University of Santa Clara - Redwood Yearbook (Santa Clara, CA)

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class of ' 43 periodical. Debating was likewise supported In our second year of campus life, with Ben Bret- hauer, Bill Crawford and George Sharp selected to represent our class In the annual Ryland de- bate. In athletics we of O ' Connor hHall played a part that was accepted by the entire student body as conspicuous. The stadia of near and distant parts tabbed several from our number as potentially great. In this category we might well recall the performances of Al Beals, Ed Forrest, Nubby Wright and Danny Wallls. Our contribution to the varsity baseball team was such that many saw In It the core of a team destined not only for success that season, but also of the future. hHere we recall the diamond play of Nell Reese, Bill Mulllns, Bill Mustanlch, Duane Crawford, Bob Valentine and Mitch Lobrovlch. Our contribution to varsity basket- ball In this year was limited to hHarry O ' Rourke and Tony Pelosl. Our two-man track team was a one-man team this year with Lew Hayden gone, but the class came through again led by Jack Matthews, and won the Intramural meet. Jack Kennedy was selected as an assistant yell leader this year, and Bob hiald was our sole representative on the rally committee. Although as sophomores we were not the sponsors of any social functions, officially, our Interest In the same could only be described as more widespread. These Interests brought many of our group together In search of the social life for which the bay region Is so well known. Our return to this Mission campus In August, I 94 I , was destined for a series of the most Im- portant events In the history of Santa Clara In the last few decades. The manner In which the class of ' 43 faced these seeming far distant crises was one of sobriety rather than buoyancy. As junior upperclassmen not only did we fall heir to the bulk of the extra currlcular responsi- bility but It also became our lot to carry on the traditions of Santa Clara under the tense con- ditions of the time. It was due chiefly to Fran Murphy ' s activi- ties as Junior class president that we proved ourselves a well-knit organization. Examination of the success of our endeavors only attests that we were well equipped to face the task that lay before us. The highlight of our Junior class activities was our presentation of the Junior Prom, one of the most outstanding so- cial events of the school year. The committee for this formal affair was composed of Fran Murphy, Bob Valentine, Nubby Wright, Bob Podesta, Marty McCarthy and Dick Rossi. The setting for this was the picturesque Beres- ford Country Club located in San Mateo. Next In Importance this year was the Junior picnic at Emerald Lake, successful In large part due to the work of Eddie Forrest, host of the event, and John Bluett, his room-mate and partner. The Inauguration of frequent re- cording dances In the Lounge Room was another accomplishment of this class. It was this year that effort expended as freshmen and sophomores by our literary lead- ers were awarded by Important posts on cam- pus publications. Ben Brethauer was appointed Editor of the Owl , John Bluett assumed duties as Soorts Editor of the Santa Clara , and John Pitre, Jack Bisenlus and Jim Jacobs were chief contributors to the same publica- tions. John Connolly and Ben Brethauer were our main representatives In off-campus de- bates. Athletics throughout this year were marked by the rise to fame of an even greater num-

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STORY OF THE CLASS ' 43 We the class of nineteen hundred and forty three entered Santa Clara as the largest fresh- man group In the history of the Mission Uni- versity. The freshman class of 1939-40 may since have been surpassed In number but we set as yet unsurpassed standards in spirit, talent for study and In all extra-curricular activity. Under the able leadership of Ben Brethauer as freshman class president, the widespread in- terest of the first-year men in all activities be- came evident In all campus functions. We were the last class to be formally Initiated on the campus. Most of us well remember the duck- waddling, paint, paddling, and Involuntary swim that was our lot In the course of the initia- tion. As freshmen we were also the last class to stage the Colt Roundup, an old-fashioned barn dance. The committee for this affair was composed of Ben Brethauer, Bob Valentine, Jack Kennedy and Bob Auth. The endeavors of the class of ' 43 were not restricted to those which may come under the heading of socials. Many achievements were the result of efforts put forth by our class in such activities as debating, dramatics and journalism. Bill Crawford, John Connolly and John Chiment proved themselves not only tal- ented but potential campus leaders In the Stephen M. White debates. Radio debating was also a prominent feature of this all-freshman group. Barney Olsen, Tom Fllppen and Luke Bachan proved to be the nucleus of the class of ' 43 dramatic talent, and were prominent in the Clay M. Greene society. Talents In extra currlcular activity were not limited to those of an intellectual nature In our first year here at Santa Clara. As Colts, we boasted of many potentially great athletes who were soon to be unleashed from the corral of the Bucking Bronco. In football the names of Eddie Forrest, Alyn Beals, Nubby Wright and Al Santucci first became known to the sideline quarterbacks at Ryan Field. Our freshman foot- ball team eased through a five game schedule without a defeat. While our record as a fresh- man basketball team did not display as many victories, who of us can forget the Keystone Kops of the maplewood? Nevertheless, the team was starstudded with the names of Harry O ' Rourke, Bill Baatz, Al Shatsky and Tony Pelosl. Although our baseball team had barely space for practice, it ended up with a splendid record of nine wins and three losses. Outstand- ing baseball players were Bill Mulllns, Bob Valen- tine, Duane Crawford, and Bill Wetzler. In Intramurals we suffered our share of de- feats and likewise realized our share of victories. Our most outstanding feat in this regard was the winning of the Intramural track meet, chiefly through the accomplishments of Lew Hayden and Jack Matthews. It is within the walls of O ' Connor Hall that Santa Clara students determine the activities they will follow for the remainder of their col- lege careers, and there are also many impor- tant currlcular decisions to be made In the sophomore year. We returned to the Mission campus as sophomores somewhat proud that we had reached our first milestone, and elected Jack Bisenlus to head our activities for the school year 1940-41 . It was during this school year that the tal- ented writings of many of our number found their way Into campus publications. Ben Bret- hauer was appointed Alumni Editor of the Santa Clara, and the contributions of John Bluett, John Chiment and John O ' Connor were given much praise by the editors of this same

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Its Men and Activities ber from our class of 1943. The performance of Sheldon Harden and Al Sanfucci In the Cal game, Jim Desmond, Les Palm and Dan Wallls in the St. Mary ' s game, were outstanding for the season. Al Beals was not only selected on many All-Coast football teams, but also was one of the high scoring ends of the country, with a total of sixty points to his credit. On the baseball diamond, outstanding at bat was Duane Crawford and in the field were Bill Mul- lins and Neil Reese. Tony Pelosi was our sole representative on the Seifert gym hardwood. Bob Auth was selected from our class as stu- dent director of intramural athletics. We were defeated in the final game of the intramural basketball tournament for the school cham- pionship. hiaving been elected to the office at the close of the sophomore year. Bob Auth re- presented our class in the capacity of Secre- tary of the associated students this year. The campus routine to which we had be- come accustomed was somewhat affected by the demands of our country at war. These conditions had been the reason for many rumors throughout our junior year as to the future in store for us. The majority of us were fortunate in our opportunity for enrollment in the advanced course of the ROTC and in the reserves of the other services. In this manner the class as a whole was enabled to continue toward its goal of graduation. Our return to the Santa Clara campus at the beginning of our senior year was novel in many respects. Our members had become military conscious to the extreme, and the de- parture of a number of our class to the various branches of the services brought the point home emphatically that we were in a war. Fran Murphy was elected student body president, Nubby Wright vice-president. Bill Mullins treasurer, and Danny Wallis sergeant- at-arms. Frank Osmer was unanimously elected to the office of senior class president, and Max Sailor was vice-president, Jim Ganahl secre- tary, Jim Desmond treasurer, and Jack Ken- nedy sergeant-at-arms. Social activities of our senior year were somewhat restricted because of transporta- tion and other difficulties. Our Senior Ball was nevertheless one that will be remembered for a long time to come; we chose the Cali- fornia Country Club as the scene of opera- tions, and the committee was composed of Frank Osmer, Fran Murphy, Lyman Lundell, Bob Valentine and Charles Martinelli. The ball proved to be one of the most successful dances in our four years at Santa Clara. Jack Matthews as president of the Sabre Society headed the committee that planned and staged the annual Military Ball at the Sainte Claire Hotel in San Jose, in January. Most campus organizations found capable leaders in our members; the Engineering so- ciety elected Walt Morris president, with Bob Valentine, Dick Rossi and Jim Ganahl as the other officers of the group. The outstanding achievement of this group was the Engineer ' s Formal at the St. Francis Yacht club in San Francisco. The Business Administration asso- ciation was headed by Lyman Lundell, and ad-