Regis College - Ranger Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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President ' s Message The year just ending has been a significant one in the history of the college. It has not been marked by great physical additions to the campus, or sweeping academic or administrative changes, but it has produced results which will have a lasting effect. This has been a year of study, of reflection, of examination. Since early fall we have been engaged in a campus-wide se lf-study designed to give us the most complete self-portrait in our history. Committees have been working to compile exhaustive, detailed reports on the present status of every phase of our operation, from academics to property holdings, and from student services to finance and management. There were several reasons for such a detailed analysis. The most fundamental one was the fact Regis had reached a plateau in its de- velopment, and it was time to pause, to take stock, before continuing the pattern of growth which has characterized the past decade. Since 1956, Regis has invested more than $3 million in new buildings and other physical improvements, while similar changes and improvements have been made in nearly every other area of the college. It was time to make a definitive evaluation of our present posi- tion in order to lay the proper foundation for additional long-range planning. This has now been accomplished, and the data collected over the past months are now being evaluated and measured. Once this has been accomplished, we shall be in a strong position to project our plans forward into the next decade and beyond. The seniors among you have witnessed the recent period of dramatic growth, while the freshmen will be part of the exciting period which lies ahead. I would like to ask each of you, from first year student to graduating senior, to help us with your cooperation, your prayers, and your continuing interest as we move to meet our obligations of the future. Sin fe)rely , ■ ry Richard F. Ryan, S.J ' ., President . 17

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Dedication Regis is a growing institution. In the past few years this has been evidenced in all areas; education, athletics, and physical facilities. But there comes a moment when Regis must be recognized for what it is spiritually. For this is the key to success. Our ultimate goal and the fulfillment of our vocation here on earth depend upon the guidance of our soul. We put our trust in Regis, that through its directiveness, we may mature both mentally and spiritually. This development requires the effort of a wise, understanding, and patient man. It requires one who is not only capable of handling his own problems, but can offer sound advice for the prob- lems of others. With pride in his outstanding leadership and un- faltering guidance, the staff of this yearbook humbly submits the name of one comparable to this task of spiritual advisor, the Rev. Bernard J. Murray, S.J. Known throughout the Denver area for his relentless interest in vocations. Father Murray first began his work as a scholastic and coach of baseball, football, and basketball here at Regis. His uncanny shrewd- ness and moral influence led to brilliant perform- ances in baseball. In 1918, he left Regis and began his study of theology in St. Louis. Concurrently, seven of his Regis boys entered the novitiate at Florissant, Missouri — truly his boys, for it was he that cultivated their vocations. Upon being ordained in June, 1921, Father Murray returned to Regis where he has remained except for a brief transfer to Creighton University in Omaha. A member of the faculty for 33 years, Father Murray now serves as chaplain and student counselor. His ability to impress upon a student the importance of God throughout life, leaves nothing to be desired. Thus, we respectfully dedicate the 1961 Ranger to this true builder of men. 19