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A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, STUDENTS AND FRIENDS OF LA SALLE COLLEGE CENTENNIAL YEAR| Volume 5, Number 4, July, 1961 1963 Digitized by the Internet Archive
in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS members and Sloan Foundation
http://www.archive.org/details/lasalle171973unse La Sallk Joseph L. Hanley, '59
Editor VOLUME 5 NUMBER and Director of Alumni
President's Page Ralph W. Howard, '60 Assistant Editor Campus Events and The NinetyEighth Annual Commencement Director of News Bureau
Sports 1
Personal Patter i;
Progress Report h Robert S. Lyons '61 Sports Editor
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Registration for Evening School Students August 28-September
Beginning of Classes, Evening School September
Board of Directors Annual Dinner (tentative) September ,
Registration and Orientation for Freshmen September ll-l
Registration for Upperclassmen September 12-1!
Beginning of Classes September I
ANNUAL ALUMNI STAG REUNION (Tentative) October
Ballroom, College Union—9 p.m. to I a.m.—Admission $3.00
FIRST FEATURE—ALUMNI FILM SERIES (When Comedy Was King) Cci)ef Theatre, College Union—8:30 p.m. October
Board of Directors Meeting October I The five inaugural members of On Campus, 8:30 p.m. La Salle's "Hall of Athletes" are: (seated l-r) Ira Davis, '58; Frank Loughney, '40, and Al Cantello, '55. (standing l-r) Tom Sola, '55, and Joe Verdeur, '50 — (see "President's Page"). The La Salic Magazine is published four times yearly by La Salle College Alumni, faculty, students and friends of La Salle College. Editorial and Business offii at Olumni Office, La Salle College, Philadelphia 41, Pa. Member of American Aluir Council. Printed by Clark Printing House, Inc., 1228 Cherry Street, Philadelphia Pa. Engravings by Basil Smith System, 1016 Cherry Street, Philadelphia 7, Pa. Seco class mail privileges authorized at Philadelphia, Pa. Photographs by Mike Maicher On May 17, five La Salle College In the real world in which we live, ilumni became charter members of our however, we know that the fact of win- ,'Hall of Athletes": T. Francis Loughney, ning and the margin of victoi'y are im- 40, football Little All-American during portant both to participants and specta- ^a Salle' gridiron era; Joseph Verdeur, tors. A college student body, for e.xample, S50, Olympic Gold Medal swimming win- identifies itself with the team, and it ter and former world recoi'd holder; desires, even demands, victory. The tfhomas Gola, '55, La Salle three-time loyalty of the Alumni is similarly af- ^11- American basketballer; Albert Can- fected, and the interest of the graduates ello, '55, javelin world record holder and of a school in that school is definitely .960 Olympian; and Ira Davis, '58, affected by a winning team. Whether or iVmerican track record holder and Olym- not a team should be so important a pian in 1956 and 1960. symbol of the college in the abstract It was with justifiable pride that we order is a legitimate question. In reality, lonor these men for their e.xtraordinary however, it is such a symbol. Thus, the ithletic achievements, as well as for the dedication of the college to excellence lualities that have earned for them must extend to the athletic program as narked advancement in other areas of well as to its other programs—though, course, to ife. At a time when we are all disturbed of nothing like the same extent. Brother Daniel Bernian ibout the headlines and stories in the There are some who would have us same time the most important advantage (ports pages of our papers, the accom- believe that, on the college level, young that the young man may derive for his ilishments of these men, and, even more, people should be urged to revert to the life as a man and a Christian. he kind of men they are, restore our days of childhood and play as children "Everything can contribute to this ;onfidence in the inherent value of ath- play—simply for the fun of the game education: the consciousness of duty, the etics. It may surprise some, perhaps, and nothing else; they must dampen the legitimate desire for victory, small sacri- hat these ceremonies at our Annual desire to win, avoid serious competition, fices gladly accepted, a proper sense of \.thletic Banquet bring to mind a famous and accept both defeat and victory with honor. lersonage in Papal garb, meeting with passive equanimity. We are led to be- "Today there e.risfs a technique in 'iO,000 athletes in Saint Peter's Square lieve that such an attitude would develop every branch of sports which not only fa- n Rome, lauding the good athlete and a truly "adult" approach to athletics. cilitates the attainment of good results, iting the value of athletics. His Holi- We fi'ankly doubt not only the possi- but achieves ichat amateurism, even less, Pope Pius XII, widened the hori- bility of interesting naturally competi- though animated by good will, can never ,ons for the athlete of the twentieth tive Americans in such a program, but attain. Still the employment of technique, entury, both as to principles and norms. the value of attempting to do so. For although it is a necessary element in com- In his remarks on that occasion. anyone involved in American education jK'titions especially, is neither the whole There can question nuist that \ be no that athletics admit there are real values, of sports nor even the best part. jilays a very important role in the Ameri- for the paiticipants, for the college, and "Technique in sports, just as in the »an scheme of things: This can be seen for the college community, in a sane arts, sliould not obstruct the development jn the great number of participants, the and wisely regulated program of inter- of spiritual forces, such as intuition, will, Iven greater number of spectators at collegiate athletic competition. Pope sensitive aivarcness, courage, and tenac- .thletic contests, and the obvious im- Pius XII, in the remarks before alluded ity: basically, these are the real secret lortance attached to athletics by the to, outlined the harmony between Chris- of every successful effort. kress, radio, and television. Nor can tian principles and athletic activities in "Neither a physically perfect contest- jhere be any question that the impor- this way: ant nor the scrupulous observance of all jance attached to athletics today has "What lire the norms of a sports train- the hints of technique acquired from j;iven rise to fretful and recurring prob- ing that is Christian^" asked Pope Pius coaching experience arc sufficient to lems in the fields of education, or reli- XII. "No one expects a double list neatly achieve a victory jvorthy of admiration gious practice and morality, and even in divided of those which look to the Chris- and of arousing enthusiasm. Cold tech- he social area. It is not remarkable, tian and those tvhich concern the sports nical perfection not only impedes the hen, that the Church, ever conscious of enthusiast, because they mutually inte- acquisition of those goods of the spirit ,he needs of the changing times, should grate and complement one another. which sports aim to achieve, (ndeavor but even to give us wise counsel on "By positive action, education in sports when it leads to victory, it satisfies laatters that have such wide-ranging will tend to develop the faculties of in- neither him who employs it nor .epercussions. those telligence and will, especially in eompeti- who attend for spectator enjoyment. Most people know that, in the ideal tire I contests: the former by training a "Sports training aims also at develop- •ituation, the members of a team are yoiitli to reflect, to judge, to use his ing in the young the virtues proper to ioached and taught as well as possible, energy u-isely, to foresee the tactical this activity. pd encouraged to play their best. People movements of his adversaries and to be "These virtues are, among others, a ^gree that the sport should aim at the able to seize the opportune moment for loyalty which excludes noral and taking refuge in physical development of the the use of his own reserves of energy and subterfuges; an openness to instruction |ilayers and should provide a wholesome skill. and obedience to the wise iversion for the spectators. commands of Its recrea- ".More difficult is the training the of the coach of the squad; the spirit iional and educational of self- values, in the n-ill. whose vigor in competitive sport renunciation when one has to eepest sense of fade into those terms, should be can be said to be the determining factor the background so that the team interests ts real values. of successful effort, while being at the (Continued on page 6) t
English — $300 for a research .study ( CAMPUS area high school and college curriculum ;. Psyvhuloyii — $1,300 for a study cC
the ecology of (La Salle) College. "Th s^ EVENTS research seeks to identify the cduc; - tional and psychologically-functional en- vironment of La Salle College." HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE STUDENTS TRAINING PROGRAM Twenty-four outstanding science stu dents of area public and private higl jT l'^ jr ^ a .P' S" ^ schools begin studies at La Salle in summei' training progi'am sponsored b the National Science Foundation. Thirteen public high school student; and 11 attending private schools are tak- ing pait in the program, which was madi possible by a $6675 grant by the Founda- tion. Dr. John S. Peimy, chairman of La Salle's biohigy depaitment, directs th
program, which aims to "identify aii'l encourage superior high school student with excellent potential of becomin; scientists and to accelerate their aca demic development." Dr. John Bogacz, assistant professoi of biology, and Dr. Max Barth, associate professor of chemistry, are conducting
the progi-am, utilizing the facilities ol the microbiology laboratories of the col lege's new $2.5 million Science Centei' Selected from 239 applicants repre senting 162 schools, the students are taking part in an actual scientific in- College Trip To vestigation involving a search for newj Brother Daniel Bernlan Bids Farewell To Those La Sallians Taking The First "La Salle Europe." antibiotics from soil micro-organisms. ALUMNI FILM SERIES ARCHBISHOP KROL RECEIVES Archbisho)) Krol was presented by Beginning in October of this year, thd for Alpha Epsilon Honor Society of the HONORARY DEGREE AT I'hiladelphia builder, John McShain, the honorary degree of Doctor of Peda- Alunmi Association, in conjunction witli EXERCISES FOUNDER'S DAY gogy. Brother Francis also received the the Office of the Vice-President for Aca Archbishop John J. Kiol, D.D., received Pedagogy degree, for which he was pre- demic Affairs and the Union Director's! one of three honoiary degrees given at a sented by Brother F. James, F.S.C., Office, will present a series of films en " \1 Founder's Day Convocation, in the Col- assistant professor of Theology at La titled British and American Comedy. lege Union Ballroom, on May 15, 1961. Salle. Keelty was presented by Brother One film will be shown once each montW Convocation, which marks the duiing the months of October to April The F:. James, F.S.C., assistant Treasurer at feast day of St. John Baptist de La Salle, La Salle, for the honorary degree of Included among the films which will bq is also the traditional occasion for the Doctor of Laws. shown are: When Comedy Was King;\ presentation of jjrizes to outstanding ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION H(ij}]ticst days of Yonr Life; Court Jes students, and .'58 seniors were accepted AWARDS FOUR RESEARCH GRANTS tcr: The Importance of Being Earnest ;\ Aluuini l)y Alpha Epsilon, La Salle's The La Salle Endowment Foundation Horn Yesterday; Lady Killers, an Honor Society. dincrieve. has awarded grants totaling .'i;4000 to Other honorary di^iee recipients were four La Salle College departments for Tlie program will include a commen- builder James Keelty, Jr., of Baltimore research projects and equipment. tary of approximately ten minutes to be (Md.), and Brotlier Eingan Fiancis, The foundation, incoiporated in 1946, given prior to the showing of the movie. The introduction will deal with either F.S.C., principal of La Salle High School. is dedicated to furthering the work of the genre of specific film, Brother Beti'and Leo, F.S.C., director of tlie Chiistian Brothers. Robert Walters, comedy, the or the star or stars featured in the de La Salle College in Washington (D.C. ), of William H. Walters and Sons, is delivered the main address, and the Rev. president. mo\ie. Refreshments will be served after the MaiTv Heath, O.!'., La Salle Chaplain, The La Salle departments and their showing. gave the Invocation. Di'. John A. Guis- respective awards are: Series tickets will be sold on a sub- chard, chairman of La Salle's Modern liiiilogy — $2,500 for equipment for scription basis or may be purchased the Languages Depaitment, was toastmaster micro-biological research. evening of an individual performance. at the Founder's Day dinner for seniors, Ch( iiiistry — $2,500 for equipment for I'lans call for tlie m(j\ies to be shown in parents, and faculty in the Field House project in Circular Paper Chromatog- the College Union theatre, Sunday
after the Con\ ncation. raphy. evenings at 8:.'-tl) )).m. DAVID BEEBE, '57, ORDAINED signment to the La Salle command, he 209 RECEIVE "Ph.T" DEGREES The Reverend Father David E. Beebe, served as chief of the military personnel Wives of 209 La Salle College day and '57, was ordained a priest for service in management division. Continental Army evening division seniors received "Ph.T. the Camden Diocese, Saturday, May 27, Command, Ft. Monroe, Va. —Putting Him Through—degrees," at 1961, in the Cathedral of tlie Immaculate special 'commencement' ceremonies held CLASS OF 1951 lO+h REUNION onception, Camden. The Ordination Rite — Sunday, June 4, in the College Union was conferred by the Most Reverend On Sunday, May 12th, the Class of Theatre. Celestine J. Damiano, D.D., Archbishop- 1951 held its First Annual Cocktail Hour Special honors were given Mary Ellen Sishop of Camden. and Dimier-Dance in the College Union T. Dronson, wife of John M. Dronson, Building on campus. Under the co-chair- evening division economics professor. manship of Ed Walsh and Bill English, The Dronsons, of 4038 S. Warner Road, the affair was a tremendous social suc- Lafayette Hills, are expecting their cess. At a Directors meeting held on eighth child. Friday evening. May 26th, it was re- Brother Gervald Henry, F.S.C., voca- ported by Treasurer Jim Sullivan that tional dii'ector of the Baltimore District the aff'air was also a financial success. of the Christian Brothers, delivered the Assisting the co-chairmen on the vari- "commencement" address. ous committees were President Jim Mc Brother Daniel Bernian was the Pre- Closkey, Vice-Pi'esident Charlie Cava- siding Officer, and Bi'other Gregorian nagh. Treasurer Jim Sullivan, Ken Boyle, Paul, F.S.C., evening school dean, pre- Fi-ank Halt, Joe McAveety, Tom Mc sented the wives for their degrees. Ginty, Fin McGregor, Dan Ragone, John COLLEGE OFFERS EVENING SUMMER Harry Schenkel, Al Schoellhammer and CLASSES FOR FIRST TIME Sykes. La Salle summer sessions opened Mon- In addition to the committee, the fol- day, June 19, 1961, with evening summer lowing members attended: Ed Barnes, classes offered for the first time in the Sig Bradfield, Frank Blaszczyk, John College's 98-year history. Campbell, Convery, Bill Collins, Hugh Day summer classes offer 17 subjects Dick Cullen, Chester Cyzio, John Dixon, during the two sessions, the first of Daisley, Dachowski, Leo Dodd, Dick Ed which opened June 19 and closes July 21. Durning, A. Donatelli, Joe Duke, Joe The second day session begins July 24 Joe Earley, Bill Earley, Frank Edgette, and ends August 25. Matt Fanning, Ed Fleming, Jim Flatley, Ten subjects—accounting, economics, Charlie Hig- Joe Granahan, Tony Heck, English, industry, marketing, mathema- gins, Joe Hughes, Jack Haggerty, Steve tics, philosophy, psychology, religion, and Imms, Charlie Horan, Len Konopka, Jim statistics—will be offered during the Magowan, Don McDonnell, Frank Mul- Father Beebe, a philosophy major three evening sessions, the first of which laikey, Joe Novello, Bill O'Callaghan, while at La Salle, is a graduate of St. ends July 20. Two other sessions will Bob Peterson, Lou Rakszawski, Joe Rich, Benedict's Grammar School and North- close on August 24. Walt Rosowski, John Ryan, Bill Seiber- east Catholic High School. After grad- Brother Francis Emery, assistant pro- lick. Ed Sweeney, John Tillger, Ed Wall uating from La Salle in 1957, Father fessor of English, was recently appointed and Bob Weinman. completed his formal studies in Theology diiector of the 1961 summer sessions. Directors announced that the at St. Mary's Seminary, Roland Park, The Maryland. Second Annual Dinner-Dance would be next year. They also an- Father Beebe celebrated his first held in April of get-together Solemn Mass at St. Benedict's Church, nounced that the first Stag Sep- Philadelphia, on Sunday, May 29, 1961, of the season would be held in late tember at which time election of Officers at 12:00 a.m. A reception followed at held. will get 12:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. would be The stag also under way the 1962 Membership Drive ^Father is now stationed at Our Lady of iMount Carmel Parish, Camden. and it is hoped that the entire class will support this drive and obtain their mem- COLONEL BENNETT PROMOTED bership cards on initial request from the Colonel William J. Bennett, Artillery, committee. USA, commanding officer of La Salle College's R.O.T.C. Detachment, was pro- GOVERNOR LAWRENCE SPEAKER moted to the rank of a full Army Colonel. AT CENTENARY LUNCHEON Col. Bennett is the first officer to Goverrior David L. Lawrence was the achieve the rank while commanding the principal speaker at a La Salle Centenary La Salle unit, which numbers over 1200 Fund report meeting and luncheon on cadets. June 2, in the Burgundy Room of the A 1940 alumnus of the U.S. Military Bellevue Stratford Hotel. Academy, Col. Bennett has been com- Governor Lawrence is general chair- manding officer of the La Salle unit since man of the Centenary Fund drive, a four July 1959. During World War Two, he year eff^oit culminating with the College's Frank Blafcher, Alumni and Class served in the Southwest Pacific cam- 100th anniversary in 1963 to raise $2 of 1956 President, Awards Class of 1956 Loyalty Plaques paign, and in the Korean Conflict served million for expansion to meet the de- to Adolph Birkenberger, "61, and Brother with the First Army Corps. Before as- mands of increasing enrollments. Gregorian Psul. ALPHA EPSILON HONOR SOCIETY Tlie Alpha Epsilon Honor Society of the La Salle College Alumni Association was founded in 1936 by Brother Emilian James, F.S.C., then Provincial of the Baltimore Province; Roland Holroyd, Ph.D., Piofessor of Biology, La Salle College and Doctor Joseph J. Sprissler, Vice-President for Financial Affairs, La Salle College.
The purpose of the Society is to ex- tend some measure of formal recognition to members of the current graduating class for their scholastic and extra-cur- ricular activities while in attendance at La Salle.
Members are privileged to wear the AE key, the official symbol of the Society, and will become lecipients of Certificates of Membership. Induction ceremonies involving conferment of the Key are tra- ditionally held in conjunction with the Founder's Day e.xercises, May 15. The Society's present officers are: John A. Clement, '.39, president; John S. Penny Ph.D., '37, vice-president; John L. Me Closkey, '48, secretary, and Joseph L. Hanley, '59, executive secretary and treasurer. Mr. William J. Woestendiek, Editorial Director of the Long Island (N, Y.) NEWSDAY, Explains an Amusing Point to Some Members of the Audi ence Who Attended His May 18th Alpha Epsilon The present membership, including Alumni Forum Lecture. those selected from the Class of 1961, numbers 534. M. Scanlon, Richard M. Schieken, Gerald PRESIDENT'S PAGE In an effort to stimulate and reawaken J. Smith, James T. Sedlock, Anthony R. (Continued from page 3) interest in the Society, the officers of Szczur, Eugene R. Valentine, William V. may be furthered; faithfulness to obliga- Alpha Epsilon Welch III, Timothy E. Welsh, Robert J. inaugurated a series of tions undertaken; modesty in victory; lectures in the fall of 1959. Young, Joseph P. Ziegler. ' generosity toward the defeated; a calm During the past academic year, the i PLAY BY LA SALLE MAN sjiirit when luck runs badly; patience Honor Society sponsored lectures by Mr. Vv'INS toivards spectators who are not ahvays CONTEST ) Robert Roth, Chief of the Philadelphia Robert J. Myers, '59, presently a grad- moderate; justice if competitii'e sport is I Bulletin's Washington Bureau; The Hon- uate student at Iowa State University, tied to financial interests resulting from orable Richardson Dilworth, Mayor of tied foi- first place in the ninth annual voluntary agreements; and, in general, Philadelphia; Mr. Francis X. Stanton, National Collegiate Playwriting Contest. the chastity and temperance recommended Vice-President, Benton and Bowles, Ad- by the ancients. His play. Lone/ Island Aboard, tied vertising, and Brother E. Austin, F.S.C., "Hence it is not the strength of one's Assistant with Lullaby, by W. A. Clark of Prince- Professor of Psychology; and )nusclcs, not the quick reflexes, nor the Ml-. ton University, in the short play compe- William J. Woestendiek, Editorial victories easily attained that constitute Director of the tition. The authors will share first and Long Island Ncwsday. the nobility and the attractiveness of In addition, the Society second prize money totaling $300. also sponsored a sports. It is rather the sure dominion showing of Laurence Oliver's Henry V. DR. CIESLA GIVEN over one's spiritual facidtics." Those members of the Class of 1961 FORD FOUNDATION GRANT In the light of such lofty ideas, we who were elected to Alpha Epsilon are: Dr. Casimir Ciesla, associate professor pledge ourselves, therefore, in spite of Brother Gerald Malachy, F.S.C., Ronald of Economics at La Salle College, has human frailty, to continue our efforts to G. Annitage, Edward V. Bachofer, Paul been awarded a $1000 Ford Foundation provide what is best for our students F. Betz, James J. Bin'ns, John Brabazon, Fellowship for a faculty research semi- academically, spiritually, and culturally; Francis J. Carlin, Jr., Cornelius T. nar in Economics this summer at Prince- and we have every confidence that a sane Creeden, Peter De Filippis, Edward A. ton University. Seminar participants will and wholesome program of athletics can Denner, Anthony C. Delgado, Paul d'He- devote full time to research and writing do its part in helping us in this great douviile, Henry M. Di Rienzo, Joseph F. in the field of Price Theory. task. Donnelly, Eugene A. Dragonsky, Philip J. Fisher, Peter J. Gibbons, Edward S. Gryczynski, Francis J. Helverson, James If this issue is addressed to your son who no longer main- F. Henderson, Matthew D. Janczewski, tains a PERMANENT address at your home, please notify the Joseph A. Keough, Jr., Joseph S. Mc Alumni Office, La Salle College, Philadelphia 41, Pennsylvania, Auliffe, Robert E. McKenna, Donald of the new mailing address. F. Markol, William J. Mistichelli, Law- THANK YOU rence J. Quinn, Jon Robert Rinehart, John W. Rudy, Robert J. Rush, Jr., Thomas .
. . Today's college represents far
more than a seat of academic
learning. It has become a central
influence on community thinking*
LA SALLE COLLEGE
THE NINETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
iither Daniel Bernlan confers honorary de- ^>es upon four recipients at 98th Com- .^ncement Exercises. The four degree |lders are (I. to r.): Dr. Francis J. Mc- ^ary, the Very Rev. C. Albert Koob, O. ienn; the Very Rev. John A. Klekotka, S.A., and Governor David L. Lawrence.
Tuesday, lune 6. 1961
S o'clock in the ailemoon
Presiding Officer
The Honorable David L. Lawrence Governor
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CONVENTION HALL PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
is Excerpt and Those FoUoirinc/ Arc 'he Commencement Address Delivered by onoralile David L. Laivrence.
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Your training will stand you in good stead in the years to come, for La Salle has concentrated on the evaluation of your spiritual being as well as your intellect.
THE BACCALAUREATE MASS
Church of the Immaculate Conception
TUESDAY. JUNE 6. 1961
10:00 A. M.
Celebrant An Integral part of the CommencemenT Oa\ Exercises is the Baccalaureate Mast. Reverend Clement Burns. OP., S.T.Lr.
Deacon
Reverend Mark Hcaih, OR. PhD.
Sub-Deacon
Reverend James A. Driscoll. O.P., S.T.L.
Sermon By
Very Reverend C. Albert Koob. O.Pracm.
Principal, Bishop Neumann High Sthool
Marshal
Brother D. Thomas. FSC . Ph.D.
Singing fur the Mass
Student Brothers' Choir from Anselm Hall,
La Salle College, under the direction of
Brother Eric Auguaiine, F.bC ... At the same time this beloved in-
stitution is conferring an honor-
ary degree upon me, my son has
completed his course of study and
received his degree.
PROGRAM
Processional—Pomp and Circumstance E'g*'
The Invocation Reverend Mark Heath, O.P., Ph.D. CaWtge Qiaplain The National Anthem The Assembly
The Presentation of Candidates
Certificates of Proficiency
Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Arts
Brorher Gregorian Paul, F.S.C., Ph.D.. LLD. Brother G. Robert, F.S.C, M.A. Dean of The Evcniog Division E)ean of the School of Arts and Scimkcs
Bachelor of Science Master of Arts
Brorher David Cassian, F.S.C, M.A. Brother M. Fidclian, Fi.C, Ph.D. Dean of the School of Business Administration Vice-President for Academic Aflairs
The Conferring of Degrees in Col'RSE Brother Daniel Bernian. F.S.C, Ph.D., LLD. Vhile Governor Lawrence received an hon- President of the College rary Doctor of Laws degree, his son, Jerry, A Graduate Speaks Paul E. d'HedouvUlc, '61 |2ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a lajor in Preparation for Law. The Awarding of Commissions
In the U. S. Army Colonel William J. Bcnnen, U.S.A. Professor of Military Science
In the U. S. Marine Corps Lieutenant R. P. Rogers. U.S.M.C Assistant Officer Selection Officer The Conferring of Honorary Degrees
Doaor of Pedagogy
Very Reverend C Albert Koob. O.Praem. Principal. Bishop Neumann High School
Sponsor; Brother F. Christopher, F.SC. Ph.D.
Very Reverend John A. Klekotka. OS.A. President. Vilbnova University
Sponsor: Joseph F. Flubacher, Cd D.
Doaor of Laws
Francis J. McGcary. M.D.
Physic i in
Sponsor: Roland Holroyd. Ph D . ScD.
The Honorable David L. Lawrence Governor, The Commonwealrh of Pcnns>Iv.inia Sponsor: Brother E. Clemenrian. F.SC. M.A.
The CoMMENCEMrNT Address The Honorable David L Lawrence
The Benediction Reverend James A. Driscoll. OP.. ST.L.
Recessional—Triumphal March Verdi
Organist, Brother Eric Au^usiine. FSC. ... /4s graduates of the 1961 Class at
La Salle College, you will find the
world you enter as educated adults
filled with the distinctive chal-
lenge of our time.
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EVENING DIVISION
< C K K T I F I C A T t OF I' R O F I C. I K \ . \ O'Donnell Robert M. AiU-n Oiinnld )jim-s Dih-mi l-hn I lni.>llifn>.» Rjvmond Joseph
I li-iirv Robert Paul Strasavich SiJnlc\ 1- Br/%ski Raymond Sreplicn l)inni ii^ki K.i(7rn George Tabone J.^-ph F. Burke W'lllum Joseph Lximkuliler Victor Robert joieph Tangi Tlionus Cdwjrd C>rso r.Klurd Mjrtin I Inl Werner I lenry Naltcr Wiilum riiclurJ C-sfiTovc Francis Xavier W^alon, Jr. BACH F.I. OR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Mnxima Cum Laude Andrew C. Lavcrty Ji>seph Olcszycki Magna Cum Laudt
Jnscph H. Kt'oii'jh. Jr. Robert Mcrrilt Neumann Da\id Joseph XLMaitcr Milion Frank Whiiehcad Cum Laude Charles AuguMus Bov- en Charles Joseph FIvnn Jowph Frani-is Donnelly Donald F. Markol John Joseph Litttey
AbKitt J.imcs Patrick Edwards Harr\' Langlcy John E Powell MiLhacl J. Louis Paul Farrell Joseph Wilh.im Lesser Edward Paul Pussinsky Eugene J. Abel CliJilcs Albert Agncw. Jr. Thomas Francis I indcU \\'itliam James Lincy Lawrence John Quinn Tiederick Willian^ Aikcn, III llcniamin C. C Fisher Siegfried Eric Liss Joseph P. Raffaele Edward Lvnn R.inild Guv Armitagc Phihp J, Fisher John Hugh Thomas Regan
Willmm George Armstrong Tlnom.;s Joseph Fit7geralJ r>crnard JuiC[ih Andrew McCann Theodore Martin Rogers, Jr.
tJuard Ji>seph Bcrmet ! -l.n \'inient Fox Daniel Jt»seph McCarthy StanlcA' Rosen
Robert Quigg Bishop I rail' is l.im-'s Frv Rohtrl Francis MrC(X)l John V. Rosetti Members ol the graduating class are shoMf George Ldwin Blatkmore. Jr. Pv.Seri E. Gibs..n John Uwis M.Erlam Robert Ralph Roslien John E. niav Eilmoiid Franiis Gridea John Jude McFadden Harry Anthony Scarpiello at the Commencement Exercises, which we( Francis Sr. Allen Edward C''e<">rge Bobnd I loward Francis Giison John McHalp. Theodore Schaefer held at Convention Hall. Dern.inl Rovle Ji'seph Diminic Giovanetti Fdi'-ird William MiLiu^hlin John Rutherford Scott, Jr.
J.imfr* Martin Brett, Jr. Vin>.ent Joseph Gisondi Francis \. McLaughlin Charles E. Scully, Jr.
Jftsfjih Patrick Brvncr John Joseph C>olden Ge'ard F, McLaughlin Ra\Tnond Charles Sciberlich Gosnear .\nil.-cw MlLci-s Frank Willnm Eugene Cahill William J Joseph M. Shaw Gramlich Robert Taylor J.^iln Jowph Campbell Raymond Wilham Murd.vk J, McLcod SheafFer, Jr. John loseph Campbell, III R.ivmond Franns 1 lagen Elmer Wjlli.im McNamee, Jr. John Joseph Sliortall AnlhoTiv Ilenrv Cannone Fuc;inc R.dph Mihn J.imes Thomas McPcak Charles Joseph Silk C-erard James Canrwell Willum Waller Haines James Joseph McPhillips Donald Anthony Sivick
Jeremiah Joseph Carney Tliomas lohn Harlsough Jack Dempscv McQuiig Francis Raymond Skillman, Jr. l-sci'h John Ciasulln Jnhn K. Held Jack MacLauchlan James Frederick Smith Dinald Anthony Ciocca I.'m.-s Milrnse Herrmann, Jr. lames Patrick Meehan William F. Spi^nhcimet G^-orgc Robert I Citrino Wiliam Hic^'n^'I' "" J'- Tliomas Cornehus Mellr' William Joseph Stanton. Jr.
Jt>«pb I Icnrv Cloran I,*mcs Fiai-is I lildenherger Bernard Michael Milus John V. Thevcnv. Jr. VV.lliam Edward Collins lohn Rcnj.imin Honkins Ollic Rnnard Mon.KcIIi Patrick Joseph Timoney Inmos Joseph Connelly Paul R.ivmond H )rlon Donal T*-nmas I .hn Dalfo C"Uni.in Patrick Jnvce Joseph P, OBiien William I. Villano Edward Anthony Dchner Inhn Eric Kaiz Charl'-s Joseph O'Connor Edward Francis Vogclman Anil-.nnv Charles Dolgado William lames KaiilTman John Joseph ODiisfol! I'lhn Thomas Wagner \''ncenl D DiRenzn lames lohn Kcllv James Thom.is O'Neill Francis Joseph Weiss n.eh:inl A. Dnckwell Pud h.m'-s Killv. Jr. John J.scph ONe.ll Herbert Whitehead Thom.is P. Doolev Paul Lc-o Kellv Daniel Ribh On -lint Joseph Francis Wisniewski I .In l"s.nh DmU-W Thxmas Patrick Kelly Nnrman Joseph Pastore James W. Wright Pr sion Edward Draver John Joseph Kerwin Tliomas Eric C!iarl'-s Peters Robert Joseph Young Christopher Eionomos Edward Joseph Kilcv Dominic Anthunv Pileggi Joseph Paul Zicglcr BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN rifEMISTRY William I Ienr\- Ch. ppell. Jr, Inins M.irtin DiRcUo John 'h McHale James F. Daley Ch.irlcs G. Domalavagc C>eorgc Fl.ivio Trebbi BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC PHYSICS Magna Cum Laude Joseph S Stead. Jr. Cum Laude Jerrold P Rirrosse Harry B. Casey William Edward Brindley Ri.h.ird Allan Jones Alfred l-cyv Sidney C. Roscnsweig lohn Nichol.is Ciniles Wdtiam J'fSiph Keen \'incciu J()sc-nh Mascoli Gustav Ernst Schmid CfCorge Klinikowski Frank Eck Jam*^ John Sxhester J. Nlaitie John Vincent Shellock Louis Ga7en George Miillvn I.enkcr William Joseph Nolan Leonard Thomas Siavcnski Perry Warren Jones John Sangmeislcr Strong ...it is imperative that all our com- munities realize the dynamic role higher education is now playing in the development of industry and in the stimulation of our economy. DAY DIVISION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Maxima Cum Laude Peter Jerome Gibbons Magita Cum Laude James Joseph Binns John Bernard Kelly Joseph J. Doncgan Joseph Michael Shortall Cum Laude Joseph John Gross, Jr. William Vincent Welch, III A, E Whalen. Jr. fMrs. John M. Dronson, wl^e of an evening John James Piatkowski James Patrick Wright school economics professor, who received i special honors at the annual "Ph.T. —Putting Him Through" ceremonies on June 4, is Maurice Edvvjrd Abbott Robert Andrew Donovan. Ill Joseph Thomas Lutz Tliomas John Rafter i representative of those who aided the Class Paul Vincent Adams John Joseph Dougherty Charles Joseph Lydon Norman William Rickert, Jr. ; of 1961 in achieving their goat. Joseph Francis Alter Thomas Joseph E)ougherty Gerard A. Lyons Bruce William Rodgers Edward Joseph Andricks William John Dougherty Thomas James McClean Alfonso Rosselli Burset Albert Robert John Baker Michael Dugan James Joseph McDonnell David J. Russell Charles Robert Barker George S. Duncan Martin Joseph McDonnell Francis Stephen Sabia George Thomas Bauder Wilson William Elliott William Leo Mclntyre Michael George Saloka James Ronald Blankenbjller Gerald C. FitZ£;erj|d Edward Gerald McKeon John Thomas Savage Joseph Gerard Boland Edward Donald Flvnn James Thomas McLaughlin Thomas Michael Scanlon S. James Bottone John Joseph Franks Eugene Joseph McVey Herman Joseph Schmidt John William Brady Richard Querncv Gallagher Robert Leroy Macaulay Charles W. Schnellbachct Fiedcrick Vincent Btenek Edward Patrick Gallen Raymond E^niel Marasco 'Richard E Schullz Dnnald Joseph Brooks John Frederick Gee, jr. Robert Norman Masucci John Francis Seibcl Thomas John Burke Cliff Mitchell Gillespie John Carmen Mazzeo Sigmund Paul Siemienski Waiiim Buzan Thomas Robert Gillespie, Jr. Kenneth M. Meade Kenneth G. Sirmarco Robert Anthony Caffrey Kenneth Lindsay Gnau Donald .Andrew Meckling Cierald Joseph Smith Bernard Joseph Campbell. Jr. Paul Anthony Gola Donald Joseph Mignogna Francis R. Snock John Christopher Caras Richard Joseph Greczyn Joseph James Momorella Paul E Spadaro Thomas Joseph Casey. Jr. John Charles Guckavan Floward Edward Morgan John A. Spellman Eugene Ramiro Cashman. Jr. Hilmar Peter Hasten Francis Hugh Morrow Walter John Sunton James Francis dvanaiigh Joseph Thomas llanev Richard Francis Mov John Joseph Stein. Ill Nicholas G. Ca\arocchi John Richard Hclinek Robert Joseph Mulligan Anthony Robert Szczur Edward Joseph Ccrmack Richard Louis Hcpp Charles Anthonv Murray. Jr. Robert Paul Taylor James Alexander HnrshncIt M.irtin Francis Gerard Timothy J. CoonahA Ney Michael Tiedekcn Robert P. Corlies Thomas EJwaid Hume Thomas Joseph Nickle Paul Edward Tillger Kavctski, Laurence Thomas Crossan Anthonv John Jr. John M. Nolan Donald J. Trappier John lames Cusick David L. Kazmierczak Martin Joseph O'Gara Joseph G. Tropes Stephen Anthonv Cvmcnmn William J. Keenan Edmund Joseph O'Kecfe Cfcorge H. Trunk Thomas Joseph D'Anniinzio Paul Joseph Kulowitch Michael Joseph Ott Daniel Anthony Tumolo Richard Edward Darcy Joseph John Lang Edward Joseph Padinske Frank Michael Viola Peter Charles DeFeo Joseph A. Laurinaitis Vincent Joseph Pannepackcr. Jr. John Joseph Ward Joseph W. Del Gross Eugene R. Lee Joseph Thomas Paslawski Timothv Edward Welsh Charles James Del Rossi Frank Raymond Lencwcavcr. J Peter Edward Pcrr\. Jr. David William Wilson James Francis Digan John Al'i\sius Le|>ornti Anthtmy T Pl.ntancila Crfrald Patrick W'ixied Donald C Dill lames Edward Lion Charles Francis Powell William David Wolff E Anthonv Lmuis Dmdiea. Jr. . . . of a . The lasting contributions P^ good teacher simply cannot be 2 for they become an m measured, ^^M intricately-woven thread in the ^^u fabric of in telligence and mo- IPHBt rality that constitutes the human ^^1^ spirit . . BACHELOR OF ARTS Maxima Cum LauAe Vincent Paul Anderson Peter DeFilippis James TTiomas Sedlock Cornelius Timothy Crccdei Brother Gregory Peter Masciamonio. F.S.C Brother Guy Francis Walsh, F.S.C ] Robert J. Rush. Jr. Magna Cum Laude Paul Fredrick Bciz Brother Damian Carl Cayton. F.S.C. John Wescott Rudy Bernard Romaric Boxrll Matthew David Janczewski Eugene Raphael Valentine Brother James Leo Rieck, F.S.C Cum Laude Edward Vincent Bachofer Henry Michael DiRienzo Francis Joseph Moran James ). Campion Edward Stephen Gryczynski Richard Merrill Schieken Brother Terence Peter Coylc. F.S.Q Joseph Shevlin McAuliffc David Andrew Serchak PjuI Edward d Hedouville James Robert Melinson Wdliam H. Taylor William John Mistichelli Don Thomas Alvarez Louis Anthony De Sanctis Harold William HeU Joseph Anthony Ambrose Francis Joseph Devlin Francis Joseph Helverson Anihony Joseph Andrews Paul Anthony Devlin James Francis Henderson Brother Daniel Bernlan, President, Is shown Brother Denis Andrew Atwell, F.S.C. Howard V. Dilkes. HI Joseph Leonard Hepp with Brother F. Christopher and the Very John Bcckno, Jr. John Patrick Doherty Norman Leonard Hinz O. Praem. Brothe Brother Gerald MaUchy Bell. F.S.C Francis Joseph Dollarton, Jr. Gerald Thomas Hipp Rev. C. Albert Koob, Ira T. Bellew Anthony Warren DOnofrio William E Hoban Christopher sponsored Father Koob for the Joseph Patrick Benson Rjchard Gerald DOnofrio Robert Emmen Hone honorary degree ot Doctor of Pedagogy.| Edward Joseph Biddle Patrick Michael Dooner Anthony John latarola John Joseph Bieniek. Jr. John F. Dorrian Ronald Paul Jackson Adolph Paul Birkenberget Eugene Andrew Draganosky Donald N. Jeffery Charles T. Bogle Thomas Aloysius Duffy Joseph Eugene Junier Edward L. Borneman John Joseph Egan Michael Joseph Kavanaugh Peter R. Bossow Robert William Egizio Robert C. Keane Matthew A. Bowe Robert Joseph Ellis William Joseph Kent John Joseph Brabazon Brother Richard Francis Emenecket, F.S.C. Richard Michael Keman Francis Thomas Bradley David Joseph Esposito John J. Kerns, Jr. Daniel M. Brennan Anthony Joseph Evangeliito Donald John Kerper John Leslie Burke John Patrick Finnegan Edward Michael Kieman Brother Peter Fischer, Frank Joseph Calidonna Joseph F.S.C Sidney J. Kowalczyk Daniel Campbell John Joseph Fitzpatrick. Jr. Brother David Kenneth Lab. F.S.C William James Carey Jlichard Ralph Flint Richard Nicholas Lacovara Francis Joseph Carlin. )r. Cless Michael Fordyce John Joseph Larkins Richard Thomas Can Edward Thomas Forte Gerald Lawrence John Joseph Carrigan Hugh James Fries John Mario Lembo Georpe Aloysius Carroll Robert Panick Fritzsche Joseph Alan Lendvay Ronald Thomas Casani Francis Thomas Froschle George Lewycky Joseph Anthony Ccntonzc Ronald Francis Gallagher Brother Gregory William Linahan, F.S.C Richard Wadleigh Champlain Richard Anthony Genoni Harold Edward Lindenhofen Alexander B. Cbemvk Paul Charles Genovesi Phillip George Loscoe Walter John Chilman, Jr. Otto L. Gierstorfet Thomas Francis Lpch Joseph F. Ciccimaro Alfred Carmen GiufFrida Robert Stanton Lyons Peter Anthony Ciliberto Thomas Henry Paul Goelz John William McQellan Robert Andrew Clancy Theodore W. Grabowski Harry John McCormick Michael John Collins Ernest Aiken Grant Frederick John McEliece Richard Arthur Oilton Paul E. Grexa Harry J. McErlane Edward Robert Corcoran. Jr. Roger Emest Grimaldi Joseph Patrick McFadden Edward L. Dean Raymond John Grochowski Brother David John McCarvey. F.SC Charles Robert Dees. Jr. Joseph Xavier Grosso James Joseph McGill Joseph Louis De Francesco Thomas E Guarini Terence Michael McGovem William Patrick Deighan Brother John Nicholas Hall. F.S.C Brother Edmund Denis McGrory, F.S.C Aldo B. E>eIpino Joseph Lloyd Hancox Robert Edward McKenna Nicholas Michael del Vecchio Kevin James Hannigan Thomas Joseph McLaughlin Anthony Louis Dcni Joseph Paul Hanuscin Joseph Francis McMahon Charles Thomas Harkins . . . Man stands today at the crossroads which divide our hope for univer- sal freedom and the threat of tyrannical power over the human spirit. We must mobilize every re- source we have to make certain that men turn down the right road —the road to freedom and im- mortality. BACHELOR OF ARTS Paul Sharp James D- McShea J.rseph Paschal! O'Reilly John Sheridan Joseph Hubert McShea William Joseph OToole Hugh J- Raymond Jama Short, Jr. Alexander S. Macaione Robert Joseph Pace Louis George Silli James t'atrick MacElderry Frank Anthony Paino David Smith James Joseph Madden James Joseph Pasiore Joseph Thomas Sobon Brother Denis Luke Maher, FS.C. James Anthony Petitti Richard Salvadore Joseph Sposaio Joseph Patrick Maher Brother Vinceni Leo Petrella. FS.C James Sprissler. Jr. Thomas John Maher Robert Vincent Pierce Joseph Dayid Sproule Joseph T. Maimona Stanley T Praiss Anthony Donald Herman Stoll I Joseph P. Marchione James V. Radcliff Francis Lcman Stouten burgh Edward Waller Markowslu John J. Reilly Hugh Albert Strehle Gerard Francis Marple William J. ReiUv Supina James Dominic Matarese Charles William Riedel Robert P. Albert Sweeney. Jr. William Richard Mayer Jon Robert Rinchart John Anthony Berardo Taddeo Joseph Nicholas Mcullo, Jr. Brother Michael Nicholas Ritucd, F.S.C Tafe I John Charles Monahan Kenneth John Roberts Joseph John Joseph Alden Tyler Paul Joseph Mordan. Jr. Brother Michael Francis Romero, FS-C. George Ubcrti John H. MuIhoUand Ronald Anthony Rossell Frederick Uffelmann James Francis Mullan Allan Paul Rosteing John Joseph Vass Roben James Murphy Joseph James Ruzicka C-eorge E Verhaarcn Brother William of Marv Murphy, FS-C- Edward Stanley Rybacki John Edward Dr. Francis J. McGeary, '20, medical dlrecfor Thecdore Wesiermann James Wilham Murray Robert Andrew Sagedy Bemhard at +he State Correctional Institution at William Wilent Joseph Patrick Mylotte Roman Alexander Sawycky Francis T. Wilkins Gratersford, receives the honorary Doctor of E. Donald NoU Vincent John Scalen Joseph Arlen Wilson Laws degree from Brother Daniel Bernlan. Craig John O'Brien Bart Joseph Schlachter Richard Tliomas Leo Woodin Dr. Roland Holroyd, who sponsored Dr. John Joseph O'Donnell TTiomas Joseph Schneider Yaremko Michael B. OHara Owen John Seckinger Peter McGeary, loolcs on. Christopher Zeiylcr. F.S.C- Andrew John Ojeda Joseph Thomas Sermarini Brother Eugene MASTER OF ARTS FS.C. Brother Eric Augustine Abbott. F S C. Brother Daniel Mvles PetrcncUa. Brother Gregory Anthony Battaglia, FSC. Brother Francis Michael Reich. FSC Brother Daniel Gerald Canavan. F.S-C. Brother Fredenck Raymond Rilev. FSC Brother Emilian Julius Fahev. F.S.C. Brother Daniel David Rogers. FSC Brother Gerard Alphonsus Kefer. FSC Brother Damian Bernard Santorc. FS.C Brother Dominic Richard Laffertv. FSC. Brother Daniel John Simpson. FS.C. Brother Eugene Paul Leach. F.S.C. Brother Francis Mark Smith. FS.C Brother Dominic Gregory Manning. F-S.C. Brother Gerald Kevin Sunton, F.S.C Brother Denis Benedict Oliver. FSC. Bn.ther Francis IgnJtius Tnmuhv. FS-C Brother David Timothy Paul. F.S.C. Brother Gerald Henry Werner. F.S.C COMMISSIONS IN THE \RMKD SERVICES I'niteil Statca Army McAuhffc Robert V. Pierce Don T. A yarez Francis J- Dollanon. Jr. Joseph S. Kenneth Roberts Vincent P Anderson Eugene A. Draqanoskv Jame^ I- McDoniill J. Clifford Gillespie loseph P- MtFadden F ihcri A Sagedy Anthony J Andrews M- Richard E Schultz Edward V Bachofer Edward S Crvczvnski lames I. McG.lI William L Mclntvrc. Jr. Inhn E Seibcl Edward L Bomeman Francis J, Hclverson emerald Smith Matthew A. Bcwe. Jr. C^rald T. Hipp lames T NKLauchlin J. Matthew D. Janc7ewski lames R. Melmson Paul E- Spadaro Francis J. Carlin. Jr. Inscnh Spnssler. Jr. George A. Carroll Richard M Kcman I'^scph J. Momorella J. Francis Morrow. Jr. Anlhonv B- Taddeo TTiomas J. Casey. Jr. Harold E. Lindenhofen H F. r.-rrard M- Tiedeken Cornelius T Creeden lames J. Madden Richard Moy Richard E Da rev Joseph T Maimona Joseph p. M\lotte Timothy E. WeUh Peter C DeFeo Francis W. Wilent I nilpJ Slates l^larinr Corps Rr.beri E McKcnna Ra^mond J Short. fixation as I awoke to a new-bom Joy on reading for the TRIBUTATORY first time what was to me then and has remained since the delivered by Francis J. McGeary, '20, M.D., LL.D. at most beautiful sequence of words in the English language: The Barclay Hotel, following the "Our Tainted-Nature's Solitary Boast." Commenceynent Exercises, Tuesday, June 6, 1961 Now, under this poetic title, dear to my heart, and under The elapsed time between my matriculating at La Salle another title, "Mater Admirabilis," dear to the hearts of my College in September 1920, and in receiving my degree today daughters since their days at Eden Hall, I pause in grateful is but three months short of forty-one years. Since 'tenure' remembrance to petition Her Immaculate Majesty: Thou hasn't qualified me for giving the Valedictory nor the Saluta- who are the Glory of Jerusalem, the Joy of IsVael, the Honor tory, it has at least fixed my resolve in wanting to give what of Our People, I beg your powerful intercession at the throne I would like to think of as my Tributatory. Having coined the of Y'our DIVINE SON for the souls of those who taught me term and induced Brother Daniel Bernian into yielding, and to have recourse to Thee—my parents, James and Cecelia; the now with your indulgence as witnesses, I feel prepared to Sisters of St. Joseph—Theodocia, Augusta Marie, Marie Louise, assume the risk. Alma Marie, Marie Virgo, Gaulberta, and Gertrude; the Chris- On the occasion of a trip to Rome in 1958, in company tian Brothers—Felican Patrick, George Lewis, Felix Patrick, with a group on a tour of the city—two members of which Fidelis Edward, Victor, Arsene, Eliphus, Richard, Gadus gi-oup are here tonight, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Connelly, Joseph, Dorotheus Lewis, Felican John, Charles, Galbert I am glad to have them here — I visited the Basilicas Lucian, and Dennis Edward; and Father Edward Curran, inside the gate. Engulfed with awe in these inspiring edifices, long time Historian of La Salle and intimate of Yours; and we were given guided tours by His E.xcellency Bishop Francis Father Jerome A Mahoney, O.S.A., the model student my J. Furey. Bishop Furey strove to have us appreciate the ambitious and discerning Mother bade me follow to La Salle; religious and historical significance of the Art therein. We And now with the Poet: Green be the grass above them; were accompanied by a lay guide who left no stone unturned Teachers of my former days: None knew them but to love in his striving to have us remember the genius responsible them. Nor names them but to praise. for the Art. To that end he stood on the floor of one of the Basilicas, over the crypt in which lay the body of Bernini, The road back is strewn with grief for others at La Salle and extolled in most eloquent manner this great genius, his who shared with me the candle at its lighting, and now though fellow-countryman. He punctuated his remarks with frequent the wick is well nigh spent, its flame still flickers, silhouetting largely references to the debt that all the world owed Bemini. He ever more my late classmates against the screen said 'Honor upon honor had been conferred on Bernini in of Eternal remembrance. MERCIFUL JESUS have mercy on them. This expression of gratitude to the would life, but it was reserved for him alone that an honor never Brothers be cryptic mockery were I to conceal the kindness and before conferred should be his in death—the Pope would get financial consideiation given out of his carriage and walk in procession behind Bernini's me by Brother Dennis Edward when he body!' He said further that at the moment of interment a pro- permitted me to enroll in September 1916, as a member of test arose when someone objected to the obscurity of the spot the High School class of 1920. The grace with which Brother and the absence of a monument; another answered 'the world Dennis Edward could find favor in circles of those 'to the manor born'' and dispense bounty to those areas is his monument, he needs none other; still others cried that from of less chance commended the admiration of for this since the world had bowed to his genius in life it should do both gi'eat educator, walking humbly of no less in death and this before a monument over his grave.' who though in the robe The Pope, at length, resolved the protest when he directed the Christian Brother deported himself with a dignity as he that Bernini's name be cast in small letters on the floor though were Secretary to THE TRINITY. He, like all of Christian Brothers taught above the crypt, so that the world would have to stoop to the who me, was a true follower founder of the Institute of the of read them and thus, bow to Bernini. In that spirit tonight I of the Friars Christian Schools, St. John Baptist de La Salle, to all of us stand bow in debt to other Bernini's; other artists; artists in teach- whom ing Virtue and Science, the Christian Brothers. indebted. This indebtedness stems from the fact that he is the Those who taught me may, perhaps, have been wanting Patron of all Teachers. The world has paid St. John Baptist de la Salle scant justice in the past, and it is feelings of in the historical criteria to qualify for the honors that Bernini with peculiar retrospective affection that one of the least of all I'eceived. They lie not in a Basilica, but in the hallowed soil students has been beneficiary his mission life of Maryland, at Ammendale. In pilgrimage there on April 26, of the who of in offers this tardy tribute to his name. I walked between rows of uniformly small white marble monuments in search of the names of my teachers. Though One of my teachers is here with us tonight. Though he their names were capitalized, the lettering was small, too; I is not a member of the Institute of the Friars of Christian had to stoop to read their names. I fancy that this was not as Schools, he is truly Christian, and surely Brother. His teach- much by the Pope's direction as by their own wishes. ing of flora and fauna, and in that order, became foundation to Flexing my head I bowed reverentially to each one of them stones for further courses in science for me, which led in turn as 1 besought THE ETERNAL KING to commute his my satisfying the requirements for the medical degree at sentence. Among their_ boys this practice of bowing to them Jeffeison Medical College. The years have only added to the in memory is universal. Their deeds in behalf of thousands esteem and affection that I hold for this distinguished gentle- of boys in general, and of this one in particular, I shall re- man, this revered, renowned and resilient teacher, this loyal member as long as memory remains part of my intellect and and devoted friend, the Professor of Biology at La Salle Col- until my ashes are consigned to the dreamless dust. In recol- lege for the past forty yeai's—I know, since I was a member lection, my appreciation of their exposition of Virtue was of the pilot class—Doctor Roland Holroyd. prompt and decisive; would that its acceptance had not been To my classmate of the Class of 1920, Joseph Schmitz, so tardy and incisive; however, time has fanned the smolder- and to my classmates of the Class of 1961, Governor Law- ing embers which they enkindled; and now that the light is rence, Fr. Klekotka, Fr. Koob, Jerry Lawrence, and Aloysius brighter, I can rejoice with St. Augustine in "Late have I Whalen, Jr., I want you to know that I feel that the wish of loved THEE: ANCIENT BEAUTY!" John Dryden that I learned in an English class, from Brother My veneration for the richest and rarest Gem in this Felican Patrick, of happiest memory, has been fulfilled in my BEAUTY was planted by my first teacher, my sainted Mother, life. Dryden's wish was—Acquaintance I would have, When my cardinal attribute, without whom there would have been it depends. Not on the number. But the choice of friends. need for no other; it was nurtured by the Sisters of St. To the Brothers currently teaching at La Salle I can offer Joseph in the Immaculate Conception School in Jenkintown; only thanks for this very high honor of the doctorate but I it reached some modest degree of maturity at La Salle. It wish to assure them that these thanks come fresh-minted was there in an English class one day that I developed a from my heart. 14 spoms tV.^fc,- '^^ BASEBALL backing up Ralph McNally), and the One of these years, in the very near outfield (Beal and Azzarano). McDonnell future, Gene McDonnell is going to have must find some sti'ong replacements in a few breaks fall his way. And he's going the left side of the infield, however, to win a Middle Atlantic Conference since both Tropea and Rybacki will be baseball championship. graduated. The Explorers who have been danger- McNally Brothers Baseball Feature riiiladel))hia is not the only institution ously close to the league title during both that can boast of its of McDonnell's coaching campaigns, suf- "Brotherly Love." Ask any La Salle College baseball fan fered late-season losses to Ursinus and ... 01- explorer coach Gene McDonnell St. Joseph's to get knocked out of a shot . . . or, for that matter, ask the at the NCAA playoffs. McNally bi-othei's. La Salle's final record was 12-4-1. Joe The McNally brothers, pitcher Joe and McNally won ten of those games. Tim catcher Ralph, combined to form one of Welsh, who also did some throwing for the greatest brother-battery acts ever Dudey Moore's basketball team for three Ralph McNally seen in college baseball this past season. years, won a game; and Joe Evancich Their efforts helped the Explorers to took the other one. Welsh, a righthander team's won-lost mark. The Explorers one of the finest seasonal-finishes in the who saw action in both starting- and re- were 12-4 overall and 9-2 in the confer- school's history. lieving roles, was the only senior pitcher ence, finishing only a half-game behind Joe, a sophomore, became the winning- on the squad. So the future looks bright Southern Division winner, Delaware. est pitcher in La Salle's diamond history, on the hill for the Explorers. compiling a 10-1 record this year. Ironi- Joe's talents don't end on the hill, how- Because of the talents of McNally, no brothers, he cally, his only loss came in his only relief ever. The older of the two other Explorer hurler saw much action role of the campaign against arch-rival, was leading the MAC in hitting for a in 1961. But Evancich was particularly while didn't tail until the of St. Joseph's. It took some unearned and off end impressive in two starts, going the dis- Hawk runs to beat him. the season. He still finished with a .392 tance in a victory over Swarthmore and league average and was voted most out- pitching eight strong innings against St. standing player in the Southern Division Joseph's before leaving with score tied, by the league's coaches. 2-2. This was the game in which McNally A transfer student from the Philadel- suffei-ed his only loss of the season, in phia Textile Institute, Joe had opposing extra inning relief work. hitters talking to themselves with his There was an unexpected development wicked fastball. In 71 conference innings in the La Salle offensive department he fanned 54 batters and allowed only when slugger Joe Tropea did not enjoy 38 hits. His overall earned-run average quite as good a year as he had in 1960. was 2.12. Still, the big third-baseman, from "It's a shame that I wasn't able to Swedesboro, N.J., hit .288, smashed three jiitch him every day," moaned Coach Me homers and drove in 17 runs. He is Donnell. Fortunately, both McNallys will I'egarded as an excellent major-league be around next year. Afterwards, they prospect. would like to take a crack at pro baseball. The team's leading hitter turned out Ralph has already received feelers to be junior outfielder Joe Azzarano, who from several major league clubs, includ- belted MAC pitchers for a .417 average ing the Dodgers, Pirates and Twins. But and finished the season with a .379 over- he is determined to be graduated from all mark. Sophomore outfielder Jack Beal college before committing himself. was the second best hitter with a .327 "As far as Joe's future is concerned," average, and he was followed by first- says one major league scout, "any soph- baseman Jim Kelly, who hit .326. Kelly omoi-e who can win ten of eleven games took over Tropea's former first base Joe McNally against this type of competition must position at the beginning of the season have a good baseball future ahead of as coach McDonnell injected as much Ralph, a junior, has been rated as one him." power as possible into the lineup. of the outstanding catchers in the Middle Both McNallys should be facing bright Eddie Rybacki, a sanior shortstop, had Atlantic Conference—both offensively futui-es. But their Middle Atlantic Con- a good year both in the field and at bat, and defensively—for two years. He hit ference opponents don't appreciate the hitting .318. An infield standout for three .302 in 1961, with two homers and nine brightness shining in their faces. years, he will be missed. runs batted in. He was second on the Looking briefly into the future: The team in the home run department and TRACK Explorers should be strong in pitching foui'th in run production. Despite a second place finish in the (McNally and Evancich forming a strong Joe McNally's pitching record is even Middle Atlantic Conference Champion- one-two punch, catching (Geoi'ge Ward moie impressive when you look at the ships and numerous crippling injuries, 15 La Salle's track tram enjoyed a good season wei-e registered by Paul Petit of the the youngest squads ever to rep- year in 1961. (pole vault). Bob Ward (880), Pat Walsh resent the school. The entire team returns The Explorers finished with a 3-3 dual and John Caras (mile and two mile), and next season. meet record, a remarkable performance Jack Brabazon (shotput and discuss). Under the coaching of Robert Courtney when one considers coach Frank Wetz- CREW quite a few Explorers developed into ler's various casualty reports on key Joseph Dougherty, facing a rugged top-notch linksmen, the most notable athletes during the season. Never were schedule in his debut as Explorer crew being Jack Moran, Tom O'Brien, Bob the Blue and Gold cindermen at full coach, guided the La Salle oarsmen to a Ryan, and Larry Chilson. The story strength, and it hurt in the Middle 3-2 recoid in individual races and a third sliould be even brighter in 1962. Atlantic title meet when St. Joseph's place finish in the Dad Vail Champion- TENNIS walked off with team honors. ships, symbolic of small-college rowing This was not one of the better years Here's a brief rundown on La Salle's supremacy. for coach Art Condon's tennis team. Des- injury-ridden athletes going into the Mixing youth with experience, the pite some fine individual performances, MACs: former Penn A.C. and Olympic standout the Explorers were able to beat only Ace miler Dick Flint and quarter-miler stayed with the same boating arrange- P.M.C. and Rutgers, of South Jersey, Frank Remus, sidelined all season with ment throughout the year and by the while losing 11 matches. injuries, did not even suit up. end of the campaign. La Salle's crew Senioi-s Ed Bachofer, Cliff Gillespie, Aldo Delpino was injured right before was quite a cohesive unit. Two of the and Jerry Tiedeken were impressive at the meet and was unable to compete, more impressive victories were over times, as were Phil Sullivan and Tom costing La Salle points in the high hui'd- Fordham and American International. Juiasinski. Too much inconsistency told les. He finished fourth in the Conference Rowing for the varsity were: bow, the sad story, however. championships last year. Marty Smit; 2, George Carroll; 3, Mike COLLEGE INAUGURATES Joe Tyler, the MAC high hurdle Ahillen; 4, captain Bill Keenan; 5, Gerry "BLUE AND GOLD" DAY champion in 19.59 and runnerup to team- Hipp; 6, Bill Feaster; 7, Lou Oswald; Four of La Salle's athletic teams saw mate Tom Maher last year, pulled a stroke, Don Kerper, and cox, Craig' "Ace" action on Saturday, May 6, 1961, as part muscle in the trials and was forced to the O'Brien. of the festivities of the College's first sidelines in the finals, costing more LSC Smit, Mullen, Feaster, and Oswald will annual "Blue and Gold" Day. points. all be returning next season. Also com- The day's events, tri-sponsored by the Possibly the saddest casualty of all ing up to the varsity will be an excellent Alumni Association, Student Council, and was the arm injuiy to sophomore javelin freshman squad, one which a New Eng- Sigma Phi Lambda Fraternity, ran from standout Dan McDyre, who finished sec- land expert labeled as "one of the most 1:00 p.m. to midnight. Also included on ond to Lafayette's Chip Lundy in the promising freshman boats to row in the the schedule were a jazz festival and MAC cham|)ionships. McDyre, who threw East for a long time." This compliment, dance, a collegiate songfest, an alumni as far as 230 feet in 1961 —and broke the which was echoed by many coaches, came get-together, and miscellaneous field sophomore record of the former LaSalle after the Explorer yearlings had upset events Olympic great Al Cantello in the process Brown University's freshman crew in The varsity baseball team opened the —defeated Lundy later in the season. Providence, R.I. athletic segment of the program by los- But his sore arm was still around as the GOLF ing to the Alumni, 14-3. Dudey Moore's campaign ended. Only time will tell if La Salle College's golfers who com- basketballers were defeated by a star- he recovei's enough to reach his promised piled a 5-5 mark, one of the best for that studded alumni aggregation, led by AIl- potential. spoit in the school's history, formed one American Tom Gola. Returning to the brighter side of the track ledger, LaSalle athletes did pick up four individual titles in the champion- ships and its freshman medley relay team won its event in a snappy 3:30.5. Senior Chailie Del Rossi broke the meet record in winning the 880. His time of 1:55.1 snapped the mark of 1:55.4, set by a foimer La Salle athlete, Tom Lynaugh, last year. Del Rossi also fin- ished second in the 440, spurting at the end to narrow the winning margin of St. Joseph's John Lieb to a yard. Junior Tom Maher, who tied the meet record of injured teammate Tyler in the semifinals, retained his title in the 120 high hurdles. His time was 0:14.9. Senior Bill Taylor and sophomore Dick Schufrieder gained championships for the Explorers in the field events. Taylor took the shotput (51'8"), and Schufrieder surprised in the discus (144'9"). Taylor also had the distinction of breaking his own school record in the shotput three Members of the Aiumni Team Which Defeated Dudey Moore's Varsity Were: (kneeling, l-r) Father (Coach) Driscoll, Charlie Greenberg, Ed Altierl. Frank O'Hara. Joe FHeyer, and Manager Chris times during the campaign. Sllvo+ti. (standing, l-r) Bob Alden. Buddy Donnelly, Hootch McGonigal, Tom Gola, Ed Givnish, Other good performances during the Frank Blatcher, Andy Taylor, Jack French, and Trainer Mario Vetere. 16 PERSONAL PATTER ll!!!!! '16 title— To the Rear, March. . . . JIM created much of the furniture in the GARVIN is now employed by I.B.M. . . . home near Haddonfield, N. J., where he I CYRIL E. DOLAN has been listed in ALFRED B. PIOTROWSKI has received lives with his wife and two children. the 1961 Roster of the iSIillion Dollar I his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in I Round table of the National Association '53 Chemistry from the University of Del- of Life Underwriters. has been named aware. JOHN M. COULSON '27 Junior High School Vice-Principal in ; '50 DR. ROLAND HOLROYD left on June the Springfield, Montgomery County, j JOHN BRESNAN will leave shortly 16 for an extended tour of the Med- School Distiict. John and his wife, Kath- for Indonesia with his family. John is itei'ranean. erine, are also celebrating the birth of a serving as a representative for the Ford '37 daughter, Carol Catherine, born on De- Foundation. . . . GEORGE McK. BRYAN cember 14, 1960. ... DR. JOSEPH J. JOHN J. KELLY of Roslyn has been received his Ph.D. in Physics from Car- HANNA received an award for the best appointed Accounting Supervisor at the negie Tech VINCENT F. MIRGALIA scientific paper on contact lenses pre- Bridgeport plant of Continental-Diamond earned the M.A. in education at Villa- sented at the Pennsylvania Optometric Fibre Corporation. nova. . . . CLARENCE WEBB was Association's annual convention at Bed- '39 awarded the M.S. in education from Penn. ford Spiings, Pennsylvania. . . . JOHN GEORGE CLARK recently resigned '51 MC ALLISTER, Esq., in partnership with I \ his post as regional news editor of the FRANK DE GEORGE has recently his father, Joseph, and brother, Joseph, I Scranton Times, which he held for 23 been transferred from Wilmington to Ji'., has opened the Oreland Inn at ' years, to accept the newly created post Ehi'enpfort and Lorraine Streets in Ore- Harrisburg. . . . BILL ENGLISH has of Director of Development and Public received the award as the outstanding land. . . . JAMES SANZARE, a Phila- Relations at Keystone Junior College, Internal Revenue Agent in the Camden delphia school teacher, has been awarded La Plume, Pennsylvania. . . . friends of the golden jubilee medal of the Hun- District. . . . JIM MC CLOSKEY is i JOHN J. KELLY are congratulating going on a temporary assignment to garian Scouts Association in Exile. . . . him on the great job he and his public JOHN G. YOUNG has just been named Newton, Mass., for . . . I U.S. Rubber Co. relations firm, Kelly Associates, Inc., did DAN RAGONE has just opened his own controller of H. W Butterwoi-th & Sons in bringing Sunday beverage sales in Co., Bethayres, a textile machinery manu- I office in Haddonfield—accountant and Philadelphia hotels to a successful con- facturing firm. auditor. . . . VINCENT A. RENZULLI I elusion after a two-year campaign. received the M.A. in history from Villa- '54 nova. . . . I '40 JOE SPELLMAN, former DOMINIC G. BOCCO recently feted by class president, has been transferi-ed to Captain THOMAS T. DARLINGTON, the Society of Nativi of Basilicata of Buffalo. . . . FRANCIS J. WUEST has Roxborough, a member of Norristown's Camden at a testimonial dinner held in received his Ph.D. degree in Psychology 9014th Air Reserve Squadron, has been Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Hall. from Brown Univeisity. promoted to the grade of Major in the . . . FRANCIS J. DE MURO earned Reserve of the Air Force. M.Ed degree at Temple. . . . HARRIS '41 FREEMAN is the author of a technical HERE ARE THE FACTS ! paper presented at the American Compu- FRANK A. GUERIN recently served Class of 1952 lO+h Annual Re- ter Machinery Convention at Los Ange- as a panel member for the Philadelphia union—Whi+emarsh Valley Coun- Chapter of the Federal les. . . . LOUIS J. LE HANE was recently Government Ac- try Club—Saturday, May 19, 1962 a speaker at the April meeting of Abse- countants Association's panel discussion, — Festivities Include: Cocktail "University Night." gami chapter of the Daughters of the Hour 7 to 8 — Full Course Dinner American Revolution. . . . JAMES MAR- '45 — Dancing to Popular Orchestra TIN, of Newto\sTi Square, has been ap- WALTER A LION has been listed in — $20 a couple — Special Table pointed Day Camp Director of the the 1961 Roster of the Million Dollar arrangements can be made. For Devereaux Summer Day Camp. . . . WIL- Round Table of the National Association further Information contact Alumni LIA.M L. ZWIEBEL was awarded the of Life Underwriters. Office or Ben Tumulo, DE 2-5799. M.A. in German languages at Penn's '48 June commencement. JOHN J. CASSIDY has just been '52 '55 named manager of Levittown's First JOHN DI SANGRO is the new Wood- J. Pennsylvania Banking and Trust Com- JAMES MORRIS has been elected row Wilson High School (Camden) base- assistant treasurer of the Broad Street pany Office. THOMAS E. MURRAY re- .-. ball coach. . KENNETH A. is Trust Co. in ceived his D.O. from Philadelphia College FOUST Phila. and officer in charge now in line sales with the U.S. Gypsum of the bank's Morton office. At 27 Jim of Osteopathy. . . . FRANK NATHANS Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. is the youngest officer ever and his wife are parents again; this time elected by . . . SPURGEON ("SPUD") SMITH, an the bank. . . . it's a girl. DAVID and Sue SMITH administrator with a drug '49 firm, has a are expecting their second child in the hobby which has won him many blue rib- early Fall. . . . JAMES C. TOWSON re- JOSEPH COOGAN's first novel has bons. Spud began whittling animals as ceived the M.A. in political science at just been published by Doubleday, the soon as he could hold a penknife. He has Temple. 17 '56 graduated from Allstate Insurance Co. man with the Bell Telephone Co's plant claims adjusting training school. . . . deijai'tment in Philadelphia. . . . WIL- is now an M.D. NEIL P. CAMPBELL RISHTON RIDGWAY was awarded LIAM WEYCHERT and the former Miss from Temple Medical. . . . ANDREW the LL.B. from Villanova. . . . JAMES A. Mary Paparo were married on April 22. W. HOLOWINSKY received the Ph.D. RYAN earned the M.A in English from . . . TOM WHALEN is now a teacher at Penn. . . . MIKE LONGO in Botany Niagara. ... At Niagara also, GEORGE with Cardinal Dougherty High School. has just received his Ph.D. degree in SPANFELNER earned the M.Ed...... FRANK J. WISSMAN has been ap- Physics at the University of California. JOHN TODD and Mary Irene Johnson l>ointed a Claims Examiner with the Mike and his wife, Barbara, plan to make at Holy Name, Ebensburg, July 1, 1961. .Social Security Administration. a one year trip to Paris in the fall. . . . DENNIS S. WELSH, JR., recreation '60 received the Law JOSEPH M MOKE leader of Simons Recreation Center, has degree at Villanova. DONALD E. D'ORAIZO has just re- been kept quite busy lately making plans ceived his M.A. degree in Psychology. '57 to organize the summer basketball league . . . JOSEPH R. DUNKLE earned the at the Center. He also teaches an arts and in PAUL E. BISBING earned the M.A. M.A. classical studies at Penn. . . . crafts at the Belfield Recreation Center, from Penn in physics. . . . ANTHONY Miss Carolyn E. Fritts and JOHN R. i-ecreation leader of Simons Recreation J. DAMORE now has his M.D. from FLECKENSTEIN were married recently. Center, has been kept quite busy lately Temple Medical. . . . TIM DEVLIN . . . DAVID and Ruth Ann MC GRATH making plans to organize the summer has received his Ph.D. degree in Physics became the proud parents of a baby girl, basketball league at the Center. He also at the University of California. . . . Mary Ellen. . . . Miss Marguerite A. teaches an arts and crafts class there. ANDY DLTPF is presently teaching high Miltenberger became the bride of JOHN On Saturday, Dennis instructs retarded school in New Hyde Park, N. Y. . . . J. METZ on May 20. . . . FRED MISCH- children in arts and crafts at the Belfield JOSEPH J. FERRARA has the M.Ed, LER and Miss Maureen Byrne (former Recreation Center. from Temple. . . . WILLIAM J. HALL, Secretaiy in La Salle College Library) '59 III also earned the M.D. from Temple. were niairied on May 27. . . . JAMES . . . FRANCIS deSALES KERR has just DENNIS CUNNINGHAM received his RADCLIFF and the former Miss Doro- received his "ham" radio operator's li- JM.A. in theati-e from Villanova. . . . thy Claire Baker were wed recently in cense. . . . NICHOLAS C. KIHM received JOHN J. MARNELL and former Joan St. Martin of Tours Church. . . . BOB his Law Degree from Villanova. . . . L. Moitenson were wed on June 3 in St. RENDE is now completinng Technical JOHN J. .>IC CANN was awarded the Helena's. . . . RONALD J. PAWLOWSKI School in the Air Force Reserve at M.A. from Penn. . . . RICHARD MONI- and Miss Theresa F. Gabrylewicz were Sheppard A.F.B, Texas. . . . JAMES HAN is now an M.D., from Jeff. . . . wed recently in Camden. . . . BOB ROW- RICH.\RDS is presently teaching High JOSEPH T. MAHER has recently been LAND and his wife, Carole, are the School at Cardinal Dougherty. . . . JOE appointed a Claims Examiner by the So- proud parents of a baby boy. Bob III, SlfLLIVAN is presently completing basic cial Security Administration. . . . GENE born on April 28. Beginning this summer. training in the Air Force Reserve at will MAKETA will receive his M.D. from Bob be an Instuctor in Classics at Lackland A.F.B., Texas. . . . ANTHONY Temple University Medical School and Villanova University. . . . ROBERT W. Tl'REK has just completed his tour of intern at the Lower Bucks County Hos- SILBER has been appointed seivice fore- duty with the Army. pital. Gene was recently elected to the "Alpha Omega Alpha" honoraiy medical society. . . . JOHN T. PRESTO will return in the fall to teach fifth grade at Woodland School. FRANK 1- SILVER is now an M.D. (Jeff.). . . . . . . JOHN SNYDER is also teaching high school in New Hyde Park, N.Y. . . . PETER WATERS recently wed the former Miss Chvllene Anne Quiiin. '58 HARRY J. BRADLEY recently re- ceived the LL.B from ,Temple. . . . FRANCIS E. BROWER has been named District Manager of Purolator Pro- duets, Inc., Rahway, N. J. . . . VICTOR BUTLER received his M.A. from Penn. . . . Lt. John J. GAWORSKI, who is ex- tending his service in the U.S. Central Finance and Accounting Division of the Army in Germany, is returning home shortly. Friends are invited to call at his home—3036 Fanshawe Street (49)— during the week of July 23rd. . . . JO- SEPH M. GINDHART also received his law degree from Temple. . . . FRANCIS A. MC CONNELL was recently promoted to Senior Staff Assistant (Commercial) with the Bell Telephone Co. of Philadel- Members of the Class of 1936 and Their Wives enjoy Twenfy-Fiflh Anniversary Reunion, Held phia. . . . DANIEL F. X. POWELL was on Campus, May 20. 1961. 18 7 COLLEGE ENROLLMENT GROWTH Day Evening Total 1946-47 1,261 127 1,388 1950-51 1,471 853 2.324 1954-55 1,510 2,290 2.800 1960-61 2,290 2,065 4.355 TOTAL VALUE OF PLANT FACILITIES 1946 $1,757,200 oted competent scholars and chers, and a curriculum suited to the 1950 2.075.900 .ds of the time, are fundamental to progress of a college. , i,Vith a view toward continuous com- I95''- 3,858,600 .'ment to scholastic excellence, a sus- ,ied program of academic develop- nt looks to faculty welfare and to :iever increasing responsibility placed |the graduate by the community and 1961 13,000,000 ; nation. 2,000,000 LA SALLE CENTENARY FUND REPORT OF PLEDGES JUNE 15, 1961 1,500,000 CORPORATIONS and BU.SIXESS .'Rl 34.994. 1 (including contributions of corporate committee members) FRIENDS . 37,201.74 1,000,000 COLLEGE ALUMNI (adjusted) 148.435.75 HIGH SCHOOL: Men of La Salle . 35.743.00 Mother's Club 7,000.00 Alumni and Friends 6,608.00 500,000 Other (special contributions) 4,500.00 474,388.79 COLLEGE FACULTY \\'I\'1-.S 2,500.00 COLLEGE FACULTY (Non-Almnnii 3,835.00 COLLEGE STUD1:NTS: Day 63.637.00 Evening 29,934.13 TOTAL PLEDGED $474,388.79 LA SALLE La Salle College OIney Ave. at 20th Street Philadelphia 41, Pa. Second class postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa . . . Ready for occupancy in the Spring of 1962, La Salle's Fifth Student Residence Hall will be a double-unit three-story building which will accom modate 151 students.