College of St Scholastica - Towers Yearbook (Duluth, MN)

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54$: Q3: 9r JLQJJ HI 0V: DECEM ER ?NFMW m SURPRISE! MADAM BARTHA'S mural portraying the activities of the Benedictine Sisters in the hospital and teaching fields. The final product represented 18 months of research, sketching and painting. The background of the mural was made to blend with the interior of the college library. The middle and main section portrays St. Benedict and St. Scholasticu surrounded by post presidents of the college. All Sisters representing the liberal arts and sciences are portrayed. The background contains on one side as through a window a detailed exterior of the Chapel of Our Lady, Queen of Peace; on the other side, a view of Tower Hall with students. Across the whole mural in large letters is the Benedictine motto: Ora et Labora, ut in Omnibus Glorificctur Deus . DECEMBER lbth HIS EXCELLENCY Thomas A. Welch, D. D., was the guest of honor at the annual Christmas banquet. The faculty and students participated. A short program in Rockhurst Auditorium followed. The College Band played Christ- mas Carols and then Miss Ramona Sederberg, presiding Senior, very graciously gave the welcome. The Choral Speakers and the choir joined in the presentation of the Nativity Scene. At the conclusion of the program, Bishop Welch addressed the faculty and students, dwelling upon the factors that make for a holy and happy Christmas. DECEMBER l9th ALL THE GIRLS except those from great distances leave for a much needed vacation. JANUARY 4th AFTER THE SO-CALLED vacation, sleep seemed to be of primary importance. Not surprising, is it? HBHHRV WUHHL JANUARY 6th THE FIRST CONVOCATION of the year was presented by the Skyline Singers, conducted by Jane Rasmussen and Ann Trudel; following a half hour of choral music the voice students proved that earnest practice does have results when they delighted the audience with individual numbers. JANUARY l3th EMMA JANE RANDALLE, dramatic entertainer-appears in Every Woman . CAMPUS LEADERS THESE SIX STUDENTS were selected by a committee of faculty members and students for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The nominations are based upon leadership, ability and grade average. Standing left to right: D. Sullivan, T. Sturman, V. Schultz, B. Steele, M. Steil, and M. A. Korpen.

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RETREAT. DECEMBER 5th - 8th Father Emmanuel Sprigler, C. P., conducted a ,very inspiring retreat for the students of the College. His timely theme Never too Much of Mary gave food for deep spiritual thought. DECEMBER IOth CHRISTMAS BEGAN a fortnight before actudi date with the festooning of hell, and great doors with ever- greens and red ribbon, and the ensconcing a crib with all living creatures, even down to the canine race and the lamb. In the center of this Nativity scene was the Little Infant in His mother's arms and St. Joseph standing behind as protector. The art students not only molded the crib and the animals but also used white'poinsettias OCTOBER 29th for decorations. The students and faculty members were MR. ARNOLD LUNN, reputed to be the most influential awakened each morning by carolers. writer since Chesterton, addressed the students on The Two Internationals, Rome and Moscow . His stimulating talk made the students comprehend the graveness of this problem. Besides being absorbed in the seriousness of the subiect, the audience was delighted with the casual humor so characteristic of Mr. Lunn's personality. ORPHANS' PARTY DECEMBER I Ifh It is better to give than to receivei'ethis truly ex- pressed the feelings of the girls when they saw the faces of the happy orphans as they received their Christmas gifts at the Yuletide party. NOVEMBE. 4+h ' MUSIC LOVERS listened with awe us Felix Witzsinger, an accomplished pianist, interpreted the works of Bach, Mozart, Chopin and Brahms. NOVEMBER Ilth THE PLAYMAKERS HOUR will long be remembered. Little did we realize the vast amount of talent that lay within our college. The prize winning production, The Family Album directed by Georgia Kernan and Mar- guerite Mrkonich, uncovered the ability of many of the new students. Running a very close second was The Perfume Review under the direction of Mary L. Dolan and Maiorie Steil. i ii W s -2554?:'x63ii2' NOVEMBER 27th Bob Dugar's orchestra furnished the music for the Harvest Dance sponsored by the Sophomore Class. The Medical Arts Ballroom witnessed a gay, informal evening of swinging and swaying .

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JANUARY I3th EMMA JANE RANDALLE, dramatic entertainer-appears in Every Woman . JANUARY zo+h VOLLEYBALL FlNALS-Sophomores, all college Champion 5. FEBRUARY I0+h PATRONAL FEAST OF THE COLLEGE-free day. FEBRUARY I7th FACULTY AND STUDENTS elect the persons who best portray the nine ideals. FEBRUARY 27th SISTER MARTINA, head 0? the department of music, presents her students in a piano recital. MARCH 3rd DOCTOR DANIEL C. O'GRADY, professor of Philosophy, lectured on Saint Thomas Acquinas in 1948 . MARCH l0+h JOAN WALTER appears in voice recital. MARCH 24th COLONEL FRANCIS MARKOE lectured on Communism in America . APRIL 7th SISTER EDWINA, department of voice, presents the Sky- line Singers in Spring Fantasy for our convo. APRIL I4+h EASTER RECESS APRIL 28th PLAYMAKERS GUILD presents the play, I Remember Mama . MAY 5th STUDENT PHILOSOPHERS are heard in Quest of Wis- dom. MAY l2th HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT presents a style show and demonstration. MAY I 9th HONORS CONVOCATION MAY 26th ASCENSION THURSDAY JUNE 8+h CLASS DAY JUNE 9th COMMENCEMENT PUBLICATION HEADS-Standing left to right are: G. Ker- nan, L. De Smedt, and T. Sturman, Scriptorium editors; A. Lent: and J. Rasmussen, Towers editors.