University of San Diego College for Men - Hilltopper Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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I “Always go forward, never turn back! Our Beloved Bishop has well fulfilled this admonition of Padre Serra. He, like Father Serra, is a pioneer. He worked many long years to build the foundations of our University. May our honored Founder now live to see his labors blossom and bear fruit. As the Morning Star guides the pioneer ever forward, may our Chancellor lead us to the Seat of Wisdom. We, the pioneers of ’57, gratefully dedicate this first annual to his Excellency, the Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy, first bishop of San Diego.

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A pioneer is one who begins a journey, finishes it, and at its terminus creates, out of the raw material of nature, or spirit, or both, a lasting memorial of his efforts. The short history of our university, beginning with its chartering in 1949, is reflective of this pattern and spirit of development. The College for Women, most efficiently planned and constructed by the Religious of the Sacred Heart, opened its doors in 1952. Two years later the College for Men and the School of Law received their first students. By 1956 this germinal process was brought to fruition with the virtual completion of the seminary, the breaking of ground for several new buildings, and an increased enrollment in all areas of the university. After birth comes growth, and the growth of a school depends upon the inspiration and effort of all who make up its corporate life. Thus 1957 finds all members of the university — Bishop, clergy, faculty, students, and employees — determined that what they have begun will continue with increasing success. The College for Men, while realizing its individuality, proudly takes its position as a component part of the University of San Diego. Conscious of the tasks before us, and confident of our ability to meet them, we face the fourth year in the history of our college. That year, please God, will find us no less dedicated to the principles and aims which inspired our foundation.