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LIBRARY« Case A ONLY Mi LD 4804 THE ADIOS ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA TAt? £/ocW 0/ these, our precious youth, Has been shed in righteous cause. Defending freedom from tyrants all, They have earned their celestial throne. ANONYMOUS £&< DEDICATION We humbly dedicate this book to the memory of those Dons who gave their lives in World War II to preserve this mighty nation's high ideals; they died so that we might live and carry on under the same inspired Credo of this University. FOREWORD It hardly seems possible that another year has gone by.... Another graduating class doff their sombreros to the campanile and, bowing, turn their heads toward the business world and ultimate success. The Class of '47 have every right to be proud of themselves. They have met more barriers and side­ stepped more pitfalls than perhaps any other. Their four scholastic years have been stretched to six—with a World War sandwiched in—yet these men have followed the traditions of the University, have lived up to its Credo. It is the intention of this book to recall some of the experiences of these past six years. Perhaps its few pages will also store a few memories for later years when we will look back on these scholastic years as the happiest in our lives. The Adios 1946-47 PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO EUGENE T. MURRAY EDITOR EDWARD W. COUCH BUSINESS MANAGER University of San Francisco. ADIOS STAFF EUGENE T. MURRAY, Editor JAMES B. STEPHENS, Sports Editor FRANCIS DONOHUE EDWARD W. COUCH, Business Manager RICHARD RAFFETTO, Art Editor PATRICK FIFIELD, Cover Design JOSEPH TRUZZOLINO BERK QUINN, Photography Editor JOSEPH T. MOUILLE, Advertising Manager FRANCIS CASSIDY RINALDO CARMAZZI JEREMIAH F. O'NEILL RAYMOND O'BRIEN Acknowledgments: THE TRADE PRESSROOM DON BOSCO PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADMINISTRATION I '"'i.:':;.;.•••'"' 4» . .. ...... :. .,, .... .The Adios REV. RAYMOND T. FEELY, S.J. Dean of Faculties University of San Francisco. REV. PAUL J. HARNEY, S.J. Dean of Men .The Adios GOVERNMENT DANIEL J. O'BRIEN JOSEPH A. VEDOVA ASUSF PRESIDENT ASUSF VICE-PRESIDENT DONALD F. FARBSTEIN GERALD J. KILDAY ASUSF SECRETARY ASUSF TREASURER University of San Francisco. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Standing: Vincent Sullivan, Jack Riordan, Jack Durkin, Bill Richards, Rod Martinelli, Rinaldo Carmazzi, Andre Chicourrat, Dick Raffetto, Terry McGuire. Kneeling: Bob Jones, Dan Galvin, Don Farbstein, Joe Vevoda, Dan O'Brien, Gerry Kilday, Bud Jenkins. BOARD OF STUDENT CONTROL Don Schott, Tom Dooling, Kyne Catton, James Mansinne, Bennett Levinson (chairman). SENIORS 18. .The Adios ANDRE C. CHICOURRAT GERALD J. CROWLEY HARRY J. BUTLER PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT TREASURER Senior Representatives: KEVIN H. CROWLEY, VINCENT SULLIVAN THE CLASS OF '47 The Class of '45 graduates two years behind schedule and under a new designation— the Class of '47. There have probably been more action and eventful activities in the six year period than in any normal tenure of college life. Although behind schedule, the Class of '47 will take with it memories of history making years—four years all told—evenly divided into periods of two years. The years 1941 to 1947 were the greatest in the history of the University of San Francisco. The Class of '47 served as the foundation for these epoch marked years; they were in from the start and played a vital part in the formation of many of its affairs. Scattering now to their variously chosen fields, the Class of '47 can look back with satisfaction at a job well done, a task which accounted for many hours spent in the behalf of the University. But now in retrospect, the Class of '47 can well be proud and the thought of having taken such a significant part will linger with them throughout their life. Entering as Freshmen in the Fall of '41, the eager, fearful newcomers were embarking on their four year course of study only vaguely aware of the important events which were to transpire. The Class of '45 entered the University during the era which had been prophesized as the greatest years of the Hilltop in all activities, the Golden Age of the University of San Francisco. The greatest enrollment in the history of USF had just been completed and the Class of '45 was the largest freshman class ever to pass through the west portals of the Administra­ tion building. The athletic situation was indeed bright with Jeff Cravath up from the South to build a great Don football machine; new buildings were being contemplated and a reorganization of activities was to take place. The future was truly encouraging and great things were expected of the new class. The Class of '45 was to be the class which would go down in the annals of the University as the one who would be the sponsoring group of new and varied events. The Senior Patio, a gift of the recently-departed seniors, was first opened in the autumn months. In an obscure corner of the "Foghorn" was a small story telling of the drafting University of San Francisco. .19 of thirty Dons, the Senior Class President included. Father Patrick Foote, S.J. was honored by the City for his sixty years of devotion to the Jesuit order. New professors had been added to the faculty; and the Activities Committee, under the head of the colorful John Gallagher, was already laying plans for the various rallies and functions for the football season. "George Washington Slept Here," a West Coast premiere at that, was handled in a mas­ terful fashion by the College Players and was the first grand production viewed by the new Freshmen. Father Joseph Stack, S.J. conducted the first Retreat most of the new students had ever attended. The Maraschi Club was holding its annual cioppino feed for the footballers and the St. Ives Law Club was featuring well-known alumni speakers. Ed Cremen was elected president of the young class while other officers included: Bill Barry, Frank O'Connell, Fran Blackwell, and Mario Barsotti. An impromptu rally on the Friday before the Bronco game landed the Dons at the Mayor's office, the Chief of Police's office, and eventually to Third and Market streets where the Green and Gold banner was strung up at this, one of the busiest intersections in the city. A premonition of things to come occurred early in November when Dan Fisk, one of the beloved football immortals of the Hilltop, was killed in an air training crash. The University took some time to recover from this blow. The football machine continued to roll on with the Dons breaking even in their contests but having the distinction of being the highest scoring eleven on the Pacific Coast. Alpha Sigma Nu was conducting a club survey of the University while the Gavel, IRC, Wasmann and Bio-Chem Clubs were all having their own special programs. The Soph Drag came and went with Ernie Hecksher and his band supplying the music. The Senior Raffle was conducted and the Adios staff appointed while the Execs attempted early morning meetings because of conflicting class schedules. The famed Jesuit, Father Martin Cyril D'Arcy, S.J., made one of his rare public appearances at the University and spoke to an interested capacity audience in the University Auditorium. Bob Riordan, Joe Kelly, and Frank Poggi represented the Freshman Class in a northern California debate. Mississippi State was welcomed into town with a huge reception, a parade up Market Street and pre-game festivities, featuring a huge night rally which was broadcasted. This was the first great intersectional tilt the school had contracted. The first issue of the Quarterly went on sale in December with Gene Murray, Pete Lojo and Bob Riordan well representing the Class of " '45". Though the Dons lost the intersectional game, they were not a defeated group of men as they relived the day's experiences that night at their post- game dance. Hardly had the cheering died down on that Saturday night—the last peaceful night many Dons were to enjoy—when the black cloud of war appeared on the horizon. Pearl Harbor had been attacked and a new chapter was to be added to the story of the Class of '45. The University was to be mobilized. At the assembly held the following Tuesday, the late Colonel Donald Sanger delivered one of the most inspiring speeches ever heard on the campus. His conclusion was a prophecy: "We won't be on the short end." His words had been paraphrased by Father William Dunne, S.J., in a message to the Secretary of War, offering the full facilities of the University to the War Department. Like the lull before a storm when things are normal, the University continued its full round of activities for the students, but deep in the hearts of all was the knowledge that a greater task was in the offing for the majority. Believing that memories were to play an important part in the future of students, the various activities were conducted as previously planned. The Winter Festival was held successfully along with several receptions and the Class of '45 took an active part in the leadership of these affairs. It was the prelude to fare­ wells which were to come. In addition to all of this, the Class of '45 began spearheaded drives to help the war effort. Under the direction of Father Lyons, S.J., a Civilian Defense Hospital Corps was organized with oyer 200 men taking part. A benefit dance for the Red Cross was held, while a 20. .The Adios basketball tournament was started to buy a bomber.

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