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VOL. 2 SEPTEMBER, 1947 No. 1 Leonard Hall Blessed xplorings by

C harlie F itzpatrick, ’39

Just recently we had the pleasure of viewing the new recreation building on the L.S.C. campus. This commodious and most tastefully fitted building is a welcome addition to the LaSalle scene. It is proof positive of the continuous growth and vitality of La Salle. The new building bears the name “Leonard Hall” in honor of Brother G. FITZPATRICK Leonard. B ro th er Leonard no longer graces the LSC campus. At last report he lay gravely ill a long distance from his beloved stu- dents. Though gone from Olney Heights, he has not been forgotten, how- ever, by those who remain. In looking for a name for the new building the latter readily agreed that “Leonard Hall” would be most appropriate. Henry J. Sullivan (left) division engineer, Federal Works Agency, Washington, Born in the “Land of Saints and and Brother G. Paul (right) President, open the doors to Leonard Hall, new student union building, for Father William C. Faunce ’38, who blessed it during its dedica- Scholars," Brother Leonard brought the tion ceremonies. finest of the Irish qualities to the United States—religious fervor, wisdom and wit. Those who attended his lec- New Student Building Is Dedicated tures on Political Science and Sociology can attest to his ability. La Salle and its During Impressive Campus Ceremonies students were his most cherished love. Leonard Hall, the new student-union building was formally dedicated in late As Athletic Moderator and founder of August before members of the faculty, alumni board and governmental officials. the Varsity Club, he did all at his com- Henry J. Sullivan, division engineer, Federal Works Agency, Washington, officially mand to put L.S.C. in the forefront of presented the building to LaSalle on behalf of the Federal government. the sporting scene. He signed Marty Brother G. Paul, President of LaSalle, Brill as head coach of football in March, Adopt New Athletic in accepting the building assured Sulli­ 1932, and this move gave L.S.C. year in Policy This Year van that LaSalle “will use these facili­ and year out one of the outstanding ties for the purpose for which they were small college teams in the nation. The The Athletic office has announced a given and in the full interest of the new policy for awarding of varsity let- veterans of our student body.” awareness of this fact caused promi- ters and sweaters. A former officers’ club at Camp nent writers to place L.S.C. men on Sports are now divided into major several Little All-American Teams. and minor classes. The majors are Patrick Henry, Va., the building was Let’s pray that Brother Leonard can basketball, baseball and track; the secured through the Federal program overcome his present illness so that minors, swimming, tennis, golf and for educational purposes for veterans. once more his gracious influence can crew. Major team eligibles will receive The new building releases space in exist- enrich the present students of L.S.C. Continued on Page Two Continued on Page Two Page 2 LaSALLE COLLEGE ALUMNI NEWS September, 1947

LaSALLE COLLEGE INFORMATION PLEASE: New Student ALUMNI NEWS Personal History Building Dedicated Published 10 times yearly by the Continued from Page One LaSalle College Alumni Association. Of Grads Wanted ing buildings which can be utilized for JOHN J. KELLY, '5 9, EDITOR What have you been doing in the past 5, 10, 15 years? Are you willing classrooms and offices. Staff to pool your experiences with those Providing over 6,000 square feet of THOMAS BREEN, '4 1 of fellow alumni to help fresh gradu- JOHN CLEMENT, '39 floor space, the new building houses a ates avoid the pitfalls common to the bookstore, four offices, a luncheonette ROBERT L. DEAN, '41 green career-seeker? In a question- CHARLES FITZPATRICK, '39 and a spacious reading and lounge room. CHARLES J. O’KEEFE, '4 1 naire that is in the making your pres- JOHN ROONEY,’46 ent employment will be of interest; Dimensions are 132 feet by 47 feet. your marital and family status will Rev. William C. Faunce, of St. Francis help us keep our files alive and active. Church, Springfield, Pa., a member of We don’t mean to pry, but an alumni e r s o n a l association without statistics, with- the Class of 1938, blessed the edifice out an index of achievements or a prior to formal presentation of the a t t e r knowledge of its members' activities, building to LaSalle by Sullivan. is quite handicapped. By John Clement, '39 Let us know what you think of our proposed questionnaire and the Athletic Policy POLITICS: Albert J. Crawford, ’37, topics which you think it should in­ Continued from Page One President of LSC Alumni Association, clude. eight-inch letters while minor team is a candidate for County Commissioner members will receive six-inch letters. in Delaware County. Joseph J. McHugh, M.D., ’39. Aaron D. Charles D. Heavey, Bennett, M.D., ’43. Sidney H. Orr, M.D., Gold sweaters with a blue “L” will be father of William J. ’43, is interning at Jewish Hospital, awarded to any championship team or Heavey, ’42, and Philadelphia. George F. Yost, M.D., ’39, to individuals who turn in championship Charles D. Heavey, performanres. Jr., '14, is a candidate is resident at Maplewood for City Councilman Hospital, Malden, Mass. John J. Stan- on the Democratic ton, Jr., M.D., ’39, has returned from Name Bro. Augustine ticket. military service and resumes general EDUCATION: Ger- To Educational Post practice. Eugene J. Hamburger, ’45, was ard A. Tiedeken, ’39, Brother D. Augustine, LSC Social is a high school a recent graduate of Osteopathy. teacher in Camden, Frank J. Braceland, M.D., is now Science department head, was recently N. J. Joseph Haydt, ’39, is teaching at Consulting Psychiatrist to the Mayo named Secretary General of the Na­ Fleisher School, Philadelphia. William Clinic and Professor of tional Education Conference of Chris­ M. Mulrov, ’41, teaches mathematics at tian Brothers. Bridgeport High School. Jacques M. at the Graduate School, Univer- Kelly, ’43, is a student and teacher at sity of Minnesota. The following men of The ninth annual conference held in Georgetown University Graduate School. the Class of ’43 graduated from Jeffer- Santa Fe, N. M., was attended by dele- LAWYERS: John R. Gaughan, ’40, son on May 23, 1947: gates from every Christian Brother is practicing law in Scranton, Pa. Harry school in the country. Liederbach, ’38, in Philadelphia, Charles Joseph N. Aceto, William A. Cull, Joseph L. Guerin, Jr., '40, was admitted to Diorio, Charles B. Haines, Albert Kraft, The important position has added practice before the Pennsylvania State Dante E. Marino and Edgar C. Smith. significance because of the organiza­ Supreme Court. He will practice with Ludwig Frank, ’42, has a fellowship in tion’s prominent part in formulating his father (who is Charles L. Guerin, and Psychiatry at the Mayo Sr., recently indorsed for Judge of Com- Clinic, and is at present at the V. A. the plans for the 1948 centennial anni­ mon Pleas Court No. 4) in the law firm Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Ala., doing psy- versary of the Christian Brothers’ ar­ of Gain & Guerin. chiatric work. rival in the United States. DOCTORS: Thomas F. McTear, M.D., ’36. Nicholas A. Policarpo, M.D., ’38. L a S a l l e C o l le g e Sec. 562 P. L. & R. Associate Degrees in ALUMNI NEWS U. S. POSTAGE LSC Evening Division OLNEY AVE. AT 20th ST. PAID Alumni members are reminded that Philadelphia 41, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. LSC Evening Division has initiated a Permit No. 1167 new four-year program leading to Associate Degrees in Arts and Sciences, This presents an excellent opportunity for everyone interested in furthering the educational efforts of the college Rev. Brother Emilian, Provinc ial by directing friends interested in such Ammendale Normal Institute courses to seek information at La Beltsville, Maryland Salle. Such courses offered include Ac- counting, Economics, Finance, Indus- trial Engineering and Management and Insurance. Registration for evening classes are held till September 29, 7 P. M. to 9 Postmaster: If undeliverable (FOR ANY REASON) notify sender, stating reason on Form P. M. 3547, postage for which is guaranteed.