Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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Veritas TRUTH is an essential factor in every phase of a Villanova Education, but its presence is more notable in the academic field of endeavor. The truths of Catholic Faith and Scholastic Philosophy supply the fundamental basis upon which we establish the truths of all other branches of learning. UNITY of purpose and unity of action are necessary to the survival of every type of society, and collegiate society is no exception. The vital part played by unity in a Villan ova Education is best exemplified in the spirit of teamwork which pervades our varied program of var- sity and intramural athletics. CHARITY or love for God and love for our fellowmen are the most practice living for God and in harmony with their fellowmen in a variety of Religious and social extra-curricular activities. essential requisites for a happy and a holy life. Men of Villan ova 7Jrs-

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jf m eunaatm Who» is a Viilanova Education? Is 1» the student wearily grasping for the microscopic secrets of a living organism as the late winter afternoon shadows gather outside Mendel Hall? Is it the seminarian kneeling in meditation in the silent darkness of St. Mary's Chapel? Or is it the booming cheers which shake the Stadium as the rugged fullback crashes across the goal line, or could it be that light which burns late oach Thursday night in the basement of the C. F. building as the Villanovan is prepared for the presses? A Viilanova Education is all these things, and much more. It is the living embodiment of threo virtues urgently needed yet woefully lacking in modern society: Truth, Unity, Charity. The ideal of a Viilanova Education is the training of the whole in- tellect and will of the young man and the development of his whole soul through grace. Our traditions are not based upon massive buildings or effusive pedagogics, but upon the timeless achievements of men who, through the years, have endeavored to serve God and thoir fellowmen to the utmost of thoir ability. To these men and to all other men of Viilanova, past, present, and future, we reverently dedicate this 1951 Belle Air. UN itas

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6 THE MAIN ENTRANCE to Mendel Hall is passed by a high per- centage of Villanovans each day. Nerve center of the campus by reason of the administrative offices which it houses, Mendel Hall is also largo enough to accommodate the resident cafeteria, some dormitories, the science laboratories, and most of the en- gineering activity of the college. VILLANOVA IN 1856 was very small. To the left is the Monas- tery, in the center the Academy, now Alumni Hall, and at the right is a barn and residence combined. On the opposite page is the campus in 1872 and the college building completed in 1844 is to the right. In the center is St. Rita's Hall which had been the old Rudolph home, and to the left is the Cha pel and Gymnasium.