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John J. Taheny

  • Class
    1943
  • Honors
    Boxing (1941-1943), Rifle (1939-1949)
A native of San Francisco, he attended Star of the Sea grammar school, St. Ignatius Preparatory High School, and USF. Jack Taheny graduated in 1943 in Philosophy. He was a member of St. Ives, Scabbard and Blade, the Clana Eireann Club, the Circle Block Club, the Gavel, the Activities Committee, the Executive Committee, the War Activities Commitee, was the ASUSF Secretary, and was on the Foghorn staff. He was in the ROTC, and served in the O.S.S. during World War II. He graduated from USF Law School in 1948, and retired in 1984 as Chief Trial Deputy City Attorney for the City & County of San Francisco. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus (SFChronicle).

Actually, that summer term wasn't too bad; longer classes, thus more sleep. Frank Mahoney and Jack Taheny weren't quite sure whether or not to attend. Then came the proclamation that this bachelor campus was to admit coeds into the sanctum sanctorum for the summer. Taheny and Mahoney ran one and two, respectively, in the race to the Registrar's office.

No sooner had some 540 students returned for this additional term than the Foghorn once again started a campaign to buy War Bonds and Stamps. This time it was Avengers the Dons sought. Planes to take the place in formation where Don aviators once flew Dons who had given their lives in the line of duty.

Frank Fay, Una Merkel and Anne Nagel were present at the first Avenger Rally. Forty-five thousand dollars in war securities was expected by the leaders of the Foghorn. Money began flowing and rolling over the counter of the University Bookstore. Planes were being bought.

Class officers once again had to be elected and Mr. Politicus began his annual tour of the campus. Dick English was given the post of President of the Junior Class. His first aide was Nello Agostini. Jim Walsh carried the trust of Secretary Treasurer and Jack Taheny, along with Bob O'Malley, sat in at the Executive meetings as Class Representatives (TheDon).

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