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

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PRESioenrs mcssnGE. . . THE UNIVERSITY OF Santa Clara is sending forth another class of graduates. The problems which face you, the members of the class of 1947, are far different from those which confronted members of former classes when they took their departure from Alma Mater. In spite of the fact that our country has emerged victoriously from the recent destructive war, the peace which was expected has not as yet been won. The world has been thrown into a turmoil such as no pre- vious generation has ever been required to live through. What the final result will be after the present dark clouds will have been dispersed is extremely difficult to forecast. Santa Clara has constantly labored to convey to you principles which, if followed, will as- sure you the peace and happiness after which all are constantly striving, principles based on the teachings of Christ, the Prince of Peace. Situations will arise in which you will be tempted to abandon the principles you have been taught. But remember if peace and happiness are your objectives there can be no compromise. As true sons of Alma Mater you are expected not to compromise. Keep before yourselves at all times the objective of your Alma Mater in her educational program, to mould men after the model of the Man-God, and thus form them to serve their fellow men, their country and their God. Should the principles upon which this nohle objec- tive is founded be the governing principles of your lives you cannot fail to gain for yourselves and your fellow men that peace and happiness which we so earnestly desire. Without these the world will strive in vain to extricate itself from the confusion, unrest and dissatisfaction which is today so prevalent. Alma Mater bids you a fond farewell, but, like an understanding mother, wants you to return frequently to visit her. Alma Mater feels that you are well prepared for the problems that are ahead, yet wants you to know that she will always be ready to aid you further as circumstances may require. You, as a devoted son, are leaving with the assurance that Alma Mater will watch and be interested in your progress, a progress which should bring success and satisfaction to you, and honor to Santa Clara.

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R E U E R E R D W I L L I R IH C . G I R R E R R , S.J Ten

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THE ADVISORY BOARD EDWARD M. STRETCH, S.J. Vice-President DURING THE DARK war years, when America ' s sons went off to fight and die on foreign soils, Santa Clara hade her many sons farewell and watched her students dwindle to a mere handful. With the departure of so many of her students, the Mission School ' s administra- tive tasks were greatly reduced; however, the past year saw the student body swell in numbers even surpassing its best prewar years. With this increase in numbers came a return of the complicated administrative duties that go with the proper functioning of a university. Foreseeing the many difficulties that the school would be forced to cope with, the Jesuit officials wisely ap- pointed to the office of president, the Reverend William C. Gianera, S.J., a man who had been associated with Santa Clara from his student days, to guide Santa Clara through these postwar years. No man was better prepared or more deserving to fill the office than Father Gianera, who, during his many years at Santa Clara has been a student, teacher, Vice-President, and Dean of Faculties, before becoming its President. Father Gianera first came to Santa Clara as a student in 1903, but he left it in 1907 to join the Society of Jesus. He returned to Santa Clara as a teacher in 1914, and re- mained in this capacity until 1917 when he left to finish JAMES A. KING, S.J. Director of Admissions ERNEST P. WATSON, S.J. Treasurer