Suffolk University - Beacon Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1948 volume:

Zke BEACON 194$ A PUBLICATION OF THE COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Copyrighted 1948 - Editorial Staff of The Beacon that Principle . . . which has made possible the steady growth of this institution, together with a firm belief that Education should be within the reach of all, Suffolk University has constantly endeavored to fill this responsibility. The large numbers of successful alumni attest to the realization of this guiding principle. The stu- dents of Suffolk have a heritage of which they may well be proud, and which shall remain a never-failing Beacon for youth in its quest for sound education. DEAN ' S OFFICE Bernardine Conaty, Minette DeBoer, Dean Raymond J. Murphy, Dean Lester R. Ott. Marjorie Neilson. RDminiSTRHTion ODD FACULTY BOARD Of TRUSTEES George Rowell, A.B., LL.B., Chairman Bernard J. Killion, LL.B., Vice-Chairman Hiram J. Archer, LL.B., Clerk Rexford A. Bristol, A.B., S.B., Treasurer Walter M. Burse, A.B., LL.B., President of the University Gleason L. Archer, LL.B., LL.D. Gleason L. Archer, Jr., A.B., LL.B., A.M., Ph.D., B.D. Ernest R. Blaisdell Hon. Frank J. Donahue, LL.B., J. D. William F. A. Graham, LL.B. John Griffin, B.S., M.B.A., A.M. Arthur W. Hanson, A.B., M.B.A., A.M., LL.B., Litt.D. Harold J. Ockenga, A.B., Th.B., A.M., Ph.D., D.D., Litt.D., Hum.D., LL.D. Julius E. Rosengard, LL.B. John Shepard, 3d David Stoneman, LL.B. To the Class of 1948 In publishing this first postwar year- book, the students of Suffolk University, class of 1948, are entitled to great praise. Few in numbers, the class is nevertheless notable in the personal history of its members, some of whom entered Suffolk University prior to the war. For many of them, military service of the most gruelling nature has formed a hiatus in their college careers. Some of them have gone through the horrors of combat in foreign lands, suffered wounds, were prisoners of war. Others were shot down from dizzy heights and escaped death in miraculous manner. To every member, the recent war has meant serious dis- arrangement of plans and unexpected obstacles to overcome. Yet, for them, the goal of a college degree is now in sight. Suffolk University, like its students, has suffered greatly during the war. Never in its existence has it lived through a more desperate crisis, and never has it experienced such hardships as those endured during the war years. The important fact is, however, that Suffolk University lives on — that the college departments which have undergone the greatest bombardment have emerged strong and vibrant with life. As the President of Suffolk University, I salute with pride and satisfaction this post- war graduating class. (Halter m. Burse THE D E fi fl ' S FFICE To the Class of 1 948: This college annual is both a contemporary spotlight and a permanent Beacon. CONTEMPORARY, because it represents the men and women, the classes and the organiza- tions that go to make up the life of the college as we experience it in our daily activities. PERMA- NENT, because it indelibly imprints on our minds and hearts the struggles and the pleasures, the joy and the sorrows, which will f6rever remain a part of our college memories. We have studied together and learned together, but the true value of our efforts will shine in their brightest light when we review our accomplishments in days to come. With you, the students of the class of 1948, the Dean ' s office has had many personal and pleasant contacts, and it will look forward with sincere interest on the rays of brilliance cast by your individual records of achievement. RflymooD j. muRPHy Seated: Mr. Henry L. Ziegel, Mr. John J. Mahoney, Mr. Maurice Sklar, Mr. Albert Slavin. Standing: Mr. Francis E. Hannon, Mr. Harold M. Stone, Mr. John P. Keane. COLLfGf of BUSIHESS flDmilllSTfiflTIOIl In the division of Business Adminis- tration the student acquires a background in liberal arts and professional training in the field of business. Majors are offered in Accounting, Business Management, and Marketing. The courses are designed to introduce the student to the business world in action. Front Row: Mr. William Sahakian, Dr. William S. York-Critchley, Dr. Frank Piz .uto, Dr. Neilson Hanney (Chairman), Mr. Bill Read, Mr. Fred Bloomhardt. Second Row: Mr. Daniel Goldfarb, Mr. Walter Cass, Mr. Thomas Savage, Mr. J. Hugh Strain, Mr. Victor Mochedlover, Mr. John Colburn. Third Row: Mr. Joseph McCafferty, Mr. Charles Fleisehauer, Mr. George Kirwin, Mr. Robert Crawford. Division of HumflniTiEs The division of Humanities includes the departments of English, Humanities, Foreign Languages, and Philosophy. The emphasis in this division is on cultural values rather than vocational experience. However, in each department, opportunity for specializa- tion is offered to interested students. Front Row: Mr. Horton Edmands, Mr. Harland R. Ratcliffe ( ( ' hairman ), Mr. William F. Homer, .Jr. Second Ron-: Mr. John 1$. Gralton, Mr. Edward T. Devin, Mr. Paul V. Kneeland, Mr. Herbert A. Kenny. COLLEGE of JOUftnflLJSm The courses offered in the division of Journalism are designed to be practical. After completing the necessary liberal arts require- ments, the student devotes most of his atten- tion to the varied courses in journalism which will equip him for a future in the newspaper profession. Front Row: Mr. Harvey Blend, Dr. Robert S. Friedman, Mr. Clyde A. Goodrum. Second Row: Mr. Robert N. Huckins, Mr. William G. Fogland. Division of science The division of Science includes the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathe- matics, and Physics. The courses in this di- vision aim to increase the student ' s fundamen- tal knowledge of his physical and biological environment. The curriculum is designed to prepare Science majors for graduate work in any of these fields, and also to afford the pre- requisite courses for dental and medical schools. Seated: Mr. Israel Stolper, Dr. Edward Black man (Chairman), Miss Ruth C. Widmayer, Dr. Leo Lieherman. Standing: Mr. H. Ben Simms, Mr. D. Donald Fiorillo, Mr. Frederick P. Pond, Dr. Loren W. Dow. Mr. Francis X. Guindon, Mr. Ed- ward S. Wallace. DIVISIOn of SOCIAL STUDIES The division of Social Studies includes the departments of History, Government, Psychology, Sociology, and Economics. In this division the student is introduced to the problems of man in his society, his govern- ment, his history, and institutions, in order that he may be better equipped to assume his civic responsibilities. flDdliniSTfiflTIOIl and FflCULTy ADMINISTRATION Walter M. Burse, A.B., L.L.B. ; President Lester R. Ott, A.N., A.M.; Dean Raymond J. Murphy, B.S., LL.B., A.M., J.S.D.; Associate Dean Donald W. Goodrich, A.B., A.M.; Director of Admissions and Registrar William F. Looney, A.B., A.M., LL.B., Ed.D.; Director of Evening Division Bernardine A. Conaty, A.B.; Administrative Assistant Harry L. MaLette, B.P.E.; Director of Placement and Student Affairs Leo Lieberman, A.B., Ed.M., Ed.D.; Director of Guidance Paul N. A. Rooney, A.B., M.D.; Director of Student Health Ruth C. Widmayer, A.B., A.M.; Advisor to Women Arthur P. Metastasio, A.B.; Advisor to Veterans PROFESSORS Frank M. Buckley, Sr., A.B., A.M., Ed.M., LL.D.; Latin and Social Studies Donald W. Goodrich, A.B., A.M.; Humanities Neilson C. Hannay, A.B., B.D., A.M., Ph.D.; English William F. Looney, A.B., A.M., LL.B., Ed.D.; History Raymond J. Murphy, B.S., LL.B., A.M., J.S.D.; Economics and Government Le ster R. Ott, A.B., A.M.; History Frank L. Pizzuto, A.B., Th.B., A.M., D.D.; Romance Lan- guages ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Edward B. Blackman, A.B., S.T.B., Ph.D.; History Robert S. Friedman, B.S. in Ed., A.M., Ph.D.; Biology Paul N. A. Rooney, A.B., M.D.; Hygiene { ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Charles G. Berns, A.B., A.M., LL.B.; Business Administration Loren W. Dow, A.B., B.D., Ph.D.; Sociology Norman B. Floyd, A.B., A.M., Ph.D.; History Clyde A. Goodrum, B.S., M.S.; Chemistry Leo Lieberman, A.B., Ed.M., Ed.D.; Psychology JohnJ. Mahoney, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M.; Business Administration Harry L. MaLette, B.P.E.; Physical Education Harland R. Ratcliffe, B.S.; Journalism William Read, A.B.; English William S. Sahakian, B.S., S.T.B.; Philosophy Maurice Sklar, B.S. in B.A.; Accounting Albert Slavin, B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed.; Accounting Israel Stolper, A. A., LL.B., A.M.; Government Harold M. Stone, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M.; Business Administration INSTRUCTORS Eugene Bronstein, A.B.; Business Administration Frank M. Buckley, Jr., A.B., A.M.; English and Humanities Harvey Blend, B.S. in E.E.; Physics Frederick B. Bloomhardt, A.B., A.M.; Humanities WalterJ. Cass, A.B., A.M.; English Wingheld N. Chamberlain, A.B., M.S.; Economics John V. Colburn, B.S. in Ed., A.M.; English Robert E. Crawford, A.B.; Government and Spanish Domenic D. Fiorillo, A.B.; Social Studies Charles P. Fleischauer, A.B., A.M.; French and German William G. Fogland, B.S., Ed.M.; Science Daniel M. Goldfarb, A.B., A.M.T.; French and Spanish Francis X. Guindon, A.B., Ed.M.; History Donald G. Hanson, A.B., A.M.; Social Studies Lawrence N. Harvey, A.B.; History and Humanities } flDfllSTfiflTIOn and fflCULTy Robert N. Huckins, B.S.; Mathematics John P. Keane, B.S. in B.A., LL.B.; Business Administration George D. Kirwin, A.B.; Speech and Dramatics Charles Law, B.S.; Physical Education Joseph M. McCafferty, A.B., A.M.; English Arthur P. Metastasio, A.B.; French Victor G. Mochedlover, A.B., A.M.; English Frederick P. Pond, A.B., A.M.; History Charles H. Savage, Jr., B.S. in B.A.; Social Studies Thomas Savage, A.B.; English Howard B. Simms, A.B. in Ed., S.T.B.; Psychology Joseph H. Strain, A.B.; English Dale L. Van Meter, A.B., S.T.B.; English and Philosophy Edward S. Wallace, A.B., A.M.; History Ruth C. Widmayer, A.B., A.M.; Economics LECTURERS Mark V. Crockett, A.B. in Ed., LL.B., Ed.M., Ed.D.; Eco- nomics Edward T. Devin; Journalism Horten Edmands; Journalism John H. Fenton; Journalism William O. Goss.Jr., B.S. in M.; Music John B. Gralton, B.B.A.; Journalism Edward Handler, A.B., A.M.; Government Francis E. Hannon, B.B.A., LL.B.; Business Law William F. Homer, Jr., A.B.; Journalism Herbert A. Kenny, A.B.; Journalism Paul F. Kneeland; Journalism Ernest Modern, J. D., B.L.S.; Economics Mark C. Moldawer; Psychology Kenneth R. Whiting, A.B., A.M.; History William S. York-Critchley, B.A., M.A., L.Th., Ph.D., D.D. S.T.D., D.Litt.; Philosophy Henry L. Ziegel, LL.B.; Business Law GUEST LECTURERS John Casey, A.B., A.M.; Social Studies Thomas P. Collaghan; Journalism Mark Dalton, A.B., LL.B.; Journalism John Galvin, A.B.; Journalism Fedor Ganz, A.B., A.M.; Government GrejoryJ. Grejory, A.B.; Psychology Arthur Jenner, A.B., A.M.; Social Studies Alexander F. Kerensky; History Albert C. Knudson, Ph.D., Th.D.; Philosophy Theodore Lindberg, Ph.D.; Social Studies John M. Mecartney, A.B.; Social Studies William Seilers; English Lowell S. Trowbridge, Ph.D.; Social Studies STAFF MEMBERS John H. Strain, A.B.; Acting Director of Alumni Relations John F. M. Fitzgerald, A.B., M.B.A.; Business Manager Dorothy M. McNamara; Bursar M. Esther Newsome; Librarian 18 HI. ESTHER flEWSOdlf Librarian Covering the entire third floor, the library serves as a focal point in the life of the students. It is centrally located and its collections are constantly expanded to meet the growing needs of the students. {19 } OfflCf STAFF Front How; Barbara Collins, Mary Orfanello, Dorothy Shechan, Hetty 11- rici. Second How: Mrs. Smith, Richard ( arson, Mary Hutchinson, Edward Pearie, Mary Driscoll, Joanne Gilman, Michael Pappas, Mary Confalone . Sylvio Turcotte. STAFF Left to Right: Charles Knapp, Lawrence Flaherty, Robert Shea, Benjamin Bell, John FitzGerald, Manager; Gaston Dumais, Wesley Archer. SffiVICf STAFF Front Row: Frank Travares, Thomas Kelley, Bernard Hill, Haven Eastman, James Kenney. Second Row: Donald Catherwood, Prank O ' Malley, Alfred DeStefano, Arvid Miller, John Allen. •{20 CLASS OF 1948 STANLEY BORENSTEIN Spanish Club Student Council (two terms) Social Club Su ffo Ik Journal American Veterans Committee, Suffolk Chapter 888 Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 1948 edition Dean ' s List, September, 1946-Tune, 1947 Stan, a graduate of Chelsea High School, is a Liberal Arts major in psychology and sociology and attended Middlesex Uni- versity as a pre-medical student in 1943-44 before entering the Navy. While in the Navy Stan attended several schools and achieved the rat- ing of Radioman First Class before leaving for duty in the Philippines. He intends to concentrate on research and teaching after completion of graduate study, but his interests are varied. While at- tending Suffolk, Stan was active in the Labor Zionists, Workmen ' s Circle, Young People ' s Socialist League, and Jewish War Veterans. He was also elected publicity director and member of the executive committee of Boston Local, Socialist Party. He is assistant scout- master of Boy Scouts, Troop 8, Brookline. Stan has been active in all phases of school life and es- pecially as a staff member of the Suffolk Journal which he, as chairman of the organizing committee, helped to get started. { 22 VINCENT GEORGE CARDINALE Italian Club Creative Writing Club Vincent has been a resident of East Boston for twenty- seven years and attended Boston English High School. He entered Suffolk University in 1939, enrolling in the Evening Division of the College of Liberal Arts. He was inducted into the Army, the Corps of Engineers, in 1942. From 1943 to 1945 he saw service in the European Theatre of Operations, including South Wales, England, France, and Germany. He was honorably discharged from Fort Devens in December, 1945. During the summer of 1946, he attended Boston University. In the fall of the same year he returned to Suffolk University ' s College of Liberal Arts to complete work for the Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduation he plans to continue graduate work in comparative literature. Vince has been a member of the Italian Club and the Creative Writing Club. He is one of the last Suffolk men of the pre- war old guard who have watched the amazing growth of Suffolk University since 1939. His outside interests include horseback riding, swimming, and tennis. {23 } ELIZABETH ESTY A native of Wayland, Massachusetts, Chris has won the friendship of the entire student body with her sincerity and good humor. She has worked as a stenographer during the day while attending school in the evening. Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts, Chris has ma- jored in History and in English with the teaching profession as her objective. She plans to do graduate work in American literature. 4 24} JACK GRUBER Suffolk Soccer Squad 1946 Co-Manager Basketball Squad 1946-47 Treasurer of Senior Class 1947-48 Jack, born December 9, 1923, attended Roxbury schools, and was a member of the track team during High School. After graduation he attended Lincoln Technical Institute for a year before enlisting in the Army Air Corps. Jack ' s service schools included Missouri Aviation Institute, Utah State Agricultural College, Las Vegas Aerial Gunnery School, Santa Ana Pre-Flight School, Hondo Navigation School, and Boca-Raton Radar School. He rose from flight officer to second lieutenant holding the titles of aerial gunner and radar-navigator-bombardier. Jack was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal with cluster, and Western Pacific ribbon with six battle stars. Jack is a quiet, hard-working student who is able to ac- complish a great deal with little or no fan-fare. He is especially active in athletics and played an important part in the formation of the ' 46- ' 47 basketball team. Jack came to Suffolk in January, 1946, and majored in Business Administration. He plans to become a public accountant. {25 THOMAS ARTHUR GULLASON Listed in Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges — 194- ' 48 edition Suffolk Journal, Sports Editor Dean ' s List Tom, a graduate of Watertown High School in 1942, en- tered Suffolk University in September of that year, completing his freshman year before being drafted into the Army. A sergeant in the 71st Joint Assault Signal Company, he served for three years, one of which was spent in the Philippines. Returning to Suffolk in June, 1946, he majored in Journ- alism and will attempt, upon graduation, to get a Master ' s degree in that subject at the University of Wisconsin. Tom ' s hobby is the study of races and languages. 26 (ALAN) HENRY G. HART, JR. Listed in Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges — ' 47- ' 48 edition Student Council, 1948, Treasurer Outing Club Dean ' s List Alan, a resident of Wakefield, attended Melrose schools, graduating from Melrose High School in 1940. He entered the army in 1943 and served, among other units, with the 80th Infantry Division. Under the ASTP program, Alan attended the University of Alabama and later spent several months studying language at the University of Oslo, Norway. It was in Oslo that he met the girl who is now Mrs. Hart. A major in History, Alan entered Suffolk University in 1946. He plans to do graduate work and enter the teaching profession. 4 27} RODERICK HO AG Listed in Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges — 1948- ' 48 edition Rod, who graduated from Melrose High School in 1943, entered the Army shortly thereafter and served in the 26th Infantry Division of the Third Army in France and Germany. A major in History, Rod entered Suffolk in June, 1946. His spare time is spent building his own home, which is nearing completion. Following graduation, he plans to do graduate work in history. HERBERT L. LYKEN Dean ' s List Herb, who hails from the popular suburb of Dorchester, graduated with the class of 1940 from the Boston High School of Commerce, and with the class of 1941 from the Graduate School of Commerce. Upon leaving Commerce, he attended the Northeastern University School of Business Administration and remained there until inducted into the U. S. Army. While with the armed forces, Herb attended Harvard Uni- versity, Washington, D. C, as a member of the Army Specialized Training Program. Here he received most of his training in liberal arts. He saw active service in Italy. Upon being discharged from the service, he joined the student body of the Suffolk University College of Business Adminis- tration where he majored in Accounting and related fields of study until his graduation. Herb plans to continue his studies to further prepare himself for the practice of public accounting. {29} GERALDINE MacLELLAN Secretary, Senior Class 1947-48 Outing Club Spanish Club Swimming Club Gerry hails from Everett, Mass., and was graduated from Everett Senior High School in 1940. She entered Suffolk in Septem- ber, 1942, enrolling in the College of Journalism. In February, 1944, Gerry enlisted in the WAVES and spent twenty months in the service, the latter part as a MaM 2 c in the San Francisco Fleet Post Office. September, 1946, marked her return to Suffolk. While attending school, Gerry worked on the staff of the personnel paper of the American Mutual Liability Insurance Company. Her favorite hobbies are skiing, ice skating and swimming. Intensely interested in writing, she plans to continue her work in that field. { ' 30} thomas Mcdonald President Student Council 1947-48 Student Council 1946-48 Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, 1948 edition National Student Association Delegate 1947-48 American Veterans Committee Managing Editor of The Beacon Tom returned to Suffolk in January, 1946, with a back- ground of war-time experience as a Lt. Navigator with the 8th Air Force in Europe. He remembered well the year of hardship he had spent as a prisoner of war in Germany, and always treated his class- mates with a rare tolerance and understanding. As a member of the Student Council since 1946, Tom ably represented his classmates and in 1948 was rewarded for his efforts by being elected President of the Council. He represented Suffolk at the National Students Association constitutional convention at Madi- son, Wis., in 1947, and returned to our school with the distinctive office of Regional Commissioner of Domestic Student Affairs for the N.S.A. Tom has majored in Sociology and plans to continue his studies at the Simmons School of Social Work. A charming wife and daughter, along with the members of Suffolk, will be cheering Tom on to success in his field. •{31 JAMES P. McKEON James is a graduate of South Boston High School where he was active in sports, especially football and baseball. He entered Suffolk University in September, 1946. Prior to that he had spent nearly four years in the U. S. Army and was discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant. While at Suffolk, James attended the Evening Division of the College of Liberal Arts and at the same time worked as an insurance examiner for the Veteran ' s Administration. { 32 NANCY OTIS Student Council 1946-47 Staff of The Beacon Suffolk Journal 1946-47 Cteative Writing Club Feature Editor 1946 Secretary 1947 Managing Editor 1947 Chancellor 1947 Editorial Staff 1947-48 Dean ' s List: February, J une, 1947 Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities — 1948 edition Swimming Club Nancy, born June 25, 1925, attended Concord, N. H. schools, graduating from Concord High where she won a historical essay prize and the Women ' s College Club prize. She attended the University of New Hampshire in September, 1943, majoring in pub- licity. At UNH, she was an editor on The New Hampshire; secretary, Women ' s Athletic Association; secretary, sophomore class; member of Women ' s Student Government and House Council; member of the honorary Blue Circle of Outing Club, basketball and hockey teams. In June, 1945, Nancy enlisted in the Navy and was sta- tioned at the Washington, D. C. WAVES Separation Center. After she was discharged with the rating of Sp (S) 2 c in August, 1946, she married and came to Suffolk with her husband in September. Having majored in journalism, she is on the look-out for a newspaper job. Nancy, always a hard worker for the good of the Uni- versity, was instrumental in forming the first postwar Student Council. { 33 MICHAEL PAPPAS President of Senior Class American Veterans Committee International Relations Club Faculty Editor, The Beacon Dean ' s List After completing a tour of duty in the Naval Air Corps during World War II, Mike came to Suffolk in January, 1946. As a student-employee at the University, Mike found the opportunity to become well acquainted with his fellow classmates, and is one of the best known and liked students in the University. While maintaining a status high on the Dean ' s List for four years, Mike energetically participated in all activities of a pro- gressive nature including the International Relations Club and the American Veterans Committee. As President of the Senior Class, Mike has continued to participate in school affairs by serving as a judge of the Miss Suffolk contest, and as faculty editor of the first issue of The Beacon. Mike plans to continue his studies at the Harvard School of Education, with the ultimate objective of teaching in high school and college. {34} LAURENCE V. RAND President, Student Council, 1946-47 Editor-in-Chief The Beacon, 1947-48 Vice President, Senior Class, 1947-48 Listed: Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges — 1947- ' 48 edition Larry is quite a well-known figure around the school having worked for the past two years in the office where he has aided numerous students with program and other problems. He is a native of Chardon, Ohio, and entered Suffolk University in January, 1946. Previous to that he had served nearly five years as an enlisted man and officer in the Coast Artillery. He enrolled at Suffolk as a Pre-Legal student but after two semesters changed to the College of Liberal Arts. He is majoring in History and Government, and upon graduation plans to remain in New England to do graduate work. Larry was the Presi- dent of the first postwar student council, and devoted a great deal of time and energy in re-establishing that body as an active and workable organization. {35} SPENCER STERNE American Veterans Committee Executive Committee 1946-47 Vice-Chairman 1947-48 Dean ' s List Born in Boston, Spence was educated at Cambridge High and Latin Schools. Upon graduation, he received the Franklin- Washington Medal for History and a one-year scholarship to Harvard. Enlisting in the Army in 1940, Spence served in eight different branches, including ASTP training at the University of Minnesota. Following discharge, he attended Boston University and transferred in 1946 to Suffolk University. Spence was married in 1941. He is a member of the American Philatelic Society. After graduate study in the field of guidance, he plans to be a guidance counselor. 06} ORVILLE LEE WALKER Lee, a graduate of Dowagiac (111.) Central High School in 1940, attended Illinois State Normal University for two years. During the war he served in the Army for three and a half years, attending Missouri School of Mines and Officer Candidate School, Aberdeen, Md. Lee came to Suffolk in September, 1946, enrolling in the College of Business Administration. He plans to continue in the same field following graduation. {37} PHILIP H. WYE Phil, a graduate of Maiden High School in 1941, attended Maryville College, Tennessee, until December, 1942. Enlisting in the Navy in July, he was appointed aviation cadet and graduated in March, 1944, as an ensign. Phil saw combat duty as a fighter pilot on the USS Yorktown. He returned to Maryville after his release to inactive duty in January, 1946, and in the fall, transferred to Suffolk where he is majoring in Psychology and Sociology. Phil plans to do graduate work before entering the field of industrial psychology. 0« JENNIE BOOKER Jennie, in her quiet, modest way, has impressed us all with the strength of her character and her friendly disposition. She attended Lawrence and Roxbury High Schools before enrolling at Suffolk. She is a student in the Evening Division of the College of Business Administration, and has pursued this course while working as a secretary during the day. Jennie was a Lieutenant in the Massachusetts Women ' s Defence Corps and is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. FREDERICKA ROSEMARY GREEN Outing Club, President, 1948 Fredericka, a native of Canada, entered Suffolk University in September, 1947. Previous to that she had attended McGill University in Montreal. She is very active in sports and at Suffolk was instrumental in organizing the Outing Club. She is interested in group work and is an officer in the Canadian Girl Guides. Upon gradua- tion, Fredericka plans to travel in southern Europe. ARCHIBALD TOOTHACHER Archie was graduated in 1928 from Tilton High School in New Hampshire. Later he studied at International Union College in Montana and at Gordon College in Boston. During the war he served with the Sea Bees in the South Pacific as a chief machinist mate. Following the war he transferred to Suffolk University and enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts. Archie has developed a serious interest in social work while studying here at Suffolk. He plans to do graduate work in this field, with a special emphasis on vets ' problems. {39} Seated: Nancy McCauliffe (Treasurer), Beatrice Butler (Secretary). Standing: William Marcus (President). Daniel Sulli- van (Vice-President). Edward S. Wallace (Class Advisor). JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS {42 Front Row: Mary MacDonald (Secretary), Charles F. Knapp (President). Second Row: John J. McCarthy (Treasurer), Paul Buchanan (Vice-President), Dr. Dow (Faculty Advisor ). SOPHOIIIOfiE CLASS OfflCERS 43 John Mahoney (President ), Lois Levine (Treasurer ) , Leon Hammer {Vice-President ) , Mr. Donald W. Goodrich (Advisor . fRfSHdlflO CLASS OfflCERS { 44 Front Row: Albert J. Liner. Thomas McDonald, Laurence Rand. George Karavasiles. .Second Row: Michael Pappas, Ed- ward Pearle. Nancy Otis, Sumner H. Freedman, Mr. H. L. MaLette (Advisor ). Third Row: Stanley Borenstein. Frank Nicholas. Walter Gallagher, Jr. [he Beacon Staff The Beacon is the first yearbook to be published by the University Colleges. The staff was organized in December, 1947, by the Student Affairs Office with the help of the Student Council. Strongly supported by the Administration and the student body, the staff has endeavored to make this yearbook one which will be both a credit to the school and a welcome keepsake for all students. Edito r -in-Chief Laurence V. Rand Albert J. Liner Production Manager Sumner H. Freedman Business and Circulation Manager Samson Gilman Photography Editor Joel Schrank Make-up Editor Walter F. Gallagher, Jr. Club Editor C. K. Avery Associate Editors-in-Chief Managing Editor Thomas J. MacDonald Copy Chief and Proofreader Nancy Otis Advertising Manager Edward Pearle George Karavasiles Faculty Editor Michael Pappas Class Editor Stanley Borenstein Sports Editor Melvin Louison Personal and Exchange Editor Richard Carson Art Editor Frank Nicholas {46} STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE Mr. Frederick Pond, Mr. Harry L. MaLette. Miss Frances Barrett. RCTIV Front Row: Samson Gilman, Duncan Warren, Jack Gruber. Nancy Otis, Henry Hart, Nicholas Novak, Thomas Gullason. Second Row: Richard Carson, Herbert Kline, William Marcus. Roderick Hoag, Dean R. J. Murphy, Dean L. R. Ott, Albert J. Liner, Sumner H. Freedman, Laurence Rand, Thomas McDonald. Who ' s Who in Suffolk University Every year the National unit of Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities affords recognition to outstanding students throughout the country who have distinguished themselves in their college careers. Membership in this group is limited to Juniors and Seniors whose work has been of distinct excellence, and who have displayed qualities of leadership through participation in athletics, student clubs and organizations, or other non- academic activities. The Suffolk students who were honored for the academic year 1947-48 were selected by a committee representing the faculty, students, and the administration. The staff of the Beacon joins with the selection committee in extending congratula- tions to these students for their noteworthy accomplishments. -{48 }• Front Row: Stanley Borenstein, John Hagan (Secretory ), Tom McDonald (President), Harry Cheetham (Vice-President), Henry Hart (Treasurer), Wallace Pearson. Second Bow: Sumner Sturman, John Carley, James Peipgrass, Robert Kice, John Stanton. Absent: John O ' Keefe. Student Council Suffolk University ' s Student Council is an organization comprised of students, elected by the student body. Its chief purpose is the integration of all activities and the con- sideration of problems with which the student may be confronted. Extra-curricular activities receive special attention by the Council which seeks to fulfill the students ' needs. Students may freely unite and petition to the Student Council on any matter that concerns their college. Suffolk University had been without a Student Council for several years, but on February 10, 1946, elections were held in which students elected members to the first Student Council since 1938. Elected to this first Council from the day division were: George Karavasiles, Richard Carson, Samson Gilman for CBA; Laurance Rand, Thomas McDonald, and Stanley Borenstein for CLA; William Joyce, George Kelly, and Melvin Louison for Pre-Legal; Joan Stev- enson, Joyce Lunde and William Robinson for CJ. Representing the evening division were Richard Lamb, Pre-Legal, Mary Nolan for CLA, and Nancy Otis for CJ . The Preamble of the council ' s constitution defines its purpose. To co-operate in joint representation with both faculty and students in co-ordinating and unifying the life of the college and to afford a medium of expression of undergraduate sentiment in an effort to elicit the specific needs of the student body in execution of such undergraduate procedures as may be placed within its province. Since this was the first attempt at Student Government for some years, the council ' s main job was in laying the groundwoik upon which future councils could work. This job was successfully carried on under the leadership of President Larry Rand. The council whole- heartedly backed the N.S.A., sending two delegates to the Wisconsin convention in September of 1947. In December, 1947, the council turned over its duties to the newly elected members who, under the energetic leadership of Tom McDonald, lost no time in beginning an active pursual of their duties. ■{ 49 here nno h 1. Alexander Kerensky visits Suffolk. 2. Awarding of prizes at the Annual Thanksiving Dance at the Copley Plaza. 3. Side-splitting comedy Fashion. 4. Norman Thomas speaks. 5. Crowning of Miss Suffolk University. F ront Row : Arthur Metastasio (Faculty Advisor )., Spencer Sterne (V ice-Chair man ), John Stewart (Chairman ), Jack Smith, Rose Smith (Corresponding Secretary), Albert J. Liner (Treasurer). Second Row: Edward Master man, Nicholas Boyatis, Peter Booras, Lazer Zorfas, Saul Fines tone, Jerome Baird. Third Row: Robert Tobin, Thomas McDonald, John Stanton, Albert Tobin. American Veterans Committee There was nothing really spectacular about the formation of the Suffolk American Veterans Committee chapter. It just happened that two AVC men, one from Massachusetts, the other from Rhode Island, were deep in a discussion on veterans ' affairs. Before the dis- cussion had finished, they had decided on the formation of an AVC chapter in Suffolk University. Receiving permission from the administration, they gathered as many friends (with $5) as possi- ble, called a meeting, sent a letter to the national office, received their charter, and opened shop. Jack Smith was elected the first chairman; Jack Stewart, vice-chairman; Sam Cinna- mon, secretary; Al Liner, treasurer; and Al Pica, corresponding secretary. The first duty of the new chairman was to represent the chapter at the Massachusetts State AVC Convention in Boston. The chairman returned from the convention well supplied with information and projects for the new chapter. One of the first major problems tackled by the Suffolk chapter was the subsistence bill battle. Survey sheets were passed out to all student veterans in the school. The results of the survey were then forwarded to the national office and to Chet Patterson who was then legisla- tive representative of the AVC in Washington, D. C. The chapter itself started a letter drive, urging the students to write their congressmen on passage of the Rogers ' bill, which would increase the GI subsistence from $65 per month to $100. The chapter then took up the battle of a student rates for college students on the MET, and tried to organize a student loan fund. The AVC continued to function during the summer months, and sent Jack Stewart to Milwaukee, Wis., as a delegate to the National AVC Convention. The chapter has grown from the original ten members in January of ' 47 to 32 mem- bers and is now in the process of raising funds for club rooms and its pet baby, the student loan fund. {51} Front Ron ' : Mr. Tom Savage {Advisor), Duncan Warren (Secretary ), Nancy Otis, Nancy McCauliff (Chancelor), Norman Gartsirle (Treasurer), Joseph Nathenson. Second Row: Homer Sage, Bill Robinson, William Bulkley, John Roche, Edgar Peedin, Arthur Shea, Henry Hebert. Joseph Lavash. Creative Writing Club The Suffolk University Creative Writing Club, organized in June, 1946, was the first postwar extra-curricular activity at the University. The club was founded for students who were sincerely interested in developing to a higher degree of literary standards, an expression of thought and experience by the various writing techniques. Mr. Robert E. Crawford was the first faculty advisor, succeeded in the fall of 1947 by Mr. Thomas Savage, thereby establishing a direct liaison with the English department of the university. Meetings are held every other Thursday evening with great emphasis on a degree of informality that avoids looseness on the one hand and stiffness on the other. Membership is open to any student interested in writing and literary criticism. Constant reading and criticism of manuscripts and noted authors give members the opportunity to compare their work, with the intention of mastering an individual style of writing. AH fields are included, and Mr. Savage, the author of two novels, has brought out the best qualities in submitted manuscripts. The Creative Writing Club is currently at work preparing an edition of student writings to be published in the spring. These were carefully selected after strong criticism had judged them worthy of publication. The very processes involved in the compilation of such writings are sure to engage the attention of many students. {52 Front Row: Nicholas Boyatis, Mr. Strain {Director ), Edward Master man (Vice-Pretident), Dewey Santacroce (Secretary), Peter Booras, Roliert Stea ' dman. Second Row. John Bernstein, Milton Cohen, Elliot Goodman, Rudolph Custeau, John Barlog, Maynard Tishman, Walter Smith. Absent: Ralph E. Murray (President), George N. Asack, John W. Stewart, Albert Tobin, Robert Tobin. Suffolk University Debating Society Suffolkians ' first love is Democracy; Democracy ' s first principle, Argument. But the effectiveness of the principle depends upon its frequent and intelligent exercise. To provide that exercise of Argument, which guarantees Democracy, is the main purpose of the Suffolk University Debating Society (SUDS). In 1946-47 SUDS advanced across the forensic battlefield. Under the successive direction of Mr. George Moore and Dr. Neilson Hannay, SUDS skillfully repulsed onslaughts from Temple, Holy Cross, Boston College, Clark University, and Tufts College. Because SUDS members displayed remarkable ability in the construction and presentation of their argu- ments, they received sincere praise from their opponents. In 1947-48 Ralph Murray was elected President; Ed. Masterman, Vice-president; and Dewey Santacroce, Secretary. Mr. Joseph H. Strain was Faculty Adviser. (Although no ladies have joined SUDS, the boys are still hopeful.) The schedule included round table discussions, guest speakers, voice recordings, debates with last year ' s opponents, and a series of six debates with Boston University. SUDS emphasized cogency of argument rather than eloquence of speech. The national debate topic was Resolved: That a World Federation Government Should be Established. A second topic, Resolved: That the Judiciary Should be Elected by Popular Vote, was debated with the re- nowned Norfolk State Prison team. Needless to say, SUDS was robbed! Technicalities pre- vented a return debate at Suffolk. Until next year, here ' s SUDS in your eye! { 53 } Front Row: Eugene Sullivan, George Duffy, Phyllis Terrezano, Benjamin Cohen, Hebert Kline. Second Row: Lois Levine, Harold Santoorgian (Vice-President), Mr. George Kirwin (Director), Arvid Miller (President ) , George tngraham (Secretary- Treasurer), Barbara Colicci. Third Row: Naomi Goldman, Joyce Lunde, Bruce Stevens, Samson Gilman, James Rowan, Herbert Kligerman, Thomas Coleman, Elaine Weinberg, Carolyn Cifu. Fourth Row: Anthony Lascaris, Kenneth Taylor, Ernest Anderson, Thomas Sullivan, Robert Steadman, Edward Griffin, Edward Pearle, William Maguire. Dramatic Workshop The Suffolk University Dramatic Workshop, founded in 1946 with the assistance of Mr. Donald Hanson, was created to give the participating students an understanding of the play and playhouse routine. In truth, it is a practical workshop in drama. Every phase of dra- matic effort is given careful consideration, and the members receive a well-rounded course in theatre participation. This artistic group is not stilted in choice of material for presentation. In fact, it is intended that variety shall become its tradition. For instance, the Workshop ' s initial offering of last year was the classic tragedy Rosmersholm by that master of Scandinavian drama, Henrik Ibsen. The studied presentation set the pace for cultural interpretation by this organization. The Animal Kingdom, by Philip Barry, a modern, sophisticated comedy-drama, was the second starring achievement of the Workshop, and showed versatility of design and flexi- bility of pioneer spirit. More recently, under the guidance of Mr. George D. Kirwin, the new director of the Workshop, a larger cast presented an effervescent comedy, Fashion, or Life in New York, a mid-nineteenth century play by Anna Cora Mowatt. This production was notable for its sparkl- ing wit and responsive audience participation. The original stage settings and costumes, plus special appropriate entr ' acts, all served to stamp the Workshop as a highly capable and enter- taining group. These three highly different types of entertainment gave ample opportunity for both a display of a wide range of talent and for the development of back-stage abilities. The co- operation of the cast, stage hands, costumers, prompters, publicity, set committees, and other behind-the- scene groups, has produced excellent results, and the experiences of all participants has been rich in dramatic achievement. { 54 Front Row: Ernest Anderson, Elaine Weinberg, Dr. Edward Blackmail (Faculty Advisor), I. Edward Masterman (President) , Peter Booras (Vice-President), Richard Crawford (Treasurer). Second Row: Edward Daniel, Norman Cotter, Cleorge Duffey, Jack Stewart, Walter Smith, Lois Levine, Michael Pappas, Alfred DeStefano, Frank O ' Malley, Donald Catherwood. Third Row: Rex Miller, (ieorge Kelley, Gene Sullivan, Frank Brown, Rudolph Custeau, John Barlog, Maynard Tishman, Edward Lydon, John Allen. International Relations Club The International Relations Club was organized October 18, 1946, under the guidance of Mr. Donald Fiorillo. It is now under the direction of Dr. Edward Blackman. The I.R.C. is a group which meets to study, discuss, and interpret international relations and national policies that directly or indirectly affect the individual and his relationship to a world society. So that the members might better understand world happenings, the I.R.C. sponsored many open forums and debates in the University auditorium, to which all students were invited. Men invited to lecture and debate were: Dr. John B. Ray, Leonard Cronkhite, Atam Zelevian, and Benjamin Rivlen. Ed Masterman, I.R.C. president, acted as chairman and moderator of these functions. The I.R.C. opened the 1947-48 academic year with an assembly attended by over 1000 students at which Alexander Kerensky, Russian orator and liberal, was guest speaker. At another forum, Mr. Edwin B. Goodale, Jr., and Professor Robert Braucher debated on the Soviety Union Foreign Poiicy. I.R.C. members are privileged to attend annual New England Regional I.R.C. conferences. The 1946 conference was held at Clark University and in 1947, American Interna- tional College in Springfield played host to representatives from thirty-nine colleges. Maynard Tishman, Lois Levine, Peter Booras, Ernest Anderson, John Barlog, and Ed Masterman made up the Suffolk delegation to A.I.C. 55 Front Row: Ascenzio C. Silvagni (Treasurer), Salvatore J. Rapisarda (President), Beatrice M. Butler (Secretary), Michael A more (Vice-President), William Maguire. Second flow: Alfred Concemi, Edward V. Cogliano, Leonard Rosenburg, Joseph V. Candura, .Joseph Bosco. Italian Club II Circolo Italiano, or the Italian Club, was founded in 1938 by Professor Frank L. Pizzuto. The primary objective of the organization is to aid students in acquiring a rich back- ground in the Italian language and the cultural atmosphere in which the language is spoken. Italian is the language representative of Italian people — their thoughts, ideas and very feelings. To gain the full significance of the Italian language, members are induced to study the structural culture of the Italian people through Italian literature and history. In this way, not only do they understand the language much better, but they enrich their own personali- ties by studying Italian culture. To heighten the interest of its function U Circolo Italiano invites guests to lecture on Italian topics. Suppers are frequently sponsored, and informal discussions usually follow. The use of the language at meetings provides the student interested in Italian lan- guage and culture with a pleasant and educational medium for study. Future plans call for a bigger organization with more lectures and supper-meetings. { 56 Front Row: Mr . Robert Huckins, William Marcus (Treasurer), Ronald McAuliffe (V ice- President), Fredericka Green ' Presi- dent ), Joseph Lavasfa (Secretary), Mr. Frederick Pond (Advisor). Second Row: Maynard Tisliman, Robert Tobin, Geraldine McLellan, Robert Riee, Joel Schrank. Third Rmr: William Robinson, Brendan Higgins, Thomas Kearns. Outing Club The Outing Club was organized in the fall of 1947 early enough to sponsor a number of ski trips and a sleigh ride. The chief purpose of this organization is to plan and sponsor holiday trips during the various seasons of the school year. During the fall and winter, the Outing Club sponsors ski trips, sleigh rides, roller skating parties, and other social activities. During the spring and summer, the club plans and sponsors bicycle trips, moonlight sails, beach parties and country picnics. There are no restrictions on membership nor are dues collected from members for the payment of various expenses. Members pay their own expenses on the trips they choose to attend. Miss Fredericka Green, President of the Outing Club, is now working with Ronald McAuliffe, William Marcus, Joseph Lavash, and other members to set up a program of inter- esting events for the coming summer months. Included in this program is a deep sea fishing trip. Indoor and outdoor activities are arranged to cover a variety of events so as to meet the desires of the greatest number of students. But the keynote of all outing trips, whether indoor or outdoor, is to introduce the student to a spirit of fraternity and activity that is healthful to the body as well as to the mind. •{57 Front Row: Mr. William Sahakian (Advisor), Carroll Sheehan (Vice-President), Leslie Robblie (Pretidenl), Homer Sage (Secretary ), Stephen Vinal (Treasurer), William Robinson. Second lime: Robert Tobin, Maynard Tishman, Benjamin Dames, Edward Poole. Robert Waters, Maurice Fitzgerald, Nicholas Srologenis. Third Row: Edward S. Byrne. Peter Wysoeki, James Wells (Historian ) , Byron Moger, James Rosa. Philosophy Club The purpose of the Philosophy Club of Suffolk University as set forth in its consti- tution, is to foster philosophical study. True to its purpose, the Philosophy Club is a free, open, and liberal organization, a retreat from ignorance and prejudice, where the diverse problems that present themselves to the thinking mind can be discussed with a minimum of heat and a maximum of light. At the present time the Philosophy Club consists of twenty-five active members and one honorary member. These men meet one afternoon a week to discuss a topic of general interest. Mr. William Sahakian, the Philosophy Club ' s mediator, usually attends these meetings and is frequently called upon for information and guidance. In the early part of 1947 the club discussed a different subject every two weeks, but this was not satisfactory, as many of the members were anxious to delve deeper into the problem under discussion. This system was therefore changed to allow discussion on any subject to continue as long as the club felt that there was any value to be gained. Since October, 1947, the Philosophy Club has been discussing ethics and continued to do so well into 1948. Dr. Knudson has delivered one lecture on Christian ethics, and the club plans to secure other speakers to con- tinue the discussion. At the present time, Leslie Robblie is the Philosophy Club ' s president, and President Robblie continues the high standard of leadership set by Homer J. Sage, the club ' s first president. •{58 Front Row: John Carley (Captain Pistol Team), Norman Cotter {Treasurer ), Irving Shrago (V ire- President ), Herbert Good- man (President ), Francis Nicolas (Secretary) , Joseph Hegarty (Captain Rifle Team). Second Row: John Wise, George Elli- son, Richard Kennedy, George Gibeau, Sumner Edelstein, Peter Makris, Marvin Samit, Dr. Norman Floyd (Advisor). Third Row: Joseph Benson, Charles Foley, Maynanl Hirshon, Bob Murphy, Robert Rice. Rifle and Pistol Club The Suffolk University Rifle and Pistol Club was organized at the beginning of the 1947 fall semester, by a group of ardent shooting fans, aided by Mr. Fred Pond of the Student Affairs Office. The purpose of the club is to promote rifle and pistol shooting as a sport at Suffolk, and to compete in intercollegiate matches. The club holds practice shoots at the Police Range in Medford City Hall one night each week. Applicants for membership must be at least eighteen years of age for the rifle team and twenty-one years old for the pistol team and be a citizen of the United States, with no police record. These requirements are for the protection of club members as well as for the school. Ability is not a necessary requisite, since the club has four former U. S. Marine Corps instructors who assist in instructing in the use of the rifle and pistol as well as in safety measures to be observed at all times. The club at present is entered in the William Randolph Hearst Citizen Marksmanship Competitions of 1948. It is shooting the primary requirements in order to participate in the final match. Under the competent instruction of Joseph Hegarty, Captain of the Rifle, the club feels certain that it shall achieve its goal. At the year ' s end, two trophies will be awarded to the top man on the Rifle Team and on the Pistol Team. 59 Front Row: Robert Mahoney, Beatrice Butler, Joyce Lunde, Morton Feinberg, Lois Levine, Paul Buchanan. Second Row: Norman Cotter, Elaine Weinberg, George Ingraharu, Joseph Keefe, Joseph Clancy, Joseph Candura, Charles Avery, Naomi Goldman, Benjamin Cohen. Third Row: David Edilstein, George Karavasiles, Charles Ryan, Mr. Frederick Pond (Advisor), Joseph Ferrino, Nicholas Katsoulis, Jordan Shapiro Social Club In 1946-47, the initial year of their organization and activity, the Social Club proved to be one of the most active units in Suffolk University. Their activities were highlighted by frequent dances held in prominent Boston hotels. The club also aided other extra-curricula groups in the sponsoring of social events. This included the Athletic Dance held March 21, 1947, at the Hotel Vendome. The proceeds were used to purchase letters and sweaters for Suffolk University athletes. The climax of Social Club efforts in 1946-47 was the inaugural Thanksgiving Day dance held at the Boston City Club and attended by over four-hundred students. Its reputation well-established, the Social Club opened the 1947-48 season with a novel Hobo Dance held on November 1, in the Suffolk library. Bob Mahoney and his five-piece band provided music, and students were required to dress in hobo garb. A committee decorated and transformed the library with comic placards and other hobo trimmings, and another committee provided free refreshments. The Social Club sponsored its second Annual Thanksgiving Dance at the Copley Plaza Hotel with Peter Cutler, one of Boston ' s popular band leaders, on hand with his orchestra and vocalist. The affair was a tremendous success, with over twelve hundred students, faculty members and friends attending. A formal dance is also being planned in honor of the class of ' 48. { 60 Front Roir: Marguerite Hemmer, Theodore Lenas, James Karem (Treasurer), Leo Wall (President), Robert Waters (Vice- President), (trace Mackey. Second Rmr : William Maguire, Stanley Borenstein, Alvin Gelin, James Conefrey, Paul Symes, Paul Proffit, Krank Maioli (Recording Secretary) , Mr. Daniel M. Goldfarb (Advisor). Spanish Club The Spanish Club, or Circulo Espanol, was organized in April, 1947. Membership is open to all students interested in Spanish language and culture. The club is dedicated to promote a deeper interest and develop a greater knowledge of the language, customs, and people of Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean nations. Our government has spent millions of dollars to promote good-will between us and our Latin America neighbors. However, understanding and friendship cannot be bought. They are developed only by a genuine, mutual interest in social and cultural fields. Thus the Spanish Club has been organized not to study the purely academic aspects of the Spanish language but to encourage a deep and genuine interest in the Spanish speaking people of our own hemisphere. The club is of special interest to those who intend to work in Latin American coun- tries, either for private business or in the government service. Literature of all types can be ob- tained for those interested in any particular country, and the club also plans to list government jobs available in various Latin American nations for applicants with a knowledge of Spanish. Circulo Espanol is constantly seeking activities of Spanish influence for its members and is striving continually to maintain a Spanish atmosphere at its meetings. {61 Front Row; Joseph V. Macchi, Richard Powers, Berton Krinsky, Victor Ferreira. Second How: (Seated) Thomas GuIIa- son (Sports Editor ), Alfred Cooper (Business Manager), Sumner H, Freed man (Editor-in-Chief), Albert . I. Liner (Managing Editor), Charles Avery ( Ne ws Editor ), Walter F. Gallagher, Jr. (Feature Editor). Third Row: Raymond Shaw, Jack Stewart, Ronald McAuliffe, Naomi Goldman, Elaine Weinberg, Joyce Lunde, Nancy McAuliffe, Nancy Otis, Paul Buchanan (Cir- culation Manager), Joseph Lavash. Fourth Row: Albert Maino, Bill Robinson, William Marcus, Stanley Borenstein, Larry Quirk, Harold Meizler. Joel Schrank, Alvin Galber (Photography Editor), Joseph Nathenson. Suffolk Journal On November 14, 1946, the Suffolk Journal entered newspaper row. The first meeting, directed by Stan Borenstein and faculty advisor, Fred R. Bloomhardt, saw the temporary appointments of Sumner Freedman and Andrew Curcio as managing editors. In February of ' 47, Freedman took over as editor-in-chief with Nancy Otis as his managing editor. In the next election Freedman was again named for the chief ' s position and Al Liner was chosen as his new managing editor. Harland R. Ratcliffe succeeded Mr. Bloomhardt as faculty advisor. The Journal, n four-page, bi-monthly newspaper, is the official publication of Suffolk University, and has its own office in Room 40. Its policy is to promote and publicize all student activities, to record all school events, and to act as a means of free expression for the entire stu- dent body. The Journal is known for its vigorous and forceful editorials which never fail to arouse interest and discussion. The newspaper ' s staff now claims 32 members and is constantly increasing. Those who work on the staff have gained invaluable practical experience in newspaper writing and administration, and in the mechanics of makeup and layout. Assignments include news report- ing, feature stories, and re-writing. Other departments include sports, business and advertising, photography, exchange, and circulation. Whether a student be enrolled in the College of Journalism, Business Adminis- tration, Liberal Arts, or Pre-Legal, he can always find a spot for his particular talents. The spirit of pulling together has made the Journal a closely knit and efficiently operated organization. Its ev er-growing popularity is sound proof of a job well done. 62 } Front Row: Constance Coulopolous, Ruth Widmayer (Faculty Advisor), Winifred Roberts. Second Row: Elaine Weinberg, Jeanette Brisbois, Lois Levine, Beatrice Butler. UlflSU-Ulomen ' s Association of Suffolk University A greatly enlarged program of girls ' activities was launched at Suffolk University during the academic year 1947-48 under the direction of the Advisor to Women, Miss Ruth Widmayer. One of the first steps taken was the formation of a girls ' organization (WASU) for the purpose of furthering the general interests of women students of the University and to foster friendship among the members of the society. A committee of WASU drew up plans for re-decorating the Women ' s Lounge on the fourth floor. They also made a study of the improvements necessary for the remodeling of the students ' recreation room. A swimming club was or ganized for weekly plunges at the Y . The WASU sponsored a contest for the selection of a Miss Suffolk University for the purpose of spot-lighting the Suffolk University co-eds. The candidates for the contest were chosen by the various student clubs, and the winner was selected in an assembly program on December 19th. Beatrice Butler, the winner and Miss S. U., was chosen by a group of judges, consisting of class presidents and the President of the Student Council, President Archer, Dean Murphy, and a number of distinguished Boston citizens — bandleaders Larry Greene and Jack Edwards; Al Capp, nationally famous creator of Li ' l Abner; and Judge Frankland Miles, a promi- nent judge and Suffolk alumnus. The contest created a great deal of student enthusiasm and secured much attention for the co-ds. WASU also held a number of parties and teas for the co-eds during the year. ■{63 OTHffi ACTIVITIES Because of the early publication date of the yearbook, it was possible to include only student activities that were already organized and functioning. However, the keen interest in club activity that has been shown throughout the University since the start of the present college year justifies the mention of other clubs which are in stages of forming, and which will be full-fledged organizations by next year. First, the organization of the Glee Club is being completed under the directorship of Mr. William O. Goss. Mr. Goss is well known for his activities in Glee Club work in and around Boston. Though it has had a late start, the club plans to present at least one concert before the end of this school year. Next, the Photography Club has been in the process of organizing, with the hope of interesting various members of the student body in photo research and general instruction on various forms of photography. The club also hopes to eventually become a source of photo- graphs for use in the various student publications. The Psychology Club is being set up for students who are generally interested in psychology, as well as those who are majoring in that field. Among other things, this group would assist the Guidance Department with various tests that are being set up for use with the student body, and certain members would also be available for the development of extension work in the Guidance Department. The Varsity Club will consist of students who have participated, and won their letters, in Varsity sports. The purpose behind this club is to help build the athletic program, to increase student body interest and spirit for the various teams, and to secure larger attendance at the Varsity games. There is no doubt that non-academic activities present a very important opportunity for students to develop those social and leadership qualities which have proven so necessary as an adjunct to academic education. For this reason the Student Affairs office is devoting all possible assistance to such activities as will best serve the needs and desires of the students. Our very sincere congratulations to the clubs mentioned above. We of the yearbook staff know that the organization of these clubs will make a definite contribution to the student life at Suffolk University. { 66 ATHLETICS Front Row: Albert Tobin, Robert Quinn, Nick Novak (Captain), Donald Mahoney, Robert Tobin. Second Row: Mr. Fred Pond (Assistant Coach), John Snelling, Ernest Anderson, John Peters ( Kneeling), Dave Perkins, Bob Murphy, Sumner Sturman, Mel Louison. Soccer Team Under the capable guidance of Coach Harry Briggs, the Suffolk soccer team made a creditable showing against its opponents. The most exciting and well-played game of the season was with Fitchburg State Teachers College. The game was a scoreless tie until Miller of Fitch- burg scored at 19:31 of the fourth period. The goal came with 2 minutes, 29 seconds remaining in the game. Co-captain Nick Novak and Whitey Snelling were outstanding on the Suffolk defense during the game. Szemkowicz scored three of the four Suffolk goals in the first Bridgewater game, and two of the three Suffolk goals in the second game. Bill Burrows and Bob Tobin scored the other two goals. A knee injury to Szemkowicz kept him out of four of the seven games, thereby weakening Suffolk ' s scoring punch. Co-captain John Barlog and Ernie Anderson patrolled the goal for the Royals in admirable fashion during the season. With a good nucleus of veterans expected to return next year, Coach Briggs has high hopes for a successful season. WON 1 LOST 5 TIED 1 Suffolk 3 -Bridgewater 3 (1 overtime) Suffolk 0— Fitchburg 1 Suffolk 0— M.I.T. (J V) 1 Suffolk 4— Bridgewater 1 Suffolk 0— Harvard (J V) 4 Suffolk 0— Tufts 4 Suffolk 0— Fort Devens 4 {68} Front Row: Leonard Lieberson (Manager), Leonard Hersch, Kdwin Rul enstein, William Gorman, John Talcott {Captain), Wallace Baines, Benton Silverbloom, Donald Woodrow, Edward Kraus {Manager). Second Row: Charles Law (Coach), Colin McGillvray, George Asack, Robert Steadman, Thomas Devlin, Francis McQueeney, John Higginbottom, Seymour Block, John O ' Brien. Basketball Team The Suffolk basketball squad under Coach Charlie Law is in its second season. The Blue and Gold quintet, aided by new talent, has had a fi ne start. The season opened with two quick wins over the New England School of Accounting and Fisher College. Wallace Baines took the lead in the Suffolk high scoring contest by scoring 37 points in those games. The Royal squad played its best game against Lowell Textile although they lost the contest, 68-53. Suffolk matched the Lowell five basket for basket. The half-time score was Lo- well, 32, Suffolk 31, but Suffolk lost ground in the last half in spite of brilliant offensive work by Baines, Doyle, and Devlin, and defensive work by Gorman and Captain Talcott. This year ' s team is composed entirely of freshmen and sophomores. Coach Law hopes to use new candidates along with this group of experienced men for the 1948-49 season. Suffolk 60 — New England College of Accounting 30 Suffolk 48— Fisher College 17 Suffolk 24 — Assumption College 48 Suffolk 53— Lowell Textile 68 Suffolk 50— Burdett College 71 Suffolk 39 — Fitchburg Teachers 51 Suffolk 58— Emerson College 34 Suffolk 27 — Becker College 64 Suffolk 60 — Currey College 45 Suffolk 65 — Emerson College 39 Suffolk 81 — Salem Commercial School 47 Suffolk 48 — Worcester Junior College 40 Suffolk 44— Gordon College 39 WON 8 LOST 5 4 69 } Front Row: Sliafer, Ross, Mac Donald, Perkins (Captain), Downey, Browne, Adams. Second Row: Tom Moon (Coach), Ryan (Manager), Burrows, Meikle, Henry, Balfour, Conley, Sweeney, Connor, Louison (Manager). Hockey Suffolk University started its second hockey season under the leadership of Coach Tom Moon, former goalie of the Boston Olympics. The Blue and Gold sextet, after a successful opening season, got off to a slow start in the 1947-48 season. The pucksters held weekly practices between 6 and 8 A.M. each Sunday. The Royals lost the season ' s opener, 5-1, to Tufts at Boston Arena. The lone Suffolk goal came on a solo by Captain Dave Perkins. The best playing of the game was done by Elliot Shafer, the Suffolk goalie. The Royal sextet then met defeat at the hands of Holy Cross and in their next game were defeated by M.I.T., 10-4. The game with Bowdoin College produced the best team play of the current season. The first line of Red Downey, Fred MacDonald, and Dave Perkins passed well. In addition, Bill Burrows returned to become the backbone of the second line. The score was tied, 3-3, going into the final period, but the Royals, weary from the day ' s travel, lost 8-3- Suffolk ' s mainstay was goalie George Adams. Adams made the unbelievable total of seventy-five saves for that one game, a feat for which he was duly honored by Boston sports writers. Coach Moon has many of last year ' s lettermen back, and expects his team, with more games and practice, to reach the stride that carried the Royal sextet through the 1946-47 season. {70 } Front Row: Melvin Louison (Manager), Robert Kolikof, John McMinamin, Alexander Peters, Douglas Foster. Arnold Tep- erow, Nicholas Papas, John Szemkowicz, John Norton, Philip Houten. Second Row: John O ' Brien, Francis Reardon, Wil- liam Booras, Edward Seferian, Anthony Puglisi, Ralph Cidlevicz, James Long, Harry Steeves, George Duffy, John Barasa- dian, Charles Law (Coarh). Baseball Team Suffolk University started baseball successfully, completing the 1947 season with a 9-1 record. The opening game, first in the history of the school, was with Tufts College, the leading college team in New England last year. The pitching of Tufts ' Ed Niles, and the help of two costly errors downed the Royals, 5-0, Suffolk ' s only defeat of the season. On May 7, 1947, Suffolk bats caught fire and the Royals emerged with a 27-1 victory over Cambridge Junior College. Twice during the season the Suffolk nine went into extra innings to win the game. These were against Wentworth Institute and Assumption College. Both times, Suffolk ' s leading pitcher, Dick Long, was credited with the wins. In the Wentworth game, Dick helped his own cause with a home run. Nick Pappas also homered. Arnie Teperow hit the longest wallop in the Assumption game, a clean-up triple. In winning the Beacon Hill championship, the boys from Suffolk defeated Calvin College in two games, 11-0 and 10-6. This year ' s diamond dusters have the makings of another outstanding nine. Coach Charlie Law will be welcoming many of last year ' s lettermen. Starting pitchers Dick Long and John O ' Brien will be returning along with fireman George Duffy. Coach Law expects keener competition to produce a better brand of baseball and another successful season. Statistics: Won 9 — Lost 1 Team batting average — .310 ill Neil Cronin, Edwin Rubenstein, John Colburn [Coach), George JCaravasiles, Philip Brooks, Edward Liimaitanen. Absent: Joseph MoOafferty (Coach), Harvey Barnes, Thomas Sykes. Tennis Team Under the guidance of coaches Joseph McCafferty and John Colburn, the newly re-organized tennis team played through a short three-match season. Heavy spring rains cur- tailed further activities. After a round robin elimination contest, the team was picked and ready to meet its first opponent at Franklin Field, Dorchester. Four singles and two doubles matches comprised the first of a ' home and home ' series with Bridgewater State Teachers College on April 14. Suffolk made a clean sweep with a score of 6-0. The return match at Bridgewater on May 4 verified the first victory, the only loss being the second doubles game, 5-1. The final match with Harvard Graduate School found Suffolk fighting for every point with an undefeated team. The Suffolk lads split the four singles matches, two apiece, but bowed to the fine doubles teams of the Crimson, 4-2. With the fine record of fifteen wins and three losses, the team hopes to add many more victories this year with the return of standouts like Neil Cronin, the proud owner of an undefeated record. {72} Suffolk MSiiy flLumni flssocianon Dear Alumnus: History reaches one unforgettable lesson. It lies in the precept that sired our nation — in unity is strength. If you lose contact with your classmates, you will lose more than their fellowship: you will lose ninety per cent of your strength. Retain their fellowship, and your strength will multiply. Problems that dismay the bravest individual are conquered by man ' s collective faith and efforts: mountains are levelled, cities raised, wars won. Private problems are also solved more effectively by united action. Given men of equal ability, training, and de- termination, the man who gets the best job will be the man with contents. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to provide contacts, social and economic, for Suffolk University and for YOU. Your relation with your Alma Mater does not end upon graduation. It is just be- ginning. The closer your relation, the better are your chances for success. The Alumni Asso- ciation is your organization. It will help you to have reunions, to publish a magazine, and to get a job. In return, you can help Suffolk by strengthening your filial relation, and by spreading Friendship. Friendship, like a chain, has one distinguishing trait: every link is necessary. The more links in the chain, the greater are rhe rasks it can perform. Visit your Alumni Office. Link up with your classmates by keeping your Alumni Association informed of your address, occupation, and desires. 73 Autographs Autographs i WARREN PRESS, BOSTON