The O belisk Vol. II No. I SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, BRIDGEPORT. CONN. Septem ber 14, 1964 ‘Pioneers ’ Discover Dr. Conley Challenses Frosh Europe Must Become "Self - Starters" This past summer Dr. Alan In Positive Christianity Reinerman and Reverend Ne­ ville Brazier of the SHU faculty At the opening convocation, Tuesday, Sept. 8, travelled and studied in Europe. Dr. Maurice O’Sullivan, Dean, introduced 480 fresh­ Two sophomore co-eds, Miss men to the president of Sacred Heart University, Dr. Carol Gerardi and Miss Brigitte William Conley, noted Hold, chased April to Paris. Catholic educator. Manager Najamy Dr. Reinerman, of the history Dr. Conley challenged department, flew to Europe the freshmen to “shake off Introduces VIP'S early in June for a combined complacency in order to business and pleasure trip. The learn, for we are concern­ AtWSHU-FM ed with competence and business angle was “continua­ Mr. Abe Najamy, general tion of work I did for my Ph. D. commitment.’’ He outlined the three manager of WSHU, presided at dissertation. I plan to amplify the dedication qf the FM sta­ my dissertation and make it into basic objectives of Sacred a historical monograph.” The Heart University: to de­ tion on Wednesday, Sept. 9. He topic of this work is “Austro- velop civilized intellects introduced Dr. Willieim H. Con­ papal diplomatic relation from through knowledge, and ley, president qf Sacred Heart, Very Rev. William C. Mclnnes, 1815 to 1823.” to perfect and extend the While in Italy, Dr. Reiner­ moral and spiritual devel­ president of Fairfield Univer­ opment of each student. sity, and Donald H. McGannon, man was marooned in Pisa for BISHOP CURTIS ADDRESSES CONGREGATION three days. The day he was Dr. Conley reminded the president of the Westinghouse scheduled to fly out of Pisa, he freshmen that these ideals BroadcEisting Corporation and a learned that the airlines were Orientation Week: Ecumenism in have their roots in our member of the University’s on strike. The histo,rian then Morning Extends to Mixer at Night third objective: a duali­ board of trustees. Bishop Curtis ventured to take a train, but ty of self-motivation and a officiated at the ceremony. the railroad system had also Welcoming parties of sopho­ Sept. 11, and sponsored by the vital interest in the Chris­ Lqcated in the central wing joined the transportation strike. mores enthusiastically greeted Student Government, provided tian Apostolate. of Sacred Heart University, Ready to defend the working the freshmen as they started diversion from their newly ac­ Knowledge and devel- WSHU has been conducting test man and help end the trans­ their college career at SHU, quired academic life. Freshman 0 p m e n t of intellectual broadcasts for the past several portation tie-up. Dr. Reinerman on Tuesday, September 8. After beanies, their tickets of admis­ tastes—indeed, the very weeks. Mr. Najamy has received searched for a newspaper but an introductory convocation at sion, transformed the gym into meaning of liberal arts— numerous letters and phone soon discovered that the news­ 9 a.m., the Most Rev. Walter W. a bustling Grand Central of will open us to the fullness calls from persons in Connecti­ paper uniop was part of the Curtis S.T.D., bishqp of Bridge- redcaps. of the world and reality. cut and New York State, re- general paralysis. pqrt, and founder of the Uni­ In conclusion. Dr. Con­ fiecting favorable reactions to The newly dubbed “Lonely ley said that the students the station. After a clandestine escape versity, celebrated the Mass of Four” provided the ev'ening’s frqm Italy, he resumed his tour the Holy Spirit for both students must become “self-start­ WSHU - FM programming live entertainment. SHU’s com­ ers” in positive Chris­ plans include the brqadcasting of Milan, London, some of the and faculty. The English di­ bo began the new year with Netherlands, and Belgium be­ alogue Mass, a .recent result of tianity. of classical, semi-classical, -and the strings of Steve Lanzo, lead symphonic music; national and fore returning to (Bridgeport the ecumenical spirit promoted guitar. Strumming along were INDEX (Ah, well-a-day) late in August. by the late Pope John XXIII, local news, as well as educa­ Larry Tellone and Steve Dooley, Page tions and religious progreims. The second faculty member. gave the participants an op­ backed by Bob Convertito on Adult Courses 2 Reverend Neville Brazier, went portunity to understand the Affairs of Interest 2 Any student interested in as­ the drums. Building Changes 4 sisting Mr. Najamy in program­ to Europe to visit his mother in liturgy more profoundly. Burndy Library 2 England and also to, tour France The eight o’clock diffidence ming, announcing, or technical After Mass a hearty break­ faded as the dance floor and Club News 2 and Spain. Father Brazier left fast was served in the cafeteria. Dr. Conley's Dream 2 operations should contact him refreshment table became clus­ Editorials 3 at the broadcasting qffice. New York June 5 on the France The freshmen then hurried ters of activity. On this heart­ which docked 5 days later at Father Brett 3 The 1,000 watt station oper­ back to the auditorium to re­ ening note SHU swings into Freshmen Picnic 4 Le Havre. From there, he pro­ ates on a frequency of 91.1 ceive class schedules for colle­ a full and delightful social Ye Olde Greenwich 4 ceeded to Paris where he wel­ Mass of the Holy Spirit megacycles on channel 216 of giate life. Soon they scurried season. 3 comed Carol Gerardi.' from one line to another trying Shakespeare Festival 3 the frequency modulation bsind. Miss Gerardi, a sophomore at to keep the hectic pace of reg­ Continued on Page 3 istration week. SHU GAINS ALL LAY THEOLOGIANS The picnic on Wednesday offered at least a few hours of Sacred Heart University is sophy from Georgetown Uni­ war, is the father of five chil­ relief from standing in photo the first Catholic institution of versity. dren, and uses Crest. and bookstore lines. Hot dogs, higher education in the country Formerly an associate pro- A college teacher for 12 years a variety of soda, eind water­ to have a cqmpletely layrstaffed fessqr at McNeese State Col­ and active in various areas melon were served to tired philosophy and theology depart­ lege, Lake Charles, La., and of education, recreational and frosh and, sophomores alike. ment. Chaminade College of Honoliilu, youth work. Dr. Elizabeth J. Even some of the faculty mem­ Completing a second post doc­ Dr. Lademan, who has been a Farians has been teaching at bers joined in the fun. toral year of study in meta­ college teacher for 10 years, at the University of Dayton for After Wednesday’s frolic, the physics and contemporary philo­ McNeese, Marquette, Fordham the past two years. She has freshmen started their academic sophy in St. Lequis, Dr. Lade- and Spring Hill, was chairman also taught in various colleges life by participating in the man, acting head of the joint of the philosophy department from Newport, R. I., to Terre testing program scheduled for philosophy and theology depart­ md a member of the President’s Haute, Ind. Thursday. ment, jvas also a post doctoral Council at Chaminade College, Dr. Farians received her doc­ RED BEANIES scholar at Harvard University, and a member of graduate divi­ tor qf Philosophy in sacred doc­ IN THE SUNSET studing Oriential philosophy and sion of Studies Council at Mc­ trine at St. Marys’ College, After four days of unfamilar world religiqns. Neese. He was president of the Notre Dame Ind. A graduate halls, convocations, and crowded Dr. Lademan received his McNeese State College chapter of the University of Cincinnati lines SHU freshmen eagerly doctorate in philosophy from of the American Association of with a bachelor’s degree in Joie de Vivre awaited a welcome change. The Fordham University. He also University Professors. He was physical and health education (Or, Carol Gerardi) mixer, held last Friday night. holds a master’s degree in philo­ a naval lieutenant during the Continued on Page 3 Page 2 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY Septem ber 14, 1964 From the Editors' Desk . . . Affairs Of Collegiate Interest Our Policy—a Gauntlet at Your Feet ABT West 53rd Street, N. Y. C. — Crochet, pianist; and Spring Opening the museum’s new gal­ Concert. In reporting current happen­ the right to present our own Museum of Art, Science, and Industry — 4450 Park Avenue, leries are seven new exhibitions, Klein Memorial Hall — Fair- ings, it is our aim to be as ob­ opinions qn controversial issues, rhese editorials may, on occa­ Bpt. — “Arts of the Pacific Is­ entitled “Art in a Changing field Avenue — “Salute to Free­ jective £is possible. We hqpe to sion, reflect a diversity of opi­ lands,” a collection on loan from World; 1884-1964.” dom.” A benefit performance offer, as part of our policy, dis­ nion even within the editorial the Olsen Foundation, Inc., of Whitney Museum of Amer­ for CORE: Dick Gregory and criminating articles of collegi­ staff. New Haven. Through Nov. 2. ican Art—22 West 54th Street, Len Chandler. Performance: ate interest which wiU comple­ We are fully aware, however, Jewish CommuAity Center — N. Y. C. — Through September Oct. 2. ment the intelligence of the that excitement is not limited 4200 Park Avenue, Bpt. — A 23, an exhibition entitled “Be­ THEATRE student body in content and to mere controversy, but in­ series of fqur art shows, the tween the Fairs: 25 Years of Stratford Shakespeare Guild form. Should we editorialize m cludes an exchange qf all ideas first of which is a one man American Art, 1939-64.” — Stratford, Conn. — A per­ our news articles, we shall at­ as well. show of paintings by Leon PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS formance of Charles Dickens by tempt tq present diverse view­ We therefore anticipate from Sherker. Through Nov. 1. Bridgeport YWCA—263 Gol­ Emlyn Williams. October 13, den Hill Street — A collection 8 p. m. points fairly. In accordance with our readers signed letters of Koenig Art Shop, Inc. — 166 this policy, we wiU further of­ criticism or comment. Moreover, of photographs by Mariqn Smak Westport Community Theatre Fairfield Avenue, Bpt. — A se­ Greer entitled “Adventures in — Weston Grange, Goodhills fer regular controversial essays we heartily encourage all to lection of paintings by the that are intended to stimulate submit in depth articles so that Photography.” Road., Weston — A prqduction “Artist of the Month,” William MUSIC of “Advise & Consent” on Oc­ interest and response. both readers and staff may Edwards, of H u n t in g t o n. share the joy of discovery. Fairfield County Symphony tober 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31. In our editorials, we reserve Through September. Orchestra — 1483 Post Road — Hamlet — Danbury, Merritt Open Book Shop—1006 Broad Series of five concerts: Virginia (Bpt), Fine Arts (Westport), Street, Bpt. — An exhibition of Copeland Gordon!, operatic sq- Stratford, Hilton — Richard Chinese watercolo^’s by Charles prano; 'Fairfield County Sym­ Burton’s portrayal of Haifalet Club N ew s Chu, of Yale. Through Septem­ phony Chorus; Andres Segovia, as done on Broadway. Septem­ ber. Spanish guitarist; Evelyne ber 23 and 24. Vincellette Gallery — 26 Im­ The Sweetheart Sqciety is a mothers, and guests. perial Avenue, Westport — womcm’s social organization During the summer, the paintings by Lisa Ludin and SOPHOMORES... that was formed during the Sweethearts combined business Marshall Davis, both of France, past year by a group of fifteen and pleasure at four picnic- entitled “A Bit of France.” Our second year has started, friendship, and loyalty. Many members of the clciss of 1967. meetings held at the homes of Through Sept. 26. but more importantly, a new era went out of their way to help These young ladies felt that an various members. Those enter­ Rive Gauche Gallery — 859 in the life of our University others, and many have almost organization of this type would taining were Jqan Carrafiello, Post Road, Darien — Paintings has come. The mistakes we found permanent homes here. help unite the students of the Janet Kahn, Lois D’Andrea, and by. Florence Haussamen, ‘Con­ made as freshmen remain be­ But this is only the start. Hard University. The purpqse of this Betty Felth. Members discussed stance Hertell, Helene Killion, hind us, and it is evident in and long days are before us, organization, sis stated in its plans for social activities, pledg­ and Lillian Folan. Through Oc- all circles of activity that this, and we must meet theni with constitution, is to promote so­ ing, and initiation for the com­ tqber 1. our second year, will long be determination and an qpen cial activity and to aid in the ing year. NEW YORK CITY remembered. During the sum­ mind. Together we must strive development of spirit and fel­ The officers of the Sweet­ Museum of Modern Art — 11 mer, the Student Government, to attain our personal goals lowship among the students of heart are Betty Felth, presi­ our classmates, met in evening and, just as importantly, attain the University. dent; Lois D’Andrea, vice-presi­ sessions to decide the course of the goal of our University. We After spending the greater dent; Sandra Carlotto, treasur­ Adult Courses events for our future. Our re­ must train ourselves to take part of last year qrganizing and er; Concetta Fiore, recording presentatives well fulfilled their our place in society as leaders. drawing up a constitution, the secretary; and Susan Phalen, To Start duty, and the many others So let us cojitinue our present that joined them in making path toward academic excel­ women received a charter from correspqnding secretary. Beginning this Fall, Sacred the Student Senate on April 28, the freshmen week a success lence and high personal achieve­ Heart University will offer an may well be prqud. Inside our ment. 1964. Shortly thereafter, on May The Kreuzfahrer society, first extended program of day and 17, the first annual initiation society for male students or­ university a new spirit was Peter Schwickert evening classes for adults who born, a spirit of hard work. CJlEiss President tea was held. At this time the ganized at SHU, will accept desire to further their education fifteen original members were new members during the first but are unable to do so as full officially accepted into the week in October. Informatiqn time students. Both credit and PAST HAS A FUTURE Sweetheart Society. Dr. Conley about society activities of last non-credit courses will be of­ and Dr. O’Sullivan were both year will be available in the fered. IN NORWALK present tq witness the initiation future. The non-credit program of and signing of the preamble. This organization will sponsor evening classes is designed to The Bumdy Library, char- motanus in 1475 and Einstein’s A tea and reception followed a mixer on Oct. 2, at 8 p. m aid adults in their personal en­ terd in 1941, is the work of tour and one-half page summary the ceremony at which Mrs. Information pertaining to this richment £md will include former industrialist Bern Dib- on the General Theory of Rela­ dance will be posted on school tivity. Conley and Mrs. O’Sullivan courses in English, Church His­ ner. In the early Thirties, as a poured for the members, their bulletin boards. Besides books and manuscripts tory and world affairs. The fee young electrical engineer, Dib- in this program will be $12.50 from numerous scientific cate­ THE OBELISK per subject. ner became so interested in the gories, the Library contains Official Newspaper of Sacred Heart University Credit courses will be held accounts of Leonardq DaVinci’s sqme of the original apparatus Published tri-weekly by the Students of Sacred Heart University during regular university year, except during holiday and examination periods. evenings and daily between 10 scientific and technological in­ used by great scientists in their Office: Student Lounge Annex, Phone 372-6525, Ext. 46. a. m. and 2 p. m. These courses vestigations, that he went to early years. The most specta­ Associate Editors cular of these is an electrostatic / Maureen Dursi will allow individuals who can- Europe to examine the master’s ' Vincent Reade net spend the customary num­ notebooks along with other rel­ generator built by Dumontier Executive Se*'retary Sports Editor Fieres of Paris, 1805, and later ' Janice diCecco Robert Biancardi ber of study hqurs on campus evant and available literature. STAFF to work toward a college de­ He then accumulated writings used by Nicholas T. De Saus- W riters gree. The courses available in In many scientific fields, and sure, professor of geology and M. Autuori, P. Capogna. T. Collins, L. D’Andrea, C. Gerardi. D. Kelly, minerology at the University of J. Kopcsot P. Schwickert, R. Sullivan, G. Saladyga this. progrEim will closely ap­ it is from this collection of * A rtists proximate those offered in the bqoks and manuscripts that the Geneva. W. Duquette and S. George. full-time college curriculum. present Burndy Library devel­ When the Library was first T ypists ■ Tuition is $25.00 per semester oped. established, qnly books, manu­ M. Caliendo. K. Hayes, L. Schwickert. ,F. SUney. hour. Today the Library contains scripts, and works completed “major contributions to scien­ before 1900 were to be accepted 1 tific thought by such authorities by the library. But, because OBELISK Needs Reporters... as Einstein, Fermi, Pianck, science moves so fast and its Bohr, and Rutherford.” Of spe­ wonders are so fascinating, this News writers, and feature writers, and sports writers, and copywriters and copy cial interest is a collection of cut-off point has long since lost readers, and artists, and headline writers, and supervisors, and undervisors, and aunts, books dating back to the mid­ its meaning. The Burndy Li­ brary is living for those who and den mothers, and anything else that walks, talks, or otherwise expresses hints dle of the fifteenth century, some printed before the in­ want to learn. of life. vention of moveable type. The NOTE: Access to the library — Join OBELISK Burndy Library also houses is by appointment only which Downstairs at OBELISK office in the Student Lounge a fine collection of scientific may be obtained readily upon L manuscripts written by Regio- written request. Septem ber 14, 1964 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY Page 3 STRATFORD MISTREATS Opening Mass CLERICAL DYNAMO THE BARD Anticipates STORMS SHU Ask anyone what he knows lacks realism. It seems that the Liturgy Changes ’The Rev. Lawrence F. X. about Shakespeare, and he will character of Hamlet is far from Brett, a native of this city, has undoubtedly answer that this the reach of the Tom Sawyer Sacred Heart University be­ been named spiritual director year is Shakespeare’s 400th who plays him. Sawyer is un­ gan the new school year with at Sacred Heart University by birthday, and that Richard Bur­ sure of himself and of his act­ the Most Rev. Walter W. Cur­ ton is playing Hamlet on Broad­ ing; his movements are stiff, the Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated in English by the tis, bishop of Bridgepqrt. Father way; then ask him if he has and at times his speech is Brett, now at St. Cecilia Parish, ever seen any of Shakespeare’s mumbled. The complexity of Mqst Rev. Walter W. Curtis, Springdale, will have his resi­ plays, and he will tell you that Hamlet does nqt demand a Tom founder of the University. Ceui- dence at the Most Precious he remembers seeing The Mer­ Sawyer. Still credit should again tor was the Rev. Lawrence F. Blood Rectory, Trumbull. chant of Venice, or something, be given to aPtrick Hines, who, performed by the Senior as Polonius, sparks the play and X. Brett, the University’s new Father Brett graduated from Ansonia High School, class of Drama Society when he was in provides many humorous mo­ chaplain. Lector w e is Mr. John high school. His interest in ments. White, a member of the theo­ ’54. He has studied at St. Shakespeare was little aroused With Much Ado About Noth­ Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, logy department. The dialogue and St. Mary Seminary, Balti­ then (probably Qwing to poor ing, Bichard IH, and Hamlet, mass, done in English, included acting or to poor interpretation the repertory company of Strat­ more, Md. of character), and now he cares ford fails to accomplish two the Offertory procession. Ordained in May, 1962, he has nothing for the bard. To stimu­ basic aims; revealing the dra­ The text of the Mass is not­ been stationed at St. Cecilia’s late interest in Shakespeare matic complexity of the play able fqr its selection of hymns, since his ordination. In 1963 ^md in the classical theatre, itself, and sustaining the raison some of which originated in Bishop Curtis appointed him a member of the diocesan Com­ various repertory theatre groups d’etre of classical theatre. (P. S. non-Catholic communities. The have been developed through­ our writer’s versio.n is clap­ mission for Sacred Liturgy, Worship Program. His transla­ out the land to bring Shakes­ trap). congrega,tion sang the orthodox Music, and Art. tion of the daily Mass text for peare not only to, the regular Shakespeare is not only a play­ verses of “A Mighty Fortress Is Author of several articles on The Younger Layman’s Dally theatre-goers, but to anyone wright, but also a poet, a critic, Our God,” a sixteenth century the liturgy, Father Brett was Missal, will also be published this year. Father Brett has also else who had nothing to do qn a humorist, and even a philo­ h3unn attributed to Martin a consultant. to the liturgical conference which chose the contributed to a symposium ten­ Saturday night. One of these sopher. His plays are filled with Luther, Father Brett pointed repertory groups exists in Strat­ criticisms and philosophies on English transiation for the Mass. tatively entitled, “The Genera­ out that the hymns are in keep­ ford, Connecticut. life. If the plays are not made His latest work. Manual for tion of the Third Eye,” edited The American Shakespeare clear by the actors, the audience ing with the spirit of ecumen­ Church Musicians, will be pub­ by Daniel O’Callahan, and Festival Theatre in Stratford is unable to grasp what Shakes­ ism. lished this fail by the Liturgical slated for publication this win­ is celebrating its tenth season peare is trying to say about The format of the holy sacri­ Council as part of the Parish ter by Sheed and Ward. with three plays: Much Ado life. If they are unable to do fice was the same that the About Nothings Bichard III, this, the aim of the classical American bishops intend for SHU Gains All Lay Theologians and Hamlet. Of these three tiieatre is also not accomplished: use throughout the country. On plays, only one comes off. Much to prove to the audience that November 29, the first Sunday Continued from Page 1 the Amateur Athletic Union, Ado About Nothing. It is light times may change, but people of Advent, the English Mass and recommends P. F. Flyers. and breezy, thanks to the acting find a master’s degree in ad­ do not. Do not greedy “kings” wili go into effect. of Philip Bosco, Jacqueline and revefigeful men exist today; ministrative education, she also A former philosophy instruc­ Brooks, Frank G. Converse, and even garrulons fathers,, practical The purpose qf the new for­ tor at Villanova University Emd mat is to excite community has done graduate work in Anne Draper, whose characteri­ jokers, or grieving girls (hey phiiosophy at Xavier University, St. John’s University in Minne­ zations of Benedick, Beatrice, non nonny) who have lost their worship among the iaity. Dia­ logue and singing hymns also Ohio, and Laval Univex-sity, sota, James Wieiand is a doc­ Claudio, and Hero are as charm­ loves? toral candidate in phiiosophy at ing as the play itself. Bichard Next season, the Stratford enable the Catholic layman to Canada. HI hqwever is not at all what Shakespeare Theatre will again participate more fully in the She was a recipient of a Fordham as well as a doctoral one expects it to be; it lacks vi­ bring qut to Stratford the same Mass. Christian Feliqwship for post candidate in theology at Cath­ tality. Although Douglas Wat­ regular theatre-goers who hope doctoral study at Hebrew Union olic University. He is scheduled son, as Richard, and Patrick tq find some good Shakespeare, College. Active in various pha.sos to receive both doctoral degrees Hines, as the Duke of Bucking- but those who had nothing to do President Conley of physical and health educa­ during the coming year. harn, give the play some needed on Saturday night and did go to Develops Dream tion, she has researched all A native of Le Sueur, Minn., life, the cast refuses to become the Stratfo,rd Shakespeare The- papal statements on athletics, he is a graduate of Notre Dame one with the characters they iter this year, will, unfortuately, In the twq years since Bish­ sports, dance, and recreation University and its graduate portray. Hamlet, unlike Richard probably stay at . home and op Curtis conceived of Sacred for the School of Sacred Theo- school, receiving a master’s de­ III, does no.t lack vitality; it watch television next year. Heart University, William H. Iqgy at St. Mary’s College, gree in phiiosophy. He has also Coniey, Ph. D., President qf the Dr. Farians has been national studied at the University of 'Pioneers' Discover Europe school, has CEurried the Bishop’s vice-chairman of the women’s Minnesota and Laval University, dream to an impressive reality. Continued from Page 1 track and field committee for and would rather fight than Fourth of July weekend to visit switch. the University, left June 15 for a classmate, Brigitte Hojd. The Bishop’s plan for a uni­ a two month vacation in Paris. Miss Hoid, also a soph at versity staffed and administered bers to their present numbers: A Phi Beta Kappa at Catholic While she was there, she studied SHU, returned fropi a two by laymen is unique in Ameri­ 630 and 36 respectively. With University, John C. White com­ at the Alliance Francaise. “I month sojourn in Tours August can Catholic education. This this increase in the University’s pleted his master’s degree at found the teaching system ex­ 29. Brigitte went to Europe to singuiar aspect of the Universi­ populatiqn, the President has CathoUc University this year as tremely difficult to get accus­ study French and to learn the ty chaiienged Dr. Conley tq expressed hope for a one-thous­ a Woodrow Wilson Fellqw. tomed to. The teachers (or at customs and culture of the peq- turn from his positions as Di­ and member student body by Last year, he received his least the one that I had) taught ple. While in Tours, she studied rector of the Carnegie Study 1967. When one considers that bachelor’s degree in theology by rote. Consequently, the at the University of Poitiers of Catholic Education and As­ onV 80% of the present en­ magna cum laude from Cath­ learning process was mechanic­ which has a branch in Tours. sistant to the President of rollment was expected in April olic University. al, not intellectual.” She said that she acquired a Marquette University to the job of this year, it may be safe to He has published articles in While Carol was in Paris, she going relationship with people of establishing Sacred Heart. say that the 1967 enrollment “Front Line,” “Paliotine Apos- stayed at the hqme of a lawyer from different countries and, After he was chosen frojn the might be 20% larger than the tolate” and “Reiigious Educa­ who works for the French for­ consequently, better understood twenty-three educators inter­ original dream. tion” magazines. Bqm in Wash­ eign office. Aside from herseif their mode de vivre. viewed for the presidential Progp*am Enlarged ington, D. C., he has resided in position. Dr. Conley , disclosed and the members of the Ger- Brigitte lived with a retired President Copley has also Rockville, Md., and with Per- ville-Reache family, there were lawyer and his wife, M. and that he accepted the office be­ sonna gets 12 more shaves. cause it qffers a “unique chal­ developed the academic pro­ also ten European students Mme. Guibert. She fqund that gram of the University, tailoring A native of Milwaukee, Wis., living in the house. Carol the Americans she came in con­ lenge to develop a Catholic institute.” Indeed, Dr. Conley it to the needs of Catholic Miss Magdalen Tackowiak is a soon discovered that the other tact with were a select group students in the diocese. Along graduate of Alverno College, students living with her were who mainly associated with has exceeded almost all the Bishop’s plans for the school. with the original Bachelor of Milwaukee, Wise., majoring in more anxious to speak English other Americans and nervously Arts program, the 1964-1965 philosophy, and Marquette Uni­ than French. maintained their suburban Increased Enrollment school term includes an Asso­ versity, where she received her Even though she spent the habits. Since the beginning of Sacred ciate in Arts program and a master’s degree in theology. She entire summer living in Belle- Miss Hold, who flew to Eu­ Heart University, President day-night Adult Education pro­ has taught at St. Francis Col­ vue-Meudon, a suburb of Paris, rope alone, left the United Conley has brought the initial gram “to encourage adults to lege in Wisconsin and has a she ventured to Tours on the States June 23. 1173 students Euid 8 faculty mem- return to school.” giant in her washing machine. Page 4 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY Septem ber 14, 1964 Where Have All The Freshmen Gone? Discarding beanies and sweat­ shirts in the heat, the Frosh performed nobly in an abbrevi­ ated activity program during the Freshman Picnic. Many a would-be participant sought the shade and cold drinks. But the rewards were great fQjr those who ran the race. Wearing their crowns of dirt, grime, and sweat, the participants enjoyed ’The following article is one more and more difficult, so themselves so much that they of a series which will appear Greenwich adopted a new refused to embark in any in subsequent issues of The system whereby the town was further activity. Obelisk. Our purpose is to ac- divided into districts and those Twenty-six unwilling candi­ quaiht the reader with the districts then elected their own dates were elbowed and dragged history of some qf the impor­ representatives to the town to the starting line to engage tant towns and cities in Con­ Cigars, cigarettes, gardenias. Dad’s old jokes? in the first of two events, the government. Greenwich was potato sack race. Fifteen of the necticut. It is our immediate the first town in Connecticut twenty-six entries jumped the hope that oUr readers, at home to change to this advanced whistle, and Rich Meehan, SHU’s in the past, will dare to stake type of town government. answer to Crusader Rabbit, firm claims in that unmapped Another important aspect is hqpped through a wall of dust, future which beckons and defies over those who were biting it, the financial policy of Green­ all of us. and crossed the finish lihe first. wich. Its “pay-as-you-go-plan” Bill Kennedy and Domingo Paul, YE OLDE GREENWICH worked out so well, that by hard on Meehan’s one burlap heel, copped second and third Greenwhich had its beginning 1954, it was, completely out of places. Regina Sullivan, in there on July 18, 1640, when Captain debt. hopping aU the way, was the Daniel Patrick, accompanied by Greenwich is beautifully lo­ first female across the line, fin­ Robert Feakes, paid the Indians ishing eighth in the race. cated on Long Island Sound twenty-five brightly colored »v i t h numerous h a r b or s, With the men showing the soldiers’ coats for the land that coves, islands and wooded pe- way in the first event, the ladies were given a chance to prove today is Old Greenwich. These insulas. Even though the town themselves in the ballqon race. two'men, joined by a handful is modem in its facilities, it This event drew a smaller field of other settlers, quickly ad­ retains the country atmosphere. than the sack race, but provided justed to their surroundings, The sUght, rolling hills which just as much excitement. The for, from this small settlement gain elevation as one goes far­ race, which w^ls dominated by grew the most successful town Hot dogs, hot day (ho-hiim) . . . “Ch-e-e-se,” girls! the fair sex, consisted of run­ ther north, give the visitor and (And friend). ning to a designated spot, pick­ of Connecticut. inhabitants alike a rich pano­ ing a ballon, blowing it up, At this period, the colonial ramic view of the town and har­ running back to the starting struggle in America was at its bor. Among these rolling hills line, and then breaking the bal­ height, for, in 1642, the settlers are eight golf and coun­ loon by sitting on it. Suzanne of Greenwich withdrew alle­ try clubs and a public course Rosselot prqved to be too much giance to England. They then for her opposition. Betty Gerner came under the protection of now under construction. There and Barbara Turecek finished “New Netherlands,” which was are nearly 200 miles of bridle second and third. Peggy Chonka, under Dutch control, but ten paths. Twelve public parks and a petite frosh, who was so will­ years after, in 1652, they were three public beaches, are scat­ ing (?) to compete in the races, forced back into the fold from tered throughout 463 acres of perfqrmed nobly, but failed to which they had strayed. At this the town’s 48 square miles. Fine place because of the dust and time the towns of Rye and Bed­ boating facilities are also an extreme heat, or at least that’s ford were included in the town earmark of Greenwich. Public what she smd. of Greenwich, and it was not locker facilities are available The picnic broke up early until 1731 that the present on a season rental basis, and owing to a shortage of people. boundary between Connecteut several of the private yacht The girls became so infuriated and New York was established. clubs extend mooring privileges. During this whole period Green­ with the boys who had gone to Greenwich also, boasts of a play foqtball that they slid into wich grew into a tightly knit their P. F. flyers, picked up community, as schools and great cultural heritage. The their handbags (?) and trotted churches of various faiths were sixteen public schools and eleven independent and parochial Overeager co-eds await their chance to compete in down to the lounge to drown built. The population of Green­ wich was steadily on the rise, schools give everyone ample balloon race. their sorrows in music hnd gossip. and during the “Roaring Twen­ opportunity for a good educa­ ties” grew by fifty per cent. tion. The Greenwich Library People emigrated heavily from and the Perrot Memorial Li­ W ho's Been Living in MY Office? the overcrowded cities and brary are fuUy equipped to found a good home in this pleas- care for most of the needs The needs of SHU have in­ physics rooms were adapted Office facilities have been en­ ate, as result of the Depres- of the public. The Auburn Na­ larged to meet the new de­ ture Center sponsors walking creased with the enormous in- from similar high school facili­ during the thirties weis moder­ mands for administrative Avork. fiux of new students and faculty ties. The chemistry laboratory, ate, Eis a result of the depres­ tours along natural trails, and The admissions department has sion, but from 1940 to the pres­ the Bruce Museum in Bruce members. This need has been however, was built and installed moved from the main Univer­ Park is open daily to visitors. filled by the acquisition of the during the summer. Mr. An­ ent the population has reached sity Office to a new location in 60,000. This museum boasts a valuable girls unit of Notre Dame High thony Pinciaro, of the chemistry the school. President Conley has collection of paintings. The School. The facilities include department, supervised the in­ acquired more suitable facilities A unique aspect of Green­ Bush-Holley House in Cos Cob six faculty offices, two lecture stallation of the laboratories. In in the east wing of the building. wich is its good governmental dates back to 1660 and has been halls, and three science labora­ an interview with THE OBE­ A new library-bookstore office structure. In the beginnng all the scene of many historic inci­ tories. LISK Mr. Pinciafo said, “We has been set up on the same towns were governed by de­ dents. Putnam College and The Of these several rooms only have a laboratory equivalent to floor and Mr. Ready, head li­ cisions reached at the regular Greenwich Garden Center Inc. the laboratories required exten­ or better than any other college brarian, has moved into kinder town meeting. But as popu­ help to round off diversified sive work. The biology and laboratory in the vicinity.” chambers. lation grew, control became public interests.