Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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UNDERGRADUATE COUNCIL Officers JAMES A. TRAINOR, Chairman HERBERT MADDEN. Vice-Chairman JOSEPH L. HUGHES, Secretary MEMBERS Villanovan JAMES P. KANE Departmental THOMAS J. HALLORAN LOUIS P. ZAZZALI Seniors ALBERT BROWN JOHN FURLONG JOSEPH L. HUGHES JOHN B. McANENY Juniors CLETUS SEAVER HERBERT MADDEN JOSEPH GIBBONS Sophomores ALBERT BROWN LESLIE BURNS JOHN Freshmen J. KENNY BROOKS McDonald 29

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In 1901 the present monastery was built; the same year also records the erection of the present main college hall. From this time on the prog- ress of Villanova became even greater and due credit must be given to the faculty and board of directors under whose diligent and intelligent direc- tion the once latent and potential riches of Villanova were realized. They emphasized things which, of necessity, were formerly ignored, they rein- stated things essential and which were once regarded as unnecessary. The present Technology school was opened in 1905, and was followed by the opening of the Pre-Medical school in 1912. In 1912, St. Rita’s Hall was destroyed by fire, but a new building was immediately and undauntingly set up; and in the same year work was begun on Corr Hall, the edifice wherein was begun unselfish work—work indeed of a strenuous character, but a work with a purpose so dignified that it is clothed with that mantle of infinite worth, viz., ultimate happiness. 1920 witnessed the dedication of the Old Tolentine Academy to the Alumni, and in 1921 the Commerce and Financial school was opened. On October 9, 1925, the Very Rev. C. M. Driscoll, O.S.A. Assistant General, presided at the dedication of the New Dormitory, a grand structure which well befits Villanova. It stands coolly oblivious to the haughty question- ings and wounded vanity of our other prominent buildings. The east wing of the new dorm contains a library above and beyond comparison with most college libraries. This voluminous library contains over 50,000 volumes. The history of Villanova has been a history of progress. The wonder- ful advances of the last few years forecast a greater Villanova, a Villanova whose chief object is to give to her students a better and fuller education, an education not only of mind but of will, an education that will produce, as it has always produced at Villanova, ideal Catholic gentlemen. 28

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To the Class of 1926: The current edition of “The Belle Air Book” is another milestone in the life of Villanova. It adds another golden link to the richly constructed chain of memorable events, valuable tradition and interesting incidents in the history of Villanova. It is a legacy that the Class of 1926 consigns to future generations voicing its thoughts and aspirations, its ambitions and desires. It endeavors to portray vividly every phase of college life and to record the cherished traditions of Alma Mater. The book maintains the high standard established by its predecessors. It evidences a remarkable degree of scholarship and erudition. The editors deserve well merited praise for the diligence and judgment expended in the compiling of the book. The true worth of the book will prove itself in after years when honest retrospection of the time lived at Villanova will justify the principles of study and discipline inculcated during undergraduate days. Villanova strives to train each student for the various roles he may have to enact in the great drama of life. She provides every means to develop each character for the best in religious, moral and intellectual stability. May the men of 1926 fulfill the exalted ideals so deeply implanted by their preceptors. May they be unswerving in their fidelity to God, intense in their loyalty to their country and its institutions, and steadfast in their devotion to Alma Mater. Class of 1926; each one 1 his above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, I hou canst not then be false to any man.” (Ham., Act. I, Sc. III.) Reverend M. A. SULLIVAN, O. S. A. 30