Boston College

My undergraduate years, Sept.'54 to June,'58 were the
happiest years of my life. My character developed
under the tutelage of brilliant Jesuit theologians and
philosophers; lay teachers were equally well-educated
and were able to truly reach their students and engage
them, in the classroom or over coffee in the Lyons Hall
cafeteria (circa,mid-50s). Most important to 90% of us
was the constant reinforcement of our Roman Catholic
religion. Non-Catholics were allowed to opt out of
Theology, but were required to take Philosophy in
all four years. Daily Mass attendance was not required
but was quite large - St. Mary's Chapel or St. Ignatius
were the venues. Commuters were the largest propor-
tion of students. Clothing was modest and there was a
dress code: No denim (THANK GOD), no slacks for
women, ties and jackets for men were de rigeur.
It is horrifying to me how liberal BC has become. We
would not allow our children even to consider BC
in the mid-to-late '70s....a sad decision for my husband
and me who had, and still have, the deepest respect
for what BC once was. Its endowment may be huge, for
which this alum is delighted. But "cafeteria catholics" -
faculty and students - are in control. The Theology &
Philosophy Depts. are but mere shells of what they
once were. Supposedly "Catholic" professors,
and the elite and publicity-hungry egomaniacs on the
BC Board of Directors, are a disgrace to their RomanCatholic heritage. Hail, Alma Mater, You Will Prevail!

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

2nd Year Female -- Class 2012

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