Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1948 volume:

No two years in the history of a college are exactly alike. However, certain yoars stand out as being particularly distinctive, as possessing a personality peculiarly their own. Villanova has just passed through such a year. It has been a year of tremendous physical expansion, an expansion productive of an atmosphere which has turned the eyes of all Villanovans toward progress and the future. CULLEGE VILLANUVA PENNSYLVANIA VrfyT r History of Villanova Campus Views . Administration . .. Faculty............ The Schools......... Classes............. Activities.......... Sports............. Page 8 Page 14 Page 40 Page 44 Page 70 Page 96 Page 158 Page 208 Years of steadfast loyalty to hit alma motor distinguish Mr. J. Stanley Smith of th dots of '93 at one of Villanova's outstanding alumni. In addition to hit service on the Board of Trustees he maintains on active interest in everything Villanovan. He it here shown ringing the old chapel bell to commemorate the initiation of the building program now nearing completion. At 93 Father O'Mahoney it not only the oldest living Augustinian but is also Villanova's oldest living alumnus. Hit long relationship with the college has given him an intimate knowledge of its history, and with it the ability to fascinate his listeners with entertaining tales of Villanova in “the old doys. DEDICATION I On of tk« f otur t of tho komocoming ocfnritioi of tk post y or wot tko prosontotion of o footboll to tko co-coptoins of tko Villonovo-King't Point kom . coming footboll gomo by Mr. William Skanokan of tko clots of ‘96. Mr. Skona kon who cam from Connecticut to attend tk reunion, wot o m mb r of on of Villanova's first footboll squads. i We dedicate our book this year with a peculiar sense of fittingness. We dedicate it to the Alumni. The purpose of the book is to portray in picture all those elements of college life—even the smallest—which go to form the Villanova Student. The book tries to show in operation all the gentle influences which Villanova brings to bear upon her men so that they best may acquire the ideals which it is her loving task to impart. The ideals of a Villanova education are judged by the world, not in the abstract but concretely and in reality, by observing the conduct and achievement of those whom Villanova sends into the world as her graduates. The class of 1948 is happy to think that it is entering the ranks of such a worthy group of men. And both Villanova and her Senior Class of 1948 rejoice in the loyalty of the Alumni by dedicating this book to them. i Although expansion of its very nature involves the new, the process itself is old to Villanova, as old as the college itself. Neither the men who founded it nor their successors ever intended that Villanova should stand still with the present. For over a century they have consistently worked that they might outreach the present by building for the future. To guide themselves they built their college around an eternal core, the core of Catholicity. Villanova first expandod by building a college chapel in 1844. The dominant position of the spiritual again appeared through the physical with the erection in 1887 of the twin-spired chapel familiar to us today. Its worn steps symbolize that enduring faith which throughout all change has been, is, and always will be the strength of Villanova. VILLANOVA 1 H 4 1 THo Rudolph Home purehoted in 1841 o� o part of the original Belle Air Estate constituted Villanovo's most impressive physical asset until the erection of the College Building in 1848. During the eo'ly years college life at Villanovo revolved about this former residence, for it served os mona- stery, college, and chapel. Just a little over one hundred years ago. on the Feost of St. Augustine, on Augustinion priest celebrated Moss to inouguarate the foundation of a new Catholic College and to ask God to shed his blessing upon the project. There were no college buildings then; there was. properly speaking, no campus. Villonova consisted of the former Belle Air Estate—a home .a barn,'and ex- tensive farmland. There were but ten students and six professors. These were the humble beginnings of the modern educational institution which stands today. The story of its progress reflects the history of our nation and of the Augustinion Order which, through the years, has contributed to that notion a constant flow of loyal, well- educated Americans. Villanovo first opened its doors to students in September. 1843. Almost from the outset it was to feel the tremors, large and small, which periodically passed through the nation. Scarcely a year ofter its inception on intense spirit of anti-Catholicism gripped the area and finally, in 1846. resulted in demonstrations which forced the new college to terminate all classes. These outbursts hod sufficiently subsided by September of the some year, however, to permit the resumption of normal ocodemic life on the campus. The college started anew with an increased enrollment of 24 students and o faculty augmented by the arrival of three Augustinion priests from Italy. When on March 10. 1848 the Governor signed An act to Incorporate the Augustinion College the legal right of Villanovo to operate as a college was secured. Though then firmly established, Villanovo was soon to undergo a new series of shocks which would ogam force it to suspend activities. The panic of 1857. the subsequent depression, and the Civil War broke upon the country with such a force as to disrupt oil normal pursuits. Villanovo closed, and remained closed until 1865 when it was once again able to take up its aca- demic duties. With the construction of the gymnasium in 1869 the first signs of prosperity ond expansion began to appear. This promise of things to come was continued by the presentation of the first college catalogue in 1871. The catalogue described the college, its aims, ond the courses offered. The curriculum ot that time consisted of three years of preparatory work and four years of Liberal Arts. It was during this same period that the Villonova Alumni Association was formed. In 1863. the Augustinion Fathers began the erection of a chapel large enough in design to meet the demands of both the present and the future. The edifice was com- pleted four yeors later ond has since become a symbol of all that is Villanovan. YEARS IIP DUH tillIIWill Bock in 1853. the complete Villanova campus consisted of the above four buildings. From LEFT to RIGHT, the original chapel, the Rudolph House port of the original purchase, the College Building erected in 1844 Just three years ofter the purchase of the Rudolph Property and lastly, the stone born also part of the original purchase. TO THE RIGHT is shown the Villanova College Chapel which was constructed in 1844. The college bell con be seen in the locust tree between the rear of the Rudolph House ond the Chapel. This bell was recast from metol salvaged from the bell of St. Augustine's Church which bod been originally used in Independence Hall before the casting of the Liberty Bell. . . A bird's-eye view of the Villonovo compui in 1875 at conceiveo by on engravor. To the RIGHT it Spring Mill Road. In the CENTER of the engraving it the New College 8wilding between the gymnatium and the chapel. Several years later, in 1893, with a faculty of 31 and a student body of 94, Villonovo celebrated its Golden Jubilee. Fifty years of educational endeavor lay behind. Villonovo was still a small college, but out of its labor it hod hewn a firm foundation upon which to build for the future. Villonovo now entered upon a period of rapid development. Reverend John J. Fedigan, O.S.A., in 1899. started worlt on the Monastery and College Hall. Shortly afterward, on Engineering school was established which was followed in 1915 by the creation of a Pre- Medical course. In 1918, another addition was made in the form of a Summer School out of which developed just one year later the Extension School familiar to all today. Along with the rest of the notion Villonovo hod felt during these lotter years the impact of the first World War. It had readily accepted military students and initiated an Army Student Training Corps which re- mained operative until December, 1918. Immediately following the war the college started a new period of growth. In the early twenties it become necessary to Probobly no Alumni resident today would recog- nise these early interior photos of Villonova's old- est structure. What were once the reading room (LEFT) and one of the classrooms (BELOW) have now been partitioned to moke living quarters for the resident students. establish a business school curriculum, the importance of which finally brought about the erection of the Com. merce ond Finance Building in 1931. Villonova now be- gan to ossume its position among the foremost Catholic Colleges of America. In 1928 College Hall burned to the ground in one of the mojor disasters of Villanova's history .However, with that indefogible spirit which is their heritage the August- inians soon erected Mendel Hall to replace the destroyed building and. despite the depression which then pre- vailed. also began the construction of the Field House which was completed in 1932. In that very same year o second major disaster destroyed one of the oldest buildings on the campus, the Monastery. Quickly and without disrupting classes another Monastery was begun ond stood ready for occupancy in 1934. During the ensuing years Villonova enjoyed a brief respite from the spectacular. Preparations were under- way for the centennial celebration of 1943. Then come the second World War. All that was civilian rapidly gave way before the military programs of the Army. Navy, ond Marines. Villonova become a Navy school under the V-12 program and pursued that course until the end of hostilities. August, 1945 ond peace brought the numerrtiK problems which we are experiencing today. Yet. in the midst of reconversion Villonova is once more demonstrating that faith which has been its greatest asset. Once again Villonova is building. TOP: The monastery of Villonova with the orch overshadowing the main campus road is shown here, with the old baseboll diamond in the background, in the days before the fire. To the extreme right is the college chapel. As in the days when the high-button shoes ond straw hats were the familiar campus togs, the Villonova men of today delight in campus leisure in off hours. Even though the costumes differ it seems that the spirit remains the same. today we hove borrocks. a field house, two partly conpletsd science buildings, ond a library under construction. BELOW: Controst the aerial view of Villonova as seen in the pic- ture ond as you know it todoy. True, nature remoins the some, but 14 This is Villonovo. Paging yearbooks of the past one can see that the keynote of the campus structure is progress. The number of buildings radi- ating from the center of the campus has constantly increased until structures now spread over the en- tire Belle Air estate. In addition to the buildings shown .the college field house -and stadium also stand outside the right edge of the picture. 15 imum iMumu The cornerstone of the Villonova Chapel was laid in 1883 by Bishop Shonahan of Harrisburg. It was thon, and still remains, the most striking building on the campus. Its twin spires which overlook the entire neighborhood majestically commond the entrance to the college and constantly recall to the students the significant position of religion in their educational life. The delicate workmanship within the Chapol matches the symetrical beauty of its exterior. It is here that the student finds spiritual solace through frequent visits to hear Mass and attend other religious exercises. It is here that he nourishes that faith without which education would be in vain. WHAT II [I TII IT IMIliriT A MAN THE MIINASTEHY The Monostery is situated to one side of the chapel where it maintains its place as the physical and the spiritual heart of the campus. From its halls there flows o steady stream of teaching friars who constitute Villonova s living endowment and give to the college its enduring strength. It serves as the mother house of the Augustinian Order in this country providing residence for the Provincial, Very Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan. O.S.A. The building's architecture is that type of gothic known os Tudor. Simple, yet still imposing, it was built in 1934 to replace the one destroyed by the fire of 1932. Large, dignified, and imposing, Mendel Hall is the best known and most used building on the campus. Named after the famed Augustinian scientist it appropriately houses both the schools of science and engineering. Along with its numerous classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. Mendel Hall also contains the college admin- istrative offices, the book store, and the Naval Reserve H I IV 11 1-’ 1 IJ 111 Headquarters. In addition the first floor of the cost wing 1V1 11 . IJ l.i | j 11 I 11 11 is the site of the student cafeteria. 19 COMMERCE ANU FINANCE Although the recent construction program at Villonova has deprived the Com merce and Finance Building, erected in 1931. of its former pre-eminent position os the most modern structure on the campus, its exterior still retains on appearance of newness which mokes it difficult to distinguish from the buildings just completed. Situated between Austin Hall and the Barrocks at the east end of the campus it is the home of both the Business and the Education schools. In addition to faculty offices ond numerous classrooms the Commerce and Finance Building also contains an auditorium with a seating capacity of 700. making it an ideal location for lectures ond extra-curricular activities. The Belle Air office and lockers for the day students are located in the basement. A FAMILIAR LAND MARK ALUMNI HALL Erected in 1844 ond originally known os the College Building, Alumni Hall stands in the midst of the newer buildings as a silent reminder of the past. Once the principle structure on the campus, it now serves as a dormitory for resident students. Its history, which is closely interwoven with that of the school, has beon one of numerous changes and additions. Enlarged in 1848 ond again in 1873. it has housed at various times a prop school, college classrooms, and a varsity basketboll court, in addition to the living quarters which it now contains. Although its interior has been completely re- modeled in recent years its large, stucco covered exterior remains one of the familiar landmarks of tho campus. AUSTIN HALL Porflolly hidden by shrubbery, Austin Holl faces Lancaster Pike across a broad expanse of cam- pus. Named after the founder of the Augustinian Order it serves not only as a dormitory for upperclassmen but also as the homo of Villonovo’s radio station. It is also the site of the soon-to-be- moved library . On of th major extra-curricular sub- jecti of the student body, the art of conversation, is engaged in daily, both within and without the dorms. Here students exchange clossroom experiences, opinions, and the general small talk of the day. While no greot probloms are solved and no great decisions ore reached, such conversation enables the student to keep his mental outlook fresh. Erected in 1930 after the great fire. Fedigon Hall is one of the larger dormitory buildings on the campus, providing quarters for over 128 students. Possessing on atmosphere of remoteness it is yet close to the center of campus activities by virtue of its nearness to the college administration building. Utilized os a quarters for Nava! and Marine trainees during the war it is now reserved for the upperclossmen. Fedigon Holl was named after Fother Fedigon former Provincial of the American Augustinions during whose tenure the modern Villanova may be said to hove begun. 23 SAINT MAllY’S HALL An integral part of the religious life at Villanova College is symbolized by St. Mary's Hall situated on the edge of the old campus. This ivy covered building pro- vides one of our most attractive and cherished Villanova scenes. We owe its existence to the generosity of Mr. Bernard Corr who presented the building to the college in 1912. Within its walls the seminarians who will someday carry on the teaching tra- dition at Villanova find the living quarters, classrooms, and chapel in which they may fulfill requirements for their scholastic and spiritual advancement. 24 SEMINARIANS SAINT RITA’S HALL St. Rita's Hall stands secure in its position within the shadow of the chapel. Dedicated to the exclusive purpose of service to the seminarians it is one of the few campus buildings with which the Villanovo student has no familiarity. Built to replace a loss by fire of an original building, the hall supplies living quarters for seminary students, and houses a tiny chapel for the nuns who minister to the daily needs of the seminarians.. MIDDLETON DALI Middleton Holl is locoted in the southwest corner of the compus and was originally used as a sick bay for the navy students. It now serves os the college infimary. During the past year it has undergone renovation and upon completion of the program will have the facilities of a well equipped small hospital. Middleton Hall is now equipped with a modern treatment room, diet kitchen, and a capacity of twenty-three beds. Space has been re- served for an x-ray room and an isolation word. This hall was named for Rev. Thomas J. Middleton, O.S.A., one time President of Villanova. and long time librarian and historical researcher at the College. , i DELUREY RALL Delurey Hall, one of the smaller dormitories on the compus. has accomo- dations for thirty students. This combination brick-wood structure is placed in a rather solitary position on the campus being on the western edge and ocross the field from Fedigon Holl. Purchased five years ago, is was formerly o privote dwelling and consequently affords a more restful, homelike otmosphere than the larger halls. In the manner of most of the other buildings, it derives its name from on outstanding Augustinion priest. Father Delurey, who occupied a prominent position in the history of Villon- ovo as its president from 1895 to 1910. O’Dwyer Holl. formerly o privote residence, is locoted olong the Lon- coster Pike. The building ond the lot odjoining the compus were ocquired by the College in 1941. As is the cose of oil other residence holls on the compus. oil of the ovoiloblo spoce which will permit comfortoble occomoda- tions for the occuponts is being utilized. Unlike the lorger holls. o smoller ond more intimote group ollows for o more congeniol otmosohere. A porlor provides o meeting room ond o ploce for limited recreotion during free hours. SIMPSON HALL Snug omid trees neor the bottom of the rood leading from Mendel Holl to Loncoster Pike. Simpson Holl still retains the atmosphere of o private home. Donoted to the school by Mr. William Simpson, a long-time friend of Villonovo. its much sought after rooms provide comfortable lodg- ings for approximately forty students. Although o swollen post-war enroll- ment has required that its seminor rooms be converted to living quorters. it still boosts of o small parlor with o piano oround which its residents gather to delight in the comoraderie of on occasional song-fest. 27 FIELU IIII I N E Certoinly one of the most popular buildings on the campus from the student's viewpoint is the field house. It recreational opportunities are many and varied. Every type of event from Shakespeare to the annual swim- ming meet can be staged within. Its versatility is well utilized during the school year for every student at one time or another has occasion to watch the inter-collegiate basketball games, or perhaps to participate himself in the intra-mural program. STADIUM One of the facilities provided far othletic events is Goodreou Stodium v hich is found adjacent to the field house ot the eastern end of the campus. The stodium is named in honor of Leo Goodreou who was fotoly injured in varsity practice in 1928. While seldom the site of varsity football contests, it does serve as the home field for the 150 pound team and os the practice field for the varsity. It is arranged to provide far trock ond field events, and with the baseball diamond close-by is a most popular gathering spot during the spring ond summer months. 29 i:ni: m:u i: iiii i:i:iii i; ihjiluing The year 1948 will see the Deportment of Chemical Engineering housed in its own building with the best of scientific equipment and facilities avail- able for its use. The new building will contain three laboratories, two class- rooms. drafting and seminar rooms, repair and supply shops, and many other conveniences. New equipment, already purchased or to be purchased or to be constructed includes: a distillation column, an evaporator, a rotary drier, an obsorption column, for the main laboratory on the first floor. The metal- lurgical laboratory will be supplemented by the addition of X-ray equipment. This valuable increase to the Villanova campus testifies to a modern and progressive Villanova. 30 Workmen were busily completing the Interior of the Chemicol Engineering Building even before the roof was on. The inside of the wall is lined with terra-cotta insulating blocks. The exterior of the Chemical Engineering Building was nearing completion ot the start of the Fall term in 1947. Final touches had been applied to the stone work while the roof was being insulated. The traditional cross was proudly in its place, ond only the window� were needed to finish the proiect. The cornerstone of the Chemicol Engl- neering Building wos set in place by the Provincial. Rev. Mortimer Sullivon, O.S.A., attended by Rev. Francis X. N. McQuire. O.S.A., President of the Col- lege. The stone contained a copy of the charter of the school, o list of the fa- culty for the scholastic yeor 1946-1947 an issue of the doy's Philadelphia poper. a school cotologue ond a student s hondbook. Despite the obstacles encountered in building the new Villanova Library, the structure attained its skeletal form soon after the summer sessions under way in 1947. Students daily observed the progress as carpenters constructed a forest of scaffolding and framework into which the cement was to be poured. LIBRARY RUILRING Of oil the buildings under construction on the com- pus Villonovo hos urgently needed or eogerly awaited none more than the new library. A long series of con- ferences and an energetic drive to help finance the undertaking preceded the actual work of construction which was delayed five years by the outbreak of the war. A rectangular, three-storied structure of native stone the new building is located adjacent to and porallel with the walk which cuts through the center of the cam- pus from Alumni Holl to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Upon completion it will provide space for over 400.000 books and comfortably seat 500 students. In addition to the conventional library equipment it will include many in- novations. the most notable of which will be numerous display cases, and acoustic tiled music room, and a photo room to house the microphotogrophic equipment. When completed it will moke on incalcuoble contribution to the academic life of the school. 33 NAVAL DRDNANCE IIIIIIIIU The largest of the new buildings on the Villanova campus, the Naval Science building will be completed and in use by the fall of 1948. It will provide offices for the NROTC instructional staff as well as classrooms and training facilities for the students in the program. The building will contain four classrooms .each specially designed and equipped for the teaching of Engineering, Ordnance. Navigation, and Seamanship. A library of Military and Naval texts will be kept to supplement the college library. Two rooms are to be equipped for work involving anti-aircraft and submarine attack. Small arms instruction will be conducted in the basement where a rifle-pistol range has been constructed. In cddition, the building will house an armory, store- rooms for equipment, and locker rooms for the use of the reserve midshipmen. The armory will contain a simu- lated bridge of a ship. This bridge will carry all of the standard navigation and communications instruments to provide the Navy students with practice for their future duties. Soon ofter the surveying .work was completed in the Spring of 1947, bulldozers had leveled the ground, the excovotion was com- pleted. and the cement laid for the foundation. While masons la- bored omid a moze of scoffolding, the cementers were finishing off the interior. On September 20, 1947, constructions were momentarily halted as Captain Thomas, assisted by Rev. Mortimer Sullivan, O.S.A.. and Rev. Francis X. N. McGuire, O.S.A., laid the corner- stone in which articles similar to those placed in the Chemical Engi- neering Building were put for the benefit of posterity. . IIKLLE AIII HALL .... THE NEW IIIIIIMN This year Bello Air Holl has been added to the steadily growing list of Villanovo buildings which testify to the school's expansion. Located along Ithan Avenue opposite the Field House. Belle Air Hall echoes the voice of a larger Villanovo. Although utterly unlike the more slowly realized buiWings on the campus it is but a replica of the thousands of such constructions springing up on campi throughout the land. A large wooden structure, purchased from the Navy. Belle Air Holl has from the putside more than one reminiscent aspect for the returned veteran. Once inside however the teaching of varied subjects such as languages, mathematics, literature, and psychology, quickly remind the student that this is a home of college classrooms. Besides facilities of class room work, much needed space has been provided for the accomodation of offices for the ever growing faculty. Among numerous added facilities recontly mode to the Villanovo Compus, the first project to be completed was that of the four army barracks erected along Ithan Avenue, to provide dormitory space for 200 students. The barracks, acquired through a program allotting emergency housing units to colleges, were transported from Camp Lee. Virginia. Original plans specified com- pletion for the opening of the 1946 fall term. However, they were not ready for occupancy until late November of that year. The interior of each unit is portioned into twenty- five rooms providing accomodations for fifty students. The rooms are furnished with a bed, chair, desk, and locker space for each of two occupants. Every effort has been made to supply the barracks with conveniences provided in the permanent residence halls. Probably the most remarkable feature of this build- ing project has been the manner in which architect and landscape gardeners hove managed to blend these units into the campus scene as unobtrusively as has been done. 36 When the enrollment at Villonova Increased, facili- ties to accommodate the influx of students had of neces- sity to expand proportionately. The Pie Shop, which served os a cafeteria for the day students and had always been a traditional rendezvous for Villanovans. was found to be inadequate in its seating capacity. Definite steps were token to alleviate this condition, and ofter long delay, due chiefly to the general instability in the field of post war construction, o suitable new temporary building was finished. Hampered by eonstont labor troubles, work on the new Pi Shoppe wot delayed for teverol month� . Below: a lone carpenter applies reinforcements to the supporting pillars in one section, while painters prepare to opply o bate coat to the finished portion of the ceiling. The new Pie Shop, erected near the Commerce and Finance building, is one wing of an H shaped army cafeteria which has been obtained from Camp Peary, North Carolina. Dimensions of the new building ore 170 x 40 feet with a serving counter 80 feet in length ond a seating capacity of 400. The facilities are in general the same os those of the old Pie Shop, though the storeroom space is also greatly enlarged and there is a private room for the faculty. On of th« most long sought oft r ond appreciated changes made on the campus was the opening of the new Pie Shoppe. A for- mer Navy building, it houses the temporary facilities of the college store, and a cafeteria for the day students. Louie. the moitre d'Hotel of the Pi Skopp pr iid t Ov r kit new emporium with kit cuitomory equanimity. How. over, Ike picture doet not tkow tke utual ttampede tkot detcendt upon Louie and kit cokortt during lunck time. BELOW: Tke old Pie Skoppe in tke baiement of Mendel Holl wot incapable of comfortably accommodating the lorge number of day ttudentt who required a place to eat and to relax between clattet. While tome read over their ottign- mentt, other ploy cardt or merely engage in a lively bull tettion. BELOW: A hungry lunch-hour group crowdt tke counter in tke old Pie Shoppe. Here ttudentt could purchaie tandwicket. cake. pie. ice creom, and toft drinkt. Tke new Pie Skoppe wot detigned to alleviate the limited condition! which were ere oted by tke increoted enrollment. VERY REV. MORTIMER A. SUUIVAN. OS A. LLO. REV. JOSEPH M. DOUGHERTY. O.SA. Ph.D. REV. JOSEPH C. BARTLEY. O.SA, PK.D. VERY REV. FRANCIS X. N. McGUIRE. O.SA. D.D. Choirmon ViceCKoirmof� Secretory Treoiure REV. JOHN J. McMENAMIN. O.SA, A M.. B.S. in L.b. 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 MeSHAIN GERALD RONON EDGAR SCOTT WILLIAM SIMPSON J. STANLEY SMITH DAVID J. SMYTH O. HOWARD WOLFE Behind the broad educational and financial policies which affect almost every ospect of college life at Vil- lonova. there stands an organization of which the aver- age student is seldom aware, the Board of Trustees. This board consists of seven men. both religious and secular, who bring their wide experience in the fields of education and business to bear upon the problems of college ad- ministration. It is this group which decides upon such diverse questions os the investment of capital, the founding of scholarship funds, and the initiation of ond finance for building programs ond maintenance. The chairman ex-officio of the board, which meets periodi- cally throughout the year, is the prior provincial of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villonova. Reverend Mortimer A. Sullivan. O.S.A.. Provincial of tho Auguttinian Province of St. Thomot, i� Chairman of tho Boord of Trustees. Father Sullivan's capabilities and pop- ularity are ottested to by the fact that he has served in this capacity as Provincial for four forms. He was President of the College earlier in his career. 40 DIRECTING VILLMUVA PI1LICY 41 THE PRESIDENT The Very Rev. Francis X. N. McGuire, O.S.A., was appointed to the Presidency of Villanova College in 1944 after having served in the position of Vice-President for three years. Within a year of his appointment, came the end of hostilities and the return of the school to normal peacetime activities. Solution of the problems following such a change has been the principol adminis- trative concern of Father McGuire. Evidence of his suc- cess is exemplified by the efficient operation of the various college departments and the gradual resurgence of the pre-war atmosphere on the compus. In addition to his duties. Father McGuire is also active in numerous outside educational activities. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Rosemont College. Secretary of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities, and has recently been appointed to the Joint State Government Committee of Pennsylvania by Governor Duff. Father McGuire’s rise from an undergraduate student to president of the college has been os rapid as it has been deserved. Graduating from Villonova with a Bachelor of Arts in 1932, he entered the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome where he received a Doc- torote in Sacred Theology in 1939. After studying at the Fordham School of Education, he returned to Villa- nova. Here in addition to his teaching he ocquired the duties of a dormitory counselor, and was Moderator of the Student Council and the Centennial Class of 1943. In June. 1941 he was appointed Vice-President, Dean of Men. ond Moderator of Athletics which he held till his appointment to the Presidency. ADMINISTRATORS VICE-PRESIDENT As Doan of Men and Modera- tor of Inter-College Athletics. Father McKee occupies one of the most demanding administrative positions. His duties require nu- merous decisions os to the fitness of activities proposed by the Stu- dent Council, the various clubs, and the classes. It is in his office that all disciplinary oction initi- ates. The shaping of athletic poli- cies is also his constant concern. Prior to ossuming his present po- sition Father McKee served os moderator of the Villanovan and os director of the intramural athletic program. HE AN The Rev. Edward M. Dwyer. O. S.A., Ph.D. unifies all academic study at Villanova from the Dean's office in Mendel Hall. His position requires that he be in close con- tact with the individual students and have a true understanding of the students problem. His educa- tional background is. in every sense, complete: for besides hav- ing been o student at both Villan- ova ond the Augustinion mother house in Rome, he received a Doctorate from Wurzburg in Ger- many and took advanced work in Berlin. Prior to becoming Dean in 1944 Father held the position of Associate Professor of Philosophy. Morehouse. J. Stanley, M.S., Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Deen of Engineering The two primary duties of the Dean of Engineering are the planning and de- veloping of a curricula that will maintain an accredited rating, and the hiring of all instructors and professors required to meet the needs of the school. Boyle. Joseph l„ O.S.A.. M.A. Registrar The office of the Registrar directs the admission of new students to the colleqe and is the custodian of all pormanont academic records. In Father Boyle's office the transcripts of transferring students are processed and those of now students in advanced standing are considered. The efficient operation of Villanova as an academic institution depends to a large extent upon a group of men whose duties involve not only the purely academic but also the manifold tasks of practi cal administration. These men. among whom are both priests and laymen, are the college administrators. Their position requires that they constantly coordinate to set into execution the generol policies of the school. At the some time each is responsible for the maintenance of the standards of his own office at that level necessary to uphold the college s high scholastic rating. The Counsellors are those priests assigned to live in the halls among the students and to serve as counsellors for them. In close contact with the residents they act os a stabilizing influence upon dormitory life, which, from the beginning, they endeavor to imbue with a fraternal, congenial atmosphere. These are the priests to whom the fellows usually bring their problems and many a Frosh ond Upperclassmen has been cheered and perhaps changed through an informal chat with his counsellor. Rav. Edword M. Dwyer, O.S.A. Dean of Arts and Scioncos The supervision of the faculty and stu- dents in the school of Arts and Sciences is th� task of its dean. Ho sets up and admin;sters its curriculum and also servos as chairman of the committoo which evaluates the students' standing within their classes. Joseph C. Bartley. O.S.A. Dean of Commerce and Financo It is the duty of a doan to study tho student while the student studies the books. Thus responsibility for the admin- istration of the Commerce and Finance School also involves the important func- tion of educational guidance. In addi- tion. Father Bartley serves as director of the Fitansion School. Friel. William F. Ill Placement Director Mr. Friol serves both as Alumni Socro- tary-Treasurer and as Placement Director. In his former capacity he seeks to further the interests of the Alumni in their Alma Mater, while, in tho lattor. he furnishes necessary contacts for alumni and gradu- ating seniors seeking employment. Seoted, LEFT to RIGHT: Fr. Kemme. (Austin Holl): Fr. Burk . (Alumni Holl); Fr. Dunn . (D - lur y Holl): Fr. Klekotko. (Mendel Holl): Stonding: Fr. 0'Donn ll. (Good Counsel): Fr. Purcell. (F . dlgon Holl): Fr. McDonnell, (Barrack 2 and 3); Fr. Grim . (Simpton Hall); Fr. Boyl . (Fedigon Holl); Fr. McLaughlin, (Alumni Holl): Fr. Tuohy, (Good Count l). ADM IIVI ST HA THUS AND PROCTORS Rev. Daniel P. Fol� ey. O.S.A. Librarian Father Falvey i ro pon ible (or the effi- cient administration of the library in all of it aspect . He mu� t direct it person- nel and see to it that the necessary books aro easily available for both student and faculty use. McMenamin. John J.. O.S.A.. M.A.. 8.S. In Library Science. Procurator It is the duty of Father McMenamin as Procurator to locate and buy all of the materials and equipment needed by the college, and to provide for the maint- enance of its physical plant and ground . John T. Dever Comptroller Along with the Procurator it is th Comp- troller who deals with the financial end of Villanova's administration. His position requires that he assist in the direction of • ■penditur and investments and that h supervise the handling of student ac- counts. 45 FACULTY AT VILLAIVDVA As Villonova has grown throughout tho years her faculty has not been neglected. Realizing that the influence of a good faculty extends further than any other phase of academic life, Villonova has built with the desire to give her students the best teachers possible. She has long recognized and striven for the realization of the ideal relationship of the classroom—that spirit of owokened activity in the field of knowledge which must be trans- mitted from instructor to student. The process of education is one of con- stant growth on the part of the student and must be dealt with only at the hands of the most carefully selected men. With this in mind Villonova has organized and collected her faculty from the great educational institutions of the world. This yeor. in the face of the expansion of enrollment and campus facili- ties many new faces hove appeared in a professional copocity in Villonova classrooms. Twenty-eight new professors, made up of six priests, twenty laymen, and two navol instructors were added. Such improvements are a port of Villonova’s determination to provide the Cotholic student with thot type of education best suited to his needs. PHILIP ALLEN. B.S.. M E. Instructor Mechanical Engineering GEORGE AUTH. B.M.E. Associate Professor Mechonical Engineering EMU- AWtlOTU .$. E MsWtont Moth n'°',et 46 F CI) ’■ «unck 'nifrucfor 'fnieol tngmoen 'ARO C , ifig FRANCIS X. BOYLE. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor Religion In this picturo three members of the Villonovo Foculty. Fother Dwyer. Fother Bortloy. ond Fothor Dougherty. officioto ot on of the High Mosses which or hold periodi- colly throughout the year to observe events thot are considered pertinent to student life. Such religious observances, employing the oge-old pogeontry of the Church, become on in tegral part of the Student's memories of Villanovo. JOHN E. BRESNAHAN. O.S.A.. M.A. Assistant Professor Classics JOSEPH I. BOYLE. O.S.A.. Assistant Professor Education M A. 47 Th« quest for knowledge for iome admits of no specified schedule of hours. Even after the period ends the pro- fessor Is surrounded by questioners attempting to clarify o point, object to something said, or to ask advice on some scholostic matter. For even today, harrassed os he is by large classes the professor is still available for advice and counsel outside of the classroom. Not only academic matters ore discussed in these conferences for many motters of general interest are handled, and sound fatherly advice is given seasoned with a humour that makes it palatable. FACULTY uo A F- Ow Clo� � c‘ W.A. 48 -r° luh w ). RYRNe- «%%coc%or Harold JOHN H. CRAWFORD. O.S.A., M.A Ahmio'i Proftuor COFFEY. O.S-A- W A. Intlrwetor Enql'nh CLOTHIER. JR- B s Atmlon� Proluor EUctricol En9in «,in9 DONALD W. DAVIS. � Aun«o« « EWc«r col b|liaail«l JOHN DALEY. O.S.A . M A Aiiiilonf Proftiw Modern Longuog� � CHARLES DAHLKE. B.S. Instructor 49 FACULTY C OlOlMGt . ® S W,cKon-co « There arc no moro rabid, partisan fans at tho intra-mural contests than the hall moderators. Each one takes it directly upon himself to see that his boys are urged on to the greotest efforts ond to victory. However only one team moy bo the winner, and judging by this picture of the swimming meet. Alumni hos done it again; Good Counsel appears to hove beon left at the post, whilo Austin grud- gingly admits that Alumni is pretty good. This enthusiasm oids ond encourages the participants ond gives to the intra-mural program a characteristic spirit of good natured rivalry. JAMES A. DONNELLON. O.S.A.. Ph.O. Assistant Professor Biology 50 PRODUCERS OF VILLANOVA MEN 51 DANIEL P. FALVEY. O.S.A.. M.S, Professor Library Science ROBERT FAIRFIELD. USMC. B.S. Assistant Professor Noval Science JEROME J. FISCHER. M.A. Instructor English Professors os well as students hove problems coincident with class work. Pro per arrangement of the curriculum, in elusion of subject matter in courses, and methods of approach to various types of materiol necessitate conseltation among professors in the various depart- ments. In this picture Mr. Schaeffer and Mr. Kaschenboch of the Commerce and Finance School discuss the content of one of the business courses. ANTHONY J. FRAYNE. M.A. Assistant Professor English f °st. fic ;,TP,0U °9 eer;, 52 FACULTY THOMAS F. GILUGAN. O.S.A.. M.A. Profanor Modarn longuogas DANTE L GIROLAMI, O.S.A.. M.S. Instructor Mothamotics MARTIN ). GILLAN, M.S. Assistant Profoisor Civil Enginaaring M£ Nn Silo. n D � Prof.,,0, - Cbamiifry MART,N GIU. m.a. Instructor fngfi'sfi 53 FACULTY WllUM� � • Instructor .«!� .•«' .......... WILLIAM J. GORDON. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor Economics HENRY E. GREENLEE. O.S.A., S.T.D. Associato Profossor Philosophy HOWARD A. GRELIS. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor Social Scionco Instructor Mochonicol fa ....... GRIMES. 03. Instructor Social Scionco WILLIAM C. HAMPTON. B.S.. M.E. Instructor Engineering t0W R0l.H ‘NISCR Profossor Chemistry 54 The odoge All work ond no ploy it no reserved for the layman eiclusively. The Villanova Monastery !• well- •quipped with recreational facilities for the benefit of the priests in their off hoars. After o long doy of clot� � the priests gather in the Community Room to ploy billiards, woteh a televised sport feature, or perhaps engage in o lightning game of table tennis, os the two masters of the gome. Fathers Kemme and Klekotko. ore doing in the picture above .N C S A M. Profe«of Social fdAHC'S Inst 0 tAo 0”C 55 WILLIAM HENRY. B.S.. LL.B. Associato Profossor Businoss Administration ALBERT E. HOLL. JR.. LL.B. Instructor Businoss Administration fir. 1 a C UL T y JOHN A. KLEKOTA. O.SA, M S. Instructor Physics EOWARO F. JENKINS. O.S.A.. Ph.D. Assistant Profossor Chomistry CLARY L JOHN. U.S.N.. B.S. Assistant Profossor � ■—i r.:.... Eng ish £°VV N J ' SCHfNf� 8 Eructor 57 CHARLES F. KROPP. O.S.A.. M.S. Instructor Biology English O.S-A- FACULTY FRED J. LIEDERBACH. JR.. B.S. Instructor Mechanical Engineering Contact between the faculty and members of the student body does not end inside the classroom. At every social function of the school year there may be seen groups of faculty members and students discussing the highlights of the evening. Students olso become familiar with their pro- fessors by meeting them almost doily about the campus, and in the academic atmosphere of the library. The majority of upper ctossmen at Villonovo or veterans. WitK tk« special problems of checks ond government time arising from their privileges under the G. I. Bill of Rights, they require the guidance of one whose training enables him to provide them with the solution to their difficulties. Villonovo provides this oid to her former servicemen in the person of Mr. George Horris. who is shown below in consultation with o student veteron. Biology WILLIAM LUNNEY. O.S.A.. M.A. Associate Professor Modern Longuogos GILBERT MACBETH. Ph.D. Associote Professor English JOHN p waher. O.SX. o°- Religto EDWARD B. MAY. O.S.A., M.A. Instructor Religion PETER F. MENTO. JR.. B.S. Instructor Chemistry 60 JOHN R. MURPHY. M.A. Instructor Social Science henry f. McCaffrey, b.s. Associote Professor Business Administration JOHN A. McCLAIN. Ph.o. Associat Professor Biology john McDonnell, o.sm.a. Instructor Social Science FACULTY Members of the Augustinian body ot Villonovo or first of oil priests, hoving dedicated their lives to God ond to the service of their fellow men. Their performance of religious devotions, such as shown in the picture below, in which they ottend the celebration of High Moss, provide high example ond inspiration to loy mem. bers of the foculty and to the student body. Those principles of Cotholic education upon which Villonovo was founded by a small number of Augustinian priests a century ogo continue in the teach- ing of her modern religious community. J I'll,'IT • HI,I Ij. PhiloiopKy FACULTY JOHN J. McSHEA. O.S.A.. M.A. Assiitont Professor English Beside lecture work in the clossroom. the duties of o focwltf member entoil dote supervision over scholostic octivities of the student. more especiolly in the sciences where the proper conduct of lob experiments becomes essential. In the picture to the LEFT, Father Kropp is directing the activities of a group of young students in biology, one of the basic course� required in the Arts and Science School. 63 JOHN $. O LEARY. O.S-A-. Professor Mothemotics M.S. JOSEPH PEDROSO Instructor Modnrn Languages JOSEPH W. PAQUETTE. O.S.A.. M.S. Instructor Chemistry MICHAEL J. O'DONNELL. O.S.A.. M.A. Assistant Professor English PETER J. PAUL. O.S.A.. Ph D. Associote Professor Sociol Science RICHARD M. PLUNKETT. O.S.A.. M.S. Assistant Professor Chemistry 64 Villonovo hot always fried to refain the family spirit among students and faculty. Even under the eiisting eipan- ded enrollment such a feeling helps retain the intimacy of the small college. The faculty dinner gives the faculty mem- bers, both dories and laymen, an opportunity for social contact and the growth of cfoser relationship. FACULTY DANIEL J. RIVAS. L.B. Assistant Professor Modern longuoges THOMAS P. PURCELL. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor Religion GEORGE N. QUAM. Ph.D. Associate Professor Chemistry 65 ALBERT J. ROOSE. USMC. B.S. Associat Professor Navol Science ROBERT P. RUSSELL. O.S.A., Ph.D. Assistant Professor Philosophy JOSEPH C. SAVAGE. M B A. Assistant Professor Business Administration 66 FACULTY Since it is traditional to invite oil faculty mombers to social functions at Villanova, a number of them are seen ot every dance held throughout the year. Here a group of priests, lay faculty members and their wives gather to discourse on the offoirs of the younger generation. There it scorcely onyon who hot posted o build- ing under construction who hot not succumbed to the universal foscinotion which thit typo of opero- tion t««mt to exert, and who hat not paused for ot least on moment of contemplation. Priests especially during their strolls itop to give opprovol to the work in progrett on their camput. FREDERICK C. STRONG. III. M S. Attittont Protestor Chemistry ROIERT M. SULLIVAN. O.SA.. M.A. Attittont Professor English THOMAS C. THOMAS. U.S.N.. IS. Professor Novol Science 67 FACULTY JOHN W. TUOHY. O.S.A.. M.A. Instructor Religion JOHN J. VRANA. O.S.A., M.A. Professor Music and Fin Arts JOHN A. WALSH. O.S.A., M.A. Assistant Professor Roligion HENRY F. WEEKS. O.SA. M S. Instructor Math«motics RUDOLPH P. WEIS. B.S. Instructor Mathematics 68 ASOVE: Two mimbi'i of the English deportment, Fother Svllivon and Fother McSheo. enrowte to their respective closses in C. I F. LEFT: A freindly gomi of checkers providet o «neons of reloxotien for two ordent fons, Fother O'Mokoney and Fother Moher. Fotkor O'Mokoney it the oldest priest in tk Awguttinion Order. Wkot it more natural than for tkote with a liking for music and a degree of musical ability to gravitate towords the piano. And once there, it is only a matter of time before they break out into song. The annual faculty dinner is no exception. Incorporated into the Arts school curriculum ore those courses designed tor the pre-medical student. In addition to the basic art courses. Chemistry. Biology, Physics, and Anatomy prepare him for medical school ond his chosen profession. In 1936 the Education Department was formed to complement the Arts School. Organized primarily to instruct men desirous of entering the teaching profession, it leads them into a broad and comprehensive study of the subject of their selection. A cultural background, identical with that of the Arts School is presented dur- ing the first two years. During the latter half of his senior year the student obtains practical experience in actual classroom teaching at one of the nearby approved secondary schools. Upon successful completion of this work, the student is given a Teoching Certificate. On glance o fh eager expressions on the faces of Professor Amelofti's students reveals that test papers hove boon corrected ond quarterly marks compiled. This is on occasion when the normal doily class routine is interrupted in order to inform the boys of their progress in th course, and for a few words of advice and counsel to those who were not too successful on their first attempt. The School of Liberal Arts is the oldest school on the campus dating back to the beginning of the college. The purpose of its curriculum is so to educate on individual thot he may come to possess on under- standing of the basic principles of life ond arrive ot an awareness of his proper relationship with his God and his fellowman. The course is devised to present the modern trend towords seculorism and materialism in its true perspective by making the student olive, through phi- losophy. to the importance of the spiritual. Up until 1946 all the Arts students majored in philos- ophy. Since thot year, although philosophy still remains the basic course, it has been possible to major in history and literature os well. In order that no phase of study be neglected science and mothemotics are pre-requisites for a B.A. degree along with languages and the social sciences. A UTS AIVII SCIENCE 70 The veriotilify of the Arts and Science Sckool providet the student with a well-rounded education of procticol ond clottical knowledge. ABOVE, o group of Biology students ore enthusiastically exomining their specimens ond recording their observations for the report. At the LEFT, one of the few informal and smoll classes todoy. Pother Paul's Hitponic- Americo History, is shown enjoying a bit of the instructor's intellectual wit. Many hour� of the Art� ttudent or tpen in the library where he may find ample material for reteorch project� , book report� , theme� , or ony ottignment which moy be required of him. Here a itudioui Artsman it ot work, perhopi compoiing a theme for Advonce Com. potition, or maybe writing a critique on tome abitract problem of Metophytict. Since o batic underttanding of ony tcience courte reitt upon a thorough comprehention of the principiet of abttract mathematici, the teaching of thit tubject for the ever increoting member� of tcience mojort it carried out mott frequently in Mendel Hall, long Father McNally't lively and colorful clottet in Ethict help round out the butinett tchool curriculum. Catholic education teekt to inttill in the ttudent more than a knowledge of hit profettion. It alto ottempt� to teach him thote moral principiet which thould guide him in the ute of that knowledge. the home of the tcience department. Diagram� and complicated formula� which appear perplexing to the uninitiated become com- mon place to the devotee� of tcience. In thit picture profettor and ttudenti ditcutt the variout method� of tolution to vector problem� . During hit court ot Villanovo the pre-medicol ttudent tpendt mony on hour in the lob inv ttigoting the phytiology of th cot. From Ibit work h goint ettentiol information in th field of onotomy ond ot th tom time oequiret doiterity in th t chniqu of ditteefion. It it h r in th well quip«d loboratoriei of Villonovo that h goint procticol experience which will prove involuobl to him in medico! school. 73 Much of th tim of fhe young student of engineering is of necessity spent in the well-lit mechonicol drawing room, bent in close concentration over a drawing board. Not only does he learn the elements of his profession but also the important volues of accuracy and neatness which he must carry with him throughout his career as on engineer. Offered in the Freshmen yeor. this training catches him in his formative years and early instills him with those qualities necessary to future success. ENGINEERING The School of Engineering of Villonovo pro- vides the student with not only the theory of his pro- fession, but actual work and practise in the type of en- gineering which he has elected as his own. The engineer is able to take his place in industry immediately upon graduation without the necessity of taking advanced courses in industrial practise elsewhere. The application of theory, while it is being taught gives the student a clearer picture of what he has been studying from the text books. He learns not only what to do. but how to do it. and is able. then, to bring a more practical experi- ence to bear in his professional work. Beginning with the basic courses necessary for a noturol introduction into the complexities to come later he daily becomes more familiar with the laboratories. As a Freshmen he is much concerned with elementary wood and metal shop work, but by the time he has reached his Senior year much of his time is spent delving into complicated mochines and becoming familior with a maze of panels laden with switches, valves, and other instruments. Villanova laboratories possess a large num- ber of expensive machines and equipment necessary for the proper training of students—training which must be pointed toward the practical values which will be ex- pected of him after he leaves college. As in other fields of education the relationship between teacher and students is most vital. Because Villonovo realizes this, the college has long engaged only the most able and highly trained Engineering staff. Scenes of Villanova engineers in octual field work have become familiar and commonplace to all students. Civil Engineers can be seen surveying the campus with the inevitable transit and choin. At the same time Elec- trical Engineers are in their labs, checking voltage and amperage on a circuit, and conducting other curious experiments in the realm of electricity. Mechanical Engineers do their best to analyze the efficiency of steam boilers, while their comrades, those specializing in Chem- ical Engineering perform such feats as building a mini- ature plant for the industrial preparation of Hydrogen. There ore constant improvements in the engineering course ot Villanova. This year has seen the erection of a new Chemical Engineering Building. Experimentation and further developements by industry os the profession becomes more expansive and complex in scope requires thot our school keep abreast. In view of her post history it is a certointy thot Villanova will continue to graduate good engineers for whom the demand daily increases and who will stond better able to serve by contact with Villonovon ideals. The necessity for a locker in which to store book?, equipment, and clothing, it one of the mojor hall- morkt in distinguishing between a doy-hop ond a resident student. In the picture to the LEFT on engineering doy-hop is removing o few articles of equipment from his crowded locker prior to leov. ing for home. The students obtoin o knowledge of oil type� of machinery both by studying blue-pnnts ond by becoming fomilior with the mochines themselves. Here o group of students observe os their pro- fessor explains the functioning of on internol com- bustion mochine. This equipment is installed m laboratories in the basement of Mendel Holl. In the picture to the LEFT a lorge group of students conduct on experiment with weights in the Physics Loborotory. In the BACKGROUND is the ever-reody figure of the instructor. Fother Burke, who directs the student in the course of the experiment ond may be counted upon to correct those errors into which the beginning student is prone to foil. To moster the intricacies of higher mo hemotlcs extra oHtn- (ion on the port of the student is demonded 01 well ot mot particular cor ond patience on th port of tk« professor. Not only it th subject moterial of greot difficulty but eoch step in tk proccii mutt b« thoroughly comprehended to allow continued progress. LEFT. In th field of ehemittry theoretical work in tk clowookt it ofton accompanied by practical experiment!. Thit proctiee it m occord witk one of the bett of educational principiet to tk effect that theory it more thoroughly understood ond mor eatily retained when appl' d ♦o iti subject material. Demonttrotiont tuck at thit cr ot o livelier tfudent interett ond a better prepared engineering groduote. Ample opportunity for clot ond applied work it given to tk student in tk engineering deportments at Villonovo. Tk variety of loborotory facilities in the college touches every demond that the student may need for o complete realiiotion of kit court . Her k leornt those techniques which mutt form an integral port of his field when k finishes scholottic preparation and becomes octive in kit profession. 77 CUM Mill CE ANU Cl NANCE This yeor marks the celebration of a double Silver Jubilee onniversory in the Commerce ond Finonce School. This school, having been founded in 1922. marked its twenty-fifth yeor of existence, and Father Bartley, Deon of Commerce ond Finonce. olso celebrated the twenty- fifth anniversary of the dote of his appointment to that position. Since its inception and under the direction of Father Bortley the business school has grown until it comprises more than one-third of the student body ond presents o selection of courses in four major fields: Accounting. Finonce. Marketing, and Pre-low. The im- mense popularity of o course first offered in the field of business in the Arts School led to the organization of the school which wos designed to give o full coveroge of those subjects necessary in the business world. The constantly increasing need of the proper edu- cation to succeed in the financial activities of the day ond the great interest of the students in the course led to the expansion of the curriculum ond to the con- struction of the C. F. Building to which the school wos moved in 1931. Despite on unavoidable wartime curtoil- Athough an increased business school enrollment boo necessitated thot clones bo lorger than ever before, there it still a percentage in which tmoll numbers allow for a more intimate, ond consequently, a more effective student teacher relationship. Here a group of students attend a lecture in one of the narrow rectangular shaped classrooms which ore to be found only on the second floor of the Commerce ond Finonce Building. merit of business studies the school of Commerce ond Finonce is now the second lorgest school in the College. Mony members of the foculty hove hod experience in the professional ond business field ond con, therefore, impart first hand knowledge in regard to the practical os well os the theoretical aspect of commercial methods. Electives in the curriculum consist of such associated subjects os Economics. Advertising, and Insurance. Cul- tural courses in Philosophy, the Social Sciences, and Lan- guages are also offered to insure the student on op- portunity to obtain a well balanced education. The bulletin boords ottroct the attention of all studenti, whether they're interested in finding out what is happening oround campus, checking up on cuts. or just to see who lost the copy of Bay's Cases. Pens and pencils work diligently as the moin points of the lecture are recorded for further reference before thot doy o final reckoning. Large classes ore more evident now. thon ot pre-war Villonovo. However, facilities for classrooms and loborotories ore being enlorged to meet the new, increosed enrollment, ond elimi- nate present crowding. The engineer it now not the only student at Villanova who mutt become well acquainted with the slide rule. For the first time Commerce and Finonee stu- dents have been required to become proficient in this select art for their course in Statistics. COMMEHCE AMI FINANCE After octuol classroom work it over for the day. the student facet long and tedious hours over complicated problems in accounting. This demanding practice will make the student more apt in the hondling of the routine affairs which the business world requires. An essential olement in any doy't wort it the notei which the student carries with him from the classroom. Note- taking is especially necessary in courses such os history and religion in which the lecture method predominates. Here the students are pre-occupied with an analysis of the fundamentals of their faith. In even the most crowded clottes. at in religion, there is found to be the inevitable empty choir testifying to the eternol inobilty of the student to get up for that first hour. Not all of the hours of a student's day are spent within the confines of a classroom. Reloiotion at cords form one of the favorite student pastimes. On sunny days this activity is transferred to more pleasant surroundings out- doors. Where-ever the scene the student moy be counted upon to tote core that his is not a cose of oil work and no play. Th Master of the Seminary hat immediate authority over the men in St. Mary'� . ABOVE we � ee Rev. Pother Coffey. O.S.A., the present Matter, with his superior, the Prior. Father Greenlee. O.S.A., discussing one of the many problems involved in the administration of a seminary. THE SEMINAHY FRONT ROW: P. DiCico, J. Veltry. R. Hull, R. Churbuck. R. Preston, .N. McGedigan, T. McLaughlin, J. Glennon, A. Hillebrond. 2ND ROW: J. Gill. J. Duffy, J. Ferrence. J. Brown. J. Flynn. J. Skelly. P. Wolff. B. Flynn. 3RD ROW: D. Brennan, W. Reynolds, J. O'Molly, E. King, G. DiCico, J. Magglietta, H. Nealy, P. Keane. 4TH ROW: R. Smith, F. Melcher, G. Theis, D. Day. R. Griswold. J. O'Conner. J. MeNobb. FIFTH ROW: J. Walsh. H. Tondes. M. Gorro. W. Fautwetter. J. Thomo. T. Toek. 1ST ROW: 8. Gilgun. B. loior, J. Moor . F. Fittipaldi. E. Hom l. J. MurpHy. W. Monoghon. T. Wohfc. C. Mortin. 2ND ROW: F. K llv. R. D Simond . C. SmitK. E. Corobollo. W. Hitumon. J G � t. A. Lologgio. J. D ry. 3RD ROW; F. SchusUr, R. SKur r, T. Mohonay. E. Flonnary. C. Poiiaro. W. Sullivon. D. Trotch. A. Matigar. A. Toro. 4TH ROW: V. Cianfichi. J. Biddl . L McCohill. J. Br.m. PRIESTS OF THE FUTURE For yeors St. Mory's Holl hos stood in on otmos- phere of seclusion. It hos stood in o world oport from the normol activity of college life, o world few students have ever penetrated. It is a hall which is also a home, for in it dwell some seventy young ospironts to the Sacred Priesthood, who have already professed their vows of Poverty. Chastity, and Obedience. For four years the seminarian remains at St. Mary’s Hall. During that time he pursues his college course—a rigorous, but an interesting one. He is taught the intri- cacies of philosophy, mothemotics. and science, the beauty ond wisdom contained in Greek, English. French, and Latin, the skill of oratory, and the truths of history and religion. He is inculcated with the ideals of the founder of his order. St. Augustine, ond is introduced to the monastic way of life. Finally, the seminarian emerges a Bachelor of Arts ond is transferred to the Augustinian Seminary in Washington. D. C. for his theological studies. His prayer life, beginning at early morning, is spread over the whole of his day. This forms on essentiol port of his life for it must remain with him alwoys and sustain him through all difficulties. Yet. despite his cloistered life, the seminarian maintains on octive de- votion to exercise and competitive sport which keeps his mind fresh and alert. It is said. The future belongs to those who prepare for it. The future of the Augustinian Professed lies in one of three fields—the school, the parish, or the mission band. In the mission field obrood he moy be sent to China, the Philippines, or Cuba. His talents ore permit- ted a wide range of expression. His natural inclinations ond qualifications ore given due consideration. But wherever he is'Stationed, wherever the work ossigned, it is his seminary years which equip him with the tools which he will employ. He is disciplined mentally, spiritually, and physically. It is here thot he gradually develops into a mon capable of ossuming the grave responsibilities of his chosen profession. As he leaves St. Mory’s Holl the seminarian is fully aware of the foct that he shod, in all probability, return one doy to Villonovo to serve in the copooty of an in- structor or odministrator. But his thoughts ore primarily centered on that one moment in his future which will mark indelibly the culmination of his dreams os a seminarian, when he shall hear those solemn words. Thou ort a priest forever. 83 stnv11:l nr giid I. Sports ploy o port in th doily life of th seminorion. just os they do in the lift of ony octiv young mon. tuck wholesome rocrootion in o doy devoted primorily to proyer o«d study. 2. A thorough educotion in th liborol orts in given to och seminorion. ond her ot Villonovo th emphosis is ploc d upon philosophy, with on intermingling of th social and physical sci nc s. Lat r on. th s« m n will continue th theological studies required for their priestly profession. 3. In St. Mory's th monostic life is truly practiced with oil of th members of th community living and sharing together. In th common room, th desire for reloiotion and informotion is satisfied in perusing on of th numberovs Catholic periodicals. 4. As with ony religious community, th focal point obout which th daily lives of the members revolve is th chapel. Th og old ceremony of recitotion of th Divine Office by th professed is o doily reminder of the teaching of Scrip- ture ond th eorly fathers of the Church. 5. Awoy from th rigorous regime of study d seminorion spends of � pleosont hours on o Sunday afternoon in a stroll oround th campus. Th quiet beauty of th Villonovo scene gives odequot background for meditation or tronquil conversation providing for th seminorion th true doy ©f rest. EXTENSION ANII SUMMER SCHORLS Eiporimenf and obt«rva ion ora an integral part of any tcianca course, and summer school is no exception. The laboratory is the center of much activity and is on invaluable aid to the Sisters studying the physical sciences. o I ' to '0’’'- For the post 30 years, since 1918, in addition to its regular college curriculum. Villanovo has conducted on extension school for summer ond part-time students. Classes are held both on the campus and at Hallahan High School in Philadelphia. Originally, the purpose of the extension school wos to enable nuns to obtoin graduate work during their summer vocations and to ossist them in meeting the requirements periodically put forth by the stote board of education for teachers in the primary and secondary schools. The success of this plan wos almost immediate. Graduate Sisters were soon odded to the foculty of the extension school in order to 86 In |K« clou'oom it it vom«tim i twrnobowt. ond w find o toockor (or nino montkt o y«o' becoming tk ttwdvnt for tkr . It it oil plonnod. kow«v r. thot tk y, tkrougk tk i� inc'«ot«d knowledge, may in turn b com b«tt«r ock«ri of our youngor gonorotion. LEFT: At in v ry oetivity ©f ViHono� o. tk Ckoptl it tk kub of lif during tk Summer tokool. For beiidot being ttudentt. tke mojority ore Religiout ond to tkem tke Ckopel etercitet ore a conitont reminder of tkeir teW-dedicotion in tke tervice of Ckritt. provide for the growing number of students, while many of them initioted or helped to supplement graduate courses in their own convents. Today the summer school offers both groduote and undergroduote courses leoding to M.A.. M.S.. A.B.. or B.S. degrees in education, nursing, ond librory science. Its courses ore now designed to meet the needs of not only members of the Cotholic teaching sisterhoods and brotherhoods, but olso those of regulor students of Villonovo ond other institutions who wish to make up deficiencies or to toke odvonced courses. In oddition. it offers courses for school teachers ond others in professional service who desire odvonced instruction in ocodemic or professional work. The summer school begins in the latter part of June ond continues until the middle of August. 87 During the summer month� the benches � ituoted in the ibad of the trees mole ideal «pot� for a few moment� of itudy and discussion with fellow itudenti—a bit of pleasantry not u� uolly enjoyed by cold weother itudent� . Realizing the need for further educational facilities. Father O'Hara. Diocesan Superintendent of Schools in the Philadelphia Dioceose, in 1919 requested that Vil- lonovo conduct Saturday sessions. The Saturday school was started in that yeor and now offers courses leading to the A.B. and B.S. degrees in education, library science, and nursing. It has enabled many to pursue studies which, for lock of time, they could not have otherwise token. The Saturday school, like the Summer school, is con- ducted at both Villanova and Hallahan. PHAY EH A Nil STu nv With hymn� ond prayer tho Sitter� of the Summer School give praite ond honor to God. The habit� of the various order� ond congregation� represented at the school combine ot Chapel time to form a picturesque catalogue of Womon Religious. Although it hod substontiolly increased its educa- tional facilities to provide for many of those who could not enroll os full-time students Villanova recognized the need for still further expansion. In 1928 the evening school was initiated in order thot working people who desired to further their education and to obtain their college degrees, might hove the opportunity to do so without having to abandon their daily occupations. To- day numerous courses ore offered them in the fields of liberal arts, nursing, and education. Evening classes ore held only ot Hollohan High School. Villonova's Extension School is conducted os a sep- arate department of the college with the Rev. Joseph C. Bartley. O.S.A.. Ph.D.. Dean of the Commerce and Finance School, os its director. Originally, only courses in the field of Commerce and Finance were offered, but with the increose in the popularity of the school, many more subjects were added, such os psychology, philoso- phy. ethics. English, modern languages and history. Al- though seldom publicized, the extension division hos made it possible for the College to grant degrees in tho Arts and Sciences to over 1500 men and women students and stands os a real credit to Augustinian education. To supplement the theory of educotionol technique� , time ii ipent in observation of octuol clostrooms. Under competent guidorce tuch observation� show the problems to be met in on overage doss- room ond how they ore overcome. NAVAL ADMINISTRATION A� Profettor of Novol Science. Coptoin Thomot C. Thomot. U.S.N., it in command of oil naval pertonnel at Villonovo. Joining the faculty in 1945, Captain Thomot hot been inttrumental in effect, ing the troniition from the wortime V-12 program to the peace-time N.R.O.T.C. and N.A.S.C. now operating at Villonovo. In charge of infraction in Ordinance. Fire Con- trol. and Navigation, it Lieutenant Commander Athley L. Little, U.S.N. Mr. Little hat had wide eiperience in thete f� eldt. hit training at the Naval Academy having been tupplemented by war-time dutiei ot tea, and in the pott-war prodicet. Lieutenont Colonel Albert J. Roote, U.S.M.C.R.. the executive officer and Attiitant Frofettor of Naval Science, handlet much of the odminittrotive work for the unitt on the camput. He olio it tenior initructor for the member! of the Morine Unit of the N.R.O.T.C., one of the few tuch unitt in the country. 90 FRONT ROW: E. C. Simmons. C.Q.M.. A. P. BwtUr. C.S.K., G. Huly. T. Sgt.. H B. Conner . C.Y.. A. L Brombocker. C.G.M. BACK ROW: G. W. Amish. Bm. Yc., J. E. Feigh, QM l c.. C. W. Keller, Y l e. Security lies in strength is os true todoy os it wos when that maxim was first formulated. Villanova is en- gaged in training men to strengthen their country, in peace by enlightened citizenship and in war by their military and technical knowledge. The NROTC Unit, on this campus since the spring of 1946, is providing both regular ond reserve officers for the Navy and Marine Corps. These men are receiving in addition to their college education, a thorough grounding in Military and Naval Science under the direction of the officers and enlisted personnel of the Novy Unit. Operating in conjunction with the NROTC is a group of student commissioned aviators on active duty who perform their flight operations at the nearby Willow Grove Naval Air Station os their college schedules permit. Clouet in noval sciences ore conducted, temporarily, in the ormory in Alumni Holl. The new ormory now under construction will contain the lotest types of novigotionol ond fire control equipment, ond will hove a complote combot information center. FRONT ROW: G. Murphy, C. Roth. G. Mondshceh. D. Wieond. E. Englemann. M. Connolly, D. Comoron. SECOND ROW: H. Roichort, J. Carroll, C. Dailoy. J. Whifo, D. Huntor, F. Gobes, E. Brunnor. THIRD ROW: J. lyness, W. Cooney, T. Brennan, R. Hortmonn, D. Craig, W. Breninghouse, P. Kelly. BACK ROW: J. Ingoldsby, D. Anthony. J. Kennedy, T. Dolan, J. Klem, W. Kilroy, R. Hittinger, J. McDermott, F. Dunne. NROTC FRONT ROW: E. McClaney. J. Friend. W. Landis. J. Gorman. E. Harm, W. Miller, G. Husle. SECOND ROW: D. James. J. Mullen, C. McLaughlin, G. Powell, H. Mathews. E. Borgers. THIRD ROW; J. Koenver, A. Burke, J. Loftus, J. Kruse. H. Booty. G. Honord. R. Mondsehein. FOURTH ROW; T. Mitchell. A. Seare. W. Lemmer, J. King. BACK ROW; W. Sullivan. P. Winger, J. Meanon. E. McSehin, J. Mannon. 92 Occasional inspection visits ore mode to the campus by high rooking noval officers. ABOVE. Lt. Col. Roose. USMC. Lt. Comdr. Little, and Lt. Comdr. John stand inspection along with their men under the scrutinising eyes of Admiral Riggs and Pother McGuire in Alumni Hall gymnasium. During the summer troining progrom. Major Generol C. B. Gates, Commanding Generol of the Marine Barracks ond Morine Corps School, enters the living quarters of these Naval ROTC Students during one of the weekly inspections of the comp. FRONT ROW: M. Kennell. D. Clark. J. Meyer. A. Coppa. R. Boudo. W. Pappo. R. Roll. SECOND ROW: C. Kelly. S. Sovoca, R. Rice. J. Donovan. T. Curry. J. Healy. THIRD ROW: E. Lobkowict. W. Barker. D. Ryan. G. Battle. T. Reisneir. H. Range. F. Gusokow.ki. FOURTH ROW: J. O Leory. W. Nichols. J. Loughlin. J. Stiftwagon, T. O'Keefe. R. Five. J. Sanders. BACK ROW: D. Jones, R. Scanlon. G. Fitigerald, N. Tissulin, L Schreiber. FRONT ROW: Mid'n: J. Friend. E. Borgers. J. Donovan. J. Casper, M. Kennelly. A. Burke. SECOND ROW: Mid'n: P. Kelly. P. Heenon. J. Kennedy. H. Beatty, J. Cumi.ighom. J. Callahan. BACK ROW: Mid'n: W. Gerold, J. Inglesby, A. Brombacher. GCM; Fr. M. J. O'Donnell. H. Conners, CY; Mid'n T. Curry. C. Kelly. mins, Villonovo reservists who took advantage of the summor training program offered by the Navy and the Marines again tosted the rigor of real military life. A navol cruise to the Corribean, with a stop-over at Son Juan, shown at the right, sharpened the seaman- ship of the Navy Reservists. The Marines at Quantico, Virginia, engaged in maneuvers, such as those pictured, which often simu- lated actual combat conditions. In accordance with requirements of the Naval College program, navy reservists of Villanova participated in a summer cruise to the West Indies. They left in July, aboard the cruiser Albany, shown here ot anchor off the island of Puerto Rico, and returned to the States in August. 94 Once the groundbreaking ceremonies of early Fall were over, the bulldozers and steamshovels rolled in to dig the foundations for Villanova's new buildings. Their clatter announced to the campus that our Alma Mater's most ambitious expansion program had begun. Along the path behind Alumni Hall, men and machines began to carve out the foundations of the new library designed to supplant the old one now locatod in Austin Hall oroctod during the poriod of expansion following the first World War. When the library is com- pleted, Alumni Hall, once a symbol of expansion itself but now the oldest building on campus, will be encircled by the newer type stone odifices, each of which represents a distinctive phase in the progress of Villanova. SENIORS - THE CLASS UF 1348 Senior Clou Officers Joseph Beals. Secretory; Corl Yeogor, President; Joseph Rlnglestein. Vice-President; Thomos Kiely, Treasurer. The igmmil is reached. Alter four yeors he who one was a Froth himself is in (he eialted position of o Senior and o member of the Orientation Committee. The knowledge he hot gained through those years is potted on freely to the new Froth in on effort to mole the newcomer welcome to Villonovo. The class of 1948 is. as ore all classes, characteristic of its times. The distinguishing characteristic of this class, however, is not one of conventionality but of exception. It is a class produced and marked by interruption, a span of years, and a world wide conflict. Its members are mature, impatient to recapture lost time, yet fearful lest the present world situation plunge them once more into a turmoil worse than the one from which they have just emerged. The first segment of this class started college in the quiet though nervous yeors just prior to world con- flict. It was Villonovo before the war. casual, not too large, with the hello habit predominating the campus. The Frosh regulations were strictly enforced, and trunk carrying with all coat buttons fastened was a familiar sight. But war came in December and thoughts of college life were over. Tension caused by uncertainty pressed upon oil students. Slowly some of the older ones had to leave. Those who remained behind said goodbye to the departing ones and waited their turn. Another segment of this class began in the fall of 1943. This group entered a Villonovo os yet relatively little changed, for there still remained a lively social life and a high calibre of varsity athletics. Alumni and Mendel Halls were still exclusively Freshman dormitories, and this was the year that old Alumni swept all the intra- mural events. As the term passed more students departed. The accelerated program hod begun, and soon the Army. Navy, and Marines were accepting applicants for their proposed officer training programs. By June, 1943 the Navy had taken over Villonovo. and the Army had called all of its reservists to active duty. The class was now truly broken up. Meanwhile the Navy V-12 program brought in more members and a few civilian students registered to make still onother addition to this already heterogenous class. When the war ended, the trek back to Villonovo began. For years the connecting link with the past for many hod been letters from home and reminiscences of Villonovo. The longing for college was uppermost in many minds engaged in the dull but often dangerous procedures of war. Caught up in on unfamiliar and un- wonted environment that rarely held any real, tangible purpose, those who were owoy could think of little else but returning to civilion life and school. As men returned, their first act was to fully appreciate and toke advan- tage of what hod once been regarded as a matter of course—the opportunity to gain knowledge. But to come back was not just to pick up where one had left off. for Villanova hod changed. Enrollment in the college had been tripled, and the pre-war college air was replaced by semi-confusion and anonymity, a result of over-crowded conditions. Added to this were other, and no less important changes. The members of the returning closs found themselves in a school where there remained scarcely o vestige of the old social life, for Villanova during the war had no place for frivolity. The membership of the class was voried by the very nature of the times. Though numerous old friendships were renewed many new acquaintances ond ossociotions had to be made. The closs of '48 really then began os a closs not in 1944 os Freshmen but in 1946 os Juniors. Being the first post-war Junior Class it became the first to revive the traditional Junior Week. Under the direction of Chairman Ed Keller plans were immediately drown up. Came May and with it all of the long antici- pated activities. A Mothers' Day was held in the be- ginning of the week. The program included Moss, dinner, the planting of the Junior tree, ond musicol entertain- ment in the field house. The Blazer Boll, held in the middle of the week, was followed by the Junior Prom on Friday. On the following evening the closs hold its own Dinner Dance ot the Ben Franklin Hotel in downtown Philadel- phia. The success attending these activities showed thot the class of '48 was setting the pace for Villanova's re- turn to normalcy. Indicative of the new feeling on the campus was the spirit and fire put into the closs elections held in May. For the first time in a long while in Villanova’s history, separate political parties were ollowed to be organized. Posters, leoflets. ond heated electioneering preceded the balloting. The United Senior Party swept the election by placing all of its candidates in office. The interest shown was exemplified by the closeness of the results. Corl Yeager. United Senior Party, defeated Andrew Gordon, Populor Party, by only four votes. The issues in- volved testified to the underlying feeling of the class, the ottempt to return to what once hod been. The school year of '47-'48 commenced with a new interest evident in oil activities. A huge rally was staged before the Army game, ond five thousand loyal rooters accompanied the teom to West Point. The Student Council began the year's activities with a zest which accomplished much in awakening the students to various compus problems. The Class held its Belle Air Ball in January with Sam Donahue's orchestra supplying the music. The Dinner Donee, held the following night, was the lost social event which the closs held os a closs. Robert O'Connor ond Nicholas Marzioni had worked hard to see that the closs would hove two successful donees with which to close its college coroer. During these affairs many minds went bock over the years and. though happy that the end wos near, they were still a little sad os they realized oil thot the finish meant. It meant porting from good friends: leaving forever surroundings with which they hod become fondly familiar. But it also meant the achievement of o goal, the realiza- tion of a hope. Though the members of the closs or 48 moy hove entered the closs with backgrounds thot dif- fered widely, in June they would oil carry with them o common endowment—a thorough Catholic education with which to meet the future. Moit clou business activities are conducted through general clots meetings. In these meetings it is the clots presi- dent who presides over ond directs them. Open ot they are, such meetings ollow oil members to voice their opinions, ond enables the president to utilise oil talent avoiloble in the reolisotion of dost aims. The outstanding event of the social calender each year is the weekend featuring the Senior Prom ond the Senior Dinner Dance. Traditionally held in Jonuary, it it the climos of the full social season for the forthcoming graduates. Such importance mokes the dance o must Qnd insures a com- plete sell-out. 99 when we n aveeii Severol editori of the Bello Air gather with their dotes to hove their pictures token in front of the Junior Prom'� impressive center-piece, o garden of dogwood, plants ond flowers. These ore the mon who along with their moderotor planned ond directed the Junior Week activities. They are: Peter Pallitto, Junior Closs President; Andrew Gordon, Bloier Ball Choirmon; Fr. O'Donnell, Moderotor; Thomas Broun, Dinner Donee Choirmon; and Edward Kellor, Junior Week Chairman. Opp. Page, 80TT0M: Tho Bloier Boll began the social activities of Junior Week which ended two doys lotor with the Junior Dinner-Dance. Juniors tradi- tionally wear blozers with the blue and white Villanovo seal prominently dis- played on the upper left-hand pocket, when they ottend this informal donee. A decorotion theme of dog-wood trees ond flowers brought to the gym the touch of freshness ond beauty of spring. As con be seen from tho picture in which the couples ore gliding about to the rhy- thm of a smooth tune, the donee was well attended. Lovely Toby Deane furnished the Junior Prom’i femolo vocali, while Ray Eborle, famous longiter and band-leader crooned toff love tunes for the benefit of the ladies. The orchestra interspersed their slow numbers with a few fast ones to give the jitter-bugs in the crowd a chance to display their talents. RIGHT: Whot dance would be com- plete without the inevitable crooner ? In arranging the Bloior Ball our own Vil- lanovans stoyed with the current trend. The dance band, composed of students, provides the music for most of the infor- mal dances during the year. AS HOST TO I. On� of the long established tradition of Junior Week it the portion annually given to celebration of Mother'� Doy. In fhis picture token at the beginning of the day. a Villanova studont and hi� mother are ihown entering the college chapel where they will attend Matt. 2. Father O'Donnell, the moderotor of the Junior Clo� � , wot the celebrant of the Mon which opened the activitiei. The modera- tor of each clo� � it not only the over-teer of cla� t octivity, ond the counter-balance to opposing force� within the clo� � , but the spiritual father at well. 3. A neeettory port of Mother' Doy activitiei at Villanova is that moment where mother and ton meet at Matt to offer thanks- giving for what Sod hot granted them ond to pray for spiritual guidance for the future. In this picture mothers and sons are shown kneeling at Mots in the chapel. 4. Members of the Junior Week Committee ond Junior Clast Officers ore shown os they pin corsages on their mothers. It was largely through the work of these committee men that the day's activities became possible. HUH MDTHEHS 8. Affer fho planting of the Junior tree, a musical entertain- ment was provided in tho Field House by Villanova's concert band, under the direction of Father Handran. Father McGuire brought the affair to a close os he addressed tho Junior Class and their mothers. 7. Junior Class officers are shown planting dogwood trees on the campus. As long as Junior Week has been observed, the planting of a tree by the Junior Class hos been held traditional. 6. A member of tho Junior Class assists his mother during the lunch which was held in the school cofeteria. The class has planned that there will be nothing lacking to moke tho doy a thoroughly pleasant one. S. A lunch is provided during the day which all students and their mothers ottend. Everyone is spruced up. ond manners are very much in evidenco os all are determined to treat mother in the man- nor to which she is accustomed. 5 JAMES E. ACKROYD, JR. 838 Monmouth Street. Gloucester. New Jersey. Gloucester Catholic High School. En. tered Villonova October. 1942 Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (February.) A.I.E.E. (3. 4): Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); Sane- tuory Society (3. 4). NICHOLAS H. ALBANO. JR. 248 Elmwood Avenue. Newark. New Jer- tey. The Pingry School. Entered Villonova September. 1941. Bachelor of Science in Biology. (February.) Sanctuary Society (I. 2. 3): Student Council (4): Sophomore Cotillion Committee (2). WILLIAM F. ALTENPOHL 1401 Dorsot Lano. Overbroolt Hill . Ponn- sylvonia. Saint Thomas Moro High School. Entorod Villonova September. 1941. Boch- elor of Mechanical Engineering (June.) Villanovan (2. 3, Editor-in-chief 4): A. S. M. E. (3. 4); Student Council (2. 3): Orientation Committee (2). LOUIS J. ALVARE 6387 Droxol Road. Ovorbrook, Pennsylvania. Soint Joseph's Preparatory School. Entered Villonova November. 1944. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (3. 4); Spanish Club (I, 2); Intramural (I): Villanovan (4). EUGENE P. ALVAREZ 1114 Sleigh Street, Philodelphio. Pennsyl- vania. Northeast Catholic High School. Entered Villonova March. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) MILTON A. ANDERSON 155 Knox Road. Springdale, Connecticut. New York Military Acodemy. Entered Vil- lonova September. 1942. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Education. (February.) Varsity Football (I. 2). Detes of entry for 1948 Seniors ere es varied es the war-time career of each student. To better exem- plify the individuality of each student we offer their date of original entry to Villenove. ranging from ISeptember. 1940. to February. 1946. ALFRED J. IARKOUSKIE 831 Spruce Street. Kulpmont. Penn ylvonio. Kulpmont High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Bocholor of Science in Economic . (June.) Sponith Club (I. 2): Voriity Foot bo 11 {2. 3. 4). GEORGE F. BARTON 909 North 64th Stroot. Philodelphio. Penn- fylvonio. St. Thomos More High School. Entorod Villonovo Februory. 1943. Boeh. •lor of Chemical Engineering. (June.) A.S.Ch.E. (I. 2. 3. 4). JOSEPH BEALS. JR. Rock Harbor Road. Orloont, Massachusetts. Deerfiold Acodomy. Entorod Villonovo July. 1944. Bocholor of Mochanical Engmeoring. (June.) Vorjity Track (2. 3): A.S.M.E. (I. 2. 3. 4); Vico-Prosident (3): Proiidont (4); Senior Class Socrofory (4). WILFREDO A. BERTRAN Avonuo Espono 559. Sonturco. Puerto Rico. Now York Military Acodomy. Entorod Villonovo Novombor. 1944. Bocholor of Sci- onco in Economic . (Juno.) Dolto Pi Ep i- Ion (I, 2. 3. 4): Intramural (I. 2. 3. 4). JOSEPH C. BETZ 568 Bennett Stroot. Lu� erne. Ponn� ytvonio. Wyoming Sominory. Entered Villonovo Sep- tombor. 1941. Bocholor of Science in Eco- nomic . (June.) Morchirg Bond (2. 3. 4): Concert Bond (2, 3 4): Sonctuory Society (2. J): Sponi h Club (l. 2): Be e Air Pho- togrophy Stoff (2. 3). JOSEPH BISANTI 6930 Ruilin Lone. Upper Dorby. Penniyl- vonio. Entered Villonovo November. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Edvcotion. (Febru- or ) I OS LOUIS B. BLAZIC 150 Askren Street. Uniontown, Pennsylvonio. Ali Saints High School. Entered Villanovo July. 1943 Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion. (June.) STANLEY B. BLOOM 2165 Bolton Street. New York. Now York. Stuyvesont High School. Entorod Villanovo July. 1944. Bachelor of Mechanical Engi- neering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (2, 3): Intra- murols (3. 4); Junior Danco Committee (3). JAMES J. BOGAN 362 Earl Avonuc. Oneida. New York. Onoido High School. Entorod Villanovo Octobor. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) PEDRO J. BONNIN 35 Castillo Stroet. Ponce. Puerto Rico. Cologio Poncono do Voronos. Entorod Vil- la nova July. 1944. Bachelor of Scionco in Biology. (June.) Intramurols (2, 3); Lombo Koppa Dolto (3. 4). BERNARD J. BORSCHKE 2242 Cormen Avenue. Chicago. Illinois. Soint Rita's High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) P.K.P. (l); Intromjrols (I. 2. 3. 4); Varsity Track Team (I); Soph- omore Cotillion; Delto Pi Epsilon (3. 4); Spanish Club (2. 3); Delta Phi Epsilon Dance Chairman (3): Junior Prom Com- mittee (3); 150-Pound Football Team (4); Inter-fraternity Ball Committee (3): Ac- counting Honor Society (3. 4). THOMAS E. BOYLE. JR. 1714 North Broome Street. Wilmington. Del- aware. Salesianum High School. Entered Villanovo October, 1942. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (February.) Phi Koppa Pi (2. 3): Sanctuary Society (I, 2. 3. 4); Villa- nova Engineer's Business Monoger (3); A.S.C.E. (2. 3); Senior Prom Committee (4); Intramurols (3. 4). 106 CHARLES D. BRADBURN 1947 Chestnut Street, Horrisburg. Pennsyl- vonio. Horrisburg Catholic High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Boch- elor of Mechonicol Engineering. (Februory.) Glee Club (I): A.S.M.E. (I. 2. 3. 4); Intro- moral (2. 3): Sonior Dinner Donco Com- mittee (4). THOMAS W. BRAUN Berry Hill Road. Syosset. Long lilond. New Yorl. Saint Dominic's High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1939. Bochelor of Science in Biology. (June.) Intromurols (I. 2. 3): Sonctuory Society (I, 2): Belle Mosque (I. 2); Choirmon Dinner Dance Committee (3). JOHN P. BRENNAN 14 Church Rood, Merchontville. New Jer- sey. Saint John's Preparatory School. En- tored Villonovo September, 1941. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (June.) Spanish Club (I. 2): Sonctuory Society (I, 2): Student Council (4); A.S.C.E. (3. 4); Bello Air Boll Committee (4). ROBERT E. BROWN 2514 West Somerset Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Entered Villonovo November. 1944. Roman Cotholic High School. Bachelor of Mochanicol Engineering� (June.) Phi J Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4): Secretory (4); A.S.M.E. (3. 4). JOSEPH J. CAHILL 241 Hermitage Street. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvanio. Romon Catholic High School. En- tered Villonovo March. 1946. Bochelor of Science in Chemistry. (June.) Amorican Chemicol Society (2. 3. 4): Germon Club (I. 2)- LOUIS S. CALI. JR. 2401 South Broad Street. Philadelphia. Penn, sylvanio. Saint Joseph's Preporotory High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. 8ochelor of Science in Economics. (Febru- ory.) Delto Pi Epsilon (I. 2 3. 4); Villa- novon (I. 2): Intramural (I. 2. 3). 107 DONALD W. CANADA 254 Hampden Road. Uppor Dorby. Penn- sylvonio. West Catholic High School. En- tered Villanovo October. 1942. Bochelor of Science in Economics. (June.) WILLIAM J. CARLIN 110 Foster Avenue. Upper Darby. Pennsyl- vania. Soint Joseph's Preparatory High School. Entored Villanovo November. 1945. Bochelor of Science in Naval Science; Boch- elor of Science in Education. (June.) Vor. sity Footboll (2. 3. 4); Gorman Club (2. 3); Sanctuary Socioty (2. 3): N.R.O.T.C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Moth Club (2. 3. 4). DANIEL P. CASEY 706 Central Avonuo. Albony. New York. Cothodrol Academy. Entered Villanovo Sep- tember. 1939. Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion. (February.) Spanish Club (3, 4); Var- sity Footboll (2. 3): Vorsity Boseboll (2. 3. 4); Freshman Football (I). PETER P. CHAPLINSKY 407 West Ook Street. Shenondooh. Pennsyl- vania. J. W. Cooper High School. Entored Villonova March. 1945. Bochelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Intramurols (I. 2): Junior Prom Committee: Sonctuory Society (I. 2): Oricn- totion Committee (2): Spanish Club (I. 2). MICHAEL B. CHEPPA 20 Main Street. PordoosviPo. Pennsylvania. Hoile Township High School. Entered Villa- novo Soptembor. 1942. 8ochelor of Science in Biology. (June.) Intramurols (2. 3. 4); Band (3): German Club (3. 4). EDWIN T. CIESLA 16 Boston Street. West Warwick. Rhode Islond. Coventry High School. Entored Vil- lonova February, 1946. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. (June.) American Chemical Society (3. 4); German Club (2. 3): Intra- murols (I, 2. 3. 4). 108 JOHN V. CIOTOLA 435 Wost Diomond Avenue. Horleton, Pcnnsylvonio. Hoiloton High School. Co- lored Villonovo September. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (February.) Seerc- lory of Veterans Club (2. 3. 4); Spanish Club (I. 2); Infromurals (2. 3. 4); Student Council (I): Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. Vice- President 4). BERNARD J. CLEARY 81 Bartholdi Avonue, Buller. Now Jersoy. Butler High School. Entered Villonovo No- vember. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (June.) Campus Radio (4). MILTON A. CLIMATI 5 Porry Stroot, Trenton. New Jorsoy. Trenton Catholic 8oys High School. Entored Villa- nova November. 1944. Bachelor of Scienco in Economics. (February.) Dolta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3, 4); Studont Council (2): Villa- novan (3): Belle Air (I. 2): Sports Editor (3): Sophomore Cotillion (2); Junior Prom Committoo (3): Intromurols (I, 2): Intra- fraternity Boll (2): Gcrmon Club (3): Mu- sic Seminor (2). ANTHONY A. COCCO S4I8 Oollond Street, Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Northeast Cotholic High School. En- tered Villonovo March. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Varsity Foot- boll (2); Coach of 150-Pound Football Toom (4); Secrotary of Junior Class: Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Sonior Danco Com- mitteo: Spanish Club (I, 2): Oriontotion Committoo (3). DONALD M. COLLINS 242 West Chelten Avenuo. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. St. Joseph's Preparatory School. Entered Villonovo July. 1943 Boch- elor of Arts. (June.) Chairman Studont Council (4): Editor-in Chief Villanovon (3): Varsity Footboll (I): Bollo Masque (3. 4): Delta Pi Mu (3. 4); Choirman Junior Prom. EDWARD J. COMPAS 1505 Robinson Avenue. Hovortown. Penn- sylvania. West Cotholic High School. En- tered V.llonovo September. 1941. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Spanish Club (I. 4); Delta Pi Epsilon (3. 4); Ac- counting Society (4); Secretary Delta Pi Epsilon (4). 109 JOHN J. CONWAY. JR. 9253 217th Street, Queen Villoge. long Island, New York. Chaminado High School. Entered Villonova September, 1940. Bach, elor of Science in Economic . (February.) Delta Pi Ep ilon (2): Spanish Club (I. 2): Football Manager (I. 2): Intramural (I. 2. 3): Holy Name Society (2). ANTHONY COPPA 1529 South 12th Street. Philadelphia. Ponn. sylvania. Central High School. Entered Vil- la nova July, 1944. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (2, 3); Vil- lonovan (2. 3): N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3. 4). JOHN J. CORR 2669 North Douglos Strcot. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Roman Catholic High School. Entered Villonova Fobruory. 1943. Bachelor of Science in Economic . (Februory.) Intra- mural (3. 4): Vorjity Bascboll (I. 2): Bello Air (I); Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3, 4); De- bating Society (4). EDWARD C. CROTTY 61 Oberlin Rood. Hamden. Connecticut. Hamdon High School. Entered Villonova September. 1942. Bocholor of Science in Economics. (Februory.) Intramural (I. 2. 3. 4): Junior Prom Committoe (3): Sonior Prom Committoo (4); Spanish Club (I. 2): Sanctuory Society (2. 3). LEONARD J. CUFF. JR. 3 B.rch Street. Lynbrook, New York. lyn. brook High School. Entered Villonova Sep- tember. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Eco- nomic . (June.) Intramural (l. 2. 3. 4); Delto Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Financier' Frolic Dance Committee (2). RAYMOND I. CUMMINGS 66 Rivoriide Avonue. Red 8onk, New Jer. ey. Loyola High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Epsilon Phi Theta (I. 2.): Villonovon (I. 2.): Poetry Society (3. 4): Belle Air (3. Editor.in Chief 4): National Honor Society. HO DAVID H. CUSHWA 228 lono Avenue. Na'berth. Pennsylvania. Soinf Joseph's Preparatory High School. En- tered V.llonovo November. 1945. Bochelor of Civil Engineering. (June.) A.S.C.E. (2 3): NR.O.T.C- (2. 3. 4). THOMAS A. DALY 1506 Ridley Avenue. Chester. Pennsylvania. St. James High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1945. Bochelor of Arts. (Febru- ory.) Poetry Society (3. President 4): De- bating Society (3. Secretory 4); Spanish Clvb (3. 4); Belle Air $t0ff (4); Senior Prom Committee: Delta Pi Mu (3. 4); Intro- murals (2. 3): Sonctuory Society (3): No- tionol Honor Society: Campus Rodio (4). LOUIS P. D ANGELO 2232 South 20th Street. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Control High School. Entorod Vil- la novo September. 1941. Bacholor of Science in Education. (Juno.) Epsilon Phi Thoto (I. 2): Freshmon Football (I). CHARLES J. DATZ. JR. 7005 Cleorview Stroot. Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania. Lo Solle High School. Entorod Vil- lanovo September. 1941. Bacholor of Scionce in Economics. (June.) Villanovon f I) • Span- ish Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Tennis Team (I). JAMES T. DEERY 503 Mermont Ploro. Bryn Mavr. Pennsyt vonia. Lower Merion High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1940 Bochelor of Arts. (June.) RALPH deFLAVIIS 410 Spruce Street. Camden. New Jersey. Camden High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941 Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Delto Pi Mu (2. 3): Vet. erons Club (2. 3): Sonctuory Society (I. 2): Intromvrolt (I). II carl demartino 226 Brock Rood. Springfield. Pennsylvanio. Springfield High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1944 Bachelor of Chemical Engineer- ing. (June.) American Chemicol Society (4): A.I.Ch.E. (3. 4). ROSARIO J. OE SIMONE 408 Ford Street. Bridgeport. Pennsylvania. Bridgeport High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1944 Bachelor of Art . (June.) Choir (I. 2. 3. 4); C.S.M.C. (I. 2. 3. 4): Tagaston Club (I. 2. 3. 4). ALFRED DIGIROLAMO 1250—76th Street. Brooklyn, Now York. Now Utrocht High School. Entorod Villonovo Oc- tober. 1941. Bocholor of Science in Biology. (June.) Spanish Club (I); Lambo Kappa Delto (I): Intramurals (I. 2. 3, 4). JAMES F. DONAHUE. JR. 305 West Loudon Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. La Sallo High School. Enterod Villonovo Juno. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Intromurols (I. 2): Phi Kappa Pi (3. 4). JOSEPH F. DONAHUE. JR. 1859 Wynnewood Road. Philadelphia. Ponn- syivania. Malvern Preparatory School. En- tered Vi arovo October. 1942. Bochelor of Chemical Engineering. (June.) Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3 4); A.I.Ch.E. (3. 4); American Chemical Society (4); Business Manager Belle Air (3. 4); Intromurols (2). HENRY D. DONOHUE 204 Centrol Street. Abington. Mossochusetts. Saint John's Preporotory School. Entered Vt a novo September. 1940. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economies. (June.) Varsity 8osoball (2. 3. 4); Spanish Club (2. 3). 112 JOSEPH A. DONOVAN King i Rood. Malvern. Pennsylvonio. Boston College High School. Entered Villo novo Morch. 1946. Bochelor of Chemicol Engi- neering. (June.) A.S.Ch.t (J. 4). JOSEPH A. DOODY 40 Horoce Aveny . Abington. Pennsylvonio Northeost Cotholic High School. Entered Viilonovo November. 1944 Bochelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (June.) Delto Pi Epi Ion (l, 2. 3. 4); Treosurer (3. 4); Belle Ai (3): Sponish Club (I. 2): Accounting So- ciety (4); Junior Prom Committee. JOHN M. DRISCOLL 957 North Soint Bornord Stroot. Philadel- phio. Soint Thomas More High School. En- tered Viilonovo Soptcmbor. 1944. Bachelor or Arts. (June.) Choir (I. 2. 3. 4); Coth- olic Action (I. 2. 3. 4); A.S.M.C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Togoston Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Intro- murals (I. 2. 3. 4); Dromotics (I. 2. 3. 4). WILLIAM L. DWYER 111 Bothlohom Pino Stroot. Chestnut Hill. Ponnsylvonio. Lo Sollo High School. En- tered Viilonovo Soptomber, 1941. Bachelor of Scionce in Economics. (February.) In- fromurols (l. 2. 3. 4); Vorsity Football (2); Spanish Club (3. 4). SEYMOUR S. EISLER 282 Myrtle Avenue. Irvington. New Jersey. Irvington High School. Entered Viilonovo September 1945 Bochelor of Science in Biology. (June.) Germon Cvb (3. 4): Lombdo Koppa Delto (4). JOHN ELINSKY 2211 Howthorne Avenue. Swisivo'e. Penn, sylvonio. North B'oddocl Scott H.gh School. Entered Viilonovo September. 1945. Bochelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Deboting Society (3. 4): Intromu'oU (2. 3. 4); Symphonic Bond (2. 3. 4); Poetry Society (3). Ill JOSEPH M. ENDRES 29 Fulmer Avenue. Llonorch, Hovertown. Pennsylvonio. Southeast Catholic Hiqh School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1943. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June.) Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A.I.E.E. (2. 3. 4). EDWARD A. FANELII 31 South White Stroet. Shenondooh. Penn- sylvania. Shenondooh Catholic High School. Entered Villanovo September. 1941. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Sanctuory Society (2. 3. 4); 8ello Air Stoff (3. College Editor 4): Intromurols (2): Poetry Society (3): International Relotions Club (3): Belle Mosque (3. 4): Gloe Club (I. 2): Accounting Society (4): United Nolions Student Council (3): Sponish Club (I. 2): Senior Prom Committee: Centen- rial Boll Committee (2): Student Council (2): Class President (2): Orientotion Com- mittee (2): Campus Radio (4): Notionol Honor Society. HENRY H. FESSLER 224 East Tommony Street. Orwigsburg. Pennsylvonio. Orwigsburg High School. En- tered Villonovo September. 1943. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Intro- murols (I. 2. 3. 4); Veterans Club (2). FRANCIS J. FITTIPALDI 2341 South Mole Street. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Augustinion Acodemy. Enterod Villonovo September. 1944. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Togoston Club (I. 2. 3. 4); G. S M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Augustinion Scholostir Choir (I. 2. 3. 4); Intromurols (I. 2, 3. 4) JAMES A. FEENEY. JR. 65 Roosevelt Avonuo. Jersey City New Jersey. Lincoln High School. Entered Villo- novo Soptombcr. 1945. Bachelor of Mechan- ical Engineering. (Juno.) Phi Koppa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4): Treasurer (3): A.S.M.E. (3. 4): Varsity Football (I. 2): Junior Class Treasurer; Intra-froternity Boll Committee (2): Choirmon (3); Intromurols (3. 4); Junior Week Committee. WILLIAM J. FERGUSON 106 Wost 96th Street. Now York City. Now York. La Solle Acodomy. Entorod Villonovo September. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (February.) Vetorans Club (3. 4); Treosurer (3. 4): Sponish Club (I. 2): Intromurols (2. 3. 4); Delto Pi Epsilon (I, 2. 3. 4). 114 ROBERT M. FLAHARTY 1519 Brook Hovon Rood. Wynnwood. Penn- sylvonio. Fronlford High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Bochelor of Sci- one in Chemistry. {Februory.) Villonovo Engineer's Business Monoger (2): Vitlo- novon. Photography Editor (3. 4); Moth Club (I. 2): Amoricon Chemicol Socioty (2. 3. 4): Sermon Club (2. 3). DANIEL S. FLEISHER 6923 North 19th Street. Philadelphia. Penn, tylvonio. Control High School. Entered Vi!- lonovo September. 1943. Bochelor of Science in Biology. (Februory.) Vortity Boslefba (2): Intromurols (2): Germon Club (2). JOSEPH J. FOLEY 502 Arbutui Stroot. Philadelphia. Ponnsyl- vonio. Northeott Cotholic High School. En- tered Villonovo Soptomber. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Economici. (June.) Intro- murolt (I. 2): Sponith Club (I. 2): Delta Pi Eptilon (I, 2. 3. President 4): BoHe Air Staff (2): Student Council (4): Inter- frotornity Boll Committeo (4). WILLIAM J. FOREBAUGH 3157 Atlonto Rood. Comden, New Jersey. Comdon Cotholic High School. Entered Vil- Ionova 1941. Bachelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (Februory.) Intromurols (I. 2): Sponish Club (l. 2): Notionol Honor So- ciety. WILLIAM C. FOSTER 509 Wellesley Rood. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Lo Salle High School. Entered Vil. lonovo 1946. Bochelor of Mechanical Engi. neering. (June.) A. S. M. E. (2. 3. 4); Intromurols (2): Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); Vetorons' Club (2). WILLIAM J. FRAIND 933 North 5th Street. Allentown. Pennsyl- vania. Allentown Cotholic High School. En- tered Villonovo 1941. Bochelor of Electricol Engineering. (June.) Sonctuory Society (l. 2): Student Council (3): A. I. E. E. (4): Moth Club (4). IIS VINCENT P. GAMMACHE Hili Creit Avenue. Country Club Height . Loncoster. Penniylvonio. Loncoster Catholic High School. Entered Villonova 1941. Boch- elor of Science in Economic . (June.) Sanc- tuary Society (I. 2): Morching Band (I. 2): Concert Bond (I. 2. 3). MICHAEL J. GATTO 2341 South 11 th Street. Philodelphio. Penn- sylvania. Sou h Philodelphio High School. Entered V. i a novo 1942. Bochelor of Science in Biology. (June.) Lombda Koppa Delta (I. 2): Villonovon (I. 2). ANTHONY M. GAWIENOWSKI 597 Grove Street. Irvington. New Jortcy. Irvington High School. Entered Villonova 1943. Bochelor of Science in Biology. (Feb- ruary.) Glee Club (I. 2. 3): Intromurol ('. 2)- JOSEPH H. J. GETZ 1634 North 6th Street. Philadelphia. Penn- jylvonio. La Salle High School. Entered Villonova 1944. Bachelor of Art . (June.) Catholic Action (l. 2. 3. 4); Togaiton Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Intromurol Sport . BERNARD E. GILGUN 215 Main Street. Woburn. Mottachutett . Boiton College High School. Entered Villa- nova 1945. Bochelor of Art . (June.) To- goitan Club (2. 3): C.S.M.C.: Scholoitic Choir (2. 3. 4); Confraternity of Chrittion Doctrine (I. 2. 3. 4). GEORGE H. GOODMAN 422 South 17th Street. Reading. Penntyl- vonio. Reading Senior High School. Entered V. a novo 1945 Bochelor of Science in Me- ehanicol Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (3. 4); N.R.O.TC. (2. 3. 4); Band (3. 4); Phi Koppa Pi (2. 3. 4). 116 JAMES J. GORMAN 6026 Angora Terrace, Philadelphia. Penn, tylvoria. Soint Thomas More High School. Entered Villonova 1944. Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Noval Science (February.) N.R.O.T.C. (2. J. 4). JOHN J. HAARHAUS 347 Spring Mill Road. Villonovo. Pennsyl- vania. Broollyn Technical High School. En- tered Villonovo March. 1944 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (Februory.) Vor- sity Football (I. 2); Varsity Traci (I. 2). DANIEL L. HAGGERTY. JR. 104 Tower Circle. Morritvillo. Ponnsylvonio. Poddio School. Now Jersey. Entorod Villo- nova Soptembor. 1946. Bocholor of Scionee in Education. (Juno.) Spanish Club (I. 2): Lombdo .Koppo Delta (I. 2): Intromwrols (I. 2). EUGENE E. HANNON 89 Mason Avonuo. Binghomfon, Now Yorl. Binghomton North High School. Entorod Villonovo Soptomber. 1941. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (Februory.) Spanish Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Sanctuary Society (I. 2): Dolto Pi Epsilon (I. 2): Intromurois (I. 2): 150-Pound Footboll Toom (2): Holy Nome Society (I). ELWIN R. HARRIS 434 Pochontos Street. Norfoll. Virginia. Bochelor of Arts. (June.) Delta Phi Mu (I. 2. 3): Belle Mosque (3. 4). JUSTIN B. HARRIS Rose Tree Rood. Media, Pennsylvania. Greenbrier Militory School. Entered Villo- novo November. 1945 Bochelor of Meehan- icol Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (I. 2): N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3. 4). 17 CHARLES V. HARRISON. JR. 6802 Lawnton Avenuo. Eost Oak Lane. Phil- adelphia. Pennsylvania. La Salle High School. Entered Villanova September, 1939. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (Febru- ary.) 150-Pound Football Team (2. 3): Dolta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3). JOSEPH P. HEALY 4663 Parsons Boulevord. Flushing, Now York. Bishop Looghlin Momoriol High School. Entered Villanova March. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) N.R.O.T.C. (3. 4); Spanish Club (2. 3. 4); Choral Society (3. 4); Junior Prom Com- mittee: Senior Ball Committee: Senior Din- ner Dance Committee: Intromurols (3). PAUL E. HIGGINS 249 Walnut Stroot, Bloomfiold. New Jersey. Saint Benedict's Proporotory School. Entored Villanova October. 1942. Bacholor of Sci- ence in Economics. (February.) Spanish Club (I. 2): Intramurals (I. 2. 3. 4): Delta Pi Epsilon (I, 2. 3. 4); History Club (I): BoMe Air Staff (4); Villonovan (I). JAMES J. HILL 1108 Remington Rood. Wynnowood. Penn- sylvania. Molvorn Preparatory School. En- terod Villanovo Octobor. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) FRANCIS R. HITTINGER. JR. Pine Crest Hotel. Oceon View. Virginia. The Hill School. Enterod Villanovo March. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Spanish Club (2. 3): Intromurols (I. 2. 3. 4). LOGAN J. HOOD Chester Pike and Price Street. Ridley Park. Pennsylvania. West Catholic High School. Entered Villanova September. 1941. Bach- elor of Science in Economics. (Februory.) Spanish Club (I. 2): Villonovan (I. 2): In- tramurols (I. 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (I, 2). 118 THOMAS J. HORAN 1156 Song� Street. Philodelphio. Pennsyl- vonio. Bochelor of Science in Economic!. (February.) JOSEPH S. JASKULA 2660 Oeocon Street. Philadelphia. Penny!- vonio. Northeait Catholic High School. En- tered Villonova September. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economic!. (February.) Delta Pi Epjilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Belle Air Staff (2. 3): Dance Committee (I. 2). MATTHEW J. KEARNEY. JR. 812 Lafoyotto Avenue. Morriiville. Pennsyl- vania. Trenton Cotholic High School. En- torod Villonova July. 1944. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Villonovan (I. 2. 3. 4); Sports Edi- tor (2): Editor-in-Chiof(3): Student Coun- cil (3. 4); Secretary (3): Vice-President (4); Orientation Committee (3, 4. Chair- man 4); Dolto Pi Mu (3. 4. President 3): Sponish Club (2 3. 4, Secretory 2): Sanc- tuary Society (2): 8and (I. 2. 3. 4): Bolle Mosque (2): Compos Radio (4). ARNOLD H. KEEHN 723 Wost WingohocLing Stroot, Philadel- phia. Pennsylvania. Northeost Catholic High School. Entered Villonova September. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Belle Air (I. 2. 3. 4): Collogo Editor (2. 3) : Photography Editor (4); Villonovan (3. 4) : German Club (2. 3): Inter-racial Society (3): Intramurals (I. 2, 3, 4); Delta Pi Epsilon (4). EDWIN D. KELLER. JR. 1028 Gowdy Avenue. Point Pleosont. New Jersey. Saint Rose High School. Enterod Vil- la novo October. 1942. Bochelor of Science in Economics. (Februory.) Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. President 3. 4): Villonovon (2): Belle Air (I. 2. Business Monoger 3): Spon. ish Club (I. 3): Sonctuory Society (2): Junior Week Choirmon (3): Inter-froternity Ball Choirmon (3): Intromurals (I. 2. 3. 4); Student Council (2. 3. 4): Orientation Com- mittee (2). ROBERT G. KELLER 932 Dantrey Court. Baltimore. Morylond. Southern High School. Entered Villonova November. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Navol Science. Bachelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (June.) Belle Masque (3. 4); Span- ish Club (3): N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3. 4). FRANCIS C. KELLY 323 Morshall Street, PhoenUvillo. Pennsyl- vania. Phoonlivillo High School. Entered Vil- onovo Soptember. 1944 Bachelor of Art . (June.) Togojten Club (I. 2. 3. 4): S. M. S. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Dramatic Club (I, 2. 3, 4): C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Confrotor- nity of Chriitian Doctrino (l). ROBERT H. KESSLER. JR. 304-B Aldon Park Manor. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Penn Charter School. Entered Vil- lo novo July. 1945. Bochelor of Art . (June.) Senior Prom Committee. THOMAS F. KIELY 2521 North Marshall Stroot. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Northeast Catholic High School. Entorod Villanova Soptombor. 1941. Bachelor of Scionco in Economic . (June.) Varsity Trock (2. 3): Dolta Pi Epsilon (2. 3): Spanish Club (2. 3); Treasurer Sonior Year; Junior Dinner Danco Committee; Senior Dinner Danco Committoo. JOSEPH KINS 283 Woyno Avonuo. Lonsdowno. Pennsyl- vania. Lansdowno High School. Entorod Vil- Ionova Soptomber. 1941. Bochelor of Mo- chanical Engineering. (Juno.) Sophomoro Closs Treosuror (2): Villanovan (4): Phi Koppo Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A.S.M.E. (I. 2. 3. 4); Moth Club (I. 2). PHILIP J. KOEN 850 Humphrey Street. Swompscott. Massa- chusetts Saint lohn'j Preparatory School. Entered Villonova Soptember. 1941. Bach, elor of Mechanical Engineering. (Juno.) Sanctuary Society (I. 2); Intromurols (I. 2): Sophomore Cotillion Committoe; Senior Prom Committee. NORMAN M. KORDWITZ 3151 Foul Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Northeast Catholic High School. Entered Vilionovo September 1941. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Biology. (February.) Lombo Koppa Delta (I. 2. 4); Varsity Tenni (2); 150- Pound Football Team (2); Intromurols (2). 120 THOMAS J. KRZYZOSIAK 322 Frederick Street. Steelton. Pennsylvonio. Hom'sburg High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1939. Bochelor of Electricol En- gineering. (June.) Phi Koppo Pi (I. 2. 3. 4): A.I.E.E. (3. 4); Muiic Seminor (I); In- tromurols (3): Moth Club (3). ANTHONY LA BANCA 124 Fourth Street, lolewood. New Jersey. Lokewood High School. Entered Villonowo Morch. 1946. Bochelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (Februory.) Sponish Cub (3): Delta PI Epsilon (3): Accounting Socie'y (4); Senior Prom Committee. EDWARD F. LAGNO 118 Shepard Avenue. Teaneck. Now Jersey. Tooncclc High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1944. 8ochelor of Mechanical Engi- neering. (June.) ROGER LATTANZA 1235 5th Avonuo. Frcodom. Pennsylvania. Freedom High School. Enterod Villonovo October. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Biol- ogy. (June.) Sonctuory Society (3. 4); Lambda Koppo Delta (I. 2. 3. 4); Morch- ing Bond (I. 2. 4); Villanovans Donco Bond (4); Intromurols (I. 2). BERNARD A. LAZOR 718 West Center Street. Mahonoy City. Pennsylvania. Mohonoy City High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1944 Boch- elor of Arts. (June.) Intromurols (I. 2. 3. 4); Scholostic Choir (I, 2. 3. 4): Confra- ternity of Christion Doctrine (I, 2. 3. 4); Togoston Club (I. 2): C.S.M.C. (I. 2. 3. 4). ROBERT J. LEAHY 208 Grayling Avenue. Norberth Pennsyl- vania. Saint Thomas More High School. En- fared Villonovo October. 1942 Bachelor of Chemicol Engineering. (June.) Phi Kappa Pi (2. 3. 4): American Chemicol Society (3. 4); A.I.C.E. (3. 4): Sonctuory Society (I. 2): Intromurols (I, 2. 3. 4). 121 JOSEPH P. LEARY. JR. 97 Cothedrol Str««t. Annopolis. Morylond. Loyola High School. Entorod Villanova Sep- tombor. 1944. Bachelor of Arts. (Juno.) Bello Masque (3. 4); International Relations Club (3. 4); Sanctuary Society (2. 3): Villanovan (3. 4); National Honor Society. WILLIAM H. LILIENTHAL 971 Slocum Street. Ridgefield. New Jersey. Entered Villanova September. 1941. Bach- elor of Science in Economics..(June.) VAR- SITY FOOTBALL.(i. 2. 3. 4). RICHARD G. LIVINGSTON 5020 Marvine Avenue, Drexel Hill, Pennsyl- vania. Upper Darby High School. Entored Villanova July. 1944. Bachelor of Electricol Engineering. (February.) A.I.E.E. (2. 3. 4); Intromurals (3): Trock Monoger (3. 4). EDWARD R. LOBKOWICZ 104 Homilton Avenue. Farrell. Pennsylvania. Farrell Senior High School. Entered Villo- novo November. 1945. Bocheor of Science in Naval Science; Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Sponish Club (3): Bello Air Boll Committee: N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3. 4). JAMES A. LYONS. JR. 7132 Greenwood Avenue. Upper Darby. Pennsylvania. West Cotholic High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. Bachelor of Science in Novel Science. (June.) Intromurols (•. 2): V.llonovon (3. 4); Belle Air (3. 4); Sports Editor (4). LAURENCE H. LYONS 7l32 Greenwood Avenue. Upper Dorby. Pennsylvania. West Catholic High School. Entered Villanova June. 1944. Bachelor of Electrical Engineering. (June.) A.I.E.E. (3. 4): 150-Pound Footboll Teom (3): Phi Kappa Pi (I.'2. 3. 4). 122 JOSEPH A. MAHON 221 Ardmore Avenue. Ardmore. Penntyl- vonio. Lowe' Merion High School. Entered Villonovo November. 1945. Bochelor of Me- chonicol Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (1.2. 3. 4); N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3 4). WILLIAM H. MAHONEY. JR. 6220 Jefferson Street. Philodelphio. Pennsyl- vonio. Soint Thomos More High School. En. tered Villonovo September. 1942. Bochelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Sponish Club (3. 4): Delto Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4). JAMES P. MALLOY 1848 Point Brooze Avonuo. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Entorod Villonovo October, 1942. Bachelor of Chemicol Engineering. (February.) CHARLES I. MAMZIC 711 South Front Street. Steolton, Pennsyl- vania. Harrisburg Catholic High School. En- tered Villonovo October, 1942. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June.) Phi Koppa Pi (I): Cheerleader (I. 2. 3): 150-Pound Footboll (I): Boseboll (I): Intramurol Bos- ketboll (I. 2): Intromurol Football (I. 2): Villonovon (2): Sloe Club (3. 4): A.S.M.E. (4). EDWARD MANCUSO 72S Kenmore Rood, Philodelphio. Pennsyl- vania. Ove'brook High School. Entered Vil- Ionova September. 1941 Bochelor of Me- chonicol Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (3. 4); Phi Koppa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4): Villonovon (I. 2)- ROBERT H. MANSKE 37 Greta Place. Stolen Island. New Yo� l. Augustinion Acodemy. Entered Villonovo Morch, 1945. Bochelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (June.) Delto Pi Epsilon (I. 2. Sec- retory 3. Vice-President 4): Student Counc-I (3): Villonovon (I. 2): Be'le Air (2. 3) Orientation Committee (2. 3): Sponish Club (I, 2. 3. 4); Intromurol Bosletboll (I. 2. 3. 4). 123 CLAYTON F. MARTIN 170 Sooth New Yo'l Avonue. Atlontic City. New Jersey. Augustinion Acodomy. Entered Villonovo September, 1944 Bachelor of Art . (June.) C.S.M E : Tagatton Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Scholo tic Choir (I. 2. 3. 4); Intromurol Athletics (I. 2. 3. 4). NICHOLAS A. MARZIANI 2528 Bryn Mowr Avenue. Ardmore. Pennsyl- vania. West Catholic High School. Entorcd Villonovo September 1941 Bachelor of Science in Economic . (June.) Villanovon (I. 2 3 4); Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3 4); Spanish Club (I. 2 3. 4); Intromurol (I. 2): Bond (I. 2): Concert Orchestra (I. 2 3. 4); Junior Prom Committee: 8'ojor Boll Committee (3): Choirmon. Senior Din- ner Donee. JOHN P. MASSON. JR. 4422 Bethel Avonue. Merchontvillo. New Jersey. Saint Joseph's Preparatory High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Bacholor of Science in Economics. (June.) Sanctuary Society (I. 2): Phi Kappa Pi (I. 2)- EMIL MATAS 22 Thomas Street. Clifton. Now Jersey. Clifton High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) Varsity Boscboll (3. 4); Intromurol Boxing (I). JOSEPH P. MATWIEJCZYK 2658 East Merce' Street. Philadelphia. Ponn. sylvonio. Northeost High School. Entered VI o«3vo September 1941. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Biology. (Februory.) Intromurol (I, 2. 3. 4). ALFONSO J. MAZANEK 421 Roilrood Street. Eos Vondergrift. Penn- sylvonio. Vondergrift High School. Entered Villonovo July 1944 Bachelor of Electricol Engineering. (February.) N.R.O.T.C. (I . 2. 3. 4): A.I.E.E. (3. 4). 124 JOHN H. McCAMlEY 1125 Pin® Sir� ®). Philipsburg, Pennsylvonio. Philipsburg High School. Entered Villonovo Morch. 1946. Bachelor of Science in Econom- ic!. (February.) Delta Pi Epsilon (4); No- tionol Honor Society (4). thomas f. McCarthy, jr. 396 Goodwin Street. Indion Orchord. Mos- sochutetts. Springfield Cathedrol High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Bachelor of Science in Economic!. (Febru- ary.) Voriity Football (I. 2. 3. 4); Voriity Bojcfcol! (2. 3. 4): Spanish Club (I. 2). Charles p. McDermott 2105 Sunriio Rood. Philadelphia. Ponnjyl- vanio. Roman Catholic High School. En- torod Villonovo Novombor. 1945. Bacholor of Electrical Engineering. (June.) N. R. O. T. C. (I. 2): A.I.E.E. (2. 3. 4). john a. McDermott 5801 Chorloi Street. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Soint Joseph's Preparatory High School. Entorcd Villonovo July. 1945. Bach- elor of Science in Noval Science: Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Villonovon (3. 4): Dologoto to Notional Studont Association (4); Debat- ing Society (3): Sponish Club (2): Delta Pi Mu (3. 4). GEORGE E. McELWEE 2156 North 5th Street. Philodolphio, Penn- sylvonio. La Soil High School. Entered Vil- lonovo September. 1940 Bochelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (June.) Delta P« Eps ■ Ion (2. 3): Sponish Club (I. 2). JOHN J. McGOWAN. JR. 29 William Street. Roclvill® Centre Long Islond. New YorL. South Side High School. Entered Villono o September. 194? Boch- elor of Science in Economics. (Februory.) Intromuroli (I. 2. 3. 4): Sponish Club (I. 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2): Blaier Ball Committee (3): Bell Air Boll Committee (4): Sonctuory Society (I). I2S JOHN M. McGRATH 31 Carpenter Lone. Philodolphio. Ponniyl. vonio. Lo Solle High School. Entered Villa- nova September, 1941. Bachelor of Meehan- icol Engineering. (June.) Intramurali (I, 2); A.S.M.E. (4). THOMAS P. MclNERNEY Corlion Avenue. Kings Pori. Long Island. New York. Chaminode High School. Entered Villonova March. I94S. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) 150-Pound Footboll Team (3): Spanish Club (4); Mothor's Doy Committee—Junior Week (3). RICHARD A. McKINLEY 5318 Lolowood Avenuo. Chicago, Illinois. Loyola Acodemy. Entered Villonovo Novem- ber. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (February.) Dromotics (3. 4): International Relations (3): Spanish Club (3. 4); Sonior Prom Committoo (4). PETER F. McMANUS 515 Moreno Road. Wynnewood. Pennsyl- vania. Soint Josoph's Preparatory High School. Entorcd Villonovo June. 1944. Bach- elor of Science in Economics. (June.) Span- ish Club (2. 3. 4); Villanovan (I. 2. 3. 4); Music Seminar (I. 2. 3). James J. McNamara, jr. 1035 Flanders Road. Philodelphio. Pennsyl. vonia. Saint Joseph's Preparatory High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1943. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (August.) Delto Pi Epsilon (3. 4): Villanovan (2. 3. 4): Belle Air (4); Spanish Club (2. 3. 4); Orientation Committee (3): Basketball Man- ager (2): Intramurali (I. 2): Inter-froter- nity Ball Committee (3); Tennis (3). JOSEPH F. McNAMARA III East Mohonoy Avenue. Mohonoy City. Pennsylvania. Mohonoy City High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Education. (February.) Belle Air Stoff (4); Villonovon Stoff (4); International Relations Club (3. 4). 126 james f. McWilliams 41 East Cool© Avonue. Glenolden. Pennsyl- vonio. Wost Cotholic High School. Ent©r©d Villonovo Septomb«r. 1941. Bochelor o( Arti. (February.) Bell© Air (I, Colleg© Editor 3): Villonovon (I, Editor 3): Epsilon Phi Th©to (I, 2): Notionol Honor Society (4). LOUIS A. MECCARIELLO 4021 Poplor Street. Philodolphio. Pennsyl vonio. Soinf Thomos More High School. En ♦©red Villonovo July. 1945. Bochelor of Sci •nc© in Economics. (Jun©.) Villonovon (1.2 3, Businoss Monogor 4); Intromurol Bowl ing (3. 4j. WILLIAM J. MEEHAN 5906 Roosovolt Boulovord. Philadelphia. Ponnsylvanio. Northoast Colholic High School. Entored Villonovo Ocfobor. 1942. Bachelor of Scionc© in Economics. (June.) Spanish Club (3. 4): Delto Pi Epsilon (3. 4). ROBERT H. MERIWETHER 751 Ormond Avonuo. Drerel Hill, Pennsyl- vania. Wost Catholic High School. Entorod Villanova September. 1941. Bachelor of Sci- onco in Economics. (February.) Spanish Club (I. 2): Dolto Pi Epsilon (3. 4); Intramural Basketball (I. 2. 3. 4): Intramural Softball (I. 2); 150 Pound Football (2. 3. 4). ROBERT J. MILLS. JR. I Reoding Avonu©. Shillington. Pennsylvania. Shillington High School. Entered Villonovo November. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Delto Pi Epsilon (3. 4): Spanish Club (2. 3): Trod. Manager (3). JESSE W. MOFFETT. JR. 2320 Chestnut Avenue. Ardmore. Pennsyl- vonio. Lower Morion High School. Entered Villonovo November. 1945. Bocholor of Me- chonicol Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (I. 2. 3. 4); Phi Koppo Pi (3. 4). 127 WILLIAM T. MONAHAN 28 Beacon Avenue. Holyoke. Massachusetts. Holyoke HigK School. Entered Villonovo Sep- tember. 1945. Bachelor of Art� . (June.) Catholic Action (I. 2. 3. 4); Choir (I. 2. 3. 4); Togatlon Club (I. 2. 3. 4): Intra- mural� (I. 2. 3. 4); Dromotict (I. 2. 3. 4). QUENTIN G. MONTONARIO. JR. 434 Jefferson Avenue. Downingtown, Penn- sylvania. Downingtown High School. Entered Viilanova November. 1944 Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economic� . (February.) Student Council (I. 2. 3. 4); Delfo Pi Epiilon (I. 2. 3. 4): Spaniih Club (I. 2. 3, 4); Oriontotion Committee (I. 2. 3. 4): Belle Air S off (2. 3): Accounting Society (4). JOSEPH M. MOORE 229 Ea� ! Centre Street. Mohonoy City. Penn� ylvonio. Mohonoy City High School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1944. Bachelor of Art� . (Juno.) Togo� ton Club (I. 2. 3. 4); Dromatic Socioty (I. 2. 3. 4); Catholic Ac- tion Group (I. 2. 3. 4): Confraternity of Christion Doctrine (I. 2. 3. 4); C.S.M.Ci (I. 2, 3. 4); Intramural Sports (I. 2. 3. 4). WILLIAM J. MUNDY 5254 Columbia Avonuo. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Ovorbrook High School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1940. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (February.) Delta Pi Epiilon (2. 3. 4); Intramural Swimming (I, 2. 3. 4): Spanish Club (I. 2). LYNFORD R. MYER 509 Westview Stroot. Mount Airy. Philadel- phia. Pennsylvania. Soint Joseph's Prepara- tory High School. Entered Villonovo Novem- ber. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Spanish Club (3. 4); Delta Pi Epsi- lon (I. 2. 3. 4). BERNARD H. NAPPEN 15 South Florido Avenue. Atlontic City, New Jersey. Atlontic City High School. Entered Vii'onovo March. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Biology. (June.) Football (2. 3). 128 EDWARD J. NARCUM 575 Lee Street. Plymouth. Pernsyfvonia. Ply. mouth High School. Entered V.llonovo Sep- tember. 1941. Bochelor of Science in Edu- cation. (June.) Freshman Footboll (I): Vor- vity Football {2. 3): Delta Pi Mu (4). THOMAS J. NARY 5 Sheldon Court. Hornell, New York. Hornell High School. Entered Villonovo October, 1942. Bochelor of Eiectricol Engineering. (June.) Mathematics Society (I). Sonctuory Society (I. 2): 150-Pound Football (I): A.I.E.E. (3. 4); Student Council (4); Intro- mural� (I). JONATHAN P. NAYLOR 210 Sunnybrook Rood. Springfield. Pennsyl- vania. Springfiold High School. Entored Vil- lanova March, 1945. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) Bello Air (4); Band ('. 2). WILLIAM F. NORTON 1619 Locust Stroot. Norristown, Pennsylvania. Norristown High School. Entored Villonovo Soptombor, 1941. Bochelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (June.) Villanovan (I, 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4). FRANCIS T. NUGENT 2530 Shore Rood, Northfield. New Jersey. Pteosontville High School. Entered Villonovo Morch, 1945. Bochelor of Civil Engineering. (June.) A.S.E.E. (3. 4); OrIe«to ion Com- mittee (4): Junior Prom Committee (3). ROBERT D O CONNOR 604 Erie Avenue. Renovo. Pennsylvania. Solnt Joseph's High School. Entered Villonovo Oc- tober. 194? Bochelor of Science in Econom- ics. (Febrwory.) Bond (l. 2. 3): Sonctuory Society (I): Villonovan (l): Spanish Club (l. 2. 3): Delta P. Eps ion (I. 2. 3. 4): Stu- dent Council (3. 4): Orientotioa Committee (4); Belle Air Ball Choirmon (4). 129 JOHN J. O'DONNELL, JR. 55 Jofferson Stroot. Yonkors. Now York. Yonkers High School. Entered Villonovo No- vember, 1945. Bachelor of Electrical Engi- neering. (June.) A.I.E.E. (3, 4). VINCENT J. O'DONNELL 5111 North Elevonth Streot. Philadelphia, Ponnsylvanio, Saint Joseph's Preparatory High School. Entered Villanovo November. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics; Bachelor of Science in Naval Science. (June.) Villonovon (3. 4); N.R.O.T.C. (3. 4): Varsity Football (2); 150-Pound Foot- ball (3): Assistant Coach of 150-Pound Footboll Toom (4); Junior Prom Committoo (3): Senior Prom Committeo (4); Spanish Club (2. 3): Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4). FRANCIS J. O'NEILL 5030 Springfield Avenuo. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. West Catholic High School. En- tered Villanovo Soptombor, 1941. Bachelor of Scienco in Economics. (February.) Varsity Basoball (I. 3.4); Intramural Basketball (I. 2); Spanish Club (I, 4). DANTE ORAZI 2808 Saint Mary's Rood. Ardmoro. Pennsyl- vania. Haverford High School. Entered Vil- lonovo March. 1945. Bachelor of Scienco in Economics. (June.) Dolta Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); Student Council (2); Oriontotion Committoo (2); Spanish Club (I. 2); Intra- murals (I. 2. 3). JOSEPH F. ORLANDO 1082 Lydig Avenuo. Brow. New York. Sow- ord Park High School. Entered Villanovo February. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Biol- ogy. (February.) Sanctuary Socioty (I, 2. 3. 4); Lombo Kappa Delta (I. 2. 4); Intra- mural Sports (I. 2). GEORGE F. ORSINI 1312 Holland Stroot. Crumlynno. Pennsyl- vania. Ridloy Township High School. Entered Villanovo Soptombor, 1946. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering. (June.) 130 PETER A. PAUITTO 224 Seaside Avenue. Atlantic City. New Jersey. Holy Spirit High School. Entered Villonovo March, 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) President of Junior Class (3): Student Council (2. 3): Orienta- tion Committee (3): Delto Pi Epsilon (1.2. 3. 4): Spanish Club (I. 2. 3): Intromurols (I. 3. 4); Sanctuary Society (I. 2). CASIMIR A. PAZERA fl th Avenue and tilth Street. Polos Pari. Illinois. Soint Rita's High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1944. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Togoston Club (3. 4); C. S. M. C. (3. 4); Photo Club (3, 4); Dramatics (I. 2. 3. 4); Choir (2. 3. 4): Intromurols (I. 2. 3. 4); Catholic Action (I. 2. 3. 4). JOHN S. PETERS. JR. 5844 Christian Stroot, Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Wost Catholic High School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1941. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (February.) Villanovon (I. Circulation Monoger 2): Dolto Pi Ep- silon (I. 2. 3. 4). ALFRED C. J. PETRALIA 418 Prospect Stroot. Mothuon. Massachu- setts. Lawronco High School. Entorod Villo- novo September. 1941. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Band (I. 2. 3): Villonovons (3): Intromurol Boseball (I. 2): Intromural Ton- nis (2. 3): Delta Pi Mu (3. 4); Bollo Air (I. 4); Bello Air Ball Committoo (4). GERALD P. POWELL 1010 South 49th Street. Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania. Wost Cotholic High School. En- tored Villonovo November. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics: Bachelor of Science in Novol Science. (June.) Intromurols (2): Spanish Club (2. 3): Senior Prom Commit- tee (4); N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3. 4). WILLIAM B. QUINN 141 West Ridge Street. Lonsford. Pennsyl- vania. Soint Ann's High School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1940. Bochelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (Februory.) Delto Pi Epsilon (2): Spanish Club (I. 2); Intro- murals (I, 2. 3): Holy Name Society (2). 1-31 MELVIN R. RACUSIN 521 Center Street. Freelond. Ponnsylvonio. Wyoming Sominory. Entered Villonovo July. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economic� . (June.) Scc'otary of International Relotion� Club (4): German Club (3. 4); Dolto Pi Epiilon (2. 3. 4). KENNETH R. REEHER 133 Whito Avenue. Sharon. Pennsylvania. Sharon Senior High School. Entorod Villa- nova Novombor. 1943. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) Boskotboll (I. 2): Intramural Softboll (l): Spanish Club (I. 2): Junior Wook Rofroihmont Choirmon (3). HERBERT E. REICHERT 7190 Uber Street. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Northoost Public High School. En- tered Villonovo Novombor. 1945. Bachelor of Art� . (June.) German Club (3. 4); N.R.O.T.C. (2. 3. 4). RICHARD F. REIDY 52 Hill Stroot. Stamford. Connecticut. Stam- ford High School. Entorod Villonovo Novem- ber. 1943. Bachelor of Scionce in Education. (June.) Studont Council (2. 3): BoHe Air Staff (3. 4); Villanovan (2): Spanish Club (I. 2): Intramural� (2, 3, 4): Sonctuary So- ciety (4). JOSEPH F. RINGEISTEIN 11 lonualo Street. Rochester. New York. Aquinos Institute. Entered Villonovo Octo- ber. 1942. Bachelor of Science in Econom- ic . (February.) Vice-President Senior Closs: Sanctuary Society (I. 2. 3): Bond (I. 2. 3. 4); Villanovan� (I. 3): Dolto Pi Epsilon (I. 2. 3. 4); 150-Pound Football (4): Do- boting Society (4). LOUIS Y. ROCHE 1604 Pooplos Avenue. Troy. Now York. Now Hampton Proparotory School. Enterod Vil- la novo September. 1940. Bachelor of Science in Economic . (June.) Spanish Club (I, 2. 3. 4); Orientation Committee (2): Sanctu- ary Society (I. 2): Delta Pi Epsilon (I. 2, 3. 4); Accounting Society (4). 132 EUGENE J. RUANE 208 Belmonte Avenue. Howley. Pennsylvonio. Howley HlgK School. Entered Villonovo Sep- tember. 1941. Bochelor of Science in Eco- nomics. (June.) Student Representotive on Boord of Governors (4): Delto Pi Epsilon (I. 2 3. 4): Orientation Committ •• (3): Spanish Club (3): Student Council (4). DAVIO I. RYAN 320 Saint Dovid's Rood. Woyne, Pennsyl- vania. Malvern Proporotory School. Entered Villonovo July. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (February.) ViHonovan (l. Sports Editor 2. Monoging Editor 3. Editor-in. Chief 4); Delto PI Epsilon [1.2. 3. 4); Be11? Air (2. 3. 4): N.F.C.C.S. (2): Interrociol Club (3): 150-Pound Football Assistont Cooch (4); Student Council (I. 2. 3. 4); Orientation Committee (2. 3). JOHN M. SANKEY 138 South Chalfonte Avenue. Atlantic City, New Jersey. Holy Spirit High School. En- tered Villonovo November. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (February.) Bollo Air Staff (2): Intramural Basketball (2. 3): Varsity Boskotboll (l); Delto Pi Epsilon (3. 4). THOMAS P. SANTRY P.O. Bo« 115, Keyport. Now Jersey. Soint Potor's High School. Entored Villonovo Sep- tember. 1946. Bachelor of Civil Engineer- ing. (June.) A.S.C.E. (3. 4); Phi Koppa Pi «3. 4). FRANK C. SAPONARE 562 Spruce Street. Camden. New Jersey. Camden High School. Entered Villonovo No- vember. 1943. Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion. (February.) A.I.E.E. (2. 3): Intromurols (I. 2): Choral Society (3): Delto Pi Mu (3. 4): Belle Air Stoff (4); Poetry Society (3): Moth Club (I. 2): Notionol Honor Society (4). JOHN B. SCANLAN. JR. 17 North Sacramento Avenge, Ventnor City. New Jersey. Atlantic City High School. En- tered Villonovo September, 1941. Bachelor of Civil Engineering. (February.) A.S.C.E. (2. 3. President 4); Phi Koppa Pi (2. 3. 4): Villonovon (3); Intramural Baseball (I, 2). 133 ALFRED L. SCHMID 920 Gonetgo Street. Trenton, New Jersey. Trenton Cotholic High School. Entered Vil- la novo September. 1946. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) Football (3, 4): Gor- mon Club (4). THOMAS A. SCOn P.O. Bo« 192. Fort Fierce. Florido. Saint Anostosio High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1942 Bachelor of Science in Biology. (June.) Intramural Softboll (I. 2. 3, 4). RICHARD P. SHINNERS 14th Avenue and Wolls Stroot, Consho- hocken, Pennsylvania. Saint Matthew's High School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1940. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June.) Bollo Mosque (I): Villanovon (3. 4); Phi Koppo Pi (I. 2. 3. 4); A.S.M.E. (2. 3. 4): Vice-Chairman Intor-froternily Boll (4). JOHN H. SIANO 71 Utfor Avonue. Staten Island. Now York. Curtis High School. Entorod Villonovo Juno. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) Football (3. 4); Bosoball (2): Track (3, 4); Spanish Club (I. 2). THOMAS J. SMITH 44 Melrose Avonuo. East lonsdowno. Ponn. sylvanio. West Catholic High School. En- tered Villonovo Novombor, 1944. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (February.) Span- ish Club (I. 2): Accounting Society (4); Belle Air Staff (3). WILLIAM J. SMITH. JR. 411 E. Lincoln Street, Media. Pennsylvania. Haverford Township High School. Entered Villonovo September. 1940. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (February.) Boseball (I, 2. 3. 4): Spanish Club (I. 2). 134 WILLIAM E. SPACE 88 Worrlngton Ploce. Eost Oronge. New Jersey. Eott O'onge High School. Entered Villo novo July. 1944. Bochelor of Chemicol Engineering. (June.) A.I.Ch.E. {3. 4). FRANCIS M. STARE60 375 Hall Avenue. P fth Amboy. Now Jersey. Soint Mory's High School. Perth Amboy. Entered Villonovo September. 1942. Boche- lor of Science in Educotion. (June.) Bond (I. 2. 3): Delto Pi Mu (I. 2. 3) . JIMMIE J. STEWART 412 Eott Dovidton Street, Sottonlo. North Carolina. Gottonia High School. Entorod Villonovo July. 1945. Bachelor of Civil En gineering. (June.) A.S.C.E. (I. 2. 3. 4). MACK C. STUART 19 North Roberts Rood. Bryn Mowr. Pennsylvania. Lower Morion High School. Entered Villonovo March. 1945. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Botoboll (I. 2): Spanish Club (2, 3); Intromurols (2, 3. 4). WILLIAM H. SULLIVAN 2226 31 it Street. Son Diego. Colifornlo. Soint Augustine High School. Entered Villo novo September. 1944. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Togotton Club (I. 2. 3. 4); C. S. M. C. (I. 2. 3. 4); Scholastic Choir (I. 2. 3. 4); Intromuro! Sportt (I. 2. 3. 4). ALBERT J. STVERSTEN 167 Stondish Street. Eliiobeth. New Jersey. Thomot Jefferson High School. Entered V.l la novo November. 1945 Beckeler of Civil Engineering. (June.) A.S.C.E. (I. 2. 3. 4). 135 HENRY J. TOBLEMANN. JR. 728 Olivo Stroot. Cootesvillo Hospital. Cootesville. Ponnsylvonio. Cootesvillo High School. Entorod Villonovo September. 1943. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (4); Phi Koppa Pi (I. 2. 3. 4). JOSEPH V. TOPPER 916 Foil Avenue. Drexel Hill. Pennsylvonio. Wost Cotholic High School. Entered Villa- nova November, I94S. Bachelor of Science in Economic!; Bachelor of Science in Novol Science. (June.) N.R.O.T.C. (I. 2. 3. 4). MICHAEL TRAMUTOLO 912 Arch Stroot, Norristown. Ponnsylvonio. Norristown Sonior High School. Entorod Vil- Ionova Soptombor, 1941. Bachelor of Science in Biology. (June.) DOMINICK C. VERSAGGI 116 Wost 19th Stroot. Wildwood. New Jer- soy. Wildwood High School. Entorod Villa- nova October. 1942. Bachelor of Civil Engi- neering. (February.) A.S.C.E. (I, 2, 3, 4); Gloe Club (3, 4). CHARLES A. WALDORFF 2935 Berlloy Rood. Ardmoro. Ponnsylvonio. North Soint Poul High School. Minnesota. Entered Villonovo March. 1944. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (2. 3. 4). STAFFORD C. WALKER Kirbyvillo. Texas. Kirbyvillo High School. En- tered Villonovo July. 1945. 8achelor of Civil Engineering. (June.) A.S.C.E. (I. 2. 3); Band (2. 3). 136 EDWARD J. WALSH 77 Honover Avenue. Morris Plains, New Jersey. Boy'ey High School. Entered Villo- novo November. 1945. Bochelor of Civil Engineering. (June.) A.S.C.E. {2. 3. 4); In. tromurols (2. 3. 4). RAUL H. WALSH 270 Broniville Rood. Yonlers. New Yorl. lono School. Entered Villonovo July. 1944. Bachelor of Mechanicol Engineering. (June.) THOMAS F. WALSH 39 Richardson Stroot. Woburn, Mossachu setts. Keith Academy. Entered Villonovo September. 1944. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Intromurol Sports (I. 2. 3): Confrotornity of Christian Doctrino (l. 2. 3. 4): Dromotie Socioty (2. 3. 4); Togostan Club (I. 2. 3. 4): C.S.M.C. (I. 2. 3. 4). EDWARD P. WALTERS 4823 C Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. Northeast Catholic High School. Entered Villonovo March, 1945. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) GEORGE H. WARNER 24 Westro Street. Interlolen. New Jersey. Entered Villonovo October. 1942. Bochelor of Science in Economics. (February.) Vor. sity Boseboll (I. 2. 3. 4): Sponith Club (i). ALFRED J. WHITE 4 Burnham Rood. Andover, Massoch.tettt. Saint John's Preporotory School. Entered Villonovo September. 1941 Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (June.) Intromurol Sports (I, 2. 3): Spanish Ovb (I. 2): Accounting Society (4): Delta Pi Epsilon (2. 3. 4). 137 DONALD E. WIEAND 1113 North 21 Street, Allentown. Pennsyl- vonia. Allentown High School. Entered Vil- lo nova July. 1945. Bachelor of Art . (Febru- ory.) 150-Pound Football (3. 4); Bond (2. 3): German Club (2, 3): Delta Pi Mu (3. «}. MAURICE J. WILHERE 3972 Terroco Street. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Soint John the Boptist Boys' High School. Entered Villonova November. 1944. Bachelor of Science in Education. (June.) Vil'onovon (2. 4): Belle Air (2. 3. 4); Bond (4); Kappa Gamma Sigmo (3. 4): German Club (2, 3. 4); Compus Rodio Station (4). ERNEST J. WILLIAMS 2622 95th Street, Joctson Heights. New York. Brooklyn Preparatory School. Entorod Villonova Soptombor. 1942. Bachelor of Sci- ence in Economics. (June.) Spanish Club (I. 2. 3): Dolta Pi Epsilon (I, 2): Intromurots (I. 2. 3. 4). PAUL J. WINGER Bo 22. Granthom. Pennsylvania. Messiah Bible College ond Academy. Enterod Villa- nova October, 1945. Bachelor of Arts. (June.) Rifle Team (4): Dolta Pi Mu (4). WALTER W. WISNIEWSKI 415 Spring Mill Avenue. Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Conshohocken High School. Entered Villonova October, 1942. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) RICHARD WRIGHT 4724 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Buchtel High School. Entered Villa- novo November. 1943 Bachelor of Mechani- cal Engineering. (June.) A.S.M.E. (3. 4). 138 Daniel v. wyloe 6153 North Lowrenca Street. Philodelphio. Pennsylvonio. Lo Solle College High School. Entered Villonovo July. 1945. Bochelor of Electrical Engineering. (June.) A.I.E.E, (2. 3. 4). CARL F. YEAGER 3705 Reimere Rood, Boltimore. Morylond. Boltimoro City College. Entered Villonovo September. 1941. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (June.) Senior Closs President; Student Council (4); Debating Teom (I. 2. 3. 4); Belle Air (3. Copy Editor 4); Poetry Society (3. 4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Campus Rodio Stotion (4). WILLIAM ZEHLER 1171 Villonovo Avonuo, Rutlodgo, Ponnsyl. vanio. Ridley Township High School. Entored Villonovo March. 1946. Bachelor of Science in Economics. (Juno.) Varsity Football (3. 4); Sponish Club (3, 4). ANDY GORDON 7505 Rugby Stroot. Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania. Soint Joseph's Preparatory School. Entered Villonovo Fobruary. 1946. Bocholor of Science in Economics. (Juno.) Verity Football (2, 3. 4). Chairman 8tazor Ball, Co-chairman Bello Air Ball. Intramural Bas- ketball and Softball. From the smiling and relased gentlemen in this picture one could not give en adequate estimate of the time, labor, effort, eipense. and worry with which a moderator and class officers are faced prior to the holding of a big dance. However, the Ball is now well under way. its success is assured, and the time for congratulations has arrived. In the above picture we see Father O'Donnell. Mod- erator of the Senior Class, tailing with Carl Yeager. Senior President, and Joseph Ringelstein, Vice-President, and their dates. 139 CAMPUS Here walk� the personification of a Frosh. Confidently end with high enthusiasm he strides about the campus un- deterred by e tremendoui armful of new books. It takes the orientator many days to convince him that he must maintain the proper air of reverence before the upperclassmen. A touch of the European collegiato atmosphoro is lent to the campus by Ed Fanolli who solved the problem arising out of attending class in the C. F. Building and having a room in Simpson Hall. His biko and Eton cap have made him one of the most widely known students on the campus. A bright spot in the day of each resident student is that moment when he looks into his mailbox and finds a letter awaiting him. Above a group of fortunate students walk up the stops leading from the tunnel under the Pennsylvania Railroad after having received letters and a package from home, or perhaps from tho current girl friend. High boots and a ten gallon hat dis- tinguish Tex Winters from all other Villanova students. From Oklahoma. Tex carries about the campus an aura 140 Villanova students believe that their eitensive campus should not only be looked upon and admired but also usod. Thore is something about the shade ©f a maple tree in the spring or fall which is conducive to study—and sometimes to pleasant daydreams. The General. as he is traditionally called by the stu- dents, has come to occupy a definite niche in the hall of Villanova personalities. The sight of him in his jacket or in his famous long coat becomes part of the memory of each graduating class. of the old West. In this picture a stu- dent takes a snapshot of him in his customary outfit. Every college must have a corner drug store. In this Villanova proves no eiception. At all hours of the day. students may be found relaxing for a few moments with a coke, or perhaps improving their finesse before the pinball machine. Each night large numbers flock to satisfy that empty feeling which invariably attacks during study hours. 141 THE JUNIOR CLASS Tho life of a Junior at Vlllanova Is one of transition. While engaged with activities of his own he feels that he has left the beginning stage of the Freshman, the gay life of the Sophomore, and Is only waiting to step Into the exalted position of the Senior. The Junior of the class of '49 at Villanova has, however, possessed compen- sation of his own. Under the guidance of the class Moderator, Father Burke, O.S.A., he engaged in a whirl of social and intellectual activity. He participated heavily in extra-curricular activities. The Junior election, most hotly contested, occupied a large share of his attention. Junior Week at Villanova had been revived on the campus and the planting of the ivy, the Junior Prom, Blazer Sal1 and the celebration of Mother's Day are affairs which no true Junior could afford to miss. His Junior year completed, the Junior looks forward hopefully to '49. 1 The iftiiling and amiable Father Thomas A. Burke. O.S.A.. helps guide the Junior Clast. At moderator of the '49ert. he it largely responsible for the fact that whatever the class does from holding a rousing campus election to celebrating Junior Week is an outstanding success. In one of the most spectacular election campaigns ever staged at Villenove. the Progressive Party swept into office. Its victorious candidates immediately began to inject new life into the traditional campus activities. President John Kucha holds the plans which he and his fellow officers. George Guide. Vice-President. J. Getuso. Secretary and Anthony Scarpa. Treasurer, hope to put into effect. M 143 FIRST ROW: J. D Auri . F. Reete. A. Agresta. A. Searcelli. J. Kucha. R. Kelm. L. McGonigle, E. Paybylowski. L. Cac- cevaio. SECOND ROW; A. Dallego. V. Pedano. E. Mika. R. Steller. J. Cesby. P. Barrett. C. Whitaker. T. Seffo. J. Pleban. THIRD ROW: L. Flennelly, D. Stone, J. Carroll. J. Doley. G. Mauer, R. Devine. R. Dair, D. Molloy. FOURTH ROW: R, Benner F. Kempf. T. Burke. L. Dodd. W. loftut. W. Donohue. J. Galagher. N. Falgiatore, W. Stonelake. FIFTH ROW: G. Phillip� . J. Gallagher, J. O'Donnell. R. Furey. J. 8oyle. D. Foi. J. Dale. J. Boyle. J. Romano. SIXTH ROW: D. Ryan. J. O'Mara, C. McGee. R. Sabol, T. Truck� , J. Burnt. J. Sheahen, D. Gledfelter, L. Schleicher. JUNIOR CLASS FIRST ROW: L. Judge, J. Elliott. W. Cutick. J. Dwyer. A. Colameco, G. Stouch. T. McCue. W. Price. SECOND ROW: J. Delany. M. Doyle, J. Muttecciuolo. W. Lane. W. Knapp. J. Drobile, E. Daly. W. Simpson. THIRD ROW: J. Andreas, T. Hogan, W. Colclough. W. Breen. J. Canfield. M. Binder, V. Pica. J. Siciliano. W. Guyan. FOURTH ROW; P. Blaetx. J. Cody, J. Fosler. J. Brett. E. Pfeiffer. C. Kelly. F. lebowi.i. A. McCann. FIFTH ROW: F. Carroll. R. Deitos, J. Boyle. P. Costas. J. Doughty. W. Mellon. P. Connolly. J. Kochert. SIXTH ROW: F. Wilkisson. B. Cassidy. F. Myers, C. Raffetto. E. Sullivan. J. Archibald, W. Lang. W. Getii. J. Sullivan. 1 Some committoo member end chairmen of the Junior Wook Activitio meet with Cla President George Guide to report thoir progress. Ed Sullivan, a member of the Blazer Ball Ticket Committoe. enjoys the discussion between Jim Plunkett, Junior Prom Chairman, and Jack Casby, Junior Week Publicity Oirector, as Vince Pedano and Frank Guzi- kowski, Souvenir Program Committoe, look over tho tentative program held by President Guida. George Guida, President of the Junior Class, displays a sample Villanova class ring to Juniors Jim Plunkett, Jack Casby, and Ed Sullivan. Each year members of the third year class are entitled to purchase the ring which will desig- nate them as Vilienovans wherever they may go. FRONT ROW: R. Hudak, J. Welsh. J. Selfridge. R. Suarez. J. Mandel. E. Mezzo. R. Allwein. W. Carroll. SECOND ROW: E. Feeney. A. Scarpa, P. Knapp. A. Pronchick, C. Reich. J. Peshine. J. Peshine, J. Heilman. THIRD ROW; A Zelon, J. Kelly, R. Fitzpatrick, G. Welann, F. Collins, A. Caporaso. R. Fillipelli, A. Tomko. FOURTH ROW: M. Joyce. J. Barnes, W. Neff, E. Kilgollon, D. Welsh. S. Baloga. J. Falcone. W. McCluskey. FIFTH ROW: H. Harris. E. Di Re. H. Kosobucli, T. Fo . E. Martino, H. McFadden, J. Mullen. SIXTH ROW: J. Heim, R. Fankhanel, J. Clark, R. Dougherty, R. Manifold, J. Hennessoy, J. Brennan. FRONT ROW: B. Bickhart, R. Gtnov ii, J. Callahan, M. Coitallo, F. Schuch, F. Cola, W. Strain, P. Sorgo. S. Catone. SECOND ROW: J. Haney, T. Dolan, J. Gemondor, W. Diana, J. McBride. L. Capellaro. D. Horgan, A. Lehneis, V. Do- Cerchio. THIRD ROW; E. Sikaradnik, J. O'Shea. E. Maxurkiowicz. G. Lyhch, G. Sanderi, N. Donahue, F. Linsalata, D. Pugliese, A. DiSondro. FOURTH ROW: F. Wolff, G. Pyne. M. Urbano, J. Barrack, E. Quinn, A. Blanche. J. Beach. J. Stanley. FIFTH ROW: J. Satel, W. Tree� . C. Hopke. F. Hinnenkemp. T. Burke. W. Brennan. H. Kline. R. Power . SIXTH ROW; P. GianguiHo, R. Breen, J, Curtin, G. Connors, R. Rice, M. Pastel), M. Gaffney, R. Schneider, T. Sullivan, 146 The Pie Shoppo takes on the appearance of a men' wearing apparel store at a group of Juniors eiamine a selection of jackots before de- ciding on the one they will choose as their official blaxer whon the annual Junior Week festivities get underway in the Spring. ••■ii:: i FRONT ROW: O. Smith, J. Rivera. W. Molnar. M. Nascati. A. Gaeto, J. Murphy. E. Hale. P. Martin, N. Foty. SECOND ROW: M. Saboo. E. Quinn, R. Leithman, J. Brennan, M. Buckley, P. Valverdi. D. Clark. F. Downing. THIRD ROW: E Pfeifer, J. Lighthall, P. Dellisante. G. Schwartz. R. Walsh. E. Somers. W. Fite. FOURTH ROW: N. McGee. J. ludin. E. Meyer. J. Moore. S. Cottone. W. Rigotti. FIFTH ROW: J. Healy, A. Constatino. M. Santacroca. F. Flood. G. Kaiser, M. Salvatore. 147 THE SOPHOMORE ELASS Between the Junior Class and the Freshman Class is that scholastic interlude which men call the sophomore year. It is that year of great decision begun when the student has entered at last that specifically chosen field of study to which he has long looked forward. It is the year during which seasoned freshman take over the activities that characterize an upperclass. It is the era in which a successful Sophomore Cotillion becomes part of that past which a fellow cannot afford to forget. It is the moment when the oriented become the orientors. and show the new boys the familiar paths which they had traveled just one year before. It is through this momentous year that Father Eagan. O.S.A.. has just guided his young men who are to be the Juniors of tomorrow and the graduates of 1950. bMi. The Clett of 1950 it most fortunete in heving «I ill moderetor. Rev. Henry Eegen. O.S.A. Quiet end unettuming, Fr. Eegen it e tincere end contcientiout men. end het eihibited greet interett in the dett over which he het been pieced. The electiont for the Sophomore Clett off-cert ere utudl� the mott interetting for it it the firit opportunity which the metured Froth heve of picking their outttending clettmetet to guide them in their tecond yeer. Recipient! of their clett't confidence thit yeer were George Syimentki. SetMt rV Ed LeBlenc. Pretident: Mike Merthel. Vice-Pretident e d G Egen Treeturer. 149 FRONT ROW: E. Marilley. G. Monahan, J. Bratlin, W. Scharlo. R. Mill , J. Coley, J. Benigno. V. Smith, G. Schillingar, F. Wegener. M. Nowlan. J. Troy. M. Wisaman. J. Gallon. C. Boylan, 0. Connally. SECOND ROW: J. Quill, J. Hickey, L. O'Brian, H. Hulbert. W. Smith, W. Kurti, C. Rally, R. Outlay. E. Valario, C. Hatalmair, E. Schuchart, J. Woahr. P. Crarand, C. Dalay. J. Hickey. G. Szymantki. THIRD ROW: R. Egglaton, C. Romao. W. Confoy, J. Auchtar. R. Somar. W. O'Brien, J. Hoahan. A. Glaudal, R. Cameron, D. Labanca. J. Lienar. L. Baratta, F. Connally. T. Eichman. FOURTH ROW: J. Montone, R. Lyon . J. Hildebrand, V. Richmond, D. Bordlamay, M. McCarthy. F. Atkinton, J. Roetgen, H. Diot. J. Rally. J. Salinger G. Egan, D. Dorii, R. McNulty, V. Ciammaichelli, R. Marshal. FIFTH ROW: F. Murray. F. Lang, G. Bruno, C. Heininger, J. Holmat, R. Partont, E. Rallay. H. Schollmeyer, C. Riccitelli, C. Hartnett, R. Altman, M. Hertifield, E. Anzur, P. Hannatty, C. O'Brian, M. Abrau, E. Zarba, J. Bolger, E. LaBlanc. FIRST ROW: P. Lamb. J. Brogan. W. McCann. J. MeNeli . J. Dugan. J. Buckley, A. Balletter, W. Allan. W. Walker, M. Deluca. G. Corcoran, M. Nowakowtki, M. Torpey. W. Quinlan, E. Maher. SECOND ROW: G. Winter . W. Cleary, N. Fahy. J. Marilley. R. Graf, G. Schroll. E. Rotato. J. McLaughlin, R. McDermott, E. Culleo, R. Bitceglia. R. Jacquette, D. Jordan. J. DeVine. THIRD ROW: J. Minahan, J. Friend, F. Hughoi, F. Gorman, A. Haviland. N. Saponara, F. Steffo, J. McPaak. B. McManut. J. Shannon. J. Trayar, D. Suarez. M. Fernandez. A. Rullan. P. Agudo. FOURTH ROW: G. Rnapp, P. Skopic. J. Chaya. P. Santnar. E. Ozford. E. Wilbur. W. Yeager, V. DeSantit. A. Sabbatino, P. Stoven . J. McNamara. P. McRey, G. Fallar. V. Spina. R. Canfield. FIFTH ROW: R. Wilton. W. Fitzgerald, T. Donnelly, H. Houteman, J. Roarty. J. Schulte . C. McGowan. E. Maggioncalda, D. Griffin. J. O'Brien. J. Lynch, R. Mundey, J. McDermott, P. Schratwieser. R. O'Brien. R. Raclawtki, F. Wetion. FRONT ROW: R. Zand . W. Valued. E. Ruth. J. McPherson. E. Heiskell. F. Clark. T. Cunningham. SECOND ROW: J. Sullivan. J. McGrath. F. Seitxingor. C. Millar, J. Daly. J. Connor. G. Barn � . THIRD ROW: G. Beckar, J. McLarnan. P. Schraibar. A. Scarcalli. B. Ubarti. L. Mastroieni. J. O'Brien. FOURTH ROW: F. Varallo. A. Zajac. J. McAnulty. L. Huhman, S. Jonik, M. Ruth, R. Bonnar. FIFTH ROW: J. Hatlin, J. Lilly. W. Redmond. L. D'Amicantonio. E. Garritono. SDPHDMDHE CLASS A Sophomore History clan in Mandal Hall littans attentively at Father Dunn elaborates on th material from th tait. Because many students' schedules are still disorganized as a result of th wartime accelerated program, on might find in this Soph clast both humble Froth and exalted Seniors. Father Eagan was proud of his Sophomore Class the night of the Soph Cotillion. Before the clever central decorative pieco ho surveys one of the mo� t successful Sophomoro dancos in the history of the college with Class President Whitoy LeBlanc, Vice-President Mike Marshall, and thoir dates. FRONT ROW: J. Bell. K. Flenegen. J. Hartman, L. Silverman, D. Rothman, R. Green, R. Greenspan. T. Garcia. J. Harrison, C. Toner, W. Tobelman, R. Serafin. A. Pevoni. P. McQuillan. SECOND ROW; W. Grennon. A. Hulsenbeck. J. Ippolito, C. Wgmmer. J. Squad- rito, R. Hofmann. G. Peitier, S. Graci, V. Hanna. V. Lishness. J. Quinn. J. Nolan. THIRD ROW: R. Rupprecht, P. York, R. Lauman, J. Neylon. J. Smercak. W. Fleming. J. Gemmaehe. L. Kotcianski, P. Tirrell. A. Staniukines. W. Coakley. C. James, J. Connolly. FOURTH ROW; J. Lynott. I. Kaxunas, J. McNulty. J. Javes, V. Boccella, A. Smith, J. Grause. V. O'Leary. W. Garold, E. Homan. G. Kingree. R. Probert, D. Haflinger. FIFTH ROW: C. Roth. J. Galyo. F. Gavin. P. Recupito, R. Sabatino. P. Raffa, I. Petersen, T. Janes. H. Pstu- pack. T. Pender. R. Ruene. F. Dillon. J. Hennessy. SIXTH ROW: J. Donovan, G. Smith. P. Hanfin, C. Luberger, C. Pursley. D. Bove. R. Swanson. R. Rost. S. Sevoca. W. Kilroy, J. Woods, T. McCutlian. R. Mayer, J. Link. R. Pope. J. Fischer. 152 FRONT ROW: T. Poolos. C. Comerford. P. Kuritko. E. Cullen J. Whit . F. Bader P Begley J. O'Brien J. Curri . J. Wooley. SECOND ROW: L. Ermilio. C. Shallar. J. Reilly. E. Rubin, P. DelPurgatorio. C. Sickler. W. Kart . T. Wilton. R. Tingle. J. Kenney. THIRD ROW: J. Barret . W. Rygi l, S. Raiken. R. P � i . L. Fundalewici. B. Franko E. RocMord. J. Duggint, W. Hahn. FOURTH ROW: P. Snyder. W. Ralh. R. Lauman. R. Ham. J. McGehrin. P. Velverdi. C. Janutiiki. R. Godman, J. Roberts. FIFTH ROW: A. Sir ci. Nath. V. O'Neil. E. H rnand i. J. Goldschmidt, F. Mikut. C. Redly. G. Thomas. S. Vasil . E. Riccio. SIXTH ROW: J. Land. E. Taylor. R. Samuels. R. Raclawski. J. Mania! A. Jettel. E. Kelly J. Spanfelner, R. Fischer. t,0lh '•flulafions. Orientation Committee convoying one 0f those Her . corners •taamer THE FRESHMAN ELASS While Dad look� on proudly and somewhat quiz- zically and Mom grows sentimental, our hero embarks upon his greatest adventure. With dink firmly set on his head, his hands filled with sched- ules. rulebooks, regulations and forms, and hidden in his pocket a heretofore unused pipe, he feels at last that he has arrived—he is a college man. This year at Villanova finds the Freshmen Class com- posed in the majority of a much younger group of fellows when placed in comparison to classes of the immediate past, which were dominated by veterans. Regulations long traditional to the dampening of brash ‘ Frosh spirit were revived this past fall through the efforts and discipline of a determined and firm Orienta- tion Committee. Freshmen once again roamed the campus in the necessary pup” caps, name buttons, and rolled pant-leg. The ease with which our younger class- mates acclimated themselves to campus and college life was heartening and a little amazing. At college dances, football games, dramatics, and any place where fun was to be hod, the class of '51 formed a determined and exhuberant contingent. The rejuvenation of campus spirit here at Villanova can be traced in tremendous part to the active support and contribution of the hopefuls of 1951. For tom , registration looked Ilk tK old ermy gam� —hurry up and wait. The linot moved rapidly, however, and tho new V.llanovant were quickly uthered through the intricacies involving schedules, attendance cards, and the myriad details which are required in starting off on a new level of education. FRONT ROW: J. Toland. J. Tevi� , J. Flynn, F. Bizon, J. Wilhere. T. Lagomartini, R. Grochowiti. J. Eckert. J. Bondi P. MeMonamin. G. Smi� h, W. Bonham. SECOND ROW; W. Vifullo, R. Haley. E. Gleckin, W. Cooney. J. Gibbon� . J. O'Donnell. A. Lanahan. J. Hemborgcr. F. Tracy. E. Ziegler. P. Pre� � ede. H. Lamb. THIRD ROW. E. Ken . A. Wi,� man. D. Mullin, E. Koval. G. Sannino, P. LoVorte. T. Morling. T. Burle, F. Maicioli. J. Maroney. P. Wright. E. Daley, FOURTH ROW: W. Huber, W. Creamer. F. Wal� h. J. Marchi� ollo. D. Mackell. A. Vazquez. R. Curry. J. Tayoun. A. Niccolo. H. Keitt, J. Purcell. FIFTH ROW: J. Nelli. W. Kredatut. D. Hoi . W. Doyle, G. Meuie. E. Herb� er. J. Currie. G. Schuiter. J. Cleary, J. Maniz. SIXTH ROW: J. McCauley. F. Boyle. F. Agnow, J. Leddy, J. Garrity, D. Manz, H. Range, W. Broninghouto. F. Gigliotti, C. Cluni, A. Petrillo, H. Rohlfing. ROW ONE: W. Regan. R. Waldman. A. Flora. D. Walth. A. Oiwald. V. Ryan. R. McRoberH. R. MacW.ll.am� . ROW TWO: R. Mile . T. Link. C. Peter� . C. Scharle. W. Drole . P. Davi� . J. Weiman. ROW THREE: T. Madon... J. Egan. D. Sweeney. P. Gutwald. L. Robert� . C. Finn. J. Ol.heftki. F. Scharff. ROW FOUR L. Gent lcore. E. Brunner D. Denny. J. Krute. E. O'Leary. D. Gibbon,. C. Hagee. ROW FIVE: J. Connor. R. Rice. N. Travaglini. V. Shanecremer. R. Rice. Villanova ha always attempted to retain the personal touch in dealing with its students. Even in these days of record registration, the element of personal concern may still bo observed. From (he very beginning each student is urged to contuit with an appointed advisor and to benefit from his tutorial and professional experience in the selection of courses. The final step of the first day finds the resident students checking in the Maintenance Superintendent's Office for room key. blankets, and other necessary impediments. Then ho it off to the dorms to see what the room looks like, who the room-moto it. and above a'l to relax. Meanwhile the day hops wend their way back home by trolley, train, but and car to tell the eagerly awaiting folks all about their first day in college. ROW ONE: M. Halloran. A. Wnuk. S. Webber. P. Gutwald. R. Pettersen. J. Hahell. R. O'Haro. ROW TWO: J. Mon- aghan, W. Huber. L. Zerone. R. Lynch, J. O'Brien. R. Burke. ROW THREE: H. Doukakis. L. Di Stefano. A. Zanotti. D. Hanlon. C. Miller. R. Moritx, G. linotto. ROW FOUR: C. Sxcxygiel. E. Ausman. F. Lutx. H. Fallon, R. Cone. H. Gerety, J. Moran. E. Mika. Pictures, metric card� , religious registration. physical eiamination. class schadulas ara all details that damand attention in that hactic first day. And throughout tha confusion, tha omniprasant, white hattad members of the Orientation Commitoo guido and help tha newcomers accomplish their tasks quickly and painlessly. A scant year ago many of theso suave, sophisticates were themselves wide-eyed, open-mouthed Frosh but they have succesfully made the transition — that mysterious gap which every Frosh must bridge. FRESHMAN CLASS , «he Sopho '0' ................. , Frosh overcome e 4« Vittanove. 157 Across the campus from the new library the Chemical Engineering Building began this year to poke its skeletal form into the sky even before the cold weather had set in. All previous expansion of engi- neering facilities had taken place within the confinos of Mendel Hall which despite the new construction still dominatos the northern end of the campus. It is little short of romarkablo to think that the Augus- tinians not only have succeeded in rebuilding Mendol Hall from its ashos within twenty years but within that time have also surged forward upon the tremendous expansion projoct now nearing its completion. The facilities of Mendel Hall couplod with the space and modern equipment of the new building will onablo Villanova to graduate mon still bettor prepared to meet the demands of our highly technical world. To tti now itud nt a VilUnov . th whit h t of th Orientation Committ it th tymboi of w lcom at much at of rul t and rogula- tiont. Th mott important work of th committ it th guidanc of th Fr thm n through th ir first dayt in coli g , an introduction to Villanova. Incidental to thit work th y enforce th traditional fr thmen regulationi. All effort it directed toward making th n w ttudent feel •t horn . STUDENT CDUNCIL Student Government at Villanova functions through the existence and operation of the Student Council, which is composed of the properly elected representatives of undergraduate Villanova. Members of this council are of three types, selected for their posts in a manner appropriate to the group they represent. Each class selects by the process of nominating and electing its quota of council members. All regularly established fraternities have the power to either elect or appoint one man from each organization to this group. In addi- tion. the Presidents of the Senior. Junior and Sophomore Classes, as well as the Editors of the Villanovan, ‘ Belle Aire. and Villanova Engineer serve as honorary mem- bers by virtue of their official capacities. The Villanova Student CounciJ acts both as mediator and guide in carrying out the functions assigned to it by its constitution. As a co ordinating agoncy between the student body and the college administration, it serves to bring undergraduate problems and needs to the at- tention of the proper authorities. At the same time the ORltNTAT,ON COMM.TTH £ A .... ' — ' Co kUy. U M0. Uor. V . ............. R. Art . Schroll. A vetoran on the Student Council at Villanova and wall-known by raaion of hit activity in numcrout camput organ’nationt, Donald Collin� took ovor tha ChairmaniKip of tha Student Council at the beginning of the tchool year. Having previously served as Chairman pro tempore he was well-versed in the duties his position required. council acts as an advisory and regulating body to the various campus organizations. It also fosters good will and promotes profitable mutual relations among students by conducting general meetings and supervising group elections. An additional duty is performed by the Orientation Committee on which Student Council mem- bers serve in collaboration with appointees from the Sophomore Class. These duties are obviously important in the proper functioning of an educational institution. Even more important are the lessons their activities teach: a lesson in the desirability of good and independent government: an experience of participation in authority, and an example of effective student citizenship. Upon hi� election e� Vice-Pretident of the College end Dean of Men in 1944. Rev. Edwin B. McKee. O.S.A.. automatically became Moder- ator of the Student Council. In ♦hi capacity he repretentt the College Adminittration in it� relation� with the Council and tervet at a liaiton officer between the ttudentt and the faculty. THE STUDENT COUNCIL FRONT ROW: R. McMonigle, R. O'Connor. G. Connor� . D. Collin� , M. Kearney, N. Albano. C. Yi ROW: C. Stoekler, J. White. W. Regan, T. Nary. E. Mika. THIRD ROW: J. «uche. E. Krieg. T. Sulliv, 161 III! 1.1 li III LIS ACTIVITIES The Chapel occupies an essential position in the Catholic education. Here Mass is said daily and Evening Chapel is held. In its strategic location between the classroom buildings, it is a popular retreat for the passing students. Within, the Villanovan can find an atmosphere of peace and comfort between classes. Under the energetic leadership of the College Chap- lain. Rev. Edwin T. Grimes. O.S.A.. the religious activi- ties of the college are more varied and numerous than ever before. Rev. Thomas Purcell. O.S.A., is assisting in the introducing of new programs of devotion. On the first Wednesday of every month the hundred and fifty members of the Sanctuary Society attend a special Mass at which they respond to prayers and receive Holy Communion. The first Friday of each month has been designated as a day of public adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Its purpose is to make reparation for the sins of men as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, to pray for the peace of the world, and to remember the spiritual welfare of all Villanovans. living and dead. Another new addition to the religious spirit of the campus is the tolling of the De Profundis bell every even- ing at seven o'clock. A minute of silent prayer is observed in memory of the mon of Villanova who gave thoir lives fn World War II. A Perpetual Novena has also been inaugurated to Our Lady of Good Counsel in a response to a Papal message addressed to the Bishop of Buffalo. During the holy season of Christmas the Chapel is host to the all-girl choir from Rosemont College who sing for the assembled students the traditional carols. Immediately after the New Year the Schola Cantorum of the Augustinian Seminary also give a concert of Christmas music. Again during Holy Week they as- semble to chant the solemn liturgy of the Office of Tenebrae. Throughout the school year an active chapel schedule is maintained with devotions and confessions every even- ing and a studont Mass on Thursday and Friday morn- ings. Between semesters a retreat is held in order that the student may have every opportunity to review and re-strengthen his spiritual life. This year, marled by an expansion of buildings and increased stu- dent body, saw also the advent of a tradition—the Oe Profundis 8ell. In profound appreciation for the supreme sacrifice made by 65 of Villanova's sons in World War II, the Chapel bells will summon all residents to a moment of silence every evening at seven. me ' Occupying on of (ho moil demanding and important positioni in th College, the Chaplain has an infinite variety of duties. Nevertheless, his office and room are open always to any student seeling advice and counsel for his problems. Above th devoted Father Grimes interviews a Freshman. SANCTUARY SOCIETY SECTION L—FIRST ROW: V. DeSantis, J. Friend, J. Dugan, J. McDonough. G. Mondschein. A. Huelsenbecl. R. Cusley, R. Pottersen. J. Hatzoll. SECOND ROW: G. Winters. R. Mondschein, E. Schuchart. R. Miles. J. Stillwagon. W. Huber, J. Bron. R. McRoberts. E. Fenolli. THIRD ROW: E. Dougherty. S. Balog . R. Hofmann, E. Daley. R. Pop . C. Boylan, J. Connolly. W. Cooney. E. Sutula. FOURTH ROW: H. Gerety. C. Peters, T. Boyle. R. Filippelli. W. Carlin. J. Shannon. G. Chorba. FIFTH ROW: W. Coalley. C. Raffetto. E. LeBlane. R. Raclawsli, P. Barrett. SIXTH ROW: E. Mila. F. Lang. R. Steller. P. Januzio. R. Booth. 105TH annual college retreat 2 • 5 FEBRUARY 1948 VILLANOVA COLLEGE VILLANOVA PENNSYLVANIA The cloak room in the Field Home lobby served effectively at a store for the sale of religious articles throughout tho Retreat. Scapulars, medals, crucifixes, rosaries, missals, and other religious goods were purchased here by students attending the Retreat, and later blessed by the Retreat Master during the closing conferences. The indefatigable Retreat Master, Father Schott, conducted the conferences before the improvised altar on the Field House stage. His forceful delivery and logic commanded the constant attention of ell. Under the watchful gate of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacra- ment he helped the retreatants along the road to salvation. Long queues such as this were a common sight during the Retreat as students took advantage of the daily personal conferences conducted by the Retreat Master. Father Schott, who. along with ten other priests, also heard confessions between each conference and long into tho late hours of the night. 164 Words aro inadequate to describo the solemn beauty of the altar in the Field House during the last night of the Retreat. The Blessed Sacrament was on eiposition for nocturnal adoration in the resplendent, yet simple, setting shown above. Here each Villanovan spent some hour of the night worshipping his Creator. This year one Retreat was held simultaneously for both residents and day-students. It was impossible to accommodate them all in the College Chapel. The Field House, consequently, wet converted into a Retreat Chapel where for three consecutive deys, more than 2000 Villanovant filled the floor chairs and the stands to attend the conferences and assist at Holy Mats. i:vi;i i:i:iiimi societies AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS AND AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY The Chemistry and Chemical Engineering majors who are student members of the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers have combined their operations. The Villanova branches of the societies were started in 1936 by Chemistry Professor. Dr. Edward L. Haenisch. who is now Chairman of the Division of Chemical Education of the A.C.S. The combined membership is 100. with 60 in the A.I. Ch. E.. and 40 in the A.C.S. Technical movies, student and pro- fessional lectures, and discussions help to broaden the theoretical outlook of the science while industrial trips give the students a chance to see chemical processes and apparatus operating on a large scale. Officers for the 1947-48 period were: Faculty Advisers. Dr. Haenisch (A.C.S.), and Mr. Blanchard (A.I. Ch. E.): President. Edward Murray: Vice-Presidents. Lou Slater (A.C.S.). and John Mellon (A.I. Ch. E.): Secre- tary. Walter Donohue, and Treasurer. Al Dallago. A.I.Ch.E. A.C.S. FRONT ROW: A. Dallego. J. Mellon. I. Slater, E. Murray. W. Donohua. J. Dro- bile. J. Laforty. SECOND ROW; R. Roach. R. Hofmann. W. Scharle. D. Bov . W. Knapp, F. Downing, R. Flaharty. THIRD ROW: A. Agra.ta, H. Sweeney. P. Hanafin. W. O'Brien. E. Marilley. J. Gorman. S. Rudolph. FOURTH ROW: J. Pitcher, J. D'Ambisi, J. Holahan. M. Urbano. FIFTH ROW: J. D'Auria. G. Barnet, T. Langan, T. Janet. J. Boyle. J. Dale. J. McKay. SIXTH ROW: E. Cietla. A. Volk, E. Heitkell, G. Farnan, F. Hin- nenkamp. T. Curry. L. Probtt. SEVENTH ROW: W. Cutick, J. Samtel. W. Treet. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS The Viiianova Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers has an enrol ment of 120 members, the largest of any of the Engineering Societies. The grouo s bi monthly meetings featured technical motion pictures coupled with lectures by prominent engineers end informative discussions on the latest scientific theories. To gain first-hand information about the newest machinery and to see it in operation the society visited the Westinghouse Corporation s Turbine Plant. Bethlehem Steel Corporation, and the factories of several other leaders of industry. A journey was made to Atlantic City to attend the A.S.M.E. Convention, and the senior members attended the student engineers forum at Lehigh University. The society’s officers are: Honora-. Chairman. Professor George Auth; Chairman. Joseph Boals: Co-Chair- man. Dick Shinners- Secretary, Louis Alvare, and Treasurers. Donald Bradburn (fall term), and Clyde Cobb (spring term). AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Activities Counselor of the Society, Professor Donald W. Davis, arranged with professional men to give monthly lectures to the student body. These lectures afforded «valuable «formation and advice concerning contemporary developments in the t e'd of Electrical Engineering. Its activities included plant trips for all senior E.E.'s sponsored by the Institute members, and participation in a newsletter in conjunction w.th other Eastern colleges. A Sophomore member. Robert Muldoon. was honored r • e A.I.E.E. for his paper on lighting. In April the student officers, Thomas Nary, Chairman; John O Mara. Vice-Chairman, and J. .J. O'Donnell. Secretary-Treasurer, attended a dinner held by the Institute for all collegiate officers. A.S.M.E. FRONT ROW: F. Schuch. H. McCafferty. J. Boals. G. Auth. L. Alvaro, R. Shinners, R. Allwein. SECOND ROW: H. Tobol- mann. E. Mancuso. N. Sipa. C. Toner. P. Smith. 0. Welsh, V. DoCarchio, J. Mur- phy. THIRD ROW: R. Wright. E. Me- Cune. W. Altenpohl. J. King. W. Foster. J. McGrath. J. Lyness. C. Rooney. FOURTH ROW: E. Lagno. P. Walsh. J. Feeney. S. Bloom. C. Cobb. J. Delany. A. Caporaso, E. Valerio. FIFTH ROW: C. Waldorff, J. Moffett. R. Brown. F. Wolff, V. Picca. W. Tobelman, A. Coppa. SIXTH ROW: J. Harris. J. Mahon. G. Goodman. G. Schwartz, G. Schillingcr. J. Kelly. W. Loftus. E. Kilgallon. SEV- ENTH ROW: N. McGee. J. Shields. A. Wetzel. C. Bradburn. J. Steinke, E. Quinn, M. Saboe. C. Stockdalo. A.I.E.E. FRONT ROW: A. Mazanok. J. Krzyzosiak, T. Nary, J. O'Mara. J. O'Donnell, J. O'Donnell. SECOND ROW: J. Ackroyd. D. Wylde, R. Livingston. L. Lyons. G. Connors, C. McDermott. THIRD ROW: M. Buckley. H. Diesel. J. Welsh. A. Scar- pa, J. Endres, D. Ryan. FOURTH ROW: G. Sandros, J. Selfridge, W. Wolnar. F. Doyle. J. Piontkowski. J. Gallagher. FIFTH ROW: F. Varollo. A. Mullen. S. Gorman. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS The Arne'.can Society of Civil Engineers and its student affiliate at Villanova endeavor to familiarize men aspiring to the Civil Engineering profession with the problems and operations of construction and industry. The society accomplishes this by conducting tours to building projects and production plants and by providing e.oerlenced engineers to lecture to the students. The Villanova student chapter hoias about si yearly meetings to foster the exchange of ideas and to show movies demonstrating scientific principles for its more than eighty members. Many of the members attended the April convention of the Student chapters of the A.S.C.E. at Lafayette. The officers of the society are: Mr. John Gallen. Faculty Adviser: John 9 Sea .0 President (fa'I term) John Brennan. President (spring term): James Carrol. Secretary, and Thomas Burke. Treasurer. A.S.C.E. FRONT ROW: J. Benigno. G. Mauer. R. Fitzmyer, Mr. Gallon, J. Carroll. A. DiSandro, J. Honey. W. Carroll. SEC- OND ROW: J. Scopetta. J. Stowart. A. Blanche. R. Devine. E. Mazurklewlcz. D. Versoggl. J. Carney. THIRD ROW: S. Walker. H. Ways. A. Syvortsen. D. Cush- wa. J. Doloy, J. Devereaux. J. Scverm. FOURTH ROW: E. Walsh. F. Kempf. R. Stoelker, T. Santry. F. Nugent, J. Scan- lon. FIFTH ROW: P. Gianguilio. D. Red- mond. J. Brennan, G. Barton. T. Boyle. SIXTH ROW: D. Marano. F. Haussman. G. Orsini, H. Willis. 166 Elected to guide the Lambda Kappa Delta Scienco Fraternity this yoar were Dick Dalyrymple, Secre- tary: J. Goldschmidt, President, and Dorn Longo, Treasurer. The three officors here onjoy a few moments of gaiety aftor their election before settling down to their task of formulating a program of activities for tho ensuing year. FRONT ROW: J. Mandet, W. McEntee. A. Zelon. H. Day. E. Miehelik, J. Goldschmidt. SECOND ROW: A. DiGirolamo. F. Mikus. T. Scott. D. Longo, J. Ludin. THIRD ROW: V. Pedano. N. Kordwitx. R. Steller. R. McFarland. C. Reich. L. Pease. FOURTH ROW: R. Ronce. N. Pone, R. Furey. C. Hopke. W. Hyland. FIFTH ROW: G. Ostrum, C. Raffotto. AKA =5 ,rv....... ... n filrr LAMBDA KAPPA DELTA Film . both educational and recreational. arc a frequent fea- ture at fraternity meetings. Such Flint and lacturat compli. ment the formal clattroom itudiai to give the members a more complete knowledge of their chosen Feld of study. Then. too. the fraternity often brings the students into con- tact with graduate, skilled practitioners who are able to acquaint them with the practical problems which they will encounter upon graduating. An important part of any fraternity meeting is refreshment. Here a group of pre-meds sample the sandwiches end cokes at one of the Fret smokers. These informal gather- ings bring into social contact those who have common scholastic and professional interests. After a four-year period of wartime inactivity. Lambda Kappa Delta. Villanova s honorary pre-medical fraternity, was reorganized, and under the guidance of its new Moderator, the Rev. James Donnellon. O.S.A., this year again resumed its position as one of the more active fraternities on the campus. Membership is limited to Biology majors and students aspiring to biological and medical research. An entirely new constitution, designed to permit future expansion, was drafted and adopted. The 1947 activities of this fraternity include addresses by prominent authorities on medical and biological sub- jects. smokers, participation in the Inter-fraternity Ball, and the reactivation of the Mendel Bulletin, a scien- tific quarterly designed for students of the biological sci- ences. Response to the original membership drive clearly reflected the sincere interest of the students in the or- ganization's activities, participation being pledged by over fifty per cent of the men enrolled in the School of Science. The earnest desire of its members to uphold the ideals and purposes of Lambda Kappa Delta was demonstrated by consistently high attendance at all meetings. AI1E The eiecutive officer� of tho Delta Pi Epsilon, Business School fraternity, check the mester stu- dent register to acqueint themselves with the nemes of the members of the fret. The present President, populer Joe Foley, is flanked by his cohorts. Joe Doody, Bob Manske, end Ed Compas. FRONT ROW: B. Borshke. R. Kelm. T. Kiely. L. Cali. J. ClotoU. W. Ferguson. R. Mills. W. Mundy. SECOND ROW: L. Cuff. P. Higgins. J. Foley. E. Compes. J. Mallick. E. Smith. R. Sueres. V. DeSantis. THIRD ROW: R. Filippelli. S. Baloga. J. Peshina. J. Peshine. J. Corr. R. O'Connor. J. Sankey. A. Cocco. FOURTH ROW: P. Pallitto, M. Nascati, D. Ryan. N. Marxian!, R. Manske. J. Ringlestein. D. Orexi. C. Yeager, J. Jaskula. DELTA PI EPSILON The Commerce end Finance Fraternity, Delta Pi Epsilon, was reorganized this past year after an inforced war- time lapse. The history of the fraternity dates back to 1922 when Father Joseph Bartley. O.S.A., was instru- mental in its inception, Joseph Foley was elected President at the time of reorganization and has succeeded in his aim of reviving most of the traditional activities which characterized this fraternity before the war. The fraternity members ore determined that Delta Pi Epsilon shall resume its pre-war importance in campus fraternity life. They look back to the principles of student fellow- ship contained in their constitution adapted in 1922 and to the ideals exemplified in their motto— Honor, Duty, and Justice.” It is not only fitting but quite necessary that the busi- ness student should have on the campus a means of contact with his professors and fellow students. The fraternity does much to promote this contact by spon- soring educational and social activities and by developing among its members a spirit of unity and professional relationship. Th pledget of the Oelte Pi Eptilon start their initiation cere- mony with the treditionei blindfold. Initietiont ere conducted under tupervition end no injurious or degreding form of hexing it permitted. Bedlem reignt in the initieting room et the blindfolded pledget try to dodge the peddles of the older fret members. In e spirit of fun e few wheels ere endured et the initietors look on in evident delight. For weeks before the initiation, the Fret members devise the tests end trials that must be undergone by the pledges. Here a few Fret brothers help a pledge over one of the obstacles. FRONT ROW: R. Ro� t, E. Valerio. J. Fischer. R. Mayer, R. Shinnert, W. Wynne, 0. Bove, 0. Labanca. SECOND ROW: G. Pequignot. I. Peterson. D. Haflinger. L. Lyon� , M. Nowlan. R. Swanson. R. Brown, W. Tobelman. THIRD ROW: J. Link, P. Hennessy. T. Sanlry, J. Java . J. Smercak, C. Purtlay, C. Luberger, J. Ackroyd. FOURTH ROW: J. Hennatiy, W. Foster. J. McGrath. T. Boyle. G. Mauar. J. Endrat. FIFTH ROW: R. Pope. R. Fitzmyer. C. Hasalmair, W. Loftut, A. Watial. W. Brennan. J. Devereaui. N. McGee. SIXTH ROW: P. Henafin. H. Schollmeyer. R. Wille. T. Burke. F. Detel. C. Rooney. J. Wynne. G. Connors. PHI KAPPA PI One of the most respected of fraternities on Villanova’s campus is the Phi Kappa Pi. This honorary group chooses its members from the entire School of Engineering and maintains a roster of about 75 men from year to year. The frat affords an excellent opportunity for the engineer, who must disappear into the lab for long hours each day. to participate more in collegiate social life. The current President of the organization, Richard Shinner. and its moderator, the Reverend John S. O’Leary, O.S.A., have endeavored to fulfill the objectives of Phi Kappa Pi. which is to promote Engineering interest on the campus. The fraternity has been enthusiastic in its par- ticipation in the social activities of the college, as mani- fested In its numerous smokers and its co-sponsorship of the Interfraternity Dance. In spring, initiations were conducted for all Freshmen in the Engineering School who desired to join and any upperclassmen who were not yet members. Phi Kappa Pi also sponsors the presentation, at the conclusion of each scholastic year, of the Humphries Award, which is given to the Freshman student in the School of Engineering who is regarded to be tho most promising for attainment of succoss in his chosen field. 1 K 11 The men who were responsible for guiding tho activities of tho Phi Kappa Pi during the 1947-48 school yoar aro Richard E. Shinners. President; Larry Lyons. Vice-President; Robert E. Brown, Secretary; William Thomas Wynne. Treasurer. 172 DELTA PI MU Now well acquainted with its new name and consti- tution. thfe Delta Pi Mu. under the leadership of its Presi- dent, Richard Randolph, and its Moderator, the Rev. John Bresnahan. O.S.A.. this year continued the reactiva- tion of those functions traditionally associated with the Arts fraternity at Villanova. Reorganized in 1946. the Arts fraternity possesses the distinction of being the oldest fraternity on the campus by virtue of its establish- ment in 1902. Its purpose is to foster an active interest in the classics among its members and to promote ac- tivities which will serve to enrich the cultural life of Villanova. During the past year, in addition to its participation in the Inter-fraternity Ball, attendance at plays, and its annual smoker, the Delta Pi Mu presented addresses on classical subjects by various members of the faculty. It also took the initial steps, in conjunction with the Poetry Society, toward the permanent establishment of a new literary publication for Villanova. Due to the growing present day re-emphasis on the importance of a liberal education, the Delta Pi Mu anticipates rapid expansion in the future. The newly-appointed moderator of the reactivated Art� Fraternity. Delta Pi Mu. was well-choten this year. Betides his ability in guid- ing young men. Fr. Brotnehan's mastery of four languages, his keen philosophical talent, and hit pleasant personality suit him perfectly for this position. All M The Arts Fraternity wat completely reorganised this year even to the oitent of adopting a now Greek name—Delta Pi Mu. After the annual elections in the Fall, newly-elected President Dick Randolph (seated, center), talks over future plans with Don McGrath. Vico-President, at Art Smith and Bill Fleming. Student Council representative and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively, look on. 173 !i 1' A NI !■ II Ray Kelmt plantation of tha bouquat to Paggy Johann avokat an approving tmila from Gini Murphy. Tha Rotamont girlt eollaboratad in tha Spanith Club slit. Father Loiano givat Pretident Robarto Suaraz a taw lait-minuta initructioni before beginning tha Fiaita activitiai tpontorad jointly by tha Roiemont and Villanova Spanith Clubt. 174 Behind the dlsguite, Tony Gulotta emote� en eipenol during the preientetion of e ihort � kit which wet the feature attraction of the Speniih Club'� Fietta. In the past year the Spanish Club through the untiring efforts of its Moderator. Father Lorenzo Lozano. O.S.A.. has become the largest and one of the most active groups on the campus. The chief aims of the club are to familiarize its members with the customs and mannerisms of the Spanish people, and to help them acquire a greater knowledge of the Spanish language as it is spoken in the homeland. These aims are acquired primarily by cor- respondence with South American and Spanish students along with the reading of El Eco. a Spanish periodical. Among its activities, the club presents a Spanish Fiesta which is held in the fall and features a play along with refreshments and the singing of Spanish songs. The annual banquet, at which a prize is awarded for the best essay on the Spanish author. Cervantes, is held in the spring. n � T How- j , . ‘rr g- C,, ow c- L,nt ‘ if«, ’’ r‘ FIRST ROW: A. Gaeto, P. McQuillan. S. Cottone. C. Riccitolli, W. Cleary. J. Connor. R. McRobort� , G. Winter . SECOND ROW: J. White. C. Jan- uttki. F. Bader, J. O'Brien, J. Spanfelner, L. Mat- troieni. B. Franlo. L. Fundalewicx. THIRD ROW: C. Comorford. J. Hennetty, J. Mullen, J. McDer- mott. R. Munday. F. Trevitan. A. Hilderley, F. Cole. FOURTH ROW: J. Falcone. J. Sullivan. C. Whit- aker, J. Dugan. D. Robinton. T. Kirchner, T. Daly. FIFTH ROW; R. Kelm. J. Shannon. J. McGrath. C. Sholler, F. Haley, T. Donnelly, J. Deveney. J. Duggim. DEBATING Bill Carroll attumet hit position behind the speaker's stand at the other members of the Beta Gamma Dobating Society observe and take notes during practice in the Commerce and Finance audi- torium. Each debater has to spend many hours in practice debates so as to cor- rect any flaws in posture, enunciation, and voice control. The 1947-48 season of Villanova's Beta Gamma Debat- ing Society provided its members with ample opportunity to develop into poised, effective public speakers. Off to an auspicious start under last year's President. Carl Yeager, the society sent its teams to Princeton. Rutgers, Pennsylvania, and Swarthmore. Veteran debaters. Joe Ringlestein and his partner. Jack Corr. argued against the Ivy Leaguers, while Bill Carrol and Paul Altenpohl debated the Blue and Red. This year's President, Bill Regan, joined with his cus- tomary teammate. Manny Rubin, to win a series of decisions against Bryn Mawr. Swarthmore. Saint Joseph's, Rutgers, and Pennsylvania. In order to foster increased interest in public speaking outside of the society. Beta Gamma sponsored a series of oratorical contests in March in which prizes were given for the best readings of poetry and dramatics. The society's most important engagement took place near the end of the year when it sent its orators to Swarthmore for the annual Benjamin Franklin Tournament. DEBATING SOCIETY FRONT ROW: T. Daly. C. Yeager. R. O'Connor. J. Mallick. J. Kucha. SECOND ROW: J. Hennetiy. J. Elinsky, H. Schollmeyer. T. Sullivan. DEBATING SOCIETY FRONT ROW: E. Rubin. L. Pezultki. S. Creamer. W. Henderton. N. Seponere. BACK ROW; W. Ward. w. Carroll. P. Altenpohl. W. Creamer. N.F.C.C.S. John Stanley. Kevin McCkcmey. and Herman Dietel were thii year's Villanova delegates to the NFCCS. To thorn much credit is due for the successful organisation of relief collections for money, clothing, books, etc., to help the unfor- tunate students in war-damaged lands. The National Federation of Catholic College Students and the National Students' Association both provide a means for a closer co-operation and understanding among undergraduates here and abroad. With Villanova already a member of the NFCCS and a potential member of the NSA. the possibility of more effective integration of our campus activities with those of other schools is greatly enhanced. The NFCCS's Senior Delegate, John Stanley, and Regional Vice-President, Herman J. Diesel, and Villa- nova's NSA Delegates, Philip Barrett, John A. McDer mott and Robert Stoelker have been most active and prominent in guiding and furthering the worthy functions of those organizations locally and for stimulating campus interest in them. The NFCCS program has concentrated principally on relief drives for clothing, money and books for foreign students and has met with encouraging success in its drives. The Rev. George J. McLaughlin is moder- ator of both organizations. IV’ S A GLEE CLUB FRONT ROW: J. Hatiell, E. Brunner. G. Battl . L. Sekreigar. J. Tevi . J. Healy, R. Wiener. K. Seeks. J. Ronee. R. PeHersen. SEC- OND ROW: D. Gutweld. N. Feky. F. Kuni. R. Sebol. R. Burke. J. Kruse. R. Reclewski, J. Connolly. H. Housemen. THIRD ROW: W. Nickols. J. Rowe. C. Memiic, R. Persons. R. Spence. S. Peuloski. N.S.A. Progress end eipension were menifest this yeer in meny otker ways (hen by (ke construction of new buildings end increase in enrollment. One campus group whick saw its inception in 1947 was tke extremely importent Villanova Delegation to the National Student Association Convention Dele- gates Bob Stoelker. Phil Barrett, and John Mc- Dermott discuss the NSA meeting which tke latter two attended at tke University of Wisconsin. GLEE CLUB The Villanova Glee Club, under the direction of Rev. Ralph Handran, O.S.A.. has this year established for itself a reputation for its fine interpretations of semi- classical music. With a membership of twenty-five stu- dents. the Glee Club is divided into four vocal groups which blend their voices in excellent harmony to a wide selection of musical favorites. Among their various ac- tivities are tours with the school band to the numerous colleges and hospitals in the area. The club offers a special treat to the student body on the evening prior to Christmas vacation when it walks from hall to hall, singing the beautiful carols of the season. EEHMAN CLUB GERMAN CLUB FRONT ROW: L. Link, L. si««tr. E. Ci«tU. N. Tr v glini. E. Koval, W. Branham. SECOND ROW: J. Cahill, J. DiGraxia. R. Camaron. P. Hamlar, W. Coyla, E. Borg n. THIRD ROW: V. Pica, G. Smith, J. K nn dy, B. Boyla. Ona of tha mott activa clubt on camput it the German Club which cooparatat with timilar club� in the nearby girl� ' collage� to � pon� or tocial function� throughout tha year. Heading thit language groyp are Dorn Longo. Traaturar; Vince Pica, Pretident. and J. Goldtchmidt, Vice-Pretident. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS NEUSTAEDTER KREIS One of the major language clubs on the campus is the German Club. This club hopes to bring to each student a better understanding and greater knowledge of the German language and culture. Members of the club carry on correspondence with students in .various parts of Germany. However, the club has social aims as well as cultural: a play is usually put on by the club and one of the neighbouring women s colleges. Membership in the club is open to all those with an active interest in the language. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club is a small well- organized group. It has as its primary purpose, the discussion of topics which are of international nature. The club is striving through these discussions to stimu- late interest in and increase the general student s knowl- edge of international affairs. The organization has joined in a plan of co-operation with other collegiate Interna- tional Relations Clubs and associated groups. It has taken part in several radio programs as well as in small student forums which were concerned with the vital problems of the day. I.R.C. FRONT ROW: W. R g«n. F«th r Dunn . M. Doyl . SECOND ROW: E. Quinn J. St«nl«y. F. Wilkiuon. J. K nn dy. THIRD ROW: P. B«rr M. H. Di � l, J. Scop tt«, F. H«l y. 178 physics i:LUII Ouring � h« sunny d«yt of F«ll lh« camput «fford� oieollont surrounding for discussions and study. Hera Father Craw- ford ciplains a problem to the Physic Club officers. E. Healey. President: J. Kane. Vice-President; and R. Sohmer. Secretary- Treasurer. PHYSICS CLUB FRONT ROW: E. Loughrey, G. Smith. 0. Clark. E. Healey. J. Kane. R. Sohmer, T. Carroll SECOND ROW: L. Slater. G. Bruno, W. Turner. D. Holt. Fether Crawford. During theso days of intense, wide-spread interest in foroign policy, the Inter- national Relations Club is one o( the most active on the campus. Under the direction of President Mark Doyle and Father John Dunne (below) the group studies, discusses, and argues the latest questions in the international sphore. KAPPA GAMMA SIGMA The aim of the Physics Club Is the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge of physics in relation to the student. The mootings of the club consist in main of discussions on physical developments and specialized modern aspects of physics. The members endoavor to promote good fellowship and comaraderie among them- selves through informal gatherings. They attend lectures and go out on field trips in the pursuit of an activo interest. In the past the club has attended lectures and tours of R.C.A., Philco and Franklin Institute. 179 I'll E THY CLUB POETRY CLUB FRONT ROW; F. Bundick. J. 0'0onn ll. F«th«r Sullivan. SECOND ROW; T. Daly. R. CummSng� . J. Stanley. L. Crnkovich. C. Yeager. THE POETRY CLUB The Poetry Cub. moderated by Father Sullivan, was founded for the study of modem and classic poetry. Meeting; are held bi-weekly at school for the discussion of the principles of poetry, particularly those employed by modern poets. Regional meetings of the National Catholic Association of which Villanova is a member are he'd every other month, at which time works of the various units of the association are submitted and discussed. THE MATHEMATICS CLUB Initiated at the beginning of the school year, but not activated until the second semester, the’ Mathematics Club, under the direction of Mr. Amelotti. has made great progress in a short period of time. The purpose of the dub is the study of all forms of higher mathematics, particularly those phases generally outside the realm of the classroom. Some meetings include guest speakers from well known engineering firms in and around Phila- delphia. At such meetings the principles of mathematics and their application to engineering problems are set forth and discussed. THE ACCOUNTING CLUB The Accounting Club, of which there are over fifty members, is an honorary society. It is composed of junior and senior students who, have an average of at least eighty-five per cent in accounting subjects. Under the direction of Mr. Linsalata the dub has progressed rapidly into a well-developed organization. Out of ten accredited accounting schools in Pennsylvania. Villanova is one of two schools to have such an association. Its program for the year includes numerous guest appear- ances of prominent Pennsylvania C.P.A.s. An informal shot of the Accounting Society officers, finds President Kelm explaining the make-up of a con- solidated balance sheet to his staff. The society has elaborate and extensive plans for bringing the accounting majors into familiar contact with professional men in the field so as to learn from first-hand sources the require- ments for a C.P.A. 180 Obttrute problem in higher mathematic are the particular con- cern of Math Club officer Secretary. W. Owner Pre ident, W. Wynne: Treaturer. N. Fitti, and Viee-Pretidenf. L. Hunter. MATH CLUB ROW ONE: W. Owen . W. Wynne. L. Hunter. J. O Mara. I Slater N. Fitti. ROW TWO: E. Oahlhau . J. Wynne. L. Judge J. Andrea . S. Gorman. J. O'Donnell. ROW THREE: T. Dolan. F. Doyle. L. Flannelly. A, Pentony. ROW FOUR: J. Piontkow� ki, J. Treyer. D. Ryan. ACCOUNTING CLUB ACCOUNTING CLUB FRONT ROW: E. Sutula. L. Cali. 0. Montonario. A. Lalanca P McQuillan A. Berenato. SECOND ROW: C. Sheller P Barrett I Roche. J. McLernan. J. McGrath. THIRO ROW: C. Kelly. J. Sul- livan. R. Filippelli. H. Kauffman. P. Begley D Buonanno. FOURTH ROW: G. Chorbe J. Dugan. J. Beech. J. Ouffy. F. Delahanty. FIFTH ROW: H. Ko� obucki. L. McChe ney S. Beloga. T. Sullivan. 181 Ill II1II IlLUII radio club SEATED: D. Robinson. J. Siano, R. H. Powers. STANDING: E. Fanelli. W. Huber. J. Kane. R. Resnick. J. Ronca, J. O'Brien. T. Doyle. T. R. Sul- livan. W. B. McLernon. T. Nary. Two WVIL sportcasters, John Siano and Neal Fahy. bring the latest news of campus athletics. Nightly coverage of Varsity and Intramural sports is one of the most popular programs broadcast for the students. Ted Doyle. Villanova's leading disc jockey, looks over some new releases for his Record Rendu- vous. Programs of popular music appeal natur- ally to most of the campus listeners. The job of arranging and selecting a well balanced assort- ment is one of the mony behind the scene jobs in broadcasting. With Bill Confoy spinning the records and Ted Doyle supplying the patter another program gets underway. All programs are designed to satisfy the particular listening desires of the college stu- dent audience and all dialogue is written with that in mind. At 7 P. M. on December 9, 1947, the first few words of dedication were spolcen over WVIL, The Radio Voice of Villanova College. Today, though still technically in its infancy, the station has grown considerably. Boasting a staff of nearly fifty students. WVIL exemplifies the spirit of expansion that has flooded the campus this year. Under the supervision of Rev. Ralph Handran. O.S.A.. Faculty Adviser. Tom Sullivan. Station Manager, has formulated a well-balanced program of listening enjoy- ment. The station operates Monday through Friday from seven to eleven in the evening, on a frequency of 538 Kilocycles. Perhaps the most important man in tho successful transmission o( any program is the audio technician. Here Chief Announcer Brian McLarnon takes his turn at the studio control panel. Such etperi ence may prove to be very valuable to those men who plan to enter the technical field of the communication industry. Programs of live actors help add to the variety of the weekly program schedule. Dick McKinley and Matt Kearney are shown performing in one of the series of weekly dramatic programs which are written, directed, and produced by the students. This lends an added appeal and at the same time supplies an outlet for hidden talents. Recorded and transcribed music plays a big part in the entertain- ment offered by WVIL. Everything from jan to the classics has its place in an attempt to please the catholic tastes on the campus. iii;i.i.i: MAiiijui: Among fhe unsung heroes of tho stage is the male-up man who works tirelessly before and during the show to fit the actors for their roles. Here Dick McKinley is receiving some grey eyebrows from George Smith preparatory for his role as St. Peter in The Fisherman. ' The Twelve-Pound Look. a one-act satire on male vanity offered a lighter theme in the program of three one-act plays presented by the Belle Masgue. Here. John Rowe, as the egocentric Sir Henry, chastises the public secretary (Rhett Moore), who is his e -wife. for her degraded position in society. Reorganized this year on a larger scale than ever before, the Belle Masque Dramatic Society, under the direction of Rev. William Krupa, O.S.A.. undertook an energetic and broad schedule of activities. Three one act plays were staged in the fall. A short time later a reading of Journey s End was given at Rosemont. Chestnut Hill, and Villanova. The last big production was a full length presentation of Magic by G. K. Chesterton, which was presented in the spring. Neighboring Rosemont College worked in conjunction with the organization providing the feminine parts for the plays. Correspondingly the society joined with both Rosemont and Immaculata College in staging their productions. The Belle Masque not only provides its members the opportunity to experience the thrill of stage production but also sees to it that they achieve an appreciation for the finer points of dramatics. The reading of plays without props, make-up. or a stage, with no requirement of gesture or movement, affords excellent training to the young stage aspirant in the subtle nuances of voice expression. The Belle Masque also offers to its members a great deal of practical experience in stagecraft, acting, and make-up. The stage in the Field House is used for all the society s presentations. 184 1 Members of the cest of tho Belle Masque's big presentation this year. G. K. Chesterton's Magic. assemble about the club's moderator. Fr. Krupa. to receive preliminary instructions before beginning practice for the three-act dramatic comedy. Reading from left to right are Joe Leary. Ed. Wilbur, Diet Harris. Ed Fannelli. A. J. Mullen, assistant director, and Ted Doyle. Rosemontites Mary Rose Brown and Loretto Moore took tho female roles. Slowly, the funeral procession in Our Town mends its way to the final resting place in Grover's corners. The third act of Thornton Wilder’s outstanding vehicle was presented in the Fall by the Belle Masque together with two other one-act plays. The stars of the Our Town cast take a well-deserved curtain call following their fine performance in the Field House. Devoid of all scenery, this play demanded eiceptional ability on the part of the actors. Rosemontites Kitty Kelly and Posey Brown, who had the female leads, take their bows with H. Mathews, Joe Leary, and Clark Stockdale. footlights AM, ‘«'- lot'.?.' tl'i Soci.,, ,k ........ P'ogr4mt for � fc, Guz.fcow.fc; «, l . C-, kJAt„ 0 ,hr«e ono-act ni. e andi out .0 fj,e F! ,� � P'oionlcd by ft. p || 4 i. d Hou‘® last Foil tl , 8e,,° - -.........-£r '7: i'XtJ,r:’::: Xrrxir-,' 86 GREASEPAINT Ed Wilbur, as the sin-stained Henry, pleads with St. Peter, ably portrayed by Dick McKinely. to lot him stay on in Heaven in order to be near his childhood sweetheart (Roso- mery May), who hopefully watches the proceedings. While the Fisherman. Joe Honnessy. dangles his line and tackle in the clouds. St. Peter ponders Henry’s fate. Paul Altenpohl. the angel, is prepared to summon a squad of angels to throw the sinner into the darkness below. Rosemary May. pleading mercy for her sweetheart, utters the classic statement— Heaven wouldn't be Heaven without Henryl'' 187 All the requisites for • successful evening «re present — a smooth orchestra. a circle of friends. end our favorite girl. Evening� such e� this which fit � o neatly into the pattern of collegiete life convince ut of the truth of the meiirn that education without social releietion i� valueless. While most students do not consciously recognise this principle, we have observed that dances at Viltenove ere very well attended and so we dance on. for true or not, its lots of fun. All the requisites for a successful evening are present — smooth orchestra, a circle of friends, and our favorite g Evenings such as this which fit so neatly into the pattern collegiate life convince us of the truth of the maiim tl education without social relaiation is valueless. While m students do not consciously recognise this principle, we lu observed that dances at Viltenove are very well attended r so we dance on. for true or not, its lots of fun. ncTiiuh:ii mii:ti uni: The date has been made and we are committed. All that stands in the way of a successful weekend is a few days and a few dollars. Time is always available and will pass by. but the Government is not so obliging with checks. Nevertheless, shutting our eyes to the possibility of bankruptcy, we take the initial steps, buy tickets for the dance, and go confidently on. It is an inescapable and iron-clad axiom that girls who attend dances must attend them in company with flowers. With a wealth of social experience and background, the college stu- dent approaches the problem with a practised eye in evident determination to get his flower's worth. The flower must be right for the time, the place, the girl, and the dress. ifter some hours of worry, work, and anticipation we ere eady to take off for the first social event of the weekend, le Soph Cotillion. Entering the doors of the field house we •el that the long-awaited activities are. at last, about to agin; already we hear the strains of the dance orchestre; miles of anticipation appear, and a successful evening is lunched. The tuccettion of event, of the weekend peutet while wo eiperience moments of quiot contemplation «nd meditation «I Mott. Muck of our pleesu e of lost night ii olivo only in memories now, thougk muck it yot to bo onjoyod todoy. Juft now, however. it it Sundoy morning ond wo mutt not nogloct God. Whilo doncing it o diversion. it it olto on oiorcito wkich roquirot tromondout outputt of energy. Contequently the refrothment booth it kept in o conttent whirl of activity when hungry ond thirtty. wo detcend upon it. Refrethod wo both donee on. We find thot we mutt ttop for tomething to drink ond oot oven if local condition� require that we be telitfied with a coke and tandwich at the Hot Shoppe. With a good natured tmile we part with another portion of our Government check for what meant money when our bett girl titt betide ut on o moonlight October night. day, of plennina 1 ” ' 0 -re. «. olwoyt. low. the mu loTt' end — ,h. ,o.t dene. ,o At latt we are ready to go home, or, if not home, at leatt on to greener petture,. We try to pick up our coatt early in a determined effort to beat the latt minute tcramble. Every- one movet in that aura of good feeling which accompaniet the tuccettful dence. The walk hat been finithed—on cannot walk forever—and the lunch hour taami far away. For tuch emergende at this aach collega, lomewhere in its environ , loiter a ra taurant, drug store, or ica cream parlor. At the familiar drug (tore on tha adga of tha camput wa play popular tuna of tha juka boi and ab orb enough coke to tuttain u until lunch. Slowly tha day ha progra ad to tha moment where wa actually arrive at the game and are. at wa enter the ttadium. immediately (wept into the pre-game colour and hurry. Thera it tomething about a game which make a partitan of even the mot neutral tpectator, which make him want to buy pennant , thout at the referee , and cheer the team on. After the game it over thote of ut in tha band again become re-attached to our data . An entire Sunday evening (till remain to be enjoyed to we take off to tee what Philadelphia and tha turrounding territory offer in tha way of entertain- ment. ,rv • No ball game, whether in tpring, tummer, or fall, may be bontidered complete without it peanut and popcorn vendor , it ice-cream teller . We long reiiit their tiren call , our date mutter about keeping a figure, but at latt wa break down. Our capitulation keep both our pockatbook and our wandering refrethment merchant buty throughout the| remainder of the game. _________________ ______________ _________ The wont part of any activity, social or otherwise. is whan it comas to an and and wa find w must say good-bye. And so our Octobar Nocturna ands whara it actually began. A par- fact tima was had. ona which naithar of us will avar quita forgat but which will taka its placa among our favorita mamorias. Somawhara, someone wrota something about coming to an end of a perfect day and that statement probably bast describes our feeling now. Our social life for the rest of the month must be rigidly curtailed, wa must economise and resort to all those subterfuges, so dear to the heart of the student, which are regularly employed to balance the budget. Wa have spent a wonderful week-end and wa are broke but, it was worth it. Now the inner man must be satisfied with something sub- stantial. After the hectic affairs of the game it is nice to relax and dine in the genteel manner. Each dinner neces- sitates a check, and so from our thinning pocketbooks we muster enough greenbacks and pay the pi per. The packed stands break for the eiit and in the general pan- demonium and clamor of the departure we manage to find a taxi—no small accomplishment after a big game. Our spirits are high as we zip through the traffic into town. Victory must be celebrated at ell costs. The etiittent Editor. Tom Sullivan. and the Circula tion Manager Maurice Wilhere. get together to iron out a law detaili prior to tha diitribution of tha book. Tha auiitant Editor aid tha Editori-in chief in tha ganaral management of the book. Copia� of tha book ara distributad to tha studant body and tent out to February graduate� by tha Circulation Editor. THE BELLE AIB BELLE AIR STAFF Raymond L. Cummings James Mitchell . i Thomas Sullivan....... I Edward Fanelli....... | Joseph Donahue . Maurice Wilhere ■ James Lyons . . • Carl Yeager........... Arnold Keehn | Eamon Walsh ........ I EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I EDITOR IN CHIEF 1 ASSISTANT EDITOR i , COLLEGE EDITOR I I BUSINESS MANAGER CIRCULATION MANAGER I I SPORTS EDITOR 1 COPY EDITOR i PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR I L _______ ART EDITOR WRITING STAFF: J. Chambers. L. Cmltovitch, T. Daly. W. Delaney. T. Doyle. J. Leary. E. LeBlanc. C. Miller. A. McCann. P. McMenamin. R. McRoberts. R. McWilliams. R. Rail. G. Reinhart. W. Walker. F. Wilkisson. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF: V. DeSantis. G. Kaiser. F. Me Geehan. A. Petralia. C. Raffetto. D. Robinson. G. Schroll. G. Winters. SPORTS STAFF: W. Canino. N. Fahy. H. Johnson. L. Lyons. R. McNamara. J. Plunkett. R. Waldron. TYPING STAFF: J. Hagerty. P. York. 'T U r The 1948 Year Book Editors war Raymond L. Cum min9t and Jamas J. Mitchell. In this pictura they are caught in ona of their frequent conferences where they discuss and settle the problems incident to the running of the Belle Air. Their work is con- cerned with the realization and adaptation of the plans required by the dummy. Under the direction of Art Editor Eamon Walsh two members of the Art Staff. Ed Wilbur and Phillip Mc- Kay. study the proper peinting techniques to be employed in Year Book Art Work. They are using as models peintings employed in left yeer's suc- cessful Year Book. Abo� Ctrl Y g r. Copy Editor. nd Edward Fantlli. Coll«g Editor, ar tko� n iup r� .� .ng tom of tk writori and typists of tk 1941 ttaff. $ at d (l ft to ri kt) ar : Jo Haggerty. Paul York, Frank Wilkinton, William W«lk r, and Rapkavl Mac- Williams. Standing: T d Ooyl . Edgar LaBlanc. Ed Fanalli. Collag Editor, and Carl Y ag r. Copy Editor. The definition commonly given to describe a yearbook is that it is a publication which endeavors to mirror the year round activities of a college campus. The editors feel that more appropriate definition would be that it is a publication which demands the year round activities of the yearbook staff. This activity, however, seldom comes to the attention of the average student, except, perhaps when he is out to the ipconvenience of standing in a group to have his picture taken or when he sees the photog- raphers flashbulb disturb the solemnity of some important collegiate function. What occurs between the pictures and the miraculous appearance in June of some two to three hundred pages of copy, captions, and pictures is not a phenomenon over which he seriously ponders. The story behind the publication of the 1948 Belle Air could be classified as history, for it tells the story behind all previous yearbooks. It could also be called a predic- tion. for the story will vary but little for all of the Belle Air's to come. Moderators may change, editors come and go. but the pattern remains the samo. Sometime in early May the retiring editors emerge from their office to announce to the moderators and publisher that all is finished, except for a few details.' Immediately, next year's staff is thought of, selected, and work is begun on the preliminary steps of the fol- lowing Belle Air. Before the summer vacation commences, the theme of the book has been decided upon and is well into the process of being worked out. In the fall, amid the confusion which permeates the first few weeks of school, initial steps aro taken to organize a list of names and a few random ideas into a concrete plan of action. Frequent conferences, long bull sessions, and nights of meditation bring with them a semblance of order. The editors have formed their respective staffs and little stands in the way of success but six or seven months of hard work. The editors-in-chief, of course, hover over all. With the hard fact of a March deadline before them work and concentration occupy much of the staffs' waking hours. The art staff goes into seclusion and remains there to paint far from the gaze of the madding crowd. Be- cause even a yearbook has a financial side, the business staff too forsakes the hubbub of the office and scurries off into the surrounding city in quest of ads. In the meantime football has inaugurated an active year of collegiate sports. While the photography editor does his uppermost to capture the thrill of each game the sports editor whips his staff into action. But it is the unfortunate members of the photography, copy, and typing staffs who come under the special scrutiny of the editors. Wri‘ers are cajoled, urged, and begged to meet assign- ment deadlines. The editors constantly harass the pho- tography staff to somehow get all of tho pictures neces- sary to the success of a large yearbook. Rewrites, fast typing, captions, missing pictures, last minute writeups and changes -in the dummy become so usual that the editors soon assume an attitude of quiet desperation. But. somehow, despite all obstacles a completed Belle Air inevitably greets the end of every term, and under the direction of the circulation editor the students become reacquainted with the past years activities. Father Falvey and Father Sullivan expertly guided the 1948 Belle Air to completion. The harassed editor-in- chiefs were Jim Mitchell and Ray Cummings. But the pattern remains the same, year after year after year. 194 ______________________________________ _____. orography ttaff dost not end with the map of the camara. Iti rembert mutt gather in the office for the long tadious job of identification . Th« ■llowing mambert wara photographed in the Balia Air Office at they gathered to: 'antify picturat. Seated they are: Vinca DeSantit. Al Petrellie, Ray Rob� '- 5la ttanding «• have Photography Editor Arnold KeeKo-� � 1-1'’ ' 'prga Win � [Since 1936 when ha became moderator of tha 8elle Air tha Re . Daniel P. Felvey. O.S.A.. hat energetically attitted itt ttaff in the difficult talk of putting out a Year Book. Hit familiarity with the problem involved and hit intittence that deadline! be mat have bean invaluable eidt to thit year t editort in tuccettfully completing the 1940 Belle Air. | Above mambert of the Sporti Staff dig picture out of the filet for ute in that taction of the Year Book reterved to tporft. Standing from left to right we have: D. Robinton. J. Plunkett. J. Lyont. R. McNamara. R. Waldron, and N. Fahy. Before the copy which it to appear in the yearbook it tent to the printert Father Sullivan. Co-modereter of the 8elle Air and ettittant profettor of Englith, pattet judgment upon itt literary meritt. Hit obiervetiont and tuggeitiont help the ttaff mambert to maintain the high literary itandardt tat by previout Villenove yaarbookt. VILLAS- VILLA - - ynqn N Vii VILLAMO « 5 Vf T LLa' Siis '1 ---------------------- Vi ’ -.� €1 ■ OVAvN .C3 SfSTtf VST r ; T- v.� --? ’• 'U n.M.l •««� «. V - VlLlMavjifi Front Row: E. Oxford, N. Marxian!. R. FUKorty. R. Hubbard. J. Caiby, W. Altenphol, H. Johnion. J. McDermott. J. Plunkatt, G. Sxymamki. V. Padano. Sacond Row: R. Mondichein. J. Kaehn, R. Hudak. M. Binder. P. McManu� . R. C� rr tron. R. MacWilliam� . R. Pope. D. Haflinger. J. Mallkk, G. Mondjchein. Third Row; M. Kearney. G. Connor� . R. Shinner . L. Alvaro. H. Range. M. Nowlan. M. Mulkeen. J. Lyon� . R. McRobert . E. Meyer. L. Dodd. Thursday night deadlines. . . . How many inches of ads this week. Nick? . . . Here's the dance pix. . . . Anybody want a sandwich? . . . Page three is ready. . . . Let's get out of here. I have an exam tomorrow. . . . It's two o'clock. . . . Man. I'm tired. That’s the Villanovan in a printer's ' em.'' Reporters stream in early for their assignments. Wednesday finds them running down leads and checking with their editor. For a day bedlam reigns as the staff meets the Thursday deadline. Last minute stories are hurriedly written up while the editors make up their pages and write head- lines. Father Klekotka. the Moderator, hovers in the background helping over the rough spots until finally the paper is put to bed and the editor-in-chief clicks off the lights. On Monday, the presses roll and we check galley proofs with Note, the printer. Then for a late dinner downtown where over coffee and cigarettes, the managing editor outlines plans for the next issue. Tuesday the paper comes out and the circulation staff puts out their five thousand copies as a cry rings down Mendel's corridors: 'The 'Villanovan' is out! The more gathering of newt it no� all that goat into publish- ing a papor. Thor ara unglamorous jobs of rewriting, proofreading, typing, editing, and make-up. and any night before the publishing deadline, the Villanovan office in Mendel Hall is a beehive of last minute activity. Shown here ere the men who guided the paper through the first half of the school year. Hugh Johnson, William Altenpohl. and Father John Kelkotka. At Sports Editor. Editor-in-Chief. and Moderator, they decided the overall policy of the publication and attended to the hundred and one details involved in the publishing of a first-class college newspaper. EDITORIAL STAFF FOR THE VILLANOVAN JOHN A. McDERMOTT '48 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FRANK J. GUZIKOWSKI '49............ Managing Editor PAT LAFERTY 49......................... Nows Editor JAMES PLUNKETT '49 .... Sports Edito- GEORGE SZYMANSKI '50 .................. Copy Editor NICHOLAS A. MARZIAN 48 Business Manager DANIEL ROBINSON 49 ................. Picture Editor VINCE PEDANO 49................Circulation Manager WRITERS William Chester. John Murphy. Edward Oiford. Paul O'Brien. Eamon Walsh, Roland Marshall. William Carroll. Josoph Konney. John Bauman, Jock Applegote. REPORTERS Peter Gutwald. Joseph Rath, Anthony Mullen. Al Abreu. Michael Nowlen. Jack Conne'ly. John DoGraiia. Thomas Mitchell. George Schroll, John Kane. SPORTS Harry Range. William Conino. Neal Fohy. James Lyons. Ray Mondschein. Georgo Mondschein. William Klucsaritis. Ray MacWilliams. EUfTUR-IN ClflEr r] Frank Guxikowski. Managing Editor of the Villanovan during the Spring semester this year, supervises the activities of the other editors. Seated at his desk, he scans the rouqh copy for the nest issue. Flanking him are Neal Fahy. Pat Leferty, News Editor, and Vince Pedano. Circulation Manager. 197 BAND Formed by Rev. R. E. Hondren. O.S.A.. nine years ago. the Villa- nova Symphonic Band now conducts regular yearly concerts at various institutions in the surrounding vicinity. Last year the band gave a concert in Gloucester. Mass., at the invitation of the Gloucester Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. This year s organi- zation has given recitals at Immaculata College. Vineland High School. St. Joseph's Hospital. Rosemont College. Chestnut Hill College, and Villanova. The band attempts to keep its music in a semi-classical vein with a mixture of marching band favorites. The programs usually include numbers ranging from selections from Wagner, Mozart, Herbert. Gershwin. Sousa, to Blues Melodies and College Songs. The symphonic band also offers to its members social benefits along with the musical advantages that such an. organization entails, for after many of the concerts refreshments and dancing are afforded to the membors. An integral part of the band is the feminine musicians recruited from Immaculata College. BAND Occasions for the students Jo display their musical talents do not suffer from lack of attantion at Villanova. A yaar [ round program of concerts by the Symphonic Band and w racitals by tha Glaa Club is sponsorad by tha collage. Above these two organizations are shown in a musical pro- gram at Immaculata Collage. Both our Symphonic Band and our Glaa Club travel extensively to surrounding colleges in the pursuit of the musical arts. SYMPHONIC Edward Amur Michael Berbone George Beitxer Frank Bertalan Joseph 8etz John Bienchi Raymond Booth Richard Boyle Joseph Brennan Donald Cameron Donald Clark Sebastian Cottone William Drolet John Elinsky Jacques Gammache Vincent Gammache Edward Gleckin Ralph Green Edward Herbster Jack Holmes Thomas Jones Matthew Kearney John Kennedy John Murphy William Murray Thomas McCullian Robert McFarland John McNamara Joseph McNulty Alfred Petralie Rita Powell David Rothman Vincent Ryan Carl Scharle William Scharle Carl Szcygiel Rose Marie Smith James Smith DIRECTOR Rev. R. E. Handran. M.Mus.. O.S.A. 198 Back one mor« to it pre-war eminence, the concert bend provide much in the way of entertainment for the mutic lover . In their appearance on the camput and in an extended tour they received widetpread acclaim for their range of roportoiro and mutical ability. Baritone , clarinet , taxophone . French horn , trombone , and battet blend together to produce the fine music that ha made the Villenove Band famout. Long hour of practice have tmoothed off the rough tpoti, end the finithed product it a flawlett production. A molt important member in any band i the man with the itick. At Villenove. the director of mutic it the Rev. Ralph A. Handran, O.S.A., M.Mu . Much of the perfection and ability of the band item from Father Handran' «kill and patience in direction. CHEERLEADER i This year saw the return of the civilian Villanova Marching Band as a regular feature of the athletic contests. Completely reorganized and attired in new regalia, the band added to the spirit and color so long absent during the war years. Not to be outdone by the bahd Villanova s new cheerleaders devised novel cheers and stunts to brighten the gamv� and complement the spirit of the student body. Fight! Team! Fight! Tha quintat who lad tha cheers tor tha athletic confetti thit year are caught in a moment of exhilarated enthusiasm during one of tha home games at Shibe Park. Dick Reinhart keeps his eyes peeled on the game even while conducting the chaars. Since Count Villain III. tha Villanova mascot, was held in captivity at George town, our inganius cheerleaders acquired a not too genuine Wildcat for the Georgetown Rally. Here George Weber. L. Roberts, Dick Reinhart, Bill Huber, and E. Hattrick keep a watchful eye on their temporary charge anticipating the following evening when both the team and the Count returned victoriously to the campus. At half-time during the Georgetown fracas Shibe Park resembled a night club on New Year's Eve as the cheerleaders released a batch of multi-coloured balloons from the scarlet-red convertible which they used to tow the wildcat in its cage to all the home games. Spirit at the games this year was greater than it has been for some time. Ono of the contributing factors to this increased enthusiasm was due to the efforts of the cheerleaders who bedecked their flashy convertible with crepe paper and signs, and escorted the wildcat. Count Villain III. around the field at half-time during all of the home games. Opp. page: Conspicuous in his white uniform, Dick Boyle performs with his shiny baton for the football fans at Shibe Park. A master at twirling. Dick always amates the, stands during half-time by hurling his baton fifty feet into the air and then catching it behind his back. Opp. page top: While the crowd anxiously awaits the kickoff during an abnormally warm Sunday afternoon last fall, the Villanova Marching Band from its spot in the students' section at Shibe Park gives out with a few marching airs. The band, refurnished this year in new ettire, provided an extensive repertory of marches and novelty numbers. Opp. page: Smartly attired in their new uniforms, the Villanova band prepares to march down the field at Shibe Park during half-time of the Detroit game. The clever and difficult formations which they performed served to hold the interest of the spectators at all the contests. Opp. page: An unusual, informal shot of the Marching Band as they gave out with their rendition of The Ole Gray Mare. Their exceptional playing revived a touch of color which had been lacking to the games since before the war. Many of the members are also in the Symphonic band. MAULIIINli HAND Even without decorations, the billowing gowns, fragrant flowers, and tuxedoes of a formal dance inevitably croate an atmosphere of gentility and charm. Villanova consistently adds a touch of splendor to the scene with ingenious decorations such as those which created the Arabian Nights theme of the Senior Prom. Beneath a huge painting of Eastern magic and mystery Sam Donohue played good old American swing. Between dances couples chatted, the fel- lows showed off their girls to the faculty, while many sought refreshments in the blue room. The Junior Prom held in the Spring conformed to the same happy pattern of romance and gaiety. INVITATION Til THE HANEE In the perfect setting of soft lights and soft music, couples dance dreamily at the Senior sponsored Belle Air Ball. Be- cause it is always one of the year's most elaborate affairs and because of the sentiment involved, a particular attempt is made to invite the best girl. Many of these girls travel from long distances to be with the boy friend at his last Senior dance. Every toe i a I activity neceititates a considerable amount of behind the scenes work. Tho men pictured are the ones responsible for much of the work done on the Senior Prom and Dinner Dance. Thoy are left to right: Nicholas Marziani, Chairman of the Senior Dinner Dance. Thomas Boyle and Joseph Healy. co-chairmen of the Ticket Committee: Robert O'Connor. Chairman of the Senior Prom; and Edward Keller, Chairman of the Ticket Committee. Both the fall and spring social seasons at Villanova are cli- maxed by the Senior and Junior Proms. The general scene this year brought Villanova back to a pre-war social status. Popular bands provided the music for dancing in a romantic setting. Once again collegians were seen in their white tie and tails while their ladies were dressed in beautiful and colorful gowns. There were continual gatherings of friends and the ever present introductions. All of this went into tho making of college memories that will linger for years to come. ?0J Although the formal dances inevitably turn out to be the big social events, they in no way detract from the popularity of the less elaborate informal dances which liven the students social calendar three to four times each year. Large numbers perennially attend these affairs to spend a casual evening of enjoyment to the music of Paul Hathaway and the Villanovans. The social season of 1947-48 was ushered in by the Sophomore Cotillion, which after several years lapse due to wartime stringency, once again assumed its traditional position as the first dance of the year. A new fixture on the dance calendar at Villanova was the Harvest Hoe-Down, sponsored by the N.F.C.C.S. Held in the fall, it fea- tured informality as its keynote with plaid shirts and dungarees blending into its harvest theme. In contrast to this innovation the next informal dance which Villanova brought to the Field House was a familiar standby, the Intra-Fraternity Ball, which as the name indicates is sponsored by the four campus fraternities. The social season conceded as always with the Blazer Bali in May. This dance, a highly colorful affair at which al1 Juniors wear their blue and white blazers, is a traditional part of Junior Week and a perfect springtime farewell to the social activities of the school year. Crowded floor perennially attest to the popularity of Villanova « informal dances. At can be teen thit year's Intra-Frat Ball proved no exception. A dangling centerpiece of musical notos climaxed the mutic themo of the Sophomore Cotillion. The center- piece is here seen in the background as a couple tlowly dance by. A pretty voice enhances the dance appeal of any orches- tra. The Inter-Fret Ball offered a double treat—a pretty voice plus a lovely face in the person of Mitt Stoddrr. Till: INF OHM A I, MOMENT 204 For its informal dancos Villanova traditionally engages one of the small local orchestras to supply the music. A favorite band is Villanova's own musical aggregate, the Villenovans. Part of the fun of every dance is the social conversation which goes with it. Here a group sits one out to talk and watch. few ■ w '' K V m ‘■S. WILDCAT I. 2. The Intra-Hall decoration competition, hotly contested, found Fedigen Hell end Delurey in e tie for first piece. Fedigen hes elmost made e habit of winning end their clever guillotine theme end night show brought them recognition once more. Delurey Hell provided Fedigen with eicellent end eipert competition. This Hell used a gallows motif end climaxed the dey with en eicellent show ... in which e heerse heuled ewey the Georgetown corpse. 3. With its originel atomic bomb theme Simpson Hell pieced second to the winners. Loyal Simpsonites will long be convinced thet they et leest should have figured in the tie. The ert work wes done by Eemon Welsh end featured the military with its huge painted planes end ships. Many brilliant inspirations as well as many hours of hard work go into these arrangements. 4. Barracks Three wes firmly established in third place. Once again the military theme wes in evidence as the boys from the lower end of the campus constructed a battleship design realised in a final form as the S.S. Wildcat. This was accompanied by a fine show in the evening. Both features were well received by the audience on judging night. 5. Here we have Barracks Four and the popular graveyard theme with frontal decoration emploring us to Bury the Hoyas. 6. Austin Hall presented a well done and attractive front to the passer-by. It‘s residents made use of a bombing exhibition idea with a graveyard variation. 7. Good Counsel Hall had a rather large area to cover and did it well. A Lick George- town plea and a comic strip them were ingeniously blended together. 8. Mendel Hall, officially with few students to represent her. dresses up her facade with a Destroya the Hoya cry. HALL DECORATIONS CONELLY AWARD After a lapse of eight years, traditional competition for the William M. Conelly Award was resumed among the resident halls prior to the climax of the 1947 football season, the Georgetown game. Following a close and spirited con- test. Fedigan and Delurey Halls were judged as having dis- played the most worthy pre-game decorations and each was awarded a leg on the new trophy. Fedigan retired the pre-war plaque, by virtue of three successive wins, even though this year the victory was shared by Delurey. y. i no � ror viciory ana vmanova morn wai ompioyoa by Alumni Mall. Their mo� t attractive feature� , however, were the record � how which they put on daily end the movie� thown on judging night. 10. Miiing the humorout with the macaber O'Dwyer Hall predicted a dire future for the Georgetown toam. The clever detail� which embellithed it� theme made it one of the favorite decoration� on tho camput. r w r Although architecturally similar to the other structures which compriso Villanova College, the new Naval Ordnance Building represents a totally different academic addition to the campus. Two wars have familiarized her with the ta?k of training men for the military, but never bofore has Villanova eroctod a building specifically for tho use of one of the branches of tho armed services. The Naval Ordnance Building will enable the college Naval Reserve Program to carry on its work far more effectively, so that in the future Villanova shall graduate men ready and ablo to serve their country in war as well as in peace. This new building and all the construction under- taken and completed during the 1947-48 period of expansion will long affect future Villanovans, who, though trained in halls unknown to their predecessors, will continue to follow in their footpaths up the Chapel stops to God. ■■I Front row, loft to right: John McKenna. lino coach; John Sandusky, William Carlin, Leonard Conchas, William Lilianthal. John Witsch, Andrew Gordon, Romeo Capriotti. Edward Lanigan, Albert Barker, George Povalko, Jordan Oliver, head coach. Second row: Jerry Neri, assistant coach; Poter Limanni, John Gattuso, John Sheehan, Nathan Finklestein, James Caulfield, Thomas Clevin, Alphonse Zimbe, Robert Polidor, Vincent O'Sullivan, Joseph Scarcolli. Philip Snyder. Thomas McCarthy, Arthur Raimo, backfield coach. Third row: Joseph Baesiler, manager; Anthony Russo, George Orsini. Joseph Rogers, Steven Romenik, Sylvio Yannelli, Daniel Brown, Thomas Smith, Frank Temple. Albert Voting, Charles Waldo. William Doherty. John Novins, assistant trainer; James Farley, head trainer. Top row: Edward Berrang, William Zehler, James Smith, Robert Riley, Frank Kane, John Siano. Roy Schleicher, Donald Griffith. Louis Ferry, Milton Komarnicki, Carl Androne, assistant manager. These gentlemen comprise the youngest coaching staff in big time football. Left to right are Jerry Neri. assistant coach; Jordan Oliver, heed coach; John McKenna, line coach, and Arthur Raimo. backfield coach. WIN IN NORTH, EAST ANII WEST A great competitor, little Bobby Polidor prove hi love for tHe herd knock thet go with the geme. Sen Frencitco s Mocha i applying thi fine open field tackle. Villanova t Dan Brown (48) made one of the most tpectaeular tackles of the 1 season in this play when he dumped both Rip Rowan (33) and ball carrier M Bobby Stuert (42) as he tried to cut inside his blocker. The prognosticators in their pre-season appraisals referred to the Wildcats of 1947 as a team to be reckoned with. Every in- dication pointed to a very successful campaign. Villanova rooters hoped for a victory over Army and possibly an undefeated season. These were not groundless musings either, for Coach Jordan Oliver had 26 lettermen from last year $ team, which recorded 6 wins and 4 losses, all of the latter by narrow margins. Joe Rogers, last year the 6th best ground gainer in the country, and speedy Bob Polidor were expected to give the Blue and White the inside and outside combination to couple with the passing wizardry of Andy Gordon. The previous year's performance of veteran tackle, Bill Lillien- thal. Freshman end Dan Brown, center. Milt Komarniciki and others, gave promise to a standout forward wall. Villanova was truly poised for a great season. Mentor Jordan Oliver for the fifth year guided the Wildcat football hopes, and his able assistants Raimo. backfield coach, and Jerry Neri, who traveled 20.000 miles in his scouting tours, were again on hand. In addition John McKenna, like his fellow coaches a member of the 1937 team, joined the youngest coach- ing staff in the country as line tutor. In spring practice the popular coach smoothed the imperfections in his team's play and they notched impressive wins over Lehigh and N. Y. U. and tied a powerful Penn eleven. The result of the brutally fought Army game caused some to become more conservative, and the Miami game was the parting of the ways for many of Villanova s new followers. At this point the team rallied and played a superlative brand of football for the remainder of the season, despite an unusually high number of injuries. Only in the Marquette game were the speedy Halfbacks. Polidor and Rogers, available for the full 60 minutes. The Wildcats were probably the year's most traveled team. Everywhere their gentlemanly decorum won new friends and followers for Villanova. The Blue and White was chosen as the opponent for Kentucky in the first annual Great Lakes Bowl, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in Cleveland. Various recognitions were awarded individual players. Out- standing among these were the All-East honors bestowed on Senior Bill Lillienthal and the All-Catholic All-American honors conferred to Bobby Polidor. The dependable senior Guard Al Barker was elected permanent Captain. The season’s record is an enviable 6 wins. 3 losses and I tie against teams, nine of which rank nationally within the first 10 in some phase of play. Kings Point Before 10.000 homecoming fans In Goodreau Stadium Villa- nova College inaugurated its 53rd consecutive football cam- paign with a 60-0 rout over a weak United States Merchant Marine Academy squad. A fast off tackle slept by Romeo Capriotti on the first scrim- mage play produced a score and ended any semblance of a close game. From this point on it was a steady push to the Kings Point end zone. Tom Clavin and Al Schmid led the scoring parade with two touchdowns each, while Bobby Polidor. Jim Caufield. John Gattuso and Roy Schleicher kept pace with Capriotti by accounting one apiece. John Siano accounted for six conver- sions in nine attempts. Coach Oliver used four full teams. The final score was amazingly high in view of the fact that the squad was just going through the mechanics of football with their minds a week ahead and cluttered with Army plays. Oliver had his charges using a minimum of plays as Earl Bla k and the rest of the Army coaching staff were present. Of the nine Villanova tallies, three came via the air weys. Steve Romanik rifled a 20 yard pass to Jim Caufield for the fourth score. 213 SWAMP 5AILIIH.'i HOW TU CADETS Billy Wolff floated a six yarder to Roy Schleicher who made a leaping catch in the end zone. The eighth score came on a well executed pass play. Bill Doherty spotted John Gattuso going deep and hung-one in the air some 43 yards downfield. Gattuso snared it on the 10 yard line and with the aid of a two man block by Bob Polidor. he went over. The most noticeable improvement in a vastly improved team, however, was shown by the diminutive Quarterback Bill Doherty, whose many interceptions and fine all-around play prevented the Mariners from registering even one first down, in fact, from crossing the 50-yard stripe. Army Anticipating a victorious climax to the most successful rally ever held on the Villanova campus, a delegation of close to 9.000 faithfuls converged on the plains of West Point, where, disap- pointedly. they watched the Army Cadets run their unbeaten string to 29 games by inflicting a 13-0 defeat upon a stubborn Wildcat team. Playing hard but conservative football, neither team was able to score in the first quarter. With 3 minutes til half time. Army converted a Villanova fumble on the 13 yard line into its first tally when Bill Gustafson slipped through the right side of the line to cross the goal line. Midway in the third period, another Wildcat bobble, this time on the Villanova 23. set the stage for the final Army score. On the sixth play of the series. Scott swept left end for the score. Villanova showed a definite superiority through the air lanes, amas- sing 137 yards to Army's 23. However, this superiority was more than offset by a fleet of swift Army backs who collected a net of 183 yards by rushing to a mere 14 yards for the Cats. The Villanova followers found consolation in the stellar play of Bob Polidor and the much improved line backing of center. Milt Komarnicki. Villanova's impressive 10 completions (mostly by Steve Romanik) in 17 attempts showed that the 'Cats could be. as any good pas- sing club is. always a scoring threat. Villanova's line showed up well as it gave very little ground to one of the nations most widely publicized forward walls. In the final analysis, it is almost generally admitted that the complexion of the entire game was established when Army used the quick kick in the opening minutes of the contest. Rip Rowan got one off early in the first quarter that put the Wildcats so deep in their own territory that they never recovered until after half time. Miami In their first intersectional battle of the early season, a never- say-die Villanova eleven came behind late in the third period to score a touchdown and an extra point to deadlock Miami Uni- versity 7-7 under the arc lights at Shibe Park. Both teams on the rebound from defeats suffered at the hands of Army and Baylor respectively, played the same hard-driving brand of ball that had marked their game the previous year. Early in the second quarter. Miami recovered a Villanova fumble and In six plays advancod to the Villanova 14. Then Johnston after passing to Bowan for 12 yards swept right end for the first score of the game. Harry Gauhl place kicked the all important extra point. The Cats began their scoring drive midway in the third period when Dan Brown recovered a Miami fumble. From here big Ralph Pasquariello, Al Schmid and Romeo Capriotti alternated to carry the ball to the Miami two-yard line. Schmid broke through right tackle for the touchdown. In the final period. Villanova took to the air and was a constant Mercurial Bob Polidor displays a miiture f determination end glee (end. of course, speed) on his way to a marker, after giving an unidentified Kings Point Mariner a big armful of air. Halftime color is present in solid tones as Villanova's cheer leaders and Wildcat handlers introduce Count Villain III to the Army Mule and an Army Cadet. SIIIIIK PARK STRUGGLES Villanova' dafantive itrangfh illuitratad at Miami's Johmton attamph a wida and twaap and it haltad by Doharty (13). Farry (53). and CaprioHi (33). Coming up fast to land unnacastary aid ara Polidor (14). Schmidt (66), Smith (49), Brown (48). and Barkar (41). CRUMBLE ERUSADERS Calmnatt partonifiad at Titan halfback Harry Patarton, not avan tha tlightait bit worriad by that farociout look baing givan him by Don Griffith, praparat to launch an aarial. threat to the Hurricanes from Miami. This passing attack.abetted by the fine running of Bobby Polidor. enabled the Cats to reach the Hurricane 5. Here the attack was stymied and with fourth down coming up, a field goal was called for from the five-yard line. John Siano. the place kicking expert, came into the game for the try. but his placement was wide and so ended any chance the Cats had of pulling the game out of the fire. Holy Cross . . . The Wildcats next journeyed to Worcester, Mass., to engage a favored Holy Cross team. There before an astonished crowd of more than 20,000 partisan fans, Villanova ran roughshod over a heavy Crusader squad by a 13-6 score, wholly unindicative of Wildcat superiority. For the first time this season. Villanova combined their already proven defensive strength with that offensive power and speed which had caused many observers to name her the dark horse in the race for the Eastern supremacy in pre-season selections. The Wildcats, taking advantage of every opportunity afforded them, turned Al Barker's recovery of a Holy Cross fumble on the opening kickoff into an early touchdown. Ralph Pasquariello. the Everett Express, boomed his way from the 19 to the 4-yard line. When Holy Cross line stiffened to stop three line bucks to the right. Bob Polidor took a shovel pass from Bill Doherty and scampered around left end for the score. Late in the second period for the first and only time in the ball game Holy Cross demonstrated its widely publicized offensive ability. In seven plays, the Crusaders staged a sustained drive of 87 yards to score their only touchdown. This march was fea- tured by the power running of Vito Kissell who smashed off tackle for 54 yards before being nailed by that defensive demon, safety man. Bill Doherty. The payoff play was a 20-yard aerial from Brennan to Barton in the end zone. Sullivan's attempted con- version which would have tied the contest was wide. Early in the second half. Joe Rogers playing in his first game of the season, showed the form that made him the East's leading ground gainer last year by scoring the second touchdown, cracking over from the 3. Although the final score was only 13-6. it could have very easily been much higher. Ralph Pasquariello's touchdown run of 83 yards was called back, and many other times the Wildcats pene- trated deep into the Crusader territory only to lose the ball on fumbles. Detroit For the second straight year the University of Detroit came into the Villanova game ranking among the nation's top five offensive aggregations and for the second straight year they were humbled by the Wildcats, this time by the close score of 14-12. The big clock on the scoreboard at Shibe Park showed that 2 minutes and 7 seconds of the first quarter had elapsed when Villanova scored their first touchdown. Bill Doherty received a Titan punt and on a reverse slipped it off to Bob Polidor. who aided by key blocks thrown by Tom Smith. Bill lillienthal and Dan Brown, scored untouched. John Siano converted. The Wildcats threatened again in the first session when Steve Romanik ran the second of his first quarter interceptions back 20 yards to the Detroit 15-yard line. After two line plays and an attempted pass netted only three yards. John Siano attempted a field goal but it was blocked. 215 .sii m:ii umii:h Zip Z«hUr q ti polled to 90 further to the outiide to utiliie his burnin9 speed. The pley resulted in one of Villenove's first downs e9einst Boston Colle9e. , How to knock the bell out of e pess receiver's hands in one easy lesson. Al Schmid doin9 the instructing with John Kurkowski as the unwilling student. Detroit broke into the scoring column in the first two minutes of the second period, when a 14-yard touchdown pass from Malinowski to Cullen capped a 66-yard march. Lilllienthal blocked the conversion try. Minutes later Dan Brown fell on a loose ball on the Detroit 7. Tom Clavin on four consecutive line bucks went into the end zone but a penalty nullified the score, and the threat died. After an exchange of punts. Bill Doherty completed a 40-yard aerial to Bob Polidor that carried to the visitors' 19-yard line. This was the Main Liners only completion in the contest. Doherty again faded to heave, but. unable to find an open receiver, ran to a score on a well executed weaving play. Siano again con- verted. Detroit brought the scoring to a close in the final chapter with a 38-yard pass followed by Kaysserian's 3-yard line buck. The victory was the ninth for the Villanova, in the fifteen-game series that saw two ties. Boston College Braves Field was the site of Villanova’s finest defensive display of the season although they ended on the short end of a 6-0 count against an in and out Boston College team. The contest, early developed into a battle between two of the East's heaviest and ablest lines. Only a Villanova defensive lapse in the third quarter enabled tiny Joe Diminik to go 55 yards for a score and a victory that sent Boston College into the series lead. 6-5. Both teams' offensive power was stalemated in the first period as evidenced by the statistics showing one first down apiece. In the second period Boston College had what little advantage there was to be had. thanks to another great run by Diminik. who, on this occasion, started from his own 41 and raced to the Villa- nova 10 before George Pavalko downed him. Here the Wildcats held. Unable to run anything but conservative plays, both teams resorted to a punting game. Later in the period. Danny Brown crashed through, batted down an intended lateral and fell on the loose ball to give the Wildcats possession on the Eagle's 25. Bill Doherty, unable to spot a receiver, carried to the 15 but a backfield in motion penalty nullified the play and Villanova's first scoring threat. In the opening minutes of the third quarter. Capriotti. with good blocking, went from the Eagle's 45 to the 5. First and goal to go called for some straight power plays. George Schreiber boomed to the two on the first play. There Al Schmid brought forth much discussion over whether Schmid was actually in the end zone before he fumbled. This bad break took the heart out of the 'Cats’ attack. Diminick's 55-yard run followed and the Cats were not able to get going again. Marquette Although handicapped by biting winds, a light snow, and a muddy field, the Villanova Wildcats turned in their best offensive showing of the season as they whipped Marquette University before 12.000 shivering homecoming fans at Hilltopper's Stadium in Milwaukee. 25-7. The Wildcats wasted no time in opening up their offensive power as on the third scrimmage play of the game Joe Rogers, starting his first game of the season, slipped through right tackle for 47 yards after taking a delayed handoff from Quarterback Andy Gordon. He was finally stopped on the I-yard line. On the following play Ralph Pasquariello crashed over for the first Villanova touchdown. The Cats scored again early in the second period to ice the game. After a 16-yard touchdown run by Rogers had been called back because of a clipping penalty. Bob Polidor. behind the blocking of John Sandusky and Ed Berrang, squirmed his way i 21 yards for the tally. Following the kickoff. Marquette roared back to score in three plays. Tony Pitrof set up the tally with a 49-yard run to the 6. BOSTON MOOTS s-f 216 COOL SETTING TIIH GLEN CONTEST From there, Denny Pantzlaff cracked over the Hilltopper's only touchdown. Bob Polidor receiving a lateral from Andy Gordon raced 71 yards for the third touchdown of the game. Ed Berrang threw the key block that shook Bobby loose. The final Villanova score climaxed a march that started on the 41-yard line. Polidor topped Schmid's run of 19 yards by circling end for 33 yards to the 7. Here Quarterback Steve Romanik took to the air and passed to end John Sheahan in the end zone for the final touchdown. San Francisco In their first cross-continen‘al trek since 1937, the Wildcats invaded the West Coast to encounter the University of San Francisco and supplied a fitting victorious close to the regular season's schedule with a thrilling Merriwell finish over the Dons. Georgetown School spirit reached a feverish pitch following a joint an- nouncement by Villanova College and Georgetown University that their annual game would be the game of the year for both schools. After a two-week period of hi-jinx between the s udent bodies marked by a shaven head, a stolen mascot, and decorated halls, the teams, as was expected, played a 60 minutes of bruising football before Villanova could claim the spoils with a not too impressive 14-12 win. It appeared os if Villanova would win going away, judging from the march engineered the second time the Wildcats gained possession of the ball. After a Georgetown punt bounced out of bounds on the Villanova 19, the victors with Bob Polidor. Joe Rogers, and Ralph Pasquariello taking handoffs from Andy Gordon refused to be stopped and had their determination rewarded by Joe Rogers’ one-yard touchdown plunge. The highlight of the drive, a 31-yard run to the Hoya I-yard line by Bob Polidor, was a costly one however, as Bob received on the play a severe charley horse that sidelined him for the rest of the night. John Siano ran his point after touchdown total to eleven by booting the extra point. The second quarter gave the Hoya's followers much to cheer about since they scored both their touchdowns in this period. A recovery of a fumble on the Villanova 35-yard line acted as a stimulus that resulted in a touchdown four plays later. A pass play carried to the 10. from whore, on two successive plunges. Zip Zahlar picks up long yardage «round left end at All-East Bill Lillien(h«l lendi support in the 14-12 setback of « stubborn Georgetown eleven. G«me Captain Bob Polidor is put out of action early in Georgetown game. Bob was injured trying to score from the 2 after having completed a brilliant 32-yard run to that point. Tackle Vince O'Sullivan and trainer Jake Nevin and assistant manager Carl Androne render assistance. A VICTORY I'llII COUNT VILEAN they scored. Baranowski who scored the touchdown attempted the conversion by drop kick but the try was wide. Shortly after this, another Wildcat bobble, this time on their own 22 gave the Hoya's a break on which they quickly capitalized. Two pass plays were smeared by Ed Lanigan and Tom Smith who alternately pulled out of the line: but on third down, with the defense well spread to defend against an intended aerial. Bara- nowski raced for another score. With time rapidly running out the Main Liners opened up a passing attack that had been sorely ineffective since the Army contest. Andy Gordon threw a beautiful aerial to er.d Dan Brown, who made an equally beautiful catch for a 26-yard advance. Andy took severe punishment on the play and was immediately replaced by Steve Romanik who threw again to Dan Brown, and Danny sent the crowd cheering to their feet with a miraculous catch out of the hands of two defenders. But the clock ran out leaving Georgetown with a 12-7 advantage at half time. The third period still young when Jack Tulskie replacing Bob Polidor. intercepled a stray pass and ran it back 32 yards to the Georgetown 28. Successive running plays by Gordon, Rogers and Pasquarillo carried to the 5 and from here Pasquariello bulled his way across. John Siano converted and the evening’s scoring was ended. One Georgetown threat followed but was cut short by another Tulskie interception. 217 m TK 1947 Villanova sfory. Bob Polidor (14) off on another scoring scamper. This ono wa for 71 yard . Ed Barrang (51) halp with a crushing two-man block. BEST WHEN FARTHEST WEST • FIGHTING WIEDEATS P AIIIEII Villanova overcame a touchdown lead in the last quarter to down the highly favored home team 21-19. Smart quarterbacking by Andy Gordon set up the first score. Following the kickoff. Gordon deceived the Frisco defense by calling for a pass on the opening scrimmage play of the game. End John Sheahan gathered in the aerial on the Dons' 35-yard line and raced the remaining distance to poy dirt. John Siano kicked the extra point. San Francisco retaliated almost as quickly. Forrest Hall, ace halfback, started around end and just as he was trapped lateralod out to Quarterback Fred Klomenock who twisted his way 64 yards for the score. Willis' conversion tied the score. With both lines playing brilliantly, the battle see-sawed back and forth until late in the second quarter when a sudden pass from Jim Ryan to Don Scott clicked for 66 yards and a touchdown. Another aerial, this time from Klemenock to Dick Golichowski good for 31 yards climaxing a 93-yard march, gave the Dons their final touchdown. Kane broke through to block the extra point try. With the outlook pretty dim. trailing 19-7 toward the end of the third quarter, the Wildcats, sparked by Joe Rogers, suddenly sprang to life. A recovery of a Frisco fumble on their 31 coupled with the fine running of Rogers set up the second tally. Rogers swept end behind the block of Jack Tulskie to go 12 yards for the score. Time was rapidly running out when the Cats once more playing percentage football, even at this stage of the game, gambled and won. Gordon angled a kick out of bounds on the 4-yard line. Frisco tried to quick kick back but safety man Bill Doherty sensed the play and raced backwards to take tho punt on the 45- yard line and returned it to the 32-yard line. Rogers, inspiring his teammates with an undaunted will to win. carried the ball to the 6. George Schreiber crashed over from thore to give the Cats their hard fought for victory. Kentucky Municipal Staudium in Cleveland. Ohio, was the scene of the season's finale as the Wildcats of Villanova encountered the Wildcats of Kentucky University in the Inaugural Great Lakes Bowl contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Besides ending the 1947 football season for both teams, the game also climaxed the collegiate careers of tackles Bill Lillienthal and Bill Carlin. Captain Al Barker and .backs, Romeo Capriotti and Tom McCarthy. Kentucky's first tally came on the last ploy of the first period as Jack Blando, who was mainly responsible for the drive which moved the ball from the Villanova 46-yard line to the 16. kicked the ball through the uprights for a field goal and a 3-0 lead. Midway in .the second period the Wildcats from the Blue Gross country got over another score when Jim Howe bounced off five would-be tacklers and went 29 yards for a touchdown. The third quarter was much the same as the first with both teams displaying excellent defensives but no offense. However, early in the lost period Ralph Pasquariello cracked through the line for 11 yards and a score. John Siono's conversion made it 10-7. But Kentucky was not to be denied their victory and turned a blocked kick into another score. Trying desperately to get back into the game. Villonovo’s Andy Gordon started a passing attack only to hove it backfire as Boiler who hod scored the previous touchdown intercepted on the 49- yard line and raced down the sidelines for another tally. Still using a passing attack. Gordon, who had a complete record of 12-18 for the day. hurled one to Zip Zehler who ran to the 13 before he was tackled. From here a pass to John Sheehan in tho end zone resulted in the final score. The Northern Wildcats had bowed to the Southorn Wildcats. 24-14. 218 Army's Bobby Vincent it ebout to be swarmed under by e hot! of Villenove tacklers efter making « short gain «round left end. Herd charging Bill Doherty (I)) it being forced out of boundt on Mi«mi‘s 44-yard line efter having intercepted « Miemi pett on the Wildcett' 41. 8ro«n's (4|) block enebled Doherty to gein five more yerds. Miied eiprettiont end various degrees of warmth cherecteriie the Villenove bench during the first half of the Kings Point game. Jordan Oliver (estreme left, standing) consoles Joe Rogers «hose injuries prevented him from playing. Joe Rogers (60). still not returned to full-time duty, is nevertheless good for 12 yards on this third quarter action. Tom Dolan ()7). of Georgetown, a former teammate of Rogers at Roman Catholic, aided Johnny Preston m stopping the ambitious Wildcat. The official tells the sad tale as Dan Brown (41) and Ralph Pas- quariello (46) try in vain to stop Babe Berenowski's scoring thrust. KINGS POINT 0—Villanova ......... 60 13—Yale ............. 34 0—Colgato ........... 29 0—St. Bonoventure --- 25 46—Adelphi . ...... . 0 0—Fordham ........... 12 0—Lehigh ............ 20 22—Brooklyn ......... 14 6—Boston U........... 33 0—Hofstra............ 16 0—George Washington. 40 87 ARMY 13—Villanova .......... 0 47—Colorado ........... 0 0— Illinois .......... 0 40—V. P. 1............. 0 20— Columbia.......... 21 65—W. H............... 13 7—Notre Dam® .........27 7—Penn ............... 7 21— Navy............... 0 283 MIAMI 7—Baylor .............. 18 7—Villanova ............ 7 6—T. C. U.............. 19 6— Rollins .......... 0 28—George Washington 7 0—South Carolina .... 8 7— Cincinnati ...,.. 20 7—Vanderbilt .......... 33 6—Florida .............. 7 MARQUETTE 33—South Dakota ....... 6 27—St. Louis U.........23 41—Detroit ........... 18 13—San Francisco...... 34 12—Wisconsin ......... 35 7—Michigan Stato..... 13 7—Villanova ..........25 6—Indiana............ 48 SAN FRANCISCO 20—San Jose Stato Coll.. 6 37—University of Nevada 13 51—Duquesno University 0 14—Mississippi Stato .. 21 34—Marquette University 13 7—Univorsity of Oregon 34 20—Univ. of Santa Clara 9 41—Loyola Univor. {L. A.) 6 19—Villanova ............ 21 32—St. Mary s ........... 20 275 220 68 6—Alaba ma 21 39—Arizona 21 — — 80 140 185 223 HOLY CROSS 0—Dartmouth . 0 BOSTON COLLEGE 19—Temple . 13 32—Clemson ...., 22 GEORGETOWN 6—Villanova . 13 49—Kansas State 13 0—Wake Forest 6 . 7 13—L. S. U 14 7 26—Syracuse 0 6—Villanova . .. 0 0—St. Louis 16 19—Brown 20 27—Goorgotown 6 12—Tulsa 0 6—Colgate 6 13—Wake Forest 14 25—N. Y. U 0 0—Columbia 10 13—Tennessee 38 6—Boston Collogo .... 27 48—Fordhem 0 25—St. Mary's .. 7 12—Villanova 14 20—Boston College 6 6—Holy Cross . 20 0—Georgo Washington. 0 144 75 184 134 95 70 143 KENTUCKY 7—Mississippi 20—Cincinnati .... 0 20—Xavior 26—Goorgia ... 0 14—Vandorbilt ... 0 7—Michigan Stato .. ... 6 0—Alabama ... 13 15—Wost Virginio ... ... 6 36—Evansville ... 0 6—Tonnossco ... 13 24—Villanova ...14 175 73 T H E SEAS First downs V. C. 15 K.nqs Point 0 Net yds. gained .. 381 2 Yds. gained rushing 256 —22 Yds. gained passing 125 24 Passes attempted.. 13 14 Passes completed.. 7 3 Punts (yds. aver.) 40 36 Fumbles 4 3 Own recovered ... 3 2 Opposition's recov. 1 1 Yds. lost penalties 50 30 First downs V.C. 8 Army 13 Net yds. gained .. 153 206 Yds. goined rushing 16 183 Yds. gained passing 137 23 Passes attempted . 17 7 Passes completed.. 10 3 Punts (yds. aver.) 43 39 Fumbles 4 2 Own recovered ... 0 0 Opposition's recov. 2 4 Yds. lost penalties 45 65 (1 X VILLANOVA IIV su First downs V.C. 14 Miami 12 Net yds. gainod .. 191 190 Yds. gained rushing 116 164 Yds. gained passing 75 26 Passes attempted.. 10 5 Passes completed.. 6 2 Punts (yds. aver.) 29 45 Fumbles 2 2 Own recovered ... 1 1 Opposition's recov. 1 1 Yds. lost penalties 35 86 First downs V. c. 10 Holy Cross 8 Not yds. gained .. 258 197 Yds. gained rushing 255 138 Yds. gained passing 3 59 Passos attempted . 1 15 Passes completed . 1 4 Punts (yds. over.) 40 39 Fumblos 7 8 Own recovered ... 4 2 Opposition's recov. 6 3 Yds. lost penalties 35 15 First downs V. C. 2 Detroit 16 Net yds. gained .. 94 273 Yds. goined rushing 54 131 Yds. gained passing 40 142 Passes attempted.. 7 26 Passes completed . 1 II Punts (yds. over.) 44 43 Fumblos 7 4 Own recovered ... 3 1 Opposition's recov. 3 4 Yds. lost penalties 70 60 First downs V. c. 6 Rotten Coll. 13 Net yds. goinod .. 115 255 Yds. gained rushing 89 244 Yds. gained passing 26 II Passos attempted 15 5 Passes completed.. 3 1 Punts (yds. aver.) 42 35 Fumbles 4 6 Own' recovered ... 2 3 Opposition's recov. 3 2 Yds. lost penalties 25 60 Mar- V. C. quette First downs 12 13 Not yds. gained .. 360 257 Yds. gained rushing 338 175 Yds. gained passing 22 82 Passes attempted.. 2 19 Passes completed.. 1 6 Punts (yds. aver.) 38.3 35.7 Fumbles 1 3 Own recovorod ... 1 0 Opposition's recov. 3 0 Yds. lost penalties 95 37 Georqe- V. C. town First downs 15 7 Net yds. gained .. 310 159 Yds. gained rushing 233 22 Yds. gainod passing 77 137 Passes attempted.. 6 22 Pastes completed.. 3 8 Punts (yds. aver.) 40 35 Fumbles 4 2 Own recovered ... 0 1 Opposition's recov. 1 4 Yds. lost penoltios 45 31 MMAflY San Fran- V.C cisco First downs II 16 Net yds. gained .. 254 423 Yds. gained rushing 167 163 Yds. gainod passing 87 260 Passes attempted.. 12 14 Passes completed.. 3 9 Punts (yds. ovor.) 37 35 Fumblos 2 4 Own recovered ... 1 3 Opposition's recov. 1 1 Yds. lost penalties 35 45 First downs V. C. 10 K«n. lucky 14 Net yds. gained .. 228 284 Yds. gainod rushing 90 177 Yds. gained passing 138 107 Passos ottomptod.. 18 25 Passes completed.. 12 14 Punts (yds. aver.) 33 38 Fumbles 2 1 Own rocovored ... 2 1 Opposition's recov. 0 0 Yds. lost penalties 30 10 220 ISA , I- PPSQUAWEllO HAD A HOLD 90UNJC5- ( AJMT ] s I HERE:J ' lOUCUOOuN TUCVED .AwAYOHLYEOR TUatcup . f__ LlUfHTHAt I jTS' Put on A SmumJ £ftnnan to Babton FOR The A C SCORE , kWlE The CROWD PRATED] ACID ThEIRBAEATh, Bit fingernails ere Ere - j£pr urns. HOLYCROSS STARTED THE DAY OTP auTH A RUMBLE il ON THE FIRST KICK, A JD THEN A (SEVERAL SHERtfHN TffNKBr HE COUlO'VE PKHED DAISIES TOR THE LAST tO YOG. The name op PfiSQOARIELLO - Founded ms way Through The PC. one: 0 N FIVE MINUTES S PND FNE SECONDS “ T e Y HAD The crusaders Surrounded ioh is a BoD PbUDoR Toois Own su ee t jS Time making Touchdown'. .Mc.i r � • or ea 7ivrvA % v PCUDOR COT FIFTY YARDS Down the FIELD before pissBLLjiegeD around . Rnd Brought mini down. ?| V . . ■£ NOT A VH P HT NOBODY iHTEHe TED Poor u trie ■ Me,- . NICE PLAY, WEU EXECUTED, ( Beautiful 6io mn6 s But HE DROPPED C r TheBpll- Ittxrcrxji, u � r 63H ROS On one OPne n Tno in r Ot AnreRfir o e yrv'ur.£D Vtiux a , Toi V« Wnvcpwr T-tr% I 1 u y roHfo’Kr' PV-- A HARO GAME ffUTCLEPN AsTue TflKH SA TI A COUPLE OF JetPCANSE «IT Parreil ftso ruAs At) secACT ' -By Al Bank CRUSADERS CRUMBLE, FUMBLE AND TUMBLE Bob Polidor. 90109 73 yerdi for a touchdown, behind tho fino blocking of linemen Tom Smith, Bill lilienthel and Dan Brown in th opening momenti of the Detroit game. BASKETBALL Severance s Sophomores provided their mentor with a proud record for his twelfth season at Villanova. True, there were not as many wins as last year but the opposition was much stronger than the Main Liners had encountered during their Freshman year. Such teams as Manhattan. Fordham. Rhode Islandi Seton Hall. Muhlenberg and Rutgers had gained additional strength since their first post-war meetings with Villanova. When practice started oarly in October. Al welcomed eight returning lettermen, soven of whom won their monograms as Frosh. while Joe Hannon had played with the 'Cat quintet previous to entering the service in 1945. The rookies of this campaign were Paul Arizen, tho talk of the Philadelphia area, and Ray Petit, holdover from last year. The fast break, plus a give and go style of offense made the '47-48 edition of the Wildcats one of the highest scoring teams in the district, with an average of 64 points per game. This year the scoring chore was well balanced with Paul Arizen. Tom Sabol. and Brooks Ricca. scoring 795 points, more than half of the team's total. Arizen's average of 11.1 in 24 games just barely paced the trio. Playing seven games before Christmas the boys got off to a slow start, but soon gained enough momentum to upset once beaten Rhode Island. 98 to 85 and established a new Villanova Field House record for total points scored in one game (183). Exactly two weeks later, the Severance men knocked Seton Hall (who had won 17 and lost 3 prior to their Field House appareance) from the ranks of the post season tournament contenders. Other outstanding features of this season were: the phenomenal play of Paul Arizen, who was named on the Philadelphia Basket- ball Writers. All-District team: the selection of Brooks Ricca and Tom Sabol. for Honorable Mention on the same team, and John Weglicki's prize winning performance against Rhode Island State. Arizen, sensational Sophomore, who had never played high school or college basketball until now. reached his peak in the Seton Hall fray: not only did he hold 6 7 Harry Renner, to three field goals, but he managed to score 27 points and still play a fine game under the boards. His selection by the Basketball Writers, as a member of tho All-District” team was a great tribute to a most worihy player. John Weglicki won the Philadelphia Writers’ weekly award for his great job in the Rhode Island State contest. Appearing in a relief role. Weglicki's backboard and offensive work turned the tide in the writers and Coach Severance's opinions. Mount St. Mary's provided the first competition for the Sev- erancemen. and according to press releoses were supposedly a soft touch, but the Mountaineers, with their band and enthusiastic student delegation, almost upset tho Cats. Although the boys from Maryland put on a belated rally. Villanova still had enough to win and eked out a 53 to 51 victory. The- Jaspers from Manhattan, invaded the Field House, just three nights later and defeated the Wildcats, 52-48, in a nip and tuck affair. Tommy Sabol. pourod in 16 points as the Squire's boys reached their highest score of the young season when they trounced Scran- ton University. 79-40. Princeton's Tigers were the first road game of the season and the Cats though they played good basketball all the way. dropped a hcartbreaker to Old Nassau. 40-39. Brookt Ricca gets a robound. Brookt and Paul Arizan war fha Villanova mainstays undar tho boards. Both becama stronger with aach successive contest. Lao Wolf (3) it also shown. 222 The Villanova Vanity Basketball toam of the 1947-48 season, I t row (left to right): Loo Wolf, Perry Del Purgatorio, Joseph Hannan, John Cronin, Sherwin Raiken and Jake Novin (trainar). 2nd row: Coach Al Severance, Brooks Ricca, John Weglicki, Paul Arizen, Raymond Petit, Thomas Sabol, and John Kennedy (manager). Speedy and ambidexterous. Jackie Cronin is under tor a hook shot against Mt. St. Mary's. Jackie was very effective when the Sever- oncemen were using the fast break. Shy Raiken (12) duplicated this action often when the Wildcats broke down the court. Their successful rally against Rutgers was typical of the Main Liners when they had their good nights. Lehigh was the last home game before Christmas and the Villanovans presented the Engineers with an 85-45 lacing. Leo Wolfs brilliant floorwork. plus Shy Raikon's 14 points, led the Main Liners to their third win of the campaign. Engaging in its first intersectional battles in several years. Villa- nova met Eastern Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati during the pre-Christmas weekend. The lads from the Main Line had tough luck in the Louisville Armory, and lost to Eastern Kentucky. 56-54. However, the next night in Cincinnati, the Cat quintet found the Music Hall floor to their liking and put on the pressure to win from Cincinnati, 70-68. Returning from their holiday respite, the Villanovans got busy and won three games in a row. defeating Fort Dix. Navy and Rutgers, in the order named. The whole team racked up in the Dix game, with John Weglicki dropping in 15 to lead the Blue and White. Incidentally, last year's scoring record was broken when Coach Severance's boys scored 99 points. Navy's worse defeat of the year was suffered at the hands of the Severancemen as Brooks Ricca and Tom Sabol led their mates to a 61-39 victory. The defensive play in this game was superb as time after time the Cats stole the ball and controlled the boards. Against Rutgers in the first half the Villanova attack was com- pletely stymied and when the boys went to the locker rooms the score was 33-22, in Rutgers' favor. But when the Severancemen took the floor in the second half, it was a different story as the Wildcats outscored and outfought the boys from New Brunswick, 40-19, to wind up on the long end of a 64-52 count. During the next week the Main Liners met with some stiff oppo- sition as they lost two and won one. The Fordham club and Loyola's Jim Lacey, proved too much for the men of Villanova and the scores for these games were 59-57 and 61-49. respectively. Rider was taken into camp as Coach Severance substituted freely, giving the whole squad an opportunity to participate in the 66-54 victory. West Point was the scene of the next scrap and evidently Villanova did the majority of same as they trounced Army. 84-50. Once again the high geared offense was unstoppable as Brooks Ricca and Joe Hannan combined 32 points to lead Villanova to its ninth victory of the season. At Rockne Hall in Allentown, before a sellout crowd of 3.500 fans. Villanova was beaten by a good Muhlenberg team in the final minutes of play. Dan Mackin and Harry Donavan couldn't be stopped as they scored 46 points between them: while Arizen checked in with 18 points for the Cats. Game of the Year title belonged to the Rhode Island State fray, for a good reason. Before the firemen visited Villanova. It had been Frank Keaney's boast that he hadn't seen a new defense for his fire house offense in five years. Al Severance, however, devised a method to stop Mr. Keaney's high scoring five. By inserting a substitute each time Villanova scored a basket, play was stopped and the Wildcat defense had a chance to get set. It was through this method, and a display of shooting that surpassed any seen here this season, that the Cats were able to emerge victorious. The Blue and White sunk 30 out of 40 foul trios, and made good on 46% of their field goal attempts. Six men hit double figures as Tom Sabol and John Weglicki. led the way in the 98-85 win. Leo Wolf’s sparkling defensive play was the highlight of the Waynesburg tussle. The former Trenton Catholic oce held Bill Karmakovitch. Waynesburg's contender for state scoring honors. Thii pivot «hot by Brook Ricca (24) followed several of hi multitude of fake , which o deceived the opponent that two men went with the cutting of Leo Wolf (3). Genial Al Severance ha completed hit 19th year a a member of the Villanova Athletic Department. After a ttellar undergraduate career he served as graduate manager. Frethman basketball coach, and for the last 12 successful campaigns as varsity basketball mentor. Commonly referred to as “The Judge” this scholarly wit is a traditional figure on campus. Two of th« smaller playtrt ihow (Koir ability to 90 up. in th Lahigh game. Smartly t099«d rof it typical of man aniqnad by Ato BuihneH‘s Buraeu. to one point as the Main Liners rolled to a 65-41 triumph. A home and away series with Seton Hall, resulted in a loss and a win for the men of Villanova. Game one was played at South Orange, where the Blue and White lost 52-40. The Pirates led all the way in this contest, but it was a different story five nights later when the two teams met at the Field House. Pep Saul, of the Pirates. gave Villanova plenty of trouble, but it was nothing to what Paul Arizon and Brooks Ricca gave the New Jerseyites. Ricca and Arizen scored 47 points between them to pace the home team to a hard fought 68-60 decision. Taking to the road once more the Wildcats traveled to New York to meet the New York A. C. and St. Francis College on con- secutive evenings. A small court hindered Coach Severance s fast break and the home team, comoosed of former college stars, took advantage of this and a not too serious effort to upset the Wildcats. 51-49. On the next night however, perfect teamwork was the criterion as the Squires' boys humbled the St. Francis Terrier� in Brooklyn. Joe Hannon turned in a fine defensive game, while Leo Wolf's floor generalship exerted a steadying influence over the Villanova team. Georgetown really rubbed it in when they thumped the Cat quintet, 64-46 It just wasn’t the Main Liners' night as the Hoyas won their eleventh gome of the season. Ken Brown and Ed Brembs looked very good for the Hoyas. while Paul Arizen snagged 18 for a losing cause. For their last tour of the season the Wildcats journeyed to Bucknell where they easily defeated the Bisons, 80-44. con- tinuing their policy of never dropping two-in-a-row. Jack Crossin returning to the squad following a siege of illness, threw in 16 markers to pace the victors. The final game of the 47- 48 schedule was a return engagement with the Georgetown Hoyas. at the Field House, before a fair sized crowd of 2.400. Coach Severance shuffled the lineup all around and every combination clicked as the Cats terminated a successful season with a 71 56 win. Brooks Ricca and Paul Arizen once agam paved the way. showing a total of 41 points for the nights work. Perry Del Purgatorio, playing in place of injured Wolf, who reopened a cut over his eye. performed well on the defense. Finishing the season with a record of 15 wins and 9 losses the Cats w.th the new look (fast break) gave an indication of a very hopeful future. The naming of Robert Major McDonnell. 46. as Freshman basketball coach, will provide the Varsity with well- trained material and serve to insure this brilliant future. 226 VILLANOVA BASKETBALL RECORD 53 Mount St. Mary . 51 48 Manhattan 52 79 Scranton . . ...... 40 39 Princeton .40 85 Lehigh . 45 54 Eastern Kentucky 56 70 Cincinnati 68 99 Fort Dix 39 61 Navy ...................................... 39 64 Rutgers 52 57 Fordham..................................... 59 66 Rider ....................................... 54 49 Loyola 61 84 Army........................................ 50 60 Muhlenburg 67 98 Rhode Island State ...... 83 65 Waynesburg . 41 40 Seton Hall................................... 52 68 Seton Hall 60 49 New York A. C................................ 51 52 St. Francis'................................. 47 46 Georgetown................................... 64 80 Bucknell..................................... 41 71 Georgetown....................................56 Her shown wearing glasses. Jackie Crossin later switched to contact lenses. The speedy forward usually managed to got that extra stop on the de- fensive as he broke down the floor. 0 1 Purgatorio tries an over- hand shot as Ricca cuts. Sabol and an unidentified opponent engage in some pushing under the hoop. BASEBALL Thit Dartmouth Indian it ratirad via tha dapandabla Norm Klain to Fraddia Price channel. Stan Chajntcki (on tha mound) downed tha Indiant 5-0. Fraddy Prica ditplayt mid-taaton form in a tpring practice tettion. Rubber iweat jackatt, timilar to the one Prica woori, induce iweat and protect playart from cold windt. Tha fine follow-through of Al Litwa it tha tourca of much of hit power. 4 lit Row: Merilley. Baldeiiano, Aigeldlnger, Klin , Donahue, Green. O'Mel- Row: O'Brien. Ats't. Manager; Donaghue. Price, Weglecki. Siano. Collini, ley, Hartnett, D'Ambrosio, Kennedy. Manager. 2nd Row: O'Brien, Comerford. Chojnacki, Heilmann, Raiken, Blong, Neary, Litwa, Weiner� , Coach. 3rd Previews of the. 1947 Villanova Varsity baseball team were pervaded with these themes: Stiff Competition for Infield Positions. Abundance of Good Right- Handed Pitchers. Litwa. Casey and O'Neill—Fence- busters. and Rough Schedule Faces Cats. In the opener with Quantico Marines, two of the right- handed Pitchers. Bill Smith and Jigger Donahue, fanned 18 opponents and fencebuster Litwa tagged a three-run 1948 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 1. Dartmouth College. April 28. Pennsylvania. April 2. Harvard. April 30. Seton Hall. April 3. Princeton. May 5. Pennsylvania. April 5. Georgetown. May 8. Fordham. April 7. U. S. Naval Academy. May 12. Lehigh. April 8. Maryland. May 14. Fordham. April 10. Williams. May 19. Rutgers. April 14. Open. May 21. Boston College April 17. Bucknell. May 22. Holy Cross. April 19. Philadelphia Phillies. May 24. Siena. April 21. U. S. Military Academy. May 25. Williams. April 24. Muhlenberg. May 29. Loyola. Tho Wildcat mentor. Phil Weinert. for- mer Philadelphia Philliet hurler. and hard working manager of baiketball and bate- ball. Jack Kennedy, lean vanity candi- dates. homer as the Cats won, 5-1. Then followed two contests in the deep south where the Weinert men lost to Jack Coombs' Duke Blue Devils and the Tar Heels of North Carolina. The talented boys from the warmer climate had the added advantage of a longer spring training period. On this trip Freddy Price and Joe Lord began to acquire the hitherto disputed first and second base positions for themselves. Retreating into the North, the Wildcats rallied around Pitchers Stan Cnojnacki and Bobby Green as they rounded out their Easter holiday schedule by defeating Connecticut and Princeton. At West Point. Litwa again substantiated the claims of the pre-season writers by banging out a double and two singles, though the Main Liners bowed. 9-0. The great, versatile Cadet Glenn Davis played his usual role as star of the game. At this point in the season Joe Lord had gained undisputed possession of the second base position and Johnny Blong. Al Litwa and Dan Casey formed a Collegiate outfield second to none. Chojnacki won another as the Blue and White repeated their conquest of the Quantico Marines. Charlie Comer- ford. who was alternating with Freddy Price for the first base spot, slammed out two decisive doubles as Villanova broke Seton Hall's undefeated run at seven games. This was a great 7-5 win for Bobby Green. The Hoyas of Georgetown were denied in their attempt to revenge their setback on the gridiron. The 'Cats were in command .all the way as Bobby Green coasted to a 12-6 win. Johnny Blong smashed a home run over the left center field fence, which is 380 feet away. These games developed many of the salient features BASEBALL Theie returning moundtmen garnered nine win in '47. Thi year Bobby Graan, Han Donahue and Stan Chonjnacki will ba without tha able lupport of Major1 McDonnell and Bill Smith who graduated. of the season. In the closing contests Bill Smith rallied to win his last two starting assignments. Norman Kline continued his fine brand of play at third. Dan Casey, away to slow start, found himself and won the plaudits of the Phillies scouts. Joe Lord and Bill Smith also signed with the Phillies. Frank O'Neill, another Senior, agreed to play A. A. ball with Mobile of the Southern Association and a Brooklyn affiliate. The cumulative team record was a good 12-5. This 1948 season Coach Weinert has decided to avoid a recurrence of the competition for the first base job. Freddy Price, a left hander, will handle these chores, while hard-hitting right-handed Charlie Cummerford will work the outfield. Charlie O'Malley, who spelled Frank O'Neill last season, is back again and is performing spectacularly. Pitcher Green is playing his Sophomore year in collegiate ball, while Chojnacki and Donahue are dependable vet- erans in their third year. Norm Kline is expected to surpass his two great years at third. Al Litwa is again entrenched in centerfield and will be ably assisted by Outfielders Johnny Blong. John Weglicki and Shy Raiken. If the gaps at second and short are plugged the Wildcats seem destined to approach the goals of their even high aiming supporters and the great expectations of the sports writers. The team's gruelling 24-gamc schedule is a fitting continuance to the unusually high calibre teams scheduled through the years. This most Traditional of all Villanova sports is in its 79th season. 231 A portion of the highly regarded Villenove track leam potat for the Bello Air. They ere: Itf row: McGehrin, McKenna, Irish, Othbar, and Kelly. 2nd row: Holmet, O'Brien, Fleming, McKee, McCreary and Conboy. What vould Browning Rott have taid fo caute tuch a thocked eiprettion on Jim Jumbo Elliott's face? 8ucky Coleman toart high info fhe tky at ho etfablithot a Villanova College record af 13'. Later he cleared 13', 4'J. in the Cleveland K. of C. meet. TRACK After completing one of Villanova's molt luccenful Spring tracl sessions, Coach Jim Elliott's trad luminarioi roturned to better their lait year perform- ances os Wildcots. Most talked about performances were those of George Guido, whose national fame became world wide, in September, after his most successful Scandinavian tour. Teammates Browning Ross ond George Thomp- son also made brilliant showings in the National A.A.U. meet at Lincoln, Nebraska, last July. Guido, after pulling up in the Senior Notional 200-meter dash, came bad to edge Dove Bolen of Colorado, for second ploce in the 400-meter run. a few strides behind Illinois' Herb McKenley. The place position nominated George for tho United States team of which was selected to tour the Scandinavian countries for a six-week period lost summer. Ross, whose second to Gorry Karvor in the IC4A mile was one of the sooson's surprises, took o second ploce in the Senior Nationol lO.CtOO-meter run. The Woodbury Wondor supplemented his second place showing with a fourth in the 3.000-meter Stcoplo Chase, won by his old nemesis. Forrest Efaw. Long striding Goorgo Thompson goinod a great victory in the Junior National 5.000-meter event. Villonova's cross-country team began a successful season with a 28-33 win ovor powerful Army. Thompson and Ross ran one-two in this meet. Two weeks later, the 'Cats traveled to New York and dropped a close one to New York University, although Ross finished first and Thompson took a third. Ken Osterberg, of the Violets, came in second. Meeting Fordhom on the following Saturday. Villanova lost 22-33 because Dave Williams end Ross were absent duo to illness. Despite the efforts of George Thompson and Tom Kennedy, the Wildcats were unable to win. Thompson, running his best time of tho season, won the cross-country grind in tho excellent time of 27 minutes and 13 seconds, over the Van Courtland Pork course which is nearly five miles long. Two woeks aftor. the 'Cats regained thoir winning ways, as they won over Soton Hall's harriers by a score of 18-38. As usual. Thompson and Rots finished first and second in thot order with times of 32:23 and 32:28 respec- tively. Gcorgo Thompson, lone Villonova entry in the National A.A.U. senior cross-country championships, finished fifth with the time of 33 minutes. 38 seconds. The 10.000-meter event was run over the hills and flats of Van The bulk of tho Villanova track stars round a turn on the new outdoor oval. They are. left to right: Jim McKenna. Browning Ross. Ed Fitxgerald. Jack Holmes. George Guide and George Thompson. Dapper track coach Jim Jumbo Elliot starts Guida, 08rien. Ross. Sholly, and McKee. The track team worked out in the Field House when the weather prohibited using the new outdoor board track. Gene Kelly practices his art In the closest race of tho evening. Jim McKenna. brightest of Ilia many Villanova freshmen track prospects, and Tom Irish, ara edged by George McDowd. representing the Shanahan C. C.. in ihe 50-yard dash at tha Sixth Annual Cemdan Maat. McKenna, on tha left, latar want on to win tha 600-yard run in 1:17.6. Courtlond Park. A weak later. on tha same course. Villanovo's harriers placed sevonth in tho IC4A cross-country championships with a total of 199 points. The meot was won by Manhattan College. Setting the pace for the Wildcats was Browning Ross, who finished fourteenth, his timo-being 27 minutes flat. Behind Ross and finishing nineteenth was teammate George Thompson. Tho third Villanovan was Jim Kennedy, who finished 49th. Browning Ross. Villanova's diminutivo distance star, was kopt busy during the Christmas vacation, placing third in the 300-metor run in tho Sugar Bowl Meet ond capturing tho featuro milo evont in the Washington Evening Star gamos. In the Washington moot on January 3. Ross ran awoy from some more highly touted track stors to win the mile evont in tho excellent time of 4:13.7. Browning jogged along in third place most of the way and then put on a finishing drivo to win in tho third best mile time of tho indoor season. The meet was run without spikes, on an unbanked slippery board track. In the Philadelphia Inquiror Moot Villanova's two famous trackmen. George Guido in the 300. and Browning Ross in the mile, both placed second in the'r respective divisions. The milo. which was won by Gerry Karver of Penn State, was a thriller all the way. Ross, in second place, edged out Leslie MacMitchcll of the NYAC. tho two-year winner of the Inquirer milo. by a foot. The Charles Poddock Memorial 300-yard dash was taken by Barney Ewell in a record break ing 32.2. three yards ahead of Guido. Villanova's first of two victories in this meet came in the 1.000-yard novice run whon Bill Shelly crossed the finish lino in 2:24.8. just eight-tenths of a socond short of the rocord. In the 1.000-yard handicap, Chorlio McKee, with a handicap of 40 yards, was first in 2:'5.4. George Guido scored his first of many indoor wins in the 600 on tho fol- lowing ovening at the Boston K. of C. gomos. National chompion at this distance. Guide scored his second straight triumph in tho Prout 600. gaining permanent possession of that cup in 1:13.3. In the Bishop Chovorus 1.000-yard run. Browning Ross placed third behind Barton of Michigan and Thigpen of Soton Hall. At the Miilrose meet in Madison Squaro Garden. New York. Goorgo Guide ran a fast 1:12.4 in tho Mol Shoppord 600-yard run, easily boating Roscoo Brown and John Hammack. In the Wanamokor milo. which was won by Gil Dodds in world's record timo of 4:05.3, Ross finished in fourth place. 100 yards behind tho winnor. Running in Boston for the second time of the season. Guido took the 600- yard dash and his third consecutivo meet os he dofooted Herb McKenloy in tho Hollis 600. McKonioy was trapped in at tho very beginning ond nevor threatonod. In the Hunter milo. Ross agoin troiled the incomparable Dodds who ron tho distance in 4:08.1. Browning's timo wos 4:22.5. The Now York Athletic Club Meet found Guide facing McKenloy ogain, this timo in the Buormeyer 500. At tho gun. Guide was thrown off paco by a shove and since he ran into further trouble ot the turn, he was forced to retire. McKenloy winning. In the Gil Dodds-less running of tho Baxter mile. Browning Ross placed third behind Gorry Korvor and Tommy Quinn. The mile-relay team running against Soton Hall and Georgetown, placed socond to the Pirates in the fostost t'me since 1941 of 3:21.2. The pole vault found Bucky Coleman toking fourth place at 13 foet. 234 TRACK George Guide comet from behind to win the Me! Sheppard 600 in the ennuel indoor gemot of the Mellroto A. A. et Mediton Square Gerden. Rotcoo Brown (loft) of the Now York Pioneer Club wet tecond end Army't John Hemmeck (right) wet third. Guide't time wet 1:12.4. An intight into hit periiitent determination to echieve greetnett through greduel improvement, cen be geined from Browning Rott' ttrein in fhit rece egeintt time. He it thown here dofoeting Jeck Milne. University of North Ceroline, end eiteblithing e 4:13.7 tchool record in the Wethington Pott Invitetion Mile. Tho 600-yard run ot tho Netionel A.A.U. meet in Now York wot to have boon tho rubber match betwoon Guide and McKenloy. Howover. although Guida ran a beautiful race. Davo Bolon. a dark horte from Colorado, captured tho evont with Guida tecond in 1:11.8 only a fifth of o tecond behind tho record. With Browning Rott taking tecond in tho mile run. Villanova't trackmen took oighth place in the IC4A meet in Moditon Square Garden. Thit wat tho tocond contecutivo year that Coach Jumbo Elliott't charget attainod that por- tion among tho loading collogot of the country. Rott wat beaten by Karvor in a tlow 4.22 mile. George Thompton contributed two pointt to hit tcam't totol with a fourth in tho two mile event. Goorge Coloman added three more pointt by gaining a tio for tocond place with a 13-foot polo vault. First placo went to Roy Potochnik. of Marquotto. who toppod the bar at 13 feot, 4 inches. Potontiol pointt woro lost in tho 600 tine© Georgo Guida was unablo to compete. Howevor, on tho noxt week-end. spoody George captured tho featurod Casey 600 at tho K. of C. gamos hold in Madison Squaro Gardon, in the tocond festott tim© of tho tooson. In order to win. Guido wat forced to como from behind and ovorhoul McKcnloy. Ross took a fourth place in the Columbian mile won by John Toomoy. an ox-lllinois star. George Thompton. starting from scrotch. was in the runnor-up slot at tho end of tho 1.000-yard run handicap. Tho victor in this race was Dan McDonald, of Fordham University, who had a 30-yard handicap. Tho next moot, hold ot Baltimore, was the most successful ono of the seoson. at far at Villonova was concorned. Guide won tho 600 in 1:12.8 eosily as Dave Williams ploced tocond behind him. Browning Rost won the foaturod mile event in the relatively good time of 4:17.1. Tho mile relay team took their first major race of the season. Georgo Thompton took a second place in the two mile roce and Balfimoro sportt pagot were full of Villanovo the next day. On tho same afternoon. Bill Shelly, promising young freshmen, won tho 600-yard run at the Spiked Shoe moot at the University of Pennsylvania. Hit time was a good 2:17. All in all. tho frock tquad hod it's most successful tooson in the hittory of the tchool and the outlook it oven brighter for next year with several promis- ing freshmen joining the ranks. The teom will not lote any of it's major regulars by graduation. Guido and Ross, who havo run consistently well all year, ero practically sure bets for the Olympics. 235 IVrilAMUHAL !iVV1VI 11IVIi Schmidt. Both showed surprisingly good form. The 100-yard four-man relay was so closely contested that the judges had to be particularly attentive to catch the men in the correct order of finish. The difference between the Alumni and the Day-Hop time was only .2 seconds. Officiating was handled by Fathers Kemme. Girolami, Burke, and Wynn. Jack Burke, one of the best swimmers ever to graduate from Villanova. was the head starter. RESULTS 50-yard free style: I. Connoly. Day-Hops: 2. Feeny. Day- Hops. Almuni. 50-yard breast stroke: Veling. Alumni: 2. Gibbon. Day- Hops: 3. Bruyette. Barracks. 50-yard backstroke: I. Veling. Alumni; 2. Carrol. Day- Hops: 3. Claven. Alumni. Medley Relay: Alumni (O'Brien. Veling. Komarnicki): 2. Day-Hops. Final Team Standing: I. Day-Hops, 32: Alumni. 28: 3. Fedigan. 13. A well-balanced Day-Hop team, highlighted by the spectacular low-board grace of Charlie Jameson, nosed out Alumni Hall 32-28 in the intramural swim meet in the Field House Pool last spring. Fedigan Hall placed third. The winners placed in every event, taking a first and second in the 50-yard free style. The outcome of the meet was in the balance up until the final event, the 100-yard four-man relay. The Day-Hops needed a third to cinch the meet. Though Alumni team took first, the Day-Hops took a second, giving them the nod for the night's events. .Chuck Veling. participating in almost every event, was the force that held the runners-up together. Highlights of the meet included the close competition of the springboard between Charlie Jameson and Al , to , Jofinton ico, e0n i p,4c in the fe- i y HoP. el Sh0. r, 9 the Fett action on tho froestylo . . . Tom Clavin choert hit loading Alumni toam at Poto Hin. Frank Healy. Al Schmid, and an unidentified man shove off for the second lap. ©ne of al , uk°fonce ft,.a fi fififi fifi{ Among those competing in the Intr . mural Swim Meet are. front row: Pete Hin, Sill Monday. Milt Komarnicki. Al Veling Al Schmid. Hugh Johnson Tom Clavin. 0 Hagerty. Second row: Gene Bruyette. Ed Oougherty. Joe Baetiler Gene Feeney. Bob Greef. Jack O'Brien Pat Boylan. Third row: 0 ck Healy. Vic Mahon. Dick McKinley Charlie Jameson Jim Suarei Bill Carroll. Bill Gerold. George Gibbons Gene Egan, lou G l bert, Frank Healy. Fr. Ounne Hugh Maguire Bill Kolumko Tom Clavin executes a perfect swan dive in the Intramural swim Meet. Clavin took third place for Alumni Hall while Charlie Jameton. Day-Hops, and Al Schmid. Fedigan, were first and second. Fr. Thomas Burke, who, along wilh Frs. Kemme, Girolami, and Dunne, acts as diroctor of the Wildcat's tankmen, calls out the names of tho men scheduled for the next event. The 47- 48 race for the basketball crown, the most avidly fought over diadem of the intramural set-up con- tinued the league s reputation of being the hottest on campus. Comprised of eight of the most evenly balanced teams in its history, the championship was not decided until early in April, as a series of surprise upsets in the final week of play threw the league into a three-way tie for first place. Deprived of the use of the old Alumni Hall court, the teams moved down with their varsity brothers in the main gym where nightly the lights could be seen blazing. The league got off to a fast start with the Dorns down- ing Barracks 2 3. 26-24, only after staving off a last quarter rally. With Harry Knecht leading the way with 8 points in the first half, it looked as though the Dorns would make a rout of the game as they built up a 19-8 half time advantage. Bottling Knecht up effectively in the second half, the Frosh from the Barracks staged a sensational comeback only to have their 24-24 tie broken by Hank Fessler's last minute field goal. Austin, who had been established as league favorites had an easy time with Fedigan. downing Fr. Purcell's team. 33-23. in the opening game of the twin bill. Austin more than matched the height of the Fedigan club by their perfected use of the fast break, slowing up only in the final quarter after they had built up a sizeable lead. After a few games had been played, it was evident to all observers that the Dorns were the team to beat. MENDEL R. Mondschein, G. Mondschein. Rone . McDonough. Kilroy. Me- Donnell, Morris. Altman (Captain). ALUMNI 1st Row: Suarax. Lynch. Buckley. Griffin. Glavin. 2nd Row: Mac- Donald, Deem, Farley. Holland. Rice. Colette. AUSTIN Gellen. Trayer. Egan. Thompson. Diot, Bradburn, Barry. McCann. Roesqen. Doris (Captain). DOMS A. O'Brien, H. Knecht. P. Pellitto, H. Ways. R. Healy, M. Cheppa, F. Kempf, H. Fessler, R. Manske. % INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Sweeping through their first four games, Fr. Dunne's squad led the league as the first half ended. Austin, who had been upset by Barracks 2 3, and Alumni and Fedigan, both defeated at the hand of Fr. Kemme’s Austinites, shared a three-way tie for the second place berth with a record of three wins as against a single loss. Records fell by the wayside when the towering Fedigan club met the Day-Hops in the opening game of the second half play. With Tommy Flynn. 6:00 Freshman leading the way wi� h the season's high individual performance of 25 points, and Pete Stack, 6:04 giant with 17 counters, the Fedigan five rolled to a 71-18 victory over the hapless commuters. Besides Flynn's season record, the team broke all existing marks with their 71 point total. The second half progressed, according to schedule, until the final week of play when the form charts were thrown away as the Dorns had their nine-game winning streak broken by Austin. No sooner than that had hap- pened when, Barracks upset Austin enabling the Fresh- men to move into a three-way tie for first place. Austin started the festivities with a one-sided 33-20 victory over a Dormitory club which just couldn't solve the fast breaking sharp shooting Austin team. Led by Hal Diot and Billy Barry, Austin jumped off to an early lead before the Dorns could score. Fr. Kemme's team kept up their pace, and after running up a 15-point lead early in the second half, the outcome was never in doubt. After Austin had clinched first place, along came a never-say-die Barracks club with lanky Forward. Reds Dolan, leading the way with 20 points, to upset Austin to the tune of 9 points. 40-31. The Barracks' victory was due chiefly to their ability to stop Austin's scoring twins, Barry and Diot, holding both to 7 points each. Just as a schedule was being drawn up for the playoffs. Alumni Hall pulled the unexpected by upsetting the Dorns. A wild and wooly affair throughout, the Dorns were in tho ball game until late in the third period when they lost the one-two scoring punch, the Knecht brothers, Harry and Bill, via the foul route. John Farley, with 18 points, put on his best showing of the year just when his club needed it the most. Finally after the regular season ended. Barracks 2 3 and Austin met for the championship. The score was 43 to 39, as Austin Hall emerged the champions. The Intramural All-Star team was picked with Alumni's Frannie Buckley and Fedigan driving Forward, Tommy Flynn, picked at the forward posts. Buckley was the league's leading scorer, while Flynn was not far behind in the scoring race. Reds Dolan, a Freshman along with Flynn, was selected at the center spot for his outstanding boardwork in the cause of Barracks 2 3. Austin's Billy Barry and the Dormitories' O'Brien got the nod for the guard posts. Of the five men solected. only Barry and Buckley are repeaters from last year s all-star quintet. 239 BARRACKS I 4 J. Moran. R. Kate, J. Smith, W. Knecht. J. Egan, G. Keenan, E. Ttctiewietz. R. Cone. J. O'Brien, E. Doyle, J. Kryzytoik, T. Meconia, H. Pottupeck, L. Meiero. FEDIGAN J. Barrack. J. Delany, P. Stack, E. Sullivan, W. Savage, D. Frink, T. Flynn, J. Plunkett. DAY-HOPS Front row: P. Wright. S. Creamer, G. Pilot. Back row: W. Doyle, J. Ervin, G. Strohlein. R. Coyle. BARRACKS Dolen, Captain, Loughlin, Schroibcr, Brennan. Deyak. Lemmer, Wright, Fitzgerald. Tho Freshman Basketball team: Standing: Andriolo. Eng, Barr. Dolan, Brennan. Kneeling: Solinsky, Oeli, Kane. Gavin and Gecker. A Panntylvania back uhi a thoulder block at ha attempt! to power ovar Fitimeyer of tha Kittent. In this gam aggraitivanatt and powar over- thadowed co-ordination and dacaption. Fraquant weigh-int to chack on tha effactivenatt of tteam bath� and rigid dinting kaynota tha ISO lb. teaton. Appar- ently Jim Thompion hat only hit right arm to worry about. 151) PUUNU FUUTBALL Harry Knacht crottat tha dual ttripa on a 3-yard tlnnt through tha Tigar of Old Nattau. Captain Fitzmayar (S3) and Joa Mullin (IS) ara tha Villanovant thown. Lina Coach Joa Toppar, Hand Coach Tony Cocco, Attitlant Line Coach Oava Ryan and End Coach Milt Anderton, pictured at tha clota of one of their daily practice tattiont. All ware formerly member! of tha vartity. 1 Th« Kittont of 1947: I � Row: Cocco, Hoad coach; Wieand Torracino, Probort, Stonolalo, Ward. Morriwofhor. Fihmoyor. captain; Carroll, Knocht, McCaughan, Downey, Doylo Leighton, Ryan, anittant coach. 2nd Row: O'Donnell, auiitant coach; Bettino, Behen, Curtin, Comitky, Hamilton, Houdak, Thompton, Sc a no, McNaulty, Molloy, Helm, Farrell, Anderton. assistant coach. 3rd Row: Topper: assistant coach; Suarez. 0'8rien, Paccitti, Roughing, Ways. Devine, Furey, Stroble, Hoffner, Ham. Mahoney. Donnelly Borschke, manager. 150 POUND FOOTBALL The Kittens, under the direction of Head Coach Tony Cocco, opened their season with a 6-6 tie with Rutgers at New Brunswick, N. J. The game was marked by the defensive play of both teams, with Captain Bob Fitz- meyer as the Villanova standout. Rutgers scored in the first period on a 15-yard end run to take the lead. The extra point was wide. Late in the second period two consecutive passes from Harry Knecht to Joe Mullens resulted in a Villanova touchdown. The first, an over the center pass, placed the ball on the 20. On the next play the diminutive end scored to tie the game. Charlie Battino's attempted conversion was low. In the closing minutes Knecht returned a punt 64 yards and was brought down on the two. The Rutgers line held for four plays, and then the opposition gradually worked themselves out of their very precarious position and the ball rested at midfield when the final gun went off. Against Princeton before 2.000 the largest crowd ever to witness a 150 pound home game, the Kittens achieved their second tie, 6-6. Again the home team had to come from behind to keep out of the losing column. Collson and June, fleetfooted Tiger backs, alternately carried in the second quarter to set up the first score. June carried over from the ten. The extra point try was wide. Late in the second quarter, Bob Furey, rated the out- standing lineman on the squad, broke through to block a Princeton punt. Jim McCaughan recovered on the Tiger 18. Dick Devine and Bill Leighton carried to the three, from here Harry Knecht plunged over. The conversion was wide. The second half turned into a scoreless defensive battle. The following week, the Kittens, under the direction of Tony Cocco. Dave Ryan. Joe Topper. Vince O'Donnell and Milt Anderson, played in sub-freezing weather at Cornell. The throwing arm of Harry Knecht resulted in a score with Bob Probert on the receiving end. This time the six points were enough for a victory. Linemen Ned Hoffner, Jack Carroll, Bill Ward and Bob Furey with Bob Fitzmeyer proved too much for the big Red and the game resulted in a strong defensive struggle for which the 150 league is noted. The outstanding line play was a tribute to Coach Topper. Navy, the defending champions, continued its unde- feated streak by downing the Kittens, 26 6. for our first defeat of the season. Villanova's only score came in the kick-off return after Navy’s first touchdown when Bill Leighton jaunted 92 yards along the sidelines. Captain Bob Fitzmeyer executed the deciding block. The last year's game was repeated in this year's first half with the score 7-6 at halftime. But once more the Navy reserves proved too much for the Blue and White, and Navy rolled up 3 more touchdowns. The Kittens underestimated the Penn defensive when they met the Red and Blue for the final game of the sea- son at Goodreau Stadium. The ball carrying of Quarter- back Joe Curtin. Dick Devine (later noted by his team- mates as the outstanding back), and Harry Knecht placed the pigskin within the Quaker 20 four times but we could not score. With less than a minute to play a pass from Knecht to Downey and runs by Knecht and Devine of 11 and 29 yards respectively, set the ball down on the Pertn 14. Then in one of the fastest maneuvers seen this season, Villanova ran off four running plays in 30 seconds. With a first down on the 4 and less than 30 seconds remaining a low pass from center was recovered by Penn on their own 15 and the game ended with the Blue and White Lightweights settling for their third tie. In the post-season voting among the players, Captain Bob Fitzmeyer was deservedly chosen the outstanding player of the season. 243 SOFTBALL A shot of a typical crowd testifies to the enthusiasm for intra-mural softball. Many a humorous or deriding remark can be eipected to emanate from this assemblage. This is all out effort in a seemingly hopeless cause on the part of Altman. Third baseman Joe Donis awaits his arrival conforming to accepted procedure. Every spring when the ground begins to thaw and the days become longer, a sudden revival of iptra-mural sports activity occurs throughout the campus. This is due in the main to the spirit which is aroused by the favorite campus sport . . . softball. Beginning in the middle of April and continuing throughout the spring and summer semesters the game attracts just about everyone on the grounds. Although inclement weather marred the progress of the league last year, the spirit of both, spectators and participants, never slackened. As in the past, all the halls participated and the game’s were bitterly contested. High scoring frays were prevalent, though frequently a sharp pitching duel would take place. The championship of the league, organized by Fathers Kemme and Girolami, was won by a strong Alumni Hall combination with a record of six wins against two defeats. Second place was held by Austin Hall which won five and lost two. The Dorns placed third with four wins and three losses. Alumni Hall's aggregation was sparked by the superb hiiting of Weber, Lizak. Boyle, and Bedunski. Don Griffin was the star performer on the mound, turning in a fine job in every game in which he participated. For the second place Austin Hall team Joe Doris. Phil Jackway, Bill Savage, and Joe Liebner led the way in the five victories. Bill Nealon did the pitching for the team. To the disappointment of the fans, the scheduled dates for the meeting of Austin with Alumni had to bo continually postponed on account of weather, until finally it was impossible for them to meet. MENDEL Ist Row: Amoury, Da Simona. Gonauldi. Constan- ♦ino. Altman. 2nd Row: Sickler, Fitipatrick. Clark, H. Boyle. Gulotta, Muldoon. 244 SUMMER LEAGUE Although there were relatively few students on campus during the summer semester, a softball league was formed and three teams participated in a hotly contested race for the championship. With the help of good woather and long evenings there were no cancellations and all games went at least seven innings. Each team played ten games. Barracks II won the title with seven wins, one loss and two ties. Second place was captured by Bar- racks I with five victories against four defeats and one tie. Barracks III held down the cellar winning one. losing eight and tying one. The first game was played on July 14th at which time Ted Kirchner, of Barracks I. allowed only five hits and paced his team to a 5-4 victory over Barracks II. It was the only defeat suffered by the losers. One week later Barracks II defeated their rivals by the same score by which they had lost. From this time on they held undis- puted possession of the league lead. The highest scoring contest of the race was a 10-2 decision which Barracks II handed Barracks I. The victory was insured by a five-run second inning. In this frame the winners all took a turn at the plate. Joe Curtin, Barracks II catcher, slammed a long home run in the sixth inning to aid the cause. On August 18th the Summer League was concluded and another year of fun on the diamond was complete. Last year the play was finer than ever before and the spirit behind the teams offered a model for future competitions. FEDIGAN 1st Row: Traaca. Stack. Patil, Fillipalli. Knopp. 2nd Row: Stankay, Curtin, Michlak, Marra, Strobal. H. Knacht scoras for tha Domi. It'� tha nonchalant, tranquil mood of tha umpira. Stack, that makat thi� pictura diffarant. AUSTIN lit Row: Mondschain, Mondtchain, Malloy. Hattingar. 2nd Row: Elinsky, Coor. Salingar. Naalon. 3rd Row: Savaga. Doris. Barry, Ringlastain, Egan, Laibnar. 245 J. CUrk it two ttrikei down. Wonder how he did on the ne t good one. Don't kill it. Mac. Jutt meet it. How many timet theie wordt of advice were offered during the twilight contett. Thit particular Mac it R. McNulty. BARRACKS It� Row: Sweda, C. Daley, Trayer, F. Wation, Petorton. 2nd Row: McDermott. McNulty, G. CulUn. Monday. K. O'Brian, J. CoUy. 247 DOMS It� Row: Elliot� , Bortchke. Mayor. Knecht. McNally. 2nd Row: Fettlor. Doriety, Murray, DoGirolamo, Kollher, Polio� . Pat� ehl, Kcmpf. Thit trio of Comtantino, T. Amory. and Mulloy offor tome int rettin9 facial oxprottiont but wo can't aicertain the wKore-aboutt of the ball. All eyes «re focuiod on John McGowan'� putt. Thit foursomo of Jim Finagin, Tom McCarthy, McGowan, and Ed Crotty are shown practicing on tho Main Line Courso in preparation for the Tournament. liULF Highlight of the spring intra-mural program was the Golf Tournament which attracted 36 enthusiasts. This group of link devotoes was composed of former ViHanova stars and several dark horses. The matches were played on the nearby Main Line Golf Course. The pre-tournament favorite was Bob Casey, who had formerly represented ViHanova in intercollegiate play. Don Wieland was considered the best of the dark horses. Both of these participants scored easy first round wins. Wieland drew Casey for his second round opponent and the stage was set for one of the decisive matches. Casey was three up after the first nine. But Wieland's short shot, which had been hitherto erratic, began to hit the green with a professional touch. Don evened the match on the 16th and it remained so at the end of the 18th. Only on the extra hole did Casey cup a birdie which enabled him to beat the dogged Wieland. who made the hole in par. Harry Helms, Len McMonick. Kevin Murray and Bob Casey wore the somi-finalists. Casey was paired off with McMonick and he defeated Len in a tight match. Helms, duplicating his fine play in the first round against Bill Redmond, bested Murray in easy fashion. In the final round Casey's experience and consistency were telling. Helms displayed flashes of brillance but failed to bear up under the pressure of Bob's 84. which was the low round of the tournament . Helms was de- feated 6 down and the favored Bob Casey emerged the champion. Tom McCarthy gaits hopefully at green as he follows through after a practice shot. Tom was one of the long ball hitters of tho tournament. TENNIS A typical Spring afternoon on the excellent Villanove courtt it here pictured. The courti are in almott conttant use from morn till dusk. Expert at well at beginner can be obterved at any time. If body englith hat any effect, it lookt at though John Catby hat tcored an ace.” Only the camera can catch the comtantly changing, yet alwayt intent exprettion of tomo of the playert. While the average player may be no Kramer or Schroeder, ttill it it a lot of fun to go three tott and watch your tmathet and chop thott fall in there. But. oh. thote firtt fow weekt, when enthutiatm gett the better of common tente. While Villanove has no Donald Budges or Jack Kramers sporting on her courts, tennis is one of the most popular springtime activities at the college. Tennis as a sport has been largely confined to individual play and intra- mural tournaments since the beginning of the war when the sport was forced from the varsity roster. Plans now are in the making to revive tennis as a varsity sport once more for the 1948 season. Matches are to be scheduled with colleges from the surrounding territory as the varsity program at Villanova becomes complete again. Tennis at Villanova has never been confined to the team player. A school tournament has become one of the most interesting of the spring intra-mural events of the college. Besides those who play on the teams and in the tournaments there is the remainder of the devotees of fresh air and sunshine—the so-called duffers of the court. While these boys may not be masters of the per- fect half-volley or the top spin backhand deep to the back court, they keep the courts full in their quest for fun and a good time in the spring sun. 249 We do not always appreciate the gathering of forces which finally result in great changes. The extensive construction carried out on our campus this year has really affected student routine very little, so that most of us hardly recognize the mo- mentous importance of the year 1947-48. Yet, the courso of future years is being set for direction this very year. The editors and the staff of tho 1948 Bello Air offer their book as an enshrinement to memory of these now origins. The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Bryn Mawr, Pa. Offers Every Banking and Trust Company Facility INVITES YOUR PATRONAGE JEANNETT'S Bryn Mawr Flower Shop, Inc. SPECIALIZING IN CORSAGES BRYN MAWR. PA. 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We shall come In our dreams again With a prayer for Villanova And a sweet amen.