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Notre Dame Archives: Alumnus
Vol. 37 No. 4 October, 1959
JAMES E. AR»ISTRONG, "ZS Editor JOHN F. LAUGHUN, '48 Managing Editor J •Ad ministrative Changes Announced Foundation: Alumni Assoeiafiou: FATHER CAVANAUGH GRANTED INDEFINITE LEAVE; FR. THOMAS O'DONNELL FATHER WILSON IS NAMED ACTING DIRECTOR APPOINTED AS ENVOY Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C., and he has been the University's princi TO N.D. ALUMNI CLUBS Iias been gi-anted an indefinite leave of pal public relations and development The University has announced the bsence from his post as director of officer since 1953. The Notre Dame appointment of Rev. Thomas J. the Notre Dame Foundation, which he established dur O'Donnell to a specially created alum Foundation and head ing his presidency in 1947 and which ni liaison post. He of the University's he has actively led during the past six will travel widely in $66,600,000 develop- years, has received more tlian $30,000,- his new assignment, 000 in gifts and grants. Fifteen major ij ment program it was meeting at regular buildings have been erected on the announced recently intervals with Notre campus since tlie Foundation was in by Father Hesburgh's Dame's 175 local augurated twelve office. Father Cava alumni clubs in the years ago. naugh has been suf U. S. and abroad. fering from a chron Father John ^Vil- Cavanaugh Father O'Donnell's ic vascular ailment. son, a native of duties as alumni field Fr. O'Donnell Rev. John H. Wilson, C.S.C, ad- Chicago, 111., was coordinator will in ministrative assistant to Father Hes- appointed adminis clude all the functions of a field secre burgh, has been named acting director trative assistant to tary as outlined in recent recoimnen- of the Foundation, Notre Dame's fund- the president of Notre dations of the Alumni Association Dame in 1958. Be raising organization. He will coordi Board of Directors. These will be fore tlie appointment nate all tlie University's public relations chiefly organizational. He %vill confer Fr. Wilson he had ser\'ed for and development activities. with officers of the Notre Dame Clubs, two years as assistant director of the Father Cavanaugh served as Notre advising them on problems of or (Continued on back page) fame's president from 1946 to 1952, ganization and activity. He will also aid in the establishment of new alumni clubs requesting a charter from the Association. In these areas he will re In Memoriam lieve Alumni Secretary James E. Arm FRANK COMERFORD WALKER, '09 strong, whose responsibilities have be Lawyer, Philanthropist, Christian Statesman come too numerous to permit exten Eleven years ago, when Frank C. Walker received Notre Dame's Lactare sive travel. Medal from Francis Cardinal Spellman, another future Cardinal, Bishop John The appointment of Father O'Don F. O'Hara of BuiTalo,' characterized the recipient of America's most significant nell is also expected to improve the award to a Catholic layman as "an ideal husband and already fine cooperation of alumni father, rearing a family energized by Catholic faith and made strong by Christian love," a man whose with other University departments, tremendous scr\'iccs to his country had a^ their "source especially the Admissions and Place and inspiration . . . your deep Catholic faith which ment offices. Efforts will be made to you have lived in a spirit of humility and childlike increase contact between distant obedience." alumni clubs and the corresponding When Mr. Walker died on September 13 Cardinal O'Hara came from Philadelphia to rejoin his friend, geographical student organizations on this time to preside at the funeral of Notre Dame's the campus. other most distinguished alumnus. Among close asso A native Chicagoan, Father O'Don ciates present were fonner President Harry S. Tnunan, nell was graduated from Notre Dame former U. S. Postmaster General James A. Farley and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, widow of the late Presi in 1941 and was ordained to the priest dent. Representatives of Notre Dame included the hood in 1945 by Cardinal Cicognani, (Continued on back page) then serving as Apostolic Delegate to (Continued on back page) ally famous sculptor Eugene Kormendi Alumnus salutes ... died in Washington, D. C, after EXPRESS YOURSELF This has been a big year for Thomas heart attack in mid-August Proitr L. Hickey, Sr., a Notre Dame man of The Christopher News Notes for Kormendi, a native of Budapest, many facets. In August Soutli Bend Alay, 1939, point out that people are Hungary, came to the U. S. in 1939 often justified in wiiting letters of pro and stayed on at tiie invitation of the contractors celebrated "Tom Hickey test "when taxes are skyrocketing; edu Day" in honor of his 50tli year as a cation is falling short of its goals; en University when tiie Nazis invaded his builder, and his family planned a re tertainment is lacking in good taste or homeland. Equally acclaimed for his ception in his honor tliis fall. labor or business is overstepping its heroic statues in monuments through bounds." Because, as beneficiaries of The testimonials recalled several re out tile world and for his portrait Notre Dame training, you should be a sculptures (of tiie late Pope Pius XII, markable facts. Mr. Hickey, president part of the effective use of this medium, of Thomas L. Hickey, Inc., one of the ALTJMNUS would like to digest former President Harry Truman, etc.)^ Prof. Kormendi is sur\'ived by hia^ South Bend's oldest building contrac the suggestions which the "Notes" list for effective letters: widow, Elizabeth, a painter and cera tors, is not a Notre Dame alumnus in mic artist tile strictest sense but was elected to 1. Be objective. Stick to the truth. tile Alumni Association by acclamation 2. Think things through. in 1932. He sent six sons to Notre 3. Write promptly, don't delay. Dame: Thomas, Jr., '35; Louis, '37; 4. Be specific, not vague. SOPHOMORES DOMINATE 5. Look for the good points. Donald, '38; Gerald, '41; John, '44, FOOTBALL STATISTICS and Joseph, '50. And his construction 6. Show Christian charity. 7. Be constructive, not destructive. firm erected a number of campus 8. Be fair about it. Sophomore backs Gerry Gay and buildings, particularly in tiie tiiirties. 9. Be reasonable. George Scfcik placed tiiemselves amonaj As if that weren't enough, Mr. 10. Seek the good of all. the statistical leaders on the Notre' Hickey is perhaps die foremost unre 11. Make it your letter. Be yourself. Dame football team after the first tiiree lated audiority on tiie late Knute 13. Be cheerful. games of 1959. Rockne, having been a next-door 14. Be neat and brief. Gray, a fullback from Baltimore, neighbor for many years. His claims as 13. Include everything . . . don't ex Md., was the leading ground-gainer for a builder are reinforced by tiie fact pect someone to read between the lines. tile Irish with 102 yards in 20 carries. tiiat a grandfatiier was among tiie citi Sefcik, a pint-sized halfbaack at five- zenry helping Fatiier Sorin's small band You can have a lot of influence in foot-eight and 170 pounds, was second of settiers to construct their first college many quarters by following these sug gestions — and should! in rushing with 87 yards in 14 carries, buildings. led in punting witii a 36.7 average fc^ The jubilee celebrations are only 14 punts, led in punts-returned witir^ further recognitions of Mr. Hickey, four for 95 years and in number of frequentiy honored for his work witii REQUIESCANT passes-caught witii four for 46 yards. Rotary, tiie Boy Scouts, etc. His many Gray's average was 5.1 yards per carry The past two months saw tiie deatlis appearances before the alumni clubs and Sefcik's 6.2 per carry. testify to liis regard as a Notre Dame of two prominent non-alumni members Anotiier sophomore, Les Traver, was man. of tiie Notre Dame family. tiie leading pass receiver yardagewise witii 72 yards and one touchdown on Bernard C. Barth three receptions. Senior Monty Stickles It is also perhaps the most de was second in tiiis department witii 6^ cisive year in tiie life of Dr. Thomas On September 22 Bernard Barth, yards gained on three receptions. Dooley, '48. general manager of WNDU-TV and This year the overrunning of liis -AM, the campus television and radio The scoring department found senior beloved Laos by North stations, died of leukemia after an ill fullback Jim Crott)' in tiie lead with Vietnamese invaders, ness of several months. He had man 18 points on tiiree touchdowns while Laotian Communist aged the Notre Dame stations for five Bob Scarpitto, junior right halfback, guerrillas and agents years and was a veteran of 23 years in has two touchdowns. of Red China has radio and television as an announcer, Angelo Dabiero, sophomore halfback, underUned and dra newscaster, writer, producer and pro paced the kickofTs-retumed statistic matized his mission gram director. Bom and educated in with four for*70 yards and junior halL- of mercy to the peo South Dakotaj he had been employed back Ray Ratkowski was tiie leader iir ples of Soutiieast by stations all over the U. S. and came pass interceptions with one for 43 yards Asia, described in his to tiie University from Station WLW, and a touchdown. Sefcik also had two books. Deliver Us »'• Dooley the Crosley radio and television net interceptions good for 20 yards re from Evil and Edge of Tomorrow. work center in Cincinnati. Known to turned. Newsman John Daly has profiled him every one as "Bemie," he was active in In the passing department, senior as "The Splendid American" in a civic, religious and charitable enter quarterback Don White completed 18 widely hailed telecast And this is the prises in South Bend. His widow, Mrs. of 40 attempts for a percentage of .450. year that Dr. Dooley discovered a chest Kathleen Barth, and six children He gained 253 yards and had only cancer, melanomia, which may cut survive. three passes intercepted. Sophomora, shorter his young and dedicated life. George Haffner was second behintr To Tom Dooley, headed back to em- Eugene Kormendi White witii six completions in sixteen battied Laos, a salute as one of the sons An artist in residence and teacher at attempts for 90 yards and a touch of which Our Lady is most proud. Notre Dame for 17 years, internation down. Entrance Exams at Notre Dame by Robert J. Waddick, '51 and Vocabulary can adversely affect important factor in admission to the - In 1954 the University of Notre the student's score on the Verbal sec University. What was the student's Dame began requiring tliat all enter tion. rank in his graduating class? What ing freslmien take the College En The Achievement Tests look back in opinion of the student did his principal trance Examination Board Tests. The that they are a measure of background and faculty have? What were the stu questions which parents and students of achievement in English, Social Stu dent's extracurricular activities? When most frequently ask are: dies, Foreign Languages, Sciences, and the Admission Officer answers these Mathematics. The test scores are par question and others, he is well on the ^ 1. What are the CEEB tests? ticularly valuable because they give the way to either accepting or rejecting college an objective picture of achieve the applicant. If the Admission officer 2. How are the CEEB tests used at ment in a particular subject regardless combines this information with the Notre Dame? of the geographical area in which the results of the CEEB tests he can often student received his secondary educa form an even better picture of the stu We shall attempt to answer these tion. dent and can sometimes make sugges questions. At Notre Dame the CEEB test re tions to him which will assure proper The College Entrance Examination sults are used as a tool. They are not placement The important thing to re Board Tests are perhaps the best the "absolute criteria" for admission member concerning the use of the known activity of the College En- that many people seem to feel that CEEB test results at Notre Dame is A°ance Examination Board, a non-pro tliey are. The prospective student's that they are used as a tool not as an fit membership association composed of Hiah School record is still the most end. college and sciiool representatives. The purpose of tlie tests is to supply objec tive information to the college con cerning the students potential for work at the college level of study and his Rites Mark Opening of backgi'ound in a variety of areas. This information can be used by the college 114tli Academic Year for admission, counseling, and place ment of students in class sections. Self-Crificism Urged For Educational Growth The CEEB tests consist of two ax- aminations, a three-hour Scholastic Notre Dame's 118th academic year, , clined to turn from all criticism as if Aptitude Test (commonly referred to featuring a record freshman class, be it were subversive. As a result," he as the SAT test) and a series of one gan September 24 for 6,000 students said, "we have seldom really listened hour Achievement Tests in various assembled from all tlie United States to others outside the Church and out subjects. They are administered six and many other nations. side Christianity who spoke of con times annually throughout tlie coim- At rites marking the University's for temporary problems or of eternal prob try by Educational Testing Service. mal opening, Rev. Chester A. Soleta, lems in a contemporary setting. Con C.S.C., vice-president for academic; af sequently, we have lost many oppor The Scholastic Aptitude Test has fairs, warned that Catholic education, tunities for intellectual growth and ^vo sections. Verbal and Mathematics, • relevance." and is a test of reasoning ability. The if it is to remain alive and healthy, test is predictive by nature and looks must be ready to engage in self-cri Five hundred Notre Dame faculty ahead to what the student is likely to ticism. members, priests and laymen, marched do in his college studies. The Verbal Speaking at a Solemn Mass in Sacred in a colorful academic procession from section answers the question: "What is Heart Church, Father Soleta said that the Administration Building to the the student's potential for reasoning Catliolic educators "have been in- church for the rites. Rev. Edmund P. witli words?" The Mathematics sec Joyce, C.S.C., acting president of the tion answers the question: "What is University, was the celebrant of the jhe student's potential for reasoning Mass. He was assisted by Rev. George ^th numbers?" Insofar as possible Bernard, C.S.C., vice-president for stu the test is independent of background Watch for . . . dent affairs, deacon; Rev. Jerome J. in a particular area such as English or Wilson, C.S.C., vice-president for busi Mathematics, but we have found that what America ness affairs, sub-deacon, and Rev. Ray poor Reading Speed, Comprehension, mond F. Cour, C.S.C., master of cere stands for monies. Notre Dame's president. Rev. -Theo Vol. 1. No. I of dore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., who usually (Ed. Note: Owner of bachelor's and officiates at the formal opening of the master's degrees at Notre Dame, Bob the sublime TRADITION school year, was attending the third Roddick is an assistant professor of general conference of the International education and a counselor in the De in ihe next ALUMNUS Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna as partment of Testing and Guidance.) the representative of Vatican. Foundation (Continued from first page) ^, FRANK COMERFORD WALKER (continued) Holy Cross Fathers' Office of Province Development, tlien engaged in plan Mass celebrant, Father Joyce, and University Trustees John P. Murphy and ning for the new Moreau Seminar)'. Joseph M. Byrne, Jr. In 1932 Father \Vilson was gradu Throughout his years as a public sen-ant — as presidential adWsor, U. S. Postmaster General, U.N. representative, etc. — and during his legal and ated as a lawman from Notre Dame. business careers, Mr. Walker was honored by many American universities and He received a law degree from the performed great services for many more. But no relationship was closer than Cliicago-Kent College of Law in 1934. with Notre Dame. Thrice recognized by Alma Mater — with a law degree Entering the Congregation of Holy in 1909, first of many honorarj- doctorates in 1934, and the Laetare Medal in Cross in the same year, he was or-^ 1948 — he ser^•ed the University as an officer of the Alunmi iVssociation, lay trustee and a pioneer chainnan of the Notre Dame Foundation. dained to the priesthood in 1941. Ho'-'' Mr. Walker was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, but moved west with has ser\'ed the Holy Cross Fathers as his father, a mine operator, at an early age, attending Gonzaga University in a director of vocations and as promo Spokane, ^\'ash., before coming to Notre Dame. After graduation he set up tion and advertising director of the law practice with his brother in Montana, worked three years as an assistant popular youth publicatioUj The Cath county attorney before being elected to the Montana Legislature. In 1914 he married Hallic Boucher of Butte. Mrs. \Valker survives, along with a son, olic Boy. Thomas; a daughter, Mrs. Laura Jenkins, and nine grandchildren. Mr. Walker served as a first lieutenant in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. In 1925 he moved to New York as vice-president Alumni Association and general counsel of a theater chain, while practicing independent corpora (Continued from first page) » tion law. He became a friend of Franklin Roosevelt and Jim Farley and in 1932 was named treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. President Roosevelt appointed him executive secretarj* of his 1933 President's Executive the United States. After a brief period Council or "super cabinet," and subsequently as executive director of the with the Holy Cross Mission Band he National Emergency Council, set up to coordinate the government's attack joined the Faculty of Holy Cross Col on the depression. He served with a quiet, friendly efficiency which led to lege, ^Vashington. D. C, meanwhile his appointment in 1940 to succeed Mr. Farley as Postm.ister General of the United States. Until his resignation in 1945, after President Roosevelt's death, receiving a master's degree in theater he distinguished himself in several unique achievements: development of the arts from Catholic University. Active gigantic V-Mail program, which sped countless millions of letters to U. S. in radio and television, he has also scr\icenicn around the world during \Vorld War II; temporarily successful written for various religious publica efTorts to ban salacious magazines from the mails; and most impressive, return ing to the U. S. Treasury a surplus exceeding $169 million (more than the tions and was the author of Greetings, total of surplus postal revenue before or since), for which he received a special a liumorous but practical pamphlet fc;^. citation from Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr. During this period young Catholics about to enter mili he also spent a year as Democratic National Chainnan. tary service. In 1946 President Trmuan appointed Mr. Walker an alternate delegate to In 1953, after serving for a year as the first United Nations General /Assembly sessions in London. He returned associate editor of the. Catholic Boy to his business interests, which included directorship for W. R. Grace & Co. and the Grace National Bank of New York. A Knight of Malta, active in magazine, Father O'Donnell became the K. of C. and American Legion, he served as an officer or regent of several assistant to the director of the Notre educational, civic and charitable institutions until his death. Dame Foundation and subsequently An exemplary Christian in all his undertakings, Mr. Walker was perhaps was named associate director. In his Notre Dame's most outstanding lay graduate. new capacity as ambassador to the Notre Dame Club system he will wril ^ a column for the ALUJINUS.
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