SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1981 ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK

Staten Island Campus

Notre Dame College

College of Business Administration

St. Vincent's College

School of Education and Human Services ORDER OF

ACADEMIC PROCESSION

Faculty Marshal

DR. LOUIS A . WEEKS

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE

Schools and Colleges- Staten Island Campus

NOTRE DAME COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ST. VINCENT'S COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

Faculty-Staten Island Campus

ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES

OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION

HoNo'RARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS

THE VERY REVEREND PRESIDENT BACCALAUREATE MASS SATURDAY MAY 16, 1981 DEDICATION OF ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY TO MARY IMMACULATE

PRINCIPAL CELEBRANT VERY REVEREND JOSEPH T. CAHILL, C.M. Mary, Mother of God, Holy Virgin, we, the Board of Trustees, administrators, President faculty, and students of St. John's University, renew our filial and abiding love to you at this Baccalaureate Mass, as we consecrate again our beloved University to you. With CON CELEBRANTS VERY REVEREND THOMAS P. MALLAGHAN, C.M. you, may we be consecrated completely to our Son, Christ our Lord, and like you, REVEREND JOHN V. NEWMAN, C.M. dedicated to fulfilling the will of Our Father. Our intentions in this dedication REVEREND LAWRENCE A. LONERGAN, C.M. include our whole being-all that we have, all that we presently are, and especially all REVEREND JOSEPH I. DIRVIN, C.M. REVEREND JOSEPH S. BREEN, C.M. that we ever hope to be. In our re-consecration, we ask you to reserve a special place in REVEREND WILLIAM J. FINN, C.M. your maternal heart for our benefactors, relatives and friends, without whose prayers REVEREND KENNETH F. SLATTERY, C.M. and material assistance our noble commitments are impossible. Humbly we REVEREND WALTER F. GRAHAM, C.M. REVEREND DANIEL E. DO NOVAN, C.M. acknowledge how profoundly and earnestly we depend upon yo ur continued REVEREND THOMAS V. CONCAGH, C.M. intercession in the realization of the sublime objectives of our University. REVEREND DANIEL J. SULLIVAN, C.M. REVEREND ROBERT J. SWAIN, C.M. REVEREND THOMAS S. KRAFINSKI, C.M. Mother of Christ, inspire our dedicated administrators and faculty with a love of REVEREND JOHN GERHARD, S.J. your Son and make Him the center of their lives. Inflame within our students a spirit REVEREND AUSTIN J . LINDSAY, C.S.Sp. of scholarship, a love offundamental moral virtues and a burning apostolic zeal, with BACCALAUREATE HOMILY REVEREND WILLIAM J . FINN, C.M. which they may hasten the triumph of the Kingdom of God and be vibrant Campus Minister instruments of peace among all peoples and all nations. DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES AND LITURGICAL MUSIC REV. WILIAM J. FINN, C.M. Mother of the Church, help each one of us to exemplify in our lives our University REV. THOMAS S. KRAFINSKI, C.M. motto of perfecting the soul through Christian education. With Christ as our divine LECTORS CHRISTOPHER DOWD focal point and you as our cherished model of faith, we renew our consecration of KATHLEEN CARROLL St. John's University. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL PETER CZARNOMSKI DEDICATION OF ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY TO MARY IMMACULATE VERY REVEREND JOSEPH T. CAHILL, C.M. Prf'sident ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH COMMENCEMENT Staten Island Campus Saturday, May 16, 1981

Presiding: CONFERRING OF THE ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY MEDAL OF HONOR

VERY REVEREND JOSEPH T. CAHILL, C.M., M.A., LL.D., Litt.D., L.H.D. HERBERT C. KNORTZ President Executive Vice President Comptroller PROCESSIONAL* International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S ACADEMIC AWARD INVOCATION CONFERRING OF THE PRESIDENT'S MEDAL UPON THE OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AT THE STATEN ISLAND CAMPUS REVEREND THOMAS V. CoNCAGH, C.M. LAWRENCE K. REISMAN Administrative Vice President and Vice President for Campus Ministry, Staten Island Campus PRESENTATION OF MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S SOCIETY PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES IN COURSE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS REVEREND KENNETH F. SLATTERY, C.M. Academic Vice President, Staten Island Campus VERY REVEREND JOSEPH T . CAHILL, C.M. President of the University PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR HONORARY DEGREES RECESSIONAL* REVEREND KENNETH F. SLATTERY, C.M.

Academic Vice President, Staten Island Campus "The audience is requested to stand during the Academic Procession and to remain in place until a ll participants in the Academic Recession READING OF CITATIONS have left the area.

REVEREND JOHN V. NEWMAN, C.M. Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Auxiliary Services Special Assistant to the President DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS

REVEREND JOHN CATOIR

DOCTOR OF FINE AR TS

ED HERLIHY

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

VERY REVEREND JOSEPH T. CAHILL, C.M. President of the University NOTRE DAME COLLEGE REV. JOSEPHS. BREEN, C.M., Dean DEGREES IN COURSE

Class of May, 1981 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION JOHN C. ALEXION, Dean THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Loretta Bastian, magna cum Laude Terence M. Henchey, summa cum Laude Andrew J. Siegel, magna cum Laude Class of May, 1981 Rita M. Benedetto Michael B. Mangini Veronica A. Stravella, cum Laude Mark J . Benvenga Michael B. Moriarty Patricia A. Summers Michael M. Casale Vincent A. Reitano, magna cum Laude John M. Tascione, magna cum Laude THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Janet M . Casini, cum Laude Marlene P. Renkwitz Brendan J. Tesoriero Robert J. Am berger, magna cum laud£' Marisa Guardo, summa cum Laude Frank P. Patafio James W. Crachola Nancy E. Rolon Michael A. Valenti Bart A. Battista Kevin E. Hall John J. Pecora, cum Laude Frances A. DiLeo Susan A. Ruggiero Diane P. Walsh, magna cum Laude William F. Baxter Frank A. Hernandez Robert F. Pepe Christopher G. Dowd Denise A. Bonvicino Elizabeth A. Jacobsen Lawrence Petrosino Kathleen M. Hazard Victor G. Botros Margaret J. Jehle Marietta R. Priolo Margaret P. Bower Michael J. Jucciarone Marianne K. Rafferty THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Patricia A. Briffa Patricia M. Kaminski John L. Rhatigan, Jr. Edward W. Armstrong Bruce W. Hall Maddalena Orefice, cum Laude Evan J. Callas Robert W. Kehoe Thomas J. Rivera, magna cum Laude Francesca A. Balacich, cum Laude Patricia C. Hamm Theresa M . Panuccio, cum Laude Frank A. Cammarota John J. Keller Joseph C. Russell, magna cum Laude John A. Benanti William M. Heinis Camille C. Prandi William Contessa Anthony J. Laino Michael J. Sabella Robert Benedetti Donna L. Jachimowicz Cynthia A. Reimer Thomas W. Crimmins Kevin C. Lewis Howard V. Savery Diane T. Brusca, cum Laude Elizabeth A. Kane Lawrence K. Reisman Debra A. Critelli, cum Laude Ronald J. Liss Edward M. Schulz, Jr. Elizabeth A. Buchanan Robert Kellner Debra A. Roccki Carolyn A. DeSimone, cum Laude Louis J. Marino Arthur E. Seaman Linda R . Camilleri Harold W. Lebrocq William C. Root Michael A. Difalco Dennis J. Marshall Madelyn T. Sergio Rosemarie J. Caristia Maria B. LoPresti John N. Sanfelice Steven L. DiNapoli Anthony M. Masucci Stephen Skonieczny, magna cum Laude Linda A. Carroccia Edward B. McCabe Ciro M. Saverino, cum Laude Maryellen C. Eglinton, magna cum Laude Diane Maturi, magna cum Laude Stanley G . Slivinski Kathleen M. Carroll, summa cum Laude Joseph P. McGreevy Phyllis M. Scarpati Michael T. Fiore, Jr. Barbara L. McCarthy Sheila C. Sullivan Anthony A. Cerami Catherine A. McLaughlin Joanne R. Schellaci Ernest Gallarello Michael M. Menicucci Edward G. Thatcher Peter W. Czarnomski Laura A. Merola, cum Laude Cynthia E. Scott, cum Laude Ronald D. Garner Donald J. Minick Debra T. Tripoli, cum Laude Emanuel J. DiMatteo Maryann M. Mezzacappa Patricia J. Shaw Diane C. Georger Robert Morici, cum Laude David Valvik Roseanne Falanga. cum Laude Kevin M. Mihalek Matthew P. Spano Anthony M. Giardina, cum Laude Edward C. Nolan Ronald Ventricelli Anthony P. Franzolin Elaine K. Montalto Lisa R. Striano, cum Laude William A. Giuliano Donna M. Olivieri, magna cum Laude Ronald A. Vespa Patti J. Fritz Rene Mortillaro James L. Struyk Jason M. Gordon Steven J. Olsen Neil R. Viens Antonietta Gabrieli Patricia M. Musanti, magna cum Laude Anne Marie Thomµ;on, summa cum laude William J. Graham Debra K. O'Neill Alfred V. Vigliano, cum laude Michael F. Gallagher Jerome H . Nadal Julie Ann V. Tricamo Paul M. Grassi Frank Palmieri, cum laude William P. Weber Kathleen M. Garrigan William P . O 'Dea, magna cum Laude Susan J. Volpi Lauri A. Grasso Debra A. Parise, cum laude Karen T. Whitfield Andrea V. Germano Audrey J. O'Grady, cum Laude Robert Wilson Laura M. Giglio Anthony J. Orecchio John F. Grimaldi

THE DEGREE OF ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Randy J. DeAngelo Arlene M. Juliano Philip F. Sparacio Marie T. Ferro Sandra L. Plescia Marie E. Zaloom ST. VINCENT'S COLLEGE Thomas K. Fitzpatrick CATHERINE RUGGIERI , Acting Dean

THE DEGREE OF ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Stephen J. Balestrieri Eileen M. Kokulak Maureen J. Walsh Class of May, 1981 Charles P. Donoghue James A. Novak Richard L. Willis Lawrence C. Kennedy John D. Thulin THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Steven L. Argiriou, cum Laude Robert Falcone Daryl S. Pedersen, cum Laude Janet M. Birsette Nancy E. Gettings, cum Laude Joseph A. Pucciarelli Robert R. Colon, Jr. Diane S. Guidone Joseph V. Sorrentino, cum laude Louis D'Ermilio Patricia J . Kaminsky Josephine A. Traina Lisabeth A. Dolica, cum laude Robert V. Napolitano John F. Tyson, Jr. THE DEGREE OF ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE John F. Capdevielle Janice A. Najmy Debra A. Russell Michael DeVito Suzanne I. Perciballi Ronald Varriano Lourdes M. Ferrer James V. Rizzo Kathleen M. Ward Edward F. Kessig Melane A. Katsoris COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES JOHN C. ALEXION, Dean SISTER MARY SARAH FASENMYER, S.C.I., Dean

Class of May, 1981 Class of May, 1981

THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Michael A. Azarian, B.A., Bloomfield College John A. Martoglio, B.S., University of Dayton Lorraine T. Campanelli, B.S., St. John's University Joann F. Hollan, B.S., State University College at New (Management) (Finance) (Reading) Paltz Henry J. Brennan, B.B.A., Pace University Salisu A. Marughu, B.A., Rutgers University Susan M. Cassidy, B.A. , Richmond College (School Counseling) (Finance) (Finance) (Special Education) Donna M. Koeth, B.S., St. John's University Paul R. Breuer, B.B.A., Adelphi University Robert A. Martino, B.S., Brooklyn College Patricia Chorman, B.A., Hunter College (Special Education) (Finance) (Taxation) (Special Education) Kathleen Conlon LaMorte, B.S., Notre Dame College of Salvatore M. Buccellato, B.A., Brooklyn College Joseph Matassa, B.B.A., Pace University Gerald C. Conroy, B.A., St. John's University Staten Island (Finance) (Finance) (Special Education) (Reading) Robert M. Chiarulli, B.S. , Syracuse University Andrew J. Merkovsky, M.A., Niagara University Sr. Mary E. Durkin, B.A., Trinity College Ronna Surpin Lasher, M.S., Wagner College (Special Education) (Finance) (Finance) (Administration & Supervision) Ginny M. Panzarino, B.S., St. John's University Francesco DeSantis, B.A., Richmond College Peter D. Mineo, B.S., Fordham University Angela A. Ferrando, B.A., St. Joseph's College (Special Education) (Accounting) (Marketing) ( Administration & Supervision) Charles Dietz, B.S., Columbia University Joseph C. Pasciuto, B.A., St. John's University Lucille Smith Swarns, B.A. Richmond College Ollie H . Galloway, B.A., The College of Staten Island (Reading) (Management) (Executive Management) (Rehabilitation Counseling) Kevin G . Doherty, B.S. , Providence College Fernando Pascual, B.S.C., Far Eastern University Francine J. Greco, B.S., St. John's University (Controllership) (Controllership) (Reading) Peter F. Flattery, B.A., Fairfield University Ronald J. Pagano, B.S., Brooklyn College (Controllership) (Finance) Veronica P. Frain, B.S., St. Peter's College Cosmo D. Pigno, B.B.A., Dowling College PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA (Management) (Executive Management) Jane DeBonis Caputo, M.S., Richmond College Patricia A. McComiskey, M.S. Brooklyn College (Special Education) (Special Education) Henry Garcia, B.B.A., Pace College Philip J. Pulgrano, B.B.A., The Bernard M. Baruch (Finance) · College Dawn Passero DeRosa, M.S., Brooklyn College David J. Pavlik, M.A., Newark State College (Special Education) (Administration & Supervision) Bruce K. Goodwin, M.A., John Jay College (Executive Management) (Accounting) Donald J. Ruoff, B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University Marlene C. MacGregor, M.A., Manhattan College (Special Education) George N. Goodwin, B.A., City College of New York (Taxation) ( Accounting) Matthew J. Scannapieco, B.B.A., Pace College Raymond J. Grimaldi, B.S., Fordham University (Finance) (Executive Management) Salvatore V. Scollo, B.B.A., The Bernard M. Baruch Edward J. Hayes, Jr., B.B.A., Diena College College (Finance) (Finance) Kevin A. Kozak, B.B.A., Pace University John J. Sheehan, B.B.A., Fort Lauderdale University (Finance) (Finance) William R. Marquardt, B.S., State University College Hans J. Weck, B.S., Richmond College at Geneseo (Executive Management) (Controllership) FACULTY MARSHAL DR. LOUIS A. WEEKS

STUDENT MARSHALS JOHN SANFELICE-Notre Dame College BRUCE GOODWIN-College of Business Administration RONNA LASHER-School of Education and Human Services JOSEPH SORRENTINO-St. Vincent's College

1980-1981 PRESIDENT'S SOCIETY MEMBERS STATEN ISLAND CAMPUS KATHLEEN M. CARROLL ...... Notre Dame College NANCY E. GETTINGS ...... St. Vincent's College MARISA GUARDO ...... College of Business Administration LAWRENCE K. REISMAN ...... Notre Dame College ANNE MARIE THOMPSON ...... Notre Dame College

COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE MICHAEL R. CAPOBIANCO REV. THOMAS V. CONCAGH, C.M. THOMAS D. HOUCHIN MARGARET I. LANE BARBARA MENDOZA ANNETTE SANGIORGIO REV. KENNETH F. SLATTERY, C.M. REV. ROBERT J. SWAIN, C.M. ACADEMIC HERALDRY The caps, gowns, and hoods worn at college and university functions date back to the Middle Ages. Monks and students of those days wore them to keep warm in the damp and drafty 12th century castles and halls of learning. The gown for the bachelor's degree has a semi-stiff yoke, long pleated front, and intricate shirring across the shoulders and back. It is primarily distinguished by its long pointed sleeves. The holder of a master's degree wears a gown with the same yoke effect as the bachelor's. The gown, however, is worn open, and the very long sleeve is squared and closed at the end, the forearm coming through a slit near the elbow. The gown for the doctor's degree is also worn open, it has broad velvet panels down the front and three velvet bars on the large, bell-like sleeves. This velvet trimming may be either black or the color distinctive of the field oflearning to which the degree pertains. Generally, all caps may be of serge or broadcloth. In addition, doctor's caps may be of velvet and adorned by a gold tassel. The hood gives color and distinction to the academic costume. The hood - a black shell-like affair of varying size for the three degrees and material to match the gown - is silk-lined stressing the colors of the institution conferring the degree. The hood is then bordered with v~lvet of the color signifying the respective fields of learning.

The colors indicative of the various fields of learning are as follows: Arts and Letters ...... White Library Science ...... Lemon Laws ...... Purple Education ...... Light Blue Philosophy ...... Blue Science ...... Golden Yellow Fine Arts ...... Brown Business Administration . . . Light Brown Pharmacy ...... Green

It is important to note that the field of learning having prior mention in the conferment of a degree, and not the department governing the major work, determines the color that is proper for the velvet of the hood. The doctor of philosophy degree requires the blue velvet irrespective of the major field. If more than one degree is held, the gown and hood of the highest degree are worn. Some of the institutional colors to be seen at an academic ceremony are as follows: Catholic University, lemon yellow with white chevron; Columbia, light blue with white chevron; Fordham, maroon; Harvard, crimson; Manhattan, white with emerald green chevron; New York University, violet; St.Joh n's University, bright red with white chevron. .§t. J:crfrtt'll ~ttinzr-git:g Jhtttttth:-tt, ~. f.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

CITATION for THE PRESIDENT'S MEDAL LAWRENCE K. REISMAN

A Criminal Justice major in Notre Dame College, Lawrence K. Reisman has gained the admiration and respect of his collegiate peers by maintaining a high record of scholarship while being engaged in a variety of time-consuming and responsible campus activities. Born in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn 22 years ago, Larry is the second of four children born to Zane and Joan Reisman. He graduated from both P .S. No. 22 and Port Richmond High School, Staten Island. At the latter institution, he was a prominent member of the Arista Honor Society, in addition to playing varsity football and baseball. A major index of 3.600 and a cumulative index of 3.394 merited for this graduate consistent inclusion on the Dean's List during his four years on the Staten Island campus. Elected vice president of his class during freshman and sophomore years, and president in the junior year, Larry climaxed his accomplishments in senior year by his election to the Executive Board Presidency of Student Government. In that capacity he has held the sensitive responsibility of coordinating the activities of approximately 20 organizations on the Staten Island campus. Nominated to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, our honoree was also elected by his peers last year to prestigious membership in the President's Society. A member of Lambda Kappa Phi, the Notre Dame Honor Society, Larry has also served as President of Sigma Chi Upsilon, a fraternity whose aim is to foster a high level of Christian morals among contemporary youth. At different times our Medalist has been Vice President and President of the Weight-Lifting Club, as well as a member of The Vincentian Society, whose members provide tangible assistance for the orphans at Angel Guardian Home and other im­ poverished people on Staten Island during festive seasons of the year. In addition to being Chairperson of both the Autumn Ball in his Junior Year, and the Orientation Committee in his Senior Year, Larry devoted considerable energy to promoting this year's Dance Marathon which raised almost $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. An avid sports enthusiast, Larry has participated for four years in the intramural sports program including football, basketball, bowling, and softball. Despite the many pressures on his time and talents, our honoree has managed to work part-time during the past four years at his father's dry-cleaning establishment in Canarsie. He plans to attend St. John's Graduate Division of the College of Business Administration in pursuit of a Master's degree in Accounting. With admiration and pride, St. John's University confers her symbol of high esteem, The President's Medal, upon Lawrence K. Reisman.

May 16, 1981

Very Rev. Joseph T. Cahill, C.M. President ~t. ,c~tt'g ~tthr£:rgitt1 ~htmai.ta, ~.!·

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

THE CONFERRING OF THE ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY MEDAL OF HONOR UPON HERBERT C. KNORTZ

The University Medal of Honor is the most prestigious award that St. John's can confer upon an alumnus. Herbert C. Knortz well merits this distinction. Currently Executive Vice President, Comptroller, and a Director of International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation and many of its subsidiary companies, Herbert C. Knortz joined ITT twenty years ago as Deputy Comptroller. Born in Brooklyn 60 years ago, he graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School, and enrolled as an evening student at the College of Business Administration, St. John's University, then known as the School of Commerce. He received his B.B.A. in 1946 and his M.B.A. three years later from New York University. He has also attended several other universities and lectured to classes at Syracuse University, the Wharton School, and the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. Mr. Knortz began his business career in 1938 with the Brooklyn Trust Company. After three years of military service during World War II with the U.S. Army Air Force, he was affiliated for six years with Price Waterhouse & Co. From 1951 to 1955 he served in various staff capacities with Lever Brothers Company, subsequently joined Crown Cork & Seal Company in Baltimore as a Cost and Inventory Manager; and in 1960 became Comptroller of Mack Trucks, Incorporated, and Vice President of Mark Realty Corporation. Mr. Knortz is a former Director of Peerage Properties, Incorporated, and is a member of the Audit Committee and a Trustee of Corporate Property Investors. A Certified Public Accountant since 1950, our honoree has been prominently active in numerous professional groups, including the American Management Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Accountants. He has served as President, Chairman, and Director of the International Association of Financial Executives Institutes, as well as a Vice President and Trustee of the Financial Executives Research Foundation. Founding Chairman of the Board of Regents of the Institute of Management Accounting of the NAA, he is also the only honorary professional member of the McLeod Society and a contributing author to the International Handbook of Management, the Financial Executives Handbook, and many other professional journals. Mr. Knortz is a member of the Management Accounting Committee of the International Federation of Accountants, the General Management Council of the American Management Association, the Management Accounting Practices Committee of the National Association of Accountants, and the Arbitration Panel of the National Association of Securities Dealers. He also serves as a member of the Accounting Advisory Board of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, the Advisory Council of the Vincent Ross Institute of Accounting Research of New York University, the Board of Advisors of the. College of Business Administration of St. John's University, and the NYU-Financial Executives Institute Advisory Council. Four years ago, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of our College of Business Administration, St. John's conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Commercial Science. Married for 32 years to the former Lorraine Marion Kraut, they have two sons and a daughter. They reside in Ridgefield, Connecticut. With great pride St.John's now confers upon her distinguished alumnus, Herbert C. Knortz, the Medal of Honor.

May 16, 1981

Very Reverend Joseph T. Cahill, C.M. President .§t. JJo·Irn'g ~ttib-t~ilitl! ,amaita, ~.!·

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

CITATION for DOCTOR OF FINE ARTS ED HERLIHY

By self description, Ed Herlihy is a "happy survivor" in the world of entertainment. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, he is a Boston College graduate who majored in philosophy and minored in theatrical arts. He was the apt pupil of the late Jesuit Father John L. Bonn, who was his mentor in portraying "Laertes" in Hamlet, ''The Moor" in Othello, and "Beau" in Beau Brummel. He was destined in future years to become a part of the most celebrated radio broadcasts in the country, announcing for Tallulah Bankhead's ''The Big Show," Kraft Music Hall, and The Horn and Hardart Childrens' Hour. Making the transition to television with natural ease, he eventually became the host of his own show, "Date in Manhattan," which was the first regularly scheduled daytime TV program. For over 30 years he has beerr ''The Voice of Kraft," thus making his the longest "Spokesman" association with a major company in broadcasting history. Versatile in talent, he also became in 1942 the commentator for Universal International Newsreel. For 25 years our honoree was a newsman, thus making his stint even longer than that of Lowell Thomas. He also appears today on such popular Soap Operas as "All My Children" and "One Life to Live." When, in 1968, Kraft finally decided to tape their commercials, Ed Herlihy returned to the Broadway theatre, where that year he played in the highly successful musical "Mame." Today his activities include radio, TV, theatre, and motion pictures. He has starred with Gig Young in "Harvey," and "Camelot" with Noel _Harrison. He has played Cap'n Andy in "Showboat" and Horace Vandergelder in "Hello Dolly," and he has also starred in the Lady Gregory Irish Abbey plays in New York. Recipient of numerous honors, he was voted into the "National Broadcasters' Hall of Fame." He is proud of the fact that he was probably the youngest man ever to be invested into the prestigious Knights of Malta. He also serves on the Executive Board of the Catholic Actors' Guild. A widower with three children, Ed has been married since 1974 to the former Fredi Litras. They reside on Sutton Place in New York City. With pride and admiration, St. John's University confers upon this gifted gentleman of radio, television, and theatre, Ed Herlihy, honoris causa, the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts.

May 16, 1981

Very Rey. Joseph T. Cahill, C.M. President ~t. Jfo·fytt'il iitttH.t2x-£fit~ J/a:nntit-a, ~.!·

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

CITATION for DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS REVEREND JOHN CATOIR

Father John Catoir is Director of the Christophers, a worldwide ecumenical organization which uses the mass media: radio, TV, and the printed word to encourage millions of people to take personal initiative in making this a better world. The Christopher objective is to emphasize what one person can accomplish with God's help to raise public standards in all spheres of influence, especially: government, education, literature, entertainment, labor relations, and consumer affairs. Born in New York City 49 years ago, Father Catoir graduated from Fordham University School of Business in 1953, and after two years of service in the United States Army, he entered the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Darlington, New Jersey. Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Patenon in 1960, our honoree completed his Doctorate in Canon Law at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. in 1964. For six later years he served as Chief Judge of the Marriage Tribunal in the Paterson Diocese, and also served in 1972 as General Chairperson of the Diocesan Synod. The priests of his diocese chose him as Clergy Personnel Director in 1973 and two years later he was elected President of the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators. For 18 years he was prominently active in pastoral ministry, both inner city and suburban. He has authored six books, including Enjoy the Lord, a national best seller, and is well known for his articles in numerous periodicals as well as his syndicated newspaper column appearing in 150 newspapers in the United States and Canada. Father Catoir was chosen to be the Director of the Christophers three years ago. Since then he has instituted a Youth Department and an Hispanic Department to expand the international outreach of the Christophers. His one-minute radio spots can be heard daily on over 1500 radio stations. He also co-hosts a television program called Christopher Closeup which is seen on 68 commercial TV stations, over 2000 cable stations throughout the United States. It is also viewed worldwide on the American Forces Radio and TV Network. With great pride and admiration, St. John's University confers upon this outstanding benefactor of humanity, the ReverendJohn Catoir, honoris causa, the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.

May 16, 1981

Very Reverend Joseph T. Cahill, C.M. President