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

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terests in preparing for graduation and employment. This year ' s officers were notable for the effective job they per- formed in uniting class effort. President Daniel Liefgreen, vice president Armand Bones Ferrante, secretary Ernest Turk Bedolla, treasurer Jerome Kelley, and sergeant-at- arms Harold Toso were responsible for the class social functions, and for the successful Senior Exclusive at the end of the school year. JUNE BROUGHT MANY things to Santa Clara as it gen- erally does, especially to those who have spent four years on the Mission campus. To some it was the end of an idyllic existence of cokes, Santa Cruz, skiing and football games. To all the seniors it brought graduation, the possibility of which always seemed so far away. But like the Mission ' s wisteria vines it suddenly burst into view, and then sud- denly disappeared. In traditional mortar and gown in a traditional procession the seniors filed into the Ship and then into the quiet pages of history. Mingled feelings of happiness and regret filled each graduate on this eventful day. Regret at ending a happy existence; happiness in Father Gianera viewing the grave of Father Magin Catala, O.F.M., after the fire which destroyed the Mission, 1917. Father Gianera supervises the building program for a new cen- tury, 1950. facing a world full of problems to test his mettle, to accept his challenge. That they may reflect credit on their Alma Mater as the years roll by shall be the worthiest of their ambitions. coLLEce ORGnnizflTions THE GROUPS ORGANIZED within Ihe various colleges unite those students who have common vocational inter- ests, blending a fraternity with increasing interest in class- room education. B. fl. R. AMONG THE MOST industrious of the societies working to achieve this goal during the past year was the Business Administration Association. Informality blended with ef- ficiency was the keynde of the B.A.A. under the guiding gavel of friendly Dom Faneili, whose program was de- signed to bring students and faculty of the College of Busi- ness closer together, and to give prospective businessmen 3 better perspective of their careers. The B.A.A. sponsored a series of education lectures by prominent business leaders of the Bay Area. Initial social success of the year was the annual Informal B.A.A. Dance; it was followed by a highly successful B.A.A. barbecue picnic which climaxed the society ' s social program. Topping off the full year ' s activities a series of field trips gave mem- bers the opportunity to study business methods at firsl- hand in representative companies. No small amount of energy and organization was required of the B.A.A. officers, to prexy Dom Faneili and his vice president, Herbert Clark. Dean Charles J. Kirksen, faculty moderator, through his untiring efforts, contributed greatly to the year ' s success. Engineering Society THIS YEAR THE responsibility of piloting the activities and interests of the Engineering Society through one of its 14

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Correspondent for Congress, as secretary of the student body was likeable, busy Cornelius Mike Buckley. A man whose voice was listened to more often by more students than any other on the campus, Mike was often the key and stimulus to concerted student action. Joseph da R. Farrell was the man in charge of money, student body treasurer; an accountant of distinction, he undertook the task of re-organizing and systematizing the student treasury. Pleasant, efficient, easy to work with, Joe did a job to be proud of. Quiet, easy, unassuming Daniel J. Buckley was sergeant- at-arms. The sergeant meets many outsiders, forms often enough the opinions visitors have of the school. Student body and school often thanked their stars for the wisdom that guided his choice. In all functions of the Student Congress, valuable faculty counsel was offered, as it has been now for four years, by Father Edward M. Stretch. As moderator of all moderators. Father Stretch gave much of his time to serve as liaison officer between other faculty and student government. Other members of Congress TWO VALUABLE SENIORS in the Congress this year were Philip A. Patton and George E. Faugsted, Jr., the National Student Association representatives on the campus. Phil, a true parliamentarian, used his talent well as Santa Clara delegate. And the N.S.A. recognized his merit in making him Regional Chairman of the Northern California district comprising California, Nevada, and the Hawaiian region. Since the N.S.A. is the only organization in the country rep- resentative of college student opinion, the student body was fortunate to have these two outstanding veterans pre- senting Santa Clara ' s point of view to an organization that represents over 900,000 American college students. The Bay Area Catholic schools have their own confer- ence, the C.I.C. Santa Clara has taken active participa- tion in this organization since its start, and this year chose Robert Lambert to represent the university. Bob was con- stantly active in the group ' s programs and contributed no small amount to their efforts. Clifford S. Bettinger held the reins of the Bronc rally committee, and with his staff of seven assistants conducted a colorful program of rallies, and of card stunts during the games. LOUIERCLflSSES Freshmen and Sophomores WHEN THE MEMBERS of the Freshman class chose their officers, they were looking to a good initial year through ideal leadership. They found it in Andre Mardahl as presi- dent, and in his staff of officers: vice president Robert Perry, secretary Ben Francis, treasurer Paul Murphy, and sergeant- at-arms Louis Lucas. From elections they went to a suc- cessful freshman initiation dance, sponsored by the Catala Club, and to united class support of the winter dramatic production — filling the traditional roles backstage. Through- out the year the class has shown an increasing interest in the spirit of the school. Patrick Hentschell, sophomore class president, led his class in a year of energetic activity. Pat and his officers, vice president Michael Monahan, secretary Thomas Mc- Dermott, and treasurer John M. Lasgoity were largely re- sponsible for the success of the two class-sponsored dances, one for the entire student body, and the other the tradi- tional Soph Hop. The sophomores were the best repre- sented class in the year ' s Variety Show, with members on the business and production staff, in the skits and in the choruses. JOSEPH DA ROSA FARRELL Treasurer of the Associated Students o-f the University of Santa Clara DANIEL JOSEPH BUCKLEY Sergeant-at-Arms of the University of Santa Clara Junior Class THE CLASS OF 1951 proved its right to the title of Cen- tennial Class. President Arthur Kip Latno, vice president Samuel Winklebleck, secretary Angelo Siracusa, treasurer Joseph Boyd, and sergeant-at-arms William Sullivan were all in all, and individually, characterized by outstanding leadership. The Junior Prom, danced this year at the Palace, was acclaimed best of the year, and the class picnic at the Old Hearst Ranch in late spring capped a full social program. Senior Class MANAGEMENT OF SENIOR Class affairs is always a dif- ficult problem because of the diversification of senior in- 13

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