Campion Jesuit High School - Knight Yearbook (Prairie du Chien, WI)

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Rev. William J. Doran, S.J., Principal Supreme academic authority, supervisor of all student activity, Father Doran watches the individ- ual's scholastic record and the quality of teaching the subiect matter. Whereas the principal counsels every student, his work puts him in closest contact with the seniors who appreciate the help given in deciding on the right college. Daily he spends hours filling out transcripts and sending letters of recom- mendation for deserving scholarship. Student and faculty members alike depend on him. lt is to the principal students go for permission to make up homework after evening prayers, and from him ap- proval given moderators to have meetings tor spe- cial reasons during free study periods. His iob en- tails everything trom correcting bad study habits to surveying examination results. Iwi 9ZlL!fj,j.Z'J'L9,M!W,.f,2Z . 711 Academic, discipline, selective admissions ya . 0 Rev. Robert W. Lambeck, S.J.,1Dea'n of Discipline ff The ominous assistant princip , the man with the rule book -both are terr'qs'iokingly used to de- scribe the Dean Discipjine to inquiring parents. There is more be ' d this unnerving title than iust handing out iug sl s abr short bounds cards. Phone pers, town pers, M bers, all worthy permissions are weighed 'n the ftice of the Assistant Principal. The iob of irig character falls first on the should- ers this rt. Teen-age exuberance is guided into th ri ht channels for the betterment of individuals a e entire student body, Penal action is meted outxw Ttdtirmness when the case calls for it, but be- neat the necessary strictness of this stern man beats a heart of iustice tempered with kindness. 18

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excellent achievement Five years ago Father Corrigan arrived from St. Louis Un'versity High where he was principal to become the l6th President of Campion. In those five years, two of which were spent both as president and principal, he has left a remarkable record of achievement. This achievement is especially in the academic, financial, physical, and athletic phases of Campion life. ln the academic area, Father inaugurated a more strict ad- mission policy and created The Bl, Edmund Campion Scholarships worth Sl,50O and Sl,0OO to be awarded the two top eighth graders scoring in the entrance exam. ln the necessary financial sphere, he took the initiative to raise funds for Lucey Hall, started the Dollar a Month Club at the Mothers' Club suggestion, and created a progressive program of giving for campus improvements. Father's influence, however, is most noticeable in the physical appearance of the campus. He drew up a long-range campus plan, whose first phase was modern Lucey Hall with its trim roadway and the powerhouse addition for heating future build- ings. Phase Two is Hoffman Athletic Field, the new varsity football and baseball fields recently graded south of the golf course. Next Fall varsity track and intramural fields will be completed here. Phase Three is a swimming pool and locker-room building for which plans are being drawn now. Other improvements were the plastering and redecorating of the Students' Chapel, installation of a PA system, and construction of a large ski-run at the bluffs. Father aided athletics by providing new football, basketball, and track uniforms and com- petition for golf and tennis teams. That he has so ably accomplished his goal, the Campion of the future, deserves the gratitude of faculty, students, and parents and this special honor the Knight here bestows. May 3, 1958: Fr. Corrigan breaks ground for new hall. The Rev. James B. Corrigan, S.J., President of Campion A year and a new name later - the happy result 17

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Campion's traveling Director of Admissions, Father Carey, gives eighth grader sneak preview of Campion. secret of sueeess for molding boys into men Rev. Frank J. Carey, S.J. Campion's traveling salesman, Fr, Carey, spends six months on the road visiting grade schools in his iob of recruiting fall-term frosh. Always smiling, ever-ready to ren- der explanations to bewildered boys, Father is indispensable. Rev. Robert F. Tallmadge, S.J. In the evening's waning light, Fr. Tallmadge sits vigilantly in his confessional listening to the troubles of students. As student Confessor and spiritual father of the faculty, Father is the spiritual backbone of campus activity. Rev. Eugene E. Zimmerman, S.J Father Zimmerman will well be remembered as the man who made lite comfortable for us. He selects the weekly movies, directs over 60 workers, and superin- tends everything mechanical and electrical on the Campion campus. 19