Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 220 of the 1947 volume:

IN THIS BOOK.. The City of God written in the fourth century, Saint Augustine— illustrious doctor of the Church and founder of the Augustinian Order— explains the ageless problem of the co-existence of good and evil in the Universe. He tells us that Evil first was conceived in the mind of Satan when he resolved to defy the Will of God and to declare himself in- dependent of the decrees of God. Not content with a merely personal rebellion from the Just and Merciful decrees of the Almighty, Satan gathered a legion of followers to himself to make common war against the Goodness of God. THE BELLE AIR 19 47 PUBLISHED BY THE SE1VIDHS DF VILLANUVA COLLEGE VILLANDVA PENNSYLVANIA The punishment for this first evil wos the erection of Eternal Hell and the judg- ment that in that place of unrelieved Horror, Satan was to dwell forever and to remain wretchedly opposed in endless misery to the Beneficent designs of God for all His creatures. The poet, describing the activities of the doomed followers of Satan, who im- mediately set upon the work of building a City to rival the Eternal Dwelling of the Faithful Angels, called their home Pandemonium . From it. as from a base of op- erations, Satan and his hellish band issued forth to wreak their vengeance on God by alienating the loyalty and obedience of His second creaturo—Man. In the Garden of Eden the devilish mission had its first success: Adam and Eve succumbed to the Satan-inspired spirit of rebellion. and of their own Eternal Destiny. Separated from the source of All Good, the heart of man and the mind of man was turned inward upon himself to a half terrorized realization of his own depravity. His first attempt to set up a permanent City of Refuge is recorded in the story of the Tower of Babel. With the frustration of these plans the course of human history has followed either the path of successively decay- ing civilizations or the path into the darkness of barbarism and savagery, where out- cast from social orderliness man led a semi-animal existence in the gloom of idolatry, superstition, voodoo, and reliqious terror. Here, more than elsewhere, the work and the fruits of the operatives from Pandemonium were most apparent. Yet, side by side with this City of Evil , has always existed the City of God peopled by those of His creatures who remained faithful to Him. The work of Sotan and his messengers was no less successful in the civilizations than in the jungles. True it is that in the systematized potterns of living that succeeded one another from the days of old Chaldeo and Egypt, through the era of Babylonia and Assyria down to the time of Greece and Rome, the mind of man. the spirit of man was ascendant over the mere animal man. Yet fear and superstition were rampant; the horror of infant sacrifice was not unknown. Despite the best discoveries of the human intellect, religion—which should have led man back to God, from Whom he originally separated himself deceived by Satan—was merely a device to glorify the Cities of Man and deify the State, as if there were no Eternal City beyond this life to which God longed to bring men. It was to demonstrate the falseness of the innumerable pagan gods and to establish the validity of Christianity that Saint Augustine originally began his voluminous dissertation on The City of God . ni.iM.i.iiiuiiifr CONTENTS UF THE TWENTY-FIFTH EU1TIUN UF THE HELLE AIH THE COLLEGE HISTORY................. 10 THE CAMPUS.............. 22 ADMINISTRATION.......... 38 FACULTY................. 44 THE SCHOOLS............. 64 THE CLASSES SENIORS................ 88 JUNIORS............... 123 SOPHOMORES............ 126 FRESHMEN.............. 128 THE ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS.......... 134 DANCES ................ 148 SOCIETIES.............. 152 VARSITY SPORTS......... 162 INTRA-MURAL SPORTS..... 188 8 WE PAY TRIBUTE TO FATHER HIEKEY This yeor, for the first time in the centuries-old history of the Order of Saint Augustine, an American Father was elected Prior General. On April 26. the Very Reverend Joseph A. Hickey, O.S.A., J.C.D., S.T.M., was chosen to succeed Reverend Charles Pasquini, O.S.A., for a six-year term in the highest office of the Order. Ordained in Rome in 1906, Father Hickey returned to Villanova a few years later and filled various offices here during the following years: teacher, director of the preparatory seminary, Prior of Corr Hall, Regent of Studies, and President of the College. Previous to his recent election, he had served for twenty-two years as Assistant General of the Order and had resided at the Villanova Monastery during the last six years of his term. It seems especially fitting that, during this year which marks the beginning of a new era of expansion and development of the school, a man who for so many years has been sincerely interested in the problems of Villanova should be honored with the office of Prior General. As students of Villanova. we offer words of praise and congratulations ond add a fervent prayer that he will receive the necessary spiritual guidance and aid. 9 •V- VIIMNOVA By 1872 Villonovo hod grown from th« singlt building which hod comprised the Rudolph home to the four structures shown above. St. Rita's Hall, center, was the original building. On the right is the college building, which now forms port of Alumni Hall. At the extreme left is the Gymnasium, and next to it the Chapel. Lancaster Turnpike was then little more than a dirt rood olong which the stage coaches travelled, but it was nevertheless an important thoroughfare for the day. Any analysis of the founding and growth of Villa- novol College will, of necessity, reflect the story of ex- pansion, prosperity, and disaster in the history of our notion. So inextricably has the development of Villa- nova been bound to the progress of this country for over one hundred years that every period of notional change has been mirrored in some woy. however small, in the history of the school. But unmistolcenly through both, shine high ideals of improvement and the deter- mined will to forge ahead as the needs of time de- mand. Villonovo stands ready for the future secure in the knowledge of her glorious post and of her accom- plishments in fulfilling the high standards of Catholic and American education she has always nurtured. Classes began formally ot Villonovo in September. 1843, in a smoll group of buildings purchased by Rev. Patrick E. Moriority. O.S.A., from John Rudolph, owner of the land which hod constituted the Belle Air Estate. With o limited number of classrooms, a faculty of six. and ten students, Villonovo very unimpressively began its first Fall term. During the next one hundred years, however, it was the fortune of students and professors to know intoler- ance. to cope with depression, and to shore in the na- tional emergencies of four wars. It was due to onti- Cotholic demonstrations which swept this area in 1844 that Villonovo was forced to close in February. 1846. These outbursts were of short duration, however, and in September. 1846. with a total enrollment of 24 students, the college was able to re-open its doors. The faculty, students, and college continued on this basis until March 10. 1848, when Villonovo was incorporated in the County of Delaware in the State of Pennsylvania. Thus assured of her lego! existence. Villonovo prepared for the futrue. The future was not immediately bright. A few years later the panic of 1857 and its resultant depression forced the college to suspend operation once again. The Civil War. in its course, extended this period of inac- tivity until 1865. when the school was again able to re-open. From its very beginning Villonovo had been con- cerned with survival, but with the erection of its first gymnasium in 1869 the promise of expansion began. This promise was continued in the issuance of the first college catalogue in 1871. The book described the col- lege and explained the educotionol organization, which then consisted of three years of preparatory work and o four years Arts course. At this time Villonovo was pri- marily an Arts College. Shortly after this the Villanova Alumni Society was formed and began the active work which has since proved extremely beneficial to the school. When Villanova’s golden jubilee was celebrated in 1893. the college boasted a faculty of 31 and a student body of 90. The physical increments of half a century had indeed been small, but what was there had the firm foundations of a permanent institution. The next 10 THROUGH THE YEAHS holf century wos to see the increases that hove placed Villanova in the high collegiate status she enjoys today. In 1899. Rev. John J. Fedigan. O.S.A.. believing in the college, started work on College Hall and the Monas- tery. These were completed in 1902. and Father Fedi- gan's dreams for the expansion of Villlonova started to be realized. Three years later the Engineering Deport- ment wos instituted, and the gains were consolidated with the establishment of a Science School in 1915. This wos followed by the formation of the Summer School three years later, in consequence of which an extension school was placed in operation the following year. 1919. Throughout the latter years of this period the col- lege hod not been unoffected by the first World War. Villanova opened her doors to military students, and an Army Student Training Corps was maintained until late in December. 1918. Almost immediately following the war. the college began onew a period of growth, so thot in the late twenties it became necessary to establish a business school program and erect the Com- merce and Finance Building. It was during this time, with an enormously increased enrollment, thot Villanova secured the position she maintains today as one of the leading Catholic colleges in the notion. In 1928 one of the series of disasters which mark our history occurred when College Hall was destroyed by fire. With the same zeal that prompted Villanova's inception and growth, the college Fathers built again, and Mendel Hall was constructed to replace the demol- ished building. Despite the notional depression and the consequently lessened enrollment, the present Field House wos finished in 1932. In the same year a second major fire struck the campus and destroyed the imposing re- minder of the school's ear'ier days—the Monastery. Once more, and without delay to the educational pro- gram. Villanova quickly replaced the building, and by 1934 the present day monastery was completed. The era that followed. 1934-41, was a period of con- tinuing accretion ond consolidation. They were quiet years compared to the decades that had preceded them and in contrast to the years of upheaval that were to come. This peace, however, was broken by the ad- vent of the second World War, just as Villanova pre- pared to commemorate her centennial anniversary. Alumni Hall, only edifice remaining on today's campus from the group which comprised (he original college, ot one (ime housed oil of Villanova's scholastic facilities. Other buildings since hove been destroyed by the fires which hove marred every era of the school's history. In July. 1932. the lost big fire destroyed the monastery as Summer School students lobored to save what they could from the burning structure. Today—rebuilt, enlarged, beau- tified—buildings like Mendel Hall stand as an enduring tribute to the industry ond perseverance of Augustinion Fothers of more than a century. WORLD CHANGES WAR II A practical concession to the heat of the summer is the removol of jumpers for all class- room and laboratory work. Skivvy shirts and trousers are the uniform of the day, and yet it is not easy to concentrate on bookwork in the drowsy midsummer weather. noted much of the former social life. As the school year of 1942-43 progressed, more and more students left the campus for service in the armed forces. Those who remained joined the various reserve programs and continued their education while awaiting call. In the early part of 1943 both the Enlisted Reserve Corps and the Air Corps Reserve were placed on active duty, thereby removing a large percentage of the stu- dents from the college. At about the same time plans were completed to institute a Naval V-12 unit at Villa- nova during the forthcoming summer. It was to be com- posed of Navy-Marine Reservists who were called into uniform at this time. On May 30. 1943. the command- ing officer of the new unit arrived at the college, and by July the program was in full operation. Villanova, The outbreak of war in December. 1941, provoked an almost complete change in the educational program at Villanova. Courses of study were accelerated so that it became possible for the students to finish the regular four year course in three years. A third semester was added, beginning in the summer of 1942. to facilitate this change. There was now evident a new and imminent goal and a feeling of grim determination that elimi- Coptoin Morgan takes o group of newly-arrived civilians down to the Field Houso to bo transformed externally into morines and sailors. Early arrivals have already been outfitted and are return- ing to their rooms to examine this strange assortment of gear which hos been issued to them. LIFE U IV T H like every other institution in the notion, hod chonged: it wos now o wor-time Villonovo functioning under 'ex- tremely adverse conditions. The presence of uniformed men. attending courses stressing specific navol needs, showed conclusively that Villonovo was doing her part in the country-wide war effort. Semester followed semester without pause for the formerly customary vacations. Trainees completed their courses of study and left for active service, but new men were always on hand to take their places. Clubs. E E A M P U S societies, and seminars were subordinated, os never be- fore. to the heavy class work. The high caliber of Villa- nova varsity athletic teams diminished. Intra-mural sports became more popular and extensive than in previous years. Programs designed to emphasize the necessity of physical training were added to the already packed scholastic schedules, and carried out on a strenuous daily basis. Reveille, roll call, drill, and inspection be- came the ordinary routine after class hours. Though preparing men for war. Villonovo did not Fother Stanford. president of the college. and Commander Milner, first V-12 commanding offi- cer. discuss the progress of the newly.estab- lished naval unit at Villanova. Father Stanford served on the board of civilian educators which helped organize the reserve training programs, and was fully aware of the Navy Department's objectives. Commander Milner was a Noval Academy graduate seosoned by many years of service and well acquainted with the traditional requirements for naval trainees. 13 19 4 1 TU 1 9 4 K Militory ospect of V-12 troining wos most plainly «vident on Sat- urday mornings when the weekly inspection and drill was conducted on Mendel Field. At regular intervals a formal review was held by the commanding officer ond his staff. Other Saturdays were devoted to the weary business of mastering the standard formations ond maneuvers of close order drill. In the early days of the unit, trainees with previous military experience were called upon to sup- plement the efforts of the ship's company in explaining the funda- mentals to the newcomers. forget her sons already in the service. Masses were of- fered regularly for the benefit and intentions of these men. News reports and letters brought word of their world-wide activities to the campus. With the end of the war. Villanova proudly looked back over her four years of war-time accomplishments, ond then began the gradual change necessitated by post-war demands. June. 1946. sow the termination of the Naval-Marine V-12 unit, and the organization of a permanent Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Ci- vilian dress once again predominated on the campus os veterans, both former ond new students, prepared to resume their interrupted careers. 14 Deference to the notional colon forms on important port in the routine of any military organixation. The color guard crosses the reviewing line, followed by the entire novy detachment. The en- sign is lowered ot evening to the accompaniment of a navy bugler, as trainees all over the campus come to attention ond salute the flag of their country. Drill under arms wot not added to the training program until several month after the unit wos started. Present Arms! is the command here, and the morine company responds in unison. The most popular commond in any collection is illustrated as the trainees breok rank ot the completion of another week's work. Liberty is next on the schedule, ond there will be no stragglers. As the progrom continued, more ond more of the troinees were selected from the ronks of the marine corps ond novy rather than from the colleges ond high schools of the notion. Here Lt. Comdr. Hannah, successor to Comdr. Milner, awords Morine Private Gorman o decorotion which he earned in combat beforo being assigned to officer training. Comdr. Hannah wos replaced in October. 1945. by the present com- manding officer. Captain Thomas. TODAY Two thousand students crowded Villanova for the opening of the 1946 fall semester, while one thosuand more enrolled in the Saturday and Evening sessions. Some confusion naturally resulted from this large influx—on increase of over one thousand regular students. The arranging of schedules became complicated, and long lines in the corridors were unavoidable. As classes were held from eight in the morning until eight in the evening, it was now commonploce to see students leaving for home or dormitory long after darkness had fallen. The consequent acute housing problem forced students to use the Field House for living quarters while surplus army barracks were being assembled. Most dormitory rooms, used for two men before the war. now housed twice that number. The cafeteria wos taxed to the limit as long lines, much to the chagrin of veterans, formed at all meal hours. With the country encountering the molt terioui shortage of educa- tional facilities in history, the college odministrotors started lost year to secure additional housing facilities for votorans. When it become evident lost summer that these projects would not be com- pleted for the opening of the fall semoster. further steps were token. The huge main floor of the Field House was transformed into o temporary dormitory while work on the barracks wos ex- pedited as much os possible. PEACE BRINGS MANY VETS Other chonges were brought obout because of the unprecedentedly high enrollment. Chapel services were held separately for freshmen and upperclassmen, two evenings a week for each. The infirmary, now entirely too small was moved from Mendel Hall to larger quorters in Middleton Hall The book store was moved to a more spacious section in the west wing of Mendel Hall Eighteen professors were added to faculty, among whom were a number of recent Villonovo graduates. A new Pie Shop was planned to meet the increased demands of a doubled day-student enrollment Expansion was also carried into the field of sports. With a football and basketball team, both far stronger thon any others since 1942, Villonovo again climbed to its heights of pre-war years. Since both of these teams were composed mainly of freshmen, the prospects for the future seem, indeed, to be bright. For the first time since early in 1943 formol dances were returned to the campus social life. The Senior dances were held in January, while those of the Junior class took place, os formerly, in early Spring. However, despite the rapid return of the regular college program, reminders of the war days were to be found in the weekly Mosses offered for the sixty-one Villonovo stu- dents who had given their lives for their country. Though Villonovo has experienced many changes in o few years, it still retains that particular beauty and atmosphere which is port of a small college. True to her heritage of more thon one hundred years, she looks for- ward today, os she has during all her existence, to more and more years of continued service in the cause of Catholic education, and in the cause of Christ, whose message she insists on as vital to a still struggling America. Registration soared to new heights os over 1900 students crowded the campus for the opening of the fall term. As a necessary result of this, long lines formed in front of the offices of the Registrar Dean, and Veterans' Administrator, filled the main corridor of Mendel Holl and overflowed to the front drive. A major problem was evaluating credits obtained by applicants from other colleges and service schools. It became necessary to rearrange the schedule for chapel services in order to accommodate the greatly enlarged student body. In contrast to previous years when one service sufficed for the entire school, separate devotions are conducted for freshmen and upper- classmen. Several Masses are held doily ot various hours in the morning so thot all students, including non-residents, will hove an opportunity to attend. AND A PDOIl ENROLLMENT Clossroom facilities are crowded as never bofore. and class hours run continuously from eight in the morning until eight in the evening. Students leaving the campus in the early afternoon at the completion of their classes frequently meet a group of commuters com- ing up from the railroad station with books and lunch bag. ready to begin their doy of study. Construction of a temporary building, which will provide an additional sixteen classrooms and six offices for faculty, will help to alleviate the overcrowded condition. The resulting smaller closses will tend to bring bock the smoll-college otmosphere of pre-war Villanova. With the completion of registration ond the commencement of classes, other lines disappeared from the campus scene, but the line entering the resident dining-hall is a constant occurrence. Three times a day the main corridor of Mendel Hall is filled for nearly its entire length with waiting diners. To the veterans, the chow line is an old familiar story. Food shortages and labor difficulties presented a serious handicap in the early port of the year, but these ore now less acute. An additional difficulty is the fact that setting the lunch hour has become o matter of finding the most convenient time on each student's schedule. This is one of the foremost difficulties in ar- ranging for meetings of clubs and other extra-curricular activi- ties, which formerly took advantage of the noon hour, when the entire student body was free. The Veterans' Administration maintains a fully-staffed office in Mendel Hall to take core of the routine involved in handling the affairs of the many veteran students. Above. George A. Horris, campus representative for the Veterans, is consulted by a student concerning an overdue subsistence chock. Seventy-six percent of the total enrollment ore veterans, twenty percent of whom are married. Room registration presented a difficult problem for Father McKee, whose tosk it was to arrange housing for the 969 resident students. Three and four men were assigned to rooms in the various resi- dence halls that had formerly accommodated two. Rooms in Simp- son Hall, once devoted entirely to Seminars, were converted to temporary living quarters. 20 Although most of tho 977 non-resident students orrivo by bus, train, or trolley, many use their own automobiles. Parking lots across tho Pike from the Chapel and opposite the Field House, formerly almost deserted, ore now fillod to capacity. Parking on the campus is forbidden to student motorists, as all available space is reserved for faculty automobiles. Other facilities for the day-hops ore equally overburdened. Get- ting a milk shoke or cup of coffee in Louie's Pie Shop is now a difficult tosk, because irregular studont lunch hours cause it to bo crowded throughout the day. Materials for a new and larger studont restaurant hove been obtained, and construction will be complotod for the fall semester. ■ THE MONASTERY—Stonding tide by side to Mendel. the Monostery ousterely commonds the drive fronting the college. Residence of the Avgustinion Fathers, thi gray stone building was erected in 1934 to replace the old Monostery which had been destroyed by MENDEL MENDEL HALL—In 1928 fire destroyed classrooms, labora- tories, and offices of the old College Hall. By 1929 a new, gray stone structure facing Lancaster Pike was completed ond named Mendel Hall in honor of the famous Augustinian biologist. With modern laboratories, largo and airy lecture rooms, Mendel is the focol point for the Engineering and Science students and the occasional Arts mon. Located here also are the offices of the Deon, Registrar, and Chaplain— where the manifold tosks involved in school administration are handled. The west wing of the ground floor now houses the enlarged bookstore and naval science classroom. Lorge ond imposing, Mendel is perhaps the building best known to all Villonova students. COMMERCE AND FINANCE—Standing aloof on the rood to the Field House, the Commerce and Finance Building is the newest school building on the Villa- nova campus. Erected in 1931, this modern structure houses the classrooms and faculty offices of both the Business and the Education schools. A large auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 is located in the east wing of the building. It is well-equipped for lectures, debates, recitals, and various club activities. Adjoining the auditorium is a lorge locker room provided for the convenience of the day students. The Belle Air now maintains its office and files in the bosement of the Commerce and Finance Building. 27 RESIDENCE HALLS ALUMNI HALL—In the history of Villonovo College. Alumni Holl. with its silver dome, is one of the genuine ond unchanging land morks of the campus. Tho present east wing of Alumni was completed in 1848 ond was enlarged in 1873. It wos at this time the principal building of the College. Subsequently superseded by more modern and expen- sive construction. Alumni finally became the site of a prop school—the school which now exists at Malvern. In 1924 the staid ond historic building become a resident dormitory, a status which it maintains to the present. In looking forward to the future we preserve in Alumni Holl a proud, old link to our post. AUSTIN HALL—Auttin Hall, named for the founder of the Auguttinian order, it located on the main college road between the Chapel and th© Commerce and Finance Building. It it the pretent tite of the Library, pending the erection of the new library building. Reading and mutic roomt are found in the Eatt Wing with the Library tection. Uted alto at a retidenco hall, it providet quiet and harmoniout turroundingt for one hundred and forty ttudentt. During the war, the Hall terved at living quartert for Naval and Marine Corpt trainee!. Returned now to it original purpote, quiet and beautiful Auttin reflect! the terene beauty of the Villonovo camput. MARYS ST. MARY'S—ST. RITA’S—These two holls, which form port of tho Augustinian seminary, possess an air of mystery to the average Villa- novan. for they are almost unknown to thoso students who daily pass them. St. Mary’s, donated to the school in 1912 by Mr. Bernard Corr, serves os a residence and classroom building for the seminarians. St. Rita's, built to replace fire loss, furnishes additional living quarters. ■ FEDIGAN HALL—Fodigan Hall, a comparatively new structure, was erected in 1930. It housos one hundrod and twonty-eight students in a congenial, scholastic atmosphere. The building bordors on Spring Mill Rood at tho western edge of the compus. During the wor it also served as quarters for Naval and Marine trainees. RESIDENCE HALLS SIMPSON HALL ! situated on the southwest corner of the campus ond It ona of tha tmollar ratidanca halls. In mora leisured days, It houtad eighteen students, but It now provides quarters for more than twice thot number. Standing a few yards distant Is O'DWYER HALL. For- merly «eciuded and reserved. O'Dwyer today it also being pressed to double duty In providing student quarters. Two halls which were purchased during the war also stand in this southwest compus corner. Named after priests prominent in Villa- nova history, they are DELUREY and MIDDLETON HALLS. The former retains much of its home-like atmosphere from its doys as a private residence. Middleton Hall was originally the scene of the Navy sick bay, and is now the location of the enlarged college infirmary. 32 DELUREY HALL MIDDLETON HALL U'UWYEIl HALL FIELD HOUSE . THE FIELD HOUSE—Standing on the «astern approach to the college, the field house dominates the sporting scene. Completed in 1932 ot a cost of $350,000, the field house—with its auditorium- gymnasium—has become indispensable to college sport and social life. Scene of most social affairs and headquarters of all Villanova teams, it has become familior to every student. The large swim- ming pool located in the east wing is particularly popular during the summer semester. 34 STADIUM—Built at part of a program of school oxpontion during the nineteen twenties, the stadium stands at a testimonial to on of Villonovo's oblost men. Leo Goodreou. The south tide was completed in 1927, but construction of the north side was not finished until two years loter. With the exception of the annual homecoming football game and a few minor uses, it serves chiefly as a practice field for the Villonova football team. A well-planned baseball diamond it located behind the north side of the stadium. it buildings as they will appear upon the current building program: N.R.O.T.C. Building, Library, and Engineering Building. The two men responsible for the initiation of this project, Father Sullivan and Father McGuire, examined the plans for the new buildings and presented them to the Board of Trustees, who approved them and awarded the contracts. Ceremonies marking the beginning of construction started with Solemn Mass, offered for the success of the undertaking. Ground was officially broken for the three buildings by Father Hickey, Father Sullivan, and Admiral Riggs. After the oldest living alumnus, Mr. Smith, had rung the historic bell, which has sounded at all im- portant events in the history of Villanova, Father McGuire gave a short talk. The day's activity was ended with a buffet luncheon in the monastery dining hall. CHAIRMAN Provincial of the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas for the third time is the Very Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan. O.S.A. By reason of a term as President of the College, he is thoroughly acquainted with Villanova ideals, aims, and policies. His tenure of office as Pro- vincial includes the period from 1932 to 1938 and the present three-year term, which began in June. 1944. While a provincial may hold two succeeding terms of three years each, he must allow a full term to elapse be- fore he may hold office once more. This was the case with Father Sullivan. Elected by vote of all qualified members of the province, he controls adminstrative affairs and is re- sponsible only to Rome. All Augustinians in the province, numbering some three hundred priests and two hundred seminarians, ore under his care. From his headquarters in the Monastery of Saint Thomas at Villanova. he car- ries out the many duties encumbent to his office. Fre- quently on the agenda ore periodic visits ond tours to Augustinian institutions in the province. Villanova. inci- dentally, is the mother house of the Eastern American Province of the Augustinian Order. Prominent in the administration of the college is the Board of Trustees, of which Father Sullivan is a member and now chairman. This board is composed of the Pro- vincial. the College President, the Father Prior of the Monastery, the Procurator, and customarily three lay- men—a total of seven men. The board itself chooses members to fill such vacancies as may occur. The duties of the Board of Trustees center around the financial life of Villanova. It decides on capital invest- ments, the fourfdation of scholarship trust funds, and other college expenditures. The laymen on the board possess invaluable experience in business life, and the college officials keep in close contact with college life and requirements. 38 BUAHR DF TRUSTEES VERY REV. MORTIMER A. SULLIVAN. O.S.A.. LL.D................Choirmon REV. JOSEPH M. DOUGHERTY. O.S.A., Ph.D.................Vice-Chairman REV. JOSEPH C. BARTLEY. O.S.A.. Ph.D...................... Secretary VERY REV. FRANCIS X. N. McGUIRE. O.S.A., D.D.............. Treasurer REV. JOHN J. McMENAMIN. O.S.A.. A.M.. B.S. in Lib. Sci. J. STANLEY SMITH. LL.D. WILLIAM SIMPSON. P.C. ADVISORY BOARD CYRIL BURKE VINCENT A. CARROLL WILLIAM T. CONNOR FRANK ROGERS DONAHUE ALOYSIUS L. FITZPATRICK IGNATIUS J. HORSTMANN EDWARD P. HUGHES BENJAMIN F. JAMES JOHN F. MACKLIN W. W. MONTGOMERY. JR, WILLIAM R. MOONEY JOHN McSHAIN GERALD RONON EDGAR SCOTT WILLIAM SIMPSON J. STANLEY SMITH DAVID J. SMYTH O. HOWARD WOLFE Father McGuire's multitude of duties range from the administrative tasks which keep him at his desk in Mendel Hall for many hours each day to more active social functions such as he performed ot the ceremonies marking the breaking of ground for the new building progrom this year. The bitter cold weather forced Father McGuire to condense his prepared speech into a few minutes talk. Ability to meet sudden, unexpected demands such as this has been one of Father McGuire's most valuable assets during his time as President. Very Rev. Francis X.N. McGuire. O.S.A.. succeeded Very Rev. Edward V. Stanford, O.S.A., os President of Villanova during one of the most critical periods in College history. Within a year of his talcing office the war had ended, but the social reverberations produced by it continued, and are still being strongly felt by the colleges of America. Throughout his four years os Presi- dent. Father McGuire has thus been called upon to solve not only the myriad problems associated with normal college administration, but also new, challenging problems posed by unusual conditions. After graduating from Villanova in 1932, Father McGuire was sent to Italy where he spent several years of study in Rome ot the Pontifical Gregorian University, from which he received his Doctor of Divinity degree. He returned to Villanova in 1939 to serve as Instructor in Religion and Dean of Men before assuming the office of President in 1944. PRESIDENT, VIEE-PllESIUENT, AND DEAN The Deon of Men of Villonovo must be o man who is interested in the student os on individual. That the present Vice-President. Rev. Edward B. McKee. O.S.A.. is such a man can be discovered merely by considering the college activities with which he has concerned him- self. He has served os moderator of both the Student Council and the Villonovan. the college's two organs of student expression. Moderator of Athletics, as well os Dean of Men. Father McKee is now injecting into Villonovo's varsity athletic policies the same enthusiasm he evidenced as intra-mural sports director. The duties of Rev. Edward M. Dwyer. O.S.A. as College Deon drow him also into close contact with the individual student, for it is he who handles the aca- demic problems of all. He has the gigantic task of assessing credits, arranging schedules, and determining courses to be offered—a task complicated by tremen- dous post-war expansion and the necessity of evaluating war-time educational programs. Prior to assuming his present position, he had served os Associate Professor of Philosophy, having studied both in Wurzburg. Ger- many. and the Augustinion Mother House in Rome. Two of the most important offices in the administration of the college oro those of Vice-President and Deon. Here Father McKee, standing, and Father Dwyer meet in the Vice-President's office to discuss one of the many problems which they must solve by joint effort. As Deon of Men, Father McKee is responsible for student discipline and campus regulations. This task is now more important than ever before because of the greatly increased enrollment. The office of Deon which Father Dwyer holds was creoted only three years ago in order to coordinate the functions of each department of the college. ADMINISTRATORS AND PROCTORS TOP ROW (across both pages): Rev. Joseph I. Boyle. O.S.A., Regis- trar; Rev. Edward M. Dwyer. O.S.A., Doan of Arts and Science; J. Stanley Morehouse. Dean of Engineering; Rev. Joseph C. Bartley. O.S.A.. Dean of Commerce ond Finance. BOTTOM ROW: William F. Friol. Ill, Placement Director; Rev. Doniel P. Folvey. O.S.A., Librarian; Rev. John J. McMenomin, O.S.A.. Procurator; John T. Dever, Con- troller. Prefects of the residence halls gather in the Vice-President's office. SEATED: Fr. Grimes. Fr. McQuade, Fr. Dunne, Fr. McKee. Fr. Folvey. Fr. O'Donnell, Fr. Touhy. STANDING: Fr. Kemme. Fr. Girolami, Fr. Eagan. Fr. McDonnell, Fr. Burns, Fr. Kropp, Fr. Klekotka, Fr. Burke, Fr. Hannon. 43 THE VIllANUVA FACULTY The heart and life blood of a college is not its campus, its facilities, or its buildings, but rather its teachers. Upon their ability and loyalty, its academic existence depends. If a college attains greatness, if it commonds respect, if it builds for itself a creditable reputation, it does so only by virtue of its faculty. Cognizant of this. Villonova has endeovored through- out its history to provide for its students instructors possessed of the highest qualifications. Since the inception of the college in 1843, Villonova priests and laymen have labored side by side to impart truth. A faculty of eight has grown to one of ninety- four. Its members have been educated in the great universities of the world: in the Gregorian College in Rome. Catholic University. Wurzburg in Germany. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Pennsylvania. Oxford. Columbia, Renselloer Poly- technic Institute. Notre Dame, the University of Chicago. Cornell, and numerous others. With but few exceptions, the clerics acquired their undergraduate degrees here at Villonova. Through these men. Villonova students become familiar with the most brilliant minds of the post and present, and claim as their own the sacred heritage of learning. EMIL AMELOTTI. M.S. Assistant Professor, Mathematics FRANCIS X. BOYLE. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor, Religion HUBERT A. BAUER. Ph.D. Assistant Professor. Modern Languages FRANCIS J. BLANCHARD. B.S. Instructor, Chemical Engineering 45 FACULTY LEO F. BROWN. Ph.D. Assistant Profossor, Education THOMAS A. BURKE. O.S.A.. M.S. Initructor, Physics JOSEPH I. BOYLE. O.S.A.. M.A. Assistant Profossor. Education JOHN E. BRESNAHAN. O.S.A.. M.A. Assistant Professor, Classics HARRY S. BUECHE. M.S., E.E. Professor, Electrical Engineering FACULTY EDWARD J. BURNS. O.S.A., Ph.D. Instructor, Economics CONAL J. BYRNE. A.B. Instructor, Accounting JOHN H. CRAWFORD. O.S.A., M.A. Associato Professor, Physics JOHN J. COFFEY. O.S.A., M.A. Instructor, English CHARLES DAHIKE. B.S. Instructor, Chemistry FACULTY 48 Professor, Biology PATRICK J. DOUGHERTY M.A Assistont Profossor, Businoss Administration JOHN R. DUNNE. O.S.A.. M. Assistant Professor, History JOHN DALY. O.S.A., M.A. Assistant Profossor. Modern Languages JAMES A. DONNELLON. O.S.A., Ph.D. Profossor. Biology DANIEL P. FALVEY. O.S.A.. M.S. Professor, Librory Science PAUL J. ERNST. Ph.D. Associote Professor, Physics HENRY J. EAGAN, O.S.A., A.B. Instructor, Mothemotics Each yeor, shortly offer the boginning of the Fall semester, the President of the College gives a formal dinner at which new members of the teaching staff become acquainted with the rest of tho faculty. Other social functions on the campus throughout the year are also well attended by faculty members attired in formal dress—clerical, civilian, or military. DANIEL C. FROST. B.C.E., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Civil Engineering JOHN J. GAVISAN. O.S.A., Ph.D. Assistont Professor. Classics WILLIAM M. GORMAN Instructor, Mochonicol Engineering •WARD A. GRELIS. O.S.A.. M.A. isistont Professor, Classics THOMAS F. GILLIGAN. O.S.A. M.A. Professor, Modern Languages JOSEPH C. GREYSON. B.S. Instructor, Mechanical Engineering DANTE L. GIROLAMI. O.S.A., M.S. Instructor, Mathematics EDWARD L. HAENISCH. Ph.D. Profossor, Chemistry JAMES E. HANNAN. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor, Religion GEORGE HOBERG. B.S. Instructor. Mechanical Engineering HAROLD F. HARTMAN. Ph.D. Assistant Profossor, Sociol Sciences WILLIAM C. A. HENRY. B.S.. LLB. Assistant Profossor. Business EDWIN T. GRIMES. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor, Sociol Sciences Administration 52 On of the most capable and popular men on the faculty. Doctor Haenisch is always in demand for business or social meetings of seminar groups. The versatile chemist is equally competent ot the keyboard of o grand piano or discussing the latest discoveries of science. EDWARD F. JENKINS. O.S.A., Ph.D. Assistant Professor. Chemistry CLARY L. JOHNS. U.S.N.. B.S. Assistant Professor. Naval Science JOSEPH S. KEMME. O.S.A.. M.S. Instructor, Mathematics 53 The ever faithful fans never miss an othletic contest. Here several of the faculty are shown enjoying one of the intra-mural baseboll gomes. Each team has its advocates, ond thoro is the usual good natured bonter and raillery. But sometimes the faculty's appreci- ation is not merely from tho spectator standpoint. Sevoral faculty, student games ore ployed, and provide much enjoyment, and a few upsets. The priest in the familiar khaki is one of our former faculty members paying us a visit while on leave from his duties as a Chaplain in the Army. For many of them. too. entered the service to continue their work of guiding ond instructing Catholic men wherever their duties took them. JOHN A. KLEKOTKA. O.S.A.. MS. Instructor, Physics CHARLES F. KROPP. O.S.A.. M.S. Instructor. Biology WILLIAM J. KRUPA, O.S.A., M.A. Instructor, English 54 JOSEPH LINSALATA. B.S. Assistant Profossor, Accounting LORENZO LOZANO. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor, Modern Languages GILBERT MACBETH. PH.D. Associote Professor. English WILLIAM J. LUNNEY. O.S.A.. M.A. Associate Professor. Modern FRANCIS W. LUDWIG. O.S.A.. PH.D. Instructor, Biology ROY J. LEITE. U.S.M.C.. A.B. Assistant Professor, Naval Science ASHLEY J. LITTLE. U.S.N.. B.S. Assistant Professor, Naval Science Languages 55 PETER F. MENTO. JR.. B.S. Instructor, Chemistry henry f. McCaffrey, b.s. Associote Professor. Accounting john a. McClain, ph.d. Assistant Professor, Biology john McDonnell. o.s.a.. M.A. Instructor, History 56 CHARLES J. McFADDEN. O.S.A., PH.D. Assistant Professor, Philosophy EDWARD McGRATH. PH.D. Assistant Professor, Modorn Languages WILLIAM H. McHUGH. PH.D. Professor, Education Another view of the spectators at a baseball game. The favorite American sport proves to be very popular with the faculty, and the black-habited figures are a fa- miliar sight at Mendel Field cheering their chorges onward. From this picture we would de- duce that the team from Alumni Hall is not faring as well as could be expected. EDWARD B. McKEE, O.S.A., M.A. Associote Professor, Religion RICHARD J. McNALLY, O.S.A., PH.D. Associate Professor, Philosophy JOHN J. McMENAMIN, O.S.A., M.A. Instructor, Library Science Beneath the wotchful goie of St. Joseph, opponents, and specta- tors. one of our faculty members attempts a difficult combination shot. The Priests' Community Room in the Monastery is a favorite spot for the members of the Augustinion community, colling to mind the poet's praise. Behold how good, and how noble it it for brothers to live together in unity. And so, when their Priestly VINCENT A. McQUADE. O.S.A.. PH.D. Assistant Professor, Social Science JOHN J. McSHEA. O.S.A.. M.A. Assistant Professor. English 58 FACULTY duties ore over for the doy, the Priests noturolly gravitate toward their room of community recreation, where they engage in pool, bridge, reading, or conversation. For here, the members of this centuries old Order still follow the rule of their illustrious founder and do all things in common. JOSEPH W. PAQUETTE. O.S.A., M.A., M.S. Instructor, Chemistry RICHARD M. PLUNKETT, O.S.A., M.S. Assistant Professor, Chemistry JOSEPH PEDROSO Instructor, Modern Languages JOHN S. O LEARY. O.S.A. M.S. Professor, Mathematics MICHAEL J. O DONNELL. O.S.A.. M.A. Assistant Professor. English In the quiet and shade of the Monastery. three of the college Father pend an enjoyable moment of relaxation engrossed in conversation. At the end of o busy day as an instructor or in an ad- ministrative position, such an interlude of rest ond tranquility is a favorite diversion. 60 GEORGE QUAM. PH.D. Assistant Professor. Chemistry ALBERT J. ROOSE. U.S.M.C., B.S. Associate Professor. Naval Science ROBERT P. RUSSELL. O.S.A., PH.D. Assistant Professor. Philosophy FACULTY JOSEPH C. SAVAGE. M.8.A. Instructor, Business Administration GEORGE T. SCANLON. B.S. Instructor, Chemistry WILLIAM A. SLAVIN, B.S. Assistant Professor. Engineering LEO H. SCHAEFER. M.B.A. Associate Professor, Business Administration FLOYD E. SMITH. U.S.N.R. A.B. Assistant Professor. Naval Science ___ JEROME STEFFENS Instructor. Mechanical Engineering ROBERT M. SULLIVAN. O.S.A. M.A. Assistant Professor. English 61 FACULTY RANDOLPH P. WEIS. B.S. Instructor, Mothemotics WILLIAM J. WALSH. Instructor, English HENRY F. WEEKS. O.S.A. M.S. Instructor. Mathematics JOHN J. VRANA. O.S.A.. M.A. Professor, Music and Fine Arts JOHN W. TUOHY. O.S.A.. M.A Instructor. Religion THOMAS C. THOMAS. U.S.N, B.S. Naval Science Professor. 62 Shortly before the beginning of the Fall term Vil- lonova was unfortunate to lose, by death, one of the most valued members of the faculty. Reverend John F. Hammond. O.S.A., Associate Professor of Chemistry, passed away in his sleep in the Villanova Monastery. Though he had been ill for some time, his sudden death at the age of 51 come as a shock to faculty members and students alike. After being ordained in 1917 and subsequently re- ceiving his M.A. at Villanova. Father Hammond taught Chemistry in Chicago until 1935. In that year he re- turned to Villanova. where he taught Organic and Physiological Chemistry until his death. The possessor of a subtle humor and a reputation as a thorough teacher. Father Hammond will be sorely missed at Villa- nova. REVEREND JOHN F. HAMMOND. O.S.A. Ordained 1917 At Villanova 1935 to 1946 63 The science student, after four years spent in classroom and laboratory, is thoroughly grounded in the fundamentals necessary for advanced study in medicine, dentistry, or scientific research. An important phase of the laboratory work is the preparation of a report on the experiment performed. A satisfactory report requires that the student correlate theory learned in lecture periods with results obtained in tho laboratory. SCHOOL OF AHTS AIV D SCIENCE The School of Liberal Arts—os old as the college it- self—was until a relatively recent date the core curricu- lum of a Villanova education. Organized along the lines of the centuries old clas- sical traditions, the Arts School is designed to produce, through the major study of philosophy, a man with a firm knowledge of the ultimate truths of life and an un- derstanding of his true relationships with his Creator and his fellowmen. Despite the difficulties resulting from man's almost complete surrender to scientific advances, this course maintains a position of balancing the world- wide material interests by presenting and stressing the important spiritual side of man. Although Philosophy is. of necessity, the basic course, languages—ancient and modern, literature, and history have a part only slightly less in importance. To fulfill the aim of producing the well-rounded man. a share of the Arts student's schedule is given over to mathematics, science, political studies, and to an introduction to the fine arts of music and painting. The School of Arts is headed by Rev. Edward M. Dwyer. O.S.A., and it has recently incorporated into its curricula the scientific subjects which once constituted the pre-medical course. The freshman year serves os on introduction, through the study of general courses in Chemistry. Phy- sics. and Biology, to the scientific world. This ground- work in Chemistry is given practical application in the fields of Qualitative ond Quantitative Analysis. The stu- dent's love for scientific inquiry and research is given an outlet in the necessary and interesting study of Cot Anatomy. This is followed by a period of even more technical study, including more advanced work in Chem- istry. Embryology, ond Human Anatomy. However, the science student's training is not com- pletely scientific. He. too, must fill the Villanova require- ment of being not only a specialist but a well-rounded man. To assure the future professional men a true perspective of the values of life, the student is offered a balanced schedule which includes Literature. Modern Languages, ond Philosophy. Further intensified study and specialization is car- ried on in the final year of undergradaute work. Now the student clearly sees the relationship existing among the courses of his previous years. Important also in this year is the training given in Medical Jurisprudence and in the Catholic approach to the practical problems of life—always the primary task of Villanova. The Education Department, formed as an adjunct to the Arts School in 1936. is designed primarily to en- able men desiring careers os teachers a brood and complete college training with special emphasis on a field of their choice. The necessary cultural background, similar to that of the Arts School, is afforded during the first two years. Throughout these years the student is in close con- tact with the educational faculty, receiving oid in de- termining whether he possesses sufficient teaching apti- tude and selecting his major course of study. The Junior and first half of Senior Year are devoted almost exclu- sively to educational psychologies, theories of instruct- ing. and study in the major field. The latter half of the senior year affords the stu- dent an opportunity to obtain practical experience in actual classroom teaching at nearby, approved second- ary schools. Upon the successful completion of his work, the student is eligible for a State teaching Certificate. With medicine making important advances because of the discovery ond development of wartime wonder drugs. Chemistry occupies on increas- ingly important position in the pre-medical curriculum. Aware of this, stu- dents work conscientiously on their required experiments. Of primary importance in any experimental work is the exact measurement of the material to be studied. Adjacent to the Chemistry laboratories is the balance room, in which sensitive scales ore available for use in connection with analytical work. 65 ARTS A IV D SCIENCE proc� � c« '«° A great deal of the Arts School cur- riculum it devoted to the study of Lit- erature—o field in which Fr. Sullivan's courses prove very valuable. The greatly enlarged enrollment prohibits the con- tinuance of the small, informal classes which typified the school in the pre- war period. 66 A required court for oil studenti in th School of Arts and Science it Biology. In their freshman year, students of Arts and Education take a course designed to acquaint them with the es- sentials of the subject. This is the only scientific course required for a Liberal Arfs degree. However, among th variety of electives which broaden the scop of their training, many students choose further laboratory work in Chemistry and Physics. Science students begin with a similar course in General Biology, but, of necessity, continue with a much more detailed study of th many branches of this field. Th test tubes, scales, bottles, etc., present a confusing array to th first year student. After many hours of working with them, the student becomes thoroughly familiar with th instruments which he will use for a life-time. 67 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The year 1905 was marked by the establishment at Villanova of the first engineering school in a Cath- olic College in the East. Technological skill was then far removed from its present degree of development, but the College administration under Father Delurey wisely foresaw its advance and took steps to afford to Catholic young men a technical education under Catholic aus- pices. From a small beginning under Professor Carpenter, with only civil engineering being taught, the school has expanded to the point where courses in mechanical, civil, chemical, and electrical engineering, chemistry, and physics are offered. Development of this broad curric- ulum was accomplished under the direction of three deans: Professor Carpenter. Carl T. Humphrey, and J. Stanley Morehouse—the present director. Today, os in 1905. able leaders realize the neces- sity for keeping abreast of developments in education and science. Veterans returning this year to the engi- neering school after only a few years' absence found numerous departures from the course of study which they remembered. History, Philosophy, and Psychology have been added to the list of essential subjects taken by oil engineers in the early port of their course. Addi- tions. substitutions, and reorganization have kept the specialized parts of their advanced training abreast of modem industry. However, the basic pattern is still the same. In the Freshman year, aspirants for degrees in all departments of engineering take identical courses. Intensive study of Mathematics and Physics provide the foundations of theoretical knowledge necessary for understanding the technical work of the years to come. Descriptive Geome- try and Engineering Drawing test the student's powers of visualization and begin the training that will enable him to portray accurately his own designs and under- stand the drawings of other technical men. The Sophomore year. is. in effect, an extension of the beginning work, with some deqree of specialization and more hours in laboratories added. It is in the Junior and Seniors years that the rosters for the separate depart- ments diverge most widely, as specific problems and practical application of theories occupy more and more of the student's time. Never is the scope of the work permitted to become too narrow, however, and each man samples liberally the work of his brother engineers. Freshmen crowd Mendel Amphitheotre for the course in General Chemistry which is part of the basic curricula that all engineers take in their first year. C'mon, get a move on, young fellow! Make it work! Familiar ex- hortation in the electrical laboratories for more than a quarter of a century. 68 Courses designed to give each student what is important to him from all branchos of engineering assure a broad technical background to all graduates. Here a group of civil engineers cluster around a transit as they work on a surveying project. Mechanical and electrical students take a shorter course in their sophomore year designed to ac- quaint them with the instruments and fundamental techniques of this work. Because the smooth campus lawns provide ideal working surfoces which will not often bo found in actual practice, a high degree of accuracy is demanded. Keeping the data book, too, is important; students must use a standard field book and moke their records according to the methods of professional engineers. The steel tape which the man in the foreground is reading baffles many a beginner, as he strives to duplicate the figure eight which the instructor deftly achieved in demonstrating how the tape should be coiled. 69 ENGINEERING A group undor fho wotchful oyo of tho professor apply a load of many thousand pounds to tost tho strength of a specimen under compression. Experience gained here enables the engineer to interpret more intelligently the tabulated doto on the strength of various materials which he will find in his handbooks as he progresses to design work in his last two years. Thus he satisfies the admonition which he hears repeated so often in the classroom that information is of no value to the student unless he under- stands its origin. Maintenance and replacement of laboratory equip- ment to keep it adequate to the task of providing the student with a means of testing for himself the theories which he learns from lecture and text book is also on endless task. This year, alone, several units were added to the Machine Shop. Internal Combuslion Engines Lab- oratory. and numerous other departments. No gleam- ing gas turbines or massive cyclotrons grace Villanova's laboratories to inspire owe in the mere observer, but there is an adequacy of necessary equipment with which the student can work and experiment and learn. Carefully planned coordination of this work in the laboratory with the many hours spent in the classroom developing analytical techniques for the solution of tech- nical problems is the essence of Villanova's prescription for the competent engineer. To the uninitiotod, a man of pipet, volve� , tanks, otc. To the civil engineer, the place where he sees the principles propounded in lectures on Hydraulics applied to practice. Here a group of mechanical engineers make the necessary adjustments to insure the proper flow of water to their equipment for an ex- periment in the adjacent steam laboratory. Alwoys associated with such a project are the dreaded lob reports which occupy so much of the engineer's time, so the men carefully record the progress of the test. Throughout the four years of his college training, the mochanical enginoer spends many hours in the drafting room. In freshman and sophomore years, he completes courses designed to develop mechanical drawing skill and the ability to read engineering drawings intelligently. Design courses in junior and senior yeor provide practical applica- tion of this training. 71 SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND FINANCE Second largest school on the campus is the School of Commerce and Finance, having an enrollment which comprises about one-third of the entire student body. Courses are offered in the major fields of Accounting. Pre-Low. Marketing, and Finance. Under these four cate- gories the business student is taught the rudiments of advertising, selling and buying, forecasting business con- ditions. and business low. Also, he becomes acquainted with the operations of banks, utilities, stock markets, public accounting, and government in its relations tc business. It is the purpose of the School to instill in the busi- nessmen of tomorrow a sound knowledge of political economy and business practices so that they can attain for themselves a better place in our modern competitive society. The school also inculcates in the student the par- amount principles of Christian Ethics which he is ex- pected to follow in his relations with others, in both busi- ness and social circles. Consequently the school does not confine its curriculum to purely business studies, but con- solidates the humanistic subjects—History. Languages, Philosophy, and Religion—into its program. It was in 1920 that a business course was first of- fered at Villanova os an addition to the Arts School curriculum. The immediate popularity of the course was evidenced by the large numbers who included it on their programs; and in 1922. the Commerce and Finance School was established os a separate entity. Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A.. has been dean since thot time. Un- der his capable administration, the school has aug- mented its curriculum to its present day status. Although some of the subjects are taught by priests, many pro- fessional men and businessmen—lawyers, certified pub- lic accountants, etc.—ore included in the faculty, giving to the students the advantage of their experience. In its early years the Commerce and Finance School conducted its classes in Mendel and Alumni Halls, but the increasing number of students required larger ac- commodations. Accordingly, in 1931. the Commerce and Finance School moved into a new building, now known to all students as C F. The courses offered in the Commerce and Finance School ore characterized by short hours in class, with many more hours of outside work required for home- work. research, and various projects. In the Freshman year all students take the same subjects—designed to give them a basic concept of the economic, political, and social system in which we live. As a Sophomore the student is offered some specialization, but it is upon Part of the dally routine for students of all schools is consulting the bulletin board; a brief glance acquaints the student with ony matter concerning him. Here are found lists of absentees, notices of meetings of clubs and societies, and changes in class schedules. New this year is the panel devoted to information pertaining to veterans. The central bulletin board located in Mendel Hall serves os a clearing house for activities pertaining to all schools. Ten minute intervals between lectures afford welcome relaxation from class routine. Tbis brief respite provides on opportunity for a last minute check on the assignment, a quick smoke, or a short discussion of plans for the evening or weekend. It is of particular value to the student whose hours are so arranged that he has a class in Mendel Hall followed by one in the Commerce and Finance Building. A basic course which is required for all business students in their first year is Accounting. Here the student makes his first contact with the practical business problems which will arise in future work in his major field; Marketing, Accounting, Finance, or Pre- Law. With the sharp rise in enrollment ond consequent increase in the number of Commerce and Finance students, the large ac- counting room is in almost constant use throughout the school day. At left, a group of freshman accountants listen to an explana- tion of the problem which they will soon begin to work out on practice sheets. Many hours of work outside the classroom are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the course. COMMERCE ANU FINANCE In contrast to tho laboratory coursos found in the other schools, Commerce and Finance studies are conducted almost entirely in the classroom. Post-war seriousness is evident in the attitudes of these economics student. becoming o Junior that he devotes a major portion of his study to one of four fields. The Accounting major prepares himself to take his place in society as comptroller, accountant, actuary— ever-important positions in business. Those interested in Banking, Stock Markets. Insur- ance. and other related phases of the economic world take their major in Finance. The Pre-Law course provides future lawyers with a sturdy foundation of legal principles which serve as a basis for study on a professional level in graduate school. The course in Marketing is for those interested in Management. Salesmanship, and buying and selling pro- cedures. The graduate of Villonovo’s School of Commerce and Finance is well-equipped to meet the problems of the modern business world: above that, he is a well- cultured. Christian gentleman. Students utilizo tho lunch hour in many difforont ways. Somo study or finish written assignments while others, apparently well up in their work, find time for a game of pinochle. 75 THE SEMINARY Aspirants to the Sacred Priesthood in the Order of Saint Augustine receive an important part of their train- ing in Saint Mary's Hall. While as collegians they study the philosophical sciences, they are being trained in the monastic life according to the ideal expressed in the Rule of Saint Augustine. For three years, while bound by temporary vows, the young Religious are on proba- tion, proving to themselves and to their superiors that they are qualified for a life of service in the Priesthood and in the Order. The requirements ore few, but comprehensive: sani- tas. scientia, sanctitas. Students must be physically sound, mentally alert, and morally good. And the Scho- lasticate is qualified to develop these endowments of body. mind, and soul. While prayer, study, and self-discipline are three phases of the life of these men. they are something more: they are characteristics that lend distinction to their every endeavor. To all their activities they bring the zest and enthusiasm of youth, plus the added stimu- lus of the realization that they are doing everything for God. The seminarians take pride in their association with Villanova. Villanova is not only their Alma Mater; it is also their Motherhouse. As they prepare themselves for their future ministry, they are keenly aware that from their ranks will be chosen the future administrators and faculty members of Villanova. Others of their number will be dispersed throughout the Province of Saint Thomas to fulfill duties in the many parishes, schools, and preaching missions maintained by the Augustinian Fathers. Their four-year stay at St. Mary's is but one phase in the comprehensive training of the seminarians. Pre- vious to this they spend a year in the Augustinian No- vitiate at Staten Island. New York, where the spiritual side of their training is stressed even more than while they are doing college work at Villanova. Finally, after completing their studies for the Bachelor of Arts degree at Villanova. they go on to further studies in Theology at the seminary in Washington, D. C., before they are finally ordained to the Priesthood. Graduate study for higher degrees in specialized fields usually completes the training of thbse chosen to join the college faculty. Left: REV. JOHN J. McCABE. O.S.A., Prior of St. Mary'� Hall. Right: REV. RICHARD M. PLUNKETT. O.S.A.. Master of the Professed Clerics. 76 Front Row: R. E. Stoinman, H. A. Cassel, R. F. Quinn, P. J. Glynn. E. P. Sheo. J. J. Meagher. E. L. Daley. H J. Connaghan. P. H. Foley. C. J. Squeglia, H. V. McGinn, N. H. Von Sile. Second Row:. J. G. Glennon, B. F. Gilgun, R. J. Hull. J. J. Shelly. B. A. Laxor. R. J. Preston.. J. M. Moore, J. L. Galligan, W. J. Wolsh. J. J. Community prayer occupies a large part of the Seminarian'� daily routine. The Office which they are reciting will be one of their daily duties throughout their entire priestly life. How ever, sufficient relaxation if pro- vided by a well-planned program of intro-mural sports and other activities. Facilities for these sports are available throughout tho year. Veltry, R. J. Winters, J. F. Sill, J. R. Em� , D. E. Brennan, B. T. Flynn. M. . Natalie. Third Row: H. W. Toenjes, C. F. Martin, R. S. Castello, J. J. Ferrence, E. E. King. J. C. McNabb, J. S. Brem, W. T. Monahan, J. L. Maqlietta. Fourth Row: D. L. Day, R. M. Chur- Bruck. J. M. Driscoll. J. A. Duffey. T. F. Wolsh, P. G. DeCicco. J. J. Getz. P. J. Keane. G. J. Theis. Lost Row: R. A. Griswold. J. E. Thomo. F. L. Melcher, F. J. Fittipaldi. R. J. DeSimone. W. H. Sul- livan, W. J. Reynolds. C. A. Pozero, T. Currin, F. X. Kelly. SUMMER AIVD EXTENSION SEHUOLS The role of Villonovo in the education field has not been limited to the custormary four-year course of instruction of young men in pursuit of Bache- lor degrees. For the past twenty-nine years Extension Courses have been conducted by the college on the campus and at Hallahan High School. Originally, the purpose of the Extension Course was to enable nuns to complete their gradaute work during their summer vacations. The plan proved a great success: and. in time, graduate Sisters became faculty mem- bers of the Extension School and instructed at their own convents. Realizing the need for more educational facilities. Father O’Hara. Diocesan Superin- tendent of Schools in the Philadelphia Diocese, requested Villanova to con- duct Saturday Sessions. In 1919 the first Saturday course was started. In time it became apparent that many lay working people desired to educate themselves further and to obtain college degrees. Therefore, in 1928, the Evening School Program was initiated to enable these people to attain their goal without having to abandon their daily occupations. Only subjects in the field of Commerce and Finance were offered, but the in- creasing popularity of the school resulted in the addition of such cultural subjects os Psychology. Education, and English. The Extension courses were not discontinued during the war despite the decrease in attendance. Because of the Naval Training Program at Villanova. however, the campus sessions were transferred, through the very kind offices of the Sisters of the Holy Child, to Rosemont College. At its outset, the Extension School was under the supervision of the — Prefect of Studies. Now it is conducted as a distinct function of Villanova College with Rev. Joseph C. Bartley. O.S.A., Ph.D.. Dean of the Commerce and Finance School, os its director. Though unassuming and little advertised, the School has granted degrees in the Arts and Sciences to over 1400 stu- dents. and. under the Augustinian ideols. continues its noble work. An important part of the course given to teaching nuns in the Extension School is the observation of methods of instruction under actual primary classroom conditions. The majority of the sisters serve os parochial school teachers while working for higher degrees. Degrees or conferred ot com- mencement exercises held in the chapel upon the completion of the summer school term. Evening ond Saturday School classes are held at Hallahan Catholic Girl's High School in Philadelphia. The courses offered attract people with diversified occupations and interests unified by their common desire for self- improvement. Right, a class of technical students receives in- struction in Mechanics from a member of the full-time engin- eering faculty. HI AVAL ADMINISTRATION Captain Thomas C. Thomas, USN, was appointed command- ing officer of the noval units on this campus in October, 1945. Presently under his jurisdiction ore all students in the NROTC and the V-5 Naval Aviation Training Program. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy class of 1925, Captain Thomos was commanding a division of high speed destroyer transports bofore his appointment to Villa- novo College. First Marine to fill the position of Executive Offlcor on the campus is Lieutenant Colonel Albert J. Roose. A graduate of The Citadel in the class of 1938, Col. Rooso servod with the Fifth Marine Division and was a staff officor in the Fleot Marine Corps before coming to Villanova. Lieutenant Commander Ashley L. Little, also a Naval Academy graduate, come to Villanova shortly ofter taking port in Opera- tion Crossroads. Here he teaches Ordnance, Fire Control, and Navigation. Previous ossignmonis include duty on the USS Iowa and the heavy cruiser, Fall River. 80 With the completion of the wartime V-12 pro- gram last summer. Villanova was chosen os one of the fifty-two schools in the nation to hove a peace- time Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Inaugurated in the fall term of 1946. the unit now has an enrollment of about 220 students. These fall into two separate categories, depending upon the nature of their committment to the Navy Department, but all men take similar training during their time on the campus. They may pursue any course of study leading to a regular baccalaureate degree, but must odd to their curricula certain naval science courses. The NROTC training consists of these naval science courses, drills and exercises taken at the college, and a minimum of one summer practice cruise or comp of approximately three weeks duration. One type of student will have training for three summers. Each student carries a minimum of one naval science course of three credit hours per semester. In addition, he attends a weekly drill period two hours in length, which consists in practice and demonstrations in laboratory work in connection with naval science courses in much the same manner that laboratory periods are utilized as part of courses in the natural sciences. Occasionally, military close-order drill takes place dur- ing such practice periods. NROTC students are not under military discipline or control at any time except when actually engaged in activities in connection with their novel work. They wear civilian clothes at all times except at the weekly drills. SHIPS COMPANY Fir t Row: Arthur Brombacher, CGM; Alexander Butler, CSK; Second Row: L. Nostelli, Y2c; John Ebert, FClc; John Feigh, George Huly. TSgt.; James Eigo. CY; Ralph William , CBM; GMIc. 81 hzm NROTC Front Row: Inglosby, Goodman, Smith, Moyor, Guzikowski, Keller. McCloncy, Kessler, Kearney. Middle Row: Hettel, English, Kiley, Wylde. Kennody, Kelley, Winemon, Cushwa, Minkoff. Top Row: Yates, McGovern, Roll, Nuber, Turney. Hunter. Kelley, Connell, Honssens, Lagno, Kennedy. 82 Front Row: Moffett, Snee, O'Donnell, Wieand, Amodio, Roth, Bauer, Savoca, Winger. Middle Row: Topper, Harris. Murphy, Walsh, Jaoger, Redmond, Space, Smith. Cook. Top Row: Wingor, Reichert, Callahan, Mueller. Mahon, White, Lynoss, Burko, Harris. Above: the trainees stand inspection by Admiral Riggs, Father McGuire, and Captain Thomas. Left: FClc Ebert gives instruction in the Mark 14 gun- sight. A working model and cut-owoy diagrams insure a complete understand- ing of the operation of the device, and the supplementary lecture by the petty officer acquaints the students with its application to naval weapons. The old gymnasium in Alumni Hall has been temporarily converted into a naval armory, and here the students receive much of their training. At right, Lt. Comdr. Little instructs a group in the operation and application of the Mark 2 Rangekoeper. At the completion of the lecture, the men are divided into small groups to apply what they hove learned on a model of the instrument which is not shown in the picture. 83 Top: Officer , too, must oti fy the scrutiny of the inspection porty. Center: Practical Work in Navi- gation forms an important part of the training of ony naval officor. It. Cmdr. Johns conducts the drill as the men work with typicol navigator's instruments including compass, parallel rulers, oir almanac, noutical almanac, and hydrographic office tables. Bottom: Trainees inspect a model taken from the rack of projoctilos, fuses, grenades, rockets, ond other equipment. From theso models the men will become familiar with the uses of the various weapons and also learn the color code with which they are marked. Exemption from the HANDS OFF regulation is by courtesy of Captain Thomas. ivnoTC Front Row: Morono, Gorman, Borgers, Gartner, Schroll, Friend, Coppa, Het- tinger. Second Row: Beals, Clark, But- well, Heenan, Cunningham, Cotper, Blaylock, Moore. Third Row: Beatty, Glaser, Gerold, Heoly. Donovan, Mox- anek, Borker. Top Row: O'Leary, Tuite, Curry, Ewing, Hittinger, McCauley. Seamanship is ever of at least equal importance with ordnance and naviga- tion in the life of the navy, and this phase of the training is not neglected at Villanova. At right a group of trainees check the accuracy of their flog hoist in the Signal Book . Ships of the fleet rely on visible means of communication such as this when they are travelling in formation, and the signal flags must be run up quickly and accurately or confusion will result. A. Zi'sO The forces of the City of Evil hove not since the coming of Christ given up the struggle for the possession of man's soul have not abandoned their centuries old war against the City of God . The pitifully weak struggle that man made to regain his own soul from time to time before the coming of Christ only caused more hope- lessness and despair in the heart of mon with each successive defeat. But with the coming of Christ and the Redemption, man. as an adversary of Satan, has acquired Titanic stature. No longer are his battles against Evil losing battles. Rother now it is Satan who struggles with a strength born of despair in the face of inevitable defeat. And the latest phase of Salon's struggle for the soul of man is his invention of the Evil of Communism. It is the old evil under a new disguise, the old evil of setting up a new City to oppose the city of God , a new Pandemonium a new Babel, a new barbarism and slavery, o new paganism and idolatry of the Stote which will demand new human sacrifices. Against this lotest onslaught, man is adequately armed with Christian Truth and Christian Virtue. Confident in these sources of strength, and in these only, the Christian warriors need fear no bottle with this new force. F 1 g 4 7 We stand at long last at the end of a road, our goal achieved, our purpose won. College life, and the war with which it was inseparably entwined, has slipped behind us; the long-prepared-for future stretches ahead. Perhaps because for most of us the way has been beset with serious delays, we are a bit incredulous now that we are actually ready to deport. Graduation appeared so distant during those years of conflict that the realiza- tion of it has to take hold of us gradually, by degrees. The memories of this, the class of '47, ore not the memories of the college classes of old. Many of the same ingredients are mixed in them, but the continuity is lacking. The world boiled over on our college careers: history invaded our classrooms. Large numbers of us suddenly found ourselves in uniform. We scattered to camps and colleges all over the nation. The Armed Forces did not take us as a body, nor did they release us os a body. As the war waned, little by little we be- gan to trickle back to Villanovo. Final victory ond peace released large numbers of us to join those already re- turned. The class in which we found ourselves could not look back upon a common lineage; but the spirit which Villanova imparts had bound us as a group during the war. and it drew us close together during that year which we hove all shared in common, our senior year. Let us look around during this pause between the past and the future. Some of us can see glimmering in the distance pre-war Villanova. Fresh from high school, we then gazed for the first time upon the stern coun- tenance of the Sophomore class, men dedicated to purg- ing us of our puerile ways. To make certain that our Father Touhy. appointed after only a year on tho campus mod- erator of a class composed largely of men just returning to tho college, was faced with the unusual situation of boing a stranger to many of the men in his class. Friendly interest and hearty cooperation in all class undertakings soon won him a high place in our esteem. Class officers did a masterful job in moulding their composite group into a unit. Front row: Sam Canning, student council rep- resentative; Dan Redmond, president; Dave Marano, vice-presi- dent. Back row: Harry Edwards, student council representative; Joe Brogan, treasurer; Bill Butler, secretary; Bill Boyle, student council roprosontativo. CLASS DF 1347 youthful energy did not upset the decorum of college life, they directed it into its proper channels. Attired in bow tie ond dinky, we carried many an upperclassman's trunk up long flights of stairs. The Student Council regi- mented our enthusiasm with long cheering sessions, dur- ing which we shouted, sang, and roared fighting praises to Villanovo until we had absorbed that good old do or die for Alma Mater spirit. Dark glances followed us if we failed to give the traditional hello greeting to our fellow students. Before long we were quite naturally exchanging helloes with Sophomores. Juniors, and Sen- iors. We had become a part of Villanovo. Satisfied with our new demeanor, the upperclassmen launched us on our social careers with tea dances at the local Catholic girls' colleges, where it was hoped we would acquire poise, smoothness, and a date for the coming Villanovo dances. The days sped by. The dances came, and brought with them lazy moonlight strolls through the campus. But there were other nights—nights made lively with raucous bull sessions, nights filled with study. Tests came. We tensed. We passed. Before we knew it our Freshman year had drown to a close. The sophistication we hod longed for upon our en- trance to Villanovo. we considered ours os Sophomores. Debonair, we frowned upon the antics of the incoming Frosh. Taking advantage of our traditional rights, we immediately began to discipline them. We followed time- hallowed paths. The Sophomore Cotillion ond all the ac- tivities of the college year were ours. Perhaps some of us can see ourselves in those bright days as Juniors. No year could top that one. We were familiar with the school, had made lasting friendships, and were well established socially. But not all of our members can look back to pre- war Villanovo. Some of us were still preparing for college when with a sickening impact news of the Jap attack on Pearl Harbor blared out from newspaper and radio. December 8, 1941, brought the war out of its European ond Asiatic background right into our lives. It still seemed distant, but we knew we were now a part of it. Those of us not in college wondered anxiously if we would ever get there. Those of us in college wondered how long we would stay. It wasn't easy to study when Bataan loomed more important than Economics or Eng- lish, when we expected to be called to duty any time. Villonova, little by little, began to lose its peace-time atmosphere. There were still dances, ploys, ond bull- sessions: but they were touched by the grimness of war. The new training program under Ciipper Smith em- phasized the building of the body not for sport, but for battle. We crawled, jumped, and climbed until we were a mass of aches and scratches. Practice air-raid alarms broke the routine of classes. One by one our friends left us for the service. Typical of the scores of Villanovans who interrupted their schooling to attend to the more urgent business of war is this group being sworn into the Army Air Corps Reserve. Numerous others chose to serve in the Navy and received the initial phase of their training here. A large percentage of these men have since returned. Many were graduated this year; others hove been delayed even more by their stay in the army. A few of the group will never return. 89 CLASS DF 1947 First Row: Do Logo, Monoglo, Reilly, Manning, Gowan, LoBelle, Mihalelt, QuindUn, Coll. Second Row: Lyttle, O'Connor. Goode, Hairsine, O'Brien, Fetmire, Holland, McFadden, Breen, Donoghue. Third Row: Korneff, Kasper, Pesce, Jokewoy, Bradley, Sentner, Binder, Reardon, Riegger, O'Donnell, Kerrigan. Fourth Row: Con- ning, Skorka, Connelly, McCorthy, Luley, O'Neill, Cecil, Baum- gardnor. Fifth Row: Honrotty. Johnson, Schornberg, Wiedenhater, Rubio, Deasy, McCauley. In order that the large number of us who still re- mained might be able to complete as much of our edu- cation as possible before being called to active duty, Villanovo initiated its accelerated program in July, 1942. Under this program classes continued throughout the summer. Every time we looked at a book the outdoors beckoned. All vacations were slashed to the bare mini- mum even for those of us who elected not to take the accelerated coruse. The Fall semester of 1942 began with a long- awaited Centennial Mass at which his Eminence, Dennis Cardinal Dougherty, Archbishop of Philadelphia, offi- ciated. The solemnity and beauty of this ceremony so impressed those of us fortunate to attend it that it will always steal into our minds when we mull over our days at Villanovo. By now we were fully owake to the seriousness of war. Our attitude towards our studies reflected the gen- eral attitude of the nation. We had to produce all we could, work with a singleness of purpose, realize that our position was still ‘‘soft compared to that of the fellows overseas. Most of all. we had to fight the temptation of slipping into a frame of mind which sought to escope responsibility by reasoning, What’s the use? The future is too uncertain to plan for. It was during this term that Les Brown beat out the music for Villanova's last real Junior Prom for the duration. The year 1943 molded Villanovo into a military in- stitution. The gradual change which had been develop- ing since the beginning of the war suddenly became an established fact. Those of us who were starting the new term sow that such a change was coming: when, we did not know. This, coupled with the knowledge that before long many of us would be called to duty, lent to the Centennial Ball a peculiar poignancy. It was the last big dance. It was something special, for it was not only the Centennial Ball, but also the Senior Prom. Because of impending February graduations, the Seniors had de- cided to have their dance in January. On the night that it was held the sharp clomp of horses' hooves on paved roads sounded throughout the neighboring country-side, for gas rationing had almost precluded the use of auto- mobiles. The romance and charm of the post seemed to hover about the campus. Many of us were saying good- bye to our girls and buddies, formally, that night. Then it came. On February 23. all who had enlisted 90 CLASS DF 1947 First Row: Butler. Higgv Edwordi. Boyle. Moreno. Redmond, Bro- gan. Doyle. Ungaro, Burke. Second Row: O'Brien, Fallon, Spaeth, Schubert. Colman, Horowitx. English, Collins, Willett. Caruso. Third Row: Burke. Schwartz, Boos. Lukacs, Moyer. Conaty, Winger. Fourth Row: Jorda, O'Donnell. Finegon, Gory, Nealon, Brinjac. Fifth Row: Jordan, Begot, Clark, Murroy. Sixth Row: Paradoe, Bon- ner, Murphy, Capuzxi. in the Air Corps Reserve were on their way to Miami Beach for basic training. On February 15 the Army gave oil reservists notice to active duty on March I. College life quickened with the excitement of hurried departures, hasty farewells, and shouts of good luck. Then it settled down to the routine grind—for approximately one month. On May 30 the V-12 moved into Villanova. After this the college colors might aprpopriately have been changed to navy blue and marine green, because that is what we were wearing. The civilian hues that had dotted the campus at the beginning of the war had ail but disappeared. Villanova looked its port, and played it well. We who now entered the college from high school found the sombreness we had expected. Those of us who hod remained in school now tasted military dis- cipline. We drilled as well as studied. The atmosphere was martial, not collegiate. In time, like our classmates before us. we left Villanova for training stations in all parts of the country. During the early part of 1944, the new Drum and Bugle Corps gave its first concert at a band rally at Rosemont College. This Corps was destined to develop into our military band, which enlivened inspections and games. But more important than the band, the games, or any other activities were the news reports which told us of the progress of the war. The Allies invade France! Buzz-bombs blast London! The Americans break through at Saint Lo! The road to Paris is opened! Along with our books we had another text, the newspaper: we had an- other prof, the radio. By mid-semester of 1945 a few of us, now veterans, were trickling back to civiilon life and into college. But it was not until the eighth doy in May when the Allied High Command announced to the world that Germany had unconditionally surrendered that Villanova began to feel the grasp of war relaxing. There was a new bounce to our walk. Our mood slipped into harmony with the Spring weather. It was one down, one to go. Victory was still in the air when the class of '45 held its Senior Ball. For the first time since the beginning of the war, we filled the Field House with the swish of evening gowns. The sudden collapse of the Japanese Empire touched off celebrations that bordered on the delirious. We in the service filled the skies of the world with fire- 91 CLASS DF 1947 works. At Villonovo. the Chapel bell pealed forth an anthem of victory. The band staged an impromptu pa- rade. Amid the confusion and the din many a Villa- novan found himself giving thanks before the tabernacle. It required no great mental gymnastics on our part to convert to peace-time thinking. Our prime concern immediately shifted from the war to our own careers. We began to descend on Villanova in ever increasing numbers. Civilians were no longer oddities; Orientation sprang back into being after a lapse of two years; new life was injected into the social calendar; our class began to grow. We were well represented at the Soph Cotillion, in the Fall of ‘45. which brought Chuck Gordon to Villa- nova's campus. Eager after so many lean years, a good many of us managed to dance to Eliot Lawrence in the winter, to attend the Inter-Frot dance in the spring, and. of course, all of us then in school flocked to our own Junior Prom. Under the chairmanship of Don Collins we turned out a dance which was definitely pre-war. An- other sign of the times was Villanova's reversion to the good old two-semester year. The summer of 1946 was to be the first summer since Pearl Harbor that the col- lege would not present a regular semester of studies. Before we took off for the vacation we elected officers for the coming school year. When Fall rolled around. Villanova shook under the impetus of our return. By cor. train, and bus we con- verged on the besieged office of Father Dwyer, our new Dean. Faces popped up at us out of the past. It was a reunion spiced with all the gusto and confusion of a presidential convention. Shouts bounded through the halls and up the stairs. We shook a hundred hands as we were swept down the corridors by the mob. It was Dane Committes: Hoi Vorani, Patron Chairman; Jim Conoty, Refreshments Chairman; Charlie LaBelle, Dinner Dance Chairman; Sam Canning. Belle Air Ball Chairman; Kirk Holland. Ticket Chair- man; John Burke, Decorotions Chairman. Sam Canning, energetic dance chairman, reports on the progress of the senior dance committee at a meeting of the class in a room in Mendnl Hall. Original plans were formulated at a smoker held in the Commereo and Finance Auditorium. CLASS UF 1947 Hello again. In the long lines which twined through Mendel Hall we had ample time to firmly re-establish old friendships. That night, groups of us once again gazed at the Chapel spires which rose up tall in the moonlight. Once again we wore a track across the cam- pus to the P.O.; we strung out along the Main Line on our way to Bryn Mawr or Ardmore. Again we watched the lights of 69th Street shake into view as the P W pulled into its terminal. But there were innovations, too. Some of the halls had been renovated to such an extent that we could only take wild guesses as to where our old rooms had been. The new barracks which were going up caught our eyes immediately. They represented a kind of a marriage between two chapters in our lives. And this was the better half. It was not difficult to see that the old college at- mosphere had completely reasserted itself. We pondered abstract problems. Our conversation turned to the courses we were taking, to our profs, to our plans for the future, to basketball and football, to the girls we dated or hoped to dote. Now and then the war would pop into our conversation, but our ability to pass lightly over its more unpleasant aspects merely demonstrated how fast it was fading behind us. We were becoming absorbed with the familiar routine of lectures and study. It was not until the quarterly examinations that we sud- denly realized how close we were to what we had al- ways dreamed about—graduation. Two affairs still remained to crown our social life at Villonova: the Senior Prom and Dinner Dance. Com- mittees under the chairmanship of Sam Canning and Charlie LaBelle swung into action—and there we were, one night gliding post toll, white columns to the music of Hal McIntyre, the next, dining and dancing in the Jefferson Room of the Hotel Adelphia. Our weekend was filled with gaiety, a gaiety touched by solemnity and flavored with a note of regret. Before the date set for our graduation we wit- nessed ceremonies inaugurating a new building project for Villonova. Now, with our diplomas in hand, it seems fitting that we should step off into the future with our Alma Mater. Villonova shall build upon the firm foun- dation of a glorious past. We, the class of '47. shall build our lives upon the foundation of a Catholic college education, a foundation of Christian morality, of knowl- edge. and of faith. The successful culmination of many years of hoping and striving brings happy smiles to tho faces of graduates and their guosts. An unusual foature of this year's commencement 4 4 I A 4 ifui 93 FRANCIS J. BAGOT 309 Gront Avenue. Hightstown, New Jersey. Highstown High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Spanish Club (I. 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4): Holy Nome Socioty; Bond (I); Intra-murals (I. 2. 3); Belle Air (I. 2): Villonovon (2. 3). ROBERT O. BARRETT 40S Coton Avenue. Brooklyn. New York. Seton Hall Preparatory School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Spanish Club (I. 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4): Intra-murols (2. 3). JAMES M. BAUMGARDNER Emmitsburg. Morylond. Emmitsburg Hij School. B. S. in Economics. (June). N. I O. T. C.: Intro-murals (2. 3. 4). GEORGE J. ALLISON. JR. 32 Wellington Rood. Ardmore. Penn- sylvania. Lowor Merion High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Spanish Club (I. 2). HOWARD J. AUCLAIR 113 Wawbook Avenue. Tuppor Lok Now York. Holy Ghost Academy. Bachs lor of Arts. (June). Intra-murals (I. 2. 3 94 HARRY J. BINOER 6727 Sydonhom Street, Philodolphio. Pennsylvonio. Lo Solle College High School. B. S. in Economic� . {FebruoryJ. Villonovon (I, 2. Exchango Editor 3): Belle Air (I, 2): Boto Gommo (I, 2. 3): Intro-murol Boslotboll (i. 2. 3). DAVID T. BLAKE 24 Howthorno Avenue. Princoton. New Jorsoy. Bloir AcoJomy. B. S. in Educa- tion. (February). JAMES M. BONNER, JR. 603 Bollytor© Road, Wynnowood, Penn- sylvania. St. Josoph's Preparatory High School. Bacholor of Mechanical Engineer- ing. (February). Studont Council (2. Chairman 4): A. S. M. E. (2. 3. 4): Villa- novan (I. 2. 3. 4); 150-Pound Football (2. 3. 4); Oriontation Committoo (2, 4); Dra- matics (I. 2): Boto Gamma (I): Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); Sophomore Cotillion Com- mittoo: Intorfroternity Ball Committoo (4); Veteron's Club (4); Flying Club (2). DONALD G. BOOS 4 Elm Court. Buffalo. Now York. Fosdick- Maston Pork High School. B. S. in Eco- nomics. (June). Spanish Club (3. 4); Footboll (I): Intra-murol Softball (I. 2): Varsity Bosoboll (2. 3. 4); Delta Pi Epsilon (2- 3). WILLIAM F. BOYLE 319 Muir Avenue. Hozolton, Ponnsylvonia. St. Gabriel's High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (February). Bond (1) : Sanctuary Society (I, 2, 3. 4); Phi Koppo Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A. I. E. E. (3. 4); Orientation Committee (3. 4); Villonovon (2) : Studont Council (2. 4); Intro-mural Basketball (I. 2. 3. 4); Softball (2. 3): Sophomoro Closs Treasurer. 95 JOHN J. BRINJAC 573 South Second Street. Steelton. Penn- sylvonio. Horrisburg Catholic High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June). Varsity Football (2. 3): A. S. M. E. (I. 2. 3. 4): Villonovon (3, 4): Intro-murols (3, 4): Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4). C. JOHN BURKE WILLIAM H. BRADLEY 5 North Shomokin Stroot. Shomokin. Pennsylvania. St. Edward's High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Votorans Club (3); Intra-murol Basketball (3. 4). WALTER J. BRANNIGAN 24 Rowell Street. Dorchester. Massa- chusetts. Boston College High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Varsity Foatball Monogor (4); Baseball (3); Span- ish Club (2). JOSEPH L. BROGAN 2416 East Cumberland Street. Philadel- phia. Pennsylvania. Northeast Catholic High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June). Phi Kappa Pi (2, 3. President 4): Senior Class Treasurer; Student Council (3. Chairman 4); Villa- novan (2, 3): Intra-mural Boskotball (I. 2. 3, 4); A. I. E. E. (3. Vice-Prosident 4). 766 Balfour Road. Grosse Pointe Pork. Michigan. University of Detroit High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (February). Sonctuary Society (I. 2. 3. 4); A. I. E. E. (3. 4); Phi Kappa Pi (4); Intra-murol Football (I). 96 WILLIAM A. BUTLER 28 Robort Streot. Hamden. Connecticut. Hamden High School. B. S. in Economic . (June). Sponish Club (I. 2); Oiontotion Committee (2. 3): Intro-mural (I. 2. 3): Sophomore Cotillion Committee. JOHN J. BURKE 145-10 34th Avenue. Flushing. Long Itlond. New York. La Salle Military Acade- my. B. S. in Economic . (June). Sopho- more Cotillion Committee: Vartity Swim- CLARENCE M. CALL 821 Moin Street. Clarion. Pennsylvania. Clorion Senior High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (February). ming (2. 3): Belle Masque (2. 3. 4); Intro Dramatics (2. 3. 4); Glee Club (I Veteran Club (3). FRANCIS J. CANFIELD 218 Wembly Road. Upper Darby. Penn- sylvania. Upper Dorby Senior High School. B. S. in Economic . (June). Dolto Pi Ep- ilon (2. 3): Spanish Club (I. 2); Intro- murols (I. 2). SAMUEL J. CANNING. JR. 16 Metropolitan Oval. New York. New York. Cranford High School. B. S. in Economic . (June). Sophomore Closs Secretory: Junior Clots Vice-President: Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3): Villonovon (I. 2. 3. Sports Editor 4); Belle Air (I. 2. 3. Pho- tography Editor 4); Student Council (2. 3. 4); Oriontotion Committeo; Glee Club (I. 2. 3): Intro-mural (I. 2. 3. 4); Sanctu- ary Society (I. 2. 3): Holy Namo Society (I. 2. 3. 4); Belle Air Boll Choirmon. 98 ALFRED A. CAPUZZI 889 North 40th Street. Phiiodelphia. Pennsylvania. St. Thomas More High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer- ing. (February). A. S. M. E. (3. 4). ROBERT E. CASEY North Mountain Avenue. Bound Brook, Now Jorsoy. Molvorn Preparatory School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Vorsity Golf (I. 2. 3. 4): Intro-murols (I. 2. 3. 4); Span- ish Club (I. 2); Sanctuary Society (I. 2. 3). JAMES J. CARTER 516 10th Stroet, Brooklyn, Now York St. Francis Preparatory High School. B. S in Economics. (June). Delta Pi Epsilo: (3. 4); Spanish Club (I. 2): Intra-mural (I. 2); Varsity Baseball (2). HARRY A. CASSEL 106 Knox Street. Norristown, Pennsylvonic St. Motthow's High School. Bachelor o Arts. (June). C. S. M. C. (2. 3. 4); Togo stan Club (2. 3. 4); intra-mural Sport (2. 3. 4). ANTHONY V. CARUSO 418 Roseville Avenuo. Nowark. Now Jersey. Bar'inger High School. B. S. in Biology. (February). SAMUEL E. CIRIACO 1317 North 13th Stroot. Reoding, Ponn- sylvonio. Reoding Senior High School. B. S. In Biology. (June). Intro-mural Sports (I. 2): Sanctuory Society (2. 3): Villonovon (I. 2. 3). EUGENE L. CECIL. JR. 4021 19th Street. N. E. Washington. D. C. McKinloy High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (February). A. S. M. E. (I. 2. 3. 4). MAXIM M. CHEPENUK 68 South Tamoquo Street. McAdoo. Penn- sylvania. McAdoo High School. B. S. in Education. (June). Varsity Football (I. 2. 3): Epsilon Phi Theta (I. 2). FREDERICK J. CLARK 3711 Glenwood Road. Brooklyn. Now York. Brooklyn Preparatory High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Villonovon (2. 3. 4): Sophomore Cotillion Committee: Junior Prom Committee: History Seminar (3); Intra-murals (I. 2. 3. 4). WALLACE C. COLLINS 37 Rosemont Street. Dorchester. Massa- chusetts. The Boston English High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (Feb- ruary). Villonovon (3); A. I. E. E. (3. 4); Bolle Masque (2, 3); Phi Kappa Pi (2. 3. 4). 99 JAMES E. CONATY 3 Sherwood Terroce. Yonkers. New York. Lo Solle Military Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). German Club (2. 3. 4); Villanovon (I, 2, 3): Votorans Club (3). HUGH J. CONNAGHAN 7930 Gormontown Avenuo. Chestnut Hill. Ponnsylvonio. Roman Catholic High School. Bachelor of Arts. (June). Intro-murals (I. 2. 3. 4): Tagaston Club (I. 2. 3. 4); C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. President 4): Schola Can- torum (I. 2. 3. 4); Confraternity of Christion Doctrine (3. 41 ALEXANDER COLMAN 19 Henry Street, New York. New York. Seward Pork High School. B. S. in Elec- trical Engineering. (February). Varsity Football (2. 3): Football Monogor (4); Bello Mosquo (2. 3). 100 JAMES P. CONNELLY 6144 Lebanon Avonuo. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. St. Thomos Moro High School. Bachelor of Arts. (February). WILLIAM J. CONNER. JR. 279 New Milford Avenue. Dumont. Now Jersey. Dumont High School. B. S. in Physics. (June). MICHAEL A. CRUISE 1723 North 59th Street, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. St. Joseph's Preporotory High School. Bachelor of Chemicol Engineering. (June). EDWARD L. DALEY 140 First Streot. Mochonicville. Now York. Augustinion Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Tagoston Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Schola Con- torum (I, 2. 3, 4); Intra-murals (I. 2, 3. 4). GREGORY A. D'ANGELO 58 North Roberts Rood. Bryn Mowr. Pennsylvania. Lower Merion Sonior High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Varsity Football (I, 2. 3); Spanish Club (I. 2. 3): Delto Pi Epsilon (2. 3). EDWARD M. DEASY 790 Quinton Avonue. Tronfon, New Jer- soy. Trenton Cotholic Boys High School. B. S. in Chemicol Engineering. (June). Phi Koppo Pi (2. 3. 4): A.I.Ch.E. (2. 3. 4). JOSEPH T. DeLAGO 1019 South Oldon Avenue. Trenton, Now Jersey. Trenton Cotholic Boys High School. Bochelor of Mechanicol Engineering. (June). Sonctuory Society (I. 2. 3. 4); Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A.S.M.E. (I. 2. 3. 4); Intro- murol Softball (I. 2. 3): Choir (2. 3). JOSEPH M. DERVIN ADOLPH J. DiSALVO 1665 North IOth Street. Reoding, Ponn- jylvonio. Reeding High School. B. S. in Civil Engineering. (Juno). 10 Westfield Road. Ardmoro. Pennsyl- vania. Malvern Preparatory High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Student Council (2. 3): Holy Name Society (I. 2): Spanish Club (I. 2): Varsity Baseball (2); Intro- murals (I. 2, 3. 4). JOHN F. DONOGHUE 1957 Hudson Boulovard. Jersey City. New Jersey. Seton Hall Preparatory School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Intro-murals (I, 2. 3. 4); Varsity Track (2. 3); Froshman Football. JOSEPH J. DONNELLY 120 Chester Avenue. Gorden City. Long Island. New York. B. S. in Economics. (Feb- ruary). JOSEPH B. DOYLE 762 Wynnowood Road. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. West Philadelphia Catholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (Feb- ruary). Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4): His- tory Seminar (I. 2): Spanish Club (I. 2): Intra-murals (I, 2); Bello Air (2). DAVID L. ENGLISH 605 Diehl Avenue. Bethlchom, Pennsyl- vania. Bachelor of Art . (June). Sym- phonic Band (I. 2): Dance Orchestra (4). JOHN L. DWYER 111 Bethlehem Pile. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Northeast Cotholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Spanish Club (I. 2)- HARRY J. EDWARDS 1742 South Yewall Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Electrical Engi- neering. (June). LAWRENCE J. FALLON 3811 Baring Street. Philadelphia. Penn- ylvania. St. Thomas More High School, lachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June). hi Kappa Pi (I, 2.' 3): Studont Council [2): Sophomore Cotillion Committoo; lunior Prom Committee: Sanctuary Society [3. 4); A. I. E. E. (2. 3). CHARLES S. FESMIRE 7G0 West Marshall Street. Norristown. Pennsylvania. Norristown High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Intra-murals (2. 3). o o I SO o, 103 WILLIAM J. FLAHERTY 326 Woshington Avenue. Hovertown, Pennsylvania. Archmoro Preparatory School. B. S. in Economics. (June). JAMES J. FINEGAN 519 South High Street. West Chester. Pennsylvania. St. Agnes High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Varsity Basket- ball (I. 2. 3): Sponish Club (I. 2): Holy Nome Society (3. 4): Bolle Air Boll Com- mittee (4): Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4); Intra-murals (2. 3). ROBERT E. FITTIN 123 North Essex Avenue. Orange. New Jersey. Seton Hall Preparatory School. B. S. in Economics. (June).. Sponish Club (I. 2): Varsity Football (3)’: Intra-murals (I. 2. 3). PHILIP H. FOLEY. JR. 7142 Normal Boulevard. Chicogo. Illinois. Augustinion Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4): Schola Contorum (I. 2. 3. 4): Tagostan Club (I. 2. 3. 4): Confraternity of Christian Doc- trine (3. 4). WILLIAM W. FORD 42 Vera Stroot. Wost Hartford. Connecti- cut. Williom H. Hall High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). 104 PATRICK J. GLYNN 620 Garfield Avenue. Rockford. Illinois. St. Thomas High School. 8achelor of Art . (June). C. S. M. C. (2. 3. 4): Togostan Club (2. 3. 4); Scholastic Choir (2. 3. 4). CHARLES C. GALLAGHER. JR. 4016 School Lono. Droxol Hill, Ponnsyl- vonio. Upper Darby Senior High School. B. S. in Economic!. (June). Spanish Club (I. 2): Sophomoro Cotillion; Intro-murals 3). JAMES L GALLIGAN 60 South Madison Avenue. Upper Dorby. Pennsylvania. Augustinion Academy. Bache- lor of Arts. (June). Togostan Club (2. 3. 4); C. S. M. C. (2. 3. 4); Scholo Con- torum (2): Intro-murols (2. 3. 4). ROBERT E. GOODE 7203 Eastern Avenue. Baltimore. Mary- land. Kenwood High School. Bochelor of Mechonical Engineering. (June). Intra- murol Softball (3. 4); A. S. M. E. (3. 4). ZIGMUND J. GORY 35 B Street. Whitinsvillo. Massa- chusetts. Mosonutten Military Academy. B. S. in Economics. (June). Varsity Foot- ball (I. 2, 3. 4); Spanish Club (I. 2); Delta Pi Epsilon (I, 2. 3. 4). THOMAS L SOWEN 4937 Pulaski Avonuo. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Northeast Catholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Villanovon (2. 3); Spanish Club (2. 3). THOMAS J. HAN RATTY 2536 South 17th Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Southeast Catholic High School. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. (June). Belle Air (3, 4); Villanovon (I, 2): Phi Koppo Pi (3. 4): A. I. Ch. E. (4). JOHN E. HAIRSINE 712 West 26th Street, Wilmington. Dela- ware. Archmere Preparatory School. Bache- lor of Mechanical Engineering. (February). A. S. M. E. (I. 2. 3. 4); Phi Kappa Pi (I. 4); Band (I): Intra-mural Swimming (I. 2. 3. 4). EDWIN J. GUNSHORE 405 West Green Street. West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. West Hozelton High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Spanish Club (I 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (2, 3); Intromurals (I. 2. 3). JAMES W. HARKINS 744 Church Lono. Yoadon, Pennsylvania. West Philadelphia Catholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Vorsity Foot- ball (I. 2. 3). ROLAND W. HIGGS 53 Bonk Street, Trenton. New Jersey. Fronton Catholic High School. Bachelor � 1 Electrical Engineering. (June). Phi Koppa Pi (2,'3. 4): Junior Prom Commit- fee; Sanctuary Society (3. 4); Villonovon (I. 2. 3. 4); A. I. E. E. (3. 4); Catholic Interracial Intorcollogioto Committee (I. I. 3. 4). PETER A. HIN, JR. 3-33 Lyncrost Avonuo, Fair Lawn. Now Jersey. St. Josoph's High School. B. S. In Economics. (June). Intra-murals (I. 2. 3); Spanish Club (I. 2); Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4); Holy Namo Society; Swimming Team (2. 3). EDWARD K. HOLLAND 16 Pork Avenue. New York. New York. Saint John's Preparatory School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Belle Mosque (I. 2); Intramurols (I. 2. 3. 4); Amateur Night (I. 2. 3): Choral Society (I. 2. 3); Holy Nome Society (I. 2. 3). ROBERT M. HOROWITZ 37-31 76th Street. Jackson Heights. New ork. Newtown High School. B. S. in iology. (June). Band (3, 4); Interracial ociety (3. 4). PHILIP E. JAKEWAY. JR. 413 West Dutton Street. Kalamazoo Michigan. Saint Augustine High School. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. (June). Vorsity Boskotboll (3); Varsity Baseball (3): Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4); A. I. Ch. E (3. 4). 107 RICHARD C. JORDAN, JR. 434 Groonviow Lone, llonorch, Hover- town, Ponnsylvonio. Wost Philadelphio Catholic High School. Bacholor of Elec- trical Engineering. (February). A. I. E. E. (2. )• BRADFORD W. JOHNSON 120 Hilliboro Street, Raloigh. North Corolino. Cathedrol Lotin High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (Juno). Sanctuary Society (I); Choir (2. 3): Phi Koppa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A. S. M. E. (2. 3. 4); Student Council (2). JOHN W. JORDAN 434 Greenview Lone, llonerch, Haver- town. Pennsylvania. West Philadelphia Catholic High School. Bachelor of Elec- trical Engineering. (June). A. I. E. E. (2. 3). 108 ROBERT J. KANE 509 West Tabor Road, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. B. S. in Biology. (Juno). RAYMOND W. KASPER 440 Eost Franklin Street. Trenton, Now Jersey. Trenton Catholic Boys High School. B. S. in Chemical Engineering. (June). Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4); A. I. Ch. E. (2. 3. 4); A. C. S. (3. 4); Student Council (3. 4); Intro-murals (I, 2, 3, 4). SIMON M. KORNEFF 1014 Ridge Avenuo. Pittsburgh. Pennsyl- vonio. Allegheny High School. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (February). Phi Kappa Phi (3. 4); A. S. C. E. (3. 4); Intra- murols (3. 4). CHARLES J. LaBELLE 71 Ludlow Street. Sarotoga Springs. New York. Saratoga High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Freshman Basketball: Varsity Bosketboll (2): Intra-murals (I. 2. 3. 4); Choral Society (I). JOSEPH E. KERIGAN. JR. I0S Ingorsoll Grove. Springfield. Massa- chusetts. Monson Academy. B. S. in Eco- nomics. (June). Intro-murals (I. 2. 3. 4); Football (I): Delta Pi-Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Sophomore Cotillion Committee: Financiers' Frolic Committee: Amotour Night (I. 2). Interfraternity Ball; Spanish Club (I, 2. 3. 4). JOSEPH T. LORD 26 Soint Davids Avenue. Wayne. Penn- sylvania. Norristown High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Spanish Club (2. 3) : Varsity Bosketboll (I. 2. Captain 3. 4) ; Varsity Baseball (2. 3. 4): Golf (I). ALEXANDER LUKACS 33 Honson Avenue. Fords. New Jersey. B. S. in Education. (February). o o 0 RICHARD A. LULEY WALTER C. LYTTIE 7711 Hudson Avenue. North Borgon, Nov Jorsey. Union Hill High School. B. S. ii Economics. (June). Navy Band (3). Gordon Spruce Apartments. 33. 42nd and Spruce Streets. Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer- ing. (February). MARK A. MANNING. JR. 908 Turner Avenuo. Droxol Hill. Penn- sylvania. West Philadelphia Catholic High School. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. (June). A. I. Ch. E. (3. 4); Band (3); Sonctuory Society (2. 3); Intra-mural Base- ball (2. 3). VINCENT J. MALONEY 593 Riverside Drive. New York. New York. Ridgefield Pork High School. Bacholor of Civil Engineering. (February). Intecno- tionol Relations Club (4); A. S. C. E. (3. 4); Intro-murol Boskotboll (2. 3). DAVID MARANO 2127 Morris Street. Philadelphia. Ponr sylvanio. South Philadelphia High Schoo Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (February| Senior Class Vice-Prosidont; Villanovan (J 3. 4): A. S. C. E. (2. 3. 4); Varsity Base boll (2. 3). no BERNARD W. MAYER 929 Honover Avonuo, Allentown. Penn- sylvonio. Central Catholic High School. B. S. in Biology. (June). Organist (I. 2. 3, 4): Intra-mural Softball (I. 2): Gor- man Club (2); Infirmarian (3). john j. McCarthy 794 Collego Avenuo. Hovorford. Penn- sylvania. Saint Thomas More Catholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4); Varsity Track (I. 2. 3. 4); Spanish Club (I. 2). HAROLD A. McCAULEY 1713 Virginia Avenuo. Hagerstown, Mary- land. Hagerstown High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). N. R. O. T. C. HUBERT V. McGINN 1211 South Maple Avenuo. Freeport, Illinois. Augustinian Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). Tagaston Club (I, 2. 3. 4): Saint Mary's Scholastic Choir (2. 3. 4); Intra-mural Sports (I, 2. 3. 4): C. S. M. C. (3. 4). Robert a. McDonnell 2605 Almond Street. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. B. S. in Economics. (June). Varsity Boseboll (2. 3. 4); Vorsity Boskot- boll. 2. co-captain 3. 4); Spanish Club (I. 2). Ill ANTHONY F. MENALIS 2922 Eost Victoria Stroet. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Northeost Catholic High School. B. S. in Biology. (June). Band (2. 3): Intramurali (2. 3). VINCENT J. McPEAK. JR. 605 Codor Street, 8ristol. Pennsylvania. Saint Joseph's Preparatory School. B. S. in Biology. (June). Varsity Football (2. 3. 4): Villonovan (4): Orientotion Com- mittee (4); Sonctuory Socioty (I. 2. 3. 4): Holy Nomo Society (3. 4): Intra-murals (I. 2. 3. 4). JOHN J. MEAGHER 13 Ardsloy Rood. Uppor Darby. Pennsyl- vania. Augustinian Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). Togoston Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Schola Contorum (I, 2. 3. 4); Intra- murals (I. 2. 3. 4); C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4). EDWARD L. MILDE 39 Ploza Street. Brooklyn, Now York. Brooklyn Preparatory School. B. S. in Eco- nomics. (June). Spanish Club (2. 3): Varsity Boskotball (2. 3). JOSEPH P. MIHALEK 2140 South Shiolds Stroot. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. West Philadelphia Catholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Varsity Bosoball (3). I 12 WILLIAM T. MONASLE 743 Engle Stroot, Chostor, Pennsylvonio. Saint James Catholic High School. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. (Juno). Villonovon (I, 2. 3. 4); Bello Air (3): Sanctuary Society (3. 4); Phi Koppa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A. I. Ch. E. (4); Sophomore Cotillion, Junior Prom, and Belle Air Ball Committees. MATTHEW J. NATALIE 414 Elm Avonue. Upper Dorby. Pennsyl- vania. Augustinian Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). Tagostan Society (I, 2. 3. 4); C. S. M. C. (2. 3): Augustinian Scholastic Choir (I, 2. 3. 4); Schola Con- torum (3). WILLIAM J. NEALON 127 South Irving Avenuo, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Scronton Central High School. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June). Varsity Basketball (2. 3): Intra- murals (I, 2. 3, 4); Dramatics (2. 3). LOUIS C. MURRAY Route 5. Bax 714, Conway Road. Orlando. Florida. Coscia Hall High School. B. S. in Biology. (June). Sanctuary Society (I. 2): Intromurols (2. 3): Varsity Basket- ball Manager (I. 2); Softball (I, 2. 3); Amateur Night (I). JAMES J. MURPHY 36 Huntington Road, Gordon City, New York. Garden City High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (February). Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4): A. S. M. E. (I, 2. 3, Chairman 4); Belle Mosquo (I, 2); Villonovan (3). JOHN J. OBRIEN 2420 Rosewood Lone, Merwood Pork, Hovortown, Pennsylvania. Winthrop High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Spanish Club (I, 2. 3); Intra-murals (2. 3): Flying Club (2. 3). JOSEPH H. NUNAN. JR. 25 West Turnbull Avenue. Hovortown, Pennsylvania. Hovorford High School. B. S. in Economics. (Fobruory). Vorsity Bosoball (I. 2. 3. 4); Ring Committee: Sponish Club (I, 2). HAROLD C. O CONNOR 11 Mount Vornon Avenue. Capo May, New Jersey. St. Josoph's Preparatory High School. Bacholor of Chemical Engineering. (February). Villonovan (I. Business Man- ager 2. 3): A. I. Ch. E. (2. 3. 4); Phi Koppo Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A. C. S. (2. 3. 4); Sanctuary Socioty (4) JAMES L. O'BRIEN 3954 Pine Stroot. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. West Philadelphia Cotholic High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (February). Villonovan (I. 2): Engineer (I. 2. 3): Phi Kappa Pi (2. 3. 4); Senior Dance. Co-chairman; A. I. E. E. (2. c cro- tary 3. Choirmon 4). EUGENE O'DONNELL 520 Prescott Road. Morion. Pennsylvania. B. S. in Economics. (February). MANUS J. O'DONNELL 682 Point Reoding Rood. Ardmore, Penn- lylvonio. St. Katherine's High School. 8. S. in Economic . (February). Delta Pi Eptilon (3): Holy Nomo Socioty (2); Span- ish Club (2). FRANCIS J. O'NEILL. JR. DuPont Boulevard. Smyrna. Dolowore. John Bassett Mooro High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (February). Vorsity Football (2): Varsity Baskotboll (?): Intramurols (2. 3): A. S. M. E. (4). ROBERT H. O'SULLIVAN 32 Gordon Road. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Choltonhom High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Track (I, 2, 3. 4); Cross Country (I. 2. 3. 4). ROMAN A. PASKA BENJAMIN R. PARADEE 4 Stonloy Avonuo. Morchontville. New Jersey. B. S. in Biology. (February). Sonct- uary Society (I. 2. 3): Intro-murals (I. 2. 3. 4): ISO Pound Football (I. 2. 3. 4); Senior Dinnor-Donco Commitroo (4). 2 South Curley Stroot. Baltimore. Mary- land. Loyola High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June). Glee Club (2. 3. 4): A. I. E. E. (2. 3. 4). 115 LAWRENCE E. PILOT. JR. 1121 Edmonds Avonue. Dre«ol Hill. Penn- sylvania. S . Joseph's Proporotory School. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (June). JOSEPH C. PESCE 415 Irwin Streot. Konnott Square. Penn- sylvania. Kennett Consolidated School. Bachelor of Chemicol Engineering. (Feb- ruary). Phi Kappa Pi (2): A. I. Ch. E. (I): Intra-murals Tennis (2). HAROLO A. PRYOR 320 Moin Streot. Medford. Massachusetts. Modford High School. Bocholor of Civil Engineering. (February). CHARLES B. QUINDLEN 1824 South Cecil Streot. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Wost Philadelphia Cotholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). ROBERT F. QUINN 1810 Cortolyon Rood, Brooklyn. Now York. Augustinian Academy. Bachelor of Arts. (June). Dramatics (2. 3. 4); Schola Cantorum (3. 4): Togoston Club (I. 2. 3. 4); C. S. M. C. (3. 4). 116 } EDWARD J. REARDON 7416 Foyette Street. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. North Catholic High School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Villonovon (I, 2. 3): D. P. E. (I. 2. 3): Intro-murols (I. 2. 3. 4); Dromotics (2, 3); Spanish Club (I. 2). JAMES H. REDDITT 25 Tenby Rood. Uonerch, Pennsylvania. St. Joseph's Preparatory High School. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (June). DANIEL L REDMOND. JR. Woodsido Rood. Borwyn. Pennsylvania. West Philadelphia Catholic High School. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (February). Sonior Class President; Belle Air Ball Com- mittee (4); A. S. C. E. (2. President 3); Student Council (4); Varsity Track (2. 3. 4); Vice-President Sophomoro and Junior Clossos; Sophomore Cotillion Committee: Belle Air Staff (4); Intro-mural Boskotboll (I. 2. 3); Phi Kappa Pi (4); Villonovon (2. 3. 4). FRANK J. REILLY 709 Cameron Road. Newark. New Jersey. B. S. in Biology. (February). GERARD C. RIEGGER 74 Gibson Street. North East. Pennsyl- vania. North East High School. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (June). Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4); Intra’-murols (3. 4); A. S. C. E. (3. 4). 118 HARRY SCHIFF 21 North I Oth Street, Philadolphio. Ponnsylvonio. B. S. in 8iology. (Febroory). ENRIQUE A. RUBIO S 606. Vedodo. Hobono. Cuba. Bclen High School. Bacholor of Mechan- ical Engineering. (February). Spanish Club (4); A. S. M. E. (4). GEORGE R. SCHARNBERG 265 Inglowood Drive. Pittsburgh, Penn- sylvania. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer- ing. (February). WILLIAM T. SCHNEIDER 670 North Terrace Avonuo. Mount Vernon. Now York. Fordhom Proporatory School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Span- ish Club (I. 2): Intro-murals (I). THOMAS M. SCHUBERT 6484 Woodbine Avonuo. Philodolphic Pennsylvania. Roman Cotholic High Schoo Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (June). Bello Air (I. Editor, 4); Villonovo (I. Managing Editor, 2. 3): Villanov Enginoor (3); Phi Kappo Pi (I. 2, Treo: urer, 3): A. S. M. E. (3). WILLIAM G. SCHURR Chancellor Hall Apartments. Philadel- phia. Pennsylvania. Holy Spirit High School. B. S. in Chemistry. (June). Sanctuary Society (3): Vorsity Football (3). HERBERT J. SENTNER Castle Gorden. Driftwood. Pennsylvania. B. S. in Economics. (June). Spanish Club (I. 2); Delta Pi Epsilon (3); Ring Com- mittee. Chairman (3); Intro-murols (I, ROBERT A. SCHWARTZ 162 Gregory Avenue. Passaic. New Jersey. Passaic High School. Bachelor of Elec- trical Engineering. (June). EDWARD P. SHEA JOHN E. SKORKA 213 Lyman Street. Holyoke. Massa- chusetts. Saint Jeromo's High School. Bachelor of Arts. (June). C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Tagoston Club (I. 2. 3. 4): Sscholo Contorum (I. 2. 3, 4): Intro-murols (I. 2. 3. 4). 75 Hart Street, Sayreville. New Jersey. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. (February). 119 DANIEL A. SPAETH 719 Chouncey Stroot. Brooklyn, New York. Power Memoriol Acodomy. Bache- lor of Electrical Engineering. (February). A. I. E. E. (3. 41. CARL J. SQUEGLIA 12 Fitz Street. Lawronco. Massachusetts. Lawrence High School. Bachelor of Art . (June). Intromurols (I. 2. 3. 4); Tagostan Club (I. 2. 3. 4): C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Scholastic Choir (I, 2. 3. 4). ROBERT E. STEINMAN 2432 Porkiomon Avenue. Reoding. Penn sylvonio. Mount Penn High School Bachelor of Art� . (June). C. S. M. C (2. 3. 4); Tagoiton Club (2. 3. 4); Con froternity of Christian Doctrine (4); Intro murals (2. 3, 4). DANIEL M. STONE 563 Locust Street. Hozolton. Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June). WILLIAM R. SULLIVAN 8420 Codwalder Stroot. Elkins Pork. Pennsylvania. Abington High School. B. S. in Economics. (February). Varsity Football (2. 3. Captain 4); Spanish Club (I. 2). 120 EDWARD J. TOSTANOSKI I SI Romsey Avonuo. Yonkors, New York. Fordhom Preporotory School. B. S. in Economics. (June). Delto Pi Epsilon (I. 2): Sponish Club (I. 2): Holy Nome Society (2, 3): Intro-murals (I. 2, 3). CARL G. UNGARO 4162 Orchard Street. Philadelphia. Ponn- sylvanio. B S. in Education. (Februory). Varsity Football (2. 3. 4). PAUL L. WEDDING 3813 17th Street. N. E.. Washington. D. C. St. John's Colloge High School. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June). A. I. E. E. (3. 4); Band (I. 2. 3). WILLIAM C. WESCOTT 628 Wolnut Street. Camden. Now Jersey. Camden Catholic High School. B. S. in Biology. (June). Villonovan (2. 4. Business Monogor I. 3); Sonctuory Society (3). CHARLES R. WESTCOTT White Horse Pike. Clementon, Now Jersey. B. S. in Biology. (June). PAUL W. WIEDENHAEFER R. D. 1. Longhorne Terroce. Longhorn®, Pennsylvonio. Nowtown High School. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (Feb- ruary). A. S. M. E. (2. Secrotory-Trcos- ur«r 3): Varsity Boseball (2. 3): Intro-murols (2. 3). CHARLES D. WILLET 117 West Broadway. Bordstown, Ken tucky. St. Joseph's Preporotory School Bachelor of Science. (June). N. R. O. T. C ROBERT F. YOUNG 47 Holmes Street, Rochester, New York. Aquinos Institute. B. S. in Economics. (February). Villonovan (I, 2. 4. Editor-in- Chief 3): Bota Gamma (I, 2); Belle Mosque (I. 2); Spanish Club (I, 2. 3); Delta Pi Epsilon (2, 3, 4). GORDON L WINEMAN 47 Kunkle Avonuo. Homer City. Penn- sylvania. Homer City High School. Bachelor of Naval Science. (June). N. R. O. T. C. Rifle and Pistol Team (3, 4); Navy Bond (3. 4). REENTERED COLLEGE TOO LATE TC BE PHOTOGRAPHED FOR THE BELL AIR: THADEUS J. PULA 2005 Bonk Street. Baltimore. Morylon Baltimore City College. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (Jur DERELASSES —or the Junior Clots: Ed Keller, student council representotive; Jim Feeney, Treoturer; PolliHo, President: Bob Monske, Vice-President; Tony Cocco, Secretory. Inset, Father O'Donnell, Faculty Moderator. These men ozonized the first Junior Week to be held on the campus since 1942. It inclu all the traditional events such as Mother's Doy, the Blazer Ball, the Junior Prom, and the Jui Dinner Dance. THE J U IV I D H CLASS THE SOPHOMORE CLASS FHESHMAN CLASS THE Front Row: McComUy. Compos, McElwee. Word. Ryon. Alvarez. Mills, Borscht , Climati. Doody. Socond Row: Nug nt, Chaplinski. Appleton. McFarland, Richards, Wynn . Sipo, Hafner, Soponare. Third Row; Walsh, O'Brien, Fessler, Malloy, Donahu , W tz l. Wynn , Murphy, Cl ary. Fourth Row: Hathaway, Burk , 0 hrl in, Mallick, Boyle, Mamiic, Jaskulo. Fifth Row: Bloom, Scanton, Bi- sontis. Wolsh, Brown. Bihen, Versoggi, Ackroyd, Racusin. Bonnin. Back Row: Smith. Nappan. Kryzoski, McCofferty, Chester. Walters. Sontry. THE JUIVIUn CLASS Front Row: LoBanca, Higgins. Warner, Crotty, Mendez, Boldassano, Starego. Montanario, McOonald, Callahan. Second Row: Coney, Hertkorn, Marziani. Cook. McGowan, Meyer. O'Donnell. Me- Nolley. Elliot. Flood. Third Row: Ruan . Kiely. Foley. Keller, Collins. Manske, Zelon, Williams. Heoly. Ringelstein. Fourth Row: Blozic. Cummings. Topper. Hood, Carlin, Dowe, Contwell, Barry. White, Quinn, McDermott, Zehler. Back Row: Yeager, Peters, Schmitt, Meccoriello. Ellinsky, Winger. Meriweather. Front Row: Broun, Hannon. Fanelli, Harrison, Mundy, Berenato, 0. J. McNamara. Second Row: J. McNamara. Conway, Quinn, Foster, Dillago, Costas, O'Brien. Third Row: Oasel, Lyons. Alvari, King, Shinners, Mancuso. Wright. Fourth Row: Bowell. Mcinerny. Neitzke, Woldorff, Altenpohl, Gammache, Forrest, Wilhere. Bock Row: fittin. Brannigan, Koen, Gawienowski, Flohorty. Cccco, Mon- ahan, Siano. THE JUNIUR CLASS Front Row: Petrolia, Moffett, Forebaugh, Goodman, Donohue, Tri- olo, Beti, Knect, Downey, David, Gartner. Horris. Second Row: Kearney, Mahon, McNamoro. Deliel, Hofner, Robleto, Sipo, 8ron- nan, Posted, Masson, Goronski, Mauer, Barton. Third Row: O'Neil, Kerestes, Knapp. Blanche, Burns, Murphy, Tuite, Cali. Hood. Bon- nes, Dotx. Back Row; Johnson, Donahue, Keene. Goffney, Durney. Scarcelli, Seifert, Severin, Nuber, Ways, Skeinke, Spengel, Norton. 125 Officer� of tho Sophomoro Clou: Dick Rico. Vice-President; Bob Suarex, Treasurer; Joo D'Aurio. Mother Burko, Clots Modorofor. President; ond Mitchell Budxilowicx, Socrofory. Not shown is tho class student council representative, Jerry Connor. THE SOPHUMOHE ELAS5 Front Row: Sutulo, Quinn, O'Kane. Molnar, Heilman, Suarex, Bar- bone. Grayouski, Borsellino, Shrein. Falgiotore, Foty. DiSandro. Second Row: Sternik, Dig, Haggerty, Chorba, Judge, Andreak. Bar- rett. Cosby, Berninger, Longo, Brett, McGee, Rooney. Third Row: Selfridge ludin, Dahlhaus, Lang. Stouch, Dwyer. Meyer, Schwortx. Dolon, Ccdy, Bloetx, Zouner, Rivera. Fourth Row: Maguire. Cadden, Joyce. 8ornes, Saboe, Martin. Ryan. Talvacchia, Silverio, Powers, Sullivan. Smith. Back Row: Heim, Johnson, Carroll, Doyle. Wilkis- son. Cole, Dodd, Stanley, Flannelly, Steffano, Stone, Weidner, Whitaker. 126 . Front Row: Hudak. Kleinknecht. Lofforty, Kelloher, Welsh, Corrol. Spera, Collation, Myers. Falcons, Kolm. McClusky, Clark. Second Row: Anno . Deosy, Honoy, Colagroco. Boyle, Stoelner, Scarpa, Cassidy, Downing, Alwoin, Kolly, Brown. Third Row: Fiti, Hsalsy. Donahue, Diesel, McGettigan, McHale, Tonetti, Dinee'n, Carrol, Minyon. Fourth Row: Broon, Mazurkiewicz, Archibald, Sandors, Boyle, Lighthall, Lobowitz, Kosobucki, Caccavaio. Diana, Galagher, Pleban, Schoonover. Back Row: Doloy, O'Shea, Pyne, Kelly, Mika, McCann, Steller, Foster, Kochert. THE SUPHUMHIIE ELASJi Front Row: Kunik. Naughton, McCue, Malloy, Meyer. Bird, D'Aurid. Webor, Doherty, McGonigle, Saffo, Genovesi, Hettinger. Second Row: Connolly, Doubet, Doyle, Fenning, McFarland, Caporaso, Knapp, Barrack, Rzybylowski, Cummiskey, Brown, Lobkowicz. Third Row: Serge, Antonnuccio. Strathmeyer, Agresta. D'Ambrisi, Langan, Shields. Santacroce, Collins, Gotti, Buonanno, Shedden, Smith. Fourth Row: Pileggi, Wanto, Cabrey, Tomosco, Adelizzi, Owens. Mohonoy, Young, Turner, Lynch, Appleby Bedrozinski. Back Row: Riloy, Terracciano, Gladfoltor, Gorman, Conway. Christenson, Hoff- man, Stoneloke, Chesko, Mullins. 127 THE FRESHMAN ELASS Front Row: Applegote, Henney, Neff, Sxymonski, Sloylon, Boylon, Allen, Smerook, Luberger, Remling, Miranto, Loumon, Marro. Sec- ond Row: Roberts, Dugan, LaBonca. Tomko, Gallon, Juliani, J. Schoos, Bantwoglio, Rygiel, Kucha, Savage, Anxar. Third Row: O'Brien, Agudo, Dasar, Sohmer, Moyer, Fischer, Beitzer, Connelly. Hickey, Heins, Heslin. Fourth Row: York, McNolis, Whitaker, Mc- Gowan, Torgo, Cameron, Connolly. Caufield, VonBrunt, Kingree, Quill, Quinn, Hickey, Hewlett. Rost, Postupack. Scopic, Wegener. Fifth Row: Bailey, Munday, Egon, Kilroy, Fohy, Smith, Muench, Con- field, Shuchart, Cullen. Back Row: Kilroy, Winters, Healy, Killroy, Raclawski. Front Row: Rochford, Connelly. H. Schoos. Hole, Gaeto, Montone, McGonigle, Crnkovick, Chmeil, McQuillan, Spina. Nowlan, Fischer. Second Row: Slack, Eichman, Boyle, Schorle, Boccello, Vosile, Dougherty, Goldschmidt, O'Brien, Callahan, Brennan. Third Row: Appleby, Staniukinas, MacMorran, Low, Ippolito, Fornwold, Hof- mann, Dellisante. Snee, Daley, Becker, Spivack. Fourth Row: Hola- hon, Bove. Monagle, O'Brien, Schratwieser, Coakley, Lynch, Coley. Chaya, Crerand, Monahon, Griffin, Reilley, Shannon. Fifth Row: Ruane, Lynott, Reilly, Kenney, Zande, Donnelly, Sollsoxer, Shelter, DiGiocomo, McCullough, Jonnusxls. Back Row: Binder, Wukitsch, Ludinski, Carroll, Schollmeyer, Hennessy, Deveney, Franko, Mc- Manus, Kennedy, Brennan, Probst, Pugliese. 128 THE FRESHMAN ELASS Front Row: Friend, Morono, R. Mandsehein. G. Mondschein. Fitz- myer, De Luca. Bundick. Povoni. Sorofin. Abien, Casfie. Socond Row: McGill, Blalock, Schroll, Tarpey. Pequignot, Kelly. Gulotta, Savoca. Donovan. Smith. Third Row: Valerio. Lonergan, Rush, Ger- old, Kiley, Hunter. Peterson. Burke, Roth. Fourth Row: McKoy. Bol- gor. Jacquotte. Heenan, Honafin, Mueller. James. Fifth Row: Dougherty, Borghrs, Ewing. White, Doland. Back Row: Regan, Morshall. Sickler. Piro. Lilly. t- Front Row: Karpis. Butler, Verna, Schoos. Borns. Holmes, Bozzacco. Second Row: Morilley. Roth. Conboy, Dovor. Querner, Diot, Mc- Dermott. Third Row: Varallo, O'Donnell, Schreiber, Hoselmaier, At- kinson. Back Row; O'Leary, Comiskey, Moore. Hicks, Gommache, Mooney. THE FRESHMAN ELASS Front Row: Huelsenbeck, Kurtx, O'Brien. Faluoni, Gorone. Murray, Snyder. McCann. Afford. Buckley. Brogan. Cuskey, Tirrell. Wooley. Second Row: Heininger, Sentner, Currie, Del Bagno, Houseman, Conboy, Doly, Wilbur. Jamieson, Nekoranik, McCue, Sweeney, Tir- rell, Ney. Third Row: Henry, McGeehan, Beretta, Trevison, Kirrane, O'Donnell. Cleary, Hernandez, Marziani, Coupe. Kirschner, Snyder. Fourth Row: Feichtner. Nugent, Woods. Reyner. Markham, Kane Burruano, Burke, Begley. McCullian, Mikas. Jessel. Duggins, Kirch- ner, Hinskie, Cahiel, Grouse, McLernan. Back Row: Bride, Roesgen, Stonins. Homan, Fronzoni, Nelson, Wummer, Haviland, Ritchey. Krieg, Kelly, Wollace, Riccio, James, Kelly. Morilley, Buckley, Gam- macheli, Cumaford, Dillon. Front Row: DeVine, LeBlanc, Nary. McNamara, Swanson. Graf, Feudi, Rigotti, McGrath, McGrath, Ford. Second Row: Ham. Hughes, Link, Pope, Haflinger, Dowgin, Kornan, Newman, Gilbert, Ruof, Hayes. Theilacker. Third Row; Ballester, Suarez, Schley. Neb- orok, Richmond. Rupprecht, Fundaleuicz, Rabaut, Menghini, Haley, Waldron, Thomas. Fourth Row: Lamb, Sireci, Sullivan, Knapp. Wil- liams, Liebner, Fitzgerald. Romeo, Neylon, Wilson, Troy, Frezzo, Beres. Back Row: Neri, Vidinski, Olsen, Zajar, Hammond, Aigel- dinger. Front Row: Morgan. Constantin, Canino, Gorman, Hartnett, Ross, Sabbatino, Smith. Fleming, Bruno. Second Row: Hamihan, Ellrich. Murray, Girvin, O'Brien, Quigley, Hulbert, Smith, Coufield. Third Row; Nix, Driscoll, Crane, Fenton. Chauvenet, Hennessey Fourth Row: McGrew, Macchia, Eklund. Morris. Coppalino. Fifth Row Schaub, Forley, Sweda. Trayer, Abreau, White, Reilly, Jennings. Back Row: Nolly. Burke, Zemaitis, McGrath, Connolly. Snyder. THE FRESHMAN ELASS Rev. James E. Hannan, O.S.A., Instructor in Religion, has been chosen for the important position of moderator of the largest class ever to enter Villanova. In addition to his duties as teacher and moderator, Father Hannon assists the college chaplain. Father Grimes, in his work of supervising the spiritual life of Villanova. 131 7 When at last God in the fullness of His own chosen time sent His Son into the world to become the Way. the Truth, and the Light . He sent Him into a world which had only groped its way in the search for meaning and happiness, which had come at last to set a value on nothinq except what was immediate, concrete, and helpful to physical well-being, which had in a word come to regard man's Earthly City as the Ultimate. The impact of the Word of God Who taught that we have not here a lasting city but seek one which is above —the effect of this Word on earth-minded men is nowhere better illustrated than in the account of the doubting Thomas. Christ, who came to lead men away not only from the barbarism of the jungle but also from the blindness and emptiness of soul-starving materialism, must be subjected to the skeptical scrutiny of those whom He is most eager to rescue, and must await the appraisal of those who are most in need of His message of Light and Hope. RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES In the religious life of Villonovo, very little is lacking for the fulfillment of every student's needs and desires. Daily Mass is celebrated for the benefit of resident sty- dents. and devotions ore provided for them each even- ing. Remembrance is made frequently in the doily Mosses for each student attending Villanova and for former students killed while serving in the armed forces. The theme of our mid-term retreat was the remembrance of those students who gave their lives in the post war. Prominent in the religious life of the campus is the Sanctuary Society. In labor that is little publicized but is spiritually most rewording, the members assist at all the religious activities of the campus. These men serve at daily Mass as well as ot all Benedictions of the Most Blessed Sacrament. They also assist ot the Stations of the Cross and aid in the various minor duties of the annual Retreat. Rev. Edwin T. Grimes, O.S.A., college chaplain, is director of all these activities. Rov. Francis Coon, O.S.A., on of our retreat masters of the mid-term retreat, gave frequent addresses in conference to the student body. Stressing a re-examination of spiritual values by each individual student and suggesting that we consider our education and aims in the light of our spiritual needs and desires. Father Coan mado a lasting impression on the studonts. SANCTUARY SOCIETY Front Row: Chorba. Mika. Steller, Sutula, Bove. Groff. Schroll, Dor- an, R. Mondshein, G. Mondshein, Suarez, Baeszler. Second Row: Schollmeyor, Pope, Diesel, Chmiel, Kosobucki, Falgiatore, Altenpohl, Monagle, Quill, Lo Blanc, Swanson, Hoffmann, Fornwall. Third Row: Hennessey, Fischer, Hughes, Boylan, Gallon, Ludin, Woidnor, Clark, Hildebrand, Tirrell. Back Row: Meyer, Roesgen, McFarland, Win- ters. Szymanski, Sickler, Krieg, White. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Redmond, Collins, Bonner, Brogan, D'Auria. Second Row: Kearney, Ryan, Edwards, Boyle, Keller. Third Row: Connors, Schubert, Montonario, Alvarez. ORIENTATION COMMITTEE First Row: Altenpohl, Bonner, Collins, Boyle, D'Auria, Minyon, Flood. Second Row: Gabreal, Brogan, Hudak. Montonario, Keller, McEntee. Schubert. Third Row: Edwards. Suarez, Dahlhaus, McDoncId Redmond, McNamara, Coco, Kearney. Fourth Row: McPeak, Ryan, Manske, Connor. THE STUDENT E 0 U IV E I L Chairman Jim Bonner wo on of tho molt active men on the campus throughout his time here. After three years in the army air corps, he returned to Villonova last spring and was elected to the Council soon thereafter. Joe Brogan, secretary-treasurer for the fall semester, assumed the chairmanship when Bonner graduated in February. The central coordinating agency ond governing body of student activities on the campus is the Student Council. This group serves as the connecting link between the student and the college administration by com- municating student opinion and desires to the college officials while, at the same time, instructing the student body os to the attitude of the Administration on various aspects of college life. Student elections are also con- ducted under Student Council supervision. One of the chief benefits derived from participation in such an or- ganization is the training it provides in administration and government. With its members representing a cross-section of the students, the council plays a major role in the Fresh- man Orientotion Program, which is designed to acquaint the freshmen with Villonova custom and tradition. Im- mediately upon entering the campus, the newcomer is brought into contact with the Orientation Committee. It is the members of this group who first welcome him to Villonova, direct him through his registration, and supervise his actions during his first months at school. Although the scope of the council's activities was limited during the wartime period, a return to its peace- time functions is now in progress. Evidence of this was first seen with the reappearance of the Freshman regs. The most ambitious project undertaken by the Student Council this year was the sponsorship of the Library Fund Dance held at the Villonova Field House. The affair proved to be a success both socially and finan- cially. The Council looks to next year for an even greater expansion of its activities. Activities of the student council were curtailed by the heavy class schedules, as were those of all other campus or- ganizations. There wos never a full at- tendance at the meetings, but Bonner and Vice-Chairman Don Collins acted os coordinators in planning the activ- ities of the group. 1924 THEODORE L 1923 JAMES K. LANAHAN 1922 WILLIAM A. O LEARY REV. JOSEPH HYSON. O.S.A. 1933 JOHN J. Ml 1932 MARTIN L. GILL 1931 STANLEY A. PROKOP REV. JOHN CRAWFORD. O.S.A REV. JOHN McCALL. O.S.A. 1940 EDWARD L. JONIK 1941 THOMAS J. MOORE 1942 WILLIAM E. SC 1922 TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF THE BELLE AI INB THE MEN WHO MADE THEM 1947 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 LES P. GAFFNEY JAMES P. KANE ALFRED J. PANEPINTO JOHN R. SULLIVAN FREDERICK G. WATSON JAMES M. HANLON 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 T. CORKILL GEORGE C. MALHAME ROBERT McGRORY THOMAS F. KENNEDY CHARLES B. O’CONNOR BERNARD J. McHENRY 1944 1945 1946 •J FITZGIBBONS JOHN J. SELFRIDGE Killed in Action S Sgt. Belgium, 1 16 45 This year, in addition to its other features, the Belle Air quietly celebrates the anniversary which marks the first quarter century of the publication. During this period Father Falvey and Father Sullivan have been preceded as Moderators by Father Hyson, Father Crawford, and Father McFall. Above are pictured the past editors who have successfully guided the yearbook from the date of its in- ception in 1922 until the present day. Past issues of the Belle Air and awards merited by them in nation-wide competition, indicating the excellence of the work of former moderators and editors, are also shown. Begun during the first few years of that era which was to contain the greatest advances of the school, the yearbook has correspondingly grown in stature. Having continued during rather lean years, even during the war period when conditions on the campus made publication almost impossible, the Belle Air now looks forward to a period of even greater expansion determined to reflect always, in a worthy manner, the history and ideals of Villanova College. 139 A BELLE IS MADE 1. INITIAL PLANS for the 1947 BELLE AIR ore formuloted of a con- ference between Father Falvoy, moderator, and the editor-in-chief early in May. 2. PLANS DISCUSSED at this meeting are worked out in detail under the expert guidance of Mr. Williom Cooke, repretentative of the publishing company, who will direct the preparation of the dummy —a working model of the proposed book. 3. THE COMPLEX JOB of arranging for the many photographs which make up a yearbook is discussed at another conference between Father Falvey and the photography editor. 4. NOTICES ore posted throughout the school informing the students of the time and place at which the pictures will be token. Senior portraits must be token early; group pictures, whenever the oppor- tunity arises. 5. THE GREATER PART of the actual picture taking is done by Carl Wolf, professional photographer, whose frequent visits through- out the year have made him a familiar figure on the campus. 6. ART WORK portraying the theme of the book must be started early in the year, and the writer who is to interpret in words what the artist portrays with his brush, must keep abreast of the work. 7. SIMILAR PAINTING techniques must be used by the various artists in order that their work will blend into a unified theme. 8. THE COLLEGE EDITOR assigns to the staff members the numerous articles covering all phases of school life which are indicated in the publisher's dummy. 9. ASSIGNMENTS often entail a great deal of research, which m it necessary for stoff writers to probe through many bock issue: the VILLANOVAN for detoils of college history. 10. CURRENT NEWSPAPERS often provide information concert recent activities. All stories must be carefully checked by the c editor before find approval by the editor-in-chief. 11. PART OF THE EXPENSE of the yeorbook is defrayed by od tisoments which members of the business stoff obtain from k businessmen and friends, of the College. 12. AT A MEETING of the sports staff, the sports editor, using p editions as models, eiplains to the writers the kind of work that be expected of them during the coming year. OUT OF THE vost number of pictures token, the best ore selected the photography staff for publication. The most difficult part of work is identifying individuals in the picturos selected. AT A CONFERENCE of publisher, moderator, ond editor, final isions are reached as to pictures to be used, length of articles, the manner of fitting ooch into the ever-present dummy. THE FINAL PHASE of the preparation of the copy is a thorough :king by co-moderator Father Sullivan, assistant professor of lish literature. A FEW WEEKS after the approved copy is sent to the publisher, proofs ore returned to tho campus for a careful reading by the orial board. This is tho final stop before the book is presented to students in its completed form. 143 Jim McNamara (loft). Sports Editor during tho Fall term, was succeeded in the Spring by Dove Marano (center). Jim Bonner was Copy Editor until other duties forcod his resignation. Editor Mott Kearney (seated) discusses the moko-up of tho next issue with Managing Editor Bill Altonpohl. Don Collins, who as- sumed the oditorial duties during the Spring term, is not shown. GOES TO PHESS Front Row: McManus. Meccoriollo. McNamara, Kearney. Father Klekotka, Altenpohl, Berenoto, ChenSee. Second Row: Bonner, Hudok, Westcott, Brinjac. Climoti, Nowlan. Third Row: Higgs, Chouvonet, D'Aurio, Homann, Marano, Grot, Kenny. Fourth Row: Kaiser, Sxymonski, Winter . Fifth Row: J. McNamara, Hoflinger, Meyer. Redmond. Dituri, Kucha, Lyons. Sixth Row: Marxian!, Me- Peak, Flaherty, Randolph. Kane. Seventh Row: Flatley, Mollick. Berninger, Brogan. R. McNamara, 8iretta. Top Row: Sontacroce, D'Ambrisi, Burns,.Conaty, Hock, Shinners, Sullivan, Saffo, Ryan. SYMPHONIC HAND Prominent among campus organizations which re- gained their pre-war status this year was the Symphonic Band. A military marching band had comprised the musical efforts of the student body during the war years. With the return of Father Handran from his duties as a navy chaplain, reorganization on a larger scale was quickly effected. Informal concerts were presented at the three nearby Catholic girls’ colleges, the first being offered at Rosemont on November 26. A New Year's Day broadcast over radio station WIBG combined the ef- forts of the band and glee club. Finally, the informal concert in the Field House was one of the first func- tions of the spring semester. At all of these concerts, standard and classical music was heard. A highlight of each program was the rendition of Three Trombonists by James Duffy. Bill Chauvenet. and George Beitzer. Other selections included Belle of the Ball. a medley of gay nineties songs, and Service Memories.” a col- lection of marching songs popular during World War II. The various programs ended with the ploying of the college Alma Mater. Father Handran, director of oil musical activities on the campus, Featured at the concerts throughout the year was trumpet soloist Dove English, shown here in o typical pose. BAND ROSTER Joseph Antonuccio Wilbur Boh George Beitzer Francis Bertlan Joseph Betz Sebastian Cattone William Chauvenet Michael Cheppa Donald Clork James Donnelly James Duffey David English Henry Franzoni Joseph Galyo Vincent Gammache Paul Hothawoy Jack Holmes Francis Hood John Kennedy Matthew Kearney William Kellerman George Low Donald Lehman George Monahan Thomos Murphy Robert McFarland John McNamara Alfred Petralia John Pleban Joseph Ringlestein Lawrence Roletter David Rothman Daniel Ryan William Scharle Frank Starego George Szymontki William Turner Eugene Valerio Alfred Wetzel James Yates James Rodgers. Manoqer Nicholas Marziani, Asst. Manager AIVCES After three years of serious curtailment due to the pressure of increased scholastic obligations, social ac- tivity had begun to return to a normal collegiate level in 1946. The opening of the fall semester this year brought new complications. The Field House, tradition- ally the scene of all college dances except the dinner dances, was- being used to house the overflow from the resident halls. Students were still occupying some of the bock rooms of the Field House when the seniors staged the first social function of the year on the main floor under the chairmanship of Joe Kerigan. There was no evidence of the unusual condition on the night of the dance, for a committee under Jim Conaty and Dick Eidom had provided ample disguising decorations. Bill Schurr handled publicity, and Merle Call distributed tickets for the affair. Music was provided by the Villanovans. college dance band, which had been reorganized after a lapse of several years under the direction of Paul Hathaway. Himself on able clarinetist. Hathaway succeeded in quickly bringing the orchestra to the point where their music was favorably received wherever they played. Next on the calendar was the delayed Sophomore Cotillion, usually the first function of the year. The dance was sponsored by the sophomore class and its primary function is to introduce the freshmen to the girls from the nearby Catholic colleges. Bill Hammersley and his orchestra gave their first performance on the campus. Highlighting the social season were the two formal dances staged by the senior class. Hal MacIntyre provided the music for the most elaborate Belle Air Boll in many years. Decorations for the affair were conceded to be the most effective ever arranged in the Field House. Indirect lighting arranged around the floor was the perfect complement for the voluminous draperies which hang overhead. The following night the seniors climaxed the social side of their college careers with a dinner donee at the Hotel Adelphia. An atmosphere of contentment permeated the gathering, for they realized that they had made a definite contribution to the rebirth of traditional college life ot Villanovo. Firtt Row: Pop . Brannon, Groff, O' Connor, Fallon, Collins, Feeney. Brogan, Murphy. Boyle, Donohua. Fornon, Sganton. Second Row: Schollmyer, Hatelmair, Haflinger. Third Row: Link, Hofmann, Bona, Lyons, Monogle. Higgs, DeLago, O'Brien, Malloy, Petersen, Bailey, Lilly. Fourth Row: Roddy, Brown, Kohle, Heilman, Molnor. McGee. Rooney, Boyle, McGeehan, Hinnessy. Fifth Row: Donahue, Spangle, Wynne, Korneff, Gerald. Bonner. Dosel, Swanson, Johnson. Krxyxot- iak. Sixth Row: Ways, Sondors, Devereaux, Conway, Knapp, Endres, Hafner, Wetzel. Seventh Row: Bundick, Sontry. Diesel. Burke, Now- Ion, Honrotty, Doley, Mayer, Achroyd, Deasy, Hanafin. Eighth Row: Wynne, Burke. Kospar. Officers of the fraternity frequently hold informal meetings in any convenient room in Mendel Hall to discuss plans. Above are Ray Kasper. Student Council Representative; Joe Brogan, President; Tom Honrotty. Sorgeant-ot-orms; and Jim Feeney, Treasurer. Crowded class schedules moke it difficult to find a time convenient for all; Roland Higgs, Secretary, is absent from the meeting. Historically second oldest of the campus fraterni- ties, Phi Kappa Pi is factually the oldest in terms of con- secutive years of activity. It was founded in the school year 1907-08. two years after engineering courses were introduced to Villanova's curriculum. Since that time it has had a continuous existence, and even during the recent war when extra-curricular activities were at on all-time low, Phi Kappa Pi continued to exercise a vigor- ous influence on campus life. Highlights of this year's program were the tradi- tional initiation night and smoker in January and the Inter-Fraternity Ball in the spring. The latter event has been substituted in the last several years for the foil dance formerly sponsored by the engineers alone. Initia- tion for Phi Kappa Pi is unique among the campus fra- ternities, os the pledges ore led blindfolded into the unfamiliar sections of Mendel Hall’s basement, and there subjected to all the indignities that their upper- class brethren can devise. Engineers from all departments are on hand to accomplish their worst by means of spe- cial arrangements of the laboratory equipment with which they ore most familiar. 152 BUSINESS FHATEBNITY Youngest of the froternol groups on the compus, the Delto Pi Epsilon is now in the process of returning to its pre-war stability. Revived in 1939 to afford the students of the Commerce and Finance School an or- ganization for social and cultural functions and to foster permanent bonds of friendship between its members, this fraternity wos the sponsor of successful dances, forums, movies, and smokers. Interesting lectures were given by professional businessmen from the Philadelphia area at forums conducted by the club during the school year. Social functions included the indispensable DPE Smoker-Initiation fete and the annual dance, the Financiers' Frolic, which was the highlight of the fratern- ity's activities. With the outbreak of war and the sub- sequent adoption of the accelerated and V-12 programs on the campus, the activities of the group were heavily restricted, as were those of its fellow societies. This year the fraternity has had only two functions on its calendar. One of these, the Inter-Fraternity Ball, was staged under the co-sponsorship of all the frats on the campus. In Spring, the DPE held its annual smoker after a colorful initiation ceremony. Now. under a revised constitution, the DPE plans Officers of the fraternity were: John Ciotola, Student Council Rep- resentative; Ed Keller. President; Geno Alvarez, Secretary; Joe Ooody, Treasurer; Bob Manske, Vice-Pesident. to rebuild to its former glory under the egis of Prof. Patrick J. Dougherty, who has been the moderator of this group since its inception. 153 First Row: Ciotola, Ryan, Manske, Mr. Dougherty. Keller, Doody, Climati, Compas. Second Row: Kiely, Borschke. Montonario, Myer. Higgins. Powers. Ringlestein, Peters. Third Row: Kerrigan, Pallitto, Oroxi. O'Donnell. Suarez. Coll. Meriwether. Fourth Row: Cocco, McNamara, McDonald, Diana. Meluskey, Corr, Foley, Mallick. ENGINEERING 5UEIETIES AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS Front Row: Honrotty Kasper. O'Connor, Mr. Blanchard, Skorka, Jakoway, Mon- agio. Socond Row: Hubbard, Deasy, Manning, D'Ambrisi, Strathmeyor. Back Row: Oollogo, Knapp, D'Auria. CIVIL ENGINEERS First Row: Roditt, Scanlon, Giangiulio, Mr. Gallon, Word, Rodmond, Morano, Brennan, DiSalvo, Calagrollo, Canrall. Second Row: Pilot, Cushuo, Brennan, McNamara, Nungont, Baylo, Burko. Blanche, Do Sandro. Third Row: Burke, Ervortson, Severin, Walth, McHale, Carney, Archibald. Dean, Manor. Fourth Row: Mazurkiowicz, Sontry, Haney, Woys. Pryor. Fifth Row: Doley, O'Sheo, 8arton, Devereoux, Karneff, Maloney, Stefano, Devine, Carroll, Riegger, Forrest. 154 Orgonizotion similor to that on o professional level is provided for oil departments of the engineering school by student chapters of the American Societies of Mechanical Engineers and Civil Engineers and the American Institutes of Electrical Engineers and Chemical Engineers. Primary function of these societies is to keep the students informed of the most recent developments in their fields—the latest scientific theories and their best practical applications. Although periodicals containing such information may be found in any technical library, the young engineer finds it more advantageous to have those related to his own work commented on and dem- onstrated by specialists. In addition to the knowledge he receives from the pages of society publications, the student receives in- valuable benefit from contact with members of the notional organizations, many of whom ore experts in specialized fields. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (Bottom) Front Row: Higgs, Wynno. Fallon. Boylo, Brogan. Ackroyd, Spaeth. Second Row: Spongol. Collin . Dotol. Hofner, O'Brien, Endres, Colman. Jordan. Back Row: Lyons, Wynne, Malnar, Kreyzosiok, Jordan, Burke, Connor . AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (Top) (Bottom) Front Row: Beals, Bonner, Murphy, Copa, Do Logo. Second Row: Hairtine, Cecil, Goode, Rubio, Johnson. Back Row: Brinjac, Walsh, O'Neill. Scharnberg, Wiedenhaefor, Altonpohl. ■ r THE SEMINARS Villonovo's seminars are designed to fulfill a basic need in the student's curriculum. There are a variety of studies which students desire to pursue, but find no time for in their program of specialized work. Seminar groups alleviate this defect and incorDorote such diverse sub- jects os poetry, debating, dramatics, international af- fairs, languages, and science. Father McShea heads the Poetry Society and gives it vitality and interest which organizations of this type often lack. The society operates with complete informal- ity. There are no officers, and the stream of interest flows as the whims of the individual members dictate. The society is affiliated with the National Association of Catholic Poets. The Spanish Club, under its proud moderator. Father Lozano, is the largest organization on the cam- pus. Its aim is to augment the class work by using the language at numerous sociol events that are held throughout the year. Plays ore produced in Spanish, and Spanish films are shown at the club's meetings. After undergoing a complete reorganization, the Debating Society has regained its post-war stature. A vigorous intercollegiate schedule was culminated by a forensic conference held at Princeton University. Closely associated with the Debating Society in aims is the Dramatic Club, which also made its first post-war ap- pearance. Three one-act plays were successfully pro- duced in March. Another influential organization on the campus is the German Club. Under the sponsorship of Father Lunney. it instills in its members a practical knowledge of German, while engaging in numerous social affairs with colleges in the Philadelphia area. Perhaps the most active seminar on the campus is the International Relations Club. Comprehension of world affairs is their goal, and meetings are held weekly to attain this end. Interclub discussions, together with radio forums held in co-operation with other colleges in the Philadelphia area, ore a constant feature. Affilia- tion with the United Nations Student Council and the United Nations Inter-cultural Society is accomplished through chosen representatives of the society. Wide divergence of ideas and interest ore the key- notes of the Villanova seminars. Here, under favorable conditions, ideas develop which aid in achieving the final revolution of the wheel that turns the student into an educated and cultured man. Top: Kappa Gamma Sigma, the Phytic Club. Front Row: O'Don- nell, Kanco. Wilhere. Socond Row: Conner, Heoly, Deaty, Bruno. Burnt, Sohmer. Center: Beto Gommo. the Debating Society. Fint Row: E. Sullivan, Turney. Daly, Homan. Kelley, Turner. Second Row: Elintky, T. Sulli- van, McDonald. Mallicli. Regan, Schollmeyer. Third Row: Collins, Carroll, Kucha, Hennetty. Bottom: The International Rolotiont Club pretentt a radio debate on the control of Japan. Seated: Agnet Dennitton of Chestnut Hill College and Villonovo's John Stanley. Standing: Brother Augustine of LaSalle College and Father Dunne of Villanova. 157 Poetry Club: Fanelli, Daly, O'Donnell, Yeager, Elinsky International Relations Club: First Row: Rout, Barret: Father Dunno, Wilkinson, Quinn. Second Row: Diese Conti, Stanley, Gilbert. Third Row: Rabaut, Doyle, Me Namara, Holey, Fanelli. Inter Racial Society: First Row: Bird. Nix (Secretary] Wilkes. Mollick (President). Second Row: Stanley, Keehr Doyle. Standing: Father Lunney, Moderator. SPANISH CLUB (3 Groups) First Row: Plebon, Gallagher, Caaccavaio. Callahai Capellavo, Doyla. Rodgers, Rullan, Bollestcr, Torza. 3e ond Row: Casey. Holey. Costantino, Annuntiata, Fath- Lozano, Keller, Daly, McDonnell. Fronko, Suarez. Thir Row: Boos, Menghini, Lehneis. Cole, Whitaker. Drisco Duffey, Helm, Remy. Fourth Row: Stoker, Crerand. Kin- ree, Ruane, Fundalewicz, Devereaux, DeLaCour, Hath way, Ferrin. Fifth Row: Quinn, Guijan, Burns, La- Zauner, Koeherb, Comerford, Oxford, McKinley, Boac First Row: Budzilowiez, Phillips, Gulotta, Keln, Collin Quinn, Keller, Sutula, Savoca. Second Row: Simpso Branner, McChesney, Keller, McBride, Marshall, Hughe Barrett. Anderson. Third Row: Price, Serge, O'Brio Strain, Callahan, Dowhan, Colameco, Kosobucki. Four1 Row: Acampa, Masterson, Rubin, Andracia, Sulliva McDonald, Bendov, Hornsby. First Row: Leon. Mendez, Minyon, Suarez, Smith, Kearne Carey, Gilbert. Ruof, Serge. Second Row: Sullivan, Nube Tuite, Powell. Kennedy, Saffo, Jaskula, Cook. Third Rov Probort, Kelly. Cristenson, Biroscak, A. Reeher, Sant croce, K. Reeher, Fernandez, Mika. Fourth Row: Conwa Chesko, Shannon, Postupack, Myer, Rabaut, Kernan, R vero, Agudo. Fifth Row: Kerigan, Roesgen, Trayer, Heal Labowitz, Del Bugno, Hittinger, Cullen, Daly, Riley, Pu liese, Spivack, O'Brien. ci qii'Q 159 The champions of the City of God. if they arc to prevail over the enemy from the City of Evil, must have a source of strength which will make them equal in combat to their subtle opponents. That source of strength is Eternal Truth. For, basically, no world combat is merely a physical struggle. The pitting of force against force is only the external sign of a more violent clash of idea agoinst idea, will against will, which continues at the treaty tables long after Armistice has silenced and restrained physical force. Villanova's mission to the world and her very special mission to her sons is to instruct them in the way of Eternal Truth, to show them the source of insuperable strength against any attack of specious Evil. She insists and always has insisted that the happiness which can only come of security from Evil derives from reliance on the Authority of God and the Responsibility of Man. She has trained and is always ready to train Champions of the cause of God and Man against the forces from the City of Evil who would destroy both God and Man. A VILLAM OVA’S Loft to Right: First Row: Yonolli. Dovid. Gottuso. Romanik. Wittch. Downey. Conttantino. Sondotky. Kono, Copriotti, Roger� . Second Row: Sweeney, McCarthy, Povolko. McPeok, Scorcelli. Komornicki. Rusto, Botiloff, Limonni, Wolff. Third Row: Assistant Coach Raimo, Lilienthol, Riley, Anderson. Sheehan, Carlin, Gory. Schleicher, Pas- When Head Coach Jordan Olivor opened Spring practice for the football season of 1946, only one ques- tion seemed important to Wildcat rooters. Would this first full post-wor season see Villonova regain its posi- tion as one of the major football powers in the country? The results of the 1943-44-45 seasons, with their player shortages and lack of adequate training periods combined with difficult schedules, had proved almost disastrous to the college football program, though not too disappointing to Villonova followers. It is a tribute to Coach Olivor and his assistants, Art Raimo and Jerry Neri. bearing in mind the scholastic demands made upon the Naval and civilian students which re- sulted in a scarcity of even inexperienced men. that Villonova was able to represent itself honorably, if not victoriously, at all times. This year, however, with promise of a team com- parable to any produced by 'Clipper' Smith, enthus- iasm was high. Bill Sullivan, who before leaving for the Navy hod been one of the most capable ends in the East, returned os captain of the squad. Bill Lilienthol, Syl Yonelli, Tom McCarthy, Zig Gory, all regulars of pre-war seasons, joined Romeo Copriotti and Lou Ferry, veterans of the 1945 team, and newcomers like Joe Rogers and Bob Polidor to give Coach Olivor his first opportunity to work with talented, experienced players. The entire college felt assured that the 1946 Wildcats would erase the blots of the overwhelming defeats of previous seasons os it started the long climb up the ladder to notional recognition. 162 VARSITY OF 1946 quoriello, Sullivan. Coach Olivar. Fourth Row: Perotta, Grande, Fifth Row: Doherty, Brown, Tulskie, Lannigan, Glowacki, Finklcstein. Zehler, Orsini, Temple. Dost, Polidor, Zimbo, Veling, Ferry Clovin. Berrang, Gordon, Colman, Cole. Led by team captain Bill Sul- livan (24) and Al Barker (41J, the 1946 Wilcot squad trots into the stadium for the open- ing gome with the Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy. Visiting Midshipmen solute Villonovo stands during o colorful holf-time review while their bond ploys our Almo Moter. Nearly 12.000 fans, mainly Alumni offending the first Homecoming Reunion Weekend since the outbreak of war. crowded Goodreau Stadium to witness the open- ing of Villanova's fifty-third intercollegiate football season. Coach Jordon Oliver's charges scored at least once in every period as they achieved a 40-6 victory over Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy. In a manner reminiscent of some of the great Blue and White aggregations of the post, the Wildcats romped to their first score shortly after the opening Bill Zohlor (19). with tho aid of on Important block, breaks loose on one of the outstanding plays of the afternoon—a sparkling 62-yord touchdown runbock of Kings Point Bob Groover's punt. Zehler, speedy halfback from Ridley Township High School, wot a dependable runner throughout the seoson and gives promise of a brilliant Wildcat future. play, and made five more touchdowns before the final whistle. Al Barker successfully kicked four points-after- touchdown. Freshman Fullback Ralph Pasquariello. capping a drive that started on the Wildcats' 34-yard line, pro- duced the first collegiate touchdown of 1946 on a 13- yard sprint through the line. Joe Rogers went over from the six late in the second period to give the Main Liners a 14-point advantage. The Mariners struck back in the waning moments of the some quarter when Jack Mc- Crane passed to Ed Michalski for their only tally of the ball game. The second half told an even more decisive story. Romeo Capriotti took a shovel pass from Andy Gordon and sprinted 45 yards for a touchdown. With four min- utes remaining in the third period. Rogers crashed through the line on a powerful drive of 37 yards for another 6 points. Villanova ate up 67 yards in the drive for its fifth touchdown in the final period, with Andy Gordon pass- ing to Dan Brown for the lost 23 yards. Zip” Zehler was the central figrue in the afternoon's most spectacu- lar run. He received a Kings Point punt, skillfully eluded three would-be tacklers, picked up a horde of blockers, and was off on a 62-yord scoring jaunt. As a unit, the Wildcat starting eleven functioned with coordinated power and finesse. The line play of tackle John Sandusky and guard George Pavalko was outstanding. Billy Sullivan, captain of the first Villanova football team to play a game on the campus since 1938. was particularly pleasing to the coaching staff because of his stellar performance at end throughout the afternoon. 164 In a game characterised by hard- running backs, Ralph Pasquariello (46) was outstanding for his ground-gaining lino plunges. Tom Smith, attempting to block, above, was another bright prospect ham- pered by injuries during the year. The Wildcat squad anxiously watches a strong Kings Point threat. Behind the team is part of the alumni section of the ca- pacity crowd that packed the stadium for the first campus game in eight years. Despite the unusually large number of Mariners trailing him. Al Schmidt (31) wos able to pick up valuable yardage before ho was stopped on the Villanova 35. This capable freshman fullback never hod an opportunity to repeat the fine performance he gove this afternoon, because of on injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. In o gome ployed in roin-swept Michie Stadium, Villanovo's inex- perienced team wot overpowered by an invincible Army squad that has dominated the national collegiate footboll picture for three consecutive years. An example of the Cadets' smooth run- ning attack is shown above in this typical Army power play. Bill Gustofson, quarterback, is about to shovel-pass to Elwyn Rowan (24), halfback. Rowan follows Jock Roy (63) and Milton Ruett (68). guards, around right end for a run that netted 10 yards. This was one of the few substantial gains made by the Army reserves ogainst a young Wildcot team. All-Americans Davis, Blanchord, Tucker, et ol. responsible for this year's high score, will be graduated before Villanovo's squad, minus only Captain Bill Sullivan, returns for next season's game. The eyes of the sporting world focused on Michie Stadium os West Point, which hod relentlessly downed 19 consecutive opponents in the lean years of wartime football, opened its 1946 season ogainst Villonova. which was seeking to regain its former place in major college competition. The result of the contest wos conclusive. Army's 35-0 conquest of an impressively strong Wildcot squad convinced the experts that the Cadets would be one of the front-ranking teams of the greatest season that col- lege football hod ever witnessed. Conviction grew to certainty in the ensuing weeks as teams like Michigan. Columbia, and Pennsylvania followed the Wildcat pat- tern in providing the pathway to Army's third succes- sive undefeated season. Consolation for miserable Villonova enthusiasts, who sat huddled in the driving rain, was the perform- ance of the Wildcat reserves, who outplayed Army's second team in the second period. Unbidden crept the ARMY foil On . . . Jambk NAVY thought . . . next year??? With the sodden football providing an elusive tar- get for eager hands, fumbles were inevitable. In number they were evenly divided: each team committed seven. But the experienced Cadets were alert to cover their own mistakes and equally quick to pounce on the Wild- cat miscues. Three of the five Army touchdowns followed directly from Villanova fumbles. Army's famous touchdown twins, Blanchard and Davis, were effective only in the first quarter; but each had accounted for one score and Blanchard had added two extra points before the Blue and White line man- aged to bottle them up. Both teams made frequent substitutions in the sec- ond period, and the balance of power definitely shifted to Villanova. The ‘Cots made two first downs, while halting the Cadet advance completely. Dan Brown then recovered an Army fumble on the Cadets' 37. and as the half ended. Villanova had penetrated to the enemy 27-yard line. In the second half, the Army ground drive failed completely, but the Blue and White secondary was un- able to halt the expert West Point passing attack. Foldberg scored once and Poole twice, with Tucker and Davis sharing the passing honors. Next task for the youthful Wildcat squad was to test the strength of a Naval Academy team which had ranked close to mighty Army during the war years but which had suffered heavy losses since the close of the previous season. A capacity crowd in Thompson Stadium, Annapolis, saw the Midshipmen, extended to the limit, eke out a 7-0 victory. The game was a bitter defensive duel, replete with savage tackling, which may have been largely respon- sible for the fifteen fumbles which marred the action. These ball-handling inconsistencies definitely contributed to the low final score. Navy's scoring opportunity came shortly before the end of the first period, when Villanova fumbled on its own 25-yard line. Roy Russell, substitute end. quickly re- covered for the Middies; and. five plays later. Navy reached pay dirt. Jack Welch, a former Villanovon. handled the ball from the T for Navy on the decisive plays. On a quar- terback sneak, he slipped through the center of the Wildcat line to the twenty. Next he handed the ball to Al McCully, who made a first down on the Villanova five. A penalty set Navy back to the ten-yard line, but Welch sent Pistol Pete Williams through to the one. Hawkins then crashed over for the score. Newbold Smith, left tackle for the Midshipmen, added the extra point with a perfect placement. Though disappointed with the outcome. Villanova supporters nevertheless had cause for satisfaction. Their scoring punch had been crippled by their inability to hold the ball, but defensively the Wildcats had all but matched the Midshipmen. The days of 49-0 humiliations had faded into on unpleasant past. The Blue and White squad from Philadelphia's Main Line were once more a power to be reckoned with in the footbalf world. Although both sides were victimized by nervous ball-handling throughout most of the afternoon, each side provided a few cleverly executed plays. This sequence indicates that the Wildcats were alert to every opportunity that arose during this strong defensive game. All-Catholic All-American Romeo Capriotti (33), tackled by a Navy player after a 21-yard run. flips a lateral to teammate Ralph Pasquoriello (46). who continued on additional 9 yards to Novy's 29. It � os this type of quick-decision ploy by former Wildcat teams that kept Villanova prominent in the pre- wor years in Eastern football circles. 167 M A B D II E T T E 'Cati 3(it J utii Shads, Morquette University’s highly rated aerial attack ground to a halt against the closely-knit defense of Coach Oliver's charges as the Wildcats downed the Hilltoppers by a substantial 26-13 score. Forty-three members of the Blue and White squad participated in the triumph. None of the 21.000 Shibe Park fans ever doubted the outcome, as Villanova struck early and often. Frank Kane returned the opening kickoff to the Wildcat 28- yard line. In six offensive plays, which included a 47-yard run by Joe Rogers. Villanova scored the first touchdown when Fullback Tom McCarthy skirted right end from the seven. Villanova scored again late in the first quarter when John Alcock fumbled on the Marquette 37, and Fresh- man Tackle John Sandusky recovered. Romeo Capriotti was the key man in the score that followed. After gain- ing 18 through his left tackle, he threw a 13-yard pass to Frank Kane, who stepped over from the six. In the third quarter the 'Cats began a third touch- down march from their own 33 when Orsini recovered a Marquette fumble. In four plays Villanova scored again as Bob Polidor took a pass from Andy Gordon on the 21 and sprinted across the goal line. Al Barker then made his second successful conversion attempt of the evening. The final score for the Mainliners come when Bill Wolff loteroled to Chick Welde, who trav- eled 21 yards along the left sideline. The Hilltopers resurrected their vaunted passing attack in the final period, with Halfback Royten giving a superb exhibition, and scored twice against the Wild- cat reserves. A past ploy click for Marquette. Roy Kuffel (54) take o long one ond sidettep Romeo Capriotti, who has just misted a last- second -stab at the fleeting Hilltopper. Throughout the season. Morquette ranked high omong the most pass-minded toams in the nation. Frank Kane outdistances the lost Marquette de- fender. Carl Schuette (53). ond crosses the goal line with the 'Cats second score of the evening. The visitors not only saw their own far-famed passing attack stymied, but were unable to halt the answering Wildcat barrage. In this game the Mainliners. turning in their best performance to date, began to achieve the heights predicted of them in pre-season forecasts. Ona {point £mU QhuAcudsih Sih ak HOLY CHtlSfi Intent on becoming the first Villonovo eleven to defeat a Holy Cross team, the 1946 Wildcats gambled desperately on rain-drenched Fitton Field. They took to the air in the second half and came from behind to score a 14-13 victory before 20.000 fans. Late in the first period. Amleto Del Bello climaxed a seventy-yard Crusader drive with a ten-yard pass to Wingman Walt Roberts in the end zone for the opening tolly. Gene DeFilippo's conversion was good, and Holy Cross held a 7-0 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, however. Romeo Capriotti. signal-calling halfback, solved the Holy Cross defense and broke through for 26 yards to the Cru- saders' 19. Andy Gordon aided in the Villanova touch- down with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Bill Zehler. Al Barker, working under pressure, converted for the extra point: and it seemed thot the score would remain 7-7 until the close of the first half. However. Holy Cross raced back 47 yards in eight driving ploys to score their second touchdown when Bob Sullivan plunged over from the one-yard line. DeFilippo's conversion attempt foiled, and the half-time score read 13 to 7. The Blue and White scored what proved to be the winning touchdown early in the third period, when a series of fumbles gave the Wildcats possession of the pigskin on the Holy Cross 40-yard line. Here again Andy Gordon provided the scoring punch os he threw a perfect strike to Dan Brown, who carried the ball over the Crusadesr' goal line. Al Barker's placement kick traveled squarely through the uprights, giving Villanova a 14-13 victory. The game won high praise from spectators and newsmen for the do-or-die fighting spirit which had enabled the Wildcat team twice to overcome the lead built up by the heavier, older Crusader squad. End Sam Costantino tackles Holy Cross fullback Roy Sulli- van after the Crusader had pushed through for a short gain into Villonovo territory. The soggy condition of the field, in- dicated by Bill Lilienthal' mud-spattered jersey (54), forced both teams to hold the use of their quick-breaking running attacks to a minimum. Lilienthal was slow in re- gaining his pre-war form, but he clinched a starting tackle assignment before the end of the season. Three standout Villanova linemen. Bill Lilienthal (54), Dan Brown (48). and Milt Komarnicki (40). are about to down a Crusader back as he attempts to sweep around his own right end. Brown, a West Catholic High gradurte, is one of the many Philadelphia area scholastic products who held down starting positions on this year's Wildcat team. 169 OvSlhpOWSUl dCoifjOA GEORGETUYVN With Andy Gordon blocking Georgetown end Benigni (46), Joe Rogers outsprints Robustelli (50) to begin one of his longest runs of the ofternoon. Throughout the entire season this ex-Cotholic High School back ranked high among the leading ground gainers in the nation. Against a better than average Hoya line. Rogers piled up 169 yards in 12 running plays. Captain Bill Sullivan, the only senior in Villanova's starting line- up advances tho ball after taking a short pass from Andy Gordon. A popular student and consistently outstanding ployor since he first earned a varsity position in 1941, Bill was honored with a starting assignment at end in the 1946 North-South Game at Birm- ingham, Alabama. Villanova's 19-2 victory over Georgetown Univer- sity at Shibe Pork ranked os one of the most impressive wins of the season. The Wildcats, paced by the spec- tacular runs of Joe Rogers and Romeo Capriotti, dis- played a precision in blocking that chewed apart a highly vaunted Hoya forward wall and cut down open- field tacklers with scythe-like effectiveness. Defensively the Main Liners were even more successful, as they held the Blue and Grey to one long run and bottled up their passing attack. Within the first ten mintues of playing time, the 'Cats ran up a two touchdown lead. The first score was made on a 38-yard off-tackle run by Joe Rogers after Romeo Capriotti had returned a Hoya boot from the Villanova 30 to the Blue and Grey 38. Frank Kane cut down the last Georgetown tackier for Rogers with on open-field block close to the sidelines. Four minutes later Capriotti set up the second Wildcat tally of the day. Forced to kick, Cap got off a 64-yard punt which was declared dead on the Blue and Grey 3-yord line. Taking the Hoya’s first-down kick. Capriotti returned it to the Wildcat 42-yard line. On the first play Rogers went to the 24. Following this, Gordon handed the ball to Capriotti on an off-tackle play; Cap, with excellent interference, rambled up the middle untouched for the second six-pointer. Midway in the fourth period the Wildcats started on the march again and traveled from their own 13 to another touchdown. Rogers, taking advantage of Brown's two-man block on the final play of the drive, went over from the 10 to score. Barker’s conversion try being successful, the Blue and White took a 19-0 lead. Georgetown drove to within two yards of a score in the third period, following John Preston's run of 70 yards. The Widcots braced; and. when Lilienthal, Brown, and Rogers piled up John McTamney on the final play of the drive. Georgetown's hopes of a touchdown went down with their T master. McTamney’s passing arm kept olive Hoya spirits, especially during the latter part of the contest. However, the Blue and Grey had to be content with only a safety to match the Wildcats’ three touchdowns. The two points were registered late in the final quarter when a Villanova fumble rolled backward and dribbled out of the end zone. 170 Employing tho stroight orm offectivoly, Bob Polidor (14) words off Angelo Nicketakis. Eagle right end. os he sweeps wide around his own left end in the first quarter of the game. The 'Cots were held deop in their own territory throughout the opening minutes of ploy. In the some period, Nicketakis caught a 15-yard pass for the first Boston score. HOSTDN COLLEGE (pLaxomswiA (Dacick Tony Connovo, Eagle holfback. on top of the pile, fails to score os the Wildcat line stops him inches short of the goal line. Syl Yanelli (43), a standout on defense until hampered by a back injury later in the season, bears the weight of the Boston push. Andy Gordon, directly above Yanelli, displayed remarkable pass- ing accuracy in throwing two touchdown passes in this game. Their second New England invasion of the season took the Wildcats to Braves Field. Boston, where they lost a heart-breaking game to a powerful Boston College eleven. The score. 14 to 12. reveals how evenly the two teams were matched. Boston's first score came when Bob Twomey. B. C.'s center, blocked and recovered quarterback Andy Gordon's punt on the Villanova 38. From this point Boston took to the air: and. in two fast- breaking ploys, put over their first touchdown of the evening. Panciera kicked the first of his two deciding points after touchdown, and Boston led: 7 to 0. Later in the first period, the Eagles tallied again. This time it was an explosive ground drive that pushed for fifty yards and another Boston touchdown. Villanova, off to a slow start, began to pick up speed late in the second period. After holding the Eagles for downs on their own 26-yard line, the Wild- cats struck swiftly through the oir. A Rogers to Gordon aerial from the box-formation carried the ball to mid- field. Here Bob Polidor took a Gordon pass and raced 24 yards for the first Wildcat score. Al Barker, who had been consistently accurate until this game, missed the goal posts with his placement try. At half time. Boston College led: 14 to 6. Both teoms tightened their defenses during the third period and prevented further scoring. The only real threat, a 64-yard run by Ralph Pasquariello, was nullified by a penalty. Midway through the last quarter the 'Cats found an opening: sparked by Steve Romanik, they pushed 59 yards in four plays to Boston's 36-yord line. Gordon took over here and tossed a shovel pass to Bill Zehler which completely deceived the Boston secondary. Half- back Zehler scampered around end. weaved his way along the sideline, and finally crossed with the final Wildcat tally. The conversion attempt was jinxed again as Capriotti's placement kick went wide. With the game nearly ended. Villanova tried des- perately to drive for the winning points, but the Eagles held fast and left the field with the victory. Highlight of tho contest came late in the socond period when Bob Polidor, rosorve halfback, took a Miami kickoff deop in his own end zone ond proceeded to sot a record which can never be sur- passed under existing rules as he traveled 109% yards for a touchdown. Above, left: Polidor, cutting to his left as the Villa- nova blockers begin to form, storts the amazing run that took him almost unmolested through the entire Hurricane team. Right: Bob is warmly groeted by his team-mates as he retires from the game. Below: In addition to a fast, powerful team, the Hurricanes brought North three cheerleaders who showered the Villanova root- ers with oranges ot holf timo. Charlie Mamzic, Wildcat cheer- leader, is about to hurl one high into the home team stands. MIAMI QhanqsLA, (paA eA, and (RsaftdA Easily the outstanding home game since the days of pre-war greatness was the hotly contested battle with Miami University. Although the Blue and White emerged on the short end of a 26-21 score, they pro- vided the 26,OCX) Shibe Park fans with a collection of thrilling offensive thrusts and stubborn defensive stands which robbed the defeat of most of its sting. Hard running, bone-jarring tackles, and precision blocking were commonplace. Bill Sullivan and Dan Brown staged a brilliant exhibition of end play. Sullivan was responsible for the key block which started Polidor on his historic touchdown sprint. In the first half the lead changed three times. Miami collected what proved to be the winning points late in the second period when Bill Wolff, reserve quar- terback, trapped on his own goal line while attempting to pass, threw the boll away. Rogers and Polidor scored the other Wildcat touchdowns in the first and third periods, respectively. John Siano made good on all three point after touch- down attempts. Harry Ghoul scored twice in leading the Southerners to victory. 172 D E T H D I T JihmA SjMfihiMd. An underdog Villanova football team traveled to the Motor City to face a strong University of Detroit eleven and upset them to the tune of 23-6 before 20,000 spectators. The Wildcats started out with a bang. After two mintues of the opening period. Posquariello shoved over for a touchdown, and Siano converted. Detroit then re- taliated with their only six points of the evening, as Ritoff sprinted 20 yards for the score. In the second period, the Wildcats marched deep into Detroit territory but were stopped on the six-inch line. The Titans took over and tried to run the ball out of danger, but the carrier was smeared in his own end zone for a safety. The score read: Villanova 9—De- troit 6. In the last period Polidor intercepted a pass and raced 28 yards for another Wildcat touchdown. A few minutes later Posquariello scored again after Bill Zehler had trapped a Titan punter on his own 17 on last down. John Siano made his sixth straight point after touch- down for the final score of the evening. An amazing one-handed tackle stops quarterback Andy Gordon as he tires to run through the Detroit line. Gordon, in his second year with Villanova, has developed into an excellent ball-handler and has been recognized as one of the most successful players in this area in the important position of quortefback of the T formation. Guard Al Barker, another returned veteran who was outstanding during his pre-war days on Wildcat teams, drops a Titan back, in a night game in Detroit. Previous to Villonovo's trip to the Uni- versty of Detroit Stadium, the Titans possessed the third highest ground gaining average in the country. Villanova was the first team this season to outrush the Detroit school; we made 231 yards to the home team's 201. Doctor Paul A. Loefflod, college physician for many years and a fomilior figure to Wildcat rooters, intently follows the action of the evening. A feme moment for the players before the opening of the second half os the team receives finol instructions from Coaches Olivor and Raimo. Teommotes on the championship Villanova teams of '35, '36, and '37, these two men ore port of one of the most youth- ful coaching staffs at any major college. Jordan Olivar performed a remarkable job this year in moulding a more than successful team from his inoxperienced squad. Romeo Capriotti (33) and Joe Rogers (60), key mon in the Villa- nova backfield of 1946 played important roles as the team won their final game of the season. Capriotti, silver star winner in the Italian Campaign, is forced to ploy with a specially constructed heel-pad as a result of an injury received during the war. FLORIDA (JioivMj. undsA ihs (palmA Vince McPeak, Zig Gory, and Billy Sullivan, only senior members of the Blue and White eleven, bade farewell to collegiate football to the happy strains of Villonovo's grand finale victory over Florida. 27-20. Florida scored first and last and added a spectacu- lar touchdown run at the start of the second half. The Wildcats overcame the Gators’ short-lived lead in the second quarter when Bill Doherty's interception of Doug- las Beldon's pass set up Rogers' three-yard scoring plunge. Siano's point after touchdown was the margin of the lead until a score by Posquariello and subsequent conversion gave Villanova a 14-6 half-time advantage. Joe Rogers went 43 yards to score his second touch- down of the game in the third period. The Blue and White drove 65 yards in ten plays for their final six points, with Andy Gordon passing to Sam Constantino in the end zone. Bill Reyborn, 'Gator right gourd, came through to block Siano's extra point try and end his streak at nine straight. 174 THE SEAS UN’S SUM] KINGS POINT MMA 6—Villonovo 40 0—Lehigh 7 0—Yole 33 MARQUETTE 0—Wisconsin . 34 GEORGETOWN 18—G. Washington . ... 37 26—St. Louis . 0 6—Woke Forest . 19 7—Boston College . ...56 13—Villonovo . 26 8—Fordhom 7—Colgate . . . 47 46—Idoho . 6 2—Villonovo 19 7—Fordhom ... 6 6—Pittsburgh . 7 13—St. Louis 7 60—Wagner ... 0 20—Arizona . 0 18—G. Washington .... 6 41—Brooklyn ... 7 21 — Dotroit . 20 13—Boston College 20 0—St. Bonavonture . ... 26 7—Kentucky . 35 35—Scranton 7 27—Hofstro ... 0 0—Mich. Stote . 20 19—N. Y. U 12 — — — — — 173 259 139 148 114 97 ARMY 35—Villonovo .... 0 HOLY CROSS BOSTON COLLEGE 21—Oklohomo .. .. 7 0—Dartmouth . 3 6—Woke Forest . 12 46—Cornell .... 21 16—Dotroit . 14 34—Mich. State .. 20 20—Michigan .... 13 13—Villonovo . 14 56—Kings Point . . 7 48—Columbia .... 14 12—Syracuse . 21 14—Villonovo 12 19—Duke .... 0 6—Harvard . 13 72—N. Y. U 6 19—West Virginia . .. .. 0 21—Brown . 19 20—Georgetown ... 13 0—Notre Dome .... 0 21—Colgate . 6 13—Tennessee .... 33 34—Penn 7 12—Temple . 7 13—Alobomo 7 21—Navy ... 18 13—Boston Collego ... . 6 6—Holy Cross ... 13 — — — — — — 263 80 114 103 234 123 NAVY 7—Villonovo .......... 0 —Columbia........... 23 6— Duko ............. 21 14—No. Carolina ..... 21 19— Ponn ............ 32 0—Notre Dome ........ 28 20— Georgia Tech..... 28 7— Penn Stote ....... 12 18—Army ............. 21 105 186 V. C. King� Point Firjt down� ......... 13 7 Not yd� , gained .351 201 Yd� , goined rushing 289 27 Yd� , gained po� � ing. 62 174 Paste� attomptod .. 8 28 Po� $oj completed .. 4 II Punt� (yd , overage) 46 33 Fumble .............. 5 2 Own recovered .... I 2 Opp. recovered ... 0 4 Yd� , lost penoltio . . 65 0 Sept. 20 1947 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE KINGS POINT Villonovo Stadium Sept. 27 ARMY Away Oct. 3 MIAMI Shibe Park Oct. 11 HOLY CROSS Away Oct. 19 DETROIT Shibe Park Oct. 24 BOSTON COLLEGE Away Nov. Nov. 1 8 OPEN MARQUETTE Away Nov. 15 GEORGETOWN . Shibe Park Nov. 23 SAN FRANCISCO . Away H Y MIAMI 13—Wm. 4 Mary ... ... 3 0—North Carolina . ... 21 20—T. C. U ... 12 20—Florido ... 13 33—Chattanooga ... ... 13 26—Villonovo ...21 20—Miomi (Ohio) . . ... 17 7—La. Stote ...20 40—W. 4 L ...20 21— Detroit ... 7 — — 200 147 DETROIT 31—Wayno ... 0 32—Scronton ... 13 14—Holy Cross ... 16 18—Son Fran. U ... 6 20—Tulsa .14 33—Drake . . . 6 20—Marquotto ... 21 6—Villonovo ...23 33—St. Louis .14 7—Miami ... 21 — 214 134 FLORIDA 7—Mississippi ... 13 13 —Tulono ...27 0—Vandorbilt ...20 13—Miami ...20 19—No. Carolina ... ...40 14—Georgia ...33 20—Villonovo ...27 6—N. C. Stote .... ...37 12—Auburn ...47 104 264 V. C. Miami First down� ......... 12 12 Net yds. gained 247 189 Yds. gained posting. 135 38 Ydt. gained rushing 112 151 Potses attempted .. 19 9 Posse� completed . 9 2 Punt� (yd , overogo) 26 34 Fumbles .............. I I Own recovered .... 0 0 Opp. recovered .... I I Yds. lott penoltio� .. 55 20 V. c. Army First downs 5 13 Net yds. goinod 74 357 Yds. gained rushing 60 280 Yds. gained passing 14 77 Pottos attempted .. 9 12 Pottos completed 2 4 Punt (yds. ovorage) 35 37 Fumbles 7 7 Own recovered ... 1 3 Opp. recovered ... 4 6 Yds. lost ponoltios 15 95 V. c. Novy First downs 5 II Net yds. goined ... 35 254 Yds. goined rushing 00 184 Yds. gained passing. 36 70 Posses attempted ... 12 15 Posses completed . .. 4 6 Punts (yds. overage) 34 43 Fumbles 6 9 Own recovered 3 7 Opp. recovered 2 4 Yds. lost ponoltios. . 3 3 V. C. Marquette First downs . 10 14 Net yds. goined .. .307 259 Yds. gained passing 35 243 Yds. goinod rushing 272 16 Passes attempted .., 9 42 Posses completed ... 3 22 Punts (yds. averago) 36 33 Fumbles 5 9 Own rocovered .... 0 1 Opp. recovered .... 8 5 Yds. lost penoltio .. 40 21 V. C. Holy Cross First downs . 8 15 Not yds. gained.... .170 215 Yds. goinod rushing 108 119 Yds. gained posting 62 96 Pastos attempted ... 9 22 Passos completed ... 4 6 Punts (yds. average) 32.5 31 Fumbles 6 7 Own recovered 2 3 Opp. recovered 4 4 Yds. lost ponoltios. . 85 40 V. C. Georgetown First downs .......... 9 5 Not ydt. goined ...282 148 Yds. goinod patting . 230 71 Yds. gained rushing. 52 77 Pottos attempted ... 12 20 Posset completed ... 6 8 Punts (yds. overage) 30 35 Fumblos .............. 5 2 Own recovered .... I 2 Opp. recovered _______ 2 2 Yds. lost ponalties.. 84 5 V. C. Boston C. First downs .......... 7 16 Net ydt. goinod ...185 316 Yds. gained rushing. 34 250 Yds. gained passing . 151 66 Posses attempted ..23 13 Posses completed ... 10 6 Punts (yds. average) 35 39.5 Fumbles .............. 0 4 Own recoverod .... 0 0 Opp. rocovered ... 4 0 Yds. lost penalties.. 35 65 V. C. Detroit First downs ........... 7 9 Not yds. gained . 262 201 Yds. goined passing. 31 0 Yds. goined rushing 231 201 Posses attempted ... 6 8 Posses completed 3 0 Punts (yds. ovorage) 36 31 Fumbles ............... 3 3 Own recovered .... 0 0 Opp. recovered ________ 3 3 Yds. lost penalties.. 35 15 V. C. Florida First downs ..... 15 15 Not Yds. goined . 255 219 Yds. goined posting. 33 94 Yds. goined rushing 222 125 Passos attempted ... 6 16 Passos completed 4 II Punts (yds. overogo) 30.2 27.3 Fumbles ............... 3 6 Own rocovered ... I 4 Opp. recovered -------- 2 2 Yds. lost penoltio .. 30 52 THE 15 1) FOUNDERS Vlllonovo 0 6 6 13 14 SCHEDULE Rutgers P«nniylwon,° Novy Princeton Corn ' Opponent� 7 0 30 12 6 Porodee, and Bob Suarez heading the defense, the Kittens held command of the field. However, two Villa- nova drives were halted by the clock and a penalty, and it was not until late in the last quarter that the Villanovons clicked on a 28 yard pass play to score the winning touchdown. Displaying all their reputed power and drive, the undefeated Navy 150-pounders administered a 20-6 defeot to the Blue and White in their encounter of the season. The Villanovons gained some distinction, however, in that they were the first team to score upon the Middies. Rebounding, Villanova earned victories in the next two encounters at the expense of Princeton and Cornell, to gain a second place tie in league standings. Travelling to Princeton, the Kittens goined a 13-12 decision over the fovored Princeton team by virtue of the kicking of Bill Leighton. Passes by O'Dorisio to Regan and McGaughan accounted for both of the Villanova scores over Princeton and for our scores in the 14-6 victory over Cornell in the final game of the season. The Rutgers defense was not fooled at all by this wide end sweop, and Villanova's Vince O'Donnell it about to come to a sudden stop. O'Donnell performed creditably in this game, but sustained a shoulder injury in so doing and wos lost to the team A record of three wins and two losses, as well as a three way tie for second place in the reorganized Eastern Intercollegiate 150-pound football league summarizes the accomplishments of the 1946 Villanova team. In view of the difficulties which confronted the lightweights throughout the season, this record is a credit to the efforts of Coach John Siano and his squad. The opening game, a hotly contested bottle with the T formation exponents of Rutgers University, ended os a 7-0 victory for Rirtgers. Led by Dick Devine and Captain Bob Fitzmeyer, Villanova halted the foe four times inside the fifteen yard stripe. However, the in- ability of the Kittens to coordinate a drive was the deciding factor. Profiting from this encounter, the team displayed a sparkling offense the following week and downed Penn at River Field by a 6-0 score. With Gabby'' O'Dorisio leading this offense and with Bob Fitzmeyer. Ben Ono time thot Fullback Gabby O'Dorisio (60) got nowhere. In tho Ponn gamo played one week later, O'Dorisio provided tho winning spark os he passed to right ond Walt Gloser for the only score of the gamo. Bon Parodeo (II). ono of tho three men on the squad with previous 150-pound oxporienco, playod an excellent game at tackle all season. Front Row: Monahan, Hoffmr, Paruta, Weyend, Suaroz, Fitxmeyer, Carroll, RoUy, Siano. Second Row: Bedrzintki, Stonelake, Mahoney, Curtin, Furey, Grennon, Stroble, Gamriol. Leighton. Third Row: Smith, Scarxo, Stoker, Mclnerney, Glaser, Terraciano, Farrell, Bon- ner, Devine, Pugliese. Fourth Row: Poradee. Rouon, O'Brien, Ward, Meriwether, Comitky, Rorarty, Thompson, Muldon, Haskell. Fifth Row: Hahn. O'Donnell, Odirizio, Knapp, Helms. Regan, Woys, Lyons. Toten, McCaughan, Breher. The Blue and White line converges on the hapless ballcarrier. From left to right, the black-helmeted men ore Suorez. Thompson (33), Schmidt (22). and Captain Bob Fitzmeyer—who was praised by Coach John Siano as being one of the best centers he ever saw in action. It's O'Donnell again, and this time there is more assistance at bond. Almost directly in front of him. in a crouching position, is Bill Leighton, who handled the kicking duties capably all season. This year's version of Coach Al Severance's Wild- cats compiled an enviable record of 17 wins and 7 defeats to achieve one of the best averages among the colleges of the Philadelphia area. At the start of his eleventh season. Al was greeted by a score of un- tried freshmen and only three returning lettermen: Cap- tain Joe Lord. Bob Major McDonnell, and Joe Brehmer. While the freshmen were adopting themselves to the pick and go system, the deadly shorpshooting of Joe Lord carried the team to the half-way mark with a record of 6 and 6. From the experience gained in these early games, a combination emerged that went through the rest of the season with only one. more defeat. Among the highlights of this season as the Wild- cats broke all home attendance figures were: Joe Lord's phenomenal ploy os he set a new Villonova Field House and Philadelphia district scoring record with 45 points against Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy: the upset of a previously unbeaten Army five in the last minute to start a winning streak of 11 straight—longest since the 1938 season: Lord establishing a new Villonova season's total with 438 points, bettering his own record of 303 points set last year: the Blue and White setting a new team scoring mark with 89 points against Fort Dix. Opening the season with a 71-42 rout of Rider on the home court, the inexperienced Cats gave promise of a successful season. From the role of underdog, the Blue and White went on to outscore the Princeton Tigers, pre-season favorites to capture the Ivy League crown, in a great up-hill battle. 53-48. The perennially strong Muhlenberg Mules invaded the Field House to put on a brilliant exhibition of shorpshooting in dropping 57 percent of their shots to down the smaller home team. 68-44. The Fordham Roms were next to invade the 'Cots' lair, and they eked out a 41-39 victory to lengthen our losing streak to three, the longest of the season. Brooks Ricca's stellar ploy was the Wildcats' only consolation. The record of the Severance men at this point was a mediocre 2 and 4. However, Villonova still garnered national recognition, as Joe Lord paced regional scorers with a 17.6 average. Freshmen Leo Wolf. Shy Raiken. Brooks Ricca, John Crossin. and Perry Del Purgatorio were becoming adopted to the Eastern style of ploy employed by Al Severance. After impressive wins over Kings Point and Princeton hot the jump on Villonova for the moment, at three of the Tigers close in under the basket following an unsuccessful shot. Perry Del Purgatorio (13) comes to aid the cause of the Wild- cats. Villonova eventually won the gome by a two-point margin bofore the largest crowd ever to witness a home game. Spectator demands were so heavy this year that seating facilities were ar- ranged on the court floor for the first time. 178 ■ Left to Right: McDonnell, Crossin, Rio, Roiken, Fricke, Blong, Weg- licki, Lord, Ricco. Sobol, Bonn, Brehmer, Wolff, Del Purgatorio, Sehwille, Severance, (coach). always powerful Manhattan University, the Blue and White loomed os a possible threat to Seton Hall, who were enjoying a 24 game winning streak. Before a turn- away crowd of 3600, the Cats jumped into an early lead which they maintained until the closing minute of the first half. The sparkling performance of Tommy Sobol, who hod been sidelined with a broken finger until now. fired the ‘Cats. Sabol consistently outjumped taller Seton Hall players to retrieve 11 out of the first 1,2 rebounds. Although the Main Liners fought all the woy. Seton Hall won out 55-46. Villanova next forced the Rhode Island State fire- ball five to their utmost as they attempted to outrun this club, famous for their fast break. The gome was lost on the foul line, since both clubs had 26 field goals. The Roms, who had won twelve games previously, were in danger of their second defeat as the game drew to a close. Faltering in the last minute, the ’Cats went down 68-64. This contest was the turning point, for now the green freshmen and lone senior formed a precision machine that snapped Army's winning streak at six. Shy Raiken laid up two field goals in the closing minute, and the Blue and White denied a desperate Army bid 45-42. Joe Brehmer's 11 points made him high scorer in this defensive battle. Yale was the next victim as the 'Cats completed a clean sweep of their Ivy League foes. All-American Tony Lovelli wos held to six points in the second half by scrappy Tom Sabol to enable the Main Liners to widen their margin. A notorious second half scorer, Lovelli was completely tied up. and the half-time Villanova margin of two points was increased to 16. In the second encounter with the Mariners of Kings Point, Joe Lord turned in the most spectacular per- formance of the season. Joe registered Villanova's first Coach Al S«v«ronc« has compiled an excellent record in 21 years at Villanova. In his eleven seasons as varsity coach, his teams hove averaged well over .500 except for the three years when Villanova wos o wartime college and Severance never knew from week to week who would be available for his starting lineup. 179 Abov : Jo Lord, district scoring champion, adds two oosy points wr.stUs an opponent for possession of the boll. Brooks Ricca (24) to his season's total, which is the highest ever amassed by o Villo- tond� b r adr for th iumP- nova player. Lord scorod 45 points against King's Point to establish o new game rocord for the Philadelphia area. Center: Joe Brohmer goos up for the ball as the ever-present 19 points and went on to drop 12 field goals out of 20 shots from the floor in the first half. By intermission time, Joe had already tallied 29 points—one short of the old Field House record for a single game set by Baumholz of Ohio State in 1939. Setting his sights on the Phila- delphia district scoring record of 44 points establshed by St. Joseph's All-American George Senesky in 1943, Joe added 16 more tallies in the last 20 minutes to set the new standard at 45. The Serverancemen continued their sizzling pace as they rolled over a strong Manhattan club, 77-60, to equal their record set in the previous gome. Leo Wolf connected with 7 field goals on seven shots in the sec- ond half. Lord was equally as effective as he again paced the homers with 22 markers. By this point in the schedule. Coach Severance had incorporated elements of the fast break with his pat- terned screen type of ploy. Shy Raiken and Tommy Sabol seemed adapted to this system and thereafter often shared high scoring honors with Captain Joe Lord. The Scarlet of Rutgers was caught in the throes of this whirl-wind brand of play, as Sabol and Raiken hit for 17 and 13. respectively. For the third time in four games the 'Cats equalled their record total of 77 points as they sank the Bain- bridge Commodores. 77-69. Joe Lord and 6‘5 Bob Swanson, former Michigan great, hooked up in a scor- ing duel, from which Lord emerged victorious by merits of his. 31 points, one better than his giant rival. Speedy Jack Crossin, in his usual role of ball hawk, kept the Commodores off balance by his defensive play. On three occasions he stole the ball and went the complete length of the court to score. His running mate at for- ward. Shy Raiken, gathered 16 points on left-handed hook shots. Terminating the season’s away games with decisive victories over Catholic University and the Quantico Marines, the Main Liners were heralded as the city's number one team. The club bolstered their claim to this honor by trouncing a good Bucknell quintet 72-58. After the 'Cats jumped off to an early 27-5 lead, the Bisons closed the gap to 33-29 midwoy through the third frame. With Brooks Ricca feeding posses from the pivot and contributing 12 points, Villanova spurted into the lead and won going oway 72-58. Fol- lowing this, the Main Liners bowled over a Fort Dix team, which went into the fray with a record of 19 wins and 3 defeats. Dix was never in the running as the 'Cats hit from every spot on the court. The 'Cats had chalked up 89 points at the final whistle. Shy Raiken and Joe Lord scored 17 points each, while Perry Del Purgatorio contributed 16 toward the new Field House and Villa- nova team record. Scranton, too, was easily humbled as Coach Severance continued to substitute liberally. Villanovo's winning streak was halted when a smooth-working Georgetown team, in the final game of the season, won over the 'Cats 63-55. The visitors' speed and accuracy from the floor were too much for the youthful Wildcats, who were obviously tense and off their game as they sought to provide a fitting climax to the most successful season of basketball at Villanova since 1943. 180 Top: Brook Ricco jumps high to goin possession of the boll offer a rebound from fhe backboard. Center: Coach Severance tends hit starting five into action following the customary prayer by the entire squad. Bottom: Major McDonnell (12) displays typically aggressive spirit at he leaps for a loose ball during the Rider game. 1946-47 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE VILLANOVA OPPONENT 71 Rider College .............................. 32 53 Princeton University ....................... 49 45 Muhlenberg College . 59 65 Loyola College (Baltimore) ................. 56 42 Princeton University ....................... 40 50 Georgetown University....................... 68 31 U. S. Novel Academy ........................ 47 39 Fordham University ......................... 41 49 King Point M. M. Academy ................... 35 56 Manhatten College 50 46 Seton Hall College ......................... 55 64 Rhode Island State 68 45 U. S. Military Academy ..................... 42 62 Yole University . 46 77 Kings Point M. M. Academy ................. 55 77 Manhattan College 60 68 Rutgers University ......................... 63 77 Boinbridge Navol Training Station .... 59 64 Catholic University ........................ 43 74 Quontico Marines ........................... 63 72 Bucknell University . . 58 89 Fort Dix.................................... 51 65 Scranton University ........................ 46 55 Georgetown University ...................... 63 Home gome� ore played on the campus diamond, and the con- venient location ossures a large student turn-out. With the first gamo scheduled for lote in March, chilling winds often hinder the efficiency of the players and cause the fans to turn out in winter garb. Right: Coach Phil Weinert, former pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies, gives last minute batting instructions to outfielder Dan Casey. Weinert. in his first season ot Villonovo. produced the most successful team in several years. Rightfielder Al Litwa hurries back to first base in time to beat the Phillies' pitcher's attempts to pick him off. This year wos the second time that the Wildcats played the Phillies, as part of the mojor-leaguors' pre-season schedule. The largest crowd of the year turned out to see the collegians give the National Leaguers un- expectedly stiff competition. Catcher Frank O'Neill, standout player of the 1946 team, crosses the plate after a home-run drive to deep center field. Fronk, a former air corps pilot, is one of the most capable men on the squad and shows promise of a future in organized baseball. BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1946 VILLANOVA OPPONENT 9 Loyola College .............................. 0 3 Philadelphia Navol Bote...................... 2 5 U. S. Naval Academy......................... 12 11 Georgetown University ................... 8 4 Loyola College .............................. 0 7 Philadelphia Phillies........................ 8 10 Lehigh University 6 2 U. S. Military Academy ................... 7 8 Princeton University ........................ 5 11 Princeton University ........................ 0 3 University of Pennsylvania .................. 2 7 Lafoyette College ........................... I 5 Fordhom University ......................... 13 6 University of Pennsylvania ................. 14 10 Georgetown University .................... 3 0 Holy Cross College........................... 0 (3' j innings—roin) 3 Boston College .............................. 4 7 New London Submarine Bose 5 5 Yale University .?........................... I 1947 BASEBALL SCHEDULE VILLANOVA OP P. Univ. of Vermont . . (cold) 5 Quantico Marines ... I 6 Duke University ........ II 5 Univ. of N. Carolina 7 Woke Forest . (rain) Norfolk Nov. Tr. Sto. (rain) 9 Princeton University . 2 Lafayette College . .(rain) 3 Connecticut .............. 2 Philadelphia Phillies, (rain) Univ. of Penno. . . (rain) Dartmouth College U. S. Military Acad. Quantico Marines Seton Hall College Kings Point M. M. Acd. Bucknell University . .. Univ. of Penna.......... Fordham University .. Georgetown Uni.......... U. S. Naval Academy Loyola University .... Georgetown University Penn State College . . Lehigh University...... Right: Major McDonnell, well-known campus figure and popular for his peppery spirit in both basketball and baseball, has been a consistent winner since he became a member of the Blue and White club in 1941. He and Jigger Donohue ore the only sen- iors on this year's pitching staff. Below (right): Charlie Comerford, Sophomore first baseman, covers the bog in his usual reliable manner as the Phillies' base- runner unconcernedly skips bock to sofety. Below (left): Al Litwa rounds first after pounding a long hit into left field. With the arrival of the first warm days of March, Villanova's oldest intercollegiate team—its baseball team—began practice for their 1947 season. Ever since the sport was introduced on the campus. 80 years ago, Wildcat nines have been recognized as among the best in Eastern intercollegiate ranks, and their record would compare fcvorably with that of any other school in the country. Despite the fact that the sport does not enjoy the publicity given to football or basketball, the spirit of the players provokes a large and faithful student following. This year Coach Phil Weinert has prospects of one of the best seasons since the Wildcat squod of 1940 finished with a record showing only one defeat. The 1946 season, Phil Weinert's first as varsity coach, was highly successful, as Villanova won 12 out of a full schedule of 19 games. However, Wildcat opponents ore very likely in for even more trouble this year. The start- ing line-up of lost year, which returns intact, together with a few promising newcomers, will offord Coach Weinert an abundance of material with which to main- tain the high standards of Blue and White baseball. The outfield candidates present an imposing wealth of talent. Bill Smith, last year's leading batter with an amazingly high .405 average; Dan Casey, famed long ball hitter of the team; and Al Litwa form a trio that assures the club of an excellent outfield defense and a powerful offense. The infield, one of the finest- in many years, is also comprised of well-seasoned regulars. Norman Kline, stocky third baseman, can be depended upon for al- most errorless ploy in the field ond a worthy average at the plate. Bill Doherty, shortstop, and Joe Lord, second baseman, form a smooth-working double-ploy combina- tion. Lord displays unusuol speed in fielding and is one of the most seasoned players on the squad. Charlie Comerford, who received o great deal of attention be- cause of a booming 360-foot home run against Yale last season, will again take care of the duties at first base. Frank O'Neill, regular catcher last season, again handles that position very capably. Joe Brehmer and Charlie O'Malley are among the reserves for the be- hind-the-bat duties. It is in the pitching department that the strength of the Wildcats will be pronounced. Stan Chojnacki, who os a freshman last year led the hurlers in the won and lost department. Major McDonnell, Henry Donahue, and Bob Green again make up the regular pitching staff. This season the Wildcats have one of their heaviest schedules in recent years—a total of 25 games. The calibre of the competition among Eastern colleges is again high, ond the success of the season depends to a great extent upon the ability of the team to reach their best form early in the season. 184 1947 VARSITY SOUAD TRACK First Row: Kelley. Cameron, McGehrin, O'Brian, Thompson, Fitzgerald. Second Row: Horn. Coleman, Mirra, Chester, Williams, Robinson, Zehler, Guido, Veling, Coach Elliot. Having experienced only minor success in the 1946 indoor season. Villanova's trackmen placed their disap- pointments behind them and their hopes before them os they looked to the Penn Relays for more fruitful days. Their indoor season was highlighted by a victory for the fifth straight year in the Millrose Mile Relay. A second in the Inquirer meet and an ignominious third in the NYAC meet rounded out the accomplishments of the quartet, which was usually composed of Burt Cox. Don Redmond. Jack Farnworth. and Tom Short. In the spring, returning veterans John DiCarla and Ed Fitzgerald joined indoor holdovers Tom Short and Dan Redmond to form the foursome that won the first heat of the Class B mile relay championship of Amer- ica. The Wildcat thinclads won as they pleased, with DiCarlo breezing home 35 yards in front of NYU. The fall of 1947 brought even brighter prospects. Freshman Browning Ross served notice on the cream of America's distance runners with a second to Forest Efaw in the Sugar Bowl steeplechase event. The versatile ex-sailor, in addition to occasional performances as Efaw's shadow, filled in John Dutch McCarthy's spot, vacated by graduation, on the mile relay team and an- chored the two-mile team. The latter quartet—consist- ing of Roy Cameron. George Thompson, Dave Williams and Ross—romped home first in 7:57 on a brilliant an- chor leg by Brownie in the Millrose meet. George Buck Colemon turned in increasingly better performances as a pole-vaulter. Buck hit his peak in the NYAC Meet with a 13-foot leap (no misses) which gave him a first place tie for the event. He com- pleted the 1947 indoor season by goining a second place in the IC4A Championships. Cross-country was re-inaugurated at Villanovo after a war-time lapse ond proved to be a successful venture. The team trounced Ft. Dix in its only dual meet ond went on to capture the Middle Atlantic Senior AAU 10.000-meter team championship. Browning Ross was the individual winner in record time. Other Villanova scorers were Jim Kennedy. Charlie McKee, Tom Conboy and Jim McGehrin. George Guido, named by New York sportswriters as the outstand- ing returned serviceman of the 1947 indoor track seoson. upsets the former National Champion Elmore Harris in the 600 meter event in Boston. In addition to individual victories at the 600 motor distance 'n Boston. New York, ond the Buermyer 500 in the New York Athletic Club meet, Guido also ron anchor on the college re- loy team. He led the quartet which included John McCarthy. Gene Kelly, and Ed Fitzgerald to three consecutive firsts before McCarthy's graduation broke up the combination. Guido ended the indoor season by becoming the first Philadolphion to hold both the AAU and IC4A 600 yards notional championships ot the same time. 186 Abovo Left: Jim Tgppeny clears tho bor in the Philadelphia Inquirer Meot. Above Right: John DiCorlo, one of the finest trackmen over to attend Villonovo, fulfills an ambi- tion of many years as ho wins the 400 metor hurdle notional championship. His time of 55.1 seconds was tho world's best for that event in 1946 ond loss than 2 seconds off the world's rocord. SPORTS FOR ALL Throughout the entire school year. Villonovos sports-for-oll. the intra-murol program, maintains a posi- tion of primary importance and high popularity. De- signed chiefly to stimulote on interest in physical de- velopment and to afford students unable to compete in intercollegiate sports an opportunity to disploy their athletic talents, this program has been a part of Villa- nova life since the early years of this century. The competition between teams which represent resi- dent and non-resident units is as spirited as any varsity contest as the league turns from touch football to bas- ketball. softball, bowling, and tennis. One night is given over in the Spring for an intra-mural swimming meet and another night to boxing. The work of arranging teams, leagues, and schedules wos performed this year in the face of almost insur- mountable difficulties. However, the enthusiastic rivalry and determination of the students together with the untiring efforts of Fathers Kemme and Girolami com- bined to bring the intro-mural program to its former prominence. 189 SOFTBALL Typical aftermath to on exciting game of softball finds the players and spectators dispersed and only one or two faithfuls loft to gather up the equipment. Umpire Tony Poruta returns his mosk to the equipment bag held by Fothor Girolami. Here, as in major league baseball, umpiring is often as tiring as actual participation in the gomes os playors vigorously dispute every close decision. High spot in the intro-mural program each year is the softball league, which is undoubtedly the ’most popular among the students. The first warm days of spring find them out on the campus lawns in the after- noons working out the winter's stiffness, and soon there- after the regular competition begins. Spectator interest in this sport olso exceeds that of any other intra-mural competition. Games are played on Mendel Field immediately after chapel services for the resident students, and the men adjourn almost in a body from their evening prayer to the playing field. Each of the four large resident halls fields a team, while one squad represents the four barracks collectively, and the three smaller halls—Delurey. Simpson, and O’Dwyer—combine to form the Dorns. The Day Hops are also represented in the league, and play many of their games in the afternoon. Formerly, the field was large enough to accommo- date two games. This year the college building program has encroached on the playing area and limited the size available so that there is room for only one game at a time to be ployed here. Some of the games are played on the diamond in front of St. Rita's and Austin Halls. A quick break for second and larceny is once more in fhe making, as fhe runner gleefully reaches safety despite tho second base- man's valiant effort to cut him off. Conservatism is little respected in tho intro-mural league, and evory gome has a generous shore of stolen bases. A student umpire stands nearby to coll the ploy. Frs. Kemme and Girolami are the faculty mod- erators. and their task of arranging the schedule, pro- viding equipment for the large number of participants, and securing student umpires for the games is no smoll one. Lost year, inclement weather upset the schedule time and again, and as a result many of the games had to be permanently cancelled. The outcome of gomes that were played left no doubt as to the superiority of the Marine team from Austin Hall. Hitting power was the deciding factor, as many games featured high scores and large totals in the hit column. The season is customarily divided into two halves. Winners of the first and second half competition ploy a three game series at the end of the year to determine the champion. Lost year the Marines led the field throughout both halves of the season, and no ployoff series was necessary. Competition for the runner-up position was unusually keen. Alumni ended the season in second place by virtue of a forfeit and a close decision over the Dorns, featured by that rarity of intra-mural competition, a pitcher's duel. Lou DiGiacomo of the Dorns pitched a five-hitter, while Red Nealon allowed six safeties. Hits by Bill 190 First Row: Poruto, Holoy, Gilbert, Neal- on. Socond Row: DoMortelli. Curtin, Rogon, Burnt. First Row: Durney. Annat. Norton. Web- or. Second Row: Letak, Mahonoy, Boyle, Hale, McClutkoy. First Row: Zilawitz, Baldotano, LaRo:e, Smith. Second Row: Oraii, Dolan, Mc- Donald, Graziani, Sexton. Firtt Row: Millt, Bortchke, Knockt, Pol- ito. Socond Row: McNally, Goode, Fee- an, DiGiacomo, Fettler. Th© pitch, th© swing, ond o sure hit into center field. The ex- pectant catcher finds nothing to fill his waiting glove this timo, as the mighty bat of Bob Goodo booms again for the Dorns Pitching duels are few and for between in this loague, and th team with the strongest offense is usually the winner. Second Row: Kolly, Golden. Doomor. lambio, Weaver, Connell, Ley. Bassin, Wioand. First Row: Powell. Pokso, Millor. Glaser, Elinsky. A tudy in controlling «motion a on accuroto throw to first baioman Bill W«ber arrive in time to cotch tho dismayed runner. The umpire, apparently unethically parti on, take groat dolight in rendering tho decition. Koerner ond Pete Pollito in the fourth inning accounted for the lone Doms tolly. Pitcher Neolon kept the re- maining four hits ond three passes scattered enough to hold the spirited opposition in check. Joe Pezelski drove across the first Austin run in the fourth inning, and the score remained deadlocked until the seventh when the two winning runs came over on an error, two walks, ond hits by Haley and Monchini. The final game of the season was typical of the kind of action which featured the leogue throughout. The Morines topped Fedigon by a 5-4 count, to mark the second time that they had edged out the sailors by a single run. The gome produced a total of 26 safeties, and was decided on the last boll pitched. Marine Johnson turned it into a homer with two motes aboard, and overcame the Fediganites’ 4-2 lead, win- ning the gome. Finishing close behind the Alumni team were the civilians from Austin Hall. The Doms. Fedigon, and the Day Hops finished the standings in that order. Day Hop teoms always operate at a disadvantage in these league contests because of the difficulty of getting a complete turnout of their squad at the time when the majority of the games are ployed. They make up for their deficiency in Villanova's version of organized base- ball by the spirit which they display in the numerous gomes played among themselves in the afternoons dur- ing free periods. Front Row (left to right): Weber. le ok. Norton. Boyle. Mc- Clujkoy. Row tanding: Hole. Ourney, Davi . Demidovich. Mahon- ey. O'Niel. Steinhoffor. Proper bowling form is obly demonstrated by Joe Foley during ono of the league motches. Foley, o momber of tho doy-hop team, was the outstanding performor during the first half of tho leaguo competition, with an average score of 170 for thirty gomes. The Bowling League, inactive since it was abandoned by the Engineering fraternity in 1945. was reorganized this yeor os one of the major activities of the intra-mural program. Despite the fact that all matches had to be held off the campus at the Main Line Bowling Center in Bryn Mowr, the league immediately become popular with bowling enthusiasts and was energetically supported throughout the season. Suffering from the some ills that plagued most other activities of the year—difficulties in arranging a schedule suitable to all students—the league was forced to operate on a limited scale. Contests were bowled only once o week. Tuesdoy, with six complete teams partici- pating. The first half ended in a play-off match between the Austin Hall Red-Eyes ond the Day-Hop Iron Men. The Day-Hops won the championship in toking the final game by three points. Joseph Foley holds the season's high individual over- age of 170. while Karl Kramer has the high three gome total score of 608. Final standings for the first half were: Iron Men. 17: Red Eyes. 14: Indians. 14: Fedigan Hail, I I: Warriors. I I: Alumni Hall. 6. Right: (ALUMNI) Flannelly, Dologo, Deal. Peterson, McCluskey. Stone. Hulbert. Below left: (IRON MEN) Stuart, Orazi, Pal litto. Bisonti, Foley. Bolow right: (FEDIGAN) Knapp, Barrack, Krzysosiak, Delaney. Berninger. BASKETBALL While most extracurricular activities experienced o post-war expansion, intra-mural basketball had to be satisfied with the shortest schedule in many years. Lost year the league moderators were forced to move the games from their familiar quarters in the old gym in Alumni Hall to the Field House floor. Emergency student housing this year made the Field House unavailable for the fall semester, and as a result the league was inactive. As soon os the barracks were completed and the varsity court made available. Frs. Kemme and Girolami drew up a schedule for the spring semester, with the season opening February 20. A new name—Barracks —was added to the roster of the league, and the new- comers made their entry notable by downing all op- ponents in the early games of the season and piling up a respectable winning streak. Inevitably, individual names soon began to stand out. Team captains were Bill Barry, Austin Hall; Pete Knapp, Fedigan Hall; Mark Weber. Alumni Hall; Chuck Raffetta, Mendel Hall; Harry Knecht. Dorns: and d Schoub, Barracks. Fedigan produced the sensation of the year as their center Phil Stack established a new league record of 29 points against the Dorns. Phil Stack made 13 field goals and three fouls as he scored all but five of his team's points for the evening. Another unusual feature of the year's activity were the intra-mural games played in the Field House as preliminaries to the varsity contests. These games were not a part of the regular league schedule. The teams were composed mostly of members of the varsity foot- ball squad. A bit of action from the intra-mural game which preceded the varsity contest with Bucknoll. The large crowd in attendance it an unusual foaturo for on intra-mural game, which usually finds only a few rooters from each hall in the stands. Student ref- eree Paul Higgins keeps the action under close observation as a Fedigan man goes high to push in anothor fiold goal. ALUMNI HALL—Left to Right: Suorox, Griffin. Rice, Farley, Sul- AUSTIN HALL—Front to Rear, left side: Bradburn, Scanlon, Seltxer. livan. Mantke, O'Brian, Lizak, Weber. Chepenuk, Cheppa, Doras. Sotorius. Center, left to right: John- Gentleness it not highly rogordcd in intra-mural competition, ot the ployert continuously fight for possession of the boll. Alumni's Bob Mantke dives for the boll while teommote Ed Sullivan comes in to lond assistance. Newt Ward seems very determined to come up with the ball for the Dorns this time, despite the enemy orm reaching out to con- test his attempt. Ed Keller appeors to be in a position to moke on effective block, but we are sure thot nothing is forther from his intentions. INTRA MURAL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Alumni .................. 25 Doms .................... 28 Mendel ................. 18 Austin................... 28 Doms .................... 31 Austin................... 24 Fodigon ................. 25 Doms .................. 28 Mendel .................. 26 Fodigon ................. 34 Borrocks .................. 27 Mendel .................... 23 Barracks .................. 25 Alumni ................... 23 Fodigon ................... 34 Mendel..................... 14 Alumni .................... 33 Barracks .................. 35 Alumni .................... 29 Borrocks .................. 43 MENDEL HALL—Front to rear: Hertzfeld, Reipe, Altman, Longo. Walker, McDonald. Sickler, McGrath. Roffetto. Barry. Behen. Front to Rear, right side: Savage. Barker. Joke' Anderson. Rothburn Heoly. Jordan. Neolon. FRESHMAN BARRACKS — Fir � Row: Fitxmeyer, Bolleider. Watson, Roetgen. Julani, Diot. Second Row: Kenny, Regon, Burke, Buckley. Schaub. Steven . Troyer. FEDIGAN HALL—First Row: Grennon, Mastromatteo, Crotti, Knoll, Finnegan, Knapp. Second Row: Gunthore Kieley. Stack, Stenki, Frink, Barrack, Doyle. 198 THE DOMS—Fir t Row: Lingerfelter. Pastell, KnecKt, McNally, O'Brian. Second Row: Fouler, Pollitto, Keller, Word, Gaffney. Kempf. S W I M M IIV li Always a popular feature of the intra-mural pro- gram is the onnuol swimming meet. Last year, this event took place very near the end of the year, and the Austin Hall Marines continued their domination of the intra- mural sports picture by winning a close decision over Fedigan Hall. The winners had a point total of 30, with Fedigon only four points behind them. Second and third place scores gave the winning margin to the Marines, as all teams but one were rep- resented in the first place column. George Nuber of Fedigan took the 50 yard freestyle, while Alan Nye, of Fedigan Novy won the 100 yard freestyle. Gene McFarland kept Mendel Hall in the running with a first in the 50 yard breast stroke. Dick Shedden of the Marines led the way in the 50 yard back stroke event, and finally the deciding medley relay went to the Marines os a result of the disqualification of Nye. As an added attraction. Richard Livingston, mem- ber of the Fedigan Navy team, set a new record for the college pool by swimming 241 feet underwater. The annual swimming meet has more active participants than any other single intra-mural event on the campus. Each hall is amply represented both by swimmers and spectators. Moderators, too. find the ovening iho occasion for a great deal of excitement and rivalry. Father Girolami here affords pictorial evidence thot the meet is not to be token lightly. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The editors wish to express sincere grotitude to all those who aided in the pro- duction of the 1947 Belle Air. In particular, we thank: Rev. Daniel P. Folvey. O.S.A.. whose enthusiastic support and tireless efforts ore the motivating forces which hove sustained an inexperienced staff in a year of much confusion. Rev. Robert M. Sullivan. O.S.A., whose expert advice in the preparation of copy is on invaluable asset. William T. Cooke and Robert Craig of Campus Publishing, who have contributed readily from their store of experience ond skill to insure technical correctness. Carl Wolf and Ann McCarthy of Zamsky's Studios, whose reliability in photo- graphic work is exceeded only by the cheerfulness with which it is always accomplished. The college administration and secretarial staff, who hove been helpful in securing necessary information. Those of the staff who shouldered more than their share of the load capably and willingly in order to compensate for the smallness of their number and the magnitude of the task at hand. All others whose active contribution or passive support has been of value. THOMAS M. SCHUBERT Editor -in- Chief BELLE AIR STAFF THOMAS M. SCHU8ERT Editor-in-Chief JAMES P. MeWILLIAMS Copy Editor SAMUEL J. CANNING Photography Editor ARNOLD H. KEEHN College Editor MILTON J. CLIMATI Sports Editor EAMON J. WALSH Art Editor JOSEPH F. DONAHUE. JR. Business Manager MAURICE J. WILHERE . Circulation Manager COLLEGE STAFF Williom F. Chester Robert H. Manske Raymond L Cummings James Mitchell Edward Fanelli Thomas R, Sullivan Joseph T. McNamara y 0g r Francis A. Varallo ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Joseph C. Betz Robert H. Graf Clarence G. Heininger. Jr. SPORTS STAFF George Schroll Edward T. Wilbur George F. Winters Joseph A. Doody Thomas J. Hanratty James A. Lyons Thomas T. Soffo Jomes McNamara Daniel L. Redmond David I. Ryan Qwd x A Blozic. L 8 124 Abreu. M. A. 131 Blong. J. S 179 Acompa, V. 3. ISB Bloom, F. B 124 Ackroyd, 3. E. 124. 152. 155 Board of Trustees . . 2? Adeliiii, J. C 127 Boccella, V. N 128 Administration 3$. 43 Bolger. 3. 130 Agresta. A. C 127 Bones. 3. C 152 Agvdo, P. R. 128, 158 Bonner. 3. M., Aigeldinger, I 12� � 1. 95, 134. 137. 145. 152. 155, 177 Allen. J. T 128 Bonnes. F. X. 125 Allison. G. J � 1 Boos. 0. G. 102 Altenpohl, W. F. 125. 134. 134, 145. 155 Bordlemay, D. A. . . 130 Alumni Mall 28 Borschke, 3 124, 153. 191 Alvore. 1. J. 125 Borsellino. 3. M. 124 Alvarez, E. P. 124. 134. 153 Bove. 0. M. 128. 134 Amodio, A. F. . 82 Bo-ling 194. 195 Amelotti, E. 45 Boylan. C. P. 128. 134 Anderson. H. P. 158, l� 7 Boyle. Rev. F. X .... 4$ Anderson, M. A. . 142 Boyle. 3. 3. 128. 154. 191 Androco, A. J. 158 Boyle. Rev. 3. 1. . 43. 44 Boyle. 3. Annas, C. 3. 127. m Boyle. T. E. 124. 152. 193 Annunziato, R. 3. 158 Boyle. W. F. 88.91 95. 134. 152. 155 Antonnuccio, 3. A. 127. 147 Bouacco, S. C 130 Amur. E. C. 128 Bradburn 19 Appleby. J. S 128 Bradley. W. H. 94 Appleby. P. 1. 127 Brodley. V. 90 Applegate, 3. W. 128 Bronnigon, W. 94. 125 Appleton. 3. E. . . 124 Broun. T Archibald. J. P. 127, 154 Breen, R. 90 Arts and Science School 44. 47 Breen. W. 127 Atkinson, F. 3. 139 Brehmer, 3. 3 17� . 180 AuClair, H. J. � 4 Bren non. 3. 3. ... 128. 152. 154 Austin Hall 2� Brennan. 3. P. 125 Auth. G. H. 45 Brennan, W. 3. 154 B Bresnahon, Rev. 3. E. 44 Baestler. 3. 0 Brett. 3. V. 12 Bagot, F. 91. � 4 Bride, R. 129 Bailey. Wm. 128. 152 Brinjoc, 3. 3 � 1. � 4. 145. 155 Boldasano m Brogon. J. 1., Ballester. A. F 12� . 158. 198 88.91.94. 129. 134. 145, 152. 155 Brown. 0. 3 143. 149 Bantivoglio 128 Brown, H. V. 152 Borbone, M. A. . 124 Brown. 3. K 127 Barker. A. 143. 173 Brown. L. F. 44 Barker. W. W. Brown. R. E. 124 Bornes. J. Bruno, G. A 131. 157 Barrock. 3. N. . 127. 194. 198 Buckley. F. 3. 129 Buckley. J. E. 129. 198 Borrett. R. O Budzilowicz, M. 121. 191 Barry, W. E. 124. 194 Bueche, H. S 4 Bortley. F«v. 3. C. 43 Building Progrom 34. 37 Barton. D. 3. 151 Budnick, F. A 130. 152 Barton. G. F. 125 Bunn. 3. R 17� Baseball, Vorsify . 182-185 Bvononno. 0 127 Basketball, Intra-murol 194199 Burke, C. J 91, 94. 152, 155 Basketball, Varsity 178-181 Burke. H Bauer, H. A. 45 Burke. 3. F. 154 Baumgardner. 3. M. � 1 Burke. 3. 3. 91.92. 97 Beols, 3 . 155 Burke. T. J. 124. 152 Beotty. H Burke. Rev. T. A. 43.44. 124 Becker. G. F 128 Burke. T. J. 130. 154 . 127. 177 Burke. W 3. 82. 129. 198 Begley. 3. 3. . 129 Burns. Rev. E. 3. ... 43. 47 Beh. W. F. 147 Burns. G. C 130 Beitter, G. W. 128. 147 Burns, 3. J 125. 145 150, 151 Bums, R. T. 157. 191 125. 145 Burrvono. C 129 Beres. 3. C 12� Butler. W. 88.91. 97 129. 145 Butler. R. F. 130 Berninger, R. 3. . 124. 145. 194 Butzloff. C. J. . 1 2 Berrang, E. P. . 143 Byrne. C. 3. Bertran, W. A. 147 c Betz. 3. C. 125, 147 Coccovaio, I. J. . 127. 158 Bihen. 3. B 124 Codden. 3. V. 124 Binder. H. 90. 95 Cali. 1. S 125 Binder, M. . 128 Coll. C. � 0, 97 Bird. W. 127. 158 Caltohan, 3. J 82. 124. 127. 158 Biroscok. C. E. 158 Cameron. R. L. 128. 184 Bisanti 194 Canfield. F. 3. 97 Bloetz. P. H. 124 Canino, W. R. . 131 Bloke. 0. T. 95 Canning, S. J. ... 88.90. 92. � 7 Blonchord. F. 3. . 45. 154 F. G. . 124 Blonche, A. G. 125. 154 Copelloro, I. 3 158 Blaylock, 3. 83. 133 Coporoso. A. 0. 127 At o faculty dinner lost June 13, the first Mendel Medal to be owarded since 1943 was presented to John C. Hubbard. Ph. D„ Professor of Physics, Johns Hopkins University. A world-famod authority on ultrasonics. Dr. Hubbard is the inventor of the piezo- electric ultramicroscopo—a device copablo of measuring to four- trillionths of an inch. CoprioHi. R. J........... 1 7. 147. 174 Copuni, A........................91, 98 Corey. J. J.....................124, 158 Corlin, E. S........................ 1 2 Carlin, W. )........................ 124 Carney. ). F. 154 Carroll. A. W..................... 157 Carroll. M. P..................... 177 Carroll. ). C......................12® Carroll. ). 0......................127 Carroll, W. R. 127. 154 Certor. J...........................� 8 Caruso, A.......................... 98 Caiby, J. P. 91. 12 Cotoy. D. P. 158. 182 Cotoy. R. E.......................... 98 Cotpor. J. F..........................83 Cattol. H. A......................... 98 Cattidy, H. P. ..................... 127 Caufield. i. T................. 128. 131 Cecil. E. 1...................90.99. I5S Chapel .............................. 24 Chaplintky. P. P.................... 124 Chauvenet. W. R. 131. I4S. 147 Choyo. J. A......................... 128 Chepenuk. M. M................99. 19 Cheppo. M. 8....................147. 19 Cheiko. J. W....................127. 158 Chester. W..................... 124. 18 Chmiol. F. J....................128. 134 Chorba. G. J....................124. 131 Christenson, F. O. 127. 158 Ciotola, J. V....................... 153 Cirioco. $. E........................ 99 Clark. 0. 8. 127. 147 Clark, F. J......................9� . 134 Cleary. W. R....................124. 129 Climati. M. A............ 124. 145. 153 Coakley. W. J........................128 Coon, Rev. F........................ 134 Cocco. A. 123. 125. 13 . 153 Cody. J. P. 128 Coffey, Rev. J. J.................... 47 Colagreco, A. J............. 127, 154 Colomeco, A. M...................... 158 Cole. F. A......................12 . 1 3 Coleman, G......................1 3, 18 Coll. A............................. 153 Collint. D. M............ 124. 13 . 157 Collini. F. P. 117 Collint. W............. 91.99. 152. 155 Colmon. A. ..................... 91. 155 Comerford. C. V..............129. 183 Comitkey, J. H. 130. 177 Commerce 8 Finonce Building 27 Commerce 4 Finonce School . .72. 75 Compat, E. J....................124. 153 Conaty. J..................91.92.100.145 Conboy. T. J....................129. 130 Connoghon, H........................ 100 Connell ............................ 152 Connelly, E. S..................128. 131 Connelly, i. . . 90. 100 Conner. W. J....................100. 157 Connolly, ). ). 28 Connolly, P. 6. . 122 Connort. G. J. 12 . 13 . 155 Conttontino. A...................... 131 Conway. E. J....................127. 152 Conwoy. J. F.........................158 Conway. J. J........................ '25 Cook. F. 0.......................82. 158 Coppa, A.........................83, I5S Coppolino. M........................ 131 Corr. 3. i.......................... 153 Cottontino. S. T. 158. 1 2, 1 9 Cottoi. P............................'25 Coupe, J. ). '29 Crane. M. A........................HI Crowford. Rev. J. H............... 47 Crerond. P. J........................'28 Crnkovich. L. R. ... '28 Cronin. J. R. '29 Crotty. E. C............. 123. 195. 198 Cullen. E. E. '58 Cummingt, R. I...................... '24 Cummitkey, W. J..................... 127 Cunningham, i. E. 83 Currie. ). P...................... I7� Curry. T. P........................ 83 Curtin. ). 1 177. 191 Cuthwa, D. H. . 154 D Dahlhaut, E. M. 12 . 13 Dahlke. C. 47 Oalo. J. G. 128 Oallago, A. F 154 Daly, E 101 Daly. E 157 Daly. Rev. J 48 Ooly. J. F. 129 Daly. T. A 158 D'Ambriti, J. V. ...127. 145. 154 D'Angelo. Q 101 Oat . C. ). 125 D'Aurio. J. 1. 12 . 127, 13 . 145. 154 Dovid. R. J. 125. 1 2 Dool 194 Dean, ). M 151 Deoty. E. M. ....101. 152, 154 Deotey, V. t. 90. 127. 157 Debating 157 Deemer 192 Delago, J. T. 98.101. 155 Delbagno, G 129 Dellitanle, P. 8. 128 DeMartelli 191 Demidovich 193 Del Purgatorio. P. 178. 179 DeLuco, M. G. . 130 Delurey Hall 33 Oervin. J 102 Detel. F. F 152. I5S Deveney. J. F. . 128 Dever. G. V. 130 Dever. J. T. 43 Devereour. C. L. 152. 154 Devine. R. E. 154, 177 Devine. J. R 129 Diona. W. H. 127, 153 Di Carlo, J. 187 Diesel, H. J 127, 134. 152. 158 Dig 12 DiGiacomo 191 Dillon. F. ). 129 Dinoen, R. J. 127 Diot. H. R 130. 198 Di5olvo. A. 102. 151 Dituri 145 Dodd. L. J 12 Doherty. W. J 1 2 Dolan, T. P. 12 . 191 Doland, W. G. 130 Doley. J. R. 127. 154 Donohue, )■ F. 125 Donahue, J. F. 124. 152 Donahue, N. E. 127. 152 Donnellon. Rev. J. A. 48 Donnelly. J. J. 102 Donnelly, J. F 147 Donnelly. J. A 128 Donoghue, ). F. 90. 102. 195 Donohue, H. D. 130 Donovon. J. P. 83 Doody. )■ A ..... 124. 153 Doran. J. I. 134 Dorot, J 19 Doit. W. F. 1 3 Doubet, R. E. . 127 Dougherty, Rev. J. M. 48 Dougherty. P. J. 130. 153 Dougherty. W, E. 127 Dow'd. T. V. 124 Dowgin. R 129 Dowhon. 1. 158 Downey. E. F 1 2 Downey. M. C. 125 Downing, F. P. . 127 Doyle. E. L. . 127. 158. 198 Doyle. J. 8. 91.102. 158 Doyle. M. A 12 Dritcoll, T. A. 131 Driscoll. W. G 48 Duffey. J. 147 Dugan, J. H 128 Duggint, J. W. Dunne, Rev. ). R- 43. 48. 157. 158 Durnoy. J. J 125. 191. 193 Dwyer. Rev. E. M. 41. 43 Dwyer. J. L 103 An ©vont of major imporionco on tho comput this year wot tho celebration of tho Sosqui-Contenniol of tho founding of the Augustinion Ordor in tho United States. 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R 8 3 2 5 5 § 5 j 58 2 2 2 R «' R 3 5 R S 3 R R X -j : x “•O - o o o c o g a M J o -v t� .¥ 9 = -i i 11 ■? UJ Uj.............. 3 UL 3 II 55E522255:55558855 E 5 5 i ' : 2 ; ;8 M ■ i t; c s .Hj oooooooooooooooooo Manioni, N 124. 145 Mostromotteo 198 Mauer. G. M. 12$ May. Rev. E. B. 54 Mayer. 8. W. 91. no Mayer. R. T. 128. 152 Mosonek, A. J. 85 Maiurkiewict, E. 127. 154 Meagher, J. 112 Menalif, A. 112 Mendel Holl 26 Mento. P. F. 56 Moccariello, L. A. 124. 145. 195 Meluskey, A. A. .... 153 Mender. J. R. 124. 158 Menghini. P. D 129. 159 Meriwether. R. H. 24. 153. 177 Meyer. E. J. 127 Meyer. J. T. 82. 124. 126. 134. I4S Middleton Holl 32 Miholek. J. P. 90. 112 Mika. E. A. 127. 134. 158 Mikus. F. J. 129 Milde. E. 1. 112 Miller 192 Mills. R. J. 124. 191 Milner, E. 13 Minkoft. P. N. 82 Minyon, A. J 127. '34. 158 Mirante. F. J. 128 Mirro. E. 184 Moffett. 3. W. 82. 125 Molnar. W. R. . 124. 152. 155 Monogle. 3. 3. 128 Monogle. W. T. 90. H3. 134. 152. 154 Monohon, D. 1. 125. 177. 195 Monahan, G. R. ... 128. 147 Monastery 2S Mondschein, G. J. .. 130. 134 Mondschein, R. J. 130. 134 Monlonario. Q 124. 134. 137. 153 Montone. J. J. 128 Mooney. W. M. 130 Moore. D 130 Moore. J. A 85 Morehouse, 3. S. 43 Morgan, J. S 131 Morgon, R. . 12 Morris. W. P. 131 Mueller. T. C. ..82. 130 Muench, C. M 128 Muldoon. R. P. 177 Mullen. J. G 127 Munday. R 128 Mundy. W. J 125 Murphy. 3. 91, , 113, , 152, 155 Murphy, J. J .124, 125 Murphy. P. 82. 147 Murray, F. 131 Murray. .A. 12? Murray, L. C 91. 112 Myer. L. R. . 158 Me McBride. F. 3. 158 McCabe. Rev. ). 76 McCofferty. H. A. .. 124 McCaffrey. H. F. 56 McCouloy. H. III McComley. J. J. 124 McCann. A. C. 127 McCann. W. V 129 McCarthy. J. W. ..90, III McCarthy. T. F. . .. 162. I8S McCoughon, J. D. 177 McCouley, H. A.................. 8$ McChesney. I. K. 158 McClain, 3. A.................. 5 MeCloncy, E. 3. . 82 McCluskey. W. 3. .127. 111,1«. 194 McCue. T. E................... 127 McCullion, T. ................ 128 McCullough. T. B. 128 McDermott. C. P................124 McDermott, K. A................120 McDonald, F. P.. 124. 136, 153. 157. HI. 197 McDonnell. Rev. J. 43. 54 McDonnell. R. A. ... III. 179, 181. 183 McDonnell. W. G............... 158 MeElwee, G. E................. 124 McFadden, Rev. C. 3............. 57 McFadden, H. E. . 90 McFarland. E. F. 124. 127. 138 McGee. N. 3. 124. 152 McGettigon. E. T. 127 McGinn, H III McGonigle, L 127. 128 McGovern. J. R. 82 McGowan I9S McGroth. D. F. 129. 131 McGrath, E 57 McGrath. J. P. 129. 197 McGrew. W. M. 131 McGuire, Rev. F. X. N. 39. 40 McHole. T. E. 127. 154 McHugh. W. H. 57. 66 Mclnerney. T. P. 125, 177 McKee. Rev. E. B. 20. 41.43. 58 McKinley, R. A. 158 McLernan, J. F. . 129 McManus. 8. M. 128. 145 McMenamin. Rev. ). 3. 39.43. 58 McNally. 3. C. 124. 191. 197 McNally. Rev. R. J. 58 McNamora. . 125. 145. 153 McNamara, D. J. 125. 154 McNomoro. 3. L. . 129. 145 McNamara. 3. F. 125. 134. 158 McNelis. J. F. 128 McPeok. V. J. 112. 134. 145. 162 McOuade. Rev. V. A 43. 58 McQuillan, P. J 128 McShco, Rev. 3. 3. 58 N Nolly. R. V. 131 Nappen, B. H. 124 Nory. R. W. 12? Nastello 81 Natalie, M. 113 Noughton. J. J. 127 Neolon. W. J. 91. 113. 191. 197 Neborok. M. 12? Neitike, J. G. 125 Nekoronik. E. J. 129 Nolson, J. A. 129 Ney F. 129 Neylon. J. F. 129 Ni . R. 131 Norton, W. F. 125. 191. 193 Nowlon, M. 3. 128. 145, 152 Nuber, G. E. 82. 125 Nunon. J. 114 Nye, A. 200 O 0'8rien. J, T. 128 O'Brien. J. 1. 91. 114. 155 O'Brien, J. 3. . 90. 114. 128. 158 O'Brien, K. M. 128. 177 O'Brien. L. W. 12� . 186 0'8rien, M. 90 O'Brien. P. A. 125 O'Brien. W. . 131 O'Brien. W. J. 158 O'Connor. H. 90. 114. 152. 154 O'Donnell. E. 90. 114 O'Donnell. J. R. 157. 158 O'Donnell, Rev. M. 3 43. 59. 123 O'Donnell. M, 90. 115 O'Donnell. V. J. 82. 153.174. 177 O'Dorisio. J. T. 174. 177 O'Dwyer Holl . 32 Oehrlein. W. J. 124 O.Kone. 3 P. 126 O'Leary. Rev. 3. S. 59 O'Leary. V. R. 85. 130 Olivor, 3. 163 . 174 Olsen. O. C. 123 O'Neill. F. 90.115.125.155. 182 Oroii. 0. 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