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SIGNUM FIDEI MEDALIST: MSGR. PHILIP DOWLING

Monsignor Philip J. Dowling, former Ordained in 1956, Monsignor Despite occasional emotional con­ Executive Director o f the Cardinal’s Dowling studied at the Pontifical frontations, he has worked quietly Commission on Human Relations in Gregorian University in Rome where but effectively to carry out the the Philadelphia archdiocese, will be he was awarded the S.T.L. degree goals o f the Commission. awarded the Alumni Association’s in 1957. He received his M.A. from Also, at the Awards dinner member­ Signum Fidei medal at the annual Villanova University in 1959 and ship in the Alpha Epsilon Alumni Awards dinner November 30 in the has taught at St. Charles Borromeo Honor Society will be conferred on College Union Ballroom. Seminary and Chestnut Hill College. selected members o f the Class of While heading the Human Relations 1974. Commission he became involved in numerous community organizations Awards Committee Chairman James and continues to serve as board I. Gillespie, ’55, has announced that member in such professional associ­ tickets for the Awards dinner in the ations as the Philadelphia Fellow­ College Union Ballroom on Friday, ship Commission and the Urban November 30, 1973 (at 7 p.m.) are Coalition. $7.00 per person and may be purch­ ased at the Alumni Office. Mail re­ He is credited with helping to get a quests (accompanied by check pay­ fair housing bill passed in Philadelphia able: La Salle College) should be and for working to obtain public received by the Alumni Office be­ housing in all sections o f the city. fore November 24.

Awarded annually since 1942, the DOWNTOWN CLUB TO HEAR VETERAN NEWSMAN medal derives its name from the motto o f the Brothers of the Christian Schools - “ sign o f faith.” It is given to recognize personal achievements in harmony with the established aims o f La Salle College The Downtown Club’s featured and is conferred each year on a speaker this month will be Lawrence person who has made “ most note­ M. O’Rourke, Chief o f the Phila­ worthy contributions to the ad­ delphia Bulletin’s Washington vancement o f Christian principles.” Bureau, it was announced by Club Chairman Magnus J. Schaebler. Monsignor Dowling, who is present­ ly serving as pastor of St. Elizabeth’s O’Rourke will speak at the Poor parish in North Philadelphia, was Richard Club, 1319 Locust Street, the first executive secretary o f the on Tuesday, November 20 following Human Relations Commission serv­ the 12:30 luncheon. His topic will ing from its founding in 1964 until be: “ Nixon: Has Watergate Changed dential party to the Soviet Union 1970, then as Executive Director The Man?” and China. until 1973. The commission is charged with the responsibility of A native Philadelphian (St. Thomas Tickets for the luncheon are $4.50 fostering ecumenical developments More High School and Villanova and may be purchased at the Alumni and promoting better interracial University, ’59), O'Rourke is an Office or by sending a check payable relations in the Archdiocese of accredited White House correspond­ to the La Salle College c/o the Alumni Philadelphia. ent and has travelled with the Presi­ Office, Phila., Pa. 19141. RECRUITERS NEEDED Hall and fans w ill have an opportuni­ is staffed by professional personnel The Carnegie Commission on Higher ty to witness an intrasquad game. and volunteer aids. As an independent There will be a swimming demon­ Education and the federal government service oriented project, the center foresee fewer high school students stration by Jack Lumsden’s varsity will welcome parent participation. in Kirk pool and one o f the dorm going on to college. With high school Located in the educational wing o f complexes will be open with tours graduation rates leveling o ff and the the Church of the Redeemer, 723 offered by residents. birth rate declining, colleges like La East Wister Street, the center is two Salle ate concerned about attracting In the evening the Masque will blocks from campus. Children from a sufficient number of qualified stu­ present its production of School eighteen months to six years are eli­ dents for the future. For Scandal in the College Union gible for admission. The fee is $1.25 Theatre. Our alumni are needed, perhaps as per hour for alumni. There is also a never before, to become an integral Alumni and their families are in­ minimal additional fee for a hot lunch. part o f our admissions program. A vited and encouraged to attend all In order to insure competence in prospective student can only be im­ the activities o f the day. supervision and programming, a child pressed to know that our alumni care must enroll for a minimum o f three enough about the institution to take BUILDING BLOCKS. hours on any one day. Building Blocks an active part in student recruitment. will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER An alumnus can play an important p.m., Monday through Friday, and part in the admissions effort. In­ Members o f the La Salle Community will follow the school calendar. formally, an encouraging word at the are pleased to announce the establish­ Admission to the center is on a first right time to an applicant may help, ment of Building Blocks: A Child come—first served basis. But there is or just advising the Admissions Office Development Center, an independent still some space available for children. about an interested senior or junior organization, located adjacent to the For more information or application could result in his or her matricula­ campus. The day care facility, which forms write to Mrs. Diane Kramer, tion. opened October 8 under the direct­ Building Blocks, c/o Church o f the orship o f Mrs. Diane Kramer, is avail­ More formally, an alumnus may Redeemer, 723 East Wister Street, able to children o f La Salle faculty, wish to participate in the work of Phila., Pa. 19141, or call VI 8-8300, staff, and students o n a part-time or ext. 515 or 516. the Alumni Admissions Committee. full-time basis. It is also open to La This is a group of alumni who have Salle alumni. Structured in accordance volunteered one or two evenings of COLLEGE UNION TRIPS with the regulations o f the Pennsyl­ their time to contact prospective The College Union has space avail­ vania Bureau o f Child Welfare, the students and answer their questions able for its trips to London (Dec. 26- center’s program is geared toward the about La Salle. Being a graduate of Jan. 2) and to Europe (Jan. 5-12). development o f the whole child and La Salle is the only qualification for For further information call the membership on this committee. College Union Office, 848-8300, Those alumni (or alumnae) who have VARSITY SCHEDULE ext. 281 friends or relatives o f high school age DECEMBER, 1973 and would like the Admissions Office Sat. 1 Lehigh PALESTRA to contact them should notify Steve Wed. 5 USMA Away BASKETBALL CLUB LAUNCHES McGonigle in the Day Admissions Sat. 8 Hofstra Away 5TH SEASON Office or John King in the Evening Wed. 12 Syracuse PALESTRA Division. If anyone is interested in Sat. 15 Holy Cross Away The Alumni Basketball Club, under “ spreading the good word” about Wed. 19 Univ. of Penn PALESTRA the chairmanship o f James J. Kenyon, La Salle by helping with the Alumni Fri.-Sat. 21-22 Big Sun Invitational Florida ’63, has planned a full schedule of Admissions Committee, he or she Wed.-Sat 26-29 E.C.A.C. Holiday Fest. N.Y.C. activities for the 1973-74 season in­ should contact Jim McDonald in the JANUARY, 1974 cluding a four day trip to Florida in Alumni Office. conjunction with our varsity’s appear­ Sat. 5 Niagara PALESTRA Wed. 9 Western Kentucky Away ance in the first annual Big Sun In­ OPEN HOUSE -T.O .R . Fri. 11 Syracuse PALESTRA vitational tournament. The tour is Wed. 16 Drexel PALESTRA presently SOLD OUT and comes on NOVEMBER 11 Sat. 19 Lafayette PALESTRA the heels o f the highly successful Open House, featuring exhibits and Wed. 23 Biscayne Away journey to the West Coast last year Sat. displays by campus clubs and organ­ 26 Canisius Away for the Cable Car Classic. Wed. 30 St. Joseph's izations, and the annual Tap O ff PALESTRA Rally, heralding the coming basketball FEBRUARY, 1974 Events closer to home include the annual “ Meet the Team” day in Hay- season, will be held this year on Sun­ Sun. 3 Temple PALESTRA man Hall on Sunday, November 11 day, November 11 on campus. The Wed. 6 Notre Dame PALESTRA following the tap-off rally game at day’s activities will be sponsored by Sat. 9 American PALESTRA the Student Government Association Wed. 13 West Chester State Away Open House. The reception affords and a full program o f events is plan­ Sun. 17 Duquesne Away Club members, their wives and friends ned. Wed. 20 Villanova PALESTRA the opportunity to meet and speak Sat. 23 Rutgers N.Y.C. with Coach Westhead and this year’s The exhibits w ill open at 12 Noon MARCH, 1974 varsity standouts. Other scheduled and close at 7 p. m. Coach Paul activities are the St. Joe’s pre-game Fri. 1 M.A.C. Playoffs Westhead will introduce the 1973-74 PALESTRA dinner on Wednesday, January 30 Sat. 2 u " varsity basketball team in Hayman and the Temple post-game reception WESTHEAD SEES ‘POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES’ FOR LA SALLE HOOPSTERS - by Joe Batory On paper it’s the brightest court In summation then, if the potentials Other key La Salle performers in­ prospectus in quite some time! Three existing in our prospectus become clude 5-10 senior Frank M offatt returning starters among nine capable actuality—and we’ll begin working (4.2 ppg.) from Cherry Hill, N. J., veterans, and the addition o f two tall toward that end October 15—it will who has quietly but skillfully done and talented former high school be a fine year for the Explorers.” the backcourt chores as a regular and All-Americans! key reserve over the past two seasons, Taylor, the 6-5 shooter o f the La and 6-1 senior Steve Baruffi (4.7 ppg.) But fourth year coach Paul Westhead Salle frontcourt from Tuskeegee, from Vineland, N. J., who’s been spec­ offers a note of caution to an opti­ Ala., notched 17.7 ppg. on 49.7% tacularly explosive o ff the bench (202-414) shooting from the field, mistic preview o f the 1973—74 throughout his career. campaign. and topped 20 points on nine differ­ ent occasions last season. Also in the picture are lettermen 6-5 "Replacing a player o f the calibre o f senior forward Joe Rapczynski (1.0 DiCocco, the 6-6 senior pivotman departed scoring leader Jim Crawford, ppg.) and 5-11 junior guard Steve from Upper Darby, Pa., has averaged (19.6 ppg. - 9.0 rpg.), who gave us Wiley (1.0 ppg.), both from Phila­ nearly ten rebounds per contest over such outstanding leadership and o f­ delphia, 6-4 senior Frank Doyle (3.8 his career, and led the Explorers o ff fensive brilliance, is a most formidable ppg.) from Glenolden, Pa. and Cliff- the boards in 1972-73 with 9.6 rpg. obstacle,” says Westhead, gazing into side Park, N. J.’s 6-8 junior center while hitting 8.7 ppg. his crystal ball. “ However it would Kevin McBain (1.5 ppg.), the ’71-72 appear that our new season holds One o f the most exciting first year Explorer frosh scoring and rebound­ many positive possibilities.” performers seen at the Palestra in ing leader. many moons, the 6-0 Wise from Cape "Coming o ff a superb sophomore Rating the ‘sleeper’ categorization May, N. J. proved to be the quickest debut, Billy Taylor must respond to for 1973-74 are two frosh prospects, the challenge o f now being the target defensive guard around and added 6-0 Barry Brodzinski, the greatest of opponent defenses. Senior Joe Di 7.1 ppg. in the 14 games in which he scorer ever at Philadelphia's North Cocco, who’s started all 50 games in appeared as a regular. Catholic high, and 6-10 Donn Wilber his varsity career, must translate his from Radnor, Pa. experience into consistent and steady Bryant and Cutler, the two former play. And 1972-73’s super frosh scholastic stars expected to make The 1972-73 La Salle varsity was a Charlie Wise must continue to un­ their presence felt, certainly have the surprise team o f the East, defeating cover his wealth o f skills.” credentials. The most sought after Southern California, New Mexico player in the Philadelphia area in ’71­ State, Niagara, Duquesne, Western “ In addition, while newcomers 6-10 72, Bryant recorded 27.1 ppg. and Kentucky, Canisius and Villanova Joe Bryant and 6-8 Varick Cutler 14.0 rpg. at John Bartram high, while enroute to a 15-10 record. And the (who becomes eligible in late De­ Cutler, a native o f Tonawanda, N.V., prediction for this year?!—Let’s just cember) each have solid hoop back­ who transferred from Maryland last say that the Explorers have grounds, neither has ever played in winter, averaged 15.2 ppg. and 8.4 POSITIVE POSSIBILITIES! a collegiate varsity contest, so the rpg. as a starter for the 1971-72 job o f rapid development is theirs. Terp frosh. on Sunday, February 3. Each o f these two functions w ill be held at Cav­ anaugh’s Restaurant, 32nd and | MEMBERSHIP PLAN (1973-74) Market Streets. | (A) Associate Member (B) Executive Member | $10 Blue Card $25 Gold Card The annual Awards Dinner, at which | Entitles you to the following: Entitles you to the following: the coaching staff and players are 1. 1973-74 LSC Basketball Handbook 1. All benefits which associate member receives. 2. LSC Basketball Recruiting Brochure 2. Free admission to Awards Dinner (value $7.50) honored, marks the close o f the cal­ 3. LSC Edition of Big Five Basketball 3. Free patron listing in official dinner program endar o f events. This year’s season Preview (value $5.00) finale w ill take place again at the 4. Free Refreshments at all club meetings 4. Special bonus Shack Restaurant but on Sunday and free admission to “Open House afternoon, March 31. Sunday” post game social.

I La Salle College Basketball Club The dues structure which has met | c/o Alumni Office with much success is cited here.—►- | Philadelphia, Pa. 19141 Be certain to indicate which type o f member you wish to become ( ) Please enroll me as an Associate member. before returning the completed ( ) Please enroll me as an Executive member. form to the Alumni Office. Please Enclosed please find a check for $ ______. (Payable to LSC Basketball Club) keep in mind that membership is open to the entire Alumni body. I NAME______CLASS______1 ADDRESS______TEL. NO.______ss Regina WORLDS MOST EXPERIENCED AIRLINE 7 DAY CARIBBEAN AIR/SEA CRUISES The cost of the air/cruise is $281. for the minimum accomodations and includes: From 1. Round trip transportation by regularly scheduled air/jet flight. 2. Cruise stateroom accomodations based on minimum fare. Superior accomodations available at a supplement - (see chart). 3. Round trip transfers between the airport and the pier in San Juan. all inclusive 4. Full Board throughout the cruise. 5. Gala cocktail party Cabins priced between $281. and $296. 6. International entertainment. do not have private facilities in the 7. All service aboard the ship. cabin. Their facilities are shared with 8. Boat charges from ship to shore and return. another cabin.

CARIBBEAN 1973/74 tss "REGINA M AG NA" RATES PER PERSON IN U.S. DOLLARS

Supplement for Basic Cost Superior Reserved Departure Dates All Inclusive Accommodation Per Person Per Person January 14, 1974 March 4, 1974 C l Two-Berth — Inside — upper and lower ■ ' $281. C2 Two-Berth — Outside — upper and lower ------$ 15. Itinerary Includes: C3 Two-Berth — Inside — upper and lower, with shower and to ile t------85. Phila. — San Juan — C4 Two-Berth — Outside — upper and lower, with shower and toilet------110. St. Thomas - Martinique — C5 Two-Bed — Inside — with shower and toilet ■■ ■ 145. Trinidad — La Guaira — C6 Two-Bed — Outside — with shower and toilet ------170. Curacao — Phila. B4 Two-Bed — Outside — with shower and toilet - — ...... - - - . 190. A1 Two-Berth — Inside — upper and lower, with shower and to ile t------160. FOR RESERVATIONS: La Salle College Alumni Office OR Sampson Travel Agency 20th St. & Olney Ave„ Phila., Pa. 19141 TR-7-9300, 647-6095

LA SALLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 20TH STREET AND OLNEY AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19141