, as have had so many others, in the observations of Plato and Aristotle and has since been extended into specialized fields of science and philosophy. However, the different areas of human activity are organically related and therefore the study of Economics, Government and Sociology have been introduced at St, John's. They are incor- porated under the one department of Social Studies. Dr. Frank Dixon, Department Chairman, Professors John Norton, James O'ConneIl, Richard Rush, and Eric Albrecht, conduct a series of courses in these interrelated subjects with the intention of pre- senting a picture of man as a social being. Sociology introduces an investigation of the fundamental laws of social phenomena ,are considered in the Courses of government. Economics con- EDUCATION The world is not simply for the educated. Good or bad, however, the world is pri- ? marily what the educated make it. An education with a foundation built on right values 1 represents one of the desperate needs of today's society. Only teachers possessing these values can fulfill that need. Under Dr. John C. McDermott, the Education Department of University College offers the professional courses which will equip the teacher for this task. By combining the philosophic and historic views with the traditional principles of elementary school training, the courses aim at developing teachers who are not only proficient in method- ology, but who are also apprised of the variables in the human equation. Professor Richard Rush, with Dr. McDermott, seeks to acquaint the future instruc- tor with the psychological outlook required by his specialized field. The symbolic lamp of learning, with its flame of wisdom and truth, so familiar to each of us through the University's seal, is thus made to burn not only for us, but also for those others who rely upon the intellectually endowed to guide them in their times of doubt. Dr, John C. McDermott Professor John R. Norton STUDIES and the study of a society commencing with its smallest entity, the family group. A review of the diversified forms of govern- ments, with a special emphasis on the evolution and policies of the American governmental system, together with 3 Qla 'Ce at Those political ideas which have particularly influenced history, sidered as an hiSfOflC-al and abstract science includes a -discussion of the numerous factors contributing to man s prosperity. These fljree major topics involve the study of human organization, each with a special reference to one side of its activities, and each reviewed against the backdrop of Christian thought. 1.r-v Dr C. Carl Robusto js ,ff IUHYSICS ln the complex manner in which knowledge is gleaned, one must first seek the explanations of those tangible and sensual processes enveloping his everyday life. lt is to answer these questions on the nature of physical phenomena that the Physics Department takes its place in education. The elucidating and well-chosen words of Dr, C. Carl Ro- busto change the mechanical world of levers and pressures, ethereal waves and forces into intriguing expressions of nature. Dr. Robusto offers a course of integrated study in order to acquaint the liberal arts student with the elements of the physi- sal sciences and to explain the material mannerisms which characterize this universe. A vigorous study of the general bases of Physics supplies the foundation and provides the specific principles necessary for the student's entrance into any other major field of science. With an unequalled humor supplementing a genuine interest in each student, Dr. Robusto further proceeds to amplify the science curriculum with a program of advanced courses sep- arately treating the phenomena of light, electricity, mag- netism and heat. The Physics Department of University College, correlating theoretical axioms with practical applications, attains its es- sential goal in providing the student with an understanding of the forces governing his physical world, while simultaneously presenting him with a store of knowledge which can be utilized in this twentieth century of science. I6 Miss Arlene M. Cueno hz -mf- N-in lv' 1 Dr. John Scully .,, .,. , -.A LCS-s 4 I I, '. nr' M Lass Sie , . Hb mf. , 5f,,1i,,,,w Q H? '33 'Ufiwf' .',?'1Jw1f'1 V yr A ' M, 'K P, ,age f f ,Z s. V: 'S-xf-1'9 ' u XII ls .Z ,-4 V -Qf,'s ' ' . 9, 1 : www Q, Dr. Val Cotty Dr. Alfred V. Liberti It ,lei A .1 Jn A p., , 1' ' xr i X i 1 it - I 5 r. x, BIOLOGY Even though man himself exemplifies the high- est and most complex form of life, the problems of discovering that characteristic separating the ani- mate entity from the inanimate presents a very real challengeg one that involves the same rudimentary factors governing his own life. The science of Bi- ology attempts to bridge this division of being. To supply this knowledge, the Biology Depart- ment, chairmanned by Dr. Alfred Liberti, actualizes its purpose by presenting a course of study founded on the evolutionary hypotheses of organic being. Dr. Liberti, Dr. Val Cotty and Professor Anthony Iovino direct the interest and attention of the Biology stud- ent to a basic outline of the structure and functions of both the minute and larger species of life. The principles of Comparative Anatomy anticipate the student's specialized studies in such courses as Bac- teriology, Histology and Embryology. While thus placing professional careers within the reach of the biology students, the curriculum of- fered ultimately aims at enriching him in the neces- sary and practical objective of an understanding of the mechanics of the life in which he is a part. Professor Anthony J. Iovino I8 'ff 'ffigfyl Qigbl' 'f If 1 :kf . .: 41 'Hx 4 A Ju ' '. , . , , 0 , ., , , Vg K .4 !i5:'5ff .M A L. AJ, X A, ,Kimi ,X v ,Mi fw u V , 1 524 1 f ws- W .MK U , vf Qi hi fire: r ,Q W. ,ff fn ,Jw Q Dr. Louis E. Sorieri xv x 1,135 ax, 4 K . - 'l- fa' Q ANGUAGES The pursuit of foreign languages is more than the stockpiling of mere words. lt is an opportunity to become acquainted with the spirit of a nation. With this idea in mind, the Language Department of University College treats languages as a key to a civilization. Pro- fesssor Felix Guigon, Chairman, Professors hw-fl' Professor Eric M, Albrecht Professor Forrest B. Bowe 2l ,gif Serge Hughes, Forrest Bowe, Eric Albrecht and Rev. Henry Poirieri give instructions in Span- ish, Italian, French and German. Advanced language courses treat the art, architecture, literature and biography of the nation under consideration. These courses are further enriched with material secured from museums and foreign publications. 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When it comes to quotable quotes, you can always de- pend on Rosemary for her very own, I feel fun-ney. to 1951 Salvatore Vincent Agro B,A, English School of Industrial Art Johnscnian Society: President i953-54: Student Council: Secretary-Treasurer i952-53, Vice President i954-55: Student-Faculty Committee 7954-55: Class President l95l-52-53, Delegate i954-55, Chorus: The Gaels, Los Hispanos: St. John's News: 1954 INDIAN: Business Manager, THE JOHNSONIAN 1955: Business Manager: Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Personality plus personality plus personality ad infinitum: simply Sal. But right from the start, we knew this boy Agro was not only personaIity. As our Frosh prexy, he flouted tradition by being the only freshman ever to be elected to a second term presidency. His repeat performance popped up again as the year- book's two year Big Chief Money-Getum! His Break his arm and he'll give us an ad! soon became the battle cry of the Good Book. Whether it be winning a dance contest, running the Prom or just reviving a party, it was all the same story these past four years: do something perfect the first time and better the second. Destined to the most popular English teacher ever, his cry, Elmo is NOT my son! still tickles our funny bones. The traditional unlimited energy all entering college stu- dents seem to possess was not a scarce commodity in our fresh- man class in September of l95l. Just to satisfy this spirit, St. John's University, University College had a prepared pre- liminary orientation program which' was to serve as the formal introduction to our four yea-r stay. . , After two days of mental wrestling to decide into which of those infinite blanks we should place our little black marks, whatever qualms or fears we had about this new college life certainly took a back seat. At -the very-leastQ5we were numb- and ready for practically anything that the twelve story building on Schermerhorn Street had to offer us. But whether or not we knew exactly what it meant, we were orientated: each of us vaguely recognized a fellow greenhorn, kind of vaguely man- aged to mutter a greeting to Father Pando lwe knew he was Claudio Leah Allen B.A. The Mary Louis Academy Lambda Chi, Catholic Action: Stagers. Claudia is distinguished as the Senior who played two different roles Cone male, one femalei in the Stager production of Cyrano de Bergerac. With a pepper-and-salt disposition, she spends her spare time sleeping or horseback riding. Unforgettable also are Claudia's one day diets and her pet German classes with Professor Albrecht. She has the one and only incomparable tone of voice when she comes out with, Oh Gee-l don't know- well-. Frances Alessi B.A. English Grover Cleveland High School Frances, night owl of the School of Commerce, and then of University College, switched her talents to day-time endeavors for her last year at UC. The diversity of her interests is reflected in the fact that her favorite courses were American Lit and Integrated Science. Ranking high on her list of instructors are Professor Hughes and Norton. Frances' quiet friendliness and understanding will no doubt go well with her future plans to teach elementary school. the Deanli or another classmate, and even more vaguely came to realize that we were here to stay. With program sheet in hand, we stumbled about from class to class. It was hard to admit, but it was new and thrilling to be a real college Joe or co-ed. And the branch of the Automat we found outside the lounge was certainly a novelty -a novelty that is, until a few of our precious dimes and quar- ters were lostl But once we began to get the feeling that we just might like the institution, a wild horde of madmen, akin to the cannibals they write stories about, stormed into our lives. They called themselves sophomores lwe later had many, many other names for themi and, led by Dick Lamantia, went on to tell us that a real, down-to-earth assimilation to the UC family lthey would be our intermediariesi was next on our list of musts. MP' 41 - Amedeo J. Amendolci B,S, Chemistry Brooklyn Preparatory Biology Seminarg Chemistry Seminar, Chorus,' Fencing Clubg Gens Romana: President i953-54. A Chem major who plans on graduate work in Biology, Amedeo has shown a surprising interest in such non- scientific things as intense language study, poetry and especially the fine points of fencing. Conservative- in dress and uncompromising in his attitudes-aesthetic, he leaves us with confused memories of the Radiethesia Circle and notions of Weltanschauung. wet fosi Jeohhe Elizabeth Arcigoho B.A. ' English Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Delta Kappa Delta: Chorusg Gens Romana. Cheerful, loquacious and bubbly describe Jeanne. She divides her extra-time energies among DKD, the Gens and Chorus. An English major who liked Modern Drama and Biology, Jeanne's alibity to talk with raised eyebrows and flying hands makes it a chore for anyone to get near enough to hear her conversation. Along with her varied haircuts, floppy hats and big eyes, we'll always recall her words, lt's all part of my new personality. Edward Joseph Ahslocih B.A. History Ed is one of University College's representatives in New York's Finest. This police officer-student is especially fond of Professor Beuermann and his History courses. He can usually be found at home in the company of his wife and daughter, and no doubt would be calling out: Vera, where's this? A pleasant disposition marks Ed's per- Dciul Joseph Boqhcisco B.A. Mathematics Brooklyn Preparatory This transfer student from Holy Cross has become the biggest single supporter of the telephone com- pany with his calls to his wife, Joan. Paul has a smile for everyone-and an unofficial timeclock for the profs to remind them that the period is vver. He is perfectly happy staying at home with can and Paul Jr., and telling us all l don't be- 26 eve it. His characteristic sport shirts matching a pleasant, casual attitude will be part of his equip- ment as a future actuary. sonality. He expects to study law at night after graduation. lt seemed that adoption into the family entailed quite a number of unusual antics. All right, we said like sports, we'll go along with these people. So, donned as propellered little ,boys and rag-a-muffined girls, we pranced about for hazing. And after meet- ing such of these middle-men as Frank DiMartini, Audrey Murray and Jackie Sweeney, a great majority of us were ready to rebel, to quit, to bid a not-too-fond adieu to UC. However, we stuck it out, and after Burying the Hatchet on the Friday night of that horrible week, we were glad. Not only could we recog- nize each other, but those vague greetings of a few days past turned into hearty signs of friendliness when we met our co-sufferers and recalled Bill Fenwick and Pat Muldoon as our best dressed hazers or Joe West- man and Dee Moran as the best sports. We even knew some of the upperclassmen and felt a creeping sense of being not just anyone, but someone in UC. We as a class first hit the News headlines this month with our elections. The tall and short of it? lt was just that way: Sal Agro became our first prexy and John Quinn the scrawniest veep ever. Marge Labdon was voted our secretary and Bill Fenwick, student council delegate. Margaret Barbera B.S. Biology Franklin K. Lane High School Delta Kappa Deltag Biology Seminarg Gens Romana. Marge is a science major with an unscientific tropism for Elizabeth Barrett Browning poetry and Puccini Operas. Those mad earrings and a special weak spot for law students are special traits of Marge alone. lf there isn't a new rhumba step to learn, she'll settle for a listen to other people's problems-followed by a philosophical dis- cussion with Marie, Irene or Joy. Marge includes in her plans work in Bacteriology while pursuing a graduate de- gree, then biological research. Joseph J. Barra Philosophy-Speech Saint John's Preparatory Indian Society: Chorus: Concert Choir: Fencing Clubf The Gaels, Intramurals: Radio Workshopg Stagersg St. John's News: Chief Photographer I95l-52g 1952 INDIAN: Photography Editor: i953 INDIAN: Photographer Editorg THE JOHN- SONIAN 1955: Photography Editor. Whenever we heard . . . an A flat coming on . . . we knew that chorister Joe was present, try- ing to prove that he was a baritone-and not just another frustrated tenor. A conscientious intra- mural player and professional-like photographer for yearbooks and the paper, his major was picking out a major. Those volcanic eruptions emitted from lO0l evidenced Joe's role as Indian Trouble Maker, 1953-54-55. But other roles calling for acting, singing and directing gave all UC proof of his real talents-and though not many knew of it, the sword-play, so well done in Cyrano, owed its success to his coaching. ln the past and in the future, dreams of replacing Alfred Drake and put- ting his Cisitalia in working order fill Joe's mind. 27 QT 8 Will 7 1951 Bound together by these six short weeks of co-activity, our class initiated its four year span of doing. From plans laid the month before, we set out in November for our first blow out, a party at St. Boniface Hall on Election Eve. While the beer flowed in the background fin harmony with the musicl, we played some silly get acquainted dancing games. Amazingly enough, we got acquainted! And on one of the many pillars in the room, someone had tacked a list of the names of the freshman girls with the intention that our gal- lant freshman males should make sure the females were properly escorted home. So, with Bill Keane's car packed, to the breaking point, each girl was delivered safe and sound. It was during this first November that we were introduced to another of UC's traditions: the dec contest. We were stunned at the store of talent floating around the school, and applauded in unanimous agreement when Elinor Heiner copped first prize. Some of our fellow frosh like Pete Donovan, Marge Sullivan, Arlien Brumit, Bob O'Shea and Joan McCabe caused raised eyebrows too, when they took this opportunity to exhibit their dramatic prowess in the auditorium of St. Vincent's Home. Raqmond Warren Batt B,A, English Brooklyn Preparatory Indian Societyg Student Council: Delegate 7953-54, Co-Chairman-Athletic Com- mittee l953-54g N.F.C.C.S.g Le Circle Francaisg Debate Clubg Intramurals, Radio Workshopg Speech Club: St. John's News: Sports Editor i952-53-54, Editor-in-Chief i954-555 THE JOHNSONIAN 7955: Sports Editorg Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Not merely another editor of a college paper, but a real and talented journalist, Ray was the reason and guiding hand behind the work-filled idea of putting the St. John's News weekly-and its culmination in an All-American dating. He was a 5 A.M. commuter from way out on the Island who performed his all-day, all- night newspaper tasks in a professional, polished and necessary efficient manner. Newsday had the fortune of monopolizing most of this Who's Who's spare time since the end of junior year and rewarded this budding Hearst with more than 75 bylines to date. But Ray is not only a talented individualg he has the make-up of a leader and an honestly real person. When he sat down to knock off the sports section, THE JOHNSONIAN staff, with a sigh of relief that this section was in the best of hands, said with the rest of the school: Okay, Chief! -30 Barbara E. Becker . B.A. Social Studies Academy of the Holy Angels Radio Workshop: Stagers. This rabid O'Connellite is perhaps the only make- up artist allergic to'make-up. Barbara has the perfect voice for quelling any sixth grade ,riot which might arise. She is a true Sophist with a tendency towards sarcasm in humor and a pain- fully honest manner. Her debutante air and one raised eyebrow accompany her to the cafeteria for her drink-coffee, talk-about-anything sessions. She is a real sincere buddy to all. An August wedding with the rest of the crowd will be the high point of the future. Florence M. Beqina B,A, Philosophy Bushwick High School Catholic Action: President lEvening Divisionl The President of Catholic Action is well on the road to becoming a true Catholic intellectual. Florence is a Dean's Lister and winner of the Sociology medal who found On- tology rewarding and Professors Hughes, O'Connell and Scully most stimulating. Her very special and rare charm along with her true femininity, brains and writing talent make up a winning combination. Florence is an avid fan of Commonweal and Integrity and devotes her spare time to reading, music and oil painting. The source of her store of anecdotes is found to be her co-workers of the U.N. She never lets us forget her continual theme: the need of reconstructing the social order. Ronald J. Belrnonte B.A. Mathematics St. John's Preparatory l954 INDIAN: Intramurals: Math Club. Ronnie's a math major with his sights set on a career in economics--a subject for which he even did outside reading at UC. Beneath that iet black crew cut operates an extremely apt intellect which was responsible for the original ideas behind Phi Eta Chi's prize-winning Communist Party Dance. Ronnie loves to talk with or listen to anyone with a sound idea and can forgive any sin but lateness. This cheerful, understanding coffee cup phi oso- pher certainly has all the makings of a success in any field. Margaret Anne Bellows B.A. English Fort Hamilton High School Los Hispanosg History Club, Stagersg Epitomeg 1954 INDIAN. The familiar face found in the final lineup for Miss S.J.U. contests these past years has been our own Peggy Bellows. Chores such as this are routine for Peggy whose poised, well-groomed look has formerly graced the modeling pro- fession. Her sleight-of-foot specialties were displayed in the choreography of Bock, Crook and Scandal. Peggy is a devotee of poetry, ballet and winter rides on the ferry. Constant daydreaming and a new engagement ring put that oft-seen glow in Peggy's eyes. Nlciricin Helen Bilqk B.A. Social Studies The Mary Louis Academy Delta Kappa Delta, Chorus, Concert Choirg History Seminar. A Mania represents a happy melding of interests and abilities. The musicals, chorus and concert choir showed off her talent and liking for singing and dancing. She is a future social worker whose sense of humor, even in tight situations, will aid her no end. The quaint Polish phrases, lovely long hair, tan knee socks in the rain and pierced ears are memorable parts of Mania's personality. Her many friends at UC have more than once heard Mania's You ain't apposed to do that! Irene Berbrich B.A. English Franklin K. Lane High School Delta Epsilon Beta: President 7954-55. DEB's Madame President can be overheard, at al- most any time, discussing world problems in the cat or arguing about Senator McCarthy. lrene's been talking and dreaming about that post-gradua- tion to Hawaii all year. A habit of adding an ish to words and the short sophisticated bob are things only lrene's. No doubt her future elemen- tary school classrooms will be decorated with her favorite color, red. Donald Eugene Bishop B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Hempstead High School After surviving Hofstra for two years, a Franciscan Sem for another year, UC for two more and a sum- mer of cultivating 700 lbs. of potatoes, Donald originated his Patience gains all things. A re- the material. 30 signed personality went along well with two jobs and time out for no activities but sleeping. The cure for Donald's explanation that his . . . wis- dom is not of this world, will be post graduate study. His is a rare philosophy of life filled with quiet acceptance in all things and unconcern for Regina Maru Eliqh B.A. English The Mary Louis Academy Squaw Society. Gina has been a full-fledged elementary school teacher during her senior year. She leaves you with a pretty picture of a perennial smile and beautiful golden-red hair with nary a strand out of place. Gina probably is the only girl in UC who takes orders for homemade copper ash trays. Her even temper never accounted for Gina's amateur status as an arsonist. 91' 1951 ew To those of us who were smart enough to join and to those of us who got an inside tip on the advan- tages of joining, the Chorus of UC offered an abundant store of fun and good times. At rehearsals we had the opportunity to meet many fellow students whom we probably never would have known, learned -a lot about the real enjoyment of being a chorister, and generally, sang until we were hoarse. But those long hours of practice were rewarded at our first Christmas concert. A funny sense of pride tingled in our voices when we sang from the stage of Brooklyn's Academy of Music. The applause we heard in return, goaded us all on to our post-concert doings. The freshman class was well- represented at the Clarendon and the Jax when we set out to spread land enjoy for ourselvesl a lot of the tra- ditional Christmas spirit. Bleary-eyed during classes the next day, we did man- age by afternoon to awaken and join whole-heartedly in the fun at the Christmas open house at St. Vincent's. After dancing, making merry and suffering numerous bumps from the balloons which decorated the hall, we began our Christmas holiday. The Winter Informal, at which Margie Bott was named Miss UC and the various parties held during these days kept us well in touch with our UC family. 31 Arthur R. Bluemke BAS. Biology La Salle Academy Indian Society: Treasurer 1953-54-55, Board of Gov- ernors 1954-555 Biology Seminar: Treasurer 1952-53, Vice President 19.53-54, President 1954-55, Chorusj Fencing Clubg Intramuralsg Stagers. Girls, if you've been waltzed around a UC dance floor at supersonic speed by a hypochondriac addicted to vita- min pills and eye-drops, who then turns out to be the biggest bundle of bubbling health you've ever seen, then that dance with with Artie. The proud possessor of the world's most dynamic dentures, Bluemk smiled his way into depleting the Indians' wallets to boost the treasury -and was re-elected to boot! Our Best Looking Senior, Art is next due to wow the girls in a Navy uniform. Froncis Jerome Boucher B.A. ' History-Social Studies Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School The story is out! From reliable sources we have un- covered the facts that Frank is an encyclopedic brain and stubborn Irishman who, with a French surname, sticks doggedly to his well-seasoned opinions. This opera and non-fiction addict has been dubbed by his friends as the aesthete with freckles, whose wardrobe consists of sports jackets-period. Now that his family has dug themselves out of the mountains of historical works and sketchy house plans lcredit due to initial training on Pratt's Archi- tectural programl, Frankrwill, of necessity, go to work- probably with the Civil Service. inevitably, our days of freedom had to close, and it was time to begin classes again. With finals upon us, we got down to some earnest studying - or to as earnest a brand of studying as we could possibly mus- ter. Activities at UC became things of the past, 'and those text books which we bought back in September found some other use than as book-shelf ornaments. We plunged into our first finals, and all those ru- mors we had heard about how the beastly half of the profs manifested itself at such a time, sure came through. After the first day of wondering whether God really smelled flowers, whether He walked along a road in Jerusalem or whether there even was such a Person as God, we began tackling the ,other little surprises which awaited us. Following these days of the blue and yellow books, it goes without saying that we all vowed never again to laugh at another of Dr. Rowley's jokes, never to do another problem for Dr. Cassidy nor to write another line for Dr. Beary, and we certainly wouldn't ever enter a lab again. In fact, we weren't even sure we'd come back to UC for another term lwe weren't too sure, either, whether UC wanted us back againll. NW 1952 John H. Brcidu Chaminade High School Chorus: Concert Choir. of Education. B.A. Philosophy-Psychology After obtaining an M.A. from Fordham, John plans to be a college instructor. A rabid O'Connell fan he earned his reputation around these parts as a vehement critic of the American educational sys tem. This sufferer from' the book-collecting disease of Biblomania possesses the type of humor which allows him to laugh even at the subtlest incongruity. John's pipe, well-crammed school bag and unorthodox methods have already begun to panic the Speech Clinic of NYU's School Richard Joseph Branigan B.A. English St. Ann's Hermitage Chorusg Concert Choir. Dick is the proud possessor of a distinguishing grey streak, and the not so proud possessor of 5 o'clock shadow at 4:15. He enjoys conversing with anyone who happens along and spends a good deal of time explaining his day- dreaming ln the library with Holy good night-l have to study! Whenever we couldn't find him on the llth floor stealing ink, we could be sure he was in Q-3 playing the piano lwithout Father Sweeney's permissionl. A trans- fer from the Marist Brothers in Poughkeepsie, he made his real, though brief contribution to UC in the Chorus. Dick claims his degree sought is lO2 F, but it's a fact he's an English major who plans a career in journalism or advertising. Florence Joan Bresler B,A, Philosophy Central Evening High School Catholic Action. This year's graduation class boasts another member in N.Y.'s Finest. Florence divides her time between night school, her son and husband, and keeping up her duties as a policewoman. Even with this busy schedule, she manages to take an active part in night division's Catholic Action, while maintaining a Philo major and Ed Minor. With Florence's B.A. all wrapped up, the next goal for the Breslers is Flo's husband's attainment of a license as a chiropractor. Wit? John T. Breslin Chemistry St. John's Preparatory Indian Society: Chemistry Seminarg Intramurals. With heart and energy to match, Bres is our choice of big man on campus. This popular and true Indian, with an unmatched enthusiasm for fraternity activities, proved the best center the intramural football roster ever offered. His hid- den, though extraordinary talent for entertainment found its debut on UC Night when he co-starred with two other troupers in a show-stopping panto- mine of the Andrew Sisters. Audiences of varied women's clubs and civic groups witnessed the travel films Jack specialized in - but on unusual occasions, he managed to arrange an exception for the frustrated tourists of St. John's. Knowing what he wants in life and seriously intending to attain it, Bres with his bachelor's degree in Chem, will now seek undergraduate Bio credits and entrance to dental school. 33 ?'V We finally recovered and registered for a second term. This was the month of fraternity pledging. When we recalled Pete Donovan's leopard attire of last Oc- tober's Sigma Rho hazing, our vast number of red- feathered Indian pledgees and their llth floor antics didn't amaze us at all. Of course after Hell Night, we couIdn't help but laugh when the new lndians hobbled through the halls. But when we saw Ross Cirrincione, the Whip, Dick Filos et al proudly shining their newly acquired frat pins, we understood their endurance. Besides the mob that went into the Indians, the John- sonians picked up some of our class prize packages. Sal Agro, Tom Moringiello, and Hal Mahony were among those who made the customary quiet entrance into the Johnsonian group. We helped celebrate Washington's Birthday with a combined University Concert. Eileen Farrelxwas guest soloist and Alfredo Antonnini conducted the choruses. This last chap we didn't go for in such a big way. The only way to please him was to sing in dialect. But after it was all over, we almost forgave him for keeping us four hours on Sunday afternoon singing one measure of music. We must have been good because he himself admitted that in his twenta-years with the world of music he had never heard anything like us. lWe took this as a complimentl B.A. Mario Joseph Bruschi B,A, Social Studies Power Memorial High Schocl Sigma Rho. Mario will be another UC invader of Law School this fall. Loyalty to Sigma Rho, conservative dress and aims for per- fection in all things individualize him. Long hours are spent in Mario's safaris to the Metropolitan Opera House and the Cafe Torino. His avocation is dancing-and we all vouch for the fact that he could pass for a professional any day. Around school, Mario is occupied with his Sigma Rho brothers if he doesn't have a UC coed to talk with. He's a rare personality who admits to being an idealist. Arlien Ann Erumit Speech-English The Mary Louis Academy Delta Kappa Delta: President 1955i N.F.C.C.S.p Regional Forensic Chairman 1952-53, Senior Dele- gate 1953-54, National Fund Raising Chairman 1953-54, National Vice President llnternational Affairsl 1954-555 Chorus, Debate Club: Secretary 1953-54, Vice President 1954-55, Girls Basket- ball, The Gaels, Intramurals: Radio Workshop, Speech Club: Secretary 1953-54, Vice President 1954-55, Stagersg St. John's Newsp THE JOHN- SONIAN 1955: Activities Editorg Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Uni- versities. . Though The Bomb could certainly let her actions speak for herself, Arlien preferred to fili- buster her way through four years of college. She still found time, amid this imposing array of activities, to leave her little footprints - broken toe included - on UC's sands of time. Like her extemp versions of Media leach time the plot changedl, and her extemp versions of Kingdom leach time the plot thickenedl, and her extemp versions - these along with broken fingers, all night sessions at Linda's, broken toe nails, all night sessions on N.F., spell out Brumit. Vibrant . . . beautiful . . . talkative . . . energetic . . . intelligent . . . late - Well, that's Broom. Period. End of report. 34 Francis Howard Burke B.A. Social Studies St. Francis Preparatory Indian Society. Frank wears a pleasant, though often bewildered look, along with his striped ties. He can be found sleeping, eating baked beans oryfiling at New York Life. Though he is most commonly engrossed in learning polkas or pea- bodies, Frank still finds time enough for his Social Studies courses and is a Dean's Lister. He claims that drinking beer with his fellow Indian brothers is the way to gain weight. His philosophic, C'est la vie explains Frank's Lolerance for long subway trips and taxing paint jobs at ome. Clcirci Marie Burris B.A. Speech Stella Maris High School Phi Eta Chi. A speech major, Clara plans to become an execu- tive secretary. She is the faithful attendant of a steno course once a month. Without her pearl ring and assorted bundles, Clara would just be lost. Her ash blond hair, habitual smile and love for the beach and pizzerias was missed after her February graduation. 35 Adrienne Bussi B,A, English Dominican Commercial High School Delta Kappa Delta. The Tailored Woman could double as a cave girl when compared to our Adrienne. This girl is never in style- she's always a year ahead of the Vogue clique! An in- tegral part of UC's night office crew, Age never minded her chores as star typistg her pet peeve was proof reading. An Arts major, who through typing Prof. Baiard's papers probably learned more Bio than half the white-coated majors, Adrienne has her own trademarks: one arched eyebrow and a haircut later copied by Audrey Hepburn. Slated to become a real life Our Miss Brooks -but with a little more emphasis on the sarcastic wit-Adrienne's cheerful and optimistic attitude rang through her O-o-o- o-o kay Bud-die. Anne Margaret Butler B.A. English-Social Studies Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Her own phrase, Normal, thank you, describes this English-Social Studies major. Anne is a Norton cohort who especially enjoyed Contemporary Drama and Ameri- can History. She intends to put her talents, unruffled temperament and bright humor to work while teaching elementary school. A bright and unassuming personality, she collects china dogs, tennis lessons and halt-worked cross-word puzzles. Anne is, in her friends' word: tall, neat, terrific-TNT! Gloria Susan Capasso B.A. St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Already teaching elementary school, Gloria plans to make it her career. She claims that she enjoyed History of the Drama, Dr. Rowley and every Eng- lish course that she took, but did not ever take a liking to Philosophy. Gloria is one of those rare females who is an understanding and good listener. The color blue and short hair rank high as her favorites. Her distinctive Oh Noll and spare- time hobby of ice skating mark out this St. Boni- face teacher. 36 Elnnerinda Gilda Caccavo B.S. Chemistry St. Brendan's Diocesan High Schcol Delta Kappa Delta, Biology Seminar: Treasurer i953-54, Chemistry Seminar: Vice President 7953-54, President 1954-555 Science Students' Review 7953-54-551 Ameri- can Chemical Societyg Chorus: Concert Choir. Elma has used her cheerful, quick-talking manner and managing abilities to do many things at UC- and do them well, too. Along with activities in high positions of the Chemistry and Biology Seminars, her beautiful soprano voice has added to the blend of the Chorus and Concert Choir. We'll never forget her as a solist in Crewcuts and Ponytails and as singer-waiter for DKD. This Dean's Lister and all-around student will pursue an M.D. degree at Woman's Med in Philadelphia. Louis Anthonu Capello B.A. Social Studies Newton High School Gens Romanag Intramurals. Senior Night's voice from the potted palm: Four thou- sand dollars later, they say goodbye!, Lou is a man of many talents. Among other things, he combines a skill for playing football as evidenced in the UC Intramurals, with an art talent that aided in the first UC art exhibit. During the past few years, he's absorbed with pleasure both Sociology and Italian and now intends to attempt law at St. John's Law School. A poker-faced, cheerful skeptic garbed in a neatly pressed sweatshirt, he loves to discuss aggravating questions in the lounge. Dreams of new and fancier hotrods prevail when he's not pro- ducing talented results from his painting and sculpturing hobbies. ln spite of all this activity, Lou still finds a place in his life for hi-fi and new bookstores. AVC 1952 Elizabeth Claire Carden B.A. English Fontbonne Hall Squaw Society, Biology Seminary Catholic Action, Le Cercle Francais, Chorusg Concert Choir, The Gaels, No- body. The Squaw post office just couldn't handle all the letters Claire might throw their way if she ever tired of support- ing the U.S. branch! Her spirits are a far more effective pick-me-up than the alcoholic kind and only serve to show that she really means it when she says her favorite pas- time is . . . making people happy. With those big eyes and cheery face which have graced so many l.S.O.l. meetings and chorus rehearsals, we can bank on Claire's success in the business world as some lucky boss' private secretary. By now our numbers were almost double. The addition of the other half, the February freshmen, brought with it such people as Jackie Wagner, Nasha Ruta, Walt Schuell, and Sheila Shanley. They were hazed, buried their hatchets and were part of us. Thus strengthened in numbers and bolstered in spirit, the Class of '55 became a well-known group at UC. The Febru- ary half's schedule was a true test of patience, but like their September kin, they managed, and by joining in the various activities, a love for UC life was nurtured. Memories of the Indian bus ride to Philadelphia of the month past gave us all material for March-post-mortem stories. But our fortunes and mishaps in the City of Brotherly Love fwhich quite lovingly bid us farewell? became just memories as we delved headlong into our initial Stager activity. The production of She Stoops to Conquer brought out that latent spark of drama everyone possesses, and this, our first collegiate stage endeavor, took up much of our after-class fsometimes during-classl time. lt was here that Sal Agro and John Quinn had their debuts, and Jack Ullery also picked this time to make his stage entrance. For Jack it marked the start of a long and promising run, for Sal and John-well, they are nice guys! Again, as in the decs, we were jolted by the professional-like atmosphere of a UC production. Little did we know that this wonder at the talents of our cohorts was to be a frequent and even expected phenomenon during the years to follow. 37 S. Gerald Ccirdincile B.S. Chemistry Brooklyn Preparatory Skull and Bones: Secretary l95l-52, Treasurer 1954, President 1955, Chorusg Intramurals, St. John's News. The Skull's foremost go-getter, Gerry will be re- membered for his untiring work for the Winter Informal, intramural refereeing, and his never-end- ing chess playing in the lounge. A quizzical smile distinguishes his quiet personality. If he stares fixedly at your bicuspids, you can be sure it's purely professional. Gerry intends to combine his Chem and Bio studies with a knowledge of psycho- logy to cope with those elusive dental patients. Paul M. Carr BA. English St. Joseph's High School That wanderlust spirit must be the explanation to Paul's post-night-class car route to Brooklyn-by the way of the Bronx. He distinguished himself in giving happiness to Dr. Beary by going into spasms at the puns which issued forth from the dais. Paul enioys himself most when travel- ing to new places andfor analyzing his friends. He claims he'Il do nothing with his English degree. Nothing that is, excepting whatever is entailed in his future stretch at Law School. O 1952 Before we knew it, Lent and Easter had gone by, and the latter part of April was upon us. Into these few weeks we crammed a lot of doing. On the nineteenth, the Faby CFor A Better Yearbooki Dance marked our first big dance at the school itself. The features of this dance were the results of the inter- class booster drive Cof course we wonll and a cake baking contest. Larry Liguori had previously surprised us with his beautiful tenor voice. Now he did it again when he won first prize for the most delicious looking cake. iWe won't mention who won the booby prizeli Surprising us seemed to be the order of the month. John Quinn and Sal Agro, at the Inter-Society Dance, did it once more with a charming, if unusual version of Boop-boop-a-doo. You had to see it to believe it! Remember Sal, as Honey-Bun, poured into that flapper outfit? ' The month didn't end before the first of the fabu- lous Chorus trips took place. Vermont, that beautiful but distant state, was the site for the UC singers. Be- cause the class was represented by Larry Liguori, Hernan Morales, Jackie Wagner, Dick Glabere, Joe Barry, Cathy DeMeo, Nasha Ruta and many others in the Small Choir, a large number offreshmen decided to go along for the ride. Among other things, a concert, remnants of parties and a resultant bus load of very tired people signified that UC had come and gone. 38 Robert William Carter B-S- Chemistry New Utrecht High School Skull and Bones Society: Vice President l954-55,' Ameri- can Chemical Societyg Chorus, Intramurals. BOb, with his sights fixed on dental school, has been the haunt of the Chem and Bio labs. His fabulous lunches, Incomplete without a Hershey bar, have finally begun to Show despite his active part in all the intramurals. His b'Q moment came at this year's Winter Informal when, as The Skull's Veep, he awarded the Miss UC trophy. Florence M. Cciseu B,A, Philosophy-Psychology St, Angela's Hall Academy Phi Eta Chig Le Cercle Francais, The Gaelsg Los Hispanos. Our gal who went to Law School, Florence will be re- membered for her long black tresses and her relaxed ap- proach toward life. Nothing pleases her more than a shopping excursion or a drive on Long Island. With her sense of humor and her ultra-feminine charm, she should be a very successful Portia, to say the least. ii Jouce Rose Castellano English St. Angela's Hall Academy Delta Kappa Delta Miss Joyce of the CYO plans to teach the sec- ond grade. She possesses a sense of value extra- ordinaire. She will always remember Sugar Maples and Leonia, New Jersey, and we will remember her lectures on the necessity of eating lunch. lt wouldn't be Joyce if she didn't have a knitting bag and a pair of argyles in the making. Her patience and warmth of personality and her cute way of dressing, add up to her title, Little Princess. Scrabble, pet turtles, red roses, pearls and the Candlelight Room all have a special place in Joyce's life. Stephen A. Castellano B.A. English New Utrecht High School Indian Society: Student Council Delegate 7954- 55,' Chorusg Gens Romanag Los Hispanosg Nobody. Steve made it his business to really work and seri- ously carry out his job as Indian delegate to the Student Council. His abundant energy finds an outlet in his activities at UC. When he isn't work- ing at A8lS, he's usually doing some task for the Indians. Steve favors Rise Stevens' singing and music in general, and his one great idiosyncrasy is his fear of carroway seeds in the cafeteria soup. After graduation, Steve will either attend grad school at Fordham or the Navy OCS. English-Social Studies william John eavanagh B,A, A Social Studies St. Augustine High School Though Bill started his college career at UC in February of 1941, various interruptions were responsible for his delayed graduation. Teachers' College, N.Y.U. and Law School were all a part of his before and after, along with service in the Navy. Finally, personable and consci- entlous Bill was again drawn to UC in l954-and with his intelligence and drive, he managed the feat of graduating this year. We were proud to have him here both at the start and at the finish and look forward with him to a happy and prosperous future, Adele M. Ccivciliere Bay Ridge High School Delta Epsilon Beta: Corresponding Secretary 7954-55. .loe's little sister is another wayward UC Arts major who preferred Integrated Science ll to all her other courses. Adele specializes in involved rhumba steps and helping John with his law studies. Her pupils at P.S. 40 are a constant source of Adele's intricate hand-waving conversations. Op- timistic about everything, she has been known to be charitable to a fault, but when she has been angered-oh, those horrible dead silences! Maru Lou Cereqhino B.A. Spanish The Mary Louis Academy Germs Roma, Los Hispanos. With a disposition that varies with the time of day: grouchy in the morning, mischievous in the after- noon, and sleepy in the' evening, this young lady is equally witty in any of three languages-Eng- lish, Spanish or Italian. Mary Lou's debates with Professor Guigon in Spanish Lab, her choice Span- ish epigram and her work on the Spanish maga- zine have helped enliven the Language depart- ment, Our graduate linguist will put her talents to work in translation for an lmport-Export firm. 1952 We had just settled down again when news reached us that the Hotel Breton burned down the week after we left. Rumor had it that outraged Burlingtonites set it to the torch in an effort to destroy our lair. We couldn't understand their lack of hospitality. We were an economic boom. With Jo Boccio bumping her head on buses, hospitals did a thriving business. Roy, the cab driver, retired on the profit from his bootleg booze. We even lit a bon-fire to keep their gas storage tank warm. They were lust plain ungrateful. But the Vermont safari was just a warm-up. We attempted to match the blooming flowers of May with our own inimitable booming voices. And our oppor- tunity to do so simply that came with the Spring Concert and the Hearst Contest at the Met. We sang and sang, and pleased by the audience response, sang Some more. Mr. had a hard time quieting us down, but the pleasure the choristers showed at these affairs made the remainder of us who weren't in the Chorus vow that we'd take out the old throat sprays, Somehow acquire an ear and join in September. From our singing escapades, we went on to try out our dancing feet. The Prom on May sixteenth at the Waldorf set the scene. The Sert Room formed a fine background for our formal attire, and we had ourselves a ball! 41 Eleanor Therese Chciuci B.A. English-Social Studies St. AngeIa's Hall Academy Squaw Society: Vice President 1954, Cheerleaders: Chorus, Girls Basketball: Intramurals: St. John's News. A T.S. Eliot-quoting cheerleader, Ellie is a vivacious Grace Kelly-type coed. When not cheering or playing basketball herself, she may be writing some of her own pene- trating poetry and, if coaxed, may even read it to you. Squaw dinners, champagne, lobster and olives, along with those clothes straight out of Vogue, all mean Ellie. With her own special brand of humor working as a miracle drug, her friends are never beset with troubles for long. Ellie is a future elementary school teacher. ' N fmfg i A 'flixgw , li-. 1 Q at W. n ..,i'Efm 1 t in Robert Donald Clark B.A. Social Studies St. John's Preparatory School Sigma Rho: Vice President 1954-55, Student Council Delegate 1953-54: Student Council: Athletic Committee l953-54,' Debate Club: Intramurals: St. John's News: Assistant Sports Editor 1953-54: Epitome: Editor 1955. Bob's calm, unhurried manner is the best advertisement for his take it slow philosophy of life. This accounts for his survival from hectic editorial and student govern- ment posts. He is a quick-change artist however, in one unusual way: At Tillary Field, we've seen him as a par- ticipant in intramural games one minute, and the next as a referee-as long as it isn't a Sigma Rho game he's iUClQll'1Q, everybody is happy! calm attitude under pressure and an extrorclinary capacity for top-grade work will be Bob's gear for law school. 42 Nlciricin Chu B.S. magna cum laude Chemistry Ste. Jean Baptiste High School Chemistry Seminar: Editor, Science Students Re- view l954-55g American Chemical Society: Stagersg St. John's News: Epitome 7952: i953 INDIAN: 1954 INDIAN, THE JOHNSONIAN l955: Managing Editor. When a better than summa mind is combined with a less than cum ambition, the result is a magna student-and in UC, this could only mean Sugar Chu. Sugar goofed her way through more A's and managed to amaze all her friends with the paradox of being so inept in a lab when she is so adept in a kitchen! Still, by taking up the squatter role on the fourth floor, she became the Dis- placed Waif of the labs-much to the dismay of her favorite Professor Wiseman. Her inane exterior gave way, during those serious moments, to a con- stant harping that Teachers should really teach, and scientists have an obligation to be literate. Sug possesses an annoyingly perceptive insight into people and a realistic, yet ideal philosophy. If writ- ing l9O profiles, doing feature work and just being managing editor hasn't driven her stark raving, her I just don't know what to say! will surely be the death of the students across the street- at Poly. Ncincq Carol Coiro B.A. History-Social Studies Delta Kappa Delta: Chorus. After a tour of the United States, Nancy's short-haired, neatly-fresh appearance will grace St. John's once more for a try at some education courses. She has a mania for keeping everything blue except the red underlinings in her notebook. Nancy takes loving care of her toy-bull Lucky and her record collection when she's not at the cafeteria with Nascha, Jackie, Sheila and Eunice. It must have been her favorite Ancient History class which prompted Nancy to often leave us with, I have to finish reading . . . T homcis Collier B.A. English St. Augustine High School Tom, better known through the magazine to which he so graciously allowed the use of his surname, is another of UC's persevering night owls. This English student found all his major courses so stimulating that he had no real favorite. 3721 Avenue M is Tom's resting place-and iust to make it convenient to those who want to contact him-rest he will, most of the time! Tom's personable ways and conservative dress are charming companions for his easy-going personality. Though in June a colIegian's fancy turns . . . to things quite un-collegiate, we were nevertheless way- Iaid into another series of exams. We thought nothing could top the finals we saw in January. We were wrong. Stalwart and experienced as we were however, we sur- vived and, before hearing the results of these wicked things, decided to join the rest of the school in the June week of activities. The boat ride to Bear Mountain and the customary trek to Pando's Peak was marked by a trail of fresh- men whose spirits though willing, were made of a rather weak brand of flesh. A few days later, we wit- nessed Senior Class Night. When Fred Durr accom- plished the feat of garnering the Biology medal, class pride was evoked and, along with the accomplishments of our other classmates, we ended our first year with 8 goodly number of sore hands and happy hearts. 1417 1952 Maru Catherine Collins B.A. summa cum laude Mathematics The Mary Louis Academy Phi Eta Chi: Treasurer l953-54, Student Council Delegate 1954-555 History Seminary Mathematics Seminar. Representing the integrator's upper limit, Mary deals out a maximum in mathematics and friendliness. Though the Calculus is her most admired subject field, this Phi Eta Chi member still has a true capacity for down-to-earth living. Mary has never been known to travel anywhere without a touch of red, a big smile and a math book. One of those rare and extremely likeable geniuses who never flaunts her talents-continually topping the Dean's List, leading the senior class in average, receiving awards' in Math, Physics and History- those honors speak aloud for Mary's scholastic prowess. UC stamps its seal of ap- proval and proudly delivers Mary to her Manhattan- graduate fiance. dine' 1952 Clifford J. Coppinger B.S, Chemistry St. Augustine's Diocesan H-igh School lndian Societyg Chemistry Seminar: Treasurer 1954-55, Editor, Science Student Review 1953-541 American Chem- ical Societyg Chorusg The Gaelsg lntramuralsg Stagers. The happy distinction of a smilingly-guilty- l'm sorry l did it -little-boy look is Cliff's trademark. As a trans- fer student in his junior year from St. Francis, Cliff amazed all by his speedy infiltration as a active member in numerous clubs around UC. An almost fiendish aver- sion to ties, untimely remarks from a back-seat-slouching position in Chem classes, and hours spent at the Brooklyn Library individualize him. Cliff is always ready to second the motion for another Indian beer party, and it's certain that he'll be one of the first there-and last out. Whether he'll grace Polytech with his presence in a Chem Engi- neering program, or give in to the demands of Uncle Sam, that innocent boyish face will be the pleasant plague of his future cohorts. 44 September of l952 brought a renewed vigor to those of us who had suffered through a summer session and the rest who suffered through a long summer's vaca- tion. We were no longer the lowliest of all creatures, for we were what we so inventively termed sophisti- cated sophomores. . We were saddened by the fact that Terry Pappas, Mary St. John, Alice Miller, Vince Daly Cof Dr. Cas- sidy's first year Math Class' l + l : 2 famel were no longer in our class. Even with this decrease in number, we were determined to have the fruitful year our ab- sentees would have wanted to share with us. This was the month also, that Nat Kwasneski made the drastic and happy transfer from St. Joseph's Col- lege, along with Ginny Mitchell and Marion Jaworski. And it was here that Sugar Chu fatally decided to put aside the Math books and don one of those white coats so that her treacherous handiwork could be confined to the Chemistry labs! Then too, the time for hazing arrived, and the shoe was on the proverbial other foot. Led by our officers: Sal Agro Che did a repeat performancel, Walt Shuell, Marge Sullivan and Matt Herlmes, and drunk with power, we enjoyed a happy wee . Grace Anno Couqhlin B.A. English-Philosophy Erasmus Hall High School Grace impressed UC night school by keeping up with her work as a legal secretary and still managing to consistently get her name up on the Dean's List, In turn, she was im- pressed by UC's Dr. McDermott and the democratic faculty she encountered. Grace places her History of Philo course at the very top of her list for her English- Philo major work. With her bachelor's degree, she will continue work in the legal field. Herbert J. Crcmncm, Jr. B.A. magna cum laude English William Cullen Bryant High School To use his own phrase, Herb will Knock 'em dead! in the future. Midnight tea and television with Mary and rumpus with his kids occupy this NYCTA track supervisor's home hours. Herb pro- tests that his grouchy look is only due to the fact that he's afraid to smile lest he burst into Cran- nan's special: uncontrollable laughter. But he will admit that he detests any discussions-except his own. Special hobbies of Herb's are writing techni- cal articles for engineering magazines and dis- agreeing with Professor Culhane. An English ma- jor, he is a rarity: attending night school, gradu- ating magna cum laude, and planning to use his liberal arts background as building stone for an engineering career. Knock 'em dead, Herb! Elaine Marie Crimmins BA- English-Philosophy Hunter College High School Lambda Chi: Secretary 1954-55g Nobody: St. John's News. iDIvIding her time between night school, day school, break- HQ fhermos bottles, selling infant's wear at Stern's and Efl,l'nQ money back from the machines in the lobby, tazlne still fascinates UC by her weird conversations about danDQles and such. By the way, she also did choreography, ponclnsi and writing for the production of Crewcuts and Ela-ytails-in her spare time. For a well-needed rest U me has on tap a tour of the U. S. --courtesy of the - 5- Army. 45 Walter Hugh Crowleu B.A. Social Studies Grover Cleveland High School .lohnsonian Society. A successful short-plan llast year at UC in simultaneo with final year at Law Schooll student, Walt will continue on with legal matters, but as of June, with B.A. in hand. The influence of a professional school has caused this loyal Redman to travel only in the presence of tie, suit jacket, and blue raincoat fthe last, his individualistic ex- tra added to the musts of the lawyer-about-town cata- logi. When not with his big Buick and a mob of John- sonian brothers, he will certainly be found with co- sufferer-and-Johnsonian Hal poring over Whitney and Contracts. Social Studies Jcimes Stevens Cullu B.A. Philosophy Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School Radio Workshopg Stagersg St. John's News: Feature Editor 7953-54. A discriminating drama critic with the Brooks Atkinson touch, Jim for four years has reviewed his own epicurean pick of operas, ballets, and foreign films for the edifica- tion of St. John's News readers. An odor of sanctity and a perpetual halo accompany his profound personality. But even with that, he follows up his . . . sincerity, sincerity, sincerity . . . with a contradictory Let's make wassaill His plans? Simply and to the point, Jim will think, . Loretta Anna Deiker B,A, Mathematics The Mary Louis Academy Delta Epsilon Betag Mathematics Seminar. A girl that is just around most of the time, Loretta is famous as the top-notch party arranger of DEB. When not drinking coffee or knitting, she entertains herself by taking part in various automobile accidents! Her infec- tious laughter which usually serves as traveling companion in her favorite '55 Chevies, will be replaced for a while by Sheila when Loretta takes her post-graduation trip. Loretta promises us that someday she'll get that hearing aid and with that, she'll work as a statistician. Eileen Kathleen Curru Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Delta Kappa Deltag The Gaels. As Irish as the Blarney Stone, Eileen can be found most any time, dancing to the Stack of Barley at lrish Hops. Whether in the lounge, wandering in department stores, or at Breezy Point, this redhead undoubtedly wil be raving about . . . my Persian Lamb coat . . . She holds the singular distinction of never, ever being in Flynn's, and being simply crazy about eggs. Social work in adoption will head the future doings of blue-eyed, freckled- faced Eileen. 46 gli a gWI7ZY 1952 Sorority pledging so totally engrossed the time of a major part of our sophomore girls that the rest of the class could not escape from its effects. We watched each day for a new set of costumes and gags to entertain us. We weren't at all sur- prised when Jayne Dorr, counting her DKD demerits and dividing them by ten, had to carry her forty-six balloons as public punishment. All in all, DKD, Phi Eta Chi, the Squaws and DEB managed to pledge practically every female in our class, and sorority numbers grew in one big leap during this October. At UC, the 1952-1953 year might be named Cin retrospectl as the year of the murals. The Indians were the first to get the bright idea,- but neglecting to secure a patent on it, every other society joined them in a year which provided our dances with the most artistic and altogether best decor yet. On Halloween, the Squaws presented a floor-to-ceiling mural of witches stirring their potent brews, and soon after, Kathy Koch's mural enhanced the atmosphere for the Sigma Rho Dance. But not to be out-done, the Indians worked day and night, painting, taping paper and spraying to beat the band. The result was a set of murals for which Jack Gallagher and Bill Fenwick, combining their talents and covering the entire wall area of the twelfth floor, made the Indians of old come to life. The UC Indians Clocal 961 also picked this occasion to introduce their new quartet of Larry Liguori, Hernan Morales, Dick Glabere and Ross Cirricione, who sang a rendition of some wormy song. Wth the quartet and the murals, how could they lose? Jeremiah Edward Desmond B.S. Chemistry Brooklyn Technical High School With his nose buried in a radio or electronics magazine, Jerry is an amateur electrician who uses the Charles Pfizer and Co. Labs as his night-time experimental site. This Chem major loves only things scientific-with the ex- ception of classical music and piano playing. Jerry admits that he most recently has been involved in a little bomb- making, but emphatically denies that he started the Music Hall bomb scare! When not absorbed in some scientific endeavor, this future grad student shows himself to be a bit cheerful--and a bit pugnacious. Cdtherine Louise DeNleo Mathematics St. Saviour's High School Delta Kappa Delta: Vice President 19555 Chorus: Concert Choirg Mathematics Seminar: Vice Presi- dent 1953, President 1954-55. Cathy, the guiding light of the alto section since graduation split the DeMeo Duet, possesses more inherent talents than half the senior class put together. She proved the most conscientious and energetic Vice President DKD ever elected and performed all her duties in an understanding and quiet way. The diarchy role she and Anne wielded over the Math Sem and her laughter-pro- voking pose as auto mechanic and test driver par excellence were the only exceptions to her soft- spoken and sincere makeup. Destined to be an- other teacher from UC, Cathy you can be sure, won't be just another teacher. 47 Lqdici Qrciqce Desposito B.A. Social Studies Our Lady of Mercy High School Debate. When not engrossed in her notes in the universal study hall lthe subwayl, talking, shopping, shining her jewelry in class, and making money lnot necessarily in that orderi take up Lydia's time. An ability to make friends quickly -and keep them too-made the transition from the School of Commerce to UC easy for Lydia. The influence of her favorite Professor Norton is obvious when she re- peats the words For the acquisition of three points . . . Equipped with an over-crowded pocketbook, a love for sociology and a lot of get-up and-go, she will next delve into social work. v ew 8 1952 Marie DeVinc:entis B.S. Biology Franklin K. Lane High School Delta Kappa Deltag Biology Seminary Chorus: Gens Ro- mana. With a battle-scarred, distinctively Biology-colored lab coat covering her crinolined-fashion-conscious clothes, her own My name's Marie, what's your's? exemplifies Marie's friendly personality. A petite frame envelopes a lively amount of energy, and her try anything once atti- tude. A passion for silly, crumby jokes, bigger and better DKD parties and talking with anyone and everyone- Oh, those intellectual discussions -belong to Marie alone. Biology research and graduate school at night foretell a busy future. December of this second year arrived before we quite realized, and Santa's pack for us wasfilled with a variety of cheerful Christmas presents. At the annual concert, a good number of us who had the year before sat in the audience were now removed to the stage, and the sophomores formed a large part of the group which gave out with musical Yuletide greet- ings. When the Miss UC contest was announced, two of our own classmates, Arlien Brumit and Margie Sullivan, were honored as contestants. When the Winter Informal festivities died down, the Nobody trip to High Point took stage center, and sophomore monkey-shines were in order. Bill Fenwick here attempted to break his skull lhe escaped with an addition of a few stitches and a subtraction of many blond hairsi. Nat Kwasneski oc- cupied herself by writing Iove notes to Jack Gallagher lhe later joined the Seminaryi, and Ross Cirrincione uncovered a new parlor game utilizing foaming shave cream., Then, there were those traditional New Year parties. lt was a hectic holiday. 48 Bernard Francis Donahue B,A, History-Social Studies Erasmus Hall High School Upon graduation from Erasmus Hall, Bernard saw service with Uncle Sam during the World War ll years. February i949 was his entrance date into our'night school, and this easy-going, quiet stu- dent began his pursuit for a B.A. degree in His- tory-Social Studies. Possessing maturity, patience and a good sense of humor, Bernard will be sure of the same success in the future which he ex- perienced here. .,-f, X ,i, ' . ??ts't.f'i1 Ei, 1 ,'2xQlHi'3, . ,aww ei? Dolores Dillon B.A. Delta Epsilon Beta. Walter John Donovan A person as sweet as Dee never deserved the in- volved, hard time she received with senior pictures and Routel Studios. Cooperative and well-liked, she was popular throughout her years at UC-and Long Beach. She must have set a precedent when she forced the DEB's to the nth ballot before losing her presidency. With deepset apologies for our picture mix-up, the yearbook wishes Dolores success in teaching those grammar school children she loves so much. Speech Regis High School Sigma Rhog Chorus, Concert Choir, Intramurals: Speech Club, Stagersg THE JOHNSONIAN 1955. Pete, as Walt is better known, represents the must in a successful speech, dec or Stager endeavor. A sometimes rampant imagination, an unequalled all-around acting talent and a gift of good looks Cin a vague sort of wayl formed a com- bination which won for him rave notices here- and a guarantee of the same, if not more, in the future. Impromptu impersonations which never were less than perfect were a constant source of entertainment for Pete's cafeteria companions. A dec contest was never complete without his con- tribution of forgetting at least two lines-and fol- lowing that by a prize performance, Pete's talents, including writing, acting, extraordinary conversa- tions and an amazingly effective sense of humor, were all sprayed to a high polish with his own un- paralleled enthusiasm. That smile and apparently indifferent personality will see him through his service tour and Radio-TV work. 'QU 1953 Upon our arrival back to the systematic life of classes and study, we decided that since weeks of pre- final cramming had done us no good last year, we would instead indulge ourselves with some pre-final- suicidal activities this time. The Indian bus ride to Philadelphia took good care of one week-end, and its aftermath took care of another week. And Phi Eta Chi's Snow Ball occupied one more night which could have been utilized by school work. Remember Sal Agro and Adelaide Winfield as the King and Queen of the Snow Ball -- while the band played Someday My Prince Will Come? Being the perfectionists we were, we needed one more activity to round out our month of no study. So we took the bull by the horns and planned a South- land Ball in the lounge for January 28th. This dance was the sophomore way of giving class sponsorship to the yearbook. Paper palm trees and Spanish moss not only served as decoration, but also endowed all who attended with the most ghastly green-eyed, green- skinned looks this side of Greenland! The dance fea- tured a skit which took off on Gone With the Wind. Nat Kwasneski was narrator and when Gerri Menge lCrimson Mahoneyl, Walt Shuell lthe dashing herol, Joe Barry lthe drunken father--that's casting for youll and Hernan Morales fthe Spaniard with sideburns and alll got through, Left With the Breeze had won another academy award. John Joseph Doodq BIA, ' History Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School Sigma Rho, The Gaels, Intramurals. John found it necessary to put aside his favorite plaid shirts and sporty clothes and don a more professional attire this year when he started Law School while com- pleting his last year at UC. An active participant lon the Sigma Rho sidei in intramural football, baseball, and bas- ketball, this avid sports fan does not believe in hesitation: Why wait? Let's do it now. When the grind of legal studies allows, John is most often found in the company of Joe and Mike-and probably arranging to get up a group to do some dancing at the H44 Club. Jciune Dori' B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Prospect Heights High School Delta Kappa Delta: Corresponding Secretary 1953- 54, President 1954g Student Council: Secretary- Treasurer 1953-545 Class Secretary-Treas- urer 1953-545 Student Faculty Committee 1953- 541 Stagersj Chorus: THE JOHNSONIAN 1955. Jayne, of the Pand-o-Connell attitude towards life, busily wrapped up activities from Student- Faculty Committees to set, construction, to serving as DKD's short-term President in three and a half years at UC. Another member of the August Wedding Clique, Jayne will teach part-time, and spend the rest of her time learning to cook spa- ghetti for Frank. Her special slocomotion walk- ing, talking, and knitting are extremely popular, exceptionally with the primary grade group and the Dorrman. . Friedrich E. Durr B.S. Biology Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School Skull and Bones Society: Treasurer 1952, Secretary l954,' Biology Seminary Chorus: Intramurals. Fred is a student's student-the most unimposing hard- working and likeable Dean's lister ever known around these parts. A prize Bio major, he possesses that versa- tility of talents which saw him quietly play a leading role in the Bio Seminar activities, and in the Skull's intramurals and Winter Committees. Fred's genuine humor shows up most often when he tells us of accordion playing with the Polka Dots, Mother Hutton's Boarding House, his favorite New York Yankees, trips to his home in Pough- keepsie-and repeating to us, You jest?? A reward for a job well done in UC was Fred's teaching assistant- ship-to the U. of Wisconsin. It will be a long time before a more pleasantly-put-together personality enters 96 Schermerhorn Street. Patricia Ewald B.A. English Bushwick High School Catholic Action. At the top of one of those lists of things to be done lwhich Pat makes a habit to always have aroundll, this secretary-student places the attain- ment of any interesting job-which pays! As long as it's food, Pat is sure to like most anything, but we must note that she has a fondness for good thunderstorms. She is a loyal booster of the St. Thomas More Book Club, tennis, long walks, and just Listeningl After her strenuous writing courses with Dr. Beary, she will make writ- ing an avocation or hobby-depending on whether or not her works sell. Note to employers-and all others interested: Pat will travel! James D. Ennis B.A. English St. Augustine's Diocesan High School Student Jim won his degree in English by the long-range night plan and is las he should bel proud of it. Ameri- can Lit, World Lit and Dr. Beary were of especial interest and delight to him, but English 7C only receives a No comment, from cagey Jim. Unlike most insurance ex- ecutives who are noted for their talents in extemporary andfor prepared lines of conversation, Jim is the turn- coat of the insurance world who will not let the world in on his private life-only a very indefinite indefinite issues from his lips. William Richard Fenwick B.S. Chemistry Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School Indian Society: Chairman-Board of Governors i953-54-55g Class Vice President I954-55g Student Council: Delegate l95l-52, i953-54, Student-Faculty Com- mittee l954-55g N.F.C.C.S.: Chairman-Speakers' Bureau i953-54-55,' Chem- istry Seminar: Art Editor-Science Students' Review i953-54-55,' American Chemical Societyg Chorus,' Stagersg St. .lohn's Newsg Epitomeg i954 INDIAN: Art Editor: THE .IOHNSONIAN l955: Editor-in-Chiefg Who's Who Among Stu- dents in American Colleges and Universities. Bill is the only person who can do ten things at a time-and do them well. He's found rushing from the Newsroom and his yearbook tasks, to his twelfth floor sets, to work or, just by chance,to class or a lab. No one will forget his vigor for extra-curricular activities, his inexhaustible artistic talents, his ability to be cheer- ful and still be a serious idealistic personality. Art editor in Junior year, Bill be- came the relentless, untiring and amazingly happy Editor-in-Chief for The John- sonian, who spurred us on with his pleading, We've got to meet this deadline! lt seems UC just can't get him out of its system-with his real sense and natural abilities in Chemistry-he'll be back, this time on the faculty side. Ralph V. Fink . Richard P. Filos B.A. Social Studies St. George Academy Indian Societyj Nobody. The immigrant who just got off the boat lfrom Staten Island, that isl, Richie, despite 4 A.M. trips on that horrible ferry, still managed to maintain the undisputed reputation of being an easy-going, tolerant personality. He is especially predisposed to l4-hour-marathon dates, parties in any of the five boroughs-if he can have the car fixed this week --taking the crowd over to Staten Island beach parties and working as Scout Troop Director. A happy-go-lucky individual, Richie's passwords are a simple Peace and l'll be a dirty bird . . . only 200 miles more to go! The proof of the fact that he is a real optimist is this lndian's plans to ecvade the draft board and go on to graduate wor . English Brooklyn Preparatory A traveling Shakespearean reader, Ralph is de- toured from his country-wide routes only when in desolate regions of the Bronx where his main pre- occupation becomes fixing flat tires. Ralph is a part-time clerk, part-time student, who enjoys dealing with people and who believes his years at UC serve as good foundation for so doing. This ,English major is distinguished by a sense of hu- mor which is obscured by his serious exterior. RaIph's occupational hazard is his love for taking trips by plane or car. No doubt he is saying Let's go! to his wife right now. Josephine Helehci Fihh B.A. English-Social Studies Catherine McAuIey High School Phi Eta Chip Catholic Action, Le Cercle Francais, Chorus,- The Gaels: Los Hispanosg Intramuralsg Nobodyg 1954 INDIAN. The natural choice for Phi Eta Chi's Social Chairman and a veteran of four years at A8tS, Jo believes there's nothing like chorus practice. She's the proud possessor of a col- lection of Irish records that rivals Eleanor's Spanish record collection. Jo will never forget that hectic first half of Senior Year when she supported the DeKalb Avenue bus line from UC to TC to P.S. l23, the latter being the in- famous site of the tales about the wheat. Two of her favorite pastimes are listening to Student Prince records and writing to E.C. The familiar You're kidding! marks the-presence of one of the most sociable, warm and cheerful l955 Seniors. TWV 1953 By the time February rolled around, we had become quite accustomed to our new cafeteria-in fact, since its opening the term before, we had already managed to give it a very definitive lived-in look. lt, with the old dependable lounge, served as our favorite haunts. But the university was in the process of preparing another new project for our delight and use. The twelfth floor, which had previously.played the role of gym, library and gym again, was now set to become an auditorium with a fully-equipped stage. At this time, the job was just about half-finished: the stage was up. We seized the opportunity to avoid those tiring trips to and from DeGray, and the UC Stagers put on three one-acters on the platform stage. Since curtains, teasers, lights and other theatrical devices were nil, the plays chosen were of the Thornton Wilder-no set type. The class proudly watched the initial perform- ance of John McFadden in Aria deCapo: Jack Ullery lived up to his previous ratings ffrom She Stoops to Conquer l in his conductor role from Pullman Car Hiawatha. Then Larry Liguori, after a long duel with his German books and a lonq session of coaching from Professor Albrecht, stole the act with his German ghost performance in Pullman Car. The twelfth floor theatre thus enjoyed its own happy adoption into UC life. Patrick Joseph Fletcher B.A. History DeLa Salle Institute His emphasis on and interest in the here and now led Pat to find Modern History challenging, but not so with Ancient History. He couples a con- centration on Modern European History with a high regard for Dr. McDermott. After graduation, Pat intends to continue in his present position as a special employee of the F.B.l. When he's not in a huddle with Charles Foley and Ralph Fink, his leisure time is given over to reading or to his favor- ite sport, swimming. Cheerful and a conversative dresser, he claims he has no idiosyncrasies. Pat's probably right since no one's been able to find any. , Donald James Freel John Patrick Gallagher B.A. English Cathedral Preparatory An English major, John attained his degree on the night school plan. The delight of his depart- ment, this fine student has always had that special knack for all subjects. A constant Dean's listen, day-time work and marriage must have been good companions for his educational endeavors. An ap- preciation of literature and a fine sense of values foretell an interesting and bountiful future. B.A. Psychology St. Mary's High School Sigma Rho. A peculiar horse laugh and the words You old devil, you. What a phoneyl are dapper Don's personal insignia. Though women, drink, and sports are tied in a dead heat for his affections, he claims that his perennial companions are the Sigma Rho brothers and his parents! He is espe- cially talkative about his chess trophies, but not easily insulted or hurt when his audience does not cooperate. Don's Psychology background will help him to study people fwhat else?l in his father's jewelry business. 1953 For Oedipus Rex, the following Stager endeavor, the new stage was almost completed. As a thank-you note to the university for our new baby, UC starred Tom Matthews in this play and put on entertainment of the order that is seen only in the very best of circles. From our own class, Jack Ullery and John McFadden took this chance to carry on their theatrical careers, and as usual, made us mighty proud of their performances. Came March l7th, and the Irish had their day. Pancho Walsh didn't show up with his hair dyed green Cas he had done last yeari. but we didn't need any spectacular gag to get us in the proper spirits-just a wee nip fold irish customl was sufficient! After the parade, the various 86th St. dives were visited, but many of us found our way back to Brooklyn and a gala party at the Clarendon. This marked one of the last times that the old place survived our use before it was put in moth balls forever. The St. Paddy's Day cele- bration did not end before DKD enlivened us with their dance which featured singing waiters. Right now, we're sure that Elma Caccavo would be at least flustered if the hierarchy of Women's Hospital saw their indus- trious medical student in her waiter's garb! 54 William F. Gannon B.A. English St. Francis Xavier High School Although he claims to be annoyingly conservative, Bill Came away from his Shakespeare course still nursing his Det theory that Shakespeare wrote Bacon. His plans to leach elementary school will have to wait until he finishes his educational requirements. So for at least a while, Bill will still be waiting for his elevator. Perhaps his favorite Dastime: watching baseball, Giant's style accounts for his perennial companions: dyspepsia and tums. Richard Robert Glcibere B-S. Biology Valley Stream Central High School Indian Society: Biology Seminar, Chemistry Seminar: Secretary 19535 Chorusg Concert Choir,' Stagersj 1953 lNDlANg 1954 INDIANQ THE JOHNSONIAN 1955. The lighting effects which add that little extra touch and make Stager pro- ductions so realistic owe their source to Dick's hard work and ingenuity. The only person who will always drive everyone home, he very often puts on an annoyed air to cover his real heart of gold. A tenor voice heard in both the Chorus and Concert Choir for all four years, ranks him as one of the few veterans and stalwarts of our singing group. Memories of spending all day in the Biology labs-and all night in the lighting box--will linger on in his mind. Since mi- crobes and Dick get on so well together, a full-time position in Washington as Bacteriologist awaits him. Also included are part-time study for a masters in Biology, along with professional lighting courses, to make this ambitious grad- uate's life busy-until Uncle Sam catches up. Mario Camille Qcirqiulo B.A. Spanish St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Biology Seminar. At Grannie's or at the Parkway Court, the things to hit anyone's eyes are Maria's sparkling engagement ring lto go with that blond hair of hersl, her com- pletely happy expression and her ready friend- liness. A steady diet of pickles and of coffee--and Al--keeps a smile on her photogenic face. Maria kept herself busy during the year by being one of the Brevoort Savings Bank's Friday night financiers, and repeating, They're mostly facial, in all con- versations. Work as an interpreter and simply be- ing Mrs. S. are in the offing. 55 Joseph George Qoroueb B.A. Philosophy-Psychology St. John's Preparatory Sigma Rho: Secretary l954-55g Debate Clubg Speech Club. With an outgoing personality which becomes an essential part to his speech delivery, Joe uses his exceptional speaking voice to its fullest effective- ness. The N. F. Speech Tourney judges recognized his talent by awarding him third place in the ex- temp. contest. The St. Thomas More scholarship will aid this grad in Law School: his dark good looks and intelligence will take it from there. Anne Marie Gorman B.A. English St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Delta Kappa Delta: Recording Secretary 1954-55g Cath- olic Actiong The Gaels: History Seminar. Anne came to UC as a night school student who worked days in the office, then became a day student who worked nights. Those who know her well will remember her writing letters to Jimmy, while others may only recall her reminders about late tuition payments. This little girl has some very big plans for life as an Air Force wife who'll raise little jet pilots for Jim-deep in the heart of Texas. 156 - Gerald T. Greqoru B.A. cum laude History N.S.A.g Le Cercle Francaisg Stagersg Epitomeg St. .lohn's News. lntellectually lbut not economically? an aristocrat, Gerry employs a formalistic style in his speech and language, along with a tendency to break into a foreign dialect. He is an instigator of controversial discussions on possible means . . . to change unacceptable characteristics of world society. His interest in military science and strategy is evidenced by his long, silent, nerve-wracking chess games in the lounge. Gerry makes frequent stabs at maintaining a cheerful outward disposition by use of puns, but his success-score on this point indicates his rather pessimistic internal state. His ultimate hope to make some positive contribution to people and the world received a big boost in Gerry's recent award of a St. Thomas More scholarship to SJU's Law School. Emilia A. ouaciaqno B.A. Spanish Bay Ridge High School Delta Epsilon Beta,' Le Cercle Francaisg Los Hispanos. Emilia, a very unusual person who has a talent for mixing male with female lin Spanish Labi, is very adept at the art of Hsesquipedalian verbiage. Continually talking, she covers a heart of gold with an uncompromising pessi- misim. She won the reputation of being a leader with her football finesse when applied to the rhumba. An ex- pert needler and joker, she claims an aversion to monkeys and aces. As an interpreter for an export firm, Emilia will buy a complete wardrobe with her first check, and save for a long vacation after that. The celebration's for St. Patrick's Day had just about worn themselves out when Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season Came in from somewhere and staged a sneak attack on us. With our halos gleaming, we outdid ourselves by going to at least two or three classes in a row. But as is the usual case, our human failings came to the fore: those rubber hose lab tactics of Jim Horne and Jack Breslin exemplify the point! ln preparation for the Easter vacation, Dick Mayer man- aged to collide with Joe Antonucci at an Indian intramural soft- ball game. Joe got by with only nervous twitches and a slight Concussiong Dick had to make sure he'd be bed-ridden for the vacation Cplus some morei by fracturing his jaw. With a mouth full of wires, he survived by keeping on a strict diet of liquids lbeer and suchl, and the rest of us were happy too: he was fOrced into two months of silence! H Slightly, ever so slightly, refreshed from the holiday, we Came home to UC to put our minds back to the last quar- ter's class and activity program. Jim Hall represented our class On the prize-winning debate team. Arlien Brumit joined Jack Ullery and John McFadden in the presentation of Hotel Uni- Vfirsef' Our talented speakers then went on to produce UC's first sweep of the NF Speech Tourney. 57 Arthur Louis Qutmcinn B.A. English-Speech Power Memorial High School Indian Societyg Debate: Radio Workshop, Stagersg St. .lohn's News. Although a constant participant in speech and Stager ac- tivities, Artie's most memorable role was the one in the Long Christmas Dinner in which he somehow managed to get loaded on the wine. With Barbara Becker, his satchel and miserable cuff-links, he is usually in search of those rare occasions. The voice that terrified all as the off-stage-booming, devil of Kingdom, will go into public relations-and he'll have good practice after that long walk back down the aisle in August! 1953 James Joseph Holi, Jr. B,A, Speech-English St. John's Preparatory N.F.C.C.S: Co-Chairman Forensic Commission, Chorus, Debate Club: Secretary 1952, Vice President 1953, Presi- dent 1954, Radio Workshop, Speech Club: Secretary 1952, President 1954, Stagers, St. John's News. Jim debated his way through three and a half years of day division and rested in evening school the last six months. But no grass grew under his feet this last term either. He ran the National N.F. Speech Tourney and didn't even have to rig the ballots for UC's clean sweep. The proud possessor of innumerable debate, speech and dec contest prizes, he personifies the efficient worker. With the two pipes he carries ibut never smokesl, an unbeatable appetite, a well-tended streak of serious- ness and an extraordinary wealth of talent, Jim's voice will next be heard over radio and TV. Rosemciru Jocih HCIQCIH B.A. I English Sewanhaka High School Squaw Society: President 1954-55, Chorus, The Gaels, St. John's News. Rosemary specializes in week-end trips to South Bend and wielding the gavel at Squaw meetings. Blonde, collegiate, breathless and cashmere-attired, she has a calm assurance and slightly aloof attitude towards life. Rosemary enjoys jazz at Jimmy Ryan's as well as art at the Metropolitan Museum. Ac- companied by fellows in horn-rimmed glasses, she will be in the lounge, Cozy Spot or at any party. This never-hurry, never-worry English major will teach. Undoubtedly her students will more than once hear, No cross discussion or, Perhaps, but let's look at it this way. Joseph Thomas Hoinleu B.S. Chemistry Richmond Hill High School Sigma Rho, Chemistry Seminar, American Chemical So- ciety, Chorus, Intramurals, Epitome. Joe is the only Sigma Rho brother who owed the Whip money and lived to tell of it. He collects out-dated, poly- syllabic textbooks: I was in this second-hand bookstore and got the greatest book for twelve cents. Joe's Qual Organic work proved he has the makings of an excep- tionally fine house detective. -A permanent fixture in the Chem Lab, he feels a certain subject should be renamed the Konde Obstacle Course. Having successfully passed the handicaps, he is now well on the way to graduate school. 1953 The Indians put May on our social calendar with their dinner on the ninth. President Ken Forziati's crew officially inducted the new Indians with this affair at Jerry's. lf for nothing else, this dinner was notorious for its two bands lthey played at the same time, but forgot to get together on the same musicl and for -3Cquainting those who attended with the worst hole in that beautiful state called New Jersey. Then, just to be nasty to Burlingtonites, the chorus went back to Vermont on May l5th. This proved to be one of the real high points of the month. Besides The usual good times involved with the long and some- times treacherous bus ride, the concert and the parties, Father Pando took us this year for a visit to the Wad- dington Farm. Though we were sure that Father meant The visit for some very fine purposes, nevertheless the most lasting memory we had was of soft rocks and their very earthy consequences! The really creative spark in the class found its first outlet when Bob O'Shea initiated the musical into UC life. Crew Cuts and Ponytails, Bob's brainchild, was a musical revue to top all musical revues. From our own ranks, Elma Caccavo, Joe Barry, Anne Keeshan and Mike Pierce helped to make this type of entertain- ment another on the list of successful endeavors at University College. William P. l-lcirkins, Jr. B.A. St. Michael's High School This red-head from night school managed to reach Commencement Day without any notoriety, only to hit the Johnsonian headlines when he suffered a fractured fibulla necessitating an extended post- graduate vacation. Bill's quiet unassuming manner and conscientious efforts to remain a man of mys- tery marks him as unique among Brooklynites in general and UCers in particular. 59 Patrick Joseph I-tcmncin B.A. Philosophy Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School The Indian Society: Debate Clubg The Gaelsg International Relations Clubj Intramurals. Pat is a candid Irishman who claims a hatred for lrish songs and dances and proves it by assuming his own German accent. Learning to lindy, going into satirical jags on a certain liberal TV commentator, playing basket- ball, learning to lindy, at all times remaining completely unexcited, garnering the reputation of being the phi- losopher in his group and learning to lindy constituted some of this lndian's major activities at UC. Pat carries the wearing of navy blue to unequalled extreme-he's even joined the Naval Reserve so he will be assured of wearing his favorite color these next four years! Philosophy-Psychology L07 1953 From being the source of entertainment, the Indian quartet, the characters like Elaine Crimmons and Toni Gionta in the chorus line and the rest of the cast of Crew Cuts and Ponytails sat back and were amused and entertained at the Prom. St. George's Roof never was the same after the stomping lsome called it dancingi we gave it on June lOth. At the annual Pub- lications Dinner, Bob O'Shea was again honored, this time by being named editor of the literary magazine, Epitome. As usual though, we had had our day in activities, and the time had come for the faculty's turn at bat. They squelched us with their pet finals: Professor Ro- busto presented those of us in Physics with a test that could have lasted two days running, and proceeded to announce that we were to have only three hours to complete itg Professor Fee charmed us with an English Lit test solely from footnotesg Professor Scully wanted such peaceful people as we were to talk ethics about the atom bombg Professor Konde insisted on throwing three-dimensional crystals and radioactive elements at his two dimensional, unreactive Chem majors, and Dr. Cassidy made us do flips when he com- piled his typical problems in Calculus. The school year thus ended. A good thing too. lt was either that or us! Matthew E. Hermes B.S., magna cum laude Chemistry St. .lohn's Preparatory Sigma Rho: President 1954-555 Class Student Council Delegate 1952-535 N.F.C.C.S.: Junior Delegate i952-53-54, Regional Treasurer 1954- 55g Chemistry Seminary Chorusg Concert Choirg Intramurals: Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Prexy of Sigma Rho and star of the frat's sport roster, Matt is a determined persong destined for success. At the most irrelevant times his Save your confederate money, the South will rise again! rang through classrooms and the NF meetings where Matt presided as treasurer. With the rest of the lab rats, he played his way through a Chem major-but unlike the rest, he had an amaz- ing propensity for sleeping in Class, then waking up with an A in hand. Possessing an exceptional mind, a wealth of know-how and the natural abilities of a leader, Matt personifies the qualities necessary for a future great, He will do the washing, Dick will cook-and the University of Maryland will be the recipient of the best duo UC's Chem department ever produced. Margaret l-todgkiss B.A. Philosophy Our Lady of Wisdom Academy Phi Eta Chig Le Cercle Francais. Peggy, who's . . . so happy she changed from a science major! , went to the other extreme and directed her at- tention to things philosophic. She manages to fall back to the concrete however, when it' comes to shopping -there's nothing theoretical about her safaris which en- compass the whole of New York City in one fell swoop. Though the Long Island claimed there was nothing per- sonal involved, its cooperation was never there when Peggy's 9 o'clock class beckoned. With all, she still maintained her serene, contemplative attitude. Philosophy will be her means of personal enrichmentf' and library work will provide the necessary financial end until that eventual marriage. ' 60 James F. Horne B-S, Chemistry Bayside High School Indian Society: Vice President 1954-55, Board of Gov- ernors 1954-551 Chemistry Seminary American Chemical Society, Intramurals. Once a week, in his clean T-shirt, The Whip will rise from his decked out position in the lounge to announce Don't cross me tout, 'cause l'm bad through and through! The U.S.M.C. in general, Ted Williams, and another personage who prompted Jim's Wish I had his nerve! are repeated subjects in his conversations. The Indians' star quarterback who . . . could pass like Graham -if I got the protection he gets! was also honored as coach of the Honest Five. Beneath those inimitable expressions and casual airs, a more mature, sensible and better friend could never be possible. ln answer to his oft-used query, we'd say his percentage is league- leading, sure to rank as most valuable---in the Marines, Chem research, in life. Muriel A. l-tqloincl B.A. Bishop McDonald Memorial High School Catholic Action. A History major who must be the delight of that department, this night school representative claims that nothing less than all her courses in her chosen field were completely invigorating and satisfying. However, they will serve merely as background in her occupation as a secretary, for Muriel feels that only her Economics and English courses will have any tangible effect in her work. Even with time out for baseball, the theatre and activity in Catholic Action, Muriel still manages to spend most of her day at home-- where the heart is. 61 Edward F. X. Hughes B.A. English Power Memorial High School Johnsonian Society: Student Council Delegate 1954-555 Student Council: Co-Chairman Athletic Committee 1954- 55, N.S.A.,' Altar Society,' Chorus: Concert Choir: The Gaels, Intramurals, Stagersg St. John's News. Ed arrived at UC after short stays in Manhattan's Schools of Business and Physical Education, Commerce and the Navy. He was swept to stardom as Racetrack Joe in Book, Crook and ScandaI , and has been active in Stager work ever since-- with time out for the softball intra- murals and a Best Pitcher trophy. His free moments are devoted to sketching, cooking, and picking out eye- catching cuff-links and plaid ties. Ed follows his own ex- hortation to Laugh it up! l Rora Felicia lacobacci B.A., summa cum laude Mathematics Bay Ridge High School Phi Eta Chi Catholic Actiong Los Hispanos: Secretary- Treasurer 1953-54, lntramuralsj Mathematics Seminary St. John's News. A curvebreaker supreme, Rora copped academic awards for just about everything here at UC. Her mathematical logic never fails Ceven during philosophical argumentsl, but she has still to find the right equation for making the day's 24 hours equal her needed 48. Any kind of theory, supplementary reading, a Calculus book and her complications all are resolved after a few hours with her in the library. With a dry sense of humor, an atti- tude ranging from the cynical to the idealistic side, per- severance, and a humility unequalled in one so accom- plished, Rora wants to . . . make her contribution . . . -and she can't but do just that as a high school teacher. Joqce Marianne lovino B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Franklin K. Lane High School Delta Epsilon Beta,' Fencing Clubg Gens Romana. Constantly confronted by the question Are you related to Professor lovino? , Joy never did go in for that Prof's Biology, but instead majored in Philosophy and Psychol- ogy. With a phobia for subways, she went on to hold the record for the individual who negotiated the most drivers' permits. President of an ogranization known by the. initials l.S.C.-l.F.S., this possessor of the long black tresses is responsible, in a large part, for the neighborly relations between Canada and the U.S. A sensitive, methodical and cheerful person, she always came through at her famous Thursday night hen parties and even at the basketball games and rifle meets she frequently attended. After the completion of the sweater she started knitting back in September, Joy will teach and go on for her M.A. Marion Doris Jaworskq B.S. Biology St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Phi Eta Chip Biology Seminarj Catholic Actiong Chemistry Seminar, Chorus. A pair of blue sneakers, the most dazzling diamond of all, the mink stole, and Have you got the German translation? are undeniably Marion's. She is known for her frequent talking jags in the cafe- teria and for being the cigarette grubber extra- ordinaire who is always giving them up-as she lights that last one. Her B.S. in Biology, and a propensity for a subject called Comparative Anato- my will serve Marion in some way or other lthat's what the Bio Department claimsll as the future Mrs. Nick Mendak. 62 499' jfl 1953 Actually, our junior year had a head start. Back in August, we had a pre-school reunion at some shindig at which John Quinn and Jo Boscio chose each other for partners-and got stuck for life! Jayne Dorr, Pat Muldoon, Joe Barry and Ross Cirrincione joined 'the game and proved to be accessories before the fact. We didn't let their fiasco bother us, but proceeded to sing our very loudest, dance till we were beat and drink until we were numb-and the Granada was out a year's supply of liquor. We came back to UC as real upperclassmen and registered for our third year. Hal Mahony, elected the previous May as our class president, also took the chore as student council prexy. Tom Moringiello did the same double act as vice president. Jayne Dorr and Bill Fen- wick rounded out our class politico roster, and we were set for a big year. By October, a new sorority found its place in the UC way of life. Lambda Chi, or Living Charity, was born into the family, and Pat Donohue, the first president, made its ideal a working premise. James John Kellq B.A. English St. Mary's High School Sigma Rho. Probably the one and only person in the graduating class who always had money, Jim specialized in Spanish ex- pressions. An English major and Shakespeare fan, he will use his background to enjoy literature while running his own gas station. We found this pleasant, well-dressed Sigma Rho man most often laughing with his fraternity brothers who claim that Jim was always good for a bon mot. Donald Peter Johnston B.A. Psychology St. John's Preparatory Skull and Bones Societyg Chorus. Tall of body and short of words, Don is marked as another of the ever increasing ranks of Nortonites. While being conservative in dress and neat in ap- pearance, this demophobe's aversion to crowds is demonstrated by his stay-at home-and-read prefer- ences and his choice of one perennial companion, Walt. Though he plans to practice with his major, he'll first find his way to grad school for the next few years. Eleoinor Marie Kenneclq B,A, Spanish Catherine McCauley High School Phi Eta Chi: Vice President 1954-555 Catholic Action: Le Cercle Francaisg Chorus: Los Hispanos: Secretary 1953- 54, President 1954-55, Nobodyj 1954 INDIAN. An Irishman who is motivated by a love for anything Span- ish, Eleanor was the guiding hand and spark of the Span- ish Club during the last three years. Saying l've got something to tell you . . , it was hysterical! at least once every day, eating at the Shack on Wednesdays, and teach- ing half of UC how to play castenets, this enthusiastic and conscientious student nurses a love for humility and a definite aversion 'for intolerance. With her Cervantes medal in one hand, a book of Spanislll poetry in the other, and a gleam in her eyes, Eleanor finally will get her chance to appreciate Spain in person as she goes to study Spanish Lit at the University of Madrid. Philip J. Kenter B.A. Social Studies Norwalk High School Los Hispanos. A transplanted Norwalker lConn.J, Phil studied electrical engineering at Polytech for two years before coming to UC. His plans include Law School and eventually becom- ing an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Un- like many of his contemporaries, he believes military life is the greatest male institution and is now a member of the Air Force Reserve at Mitchell Field. He loathed the hour-long train ride from Hempstead where he put in the many tedious day as the only non-union man in the Miles Shoe Store. His many hobbies include model airplane building lcan't get enough of the militaryll, playing the trumpet, listening to Liberace play classical and popular music, and ice-skating. Phil's Greetings will long linger on in the UC halls Maru Therese Kerrigcin BA- Mathematics Villa Maria Academy Phi Eta Chi, Treasurer 1954-55g Los Hispanos: Mathematics Seminarg Vice President 1954-55. This Shylock owns the hand that held the purse- strings for Phi Eta Chi. Mary is a mainstay in Bloomingdale's Junior Miss Department and an authority on popular shows. Called Kerry by a certain prof, she is the calm center of every storm and a patient listener. A sincere and understand- ing friend, she will be able to indulge her passion for cooking to the full after her August wedding. 64 vw? Y 1953 J The Man Who Came to Dinner arrived at UC with a big flurry. The class as a group here found its first big claim to fame, With Dick Glabere effecting the best lighting job around collegiate circles, Bill Fenwick awing us with an ingenious and beautiful set and Pete Donovan entering the acting side with Jack Ullery and John McFadden, the juniors couldn't but be pleased with the diversified talents present in the class. On the reputation of this performance, these actors and this same stage effects crew became the core of Stager pro- ductions until June of 1955. Thanksgiving didn't go by before the ,Indians pre- sented us with their annual dance. The pre-dance decorating crew was not without mishap. Besides a wrangle with the building's administration about putting up one of the murals from the previous year, Sugar Chu, trying to find chairs, picked a beautiful time to be in the bins underneath the stage: just when a certain Mr. N. decided to visit the l2th floor. The consequence was that she was very abruptly locked in the stage storage closets land hasn't been the same sincei. Robert Kilcirjicm B.A. English Brooklyn Technical High School A commissioned Lt. ljg.i in World War ll who saw service in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific theatres, Bob has a great love for the sea and boats. lt's no wonder that veteran Bob's favorite course was Anciet History-that's where he met his wife Nina! A representative from the rug business,- Don't buy it, I can get it for you whole- sale! -he will remain in that field after graduation: Any customers? With his wife and two boys, Bob hopes some day to own a boat and take a long, well- deserved pleasure cruise. Dionne Marion Kormanik B.S. Biology Bay Ridge High School Phi Eta Chi, Biology Seminar, Chemistry Seminar, Chorus. After loafing for a while on a well-earned post- graduate vacation, Diane will start her crystal-ball gazing to determine just where she should channel those ambitious plans for a future in medical re- search. KittyKat Kormanik has managed, in spite of a busy schedule, to do more than her share in keeping school clubs and activities rolling. Baking and swimming epitomize Diane's abilities, making her seem like a combination of Ann Pillsbury and Florence Chadwick. The proud possessor of the world's most volcanic giggle, Diane has spent many a late hour at the National City Bank, but this doesn't seem to have changed her plans for a job in biology. 65 9 W 1953 James Francis Krieger B.S., summa cum laude Chemistry St. Joseph's High School A cum laude graduate from the College of Phar- macy, Jim promptly came to UC to perform in one year, the feat of graduating summa cum laude in Chemistry. With his blue-gray suit, thick-lensed glasses and quiet, agreeable friendliness, he became one of those rare, likeable A students. Writing, taking long walks and someday running a lab of his own are Jim's objectives-and judging from past performances, he'lI be successful too! Two melodramas, The Beauty and the Jacobm and The Long Christmas Dinner, and a comedy, The Boor, made up a set of three one-act plays set for the beginning of December. Unfortunately, the audience forgot to read the program, and we turned up with a very dramatic comedy and two hysterical dramas. ln The Long Christmas Dinner, people were born on stage right, died on stage left, and Art Gutmann got drunk on stage center. Not to be outdone, Eileen Schmitt brought down the house by bursting into flames as she backed into the candelabra in the first gcenepf Beauty. Nothing at all happened in The oor. The month was not completely lost however. A usual invigorating, delightful concert fplus the post- concert parties? put us in the true spirit of the season. We were a bit at a loss when Doris, our accompanist, took this time to absent herself, but we managed to survive and she managed to have her baby. Jackie Wagner, who found fame with her chorus talent, also achieved the feat of being a contestant in the Miss UC competition of the Skull and Bones' Winter Informal. Natalie Kwasneski B.S., cum laude Chemistry St. Angela's Hall Academy Biology Seminary Chemistry Seminar: Secretary 1954, Vice President 1954-55, Science Students Review i953-54-555 American Chemical Society: Chorus, GirI's Basketballp Intramurals: Stagersg i353 INDIAN, THE JOHNSONIAN l955p Senior E itor. Who can put her foot in her mouth, immediately shove the other one in too, be a very funny char- acter and mix that with a deep-down serious atti- tude towards life? That's Nat: that sportily dressed, tall and lanky one, who can be found telling every- one how much she loves them, or more probably saying, I'm sorry. Her personality is marked by a real talent for dancing, sports, clowning to make everyone laugh and, topping it off, a vigor for Chem and Bio. The tedious hours she spent fit- ting in layouts and typing up everything and any- thing for The Johnsonian evidenced her talent for just helping out in that gratifying, necessary and inimitable way. Nat's very easily lovable self and her unusual intellectual ability will make her UC's best bet in the medical profession. 'Vi Patricia Anne Lane B.A., magna cum laude English The Mary Louis Academy Phi Etta Chi: President I954-555 Catholic Actiong Le Cercle Francais, Los Hispanosg Intramurals, THE JOHN- SONIAN 1955. A New Yorker who has seen every tourist sight in the city, Pat still prefers country living--in spite of miserable train schedules. Herexceptional enthusiasm for UC and Phi Eta Chi has convinced many to come here, and has brought this sorority president to state that it is The greatest club with the most wonderful girls. Pat plans to teach high school English and work for her M.A. in American Lit, but her sights are set on a position in the Board of Ed which will permit her to bring about some policy revamping. Later on, her life will be simply com- plete, if she gets a chance to settle down a little in a cottage on the shores of Lake Winnepesauke to write a few quality short stories. Margaret Labclon A B.S. Chemistry St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Class Secretary-Treasurer 195 l-52',' Squaw Societyg Biology Seminar: Chemistry Seminary American Chemical Society: Girls' Basketballj Intramurals. The perpetual week-end party hostess of Keans- burg, New Jersey, Marge's other days are occupied by making explosive compounds in the Chem labs, clowning on the basketball court and running to catch the 5:20. She amazes us by her tremendous store of energy-even after carrying those large tote bags all day long. Marge has a soft spot for surprises, her Squaw sisters, and walking bare- footed to Sheen's. A yen for cutting her blond, curly hair shorter and shorter-and shorter, and worrying over the trains she missed by five hours, are Marge's specialties. Alice Maru Lang B. A. cum laude E 'QliSl1 Cathedral High School An erstwhile N. Y. Telephone Co. representative, Alice sets as her goal, nothing less than writing like Thomas Wolfe. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail, nor dark of night prevents her from wearing that leopard coat while rushing in and out of A8-S shopping. The uncanny combination of Dostoevski and travel folders makes up this English major's favorite readings. Alice exhibits an unusual loyalty for her friends along with a personality best described as sensitive, A bit of travel, a bit more of schooling and a bit of writing are musts on Alice's immediate agenda. Sandra E. Lee B.S. The Mary Louis Academy Delta Kappa Delta: Treasurer l953-54-55, N.F.C.C.S.g Chemistry Seminarg American Chemical Society, Chorus, Girl's Basketball: Manager l953-54- 55, Captain l954-55g Intramurals, Stagers, St. John's News, THE JOHN- SONIAN 1955. A totally unpredictable blond who can never quite manage to be at the right place at the right time: Sandy. Be- tween sending messages to the Wall Street Journal that she won't be in, managing and playing on the girls' basketball team, bowling, swimming, Stagers, chorus, mixing up the DKD treasury, endless diets, and what have you, she squeezed in a Chem major and Ed. minor. Sandy's generous smile and uncanny ability to score with just about everyone will prove her greatest assets as a St. Joseph's Commercial teacher. Lorraine Lankes B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Preston High School Delta Kappa Delta, Chorus, lntramuralsg Stagers. Because Lorraine never does seem to get a joke the first time around, she has decided to use her philosophy major to think - though she never qualified her statement. During her years at UC she belonged to the saddle-shoed, sweater and skirt attired clique--and looked good too. Her long term calendar, continuous fanciful manner of speech and her I have a headache from think- ing too much, won for Lorraine the reputation of being Not ignorant, just innocent! She will teach -and sleep. James Michael Lee B.A. Philosophy-Social Studies Venard Preparatory High School Seven cameras in hand, gentleman hitch-hiker Jim is a European, U.S. and Mexican photographer-traveler. A very frank person who detests sophistication and artifici- ality lespecially in young ladiesl, he is usually found es- corting the ladies of his choice around town and giving out with his sharp comments and wise-cracks. Though his Philosophy major will be employed to help him become a creature of reason, rather than emotion, he will unwill- ingly resign himself to an immediate tour in the service, after which a career in teachnig, politics or advertising will be his goal. Somewhere along the line, marriage to the right girl -the one who can uncover the big heart he tries so hard to hide-is in store. Laurence Liquori . B.S. Biology Erasmus Hall High School Indian Society: Board of Governors 7953-54,' Biology Seminary Chorusg Concert Choirg Stagers. Once you've met Larry, to use his own words, You've had it! You've met the friendliest, kindest, most de- lightful person around these parts. With chest expanded lto hide his stomach, we hear tellll he walks, sits or stands while singing with the two Johns of Collegian fame. An individual who specializes in sincere thoughtfulness and in radiating happiness in the manner which he alone can do, Larry's singular singing talents were heard by UC'ers both on records and at Chorus concerts. Pro- fessional activity with the ColIegians will be a sideline while he goes out for his M.S. in Biology at L.l.U. U 1954 Maureen Lunch B.A. English-History St. AngeIa's Hall Academy Phi Eta Chi, Fencing Club, Le Cercle Francaisg Nobodyg St. John's News: Circulation Manager. As if sitting in the dangerous row in Ontology weren't enough, Maureen called attention to herself besides, by insisting on wearing loud plaids and berets. Getting The News to the public was her job, and with the use of her special saleslady personality, circulation zoomed. We'll never forgive Maureen for driving us all crazy with her fanatic Charleston and tango innovations and her con- tinual jibberish on that trip to Europe! Her endless supply of jokes and vivacious Candlesticks! will enliven the elementary grades next year. .By force of habit, we returnedfrom the Christmas siesta without doing our term papers, without putting in the extra study we had planned, in fact without accomplishing too much in the way of work-and settled down to the task of finals crammingf' Though it was too late to be effective for this term, a major achievement for the enslaved student body came with the Student- Faculty Committee's ruling on exams. With our boy Hal Mahony at the reins, the Student Council had convinced the faculty to rule out all surprise quizzes. ln turn, anyone who missed an exam, was to be duly penalized. ln this way, each side of the dais had its say, and a large size accomplishment was tacked on the list of Student Council works done. Individual achievement Cfor good or badl found its time during finals week. After exams, we got up far enough to register for the spring term, and straggled off for our big four day inter- fefm FECSSS. l Jocin Patricia McCabe B.A. Speech l St. Joseph's Commercial High School A weakness for hockey players, policemen and one sailor lwho played footballi, future high school speech'coach Joan has a personality as changeable as the four seasons. She swore by her knit suits, high heels and earrings, and her l'd give my right arm . . . A speech major and enthusiast for all kinds of dramatic activities, she also blended in an amazing interest for the Rangers and Madison Square Garden. Truly a Good Neighbor, Joan . . . can't wait to get back to Canada. Joom lVlcCcirthL4 B.A. English The Mary Louis Academy Delta Kappa Deltag Chorus. Always running back to work to get in just a few more hours, Joan still managed to take every Rowley course given-she even followed him into night school. She finds clothes interesting -perhaps that's the secret to the McCarthy well groomed look. During those 4 o'clock- DKD coffee sessions, Joan succeeded in getting many a a good one off-quietly! For sport, driving, ice skating, swimming and shopping tours at A815 suit her fancy. Ele- mentary school teaching is on the agenda. 70 i I ith 1954 Marian year activities were the focal point of this month. Hillcrest, that evergreen competitor of our own Schermerhohrn St. campus, celebrated its ground- breaking, and St. John's University of Brooklyn became St. John's University of New York with the birth of the Long Island division. The Marian poster and essay contests became a uni- versity reality, and Frank Volpitta from our class took home second prize for his poster for Mary. Again, in celebration of the Marian year, the lndians scheduled a bus ride.to Philadelphia. In contrast to the previous years, one lone bus went to the Quaker city, and the lndians went to the poor house. Margaret McChesneu B.A. English St. Angela's Hall Academy A transfer student from St. Joseph's College, Peggy im- mediately became a St. John's fan and placed Professor Ditzel and Ontology high on her list of favorites. Her basic black and new charcoal gray business suits are in vogue both at her daytime occupation as secretary and at her night school classes. Knitting, playing cards: What about a game? and S.J.C. companions accompany her to her Breezy Point home away from home. When it comes to political discussions Peggy will be remembered for her Sorry, l can't possibly answer that. Barbara McDonald B-5- Chemistry St. Agnes Academy Phi Eta Chi: Le Cercle Francais, Chemistry Sem- marg American Chemical Society, Chorusg Epitome. Miss Mole of 1954 is known for the raincoat she wears in all kinds of weather, her unusual earrings, and her special cigarette holder for soror- ity affairs. Barbara is an authority on Dylan Thomas, an amateur painter, and an indispens- able at Young Republican Recruits' cocktail par- ties. 'While minoring in party-going, she main- tains that Chemistry is her outstanding and par- ticular interest. How else could she attain her life's ambition of writing a Ph.D thesis on the syn- thesis of mink? Eileen Agnes McEnenL4 B.A. Mathematics Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Phi Eta Chi, Mathematics Seminar. A firm believer that the place for a car is the nearest side- walk, Eileen, because of legal red tape, found travel on the Long Island a necessity. Since her Math major was the reason for much worry and an unending study-sched- ule, she has given up the numbers racket and will turn to the more satisfying task of suburban school teaching. College memories include a four year part-time job at Mays Co. and unforgettable get away from it all vaca- tions with the girls at Shepard's farm. l I l l 71 Q John Francis McFadden . B.A. Speech Saint John's Preparatory Debate Club, Radio Workshop, Speech Clubg Stagersg THE JOHNSONIAN 1955. Just about the best all around speaker UC has ever had, John managed to get at least a part land usually a leadl in each of the last three years' productions. A three stitch scar is the memento he carries from the Cyrano sword scene which brought him and the house down. John's top-drawer comedy timing and talent for excellent mimic provide the source for instant entertainment in any gathering. All those winning decs, Hearst speeches and play rehearsals never pushed him from a high spot on the dean's list. When he sets up housekeeping with Anne there will be an extra room-and not just for all the little McFaddens-for those many, many trophies. March l954 soon came to be synonymous with Kingdom of the Blind. Director Frank Ford's own play almost solely engulfed the life of UC. The work before the actual performance seemed tremendous and with Father Pando's well-placed throw-aways reminding us that the opening date was fast approaching, a franti- cally busy schedule loomed before backstagers and actors alike. The Wednesday night before the Thurs- day performance saw Dick Mayer and Art Bluemke join Bill Fenwick in an all-night set production. Eight a. m. Thursday found them unshaven, buggy-eyed and hun- gry when the morning shift arrived with hard boiled eggs, buns and black coffee-enough to tide them over and energize them for another day of last-minute paint- ing. Backstage costuming and make up, with Bobbie Cue, Geri Menge, Barbara Becker and Dee Moran was equally hectic. But when the curtain went up, the work done was rewarded by a sterling play. Joanne Reilly, Pete Donovan, John McFadden and the rest of the cast superbly entertained us for three tense hours. King- dom had found its place at the top of UC Stager's greats, Peter Albert McGuirk B. A. Philosophy Montfort Preparatory Seminary Without specifying the liquid, Pete answers the question of his favorite pastime with a simple Drinking. However, those numerous cups of coffee he devoured before night classes strongly pointed a knowing finger towards this devil-may- care personality. When not otherwise occupied, Pete is a cheerful, easy-going, and neat stock bookkeeper in a textile firm. Not satisfied with one degree, he will next go after another which will place a B.S., Biologyf' after the name Peter McGuirk, B.A., Philosophy. C 1954 Patricia Ann McKenna B.A. English Fort Hamilton High School Delta Kappa Deltag Catholic Actiong Chorusg The Gaelsg Nobody. Traveling on the subway to school, to work and back to school again Pat developed a singularly powerful past-time in crossword puzzles and good books. The originator of the Prince Valiant hairdo in UC, she was also famous for her Can you lend me some money until Wednes- day? Pat enjoys Shakespeare, the movies and walking in the rain and snow, but has a fiendish dislike for people who are late. This English major wisely plans to just . . . go to work next year. i l l l l 1 l Katherine Mclherneq B.A. English St. Barnabas High School Le Cercle Francais: Epitome. Marubeth McManus B.A. Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School With her meaningful Good morning, Cherubs, Marybeth starts her day in St. Anthony's Kinder- garten class. Teaching, chatting with the mothers and then, back to UC for evening classes fill out her daily schedule. But just in case she has two whole minutes off, Marybeth squeezes in her hobbies of photography, piano playing or writing plays for the kindergarten set. An absolute bug on correct pronunciation of words, she believes in taking things as they come. Her plan to raise a large family guarantees steady enrollment in the nursery school which she will run. Kay arrived at UC to fill the shoes of sister Margaret and came through with banners flying. She is easily one of the best-groomed of our senior belles and managed this no small feat without access to the proverbial debutante clothes closet. Katherine is the paradox of a sweet, little girl with a mature and intelligent outlook on life. Senior year was capped with a rest from classes, office chores on the llth floor and that long-awaited, well-earned va- cation to Europe. Ann Marie McShone B.A. English-Social Studies Fontbonne Hall Phi Eta Chi. Busy day, busy dayg no time to make dessert- that advertiser had people like Ann in mind. Still, between those jam-packed weekends, teaching at P.S. l40, tutoring on the side, Ann ruled out worrying as part of her schedule, Perhaps all this rushing from place to place explains her carefree nature and her inability to listen to what people are saying to her. But this doesn't explain where the time for those endless phone calls come from -or the time to sit and admire that cherished frat pin. At any rate she had some secret formula for getting all that work done! , 1954 74 Harold A. Mcihonq B.A. History Bishop Loughlin Memorial School Johnsonian Society: Vice President 1953-54g Student Council: President 7953- 541 Student-Faculty Committee 7953-545 lntramuralsg Chorus: Small Choirg Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. A soft chuckle, a conservative air and an impeccable way of dress all spell out Hal. Stepping down from the posts he held during junior year as class and stu- dent council presidents, he began his tenure at Law School this year. With his mature outlook and clever mind, Hal takes on all comers-and always comes out on top. The weekly schedule of briefing, poring over Whitney on Con- tracts and trying to catch the 3:38 is relaxed when he sets out for the Garden at half time or with the Johnsonians to Jim and Gane's on Friday night. Just so no one can say the Class of '55 made a wrong choice for its mostly likely to succeed Hal, already a Who's Who in the college ranks, will no doubt go out and become the Who's Who of the legal world! To back up the achievements of the Stagers, our Small Choir put on an excellent exhibition of its vocal prowess at the Marian year convocation ceremony. Bishop Wright, present at the celebration, was so impressed that he issued an invitation to the chorus for the Assumption College benefit the following November. Kingdom cropped up in the headlines again for the NF fund-raising drive. This time, Arlien Brumit took the lead of our road company and triumph after triumph marked the trail. lt soon came time for the NF Speech Tourney and for the second year, UC made it a clean sweep. Our speakers were really speaking, and found it quite difficult to tone down for the Holy Week that immediately followed. For the first time fasting hit some of our class, but the majority of us had escaped and enjoyed our last fast-free Lent. Y , M., i l l l i . r l Theresa Maru Malone i B.A. Social Studies St. Agnes Academy Delta Kappa Delta: Fencing Club: Gens Romana: Los Hispanos: History Club. Terrible Terry has been so busy keeping her secret diary, sayinginovenas for everyone's problems and count- ing her calories, that she was forced to become an inactive member of something known as l.S.C.-l.F.S. She has the unusual habit of writing notes to herself and staying up all night because l'll never pass this one. When we contacted her at the nearest phone booth ltalking on the phone and compiling the lowest bowling average ever, consume most of her timel, we discovered that Terry's work for St. Ann's Sodality and CYO summer day camps are her preparation for a career in child Social Work. . .-.- Maru Virginia Martocci B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Preston High School Delta Kappa Delta: Catholic Action: The Gaels: Girls' Basketball: Nobody. A strong advocate of the loafers and socks-sweaters and skirts school of fashion, Mary is a real worry bug, especially over the fact that We'll just never have enough money! Besides serving as go-between for every- one with over-due books from the UC library, she spent much of her time with those famous Martocci breathing exercises. Warm-hearted and just simply'happy, Mary will join the wedding clique in August when Artie and she will tie that famous knot. - Eunice Anita Masters Speech St. Agnes Academy Delta Epsilon Beta: Chorus: Fencing Club. Buoyant, self-confident and completely mood-less, Eunice has a phenomenal facility for making friends. Besides a successful season of summer stock at Seacliff, she is also an aficionada of music -sweet and syncopated. She is a candid evaluator of other people and herself: l'll tell you, boy! While swimming at the St. George, bowling or in the cafeteria, she maintains an optimistic, deter- mined and pretty-as-a-picture attitude. That new engagement ring hints of a short, short future in the advertising world. Richard Eugene Mauer B.S., cum laude Chemistry Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Indian Societyg Chemistry Seminary American Chemical Society, Intramurals: Stagersg THE JOHNSONIAN 7955. Take a person who acts gruff to hide his under- standing and refreshingly pleasant natural manner. Now make him a fellow who would rather die than let you know how really intelligent he is. Then, add to that an untiring vigor for sports-with a broken jaw back in sophomore year as proof- and a talent for injecting the perfect conversation- startler at the most unexpected time. Again, let him be a student whose biggest problem was fitting in his Chem labs to the Indians' intramural sched- ule, yet came out top-ranking both scholastically and sportswise. Give him an easy-going, casual, prankish air, a talent for whispering screams during class and rubber hose tactics in the lab. Finally, complete his picture as a curve-breaker whom everyone loved and enjoyed. Now you have an original synthesis. Common name of product: Successful College Gradg derived name: Dick Mayer. Applications: In graduate school and in the futureg will furnish his associates with his 'exceptionally unassuming and genuine personality. Geraldine A. Menqe B.S. Biology Preston High School Delta Kappa Delta: Biology Seminarj Chorusg Nobodyg Stagers. For this DKDer, four years at UC represented a successful and phenomenal metarnorphosis from a demure Maryann to a true-blue Sophisticate. Gerry, of the envy-provoking strawberry blond hair, pastel cigarettes, basic black and jangling bracelets, possesses the most fabulous wardrobe of all: our best dressed female. Her holey lab coat, reports of her indispensable work as a Backstager, faithfulness to to Chorus for four years, all evidence to the fact that this Bio major is capable of much more than just looking chic. To the employer of future medical-secretary Geraldine, we will use her own phrase, 1'How can you go wrong? lt's a steal! Thomas Eugene Miller B.S. Biology Cliffside Park High School Indian Societyg Biology Seminary Chemistry Seminary In- tramurals. Tetra-Ethyl Tom, whose conversations run in a series of inimitable catch phrases, describes his idea of paradise as consisting of A loaf of bread, a beer truck, and Jane. CN.B., definitely not in that orderll An easy-going, All- American six-footer, he enjoys telling us we're Nice kids --but sick, and ornamenting all lab coats in sight with green-inked decorations. One of our outstanding mole- men, Tom is known for prolific notes and accompanying pictures-which do not necessarily illustrate the subject matter. After dental school in Maryland, his engaging smile and capacity for enjoyable and boundless repartee, foretell a most flourishing clintele for Tom Miller, D.D.S. Catherine Minoque B.A. Psychology St. Saviour High School Delta Kappa Deltag Assistant Treasurer 7953. Kitty and her delightfully different velvet-fog voice were UC's contribution to the cheering squad for St. Francis College. Pall Malls, Kennedy's, heated conversation in the lounge, basketball and worry that My hair is getting so long! all have a part in her life. Kitty is a redhead who looks well in both black and pink, and especially in that beautiful cashmere sweater from Anita. Besides more parties at Breezy Point, nothing else in par- ticular is on her future program. 1954 The month of May was an especially happy one, happy that is, for the state of Vermont, since we de- cided that no i954 Chorus trip would take place this year! We had many, many other things to occupy our- selves with however. lt was at this time that Josephine Quinn got that really round, healthy look and knew that her future school plans were rather uncertain, at the same time, she, for some unknown reason, acquired the nickname Mom. The rest of us, oblivious to such matters, turned our attention to the Publications Din- ner. As if we didn't know it, Ray Batt became editor of the News for the coming Senior year and Bill Fenwick took over the charming task of yearbook editor. Con- cerning the latter, little did UC know that due to BilI's unusual choice of staff, the yearbook would be put out just about two years later than ordinarily! Bob O'Shea decided to give the musical world another boost by writing and producing his Book, Crook and Scandal. This was a satire of waterfront politics starring Pete Donovan, Ed Hughes, Jackie Wag- ner, Joe Barry and the new trio of Larry Liguori, John Young and John LaGrua flater known as the Colle- giansi. We laughed and laughed and immensely en- joyed the Kitty Kats Cenacted by such greats as our own Diane Kormanik, Manya Bilyk, and Toni Giantal. This production brought May to a musically happy end. 77 Virginia Marion Mitchell B.S. Mathematics Our Lady of Wisdom Academy Mathematics Seminar. Perhaps the secret reason behind Ginny's perpetual pes- simist title is her unusual likings for the Calculus and Ethics, followed by a big question mark for future plans lwhat else?i Ginny turns her concentration from the gloomy side of life only when she can get away to the movies, or become excited over her reflex camera and hi- fi phonograph. This slim, neat Math major is blessed with an amazing hatred for fattening foods, but compen- sates by splurging on jewelry.and chiffon neckerchiefs. Clara and Marion will agree that Ginny is always willing to go along with the rest-if they do what she wants. B.S. Societyg Chorus. Peter Monteccilvo B.A. Spanish Franklin K. Lane High School During World War ll, as a member of the Radio Intelligence Company on Okinawa, Pete's main job was to intercept enemy messages. Right now, this language major has turned to the less haz- ardous activity of interpreting for a steamship company. A perennial student and Dean's Lister who works at studying and likes it, he claims that he enjoyed every course in his major field. Two of his UC likes were Dr. McDermott's teaching and Century Readings in English Lit. A cheerful disposition characterizes this proud husband and father, who loves to spend his time with his wife and two year old baby girl. Eileen Marie Nloloneu B.A. English-Social Studies Fontbonne Hall Academy Phi Eta Chi. The unusual distinction of spending all her free time in Senior Year trying to figure out how to fit in all her required Education courses qualifies Eileen as an expert juggler. A well-dressed student teacher who wowed her classes with her high-heel- and-suit attire, she is most frequently heard de- bating with Ann and Annette Shall we be on time? Eileen has an idiosyncrasy for tea bags and a capacity for mischief, rarely worrying and friendly sincerity. She promises a sweet smile and good sense of humor to the classes she will teach next year. Margaret Mones Biology-Chemistry Port Jefferson High School Delta Epsilon Betag Biology Seminar: Secretary 7954-55g Chemistry Seminar: Secretary 1954-55, Science Students Review,' American Chemical A country girl whose invasion into the city resulted in a happy and fruitful relationship all around, Marge set up her headquarters for four years' operation at the Y. With pre-med studies, DEB, secretarial work for both Bio and Chem Seminars and various other activities, she still found time for dressmaking and baking those delicious apple pies. Bess, Diane, Elma and all of us agree that Marge represents the epitome of quiet activity and humble success. After Philadelphia Med School, a well-deserved M.D. shingle will be hers. Hernoin Morales, . B.S. Biology All Hallows High School Indian Society: Secretary 1953-54, President 1954-555 Stagersg Los Hispanosp Biology Seminar: Vice President 1954-55g lntramuralsg Chorus: Concert Choir. Herman of the impeccable manners and continental air, has the rare gift of being immediately well- liked by everyone, merely because he likes people. A habit of writing notes in Spanish, egging his Indians on to start a revolution in Puerto Rico and complaining about . . . another American idiom . . . all evidence his nationalistic bent! With rum lPuerto Rican, of coursell, women and song serving as entertainment, Hernan's oft-used Let's have an orgy rang through his conversations. But whether suffering in the ninth floor bug rooms, trying to keep warm on lake shores, partying or just anywhere, no one knows better than he how to be simply and perfectly nice. Though his patience was tried at the Indian meetings he attempted to keep in order, his unhurried calm always won out. A charming and understanding manner promise this future M.D. a full and happy practice. No sooner had we elected our officers for the next year: Tom Moringiello, Bill Fenwick, Jackie Wagner and Sal Agro, than we were hit by the loss of a num- ber of classmates. Bob O'Shea, Mike Pierce, Ross Cir- rincione, John Quinn, Bob Winter, Bill Keane and Toni Gianta played a dirty trick by amassing their 132 credits, degrees and walking papers in these three short years. To top it off, Bob O'Shea and Mike went on to graduate school with fellowships, John, Bob Winter and Ross went forward to more professional schooling, Toni decided to wow the Law School, and Bill attained his degree with honors the promptly presented it to Uncle Sam who presented him with a khaki uniformll. And to make us look even more like slouchers, Hal Mahony and Florence Casey announced that they were joining the group of fourth year college-first year law school students the next semester. Needless to say, we were shamed into doing a little bit of studying for finals- just so we could hold our heads up a bit. So ended a happy year where the chemists said a fond goodbye to the explosives of the Organic Labs and Mr. Wiseman said goodbye to footprints on his black- board, where Professor Turner left his Philo 6 class wondering whether they were really rational: where the English majors babbled American Lit and where we all finally managed to have a small splash of fun at the Prom, boatride and Class Night functions. Dolores Cecilia: Moran B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Delta Kappa Deltag Chorusg Concert Choirg Intramuralsg Nobodyg Stagers. Whispering green eyes, calm gracefulness, hair like a sooty cloudy put together by the Perfect Craftsman: Dee A girl who doesn't need ia fan club ibut has one anywayl, she put the mambo on the UC Dance Map-and her ponytail kept time! Persevering Dee made a quick switch from first soprano to second alto for the Chorus. Party, party? is her favorite phrase during those famous cafe- teria confabs, and with an early curfew, she qualifies as a modern Cinderella Leaving UC to go out and charm another part of the world, her air of sophistication and beauty will linger on in our memories. 79 TW on 1954 Unlike most Seniors who reminisce . . . it seemed like only yesterday that we were freshmen . . . to us, it seemed like it was just threeiyears ago that we had entered the hallowed, ivy walls of St. John's. We knew it, and much as we hated to face the fact, this was our last year. So we decided to make it the greatest. Tom Moringiello, Sal Agro and Jackie Wagner swept the Student Council slate for a clean-cut Senior class ticket and came back in September ready to tackle the big student questions of the year. Anne Keeshan came back under another name: Anne K. Quinn, but she was soon to prove that no matter what the name, she would still be way up on the Dean's List. Matt Hermes took over the Sigma Rho plan of things, Hernan Morales attempted to woo the Indians to civilization with his gentle manner, Phil Regan became Skull prexy and Gene Moran headed the Johnsonians. On the sorority side, the presidents lined up with Jayne Dorr at the DKD post: Irene Berbrich for DEBQ Rosemary Hagan, Squawsg Pat Lane, Phi Eta Chi: Ann Moonan, Lambda Chi. Eugene James Moron . B.A. History Brooklyn Preparatory High School Johnsonian Society: Secretary 1953-54, President 1954- 55f Intramurals. With his politician's manner and a heart said to be as big as The Black Bomb, this Prexy was as popular with his Johnsonian brothers as with the rest of the senior class-he was even kind to animals. Gene, an accom- plished short story writer, had the unusual talent for taking things seriously in a very casual way. Either bowl- ing at the City Hall Alleys or during those Friday night Jim 8. Gene's sessions he never failed to break up the conversations with his singular Fantasticl! What do you hear from your liver? Gene's steady and mature per- sonality will find its next stop at Fordham's Graduate l School of Psychology. Thomas Moringiello B.A. Speech Manual Training High School Johnsonian Societyg Treasurer 1953-54-553 Stu- dent Council: Vice President l953-54, President 1954-55, Chairman-Athletic Committee 1953- 54, Student-Faculty Committee 1953-54-553 Class Vice President 1953-54, Class President 1954-553 Debate Clubg Fencing Clubg Intramurals, Speech Club, Stagersg Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Dignified, stately, vital and completely human Tom was the people's choice for Senior Class President and head man of the Student Council. Much to the pain of professional ad men, the daily 5 o'clock shadow somehow always managed to look perfectly charming when Tom wore it. Reputed to have the most worn corduroy jacket, longest key chain, shortest crew cut and craziest lindy, his big smile evidences a sincerity and wealth of common sense lying behind those cryptic remarks. As for Parliamentary procedure, Robert's Rules followed Tom to the dais-even when he went on his long filibustering tirades. The radio profession never had it better than when this Johnsonian chose to set his sights in that direction. Qatheri ne Anne O'Learu B.A. Philosophy-English Le Cercle Francais: Vice President 1952, President 1952- 53, 1954-555 Chorusg Los Hispanosg 1954 Indian, THE JOHNSONIAN 7955: Co-Business Manager. A flat-heeled, formidable photographer at all social events, Cathy specialized in action shots of UC'ers at play. Though her one-man rule over the French Club sometimes smacked of dictatorship, the various parisienne activities and especially the annual dinner exonerated her. Kathy and Sal did a Mutt and Jeff act lguess who was who?l When they pounded the pavements soliciting ads for the Qfeatest yearbook ever. She leaves us with a picture of fhhort, short hair, glasses and truly enthusiastic friend- Iness. I l Patricia Ann Muldoon B.A., cum laude English The Mary Louis Academy Delta Kappa Delta: Chorus. Petite, seemingly unathletic and china doll-like, Pat amazed us all by her prowess in intramurals bowl- ing. Her short hair-do and enrollment in all of Dr. Rowley's English classes are remembrances she left to us at UC. With that certain guy, at work in Jackson Heights, or on the 'GG'-the local with the mostest, Pat hardly has any time to spare at all. Wedding bells will ring in October and following that, she will enjoy wedded bliss and teaching elementary school. l n Maru Newman . B.A. Social Studies Dominican Commercial High School DKD, Chorusp Concert Choir: Girls' Varsity Basketballg Spanish Clubp Intramurals. To the pure all things are pure, aptly describes this pert innocuous personality and charmingly classical beauty. Mary can usually be found next to Jackie, Sheila, and Eunice at Chorus or just in the lounge. Working at Cath- olic Charties, curing her myopia with rose-colored glasses, and altoing for the chorus are all part of Mary's average week. Under all of this, she has hidden talents some of us would never suspect. She is a superb horse- woman and plays a beautiful classical piano. Unlike most of us, Mary's going into a world she is positively sure of: her own peculiar world, which is all good and kind. lt must be so, for she says it and lives it. 8l 056 654 Maureen O'ReiIIu . B.S. Biology Our Lady of Wisdom Academy Biology Seminar: Chemistry Seminar, Science Students' Review 1954-551 Stagersg 1953 lNDlANg THE JOHN- SONIAN 1955. Maureen's the one who's pushing that new art of com- munication: talking by means of fluttering eyelashes. Even though she'd rather be with her perennial com- panions lstraight or mixedl, with one eye Towards her future work as a Bacteriologist, she does persevere those long Bio labs. Somehow, Maureen manages to combine her typically original remarks, a pre-occupation in flirt- ing and other idiosyncracies to add up to a most lovable personality. We'll never forget her first love for Chem- istry, her second love for Bacteriology and her all-engross- ing love for animals. Her willingness to peck away at a typewriter for yearbook copy, long nights spent just helping out on The Johnsonian and doing odds and ends as no other could in backstage work are proof of her special talent for hard work. For now and for the im- mediate future, she works at Pfizer-with Dolores Miller. Joseph M. O'Mcinoneu B.A. English Bayonne High School Veteran of three years service during World War ll with a sea-going army, Joe is the proud father of four children-and a recent B.A. in English. Fourteen years in the insurance game have seen him rise to the position of supervisor with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Those do- it-yourself kits are just toys for,,Joe, the most ac- complished home mechanic of them all. He manages a maturely easy and executively proper personality-except when people forget . . . that the accent is on the 'MA' of O'Mahoney! The St. .lohn's News, under Ray Batt, was, by Octo- ber, the biggest sensation as the new weekly news- paper. Ray outdid himself by producing a worthwhile and readable paper. Meanwhile, all sorts of crazy plans were popping through Bill Fenwick's brain as he announced his yearbook staff: Sugar Chu, Nat Kwas, Anne K. Quinn, Mariann Russell, Arlien Brumit, Sal Agro, Cathy O'Leary, Ray Batt and Joe Barry, and then they promptly announced that the Indian would no longer be the Indian, but was in search of a new name. A booster contest was run, and such suggestions as Fenwick's Folly, the Sigma Rho, the Skull and Bones, the Johnsonian, the Indian, the Pre- cursor lcourtesy of Father Sleasmani flooded the of- fice: cooperation all along the line! We had an inkling too, that the Student Council would this year take on the task of selecting our Who's Who. They met, under Tom MoringieIlo's leadership and surprising no one, our Who's Who became Sal Agro, Ray Batt, Arlien Brumit, Bill Fenwick, Matt Hermes, Hal Mahony and Tom Moringiello. The pot was boiling for the Student Council and the next prob- lem became the sorority question. Tom's solution? He and the council set their okays on the Squaw- DKD plan. Finally, the sorority wrangles looked like they were approaching a real andamicable finale. 82 T heresoi Nl. O'Rourke B,A, Philosophy Columbian Evening High School An executive secretary who will remain in just that posi- tion, Theresa is forever lost, forever late-yet manages somehow to maintain a good percentage in keeping her ap- pointments. A usually docile soul, she is most easily pro- voked by discouraging comments on her golf game. The reason why this Dean's lister is hard to reach is probably that she is out dancing or driving-or trying to break a hundred at golf! Theresa, whose favorite course was Prof. Scully's Metaphysics, will use her Philo degree as a basis for further reading and study. Frank J. Doippcilcirclo B.S. Chemistry Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School Sigma Rhog Biogoly Seminarg Chemistry Seminary Ameri- can Chemical Societyp Gens Romanag Intramurals. Ever equipped with his slide-rule, Frank is the haunt of of the Chem labs and the library. Though quiet at first, he is a convincing speaker whose conversations run from sports to politics. His weaknesses include listening to opera recordings, reading poetry and drama, smoking nu- merous cigarettes and working the bakery night shift. This Sigma Rho enthusiast's finely tailored shirts and oc- casional ties will next grace medical school in a leading Canadian University. Joseph F. Palermo Philosophy Rhodes High School Joe is the man with a mind of his own. Love of freedom has come to mean Joe Palermo to all those who know him. He felt that school infringed on this freedom but came to really like UC people just the same. Widely read in the field of Philos- ophy, Joe intends to investigate this line after grad- uation-which perhaps will include a trip abroad to live and study. With a little more than a sprihkle of Rowleyian wit, he is a firm believer in ideas and hopes to continue in the pattern he has set for himself-that of an iconoclast with a sense of values. Nona Maru Dlessner B.A., cum laude English Cathedral High School Catholic Action. Don't let it get around, but UC has discovered the most confused answer ever given by a graduate for the ques- tion of what lies ahead in the future! Studying for an M.A., travel in 1955's summer to California and a five year plan to Europe are the No immediate plans, which Nona states in reply to our query. An omnivorous reader, Alec Guinness and foreign film fan and New York Tele- phone Company representative, she has a fine sense of values and a happy disposition to aid her in her occupa- tion's many public dealings. At last report, it was heard that though Nona's cooking is limited to only two dishes, she is willing to feed all who dare venture a steady diet. of spaghetti and apple pies! Anne Keeshcin Quinn B.A., magna cum laude Mathematics Blessed Sacrament High School Delta Kappa Delta: Recording Secretary 1953-54, Vice President 79545 Le Cercle Francaisg Mathe- matisc Seminar: Vice President l954g President 1954-55g THE JOHNSONIAN l955: Senior Editor. lt's simple to a Math major like Anne, 'l-l-'l:3. This equation unnerved some Profs in Miss Quinn's classes in senior year, but Baby Kathy was worth all those questioning glances. The steadying influence behind senior profiles lwith her good word for alll, Anne is one of those few who got into the rut of heading the Dean's List in first year and never quite broke the habit-despite the influence of all her friends. The future doesn't leave too much room for plans what with tending house, hubby, and Junior Miss. 84 uv 'Qin John Antnonq Domcirico B.A. English Manual Training High School Sigma Rho. With three years as Sgt. in the Marine Corps' Infantry under his belt, John came on to tackle UC life as a night- time student. He ranks as another Rowley-ite who en- joyed his History of Drama course, but didn't feel so hysterical about Shakespeare comedies. Daytimes are spent at the 80th Precinct Station House where John is another one of those who are making the 1955 graduation class outstanding for its number of police department rep- resentatives, He has been engrossed in body building at the local gym--perhaps with an eye towards the grind ahead in Law School? Cathedral High School elif? A954 The yearbook, well on its way to being re-named the Johnsonian lin honor of St. John, not the fraternityl, started off the annual Senior endurance test by an- nouncing the schedules for pictures. With Routel Studios quartered on stage, and caps and gowns on hand, we attempted to take Senior pictures. Once Mr. Routel vacated the twelfth floor, a flurry of workers came in to prepare for the big i954-55 Stager opener Cyrano de Bergerac. While Jack Ullery and John McFadden wrestled with their fenc-ing Cunder Joe Barry's watchful coaching eyel, thousands of back- stagers were at work trying to sew and put up drapes, construct a front platform stage and follow Bill Fen- wick's plan for a set which folded, turned and unfolded in intricate ways for a five act set. There were night shifts too, and we were a little worse for wear, but the play opened Ca little late due to last-minute painting and tackingl and, as is par for the Stagers, was a grand success. Meanwhile, classes were beckoning, and with Profes- sor Turner up to his old tricks, Ontology and being in itself became the bane of most of us, Sociology and outside readings drove us to nervous horror, and Physical Chem with Professor Konde made us run the gamut. So we took the best way out and planned to go on the trip to Worcester. Two busloads went up and proceeded to drive Worcester to distraction. We went up on Friday, and by Saturday Father Pando decided it was time to move out. The scene of our next day's adventures was Boston. While some of us merely toured the bus terminal, such hearty souls as Bill Fen- wick, Nat Kwasneski, Dick Mayer, Dick Glabere and Sugar Chu ate their way through the city. They were rolled onto the bus and managed to digest their food on the long trip home. Jerome F. Richards B.A. English-Speech Fort Hamilton High School Jerome made the rounds of overseas service with the Army, a year at Florida Southern College and a year at Columbia before coming to St. John's where he wisely states that a realization of the value and necessity of a good Christian education in my field can be found. Though we should have guessed from his stage-like re- sounding voice twhich upon being called on, was replaced by a confused smile in Professor Turner's classl, Jerome never let on to the masses at UC that he is well on his way to becoming a theater great. During his tenure here, he has played two parts in Robert Montgomery Presents and in Blackfriar shows, besides performances in radio, movies, and summer stock. With his wife lrene at his side, his ability to find some merit in all things, and an unusually fine acting talent, we'lI look forward to seeing Jerome Richards flashing on B'way's Marquees. px ,f Nlciricinn Russell B.A., summa cum laude English Los Hispanos: Vice President 1953-54, Catholic Action, St. .lohn's Newsg Epitomej THE JOHN- SONIAN l955: Senior Editor, Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. A Remington Noiseless personified, Mariann can well lay claim to being The World's Quietest Worker. Epitome's mainstay since first year when she began pushing her pen to fame under Dr. Beary's guidance, Mariann of late has lent her author's talents to UC's two other publications- The News and The Johnsonian. A subtle sense of humor and humility enable her to tee hee at the 67 different ways everyone misspells her first name. This summa cum lassie surprised no one by winning that Whitney scholarship to Columbia's Grad School. Good luck, Mariann. 85 Phullis Theresa Russo B.S. Biology St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Biology Seminar. Phyll will be remembered for being a quiet and thoughtful Biology major who earned her MRS. degree while still completing her courses at UC. Even though she dotes on two kinds of potatoes at lunch lfollowed by no less than two dessertsl, Saturday night snacks of pizza, daring to order The Thing at Jahn's and eating Chinese food anytime, she is stilled blessed by remaining a cute little thing. Cooking for Mr. Siano and just being the amiable, wonderful person she is, will occupy Phyll's next 50 or 60 years. J-I-5 M be 1954 Jean Frances Ruan B.A. English St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Squaw: Society: Chorus. With a penchant for full skirts over billowy crinolines, Jean debuted into UC with a wardrobe which any co-ed would envy. Her efforts as a member of the Prom Com- mittee and the long hours she spent working behind the scenes on the musical are indicative of her vitality and en- thusiasm for UC projects. Our budding actors will ever remember Jean as the pretty lass who smeared them with Stager grease paint. Assured, intelligent and chic, Jean will certainly enhance her future surroundings wherever she may be. Nascha Ruta Speech Forest Hills High School Chorusg Concert Choir. Those looks, that unforgettable name, those beau- tiful eyelashes, that Jenny Lind voice, Oh Brother . . . -- that is Nascha. She's invariably over in the cafeteria with Jackie and Nancy arguing pol- itics Cone of those two Democrats, of coursel and simultaneously quoting sports records lthe loyalist Yankee fanl. A speech major with a weak spot for purple clothing, pearls and crazy glasses, Nascha has a sense of humor and a personality similar to dynamite - but a little more potent. When the singing profession discovers her, we'll all be glad to say, We knew her when . . . 86 Bay Ridge High School 'Q Edward Sclhtllli B.A. English Morris High School The brains behind a metal working and electronics firm, Ed's avocation is collecting rare and out-of-print books. He would be glad to give up his frequent visits to Third Ave's antique stores if Dr. Dixon ever headed an arche- ological expedition to Egypt. This Dean's Lister is an out- doorman and spends all his free moments at his Dutchess County farm. Ed's affable way, sincerity and Hi-ya, lad! will be missed in UC's night division. Bessie Scilvi Biology Delta Epsilon Beta: Secretary 7953-54, Treasurer i954- 55,' Biology Seminarg Chemistry Seminary Chorus, Concert Choir. With no apparent effort Bessie has become known by her honestly sweet and conscientious personality. When she decided to accompany her well polished nails, pleasantly- fluttering eyelashes and all-together good looks with a new hair-do, the Italian Look received its biggest boost in UC. Bessie's enthusiastic ways and friendly dispsition were transported each summer from Brooklyn to the environs of Kentucky. Unless some lucky guy snatches this prize package soon, lab work and graduate school will be her next venture. We let our throats rest after Worcester, and enjoyed the humorous dec. With Pete Donovan enter- taining with his BenchIey's Treasurer's Report and John McFadden bringing our laughter up to the point that our ribs hurt with McKeever, we knew that the class certainly could hold up its head among speech circles. But throat sprays were the order of the day soon after, and we took the stage at the Academy of Music for our last Christmas concert. Happy as we were during the actual singing, when we began to walk back upstairs to the dressings rooms, it was more than a little sad to think that this was the last time we'd hear Jackie Wagner's sweet soprano lremember Lullaby of Christmas? i or Larry Liguori's tenor voice, or just be able to goof away the time putting on collars and gowns and frantically sparkling our hair. The Christmas season wouldn't be such without the Skull and Bones' Winter Informal and accompanying Miss UC Contest. This year, Jackie Wagner, Jayne Dorr, Martha Torres and Arlien Brumit put the class in a turmoil when they all became contestants. The Skulls kept the tension running high by deciding to remain completely lwe mean completelyi secretive about the winner. The night of the dance, Bob Carter made the big announcement, and Jackie Wagner, looking as surprised as anyone, somehow also managed simul- taneously to look her beautiful self fthe rest of us would like to know her secret to success, but it seems that she has a patent on itll. And the holiday didn't go by without the usual knock-'em-cold, they'll revive parties. The John- sonians wrecked an 8th St. Clubhouse and an equally motley crew wrecked an anonymous home on Leon- ard St. in Brooklyn. lConcerning the latter, the party-goers never suspected that there were films taken as lasting proof of their follyli 87 Eileen Maru Schmitt B.A. Speech Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Delta Kappa Delta: N.F.C.C.S.f Le Cercle Francaisp Chorus, Concert Choirg Debate Clubg The Gaels: Treas- urer i953-54, President 7954-55g Mathematics Seminarg , ' Nobadyg Stagersg St. John's News. The undisputed chatterbox champion, Eileen thrives on busy-ness-especially if it has to do with speech or dra- matics. His business-like glasses suggest efficiency, but disappear with a mysterious swiftness while she enjoys one of her many laugh-filled conversations in the cafe- teria, or when a camera is on hand. If Eileen 'suffers from a complex of any sort, we are sure that a real clue must be in her two most frequent spoken phrases: Please, last name without a d, and I think he sort of likes me. For both her performances and her sewing machine, the name Schmitt will be an unforgettable one in Stager history. Salvatore F. Schicino B.A. History Cathedral College High School Distinguished by possessing the only navy blue suit that never missed a night school session, Sal emphatically states that the independent spirit of the after-day-hours' school makes it his preference. This Dean's Lister likes to go to the Waldorf to drink coffee and talk, especially when he can expound his mystifying views on McCarthy, baseball and When l was in Korea . . . A real opera lover and an uncompromising drama critic, SaI's ap- preciation of the classical will next be employed for grad- uate study of European History and then, teaching. AWWA 1955 In school this January of '55, there was but one thought in the minds of our l9O odd lvery odd? seniors: we had to pass these finals, or we would really be ruined! Such studying that went on, we will just never see again. As proof of how we were driven near to insanity, by the time the Physical Chem exam rolled around, a completely inane plot was devised where the completely inane chemists were all going to foil genial Prof. Konde by writing some crazy formula as VP : TRN, but it turned out that they all lost their nerve except one N. K. Cshe flunkedll and the revolution was quelched. It was during this registration period that we all came to know Dr. McDermott's hide- away in the l lth floor office. The line seemed always a mile long to confer with him about our graduation status. A new world's record was made for bitten nails! 88 Walter Bruno Schuell B,A, History-Social Studies St. John's Preparatory Skull and Bones Society, Chorus, Epitome. Unpredictable and indefinite in so far as he is not motivated by a ruling factor in dress, hobby or activity, Walt is however, one of the most definite in expressing his views on things and people. Invariably seen with Don Johnston, he favors read- ing, opera, plays and ballet. Being so vehement in the philosophy that individual likes and dislikes never should be subordinated to social activities, Walt's forthcoming tour with Uncle Sam la guy who has definite views, tooll should prove quite a battle of immovable forces. lf he survives his two year visit, Walt plans on teaching. . Jacqueline Schwarz B.A. English The Mary Louis Academy genta Kappa Delta, Chorus, Concert Choir, Girls' Basket- a . By some secret formula, Jacquie manages to be a sweet- voiced canary of the Chorus and Concert Choir, a feared hawk on the basketball court, and a loving mother hen to her DKD sisters-and yet has never been labeled a schizo or a psycho. On top of these activities and her singing or piano lesson at Mrs. Sinclair's, we don't wonder that Jacquie constantly complains I have no time-l'm hungry! But we do wonder at her ability with all this, to radiate an easily-enviable, quiet sophistication. She plans to continue practicing with Geri, run around to more audi- tions, and lon the side, of coursell be a full-time ele- mentary school teacher. Sheilci Moiru Shcinleu B.S. Social Studies St. Agnes Academy Chorus: Concert Choir, Los Hispanos. Sheila, a future social worker, goes by the philosophy of her triumvirate Norton, Albrecht and O'Connell. Her unbelievably big eyes will become even bigger when she talks about the Redmen, the Yankees, her proposed dozen children and when she hears the music of bongo drums. She-describes herself as just another soprano whose claim to fame consisted of an annual ten word speaking solo every Christmas. The subtle humor she can inject into any situation makes her a peppy addition to a party -except when she goes off the beaten track and starts in about those freighters and her theoretical driver's license. Following a vacation cross-country tour, Sheila will settle down to making her planned big family a reality. Irma L. Sherwood B.A. Snglish-Social Studies Prospect Heights High School Phi Eta Chi: Student Council: Alternate Delegate 7954- 55gCatholic Actionp Los Hispanosg St. John's News: Co- News Editor i954-55. St. Joseph's College exported its top commodity in the person of lrma. Much to the delight of the News staff, the shipment never got further than the Newsroom, There she sang the praises of her Dodgers, knocked out stories as per Byche's command, and radiated that caustic subtle humor which did so much to make those long paste-up nights bearable. All this, added to those almost-come-to- blows baseball discussions with Marty, a l'C'Est Si Bon takeoff a la Eartha Kitt and Shirma's Golly. l'm going mad! make us really sorry we didn't get into the im- porting business sooner. John P. Simohelli B.A. History St. John's Preparatory Skull and Bones Society: Secretary 1952-53, Vice President 7954-551 Gens Romana: President 1954- 55, Intramurals. Big John represents the brawny side of the graduating class. Lest his muscular appearance and active participation in intramurals fool you, John is a serious student who intends to teach and who is usually found reading in the library, He served this year as Prexy for the Gens, and V.P. for the Skulls. After his bombastic attacks on current educational practices in Dr. Spelde's class, John now intends to go to Princeton for his masters in education. Christine Simone English-Social Studies The Mary Louis Academy Delta Kappa Delta: Chorusg Gens Romanag Los Hispanos. Via the B8-B switchboard, Chris' melodic tones and atom-bomb subtlety have echoed. Another one of those true to the secret clan l.S.C.- l.F.S., she takes her teaching seriously, but has only one comment for things intellectual and literary: Garbage! Any mention of one particular hayride will surely produce a certain glow in her blue eyes. Noted for a fickle attitude towards men and such, she is nevertheless in the happy habit of getting her own way in most matters. Chris' outstanding traits are topped by a love of children, an unbeatable supply of carrots and grapes in the lunches she never could finish, a tendency for tardiness and a charming way of doing things Just for a chuckle. 90 Thomas M. Sinnott, Jr. B.A. Social Studies St. Peter's High School International Relations Club: Vice President 7955. This navy veteran with a Mr, Peepers look and whose long range plans include the founding of a successful third party, will talk politics or social problems anywhere, anytime. A conservative dresser, Tom tends to the radical in politics-a la Professors O'Connell and Norton. Although he is usually serious in the classroom, outside class he is cheerful and easy-going. Tom intends to attend N.Y.U.'s Graduate School of Public Ad- ministration and enter upon a career in government service. He'll probably found that third party, too! W 1955 ' When classes resumed for our verylast term at UC, a sigh of relief came upon us, and we came to believe that we too perhaps would graduate in June. There were a number of faces missing: Anne K. Quinn had finished her required credits by the end of the January term and went on to graduate work in child care: Jayne Dorr, in preparation for a summer wedding, had done the same: various others had also managed to get through a term before the rest of us stragglers. By this time, Dick Mayer and Matt Hermes had already amassed at least three or four assistantships apiece, and were in the throes of deciding which offer to accept. On the other hand, the pre-med students like Elma Caccavo, Marge Mones, Bill Werner, Frank Pappalardo and Nat Kwasneski were typical nervous wrecks awaiting the coming announcements of medical school acceptances. ' With Jayne and Anne out of school, DKD's roster included Arlien Brumit as President and Cathy De Meo as Vice President lSandy Lee somehow maintained her grip on the purse strings as she took her role of Treas- urer for,the fourth straight termll. Gerry Cardinale, of the soon-to-be-famous tuna fish question, took over the top position in the Skulls. 9l Elizabeth Mae Sloane B.A. English-Social Studies St. Agnes Seminary Delta Kappa Delta. An artist who has concentrated on making studying a pleasure by injecting her talented sketches in with her notes, Betty is known for her infectious giggle and witty remarks at psychological points in a conversation. When she isn't with her angels at P.S .l4O, she most certainly can be found at the nearest nail-polish counter. Betty finds it hard to ever finish her own knitting projects since she is the noted solver of all her friends' argyle puzzles, Perky, neat, and well-groomed, this English-Social Studies major will teach, that is, after she finishes polishing her long nails! Maru Dcitricica Sullivan B.A. History Catherine McCauley High School ' Catholic Action. - Pat finds that her work at UC gives her a philosophical outlook in handling customers that she meets in her job as representative of the N.Y. Telephone Co. She has hopes of eventually reading all boaks assigned at UC- possibly in time for her trip to Europe in l956. This is ambition personified! lt's hard to reconcile her calm dis- position with her favorite pastime-watching A.T.8tT. fluctuate on the stock exchange. Janet V. Snnith B,S, Chemistry Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Phi Eta Chi, Catholic Action: Chemistry Seminar, American Chemical Society, Chorus, The Gaels. The guardhouse lawyer of the German class ranks as a cosmopolite with her extraordinary cock- ney accent, love of pizza pies and favorite phrases, Was ist die Aufgabe? Though she tried to give the impression that her junior year was study-filled and hectic because of night school, day school and working, the true tale came out when we got a peek of Janet's notebooks-filled with cartoons of the profs and fellow students. This Chem major has two noble objectives in life: traveling around the world and building an atomic-powered mousetrap-What was that old adage about crazy redheads?? 1 'S 5 bi Sheilci Loretto Smith B.A. English-SocialStudies The Mary Louis Academy Phi Eta Chip The Gaels. Showing complete impartiality to NYC's transit system, Sheila trudged through her senior year on buses, subways, and els to pass the obstacle course of student teaching, taking courses at UC and TC, and working at Equitable. Though all her friends concede to the fact that she has a definite mind of her own, she still has to prove this to her mother, who with white polish in hand, hounds Sheila's hiding places for that elusive pair of dirty bucks. The initials l.S.C.-l.F.S. and some crazy Bengal have a spe- cial meaning to her. After she gives up the job of clean- ing her basement for parties, Sheila will retire into a future of elementary school teaching. 92 Delta Epsilon Beta: Secretary I953-54, Vice President Catherine Szumcin B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Rhodes High School This lovely lady with the classic features, graced the evening division these years past and emerged with her B.A. in Philo-Psych. ln pursuit of this degree, Catherine commuted from her home base at 96 to T.C, and didn't even grumble too much at those Saturday classes. Chatty without being talkative, she is the friendly center of her small circle of close friends. A bright future lies on the horizon-if her car doesn't stall! D 1955 The Male Animal kept us busy in March and with John McFadden, Arlien Brumit, Pete Donovan and Joe Barry emoting, the scene went up on Bill Fenwick's final set. Laughs were plentiful, and the competitive scheme of the world's animal was enacted to a de- gree close to perfection. But laughs died down on Ash Wednesday. As a whole, we were in for forty endless days of sufferingg Misery loves company they say, and we were all miserable: lunches without meat, coffee breaks with only coffee and no running out for a snack fthis nearly killed usi. Fortunately, most of us had enough stored fat to keep our bodies going and healthy, though 'our minds may have been pained. At this point, the yearbook closet was beginning to look like it was being used: thousands of personality profiles and activity sheets were stacked on the shelves, leads were posted for ads, ideas ran around by the hundreds. The only problem was to organize the ma- terial into a printable form. lN.B.: this problem has yet to be solved. Ergo, the tardy date of publication.i Many in the class were now seriously looking for jobs or looking for schools which would have them for some more years. Nat Kwasneski and Elma Caccavo were set for med schoolg Matt Hermes, Dick Mayer, Fred Durr, Mariann Russell, Mary Collins and Rora locabacci had been awarded 'varied grants for graduate workg Maureen O'Reilly picked Pfizer lwith Dee Milleri to workg the rest of us were in a hole. 93 Claire Maru Thompson B.A. History-English Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School I 95 4-55g Los Hipsanos. Clare, the non-committal one, sports a slow, premeditated style of walking and a year-round tan for her Woodhaven students. Her special yen for Medieval History never did explain her enthusiasm for sporty clothes-remember those plaid socks and Bermuda shorts? Clare will continue her hobbies of eating and knitting and will add to that a new full-time interest: teaching. Louise Ruth Thomson B.A. English-Social Studies Jamaica High School Phi Eta Chig Le Cercle Francais: Secretary 7954- 665 Chorusf Los Hispanosj St. John's Newsg THE JOHNSONIAN 7955. An amiable and quiet soul who would never so much as utter a disagreeable Boo to anyone, Louise's alter ego comes out when she turns to her role as maniac behind the steering wheel. How- ever, once away from the driver's seat, she is char- acterized by a willingness to spend just a little more time on club projects and other UC activities. Her sense of humor is evidenced by claims of actually liking the cafeteria food. The children Louise shoed-in at A8-S in Hempstead will certainly be surprised to see her behind the desk as a L. l. elementary school teacher. Anita Therese Tobin B,S, Chemistry St. Angela's Hall Acamedy Delta Kappa Delta: Student Council Delegate 1953-54g N.F.C.C.S.g Chemistry Seminarg American Chemical So- ciety, Girls' Basketball, lntramuralsg St. .lohn News.. Whenever a cheerfully cynical Hi Gang! was heard, UCers knew that Anita was around. Her clever comebacks and snappy sayings proved fatal when she started the famous feud among the archrivals Wild Bill Wild Bob and the Whip. She fills the bill as the All American Girl with her fashionable clothing, fresh personality and in- terest in sports. When she copped the seven out of seven rating in Qual Organic, Anita made the obvious decision of going into chemical research. I 1955 Lest we worry unduly about 'our future, we turned our minds to the Lady's Not for Burning, the final Stager production for the year. Quickly recognizing that this was not the remedy, we engrossed our minds with other activities. We were hosts this year for the NFCCS Speech tourney. The twelfth floor was bustling with more speakers gathered together than one could picture, and UC spent the day toting off its trophies. Among the victories, Jack Ullery Cwith a scene from Cyranol and John McFadden CRobert E. Lee orationl were notably present. The yearbook decided to start a new tradition at UC and sponsored a UC Night - a revue of all the various talents which the school has in its repertoire. Fran Walsh dribbled her way to fameg Ed Hughes soft-shoed and sang his routine with Moya Brophy: Jack Ullery, John McFadden and Pete Donovan ex- hibited their usual great speech prowessg Jackie Wag- ner did Cherry-Pinkg Sal Agro dug up John Quinn and the two of them brought back memories with Boop-boop-a-doog the house came down when Jim Horne, Jack Breslin and Dick Mayer took off on the Andrew Sisters Cwe laughed till we were in tears and unanimously agreed this was the height of comical entertainmentll. Michael James T ullu, Jr. B.A. St. Anne's Academy Sigma Rho: Speechg Intramurals, Chorus. A cheerful optimist in grey flannels and repp ties, Mike could most often be found around UC with Doody or Lamantia. The rest of the time was actively spent in UC Intramurals. His efforts culminated in his frat's football team emerging as the 1953 Intramural Champs. Any leisure moments were channeled into dates, dancing and duck hunting. Mike will be back next year sta- tioned on the second floor to . . . finish Law School. Johh Ullerq B.A. Social Studies Cardinal Hayes Memorial High School Radio Workshopg Stagers: President i954-55g THE JOHNSONIAN 1955. The evasive blue moon cast its rays on UC in general and the Stagers in particular when Jack decided to take up his four-year tenure at Schermerhorn Street. A quality actor about whom both fellow players and back-stagers raved for his true spirit of cooperation, he made it a commonplace matter to entertain as no other college drama society would ever dream of. With every performance, his red hair turned gray, his green corduroy shirt threatened to walk away and his plans for professional activity grew and grew. Expressing more forceful opinions in fluent Ger- man, scaring the old, the middle-aged and the young by going through acting antics on the N.Y. transit system and repeating I couldn't have done it! when the previous nights activities were re- counted, are traits of Jack alone. As if acting weren't enough, he also successfully delved into directing and touring N.Y. with out-of-town dow- agers. A transfer from the'East to Phoenix, Ari- zona is planned-next, we will look for the name Jack Ullery in the New York Times' Drama Section. Nlcirthci Torres B.S. Biology St. Michael's Academy Squaw Society: Biology Seminar, Cheerleaders: Chemistry Seminarg Girls' Basketball, Los Hispanosg Nobody. In that minimum frame, Martha packs a maximum of energy and, despite her apparently fragile- breakable look, she is an ardent athlete. After playing on the girls' basketball team, she rushes uptown or to the Garden to lead the cheers for SJU's varsity. Queen of a St. John's College frat, Martha, with her own innocent look, is an enthusi- astic story teller, You know what happened . . .? Teaching at St. Joseph's Commercial will take the place next year of Martha's previous commuting from Jackson Heights to Riis Park to Keansburg. Social Studies Foith Beverlu P Urbcih B.A. English-Social Studies Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School Phi Eta Chig Le Cercle Francais, Chorus. Mountains of flowers, refreshments, posters and just help in general for sorority functions were all a part of this Phi Eta Chi sister. When referring to her children at P.S. l23, the phrase the-y're so adorable more often than not passed Faith's lips. Home-made brownies lreputed to be the very bestl and the corsages she fashioned, along with her enthusiastic friendliness endeared her to many at UC. Her sincerity, rewarded by love notes from her third-graders and those drop earrings from young An- thony, forbodes a bright life for teacher Faith. Marie Theresa Urgo' B.A. English-Social Studies Catholic Action. Behind those huge laughing eyes and Pepsodent-bright smile, Terry hides a serious personality. This Dean's Lister found it most confusing to choose a major course and finally settled on English and Social Studies. Her fiendish nature comes out when Terry tempts her diet-conscious buddies with her inimitable home-made cookies. She is noted for her chic perfection in clothes and for decorat- ing, redecorating and redecorating again the Urgo castle. Colette Terese Vesper English Midwood High School Delta Kappa Delta. Colette ranks as the class authority on the how and wherefores of savings. This Dean's Lister added a sparkling ring as the finishing touch to her neatness personified look. Though she made her TV debut on Guy Lombardo's program, she still favors the Ralph Flanagan style of music- that is when she relaxes from her worries about Warren's exams. Because of her weakness for buying raincoats and wearing new shoes lnot necessarily her ownll during stormy weather, her most used expression was, I hope it rains. The love Colette shows for her playground children will serve as material for this future Mrs. Smith's references. 96 Peter John Vic: B.A, English William Cullen Bryant High School .lohnsoniansg Intramurals . Though Pete labels himself as bitter, all who have come in contact with him will vouch for the fact that if more people were like him, the world would be happily populated with bitter people. This Johnsonian is never seen without his life savers and cigarettes and never heard to carry on a conversation without injecting his friendly Babe, He's a fanatic for truth and sincerity and a push-over for sports jackets. Intramural softball and bas- ketball, piano playing and a liking for History and English occupied the undergraduate years for this future teacher. 1955 Francis Mcirtin Volpittci B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Frank is the Dorrman and in case you didn't know it, that makes him a member of the famous August wedding clique. With a definite artistic bent, Frank showed his prowess in the Marian Year Poster contest by copping second prize. A quiet unruffled veneer, a thoroughly likeable personality, and a not-sparse helping of good looks make him quite the catch for Jayne. And she better brush up on her spaghetti and pizza cooking, our boy Frank has to be well taken care of. Our mean streak came out again this May, and we again trekked off to Burlington. The state never looked so good as we approached-nor so bad after we got through. This was the very last trip for the class and it was memorable lthough the reasons will not be printedll. We will note this about the trip. All who went up got back to St. John's, at some time and in some type of living shape. ' The News made a headline, a big splashing headline, this month. For the first time in UC history, it was awarded an All-American rating. Enough plaudits and laurels couldn't be heaped on Ray Batt, the amiable, driving professional editor. Sigma Rho's Senior Farewell Dance was the first big endeavor which marked us as the graduating class. An inkling that we were really going to leave began to strike home. It was funny and sad to go through a mock'l' graduation. lt was a token of the class's admiration for our own outstanding fellow students when the Senior poll awards were announced, and a familiar line-up was on the stage: Bill Fenwick, Arlien Brumit, Sal Agro, Hal Mahony, Jackie Wagner, Jim Horne, Ed Hughes, Art Bluemke, Geri Menge. We elected them for their unusual talents, and we were glad. The Senior Waltz, the fake diplomas, the S.F.D. served as prelude to a graduation to come. Jacqueline Ann Wagner B.A. The Mary Louis Academy Squaw Society: Secretary 1954-551 Student Council: Sec- retary - Treasurer 1954-555 Class Secretary - Treasurer 1954-55g Cheerleaders: Chorus: Concert Choir. Jackie is a firm advocate of the be-sweet-to-everyone school and we seniors appreciated this by tagging her our Most Popular and Best Looking Female. ' Her charm overflowed to the rest of the school and they chose her as their Miss UC this year. With an All-American beauty and a cream-satin complexion, she is truly 96 Schermerhorn's pause that refreshes. As the chorus' bell- like soprano of Song of Christmas fame, her definite talent for singing showed up in Stager musical-comedy re- vues. Jackie will have no problems with the future wherever it will find her. All she needs do is iust be Jackie. John Joseph Walsh B.S. Chemistry St. .lohn's Preparatory Sigma Rhog The Gaelsg lntramuralsf Epitome. Pancho, willing to do almost anything for a laugh, started on his riotous ways back in sopho- more year when his kelly green hair proved a sen- sation for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Even with his collegiate attire of white bucks, khakis and mocassins, he has garnered the reputation of being an energetic Mike Hammer type. And even more incompatible are his intellectually argumen- tative way, love of the classics-and weakness for spending time at the track. With his uke and folk songs packed away for a while, Pancho will now take up his commission in the USMC, then, a tour of Europe on S50 and finally, teaching. 98 Frances Maureen Walsh B.A. Philosophy-Psychology Preston High School Delta Kappa Deltag Student Council Delegate 1954-55: Student Council: Athletic Committee 1954-555 Girls' Bas- ketballg Intramurals. ' Pint-sized and amazingly athletic, Fran dribbled her way to fame on UC Night. Way before knee-socks came into fashion, she brought the fad to Brooklyn with socks which extended up to her Bermuda shorts! She would be perfectly happy if she could sleep 'til 4 p. m., sail until nightfall and use any extra time to knit argyles. A cru- sader for the underprivileged, sharp-witted Fran will at- tempt next year to prove to the elementary grades that she's the teacher-and not just one of the students! William Louis Werner B.S. Chemistry St. John's Preparatory Skull and Bones Society, Intramurals. Bitter about the fact that he had to take enough courses to make himself a Philosophy minor, but cheerful that he won his B.S. in Chemistry this June, Bill is one of the original founders of the Al Mole Association. Tied at the top of this N.Y.U. transfer student's list of dislikes are girls in knee-socks and Bermuda shorts and Professors' jokes. Nevertheless, he favors sarcasm from the dais-to go along with his own cynical attitude. Sports in general and coaching the neighborhood team kept him busy, tired and unshaven these past few years-and U. of Chicago Med School will do likewise next year. 1955 The closing chapter to this Senior history originated in June, l955. With finals out of the way, we were to have a last fling during Senior Week, and then we would go our various routes to face the world. We were rather well-acquainted with the Prom and the boatrideg however, being our last, they bore a little deeper meaning. The Senior-Faculty dinner was an- other matter. This time the alignment was changed and.no gap seemed to be in the way to true friendship with a faculty we had grown to fear, love and hate during our four years. Now we truly loved them once more. It was thrilling to be able to dine and just chat with them. They were, we concluded in very trite but really true terms, real people. But realization that graduation was actually taking place came on Senior Night. Besides the awards we had heard about earlier in the year, on Senior Night Dr. McDermott announced that Sugar Chu had some- how finagled a teaching fellowship to Polytechnic Insti- tute of Brooklyn and, with a slight twisting of arms, Bill Fenwick was convinced to join the faculty of St. John's UC. Rora loccabacci copped half the medals land then somei, and Mary Collins garnered Senior excellence, these awards surprising no one at all. The awards, the addresses, simply sitting on the stage made us know this was the time. Friendships made over four years were now to meet their test. Farewell was a hard word and we choked over it. The environs of Schermerhorn Street would linger in our lives. lt was a wonderful place with won- derful people and even with the fact that alumni meet- ings would bring us together in the future, it would never be the same. Like all good things, this had to end. lt was cruel and it was sad. It was goodbye 99 Frances Yonke B.A. Social Studies St. Brendan's Diocesan High School Frances specializes in injecting her simple Hmmmmm- mm into a conversation and making it contribute a wealth of meaning. With her self-made clothes and sandal shoes, she gives a picture of a pastel-attired Dresden doll when she goes sight-seeing and to her fav- orite English films. Now working on the staff of the Sheepshead Bay Library, Frances hopes to go for a de- gree in library science-that is, unless her fatalistic atti- tude towards exams overwhelms her before that time!! t ij, coiviiviizmcrswilsmr Dreams are not particular. They'll come, even amidst a crowd. Therefore, it wasn't strange that, during the heat of an afternoon, and before the spectacle of University dignitaries, dreams, intrepid silent agents, usurped our interest. Though each dream was as separate as the person thinking, we felt the same. We were enthralled in the possibilities of our futures and nothing could have been more natural. For the task of our teachers was done and their last exhortations were . . find your place in the world. And indeed we were, even on that note-worthy day, setting plans for our future. l This step-up that was our graduation, required caution, energy and daring, in short, the best we had, Our hope is that all of us will arrive at the best, even as on Graduation Day, we sought the means to it. 'ii V l June 12 14th Street Armoru ,, , I A 551,211 5 ififn-3'-L 4 in ' ' 2 .rf 'ft l 'pi .lf-L, up it ' rf' 95' ufbbwp 4 rs, Us 41'-Q 1.1 t 3 '-J? 'l Mi Lfgffilzs 'l 59. -733, if Mfff' as 'T img'-fxfffl g-'55 il : ff' I 7 V if ii'-. ' , 96 T4 . 'Lift - Fx 'A-ri' ,, ,,.-at-Q'N:7l., i 22' 4 -4 ft , ' L A 'ff'T ,, in 'Y V 1 in W 37,1 ,, he 7' ki if r0, +r ii'2 if 'r ' '-ylh l7 V, 5 . 4 ' gj' 1,':. T Q N4 ?,g,?W 0 Q 1 ll W' 1 r, Q, 1 i ' Wk 21, h is ' . 'A , J' 7' f J 'D .. 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Though we had grown, our stature had taken time to emerge and our own eyes were a poor measure of the change. The announcing of awards and scholarships, the ex- pressions of sentiment and farewells, fell strangely on our ears. Parents and students alike were unable to realize that this evening was not another concert, another play. lt was not until the closing of the affair, with audience and graduates mingling and shaking hands, that all of us gained the full import: something was finished and some- thing else was begun. Then it was that the deans' farewells, the students' speeches and the presenting of prizes, fell into per- spective. Much the same as a death, the ending was difficult to comprehend, but once understood, the mind was flooded with plans for the newly born. 104 V. 5 X S, mmm ...M X - 'cum lx xx .w.l, WV.. -1.. ,XE 'x. '.N -YIXXL' K A 1 fi ,nr ,dh 'L gi , N' Rpm a m4,,,,..-4 xv ' f g .r EL 5 wi f 5.2.4. 2 .5 I Q1 is ill. 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'Iv '1 Qs 9' 111 X 'Yljlw E in 1 i 3'ikC I The expanse of desks and platforms which separated us from the faculty for four years were passe at Joe's Restaurant on June 8. The reason for this, the Senior-Faculty Dinner, occasioned more than just memories of our college years. It presented UC's teachers acting their best roles: not only as distributors and mediators of wisdom, but as real and sincere people. The evening was filled with laughs, small talk, good food, liquid refreshment, reminiscencesg an over- all deep feeling of friendship acquired. And as we adjourned, a bit of sadness came upon us all as this dinner marked a step closer to our formal and in- evitable good-byes. ill u BCDAT JUNE 7, Xl .- s .' g W i I' Ni .8 . ,.i' W li . . N ang - Sw, RIDE 1955 -1 -- ,,,,7, The sun was shining brightly and the day was warm,and clear-well, what if it did rain a little? No one expects perfect weather on a 'uc boatridel As we were saying June 7th was a cold and windy day, but still hundreds of stout-hearted UC'ers embarked for Bear Mountain at 9:30 A.M. The grounds proved a little too damp for Doc Beary's Nine but the mem- bers of the polar bear club found the pool quite refreshing. As usual, the weather didn't stop Father Pando and his sturdy mountaineers. These brave souls con- quered Pando's Peak once again-and even had enough wind left after the ascent to enjoy their own version of cowboys and indians -with Maureen O'Reilly end- ing up as the traditional cigar store Indian! The chorus, ably directed by all who participated, kept the spirit of the day by entertaining passengers on the return trip with seasonal selections lChristmas carols, that isl. By 9:30 P.M., New York was ours once again. JUNE , 1955 On June 5th, the hectic but well awaited events of Senior Week were com- menced in a serious vein with the tradi- tional Junior-Senior Communion Break- fast. Following the Mass celebrated by Father Pando in St. Vincent's Chapel ca- tered breakfast in the cafeteria awaited the group. The attending upper-classmen were impressed by ex-Mr. UC Father Dion's account of his experiences as Spir- itual Director ofthe Daughters of Charity, as well as by his appealing words on re- ligious vocations. JUNIOR 4' Alta- F f'iii?Q5l!EQm 1 I XM Z ,N wi Y , ll 65 4' V wr R Ll V ' A 1- u - .'z I ., . ,. ,v'A1Wt'ii' 4 grflx. ,M ,M fx n lm ,A 4 E..ls,,, .W f 1 1 A -.-. 1 fl ,M Q 16 -sf f My I I M 3 I' 4 V. , 5 f fx 1 H hyd' P 4 A 'sq' Q x ut' t , W V ... fi ' sv ilu 141 f 19 ' S Q , 'ilflf ' 5, N, K f -ch N, ff Q. n ff xv ' vb . x :I 4 A f A , A ? .a. l . A . A 'wr ' , ,M mf .,, we- 1 f sf 1 5 I . . The Senior Grand March 2: Q ' 'e 1.1 9 lx' x as . n 5 4 . , . 9.1 ,A -2 ab P Preceding the formalities of graduation by about a month, the Senior Farewell Dance sponsored by Sigma Rho, brought bright antici- pation of the jammed activities schedule which would follow in the next four weeks. The be- ginning of the end to our college life had its start as we marched up, with paper mortar- boards at our brows, to receive imitation di- plomas from Father Pando. The seniors' own awards to fellow students, and the traditional award of the favorite 'Aman on the dais, this year to Professor Wiseman, highlighted l955's SFD. Bill Fenwick, Most Activeg Arlien Brumit, Most Active and Most Loqua- Arlien accepts, her SFDiploma from Father ciousg Sal Agro, Most Popular, Eileen Schmitt: Ed Hughes, Best Dressed, Geri Menge, Best Dressed, The Whip, Wittiest, Nxt ll7 UNIVERSITY CCLLEQE IDICNICS At least twice every year, come hell or high water, UC heads en masse for Cunning- ham Park. A day of food, softball, food, basketball, food a generally good time and lots of food is on the agenda. The Columbus Day ordeal passed with- out mishap-even the weather was on our side. But came the spring and things started happening. We were rained out twice-but do you think that stopped us? Nonsense, on Ascension Thursday it happened: a beauti- ful day called us all from our hiding places. The day was not uneventful. Arlien Brumit decided she was varsity material and tried to play basketball with Mike Parenti. The re- sult was one sprained finger-she didn't want to take those finals anyway! For every- one else, the day was a success-one that ended, like most UC affairs, with numerous parties and fond memories of picnic time. wand. Wan' -'wwpgmgr Q 'bfi -n 'A , ,X - . , x- X' . N f Q v ,Ez 4, M ,f ,. X., .M ,Q- X, W., A X. ' s - .MQ 'zqaiff' -... 'v 1' N , f if ull , J, - 11. X ., M, if 1 EIL., H- 251 ' I ' 1- A Www - P . .I +,. f .IM in-,:,,9,'31, .X , ,W SK . vga: , -Q WM' , ff fri.. ,.! ,. ,f 41 1.4, 5 M, x , 'f .M , MN 44 ma, W .A , dw uhl. 1...JWl: Liy1. .,?F'55, JH' in Wz uil' 1 X ww! gg,- ,L M WINTE INFORMAL 'Twas the night after Christmas and all through the room, not a person was stirring-least of all the contestants. The scene was the dimly lit, atmospheric Grill Room of the Hotel Taft. The event: the highlight of Christmas week activities, the naming of Miss UC at the Skull and Bones sponsored Winter Informal. This was the first time that neither the nominees nor the student body knew the identity of Miss UC. An impressive trophy gleamed from the hands of Skull Veep Bob Carter as he brought us up to date on Winter Informal and Miss UC history in a few hundred, well-chosen, tense words. And there was nothing anticlimatic about the award when Jackie Wagner was named the fifth Brains, beauty and person- ality girl in UC history. She and the other candidates then received the small gold cross symbolic of a Miss UC aspirant. As a social event, the dance was a great success. Pat Barry's or- chestra kept the dancers on their own toes land others tool all evening- even through the Charleston exhibi- tion. The dancing, singing and merry- making group continued until the even dimmer lights at 2 A.M. signalled the end to an eventful evening. a- NNN- -.,,, ,4' I l1lLg':i s':1.lt. 1 1 1 .,K.. 'b x Si l Ed Hughes and Pau l Panepinto Tl-ll: MEN S RETREAT APRIL 8, 1955 , x .w - With an enthusiasm that would have initi- ated a habit had it not already been an annual event, some twenty men of University College took special advantage of the auspicious days' of Holy Week by spending three days in a closed retreat. X The facilities used were those repeatedly offered by Rev. Cosmas O'Shaughnessy, C.P., namely, the Bishop Molloy Retreat House in Jamaica. The successful search for new spiritual wealth, under the guidance of a director, is a personal odyssey. Here, our purpose is to re- call, to mention, to perhaps elicit from you an appraisal of this activity and finally, to gain a full appreciation of it. We hereby take another opportunity to thank the fraternity Sigma Rho for organizing this event. 123 Room lOO6 hosted UC's Women's Catholic Action cell every Friday at noon. Mariann Russell, Connie Woods, Irma Sherwood, Betty DeFeis, Cathleen Turner, Eleanor Craven, Florence Ander- son and Terry Guttieri at informal meetings, such as this one, made sure they found time within the college coed's busy schedule to discuss at length those more important things with which every Catholic should be concerned. CATHOLIC ACTION The purpose of Catholic Action is one of working out concretely, Christian solutions to the prob- which beset the student. This organization is concerned with all of the implications of this fact. A student is introduced to a multitude of riches in her life at UC, all of which can contribute to her development as a full human being. Important in these, rank the spiritual riches. First she must deepen her insight of God and man. Then she goes on to see how she might alleviate the crisis of our time by developing to her fullest, her womanly talents. But any attempt at making a success of Christianity in our time is a complex problem, yet one that has its humorous side. The C.A. group in UC studies and gives a presentation of a leading thought. lt discusses such vital subjects as Charity, the liturgy and the official worship. The meetings held each week are begun by the moderator who first clarifies the fundamentals of the topic. A weekly dialogue Mass in St. Vincent's Chapel is offered in union with Father Pando. This, a dis- tinct privilege for the whole student body, required the permission of His Excellency, Archbishop Mol- loy. ln addition to this, a Day of Recollection was sponsored during the end term recess. And in April some members of the group participated in a Mass in the Eastern Rite for the feast of Easter. l24 NOBCDDY 415' - Rx . . . , , Q' yl 4 Front Row: Anna Donnelly, Florence Placek, and Bunny Eng- lish. Back Row: Margaret Crowley, Margaret Hoffman, and Margot Jelicks. Here plans were formed for the outings, parties, and lin shortl all the Nobody get-togethers for the year. ED. note: Jaffree didn't show up for the group shot! Moderator Frank Henninger and Bunny English We think the things we do are more important than the people doing themg we call ourselves No- body. And Nobody can be a pretty happy group. We like doing the crazy things others wouldn't do- rather the things they would like to do, if they could only let down their guard. You could have found us deep in discussion on a rainy day at the Cloisters or in Q-l drawing up a comic strip featuring Jaffree, our automoboatplane. Then there were the times we huddled in the cold of a l5o December night waiting forty minutes for one and then two others to turn up. -l'hat's when we wondered whether it was worth missing a favorite TV program, homework, a date, We looked at each other, admitted that the sane thing would be to go right home, but something lcall it Nobody spiritl made us go bowling anyway--and later, we were glad. This year, we decided we had done enough talking and started an activity-a-week schedule. lt held up pretty well land so did wel with an agenda of socials, bowling, skating and the like. You wouldn't think subway collegians would need physical tune-ups-until you saw some of us trip a square dance partner, drop a bowling ball or wobble around the rink. In the Spring, we combined the doing with some specific discussing about Christian recrea- tion! what it isg how you plan for it, why it works. Over the past few years, Nobody has withdrawn from the blustering, proselytizing group it once seemed, to its specialized field of intensive self-improvement through mutual play. And in the process, we manage to have an informal, Christian, hair-down good-time. l25 I , . ., 5. is , , .1 ,,v3'k,4Q, A. -xxx, , Wk QW... J A. an x 1- ,, , 933 ,-,-.ff-. R? Q14 .- rw E we the gf, f Q' 4 ' We Q 3, ew if Q f t 4 - , on K . lx I , xy Y HE f l X Tony D'Auria, Joan Dobbs, Fran Wells:h, Ed Hoghes, and Walt Doherty l Bill Fenwick, Sal Agro, Tom formed the Athletic Commuttee Moringiello and Tom Mitchell. STUDENT COUNCIL TO mb Jackie Wagner Council Secretary Veep Sal Agro and President Tom Moringiello 127 ff:- H Gloria lmbagllazzo' Frank l:gnBl1elF?er Cathy Sabourin. 3 y Bentley. With an interim of only one year, the chairmanship of the Metro- politan N. Y. Region of the National Students' Association, once again reverts to a student of St. John's, Tom Mitchell. Leadership training projects headed the topics at a number of spec- ial meetings held last year which were attended by about twenty-two schools. Since intentions are to use the purge system this year, even more are expected to be seen at our own Uncle Tom's sessions The NSA Congress which serves as a meeting place for discussions of collegiate problems and accomplishments, was held in '54 at lowa University. Over thirty-one foreign nations were represented in additon to one thousand students from the United States. Minnesota is the site for next year's Congress. At the regional congress late in the spring, Barbara Pfaffenschlager, delegate from St. John's UC was elected Corresponding Secretary and Frank Hennin er ' ' g was appointed Public Relations Director for the region, Walt Doherty is now Alternate Delegate. With the many plans the region had set for the next year, it is expectedto be noteworthy in its accomplish- ments. During the summer months a store discount system is being developed. Also, course .evaluation and travel programs through Europe are on the NSA list of act' ' ' ' ' ivities. Those interested in these areas of student affairs should investigate the facilities of the group. Thus, by free and wide exchange of ideas, coupled with association to people from other parts of the world the members attain their proximate goals while amplifying their leadership quotient. 128 Treasurer Matt wades through all those reports Miss NF managed to gather in four years. Arlien's smile belies her big secret-she didn't read them alll Roberts' rules, desegration debates and other heated arguments served as incentive for UC's NFCCS delegation who found their l954-55 home in a select Newsroom cubbyhole From all three levels: national, regional and campus, the long arm of service through NF was stretched to our college this year. With national veep Arlien Brumit and regional treasurer Matt Hermes acting as leading UC representatives to NF, the wonders of Europe were introduced to Brooklynites. They, along with others from these parts, helped to bring NF's main purpose to life in UC: that of giving plasma to college activities through many diverse commissions. It has been our privilege for three success- ful years to handle the New York-New Jersey Forensic Commission, and this year, with chairman Joanne Reilly, UC played host for the National Catholic Speech Tourney and at the same time, made a clean sweep of the event once more. l954-55 also marked the birth of UC's first lnter- national Relations Club group while plans were laid for a second Catholic Action cell. NF pro- grams also aimed their varied sights at foreign aid as quantities of books and clothing found their way to Vietnamese and European students. At the regional elections in May, Matt handed the checkbook to Walt Doherty, and Arlien left NF for the Vice-chairmanship of the Young Adult Council. Another year of nation-wide colle- giate activities in NF were at an end-the results of which the minutes of the Pittsburgh Congress will emulate. , ---- -- ,, . X xu.R'nF: 1,146 if ff'- .pf . arf -'ir'-Vg. ' A 41 Pat, Bill and Walt try to look officious for the camera- Kay, Doris and Joanne look over some forensics biz while Bobbie and man, but there's a limit to a photographer's talent. '29 Eileen smear fingerprints on the commission's trophies A A P TL In - , ,.,,,N.lm H l , at N I 'V' r-' , W Q-'hm' . .W -:Q ' ' -fl, W . Q . , . , R J ,, h . . AWNQ- uv W -an W ' ' ., '10 fm! 1 J ' 1' g .4 ' A . - f I f I- VV. Q!! ' H , 4 i .1 M I -V ' 1 .4 5 ' s p . S 'NS-.. . .J y 3 ,I Q-A. 5 ' ' W , n .11 5 J .S J 5 J X Q1 A' GK 'Q' ky fu, N zui'i,y,,s'2'v , -'QQ-,xiatvgv -I ,,. V' 1 ' W. I... x 3 v, .- A 3 ,N , .H ' ? '- It ' ff, wifi -Suv Wal? 'W fb-1'-. 5'mQ's. 's Q' 'il ? :'d..3 x A I 4 J , ga N, HN, M uh, 'I Q W ,ff 6, ff tg Q, wk .f ' 5 ' ' A 'if Q 'X 1 ' K A M sf' I 3 1 yi E-f UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CHORUS lt was a great year. ln some ways, one of the greatest. The Chorus and the Choir made six public appearances between September and June, so it was an active year. This was the ninth year inrwhich UC students have sung under Mr. D. During that whole sweep of years, the Chorus, or portions of it, have performed on fifty occasions. Music has been learned and prepared for performances so quickly by the groups of recent years, that work was called off between December twenty-first and early February. During that interval, a drastic reorganization of practice was effected in the matter of rehearsal attendance requirements and the care of music. One result was a tremendous drop in the membership of the chorus -from one hundred eighteen to one hundred six. Quality of performance im- proved, if such was possible. All this year's events were big-professionally or sentimentally. Twice, Christmas and May, the Chorus and Choir filled the Opera House of the Brook- lyn Academy with music, always stirring, often rousing, many times melting. Remember The Song of Christmas. Lo the Messiah, The Hallelujah Chorus? Remember My Child is Gone, and My Dream is of an Island Place? Then there was Worcester in early December, the Academy again on Jan- uary tenth, the Centenary celebration of the St. Vincent de Paul Societyg Burl- ington in mid May and, the last singing for so many old and faithful lovers of the Chorus, Senior Class Night on June ninth, when every voice was filled with heart and many eyes were moist. lt must be said, by way of tribute to the Class of '55, that their going leaves the biggest gaps in Chorus membership ever caused by the departure of a graduating class from UC. Their voices and enthusiasm will be hard to replace. and always on time. The Concert Choir '31 w, X S K -I' 4.1 Qi , ,, hlf, f 1:, 3 ' Z s,, x-,. ., r A rf Q V ' ig? Y V . , I ,s Qi I --...os SHO X , . sw 1' X tic ? 5 C H ...f- M, he E' V . n ' jflf if FH Glo gets well seasoned from Chef Ra na and IS almost ready to smg 1 1 -1 ffm 4 Av' ix xx x .:,- T, sl. 11 V Hia., nf :Y ' .M. FfW, 7,511 ' 3, I, QE-if 1. 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On Saturday afternoon it was the Freedom Trail around old Boston for most of us Brooklynites. Then that trip home. But, May came around as it always does and the Berkshires and the Green Mountains were bursting with beauty. We wanted to bring one home to Schermerhorn Street. At the Trinity Festival the singers, Mr. D. and Doris performed superbly for an audience which realized what they were hearing, Said the Burling- ton critic, The group that seemed to be out- standing was the Small Choir from the St. John's University College Chorus. This choir of thirty eight members sang with great power and volume which could be diminished to a muted whisperg they sang with great sweeping phrases and with delicacy of expression. lt was a great year! x -X if O lb-f'2?'. LOS l-HSDANOS President Eleanor Kennedy and Veep Clelia Scala translate last week's minutes. Did you hear the sound of castanets around UC and wonder whence it an ? ' em ated. Natural- mente, from Los Hispanos. The castanet lessons were an innovation of the club's previous pro- grams. Judging from the merry clicking, it was difficult to say who was the more enthusiastic, teacher or pupils. During the year, our affable moderator, Professor Felix Guigon, secured and explained inter t' f'l f h es ing I ms o t e sunny land of Castile. We had the opportunity of hearing first hand the ex- periences of Maria Badalamente's travels in Spain and also had the privilege of witnessing her film and explanation of a true-to-life bullfight. We tried exciting new dishes and rare vintages at our annual dinner which was held at the J'ai Alle restaurant. Almost all the club's roster turned out for an evening of European cuisine and Old World entertainment. Later, we watched an exhibition of native dancing featurin Luisillo 1 , Q and Teresa. lt so influenced the audience that one still heard the clicking heels of UC's Hispanos an hour later. Our year thus ended with appetites for food and Spanish tradition well satisfied. After this, our novice year, look for Los Hispanos' professional sounding castanets in UC's halls. l36 Treasurer Dolores Avitabile collects dues from Marion McCoy and Irma Sherwood Anna Donnelly, Jackie LaNoche and and Professor Guigon, Moderator. FRANCAIS To most people, Franco-American just means a can of spaghetti. But here at UC, Le Cercle Francais helps to give a fuller meaning to this term-to supply a deeper appreciation of the reciprocal cultures of two countries. Through their journal, which is published each year, members try their hand at prose and poetry written in the sonorous French language. As a member of the Alliance Francais, the club invites lecturers to supple- ment their noon-hour meetings and enjoys local color by way of films made available by the Franco-American Audio-Visual Distribution Center. This year, led by Mademoiselle LaNoche, the club made the most of its short meeting times to fulfill all these objectives and still found enough minutes left over to visit the International Trade Fair, to see a French movie, Hen- rietta's Heartache, and to plan for the highlight of the term, the annual French Club Dinner. With an eye for variety, after having already sampled the cuisine of LeMarianne et Fils, they chose the French Hut as the scene for their feasting. And so, as you can see, Le Cercle Francais gets as near France as a subway token will allow-and has lots of fun in the process! Regina Ford, Marianne Light, Pat Carolan, Antoinette Camp- Jo, Anne, Angie, Betsy and Eileen. anella, Eleanor Craven and Bunny English surround Anna and Jackie. 137 - E CERCLE f Ed Butler- Reg - set W SC hotbefaphen in I interes Eileen Schmitt i without a d please D presents the all- important question to the Gaels: When can we fit in another party? - tefeSf6CI cl Wait oohefw Segrelgh Seems he Plans bemg ted in me IJ UC's Irish, with intentions of making their club a more cohesive group through varied and increased activities, set out this year to revamp any existing plans or schedules. In addition to reports and discussions, the club's weekly meetings were very much enlivened with the introduction of Irish dancing lessons. But the lectures were the big attraction-especially those given by Father Donald O'Callaghan on Irish politics and Daniel Danaher on the I-rish thea- tre. It was gatherings like these-unusual and interesting right down to that wee nip of green tea and soda bread-which realized the intention of which the members first spoke at the be- ginning of the year. Mr. Danaher awoke enough interest in the theatre to warrant the cIub's excursion on Boyd's Ship, a comedy presented by the Davis Irish Players. And there were other good times beyond the boundaries of UC. As members of the Brooklyn Gaelic League, the group tried to acquire just a bit of a brogue and furthered their rhythmical interests with more set dancing. At the St. Paddy's Day Dance held by the Intercollegiate Gaelic Council, they proved that their toe-stepping efforts were not in vain. . For once the year's activities did not show a lopsided list of all beer parties. There were some, of course, but for the first time in a long while there was a more than sparse sprinkling of other in- teresting and worthwhile activities. One final party did conclude the successful year, a year which brought the glad tidings that the Gaels are back in full swing. l38 Tl-IE ELS Cris and the rest of the Gens crammed operas, movies, lectures et al into ENS RONIANA Grace Genovese, Walter LaCem.tra, Cris Muscarnera, and Marie Badalamenti. those noon hour vacations to sunny Italy. With the objective ofperforming a happy dissemiw nation of Italian culture in mind, the Gens Romana engaged in a successful and busy year of activities. As in the past, the Italian element of the club extended its invitation to all non-Italians wishing to adopt a part of ltaly's art, music and lore into their life. Amidst sandwich wrappings, milk containers and cigarette smoke, Verdi, Puccini and Leoncavallo found an unusual, but welcome and appreciative surrounding and proceeded to make the noon time trip to Italy more authentic. The strains of this beautiful music in the background set the scene for Maria Badalamenti's narrative and films from her own real trip to Italy. But not satisfied with only lunch hour activities, the Gens also put on their agenda an outing to the theatre to see Aida and a highly successful co-sponsor- ship with the French and Spanish Clubs for the Latin Quarter dance. Later, a laugh-filled party at Grace Genovese's home served as a perfect year-closing event and occasion for reunion with old members. Underlying all their functions, the theme of the Gens Romana has been to show the tremendous in- fluence of Italian culture on the civilized world, along with the objective of making all members live through a year of real fun-Italian style. I39 fl!! Z ,.,-- Q-'cl M-'Q' ,,,,, uw' 4,. ff-- -md' --...f I .1 ' n.,,' ' -sv? , I, Jww, 43. ,. Y WN N 'Jn . .fl A - ,.f 1.-,wfa 1' - fy ' ' , ' ' ,Wm ,r A, gut' as N X , . 4' w M 9, , .5- , . f - 7 ----- .. 1-.. '-3. X , -0 Li? . 'W ' .nl 4 -nu. Ill B En lish, Joe Chicarella, Tom Sinnott Frank Henninger, Phil Heary, and studen moderator, Cathy Sabourin. Room IIO6 became a' global hotspot this year when the members of IRC took to international sleuthing. For those unacquainted, IRC is alphabet soup for the newly formed International Relations Club. The initial overseas assignment handed out by President Kathy Sobourin was the task of getting first hand, news on such nations as Turkey, Ireland and Liberia. Althea Brown, UC's own Liberian student, served as reporter for her home country, while the United Nations provided an informant on Turkish affairs. The latter concerned himself with his country's relationships with the Soviet Union. Though the facts were often grim, his humor showed through and the talk fth most informative and entertaining of the year. ' d sonal studies and held discussions on proved one o e Sparked by the knowledge received from their guests, the members ma e per I E tian situation and the importance of Antarctica in the balance of power. d ere not such current topics as Red China, the lsrae i- gyp , With only the lunch period for their time, lRC'ers did an amazing job jockeying for speakers' positions. Wor s w the only tools used by the club to get acquainted with the world. In order to see better what they spoke of, films were shown on Argentina and the NFCCS European tours. The United Nations buildings and the International I-louse were also objects of the probing eyes of UC's international reporters-even Vincent Auriol couldn't escape their many questions. Wishing to be more than armchair ambassadors, IRC joined with NSA and NFCCS in sponsoring a Book Collection for students in E e Viet Nam and other Asian posts. ' ' ' d ' their first year. Whatever the numbers next year, urop , As can be seen, the club didn't waste any time in getting starte in h' h mi ht arise, one thing is certain: once a week next year, some UC ers will be whatever the international complications w ic g getting mighty verbose about them. l4I unny g Carol Guess, Eileen Griffin, Gerry McTigue . . ,r i 4 enza, and Kay Walsh. MATH SEMINAR , , i quic y into third gear in the Fall with a lively discussion of Mat- thew Klein's Mathem t' h M a ics in t e odern World. The Sem's moderator and wizard, Doc Cassidy, held the wheel on this first run on the activity road. Though the modern world was seen to be a wonderful place, the secrets of ancient Greece and Egypt still held sway for our mathematicians. The members, led by President Jim Browne, delved deep into the mathematical foundations to be discovered in these countries. From the fine teaching abilities shown, we might have mistaken the talks they gave for a WSJUC's Profs of the Future program. Especially stimulating were discourses given by Rora lacobacci and Jack Roche on Basic Concepts of Relativity and Mathematics as an Art Fo rm. Figures dancing in their heads Cmathematical, that isl, the members then set to work on a booklet containing prob- lems and solutions as an aid for the Elementary School Teachers' examinations. This venture a success, high hopes have been placed for a Mathematics Journal which will be in the making next fall. Both faculty and. students will share the creative burden for this work. Having washed the publisher's ink from their fingers, the members took off for a lecture and film presentation on Digital computers at M.l.T. given at St. John's College. Following the show, the group took up a personal statistical study at Lutz's. One question remains-was the keen interest shown purely mathematical? This problem will top next year's agenda-and will be taken up with much fervor, no doubt. UC's answer to UNIVAC the Math Seminar sl'd ' kl l42 Front Row: Bernadette Vaskas, Moderator Doc Cassidy with President Jim Browne Second Row: Eileen Cahil, Gerry Mc Tigue, Marge Leichus, Mary Colling and Rora lacobacci. Back Row: Eileen Cana van. Standing: Ginny Mitchell, Rose Sapl ' Top: Hernan Morales, Flo DeStefano, Art Breton, Blase Sal- vi, Fred Durr, Diane Kormanik, and Bob Boswell. Bottom: Tony Riario, Carl D'Andrea, Marge Jones, Eileen ,ir Griffin, Marge Mones, Elma Caccavo, Martha Torres, Marian Jaworsky, Dolores Meltz, Al, and George Peruzzotti. r: A, ijiqif BIOLOGY SEMINAR Moderator Dr Libe t, . r I and Sem Presidenf Art Blue mke Little things, big things, dead or alive all come under the microscopic glare of the Biology Seminar. Perhaps future Dr. Salks may be developing in the group, but the Sem leans on the more easily available scientists who have a tangible insight in the field. Guest lectures, members'with time and penchant for literary or lab research, are given their day in the club's list of activities. Dr. Escher from the Sloane-Kettering Institute spoke on cancer, Miss Jennie Shapiro on the electron micro- scope and Dr. Livingston from the School of Pharmacy, on Pharmacology. The last and probably most enjoyable lecture was given by Dr. John Baiardi, formerly on the UC faculty, now'chairman of the Biology Department at L.l.U. Student Fred Durr, followed these with an amazingly lucid discussion on Immunology. Physiology and experimentation therein appealed to the members, and along with a study of nature lore, practical knowledge was compiled. Led by Prexy Arthur Bluemke and Veep Hernan Morales and in collaboration with the Chem Sem, Christmas parties, picnics and other social affairs made for a happy, congenial year. 143 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR . Lest the vast store of ideas and ingenuity lying in the Chemistry students' minds go to waste, the Seminar seeks to provide the needed psychological outlet. With idea-man Dr. Richard Magee at the helm, the traditional format was broadened this year to engulf new and diverse activities. As in former years, the core of the Chem Sem was made up of student and guest lecturers, movies and field trips. Former Metropolitan ACS Chair- man Carmichael impressed us all with his exceptional insight into the Pet- troleum lndustry. After a background study of the History of Chemistry by Paul Kwasneski, Vice President Natalie Kwasneski told us about the chemical doings of genes in the individual's heredity pattern. Jim McCarrick rounded out the students' side by an elucidating hour spent on the new and growing polystyrene chemistry. For the senior students, Dick Mayer organized an in- formation committee for graduate studies and ACS affiliation. The Snell Research labs were toured by our group of aspiring chemists, and though another trip to the Ruppert Brewery land labs, tool was unani- mously favored, the busy schedule cancelled it-much to the dismay of our interested members. To bring out the latent creative talents of the Seminar, greater emphasis was placed on two projects: a research program and publication of a journal, both essentially for and by the students. The Science Students Review, pub- lished in conjunction with the Bio Sem, blossomed into success under the erudite editorship of Marian Chu. The student research group, led by Presi- dent Elma Caccavo and with the assistance of Professor Val Cotty and Dr. Richard Magee, successfully performed an analysis of blood and set up a new program schedule for next year's research group. As far as socials went, the Chem Sem went along with them! A Christ- gias party at Elma's and the traditional picnic at Clove Lake highlighted the oings. All in all, with Professors Konde and Wiseman playing a leading part lbut staying out of the stagelightsl, with Dr. Magee ever at work, a happy chemical melding of painless education, good times, fun, and reunions made up an excellent empirical formula. Professor Anthony Konde is Front Row: Eileen Griffin, Blase Salvi, Marge Mones, Elma Caccavo, Nat Quasneskey, Sleeping Beauty, Margie Jones, Marion Jaworsky. Second Row: Mo O'Reilly, Diane Kormanik, Bunny English, Fran Espo- 144 sito. Back Row: Dr. Richard Magee, Dick Mayer, Jack Breslin, Jim McCarrick, George Peruzzotti, Carl D'Andrea, Tony Riario, Bob Boswell, Bill Fenwick, and Professor George E. Wiseman if 1 5-' xy ff? Q , 35? R ' M . . 4 ,- ' -' iw. -A '- , fffiwgr' f 3 'f fig? i ' i Y ,,, Lv-my 'M' 4 'X , A ' X, if I 4 -. , ,sg9y,,V 1 ' L ' ' 'N '46 Bobbie Pfaff, Kay McGowan, Carole Power To paraphrase an old song: Life upon a debater's stage ain't nothin' like the world supposes. An opportunity for travel, parties, dances, social activity are all unfortunately the fantasy part, the stage-door Johnny line. The real life of a debater? That starts with the first club meeting. Dr. Rowley looks out over the faces of the debaters, sighs, and in his usual optimistic way says: Well, we'll never do as well as we did last year. But we don't go into contests to win them. After long hours of research on the year's topic: Recognition of Red China, the club ventured to the U. of Vermont-- not to win -and we didn'tl At the N.Y.U. Tourney, the outlook brightened when the old pros, Jim Hall and Barbara Pfaff, together with some new pros, Kay McGowan and Cliff Chu, tied for f' t I irs pace. At the end of the fall term, Jim announced his transfer to night school, and consequent retirement from debate activities. To fill the empty spots in the line-up, Doc sent three Frosh, Kay, Cliff and Carol Guess and a Soph, Bobbi McNamara, to the Fordham School of Ed Tourney. The happy result was the attainment of a first place gold trophy - besmudged with forty odd fingerprints! This same quartet, braced with little green pills to allay the seemingly contagious epidemic of car-sickness, set out for Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the following week. The team came out on top again. The Georgetown trip, next on the program, was highlighted by a Sunday morning horseback ride at a Virginia ranch. Individual trophies came with this trip-gold ones from debating and red ones from riding! Kay and Cliff then took on the West Point Eastern eliminations compiling a fine record and finishing onl one oint r Y P out of the winners' circle. At the same time, Arlien Brumit, Carol Guess, Barbara Pfaff and Carole Power debated their way to success in the Hofstra Tourney. The real high point of the season came with the NF contest, held at home. We had to win this one. And so we did. The nation's first place was ours for the third straight year, and for the third time, Doc Rowley was chosen Debate Coach of the Year. His trophy, with eight other individual trophies, now sits in the UC office. Yes, it's a gay exciting life: late hours hard work cold coffee cigarettes no matches But wh t' th ' d , , , , . . . a s on e min of every debater? Next year of course! The life of a debater may not be what anyone supposes, but they love it. EBATE CLUB 1 n l Guess aces 'llyi Caro relefen Schmitt, Joignsteiif of .itgddlgbaxes Eleen p in Ax .Wlnnl Jlrn Hallofkfliose tourney Jim Hall and Pat Donahue. Kay Frank Henninger, Arlien Bru- mit, Bobbie McNamara, and Ei- leen Schmitt trying to look in- formal. CN.B. their acting on stage was more convincing.l S McGowan, Carol Guess, IDEECH CLUB Hear ye! Hear ye! And all that cannot hear, ye must be deaf, for UC boasts a multitude of speakers. Our loquacious friends had an opportunity to exercise their talents in a series of contests that were to enlighten and entertain luncheon audiences, win regional recognition and spread the word that the Speech Club was still on the winning sound track. The Dramatic Declamation competition started it all. A sophomore named McNamara emoted her way to the semi- finals only to be beaten by a senior named McFadden with his selection from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Tones and tonsils were polished for the next event, a University-wide Marian Year Contest. Arlien Brumit, with a truly inspired speech, placed fourth. But it was that McFadden gent who again scored by copping a first place tie with one of the College's entrants. Next, side-splitting laughs and smiles from pleased onlookers could be heard and seen during the Humorous Declamation. Pete Donovan, with a Benchley best, The Treasurer's Report, lost in the final round to a bit from the Solid Gold Cadillac done by-you guessed it-McFadden! ln the interim, Jim Hall, enrolling as a night student, resigned from his post as Speech Club President. Pat O'Rourke took over as the new charge d'affaires and started her program of activities with a Novice Contest which saw Frosh Caryl Brode win in a walk. The coming of the Hearst Competition brought shudders to anxious entrants. General Robert E. Lee was the chosen topic and no one on the home front was the least bit surprised when John McFadden headed for the inter-college competition with another UC win under his belt. He was stopped in his bid for a Met victory at that point. Down but not drowned, he entered the NFCCS Grand Tournament along with Pete Donovan to vie for top speaker honors. John won and Pete placed. Jack Ullery and Bill Walsh joined them with dramatic selections and between the two, they licked the platter clean. ' When the Speech Club ran its final contest, the Dramatic Duologue Competition, the entire school was in a quandry. The decision was settled nicely by the contestants themselves. Arlien 'and Jack ioined in a selection from All About Eve, while Pete and John were partners in a scene from All My Sons. The AlI's tied and when these selections, along with other speech-winning pieces were repeated for The .lohnsonian's UC Night, the audience knew that UC vocal talents were abundant. Wh... ,- ,-,wi Bobbie Pfaff, Carole Power, Jim Hall, Joanne Reilly and Jim Hayes .-px The prodigy team of left to right: Carol Guess, Bobbie McNamara, Kay McGowan and Marian Chu's little brother Cliff, gleefully display trophies they won this year in in- ter-school varsity compe- tition. l48 NFCCS SPEECH' TOURNA MENT Vx an-fl 'xx +fW,,,,t..- N i 2 , g l . 0, i Q I 'Y 1' f 52135 , .L i . if ', , 'I' ,g I way: , J r 'M' W! 'i II, . M 1,- Jack Ullery John McFadden first in Dramatic Declamation first in Original Oratory 'U if Kiwi' 3 Ffa 'Q 'Wwe 2. Xxx 1, ' ,f J I . .4 l N I M I 'r1, 'fri 5 ln , 5.wj,fa-1:5535 , X I-ff 1 wha.. 'R nb-Y ' N ' .X,X All N ' , 14, Null . ' W . 1 15' L I I 'WW 'fi 'J mmf I I I ll N r 1 , r , mm ' QI , -rj, 'WS kb ' T': l1v. :X . ...-J exif!!! ' si , M I 1 W H RN X ,K W, H km , R' V X' X, 1 A D- v 1,JQg4g5!a fi 1' ,.i?.11 ' N 3:52 In '21 x 5 56-Nz' Y V: ' ! ,W y ' ' . 4. 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John McFadden and Don Werner were teamed as the brothers whose I 1 To finish a highly successful year, the Stagers chose Christo- uncle was the Mayor. Arlien Brumit played the boys Mama who struggled to keep evil out of her house mainly because it was so inconvenient, and Bill Walsh starred as the bearded, ro- mantic lead. Linda La Mura, taking over the chore of set design, found that a difficult task was part of her inheritance-along with staple gun iminus staplesl, various saws and masking tape. For this production, the backstagers again had a crew of thousands, if you counted by tens and multiplied by hundreds. The big question was, ls the set going to stay this ghastly shade of yellow? lt did, and the result was remarkably effective! Bobby Cue's costume team, so important in the previous plays, again did their work in a truly noble fashion. The originally too-loose tights and too-tight tops, with aid of hurried stitches, numerous pins and other ingenious Cue Crew devices, showed up on stage amaz- ingly true to l5th century life. Cognizant of the fact that for many stagers this was the last performance, emotion ran rampant, but tempers were held in check and the air was filled only by a fine blue mist result- ing from the newly painted teasers. Though this blue mist gave the stage a theatrically fanci-. ful look, at the same time, it also gave the building authorities rather frantic fits! Once the cast got used to crawling under the bay window and past the tree, they scored with punch lines and in general, delighted the audience. No one gasped too audibly when the play's ma- jor mishaps occurred: a cast iron lantern floating to the floor, a stone wall creasing under the weight of John Donohue as the town judge. But one couldn't help but howl when Jim Cully, the Mayor's clerk, thwarted in his. runaway attempt, inadvertedly dropped a white nightgown from his pack. With the last curtain call of The Lady, the Stagers, reminiscing the year's events, said goodbye to falling parapets, soggy baked goods and luke-warm tea, to greasy makeup and sagging tights, to long hours of memorization and character portrayals, said goodbye-until it begins anew next year. T . f ..lXTi'ih.-.,JLa M4 l 57 K KH.. . ..., Q -s .:W4n p 5 4 ,,,, ,. -Y' ,f- QC BEHIND THE SCENES Right: Dick, Bob, and Arlene spent many a happy hour romping around their Clighting7 cage. Left: Linda inherited the job of set designer and subsequently flipped. xl r-3-gp P . Q? -54? A 34 Q 7' fl: 'It 1 P 9 -C 135' r 'ff 'K .451 'If 7 2: -I-js SAE mf , i -0' 9 .Sh ' Num ,K , -.1 -1 iff' , 5 ,,.- L .- '- Feature Editors Gene Grennan and Betty Fraser. NEWS f, ' 1 :', and Irma Sherwood. Sports Editors Walt Doherty and Phil Pepe. We could tell you a lot of cute things about UC's News. We could tell you about a fearfully mangled radio that perched S- on a filing case and blared music for the culture vultures, or .- I , Dodger baseball when certain others 'held the balance of power. ill io, 'All A And there was the fiendish alteration of names in the mast- .: , 'H head, and the dirty fingerprints left on the wall by two editors A 2295 nlatlwching jumping heights--but that's only a very small part i o t estory. Common knowledge: anyone who accepts a responsible I position on the paper is nuts. The work necessary for a weekly I in a school the size of UC passes into the realm of co-curricu- lar insanity. We won't quote hoursg we can't. You sit glaring at the paper, what is that word, I know l know it. Somebody's got to go down for cokes and ice cream. Gotta sleep, test tomorrow. Who studies? Who sleeps? One thing you do learn and that is patience. The best thing about it is, that you're not martyrs. At 3 A.M. the ever- loving subway gets stuck. You lean against a pillar. Well, nobody asked you to do it. You're enjoying every painful moment, and you know it. Sure you're improving UC lyou hopei and you're not doing bad by yourself. y Ray Batt made the noose a weekly this year and led it to All-Ameri- can honors from the Associated Collegiate Press. Well, you're playing with the big boys anyway. And it's not all thorns and thistles, Everytime you write, you get better, more disciplined, even lunheard of collegiatelyl more readable. The Newsroom? that's home. lt feels like home, it smells like home- thank God it doesn't look like home. Not that it's messy. Why l'll bet if you looked hard enough you could find the floor. The big issues '54-'55-. . . the Marian pilgrimage, Cyrano, UC's National Catholic Forensic Tournament sweep, the revised Student Council Constitu- tion, and the University-wide Student Congress. 1 When you get around to it, the News is typically UC. Call it a chore or a challenge-it's something that's done because it has to be. And the people who put the News together, each inspiring in his own way, realize their part in the common job. You write little back-pagers and front page features. You keep moving and when the impossible story comes along, you write it. Heck, that's what you're here for. l6l It would be superfluous for us to to enumerat th ' e eyears activities for THE JOHNSONIAN. Here before you is the product of our activities. Nothing else need be said But K behind every page, there is an unprinted story of this .year'S W staff. Just because we were the goofs we were, we'll remember the method of production tor lack thereofl, while you'll remem- ber the product. - Bill's story was not so much that of an editor doing his work well, but more important was his way of pacifying the staff with the little things he did: stealing the faculty room fan, making late-hour jaunts to Howard Johnson's for snacks, and ev t . . . .. . er rying to convince us that something great' was bound to emerge from the sorry mess before us. Sugar's story was the senior serial in l9O parts Cmany sad, many even sadderl, prefaced by a faculty section, held together by a class history, and with an epilogue of activities write-ups. We even had a staff physician to doctor all the little ills that cropped up, and to make sure we had a fat, healthy year- book. That was Nat. Then just to be obnoxious Ra batted . . Y out the Sports Section in the time which would equal our setting a sheet f ' ' ' ' o paper in the typewriter! From his speed, it was ob- vious that he worked by the piece and not by the hour At the other extreme, there was Arlien lf we printed every gimmick she dreamed up, our activities section would have come in thirty-two volumes. Our flatfooted solicitors Cathy d S I ' an a, our ' house mother Anne, our shutter-bug Joe, our own efficient Mariann, each helped to get the book to press- again and again and again. The story has a closing chapter' one of thanks fro the . m entire staff to those who helped in time of need. To our girls F .d -B b . . . - . . rn ay o bl Cue and Mo O Reilly, to our muttering typlst Dick Juliang to Pete Donovan, who provided a literary shot- in-the-arm to the writing staff: to Joe Palermo, who always Chief Bill Fenwick . managed to deliqht everyone with a verbal ick , p me up - Editopin- to each of you: Thank you. Senior Editors Natalie Kwasneski Anne K h , ees an Quinn and Mariann Russell. Anne will long remember the summer days when grandma had to mind Baby Cathy just so m th o er could make the trek down to school to write something nice about someone's fibula. Nat almost went blind trying to read Sugar's writing and Mariann wrote and wrote and wrote. We'll never forget those pleading cries: l'll trade you Bishop for Agro, Moringiello, and Mahony! and 'll typed Fenwick and Brumitg you type the rest! 4 I I al r Pu f,Q 1 UE, ,, allfnouu 3 1 Ai 1-- AP? ' Ep '5-fb, - . ' ww M 'QE' A LIV' .. ' ' dk 33,525 we ,A if f'?' ICE' 'M' 1' ' 9 F-: Q W m . 1--xv A Q r-ff 1 1 X , N ff, .JP ,Q ' ' X .2 JC' px l 'X l.r'r 4 I A Nw.,-qw-F.. WM N N,- .x ' Nd ' N a n p- 5 B Front Row: lrene Berbrich, Eunice Masters, Kathy Sabourin, Palma DelCarvo, Phyllis Maro, Chris Muscarnera. Second Row: Loretta Deiker, Maureen Hannon, Alba Pernetti, Janet Flood, Lorraine Ramp, Doris Celandine. Third Row: Arlene Calland, Dolores Dillon, Maria Badalamenti, Clelia Scala, Katherine Walsh, Rose Sapienza, Grace Benenati. Back Row: Nancy Ziernan, Clare Thompson, Pat Carolan, Bessie Salvi, Ellen DeMaio, Marge Mones, Lucille Aquanella, Dolores Avitabile. A371 3.51 DELTA EPSILON BETA The DEBs hierarchy: Chris Muscarnera, Student Council Delegate, lrene I64 Berbrich, Presidentg Pat Carolan, Recording Secretary, Loretta Deiker. CO 95P0 1Clil'1g Secretary, Clair Thompson, Vice President, and B9SSle Salvi, Treasurer. The calendar was crowded, the days busy . , . By June, ticket stubs and confetti were mem- ories of an exceptional year for each of the DEBs -Not too much talk, just the right touch of fun and then at the end of the year a feeling of friend- ship that's'hard to beat. A flock of well-dressed debutantes gave way to a bevy of car hops as the pledges battled along on the road to Awful, Awful -l-lAZlNGll With their gold fish gone and their blindfolds off, the happy and maybe a little tired new mem- bers moved on to the quieter atmosphere of the induction dinner at Michele's. There, they finally got those little pins for service above and be- yond from President lrene Berbrich. The months went on and the memories grew. With Thanksgiving and l-lalloween around the corner, came the first party with the Manhattan Ski and Outing Club. Merry Christmas rang around the walls of our hunchbacked quonsets when 35 of the DEBs played host to children from the David White Settlement House. We've got to admit, though, that the main attraction was a borrowed Santa from Commerce. ki .!, fx. -4, Befsl' a Cf on put me of fhe fa e finishin mous Bent, Q touches on ey POSl'er5 f -.1 rx 'J Rf, 3 - 'ha..f Ag' Irene and Eunice have a gay, mad, carefree fling at one of downtown 165 Brooklyn's wildest supper clubs. W' ,X Y i . , 2' r I M H17 F f ,. 'IP I l ' , J. sk , . ,Q if A ,N-wrf'.4 Aamir fi ,N ' . i' f r 5 'v5,-,1-QW ' sv' ,WJZVA f.k,,,.l-xl l ' ' Q D or 51 'J' 0.5 T Kings Point never had it so good! Soon after the start of the spring semester, all thoughts and plans were directed to the last dance before Lent. UC'ers mambo'd and charleston'd beneath multi-colored balloons and confetti at the Mardi Gras. The spirit of the sisters carried over into Lent and yet was realized in a different manner when the DEBs supported the inter-sorority Communion Breakfast on Holy Thursday. With the spring semester well on its way, a party with Alpha Kappa Psi filled the calendar for May just before the dog-days of finals came upon us. Senior activities loomed ahead of us with elec- tions right at the top. Those last few weeks of June were the ones that showed the happy and sometimes crazy spirit of the DEBs. Our seniors weaved in and out of their own activities and then went on to the final days of sorority get-togethers. A dinner for the seniors and a visit to Broad- way, where we weren't the witnesses for the pros- ecution was our own finale to a fine and happy year for all. l66 I Y' lt? U - or F,- H game moon T M This trio of Loretta, Irene and Clare just doesn't look blood-thirsty enough. Q t u ' 1 Qing 'ills The symbolism? When it rains, it pours. But they're using Diamond Crystal to demonstrate the Morton Salt Ad!-which all goes to prove that Piel's has less N.F.S. EES The Madri Gras Ball brought the usual excellence of posters from the DEBS. l67 i954-55 was a year of happy, profitable activity for DKD, exemplifying in many ways their ideals of Devotion, Kindness and Diligence. Thirty-seven Chinese maidens with such Oriental names as lmbagliazzo, Gallagher, and Shiro were admitted as new sisters in October. Grand Central Station and F'ifth Avenue will remember all thirty- seven, but the Hotel Astor will remember only two-the two who bunny-hopped up to the desk and inquired, Ah so, this is Amelican Flop House? The new sisters were formally welcomed at the Induction Dinner in November, after which they all cooperated in running their traditional Thanksgiving Open House party, which was such a success that once again the Student Council requested them to run the Christmas Open House. To celebrate the Christmas season they dressed dolls for hospitalized children, collected gifts for teen-age orphans, and donated complete Christmas Dinners to two needy families. The new term brought a few changes which included three new officers. Jayne Dorr passed on the gavel to Arlien Brumit, Catherine DeMeo took Anne Keeshan Quinn's place as Veep and Pat O'Rourke became Recording Secretary as Anne Gorman retired to nurse her writer's cramp. Treasurer Sandy Lee and Corresponding Secretary Doloras Ortega managed to last the rest of the year. Other in- novations were the new Constitution, monthly Sunday meetings, slightly increased dues, and plans for an expanded and more service- able Student Book Exchange. Ihe social activities of the Spring term in- cluded the St. Patrick's Eve Dance, which was very successfully run under the guidance of of Gloria lmbagliazzo, an ice-skating party, and two theatre parties to Broadway plays. The sisters even managed to crochet an afghan for little Cathy Quinn. The year was reluctantly brought to ,.- a close with the Senior Farewell Dinner on June 6, at the Hotel St. George, where the seniors were pre- sented with keys as mementos of their college days. ' ' Vice President Cathy DeMeo and mmf President Arlien Brumit fitig 'if 7 f They all seem to be laffin' it up. iljleh. heh. little do they know that the Bobbie, Marijane, Anne and Pat Bomb may explode any minute with more of those ideas. JH 455' W Q x ,X ,, :vga N I 4 4 4 . slfikb iw: U 1. AD , t K Xu rv, X if? XX? X XXX N :fix-K x 'Y' f ff 5. . ! r 4 rt: bf X 3 , 1 mei, .9 Q. K if Q, 75. V I F A doing a quick change from It looks like someone is in for a fruity Thanksgiving Dinner Greek Goddesses to Oriental maidens. 1 ' those argyle socks will end The quilt was probably for some poor unfortunate waif up a pair of spats. but, through sneaky politics of some sort, Cathy Quinn, the Vice President's daughter copped the prize. Picking a President for the next year was an easy task. As you can see, nobody com- pares with Pat O'Rourke. lEd.note: Honest Pat, this is a complimentg we were going to caption the picture Stool Pidgeon but figured that this wasn't nice.l Extreme left: Wedding presents were bought for all the sisters who took the step this year. Some arrived in time for their first anniversary. Somebody goofedl Monica huffed and she puffed and she blew . . her brains out! And all to the enjoyment of the many who attended the St. Paddy's Dance. l7l There was to have been another shot of the sisters on this page, but the group picture mysteriously disappeared. Consequently, the informal group shown below gives a beautiful assortment of backs of heads and hidden faces. I, Echoes of joy reverberated through the tenth floor last September as the sisters of Lambda Chi enthusiastically inspected their new found treasure. What they had dis- covered at the end of their rainbow was the most precious of gems: a Student Council permanent stamp. Lambda Chi was here to stay! The glee of the sorors gave a bright glow to the Cafe Bohemia, their second annual dance, now remembered as the Hurricane Hop. A check on the weather report for October l8th provides the reason for this supplemen- tary title-Hurricane Hazel broke loose just as the Cafe opened its doors. A further check at the Weather Bureau shows that a mild blizzard attended the first annual dance. tThe members are now taking bets on an earthquake next yearll Red Caps became a UC luxury during hazing when the Lambda Chi pledgees donned red beanies and ties and put in a week's hard labor in constructive hazing. Then came Hell Night . . . Wine, women, and liniment pro- vided finishing touches at the Induction dinner which was held at the White Turkey restaurant. As the numbers grew, so did the activities. The Home for the Aged was the recipient of visits and gifts at Christ- mas time. Cementing University ties, the sorority stepped lightly but lively with the Pharmacy boys at a co-sponsored dance. Merriment over, the sisters turned to more seri- ous thoughts. Joining many other UC women, they parti- cipated in a Day of Recollection given by Rev. George Fogarty. Then a burst of activity accompanied the open- ing of the spring semester. After members risked life and limb at an ice skating party, less hazardous jaunts fol- lowed: led by President Anne Moonan, the group headed for the Museum of Modern Art and later, to see The Saint of Bleeker Street. ' Though only two sisters left the fold in June, the fare- well party was an eventful occasion, for the year had seen many memorable happenings-most of all, that recog- nition. an. CV' 13: rl :vt Mr. Nadine Howard examines the loot Assorted fun marked the entire year for Lambda Chi. Nadine's engagement party with its Indian blankets, crepe paper water can and other shower necessi- ties, and the Farewell Party for the sorority's two graduating senior members, Claudia and Elaine, were all part ofthe enjoyment. 174 The Lambda Chi rest resort. fi 0 'Y5f3'33A2E1 -' . 3 J 411 si iw +5 0 ms' V 4. . y an -.,-iii' 'aiu' .a-.!:'. J . '. . be A S. i.. ,' ' ',. f ' f Big Chief Gallo Nadine, this is the beginning of the end! Claudia and Elaine cut their cake. There's just no end tothe talent of the sisters. 7' 1' . - -..'..41:l-ri-f-f s hh' 1 I I 'N :Ss i. JV X The 1954-55 season, marking the tenth anniversary for Phi Eta Chi, was begun with successful celebrations at Breezy Point and Kennedy's. When wood-hunting, beach parties and barbecues were over, the familar black and pink uniforms paraded once more for sorority hazing. Eighteen sophs doing chain gang antics, ended their week at rendezvous unknown e t ' ' ' a ven o many Big Sisters. That evening though, the center of the stage was stolen by a little white mouse! Life was considerably quieter as the members sat down to the induction dinner celebrating the presentation of keys to the new sisters. But the Biltmore's menu didn't ev en compare with the Thanksgiving spread which generous UC'ers gave to the old people at the Little S' t is ers of the Poor Home. The PhilEta Chi Food Drive was another grand suc- cess. Next, Phi Eta Chi managed to make the calendars go ha wir h h y e w en t e sisters gave the Convent of Mercy children a sneak preview of Santa-mysteriously via a lamp department. V The tenth year in the sorority's history was properly marked by a celebration at the Clinton Hotel. A few weeks laterV A Night Under the Big Top turned the lounge into a circus where the bunny hop became the biggest attraction. Food was tops on the agenda again as the third an- nual Mother-Daughter Communion Breakfast got under way with Father Halpin presiding. Tuckered out from all their activi- ties, Phi Eta Chi members made their last stand of the year with a senior farewell fete: dinner at the Cartile Restaurant, entertainment from the play The Desperate Hours. A golden year had come to an end. 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A , r Q7 ,av 1 ,.?'A s-5- l . v A V r K A , .hw A Q tp . , , . , lj Against the background of a rather inharmonious Cto say the leasti blend of St. Louis Woman, a persistent Won't anybody eat my brownies? and various other chatter, the Squaws officially opened their year by hosting the sophomore girls at the traditional sorority coke party. Soon after, war whoops, feathers and blankets marked the fifteen Squaw pledgees who, later trans- formed to fetching Charleston girls, high stepping dancers and coquettish clowns, entertained with their much practiced precision steps. A few weeks later, the ungainly group met again, this time with the sisters at the Forest Hills Inn. The affair was a great success in that no one tripped on her gown or stuck herself with the newly-acquired Squaw pin. Later, the ham in the sorority showed itself in Cyrano and The Male Animal when Moyna Brophy, Joanne Reilly, Janet Mayo and Pat Kelly took the spotlight for at least a part of iti in Stager productions. Christmas time came, and all the little Squaws set to playing Post Office-with the UC mail- box. Surprisingly enough, most people did receive their mail. This season also marked the crown- ing of Jackie Wagner as Miss UC and Martha Torres as queen of one of the College's frats. Several parties crept in at this time-one out at Bobbie Pfaffenschlager's house, one out at Baldwin and Moya's all girl party. Soon after came the ever-famous Johnsonian flings and the infamous Sigma Chi revenge. Easter week came and the Squaws played mother to the orphans from St. Joseph's Hall. Then, in true tradition, that old demon rain brought a double postponement for the Squaw-lndian picnic. But those weinies were finally roasted on Ascension Thursday. ln June, the sorority ended the year with a surprise shower at Mary Jane and Kathy Beisty's house for long-suffering President, Rosemary Hagen. We were glad she made it, since she had missed her own engagement party shortly before. Ellie Chaya, Squaw veep, provided the evening's biggest surprise when she drove up in her new white Mercury convertible - what a graduation present! Nearly everyone made it to this party, and it was fun: the perfect nightcap for a wonder- ful and friendly year. 180 Outstanding, outstanding Joan Dobbs was this year S the Student Council Rosemary qw . 2 ,HL ' C . I I K wr, ' -1 94. 'nv W' sf if QB 3.1 I I . . , A ,Q W KR K 1 1 7 135 ' ' fkifiiiriiiif ' wi ,igliifiigaf , ,, X mf ' Afiffi? ' 'ptr ,Milf + Qiiw ' 'miie Wflvf ,332 ...1 10 Q Q M.. fgggx .-.' ra it ,! Q -lf? 'P MH, 4 L- 1 XJ M. 2 .ig i l 'L-...g M39 1 -Ya 5 'vw -in 6? W J 1 ,f ..., m ,f 1 'Y mi 'N I 1 I ' , I' s 5 .f ri Vt f I J ll. ' .,v' 'x .AQ KZ' I I Q' 1 'lf.--f- '.'-, -1 4' ' , ., 595 ' fa- -512 'i-' A. C A :nip . Vfm-Lv . , F... 4 ,Jin hy.,-V! I 5' n' . A :' I 6 , . . .'f.'0 Q ..' . ,- n. '.uT.' . ot ,., M.. , . '. J.'.n . .x,,gv.' . gf, ' ..o .r-.t-',.n.1,' .ze P... 'i f. ,sF: . I ..'l.u. ' V Q ax.--z .': o.:,:.: . 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But the rest was to be expected, mainly because it wasqthe unexpected. Like the pledging: ten is about the average for this event, so twenty-three came in. For six years, we have run a bus ride to Philly, so this year no one went. Another surprise was how well Hernan man- aged to soothe the savage beasts that congregated in IOOI once a week. And then, we even had to recall a few G. I.'s from Uncle Sam's branch so that there would be someone to nominate for the May elections. Joe Cliff replaced Hernan in the title role of Daniel in the Lion's Den and Tony Sciocca inherited the Whip's officious tee-shirt. But Bluemke will probably still bill us from Pensacola! The dance, the many parties, the picnics and of course, the Dinner all added up to a shining success for the Silver Anniversary. Unusual, wasn't it? And as usual, the best year ever! The Smith Bros. when they were little boys . . . ...the Whip and Don Non. 'P' The nurse strikes back for the blood that Treasurer Bluemke Delegate Steve and Secretary Fred. The latter had a time drained from the Indians all year not-ing all that noise, 'Q U 'uv-55.1 ? i X ' s .,, 9 -' 42. ff' 2. W2f g V 9 . 'n.Fk, 1 'v' .MQW fl 1 fig 2 i 7 .l vig 1 1 'Q W 1 lx .45 V S EQ -' . fkiix 1: Q,-if ' , -f i it J iii ,I il . s' nd' .f A uf ,A , A ig., t 4 Q A Swv . X if F:-:F -AQ, : Y' Y 4 s .g,V dx 'nm II! LSI! ,,, , Q , ,,, 4..,-gm., , -1 A , ,J fi X ',' 'Win' .A uw P xkxgx -L ...rf ,072 Q4 U '32 X ' WSW gr a 'x A xx I v , ' f 'fa L33 'PP aug f M T K 7 4 Y, pu 'f'+?', ,gm .,v. xg. .. -4 , ,1 x, N X g.. Z 3 ,,.'., I L ' A 1 tx , Y l J Q! U' ' NWI-big , QP- - I by I d , .v -fur 3 1- J 1 ' sf riff' - f,Q2'. if , 1 H ,Q 1 4w cw-wivyfo uf -- JA, 4, A i .G .4 ,I 'I P 189 Now here is a fantastic group. .They don't throw any Fall Flops or Spring Flings, don't sponsor any Busrides to the Moon --as a matter of fact, the Johnsonians don't sponsor anything-school wise, that is! Not that we lack interest in promoting school activities, but the Society figures that, loaded with prestige and money Cprimary Johnsonian prerequisite: be a mem- ber of the idle rich or atleast be able to plead for alms in a dignified mannerll, it doesn't need any dances as such. A recap of the year's doings could be made by stating three words: Parties, Banquets and Balls. With our beloved and noble President Gene Moran minus his Black Bomb, we all trembled that those parties at Montauk Point would be erased from our lists. But fortunately, our honorable Keeper of the Coffers, Treasurer Tom Moringiello had purchased a little '54 Mercury. Seeing as Tom hasn't worked in years, we were all set to tar and feather him for embezzlement, but Corporation Counsel Hal Mahony advised against it as it would probable cast asparagus on UC-what with Tom serving as Stu- dent Council Prexy and all. So we let it ride after he promised to pay the John- sonian share of the Squaw-Johnsonian party. That, by the way, was quite a party. ln fact, it was such a success that we followed it up with a number of other get-togethers -along the lines of Roman banquets. But all this mad- neslsa had to stop, for the I.M. basketball season was upon us, and we had to get in s ape. Fortified with adrenalin and benzidrine, five strong souls, led by Pete Via, Manager, Captain, Coach and Left Guard par excellance traipsed up to the twelfth floor amid cheers and confetti throwing. Although we got through the season without winning one, we tried hard and always managed to get a team on the court. After such a fantastic season, it seemed a very good time to start a series of parties. So we did-nuff saidl Then, Henri Farrar's Restaurant was chosen as the site for the Annual Dinner. This year, with Sal Agro acting as maitre d'hotel Cin the absence of Bill Pertussil, the famed Iron Horse which usually sits org the banquet room mantle piece, stayed there-we took Henri Farrar instea . ,Q , v 4. ru. . A is WK, 1 rx 'U Ami 'T 1' , Tu fi. X THE JoHNsoNiANs Somewhere around this time, more parties such as the New Year's Eve blast at the 8th St. Clubhouse and the Philadelphia weekend doings came in. About that week- end-it seemed kind of odd that our police escort fol- lowed lsirens screamingl behind us. Suffice it to say, we left a City of Brotherly Love lon the Sunday after our Fri- day and Saturday? which was not feeling too brotherly at that point. Later, a little celebration in the Park Sheraton was given for Paddy's Day at which three singers lno namesl were hired A good time was had by all . .. But once again duty called. We had to get in shape for the softball intramurals. So we set out to win our third Softball crown. Compared to the basketball season, quite a different story was in the makings. We managed to coast to the Championship thanks to the fine hurling of Eddie C ls there an alcoholic in the house? J Hughes, who went undefeated throughout the season. One thing though -right in the middle of the softball season we decided to break training and have a picnic. We picked a nice quiet little picnic grove close to home: Belmont Lake State Park, out Babylon way. Needless to say, it was fantastic. That just about wrapped up all the activities of the Society for the year. Next year will be different. Quite a few of the boys have left us to face the cruel world and we'll miss them. lt's hard to forget friendships that have been growing over three or four years-but they'll be back! That was the reason for the start of the society. One individual joined- in friendship to other individuals for the purpose of en- joyment. The Society will endure as long as the members depend upon their own individual worth and not upon a false sportsmanship or group prestige. Anything else that might be said would be superfluous unless it were a reca- pitulation of the achievements of the individual members. Their goal is friendship, their only policy is enjoyment .3 VX l Ns. :CTM 4,-. 'N VIN fx 'UN CI? .QW is 'zu .Yi ' 15,114 12 f,, ,, O , , R , ' v - , ., . , ' Q Q1- O A , . 19 iiihfgi -M ' j . .-1f4f',1 D .,,f. 1- -3' 5 'Cv ui 3595 Mm 5 WUI? VT W I f 1? Bob Clark, President Matt Hermes and Bob McParland. SIGMA Rl-lO Sigma Rho wasted no time starting its amply-filled schedule. The first event on the calendar was a pre-pledge party in which we got to know all our Brothers-to-be. There we shook hands, later we crushed them. lt was rather difficult pledging a group which was almost as large as ourselves but it was worth much more than our efforts. At our Induction Dinner in October, we did not insist that Ron Olson come as Caesar or Dick Miller come as a fugitive from a chain gang or any other nasty tricks. We did 'have honored guests, some of our alumni and our Honorary Brother, Doc Rowley. As a matter of fact, Doc Rowley was the first one there ino one told him the timel and he was alene lno one told him to bring his wifel. Sigma Rho played football last year. That is, Bert Kassai played football. The rest played some other sport or at least that is what the record shows. We weren't last but . . .Christmas time brought a fine offer from Joe Hanley. He would let us clean his cellar. We could also have a party there. lt was a fine quiet affair. Ron Capocasale was Sergeant at Arms. After fighting for a full basketball season, we proceeded to make it as short as pos- sible by losing our first two games. They were very close. Our heroes, Veep Bob Clark, Gene Grennan, Joe Hynes, Prexy Matt Hermes and Joe Westman played creditable ball for the shape they were in. The new term brought an advent of piano playing and four new Brothers. lt seems that proficiency with the 88's was a necessary requisite for attendance at the inter-term party. Almost everyone there tried to play. Walt Doherty, however, was adamant and refused to bow to the public will. We pledged in February and this time, bolstered by the return of Bob McParland from the army, there were considerably more Brothers than pledgees. We played softball too and finished second, losing twice to the team with its name on the cover. Had we beaten them, they would have called the book The Sigma Rho. Joe Hynes and Matt Hermes, who got his first hit in three years and a few more, led the hitters and gritty Walt Doherty did the twirling. Seniors Bob Clark, Mario Bruschi and Don Freel played well all through the season. . The famous Sigma Rho St. Patrick's Day party at the Hotel Something or Other was a fine event and most of the people left with the girls they brought. Then, we were faced with the problem of running two dances almost at once. The Alumni Dance at the St. George was ably handled by Gene Grennan and Phil Pepe. Doc Rowley again attended and commented, An eminently successful affair. The annual Senior Farewell Dance climaxed a fine year, with the handing over of the reins of leadership to Phil Pepe. ' The Fraternity continued to collect money for their adopted Mission in Panama, sponsored the all University retreat in UC, and attended Mass daily during pledging and on First Fridays throughout the year. 192 T TN 1 4 J 422339.11 X' V11 iff 1 5 6 N . 0 - 1:-2:1 S . ? MI -- Q ' .. , , 'S' ,fax ., -A-,SZ . we , 4 i 5 gm I J Ll::5. ex 5' A.-, J .1 qx 1' L-.. ' ' S , . .CQ xl xwx, , yv .- Biff' 1- in SAE . faq :TLiQ..?i .Eff x.Q.K'i.rl M , Q 7 .LK F15 ,ig -. QQ ' X hx. '-:,x-- .kfl kk -.Nh wb N ,vxg-, 3 Q- -gh 'fr-W jx ., ig' M 4 Th e bOYSScongregafe at th H weeper one of Ni:k,S?DQZg IS that h Cavaher Soda on the PeopXe. har much The brothers pus ' ' ' t to make Brother Joe 'r NX thrs as rus richer g V I, ?A4,4, 0 X SKULL AND BONES SOCIETY Prexy Gerry and Brother Roy Counting the Miss UC ballots. C77 -.x- vpp.. I 96 ZW The Skulls started this year off right by accepting into the frat fifteen new members and led by Jack Regan, another socially and financially successful year began. Although chaos seemed to reign in Q-l on Mondays, out of the din emerged the annual highlight of UC's Christmas season, The Winter Informal. For the first time in nine years the ticket'sale showed a profit-as a matter of fact there was so much of a profit that the president was able to take a trip to Florida. lHe's still being investigatedll ln his absence, the presentation of the Miss UC crown to Jackie Wagner was made by a very nervous Bob Carter. Who could forget that last minute date? - For the spring term, a new name, Cardinale's Cats, was dubbed on the society. At last they had a president who could shout longer and louder than the combined voices of twenty- five members. But being only human, Gerry developed a severe case of laryngitis and din once more reigned. ' The Skulls finally succumbed to 'hazing and plunged into the spirit of things. Frank Geoly spiked all the drinks with little blue pills, Charlie Mirabile was presented before a court of the star chamber for high treason and Gene Maiuglo is still looking for that brother who carefully trickled cold beer down his back while he was defenseless and blind- folded. Preparations were made with haste for the induction dinner. And what preparations! What can you serve such an international group when their stubborn nationalistic ideas called for lasagna and sauerkraut? President Cardinale voted for tuna fish salad and offered to me- diate in the democratic fashion. They had tuna fish. With the society functioning as a whole again, preliminary plans for a new idea in lounge dances proceeded. The result was The Rendez-vous. Under the chairmanship of Roy Dra- gotta, an unusual combination of spotlights and two bands delighted the dance-goers. But if these were remarkable, so was the attendance. The midnight raiders, Gene Maiuglo and Tony D'Auria haven't yet coughed up the information on where they secured all those unfa- miliar female faces. n The baseball league also benefitted from the frat's presence. Although they finished in third place, Dino Romano, Paul Carreo and Tony D'Auria made the all-star team. Thus was ended a year of fraternal spirit. And on the horizon is seen another year filled with disorderly meetings and tuna fish fights. Veep Bob Carter presents the Miss UC award to Jackie. , an Co W EP' ' .ff it I I .4 l X,i -4: 1, , Q ' v 9 4.. ' ,w.. QV . - 3 M30 ' Q5 il 2: 4 , . . o 'Q ft . ,v :Lil 1. ,I ' J- a IE! 4 .0 K'-. AVA A' Viv-' f Y' pw I 3 will 'N if l df: 4' 6' .,, Y ai , ' f WX Q 2 , 4 ' f -'J' M W 5. ,arf 'SH Of! 1' .' .156 I 5 Q J M4-f Q' SAT 8.7 ,X E. 'ff' -4' .Jr-H ,gh-f-' 3 X- . x 1 RN O X A . yowbk Y .A- 4 .6 S 40.4 -075 f X U 52'- 'HQ rd 0,5 ' y II , E ,' i. ff on 3-Q, 1 lx ,,-W.. -- 73:-51 . ,. . tow K I . fs VARSITY BASEBALL When a club loses half its regulars and its three top pitchers via the diploma route and still manages to win the championship-that's doing something . . . St. John's did it. Make believe you're Coach Dusty DeStefano. You lose such players as Matt Sczesny, Gerry Mayer, Johnny Sisko- each of them All Stars- and your only winning pitchers, Bud Heerlein, an All American, Dick Eichorn and Hank Kelly. Nevertheless sportscribes put you on the spot and tab your club the team to beat. What can you do? Go out and win the pennant? Okay, so you do. The Met Conference championship-St. John's second straight-was a struggle compared to the cake-walk of a year ago. But the Redmen were the champs of the loop. Witness Marty Satalino, Mike Rescigliano and Walt Brady being named to the loop's All-Star squad. Satalino was perhaps more destructive on the diamond than he was on the hardwood. He just missed copping the MIBC batting title with a .396 but was the circuit's top RBI man with l7, knocked out the most doubles, 7, and was runner- up in number of hits. But what about this year's chances? Gone will be Satalino, Gill Brady, Harry Guckert and Marty D'Amico-all grade A ballplayers. The going'II be rough without them but who says St. John's can't cop all the marbles again? They did the past season . . . without half their regulars and their three top pitchers. 202 f-..:'.y, XX Gene Moran, Captain of the bowling team. UNIVERSITY CQLLEQE ON TI-IE VARSITY Who was the top athlete at University College during l955? Would it be Paddy Kerrigan, the first UC man ever to captain a University baseball team? Or would it be Don Town- send, a fleet-footed junior who set a new cross country record just about every time he circled a course? Or maybe even Gene IChicl Moran, who helped keep the bowling team in the race for its fourth straight El BC diadem? Or would it be a half-dozen others from UC who partici- pated in varsity sports-Guys like Exbal Reina and Frank Czaj- kowski ofthe baseball team, Gene Grennan of the track squad, Jim Brown and Jack Ford ofthe bowling team? All of them, each in his own way, contributed his share to his team's success lor failurel whether it was in the locker- room, from the bench or on the playing field. 203 fn 3 l , Pat Kerrigan, Captain of the Varsity Baseball team accepts the Barrows Trophy. f.. Lm Don Townsend, star trackster from the halls of UC. R The girls' basketball squad, under the direction of Coach Rose- mary Gomez, looked great this year. They were beautiful. Un- fortunately, though their cage finesse did not quite match their good looks ithough' they do point out: We squashed Teachers Col- legel . For t'he record, their record was .444-not as well as they did the year before. But when you consider, they traveled more than the regular St, John's five, that often their games were lost in the closing seconds and that this was the first year they had a home court, you got to hand it to the femme cagers. The Student Council 'handed it to them-medals, that is, for distinguished service above and beyond the call of beauty. Among those receiving awards were Sandy Lee, Martha Torres, Anita Tobin, Mary Newman, and Kitty Minoque, who combined to form one of the top defenses in girls' circles. In the scoring department, the squad was paced by Bobbie Hall, and the Walsh sisters, Kay and Fran. ln fact, the whole team scored --with the spectators. 204 eine CHEERLE DERS will 0-5 fs Iv Pat O Brien, Jean Paris, Martha Torres, Jackie Wagner Pat McDermott, and Elie Chaya. With the basketeers winning more games, the cheerleaders were doing flips this year . . . or at least one of them was- an at- tractive freshman by the name of Maureen Koenke. Besides Miss Koenke, there were six other lovely lassies from UC who helped invigorate the fans whenever the cagers took to the sidelines: Jackie Wagner lMiss UCD, Pat O'Brien, Jean Parris, Martha Torres, Ellie Chaya and that eye-catching, baton-twirler Pat McDermott. Not only does UC have a special place in her heart for this ap- pealing unit, but so also does Director of Athletics Walter McLaugh- lin. Every year Wally takes time out from the annual Varsity-SJ dinner to honor the cheerleaders' captain. This time the honor fell to sparkling Martha Torres. When the cheerleaders are out in the middle of the court, shouting the praises of St. John's, they're not just shouting for themselves. They're the epitome of all UC gals--in loyalty, enthu- siasm and beauty. 205 It INTRAMURAL SPORTS 1 .f.. .. , . QQ-' fflf IPF rr! 1 .4 , Tim J V ,f r 45 9, , 4 ,,A, . , .. . I 4 L -69 1--oo-nv.-gd...--..-.. ' I 'f 1' 1 1 ' ,. ' -- f ,A :7.' .' f , -n ' P-, 'M Q-fly ' ,' ' 4. fa-1. ,W - 1 -1541 A A. Q' ,- T'.f!,Z'v.- L,., ,- A - -.-'Nfvf' .2 1: .- I I .A 4' N . l 4 ' 'N I !' The entire intramural program the past year was, as Frank Graham would put is, one for the book. Okay, maybe it wasn't exactly monumental or earth-shaking that a freshman team should win the football crowng that the Honest Five, winners of the basketball setup, should enter a Metropolitan Intercollegiate Intramural Tournament llosing in the opening round to the eventual tourney champs? 5 that the whole girls program should blow up because of the lack of interest: but when the Johnsonians, softball champs for the second straight year, should be humbled by a faculty outfit-brother, that's one for the book. Dr, Thomas J. ithough better known as T.S.i Beary was declared the winning pitcher. In retrospect, that was only ap- propriate. After all, he did zero the IM chumps itypographical errori, 6-O. And he doled out only three hits . . . must have been thinking he was givin' out A's. In the regular season, however, when they were really out to win, the Johnsonians smothered just about every club they met. So it only figures that five of their players should be named to the News All-Star squad-Ed Hughes, Jim lSay-Heyi Hayes, Brian McCarthy, George Peruzzotti and Bill DeMarco. This DeMarco kid was the chap whoifouled up the football loop. Fouled it up for the Indians, that is. Outstanding in just about every phase of the game when it came to playing with a pigskin, DeMarco was named the league's most valuable player after he led the Frosh to a victory land the titlei over the lnjuns. Another freshman, this one by the name of Al Soeller, was the top banana, in the basketball division. Soeller, with the aid of such stickouts as Carl Ling and Bert Kassai, paced Diamond Jim Horne's Honest l?i Five to the loop bunting. ln a post-season clash, however, they were upset iover losingl. '. -vu., X' bfritfki 1-W' I wyfy ., Y 'rf f-L.. X 1 l 'fr i L.,- f445'N ri enior Directorq ROSEMARY ABBATE 1319 Newkirk Avenue, Brooklyn IN 2-6669 SALVATORE AGRO 8511 21st Avenue, Brooklyn ES 3-7978 FRANCES ALESSI 57 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn HY 7-4884 CLAUDIA ALLEN 115-110 223rd Street, Cambria Heights LA 7-3942 AMADEO AMENDOLA 191 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn EDWARD ANSLOAN 7025 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn TE 9-0564 JEANNE ARAGONA 807 libertz Avenue, Brooklyn AP 7-306 PAUL BAGNASCO 1040 East 39th Street, Brooklyn CL 8-3698 MARGARET BARBERA 791 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn EV 7-2985 JOSEPH BARRY 705 Grand Street, Brooklyn RAYMOND BATT 335 Parkview Drive, Mastic Beach BARBARA BECKER 4149 Kings Highway, Brooklyn NA 8-83 5 FLORENCE BEGINA 1645 East 32nd Street, Brooklyn ES 6-8810 MARGARET BELLOWS 359 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn SH 5-018 RONALD BELMONTE 1105 42nd Street, Brooklyn UL 3-1536 IRENE BERBRICH 306 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn EV 6-8977 MARIAN BILYK 359 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn EV 8-3572 DONALD BISHOP 21 Totten Street, Hempstead REGINA BLIGH 123 Arthur Street, Garden City Pl 7-0084 ARTHUR BLUEMKE 285 Grand Avenue, West Hempstead IV 1-4185 FRANCIS BOUCHER 784 Rosedale Avenue, Bronx TI 2-0656 JOHN BRADY 218-16 93rd Avenue, Queens Village HO 4-4251 RICHARD BRANIGAN 1120 East 38th Street, Brooklyn CI 8-0371 FLORENCE BRESLER 728 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn ST 3-7346 JOHN BRESLIN 131-09 Beach Channel Dr., Belle Harbor NE 4-7575 ARLIEN BRUMIT 241-06 86th Road, Bellerose FI 3-5991 MARIO BRUSCHI 346 East 63rd Street, New York TE 8-4271 FRANCIS BURKE 104-55 114th Street, Richmond Hill VI 3-1623 CLARA BURRIS 250 Beach 119th Street, Rockaway Park BE 5-3545 ADRIENNE BUSSI 41-24 70th Street, Woodside HA 4-8838 ANNE BUTLER 84-13 133rd Avenue, Ozone Park VI 5-7474 ELMERINDA CACCAVO 1975 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn NI 5-9397 GLORIA CAPASSO 494 Kirkby Road, Elmont PR 5-7130 LOUIS CAPELLO 100-06 37th Avenue, Corona IL 7-6333 ELIZABETH CARDEN 78 72nd Street, Brooklyn SH 5-1228 S. GERALD CARDINALE 2168 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn DE 2-1291 PAUL CARR 1351 Hancock Street, Brooklyn EV 6-1527 ROBERT CARTER 1630 76th Street, Brooklyn BE 6-8717 FLORENCE CASEY 2598 So er Avenue, Baldwin BA 3-45:58 JOYCE CASTELLANO 65-40 78th Street, Middle Village DA 6-0563 STEPHEN CASTELLANO 1924 54th Street, Brooklyn BE 6-5703 ADELE CAVALIERE 1756 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn DE 9-5054 WILLIAM CAVANAGH 1424 Hope Street, Springdale, Conn. 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ENNIS 12 Ashland Avenue, Baldwin BA 3-3456 PATRICIA EWALD 139-11 87th Drive, Jamacia OL 7-2930 WILLIAM FENWICK 15 Cooper Street, New York LO 7-6238 RICHARD FILOS 3 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island DO 6-0268 RALPH FINK 2121 St. Raymond Avenue, Bronx TA 9-8243 JOSEPHINE FINN 131 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn Ml 7-5548 PATRICIA FLETCHER 524 East 20th Street, New York SP 7-2411 DONALD FREEL 22 Barbara Drive, Farmingdale JOHN GALLAGHER 255 Martense Street, Brooklyn UL 6-0429 WILLIAM GANNON 240 West 15th Street, New York AL 5-3824 MARIA GARGIULO 1.737 72nd Street, Brooklyn TE 7-2612 RICHARD GLABERE 35 Clovellg Drive, Valley Stream CU 5-977 JOSEPH GORAYEB 567 Drew Street, Brooklyn AP 7-0155 ANNE GORMAN 45 Avenue O, Brooklyn CL 6-5564 GERALD GREGORY 910 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn UL 6-5087 EMILIA GUADAGNO 65 Garfield Place, Brooklyn ST 3-7660 ARTHUR GUTMANN 2575 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn AP 7-7440 ROSEMARY HAGAN 100 Lucille Avenue, Elmont FL 2-2556 JAMES HALL, JR. 30-06 42nd Street, Long Island City AS 8-1795 JOSEPH HANLEY 9518 120th Street, Richmond Hill VI 6-3842 PATRICK HANNAN 444 East 145th Street, New York WILLIAM HARKINS, JR. 864 49th Street, Brooklyn UL 3-981 1 MATTHEW HERMES 113-23 202nd Street, St. Albans HO 8-3204 MARGARET HODGKISS 1972 Earl Drive, North Merrick FR 9-0607 JAMES HORNE 36-30 205th Street, Bayside BA 4-4760 EDWARD HUGHES 9406 34th Road, Jackson Heights HA 6-2288 MURIEL HYLAND 1192 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn GE 4-8357 RORA IACOBACCI 1011 39th Street, Brooklyn UL 4-4357 JOYCE IOVINO 170-16 77th Road, Flushing OL 8-5267 enior Directorq MARION JAWORSKY 1571 Coleman Street, Brooklyn ES 7-0489 DONALD JOHNSTON 856 Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn TA 7-1628 JAMES KELLY 5704 4th Avenue, Brooklyn HY 2-9438 ELEANOR KENNEDY 1461 East 49th Street, Brooklyn ES 7-7549 PHILIP KENTER 590 Helena Drive, South Hempstead IV 7-7973 MARY KERRIGAN 550 Rosedale Avenue, Bronx TY 3-6260 ROBERT KILARJIAN 45 Goldenrod Avenue, Northport, L. 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Hempstead Tpke., Flushing FL 3-4554 MARY MARTOCCI 2964 Schley Avenue, Bronx TY 2-6146 EUNICE MASTERS 9 Market Lane, Lake Success Great Neck 2-9841 RICHARD MAYER 15-47 Clintonville Street, Whitestone IN 1-1335 GERALDINE MENGE 5 Cedar Place, Bronx TA 9-4251 THOMAS MILLER 536 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, N. CL 6-4532 CATHERINE MINOQUE 2910 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn ST 8-5198 VIRGINIA MITCHELL 60-42 70th Street, Maspeth HA 9-3605 EILEEN MOLONEY 360 83rd Street, Brooklyn BE 8-0636 MARGARET MONES 639 Ridgewood Avenue, Selden SE 2-3388 PETER MONTECALVO 509 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn Ml 8-2262 HERNAN MORALES 215 St. John's Place, Brooklyn UL 7-3709 DOLORES MORAN 408 St. John's Place, Brooklyn MA 2-1123 EUGENE MORAN 548 8th Street, Brooklyn SO 8-2156 THOMAS MORINGIELLO 66 Sherman Street, Brooklyn SO 8-3295 PATRICIA MULDOON 37-57 80th Street, Jackson Heights I-IA 6-1 144 MARY NEWMAN 56 Cypress Street, Floral Park PR 5-6820 CATHERINE O'LEARY 59-25 68th Road, Brooklyn HE 3-3506 JOSEPH O'MAHONEY 1121 45th Street, Brooklyn GE 8-8345 MAUREEN O'REILLY 112-09 202nd Street, St. Albans I-IO 4-4547 THERESA O'ROURKE 601 West 173rd Street, New York WA 7-4059 JOSEPH PALERMO 379 Broome Street, New York CA 6-8298 FRANK PAPPALARDO 110 Mulberry Street, New York CA 6-6045 NONA PLESSNER 1670 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx TY 3-6309 JOHN POMARICO 1203 60th Street, Brooklyn ANNE KEESHAN QUINN 42-12 209th Street, Bayside BA 4-5284 JEROME RICHARDS 1679 71st Street, Brooklyn CL 9-3144 MARIANN RUSSELL 526 West 130th Street, New York . 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GI 8-1550 ELIZABETH SLOANE 209 Stradford Road, Brooklyn BU 4-4709 JANET SMITH 11 Kane Place, Brooklyn HY 3-7392 SHEILA SMITH 85-52 215th Street, Queens Village HO 4-3418 MARY SULLIVAN 1036 71st Street, Brooklyn BE 6-0365 CATHERINE SZUMAN 546 1st Street, Brooklyn GE 9-5281 CLARE THOMPSON 219-15 113th Drive, St. Albans HO 4-6145 LOUISE THOMSON 109-12 223rd Street, Queens Village HO 4-2104 ANITA TOBIN 1352 East 28th Street, Brooklyn CL 8-2445 MARTHA TORRES 74-05 Woodside Avenue, Jackson Heights IL 8-1259 MICHAEL TULLY 139-09 97th Avenue, Jamaica JA 3-9259 JACK ULLERY 127 North 6th Street, Phoenix, Ariz. FAITH URBAN 25-14 21st Street, Astoria MARIE URGO 3820 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn GE 6-1333 COLETTE VESPER 1494 East 55th Street, Brooklyn ES 7-3252 PETER VIA 67-13 49th Avenue, Woodside HA 6-2995 FRANCIS VOLPITTA 61 Hickory Avenue, Bergenfield, N. J. DU 5-0156 JACQUELINE WAGNER 39-75 56th Street, Woodside HA 9-2544 FRANCES WALSH 1510 Unionport Road, Bronx TA 8-9833 JOHN WALSH 71-05 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights HI 6-2880 WILLIAM WERNER 222 Beach 121st Street, Rockaway Park NE 4-6262 FRANCES YONKE 2124 East 21st Street, Brooklyn SPONSORS Mrs. Eleanor R. Becker John P. Bellamonte Mr. and Mrs. William T. Bligh Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Bluemke Enes and August Bussi Mr . and Mrs. Edward T. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Casey Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Castellano .and Mrs. King Chu . and Mrs. Michael F. Coiro, Sr. .and Mrs. Frank P. Cue Mr Mr A Mr. and Mrs. William F. Collins Mr Mr . and Mrs. Charles H. Deiker Jeremiah Desmond Mr. and Mrs. William Engle Mr. and Mrs. James S. Fenwick French Club Mrs. Elizabeth Gannon Mr. and Mrs. John Glabere Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gregory Miss Carol Guess Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Hermes INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB ' Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kenter Mr. and Mrs. Julian Kwasneski Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Alessi Miss Louise Apuzzo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barbera Joseph F. Bellamonte Mr. and Mrs. Berbrich Mrs. J. P. Brannigan John H. Breslin James T. Browne Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Burke Mr. and Mrs. S. Castellano Herbert J. Crannan, Jr. Mrs. James S. Cully Josephine D'Onofrio Mr. and Mrs. Emil Durr J. Raymond Fink James L. Labdon Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. La Mura Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lankes Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester R. McCabe Mrs. Dorothy M. McChesney Mr. and Mrs. George F. Martocci Mr. and Mrs. Gene R. Masters Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Menge Mr. and Mrs. James J. Moran NOBODY Mr. and Mrs. J. O'Leary Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. O'Reilly Lorenzo F. Padilla Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Quinn Jean Ryan The Schmitt Family Mr. and Mrs. George Schwarz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shanley Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Sherwood Mr. and Mrs. William F. Smith STAGERS W. Szuman and Family Mrs. Louise Thomson Mrs. R. C. Ullery Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Wagner PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Guadagno Mrs. John J. Hannan Geraldine C. Harkins Mrs. Margaret Hughes Muriel A. Hyland Adeline lmperati Mrs. Patrick Iovino Marjorie E. Jones Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Light James McCarrick The McManus Family Edward Maher Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Malone Capt. Arthur F. Mears Peter Montecalvo Mr. and Mrs. William J. Newman Mr. and Mrs. John D. Quinn Jean-Anne Ronan Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Russo Anne-Marie Schiro Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schiro Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sheehan Mrs. A. Simonelli Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Sinnott, Mrs. F. W. Slingerland Mr. and Mrs. George B. Sloane Mrs. Oscar Stauss Mr. and Mrs. V. Urgo Victor A. Urgo J Academy 2-5374 OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES - R. FILOS, CLASS '55 GREETING CARDS Riverside PRINTING Service Established 1921 Printing Of Every Description COMMERCIAL STATIONERY 224 WEST IO-4th STREET, NEW YORK 2l-O UNIVERSITY CCLLEGE GRADUATES! Here's 'Your Opportunity To Have A REGULAR CHECKING ACCOUNT Without A Minimum Balance The prestige and convenience of a regular checking account at Kings County Trust Company can be valuable in your professional career. We realize, how- ever, that maintaining a minimum balance is not always possible for men and women beginning their careers. So, to help you get started we will open a full business checking account for you without our usual minimum balance and ac- tivity charge requirements. Come in today to open your checking account. Or, if you prefer, you may open your account by mail and continue to bank conveniently and safely by mail. We furnish simple Banking by Mail forms and addressed envelopes. Here's what we offer: a check book printed with your name and business address a monthly statement the use of all our banking services on the same basis as our established accounts no minimum balance or activity charges Have faith in the sincerity of our offer and the above are yours for the asking . . . until you are well established in your own profession or business. Kings County Trust Company Established l889 FULTON STREET AT THE CORNER OF COURT SQUARE BROOKLYN I, NEW YORK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2Il MOST ANY BOOK YOU'LL EVER NEED-ON ANY SUBJECT WHILE AT ST. JOHN'S OR AFTERWARDS-YOU'LL FIND IN BARNES 6 NOBLE'S STOCK OF OVER I,OO0,000 USED AND NEW BOOKS. SELL YOUR UNWANTED BOOKS AT TOP PRICES -yes, even books discontinued on your campusl Tell Your Friends about BARNES 8: NOBLE, INC. 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Serving St. John's University BOOKS SUPPLIES STATIONERY 2l3 new long island home for St. John's at the 100 acre Hillcrest campus, Union Turnpike and Utopia Parkway in Queens, in the Fall of 1955. Conducted since 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers. - LONG ISLAND DIVISION HILLCREST CAMPUS-Utopia and Grand Central Parkways, Jamaica, Queens fAddress all inquiries to 75 Lewis Ave., Brooklyn 61 ST. .1OHN'S COLLEGE-B.A. and B.S.-New Majors in Journalism, Fine Arts and Speech-Men only- day and evening sessions fformerly uptown! SCHOOL OF COMMERCE-B.B.A.-Caeclucational-day session. TEACHERS COLLEGE-B,S. in Ed.-Elementary and secondary levels-Coeducational-day session- graduate courses in evenings GRADUATE SCHOOL-M.S., M.A., M.L.S., and Ph.D. degrees-late afternoon and Saturday sessions fformerly uptown! BROOKLYN DIVISIONS UPTOWN-75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn 6, New York TEACHERS COLLEGE-B.S. in Ed., B.S., M.S. in Ed., Ph.D.-Coeducational-late afternoon and Sat- urday sessions DOWNTOWN-96 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn 1, New York UNIVERSITY COLLEGE-B.A. and B.S.-Coeducational-day and evening sessions SCHOOL OF COMMERCE-B.B.A.-Coeducational-day and evening sessions COLLEGE OF PHARMACY--B.S. in Pharmacy-Ceducational-day session SCHOOL OF LAW-LLB., LL.M., and J.S.D.-Coerlucational-day and evening sessions SCHOOL OF NURSING EDUCATION-B.S. in Nursing and M.S. in Nursing Education-late afternoon and evening sessions ' 9571. Enhrfn Hniuernitg .,,4-ov' g....-- - . - A . ,N . , 7 I- A .--', -,f,.'.,. 3: 'fr..', Y. . J, '-0 . D' - u - Q- ' if1.LLi,'i-iw -..'Ju,4'!f ,:-. ,.'vi:.'.'- L5 wi-39 W? Ll rl 3 . -...,.-,. A , i. 8 l r ---..- ...eo-vx. .. -vm 'Q ,igtfgf F Q I 1 WELCOME! to the St. .lohn's Alumni family and its host of annual alumni activities. Active athletic participation is enioyed through a Bowling League and an Annual Golf Tourna- ment. Former Redman tracksters comprise the newly formed Spike Shoe Club: the alumni ticket plan facilitates group seating during the baskethall season., Jack Lillis '47C is shown at left. teeing off at this year's Golf Tournament. WELCOME! to the many class reunions and banquets of St. John's Alumni. Alumni banquets. dances and alumnae cocktail parties are typical of the active social life which helps retain contact with friends of college days. The Class of '30 are pictured here at the College Alumni Banquet. WELCOME! to the Class of '55 from your Alumni Association, main- tained to help you keep in touch with your Alma Mater. socially, athletically. spiritually. The dais at left shows Frank Sheed, guest speaker at the University College Communion Breakfast. A M I FEDER TIO St. fdnhrfu niuvraitg Preparing a Yearbook, from the time the seniors are photographed till the printed pages reach them a year later, entails more effort thantcan be imagined other than by t'hose who ac- tually do the work. This particular edition required even more effort than usual. The man- hours of work that went into these ZI6 pages are comparable to those required to present a Spring Concert and even surpass those spent on a Stager production. So, it should be good. And it is. But unlike a concert or a play, its excellence is the outgrowth of the talents of a few, those few who comprised the staff of the Johnsonian I955 and those who came to help in the many times of need. As is always the case, some worked harder than others because, among other reasons, more was expected of them. This year there were two such people: Marian Chu and Natalie Kwasneski. Sugar proved to be the greatest asset a Yearbook editor could ever want, and Nat ran a very close second. Their spirit typified the whole staff's willingness to co-operate. To one and all who helped in any way, I offer. something small but something very sincere, my thank you -followed by a big sigh of relief that at last, we did it! WILLIAM FENWICK Editor-in-Chief me an Squuaug zie ' UNION CITY. NIV! IIIIIY Al- was e 1-vue Ogisskf, wbicb enli5bfenet-5 every man t- at comet- into t-bis worlb
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