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THE VILLANOVAN
Published Bi-monthly by the Students of Villanova College
Vol. II June, 1918 No. 5
JOSEPH T. O'LEABY, '18.
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THOUGH
Our Diamond Jubilee
occupied with great and momen-
tous problems, great events in the life of
our Alma Mater urge us to turn aside and
reflect on her toils, her labors, and her triumphs.
This year we place upon her brow a crown of
diamonds. For seventy-five years, Villanova has
labored in the great work of educating our
American youth to take his place in the ranks
of great and good m.en, to pro\'e his loyalty to
God, his country and his fellowman. Surely we
have reapon to rejoice, for the path of our Alma
Mater has been one of trial and sacrifice. From
the smallest beginnings she has arisen to the
highest pinnacle of success and fame. Today
these thoughts are in the heart of every Villanova
man and he is filed with just pride for
dear old Villano\a.
The little band of men who laid the cornerstone
of our great educational institute had by
no means an easy task. Unseen forces from
time to time retarded their every effort and at
times seemed to threaten our Alma Mater's very
existence, but indomitable courage triumphed
and before many years our founders were happy
in seeing the new institution established on solid
foundation. m
Our hearts thrill with joy when we think of
tlie vein of heroism and courage that runs
through the course of Villanova's history. We
are celebrating the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of
the beginning of this v/ork. Tho.se who have
been instrum.ental in bringing about Villanova's
glorious success justly claim today, our respect,
our love and our congratulations. As loyal
sons of Villanova we have a debt to pay. The
practical way of mianifesting appreciation for our
warriors is the redoubling of our efforts in behalf
of our Alma Mater. Joseph T. O'Leary, '18.
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