Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 436 of the 1931 volume:

i PiM JLU ■ PI THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR 1 n THE 1931 BELLE AIR Published by SENIOR CLASS.. . C:V ’ of •• VILLANOVA COLLEGE vprnnfiPL vimasova coi ege rpnnpg iVu v'.A 'TVY.. . r ..tL„Ya Jr.:.. r „ FOREWORD W HEN COLLEGE DAYS ARE BUT DIM MEMORIES OF THE PAST AND THE MIND IS BUSIED WITH WORLDLY CARE. SHOULD THIS BRIEF PORTRAYAL OF THOSE DAYS SO VIVID IN OUR PRESENT LIFE REFRESH YOUR MINDS. MAKE DEEPER THE APPRE- CIATION OF NATURE. MORE CHEERFUL AND BRIGHTER THE WEARY WAY OF LIFE, THEN AND ONLY THEN. SHALL WE FEEL AM- PLY REWARDED FOR OUR LABORS. GV l 0 ? 3 H . s Administration Book II—CLASSES Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Bcxik III—activities Athletics Publications Drama and Music Book IV—ORGANIZATIONS Fraternities Clubs 7 7 DEDICATION This Ninth Volume of The Belle Air Is Affectionately Dedicated to THE Augustinian Fathers OF THE Province of St. Thomas of Villanova IN RECOGNITION of nearly ninety YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE CAUSE OF Catholic Education; IN MEMORY of the heroic endeavors AND THE SACRIFICES OF THE MEN WHOSE VISION AND FORESIGHT BEGAN THE WORK OF MATERIAL, INTELLEC- TUAL and Spiritual Building at Villanova: IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT and in Gratitude to the Friars who HAVE CONTINUED THE WORK OF THE PIONEERS, WHO STILL LABOR TO UP- HOLD THE STANDARD TO CARRY ON the Ideals of Catholic Educa- tion—The Training of Youth in Knowledge and in Religion. ® 9 Ui 1 1 a SPAIN AND THE ANCIENT GLORY OP SPAIN HAVE GIVEN US THE BACKGROUND USED IN TH'S BOOK. WE HAVE TAKEN THAT COUNTRY BECAUSE WE BELIEVE SPAIN TO BE ONE OF THE BUILDERS OF CULTURE AS WE KNOW TODAY IT HAS BEEN HANDED DOWN THROUGH THE CENTURIES. A HERITAGE RICH IN FOLK LORE. OVERFLOWING WITH DEEDS AND STORIES AND CONTAINING A WEALTH OF MATERIAL FROM WHICH TO MOULD THE THEME OF THIS PRESENT BELLE AIR. WE CANNOT GO INTv) DETAIL BUT A FEW EXPLANATIONS WILL SUFFICE TO SHOW THE GENERAL IDEA WE HAVE FOLLOWED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THESE PAGES. THE COVER IS AN AUTHEN- TIC COPY OF THE SHIP WHICH CARRIED COLUMBUS TO THE SHORES OF AMERICA. WE OFFER THE B(X)K WITH THE IDEA THA I IN OTHER YEARS IT MAY CARRY YOUR MEMORIES BACK TO OUR BELOVED CAM- PUS. OUR COLLEGE SECTION IS THE INTERIOR OF A SPANISH CATHEDRAL. CLASSES REPRESENT THE CONSTANT WARFARE CARRIED ON IN THE DAYS OF THE M(X RISH INVASIONS. OUR PAGES ON COLLEGE ACTIVITIES BRINGS BACK TO THE MEMORY THE FAMOUS PASS OF RONCESVALLFS. ONE OF THE MOST NOT ABLE AND HONORABLE EVENTS IN 1 HE PAST DAYS OF THE EMPIRE. AGAIN OUR ORGANIZATIONS ARE REPRESENTED BY SKETCHES OF A RELIGIOUS CEREMONY WITH A M(X)RISH BACKGROUND. ALL THE SCENES SHOWN ON THE COMING PAGES ARE TRUE TO LIFE. LIFE AS THC SPANIARDS LIVED IT IN THE DAYS WHEN SPAIN W'AS THE MISTRESS OF THE SEAS. THE CAMPUS SCENES ARE ALSO TRUE TO LIFE. LIFE AS WE HAVE LIVED IT THROUGH FOUR YEARS OF LAUGHTER AND TEARS. SONG AND SORROW AND WHEN THE END IS REACHED MAY YOU FEEL WELL SATISFIED THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS VOI UME OFFERED BY THE CLASS OF NINE- TEEN THIRTY-ONE. I highly honored them these many years, For honor is the birthright of the wise. El Sabio. THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR jTOU ggPU The Story of Villanova IT N THE early years of the nineteenth century the grounds which we know today JL as Villanova, comprised the estate of John Rudolph, a Catholic merchant of Philadelphia. This beautiful estate had been appropriately named Belle Air after Mr. Rudolph's father's native town in Maryland. Mr. Rudolph died in 1838 and in 1841 the estate was offered for sale. Such an excellent location for a private country seat or a private institution could not long remain unnoticed. Rev. Thomas Kyle, of St. Augustine’s, Philadel- phia, and Very Rev. Patrick E. Moriarity, of the Province, recognized it as the ideal location for the establishment of the Augustinian Order, and, on Wednesday, October 13, 1841, the day before the one appointed for the public sale. Belle Air was purchased by them for $18,000. On January 5, 1842, title to Belle Air was granted to the “Brothers of the Order of Hermits of St. Augustine. The first members of the Order to reside at Villanova were Brothers Dennis Gallagher and Jeremiah Ryan, who in the spring of 1843 were sent from St. Augustine’s, Philadelphia, to Belle Air to open the mansion. According to traditional account, Father O’Dwyer said Mass in the parlor oratory of the mansion and blessed this new monastery on St. Augustine's Day, August 28, 1843, placing it under the special patronage of St. Thomas of Villanova. No more appropriate patron saint for the infant establishment could have been made than that of St. Thomas of Villanova. He was a man of truly saintly character, distinguished especially for his charity toward the poor With the first Mass and dedication the institution was no longer to be known as Belle Air, but henceforward as Villanova. The name of Belle Air, however, has been cherished in tradition to this day. School was begun on September 18, 1843, with an enrollment of six students. During the next two years a total of forty-five students were in attendance. Their instructors comprised three priests and four lay teachers. The first floor of the mansion was devoted to classes, the faculty occupied the second, while the students were housed on the third floor. The first new college building was completed in 1844 and the students were then moved out of the monastery, leaving it entirely to the faculty and community At this time the Know Nothing furore was at its height in Philadelphia and the tranquillity of Villanova life was seriously threatened. St. Augustine's Church in the city had been burned and it was feared that the same fate might befall Thirteen MLWlJf yai Villanova Every precaution was taken to safeguard the students and as time passed the movement gradually died down. A new chapel was erected during the summer of 1844 and blessed on September 1. This was used for classes on weekdays. But even with this addition to the material adjuncts of the institution, misfortune befell her and because of the expense incurred in rebuilding St. Augustine’s and in bringing law suits against the City of Philadelphia for damages suffered in the recent riots, the Fathers decided that they would have t- close the college. On February 20, 1845, classes were dismissed not to be resumed until the following year. The college was reopened on September 6. The first public commencement was held on July 21, 1847. Father O'Dwyer was president, and with him were associated Fathers Ashe, Hartnett, and Kyle. Mr. Ainsley and Mr. Gibney were retained as lay professors. In 1848 a petition for a charter was made to the state legislature on March 10 of the same year Governor Francis R. Shunk signed “An Act to incorporate the Augustinian College of Villanova in the County of Delaware and the State of Pennsylvania. By this charter the president and professors were empowered to grant degrees. At the same time the college seal was adopted and the ecclesiastical school was inaugurated. In February of 1849 the first of the college buildings that we know today was completed. This building has weathered the onslaughts of time for eighty three years and is today the east wing of Alumni Hall. Father O'Dwyer, after a protracted illness, died on May 24, 1850. On his death Father Hartnett was chosen as president, but was sue- cceded the following year by Father Mori' arity. S rnnnnnnr] VH.I.AKOVA COLLEGE .Y, Fourteen Nothing of particular note occurred until 1855. At the commencement of that year the degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred upon James F. Dooley and Henry C. Alexander. This was the first time the college had exercised its power of granting degrees. The following year Father Hartnett returned as president of the college. Shortly after this the college faced its second great crisis. So upon Commencement day in 1857 the college was closed for the second time. In the meantime the fathers had seen their missionary efforts crowned with success and with Father Mullen as president classes were resumed in September, 1865. In the years following the institution prospered greatly under the supervision of Fathers Mullen, Galberry and Stanton as presidents. A long contemplated college building was begun on April 1, 1873. This structure, now Alumni Hall, was completed on February 3, 1874. During the preceding years the president's chair was occupied by Fathers Middleton, Fedigan and Coleman. Father Fcdigan was exceptionally active in further' ing the interests of the college and now one of the newer college buildings stands as a monument to his initiative. The thoughts of the Fathers were now centered upon the erection of a new and fitting chapel. The present church of St. Thomas of Villanova was dedicated on July 3, 1887, after four years spent in construction. Its architectural beauty is undeniable. It is Gothic in design. Father Coleman was in turn succeeded by Father Sheeran and McEvoy. On Wednesday, June 21, 1893, the Golden Jubilee of the college was celebrated, commemorating t h e completion of the first fifty years of its ex- istence. In 1901 the largest construction program ever undertaken by the college was completed, when the twin build- ings, the monastery and College Hall (now Mendel Hall), were completed. This great work had been accom- plished by Father Dc lury, who occupied the Fifteen presidency for fifteen years. He was succeeded by Father Dohan in 1910 and during the following years Fathers Dean, Driscoll, Hickey, and Sullivan each occupied the office of president for a time. From 1905 onward the college grew steadily both in numbers and reputation. Nothing of note occurred until 1912 when St. Rita's Hall, the original monastery was consumed by fire. The authorities courageously set out to rebuild and the present St. Rita's Hall is the result of their efforts. Work was also begun at this time on Corr Hall. The School of Science was also started during this year. With the coming of the World War the peaceful tranquillity of the college life was disturbed by an influx of khaki-cl ad student soldiers. Things returned to normal at the end of the war. In 1921 the school of business administration was added to the college roster. The ever increasing enrollment of students necessitated the erection of Austin Hall in 1925. The new building provided dormitory facilities for several hundred students as well as containing in its East wing the College Library, consisting of over thirty thousand volumes. In September of 1926 the present administration with Father Griffin as president went into office and the fruits of his untiring efforts are known to all. Promising plans for expansion and enlargement were threatened to be doomed when on January 28, 1928, a disastrous fire completely destroyed College Hall and with it some of the dormitories, most of the classrooms and practically all of the offices and records. But out of the ashes of College Hall rose a still greater Men- Jel Hall, containing in the line of lecture rooms and laboratories all that a student's heart could desire. Fedigan Hall was also erected at this time, providing additional dormitory fa- cilities. The simultaneous erection of these two magnificent buildings «OVACOLLWI t a i Sixteen BBS Ok mm hh i vf i SBir ' V 1 V W j 1 ] ' W Yfl QT-i � t 9Kln- g 1 V served only as an incentive to more expansion and during the first part of 1930 a drive was conducted to raise funds to enlarge Villanova. The first unit of the new building program is the recently completed building of the school of commerce and finance which is the last word in scientific school building construction. Upon considering the history of Villanova it will be seen that as the years roll on the advancement of the college becomes more rapid. It is as if in the early years of her existence, the Augustinian Fathers, realizing the greatness that was to follow, proceeded with the utmost care while they were laying the foundation. Then later on and up to the present day the followers of those first few hardy pioneers, fired with the same zeal that went into the laying of its foundation, arc proceeding as speedily as possible to enlarge Villanova and carry on a much larger scale the excellent work begun so long ago when six students assembled at the old Rudolph mansion in old Belle Air to comprise the first class ever enrolled at Villanova. As to the future of Villanova, we can predict nothing with absolute certainty, for as all mortal beings and creations, there are only two things absolutely certain— the facts that we were born, or that we some day shall pass into oblivion as far as any earthly existence is concerned. Our only measure of the future is by the past, and by this glowing yardstick, let us predict what is still to come. From the material advancement of Villanova, and from the doughty staunchness with which she has weathered the buffets of fate and misfortune and rode dauntless over the tempests of intoler ance and disaster, we can predict no other future than a most brilliant one. More ini' portant still, Villanova shall inspire countless hearts to come with resplendent ideals of Catholic manhood. 7S. ST TaY. at. lY nvT rafgiY Seventeen Fedigan Hall Mendel Hall Austin Hall St. Mary’s Hall Monastery College Hall St. Rita’s Hall New Dorm Fedigan Hall BKLLE AIR 11“ JE College Administration President Rev. James H. Griffin, O.S.A. Vice'President Rev. Ruellan P. Fink, O.S.A. Prefect of Studies Rev. Howard A. Grelis, O.S.A. Director of Religion Rev. Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A. Procurator Rev. William J. McCormick, O.S.A. THESE arc the men to whom we will ever owe an unpayable debt. Men who have sacrificed many of the things that are counted as marks of success by the rest of the world, sacrificed them in order that we might profit. Seeing them day by day we seldom paused to ponder the benefits we were reaping from the labors of these men. It will be years before these values are balanced in our minds, years in which we will be taught in a school whose masters will be more exact than any we have known here. The professors about the campus who do not wear the gowns must also be awarded their place in the scholastic sun. Quiet men who go about their appointed tasks day by day without ever saying a word in their behalf. During our four years we have watched them take raw high school students and turn them into finished products. Here is another debt we owe. The members of the Religious Order that serve as teachers represent the income from an endowment of $2,500,000. Few schools in the country are able to boast of a staff equal to this. In these final lines when the years have flown and you are on the road to success may this page serve to turn your thoughts back to other days when you were students, and in your recollections you are sure to have a warm spot for our mentors of the past four years. iMlTlTi ;jjnnnnnn villahova college ‘ V r ‘- Thirty-two Villanova College Trustees President Very Rev. Daniel A. Herron, S.T.L., O.S.A. Secretary Rev. Francis E. Tourscher, D.D., O.S.A. Rev. James H. Griffin, A M., LL.D., O.S.A. Rev. John M. Fleming, O.S.A. Rev. William J. McCormick, O.S.A. Philip A. Hart, President, Bryn Mawr Trust THE affairs of the college need guidance as any large enterprise. To place the burden on the shoulders of any one man would be to weigh him under a task that requires the energies of many. For that purpose the Board of Trustees was organised. This board works in a manner so efficient that the most difficult problems are carried out to completion without it ever coming to our ears. The policy of the Augustinian Order demands a Board of Trustees and in the selection of the present one the wisdom of the policy is shown. The board is com- posed of six men, five of whom are members of the Augustinian Order and the other a layman. In the past decade the college has grown with extreme rapidity and it has been proposed to enlarge the hoard. Undoubtedly several additional members would find the task equal to their ability. If it would aid the present members then the Belle Air sincerely hopes the necessary additions are made. This hoard, like the administration, deserves our undying praise for the efforts they have placed behind our securing an education. We wish them the best of future success in their future undertakings in behalf of our Alma Mater. vIU'AHOVA COLLEGE _—------------------ -......—. JTlTPlTffii Thirty-fou Rev. R. P. Fink, M.S., O.S.A. Vice-President Rev. H. A. Grelis, A M., O.S.A. Prefect of Studies Rev. Wm. McCormick, O.S.A. Procurator Rev. E. V. Stanford, M.S., O.S.A. Director of Religion - Ml i. ■' ■: ■il- REV. EUGENE A. MAUCH A.M.. 0.1.A. Dean School of Arts, Letters and Philosophy THE foundation on which Villanova College has always rested is its School of Arts, Letters and Philosophy. From a humble beginning on September 18, 1843, coincident with the founding of the College, this school has progressed steadily, and constantly maintained its pre-eminence. Other comparatively recent schools have sprung up, or rather branched out from this main trunk of Villanova, and have quickly surpassed in numbers the enrollment of the Arts School. But none of these has been imbued with the lofty ideals to which this school has so tenaciously clung throughout its long history. On March 10, 1848, the College was granted a State Charter, authorizing it to confer degrees. Seven years later James T. Dooley and Henry C. Alexander received the first Bachelor of Arts Degrees to be awarded by Villanova. A severe depression caused the closing of the College in 1857, and the School of Art' was rendered inactive until the reopening in 1865. The enrollment had now grown from six students to sixty-five, and the faculty and accommodations had been increased proportionately. The curriculum was also augmented by the addition of French, German, History and Politics. In 1905 Economics, Sociology and the various courses in Education made their appearance on the schedule, marking the only important innovation during the present century. The Arts School has been especially fortunate in having at all times leaders of the highest calibre. The present Dean, Reverend Eugene A. Mauch, has carefully guarded its ideals and guided its policy for the past two years, and he has succeeded not only in living up to, but in surpassing the high standards created by his predecessors. The continued existence of the Arts School has often been seemingly jeopardized by the rise and spread of utilitarianism and specialization, which go hand in hand. A liberal training in philosophy and the classics has appeared to many to be an antiquated relic of the Middle Ages, and not at all in keeping with the tenor of the twentieth century. But the fact that the School of Arts has not only weathered this storm of adversity, but even flourished in the face of it is proof that it is far from moribund. a(Jth and soundness of the liberal education imparted to students in Villanova s School of Arts is being continually demonstrated by the success of its graduates in the professional schools, in every field of endeavor, and in every walk of T.K. much praise cannot be given to our hard-working, self-sacrificing Dean ,F(atLr� trt,r,ng “� « ■ preserving the position members of the faculty, who have co-operated with him „ of d School of Arts, Letters and Philosophy at Villanova. M Hag • _ m- .—Vi -it1 A -1-!- « V11XAXOVA COLLEGE i T-LTc . Forty WWWWwwwwwww ftfteabMbkS. School of Technology C;ARL T. HUMPHREY S.B.. M.S. Dealt THE inauguration of the School of Technology, in 1905, bestowed upon Villanova the distinction of being the first Catholic College in the East to venture into the field of engineering. Although Civil Engineer- ing was the sole course which was first offered, the success which accrued from this department encouraged the authorities to introduce other branches of engineer- ing. The Engineering School is one of Villanova's most valuable assets. The growth of this school has been so phenomenal that Villanova is now recognized as being one of the most outstanding technical schools in the country. The value of the technical training given at Villanova is exemplified in the high calibre of men who have graduated from this course. Specialization is identified with modern education. The colleges throughout the country are endeavoring to train men for specific occupa- tions. This fact is particularly true of technical schools. If a graduate of an engineering school is unable to meet the requirements demanded by large corporations, his failure is certain. Villanova has perceived the needs of engineering students and has given them every facility in order that they might be able to attain success in the field of engineering. The laboratories at Villanova contain a wealth of material, in the form of modern machines, motors and mechanical appliances. Proficient engineers and teachers instruct the students in the mechanical art. The advantages that accrue from Villanova's Technical School are seen by those who have graduated in the past. Then only can they realize what Villanova has done for them. They are not only technicians but also men in the true sense of the word. The foundation which they have received makes them capable of accepting any position in their field and we can be assured that they will be a credit to their Alma Mater. Villanova is not only proud of this department, but it is likewise recognized as one of the foremost Engineering Schools in the East. To these men who brought such renown to the Main Line College, we should render the highest honor. We must also credit the present faculty because no fervent nor tireless efforts have been more burdensome for them if the prestige of the school could be improved. Villanova is most fortunate in having Carl T. Humphrey, S.B., M.S., as Dean of the School of Technology. Through his untiring efforts and under his capable direction, the school has risen to the heights of success. Since his administration the requirements of the department have been made more rigid, and the standards have become higher. Under the future guidance of this excellent engineer and teacher, the School of Technology is certain to enhance the success which it has already gained. m a VILLANOVA COLLEGE Forty’onc m w is• m lP WW'W .___ r THE 19 1 BELLE A1B. r School of Science REV. JOSEPH M. DOUGHERTY PH.D.i O.S.A. Dean ' THE School of Science, of which we may he justly -L proud, is one of the youngest schools at Villanova. This school, which is so important to Villanova, I was inaugurated in 1916, when some members of the School of Arts discovered that they were not ade- quately qualified in the Pre-medical requirements which were indispensable in the medical careers which they had anticipated. The authorities, cognizant of this obstacle to their success, formed the School of Science which is now recognized by the New York Board of Regents, the American Association of Medical Colleges and the State Board of Medical Licensers. The four-year course which was prescribed at this time leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology. The medical profession is one in which a great responsibility rests on its members. It is evident that doctors especially should have a thorough knowledge of the funda' mentals of their profession. If the foundations are secure, the building will be firm. The School of Science at Villanova is particularly well prepared to carry on the work of imparting knowledge to its students. But the mere transfer of knowledge is not the greatest work. Some of its aims are to develop the character of the individual, to draw out that which is best in him and to curb that which is evil. That the student’s education will not be one-sided, courses in Literature, Modern Languages and Philosophy have been added. The science of Ethics, which gives the Catholic viewpoint on morality, is very important to the Catholic student as many medical practices have a moral value. In 1916, Reverend Father Ruellan Fink, who is now Vice-President of the College, was appointed as the first Dean of the Science School. Under his leader- ship the embryo school developed until it became one of the leading schools at Villanova. Upon Reverend Fink’s assuming his present office in 1926, Reverend Father Dougherty, Ph D., was selected to act as Dean of the School of Science. Under the prudent guidance of the present Dean, this school has attained its pinnacle of success. In addition to the most modem laboratories in the country—this year, in order to assist the pre-medical students in their work, the Dean has added Immunology and Human Anatomy to the course. Villanova has the distinction of being the only under-graduate school in the country where these courses are given in their entirety. 1 cTth° rcPutat‘on e school has grown since its inception. The graduates of the School of Science may be found in the leading Medical Colleges of this country. Through the incessant labors of Reverend Dougherty and the faculty, the school has finally achieved national recognition. Forty-two ■30DC School of Commerce and Finance VILLAHOVA COLLEGE REV. JOSEPH C. BARTLEY PM.D., O.S.A. Dean VILLA NOVA'S School of Commerce and Finance was inaugurated less than a decade ago for the purpose of equipping students who intended to enter any field of economic endeavor whatever with a liberal training along practical lines. No period in the history of our country has demonstrated more forcibly the necessity of a solid foundation in business principles than the present. Perhaps this explains the phenonv enal rise and growth of the Business School. Courses of this nature had previously been incor- porated into the schedule of the School of Arts in order to accommodate students who signified their desire to prepare for more worldly pursuits, and these subjects were capably handled by Reverend George O'Meara, then Vice-President of the College. But two years later, in 1922, the need for a separate department strongly mani- fested itself, with the result that the School of Commerce and Finance was founded. Reverend Joseph C. Bartley was appointed Dean of the school, and under his intelli- gent leadership and efficient management it has grown by leaps and bounds to such an extent that it bids fair to exceed in numbers the combined enrollment of all the other schools. In accordance with the increase in the student bodv. the curriculum has been frequently broadened, and the faculty enriched by the addition of professors possessing accurate technical knowledge bearing on every phase of the business world. A variety of subjects, including Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Foreign Trade, and Transportation, offers each student a wide selection from which to choose his major course. Economics, English, Philosophy and Modern Languages provide for the former a firm basis which enhances their ultimate value, and lightens the effect of specialization by introducing a more liberal element. Due to the Business School's extraordinary development, Alumni Hall, which has ever been its sanctum, has become overcrowded, and can no longer meet the rapidly growing requirements placed upon it. Consequently the first step to be taken in Villanova s expansion program was the erection of the recently completed Commerce and Finance Building, devoted entirely to the housing of this school, with a capacity of over eight hundred students. Like a dream come true, this beautiful structure, modern in every detail, finally provides this department with the type of quarters which it sorely needs and justly deserves. To the Dean, Reverend Dr. Bartley, a man of keen perception and rare judgment, who has devoted his best efforts during the past nine years to the cause of the School of Commerce and Finance, must go the credit for its remarkable success. Admired and respected by all who have come in contact with him, he has made his department a living thing, reflecting his own indomitable spirit and scholarly temperament. The Theological School DESPITE the fact that the College and the Theo' logical School arc two separate institutions in regards to management, their origin, development and histories arc so closely intertwined that any attempt to give an account of one without some mention of the other would he fruitless. The reason for Villanova's establishment was twofold: “to educate candidates for the church and for the world.” This fundamental precept, laid down at the institution's very inception, has never to this day been changed in any form and the dual purposes have now' blended so that the two schools are now' one institution, teaching both sacred and profane sciences. The year 1848 saw the formal establishment of the Theological School. However, it is not until 1865 that we hear any details of its developments and accomplishments. The intervening years were years of hardships, of strenuous labor inspired by missionary zeal. We can hardly blame these early pioneers for not keeping any record of their work. There was no time to do so; their labors demanded all their attention and short time was there for anything else save the wonderful cause to which they have dedicated themselves. After many years had intervened, scattered sources were searched that would form a connected history of their activities. From the writings of the late Doctor Middleton we learn the several interesting facts. The first professor of the Theological School was Father Harnett, who at that time was also Vice-President of the College, and in 1848, Mr. Charles Egan, a native of Cork, Ireland, w'as received into the novitiate on May 18th. He is the first cleric novice at Villanova. He was closely followed by Reverend Michael F. Gallagher on the 15th of August of the next year. REV DENNIS J. KAVANAUGH S.T.D.. O.l.A. According to Reverend F. X. McGowan's “Historical Sketch of St. Augustine's Church, Philadelphia Patrick A. Stanton was a theological student of Villanova in 1847. Between 1857 and 1865 twenty seven young men were taught at Villanova. In 1865, Father Nemo was Regent of Studies. He was succeeded by Father Middleton, who continued as Regent until 1898. Reverend M. I Locke O S A was Regent from 1898 to 1901. The Reverend Doctor F. E. Tourschcr was Pro Regent from 1901 to 1903, and Regent from 1903 until 1913. Reverend J. A. Hickey, the present Assistant General of the Order, was Regent from 1913 until 1925; he was succeeded by the present Regent, Reverend Doctor D. J. Kavanaugh, O. S. A. TIk Theological School has had a long and glorious existence and during the course of her existence has furnished many men to the service of God. In the minion Z ' ' e f.ansh'vork- and jVhe rolc of a tcacher these men have been worthy iHustrious prcdecessor, Saint Augustine. May the same spirit and .cal with which he defended the doctrines of Christianity against the heretics of the world ever guide his followers in the holy work to which they dedicated themselves. Hr ill The Sisters’ School REV. JOHN A. SPARROW A.M., LITT.D., 0.9.A. Dean THE Sisters' School at Villanova is of inestimable value to the Catholic Educational System. Through the splendid courses which are offered the sisters, who have sacrificed mundane pleasures in order that they might educate Catholic youth, are able to carry on their altruistic labors in a more perfect manner. Then too, those sisters who are laboring in the secondary schools may obtain the degrees which State authorities require of all those who are engaged in the field of higher education. The Sisters' School had its inception in an extern sion course which the Augustinian Fathers gave every Saturday at the John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' School. In 1918, two years after the inauguration of the extension school, the Pennsylvania State Legislature enacted a bill which required all secondary school teachers to have college degrees. In order to meet this requirement, Villanova instituted the Sisters' Summer School in July of the same year. Through the medium of the extension school and the Summer School the sisters arc now able to fulfill the requirements of the State. The oppor- tunities which were offered were readily perceived by the religious in various parts of the country. The school gained prominence rapidly and it became an indispensable part of Villanova College. The subjects offered in both the Summer School and the Extension Course are chiefly classical. In addition to these are Economics, Physics, Sociology and Biology. Pedagogical subjects naturally have an important place in the curriculum. Some of these are History of Education, Principles of Teaching, Philosophy of Education and Educational Psychology. The benefits accruing from such a course can be seen easily and its worth to Catholics in primary and secondary schools is practically invaluable. Certainly, chib dren in these schools will be no less well equipped to meet the problems of daily life than those who are educated in our public schools. And besides this, with the advantage of proper religious instruction from teachers well fitted to perform such a duty, they will be better prepared to take their places in society as truly moral beings. Thus it is that Villanova has laid stress on her Sisters' School. The benefits resulting from the establishment of the Sisters’ School are so far-reaching and so bound up with Catholic education that their value is incalculable. Briefly, Catholic education has been brought to a higher perfection and has acquired a higher value through the Villanova College Sisters' School. The Reverend Dr. John A. Sparrow, O. S. A., the present Dean of the school, is untiring in his efforts to continue the work which was commenced by his predecessor, the Reverend Francis A. Driscoll, O. S. A. It has been through the endeavors of these men that the Sisters' School has attained the high standing which it now enjoys. villanova college 33 5s .'Y'i'u TT.' T. JVi: ’ m 39 Wr Forty'five ,'lTi THE 1Q31 BELLE AIE y ZyL Bffi, I Religious Program REV. E. V. STANFORD M.� .. O.S.A. Director of Religion THE Religious Program at Villanova is based on the fact that every opportunity should be given the student to follow out his religion. Working on that principle Father Stanford has completed a program that permits all the Catholic students to practice their religion in the same manner as they would at home under the guiding eye of their parents. While the maximum opportunities are offered only the minimum is required. This leaves the matter up to the student himself and he is free to choose or reject as he pleases, under the wholesome influence : amples of his classmates, he soon drops into the habit of attending church and becomes as the rest of the student body. The program consists in Mass one day a week which is Thursday. All students are required to attend this Mass and let it be said that the majority do so without any urging. Then chapel services are held every evening at six'thirty. Some short prayers are said or Benediction i held all evenings save Saturdays and Sundays. The students are required to attend these exercises. The students get into a habit of going to evening prayer, and eventually they consider it an essential part of the school year. Every year after the mid-year examinations are completed there is a three-day retreat for both day students and boarding students. The days are given entirely to chapel and there is six services a day. No classes are held and all other activities are suspended for the time being. A Mission Father comes and talks to the students several times a day. After the retreat there is a general Communion at which each student is placed upon his honor to attend. Each morning throughout the year there arc several Masses for the students. There is a special Mass each morning for the Day Students in order that they may not miss any of the benefits of what a Catholic College education may offer. An annual religious survey is made and the results published by Reverend Father Stanford. Weekly bulletins are passed out containing questions asked during the retreat. Tuesday evenings in chapel questions are discussed. These questions are of all natures and arc mailed to Father Stanford by the students themselves. These quorums arc one of the most popular functions on the campus. Opportunity is given to all who wish to serve on the altar. Father Stanford cannot he too highly praised for the efforts he has put behind his work. He seems never to tire when working for the good of Villanova. It is to h.m we owe the splendid religious program we have had during the past four years. A program that will he far reaching in effects and which will prove a distinct credit to its founder. i Forty.six Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., Ph D., S.T.L. Dean, Business School Professor of Economics Lawrence, Mass. Catholic Univ. William J. Barber, B.S. in M.E. Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Reidsville, N. C. N. C. State Coll. Rev. John F. Burns, O.S.A., Ph.D., S.T.L. Professor of History Albany, N. Y. Villanova, Catholic Univ. Rev. Henry C. Caffrey, O.S.A., A.M. Professor of English artd Elocution Lawrence, Mass. Villanova. Int. Aug. Coll., Rome 3 w. □ majLH U v d m did ii d nonnniYitflTiTn iiiTiTifiT wnTiYiriKif villanova college Forty-seven rRW M •4 i m P S SH 3 feS w— i - K -T5.1 W W W THK 1 1 I3KLI E AIR --•■ — -rrj— ■ ■ gfi m Us ?• ' ■' jfeS §H5 ”_K S? l k-3 FACULTY Rev. Francis X. Coan, O.S.A., A.M. Professor of Biology Lawrence, Mass. Villanova, Catholic Univ. Rev. John H Crawford, O.S.A., A.M. Professor of Physics Faculty Advisor of Athletics Lawrence, Mass. Villanova, Catholic Univ, Patrick J. Dougherty, B.S. Professor of Banking and Finance Jeansville. Pa. Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., Ph.D. S.T.L. Dean of the School of Science Professor of Bacteriology and Histology Haverford, Pa. Villanova, Catholic Univ Forty eight P Eli Duncombe, B.S., M.S. Professor of Chemistry Union City. Pa. Purdue. Univ. of Nebraska Rev. Ruellan P. Fink, O.S.A., M.S., Sc.D. Vice'President Prefect of Discipline Professor of Organic Chemistry Villanova Wellsvillc, N. Y. John J. Ford, B.S. Professor of Anatomy West Chester. Pa. Villanova Rev. Howard A. Grelis, O.S.A., A M Director of Studies Professor of Latin Villanova PSBiMlBiHl ... BGE COI VILLANON r Forty'nine ■ ■ � . K'.K” W W WW W WWTO V l THE 10 I BKLJJk'aIK .... ‘ ■■........ ■ ■ 1 ' ■■ '■■■■■■■■ FACULTY Rev. Henry E. Greenlee, O.S.A., D.D., S.T.L. Professor of Philosophy Havcrford, Pa. Villanova, Int. Aug. Coll., Rome John I. Grezenskj, B.S. Associate Professor of Chemistry Jersey City. N. J. Villanova P'hila., Penna. Phila., Penna. William C. A. Henry, B.S., LL.B. Member of Philadelphia Bar Professor of Business Law Carl T. Humphrey, S.B., M.S. Dean of School of Engineering Professor of Civil Engineering Joseph T. Jonas, A.M., B.O., M.O. Professor of Oral English Phila., Penna. St. Joseph's. Phila. National School of Oratory Rev. Paul M. Judson, O.S.A., A.M. Professor of Religion Norfolk. Va. Villanova, Catholic Univ. Rev. William J. Kenny, O.S.A., A.M. Professor of Latin and Botany Phila., Pcnna. Villanova August Kunzenbacher, B.A. Instructor in Physics Irvington, N. J. Villanova H m if fcpMjqr Cv innnnnrr VILLANOVA COLLEGE tfr frTti.. Fifty-one •v 5iiS-' y y • r a- THE all BKLLE AIR fejisitaieRgHi -luHdBj Q DL §Bg BjBtalBl FACULTY Carlos Mestres, B.S. Professor of Spanish Phila.. Pcnna. Norristown. Pa. Thomas J. McCormick, C.E. Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Phila., Pcnna. Villanova Charles A. McGeehan, E.E. Professor of Electrical Engineering Graduate Manager of Athletics Villanova J. Stanley Morehouse, M.E. Professor of Mechanical Engineering Sharon. Conn. Stevens Inst, of Technology Fifty-two FACULTY Rev. John F. O'Brien, O.S.A., A.M., Litt.D., S.T.L. Professor of English New York. N. Y. Villanova. Catholic U., Dayton Rev. John S. O’Leary, O.S.A., M S. Professor of Mathematics Cork. Ireland Villanvoa Jeremiah F. O'Sullivan, A M. Professor of French and History Glcngarriff, County Cork. Ireland Villanova. Wilton College. Cork Leo Schaefer, M.B.A. Professor of Accounting Ardmore, Pa. U. of Wisconsin, Northwestern U 5H VILLANOVA COIvIvEGE Fifty-three Fifty-four Rev. Charles A. Beckermann, O.S.A S.T.L., D.D. Professor of Philosophy Veen. Germany Villanova: Int. Aug. Coll., Rome; Pontifical Biblical Inst.. Rome Rev. Matthew McDonald, O.S.A., A.M. Villanova. Catholic Univ Rev. Denis J. Kavanaugh, O.S.A., A M S.T.R. Professor of Philosophy Ballinrobc. Ireland Villanova; Int. Aug. Coll., Rome Rev. Francis E. Tourscher, O.S.A., A.M. D.D. Librarian Professor of Latin Fifty-five r A 1 a a X- 1-1. 10 1 BELLE AIR J. riirsxTi ii — m a Jd @BS9lSB@i® . iD] FACULTY Rev. Eugene A. Mauch, O.S.A., A.M. Dean of the Arts and Letters School Professor of Psychology and Education Phila., Pcnna. Villanova. Catholic Univ. John McClain, B.S. Professor of Anatomy and Embryology Ridgeway, Pa. Villanova Watson Selvage, M.A. Professor of English Columbia U.. Cornell U., Phila.. Pcnna. Univ. of Manchester; U. of P.. King's College. James Turek, B.S.C. Associate Professor of English and Advertising Avoca, Pa. Villanova Rev. Frederick Brossler, O.S.A., A.B. Professor of German Phila., Penna. James A. Dunne, A.B. Professor of Education Norwood. Mass. Rev. Thomas Gilligan, O.S.A., A.B. Professor of Latin and Greek Phila., Pcnna. Villanova, Catholic Univ. Ralph W. Hamme, A.B. Professor of English Phila . Penna. Gettysburg emwi Fifty-seven K ipOTI ‘ I IA A A -I' W W W W wmyg -•; t:-:i: iosi BKLLi-; air (Til • ... ■ ■ ari rl� a a a Ha� � nja (ilfelafelBie F A C U L T Robert J. Turnbach, B.S. Professor of Genetics Juncdale, Pa. Villanova Joseph A. Venuto, M.S. Professor of Chemistry Phila., Penna. U. of P. r-i '£r v i -‘ i Fifty-eight m m m VILI AHOVA COI.IvEGE Chairman................George R. Blaney Vice-Chairman...........Howard J. Garrity Secretary...............Edward M. Hookey Senior Class President.........W. J. Bradley THE group of men to whom this page is devoted form the nucleus of an organization whose duties and responsibility are without a doubt the greatest given to any of the other students at Villanova. Acting as mediator between student body and faculty, and as a judicial court in cases of violations of college rules, the Student Council receives little or no praise and very often a great amount of criticism from the students themselves whose interests are uppermost in the minds of the council at all times. Many Villanova men are ignorant of the numerous controversies that were settled by this Student Tribunal. The council is composed of eleven seniors and to them especially we wish to extend a hearty word of thanks for the work they have so nobly performed. GEORGE BLANEY Chairman David J. Cartenuto Harold Driscoll Arthur Shortall George Connor Donald Gildea Seniors Edward Weiss Juniors James Garrity Sophomores Fraternities Stanley Prokop Paul Beaudine William Christie Joseph J. Kelly William Dineen Fifty-nine O sacred friendship. Heaven's delight Which . . . too to thy native s ies thy flight. —Cervantes. Class Message A NOTHER year has drawn to a close, bringing us, the Class of 1931, to the threshold of that un' happy parting from our Alma Mater, which is as sad as it is inevitable. As we gaze back upon four full years, we begin to visualize what Villanova has done for us and what it will mean to us in the future. Her self'sacrificing and generosity, give us an ennobling ideal to carry with us in the sordid strife of our work' a'day world. May that same ideal lift us to the heights for which a Catholic education has intended us, true gentlemen permeated with principles of virtue and honesty; may our Alma Mater attain the unqualified success her altruistic principles deserve; may each sue' ceeding class serve as a monument of that spirit of loyalty which she has inculcated. President of Class. . K$2LLLi! [' t ML THE iq31 BELLE air a- I. A-- V7KVK ■� 1® ;3 3 3 3 D 3 3 3 0 3 J o _ 7 ■WM. J. BOUUHLSY PUKiictil HOWAJt® J. 6AU3YY — V. - : -••••:-■• • .. 51 5EC ac A� -Y---- -TR.S.A3 VS.tR.- CAB.L JhWASIKY jO O o !3Sfc.- U«: • - villanova college HKLLb .MR. rro i P iKpa -' ■: TU, • mu fe5 I History of the Senior Class N THE Fall of 1927, we, the present Senior class, embarked upon the good ship Villanova” for our voyage through collegiate seas. Only three months before, in June, we were graduated from our respective Prep schools and all during the summer months we waited impatiently for that day when, as the idol of the Home Town, we would bid good bye to friends and relatives and would be Villanova bound At last the day came. From far and near, from the North, the South, the East, the West, all trains led to the “Main Line Mecca bearing many new pilgrims to the shrine of learning. XT But how we were disillusioned! What a strange welcome awaited us. No sooner did we set foot upon Villanova soil than we were tagged and numbered and given brilliant orange caps to wear. The climax of this weird procedure was reached one rainy night in October, when, after a very enjoyable (but not to us) entertainment by the Sophs we gave the inhabitants of Bryn Mawr a rare treat as a partial fulfillment for the Fourth Degree of the Ancient and Honorable Order of the Hobble Gobble. Fortunately football soon became the center of attraction and from then on we were comparatively unmolested. Every Saturday afternoon we could be seen sitting in a body down at the Stadium lustily rendering the good old Frosh yell: “Hard as tacks, everyone! Villanova thirty-one! Yea Frosh! Boo Soph! Altho it is doubtful as to whether this met with the approval of the Vigilant Sophomores, yet it cheered the team on to a glorious season of victories with only one blot upon an otherwise stainless record. After the Christmas holidays, we met and under the direction of the Sophomores organized as a class. The election of officers resulted in the following men holding office: Irvan Boucher, president; Matthew Deluca, vice-president; William Orcutt, secretary; George McGrath, treasurer. Things went along very smoothly from then on. We were a recognized class on the campus and were already beginning to blossom forth as college men. In May, the Green Hill Farms Hotel reechoed with our very creditable “Frosh Hop and shortly after that we found ourselves at the end of our first year at college. Just before the summer vacation we met and elected the following as officers for our Sophomore year: Irvan Boucher, president; William Bradley, vice-president; Leo Goodreau, secretary; William Orcutt, treasurer. When we returned in September, the Vigilance Committee, under the able leadership of Edward M. Hookey, had landed and already had the situation well in hand. Great was our pride when, no longer the under dogs, we walked the campus, the envy of the tormented Frosh. Needless to say, we greeted them in much the same manner as we ourselves had been greeted. But soon, tiring of this, we settled down and assumed the dignity befitting a Sophomore. A great misfortune befell our class in October of our Sophomore year when our beloved classmate, Leo Goodreau, met his untimely death on the gridiron. It might here be said that during our Junior Week of the following year the Class of 31 unveiled a bronze memorial plaque on the stadium in honor of our departed classmate. Time flew by and all too soon the second term was under way. In the Spring we followed up the brilliance of our previous social endeavor with a fitting successor, the Sophomore Soiree. The eighty year old Alumni Hall Gymnasium was the scene of our dance and never before had memorlle nighT 3 thr‘ S as ° that Before we left for our vacation an election was held and the following men received office; William Bradley, president; Howard Garrity and Mark Ryan presidents; Thomas Garrett, secretary; Carl Wagley, treasurer Y vice- -,-V VIIXAKOVA COIvI.EGE ' ■ • r -:'tv2r Yk m m Sixiyfour H 1 M_ THE 1931 BELLE AIR ll'[lLl nWl(l[lml:l CPI flijflTTl JinL— ■ 1.1 ,T‘ - wA. How quickly those summer months flew. In no time it was September, and we were back at Villanova as Juniors. Upperclassmen! What a thrill at the sound of the word. Now from our lordly heights we could look down upon the aspiring Sophs as they struggled with the Freshmen. Very colorful was the football season of this year with two out-of-town trips by the student body. Needless to say, the Junior class was there, on hand to cheer the team on to victory. All throughout the year we were in action. The committees organized in June of our Sophomore year were constantly at work silently and smoothly getting things in readiness for our “big week” in the Spring and their efforts were not in vain. Shortly after Junior Week we met for the election of officers for our Senior year. William Bradley was re-elected to the office of president. This was a most fitting gesture because no one had the interest of the Class of ’31 more at heart than “Red. Howard Garrity, prominent and well liked Pre-Med student was elected to the office of vice-president while Tom Garrett was made secretary. Carl Waglcy as an expression of how much we appreciated his ability and class spirit was re-elected to the office of treasurer. June was again with us and before we departed for our vacation we were already making plans for our Senior year, our last in college. S x n September came around and we were back in college for the last chapter of our collegiate history. Many faces were missing when we returned last September: not only those who had “fallen by the wayside but many Pre-Meds who had gone to Medical School. The roll of the Undergraduate Council numbered among its members the following Seniors: George R. Blaney, Chairman; Howard J. Garrity; Edward M. Hookey; George Connor; David J. Cartenuto, Edward L. Weiss; Donald J. Gildea, William R. Dineen and Stanley A. Prokop. In the field of athletics the first in order of time was football. The Senior members of Coach Stuhldreher's 1930 eleven were Captain Clete Gardner; William “Dixie Sheehan; Charles “Mighty Witkowski: William “Reds Bradley; “Snapper McLaughlin; “Tom Morgan; Johnny Highfield; Tom Connelly; “Red Garrett; Irvan Boucher; Arthur Harkins; “Jo-Jo Kelly; Matty DeLuca and “Midget Miklasiewitz. John Blaney was the manager of the Wildcat football team. The next sport to engage our attention was basketball. Captain Tom Morgan, Fred Donovan and Art Harkins represented the class in splendid fashion. With the advent of the mild weather, the track team and baseball teams got into action. The Class of 31 was represented on the track by Captain “Media Johnny Highfield, Jo-Jo Kelly, “Whitey Velehradsky, “Lighnting Bill Straub, “Dashing Dave ’ Cartenuto, Joseph Costanro and Manager James “Big Apple Rannazissi. The Senior memkrs who engaged in the National Pastime under the efficient coaching of “Prof McGeehan were: Captain “Tom Morgan. George “Gabby” Blaney, “Pummelling Pete Eschman, John “Bono Dalton and Stan Prokop, who proved a capable manager. The ranks of the minor sports were filled with a goodly number of 1931 men, men who will be missed in the future. Tennis saw Captain Pete Forvc, Charles Laveson and Manager R. J. O'Donnell. Golf included Captain Stanley Prokop, Wil- liam R. Dineen and Manager Howie J. Garrity. John O'Neill and John Kilcourse represented the class in hockey. In the literary field the first point of honor and popularity is the Villanovan. It has been altered from a monthly magazine to a weekly newspaper. Much of the credit is due to the work of David J. Cartenuto, Editor-in-Chief; Charles Lynch, Business Manager; Wheeler Jenkins, Martin Orbach, John Kilcourse, Leon Costa, Jean Cushing and Stan Prokop. The next point of honor is the Belle Air. The Staff of the 1931 Senior publi- cation includes Stanley A. Prokop, Editor; Howard J. Garrity, Business Manager; John Kilcourse, Wheeler Jenkins, David J. Cartenuto, Andrew Kelly, Jean Cushing, Donald Gildea. J. W. Armbrust, Roger O'Donnell, Martin Orbach, Louis Buzaid, Lee Costa, V1LLAXOVA COI.IvEGE Y,. EK. Y . 55I 55. .Vi ..’35 XagDCHEBE THK WS1 HKLLK AIR mnlt ■ ■,'■■■ n riTcrn'i r m i� h !u Maurice Doyle, George Connor, Michael J. Pearson, George Blaney, Charles Wit- kowski, Leonard Schnappauf, Thomas Garrett, Joseph Castellani and Basil Shorb. The Owl published by the Engineering Fraternity, numbers on its staff such names as Paul Kauffman, Editor; Hermann Winterer, Business Engineer, and Tom Brien. The following Seniors represented the Class in Dramatics and Debating in a fine fashion. Edward M. Hookey, who served as president of the Villanova Literary Club; David J. Cartenuto, Andrew B. Kelly, Jean Cushing, Stanley Prokop, Wheeler Jen- kins and Lawrence Costigan officiated as Head Cheerleader. J. W. Armbrust was the Stadium Manager. Shortly after the Christmas holidays, the Interfraternity Ball was held under the direction of Seniors and this was followed by our Belle Air Ball. These two Senior functions were held amid style and magnificence. They wrote Finis” upon four years of social activities that served as forerunners of Bigger and Better” Dances at Villanova. The mid-year examinations over, we truly found ourselves upon the home stretch to graduation. Quickly the days and weeks sped by and we viewed with mingled joy and sorrow the speedy approach of that day in June which would mark our exit from college. Joy because it meant a step forward in the world; sorrow because it meant the severing of our active connections with Villanova. At last it came, it was here and it is gone and we of the class of '31 find ourselves not students, but alumni. Graduation is over—all arrangements have been made and it is only a question of hours before we make our final departure from our home of the past four years. Of course we are looking ahead but at the same time we cannot help casting a fond glance back at the happy days gone by. Our college life is over. The record of the Senior Class is complete, but before closing it is only fitting to express our heartfelt appreciation and sincere gratitude to the Augustinian Fathers who are doing so much for the cause of Catholic education. To Villanova, then, we extend our fondest farewells coupled with sincere promises never to forget her nor the four happy years we spent within her portals. Wheeler Jenkins, Jr. Class Historian. Sixty-six villanova college DONATO JOSEPH ALAMPRESE B. S. in Biology Altoona Catholic High School Don Lambda Kappa Delta, Treasurer (4), Initiation Committee (3), Constitution Committee (3). Western Pennsylvania Club, Secretary (3, 4); Intrafraternity Dance Committee (4): Interfraternity Basketball League Resident (4); Lambda Kappa Delta. Basketball Manager (4): Chemistry Club (3, 4); Belle Air Staff (4); Mendel Bulletin (4). O, THE many students who have come to us from Western Pennsylvania, we shall remember one, Mr. Donato J. Alamprese, from Altoona, Pennsylvania. Coming to us four years ago from the “Speedway City,” he has endeared himself to all who know him. We feel sure that his pre-medical training here will he a great asset to him when he enters medical school. “Don” has always been an enthusiastic worker in behalf of any activity which was for the uplift of Villanova, whether it be scholastic, athletic or social. As a member of the Lambda Kappa Delta fraternity, he has contributed immeasurably to the success of that organization. His work as President of the Inter-Fraternity Basket- ball League will long be remembered. All Villanova doff their hats to “Don” and heave a sigh of regret as he passes through her portals to higher studies in the field of medicine. Sixtyseven 4.......v; 'X THE 1051 BELLE AIR , i r JOHN JOSEPH ANDERSON Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island “ orse” “Andy’' St. Mary s Hall. Augustinian Seminary. A b i m'i summer day. Cool ocean breezes, tempering a hot sun into a pleasurable uarmt i ar a ta along a sm x th stretch of white beach, an inert human mass lying UCc Wards � throughout an aftemoon-that s John Anderson, at the at ali! in a CO,lege course at Villanova to remind one of a sojourn ISsummeT W I ?nIothc«’ the image of this lad always calls to mind is active enough ? .Tccze8’.d hghtful rest. Just why it should be so is a mystery. He i aim purroseful Nl'I) m,jd and y’ given a su®cient impulse, yet even-tempered, bm a drearr’,but no huma dynamo! not slow or deliberate, than l«.hn Anderson h T’ ,neitber ,azy nor slothful, yet surely no one knows better effort to himself ° Sp€nd a ew hours of leisure with the least possible the MirePqursu“c r;o ie Ui W'sh y°U in y°Ur later Uf Sixty-eight ERNST APFELSCHNITT B. S. in Economics West Philadelphia High School “Ernie” Delta Pi Epsilon; Day Hop Club: Hockey Squad (3). To attempt to portray in mere words the charm of character which is our Appic's would be a task unwise to undertake. His wit, and friendly disposition have won him a warm place in our hearts. Although a quiet student, Appie could quiet any of our heated discussions by the sheer calmness of his eloquence. He attacked his class work with zest and the most knotty problem yielded to the explosive bursts of mental energy he commanded. Gifted with a happy disposition and a keen mind, he was the life of any gathering. His witticisms were as endless as the surging seas. Ernie, too, was sartorial elegance exemplified. Whenever we were in doubt about what the well-dressed man was wearing, Appie was the last court of appeal. In few words, Appie was an ideal classmate, possessing a happy balance of humor and practicality. VILLANOVA COLLEGE Sixty-nme , , w m j j -' ■ • '- •• ’a U THE 1Q51 BELLE AI R JOSEPH WALTER ARMBRUST B. S. in Civil Engineering West Catholic High School “Joe” IW nV 2)‘ Bvlle 4 : Phi KaPPa Ph A. S. C. E. (2. 3, 4); Burr Club; Junior Week Committee; Intcr Fraternity Ball Committee (4); Stadium Manager (4). lim.r! T °Ur Rgest assets. We all realize the truth of this statement, for it existence tn USt consK?cr l e numberless men who owe their engineering in« it r.ire tn mm kf’ Competent ai '. Slivered in the nick of time. Is it not refresh' thing as it comes !!, r.a,mong °Ur fncn a man wtl° nevcr gnpes, hut takes every' in the engineering nr f! amc.Casy manner’ That is Joe. He will go a long way the vwrd hut rathe! causc he is not a wooden engineer in any sense of Z i I V T engmeer whose linking apparatus really clicks at the various dances. aS °.ne Can easi,y tel1 who has lookecI around ing on a committee M nv w iin? worker and never shirks his duty when serv to his unceasing ctfortMo m[k °f lhlS,1SSUC of the Belle Air hear silent testimony Success to ',, ? , ,S yCarsho,,k thc outstanding among many, years have passed y°U attain thc of your profession before many 1 - ' . ' ' .— V1LLAMOVA COLLEGE iH. ‘«T«tTa.Tc ? TlM� WlTSSLTia T '� tkT ZtTu 5Cl.fn(y Lambda Kappa Delta (1. 2, 3): Villanova Italian Club (I, 2, 3. 4); Varsity Track (2, 3). Another scion of a family of doctors planning to follow in the footsteps of his forefathers. If it were not for his enthusiasm over football and his prognostications concerning quizzes, one would never know that Mario was about, he is so quiet. There is another trait which distinguishes Mario from his fellow classmates- he is continually and without much reason boosting that far distant tract of land— South Philadelphia. To hear him talk about his home environs one would almost be tempted to visit that section of the city, to be able to know what Paradise will be like when it is attained. As a student, Mario continually distinguished himself. In him we have a per sonification of that old maxim—“The longest way round is the shortest way about. We wish to convey all the luck in the world to you when you have attained your goal. yL m VILLANOVA COLLEGE «y- sKSSKX 5 Scvcnty'Onc RICHARD DANIEL AVIL B. S. in Electrical Engineering West Philadelphia Catholic High School “Dic ” Owl Staff (3. 4): Phi Kappa Pi (1. 2. 3). Treasurer (4); Knights of Columbus (2. 3. 4); Six O’C'oek Club; Phi Kappa Pi, Initiation Committee (2): Owl Hop (2): Phi Kappa Pi, Dinner Dance Committee (2, 3): Junior Week Banquet Committee (3); Phi Kappa Pi, Basketball (1, 3, 4); Knights of Columbus, Basketball (3). D ''K is one who knows the time and place for everything. Quiet and thoughtful, pleasant and playful, just as the occasion demands. At a time for work he puts his shoulder to the wheel and plugs with the courage and spirit of a hero. When class work is complete and the good times are underway you will find Dick in the midst of the fun and where the laughs arc many and hearty. As regards women, he still seems unharmed by the string of a femme, though there was a time, when he made not infrequent trips to Jersey; we thought he was caught at last, hut he seems to have come through it all right. Dick's hobby is Phi Kappa Pi, and it is due to his efforts of the last few years that it has progressed so well. We cannot help but regret that we are to part company with this pleasant class mate in June. We feel sure that success will crown his every effort. rTVS VILLANOVA college Seventy-two A . .-v -• ' y • y y 6 r � aifBi THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR ri GEORGE R. BLANEY B. S. in Economics St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City Gabby Delta Pi Epsilon; Jersey City Club; Belle Air Staff; Vision (1); Student Council (2), Vice-Chairman (3). Chairman (4): Sophomore Dance (2): Junior Week, Ring Committee (3); Inter-Fraternity Ball, Chairman (4); Jersey City. Dance Committee (2, 3); Vigilance Committee: Freshman Base- ball, Football; Varsity Baseball (2. 3, 4); Varsity Football (2); Fraternity Basketball. The owner of this suavely smiling countenance is our friend and classmate, George R. Blaney, who came to us from Jersey City, N. J. Four years at Villanova has covered him with well-deserved laurels for one of the widest and most successfully completed range of campus activities undertaken by any of his classmates. Possessed with a pleasing personality, the art of making friends was easy for George. His Sophomore year saw him firmly entrenched in the Student Council— a position which he kept until his final year when he proved his worth as chairman of that important body. Although high in scholastic endeavors, George expressed himself well in athletics by maintaining a place on Stuhldrehcr s squad in his Sophomore year and displaying a brand of baseball under McGeehan for three years that netted him the catcher's assignment in his Senior year. When George goes he will carry with him the best wishes of his friends and classmates of Villanova. VILLANOVA COLLEGE JT Scvcnty'three I I. JOHN P. BLANEY B. S. in Economics St. Mary's High School, Coaldale “Johnny” Delta Pi Epsilon; Coal Crackers’ Club, President (4), Dance Committee (3, 4); Varsity Football Manager (4); Track Squad (2, 3); Varsity Club. S ignals 8-4-24- Hip! Hip!—No it's not our Varsity quarterback but simply Johnny in his role of signal-caller for the St. Joseph's College Freshman team. But that was four years ago before the man in question decided to enter Villanova. He entered our ranks as a social Sophomore and performed the seemingly impos- sible task of completing a four-year course of studies in three years, 'nuff said. His capabilities need no further description. Johnny rounded out a most successful career by being appointed varsity football manager in his last year of college. A glance at Mr. Blancy s list of achievements and activities will convince anyone that here is a man who is a real asset to any institution. His untiring efforts and his ability to make and keep friends will prove an invaluable aid to Johnny when he enters his chosen life work-brokerage. Best of Luck, Johnny! villanova college The keynote of Iran's personality is his undoubted versatility. On the gridiron, in the classroom, in class politics and in the social whirl, his presence has been strongly felt. In every thing to which he gave his attention, he has come to the fore. In a class which justly boasts of its athletic prowess he stood out, gaining renown as a Freshman and maintaining his reputation by securing a place on Villanova’s varsity football machine while he was but a Sophomore. And, to have been president of the class during our Freshman and Sophomore years is sufficient tribute to his ability and to his power as a leader. Having spent four years as a student in the school of Science, Irvan now goes to add his name to the list of those who are following the art of Aesculapius. While we mourn the parting of the ways, let us wish him well. ffilftTiTi villaxova college ’ - .V. • Scvcniyfivc aOS WWW¥J THE 10 1 BELLE AIR --1 ! K If� Salle Prep WILLIAM JOHN BRADLEY B. S. in Economics Red’ ____ixjscuaii VI, L). For four years the Class of Thirty one has felt the influence of Reds hand unt we have come to know him as “Our Red. He is without doubt the most P°P fellow on the campus. He has never been known to stop smiling nor has he ever «-x behind when the interest of the class was at stake. Holding the office of President of the class in the last two years Red made history. Our Junior Week was perfection and the Prom, topping the vs o v, proved to be the best ever held by the followers of the Blue and White. During is Freshman year Bill was Chairman of the Dance Committee and there is not a man on the campus who can say there was ever a dance its equal. On the football e Red held the pivot position since joining the varsity. “Red was a leader whom we were proud to follow. He shed confidence wherever he went and those of the class who depended upon him to put an affair over were never disappointed. Villanova may well be proud of his son. As classmate� it was an honor to know the man. vJLLAH°VA college C! Seventy w w w w AMBROSE KIRK BRENNAN B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Plainfield High School Phi Kappa Pi. Secretary (3. 4): A. S. M. E. (2, 3. 4); Knights of Columbus (2. 3. 4); A. S. M. E.. Trip Committee. Chairman (4); A. S. M. E.. By-Law Committee (4): Phi Kappa Pi. Initiation Committee (3); Owl Hop (2): Phi Kappa Pi, Football (1, 2). Amby,” as he is known about the campus came into our midst four years ago, from the Queen City of the East. Amby is the type of man, who once making friends, will always hold them. .He also seems to have that certain indefinable some- thing of attracting the opposite sex. This fact is attested to, by the great number of letters that he receives from certain localities, not far distant. Amby's ambition in life is to become one of the high lights in aviation and it was with this in view that he took to studying “engineering” and mechanical in par- ticular. A great part of his time was spent dickering with the various engines in and about the ”M.E. Lab” and if anyone wished to know what made a thing run, one had only to ask Amby. We would not be at all surprised to sec him numbered among the elite in the aeronautical field during the years to come. Best of luck, old pal. VILLANOVrA COIvIyEGE Seventy-seven trw w rr L'UUUl THE LI iriTlTlTlTi THOMAS F. BRIEN B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Aquinas Institute of Rochester Owl Staff (1, 2. 2, 4); Phi Kappa Pi (2. 3), President (4); Phi Kappa Pi. Dinner Dance Committee (4); Intcr-Fraternity Ball Committee (4); Phi Kappa Pi. Initiation Committee (2, 3); A. S. M. E., President (4). T m hails from Rochester, the home of the Kodak, he is a smiling lad but a bear for work. When he once starts a job he works hard at it until it is completed. Many are the times that Tom has finished a plate in Machine Design while the rest are trying to gather nerve enough to start it. He holds the confidence and respect of his classmates, this was shown in his election to the presidency of the Phi Kappa Pi. Following his election as fraternity president he was again chosen for a position of importance when his associates in the A S M E. elected him president of that organization. He piloted both societies to a successful year and won the commendation of all. Sorry to see you go, Tom, but we are sure that you will reflect great credit on Villanova, your Alma Mater, and we will enjoy pointing you out as a member of the Class of 31. VILLANOVA college Lr ■ ■ ■ ■ Sar.nnnnc Seventy-eight '4i T .T i ixT 4T ,Ti� Tt «t «T r iT � 'T« tW aw snWt ? JOHN VICTOR BROTHERSTON B. S. in Economics W. Philadelphia Catholic High School “V Delta Pi Epsilon: Burr Club; Day Hop Club. W hen John first walked up from the P. and W. he said, “So this is Villanova. Ever since then he has practically said the same thing only he left off the “So as he pointed it out with pride to his friends and relations. During the past four years Villanova has been doing a lot for John and he has accomplished quite a few deeds for his Alma Mater. Being a Day Hop held John back for a short time. One had to be a real intimate friend before he would tell them about his first love in life, namely, the good old Phillies with Chuck Klien as his hero. He was a rooter of the first water and was always in back of anything his Alma Mater did on the Field of Sport or anywhere else. During his short stay at Villanova John has made a host of friends and will always be remembered by his sober faced comments which, coming at the end of long discussions, have never failed to send those present into gales of laughter. If you fellows need any insurance next year drop around and see your good friend John. |i Ed :— “7-1 tU dJLH W M al -v n I VILLANOVA COIvDEHR .......... Seventy-nine ea ‘ a r rfV- ■ - WW 'W r kT ' : «1 THE 1931 BELLg- a ■Aj- ■4’ K' £|s S3 EDWARD JOHN BROWN Bachelor of Arts Hazleton High School IBs - Ii V-MV MJLHJUI VII.LAHOVA COLLEGE Pi Omega Phi; Epsilon Phi Theta; Wilkes-Barre Club: Coal Crackers’ Club, Chairman of Christmas Dance: Intcr-Frat Basketball, Baseball: Vigilance Committee; Inter-Frat Boxing Bout Committee. No. kind readers, this smile isn't forced, for it belongs to Edward, “Eddie, Brown, the smiling lad from Hazleton, Pa. Cheerful and endowed with an inborn sense of humor. Brown is among the best-liked men on the campus. Possessing the rare quality for making lasting friendships with his fellow Villanovans, Eddie naturally gravitated to a long list of campus societies, where the members soon discovered his unusual knack for doing things correctly. Inseparable to the best of our knowledge, from his friend and room-mate, Mark Ryan, Eddie had many qualities which led to his success. With all his devotion and ability, he smilingly gave up his time to extra-curricular work after completing his studies for the day. Committee after committee was appointed - and Brown was a member. Coal Region affairs and fraternity doings found Eddie an active worker— and a successful one. Now his four years are over, and he must leave us, A.B. tucked under his arm. As much as we will miss him when he goes, we arc sure that his cheerful smile will light him on his way to success in the future, just as it has in the past. Eighty F.ighty'one -vy ±' m JOSEPH BRUNO B. S. in Biology Bushwick High School, Brooklyn, N. Y. Lambda Kappa Delta; Villanova Italian Club; Brooklyn-Long Island Club Chemistry Club. The city of Churches ordained that the best of its early crop of graduates be sent to Villanova. Four years ago we received Joe as the yearly offering from Brooklyn. We have wished ever since that we would receive more like him. It is seldom that men of his calibre form part of our every day life. Joe is prominent in societies about the campus. In the Villanova Italian Club he has always been one of the first to advance the interests of that society. In the Pre-Med fraternity, he has proved equally valuable as an active member. In drives for membership, he has taken many Freshmen in hand, directing and advising them profitably. If in the near or far future when Joe becomes Doctor Bruno and opens an office in Brooklyn, the citizens of that section of Gotham can rest assured that they have in their midst a man upon whom they can place every trust. He will soon attain a place in their esteem, that he has already held in ours. f'- - - VILLANOVA COIvLEGK mm Ysnnwtiw nv. Mam .� .7 ..; y Danbury High School Lambda Kappa Delta; Connccticutt Valley Club; Chemistry Club; Track Squad (3, 4); Belle A.r Staff, Associate Editor (4). n C mind anc eart l at 8° to make up the ideal student, I t oncXt« and.fa,thfu'fncnd' Mr L. Buzaid, had almost imperceptibly Wlow , V T,h,S,Way to the miration, esteem and friendship of depict in their colors ndeed' mere w°rds are inadequate when we attempt to privileged young man. ' Van0US mestlmaWe phases of character possessed by this As Associate Edftw oflhe °f evC.ry movemcnt for the benefit of Villanova. the traits of oririnalitv l C lr °Ur Plcasantmiened friend has best manifested The IraT b Vu CX“ aptitudc’ which arrant unfailing success, life when he takes his nlace°?n V in co e8| will stand him in good stead in after feels proud to be able tn «.� « l S 5 oscn the medical profession. Villanova be able to send into the world this scholar and gentleman. CqLlbge Eighty-two HSfr jgg.T..T..T. Si BmiwSE mwnaa XEBJT. au rcvoir VILLANOVA college Eigktythree Dave Villanovan (2, 3. 4). Editor-in-Chief (4): Junior Courtier (3); Beta Gamma (2. 3. 4): Bel Masque (3, 4). Entertainment Committee. Chairman (4); “Richelieu” (3): College Inn (4); Haunted House (4); Student Council (4); Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4); Boxing Committee (4): V. I. C. (1. 2, 3. 4); Pi Omega Phi (1, 2), Vice-President (2): Farewell Dance Committee (3): Track (2, 3); Pi Omega Phi. Baseball (2): Epsilon Phi Theta. Basketball; Inter- Hall Baseball: Belle Air Staff. Dwe is, without a shadow of doubt, one of the most distinguished Seniors of the Class of 31. For the past three years he has connected himself with our official organ, the Villanovan; and this year that noble publication, under his capable guidance as Editor-in-Chief, has blossomed forth in all its journalistic glory. But Dave is also an actor and a debator of no mean repute as his long connections with the Bel Masque and Beta Gamma societies have testified. In the classroom Dave has likewise made quite a name for himself, being a student of the highest ranking. But perhaps, he is known best of all when he is just what he is Dave a good sport, a friend of all, and an all-around good fellow. Law is his objective and we wish him the best of luck, knowing all the time that he will make good. So long, Dave. yUXAHOVA COLLEGE frrb i, Eighty-four fjran � x yT uiumn juii • • •-• ■ ■ ■ � .•.•.� . -.— - THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR -,.w ■ S Cfi JOHN F. CASEY B. S. in Economics West Philadelphia Catholic High School “KZ” Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3, 4); Spanish Club; Day Hop Club. W hen the list of good fellows is being circulated we expect to see John's name amongst the leaders. Easy going with a pleasant word for everyone, he has done a great deal to make our four years at Villanova pleasant ones. In class John is never troublesome. He doesn't wait until the bell rings to ask a question. At the dances held upon the campus, John is to be noticed in all his glory and through his years at Villanova he has been one of the football team's greatest followers. He has hung up a record of having never missed a game. In this he set a wonderful example. If John continues upon the path he has followed while at Villanova it goes to say beyond all doubt that he will go far along the path that starts in college and follows through to the end of life. But no matter what the path, here's wishing him luck. m Cl [ i Tu-'C.V.V.V.T.. r.. i .. VILLANOVA COLLEGE Eighty-five THE 1Q51 BELIEF, A IB apa ''liiiiil al jV r 4 ■•4 BOTf JOSEPH R. CASTELLANI Bachelor of Arts Christian Brothers Academy, Albany “Joe ” “Cas Ep«lon Phi Theta. Belle Air Staff. Photography Editor: Italian Club (2, 3). Secretary (4); Box.ng Bouts (4); Junior Ring Committee; Blue Blazer Ball Committee: Tea Dance Committee (3): Inter-Fraternity Basketball (2. 3. 4); C. Basketball (2, 3, 4); Inter-Mural Baseball, Football. J he hails from the Capital City of New York State situated on the banks of the swiftly swirling stream that bears Hudson's name. “Cas” started his collegiate career at Mount Saint Mary's. After completing one year there, he tired of going to “just a college, so he came to Villanova. Joe immediately acclimated himself to his surroundings and can now be looked upon as a man who made good. He seems to have absorbed much of the efficiency with which the executives of his home town are imbued. His quiet, serious mien and steady application to studies have enabled Joe to come through with flying colors. His work as Photography Editor on the Belle Air will long be remembered. Joe is a speed artist on the basketball court, and, although he never made the varsity five, his eagle eye has broken up many a contest in the inter-mural athletics. Au Re voir. . Y..Y..1 VlI.LA.MOVA COLLEGE � T a if. iV TXTf, ,T. M Eighty-six injuara MARION H. CHALKLEY, Jr B. S. in Electrical Engineering Benedictine High School, Richmond Phi Kappa Pi (I, 2, 3. 4): Blue Blazer Ball Committee (3); Six O'Clock Club; Owl Hop Committee (3). F«)UR years of Northern life and associations have failed to temper “Jack’s Southern drawl or to quicken his easy going manner. We were always just a hit jealous or his ability to lead an unconcerned and unworried life during the school year and then to drop out of the public eye into a period of intensive study before the examina tions. Try as we might we always failed to discover him carelessly dressed, for he took great pride in appearing well-groomed. Although he made friends readily he had a certain reserve that allowed him to be intimate with a chosen few. “Jack could always be relied on to back any social affairs held by the college, and was an ardent sports enthusiast. When our college days are never-to-be-forgotten memories of good fellows and good times, we shall always remember his characteristic smile and carefree disposi- tion. VILLAM OVA COLLEGE nnmi Eighty-seven I ms REUBEN BERNARD CHESNICK B. S. in Biology Centra! High School, Philadelphia “Rube” r- Lamh la K,PPa Ddla (I’ 2 3’ 4): Chcmistry Club (3, 4); Day Hop Club. a r hur fold a ,ad -ho decided to make scholastic attainment, and a stead ncr h, alleg,an5e was manifested by loyalty, Rubc has a mann b m h,S vast le8ion o( friends, to which all succumb. S °Wn aIone has an inviting friendliness as he lwth companies would v °r the R R R “ ever since he matriculated at Vill as thumbed his way to and from school wonder and envy of many of the boarders pr°mptncss in c,ass is often thc scientious effort 0 unlUelfP e“fnt and d|sarming personality plus his con- h,m «°- but ' tering, medica) schoo L willL S' ',™fession- We all hate to see Good-hy, Ruhe, you have our hearu «° V' “ artiest wishes for your success. VIULAHOVACOLLEGE E'Khty-ngh I m iTiTi iTmTiT the 1Q31 belle air ■pri'i - - - JAMES B. COLE Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island “Jim” St. Mary's Hall, Augustinian Seminary. Men may he divided into two classes; those that don’t mean much, and those that do. Those that mean much seem absolutely necessary for the happy progress of those with whom they form a group. “Jim Cole is a member of this class. We just cannot think of Villanova without picturing “Cleveland’s Pride and Joy.” “Jim” has purchased scholarship, skill, efficiency, manhood, and character with the coin of individual effort. He believes and exemplifies that scholarship comes from studying; skill comes from practicing; efficiency comes from doing, guided by scientific knowledge, and manhood and character come from right living. He practices his belief, and the result is “Jim’s” success. “Jim” is also athletically inclined. On the field he displays his customary earnest' ness. Predominant in him is the real sport’s sense of honor, justice, and right. “Jim,” all value highly your friendship. May yours be the best for the want of something better, for we all know you deserve it. «Utfjui VIUUAHOVA college thi: 10SI iii;Lij ; AiK nrh' V .tett GEORGE WILLIAM CONLEY Bachelor of Arts Augvistinian Academy, Long Island “Pius” Dick. St. Mary s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. X m hoy is original. Since all original things or persons are interesting, it follows tere ng 8 31 °f log,C’ that Dick Conley is always, to say the least, liberti ml thl I origin?lturn °f mim|, an original personality. His views of life, consciously sensational °w W11!?88� at bottom orthodox, arc sometimes almost telling u« ma houi u i c as most startling, disarming, and unoffensivc way of lhan when aTL n hi 0Ur of him °� W He is never less so sation to do for it leasTih r00m’ °T there c oarnes on with himself enough conver- oran Ep,cureTn t alA' H’S ideal in a thl s is ‘hat of an aesthete A h , r e ,h a'mS t0 a creative P“t; i� music, a thrilling song-bird. sympathetic kind Prejcnce, quick to indulge his feelings, yet withal, warm, wi long remembered not so much for what he says ’ ‘ beCaUSC he was of those elements which go to make up a man. finely THOMAS PATRICK CONNELLY, Jr. Bachelor of Arcs St. Peters Prep, Jersey City Pi Omega Phi; Epsilon Phi Theta: New Jersey Club; Spanish Club; 8:55 Club; Vigilance Committee; Blue Blazer Committee; Varsity Football (2. 3. 4); Inter-Frat Basketball. Baseball. This broad smile, is the characteristic property of Thomas Patrick Connelly, Jr., athlete, social lion, and Artsman, who hails from Jersey City. Good natured as well as affable, Tom made many friends during his sojourn here and completed an excellent roster of extra-curricular activities. With an excellent class record, Tom made his mark in campus endeavors of all kinds, ranging from Varsity football to extra work in the Spanish Club. He has the chameleon-like tendency to enact any role assigned to him and accomplish it. If the forward wall is weakening and the gap must be stopped by a determined fighter, Connelly is the coach's hope—and rightly so. If the class needs a good man on an important committee who must give unstintingly of his time and efforts, Tom is sought. Thus remains his record through four successful years on the campus. When Tom receives his A.B. and attempts conquests in a wider sphere, which we are sure he will make if there is any cause-to-effcct relation between campus work and the life struggle, he will leave behind innumerable friends and the memory of a true Villanovan. «mils villanova college . Y T .T. Y. V . Y. 'Y. Y y . r Ttii U I manr mr. jtrsr,. Hmely'Onc u.' ■ .� THlT 19 1 BELIZE AIR GEORGE MICHAEL CONNOR B. S. in Biology Lewis High School, Plantsville, Conn. Lambda kappa Delta: Chemistry Club; Connecticut Valley Club; Student cxmncil (4); Intcr-Frat Ball Committee (4); Belle Air Staff; Junior Banquet Committee. 1 i would be difficult to find a more likeable and agreeable chap than George. His characteristic naturalness was a quality we all envied. 1 • tc,jded towards being a better listener than a talker, but his was not the ,! in 0 l c forant but of one who carefully considers what be has to say before hu tuii, imse t into the discussion. So whenever the occasion arose George was able to present some welbchoscn ideas with no fear of contradiction. Cnim u Pmpnety anc made him a valuable unit of the Student txwnci. to which orgamzauon he devoted his talents assiduously. cCnsc iTcan M l � kVCPk?l|8 arC aae a and scientific agriculture. In the true -nsc, ,t can be said that he knows his vegetables. will not cauv'hiilT?8 ? CrC l° mec ‘ca school and we are sure that the grind WIH n0t caust h,m to falter nor success turn his head. k- UUl “George mmm (jnctyla-o Tvjmvmkt LEON COSTA B. S. in Economics Plainfield High, Plainfield, N. J. Delta Pi Epsilon (1, 2, 3, 4): New Jersey Club (1. 2. 3, 4); Villanovan Art Editor; Freshman Dance Committee; Vigilance Committee; Blaier and Cane Committee: Farewell Dance Committee: Goodreau Memorial Committee: New Jersey Club Dance Committee; Track (2, 4). Introducing Leon Costa, Plainfield's pride and glory and gift to Villanova. Lee is a typical college student in every sense of the word, and lived up to all the cxpecta- tions that we, his classmates, have had for him. Lee is one of the best liked and most popular members of his class. His quiet reserved manner, his infectious smile and carefree, lovable nature have endeared him to all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. Always an untiring worker, he never refused to aid in any cause. Many social functions were aided by his imaginative designs and artistic drawings. He is a connoisseur in the full meaning of the word. His wardrobe is the talk of the campus. Loyal and benevolent, he exemplifies the spirit of good fellowship. At our social functions he could always be counted among those present, with his tonsorially perfect haircomb and winning smile. He glided over the polished surface with the grace of a talented dancer. As a student he has always managed to hold his own and is bound to make his mark in the near future. Soon the halls of Villanova will cling with his spirit only. Au Revoir, Lee. SK v'3‘ ‘ villanova college THE 1931 BELLE AIR “t ! . Wn ■ • « - - - ■ Ninety-three sruumurn £jrw )m! M 'i JOSEPH JOHN COSTANZO Bachelor of Arts Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia Joe il’J . Treasurer (4); Pi Omega Phi (I, 2). Dance wSk D«ri2r R c Hvs ?ub (1-2l 3-4): Vars,ty c,ub 2-J)- Jun,or (2) Villanov? '? nTuJ 5 V’ ?’ 3): Pi °mcK;‘ Ph - Basketball. Baseball (2). V.llanova Italian Club. Basketball. Baseball (3. 4); Inter-Hall Baseball O. 4). maylm 1! becalu®e we bave known him by no other title. The name who came to collect f Ut j6 °ngs’ in tbis case’ to a man °f a rare cental capacity, den AS„ an edUCat,0n and Wh° dld fal! Sh Of his goal, before him Undaunt Tk scrious handicap of having had a brother here Snd I] J of hi, talynTJ £ £en $£ was his. nd nt to atta°k organic chemistry in summer school and success bis Freshman year and com1 C Ua!f a Villanova. He made the relay team in awarded to him upon the comnwf enn r days‘ His varsity letters have been G xxl luck, Joe. P ,on b,s sec°nd and third years on the cinders. Kincty.four —iniHi amnsiiM .Tfi ftr. .-r T. TEoac W W W w w w w THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR villahova college JOHN J. COSTIGAN Bachelor of Arts St. Mary's Hall. Augustinian Seminary. T he whole life of the individual whose visage appears above has been associated with the Augustinian Fathers and things Augustinian; his entire secondary and college education was obtained under their tutelage. This in itself is a guarantee of his fitness in every department of life. Virtue stands in the middle, says the proverb; and John's stand in life has been virtue's stand. He is no extremist. Ever prompt in responding to the call of duty, he nevertheless always found time for play, and his efforts on the diamond and gridiron were outstanding, to say the least. But life held more than spectacular punting ability and an exceptionally fine fast ball for our young friend. Hence we find him a capable student and an enthusiast for literature and things of the higher order. Meanwhile he was developing a solid and amiable character. Perhaps we could pay no higher tribute than to say that he is an ideal gentleman of the type so admirably defined by the scholarly Cardinal Newman. Although his going leaves a void that can never be filled, we are consoled by the thought that his shall be the golden touch of a Midas in everything he undertakes in life. Augustinian Academy, Long Island Jack } inciy-fivc “Larry Club. Burr (4). (2. 2). LAURENCE A. COSTIGAN, Jr. B. S. in Economics West Philadelphia Catholic High School Delta Pi Epsilon; Belle Air Staff; Spanish Club; Vision (2); Cheer Leader •• ■ - v—;.� PtnK (4 : Burr Club. “Class Head Cheer Leader (4); Varsity Club Valedictorian. C ome on fellows, a big cheer for the team—Hip! Hip!”—That's Larry—the hardest working cheer leader we've seen at Villanova during our collegiate sojourn. It there was any pep and spirit left in the student body when our team happened to be trailing an opponent rest assured that Larry brought that spirit out. He has one or two college songs to his credit and with his graduation Villanova will lose a man who has been greatly responsible for the raising of the standards of the Blue and White. His work was not restricted to cheer leading, as he excelled in club activities. Me always beamed in the manner he must have known during his earlier life beneath the California sun. He gave his talents to the crowd but always reserved his heart for an ideal girl whom we suspect had something to do with his success. Let's give three rousing cheers for good old Larry. VILLAHOVA college ' 'A' 'A ■ X ‘ X' ' X • • A-7tSjtt? Wr_ THE 1Q31 BELL gRI L 11 m g|tT ft UUCll! j w ■ --- -’- t .Uti CORNELIUS JOSEPH CROSSEN, Jr. B. S. in Biology Johnston Catholic High School Comiie Lambda Kappa Delta (I, 2, 3); Chemistry Club: Western Pennsylvania Club. Vice-President (3. 4); 8:55 Club: Vigilance Committee: Lambda Kappa Delta. Basketball (2. 3). In the course of the fours years which are spent in acquiring the coveted degree, there arc very naturally many incidents which both, try the character and reveal the stamina of the student. We who have passed through these years in the company of Connie Crossen feel that he has weathered the trials of this state in life in a manner that is well worthy of notice. The self-reliant and poised manner in which he has taken things as they have come encourages us to predict success for him. What- ever he may venture Connie has that indefinable something which theatrical folk imply by the term, trouper. The activities in which he has taken part have been as well balanced as his scholastic pursuits. He assisted during the Sophomore year in the disciplining of the incoming Frosh, as a member of the Vigilance Committee and formed a part of the body of various regional and social clubs and their committees. And the way in which he overrode obstacles and accepted difficulties, is in itself an assurance of his future success. Ha nnnnnnriiRnfflr v 1 ■■'w v- • i i-k.ik T inely-seven r St. Mary's Hall. Augustinian Seminary. From the “Huh of the Universe” came this noble personage. Matt came to Villanova from that city of Culture with an excellent reputation, and throughout his four years here he has faithfully lived up to said reputation. His princely qualities arc too numerous to mention, and were space given to portrary Matt's distinguishing char' actcristics, even then our description would fall short, for his is a character beyond description. It suffices to say that he is a gentleman. As a student he is “Primus inter pares.” His knowledge of Greek and French has won for him a high standing as a linguist. In all his studies “Tools has always been a leader. Adept in mechanics, this willing worker has never failed to apply his skill, always having as his end, the improvement of the premises. Possessing no such words in his vocabulary as “I can't,” he has never refused to co operate in producing the many things needful for the success of our enterprises. We can predict with certainty that Matt will be a success in a career he has already chosen and for which his talents arc indeed adequate. £ K m • K HdUJLM 4 1LU VIIXAKOVA COLLEGE Y T2vY 1111 Yv.Y T, ixVT- MATTHEW M. CUNNINGHAM Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island “Tools, “Matt'' Ninety-eight JOSEPH SALVATORE CURCIO B. S. in Biology New Haven Prep Joe Lambda Kappa Delta (3, 4); Chemistry Club; Connecticut Valley Club. If WE were describing some other gentleman we would perhaps be tempted to say that, since he has been with us for only two years, we could not do justice to him. However, such is not the case with Joe. It is true that he came to Villanova at the beginning of his Junior year, after having spent two years among the Connecticut Aggies, but we feel that we are justified in saying that there is not one student in Villanova who does not know Joe personally. His cheery smile everpresent while Joe busied himself dispensing delicacies and taking in the coin in Louie's Pie Shop, has made him a friend of everyone. Long after his name has been forgotten we will still picture him behind the marble top of Louie's. He intends to enter medical school and if good wishes mean anything success is inevitable for this man who, as he himself says hails from the “City that made Yale famous.” VILLAHOVA COIvlvEGE tyr.m-nme JEAN GEORGE CUSHING B. S. in Biology Germantown High School Lambda Kappa Delta; Villanovan (2, 3), College Editor (4); Junior Courtier, Circulation Manager (3): Villanova Literary Society; Belle Masque; Beta Gamma (3, 4). Treasurer (4): Track (2, 3); Belle Air; Mendel Bulletin (3. 4); Managing Editor (4). W hf.never we read an article in the Villanovan which sparkles with euphonious phrases and intricate clauses, we feel assured that it is a product of Jay's genius. The prominent parts he has played in various literary activities, attest to our respect and appreciation for his ability. Jay, too, had histrionic propensities. He took a keen interest in the doings of the Belle Masque, a Villanova dramatic society, and in his Senior year, he gained a coveted position in the cast. Aside from his literary genius, Jay” was strong for social amenities. No matter what the occasion, Jay” was inevitably present. Then too, he was a devotee of sport, and evinced a keen interest in track, being a member of the Varsity squad for two years. He was a fine combination of intelligence, perseverance and humor, endearing himself to all with whom he came in contact. VILUAHOVA COlylyEGK rv inii nri.T F AIR One hundred ' • KESnDDDCB2C£ . • A -� THE 1Q31 BELLE ATM JOHN JOSEPH DALTON B. S. in Economic St Peter's Prep, Jersey City 'Bono Delta Pi Epsilon; Jersey City Club; Junior Prom Committee (3); Freshman Hop Committee (1): Sophomore Dance Committee (2): Vigilance Committee (2); Freshman Baseball (1); Varsity Baseball (2. 3, 4); Jersey City Club, Baseball. Basketball (2, 3), Dance Committee (3). It is with sincere pleasure that we attempt to leave a few observations and reflections concerning that determined student and bon vivant, “Bono” Dalton. His affable smile and freckles were familiar to us all. He had the happy faculty of beinc able to make and keep friends without trying. To such qualities is popularity due. The inevitable result was that he was consistently chosen to serve on important committees. Bono's favorite sport was baseball and he was a strong contender for second base on the Varsity club. It was only his small stature that prevented him from being a regular. He w-as an interested spectator of all other athletics and seldom missed a game. His view's on sports events and players were generally accepted as authoritative, and he preferred nothing better than discussing them with the boys. We rest assured that “Bono” will temper work w’ith play to the same degree that he has done throughout his college life; and that success will be waiting him in his chosen field of finance. ui 4 « MX VILLAHOVA COI.IvEGE TV One hundred one V1LLAH0VA COLLEGE ;T fNi ?rhfrrftfrrft AiEfcl! MlM iTiTiWiWlTilSSS «fTa T « � ' T« k i ' HARRY L. DALY Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island ‘ Spt e St. Mary's Hall, Augustinian Seminary. Endowed with a profusion of nature's choicest gifts—a vigorous and comprehensive intellect, a lively and wellsustained imagination, wit, humor, eloquence, courage, a zeal for the commomhappiness, a healthy, strong, and manly bearing indicative of fair play—such is the feeble tribute we pay to the young man whose beaming countenance graces this page. It is unnecessary to attempt an extended delineation of Harry's character. We all know “Spike, and in this knowledge, we are forced to recognize the value of his friendship. In things scholastic, Harry is a leader. As Editor of The Monican, he proved that he could marshall facts with accuracy and ease, organize them with clearness, force and logic, and state them with terseness and precision. In play, “Spike is a genuine sportsman; always a gentleman either in the hour of glorious victory or humiliating defeat. Above all, Harry holds that most rare guerdon of selfless service—the esteem, goodwill and applause of his fellow classmen. We know that “Spike,” never flinch' ing, never fouling, and hitting the line hard, must score a future success. One hundred two W w W w wvay THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR THOMAS MICHAEL DALY B. S. in Civil Engineering West Philadelphia Catholic High School “Tom” Phi Kappa Pi: A. S. C. E. (2. 3, 4): Burr Club: Junior Week Committee (3): Blazer and Cane Committee (3): Phi Kappa Pi. Dinner Dance Committee (3). Greet our Tom! The lad with the broad smile and winning manner. His pleasan- tries were a panacea for frazzled nerves. One memorable day, “Tom” introduced a tonsorial effect somewhat bizzarc of course, but which seems to be gaining popularity nevertheless. Aside from his inventive genius, he was quite a social lion. Few of the dances of the past four years found “Tom” listed among those absent, the music seemed incomplete without his famous and confiding smile. He was a good student and seemed to derive a maximum of results from a minimum of effort. He was a scholar, athlete and gentleman, as one erudite person put it, and such constitutes the priceless framework of happiness and success in the years to come. S- 0 One hundred three s js jBJt wJKi «• it ANTHONY JOSEPH DcBARBA B. S. in Biology Lincoln High School, Jersey City “Scully” Jersey City Club: New Jersey Club; Chemistry Club: Lambda Kappa Delta: V. I. C. Dance Committee (3, 4). Coming from Jersey City, “Scully” took up his studies here at Villanova and became one of the Class of '31. He was not located for any length of time before he had struck up many friendships. These friendships existed not only with the College men, but also with the fairer ones along the Main Line. Since his entrance he has successfully pursued his studies in the pre'medical course. We expect some day soon to see “Scully” studying medicine in some large Eastern university. He has always been earnest in his endeavors, which makes it probable that our expectations will be fulfilled. “Scully’s” humorous remarks have been the life of many parties. Gifted with much wit, he causes laughter and mirth to prevail in any gathering of which he becomes a part. His work on numerous committees will never be forgotten because he aided the various organizations on the campus to a very large extent. Villanova sends Scully DcBarba to his chosen field with the wish that some day he will be an eminent physician. Good luck to you, “Scully,” let's see you go. JGt-V 101303 . „ nnnrnr.i VILLANOVA COIvIvEGE ■T. Ta lt rrt -i . ■, One hundred jour KmYSMS ALPHONSE D’ELIA B. S. in Biology Hopewell High School, N. J. “AI Lambda Kappa Delta; College Band; New Jersey Club; Symphony Orchestra. H ere is a man who has done much for Villanova in a quiet way. Never conspicuous or boisterous, he went his silent way without any disturbance whatsoever. His deeds were the ones that brought little publicity, but were necessary and difficult to accomplish. We heard nothing about him except occasionally when one of his performances would be mentioned as well done. He was sure of results and said little about them. If you know of his accomplishments, you would never hear them from his own lips. Music was a field of endeavor for “Al. When the football team marched upon the field it was his efforts that greeted the players. The band was formed about him and he was its keynote, and the symphony orchestra based much of its success on him. Should he tackle the problems of life as he has done here, there can be no doubt of his prosperity. Hard work will bring him to the top where many another will fail. We wish you good fortune. One.hundred five MATTHEW DcLUCA B. S. in Economics St. John's Prep, Danvers, Mass. Matt Delta Pi Epsilon; Freshman Class, Vice-President; Lawrence Club (1, 2, 3), Treasurer (3); New England Club, Vice-President (4); Farewell Dance, Chairman (3); Villa nova Italian Club (1. 2, 3, 4); Football (2, 3, 4); Inter-Hall Baseball (2, 3). J UST another local hoy from the mill town of the Merrimac. Lawrence claims him as a citizen. After completing for himself a splendid football record in the home town, he ventured forth to try his might in the forward wall of the Wildcat's fighting machine. Matty has been a stellar performer in the ranks of the shock troops. A man of no mean ability in the Business School, he ranks with the honored men. As a reward of unceasing effort he was Vice-President of his class in his Fresh- man year and in his Senior year the Lawrence Club elected him their Treasurer. Quick to make friends and slow to take offense, he has a host of friends on the campus. To Matty, his classmates wish the best of luck and hope to see him at each and every class reunion. KsnpnfUH i iflTlTlTiTi VILLAHOVA COLLEGE One hundred six MICHAEL DIACOVO B. S. in Biology DeWitt Clinton High School, N. Y. C. Lambda Kappa Delta: DeWitt Clinton Club. Vice-President (3); Villanova Italian Club: Chemistry Club: New York Club. This serious looking individual is as studious as he is serious-looking and he has come through the difficult pre-medical course with flying-colors. Mike is another one of those men who have,transferred to Villanova after spend- ing a year at some other institution. The fact that he has been with us only three years, however, has not hindered Mr. Diacovo from surrounding himself with a wide circle of friends. His ability to study when necessary and to relax completely after study, have gained for him the respect of everyone with whom he comes in contact. It was not until this year that Mike gave us all an insight into the diversity of his abilities. In the Inter-frat bouts he blossomed forth as a fighter of no mean deception which he employed during his fights and proved conclusively that he did not neglect his physical side for the intellectual. Mike is a fine example of a good doctor in the making. P- iTinriTfriTiTiTirs $ hbrihi____________________________________________________ VI LLANO VA COI EGE ■ i T. irsTiTs: .▼ iVT . tY OT, One hundred seven is j yjs FRANK DiBERARDINO B. S. in Economics shigarette DiBert Georgetown Prep Delta Pi Epsilon; Villanova Italian Club, Vice-President (4); V. I. C. Dance Committee (2, 3); Day Hop Club. to University of Pennsylvania lost a good man when she allowed Frank in adding to h T V ?tart Sophomore year and Villanova succeeded adding to her ranks this redheaded son of Philadelphia. legal career Th to, ' anova purpose of studying as a preparation fer a FranU P— thf list of exemptions that always found time'fnr Vn.cvcr anything to interfere with his studies he workers of the Villanova Italk 1' JH haS Cn one ° thc most interested that organization dunng his tfcrd v! thc. P051 '00 of vice-president of that the Italian Club’s dances in Phd?V 1 k W3S ma,‘n!ly throu£h his ceaseless efforts The h r of f , L Philadelphia were financially successful ship and sincerity. ° arC ran s are a living testimony to his good fellow- VILLAHOVA college � t swk i THE r lqsi BfcXLrE MS- On� ? hundred eight B FRANCIS A. DILLON Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island St. Mary’s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. Frank has an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Much of the time allotted for recreation has been devoted to his text books, and his recognized scholarship is the fruit and proof of his persistent application. While not an active participant in athletics, he has always been an interested spectator at the contests of others, where, in moments of excitement, he often mani- fested his love of fair play. He found expression for his musical talent in improving percussion accompani- ments to victrola selections and in warbling the difficult first tenor parts of the Scholastic Choir's repertoire. Of a rather retiring disposition, he is full of sympathy for those experiencing any difficulty and his resources are ever at the command of the needy. With such an auspicious beginning, we predict and expect great things for you, Frank. I ■ ■ ■ ■ I MiriiM mm. '£w To r ,. •flcrosm?. 2rcr T. villanova college (B52H2SH ...YL r..Y.. 3535 352 One hundred nine Student Council (4); Beta Gamma (2): Sophomore Soiree (2); Epsilon Phi Theta (1, 2, 4). Treasurer (3); Golf Squad (3, 4); Blue Blazer Ball Committee (3); Freshman Baseball (1); Jersey City Club, Secretary (3); Vigilance Committee (2); Epsilon Phi Theta, Basketball (3, 4); Intra-Mural Baseball. William Dikeen is the name on the records but on the campus it's just “Bill. There's only one “Bill. With probably more friends on the campus than any other man, he stands alone when the talk turns to good fellows. There should be a standing reward for anyone who is able to catch Will when he isn't smiling. In the classrooms, he has his quick smile and ready answer always available to serve a friend. No matter how difficult the exam or how far below the fatal “sixty you may be, just a look at Bill and you decide it's not so tough. Bill is a pitcher and well known in the inter-mural baseball league. At fraternity dances, he is where the lights arc brightest and silk most dazzling. At the games it is always Dineen who is doing the most cheering. When the load is heavy “Bill's” shoulder is always to the wheel. We who have spent four years with him feel it an honor to be awarded a degree in company with him. We are pleased to call him friend. One hundred ten Salem High School FREDERICK A. DONOVAN B. S. in Economic Fred Delta Pi Epsilon: Varsity Club (2. 3. 4): Junior Prom Committee (3); Football “V (2, 3, 4); Basketball V (2): Inter-Hall Baseball (3. 4); Belle Air Ball. Chairman (4): Inter-Fraternity Basketball (4). From New England, the home of many athletes comes one of the most versatile of football players. From the Freshman year, Fred has played football being a member of the yearling squad the first year and a member of the varsity for the last three years of his college days. He played “center” and in three years of varsity competition Fred has been the center, or keystone of the Wildcat line. If one tells too much of his football ability, perhaps Fred's other activities will be neglected. This should not be as Fred has been one of the most active members of the Class of ’31. He was a member of the Junior Prom committee and wasn’t the Prom a success? In addition to this Fred belongs to the Lawrence Club and is continually boosting the stock of the “Boys from Massachusetts.” In four years of attendance at Villanova, Fred has made many friends as there is scarcely a student who does not know this rugged yet gentlemanly New England Yankee. Our wishes for success go with you Fred and we know that they will assume a material form. £M.M d.' VIDDAKOVA COIvDEGE flfinfW£ Yi . One hundred eleven ........„,_IHE-1931 BELLE AIR THOMAS NORBERT DOOLING B. S. in Economics St. Joseph's Prep, Philadelphia “Tom” Delta Pi Epsilon; Spanish Club; 8:55 Club; Tennis (2. 3); Golf (2. 3). Each day of the scholastic year saw Tom come from his home in Philadelphia to carry on his activities as a son of Villanova and these activities have been legion. While maintaining a reputation as an honor student in a thoroughly consistent fashion, he found time to render himself invaluable in many sorts of extra-curricular pursuits. The tennis team owed much of its success to his consistent fine playing and the inception of golf and its establishment on a firm basis at Villanova had his staunch support. The ability and energy which Tom has given in these two directions alone will cause his memory to linger with us. But. his activities have not all been directed along the lines of study and athletics; he has also taken part in the social pursuits, incidental to the course of study. In short, we can point to Tom as one who has made his four years at Villanova a period of well-balanced activity and who has expended his time and talent in a highly praiseworthy manner. XWJt r r 3? VU.LA.VOVA COLLEGE One hundred twelve w ITH a purpose which made itself known in his actions, Hugh came to Villanova from the land of Coal Mines. During four years, he has gone his quiet way leaving nothing undone which might aid him in attaining his goal. Now he leaves us to pursue his studies in Medicine. Not one of us who have known him can doubt that he will continue successfully on his path, for he has revealed his capacities to all of his acquaintances. Our Senior year found him assisting Father Coan, in the Biological Laboratory and just as all of his pursuits, this was marked by the calm capable manner in which the rest of his tasks were accomplished. But Hugh is truly a Celt, and the light in his eyes would clearly reveal the fact, were it otherwise concealed. His inheritance of the humor so widely celebrated in his race has not been lost. Many a conversation has been enlivened and many a gathering brightened due to his presence. ______ ‘jyn YJ� ga M M i COX. m villanova college One htindreJ thirteen t a «▼ nrorm MsnwnwmfctV iix, rsr zzrs. jKjruiw. � t« jjr «▼ . . £l VILLAKOVA COI,I EGE - f 1 J) «2D MAURICE F. DOYLE B. S. in Economics ‘Doc St. Joseph s Prep, Philadelphia - ! ' : Delta Pi Epsilon. Secretary (3). President (4); Day Hop Club; Freshman Dance Committee; Intcrfratcrnity Ball Committee; Delta Pi Epsilon, Banquet Committee; Belle Air Staff (3. 4); Student Council (3). Introducing the mightiest atom of the Business School. Maurice was forccfulness and determination incarnate. When Maurice chose to speak we merely sat back and imbibed his words like some refreshing drink. To him nothing was too hard, no work too difficult and his willingness to help has secured for him many enviable positions of honor during his four years’ stay at Villanova. Maurice was intensely interested in all student activities, and in any venture where he lent active assistance, he spent himself completely in an effort to attain success for that particular enterprise. An intelligent organizer and an imposing leader was our Maurice. Scholastically, “Maurice” always ranked among the leaders. He is a banker par excellence, and on many an occasion. Professor Dougherty would call on Mr. Doyle to enlighten the rest of the class on some particular phase of finance. Farewell, Maurice! may success crown all your undertakings. One hundred fourteen EDWARD FRANCIS DUSCHOCK B. S. in Biology Perth Amboy High School “DuJ c” Chemistry Club, President (4); Lambda Kappa Delta (I, 2, 3); New Jersey Club. During the past ten years Perth Amboy has sent many high school graduates to Villanova. They have turned out to b Engineers, Lawyers, Business Men and Doctors. But of all these we believe none have ever been able to measure up to Ed. Since we have known him he has always been a man of the highest caliber. Willing to work or play as the time presented itself. Study in the pre-mcdical course is anything but easy although this man has had time for many other works. He was one of the organizers of the Chemistry Club and a valuable assistant on many social committees. Few dances found him absent when the roll was called. On his reports there were no flunks to mar his splendid record. If Duke should some day hang out his shingle in Perth Amboy we will point to it with pride and say “Yes, he was a classmate of ours. Ed was meant for success in any line he happens to pick. The medical profession is receiving not only a scholar of the highest standing but also a gentleman in every sense of the word. s � . _ -. « _ . innnnil villanova college ftTlTlMJMlTlTllTl ra'S One hundred fifteen mmmm 'mm Kj DUII THE IQ IBELLE AIR DB. nn WILLIAM M. DWYER Bachelor of Arts St. Vincent High School, Plymouth, Pa. “Bill’' Po?TCgca Ph‘ (1 2 ; Wilkes-Barre Club (1. 2, 3). tary (4). Wilkes-Barre Club. Easter Dance. Chairman; Epsilon Phi Theta, Basketball; Junior Ring Committee. w ?ge fC OWS With°Ut cxcePtion- ‘here are always a few. from whom no clear'and distinct.' such a etkwTis BUh CharaCter “ M°K US prowess q,Ualiey ° ”t. being able to be forgotten is due to athletic will not forget him cVers ,P WMe Bill posseses these qualities, the reason we mates °f his H� Won and willingness to help his class- out the halU ho ng P nnsylYan“ and may often he heard through' class activities, he has been i lJS? ,tlCS.that ?akc h,s home town worlcl famous. In All in all Mr .. W aIso P inent in the Wilkes-Barre Club. graduation will be « well hopC iS’ that villasova COLLEGE One hundred sixteen � 7 W W WW THE 1931 BELLE AIR mane jrjuiuiua-.rr VILLANOVA COLLEGE nnnnnnnnni r “Pete PETER JOSEPH EIDENBERG B. S. in Economics Roman Catholic High Sch x)l, Philadelphia Delta Pi Epsilon: R. C. H. S. Club: Day Hop Club: French Club: Blue Blazer Ball Committee (3): R. C. H. S. Dance Committee (3): Delta Pi Epsilon Basketball (2. 3). How consoling it is to have a friend like “Pete. Why we have known times when absolutely conditions were as black as pa's black hat, everyone around him was wailing, and yet that lad kept smiling, turning the dark corners inside out trying to discover bits of sunshine to make us happy. But that's not all to be told concerning our friend “Pete. For the last two years he shared the distinction, together with Wagley and Keffer, of being one of the “Plutocrats of Austin Hall. We hear that the boys are going to set up a telegraph system between their home towns. His scholastic work has been on a par with his social activities. Examinations caused “Pete no fear. He has handled them with the same competence he has shown in everything else. If college days are a mere preparation for future work, it is difficult to set limits to “Pete's future attainments. Wherever great deeds lead you, “Pete, we shall always cherish the memory of your Villanova years. wmmas T idftrdr One hundred seventeen G. GILBERT ERNST B. S. in Civil Engineering Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa. “George” A nother happy-go-lucky engineer who meets his reverses with graceful ease. Entering Villanova in our Junior year, George became quickly acclimated and we soon forgot that he hadn't always been with us. Though not much of a conversationalist, he was always aware of current activities and was ever ready with a smile for the witticisms which were a part of our course. For some time George's roster was composed of a minimum of subjects and he was an infrequent visitor at classes. At such times we were subjected to a merciless teasing by our fortunate pal. “George was not particularly concerned with amenities but seemed content to enjoy himself in the activities of his little coterie of friends. Our kind wishes go with you, George, and we sincerely hope to meet you again. Phi Kappa Pi; Six o'Clock Club. One hundred eighteen PETER ESCHMANN Bachelor of Arts Richmond Hill High School Epsilon Phi Theta; Varsity Club (2. 3. 4); Baseball V (2, 3, 4); Inter' Fraternity Basketball; BrooklyivLong Island Club. Good old Pete! This is the remark which is almost certain to be heard in any conversation in which the above mentioned gentleman is the topic of discussion. With an habitual smile of good fellowship, Pete has gone through Villanova with apparently never a worry to crease his placid brow. Coming out of the bustle of the ’'Big City the quiet country air in this vicinity seemed to meet with his fancy and whenever the opportunity afforded itself Pete was sure to be found taking a walk or indulging in some form of outdoor exercise. Pete came to Villanova with a reputation, as a ball player. He did not disappoint us and for three years he burnt up the diamond with his long distant hitting. An injury to his shoulder cut his baseball career short, but we are confident that, no matter what the nature of Pete’s future work may be, he will meet it with the best of success. villanova college One hundred nineteen E= i ?5s'£ amBEQB'..'.™ ALBERT ESKIN B. S. in Biology Germantown High School “Al Kappa VII.LAHOVA COLLEGE Umbda Kappa Delta: Track (2. 3); Cheer Leader (3. 4): Lambda p Dclta’ Dancc Committee (2); Day Hop Club. that our Alm X4WS’ ese are the words AP shouted at many a game necessary m mi alCr p aye ; ability as a cheerleader often gave our hoys that u° W‘n’ Wh'Ch rCSU'ts from wel1 “nductcd cheering. drunk deeDo Thm °° 'worm during his four years at Villanova, hut he has S'hy wisely mixinK scholast,c' of manner ThHaTn-r b 5Ua ‘ti£ are pronounced amiability and gcntlemanliness also meets the app , fZi the fair sex, and of course, It is to th r CU,ty anc is Innumerable friends. disposition. There no SouKr0 a )ve l at we attribute his popularity and even everyone. So, in closing we add Ut kl h,s absence from Villanova will be felt by closing we add our best wishes for his success in his medical career. JTaf 8 L2 Y jm-. i One hundred twenty Bayonne High School Lambda Kappa Delta (1. 2. 3. 4): New Jersey Club (2, 3), President (4); Jersey City Club (1. 2): Villanova Italian Club (2. 3): Villanova Boxing Team (3. 4); Lambda Kappa Delta, Boxing (2, 3). If each student would study with such earnestness and application and conduct himself with such docility and candor as Mr. John B. Fabriel docs, the lives of teachers would be, to use the slang phrase, “pretty soft. This does not mean that John is in any way unsociable, far from it, he is one of the jolliest fellow's in the school and enjoys his laugh and appreciates a good joke as well as everybody else; but his recreation is always in season; so that when it is study time John doesn't allow anything whatever to interfere with it. That John Fabriel possessed executive ability was proven by his choice as president of the flourishing New' Jersey Club. As a pugilist, John holds the 135 pound chanv pionship of the college. It is Mr. Fabriel's intention to enter Medical school in the fall and we feel perfectly satisfied that he'll make “good and add one more “M.D. to the already long list of Villanova men in the medical profession. He has our best wishes for a successful and useful career. Z23T mm fmiVvVTuf! VILLANOVA COLLEGE One hundred twenty-one DANIEL PATRICK FALVEY Bachelor of Arts Sacred Heart High, Holyoke, Mass. “Dan St. Mary s Hall, Augustinian Seminary This way, Diogenes, here is your man! And you will find many other fine qualities eeniahtvdi .r ?°C Vou Dan is a gentleman of ample girth, with all the smile come- farC°m rta man possesses. Ill-humor finds no place in him, for a acquits himself admirably studies.' Pr°b'emS Wi‘h 'Ugg d detcrmination’ and he felt himLlf0cidMthe ,ntent,on °f pursuing the Engineering Course, decision 3 h,gher vocation’ and St- Mary's Hall has profited by his proper field Athings oratorical, and herein appears to lie his the tennis court nossihf™0?!! W ,nvar ably find him in strenuous engagement at Al7 n an n an eye 10 kcepinS d™ that ambitious waist-line, who docs not’wish him y des,rabIc companion, a true friend, and there is none God he with you, Dan! VII AHO COT m One hundred twenty-two W W WWWWWW|W JDDOlg JOOUOCDD ■ « W m w rirrn EDWARD FRANCIS FARRELL, Jr. B. S. in Economic Mt. St. Marys Prep, Emmitsburg, Md. Ed ’ “Chicly Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4): Day Hop Club (2. 3. 4): Spanish Club (2, 3): Delta Pi Epsilon. Basketball (2. 3, 4). Eodif. is known among his friends and rightly so, for his ever cheerful and smiling countenance. A gentleman in every respect and the possessor of a very amicable dis- position, describes this young man. It is unfortunate that we did not come to know him until our Sophomore year when he matriculated at Villanova, but since then he has proved himself a loyal and true member of the Class of '31. He has gained many friends who will not forget him after the parting of the ways in June. Eddie is a staunch supporter of school activities and every social function of importance has seen him in attendance. Aside from this he has given a good account of himself in the class-room. A member of the Commerce and Finance school which is particularly suited to him. for we feel that personality is one of the main requisites of a successful business career, we know Eddie will make good. The best wishes of your class go with you, for a bright future. villanova college One hundred twenty-three CTDl JOHN FRANCIS FAZIO B. S. in Electrical Engineering Roman Catholic High School “Fuzzy 1 hi Kappa Pi. Track (12, 3); Boxing (2, 3. 4); Villanova Italian Club ( . 2. 3). Day Hup Club: s« O’Clock Club; A. I. E. E.; Intcr-Fratern.ty Football (2, 3); R. C. H. S. Club. C1 L i -a J bemoth °1 punch! Johnny upheld what pugilistic reputation th ’ «■� “ • Among h other hratlons k Cl°U °f making friends and b°lding thcm would stand for aiWim ’ bnny was determined to set a record of tardiness tha this investigation you w lU ’tha th “ “I? 3 E r °f investigation- Followinj before and will probably stand Inn madc ,S greater than anV that cam' the halls of Villanova V 008 a ter l c mcmory the class has faded fron he always mannedto'eLe htewav 1 ! °i intricftc math problems, nevertheles case his way through understanding . Here's to our Johnny.' “ - - U VILLANOVA college One hundred tu entydour nnnnnnnn VILLANOVA COI.IvEGE JOSEPH BARRY FISHER B. S. in Economics St. Josephs Prep, Philadelphia Joe Delta Pi Epsilon (4); Day Hop Club; Spanish Club. We next present to your approval, Mr. “Joe Fisher. This precocious individual hails from a small hamlet known as Germantown. Though you may not believe, his disposition has not been poisoned by Germantown s vitiated atmosphere. Joe began life at Villanova by day hopping from his home via Pennsy line, and we that have traveled with him for some years know this tall, graycyed youth to be all that a gentleman and scholar should be. He is willing to help anyone, and he will do all that he can to see that those about him are helped out of their troubles. Joe is another of our classmates who aspires to follow in the footsteps of the mighty. He hopes to emulate the distinguished Mr. J. D. Rockefeller, and like him, to be a power in the world of high finance, corporations and trusts. Well, good luck to you, Joe, and we hope that your ambitious plan will be satisfied in the near future. One hundred twenty-five One hundred twenty-six JAMES P. FLYNN, Jr. B. S. in Biology Lawrence High School Lambda Kappa Delta, Dance Committee. Chairman (4); Chemistry Club (2. 3): Lawrence Club, Vice-President (3), President (4); New England Club; Vigilance Committee (2); Junior Week, Farewell Dance Committee; Freshman Football; Inter-Hall Baseball, Basketball (2, 3). The handsome gentleman above is none other than James Flynn, Jr., prominent club and activity baron from Lawrence, Massachusetts. Suave and manly in bearing, JinJ acquired many friends in his sojourn on the campus ,and entered a wide range o activities. more year however marked 7 °n lm Callahan's football team. His Sopho of the VimiZc Ztt T1 CntF into camPus rs. Jim became a member his suave appearance d nr mUC to smay of the present Juniors, who found leaS‘- «« � ■� P-m,nont amonK his mittees and his president of ? W,th ,mP?rtant; positions on various class com- ran under his leadership kMr , ,e awrence Club and the excellent dances the club When Jim 1, P u b C testlmony to ability, future, many of his ciaMmatcs ndf«B .S ? Bio,0gV and enters a brilliant Villanova man. mpus friends will regret the departure of a true W W w UUUUUUL L'UUtil THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR villanova college -TV’ 7v MALLON JOHN FLYNN B. S. in Economics “Mike Friends Academy, Brooklyn Delta Pi Epsilon: Brooklyn-Long Island Club. President (4): Junior Week. Farewell Dance (3): Delta Pi Epsilon. Basketball (1); Intra-Mural Baseball (1, 2): Spanish Club (1. 2). Here we have one of the staunchest supporters of social events in and about Phila- delphia. Mike has always been known for his promptness and aptitude in attending any event of this kind. We might even speak of him as one of the Beau Brummels of the class. Mike had a particular weakness for Rosemont College. Under his leadership the social aspect of the Brooklyn-Long Island Club was greatly strengthened. Mike proved himself a wonderful classmate and through his personality has gained for himself many friends. Mike has stored away a vast fund of information on various subjects and is ever ready and willing to share his knowledge with any other member of the class who wishes to delve into the past or keep abreast of the times in the study of the political, social or economic problems of the day. He has also taken part in many of the class activities and his part was ably done. We wish you the best of success, Mike, and we are certainly glad to have known you. One hundred tu-enty-seven - r ± • THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR STEPHEN RICHARD FOGARTY Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island Steve St. Mary s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. tir en'«in LY Jev.e8'boyhood was quite normal. He played marbles, chased the future ’Ir rtat 6 l e fknd s ocean c atmosphere hut gave no indication of unJT Zs lZ can r dare, ?. Prcdict for h'm For Steve is one of those persons who can do several things well. he has tauvht cr � «[SUpSH°r ta ent. and as director of music in St. Mary's Hall, others to sing. Wuh his «SS dis|J,ayed ?n ?ma2in8 aptness in instructing various productions ,nd h� k .range an tone he has naturally been selected for at least, let us say as well a«s C W3yS P ormed w,t tiie finesse of a George Arliss, our memory jests with us w .COrse cou d act’ when he was Steve's age. And unless Steve has t StCVC pUt fcclin« into a trom ne. the hit of literary creationhe h a Ways wi J nmination, as is amply instanced in -d the - Mon ” tha his P Ad'cu. Steve, may ,he years be good to you. One hundred twenty ,ght .algglggw m 1 is i J St. Mary s Prep, Wilkes-Barre m PETER JOHN FORVE, JR. B. S. in Economics “Pete” Delta Pi Epsilon; Junior Prom Committee (3); Tennis (2). Captain (3. 4); Basketball Squad (2. 3); Intra-Mural Baseball (2, 3): Wilkes-Barre Club (1, 2, 3). Vice-President (4): Christmas Dance Committee. Chairman (4); W. B. C. Bucknell Dance Committee (3, 4); W. B. C. Baseball (1, 2). 1 t's an ill wind that blows no one good. This maxim is especially true in the case of Pete's coming to Villanova, for while Wilkes-Barre lost when he left the hometown, still Villanova gained, for we all know that he has been a valuable asset to the Main Line institution. Socially, Pete has been extremely active during his stay at Villanova. We have never known Pete to be without a smile or a cheery word. Our associations with him for three years have taught us what a dreary world it would be for us without him. His aim in life seems to be to scatter happiness. Athletically, Pete being a member of the tennis team for four years, is assured a place in the sport annals of the college. He proved a worthy tennis captain in his Junior and Senior years. We hope that the success which has been yours at schcxil is only a small part of that which is to follow. ■« • M ji M M VILLASOVA I_______________________________________ ... «T, «.t« «T rar syiK if rzmrsi at. tr nrr -. jrs. «t t.i?, . One hundred twentymne . j iritaffHr TMiftgBS ■ m m A. LINCOLN FUHRMAN B. S. in Biology ‘Doc” £13 Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. Meet Mr. A. Lincoln Fuhrman, Pre-med and Camdenite. Although we have not upon tinf imnu- °� ., L,nco,n with us for the whole of our four-year sojourn him Cheerfid ’ I ° ound in him many admirable qualities, for which we envy tkt is entirely deiced H,S Mhw StudcntS he has a POP� his opportune SCnSCl i umor� Lincoln has made many friends through A perusal of some °K•mots v uc!1 wcre ° tcn incorporated in the campus jargon, inquirer of his scholasrir IS. amin?1t‘on PaP ® and term grades would convince the his scholastic record show him IJ erspcrs d with eighties and an occasional ninety. In the v. securc,y ,n thc van of the Pre-medical phalanx. whether it he uTthe tinuTn- 'fK hc wil1 acquit himself as he has done here— If luck and good wishes have ar mcd.,cal stud,es’ or in his professional practice, shall surely succeed, for with d° w,t.h thc attainment of success, Lincoln tor with him go thc best wishes of the Class of 1931. ....... 4 . MM.M M d UXX}- V1LLAHOVA COLLEGE Onr hundred thirty THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR THOMAS JOSEPH GAITHER B. S. in Electrical Engineering West Philadelphia Catholic High School Owl Staff (1); Phi Kappa Pi: A. S. C. E. (2, 3, 4). Do you remember hearing the rumblings through Mendel Hall of a stentorian voice which curiously resembled the thunder of an approaching storm? Said voice heralded the approach of “Tom.” This young man possesses several ideal aspects on school life. He believed that every reverse should be met with stoic indifference if not with relish. He also advocated the doctrine whereby each point in every course should undergo rigorous discussion, the professor collaborating with the students on an open floor. Strangely enough, “Tom” practiced these ideals with a fair degree of success. Withal, Tom was a likable chap, dauntless in the face of difficulties and despite his gruff manner, his help could always be counted upon in an emergency. Farewell and success. VILLAHOVA COIvIvEGE One hundred thirty'One rs b3 ; •' - • A ‘ -1 ' £ TT ll-F ' THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR Cl Assisi High School VINCENT J. GARA B. S. in Biology “Vince' Lambda Kappa Delta 1 2, 3); Day Hop Club; Lambda Kappa Delta, Initiation Committee (3). It has ten tour years since this unsophisticated youth came into our midst from the hvn mirlo r int°Wn' t ,°?e. our years that have just passed, much progress has ‘ L’ m 1S now as sophisticated and self'possessed as are the best of us in the and P0’ a true c°Hegian . . . equally at home him Vh r ’ ?f m 1 c h lroom, where no function is considered a success without brimming withth� ,s may he sure that the moments do not lag. Vivacious and es ° ,vin8 he has enlivened many a dull hour with his quick wit. Pinochle nd hn'tWT ° hlS 0tLCr accomPhshments, is also an expert card player. “u“a„dateaaw S A V« a of y rue lncnd We w� sh him success in his chosen field. 1 e One hundred ihirty two WWW W W 7’ t THE 10' 1 BKLJ.E AIR 3 Mud THOMAS ANTHONY GARRETT Bachelor of Arts Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia Epsilon Phi Theta; R. C. H. S. Club. Secretary (2). Vice-President (3); Class Secretary (3, 4); R. C. H. S., Dance Committee (3); Goodreau Memorial Committee (3): Varsity Football (2, 3. 4); Freshman Football (1); Belle Air Staff. “M UD stands head and shoulder above all Arts men in the field of wit and repartee. Droll responses, pouring endlessly from a gifted tongue kept us in constant happy humor. His special pleasure was in forever teasing his close companions about some intimate habit or other. As a student “Mud compared favorably with the best; his intimacy with the works of Latin authors especially, was a source of astonishment to his friends and admira- tion for his teachers. “Mud devoted a generous portion of his time to sports. He became an outstanding performer on the gridiron for Villanova but an unfortunate mishap forced his withdrawal from active participation, however, failing to cool his ardent interest. “Mud was keenly interested in all class activities. His name was closely associated with many of our social functions and for the past two years, he has capably served as class secretary. All in all, we can class “Mud as the perfect example of a class-mate, combining the mental and physical without having either predominate. VIJ.J,AXOVA COIvIyEGE luXafiX uXu • One hundred thirty-thrcc Lambda Kappa Delta. Secretary (2). Vice-President (3), President (4): Claj Secretary (2); Class Vice-President (4); Student Council. Vice-Chairman (4). Belle Air Staff (1): Belle Air. Business Manager (4): Mendel Bulletin (4); Vigilance Committee (2); Sophomore Soiree (2); Junior Week, Cna ' man (3); Inter-Fraternity Ball (4); Goodrcau Memorial Committee i-h Freshman Dance (1); Golf (1, 2, 3. 4), Manager (2, 3, 4); InttrFraternity Basketball (2. 3); Coal Crackers Club (3. 4); Chemistry Club (3); 8:15 Club. Secretary (2). is one of those chaps who always docs things in a big way. He has worked for the good of his class and the student body since his entrance into our ranks. As chairman of the Junior Week Committee, he saw to it that our class bad one of the most entertaining Junior Week programs ever held. He has been financia active with the Belle Air and has been a prominent figure in reviving and reorganizing the Lambda Kappa Delta. Not only has he been a leader among the students and a man standing high in his classwork, but he took on himself the additional burden of leading the Frosh Rebellion in 1927. And we, his classmates, admire his pluck and tenacity for doing so. We are sure that whatever he undertakes will be crowned with success. m One hundred thirty-four •4 ,3 THE 1951 BELLE AIR JU T nrfiririi' IXDBS 32 Wmrnm. DONALD JOSEPH GILDEA B. S. in Electrical Engineering Lincoln High, Jersey City Don” Student Council (4); Phi Kappa Pi: Belle Air Staff; Track (2. 3, 4): Varsity Club; Six O'Clock Club; Jersey City Club (1, 2, 3), President (4); Jersey City Club Dance (2), Chairman (3); Intcr-Fratcrnity Ball Committee (4); Tea Dance, Chairman (3); Blue Blazer Ball. Chairman (3); Goodreau Memorial Committee; Jersey City Club, Baseball. We nearly had the misfortune of not having “Don for a fellow student. We knew something was missing the first few weeks of our Freshman year, but eventually, Don finding the final choice of an Alma Mater difficult, arrived to make the picture complete. His popularity was sudden and lasting. Intimate association strengthened our liking for him throughout the four short years. Recognition of his merits resulted in his being appointed Chairman of many committees with the knowledge that whatever was to be done would be accomplshed thoroughly and quietly. While a track man he was counted among the best. As a member of the Belle Air staff his same push and drive were heavily taxed. We would be doing an injustice to omit the fact that he was an earnest and conscientious student as well as one of the engineers’ outstanding social lions. One runs out of superlatives in describing Don completely and moreover since this page is too short to speak conservatively, we will all remember him as a good pal. VILLAKOVA COL lvEGE One hundred thirty five ms CHARLES I. DuQ. GILLEN B. S. in Electrical Engineering West Philadelphia High School “Charley” “Gil’ Ph, Lappa Pi; A. S M. E. (3, 4); Day Hop Club: Six O'Clock Club: Phi Kappa Pi, Initiation Committee (2. 3): Phi Kappa Pi. Banquet Committee (3): A. b. M. E., Smoker Committee (3); Phi Kappa Pi. Pin Committee. Chairman (3); A. S. M. E., Trips Committee (4). Thom of us who had the good fortune to know “Charlie” found in him a true t?: 'n i , ou cou count on him to do anything from climbing the belfry of the chapel to helping you out on a date for the “Owl Hop ” t ra vel I ed p °nCe gurec out how many miles he would have c nl Lrh! P?.W by lhe “mc hc graduated and from that time on was the werrate toh KCr m,lhf En inecnng Schcxil. Whether this is true or not showing in thr r U WC no?v l at evv have evcr made a more commendable showing in the classroom or have been better liked by their classmates than Charlie. leaves Villanova w!'?’ ast not caat member of the famous Gillen team with hut we heard that A 7 ' - e nitely )ust what firm he is going to be connected was being .merged hv '.C, Up tcn po'nts «her day when Charlie future. mcrv,ewed W thc,r representatives. Good-bye. and best wishes for the One hundred thirty. 511 n Imu l l-ui THE 1Q3I BELLE AIR zm v PAUL ADAM GIOVINCO B. S. in Biology St. Johns High School, Brooklyn, New York Chubby Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club; Villanova Italian Club; K. of C. of Villanova; Track Team. If you believe in predestination, this man will afford a fine example. Paul entered the portals of Villanova, little knowing that some day he would be pursuing the medical profession. In fact everyone believes that he has been predestined to the medical profession. It stands out all over him. It can be seen that he will be successful at his game, by the way he went over so big in the French class. Chubby as well as being a shining example of all that a scholar should be, has all the social graces requisite for the capture of young and beautiful ladies. Many have been the times that he has been seen at school functions dancing around nonchalantly with the belle of the ball. As an athlete, Chubby has repeatedly displayed his wares on the cinder paths, holding the half mile record in Intra-Fraternity competition. Having everything needed for a completion of a successful career, it may seem futile for us to give him our wishes, for we all know that he will make good. MU-MUBV-ilV villakova college .. One hundred thirty'Seven CORNELIUS JOSEPH GLACKIN B. S. in Electrical Engineering St Mary's Cathedral High School Nellis Glee Club; Owl Staff (1, 2); Six O'Clock Club; Phi Kappa Pi; New Jersey Club; Phi Kappa Pi. Initiation Committee (3. 4); A. I. E. E. (4); Football Squad; Phi Kappa Pi. Baseball Manager (3, 4); Football Manager (2, 3). N ellis is the pride of Burlington, New Jersey, and its biggest booster. He has gained quite a reputation for himself in many lines during his years at Villanova. There is wrestling. Nellis likes to spend his spare time in practicing his new tricks in this game, and there has been many a sorry fellow for attempting to compete with him. Then there is the studies. He has never been known to be negligent in this regard, and his records will bear this out. Nellis through his fine disposition and character has made many friends at Villanova. Always sincere, a hard worker, and a possessor of a sense of humor, describes this young man. We cannot doubt but that some day Cornelius Glackin will distinguish himself as an engineer. At this time the Class of '31 joins in wishing you the attainment of your ambitions. Good luck, Nellis. VILLANOVA COLLEGE lTliTiiTi§iTiriMlWll2!S One hundred thirty-eight THE 1931 BELLEAIR illi llKtfl UllJUllluii hjuiab n n forerraja� ---------------- Xnm iw� yirxyyir� «y | JOHN J. X. GLYNN Bachelor of Arts St. John's Prep, Danvers, Mass. “M ox St. Mary’s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. The handsome physiognomy portrayed here is the property of none other than John J. X., who claims as his home-town, the Queen City of the Merrimac. The property mentioned is the first that you notice in a cursory appraisal. But with better acquaintance your appreciation of him grows, for you realize that deep within lies the well-spring of his talents. A southpaw athletically, John is orthodox musically and mentally. He is a violinist of no mean ability and a fine songster, too. In our dramatics he has given the musical ensemble the benefit of his sweet tenor. It is with misgiving that we anticipate the task of filling his place in the Augustinian Scholastic choir. Scholastically, John's work is of the highest rank. He specializes in Philosophy and Languages. When a pedagogue was required for intermediate French, a capable one was found in the person of John. With sad heart we bid you adieu, John: and assure you that, although you have gone, memories of you will linger fresh and pleasant. m VILLAMOVA COIvIvEGE m One hundred thirtynine Trih lysi BL'LI.R ahT 3- rjnnnrA , I t:, {j JOHN HENRY GRAVES B. S. in Biology Central High School, Philadelphia Lambda Kappa Delta; Day Hop Club. In John we find the personification of equanimity. Nothing ever seems to ruffle him and never have we seen him perturbed. Jauntily, he meandered from classroom to classroom or wherever caprice or necessity directed him. John aspires to become a medical doctor some day in the not too far distant future. That he has a peculiar aptitude for surgery we know from the way he cut and boned over those cats in his Sophomore year. And we hope that all the time he spent on those cats will help him when he bones over the skeletons in medical school. We who have known him and suffered with him in the trials and tribulations of midyears and finals, wish him his share of success in all that he contemplates. One hundred forty ' ffp IO-'.1 w • W W W W w W IT THE 1931 BELLE AIR VUUUl UUuUUUL'lJuS VII� . w 'n 1 TV R ' ■« ■ «� I k MARTIN F. GUCKAVAN B. S. in Biology St. Gabriel's High School, Hazleton Marty Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. H ailing originally from the fastnesses of the coal country, Marty has for the past four years made his home in Philadelphia. Each day he journeyed to join with us in our preparation for the future. We who know him can say that all this has not been in vain for he has reaped his reward of knowledge. But Marty has not only accepted those things which our Alma Mater offers to her sons; he has left us the richer, for we have known him. Perhaps the salient feature in his career among us has been his faculty for accom- plishing deeds. A task placed in his charge can be forgotten, for it certainly will be disposed of dependably. Evenness of temperament and cheerfulness of disposition, together with earnestness and energy have made Marty one of our most valued classmates, and these features will carry him far in his study of medicine. v rr airy yy yrrrr r- ■ VI LI. AN OVA COT.LEGE One hundred forty-one THE 1Q31 BELLE iU 1 - V'.-V .'-’' :Ti - ’•' FRANCIS J. HAGGERTY Bachelor of Aits Augustinian Academy, Long Island Doc St. Mary’s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. The portrait you envisage is a genuine reflection of the soul of the one it represents— a reticent, unassuming, yet very observant chap. “Doc,” as he is more familiarly known to his associates, moves about very quietly, studying questions from every possible angle. Many times we have welcomed his sound judgments on subjects, varying from a defense of a philosophical thesis to the explanation of a bit of mana' gerial strategy on the part of Connie Mack. In the classroom we have been amazed at his uncanny ability, for “Doc” has yet to meet the subject of which he has not proved himself the master. However, “Doc's” activities have not been limited to the curricular routine. During his stay he has occupied the important position of Business Manager of the Monican, and the success enjoyed by that publication during his regime is the index to the ardour that characterized his labors. Our wish to be a cherished friend is a prayer that success will continue to accompany him through life. “Au revoir, Doc, and may your labors among those who arc to feel the influence of your efforts reflect the true spirit and ideal of Villanova. One hundred forty'two ARTHUR T. HARKINS B. S. in Economics Radnor High School Art' Delta Pi Epsilon; Varsity Football (2. 3. 4); Spanish Club; Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 4); Baseball Squad (2, 3). Now don't he frightened, Art won't hurt you. Beneath these stern features flows the smoothest disposition on the campus. Art, who is a local lad, has been a campus figure from the time he entered as a verdant yearling. Playing three major sports, well up in his marks, and prominent socially, Harkins has every requisite necessary for a true Villanova man. Grimly determined and imbued with Marshal Ftx'h's famous spirit of “lls ne passcront pas, Art was an impassable barrier to gridiron focmen who hoped to penetrate his part of the forward wall. Art played Varsity basketball for three years, being elected acting captain in his last. Many of the games won were attributable to his fine court work and accurate shooting. Art is leaving us this June to hew his way into the business world with B. S. in Economics and with inherent ability as his weapons, wc feel that his achievements shall be great and lasting. Meanwhile wc regret the departure of a true Villanovan. m SpLMli k'n.u a u m ii VILLANOVA college One hundred forty-three THE 1931 BKLLK AIR RANDLE M. HEIMER B. S. in Biology Temple University High School “Ranny ' Lambda Kappa Delta; Day Hop Club; Band (1. 2, 3); Chemistry. Ranny, since his advent to Villanova and perhaps long before, has been noted for a perpetual, serenely happy expression enhanced always by a friendly grin. Randle gave his services, musical talent and wind, to the band during his first three years with us, making all the distant and not so distant trips with that sonorous group. His ability has not been limited to the band, numerous and various girl friends accompanied him to the campus social events. He is sure to make his mark in the world, his assiduous attention and success in the difficult study of organic chemistry is an indication. Ranny has planned his future vocation in the footsteps of a prominent father. And believe us, when that enchanting grin is disclosed to the public, there will be no lack of clientele for the future Dr. Heimer, Jr. c ■DCS: :nnni v villanova college One hundred forty-four JOSEPH VINCENT HENNESSEY Bachelor of Am Augustinian Academy, Long Island Joe St. Mary's Hall. Augustinian Seminary. Worry, they say, is a long life’s worst enemy. If this he true, then we look, with a great deal of pleasant expectancy, for this particular boy-friend to live to he a hundred. I should worry” is the motto of his escutcheon, so he always comes up smiling and light-hearted. A hearty laugh, a friendly tap on the hack, a hand clasp which makes the weaker wince, these are all part and parcel of Joe Hennessey. He has a weakness for photography and has one or more albums which arc a sure source of history and revelation for dispelling the gloom of a rainy afternoon. He is a demon for work of both kinds, mental and physical, and is always among the foremost when there is a question of doing some “he-man job. such as piano-moving. Unfortunately for the supply department, his appetite is quite up to the standard demanded by his strength and willingness. We shall miss Joe when he goes—miss his wide grin, his readiness for mischief of the right kind, his good cheer, but before all, his willingness to help anyone who needs help. One hundred forty-five w sy w W VYyfjpf ■ -s v THE 1Q51 BELLE AIll U-Iffi........ „ JOHN FRANCIS HICKEY B. S. in Biology St. Agnes High School, West Chester “Johnny Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club; Spanish Club. From the rugged region of West Chester came Johnny, with a cheery smile and a hearty welcome. His impeccable good humor was apparent from the first and our early impressions were never modified. He never seemed to find time to rest. His main attributes were application and determination. This coupled with real ability developed John into a student of the first rank. His marks constantly amazed us and his capability to give the correct answers is said to have often saved the class from ignominy. Though science is of the major importance in “Johnny’s” routine, he finds plenty of time to spread good cheer among his fellow classmates. He took an active interest in the Lambda Kappa Delta and in the affairs of his class. We all hope that he will be as successful at medical school and in his chosen profession as he has been here for we know he deserves whatever rewards this world can offer. viluamova COLLEGE sr. One hundred forty'Six ‘VMU MM-M tCJI V ILLANOVA C OLL E6 E Tim YMTMllk Tu V V.,. S35j PI JOHN W. HIGHFIELD B. S. in Economics Malvern Prep “Hi ey Student Council (2, 3): Delta Pi Epsilon; Football “V (2. 3, 4); Track “V (2, 3), Captain (4); Varsity Club; Villanova Chester County Club. In sporting circles we often hear the expression, He's a horn athlete.” Well, we don't know just what kind of an athlete John W. Highfield was when he was bom, but we do know that he has developed into as fine a type of healthy manhood as ever defended the honor of the “Blue and White” on football field or cinder path. While his athletic ability was always an outstanding charm which endeared him to his fellow aspirants; it was backed by a pleasing personality and a gentlemanly manner that have made for him innumerble friends in every town and city from Media to San Diego and what we are most pleased to add is that his studies have never been neglected for the sake of the game. Judging from the past, “Hikey's” future career will be one filled with good deeds toward his friends, usefulness to his community, a credit to his family and worthy of his Alma Mater. One hundred forlyseven EDWARD M. HOOKEY Bachelor of Arts Clason Military Academy “Ed Pi Omega Phi. President (2): Epsilon Phi Theta. President (4); Villanova Literary Club. President (4); Student Council (3); Secretary (4); Beta Gamma. Vice-President (2. 3); Belle Masque. Treasurer (3); Junior Week Committee: A. C. Club. Dance Chairman (2); Vigilance Committee, Chairman (2): Freshman Dance Committee: Inter-Fraternity Ball Committee (4): Boxing Committee (3): Villanovan Staff (2, 3): Belle Air Ball Committee (4): “Haunted House. Gaze upon this delightful looking chap and remember him because you will hear from him again. Not as Ed Hookey, college student, but as the Honorable Edward M. Hookey, Esquire, newly appointed judge of the Supreme Court. For such a rare combination of a keen mind and a silver tongue as we find in Ed cannot remain long in obscurity. As President of Epsilon Phi Theta he has been the unopposed and uncontested leader of the Arts Men for three years. The Literary Society has likewise benefited by his leadership, and has afforded him a means to exhibit and develop his unusual talents in debating and acting. Dance Committees too numerous to mention have also felt the guiding hand of his ability. It is with mingled joy and sorrow that Villanova gives this man to the world— sorrow to lose so fine a fellow-joy to have such an example of American manhood as an alumnus. Good-bye, Ed. We'll watch the papers for future news of you. One hundred forty-eight iTlTiTlTiTi iTlTUiriT.- the Libelle air ? ._- i.. JOHN BERNARD HUBBERT Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island Barney” St. Mary's Hall. Augustinian Seminary. “Barney Hubbert signifies more than a name to us. It calls to our mind one whom wc admire and esteem as a classmate and friend. Endowed with an even temperament, a mirthful disposition and friendly good nature, he has endeared himself to the hearts of all with whom he has come in contact. BarneyV' popularity is due in great measure to his unlimited wit and hearty good humor. Fundoving and happy-goducky by nature, he seems not to know the meaning of worry and rarely does a frown ruffle the surface of his comely countenance. Gloom and sadness soon take flight when Barney appears upon the scene. But let it not be thought that his capabilities arc confined to the field of humor. His scholastic standing proves him to be a student of the highest type. He possesses a very' keen, logical mind which seems to have an aptitude for solving even the most intricate philosophic problems. Barney,” when life's short course has come to a close wc feel confident that you will be able to look back upon a life resplendent with integrity and probity. One hundred forty-nine 2� !L L 7 ' ■ mm w a? Mff THE l l BKLLE Ai K J b UUM JOHN LOUIS ILKO B. S. in Biology Collingsdale High School Duk Chemistry Club: Day Hop Club; Lambda Kappa Delta; Junior Week Committee; Spanish Club. M eet our old friend, Mr. John L. Ilko, or if the formal tag seems unfamiliar, Johnny. Hailing from Collingsdale, he made many friends from the first day he entered the pre-mcdical course. Dances and the fair sex played a large part in his diversions after class hours. His magnetic personality seems to he irresistible to the female of the species. He might he fast on the social side, hut it hy no means eclipses his feats in the classroom and extra curricular activities. As a member of the Lambda Kappa Delta Fraternity he has helped make many of its projects a wonderful success, as well as were his contacts with his medical colleagues. As a student he is best characterized by his constant determination. Our vocabulary docs not include enough adjectives to adequately describe his many good points, but we shall content ourselves by merely stating that his perseverance gained much recognition for him. Good'byc, Johnny! You deserve all the luck we may wish you—we in whose hearts you will ever have a place. Sf= col' 'EeR One hundred fifty .....................V ■ _ ‘ i ■ ■ Ka.i u iULii jTir the 1931 belle aik tirosJn;itmlTl M [Trni rs ?rs's i� ji ■ FRANK GEORGE JANSON B. S. in Economics Roman Catholic High School “Jans” Delta Pi Epsilon: Junior Prom Committee (3): R. C. H. S. Club, Treasurer (2), Dance Committee. Chairman (4); Day Hop Club. W.-: have here a combination of a fine scholar and a young man with a strong inclination for social affairs. Janson never has to rush for a good seat” in class. He is always ready for an answer for any question. Quiet in disposition, a good worker and a fine character distinguish him among his classmates. Jans has made many lasting friends while at Villanova. Refined, select, special, arc some of the words we might use in trying to draw a written picture of Francis, but they are, after all, only words insufficiently conveying that which we would like to say of “Jans.” Not only a student but also a participant in extra-curricular activities has made this young man prominent on the campus. We have great hopes for you and feel sure that your highest ideals will be realized. VILLAKOVA COIvIvEGF. One hundred fifty-one WHEELER JENKINS, Jr. Bachelor of Arts St. Thomas High School, Scranton Do Weljens” Ph« Theta: V.llanovan (2, 3, 4). Managing Editor (4): Junior nTrnEfnn'Ch,e' (3): Bcl,c Air’ Awociat« Editor (4): Beta Gamma Stu nf. ri J D SC Coa2?ittie’ Chairman (3): Literary Society (4): Day N LfJn P? TKCga oh’- Sccrctary (2 : Inter Fraternity Ball Committed ( ). Epsilon Phi Theta. Boxing. Publicity Manager (4); Pi Omega Phi. Smoker (2); Track (2). rnd S ia!ly- ,Whcclcr “ • As Associate Editor of the Belle Air, as has echoed and ° h C| Y a?ovan anc tor of the Junior Courtier the campus curricular a 'tivirT 1S phases. A hard working chap when it comes to extra' V • C it • 68 W!'° mana8es to get by in class without a great amount of effort. that would 'dn hi lS or kf cc cr can r sc to grasp the occasion and in a manner given subject In X n a, awyer after'dinner speaker and discourse upon any height and youth an 1 tOWu ‘S a am har sight when the dance is at its neignt and youth and pleasure are having their fling. matter what th Umrhn St°rC Wheeler in whatever line he shall pursue, hut no matter what the path, ,t cannot have any hut a successful conclusion. I •m •mm •Sif. :l| ■Erf Mi 7 r MMlViUr VILLAHOVA COIvL EGE � t. .v rxY,. MM.. One hundred fifty-two t.4 XlWTTT THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR ---- JOHN ALEX KACHMARICK B. S. in Biology M. and M. Institute, Freeland Lambda Kappa Delta: Chemistry Club. John was one of the rank and file. Never one to force himself into the limelight, seldom speaking unless spoken to, carrying himself with dignity and reserve, he won the admiration and respect of all. However, John frequently surprised us with flashes of dry wit that left us doubt' ing the trustworthiness of our senses for he immediately afterwards reassumed his customary sober mien. He never went out of his way to make friends or to thrust himself into the com' pany of others, but all who knew him were eager to have him for a pal. We seldom caught John far from his books. In fact we were often jealous of him, realising how easily we were lured away from our studies, while he, with his pipe and inseparable dressing gown was ready for the evening s work. But the parting of the ways has come and we feel sure that John's quiet determination and capacity for work will show him the road to success. m John ■ -. ■ | h; VILLANOVA COLLEGE fot g-ar. .▼ t.-t. .▼ . .y, jjr. .-v.7 5? One hundred fiftythrec fe-£ ml ■— 1= PAUL JAMES KAUFFMANN B. S. in Mechanical Engineering St Joseph's Prep., Philadelphia “Paul” Phi Kappa Pi; A. S. M. E. (1, 2, 3). Secretary and Treasurer (4); Day Hop Club; Owl, Editor (4). B EHOLD another Jerseyman of repute. Daily, Paul makes the long trek across the Delaware in quest of learning and other things. Already this young man has tasted bounteously of variety. Aside from the A.B. degree he already holds, he has a talking acquaintance with the registrars of nearly all the local educational institutions. His extensive traveling gave him a profound understanding of men and things and we were delighted to listen to him as he related his experiences in his own masterly fashion. It was inevitable that “Paul” would be a fine student. His previous training enabled him to grasp each new thought in short order. We shall always remember “Paul as a good fellow who was ever ready to join us in our plans, always courteous and considerate of the feelings of a fellow-classmate. VILLAHOVA COLLEGE One hundred fifty-four 0 w w w w 1931 THE BELIZE AIR — CHARLES F. KEFFER B. S. in Economics St Mary's High School, McSherrytown, Pa. Delta Pi Epsilon (1. 2. 3), Secretary (4): Junior Week Committee: Assistant Tennis Manager (2, 3): Delta Pi Epsilon, Baseball; Ivy Committee. School of Commerce and Finance. Charlie hails from MeSherrystown—the place which has been the reason for much dispute among his friends as to its size and location. But it must he a wonder ful place for we have Charlie to prove it. Charlie is the possessor of a good natured disposition, and has made many friends at college. He has done much for the class and was never unwilling to help in any way. Gentleness and kindness are also part of Charlie's composition, of course they go with the others, hut they are especially noticeable in the classroom. He has made a name for himself in the classroom and at the same time was never known to be absent at any social event of importance. He proved himself an all around classmate. We hope that your good fortune at Villanova will pursue you when you leave and that you will meet with the best of success. Our best wishes go with you. VILLANOVA COI IvEGK m Dt a Charlie iff. .TT.T . .▼ . One Iwtulrtd fifty five JOHN B. KELLERER Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island Dutch'' St. Mary s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. S°‘ME twenty years ago the whole town of Lawrence was glad. A bundle of mischief, Un j{ aces at. t c nursc ancl from its first breathing moments resolved to ?°T y carcs new,y come into its midst. This was some time ago, yet c' . as nc.ver departed, so far as we know, from this happy resolve. Now to us, tivdy humorous 1 aFC lnsc ara c� anc we have already said that Dutch is superla than °CC?IOn warrants t, there is no man in the house more serious a rather ctilrtvar m? f01™1 6 n which art he is exceptionally talented, is one of the recent su - T His services, with the clarinet, have contributed much to me reeent successes of our orchestra. ard on h 0 . a y cxcr sc� Dutch has become a clever twirler on the diamond, and on the gndiron he passess the pigskin with considerable dexterity. hearts1 inThe Dutch, that we see you leave our midst, and from our hearts, in the tongue that ,s dear to you, we say in parting, “auf Wiedersehen. VILLANOVA college One hundred fifty'Six TOM THE 1951 BELLE AIR Fill innftnfl villanova college •T T t «ST «T,. 7 ANDREW BENEDICT KELLY Bachelor of Art West Catholic High School, Philadelphia “Andy Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4): Pi Omega Phi (1. 2.): Belle Masque (3). Secretary (4): Beta Gamma (2. 3). Secretary (4): Belle Air Staff: Spanish Club; Belle Masque Business Committee (3): Junior Committee: Villanova Literary Society (4): Beta Gamma. Chairman (3). Of all the men in the Senior Arts Class none was more unassuming or better liked than Andy. At the same time, no one was more jolly and more serious-minded than this conscientious-looking gentleman pictured above. Coming from Brookline, he brought the sunshine of that “Sweet, smiling suburb” out to gladden the hearts of the Villanova students. And gladden them he did with his inexhaustible supply of Scotch jokes. Andy was a powerful opponent on the debating floor and more than once pulled a debate out of the fire at the last moment. As a student of philosophy he was without equal. In this class, time and time again the peaceful slumbers of his classmates were rudely interrupted by his keen, penetrating questions that were indicative of the mind within. In after years when we send our children to the college at which you are professor, we hope that you will be as congenial to them as students, as you have been to us as classmates. One hundred fifty-seven }h I'l'l itlUMTl iTtHK W31 BfcXl R AIK ,|llirU-A; g||£g Kn-v.r x±caez —rl JOHN P. KELLY B. S. in Economics Central High School, Philadelphia Delta Pi Epsilon; Band (1, 2, 3); Orchestra (1, 2); Day Hop Club. John P. Kelly comes or rather came every day from the wilds of South Philadelphia to show all the hoys in the Business School just what a good student should do, say, and wear. Jack” has achieved the title of the “Distinguished Day Hop.” Just how he won this we do not know unless it was due to the fact that he wore a different pair of shoes every day. Like the sun, Jack came out bright and early every morning. You could almost set your watch by his arrival. That is, if you weren't particular about its accuracy. Almost like the sun, hut more consistently, he shone in the classroom for his expert ability as an accountant and a mathematician. The P. and W. called him in to help re arrange their train schedule and as a result P. R. R. dropped ten points. We are looking forward to the incorporating of the firm of Kelly, Kelly, and Kelly, Inc., Certified Public Accountants. Good Luck, Jack! vILDAKOVA CQLLEGE niiTirii R One hundred � t 'eight (jkzym yMsum 11 zacmaan JOSEPH JOHN KELLEY B. S. in Economics West Catholic High School, Philadelphia Joe Delta Pi Epsilon; Varsity Club (2. 3. 4); Student Council (4); Burr Club (1. 2, 3, 4); Junior Prom, Chairman (3); Track (1. 2, 3, 4); Belle Air Ball (4); Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); K. of C. Basketball (3, 4); Inter-Fraternity Basketball. Flying High—West Catholics greatest gift to Villanova—an athlete of the first degree, and a scholar of unequalled merit, is our Joe. In addition to these fine qualities and capabilities, he was held high in the esteem of not only his classmates but also by the faculty. The class's most difficult problems were enlightened by Joe because of his courage to undertake and ability to solve them. The Junior Prom, a most lavish affair and the greatest in the history of the school, was a huge success under the guidance of Joe as chairman. As an end on the famous Wildcat Eleven, Joe displayed his wares and merited the success and glory which was bestowed upon him. He was also a mainstay on the track team for four years. His classmates have the greatest confidence in his success in the Sea of Strife,” and may his fine qualities be the key to success and happiness. VI LLANO VA COLLEGE One hundred fifty-nine !A. W Ut) U J nrnipiuijui the msi belle air WILLIAM JAMES KELLY B. S. in Economics West Philadelphia Catholic High “Bill'’ Delta Pi Epsilon; Spanish Club; West Catholic Club; Day Hop Club. Although “Bill” Kelly is the possessor of a quiet disposition, he is well-known on the campus. He came to us four years ago from the ancient city of Philadelphia via the Philadelphia and Western and has proved to be one of their steadiest customers on the reliable 8.15 every morning. It was not long before he was quite popular, for this seemingly quiet youth has the knack of mixing well with his fellowmen. Someone once said, that “still water runs deep.’ These words are especially true of “Bill,” for a few moments conversation with this modest youth will convince anyone that he knows the subject about which he is talking. Nothing ever seems to worry “Bill,” and little should it, for the thoroughness of his work excludes all anxiety for success. We expect to hear much of him in the future, for he is the type of man that accomplishes much. We hope some day to see him owning a chain of restaurants in his beloved city of Philadelphia. Good-bye, Bill, and may the same success that you have known here attend your efforts in the future. VILLAHOVA COLLEGE One hundred sixty ALEXANDER IRWIN KERNISH B. S. in Biology Central High School Al Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club: Day Hop Club; Sophomore Dance Committee. Thf. outstanding master of repartee in the School of Science is here represented. When “'Al is included in a group which gathers to indulge in the fine art of conversation, you may be certain that the flow of words will be sprightly in the extreme. Many have been the bright gags which have issued from his lips. Great has been the appreciation of his fellow students, in seeking relief from the monotony of too much seriousness. However, let us hasten to assure you that this gift is not the only one which Al has revealed to us. The true scientific spirit is revealed in his conduct in classroom and laboratory. A constant seeker for Knowledge, he may usually be found in that haunt of the true followers of science, the Laboratory, and the influence of his searching mind has been long known to the faculty and fellow students. We foresee the day when, having attained his goal, Al will continue to brighten the grim light of scientific achievement by the gay color of his lively wit. m villanova college ft T- ■‘sreaPf gR «iafcra One hundred sixty'one a : w) w W W w W w THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR_ JOHN T. KILCOURSE Bachelor of Arts St. Joseph University Prep Pi Omega Phi (1. 2): Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4). Belle Air Staff, Managing Editor (4): Villanovan, Assistant College Editor (2, 3). Columnist (4); Junior Courtier, Art Editor (3): Pi Omega Phi. Baseball, Basketball (2): Epsilon Phi Theta. Boxing Bouts Committee (4); Dance Committee (3); Pi Omega Phi. Ring Committee. Smoker Committee, Dance Committee (2); IntcrHall Baseball. We UNMASK for you the “Mad Hatter of “Villanovan fame. He also scribbled the “Villanovelties, those juicy bits of wit and humor on topics and occurrences of interest about the campus. His ability carried him into many fields. He will be remem' be red as one of the leaders in the pre-dawn skirmish between Temple and Villanova last fall, and there too he did his work well. Classes and exams were things that never worried him to any extent, but somehow he managed never to be left behind due to his easy going attitude. For that matter we could never discover anything to worry him. Whatever he did he usually did late, but the finished product was worth the waiting, especially if it was the product of his pen, a pen that Villanova will wait many a day to duplicate. It is rumored that he has had several offers of positions with nationally known magazines. From his own attitude we would judge him capable of becoming anything from an adventurer to a professor, although the last is improbable. We, like he, have no worry for his future. John will take care of himself and in the long run manage to come out ahead. One hundred sixty-two VINCENT J. KING B. S. in Civil Engineering West Philadelphia Catholic High School Phi Kappa Pi: Intcrmural Track: A. S. C. E. (2, 3, 4). B KHOLD a student among students! Does not his scholarly countenance yield some hint of his vast intelligence? “Vince” easily outdistanced the field as a mathematician and handled all kindred subjects with gifted facility. He was also much of a sport enthusiast, being particularly fond of swimming, tennis and track. He and Scullin were invariably found together when indulging in these hobbies. “Vince, too, engaged in social activities on a grand scale and any function seemed curiously incomplete when this erudite person was absent. As is peculiar of genius, “Vince” was ever of a reticent nature, reserved in speech and action. To intimates, however, he was always a congenial friend and has always had a sympathetic ear for their misfortunes. Every success in the world is the wish of his classmates to “Vince.” VILLAN O VACOLL SSI ___________________ � t. «T nMraK arcs guraurai� «t gr, jr, srr. ar. Vince One hundred sixty-three V V� V,-- i - V Mil r. Lambda Kappa Delta (1, 2. 3): Track (1, 2, 3); Lambda Kappa Delta, Dance Committee (3); Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. Henry is one of those quiet persons who, without seeming to exert any pressure always manages to throw their unassertive strength behind a project to urge it to a successful issue. During four years he came every day of the scholastic year to give his attention to the study of science. His constant search for the genuine made him admired by every true pre-med. The thoroughness with which he tackled the problems which arise in the daily pursuit of knowledge made him known to the faculty as a student of sterling merit. What more can one add to convince the reader that here was a man who did his best to deport himself as a serious student of science. But lest we lead you to picture him as a student and nothing more, let us hasten to add that Henry did his bit for Lambda Kappa Delta and that he appeared at prac tically every social function with the famous Korson smile—and a very charming lady. Jay has the well wishes of his classmates for his future endeavor. 9 n ■ JAY HENRY KORSON B. S. in Biology Southern High School, Philadelphia Jay” On hundred sixty'four 'ii HYMEN H. KOSMIN B. S. in Biology South Philadelphia High School “Kos“Doc Chemistry Club; Lambda Kappa Delta; Spanish Club; Day Hop Club. South Philadelphia has placed another offering upon our educational altars an offering which contained the best specimen the windy regions could offer. Here is a gentleman who minds his own business and only asks to be let alone. Do not, however, make the mistake of thinking that he takes no interest in affairs of the campus, for you will go far before you find anyone equally versed in campus doings and politics. In fraternal affairs he was prominent. At proms and such events, he could be seen with a beautiful example of modern femininity in his arms. It was on these occasions that we envied him most. We are still wondering what power he possesses over the fair sex. Here is the man of destiny—destined to travel far and in the best of company. No matter what field he may enter, the future can hold no fears for him. For a man of his ability there can be no chances for failure to creep in. His classmates send with him their best regards, and they will not be surprised if, one day, they see him on the front page of their daily paper. i VILLrANOVA C OIvI ege .'«...I . One hundred sixty-five V OR V. B yw w w W THF, 1Q31 BELLE AIR note rrtT ..j � .J IIWJWUW , _ Irvington, N. J. AUGUST ANTON KUNZENBACHER Bachelor of Arts Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4); Pi Omega Phi (1, 2). As soon as we met “Mike we wanted to know who the other eleven men were that understood Professor Einstein's famous theory of relativity. We of the Class of '31 are proud to have Mike as a fellow classmate. We like to hear him discourse upon “Gravitational Energy” and the “Fourth Dimension”; although we don't understand all or perhaps any of it, it sounds learned. “Mike” is such a charming, unassuming chap that to look at him you would not think him to he the brilliant genius that he actually is. But as soon as his lips part golden words of wisdom overflow from the brimming chalice of his mind. “Mike” is well versed along other lines, he is a physicist of no mean ability while his fame in the exacting science of micro'photography has spread far and wide. Outside of the laboratory and classroom “Mike” is also very well known. Well liked by all who know him and held in the highest esteem by those who were fortunate enough to win his friendship. He shall be sorely missed for some time to come. Hi field is commercial chemistry and we know he will soon rise to great heights. VILUAHOVA COLLEGE Mil One hundred sirty-six UK Mg MM vm9.vmes ff Wm� 7n a a. mu uu_ui_ THE 1051 BELLE AIR| A' A VsA IB ■ 'i' ■’’• ■n - c- C lohnns JOHN JOSEPH LAMOND Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island St. Mary's Hall. Augustinian Seminary. S TRIOTLY speaking, the above gentleman belongs in Robert Ripley's field and the only reason Ripley didn't write this article is—believe it or not—because he had too much to do. Anyhow, John is red-haired and capable, no mean combination and backs up his claim to be Scotch by (no! no! you guessed wrong) unswerving fidelity to principles. Nature in bestowing her favors did not stint him, as thtxse who have read the “Monican” can testify. He has a prepossessing manner which is not dispelled on further acquaintance, and perhaps it is to this that we can attribute his success in getting the inside story a week before it goes to press. As a conversationalist he is seen at his best, and he has a sense of humor which asserts itself readily on all occasions. His goal is a high one, but lies just around the corner so wc wish him Godspeed on his journey towards it, confident that he will be a success in his chosen field—the priesthood. M hJ f Ji M J U J W J iTi g iriimfi t if'wwi ■? ■? =pi MiTiriT.9 T� ririTriTif:rif;.- One hundred sixty-seven xr rKSTVR T K ig i bklLb aiil_ Tar«i!,MU . I'aiiraen ==� CORNELIUS AMBROSE LANE B. S. in Electrical Engineering Loyola School, Wynncwood, Pa. ‘‘Connie'’ Phi Kappa Pi (1. 2. 3), Vice-President (4): Knights of Columbus (2, 3. 4): A. I. E. E. (4): New York Club (2. 3); Six O'Clock Club: Villanova Glee Club (3); Phi Kappa Pi, Initiation Committee (2, 3): Owl Hop (2, 3): Phi Kappa Pi. Dinner Dance Committee (2. 3): Phi Kappa Pi, Banquet Committee (2, 3): Tea Dance and Blue Blazer Ball (3); Student Drive Committee (3): Phi Kappa Pi. Football (1, 2), Baseball (2, 3); Knights of Columbus, Basketball (3). It certainly was a lucky clay for the Class of 31 when this young man decided to make Villanova his Alma Mater. A big man with a big heart would describe him well. Connie has distinguished himself as one of the best students in the class. Quiet, unassuming, a perfect gentleman and the possessor of a most genial disposition, he has won for himself a host of lasting friends among his classmates. It has never been known for Connie to fail in helping someone. We understand that there is quite an attraction in the State of New Jersey for Connie and occasionally we see him leaving for that distant point. Connie s accomplishments have been many since his arrival at college and we take it for granted that anyone with as fine a disposition, character and ability cannot help but succeed after leaving. We of Class of '31 wish you the best of success. a niwsnmw One hundred sixty eight CHARLES H. LAVESON B. S. in Biology Central High School, Philadelphia “Charlie Chemistry Club: Day Hop Club: Lambda Kappa Delta (2, $); Varsity Tennis (2, 3. 4). Charlie with his charming personality decided to come to Villanova, much to the sorrow of the Cherry and White, after spending his Freshman year at Temple Uni- versity. As a student he combined his studies with pleasure and thereby was able to distinguish himself on the tennis court. We are all proud of his clean sportsmanship which he displayed at all times. This limited amount of space prevents us from doing justice to all of his good points. But we must mention the fact that the more one comes in contact with him, the more one gets to like him. Medicine is Charlie's chosen profession. We are all certain that his ready smile and neat appearance will be just a few of the many good qualities which he possesses that will result in his success as a physician. A heavy heart describes only too mildly our feeling in having Charlie leave us, but we are sure that his presence will bring relief to all who will seek him for medical assistance. Good luck. .ffliTiiiiiririTirics ititm------------ villanova college ...............w pSririTiiiririrKSP .t rxrt� 'T'««v i T. ivrzr ..t;. nr— A ' £ DUC THK 1931 belle air One hundred sixty-nine Belle Masque (4): Belle Air Staff: Blue Blazer Ball Committee (3): Tea Dance Committee (3): Lambda Kappa Delta, Banquet Committee (2): Lambda Kappa Delta. Dance Committee (2): Class Treasurer (2): Lambda Kappa Delta, Basketball (2). It would take volumes to tell of Carl's accomplishments. As a student he ranked high scholastically. When it came to “knowing his stuff for quizzes, Carl excelled in the intricacies of knowledge. Active in school affairs, he found a place for his talents in the dramatic association and as a member of the committee on the Blue Blazer Ball. Lee's slogan in life is “anything worth doing, is worth doing well. Scholarship and good fellowship are seldom so well blended as they are in Carl. Besides being a thorough and consistent student, he has the happy faculty of mixing well with his fellow men, and for this reason he was well liked by both students and professors. Upon graduation, Carl intends to enter the field of medicine. Undoubtedly after he has acquired his doctor's degree, success will crown his efforts in his chosen profession, thus bringing greater renown to his Alma Mater and to himself. To him who is truly a gentleman and a scholar, au revoir! One hundred seventy Delta Pi Epsilon; Connecticut Valley Club. Vice-President (3. 4); Freshman Baseball: Delta Pi Epsilon, Basketball and Baseball. Behind a serious, scholarly face and a dignified manner, both of speech and of actions, there lurks a laughing mind, a happy heart, and a carefree manner and philos- ophy, which we hope “Ed will always possess. Nothing perturbs the little corporal, nothing can disturb this little, serious-faced individual. Nothing—quizzes, least of all. Scholastic honors seemed to be “Ed’s share of fame. At the close of each year when the tell-tale averages were reckoned, “Ed“ was the highest ranking man in the class. We must confess that socially we do not know as much as we should like to about “Ed.“ He is taciturn in this regard, believing that “silence is golden. How- ever, the modern version that “Gentlemen prefer blondes contains a great deal of truth, for Ed is a gentleman. We will miss “Speck's” good-natured manner, and bid good-bye to him, a con- scientious student and a man of sterling character. iMiWl VILLAKOVA COIvIvL'GE iriTiTiriT' MiTiTriTif:r; One hundred seventy-one Delta Pi Epsilon; Day Hop Club. To “Ed” we are indebted for four years of delightful college friendship, he was the type read of in hooks and seen in movies. In and out of the classroom, he has won for himself an eviable reputation for being an excellent student and an all-around good fellow. For two years Ed was quite a French scholar, parlezvousing the Francais with amazing ease and accuracy. During the last two years of his college career weighty studies of a business nature have occupied his attention. It is rumored that he pre- dieted the Stock Market Crash, several months before it happened. How true the story we cannot say, but we suspect that J. P. Morgan and Company have Ed lined up for a very responsible position. But, lest these words should lead the reader to think that Mr. Lyons is a Villanovan with but one side of his nature let us hasten to add that his never-failing cheerfulness and unchanging evenness of disposition have made him one of our most valued fellow-students. Good Luck to you, Ed, and may you always remember Villanova; the Class of '31 in particular. a.- S Vl Pi'fTf '•8Wf] V ILL AH OVA COLLEGE ill imrir® f CTWrW TWjTiT.aT 4T nsT T fLWT6i Y WnSBTSIfcMcS One hundred seventy-two B. S. in Economics Haverford High School ''Ed EDWARD J. LYONS HYMAN MALKIN B. S. in Biology- South Philadelphia High School “Hv' Day Students’ Club; Chemistry Club: Lambda Kappa Delta. This serious faced young man came within our fold three years ago—a midyear transfer from Temple University. What prophetic far-seeing eyes Hyman must have possessed at that time. For then came the opening of the semester following hard on the heels of Villanova’s great and disastrous fire. However, his confidence was well placed, and we as well as he, have benefited by the fact. For here we have a scholar of note. Studying is just one of those things that he docs best. But studentlike, scholarship is not Hyman's limited field, he also graces the dance floor with all the charm of an expert. Hyman’s chosen profession is medicine We arc sure that the next four years will sec him as one of the successful followers of Hippocrates, preparing himself for a bigger and better future. In saying adieu,” Hyman, we, the Class of 1931, wish you heaps of success in the old world of ours. We know that you will make your mark in any endeavor. il(MllMlLV l U W VILI.ANOVA COIvI EGE y. «tk? Y z .t. «t. .7 One hundred seventythree UUU1_ THE 1931 BKLIyE AIR BERTRAM J. MARTIN, jr. B. S. in Biology St. Joseph's Prep, Philadelphia “Bud'' Lambda Kappa Delta (1, 2, 3, 4): Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. Bun must have been the chap interviewed when the advertising manager for Murad Cigarettes formulated his great psychological idea, “Be Nonchalant.” Bud is the very epitome of nonchalance, he calmly wanders about from class to class, or wherever fancy might direct his steps. We have yet to witness this sandy haired, bluc cyed Irish boy ruffled, his smile is as broad as the day long. Wherever we find Bud, there too we are sure to find a feeling of good humor. And does that nonchalance go over big with the ladies? We'll say it does. He is one of the most popular men of our class when it comes to the opposite sex, as witnessed by his frequent trips to Immaculata College. Bert aims to be one of the nation's best surgeons. Best wishes to you, Bud, and may success continue to crown your every endeavor. villanova college S uptfl Omc hundred sevcnty'four daniel j. McCarthy Bachelor of Arts Phillips Andover, Andover, Mass. “Dan “Dap St. Mary's Hall, Augustinian Seminary. X he first benison which this auburn-haired Adonis bestowed upon the world was himself, 'way up in Andover where men are gentlemen and scholars are abundant. Dan, freshly imbued with that superior New England culture which only the sons of Phillips Andover can boast, descended into our midst one epochal day and proceeded to tone the color of our fondest mem'ries with his own inimitable hue of gracious complaisance. The irritations and perplexities of an ordinary life never seem to break the perfect equanimity of Dan's sturdy person. A quiet youth he is, but quiet with a mellow tranquillity and gentle firmness that bespeak the soul of a poet, the mind of a thinker, and the will of a worker. He is unassuming, yet far from backward as his literary work, his dramatic ability and athletic prowess attest. From early days he has been closely connected with Villanovan and Augustinian traditions: and now that it is his turn to go forth and carry them on, we feel certain that he will creditably conf-nue them and even enrich them to an eminent degree. i ,� Tj � Y TI Y i W Z •Y T2' . Tv. One hundred seventy'five w W W TOM THK 19. 51 BKLIyK AIR ——:------------------------:■■: i i.' «J TTT DANIEL J. McCROSSAN B. S. in Economics West Catholic High School, Philadelphia Dan Delta Pi Epsilon: Spanish Club: Basketball Squad; Track Squad; Inter-Mural Baseball. So pronounced arc the following traits that just a glance at the accompaning photo- graph will reveal, to even the ordinary observer of character, the indomitable determination and steadfast industriousness of their owner. Lest we forget; Dan is a possessor of a contagious smile, a keen sense of humor, and a more witty person cannot be found in our graduating class. Someone once said, “that still waters run deep ; these words are especially true of Dan. Just a few words of conversation with this modest gentleman will convince anyone that he knows the subject about which he is discussing. In June with degree in hand, Dan will set forth into the world with a genial disposition, a head of knowledge, a look of sophistication and a pleasant attitude. We are certain that he will advance in whatever field he follows. The class of 1931 wishes him the best of luck. “Vi VIM.ANOVA COIvDEGE i.. One hundred seventy-six B. S. in Economic West Philadelphia High School Dick' Delta Pi Epsilon. Dance Chairman (2); Villanovan Staff (2); Freshman Dance Committee: Vigilance Committee (2): Junior Courtier Staff (3); Sophomore Soiree Committee (2): Spanish Club: Junior Banquet Committee. F RESH from the land of Philadelphia on a bright fall morning four years ago, a young man named MeDevitt entered our midst, but he became dear old Dick to us, in a very short while. Dick has been always up in his studies because of his keen argumentative powers, trying always to bring a Prof over to his determined point of view—a point of view with which none of us have ever found fault. In all four years Dick has been a vital cog in all social committees of both class and fraternity. He also served on two of our literary offerings and proved himself a man of merit in both enterprises. It is whispered that Dick spends much of his time with a certain petite miss. We arc sure that she must be a beauty to have captivated the attention of our classmate. Dick plans to enter the law profession and we are sure he will make a go of it. He has a great sense of humor and is a fine spirited after-dinner speaker. Good luck, Richard. ■■ ■ « - « dJLM M M M a i ti d rcvF'inn nnQnn r iMilili _____ r mynw. writ� m. i� ® X tTK ZT, MTiT z «▼ . «T, .T . ixT. One hundred seventy seven wwwwj THE 1Q31BELEE AIR RICHARD JAMES McDEVITT If „, - ■ I _ ™ y' c' ' iN y T«t� ▼ � t« T rar «t i«,-T t t t var, .▼ :.▼ � iT«aJky ?., tr W W W n5 ’' v 7 TtoI TTT THE1Q31 BELLE AIR 1 icmnaTiK FRANCIS XAVIER McGARRIGLE B. S. in Civil Engineering Catholic Camden High “Riggles Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4); A. S. C. E. (2, 3), President (4): Inter-Class Football. “Riggles” was our most accomplished class-mate. He is at once a scholar, athlete and student of tcrpsichorc. No subject offered much difficulty to this smart young fellow, and his studied indifference to hard luck was most refreshing. “Riggles” was the highest court of appeals in all controversies that concerned class work and his decisions were usually conclusive. Despite his slim figure, “Riggles” was very much an athlete. Well we remember how he covered himself with glory in a spirited inter-class game a few years ago. “Riggles” was unrivaled, however, as a solo hoofer. The intricate steps through which he put his long limbs were amazing and delightful. “Riggles” likewise possessed a fine alto voice and his novel song renditions were irresistible. May many sunny days dawn for him. One hundred seventy eight ' JOSEPH FRANCIS McLARNEY B. S. in Electrical Engineering College Prep Institute, Philadelphia Irish,” Mac” Phi Kappa Pi (3, 4); New Jersey Club (1. 2. 3, 4): A. I: E. E. (4); K. of C. (3. 4); Villa nova Glee Club (3): Day Hop Club (1. 2. 3, 4); Six o'Clock Club (3. 4); Inter-Class Football (3, 4). Greet our choicest tuft from the old sod. “Mac is a thorough Irishman in every detail. His quaint speech and mannerisms are unforgettable. Mac” traveled quite a lot as a boy, and he delighted in telling us his experiences. “Mac” cared very little for social activities and his expressions for distaste were a riot. “Mac” was an ideal student and seemed able to meet all requirements without excessive effort. Whenever he would find himself in a cul-de-sac, he would gather his coterie of intimates about, and together they would discuss the particular subject to everyone's satisfaction. All in all, he was a fine fellow. Courteous, generous, and ever willing to lend a helping hand when invited. We wish you the best of success, Mac. I FnnRnff VILLANOVA COLLEGE � t. «T t ar. Out hundred seventy-nine villanova college One hundred eighty V 'W W W W W 'W w THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR 5 Hi lOTTT IP “Snapper” “Jimmy james leo McLaughlin B. S. in Economics Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia Delta Pi Epsilon: Vigilance Committee (2): R. C. H. S. Club; Varsity Football (2. 2. 4); Spanish Club: Farewell Dance (2); Blue Blazer Ball Committee (3). An' exuberant, mercurial and vivacious nature has characterized Jimmy since we first met him. Lithe and willowy of body, Jimmy soon proved himself an athlete of excellent merit. Despite his small stature Jimmy has been a quarterback on the varsity for three years. His ability and daring on the field of battle is a sight we will never forget, for it is amazing how a man of his stature could perform such feats as he did, against giants. Jimmy is quite a scholar, always standing near the top of his class, but it is in the social field that he really excelled. His absence was felt badly and his presence greatly needed at any of our social events. In the near future we expect to hear of Jimmy mastering some business project That he may have a long and successful career is our devout wish. Lewis High School, Plantsville, Conn. Will Delta Pi Epsilon: Bla:cr and Cane Committee: Connecticut Valley Club: Farewell Dance Committee: Intcr-Frat Basketball and Baseball. Introducing Mr. William McNcrncy neither the last nor the least of the hoys from New England. Had we known him before his arrival as we do now, we surely would have met him at the station with a brass band and an airplane escort. But though he arrived quietly his insatiable curiosity to meet everybody made us soon aware of his presence. It seemed that nothing could ever erase that smile from his face In fact, sometimes it appeared that he was laughing at us for not being able to comprehend the joy that can be absorbed from every day life. His ability to make good marks in his subjects was ever a source of wonder and amazement to his fellow students for he apparently never burned the midnight oil. However, a little reflection would show that concentrated application and natural capability was underneath it all. We can do no more than wish you the best of luck, Will, so Au Revoir. WILLIAM E. McNERNEY B. S. in Economics One hundred eighty-one THE1Q31 BELLEAI bT] . ■ Le Salle Prep, Philadelphia Spanish Club; Delta Pi Epsilon; La Salle Club; Day Hop Club. Two years ago, this unassuming Carroll Park lad came to us from La Salle Prep. Need we say here that this veritable gloonvchascr was a welcome addition in the trying days of our Freshman year? Because of his hilarious character, he has been received with open arms by all his classmates and associates. Since his advent here, he has not limited his friends to a few, but numbers among them all with whom he has come in contact. The Class of ‘31 might be said to be fortunate in having “Mac as one of its members. The help he has rendered the class in social and other affairs is paramount. Mr. John McParland is proud of his record of never missing any social events that were of any consequence during his college career. “Mac will always be remembered by the members of the Class of '31 and by many members of the subsequent classes for his ever ready humor and love of fun. There can be no doubt that when “Mac” goes out to face the world he will make his mark in great undertakings as he has as a student and a member of the Class of '31. i¥lTlM?iT� riWlW|[ Ti,iw, T rar, yyr.mjw-. jkjtu One hundred ctghtytwo 'A' a a—a.- - a -a 7 i@nSBS ' • iffiffis JOSEPH A. McPARLAND Bachelor of Arts La Salic Prep, Philadelphia I of. is the original Demon Driver in person nag more persons per gallon than any two day student-drivers in the school. One of He is accredited with being able to -drivers in the school. One of chugging up every day in their the familiar Villanova sights is to sec the two Macks Chevie. Joe comes from Overbrook, the habitat of the elite. During his four years at Villanova he has completely revived the Arts school. Before his time the school of Arts and philosophy was immersed in a sea of syllogisms and Latin Quotations: but with the coming of this dapper-man-about-town a complete reorganisation was effected. He served on the Junior Week Committee and aided to make that affair prominent in the history of the College. As a frosh he brought with him besides his high school diploma, a bright cheering smile and the enviable ability of imitating steam boat whistles. He has developed both while he was here and new as a departing Alumnus he takes with us our best wishes for success in whatever he may undertake. Best wishes, Joe. Pi Omega Pi (I, 2): La Salle Club: Day Hop Club: Epsilon Phi Theta (2. 3); Junior Week Committee (3); Boxing Bouts Committee (4). One hundred eighly-threc XJKV I Bl- IQS! •’ “Vin Hump - Plrd :3 Ss? VINCENT AUGUSTINE McQUADE Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island St. Mary s Hall. Augustinian Seminary. hook a hi ranh Uatr C8Cr )t 0? t IC c aracler at is Vins, would make of this scratch the surface of msccJucnt y’ ’n the meagre space allotted to us we can but Th surface of a sterling nature that has been endeared to us from the start. and moral We lmn rt m ” S W ° as developed his faculties—mental, physical has l L no rr r ££““ Vmf a our criteri )n of • educated Jn. He makes him welcome r,n]ent °f others. A serious and amiable disposition attention; the philosophy effert A dcep resonant voice commands your deep at the well oTtme (W ™r respect. He has drunk short of our opinion Wh™ Iai pnnc,P es; ,n his choice of life he has not fallen to whom she can point and iuJdv eavc °ur halls Villanova will have graduated one May your L V Bcho,d thc cu,turcd gentleman.” Rood you surely will have' ccomplisl A ld contcnt in the knowledge of the 4gsflBCa vA coi-'i bge One hundred eighty-four :lTUUUif THE 1931' BKU Ji'. I It nan;, ■ JOHN L. METZ, 3rd B. S. in Economics Glen-Nor High School Johnny Delta Pi Epsilon: Baseball Squad (2, 3): Basketball Squad (2); Day Hop Club. John Metz means more than a name to us for it instantly brings to our minds a friend and classmate noted for his sage, reserved and dignified demeanor. One of the outstanding members of the Business School. John has carved for himself a corner in the Hall of Fame of great students and a corner in our hearts that will always he held dear. Though most of John’s time was taken up on the diamond where he threw them up for the Varsity, he was never too busy when called on to lend a helping hand to any of his colleagues who couldn’t understand the assignment or who ran out of P. and W. tickets. His sterling qualities of good fellowship were always in evidence from the very first day of his Freshman year. One does not rise undeservedly to the position of admiration and respect that he has earned for himself; such a position is only obtained by the possessor of the most delightful of personalities and the most enviable of scholastic records. We have been with John for four years and know' that from his sterling record here he will succeed. We extend our congratulations to you. Old Man; may the qualities that you have exhibited here stand you in good stead in the future. U dd k ,. r i.x u uS Jrr.u t. i VILLANOVA COLLEGE p � T i� T « � Tj «T 'tMmUN03S Otic hundred eightyfive I TjjgrW W W WWWWW ™1M the 1Q51 BELLBAIR V ±z JOSEPH ANTHONY MIKLASIEWICZ Bachelor of Arts Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia Joe Epsilon Phi Theta: Football Squad (2. 3. 4); R. C. H. S. Club. Dance Committee (2). Joi. ii one of the best liked students at Villanova. His pleasing manners and generous furU,r nTh ?Tnim 3 bost ends- He s the inimitable “little parcel of of th Artri dr°i °?gS and C,ever has captivated all the members . I °Ur yearS hc has bccn their ‘Joy Fountain “ From his and g(K d cLrUfP yK0f gagS’ he haS never ccascd to Provide the laughter and good cheer sought when times were dull and gloomy. fame as jlS Conc'us,ive|y he is a scholar of no mean repute. H.s overlook hr nr S s£rcad ar and wide. Along athletic lines we must not overlook his prowess on the gridiron as quarterback. him vhen he departs. impT nMe Pla“ � ur hearts, and we will all sadly miss VlI,I AKOVA COIvIvEGE One hundred eighty -six m m iiiTinriT. MiTtTriTi a.c '▼ TMft Y i Y, STs. jfTZW Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre Delta Pi Epsilon; Wilkes-Barre Club; Freshman Football, Basketball, Baseball; Varsity Baseball (2. 3), Captain (4); Varsity Football (2, 3. 4); Varsity Basketball (2. 3), Captain (4); Varsity Club (2, 3. 4). X OM is the outstanding figure on the campus, being at once a good student, a gentle- man of the first water, and a superb athlete. The stadium in the past has often resounded with the cries “Give it to Morgan.” Baseball games too numerous to mention have been won by timely hits from Morgan's bat at the crucial moment. Many a hard-fought game on the basketball court was ours due to his co-operative efforts and his uncanny shooting. Coming from the coal regions, Tom soon won a place on all of the Freshman teams—places that brought him the captaincy of Baseball and Basketball in his Senior year—places where he would have shone with glory were it not for unfortunate injuries which kept him from active participation. After graduation, Tom is bound for the big leagues, where, we are sure, he will repeat his successes here. He will be remembered long after we are gone, by future generations of Villanova men as an all-round athlete, scholar and gentleman. One hundred eighty-seven JOSEPH JOHN MORRISON Bachelor of Arts Georgetown Prep Joe Hoya Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4): Day Hop Club (4): Epsilon Phi Theta Football (3. 4); Epsilon Phi Theta. Basketball (3. 4); Epsilon Phi Theta. Initiation Committee (3. 4). In’ jof. we find a happy combination of those excellent qualities that go to make u| the model student in the true sense of the word. He possesses a receptive mm . a retentive memory and the art of paying attention together with a willingness work that make school life a pleasure both for himself and his instructors. Joe is a splendid student, he is no book worm, be loves outdoor sports and -a - gym exercises and never neglects them for the sake of study, neither does� u indulge in them to the detriment of mental cultivation. Joe has ever been ready to help a companion over a rough road in the pursuit o knowledge and has been first in promoting any cause that had for its object t good of the school, the students or the advancement of some charitable undertaking. In whatever Joe may undertake he is assured of success from the outset. 1 his energy and foresight there is little he cannot accomplish if he sets his mint to it. Best of all the luck that's good, Joe. 18 VILLANOVA COIvlyEGE One hundred eighty-eight Xhis dapper, well-dressed collegian is none other than our own irrepressible and irre- sistible “Eddy. Socially, Ed was among the Cotillion Leaders. In a tuxedo he cut a mean figure causing many a fair one’s eye to venture a sly glance. It has been rumored that Ed is devoted to a maiden somewhere in old Wyoming. Ed has shown marked ability in his class work ever seen he first entered the portals of Villanova. But Eddy's real ability lies in his skill as a musician. His deft manipulation of the banjo has produced voluminous and harmonious music on many occasions. As a member of the orchestra, he provided much of the entertainment at the college func- tions. Here is a man with foresight, imagination and a more than generous amount of initiative. His work as Chairman of the Cane and Blazer Committee cannot be forgotten. Ed will probably be one of our leading accountants in the near future. Here's lots of luck, Ed, in your future undertaking. villanova college THE 19 1 ISl'.'LI'K AIR. ■ EDWARD L. MUELLER B. S. in Economics Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia Delta Phi Epsilon: R. C. H, S. Club. Secretary (2), President (4): R. C. H. S. Club. Dance Committee (2): Day Hop Club: Blazer and Cane Committee. Chairman (3). One hundred eighty-nine THE 1931 BELLE AI R OEECOr me tom BURCHARD V. MURRAY Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island “Livy St. Mary s Hall, Augustinian Seminary. mdividnal PTh n’ ,f nomcn above mentioned rather ilbfits this worthy avidlv follows thrift™ ('r Cared or constitutional law”; our modern Livy oFa Wor S C°ngreSS and C°mmcnts UP™ them in a manner worthy of witticisms «tamn him CCn ‘nte ect a self'Composed vocabulary and an abundance l“nd to none “ — ability As a physicist, he ever at the beckln calTnfl'rhI?|C as W°I? °r imse many friends, since he is sary to calh u n « hrCthrcn who’ invariably, find it ncces bv the rapid question “Sick ha Hls cheery “Hello! How about you?” followed stricken and seek the shortest road tindividual t0 hecome conscious lous care bout f 7 ,lne of is countenance and his scrupu' Best of luck, “Bert”-maywu be MdL 1° pinnade °f SUCCCSS- Roman forefather. d Postenty as being on a par with your oil 0«: m ■« One hundred ninety rgj£ m u Y, —1 JOSEPH BERNARD O’CONNOR B. S. in Electrical Engineering “Bernie Wellsviilc High School Phi Kappa Pi (I, 2. 3. 4). Initiation Committee (3): Six O'Clock Club; Goodreau Memorial Committee; Blue Bla:cr Ball Committee (3): Owl Hop Committee (2): Tea Dance Committee (3); Phi Kappa Pi, Baseball (2); Phi Phi Kappa Pi. Basketball (3): Intra-Mural Baseball (1); Belle Air Staff (4). In everything hut stature, ‘‘Bernie” is a giant. Engineering work has never held any terrors for him. Though not the top man in the class, Bernie is one of the fortunate group who rank up in the front of the class without finding it necessary to devote too much time to study. He is one of the few that keep the engineers posted on what the social life about the college is like. A dance or dinner is not a success unless Bernie's smiling countenance is there to brighten things up in a dull moment and you can rest assured that he is escorting the best of the opposite sex. He was also a large factor in the completion of this year book and his efforts arc deeply appreciated. We are sorry to see ‘‘Bernie” and his sunny smile leave the campus, but we have no fear for his success. His success at college is a forerunner of what is to come. Buckle down Bernie, and there will be no holding you. Onr hundred ninety-one m ROGER J. O’DONNELL Bachelor of Arts Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre Rodge Belle Air. Associate Editor (4): Wilkes-Barre Club. Secretary (3). President (4): Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4); Junior Banquet Committee. Chairman (3); P Omega Phi (2): Tennis, Manager (4); Interfrat Basketball (3). M ay we present our candidate for the most likable chap on the campus. A corps of detectives would find it impossible to discover a flaw in Roger. The greater the effort required the larger the smile from Roger. He always has a cheery word and a wise crack to follow in greeting. It has been an honor to be listed among his friends. Roger is a go-getter whose personality opens the way for his natural ability. He has served on the majority of class committees. As chairman of the Junior Banquet he will long be remembered. That he possessed executive ability was evidenced by his choice as president of the active Wilkes-Barre Club. His success is assured. If wishes have anything to do with it then he has ours, not only those of his classmates, but those of every Villanova man. One hundred nincty'two uiimiKgi JOHN J. O’NEILL, Jr. Bachelor of Arts Boston College High School ' Jack Epsilon Phi Theta; Hockey (3. 4). Another New Englander who dropped into our midst two years ago. John threw his lot with the Arts men and since then we hope it has been a pleasant one. Coming from the halls of our ancient rival “Boston College,” John soon won a place in our ranks. Since the introduction of Hockey Jack has held down a defense position and it was his fighting until the final whistle that often saved what would have been a defeat for the team. In scholastic circles his ranking has always been of the best. Place athletic and scholastic abilities aside and consider the social performance turned in by Jack. When the femmes are being escorted here or there, it is a safe bet to watch for Jack among the foremost. A smile that he seldom displays, must work wonders on the feminine heart. The only regret we may have, is that Jack was not with us sooner. ffl vili.avova COljTbge yt «T TNTK« T «T-. iTs ,T. One hundred ninety-three „........ 'ST 1 ' ' ' • •' ' ‘ ' , -.•M . 11 f.l' 1.1 I I WIT TH E 1931 BELLE AI Rj Peddie School V. t—.i--j i: MARTIN ANTON ORBACH Bachelor of Arts Belle Air Staff (4); Villanovan. Associate Editor (2. 3). Exchange Editor (4); Junior Courtier. Art Editor (3); Epsilon Phi Theta (1. 3, 4); Goodreau Memorial Committee. Chairman (2. 3); Junior Prom Committee (3): Pi Omega Phi (3); New Jersey Club (2, 3); Beta Gamma (2, 3). W HF.N committees are being formed the first mentioned is always “Marty.” When a new- or novel idea is to be promoted the first man sought is “Marty.” Almost single-handed he made possible the Goodreau Memorial. It was only after months of discouraging labor that upon a bright afternoon during Junior Week, the tablet at the main entrance to the stadium was unveiled. All saw the splendid result; few knew the effort behind the work. In journalistic circles his works arc known. Orbach is the last word concerning musical comedies in Philly and New York. “Marty” is a personification of a go- getter. As a student his natural ability carries him along. As a friend it has been the privilege of a few to know him, but those favored few will vouch for his integrity. He is a man who is destined to go far and on unusual paths. □□02? UMl VILLANOVA COLLEGE One hundred ninety-four villahova college 22 b oxtxaiaxnxjCd Phi Kappa Pi (2. 3. 4): Knights of Columbus (1. 2. 3. 4): Coal Crackers’ Club: A. S. C. E.; Phi Kappa Pi, Basketball (1, 2). Dan Vhenever you glimpsed a ponderous figure wallowing like a ship on a tough night, you might be sure that it was Dan. He sported a much greater displacement than the rest of us and as befits a man of his proportions, he wore a becoming air of dignified solemnity. He was the soul of wit, however, and the droll quips and funny gags which he perpetrated now and again, kept us in stitches. Dan is another lad who played sensational football in that memorable intraclass game between the engineers. Every play centered about this man-mountain and the knowledge of the game and ruggedness which he displayed suggested what might have been if he had taken football seriously. Dan was about the most serious student in the class, but his devotion to study did not prevent his sharing in our fun, and he will leave us many fond memories of a sport and a fine fellow. Au Revior. DANIEL D. PACENTA B. S. in Civil Engineering Pottsville High School One hundred ninety-five iTiTiinmri’r “the ip3i belle air ■ 4 ?. nocr ■ ■ ■ frn re t= Augustinian Academy ALFRED PACITTO Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Seminary, St. Mary's Hall. Al The student, the athlete, and the good fellow are happily blended in Al. That he never neglected the serious tasks of a student's life may be inferred from the fact that he never failed in any subject during his four years at Villanova. In him the American game has an ardent devotee. When not arguing with some vociferous Gothamite on the superiority of his beloved athletics, he was often to be seen on the mound doing some effectual twirling for his class in the interclass games. With his amiable disposition he quickly won the hearts of all who knew him. The friendships he formed during his college career are lasting as they are legion. He has been with us four years and we only regret that the four years were not eight. He has but to continue on the path he has trod while with us to come out on top of the heap. Success cannot be kept from him. He was bom destined to strike and strike hard. His mark will be the one on the highest pinnacle in his chosen field. In bidding him bon voyage on the sea of life we cherish the hope that we may always be numbered among his friends. villahova college ?ts One hundred ninctysix 'iA' V 7 .' r ' « ’V 54IK. S uiu: THE I951BKLLK AIR MU UlUlli ANGELO MARIO PAPA B. S. in Economics “Pop Ange South Philadelphia High School Delta Pi Epsilon: Day Students' Club: Villanova Italian Club (I. 2. 3). Treasurer (4); Beta Gamma (3); V. I. C.. Dance Committee (3). A. llow us to present to you another son of the Quaker City. “Ange is recognized as the sage of the School of Commerce and it is said of him that he never entered a class unprepared. A fine record, old man! “Pop” lived among the boys on the campus for three years and his ready wit and humor and outbursts of contagious laughter made him a welcome guest at every gathering. He decided to commute during his Senior year and little docs he know what havoc his decision wrought among his classmates who depended upon his knowledge for their source of supply. He has majored in real estate and insurance and we are certain that he is fully capable of taking over the reins of his fathers business. Good luck, “Pop.” C 3S VILLANOVA COLLEGE One hundred ninety-seven THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR JiUUUig r yjs tsi UUUUUUUU Vall%AClub4 Pr den fP° u 2‘ 3,u4): New York Club (2. 3): Hudson Dana : fS ? . H°P Committee (1); Delta P« Epsilon, nee Committee (3); Basketball (2. 3); Track (2. 3). judges of Pbr :n°thCr denizer e ,8an where men arc radio hounds and good run mgl angd dog h nS- ,At_ a hours of the night you may find -Mike to play bridge But with C J,rn ()rs ,n lue5t of his roommate, a magazine or someone class marks well up in the eilh 3,1 theSC’ hc finds timc to keeP h“ a position coveted by every Villanov n ChOSCn 3 mCmber of thc Bc,,c A,r Staff' comes to conversation he0 ,Bcarson a wonderful listener and when it remembered that in his fir-r u’d b,s owfn with the best. It must also be social function was considor ! F ° r accc . ,s name on the Social Register and no man east of the Hudson Valley SUCCess w,t out him. Succinctly, “he is the best that he now possesses venture far and should he show the same agressiveness on h.s way to this distinction ,Stfd in Americas “Who's Who.” And Relays. a st.nct,on, he carnes our best wishes. Meet you at thc Penn : ;iWiTiTi™ mm vILLAKOVr COT Beacon High School B. S. in Economics M. JAMES PEARSON FRANCIS XAVIER PENTONY Ii. S. in Economics Malvern Prep, Malvern, Pa. “Fran ” Delta Pi Epsilon; Malvern Club; Spanish Club; Day Hop Club. With great pleasure we introduce to you one of Malvern Prep's proudest sons and most loyal rooters. Four years ago “Frank” came to us from that “Queen of Prep Schools” and ever since he has been a true Villanovan. Good-natured and generous to a fault, Frank made many friends during his stay on the campus, as one of his personality would be expected to gather about him a group of friends as naturally as a magnet attracts iron. With the acquisition of a following, the logical thing for Frank to do, was to enter organisations and to become an active participant in matters Villanovan which he did in a manner that reflects much credit upon him. Frank was seduced by the lure of the brokerage siren and the call of business. Hence he launched scholastic ship upon the turbulent seas of Commerce and Finance, and has weathered the raging tempests for four years. Port is now in view, and we must part with him, but the parting will not be without regrets, for he will not be forgotten rapidily and easily, both as a student and as an all-around good fellow. We are sure that Frank will succeed outside as he has succeeded with us. JJUlUil u 'non m � . f. i villanova coi i ege One hundred ninety mne JOMCCTTI nrv?.. i CHESTER A. POZZI B. S. in Biology Commercial High School, Toluca, 111. “Cher “Poze Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club; Broolclyn Long Island Club. from th. nr nr Wr in-WC. mclon our return last September was that of “Chet.” and from the outset i?5 ad camc to us a ter a s ort stay at Fordham, In comparatively short plC ? ot only as a studcnC but also as a gentleman, friends and established him'in S°°n W°n ““ hOSt °‘ the time for phy Poze'' fel,ow and knew thc timc (or study and pondering over nrohl mc lU to SPCIJC quite an amount of his time in his room minds in'this field of science CCming V,° ct ray effects and silently consulting great on these affairs wTare un hfr L acJ,vlt,cs and because of his habitual silence If he returnM .K h,S att,tude toward social life. the fame that he may havHost'dunno h™ u™ ‘° US’ WC know hc wiU rc8ain al1 h� m, he will always have a host of friends da,m VILLrAHOVA COIvIvEGK r. ——T' -T' Two hundred y r� T. � ▼. � r. «T rare ar. .-ik T r t;rar i «T s « y. Two hundred one BELLE AI R : v s. Stan” STANLEY A. PROKOP Bachelor of Arts Throop High School, Throop, Pa. Villanovan. Exchange Editor. Circulation Manager (2); Junior Courtier, Business Manager (3): Belle Air. Editor-in-Chicf (4); Belle Masque (3. 4); Beta Gamma (2. 3): Wilkes-Barre Club. Treasurer (3. 4); Pi Omega Phi (2); Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4); Wilkes-Barre Club. Easter Dance (2, 3). Christmas Dance (2. 3. 4). Buckncll Dance (2). Chairman (4); Freshman Hop Com- mittee (1): Epsilon Phi Theta, Farewell Dance (3); Interfraternity Ball Committee (4); Beta Gamma, Debate-Dance Committee (2); Golf (I. 2. 3. 4), College Champion (2), Captain (4): Varsity Baseball Manager (4); Pi Omega Phi. Basketball (2); Student Council (4). Stan” has his hands in more affairs than any other man about the campus. He is manager of so many activities, not to mention his leadership of the golf team or journalistic doings that to enumerate them here would require space beyond allotment. His room is the Mecca for all the men about the campus whose names arc prominent in activities both social and athletic. The Belle Air is a synonym for Stan's name. The idea of one without the other is the same as Villanova without a football team. We hope the four years he has spent has fitted him to meet the problems that life may present. The credit for his presence must go to the Coal Regions, but ours is the credit for bringing out and developing the talents that have so ably assisted Villanova in her advancement during the past four years. Good-bye, Stan. It is over now. May the years to come be kind to you. Manager, Editor, Captain, Promoter, Committeeman, Good-Fellow, and Friend, a last farewell. VILLAXOVA COI.I B6E nnnn ALEXANDER CAMERON RAMSEY B. S. in Economics w. Philadelphia Catholic High School AI. “Cam” Day Students’ Club; Freshman Dance gmmittee (1); Track Squad (2, 3); individual came one efour a e P ,a - ,es and gentlcmcn, this studious looking ing out everyday since and ° I? arc}1 an education. He has been com' Alexander cZl � ' SUre he has found bV this time, and show the boys at VdlanowTan U Cst Catholic, decided to come out needless to say. for h orof c .? the envi™ a thing or two. He did. cla mates, to his good fellowshin on tK � tCSt, y to b,s ability in the classroom; his t° his ability as a social leader and what3™1™5’ youn ad,es in the environs Past three years he has MH I Un man bas blossomed forth like Apollo. For elight of his team-mates and the «il? 7lPortant position on the squad to the It is with sorrow thar i °f h,S 0PP°ncnts- wish him Godspeed on his long journey trough life tFUC °f Vi,,anova and XKJn c-iff, v2LLAHOVA COLl.Rnr ll T -.mnsBM Two hundred two S� ? raiirM JAMES A. RANNAZZISI Bachelor of Arts St. Peter's High, New Brunswick “Jim Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4); Villanova Italian Club, President (4); New Jersey Club. Vice President (3): Pi Omega Phi (2): Varsity Club (4); Track. Manager (4); Freshman Hop (I): Sophomore Soiree (2): Junior Prom (3); Vigilance Committee (2): Jersey City Christmas Dance Committee (2. 3): Epsilon Phi Theta, Basketball (I. 2. 3). Baseball (2, 3, 4). Epsilon Phi Theta. Boxing Promoter (4). Gaze upon “Big Jim, New Brunswick's contribution to the Class of '31. Jim enjoyed the reputation of never letting his studies interfere with his social activities. The fact of the matter is that he knew how to mix business with pleasure and in spite of his apparent free and easy manner Jim took his studies seriously when the occasion demanded it. Jim was an ardent follower of every type of Villanova activity and he gave wholehearted support to every class project. He topped his four years of college life by being elected president of the Villanova Italian Club. Moreover he t x k over the managerial reins of the varsity track squad and turned in a noble record in both of these activities. We arc most confident that the Brunswick Baron needs none of our well-wishes for success, but he has them just the same. Two hundred three THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR l®mJDDUL I l hriFlfr+K w m y. S.T imrsmz XSG - HARVEY HENRY RASH B. S. in Biology West Philadelphia High School Lambda Karpa Delta; Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club; Track Squad (4, 5). As. student he can be placed in that happy category that never worries about � n t ing. n c asse , he is always ready with an answer to any question that a professor might happen to ask him. hiiobr! IIC,Vtr euwouWfWitness a group of students uttering forth peals of He fCKUf SUIr l at 'j®1“l.noccnt looking youth was at the bottom of it. h id to take r a k afPy acuJ y ver r witty, and more than once dull care naa to take to its heels when Harry was around. anaccomnluni;iS pUrSUitJof a Mfdical career’ Harry has proven himself to be City were often aiw 0 capahlc orchostra leader. Philadelphia and Atlantic Harry and his famouT AmbSorsn,ty ° l° thc mUSiC rendcrcd many lifedong f Li T for3 111 Va� ety o{ cJua,,ties. which have won for him Th I 8 nds for one can really never forget him. whole wishes Harry the greatest success and hates to sec him go. Doc Tu o hundred four THOMAS A. REITEMEYER B. S. in Economics Clason Military Academy “Red “Tom Delta Pi Epsilon; New Jersey Club; Delta Pi Epsilon. Basketball (2. 3), (Baseball (2. 3. 4) Tom, four years ago, in search of that phantom. Knowledge, quietly slipped into Villanova, almost without being seen. However, he soon won a place in our hearts with his unaffected air, genial personality, and a smile that never fails. Tom is one of the most energetic students in our class, and if hard work is an element in the ladder of success, he will reach such heights as will merit the highest admiration of his fellowmen. Contrary to the general belief that those who arc bom with red hair are prone to anger, “Tom is ever congenial and affable; always ready to aid his less fortunate classmates, especially with questions directly concerned with the business profession. We expect to hear much of him in the future, for he is the type of man that performs great deeds. Good-bye, “Reds, and may the same success that you have known here attend your efforts in the future. villanova college Two hundred five fUUUUUUU VILLAHOVA Two hundred BERNARD B. ROTKO B. S. in Biology South Philadelphia High Schix l Bemie” Lambda Kappa Delta (I, 2, 3, 4); Chemistry Club: Day Hop Club. Four years ago a quiet, unassuming young lad came to Villanova. It wasn't very long before his sincerity and conscientiousness won for him many friends who hate to sec him leave. As a student he was able to command our respect and admiration, for he possessed the ability of retaining all the material which was good, and disregarding all that which was judged worthless. There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that with such a valuable characteristic he will do justice to his Alma Mater when he enters medical school and in his practice later on in life. If it were only possible to include a word or two concerning his social activities we would certainly be delighted to do so. But to question him on this matter you would find the sphinx a chatterbox in this matter. His reticence in such matters is indicative of his good taste. However, we know that he doesn’t spend all of his time studying. In closing the class extends to him its best wishes for a most successful career. VILLANOVA COLLEGE Two hundred seven W W W w_ ; fimra;-.v the msI-Belle air_JI Hcirr HARRY M. RUDMAN B. S. in Biology South Philadelphia High School Lambda Kappa Delta: French Club: Track Team (4): Chemistry Club: Day Hop Club. After attending South Philadelphia High School, Harry joined our class four years ago and has remained one of the staunchest and most loyal rooters of athletics and activities the school has ever known. Harry took up the pre-medical course and terminated his four years with a commendable showing. Here is a man with foresight, imagination and a more than generous amount of initiative. And along with these splendid qualities, we lay stress on his original wit and humor, the luscious by-products, which go to complete Harry's pleasing personality. Socially, Harry had few equals and well he deserves the title “Carnival King. In his congeniality, we venture to say, the dreams of many a fair one are realized. Whether at the prom or party, South Philadelphia” always had a worthy repre- sentative in our boy, Harry. In saying adieu, Harry, we the Class of 1931, wish you heaps of success in this old world of ours. We know that you will make your mark in the medical profession. k « m ■ Ei VILL-AMOVA COL IvEGE .T. Two hundred eight iffiffTTTtl � .v� - «w vm� vm W ffiUUj)j_ THE 1951 BELLE AIR MARK LEO RYAN Bachelor of Arts Kingston High Sch x l “Marshall” “Aristotle Epsilon Phi Theta; Vigilance Committee (2): Wilkes-Barre Club; Pi Omega Phi. Treasurer (2); Epsilon Phi Theta, Boxing (4); Class Vice-President (3): Baseball Squad (2. 4); Inter-Hall Baseball (2. 3. 4); Pi Omega Phi, Baseball, Basketball (2). Mark came down from the Coal Regions four years ago to show all the boys and girls in Bryn Mawr, Wayne and all points west just how they do it up where men arc men and two nickels are not enough for a glass of beer. Mark is a very' nice chap, though, and possesses a very unusual name. It is rumored that he was named after a Roman senator, a saint, and an archbishop. At any rate he is most worthy of the distinguished name. He possessed great qualities of leadership. He proved this as vice-president of the class in our Junior year. As a demon ballplayer he held a very important berth on our “nine” for quite a time. As a general all-around good student and good fellow Mark is without equal. He goes back to the Coal Regions with our best wishes for success and a long and prosperous life by the shores of the Susquehanna. Good luck, Mark. VI ELAN OVA COLLEGE 35532 Two hundred nine St. Johns Prep, Brooklyn LEONARD SCHNAPPAUF B S- in Engineering Phi Kappa Pi (| o 3 Owl HoV Q? S,yn‘Wand C ub (4).' {' ? 4{,: V,IIanova Art Club p Lomm «ec (3); Phl KapprPi( F!:,lUr:,Prom °mm,ttcc (3); M)lBa, h T,5 A1-2) Baskctba a 1 ,g r. � .1- ' � T . Snap T Baseball M 2Ti ’ Daskctbal1 («• 2, At seems that som 1 ’ ’ 4)‘ «w � v 1« to. .1« 'Sat much midn, kCCpS,t,le common herd h's cbosen friends with his wit ' Srlap proXTt 0,1 Was b“™tdwKT °frh'S abi,iti“- h has K-en said ; theTru’sh or crayon. No social But in snite r l ° tbem Socking there win, iP 5°, bocui fhe attentions of the an engineer and °f h'S arti«ic talent, k st,mu'atcd by his artistry. we are confident that not’hinT Tt °f hlmself, has decided to be nothing Will keep him from h,s goal. di Icq; r—Ifr- Tuo hundred ten iwinwwiwmtom v’vm' W' W W W W W WWWMK THEIQ31 BELLE AIR JlUlj THOMAS S. SCIACCA B. S. in Bioiogy DeWitt Clinton High School, New York City Villanova Italian Club; DcWitt Clinton Club; DcWitt Clinton Dance Com- mittcc; Track Squad: Lambda Kappa Delta: Chemistry Club; Spanish Club. A. MAN of social ability. And there we might end our story. But there must be more to (ill out the page, so permit us to enlarge. Here is a friend of all, an enemy of none. Quiet and peaceful unless ruffled and then he is a worthy opponent for the best. He hails from the Empire City and is a true son of the city that man made. He has that air of all being well and sure of himself at all times. The medical profession of New York will receive a doctor that will do the city honor when his final degree is handed to him. We expect to see his shingle where the best are flying. Anything less would be a disappointment to us. Tommy, as we called him, was never behind in his studies although we often wondered how he could keep up with the professors and the femmes at the same time—but it is said that he was not a disappointment to cither. The end of the first four years is at hand and it is with mingling regrets and sorrows that we leave him. We regret that his presence will not be felt by us, but at the same time we rejoice that his first venture has been a success. Luck to you, Pal. Df VILLANOVA COLLEGE • £1 Two hundred eleven PAUL JOSEPH SCULLIN B. S. in Civil Engineering West Philadelphia Catholic High Owl Staff (2): Phi Kappa Pi (1. 2. 3. 4); A. S. C. E. (2, 3). Treasurer (4); Burr Club (4); Track (2, 3, 4); Student Drive Committee (3). T o appreciate fully Paul's character we must conjure in our imagination a deter' mined fellow bent upon fulfilling all obligations to the letter, yet always going about his work with a spirit of kindly enthusiasm. Paul has the precious faculty of probing matters below the surface and we knew that whenever he rose to speak, the lids of superficiality would surely be pried off. Though always proficient in his studies, Paul found time to follow all athletic and social events earnestly. We eagerly awaited his comment after a game to compare our viewpoint with his unfailingly accurate analysis. Blessed with a quiet, unassuming manner, Paul won a host of friends. We always regretted that the proximity of his home compelled him to be a “day'hop for it necessarily limited our association with him. We feel sure that the world will reward our representative of consistency and dependability with unlimited success, but at the same time be unable to mitigate his admirable qualities. V1LUAKOVA COUUEGE Two hundred twelve T e 1Q31 BELLE AIM A. •■ X.-. V UUUUUUU1 «■■ ■ B. S. in Economics Niagara Prep “Dan'' Delta Pi Epsilon: Brooklyn-Long Island: New York Club, Dance Committee (3); Hudson Valley Club. Vice-President (3. 4); Delta Pi Epsilon, Dance Committee (4); Radio Club (4); Spanish Club, Secretary (2, 4). As THE curtain of 1931 slowly rises, allow us to present to you the jester of the class. Wherever he is found there is sure to be good humor and lots of laughter. Dan is one of the boys who can entertain any gathering with weird talcs of the good old days. His dry sense of humor lends to these stories a spice that has its own peculiar charm. His social life is really more interesting than the almost uniform story people give about their educational progress. He loves to travel as is shown when we trace his departure evenings from Fedigan via the Philadelphia and Western. As a student he never falters no matter how difficult the subject. Danny has won for himself numerous friends, and though never active in athletics, he has managed, in his own quiet way, to be there at all the events that have won fame for his Alma Mater. Dan,” that success may be yours, is the fondest hope of your classmates. VILDAKOVA COIvI BQE mmi m jrr. -y s str. skw: DANIEL F. SHANAHAN .. Two hundred thirteen VILL.AHOVA COIvL EGE MW h% rra -r v Ajy SP DAVID H. SCHATZ B. S. in Biology Northeast High School, Philadelphia “Dave” Lambda Kappa Delta (1, 2); Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. Both in the classroom and out of it, Dave has proven himself to he one of those quiet and unassuming chaps who achieves more by his silence than others by their blustering. It wasn't very long before his classmates began to enjoy basking under his pleasant nature and appreciate his willingness to lend a helping hand whenever aid was asked. These qualities have aided greatly in stamping him, among his classmates, as one of the most likeable chaps who will always remember his untiring efforts in their interests. Dave will enter medical school this fall in order to further pursue his studies. From our constant association with him we feel that his honest efforts will bring everlasting fame to the name and reputation of his Alma Mater. It is our sincere- wish that Lady Luck will smile kindly on Dave as he progresses in the Medical Profession. I W W THK 10S1 BKlXE AIR Two hundred fourteen WILLIAM JOSEPH SHEEHAN B. S. in Economics St. James High School, Haverhill, Mass. “Dixie” Delta Pi Epsilon: V Club: Lawrence Club: Spanish Club: Varsity Football (2, 3, 4): Epsilon Phi Theta, Boxing. Heavyweight. Meet William Joseph Sheehan, better known to the student body as “Dixie. Hailing from Haverhill, Mass., Dixie became active in Villanova affairs early in his Freshman year, rising slowly but surely to a position of prominence in campus life. Tall, jovial and good'natured, Dixie proved his worth in a wide range of activities. High in his studies and popular in various social activities, he devoted his talents to football. Standing out in his Freshman year, Stuhldrcher gave him a varsity berth which he has held ever since. Gridiron foemen learned to respect Dixie, who became known to the journalistic profession as a “tower of strength on the defense, and “mainspring of the forward wall on the offense. This combination of ability and perseverance cannot but destine Dixie to a prominently successful life when he leaves Villanova—and when he docs, he will carry with him the best wishes of his classmates. Two hundred fifteen mmkW) w ”vA-v . :1 I l Tlf ' TH E MSI BELLE AI R lUUffi I ; VjJVjZJ ■ ■■■■■ WTrt MAURICE SHERMAN B. S. in Biology r “Doc m South Philadelphia High School Lambda Kappa Delta; Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. Here is another young man from the haunts of South Philadelphia. Maurice has not been with us during our entire sojourn here, having transferred to us from Temple, but he has won a place in our esteem which is far from inconsiderate. Quiet, well' mannered and considerate of his fellow classmates, he has made many friends out of these sterling qualities. Although a Day-Hop, Maurice seemed a hoarder on the campus, so often was he to he seen in the informal gatherings held in the dormitories after class hours. After eight o'clock classes and long afternoon hours spent in laboratories, he considered himself a hoarder, thus making the verdict unanimous. We have only one regret as the year brings to a close our co-existence on the campus with this gentleman, and that is, the fact that, we cannot take him with us wherever we may wander. No matter what befalls him, or what success he may attain, Maurice takes with him our best wishes, leaving a vacuum we will find difficult to fill. Two hundred sixteen BASIL A. SHORB B. S. in Economics York High School ••Bud” Belle Air Staff (4): Beta Gamma (3); Villanova Literary Club. Sergeant at- Arms (4); Delta Pi Epsilon (2, 3. 4); Beta Gamma. Dance Committee (3); Freshman Dance Committee (1): Knights of Columbus (2. 3. 4). Haunted House Basil is a living proof that good things come in small packages. He possesses more good fellowship than any six people we know. No matter where you were on the campus, when you saw his familiar figure approaching you were sure of being greeted with a great big smile and a cheery ‘‘Hello.” He came down from York four years ago and didn't waste much time in getting himself generally well known and well liked, for all who know him, like him. His numerous writeups for the Belle Air were full of best wishes and good cheer for his classmates. He is quite a student, carrying off high honors in the Business School each year. Also during the past two years he has blossomed out into quite an actor and debator as his illustrious membership in the Belle Masque and Beta Gamma will testify. “Bud has made law his objective and we arc most confident that he will make good. So long. Bud. VILLANOVA COLLEGE ■T T'« � Two hundred seventeen a’474T THE ifel BRIXE AIR I w iiuviN BERNARD I. SHOVLIN B. S. in Electrical Engineering West Philadelphia Catholic High School Bervie (2) KJuPm7PWrerrCIU,,: f,X Clut : SoPhomore Cotillion Committee ’ J 10r Wcck Con,m' et- Ph' lpPa Pl' Dinner Danee Committee (3); Phi Kappa Pi, Football (2). subjects were°tKe V’?lo?e humorous discussions about engineering and kindred C,aSS- Kk r S°mC feW V «hat Benue authority on all studies SmCe t cn as assumec a most becoming air of energy which he could o m l° ,rever es cau8bt our fancy; and the bursts of objects of our arlm,wv , 0° . wh?.n the “Profs were pressing close, were the me was unapproachable, and SR mPtlVlllAKB f .'nnelo “Rornli- ...C.UU1U command when the “Profs” w_ _ r------------ ----- objects of our admiration. Sartorially, our Bcrnie was unapproachable, ,ll“ many were the valuable suggestions offered to his less meticulous friends. Bern� � - seemed to be blessed with more leisure time than the rest of us. His was a rami ia figure at all social functions on and off the campus. A gentleman and a student, that was our Bernie.’ v1LLA-SOVa College iWinriT' Two hundred eighteen Lambda Kappa Delta (1, 2. 3. 4); Day Hop Club (I, 2. 3, 4); Chemistry Club. One of the few and distinguished members of that far away high school, German- town. Len is a man of schools and loyalty. Immediately after he arrived in our midst at the commencement of the Sophomore year of this class, everyone knew that he came from that majestic group of buildings, Germantown High School. In the years between those spent at Germantown and those spent at Villanova, Len studied at Temple University. We imagine that his class and school spirit there, was up to his usual par, but when he arrived at our Alma Mater his allegiance was immedi- ately transfered, and ever since his support has been given over entirely to Villanova and everything connected with the college. Lens smile and genial disposition won for him the admiration of the class and his diligence and other good qualities earned for him the approbation of his teachers. For all that, Len proposes to be a medical doctor, and if he uses his time as well as he did at Villanova, we are sure that he will land on the top-most rung of the ladder. iMlTiTi villanova college LEONARD SIMKINS B. S. in Biology Germantown High School Len’ Two hundred nineteen RAYMOND F. SIMPSON p B. S. in Economics Umden Catholic High School ..D .. Ray NCW J Ky Club: « EMon Spanish dub; Day Hep C.ub: p D«lta Pi Epsilon. and events of Camden Ik? °UF S°K.SOUrcc information concerning the weather first wagon tracks to townteverv°m ctroD°,,s of Ncw Jersey. Making the Delaware, would usuallv k. . : ommg Barney, after a perilous crossing of the the draft on the furnace C °Ut to 8C 00 to wake up the boarders and put !?c as attained a schofast ic run'C ,S a great fellow. Excelling in the classroom ormer quality while his ° •n n?U ° ‘ is Processors will testify to this barmen that ever 1 W he is one of the most !f n to he wondered at thmiok L? Ca C lce while crossing the Delaware This brown eyes, winning smile 2’ u anyone with Barneys personality and his Barney achieved or t a,r would be simply swamped with admirers. f8 trafemity high in the leapu � lnC team and carried the colors of always be at your nod. g WeH BarneV. here's good luck to you and may it vILLANOVA COL L EGE Two hundred twenty iliTiTiim Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island “Buster” Simon” St. Mary’s Hall. Augustinian Seminary. H ERE, my friends, is a lad big and broad with as many likable traits as he has units of avoirdupois. Jim, the Baron of Garrett Hill, tips the scales at a point somewhere in the neighborhood of the two-hundred mark, and this mass is stretched out over an even six feet. But this is not a complete definition of our friend, for he is as big mentally as he is physically and possesses the happy faculty of a keen sense of humor, all of which go to make up a well-balanced man and an ideal friend. As a student Jim possesses an enviable record. It cannot be said that his interests extend to any particular field, for he has tackled philosophy, languages, and mathe- matics, all with equal mastery. Like all big men, Jim does not have to be tickled to be made to laugh. He can be thankful to his big smile and ready store of wit for pulling many a dreary moment out of the fire. As long as he is accompanied by such desirable qualities, we cannot but predict a successful future for this big-minded, big-hearted, and big-bodied son of Villanova Good luck, Jim. JAMES J. SINNOTT Two hundred twenty-one Ellenvillc High School ManAgCr (4): Dc,la Pi EPsilon ( . 2, 3, 4); New York Club: Freshman Dance Committee; Basketball Squad (2); Freshman Baseball, Basketball. am™«E JINfG Cn’f Sua«f. ckk°na r’ man of the world, whose accomplishments be understand fb r°m F enville to P°ints south is now history. This can readily Senior class 60 006 1S to l at ®en s one °f tEe est looking gentlemen in the the reaf reason b ? '„ntfe ect’ a wit, and above all a vivid personality, which is that certain wavt avor,te with all with whom he comes in contact. He possesses “Ben has attained lm popu ar Wltl' his professors. Scholastically, Viilanova His work V1 A ,st,n£t,on n cach of the four years he has spent at be remembered “ ManaScr of the va™y baseball team will long highest placet) thTttverhe till undmakt Ben ‘n Hc at Viilanova and we are sorrv to “J™- Ben, wl11 never forget his four years to hear big things about him in the futtre”' Ut C t,me ’S Up and the ch h°pt;5 Two hundred twenty-two W W W 'A THE 1Q31 BELLE ATH i WILLIAM JOSEPH STRAUB B. S. in Economic St. Benedicts Prep, Newark Bili” Delta Pi Epsilon; New Jersey Club (I, 2. 3. 4); Vision (2); Freshman Hop Committee (1); Junior Prom Committee (3); Track (2. 3): New Jersey Club. Dance Committee (3): Delta Pi Epsilon, Football. Baseball (2. 3). U PON completion of his preparatory course Bill enrolled at Villanova as a member of our class. At first reserved it was not long before the spirit of Villanova made itself felt and during his four years he acquired many new friends. Since his entrance in college. Bill has been a sincere, scholarly student. Often we have found him late at night poring over texts in his quest for knowledge. He is a firm believer in preparedness. Bill as we all know him is the Beau Brummel of Villanova. There is always a constant call for “Straub on the telephone. The social lion has never failed to attend a Villanova function no matter how small. As a member of various clubs, he was ever an active participant, co-operating in excellent fashion. Thus, in all his activities, “Bill has shown himself to be an ideal Villanovan. We wish you all the luck in the world. Bill, and we know you will undertake your problems with a keen knowledge of them. May you reach the pinnacle in your chosen field. • - «. iMlTiTi VILLAXOVA COLLEGE Two hundred twenty-three WILLIAM A. STRAUSS B. S. in Economics Benedictine Prep, Richmond, Va. Colonel Delta Pi Epsilon: Spanish Club: Blue Blazer Ball (3): Tea Dance Committee (3); French Club: Varsity Baseball Squad (2, 3); Interfratcrnity Baseball (1. 2): Delta Pi Epsilon, Basketball (2, 3). The Colonel, as all the boys know Bill, hails from the good old southern state of Virginia. Whether he knows the war is over or not we do not as yet know, but he still insists that the South was never defeated and has all kind of statistics to prove his point, but to no avail, for we know that Grant took Richmond. His soft, smooth and lovable Southern accent is the envy of all of us for we know that is one of his secret powers over the fairer sex. Colonel's smile and genial disposition won for him the general admiration of the class. His diligence and other good qualities earned for him the approbation of his teachers. He is a shining light at every social affair. The Colonel is one of the scholars of the class. He is hard working and studious. These traits, which he possesses in such an abundant degree, will be his greatest asset in life and we wish him all the success in the world. Two hundred twenty four NATHAN SUSSMAN B. S. in Biology; Master of Art Hazleton Senior High School Belle Air Staff; Lambda Kappa Delta: Chemistry Club; Day Hop Club. Here we have genius. We also offer on the same page the ideal student. Fill a school full of the same type and you have a professor's idea of perfection. There is little in his chosen field that he cannot do. Anyone in his class will verify this. We would no more think of him failing as we would of the moon falling. Upon the consideration of his class work, he is the logical candidate for the Hall of Fame. As a member of the Year Book his ideas lent many an original touch to the book. In his fraternity his answers to the many situations that arose were offered in the nick of time and came when greatly needed. When this member of our class enters Medical School, Villanova loses a stellar student. The Medical School gains a man who cannot help but reflect credit upon it. Students arc rare and here is one whose path is marked, and at the end there is not only the word “Success,” but also the word Fame.” villahova college Two hundred twenty five _______■ iTiTiTiESiririiiriwiiro r'� dY rzwawimvnix yynaRjRakiw� «iRnflfc wri . • � T« •T n iT £ T r-7T—TTsr d=nxen HENRY FRANK VELEHRADSKY B. S. in Economics Flemington High School “Whitey” Delta Pi Epsilon; Bohemian Club, President (3, 4): New York Club; BrooklymLong Island Club; Track (1, 2. 3, 4); Freshman Football; Intra' Mural Baseball. “Easy going, that's Whitey. When it comes to amusing a room full of students or winning the interhall baseball league title with a lusty clout, Whitey is right on the spot. With a voice that can be gruffer than a sea captain's or softer than a baby's, he is always welcome when the gang gathers. A member of the Business School and an outstanding member at that, always rating a high average and plenty of cuts. He is to be found in the Pie Shoppe on winter evenings, and on the campus stretched out beneath a tree on summer evenings. You'll find him in his room every morning until noon. Whitey has heaved the discus with telling effect for the past four years, and consequently, was a valuable member of the track squad. Here is one man that will leave Villanova without having made one enemy on the campus. He is a typical student, about whom you have often read in magazines. In life we wish you the zenith of success. Two hundred twenty'six VI I. LAN OVA COINAGE gy nsvs vk Two hundred twenty-seven ■V. :T.Tir '.'-bBj.diKtas; PASCHAL CHARLES VENUTI B. S. in Biology Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia Pat” Lambda Kappa Delta (2, 3): R. C. H. S. Club (I, 2. 3, 4); V. I. C., Dance Committee (2): Chemistry Club: R. C. H. S.. Dance Committee (2): Lambda Kappa Delta. Baseball (3): Villanova Italian Club (1, 2, 3, 4). Among the stream of Philadelphia's sons who came to Villanova on a September morning in 1927, to enter the School of Science,- was one who stood almost a head taller than all the rest and whose demeanor led us to inquire his name. It was none other than Mr. Paschal Venuti. In his four years at Villanova, “Pat” has always been punctual and it is a known fact that “Pat” has reigned supreme when it came to the choice of the favorite locker in the Day Students' room. As an active member of the Villanova Italian Club “Pat” has done great things in paving the way for the many successful social activities of the club. “Pat” intends to continue his studies in the field of medicine and from the impressions he has given us during his stay at Villanova we feel sure that he will emerge a victor in his strife. CARL HENRY WAGLEY B. S. in Economics Mt. St. Mary's Prep Delta Pi Epsilon, Charter Member, Treasurer (4); Class Treasurer (3, 4). T he serious individual above is our friend and classmate, Carl Henry Wagley, from Columbia, Pa. Perseverance and ability arc outstanding in his record at Villanova Trusted and respected by his many friends on the campus, Carl naturally gravitated to those offices in which trust and confidence together with superior ability are of paramount importance. Outstanding in the Business course, where he won honor grades, Carl's appeal- ing personality and intrinsic trustworthiness, destined him for the larger sphere of class politics, where he held the position of treasurer during his third and fourth years at Villanova. His record there has been truly remarkable despite the difficulties which he overcame with but little support. A class treasurer, Carl bested many difficult situations, which, at the time seemed insurmountable, and upon which hinged the social and financial success of the Class of '31. When Carl leaves us, diploma-in-hand, and begins what we are assured will be a successful conquest of the commercial field of endeavor, his deparature shall be regretted by his friends and classmates. Two hundred twenty-eight Tu--o hundred twenty-nine SCOTT RAYMOND WALKER B. S. in Economics Roman Catholic High, Philadelphia Scott” Delta Pi Epsilon (1, 2, 3. 4); R. C. H. S. Club; Day Hop Club (1. 2. 3, 4). Our politician to be. Scott is a man with those rare qualities of being able to direct men and at the same time making friends with those whom he directs. He is the perfect gentleman, the man about town, and if you wish to know what tie to wear with any color costume, just look up Scott, he will be able to give any of the desired information. He is studying business, so that when he gets to be the political boss of Minnesota or Pennsylvania he will know how to eliminate waste and graft from the public payroll. As well as a gentleman he is a student, a type of individual whom it is a pleasure to meet and to associate with, and we, his classmates, are proud to number among us as fine a youth as Scott has proven himself to be. We hope he will continue in his ambition to be a second Varc with the same diligence and enthusiasm which he has manifested during his college career, and we know that one day his faithfulness to his duty will receive its well'earned reward. THOMAS F. WALSH Bachelor of Arts Augustinian Academy, Long Island “Womw St. Mary's Hall, Augustinian Seminary. T hough one of our youngest members, Tom is a student of no mean calibre. The classics, the sciences, none hold any terrors for him; and he was never known to drop a subject or carry a condition. No less extensive was the scope of his recreative activities. His boyish propensity for play led him to engage in every form of outdoor exercise. He excelled in tennis, and his speed and skill on the court bewildered many a worthy opponent. During the last three years he was regular organist in the church and pianist in the orchestra of St. Mary’s Hall. His musical temperament proved a boon to his fellows, and he was always obliging and considerate of the tastes of others. We have yet to behold his placid hrow darkened by an unseemly scowl. His genial temper was never ruffled, and, though he loved to argue, neither argument nor difficulty could rob him of his equanimity. Truly he will be good leaven for troubled society. VILI.AHOVA COIvIvEGE L'tti- THE 1931 BELLE AIR Two hundred thirty ARTHUR E. WASTIE B. S. in Mechanical Engineering New York Prep School “Art Phi Kappa Pi (1, 2. 3. 4): A. S. M. E. (1. 2. 3, 4): Brooklyn-Long Island Club; Knights of Columbus (2, 3). Grand Knight (4); Phi Kappa Pi, Trip Committee (4); Brooklyn-Long Island Dance Committee, Chairman (4); Varsity Track (2. 3); Inter-Class Football (2); Knights of Columbus, Basketball (3. 4). Don't get yourself in a rut was ever “Artie's” sound advice. There was never one who followed his own counsel better. Art always avoided the commonplace. His greatest joy was to find some new way in which to entertain his friends. No matter how blue we may have felt he always managed to chase away the gloom with his perpetual good humor and animation. He was much sought after, sometimes with baseball bats and other blunt instruments for he was rather fond of playing practical jokes. Little did he care when he was unjustly accused of being the smallest fellow' in his class for he knew he loomed large in the affection of his friends Although we will miss our happy associations with Art we will never fear for his future since we know he will be always able to keep himself “out of the rut.” VILLAKOVA COJylvEGR MM wiTiriT iririTiTiriTim Two hundred thirtyone TU THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR qp r MOE WAX B. S. in Economics West Philadelphia High School Moe” Day Students Club; Spanish Club: Delta Pi Epsilon. Moe is the most shining example that Villanova has to offer of that somewhat mythical being, the Perfect Student. Intelligent, conscientious to a fault and hard working, he seldom left a lesson unprepared or a task undone. Lateness seemed to be his pet hobby, something he seemed to adore, live and hope for it. Entirely exhausted from the strenuous run to class from the P. and W. Station, Moe would explain about the terrible services of the Philadelphia and Western. We feel sure it was not his fault. With his chum Appie he has formed a friendship that reminds us of the famous Comaraderie” of Damon and Pythias. We may rest assured that with Moe's advent into the business world, what has been Villanova's loss, will be the gain of the Mart of Commerce. For with his unassuming manner, his industry and his general characteristics of a gentleman he cannot but succeed. Good luck. villanova college MlTiriMMlTlTlIi¥:ri[ Two hundred thiUyiwo Harrisburg Catholic High School Phi Kappa Pi (1, 2, 3. 4); Student Council (4): A. I. E. E. (3. 4); Six O'Clock Club (4); Phi Kappa Pi, Pin Committee (3); Farewell Dance Committee (3). Independence, outstanding independence. The biography may well end with that one word. Ed has this admirable characteristic in abundance. He says the things he thinks and does the things he wants to do—when he thinks them he wants to do them. He does things and docs them by himself. He depends on but one man— Edward L. Weiss. Another word—Efficiency. Even this is intermingled with independence. Ed always has things at his finger tips and nothing is ever out of the way in his room. Ask for any data no matter how far back it was taken, and, presto, Ed produces it. Good luck to you, Ed, and may you overcome all obstacles in the outer world, as well as you have those that have been in your way during your college days. . - VILLAHOVA COLLEGE EDWARD LAWRENCE WEISS B. S. in Electrical Engineering Two hundred thirty-three -««■- d r .ir VILI.AHOVA COLLEGE HERMAN F. WINTERER B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Assisi High School Herm Phi Kappa Pi (1. 2, 3, 4): A. S. M. E. (4); Blue Blazer Ball Committee (3): Tea Dance (3); Phi Kappa Pi, Banquet Committee (2): Owl Hop, Chairman (4); Owl Staff (1, 2): Day Hop Club. Presenting the “little corporal” of the Mechanical Engineers. “Herm” emulated this gentleman of history in more ways than one. He was the center about which all technical discussions resolved, his arguments always being conclusive. In a religious discussion, Herm’s eloquence was infinite and we all relished the occasional clash of thought between the prof and our chubby friend. He was blessed with pleasant mannerisms. His infectious smile was a panacea for all the mental ailments occasioned by oar beloved course. He was immensely interested in all student activities and was responsible for the success of more than one of our social functions. All in all, we believe Herm embodied those traits which we fancy most in an ideal classmate, a happy combination of cheerfulness and generosity. Two hundred thirty four ES villanova college m V CHARLES S. WITKOWSKI B. S. in Economics Dickinson High School, Jersey City “Wit Wittou Delta Pi Epsilon; Belle Air Staff. Circulation Manager (4); Jersey City Club; Varsity Club (2. 3. 4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Jersey City Club. Dance Committee (3); Varsity Football (2, 3. 4). France has its Charlemagne, Villanova has its “Great Wittow. This celebrity has exhibited dash, dare and ability. Three big “Ss —namely. Scholastic, Social and Sport summarise his activities on the campus. On the gridiron he was the proverbial tower of strength with a wise remark for some member of the opposing team constantly on his lips. He has often addressed the student body and each time with marked results. On the campus he had a cheerful “Hello for everyone. Maybe this is his greatest claim to fame. It will be for this that we will remember him the longest. To console ourselves we find hope in the fact that wonderful things arc expected from the son of Villanova. We feel still more confident that he will live up to these expectations. In years to come we will find tidings of him in the newspapers, for he was not bom to live in obscurity. With him on this long road which he must travel he bears the best wishes of his classmates who have known him for four years and in the knowing have greatly benefited. Two hundred thirty five A - :■ ' a m JjSMS Northeast High School FRANCIS P. YANNESSA Bachelor of Arts “Fran EpS1,0n Ph‘ THcta; WrCSt,ing Tcam Captain (4); Day Hop Club. advertising agency'w d oroudlir Ya nessa wil1 throw them, as an automob hensive, because he's our ■ k°ast’ hut you have no reason for feeling appi Temple, where he was nrominp friCn ’ ran ’ transferred here after two years As Frank prominent m extra-curricular activities. degree which the cammw ! n°V r his cynosure was the oldest and most honor Science. Gentle and placid in diTr !v Ba$ca,aureate de8ree in Liberal Arts ar physical development Frank m a pos,tIcln. desP te the indications of his enormo upon our campus. WhcnpvpiAif many founds for himself during his short sojou: of herculean strength Yunessa as. an act,v,ty which called for an exhibitu or outside, he bested all comers Jr rh 1S ces. Against all comers, intra-mur Despite the com the strenous art of grappling, many friends to wish him aS spent on our campus, there will 1 m-hand. s as he departs from our campus this June, diplom _ ILLAKOVA COLLEGE Two hundred thirty■ SIX ______ l vyyy% W t« «▼. t« «T rat raJs .NT T r T rarfr -ta ar rra; «T T T � y'� � VILLAHOVA COLlvEGE ADAM CHARLES ZAMORSKI B. S. in Biology Battin High School, Elizabeth New Jersey Club; College Band (4); Villanova Orchestra (4). It has been our privilege and pleasure for the last year to be associated with one whose splendid qualities and manly traits have made a deep impression on his class- mates and we are sure that every one is better for having known him. Adam, of whom we write, is possessed of a quiet unassuming genial disposition and a smile that shows his heart is in the right place; moreover, he is the owner of a brilliant mind and an almost infinite capacity for work is evidenced by his standing in class. It would be impossible to express in a short outline like this, one-tenth of what we would wish to say in praise of Adam Charles Zamorski. That which Mark Antony said of Brutus might approximately be applied to the subject of this sketch. Good qualities are so mixed up in him, that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a man.” Two htnidred thirty-seven VILLAHON MICHAEL WILLIAM ZULLI Bachelor of Arts Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia “Mi e Epsilon Phi Theta; Day Hop Club; R. C. H. S. Club; Villanova Italian Club. nrodiire f k in a most -onc us ve fashion that Catholic High's reputation as the a record of srhnl 18 H - ' oun cc ’ or as a student at Villanova he has established never left room f 1C atta,r}ment at will be difficult to surpass. His classroom work of Latin Phvsirs al o?a!nt’ anc a vvays merited praise. To him the mysteries q ’ emistry were as the mysteries of the first grade primer. and wiseC ma frm !!? in the classroom, “Mike absorbed all the good UT m L S mstructors‘ and was a friend to all. be doubted 'and to hecome 3 professor. That he will be a success, cannot assured that the scholastic pUpiIs the know,edKe that is his we arc will most certainly rise. The hcknSMiUke°n nUmhcnng him among itS faCU,ty Two hundred thirty eight SENIOR SNAPS w w 'VAi-' TH E 1Q31 BELLE AI R Interfraternity Ball THE night of January 16th will long he remembered by many Villanova students long after most of the memories of their college days have faded into oblivion. It was a cool, crisp night—typical January weather— the twinkling stars in the winter sky looked down upon a city whose streets were alive with youthful throngs in search of entertainment, their tiny lanterns shown particularly, though, upon a merry gathering in the Adelphia where a merry throng was assembled for the Second Interfraternity Ball. The Christmas holidays were just over and the festive spirit of the times had not worn off. The new year had just begun and a host of students and their fair companions, putting aside the worldly cares of the old year cast themselves under the enchanting strains of the orchestras and heeded the irresistible call to dance. The crooning of saxophones—the laugh of the muted cornet—the clash of the symbol—the beat of the distant drum sweeps the night along. Everyone felt the current of entrancing rhythm. Even the most reticent and unresponsive person seemed to fling wide all the cares of the world and weaved themselves into the lovely pattern of youth and enjoyment. The Villanovans were at their best, alternating with the other orchestra, Cullen's Intercollegiates, they wove their musical net of enchant' ment all night long catching all in its invisible strands. Now and then the pleasing voice of Eddie Mueller, the singing banjoist, rose above the muted music and filled the brilliant room. The moving mass of colorful gowns and spotless white shirtfronts was drenched in a shower of warm yellow light. Gleaming white satins and shining silks caught and reflected the subdued rays as the dancers swayed too and fro. Here and there a gown of stately black was to be seen blending most agreeably with the sombre'hucd attire of their escorts. A spritely flowered creation darted in and out, and several gowns of flaming red reflected the buoyant and carefree nature of the dancers. The floor was a mass of color, and ever-changing kaleidoscopic design which when reflected in the many mirrored walls presented an array of dancing couples stretching off to infinity. The huge cryst«il chandeliers glittered and sparkled over the tossing heads and thrilling hearts of the merriest throng that was ever assembled. The twrinkle of the stars outside in the wintry sky was rivaled by these glittering masses of crystals inside. One felt as if one could go on lightly dancing through life in this exquisite setting to the haunting strains of the music. Charming feminine creatures, some with lovely blonde heads and others with shining black curls, swayed with tall, handsome young men on the enchanting wings of Jazz. Now the wild chant of the VII.LAHOVA cott.ege Two hundred forty taMW 1111111111 . 7 11111111 111141L J i i i TMGMi Vt XT, avreifr.V. � 1? « dK i THE 1951 BELLE AIR VI LEAN OVA college ■Zfi SiAvr ...Tu IK.W. T ico hundred forty'One |Uli[ THE 1Q51' BELLE AIR ■ ■ WfH ll n m n y VI I.I.AHOVA CO I,LEG E Qti Sv Junior Class History GREEN, hut eager for college life, the Class of '32 entered Villanova in the Fall of 1928. The proverbial greenness of Freshmen must have painted in particularly bright hues upon the faces of the three hundred and fifty members of this class, for the Sophomores immediately capitalized that very greenness. We were handed green dinks and green bow ties. As we look back upon those days, now that we are Juniors, we sometimes wonder whether the Sophomores were not right, perhaps, in making us wear green as a symbol of our stupidity and ignorance. When we come to think how docilely we carried trunks, polished shoes, made beds, sang foolish songs, gave silly speeches, “hobble gobbled, rolled trouser legs up to the knees, and so on. at the behest of those lordly sovereigns, the Sophomores. How tamely we took pills and oils and feathers and whacking and general abuse on the night of initiation. Still, we were anxious to become true Villanova men and to take the Soph beating like true men was the manner prescribed. So gradually our pristine greenness was taken out of us and with it, some time before Christmas, went our “regs, our green dinks and green ties, from now on to be used as room decorations and souvenirs. Having earned the right, though the Sophomores would say they bestowed it upon us, to become full-fledged Villanova students, we proceeded early in March of 1929 to elect class officers. To guide the destiny of the class in the office of president, Harry Singley was chosen; the vice-president selected was Frank Keenan; the secretary, John J. McDermott; the treasurer, Eric Storms. Immediately, the '32 men began to function as a class. Many and spirited meet- ings were held and, before the year was out we surprised and edified the entire student body with the tremendous success of our Freshman Hop. It was held on May 24, in the Crystal Ballroom of the Elks' Hotel in Philadelphia. It was pronounced and undoubtedly was, the very best dance ever given by a Freshman Two hundred forty'!our THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR Class at Villanova. Much of the successof the function, he it said, was due to Martin L. Gill, chairman of the Dance Committee; though he contributed the success to the splendid cooperation of class members. Back for the second year of college work trooped the Class of '32 in September of 1929. Arriving, it was with much pleasure that Jack Daly and his Vigilance Committee were found to have the new year's crop of “Greenies” well in hand. Indeed, it gave the Sophomores, as we now' haughtily styled ourselves, much joy and satisfaction to visit vengeance upon this group of new men; though it should he said that their initiation wras not nearly so strenuous as ours had been. Before our class work had begun, we had our class elections and three of the same men were returned to office. Harry Singley, retained the presidency; Eric Storms remained treasurer; John J. McDermott, former secretary, now' became vice-president, and Joseph F. Dietz was chosen secretary. James Garrity and Harold E. Driscoll were selected as Student Council representatives. Under these leaders, the class forged ahead steadily and toward the end of February, immediately after the mid-year examinations, sponsored another extremely successful dance. The social event was none other than the Sophomore Cotillion w'hich w'as held at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel on the evening of February 28. The majority of our illustrious class returned in the Fall of 1930 to face what is familiarly known as the momentous period of a college man’s life, his Junior Year. The officers elected to carry us through this, our most important year were: Harold Driscoll, president; Nicholas Cattie, vice-president; Vincent Smith, secretary; and James Garrity, treasurer. Junior Week was the climax to the social life of the campus, and it was a week that not only the present Juniors will be happy to recall in later years but a week that the Seniors, Sophomores and the Freshmen will long remember. Nicholas Cattie was the general chairman for Junior Week; Joseph Dietz w'as chairman of the Prom Committee; on the Farewell Dance, John J. McDermott; on the Banquet, James Conahan; on the Blue Blazer Ball. John Giltinan; on the Tea Dance, Joseph Gaynor. William Reilly and William McCourt were in charge of the Ring Committee and George Bain selected the novel blazers. The Junior Courtier which makes its appearance during Junior Week was edited this year by Martin L. Gill. Now, while we have a few moments to spare from the bustle of Junior Week, let’s take a little stroll around and see just who we know on Villanova’s athletic teams. The 1930 football team included the following Juniors: Edward Smokey Kobilis, captain-elect and star guard; “Oklahoma Tom” Edwards, a tackle so good his coach selected him for All-American honors; “Terrible Mike” Terry, who without any doubt played the best all-around football for Villanova last fall, and Mike is as good an end as any will find in the East; the other linemen who starred in the past season were: Joseph Dietz, “Bruno Conti, and Vic Delabrida. The work of Paul Beaudine, Buckey Hammond, George Gazella, Whitey Czcscik, and Jack McDermott in the backfield cannot be forgotten. Jim Finn, prominent Pre-Med, will be manager of the football team for the 1931 season and will be ably assisted by “Lou” Dart, Richmond's gift to Villanova. In the 1930-31 basketball campaign, Coach Doc” Jacobs was considerably aided by Captain-elect Joseph Whitey” Czescik, who was the high scorer on the club this year; Tom Edwards, who knew his business as a center, Bill Tracey and Jack Mc- Dermott. In the absence of Jack Donovan, Johnny Griffin acted as Manager in splendid fashion. Our “spike shoe artists who have played brilliantly through one of the most difficult schedules at Villanova were: George Gazella, the third sacker who aided Coach McGechan in adding victories with his lusty clouts; Smokey” Kobilis, who villanova college mi S5S3R2!RZ51 £latsi.5S. Two hundred forty five F lignin MB—— ■ m— ■ ■ M ■ ■ k t U .......... pitched baseball when he wanted to; “White ” Czescik, the finest second baseman that Villanova has had in many years; Mike Terry, who would have broken up many a game if but a chance was given him; Jack McDermott, was a star outfielder that will see much action next year; Bucky Hammond and Tom Edwards also played brilliant Now speaking of track Tunk Whalen, the Lost Creek long distance runner; Artie Rieger, Brooklyn Preps contribution to the Blue and White; Joseph Dietz, ui au ine, J. Salerno, and Bucky Hammond brought many victories for Coach Coates team. Golf was introduced to Villanova with the Class of 1931, but many victories were ma t possi e m t e past two years with the aid of such men as “Rochester Jerry”' I l d’ ,wh0Ahas s™wn Ns fighting spirit on many occasions, Johnny Byrnes, inn a cr, rtie Ziegler, and Lou Dart. Much can be expected of these boys next season. TnKnmr crJ 1 s’ ’1 Berman, the present holder of the College Tennis Championship; fi y CSan uarez Brothers, incorporated, from Cuba, have kept the Juniors c running and have helped to bring many victories to the 1931 net team. Bill captained the hockey team and is also a member of the tennis team. l }? conc uding this history of our class, it is altogether fitting and proper that we souM Pay T however adequate it must be, to the noble and whole- v S- ° avc unseNshly devoted their lives to the education of Catholic snirinial no' n t lc r willingness, their untiring efforts, their zeal for our We shall H f !° C uCtUa vel°Pment and their unswerving devotion to our welfare. Villanova f T gr?tf U to Augustinian Fathers and again we will leave mir Alma Mater ' ‘° ag“' in the « hope, .rue, loyal sons of vso OI Two hundred forty ’5IX Two hundred forty-teven AUUUI THE 1Q31 BKLJ.K AIR UlUl® ■ ■'■ -■■■■-—--------„ w ........... JUNIORS JOSEPH BARSIN Brooklyn Preparatory BENITO BENIGNO DeWitt Clinton High School New York City, N. Y. SOL BERMAN Central High School Philadelphia, Penna. DANIEL BUCKLEY Freeland High School Freeland, Penna. Arts Pre'Med Arts Arts j ti B£b| iO CT: ■■ ■:f«t X IDUAKQVA COIvI EGe Two hundred forty eight r —-r- -r F THE IQ31 BELI A1 R ILll llW Wl0r 1 ' - imtK......... JUNIORS CLEMENT BUSENKELL Roman Catholic High School Engineering Philadelphia, Penna. GORMAN T. BYRNE Roman Catholic High School Engineering Philadelphia, Penna. A. G. CAMPO South Philadelphia High School Prc-Mcd NICHOLAS J. CATTIE St. Joseph's Preparatory Engineering Philadelphia, Penna. I________■£ � Two hundred forty'nine ||o n ] irii ii n.min UNIO JOHN A. COLEMAN Engineering Jersey City, N. J. JAMES CONAHAN St. Leo's High School THOMAS E. COYNE Collegiate Preparatory New Haven, Conn. Business ROBERT S. CORRIGAN Lower Merion High School Busine.% Business vILL;VHQVA COT,I K(SE � Ti � T ir mra, r -▼ : .17. Tit-o hundred fifty B—XT' 7’- £7 W Tyw THE 1931 BELLE AIR JUNIORS LEONARD CROWE St. Mary's Institute Schenectady, N. Y. Business GEORGE J. CRUMBIE La Salle Preparatory Business Philadelphia, Penna. JOSEPH A. CZESCIK Stamford High School Stamford, Conn. Business DANIEL DALY Forty'Fort High School Forty'Fort, Penna. PreMed villahova college iriTiTinr-? T� fiwrii: r i Two hundred fifly-one |p[mi L[inplu7 THE 1031 BELLE AIR JUNIORS LOUIS DART Benedictine Preparatory Richmond, Va. EDWARD A. DERBY Lawrence High School Lawrence, Mass. LOUIS DeROSA Lincoln High School Jersey City, N. J. JOSEPH F. DIETZ Poughkeepsie High School Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Business Pre'Med Pre'Med Arts viIsakova college _________iriririw ffiriwiirfe «T 1 � T, £iw±JStL Two hundred fifty'two THE 1951 BELLE AIR HARRY A. DOUGHERTY West Catholic High School Business Philadelphia, Penna. HAROLD DRISCOLL St. James High School Lawrence, Mass. Business WILLIAM G. DRISCOLL Plymouth High School Engineering Plymouth, Penna. T. A. DWYER Ovcrbrook High School Ovcrbrook, Penna. Business mmnnnmninnnfioii ■ ?naauainnmnTi L:: iTiiiTiii[i[iTiTi .;s iniiTiiTi VILLAMOV 'I ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■Jiiyy i rA COL L EGE fWn n TOllI _ ______ —messis t4y4� T T T T'i« iT. � ' a Two hundred fifty-three THOMAS K. EDWARDS Tulsa High School Business Tulsa, Oklahoma JEREMIAH J. ENRIGHT West Catholic High School Philadelphia, Penna Business JAMES B. FINN, JR Altoona High School Altoona, Penna JAMES GARRITY Hanover High School Business Hanover, Pcnna vILLAKOVA COLLEGE Two hundred fifty-four -T ■ ■ ■ ••• •• • ■� ■ ■ ■■■ ■ � if'. iTiTlIiTtTITTTiTiTg $ iTlTlTlTiTi •i' A VILLAHOVA COLLEGE k v.: JOSEPH P. GAYNOR La Salle Preparatory Business Philadelphia, Pcnna. MARTIN L. GILL, JR. West Philadelphia High School Am JOHN J. GILTINAN Johnstown High School Business Johnstown, Penna. JOSEPH E. HAAGE Reading High School Engineering Reading, Pcnna. CYRIL F. KLUNK York High School Business York, Penna. FRITZ KOPP St. Mary’s High School Business « VILLAHOVA COLLEGE etnas BERNARD HEFFERNAN Malvern Prep Business Chester, Penna. JOHN J. KLETKOTKA Roman Catholic High School Engineering Philadelphia, Penna. Two hundred fifty six RALPH LANCIANO Roman Catholic High School Philadelphia, Penna. HENRY MANGANELLI Pre-Med. Brooklyn Preparatory Brooklyn, N. Y. PrcMcd. FRANCIS MARRAZZO Camden Catholic High School Camden, N. J. Engineering E. H. MASSUCCI Rochester High School Rochester, N. Y. Business M m My M id V villahova coi.i.kgk 1' Iff Two hundred fifty-seven Two hundred fifty-eight BERNARD McLAUGHLIN Malvern Preparatory Business Malvern, Penna ALBERT J. MEYER Engineering Benedictine Preparatory Richmond, Va F. V. MORGAN Brown Preparatory Philadelphia, Penna, PAUL H. MUELLER Business Mount Saint Mary's Preparatory Emmittsburg, Md. VI ULAN OVA COLLEGE Two hundred fifty-nine yjxyisyiSLJi WWW v www w W W THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR| SJiiSJy . uuuu U3pt? w X E3C U N 1 O R S CHARLES E. NEISSEN LaSalle Preparatory Business Philadelphia, Penna. WILLIAM PAPP Perth Amboy High School Perth Amboy, N. J. M. POWELL Northeast High School Philadelphia, Penna. Business Pre-Med. WILLIAM J. REILLY Mount Saint Mary's Preparatory Pre'Med. Emmittsburg, Md. Two hundred sixty sxss 11 ajmiii im i nffil - i —i I JOHN REITANO Roman Catholic High School Engineering Philadelphia, Penna. FRANCIS J. REMY Roman Catholic High School Engineering Philadelphia, Penna. ALEXANDER J. SAUNDERS PrcMed. MacKenzie Preparatory Monroe, N. Y. JAMES M. SHEA Catholic High School Arts Philadelphia, Penna. VILLAHOVA COIJvEGK p nnn Two hundred sixty-one yUUUUUt UUll THE 1951 BELLE nnimimnoll I UUUUUUl U N 1 O R S ROBERT E. SMITH Norwood High School Norwood, Penna. Arts VINCENT H. SMITH Edgewood High Schcx l Pittsburgh, Penna. Business GABRIEL J. STABILE Bayonne High School Arts Bayonne, N. J. MANUEL SUAREZ Belen College Engineering Havana, Cuba Two hundred sixtytwo Two hundred sixty• ROCCO VERDEROSA Engineering Stamford High School Stamford, Conn A. C. WAGNER Immaculate Conception Trenton, N. J JAMES J. WHALEN St. Joseph's High School Lost Creek, Penna JOHN J. WHALEN Business Tamaqua High School Tuscarora, Pcnna vILLAHOVA COLLEGE Two hundred sixty'four nmmiTi JUNIORS WILLIAM WHITE St. Joseph's Preparatory Business Lancaster, Penna. GERARD C. WINEHART West High School Business Rochester, N. Y. ARTHUR J. ZIEGLER Brooklyn Preparatory Brooklyn, N. Y. Business n.mmmmina Is on V ILL AX OVA COLLEGE Two hundred sixty-five WWW 7 -■ « fc ■■«irarpiv a L.J- t UUl'UUULUS |l'_lil_ THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR Blue Blazer Ball JOHN GILTINAN C iJirmd i |UE to the absence of the Tea Dansant from the program of Junior Week, the Blue Blazer Ball, already popular, was this year more popular than ever. This dance, always a great “drawing card during the festivities of Junior Week, was the center of attraction of the Mid-Week festivities this year and was better attended than ever. It was a charming May evening. The weather was delightfully warm and quite in keeping with the ® colorful sports attire of the dancers. The friendly blue sky with its myriads of twinkling eyes looked down upon a darkened campus that was the scene of great activity. Cars were streaming through the gates and were drawn as if by a magnet to the Gymnasium in Alumni Hall where glowing windows bespoke of massive decorations within A gay procession of laugh' ing couples lured by the enchanting music poured onto the floor where to be caught in a melody of rhythm and dancing. The dull commonplace walls of the gymnasium were hidden behind a colorful screen of blue and white streamers while more streamers arched their way across to the opposite walls forming another ceiling. Beneath this ceiling all was youth and merriment while above the dull gray walls lost themselves in the hovering darkness. ' everal lofty shaded lights hung from this colorful canopy and shed a rosy glow' upon the moving throng beneath. It was the Blue Blazer Ball and the time when that official garb of the Juniors comes nto its own. Blazers, of course, predominated among the attire of Villanova students. The Juniors were there “en masse garbed in the'new '32 garments. The Seniors, already initiated into the rites of the Blazer wore their '31 garments with tie suave air o experience and sophistication. The sports attire worn so gracefully by the glorious representation of femininity that was present was as varied in color and design as could be imagined. The ViUanovans were enthroned in the middle of the floor. From their musical throne they sent their rhythmical messages to all parts of the dance floor bidding all () come an wors ip at t e shrine of Terpsichore. No further invitation was needed of silky stTeamere h b501116 COUpl°S made merry bencath the softly swaying ceiling kann!°°n’ !ikC 3,1 i0tiheu 8 X)d th,ingS’ the eveninS was over and “homeward the happy couples wended their way, leaving the Ball to mem'ries and to dreams. VILLANQVA COIvlvEGE ggKVr Tt T«kTSTSTf ;Tu Hf Two hundred sixty'Six Dad's Day TO THE Class of 1932 will go the credit of making possible the first official “Dads Day” at Villanova. It was held on May the third and ushered in the paramount social function of the year. In the years previous to the Class of 1930, a week following the Easter vacation was selected for this momentous Junior week. But the Class of 1930, the active and the best organized class Villanova has had in the past twenty years, deemed it advisable to postpone Junior week until the early part of May in order to offset the inclement weather which usually prevails during the early month of April. The Class of Nineteen Thirty set a very fine example because the classes following james conahan also adopted the same plans and found continual pleas- Outrun ant weather during Junior week in which to enjoy themselves. The class of Nineteen Thirty-two had marvelous weather throughout the week—real Junior week atmosphere. The first official “Dads Day opened in a splendid fashion. Juniors escorted by their elders were seen gayly strolling along the flower-fringed paths of our beautiful campus, attired in their blue blazers and newly acquired canes. The time had come when the Class of 1932 was destined to occupy the pinnacle of popularity on the campus at Villanova. As has all other joyous festivities become a part of Villanova—so we expect this day to always remain in the program of coming Junior Weeks. It is interesting to learn that “Dad‘s Day” this year was the opening day of Junior Week. The spiritual obligations and welfare of the student body were mani- fested by opening with a solemn High Mass. Immediately following the Mass, the Juniors were invested in blazers and canes, significant of their social status. After having breakfast all the classes of the College met in front of Mendel Hall and aided the Juniors to auspiciously open Junior Week by parading the campus. The morning exercises terminated in the raising of the Stars and Stripes. In the afternoon of the opening day, the Juniors escorted their ciders to the Stadium where either track meet or an interesting baseball game was seen. The managers of the various athletic teams on the campus aided the Juniors in opening the week by scheduling many home games. The Juniors showed their appreciation for the services of the managers by attending the sport events. The evening of May third was well spent at a closed banquet which the Juniors had prepared for their fathers. At the dinner, music was rendered by Vine Marra and his Royal Collegians and many speakers of note entertained the attendants for the evening. To Mr. James Conahan, an active member of his class and also in other organiza- tions about the campus, is given the credit of making possible “Dad's Day at Villanova. The student body and the Junior class take the Belle Air as the medium through which they wish to thank Mr. Conahan for his splendid work of making this day a memorable one. We will cherish and hold sacred each and every happiness of Junior week— and will never forget the first official Dad s Day at Villanova. iTnnnTi v 1LLAHQ Yl VILLANOVA COIylvEGE as TU’O hundred sixty-seven THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR (I UUUUULQUUUUI 3320 JUNIOR JOLLITIES i',,.,., ■ Junior Week NICHOLAS CATTIE Chairman IN KEEPING with an age ol«J tradition here at Villanova, the class of 32 held their Junior Week from the fourth to the ninth of May. They couiU not have improved upon this time, either climatically or socially. Let it he said that the class did its duty well, where pleasure seemed the whole of duty. Monday started the week. The day was dedicated to Fathers and was called “Father's Day. Many members of the class had their Seniors at their sides during the ceremonies of the day. The class parade was held and the turnout was exceptional. Following this came the planting of the ivy which scene will ah ways live in the memory of those who attended. The Juniors as a class were dressed in the customary Blue and White Blazers. Each sported a cane as countless other classes have done. The band was out and led the parade. Tuesday was the second day of this week of festivities. Several events were run off, all of which simply led to the annual Tea Dance held in the gym late in the afternoon. Here the Juniors sipped tea and danced to the accompaniment of the college orchestra. It was the opening social function of the week and the committee on decorations turned the gym into a hall worthy of any college event. Wednesday was a quiet day until the Blue Blazer Ball got under way. The gym again was the scene of activity and rarely have those old walls witnessed a sight equal to that. Every Junior was dressed in his newly acquired blazer. The sport attire of the women was for the most part white and the combination of blue and white seemed only to highten the effect of the colored streamers that adorned the walls. This was the one class function that consisted mostly of Juniors. Thursday was a day of sports, with track teams from all the classes and dorms entering into the spirit of the occassion and giving an exhibition of speed to thrill the stands which were packed. That night the finals of the inter-frat boxing bouts were staged before another large crowd at the stadium. Friday was the day of the Junior Prom. To say no more would be to say enough but as this year's prom seemed to eclipse all that have gone before a few words must be said. Perhaps we enjoyed it and the memory of it to such a great extent because it is still fresh in our memories. It was a night of nights, the hall, the music and the partners were perfect. A perfect setting in a riot of color. At three in the morning the last waltz came to a close and the dancers departed. Saturday was the final day. The Farewell Dance was held and was well attended by the Juniors and Seniors. It was the last function of the class as Juniors. The spirit was not as high as during the other nights of the week but this melancholy was due to the fact that the dance was one of farewell. Farewell to the greatest week of their lives and a fitting close to what well might be the most joyous year of their life. nnnn nnnnnnnn I r-fl, r r«T� villanova college 6EIEeiririwi!i!:r:r:S Two hundred sixty-nine miTMms J) ig WJ W W W W W WW1 THE 1951 BELLE AIR JOSEPH DIETZ Chairman Junior Prom TO THE rest of the world it was just a night in May. To the Juniors it was the one night of the year. To all who attended the prom it was a night of nights. To find so much laughter and joy in one room in one night seemed beyond belief. Nevertheless it is the truth. Descriptions of dances and proms are much alike. To do honor to the prom of the class of ’32 would require the use of volumes of paper and the pen of a genius. All that has been said before with countless added legions of words would not be sufficient to convey even a brief idea of the glamor and brilliancy of the scene. Festivities opened at ten and the crowd began to drift in about ten-thirty. From then till after two, history was in the making. The history of a class that gloriously carried out one of Villanova's oldest traditions. The. orchestra was the finished product of years of experience and each member of that band played above himself that night. There didn't seem to be a chord that wasn't pressed into service. There wasn't a light in the ballroom that didn't play “hide and seek with the dancers. There wasn't a nook or corner that didn't have its romantic moment. Not a gown on the floor but shone in the soft glare of reflected lights. Immaculate tuxs that formed a scintillating back- ground for the Paris creations of the fair sex. Lips that smiled in the ecstasy of revelous joy. Eyes that laughed with never a thought of the morrow. Perfection within perfection. Nothing was lacking to complete the scene. The committee that made this prom the success that it was deserves an enormous amount of credit. Working upon it for the entire year, they spent many hours in doubt and indecision but when all was said and done their performance was well worth the labor of a year. Too much credit cannot be given to Joseph Dietz, the chairman. His executive ability was the driving force that kept all the members on their toes through the long winter months when visions of the prom were merely visions. His insight was responsible for the excellent timing of details. From the time the dancers entered the ballroom until they left, there was nothing to bother or annoy them. The ballroom was the Penn A. C., where the proms of the past several years have been held. It is the ballroom most suited for the dance and its equal could not be found in the city. The decorations were in blue and white in tribute to Villanova. The boxes were the height of comfort. Praise must be given to the electricians who arranged the lights. While there was plenty of light, there was by no means an over quantity and where one wished restfulness there were the large chairs in secluded spots. The lunch served above the dance floor was an innovation and probably the most enjoyable surprise of the evening. Instead of VILLANOVA COLLEGE rm fi m Two hundred seventy ■HT IMiriTaiWlTllTircffi! W 51 BKLLKAIlt being forced to leave the building to snatch that essential midnight tidbit, it was only necessary to step upstairs. The orchestra richly earned its paragraph of praise. Paul Graham and his players were a find. Different from the usual run of orchestras in both music and novelties. From the opening number that drew most of the dancers to their feet to the final note that sounded as the clock struck two, there was never a dull moment. The favors were an instant success. The ladies declared that the purses were just the needed thing. No regret was felt as the favor compared favorably with any given in past years. With the college seal in blue and gold on the exterior and the class numerals, they were reminders of a pleasant evening that will live long after the date has been forgotten. All in all it was a prom worthy of the efforts of the class that certainly did its share to make the week a six-day period of joy. Congratulations to all the committee members and everyone who helped the prom to the heights it attained. Congratulations to the students and their friends who attended it. May the coming year find the same class sponsoring a dance that will become a greater success, if such a thing is possible. . . . Thomas Edwards William McCourt William Driscoll John Sykes Harry Singley JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE Joseph Dietz, Chairman Joseph Barsin Francis McDermott Edward Derby George Bain William Reilly Harry Dougherty Martin Gill Vincent Bagnald William Riehman r; r- fcH T- ¥ M J irf M M d d M d d VILDAKOVA COI.DECiK Two hundred seventy'onc VJS rras JU‘ THK 1951 Bh'LEE AIll Sophomore Class History T WAS in the Fall of 1929 that we, the class of 1933, first beheld the towering spires of Villanova. As we walked boldly up the paths to Mendel Hall we were thrilled by the exquisite beauty of the campus and awed by the austerity of the grey stone buildings. Nor was our boldness daunted by the foreboding sign, Frosh Beware!”. Little did we realize the significant warning offered in those two words. It was not until we found ourselves thrust helplessly before a severe appearing group of individuals called the Vigilance Committee that we became aware that we were merely Greenhorn Frosh,” and as such, were subject to obey every wish or command of upperclassmen. Thus, pre- sented with black dink and tie, white socks and yellow tag to denote our lowly rank, we were thrown to the FRANK SMITH c . Prendent mercy of these tyrants. For days we carried their trunks, their books, their mail. Ever-threatened with the varsity “V” haircut and the punishment of the Vigilance Tribunal, we dared not disobey our masters. Thus it was we constantly amused them with the “hobble gobble” and “golly woggle.” But the Class of '32 was not satisfied with this submissive acquiescence. They desired to see us suffer more pain and humiliation. So it was that the Vigilance Committee planned for us our initiation into the ancient order of Hobble Gobble—the final climax to our enslaved career as lowly Frosh. It was on the eighth of the cool month of October that we assembled at the rear of the dining room attired in a motley display of evening clothes.” Will we ever forget that rope we clung to so desperately, and the ordeal we were subject to in the gymnasium? The considerate Sophs paddled us, painted us, doped us and finally smeered our manly bosoms with soft, oozy molasses and downy feathers. But the evening was yet young, and feeling that we had not “seen things,” we were taken for a walk to the metropolis of Bryn Mawr. After a somewhat impromptu vaudeville to amuse the citizenry, we were told to scatter. Nuf sed! Time wore on, and we soon found Christmas vacation, mid-year and regs” a thing of the past. Therefore we elected on February 13th, our first group of officers with Francis B. Smith as president, Robert Rosen as vice-president, James McGuinn as secretary and Vincent Marra as treasurer. It was under the direction of this able body of men that plans were made for our first social venture, the Freshman Hop. Mr. Ara A. Camberc was designated as chairman of the Dance Committee, and he was assisted by an efficient group of associates in making every preparation necessary. The Hop was held on the evening of May 23, in the main ballroom of the Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia. Jim Kettrick and his eleven melodious Villanovans played from nine until two. Without exception it was undoubtedly the best Fresh- man Hop ever held by Villanova students. Summer vacation passed very swiftly and September saw the Class of 1933 return to Villanova, this time in the role of Sophomores. The Vigilance Committee which had been appointed during the holidays was headed by John P. Murnane, and had the incoming Frosh well under control and ready for work when we arrived. . Y rv ■rTwT'.Yf T a ivivEGE PnVSTnVSs Two hundred seventy'!our VILLAHOVA COLLEGE r—.. Then too, vve are proud to attribute this year’s hockey club to the initiative of one of our leaders, Robert Rothert. With the aid of the Sophomores “Al Trotsky, ’‘Lefty’’ Shorthall, Jim Keough, Matty” Matera, Jack Faughnan, and Popcyc” Kennedy, the team played through a difficult season, rolling up six goals against Princeton of which we are justly proud. Immediately following this came the basket' ball schedule, with the versatile Sophs again in the spotlight. Such men as Weston, Herrity, La Corte, Smith and Zuhoski were a real threat to our court opponents. But we are especially boastful, and justly so, of our splendid representation on the baseball diamond this spring. With almost an entire Sophomore team, the club played one of the most difficult schedules ever arranged, meeting with surprising success. In the catcher’s box we had Squire” Lynch, at first base, Arthur Shortali, and Steve Fecho, and Harry Geisler at shortstop. Brice, King, Reitz and Smith were the pitching staff. And in the outfield were Bill Crowley and Jim Keough. It is very evident that the burden fell upon the Sophomore class for this sport, and they deserve much praise for such a splendid season. With the advent of the track season we find Joe Fox, Warren Brown, Tom Flaherty, Joe Hahn, Bill O'Brien and Ed Donohue running away with the honors for the Class of '33. In fact, in every extracurricular activity we find the Sophomores playing prominent parts. As the second year of our collegiate career drew to a close we made preparations for our second social function, the Sophomore Cotillion. With Robert Rother as chairman of a most competent committee the task of arranging for this affair was soon completed. So it was on the evening of April 17, that the Villanovans, this time under the direction of our own Vince Marra, entertained the dancing couples in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom of the Elk's Hotel in Philadelphia. A complete success and a wonderful evening of entertainment. We feel that this class of ours in undoubtedly one of the finest and most ambitious that has ever entered Villanova. We have made a name for ourselves in every field of endeavor and have the highest hopes for next year. George L. Farnsworth, Class Historian. Two hundred seventy five THE l j31 BELLE AIR MB ' Si1 yi-y � =;1 5L - ■: Tug'O'War A ND then came the day in our Freshman year for the annual tug'O'war with the Sophomores. We were to be given an opportunity at last to meet these men in an evenly matched battle. Would we be able to win and pull them across the lake? Our hopes ran high in expectation of the event. A cold day in December was selected as the time and the Villanova College pond was to be the scene of the Hattie. Already, old man winter had coated the lake with a thin sheet of ice as if he too wished to add to the discomfort of the losing contestants. So exciting was the affair to be that cameramen deemed it worthwhile to be present to take movies of it to show to the public in the theatres. It was our desire to have this one terminate in a tragedy for the Sophomores. Immediately after the noonday meal the students assembled at the pond. A long, sturdy rope was secured and stretched across the water. A team of thirty was to represent both classes and those possessed of the finest physical prowess were picked to make up this number. Finally everyone took their positions on opposite sides of the lake and awaited anxiously for the starting signal to be given. It is given! The rope grows taut as both sides strain. Now one side gains a trifle and then the other, but finally our hopes for victory begin to fade as we see the Freshmen being slowly pulled toward the water. Those footholds which were the greatest support of muscle begin to slide and already one of the team is in the icy water. Now another one has touched the pond and now the whole Freshman team is floundering in the waters of the lake. The Sophomores had won. We return to our rooms a drenched and sorry lot of Frosh with just another defeat at the hands of the organized body as against our disorganization. It was an event which now comes to our minds as Seniors and which will remain as one of the fondest memories of that first year at college. c- Two hundred scvcnty'Six THE 1951 BELLE AIR ¥H S fc-I- Sophomore Cotillion ROBERT ROTHERT Chairman TJ NJOYING an already famous reputation for their JL fascinating Freshman Hop held last year at the Benjamin Franklin, the class of thirty-three entertained even more ambitious plans for this season. Their dance last year as Freshmen was a decided success. Everyone acclaimed it as the most delightful dance of its type they had ever attended. Consequently the members of the class took extra pains to make their dance in this their Sophomore year a worthy successor to their Freshman triumph. The first consideration was the location, so much depended upon it. A care- ful consideration of the available locations in the city finally narrowed itself down to the beautiful Crystal Ballroom of the Elks Club. This magnificent room is noted both for its spacious floor and its striking decora' tions. To these already complete decorations several tanners indicative of a collegiate atmosphere were added furnishing as it were the last touch of perfection to this already perfect setting. A deluxe edition of the Villanovans, who during the winter season had secured quite a name for themselves by their brilliant playing at the preceeding college dances was secured to furnish the music for the affair, and all was in readiness. The night picked was April 17th. Lent was scarcely a week past and the vacation was scarcely a week over. The dance was held at the psychological moment and there was hardly a student that didn't want to go. Quite early in the evening the couples started to come in as if they didn't want to miss any of the delightful evening in store for them. Of course there was the fashionable few who arrived late, but by ten o'clock the immense floor was crowded. What a treat was in store for them! Not being content with the usual features of a dance the energetic Sophomores had an extra added attraction in the person of Wally Vernon, versatile Master of Ceremonies at the Tower Theatre at 69th Street. Throughout the evening this talented fun-maker kept the dancers in a constant galaxy of laughter with his amusing songs and stories. On and on sped the fleeting hours and on and on. dance after dance, sped the night, till two o'clock and the familiar strains of “College Days, told us that the dance was over. The men who made the Cotillion the memorable success that it was were headed by a very efficient chairman, Mr. Robert Rothert of the School of Commerce and Finance. Those who aided Mr. Rothert were Messrs. Frank Abbot, Thomas Sullivan, Donald LaFond, James McGuinn, Harry Richmond, Stephen Fcrko, William Christy, Frank McDcvitt, Steven Duhamel, and George Hughes. The Sophomores' dance is over and all we were able to say was, “What will next year's Junior Prom be like if this is an example of what the Class of '33 can do in the way of dances? Truly it was a remarkable dance and will live long in our memories. Two huyidred seventy'right Vigilance Committee i powerful factor at Villanova. 'RADITION is a • Our fathers before us had their customs and in their shoes have we endeavored to follow. In keeping with this spirit the sophomores organized their Vigi- lance Committee to deal with the incoming Frosh. It was a committee headed by John P. Murnanc and would have done honor to any class. On the opening day signs were placed about the campus where each and every freshman could not help but see them, stating in a by no means uncertain manner that the days for the class of 4 were num- bered and warning them to prepare for the worst. And those freshmen surely did receive some terrible treatment a few weeks later. The committee bore white hats with an age-old skull and cross bones neatly attached to the front. With stern faces they set the freshies through the opening paces. Dinks, ties, socks and name cards were given to each freshman. Later numerous haircuts were donated to the unruly members. The initiation followed and that was one of the outstanding events of the year. The tug o’ war was another and the flour fight still another. Until Christmas the class of ’34 toed the line until they were proven sons of the Blue and White May the classes that follow continue in the good work so nobly carried on by the sophomores. This being the case we have no fear for the sacred traditions of Villanova. JOHN MURNANE Cfairnwi —V ________ V - - - jt_M M « d If d d ii d' , vnru- J a -J ir „ vlM °yA coi,i,KftK Two hundred seventy-nine ■ Freshman Class Flistory —V k — %—’■ — IN SEPTEMBER we trouped in, ready to take up our tasks in the Halls of Learning. We were three hundred and eighty strong, and imbued with the easy nonchalance and sophistication with which the impor- tance of our High School commencement had endowed But we soon found out that the path of learning us. JAMES OT.ONNELL Prtixdtnt is not only an arduous one to travel but that it is an extremely difficult path to get upon. However, the Sophomores came to our assistance and under their Sparton guidance we were soon made acquainted with our utter insignificance in the college scheme of things. As soon as we stepped upon the Campus Green certain eagle-eyed gentlemen wearing blue and white caps descended upon us. We were herded together like sheep for the slaughter; dollar dinks were smacked on our heads and expansive yellow tags proclaiming to all that wc were Freshmen were pinned on our bosoms. Having been catalogued and labeled, the plumage of our dignity was systematically plucked and shorn until nothing remained of it. Entrance to the sacred circle of scholarship proved a tortuous and to us poor neophytes terrifying experience. We were forced to climb, or try to climb, a greased pole, while the Sophomores belabored our posteriors with bags of flour. However, we managed to make the pole climbing festival as difficult for our Sophomore mentors as they made it for us; some of our more daring and enterprising Frosh purloined the odious pole in two brilliant night raids. But it seemed the devil was on the side of the Sophomores. The heroism of the pole stealers availed us nothing. Then, by way of baptism of scholarship wc were tugged and dragged, clinging to a rope, through the sweet crystal waters of the college pond. But the last and greatest series of indignities to which we were subjected t(x k place on that memorable initiation night. It was a formal affair and so the Sophomores ordered us out in evening clothes, pajamas of course. We were paddled posteriorly by the Sophomore strong arm squad; iodine was smeared over our faces, castor oil, oysters and other delicacies were forced down our throats. Then we were given a luxurious coat of downy feathers and molasses and marched in triumph down to the startled village of Bryn Mawr. There, to the cheers of the multitude, those of us who are talented were given an opportunity to sing, talk, dance, orate or fight. After the terrifying ceremonies of initiation were gone through, we were formally recognized by the august and mighty Sophomores as fit candidates for the climb to Parnassus. Our elections were held shortly after the Mid-Term exams. The elections were unique in many respects. For the first time in several years an Arts man was elected to the Presidency in spite of the superiority in numbers of the Science, Engineering and Business schools. Politics, shrewdly and brilliantly played, won the election for the A.B. s. Jim O Connell was swept in as President by a majority vote. When the smoke and dust of the election conflict cleared away, the class offices were filled as d d d-d d t iiannnpr-r M ViiXANOVA COI.IvEGR f Two hundred eighty-two follows: James O’Connell, President; Thomas Scanlon, Vice-President; William McGraw, Treasurer; Charles McGee, Secretary. The high light of our social activities centered around the gala Freshman Hop. We held it on May 22nd, in the beautiful ballroom of the Hotel Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. A great crowd danced to the music of two orchestras. Thanks to the unceasing efforts of Mr. Harold Hurley, the chairman of the Dance Committee and his hard working committeemen the dance was declared an unqualified success socially and financially. It was an occasion which we shall long remember and talk about. We had often been told, during the course of our school year, that the Freshman Hop for some reason had always been the real outstanding event of the school year, surpassing in interest even the Junior Prom. With the memory of our great dance still in our minds, we are inclined to believe now that this is true, and we think we can sec the reason for it, too. Our dance was the last dance of any importance in the school year and it was generously patronized by the Seniors, who saw in the affair an opportunity to call back the memories of their own Freshman year, and to take active part in a real under-graduate affair where they could forget for a moment that they were Seniors soon to face the cares of the world. Our dance was well patronized by all the upper classes, because coming as it does at the heel of the year, our soiree, while strictly a Freshman affair, takes on the character of a general school reunion and get-together affair. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the upper classmen, especially the Seniors, for their keen interest, as evidenced, by their patronage, because it gave us the opportunity to show- our hospitality and interest toward them who have successfully completed the journey which lies before us. We wound up the year in a whirlwind week of recapitulation and examinations Then with the fond memories of our Freshman year behind us we took our departure from the Campus anxiously looking forward to that time not far distant when we shall all meet again as Sophomores. J. B. Halley, Class Historian. K- VILLANOVA COLLEGE ■ Two hundred eightythree mE wmiMBgm .‘ggawirawfc dingift VILLAHOVA COIvIvEGE vA ■•£• yy - s y r v .r 4. 2,' . OUtf THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR JJUll A;: _ • . • .� . .1 The Freshman Flop JOHN HURLEY Chalrnum OUR social activities came to a glorious climax with the gala Freshman Hop which was held on the 22nd of May in the grand ballroom of the Hotel Penn- sylvania in Philadelphia. On that memorable night it could be easily seen that the members of the Dance Committee had not worked in vain for so many weeks to make the hop a success. The ballroom was taste' fully decorated in a happy spring motive, to give color and identity to the surroundings. Numerous VILLA' NOVA '34 banners were hung in strategic positions around the hall. The soul-stirring music which was a feature of the occasion was furnished by Vince Marra's Villanovans, augmented for the evening, by several snappy synco- pators from other well-known orchestras. It must be said to their credit that the Villanovans outdid them- selves. They played as they never have before and the applause which they repeatedly drew from the happy dancers must have been indeed gratifying both to the musicians themselves and their hard working director. We have never seen a better crowd than we had at that dance. It was large enough to make the dance an unqualified financial success, and yet not so large as to make dancing uncomfortable nor the management of the throng unweildy. It seemed that everyone knew everybody else, and those few who were not so well acquainted were soon made to feel as though they were at some big family gathering where no one was a stranger. Although the night rang with fun and laughter, we are proud and happy to say that there was a conspicuous absence of any of that roughness or horseplay which Freshmen are supposed to indulge in at times. The memory of that night will long survive in those who witnessed and took part in the affair. Years from now when the Class of '34 comes together in happy reunions, we venture to say that the memories of the Freshman Hop will furnish a never ending topic of conversation and reminiscence. The terrors of the initiation were well worth enduring for the glory that was ours on the night of the brilliant soiree. All honor and praise for the unqualified success of the dance is due Harold Hurley, who officiated as chairman of the committee. He was assisted in his work by a hard working enthusiastic committee made up of the following members: William Cavanaugh, Patrick Burns, Ray Barrata, Joseph McEvoy, John McCarthy, William McDonald, Joseph McGuinn, Leo Reuland, William Rorke, Jr., Charles Reinhart, Bert Schwartz, Charles Tohmann, Wilfred Theriault, and Arthur Wymann. To the unremitting efforts of this committee the Freshman class owes its thanks for the way in which they put the affair over. Two hundred eighty four ■ The corporal lithness. and the strength of gallant yout TVKI 'UUl THE 1Q51 BELLE AIRj Council on Athletics IN THE past decade Villancva has risen from the unknown to the known. No longer an unknown quantity, but a rival for the best, feared in all forms of endeavor, honored where sportsmen gather. Front page material for every paper in the country. The talk of all where teams are the topic for discussion. And for this rise from obscurity the Athletic Council is directly responsible. Organized years ago, it has been within the past ten years that it actively began work. The forming of greater baseball schedules, the organizing of major football teams and the acquiring of nationally known coaches are a small part of the work accomplished by this sport governing body. When the Army went down to defeat before the Blue and White in '15 it was a surprise, but should the same feat be accomplished today, little surprise would be attached to it. Villanova teams are winning teams. And above all, they are fighting teams. Their fighting until the last whistle is the factor that makes them the fillers of stadiums. And this again is due to the Council. The work of this group of men is not confined to the halls of the Academy, where it has its offices, but it has relations with every paper in the East. We hear little about it on the campus, but we read of their results every morning in the paper. The stadium we now boast is one consequence of the Council. Without this group of men there would never have been a stadium. The football team and the other teams would not be known as they are today. Efforts are not in vain. The Council’s rewards are in the knowledge that the work has been well done. The Belle Air congratulates the management of the Athletic Council on its success. THE COUNCIL ON ATHLETICS Graduate Manager of Athletics Charles A. McGeehan Athletic Treasurer Rev. John H. Crawford, O.S.A. Harry A. Stuhldreher Harry Coates Georce Jacobs Edward Hunsinger Robert Reagan Assistant Graduate Manager of Athletics Alexander G. Severance p3B_________ j—m m «� raiMyrna wj p n n n n n nn rsannnnn villanova college 4 d a c- n .rsrxvnr i •wi'imnmnm,-T iisi.,1.7? Two hundred eighty eight Villanova Wearers of the Varsity “V” Blaney (Manager) Kobilis (Captain-elect) Boucher Bradley Brice Blaney Brice Czescik Dragone Eschmann Czescik (Captain Edwards Harkins Beaudine Brown Casey Corrigan DiNieolantonio FOOTBALL •te Gardner, Captai n Donahue McGann Donovan McLaughlin Edwards Morgan Geisler Peterson Reitz Smith Prokop (Manager) 'raccy eston Donovan (Manager) Pcllicane Salerno Vclehrasky Zcigler Rannazzisi (Manager) m m I a__ iv gHginnnr THE 1951 BKLEE AI Goodreau Memorial Committee B if; 1 MARTIN A. ORBACH Chairman ' N THE fall of 1927, when we entered as Freshmen, there came with us a son of New England. His name was Goodreau, hut we called him “Leo. All through the year he traveled with us, sat with us in class, prayed with us in chapel, played with us upon the campus as the year drifted to a close. The summer passed and again September. It was the year of our undefeated football team. “Leo was a quarterback and was out for the team. Things went well until one day in practice he was injured. A few days later he died. Died for Villanova, for us. He died as he lived, smiling. There was little or nothing that we could do. He had laid down his all for the Blue and White. Such heroism is seldom seen in any walk of life. We were panic stricken as it was a distinct shock to us as we thought him on the road to recovery. The next morning there was a Mass for him and between two solid rows of the friends he had known they bore his body on its last trip home. The hearse drove down the road and it was over. “Leo had passed. It wasn't easy to pass over or forget this sad occurrence. You can't forget a friend in the short space of days or weeks or years. Gloom hung over the campus that even the football team he had served could not dispell even after winning game after game. It was altogether fitting and proper that we should show our appreciation of the price he had paid in some form or other. A memorial was proposed and was acted upon. The Pi Omega Phi, the fraternity that boasted of Leo as a member, started the movement by forming a committee for the erection of a memorial befitting the memory of our classmate. Before being finally completed it covered two years. The committee after several meetings decided that a tablet at the main entrance to the stadium was the best mark that we could leave. The collection for funds was started and the request was met with returns much beyond the expectations of the committeemen. The necessary amount being collected a design was sought. This was the work of months and many famous sculptors offered designs. The work dragged through the summer and into the fall of our Junior year. A design was finally decided upon and it was found to be too late in the season to cast the tablet and erect it. Work was therefore suspended until the spring. The class while making plans for Junior Week decided to include the unveiling of the tablet. Accordingly, it was cast and erected and covered. Junior Week came around and on the afternoon of the first day the students gathered at the mam entrance to again pay tribute to a true son of Villanova. The day was hot but didn't in any way detract from the crowd. The faculty and the coaching staff were on hand. Mr. William Bradley, the class president, was the Master of Cere' monies. The chairman of the committee was the first speaker and then in the name ff VII.LAHQVA COLI EGE rnTlTigg Two hundred ninety WMX3C 0' azwwzr of Villanova, Father O'Leary accepted the work of art. The tablet was of bronze with the figure of a football player in action. On the base were the words: IN MEMORIAM Leo Francis Goodreau (1909'1928) Scholar, Athlete, Gentleman To One Who Gave His Life for Villanova G llece Dedicated by His Affectionate Classmates It was our last tribute to Leo. The coaching staff took turns at short speeches. A few flowers were left upon it and we left. Today it stands in the same place in order that all who enter may pause and pay their respect to one who never hesitated to pay homage to his Alma Mater. Those who know the history of the place will bow their head and murmur a short prayer. Those who knew him will perhaps turn their memories hack to other days upon the campus and those who never knew him will stop at sight of a monument to the highest sort of loyalty. It would be an injustice to close without mentioning the fine work of the committee which included Martin A. Orbach, as chairman, Thomas Garrett, John Kilcourse, Edward Mueller, Leon Costa, David Cartcnuto, Roger O'Donnel, William Dincen, Carl Lechner, Robert Nagel, Howard Garrity, Donald Giidea, and George Connor. villanova collegf. Two hundred ninety-one In the years when you glance back over these pages, remember that autumn day, the open doors of the church, the body coming slowly out and the solid, silent lines of students with bowed heads and let none be too proud to say a short Avc Maria for the soul of him who died building the greatness of Villanova. ■ ALMA MATER By Alfred Dlbin and Joseph Burke Villanova College Anthem When the twilight shadows gather Out upon the campus green. When the blue and purple night Comes stealing on the scene. Loyal sons of Villanova. Sing a hymn of praise To our dear old ALMA MATER. And our college days. Villanova, Villanova. When we leave your sheltering walls We shall leave an echo ringing Thro' your treasured halls; We will leave an echo ringing In the silent night. While our memories are singing Of the Blue and White. When the last big game is over. When the last roll call is heard. When the oldest pedagogue Has had his final word. We shall come to ALMA MATER In our dreams again. With a prayer for Villanova And a sweet amen. kJl VILLAHOVA COIvlyEGE iHTiTiTir:r:r am CLETE GARDNER Football Captain MmSO- wwR� MiM S%sTrmt� t= THE 1951 w w w BELLE AIR zysjvtsyjF y± yxy. rowizw ■ ■■■■!■ ■■ Football | NJURIES- L dislocated HARRY STUHLDREHER Head Football Coach practice scrimmage, a great team went to complete a nine'game schedule with only one tie on the wrong side of the ledger. A scoreless stalemate with Temple in the first game ever played between the Owls and the Wildcats was all that stopped Villanova from being holder of an undefeated, untied record and sole claimants to the mythical title of Eastern champions. 1928 was the first year members of the class of '31 were eligible for varsity duty, and Dixie Sheehan and Fred Donovan were regulars on the line, while Tommy Morgan directed his backficld raiders from his post at quarterback. Sophomores who were substitutes but who saw plenty of action during the victories over Gettysburg, Bucknell, Catholic U., Grove City and Davis-Elkins (conquerors of the Navy) included Kelly, Boucher, Harkins, Mc- Carthy, McLaughlin, Highfield, Gardner and McGann. — broken legs, fractured noses, dislocated shoulders—and a hard schedule —the champions of the Far West, the “wonder team from the South, a flock of natural rivals in the East—but still the Wild- cat could not be tamed. “Promising was the best that could be said of prospects when Coach Harry Stuhl- dreher called his 1930 squad together for the first time last September. A long, grinding schedule of ten games had been arranged by Graduate Manager McGeehan and few were the optimists on the campus who could see repetitions of the great seasons of '27, '28, and '29, when we were under classmen. In 1927, a wcll-earned victory over Boston College was enough to make the season sue- cessful, and a defeat received from the Bisons of Bucknell was the only blot on the year’s record. The following season, after Leo G xxlreau, our classmate, had been fatally injured in a forth ED HUNSINOER Amitant Football Coith villanova college H c- Two hundred ninety-four ROBERT REAGAN Amturti Football Cojth As Juniors the following fall, these men, with Milne and Bradley, were important fac- tors in the success of the eleven which lost to Bucknell and Davis-Elkins, hut which won noteworthy victories over Temple, Duke, Oglethorpe, North Carolina State, Lebanon Valley, Catholic U. and Loyola, and which was tied by Boston College by virtue of a last-minute forward pass, never to be for- gotten by those who made the 500-mile jaunt to the City of Cod and Culture. But with the great backficld from the class of '50 graduated, the outlook was not partic- ularly bright for Coach Stuhldreher last September. Gone, too, were three of his regular linemen, including Jim Milne, who withdrew from college. The great majority of members of his squad were Sophomores, getting their first taste of collegiate football. Ability they possessed, yes, and fighters they were, but lack of experience was a serious drawback. Injuries, however, were the dark cloud on the horizon of Villanova football all year. Beginning with the Gettysburg game, every succeeding contest saw a Wildcat star carried from the field of battle. Morgan, Garret, Highfield. Witkowski, Gcisler, McGann, Casey, Kobilis, Reilly, Deliabrida- just a few of the Felines who received painful injuries, most of them serious enough to keep the boys out of action during impor- tant games. And then the schedule — authorities of great and little renown were in accord that Villanova s 1950 schedule was as difficult as that of any school in the East. It began with Lebanon Valley, and then came Gettysburg, always a tough Villanova foe and this year unbeatable during the early part of the season. Following in order were New York University, now a fixture among the great teams of the country, Boston Col- lege, ever at its best against a Wildcat eleven, and Temple, still striving for its first win over its natural rival. Those were the first five. Then there was Duke, the South's surprise, victors over Navy, Virginia, and a host of other good teams. Next came Bucknell, and following the Bisons was Oglethorpe, another Southern opponent. n% ■ JOHN BLANEY m d d MUM VI LI mw .1.1 mm JWiiTE � T � � Y NOVA COIvIvEGE Two hundred ninety five The Felines faced Georgetown the follow- ing week, just when the Hilltoppers had reached their peak, and the season was closed with Washington State, undefeated cham- pions of the Pacific Coast Conference, victors over Southern California, and Western rep- resentative in the annual Tournament of Roses game, on New Year's Day, at Pasadena. True, the season, as the world looked at it, was not successful. Five of the teams listed above defeated the Cats—but none won its victory without a hard-fought struggle. Only two opponents won their games by margins of more than a single touchdown. But, although the 1930 season was the most disastrous since the Stuhldreher regime had begun at Villanova in 1925, it was not a broken team, it was not a tamed Wildcat that left Franklin Field last November after losing to Washington State. No, and it need never be ashamed of its season's play. Its gallant fighting against almost insurmountable odds and practically invincible opponents came to a climax with an exhibition of inspired defensve play that afternoon, a performance, as Stanley Woodward, of the 7 [ew Tor Herald-Tribune wrote the next day, will be remembered as long as athletic archives are preserved.” • REDS BRADLEY Center THE 1931 FCXrTBALL SQUAD Two hundred ninety-six Mr. Woodward, leading football expert of his newspaper, went on to say: Outweighed 15 or 20 pounds to the man, they battled from first to last with the desperation and grit of the followers of Leonidas at Ther mopylac, and they never stopped trying to win the game. Balked by the gargantuan Washington line, they went into the air, dis- daining the kick until fourth down, trying over and over again, despite freak of fate and recurring rebuff, to find some loophole in the iron Cougar defense, some crevice through which a pass might be thrown, some niche through which a runner might worm his way. If Villanova had been contented to lose, 7 to 0, without doubt the team could have restricted the Cougars to that score.” That was the way the men of Gardner fought all season. Five victories and five defeats—not by any stretch of imagination an indication of a great season, not a word of criticism was directed from the campus to the team, individually or as a whole, nor to the coaching staff. They fought a hard fight—and lost. They gave their all, no more could be asked. FRED” DONOVAN Center Two hundred ninety-seven m THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR m 3bB IRV BOUCHER Ttekle It was a veteran eleven that came to the Stadium on that sunny afternoon of the twenty-seventh of September, wearing the colors of Lebanon Valley College. After holding the Cats scoreless in the first quarter, the lines of the Annville aggregation wav- ered, and the final score was 19-0. Johnny Highfield pushed across the first score, with Gardner place-kicking the extra point. The two other touchdowns were re- corded by sensational running on the part of an unknown sophomore, Harold Geislcr. Charlie Witkowski and Dixie Sheehan played well in the line, the interference was splendid for an opening game—the team in Blue looked strong. There was no sign of the disaster that was to come. The following Tuesday, the Felines trekked across the Delaware to Princeton, where they proceeded to hand the Tigers of Nassau a football lesson to the tune of four touchdowns to none, in a practice scrimmage. An ankle injury to Ed Kobilis was the only incident spoiling the afternoon's enjoyment. On Saturday, then, from Gettysburg was unloosed, it seemed, a couple rifle-fulls of bullets, and the Wildcat was wounded. A 48-yard drop-kick by Morris of the visiting team, one of the longest field goals recorded on college gridirons during the 1930 season, scored three points, and that was all the scoring seen on that afternoon. It was the first defeat a Villanova football team had ever received in the Stadium, but that was not the only gall in the cup Villa- novans drank that afternoon. For Tommy Morgan was tackled by a stray bullet and was carried off the field with a broken leg; the same wanderer from the Battlefields nailed Highfield and he suffered a dislocated shoulder. So it was a crippled outfit that invaded New York the following week. The Violets of N. Y. U. were no bed of roses for the injured Cat, and although Ed Casey, Jimmy McLaughlin and Cletc Gardner valiantly led the team in a brave fight, the big Gotham team won by a score of 20-6 score. A pass from Trotsky to Gardner for the last play of the first half was completed for the Villanova tally “TOM” CONNELLY 7 Fullbatk PI Two hundred ninctycight Sensational punting by Bob MacNamara and great offensive play by Joe LaMark gave the winners a big edge. Teddy Casey, along with Gardner, was the driving force in Villa' nova's attack. Boston College came to Philadelphia the following week, when the Felines played their first contest in the barren surroundings of the Sesqui Stadium. It was revenge Villanova was after—revenge for the 7-7 tie game of 1929—and it was sweet revenge the men of Gardner got. 'Twas in the third quarter, as they would say in the story-books, that Gardner, who played as great an individual game that after- noon as any back played on any Pennsylvania gridiron that year, crashed over the goal-line for a long-coveted touchdown. Jim Peterson was the sophomore who rose to heights in that fuss. Pete, switched at the last minute from a fullback post to one of the halfback positions, took care of the Villanova punting and did an excellent job, too. Seven to nothing was the final count. That evened the season's record with two wins and two losses, balancing very daintily on the scales. And the Owls from Temple were next. With two teams keyed to a fever pitch, an epic game was played down in South Philadelphia on a cold, blustery Oc- tober afternoon, and for a true picture of that struggle we tunc in on Gordon Mackay, true and staunch friend, severe but honest critic of Villanova, as he wrote in the Record the next day. “On the wind-swept, cleat-scarred moor above which the concrete stands of the Municipal Stadium rear their towers, a long white spindle of wood stands today as the mute symbol of a fighting horde from Villa- nova that swept Temple into defeat yesterday, 8 to 7, in the third annual struggle between these foes. Silent it stands, not only to show where glory wrapped her golden halo about the battling Wildcats, in whose Lexicon lived no such word as ‘fail,' but to mark the spot where the errant fingers of Swede Hansen brought the Owls to their doom as the curtain of night began to unroll on the autumn scene. • ART HARKINS T «kU 1 w Ti T . i - « . Y MATTY Dr.LUCA Gudfd villanova college iriTiTiriT- MiriTnm’i Two hundred ninety nine Jr It is just a goal'post, vagrant and alone, facing the gap where no concrete stand arises, but to the students of Villanova it represents a mute but virile token of the courage that could dare, and the fight that remained urn quenched and undaunted to the end. “Its brother was borne away as the jubilant rooters of the Main Line uprooted it and toted it in triumph while Schofield’s gen' darmes waved futile blackjacks and bluecoats failed to hold the fort against the onset of the joy, enthusiasm and happiness that was the undergraduate lot yesterday. For never was victory wrested from a more dauntless foe, never was triumph sweeter to the underdog than the Wildcats tasted, as Hansen was crushed to earth beneath a tor' nado and avalanche in blue that was launched against him in that fourth period of a game that thrilled the 25,000 who gazed down upon it.” Villanova was trailing, 7'6, when Hansen tackled behind his goal in the last period, but Villanova had already proven laurels on the field below. Temple scored first, when after three futile rushes from the one-yard line, nary an inch could be gained. On the fourth play, the Blue line broke somewhere and for the first time in Villanova'Temple grid history, an Owl had scored. The Owl did its hooting too soon last fall. The following Saturday found an angry eleven of Blue Devils from Duke down at the Sesqui grounds, where Tunney once beat Dempsey and which the world has forgotten since, and it was a rude jolt these Southerners handed their Northern hosts. • MUD GARRETT Guard was her Three hundred tuuuuuuu TOM MORGAN gudrtcriw villahova college .Vv,..VuJt1 Three hundred one •JOHNNY HICHF1ELD Hiil huc l( The week after, the season was closed when Washington State won a 13-0 decision on Franklin Field, after the Wildcats had valiantly, but unsuccessfully, tried all after' noon to cross the 50-yard line. Playing in' spired defensive football in the shadows of the goabposts all through the game, the Cats held on all but two occasions, which spelt w in dcfcat- The first Western score came in the open- ing quarter, and the second in the last. Schwartz, a great fullback, and Lainhart, a shifty halfback, did the scoring. Hein, Alb American linesman, was the individual star of the afternoon. I-For Villanova, Gardner, Kobilis, Terry, McCann, Witkowskic, Hickey, and down ‘5 - , V.- through the line all played fine football, good enough to beat most teams, just a little less than was needed to conquer the champs from the Coast. But, as the sun was sinking in West Phila' delphia that wintry afternoon, it was no cowed Cat that was doing tricks before a confident Cougar enemy. Richard J. Beamish, Philadelphia newspaperman, who expressed his views on the game in verse, wrote: “Washington, you won the game. But the glory's Villanova’s. To the squad of some forty'odd athletes the class of '31 contributed sixteen members. Cletc Gardner, chunky captain and full- back, played scintillating football all season, being the sparkplug of the offense, scoring 42 points to lead the entire squad in that depart' ment, as well as backing up the line with rare defensive skill. Clete received honorable mention on numerous All'Amcrican teams and was selected by the Associated Press in the All-Pennsylvania backfield. He was in- vited to the annual East'Wcst game played in San Francisco late in December, where he divided the fullback duties with Len Maca- luso, of Colgate, almost unanimous choice of All-American selectors for that position. Tommy Morgan and Tom “Mud Garrett were the two lads whom injuries hit the hardest. Morgan, regular quarterback since his first varsity appearance back in 1928, and _ '-.ri'-:--. •JO-JO KELLY End vu , amova __mm ,w Three hundred two 'A' ATynrj yx thk iosi Hicu.iv Am rrrrmauti Garrett, a guard from whom much was ex pectcd in his senior year, both suffered from broken legs received early in the season. Succeeding Morgan at the guiding post in the backficld was little Jimmy McLaughlin, the mightiest mite in college football last year. Mac's job wasn't easy—he had differ ent backfields alongside him each week, it seemed, but he ran the team well. He was a clever passer, and the majority of Wildcat touchdowns last fall can be traced to his arm, which made the McLaughlin to Gardner pass play a feared weapon. Clete's legs and Jim's arm—they will be missed during the coming season. Joe Miklasiewicz also was a candidate for •C- the quarterback post. Johnny Highfield, whose shoulder was dis- located in the Gettysburg game, did not see action again until the Gettysburg fray. Hike was the fastest runner on the team, and al- SNAf’PCR, KtcLAUCH-ifJ though he played in but five games, he was second high scorer on the squad. Jack McGann, although he too suffered from an injured hand during most of the season, played most of the games as regular left end, and once the Jersey City boy got his big arms around a runner, the tackle was as g xxl as made. Teamed with Mike Terry at the other wing, Villanova had two ends of whom Coach Ed Hunsingcr could well be proud. Joe Kelly and Tom Connelly were the ends on the shock troop eleven. Kelly did not sec as much service last fall as previously, but he was a vital factor on the eleven during the seasons of '28 and 29. Connelly, originally a fullback, whose leg was broken in 1929, was converted into an end last year and showed an aptitude for the position. Big Dixie Sheehan held down one of the tackle posts during most of the season until, near its close. Coach Stuhldreher decided to give more work to his under-classmen line- men, in preparation for the seasons to come. But Dixie's idleness in the last few games will be forgotten long before his great playing of two and a half years recedes from our memories. For three years. Art Harkins and Irv Boucher fought a stirring battle for the other tackle position. It was still a toss-up when Boucher was injured in the middle of the year. MIKLO • MIKLASIEWICZ Quarterback ■'it mt d d d-d dud SSPitST nVoTwnTP VI,'kAHOVA COI BGB I [jw Three hundred three VILLAHOVA COIvIvEGE mm mimasxss i • DIXIE SHF.EHAN MIGHTY W1TTOW WITKOWSKI Tackle Guard Charlie Witkowskie broke his nose in September, but that failed to keep him out of action. He played with a mask enshrouding his features, and he was in the line-up at left guard against every foe-—truly a rare feat for a Villanova player last year. Matt DeLuca also played hard football at guard. Probably the greatest rivalry on the squad was between its two giants, Donovan and Bradley, for the center post. Fred was a great center back in '28, but Bill began to cast longing eyes at the pivot position in '29, and last fall it was open before every game. Those were '31 s football heroes. The lettermen were Captain Gardner, Captain-elect Kobilis, Manager Blaney, Morgan, McLaughlin, Highfield, McGann, Connelly, Boucher, Harkins, Sheehan, Witkowskie, Bradley, Donovan, Hammond, Dietz, Edwards, Terry, Conti, Trosky, Casey, Geisler, Peterson, Donohue, Hickey, Brice, Gczzcr, and Rosen. May the teams to come have the spirit the team of 1930 exhibited so well. THE RECORD Villanova 19 Lebanon Valley .... 0 Villanova 0 Gettysburg 3 Villanova 6 New York U .... 20 Villanova 7 Boston College .... 0 Villanova 8 Temple .... 7 Villanova 6 Duke .... 12 Villanova 14 Bucknell .... 20 Villanova 13 Oglethorpe 6 Villanova 13 n Villanova 0 Washington State . ... .... 13 Totals..................... 86 Totals................... 81 Three hundred four ! v.■ -X- -'A- JUU! THE 1931 BELLE AIR AT i T4 .X ,4v7. A. ic n ’WTnwiE L'A fi L L ULL UUL uvft - i, , . M , • M W MjTJH - JUJ smMMnnj TOM MORGAN Baseball Captain VILLANOVA COIvIvEGE 0 T T T . ,rrt nr, i THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR Baseball THE first signs of spring weather found “I CHARLES A. McCEEHAN Coach ‘Prof working industrially with his boys behind the stadium in an endeavor to round them into shape for the strenuous schedule arranged by Manager Stan Prokop. Enter' ing upon his twentieth year as head baseball coach at Villanova, Coach Charlie McGeehan was confident of developing a winning club and from pre-season dope” all indications tended to show that the “Prof” would have his strongest team in years. Ably aided by the assistant coach, Doc Jacobs, McGeehan rolled up his sleeves and immersed himself in his work until now we see before us a -----well-drilled and efficient corps. S lr At the very start of the spring practices I K U 4 McGeehan was confronted with the problem §f I °f replacing the entire hurling staff of the previous season, Ed “Smoky” Kobilis being the lone twirler not lost by graduation. Five pitchers had been called into the world, namely, Phil Hillcn, Johnny Hensil, George Hanzik, Jerry Mulvenna, and John Brady, thus leaving a wide open gap in this department of the game. Nevertheless, several newcomers entered the fold and filled this gap to the satisfaction of McGeehan. Among this number were included “Lefty” Reitz, Baltimore idol; George King, a product of the Philly sandlots; Johnny Brice, a Chicago boy; Francis Smith, from Saratoga Springs, and Dick Finley, hailing from Naugatuck, Conn. The graduation of Captain Johnny Gillespie, catcher of the '30 outfit, left a hole at the backstop position, which, however. Coach McGeehan did not find very difficult to fill. He had several promising prospects to pick from and after a merry battle waged between Blaney, Hammond, Lynch, and Trosky, he gave the first call to sparky George Blaney, a senior and understudy of Gillespie. According to the coach the principal defect of his catchers will be to handle pitchers, since none have had varsity experience. In perfecting his inner defense the “Prof” has been alternating with two infields. His first team infield consists of Gazella, Geisler, Czescik, and Shortall, while the second string infield has Adelman at third, Dalton at short, Weston at second, and Fcrko at first. His great task at the beginning of the season was to replace Jack Me Andrews and Joe DeLuca, first and second sackers, respectively, of last year's nine. Czescik and Gazella, who rounded out the 1930 infield, were both back for '31 competition. George Gazella, regular third baseman on the previous season's nine, received Three hundred six v vn-OTK; I-Ll Ia I C I TXT .(Trornf -TT thk nnrxinrirtSvTXM k : 1931 BKLIAi AIR c — k ’a I � i w rirWii h the call over Addie Adelman for the hot corner position. He has all the requisites that go to make a sterling third baseman, being alert, fast, and playing the bag like a veteran. He also possesses a powerful whip to the initial sack, while his heavy clubbing secured for him the cleanup position in the batting line-up. Harry Geislcr was McGeehan's first choice for the shortstop post, being preferred over Bon Dalton due to heavier hitting proclivities. Although lacking varsity competition, being still a Sophomore, Harry is a natural born ball player. He rambles around the midfield like a veteran and his huge hands together with his speed enables him to stop all balls hit in his general direction. He was a very promising candidate with the Frosh club last year and so far in the season has shown much all-around ability. Holding down the keystone bag we find Whitey Czescik, last year's varsity shortstop. Incidentally, Whitey is also the captain-elect of the quintet. Whitey is a fast man, covers lots of ground but since he possesses an arm lacking sufficient strength to play the shortstop position in the manner it should be played, he was shifted to the second base post to fill the vacancy occasioned by DcLuca's graduation. Filling the role of reserve second baseman is the mite but versatile Metro Weston. Although he had a fine record with last year's Green, Metro could not come up to Czescik's high standard of playing during the spring practices. The fight for the honor of being the regular first sacker was a merry one till one week before the playing season got under way. Ferko, Shortall, and Edwards fought tooth and nail for the berth and did everything but come to blows. Right at the start of the practices Ferko showed an edge in batting over both Shortall and Edwards, whereas Shortall showed better defensive ability over both his opponents. Edwards remained in the fight because of his huge size, aggressiveness, and his continual attempts to make good. Later on Ferko fell in a slump and couldn't hit the side of a barn, while on the other hand Shortall surprised the coach with his sudden heavy hitting. In this manner the Massachusetts boy copped the post and has been cavorting around that position ever since. McGeehan's greatest worries lay in his outfield. He was faced with the problem of uncovering capable fly chasers to satisfactorily fill the shoes of Reds Melanson and lack Flanagan, center and right fielders, respectively, of the '50 outfit. Captain Tommy Morgan was the only veteran left to him who still ailed from his injured leg, and if we recall correctly, received a compound fracture in a certain Gettysburg football fracas. Nevertheless, contrary to all expectations. Tommy's leg has rapidly and surprisingly responded to treatment, and is fully expected to hold down the tea M_M - - - «.« • VILLAHOVA COLLEGE 3K9BIDIEESZK2B9ES5S5S5 Three hundred seven THE 1931 BKLEE AIR THF. 1951 BASEBALL SQUAD centerficld job. Waldo Dragone, diminutive though fiery, has beaten out all other contestants for the leftfield post. Covering the rightfield garden is big Mike Terry, who has been placed there solely because of his heavy stickwork. Bill Crowley, Jim Keough, Jack McDermott, and Pete Eschmann are still out there fighting hard to wrest one of the outfield berths from the present holders. The batting line'up as it now shapes up is as follows: Dragone, If; Czescik, 2nd base; Morgan, cf; Gazella, 3rd; Geisler, ss; Terry, rf; Shortall, 1st; Blaney, c; Kobilis, p. VILLANOVA 2; HOLY CROSS 7 Opening their season with a three-day stay at home, the Vats inauspiciously opened their season with a 7'2 reverse administered at the hands of the Holy Cross Crusaders. Ed Kobilis assumed the hurling duties for the McGeehan men, being opposed to Captain Norm Sims, of the invaders. Kobilis was in continual hot water throughout the fray and only timely support from his mates enabled him to squeeze out of some tight holes. Sims struck out twelve batsmen, at least one each inning. A disastrous second inning proved to be the margin between defeat and victory. In this frame Jack Barry's proteges started a bunting game, and a wild throw to first on one of these bunts by the Cat twirler himself, as well as a dropped ball by first baseman Shortall, put him in a hole. Hank Garrity, the visitors' catcher, drove in three runs with a long double when the bases were loaded, to climax this hectic inning. Score by innings; Holy Cross................... 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Villanova ................... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Batteries: Sims and Garrity; Kobilis, Brice and Lynch villanova college Three hundred eight I W THE 1931 BELLE AIR l muuut l ■? i � «■ ■ fl - HCJI Qq« OUR VARSITY PITCHING STAFF E. Kobili� , E. Roc. J. Brice. F. Smith, C. K;nc VILLANOVA 10; FORDHAM 4 Tackling the Fordham base bailers on the following afternoon, the Cats took their measure by a 10-4 count for the initial win of the season. George King, Sophomore hurler, was on the mound for the Blue and White and turned in a neat piece of work. A big threc'run splurge in the first canto ruined the Rams, and while Hormidas Aube, starting pitcher, held the Cats runless and hitless in the next three frames, four more counters in the fifth settled the encounter. George Gazella led the winners in batting, his doubles and duo of singles blazing the path. Capta n Tommy Morgan chimed in with a double and single, while King's two bingles also materially aided in the victory. Following their successful stay at home the Wildcats invaded Southern territory and returned home with but one win and three reversals. They encountered the Mount St. Mary's nine as the initial foe on the trip and a si.vrun rally by the Maryland lads in the sixth inning brought defeat to Coach McGcehan’s proteges by the close score of 5 to 4. “Machine Gun Brice pitched masterful ball until the fatal sixth when two walks, an error and three clean hits brought the Emmitsburg boys to victory. To Harry Gcisler, Pittsburgh's contribution to Villanova, go the Blue and White laurels for the afternoon. His first inning double aided in scoring the first two runs and his single in the sixth accounted for the remaining two runs which put the Main Liners in the lead. The next day the old baseball rivalry between the Gettysburg Bullets and the Wildcats cropped up again, when the Bullets opened their 1931 baseball season by defeating our team, 5 to 4. It was Poison Morris's single in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and Lefty Haas's splendid relief hurling that aided the VILLAHOVA COLLEGE l Em Has Three hundred nine THE 1951 BELLE AIR l|od| ■■ ■ f' t Pf I • GABBY” BLANK Catcher Battlefield boys to snatch victory from the hands of the Main Liners. The Villanova nine led the fray 4 to 1 until the disastrous eighth inning. The Battlefield lads nipped Lefty Reitz, one of the Wildcats’ best moundmen, for a total of nine hits. Morris, who made possible last fall’s football victory with his splendid drop-kick, collected three of the nine hits, one of which was timely and gave victory to the Bullets. On April 17, the third team of the trip was met and this was Georgetown—the an cient rivalry which existed between George town and Villanova baseball nines twenty six years ago was resumed on this day and the Hoyas from the Hilltop found Eddie Kobilis very easy and defeated Coach McGeehan’s nine, 10 to 3. It was a sweet revenge for the Hilltoppers after our fine showing against them on the gridiron last fall. Youthful Artie Shortall and Whitey” Czescik were the Villanova stars for the day—Whitey getting a triple and homer while Artie had his second perfect day at the bat on the trip. After losing three successive games on the Southern trip. Coach McGeehan’s nine invaded Virginia and snapped out of its losing streak, registering an 8 to 6 victory over the Quantico Marines. This was the only loss the Marines received this year up to the printing of this yearbook. “Lefty” Reitz, the Blue and White south paw, pitched the entire game—baffling the Marines with his slow curves. “Whitey” Czescik was again the batting star of the day —gathering a homer, a triple and a single in four times to the plate. His hits came at opportune times during the fray and aided McGeehan’s proteges to break their three game losing streak. On May 20, the Varsity left for Annap olis—and after the Navy game, during which the Wildcats had piled up a 3 to 1 lead, had been called off at the end of the second inning, the baseball nine returned to home soil to meet the invading Bullets from the Battlefield City. For the second consecutive time this season and the fifth out of the last 31 Three hundred ten six in three years, however, in a game played through drizzling and uncomfortable rain, the Cats were turned hack by the Bullets 7 to 5. In this game, Lefty” Haas, one of the finest pitchers on Eastern ball soil, bril- liantly brought to a close his collegiate hurling against the Cats by chalking up his fifth win. His mastery over our batters in this game was as complete as in former contests, and though touched frequently for bingles throughout the fray, he had the Cats eating out of the hollow of his hand. Now that Haas will ieave Gettysburg—Villanova will breathe more easily when she meets the Bullets. The latter part of April and early May found our Blue and White baseball nine in the City of Bright Lights —and again for the third successive year our diamond stars returned home from this city without a single victory. In the first of the New York games, the PET£i,j, pi4 ,ANN Cats fell before the slants of Neil Andrews, star hurler of the Fordham Rams. The Rams had not won a game since they had defeated Temple, the day before they were defeated at Villanova by the curve ball pitching of George King. King was again on the mound against the Rams, but in New York his slants were solved and he was sent back with a 4 to 1 defeat. With Lefty” Reitz on the mound for the Main Liners another decision was lost to a New York team on this trip. Reitz lost his second game of the year when his mates failed to click and produce any runs. Man- hattan was the foe and they garnered eight hits—plus much ragged playing on the part of the Blue and White players which netted them a 4 to 0 victory over the local boys. Harry Geisler and George Gazella played brilliant ball in this fray but to no avail. In a game replete with baseball hits of various sorts and dimensions, the Villanova nine fell before an avalanche of St. John's wallops, some of which travelled over the distant fence. Johnny Brice started but did not finish even an inning. Smith was also driven from the box after which King, the Wildcats only dependable relief hurler, held the score to a 13 to 5 final. ••BEN SLUTSKY Auocult Manager Id d d.M-M M M X . .... � . . W WR 1 — V ILL.AH OVA COLLEGE ifiTirirjfi? Three hundred eleven Trim: mSur— cnOEz THE 1 )S1 BKLIAi AIll .■ ' : Twrium umI, I iTTWH Omi m � .- THE SCHEDULE Holy Cross ..............................Villanova Boston College ...........................Villanova Fordham .................................Villanova Gettysburg ........................Gettysburg, Pa. Mt. St. Mary's.....................Emmitsburg, Md. Georgetown ......................Washington, D. C. Quantico Marines.........................Quantico, Va. Navy ...............................Annapolis, Md. Lafayette..................................Easton' Pa Gettysburg................................Villanova Fordham .............................New York City Manhattan ...........................New York City St. John's................................Brooklyn N. Y. U..............................New York City Temple...................................Villanova Penn A. C................................Villanova Lowell Textile........................Lowell, Mass. Harvard............................Cambridge, Mass. Holy Cross.........................Worcester, Mass. Boston College ......................Boston, Mass. Temple ...............................Philadelphia Princeton ........................Princeton, N. J. Lafayette ...............................Villanova Penn State ......................State College, Pa. Juniata................................Huntingdon, Pa. Open Bucknell ...........................Lewisburg, Pa. ' }—, . fCjr- poptx Mm a n fry villakova college led, Three hundred twelve TOM MORGAN Basketball Captain VILLANOVA COLLEGE 5P5Y - ' BELLE AIR Basketball WITH only one senior on the entire squad, the 1931 Villanova basketball team went through the formalities of a twenty-game schedule, while Doc Jacobs, coach, made plans and prepared for the next two years. Art Harkins, veteran guard, and Captain Tommy Morgan were the only representa- tives of '31 in the varsity basketball picture during 1930, and Morgan's serious leg in- jury in the football season kept him out of action all last winter. While handicapped by lack of experienced candidates, the squad made a fair showing, winning seven games and putting up splendid battles against many greater opponents. Besides Harkins, the first team throughout most of the season included Joe Czescik and Metro Weston, forwards; Tom Edwards, center, and Bill Tracey, guard. An injury suffered by Tracey late in the season caused a switch in the line-up, Weston moving back to guard and Emil Reitz taking the forward berth. Czescik, Edwards and Tracey were juniors, while Weston and Reitz were sophomores. The other members of the varsity squad throughout the season were Jack McDermott, guard; Nick LaCorte, forward; Pete Zuhoskie, guard, and A1 Herrity, forward. All except McDermott were sophomores, and with this quartet and the five regulars, as well as some promising material from the class of '34, Jacobs is not worrying much about his 1932 record. Czescik was the particular star of the squad, the little white-haired flash leading the team in scoring as well as serving as acting captain in most of the games. Czescik dropped in an even fifty field goals for his season’s work, as well as scoring on twenty-three foul tries, for a grand total of 123 points. He has been elected captain of next year's team. Harkins was second high scorer, and was the balance wheel for the young team. He played in all but one contest, and was the only man on the team to score in every game he played. Besides brilliant work as running guard, Harkins usually played a fine brand of defensive basketball, and although usually pitted against the best forward of the opposing five, Art played such clean basketball that he was not banished from a single contest on personal fouls. If VILLANOVA college Three hundred fourteen THE 19} I BASKETBALL SQUAD VILLANOVA COLLEGE Three hundred fiflee w m THE 1Q31 BELLE AlRl The quintet opened its season in December in Montclair (N. J.), playing the Montclair Athletic Club team. Althrough Reitz and Czescik shot in mid-season form, a big first- half lead enabled the home team to coast through to a 26-23 victory. During the following week, three games were played in North Carolina, where, con- trary to expections of sunshine and flowers, the team ran into a blizzard. Wake Forrest offered little opposition in the first game, bowing 26-10, but North Carolina State the next night handed the Cats their only defeat of the trip, 32-23. Duke's Blue Devils lost the following evening, 22-21, in one of the most sensational battles of the season. After the Christmas recess, the squad ran into Old Man Slump and Miss Fortune; seven games were lost during the month of January. The bad luck started with a 31-29 defeat at the hands of George Washington University in the first home game, and the following week in New York, the great Manhattan College quintet managed to eke out a 24-23 victory. Temple was played in Mitten Hall on North Broad Street the following Wednesday, and eight points by Weston gave the Villanova quintet an 11-8 advan- tage at the half. But Weston and the other Wildcats were effectively bottled in the final twenty minutes, and the Owls continued their cage mastery, winning 28-19. But despite defeat at the hands of the Owls, the Cats proved their worth as sportsmen which was displayed by all the members of the team. This in itself was an inspiration to the Owl quintet as well as to all those who witnessed the game. It would be well to note at this point that the boys who carried the color of the Blue and White on the court during the past season displayed a manly adherence to clean play so typical to the conduct of any Wildcat encounter in all fields of sport. At this time it is well to learn that the Wildcats have defeated the Owls in every sport with the exception of basketball during the past year. New York University defeated Villanova, 39-21, in the next game, the eighteen- point margin of victory being the largest of any during the season. At Newark, Seton Hall gave the squad its fifth consecutive setback, by a 32-21 count. These two outfits were the only teams to defeat the Cats by more than ten points during the 1931 season. It was during this game that misfortune took another active part in ruining our chances for a brilliant season. And perhaps more victories would have been added to our list if an injury had not befallen our stellar court performer, Mr. Bill Tracey. His injury, plus the absence of Tommy Morgan, have been a great setback to Doc Jacob this past year—but we can sec from the material which he has as Freshmen that a great team will be had in the coming season. Villanova has again rWf= 1$ iffiTlWi VIDDANOVA college iriTiTOSiTiririTiMa1 Three hundred sixteen : THE 10S1 hi;ljA air failed to win a game in New York—either in basketball, baseball or in football. Villanova students are waiting patiently to see any Villanova team invade the Empire City and at least carry away one victory. Columbus Council, Brooklyn Knights of Columbus, won a 31'23 decision, but the game was much closer than the score indi- cates. Czescik and Edwards led the losers in scoring in a hectic game before a very large crowd. On the last day of January, the New York Athletic Club team came from behind in the final half, to win, 26-22. It was the seventh loss in a row for the Cats. Wake Forrest, played in the Villanova gym. ended the streak of defeats by bowing glori- ously, 30-23, after a hard-fought game in which Czescik and Reitz garnered the lion’s share of the honors. The second victory in a row was rung up the next week when the Ursinus Bears proved willing but weak, losing 39-23. Czescik, playing great ball now, scored fourteen points in this contest, for the highest individual score of the season. St. John’s, of Brooklyn, Eastern Champions, were able to win the next week, but only by a 19-17 score. Three field goals by Reitz near the close of the game almost turned back the greatest team east of the Mississippi. St. Francis', another New York five, won the next night, 20-15. Lafayette was beaten at Easton later in the same week, 22-19, in a thriller, while a semi-professional team of Baltimore, the Bugle Apron and Coat Company, lost an extra-period game, 36-28. On a New England trip. Lowell Textile turned in a 20-17 victory, but Brown was snowed under by a 40-32 score. Temple won the second game of the series on March 4, in the final game of the season, 32-22, when the Wildcats failed to show any basketball ability until the second half. The team was outscored by its opponents, 519 to 494, most of the difference resting in the Felines' poor foul shooting. Only 96 foul goals were converted into points out of 198 attempts. The 1931 team was managed by Jack Donovan, ’31, until the beginning of February, when he left school. John Griffin, '32, had charge of the five for the balance of the season. While, measured by victories, the season could not be called successful, it was a game, gritty, fighting crew of Cats that represented Villanova on the court last winter, one that gave no inch to any team no matter what its reputation. And nine underclassmeen on the squad makes prospects rosy for the years to come, when as Alumni, the school will hold an even dearer place in our hearts. VILLANOVA COLLEGE Three hundred seventeen VWAWAVA+MWJ'bt'J KW) W m' W w riTrYrTTT Tiiiiii the M3i belle air nnnr fi n i ■ ■' n .- r— Schedule cr j; Villanova 26 Montclair A. C ...29 Villanova 26 Wake Forrest ...10 Villanova 23 N. Carolina State ... 32 09 ... 21 Villanova 29 George Washington ... ... 31 Villanova 23 Manhattan ...24 Villanova 19 Temple ...28 Villanova 21 New York U ...39 Villanova 21 Seton Hall ... 32 Villanova 23 Brooklyn K of C ... 31 Villanova 22 New York A. C ,... 26 . 30 Wake Forrest .... 23 Villanova 39 Ursinus 23 Villanova 17 St. John's .... 19 Villanova 15 St. Francis' .... 20 Villanova 22 Lafayette .... 19 Villanova 36 Bugle Company .... 28 Villanova 17 Lowell Textile .... 20 Villanova 40 Brown .... 32 Villanova 22 Temple 32 9999B$BsRS9 villanova college I -J J aL aUh 1.1 =s= i TIt v - - = - Jji -rrF- — rri vtKWfi 2ns� Y ▼ � t. strrsir rr. � T r T r «T4 -ar Three hundred eighteen THE 1951 BELLE , 1R PUL JOHN HIGHF1ELD Track Captain VILLANOVA COLLEGE 5S 8K2E Track H' HARRY COATES Trdc Coach ISTORY—track and field history—is in the making at Villanova. Guided by Coach Harry Coates, Villanova is emerging from the darkness that has en- gulfed her in the sport in which she once carried her banners, so high and so far. The oldest athletic game in the world is being re- incarnated on the campus, and Coach Coates is finishing his first year on the scene with prospects exceedingly bright for the future. Since our first days here as Freshmen, way back in 1927, the game that thrilled the ancient Spartans and Greeks at the old Olyrn- pics was nothing more than a joke—a sad joke, 'tis true, but a joke none the less. Last fall, however, a change in the coach- ing system brought Harry Coates here in the billet as head track and field coach, and while the Wildcats did not burn up the cinders this spring, the record of the Frosh runners and the development of the underclassmen means only one thing—success in the years to come. Before coming to Villanova, Coach Coates had made an enviable record as a conditioner and trainer of athletes. Coaching at Bloomfield High School, in New Jersey, and at St. Benedict's Prep, of Newark, he had won outstanding mention among scholastic track coaches, but it was not until he took charge of the sport at Newark Prep and Seton Hall Prep that he became nationally famous. True, at St. Benedict's, his one-mile relay team had won the National Catholic School Championship, while at Bloomfield, his protegees were victors in the mile Indoor Relay Championship. But at Newark and Seton Hall he made national cham- pionships the rule and world's records of every description were broken by the boys he trained. At Seton Hall Prep, in 1927, his team won the medley relay championship of America, setting a new world's record. In 1928, the Seton Hall team scored sufficient points in the national championships to be crowned interscholastic team champions for the United States. In 1929, it continued its triumphant march, and achieved greater fame by taking the National Schools Championship of America, winning from the best preparatory and high schools on the continent. While coaching at Seton Hall, Coates also spent five years as coach of the Newark Prep track team, and his teams there also won two national championships. His Newark Prep team still holds the world records in the one-mile and two-mile relays, established in 1928. In the same year, his relay team also won the national champion- ship for the mile, indoors, also setting a new record. jX M d MUM U Mill innuiii villahova coivivEGE Three hundred twenty •JIM-' RANNAZZISI Martinet Preceded to Villanova by such a record, Coates began early last September to break down all the barriers obstructing track and started to install his own system. Faced with much opposition, handicapped by lack of finances and material, he persevered, and from the untried and inexperienced candidates that reported, built up a varsity team that was a revelation to Villanova who could scarcely believe the Wildcats could win on the track. While not a great team, the outfit showed plenty of fight and promise. At the same time, Harry was spending plenty of time with his Freshman material, and the yearlings possessed a team this spring that could hold its head in pride anywhere. Entered in the championship one-mile Freshman relay chanv pionship of America at the Penn Relay Carnival in April, and stacked up against such major opposition as Syracuse, Georgetown, Penn, Dartmouth, Lehigh, New York Univer- sity, Temple, Manhattan, Princeton, Pitts- burgh, Cornell and Boston College, the first- year men ran a splendid race, finishing fifth, ahead of the representatives of eight schools definitely established in the track and field game. Coates began last fall to organize a cross-country team, and with Sophomores filling most of the places, took a squad to New York City to race against the harriers of New York University, where Villanova made its debut in the hill-and-dale event. Next fall, from all appearances, the Wildcats will again be running cross-country, and with four experienced men from last fall, and some fine Frosh prospects, the team will take its place among established Villanova athletic outfits. The cross-country squad last year was made up of Rocco Verdcrose, who alone had had any previous experience, Salerno, Flaherty, Vaca, Fox, O'Brien, Bain and Gildea. Immediately after the Christmas recess, work was started on a new board track, which was constructed under the north stand at the Stadium. Completed late in January, it enabled the candidates for the Frosh and varsity teams to work out earlier than had been the custom under the old regime. Quite a large squad was entered in the Meadowbrook Games in Philadelphia, as well as in other indoor meets in New York, Boston and Schenectady, and although no victories were turned in, the experience stood the Wildcats in good stead. The spring outdoor schedule included a large number of erstwhile traditional Villanova opponents, as well as an entry in the Penn Relays. Franklin and Marshall, Drexel, West Chester Teachers' College, St. Joseph's, Catholic University and Temple made up the major opposition the runners of Coates did battle with during the spring months. Members of the Class of '31 were not numerous among track and field candidates VILLANOVA COjLIgEGE Three hundred twenty-one mmmim f r?r$ “DON CILDEA this spring. Discouraged, perhaps, by the failures of the three preceding years, and confronted in the spring with the manifold requirements necessary for graduation, Seniors with track potentialities left the field open for underclassmen, on whom Coach Coates could spend more time in preparing them for the seasons of 1932, 1933 and 1934. The team this spring was captained by our Johnny Highfield, star sprinter for the past three years, and also a halfback on Harry Stuhldreher's football team. Don Gildea, another dash-man, centering his activities in the 220'yard run, and “Whitey Valehrad' sky, weight' man, were the other Seniors on the squad. Most of Coates' varsity material came from, the Sophomore class, although several Juniors were consistent point'winncrs in the various meets all season. The relay teams, which were entered in the Meadowbrook Games and in the Penn Relays were selected from the following candidates: Highfield, Bucky Hammond, Joe Fox, Ed Donahue, Paul Beaudine and Browne. In the KXbyard and 220'yard dashes, Johnny Highfield and Don Gildea were Coates' reliables, although Pellicane, a Sopho' more, gave them sturdy support in every meet. The quartcrmile dash found Ed Donahue the most consistent point'winner, with Gildea, Flaherty and Beaudine often entered. The distance runs saw Joe Fox, Joe Hahn and Carmy Salerno always in the running, with Beaudine, Flaherty, Bill Fox and Scullin giving them yeoman support. Fox's main forte was the 880 and the mile, while Hahn and Salerno devoted themselves to the two'mile grind. The hurdle events, both high and low, found Browne leading the pack, with Donahue and Flaherty also to be counted on for scri' ous consideration. The broad jump and the high jump found Corrigan and DeNicholantonio invariably fighting it out for first place, and Pellicane figuring in the former event, while Delaney had to be considered in the latter. The pole vault found a dearth of contenders JO JO KELLY up's_____ SM’nTfrinTTnTi rTtMr1mi villamova college j vvwy Three hundred twentytwo BILL STRAUB AVHITEY” VELEHRADSKY VILLANOVA COLLEGE MM Three hundred twenty-three EM yw W WWW THE 1( 1 BKLJyE AIR S - 1 1 ' f ■ The track schedule tor 1931 follows: INDOORS February 12..................................Meadowbrook Games, Philadelphia February 14.........................Boston A. A. Games, Boston February 16...................New York A. C. Games, New York February 21....................Union College Games, Schenectady OUTDOORS 18.......................Franklin and Marshall, Villanova April 24, 25.......................................Penn Relays, Philadelphia April 29......................................Drexel, Villanova May 2................West Chester Teachers' College, West Chester May 9.............................Catholic University, Washington May 16..........................St. Joseph's College, Villanova May 2. .............................Temple University, Villanova e= S jMiTTi villanova college ■i.. Three hundred twenty four Solomon Berman Charles Laveson TENNIS Peter Forve, Captain R(k;er O'Donnell, Manager William Orcutt Manuel Suarez Patrick Suarez John Sykes John Baker John Byrnes GOLF Stanley Prokop, Captain Howard Garrjty, Manager Hugh O'Neill Gerard Winehart William Quinlan John Gallagher Richard Clark Joseph Delaney John Faughnan George Golden HOCKEY William Orcutt, Captain Robert Rothert, Manager Charles Hurlbert Arthur Kennedy Joseph Matera Hugh McHugh Joseph O'Neill Arthur Shortall Albert Trotsky SPECIAL AWARDS Lawrence Costigan, Head Cheer Leader J. W. Arm burst, Stadium Manager Benjamin Slutsky, Associate Manager Albert Eskin, Cheer Leader VILDANOVA COL L BG Three hundred twenty-five mvi rW ? m BELLE IR 1931 th ]•: 5 I Tennis •PETE FORVE Cipum TENNIS, boasting the second best record of Villanova athletic teams for 1930, confidently expected its 1931 season to be the most successful since the inception of the sport on the campus. Although facing an extremely hard roster of opponents of major calibre, the courtmen, coached by Father Eugene A. Mauch, set one goal before them early in April, that of better' ing last years record of seven wins and four defeats. And with the six ranking players of last season all back ready for service, the goal did not appear impossible of attainment. The new tennis courts, built on the southern side of Lancaster Pike, just opposite the campus, were opened for intercollegiate play shortly after the beginning of the 1930 sea- son, and this spring saw them receive their first complete season of match play. The 1930 squad was captained by Pete Forvc, ’31, who led the team again this year, and the managerial duties were in the hands of Roger O’Donnell, '31, who was back again at the reins for this year's play. Last season’s outfit, handicapped though it was early in the season by lack of suitable playing facilities, played sensational tennis after the new courts were completed. Last year’s team scored two notable vie' tories, though seven matches were won in all, when on the Southern trip early in the year, George Washington University was defeated in the Capitol City, and later, when the net- men representing Temple University were soundly trounced at Villanova. Before meet- ing the Wildcat six, the Colonials had had a long winning streak, while victories over a Cherry and White squad is always g x d news on the campus. This year’s schedule was opened on April 10, in New York City, where the Manhattan Island jinx, which has pursued Villanova athletic teams without exception for years, was still “hexing” and the College of the City of New York won the first match. villanova college R. O'DONNELL Mdtlil O t ,t. Three hundred twenty-'Six jrrxnr tr% x jur j ggNuumu . •-•.■■■� .� . «.I?1.,. W W W W WWVA- THE 1931 BELLEAIRI TrjriatJf The home season was begun with Georgetown's crack squad opposing the Blue and White, and Gregory Mangin, sixth ranking player in the country, and Dooling Mitchell, semi-finalist in the intercollegiate doubles championships in 1930, were forced to the utmost to lead the Hoyas to a 5-4 win. Juniata, Temple, Bucknell, Fordham, St. Joseph’s, Ursinus, Haverford, Drexcl and Gettysburg were among the other teams played this spring. Along with Forve, the 1930 and 1931 teams were made up of Sol Berman, first ranking player since he won the college championship in his Freshman year; Manuel Suarez, Cuban Davis Cup prospect; Charles Laveson, a member of the Class of 1931; Bill Orcutt and Johnny Sykes. Under these men, tennis has climbed to a new high rank as a Villanova sport, and with the best of facilities now awaiting future Wildcat teams, with a promising band of Freshman material being coached by Berman, and with increased interest being noted in the net game among the student body, tennis will be classed as a major sport ere many more classes matriculate at Villanova. The schedule for the nctmen, as announced early this spring, was: April 10—C. C. N. Y., at New York. April 18—Georgetown, home. April 21—Temple, home. April 24—Juniata, at Huntingdon. April 25— Bucknell, at Lewisburg. April 29—Juniata, home. May 2 Fordham, home. May 6—Drexel, home. May 7—St. Joseph's home. May 9—Bucknell, home. PENDING Ursinus at Collegeville. Haverford at Haverlord. Drexel at Philadelphia. Gettysburg at Gettysburg. VILLANOVA COL IvEGE ;-«v j LZ: Ti :3ti'. uYi Three hundred twenty-seven • ifr- i g I VIIXAKOVA COLLEGE IE ? , •� ■’ V -Sc rmm. SEXBCDSS B7 Eg I • STAN PROKOP Cdfitdin THK WSI HKLLE AIR Golf IT WAS no easy task that was set before the 1931 golf team this spring. For the uppermost desire in the minds of Captain Stan Prokop and Manager How Garrity was to better the record made by the 1930 squad, which led all Villanova athletic teams last year with its record of seven victories and only three defeats. Last years outfit was only the second to represent the school on the links, golf being started at Villanova in the spring of 1928, with the first official team bearing the school's banners the following year. During the month of May, Osteopathy College was turned back, 6-0, while the Uni' versity of Delaware, in the first match of a home'and'home series, turned in a 5'4 win over Captain Murray's team, at Newark, Del. Captained by Dick Murray, '30, and coached by Father Henry Greenlee, last year's squad had eleven matches booked against In addition to the seven ■■■■■ college competition, matches won and the three lost, one with Rutgers was tied. The 1930 team opened its season early in April by defeating the Haverford College team by a 5'4 score. During the following week, Swarthmore College, playing on its home course, defeated the Villanova linksmen 81. During the Class of 193 fs Junior Week last year, the team went into its real stride, and on successive afternoons strong clubs representing Lafayette College and Temple University were defeated by 4-3 and 6-3 scores, respectively. In a third contest played during Junior Week, Rutgers held the Wild' cat team to a 3'3 tie at Marble Hall. Later in the month, the University of Delaware paid a visit to the Villanova course and was defeated, 4 2, and continuing to even up old scores, the squad traveled to New Brunswick, N. J., and defeated Rutgers by a 6'3 count. =1M HOW GARRITY Mdn.ixer Three hundred twentyii ht 'the 1931' bklIjTairPjf Haverford College was beaten for the second time late in May, when the repre- sentatives of the college to the east of us bowed in defeat by a 4-2 score. In the clos- ing match of the year, the United States Military Academy team stopped the Wild- acts' streak by winning at West Point by a 6-0 score. The 1930 squad was handicapped by the absence from the lineup of Prokop, who had been injured. Prokop had won the school championship in 1929, when Villanova was first officially represented on the links by a golf team. The 1929 outfit was captained by Frank Moxie” McCoy, and made an auspicious start in the new venture. Due credit for the rise in popularity in the game at Villanova must go to Father R. P. Fink and Father Greenlee, as well as to two sons of the Class of 31, How Garrity and Stan Prokop. As Freshmen, Prokop and Garrity started the ball a-roll- ing, and with the momentum that ball had gathered during their first year here, they were able to put an organized team on the links the following spring. Garrity has been manager of the team for the three seasons of its existence, while Prokop was captain of this year's outfit. Father Greenlee was coach of the first two teams, before he was transferred from Villanova to Lawrence, Mass., during the past winter, while Father Fink aided the boys materially in their plans, as well as fostering the building of the nine-hole course now laid out on the campus The team during the past season was coached by Ed Hunsingcr. The 1930 college championship was won by Hugh O'Neill, member of the varsity squad during the past three seasons. Besides Prokop, Garrity and O'Neill, other students active in golfing activities on the campus include Jerry Weinhart, Johnny Baker. This year's squad was built around them and Bill Dineen, Art Zcigler, Johnny Byrnes. To the Marble Hall Country Club, Coach Stuhldreher, Father Greenlee, Father Fink, and all who have aided golf at Villanova, the 1931 team, through the Belle Air, extends its most heart felt thanks, and hopes that the present courteous and kind relations may continue. VILLANOVA COLLEGE 'TT. Three hundred twentynine Hockey r EDWARD HUNSINGER Coach [CE hockeys second campaign as a Villa' nova sport has ended with one gain, at least, noted—the “fastest game in the world” is definitely established on the campus. It was not until near the close of the 1930 season that most of the student-body were aware of much activity by various and sundry Villanovans down on the artificial ice at the Arena every Sunday morning. But activity there was, and finally, although the students knew nothing about it ahead of time, the papers one morning carried a story of a hard-fought 3-3 tie between the Villa- nova and Penn Athletic Club hockey teams. It was too late to do much in 1930, but the University of Pennsylvania six and the Penn A. C. Club were both played before the skates were hung up, and although the Wildcats were licked, they were getting their claws sharpened for the years to come. This year, captained by Bill Orcutt and managed by Bob Rothert and Charlie Lynch, an early start was made. Ed Hunsinger was enlisted to coach the squad, and several work- outs a week were held down in the arena. Nine games were played during the season, most of them against the greatest club teams in the East. Three victories were turned in, against six defeats, but most of the squad was made up of underclassmen, and Coach Hun- singer's plan from the beginning was to build for the future. No captain has been selected for the 1932 season, but a difficult schedule is being ar- ranged, a schedule that will include more col- lege opponents, as well as the most important of the nearby club teams. The 1930 team, which was captained by Phil Hillen, left most of its stars in school this year, Hillen and Jack Flanagan alone being members of the graduating class. This year, Orcutt, Kennedy, Delaney, Faughnan, O'Neill, Shortall, Golden, Ventura, Trosky, Hurlburt and Kilcourse were the players see- VILLANOVA COLLEGE BILL” ORCUTT Cantam ipQpnnnw Three hundred thirty 4 Ik ' K ing most work, and of these, only O'Neill and Kilcourse are members of the class of 31. Against every opponent this year, the wildcat six waged an even battle, with one exception, the world-famous Sea Gulls of Atlantic City. Boasting practically an All- Canadian lineup, the seashore boys were head and shoulders over the young college skaters and turned in two victories by big margins. The college team defeated Princeton, Williamsport Hockey Club and the Lan- caster Athletic Club, while the Penn Athletic Club was responsible for two of the other four losses. Swarthmore and the Yale University Junior Varsity also defeated Villanova in hard-fought battles. The regular lineup for the Wildcats during the past season found Artie Shortall guarding the goal, Johnny O'Neill at center. Art Kennedy and Jackie Faughnan at the wings, and Captain Orcutt and either Joe Delaney or Hurlburt on the defense. Practically all of the games this year were played away from home. Only the Princeton game and the first battle against the Penn A. C. icemen were played in the Arena before friendly audiences. The summary of the 1931 scoring follows: Kennedy, 18 goals; O'Neill, Orcutt, 3; Delaney, 3; Fraughnan, 2; Golden, 1 Trosky, 1; Hurlburt, 1. The team record of the 1931 team follows: Villanova.................8 Villanova........... Villanova........... Villanova........... Villanova........... Villanova........... Villanova........... Villanova........... Villanova.................6 Williamsport ................... 4 Sea Gulls ......................15 Penn A. C....................... 2 Yale J-V ....................... 6 Penn A. C....................... 5 Princeton ..................... 2 Swarthmore ..................... 6 Sea Gulls.......................18 Lancaster A. C................. 1 innnnnnpnrMWM V1LLAXOVA COI,L,BGE V fthv Three hundred thirty-one THE IQil afciiK air lIlL'MW; • • « � Boxing THE Epsilon Phi Theta Boxing Bouts, coming on the first evening of Junior Week, started the festivities off with a bang and the warm spring weather brought crowds of Villanova fight fans and their companions as well as numerous Main Line friends of Villanova to the stadium where the bouts were to be held. The stands were filled early and thousands of eyes were glued to the brilliantly lighted ring where Bucky Hammond, the announcer was about to begin his “line.” “Ladies and Gentlemen, he bawled, and was immediately told to keep quiet, but to no avail and amid the cries and cheers of the youthful throng the I program for the evening got under way. J|5fr' jP.-. •' To 'tart the evening o f in true pugih'tie • :• style, Ernie Caesar, the Lightweight Cham- pion of Philadelphia, was introduced to the crowd and received a “great hand.” “Mid- get Wolgast, Featherweight Champion of the World, and Martie Collins, Contender for the Middleweight Championship, were both introduced and were likewise received with wide acclaim. Martie Collins and Frank Tropca, snappy sophomore pre-med scrapper, got together later on in the evening for another exhibition bout that showed these two scrappers at their best. Collins looked pretty good and we fear for the crown now worn by Mickey Walker. The first bout of the evening was one between Tom Mario and George Hamil- ton, two 150-pounders who didn't mind pounding each other for three rounds and furnishing the spectators with hilarious excitement. Referee Frank Floyd, who was the third man in the ring in the famous long count in the Dcmpsey-Tunncy fight in Chicago several years ago, agreed that it was a close fight. In the second event, Bing Furman, of the Engineering School, met Mike Tomasso, of the Business Department. The boys weighed 138 and 140 pounds respectively, and were pretty evenly matched. Furman won the match. The third event in the program saw two boys clash in an expected slugfest. Al Turner, of the Business School, weighing 195 pounds, mingled fists with Joe DcLoca, 205-pound pre-med slugger. Mike Diacova, 120 pounds, and Charlie Moore, 124 pounds, got together in an interesting tussle for the next event. Both boys were pre-meds and Moore was defending his title and certainly did make an interesting showing. Moore was the victor. Danny Zaff faced Ed Mertha for the second time this year in another case of . Three hundred thirty'two u; y i x; THE 1Q31 BELLE AIRI 'Ll I LULL' n Jtrvit.M business man against pre-mcd. Zaff won the fight in the preliminaries in January and again easily triumphed over Mertha. Not without attraction was the bout between Paul Calamussa. 150 pounds, and Vito Carfagno, 145 pounds. Carfagno, along with Johnny Gaughn, was the repre- sentative of the Arts School in the evening's fracas and certainly did his school credit. Calamussa found little trouble in defending his title. The next set-to was a teacher-pupil affair. It was the semi finals between Ted Casey and Jim McGovern. The boys weighed 168 and 170 pounds respectively. Casey trained McGovern for the indoor fights last winter and Jim proved to be such an apt pupil that he came through with a 26-second knockout. Now he has developed into a first rate battler. The fight was filled with plenty of action and several snappy punches on the part of both contestants made things interesting. Johnny Gaughn and Ralph Lanciano, both weighing 136 pounds, were the principals in the wind-up. It was a fight for blood. Gaughn was the champ before the indoor bouts and lost by a very close decision. Gaughn was the lightweight champion and in the fight with Lanciano it could very easily be seen that he was determined to regain his title. A close fight, but the decision was given to Gaughn. Another novel act between bouts was a Horse and Rider fight between teams from Fedigan and Austin Halls. It was a novel fray and threw the stands into gales of laughter and the riders attempted to dethrone each other. Altogether it was a very entertaining night and the imposing array of boxers and wrestlers evidenced expert management on the part of the promoter and officials. Jim Rapazzisi, the promoter, is certainly to be complimented upon the splendid success of the evening. His assistants and the entire fraternity receive also our heartiest expressions of thanks for their effort in keeping alive the pugilistic spirit at Villanova. We sincerely hope that the Epsilon Phi Theta Boxing Bouts will continue for many years in the future. nr-Si UK ATT-XVV UT- XCTSaCXTKJ THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR Freshman Football WITH Doc Jacobs at the coaching reins for the second year, the Kittens, who some day will be full-fledged Wildcats on the gridiron had a splendid season last fall. As well as serving for three months as overworked opposition for the varsity squad, and changing their style of play weekly, the yearlings also played four games, and not a point was scored by any of their quartet of foes. The sterling defenses put up by the first-year men in the games down in the Stadium, when in the early parts of the games their goals were threatened, must gladden the hearts of the varsity coaching staff, just as they enthused the student body who expect great things from these lads in the three years to come. It was a truly great little aggregation that represented the Class of '34. Possessing speed, power and teamwork and boasting more than just a smattering of individual ability, the Kittens romped through all their enemies just as so many saucers of cream. The first two games on the abbreviated schedule the lads of '34 enjoyed were played in the Stadium, while on the other two occassions they played on foreign fields. Their Stadium foes were Ursinus College Freshmen and Pcrkiomen School, both of whom fell before the playing of the Frosh by the same score, 33-0. Following these battles, the Kittens went to Wayne and defeated the Valley Forge Military Academy eleven by a 32-0 score, and late in November the season was closed at Kingston, up Wilkes-Barre way, with a 39-0 victory over a hapless Wyoming Seminary team. Much of the success of the team, as well as the general improvement in all freshman athletics, is due to the fine work being done by Jacobs, who is a graduate of the Class of 25. The squad was captained in its four games by brawny, chunky little Chinky Carr, who was an impenetrable wall at the pivot position. Whitey Randou, a halfback who knew what to do with a football when he got his hands on it, was the offensive star of the crew, which seemed to be on the offensive all season. The Cavanaughs, Adelman, Marion and Potts showed up as promising back- field material, while besides Carr on the line, McGee, Brodniki, Zizak and O'Donnell gave memorable exhibitions. Golden directed the team well at quarterback. Numerals were awarded by the Athletic Association at the close of the season to twenty-three members of the squad, namely: Carr, Brockmeyer, O'Brien, Brodniki, Sullivan, Zizak, Cox, Ventura, O'Donnell, Luminello, Walsky, McGee, W. Cavanaugh, T. Cavanaugh, Golden, Hurlburt, Adelman, Randour, Brown, Marion, Heffron, Reing, and Potts. THE RECORD Villanova '34 33 Ursinus '34 .... 0 Villanova '34 33 Perkiomen 0 Villanova '34 32 Valley Forge M. A .... 0 Villanova '34 39 Wyoming Seminary .... .... 0 ■■ A VILLANOVA COlvIvEGE ; m T fsrt owiiwinrnrii Three hundred thirty four ipTlfmT !'r thk703i HI-I J I aik it Freshman Basketball A Cletf. GARDNER'Coached quintet of Freshmen basketball players won five games and lost five on the court last winter, closing the season in the middle of March, with a great 38-30 win over Perkiomen School, outstanding preparatory school team of the state. The green-clad youngsters, although defeated on five occasions, showed plenty of promise and their performance on the whole augurs well for the success of Villanova basketball in the next three years. Victories were scored over Allentown Prep, St. Nicholas of Tollentine High School (of New York City), Ursinus Freshmen, and the Philadelphia Marine Corps, as well as over Perkiomen. Two defeats at the hands of the Temple Freshmen, and single setbacks from Hun School, St. Benedict's and Perkiomen are found on the wrong side of the ledger. The young outfit scored 309 points, while its foes were amassing 299. Artie Lynch, forward, showed himself to be of class A caliber by spectacular shooting, while Prucha, tall center, outjumped every opponent he faced, and scored a goodly part of the Frosh points. Brockmeyer and Hurley were the regular guards throughout most of the season, and both will probably be found on the varsity squad next winter. McFeely and Finn divided duty at the other forward post, while Brown, Mc- Govern, Curtain, Heffron, Brocanovic and Rcddington were able replacements. The yearlings put up a fine battle against the undefeated Temple Frosh in their opening battle, losing by a three-point margin after leading until close to the end of play. Three points, likewise, was the gap that separated victory from defeat in two of the other four losses, when the two great prep school fives of New Jersey, St. Benedict's of Newark and Hun School of Princeton, defeated the Frosh by similar three-point differences. Their record for their short season follows: Frosh 28 Temple Fros Frosh 23 Allentown Prep Frosh 32 Perkiomen Frosh 26 Tollentine H. S Frosh 46 Ursinus Frosh Frosh 23 Hun School Frosh 38 Marines Frosh 34 St. Benedict’s Frosh 21 Temple Frosh Frosh 38 Perkiomen 17 v:,.T , Three hundred thirty five 'f- p: ■ ! — _ «e fc iL 3 -r?W Frosh Track COACH HARRY COATES, varsity and Frosh track mentor, in his first year as coach of the Villanova cinderpathcrs was faced with the huge task of revolu- tionizing track conditions in the college. Little interest had been shown in this sport till Harry came here well-recommended by Newark Prep and St. Benedict's Prep authorities. He immediately set to work to build up a team that he could use in later seasons and induced several first class track men, from prep schools prominent in this sport, to register here at the beginning of the fall term. With these men as a nucleus Harry has worked industriously all year and has now put forth a Frosh club comparable to those of surrounding colleges. At this writing the Frosh club has participated in but one meet, and that one is the Penn Relays. In these famous relays the leading Frosh cinder-pathers, Captain Bobertz, Joe Fenstemackcr, George Baker, and Howie Duffy, were entered in the One-Mile Freshman College Relay Championship of America. Running against such notable opponents as Manhattan, Georgetown, N. Y. U.. Princeton, Pennsylvania, Dart- mouth, and Syracuse the yearlings placed fifth, which is a very commendable showing. They were in that race every second of the four minutes and pushed the leaders to the last inch. Undoubtedly, this year’s Frosh team is centered around the four above men- tioned runners. Fenstemacker and Bobertz are Coates’ two best men in the sprints while Duffy and Baker are both fast men in the longer runs. Another runner prominent in the sprints is diminutive Tommy Petinga, Leitner, Redmond, Brown, and Smith are other runners to be depended upon in the coming meets, all, however, being distance runners. Outstanding to date in the hurdles are Heffrnon and Burt and in the field events are Turner, Burt, Leone, Tomasso, Potts, Zizack, and Randour. They swing into real competition on May 2nd, when they meet their arch rivals. West Catholic. Ursinus, Valley Forge, and Hill School will be met on successive Saturdays. The prospects of this Frosh team are much brighter than those of the Frosh squad of last year. All of you will undoubtedly remember that the Frosh last year had no coach while this year's team has one of the best coaches in the country. Then, there is better material from which to develop a team. Incidentally, the '30 squad won but one meet and that one was against a weak Valley Forge team. THE SCHEDULE p, K gS 11 Away i; I Home Home Away THE 1931 BELLE AIR Frosh Baseball COME time after the beginning of spring, Coach Doc Jacobs issued his annual call for the Frosh baseball nine. No less than thirty candidates turned out, and the daily grind was begun in earnest. After several weeks of strenuous practice the nucleus of a strong aggregation was becoming evident with rosy prospects in store. At the time of his opening game Doc Jacobs had moulded together a powerful and smooth working combination. At the initial sack was found lanky Tony Prucha, who also performed at the center post on the Frosh quintet and formerly °f Baltimore and Calvert Hall Prep: the keystone sack was held down by Stan Wronski, a product of St. Rita's located in the Windy City; around the shortstop position cavorted Captain Charley Brockmeyer, who also starred at end for the Green; and at the hot corner was Bill Stanton, hailing from Boston, Mass. In the outfield Doc Jacobs had assigned to posts Harry Hurley, Charley Hurlburt, and Jack Finn. Hurley, although one of the smallest players on the squad, was one of the most versatile. He was captain of the basketball team where he established himself as one of the cleverest guards ever seen in a Green uniform Hurlburt formerly played on Bushwick High's nine and eleven, and is now one of the outstanding quarterbacks on the varsity football aggregation. Jack Finn hails from St. Peter's Prep in Jeresey City where he established himself as an all-around athlete. He also performed on the Frosh court five. The pitching staff that Doc developed was one of the strongest in years. Up to the present time Tom O'Donnell has shown that he is by far the best twirler of Doc's large crop. Johnny Boyle, no-hit, no-run pitcher from Bayonne, has shown much promise and all indications point to a successful season for him. The remainder of the staff is made up of Lefty Willette, Charley Barkus, Montgomery, and McGovern. The Frosh nine opened its season auspiciously by defeating an inexperienced Valley Forge Military Academy nine by an 8-3 count. Tom O'Donnell shouldered the pitching burdens in this contest and hurled one-hit one-run ball for five cantos. Johnny Boyle replaced him in the sixth and breezed through the four innings in an easy manner. A seven run barrage in the third inning proved to be the downfall of the cadets. The batting honors of the day went to Captain Brockmeyer, Huck Finn, Bill Stanton, and Charley Hurlburt. THE SCHEDULE April 15th—V. F. M. A.............................................Homc April 24th—Perkiomen Prep ........................................Away May 6th—Ursinus Frosh ............................................ omc April 25—Allentown Prep .........................................,wa May 8th—V. F. M. A................................................£way May 15th—Allentowm Prep...........................................‘,nu May 16th—Wyoming Seminary ....................................... l mc May 19th—Ursinus Frosh...........................................H ’. May 29th—Perkiomen Prep........................................... °nu VILLAHOVA COLLEGE ft Three hundred thirty seven Three hundred thirty-eight m W 3g W 'T r gw WW v' v- vX'- •• at ’ r THE 1Q51 iVAAA AIK I - ■ —... . ■■■rtrTiWii (tu n i' « Our Cheer Leaders THERE is no college in the country complete without the cheer leaders. It has been estimated that the cheer leaders are half a football game, to say nothing of the fraction that their efforts may represent. Time and time again it has been the cheer leader that has turned the tide in a contest that seemed to be just sitting on the fence willing to fall either way. Many a pretty maid in the grandstand who doesn't know the difference between a football and goal posts knows the antics of the cheer leaders. Larry Costigan is our nomination for the Hall of Fame, if cheer leaders have halls of that sort. His voice on a cold Saturday afternoon was the one needed affair that started the scoreboard to add. You never could see his face when he was in action and you had to look twice to tell if he was on his hands or feet or head or any other part of his body that pleased him to rest upon. To the rest of us in the grandstand cheer leaders are just animated megaphones, but few of us if any appreciate the work they do. They make the game what it is from the sideline point of view. For their efforts they may go around the campus for the remainder of the week sporting a damaged throat. To the graduating members of this band we offer thanks and congratulations, to the undergrads we offer the best wishes for the many Saturday aftermxms that are to come in other years. Head Cheer Leader Lawrence G)stigan Alberts Eskin Donald LaFond Harry Richmond Michael Feldman 9 VILLAHOVA COLLEGE :.Ti .. Y....yL 'V .. r.. V r-| t THK 10 1 BKLLK AIU IA ■y?m Stadium Managers J. W. ARMBRUST StiJium Mandgtr T AST fall you walked into the stadium with never • - a glance at the men in the booths selling the tickets. Maybe you noticed those who were taking the tickets, then again you may not have done so. All through the football season they toiled in obscurity receiving no praise for the excellent performance of duties that were arduous to say the least. They seated the vast crowds that jammed the stadium for every game. They attended to a thousand details that the average student never dreamed existed. Many students reading this will learn for the first time that stadium managers really did exist. The Senior manager was J. W. Armbrust, a student of the Engineering School. We would venture to say that he did not see five minutes of play of any game. He seemed to be on the run from noon till dark. With pockets full of papers and hands full of trouble of every description he labored in order that the games might be run off with the least amount of difficulty. James S. McKelvey and John E. Hickey were the Junior Stadium managers, and if it will be permitted we would say that they saw less of the games than the Senior manager. Each of them had so many things that had to be done in the next few minutes that how they managed to live through the season is a mystery to those who knew them best. If it was not one thing it was another. Tickets were their main worry. When thousands of pasteboards are in exchange there are bound to be mix-ups somewhere. And these mix-ups come every two minutes if you ever watched the process. The tickets were handled in a manner that would have done credit to the Yankee Stadium during the World Scries. Men, women and children got the seats they asked for without waiting. When all the seats were sold and more were in demand it was the business of these men to produce them. No one ever asked or thought where they were to come from. They were ordered and that was the end of it. Little reward is given these men beyond the satisfaction of knowing their job is well done. For the unsung heroes of the campus we offer these men and their assistants to your notice. When a man misses a f«x tball game to help the college who is to say that he docs not have the welfare of the college at heart? So at this time the Belle Air takes the opportunity to thank the stadium managers and their assistants for their 1931 services. ULH it VTLLANOVA COLLEGE Three hundred thirty-nine Intramural Sports REV. WM. KENNY. O.S.A. Moderator 'EEPING the students on the campus has always been a problem and it appears to have been sue- cessfully met. In the past year sports have gained a firm foothold on the campus. The field back of Mendel Hall on a spring evening is the meeting place of three-quarters of the student body while two teams representing two halls are hard at work battling for a higher standing in the inter-hall baseball league. Dur- ing the winter the basketball league attracts a great number of students to watch each fraternity battle for the gold basketballs which are given to the winning team after the close of each season. This good work is due entirely to the efforts of Father Kenny, who has worked wonders with the baseball and basketball leagues. He organized the teams and arranged the schedules after starting with less than would have discouraged many a man. He picked the umpires and was there at all the contests to see that everything went according to schedule. The student body owes Father Kenny its deepest thanks for the splendid way he has carried on and for the results he has achieved. Last winter the winning fraternity walked away with the gold trophies after what turned out to be one of the closest races ever run in any league. Their excellent shooting of foul shots pulled several games out of the fire and put them in the win column. The race in the baseball league was even closer if such a thing could be possible. The winner who at the start was not conceded a slight chance came along strong in the end and nosed out the runner-up by virtue of a long hit with two on in the last inning. Failing of that hit victory would have gone the other way. The intramural sport program has been enlarged during the past years. From one sport it has advanced to three and in the next few years it is destined to take in every sport that comprises the varsity roster. Everyone is to play, that is the idea of the efforts behind the work. It is a work that is sure of fulfillment because it has a purpose that must appeal to every student. During the past winter the basketball league received as much attention as the varsity. Interest was high and competition was close. The final results gave the team of Delta Pi Epsilon the coveted prize which was presented by the Faculty. The win- ning team was composed of “Bono” Dalton, Manager James Conahan Peter Forve Harold Driscoll Fred Donovan, Captain J. J. Kelley George Blaney Basketballs of gold were given to the above men as rewards of their work. The Villanovan ran the games in detail each week. At the end of the season the paper innnnnnnnrj ML VILLANOVA COIyL EGE Three hundred forty WWW g u: i iTXT -i” picked an all star team which was the subject of much debate about the campus. The all-star team was as follows: Fd. Forve, D. P. E. Fd. McIntyre, L. K. D. C. Donovan, D. P. E. G. Castellani, E. P. T G. Avii, P. K. P. These men were the best of the school not in varsity competition. Some of them had been varsity material but due to difficulties of some kind they were forced to resign. Baseball drew more interest than basketball. At the time this book went to press the team from Alumni Hall was well out in front and on its way to the championship. Last year the team from Good Council won only after a bitter struggle. The games each night found the majority of the students out to watch the rival teams batter pitcher after pitcher from the mound. This season has every indication of being far better than last. Next year will be better than all that have gone before. It is bound to improve as it grows older. It is now an institution that has come to stay. Father Kenny must be thanked for his efforts. It only needed a man with his punch to get behind the ball and set it mov- ing. The path has been cleared and the plain sailing is ahead. The results of the baseball season will not be announced until the end of the year. To the winners we wish the best of luck and congratulations on their excellent performance. May they repeat next year. May the year book that :s printed next year have a longer story to tell and may the Villanovan of next year have many more accounts of the intramural sports to run. For the present year that is all that can be said. MM! VILLANOVA college Ham m r i . 1____ - T Lvrrv.nt LTA PI EPSILON- FRATERNITY BASKETBALL(:HAMI-S i iv(hda KAPPA DELTA RLNNrK LP villanovan fffilfcllfl |R Fithtmt C.I. CU� CM K-K 8-7 10 Sa D. J. CAKTENIITO (lIUt’JN'CHUI WHEXLZK. JENKINS HAIUUt Idle� 1 1 •. 1 gAV W W W -’A rrr™ rrlT t-k iosi xgggg vw'w HKLLR Alll sa m The Villanovan IN SEPTEMBER of nineteen twenty-eight, Reverend Eugene A. Mauch, O. S. A., realizing the need of an active journalistic organ to take the place of the monthly magazine, the “Villanovan, called for volunteers to organize a weekly newspaper. About a dozen students attended the meeting. Then and there, in that corner of the old Monastery the Villanovan, as it is today, came into being. The first issues were printed by a staff too small to run a paper half its size. Issue followed issue, while the staff often wondered where the next issue would find life. Through seemingly unsurmountablc difficulties and the constant efforts of Reverend Mauch, the sheet managed to survive until Christmas. After Christmas things looked blackest and hopes grew dim, but the staff stuck with the paper and gradually, through hard work, things began to brighten. The second year found in the paper a slight change in design, but it was the same paper fundamentally. Circulation was increased and the Villanovan became the official organ of the students. It made its influence felt upon the campus, and moulded as well as reflected student opinion. This last year has found the paper at its best. With a staff that grew up with the paper, the weekly issue has been put into circulation with the efficiency of a big daily. The bulk of the credit for these achieve ments must go to the six men who arc now leading the staff. First and foremost is David J. Cartenuto, the Editor in Chief, then, in rapid succession, are Wheeler Jenkins, Jr., Jean G. Cushing, Charles Lynch, John T. Kilcourse and Martin A. Orbach Father Mauch was replaced this year by Reverend William Kenny, O. S. A., as faculty advisor. The retiring editors have written the Villanovan's editorial columns always with the interest of the students at heart; they have sought out and printed ail the news that can possibly interest the student; they have increased its circulation, and have placed - MM M M « m ■ a � � m m m m m I ■ ■ ■ ■ -• j nrfnnn? villahova college r— '£ Three hundred forty’four fffiitfim;| iIMWIE!' msZuP- A1R JH-j-r , Uhmx h ji ns Knri ■ . it on the exchange lists of most of the large colleges. The Belle Air congratulates the members of the staff who are graduating this year and thanks them sincerely for the vitality that they have injected into the paper. STAFF David J. Cartenuto..............................Editor in Chief Wheeler Jenkins, Jr..........................Managaing Editor Jean G. Cushing................................College Editor Daniel S. J. Buckley............................Sports Editor Charles Lynch ........................................Business Manager Joseph T. Houseman.................................Circulation Manager John T. Kilcourse ...................................Columnist Martin A. Orbach..............................Exchange Editor Albert C. Wagner.......................Associate College Editor Sol. Berman ..............................Feature Sports Editor William S. White....................Assistunt Business Manager Joseph Hahn.....................Assistunt Circulation Manager Assistants to College Staff James Shea George Farnsworth John Durkin Frank Morgan Raymond Harter Richard Hart Assistunts to Sports Staff Charles Antonaccio Joseph Dietz Charles Reinhart Edward Daly Joseph Reinhart Assistunts to Circulation Staff Wilfred Theriault Alexander Lewis Assistants to Business Staff Albert Denton Raymond Harter Faculty Adviser Rev. William Kenny, O. S. A. jMJHHMHIM) mmm ILLANOVA COIAAMY |‘ ‘ v)...... • v Three hundred forty five vili.ano T-i; 1051 BKLJ.K AIK Father John H. Crawford, O.S.A. Belle Air Faculty Advisor Three hundred forty-six THE 1951 BELLE AIR TTGDg r r o Stanley A.Prokop editor U ttLtLttO —... N -r r Gar rity H oward J manager BU SINESS wtytzyj yjgjtxyjx v sy ym ym yM y nJlLUUlLlS 4ML W W W THE 1951 BELLE AIR The Belle Air HTH but one thing in mind to “CARRY ON, the Editor-in-Chief and some of his able assistants began work early on the 1931 Belle Air. And after months and months of hard, steady driving, the goal was reached. Villanova College may justly point to its annual as one of the finest in the country. Such a publication has a definite niche in the life of the institution. It serves the school at large by placing events of the year in a permanent and easily accessible record. The outstanding events and personalities, all the “highlights” of the year, should be gathered together and offered to the student body. The 1931 Belle Air is published to serve such a purpose. The Belle Air of 1931 has, however, another purpose, which is just as significant. This is to serve as a reminder to the Senior Class of the part they have taken in shap ing the history of the school and to bring back memories of their friends and the events with which they were intimately connected. Many a copy of this annual will be kept as a valued treasure because of the memories it will bring. The idea to which this issue has been “CARRY ON, became our motto. The editor-in-chief has endeavored to make this the equal, if not the superior of any pre- ceding issue. We feel that the 1931 Belle Air ranks among the finest annuals produced in the college world. It is due to the untiring effort of Stanley A. Prokop as editor-in-chief, and his staff of assistants, that this work of art, with Spanish theme as the keynote of each piece of work, has been produced. Now' that our task is finished, we, the editors, place this annual in your hands with the hope that it will meet with the approval of the student tody. We leave to the future Belle Air staff our motto, to “CARRY ON.” Three hundred forty eight Louis L. Buzaid Joseph Castellani Jean G Cushinc. James Shea George R. Blaney Belle Air Staff Faculty Advisor Rev. John H. Crawford Editor-in-Chief Stanley A. Prokop Managing Editor John T. Kilcourse Associate Editors B. Wheeler Jenkins College Editors J. W. Armbrust Bernard O’Connor Charles Antonaccio Leon Costa Activities Editor Andrew B. Kelly Class Editors David J. Cantenuto Sports Editor Daniel Buckley Art Editors Thomas A. Garrett Photography Editor Joseph Castellani Business Manager Howard J. Garrity Associate Business Manager George Connor _ . , Class President William J. Bradley Roger J O'Donnell, Jr Albert Wagner Basil Shorb Martin A. Orbach George Farnsworth Michael J. Pearson Carl Lechner Donald Gildea Leonard Schnappauf Circulation Manager Charles Witkowski ____(jrinxx $!TiTi!iTiTi VILLAHOVA COLLIE insw vvi9'WJ w THE Ml 1 BKLLE AIR Three hundred forty nine . -r, w w w ww JULiu[ L[)UD| THE 19311)1.1.1.K AIRM 1 ■ ■' ---- PAUL KAUFFMANN Edilor The Owl HTH the closing of this school year “The Owl” completes the sixth year of its existence. Start' ing out in 1925 as the official organ of the Engineering School and sponsored by the Engineering fraternity, Phi Kappa Pi, “The Owl soon rose to enviable journalistic heights. Duiing its comparatively short existence, it has created valuable bonds and a spirit of co operation between the Alumni and the students of the Engineering School that hitherto were unheard of. The Owl has for its faculty advisor Reverend E. V. Stanford, O. S. A., who besides his duties as student chaplain, member of the faculty and editor of the “Mirror,” finds time to lend his valuable assistance in directing the destinies of the Engineering Journal. “The Owl” is a monthly magazine containing ac- counts of what the Engineering Alumni are doing and also presents several papers on technical subjects written by members of the Engineering School. A page of humor and cartoons, very cleverly drawn up puts the finishing touches on this very creditable publication. “The Owl, perhaps, can be called a more completely Villanova product than any of the other Villanova publication. With the exception of the printing it is “gotten up” entirely at the college by the staff. It is planned, written, edited, arranged and then bound at the office in “Journalists’ Corner of Mendel Hall. Being a very complete publication, “The Owl from its appearance denotes many hours of painstak- ing care in its preparation. The staff is to be highly complimented upon this because, being classmates of theirs, we know all about the long hours of preparation the subjects in the Engineers’ curricula require. It is indeed difficult to understand how they can devote so much of their valuable time to an extra-curricular activity no matter how worthy it may be. “The Owl” has developed some mighty fine jour- nalists among the Engineers whose ability we are sure will become very useful to them in later life in con- junction with their scientific activities. To The Owl then, and its estimable staff, we extend our heartiest congratulations for a most excellent publication. 'MU UMM mm im Three hundred fifty THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR The Owl Board Managing Engineer Paul J. Kauffmann, ‘31 Business Engineer Joseph Haace, ‘32 Distribution Engineer Herman F. Winterer, ‘31 Assistant Engineers Edmund Principe, '32 Thomas Byrne, '32 Nicholas Cattie, '32 John Hickey, ‘32 John Reitano, ‘32 Alumni Advisory Council C. B. Laugh Lin, '23 Joseph Hahn, ‘33 Joseph Houseman Kernard Koons, R. Rothert, 33 J. Winterbercer, Thomas Brien, ‘31 Richard Avil, '31 Georce Bacnall, ‘32 Vincent Bacnall, ‘32 Clem. Busenkell, ‘32 Paul G. Taylor, ‘27 James J. O'Brien, ‘13 Thos. M. Dalton, ‘12 Geo. H. Wilson, ‘16 Literary Advisor Prof. Joseph T. Jonas Constilting Engineer Rev. Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A VIt t.akovA COLLEGE Three hundred fifty-one aes M TTf THT 1%1 BE LLKAIR 1£UMMLQ- I ;. The Monican NOT few indeed are the publications to which Villanova may point with justifiable pride as representative of her literary endeavors. Among these the Monican holds no inferior place. This magazine marked off from the other college papers by its strictly literary character is published quarterly by the students of St. Mary’s Hall, the Study House for the American Province of the Order of St. Augustine. The history of the Monican, however brief, is interesting for it gives us the answer to the enviable success it has enjoyed since its inception, success made possible only by tedious labor and willing sacrifice. It is just six years ago, which makes the Monican one of the youngest publications on the Campus, that a group of energetic, young, and zealous students realized the necessity for an incentive for the futhcrance of literary talents. They knew that as a student a man must be trained for his life s work. They perceived too that self'expression was an important and essential feature in the life and work of those who spend themselves in preaching and teaching the word of God. They decided that no better means could be had for the fulfillment of this need than the inauguration of a magazine, and consequently the Monican came into existence. It has only been recently, this present year to be exact, that the Monican staff has seen fit to launch forth on a new plan whereby the magazine is printed by a competent publishing company. Truly, it may be said that a great deal of energy has been saved, but rather it has been diffused along other lines in Monican develop' ment. From cover to cover the Monican comprises various stories and articles bearing on current tonics that are treated with a skillful finesse. It is first and foremost, as has been pointed out, a means whereby those who arc as yet in training for the priest' hood may develop their literary powers. HI VII.LAKOVA college iTlTlTiriT JMlTlTlTlIlRIjlS tw � T, .T niT T isT. £ T Three hundred fifty-two ..... . - . � ■ '— � ■. - ‘ ‘ ny IjP THE10S1 BKLLKAIH fig m m ‘Pi .3b a Junior Courtier THE Junior Courtier is the official organ of Junior Week. Every spring, during that week, when the Juniors come into their own amid a series of quickly passing proms and dances, the Courtier appears, a monument to Juniors and a keepsake to recall to mind the joys and pleasures of their week. The present Courtier is the result of a gradual development of Junior Books. Its present size and make-up was established four years ago and each succeeding year the staff tried to go a step farther. The 1931 Courtier is no exception. Being no innovation, its appearance on the campus was anxiously awaited by the members of the class of '32, and when it arrived on Monday only a glance was needed to see that it was well worth the waiting. Although containing many of the essential features of the previous editions, this year's Courtier contained among its pages many striking originalities that bespeak of a staff of experienced journalists. A unique cover design, an entirely different arrangement of material, and some cleverly done new features and attractive art work lent a refreshing air of difference to the publication and at the same time set an extremely difficult and worthy mark for future Juniors to aim at. The staff picked for this year's Courtier was headed by Martin Gill, who has displayed his journalistic ability and originality during several years of service on the Villanovan staff. Other prominent members of the Villanovan staff who contributed their journalistic skill to the Junior Courtier are Alfred Wagner and Daniel Buckley. The evidence of an exceptionally good staff was not lacking. The write-ups of the various dances and activities of Junior Week bespoke of talent and experience in the field of journalism as did the arrangement of material and the general make-up of the book. All in all, the Courtier is a very creditable publication The staff deserves a lot of credit, and at this time they wish to thank the staff of the Belle Air for the per- mission to use several cuts appearing in the Courtier and for other courtesies. if In 1 « V ILIvANQVA COIvIvEtiK Three hundred fifty-three p THIS year will mark the third appearance of the Mendel Bulletin, the official publication of the School of Science. The Bulletin is sponsored by the Reverend Joseph M. Dougherty, Dean of the Science School, and is supported by the members of that school. The staff is composed of the Senior science men and is edited by Carl B. Lechner, ably assisted by Jean G. Cushing, B. J. Martin, Donato Alampresc, Hugh McHugh, Nathan Sussman, Joseph Sofranko, Howard J. Garrity, John Kaclv marick, Martin Guckavan, Henry Korson, Hugh Dougherty, August Kunzcnbachcr and Mario Assante. The Mendel Bulletin is a book of entirely scientific interest; containing excerpts and abstracts from the research theses submitted to the College. These abstracts have been treated in a highly literary manner and made of as absorbing interest as possible. The topics chosen are of interest to the histologist, biologist, and to the scientific reader in general. (Besides the theses abstracts the Bulletin will contain literary articles pertaining to scientific subjects which will interest the general reader.) With the exception of a paper contributed to the book by the winner of the previous year's Mendel Medal, awarded by the Sch xd of Science to a Catholic who has been outstanding in scientific work, it has been compiled and edited entirely by the Senior Science men. By their work the men have placed the Mendel Bulletin above any possible reproach, and they are most certainly to be congratulated. The book is distributed to the students of the pre'medical course, to many of the medical colleges and to schools and universities similar to ours in plan and scope throughout the United States. The title of the publication was chosen so that it might do honor to the Father of Heredity—Reverend Gregor Johann Mendel, of the Augustinian Order at Brunn. Mendel discovered his laws of heredity in 1857, and since then they have been developed into the new science of genetics of which so much has been discussed in recent years. Therefore what could be more natural than to honor this Augustinian who has so furthered the cause of science. Three hundred fifty-four -----Gb 7 w ww I-.XBHWXX � ! THE 1951 BELLE . 1 r Tf!fm1trfM Spiritual Searchlight T3 EV. FATHER STANFORD in his drive to make the religious life of the college more appealing to the students conceived that which materialized as one of the greatest assets of the year. His religious surveys held each year after the Retreat were always objects of great interest to the students. The questions were of importance and the answers were just as eagerly sought by the students. Each week these answers were published and handed to the students as they left the chapel after evening services. Imagine the interest that was taken upon the announcement that the Searchlight would be published in bcx)k form and that a copy would be given to each student. The publication was the life history of our collegiate year. These results are not confined to the campus alone, REV E v STANFOR,,• °-8 A- for the Searchlights are published in daily papers all over the country. They afford a wealth of material for countless magazines. The first publication of this kind was issued in 1925, since then it has grown until now over ninety per cent, of the students contribute to its page. The next year found it growing and the number of pages doubled and public interest increased one hundred-fold. This issue carried illustrations. The next year the survey was taken after the fire and it left the presses in the midst of the reconstruction but amid all the trouble and inconvenience about the college, the book was welcomed as an old friend. The following year under the guidance of the book the Clean Speech Campaign was instituted. This was a success and has been carried on ever since. Small cards were dis- tributed to place in the nx ms as constant reminders of the fact that the occupants of the room tolerated only clean speech. It was estimated that this campaign brought about seventy-five per cent, reform. The pub- lication has grown from year to year and in several years it is predicted to be as large as any such publica- tion in existence, for the students haw taken it as a regular part of their curriculum. It is the one publication where the opinions arc given without any comment. The good and the had are placed side by side Neither is given preference over the other. Nothing is favored. s arc no si c an smoothed over with high sounding phrases. Morals arc brought out and discussed in the opinion of the students, not as the books would have it. Father Stanford receives the credit for this excellent piece of work. Of all the acvompkchmaitc achiec-ed for our good, this stands out as the most brilliant Many thanks, Father Stanford, for the work you have done—it shall not be forgotten. villahova COLLEGE Three hundred fifty five Hr DC W WW W THE IQ51 BELLE AIR Villanovans znr w)' dk a WITH each passing year the Villanovans add prestige both to their own organ- ization, now' eight years old, and to the college which they represent. Led by that dashing young Sophomore, “Vince” Marra, Villanova's own orchestra has this year proved itself a worthy successor to those of former days, and has established a standard which those to come will have great difficulty in surpassing. All the club dances, on the campus and in Philadelphia, featured the Villanovans, and often they collaborated with outstanding bands of the Quaker City. A large measure of success of many of these social events w-as undoubtedly due to the efforts of these sterling musicians, and to the fascinating, rhythmic strains which only they could produce. Many an evening sped on into oblivion to the tunes of their throbbing instruments, which quickened many youthful feet, and lightened many youthful hearts. But the Villanovans did not confine their activity to dances. Radio listeners were treated to a sample of their entrancing melodics last fall, prior to the Georgetown football game, wffien Marra s men broadcasted over Station WELK, in Philadelphia. Again, the Villanovans furnished the finishing touches, musically, to Professor Jonas comedy, “College Inn,” produced by Belle Masque last February. On this occasion they played not only between the acts, but also during the dance w'hich followed the final performance. Little can be added to the praise that “Vince Marra and his orchestra have already received from their enthusiastic admirers for their splendid w-ork. The ener- getic leader, with only two veterans of last year's aggregation as a nucleus, seems to have developed an ideal combination, and Villanova is indeed fortunate in having such a representative band to boast of. FI VILLANOVA COlvL EGE 1 V7TS Three hundred fifty-eight IITUUUUUUlIm THE 1331 BELLE AIR - LI College Band T7ITH the advent of autumn and the approach of the football season the annual Vt call for band candidates was issued by “Vince Marra, the newly appointed director. Contrary to all expectations, fully sixty candidates turned out, an increase of ten over the 1929 edition. When it is remembered that three-fourths of the previous year’s band had been lost for various reasons, the spontaneous zeal evidenced was all the more remarkable. All the credit for the wonderful success achieved by this group of musicians must be attributed to “Vince” Marra, who worked hard and industriously, giving many long hours of his time in welding together a well-drilled and imposing corps. He was, however, ably assisted by Joe McKenna, baton wielder, who co-operated with the director by skillfully leading the musicians wherever they appeared. Thanks are due to the estimable Reverend Ruellan P. Fink, O. S. A., vice-president of the college, who materially aided the band director by taking care of all business matters. It was only through his assistance and untiring efforts that the hind was able to accompany the football team to all alien fields. Attired in their blue sweaters, white duck trousers, and cornered caps, the band members presented a truly striking and picturesque appearance, being viewed with admiration not only by Villanova followers but also by the opponents’ adherents. The martial music, coming forth from all the brass instruments, was on a par with that of all other bands, and we might even rightly say that it excelled that of opposing bands. It would not be amiss to state that the Villanova Utnd outplayed and outmarched every band from across the gridiron. This was Marra’s first year as band director, being still but a Sophomore. He immediately succeeded the popular Jimmy Kettrick. villanova college Three hundred fifty-nine Villanova Literary Society OR many years debating at Villanova led a more or less haphazard existence. An examination of the school's records reveals the fact that several societies composed of students in debate work had been organized only to lapse into inactivity and subsequent non-existence within the course of a few years. Dramatics has had a more fortunate course. In 1926 a musical comedy, “Every Freshman, was given. “Vision, of course, was presented for several years with great success under the direction of its author, Father Burns. Three years ago, Professor Joseph T. Jonas, now professor of Oral English, in conjunction with his course in Public Speaking, organized a Debating Society. It became immediately popular and under his careful and capable guidance steadily grew in popularity and numbers. Two years ago it was formally named the Beta Gamma Debating Society. Shortly after the organization of the Debating Society, the Belle Masque dramatic society was formed under the guiding hand of the capable and popular Professor Jonas. Like its brother society, the Belle Masque rose to sudden popularity and great activity. Due to similarities in type of activities and the duplication in membership it was decided to combine the two societies as affiliated chapters in the same organization, known as the Villanova Literary Society. This was done at a joint meeting. Officers for this year were: Edward M. Hookey, '31, President; Martin Gill, '32, Vice- President; Andrew B. Kelly, '31, Recording Secretary; John Conlen, 34, Executive Secretary; Jean G. Cushing, '31, Treasurer; Basil Shorb, '31, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Daniel Buckley, '32, Manager of Debate. Meetings of the chapters of the Literary Society were held during the past year from eight till ten. All the credit for the phenomenal success of the Literary Society is due to the untiring efforts of its moderator, coach and director. Professor T. Jonas. Mr. Jonas at a great personal sacrifice and under great inconveniences devotes several evenings a week to the meetings and rehearsals. Certainly we, the graduating members of the Literary Society in particular and Villanova in general, have benefited greatly by this excellent work in debating and dramatics. We arc permanently indebted to Professor Jonas for his wonderful help and instruction. H Three hundred sixty IHh JMil HKI.T R ' 11. -i Belle Masque |N OCTOBER 30, 1929, there assembled in Mendel Hall a small group of students who were to lay the foundations of a society that has already acquired rich traditions, a cultural background, and great vitality. Their purpose was to fill a wide gap in the educational facilities of Villanova by form ing a dramatic society out of the excellent material at the college. It is true that, two years before, Father Burns, O. S. A., had written and produced Vision,” a sterling and successful play, but, after Father Burns health failed, dramatics died at Villa' nova. If a dramatic society had existed at that time a new moderator could have been secured immediately but, as there was no student leaders and consequently no student organization, the Thespian Art died inv edward m hookey 3fc5B mediately. The result of the October meeting in 1929 was the Belle Masque Society, formed by a group of students through the encouragement of Mr. Joseph T. Jonas, M.A., M.O., Professor of Oral English. Mr. Jonas was unanimously chosen as moderator by the new organization and the wisdom of the choice has never been questioned. He possesses the respect and good will of the students, his enthusiasm is contagious, and his efforts have been to guide, never to control, the Belle Masque Players. The majority of the members of the new organization were from the school of Arts, Philosophy, and Letters, but every' school on the Campus was represented. The officers were men of extra-curricular experience who were not to be satisfied with the dubious prestige of an empty title. They were: President................................................J05EPH Takacs. 30 Vice-President ............................................Walt« QU,NN’ 30 Secretary .......................................................Hmok- . 30 Treasurer ........................................EdWARD M Hookey- .3I Wheeler Jenkins 31 Librarians........................................ David Cartenuto. ‘31 The organization that these men served was small but its problems were large. It lacked experience; there was no following to support any show that might be given; there was no money in the treasury and no hope of securing any from the faculty Yet by co-operation and determination the Belle Masque presented, ••Richelieu, by Bulwcr, in the spring of 1930. It was no small task to present a classic of the English stage which is rich with mcmor.es of the great impersonations by Booth and Barrett and Henry Irving. Everyone, however, who heard the inter- pretation given to the sonorous and superbly rhetorical lines by the Belle Masque Players was lavish with his praise. Unfortunately the play was not a financial R3 s Three hundred sixty-one .1 A A A A • success as it did not appeal to the taste of the general public. It was produced at the Seville Theatre in Bryn Mawr and then at the theatre of the Plays and Players in Philadelphia. In the fall of 1930 the dramatic and debating societies decided to combine under the same constitution and officers. The result of the combination was the Villanova Literary Society with two Chapters, the Belle Masque and the Beta Gamma. This step enabled both chapters to benefit from a more selective leadership and also meant an increase in numerical strength and influence. As the debating team of Villanova does not receive financial support from the Student Activities Fee, as is the custom at other colleges, it was decided that any money made by the Belle Masque would be used to defray the expenses of debating. The following officers were elected and under their astute and popular leadership the Villanova Literary Society became the strongest organization on the Villanova Campus: President...................................................Edward M. Hookey, ’31 Vice-President ............................................Martin Gill. '32 Recording Secretary.....................................Andrew B. Kelly. '31 Corresponding Secretary.................................Joseph Conlan, '33 Treasurer..............................................Jean G. Cushing, '31 Sergcant-at-Arms .......................................Basil A. Shorb. ‘31 Business Manager..............................................Leon A. Harter. '33 The first play, “College Inn, was presented in St. Thomas Hall, Rosemont, on the nights of February 11, 12, 13, 1931. The play, a comedy written and directed by the Moderator, Joseph T. Jonas, was a dramatic success. The attraction of this kind of play, combined with skillful business management, secured a very comfort' able profit for the society. News of the enthusiastic reception given to the Belle Masque Players traveled far and wide and many requests were received for benefit performances. It was possible to give two, one for St. Leonard's Parish in Philadel- phia and the other for Our Lady of Lourdes in Overbrook. The cast of “College Inn is as follows: Ray Stone......................................................Basil A. Shorb Ted Dunn ......................................................Hobart Judson Bill.........................................................Charles P. Goggi Jack Nile...................................................William H. Rorkc, Jr. Clarence Mcrrcll ...........................................Charles D. LaFond Marguerite Gilmore............................................Joseph A. Hahn Mrs. Gilmore.........................................................Lawrence DcFrances Cloud ......................................................Stephen Duhamcl John Brcntworth ................................................Hugh McHugh Sidney Wellington............................................Edward M. Hookey Richard Snap................................................Joseph Houseman Michael O'Day.......................................................Alexander Lewis Mae Bright............................................................William Papp J°f ..........................................................David Cartcnuto ,eIds ....................................................Albert Wagner lT n]t £� rr ...................................................Bert Schwartz Ralph Graves...................................................Edward Fister Dr. Wm Thompson..............................................Jcan G Cushing Express Man .................................................Francis McGinlcy (Charles Antonaccio Robert A. Geist Edmund D'Elia Arthur Hart VIIJLANOVA college ’ ' ’ V •. • • Y. • Sid! Three hundred sixty-two XZ T ' '$ ! ' AJ) ViXJ;' lJ} 'VAy 7T TCT) THE 1951 BELLE AIR .-, ’(-V7W x v vavi am nw’.iOT 'fTW� | ■ ■ The Belle Masque chose “The Haunted House,” a comedy by Owen Davis, to close the second year of its existence. It was presented on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of May in St. Thomas Hall, Rosemont. The reputation gained by the preceding play brought a large audience which were quite appreciative of the talents dis- played by the amateur Thespians. Sufficient money was made to wipe out the huge debt incurred by “Richelieu” and also to leave a balance in the treasury. The cast of the “Haunted House” is as follows: E=?$ Morgan, the Tramp.............................................Basil A. Shorb Emily, the Bride..............................................William Papp Jack, the Groom..........................................Edward M. Hookey Thomas, the Chauffeur.......................................David Cartenuto Duncan, the Author...........................................Hugh McHugh Helen, the Wife..........................................Lawrence DeFrances Isabel, the Girl............................................Joseph A. Hahn Ezra, the Constable........................................Charles P. Goggi Ed. the Milkman............................................Joseph Houseman Grogan, the Detective.........................................William Rorke Evans, the Father.........................................Charles D. La Fond In the latter part of May a banquet was held to celebrate the success achieved by the Villanova Society. In two years the society has overcome a disheartening beginning and has firmly established itself as an integral part of Villanova. To start a body in motion is more difficult than to maintain its speed, consequently those who guided the Belle Masque through its early days deserve all the praise they have received. The Belle Air congratulates the Belle Masque not only for its grit but also for its service to Villanova in supplying an institution of distinct educative value. dot . L-' r VILLAXOVA COLLEGE «Vv V r Y Y Three hundred sixty-three The Beta Gamma Society President.........................Edward M. Hookey Vice-President .....................Martin Gill Recording Secretary----Andrew Benedict Kelly Corresponding Secretary.....................Joseph Conlan Treasurer..........................Jean G. Cushing Srrgtfant'dt'Arms ..................Basil Shorb Manager of Debate ..........................Daniel Buckley F‘ J. JOHN T. JONAS Moderator j IVE years ago when Professor Jonas came to Viilanova he endeavored to organize a debating society. He was informed that his attempt would be futile and that his efforts would be in vain. Professor Jonas, however, disregarded the pessimistic prophecies of his advisers, organized his course in public speak' ing, and orientated his pupils in the subtle art of oratory. During his first two years at Viilanova he taught his students the theory of debating, and instilled in them the desire to express their thoughts by means of fluent, convincing speech. After two years of unceasing labor his efforts were finally rewarded. A small group of students, desirous of developing their oratorical abilities, expressed their willingness to form a debating society. With the assistance of Professor Jonas, these pioneers immediately adopted a constitution and formed the Beta Gamma Society. The newly organized society became active at its inception. Each week the dozen members of the society assembled in a classroom and participated in debate. Aroused by the interesting discussions which were presented weekly, many students sought admittance into the society. The students of Viilanova had finally become interested in debate. The next month the Beta Gamma Society had the pleasure of commencing forensic relationship with Bucknell University when the representatives of that school came to Viilanova to debate upon Unemployment Insurance. In the latter part of April the Beta Gamma Society invaded New York City and argued the Soviet Russia question with New York University and Manhattan College. The Beta Gamma Society concluded its successful season of collegiate debating in the beginning of May when a team from the Robert Morris Price School came to Viilanova to debate the Soviet Russia question. Debating has been received with much enthusiasm at Viilanova. At every debate this year our student body has filled our amphitheatre to capacity. The visiting teams have invariably complimented us for our large audiences. The faculty, too, has t en most generous in supporting the Beta Gamma Society. In recognition of the efforts expended by the members of the society, the faculty has agreed to reward them with college credit. In no slight decree has the success of the Beta Gamma Society been due to the splendid guidance of Professor Jonas. It has been under his careful direction that the V1 kLASOVA COT SWV'fi Three hundred sixty-four IkS3SK� SAOIS W WWWWTSK THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR w iiS members of the society have been able to master the art of debating. With its Moderator, Professor Jonas, to assist the eight veteran debaters, who will remain in the society, the Beta Gamma is certain to enhance the success which it has gained during this year. After having confined its debating activities to the campus during the first year of its existence, the Beta Gamma Society resolved to participate in collegiate debate. On February 21, 1930, the society had its first public appearance at a debate� dance which was held in the Gold Room of the Elks’ Club in Philadelphia. This appearance insured the success of the society. Five local academies and high schools invited the Beta Gamma Society to deliver exhibition debates to their student bodies. When other colleges heard of the exhibition debates which the society was giving, they began to challenge the Beta Gamma. The society accepted four of the challenges and began forensic relationships with other colleges. In the middle of March, The Villiger Debating Society of Saint Joseph s College was entertained in Alumni Hall, and the question of trial by jury was debated. Early in April the society commenced its relationship with Muhlenberg College when a home-and-home debate on the topic of disarmament was given. Later in the month the Beta Gamma Society completed its schedule when it defeated Weber College, of Ogden, Utah, in another discussion on the question of disarmament. At the beginning of the fall semester the Beta Gamma Society still contained six of its charter members. Due to the abilities of those veteran debaters the society was able to fulfill its schedule without having suffered a defeat. In the beginning of February the Beta Gamma Society defeated Muhlenberg College on both the affirmative and the negative side of the Soviet Russia question when the annual home and'home debate was held. _____rp uu ny uyr VILLAHOVA COI,I,EGE Three hundred sixty-five These were a numerous army, a little handful «hose —De Berceo. st- % f p m P A «. A A A ... thi ; ic) 1 jjkljjc'aih : . ij -------------- —- - 1 n x x vV««• «• Epsilon Phi Theta President ..............Edward M. Hookey Vice-President .............Martin L. Gill Treasurer ..........................Gabriel Stabile. Secretary .....................James Shea N THOSE early, almost antediluvian days of Villa- nova’s existence the college consisted not of the many specialized schools it now embraces but a single school of Arts, Letters and Philosophy. A sch x)l that taught the same subjects that were prescribed for the ancient Greeks and Romans. During this early period many societies were formed that were the forerunners of many organizations exist- ing on the campus today. We note the formation of a glee club, a debating society, a dramatic society but foremost among the organizations formed by the Arts men is Epsilon Phi Theta, the official Arts fraternity. Compared with other organizations on the campus, the history of the Epsilon Phi Theta is “lost in the twilight of antiquity. Little do we know about the early years of its cxistance save the fact that the fraternity received is first impetus among the students in Corr Hall and had as a leader of its formation Reverend Father Mat- thew Corcoran. The name of Reverend Dr. Joseph A. Hickey, O. S. A., now Assist- tant General of the Order is also closely associated with the club's formation. The movement flourished among the seminarians and gradually the idea spread to such an extent that members of the college were admitted to its privileged ranks. The aim of the society was to promote an interest in scholastic and social activities. Likewise to foster an interest in the Arts and movements of their cultivation, such as debating, dramatics, etc. That it at once achieved its purpose we can be quite certain, for the Epsilon Phi Theta maintained a leading role amid the other organizations on the campus from the moment of its inception until the great war. With the coming of the war the knell of the fraternity's supremacy was sounded. So great was the number of artsmen who volunteered for service that the fraternity was forced to disband. It will always be with a feeling of justifiable pride that we point to the fact that the majority of its members served in the armed forces during those bloody years of 1917-18. In 1919 the fraternity was reorganized and soon resumed her former activities; but between the years 1919 and 1925 other organizations had sprung up which, due to the increased enrollment in other schools in the college managed to overshadow the Epsilon Phi Theta in regards to the size of membership and activity. But the club was still functioning in its old form and many were the activities sponsored and suc- cessfully promoted by the arts men during those years. From 1926-28 the Epsilon Phi Theta flourished in all its fraternal glory. Her members could x seen on the varsity teams in all major and minor sports. She furnished the editors and most of the staffs for the main campus publications. Some of the leading roles in college dramatics, were filled with great histrionic skill by the arts men. Under capable and energetic leaders and composed of enthusiastic and co- operating members it made itself felt in every field of endeavor. Then came the decline and subsequent revival. Like any other organization that m p COI EGK Three hundred sixty-eight Three hundred sixty-nine THE 1Q31 BELLE AIR [T has enjoyed a long and uninterrupted existence, the Epsilon Phi Theta soon lapsed into a lamentable but inevitable decay. It remained for a turbulent but progressive Sophomore class (none other than ourselves, the Seniors) to become dissatisfied with the present state of affairs and break away. They formed a rival arts organization known as the Pi Omega Phi having as members the Sophomore class and a few of the more active Freshmen. The Pi Omega Phi blossomed forth almost overnight and, as it were, took the college by storm. They “awakened the horrified upperclassmen from their lethargic coma of self-complacency and aroused them to action. For the first and only time in the history of the school there were two fraternities in the same school. The sudden ascendance of the Pi Omega Phi and its phenomenal activity served as a stimulant for the older organization and after a thorough overhauling and remodeling the ponderous machinery of the Epsilon Phi Theta was again set in motion. Once more things began to happen, several activities were undertaken chiefly among which were the Interfraternity Boxing Bouts. (This year's bouts were the fourth edition and by this time they have become an established activity for the Arts school and likewise a Villanova institution). Things went on like this for a year; the spirit of competition serving as an impetus to both organizations. Then at the re quest of the college authorities and the members of the older organization a joint meet ing of the Pi Omega Phi and the Epsilon Phi Theta was held at which both societies were disbanded and a new one formed consisting of the members of both Arts Organi- zations. The name of the older fraternity, Epsilon Phi Theta was adopted. During the subsequent three years the new society, imbued with the active spirit of Pi Omega Phi members, quickly gained the former prestige of the early organiza- tion. No other fraternity has been as active in so many fields as has the E. P. T. Her teams, if not winning championships have struck terror into the hearts of her opponents. She has furnished the guiding impetus and most of the officers and charter members of the Literary society which has done so much for dramatics and debate work in the college. She has likewise furnished the editors and most of the staff for the Junior Courtier, the Villanovan, and the Belle Air. Her members are prominent among class and school activities. She has an elaborate program of events scheduled for this year and while carrying them out is already planning ambitious .activities for next year. Could anything be more indicative of a fraternity s excellence. g' W w w thk i )si hkljJk'aiii ■jfhnrrT a-:5 Phi Kappa Pi TOM BRIEN President Thomas Brien.........................President Nicholas Cattie ................Vice-President Andrew Brennan ......................Secretary J. Byrne ............................Treasurer PHI KAPPA PI is one of the oldest active Greek letter organizations on the campus. It was organ' lzed in 1907, the founders having a two-fold purpose in view. They conceived a society which would engender a fraternal spirit of co-operation amongst the undergraduates themselves and likewise between the Alumni and student bodies. They thought, t(x , that such an organization would be conducive of interest- ing discussion on current, scientific and technical problems. And thus adhering constantly to the original purposes of its conception, it has prospered and expanded year after year in unbroken succession down to the present. The students who attended the first official meeting of this society and comprised the charter membership, were but twenty in number. Since that time, the membership has been gradually increased by the annual selection of eligible candidates for membership. At present there are well over a hundred active members participating in the functions of the society. In view of the limited enrollment of student engineers, this expansion is indeed remarkable. The annual drive for new members was culminated on the night of March 8th, when fifty-two students, selected from among the candidates of the four Engineering courses, were admitted to the fraternity following their initiation, which ceremony, incidentally, entailed more than usual excitement and fun for both victims and wit- nesses, because of the unusually large group of prospective fraternity members. Im- mediately following the ceremonies of initiation, the customary banquet was tendered the new members as a panacea for their sufferings and as a congenial method of intro- ducing fraternity brothers. The unbroken smoothness of the evening's proceedings attest the sincerity and success of A. K. Brennan and his committeemen to provide a delightful evening for everyone. During the past year, many interesting and original papers were presented to the fraternity by members at the regular weekly meetings. The officers of the society, always seeking to sustain high interest in the activities of these meetings, were able to secure several very instructive motion pictures of engineering developments and con- struction methods. Aside from the instructive data given in this way, several non- original papers with lantern-slide illustrations, were presented by members. It is a fact, that the Phi Kappa Pi during the past year has surpassed any efforts in this line ever before attempted in its endeavor to provide a real and tangible evidence for its existence. It is a time honored custom that the Phi Kappa Pi should usher in each succeeding social season with the ever popular ‘'Owl Hop.” This brilliant affair was featured in the main ballroom of the Benjamin Franklin Hotel where our perfectly attired couples wove intricate patterns to the cacaphonous jazz of our own Villanovans. Much credit is due Herman Winterer and his committeemen for the success of this venture. It was doubtless the most brilliant of all the dances sponsored by the frat- B P ffmwfnor V1LLAHOVA COLLEGI r.-m, ft Three hundred seventy Es8SSSlSriL 'THE 1931 BELLK'aIR 8?l MS rijfiMKll K)-j K jSgSr . • f'i. Si _jric iggg jlgE BpB |§§ li-r crnity during the past years. The regret evidenced on the features of the dancers as the last strains died away, gave mute testimony of our appreciation of the committee's efforts. In the field of athletics. Phi Kappa Pi despite the paucity of her members, has always been able to organize teams which could vie with the strongest teams entered in the fraternity leagues. This is not surprising in light of the fact that many of her athletes are of varsity calibre, but because of the acknowledged stiffness of their studies and the consequent scarcity of leisure time, they have been unable to devote themselves to varsity sports. The basketball team included many of these scholastic stars in its personnel, and from this material. Phi Kappa Pi was enabled to fashion a smooth-working combination that established a creditable showing in fraternity com- petition. As has been the case in former years, indications point toward another league leading baseball club for Phi Kappa Pi. Early prospects for the team are highly favorable and as have been generally the case, there is a generous sprinkling of highly touted stars among the candidates for the fraternity nine. The fraternity will close an outstanding year for successful activities with the event of the Phi Kappa Pi banquet in the latter part of May. Each year the fraternity strives to make this occasion a memorable affair for her members. The banquet of this year will be no exception unless we point to its unsurpassed excellence which seems assured, as such. And so Phi Kappa Pi closes another happy page in its history. Not t x much praise and congratulation can be showered upon the present officials of the society, particularly President Thomas Brien, whose sane policies and shrewd decisions enabled the society to weather with an even keel such obstacles as might tend to founder old Phi Kappa Pi. The various committees, too, are deserving of the highest commenda- tion because of the newer glories for their fraternity accruing from their tireless and unselfish efforts. And should we not felicitate the members of old Phi Kappa Pi, without whose whole-hearted co-operation, the society s activities could never have enjoyed the success which is theirs? Truly then, Phi Kappa Pi can not only claim another brilliant page in her history, but inspired by such a wholesome spirit of leadership and co-operation, might predict a still more brilliant future. ILLANOVA COIyLEG L'Ts. . Tii.-Y.. . r r.i., Three hundred seventyone MIL ? «V ;gi=JW| 'ii mum the iq§f rniJE' '. Lambda Kappa Delta B' HOW GARRITY Prendent Howard J. Garrity .................President James Finn ...................Vice-President Howard J. Richmond ................Secretary Donato Alamprese ..................Treasurer ► ACK in the days when men not only thought that they were rugged, hut really lived up to their iotas, there was founded on the campus a fraternity of Pre-Medical students. They named the newly formed organization after three saints of the Church, Saints Luke, Cosmos and Damian. In the second year they inaugurated the now famous L. K. D. initiation, a gruesome affair for the ushering of aspiring students into the fraternity with their fellow students. The preceptor of the fraternity has always been the Dean of the Science School, Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A. Last year, due to the inaugura- tion of the Science Seminar, the fraternity was placed actually on its own feet, and a reorganization took place. The faithful were kept as charter members, and it was this group that outlined the program of events which were to surpass even the wildest dreams of its fraternal predecessors. Howard J. Garrity, a popular man about the campus, was selected to lead the newly organized fraternity through the vicissitudes of a second youth. The second member of the Senior class to be elected to office was Donato J. Alamprese, Treasurer . James B. Finn, Jr., was elected Vice-President; and Howard J. Richmond was named Secretary. The committee heads were H. R. Dougherty, Chairman of the Committee on Admissons; J. P. Flynn, Jr., of the Dance Committee; D. J. Alamprese, Manager of Basketball; G. M. Connor, Student Council Member, and J. P. Flynn, Jr., Scrgeant-at-Arms. The first real event of the year in which the fraternity participated was the Interfraternity Basketball League. The team representing the Science men had the distinction this year of being the only team to defeat the League champions. Delta Pi Epsilon. Indeed this is only the second time that Lambda Kappa Delta has failed to win the championship since the inception of the league ten years ago. Speaking of the individual honors accorded the members of the team, the frat- ernity boastfully points out the fact that A1 Pacenta made the All-Frat League team, while McAteer and Timm made the second All-League team. McAteer was also voted the most consistent player in the league. The members of the dual L. K. D. basketball team were: forwards, McAteer, Collins, Timm, and Dunleavy; centers, Morrison and Keane; guards, Paccnta, Ocelus, Alamprese, and Pozzi. The next event of importance in fraternity life was the initiation. It took place in the gym of Alumni Hall during the fated and well-known Ides of March. It was a night that will be long remembered by the neophytes at the initiation business. There were all the usual tortures with a few new ones thrown in for good measure. Now that all the men included in the lists of the society were full-fledged mem- bers the fraternity began to think seriously of its social duties to the other students of the college. Lent was in full swing and not far off came St. Patrick's day, the legitimate break in fortv davs of abstinence. There has been a tradition in the fraternity that the Lambda Kappa Delta fraternity should be the organization to furnish the dancing and entertainment for that evening. So the gym was cleaned, swept, aired and decorated fit to suit the king. And in the evening came all th'e VILLANOVA COIvIvEGE V vvvy, ri.,. f ... T i¥lWm¥lIiIll2T£l Three hundred seventy-two college princes with their princesses to trip the light fantastic to the accompaniment of the ever popular Villanovans. That the interlude was a success has been granted by everyone on the campus that memorable evening. The success achieved was due in no small part to all mcm- bers of the fraternity, t«th old and new, and especially to the members of the com' mittee led by Jim Flynn. They were Jean G. Cushing, Paul A. Giovinco, Leon Harter, Louis Hoff stein, Charles Moore, Michael Jordan and Anthony Leitner. The final social affair to be sponsored by the Lambs was the annual banquet given to the members of the Pre'Med school in the Poor Richard's Club in Philadelphia, which is famed for its cuisine. It was an unprecedented success gastronomically, for' ensically (for there was an unusual group of famous after dinner speakers) and socially. Joseph B. Sofranko was chairman of the affair and much credit is due to him as well as to the able committee that assisted him: Chester Pozzi, Ed. Grobman, Ed. Ocelus, Ed. Timm, Frank Ditchey and Jack Wilson. Lambda Kappa Delta has always been composed of active members, active not only in their own society but in all other extracurricular activities. And, before closing this brief account of the PreMedical fraternity, it is fitting that the activities of the more prominent members be mentioned. The retiring President, Howard J. Garrity, held the responsible position of Business Manager for the 1951 Belle Air. Mr. Garrity has also served as Manager of Golf at Villanova, since the inauguration of a team in that sport here three years ago. Jean G. Cushing was College Editor of the weekly Villanovan; Carl Lcchner was Editor of the Mendel Bulletin: associated with the Belle Air Staff was Dan Alamprcsc, who also served as President of the Interfraternity Basketball League: while Nathan Sussman and Joseph Sofranko were Associate Editors of the Mendel Bulletin. The heritage which the older members of the Lambda Kappa Delta hand to their successors is one of which any similar body of men may be proud. It is unselfish as it is loyal. If only the future men accept this heritage for what it is; then there will be no doubt that the Pre Med fraternity will rise to the heights of achievements that are more commendable and loyal. Three hundred seventy-three Delta Pi Epsilon Maurice Doyle .....................President George R. Blaney .............Vice-President Charles Keffer ....................Secretary Carl Wagley .......................Treasurer WITH the inauguration of the Department of Commerce and Finance at Villanova in Septem- ber, 1922, came the auspicious beginning of the Delta Pi Epsilon fraternity. At that time, the infant of the campus, it has since grown to be the largest and most popular: and, for this fact, much credit must go to the beloved Dean of the Business School, the Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, who has given unsparingly of his time and effort to bring the fraternity to the fore. In that year, after careful consideration, a constitu- tion was written which laid down rules which have and which will preserve this fraternity to Villanova for many years. While speaking of the constitution mention must be made of the motto adopted at the time: “Honor, Duty and Justice. The purpose of the fraternity is not only to assist its members while on the campus, but, through the co-operation of the faculty, to furnish information and solutions to many problems that confront the present day business man. With the realization of such possibilities the organization was founded. It is a cherished desire now to found a business man's library where a business survey or a weekly service will be furnished to all undergraduate members. Due to the devastating fire some activities have been curtailed. With the com- pletion of the new up-to-date Commerce and Finance building the progress of the fraternity can now be advanced more readily and more extensively. Aside from the business and educational phase of their activity, where no effort is too great to assist their members, the Delta Pi Epsilon officers have always found time to lead their fellow students in the social and athletic sides of collegiate life. At an early meeting of the group this year elections were held to replace several men elected at the close of the previous year, but who had not returned. Maurice Doyle was elected President and Charles Ketfcr was elected Secretary. The other officers were George Blaney, Vice-President; Carl Wagley, Treasurer and Joseph Kelly, Student Council Member. Socially, the fall football dance was again an outstanding success. The ballroom was taxed by a capacity crowd, come to celebrate the defeat of the strong Georgetown team. u M. DOYLE Ptcndtnt Immediately after the mid-year examinations, Delta Pi Epsilon joined hands with the other three campus fraternities to put over another social event in the Inter- fraternity Ball, the chairmanship of the Ball being held by George Blaney, Vice- President of Delta Pi Epsilon. Another distinction of the fraternity is the prominent place it holds on the field of sport. Its members are the leaders of nearly every major sport. On the gridiron it was the most representative of any fraternity or department on the campus and it has furnished the nucleus of every Wildcat football team for the past six years. The following are the most prominent men in football for the past season: William Bradley, Joseph Kelly, Charles Witkowski, Fred Donovan, William Sheehan, Arthur Harkins, Thomas Morgan, James McLaughlin, John Highfield, Thomas Three hundred seventy-four the 1951 i!Ku.K Ain JrrogW iW i Edwards Matthew DeLuca, Robert Rosen, John Smith, Richard Hickey, Harold Ueisler, Edward Donahue, James Peterson, Clement Tarter, Martin Gezzer, George Gasella, Joseph Czesick, Squire Lynch, James Kehoe, and Manager John Blaney. On the basketball court Tom Morgan was selected to lead Doc’s warriors Due to an unfortunate fooball injury Tom was on the retired list and the responsibility fell on the shoulders of another of the fraternity's members, Art Harkins. Other impor- tant players were Joseph Czesick, Thomas Edwards, and Metro Weston. The baseball team was again captained by a business man, none other than the versatile Morgan. He was assisted by John Dalton, George Blaney, George Gazella, Joseph Czcsick, Thomas Edwards, Squire Lynch, Harold Geisler, Waldo Dragone, James Kehoe, John Smith, George King, Metro Weston, Albert Trotsky, and William Crowley, besides Associate Manager Slutsky. The track team was successful in many of its important meets due to the untiring efforts of Captain Highfield, Joseph Kelly, Edward Donohue, Thomas Edwards, Joseph Fox, and others, all members of Delta Pi Epsilon. The tennis team was captained by Peter Forve, another Delta Pi Epsilon member. The fraternity's members were prominent also in hockey, golf, and all intra- mural sports. The Interfraternity basketball championship of 1931 was another feather in the frat's cap. This plucky group of basketeers banded together and with that undying spirit of fight, that lasted from the first to the last whistle, went out and captured the coveted prize for Delta Pi Epsilon from their staunch rivals, the Lambda Kappa Delta Fraternity, holder of the title for three years straight. The team was composed of Fred Donovan, Peter Frove, Joseph Kelly, John Highfield, George Blaney. James Garrity, Harold Driscoll, William Crowley, and was managed by John Dalton. In leaving, the Senior members of Delta Pi Epsilon have a message: ‘With the completion of a four-year sojourn at Villanova which will be considered the happiest years of our lives, in the record that we have been able to achieve, and the knowledge that we have been given the opportunity of affiliating ourselves with that great organ- ization, Delta Pi Epsilon, we take this opportunity to hid adieu to the beloved halls of Villanova and will always remember the friendships that were built here. May Delta Pi Epsilon continue to flourish in the future as it has in the past. Three hundred seventy-five A Hi ITIBIIIIBUrHriTii----------------------------- ajjfj iT :v i TTi TT villakova college L'i.I..v.IiV.‘i‘A ‘i . ±V. 1' BBEii_vViuY TTirX 5 Villanova Branch of A.S.M.E. President ........................Thomas Brien Secretary-Treasurer...........Paul Kaufmann THE American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1925 organized at Villanova a branch of the society to offer the students an opportunity to parties pate in extra-curriculum engineering activities. Pic- tures are shown every week dealing with the latest developments in the field of science. Experts in the same fields are frequent visitors at Villanova. Professor Morehouse has been the acting force be- tom brien hind the movement. It was due to his efforts that the society came here and it was due to his driving force that the members have worked to make it a success. All branches of the engi- neering school have members in the society. Meetings are held regularly in Phila- delphia and dinners are followed by illustrated lectures on topics that are discussed by the leading engineers of the world. One outstanding trait of the club is its steady progress. Year after year it has advanced until we have wondered how much room for further advancement was left for the members in the coming years. But the result is always advancement when the year’s records are examined. The other clubs on the campus might do well to follow the lead of this technical club in the matter of progress. In the years to come we hope it continues at the pace it is now setting. . c I iJUUlM 1’ '! ' Three hundred seventy-eight VII.LANOVA COLIvEGE XSSypsS a wiaiwjar. VUlJ lUUj THE 1Q31 BKU.P. am Brooklyn-Long Island Club Mallon J. Flynn .................President Joseph Barsin ..............Vice-president James T. McGlinn ................Secretary Arthur Ziegler ..................Treasurer THE Brooklyn-Long Island Club is one of the youngest organizations on the Villanova College campus. It was formed in the earlier part of this year. The purpose of this small group was to further Villa- nova interests in their city and to so expound Villanova ideals in Brooklyn and vicinity that the great flow of potential college students of that district might be directed along that highway of education which leads from Brooklyn to Villanova. The Brooklyn-Long Island Club embarked on its , first social adventure, the first annual Easter dance, which was held at t u oc • George in Brooklyn, New York. It was an affair that will go down in the annals of Villanova College as one of the most successful dances of the year. c presi cn o the club, Mallon J. Flynn, and the committee under the leadership of Arthur Wastu are to be complimented for the splendid manner in which the •UKl , While it is not for us to prophesy, we feel certain that the BnK.klyn Bmg Island Club will attain even greater accomplishments in the future. , ■ , j gratulates the club on it? participation in activities and on its fine showing and wishes them a bigger and better year in 1932. M J. FLYNN Proliant Three hundred seventy-nine Catholic Press Apostolate Edward Ocilus Edward Principe Joseph Rinehart William Santenelo Basil Shorb Albert Wagner William Zeil Joseph Houseman Russell Hurst William Hines, Jr Walter Lennone Carl B. Lechner Edward McBride Roger O’Donnell Richard Avil P. F. Byrnes Edward D’Elia Frank Estrada Harry Englehart James Finn John Giltinan HERE are the men who have worked week after week throughout the year distributing the Catholic Press to the students of Villanova. These publications come out once a week and it is of the utmost importance that they reach the students as soon as possible. They are used in many classes as a text for they contain all the news of the world that might interest the Catholic reader. Most of the students at Villanova are subscribers to at least one Catholic publication. Each Monday these students reported to Father Stanford's office and to them were given the copies of the weeklies. They took them to all the classes and saw to it that the proper men were given their copies on time. It was a task that required steady work and permitted no miscarriages. For their efforts they received nothing but impositions from the students. Few of their fellow classmen realized the difficulties of the position. These men as all others that assisted Father Stanford received no credit for their labor. To them and Reverend Stanford the seniors offer their sincercst thanks for bringing to us of these Catholic publications. VILLANOVA college iSizsze Three hundred eighty I H IIII - X7’«Tn� ; 'ni 17TT-. TT J— - yuiii THF ioTf A;Br iM mi a ■ ■ in iiinm Coal Crackers' Club 1(_ John P. Blaney ....................President James Whelan ...................Vice-President James McKelvey ......................Secretary Daniel Bockley ......................Treasurer Ui HERE is a club of only a few years’ standing cn the campus which in that short space has taken its place among the leaders and is now second to none. The position it holds today needs no explaining. Suc- cess has crowned its efforts ever since the day of its organization. It had several difficult struggles in the days of its foundation but after a short time it was running under full blast. Under the leadership of John Blaney, who was also Varsity Football Manager during the past year, the social aspect of the club was greatly strengthened. - ........ event of the winter season in the coal region. The chairman of the dance was Edward Brown, well-known Artsman. The orchestra was one of national renown and appreciated; the decorations were chosen with the skill of men long familiar with the work. The dance began about ten and continued until several hours after mid night or several hours before dawn. Other events were given by the club during the year but none compared with this dance. There are few clubs on the campus that run dances which are equal to the offering of the Coal Crackers’ Club. These dances are the boast of the Alumni as well as students. May the following years' functions be as successful. JOHN blaney Prendent The dance was the outstanding ' m 1 iiimm VILLANOVA COIvUEGE iWiW: T Three hundred eighty-one s Jersey City Club Donald J. Gildea ... William R. Dineen George Artaserse .. ..........President ..........Secretary ........T reasurer FROM the suburbs of the Big Town these students gathered to form a club that might bring honor to the name of Villanova up where Jersey ends. To say the very least they have done so and in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired. They have entered the social field and have conquered it Their dances are the gathering of the younger set of Northern Jersey. They lead and all others follow. On the roll call we find numerous Villanovans of note, among them—Donald Gildea, who starred in track; George Blaney, baseball star and Student Coun- cil Chairman; “Mighty” Witkowski, man of many pursuits and football luminary, and others, as Bill Dineen, “Bono” Dalton, Tom Connelly and Anthony DeBarba. The name of Villanova has always been popular in that region, but since the activities of this club it has not only become known but famous. The larger amount of students from this region attest the fact and this number is growing every year. The club is active on as well as off the campus. It holds regular meetings which is an unusual custom for a club of that sort. Perhaps this accounts for its extraordinary success. But no matter to what cause it may be attributed, we wish it all the luck it may possibly have and a continued line of dances equal to the last one. “DON GILDEA Puudtnt _____ m m U M dud ill MCl CClXU .. XLW - � jsf x a 'n :-tv VILLAHOVA COLLEGE Three hundred eighty-two sell M JUOf THE 1951 BELLE AIR LLiESfl ll'Ll (. Ll Lawrence Club President ...............James P. Flynn, Jr. vice President .................Georoe Bain Secretary ...........................Matthew DeLuca Treas'” r ............................Daniel Crowley Sergeant-at'Arms............John J. O’Connor FPUNDED c,evcn years aK°. the Lawrence Club . has completed another year of successful social unctions on and off the campus. Composed of stu- dents hailing from the world's largest small city, situ- ated on the historic and picturesque banks of the Merrimac, the Lawrence Club has always been the ohday season s social pacemaker and this year's dance, eld at the Crystal Gardens in Shawsheen, was the outstanding affair in a section known for the brilliancy james flynn of its college functions. PundtH Under the leadership of James Flynn, the president, committees were formed shortly after registration in September. From then on the work was earned forward without a hitch until it rose to a climatic finish in the ballroom whose walls were a solid mass of blue, dotted here and there by Villanova banners. The music, furnished by the leading orchestra of the valley, was excellent. The gowns of the fair sex somewhat rivalled the Paris creations. The merriment will long be remembered when the dance is but a memory. Mr. Flynn cannot be given too much credit for his part in the success of the dance. Though opposed by numerous members, he carried on to the betterment of all. Mr. Matthew DeLuca ably assisted him by the expert handling of the funds. Mr. Bain, the vice-president, handled the business affairs successfully. villanova college PfWTi MAMMm T ;«V T....V.. .v „ V... V.3 V v ■' • . • _ .L_ crL____i____f,aht -three - Pi p| a ■ ■ i • isir -:e ip llk air New Jersey Club President......................John Fa brill Vice-President ......ANTHONY J. DeBarba Secretary..............................David Murphy Treasurer............................William Straub ARISING from the Miasmic Marshes in multitudes like the mosquito for which their section is famous, many Jersey boys wended their weary way Villanovaward. From the time these men organized, their group became a powerful factor in campus poli- tics—a cynosure for achievements. The Christmas formals given during the holidays were famed among the best regional dances ever held. When the Jersey Club gave a dance it could be covered like one of the changeless dicta of the famous Mcdes and Persians— that dance was a success. This success was only the product of hard work, and therefore totally deserved. Too much credit cannot be given the diligent committeemen, both official and unofficial (for every member aided in settling the maze of attendant details to such an undertaking). Many of their members have taken an active part in the college activities and several Jerseyites are to be seen occupying important positions in the Literary Club and the Villanovan Staff. We look forward to even greater things from the New Jersey Club in the future. i. JOHN FABRIF.L Ptttidcn: 33Z555SZSZ S28E5!a3 .Zb «□9 VILLANOVA COLLEGE Three hundred eighty-four 2� i I KT-j ' . r • 3£=;w; r 7 Tvxj7 THK 1 )S1 HICLiJk’aIU R. C. R S. Club Edward Mueller .....................President Clement Busenkell .............Vice-President Frank Remy .........................Treasurer John McHenry .......................Secretary Kennard Koons....................Sergeanvat-Arms r'ft ’HE Roman Catholic High School Club of Villa' A nova, which was founded nine years ago, has grown to be the largest and most active high school club in the college. Boasting a membership of nearly fifty loyal alumni of Catholic High, this organization has attained an enviable position on the campus. The original purpose of the R. C. H. S. Club was to preserve the memory of Catholic High and to encourage students at that institution to matriculate at Villanova after being graduated from high school. Members of the R. C. H. S. Club not only are represented, but excel, in every' field of college activity—scholastic, athletic, literary and social. Much of the prominence of the society has resulted from the character of the long line of brilliant social functions which it has sponsored. This year, the club held the Autumn Frolic, which took place on November 29th at the Hotel Adelphia Roof Garden. On that beautiful fall night Villanovas adherents were transported from the gloom of defeat at the hands of the Washington State Cougars to the joy and bliss which only a welbconducted dance can produce. To Frank Janson, chairman of the Dance Committee, and his efficient assistants, to Edward Mueller, president of the club, and his fellow officers, and to all the mem- bers who displayed the true “Catholic High spirit in attending meetings and co-oper ating with their chosen officers, must go the credit for raising the Roman Catholic High School Club of Villanova from the level of prominence to the height of tame EDU ARD MUELLER hcitdtnl VILLANOVA COLLEGE i .‘t .. ’! i r. V'.. i .i y... i... i f a -- Sanctuary Society | 'HE daily services in the chapel require a goodly number of priests. At the same time these services require a great many more assistants. Masses in the morning and prayers and Benediction at evening take the attentions of numerous men if they are to be carried out in the proper manner. These men have volunteered their services and we find them doing their work day in and day out without ever boasting about it. These men have formed what they have called the Sanctuary Club. It is the most active club on the campus and still we hear less about it than any other organization. Two nights a week when Benediction was held there was the necessity of passing out the hymn cards and when it was over they had to be collected. The passing of the cards and on many occasions pamphlets demanded a system of some sort and it was these men who performed the labors. The services would be dull without an organist so the Sanctuary Society supplied one. Reverend Father Stanford is the organizer of this body and in this as in all affairs related to the religious life of the student body he must receive his just credit. Without him chapel would not be one half as interesting as it has been. Father Stanford has placed his best efforts behind all activities. This is the sole reason we can give for the excellent program carried out during our four years at Villanova. Chapel became pleasure and the members of the Sanctuary Society certainly contributed their share towards these ends. The Sancturary Society while instituted several years ago has hardly reached the heights that it really deserves. To the senior members who are leaving, the Belle Air and the student body take this opportunity to thank them for the splendid work they have performed as members of this progressive society. May the years to come repay them for all the efforts they have placed towards making things run smoothly for us. Three hundred eighty-six ;8Hl — ■ rr Sport Football Basketball Track Baseball THE 1Q51 BELLE AIR Varsity Club Captain Clete Gardner Thomas Morgan John High field Thomas Morgan Manager John Blaney John Donovan J. Rannazzisi Stanley Prokop to the Purple,” only in this ease the purple changes to a “V.” Here arc the men who have brought fame to Vilianova on sport fields home and abroad. Composed of all members of the Student Body who have won their letter. The men who wear the ”V.” And let it be understood the winning of a V is not a matter of routine but a stern test against the best in the country. This club is a strong factor in a united Vilianova. Containing the men who are leaders in the sport world it is natural that they are looked up to for guidance when the grade begins to grow steep. Through this organization the athletes receive the just recognition that is due them. It makes for a better feeling all around. The worth of good feeling between all branches of sport is a strong factor in the success of sport as a whole. Many letter men are leaving with this year's graduating class. Their race had been run and their names inscribed in the glory that is ever Vilianova's. They have given of their best while here. They have learned to take and give on the fields where the knocks are always hard. In the first great test they have made their mark. It is a sure sign of greatness to come—they have hut to carry on the work so nobly begun here. i a i 1«. J Three hundred eighty seven VILLAHOVA COUUEGE Three hundred eighty-eight 55x Villanova Italian Club President .............James A. Rannazzisi Vice-President ..............Ralph Lanciano Recording Secretary..........Mario J. Valle Financial Secretary.....Joseph Castellani Treasurer .....................Angelo Papa THE Villanova Italian Club has just completed the fifth year of its existence and is beyond a doubt the largest in membership of all the non-departmental organizations. Among its members are men who have taken an active part in various phases of collegiate activity. They have done their work willingly and well and are deserving of all the praise which can be rendered them. Among these individuals may be named James Rannaz' zisi, president of the society and Varsity Track Main ager; Joseph Castellani, prominent in inter-fraternity athletics and Photography Editor of the Belle Air; Joseph Costanzo, for three years Varsity track star; John Fabriel, president of the New Jersey Club and holder of the 147-pound boxing championship o t e coHcge, and David J. Cartenuto, Editor-in-Chief of the Villanovan and a mem- r of the Varsity Debating Team. It has furnished more contestants in the fraternity boxing bouts than any other club. The club s annual dance needs no boosting or superfluous praise. It was a great success just as have txen its affairs in the past. Just a word to the incoming officers. You are receiving a duty, one which will require great efforts to fulfill, one which calls for many sacrifices—the duty of pre- serving and promoting the welfare of the V. I. C. Do your work to the best of your ability—no one can ask for more. ' ':} T -i. 10 s i hi :i ; i. i a j '■). wn'i'i w riapnnrrt- - tW« • • • - i • • j ■ � —«! ry l Wilkes-Barre Club President.............Roger J. O’Donnel, Jr. Vice-President...........Peter J. Forve. Jr. Secretary...................William M. Dwyer Treasurer..................Stanley A. Prokop HERE is the leading dance club on the campus. The dances held are the pride and the talk of the Coal Region. It is the only club to hold three yearly dances. With this amount of experience can their functions help but be a success? The club is the greatest factor in the spread of Villanova fame throughout upper Pennsylvania. The members arc leading men about the campus and each is known for his ability as a go-getter. There is the president, Roger O'Donnell, who has always taken an active part in the affairs of his class and fraternity. And Peter Forve, our tennis captain, who led the Blue and White netmen to several important victories during the past years. Tommy Morgan, who needs no introduction to either the students or the followers of Villanova teams. Stan Prokop, the golf captain and editor of the year book, who has numerous other activities as side lines. Mark Ryan, who has held class offices over several years. Bill Dwyer, prominent in all social functions, along with James Kettrick. All campus clubs would do well to pattern after this one. Then we would be assured of one hundred per cent, activity in the interest of Villanova. To the mem- bers of the club who are leaving us this year we only wish them the same success as men who have upheld the honor of the club in the past. R O'DONNELL Ptatdtnt Cjfll m M lit H; M - - IP wnTDQ!lf ‘mmTrvu a VILLANOVA COJslsEGE Three hundred eighty-nine Senior Directory Alamprese. Donato J.......................................323 - 7th Ave., Altoona. Pa Anderson. John J............................Catholic University, Washington, D. C. APFBLSCHNITT. Ernest............................5408 Lebanon Avc., Philadelphia. Pa Armbrust. J. W...................................5914 Cedar Avc. Philadelphia. Pa Assante. Mario H................................. 1 335 S. Broad St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Avil, Richard D.....................................Glen Loch. Chester County, Pa. Blaney, Georce R.................................91 Brown Place. Jersey City, N. J. Blaney, John P...................................36 W. High St.. Coaldalc, Penna. Boucher. Irvan A...................................................Beaverdalc. Penna. Bradley, William.........................No. 7 Windermere Avc., Lansdowne. Penna. Brennan, Ambrose K..................................312 Grant Avc., Plainfield. N. J Brien, Thomas F..................................56 Seylc Terrace. Rochester. N. Y. BrothERSTON. J. V............................4906 Kingsessing Ave.. Philadelphia. Pa Brown, Edward J..................................332 W. Broad St.. Hazleton, Penna. Bruno. Joseph.................................... 5 Central Avc.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Buzaid. Louis L..................................82 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, Conn. Cartenuto. David.................................188 Randolph St., Rochester. N. Y. Cabrera, Arnaldo....................................34 Rosario St.. Santurce. P. R Casey. John F............................322 W. Lancaster Avc.. Ardmore, Pcnna. Castellani. Joseph...............................960 Madison Ave . Albany, N Y. Chalkley. Marion.................................3516 Grove Ave Richmond. Va Chesnick, Reuben.................................I223 N. 30th St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Cole, James B...............................Catholic University, Washington. D. C. Conley. Georce W..............................Catholic University. Washington. D. C. Connelly. Thomas ..................................102 p™ S'l 'r’ SsT lhS“j0E m.................................................................L. a.Nn 5 .....?• VJ.,la ?pnh d c Costigan, JOHN...............................Catholic Un.vc'Atty w«h.nK«on D C CosTtGAN. Lawrence.......................................« SSnBf,S,rJ ft; ft g £ Crosses'. Cornelius....................................... • • •• • Broad ■ J „ CttMMiMrHAM M M Catholic University. Washington. D. C CUNNINGHAM, M. M............................... ,79 Chestnut St.. New Haven. Conn Cushing IeYn G......................' .' .7 .7.705 Ashurst Road. Upper Darby Pa Cushing, Jean G.................. .................g $t„ Jersey City. N. J Dalton, John J.............................' .Catholic University. Washington. D C Daly, Harry ................................ Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Pa Daly. Thomas. ......................... • • •..Pacific Avc.. Jersey City. N. J DeBarba, Anthony................................................... Hopcwxll. N. J D’Elia, Alphonse................................ Prospect Ave., Lawrence. Mass. DeLuca, Matthew................................. Sullivan St.. New York City. N.Y. Diacovo. Michael.......................................... Vine St. Philadelphia. Pa. DiBerardino. Frank......................................UniversIly. Washington. D. C. Dillon. Francis.......................... 159 jcwctt St.. Jersey City. N. J Dineen, William .......................................... 40 Hazel St.. Salem. Mass. Donovan, Frederick.......................................... Road. Drexcl Park. Pa. Dooling, Thomas................................. Berkeley Road. Upper Darby. Pa. Dougherty. Hugh.............................. 5525 Media St , Philadelphia. Pa Doyle, Maurice............................... Washington Place. Perth Amboy, N. J DusHOCK, Edward.......................... 171 E Main St.. Plymouth, Pa Dwyer. William..................................... Narberth Avc.. Narberth. Pcnna ElDENBERG, PETER................................493 5 franklin St.. Wilkes-Barre. Pa Ernst, George ..................................274 Arlington Avc.. Brooklyn. N Y Eschmann, Peter.................................. 5715 n. 17th St . Philadelphia. Pa Eskin, Albert........................................ Avenue C. Bayonne. N. J Fabriele. John...............................Catholic University. Washington. D C. Falvey, Daniel................................... 5019 Ludlow St.. Philadelphia. Ka Farrell, Edward................................. . Catharine St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Fazio. John .................................... .6816 Chew St.. Philadelphia. 1 a Fisher. Joseph ................................... 31 Whitman St.. Lawrence. Mass. Flynn, James ................................ VILLANOVA COIAsEGE Three hundred ninety-one Hr IB3 TTH' Tu THE 1931 BELLKAlB JlUJ nrttr wwpy.' ttrmti V ir Flynn, Mallon J....... Forgarty, Stephen...... Forve. Peter J......... Fuhrman, Abraham. ... Gaither, Thomas........ Gara, Vincent J....... Garrett, Thomas........ Garrity, Howard........ Gildea, Donald........ Gillen, Charles..... Giovinco, Paul A....... Glackin. Cornelius____ Glynn, John J. X...... Graves. John........ Guckavan, Martin. ... Haggerty. Francis_____ Harkins. Arthur....... Heimer. Randle....... Hennessey. J. V.... Hickey. John F . High field, John___ Hookey. Edward M .. Hubbert. John B....... Ilko, John L___ Janson. Frank Jenkins, Wheeler______ Kachmarick. John A . Kauffmann, Paul J Keffer, Charles F Kellerer. John B...... Kelly. Andrew B....... Kelly, John P......’ Kelly, Joseph. ... Kelly. William J.. . .’. Kernish, Alexander. ... Kilcourse, John...... King. Vincent J... Korson. Jay H . Kosmin. Hyman..7.7.7. Kunzenbacher. August Lamond. John J....... Lane. Cornelius....... Laveson, Charles. . Lechner. Carl....... 7 Lynch. Edward P....... Lyons, Edward. . Malkin. Hyman... Martin. B. J.... McCarthy. Daniel j McCrossen. Daniel j '' McDevitt, Richard. ..' McGarrigle. Francis.. McLarney. J. Francis... McLaughlin. James L . McNerney. William...' McParland. John F..... McParland. Joseph______ McQuade. Vincent A Metz. John L... Miklasiewitz. Joseph ... Morgan, Thomas J...... Morrison, Joseph J___.' Mueller. Edward. .. MurRAY Birchard. .7 O Connor. Joseph B ... O Donnell. Roger...... O Neill. John J....... ........87 School St.. Glen Cove. N. Y. Catholic University. Washington, D. C. .....112 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. .........412 Kaighn Ave., Camden, N. J. .....5922 Cedar Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. .........4626 Green St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ....2320 Dickinson St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ..528 N. Creighton St., Philadelphia, Pa. .........70 Boyd Ave., Jersey City, N. J. ......5026 Osage Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. ..........94 Starr St., Brooklyn, N. Y. ..121 Columbus Ave., Burlington, N. J. .Catholic University, Washington, D. C. .......770 S. 15th St . Philadelphia. Pa. ..........410 Oak St., Hazleton, Penna. .Catholic University, Washington. D. C. ............................Viilanova, Pa. ....2404 N. 32nd St., Philadelphia. Pa. ..Catholic University. Washington. D. C. ....22 W. Miner St.. West Chester. Pa. .......Wallingford Ave., So. Media. Pa. ..119 Vermont Ave., Atlantic City. N. J. ..Catholic University, Washington, D. C. .......317 Felton Ave , Collingdale. Pa. . Silvcrwood-Carson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. .......2209 Walnut St.. Philadclpha, Pa. .........645 W. 20th St., Hazleton. Pa. ..........6909 Pine St., Camden, N. J. ..........14 - 4th St., MeSherrytown. Pa. .Catholic University, Washington. D. C. .....418 Strathmore Rd., Brookline, Pa. .......2821 S. 13th St.. Philadelphia, Pa ...5213 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. .......6233 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa. .....3106 Euclid Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. .........80 Sunray Ave., Lawrence, Mass. ....... 1424 N. 61st St.. Philadelphia, Pa. .......2602 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ....5634 Diamond St.. Philadelphia, Pa. .........59 Leslie Place, Irvington, N. J. Catholic University, Washington. D. C. ....Cotswold Road. Wynnewood. Penna. .....2211 N. 33rd St.. Philadelphia, Pa. ■ .....2822 Glcnwood Ave., Erie. Penna. ...19 Cambridge St., Springfield, Mass. ....17 W. Eagle Rd., Oakmont. Penna. .......1814 S. 7th St.. Philadelphia. Pa. . .. 104 Grandview Rd., Ardmore, Penna. .Catholic University, Washington, D. C. .........7217 Spruce St., Stonchurst, Pa. ....4830 Osage Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. ...226 Cleveland Ave., Riverside, N. J. .....Rudderow Ave., Mt. Ephraim, N. J. .. .929 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. ......894 S. Main St., Plantsvillc, Conn. ....205 Farwood Rd., Carroll Park. Pa. .....205 Farwood Rd.. Carroll Park. Pa. -Catholic University, Washington, D. C. ....305 N. Chester Pike, Glcnoldcn, Pa. ...4453 Thompson St., Philadelphia. Pa. .....414 E. Main St., Plymouth, Penna. .....2025 Walnut St., Philadelphia., Pa. .......5937 Latona St.. Philadelphia, Pa. .Catholic University, Washington. D. C. ■ .....18 Central Place. Wcllsville, N. Y. ...........225 Scott St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ........109 Porter St., Somerville, Mass, OPrTTTi JTrrff. V1IXAHOVA COIvLzEGK . v , , r • . Y Y r Y V t '� r- . i TT L-L4 J Three hundred ninety-two I THE 1931 BELLE AIR Orbach. Martin.......................................112 Locust St.. Wallington. N. J Pacenta, Daniel......................................201 N. 2nd St . Pottsvillc. Pa Pacitto, Alfred..............................Catholic University, Washington. D. C Papa. Angelo M......................................1900 S. 19th St . Philadelphia. Pa Pearson. M. James.........................................528 Main St.. Beacon. N. Y PeNTONY. Francis.........................................Golf View Road. Ardmore. Pa. Pozzi, Chester......................................2254 Bassford Ave . Bronx. N. Y Prokop. Stanley A............................Box 86, Jefferson Township. Ariel. Penna. Ramsey. Al Cameron....................................35 S. 62nd St . Philadelphia. Pa Rannazzisi. James............................117 Remsen Avc., New Brunswick, N. J. Rash, Harry H.......................................5811 Addison St., Philadelphia. Pa. Reitmeyer. Thomas........................................109 N. 4th St . Harrison. N. J Romano. Joseph J......................................... 337 Snadol St.. Glendale. L I Rotko. Bernard.......................................916 Snyder Ave., Philadelphia. Pa. RuDMAN, Harry M.....................................2632 Sheridan St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Ryan, Mark Lf.o..........................................385 Chestnut St., Kingston. Pa Schnappauf, Leonard.................................8735 • 97th St., Woodhaven, L I Sciacca. Thomas......................................334 E. 15th St., New York, N. Y. SCULLIN. Paul J..........................................154 Cricket Ave.. Ardmore. Pa. Shanahan, Daniel.................................... 565 - 59th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Shatz, David.....................................2838 Richmond St.. Philadelphia, Pa Sheehan, William.....................................No. 9 Maple St.. Haverhill. Mass. Sherman. Maurice....................................2014 S. Third St.. Philadelphia, Pa Shorb. Basil.................................235 W. Springettsburg Ave . York. Penna Shovlin. Bernard....................................3731 Spruce St.. Philadelphia. Pa Simkin. Leonard.....................................2414 N. 32nd St . Phi a«Jelphia. Pa Simpson. Raymond....................................3731 Spruce St-. Philadelphia. Pa. SlNNOTT, James J................................Catholic University. Washington. D. C. Slutsky. Benjamin........................................••••••••• • • EMcnville. N Y Straub. William......................................625 Sanford Ave . Newark. N. J Strauss, William....................................3303 Hanes Ave Richmond. Va Sussman, Nathan....................................... Sl • Pi Velehaadsey. Henry...................................«°9 - 23rd Dn« A«om IL I Venuti. Paschal......................................£. 8lK Ss. PhiWc'P � . £� ■ Wac-i fy Cari H 4th Union Sts.. Columbia, ra. Walker !!!!! I.....................319 Fuller Ave. St. Paul. Minn Walsh Thomas Catholic University. Washington. I). C. W stif Arthur...................................... 1364 E. 19th St.. Brooklyn N Y Wax Mn 4218 Parkside Ave . Philadelphia. Pa Wax. Mot......................................... ...1221 N. 6th St.. Harrisburg. Pa Weiss, Edward ......................................... Manheim St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Winterer. Herman ....................................- J t 2 d St j Clt N. j Witkowskl Charles....................................... Ller St.. Philadelphia. Pa Yunessa. Francis...................................‘..548 Bayway St.. Elizabeth. N J Zamorski, Adam................................ j«32 Siegel St., Philadelphia. Pa. Zulli, Michael.......................................10 Hr k 4, -s VILLAKOVA Three hundred ninety-three K In Conclusion My work on the ninth volume of the Belle Air has come to an end. I have endeavored to surpass the Villa' nova Annuals of the Past. If this is accomplished—my work is well done. At this time I wish to extend my heartfelt and lasting thanks to each member of the Staff, especially Mr. John T. Kilcourse and Mr. Joseph R. Castellani, for their splendid co-operation and whole-hearted assistance in the produc- tion of this the 1931 Belle Air. To Father Crawford, the faculty advisor, I wish to express my many thanks for his invaluable advice and sug- gestions which he offered during the year. To Father Griffin, I am very grateful for his many per- sonal favors and timely advice. I also wish to express my sincere and grateful apprecia- tion to Mr. William Cooke of the Clark Printing House for his untiring labor in helping to put forth this Yearbook. To the Juniors—all I can say is “CARRY ON. The Editor-in-Chief. iMilili V ILL AH OVA COLLEGE ------------------- II ■ I ■ ) a I ■ I ■ 1 , Y T p T -. ,T. .T i XfciTf Appreciation WE TAKE THIS OCCASION TO THANK OUR ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR GENEROUS AND MATERIAL ASSISTANCE. WITHOUT WHICH THE PUB LICATION OF THIS BOOK WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POS' SIBLE. YOURS TO COMMAND FOR HIGH GRADE SERVICE Deposit your funds with us and receive 4% interest on your Savings. Make a Will and appoint us Executor so that you may obtain the benefit of our knowledge and experience. When buying Real Estate bear in mind that we insure titles and will guard your interests. Any service in the nature of Banking, Decedents’ estates and Real Estate is here at your command. Continental-Equitable Title and Trust Company Twelfth above Chestnut Capital: $1,000,000 Surplus: $2,500,000 Deposits Over $17,000,000 UfflCfcRS WILLIAM J. McGLINN. President JOHN R. UMSTED. Viee-Pres.dent ™7HY A DURK,N- JR-. Vice-President and Comptroller 5rlrn?Av ‘ fc ir - � nd Asst. Treat. £uam I: ‘ J A“ T “ ■ HN,[ HARRINGTON. Asst. Real Eatate Officer Manager Title Dept. BRO'X N WILLIAMS, Counsel EDWARD F. BEALE JAMES S. BENN JAMES M. DALY CHARLES C. DRUEDING JAMES A. FLAHERTY EDWARD J. FLANIGAN BENJAMIN M. COLDER JOHN J. HENDERSON DIRECTORS WALTER H. JOHNSON PATRICK J. LAWLER WILLIAM J. McGLINN JOSEPH O'NEILL THOMAS F. SLATTERY JOSEPH C. TRAINER JOHN R. UMSTED „ , DANIEL F. WATERS AUBREY H. WEICHTMAN Three hundred nincty-six With Best Wishes from Our Esteemed Neighbor THE HONORABLE SAMUEL M. VAUCLAIN Three hundred ninety-seven After the grime of battle, when the season’s long strain has ended, the happy grid warrior finds his reward in Villanova’s letter proudly displayed on sweaters knitted at O’Shea Knitting Mills 2414-24 North Sacramento Avenue CHICAGO Three hundred ninety'eight Established 1888 A Quarter Century of College Photography 220 WEST 42ND STREET NEW YORK Completely Equipped to Render the Highest Quality Craftsmanship and an Expedited Serv- ice on Both Personal Portraiture and Photog- raphy for College Annuals OFFICAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO THE 1931 “Belle Air” Three hundred ninetyninc The Pennsylvania Company FOR INSURANCES ON LIVES AND GRANTING ANNUITIES BANKING-TRUST AND SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY Main Office: Packard Building Southeast Corner 15th and Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, Pa. Branch Offices: 15th St. 8C S. Penn Square 7th and Wolf Streets 20 South 15th Street 1006 W. 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Office 826 East Allegheny Avenue Broad Street Snyder Avenue RESOURCES THIRTY.NINE MILLION DOLLARS Four hundred one I EVERYTHING for tHe GARDEN. HIGHEST QUALITY ONLY. The Leading Seed House in PHila. Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE ESTEY MINUETTE Again Estcy leads in the field with the introduction of a portable PIPE ORGAN which is made possible only through the use of Estcy Patent Pipes. The Estcy Minuettc with its two hundred and thirty-one pipes all contained within the Grand or Up- right Piano Case, is indeed a Pipe Organ in the modern manner. The Minuettc may be seen and heard at our Studio. Descriptive litera- ture will be sent on request. We also carry a full line of Reed Organs and Electric Blowers. T. M. Quimby ESTEY ORGAN STUDIO 1706 RITTENHOUSE STREET T lining—Repairing PENnypacker 0840 Compliments of Honorable Elwood J. Turner of Delaware County Four hundred two The Wayne Title and Trust Co. Established 1890 Always at Tour Service BANKING DEPARTMENT TITLE AND TRUST SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES DEPARTMENT WAYNE, PA. OUR GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR THE HONORABLE SAMUEL T. BODINE Again, we acknowledge the kind remembrance FROM THE HONORABLE w. H. CRAWFORD Four hundred three Lighting Mater Misericordiae Academy for Girls Fixtures Waldron Academy Manufactured, by for Boys Horn 8C Brannen Merion Mfg. Co. Montgomery County Pennsylvania Broad and Noble Streets Philadelphia Conducted by the Sisters of Mercy William C. Martin Compliments of Manufacturing Jeweler Enterprise Tallow and Grease Co. 908 CHESTNUT ST. PHILADELPHIA E © 3� % Makers of Villanova Rings Class. 1931 Richmond and Ontario Streets Philadelphia, Pa. Four hundred four A'A Milk Scott-Powell Co, PHILADELPHIA Defiance Sales Corporation 1214 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA Engineering and Drafting Supplies Many of our products arc for sale in the Belle Air Book Store The Established 1895 Pcnnypackcr 9379 Pennsylvania Fire B. E. LOEPER Insurance Co. Diamonds Incorporated 1825 Watches Jewelry Office: Independence Square A Philadelphia Institution Over One 112-114 South 11th Street Century Old Second Floor Philadelphia, Pa. DIRECTORS C. F. Shallcrote rm. W. Bod.ne Joteph Wayne. Jr. Morn, L. Clothier «E o 3 Wm. F. Kurts Ceorse H. Frasier Henry L. Brown Alan H. Reed L. H. Kinnard School, College and Society Emblems Specializing in Fancy Cut Stones and T. Mas'll Pat ter ton, Secretary Platinum Jewelry Harry A. Carl. Auiitant Secretary Excess Charges Eliminated Four hundred five Victor V. Clad Co. MEHL LATTA 117-119-121 South 11th Street INC. Philadelphia Manufacturers of Lumber Coal Kitchen Equipment for Colleges and Institutions BUILDING MATERIALS AND WALL BOARD China - - Glass Silverware ROSEMONT, PA. FIRST NATIONAL BANK 1873—1931 Conshohocl cn's E EXTEND to you a cor' dial invitation to avail your- self of the elaborate provision we have made to accommodate the banking needs of our cus- tomers along the Main Line. Wc offer you every banking facility, as well as an extra measure of courtesy and service. It will be convenient for you to use the private parking space in the rear of our building free from the limitations of traffic regulations. Oldest and Largest Banl{ Counties Title and Trust Company Ardmore, Penna. Four hundred six Nurseries General Contracting WM. H. DOYLE Berwyn, Pennsylvania TREES—shrubs—evergreens of all kinds. Old English box bushes—trees—hedges. Landscaping. Roads built and repaired. S w i m m i n g pools—tennis courts—rocker' ies. Masonry work—drain age—wells built. Fences of all kinds erected, from sea- soned chestnut and cedar. Bell Phones—Nursery, Berwyn 51 Contracting Dept.—Berwyn 278 40 Tears' Experience THE BRYN MAWR TRUST COMPANY Bryn Mawr, Pa. Every Bank and Trust Facility That a Modern Institution Can Offer We Invite Your Patronage Philip A. Hart. President. Brandle 8C Smith Co. Manufacturing Confectioners Mellowmints” 5th and Bristol Streets Philadelphia F. V. WARREN COMPANY Building Construction Lewis Tower, 15th Locust Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. Four hundred seven Wood-Stretch 8C Dominic J. Cannito Company Trading As Painters TONY KENNEDY SON and Mason Decorators Contractors 1922-24 Sansom Street 319 NORTH 64TH STREET Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA “Not How Cheap—But How Good’’ Compliments COLADONATO of TAILOR SHOP New Standard Baking Company The College Tailor We Handle Anything That May be Cleaned or Dyed F. Coladonato. Prop. No. 2, Arthur Road, Rosemont, Penna. 9TH JEFFERSON STS. Telephone Bryn Mawr 1266 PHILADELPHIA Wishing the Graduating Class Success! Four hundred eight MOUNT AIRY GREY GRANITE This Granite is used very exten- sively for Broken Range Work in large Public Buildings, such as— Churches, Convents, Schools, Etc. Has been used fit the follourtnt ST. CHARLES SEMINARY Overbrook, Pa. VILLA MARIA COLLEGE Frasier, Pa. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Germantown, Pa. MT. ST. JOSEPH S COLLEGE Chestnut Hill, Pa. ST. BENEDICT'S CONVENT Germantown, Pa. GEORGE E. SCRANTON 615 Witherspoon Bldg. Philadelphia, Pa. Tete Brothers Wholesale purveyors of the finest COFFEES AND TEAS in hulk 107 South Front Street Philadelphia, Pa. Four hundred nine Best Wishes Compliments of Paul Monaghan A. Salus 8C Son 1518 Locust Street Costumes Best Wishes to For Plays and Masques Villanova College Academic Caps and Gowns for Commencement From Booklet on Request Hart 8C Hutchinson Company WAAS SON Philadelphia Office 123 S. 11th Street Philadelphia, Pa. ARCHITECTS BUILDING Four hundred ten Compliments of The Wilson Laundry BRYN MAWR, PA. Careful Hand ling and Quality” Established 1895 Telephone, Bryn Mawr 254 Refrigeration for all Purposes YORK ICE MACHINERY CORPORATION 1238 N. 44th St., Philadelphia Ice Cream and Dairy Machinery Air Conditioning Equipment With Best Wishes Harrison, Mertz Enilen, Inc. Landscape Engineers Contractors to Villanova College 5328 GREENE STREET Telephone. Germantown 9904 Four hundred eleven Compliments FRANK V. FAYANT Authorized Ford Dealer ROSEMONT, PA. REPAIR COSTS? We Don't Try to “Get Rich” on Your Forel- and Wc NEVER BOOST Our Estimated Price Bring It in—or Phone Bryn Mawr 803 JOHN L. SNYDER GEORGE KATZ 8C COMPANY Holton—Selmer Plastering Band Instruments Oriental Plastering and Stucco Work 1829 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE 2502 West Harold Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Columbia 8477 Park 5017 Office Furniture Deikt and Chairs Security Steel Filing Cabinets Storage Cabinets Steel Shelving Complete Line of School Furniture JOSEPH L. SHOEMAKER CO. Shoemaker Building 926 ARCH STREET Philadelphia, Pa. Established 1884 Both Phones M. R. SOMERS PAOLI COAL SUPPLY CO. Coal Phones: Fertilizers Feed Paoli 2710 Bryn Mawr 780 Farm Supplies Seeds Phocnixvillc 2719 Newton Square 111 Building Materials Main Office—PAOLI, PA. Four hundred twelve Gallen Paper Company Compliments of Paper Bags Wrapping Papers, Twines S. R. CO. 739-43 North 24th Street Philadelphia Lombard 0303 Main 8377 Candy MYLES HANNIGAN, INC. Hauling H. W. WANKLIN PHILADELPHIA JAKE’S HARDWARE STORE Compliments 935 LANCASTER AVENUE of a BRYN MAWR. PA. Friend Independent Manufacturing Fire Fighting Company Equipment Highest Prices Paid for FIRE HOSE Fat—Bone—Kitchen HOSE RACKS Grease HOSE CABINETS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Also Producers of Fertilizers Wirt and Knox Tallow and Lard Oils Phone. Regent 7640 Manufacturing Co. Whcatshcaf Lane and Armingo Ave. Twenty-third and York Streets PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA (Edward D. Smith 8C Sons) Four hundred thirteen Green’s Hotel A. R. Stahl, Manager. 320 Rooms $2 per day to $3.50 No Higher Best Restaurant in Philadelphia Special $1.00 Dinner Special Banquet Rooms For Private Parties— Free American Breakfast Served to Every Registered Guest 8th AND CHESTNUT STREETS, PHILADELPHIA Compliments of Cornell Iron Studios, Inc. Iron and Wire Work Architectural Brass and Bronze Builders Works 4630 PASCHALL AVE. PHILADELPHIA Bar. 3571 West 1194 Compliments of Rosemond Feed Store D. A. Wack Telephone, Bryn Mawr 311 Suburban Decorating Co. Painters, Paper Hangers and Interior Decorators Estimates Cheerfully Given 1033 County Line Road BRYN MAWR, PA. Telephone, Bryn Mawr 1121 HOBSON 8c OWENS Linoleums and Window Shades 1015 LANCASTER AVENUE BRYN MAWR, PA. Furniture, Carpets. Rugs, Water Motor and Electric Washing Machines MITCHELL NESS High Grade School and College Athletic Supplies SPECIALISTS IN GOLF AND TENNIS REPAIRS 1223 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA Telephone Office, Walnut 3010 Residence, Granite S661 CHARLES V. SOUDERS Contracting Engineer 200 Jefferson Building 1015 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Specializing in All Kinds of Paving. Grading, Etc. Four hundred fourteen Canned Goods Meats—Poultry LORCH BROS. Hotel and Institution Supplies 122-124 N. DELAWARE AVE. PHILADELPHIA, PA. “Say it with Flowers” M. J. CALLAHAN FLORIST 3924 Market Street 268 South Twentieth Street PHILADELPHIA Flowers wired to all parts of the world S. BLACKMAN 8c CO. Pure Soda Fountain Fruits and Syrups PHILADELPHIA If you stammer or stutter, join the KINGSLEY CLUB An organization devoted exclusively to the correction of speech defects. If you prefer to have a preliminary course of training before joining the club, enroll as a student in the Smith School. Call or write for literature. SMITH SCHOOL 1307 Walnut St. Philadelphia Compliments of Stowe Trap Rock Co. Specialists in Crushed Storie Plant at Stowe, Pa. Office 1501 Real Estate Trust Building Philadelphia, Pa. Nicholas Cascetti Phone. Pen. 4901 New Buildings VILLANOVA COLLEGE Equipped with SARGENT HARDWARE Headquarters for Chestnut Hill Homes'” Joseph M. Jennings Co. Realtors 8612 Germantown Avenue Chestnut Hill 4886-4887 JOHN J. McDEVITT Printing 1145 Lancaster Avenue Rosemont, Pa. Four hundred fifteen BEYER 8c CO., INC. We can send fruit weekly to you— Variety may be changed. Headquarters for High Class Poultry AMBROGI FRUITS 33 S. 15th St., Philadelphia 235 CALLOWHILL STREET PHILADELPHIA Beautiful Baskets of Fruit For Every Occasion Monuments BUY The oAristocrat Edward A. Carroll Co. IN HANDY FANCY CARTONS MOLDS Pcncoyd, Pa. Sold by All Burdan-Crane-Colonial Dealers College of Saint Elizabeth MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY A Catholic College for Women Situated in the beautiful hill district of Morn� County, one hour from New York City. Campus of four hundred acres. Spacious building� , well equipped. Incorporated under the lawn of the State of New Jersey, with the full power to confer degrees. Registered by the University of the State of New York, and by the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State Boards of Education. Intensive courses open to students preparing for the teaching profession. Home Economics Depart- ment. Bachelor degree in art and science. For information address THE DEAN. Convent Staticm. N. J. Compliments of MERIDALE DAIRIES, INC. 9-11 N. WATER STREET PHILADELPHIA Market 5030 Main 7324 Northern Trust Company Located at Sixth and Spring Garden Street� for 60 years Capital $ 500.000.00 Surplus 5.750.000.00 Resources 19.000.000.00 Tru� t Funds 44,500.000.00 Open Monday and Friday Evenings Until 7 o'cloc Parking Facilities Robinson Supply Co. DIXIE CUPS CLEAR-ROCK WATER Four hundred sixteen MEES’ ARTESIAN WELLS Bread and Rolls We Drill Wells and Get Water Highest Quality Supplied to Restaurants. Hotels and Lunch Rooms Test Borings and Soundings Telephone. Stevenson 7700 Let Us Submit Prices Park 5588 Ridpath Potter Co. Thompson and Hutchinson Sts. 22nd and Cambria Streets Day and Night Service Philadelphia Phone, Bryn Mawr 851 Felin’s Gold Medal Bacon W. H. POWER CO. Willard Service Station Just the Kind Radio and Auto Batteries Ton Lil{e— Lee and Lancaster Avenues At the Atlantic Gasoline Station Get It from Your Dealer Bryn Mawr, Pa. JEANNETTS McArdle 8C Cooney, Inc. Br n Mawr Flower Shop Steam and Plumbing Supplies 823 Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pa. 519 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA Phone 570 Compliments Morris Newmark 8C Bro. of MRS. HOPKINS Electrical Contractors Pies 1814 LUDLOW STREET PHILADELPHIA Four hundred seventeen Four hundred eighteen Careful Planning Modern Typography High Grade Paper Quality Printing and Binding Painstaking Care w ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► which comes only from experience, and study of every phase of this type of publication work is what gives to a year book that some- thing, which makes it different and makes it a cherished possession. Year after year, for fifteen years we have boon making annuals for particular schools and colleges and the service we offer every staff is the same that has enabled us to turn out so many outstanding books. Your year book lasts a life time,—and it is printed only once. So take no chances. Place it in the hands of specialists. Clark Printing House, Inc, Printers For The School and College 8 2 I Ch errySt. - Phila. - Pa. Good Printing Without Extravagance Four hundred nineteen V.V . • • • • I . I •