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John L. McCloskey '48 VOLUME NUMBER 2 Director of Alumni Cover Story

The cover of this number of our magazine fittingly brings to our attention the likeness of

Brother Stanislaus, President of our College, who is celebrating this month his twenty-fifth anni-

versary as a Brother of the Christian Schools. The Alumni, in felicitating the jubilarian on reaching L. Thomas Reifsteck '51 the twenty-fifth milestone in his religious career, are not unmindful that much of Brother's Director of Placement quarter century of service, both as teacher and as administrator, have been spent here at La

Salle. Their recollection of Brother Stanislaus is always associated with the idea of progress.

Brother's aim as a teacher, first and always, was the progress of his students; as an administrator,

he has identified himself wholeheartedly with the development of La Salle. To present and

former students, our President, in his endeavors, is the fulfillment of their dream of "the greater

La Salle." They know that he is unsparing in his efforts to promote the welfare and progress Brother Daniel Bernian, F.S.C., Ph.D. Alumni Moderator of an institution that is approaching its one-hundredth anniversary of service.

It is with a sense of deep appreciation for all that he has done and is continuing to do for

La Salle that the Alumni offer most cordial felicitations on the happy occasion of his silver

anniversary. The members of this association wish Brother the complete realization of all his .y

ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President, Harry J. Gibbons '48 Jht Jkti JfjJue

Vice-President, Thomas M. Walker '50 PAGE Treasurer, Frank Hart '51

The President's Page 1

John J. Finley '24 Thos. J. McAneney '52 John A. Clement '39 Frank R. Murdock '52 Charles J. O'Keefe '41 Richard O'Donnell '52 Alumni In The News 2 Joseph F. Fraier '43 James J. O'Toole '52 John J. Rooney '44 Frank G. Piller '52 William J. Conran '47 Harry A. Reckner '52 After Six 3 Harry J. Gibbons '48 John W. Schmidt '52 Thos. B. Harper, III '48 Joseph McGrath '53 Thomas J. Hickey '48 Joseph Morrison '53 Campus Events 4 John Biehl '49 William Murphy '53 '49 George Boraske Anthony J. Polcino '53 W. '49 '54 James Jones Alexander Avallon Look Vincent Kelly '49 Gerald Corkery '54 The New at La Salle 10 John P. Ryan '49 Alfred J. Pierce '54 Henry C. Taddei '49 Robert J. Schaefer '54 William Breeze '50 William J. Wingel '54 Explorer Personal Patter 12 '50 William A. Felte Earle J. Wood '54 Robert E. Lodes '50 Gerard Faiss '54 '50 Cletus McBride James Gillespie '55 Sports 16 Russell J. Moss '50 Joseph J. Tagg '55 Francis Murray '50 James A. Browne '56 Robert J. Valenti '50 Anthony '56 Esposito Friends of La Salle Thomas M. Walker '50 Joseph More '56 21 Frank Hart '51 Peter A. Pino '56 Joseph McAveety '51 Robert M. Rogers '56 Joseph Spellman '51 Adam Smith '56 Photographic credit: John McCurry, Mike Maicher. Ed Dehner, Fabian Bachrach. Harry '51 Watts Frank S. Blatcher '56 Charles '51 J. Kelly Charles Oliver '56 William Albanese '52 Francis Healy, Jr. '56 Donald Bernard '52 The La Salle Magazine is published four times yearly by La Salle John '56 College for '52 E. Bloxsom Alumni, faculty, students Andrew D. Bertucci and friends of La Salle College. Editorial and Business offices Leo J. '52 Joseph Tagg '55 at Dooley Department of Public Information, La Salle College, Philadelphia 41, Penna. Thomas Dolan, Jr. '52 Edward P. Larkin '56 of Member American Alumni Council. Printed by Clark Printing House Inc '52 "56 John J. Hanratty Joseph N. Malone 1228 Cherry Street, Philadelphia 7, Penna. —

THE PRESIDENT'S PAGE

The first issue of this magazine was The residence halls were financed by of their financial strength. Buildings- directed exclusively to the Alumni body. means of a Federal loan of over $1,000,000 have to be built; faculties increased Despite the shortcomings which beset to be amortized over a period of 30 years and strengthened; services multiplied. most such efforts, many Alumni ex- from revenues received. The construction Tax supported institutions will expect pressed satisfaction with this new chan- of the library was financed through a and will receive—additional appropria- nel by which news of the College came to bank loan of $300,000 plus the results of tions. Institutions with heavy endow- them. The magazine promised a stronger an appeal to Alumni and friends which ments will somehow have these endow- liaison between the College and the netted $275,000. To this was added the ments made heavier. There is growing Alumni. What came to us as a most sum of $200,000 from accumulated sur- evidence of this even now. Others will pleasant surprise, however, were the pluses. The temporary facilities were se- comments of scores of friends of the cured from war surplus programs and be in a position to increase their tuition College—not Alumni, but persons in- their construction financed from current income to balance spiraling budgets. tensely interested in La Salle. The maga- income. These first phases of our Devel- La Salle neither expects nor receives zine could become for them, also, an ef- opment Program depleted available re- State subsidies. While endowments would fective channel by which stronger bonds sources, left us with a sizeable indebted- be thankfully received, they are hardly of friendship could be established. For ness, and tied up income from residence likely to come. And it is a cherished tra- this reason, it was decided with this sec- accommodations. The proposed student dition of the Christian Brothers to make ond issue to expand the scope of the union will be partially financed through a a higher education available to those of magazine's purposes, increase the num- Government loan of a million dollars. modest means; hence, modest tuition fees ber of its pages, and publish it for the The College will have to raise $250,000 will continue to prevail. Alumni and friends of the College. to furnish and equip the building. The At La Salle, we face the future look- I am thankful for the opportunity pro- amortization of this loan will tie up the ing heavenwards, as we always have had vided by these columns to discuss matters revenue from such auxiliary enterprises to do, placing our trust in God. Faith in of vital to us of concern and equal con- as Campus Store and cafeterias. A spe- God has guided the destiny of cern, I hope, to you. the College cial student union fee will be necessary through periods of sacrifice and discour- The plight of colleges universities to complete the amortization schedule. and agement. Our faith and trust in God today has become a topic of frequent Our immediate problem—to raise the will continue. mention in public discussion. In general, $250,000 needed for the Student Union. there is a growing apprehension of the This spirit of faith will give rise to A Science Building and a Recitation Hall ability of the colleges to meet success- hope and confidence only if our own ef- to replace Benilde Hall will have to be fully the demanding challenge of the dec- forts and those of our friends are pushed constructed before several years pass by. ades ahead. Administrators, faculties, to new heights. La Salle must find new public-minded citizens, governments, This is the challenge now facing us. local and more friends, ready and able to help. and national —all are analyzing the situ- The confidence of colleges and univer- Unless you join with us, efforts will fail ation with its gradually unfolding impli- sities as they struggle with these im- far short of the goal of our Development cations and proposing solutions by which pending crises will vary with the sources Program. Friends who can help—indus- to resolve the attendant problems. There try, corporations, foundations—will do so is no doubt that we will have to come to only if our Alumni do the part that is grips, and that in a short time, with the greatest educational challenge our society expected of them. has ever been called upon to meet. This is why Annual Giving is so im- This table shows the expenses of Few colleges in the country have ex- portant. operating the alumni office and the tended themselves to the limits to which I ask you, each and even,* one of you, La Salle has had to do that the post-war- results of annual giving. The first to respond to this year's Annual Giving veterans might be accommodated. A pre- appeal was made in 1955 Appeal. The first appeal in 1955 brought war enrolment of 475 has risen to an f forth a 5 > response from the Alumni. enrolment of 1900 in the Day Division. Alumni Office Annual Last year's appeal moved the response to An Evening Division, started in 1946, Expenditures Giving 15<7r. We must have a full response with today enrolls 1700. The tide of appli- every Alumnus making a contribution. A cants continues to rise and many have to 1956 $13,33X19 $6,568.00 one hundred percent response will make be denied admission. Pre-war facilities, 1955 9,638.83 3,419.00 great things possible. Great things can accommodating 475, were increased by be done here at La Salle. If you will get the addition of a newly-constructed li- 1954 10,221.25 behind us, they will be done. May God brary building, a temporary classroom 1953 10,080.40 bless you! building, four residence halls accommodating 250, and temporary cafeteria fa- 1952 10,596.84 cilities which have now proven to be woe- s c /it^w-a/A**; ' ' *&&+. C fully inadequate. & —

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS MEDICAL The fractured bone is exposed, and a small trough is cut into the two bone P. Mandarino, '42, has Dr. Michael ends. the medical world by his recent electrified Some steel wires are placed in the revolutionary method development of a trough. Then the "substance X," a of repairing broken bones. syrupy fluid, is poured in. Within seconds 35-year-old Hahnemann Hospital The this begins to expand, filling every bone once a professional foot- doctor, who was crack. The surgeon cleans away the over- is well on the way to making ball player, flow that comes out on the bone surface. history. The concept is to fill the medical In a half-hour the substance has hard- with a plastic-like substance that break ened and set. The wound is closed. until the bone is as strong as it hardens The leg stays in a cast for two or three was. ever days, to allow the bone "cement" to cure. The substance, which looks much like bone itself, has been thoroughly tested, according to Mandarino, and found completely inert, harmless to body tissues. He is now testing a new substance with qualities of making an even stronger set. Daniel J. McCauley, The Doctor's audience was cautiously enthusiastic to the new method, which holds provisions of the Securities laws when promise for mending of deep bone cysts, they sold $4 million worth of convertible broken backs and hips. bonds and claimed exemption from regis- "It looks too good to be true," Man- tration as a private offering. darino said. "But the need is great and Conducted in the SEC Building in I'm sure we're off to a good start. More Washington, the investigation is the first chemical research is needed; more animal made public by the Commission since studies. It should be useful to veterina- 1948. rians. Most of the medical aspects can be found out only in time." A graduate of Hahnemann Medical School, Dr. Mandarino served in the Korean War. A star football player, he was named All-American among players of small schools while at La Salle. In 1944 and 1945, the 255-pound doctor played guard and tackle with the Phila- delphia Eagles.

Dr. Michael P. Mandarino Mandarino is married and the father of three children. He lives at 1370 Far- By use of the method, Dr. Mandarino rington Rd., Philadelphia. believes, plaster casts may be removed after two or three days, instead of eight weeks. Broken leg—even broken hip—vic- The first report medically of the use of intra- given in 1937. There was tims may be back on their feet within a medullary steel was week. constant experimentation, occasional failure and much progress, so that by 1952 this was Disclosing his discovery at a seminar of orthopedic specialists meeting at a fairly well accepted method of treatment. Hahnemann, Dr. Mandarino did not I am certain that chemical immobilization name the chemical substance he uses to for bones and joints will follow this same weld bone pieces together. pattern. There will be many years of research and experimentation before perfection is William J. Binkowsk He cautioned against "building cas- attained. tles," that it was a "preliminary" report, Assistant professor of history and Michael P. Mandarino, M.D. and that the new treatment still requires assistant to the Dean was recently ap- years of study. Producing two broken-leg GOVERNMENT pointed by Governor Meyner of New Jer- victims treated the week before, he sey to the Board of Trustees of Schools showed that neither needed a plaster Daniel J. McOauley, '38, is the presid- for Industrial Education of Trenton. The cast. One stood unsupported on his ing officer in the investigation of the board is the administrative body of Tren- broken leg. Crowell—Collier Corporation by the Se- ton Junior College and School of Indus- The Doctor explained that his tech- curities Exchange Commission. trial Arts. Bill received his master's de- nique of bone repair, worked out in three The purpose of the investigation is to gree from the University of Pennsylvania years of research at Hahnemann, re- establish whether or not the Crowell where he is currently pursuing his doc- quires a surgical operation. Collier Corporation violated registration torate in education. AFTER SIX TEN YEARS OF l>IUH,lt ESS

On the evening of October 14, 1946, tirely of graduate engineers who are tivities. The Student Congress, composed 44 students assembled for their first actively working in electronic research. of more than 50 representatives, regu- classes in the newly formed Evening Di- lates all student activities and assumes With the rapid growth of the Evening vision of La Salle College. On the eve- the financial responsibility for all the ac- Division, its first Director, who also ning of September 10th, eleven years tivities it sponsors. In addition to social served the College as Comptroller and later, 1675 students had enrolled for 188 affairs, the students have organized stu- who is now its Business Manager, found classes taught by 105 faculty members. dent branches of professional societies the duties of his dual burden increas- and co-curricular clubs. Among these are amazing growth is evidence of the This ingly more difficult to fulfill. In 1953, the Society for the Advancement of Man- foresight of Dr. Joseph J. Sprissler, Brother Paul, the past president of G. Asso- for seven years Director of agement, the American Marketing founder and the College, was appointed to succeed Division, realized that ciation, and the Industrial Relations So- the Evening who Dr. Sprissler as Dean of the Evening- afford an opportunity for an ciety. A recently established group is in it would Division. process of petitioning the Institute of education to men who are unable to at- the Radio Engineers for a Student Branch. tend college during the day but who rec- For the first ten years, all classes met of ognize the value an organized pro- on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday eve- All of the facilities of the College are leading degree. gram of studies to a nings. This year, however, after utilizing available to students of the Evening Di- classroom in College Hall, Although the objectives of the Evening every available vision — Cafeteria, Library, Counselling Hall, Benilde Hall, the Library, Division are not distinctively different McShain Center, and Placement Bureau. Numer- High School from those of the Day Division, the pro- McCarthy Hall, and the ous members of the Evening Division Building, it was necessary to roster addi- gram of the Evening Division has been Alumni as well as students in attendance classes on Wednesday and Friday planned to meet the needs of a student tional notify the Placement Bureau of openings evenings to accommodate the largest body which, for the greater part, is ma- and opportunities in their places of em- to be admitted to the Evening- ture in experience and motivation. It has group yet ployment. been adapted to assist a group of men Division. On June 6, 1956, the sixth graduating who have had their desire for a college A glance at the present student body class of the Evening Division included education awakened or strengthened by reveals some interesting statistics. The 117 Bachelor of Science degrees. This the experiences of living in modern so- average age of all students is 26 years, group of graduates brings the total num- ciety. A specific objective of the Evening with only 8 per cent under 21 years. ber of alumni of the Evening Division to Division is to prepare men for positions Sixty-two per cent are married. A total 527. greater responsibility and to help them of of 539 different employers, including Fed- meet the needs of employers for person- The value of any educational endeavor eral, State, and City agencies, are listed with a college background. must be measured eventually in terms of nel by the students. Thirty-six companies the advantages which the alumni have Originally, programs were offered in have 10 or more employees em-olled. One derived from it. The testimony of the Accounting, Economics, Finance, General company has 126. The distribution of alumni is a convincing reason for believ- Business, Industrial Management, Pro- students in the various curricula shows ing that they are realizing the benefits duction Management, and Insurance. 21 per cent in Electronic Physics, 17 per of a well balanced college program and Students could satisfy the requirements cent in Accounting, 17 per cent in Indus- are profiting in many ways from their for either a Certificate of Proficiency or trial Management, 14 per cent in General past association with the College. They a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Business, and smaller percentages in the have improved in their positions of em- Administration. Later, programs in In- other curricula. Eighty-three per cent of ployment; they have developed a keener dustrial Management and Marketing all students are degree candidates. This interest in cultural subjects; they have were added to the curricula. last fact more than any other is the most become better adjusted to individual characteristic feature of the student body To aid in easing the critical shortage problems, both personal and social; and, of the Evening Division. of adequately trained technical men, de- above all other advantages, they have a gree programs in Chemistry and Elec- The usual advertising media have been better spiritual and moral outlook on life. tronic Physics were established in 1951. used for student recruitment. Signifi- With the near-saturation of the physi- A measure of the value of the Electronic cantly, however, the overwhelming ma- cal facilities of the College, the future Physics curriculum may be gained from jority of applicants have stated that they development of the Evening Division as the fact that after five years the student have chosen the Evening Division on the far as greater increases in enrollment enrollment is greater than that in any personal recommendation of relatives, are concerned will depend upon the abil- other curriculum. Although not a com- friends, or fellow-employees who are in ity of the College to construct new build- plete engineering program, the Electronic attendance or who have attended. The ings. The alumni of the Evening Division Physics course of study does provide the quality of the program seems to be the together with the general alumni of the mathematical and technical subjects best advertisement. College can materially assist in the reali- which are essential to the electronic engi- Evening zation of this goal by generous participa- neer. The faculty engaged in planning Time is in short supply for tion in the Annual Alumni Giving Cam- and teaching the specialized courses in Division students; nevertheless, many of extra-curricular ac- paign. this program is comprised almost en- them pai-ticipate in CAMPUS EVENTS Doctors Meet The steering committee of the newly "When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing formed medical doctors society of the La invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them Salle College Alumni Association met on under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, December 16, 1956, at 11 a.m. in the to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards Faculty Lounge of the College Library ." for their future security. . . Building. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Dr. James A. Lehman, '21, served as By nightfall on October 23, 1956, a On November 15, when the Soviets con- temporary chairman, and the members revolution raged in Hungary. The in- tinued their mass deportations of able- present read like a Who's Who in Medi- credible bravery of a people facing indis- bodied Hungarians to Russian slave labor cine: Dr. Edgar C. Smith, '43, Dr. Joseph criminate slaughter ripped from the camps, the Student Council of La Salle A. Diorio, '43, Dr. William F. X. Coffey, Soviet Union her cloak of deceit and set a day of prayer for the Hungarians '49, Dr. Francis J. McGeary, '20, Dr. made the disgust of her Communism self as they fought to free their homeland. James A. Lehman, '21, Dr. William J. evident—even to the blindest of men. Starting at 8:30 a.m. in the college Tourish, '20, Dr. Nicholas J. Christ, '38, chapel, living Rosary continued until a Dr. John J. Courtney, '37, Dr. Michael P. The Hungarian Rebel radio began to p.m., 12:30 when a Requiem Mass was Mandarino, Jr., '42, Dr. John M. Con- send farewell messages on November 6. offered in the auditorium by Father Nich- '12, Dr. Edward J. Coverdale, '34, That day a mass meeting was held by nolly, olas O.P., of Darnoi, a native Hungary, Dr. F. McTear, Jr., '36, Dr. Eu- La Salle undergraduates in "protest Thomas who forced to flee his country in was J. Gallagher, '48 Dr. Louis X. against the Russian invasion and sup- gene and 1946, and has been a professor of philos- Viggiano, '49. Brother Stanislaus and pression of the Hungarian people." It ophy at La Salle. Brother Christopher also attended. was the first public demonstration for November 16, while the general strike Hungary taken in this state. continued in Hungary and Kadar threat- A preliminary check-list of medical The students gathered in front of the ened to withhold food from Budapest doctors of the Alumni was given to each Library to hear an address by Dr. John until it ended, a collection was made member. It was proposed that one mem- Lukacs, professor of history. Born in among the students of La Salle and ber of the Alumni associated with a par- Hungary, Dr. Lukacs received his doc- $267.01 was sent for Hungarian Relief. ticular hospital or medical school or geo- torate from the University of Budapest. Beginning January 7, and running gi-aphie area contact his fellow medical In quiet tones he presented a history of through February, the students of La Alumni. The following doctors were des- the strife in Hungary and noted that Salle are conducting OPERATION HU- ignated as representatives of the listed "after years of Communist rule and MANITY. This is a drive for clothes. hospitals and areas: Dr. Thomas McTear, propaganda, the generation educated in Facilities are spotted about the campus St. Mary's Hospital; Dr. Eugene Gal- Communist controlled schools should rise where articles of clothing may be placed. lagher, St. Joseph's Hospital; Dr. Wil- against the system imposed on them Alumni are welcomed to use these facili- liam Tourish, Camden & Jefferson Hos- demonstrates that good principles have ties, and may feel certain that any gifts pitals & Medical Schools; Dr. Francis a way of prevailing." offered will reach the people of Hungary. McGeary, Glenside and Abington Hospi- tals; Dr. Louis Viggiano, Fitzgerald- Mercy; Dr. William Sabol, Levittown It was their right, it was their duty Area; Dr. Paul Mcllvaine, Levittown Area; Dr. Dante Marino, St. Agnes Hos- pital; Dr. Paul Salvo, St. Agnes Hospi- tal; Dr. Nicholas Christ, Reading Area; Dr. John Connolly, Older Alumni; Dr. Edward Coverdale, Misericordia Hospi- tal; Dr. Donald Comely, PGH; Dr. James McLaughlin, Germantown Hospi- tal; Dr. John McLoone, Norristown Hos- pital; Dr. Michael Mandarino, Hahne- mann Hospital and Medical School; Dr. Charles Schreader, Temple Hospital and Medical School; Dr. John Helwig, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania Hospital & Medi- cal School; Dr. James Giuffre, St. Luke's Hospital; Dr. Marcel Sussman, Doctor's and St. Agnes Hospitals; Dr. John Courtney, Morton Area; and Dr. Charles Tribit, Nazareth Hospital.

Another organizational meeting was scheduled and held on January 27. Mass was celebrated in the Chapel at 10 a.m. A continental breakfast and business meeting followed in the Cafeteria at 11 a.m. A Unique Jubilarion Byrne, Archbishop of Sante Fe, who Sociol Event Noted — Blue & Gold Ball studied under the Jubilarian when he The annual Blue and Bold Ball Formal, taught at St. Anne's School. former Two highlight of the La Salle College social students of Brother Edward, Msgr. New- season, will be held Friday, February 15, ton Miller and Msgr. John O'Mara, in the main ballroom of the Broadwood served as chaplains to His Excellency. Hotel. Msgr. McNally is also a former student. Both listeners and dancers will enjoy "Rhythm and Rhyme in Sommertime" Collegian Award rendered by George Sommers and his orchestra. The annual award of the College news- Included in the price of $6 are the paper for eminent achievement and pub- favor and a photograph of the individual lic service in journalism for 1957 has couple. been designated for Richard W. Slocum, Executive Vice President of the Evening FINE ARTS and Sunday Bulletin. fine arts program, the Mr. Slocum was selected for the award As part of its College offers for the second year a series by the editors on the basis of his per- of six films (to pleass the mind) along sonal devotion to the newspaper profes- with refreshments (to please the palate) sion. They desire by this means to ex- all for the subscription price of $1 press their esteem and admiration for — which admits you and a guest to all six Mr. Slocum, the Bulletin and the Bulletin shows! The Program has been ardently Forum in carrying into the main stream adopted by the public. of life the truths that can bring lasting- Shown in the student lounge of the Li- peace to our country and to the world, brary, the first two films (Justice Is presenting the highlights of history as Done and Miracle In Milan) were viewed we live it. by capacity audiences and Mr. Claude His Excellency Edwin V. Byrne (left) and Through his efforts the staff of the La Brother Denis Edward, F.S.C. Koch, who conducts the showings must Salle Collegian see a marvelous advance- limit attendance to 250 people. "To serve one day as a Christian of the principles for which the ment Scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, Brother is a privilege; to serve one year award stands. is Gilbert and Sullivan. Maurice Evans is greater privilege, but to serve God a A graduate of Swarthmore College and Robert Morley have the title roles in country for seventy years is a privi- and and Harvard Law School, Mr. Slocum this lavishly produced biography of the evaluation." lege beyond human pursued a private law practice in Phila- great Gilbert and Sullivan. Included are Thus highlighted the sermon by the delphia. In 1938 he joined the Bulletin excerpts from Trial By Jury, HMS Pina- Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas F. McNally, family as General Manager, holding this fore, Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe, Rud- Vicar General of the Archdiocese of position until 1955, when he was ap- digore, The Gondoliers and Yeoman of Philadelphia, delivered to relatives, pointed Executive Vice President. He is the Guard. friends and former students gathered a past pi-esident of the American News- Featured for the month of March is with the Brothers of the faculty of La paper Publishers Association. He is Battle of the Rails, a document of the Salle College last November to pay trib- married and the father of eight children. underground battle of the railway work- ute to Brother Denis Edward, F.S.C, on His home is in Bryn Mawr, Pa. ers of France waged against the German the occasion of his Seventieth Anniver- occupying forces. Never generally re- sary as a member of the Brothers of the leased in the United States, the film has Christian Schools. been rated by European critics as equal At the age of eighty-six Brother Denis to Open City. Edward is still on active duty as supervisor of the Christian Brothers Balti- TELEVISION more District Schools, having- held that La Salle initiated the spring term post since 1940. Prior to this, from 1931, of the "University of the Air" programs he was president of the University of beginning January 28 at 9 a.m. over Scranton, which doubled its physical fa- WFIL-TV (Channel 6). cilities under his management. He was Under the direction of Brother Au- president of La Salle College from 1911 gustine, the Sociology Department will to 1917. offer to the viewing audience elements in Brother Edward is a living memorial social research. to the growth of Catholic higher educa- The course .will present some results tion in this country. He was the inspira- of research studies conducted by students tion, one of the founders and a charter majoring in Sociology at the College. member of the Catholic Education Asso- The method of study will be illustrated, ciation of Pennsylvania thirty-six years when possible. ago. In 1939 he co-founded the Christian Students who engaged in the research Brothers Education Association. will appear personally. The first lecture Mass was celebrated in the College is entitled "East Falls as an Ecological Chapel by His Excellency Edwin V. Richard W. Slocum Study." nography, Censorship and Current Fic- tion." Hughes, referring to reports of the (Kefauver) Senate Subcommittee on the subject, said, "Pornography has moved into the elementary school yards," adding that it has become a $500 million business in the last five years. Los Angeles, he claimed, is the chief center of pornographic corruption, but small towns are generally more saturated with the material. He condemned the fact that there are over 100,000 outlets throughout the country for obscene material and that the biggest leads for mail- ing come from lists obtained from baby food industries and diaper services. His talk was sponsored by the College's English Department.

Non-Violence as the only way to true peace was the theme of Miss Dorothy Miss Dorothy Day Riley Hughes Day, Editor of the Catholic Worker, sheltering, feeding and cheering the when she spoke to a capacity audience of Lectures needy. students, faculty and neighbors in the pornography in Phila- Questioned as to what our stand should "Lecturing on auditorium. the simmering Suez situa- delphia is like bringing coal to New Cas- be concerning Miss Day, a former member of the debacle of tle," said well-known book reviewer Riley tion and the revolutionary Socialist Party, contributed as a non- Hughes as he addressed students of the Hungary, Miss Day insisted that the member to the Communist movement in College. United States should never relegate its this country through her writings in rad- moral force in a position behind its mili- The assistant professor of English at ical publications such as The Masses and tary might. "We should not be pessimis- Tlie Georgetown University's School of For- Liberator. tic about forcing our morality. After all, eign Service and literary critic for The In 1927 she was converted to Catholic- it has never really been tried during our Catholic World spoke on the topic: "Por- ism and has since devoted her life to time."

LA SALLE ROTC STUDENTS ATTEND MILITARY MASS The Mark of a Man

In his sermon to the student cadets attending their annual Military Mass, the Reverend James A. Driscoll, O.P. evoked that "Down through the centuries the world has recognized the strength and courage to do the right thing in spite of any hardship or human suffering as

the mark of a man ; they have associated it with manhood itself. True courage is rooted in the virtue of fortitude which enables a man to fulfill his duty in the face of any obstacle, even the danger of death in combat. Your success as a soldier depends on your success as a man, and to be a real man, you have to be virtuous."

The Corps of 710 cadets of the College artillery

unit participate in the fifth annual Mass of

Saint Barbara, the patroness of the Artillery, in the Church of the Holy Child. Chaplain Mark Heath, O.P. celebrated the Mass. A service for

Alumni who died in the World Wars and the Korean conflict followed. The Best in Adult Children Sparkled Cafeteria at Christinas Time Catholic Reading

For the best in current Catholic adult reading, Brother E. Joseph, F.S.C., college librarian, recommends the following:

ALL MANNER OF MEN. Riley Hughes. Kenedy. $3.50. A compilation of short stories drawn from the best fiction that has been published in Catholic periodicals in the past five years. It is as much a reflection of Catholic society as it is of current Catho- lic fiction, for authors and heroes repre- sent the whole gamut of Catholic life in the U. S.

AMERICAN CATHOLICS AND THE INTELLECTUAL LIFE. John Tracy

Ellis. Hanover House. $1.25. A frank survey of intellectual achieve- It has become a tradition for children of Si. Vincent's Orphanage to spend one day during the ments among Catholics, Msgr. Ellis' holiday season on campus tor a party prepared by Bill Hall, manager ot the cafeteria, Phil study points out the sobering facts of Sheridan of WFIL and Bob Ewig, proprietor of the diner at Frankford and Levick. mediocrity and proposes specific suggestions for improvement. Introduction is written by Bishop John J. Wright of Worcester.

FOUR YEARS IN A RED HELL. Harold W. Rigney, S.V.D. Regnery. $3.00. This absorbing personal history un- THE CATHOLIC VIEWPOINT ON THE BOOK OF CATHOLIC QUOTA- covers the tragic story of Red ruthless- RACE RELATIONS. John LaFarge, TIONS. Edited by John Chapin. ness in trying to wipe out the Church in S.J. Hanover House. $2.95. Farrar, Straus & Cudahy. $8.50. China. Fr. Rigney tells a story that will More than 10,000 quotations compiled help to educate psychiatrists, prosecutors, Here is the Catholic answer to what the best approved Catholic writ- scientists and the general public in the the individual can do and what organiza- from ings, ancient, medieval, and modern. Ex- confirmed inhumanity of Communism. tions can accomplish to erase racial ten- sions. An appendix discusses inter-racial cellent reference book, classified by marriage and the Manhasset Project. author and subject under 1500 headings. THE LIVING BREAD. Thomas Merton. Farrar, Straus & Cudahy. $3.00. At once poet, prose stylist, and theo- THE LAST HURRAH. Edwin O'Connor. Catholic Author Luncheon and logian, expounds the reality of Fr. Louis Little, Brown. $4.00. Autograph Party the Eucharist in the world today. He Here is heroism and rascality, the sym- Brother Edmund Joseph, F.S.C., Li- spells out its meaning for personal sanc- bol and image of a vanishing species, brarian, will preside at the college and tification while underscoring its unifying the American politician who by patron- university section of the tenth annual effect on the Mystical Body. age and connivance was as much a tribal Catholic Author Luncheon to be held chieftain as an elected office-holder. 10 a.m. on Feb. 16 at the Bellevue- Stratford Hotel, when Dr. John Lukacs, IN SILENCE I SPEAK. George Shuster. professor of history, will speak on "Some Farrar, Straus & Cudahy. $4.50. A DICTIONARY OF MARY. Donald thoughts on the. changing function of The whole story behind the Mindszenty Attwater. Kenedy. $6.50. the college library." case could not be more opportune or more readable. Written by an expert on Everything about Our Lady is touched Present at the luncheon to autograph will be Coogan, European affairs, the authoritative and on in this encyclopedic work. It is dis- some of their works Joe gripping account brings into fresh per- tinguished for theological precision, lists '49, Claude Koch and Brother Adelbert, spective the enduring struggle between apparitions and devotions the world F.S.C., of the English department, and Communism and freedom. around, and contains many prayers. Dr. Lukacs. The future of La Salle College greatly La Salle Continues Only Course depends upon the participation of every graduate in the Alumni Association. of Its Kind in Philadelphia Area What can be done to encourage every La Salle man to work toward one- hundred participation in his graduate La Salle will present for twelve weeks The course, which is about to open, is organization ? beginning Feb. 16 the fifth course in a limited to business executives so they This problem, like business problems series on Creative Thinking that is may learn the process of setting up generally, requires creative thinking of offered solely to executives of business creative thinking sessions. La Salle is a mass impact that comes from brain- and industry. the only college in the Philadelphia area storming by many brains. to offer such a course and the list of Thus, education and industry continue graduates reads like a Who's Who in to team up to break the lock in the lock- Industry. step of the assembly line machine age. CLASSIC But there are certain basic rules for A COLLEGE Creative Thinking, as such, is a recog- organized creative thinking so that John Clement, '39, would like to know nition that all the brains in an organiza- such sessions do not drift off into bull how many of you remember the day at tion do not settle at the top like cream. sessions or centers for brainstorms. The Ebbetts Field when "Reds" Reichert, '39, A homogenized organization is its aim. latter is much different from brainstorm- ran the ball back 99 yards on a Man- ing which seeks to overwhelm a problem Its base is the adage that "Two heads hattan College punt. . . . and the team are better than one." by a wealth of ideas that of course must failed to score. eventually go through a later refining Dr. B. B. Goldner, director of the process. School of Creative Thinking at La Salle, The educators say there must be "un- La Salle Gets Rare Volume explaining the "brainstorming" approach inhibited group ideation", which means The College has acquired a rare vol- to problem-solving says: that the little fellow must be made to ume on St. John Baptist de La Salle.

"To unearth latent creative talents, to feel a part of the team and be willing to It was compiled in 1860 and contains develop creative thinking at all levels of offer suggestions without the secret feel- evidence submitted to the members of management and supervision as well as ing that the boss is looking over his the Sacred Congregation of Rights for lower echelons, there are certain pre- shoulder or that top sergeants think he the introduction of the cause of beatifi- requisites. is after the latter's job. cation and canonization of John Baptist Strive for a variety of ideas; quantity de La Salle. "Top management must be sold on the rather than quality in the initial stages. idea that creative thinking is good — volume, acquired by Brother E. The more ideas, the more likely that a The that something worthwhile, tangible and book dealer in fusion of them may bring a solution to Joseph, Librarian from a profitable will come from it." the problem. Holland, is in four sections: the sum- mary of the evidence presented at the There must be group "free-wheeling" diocesan procedure of Rouen; favorable without overawing controls from a top letters from the European hierarchy; 31 executive or chairman. charges made by the Devil's Advocate Each person in the group must par- against St. John, and refutations of the ticipate so as to promote the fluency of charges. expression by all members of the group. Morning meetings have been found to Bound in leather, the volume bears the be the best. After a big lunch, it has arms of Cardinal Lambruschini, then been found the creative ability is not Papal Secretary of State and Cardinal at its peak. Protector of the Christian Brothers. It Management must be back of the idea is believed to be the only one of its kind and the right psychological climate in this country. created so that there is the feeling that no idea will be laughed at or frowned upon. LOST AND FOUND American industry, says the Director LOST—4255 Pledges for the Third Annual of La Salle's School of Creative Think- ing, should advance in the same ratio as Giving Campaign. If found, attach check

latent creative ability talents are brought and call VI 8-1 100 or mail to address below.

to the fore through these new techniques If you haven't seen these pledges, drop of creative thinking; an all-out assault us a postcard and we'll send out a duplicate. upon the problems of an organization by all the brains in the organization. Alumni Office And if you want to try your brain at La Salle College free-wheeling brainstorming, the Board Dr. B. B. Goldner of Directors of the La Salle College Phila. 41, Penna. Director, School of Creative Thinking Alumni Association has a problem. Atf: John L. McCloskey THIRD ANNUAL GIVING FUND PROGRESS REPORT

IUUV The Third Annual Giving Fund en-

Total No. of Contribu- tered its second half on January 1, 1957 but we are not halfway to our proj- Class Alumni tors to Date 1956 -Goal — ected goal. Classes 1931-1940, 1948, and 1951 should be congratulated for having passed the halfway mark, while the 1890- 1890-1930 565 24 122 1930 group hold contribution honors with 1931-1940 340 44 73 a total of $1,832 of the $6,222 contributed 1941-1947 359 34 79 to date. While our ultimate objective is 100% participation, we hope to attain 75% . 1948 210 27 43 this year's goal of 1,000 contributors by 1949 406 34 87 March. This is just slightly over 21% participation of the Alumni Group. Any 1950 482 47 105 amount, regardless of its size, lists you 1951 368 42 79 among those who are proud to have been 1952 350 30 76 educated at La Salle. Your contribution, whether it is $1.00 or a helps form 1953 260 24 57 $100, the master link for the fund raising 1954 269 17 58 chain. 1955 253 20 55 If you are one of the 373 who have al- 1956 267 13 58 ready sent in your contribution to the 50% - Third Annual Giving Campaign—we say, Evening Division "Thank you very much." If you are one Alumni 499 17 108 of the remaining 4,255, please send your contribution today, for Alumni support 4,628 373 1,000 is the true basis for all other sources of 373 aid to the college. 4,255 When you are in this area, why not stop, even for a few minutes, at your Campus and see the progress that your aid has made possible.

25% - I'm making a great career in the Army. - 1956 Goal X.21%1 /v After all, I have all the qualifications. I know

the alphabet and can count up to ten.

Joe McMahon

Here We Are 8% THE BLUE AND GOLD BALL BROADWOOD HOTEL 1 FEBRUARY 15, 1957 Business and Industry Match Annual Gifts Of Alumni to Colleges and Universities The General Electric Company through the number of other gift-matching pro- share in making this experience its Educational and Charitable Fund grams established in the last 20 months. available to others; institutions of higher By now more than twenty companies matches gifts to • that the college must continue — in begun programs by learning by G. E. employees. and foundations have the face of new and increasing de- their employees' contributions to Enthusiasm over the program, which which mands — to offer the college experi- colleges are dollar for was launched in 1955, produced an early their matched ence, and must have the support of gifts to and dollar. rush of 2,083 359 colleges both types of beneficiaries to do so. universities by respective alumni that Each program is predicated on three amounted to $82,086. assumptions: If these assumptions are correct, In 1956 the program was somewhat matching programs can be powerful • that the employee benefits continu- behind when 1,832 alumni contributed factors in the' support of American col- ously by a college experience paid $62,299 to 228 institutions. leges and universities. Yet such pro- for only in part, recognizes the fact, General Electric hopes that colleges grams can only be successful if college and wants to help make this same with alumni in its employ will make a alumni recognize their growing obliga- experience available to others; special effort to solicit these alumni and tions and act upon them. thus help initiate the gifts which the • that the company also benefits con- There are many things alumni can do Fund is prepared to match. tinuously by the quality of experi- to help their colleges. But the first and One very encouraging thing about the ence of its college-graduate em- easiest thing is to give regularly and Corporate Alumnus concept has been ployees and wants, therefore, to substantially to the college gift fund. THE NEW LOOK

Graduates returning to the campus figure set for the maximum enrolment today are amazed to find the many which the College could accommodate physical changes that have been made with the present and projected facilities. since pre-war days. Buildings have mul- The Evening Division projects an ac- tiplied; the campus has extended in all commodation for an additional three directions; the faculty has increased thousand. This is the La Salle for which many times over; the student body has planning was necessary. spiraled from a pre-war enrolment of General Lines of Organization less than five hundred to a new count of Three main divisions of the College a few short of four thousand. What does delineated: the academic, student not attract the immediate attention of were personnel services, and the area of busi- the amazed alumnus visitor is the great management. Under the authority internal upheaval brought about by this ness of the president, three officers of vice- manifold increase in student population. presidential status direct and supervise The hectic years, brought on by a heavy activities area. dean of avalanche of veterans which taxed the the of each The College is first academic officer; capacity of the college far beyond limits the the the dean of student affairs directs the ever dreamed of by the pre-war admini- area of student personnel services; a stration, permitted no surcease during business manager/comptroller is respon- which it would be possible to adjust the sible to the president for the manage- organization of the college and its administrative patterns the ment of the business affairs of the Col- to many new Brother E. Stanislaus, F.S.C. lege. Of significance in the changes, is situations which developed. It was quite President apparent, however, that a re-evaluation the separation of the office of the Brother had to be made, the organization of the President from that of the religious small classes have been traditional at superior of the community attached to college re-studied, the curriculum closely La Salle. Large numbers make it difficult scrutinized, administrative personnel La Salle. Under this arrangement the to preserve these desirable features of weighed, not only with a view of adjust- term of the Brother President is no the educational process. The increased longer subject to the restrictions of ing the academic community to the new enrolment demanded that the college which, ordinarily, demands made by the greatly increased Canon Law require reorganize so as to preserve this tradi- that religious superior enrolment but also with a view of meet- a relinquish the tional small college atmosphere and keep responsibilities of office after six ing the demands of the challenging years. the student in close contact with the At the same time, the Brother President decades ahead. The faculty and admini- faculty and administrative offices. The is able to devote more time to the duties stration recognized the need of gearing College, therefore, was separated into of his academic office. La Salle for those years ahead when it Schools: a School of Arts and Sciences, would be called upon to accommodate a Academic Reorganization a School of Business Administration, day enrolment of three thousand, the Personal attention to students and and the Evening Division which offers

Brother D. John, F.S.C. Brother G. Robert, F.S.C. Brother David Cassian, F.S.C. Dean of College Dean of Arts and Sciences Dean of Business Administration

10 AT LA SALLE

organization brings the individual stu- tivities, student government, intercol- dent into closer contact with those ad- legiate and intramural athletics, relig- ministrative services which bear closely ious services and guidance, placement on his academic growth and with those services and alumni activities. These ac- members of the faculty with whom he is tivities have been coordinated under the associated. The whole educational pro- authority of a Dean of Student Affairs. cess is brought to bear more effectively Mention must be made of the complete individual on the student. service offered by the Counseling Center An Office of Admissions was estab- with two full-time counselors holding lished to process applications for both the Ph.D. degree, another full-time staff and Evening Divisions. Director Day The member trained specifically in remedial of Admissions is responsible for all high work, and a full time psychometrist. A school relations. important change in An resident student chaplain, a member of the admissions policies of the College the Order of Preachers, is assisted by requires that all applicants take the another member of his community. A College Board Entrance Examinations fully equipped infirmary with a regis- the results of which are in deter- used tered nurse in attendance is available to mining the qualifications of the appli- the students. The proximity of German- cant for admission to the College. town Hospital assures immediate atten- The new Library requires a full time tion to the medical needs of the student administrative staff of Director, two ref- body. The placement service numbers librarians, sec- Brother Daniel Bernian, F.S.C. erence cataloguers and a many alumni among its clients. Student Vice-President and Dean of Students retarial and clerical staff of five. Many activities are numerous and run the hours of student help are used in the full scale of campus interests. Intra- programs both in Business and in the library. Now that space is available, the mural athletics are extremely well sup- Arts and Sciences. Each of these Schools holdings of the library increase at an ported on the campus. The College en- has its own dean with an associate dean average annual rate of five thousand gages in intercollegiate competition in directing the Evening Division. The three carefully selected accessions. the following sports: crew, track, cross deans are responsible to the Dean of the The academic organization pattern is country, swimming, baseball, golf, tennis, with the Registrar vol- College. The administrative pattern of completed whose rifle, basketball and soccer. the College was further completed with ume of work has required an increase in The Student Union Building, construc- the organization of the faculty into de- staff and especially in space. tion to begin about May 1st, will make it instruction, each depart- partments of Student Personnel Services possible to provide students with services chairman responsible to the ment with a This is the area in which many changes that will be unparalleled on many cam- dean of the school in which the depart- and additions were made. Student ser- puses of the size and character of ment offers its courses of instruction. vices include guidance and counseling, La Salle. One of the major objectives of this re- health services, programs of student ac- (Continued on page 13)

Dr. Joseph Sprissler Brother Gregorian Paul, F.S.C. Brother F. Christopher, F.S.C. Business Manager, Comptroller Dean of Evening Division Director of Admissions PATTER by John Clement '39

'24 faculty of Jefferson Medical College. '43 Dr. Joseph H. Zeigerman, MD, has Dr. Joseph N. Aceto, MD, was James G. Carvtlle is president of been promoted to Assistant Professor named a Fellow of the American Col- Boruot Inc., Cleaners & Dyers, Phila. of gynecology and obstetrics by the repre- lege of Chest Physicians. John J . Finley is an insurance U. of P. Graduate School of Medicine. sentative in the PTC Claims Dept. He '44 is a past president of the LSC Alumni 36 John Hober and his wife Mary wel- Assn. and is presently serving as a United States Naval Captain and comed their third son, Bernard Henry, member of the Board of Directors. G. Lang are stationed at Mrs. Paul on August 30th. Albert Fraties now maintains a reli- U. S. Naval Hospital. Bethesda, Md. George R. Swoyer, popular member center at 6800 gious goods distributing where Captain Lang is now taking a of LSC Day & EvD faculties, is making Torresdale Ave., Phila. Dr. ./. Clifford residency in maxofacial second year many changes since his fifth daughter Lenahan, DDS, Dr. John Tierney, surgery. Wave Beth, 11. and gobs arrived in Dec. and Dr. William V. Scanlon, DDS, Jimmy, 9, and Bobby, ti. are enjoying all practicing dentistry in '46 DDS, are the nautical atmosphere. Phila. Joseph Lodge is a real estate Rev. Sidney Burgoyne is teaching assessor for the Penna. Co. Joseph J. 38 Latin to the freshmen at Cardinal J'ince Bruno is office manager for Quinn, Esq. is practicing law at the Dougherty High School. Helmig & Co., Wool Importers, Phila. Liberty Title & Trust Co.. Phila. Ray- '48 Rev. Walter J. Dalton, CSP, has been mond Spahr is eastern district repre- Edward Hill is doing graduate work sentative of the Colgate-Palmolive-Pcet transferred to the Paulist Father's Par- at the U. of P. on a Ford Grant. Dr. ish, All Co. in New York. Joseph Traurig is Richardson, Texas. LSC men John C. McLoone, MD, appointed with the Gulf Refining Corp., in Phila. are invited to drop in anytime. Chief of General Practice service of Hot Basketball Game: The class of '24 39 Sacred Heart Hospital. Norristown, Pa. was playing the Commercial Class for Dr. Stanley J. Lisowski, DDS, is William J. Sabol, MD, welcomed his the Intramural Basketball Champion- practicing dentistry in Phila. I.t. Col. fifth child and third son William on ship at the Carlyle Gym, Broad and Henry J. Smart, USMC, is stationed at Oct. 22. Stiles, Phila. This gym featured a big the Phila. Marine Corps Quartermaster Tom Harper, Esq., Parliamentarian pot bellied stove in the middle of the Depot. of the LSC Alumi Board of Directors, floor. The pipe carrying off the smoke G. Harold Meta is now Director of was admitted to the law firm of Strad- rose straight up to the roof and out the Special Management Projects for the ley, Ronan. Stevens & Young. James chimney. The game was tied at five Radio Corporation of America's Inter- McCloskey is buying pink ribbons and seconds to go when a '24 player took a national Division. His office is at 30 bows for Rita Marie who arrived in Oct. long shot from away out. The ball Rockefeller Plaza. New York, N. Y. soared into the air off course, it struck '49 the stove pipe and ricochetted toward '41 Richard Strosser teaching at La Salle the backboard and into the basket as Dr. John J. Angelo, MD, was ap- College married Anne Pezina Wick of the final whistle blew ending the game. pointed Chief of Plastic Surgery sec- Buffalo, N. Y. last Feb. and they be- However, back at the stove, things were tion of York Hospital, York, Pa. Rev. came the proud parents of a husky baby happening. The stove pipe had col- James Berna, SJ, is in India on a Ful- boy named Michael Anthony in Nov. lapsed causing the stove to fall over bright Grant to collect material for his Frank Yoder welcomed a lovely little and strew hot coal all over the floor Ph.D. thesis in economics. Dr. William tax deduction named Margaret Mary and anyone nearby. The members of '24 E. Holt, MD, was appointed Chief of on Dec. 31. contend that a hotter basketball game the Psychiatry Clinic of the U. of P. Frank P. Ranch received his CPA has yet to be plaved at LSC. Hospital. certificate. 31 '42 URGENT— Please do not attach pledge Dr. George J. Resnick, MD, is on Dr. Ludtaig M. Frank, MD, opened card to your Income Tax return. Send it the staffs of the Methodist Episcopal his office for the private practice of to us with cash, check, or money order, and and Jefferson Hospitals. He is also Psychiatry and Neurology in Hartford. we'll send you a receipt for tax purposes. Assistant in Medicine on the teaching Conn. Alumni Office

12 William F. X. Coffey, MD, expects to A. Mooney are on the internal audit High and has just completed course re take a fellowship in internal medicine at staff of Chrysler Corp. Joseph L. Patti quirements for Principals certification

Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Minn., in Jan. is a salesman with Moore Business in Pa. Jtdin J. Bolton is teaching at '57 when his tour of Navy duty is com- Forms Co. 1st I.t. William II. Scanlon, Levering Elementary School, Phila. and pleted. Attilio W. Fedeli, DDS, married USMC, welcomed a baby daughter is studying for a degree in Administra- Marguerite Rumford last June and is Christine Louise on Oct. 2.°.rd at L'. S. tion and Principalship. John G. Boycc practicing dentistry in Philadelphia. Naval Hospital. Corpus Christi, Texas. is now teaching at Southern High

Charles G. He'd, Jr., MI), is a resident 'C] School after having completed work

in obstetrics and gynecology towards his degree. J. physician Lt. Martin J. Bukowski, MC, USSR, MA John Do at Misericordia Hospital, Phila. Capt. man begins his fifth year of teaching is serving as medical officer of the Naval Jr., is sta- and is attending John J. Luxemburger, AUS, Mobile Construction Battalion Six on graduate school at Vil- tioned at an unnamed overseas base Lanova. Edward J. Gallagher is teach- deployment somewhere in the Atlantic. with the Service Battery, 17th Field ing at Matthews School and now holds Francis P. DeMarco received his MA Artillery Battalion. Don Philip Viggi- an .MS degree. in Educ. last Aug. and is now teaching is an attorney in the Estate ano, Esq. at the T. M. Pierce Elementary School. '52 Tax Section of the U. S. Internal Rev- John Falsetto is a principal of a pub- enue Dept. lic school in the suburbs of Gloucester, James J . Covello was appointed

N. J. Donald R. Lintner, MD, is agency supervisor for Krebs & McWil- Attached to the lower end of your Annual liams. General Agents. He will train stationed in Wash.. D. C. at the I . S. Giving Pledge card you will find space for Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. new Aetna Life sales representatives. information such as promotions, weddings, Francis V. Griffin became engaged to new arrivals, etc., that can be used in your Theodore C. Mendala has a new son Helen magazine. Please fill it in and send it in as Andrew Clark born September 29th. Meehan. LSC College Librarian

soon as possible. Roger K. Parenteau, MD, practicing in secretary on Thanksgiving Day. They Chicopee, Mass. He married Loretta will be married on June 22, 1957. Rob- '50 J. Smith of Merchantville and now has ert II. I'asoli working for his PhD at

Robert S. Bachmann is in the Sales two children. Nanette and Roger E., Jr. Notre Dame played host to Max Guzi-

Dept. of Holvoke Wire & Cable Corp., Lt. Humbert /•'. Sweeney welcomed a kowski, popular former LSC faculty Springfield, Mass. He lives in West new daughter Catherine Ellen on Nov. member at ND v. Oklahoma football

Springfield, Mass., with his wife Ann 9th. Bert Tebbetts is on the internal game. James V. Brooks has been ap- and children Robert, Jr. and Deborah audit staff of Chrysler Corp. Richard pointed zone sales manager for Bur-

Ann. James F. Brown is the proud S. Cullen has a general insurance agen- roughs Adding Machines and Cash father of Michael Joseph born Aug. ey in Strafford, Pa. James II. McGold- Registers. William J . Metzler, Jr. is a

1 ftli. John Chmyts received his CPA rick is teaching at the Delhas High Casualty claims adjuster. John F. certificate last July and is presently School. Bristol. Pa. He received his Moore, Jr. is working for Milprint. with the firm of Peat. Marwich. Mitch- MA in History at the U. of P. in 1954. James C. Tl ebb is assistant manager of ell & Co.. Phila. Joseph H. Foster, Richard J. Stout is attending the eve- a local Housing Project for the Public Esq. married Diane Blauch of York. ning division of Temple Law School. Housing Administration. James P.

Neb. and is practicing law in Palmer- Daniel F. DiPentino is teaching at El- Brennan is an "ulcerated" real estate ton. Pa. William Herrick is now an verson School and attending evening salesman. Charles J. Rajea is a super- attorney having passed his Bar Exams classes at Temple. 0. Edward Hamil- visor of Boys at the Youth Study last Nov. Patrick X. Leto and James ton. Jr. is teaching at Wm. Jenn Junior Center, Phila. David Shore is teaching at Northeast High and attending eve- Among Alumni Who Returned to Military Ball. ning school at Temple. Thomas W. Bell

is teaching at John Welsh School and attends Temple evening school. Tony

Iapalucci is teaching at Winslow Town

(L to r) Lt. George Harkins, '56 and Patricia

Distel: Lt. and Mrs. John R. Pompa, '56; Lt. and

Mrs. Donald Olimpo '56: Lt. Frank Donahue, O. :

'56 and Nancy Egan; Lt. and Mrs. John Bergin,

'55; Lt. Thomas Wynne, '56 and Carolyn Archer;

Lt. James A. Wilson, '56 and Lillian Linton all renewed pleasant memories as they gathered

together for La Salle's annual Military Ball held

last December in the grand ball room of the Bellevue Stratford Hotel.

13 ship school and attends evening school work). Robert L. Bolsover is teaching work towards his MA at Temple eve- at Glassboro State Teachers College. at Lansdale Catholic High and attend- ning school. Harris Freedman has been

Felix A. Moletteri is teaching at Stetser ing graduate school at Laval Univer- appointed Tool Engineer with IBM, school in Chester, Pa., after having sity. Quebec, in the summer time. John Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

Zaccaria is received his MA degree in Educ. from J. teaching at Bok Voca- Outstanding Service Award Temple in 1955. John McCann is teach- tional and attending Temple Graduate Thomas J. Hiekey, former executive ing at Fitzsimons Junior High and School. Charles H . Peoples is teaching director of the Alumni, has been named the school. is attends Temple in the evening. Salva- at Wm. Dick He Track the first recipient of the newly created tore Pietrafitta is teaching at McCall coach at that school and for the Pioneer Outstanding Service Aicard by the Club. A.A.U. Team. is also attend- school while attending Temple evening He Board of Directors of the Alumni As- ing Temple Graduate School. Robert T. school. sociation in acknowledgment of his par- Lynch is teaching at Villanova and at- Eugene V. Donohoe, MI), married ticipation in and coordination of Alumni tending the Eaw School there. Thomas Joan Karl, a Chestnut Hill graduate, activities since 1948. Tom is now with Babaian is teaching at Dobbins Voc- last June and is presently serving his Leeds and Northrup in advertising. school is doing gradu- internship at St. Joseph's Hospital. Tech. High and '55 Phoenix, Arizona under Air Force spon- ate work at the U. of P. Henry M. Carroll is E. Ernlen sorship. John Dennehy, Ml), married teaching at C. Lt. Jack Bergen in Korea after grad- school and attending Temple evening Idida O'Toole last June and is intern- uating from the Army Advanced Fixed school. Charlie is teaching at Bok ing at St. Agnes Hospital, Phila. with Kunz Wing Flight School. Charles A. Coyle, school in the class mates Bob Moro, MD, and Joe Voc. and attends Temple Jr. is serving with the Army in Korea. evening. Malfara, MD. Rudy Komada, MD, is Tom Kimon Doulis has an Assistant- ship at Stanford Univ. Andrew J. interning at Hahnemann Hospital, '54 Phila. and plans to take a Surgery resi- Georges with Chemical Section, Spec- Alexander L. Avallon made Master dency there. Joe Wood, MD, was mar- trograph ic Analysis Laboratory, of the Pistol Shot in the Army and won 30 ried in Aug. '55 and is now the proud Industrial Test Laboratory at U. S. trophies and medals. He was on the papa of a little girl. He is in the Navy Naval Base, Phila. Donald D. Heil Far East (8th Army) Pistol team which and interning at Phila. Naval Hospital. married Mary Anne Littel and now has was made up of the 18 best pistol shots Patricia. is Frank Tiers, MD, is taking his intern- a daughter Mary He an in the 8th Army. 1st Lt. Wm. F. Burns, ship at Mt. Zion, San Francisco, Calif. Internal Revenue Agent and presently USA, and 1st Lt. Joe Goliash, '52, USA, resides in southern Delaware. Frank J. are attending the Field Artillery and '53 Noonan married Margaret Mary Phil- Guided Missiles Course at Ft. Sill. bin and is presently serving with the Lou Masucci was promoted from the Okla. 1st Lt. Tom Kern, USA, is also Army Audit Agency, Atlanta, Ga. En- Adding Machine Div. to the Account- stationed at that camp and will leave sign Nicholas J. Pettinati qualified as a ing Machine Div. of Burroughs Corp. for Germany in Jan. Gerard T. Cork- Navy carrier pilot and is now under- John Andrusjko is teaching 1th and ery was appointed Agency Assistant of going instruction in instrument flying 5th grades at John Welsh Elementary the N. Y. Life Ins. Co. Norristown at the Corry Field Naval Auxiliary Air school, Phila. '2nd Lt. Pete Finley, Sales Office. John Joseph is out of the Station, Pensacola, Fla. Joseph H. USMC, is attached to USS Cambria. USMC and working at NADC, Johns- Rodriguez is attending Rutgers Law Sixth Mediterranean Fleet, where he ville. Charles G. Happ is back from a School. Frank Griffin received citation serves as athletic director, coaching the tour of duty with the Army in Korea from IBM for outstanding sales of basketball and football teams. He is and is working in the real estate office month in the National Atlantic District. expected back in the States on Jan. 30, of Happ & Sons. Lt. Paul R. Morrison Pete Critikos is attending Emory Univ. 1957 at which time he will be attached on duty with Army Intelligence in West for graduate work in History. to Camp LeJeune, N. C. He is the son Germany. Joseph O'Brien after serv- of John Finley, '24. Dick Exley is an ing sixteen months with the Army in '56

IBM salesman in the Phila. area. Fred Germany is now stationed at Ft. Dix, Emanuel Gomez, Jr. is attending U.S. DiTommaso has been appointed Zone N. J. James L. Collier received his MA Naval School of Pre-Flight Training, Sales Manager for Burroughs Adding from Temple and plans on entering Pensacola, Fla. Frank Healey teaching Machines and Cash Registers in Phila. Wm. & Mary after Navy service. John assistantship in Economics at U. of P.

Frank McLaughlin is an Adjuster with G. Csiraky received his MA in Ameri- Bill Johnson, ED, is good will ambas- the State Farm Ins. Co., Springfield. can Civilization from Notre Dame and sador in the Lancaster area for Smith.

Joseph Pelstring has a position with is now working at the U. of P. for his Kline & French. Leon Stratoti married

Valspar Paint Co. James F. Schoos is PhD. James E. Calabro is teaching at Grace Abbate, a graduate of Chestnut currently learning Surveying (field Barratt Junior High and will begin Hill College, on Nov. 17th.

14 •Pressure Course" Graduates of U. S. Navy's Officer Candidate School

'56 Ensign John H. Songster, Ensign James E. Cain, '55 Ensign Francis X. Nolan, '56

First Annual for '56 NEW LOOK (from page 9) himself totally to this work. The inaugu-

ration of Annual Giving is of great im- Frank Blatcher reports that the Class Business Affairs portance to the Development Program of of 1956 had a "big time" at its annual the College. The alumni comprise the reunion held December 28 at Kugler's. The Business Manager serves also as college's most valuable investment and The sixty couples the comptroller. The magnitude of the who attended were the most promising source of help. The college's activities demanded that mod- entertained by Bill McCaffrey in a satir- ern and time saving procedures be organization of alumni chapters in ical skit; music by the Velvetones. adopted. The college has introduced Washington, New York, Wilmington, From New York came Manny Gomez, budgetary procedures recognized as Levittown, the sustained interest of Rodney Smyrk and Paul O'Malley. Bob standard for colleges and universities. Philadelphia alumni, give much reason The Business Manager supervises the Freisem represented Pittsburgh. to look forward with great optimism to business office, the maintenance depart- an active alumni body. The survey of the Many of the classmates, wearing ment, auxiliary enterprises such as the graduation is an brown or blue, were on Christmas fur- campus store and cafeteria, purchasing class five years after lough or leave. And, according to Frank, office, and various other services made important instrument in the College's everyone had an extra good time. The available to staff and faculty. The recent continued re-evaluation of its program. feeling of getting together with their Ford Grant has, for the first time, made fellows was especially welcomed because it possible for the College to have an in- Space a Problem of the Joyous season. vestment portfolio and the Business Manager is its watchdog. In addition to The multiplication of administrative these small chores, the Business Man- i)n jflemoriam officers and the necessity of providing ager is the liaison officer with all govern- Please remember in your prayers office space have made it necessary to mental agencies. He assumes an active James J. Kelly, father of Bro. Daniel sacrifice valuable and much needed space part in all institutional planning and Bernian, FSC, V.P. LSC, who died on development. for their purposes. The administration Dec. 26. The father of Harry Gibbons, is generally located on the first floor of '48; the mother of Charles V. Stoelker, College Hall With a number, however, Esq. '48; the mother of William J. Mc- Reactivation of Alumni Cracken, '49, and the mother of Ernest interspersed throughout the various An important development in the plans Gunn, '52 buildings. The need for a central admini- of the College is the reactivation and in- stration building has become quite evi- Charles V. Kelly, Sr., father of Charles crease of alumni activity. The Alumni dent, but this need must take its place V. Kelly, Jr., assistant professor of Eng- Office has been relieved of the activities lish, and brother of John B. Kelly, con- associated with placement to allow the behind other more pressing and meriting tractor, died January 11 at home. Age 77. Director of Alumni Activities to devote a higher priority.

15 swishing through the hoop with unerring SPORTS accuracy regardless of position. Both teams totaled 41 rebounds. West- ern had 15 personals to La Salle's 16. Hoop Vignettes Indiana 93 La Salle 80 The Hilltoppers made 19 for 25 on the Back in Philadelphia it was lesson time foul line, while the Explorers notched La Salle 61 Millersville 53 again. Teaching now were the Hoosiers. 20 for 29. The boys from central Ken- Much embarrassment avoided by Both clubs went man for man. Both shot tucky had 71 field goal attempts as com- timely assistance of Big Ed Givnish, as over forty-per cent. Their Archie Dees pared with the Philadelphians' 72. They Blue and Gold quintet got off to erratic taught that hustle plus finesse and com- made 35. La Salle scored 28. This was start against the Teachers. Thrown into plete savvy under the basket can elimi- the story. the fray with one minute to go in the nate or overcome mistakes. We had our Western Kentucky 89 La Salle 76 first period, the 6-7 junior loped through homework cut out for us. The balance was tipped against the the second half nonchalantly command- La Salle 83 North Carolina State 76 Blue and Gold by Lawson and his 33 ing almost complete control of both Explorers made just as many The points that brought his team to a white boards (he'd come down with the ball plays against the Southerners as smart hot victory. after a rebound with as many as four they didn't against Indiana, proving their There was no shame tasting this de- opponents on his back). His drive-in lay- capacity for study. It was a brilliant feat, however, for La Salle. Noted by ups good for fourteen points. team victory. The phenomenal outplay- sports writers and viewers alike as the ing of the Carolina giants by Wally La Salle 75 Albright 52 classic of the Tournament, it was either Scrappy, well coached Albright, incor- Fredricks. Gabby's 30 points. Lewis' 18 school's game until the final fifty-eight porating split second changes in strat- Katheder's clutch goals. Elt- rebounds. seconds. egy, just lacked the height to seriously ringham's defensive game plus eight compete with La Salle. Bill Katheder assists. All homogenized to make Phila- had fans, writers and venders scratching delphians happy. La Salle was again eyelids, as he dropped his first seven field climbing the ladder. The player of the attempts and made all six of his foul week award went to Wally Fredricks for line opportunities. He missed his eighth his showing. and last F.G. effort. Orange Bowl Tournament Lafayette 84 La Salle 75 The puzzling "if" of the quintet's In losing this game the boys learned potential was resolved in Miami Beach, the value of hustle. The final outcome Florida, when the Explorers sparkled was written from the foul line where the through this holiday cage tourney. Pollardmen made 15 for 22 and Lafay- Pre-season thoughts of Jim Pollard ette had 30 for 43. were that La Salle this year could have a really fine ball club. "All we need to La Salle 87 Bradley 77 do is find a driving leader, make our For their first appearance in the Pales- boys play together, and give them all tra of the young season the Explorers plenty of ambition and desire." exhibited their shooting ability by swishing just a mite less than seventy per cent From the bench in the Bradley game of their shots from the field. Down fif- came the driving leader Tom Garberina. teen points at intermission, Bradley re- The loss to Indiana made the boys play turned with human fish employing a full together and winning their next game court press and closed the gap to a slim over N. C. State proved they had plenty two points. Right here, Substitute Tom of ambition and desire. Garberina coolly got hot and the team Now, in the Orange Bowl, they were pulled away to their ten point victory. pitted in a first round tout against pow- President Kelly Thompson basketball sports The writers of Phila- erful tourney favorite Western Kentucky. Western Kentucky delphia voted Gabby player of the week From the opening jump, the audito- President Kelly Thompson of Western for his performance. rium of bemused spectators were put to Kentucky, watching the contest from the sitting on the edge of their leathered La Salle 83 Niagara 74 press table, had this to say: "Western seats and seeking to cheer a winner as Spending the night before on a slow Kentucky's victory over La Salle in the they roared approval of both squads. train to Buffalo, when flights were can- opening round of the Orange Bowl celled due to sordid weather, Niagara For the first time this season La Salle Tournament was one of Western's finest. and everybody else expected the worst, had a five man team on the floor that The Hilltoppers played their best game except the Explorers who were still worked with precision under the basket of the year. They had to play that kind perking over their conquest of Bradley. and coordinated a spearing offense with of ball to beat La Salle because Coach six points Down midway through the dogged defensive tactics. They equalized Pollard's team also turned in a truly second session the Blue and Gold clads the Southerners by man to man maneu- great performance. I agree wholeheart- circuited both boards and scored 18 con- vering. With one exception. Western edly with our Coach Diddle and all of secutive points to clip the Eagles wings. Kentucky employed a not so secret our players that La Salle is the finest They made forty-five per cent of their weapon, a human highly honed cannon team we have played this season. We shots. named Lawson who sent guided missiles (Continued on page 18)

16 Down the Line

by Jack McDevitt Black Wednesday iri'ived on the ninth, lit was Caesar on the [Senate steps, Custer [at Little Big Horn, MacBeth at Dunsi- [nane. It was St. Jo- seph's and La Salle 'at the Palestra, and it was a game a lot of people would just as soon forget without shame. None the less, these have been kind weeks to Jim Pollard's bouncers. They have been weeks bulging with bolt-from- the-blue upsets, with unexpected perform- ances from little known people, with clutch goals and zone defenses. These were the days of the Eye and the Arm, of Garberina and the now-in- capacitated Givnish. Of Fredricks the fighter and Katheder who does everything. Of Lewis, the Darby leaper, and McGonigal and Eltringham. Glittering victories over Albright, Perfect block by Gabby. Pud and Bones let 'er roll out. Bradley, Niagara, and Seton Hall have been written into the log, along with upsets against North Carolina State and Manhattan. The Explorers continued their mastery over Millersville, and sur- rounded Valparaiso with 103 points. The La Salles have featured a fast- bi'eaking attack, augmented by power off the boards, and an effective 1-2-2 zone. Strangely, the bulk of the scoring load has been hauled around by the back- courters, Lewis and Garberina. Alonzo's close-in kangaroo shots and Gabby's as- sortment of shorts and longs have ac- counted for an aggregate of 401 points, or 45% of the team total of 886. Gabby has 85 for 155, for a solid 55%, with 31 fouls for 199. Alonzo is batting 44%, with 79 for 182, 39 fouls and 202 points. Big people under the boards have been Bill Katheder, with 105 rebounds; Fred- ricks, 98; and Lewis, 92. All with plenty of help from Charley Eltringham and Ed Givnish. The current success of the squad, though not entirely unanticipated, came nevertheless as a mild surprise. Ed Giv- nish has been one reason. The coming of age of Al Lewis has been another. But Tommy Garberina has been the differ- ence. They ought to keep him in a bank between games. Gabby dropped eight points in the kitty against Millersville and Albright, and added a dozen while getting belted by Lafayette. Then he got loose. He's had A feint and drive by Wally. a funnel on the basket since. style.

17 (Continued from page 16) wish La Salle the best of success during of They really the remainder the season. January 17, 1957 deserve it." Mr. James Pollard When two schools from different sec- La Salle tions of the country meet in another part College of the country and grow closer in their Philadelphia 41, Penna. relationship through an athletic contest, sports take on a deeper and finer mean- Dear Jim, ing. La Salle and Western Kentucky have bridged their distance with a warm At the January 16th meeting of the Board bond of friendship. of Directors of the La Salle College Alumni La Salle 82 Seton Hall 72 Association, it was unanimously recommended that Raising a 17 point lead by half-time, I convey to you our appreciation of your coaching La Salle looked so good that Seton Hall endeavors. was never really in the game. At one point, the Explorers outscored the Jer- In your gentlemanly conduct and sports- seyites 18-3 to ice the game in the Sun- shine State. Our boys played an effective manship at all times, you have proved to be an zone. The Ail-American effort by Al invaluable combination of talented coach and Lewis sent ripples of admiration across Christian gentleman. Your untiring coaching the stands. He duplicated his 20 points efforts and example cannot help but produce the made against Western the day before athletes and teams that we can be proud to and made 11 rebounds, 7 steals, and 7 associate with the name "La Salle". assists. La Salle Valparaiso 103 75 All twenty-one of the attending Board Two scoring records for the tourney: Al Lewis with 35 points tied the existing members, representing classes through the last individual high; the team total of 103 4 decades, convey to you at this time their established a new high. Valparaiso was enthusiastic support and expression of good. The Explorers had found them- appreciation. selves. Yours sincerely, La Salle 81 Manhattan 72 Back from South, the the boys poured HJG:mmm Harry J. Gibbons confidence on the court as they returned President the Champions of the Holiday Festival to their li'l ole New York. Another team victory. Five men hit double figures: Garberina high with 21; Katheder 16; Lewis 14, McGonigal 14. Ed Givnish was CUMULATIVE BASKETBALL STATISTICS named player of the week. He had 12. WON 10 LOST 6 St. Joseph's 97 La Salle 85 No Name GMS FG FSA AVE. FT FTA AVE. REB PF PTS AVE. There must be an answer to this game. 10 Katheder 16 83 225 .368 54 72 .750 138 46 223 13.9

wei'e not out-played. . . . We Were we 18 Eltringham 16 55 140 .392 49 83 .590 115 36 162 10.1 out-flayed? 9 Fredricks 16 47 110 .427 23 50 .460 141 56 111 6.9 With 7 minutes 48 seconds left in the 5 Lewis 16 108 244 .442 63 97 .649 127 42 279 17.4 first period, Gabby was struck in the 6 Garberina 14 88 165 .533 30 44 .682 50 18 206 14.2 chest that hurled him to the floor. No 8 McGonigal 13 26 67 .388 20 29 .690 28 20 72 5.5 foul called. Picture on 19. page 17 Givnish 12 39 75 .520 17 34 .500 75 38 95 7.9 The clock showed 3 minutes 5 seconds 4 Lavery 9 17 34 .500 8 13 .615 18 12 42 4.6 before intermission, when Ed Givnish 7 Kline 7 2 7 .286 8 11 .727 7 9 12 1.7 "sportingly" dislocated his elbow. No 12 Ferner 8 7 20 .350 3 18 .167 25 12 17 2.1 foul called. Picture on page 19. 14 Rowan 5 4 7 .571 1 2 .500 5 4 9 1.8 The final half was 6 minutes 43 sec- 16 Kennedy 1 .000 2 2 1.000 2 2.0 onds old, when Charley Eltringham col- lapsed on the court from a knee shock SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED TO DATE in the groin. No foul called. In fact, the Millersville 53 61 Seton Hall 72 82 ref's had allowed the Hawks to bring in All right 52 75 Valparaiso 73 103 the ball and continue play under their Lai avette 84 75 Manhattan 72 81 basket. Bradley 77 87 St. Josenh's 97 85 Cincinnati 74 La Salle 58 Niagara 74 83 Cincinnati 74 58 We lost this one and lost it badly. We Ind iana 93 80 West Chester 51 57 did not fall apart. really never We got Western Kentucky 89 76 Syracuse 94 82 together. Our wounds were deep. No th Carolina State 76 83 University of Penn 73 84

18 La Salle 57 West Chester 51 While Gabby sat out the whole game on the bench and Wally joined him for half, Coach Pollard saw fit for three reserves to gain more experience. Al Ferner started for the first time this season. Bill Lavery was allowed 7 minutes of hustling at the end of the game. And 5-8 Buddy Kline worked the ball for 27 minutes, artfully displaying the role of playmaker.

Syracuse 94 La Salle 82 Down 25 points at halftime, the Ex- plorers regained the stature of a great team and stormed back in the second period to make possession players out of the Orange, closing the gap to six points. Coach Pollard and his squad ac- complished what many said could never be done; they completely rebuilt their team in mid-season. Bill Lavery came into his own.

La Salle 84 Penn 73 Winning over Penn at the Palestra meant more to the basketeers than scoring their tenth victory against six losses this season. The game saw the return to action of Tom Garberina. Coach Pol- lard entered the playmaker for just a few minutes to test the doctor's report

that Tommy was physically fit. Starring in a relief role, Bill Lavery tallied fifteen markers, five assists and five rebounds, displaying enough savvy to considerably lighten the load that had been imposed upon Garberina. Al Ferner and Jack ABOVE: A split second after fotog Mick Maicher snapped this picture Big Ed Givnish landed on Rowan had their experience deepened his left arm. dislocating his elbow. Official John Stevens originates a new call for the "play." as they spelled Wally, Charley and old reliable Bill Katheder. Al Lewis per- LA SALLE MET ST. JOSEPH'S formed with usual brilliance. BLACK WEDNESDAY WHEN FEBRUARY Sat. 2 Muhlenberg Away BELOW: Coach Pollard supports Tom Garberina's head as Trainer John Smith helps revive the playmaker after suffering a shocking elbow in the chest. Tom was out of play until the Penn game. Tues. 5 Georgetown Away

Sat. 9 Seton Hall Palestra

Tues. 12 Temple Palestra

Sat. 16 Duquesne Palestra Tues. 19 Muhlenberg Home

Sat. 23 Richmond Palestra Wed. 27 Fordham Palestra MARCH

Wed. 6 Villanova Palestra

Sat. 9 City Series Palestra

BLUE AND GOLD REVIEW February 20, 8 P.M. Auditorium VARIETY SHOW AND DANCE Music by The Jesters TANKERS DISCLOSE TOP SECRET AGAINST VILLANOVA La Salle with his usual three first places: 100 and 220 dashes and broad jump. His 21.4 in the 220 tied the meet record for that event.

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The Explorers traveled to New York and created a mild sensation placing third behind Manhattan and Villanova. Leading the way for La Salle again was Ira Davis, who came in second in the 220 and broad jump and third in the 100

IRA DAVIS — ALL AMERICAN splay otof power. Swimming Track The All-American Board of the National Rumors of a great season in the Collegiate Track Coaches of America "Lose one and we've had a bad season" making hover over McCarthy Stadium as having appraised the performance of track is the consideration of mermen coach and field men throughout the United the track men begin sinking steel pin- Joe Kirk, as his charges stretch their States selected Ira Davis, hop, step, and points into cold and still hard wintry winning streak into a third season, jump specialist of La Salle College, as a cinders. splashing to their twenty-eighth consecu- member of its All-American College Tracx Coach Frank Wetzler and his lightly tive victory. and Field Team for 1956, as announced clads gave La Salle in 1956 her golden by Last year's Metropolitan Champions Lloyd Bud Winter, President, National year in track and field. Winning the the Explorers have been victorious this Track Coaches. Middle Atlantic Track and Field Cham- season over Dickinson, Delaware, Villa- pionship and sending Ira Davis to the nova, Lafayette, Loyola and Seton Hall. Olympic Games in Melbourne highlight sprint. Vic Gavin turned heads in his First place honors in the 200 yd. eminent achievement in athletics and streak to the 220 low hurdle crown in butterfly and the 200 yd. breaststroke represents a goal for future Explorer 23.1. He also took third in the 120 high events are becoming traditional for Chip track teams. hurdles. Other hurdlers figuring in the DiLascio. Jack Devlin made his initial point making were Turner, Mita and varsity appearance with veterans Terry Quantico Relays The Harmon. McLaughlin, Don Schmidt and Buzz 480 yard shuttle-hurdle relay won by Al Turner, Paul Mita, Mark Harmon Frank Wetzler is an exacting coach. Kohler in a winning medley relay and Vic Gavin. An unknown La Salle your gifts fulfill their poten- against Dickinson College. "Know and sophomore participating in an unpubli- tial!" He works with each of his boys The Explorers to date have been com- cized event, the hop-step and jump, fin- individually developing this factor in the peting more against each other than ished second with a leap of 46 feet 8% oval of McCarthy Stadium. And, with members of opposing teams. Ernie Gash inches. His name, Ira Davis. each effort is carried an echoing burst will just beat teammate Jim Sheehan in Penn Relays of breath, the beat of two hearts com- the 50 yd. freestyle, and the All- The shuttle-hurdle-relay rabbits re- mon with one another . . . the union of American Sheehan turns the tables head- peated their Quantico victory, turning in two wills . . . bent on one desire ... to ing Gash in the 100 yd. freestyle. a fast 60.8 clocking. The mile relay team win! In diving, veteran Mitch Sukalski of Ira Davis, Gerry Butler, Jim McGinn The Explorers are readying for their edges first Woody Herr for place in the and Earl Eldridge finished second to St. 1957 season to do just that. latter's initial season of varsity compe- Joseph's in the MAC. tition. The freestyle relay team of Dual Meet Season Charlie Keller, Terry McLaughlin, Dick SHORTS: Athletic Director Jim Henry to La Salle outclassed five of her six op- Flynn and Joe Lavin keep smiling. And supplement new date tickets with a plan ponents, losing only to national power the only "single" in the outfit, Gene for drive-in basketball games. ... Ed Villanova. Through the campaign Ira Sharp, wins early applause for his 200 Givnish to publish article in Look announc- Davis performed with brilliant consis-

yd. backstroke. ing retirement. . . . Jim Sheehan to swim tency winning three first places in all

the four-minute mile. . . . Explorers to Cal Walters highlighted the swim win five of La Salle's victories. Against Villa- miss crack at Kansas when Chamberlain over Villanova. Coach Kirk had secretly nova he garnered first place honors in and Co. are knocked off in semi-finals of trained Cal in the 200 yd. butterfly event the broad jump and 100 yard dash. In the

NCAA. . . . Several swimmers to become since November. The meet with the Wild- 220 he failed by an eyelash to break the

involved in a spitting incident. . . . Big cats was his debut. Villanova's much re- tape in front of Olympic Champion Five whistles to come equipped with spected ace, Don Couig, stepped up to Charley Jenkins. bicycle pumps. the starting line confident of victory, MAC only to be pulled from the pool three As they won their fifth title since 1950, The Blue and Gold Ball minutes later, a poor second. Walters' the Explorers scored the highest point Broadwood Hotel strength and endurance allowed him to total in the meet's history. Davis, now February 15, 1957 finish far ahead of the Villanova star. known to quite a number of people, led

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FRIENDS OF LA SALLE

La Salle College earnestly solicits the interest and 4. Requiring military instruction of all physically support of friends to bring to a complete realization able students through the Reserve Officers the goals of the development program which will en- Training Program, La Salle is sharing fully in able La Salle to render greater service to the youth of the national effort to prepare youth to assume our nation and, particularly, the youth of the City of its rightful responsibilities in our democracy. Philadelphia. There are a number of reasons why La 5. La Salle College is rendering a large measure of Salle College is worthy of this interest and support service to industry and business by providing, from Industry, Corporations, and individuals. The in the Evening Division program, an opportun- following are foremost among them ity for men gainfully employed to secure a college education and in this to 1. Ninety percent of the student body, now num- way prepare them to give bering nearly four thousand, are from the city a better and more efficient service to their employers. of Philadelphia and its environs. La Salle Col- is Philadelphia college, the city, lege a in and of 6. By giving her students an education based on the city. A recent survey of the alumni reveals sound Christian principles which respect the that almost all of the graduates of the College dignity of the human person and human society, in this metropolitan area. remain La Salle College is making a real and substan- tial contribution to the preservation of our 2. The College, in a practical and effective manner, cherished American birthright of freedom in a is seriously concerned about making available democracy. to young men of modest financial resources men whose potential can be of great usefulness LA SALLE COLLEGE IS DETERMINED TO because of a college education—an opportunity GIVE THE BEST TO THE YOUNG MEN OF to secure this education. Tuition fees at La PHILADELPHIA SEEKING A COLLEGE EDU- Salle College have been traditionally modest. CATION UNDER HER AUSPICES. THE RE- Student aid averages over $120,000 each year. SOURCES OF THE COLLEGE ARE MEAGRE. This amount is many times over the average THE COLLEGE NEEDS THE SUPPORT OF amount of assistance given annually by a col- PHILADELPHIA TO ENABLE HER DEVOTED lege of similar size and character. FACULTY TO EDUCATE OUR YOUTH. WE EARNESTLY SEEK YOUR INTEREST AND SUP- 3. The College, in existence close to one hundred PORT. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOP- years, has been preparing professional men, MENT PROGRAM MAY BE SENT TO: doctors, dentists, teachers, lawyers, account- THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ants, etc., who have been serving metropolitan LA SALLE COLLEGE Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA 41, PENNSYLVANIA

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Blue and Gold Ball, Broadwood Hotel February 15

1 Blue and Gold Review, Auditorium February 20 I

President's Day . March 18

Medical Doctors Group, Campus. . . . April 7

FEBRUARY DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

College Homecoming Basketball Game

Levittown, Pa. Organizational Meeting

New York City Club, Organizational Meeting

Wilmington Club, Organizational Meeting

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