PliplSl:: iiflii 1 ' mmmI Ori-1 v i if Li M i I « wm« I : Lk.Miv, 1 I F H ’ *3w| “•w* ■: iiliKHapS KflWSiiiliiS >?-0 ■■:>> HOOivO MMHHI ■:■ r: ; C;;-. .••«'••• .i'-iV'iJiI 11 Bill i lli 571 134^7 W5 1952 DEDICATION Member of the original faculty of twenty-five years ago, along with Dr. Helen M. Scurr, to whom the 1948 yearbook was dedicated, Dr. Clarence D. L. Ropp represents the scholarship, the friendliness, the spirit of the University through the years of its existence. Many of us will long remember his scholarliness, his helpful guidance, the hours spent in his classes, his enthusiasm for athletics, his friendly "Hello!" on Park Place, and his "Luck to you! ” with which he concludes talks at class meetings. Just as his life has been dedi­ cated to the enhancement of the prestige, reputation, and glory of U.B., so it is to him, with the most profound respect and appreciation, that this 1952 WISTARIAN is dedicated. E. EVERETT CORTRIGHT President Emeritus The University of Bridgeport was founded as the Cooper, Mrs. Richard Oppel, Eliott W. Peck, Isaac E. Junior College of Connecticut in 1927. It received Schine, and Sumner Simpson. its charter in May of that year and classes began in Alfred C. Fones, for whom Fones Hall is named, January, 1928. With an accelerated program the first with his own funds secured the building which became graduates completed their work in the spring of 1929. Main Building on the old campus and held it until President Emeritus E. Everett Cortright spent several the college was in a position to acquire it from him. years in organizational activities before the Junior Of the original faculty, Dr. C. D. L. Ropp and Dr. College became a reality. Five members of the Board Helen M. Scurr are still with the University. There of Trustees at the time the charter was granted in were 57 students and ten faculty and staff on hand 1927 are still on the Board. They are Mrs. Andrew M. the day that classes began. Lv 371 6 1' i: , The original Bassick home which be­ came the Main Academic Building of the Junior College of Conecticut was a Bridgeport landmark from 1927 to 1950. Excellent instruction of small classes marked the Junior College of Connecti­ cut for several years. Professor William W. Everett, still on the UB faculty, joined the staff in the early years of the institution’s history. As the years passed, a crowded snack­ bar was evidence of a growing institu­ tion that needed more room. In May, 1947, Governor McConaughy signed the charter of the University of Bridgeport. President Emeritds E. Ever­ ett Cortright, Vice-President Henry W. Littlefield, and President James H. Hal­ sey (left, center, and right respectively) look on. 5 in ■ mi m rm iiB atn r r The campus today, adjoining city-owned Seaside Park on the shore of Long Island Sound, pro­ vides opportunities for Seaside study. Ivy-covered Fones Hall An­ nex is pretty in spring; Park and Seaside Residence Halls are pretty in winter. Engineering students enjoy their new building erected in 1950. COUNCIL OF DEANS Left to Right: Earle M. Bigsbee, dean, Junior College of Connecticut; C. D. L. Ropp, dean, College of Arts and Science; E. V. W. Read, dean, College of Business Administration; Raymond E. Wochner, dean, College of Education; Vice-President Littlefield, President Halsey, Harry A. Becker, dean of administration; Martha P. Jayne, dean, College of Nursing; C. L. Fish, dean, Student Personnel; John Bodnar, director, Division of Engin­ eering; Wendell Kellogg, director, public relations. Emerson G. Chamberlain, M.A. History i Austin G. Chapman, Jr., B.S. Accounting Albion N. Doe, B.S. Engineering - Francis E. Dolan, Ph.D. Anatomy and Physiology James Fenner, A.M. Economics John G. Gill, Ph.D. Foreign Languages Herbert Glines, M.A. Health Biology Charles B. Goulding, Ph.D. English Mary H. Grumbly, M.A. Reading Laboratory I j III mi! Clare Hatch, B.F.A. Art Robert Heath, B.S. Director of Alumni Relations Harry Helyer, M.A. Psychology Doris C. Hoffman, R.N. Biology Allen Hutchinson, M.A. Education Charles J. Jacobs, S.T.B. English MJaeger Set. ■ v.-rial Science Martha P. Jayne, M.A. Nursing Abraham E. Knepler, Ph.D. Sociology Walter Kondratovich, M.A. Biology Alfredo Kraessel, Ph.D. Economics Leonard Lampugnale Recorder Curtis Ledford, M.A. Mathematics Benjamin O. Nelson, M.A. Accounting Robert R. Mayhew, A.M. Sociology Milton Millhauser, A.M. English Elizabeth M. Muller, M.A. Mathematics Margaret B. Munier, B.A. Art J. Raymond Olive Director of Development Fund Charles F. Petitjean, M.A. Marketing Raymond W. Petrie, C.E. Mechanical Engineering Ralph H. Pickett, Ph.D History Thurman E. Philoon, Ph.D History William B. Pratt, M.A. Foreign Languages William H. Protheroe, LL.B. Business Administration Anita P. Riess, Ph.D. Psychology Joseph S. Roucek, Ph.D. Political Science and Sociology Ross D. Sanders, M.B.A. Marketing Ernest Sapelli, B.S. Industrial Relations Helen M. Scurr, Ph.D. English John J. Sherry, Ed.M. Mathematics Arnold Sklare, Ph.D. English Harold E. Smith, M.A. Physics Charles F. Spiltoir, Jr., M.A. Biology Ashley Stevens, Ed.M. Education Charles D. Weber, A.M. Art Harry L. Wechter, M.A. Chemistry Raymond E. Wochner, Ph.D. Education Chung M. Wong, M.S. Mechanical Engineering John C. Worley, M. Mus. Ed. Music Alexander Zwierzchowski, M.S. Engineering Edward F. Byerly, M.S. Music William W. Everett, A.M. Biology Simon Mowshowitz, M.A. Mathematics Eric Marcus, Ph.D. Foreign Languages Michael W. Macek, M.S. Chemistry Eva G. Olpp, B.S. •Secretarial Studies RUTH BOWDEN Mathematics Bridgeport, Conn. FRANK ANASTAS Beta Gamma Sociology Trumbull, Conn. Beta Gamma, President, Vice-Presi­ dent; Cheerleader, Captain; Chair­ Kappa Beta Rho man Freshman Week; Speech Con­ Kappa Beta Rho, President; Varsity test; Wistaria Pageant; S. F. F. F.; Swimming Team Captain; Varsity Intramural Sports; Womens Basket­ Track; Sociology Colloquium; Span­ ball Team Manager; Political Forum; ish Club. Student Development Fund Comm. Division Chairman; Secretary Fresh­ man Class. MARY MONTOUR LOIS J. PEC. Liberal Arts Bridgeport, Conn. English R ', T. National Student Association. Literary Society, Secr' Lii en Hall President. PATRICIA SANTOIANNI NEWMAN SCHWARTZ Journalism Bridgeport, Conn. Sociology Highland Falls, N. Y. Scribe; French Award. Ski Club; Ski Team; Track Manager; Sociology Colloquium. ARTHUR B. TOFT FLORENCE SOVA English Westport, Conn. Liberal Arts Bridgeport, Conn. Pi Delta Epsilon, Secretary; Liter­ National Student Association. ary Society; Political Forum; Helicon, Editor. EDWARD J. ANDERSON Political Science Bridgeport, Conn. Pi Omega Chi Pi Omega Chi, President, Vice- President; Intramural Sports; Presi­ dent Phi Theta Kappa; Aristea; Pi Delta Epsilon; Social Activities Com­ mittee Treasurer, Co-Chairman Inter­ HELEN J. BAKER national Relations Club, Vice Presi­ dent; Political Relations Forum; So­ French Stamford, Conn. ciology Colloquium; Spanish Club; Convocation Committee; Student French Club, Secretary; Literary So­ Ethics Committee; Student-Faculty ciety; Helicon, Associate Editor; Pi Fellowship Forum; Leadership Train­ Delta Epsilon; Phi Theta Kappa. ing Group; Editor-in-Chief Wistar- ian; Assistant to the Chairman, De­ partment of Political Science and So­ ciology; National Student Association, Historian; Delegate 4th National Congress; Student Council, President. DOLORES CASILLO SUMNER GERALD BERKUN Spanish Bridgeport, Conn. Biology Bridgeport, Conn. Theta Epsilon Alpha Phi Omega, Historian, Acting President, Treasurer; Alpha Delta Theta Epsilon, Corresponding Secre­ Omega; Biology Society; Photography tary, President; Spanish Club, Chair­ Club; Chess Club; Chemistry Club; man of Social Activities; S. C. A. C.; College Motor Unit; Intramural 1. F. C.; Wistaria Pageant; Christmas Sports; Softball; Basketball. Pageant; Campus Thunder; Knight of Thunder. DONALD B. CLERK1N HARVEY ' HERNOFF f Journalism New Britain, Conn. Bio; Bridgeport, Conn. Scribe Staff; Press Club, President; Vr.' : [nity Socle..- President; German Intramural Football & Basketball. C!u: Vice P '■.■nt; German Award; Transfer student from Teachers Col­ Phi Theta Everett Cortright lege of Conn. Sch< darship. BEATRICE J. DuPONT FRED GEORGE ESPOSITO Political Science Bridgeport, Conn. Psychology New Haven, Conn. Theta Epsilon, Pledgemaster; N.S.A.; Newman Club; Social Activities Com­ Alpha Delta Omega mittee; Horseback Riding Club; De­ bating Society, Treasurer; Political Psychological Society, President; Lit­ Relations Club; Political Union, erary Society; Men’s Glee Club; Biol­ Secretary; S. C. A. C; Interfraternity ogy Club; Wistaria Pageant; New­ Council; Ushers Corps; Wistaria man Club. Pageant; Freshman Week Committee; Campus Thunder; Convocation Com­ mittee; A Cappella Choir. FRED FLASHENBERG RAFFAELE FITTANTE Psychology Flushing, N. Y. French Bridgeport, Conn. Sigma Phi Alpha Psychology Society, Treasurer; Stu­ French Club; Spanish Club; French dent Council; Varsity Basketball Club, Vice President; Conn. Educ. Team; Track Team; Intramural Assoc.; Newman Club; Spanish Club Sports, Baseball, Volleyball; Varsity Award. Letter. KING BELDON FRAZER EDWIN FORDHAM History Bridgeport, Conn. Liberal Arts Bridgeport, Conn. Aristeia; Debating Society; I. R. C., National Student Association. President; Political Union; C. E. A. VIRGINIA GANIM ROBERT EUGENE HANDFORD Biology Stratford, Conn. History Milford, Conn. Theta Epsilon Theta Sigma Biology Society, Vice-President; Mix­ ed Chorus; Sociology Colloquium; National Student Association. Dean’s List; Girls Softball Team. IRVIN