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"ANY DIFFICULTIES ARISING IN . . FOR IF YOU WOULD BE THIS ISLAND SHOULD BE THE CHRISTIANS, YOU MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE CHILDREN OF ROME." APOSTOLIC SEE . . . SIENA NEWS -St. Patrick College of Saint Bernardine of Siena

VoL xvm. SIENA COLLEGE, LOUDONVILLE, N. Y., MARCH 15, 1957 No. 19 Cadets to March In Albany St.Patrick ^s Day Parade Sat. Gavel Tourney to Host Again, as in past years, Siena College will be well represented 22 Colleges Tonight in the Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade by the ROTC Battalion. The cadets will assemble at Siena at 1 :00 p.m., Saturday in This evening, competition in the third annual Siena College Debate Tourney will begin. complete uniform, including overcoats and gloves. They will Twenty-two colleges and universities will vie for the Rev. Vincent Devine, OFM, Memorial draw rifles and be inspected before boarding the buses for the Trophy and individual awards. trip to the parade site at Central • Ave. and Ontario St., where they Participating will be Buffalo, Columbia, Dartmouth, Fordham Arts, Fordham Education, are scheduled to step off at 2:30 p.m. Houghton, LeMoyne, Middlebury, Niagara, Rochester Institute The line of march is down Central Players Win Ave. to Washington to Eagle St. Casa Italica of Technology, Pittsburgh, St. Bonaventure, St. John Fisher of From there the parade will proceed Rochester, St. John's of Brooklyn, St. Michael's, St. Rose, up North Pearl St. to Clinton Ave., NFCCS Bid Syracuse Forestry, Union, Utica, Vermont, Williams, and the where it will disband. The review­ The Coventry Players, in con­ Honors Three ing stand will be situated on the junction with the Shadow Players Fr. Alphonsus Connors, OFM, ~ 'host school, Siena. of the College of St. Rose, won the Mr. William Acquario, Sr., and Mr. corner of Maiden Lane and North After two rounds of debate to­ semi-finals of the National Federa­ Leo Callahan became the first hon­ Pearl. night, there will be an additional tion of Catholic College Students, orary members of the Casa Italica, three rounds Saturday. The most The honor battery for the parade New York-New Jersey Region, Play Siena's Italian Club, at the group's successful four-man team will be is "B" Battery, commanded by Cadet Contest held last Saturday at Mary­ Spring semester dinner-meeting held awarded the main trophy. In addi­ J. Jankowski, which was mount College in Tarrytown, N. Y. last Sunday at Ferro's Restaurant tion the individual debaters will re- recently accorded the privilege of They presented a cut version of in Schenectady. j ceive ratings. The best in each of carrying the battalion streamer, Shakespeare's drama, "Romeo and The affair was termed "success­ the four positions—first afiirmative, which will be presented to the Bat­ Juliet." They defeated Mount St. ful" by the club's moderator, Mr. second affirmative, first negative, tery on the morning of the parade. Vincent's who presented a scene Thomas Castellano. About 25 mem­ and second negative—will meet in a The streamer was won in competi­ from Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." bers attended. Mr. Acquario was sixth and final round, a "Debate of tion held with the other batteries. This entitles the Players to enter the principle speaker. He talked on Champions." Each "Champion De­ All batteries will then again be the finals that will be held March 23 the subject of the functioning of the bater" will receive a personal award. judged on their performance in the at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, St. Patrick's Day Parade. Treasurer's Office here at Siena. Fr. N.J. Alphonsus and Mr. Callahan spoke Another feature of the tournament Cadet Lt. Colonel William Senno The director of the production is briefly also. After the talks, Dick will be the banquet to be held Sat­ will head the Siena contingent in Mr. Martin Kelly. Participants from Parisi moved that the three guests urday evening in the College cafe­ the parade. Cadet Major Matthew Siena include Don Traver as Romeo, be made honorary members. Frank teria. Welcoming the guests of McGuire has been assigned as Bat­ Larry MacDonald as Friar Law­ Visco seconded. Siena College will be the Rev. talion Aide to the Parade Grand rence and Larry Bradley as Friar Francis Sullivan, OFM, Dean of the After the motion was carried un­ Marshal. John. College. The toastmaster will be animously, Fr. Alphonsus announced Bill Acquario. Dr. Letitia Raubi­ that on days' when the club was check, director of speech improve­ meeting he would be known as "Fr. STAN KARBOWSKI ment for the City of New York and Alfonzo Canzonari." The meeting N.Y.C. Speech Director will hold a joint meeting with the noted educator and author, will de­ was concluded with group-singing Spanish Club of the College of St. liver the main address. in Italian, featuring a duet by Tom Rose. The event will take place in To Lecture at Banquet Boccia and Mr. Acquario. Serving as Tourney Chairman is Dr. Letitia Raubicheck, prominent educator and author, will the faculty room at Siena. A buffet Next Sunday, March 24, the club luncheon is planned. Stan Karbowski, President of the deliver the main address at the banquet of the Siena College Siena Gavel Club. He is a Senior Debate Tourney, tomorrow evening. Dr. Raubicheck is pres­ with an Economics major and re­ ently serving the Board of Educa­ sides in Schenectady. The Navy tion of the City of New York as Purpose and Composition of veteran is a member of the varsity director of speech improvement. debate squad. After earning a B.A. at the Col­ Student Judiciary Resolved Other administrative personnel lege of New Rochelle, an M.A. at Columbia, and a Ph.D. at New York By DICK HENNESSY will be Larry Bradley and Frank University, Dr. Raubicheck studied Siena News Student Senate Rep. Cuttita, timekeepers; Bill Reddy and Classen Gramm, scheduling; Pat the psychology of personality imder The Student Senate, at its Tuesday, March 12, meeting in Dr. Alfred Adler at the New York Barrett and Ed Tobin, banquet and the Seminar Room of the Library, voted to accept the plan for School of Social Research. There (Cont. on Page 6) the courses included both lecture the composition of the Student Judiciary as suggested by Senate and clinical demonstration in the Treasurer Larry Benzie and modi­ tacted Fr. Alphonsus Connors, OFM, diagnosis and correction of person­ fied by Junior Class President John Benefactor about the proposed Intramural Ac­ ality maladjustment. She holds a O'Connor. tivities Board and was informed that certificate attesting to three years The plan, which was finally settled the intramural program was a func­ Of Siena Dies of clinical work under Dr. Adler. upon in lieu of four or five previous tion of the College Administration Prof. James E. Glavin, 83, retired proposals, entails both the composi­ Dr. Raubicheck is the author of and that it was questionable as to Assistant Principal of Albany High tion of and the method of election seven books. She wrote "Your whether or not the Student Senate School and prominent Albany lay­ and appointment to the Judiciary Voice and Speech," "Speech Im­ could initiate such a board. Brady man, died March 8 in St. Peter's Board. As presently conceived, the provement," "Choral Speaking Is was advised, however, that any rea­ Hospital after a brief illness. In future Judiciary will be composed Fun," "Teaching Speech in Secon­ sonable, factual, or constructive 1937 he purchased the Garrett estate, of seven members; that is, the four dary Schools," "Improving Your criticisms of the present system the future Siena campus, for the Class Vice-Presidents, one Junior Speech," "How to Teach Good should be referred to the proper ad­ College. Concerning the choice of and one Senior appointed by the Speech," and co-authored "Accept­ ministrative functionary. the 38 acre site, Dr. George Stod­ Executive Board of the Student able American Speech." Her articles Pete McKenna, standing in for dard, foriner Commissioner of Edu­ Senate together with the Moderator on speech and speech correction ROTC Lists Senior Class President Gus Favreauj cation for the State of New York of the Senate, and finally, the Vice- have appeared in such periodicals as reported that the Senior Gift Fund and later president of the University President of the Student Senate who "School," "Quarterly Journal of Drive is now in progress and that of Illinois, said that an independent Promotions will act as Chairman of the Judici­ Speech," "The Spoken Word," "The Lt. Col. James Kudrna, PMS&T, all gifts are expected to have been survey made to determine the ideal ary. Expression Magazine," "Journal of has recently announced the promo­ received before the April 17"dead- site for a college in the State chose Speech and Hearing Disorders," and tion of four cadets in the Siena Although time prohibited much line. as the most ideal the spot that on "American Speech." ROTC. further consideration of the prob­ Bill Barnes reported that a four which Siena now stands. Many professional honors are Promoted from Cadet Major to lems of the Judiciary, Mike Brady page monthly publication. The hers. Dr. Raubicheck is a Fellow Cadet Lt. Col. is William Senno, remarked that the primary purpose Congress News, edited by himseK Professor Glavin was a brother of of the American Speech Correction who continues in the command of of the Judiciary should be "adjudi­ and Nancy Ashley of College of St. the Right Rev. Msgr. John F. Glavin, Association, the 1953 Medalist of the the battalion. Also promoted were: cation and disposition," instead of Rose has been completed and sent pastor of St. John's Church, Rensse­ College of New Rochelle, and is a Matthew McGuire from Cadet Cap­ merely "prevention, advice, and to the 180 NFCCS member colleges. laer, who reached the age of 88 a Life Member of the New York tain to Cadet Major, Robert A. guidance." Discussion of the Judi­ The' publication is designed to give week ago Thursday. One of Mr. League for Speech Improvement Mulvey from 1st Lieutenant to ciary will be continued at the next a better insight to the problems of Glavin's four sons is the Rev. and of the High School Teachers of Captain and Walter Kastenmayer meeting of the Senate. the^ forthcoming NPCCS'- National Edward R. Glavin, now chaplain at Speech of New York City. from 2nd Lieut, to 1st Lieut. Brady reported that he had con­ Congress. the College of St. Rose. Page 2 THE SIENA NEWS Friday, March 15, 1957 ST. JOSEPH, THE MAN FOR ALL Doctor Stresses On March 1 9, the Catholic Church will celebrate the feast of Language Practice its Universal Patron, St. Joseph, the Foster Father of the Son of N. Y. Times—Dr. John F. Gun- God. Next to Mary, his wife, Joseph holds one of the highest mere, headmaster of the William positions in Heaven and is entreated by the Church for many Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, favors. charges that American linguistic il­ literacy is a disgrace and has seri­ St. Joseph is the model of purity for all men. Pictured with ously damaged our international a lily, the symbol of chasteness, this holy man would violate no relations. If we are to learn to get virtue, especially chastity, and would be appalled at the lack along with other countries and other cultures, he says, our first step of this virtue among the young men of the modern world. He should be to learn their languages. fostered this virtue in the little Christ Child and is the model of the Christian husband. Those among us who plan to enter the There is a good deal of truth in what Dr. Gunmere says. Unfortu­ married life, should have particular devotion to St. Joseph. nately, French and English have Another title of this saint's is that of Patron of Workmen. become such almost universal lan­ Joseph is pictured as the perfect worker as he labored in the guages for international communi­ small carpenter shop in Nazareth, untiringly devoted to the cation that there is little incentive family he must support. Laboring men throughout the world to learn Arabic, Japanese, Russian pay special homage to Joseph on May 1, the feast of the Patron or Greek. The business man, the of Workmen. Students should pray to St. Joseph for help in tourist, the government official who their work and strive to be as diligent as he was in the fulfillment travels abroad finds that no matter of his state in life. where he goes, the people with whom he has to deal usually speak Joseph's Hfe was one of silence, Holy Scripture never recount­ just as good English as he does. His ing his speaking. He allowed his life to be overshadowed by attempts to use whatever French, the life of the One Whom he was given to protect. Joseph never German or Spanish he picked up uttered an unclean word or an uncharitable statement. in high school or college are gen­ erally quietly snubbed because his The approaching birth of the Saviour was announced to host finds it easier to converse in Joseph; he was present at the first Christmas; he brought the English. Holy Family into Egypt; Joseph searched for the Child after the feast at Jerusalem. Joseph took a rriajor role in the greatest The only way to learn to speak a life ever lived. foreign language is to use it in con­ versation. Unfortunately, too many On his deathbed, St. Joseph was surrounded by the Blessed of the scholastic courses are based Mother and Jesus and he died in their arms. For this, he is upon the belief that a student is honored as the Patron of a Happy Death. We could only hope making progress if he can offer an to die such a death, with the Blessed Sacrament on our tongue BY adequate translation of such classics and the loving arms of Mary about us. We should pray often as Loti's "Pecheur d'Islande," Schil­ 'D'R/if^'HSI Seek M. Out I. to Joseph, for we never know when we are to die and we should ler's "Wallenstein," or Cervantes' always be prepared for the most important judgment of our *- "Don Quixote." There are, of course, life, that which follows our death. The "Sons of Erin" (and others who never got closer to Ireland than schools with more progressive ideas a bowl of stew) here on the campus are in the throes of making elaborate St. Joseph, lover of youth and exemplar of virtue, should on teaching languages. But in the plans to celebrate the feast day of the good St. Patrick. be the model of every man on the Siena campus. If we have main, the average American going abroad has to rely on English-speak­ As usual, the annual trek to New York has attracted Cy Siena. Pete not done so, we should, on his feast, kneel before St. Joseph's McKenna, Mickey McGuire and Frank McHurd will be among the revelers statue in the Chapel and dedicate ourselves to this holy saint. ing hosts or interpreters. With the exception of the casual tourist, it is in the big city. The underclassmen are not to be outdone by any band of St. Joseph will plead our cause before the throne of his foster- Seniors. Danny O'Neil, John Flood, Tom Hogan, Lou McUnright, George Son if we ask him in the spirit of humble confidence. almost an insult not to try, at least, to learn the language of one's host Foley, Clark Phillips and Joe O'Paladino will swell the ranks of those coimtry. If a native of the Nether­ trying to get in or out of the Biltmore. We give 9 to 1 Floodie will be START ANOTHER PARTY lands, for instance, can learn to con­ swingin' on the clock before Sunday. Right here in Albany, two local socialites are planning on celebrating The word around the campus seems to be that only one slate verse fluently in French, English the great day. Paul O'Riven is expecting to crash the A.O.H. party and for elections has been formed for this Spring. This is strictly and German in addition to his native Pete McRedmond will attend the "Friendly Sons of St. Patrick" dinner. a rumor but it brings this thought to mind. "Can we have tongue, why can't a "native of the The odds are that Pete will be pretty friendly by 9:00 p.m. elections with only one candidate for each office?" United States do as well? Graham O'Hasbrouck is instigating a movement to celebrate St. Boni­ The answer, we think, is obvious. If this single party of face Day. gentlemen is unopposed they will automatically take over the Bus. Society The Junior ROTC class will need the long weekend to calm down after positions! The deadline for the formation of party slates is berating "Curvebreaker" O'Chesterfield who got 100 on the survey test. March 29, only two weeks from today. We hope sincerely Our third year spies also tell us about the rumblings in the ranks over that some of the more "school-minded" members of the student Plans Trip Major Quinn's tirades. Just setting good example Tom? body will wish to join the happy medium of politics and oppose Approximately 120 Business Divi­ Speaking of Juniors, we know what Bill Maxwell meant when he the party which is already in the final stages of preparation. sion students taking courses in Or­ put those signs up this past week. TBJPY means that during Lent, A start on the correct foot will certainly help the "Siena ganization and Management and The Boys Just Pass Yezzi's. politicians." In the past years, it seems, the party which is Cost Accounting will make plant Congrats to John O'Bermayer the captain of the 1957-58 basketball visitations to the following business formed first plans a very extensive and prominent display of team. posters, other banners and handbills which aid the students to enterprises during the Easter vaca­ tion and the short weeks following Who is that disgruntled sociology student who has the "600" license know them. The party which is formed later appears to have plates? "thrown" their posters together because of lack of time. Don't before final exams: Jack Conoby, a fine broth of a lad, better see some more movies before let it happen! Beech-Nut and Life Saver Corpo­ he tries to imitate Fred Astaire from a sitting position! ration, Canojoharie, N. Y. If you are planning to form a slate of officers don't wait any Tobin Packing Co., Albany, N. Y. Davie O'Colbert's house was the scene of great revelry after the longer. Your position should not be behind the eight ball but Providence game. Our agents tell us that Rhode Island didn't have a Albany Felt Co., Albany, N. Y. right at the edge of the corner pocket. Civil Defense Drill although some people were bombed." ' General Electric Co., Schenectady, Jim O'Zinkavitch and John Tooher got sidetracked last Sunday while N.Y. returning from a Coventry Players rehearsal. Reports have it that they THE SIENA NEWS Fitzgerald Brewery, Troy, N. Y. reappeared eight hours later. Through the cooperation of the John Halloran is being hounded by a certain St. Rose miss for a phone above companies the students will call. The birthday card should have been a good hint, John. (A Ladycliff be shown the practical operation of miss had better not find out!) industry in respect to such items Motto of the week: It's the knowledge you get after you know it all % as business organization structure, that counts. finance and accounting, research, Ed LaRow (an Irishman?) had the luck of the Irish last week. Imagine College of Saint Bernardine of Siena physical facilities and processing, being chased by a carfuU of girls! Established 193S production control and sales ad­ Tom Basil had a rough weekend at Poughkeepsie, interdigitating with '•'•'" Subscription $2.00 ----- Advertising Rates on request ministration. the metacarpus of a pretty St. Franpis nurse. Member of the Catholic School Press Association In case anyone wonders why Jim Faughnan was late last week, he Member, Associated College Press NIGHTSONG was held up. Member, Intercollegiate Newspaper Association Soft music in the velvet night . . . Jim Crinin is adept at many things, according to some Freshmen. He Published weekly throughout the college year except during examination Half-sound, half-scent of incensed not only is the chairman of the Freshman dance on March 22, but he is and holiday periods. hay fire warden of the school. "Re-entered as second class matter February 13, 1951 at the Post OflBce at And apple blossoms. What's this we hear about the evil influence of Marvin McMondoux Loudonville, N. Y., under the act of March 3, 1879." -«^* A lone melody by voices . . . which prevented Mari O'Conforti from making the Boarders' Club meet­ Half-sound, half-twinkling of stars ing this past week. It was either Marvin or the food at the Moon. Vol. XVIII. Loudonville, N. Y., March 15, 1957 No. 19 On a lake reflected. Jack Jenkinson may be keeping it a secret, but he was married two A tune of treasured memory in the weeks ago. Why the cloak and dagger tactics? Editor-in-Chief J. Vincent Chesterfield Assistant Editor David M. Fahey darkness ... Glenn Thurber's locker in the varsity room sported an adhesive taped Associate Editor Robert M. Correale Perfumed, glimmering, remembered lettering on it's door all year. This, past week, in honor of the season, News Editor .Rajmiond M. Rafferty ... felt. the ROCK was changed to BOCK. Feature Editor., ,...... !,.:;...... George A. Maksail Parting words tp mull over: Crack a joke about the Irish and it's Photographer ...;.: , ...•;;.... Augie Weiss Art Editor .;..-.'...... i.;...... ,....;...,. Rudolph Piuna VISIT THE CHAPEL "good, clean fun"? crack a joke about another nationality and it's discrim­ Faculty Advisor ..:...;.,.i'..'.:..|,...... Rev. Aloysius G. Siracuse, OFM FREQUENTLY ination!/ . Page 3 Friday, March 15, 1957 THE SIENA NEWS Video MC, Life' Wanes State Jobs St. Patrick Fired Erin Tangle As Life Guest Available At Tara With Holy Faith The New York State Department By DAVE FAHEY By JOHN DEAN of Civil Service has announced that Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and you less cultured video fans, college students have another op­ The Ard-Righ Laoghaire, supreme ruler of all of Ireland, sent this Edward Ralph, your M.C. for "This Is a Life." Tonight, we have a portunity to begin a career in State out a summons to all the chiefs and kings and druidical priests fine show lined up for you, just filled with tears and sentiment and good government after they graduate. to meet at the royal palace at Tara in Meath in the Spring of old fashioned prying. Our special guest for tonight is seated in the The New York State Department 433. And they came. audience unaware that we are about to call him up on the stage. You, of Civil Service will hold its next and did light on a nearby hill the In accordance with the pagan sir, yes, you! Come up! Ignatz Ion, "This is a Life"! Professional Entrance Test May 11 Paschal fire, and the pagan night codes of Eire the death of all flames to fill Entrance-level professional was profaned. As you know, Ignatz, we had a lot of trouble bringing you here to­ of fire were to precede the opening and technical positions in govern­ ni^. Suppose you tell the audience about it. of the parley. All fires in the vil­ Laoghaire was angry, and he de­ ment offices and institr'^ions lages and farms of the countryside creed the death of the Christian fire Ig.—Well, really there wasn't any trouble. They sent over six armed throughout the Empire State. guards and kidnapped my wife. Can I have her back after the show? were extinguished that night of and the death of the Christian. The The test is open to college juniors March 25, not to be rekindled until fire drew the Irish men of war to E.R.—(The script, you idiot, stick to the script.) Ha! Ha! folks; he's and seniors, as well as to those who the sacred fire of Tara broke the the hilltop resting place of the man a great kidder. Ignatz, tell the people about yourself. already have degrees. Juniors, how­ night's black. But this was the eve of peace. But they could extin­ Ig.—There's not much to tell really. I'm an astro-physicist by pro­ ever, will not be eligible for ap­ of Easter, and also the Annunciation, guish the life of neither, and they fession. Nothing like astrophysics, I always say. My job is to look at pointment until after they graduate. sacred feasts of the Christians. Now were wondrous and told the Ard- the stars and predict where they will be in the future. According to my Others who pass the test may go to there was a Christian in the land. Righ. calculations, we should be passing through Alpha Centuria any minute. work as early as July 1. Morning broke and this man I've been wrong before, though. The Professional Entrance Test keep them from taking the Profes­ Patrick came down the hill, dressed E.R.—Yes, Ignatz Ion, you have been wrong before. You predicted offers opportunities for all students, sional Entrance Test. New York in his robes and carrying mitre and that the world would be destroyed in 1953 by a collision with the moon. no matter what their field of study. State employees get a leave of ab­ crozier, and there were a few poor You shocked the world by announcing that the sun burnt out in 1628. Starting salary is $4,028 a year, with sence when they enter military Irish with him. Now the druids You almost convinced us that we were living on Mars. It is our belief three annual raises to $4,580. The service and can go right back to were fearful and angry too, and they that the secret of your errors lies deep in your past. Let's listen to a jobs to be filled are at the first step their State job after separation from covered the hill and the land around voice from your past. in the promotion ladder leading to service. A call to the colors between with the blackness of night, though Voice—Hello, stupid. State positions paying salaries as the time they pass the test and it was full day. But Patrick smiled Ig.—That's Miss Hagg, my old Algebra teacher. She flunked me 13 high as $16,000. appointment to a State job won't and asked them if they could undo what they had done. But they had times. Come out on the stage, you old bat. I've been looking for you Appointments are expected in hurt either. Candidates retain their not the power. Then Patrick prayed for 18 years. fields such as administration, eco­ eligible status throughout their mili­ nomics, journalism, law, agriculture ary careers and can be appointed to the Lord of the Christians and a Voice—You'll never take me alive, stupid. and dairy science, biology, chemis­ when they get back to civilian life. brightness came upon the land, and E.R.—That's right Ignatz. You'll never take her alive. That voice is try, forestry, library science, psy­ To take the test, qualified people there was no more night. just a recording. She committed suicide five minutes after making it. chology, statistics, physics, public need only fill out a preliminary ap­ But Lochru, Arch-Druid of the Your sweet old Algebra teacher is dead, Ignatz. health and sanitation and natural plication card and return it by April island, was still proud, and he called Offstage Voice—We miss you, Ignatz. science. 19. New York State residence is upon the devil. Now Lochru floated Ig.—Good heavens. That's old Doctor Sly, the head psychiatrist at Students' draft status should not not required. Any qualified citizen high in the air, and the people were the Misty Minds Lunatic Lab. I haven't seen him since I went over the of the United States may apply. afraid. The Christian, Patrick, of the world, Ignatz Ion has finally wall. Hello, Doctor. prayed again, and the power of been successful! Congratulations! Application cards and detailed in­ Doctor—Your old straight jacket is waiting, Ignatz. formation may be obtained at col­ Lochru was no more, and he was Well, folks, it looks like we just dashed to pieces on the rocks. E.R.—Isn't it nice to have true friends? Say, it's getting hot in here. have time to say goodnight. lege placement offices, offices of the Awfully hot. And what's that terrible glare? Ig.—That's right. We'll all be State Department of Civil Service Laoghaire, ruler of the men of Ig.—That's Alpha Centuria. Right on time, too. I just knew that if dead in about ten seconds. in Albany, New York City and Buf­ Ireland, looked and then made his I kept trying that I'd hit it right one of these days. E.R.—Nothing like a good cry, eh, falo, and at local offices of the New will known. No man was to touch E.R.—There you are, folks. After years of predicting the destruction folks? York State Employment Service. this Patrick. "^^- Ybu smoke refreshed A new idea in smoking...all-new Created by R J Reynold'^ Tobacco Compa7iy,

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Papermakers, Gaels Win CHEYENNE In Close IM Contest CHANTS By TOM EVANS In Intramural action last week, the Papermakers won an important victory over the Sche­ It isn't always the winning basketball teams that have all the excite­ nectady Club in the closing minutes of their exciting contest by a 37-35 score. Butch Marcil, ment and rewards of basketball competition. Often the losing ball clubs, scoring act of the newsmen, canned 14 big points to lead his mates in a close battle to the finish. despite the bad breaks they encoimter, have their share of the highlights Despite the efforts of John Kovaro and consolations which keep them in the action so that a losing season The Hasbeens continued their jiJig Screebs who seem to be the vie and Carl Simeson of the Sche­ is worthwhile. winning streak by conquering the favorite so far will be faced with nectady Club who had 14 and 10 Vets 26-16 last week as Frank Far­ tougher opposition as they meet the Only an underdog team can pull upsets and fight losing battles right points respectively, they were not rell and Leo Reynolds teamed up Gaels this week and probably the down to the wire, because they have everything to gain and nothing to able to overcome tremendous all- with 8 and 7 points respectively to Hasbeens next week. Other exciting lose by their efforts. Siena, although they have had only fair teams in around play of the Papermakers. down the Vets easily in a low scor­ contests will be played by the the last few years have always kept the competition keen and the fans Jim Kenney followed Marcil in ing contest. Celtics and the Little Screebs, the pouring through the gate by surprising top rate opponents with their scoring for the Papermakers with As the intramural basketball Herms and the Papermakers. Many hustle and spirit and knocking the floor right out from under them. 8 points. tournament is coming to the last few good games will also be played be­ weeks of play the games will pit the tween the teams in the losers' Similar upsets have been pulled by Dan Cunha's band of underdogs In the other contest on Tuesday, top competition of the league. The bracket in the next few weeks. this year. In the fifth game of the year, after bowing in foiu- straight Bob Kane led the Gaels in a close contests, the Indians pounced on a highly rated lona quint and did not contest over the Little Screebs by let up until the final buzzer sounded, when Jack Weaver awed the helpless 29-24, Jack Gyves and Tom Delaney Gaels by swishing the cords with a jump shot that the lonians are still also contributed 7 points apiece for Team Elects Obermayer moaning about. the Gaels. Buddy Arndt scored 10 points to lead the losing Little It seems that the Indians played in spurts this year because they were Screebs followed by Lou Buff's 7. 1957-58 Hoop Captain victims in five more straight loses before they caught fire again about John Obermayer has been selected mid-season with the addition of Frank Singsheim to the lineup and were Harry Ungerman poured 23 big by his teammates to represent them John was also praised by the up for their traditional rival, Manhattan. The Jaspers, who had been points through the nets as the Herms as captain of next year's varsity Northeastern New York Sports­ quite successful in their previous outings and leading the country in downed the Warriors, 53-45 in action basketball squad. The 6-3 Junior writers by being selected for first scoring entering the game were immediately by a tight zone last week. Harry teamed up with from East Greenbush succeeds team honors in the Albany area. defense and tremendous Siena spirit which they were not able to over- Mike Obrey, who had 11 points, in Frank Connelly in the captainship. Senior Frank Connelly was placed corn until the closing moments. dominating play for the Herms. The Obermayer, whose 17.9 average for on the second team by the writers. superior scoring and rebounding of the season was the second highest St. Peter's, realizing that Siena had all of a sudden become red-hot the Herms proved, too much for the in Siena's basketball history was were worried greatly because their longest unbeaten record in the nation Warriors despite Tony Tower's 14 also selected as the "most valuable was at stake in their approaching game. The Indians gave it their Mil and Jack Minehan's 12 points. player of the year" by his mates. and fought a good game but the strength of the opposition was a little too much. ,.. J. , , . . , , .J' The loss had not slowed Siena up any because they bounced back two days later and completely took a superior St. Francis five by surprised The tremendous height was not going to scare the Indians as they fought Sh-h-h hard, capitaUzed on St. Francis' mistakes and beat the Terriers on the foul line. It was the high point of the season for the Indians who. jprbved We're not advocating hitch-hiking, but . . • to all, that spirit can conquer height in this modern day big man's gam& FRIAR will give you the lift you need. The fire was still with Siena as they opposed the always tough W.^st Get a copy today and you'll want it every month. Pointers a few days later and displayed a fabulous 51 percent shooting averaige in the first half to outdistance their foe by 20 points, an unbeliev­ ,.^?^'>^4^'.. able feat by the tmderdog Indians. Siena showed the ians that they had the determination to win as they chalked up their third victory. The Indians again gave it their all against Williams College in their next game Friar but were squeeked out in a real battle in the gym. JOHN OBERMAYER Perhaps the biggest "must" of the year was a victory over the high National Franciscan Monthly Coach Dan Cunha has announced scoring State Teachers which Siena did in fine fashion with a superb all- that eight varsity letters will be around playing. The win was mainly a moral victory in that the Indians 244 Rochelle Avenue awarded to members of this year's proved to the area fans they could defeat the best team in the area after the humiliating loss to the Engineers of RPI. Rochelle Park, New Jersey cage squad. In addition to John Obermayer and Frank Connelly, Siena followed up the State win by relinquishing a 12 point deficit Sophomores Bill Nash, Jacla Weaver, built up by a strong St. Anselm's quintet in their game three days later Frank Singsheim, Lou Unright and and finally defeating the Hawks as St. Anselm's decided it was the fault John Girard together with Junior of the referees that they couldn't win. It was the final win for the Indians Dave Colbert will also receive var­ although they fought neck and neck with the NYAC before losing in the IT'S FOR REAL! by Chester Field sity letters. final seconds.

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5 2«*5^A£^A£AfiA<^JtfiAft5£^rfrftfAfiA!t?t?tft'''''' 54:5:5:5^:5:5$:«:5:«:5:$:5«:5:$$5^^ Friday, March 15, 1957 THE SIENA NEWS Page i Freshmen Martone, Weinman Add Spark to Outlook for Next Season By ED MARCIL Now that the captain has been chosen, the lettermen awarded, and the all-opponent team picked, we can sit down and take a long prognosticated look at what to expect next year. Most of the basketball buffs on campus are optimistic. They have a few reasons to be cheerful. Coach Cunha will open next season with seven lettermen and the nuc­ next year should improve over their in a long range outlook: additions leus of a most successful Frosh team. performances of this past year. Tak­ to Father Francis' team. There are, however, several things ing this into consideration, the So, having considered the pros­ which should be presented not to varsity team next year will be a pects, reviewing the pitfalls (taller, By ED MARCIL dim the optimism but to discourage better shooting, faster and better more experienced team and proba­ a fervor of expectation which could balanced team than we have had in tion) I might as well commit my­ The Monday Intramural Bowling League was led by Paul lead to disillusionment. First, let's the past few years. Again, however, self. Based on a 20 game schedule, Kaufman with a 5 I 0 series. However, this was overshadowed look at just what we have next year. the team will take a pounding off Siena will have their first winning by Dick Lindsay's 507 effort, which included a new high single There is the question, what about the boards from the taller teams season in six years. Their record for the season of 224. the men on the Frosh team? The (which seem to be in the majority). will be 14 wins and 9 losses (also _, . , , ,. , , ., 450 and Dick Lindsay, with 507, was only men who will be of immediate included is the Union tournament The schedule will be about the This week s action created quite high for the Giants. which Siena will win). Siena will value will be Wienman and Martone. same as last year. Most of the a shuffle in the league race, as the The other men are still far away MECCA foes will floor many famil­ avenge the ignominious RPI defeat, Bonzos (2) 12 3 Tot. Boarders crushed the Yanks, taking Champine, B 113 136 175 424 we hope. from the poise and ability required iar faces. It seems that most of the all four points. Leading the Board­ Yanni, F 131 157 138 426 for frequent duty. Martone and clubs in the conference were in a ers was Marty Leach with his bigAv e 100 100 100 300 Wienman will help a great deal building year including champion 499 triple. Fr. Conon, OFM, turned Ponda, J 136 178 136 450 Handicap _£ 4 4 12 though. Pat is a good ball handler St. Bonaventure, who will have a Rifle Team in the best performance for the Totals 484 575 553 1612 with a lot of court know-how. Tom crackerjack freshman team coming Yanks, with 458. in Cunha's own words can shoot up to augment that sensational Giant (2) 12 3 Tot. Sets Record The Red Sox moved into first Smith, S 118 119 109 347 with anybody. Both are good board Sophomore duo, Newhook and Fair­ place, along with the Boarders, by D'Acostino, G. 199 129 142 460 men for their size and will help in field. There is one opponent that The ROTC Rifle team failed to taking three points from the Bomb­ Richards, D 119 144 146 409 that department. Dutch Leonard, will crop up but must be ignored place in the William Randolph ers. The Red Sox were led by Lindsey, D ^24_ 147 136 507 the big man, needs a lot of playing Hearst Trophy Rifle Meet announced Kaufman with 510. Bill Arcuri led Totals 661 539 533 1723 experience, aggressiveness, and a Capt. Don C. Taylor, Moderator and the Bombers with 463. Boarders (4) 12 3 Tot. Varsity Picks Mondoux, M 143 147 167 457 quicker reflexive responsive to be Coach of the team. The final match saw the Bonzos However, the score of 931 out of Ducey, B 107 142 103 352 of help next year. Dutch seems to All-Opponents start to find themselves, as they Rock, M 153 153 140 446 have the desire and might see con­ a possible 1000 fired by this year's earned a split with the Giant. The Leach, M m_ 140 192 499 The All-Opponent Team was re­ team set a new Siena record. siderable duty the second half of Bonzos were led by Joe Panda with Totals 570 582 602 1754 cently selected by the members of One reason why the shooters next season. Lagasse, Miller and Yanks (0) 12 3 Tot. the varsity basketball squad. First Phelps have good shooting touch but failed to place in the First Army Bombers (1) 12 3 Tot. Motola, J 139 133 124 396 team consists of Tom Blaney of Brown, S 115 106 129 350 will need a year to acquire the ex­ Area is due to the fact that the Uni­ Ave 100 100 100 300 lona, who scored the highest total versity of Maine, also in First Army Nash, B 100 145 122 367Smith , B 147 126 135 408 perience necessary for varsity ball. Martone (abs.). 146 146 146 438 points of 34 against Siena; Alex competition, is the Hearst National Fr. Conon 142 141 175 458 Arcuri, B 136 154 173 463Handica p 8^ 8 8 24 Bob Lawlor, a smooth moving "Boo" Elis of Niagara; Angelo Lom­ champion. Handicap 4 4 4 12 Totals 536 508 542 1586 Niagara transfer will be vieing for bardo of Manhattan; Brendan Mc­ First Army leaders were: Totals 501 "555 "574 1630 Team Standings W. L. a first club berth. Again next year Cann of St. oBnaventure, and Tony Maine 949 Red Sox (3) 12 3 Tot. Providence College 939 Red Sox 9 3 a half year eligibility problem will D'Elia of St. Francis. Nichols, J 107 183 142 432 3 Univ. of New Hampshire 934 Boarders 9 exist in the form of Jerry Brehm, Second team: Bill Hedeman, Wil­ Zielinski, R 101 148 114 363Giant s 7 5 Blanchfield, P. 163 167 137 467 a former Manhattan speedster and liams; Mike Pascale and John Ritch Ranks 7 5 Kaufman, P J^ 157^ 163 510 "Ish" Burns, a 6-2 board man from of Providence College, and Pepper Baseball Tryouts Bombers 2 10 Totals 561 655 556 1772 Bonzos .•- 2 10 Nebraska. Dooley and Hank Moreno of St. Begin Next Week Most of the boys who will be back Peter's College. Coach Dan Cunha has armounced Inter-Collegate Bowling News that baseball activities will begin By JOE O'CONNOR next week. Pitchers and catchers The Tuesday Night Intercollegiate Union paced by Bill Stine's 524 also will be the first to start with warm- Bowling League, currently between won three games, the first two being up practices in Gibbons Hall or if another semester, found the Siena very bitterly fought, but a decisive the weather is permissible they will keglers sweeping three games and victory for Union was in the mak­ work out outside. Candidates for all four points. Led by Dave Car­ ing. Albany State continued their other positions will probably begin pentier's 565 triple the Indians re­ good bowling as of late by walloping activities the following week. mained close to pace-setting Union. RPI two out of three for three Coach Cunha is hoping for a good Yours truly also managed to make points. Dick Pardee with 546 and turnout for the baseball squad as the 500 mark with a 508 triple. The Joe Laricchio with 535 were the big Spring is just around the corner and Indians are still within striking dis­ guns for State. he expects to have a good squad this tance of the League leaders but State 1 2 3 Tot. year. More games with area col­ Union continues to win the close Pardee . 223 151 172 546 leges are expected to be slated for ones. This of course is the way any 130 167 ?97 Loricchio 181 141 213 535 this year than last. Pitchers are champion remains a champion. Adelson ... 134 127 261 urgently requested as the whole In the other action of the evening Sullivan ... 172 157 171 500 pitching staff of last year has grad­ Thompson 173 124 297 uated. STANDINGS TO DATE 2436 Won Lost RPI 1 2 3 Tot. Union 48V2 IIV2 Tochner ... 116 154 270 411/2 I81/2 Davis 208 142 350 31 29 Rezek ... 127 180 131 438 ABC 29 31 Barker .. 209 152 152 513 RPI 17 41 ... 148 148 160 456 HVTI 13 47 Wertheimer 176 103 279 2306 Siena 1 2 3 Tot. .. 145 167 196 508HVT I 1 2 3 Tot. Stolz .. 171 169 141 481Cabl e ... 177 198 148 523 Coleman 179 179 Ottati .. 160 113 120 393 Sisk 136 141 149 426Yaise r ... 187 147 138 472 Carpentier 196 182 187 565Sl y ... 170 154 121 445 Arcuri 200 189 389LaBell e ... 122 157 124 403 2548 2236 ABC 1 2 3 Tot.Unio n 1 2 3 Tot. 117 195 184 496Smit h .. 160 177 156 493 . 159 160 167 486Grund y .. 150 154 143 447 Absent 144 144 . 144 432 Sammler ... 168 143 144 455 Simons 153 143 133 429Plimime r ... 173 155 187 515 Burke .... 140 171 223 544Stin e .. 173 155 196 524 2377 2434 GANDER, GANDER & GANDEli Sorry I'm late, Father, but I got tied up in traffic." ARCHITECTS 174 Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Give to Your Local FINEST OPTICAL SERVICE + Chapter + JOHN J. PATTERSON OPTICIAN Just a reminder — Sonny Dunham American Red Cross will play for the Junior Prom, 45 Maiden Lane Room 1 Albany, N. Y. May 3. Page 6 THE SIENA NEWS Friday, March 15, 1957s Society Honors Saga Books Bundle of Joy' Makes One Big Boo-Boo; 9 New Members The Siena College Physics Honor On Sale Now Hardly Worth Price of Admission Society conducted an initiation ban­ Yearbooks have gone on sale for By TED PEZZULO J^i^, quet for its newly elected members the student body, according to Sal at Reich's Restaurant. Catalano, Editor in Chief of the BUNDLE OF JOY: An RKO Picture in color. Cast: Debbie Reynolds, The objects of this Society are to Saga for 1957. A limited number of Eddie Fisher, Adolph Menjou, Tommy Noonan. Running time: 98 min. serve as a means of awarding dis­ books are to be sold, and up to last There was really no reason for my going to see this show, and somehow I wish I hadn't. tinction to students having high Tuesday, 43 out of 130 yearbooks 1 was sitting at home mooning like a sick cow because there was nothing to do. Television for scholarship and promise of achieve­ were sold. If a book is desired, the evening promised a series of old Tom Mix movies followed directly by a fashion show of ment in Physics, to promote student Sal says, "Order your book soon. clothes for the middle-aged, mod interest in research and the ad­They will be placed on the first Debanaire Debbie works in a de­ eled by derelict dowagers, each no of tripe, but this film does nothing vanced study of the subject, and to come, first serve, basis." A deposit partment store, and is fired for sell­ less than fifty years old. 1 couldn't for her career. stimulate interest in Physics among of one dollar must be given to hold ing too much; a novel twist at that. the students in general. the book, it costs four dollars. suffer it, so I took ninety pennies As for Eddie Fisher, well, he ought One Christmas Eve as she is walk­ V from my kid sister's bank and In order to be eligible for mem­ The excellence of this year's edi­ ing by a foundling home she eyes a to be back on Channel 6 guzzling sloshed through the snow to the bership, students must have com­ tion is vividly shown in the first two baby lying on the stoop. Now, just Coca-cola. In this fiick he sings, theatre. pleted courses beyond General Col­ pages that are on display in the as she picks the brat up the door smiles, sings, gawks at Debbie, sings, lege Physics and' must have main­ cafeteria. Another first for this "Bundle of Joy" is colorful, musi­ of the home opens, and from here becomes an adopted father, sings, tained at least a "B" average in the year's Saga is the use of colored cal, catchy, and when you come on our heroine cannot convince any­ and sings, and oh, Mac, how he V various Physics courses. pictures. right down to it, just plain wretched. one that she is not the mother. sings some more! The vice-president of the Society, Richard G. Fain of Schoharie, Ed­ Really, it is nothing more than a Meanwhile at the department store DOWNTOWN NEWS: Congratula­ Mr. F. A. Smith introduced the new ward E. Johanson of Latham, Walter flimsy vehicle to bring together for Eddie is crooning his customers to tions are in order to everyone who members to Professor Glenn W. S. Kastenmayer of Schenectady, Robert the first time on the screen the the sales windows. Somehow he has so faithfully stayed away from Humphreys, Acting Chairman of the E. Lee of Albany, Charles Morreale "dream team" of our age, Debbie and Debbie get together, but it's not the Strand at the request of His Ex­ Science Division of the College, who of Albany, John D. Robinson of Reynolds and her helpmate Edward. worth the trouble to figure out how. cellency our Bishop. It is a known made the certificates. Sackets Harbor, Jacob Smit of Al­ What happens to these two happens fact that attendance has dropped off ,, A representative group of Alumni bany, George Sokol of Schenectady "only in the movies." The situation, Debbie looks nice, wears her sharply since the "Baby DoU" ordeal. and Faculty were in attendance. and Charles R. Weiss of Pough­ after awhile, becomes nothing short clothes well, and smiles her best, Matinees were cut out for some time The newly elected members are keepsie. of ludicrous. toothy, Ipana smile and all that sort in order that the theatre might be "repaired," but the excuse seems contrived. Of course the Strand was renovated, but only because business has been so slow that there was plenty of time to complete altera­ tions.

IN THE LIMELIGHT: Have any y^. of you noticed that ot the five ' ' movies selected by the Academy as the best of the year, not one is on the objectionable list? This is posi­ tive proof that a motion picture can > be outstanding while yet remaining within the bounds of morality. Debate Tourney (Cont. from Page 1) registration; and Jerry Fitzgerald, publicity. Dennis Corbett will act as chair­ man of the 'Debate of Champions." Ed Tobin will assist him as time­ keeper. This exhibition debate will BASIC TRAINING for R.O.T.C. men. be held in the Father Dawson Me­ When the talk turns to tactics, remem­ morial Library at 8:00 p.m., Satur­ ber this: troops who don't get a Lucky day, and will be open to the public. break soon become a Solemn Column! Judging this championship debate will be representatives from the Why? Any private can tell you: Luckies fields of education, law, and com- • outrank 'em aU when it comes to taste. munication. Dr. Raubicheck will represent education. Mr. James F. You see, a Lucky is all cigarette . . . Dalton, an Albany attorney, will GARETTES nothing but fine, mild, good-tasting represent law. He was a member ' of the first Siena debating team, tobacco that's TOASTED to taste even organized by the late Fr. Vincent better. On the double, now! Light up a Devine, OFM. Mr. Don Girard will WHAT IS A POOR BIRD'S HOME? WHAT IS A HAUNTED WIGWAM? represent communications. He is Lucky. You'll say it's the best-tasting the program director of WFLY, FM cigarette you ever smoked! station of the Record newspapers of Troy. STUDENTS! MAKE $25 After the "Debate of Champions" «-*y xj? Do you like to shirk work? Here's some easy money the results of the various debates ZyJ^ —start Stickling! We'll pay $25 for every Stickler will be made known and awards will •^^^ we print—and for hundreds more that never get be made. Mr. Dalton will present used. Sticklers are simple riddles with two-word rhyming answers. the Rev. Vincent Devine, OFM, A. EUGENE SRAVELLE. Parrot Garret Both words must have the same number of syllables. (Don't do BOB MC KINNEY Creepy Tepee Memorial trophy to the 1957 winner. MINNESOT* drawings.) Send your Sticklers with your name, address, college KANSAS The other trophies, the permanent and class to Happy-Joe-Lucky, Box 67A, Mount Vernon, N. Y. trophy for 1956 victor and the in­ dividual prizes, vdll be awarded by WHAT IS A MAN WHO PAWNS the Rev. Matthew Conlin, OFM, WHAT IS A SLOVENLY FLOWER? THE OLD FAMILY CHAIR? WHAT IS A MAN WHO CLASSIFIES WHAT IS A CHINESE BOAT WITHOUT SNAKES? A BOTTOM? Chairman of the Arts Division, and by Mr. Girard. At this "Debate of Champions" members of the Siena Student Sen- " ate will serve as ushers. Representing Siena for team and individual honors will be affirmative debaters, Bob Van Slyke and Charles Weiss, and negative speakers, Dave BRYCE NOLEN. ROGER GROSS. Sloppy Poppy Rocker Hacker JED JACOBSON. Viper Typer GENE MYERS, Sunk Junk Fahey and Ralph Brown. They will OKLAHOMA AS M U. OF OREGON JOHNS HOPKINS LONG BEACH STATE COLL. prep for the tournament by meet­ ing in a Siena versus Siena debate 'J before the student body of Saratoga High School, Saratoga Springs, this morning. During this exhibition debate, as well as during the tour­ ney, the topic will be "Resolved, LuckiesTaste Better that the United States should dis­ "IT'S TOASTED" TO TASTE BETTER . . . CLEANER, FRESHER, SMOOTHER I continue - direct economic aid to foreign countries." uT.Co. PRODUCT OF <./t!t> i^^nv^xie^am, Cfwiuaeo-Kxf77uut/rw AMERICA'S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF CIGARETTES u«J