University of San Francisco - USF Don Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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Class of 1940 The Freshman class of 1956 is the largest of the past five years and in hailed as the U.S.F. destiny class. The leaders of a greater U.S.F. The class of 1940 begins its career in a new regime under the sponsorship of the newly appointed Dean Rev. J. J. Lyons, S. J. who comes to the Hilltop after successful leadership of such outstanding colleges as Santa Clara and Loyola. Father Lyons has adopted the class of 1940. On to greater glory of alma mater the freshman class dedicates itself to a greater U.S.F. Beginning the scholastic year in a spectacular manner by winning the annual Freshman-Sophomore brawl, the class of 1940 went on to sponsor one of the most successful social events of the year, the Freshman Fandango. The dance was held at Devonshire Country Club, with the music being supplied by the orchestra of Noel Thomas. An entirely different idea in dance programs was the feature of the evening. Owen Brady was elected president of the class at the elections held in the beginning of the year. James Duane and John Kelly were named student representatives to the Executive Committee. 127}

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Organizations Book Two