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

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THE AXDVISORY bOAKt) EDWARD M. STRETCH, S.J. Vice-President 4Wl A challenging objective looms before the faculty and students of Santa Clara a% the oldest school in the West prepares for its second century. Fully recovered from disruptive effects of the war, the Mission School looks back upon the spirit and traditions of the past and plans for the new changes and developments of the future. Although the past two years have seen the student body swell in numbers far surpassing its best prewar years and there is the possibility of some further increase in the future, it remains the intention of its leaders that Santa Clara should always be a small school where the prob- lems and complications of its students can be given the individual attention and understanding of the faculty. Guiding the university in this policy is Rev. William C. Gianera, S.J., a man who has been associated with Santa Clara since he entered it as a student in 1903. After serving as instructor and then Vice-President, Father Gianera assumed the office of Dean of Faculties in 1928, a position which he admin- istered until he became President of the University in the autumn of 1945. His close acquaintance and long experience with the complex difficulties of school administration have won him the respect of faculty and students alike during this period of enlargement and return to normal. To fill the important positions on his immediate staff Father President has gathered a group of capable and conscientious men. First of these. Reverend JAMES A. KING, S.J. Dean of Faculties ERNEST P. WATSON, S.J. Treasurer

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Presidents Message As we look around us in these troublesome and unsettled times there are a few questions which all upright and honest people ask. What has brought on the present situation? Why cannot people live in peace and happiness? Is there a way to restore that v hich every- one, or at least Ihe vast majority, so earnestly desire? These are im- portant questions, questions which spring from our nature. There is an answer to these questions and it is very simple. Let the people of the world realize that they owe an obligation to God, their Creator. Let them turn their way back to Him; give Him that honor which belongs to Him. Let them serve Him as they should. Further they should live their lives, direct their actions by the principles He has set down; principles which are known to everyone. The prime object in life is not to gain riches, power and to exploit our fellow men for personal gain. This is a materialistic outlook on life which Is today all too prevalent. Too many have lost sight of or aban- doned the spiritual side of life. The business, social and educational objectives have, because of a wrong philosophy of life, become dis- torted. This wrong philosophy has brought on a lack of religion, a sepa- ration from Sod which is bound to bring on chaos, bitterness and un- happlness. The University of Santa Clara, In keeping with her expressed aim In education, endeavors to impart to her students a philosophy which properly evaluates the factors which enter into the lives of all. Keep that philosophy ever in mind, act according to the principles derived from that philosophy, persuade those with whom you deal that In no other way can we obtain the important things in life. Alma Mater bids the graduates farewell but asks that they be ever mindful of her, that they cherish the memories of the days spent here under her guidance. Alma Mater wishes you to return and return often to renew those memories, to seek counsel and direction whenever the need mcy arise. W. C. GIANERA, S.J. President.

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THE ADVISORY BOARD IN SESSION Edward M. Stretch, S.J., was appointed Vice-President In the sumnner of 1946 after his return fronn four years ' service as an army chaplain. Upon him has fallen the arduous and for most part thankless duties of that difficult office. In the the administration of disciplinary matters Father Stretch has achieved the renown of being strict, but fair. Distinguished by the quiet and efficient manner in which he has handled the duties of the office of Treasurer since he assumed that position in 1942, Is Father Ernest P. Watson, S.J. Father Watson attended Santa Clara as a student In 1904, before entering the Jesuit Order In 1908. He took over his present position in 1942. Upon Father Francis J. Harrington, S.J., falls the difficult task of maintaining the buildings and improving their facilities for a capacity enrollment. Father Harrington Is also respon- sible for the constant attention and care necessary for main- taining the garden-like appearance of the grounds. The increasing number of applications for admission makes the task of gathering information on candidates an extremely important one, for a rigid selection is made necessary by the limited space available. Father James A. King, S.J., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, organizes the Information from which the Committee on Admissions makes Its selections. Father King assumed his present position In 1945. A predominant part of Santa Clara student body life Is the spiritual atmosphere which sounds the keynote of the Jesuit educational system. The man whose leadership and counsel are responsible for this atmosphere Is Father Patrick J. Car- roll, S.J., Student Counsellor and Chaplain of the university. The spiritual and temporal aid he has given to the students during the current year is a tribute to the work and patience of Father Carroll. FRANCIS J. HARRINGTON, S.J. Administrator PATRICK J. CARROLL, S.J. Dean of Men