Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 240 of the 1936 volume:

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In a like manner, our last days at Villanova cause to be presented before our eyes the memories of four years at Villanova contained in the 1936 BELLE AIR which is herewith presented in the following five sections: College, Schools, Classes, Activities and Organizations. It is our sincere hope that this book gives to all an unending source of pleasant reflections. junu.i ii i in liii'ij iif I't'i1 j 7i | T IS sometimes only through the perspective of years that the true worth of men is recognized. A student at college viewing faculty members within the narrow confines of the campus is often prone to overlook real worth. With the close of our college days we have come to recognize in our Vice-President and Dean of Men, true worth. For his fidelity to duty, his impartial administration and his loyalty, we acknowledge a debt to the Reverend Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., and respectfully dedicate to him the 1936 BELLE AIR. VoWW«« V Rev. Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., M.A. Dean of Men THE COLLEGE V :- ' ' . ■ •. . ••• • : .-. • ' - IIISTOIt V TRUSTEES AIIMIMMIIATIOV LI Oil. IKY COLLEGE HISTORY Original Buildings 1850 INETY-FOUR years has she lived—our Alma Mater. She has rejoiced and sorrowed, struggled and enjoyed periods of repose, hut always she has kept her eager eyes fixed on the golden banner in the heavens. She has followed the words emblazoned thereon Veritas, Unitas, Caritas.” She sees even beyond that to a cross from which shine out letters in glittering gold, In hoc signo vinces.” To every true son of Villanova it should be a pleasure and a journey of love to wander back into the beginnings of our beloved Alma Mater. At the beginning of the nineteenth century there was no Villanova. It was Belle-Air. On Octo- ber 13, 1806, John Rudolph, a Catholic mer- chant of Philadelphia, bought a farm of one hundred acres from Jonathan Miller of Haver- ford township. He afterwards enlarged his farm by purchasing four neighboring tracts of land. Rudolph was born in Philadelphia about 1760 and had served as a lieutenant in the Revolution- ary War. When he bought this farm there was an unfinished building on it. He completed it and then moved from town and in remembrance (it is said) of his father's native place in Eng- land, called our present Villanova, Belle-Air. We, who arc so blessed with convenience in this day, will be surprised to learn that Mr. Rudolph drove every Sunday to Philadelphia to the nearest Catholic Church. The many details of Belle-Air life we must pass over. Rudolph died March 30, 1838, and was buried at St. Mary's, Philadelphia. Belle- Air was advertised for sale to take place on Thursday, October 14, 1841. The day before the one announced for the public sale, Belle-Air was purchased by Rev. Augustine Kyle, of St. Augustine's, and Dr. Moriarty, commissary of the province. On January 5, 1842, title to Belle-Air was granted to the Brothers of the Order of Hermits of St. Augustine.” During the same year, on August 28, the feast of St. Augustine, illustrious doctor of the church and founder of the Augustinian order, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated on our cam- pus for the first time. It was then that the Estate of Belle-Air became known as Villanova, being placed under the patronage of St. Thomas of Villanova, a saintly bishop, loved for his charity towards the poor. On the 18th day of September, 1842, classes Villanova 1857 am Alumni Hall opened with an enrollment of six students. The faculty consisted of seven professors, who con- ducted classes on the first floor of the Belle-Air mansion. In the short period of two years the student body increased to forty-five. Soon Villanova's reputation spread far and wide and it was necessary to expand. Thus it was in the year 1S44 that the first new college building was constructed, classes being trans- ferred to it immediately. The first College pros- pectus was soon issued and during that same summer a new chapel was completed and dedi- cated. Due to the Know-Nothing” uprising, which was at its height in Philadelphia during this period, the Church of St. Augustine in that city was burned and its reconstruction involved such a tremendous expense to the Augustinian Order that it was necessary to suspend classes until the following year. Reopening in 1S46, the first public commence- ment was held during the July of the next year. Father O'Dwyer officiated as president of the College and associated with him were Fathers Ashe, Hartnett and Kyle. Also Messrs. Ainslcy and Gibncy, who were retained as lay professors. In the year 1848 the State Legislature granted a charter and on March 10th of the same year. Governor Francis R. Shunk signed “An Act to incorporate the Augustinian College of Villa- nova in the County of Delaware and State of Pennsylvania. By virtue of this charter the President and Faculty were empowered to grant degrees. At the same time the college seal was adopted and the School of Theology inaugurated. The years prior to 1855 were marked by the Villanova College 1922 Thr Campus in 1896 Villanova continued to advance in the field of education under the direction of Presidents Dohan, Dean, Driscoll, Hickey and Sullivan. June, 1893, the Monastery and College Hall were erected. Then the Schtxils of Engineering and Science were inaugurated. This great accom- plishment was achieved under the presidency of Father Delurey. death of Father O'Dwyer and the completion of the cast wing of the new college building. The presidency was then filled by Father Hartnett, who was succeeded by Father Moriarity the fol- lowing year. At the graduation exercises of 1S55, the first degrees of Bachelor of Arts were conferred upon James F. Dooley and Henry C. Alexander. The following year Father Hartnett returned as Pres- ident of the College. But due to the missionary activities of the Augustinian fathers, authorities temporarily closed the college at the end of the session in the year 1837. Filled with the profound desire to educate Catholic youth, the Fathers, after successfully filling their missionary efforts, resumed classes in September of the year 1S65, under the leader- ship of Father Mullen. The college prospered under the supervision of Fathers Mullen, Gal- bery, Stanton, Middleton. Fedigan, and Coleman. On February 3, 1874, the long-contemplated college building was completed, today Alumni Hall. At the same time a new post-office was opened, the nearest one being at Havcrford. In 1912, after fire had completely destroyed the Rudolph mansion, the present St. Rita's Hall was constructed. In the same year St. Mary’s Hall, which now houses the Seminarians, was begun. Upon our country's entrance into the World War, Villanova became one of the student train- ing quarters established in the East. With the signing of the Armistice regular collegiate activ- ities were once more resumed on the campus. In 1922, the School of Commerce and Finance was inaugurated. And in 1925, a sudden increase in enrollment necessitated the erection of a new dormitory, Austin Hall. A library containing over 35,000 volumes was incorporated into its east wing. In January, 1928, two years after the election of Reverend James H. Griffin, O.S.A., to the presidency, College Hall was leveled to the ground by a ruinous fire, destroying student liv- ing quarters, class rixims and nearly all the offices and records. Within a very short time, how- ever. the stately walls of Mendel Hall arose Fourteen After four years of construction the present chapel of St. Thomas of Villanova was dedicated on July 3, 1887. The college chapel still retains its architectural beauty and attractiveness, and seems to re-echo the traditions of those many students who gathered daily under her pinnacled towers to do homage to God. Following the Golden Jubilee of the College in The Monastery 1920 Monastery Fire August. 1932 housing freshman student quarters, class rooms, offices and laboratories for the Engineering, Arts and Science Departments. Soon after the com- pletum of Mendel Hall, Fedigan Hall, our new- est dormitory was erected. Keeping pace with the ever-increasing demands Monastery Chapel After the Fire of progress, two more magnificent structures were erected—the Commerce and Finance building in 1930 and the Auditorium-Gymnasium in 1931. During the summer of 1932, the Reverend Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., was elected presi- dent of the college. Hardly had the new admin- istration entered upon its duties when it was called upon to cope with one of the most heart- rending misfortunes that had ever struck the campus. In August the Monastery of the Augus- tinian Fathers was totally destroyed by fire. Temporarily disp � ssessed of practically every be- longing, the Fathers with characteristic patience and fortitude took up temporary quarters in the student dormitories. Immediately work was begun on the erection of the new Monastery which was completed in 1934. The beautiful Gothic structure is well indicative of the spirit and determination of the Augustinian Fathers. In the summer of 1935 Reverend Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., and his able colleagues. Rev- erend Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., and Reverend Charles C. Melchior, O.S.A., were again elected to head the administration of the college and continue the progress they initiated in 1932. Villanova has told its tale. Its story in time has been found to have been a truly glorious one; the more absorbing by reason of the mani- fold struggles from which Villanova has emerged the victor. The efforts of our beloved Fathers haw not been in vain. Villanova can now be compared favorably with any of the leading col- leges in the country. It is our sincere hope and wish that our Alma Mater will succeed in her every undertaking so that Catholic Youth may be served in the best interests of Hun to Whom we owe all true success. Monastery Before the Fire Whuww --- -..----------- ” roll ‘ ‘ Trustee� President of the Board Very Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan O.S.A., S.T.L., LL.I� Secretary of the Board Rev. Francis E. Tourscher O.S.A., A.M.. L� .D. Treasurer of the Board Rev. Edward V. Stanford O.S.A., M.S., LL.I). Members Rev. Paul F. Healey O.S.A., A.M. Rev. Charles J. Mf.lchior O.S.A., A.M. Mr. J. Stanley Smith LL.D. Mr. William Simpson E it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that there be and hereby is erected and established at Villanova, in the County of Delaware, in this commonwealth, a college for the education of persons in the various branches of science, literature and ancient and modern languages, by the name, style and title of “The Augustinian College of Villanova, in the State of Pennsylvania — “The said college shall be under the management, direction and government of seven trustees, who shall appoint a president and faculty. (Excerpt from the charter granted March tenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.) Sixteen Very Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan, O.S.A.. S.T.L., LL.D. President of Board of Trustees Seventeen BM8BBS .-...- . ... ....... ••. ■ . -..v'jL--3i. c.::r e: iron . KUfnttaAxx 4 'oll kg«k Allini nisi nil ion Very Rf.v. Edward V. Stanford. O.S.A., M.S., LL.D. President Rf.v. Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., A.M. Vice-President Dean of Men Rf.v. Charles J. Melchior, O.S.A., A.M. Procurator Rf.v. John F. Burns. O.S.A., Ph.D. Dean of the School of Arts and Philosophy Carl T. Humphrey, S.B.. M.S., D.Sc. Dean of the School of Technology Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., Ph.D. Dean of the School of Science Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., Ph.D. Dean of the School of Commerce and Finance Dean of the Summer and Part Time School Rev. Francis E. Tourscher, O.S.A., A.M., D.D. Librarian Rev. Charles P. Brown, O.S.A., A.M. Chaplain Paetrus F. Banmili.fr. B.S. in E.E. Registrar Eighteen Very Rev. Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., M.S., LL.D. President Nineteen Rev. Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., A M. Vice'President T wenly ..... .- •■';.•,—•� .� « ■ � . ’'• ; •'-•'• Rev. Charles J. Melchior. O.S.A., A M. Procurator Twenty-two Rev. Charles I Brown, O.S.A., A M. Chaplain Twenty-three ■ ■ ' ' ' Present Library Tlio Lilirarv % NE of the most noteworthy develop' ™W ments in the field of higher educa' tion is the growing importance of the College Library. A generation ago college libraries were depositories for haphazard collections of books and college librarians were more interested in guarding and preserving them than in stimulating stU' dents to use them. During the past ten years, college libraries have shed their shackles and a new light has dawned upon educational administrators, faculties and librarians. Two years ago. Father Bartley, who had been appointed “Faculty Coordina- tor, placed before the President, Very Rev. Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., a plan of development for the college library. This plan incorporated the most modern concept of college library service. The chief points of this plan were: 1. A survey of the existing facilities in the library. 2. The purchase of new equipment. 3. The installation of the Library of Congress system of cataloging. 4. A complete check on the quantity and quality of books in every classi' fication. 5. The purchase of additional books, references and indexes. 6. Subscription to a larger number of magazines. T wcnlyfour Rr.v. Francis E. Toursciier D.D.. O.S.A., AM. 7. The integration of the library with each of the Schools on the campus for the purpose of making the library the focal point. 8. A definite plan to stimulate the use of the library as an indispensable medium of higher scholarship. At the present time, the library staff consists of Rev. Francis E. Tourschcr, D.D., O.S.A., who has been closely identified with the library for many years, Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., Faculty Coordinator, Rev. Daniel P. Fab vey, O.S.A., Assistant Librarian, and Sister M. Borromeo, S.M., Special Li' brarian, aided by various assistants, in charge of 'Cataloging. The college was very fortunate in gaining the services of Sister Borromeo, who has had consid' erable experience in library work and in re'cataloging operations. Under her db rcction, great progress has been made in the very difficult task of 'Cataloging according to the Library of Congress System. The task has not yet been completed, but the accomplishments of the past two years have left an indelible mark upon the college. The Library is now a priceless necessity for students and faculty alike. Reading and research arc being incorporated in the curriculum to a greater extent and reading in leisure time has become a college habit. The circula' tion of books has increased over tcivfold and the number of readers has multiplied twenty'fold. The Graduating Class of 1936 hopes that in the near future, Villanova's campus will be adorned with another beautiful building—a new College Library. May such an edifice stand as a testimonial to a generous donor's vision to enlighten and enrich with its treasures the lives of succeeding generations of Villanova men. I’roposed Lirrary Tilt: SCHOOLS AIKTS AND PHILOSOPHY TECHNOLOGY SCIENCE COMMERCE AND FINANCE The CHRISTIAN IDEAL — transcending «ili purely economic and material aims: Not only to make a living — but to LIVE! Not only knowledge, but culture — which enables the poorest man to live richly, and the richest man to live more richly still! To the achievement of this ideal the School of Liberal Arts at Villanova is dedicated. s C II � O 1. O F ▲ � I m | I 1 1 UJ% 1 i T 1 1 1 ■ 'Vk T INETY-THREE years ago the Augustinian Fathers from old Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia inaugurated the School of Arts and Philosophy and placed it under the patronage of Saint Thomas of Villanova. Rev. John F. Burns. O. S. A.. Ph. D. Dean of The School of Arts and Philosophy According to the best traditions of the Medieval Schoolmen, Father O'Dwyer, our first president, three assistant priests, and four law professors assumed charge of the student body number- ing six. In two years the student body had increased to forty-five; and the School of Arts and Philosophy needed but the recognition em- braced in the awardal of a State Charter on March 10, 1848, to fully raise the School to the rank of a College, and enable it to confer degrees. Because of the financial depression the college was forced to suspend classes in 1857. Classes were resumed after the close of the Civil War. And at this time French, German, History and Politics were added to the curriculum which at the outset included only courses in Cicero and Virgil, Greek, and a course in the classics. Throughout the remainder of the Nineteenth Century, the School of Arts and Philosophy strove to maintain its classical ideal, Veritas Unitas Caritas. During the first two decades of the following century three other schools branched forth from their classical parent. The Engineering School was founded in 1905, the Science School was begun in 1912, and in 1920, the School of Commerce and Finance was established. The rise of the School of Arts and Philosophy has been both rapid and successful. Today the Arts Department, with added courses in Economics, Sociology and Pedagogy, stands as the oldest and most revered school on the campus. Steadfast in its adherence to Classical Standards, and secure in the results of its adherence, this School endures, a lasting monument to those principles which are the guide and mainstay of all culture and civilization. Until 1930, Rev. Howard Grelis, O. S. A., was Dean of the Arts Department. For the next five years Father Eugene Mauch, O. S. A., held the office Father Grelis was forced to relinquish because of illness. Last year Father Mauch was transferred to Texas, there to begin the work of Catholic Education which was begun nearly one hundred years ago at Villanova. At the present time we have as Dean a man who commands the respect of every student, he is a scholar of note, an educator without a peer, and in his heart the interest of the student always ranks first. Under the leadership of such a man the future of the School of Arts and Philosophy will be a brilliant one. Times have changed, professors have come and gone in the history of the Arts School, yet the principles of education upon which the School was founded, and which were inculcated in those first six students are taught today. The best from the distant past is ever applied to the vivid present in order to produce the true catholic gentleman. ■ , ••••: . s.'S Thk Grotto Rp.v. Bernard M. Albers O.S.A., A.M. Associate Professor of Religion F A C I L T Y Dr. Leo F. Brown PhD. Associate Professor of Education Rev. John F. Burns O.S.A.. Ph D. Rev. James B. Gallaoher O.S.A., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy and Psychology Rev. Daniel P. Falvey O.S.A., A.B.. B.A. in Library Science Instructor in English Rev. Paul F. Healy O.S.A.. A M. Awistiirtt Professor of Philosophy and Psychology Rev. Paul M. Judson Rev. Thomas A. Kiley O.S.A.. A M. O.S.A., A M. Assistant Professor of History Associate Professor of Latin and and Political Science Creel( August A. Kunzenbacmer Instructor. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering VA C U I. T Y Dr. Gilbert Macbeth PhD. Associare Professor. English Rev. Bernard MgConville O.S.A.. A M. Dr. William H. McHugh Rev. Eugene A. Mauch O.S.A., A M. Assistant Professor. Philosophy and Psychology PhD. Professor. Education Dr. Jerf.miah O'Sullivan Ph.D. Associate Professor. History and Political Science Dr. J. Howard Redfield Ph. D. Associate Professor. Modern Languages Rev. John A. Sparrow Rev. Francis E. Toursciier O.S.A., A M.. Litt.D. O.S.A.. A M.. D.D. Professor. Philosophy and Psychology Professor. Latin and Creek V.-Y'v.' TInrtyfivi $ 8gsy JOSEPH ANTHONY BADAMO Hazleton, Pennsylvania Hazleton High School Bachelor of Arts Intramural Activities (1. 2, 3. 4) . Theta (3. 4) . . . Boxing (3. 4). Robinson Epsilon Phi . Bridge. . condescending Spotlight: Pinochle Sidelights: Attempts at being serious laughs at professor's witticisms. Footlights: Wearing Adam hats to prove that he is a champion. EDWARD W. CARLIN Nutlcy, New Jersey Nutley High School Bachelor of Arts Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Holy Name Society (1. 2, 3. 4) . . . North Jersey Club (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4) . . . President North Jersey Club (4) . . . Scrgeant-at-arm North Jersey Club (3) . . . Intramural Sports (1, 2, 3. 4). Spotlight: Gert . . . Extension school . . . Sleep. Sidelights: Bacon for breakfast . . . latest O. O. Mc- Intyre column . . . putting the pun in punitentiary. Footlights: Being blase while conducting North Jersey meetings . . . Christmas falls on the 25th of December according to Ed's dictates. Tliirtv-six JOHN F. CASEY Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Arts Intramural� (I. 2, 3. 4) . . . Oratorical Society (I. 2. 3. 4) . . . Choir (I, 2, 3, 4) . . . Orchestra (1, 2, 3. 4) . . Choir Director and Organist (3. 4) . . . C. S M. C. (4). Spotlight Music -“good or bad“ just music. Sidelights: Talking about the Main Line when talking is possible. Footlights Prankish but not crankish. JOHN V. CASEY Lawrence, Massachusetts Aucustinian Academy Bachelor of Arts Glee Club (3) . . . Dramatics (2, 3) . . . Intramurals (4) . . . Orchestra (2. 3. 4) C. S. M. C. (4) . . . Tagastan Club (4) . . . Debating Society (4). Spotlight Make the world a better place to live in. Sidelights: Box scat at Saturday’s opera-over the radio. Footlights Seeing the backs slice off tackle for dear old Alma Mater. ANTHONY RONALD CATRAMBONE C.iiiulcn. New Jersey Camden Senior High School Bachelor of Arts Freshman Basketball . . . Junior Varsity Basketball . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Blazer Ball Committee . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (5, 4) . . . Villanovan (M) . . . Villanotmn Sports Editor (4) ... Bii.i.i Air Sports Editor (4) . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Intramural Baseball and Basketball (1. 2, 3. 4). Spotlight: Sports . . . crossword pussies. Sidelights: A cosmopolite with the old world charm . . . originator of the siesta. Footlights: Defending Puerto Rico . . . and the service of its bus line, which is the l cst in the world . . . so help him. Sidelights: Writing excellent Sportorials . . . and what doesn't happen on the field appears in his column. Footlights: High scorer in South Jersey League . . . or any other league ... a potential political czar. LUIS F. CUYAR San Juan, Puerto Rico Escuela Si‘perior Central Bachelor of Arts Spanish Club (2, 3. 4) . . . Literary Society (3, 4) . . . Foreign Relations Club (3) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4) . . . Mother's Day Committee . . . Intramural Baseball (2, 3). Thirty-eight JOHN JOSEPH DEMPSEY Plymouth, Pennsylvania Plymouth High School Bachelor of Arts Wilkes-Barre Club (3, 4) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, President Wilkes-Barre Club (4) . . . Holy Name Society (3, 4). Spotlight: Sidelights: Dappering your girl. Being a playboy . . . the life of the party a cavalier of another age. Footlights When playing bridge. Jack agrees with Coca- Cola: he had to lx; good to get where he is. JOHN C. DI JOSEPH Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania Ken nett Square High School Bachelor of Arts Villonovan Staff (I, 2, 3) . . . Editor-in-Chief Villa- novan (4) . . . Holy Name Society (2, 3. 4) . . . Belle Masque . . . Foreign Relations (2, 3) . . . Band (2, 3) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4) . . . Student Council (4) . . . Belle Air Staff (2) . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Frosh Baseball Manager . . . Sophomore Cotillion. Spotlight: Sidelights: dog! . way.” Footlights: write hound Journalism . . . History . . . Nuts. Get that copy in . . . (Jo out and bite a . . Get that copy in! . . . Quote him any- Horizontal position . . . thinking what to . . begins . . . can't get stopped . . . News- . . . feared by people who talk of their midnight rides and escapades . . . News, news, news! Thirty-nine SALVATORE M. FALCETTA Brooklyn, New York Boys' High School Bachelor of Arts Epsilon Phi Theta (4) . . . Intramural Baseball and Basketball (4). Spotlight: 3Bs . . . Brooklyn . . . Badamo . . . Books. Sidelights: Applying his broad back to the mattress. Footlights: Grooming and pruning that well-known mus- tache. JOHN HENRY ECK Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn Academy Bachelor of Arts Mother’s Day Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4) . . . Intramural Boxing (2. 3) . . . Holy Name Society (4). Spotlight: The stroke . . . Drama . . . The stroke. Sidelights: A disciple of Gene Tunney . . . pugilist . . . Authority on Shakespeare. Footlights: A firm believer in the march of time . . . social calls on the geniuses of the fairer sex. Forty JOSEPH J. GILDEA Lawrence, M.wachusctts Augustinian Academy Bachelor of Arts Choir (1. 2. 3, 4) . . . Tagastan Society (1, 2, 3. 4) . . . C. S. M. C. (4) . . . Intramural (1, 2, 3. 4). Spotlight. Shows class in class . . . and then some. Sidelights: Sports . . . hikes . . . study. Footlights: Reading “Dickens” instead of raising “Dickens. CARMEN JOSEPH GIORDANO Philadelphia, Pennsylvania South Philadelphia High School for Boys Bachelor of Arts Holy Name Society (2. 3. 4) ... VillditOvcm (2, 3. 4) . . . Chapel Organist (2, 3. 4) . . . Junior Prom Com- mittee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4). Spotlight: Bach . . . Liszt . . . Beethoven. Sidelights Composing “March of the Wildcats, Belle Air Waltz, “Campus Capers. Footlights: Not playing the piano ... not worrying . . . Just a little jitter-hug. Forty-one JOHN F. GLYNN Lawrence, Massachusetts St. John's Prep Bachelor of Arts Intramurals (1, 2. 3. 4) . . . Choir (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Orchestra (1. 2. 3 4) . . . Dramatics. Spotlight: Reading . . . Writing . . . 'Rithmcti Sidelights: Sees the point . . . hearty laugh. Footlights: Fiddling around the orchestra. mi FRANK C. GREWER Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Roman Catholic High Bachelor of Arts Intramural Basketball (23)... Junior Prom Com- mittee . . . Epsilon Phi Theta Dinner Dance Committee (4) . . . Spanish Club . . . Assistant Tennis Manager (3) . . . Tennis Manager. Spotlight: Dances Athletics. Sidelights: Boasts of the ability to divulge records of past performances in most forms of athletic conv petition. Footlights: Sincerity and all the trimmings that go with diligent study. JOHN W. HENNESSY, JR. Brooklyn, New York Xavier High School Bachelor of Arts Intramural Sports (2, 3, 4) ... 150 lb. Football Team (2. 5) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4). Spotlight: Week-ending in New York to the exclusion of other diversions. Sidelights: Communing with the favorite Latin authors . . tor years and years. Footlights: Ribbing “Literary Stroke Eck . . . pass- ing authentic criticism on Maxwell Anderson's Shakespeare. EDWARD T. LAHEY Waterbury, Connecticut Wilby Prep School Bachelor of Arts Epsilon Phi Theta (5, 4) . . . Ring Committee (3) . . . Chairman Vigilance Committee . . . Frosh Basketball and Baseball . . . Varsity Baseball (2. 3, 4). Spotlight: Parties . . . sodas . . . sticky-candy. Sidelights: Red hair . . . Millers jokes . . . provoking grin . . . double trouble. Footlights: Three years of warming up varsity pitchers . . . ace coach at third base. Forty lh ree LAWRENCE GEORGE MAGUIRE Boston, Massachusetts St. Anselm's Prep School Bachelor of Arts Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4) . . . Boston Club mural Basketball (1, 2). Spotlight: Charles Dickens . . . Bridge. . Intra- Sidelights: Maestro of Bull Sessions . . . . . any time . . . any way. any place Footlights: A staunch defender of all Back Bayites. ARTHUR L. MAHAN Somerville, Massachusetts Somerville High School Bachelor of Arts Vigilance Committee . . . Bkllk Air Ball . . . Frosh Baseball . . . Varsity Baseball (2, 3) . . . Captain Varsity Baseball (4). Spotlight: Baseballs . . . Diamonds . . . Bats. Sidelights: A ballplayer that is at home at first base . . . never a foul ball in any setting. Footlights: Tom Collins' playmate . . . perfectly matched ... for practical joking. Forty four RAFAEL MARTINEZ.ALVAREZ, JR. Puerto Rico Escuela Superior Central Bachelor of Arts Debating Society (1. 2, 3. 4) . . . Spanish Club (2. 3. ■� )... Press A postulate (1. 2. 3) . . . Society of Foreign Relations (2. 3, 4) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4) . . . Spanish Club President (2) . . . Secretary Literary Society (3) . . . Chairman Foreign Relation Society (3) . . . Vice-President of Epsilon Phi Theta (3) . . . Manager of Debate (4). Spotlight: Immaculata . . . Puerto Rico ... in par- ticular San Juan. Sidelights: Untiring efforts to convince all that San Juan is the Garden Spot of the world. Footlights: Deriving the full benefits from the school of liberal arts. leo j. McCarthy Belmont, Massachusetts Boston College High School Bachelor of Arts Intramurals (I, 2, 3, 4) . . . Tagastan Club (4) . . . Choir (I, 2. 3. 4) . . . Dramatics (4) . . . C. S. M. C. )■ spotlight: Fair play . . . sincerity of purpose . . . noble ideals. Sidelights: Devotee of Euripides' Hippolytus. Footlights: Baseball preferred. Charles j. McConnell Philadelphi.-!, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School GEORGE j. McLaughlin Scranton, Pennsylvania Malvern Prep Bachelor of Arts Choir (2. 3. 4) ... Intramurals (1. 2. 3) . . . Dramatics (I. 2. 3) ... C. S. M. C. (4). Spotlight: A lover of the classics . . . soft chairs . . . and eggshells in coffee. Sidelights: Plays basketball (?) Footlights: Would that Ockam never bad a razor!” Bachelor of Arts Day Hop Club . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4) . . . Holy Name Society (2. 3. 4) . . Touch Football (Day Hop). Spotlight: Saxophones . . . Chorus Girls . . . P. and W. Sidelights: Perusing scholastic phil � sophy for pleasure . . . results will follow. Footlights: The Musicians' Union best adherent . . . usually found haunting the pie shoppe. LEO IGNATIUS MOONEY Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Roman Catholic High Bachelor of Arts Holy Name Society . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4) ... Junior Varsity Basketball (2) . . . Varsity Baseball (2. 3. 4) . . . Varsity Basketball (4). Spotlight: Baseball . . . female actresses . . . age of twenty-one. Sidelights: Leo's ability to participate in all sports . . . moving from one varsity bench to another. Footlights: Shooting for the stars . . . success is just around the corner. FRANCIS A. MORIARTY Hopkinton, Massachusetts St. Mary’s High School, Milford. Mass. Bachelor of Arts Holy Name Society (2. 3, 4) . . . Blue Blaier Ball Committee . . . Assistant Manager of Baseball (2. 3) . . . Manager of Basball (4). Spotlight: Baseball . . . hockey . . . Girl in Milford. Sidelights: Taking long walks . . . destination un- known . . . Back muscles developed carrying the score book. Footlights: Remodeling the Red Sox Ball Park . . . Sitting in the bleachers and oh! if he secs Jimmie Foxx hit one. Forty-seven DANIEL H. MURPHEY Philadelphia. Pennsylvania West Philadelphia High School Bachelor of Arts Vigilance Committee . . . Sophomore Cotillion Com- mittee . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Spanish Club (2, 3. 4) . . . Foreign Relations Club (2, 3. 4) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3. 4) . . . Frosh Football . . . Varsity Football (2) . . . Baseball (2. 3) . . . Junior Varsity Basketball (2). week-end Spotlight: Sports ... 150 lb. football trips to Wilkes-Barre. Sidelights: Playing blind man's buff . taining at sorority meetings. Footlights: Listening to hair-raising stories on Monday nights and not getting excited. very enter- ARTHUR LEO NOBLE Coney Island, New York Br x)klyn Prep School Bachelor of Arts Turf and Tinsel (2) . . . Varsity Debating Team . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Vice-President Spanish Club . . . Chairman Junior Dinner Dance . . . Chairman Senior Ball . . . Intramural Football (1) . . . Intra- mural Swimming (2). Spotlight Glen Gray . . . Blankets (under skies af blue) . . . affairs of the heart. Sidelights: Stupendous Senior Dali . . . Love 'em and leave 'em philosophy. Footlights: In the Turf and Tinsel he brought down the house with his rendering (meaning to tear) of Why Do 1 Dream Those Dreams. MICHAEL ANTHONY O’MEARA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Arts Fresh Basketball . . . Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 4) . . . Varsity Chib (2, 3. 4) . . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4) . . Dinner Dance Committee (3) . . . Varsity Base- ball (3, 4). Spotlight: Basketball occasions. His being logical on illogical Sidelights: Well liked . . . ambition to become a Sen' ator after visiting Washington. Footlights: Adonis . . . affecting the romantic, inteb lectual femmes like no one since Napoleon. Bachelor of Arts EDWIN M. REILLY Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken Academy Holy Name Society (2. 3, 4) . . . North Jersey Club (2, 3. 4) . . . Foreign Relations Society (3. 4) . . . Glee Club (3) . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Treasurer North Jersey Club . . . President Epsilon Phi Theta . . . Intramural Baseball. Spotlight: “Everything is Coposetic Ed. claims that people have more fun than anybody. Highlights: The fact that the Foreign Relations Society did not make that trip to Vassar was indeed a stinging blow. Sidelights. The familiar “Hey somebody or other . . . supplying the topic to keep a conversation going. Forty-nine JOHN J. ROBINSON Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn Prep School Bachelor of Arts Vigilance Committee . . . Dinner Dance Committee (J) . . . BiLl.t Aik Staff . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Epsilon Ph. Theta (3. 4) . . . Varsity Club (2. 3, 4) . . . Basketball (1, 2. 3. 4). Spotlight: Basketball . . . exporting a la Culbertson . . . perplexing problems. Sidelights Robby’s playing in the '35 Temple game . . . also some swell shooting between the halves. Footlights: Appearing mussed . . . hair uncombed for a purpose. LOUIS A. RONGIONE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Aucustinian Academy Bachelor of Arts Choir (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Oratorical Society (1, 2. 3, 4) . . . C. S. M. C. (4) . . . Director of Dramatics (3, 4) . . . Intramurals (1, 2). Spotlight: That gives me an idea for this other play I'm writing. Sidelights: Ye towne mimic. Footlights: Philosophizing about current fashions. Fifty ALBERT W. RYAN Shortsville, New York St. John's Prep Bachelor of Arts Chairman Vigilance Committee . . . Assistant Stadium Manager (1, 2) ... Stadium Manager (3. 4) . . . J. V. Football . . . Rochester Club. Spotlight: Gymnasium . . . Railroads . . . Rochester Baseball Club. Sidelights: A Democrat through fat and lean years . . . hopes to cash in on the new deal just shuffled. Footlights: A heart as big as Madison Square Garden . . . and the capacity to hold it. JAMES WILLIAM SCHELL Frederick, Maryland St. John's High School Bachelor of Arts Belle Masque Sanctuary . . . Chairman of Belle Masque . . . Intramural Basketball and Baseball. Spotlight: Singing . . . Bing Crosby . . . Crooning Sidclight-v Receiving the gong on Major Bowes’ hour, proving to all he is no amateur. Footlights: Taking public showers in telephone booths . . . but nothing seems to drown his whales. Fifty one HENRY V. SPIELMANN Bronx. New York Tolentine High School Bachelor of Arts Choir (3) . . . Intramurals (1, 2. 3. -4) . . . Dramatics (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Oratorical Society (3. 4) . . . C. S. M. C. (4). Spotlight A student ... a sport ... a republican. Sidelights: Thrives on objections? Footlights: Oh! for the Bronx Horne J ews. JOSEPH SENKE Aurora, Illinois Aucustinian Academy Bachelor of Arts Choir (1, 2. 3. 4) . . . Tagastan Society (1, 3) . . . C. S. M. C (4) . . . Intramurals (1, 2. 3. 4). Spotlight: History’s Winchell. Sidelights: Whittling and decorating. Footlights: Horticulturist . . . keeper of gold fish. Fi ty-tu'o FRANCIS M. STARRS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Augustinian Academy Bachelor of Arts Int-amu ali (2. 3. 4) . . . Choir (3. 4) . . . C. S. M. C. «)• Spotlight Singing the Barber's Blues . . . Twenty on the list. Sidelights An understanding of history is an under- standing of life's problems” . . . Doesn’t history repeat itself? Footlights: Defending himself against Spohie's blasts ... A bowl of rice flakes and plenty of cream.” JOHN M. TOOMEY Lawrence, Massachusetts Bachelor of Arts Intramurals (I, 2, 3. 4) . . . Choir (I. 2. 3, 4) . . . Tagastan Club (I. 2) . . . C. S. M. C. (4). Spotlight: Generally speaking, what have you got?” Sidelights. Lover of long walks ... a deep appreciator of nature. Footlights: A gentleman and a scholar (if the two can be combined). Fifty-three THOMAS BRENDAN WHELAN New York City, New York Brooklyn Prf.p School Bachelor of Arts Blaser Ball Committee . . Epsilon Phi Theta (3, 4) Jayvee Football (2, 3). Spotlight: Good times . . barrister. Spanish Club (2, 3) . . . , . Intramurals (I. 2, 3, 4) nonchalant . . . successful Sidelights: Tom’s good nature ... a natural in and out of games of chance. Footlights: The Baron showing the hillbillies a bit of Broadway and the Bronx. Fifty'four T IK A 1� I T I O S One of the oldest and most signify cant events in the school year is the Solemn High Mass which formally ushers in the new term. This Mass is sung by the president of the Cob lege, assisted by the vice'prcsident and the chaplain. Its purpose is to ask God's blessing upon the activities of the ensuing year. The annual Retreat, held immedb ately upon the close of the first semes' ter, is one of the most beneficial of all our spiritual activities. Lasting from Sunday evening until Friday morn' ing, with each day given over to spiritual exercises, it is deeply inv pressive of the basic reason for our coming to Villanova. — An URGE to acquire the broadest possible foundation in natural science; An AMBITION to attain mastery in analytical reasoning and in precision of expression; A RESOLVE to merit recognition as an enlightened Christian gentleman: These are the forces that animate the Villanova Engineering student. i . 'Z'i - • ■ • . . . ' • - • •. - • - • • . ' • • • : - A-H� IOVIIUI I O I O O II 3 S Carl T. Humphrey, M.S., D.Sc. Dean of The School of Technology '■''HE year 1905 is a year to be well remembered in the history of Villanova College, for with it came the inception of the School of Technology in her field of curricular studies, carrying with it the honor of being the first Catholic College in the East to offer courses in Engineering. Having decided upon a foundation of the School of Technol- ogy, the Administration of the period lost no time in filling the needs of the students. When the College opened in the fall of 1905, Villanova offered to her students courses in civil engineering. Under the capable guidance of Dr. Lawrence A. Delaurey, O.S.A., ably assisted by Professor A. B. Carpenter and Rev. J. J. Dean, O.S.A. the success of the venture and reputation of the School were assured from the outset. The necessity of courses in electrical engineering became evi- dent after a period of a year, and encouraged by the success and progress made in the civil courses, this course was included in the curricula. A mechanical engineering department was included two years later. Placed at its head. Professor Frederick B. Seely soon elevated it to high academic standards. It was also in this year, 1908, Carl T. Humphrey, M.S., Sc.D., was appointed dean of the School of Technology. His vast experience in the field of engineer- ing, being associated with several construction companies—and his teaching ability, having held positions at Harvard and M. I. T., ably fitted him for the discharge of his new duties. The advent of Dean Humphrey was a signal for rapid advance merit, and in 1918 the addition of a course in chemical engineering placed Villanova in the ranks of the foremost technical schools in the country. The advancement at this time became so rapid that the name Villanova came to be recognized as proclaiming excel lence in engineering. Today the chemical laboratories are well equipped and are under the guidance of Father Fitzgerald. So rapid has been the progress of the School of Technology that sometimes we are wont to forget that this startling achievement was not brought about by ordinary means. We must realize that every development Villanova has attained was accompanied by the hard work and sacrifice of the Augustinian fathers. Theirs was the task of attaining monetary support for the acquisition of laboratories and equipment which are so necessary for the con tinuancc of an engineering school. Too much praise cannot be forthcoming on their behalf for their perseverance, sacrifice, and hard work in overcoming obstacles which stood in the way of the progress of this School. At this time we look with pride to our School of Technology as Villa nova's brightest star in her bid for scholastic glory. Our highest esteem and praise are due to Dean Humphrey, who has been head of the department for the past twenty eight years. Under his guidance the School has scaled its greatest pinnacles of scholastic standing. College Chapel Harry S. Bueche MS., E.E. Professor. Electrical Engineering Ri:v. John H. Crawford O.S.A., M.A. Edmond D'Ouville M.S. Atsocult Professor. Mathematics and Physics Instructor. Chemical and Chemical Engineering Rev. John F. Hammond O.S.A., Ph D. Professor. Mathematics and Physics William C. A. Henry B.S., LL.D. frutructor. Biuinru Administration Dr. Carl T. Humphrey M S.. D.Sc. Professor. Civil Engineering • 1 ‘ •:2 Sixty-one Thomas J. McCormick C.E. Associate Professor. Civil Engineering Rev. Edward B. McKee O.S.A.. A M. Professor. Religion Sixty-two :• ■ao’-v FA C I' I. T Y STANLEY J. M0RKH0l.SE ME. Professor. Mechanical Engineering Rkv. John S. O'Leary O.S.A.. A M. Associate Professor, Mathematics and Physics Dr. Francis W. Panepinto PhD. Assislunt Professor. Chemistry and Chemical Eriginceri tig William A. Slavin B.S. in E.E. Rev. John J. Vrana O.S.A.. A M. Assistant Professor. Assistant Professor. Electrical Engineering Mathematic and Physics Sixty-three JAMES T. ALLEN Melrose Park, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Belle Masque (I) . . . Viltammin Staff (2) . . . Engineer Staff (5. 4) . . . Junior Dinner Dance . . . Engineer's Ball (3. 4) . . . A. S. C. E. (2, 3. 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4) . . President Phi Kappa Pi (4) . . . Varsity Tennis (3. 4) . . . 150 lb. Foot- ball (3, 4) . . . Captain Tennis Team (4) . . . Chair- man Dinner Dance (4). Spotlight: Movies . . . Calculus Fried chicken. Sidelights: The best Winchell this campus has ever known . . . The Snoop and Peep of the Technology School. Footlights: Racing to school opponent. with time as his JOSEPH RICHARD BRAHENEY Taunton, Massachusetts Taunton High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Vigilance Committee . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior Prom . . . Senior Ball . . . Engineer's Ball (4) ■ A. S. C. E. (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4). Spotlight: Finding out how fast a Graham will go . . . and why. Sidelights: Poorest woman hater we've ever known and the best spaghetti cater. Footlights: ' I'm in the mood for love” . . . The call to arms will always find Joe ready. 'Y? '-Mi JULIAN THOMAS CANUSO Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Roman Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Blazer Ball Committee . . . Engineer Staff (4) . . . A. S. C. E. (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4) . . . A. S. V. C. . . Engineer's Ball (4) Spotlight: Politics . . . Calculus . . . Irish stew. Sidelights: AlbAmerican Grandstand Coach. Footlights: He saw a toreador throw a hull once and hasn't been the same since. PAUL F. BRINDISI Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Roman Catholic High Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Mother’s Day Committee. Spotlight: Boxing . . . Football. Sidelights: He'll take a chance on anything . . . dally pinochle. Footlights: Don’t cry, girls, I'll be back. espe- Sixty-five CAMILLO V. D’ANNUNZIO Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Overbrook High, Philadelphia Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering A. S. C. E. . . . Phi Kappa Pi . . . Engineers' Ball (4). Spotlight: Baseball . . . Engineering design. Sidelights: Camillo came to us in our second year and has been leading the class ever since. Footlights: His untiring efforts and attention to details will undoubtedly win him a high position in his chtxsen field of endeavor. RANSOM C. DETHLOFF Swarihmore, Pennsylvania Swarthmore High School Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Phi Kappa Pi . . . A. I. E. E. . . . Open House Committee. Spotlight: Automobiles . . . Steam engines. Sidelights: Nicknamed Shorty because he is easily the tallest man in the class. Footlights: Unassuming . . . Good natured . . . You can always count on Shorty when you want a favor. Sixty-six JOSEPH F. DOHERTY Collingswood, New Jersey Camden Catholic High School PAUL DAVID DONAHUE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Blazer Ball Committee . . . A. S. M. E. (2. 5. 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi (3, 4) . . . President A. S. M. E. (4). Spotlight. Aviation . . . Fried chicken. Sidelights: One of the best students in his class . . . There are only two students. Footlights. It is rumored that he has designs on Mal- colm's drawing board. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Engineer Staff (3. 4) ... Senior Ball Committee . . . Phi Kappa Pi (2. 3. 4) ... A. I. E. E. (3. 4) . . . Vice-President of Junior Class. Spotlight: Good music . . . Electricity. Sidelights: Firm believer in Steinmetz and photo-elec- tric cells ... He thinks Prof. Bucche should wear horns during exam periods. Footlights: An authority on why South Jersey is God's country. Sixty-seven FRANCIS WILLIAM GALLAGHER Philadelphia, Pa. West Philadelphia Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering A. I. E. E. (I, 2, 3, 4). Spotlight: Amateur radio. Sidelights: Firm believer in the adage, “Silence golden. Footlights: “I won't dance . . . can't make me. JOHN W. HALLAHAN, JR. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania St. Joseph’s Prep Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Debating Team (1, 2. 3, 4) . . . Villanovan Staff (I, 2. 3. 4) . . . Literary Society (1, 2, 3. 4) . . . Treasurer (3) . . . President (4) ... Engineer Staff (3. 4) . . . Belle Air Staff (3) . . . A. S. C. E. (2, 3, 4) . . . Foreign Relations Society (3) . . . Sophomore Hop . . . Engineers’ Ball . . . Chairman of Junior Prom . . . Student Council (4) . . . Junior Varsity Football (3). Spotlight: His activities speak volumes. Sidelights: One of the most energetic individuals in the class ... A confirmed radical. Footlights: A flare of automobiles . . . “And Sudden Death . . . wearing the official insignia of a ccr tain girls' sch x)l. Sixty-eight JOSEPH A. HOOVEN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Phi Kappa Pi A. S. C. E. (2, 5, 4) . . . Cheer Leader (2) ... Junior Prom Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Engineer Staff (4) . . . Intramural Track ... Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Pool . . . Swimming . . . Dances. Sidelights: The best dresser in the class ... A great astronomer (star-gazer). Footlights: He still trembles when he thinks of his fra ternity initiation. wMm CHARLES FRANCIS KAIN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Roman Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Phi Kappa Pi Engineer Staff (3. 4) . . . Editor (4) . . . A. S. C. E. (1, 2, 3, 4) . . . Vice Chairman Student Council (4) . . . Student Council (3. 4) ... 150 lb. Football (2. 3. 4) . . . Track (1. 2, 3, 4) ... Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Running . . . Talking . . . The Parkway. Sidelights: The youngest member of the class . . . One of the brightest. Footlights: Have you got your copy in? (Simon Legree's brother). Sixty-nine JOSEPH F. MALCOLM Springfield, Massachusetts Cathedral High School Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Phi Kappa Pi Orientation Committee . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Blaser Ball Committee . . . Senior Prom Committee . . A. S. M. E. (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi (5. 4) . . . Holy Name Society (3, 4, 5) . . . Intramural (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Swimming . . . The last outpost the Mount, Chestnut Hill. Sidelights: That yearning look on his face whenever he secs a bed. otw a uvu. Footlights: Silence is golden . ing about women. U V.-l . Especially when speak- LOUIS J. MARCOTTE Woodcrcst, New Jersey Camden Catholic High Sch x)l Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Phi Kappa Pi Engineer Staff (1, 2, 3, 4) ... Open House Committee . . . Business Manager of Tlie Engineer (4) ... De- bating Society (2, 3, 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Guns . . . Pipes . . . Hosscnpfeffcr. Sidelights: He and the governor are indispensable . . . to Jersey. Footlights: Whatever it is I’ll discuss it. Set'entv JAMES J. McBREARTY Ashland, Pennsylvania St. Joseph’s High, Ashland Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Phi Kappa Pi 1. 2. 3. 4) . . . A. I. E. E. (2. 3. 4) . . Secretary (3) . . . President (4) . . . Secretary of Class (3). Spotlight: That Legion on the corner at the bottom of a certain hill in Ashland. Sidelights: Stories, stories, stories—dark ones about the coal regions, and— Footlights: Trip in the night, searching for the fountain of youth—in the depths of the forest. MARIANO L. MIER San Juan, Puerto Rico Escuela Central Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering A. I. E. E. . . . Foreign Relations Society . . . Spanish Club. Spotlight: Perpetual motion put to practice. Sidelights: I can't go cos” I didn't sine out. Footlights: Light travels 186,000 miles scc. . . . but Mariano isn’t light. Seventy-one Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Viildnovan Staff (1, 2) . . . Engxner Staff (5, 4) . . . A. I. E. E. (3. 4) . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Mother � Day Committee (3) . . . Ring Committee (3) . . . Student Council (4) . . . 150 lb. Football (2, 3, 4) . . . Captain (4) . . . Vice-President Phi Kappa Pi (3) ... Varsity Tenni (3, 4). Spotlight: Football . . . Tennis . . . East Germantown. Sidelights: In the game of life when a quick kick is needed, Buck” will supply the impetus. Footlights: He’s a demon with a mail hag . . . Barking dogs don't bite. FRANCIS B. RODGERS Cynwyd, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School WILLIAM O. MUNROE, JR. Media, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Phi Kappa Pi A. S. C. E. (1. 2. 3, 4) . . . President (4) . . . Engineer Staff (3. 4) . . . Vigilance Committee . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Dinner Dance (3) . . . Junior Prom . . . Senior Ball . . . Chairman of Engineer� ’ Ball (4) . . . Belli: Air Staff (4) . . . Intramural Basketball (1, 2) . . . Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Rosemont . . . Automobiles . . . Hydraulics (Flo). Sidelights: I can't be wrong . . . (all the time). Footlights: Won't blow his own horn. Sevcnty-tico JOHN F. SCHLOTTERBACK Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Phi Kappa Pi A. S. C. E. (1, 2, 3, 4) . . . Engineer Staff (4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Astronomy . . . Epicureanism. Sidelights: If John ever stopped smiling, no one saw him. Footlights: North Catholic's hid to scholastic fame. s-msm m LAURENCE F. SHEVLAND Philadelphia, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Phi Kappa Pi Vigilance Committee . . . Engineer Staff (3. 4) . . . A. S. C. E. (2. 3. 4) . . . Junior Prom . . . Senior Ball . . . Class Vice-President (1, 2) ... Class Treasurer (3) . . . Belle Air Staff (3) ... 150 lb. Football (2) Intramural Basketball (3.4) . . . Engineers' Ball (2. 3, 4) . . . Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: News-reels . . . Dances . . . The economic situation. Sidelights: Once I was on time. Footlights: Do you want to know where 1 got it. Prof’ Seventy-three WILLIAM CROFT VAUGHN Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn Prep Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Sophomore Dance Committee . . . Ring Committee (Chairman) . . . Phi Kappa Pi (3, 4) . . . Sanctuary Society (4) . . . President of the Senior Claw . . . Holy Name Society President (4) . . . Intramural Sports (1, 2, 3, 4). Spotlight: Chemistry . . . Curling his hair . . . Test tubes . . . Beakers . . . Solutions. Sidelights: His collection of laboratory wearing apparel is the rarest ever. Footlights: Bill started Junior week off with a big tang.” Seventy-four WALTER F. WEIS Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering A. S. C. E. (1. 2, 3, 4) . . . Engineer Staff (3. 4) . . . Junior Prom . . . Senior Ball . . . Engineers Ball (4) . . . .Phi Kappa Pi. Spotlight: Irish girls . . . Getting a commission in the Field Artillery Reserves. Sidelights. We often wondered why the perpetual blush . . . Modesty or trouble? Footlights: When I grow up I want to be a soldier. Seventy-Jive To further the aims of those who aspire to the study of Medicine; To shed light on some of the intriguing secrets contained in this field; To impress on her students the necessity of high ideals: To these ends is dedicated the Villanova School of Science. J SCHOOL OF SCIENC E Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A.. I’h.D. Dean of The School of Science rJ,HE REV. C. P. O'NEIL, O.S.A., Prefect of Studies in 1914 made special provisions, for the benefit of those students in the Arts School desirous of following the medical profession, by creating the science department. This new department of the College increased in size with such rapidity that, in 1916, it severed its relations with the School of Arts, thus was born the Villanova School of Science. The Rev. Rullen P. Fink, O.S.A., was appointed Dean of the new School of Science and under his kind and considerate leader ship the school made great strides in its chosen field. Due to faculty appointments, Father Fink was forced to give up his post, and in 1926 was succeeded by the present Dean, Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., Ph.D., under whose leadership the school gained the position that it now holds in the ranks of Pre'Mcdical Schools. Today this comparatively new school is recognized by the leading medical schools of the country, as well as the New York Board of Regents American Association of Medical Colleges, and the State Board of Medical Licensors. By virtue of this recognition, it now occupies an enviable position among schools of this type. In 1928, shortly after the new Dean had assumed his duties, a great misfortune befell the school, and the building that housed the scientific equipment was burned to the ground. Showing undaunted courage, together with hard work and great sacrifice, Father Dougherty was instrumental in having the school rebuilt, and in place of the old laboratories, newer and better equipped ones came into existence. Today the equipment used in the laboratories of the Science School is unquestionably of such a standard that this depart' mcnt ranks favorably with the finest in the country. The School of Science offers to its students, besides an excellent Science Curriculum, a welbbalanced and essential cultural course. This course includes English, Ethics and its branches, Sociology, Modern Languages, and a comprehensive course in Medical Juris' prudence, which gives to the student many principles that prove beneficial to him in his chosen profession. Besides the lectures in General Biology, Bacteriology, Com' parative and Human Anatomy, Embryology, Genetics, Physics, Physiology, Inorganic, Organic, Physical and Physiological Chemis' try, and Histology, the school presents a course in Immunology which is taught by the Dean, a specialist in this field. The lofty pinnacle that has been reached by this school was attained only by cooperation and self-sacrifice. The faculty and students can look upon the record that it has achieved with justifiable pride. Austin Hai.l Rev. Francis X. Co an O.S.A., A.M. Associa� � ; Professor. Biology Rev. James A. Donnellon O.S.A., A M.. M S. Assistant Professor. Biology Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty O.S.A.. Ph D. Professor. Biology Eighty Edmond D'Ouvillk MS. Instructor. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering William G. Driscoll B.S. in C.E. Instructor. Mathematics and Physics Rev. John J. Fitzmaurice O.S.A.. AM. Assistam Professor. Modern Languages Martin L. Gill A.B. Instructor. English Rev. John F. Hammond O.S.A., Ph.D. Professor. Mathematics and Physics Eighty-one Rev. Edward L. Jenkins O.S.A.. Ph D. Associate Professor. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering F A C V L T Y Dr. Pa r l A. Loefplad M.D Chairman. Medical Entrance Board Rev. Lorenzo Lozano O.S.A.. B.A. Instructor. Modern Languages Rev. William J. Lunney O.S.A., A M. Rev. Francis J. Ludwig O.S.A.. A M. Instructor. Biology Assistant Professor Modern Languages EighlV'ttoo asa John A. McClain MS. Assistant Professor, Biology Ri v. Bernard McConvillk O.S.A.. A M. Assistunt Projector Philosophy and Psychology Rev. John F. O'Brien O.S.A., A M.. Litt.D. Professor. English Dr. Francis W. Pankpinto Ph. D. Assistunt Professor. Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Rev. John A. Sparrow O.S.A.. A.M., Litt.D. Professor. Philosophy and Psychology Eightythree .V.i!v FRANK M. ALFANO Newark, New Jersey Central High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior Prom . . - Spike and Shoe Club . . . Villanovan (2. J) . . . North Jersey Club (4) . . . Intramural Track . . . Captain Cheer Leader (J). Spotlight: Muscle development . . . Principally those regulating voice. Sidelights Death takes a holiday . . . Supersaturated with typhoid bacilli. Footlights Collections on the slightest provocation . . . Altruism? FRANCIS MICHAEL BELI.ARMINO Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Central High Sciux l Bacl clor of Science in Biology Holy Name Society (I. 2, 5. 4) . . . Belle Air Stall . . . Senior Ball . . . Editor Mendel Bulletin Stall. Spotlight: Solving difficult philosophical mysteries. Sidelights: A student par excellence ... a leader in his class . . . and does he know his Chemistry. Footlights: He likes his dancing and his minestrone . . . Soup to youse guys. Einhtyfow GAETANO BRINDISI Philadelphia, Pennsylvania South Philadelphia High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Band (2) . . . VilJanovan’s (4) . . . Mendel Bulletin Staff. Spotlight: His capable fingers plus one piano . . . syn- copated rhythm. Sidelights. Slight of stature . . . big of heart. Footlights: His infectious laugh broke up many a lab period. JOSEPH ROBERT BIGLEY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Ring Committee ($)... L. K. D. (1).. . Secretary (2) . . . Vice-President ())... President (4) . . . Business Manager Belle Air (4) . . . Mendel Bulletin Managing Editor . . . Vice-President of the Senior Class . . . Senior Ball Committee. Spotlight: Joe, the late hard-driving carpenter and embryologist, who sports, plays and dances while eating tenderloin with mushrooms. Sidelights The crooning medical man . . . you’re tell- ing me. Footlights A human equation . . . solve for X . . . a fast moving car . . another speeding car . . . equals X plus 2 smashed cars ... X equals Joe. Eighty five HENRY J. BUZENSKI New London, Connecticut BuRKKLY ScH(X)L Bachelor of Science in Biology (Connecticut Club (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Vigilance Committee . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Intramural Basktcball. Football. Baseball . . . J. V. Football ... 150 lb. Football. Spotlight: His football ability at high school earned for him the honor of All State Somethin'! Sidelights. My brother goes to Penn Dental School. Footlights: The race is to the swift . . . his race is to the dining room. WILLIAM EDWARD CHRISTMAN Ycadon, Pennsylvania Roman Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Biology L. K. I). (1, 2. J. -4) . . . Blazer Ball Committee (3) . . . Holy Name Society (2, 3, 4) . . . Intramural� (4). Spotlight: Defending his closely cropped hair from ad- verse criticism. Sidelights: His ability in baseball enabled the Ycadon Firemen to reach a new low in league standing. Footlights: His frequent absence from school accounts for the expression, “Has anyone seen Elmer? % Eighty-six DAVID WHITECAR CRAGG Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Frankford High Sch x l ■ymr- Vv.- Bachelor of Science in Biology Sophomore Cotillion . . . Chairman Decoration Com mittce Junior Prom . . . Senior Ball . . . Vigilance Committee (2) . . . Belle Air Staff . . . Mendel Bulle- tin Staff (4) ... Golf Team (1, 2, 3, 4). Spotlight: Swings a mean stick (golf) and also a mean “line. Sidelights: His presence at any dance insures a big” crowd. Footlights. “A story should improve with each telling . . . never mind the facts.” SERAFINO DE MATTHAESIS, JR. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wbnonah Military Academy Bachelor of Science in Biology Holy Name Society (2, 3, 4) . . Day Hop Club (2. 3) . . . J. V. Football (2). Spotlight: An urge to follow Villanova to the Rose Bowl.” Sidelights: Desire to expound pet theories with an audience of at least one. Footlights: Frequent confrere of Temple physicians. Eighty-seven REUBEN JAMES DIERWECHTER Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lincoln Prep School Bachelor of Science in Biology Band (1, 2, 3, 4) . . . Viltanown Stall (2) . . . Holy Name Society (2, 3, 4) . . . Day Hop Club (I. 2. 3. 4) . . . Belli: Air Stall (4). Spotlight Making the music go down and around Mow, below, below. Sidelights: It takes unusual ability to answer a question with a question . . . Rube exceeds this by answer ing the question . . . authority . . . German V. Footlights: Chemistry lab is for Chemistry . . . not for harmony. PETER J. FASO Portland, New York St. Peter s Cathedral Prep Bachelor of Science in Biology Chairman Mother � Day Committee . . . L. K. D. (1, 2. 3. 4) . . . Holy Name Society (2, 3. 4) . . . Intra- mural Track (1) . . . Spanish Club (2, 3). Spotlight A featured attraction at the College Inn ... No cover . . . No minimum ... No charge. Sidelights: A platitude . . . Early to bed, early to . . . well, early to bed anyway. Footlights: If you want the ' dope” or “lowdown on anything, ask him . . . he’ll have it. Eighty-eight ROBERT FRANCIS FITZGERALD BAyvillc, New York Linden High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Holy Name Society (1, 2. 3, 4) ... Vigilance Com mittee (2) ... I.. K. D. (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Track (1) . . . Blazer Ball Committee . . . North Jersey Club (I. 2) . . . Mendel Bulletin Staff. Spotlight. In the spring this young man's fancy lightly turns toward metaphysics. Sidelights: Ho hum! Bay rum . I am going hum! Footlights. An epicure of good beef. . . We wonder how he knows whether or not it is gtxxJ ... he never had any. WALTER ANTHONY FOLEY New York City. New York Mackenzie Prep School Bachelor of Science in Biology Swimming Team . . . J. V. Football (2. 3). Spotlight: Protecting the welfare of the fairer sex at summer resorts. Sidelights: Collector of rare cigarettes for personal con- sumption . . . Getting them from classmates makes them extremely rare. Footlights: Beloved on all sides . . . Quite a hit of territory. £ighty «i ie ANTHONY GIAMBAI.VO Brooklyn, New York Boys' High School, Br x klyn Bachelor of Science in Biology Day Hop Club 3, 4) . . . L. K. D. (4). Spotlight: Admirer of Descartes and Kant . . Achieved immortal fame in Junior Psychology with his epoch making statement. You see. Father, you have to follow the general trend of thought.” Sidelights. His beaver hat lends a touch of sartorial elegance. Footlights: Master of stock French phrases. FRANKLIN BENJAMIN HUSIK Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Overbrook High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Day Hop Club (2, 3. 4) . . . Mendel Bulletin Stall. Spotlight: Preparing unknown solutions to our eternal mortification. Sidelights: Truly versatile . . . Weight lifter . . . accordionist . . . magician. Footlights: Our official worry worry . . . The burdens of the Senior class weigh heavily on his shoulders. finely ROBERT LOUIS IMMORDINO Trenton, New Jersey Cathedral High Sch x l Bachelor of Science in Biology L. K. D. ( 1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Mendel Bulletin Stall . . . Belle Air Staff. Spotlight Trying to live down his first year spent rooming with Charles Miller. Sidelights: Robert the nonpareil is our contribution to rhetorical fame. Footlights Mussolini's Charge d’Affaircs at Villa nova. WILLIAM JOSEPH KEFFER McSherrystown, Pennsylvania Central Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Blazer Ball Committee . . . Sanctuary Society . . . L. K. l . (1, 2, 3. 4) . . . Day Hop Club (I. 2. i) . . . Holy Name Society (1, 2, 3, 4) . . . Mendel Bulle- tin Staff . . . Wrestling (I, 3) . . . Track (I) . . . Intramurals (I, 2, 2, 4). Spotlight: Administering to those unfortunates confined in the infirmary ... A good Samaritan, eh! Sidelights: His list of suitable reading books as advised by Father O’Brien is the most complete in the world. Footlights: His observation of the Circus Wild Man exerted a profound influence on his philosophy. NiiKiyow HARRY KORN FIELD Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Germantown High School VINCENT GENE LO CASALE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania South Philadelphia High S :h x l Bachelor of Science in Biology Blazer Ball (3) . . . Holy Name Society (2, 3. 4) ... Freshman Football (1) ... Intramural Wrestling (2, 3, 4) . . . 150 lb. Football. Spotlight: Feats of Herculean strength. Sidelights: Achieved his greatest success in Junior Eng- lish . . . 95. Footlights: A dangerous laboratory menace and a prac- tical joker. Jslinety-tu'o Bachelor of Science in Biology Mendel Bulletin Business Manager . . BtLLt. Air Stall Copy Editor . . . L. K. D. (I. 2. 3. 4) Spot light: His devotion to Father Fitzgerald is exceeded only by that of Damon and Pythias. Sidelights: Our fur-wearing Pre-Med. Raccoon coats should care who is wearing them. Footlights: His impersonations of Dr. Jckyll and Mr. Hyde surpass those of Manteli. DOM JOSEPH MAURO Mcchanicvillc, New York Mkghanic.ville High Sch(x l Bachelor of Science in Biology Albany Club (I. 2. 3) . . . Holy Name Society (1, 2. 3. 4) . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Mendel Bulletin Staff . Bf.llk Air Staff . . . Intramural Football. Spotlight Acids, bases and salts . . . Grapejuice, women and song. Sidelights Maintaining decorum in spite of Faso. Footlights: The early Roman scribes were amateurs com- pared to Dorn. This gentleman increased the scope of their activities by typing theses. CARL A. MAYER Reading' Pennsylvania Rhading High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Debating (1) ... Sanctuary Society (1) . . . Catholic Press Apostulatc (2) . . . Chairman Fund Committee (1) . . . Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior Prom Com- mittee . . . Mendel Bulletin Statf . Track (1) . . . Holy Name Society (1, 2. 3. 4). Spotlight: Tripping the light fantastic ... at least tripping. Sidelights Authority on sweetmeats and hors d'ccuvrc . . . experience . . . dining room. Footlights: An occasional visitor to Chemistry lab. : IZYDOR EDMUND MIKOWSKI Tarnopol, Poland Third State Gymnasium (High School) Bachelor of Science in Biology Men del Bulletin Staff. Spotlight: Advancement of Polish culture. Sidelights: Driving professors to school. Footlights: Driving professors from school. CHARLES WILLIAM MILLER Ashland, Pennsylvania Ashland High School Bachelor of Science in Biology L. K. D. Dance Committee . . . Blascr Ball Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . L. K. D. (1, 2, 3. 4) . . . Turf and Tinsel (2) . . . Holy Name Society (3, 4) . . . Student Council (4) . . . Mendel Bulletin Staff . . . Vice-President Holy Name Society (3) . . . L. K. D. Student Councilman (4). Spotlight: His happiness would he complete if there were 12 inches of water under every bed in Austin Hall. Sidelights: All roads lead to Miller's room when trouble is brewing. Footlights: Evcrvonc in Ashland likes me . . . 'cause I'm a nice kid. J inetyfour PAUL THOMAS MILNAMOW Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania St. Mary's Hich School HARRY CORNELIUS PODALL, JR. Norristown, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior Prom . . . Senior Ball. Spotlight: Solution of the ever-present problem of “Why is women? Sidelights: His aspirations to become a pitcher ended in his drinking from one. Footlights: His interest along other lines does not pre- vent him from engaging in the chase of the fair sex. Bachelor of Science in Biology Holy Name Society (2. 3, 4) . . . Wilkes-Barre Club (2. 3. 4) . . . Intramural Sports (2. 3. 4). Spotlight Playing host to Wilkes-Barre femmes. Sidelights: Our blushing pride. Footlights: Dubious past . . . We hate to mention it, but he went to Alabama. {in«ly- ive JOHN F. SCALERA Newark, New Jer� ey Skton Hall Prep J ineiV'iix Bachelor of Science in Biology North Jersey Club (1. 2, 3. 4) . . . Holy Name Society (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Secretary of North Jersey Club (3) . . . Mother � Day Committee. Spotlight: An enthusiastic nature student . . . through the classroom window. Sidelights: ‘ Res clamat ad dominum . . . (Everything cries out for its master) . . . even for John! Footlights: His summer sojourns at Marlboro Home for the Feeble-minded may account for his lucid in- tervals. DAVID SCANLON Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City High School Bachelor of Science in Biology North Jersey Club (3) . . . Swimming Team (3. 4). Spotlight: One-half his time is spent sleeping hori- zontally, the other half vertically. Sidelights Scanlon was a Westerner until Fleishmann brought him (Y) east. Footlights: At this point we fell asleep. FRANK JOHN SCHAFFER Bronx, New York Jeffersonville High School Bachelor of Science in Biology L K. D. Dance Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Holy Name Society (1. 2. 5. 4) ... Mendel Bulle- tin Stall . . . Sergeant-at-Arms of L. K. D. . . . Track (1) . . . 150 lb. Football . . . Bf.lle Air Staff (4). Spotlight: Steady now . . . Snap. Sidelights: The “Smile of the Bronx. Footlights: The staccato-like sounds issuing from his r x m at all hours upon investigation proved to be the result of his flair for typing. . . from . the lec- GUSTAVE L. SCHULZ Blackwood, New Jersey Camden Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Day Hop Club (1, 2. J). Spotlight: Daily globe-trotting to Villanova . Blackwood. Sidelights: You press the little valve down . . tures go round and round. Footlights: A little man with high ideals. Ninety-seven LAWRENCE J. SHEA Waterbury, Connecticut Crosby Hich School—St. Thomas Seminary Bachelor of Science in Biology Connecticut Club . . . Intramural Baseball (1) . . . Intramural Football (I. 2, 3. 4) . . . Connecticut Club P.csident (3, 4) , . . Band Manager (1. 2. 3. 4) ... Claw Treasurer (2) . . . Mendel Bulletin Staff . . Vigilance Committee . . . Junior Prom Committee. Spotlight Music, music, let me have music and my soul shall he healed . . . All right, “let him have it. Sidelights: Larry set an all-time record for consecutive hours of sleep . . . Insomnia, poor chap. Footlights: This gentleman unquestionably typifies the splendid spirit of Villanova. ALLEN ANTHONY TAFERO Jersey City, New Jersey St. Peter's Prep School Bachelor of Science in Biology North Jersey Club (2, 3, 4) . . . Spanish Club (3, 4) . . Intramural Activities (1. 2. 3, 4) . . . Holy Name Society (2. 3. 4) . . . Spanish (2, 3). Spotlight: A devotee of equestrianism. Sidelights: Pec-nuckle and pig-knuckle have a warm spot in his heart. Footlights: A genuine hasso-profundo. Ninety-eight ALBERT E. WELSH, JR. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Northeast Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Sophomore Cotillion Committee . . . Junior Prom Dinner Dance . . . L. K. D. (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Belle Air Staff . . . Mendel Bulletin Stall . . . Intramural Basketball (1, 2. J, 4) . . . Acceptance Committee L. K. D. (4) . . Dance Chairman L. K. D. (4). Spotlight: He flics through the lahs with the greatest of gabs. Sidelights A peck of apples a day keeps exams away ... he hopes. Footlights: His choice of dates for social affairs sets a new high standard. ANTHONY LEON ZANNI Newark, New Jersey Barringer High School Bachelor of Science in Biology Sophomore Cotillion Committee . . . Junior Ring Com- mittee . . . Spiked Shoe Club . . . North Jersey Club (2, 3. 4) . . . Villdnotun Staff (2. 5) . . . Freshman Track . . . Intramural Basketball . L. K. D. (4). Spotlight: Ardent admirer of Alexander Woollcott. Sidelights: Vest-pocket edition of the immortal Apollo. Footlights: Esquire's unofficial ambassador. Modern business demands versatility rather than specialization; The industry of youth imbued with sound knowledge; The pow-er to perceive and evaluate the forces and factors behind business activities; A character that is just and charitable: To these ends the School of Commerce and Finance is dedicated. I 3 V V V I I • 13 311 li 1103 A O I O O II 3 S . Rkv. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., Ph D. Dean of The School of Commerce and Finance UNTRAINED mind is able to cope with the confused mass of data which flows from the rapid and sometimes directionless wanderings of our political and economic system today. Assuming that the information doled out to the public is correct, which it is not, and also complete, which it is not, even then the untrained mind gropes for light in its effort to discern which and what is right. Today, more than ever before, there is need of a thorough knowledge of and belief in first principles of political economics. Today the study of business is a science. Not an exact science, to be truthful, but a science that is reasonably exact. It is in this field of uncertainty that error, deception and bias take root. It is here that the untrained mind is led astray and concludes that all is uncertain. The aim of the School of Commerce and Finance is not merely to give its students a knowledge of the techniques of business in order that they might be able to earn a better living, but it has an essential aim and purpose, a more thorough understanding of the manifold happenings in the political and economic world of today in the light of first principles. The curriculum is set up with this aim in view. It is an integrated curriculum. It begins in the Freshman year with easy, general principles, upon which is built up year after year a superstructure which ramifies into the tech' niques of banks, brokerage houses and corporations, followed by practical problems in Economics, Law, Foreign Exchange, Trans' portation and Merchandising. Thus, the student is prepared by easy stages to arrive at an understanding of the complicated processes of economic activity. The School of Commerce and Finance, however, would neglect an important phase of its work if it developed only business technicians. There is too much chance for narrowness in modern education which has to be offset with the broadening that comes from cultural studies. The curriculum, therefore, includes a good portion of cultural matter, chief among which is Religion, Catholic Philosophy, Literature and History. The product of such an education and training should be a well'rounded'Out individual, capable of making progress in whatever line of business endeavor he pursues. His standards should place him on a plane above petty politics. For him profit'seeking and profit'taking will not be a sordid struggle. For him will the right to live, the right to labor honestly for a fair wage be a foremost consideration. Justice and Charity will lead and enlighten him. Such is the product the School of Commerce and Finance labors to produce. Rev. John J. Fitsmaurice O.S.A., A M. Assistant Professor. Modern Languages Antonio Franco A.B. Instructor. Modern Languages Martin I. J. Griffin AM. Assistant Professor, English William C. A. Hlnrv B.S.. LL.B. Instructor. Business Administration Raymond McKeon A.B. Instructor, journalism Dr. Jeremiah O'Sullivan A M.. Ph D. Associate Professor History and Political Science Leo Schaefer MBA. Associate Profenor. Busmen Admimitrotion • ■ •V r :r. F A C IT I. T Y William Thompson B.S. Instructor. Business Administration Rev. John J. Vrana O.S.A.. A M. Associate Professor. Religion One Hundred Seven HOWARD JOSEPH BRENNAN Aurora, New York Cayuga Lake Academy (High Sch x)l) Bachelor of Science in Economics Band (1) . . . Junior Prom Committee . . . Holy Name Society . . . Intramural Basketball (1. 2. 4) . . . Intramural Baseball (1, 2, 4). Sidelights: Saxophones . . . sex-appeal . . . slumber. Spotlight: Howies apparently endless knowledge of going places and doing things. Footlights: His knowledge of leading orchestras and who's playing where and what. JOSEPH HAMILTON ARTHUR Newark, New Jersey Seton Hall High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Spike and Shoe Club . . . North Jersey Club (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Catholic Press Apostulatc (1, 2, 3, 4) . . . Vilfunoran Staff (1) ... Sanctuary Society (2, 3. 4) . . . Foreign Relations Society (2) ... Junior Week Committee . . . Vice-President Catholic Press Apostu- latc (3) . . . Track Team (1) ... President, Sanctuary Society. Spotlight: Books . . . weekends . . . books. Sidelights: Fully conscientious . . . totally without conceit. Footlights: Well groomed possessor of a permanent scat in the library. One Hundred Eight JOHN EUGENI CARR Chester, Pennsylvania Malvern Preparatory School Bachelor of Science in Economics Senior Prom Committee . . . Belle Air Staff. Spotlight: Sponsoring Republicanism in Delaware Co. Sidelights. I gotta go, fellows, can't make it. A well worn phrase . . . used for four years. Footlights: A bit of a mortician taking of anything political. that is an under JOHN J. CARROLL Darby, Penmylvania West Catholic. High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Intramural Sports (1) . . . 150 lb. Football . . . Intra- mural Basketball (3. 4). Spotlight: Movies . . . Lillies of the Valley. Sidelights: Falling over backward and sleeping standing up . . . “Have to go to class” . . . We wonder whether or not he ever gets there. Footlights: In Johnny's case we can’t help but use that time worn term or phrase ... “a prince of good fellows . . . PHILIP HERBERT CARSON Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Junior Prom Committee . . . Senior Prom Committee . . . Bf.li.e Air Staff. Spotlight: Gunning . . . Hunting . . . Flying. Sidelights: A staunch advocate of the slogan Ice Never Fails.” Footlights: Getting results by wisely mixing business with pleasure. One Hundred Ten THOMAS FRANCIS COLLINS North Andover, Mauachuirttt St. James High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Freshman Baseball . . . Varsity Baseball (2. 3. 4) . . . Spanish Club. Spotlight: Needling . . . Blushing . . . Needling. Sidelights Speaks with a broad A ... A Harvard Man. Footlights: That unmistakable laugh. JAMES PATRICK CONROY Newton, Massachusetts Our Lady High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Spanish Club (3, 4) . . . Manager 150‘s . . . Chairman Blarer Committee . . . Manager Varsity Football (4) . . . Varsity Club. Spotlight: Footballs . . . Helmets . . . Grid Arrange- ments. Sidelights: A popular hard-working friend of all, espe- cially those connected with the gridiron. Footlights: An authority on things . . . social . . and of a business nature. One Hundred Eleven JAMES JUSTIN DOWNS Newark, New York Newark High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Sophomore Dance Committee . . . Junior Week Chair- man . . . Senior Dance Committee . . . Band (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Sanctuary Society . . . Western New Yo-k Club (2. 3) . . . Belle Air Staff . . . Chairman of the Student Council (3. 4) . . . Intramural Sport� (1, 2. 3. 4). Spotlight: Berry boxes . . . bunk (bed) . . . business enterprises. Sidelights. The well dressed gentleman from Newark. Newark, New Jersey? No, no, Newark, New York. Footlights: A trip to Boston soon- or you're crazy- yea man! JOHN FRANCIS ERBECK Hoboken, New Jersey A. J. Dbmarest High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Junior Dinner Dance Committee . . . North Jersey Club (I, 2. 3, 4) . . . Holy Name Society (1, 2, 3. 4) . . . Intramurals. spotlight Clothes . . . Shows . . . Hoboken. Sidelight.-;: Distinction of finishing his college course in three and one half years. Footlights Developing the thumb on the open road . . . Villanova to Hoboken. One Hundred Twelve JOHN J. FIN AN Norristown, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Holy Name Society (1, 2. J. 4) . . . Blue Blazer Ball . . . Intramural Football (I, 2, 5, 4). Spotlight. Library . . . Promenades . . . Corn Fritters. Sidelights: His ability to speak for days—and write for hours on any topic . . . no matter how abstract. Footlights: Idle moments few . . . things accomplished numerous. r-‘ JOSEPH ANTHONY FORAN Brooklyn, New York St. James Academy Bachelor of Science in Economics Intramural Sport!� . . . Open House Day Committee . . . Senior Ball Committee . . . Belle Aik Statf . . . Holy Name Society (3, 4) . . . Secretary of the Student Council (4). Spotlight: A walking Englishman . . . interested in the liner things in life. Sidelights: Fedigan Hall steak cater who aspires to lie- come an insurance man. Footlights: A silent accomplisher of things. One Hundred Thirteen BENJAMIN RAYMOND GERAGHTY Jersey City, New Jersey St. Benedicts Preparatory School Bachelor of Science in Economics Freshman Basketball . . . Freshman Baseball . . . Varsity Basketball (I, 3. 4) ... North Jersey Club (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Holy Name Society . . . Captain Freshman Basket- ball . . . Captain Varsity Basketball . . . Intramural Football . . . Varsity Baseball (2, 3. 4). Spotlight Weekends . . . baseball . . . more weekends. Sidelights Always at home on the basketball court, but never at home in Fedigan Hall. Footlights: A weekly trip and a daily letter are the things that keep him busy. JOHN JOSEPH HENRY South Ardmore, Pennsylvania West Philadelphia Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Ring Committee . . . Belle Air Staff . . . College Editor . . . Senior Class Secretary. Spotlight Smoking . . . sleeping . . . insurance . . . dates. Sidelights: Attending athletic contests and cheering . . . vociferously. Footlights: One of the little big train and trolley boys, headed for the Metropolitan . . . Insurance Company. One Hundred Fourteen JOHN WILLIAM HIGGINS Hamden, Connecticut Montpelier Seminary Bachelor of Science in Economics Glee C|ub . . . Connecticut Club . . . Vanity “V” Club (2, J, 4) . . . Secretary of the Sophomore Class . . . Freshman Football . . . Intramural Basketball . . . Intra- mural Baseball . . Ice Hockey Team . . . Varsity Football (2. 5. 4). Spotlight: Barking signals . . . just harking . . . about what? Sidelights: he. I wish I were a C.P.A. how happy I would Footlights: His love for arguments . . . frequent par ticipation in them ... eh what, Foster? PAUL PETER KERR, JR. Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Malvf.rn Preparatory School Bachelor of Science in Economics Villanova Literary Society (I. 2. 5) . . . President Villanova Literary Society. Spotlight: Graphs . . . debates . . . Coal Mines. Sidelights Uncanny method of squeezing so many text Ixxiks into one little brief case. Footlights: Arguing for hours on a question, the answer of which is “so what.” One Hundred Fifteen WALTER WILLIAM KORCHINSKI Rcnnrlacr, New York New Hampton Preparatory School Bachelor of Science in Economics Freshman Football . . . Freshman Baseball . . . Varsity Club (2. 3, 4) . . . Varsity Football (2. 3. 4). Spotlight: Chicken . . . And passes. Sidelights: A football end interested in statistics. Footlights: A practical business man is Walt . . . No we don’t want a chance on a pair of “Regals.” NICHOLAS A. KOTYS Monmen, Pennsylvania Mon ESSEN High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Freshman Football . . . Freshman Basketball . . . Spanish Club (1. 2. 3) . . . Tuif and Tinsel Club (2) Varsity Football (2, 3, 4) . . . Varsity Club (2. 3, 4). Spotlight: Dancing . . . Dining in Philadelphia . . . Pipe Smoking. Sidelights: “You can't do that,” hut history has proven that it can. Footlights: A little girl in the city of “Brotherly Love” has taken my heart. One Hundred Sixteen JOHN CLARK MAGUIRE Philadelphia. Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Junior Prom Committee . . . Vigilance Committee . . . Intramural Sports Committee . . . Intramural Basket- hall (1, 2. 3, -4) . . . Intramural Track (1, 2, 3, 4). Spotlight Merion . . . Slide rule . . . Accounting. Sidelights: Being number one man in the library only emphasises his love for books . . . which we are told is not his only love. Footlights: John is one of the few men who is a master of the short method of calculating statistical prob- lems. JOSEPH PETER McCONVILLE Oakmont, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Track (1). Spotlight: Horses . . . Horses . . . Crazy over Horses. Sidelights: Saves most of his conversation for the horse. Footlights: It is rumored that he is the author of, Take Me Back to My Boots and Saddle.” One Hundred Seventeen JOSEPH BERTRAM McGOVERN Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania Schuylkill Haven High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Frc‘hman Baseball . . . Freshman Football . . . Varsity Baseball (2, 5, 4) . . . Varsity Club (2. 3, 4). Spotlight: Singing ditties to his own accompaniment and amusement. Sidelight: Fedigan Hall’s cheerful cherub. Footlights: His personality and wit are apparently recog- nised by both sexes. CHARLES WILLIAM McFADDEN Edcnsburg, Pa. Georgetown Preparatory Sch(x l Bachelor of Science in Economics Intramural Track . . . Intramural Basketball . . . Varsity Track (2. 4). Spotlight A special interest in Miss Illman’s School . . . Beaver College . . . and the U. of P. Sidelights: His undying love for his cvcr-faithful horse- less carriage. Footlights: Trout fishing . . . possibly for the amount of rest and relaxation the sport offers. One Hundred Eighteen JOHN FRANCIS McGRATH Water bury, Connecticut Malvern Preparatory School Bachelor of Science in Economics Viildnotidit Staff (1) . . . Student Council (1) . . . Connecticut Club (1, 2. 3. 4) . . . Assistant Track Manager (1, 2, 3) . . . Track Manager (4). Spotlight. English . . . Bryn Mawr . . . The Drama. Sidelights: Taking the hull by the horns and throw' ing it. Footlights: Love of discussion with an unlimited supply of topics. Trenton, New Jersey Cathedral High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior Class President . . . Editor Belle Air . . . Vigilance Committee . . . Holy Name Society (1, 2. 3, 4) . . . Belle Masque . . . Vice-President Holy Name . . . Freshman Bas- ketball . . . Intramural Sports (1, 2, 3. 4). Spotlight: Working, mixed with the right proportion of pleasure. ROBERT GERALD MeGRORY Sidelights: Making extra curricular activities . . . worry- ing about the ultimate outcome. Footlights: Acquainting all with the fact that The World Does Take What Trenton Makes. One Hundred Nineteen JAMES JOSEPH McNERNEY Plantsville, Connecticut Roxbury Preparatory School Bachelor of Science in Economics Varsity Golf (1, 2, 3, 4) . . . Freshman Baseball . . . Connecticut Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ... junior Prom. Spotlight: Golf . . . Sleeping . . . Parlor Sports. Sidelights: The slow way in which he moves lends grace to every action. Footlights: Conducting a loan service in Fedigan Hall . . . not guilty of usury. EDWARD JOSEPH MICHAELS Wilmington, Delaware Salesianum High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Varsity Club (2, 3, 4) . . . Spanish Club (2. 3. 4) . . . Frosh Football . . . Varsity Football (2, 3. 4) . . . Captain Football Team (4) . . . Vice- President Spanish Club (3). Spotlight: An unhelmeted All-American. Sidelights: Football . . . fiction . . . cryptograms. Footlights: His ability to work crossword puzzles . . . his knowledge of the west . . . through the courtesy of Street and Smith. One Hundred Twenty JOSEPH P. MURRAY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania West Catholic High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Junior Dinner Dance Committee . . . Swimming Team (I. 4) . . . Intramural Basketball (2, 3) . . . One Hundred Fifty Pound Football Team (2, 3. 4). Spotlight Fords in general—Phaetons in particular. Sidelights His witticisms ... a helpful aid to the lecturing professors?!!! Footlights: The heart throb of Jersey shore resorts. LAWRENCE HENRY REILLEY New Brunswick, New Jersey St. Peter's High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Glee Club (1. 2, 3, 4) . . . Intramurals (I, 2, Chair man 3, 4) . . . Turf and Tinsel (1. 2) . . . Spanish Club (I, 2) . . . Holy Name Society (3, 4J. Spotlight: Bird seed . . . Crooning . . . Chicken-feed. Sidelights: Rendering vocal selections on Thursday mornings at an hour so early that their real worth is not fully appreciated. Footlights: The Orange Blossom Kid . . . returning from the Christmas vacation with a sunburn. One Hundred Twenty-one THOMAS TIMOTHY RYAN Llinhurst, Long Island Newton High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Freshman Basketball . . . Varsity Basketball (2, 3. ■ ) Intramural Baseball . . . Track (1) . . . Swimming (1) . . . Brooklyn Long Island Club . . . Turf and Tinsel . . . Varsity Club (2. 3. 4) ... Spanish Club . . . Holy Name Society. Spotlight Ltxiking good on the basketball court. Sidelights Imagine getting lost in New York! ... my own backyard. Footlights: His presence in any crowd docs away with the possibility of dull moments. GEORGE W. SCHELLE Merwood Park, Pennsylvania Haverford Hich School Bachelor of Science in Economics Intramural Basketball . . . J. V. Football Basketball . . . Tiack . . . Baseball Spotlight: Bucketing . . . Resting . . . Bucketing. Sidelights: From P ei W Station to the Commerce and Finance Building in three strides. Footlights: Do come in, but the party really isn't 'till next week. One Hundred Twenty!wo Owe Hundred Ttwenty-three FLORINDO F. TRONCELLITI Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Lower Merion High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Band ( 1) . . . Blazer Committee . . . Ring Committee . . . Belle Air Staff . . . Belle Air Ball . . . Senior Class Treasurer . . . Intramural Basketball. Spotlight: Colorful ties . . . Suits tailored at Fashion Park. Sidelights. His ability to make friends . . . result a splen- did organizer. Footlights The first in and the first out of the Tron- cellitis. WILLIAM J. SWEENEY Waterbury, Connecticut Crosby High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Orientation Committee . . . Blue Blazer Ball . . . Intramurals (1. 2. 3. 4) . . . Connecticut Club (I, 2) . . . Turf and Tinsel Club (I, 2) . . . Holy Name Society (2, 3. 4) . . Varsity Club (2. 3) Freshman Basketball . . Varsity Basketball (2. 3) . . . Varsity Track (2. 3. 4). Spotlight: Long weekends in Connecticut . . . Water- bury in particular. Sidelights Proud owner of the famous Green Goddess. Footlights: Does any one know where he spends his idle moments in the old home town? EDMUND WILLIAM VAUGHN Brooklyn, New York High School of Commerce Bachelor of Science in Economics Sophomore Cotillion . . . Junior From Committee . . . Bi i-i. : Air Staff . . . Freshman Baseball . Varsity Baseball (2. 3. 4) . . . Vrsity Club (2. 3. 4) Intrainurals (I. 2). Spotlight: Fan mail . . . Fanning them . . . Food stuffs. Sidelights. Dining with the fair sex ... or without them. Footlights: Early to Ixrd and early to rise makes a min healthy, wealthy and rested. MILAN VIDNOVIC McKeesport, Pennsylvania McKeesport High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Freshman Football . . . Varsity Club (2, 3, 4) . . . Varsity Football (2, 3. 4) ... Spanish Club Dinner Dai-.ee Committee. Spotlight: Football . . . femmes . . . fashion. Sidelights Guard par excellence . . . reference Mr. Smukler.” Footlights: Arranging an itinerary to catch all the blow outs after a successful season on the grid. One Hundred Twentyfout ROBERT E. WALLEY Spring Cily, Pennsylvania Spring City High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Mother s Day Committee . . . Intramural Basketball. Spotlight: Pinochle and reading . . . sometimes simul taneously. Sidelights: Stately senatorial strut hat and brief case. . with brown Footlights: Being quiet and unassuming vet friendly. GEORGE J. WRONA Kulpmont, Pennsylvania Mt. Carmel High School Bachelor of Science in Economics Blue Blazer Ball . . . Varsity Club (2. 3. 4) . . . Freshman Football . . . Varsity Football (2. 3. 4) . . . Track (1. 2. 3. 4). Spotlight: Books . . . Books . . hooks again. Sidelights: Orchids . . . Caviar . . Diamond Jim of Junior Week. Footlights: Continually worrying . A averages. Now he is at the . Arcadia ... The . Forever receiving One Hundred Twenty five IL k JOSEPH JAMES FALLON Hoboken, New Jersey Demarest High School Bachelor of Science in Economics. North Jersey Club (2. 3). Spotlight: Though your name he mentioned in jest, you are still Hoboken! My Hoboken. Sidelights: Bettering Society through a greater abund' ance of humor. Footlights: Public Speaking Class . . . laughing through a five minute speech . . . for five minutes. One Hundred Twenty-seven CLASSES SE IOUS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN SEMINARY SUMMER feamwicw y .wr.v.v. ' 2S Rev. Charles P. Brown O.S.A. Moderator llistorv Sonior Class William Vaughn President Joseph Bigley Vice-President UMNALE! The Processional March! The cur- tain falls on the last scene. Graduation, in the spectacle Four Years at Villanova. Won- derful, say the critics who have witnessed the four years of production. Congratulations, well done. say the parents who have anxiously and patiently watched every scene and act. “A pleasure to have been a member of the cast, is cite comment of each member of the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Six. The play Four Years at Villanova is a por- trayal of collegiate life as it really exists. Not a comedy of all play and little work or. on the other hand, a tragedy of all work and little play. It is rather a mixture of the more serious things of life with a touch of the lightness so necessary to the whims and fancies of youth. The scene is laid in a most picturesque spot in Pennsylvania, Villanova by name. The time is September, 1932, to June. 1936. The play is divided into four acts, namely: First Freshmen, having for its theme acclimation; second, Sophomore, having for its theme officiousness; third, Jun- ior, with a touch of the lackadaisical; and finally Villanova Farewell, in which, a bit reluctantly, we leave the grounds which have become so endeared to our hearts. When these four are woven together they present a first- class picture of the undergraduate being trans- formed into a finished and polished product, The Senior Class of 1936. September, 1932: A cast of healthy, handsome men gathered on the campus green . . . filled with the firm convic- tion that their names would go down in the hall of fame. Mr. Albert Ryan and his Vigilance Committee brought pressure to bear to remove a considerable amount of this predominating self- assurance. Next our condescending professors also proceeded to do their part to lessen our aforementioned complex. By this time we were fully convinced of the fact that we were merely members of the chorus and not headliners. Due to the strenuous work of acclimating ourselves to our new surroundings, the administration thought it wise for us to have a vacation, a change of scenery as it were, and so home for the Christ- mas recess. Upon our return we found certain members of the cast receiving more prominent roles. Dan- iel J. Harkins was unanimously chosen for the role of President; Lawrence P. Shcvland, Vice- President; Lawrence Shea. Treasurer, and John Higgins. Secretary. With these promotions there came to our midst a man held in very high esteem by every member of the cast. Rev. Charles P. Brown, O.S.A., who was to play the role of moderator. Thus the curtain falls on the first act, one of acclimation. Act II September, 1933: The Sophomore year, a year of renewed friend- ships as well as new ones. Not long after the curtain rises on the second act comes the Sopho- more Cotillion. This scene featured Fat Water's and His Danceonians and was one of the most successful and best accepted of the entire act. Again we find members of the cast standing out, recognition is again their reward. Robert G. McGrory was chosen as President; Joseph Doherty as Vice-President, Lawrance Shevland as Treasurer, and James McBrearty as Secretary. These men were to play the leads in one of the most important acts of the play, “Junior Year,” with its numerous social events. And so the close of the second act presents a picture of preparation for the big act to follow. Thus comes to a close Act II, a portrayal of officious- ness. Act III September, 1934: “Junior Year includes the most colorful scenes of the entire play. New costumes and settings make their appearance in the guise of class rings, and the traditional blazers. Then follows Junior Week. as spectacular a scene as has ever been attempted. Blazer Ball . . . Dinner Dance . . . and as a climax the Junior Promenade, presenting Isham Jones and his renowned band. L� x king Kick over what has gone before us, we find that the number of our original cast has dwindled. Some found that they were not scho- lastically inclined, others felt the blow of old man depression, while others embarked on a course of law, dentistry or medicine. We would have liked to keep the original cast intact, but such could never be, and the play must go on. Therefore we selected the men who were to lead us through the final year of our collegiate life. In so doing we elected William Vaughn, President; Joseph Bigley, Vice-President; Flo- rindo Troncelitti and John Henry, Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. Thus comes to a close the Junior year, and may its happy memories live on. Act IV September, 1935: The play is quickly drawing to a close, and it is with a serious trend of thought that the mem- bers of the cast recognize the fact. But through all this seriousness creeps rays of happiness. We enjoy a most successful football season. The cver-popular Belle Air Ball, with Glen Gray and his band, and a new innovation, the Senior Dinner Dance, proved very successful events that will long be remembered. But now the entire cast gathers on the stage, “Graduation, the curtain falls, and the play is over, and so also are four of the happiest years of our life. Retrospection Four short years ago to be numbered among the ranks of Seniors seemed to be a bright vision which would be an age in becoming an actuality. But the time has quickly slipped by and we find ourselves passing out of that coveted position we once tliought unattainable. We can always return to the scene of our college days, but never to those days when we walked the campus in the spirit of fellowship; our only recourse will be in memories of the many incidents, personalities, rendezvous and escapades which made up the non-scholastic side of our college career. Our associations have enabled us to make friends with men who are what men should be. To enumerate the many litle incidents in which these friendships participated would require volumes, suffice it to say that each and every member of the class is the best recorder of these memories. Our athletes are a group of which we can well feel proud. They are men who hold the distinction of aiding, in a large measure, to the two stinging defeats on the gridiron handed to our traditional rivals the Temple Owls; men who always put forth their best efforts, whether it be on the gridiron, the diamond or the court; men who stixx] for only the highest type of sportsmanship. During our stay the college has continually progressed, we have been a part of this progress, and in this participation we have received a splendid training imbued with Catholic prin- ciples. May the College continue to progress, and may the principles here instilled and nurtured in our hearts remain with us forever. Florindo Troncelliti John Henry T reasurer Secretary One Hundred Thirty-one Rev. Francis Ludwig O.S.A. Mode rator RUGOSE ....... • . v. •' . • .• ._... .• yf Z • y. yx y : .- • •; ■ ■■'■■ v-wiw-ffi :W,‘; WW .KW .-vnr • ••.- . • ■� T •. -. •'•■•-•?- --. •.,w.v- .. � . . ::.-.v.7sf.vw•1 ’ .limior riass History Wii.mam Cleary President Mario Troncelliti VifcPrffldfBl Bird of Time has hut a little way to flutter . . . And the Bird is on the wing.” At no period in our undergraduate years is the truth ivhind this poetic observation so forcefully brought to our attention, than in the closing days of our Junior year. Spring and all the burgeoning beauties of nature strike only a note of sadness from the responsive chords of our hearts. Our smiles arc forced, and voices husky as we protest our joy at approaching seniority. But with the twilight—as the scarlet slash of sunlight is enveloped in the serried banks of darkness, and all nature pays hushed tribute to the passing day 'lis then that memory speeds down the corridor of time, and pauses briefly before eaeh door of short-lived joy. and reviews in fancy the simple pleasures that will never be known again. Freshmen, and how delightfully our natures did combine the qualities of credulity and con- scious importance. Ready to scurry like fright- ened rabbits at the Kirk of an upper classman, but withal proud of the fact, and who could hide it, that we were an integral part of that romantic and mysterious life called college. Green dinks and flowing Windsor ties were the equipage of our station. But no matter how ridiculous our appearance, it could not have been so distorted as our imaginative minds had pictured it. Self- consciousness, and it is in this respect that regs” made for the solidarity of the Freshman Class, forced us to seek friends among our own classmates—so that the conditions which pro- voked our first hesitant advances toward com- panionship, were the causes for the development of so many staunch and beautiful friendships. While undergoing the trial of our lowly estate, we concluded that Freshman Regulations were tlx most stupid form of orientation that had ever been devised. The memory of pain, however, like that of g xxl intentions, is often short-lived. For we returned to our Sophomore year, with the de- termination that the incoming Freshmen should undergo all that we had suffered, but with this difference that it be in greater measure. But Freshman Regulations no longer held the interest that they once did. and we soon forgot the business of harrying Freshmen for the more important task of preparing for the first social One Hundred Thirty-two event of the season, the Sophomore Cotillion, which was held in the gaily decorated gym, to the diversified rhythms of the Vilianovans. In the spring of the year we elected our class officers for the coming year, who were William Cleary', president; Mario Troncelliti, vice-presi- dent; Charles Stahlecker, secretary; and Lawrence Stead, treasurer. and courteous welcome accorded to the mothers of all the students, the colorful and joyous Blazer Ball, the Dinner Dance for the members of the Junior Class, and the glamorous climax of an entertaining week tl� e traditional, and scintillating Junior Prom, where beauty vied with gallantry to provide the most enjoyable affair of the entire season. The summer months passed with their ac- customed speed, for we seemed hardly to have taken our departure before we were again re- turning to the staid old campus scenes, and the friendships that the year’s association had con- firmed. Our time was spent in maintaining bur scholastic records, as well as preparing for the activities that mark this year as distinct from all others. Our plans and anticipations for Junior Week were culminated in a manner that was a tribute to the entire class, who, as a unit, spared neither time nor labor in their preparation. Among the more interesting of the week’s activities were the High Mass, celebrated for the intentions of the entire student body, the grand No description of our activities would be complete without making mention of the one person, who, individually, contributed more to their success than any one else that was our class moderator, Rev. Francis J. Ludwig, O.S.A. Without his invaluable guidance, ready wit, constant kindliness, and gracious indulgence, the memories that we will retain of these events, through the rest of our lives, would not have been so pleasant. The last notes of the haunting strains from the orchestra’s concluding piece, had rolled re- luctantly across the silence of the darkened campus as though loathe to sound the end of another- our Junior Year. We are Seniors and await, somewhat sadly, the coming of the end. 9£ Rev. John J. Vrana O.S.A.. A M. Modernior So|� llOMIOI'4 I lilS llislorv Jordan Olivari President Joseph Weber Vice-President IMAGINE the awed feeling that was ours as we first glimpsed the twin towers of Villanova College in the distance. Imagine how we felt as we first strode across the velvety campus of our new Alma Mater and were ushered into the open doors of its imposing buildings. We felt proud and yet small as we went through the routine of making ourselves part of the school of our dreams. However, our pride was short lived when we were gruffly ordered into a small room filled with growl' ing men in natty white hats and were ordered to put away our handsome neck' wear and adopt a black bow tic. Our humiliation was further completed when we were given little black “dinks” sur- mounted with a white “38” to remind us of our new status in life. Gradually we were formed into a class and the shy spirit of individualism was broken down. To- gether we sat and took the abuses of the Sophomores; together we learned from them the cheers, songs and traditions of Villanova. After a few days of trunk carrying we were introduced to our teachers who promptly showed us that we knew very little, that our high school days were long long past and that a new and harder life was before us. With the passing of the first month came the first quarterly examination period. Many of us had found out too late our purpose in college and just how great a school Villanova was and what marvelous opportunities of education she presented us. We found that college life was a serious business and that the “rah-rah” boy of whom we had heard so much was a figure of the past. Finally came that eventful day in No- vember that we Frosh had so long awaited —the annual field day. It was a gloomy, damp day, but our spirits were far from depressed as we joyously swept on the field of battle and jarred the sophomore class from its lofty perch. Rugby, touch football and others were won by us, but our most glorious victory was in the final event of the day when the lordly sophs were pulled by us through the college pond. How we delighted in our revenge as we pushed them time and again in the mire of the pool. Our day had come. We were at last recognized as a part of Villa- nova College. We were henceforth the class of 1938 and the humiliating “regs” were abandoned. At last came the Christmas holidays and a well-earned vacation. Returning from these festive days well rested and ready to tackle our work we plunged deeply into preparations for the mid-year exams. With these over we again accustomed ourselves to routine and settled down calmly until our class elections in April. After several warmly contested debates we chose Jordan Olavari, tackle on the class football squad and leader of the Fresh' man class in the business school, as our president. Our vicc'president was Joseph Weber of the Science school and William Durkin and John Simons of the Engineers as Secretary and Student Council repre' sentative respectively. Harvey Davis was appointed as Secretary. Athletically we have held our own with any of the classes ever to enter Villanova. The athletes of the class of 1938 have shown their prowess in every form ot inter' collegiate competition in which Villanova participates. In our remaining days at Villanova we feel sure that our athletes will carry on and number themselves among the ranks of those men who always put forth their best efforts in behalf of our Alma Mater. Returning from the summer vacation we were surprised to find that quite a few of our former classmates had fallen by the wayside. Nevertheless, we appointed our Orientation Committtee and undertook our task of instilling into the new Freshman class the spirit and tradition of Villanova College. With this new task our shyness of the former year vanished and we proudly took our place in the ranks of the upperclassmen. Anxiously we awaited and prepared for our debut into the college social life. Again our class triumphed when it massed its forces and put on the Sophomore Cotillion under the leadership of chairman Harvey Davis. Besides being leaders in sport our class has given many men to the various extra-curricular activi- ties about the school. The band, debating team, dramatics, periodicals, glee club and others have all felt and appreciated our presence. As the curtain draws to a close the second of our proposed four years at Villanova College, we can look Kick in retrospection with a feeling of justifiable pride at the achievements manifested by our present class. While we can offer no definite assurance as to the outcome of our future, we sincerely hope that our re' maining years at Villanova will record accomplishments commensurate with the traditions established by our predecessors. William Di rkin Secretary Harvly Davis T reauircr One Hundred Thirtyfive f- IA� Wv- o.s Mod«T4tor OLUME 1 of our college days has w been finished. The last page has been written and the cover closed. Although we cannot relive those by' gone days, yet we can rc'cnact them in our memory. Let us open this book of the past and rejoice in pleasant retrospection. On the first pages we find frequent ref' crcncc to outlandish regalia known to the novitiates as “regs. Many and various arc the illustrations showing bluc'capped young men performing sundry chores at the command of dignitaries bedecked with white caps and roaming at large around the campus, casting sinister glances. Here and there we notice signs of implacable rebellion. For instance, the scene of two bluc'caps who obviously intended to hoard an incoming train, but who, how' ever, are taking cover behind the station house, until the carriages have completely blocked out the view of a stalwart figure standing on the opposite platform beside an immense trunk. He gazes with hawk' like eyes first in one direction, then the other. Evidently, however, his powers of observation arc not what they might be, for the pair of conspirators board the train without any mishaps and soon are out of danger. Turning a few more pages we observe that various extracurricular activities such as the Freshman Debating Society, the Vilbmotwi, the Glee Club, the Inter national Relations Club and the Belle Aik. having extended invitations to the Freshman Class to join, received a hearty response. Numerous were the first'year men who applied, and many of them accepted. As we read on, occasional references to the Frosh Football Team engage our atten' tion. We observe that although no inter' school games were played, scrimmages against the varsity were constant: from which a fair knowledge of their merits can be inferred—in short it may be stated that many a member of this young but impres' sivc aggregation will be valuable additions to the Varsity. Incidentally, this year’s Frosh team is the heaviest and the tallest of all the Frosh teams in the East. Passing over the succeeding leaves we note mention of the first examinations of the term, prior to the Thanksgiving Holi' days, during which, by the way, we were informed of the results of our efforts during the first quarter. After this until December 18th, we notice little information of any importance. Then on this date the long awaited Christ' mas vacation began. Thence up until the sixth of January the campus and the halls of Villanova were very much deserted. From this period on, the rest of the year seemed to pass very quickly. As the days rolled by, the icy claws of winter commenced to take a deadly stranglehold on the college grounds and Une Hundred i mriy-nx — shrill winds began to whistle about the campus. The Frosh, however, gradually acclimated themselves to these wide open spaces where all the cold and winds of the universe seem to hold an annual convene tion. Meanwhile (reading on) we find that studies, sports and other activities pro gressed unabated. The Honor Rolls continued to grow con- stantly through the year. Taken as a whole, our class rating, although not ex' ceptional, compared favorably with those of yearling classes of former years. A very successful season was turned in by our Frosh baseball and basketball teams, an extensive schedule being played, espe' daily by the latter. The basketball team, from all observations, is among the best in many years, and should greatly augment the caliber of next year's varsity. The ardent followers of the art of Cicero, namely the Freshman Debating Society, undertook one of the heaviest pro grams in its history, and, as usual, was successful. Many of the members of this society, as sophomores, should make very worthy additions to the Senior Club. The Villatiovan StalF was greatly civ richcd with the addition of many Fresh' man members. The International Relations Club, dur ing the year, in not only contacting foreign students but also in undertaking every possible method of promoting better inter national relations and understanding, was very capably assisted by students of the Class of '39. These arc by no means the only activi' ties in which this year's Frosh Class par ticipated. Limitation of space docs not permit a detailed explanation of them all. Let it suffice to say that our classmates have distinguished themselves in prac' tically every one of the numerous extra' curricular activities on the campus. The remaining pages arc growing thin, and we observe with regret that this chron' iclc is coming to its end. Finally we turn the last page and slowlv close the volume—our first year is finished. It has been inscribed in our memory as a period of many enjoyable moments, a period of new experiences, few of which will be forgotten in many years to come. And now,—for our Sophomore term. Class op 1939 Timo School Rev. Joseph C. Bartley O.S.A., Ph.D. Dean ■ O ACCOUNT of Villanova's accomplish' meats and progress can he complete without mention of its Summer and Part'Time Schools. Since the Summer School is conducted at a time when the average student is on vacation and Part-Time Schools arc conducted off the campus, few students have knowledge of the extent or the workings of these schools. Yet taken as a unit these schools this year comprise a total reg- istration of nineteen hundred and forty-three students. Of these only two hundred and fifty- two are counted twice, in both Summer and Sat- urday A. M. Sch(X)l, leaving a total of sixteen hundred and ninety-one single registrations. The geographical area covered by students who attend these courses is Ixmnded on the North by Al- bany, on the South by Baltimore and on the � r ami I sir I West by Chicago. The student enrollment of these schools comprises Sisters who teach gram- mar, High Schtxds and Colleges, representing twenty-five religious communities, representatives of several teaching orders of Brothers, both men and women lay teachers and many others who desire specialised training to fit them for certain positions. The growth of these schools has in- creased over five times during the past five years. The principle underlying the management of these schools is partly responsible for the growth. It is the principle of Christian service, ever seek- ing new opportunities to extend its influence. The second factor in the growth of these sch x !s is the efficient management of their Dean, Father Bartley. A brief mention of these schools fol- lows: Biol x;y Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory The Summer Session was established in 1918. In 1920 Rev. Walter Rafter was appointed the first Dean, who was followed by Rev. John Spar- row, and since 1931 Father Bartley has occupied that position. The curriculum included last Summer about one hundred courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Latin, French, German, Spanish, Education, Economics, and Philosophy. The Graduate Sch x)l enrolled one hundred and seventy-eight students, many of whom at- tend Summer and Saturday A. M. sessions. The curriculum of this school includes majors in Sci- ence, French, Latin, English, Education and Social Science, leading to the degree Master of Arts. During the past year sixteen students com- pleted their requirements and received the M. A. degree. The Saturday Morning Extension School con- ducted at Hallahan Catholic Girls High School each Saturday morning, from 9:00 A. M. until mx n, listed during the current session sixty-five courses in Science, English, Education, Philoso- phy, Latin, Modern Languages and Social Sci- ence. About one-half of the courses are on the graduate level. The courses in Science are con- ducted each Saturday morning at Villanova. The registration for the combined Extension Schools was seven hundred and fifty students. About one-half of the students registered are pursuing courses leading to the degree B.S. in Education. Two separate curriculums are offered; one for elementary and the other for secondary teaching. In February, 1934, an Evening session was begun at the Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School. About twenty courses were given by the regular faculty to two hundred young men and women. The courses are conducted each Mon- day evening from early October until early June. The Evening session courses arc of particular advantage to those who wish to pursue special fields of knowledge, and who arc prevented from doing so by their daily occupation. Since 1918 three hundred and sixty students have received degrees by means of Summer and Part-Time courses. Of this number one hundred and twenty-three have received the M.A. degree. Bacteriology Laboratory Mrl.y tt'ijj® ;}'; One Hundred Thirty-nine «5« VSi Very Rev. John J. Farrell O.S.A.. M S. Prior v V: f£riV� - r: . : V V-? v ;- v Tin Seminary Rev. Pall M. Judson O.S.A.. A M. Muter all the buildings at Villanova, doubtless that one which most represents the Villanova of tradition and venerable age, is St. Mary's Hall. This is not, of course, because it itself is very old it is really quite recent—-but because it is the latest link in a long chain of connected events in the Augustinian Order's life in America. In- deed it might he said quite truthfully that the seminary tradition of Villanova is not merely of the age of America, but that its roots go even deeper, being sunk far down into the monastic soil of Europe and Africa. The life of the young friars at Villanova is almost exactly the life of their brethren in Germany, Italy, Ireland and Spain. It is, too, in all essentials the life lived by their brethren at Pavia in the nineteenth cen- tury, at Munich in the eighteenth century, at Oxford. Paris, Rome in the Middle Ages. Like the Church itself, then, St. Mary's might be said to bear in itself the marks of universality and perennity. When the Fathers of St. Augustine's Church came to Belle-Air in 184''., they had been in Philadelphia for more than fifty years. During that time they were forced to depend upon Ire- land chiefly for a supply of recruits to carry on their work. They realized, however, that their labors would never be crowned with an enduring success until they had made provision for a con- stant supply of well-trained native priests. When the Rudolph farm-house became a monastery, therefore, accommodations were provided for the reception and training of candidates for the priesthood. In 1902 a permanent monastery building was erected and quarters were provided in it for the seminarians. The original monastery was then given over to the housing of the younger can- didates for the priesthood and re-dedicated as St. Rita's Hall. The present St. Rita's Hall is the successor to the original Villanova Monastery, replacing the latter which was destroyed by fire in 1912. Of late years the preparatory depart- ment has been transferred to the Augustinian Academy at Staten Island, N. Y., where the younger candidates for the Order now receive their high school training. At present St. Rita's is used to house those seminarians who cannot be accommodated in St. Mary’s Hall. Meanwhile vocations to the Augustinian Order increased and quarters in the Monastery were proving inadequate to house both priests and stu- dents. In 1912 work was begun on St. Mary's Hall and the present building was dedicated on May 4. 1914. In the beginning St. Mary's pro- vided ample room for Novices and Professed stu- dents. both for those pursuing their college courses and those engaged in theological studies. As time went on. however. St. Mary’s proved un- equal to the task of adjusting itself to the in- creased number of seminarians. In 1925 the Novices were transferred to the newly established novitiate house at New Hamburg. N. Y. In 1920 St. Augustine’s College was erected in Washington, D. C., to provide for those pursu- ing their four year Theology course immediately preparatory to the reception of priestly Orders. At present St. Mary's Hall houses only those Professed students who are pursuing their col- lege course which is essentially that of the Art's School, with chief emphasis being placed on Philosophy and the Classics. Since 1920 St. Mary's has been a distinct priory; the present Prior Iving the Very Rev. John J. Farrell. The Rev. Francis A. Diehl is the Prefect of Studies. The Professed are under the spiritual guidance of their Master, the Rev. Paul M. Judson, O.S.A. ACTIVITI ES athletics 1 1 IIEU ATIO.XS son ai i College Gymnasium TWd SSI In fostering the physical development of her students, Villanova provides every facility for producing a sound mind in a sound body. In carrying on this extensive athletic program Villanova is constantly striving to equip its students both mentally and physically for the place they are to take in the world. wm )u:iri ii x v Rfv. Charles J. Melchior. O.S.A. Alexander G. Severance « On : of the many phases in which Villanova has made rapid strides is in the field of iiv tercollegiate athletic competition. In the past, although represented in most of the major sports, Villanova gained little recognition until the last decade. This progress, although rapid, was hard- earned. Villanova's schedules today include colleges of major importance and as a result Villanova is known and respected throughout the land. Aililoli 4 oum-il time, is represented in virtually every field of intercollegiate sports. Therefore, the work of the Athletic Council is one of major proportions. The enviable position held by Villanova in the realm of sports is the result of the untiring efforts of Alexander G. Severance, graduate man- ager, and Father Charles J. Melchior, O.S.A., faculty director. We congratulate these men tor their splendid work and hope for continued progress in the future. Alexander G. Severance ...........Graduate Manner Harry A. Stuhldreher............Director of Physical Education. Head Coach. Varsity Football George Jacobs.............Coach. Varsity Basketball; Varsity Baseball Robert Reacen.................Varsity TraJj Coach. Assistant Football Coach Charles Cox.......150 Lb. Football Coach; Freshman Baseball Coach Rev. Charles J. Melchior. O.S.A.....Faculty Director The aforementioned progress is the result of the efforts of a splendid coaching staff and the high calibre of our athletic teams. But to the outsider, strides of progress are measured in terms of victory. Too little thought and credit is given to those men whose duty it is to arrange for schedules and the expenses involved in equip- ping the various teams. Villanova, at the present One Hundred Forty-six Robert Regan mmmm -4 Charles Cox liHtor lon for l!K‘IU FOOTBALL Edward Michaels (Capt.) Ed. Sydnor William Christopher Nick Kotys Stan Galazin Andy Stopper Milan Vidnovic John McKenna Ray Stoviak Walter Korchinski Michael Hanna Frank Nye John Higgins Val. Rizzo Jerry Sherlock Tony Sala Jordan Olivar Jack Earle William Rogers George Fox Art. Raimo John Melius Alex. Belli Richard Emmerling Joseph Missar James Conroy (Manager) BASKETBALL Charles Noonan Thomas Rayn Harry McNally Jack Robinson Mike O'Meara Ray Murphy (Manager) Don Brennan George Jacobs One Hundred Forty-seven Harry A. Stuh lore her BASEBALL Art. Mahan (Captain) Walter Shcftic Frank Escott Ray Stoviak Leo Schoppmeyer Walter McKenna Harry McNally Mike Garhark Mike O'Meara Ed. Vaughn Tom Collins Joe McGovern Andy Stopper William McLaughlin (Manager) Frank Morarity Bell Christopher Emmerling Fox Higgins Kotys Korchinski McKenna Mellus Olivar Raimo Earle Rogers Rntj Stopper Stoviak Sydsor Wrona VlONOVIC Th Wililcals Ho Nr� � «e Position Height Wt. Exp. Home 6 •Christopher, William . QB. 5 8 177 1 Lawrence, Mass. 13 fMichaels, Ed (Capt.) G. 5 10” 197 2 Wilmington. Del. 14 fWrona, George HR 5 10” 176 - Kulpmont, P.i 16 Raimo, Arthur IB. 5 8“ 168 0 19 •Sala. Anthony E. 6 185 1 Donora. Pa. 20 Thompson. William . C. 6 2 192 0 York. Pa. 21 MB. 5 1 r 187 0 24 Nye. Francis H B 5 10“ 178 0 25 O’Neil, James QB 5 10” 180 0 26 •Fox. George E 5 11” 185 1 Chicago. III. 27 Mis� ar, Joseph G. 5 9” 195 0 Philadelphia. Pa. 29 tKorchinski. Walter ... E. 6 2 203 2 31 •Galazin, Stanley C. 6 2’ 210 i Nanticokc. Pa. 32 Rizzo, Valentine T. 5 9” 197 0 Bccchvicw. Pa. 33 •Kotys. Nick H.B 5 8” 174 34 Marquette, Paschal ... T. 6 1” 200 0 Carthage. N. Y. 35 Sydnor, Edward G. 5 10” 196 0 37 McKenna. John C. 6 188 0 38 Hanna. Michael G. 5 9” 192 0 Joifre, Pa. 40 fVidnovic, Milan G. 5 10’ 178 2 41 F.B 6 189 1 Pekin. Ill 42 Earle. Jack FB 5 11” 192 0 ..Collingswood. N. J. 43 Sherlock, Jerry ..H.B. 6 1” 194 0 ..Collingswood, N. J 44 Olivar. Jordan T. 6 2” 212 0 ..Staten Island. N. Y. 45 Bell. Alex E 6 183 0 New Kensington, Pa. 46 Garbark, Michael E. 6 188 0 Edgewood. Pa. 49 Volpc, Oliver T. 6 204 0 Quincy. Mass. 51 T. 5 11’ 198 0 52 E. 5 10’ 174 0 54 Rogers. William T. 5 11” 225 0 Westboro, Mass. 60 Stopper. Andy H.B. 5 9” 180 0 Williamsport. Pa. 61 Egan, Robert E. 6 3 202 0 63 fHiggins, John QB 6 170 1 Hamden. Conn. •Denotes one lcttcrmcn. tDcnolcs two lcttcrmcn. Head Coach. Harry A. Stuhldrcher. Notre Dainc. 25 Assistant Coaches: Robert P. Reagan, Notre Dame. '24; Charles Cox. Galazin Sala Conroy. Manager Hanna Nyk Sherlock Villanova, 55; Frank Foster, Villanova, 55. Freshman Coach, George Jacobs, Villanova, 26 Captain of Team. Edward Michaels. 36 Senior Manager, James P. Conroy, 36 k'-a-VV STATISTICS VilUnotM P. M. C. First downs................. 14 6 Yards gained, scrimmage .. 327 127 Yards lost, scrimmage ...... 22 19 Forward passes attempted ..8 11 Forward passes completed ..3 2 Yards gained, passes ....... 92 4 Punts attempted ............ 10 16 Average yards of punts .... 35 22 Number of punts returned . 4 6 Yards returned on punts .... 21 69 Fumbles...................... 3 1 Kick-offs ................... 8 1 Kick-off yards ............ 410 45 Kick-off returned yards... 12 141 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TP P. M. C........... 0 0 0 0—0 Villa nova ...... 14 0 19 8—41 IVnna. Military Cnllrjir ■ N THE first game of the season, played on the Wildcats' field. Jud Timm's Cadets of Pennsylvania Military College furnished the opposition for Harry Stuhldrehcr's Villanova eleven. P. M. C., with a record of ten consecutive victories of the past season to protect, won the toss and elected to receive. Melius, left tackle, playing his first game, kicked deep into the Cadets' terri- tory. When two plays failed to gain through the Wildcat line, Stevens dropped hack to kick for the “Soldiers. The punt went out of bounds on the mid-field stripe, with Villanova taking posses- sion from that point. Jerry Sherlock, another first year man, carried the pigskin for six yards through the Cadets' right tackle. The next play found Kotys carrying the hall for 44 yards through the entire P. M. C. team for the first score of the game. The play was made from an end run, hut what made the score outstanding was the blocking and interference of the Blue and White team, led by Johnny Higgins. This play started Villanova on a scoring spree, with Andy Stopper, sensational hack, and Nick Kotys getting off for long runs. The second touchdown came in the closing minutes of the first quarter, when Stopper, who replaced Kotys, tossed a pass to Tony Sala, who in turn lateraled to Olivar, a tackle, just as he was about to be tackled. However, Olivar managed to get across the last stripe. Stopper converted, and the scoring ceased for the first half. Villa- nova, 14; P. M. C., 0. Returning to the field for the second half, the Wildcat Kicks began to run wild, carrying the ball for long gains. The game took on the aspects of a rout. Stopper, Stoviak and Kotys could not be stopped. The latter made his second touchdown of the game on a 77-yard sprint. Stoviak scored on a pass from Stopper. Stoviak also figured prominently in another touchdown, when he flipped a lateral to Dick Emmerling, who made the fifth touchdown of the day. The last score was the result of an intercepted P. M. C. pass. Higgins deflected the ball to Mike Garbark, who ran 45 yards to a score. A safety at the expense of the Cadets wound up the scoring for the afternoon. Villanova, 41, P. M. C., 0. One Hundred Fifty STATISTICS VilUnofd Umihoi Ursinus ITH Art Raimo as the spearhead of a thunderous attack, Villanova met and humbled the Ursinus College eleven before 6,000 fans at the Villanova Stadium. The final score was 31-0. Raimo had three of the five touchdowns gathered by the Wild- cats; the other were credited to Alex Bell, a substitute end, and Frank Nye. a substitute halfback. It took exactly four plays for the Villanova group to convert the first score of the afternoon. This was featured by a forty-yard dash, with Ray Stoviak carrying the pigskin deep into the Bears’ territory. Two plays later Raimo carried the ball from the Ursinus' 15-yard line over the last marker. Bill Rodgers converted the extra point. Score: Villanova, 7; Ursinus, 0. The next score came in the second quarter, when Raimo ran through a befuddled Collegeville crowd for a sixty-six-yard score. The extra point try by Rodgers went wide of the posts. This finished up the first-half scoring, and gave Villanova a margin of 13 points at half time. Art Raimo made his last touchdown mid-way in the third quar- ter on a fourteen-yard dash through the left side of the line. Prior to the score, Raimo and Nick Kotys had borne the brunt of the ball toting. A few minutes later Andy Stopper, who had replaced Kotys, tossed a long pass to Alex Bell, who in turn tallied touchdown num- ber four for the Wildcats. The extra point attempt again went wide. Thus the score remained 25-0 until the fourth quarter, when the Wildcats counted on another pass. Stopper to Nye. Ursinus had only one chance to score, that coming late in the second quarter, when a pass from Calvert, who played the best game for the visitors, found its way to the eager hands of Twor- 20I0, substitute left end. He carried the ball to the Villanova 29-yard stripe. A five-yard penalty against Villanova drove the visitors still deeper into our territory. However, Villanova drove the Bears back for several losses before Calvert kicked out to Kotys. The only serious threat made on the part of the Bears was culminated and Villanova coasted along to an easy victory. The final score: Villa- nova, 31; Ursinus. 0. First downs ................. 19 3 Yards gained, scrimmage .. 433 35 Forward passes attempted ..13 2 Forward passes completed ..5 1 Yards gained, passes ........ 92 30 Forward passes intercepted ..0 1 Kick-oifs .................... 5 2 Kick-off yards ............. 220 50 Kick-off returned yards .... 24 61 Number of punts............... 7 15 Average distance of punts .. 37 38 Fumbles ...................... 4 3 Own fumbles recovered .... 1 2 Opponents recovered .......... 1 3 Penalties .................... 6 1 Yards lost, penalties ....... 60 5 1st 2nd 3rd 4th TP Ursinus ........... 0 0 0 0— 0 Villanova ......... 7 6 12 6—31 Vosf(‘rn .Marvlnml STATISTICS Wuun ViII.movj MrftylW Pin down ................. 10 15 Yard gained, scrimmage.... 336 258 Yards lost, scrimmage..... 28 16 Passes attempted ............ 7 IV Passes completed ............ 3 6 Yard gained, passe ...... 20 108 Passes grounded ............. 5 10 Passes intercepted .......... 2 1 Lateral attempted ......... 0 2 Laterals completed ......... 0 0 Fumbles ..................... 1 3 Fumbles recovered (own).. 1 1 Fumbles recovered (opp.).. 2 0 Penalties ................... 2 2 Yards, penalized ........... 10 10 Touchdowns Kotyg (2), Stopper. Points after touchdowns Christopher and Rogers. ■ JNDEFEATED in ten games the Green Terrors of Western Maryland invaded the lair of the Wildcats and suffered their first defeat. Villanova ran up 20 points while they held Western Maryland scoreless. Defensive football predominated in the first quarter, both teams being content to wait for a break. The game was in the second quarter when Villanova started the fireworks. Just as things looked black with the ball on the Wildcats' 30-yard line, Kotys started around end, cut back straight through tackle and raced 70 yards for a score. Johnny Melius, Sophomore tackle, converted the extra point. In the third period, as Villanova vainly attempted to gain ground around the ends, Andy Stopper, Sophomore substitute for Nick Kotys, tore through center and was in the clear after cleverly evading the safety man. Stopper raced fully 60 yards for this touch- down. Villanova was held in check until the final quarter when Stopper and Sherlock, alternating in taking the ball, ran it up to the 17-yard line. Coach Stuhldreher sent Kotys in to replace Stopper and on the first play Nick carried the pigskin across the List white line. Western Maryland threatened many times, using the forward pass as their offensive weapon. Benjamin, Sophomore end, was a thorn in Villanova s side all afternoon. His end was impregnable and he caught the greatest percentage of forward passes. The Wildcat line was firm, but the secondary defense was vulnerable to the aerials of the Terrors. The Villanova team was still undefeated and unscorcd on after meeting a very formidable opponent. rv One Hundred Fifty-two STATISTICS ViHmon La Sail First downs 12 7 Yards gained, scrimmage .. 187 35 Yards lost scrimmage 30 10 Forward passes attempted .. 8 35 Forward passe completed .. 1 9 Yards gained, passes 3- 103 Passes grounded 6 22 II Passe intercepted 6 i Laterals attempted 0 Yard gained, laterals 63 0 Punts attempted 11 8 Yard gained, punts from line scrimmage 232 269 Yards returned on punts ... 116 124 Fumbles 3 2 Fumbles recovered (own) .. 1 o Fumbles recovered by oppo- nents 2 2 Penalties 8 6 Yards penalties 9 50 Kick-off yards 198 0 Kick-off returned yaids 0 62 La Sallo 7ILLANOVA continued on its unbeaten and unscored upon itreak when it gained revenge t' -r last year's defeat by trouncing Li Salle 20-0 in the Mam Line Stadium. The Wildcats made the breaks of the game and took advaiv tage of them. A blocked kick and a fumbled punt, re-enactments of last year’s game, occurred again, though this time it was Villanova who received the benefit of them. Walter Korchinski, stellar end, scored the first touchdown of the afternoon when John Melius, Wildcats' left tackle, broke through to block Paul Donahue’s punt, which rolled over the goal line. Kor- chinski darted past the kicker and fell on the ball over the goal line. Nick Kotys converted for the extra point, making the score 7-0. With the game appearing to take a one-sided trend. Coach Marty Brill's hoys began to fill the air with passes. All told the Explorers attempted thirty-five and completed nine aerials. It was on an interception of one of these passes that Villanova scored its second touchdown. Ray Stoviak brought down an enemy heave, proceeding toward the goal line. As Ray was about to be tackled, he lateraled to Higgins, Wild- cat quarterback, who was forced out of bounds on the twenty-five- yard marker. At this point a fifteen-yard penalty against La Salle brought the pigskin to their own ten. On the next play Stoviak skirted left end for the touchdown. Kotys again added the extra point. Score: Villanova, 14; LaSalle, 0. Thus the score remained at the half time. The last score of the game came midway in the third quarter as a result of a recovered fumble by Milan Vidnovic, Captain Eddie Michaels' running mate, on the opponents’ eighteen-yard line. From this point, two line plays by Stopper, substitute for Kotys. failed to gain. On the next play Stopper faded back and flipped a flat pass to Korchinski, who scored standing up. The try for the extra point went wide, and the score remained 20-0. With the game practically won. Coach Harry Stuhldreher made quite a number of substitutions, and this probably accounts for the low score. STATISTICS Vlllanotu BueknWI First downs ................. 16 2 Yards gained, rushing ...... 297 33 Yards lost, rushing ......... 18 46 Net Yards gained, rushing 279 13 Passes tried ................. 8 12 Passes completed ............. 2 5 Yards gained, passes ........ 25 65 Passes grounded .............. 5 4 Passes intercepted ........... 2 1 Punts ........................ 5 10 Yards gained, punts ........ 185 333 Yards returned .............. 80 15 Fumbles ...................... 2 4 Own fumbles recovered .... 0 1 Yards penalties ............. 25 15 Kick-off yards ............. 308 0 Kick-off returned yards ...... 0 118 M EETING a team that has grown to he feared as a traditional rival, the Villanova Wildcats displayed their best brand of football to sweep aside a powerful Bucknell team. Good blocking, an attack that ripped great holes in the line, and a forward-passing attack that clicked, plus strong defensive playing, were the decisive factors in victory. With Captain Eddie Michaels leading the touchdown proces- sion on every occasion and with Melius, Olivar. Vidnovic and Gal- ar.in making the line look like an impregnable wall, the Wildcats pushed across four touchdowns and a single extra point to whip the Bisons, 25-0. Thus they maintained an uncrossed goal line for the fourth straight game. As in previous games, the Wildcats were quick to score. Two minutes after the opening kick-off. Art Ramio, who starred on the offense, sliced off tackle for the first touchdown. This proved to be the only score of a thrilling first half. In the second half. Quarterback Johnny Higgins called his plays with rare skill and the Wildcats ran wild. A sustained drive of 70 yards resulted in the second score, with Kotys carrying the ball over. The Bucknell team, lacking good substitutes, tired badly in the last quarter. Sensational running by Andy Stopper, Sophomore flash, who is destined to go places next year, enabled the “Cats” to push over two more scores before the game ended. Several other scoring opportunities were lost when the Wildcats fumbled deep in Bucknell territory. One Hundred Fifty four STATISTICS Came at Detroit Dmoii VilUnova First downs ................ 11 11 First downs, rushing ....... 11 9 First downs, passing ........ 0 2 First downs, penalties ....... 0 0 Yards gained, scrimmage ..159 26 Yards gained, passes ...... 131 51 Forward passes attempted .. 20 9 Forward passes completed .10 4 Forward passes intercepted 2 1 Number of punts............... 8 11 Average of punts ............ 39 34 Number of penalties .......... 8 6 Yards lost, penalties ....... 72 50 Game at Vilkmovd VilfMova Dttroit First downs ................. 17 9 Yards gained, scrimmage .. 235 250 Yard gained, passes ....... 54 50 Forward passes attempted .. 10 16 Forward passes completed ..3 3 Forward passes intercepted 2 1 Number of punts .............. 8 6 Average of punts ........... 45 42 Number of penalties .......... 4 4 Yards lost, penalties ....... 30 30 'pRAVELING to the city of Detroit with an unbeaten, untied, and unscored-upon record, the Villanova team succumbed to a doughty band of University of Detroit warriors. The final score was 19-15. Putting together two six-pointers, in addition to an extra point, and a safety, the Wildcats sported a 15-6 advantage at half time, but could not hold it. The Titans came out in the second half and with Jones, Farkas and Payne doing the brunt of the ball carrying, proceeded to push over a touchdown and come within two points of the Main Liners. With less than three minutes to play, the Dorais-coached eleven managed to take the ball from the Wildcats on downs. Payne ripped off 18 yards and then Jones snared a pass from Farkas to tally the points that meant victory for the Titans and defeat for the Stuhldreher minions, the first in six starts. Playing before a Homecoming Day gathering of 10,000 specta- tors, the Villanova football team secured revenge for the defeat at the hands of the University of Detroit by handing the Titans a 1$-7 setback. Late in the first quarter, with Ray Stoviak and Franny Nye performing the lion's share of the work, the 'Cats pushed the ball to the Detroit two-yard line. From this point Johnny Higgins scam- pered over the last white marker on a fake lateral, to give the Main Liners first blood. This lead was short lived, however, for the Detroit eleven scored with Farkas taking a pass from Lutz and traveling IS yards for the tally. When Cooper registered the extra point the visitors led 7-6 and maintained this advantage until the last period. With the game quickly drawing to a close. Bill Christopher pulled one out of the air. The ball rested on the 20-yard line when Christopher called on Stopper to pass. The stadium was in stillness when Andy faded back and hurled a thirty-yard aerial to Tony Sala in the end zone. With alien players swarming about him, Sala leaped high in the air to snare the pigskin and give the Wildcats a well-earned triumph. • ; STATISTICS TtmpU VilUtord First downs ................. 10 10 Yards named, scrimmage .. 185 254 Yards lost, scrimmage....... 14 24 Net yards, scrimmage....... 171 230 Forward passes attempted .14 9 Forward passes completed ..4 4 Yards gained, passes ........ 69 31 Passes grounded.............. 4 3 Passes intercepted by ........ 2 1 Punts attempted ........ 9 10 Total yardage on punts .... 351 302 Average yards on punts..... 39 30 Yards returned on punts .... 24 14 Penalties, yards ............ 30 5 Kick-offs ................... 2 5 Kick-offs returned, yards... 42 42 Fumbles ..................... 2 3 Fumbles recovered (own) ..0 2 Fumbles rccovcrd (oppo- nents) ....................... 1 2 ■•LAYING the season's final against its traditional rival. Temple University, the Villanova Wildcat aggregation came upon the field as a decided underdog, hut after sixty minutes of play the Cats emerged victorious with a 21-14 score. This fray found Captain Eddie Michaels stealing the show from the sensational Dave Smukler and Vince Renzo, stars of the Owl eleven. Eddie was an inspiration to the Sophomore members of the squad. This, in short, explains the victory. The game was played before an audience of about 35,000 loyal followers of both teams, who braved a snowstorm to witness the annual spectacle. The field was dry as the contest started, but the downpour made a footing unsteady in the last half. However, the Blue and White charges of Harry Stuhldrchcr were not to be denied by this condition, for it was in the latter period that the Wildcats completely outplayed their rivals. As hostilities started Villanova kicked-off to Frey, the Owls' quarterback. After a forward pass, Smukler to Renzo, netting some fifty yards, caught the entire Villanova team off-guard, there was a fumble recovered by Melius. Art Raimo carried the ball on a typical Notre Dame play through the entire Temple team for sixty yards and a score. Kotys' attempt at conversion failed. The game was only five minutes old when the play was executed. However from this point on to the end of the half Temple had things much its own way taking a 14-6 lead. As the teams returned to the field in the second half, the tables were turned, for the Villanova eleven came out fighting, keeping Temple's squad on the run. This half was all Villanova with Michaels and Kotys leading the inspired eleven on. One Hundred Fi ly-nx STATISTICS Stall It ESUMING relations with the Penn State Lions after a lapse of 23 years, the Villanova Wildcats traveled to State to help celebrate their annual homecoming name. With ideal conditions prevailing and playing before a record crowd of old grads, the inspired Penn State team was quick to take advantage of the early breaks to pile up a 20-0 lead. A blocked kick, some well-executed forward pass plays, and sensational run- ning by their star back. Cooper, who scored three touchdowns, started the Wildcats on the road to defeat. With seconds remain- ing of the first half, a cleverly executed forward lateral from Kotys to Fox to Olivar, enabled the Cats to push over a single touch- down. The half ended with Villanova trailing 20-7. With the beginning of the second half, Penn State continued to show their superiority over a Villanova team that was playing below their early season form by quickly tallying another touchdown to boost their advantage to 27-7. A sensational late Wildcat drive, carrying the length of the field, was climaxed by a short pass from Stopper to Korchiitski which resulted in the second Villanova score and final one of the day. Towering above all others, even in defeat, was Ed Michaels, Villanova's fighting captain and sole contribution to All-American honors. Other standouts were John Higgins, Art Raimo, Milan Vidnovic, Alex Bell and Tony Sala. Pool Suu VilUnorJ First downs, rushing ........ 7 9 First downs, passes .......... 6 3 First downs, penalties ...... 3 0 Total first downs ........... 16 12 Yards gained, rushing ...... 219 197 Yards lost, rushing ........ 19 3 Forward passes attempted . 30 14 Forward passes completed ..9 6 Yard gained, passes ...... 148 78 Forward passe intercepted 0 2 Number of punts ............. 8 10 Yardage of punts .......... 372 297 Average yards of punt ..... 48 30 Runback of punts ........... 12 31 Fumbles ..................... 1 2 Fumbles recoverd (own) .... 0 0 Penalties ................... 1 3 Yards lost, penalties ...... 15 15 Laterals .................... 0 3 Yards gained, laterals ....... 0 23 Ryan. Marqi fttf. Noonan. O'Meara. Brennan. McKenna. Robinson. Collins ! Ikiskcl IkiII Robinson Brennan O'Meara ttfOUR veterans were included among the candidates who reported for the initial basketball practice of the season. Coach Jacobs also had a host of material coming from the ranks of the previous season's freshman team, which had com- piled an enviable record. Hopes of a successful season appeared well founded, all indications pointed toward one, but in eighteen contests the Wildcat quintet lost twelve and won only six. The record is yet a mystery to many, but every member of the Villanova 1935-36 basketball squad was in there giving his all despite the heart-breaking margins that stood between them and victory in the majority of games. An auspicious start was launched when the Felines took over the Seton Hall Pirates and the Green Terrors of Western Maryland. A 37-28 score took the first and a 32-16 gained the second for the Villa- novans. Westminster, with its high scoring Wes Bennet, met the Main Liners at the Philadelphia Arena in part of a double- header and administered the first defeat to the Blue and White by a 31-25 count. This game was marked by a late spurt on the part of Bennet and company that left Villanova with a stinging defeat. The Penn Military College five came to the Villanova gymnasium and had to be satisfied with a 36-12 trouncing. The Cadets were no match for the Wildcats from the very start, and the tussle proved very uninteresting. This was the last triumph for the Cats for many a moon. Duquesne's squad and Doc Jacobs boys mixed at the Arena and at the final gun the Dukes were on the long end of a 46-40 score. Again, it was not until the closing minutes that the winners were sure of victory. George Washington University played host to the team at the nation's capital and gave them a 31-25 beating. The team traveled to Dickinson, Buckncll and the lair of the previous victors, Duquesne. These One Hundred Fifty eight teams stretched the Cats' losing streak to five straight with 37 31; 34 29; and 46 29 tallies, respectively. St. John's College sent its representatives of the wooden way to the local gymnasium, and they in turn took back a 33 31 victory. In this game it appeared that as in other tussles the Wildcats could not keep the pace to the end. As a result the defeat came in the last seconds of play. Another Metropolitan team was met in the persons of the Manhattan Irish. The game was played at the Arena, and it was the scene of the seventh consecu tive loss, this also by another close score. The team next traveled to New England to meet Providence's Olympic aspirants. Again the Villanovans fell as the Rhode Island clan triumphed 46 37. Coach Jacobs led his travel weary squad home and four days later they snapped their losing streak by revenging their former defeat at the hands of Dick inson with a 28 21 tabulation. City College of New York was host to Villa nova on February 22nd. The victors doubled the score with a 36 18 win. From Lewisburg, the Bucknell Bisons, came to the lair of the Cats and made it two for two, with a late spurt that gave the Orange and Black a 46 43 advantage. Then Lafayette came here in the season's last game at home, the result of the visit found the Blue and White gathering its fifth win by a 35 26 margin. The Blue and White then invaded the lair of the Leopards at Easton and won with a 34 25 score. On March 2nd the traditional foe from Temple was met in the last game of a poor season. The Owls made it a complete humiliation by taking the season's final with a 41 27 rout. This tussle found Mike O'Meara Jack Robinson and Tom Ryan senior members of the squad singing their swan song. All played well during the season along with Harry McNally, Don Bren nan, Abe Collins, Pat Marquette, Charles Noonan, and Walt McKenna. asa? i Ryan Collins VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD Villanova 37....... 25. 36. 40. 25. 31 29. 29 31. 31. 37. 28. 18. 36 35. 34 27. Opponents .......Scton Hall..................28 ...Western Maryland................16 ...... Westminster ...............31 ..Penn. Military College..........12 ....... Duqucsne ..................46 ...George Washington...............31 ........ Dickinson 37 ......... Bucknell 34 ....... Duquesne ..................46 .....St. John's....................33 ........ Manhattan 34 ........ Providence 46 ........ Dickinson 21 City College of New Yo.k...........36 ......... Bucknell 43 ........ Lafayette 26 ........ Lafayette 25 .......... Temple 47 561 . Total .592 Noonan George Jaoobs. Varsity Coach . ' ■ I ■■ 1 . Third Row Morarity. Manager; Kennedy. Assistant Manager Second Row McLaughlin. Kane. McNally. Smectic, Garbark. Escott. McKenna. Jacobs. Coach First Row -Stopper. Schoppmeyf.r. Vaughn. Mahan, Captain Collins. McGovern. Higgins Vaughn HI: schedule of the Villanova baseball team was the greatest ever faced by any nine in our baseball history. The sensational record that previous teams had compiled had given Villanova a high position and reputation in intercollegiate baseball circles and this year’s squad was deter- mined to maintain this standing. Late in January, Coach “Doc” Jacobs' call for baseball candidates was responded to by a large squad. The return of most of last year’s team and the addition of many members of the Freshman nine, gave a bright outlook for an undefeated season. Ed Vaughn, undefeated in two years of Var- sity pitching, along with his classmates, Tom Collins and Joe McGovern, presented one of the finest pitching trios in the collegiate ranks. Of the newcomers, the most promising candidates were Bill McLaughlin, Frank Escott and Paul Kane, who stood out in this early season showing as hurlers with lots of speed, curves, hooks and a good command of control. Infield and outfield positions left vacant by graduation, presented problems of replacing power and speed in the garden and short field dc- Collins McGovern McKenna partments. However, Doc Jacobs has devel- oped what appears to be an exceedingly promising aggregation. Led by Captain Art Mahan, the Varsity nine t x k the field for their opener against the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania on April 1st. with Mike Garbark, a sophomore receiver, behind the plate; Captain Art Mahan, on first; Walter Sheftic, also a newcomer, on second; Leo Schoppmcyer, who played second last year, was shifted to short- stop. and Walter McKenna, from List year's Freshman team, on third. The outfield found two sophomore candidates in Ray Stoviak, in left field, and Frank Escott, in center field. Mike O'Meara, a senior, played right field, to complete the starting lineup. The Quakers got off to a lead in the first inning, when Fer- nande: worked his way around the bases to score on a wild pitch. Vaughn settled down after this and gave the Penn men four hits for their total, while the Cats collected eleven to pro- duce their seven runs, which were collected from three pitchers. Captain Art Mahan was the outstanding man at bat for the day with four hits out of five trips to the plate. He pounded One Hundred Sixly out one of the longest home runs inside the Franklin Field stadium and topped this off with a two-bagger, two singles and a base on balls. Frank Escott started his team to victory with a two-base hit in the upper stand with the bases tilled. McKenna, Sheftic and Garhark all dis- played tine form with the stick and afield in their varsity debut. The 7-1 victory for the Cats over the University of Pennsylvania was Ed Vaughn's second victory in this series out of three starts. The Jacobs clan was all prepared to play four games in the first week of the season, but the inclement weather caused these games to be can- celled. Contests with Cornell, Princeton, Penn A. C. and Scton Hall were thwarted through the efforts of Jupe Pluvis. The next game was played with Ursinus College at Collegeville. The con- test was loosely played throughout, but the Cats continued their hard hitting to emerge victori- ous with a score of 11-6. Tom Collins went the full distance, allowing nine scattered hits, walked five and fanned ten. The heavy stick- work of Sheftic, Mahan, Stoviak and Lee Schopp- meyer was outstanding in the Cats' second vic- tory for the season. Providence College was the third victim for the Blue and White and opened the home season with a fine and well-fought game. Bill Mc- Laughlin, the southpaw pitching sensation from last year's Freshman team, won his first varsity game by a score of 11 -4. The keystone com- bination was particularly brilliant, twice turning in fast double plays to take the starch out of Providence rallies. The next contest was played at home with St. John’s of Brooklyn furnishing the opposition. The game was quite a hectic affair and was not decided until the eighth inning. With two outs in their portion of the eighth, the Wildcats started a rally which pnxJuced five runs and the victory, the final score being 10-9. Ed Vaughn started the pitching, but was relieved in the sixth by Joe McGovern, who won his first game for the sea- son. Joe's snapping fast ball held the Indians in check and enabled the Blue and White to maintain an undefeated slate. With the conclusion of the baseball season for 1936, George Doc” Jacobs, the popular baseball mentor, will lose the services of Captain Art Mahan, the hard hitting first baseman: pitchers Tom Collins, Ed Vaughn and Joe McGovern. Mike O'Meara will also finish his college base- ball career. To all these men and their coach felicitations are extended for their fine showing and services rendered during the past four years. A word of praise to Frank Moranty for the fine manner in which he executed the duties of manager. Escott Siirmc Schoppmykr Garhark April April April April April April April April April April April April April May May May May May May May May May 1936 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Villariora Opponent l -University of Pennsylvania 7 1 2 Cornell Canceled 3—Princeton Canceled a Penn A. C Canceled 11 Seton Hall (Canceled 15—Ursinus 11 6 16--St. John's, Brooklyn 10 9 17 -Providence 1 I 4 18- Penn A. C Canceled 2 2 Bucknell Canceled 25—Lehigh 19 5 28- Temple Away 16 9 30—-Colgate 4 10 1—Cornell 6 1 2—Penn State 11 5 5 -Lehigh 6—Temple 8 -Long bland 9 -Fordham 13—St. John's 2 2 Providence 25 Long Island Captain Art. Mahan Le t to Right. Standing -Grewer. Feron. Manager. Cousart. Chapple Seated Thors. Ford. Rodoers. Allan. Captain. McCabe. Cook Tomiis Tpiim W1TANDICAPPED at the present writing by a lack of statistical data regarding the stand- ing of the 1936 Villanova tennis team, we ven- ture to say that at the culmination of the season the average of wins and losses will favor the Main Line Institution. A schedule of seventeen games has been arranged for the 1936 season and if the weather permits, the Villanova net men should meet all the outstanding colleges within a reasonable proximity. The material available for this year's squad is plentiful and of a high calibre. With the return of Bill Thorn, number one man, Captain Jim Allan and Frank Rodgers, aided by the new- comers, Jim Dwyer, Ernest Zaloom and Norbert Ford, Villanova should make the competition very strong for their opponents. In their initial campaigns Villanova was hin- dered by a lack of practice, due to the fact that the weather would not permit the conditioning of the college courts. The first contest with the University of Pennsylvania was rained out so that the team did not open its season until April 24th. At this time they met Elizabethtown Col- lege, followed by meets with Bloomsburg and St. Thomas College of Scranton. The team emerged from these encounters with one win against two losses, having defeated Elizabethtown, five matches to two, and losing to Bhximsburg and Saint Thomas, eight one and seven two, respectively. With the subsequent conditioning of the courts, making it possible for the members of the squad to enter into an earnest campaign of practice, the team should greatly improve and mark the 1936 team as consistent a winner as those teams which have represented Villanova in the past. TENNIS SCHEDULE April 11—University of Pennsylvania...........Away April 21 Temple University .................Home April 24 Elizabethtown College .............Away April 25 Bloomsburg Teachers ...............Away April 26- St. Thomas’ College ................Away April 28 Ursinus College .................. Home May 2 West Chester ......................Away May 5- P. M. C...............................Away May 9 Albright ..........................Away May 12 Elizabethtown Home May 1? Ursinus ...........................Away May 16 West Chester ......................Home May 18 Muhlcnhurg ........................Away May 23- Osteopathy ..........................Home May 25--Albright ............................Home May 27 P. M. C............................Home May 30 Temple University .................Away James Allan Captain James McNkrney Cuprum w 1TH the return of spring, members of the 1936 Villanova golf team found themselves faced with the task of carrying on the splendid record their predecessors had established on the fairway. An extensive schedule was arranged by Jack Geraughty. manager, and with the return of six veterans and the aid of several newcomers who had every indication of ability in handling the “sticks.” a highly successful season was an- ticipated. The season opened with a short tour of the South. Here the team met with little success, greatly hindered by the lack of sufficient pre- season practice and the loss of Captain Jim McNerney, who was forced from active competi- tion through illness. The team lost successive matches to the repre- sentatives of the University of Virginia. Uni- versity of Richmond and Georgetown University by rather top-heavy scores. Stockton and Dwyer accounted the only points Villanova garnered in these encounters. Returning to home soil, the Cats enjoyed better success in defeating their arch rivals. Temple University, by a score of 5-1. Low scoring fea- tured this victory, which gave Villanova an edge in the scries with the Owls. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathy added another Villanova defeat with a 6-3 victory, which left the team with an early season average of one win in five starts. Known as fighters, the Cats will undoubtedly improve their record in the remaining matches. The members of this year’s team are: Dave Crugg. Gene Barr, John McManus. Joseph Duffy, John Bruno, all of whom are veterans. The newcomers, Jim Dwyer. Bob Stockton and Ed Tirrell have shown great promise. GOLF SCHEDULE March 30—Western Maryland March 31- Washington and Lee Away April 2_ Emory and Henry April April 3- 4- Georgetown April 6 Williams (tentative) Home April 15- Lafayette Home April 17 Temple Home April 21- Osteopathy Home April 26 Llanerch B Away April April May May May May 28- 29 4- 5- 6 12 P. M. C Home Dopey. Dwyer. Geraoiity. MoNernry. Craoo. Barr. MoManos. Stockton Bottom Roto—Pantaleo. Lyons. Bobrowski. Sala. Butler. Suugrue. Rodriguez Top Row—Gadsby. Coach: Jarosik. Mulvihill. Carrig. Buckley. Davis. Kennedy. Manner mm ■ ■ ■ ■ | N SPITE of the comparative youth of the Boxing Team in Villanova’s athletic history, there is every indication that a nucleus for a strong team is forthcoming. Villanova was represented in the Intercollegiate circles for the second year. Under the tutelage of their new coach, Ray Gadsby, the Blue and White mitmen established a worthy record. The schedule for the season of 1935-36 was opened with a 5-3 victory over the University of Pennsylvania. The next foe conquered by the hard punching boxers was Washington and Jefferson College by a score of 4-3. Western Maryland was the only team to defeat the Wild- cats, the score being 5-3. In the final meet of the season the Cats triumphed 5-3 over their traditional rivals, Temple University. Led by Captain Anthony Sala, undefeated in fourteen fights, Villanova presented one of the most polished boxers ever to enter the Inter- collegiate circles. Tony, considered one of the best boxer-fighter combinations ever to per- form in the Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing As- sociation, retained this honor by winning his Intercollegiate title in the 175 pound class for the second consecutive year. On the evening of March 13th in the cham- pionships held at Penn State, Sala drew Dluski, of Syracuse. Tony clearly demonstrated he was the better man, although the contest was hard fought. The following afternoon Ortenzi, of Western Maryland was outclassed by the Villa- nova entry. In the finals. Captain Smith of Harvard, was handed a terrific beating. The rest of the team consisted of Freshmen who displayed remarkable improvement in speed and skill and insure a superior squad for the next season. With tlie return of Roderiguez, Shcgruc, Pantalco, and Bobrowski the lightweight division should be well fortified. The heavier classes will be efficiently represented with power and skill with the return of Captain Anthony Sala, Butler, Krutulis, Carrig, Jarosick, Buckley, Davis and Mulvhill. Raymond Gadsby. Coach Martin Gill. Coach W ITH Sophomores and Freshmen predom- inating, the Swimming Team completed their season with two defeats and six victories. Under Coach Marty Gill’s able tutelage, the new men were whipped into shape for the first meet on the schedule. West Chester State Teachers College. Anxious for a win, everyone did his best and the result was a decisive victory, 42-24. Swarthmorc was the next on the schedule, and they were defeated in a close contest 39 to 36. West Chester State Teachers visited Villanova for revenge the following week, but they found that the Mermen were not merely a (lash in the pan and received another setback 44-22. Journeying to Easton. Pa., the Mermen re- ceived their first defeat of the season at the hands of Lafayette’s swimmers by an over- whelming score of 57-11. Due to the one year rule at Lafayette the Freshmen were not allowed to swim. Smarting from their first setback the Natators next played host to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy and drowned them in their fury by the score of 38-28. However, two weeks later the Osteopathy received Villanova at their pool and overcame them in the closest meet of the season. The point score was tied at 33, but the meet was awarded to the Osteopaths because they won the relay event. The outstanding member of the team was, without a doubt. Bill Leahy, a Freshman, who scored 51 points in five meets. Bill Booth, Toby Greco, Tom Carbine and Jim Cousart were consistent point getters. Added support was furnished by Joe Duffy, Bill Bailey. Jim Gal- lagher, Donald Canter, Court Kitchell, Bill Durkin, and Ward Scanlon. From this year's record it can be seen that swimming has made rapid strides at Villanova since its inauguration three years ago. VARSITY SWIMMING RECORD Villanova Opponents •� 2 W. Chester State Teachers..., 39 36 44 W. Chester State Teachers. .. 22 11 57 38 Fhila. College Osteopathy... 28 33 Fhila. College Osteopathy... 33 207 Total 200 • This they won meet was awarded to Osteopathy because the relay event. Bottom Rou —-Durkin. Leahey. Booth. Cousart. Greco. Williams. Du eft Top Row -Gill, Coach, Kitchell. Carhinf. Bailey, Cantor. McManus. Manager One Hundred Sixtyfive 150-LB. FOOTBALL TEAM 'JpHE Villanova 150 lb. Football Team was established several years ago to serve as a means of allowing men weighing less than 150 llxs. to compete in intercollegiate football, and in order to bring Resident and Day Students into closer harmony. It has served both these pur- poses well as evidenced by the large squad and the schedule that it played. Although it was a disastrous season as far as the games won and lost were concerned, the sea- son had a fine foundation by developing several likely Sophomores for next season when Villa- nova makes its entrance into the Eastern Inter- collegiate 150 lb. league. After a month of strenuous practice the 150's opened their season at home against Pennsyl- vania University on October 18th. Although Villanova fought hard, they went down in defeat on the short end of 9-0. The next week the team worked hard and was in fine condition when it journeyed to New Haven to meet Yale's 150’s. The game was valiantly contested and after four strenuous quarters the final whistle blew on a tie score of 0-0. On Saturday, November 2nd. the 150’s jour- neyed to New Brunswick to meet the undefeated Rutgers eleven. Rutgers proved too strong for Villanova and ran up a score of 54-0 thereby adding another victory to their collection. After a week's respite, the team traveled to Easton where after three quarters of closely played football, Lafayette broke away and ran the score to 21-6. The last game of the season was played against Princeton at the latter's home field, and here another hard fought game was lost in the last quarter by a score of 14-0. The 150's look back upon a season of defeats and forward to a much more successful year in the Eastern Intercollegiate League. George Wrona Captain Track Tosim rW,HE 1936 edition of the Villanova track team under the tutelage of Jim Elliot, former Wildcat middle distance runner and captain, was faced this year with the gloomy outlook of hut four veterans to form the foundation of the team. However, Coach Elliot with the plentiful supply of green material on Kind, shaped a formidable array of harriers and field men. Due to an unforsccn delay in arranging the schedule only three opponents were faced. The Main Liners opposition this year consisted of Temple University, West Chester Teachers and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy. George Wrona, three year varsity performer in the 440 and 880 yard runs was appointed captain of the team prior to the West Chester meet. This year George again proved himselt an outstanding performer in these events and proved inspirational as leader of the 'Cat team. The other veteran members of the team in- cluded Bill Sweeney, former Crosby High School track star of Waterbury, Conn., whose speciality is the discus throw. Walter Korchinski, former star end on the f«x tball team, who has borne the brunt of the weight events and the javelin event for three years and Frit; Monahan, fleet footed sprinter who was a consistent point getter on last years team. Due to an untimely infection setting in Monahan, who ranks high among eastern intercollegiate sprinters, was forced to withdraw from the select 100 metre specialty held at the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. This years edition of the track team saw the return of Ben Maloney former Connecticut High School champion milcr, to the cinder path. Maloney who was kept out of active competition last year because of a very serious leg injury, lived up to advance predictions by garnering many points for the Wildcats in the mile and two mile runs. Another veteran performer who con- cluded three years of active participation on the track team is Charlie Kain, miler and two milcr. Charlie wound up his athletic career at Villanova as a consistent point getter for the ‘Cat track team. New comers who added strength to the team were Lou Beister, Bill Lafferty, Norhert Ford, Vincent La Braska, Jerry Sherlock and Jack Earl in the middle distance runs. While the fleet f x ted members of the team were garnering points for the team on the cinder path, other members of the team were adding glory to the squad in the field events. Bill Christopher and Francic Nye were the main stays in the shotputting event and Bill Sweeney along with Christopher hurled the discus. In the javelin, along with the veterans Sweeney and Korchinski, Nye and Christopher partici- pated. The broad jump found Tom C x k and George Schelle competing. In the bar clearing events Dan Murphy bore the brunt of the work in the high jump while Charlie Noonan stuck to the higher levels and participated in the pole vault. One Hundred Sixty-seven Standing. Left to Right Ei.t.ioTr. Coath. Sweeney. Monahan. Wrona. Captain. Nixjnan. Carroll. Schelle. McGrath, .Vfanagrr First Rou• She ally. Biesti.r. Lm-it-RTy. Maloney. Murphy, La Braska. Lyons Burlington. Carrig. Hobson. Wannemacher. Hopkins. Krutulis. Captain Vigilante. Kuber. Dempsey. Vokdra. Dubino. Montgomery. Coach Severance ALTHOUGH meeting the best of opposition, the Freshmen quintet this year came through with flying colors. This undefeated season is something to marvel at when one takes into consideration the fact that of all the excellent Freshmen teams Villanova has had in the past, very few, if any, have equaled this feat. Along with their other achievements, the Kittens were able to conquer our traditional rival. Temple, in both of their meetings. The game at Mitten Hall saw Temple Fresh drop their first contest in twenty-nine starts, the score being 45-53. The second game was much closer, with Villanova building up a large lead and protecting it successfully against a determined onslaught by the Owl basketccrs in the last few minutes. The Kittens opened the season by setting Kick Westminster Seminary to the tune of 40-22. Following this in quick succession defeats were handed to Trinity Club, 43-15; Banks Business College, 31-14; Haverford Aces, 29-22, and the strong Collegiate Prep team of New Haven. 29-23. Soon thereafter West Chester Fresh and the Naval Hospital were defeated. The Frosh then emerged victorious over St. John's Freshmen of Brooklyn, N. Y.. in what proved to be the closest battle of the entire campaign. After defeating Temple the Thirty-niners coasted through the remaining games. The high point in the scoring column being reached when the Freshmen triumphed over the Ursinus Cubs, 58-11. Captain Art Vigilante, Jim Montgomery, Lou Dubino, Johnny Krutulis, Joe Hopkins and Lou Wannemacher deserve special mention for the splendid brand of basketball they displayed throughout the entire season. The team averaged 36 points per game, while their opponents tallied only 21. Arthur Vigilante Captain Froslimnu It.-isUof Imll One Hundred Sixtveijjlu George Jacobs Coach IMMEDIATELY following the day set aside for registration for the scholastic year 1935' 36, the call for Freshmen football candidates was issued by Coach George Jacobs. From this date until the close of the Varsity schedule, the Kittens were out on the practice field receiving a founda- tion in the fundamentals and intricacies of the system used by Coach Stuhldreher. As has been the custom for the last three years, the Kittens engaged in no regular inter- collegiate schedule. The only taste of compe- tition received was that at the hands of the Varsity. The Freshmen team contented them- selves with priming the Varsity for the en- counters with their opponents on following Saturdays. During the course of the week the Freshmen engaged in scrimmages with the Var- sity, using opponents plays which had been ob- tained through the efforts of our capable ftxrtball scouts. These scrimmages greatly aided both the Kittens and the Varsity. It enabled the Fresh- men to employ all the football knowledge at their command against better opponents than any prep school or Freshman outfit might have afforded. A cursory glance at the ability shown by the members of the Freshman squad in spring prac- tice proved that the hours spent in practice last fall were of real benefit. We feel certain that some members of the squad will be numbered among Villanova's football immortals. Now the Kittens settle down to the serious business of proving that they are all of Varsity calibre. Among the most likely men who will be called upon to fill Varsity berths are: Eibncr, Kratochvil, Wysocki, Fisher, on the line: and in the backficld, Buck, Pyrz, Kilmartin and Dempsey. One Hundred Sixty-nine Freshman Squad INTRA MURAL COMMITTEE Standing. Left to Right- Fathers Linney. Brown. Lawrence Reilly. Fathers Vrana. Falvey Seated Fathers Luowio. McKee. Donnelin J|N the fall of 1932 Intra-Mural athletics were introduced at Villanova. Fathers McKee and Vrana, O.S.A., pioneered the early organiza- tion of the league and are responsible for its great progress. This year the Rectors of each hall formed an Advisory Committee. Student representa- tives from each team worked in unison with this committee and the management of the league and its rules were efficiently conducted. The first year found the Fraternities compet- ing with one another, but this was not successful. Then six teams, one from each of the halls on the campus, Mendel, Alumni, Fedigan. and Austin, and two teams from the ranks of the day-hops, one from Mendel and the other from the Commerce and Finance School organized the present league. In order to give every student a chance in some athletic contest, meets were arranged in almost all sports. While there have been actually a series of games in touch football, basketball and baseball, meets in swimming, wrestling, boxing, tennis, and golf have enabled everyone to par- ticipate in some sport. This year a new feature was added: a bowling and billiard tournament was staged during the Winter, and proved to be very popular. It was with the development of the Intra- mural program that our Varsity Boxing, Swim- ming, and Bowling teams were organized. These new sports created much interest among the stu- dents and stx n were represented in the Inter- collegiate circles. This year was the first year that Villanova was represented by an organized bowling team. It consisted of Jordan Olivari. Francis R xJgcrs, and Florindo Troncelliti and represented the Blue and White in the Intercol- legiate tournament. The touch football portion of the program was not held this Fall. Basketball, the king of all intra-mural sports, occupied the limelight for Re v. Edwaro B. McKt e O.S.A., AM. Chairman ft? It ASkllTHAM.- Kin;� of Inlrn - Aliirnl Spoi ls Austin Hall Fedioan Hall Alumni Hall Commerce and Finance Day Students Mendel Hall Day Students 1936 Champions Mendel Hall Residents ivvvnv the Winter season. Austin Hall took an early lead over all their opponents to capture the first half’ championship. In the second half. Mendel Day-Hops with a fast and well-tutored team outclassed the rest of the field to win second half honors and qualify for the play-offs. The next tourney to he held was the boxing championships. Alumni, for the second consecu- tive year, won this title with a fine array of col- legiate ringmen. They also strengthened their chances for the title by turning the tables on Austin Hall by capturing the tennis laurels. Following upon the heels of the boxing tourney, came the swimming championships. Here the Mendel Day-Hops, sporting a powerful and versatile team of natators had little trouble in winning from the rest of the league members With their second championship, the Mendel Day-Hops have, along with their brothers from the Commerce and Finance Sch(x l, taken a new interest in the intra-mural sports program which has made the competition for the resident teams much stronger. The new trend of thought behind the program favors the conduction of triangular intra-mural meet with teams from the University of Penn- sylvania, Temple University and Villanova Col- lege. This year a step was taken along this line and Villanova and Temple engaged in a meet which was won by the Wildcats. At the present writing, the soft ball league is under way. Plans are also being made for the staging of a spring tennis and golf tournament to be held early in May. A track and field day program is also being arranged. With the re- turn of the champions from last year, and with the new talent discovered, the various events should from all indications point to a very suc- cessful and interesting battle. To Larry Reilly, who for the past two years has acted in the capacity of student chairman, is due great credit for the successful operation of the league. To his assistants, Aloysius Fitz- patrick and John McManus. Mendel Day-Hops; Joseph Allenandroni, Commerce and Finance Day-Hops; Jack Robinson, Austin Hall; William Smith, Alumni: Charles Cook, Fedigan, and Arthur Vigilante, Mendel Hall, felicitations are in order for their fine co-operation in the con- duction of the various sports. To Fathers McKee, Ludwig and Vrana, O.S. A . is due much credit for their untiring efforts to put this movement on an efficiently organized level. Under such leadership it should be only a short time until the aims of the administration are realized. BOWLING TEAM TRONetu.ni. Rodgers. Olivari 0«f Hundred Seventy-two John Stahman Head Cheer Leader ALMA MATER COLLEGE DAYS By A1 Duhin and Joseph Burke Villanova College Anthem 1. When the twilight shadows gather Out upon the Campus green. When the blue and purple night Comes stealing on the seene Loyal sons of Villanova Sing a hymn of praise To our dear old ALMA MATER And our College days. 2. Villanova, Villanova When we leave your shelt'ring walls. We shall leave an echo ringing Through your treasured halls We will leave an echo ringing In the silent night While our memories are singing Of the Blue and White. 3. When the last big game is over And 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. I'll sing you a song of College Days I'll tell you where to go Johns Hopkins for your knowledge. Cornell to learn to row. To Harvard for your dandy dudes Villanova for your men. To Bryn Mawr for your pretty girls For hard luck go to Penn. Chorus Hand me down my bonnet, Hand me down my shawl Hand me down my calico dress To go to the calico ball; First she gave me honey. Then she gave me cake Then she gave me gingerbread And sent me out the gate. 2. As we go marching, And the band begins to P-L-A'Y You can hear the people shouting. Villanova‘s out to win today Villanova White, Villanova Blue, Villanova, Villanova, we'll be true to you Villanova Blue, Villanova White. Villanova, Villanova, you're all right. Hurrah for the Wildcats! Damn right! WILDCAT YELL Ycow- (Drawn Out) Wildcats Fight Fight Fight. TEAM YELL Yea Wildcats! Rah-Rah-Rah, Wildcats, Wildcats, Wildcats. Carroll LONG CHEERS Villanova (drawn out) Villanova (drawn out) Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Villanova (drawn out) Yea Team. Stahman Toland A vast amount of interest is shown in the various student publications of Villanova. Not only is this interest shown by the readers but also by those men who serve on the staffs of such publications as: the Mendel Bulletin, the Engineer, the Villanovan, and the Belle Air. I UB LMATIOVS Rev. Daniel P. Falvey, O.S.A. Moderator Tin m:u IIHIt Air r|',HE make-up of year hooks today no longer calls tor the ® antiquated use of historical themes. The planning ot a year book is not unlike the designing of a modern automobile or locomotive; each year they must change in design, become more attractive, and above all, be “modern. Such is the case of the motif of the present year book; it must keep pace with the world, be modem. Fully realizing this fact, and in order to have an interesting publication we must use as our guiding theme the inv mediate background of the college. We have attempted to present this background in a modern manner, by employing the use ot semi'Stream line design without becoming radically modernistic in our interpretation. Cognizant of the fact that the task of preparing a record of our four years’ stay at Villanova rested in our hands, we have endeavored to portray as vividly as possible, and to reproduce with all the art and skill at our command a record which will be a worthy representation of the happy days that we have lived. We have attempted to obtain pictures that would capture the spirit of our associations, and would serve as a lasting memoir of our friend' ships. We have attempted to avoid the superfluous use of words in our writes'ups, remembering that in order to be modern we must be concise. And so by a word here and a picture there, we have tried to effect thoughts which will in the future form a basis of reminis' cence for the entire student body. Realizing that the cover design of the two preceding editions has become a standard institution at Villanova, any attempt on our part to improve it would be futile, for nothing could better portray the beauty and richness that is Villanova’s than the now accepted cover with its striking beauty symbolized by the Gothic grace of the Monastery. Wc have incorporated in our publication changes which we feel will lend attractiveness and make for the greater interest of the reader. It will be noticed that there is no longer any specific view section; it was deemed wise to spread the scenes throughout the entire book in the guise of major dividers. The senior section is no longer in one group, rather it is broken up according to schools, each school being preceded by its respective faculty. Also we have tried to make the feature section as attractive as possible, by employing the use of pictures which will in themselves bring home their meaning. The preparation of a year book is a task which requires a great deal of time and energy. Every picture, and even every word, found in the publication calls for work on the part of some member of the stall. We have enjoyed this work, and the spirit of satis' faction which comes with accomplishment would not be complete if we did not speak a word of appreciation for those persons who have whole heartcdly lent their time and advice. To our moderator. Rev. Daniel P. Falvey, O.S.A., we offer our sincere thanks for his individual encouragement, guidance and untiring efforts in our behalf. As to a very staunch friend of the publication, the Rev. John Vrana, O.S.A., we feel that any attempts at verbal apprecia- tion would be a small reward for the many long hours offered along the more technical lines of production . A word of appreciation for the earnest efforts of the members of the staff, and may their efforts be rewarded by the pleasure found in the expressions of their fellow students. It has been our sole purpose to present a book which will be a lasting reminder of the days spent at Villanova. Our task is completed, and wc hope that we have successfully achieved our objective, and that this book will live, and be cherished as one of your choicest possessions. Robert G. McGrory Editor AHtMOWloilgllHWlfS Joseph Bicley Business Manager Plorindo Troncelliti Photography Editor John Henry College Editor rJpHE production of the 1936 Belli; Air has been greatly facilitated by the contributions of our many friends. The joy of accomplishment would, therefore, not be complete without mention of our gratitude for the co-operation, kind advice, and help given in our behalf by these friends. To the following friends the Staff of the Belle Air is especially indebted: To the Rev. Daniel P. Falvey O.S.A., our moder- ator, for his co-operation, assuring him that it has been a pleasure to work with him; To the Rev. John Vrana O.S.A., who encouraged and eased the labor of the Belle Air in so many ways; To the Rev. Edward V. Stanford O.S.A., Presi- dent of Villanova, for the use of many valuable photographs; To the office force of the college for innumerable favors; To William T. Cooke of Clark Printing House, for his constant advice and many hours of hard work; To Harry L. Firth of Lotz Photo Engraving Company for his splendid co-operation; To Carl Wolfe of Zarnsky Studios for splendid photography and the pleasurable co-operation of Miss Anne McCarthy in photography production. To the following Philadelphia newspapers for their kindness in permitting us the use of action pictures of Villanova athletic teams: The Evening Bulletin, and the Record. One Hundred Seventy-eight Stated—Flaherty. Henry. Tronceluti. McGrory. Bigley. Mauro. Welsh Stdndinjj -KornHELD. Collins. Dierwechter. Arthur. Foran. Roiunson. Munroi:. Vaughn. Toland. Schaerer. Guarini TIi Kollo Air Staff Business Manager JOSEPH BIGLEY Photography Editor FLORIN DO TRONCELLITI Editor-in-Chie ROBERT G. McCRORY College Editor JOHN J. HENRY Managing Editor JAMES J. DOWNS Copy Editor HARRY KORNFIELD Sports Editor ANTHONY CATRAMBONE Snapshot Editor FRANK SCHAFFER faculty Moderator REV. DANIEL P. FALVEY. O.S.A Associate Editors Joseph Arthur Albert Welsh James Allan Edwin Reilly Assistants to Editorial Sta]J Harvey Davis Thomas Kennedy Benedict Maloney Harry Parkin Joseph Toland Joseph Carroll Assistants to Business Staff John E. Carr Reuben Dierwechter Thomas Flaherty Assistant Photography Editors William Munroc Edward Donovan Pasquale Guarini Charles Bet: Assistant Sports Editors Edmund Vaughn Edward Collin John Robinson Circulation Managers David Cragg Joseph Foran Assistant Copy Editors Thomas Finan Dom Mauro Robert Immordino Frank Bcllarmino One Hundred Seventynine The Villaiiovan THE editorial staff of the 1934-35 edi- tion of the Villanovan inaugurated an unprecedented policy by carrying out to a greater extent than ever before the use of cartoons, pictures, more daring make-up, and the publication of newsier stories from staff writers. In the light of this policy, the eighth volume of the Villanova College weekly publication rocketed to even greater heights than ever before. Under the able leadership of John Di Joseph, who was forced to work with an entirely green staff, with the exception of a limited few, the college's representative from a journal- istic viewpoint lost none of the momen- tum attained in the years gone by. When Edmond P. Reilly, predecessor to our present editor, retired, he left the paper riding on the top of a wave of jour- nalistic success. In fact, he had even reaped All-American honors for the publication during his stay at the helm. It was the task of carrying on this great work with such hindering conditions j s lack of ex- cellent material in the way of writers and assistants that caused conditions to point unfavorably at the outset of the 1935-36 issue. With the aid of the following mem- bers of the “Fourth Estate, namely, Bene- dict Maloney, Harry Parkin, and others, the desired end was reached. In the fall of 1935, John B. Geraghty, Jr., Sports Editor, resigned his post, due to conflicts resulting from pressing studies. Geraghty, a veteran of the Sports Staff, was a hard man to replace, yet the situa- tion was well handled by the presence of Anthony Catrambone, who was pressed into service. Although none too familiar with the duties incumbent on this office, it soon became evident that his selection for the post was a wise one, for Catrambone soon had his section of the paper on a standard commensurate with that of the College Staff. By dint of the success achieved in this department, the editor-in- chief was in a position to release a first- class edition. To Benedict Maloney is due a good measure of the credit for the laurels won by the Villanovan. His untiring efforts in behalf of the paper in taking over the reins of the editor when the latter was forced to Jons Di Joseph Editor-W'Chief William Cleary liusmrss Manager absent himself, due to scholastic work, to- gether with his helpful suggestions and novel ideas, proved a great boon to the head of the weekly. No tribute would be complete without mentioning Harry Parkin, Charles Stah- leckcr, and Norton Paden. The posts handled by these gentlemen were executed with brilliance and careful supervision. In conclusion, the Villanovan cannot forget the aid given by William Cleary, Business Manager; Basil Dobrowolski, Circulation Manager; Pasquale Guarini, Art and Pho- tographic Editor; John Hallahan, Associ- ate College Editor; Carmen Giordano, Columnist: Edward Collins, Columnist; Thomas Kennedy, Joseph Toland, and Joseph Sanborn. To the successors of the editorial staff we extend our sincere good wishes for the success of the Villanovan. One Hundred Eighty Villsmovaii Slaft' John C. Di Joseph. 36....... Harry Parkin, 37 ........... Benedict Maloney, 37 ....... Anthony R. Catrambone. 36--- Charles Stahlecker. 37 ..... William B. Cleary, 37 ...... Basil W. Dobrowolski, 37 ... Pasquale Guarini, 37 ....... ..............Editor'in'Chief .............Managing Editor ..............College Editor ...............Sports Editor ■................Copy Editor .............Business Manager ..........Circulation Manager Art and Photographic Editor Associate Editors John W. Hallahan, Jr., 36 ..............................Associate College Editor Norton C. Padbn, 37 ....................................Associate Sports Editor Columnists Carmen Giordano, 36 ..........................................Exchange Editor Pio P. Gogol 37 ............................................Dial Log Editor Staff Writers John B. Geraghty, Jr., 37 James H. Lyons, Jr., 38 Joseph Toland, 38 Anthony T. Meli, 37 Thomas Kennedy, 37 Peter J. Pasquale Vassalluzzo, 37 John L. Simons, 38 Edward L. Collins, 38 John W. Pillon, 38 Joseph Sanborn, 38 cManus, 38 Assistants to the Circulation Staff Edward Kelly, 37 Anthony Differ, 37 Arthur M. Carleton, 37 Frederick J. Weindel. 37 Charles A. Skowron, 39 Bernard J. Miller, 39 George Fanning, 38 John Mullin, ‘37 Richard Kelly, 38 Wm. D. McGlcnsey, 39 Walter L. Balaity. 39 Joseph CVLoughlin, 39 Assistant o the Art Staff Paschal Lingutti, 37 Faculty Adviser Rev. Edward B. McKee, O.S.A. yC ! • The Yillaiiovan llii inoor npHE Villdnova Engineer, a • monthly publication of the Engi' neering students, was first issued in the year 1925, under the title of The Owl Since that time it has under gone various stages of development, starting as a mimeographed panv phlet and evolving into its present standard sire of sixteen pages. In 1954, it was accepted by the Engi' neering College Magazine Associa' tion composed, at present, of twenty' four member publications from various colleges and universities throughout the country. The purpose of the Villa wva Engi' neer is to supplement the curriculum of the engineering students and to aid in their general training. The exist' ence of this magazine stimulates a spirit of initiative and enterprise; it manifests the individual talents and efforts that are necessary for the actual writing, editing and general management; it provides a vehicle for expression of individual thoughts and views relative to their chosen pro' fession; it helps to keep the students informed of the progress being made in the engineering world; all in all, it adds a touch of sincere interest and worth'while enjoyment to their cob lege career. In the past, advantage has been well taken of the opportunities afforded by the Villanova Engineer, and it has, in all respects, well justified its exist' ence as the official journal of Villa' nova's School of Technology. It is our sincere wish that the future Villanova Engineer will emulate the high standards achieved under the auspices of its present moderator, the Reverend John J. Vrana, O.S.A., and the staff, under the leadership of Charles F. Kain. Charles Kain Editor-In-Chief Louis Marootte Business Miin aj;cr Bottom Row Roik.ers, Hallaiian. Schlotterback. Marcotte. Rev. John Vrana. Moderator: Kain, Editor; Hooven. Shevland. M UN ROE Second Row Schaedler. Williams. Winterer. Fitzpatrick. Scanlan. Dunnican. O'Brien, Cirrito Third Row Allan. Furey. Sanborn. Simons. Conneen, Menocal, Stackel Top Row—Casey. Weis. Carroll. Ferguson. Cieciion Otic Hundred Eighlytuo Bottom Row Schaffer. Mikowski. Brindisi. (Cornfield. Bellarmino. Bigely. Keffer. Welsh To Row Immordino. Fitzgerald. Shea. Mayer. Mai ro. Cragg, Hl-sik. Guarini .MfniIH IKiillotin Frank Bellarmino Editor Harry Korn field Associat? Editor fB RUE science is the uncovering of truth, regardless of its practi' cal value. From time immemorial, men of vision have devoted their time and even their lives to the uncovering of these truths. In spite of the phenomenal advances made in the field of scientific research, one can readily appreciate that the future holds hidden secrets awaiting discov' ery by men who little realize the role they are to play in benefiting humanity. The authorities of the School of Science of Villanova College fully appreciate the possibilities engendered in this field. As a result of this con' viction a book made its first appear ance on the campus eight years ago. Contained in this book, which was appropriately named The Mendel Bulletin, after the great Augustinian scientist, Gregor Mendel, were arti' cles of a scientific nature prepared by students in the Senior Class, which represented the careful and, in many cases, original collection of data upon the research of others, combined with original laboratory work. While the authorities do not har bor the illusion that a student in the course of one year can present a meritablc and original thesis on some unfamiliar subject, still the purpose for which the book was created is realized if the students develop a sense of familiarity and a love for this type of work. The success of the book trans- cended all predictions and, as a result, it is now a permanent issue on the campus. One man stands as a luminary in the reflected glory associated with this enterprise. Through his kindly and untiring efforts the success of The Mendel Bulletin was assured. To Father Dougherty, O.S.A., Dean of the School of Science, we offer our heartfelt thanks and hope that in the future we shall in some measure justify the sacrifices made by him. One Hundred Eightvthree In connection with Class, Club, and Fraternity organizations, Villanova affords a variety of social opportunities in its collegiate program. These essential factors have been recognized to impart a character of loyalty which is instrumental in creating ideal fellowship. s O C I A L ' A;££V •'•• � £ ... • Vv. -v :•• «a Seated—SCHAPPER. HOOVEN. SHEVLAND. MaURO. NOBLE. Chairman; MlLLER. Vaughn. Robinson. Biglby Standing -Troncelliti. Bellarmino. Catrambone. Eck. Foran. Carson. Carr. Higgins. Maguire. Mahan. Podall. Munroe, Di Joseph ITH the passing of the Belle Air Ball, the Senior Class of Villanova closed the final chapter in its volume of social activities. The members may well be proud of the success attained, both in a social and in a financial manner. It can truthfully be said that the Belle Air Ball of this year surpassed its predecessors in both harmony and splendor. The swan song of the Senior Class was char- acteristic of all the successes during the four years spent at Villanova. Fittingly, then, did the Senior climax their collegiate social whirl dancing to the rhythm of Glen Gray and his nationally known Casa Loma orchestra. In pro- curing this band, the committee selected one that was acceptable to all. Perhaps for the first time in the history of the College there was not a single dissenting vote. Even though handicapped by a blizzard which raged during the day of the dance, the gymnasium was filled with happy couples dancing and listening to the romantic voice of Kenny” Sargeant, and the personality singing of Pec Wee Hunt. The Seniors and their charming partners, resplendent in their formal attire pre- sented a striking picture, one which will always remain in the minds of the men of ‘36. The dance floor of the auditorium-gymnasium was overhung with a false ceiling, the college colors, blue and white predominating in the decorative scheme. Btxiths lined both sides of the floor, and potted palms, flowers, and lamps lent to the splendor of the atmosphere a delicate theme. Those serving on the committee were: Chair- man. Arthur Noble, John Carr, Philip Carson, John Higgins, Thomas Ryan. Joseph Foran, James Downs, Florindo Troncelliti, Joseph Bigley, Frank Bellarmino, David Cragg, Dom Mauro, Charles Miller, Harry Podall, Frank Schaeffer, Anthony Catrambone, John Eck, Carmen Giordano, Arthur Mahan, Leo Mooney, John Robinson, John Dijoseph, Joseph Brahcney, Joseph Hooven, Joseph Malcolm, William Munroe, Lawrence Shevland, Walter Weis and Joseph Doherty. Arthur Noble Chairman Hollo Air Hall One Hundred Eighty-six John Burke Chairman SOONER had the vestiges of winter left the campus, to he replaced by the green adornments of spring, than the elaborately planned Junior Week started. Its commence- ment marked the inception of a short, memorable week for every member of the Junior Class and the remainder of the student body who took part in the traditional exercises. An atmosphere of true affability permeated the campus during the entire week and was manifest in all the classes which generously lent their support to the endeavors of the Juniors. It was a week full of joyous excitement tainted with a carnival spirit that aided materially in the success of all the social functions. It marked a period of freedom from the strict scholastic life of the college only too quickly passed away. The bright colors of the traditional blazers added to the festival occasion and against the newly acquired green of the college grounds presented a beautiful contrast. The activities of the week were officially opened with the Solemn High Mass in the College chapel on Monday morning. The religious services were followed by th? patriotic flag raising which has become a traditional part of every Villanova Junior Week. Following this ceremony a Com- munion Breakfast was tendered the Junior Class in the dining hall. At a later hour in the morn- ing the class adjourned to the Commerce Building where the presentation of the class tree and the planting of the ivy were fittingly carried out. With this presentation the activities of the morn- ing were brought to a close. The first afternoon of the week was dedicated to our mothers, and an appropriate program was carried out much to the enjoyment of all the parents in attendance. Monday evening marked the opening of the second annual Open House which far surpassed the hopes of the entire student body and merited the class some well deserved commendation. Wednesday evening was devoted to the Fare- well Dance and Blazer Ball. The Seniors were the guests of the Juniors and dancing to the enchanting strains of the Villanovans kept th: two classes pleasantly occupied. Athletic events held the attention of the Stu- dent Body during the afternoons. The Baseball team played host to Lehigh on Wednesday and Temple on Friday. Friday evening the Junior Prom was held in the College Gymnasium. Rythm and syncopa- tion supplied by Jan Garber and his orchestra made it one of the outstanding social events of the year. The closed Dinner Dance held at the Hotel Adelphia on Saturday evening proved to be a fitting climax to a week full of pleasant memories. The success of this grand week would have been an impossibility without the co-operation of the administration and the faculty, and to them the Junior Class extends heart felt gratitude. To John Burke and his able committees we extend congratulations for the noble service they ren- dered in presenting such a colorful and gala week. Sfotfd Donnavan. Padke. Chapple. Fitzpatrick. Chairmen: Cleary. Douglcs Standing—Bonnetti. Mullins. Geraghty. Cronin. Grace. Winterer. Brown TTHERE arc some social affairs in college life which once attended arc not easily forgotten. Even the mention of these sets into motion such a stream of pleasant memories that the urge to return to these spots is well nigh irresistahlc. While the evening shadows were gradually gathering the moon took its usual place in the pale blue sky, the stars blended in a serene and delicate atmosphere to donate a spirit of that long awaited and unforgettable event, the Junior Promenade. tra utilized to make this the most elaborate and enthusiastic party of the season. Felications are tendered to Aloysius Fitz- patrick and John Chappie, co-chairmen of the Junior Promenade for their fine production of the outstanding social event of Junior Week. The members of the various committees who joined in service we also commend for their un- tiring efforts. John Chapple Aloysius Fitzpatrick •limior IVomniario One Hundred Eighty-eight With all the glamor and tradition inserted into the social event of the season, the Junior Prom given by the class of 1957, surpassed those of former years. The entire gym was fashioned along the lines of a tropical night club. Th; entrance was banked in a canopy effect with a huge blue velvet covering adorned by a Villanovi banner. Beneath the false ceiling of blue and white were erected booths representing the various campus organizations. Jan Garber and his orchestra harmonized with melodies of sophisticated and novelty diversion which fashioned his style popular and enjoyable for dancing. With all the ingenuity and achieve- ment of which its artists are capable, the orches- Co-Chairmen Edward McDevitt Chairman we would naturally surmise, blazers and flannels proved to be in vogue at the traditional Blazer Ball, marking the opening ot Junior Week. As is customary the Blazer Ball marked the official appearance of a new style of Blazer, tailored to the latest demands of the sport apparel. Decorations of the scene of the dance blended perfectly with the attire of attend' ing gentlemen, while the sport frocks of their escorts lent the touch of necessary contrast. The noble gesture of the Juniors in inviting the members of the Senior Class resulted in a rollicking evening of laughter and gaity. In the years to come when the members of the Class of 1937, pause to reminisce on some outstanding school acti' vities of their college life surely one that will stand out eminently will be that of the Blazer Ball. This event afforded the members of the Junior Class an opportunity to formally bid farewell to the men who are being graduated in June. The Villanovans, under the direction of Charles Stotler, provided the music for the evening and supplied many entertaining novelties and songs to lend an extra note of enjoyment to the affair. Both the menv hers of this musical organization and those men who served on the Blazer Ball conv mittee are to be congratulated for providing a most enjoyable evening to the members of the Junior and Senior Classes. The men serving on the committee were: Edward McDevitt, chairman; Edward Kelley, Thomas Flaherty, Charles Betz, George Collins, Mario Menocal, James Ordilla, Albert Mayell, John Bruno, and John Mullin. One Hundred Eightymne So |l In HU 01 4“ 4 4� lilli4� ll Harvey Davis Chuirma� � ||F THE many memories which will remain with us after we leave these cherished halls, one of the most impressive will be that of the Sophomore Cotillion. On the night of October the eighteenth, one thousand nine hundred and thirtyffive, our spacious gymnasium, decorated in the contrasting blue and white colors of the school, presented an atmosphere of uiv usual gaiety. Promptly at nine o'clock, the pleasing music of the talented Villanovans swelled through the crowded hall. All through the evening could be seen countless happy couples swaying to the pleasant strains of a waltz or attempting difficult maneuvers at terpsichorean finesse to the snappy rhythm of a foxtrot. At one o'clock the affair came to a close, leaving with those who attended many a happy memory. The Freshman Class, together with the Juniors and Seniors, deserve commenda' tion for their support which made this affair a success, but the true glory of the Cotillion is due to the untiring efforts of the Sophomore Class, as well as the hearty cooperation of its Moderator, Rev. John J. Vrana, O.S.A., and the Dance Commit' tee, headed by Chairman Harvey Davis. There is no doubt but that this year's Cotillion in no small measure contributed to the success of our Fall social season. The committee headed by Harvey Davis consisted of the following members of the Sophomore Class: Henry Guckenberger, Arthur Coogan, Joseph Alessandroni, Frank Megaro, James Keegan, Andrew Stopper, Pascal Marquette, Louis Biester, Edward Murphy, Charles Cooke, James Lyons, Jordan Olivari, John Simonsjoseph Weber, William Durkin, Frank Mena' pace, John Pillion, Joseph Toland, Charles Stotler, William Dinges, Gilbert Bagot, William McLaughlin, Edward Shovlin. One Hundred Ninety William Munrok Chdirtnon rH HE Engineering Fraternity, Phi Kappa Pi, conducted its twentieth annual En- gineers' Ball on Thanksgiving Eve, No- vember 27, 1935. Because of conflicting dates the affair this year was not run in conjunction with the Temple football game, as had been the custom in other years. The alternate date, however, was unani- mously accepted with great enthusiasm. The committee demonstrated great zeal in their endeavor to make the dance the most distinctive and successful social affair of the year, and their efforts were well rewarded. The dance this year presented a new feature in the form of a door prize. This was a distinct innovation, as such a prize had never before been given at an Engi- neers’ Dance. The prize for the lady was an ivory handbag watch affixed with a gold reproduction of the College seal, and her escort received a three-piece, hammered bronze desk set, with the College seal on each piece. The Decorations Committee inaugu- rated an entirely new scheme, employing the Fraternity colors of purple and gold. One of the highlights was the very handsome program which was presented. Its cover was of blue imitation leather, with the fraternity emblem engraved upon it in silver. The crowning feature of the evening, however, was the music. The college or- chestra was superb. Under the skillful leadership of their talented director, Charles Stotler, the boys put forth the best performance of their career. The Fraternity has every reason to be proud of its major social affair, and Mr. Munroc and his committee deserve a lot of credit for the unstinting manner in which they gave their time and energy in order to carry the dance to its successful culmina- tion. One Hundred Ninety ‘One ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT MANAGEMENT RELIGIOUS ENGINEERING THESPIAN MUSIC FRATERNITIES CLIJRS . • -.t: ••■fry Alumni Hall iss w� Bottom Row McGrory. Miller. Foran. Downs, Chairman; Kain. Hallahan. Di Joskpii Top Row Cleary. Simons. Differ. Olivari. Menocal. Rodgers. Vaughn THE purpose of this body is to cooperate in the promotion of all student activity on the campus, and to secure the coordination between students and faculty that makes for the best interests of all. It is an organization conducted by the students with the approval of the faculty and composed of representatives of the entire student body. The membership of the student council com- prises: nine, elected directly by the classes; and nine, who become members indirectly through particular groups or by virtue of holding some office or place of distinction on the campus. Of the first nine, one is elected by the Sopho- more Class, three by the Junior Class, and two by the Senior Class. Each Junior member elected is to serve on the council for two years, his Junior and Senior year. This brings the total of the class representatives to nine, serving at the same time. The respective presidents of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Classes become members automatically upon their election to those offices. Also, the respective editors of the Villanovan, The Belle Air, and the Villanova Engineer become members by virtue of the distinctions. The remaining three mem- bers arc men chosen by the Phi Kappa Pi. the Lambda Kappa Delta, and the Epsilon Phi Theta, to give their societies representation on the student council. This year the student council conducted two rallies: one before the first Detroit game and the second before the Temple game which was concluded with a huge bonfire, a tradition on the eve of a Temple game. It also supervises Spiritual Bouquets and offerings when a death occurs either in the student body or the family of a student, this is also done within the faculty. Perhaps the most important duty of the student council is to conduct all class elections. Another important move taken by the council was the drawing up of a new Constitution, something which had been lacking until this year in a written form. James Justin Downs Chairman .■Sfc Tlio M udoni ( onnoil One Hundred Ninety-four William McLaughlin Chairman 'W'HE Orientation Committee, formerly known as the Vigilance Committee, is one of the oldest traditions in Villanova's history. The out' standing feature of this committee is to initiate and acquaint the incoming Freshmen with the ways and customs of their newly acquired Alma Mater. The organising and marshaling into line the new arrivals is one of the most important functions that any organization has to discharge, and upon its successful completion hangs a great deal of the success of college life. This duty was taken care of in a real and sincere fashion by William McLaughlins leadership along with that of his fellow committeemen. This year the attire for the first year men changed in the style of headwear. The usual small blue dinks were replaced by a new hat. fashioned after those used at Heidelburg. The small black ties and the familiar identification buttons remained the same. In former years the methods of initiation were rather stern and severe. The “Fresh” were made to respect their upperclassmen and partake in trunk-carrying, coal shoveling, gridiron marking, stadium cleaning, and any of these mentioned duties that were neglected by the Yearlings” received, in a forceful manner of persuasion, punishment such as: haircutting, molasses and feathers, and paddling. However, the social trend in all institutions today has changed to a more constructive and sagacious method of guid- ing the Freshmen through the early stages of their college life. The Administration of the college found it a real necessity to comply with this modern thought and curb the duties and powers of the Orientation Committee over those given to Vigilance men in the past. The modified and saner methods by which the members of this committee had to function did not prevent them from doing all on their part in guiding the new students through the early stages of their college life. Manv friend- ships were created and ideal traits of college men were fostered under the guidance of the upper- classmen. The traditional field-day, on which the “Frosh” are entitled to get even with the Sophs failed to take place, for the first time since its origin. The object of this day was to hold contests be- tween the two classes to decide whether the Frosh should cease to wear their regs” if vic- torious, or continue to wear them if vanquished by the Sophomore class. Some of the events that were to be conducted were: tug-of-war, catching a greased pig, and foot races. In conclusion, the Orientation Committee is to be congratulated on the manner in which they discharged their duties. The Frosh cheering section was filled at all the games, and the annual rally and bon-fire on the eve of the Temple game was a huge success. The spirit created between the Freshmen and the Upperclassmen displayed throughout the year proved that many loyal and sincere amities were created in a typical college fashion. Staled Simons. Tolano. Lyons. McLaughlin. Chairman; Bkittenmiller. Durkin. Gornowski Standing—Kennedy. Menapace, Davis. Bacot. Oilvari. Mathais. Marquette. GUCKKNBERCER. WtBER. MaRTZ One Hundred T intiv-firt Holy Name Society Ont of the foremost reasons why we attended Villanova College was to obtain a well- rounded secular education. However, there was another reason, which is of even more impor- tance than the first, and that was to secure a sound training along spiritual lines. Our hearts and intellects penetrated the superficial, recalling the words of Jesus Christ: “What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his immortal soul? Villanova s cognis- ance of this fact affords to her children every possible opportunity for their spiritual well- being. Under the careful supervision of the Chaplain, the following program is executed: Upon enter- ing college, the student makes a religious regis- tration wherein is stated his religious affiliations and an inquiry is made to his actual spiritual condition. With this information, it is an easy matter for the Chaplain to assist the student spiritually wherever such a condition is evi- denced. At this time, the student is also given a booklet, entitled “The Best Thing Villanova Can Offer You. This booklet sets forth clearly and concisely the value of a Catholic education, and it further points out the high ideals of Villanova College. The most important factor in the program is the Religious Course proper, which is divided into four parts, evenly distributed over the four years. The purpose of this course is to point out the necessity and importance of our religion. For those who are deficient in religious in- struction, a special course is given. This class is intended to supply the student with the basic religious training given in Parochial and Sunday Schools. Course One, given to the student in his Fresh- man year, consists in a study of the Catholic moral ideal as interpreted in the light of the two Creat Commandments of Love. The duty of loving God and one’s neighbor is applied to the practical facts of everyday life. Religion is William Vauchk President Holy ame Society Tlio Itrligious Program One Hundred J inetysix Joseph Arthur President Sanctuary Society stressed as an impetus and guiding force in good citizenship. Course Two concerns itself with a refutation of the fallacy, ”It doesn't matter so much what a man believes; it is what he docs that counts.” The more important dogmas of the Catholic Faith are briefly studied as an impetus to achieve the Catholic Ideal. Course Three deals with the socio-religious problems of the Catholic layman, and stresses the benefits that may be derived therefrom. Course Four is entitled Life Problems.” Mar- riage, Divorce, Birth Control, and Catholic Edu- cation arc discussed in the light of Catholic teach- ing. The aim of this course is to give the Senior some idea of the problems which will confront the average layman in life. This course is given an actual sociological rating by other colleges irrespective of its religious connection. These religious courses form the basis of the religious program. They reveal more clearly to the student the doctrines and dogmas of the Catholic Church, increase his knowledge of his religion, and make him a more practical Catholic. However, they do not solely constitute the com- plete program. Certain prescribed religious duties must be performed by the resident students, and many optional services are at their disposal. Every schoolday evening short devotions arc held in college chapel. These are not intended to replace private prayer, but arc held as a public manifestation of love and reverence for God. On Monday and Thursday the Rosary is recited, while on Thursday short family prayers are said. Benediction of the Must Blessed Sacrament is given on Tuesday and Friday. In addition to the evening chapel services, the student is obliged to assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Thursday mornings unless a Holy Day or a First Friday intervenes. The students are given every opportunity to go to Confession at any time, and they are encouraged to receive Holy Communion in a body on the First Friday of every month. Sanctuary Society Seated -Downs. McGrory. Cleary. Rev. John J. Vrana. O.S.A.. Moderator. Arthur. President. Kelly. Corkill. Rhoads Second Row Davis. Simons. Maloney. Kolb. Smith, Deery. Goggi. Scanlan. Shovlin. Quigley Top Row—Kunz. Betz. Vaughn. Carroll. Malcolm. Tirrell One Hundred netyteven Seated Simons. Maloney. Arthur. McGrory Standing Kelly. Williams. Scanlan. Fister. Toland WO retreats are held during the scholastic year. The first of these is a one-day retreat given during the second week of October. The second, which is the annual formal retreat, takes place immediately after the mid-year examinations. The day students and the resident students at- tend the services at different times, two retreats being given simultaneously. At both retreats members of the Augustinian Mission Band act as retreat masters, and as these fathers are espe- cially trained in this work, they make the con- ferences interesting and instructive. In short, the services enumerated arc those prescribed by the college; besides these there arc many others which are left to the students voli- tion. At all services, students who are members of the Sanctuary Society act as acolytes. The Catholic Press Apostolatc is made up of students from the various schools, whose duty it is to distribute various Catholic publications among the student body, and to maintain the pamphlet racks located at different places in the college. Many students are members of the Holy Name Society, the purpose and aim of which are to instill love in the hearts of men for the name and principles of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. This religious program does more than make better Catholics of the Villanova students. It goes to make better men of the future by per- sistently striving to keep foremost in the minds of the students, the teachings and principles of Christ, who came down from His Heavenly Home to suffer and die on the Cross in order that the privilege of spending Eternity with Him in Heaven might be ours. Rev. Charles P. Brown O.S.A. Moderator Catholic Press Apostolatc Paul Donahue President A. S. M. K. OFFICERS Paul Donahue ..................President Joseph Delaney ...........Vice-President Marshall Ward....Secretary and Treasurer J. Stanley Morehouse...........Moderator past year has been one of the most active since the inception of the student branch of the society in 1925. Under the leadership of Professor Morehouse and Paul Donahue, the Villanova Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers took many rapid strides forward. Many interesting and novel inspection trips were taken to manufacturing plants. The first trip of the year was taken to the Ford Motor Company's assembling plant in Chester. Here the group was shown the process of automobile manufacturing from the time the first piece of metal was put on the line until the finished prod' uct was driven off at the end. We were also afforded the special privilege of seeing their new power plant in operation. A trip to Bethlehem followed, where we in- spected the plant of the Bethlehem Steel Cor poration. In the Richmond Plant of the Phi la' dclphia Electric Company, the new 165,000 k.w. turbine and generator were inspected and their operation explained. Among the other interesting trips were those to the Wcstinghousc Electric and Manufacturing Company, the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and the Curtiss-Wright plant in Paterson, N. J. During February the Philadelphia Section of the National Society held its “Student Night. At this time all the student branches from neigh- boring schools attended. This meeting had one aim and purpose, to bring together practicing engineers and student. During April, Villanova representatives at- tended the convention of the student branches of this district, which was held at Lafayette Col- lege. Here our education was furthered by meeting men who have been practicing engineer- ing for a number of years, and conversing with them on technical subjects. Many interesting papers were given by various students. In closing it is fitting that the society extend its heartfelt thanks to Joseph Malcolm for his earnest efforts in obtaining inspection trips and motion pictures for us. Seated Humphries. Cotter. Donahue. Prop. Morehouse. Faculty Advi er. Delaney. Ward. Nicholson Standing Di Jut.iis. Mattis. Quinn. VanLakys. Malcolm. Mathias. Christoff. Ciechon. Melian. Ritti. Cirrito. MacGre(x r Seated Shevland. Menocal. O'Brien. Carleton. Munroe. President; McHugh. Allan. Fitzpatrick, Hallaman Standing Brakeney. Hooven. D'Annunzio. Kain. Schlotterback. Scanlan. Carroll. Wins. Skelly. Dunnican. Fanning. Cronin, Sheik, Kichinko HE American Society of Civil Engineers is an organization of practicing engineers whose purpose is to foster mutual help among men of this profession. The Society holds forth to En- gineering Colleges the opportunity of forming student chapters of the parent society. Great benefits accrue to the students who participate in its activities—contact with practicing engineers, association with other student engineers, and a practical concept of engineering given by means of lectures and tours of industrial plants. This years activity was almost surprising in its plcntitude. The officers had drawn up an extensive plan of lectures and trips which was put into operation early in the school year. Reg- ular meetings were well attended because of their interesting and attractive programs. Credit is due to the Senior members, most of them having voluntarily offered to deliver lectures. The Sen- iors should not refuse to accept this humble praise of their fine work. Their interest in the organization is noteworthy. To its edification and enjoyment the group visited many plants. A visit to Schmidt's Brew- ery in Philadelphia afforded an opportunity for the students to appreciate the details of fermen- tation. The trip to the Bethlehem Steel Com- pany was most timely, as it fitted neatly into the Seniors' course in bridge design. At the Bald- win-Southwark Plant in Eddystone, besides the work on railway locomotives and Diesel engines, the group saw in construction some of the tur- bines to be used at the great dams now being built. Perhaps best of all was the inspection of the Keystone Portland Cement Company at Bath, Pennsylvania; practical knowledge on the subject of Portland cement is an invaluable aid to the students of concrete design. The second annual student chapter conven- tion, held in April at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, with its many papers and discussions on engineering problems, in which Villanova engineers t x k active part, was a grand climax to an active year. William Munroe OFFICERS W. O. Munrol. Jr.....................President Er� VARi J. McHugh..............Vice-President Mario Mlnocal .......................Secretary Arthur Carlton ......................Treasurer Two Hundred A. S. C. K. President James McBrearty President A. I. E. E. OFFICERS J. McBrearty ...............Prejident R. Strong .............Vice-Prcjident E. Casey ...................Secretary C. Constantine ............Trtijiirtr MAN’S graduation is not completed with the reception of his degree at graduation. Many men in the business world believe that it really begins at that time. Graduation is the beginning of an engineering career, the college course being the foundation for the superstrue- ture which is to follow. In general, an engineering education has effectively developed a man’s power of observa- tion, his analytical ability, and his desire and capacity to learn, but has too frequently failed to develop in the engineer an ability to express him- self effectively. The highest measure of engi- neering success often is won by the man who possesses, in addition to his technical knowledge, the ability to deal with people and to ’’sell’’ him- self and his ideas. Leadership must first express itself in speech. One must know how to ask for things, how to explain things, and how to speak persuasively enough to win the support of others. The American Institute of Electrical Engi- neers, through its many sections and student branches, presents excellent means to all young electrical engineers to take an active part in the discussion of current engineering problems. This feature aids the engineer materially in developing the essential qualities of clear thought and effect- ive speech. This is but one of the many benefits derived from the Institute. The student branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers at Villanova was con- ceived in the year 1933 when a delegation headed by Prof. Bueche was admitted to the stxricty in the Engineers' Club in Philadelphia. With the advent of this memorable day the student interest in the Institute has steadily increased until today it can be said to be one of the most active societies on the campus. Scaled Rodgers. Strong. Casey. Prof. Bleche. Faculty Adviser. McBrearty. Constantine. Williams Standing - Doherty. Bi rns. Firey, Gallagher. Barrett. Foote. Dethloit. Grab. Fister. Winterer. Mier. Schaedler Two Hundred One ' - ■ - Seated—Chapple. Hallahan. President; Differ Standing—McDevitt. Carroll. Ashe. Simons W ITH the appointment of a new faculty adviser in the personage of Anthony J. Frayne, the Debating Society embarked upon an extensive program of intercollegiate encounters, which embraced nearly all the major schix ls in this part of the country. At the outset of the season, exhibition debates were numerous and Villanova teams performed before many societies in this vicinity. The initial contest of the season was an engagement with the University of Pennsylvania Evening School on a home and home basis. This was followed in rapid succession by encounters with the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, Temple, St. Josephs, Geneva, Dayton, Canisius, City College of New York. Fordham, and St. Johns of Brooklyn. A new feature, and incidcntly one which proved to be highly successful, was the featuring of Villanova teams over radio station WIP. Several schools in this locality were debated over the air in unusually interesting verbal battles. Topics chosen for discussion during the past year included the popular questions relative to Congress, the Supreme Court and the Townsend Plan. This year the Varsity team included Edward McDevitt, William Corkill, John Chap- pie, Anthony Differ, Victor Ashe and Joseph Carroll. These men conducted themselves in a very capable manner, and since they are all undergraduates, next year's season promises to lx equally succesful for Villanova oratorical aspirants. The success of the organization is due. in a large measure, to Professor Frayne, whose splendid assistance and co-operation has been the incentive and guiding light which has spurred the teams on to success. If this past season may be con- sidered as a criterion, the Debating Society will soon be known far and wide in the field of inter- collegiate debate. John V. Hallahan. Jr. President Joseph Housemans. ’35 Coach NEW society, yet fining power and popu- larity every year, the Freshman Debating Society under the coaching of Joseph Houseman enjoyed a very successful season. Mr. House- man is a graduate of the Class of 1953 and it is due to his untring efforts that Freshman debating has gained recognition. The group is composed of all those Freshmen who are interested in debating. Every candidate who puts in attendance at all meetings is guar- anteed an opportunity to speak both at home and away. This is why the members chose the name of Society rather than Team. The mem- bership, at first large, has decreased. But those members remaining are now firmly attached to the society. There is only one officers, the Business Man- ager. It is his duty to arrange debates, answer correspondence, and in a general way to take charge of all the business of the society. Thomas Delate, a student in the Arts School holds this office. To date the society has had one debate with Temple. In accordance with the regulations concerning forensic activities at Temple no decision was rendered, but the affirmative team composed of John Dimon, James Quigley, and Thomas Delate made a good showing. The other debates listed for this year were St. John’s University of Brooklyn, Swarthmore College, University of Pennsylvania, Fordham University, Georgian Court College, and the Alumni. It has been the practice of the society to divide the members into two teams and to have them argue against each other in preparation for conflicts. The regular meeting is held in Mendel Hall every Wednesday evening at seven o'clock. Anyone and everyone interested in debating is permitted to attend and all suggestions and criti- cisms arc accepted in the spirit in which they are given. The Freshman Debating Society is out to gain for itself a place in the sun at Villanova. S«uc f Kasell. Waters. Ferguson. Deeate. Dimon, Quigley Standing—Butler. Colabro. Mackin ' O CHAITER of athletic history can be com' plete without paying tribute to our band. This renowned musical organization was an out' standing feature at all the f x tball and many of the basketball games. The fifty members who composed it returned early from their summer vacation to produce one of the smartest collegi- ate bands in the country. What was more picturesque on an autumn afternoon than a group of these fifty talented young men dressed in their blue and white mili- tary uniforms playing, while marching down the gridiron, under the direction of their Drum Major Pio Goggi? Their performances between the halves, when most of the spectators were relaxing, were unique and extraordinary. The fitting letter formations designed by the band as an expression of friendship for our opponents was one of the pronounced features at each game. Upon command, single and double lines marched into letter formations, pinwhccls, and other semi-military figures. The introduction of the practice of placing the hats of the members of the band on the ground to form one letter, while the entire corps itself formed another, won national praise and emulation. To achieve this with effectiveness required many hours of practice and time had to be given at some per- sonal sacrifice by the members. The achievements of this musical organization have written an outstanding and brilliant page in the annals of the musical life of our college. To Rev. Bernard M. Albers, O.S.A., we express our sincere gratitude for his influence and encour- agement for the continuance of this unit. The energetic directorship of Messrs. Paul Tiel and Paul Melchoir deserve commendation. Larry Shea, the manager, was also responsible for the success attained. To those who cooperated in this work is due highest praise for their zeal and untiring efforts in placing Villanova's Band among the ranking student musical organizations in the country. Pio Good Drum Major Charles Stotler Director rJ'HlS orchestral organization is composed, in its entirety, of students of Villanova College. Its membership represents the best among the musically talented on the campus. Making their debut at the annual Sophomore Cotillion in October, the Villanovans have now completed their 12th successive year on the campus. The orchestra has achieved success, which, no doubt, is due to the talent of its mem- bers as well as to the capable direction of Charles Stotler. Stotler has spent much time and energy in order to assure their school wide approval. Last year's graduation closed the career of all former members of the orchestra. This year, therefore, an entirely new ten-piece orchestra made its appearance. Despite this handicap, the orchestra is to he congratulated in being able to reach a high standard of musical presentation in a very short time. Especially are they to be commended for their special arrangements of both fast rhythmic tunes and “slow” soft melodies. Some of the members contributed their own interpretations of popular songs, and from these arrangers we hope to hear more in the future. The Villanovans, during the course of the scholastic year, furnished music for the following outstanding dances; the Engineers Ball, the Pre- Medical Fraternity Dance, the Sophomore Cotil- lion, the Villanovan Dinner Dance and the Blazer Ball. In addition to these campus activities, they invaded the territory in the vicinity of the College and were received with much popularity. Since a large majority of the orchestra is composed of under classmen, it is not unreason- able to suppose that in the very near future this organization will enjoy a success even greater than that of this year. The Villanovans rJ,HE Glee Club, although a novice among the campus organizations, has risen to great heights in its two years of activity. Much of its success was attained during the past year through the efforts of the Rev. Charles P. Brown, its enthusiastic moderator, and Mr. Paul D. Tiel, capable director. The Glee Club made its first public appearance early in February before the student body of the College. It was next featured at the St. Patrick Day celebration sponsored by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, in the city of Philadelphia. A week later, February 24th, the Glee Club entertained the members of the Society of St. Thomas of Villanova Church of Rosemont, who assembled in the Auditorium of our School of Commerce and Finance. Once again the efforts of the club were warmly praised, and the mem- Ivrs were felicitated for their splendid choral interpretation in presenting Sibelius' “Finlandia, Geoffrey O'Hara's “Negro Spiritual,” “Talk about Jerusalem,” “The Shadow March,” “The Winter Song,” and the “Alma Mater.” The height of triumph, however, was yet to be attained. At the third Annual Reunion and Dance of the Augustinian Guild, held on April 21st, in the College Gymnasium, the Glee Club, in rendering a full program of selections among which were the favorites Silvia, “The World is Waiting For The Sunrise,” and a special ar- rangement of “The King's Horses, displayed magnificent artistry and a wonderful spirit of co-operative workmanship. Following the Augustinian Guild performances, arrangements were made with the Mt. St. Joseph College Glee Club for the presentation of a program featuring the voices of both institutions in a mixed chorus. Approaching examinations, however, prevented the plan from materializing. The membership of the club approximated fifty students, and their voices blended in song filled the air of the Commerce and Finance Auditorium, where the bi-weekly rehearsals were held. The successful presentation of an extensive repertoire is undoubtedly due to the untiring efforts of Father Brown, O.S.A., to the capable direction of Director Paul Tiel, and to the constant co-operation of each member of the club who gave both time and artistry towards the perfection of each choral selection. To all those affiliated with the Glee Club we offer our sincere congratulations. Mr. Paul D. Till Director i 'lull ■ Two Hundred Six James Allan President rJ' HE Phi Kappa Pi fraternity of the school of Technology, the oldest organization on the campus again held the spotlight not only in seniority hut also in activity. After the new regime t x k office they immediately set out to maintain the prestige held by the fraternity during the past years. The first step taken toward this goal was their primary social function of the year in the form of a smoker and rush party which was given under the able guidance of Bill Vaughn, the Senior Class President. The object of this smoker was to introduce the Frosh to the mem- bers of the fraternity and to explain the benefits accruing from membership in the organization. Shortly after the smoker came the annual Fall dance which was renamed “The Engineers Ball, instead of the Owl Hop. Contrary to pre' cedent the dance was held on the Eve of Thanksgiving instead of the night of the Temple game as was customary. Under the capable leadership of Bill Munroe, aided and abetted by the members of the committee, the dance proved a huge success and the highlight among the social functions of the organization. During the course of the year, raffles, dues, solicitations and extra assessments served to finance the numerous expenditures of the society. Each of these drives proved a monetary success and the exchequer never suffered the ignominy of being without the wherewithal. Getting on toward Spring the annual initia- tion, looked forward to negatively by the neo- phytes, was held much to their consternation and chagrin. The invitation into the Phi Kappa Pi Frater- nity has become one of the outstanding fraternal functions of the school year. The 1936 initiation will be well remembered not only by those taking the initiation, but those of us who enjoyed the spectacle at their expense. 'I'HE Epsilon Phi Theta, the reorganized frater- nity of the campus, once again took an active part in the affairs of the school. The history of this organization may he compared with any of the great fraternal orders that appear in the schools of the country. Epsilon Phi Theta was started many years ago. In fact, it was the first of its type to function at Villanova, and it had for its aim the promotion of good-fellowship among the students of the School of Liberal Arts. With this ideal the fra- ternity flourished, sponsoring many of the ath- letic contests as well as the social events that arc a necessary part of the curriculum. In studying tlvc past acomplishments, we find that at one time it was necessary to organize a sub-chapter of Epsilon Phi Theta so that all the students could exercise the rights that were granted in the constitution. However, this over-activity lasted but for a short period and s x n the interest that had prompted all the action died out and both organizations were disbanded. Two years ago, the Arts school decided to reorganize the club, granting to all students of that school the privilege of joining. Interest was shown and the meetings were well attended, but due to a lack of financial support the many plans that had been once part of the activities could not be materialized. This year after the election of competent lead- ers, it was again seen that interest for the frat- ernity was running high, but there still existed a lack of financial hacking. Arrangements were made for the production of plays: Father Burns' passion play “Vision” scheduled for the season of Lent was given first preference. However, a lack of time prevented this, but it is hoped with the foundation set the fraternity will be able to fulfill all its purposes next year. Edwin M. Reilly President Epsilon IMii Tliola OFFICERS Edwin M. Reilly ..................President Benjamin Maloney ............Vice-President William McLaughlin ...............Trea urer Harold Hart ......................Secretary Two Hundred Eif Jit L. k. II. OFFICERS Joseph Bigley ......................President Manrico TRONCELLin ............Vice-President Gerald Piserchia ...................Treasurer Joseph Bigley President Joseph Toland ........................Secretary W7ILLANOVA COLLEGE can well he proud of the L. K. D. fraternity. Incorporated within its constitution is a statement that one of the ideals of the fraternity is to foster a com' mon fellowship among its members and other students of the School of Science. The ideals of the fraternity were taken from those set as standards by three great Catholic doctors, Luke, Cosmos and Damian, from whose initials the fraternity draws its name. It is a distinct tribute to the fraternity that there does exist in the School of Science a comaradie unrivaled by any of the other branches of the College. Since its inception, L. K. D. has been the only fraternity on the campus to have a definitely limited membership. Students who are freshmen and who have attained a scholastic standing which surpasses the average, and who are deemed as having possession of the necessary qualities of a real brother are admitted, upon due process, to the organization. A board of admissions con' ducts a personal interview with each student and passes on the candidate's qualifications. This year the fraternity has been increasingly activated. Spurred by their president, who was elected to fulfill the absence of Gabriel Martyak, and unusually cooperative members, a great deal has been accomplished. Individual assistance was given to those members needing it and as a result the leaderships of most of the classes were gained by members of the fraternity. The mem- bership has increased and a board of counsellors, to assist the president with the activities and to offer advice, was initiated. The annual hop,” constituted the highlight of fraternal social functions of the campus, with music furnished by the Villanovans. The activi- ties of the organization are not limited to one affair, for its annual dinner dance held in Phila- delphia is an event long remembered by those members in attendance. The various raffles of the organization are held in interest by everyone on the campus. The unusual financial success of the fraternity has enabled it to contribute to the establishing of a scholarship fund which shall continue to be sup- ported by the fraternity. It is with great pride that the members of the organization hx k for- ward to the fact that they shall have contributed to so worthy a cause. The fraternity is greatly indebted to their moderator, Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A.. whose personal interest and guidance have been the criterion of the society. Tiro Hundred Nine ? y%-y-y2y X v ,-.y Ak'THLET1C prowess among ihe students of Villanova College has given rise to an organ- ization known as the Varsity Club, which, as its name implies, is composed of men who have earned their Varsity Letter in some form of intercollegiate competition. Membership in this organisation is truly a distinction, for only those men who have battled Spring, Fall and Winter to put Villanova in the Athletic “Who’s Who among American colleges, are accepted into the the ranks of the Varsity Club. In former years the Varsity Club participated in a varied program of social and athletic activities. However, during the past year it has confined itself to the promotion of a genuine feeling of fellowship not only among the club members but among the entire student body. This club numbers among its members such notables as Captain Eddy Michaels, All-American football guard; Ben Gcraughty, who as present is a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers; Art Mahan, captain of the baseball team; Mike O’Meara, basketball captain; and Tony Sala, captain elect of football and twice holder of the intercollegiate light-heavyweight title. For the last decade this club has been very fortunate in having as faculty adviser Harry A. Stuhldreher, head coach of football. Serving in this capacity, Harry has proved himself a friend of every member of the club. Upon his departure from Villanova, the Varsity Club loses a staunch friend and capable adviser. At this time we wish to congratulate the mem- bers of all Villanova teams upon the fine showing made during the past year, and to wish the senior members of the club good luck in their future athletic endeavors. Harry A. Stlldreher Faculty Adviier Rev. Edward B. McKee. O.S.A.. A M. Moderator HIS club was organized in 1933 for the purpose of promoting a better spirit of in- tcrest and co-operation among the day-students in the activities of school life. Each day-student in the college is a member of the organization. The club is performing a much-needed service, for prior to its formation these students, as a group, were very inactive in sch x l affairs. The results of the club can be especially seen by the manner in which the day students this year have risen to the top in intramural athletics. Pre- viously, the day students were always poorly represented in these sports, due to the fact that they had little interest in the school other than their scholastic work. It required a club like this to arouse their enthusiasm for group competi- tion against the other divisions of the school. The club functions at present through an athletic committee, consisting of a representative from each of the four schools, under the leader- ship of the Reverend Edward B. McKee, acting as moderator and principal organizer. The committee for the past year included: Joseph Alessandroni, Business; Aloysius Fitzpatrick, En- gineering; John McManus, Arts; and John Lyons, Business. Their duty was to stimulate interest in intramural athletics among their classmates and to solicit participants for each particular contest. The future holds promise for the present un- developed and loosely organized club. Next year it is expected to greatly increase its activity and force in school affairs. A proposal has been made to elect officers, who will provide the necessary leadership and conduct all the activities. This should lead to better organization than there has been in the past. Opficers—Day Students Club Seated -Lyons. Rev. Edward. B. McKee. O.S.A., Fitzpatrick Standing Alessandroni. McManus Bottom Row -Juergek. Colabro. Kelly. Gonzalez Top Row O'Mahoney. Quigley. Delate. O'Brien ■ UMBERED among the many organizations that flourish on the ViUanova campus is the International Relations Society. This organiza- tion was founded four years ago for the pur' pose of uniting those students interested in the study of the political affairs of the world. The chief concern of the organization at the start of the scholastic year was the membership enrollment. Delving into the records it was found that most of the members joined in their senior year. Therefore, with the last graduation, but two members were left to carry on the work of the current year. A drastic change of policy was immediately decided. The Freshman and Sophomore classes were assembled and informed of the existence of the society. To the surprise of all concerned, willing and eager adherents were found. Such a large number of students applied for membership that it was deemed wise, for attaining the best results, to restrict the mem- bership. This was the first time in the history of the organization that such an amendment was supplied to the constitution. With an attentive and receptive group, the first meeting was called by the moderator, the Rev. John J. Fitzmauricc, O.S.A., assisted by the Rev. William J. Lunney, O.S.A. The pur- pose, aims and plans of the society were brought to the attention of the members. A definite program for discussion of current events of in- terest was proposed and adopted. All affairs of world-wide importance were to lie studied from unshaded backgrounds with the intention of exposing the possible motives for such actions. The responsive reaction of the members to their assignments pleased Father Fitzmauricc to such an extent that lie confided to friends that with such material in the club, the school would soon be proud of the International Relations Society. The activities of the organization, however, are not limited to internal discussion. The In- ternational Relations Society holds a member- ship in the Carnegie Endowment for Interna- tional Peace, and the Catholic Association for International Peace, and hopes to partake and assist at any of the conferences which these groups sponsor. Edwin Reilly President liKornnlioii.-il Itolnl ions Society % Tu’o Hundred Twelve Rev. F. L. Lozano. O.S.A. Moderator Spanish riuli OFFICERS Bernard De La Rosa.......President George Fox ...........Vice-President Charles Bruno .........Secretary Phiup Kramer ..............Treasurer Rev. F. L. Lozano. O.S.A....Moderator ■'OMI'OSED of students of Spanish, as well as students of native Spanish speaking countries, this club has taken rapid strides since its first formal meeting of the year. Because of a change in moderators, the initial meeting was not held until after Christmas. At this conclave, Fr. Lozano, an eager and competent adviser, welcomed all members and explained the aims of the organization to the new-comers. In his address, Fr. Lozano pointed out that Spanish is a very important foreign language to the rcsi- dents of the United States, because more than a hundred million persons on the Western Hemis- phere speak Spanish, and also because of the fact that not more than a hundred years ago Spanish was the predominant language in the southwest- ern part of the United States. The main purpose of the club is to create a medium wherein its members can acquire greater facility in the speaking of Spanish, and a more intimate knowledge and appreciation of Spanish literature. This organization boasts of a splendid and rich Spanish library, surpassed only by that of Har- vard University, by which all club-members arc greatly benefited. In Classics, Kith old and modern “Classicos Castellanos, Villanova Col- lege possesses one of the better collections, due to the generous donations of the Rev. F. D. Rubio, O.S.A.. who has associations with the Spanish Department of Catholic University. Temporal enjoyment and lasting benefits arc derived from subscription to magazines of many Spanish speaking countries. Among these week- lies are included: El Blanco y Negro, and A. B. C. from Spain; Cartcles, and Bohemia from Cuba; Alma Latina, and P. R. Illustrado from Puerto Rico. Third Rot.- Mier. Rodriguez. Conroy. Bowker. Noonan. Cochrane Second Row Melian. Kotys Jolly. Burki Curres Calandriello. Pyrz First Row—Alvarez. Kramer, Fox. Bruno. Cork hill. Mackin Seated Bets. Cleary. Dempsey. President: Milnamow. Viruski. Noll Standing Thomas. Kutz. Weber. Hudson. Gallagher HE Wilkes-Barre Club, which came into existence fourteen years ago as a result of the efforts of a group of energetic men from the coal regions, has been one of the most progres- sive clubs on the campus. The members of this club arc drawn from students who are residents of the Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Since its foundation the club has ever received considerable recognition both on the campus and throughout the upstate regions of Pennsylvania because of its numerous and varied achievements. The social activities of the club have been quite successful and have aided considerably the advancement of frater- nalism among the sons of Villanova. It is well known for its successful Christmas and Easter functions. The Christmas Dance has been held for the past decade in the beautiful Crystal Ball Room of the Hotel Mallow-Sterling in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. It is an open dance and is always well attended; this year it was even more successful than ever. The Easter social, a dinner dance, is a closed affair exclusively for the club members and their guests. At this affair the out-going senior members arc presented with a key which bears the club's insignia. For the past five years, the club has had the honor and the good fortune of having Father Bernard McConville as its moderator, under whose careful guidance as well as the sincere efforts of competent officers it has continued its success of the past. This year, under the leadership of John J. Dempsey, the club has well lived up to its high traditions. OFFICERS John J. Dempsey ...............President John F. Noll .............Vice-President Edmund Viri.sky ............ Secretary Charles C. Betz ...............Treasurer Rev. Bernard McConville. O.S.A.. Moderator Tu’o Hundred Fourteen Vilkos-ltamk Hull John Dempsey President ori Ii .l(‘rs( v Clui� OFFICERS Edward V. Carlin..........President Arthur M. Carleton ......Vicc-Pr fid m John D. Cronin ............Secretary Edward M. Reilly ..........Treasurer Edward Carlin President Rev. C. P. Brown. O.S.A.........Moderator rJP HIS organization of gtxxl fellowship com' posed of students coming from the northern section of New Jersey, has grown rapidly during the past five years; so much so, that it now boasts of having a larger active membership than any other sectional club on the campus. It is the custom of the North Jersey Club to conduct two outstanding dances each year in the vicinity after which the club is named. The first of these social functions is held during the Christmas holidays and the second occurs dur- ing the Easter recess. The dances are always well attended, not only by club members and friends, but also by a large number of North Jersey graduates of Villanova. The dance that deserves the greatest vote this year was the Christmas Dance held the day after Christmas in the superb and fine atmosphere of the Win- field Scott Hotel in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The large crowd attending this event danced to the mellow music of Jack Richland and his Orchestra. The success of the organization this year can be attributed largely to the untiring efforts of Father Charles P. Brown, O.S.A.. Faculty Mod- erator, and to the club's energetic president, Edward V. Carlin. There is, however, another factor of importance which lends a hand to the success and prestige enjoyed by this group from the northern part of the Garden State, and this is the noticeable spirit of cooperation and friendship so prevalent among the members themselves. We bid adieu to the club, and in so doing offer our congratulations to a fine body and with them th: enjoyment of equally gooJ fortune in the future. Seated McGrory. Mecaro. Scalera. Zasni. Alfa no. Cronin. Calandriello Second Row O’Mahoney. Dibino. Tanzoea. Bechf.r Smith. Bowker Third Row- Sheik. Bruno. Dobrowolski S SEEN ai the United States Naval Academy . . . Hard at work in the laboratory . . . Watch out below . . . Come, come. Shell give us a song . . . John McGrath, our industrious track man- ager . . . Awaiting the return of the Football Team . . . Take me to Bryn Mawr this time, boys . . . It’s a hit ... Ed. Kelly dropping a line to tine of his girl friends ... A new baseball field in the making . . G x d morning, class . . . One of the reasons why the boys find it difficult to get up in the morning ... I believe I have something here . . . Inhabitants of Alumni Hall. w E CANT say it's too nice to go to class . . . The slide rule brigade . . . What be- comes of the sheets during f x tball season? . . . An ironic scene of the hot house . . . Scanlan rushing to class . . . Spring practice . . . Stuhb dreher takes a free one . . . Ho-hum lack a day . . . All the earmarks of a good session . . . The band steps out . . . “For it’s always fair weather when good fellows get together.” Jk CONFERENCE with a counselor . . . Plant- ing the Class Ivy . . . MeBrearty wins the Engineer’s trophy . . . The morning after the dance . . . Arthur and Foran about to check up on the mail situation . . . Captain Rodgers of the 150 lb. team . . . Planting the stately pin oak ... A group of Austin Hall admirers . . . Coyle passes the buck to Rodgers . . . Hop to it, Dobby . . . Watch the birdie ... A typical Saturday afternoon . . . The 150-pounders take to the Greyhound . . . Handsome Eddy Micheals . . . Austinites going in for a bit of “Tobogganing. J INDLY remove all horseshoes . . . The action portrayed in this snap reveals the fact that it must he dinner time ... A few second-story men . . . More preparation for the coming sea- son . . . The spring time reveals a few of the outdoor boys . . . Go to it, Frankie . . . Pio Goggi all done up and a sight to behold . . . There is nothing like it for that tired feeling . Tumble Temple's Tottering Towers . . . Preparing for the annual Temple rally . . . I'll finish him off this round ... A couple of orien- tators ... Ye Editor. I� I IK i: C T O IK Y Alfano, Frank M..................................88 Nesbitt Street, Newark, N. J. Allan. James T...............................1445—69th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Arthur, Joseph H.............................175 Dclavan Avenue, Newark, N. J. Badamo, Joseph A..........................403 East Diamond Street, Hazleton. Pa. Bellarmino, Frank ...........................1702 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BlCLEY, Joseph .....................2105 East Huntingdon Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Braheney, Joseph R........................153 Winthrop Street. Taunton, Mass. Brindisi, Paul F ........................2508 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Brennan, Howard J.................................................Aurora, N. Y. Brindisi, Gaetano ...........................1028 Tree Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Buzenski, Henry .............................8 Hill Street, New London, Conn. Canuso, Julian T..........................763 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Carlin, Edward W.................................44 Dailey Street, Nutlcy, N. J. Carr, John E.................................1401 West 3rd Street, Chester, Pa. Carroll, James G..........................469 South Main Street, Geneva, N. Y. Carroll, John J..............................11th and Cedar Avenue, Darby, Pa. Carson, Philip H............................. 1442 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill. Pa. Casey, John F .........................Bryn Mawr R. R. Station, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Casey, John V................................18 Cedar Street, Lawrence, Mass. Catrambone. Anthony Ronald..........1513 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, Camden, N. J. Christman, William .................955 Duncan Avenue, Yeadon, Del. Co., Pa. Collins, Thomas F...................37 Stonington Street, North Andover, Mass. Conroy, James P..................................67 Pearl Street, Newton, Mass. Crago, David W ..............................4341 Paul Street, Philadelphia, Pa. CuYAR, Luis F ......................Roosevelt Street, No. 4, San Juan, Puerto Rico DAnnunzio. Camillo V...................350 North Gn� ss Street, Philadelphia, Pa. De Matthaeis, Serahno..................3000 North 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dempsey. John J..............................120 Church Street, Plymouth, Pa. Dethloff, Ransom ............................104 Elm Avenue, Swarthmorc, Pa. Dif.rwf.chter, Reuben ........4517 Higbee Street, Wissinoming, Philadelphia, Pa. Di Joseph, John Charles..............................Box 58, Toughkenamon, Pa. Doherty, Joseph F...................321 Sloan Avenue. West Collingswood, N. J. Donahue, Paul D...........................4606 Pulaski Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Two Hundred Twenty --------------rrrix j nWMOHIWDVWMNHBMR)! ' i� i it i: c t o it v Downs, James Ji stin .. Eck. John ............ Erbfck, John Francis . Falcetta, Salvatore M. Faso. Peter J......... Fin an. Thomas J...... Fitzgerald. Robert____ Foley. Walter A....... For an. Joseph A...... Gallagher, Francis W. Geraghty, Benjamin R. Giambalvo. Anthony . Gildea, Joseph J...... Giordano, Carmen J. .. Glynn. John F......... Grewer, Frank ........ Hallahan. John W. ... Hennessy. John W. Jr. Henry, John J.......... Higgins, John W....... Hooven, Joseph A...... Husik. Franklin ....... Immordino. Robert L. .. Kain, Ch.arles F...... Kefper, William....... Kerr. Peter P......... Korghinski, Walter----- Korn field, H arry ... Kotys, Nick............ Lahey, Edw.ard Thos. .. LoCasale. Vincent ----- Maguire. John Clark . Maguire. Lawrence G. . ................305 East Maple Avenue, Newark, N. Y. .............2012 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. ....................162 Warwick Street, Newark, N. J. ................228 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. ................12 West Main Street, Portland, N. Y. ....................17 East Oak Street, Norristown, Pa. ....................Atlantic City Blv'd, Bayville, N. J. ...........365 West 20th Street, New York City, N. Y. ....................161 Milton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. ...............3803 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. ....................157 Grand Street, Jersey City, N. J. ................290 Schaeffer Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. ....................11 Garfield Street, Lawrence, Mass. ...............1720 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ....................80 Concord Street, Lawrence, Mass. ................5318 Mervinc Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ...................7126 Lincoln Drive., Philadelphia, Pa. ....................7701 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. ...........134 Campbell Avenue, South Ardmore, Pa. ....................Ill Harmon Street, Hamden, Conn. ....................3906 M” Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ...............4121 Cambridge Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ................1247 Princeton Avenue, Trenton, N. J. ................862 North 27th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ....................14 4th Street, McSherrystown, Pa. ............Stonehurst Court ApYs, Upper Darby, Pa. ................185 Deerfield Street, Greenfield, Mass. .............4740 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ...........224 E. Schoonmaker Avenue, Monessen, Pa. ....................82 Ridge Street, Waterbury, Conn. ...............1001 South 21st Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ................5044 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. . ... 495 Walnut Avenue, Jamaica Plain, Boston, Mass. Two Hundred Twenty-one ■ I� I IC K r T O It Y Mahan. Arthur Leo ...........................9 Dimick Street, Somerville, Mass. Malcolm, Joseph F.........................151 Oak Street, Indian Orchard, Mass. Marcotte, Louis J..........................Haddonfield R. F. D., Wood crest, N. J. Martinez-Alvarez, Rafael.....................Loiza Road Stop 44, Santurce, Puerto Rico Mauro, Dom J........................515 North Third Street, Mechanicvillc, N. Y. Mayer, Carl A................................706 North 10th Street, Reading, Pa. Michaels, Edward J.........................2 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, Del. Mier, Marino L....................................P. O. Box 471, San Juan, Puerto Rico MiKOWSKl, ISYDOR...............................967 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Miller, Chas. W..............................79 South Third Street, Ashland, Pa. Milnamow, Paul .........................128 South Grant Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. M X)NEY, Leo IGNATIUS.....................761 North 25th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Moriarty, Francis A.....................72 Hayden Rove Street, Hopkinton, Mass. Munroe, William O...........................................Idlcwild Lane, Media, Pa. Murphey, Daniel Henry. Jr................1004 South 53rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Murray, Joseph P.......................4813 Springfield Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. McBREARTY, James J...............................805 Centre Street, Ashland, Pa. McCarthy, Leo J..............................11 Midland Street, Belmont, Mass. McConnell. Charles J.....................5401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. McConville Joseph P.........Maryland Woods, Oakmont, Pa. (Upper Darby P. O.) McFadden, Ch.arles W.............................224 Ogle Street, Edensburg, Pa. McGovern, Joseph B...................34 Manganctta Street, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. McGrath, John F...........................32 Roseland Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. McGrory, Robert G.........................535 Rutherford Avenue. Trenton, N. J. McLaughlin, George J.............................405 Clay Avenue, Scranton, Pa. McNerney, James J.......................894 South Main Street, Plantsville, Conn. Noble, Arthur Leo..............32 Scovilles Walk, Coney Island, Brooklyn, N. Y. O'Meara, Michael A.......................4316 Cottman Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Podall, Harry C..............................622 Swede Street, Norristown, Pa. Reillby, Lawrence H.......................205 Ward Street, New Brunswick, N. J. Reilly, Edwin M..............................1026 Hudson Street, Hoboken, N. J. Robinson. John J.............................283 Clermont Avenue, Bnx)klyn, N. Y. Rodgers, Francis Bernard ... .Highland Avenue and Lancaster Road, Merion, Pa Turo Hundred Twenty'two i� i it i: c t o it v RONGIONE, Louis A.........................1536 South Hicks Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Ryan, Albert W....................................86 Main Street, Shortsville, N. Y. Ryan, Thomas T............................4225 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y. Scalera, John ...............................366 Clifton Avenue, Newark, N. J. Scanlon, David.............................15 Illinois Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. Schafi-er, Frank J....................414 East 163rd Street, New York City, N. Y. Schell, James W............................125 South Market Street, Frederick, Md. Schelle, George W..............335 Cherry Lane, Merwcxxl Park, Upper Darby, Pa. Schlotterback, John .........................3506 Aldine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Schulz, Gustav ....................................Church Street, Blackwood, N. J. Senke, Joseph A..............................607 South Lake Street, Aurora, III. Shea, Lawrence J...........................757 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, Conn. Shevland. Lawrence Francis................6924 Paschal! Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Spielman, Henry V............................2277 Andrews Avenue, Bronx, N. Y. Starrs. Francis M.........................1445 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sweeney, William J..........................25 Irion Street, Waterbury, Connecticut Tafero, Allen Anthony......................269 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. TOOMEY, John F...................................6 Lenox Street, Lawrence, Mass. Troncelliti. Florindo F....................939 Lancaster Avenue., Bryn Mawr, Pa. Vaughn, Edmund W..........................1331 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Vaughn, William Croft, Jr....................1985 East 28th Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. Vidnovic, Milan .............................932 Monroe Avenue, McKeesport, Pa. Walley, Robert E.............................413 Bridge Street, Spring City, Pa. Weis, Walter Francis.................4644 East Thompson Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Welsh, Albert E..............................2001 Kinsey Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Whelan, Thomas Brendan ......................840 Mott Avenue, New York, N. Y. Wrona, George J................................ 1425 Scott Street, Kulpmont, Pa. Zai.oom, Ernest F..........................19 Prospect Park W., Brooklyn, N. Y. Zanni, Anthony L.................................30 Sixth Avenue, Newark, N. J. 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BREAD CAKES SPAULDING’S BREAD USED exclusively by VILLANOVA COLLEGE As sim ii liv Sinn ncr oi Hic I minim MERE babe in years the series which started in 1928- is beginning to stick its chubby list into the faces of longer rivalries. What conflict between two teams a feud of eight years standing—can point with pride to an attendance of 30,000 on an Alaskan afternoon. Q. “What makes a Wildcat wild?” A. The sight of an Owl.” Michigan State whipped Warner's men in the second half Marquette held them even and Villanova gave them a spanking—page Penn. It was so cold that three Villanova musicians climbed in their horns to keep warm and were smothered. DALTON BROS. Concrete Blocl{ and Building Materials PAOLI, PA. When Villanova College and Villanova Students require MICROSCOPES, CHEMICALS LABORATORY GLASSWARE AND EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING INSTRUMENTS They Come To WILLIAMS, BROWN 8C EARLE, Inc. 918 Chestnut Street Philadelphia The officials had plenty of tough ones and did not miss a strike. Credit Egan, Young, McCarty and Miller with a 1,000 batting average. Living up to tradition the battle was clean, hard and fiercely fought, but not maliciously waged. Davidson, Owl halfback, lasted two plays. He thought he was playing tag football. Who said Byberry was full of “nuts.” Thirty thou- sand squirrels paid money to sit out in a blizzard. Talk about action. In the first five minutes of play there was one 45-yard forward pass, two fumbles and a 60-yard run for a touchdown. After that the stands “Say it with Flowers M. J. CALLAHAN Florist 3924-26 Market St. 268 South 20th St. Philadelphia, Pa. 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