University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Top Row (Left to Right)—Rev. Emmet P, O’Con- nell, S.J., Rev. Louts G. Weittzmann, S.J. Bottom Row—Paul P. Harbrecht, Rev. Alfred G. Brickel, S.J. Arts and Sctences Juniors: First Row (Left to Right) —Richard F. Kuhn, Barron D. Conklin, Eugene V. Gourley, Normand E. Durocher, Walter T. Plopa, William H. Taurence, Robert G. Fogt, Norman J. Campau, Lawrence J. Gravelle, Harold W. Longyeat, Richard §. Donovan. Second Row—Thomas J. Fleming, Joseph M. McGough, Edwin Wisntewshkt, John J. Hubert, Floyd W. Singer, Joseph E. Bro- varney, Casimir F. Staniszewskt, Raymond M. Michal- ski, Brone Spano, Harold Timrick. Top Row—Ed- ward W. Higgins, Herman Shoemaker, John E, La- Brie, Joseph A. Seskt, George M. Virga, John J. Wotystak, Lawrence A. Sauve, Philip Hayes, Castmit P. Weiss. cious accommodations. A house upon the north side of Jefferson avenue, al- most directly opposite ‘the original building, was purchased and fitted up for the use of the chemistry, physics, and astronomy classes. On June 24, 1885, John A. Russell received the first Master of Arts de- gree conferred by Detroit College. The year, 1885, witnessed the addi- tion of the first lay instructors to the faculty. The men were: Mr. George J. De Lazarre, instructor in French. Mr. William H. Machen, instructor in drawing, and Mr. Gregory Frey- tag, instructor in vocal music. The number of students continued to increase and within the next two years, the Jesuits purchased two of three residences located between the Collegiate department and the Faculty building on the north side of Jeffer- son avenue. [he third residence was purchased in February, 1889,, largely through the efforts of Rev. John P. lerieden ose, By 1886 the College offered a classical and a commercial course. ‘The classical course was designed to impart a thor- ough liberal education. Ancient clas- sics held the foremost position as the most efficient instrument of mental discipline. The commercial course had as its purpose a complete fundamental training in business practices and prin- 21° Je (ul 1 )

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fh The College of Arts and Sciences did not really begin until the year 1879- 1880, since Detroit College functioned for the two years previous to this date as an academy. In September of 1879, a class in the Humanities was begun as the first year of instruction in the College; fourteen students were enrolled. Latin, Greek, English, History, Mathematics, and Christian Doctrine formed the pro- gram of studies. The following year the Scientific Department was added. It included the subjects of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and astronomy. These sciences were added to the ad- vanced courses in the Humanities and formed the curriculum for the stu- dents of the three higher classes in the Collegiate Department. It served as an immediate preparation for the pursuit of a professional career, espe- cially for the study of pharmacy, med- icine and engineering. ‘The original faculty of five instructors was increased to seven by the addition of an instructor of French, the first modern language taught, and an in- structor of the Humanities class. From its inception the College enjoyed a normal and controlled expansion. ‘The progress of the school was great- ly enhanced when on April 27, 1881, according to the laws of the State of Michigan, Detroit College was incor- porated and granted the power to confer literary honors and degrees. Top Row (Left to Riaght)—Dr. Richard A. Mutt- kowskt, Rev. Aloysius F. Frumveller, S.J., Rev. Fred- erick A. Mey er, S.J., Rev. Patrick J. Lomasney, S.J. Bottom Row—Denis R. Janisse, Charles W. Mc- Laughlin. The Board of Trustees formed at this time was composed of Rev. James E. Walshe, S. J., President; Rev. Aloy- sius Bosche, S. J., Secretary; Rev. Dominic Niederkorn, S. J., Treasurer; Rev. Joseph F. Real, S.J., and Rev. John P. Frieden, S. J. In 1883 at the Seventh Annual Com- mencement seven men received the de- gree of Bachelor of Arts. No degrees were previously conferred as this was the first commencement of the Colle- giate branch of the School. John A. Russell, present dean and founder of the evening Commerce and Finance college, James W. Kearns, James E. Lacroix, Thomas C. McKeogh, Ben- jamin A. Nolan, William H. Reaney, and Conrad Sporer were the members of this class. The number of students having in- creased considerably, it was found necessary, in 1884, to secure more spa-

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Arts and Sctences Sophomores: First Row (Left to Right) —Charles J. Newman, Edward P. Rush, Ade- lore M. Walker, Ralph E. Shaefer, Robert J. Maine, Marvin A. Brinkman, Stanley J. Collins, Robert W. Cahill, Anthony T. Skover, Joseph B. Davis. Sec- ond Row—James Lawler, George M. Bourgon, Wil- liam H. Kauffman, Frank A. Cesulskt, Charles F. Ken- ney, Leonard W. Fox, Laurier Brooks, Edward S. Kulvander, Stanley T. Ziejka. Top Row—Henry J. Kolodzt, Joel L. Bremer, Victor J. Ganey, Thomas F. Blackwell, Arthur P. Platte, Joseph D. Collins, George L. Harrington, Joseph Lombardo, Robert T. Miloch. ciples. At this time 266 students were enrolled in the College under the super- vision of twenty-two instructors. 1890 marked a decided advance in the old Detroit College. “The three res- idences on the north side of Jefferson avenue were removed and a large building was erected. [he new build- ing contained the administrative of- fices, the library, the chapel, the liv- ing quarters for the faculty, a lecture hall, class rooms, and laboratories. This building later served as the high school and remained as such until the recent construction of the new high school on Seven-Mile Road. In 1892 the faculty made special ef- forts to improve the chemistry courses. Realizing the need for prac- tical instruction in chemistry at that time a department was organized and a new laboratory with up-to-date conveniences and equipment was added. A complete program of prac- tical chemistry was offered including courses in organic, inorganic, quali- tative, and quantitative analysis. Arts and Sctences Sophomores: First Row (Left to Right) —Mertldeen W. Howard, William S. Baker, E. Reilly Wilson, Raymond E. Durocher, George M. Zito, Wainwright Taylor, John N. Lemmer, George FP. Sheridan, Raymond A. Dobrowolskt. Second Row —Francis J. McDonald, Thomas J. Fleming, Charlies A. Stein, Helen A. Romanowska, Margaret Lada, Frank A. Smith, Herbert R. Dederichs, Nappe A. Peters, Leonard B. Rusch. Top Row—Stephen M. Gillespie, Wilfred S. Ley, John A. Belisle, Joseph B. Hanley, Joseph Losoncy, Stanley Dolega, James J. Marton, Roy A. Kotila.