Siena News 1949-06-03

              College of Saint Bernardine of Siena
Vol. X.
SIENA COLLEGE, LOUDONVILLE, N. Y. — JUNE 3, 1949
No. 33
COMMENCEMENT   PLANS   LISTED
Siena Honors War Heroes
More than 1,000 guests, faculty members and students heard a Solemn High Memorial Day Mass in the open air last Tuesday at the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin on the campus. The Mass was offered for the repose of the souls of the Siena men who gave their lives for their country during World War II.
The Rev. Benedict J. Dudley, OFM, guardian of the Friary, who was master of ceremonies, spoke briefly on the significance of the occasion.
There are two ways to bridge the gap between time and eternity, he said: "One is by death, the other is through the  sacrifice of the  Mass."
The Rev. Raymond F. Govern, OFM, registrar of the college, was celebrant. The Very Rev. Mark Kennedy, OFM, President of the College, was deacon, and the Rev. Roman Pfeiffer, OFM, assistant chairman of the science division, was sub-deacon.
Fr. Raymond is a former Navy chaplain. Fr. Roman is chaplain of the National Guard in Albany and formerly was a chaplain with the Army.
After the ceremonies, the Rev. Benjamin Kuhn, OFM, vicar of the monastery, accompanied attending relatives of Siena's war dead into the faculty refectory of the college where they were served with sand¬ wiches and coffee.
The guests included Mrs. James G. Tobin, Albany; Mrs. Marion F. Beers, Albany; Mrs. Edward P. Vadney, Albany; Mrs. J. W. Kore- man, Albany; Mrs. F. R. Henzel, Albany; Mrs. T. J. Kiernan, Albany; Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Creegan, Al¬ bany; Mrs. B. G. Butch, Schenec¬ tady; Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul McGirr, Saratoga; Nora A. Dwyer of Utica; Mrs. John Dwyer of Utica; Mr. J. Dwyer, Mrs. William J. Burke, Mrs. Medore Comeau, Mrs. Florence Burke, Mrs. McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Damm and Mrs. Frank Sheehan.
Siena's war dead are: William Allendorph, Philip Bishop, Frank Borell, Joseph LeRoy Burke, Robert Butch, Edward H. Creegan, Terence Crowley, Eugene Damm, John Devine, August Dinovo, William F. Dugan, Edward Duncavich, Michael Dwyer, Robert Flanagan, Edward Garrett, Anthony Harzynski, Nathan Hatkoff, Edward J. Kearney, Thomas J. Kiernan, Robert Knauf, Herman Koestner, Arthur Koreman, John P. Lawler, John McFadden, James M. McGirr, James A. Maloney, John Mancini, David W. Martin, Anthony T. Moore, Austin O'Toole, Robert J. Sheehan, Raymond J. Stewart, William Trombley, Joseph Zavisky, Elmer Emsley, John Fick, William Hotchkins, Frank LeGrande, Robert McElwaine, George Mack, Charles Netter, Donald O'Leary, Robert Rastelli, William Stacker and Wil¬ liam  Sturtevant.
The following Gospel from the (Cont.  on Page 3)
ALL THIS AND A TRIP TOO!—Portrait of a group of "car hungry" students as they cast covetous glances upon the new Dodge sedan to be given away by the athletic department before the Siena-Manhattan hoop game in December. Successful salesmen get a free trip to New York City to see this game plus oppor¬ tunities for the car. (Siena News Photo by Reagan)
Bobby Byrne's Orchestra Set to Perform At Dance
When the Junior Class chose Bobby Byrne to play at the Senior Ball in honor of the graduating class it made a fine selection, for Byrne's arrangements are unique.
The dance will be June 16 in Gibbons Hall from 9 to 1.
This new but fast-climbing band has captured popularity with its new way of presenting dance music. Bobby's theory for originality stems from the innovation of new instru¬ ments.
His hairp solos, a French horn in the brass section and a woodwind quartet made up of flute, oboe, clarinet and bass clarinet give his music a different style. This unique combination makes for fascinating dancing;  it  captures  the  soul.
Bobby observes that just as the New Look accomplished wonders for the dress industry, a bandleader must introduce a New Sound in order to keep his music in the modern mode.
Son of Clarence Byrne, former president of the National Educators Association and once bandmaster of all U. S. Army bands, Bobby played the flute at four, harp at five, trom¬ bone at seven and cello at eight. Needless to say Detroit-born Bobby, though still on the happy side of 30, has a practical and thorough knowl¬ edge of all musical instrimients.
Karen Rich and Bob Hayden handle the vocals, along with the Trombone Choir which makes with some deft arrangements. BOBBY BYRNE
Players Sup^ Get Oswalds
The Coventry Players, Siena dramatic society, officially rang down the curtain on the 1948-49 theatrical season and seated their officers for the next season at their annual banquet Monday night at Sleasman's.
The Very Rev. Mark Kennedy, OFM, President of the College, thanked the Rev. Bertin F. Friel, OFM, director, for his successes in New York and Philadelphia and also congratulated the Players for their efforts. The Rev. Benedict J. Dud¬ ley, OFM, guardian of the friary, also spoke.
Jim Dempsey, versatile comedian who also doubled as a dancer, emceed the variety show and did a hilarious take-off of the manner¬ isms of Jimmy Durante to the ac¬ companiment  of  a  Durante  record.
Also participating were Pat Kear¬ ney, who sang; Mary Ryan and Peg Kennedy, who did a novelty act; Dempsey and Joan Kalter, who teamed up for a soft shoe dance; Jack English and Walt Horton, in a comic waiter act; Jack Kiernan, a comedy routine, and Dempsey and Ray   Osterhout,  a  comedy  number.
The "Oswalds" were awarded and chosen by Don Vavasour and Ted Murphy. The awards, all of them himiorous, were given to Marnie Healy for best supporting actress; Jack McCormack, best supporting actor; Tim Horgan, best director; Walt Horton, most versatile, and Jack Joyce, best actor. Special awards were handed to Pat Healy, Fred Burton, Ray Osterhout, Jack English and Joan Kalter.
Activities _= StartJunel2
Commencement activities for the June graduates will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12, with a Bac¬ calaureate Mass to be celebrated by the Rev. Albert A. Angelo, OFM, dean of studies, in Gibbons HaU.
The sermon will be given by the Rev. Edward A. Maguire, OFM, of St. Joseph's Seraphic Seminary, CaUicoon, N. Y.
On Monday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m., a buffet supper will be held in Gibbons Hall for the clerical faculty, the lay faculty and their wives, and the graduates.
At 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, open house for the parents of the gradu¬ ates, the faculty, graduates, alumni and guests will take place. The guests will be received in the col¬ lege  cafeteria.
At 8 p.m. the same day, the Stu¬ dent Senate wUl award social activ¬ ity rings to outstanding graduates, and the "Moving Up Day" ceremony for the newly elected officers of the Student Senate and the classes will follow.
These ceremonies will be brought to a close by an outdoor concert in front of Gibbons Hall by the Siena College Band.
As many relatives of the gradu¬ ates as possible are invited to attend as  guests  of the  college.
The convocation of guests, faculty members and graduates wUl be held m Siena Hall at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June  15.
The Commencement exercises wiU foUow at 10:30 a.m. in Gibbons Hall.
The Most Rev. Edmund F. Gib¬ bons, Bishop of Albany, wiU award degrees to the 365 members of the graduating   class.
Two honorary degrees wiU be conferred. The Very Rev. Bertrand J. Campbell, OFM, Minister Pro¬ vincial of the Holy Name Province, and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Siena College will re¬ ceive a Doctor of Letters degree, and Francis Bergan of the Appelate Division of the State Supreme Court will be presented a Doctor of Laws degree.
Judge Bergan, who will give the Commencement address, is an alurmius  of  Siena  CoUege.
The honorary degrees will be pre¬ sented by the Very Rev. Mark Kennedy, OFM, President of Siena College.
The Commencement Ball wUl take place the next evening, Thursday, June 16, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This formal dance will be sponsored by the Student Senate in honor of the graduates.
Pins Now Available
The Math Club has annoimced that new pins are now available for all members. Any member who has not obtained his pin may do so by contacting one of the club's officers.