Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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Freshmen step up to the Loras experience Fresh out of high school and on their way to a new and different experience were the l974 freshmen of Loras College. Their new life began with a three day orientation program. Checking into the residence halls on Sunday, August 25th, was the beginning for on-campus students. There was a special orientation program for day students also. Hospitality was provided in the Rendevous Room for parents, students, and faculty. Mass was celebrated in Christ the King Chapel, after which dinner was served for resi- dent students. The film Mash was shown later that evening, and residence hall orientation followed. This concluded the first day's activities. Monday morning started off with a general assembly for all new students. A panel of Loras upperclassmen provided a few insights about college life for the newcomers. After their first noon meal, on-campus students went through the experience of l.D. processing and license registration. Monday afternoon, mini- help sessions were conducted in the Fieldhouse. At the same time, small groups of freshmen were touring Wahlert Memorial Library, becoming familiar with the various resources available to them. Later, a picnic was held at Clarke College for the freshmen. The picnic wouldn't have been a success without the gunny-sack races, egg throwing and pie eating contests, and crab soccer. A dance was held Monday evening in the Loras College Fieldhouse sP ' - me fc , ?T'x .-W Carrying a trunk of clothes, Debby Stork is assisted by her father as she moves into Binz Hall. to acquaint tri-college students with each other. The last day of Freshman Orientation began with another general assembly. A program was also presented by the Stu- dent Senate. Following lunch was a con- cert outside of the fieldhouse, given by the Loras Stage Band and the Loras Singers. Mini-help sessions were again conducted in the Fieldhouse. lnformal recreation, including volleyball, softball, and swimming, was enjoyed by many. The freshmen were given the oppor- tunity to display various talents Tuesday night in a talent show at the pub. Thus ended the three day orientation. Classes began the next day. . 9 K. f f-fx Q i if .3 ' 1 . ' ' . A, J,-, .,. ' I .. , -9- 1 I.. I A . ,rdf d - .fl- . , -y r f ' fy ' Hall Director Mike Kelly gives the freshmen a pep talk on dorm 'l ' 'N 135 living. ' ' ffllig J Janet Jaffke plays a little girl in the Freshman Talent Show. . I 'lx V -, .ill

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The l974 Graduates step down - Commencement exercises in Rock Bowl Stadium took place for l89 graduates on May l2, l974. l6O students were awarded Bachelor of Art Degrees and 29 were awarded Bachelor of Science Degrees. The usual formalities of gowns, caps, processions, and speeches were prevalent. Aside from the usual, there was the unusual which took place in a feeling shared by all graduates, celebrants, relatives and friends. It was emphasized by the Commence- ment Speaker, U. S. Senator Richard C. Clark of Iowa, who earlier in the exercise had received an honorary Doctor of Law degree. Senator Clark discussed the Watergate incident and how it related to everyone in the country, especially the graduates. He urged the graduates to become involved in the democratic process, adding, lf there is government scandal and corruption in high places, it's partially your fault, because only you and your friends and neighbors and millions of others like you across the country have the power to keep people tainted with scandal out of office. Everyone seemed to realize the impor- tance of this statement, especially the graduates who were in the process of making decisions that would affect their lives and maybe many more. For along the graduates' road to fulfill- ment of their dreams they might stumble and some may fall but they'Il always know that: Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead. CLouisa May Alcottj Senator Dick Clark receives his Doctor of Law degree from Archbishop Byrne. J' Pun 22 -'-'WCA' . , Y.. Seniors march in pomp and circumstance around the Rock Bowl stadium. lfif'- -13, Jim Montalbano and Bill Paterimos contemplate on the future that lies before them.

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