College of the Holy Cross - Purple Patcher Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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ulnsignificant as such a force may seem, its members possessed the qualities of learning and leadership, together with complete devotion to their Captain Christ. THE JESUIT IN 'FOCUS BY JAMES J. DALY, s. J. ith these graphic words, Father Daly sums up the heroic qualities of that first band to proclaim the title, Society of Jesus. These words, however, are just as vital today, reflected in the character of every Jesuit, and r especially in the Very Reverend John A. 0'B,rien, SJ., our President. For in his six years as Rector of the College, he has devoted the human qualities of student and teacher, his gifts of learning and leadership, to the fulfillment of his princely obligation as a priest. In keeping with the spirit of Loyola, combining prayer and action, he has made honored the name of the Cross. Through his unceasing efforts and courage, Holy Cross realizes today a new Biologyhbuilding and two rising dormitories. By his encouragement and direction, she boasts a spirited and solidified Alumni and a sane, healthy athletic program. His i J foresight and 'vision brought about the establishment of a growing AROTC Ciiicers' Program. His sense for the traditional revitalized the honored custom of seasonal student-faculty banquets during the school year. But in such action and accomplishment, he showed to us more clearly the true source of his achievement-prayer. As our pastor, in his daily Mass and in his sermons, he brought us ever closer to the genuine life that motivates Holy Cross. All that he has done, for the school, for the student body, stands as a fitting tribute to the spirit of Loyola and Catholic manhood.

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VERY REVEREND JOHN A. O'BRIEN, S. J

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