St Josephs University - Greatonian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THE GREATONIAN 1934 I Ill Llll I Ill ll : ii: :- Qc ll I 5 J 'P-u.-ohm-r , ' ' f-'QY-l3 ' '.'., ,- .nf -f i- .L 1 eff-iz?-Zfgyfffifmf-. .W ---- '-:rw-,1 '5'3'.-fi' -, ,- ...aftJ-e,351'f,,f7Q9xn55fT,j-iixl .1-M.,. - fri'-3 ix.-3 . ' , '.PY'-:-f'f'--ffTi'f:f'f.i' -, 'J' - . if The Freshman Class History JAMES F, NOONE, President JOSEPH D, SHEEDY, Vice-President THOMAS J. BOWES, Treasurer JOHN A. CROSSON, Secretary l-IE Freshman Class dates back to that memorable reception tendered it one October night by the Sophomore Class. lt was an occasion that will live long in the minds of the Class of '37. As guests of honor we were the center of attrac- tion, No details which would contribute to our fullest enjoyment of the evening was overlooked. We were sumptously fed---one cookie and a glass of grape-juice being provided for each and every one of us. Before the night drew to a close, we yearlings were given opportunities to display our talents in various forms of enter- tainment. Our singing, recitations, impromptu dancing and acrobatic feats were greeted with voluminous applause. The Sophomores became so attached to some of their younger brethren that they insisted on driving them home. Those so favored had interesting tales to relate. The activities of the Freshmen during the next few weeks were closely super- vised by the gentlemen of the red hats---the Vigilance Committee. Particular attention was evinced by this committee as to the condition of the Freshman's regalia. In a most fraternal fashion they pointed out unbecoming knots in tiesg occasionally they suggested that starching the ties would improve their appearance, Those given to forgetfulness in the matter of dinks and ties were given aids to their memories. During these days, however, the Class became more closely united. Secret meetings were held to discuss ways and means to freedom. We found strength in union, Regalia was discarded once, but donned again as the committee asserted Ninety-six

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1934 THE GREATONIAN the greatest numbers, Jack Durkin taking his cue as the most prominent Sophomore in the Cap and Bells Club. Besides having a leading role in the annual play, Jack was also treasurer ot the organization. Farley and Conway, though not in The Tavern, proved themselves worthy Thespians in the many one act plays throughout the year. The Vigilance Committee, more vulgarly known as Jim Scanlon's Fire Chiefs, clothed with red hats and angry determination, was the cause ot many muttered threats, many vows at vengeance, many laughs and many woes during the early part ot the year. To them was entrusted the onerous task at forming the unwieldy hearts and bodies- mostly the lattere oi the gregarious Freshmen. They applied themselves to the work with a vim and vigor that was Cro the Sophomoresl highly commendable. The Freshmen came as roaring lions, ready and willing to conquer the world and the College, The Vigilantes saw to it that they became meek as lambs, ready, and yet, unwilling to tollow the kind suggestions of the red-hatted ones. September and October found the Cat' more than popular. Possibly, the tree floor shows that were daily presented by some highly reluctant subiects had some intluence in creating this popularity, Five tat Freshmen singing Kiss Me Again -te-and no cover charge! That travesty ot justice, the Court beneath the Tower, gave more material tor those high-minded writers who plead tor justice to be rendered to the immigrants from foreign shores, the promised land being the College, and the unhappy immigrants being tour score and more at Freshmen, But Jim's task, and ours, is done. We rest on our laurels. The Class ot '36 has ably used the past two years to climb to lofty heights in school history, The years to come hold even more promise. Looking torward to them, remembering what has passed, we leap forward to new hopes, new promises, new victories, To the departing Seniors we cry, Valel , to those about to assume the ermine we sing, Avel , to ourselves we whisper, Speed the dayl V Ninety-five

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1934 THE GREATONIAN l itself, and the Class wavered. But once more, before a week had passed, we tried again. This time the regalia did not return. The growth of spirit in the Freshman Class was physically manifested in the traditional football game with the Sophomores. This was one of the outstanding events of the year from our viewpoint. After trailing for three quarters of a hard and cleanly fought game, we, the yearlings, surprised and defeated our foe with a drive that brought victory almost as the final whistle blew. lt is but a step from class-spirit to school-spirit. Many took this step by enlisting in the numerous extra-curricular activities, The literary-minded turned to The Crimson and Gray and The Hawk, some of our dramatists reached for The Cap and Bells, while still others of us sought the joys of debating in the Cireaton Society, that we might later be prepared to step into the Villiger Debating Society. But do not suppose that the Class was interested only in intellectual activi- ties. Varsity awards for football were made to a number of our men and basketball counted many Freshmen candidates. With the Easter holidays over and Spring making its debut, a call for candidates for the Freshman Baseball team was answered. From this vast wealth of hetero- geneously uniformed performers, a team was finally selected which we feel sure acquitted itself nobly in its schedule. Reminiscing over our 'first year as college men, we can find much that is pleasant. Friendships have been formed which we hope will continue through and after our college careers. lntellectually, we feel we have climbed some small notch, spiritually, we know we have not stood still. Looking ahead, we hope we may prove worthy to continue our journey into the realms of knowledge, into whose vestibule we have but entered. To the Seniors we extend our heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Ninetyvseven