Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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and then some more Ift It ill fl III Residence. The moon-like glow of a street lamp on the chapel side of Austin Hall lends an unreal look to the undergraduate dormitory. A redecorated lounge on the far wing has been turned over to nursing students. Relaxing. Consolations and congratulations aro all part of the typical discussions after a surprise quiz. Notwithstanding the test, it's an excuse to stretch out on Mendel Field in the spring sunshine to work up energy for the next class. Reading. Mon like Pete Peterson and Bob Brown have been known to walk into trees on the way back from the Post Office while reading the day's mail.

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R s Not only the college playboy's rationalization of his an- tics, but also a sound educational doctrine is Villanova's claim that there are more than three R's. And whatever the activity—relaxation, recreation, reading—chances are that it will revolve around one of the campus structures, the grounds and buildings become the hub of life; dormi- tories, classrooms, the library, the chapel are centers of the sometimes frenetic (see Ryan, Rallies), sometimes placid, but always friendly life of the Villanova man. Here then, are the habitats—and the habits—of that engaging breed. Rallies. College songs, yells, confetti, contagious enthusiasm, the football team, and the chance that some Rosemont girls might slip in—these are the factors which cause hundreds to swarm into the Field House. 18 Ryan. Ebullient Athletic Secretary Bill Ryan picked up the nickname Go-Go, electrified a few rallies, became a Villanova institution overnight.

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DIVERSIONS The run comes across as a grimacing sem- inarian catcher puts a (late) tag on a sliding seminarian baserunner. Tense moment at the Rosomont Tea House finds Bill Westhead, right, and Nick Mazzoni in an afternoon-long bridge game. Bell ringing, siren howling, Dalmatian bark- ing, the indispensable Radnor fire truck drew residents to the pre-game pep rallies. Playing the role of nattily-dressed Christian gentlemen to the hilt, two Commerce and Finance fraternity pledges exchange greet- ings. 20