Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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The Messiah Performed b the The Clarke-Loras Singers presented The Messiah at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. I4. Under the direction ofJohn A. Lease, the seventy-five voice choir filled St. Raphael's Cathedral with the strains of the composition of George Frederick Handel. Unable to perform the entire Messiah because of time limitations, such notable selections as Worthy is the Lamb , the Hallelujah chorus, and Glory to God in the Highest were sung. Soloists were Diane McTaggart, Soprano, Ann Henkels, Mezzo-Soprano: Robert Casper, Tenor: and Jeffrey Dolter, Bass. The performance was well attended and well received, which was attributed to the fine talent and dedication of the singers. Clarke-Loras Singers John A. Lease Qrightb directs soloist Robert Casper. Singers fl-rj: Dave Franzen. Steve Thompson. and Phil Patterson. Mrs. Lease is featured as the organist of the concert. The Clarke-Loras Singers at St. RaphaeI's Cathedral

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week-end of entertainment for parents ---...... if Rev. Daniel Rogers reads the Gospel for the Parents' Day Mass. Stan Arachikavitz C885 is about to kick the extra point that will put the Duhawks in front of Northwestern 7-O in the Parents' Day game, Phil La Mere C453 is the holder. Northwestern scored in the last two minutes of play to defeat the Duhawks 8-7. This year Parents' Weekend was truly successful. There were many varied ac- tivities representing Iife at Loras, and parents were able to view how Loras collegiates lived. Activities included an open house in all the dormitories, the football game against Northwestern, the celebration of Mass for All Saints' Day, and the perfor- mance of Once Upon A Mattress by the Loras Players. All of these events contributed to a busy but enjoyable Saturday. A buffet was held in the cafeteria Sunday morning. ln the afternoon, planetarium shows and a special concert of the Loras Stage Band and the Loras Choir were presented. A reception held in Wahlert Memorial Library provided parents with an opportunity to meet the faculty and administration. The weekend concluded with the final performance of Once Upon A Mattress in St. Joseph's Auditorium. The weekend was well planned by the Parents' Club. For the parents that were able to share in the festivities, Loras College life was displayed at its best. Katie Gallagher CLady Larkenj and Fred Strassburger CSir Harry? appear as young lovers in the play, Once Upon a Mattress shown on Parents' Day.

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Dancing Equals Dollars For MS Ti Dancers step to the tune of the band, Lost Horizon All together now . . . kick your leg up high. The sound of rock music and feet stom- ping on the floor of l4CB could be heard through the late hours of the night dur- ing a dance marathon on Jan. 23 and 24. The week-end brought many people to see I4 couples dance for 30 hours to music of the rock band, Lost Horizon and records spun by radio personalities Gary Dolphin, Jim Morgan, and Jim Hauber. Forty goldfish were swallowed for money with Fr. Krapfl alone raising 550 for eating two goldfish. Chairperson Deb Staudt organized the entire marathon with the cooperation of Christian Life Council, A.P.O., and Sigma Delta Omega sorority. The highest con- tributing organization was the Lambda Xi sorority. The couple raising the most money was Donna CTootsJ Metz and Dan Guenther. The second highest amount was brought in by Kathy Burke and Tom Saal. The cannister winners were Kay Petrzelka and Mike Wagner. All but two of the I4 couples finished the 30 hours of dancing. When the thirty hours were over at midnight Saturday, the dancers trudged away a little more tired and with a few more blisters, but with warm hearts for helping to raise S2600 for those who will never be able to dance. Dan Guenther and Steve Hanson take a lemonade break. Tony Lehman tells Jim Mentz and Joe Walker a joke.