Regis College - Ranger Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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Associate Professor of Philosophy, the REV. CHRIS- TIAN L. RONNET, S.J., has popularized his lectures with his unique style and thought provoking ideas. As exemplified by his P.H.L. degree acquired at Gregorian University of Rome, Father Bonnet ' s knowledge of philosophy is well capable of acquainting the student with the organization of mental life. Aside from his academic activities, Father Bonnet ' s favorite hobby is that of watches, and his aid is constantly being sought by the economy-minded student whose timepiece re- quires attention. Serving Regis as professor, doctor, pre-professional ad- visor, and admissions committeeman is REV. ELMER J. TRAME, S.J., Professor of Biology. As professor, Father Trame ' s lectures always carry an informal air but the student soon realizes that even his jokes are meaningful. Heading the Student Health department, Father Trame is always at hand for the ailing student besides his re- sponsibility for the health of the basketball team. To the pre-medical or pre-dental student, Father Trame is an inexhaustible source of information and advice. Yet even with this schedule, Father Trame still finds time to serve as week end chaplain at St. Joseph ' s Hospital in Denver. The Spiritual Father, BERNARD J. MURRAY, S.J., has resided on the college campus for 32 years. Granted an A.B. and a M.A. from St. Louis University, Fr. Mur- ray has taught at Loyola Academy, Chicago; Creighton Prep, Omaha; Regis High School, and Regis College, and has been principal of the high school and athletic di- rector of the college. During the war, Father was ci- vilian chaplain of the Army Student Training Corps and handled Regis ' public relations for seven years. Holding an A.B. from Kansas State Teacher ' s College and a M.A. from the University of Colorado, MR. FRAN A. KIENE, Director of the Evening Division, is completing his first year at Regis. A member of Phi Delta Kappa, an honorary educational fraternity, and the Knights of Columbus, Mr. Kiene was a speech in- structor for five years in the high school of Garden City, Kansas, and for another five years taught history at Garden City Junior College.

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As Physics, long the field of the specialist, comes more and more into the domain of liberally educated men, REV. JOSEPH V. DOWNEY, S.J., Professor of Phys- ics, and REV. ANTHONY J. ROCHEL, S.J., Instructor in Physics, have expanded the department to meet the present-day demands. Fr. Downey, who has received nation-wide recognition for the countless hours of study and work he has spent with the Seismic Observatory at Regis, has received his M.S. in Physics from St. Louis University. Fr. Rochel is especially noted for his un- usual knowledge of electronics and his experiments in this field. He has also received his M.S. in Physics from St. Louis University. One of the never to be forgotten aspects of education at Regis is that added task she undertakes of inculcating into secular education Christian principles. The care of this facet of Catholic education has been entrusted to REV. EDWARD MAGINNIS, S.J., newly appointed head of the Theology Department. Father Maginnis came to Regis from the Institut Catholique of Paris, France, where he studied for three years. Under his guidance the theology program has assumed a new concentration. Formerly a teacher at Regis High School, the REV. JOHN F. LYONS, S.J., joined the staff of the college in 1955 in the English department, and in the fall of 1958 was promoted to associate professor of English literature. Father holds an A.R. from Regis and a M.A. in English from St. Louis University. His special interests are the drama and biographies, and his favorite periods of literature are the 18th and 19th centuries. Providing the classical foundation for a liberal educa- tion is the REV. MATTHEW R. LYNCH, S.J., In- structor in classical languages. He obtained his master ' s degree in classical languages from St. Louis University where he subsequently was engaged as a professor in the summer school. His teaching experience also in- cludes several years at both Marquette and St. Louis University High Schools. During this, his first year at Regis College, Father Lynch taught both Latin and Greek.

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MR. MICHAEL E. ENDRES and MR. BERNARD W. SHEEHAN are just completing their first year at Regis. Holding a Bachelor ' s degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a Master ' s in sociology from the University of Notre Dame, Mr. Endres ' special interests are correctional administration and criminology. The Great Awakening is the favorite historical period for Mr. Sheehan whose teaching assignment at Regis is his first professional one since receiving his Master ' s degree in history from the University of Michigan in 1958. Proprietor of the campus shop and college infirmarian is BROTHER JOHN J. RENK, S.J., a Jesuit for 27 years. Interested in the study of butterflies for their delicate coloration, Brother Renk has won world-wide fame in this endeavor. He studied at the University of Wisconsin, St. Louis University, and the Alexian Brother School of Nursing, and is a registered Colorado phar- macist. Brother compiled the weather summary which is the basic work for the study of meteorology and in past days was the trainer for the Regis football team and ran a PX for the soldiers during the war. One of Regis ' more famous alumni and more noted professors is the MOST REVEREND BERNARD SULLIVAN, Titular Bishop of Halicarnassus. As a stu- dent at Regis College he gained fame as an athlete and scholar. From the small campus he moved to India and became missionary, educator, and bishop. Since his retirement from his See in India Bishop Sul- livan has taught English and Theology. His geniality and engaging personality have made his classes ex- tremely popular. The administrative duties of MARTIN C. KELLY, As- sistant to the President, PAUL DOUGHERTY, Business Manager of Regis College, along with the affairs of public-relations handled by Publicity Director, DICK CONNERS, could be indexed in volume form. Mr. Kelly is invaluable to President Ryan not only as an advisor and consultant but also as his personal repre- sentative. Mr. Dougherty is responsible for the manag- ing of the extensive financial affairs concerned with the College, and Mr. Conners covers every phase of cam- pus life keeping it in the public light.