Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 286 of the 1941 volume:

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Lowman President of North- western Bell Tele- phone Company Dr. Adolph Sachs Head of the De- partment of Medi- cine of The Creigh- ton University William J. Coad President of Omar Incorporated Willard D. Hosford Vice President and General Manager of John Deere Plow Company 11 Departmental Regents Rev. John J. McInerny, S.J., School of Medicine School oj Dentistry College oj Pharmacy Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J. School of Journalism Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S.J., School of Law Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J., College of Arts and Sciences College of Commerce 12 R£GISTR i?32s e £ t£ t 5i m£ £ sicl DEPARTMENTS ?EK ?kJH « ' 1 Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J. Dean Or.n Arts Front College of Arts and Sciences With the objective of teaching the student to think accurately, visualize clearly, and reason logically rather than memorize factual data, the college of arts and sci- ences continues to give students primarily a true appreciation of the arts. The oldest department of the university, the Arts college this year announced changes in the awarding of student scholar- ships. The President ' s Scholarship, which was formerly permit- ted only to male students, is now available to every honor stu- dent in the graduating classes of the high schools of Nebraska and surrounding states. The Creighton Scholarships, starting next fall, will be awarded only to senior students who have completed three years at Creighton with A or B averages. In the past the scholarships were given to both juniors and seniors. New faculty members this year included: the Rev. Ignatius J. Davlin, S.J., and the Rev. Paul F. Smith, SJ. Joining the teaching ranks as gradu- ate assistants in chemistry were John S. Carr, Edward E. Johnson, and Jacob Steimel. Dr. John F. Sheehan returned to the Arts faculty after a year ' s leave of absence. In the initial two years the college requires that the student conform to prescribed courses in order to acquire credits in the essential fields. In the final two years the student is permitted to study more extensively in the fields for which he is more inclined or has particular aptitude. The college offers a wide variety of courses leading to bachelor degrees in arts, sciences, and philosophy. In order to qualify for any of the several degrees the student must earn 128 semester hours of credit and 128 quality points over the four-year course. Extensive reading and additional research is encouraged in the last two years of the Arts course. College of Arts and Sciences Faculty 14 School of Medicine IA-CCRedited with a class A rating by the American Association of Medical Colleges, the school of medi- cine yearly sends out of its doors some of the country ' s out- standing members of the medical profession. The school is also a member of the American Medical association. The Creighton medical clinic, maintained by the school, continues to treat a steadily rising number of patients with over thirty-nine thousand this year receiving care from the ad- vanced students under faculty supervision. Many calls were made by the senior students to the homes of patients unable to come to the dispensary in the Medical school building. An innovation this term is six additional weeks of summer clinical work in the dispensary required of sophomore and junior students. Outcall and obstetrical experience is also gained by the students at this time. Supplementary to the teaching and clinical facilities of the school are St. Joseph ' s hospital, St. Catherine ' s hospital, Mercy hospital, Booth Me- morial hospital, and St. James ' orphanage in Omaha; and St. Bernard ' s hospital in Council Bluffs. The extensive medical faculty numbers many prominent Omaha physi- cians. Additions this year included: Dr. John M. Thomas, Dr. Gerald C. O ' Neil, Dr. A. V. Murphy, Dr. Wilbur A. Muehling, and Dr. John W. Gatewood. An excellent medical library containing 10,479 volumes is maintained at the school for the use of the students. A prerequisite for entrance to the school is three years of pre-medical study. Two degrees, Doctor of Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Medicine, are available through regular study in the school. Dr. Charles M. Wilhelmj Dean Medical Entrance School of Mi.dk ink Facci iy 15 Dr. Frank J. Yiner Dean Dental Doorway School of Dentistry With the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as the culmination of four years of dental study, students in the school of dentistry this year were offered a wide variety of practice in the field of oral dentistry. It has been accurately stated that dentistry is the specialty of medicine which covers the widest range, and that the oral cavity is fundamentally one of the most important parts of the body. Spurred by the ever increasing importance of preventive medicine and dentistry, the Dental faculty has brought about enlargement and improvement of the facilities and training methods of the school. The course is designed to give the stu- dent the best possible preparation for the practice of dentistry as a health service through adequate attention to the basic science studies, through instruction in the technic courses, and ample clinical experience. The Dental clinic in the Dentistry building offers the student an ex- tensive range of practice in all phases of oral dentistry. Patients from the surrounding territory of Nebraska and Iowa as well as from Omaha are treated by the upperclassmen. A total of 2,500 patients were registered in the clinic this year. Close cooperation between departments of instruction and constant study by the entire faculty of educational problems involved in training men for dental practice have made possible the development of a closely correlated curriculum. The objective of this curriculum is a broad, basic scientific education which supports thorough training for practice in the laboratory and clinic. Two years of pre-dental study are necessary for entrance into the Dental school. School of Dentistry Faculty 16 School of Law V_vontributing to the maintenance of the high standards in the legal profession by requiring strict compliance with entrance requirements, the school of law con- tinued without changes in faculty or curriculum this year. The school ' s scholastic standards presuppose an above the average record for pre-legal courses and maintenance of high averages in the studies pursued by the students while in the Law school. In the Law school library, housed in the Law building, the students may obtain the legal information supplementary to that gained in their regular te xtbook reading. The library con- tains 45,000 volumes with a practically complete collection of American, Canadian, and English law. This includes statutes, reports, and legal periodicals. To acquaint students with legal libraries, the school lists Legal Bibliography as a required course. Adding practical experience to their theoretical knowledge, the student barristers practice their courtroom technique in sessions of the Moot Court. With faculty members acting as judges the students serve as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors at the moot trials treating cases of varying legal na- ture. These offer the student an opportunity to gain an actual perspective on the organization, management, and conduct of a trial. Membership in the Association of American Law Schools has been accorded the school since 1907. It is also on the approved list of the Amer- ican Bar Association. Close relationship between faculty and students is an objective of the school ' s teaching policy. This is accomplished by preventing unwieldiness in the size of classes. However, the enrollment in the school is not limited to a certain specific number. Louis J . TePoel Dean Law Entrance School of Law Faculty 17 Dr. Floyd E. Walsh Dean ■ v I £ Commerce Front College of Commerce V_ reighton ' s college of commerce comes of age this year with the completion of twenty-one years of service as the business training unit of the university. Under the direction of Dr. Floyd E. Walsh, dean, the col- lege successfully carries through its program of providing the business student with a broad cultural and technical back- ground for entrance into the commercial field. The commerce faculty is composed of men especially trained in the profession of teaching business administration; a faculty which includes seven men holding Doctor of Philosophy degrees in their par- ticular fields. Dr. Norbert G. Bausch, instructor in accounting, received this degree in February. The school year saw two changes in the faculty. Mr. A. H. Goeser, a former teacher in the college, returned to take the position of instructor in English. Miss Mary Ellen Murphy entered commerce as instructor in shorthand and typewriting and as commerce secretary. Mr. Goeser suc- ceeds W. W. Keenan, and Miss Murphy replaces Miss Lucille Kendall, now employed by the University of Washington. Under the direction of Mr. Goeser, student interest turned again to the Beaux Arts club. Reorganized this year, the club provides members with a library of nine hundred books. Courses in the Economics of War and Economic Geography were added to the commerce program during the year. Changes in the physical plant included the establishment of indirect lighting fixtures in several rooms and of a bell system in the Annex building. The new bell system works in unison with the bells located in the main building. The combination commerce-law course is the selection of many students who enroll in the college of commerce. ■ ■ i ■ rYlfi Cx . m i i r ! College of Commerce Faculty 18 College of Pharmacy 17 laced on an equal with the few outstand- ing institutions of its kind in the country, the college of pharmacy continued this year to maintain the standards of the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education. This organi- zation is the highest accrediting agency in pharmaceutical education. The first two years of the four-year course are devoted to basic studies. In the final two years the pharmacy student is given the opportunity to specialize in whatever field his interest and aptitude are the greatest. With the faculty presenting personalized teaching and in- dividual attention, students are given a wide knowledge of their field as well as a chance to concentrate in a chosen branch of pharmacy. Prescriptions written for patients of the Medical clinic are compounded in a special prescription room by students under the direction of a faculty member who is a registered pharmacist. Most of the prescriptions are filled free of charge, although a small fee is asked of those financially able to pay. New faculty members this year included: the Rev. A. T. Motherway, S.J., instructor in English; Frank Potrepka, instructor in pharmacy and chemistry, and Rudy Soukup, instructor in show card writing and window display. Graduates of the college are admitted to the registered pharmacist board examinations of every state in the Union. The curriculum of the college of pharmacy is prepared in such a way as to enable men and women students of the college to meet the present and future demands of their profession in an able and intelligent manner. It furnishes both breadth of education and professional specialization. ■BV J William A. Jarrett Dean Pharmacy Portal College of Pharmacy Faculty 19 Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J. Dean University College J. he university college administers all educational activity that does not come conveniently under the direction of any other department of the university. The oldest of the sections is the summer school. Women students who wish to do full time work in prepara- tion for professional schools, teachers ' certificates, or social work register in university college. Also all students, men or women, who desire to do part-time study in the day division of Arts, Journalism, or Commerce, enroll as members of the college. From its organization university college has cooperated with the college of commerce in offering night classes for busi- ness and professional people, for the college student obliged to work during the day, and for adults interested in personal educational improvement. Thirty years ago educational standardizing agencies, elevating and strengthening the work of all schools and colleges and improving the prepa- ration of school teachers, forced candidates for the teaching profession to seek further education. It became necessary for these candidates to obtain college degrees and graduate degrees if they wished to qualify for higher teachers ' certificates or better educational positions. This same pressure forced teachers-in-service at that time to return to college and complete the studies prescribed for the required degrees. This led to the matriculation of the fi rst women to study at Creighton. They were admitted to the university for the 1913 summer session. College classes for teachers-in-service were held on Tuesdays and Satur- days in 1919 and 1920. These extension courses, as they were called, were organized by the Rev. John F. McCormick, S.J., then president of the uni- versity, in response to the urgent petition of a committee of Omaha public school teachers. The Rev. F. X. Reilly, S.J., was appointed director. At the end of the year these courses were discontinued until 1923 when they were resumed as Courses for Teachers under the guidance of the Rev .Thomas A. Egan, S.J. The new university college, formed December 1, 1931, with the Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J., as dean, included this work. Father Bowdern is president of the Adult Education council of Omaha and presided over the Missouri Valley Conference on Adult Education this year. « Composed of professors from the different schools and colleges of the university, the university college faculty numbers outstanding members of the various fields of study. In this way a group which represents nearly all spheres of education is obtained. In addition to the education certificate which women students may obtain, the opportunity is offered them of securing arts degrees from the university college. If students wish to take courses in several schools or colleges, they may be permitted to do so under the direction of the dean. Listed as the oldest of the sections included in this department, the summer session presents a pro- gram of study covering six weeks. Faculty members for the summer session include a number of visiting professors as well as many members of the university staff. Summer school classes are of the same quality and offer the same credits as those taught during the regular sessions of the university. Xumerous teachers working for a higher degree attend the summer session. Administration Building 20 Graduate School J_he first Master of Arts degree from the university was conferred in 1893, and more were awarded yearly until 1914. The World War retarded advanced study, and no further masters ' degrees were conferred before a reorganization in 1919 established the graduate school as a separate department. The Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J., became dean of the young graduate school in 1931. As educational standards throughout the country rose, requirements for degrees became more severe. The graduate school at present is adequately equipped and staffed to offer the Master of Arts and Master of Science in Latin, Greek, English, chemistry, education, history, mathematics, and in several of the so- called fundamental sciences in the school of medicine. A master ' s degree usually takes at least one full year of study beyond the bachelor ' s degree. Students are allowed to work further after obtaining the master ' s degree, but for the present no one will be admitted as a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, which normally necessitates three full years of study beyond the bachelor ' s degree. The Iowa State Board of Educational Examiners voted in 1938 to accept Creighton ' s graduate work and graduate degrees to fulfill requirements for Advanced Secondary Teacher ' s Certificates. The same board voted in 1940 to accept the graduate school ' s work for the new Superintendent ' s Certificate. The Nebraska Board of Educational Examiners had previously recommended Creighton graduate credits for all teacher ' s and superintendent ' s certificates. Graduate work done at Creighton is accepted by graduate schools of other universities in study for their Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Transferred work has been allowed advanced standing at the Catholic University of America, the Universities of California, Chicago, Columbia, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Mar- quette, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Rochester, and Iowa State College. Every place it has been presented, it has been accepted. Creighton faculty members have Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the Catholic University, the Universities of Chicago, Columbia, Fordham, Fribourg, Harvard, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Min- nesota, Missouri, Nebraska, St. Louis, Wisconsin, and the Gregorian University. A limited number of students under the scope of the school are permitted to engage in research upon problems selected by the various departments. Graduate School and University College Facui n 21 Dr. Stuart A. Mahuran Direct or Print Shop School of Journalism v_ onstituting the fourteenth and youngest unit of the university, the school of journalism was founded as a separate department eight years ago. From 1923 until 1933 the school had been a division of the college of commerce. Stressing the importance of a broad cultural background as well as practical news training, the school requires that the first two years of the four year course consist largely of fundamental arts studies. In the last two years the student is given many more specialized journalism courses. Practical experience in the news-gathering and news-writ- ing field furnishes the journalism student with a major portion of his technical training. Work on the school ' s publications, The Creightonian and The Blue jay, to a great extent determines the jour- nalistic grades of the student. New courses added to the curriculum include: Introduction to Print- ing, History and Principles of Journalism, Radio Continuity Writing, and Principles of Photography. Classrooms, newsroom, morgue, offices, and equipment of the school are housed in the Law building. An exchange consisting of student news- papers from all over the country is maintained for the benefit of the journalists. First published by the school in 1936, The Nebraska Style Book, which governs the style of The Creightonian, was revised in 1938 by the students in the editing classes and sent to all schools and newspapers in Nebraska and surrounding states. Dr. Stuart A. Mahuran, director of the school since 1938, is one of the five educators in the world to hold the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism. School of Journalism Faculty 22 Saint Joseph ' s Hospital With the opening of a new modernly equipped clinical division for treatment of medical and surgical cases, Creighton Memorial St. Joseph ' s hospital added twenty- five beds this year to its total of four hundred and fifty. The hospital, which is affiliated with the university and constitutes an integral part of its educational system, is stand- ardized in accordance with the rates and regulations of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical asso- ciation. St. Joseph ' s is one of the largest and one of the earliest founded private hospitals west of the Mississippi. The school of nursing offers both a Graduate Nurse degree for three years of hospital and classroom training and a Bache- lor of Science in Nursing degree for a five-year course, including two addi- tional years of college work. The actual experience of a St. Joseph ' s nursing student is gained in the hospital proper. Student nurses live in a modern nurses home built in 1923 which con- tains lecture rooms, parlors, a gymnasium, and accomodations for 150 nurses. Proper understanding of the body, whether healthy or diseased, is the aim of the science department which teaches the students chemistry, bacteriology, pathology, physiology, and other related subjects. The hospital was named the Creighton Memorial St. Joseph ' s hospital in honor of John and Sarah Emily Creighton who contributed funds in 1892 for the enlargement of the institution. Dorothy R. Quigley, instructor in nursing arts and allied subjects, was this year ' s only new faculty member. Student nurses are registered in the university and their diplomas are signed by officers of both institutions. St. Joseph ' s was established by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Sister M. Livina, R.N., A.M. Director At the Bulletin Board St. Joseph ' s Hospital 23 Sister Mary Kevin, R.S.M., R.N.A., M.A. Director In the Classroom Saint Catherine ' s Hospital JLounded thirty -one years ago by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Catherine ' s hospital this year conferred Graduate Nurse diplomas on twenty-one seniors of the school of nursing. Most of the students ' nursing training is obtained in the hospital itself, which was originally instituted for the exclusive treatment of women and children. Lack of demand for this specialized treatment, however, necessitated a change to general treatment. The school offers a Graduate Nurse degree after a three years ' course, or the student interested in advanced nurse ' s training may secure a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree after two years added study in the university. Work in the hospital gives the student practical training as well as text book knowl- edge. St. Catherine ' s was first established in a home donated by the late Mrs. Catherine Nash, and two additional wings were added to the initial building in 1915 and 1919, bringing the total capacity of the institution to 175 beds. It became affiliated with Creighton in 1929. The hospital belongs to the select group of hospitals standardized in accordance with the rates and regulations of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical association. This rating is based on the efficient service of the hospital to the community in which it is located. New members of the faculty this year were Sara Shanley as full-time clinical instructor and Lillian Rezac as anesthetist. Each of the departments of the hospital is under the supervision of one of the Mercy nuns especially trained to handle the work of her de- partment. St. Catherine ' s Hospital 24 rftSS SENIORS William W. Bates Albia, Iowa Doc or of Dental Surgery Xi Psi Phi vice president; Inter- Fraternity Council; Sophomore Class president; Senior Inlay Study Club; Sodality; Intramural basketball and bowling; Univer- sity of Iowa Richard D. Biglin Hastings, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Phi Epsilon, president ' 39; Inter- Fraternity Council; Creightonian circulation manager and make-up editor; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Intramural basketball; King Creighton XIX Stephen L. Alaimo Rochester, New York Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical So- ciety; University of Michigan George C. Anstey Massena, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Rho Sigma, secretary ' 40; Sodality; Surgical Society; Intramural basketball. James R. Blakeney Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical So- ciety; Rockhurst College; University of Kansas Paul M. Boisseree Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi president; Order of Artus treasurer; Senior Class vice president; Sodality secretary; Intramural baseball; Catholic Action Club; Chamber of Commerce Herman L. Bewersdorf Melrose Park, Illinois Doctor of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Medical Forum, Obstetrical and Gynecological So- ciety; Surgical Soc iety; North- western University Betty J. Blackburne Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy in Journalism Pi Delta Chi president; Inter-So- rority Council; Blue jay soc ety editor ' 41, assistant editor ' 39; Creightonian society editor ' 40; Outstanding Coed in the School of Journalism ' 39; Shadows editor; Sodality publicity chairman; Press C!ub; Catholic Action Club 26 Nicholas D. Bonfilio San Francisco, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma president; Alpha Sigma Nu; Obstetrical and Gyneco- logical Society secretary; Medical Forum; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Society of American Bacteriologists; Sodality; Intramural basketball and baseball; University of California Veronica M. Boyce Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Chi Mu Kappa vice president, treasurer ' 39; Catholic Action Club; Commerce Coed Club, president ' 39; Sodality; Military Ball sponsor ' 40; Junior-Senior Prom princess Eileen J. Boyle Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Chi Mu Kappa president; Inter- Sorority Council; Bluejay Review ' 3 8; Girls ' Chorus; Sodality; Commerce Coed Club ' 3 8; Psy- chology Seminar John F. Brennan Alliance, Nebraska Bachelor of Laivs Sodality officer; Male Chorus; Chadron State Normal College Edwin H. Brady Oregon City, Oregon Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; University of Oregon Henry F. Bristowe Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Ph i Epsi Ion ; Alpha Sigma Nu; Creightonian managingeditor ' 40, city editor ' 39; Shadows editor; Press Club; Catholic Action Club; Sodality; Dramatics; Intramural basketball Donald W. Bruhn Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Intramural swimming Edna B. Buchholz Falls City, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts in journalism Kappa Zeta Kappa president ' 41, vice president ' 39; l ' i Delta Chi vice president ' 40, secretary ' 39; Inter-Sorority Council vice president; Dramatic Club; Press Club; Sodality 27 Robert E. Burke Omaha, Nebraska «h A Anthony S. Caniglia Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Association; So- dality Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Delta Sigma Rho; Chamber of Commerce treasurer; Debate manager; Sodality Council secretary; Dramatics; Xavier Forum; Altar Boys ' Guild; ROTC captain; Intramural basketball Thomas J. Caldarola West New York, New Jersey Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu, vice president ' 40, secretary ' 39; Gamma Pi Sigma; Inter-Fraternity Council ' 40; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; American Society of Bacteriologists; New York Uni- versity Louis S. Caniglia Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Gamma Eta Gamma; Sodality James W. Carr Maloy, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Senior Class vice president; Junior Class treasurer; Pharmaceutical Association; Sodality; Intramural basketball Rosalia A. Caccomo Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Sodality; St. Mary ' s College Chorus; St. Mary ' s College Golden Record Amilcare A. Chilese Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Chamber of Commerce; Sodality; Apostleship of Prayer; ROTC cap- tain William M. Casart Omaha, Nebaska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Order of Artus, president ' 40; Junior-Senior Prom prince 28 Anthony M. Circo Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Dental Surgery Xi Psi Phi; Senior Class vice president; Senior Inlay Study Club secre- tary; Pasteur Club; Sodality; Intramural wrestling Edward N. Cohn Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Pi Lambda Phi; Order of Artus; Phalanx; Chamber of Commerce; Radio; ROTC officer Lawrence D. Colbert Danbury, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Medicine University of Iowa Jane Connell Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Chi Mu Kappa; Coed Rifle Club vice president; Shadows; David Jack Memorial Award; Jefferson- Mullen Essay prize; Xavier Forum; Catholic Action Club; Sodality Herbert L. Conley Des Moines, Iowa Bachelor of Philosophy in Journalism Phi Epsilon; Creightonian manag- ing editor ' 41; Blue jay associate editor ' 40; Junior Class secretary- treasurer; Who ' s Who; Press Club; Catholic Action Club; Sodality; Dowling College Howard S. Cowley Devils Lake, North Dakota Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gyne- cological Society; Surgical So- ciety; Caducean Society; Sodality; University of North Dakota Robert C. Crowl Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Philosophy Pasteur Club; Camera Club president ' 3 8; Drake University Kenneth P. Currie Cando, North Dakota Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Gamma Pi Sigma; Surgical Society; Intramural basketball; University of North Dakota; Junior-Senior Prom prince 29 Kenneth E. Dailey Wahoo, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Association; Senior Class president; Sophomore Class vice president; Dowling Hall secretary; Sodality vice-prefect; Intra- mural basketball and baseball Italo W. Daniele Los Angeles, California Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Mid-West Clinical Society Essay prize; University of California at Los Angeles Alfonza W. Davis Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Chamber of Commerce; Univer- sity of Nebraska Marie R. De Cola San Jose, California Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Ame- rican Society of Bacteriologists; San Jose State College; University of California; Junior-Senior Prom princess F. William den Dulk Ripon, California Bachelor of Science in Med cine Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gyneco ' ogical Society; Surgical So- ciety; Modesto Junior College; University of California John D. Diesing Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Phalanx; Alpha Sigma Nu; Servientes; Junior Class president; Sodality; ROTC officer; Intramural handball Joseph Davis Waseca, Minnesota Bachelor of Laws Gamma Eta Gamma vice-chancel- lor; Inter-Fraternity Council; So- dality; Hynes Scholarship John J. Dejak Cleveland, Ohio Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Obstetrical and Gyn- ecological Society ; S u r g i c a 1 So ciety; Caducean Society; Senior Class vice president; John Carroll University; Junior-Senior Prom prince 30 Luscian W. Di Leo Allentown, Pennsylvania Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu president; Sophomore Class vice president; Obstet- rical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; American Society of Bacteriologists; Sodality; Intramural basketball; University of South Dakota Alphonse J. Dingacci Santa Clara, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Santa Clara University Virginia V. Dixon Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Pasteur Club; Sodality Charles W. Douglass Wenatchee, Washington Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Intramural basket- ball; University of Washington Charles E. Donley Scotland, South Dakota Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Sodality; University of South Dakota James T. Dresser Bakersfield, California Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; University of California at Los Angeles Leo J. Dulacki Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science Alpha Sigma Nu; Alpha Chi Kappa; Phalanx; Students Union Board of Governors president; Polish Club president; Junior Class vice presi- dent; Sodality vice-prefect; ROTC captain; Chemistry Club; Pasteur Club; Who ' s Who; Intramural golf Alphonse C. Dundis Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Polish Club; Faux Pas Club; Sodality; Intramural basketball 31 Leo Eisenstatt Bachelor of Laws Servientes; University of Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska John E. Enis Clyde, Missouri Bachelor of Philosophy in Journalism Phi Epsilon; Press Club president; Students Union Board of Gover- nors treasurer; Creightonian sports editor; Student Director of Intra- murals; Sodality prefect; Choir; Band; Frosh basketball John A. Fairchild Bonner Springs, Kansas Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; St. Benedict ' s Col- lege; University of Kansas Frank M. Ferraro Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Medicine Lambda Phi Mu historian; Sodal- ity Don J. Fleming Sioux City, Iowa Bachelor of Philosophy Varsity football; Varsity basketball; Basketball captain Charles W. Freschauf David City, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Henry J. Fee Frankfort, South Dakota Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Varsity football; Junior Class secretary; Sodality; ROTC officer Alexander J. Filip Omaha, Nebraska Doc or of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Alpha Chi Kappa; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Sodal- ity; Band; Orchestra; Pasteur Club; German Club; University of Minnesota 32 John R. Gallagher O ' Neill, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Gamma Eta Gamma; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Spanish Club; Intramural basketball; Washington University William P. Garvey Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi tribune; Alpha Sigma Nu vice president; Servientes vice president; Freshman Class president; Freshman Scholarship Award; Sodality; Intramural handball DUANE L. GlBBS Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Theta Phi; Phalanx; Intra- mural basketball Bertram J. Gosliner San Francisco, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Freshman Class presi- dent; Obstetrical and Gynecolog- ical Society; Surgical Society; University of California Robert J. Golonka Adams, Massachusetts Doctor of Dental Surgery Xi Psi Phi; Varsity football; Pol- ish Club vice president ' 39; Senior and Freshman Class secretary- treasurer; Junior Membership in the American Dental Association; Sodality prefect; Senior Inlay Study Club; Pasteur Club; Frosh football and basketball; Golf Arthur S. Gould Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce i fc Anthony S. Greco Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical So- ciety; Pasteur Club; Sodality; German Club; Italian Club Paul L. Gronstal Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Sodality; Iowa State College 33 Martin H. Harris, Jr. Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Alpha Chi Kappa ' 38; Delta Theta Phi; Phalanx; Cosmopolitan Club; Pasteur Club; Mathematics Club; Sodality; Bluejay Revue; ROTC captain John A. Hebenstreit Falls City, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi; Intramural basketball and baseball; St. Bene- dict ' s College; University of Ne- braska Alvin J. Gross Earling, Iowa Doctor of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Sophomore Class president; Obstetrical and Gyneco- logical Society; Surgical Society; Sodality; Medical Forum; Band; Or- chestra; Choir; Mixed Chorus Guy M. Halsey Doctor of Medic i, Laramie, Wyoming Phi Beta Pi president; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Intra- mural basketball; University of Wyoming Joseph T. Hart Des Moines, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Frosh football, Sodality; Choir; Pasteur Club William S. Hebert Seattle, Washington Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gyneco- logical Society; Surgical Society; Intramural ping-pong; University of Washington Harry R. Henatsch Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Debate business manager ' 37, ' 36; Intramural golf Vincent G. Herman Youngstown, Ohio Doctor of Medicine Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Ohio State University 34 Phyllis M. Hill Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Chi Mu Kappa; Dramatics; Sodality; Commerce Coed Club; Catholic- Action Club; Junior-Senior Prom princess Raymond Hiroshige Waialua, Oahu, Hawaii Doctor of Medicine Caducean Society; University of Oregon John D. Hoban Hamlin, Kansas Doctor of Dental Surgery Delta Sigma Delta; Senior Inlay Study Club; Sodality ;Track; Peru State Teachers ' College Sister Mary Patricia Ann (Hughes) Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce St. Mary ' s College; University of Notre Dame; University of Ne- braska Robert J. Hoffman Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx treasurer; Senior Class president; Varsity football; Male Chorus; Sodality; Ushers ' Club; Intramural basketball; ROTC officer Arthur B. Jaquay Fort Scott, Kansas Bachelor of Science in Commerce Varsity basketball; Intramural track; Intramural swimming champ ' 40; Fort Scott Junior Col- lege William E. Jensen Salt Lake City, Utah Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; University of Utah Herman S. Judd, Jr. Fort Steilacoom, Washington Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Caducean Society; Pasadena Junior College; College of Puget Sound; Stanford University 35 Harry Kaye Brooklyn, New York Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; New York Uni- versity Mary E. Keenan Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Chi Mu Kappa treasurer; Delta Sigma Rho; Pi Delta Chi; Junior Class vice president; Sophomore Class treasurer; Debate; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Pasteur Club; Cosmopolitan Club Lewis G. Kalush Lansing, Michigan Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi, representative of chapter ' 39, newspaper ' 39; Sodality; Intramural basketball; New York University George O. Kanouff Omaha, Nebraska Special Student Delta Theta Phi; Dramatics business manager; Catholic Action Club; Intramurals; University of Iowa; Drake University Martin H. Keller West Point, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Catholic Action Club Daniel D. Kelly Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science Alpha Chi Kappa vice president; Phalanx; Alpha Sigma Nu; Senior Class president; Sodality prefect; Inter-Fraternity Council; ROTC major; Chemistry Club Robert G. Keating Atkinson, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi; Sodality; Catholic Action Club Thomas J. Keleher Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Association, treas- urer ' 40; Sodality prefect; Sodal- ity Union; Intramurals 36 John J. Kennedy Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi; Band Eugene J. Kessler Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Senior Class secretary Randolph, Nebraska Edmond T. Killeen Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Rho Chi; Pharmaceutical Asso- ciation; Sodality Paul J. Kovar Missouri Valley, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx president; Delta Sigma Pi; Inter-Fraternity Council; ROTC captain; Sodality; Intra- mural football and basketball David Kleiner Brooklyn, New York Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; New York University Charles J. Kusleika Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Senior Class treasurer; Junior Class secretary; Pharmaceutical Society; Sodality Timothy F. Lally San Francisco, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Students Union Board of Governors vice president; Surgical Society; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society president Emmrich D. Lamb Plainfield, New Jersey Bachelor of Philosophy Phalanx; Catholic Action Club; Dowling Hall Council; ROTC officer; Junior-Senior Prom prince 37 Generoso A. Lambiente Brooklyn, New York Doctor of Den tul Surgery Xi Psi Phi secretary ' 41, treasurer ' 40; Senior Class president; Senior Inlay Study Club; Intramural basketball; Sodality; University of Notre Dame Arthur C. Larson Wakefield, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Servientes; Wayne State Teachers ' College Salvatore R. LaTona Niagara Falls, New York Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Gamma Pi Sig ma; University of Buffalo Richard L. Lehner Kansas City, Missouri Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Intramural basketball; Kansas City Junior College; Uni- versity of Kansas Leonard J. Leon Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of La us Phalanx; Intramural Debate winner; Extemporaneous Speech Contest winner; Oratorical Contest second place; Debate; Forensic Society; ROTC officer Ethel M. Lewis Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Arts Chi Mu Kappa; Sophomore Class secretary; Girls ' Chorus; French Club Frank R. Lauvetz Wahoo, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Wentworth Military Academy; University of Illinois Arnold W. Lempka Tecumseh, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Obstetrical and Gynecological So- ciety; Surgical Society; Rifle Team; Best Buck Private ' 3 5; Best Second Basic Military Student ' 3 6; German Club; Sodality; Band; Orchestra; Chorus; Glee Club; Dramatics 38 John E. Linstrom Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Tlieta Phi; Order of Artus; Rifle Team; Chamber of Com- merce; Male Chorus; Sodality Choir John J. Lohrman Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi; Phalanx; Frosh football; Wrestling; Intramural basketball; Band; Orchestra; ROTC officer; University of Omaha WoODROW E. LOMAS Santa Barbara, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gyne- cological Society; Surgical Soci- ety; Santa Clara University Fred B. Lorenz Crete, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Czech Club; Mathe- matics Club; Sodality; ROTC officer Charles A. Longo Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Medical Forum; Surgical Society; Sodality £M£k Daniel A. Lynch St. Joseph, Missouri Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi vice president; Alpha Sigma Nu secretary; Order of Artus president; Dowling Hall president; Inter-Fraternity Coun- cil vice president; Chamber of Commerce secretary; Sodality prefect; Senior Class secretary- treasurer; Junior Class president; Choir; Who ' s Who; Junior-Senior Prom prince Cletus J. McCann Creston, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Conception College Joseph L. McCarville Bonesteel, South Dakota Bachelor of Science Alpha Chi Kappa secretary-treasurer; Phalanx; Senior Class officer; Band; Orchestra; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Frosh track 39 Jack R. McEveny Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi vice president ' 41, secretary ' 40; Inter-Frater- nity Council secretary-treasurer; Junior Class secretary-treasurer; Ping-pong doubles champ; Intra- mural golf and bowling; Univer- sity of Omaha Charles F. McManus Omaha , Nebraska Bachelor of Science Phalanx commander; ROTC lieu- tenant-colonel; Shadows; Sodalitv Union; Catholic Action Club James F. McDermott St. Mary ' s, Kansas Doctor of Medicine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Sodality; Medical Forum, St. Benedict ' s College James L. McDonnell Montrose, South Dakota Doctor of Medicine Sodality; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Medical Forum; University of South Dakota Fred J. Makovec Cleveland, Ohio Doctor of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma president; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Intramural baseball; Western Reserve University Corliss W. Mallett Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Orchestra; Band James R. McGreevy Sioux Falls, South Dakota Bachelor of Laws Carl H. Maggiore Canton, Ohio Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu treasurer; Senior Class president; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Miami Univer- sity; Mount Union College 40 Frank J. Manganaro Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Surgical Society vice president; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Intramural basketball Elinor E. Marsh Omaha, Nebraska Bache lor of Science in Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical So- ciety; Rockford College Gertrude C. Martin Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Chi Mu Kappa, treasurer ' 3 8; Shadows editor ' 3 8; Sodality pre- fect ' 3 8; Honorary Cadet Colonel ' 39; Junior-Senior Prom princess ' 41, ' 3 8; St. Mary ' s College Josef R. Martin Carroll, Iowa Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gyneco- logical Society; Surgical Society; Pasteur Club; Intramural wrest- ling; Simpson College John J. Martin Springfield, South Dakota Bachelor of Philosophy Sodality; Varsity football; Frosh football and basketball; Southern State Normal College Ruth H. Matcha Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Kappa Zeta Kappa; Rose of Delta Sig ' 40; Military Ball sponsor ' 40, ' 39, ' 38; Homecoming Queen candidate ' 39; Helen of Troy candidate ' 39; Commerce Coed Club; Junior-Senior Prom prin- cess Warner H. Matsuo Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Pasteur Club; Cosmopolitan Club; Band; Shadows ' 3 9; Musical Libra- rian; President ' s Scholarship Roy R. Matteri Portland, Oregon Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Sigma Chi; Medical Forum secretary; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Washington State University; Oregon State University 41 John H. Maulick Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts z C. Dudley Miller Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gyne- cological Society; Surgical Soci- ety; University of South Dakota Jay R. Miller Wellman, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; University of Iowa Alpha Chi Kappa president; Phalanx; Spring Concert student manager ' 40; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Choir; Male Chorus; Intramural basketball Gerald B. Merline Green Bay, Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Chi; Phi Sigma; Sodality prefect; Medical Forum; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Marquette University Irving I. Mittleman Sioux Cty, Iowa Doctor of Dental Surgery Phi Beta Fpsilon; Inter-Fraternity Council; Senior Inlay Study Club; Biology Round Table ' 3 5; Language Club; Intramural basketball Daniel M. Miller Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phalanx; Gamma Pi Sigma; Ob- stetrical and Gynecological Soci- ety; Surgical Society; German Club; Pasteur Club Norma M. Miller Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Chi Mu Kappa; Military Ball sponsor ' 40; Catholic Action Club; Xavier Forum; Junior-Senior Prom princess John T. Moehn Carroll, Iowa Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; So- dality; Loyola University of Chicago 42 George J. Moffit Livingston, Montana Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Medical Forum; Surgical Society; University of Montana Charles J. Mooter Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Sophomore Thesis prize; Obstetrical and Gyneco- logical Society; Surgical Society Louis P. Morrison Denver, Colorado Bachelor of Philosophy Phalanx; Intramural basketball James E. Muldoon Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phi Epsilon; Bluejay editor ' 40; Shadows editor ' 41; Dramatics; Debate; Junior Class secretary; Press Club; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; ROTCofficer; Golf; Intramural basketball; Member of Intramural Basketball champs ' 40 Charles N. Mortensen Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Association presi dent; Junior Class vice president Gerald M. Mullen Falls City, Nebraska Bachelor of haws John C. Mullen, Jr. Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Sodality; French Club; Catholic Action Club Leo M. Mullen Dougherty, Iowa Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Columbia College 43 Richard E. Nemec Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Association; So dality Ralph A. Nice Sioux City, Iowa Bachelor of Science Alpha Chi Kappa; Chemistry Club; Sodality Rosemary J. Mulligan Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Kappa Zeta Kappa secretary; Commerce Coed Club vice president; Girls ' Chorus president; Rifle Club; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Rosary College Edward J. Munns Bremerton, Washington Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi president, social chairman ' 3 9, pledge master ' 3 8; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Intramural ping-pong; University of Washington Francis A. Newton St. Mary ' s Kansas Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Senior Class secretary; Sophomore Class treasurer; Pharmaceutical Association; Sodality; Intramural swimming Melvin E. Noyes Mondamin, Iowa Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Delta Sigma Pi; Phalanx; ROTC officer Robert G. Oberlander Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Phalanx; Constitutional Oratorical Contest second place; Golden Spike Oratorical Contest first place; ROTC captain; Shadows; Band; Intra- mural basketball; Kansas City Junior College Louis H. Norris Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce 44 A. M. O ' Connor Vermillion, South Dakota Doctor of Dental Surgery Delta Sigma Delta, president ' 40; Alpha Sigma Nu; Junior Class secretary-treasurer; Sophomore Class vice president; Who ' s Who; Senior Inlay Study Club; University of South Dakota; Junior-Senior Prom prince Merrill C. O ' Donnell Minneapolis, Minnesota Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Sodality; Caducean Society; Intramural basketball; Carleton College; University of Min- nesota Olive J. Ordorisio Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy in Journalism Pi Phi Epsilon president; Pi Delta Chi; Delta Sigma Rho; Debate; Marquise of Lingualand ' 3 8; Mil- itary Ball sponsor ' 3 8; Homecom- ing Queen candidate ' 40; Cheer- leader; SophomoreClass president; Creightonian; Sodality; Junior- Senior Prom princess Mary E. Pass North Platte, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Kappa Zeta Kappa treasurer; Catholic Action Club; Sodality; Coed Rifle Team ' 40; Girls ' Cho- rus; Commerce Coed Club; Lo- retto Heights College 3 4? William J. Parker Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Gamma Eta Gamma quaestor; Alpha Sigma Nu; Alpha Chi Kappa; Phalanx; Students Union secretary; ROTC captain Charles E. Peacock San Francisco, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Obstetrical and Gyn- ecological Society; Surgical Soci- ety; University of California Gertrude L. Pease Missoula, Montana Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Surgical Society; University of Montana; Univer- sity of Washington John N. Pease Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Varsity football; Frosh basketball; Intramural basketball; Sodality; ROTC officer 45 Clement B. Pedersen Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Servientes president; Phalanx commander ' 39; Delta Theta Phi; Alpha Chi Kappa; Inter-Fraternity Council ' 39; Sodality prefect; Catholic Action Club; ROTC lieutenant-colonel ' 3 9 Anne L. Peter Bachelor of Arts, Omaha, Nebraska William A. Peter Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Gamma Eta Gamma chancellor; Delta Sigma Pi; Students Union Board of Governors; Choir; So- dality Henry C. Portalupi San Jose, California Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Gamma Pi Sig- ma; Ob stetrical and Gynecolog- ical Society; Surgical Society; Midwest Clinic prize; Santa Clara University Chi Mu Kappa; Xavier Forum secretary; Sodality secretary-treasurer; Girls ' Chorus secretary; Glee Club; Catholic Action Club; Junior Class president; Sophomore Class president; Freshman Class president Charles S. Pfister Gillette, Wyoming Bachelor of Science in Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery XiPsi Phi; Alpha Sigma Nu; Junior Class vice president; Who ' s Who; Senior Inlay Study Club presi- dent; National Forensic League; Intramural basketball; University of Nebraska; Kemper Military Academy; University of Omaha; Northwestern University Gordon J. Potter Rifle, Colorado Doctor of Dental Surgery Delta Sigma Delta president; Sig- ma Alpha Epsilon; Who ' s Who; Junior Class president; Senior In- lay Study Club; Colorado State College; Denver University Herbert Puller Roselle, New Jersey Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma, president ' 40, secretary ' 3 9; Obstetrical and Gyne- cological Society; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; New York Uni- versity Harry J. Ragen Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi bailiff; Alpha Chi Kappa secretary; Servientes; French Club; Sodality; Intramural Ping-pong doubles champ 46 Marco R. Rago Los Angeles, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Loyola University of Los Angeles Augustine J. Raitano Cleveland, Ohio Doctor of Medicine Lambda Phi Mu; Gamma Pi Sigma; Western Reserve University David D. Redle Sheridan, Wyoming Bachelor of Science Phalanx; Xavier Forum president ' 41, vice president ' 40; Chemistry Club president ' 41, treasurer ' 40; Sodality Council; Kingof Reversia candidate; ROTC staff captain; Catholic Action Club John V. Reilly Grand Island, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Dramatics; University of the Air student assistant; University of Notre Dame; University of Ne- braska John B. Reilly Cedar Rapids, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx secretary; Junior Class vice president; Varsity football; Frosh basketball and track; In- tramural basketball and track; ROTC staff captain; Sodality athletic representative George H. Richards San Francisco, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Obstetrical and Gyn- ecological Society; Surgical Soci- ety; Medical Forum; University of California Warren H. Rix Manning, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Rho Chi; Alpha Sigma Nu; Sophomore Class president; Pharmaceu- tical Association; Junior-Senior Prom prince Romayne B. Roberts Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Alpha Sigma Nu president; Students Union Board of Governors secre- tary; Chamber of Commerce vice president; Sodality prefect; Agnew Loan Fund chairman ' 40; Sophomore Class president; King of Re- versia; Who ' s Who; Member of Intramural Basketball champs ' 40 47 J. Edward Rowland Ottumwa, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Omicrom Delta Gamma; Order of Artus secretary; Catholic Action Club; Sodality Union; Apostleship of Prayer; Faux Pas Club; Intra- mural basketball and baseball; Junior-Senior Prom prince Jean A. Sarrail San Francisco, California Doc or of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Alpha Sigma Nu; Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Stan- ford University Fred G. Rosicky Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science Senior Class treasurer; Chemistry Club Hyman Rothman New York, New York Doc for of Dental Surgery Phi Beta Epsilon; Junior Membership in the American Dental Associa- tion; Senior Inlay Study Club; Marquette University Allen J. Ryan Monona, Iowa Doctor of Medicine Iowa State College; University of Wisconsin C. William Sauser Crof ton, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery Xi Psi Phi; Dowling Hall Club; Pasteur Club; German Club; Senior Inlay Study Club; Intra- mural basketball Anne M. Schuetz Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy in Journalism Pi Delta Chi vice president, treasurer ' 40; Chi Mu Kappa; Sodality vice-prefect; Catholic Action Club secretary; Xavier Forum secretary; Press Club treasurer; Creightonian editorial writer; Shadows; Dra- matics John M. Scigliano Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Rho Chi; Pharmaceutical Association;Intramural swimming 48 Leo J. Seib Evansville, Indiana Bachelor of Science in Commerce Varsity basketball and football; Frosh basketball and football; Sodality Louis A. Seminara Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Alpha Sigma Nu; Delta Theta Phi; Servientes; Bluejay editor ' 38, associate editor ' 37; Creightonian assistant city editor ' 36; Spanish Club; Press Club ' 37; Junior-Senior Prom prince Walter F. Shepherd Havre, Montana Doctor of Medicine Phi Chi; Surgical Society; North- ern Montana State College Irma Smith San Francisco, California Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Helen of Troy ' 3 8; Surgical Society; University of California Harry Siref Glenwood, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Commerce Dowling Hall Club; Band; Or- chestra; University of Iowa Lee A. Smith Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Servientes secretary; Delta Theta Phi Willard Smith Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Pi Lambda Phi, president ' 39, ' 3 8; Servientes; Inter-Fraternity Council president ' 40, vice president ' 39; Intramural Handball champ ' 39; Inter-Fraternity Basketball championship team ' 3 5; Intramural basket- ball Bennett B. Somberg Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Pi Lambda Phi vice president; Inter-Fraternity Council; Scholarship Committee chairman; Radio; ROTC officer; New York University 49 Harry A. Stackhouse Scottsbluff, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Alpha Sigma Nu treasurer; Stu- dents Union Board of Governors; Agnew Loan Fund chairman ,41; Pharmaceutical Association vice president; Freshman Class presi- dent; Sophomore Class treasurer; Dowling Hall Club; Who ' s Who; Intramural swimming Melvin W. Steffes Humphrey, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Sodality Joseph R. Soshnik Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Pi Lambda Phi president; Delta Sigma Rho; Alpha Sigma Nu; Order of Artus; Chamber of Commerce president; Debate; Orchestra con- certmaster; Band; Shadows editor; Oratorical contest; Radio; Delta Sigma Pi Freshman Achievement Cup; Inter-Fraternity Scholarship Trophy ' 40; Who ' s Who Clarence W. Spellman Pasadena, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi, Surgical Society; Caducean Society; University of Cali- fornia at Los Angeles Jeanne M. Stech Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Arts Pi Phi Epsilon; Delta Sigma Rho; Debate; Homecoming Queen candidate ' 39; Helen of Troy candidate ' 3 8; Honorary Cadet Colonel ' 41 William N. Stephenson Milton, Iowa Bachelor of Science in Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery Delta Sigma Delta; Students Union Board of Governors; Senior Inlay Study Club; Parsons College C. Neil Sutton Blair, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws. Delta Theta Phi; Senior Class vice president; Dana College Jerome J. Steinauer Steinauer, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy 50 Randolph J. Svoboda Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Order of Artus; Chamber of Commerce Harold C. Ternus Humphrey, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Delta Sigma Pi; Orchestra; Band; Bluejay Revue; Catholic Action Club; Sodality; Intramural basketball Jack A. Thorpe Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Senior Class vice president; Cos- mopolitan Club chairman; Tri- Lang Dance Committee ' 40, ' 39; Dramatics Ethel M. Tombrink Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy in Journalism Pi Delta Chi secretary; Chi Mu Kappa; Inter -Sorority Council secretary ' 41, vice president ' 40; Outstanding Coed in School of Journalism ' 40; Creightonian as- sistant city editor ' 40, society edi- tor ' 41; Dramatics; Sodality; Catholic Action Club; Press Club; Dramatic Club; Junior-Senior Prom princess Emmet Tinley II Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Alpha Sigma Nu; Alpha Chi Kappa; Servientes; Phalanx; Senior Class president; Sodality secretary-treasurer; Junior-Senior Prom prince ' 38; Bluejay Revue; ROTC captain Robert L. Tracy Norfolk, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; ROTC officer Anthony J. Troia Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Sodality; ROTC officer; Apostleship of Prayer William H. Trolan Santa Cruz, California Doctor of Medicine Phi Beta Pi; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Junior Class presi- dent; University of California 51 fcMsk Al Truscott Miles City, Montana Bachelor of Philosophy Phalanx; Varsity football; Member of Intramural Basketball champs ' 3 9; Male Chorus Jacob J. Van Berkum Racine, Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Varsity basketball ' 40, ' 39; Frosh Basketball captain; Intra- mural basketball ' 41; Loyola University of Los Angeles Arthur L.Vasconcellos Santa Clara, California Doctor of Medicine Gamma Pi Sigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Surgical Society; Caducean Society; Intra- mural basketball; Santa Clara University John W. Vincent Rapid City, South Dakota Bachelor of Science Pasteur Club; Male Chorus; Regis College; Junior-Senior Prom prince Jack A. Veber Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Polish Club; Czech Club; ROTC officer Venn V. Virgl Wahoo, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Gamma Eta Gamma; Catholic Action Club; Male Chorus; Czech Club John J. Wachter Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Laws Phalanx; Sodality; ROTC captain; University of Nebraska Paul E. Wack Bachelor of Arts Council Bluffs, Iowa Alpha Chi Kappa; Sodality; St. Benedict ' s Band; Glee Club; Choir; Rambler; St. Benedict ' s College 52 LeRoy L. Wade, Jr. Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx vice president; Delta Sigma Pi; Inter-Fraternity Council; Phalanx Rifle Team manager; ROTC captain; Intramural basketball and baseball; Northwestern University Robert E. Walker Council Bluffs, Iowa Bachelor of Laws Delta Theta Phi; Phalanx ' 38; Head Cheerleader; Shadows; Intramural basketball Margaret M. Wall Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Chi Mu Kappa; Sodality prefect ' 41, ' 40; Catholic Action Club; Xavier Forum; Junior-Senior Prom princess William J. Ward Chatneld, Minnesota Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Junior Class president; Sodality- Pharmaceutical Association ;Intra- mural swimming; Junior-Senior Prom prince Eugene A. Walsh Herndon, Kansas Bachelor of Science in Medicine Phi Rho Sigma; Gamma PiSigma; Obstetrical and Gynecological Society; Medical Forum; Sodality; Surgical Society; German Club; Pasteur Club; Band Harold P. Weinberg Washington, D. C. Doctor of Dental Surgery Georgetown Debate Society; Music; Swimming; Boxing; Ten- nis; Golf; Photography; George- town University Sam Weinstein Omaha, Nebraska Doctor of Dental Surgery Phi Beta Epsilon; Pep Marshal; Cheerleader; Pasteur Club; Senior In- lay Study Club; German Club; Intramural basketball; Who ' s Who James E. Westfall Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science Chemistry Club 53 Henry C. Winters Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts Delta Theta Phi Fred G. Witt Nebraska City, Nebraska Bachelor of Philosophy Choir; Catholic Action Club; University of Nebraska ?: ; y- ; • . -T Genevieve F. Zahner Kansas City, Missou ' ri Bachelor of Philosophy Chi Mu Kappa; Inter-Sorority Council president; Helen of Troy candidate ' 40, ' 38; Girls ' Rifle Team; Sodality Eugene L. Ziesel Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science in Commerce Phalanx; Varsity Football; Var- sity basketball ' 3 8; Sodality; Ushers ' Club Raymond M. Zaworski Minneapolis, Minnesota Doctor of Dental Surgery Xi Psi Phi president ' 41, secretary ' 40, treasurer ' 39; Senior Inlay Study Club; Band; Pasteur Club; Sodality; Intramural basketball; Junior-Senior Prom prince Elno T. Zikmund Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Science Pasteur Club; Intramural basket- ball 54 rmmmm NURSES Ainsworth, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Joy Anderson Graduate Nurse Swimming; Basketball; Tennis Eileen G. Batenhorst Cedar Rapids, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Glee Club ' 39; Mission Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club Ruth E. Binder Yankton, South Dakota Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Freshman Class vice president; Big Sister Club vice president; Glee Club ' 39; Choir ' 3 9; Mission Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club; Basketball; Mount Marty College; Junior-Senior Prom princess Gladys B. Buman Pawnee City, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Choir ' 40, ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Sodality; Mission Club ' 3 9; Literary Club; Univer- sity of Nebraska summer school Cleo M. Clayton Graduate Nurse Sodality; Choir; Study Club Patricia Cloidt Graduate Nurse Chadron, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Plattsmouth, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Literary Club; Mission Club ' 40; Big Sister Club; Sodality; Glee Club ' 40; Basketball Elizabeth C. Brochtrup Bellwood, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 3 9; Sodality; Literary Club; Basketball Doris H. Burton Kansas City, Missouri Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Junior Class vice president ; Home- coming Queen candidate ' 4 0; Activities Council ' 40, ' 3 9; Big Sister Club vice president ' 40; Literary Club; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality; Basket- ball 56 Marguerite F. Cramer Graduate Nurse Corning, Iowa St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club Harriette A. Dendinger Graduate Nurse Sioux City, Iowa St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Freshman Class president; Big Sister Club president; Literary Club; Mission Club ' 39; Sodality assistant prefect; Glee Club ' 39; Xavier Forum ' 39 Marie A. Dubsky Schuyler, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Big Sister Club; Helen of Troy candidate ' 3 9; Literary Club; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality Mary M. Duffy Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Sodality; Choir; Swimming; St. Mary ' s Dramatics; St. Mary ' s Golden Record; St. Mary ' s Col- lege Mary M. Dunn Boone, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Sodality secretary; Xavier Forum; Mission Club ' 3 9; Glee Club; Literary Club; Big Sister Club Madalin D. Faltin Dodge, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Glee Club president ' 3 9; Literary Club; Choir; Mission Club ' 3 9; Sodality; Big Sister Club; Mid- land College; Wayne State Teach- ers ' College; Junior-Senior Prom princess Dorothy L. Feely Burlington, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Cathi rine ' s Hospital Sodality secretary; Helen of Troy candidate; Study Club Donna M. Flaherty Fullerton, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39; Literary Club; Sodality 57 Dorothy A. Foley Graduate Nurse Blair, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Senior Class vice president; Our Lady ' s Committee chairman; Sodal- ity; Study Club; Xavier Forum; Choir; Basketball; Golf; Tennis; Swimming W Irma V. Formanack Graduate Nurse Rita G. Fox Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Study Club; Sodality Mitchell, South Dakota St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Junior Class president; Literary Club; Mission Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Glee Club ' 39; Choir ' 40, ' 39; Activities Council ' 40, ' 39; Sodality; Basketball; Iowa State Teachers ' College La Verne M. Frahm Manning, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Glee Club ' 39; Sports; Literary Club Katherine M. Garrick Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Choir; Literary Club ' 40, ' 39; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Basketball ' 39; Sodality Lucille M. Getz Atlantic, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Literary Club; Glee Club ' 3 9; Basketball Marcella M. Hanel Graduate Nurse Study Club; Choir; Sodality Elouise A. Harris Graduate Nurse Dodge, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Avoca, Iowa St. Catherine ' s Hospital Freshman Class treasurer; Entertainment Committee; Swimming; Queen Creighton XIX 58 Marcella H. Hass Graduate Nurse Verdigre, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Glee Club ' 39; Basket- ball ' 39; Literary Club Mary B. Hermsen Graduate Nurse Omaha, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mission Club; Literary Club; Glee Club ' 3 9; Sodality; Activities Council Clara M. Hesse Howells, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Study Club; Choir; Sodality Leona M. John Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Study Club; Glee Club; Choir; Basketball; Sodality Gladys F. Hohman Weeping Water, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39; Literary Club; Glee Club ' 3 9; Basketball; Sodality LaVonne K. Junek Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 3 9; Literary Club; Glee Club ' 3 9; Sodality Mary C. Kaiser Graduate Nurse Omaha, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Glee Club ' 39; Choir; Activities Council; Literary Club representative; Sodality Elizabeth D. Kelly Graduate Nurse Wall Lake, Iowa St. Catherine ' s Hospital Our Lady ' s Committee; Xavicr Forum; Study Club; Choir; Glee Club; Basketball; Swimming; Tennis; Golf; Sodality 59 Elsie A. Kopecky Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39 Literary Club; Glee Club ' 3 9 Sodality Jane M. Lally Vail, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Choir; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club; Big Sister Club; Mount St. Clare College Margaret C. Kelly Graduate Nurse Omaha, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Homecoming Queen candidate ' 40; Helen of Troy candidate; Mission Club ' 3 9; Literary Club; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality Fetna Koory Graduate Nurse Schuyler, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39; Liter- ary Club; Glee Club ' 39; Helen of Troy candidate; Choir; Basketball ' 39; Sodality Mary C. Kubitschek Atkinson, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Helen of Troy candidate ' 40; Big Sister Club secretary-treasurer; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club; Sodality Helen V. Lee Vermillion, South Dakota Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club; Big Sister Club; Basketball Kathleen T. Litty Graduate Nurse Brainard, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Choir social chairman; Xavier Forum; Orchestra ' 3 9; Bluejay Revue ' 39; Glee Club; Class reporter; Sodality; Study Club; Basketball; Tennis; Swimming; Golf; Junior-Senior Prom princess Amy L. McGovern Graduate Nur e Mobridge, South Dakota St. Catherine ' s Hospital Senior Class secretary-treasurer; Sodality; Study Club; Choir; Swim- ming; Golf 60 Regina L. Maginn Graduate Nurse Red Oak, Iowa St. Catherine ' s Hospital Junior Class president; Sodality; Study Club; Choir; Basketball; Red Oak Junior College Lillian L. Marsoun Graduate Nurse Dodge, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mi ssion Club ' 39; Glee Club; Sodality; Literary Club; The Creighton University Mary F. Mehrens Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Glee Club; Sodality; Study Club; Basketball; Tennis; Swimming Virginia F. Mills Storm Lake, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Literary Club; GleeClub ' 3 9; Big Sister Club; Basketball ; Buena Vista College Eileen Milbourn Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Mission Club ' 3 9; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club; Sodality; Big Sister Club; Duchesne College Mary C. Monaghan Percival, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Senior Class president; Junior Class vice president; Sodality; Choir; Study Club; Swimming Rita M. Moore Graduate Nurse O ' Neill, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club; Sodality; Sports; Choir Evelyn M. Morbach Graduate Nurse Bellwood, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Big Sister Club; Choir; Mission Club ' 3 9; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club; Basketball 61 Gertrude C. O ' Brien Tilden, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Activities Council; Mission Club ' 3 9; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club; Sodality; Big Sister Club Irene M. Olson Atkinson, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Sodality; Study Club; Choir Pauline P. Morrissey Graduate Nurse Lovilia, Iowa St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Senior Class secretary-treasurer; Junior Class secretary-treasurer; Glee Club secretary-treasurer ' 39; Mission Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Literary Club; Sodality; Basketball Betty J. Nath Graduate Nurse Mobridge, South Dakota St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Mission Club ' 39; GleeClub ' 39; Literary Club; Big Sister Club; Basketball; Pasadena Junior College Jane E. Orme Graduate Nurse Nebraska City, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Sodality; Study Club; Choir; Swimming; Peru State Teachers ' Col- lege Katherine M. Ostry Graduate Nurse Wahoo, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Senior Class president; Big Sister Club; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club Lucille Oelsligle Tilden, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Sodality; Study Club; Choir Mary A. O ' Neill Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Literary Club; Sodality 62 Patricia A. Phelan Graduate Nurse Omaha, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Helen of Troy candidate; Homecoming Queen candidate ' 40; Military Ball sponsor; Junior Class treasurer; Freshman Class secretary; Sodal- ity; Study Club; Xavier Forum; The Creighton University Mary J. Primeau Graduate Nurse Omaha, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Senior Class vice president; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Literary Club; Sodality Agnes L. Ritter West Point, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Glee Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Sodality; Literary Club Madelyne L. Sechser Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Mission Club ' 3 9; Glee Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Sodality; Liter- ary Club Ida S. Smith Graduate Nurse Alice B. Schmid Schuyler, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Mission Club ' 3 9; Glee Club ' 3 9; Big Sister Club; Literary Club Mary C. Severin Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Catherine ' s Hospital Sodality prefect; Freshman Class president; Glee Club; Choir; Study Club; Xavier Forum Bellwood, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Activities Council; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Sodality; Literary Club; Big Sister Club; Kearney State Teachers ' College; The Creighton University Peggy A. Sorensen Graduate Nurse Omaha, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Activities Council ' 40; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club; Big Sister Club; Basketball, captain ' 40 63 Anne C. Sypal Graduate Nurse Sodality; Study Club; Choir; Glee Club Brainard, Nebraska St. Catherine ' s Hospital Mary A. Walsh Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39 Choir; Sodality; Big Sister Club Literary Club; St. Mary ' s College Dorothy Wheeler Omaha, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association pre- sident; Activities Council; Mis- sion Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Literary Club; Big Sister Club Mary E. Thomson Storm Lake, Iowa Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Literary Club president; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Big Sister Club; Sodality; Buena Vista College; Junior-Senior Prom princess Celestine J. Weinandt Wynot, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association Big Sister Club; Choir ' 40, ' 39 Literary Club; Mission Club ' 39 Sodality; Glee Club ' 39; Wayne State Teachers ' College; Univer- sity of Nebraska Sister Mary Osgitha (Wolfer) Norfolk, Nebraska Graduate Nurse St. Joseph ' s Hospital Florence E. York Graduate Nurse Liberty, Nebraska St. Joseph ' s Hospital Student Nurses ' Association; Literary Club vice president ' 40; Sodal- ity prefect; Xavier Forum; Mission Club ' 39; Glee Club ' 39; Univer- sity of Nebraska cfH 1 V r 1 ' ' tm : h 64 CLASS PRESIDENTS l«i School 0 Medicine Senior ------- Carl Maggiore Junior --------- John Cicero Sophomore ----- John Di Fiore Freshman ------ Louis Dewey College of Arts and Sciences Senior -------- Daniel Kelly Junior Richard Fangman Sophomore - Richard Nolan Freshman - - - - Charles Kearns 66 School Dentistry Senior ----- Generoso Lambiente Junior - - Michael Devich Sophomore ------ William Boies Freshman ------- Edgar Guay College Commerce Senior ------- Robert Hoffman Junior ------- John Mullaney Sophomore ------ Robert Timm Freshman - Leonard Stolz 67 School 0 Journalism Senior ----- Betty Blackburne Junior ----- Kenneth Hoppens Sophomore ------- John Popa Freshman ------ George Baker College Pharmacy Senior ------ Kenneth Dailey Junior - - - - Raphael Bachmann Sophomore ----- Henry Sprague Freshman ------- Leo Bongers 68 University College Senior --------- Anne Peter Junior - - - - Genevieve McNamara Sophomore - Julie Ann Heffernan Freshman ------ Patricia Hunt School of Law Senior -------- Emmet Tinley Sophomore - Freshman - Stanley Oliverius Warren Schrempp 69 Saint Catherine ' s Hospital Senior - Mary Monaghan Sophomore Freshman - ■ - - Agnes Bjork Mary Ann Novak Saint Joseph ' s Hospital Senior ------ Katherine Ostry Sophomore - - - - Rose Ann Simon Freshman - - Margaret Schroeder 70 : ;; . ' . .■:■ ys • ALUMNI Dr. William M. Dendinger President James Keogh Homecoming Chairman Alumni Association Continually striving for increased influence and material development of Creighton university, the Alumni association this year widened the range of Alumni club functions for the 26 active groups which hold regular meetings monthly, semi- annually, or annually. Under the leadership of Hugh M. Higgins, full- time executive secretary, the Association engaged in many new projects, at the same time carrying on the activities of former years with increasing vigor and loyalty. Participating in the 1940 Homecoming party, the largest contingent in alumni history numbered representatives from 13 states and a complete roster of members of classes from 1900 to 1940. Alumni from the 1878, 1880, 1882, 1891, and 1899 classes were present at the festivities. With the Creigh- ton-Marquette football game as the stellar attraction, alumni homecomers engaged in a gala three-day program of enter- tainment which included the parade, professional school clinics, departmental banquets, university open house, class reunions, the barbecue in the gymnasium, a style show for alumnae and wives of alumni, and the official Homecoming dinner-dance. James Keogh served as homecoming chairman. The second Homecoming of the year was held the fol- lowing week when Pacific Coast alumni congregated in San Francisco to re-unite and witness the Creighton-San Francisco Tulsa Group 12 football game. West coast alumni danced to the mus ic of Bob Crosby in the Mark Hopkins hotel after a banquet the night before the game. Celebrating the four hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Society of Jesus, all Creighton Alumni clubs engaged in a corporate alumni Mass and Communion this spring. Led by the Omaha chapter, all units honored the occasion in their various sections of the country. At a breakfast in conjunction with the celebration, the Society of Jesus and Creighton university were lauded by numerous Omaha and Nebraska dignitaries. New officers heading the Association this year are Dr. William Dendinger, president, and Lawrence Welch, vice president. Council members elected at Homecom- ing were: Richard Van Ackeren, Lewis Springer, Dr. William Brennan, Richard O ' Brien, Dr. Z. N. Korth, Andy Hofmann, Soren Munkhof, Olga Pucelik, Canascia Duncan, and Mary Ellen Martin. The second Annual Loyalty Appeal was sponsored through The Creighton Alumnus, official organ of the Association. Actual participation on the University of the Air was a new note in alumni functions as Association members went to the microphone to represent their various fields in the Creigh- ton Alumni on the New Frontiers series. Programs covered the vocations of radio, civic life, medicine, banking, dentistry, government, commissioner work, pharmacy, public utilities work, law, nursing, and teaching. Foremost sport aim of the Association this year is to place Hugh M. Higgins Secretary Lawrence Welch Vice President ! - . • . , ' .- -. . i M % m W K 1 ± - i 4 3 tm  ' 1 •■ p r mm P W ' Am y S T • Alumni Banquet in Wichita 73 Ben Gibson Mary Ellen Martin Dr. Hugh McDonnell Bluejay halfback Johnny Knolla on the collegiate all-star squad which will meet the professional champions this fall. The Johnny Knolla for the Chicago All-Star Game drive is gathering momentum throughout the country with scattered alumni boosting and help being united into close cooperation by the headquarters in Omaha. An alumna, Mrs. Agnes Leahy Sutherland, founded a $1,000 scholar- ship fund for commerce students and established an annual $25 award for students in the college of pharmacy. Medical alumni will hold their annual Creighton reunion at the Amer- ican Medical association convention in Cleveland, Ohio June 4, in the Hotel Cleveland ' s Red Room. This ever growing celebration has become a part of the American Medical association ' s program and is one of the best attended at the meeting. Once again the Wichita club sponsored their Apologetics contest for high school students in the Kansas diocese. William Kellogg Nellie Rogers Grant Burden 74 PUBLICITY Hugh A. Fogarty Director Publicity Department JVeeping Creighton university ' s name constantly before the eyes and ears of the public through periodic news releases on sports and general activities is the job of Publicity Director Hugh A. Fogarty. Regular individual news service is given to the three Omaha radio stations, the True Voice, and The World-Herald campus correspondents. An available mailing list of 600 newspapers is used by the bureau in releasing dispatches to various sections of the country to appear in print. Publicity possesses its own darkroom for the developing and printing of pictures snapped by either Fogarty or Bob Gauthier, photographer for the department. Most of these prints are mailed out to newspapers along with the news releases. Photo files, cut files, and clipping files are located and maintained in the publicity office. Requests for pictures, cuts, or information can instantly be met by means of these records. The clipping books contain virtually all articles pertaining to the univer- sity or its members which have been printed in numerous newspapers during the last few years. Assistance is given to The Creightonian and The Bluejay by personal help of pub- licity office workers and through use of records kept in the office morgue. The showing of movies of Creighton football games, filmed by the alumni depart- ment, is a part of the publicity set-up. Both Fogarty and Hugh Higgins, alumni secre- tary, handled the presen tation of these shows at banquets and other functions. In addition to regular work all detail work of the activities sponsored by the C club is handled in the publicity office. Miss Mary E. Snyder is office secretary. At Work in the Publicity Office 76 ISIllSKiR STUDENTS UNION Leo Dulacki Board President Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J. Faculty Moderator Students Union Including every full-time male student in the university, the Students Union pre- sented a highly commendable record of successful activities this year under the leadership of the Board of Governors, assisted by several faculty members. From the outset the Board declared its policy to be, Not so much to do new things, as to carry on the activities of the past in a non-political, more efficient, and more serviceable manner. Examina- tion of the outstanding work of the Board shows that it deserves praise for the fulfillment of its promised pledge. Presiding over the organization are a faculty moderator, a Union Board of Governors, and a Union manager. The Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J., dean of men, is faculty moderator, and Joseph P. Murphy is Union manager. Included on the Board this year were: Leo Dulacki, arts, president; Timothy Lally, medicine, vice president; Romayne Roberts, commerce, secretary; John Enis, journalism, treas- urer; William Stephenson and Donald Peck, dentistry; Wil- liam Peter and Thomas Riley, law; Harry Stackhouse and Raphael Bachmann, pharmacy; Patrick Garvey, arts; Jack Gleason, commerce; Glen Heidepriem, medicine, and John McGillicuddy, journalism. Members of the Board are elected by the student body for a two-year term; two members being elected to represent Students Lounge and Study in Clubrooms 78 each of the seven major units of the university. Bi- monthly meetings prove sufficient to carry on the business of the board. Only when matters of im- portance come up which cannot be put off until the regular meeting, are special meetings called. The purposes of the Students Union as stated in the Articles of Incorporation are: to further the best interests of the students of The Creighton Univer- sity; to enlarge, organize, and centralize the student activities; to promote good fellowship among the students; to provide and maintain a suitable club- house; and to assist needy students in so far as lies within the power of the Union. Service projects are some of the most important functions of the Union. The employment bureau under the direction of Murphy and his student assistant, Harold Gor- don, placed 99 out of 115 students who applied for jobs. Ap- proximately $11,600 was earned by these students during the school year. One outstanding accomplishment of the Board was the suc- cessful direction of the Agnew Loan Fund and guidance of the annual Fund campaign. Led by Governor Harry Stackhouse as chairman, the Loan Fund increased to approximately 500, the number of students who have derived benefits from it. The fund-raising campaign ended with the Agnew Loan Fund Dance April 18 at the Fontenelle hotel. Hailed as one of the most colorful dances in Creighton ' s history, the Junior-Senior Prom, February 14, was the pin- nacle of the Board ' s social program this year. Other dances Romayne Roberts Board Secretary and Social Chairman Joseph P. Murphy Union Manager Timothy Lally William Stephenson William Peter Donald Peck 79 Ifl ' zSHt JN If Glen Heidepriem John Enis Thomas Riley Harry Stackhouse sponsored by the Board were the Frosh Frolic and the Homecoming Dance. Governors Romayne Roberts and Patrick Garvey planned and directed the social events on the year ' s schedule. Keeping pace with the ever growing plans of the university, the Board took the first step this year in the establishment of a long range program which would lead to the erection of a Students Union building. Through a close plan of economy the Board started a building fund designed to eventually result in a separate structure. Clubrooms on the first floor of the gymnasium are maintained for the use of male students. Murphy, assisted by William Parker, directed the management of the club- rooms. The rooms are used for the meetings of varied organizations, fraternities, So- dality groups, and for campus billiard, pool, ping-pong, and bridge tournaments spon- sored by the Union. The Student Directory and the Creighton Handbook are two university publications which are assembled and printed under the direction of the Students Union. Patrick Garvey Jack Gi.eason John McGillicuddy Raphael Bachmann 80 Book II Rev. David A. Shyne, S. J. Chairman Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S. J. Faculty Representative Athletic Board Charles F. Bongardt Alumni Representative Daniel J. Gross Alumni Representative In Session 81 t George Lynch Freshman Football William Ziesel Freshman Basketball Assistant Coaches Joining Creighton ' s staff of coaches at the beginning of the 1940 athletic season were George Lynch and Billy Ziesel. former Bluejay athletes, who took charge of freshman athletics on the Hilltop. Lynch was frosh football coach and Ziesel frosh basketball mentor. Administering to the medical needs of Hilltop athletes were Dr. W. L. Sucha and Dr. William Dendinger, team physicians. Denny Ryan continued in the position of team trainer and conditioner. Dr. W. M. Dendinger Ph ysician Denny Ryan Trainer Dr. W. L. Sucha Physician 82  i FOOTBALL :S Bluejay Football i. A question mark team with a new coach. It will do good to win half its games. That ' s how pre-season dope books tabbed Creighton ' s 1940 Bluejays. But it was a year that saw the Hilltop men fight and work harder than ever for their new skipper, Maurice Palrang, and his able assistant, Tom Kitty Gorman. And for their tireless efforts the Blues won six games, dropped two, and tied two. The yardstick story furnishes an idea of Creighton ' s very successful record in this 1940 chapter of Hilltop grid history. Amass- ing a total of 2,639 yards and holding their opponents to 1,546, the Omahans outscored the opposition 178 points to 79 and earned 117 first downs to their rivals ' 84. Seven of Creighton ' s ten opponents were blanked in scoring. Fans attributed Jay successes to the in- sistence of Blue coaches that every man be in top physical shape. Their tactics worked toward that end, and each game on the schedule brought a strong mark of improvement over preceding ones. Creighton finished Missouri Valley conference play sharing third place with Drake. The Blues had a 500 average in league play, winning from Drake and St. Louis and Maurice H. Skip Palrang Head Coach Tom Kitty Gorman Assistant Coach September 28 October 5 October 12 October 19 October 21 November 2 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 28 Nineteen - Forty Football Chart Iowa State Teachers at Omaha 20 - Colorado Mines at Omaha 43 - University of Tulsa at Tulsa 0-32 Marquette University at Omaha 21 - 21 San Francisco University at San Francisco 0-0 Oklahoma A M at Omaha 14-20 St. Louis University at St. Louis 14- University of South Dakota at Omaha 39 - Drak e University at Des Moines 14 - University of Wichita at Wichita 7 - 84 dropping contests to Tulsa and Oklahoma A M. Individual conference honors came to three Bluejays. On the All-Valley eleven were John Knolla, halfback; John Krejci, tackle and Tony Cemore, guard. Knolla was a unanimous choice of Hill- top students as the university ' s most valu- able player, his name being placed on the Creightonian trophy for the second straight year. His honors were many. With 1,420 yards he led all backs in the nation to cop the ground-gaining title. Liberty magazine placed him on its Ail-American third team and on its All-Midwest eleven. Both Asso- ciated and United Press associations rated him All-American honor mention, and he was chosen on the Polish All-American. Tony Cemore was picked on the Italian All-American team and John Krejci estab- lished a conference record in sucessfully booting 16 out of 17 conversion attempts during the season. At the annual football banquet held this year at the Paxton hotel, February 4, 25 Creightons received letter awards. Johnny Slingshot Knolla, U. S. Leading Ground-Gainer Creightonian Trophy Winner 1940 Varsity Squad 85 ■MM BI GUARD Reilly Opens Scoring Against Tutors Nineteen -Forty Season Creighton 20, Iowa Teachers . . . . J. he season ' s opener, September 28, under arcs on Creighton sod was with a light but scrappy Iowa State Teachers ' eleven which the Bluejays blanked, 20-0. To Hilltop fans this tilt was considered an opening breather as an Omaha club with a 13-pound per man advantage took the field. But an expected swamping failed to materialize as the Jays had to cope with a one-man performance by Rusty Bradford, brilliant Tutor back. A couple of Johnnys, Knolla and Reilly, provided spark for the Blues ' first touch- down in a drive from Iowa ' s 33-yard line. Reilly went over from two yards out and Krejci booted point for a 7-0 command that was good at half-time. Early in the third stanza Knolla ripped through tackle for 24 yards and Reilly sprinted 49 yards for the second counter. Krejci ' s toe again was accurate. Moon Mullin fired an end-zone pass to Zip Ziesel late in this period to end Jay tabula- tions. Even though the victory was not too im- pressive Jay followers beamed at the fact that Skipper Palrang had his Blues off to a good start on a rocky 10-game schedule. Creighton 43, Colorado Mines There was a rebirth of spirit in Hilltop cheer- ing ranks and a greatly improved Creighton ball club on the gridiron Saturday night, October 5, when the Omahans shellacked Colorado Mines. 43-0. After one of the toughest weeks of drill ever given a Hilltop club, the Jays reached their scoring peak as they walked all over a hapless Oredigger aggregation which had been an un- beaten eleven in 1939. With three minutes gone Reilly shot through a big hole at center and raced 58 yards for the initial touchdown after which Krejci converted. From then on it was just a green light for the Blues. Two touchdowns were made by Knolla and one each by Mullin, Leonard and Ziesel. Krejci placed three more kicks through the uprights and Arch added one. A host of Blue- jays swarmed on a Miner back in Colorado ' s end zone for two more Hilltop tallies. Creighton ' s line was a bearcat on both offense and defense, opening holes for Jay backs to scamper 400 rushing yards and letting the Westerners through for only 46. Coaches Palrang and Gorman uncovered some extra talent too as second-year men Zieg and Boyle at ends, Velisek and Donahue at tackles, Miller at guard, Dondel- inger at center and Jack Martin at quarter all came up with lively performances. Creighton 0, Tulsa 32 ... . South to Oklahoma ' s oil lands the Creightons next turned to open their Missouri Valley campaign. And a rather sad opening it was too as they dropped a hard-luck affair to Tulsa ' s Golden Hurricane, 32-0, on a warm Saturday afternoon, October 12, in the black gold capital. Tulsa didn ' t need the backing it received from Lady Luck but made the count much fatter with it. In the words of one sports writer who covered the fray, the Hurricane waded knee-deep in four-leaf clovers all afternoon. Every time the Blues began rolling their opponents came up with a pass inter- Leonard Crosses Miner Goal ception, blocked kick, recovered fumble or some- thing to mess up the situation. Once the Jays got to Tulsa ' s eight-yard line only to see an Oiler intercept a pass and ramble 82 yards to score. Once on a 60-yard Fleming to Knolla lateral play the Omahans reached the enemy ' s five-yard stripe but an air-tight Hurri- cane defense stiffened and held for four downs. On two other occasions the Blue jays were thwarted deep in enemy territory. Fortune just wouldn ' t turn their way. The Hilltoppers outgained the Oilers rush- ing 196 yards to 162, passing 44 yards to 20 and all that sort of stuff but it was crossing the payoff line in which the Oklahomans excelled. They also intercepted six Jay forwards and gobbled in three of five Creighton fumbles. All in all it was one bad day for Creighton and one on which Tulsa had a strangle hold on the horseshoe all afternoon. Creighton 27, Marquette 27 ... . It was a miracle, a dream, something that just couldn ' t happen, but did. That ' s how 1940 Creighton homecoming fans felt after smoke of the Bluejay- Marquette battle cleared Saturday, October 19. It was a contest that saw the Omahans disregard Marquette ' s fourth period 20-7 lead to come back with a 27- 2 7 tie. Marquette will be in for one busy afternoon, was Coach Palrang ' s comment before game time and the Golds were in for just that. Only their whole afternoon came in the last ten minutes. For it was during that time in which Creighton countered with 20 points, the last one being John Krejci ' s tie-making placement. No one in the stands gave the Jays much of a chance when final quarter play Tulsa Crowd Watches Reilly Scamper V •• . ms Knolla Eludes Marquette Tacklers began with a 20-7 Avalanche lead, thanks to one Jimmy Richardson who had passed and had run the Blues ragged. And chances grew much dimmer midway in the final frame when a second Creighton counter by John Knolla was followed by a 69-yard touchdown gain on a pass from Richardson to Vosberg, rangy Gold end. But the men in Blue still would not admit defeat. Fleet Gene Ziesel grabbed the kickoff on his 15-yard marker and scatted 64 yards to Marquette ' s 20. On fourth down Ziesel was still very much in action, spearing Knolla ' s pass one yard from a touchdown, from where Al Truscott rammed over. Krejci converted. With but two minutes left, Ziesel snagged another Knolla aerial on the Golds ' 40-yard stripe and scurried the remaining distance goalward. The crowd was hushed as Krejci calmly sent his kick between the uprights for a dead-locked count. Climax play of the day was yet to come however. It was almost a real movie finish when Slingshot Knolla intercepted Marquette ' s last desperate pass in Creigh- ton ' s end-zone and dodged, pivoted, wheeled and squirmed 55 yards to the Ava- lanche 45 where one last defender was left to bring him down. A joy-crazed crowd overran the glory-trodden gridiron and swamped a group of Jays who had reached the pigskin peak. Johnny Knolla was carried off the hero but in the jubilance the name of every man who wore Bluejay armor that afternoon was written into Creighton ' s book of heroes. Creighton 0, San Francisco To sunny California Skipper Palrang next headed his little band of 29 Bluejays, where on Sunday, October 2 7, they fought to a scoreless deadlock with San Francisco ' s Dons in spacious Kezar stadium. Outweighed 10 pounds per man and 2-1 underdogs, the Hilltop club was bested in sta- tistics but not in scoring chances. tt « Wl— gift I ' I IWi ■■■iii l Jays Close In On Frisco ' s Mosconi WLr ? (Courtesy Pictures Inc. ) Nearest thing to a touchdown in the first half came on a pass from Knolla to Ziesel on the Don 18-yard line but a 15-yard fine stopped this Jay threat. Late in the last stanza Knolla fired a pass from his own 30-yard stripe to Don Fleming on Frisco ' s 40-yard line. Fleming galloped down the sidelines to the 10 and lateraled to Jake Hartsell who crossed into pay territory. Creighton merriment soon changed into gloom, however, when Fleming ' s toss was ruled a forward and the play called back. Knolla provided more excitement when on the game ' s last play he broke loose on the Californians ' 40-yard marker and twisted and churned 20 yards before defenders brought him down as the game ended. Fleming ' s phenomenal punting was a most valuable asset to the Blues and line play of Tony The Sledge Cemore, Big John Krejci and Jack Pease was brilliant. The Hilltop line proved an equal to the heavier Don forward wall on both defense and offense. Creighton 14, Oklahoma A M 20 . . . . After tying San Francisco a much heralded Creighton eleven returned home for an attempt to regain its Valley prestige in a battle with Oklahoma ' s high-riding Aggies Satur- day afternoon, November 2, on the Hilltop. But Aggie Jimmy Reynolds, Cowboy sophomore triple -threater, saw to it that the Omahans were corr alled. Slippery Reynolds, leading conference scorer, was in the Bluejays ' feathers all afternoon, picking up 189 yards rushing and 54 through the air. He personally tallied twice, passed to another score and kicked two conversions to lead his mates to a 20-14 triumph. Both Creighton touchdowns came on passing plays. In the third period Ray Leonard tossed to Al Truscott in the end-zone. In the last stanza Johnny Knolla flipped a short one to Don Flem- ing on Creighton ' s 37-yard line and Fleming sprinted 63 yards to score. Krejci booted both extra points. The Ags were knocking on Creighton ' s door all during the opening period, were stopped once three yards from a score and again on the 19- yard line. With 12 seconds left in the quarter Reynolds went the final two yards to score after he and Jack Faubion, hard-driving fullback, had taken turns at cracking the line for 30 quick yards. The two repeated the process in the second quarter in a drive from the Ag 43 to Creighton ' s 17 from where Reynolds flipped an end-zone aerial to Ed Moore for Oklahoma ' s second counter. The Aggie ace then retired to the bench and Creighton ' s first touchdown came on a 70-yard sustained march, Leonard ' s pass to Truscott climaxing it. But Reynolds returned to the line-up and in three minutes was putting the finishing touches on another Cowboy drive, going over from three yards out for his last touchdown. Fleming ' s long gallop in the third stanza put the Jays back in the game and gave an added tinge of excitement. Desperate Jay passes in the last frantic minutes netted 40 yards but 35 yards in penalties smothered any chances to score. Creighton 14, St. Louis . . . . The Billikens of St. Louis were slat ed to administer Creighton ' s third Valley defeat when the two elevens met in the Missouri city Saturday night, November 9, but the Blues came through with a 14-0 victory. Having no intention of permitting another conference scar to be inflicted on their schedule, the Jays went to work early in the second quarter to make their Blues Battle Stubborn Aggies cause a successful one. After an 80-yard march which featured passes from Slingshot Knolla to Fleming, Hartsell and Koll, Johnny Reilly went over from one foot out and John Krejci con- tributed his usual extra point. Creighton was away for a 7-0 lead. Second Hilltop counter came in the fourth period after Don Fleming stole a Billiken pass on the St. Louis 45-yard stripe and moved to the seven. From there Fleming went over on a triple reverse and Sure-shot Krejci kicked point again. Most spectacular play of the evening went for naught. Knolla ' s 65-yard jaunt for a touchdown in the third stanza was called back because of a clipping penalty. The Missourians never got any farther than the Blues ' 25-yard marker but Aus- sieker gave the Omahans plenty of trouble elsewhere with his booming punts. Boot- ing for coffin corner he had the Jays back on their two-yard stripe once and on their three on another occasion. Creighton 39, South Dakota . . . . The Creigh ton-South Dakota fracas in Omaha Saturday, November 16, was on a mud-littered gridiron which after holding the count down to a 0-0 tie in the first half, offered no hinderances to Bluejay scoring efforts after intermission. A phenomenal aerial bombardment by Jay passing wizards John Knolla, Zip Ziesel and Moon Mullin netted the Omahans 222 yards from 13 completions in 20 attempts. Such a sloppy field would ordinarily check this style of play but it did not restrain the Hilltoppers. Ziesel rang up a record in six bull ' s-eyes in seven tries. It was Johnny Knolla who went over from two, yards out early in the third quarter after a sustained Jay advance from Creighton ' s 18-yard line. Before that quarter was over three more Hilltop touchdowns were recorded, two on passes from Fleming Gallops Against St. Louis Creighton Scores In Dakota Mud-Fight Knolla to Fleming and another on a toss from Ziesel to Mullin. In the final frame Ziesel cast to Mullin and Knolla for the last two Blue scores. A plunge by Knolla and forwards from Ziesel to Zieg and Knolla to Ziesel netted three conversions. This game marked 11 Hilltop gridders last appearance in Creighton stadium in the roles of Jay warriors. Creighton 14, Drake . . . . Symbol of victory in Creighton-Drake grid biattles is a pipe of peace, a briar two and one-half feet long and weighing 15 pounds, which has all Bluejay-Bulldog clas- sics engraved upon it. By racking up two first half touchdowns and then turning back a last half Bull- dog offensive, the Blues retained their hold on the smokepiece for another year, with a 14-0 margin. On a 17-yard reverse play, Creighton ' s Knolla, aided by beautiful blocking from Tony Cemore and Ray Leonard, scored in the opening quarter. Reliable John Krejci ' s aim was true on the placement. In the second period Knolla swiped a Bulldog pass on Drake ' s 46-yard marker and brought it back 16 yards. He then tossed to Ziesel for a first down on the six. The Slingshot took aim once more and hit Ziesel on the one-stripe from where the receiver fell into the end-zone. Krejci again booted point. Second half play was featured by a one-man offensive by Ray Wero, Drake fullback. Time after time he cracked Creighton ' s line for good gains but the Jays stamped out all serious scor- ing bids. Once Wero was off on a 68-yard gallop and had only Knolla between him and pay-dirt, but the Slingshot eluded two blockers and felled his man. Drake Sees Knolla To Ziesel Money Pass Along with the peace pipe third place in Missouri Valley standings was also at stake, making the rivalry all the more heated. With a victory Drake could gain un- disputed possesion, but Creighton ' s triumph deadlocked the two teams in the con- solation spot. Creighton 7, Wichita . . . . In the season finale, November 28, at Wichita, Creighton took a hard-fought 7-0 decision from a tough and determined group of Wichita university Wheat- shockers in a Kansas Thanksgiving day classic. Strongest defense to come up against the Hilltoppers all season was presented by this group of Kansans who fought to a standstill before finally bowing out with four minutes left. A stalemate was in the offing when Wichita stopped a Blue drive 13 yards from pay-territory late in the final frame. But Al Truscott snatched a Shocker forward in mid-field and returned it 12 yards. Koll took Knolla ' s heave on the 15-yard stripe and was spilled nine yards from a touchdown. The Kansans were fined five yards for excessive time outs. On fourth down Knolla went over from the one -foot line and John Krejci booted his sixteenth placement of the year. In the first half it was a defensive battle as both lines refused to give, but after the rest period the Jay offense supplied plenty of damage, even though it was stopped on its several scoring bids. Little Gene Ziesel was a continual blight on the Shockers, picking up gain after gain. Once he was off for 36 yards to place the Blues deep in enemy territory, but there was no Creighton drive left to keep the fire going. At stake in the contest was the nation ' s ground-gaining title which for 74 yards Johnny Knolla could have. He was held to 35 yards in the first half but came roaring back after inter- mission with 92 more to cop the crown. It was fitting that Knolla should provide spark to the finishing drive that gave Skipper Palrang a victory in the concluding game of his first Hilltop campaign, but although Johnny was the ball carrier, he had plenty of aid from his mates, who bowed out in a final splurge of glory. Nineteen-forty is ancient history, so what are prospects for next season ' s campaign? How will Knolla be replaced? Will Skip ' s second season be as good as his first? Will Tom build another iron-man line? How will the draft affect the team ' s chances? What of those 11 lettermen who depart from Bluejay ranks? These were the questions barber-shop backs were asking at the start of spring practice drills. The first outdoor session was held on March 17 when a 62-man squad reported to Mentors Palrang and Gorman, whose chief worries lie in replacing 1940 stand- outs — Punk Arch, Tony Cemore, Don Fleming, John Knolla, John Krejci, John McGillicuddy, Jack Martin, Jack Pease, John Reilly, Al Truscott and Gene Ziesel who will no longer be wearing the White and Blue. But with 17 monogram winners back in harness and a wealth of material from one of the finest frosh squads in Hilltop history ready for use, coaches concentrated on a new campaign that may present a new style in the Jay attack. Coach Palrang ' s so-called C formation promises to make next season ' s Blues a razzle-dazzle aggre- gation with plenty of speed and deception. And with the old Notre Dame system also in use, the 1941 Creightons should look like a classy outfit. St. Benedict ' s, Cente- nary, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington, Drake, Oklahoma A M, Texas Tech, Loyola of Los Angeles and Detroit are on their ten-game schedule. Wichitans Chase Zipper Ziesel Freshman Football Wholesale talent in the line, backfield and coaching staff trademarked the 1940 freshman football squad, one of the best accumulations of future Bluejay stars the Hilltop has seen in years. Up from varsity ranks appeared Coach George Lynch and assistant William Ziesel, former Jay workhorses, who guided their youngsters through a split season of one victory and one defeat. A smattering of trickery and a front wall of beef rolled over Wash- burn ' s yearlings to the tune of 19 to 6 on the Hilltop, October 26. Full- backs Joe Furst and Frank Hronek contributed three touchdowns, the former bulling over from six yards out for the first and the latter adding two others on line smashes. Halfback Porto passed to Dunn for the extra point. The massive Creighton forward wall was too much for the Kansans as hole after hole was opened in their line. Odds were stacked in favor of the Hilltop team at Drake, but the Iowa team played no bets, just the game. A safety and a touchdown in the last two minutes of the first half, and another touchdown in the third quarter enabled the Bullpups to conquer, 15-0. Although the fruit was meager, the roots grew strong. Among the forty boys on the yearling squad, seven boasted all-city acclamation and five were all-state athletes in high school. Lightest member of the aggre- gation weighed 155 pounds and heaviest tipped the scales at 230 for a team average of 201 pounds. Chief duty of the frosh during the practice week was to offer scrim- mage for the varsity and to attempt rival formations against Coach Palrang ' s maneuvers. 1940 Freshman Squad 98 BASKETBALL Bluejay Basketball J-itles and honors were many for Coach Eddie Hickey ' s 1940-41 Creighton basketball squad — a high-geared, wizardly passing, uncanny goaling crew which never let up through a 2 5 -game stretch. The season can be summed up as follows — Missouri Valley conference champs, National Col- legiate Athletic Association fifth division playoff kings and consolation winners of its western division tournament. Coach Hickey tutored his Bluejays to sixteen victories against six setbacks in a 2 2 -game regular scheduled season. In Valley records the Hilltoppers finished ahead of the pack with nine wins and three losses, earning the right to battle the Big Six repre- sentative, Iowa State, in the NCAA fifth division playoff tilt. Triumphant over the Cyclones by a 57-48 margin, the Jays went into the western tourney where they copped consolation honors. After dropping their first round game to Washington State ' s big Cougars, 48-39, the Blues took a 45-44 nod from Wyoming for the third place trophy. Edgar S. Hickey Head Coach December 13 December 16 December 19 December 23 December 30 December 31 January January January January January January February February February February February February February February March March March March March 3 7 11 17 18 1 5 13 14 20 24 25 1 7- 18 21 22- 1940-41 Basketball Chart University of South Dakota at Omaha 48-36 Marquette University at Omaha 57 - 12 University of Kentucky at Omaha 54-45 University of Minnesota at Omaha 37-32 Michigan State College at East Lansing 37-29 Michigan State College at East Lansing 29-34 Ohio State University at Columbus 42 - 55 Xavier University at Cincinnati 42 - 39 Washburn College at Omaha 42 - 20 Washington University at Omaha 41 - 17 Oklahoma A M College at Stillwater 31-41 University of Tulsa at Tulsa 45 - 29 Drake University at Des Moines 51 -42 University of Tulsa at Omaha 31 -38 St. Louis University at Omaha 38 - 30 Bradley Tech at Peoria 46 - 52 De Paul University at Chicago 60 - 48 Oklahoma A M College at Omaha 42 - 38 Washington University at St. Louis 33 - 38 St. Louis University at St. Louis 35 - 34 Drake University at Omaha 65 - 57 Washburn College at Topeka 51 - 37 Iowa State College at Kansas City 57-48 Washington State College at Kansas City 39-48 University of Wyoming at Kansas City 45-44 100 A recapitulation of the complete 25-game route shows that the 1940-41 Bluejay team was the high- est scoring aggregation in the university ' s history. The Jays amassed 1,098 points while holding their opponents to 943. They established a new Missouri Valley conference record for per-game scoring with a mark of 42.08. Individual scoring honors for the season went to Ed Beisser, who led the team with 235 points in the 2 5 games. Brownie Jaquay tallied 213 and Captain Don Fleming contributed 186. Beisser and Jaquay ranked third and fifth respectively among Valley scoring leaders. On the coaches ' All-Missouri Valley honor quintet at the season ' s end were Jaquay at forward and Beisser at center. Guard Gene Haldeman was chosen on the second team and Dick Nolan and Fleming rated honor mentions at guard and forward respec- tively. Jaquay was also chosen on the Collegiate All- Star team which plays the professional cage cham- pions in August and was named on a Chicago paper ' s All-Western team. This Creighton five was probably the fastest in the midlands in many a year. The fast-breaking Jays had their opposition always on the go and whether on the long or short end of the count, they never stopped fighting. Always a good money team on the floor, the Blues fur- nished plenty of thrills with their popular run- ' em-ragged style of play. With graduation taking only Captain Don Fleming and Brownie Jaquay from Coach Hickey ' s twelve-man squad, fans are beaming at next season ' s prospects. At present the draft is the only shadow over the path of another strong Bluejay basketball campaign. Don Fleming Captain 1940-41 Varsity Squad 101 rsr Jay-Dakota Tip-off Opens Season 1940-41 Basketball Season Jllaying a jinx team on Friday, December 13, was the fate of Professor Hickey ' s Bluejays in their first test of the season against South Dakota ' s Coyotes on Hilltop boards. The Dakotans were easy 48-36 victims for the Omahans, however. For the opening half the Coyotes offered some mild competition, but they wilted after intermission before a Hilltop barrage led by Don Fleming and Brownie Jaquay, senior veterans. Dakota ' s Albertson topped scorers with 12 points. Captain Fleming headed Creighton ' s list with five fielders and one charity toss while Jaquay was close behind with five netters. There was no beating around the basket in Creighton ' s victory over Marquette in Omaha, December 16, that is, not on the Blues ' part. The 57-12 rout by the Jays was the worst licking given one team by the other in 30 years of Marquette-Bluejay cage rivalries. The Creightons tried 57 field attempts and connected for 23, hit 11 out of 13 charity tries. Marquette didn ' t get a bucket until 15 minutes had elapsed, trailed at the rest period, 26-7. It was a team scoring parade for the Omahans. Jaquay paced the attack with 12 points as Beisser bagged 11. Next foes of the Bluejays were a tall group of mountain boys from the Kentucky Bluegrass region, who invaded the Omaha camp, December 18. When the shootin ' was over, Creighton had a 54-45 edge. Up to halftime the Dixie men war a feudin ' right smartly, trailing at the whistle, 2 7-24. They couldn ' t match the Hilltop fast-break and under- basket defense during the second period, however, as Fleming and Nolan, with 12 counters apiece, showed the way to a Creighton victory. Last game on Creighton ' s pre-Valley card at home featured Minnesota university ' s Golden Gophers, December 23. It was one of those close affairs which kept fans on edge until the Jays pulled away in the closing minutes to win, 37-32. Creighton was never behind, but only far enough in front to give spectators the willies. The Omahans led at the rest period, 20-18. Min- nesota knotted it at 26-26 shortly after intermission, and the Hilltoppers could get no more than a two-point advantage until the final three minutes. Gene Haldeman ' s connections from way out saved the Blues from a disaster. He contributed 13 points and his last two long shots, along with one from the corner by Fitzgerald, gave Creighton the needed margin. Carlson ' s 14 counters led the Gophers. After the Gopher fracas Coach Hickey headed his band of Bluejays east for a four-game road trip into Michigan and Ohio, a trip that netted a split percentage. Creighton opened a two-game series with Michigan State ' s Spartans, December 30, at Lansing. The initial contest ended in a 37-29 Blue victory after a hard-fought affair. The game was on even terms most of the way, was tied at 17-all at halftime. Neither team led by more than two points until the Hilltoppers pulled away at the end. Beisser bucketed six field goals to take scoring honors. A second battle with the Spartans was not so successful for the Omahans. On the following evening it was once more a fight on even terms for 35 minutes, after which Michigan forged ahead on a rally and handed Creighton its first defeat of the year, 34-29. The Hickeymen were minus Big Ed Beisser the greatest part of the evening. He A Pile-up Under the Basket Kentuckians Can ' t Stop Nolan was guilty of three personals early, warmed the bench most of the first half and went out on a fourth shortly after intermission. It was mainly a defensive encounter, both clubs playing cautious ball. Center Mekules of Michigan hit for 11 points to top the scoring list, while Jaquay netted four baskets for Creighton. Ohio State ' s revamped Buckeyes were too much for a tired Bluejay quintet two nights later in Columbus. With their lanky sophomore center, Roger Jorgensen, dropping goals in from all angles to contribute 20 points, the Bucks planted another defeat on Creighton, 55-42. Creighton was off to an early 12-4 lead and was in front, 26-18, with six minutes of the first half remaining, but the Ohioans came up with a flurry of baskets to take a 30-27 advantage before the half ended. The Nebraskans were outplayed in every department the rest of the way, and with Jorgensen doing his dirty work, they couldn ' t catch up. Jaquay was the leading Jay with 12 counters and Beisser followed with 10. At Cincinnati the following night, the Blues decisioned a Xavier university five, 42-39, after a close struggle. Gene Haldeman potted consistently in the first half to give the Jays a 23-13 halftime margin. Five times during the second period the Mus- keteers came within three points of Creighton ' s edge, but shots by Beisser and Fleming enabled the Hilltoppers to cling to their command, despite the final ejection of both Beisser and Haldeman on personals. Haldeman paced the Creighton attack with 12 tallies as Beisser connected for 9. It was the wind-up of a four-game excursion and the Jays turned back toward Omaha where they were to open their Missouri Valley conference campaign against Washburn, January 7. Blues and St. Louis Battle For Rebound The Ichabods from Topeka put up a fair show for the opening half, trailing by 15-9 at intermission, but they wilted under a Bluejay barrage in the second frame and Creighton began Valley action with a 42-20 triumph. Minus little Dick Nolan, who was riding the bench with a charley horse, the Omahans had trouble in getting started, but with Ed Beisser leading the way with a 14 point contribution, they soon chalked up a long lead on the Kansans. Hickey swept his reserve ranks, everyone but injured Nolan seeing action. A slick passing game and sure-shot basket attack was the conquering force ap- plied by the Blues on Washington of St. Louis to the tune of 41-17, in Omaha on January 11. A sport sampler night crowd of 4,000 watched Creighton turn the heat on early and keep the fire fed as it ran the Missourians ragged with a never-let-up attack. Even when Coach Hickey cleaned his bench and stuck in his subs the Bears couldn ' t make a fight of it, so the Hilltoppers racked up victory number two in the Valley chase. Gene Haldeman ' s four buckets took point honors. First conference setback for the Jays came on January 17 at Stillwater, when they dropped a 41-31 verdict to the Oklahoma Aggies, defending champs. With an air-tight defense working perfectly, the Blues held a 12-11 edge at half time. Aggie Mentor Hank Iba was home in bed with the flu, but he telephoned instructions to his lads during the rest period. It was pretty close until 10 minutes remained in the game when the Ags uncovered one of their famous home-court scoring sprees. With little L. J. Eggleson in command, the Cowboys began hit- ting from all corners and collected 22 points be- fore things were over. Eggleson ' s 17 counters were disastrous to Creighton as he took scoring honors. Jaquay topped the Omahans with 12. The Blue jays spent a much more pleasant evening in Tulsa, January 18, where they stopped the Golden Hurricane by a 45-29 count. Creigh- ton ' s run- ' em-ragged offense once again had the opposition completely dismayed. After grabbing an early lead the Nebraskans were never headed. Scoring was divided evenly among the Omahans, Beisser led with 9 points and Jaquay garnered 8. It was a usual wild and wooly affair between Creighton and Drake in Des Moines, February 1, but with superior goaling the Jays came out on top, 51-42. Snarling mad during the first stanza, the Bulldogs came off at intermission on the front end of a 21-20 count. After the second whistle, however, Creighton wasted no time in muzzling them. Ed Beisser tallied 13 points to lead scorers, despite his ejection on personals early in the second period. Nolan bagged 12. Fans who sat in on the Tulsa-Creighton contest in Omaha, February 5, saw a typical David-Goliath battle. Taking advantage of every break, the smaller Okla- homans garnered an early lead, hawked rebound after rebound and were content to play keep-away and coast to a 38-31 upset. The Tulsans sat up a rigid defense and had the Blues completely rattled with their crafty style. Ehlers netted five goals to cop point honors. Fleming, Nolan and Langer were high for Creighton with 8 counters apiece. Next visitors to the Hilltop court were the St. Louis Billikens, February 8. Creigh- ton had a warm fight on its hands and it might have had a different conclusion had it not been for Gene Haldeman ' s sharp bead on the basket. He racked up 15 points as the Blues won out, 38-30. Haldeman Fires Against Aggies Herb Van Deven kept the Bills going with 15 points also, but Haldeman ' s consistent marks- manship kept up with the St. Louis ace as the Bluejays were saved from a second disaster before a home crowd. A road trip into Illinois was the next hop on Creighton ' s schedule. It was a jaunt which was to bring plenty of prestige to the 1940-41 Hill- toppers. Coach Hickey headed his lads to Peoria for a stop at Bradley Tech on January 13, and to Chicago on the following evening, where, on a coliseum doubleheader, the Blues won the praise and ovations of Chicago Basket- balldom. At Peoria the first night, Creighton met one of the better midwestern quintets in Bradley Tech ' s Braves. Behind 30-21 at halftime, the Omahans returned to stage a brilliant comeback, but it fell short of victory. Final reckoning was a 52-46 win for Bradley. Heading the Brave war-party was one Chris Hansen, who hit the ring for 23 points, which managed to stave off any late Blue threats. Jaquay scored 14 coun- ters and Fleming netted 13. Loss of Beisser and Haldeman on personals threw a wrench in the Jay attack. In Chicago the following evening, Creighton hit the jackpot. Big-time play seemed to be right up the Omahans ' alley as they laced De Paul ' s hapless Demons, 60-48, in a neat exhibition of fire wagon offense and expert marksmanship. The Nebraskans had an 18-10 command after 10 minutes of play and made it 28-18 at intermission. After 12 minutes of the second stanza were gone, they were in front 52-33, and Coach Hickey started running in his reserve ranks. It was then that De Paul crawled up to the final difference, after being completely outclassed by a Hilltop outfit determined to make good its bid for glory. Brownie Jaquay had his best night of the year as he split the net from all posi- Drake Watches Beisser Connect Beisser Scores Against Iowa State tions, to garner 18 points. Little Dick Nolan shoved in 15 points and Ed Beisser tallied six fielders. Crucial, was what they called the Creighton-Oklahoma Aggie tiff on the Hill- top floor, February 20, and that it was as the Jays turned back the defending champs, 42-38. It was the game in Missouri Valley records, the winner taking the spotlight as likely king of the conference. The Omahans got off to an early lead and were never headed. They were in front at half time, 20-15, and opened with a scoring barrage after the rest period which netted them a 38-25 favor with 10 minutes to go. It then looked pretty rosy for the Creighton crew, but the Ags were not to be that easy. When the Jays turned toward a stalling game the Oklahomans opened up and narrowed the margin to four points. Then it was that the Bluejays came back with a brilliant passing and defensive game to win out. Brownie Jaquay shared scoring honors with Schwertfeger, big Cowboy center, as both connected for 11 counters. Dick Nolan bagged 10. But while Hilltop fans were still shouting over the beating the Bluejays handed the Aggies, Hickey ' s lads were on a disappointing road trip into St. Louis, the Valley circuit ' s upset town. The Omahans journeyed to the Missouri me- tropolis for games with Washington, February 24, and with St. Louis on the following evening. Both teams had knocked-off Oklahoma ' s Aggies the week before, so neither had any respect for Creighton ' s greatness. The disappointing part of the trip came on the first night when the Bears, hitting from all angles and positions, kept the Jay attack slowed down long enough to finish on the far end of a 38-33 score. The Missourians grabbed an early lead and Washington State Sees Jaquay ' s One-Hander managed to hold it most of the way. Creighton went ahead, 31-28, midway in the second half, but Jack Darnton and Hal Globig found the basket for a hot streak which put the Bears back on top. Both connected for 10 points as did Beisser for the Blues. On the other side of town next evening, the Blues saw their chances for Valley honors hanging narrowly in the balance in the late minutes of the St. Louis affair. They just managed to shade the Bills, 35-34. The Jays pulled away to a 21-15 halftime lead and increased it after intermis- sion, but the Missourians found the range and came from behind to take a 32-26 command in the waning minutes. A Bluejay rally, however, gave the Hilltoppers their final margin of victory. St. Louis fans went into an uproar in the last minute when travelling was called on Billiken Herb Van Deven as he dropped in a field goal which would have provided the winning tally. Ed Beisser topped the scoring column with 14 points, as Van Deven tallied 13. When the fireworks were over in the Bluejay-Drake fracas, March 1, on the Hill- top, the Valley record of 125 points in one game was missed by only three points, as the Blues won out, 65-57. A 16-point Creighton lead with six minutes to . go melted as the Drakes narrowed the count to 53-51, but the Omahans came back to life in the |fe end to hold on to the lead. Beisser exploded for 19 points to lead scorers. Final step to the Valley throne for Coach Hickey ' s lads was over the perennial Washburn jinx in Topeka, March 7, by a margin of 51-37. For 30 minutes it appeared as if Washburn might once again block Creighton ' s bid to honors, but a torrid Jay basket barrage in the final 10 minutes turned a close affair into a rout. Wash- burn ' s Dougherty topped scoring with 18 points as Jaqu ay hit for 15. Ralph Langer turned in a brilliant last half performance to spark the Hill- top victory. First taste of national honors for the Bluejays came at Kansas City, March 18, in the fifth division playoff battle with Iowa State. It was a pleasant taste too, as the Hill toppers earned a berth in the western tourney with a 57-48 triumph over the Cyclones. Ed Beisser turned in a classic defensive performance and also bagged 16 points. Dick Nolan supplied fire for a closing thrust as he scored 1 1 counters. Washington State ' s 230 pounds of Paul Lindeman looked like Mount Rainier itself to the Bluejays in the tourney opener at Kansas City ' s auditorium, March 21. Lindeman scorched the strings with 26 points as his club ousted Creighton from the championship picture by a 48-39 score. Definitely off their usual rapid-fire game, the Blues were stymied by the tall Westerners. Only onc e did the Hilltop team show signs of its old spark, bouncing back from a 25-14 half time deficit at the start of the second period to narrow the margin to 2 7-22. Dick Nolan ' s 14 points topped the Blues. With a 45-44 nod over Wyoming ' s Cowboys on the following evening, which gave them the consolation trophy, the Hickeymen wrote finis to their 1940-41 season. Captain Don Fleming was very much at the controls of his team as he bucketed 1 7 points to lead the way to final victory. The Punchers were off to a 15-5 lead in the first 10 minutes, but Fleming ' s sly engineering put his mates in command at intermission, 24-20. With two minutes to go, the Blues were out in front, 40-38. Fleming sank two goals as did Wyoming ' s Stranigan, and with 20 seconds left to play, Dick Nolan dropped in a free-gratis try. Nolan ' s Push-Shot Tallies Against Wyoming Freshman Basketball LJnder the tutorship of Coach Bill Ziesel, the 1940-41 Creighton freshman cagers kept alive the traditional Hilltop frosh power-pace by winning nine of their ten scheduled games. Opening the season with a 45-34 win over the Omaha Lido Club, December 13, the yearlings were off on an eight-game winning streak. Roman Roh brought his Creighton-studded Northern Natural Gas team of ex-Bluejays to the Hilltop as the frosh ' s seventh foe. The former Creighton varsity men failed to catch the flying youngsters, going down under a 47-25 barrage. With an early season 46-26 victory over the Hebron Junior College in the scorebook, Coach Ziesel took his first-year men to Hebron ' s floor for a return game. The outstaters reversed the decision on the Jays with a 48-29 score, cutting the frosh wins at eight. Playing against an iron-man Oakland, Iowa Collegian team, March 1, the frosh closed their regular season at home on top of a big 51-36 count. The annual post-season game with the Creighton Alumni Immortals was not played this year. Plans for the game were all arranged and the Immortals were even expecting an old-man-darkhorse upset over the frosh in the yearly fracas, but the game was cancelled as dates of the classic conflicted with the varsity ' s national championship bid in the NCAA tourney. With a season ' s total of 463 points, the Yearlings ' offensive record averaged better than 46 counters per game. Opponents ' totals numbered 292, an average game score of 29. JK jWBa .flfflSH • H0SH SH ■L k 1940-41 Freshman Squad 112 MINOR SPORTS J. V. Duce Belford Director of Intramurals Intramural Sports -1VJ.0RE than 300 men stu- dents stacked their books in their closet corners long enough to romp in the in- tramural sports program drafted this past year by J. V. Duce Belford, director, and his two student assistants, John Enis and John Popa. On Belford ' s sundry menu were basketball, golf, tennis, softball, ping- pong, swimming and track. As in past years, the cage sport was king through- out the winter. During the court cam- paign, 32 teams were on the band-wagon and a new playoff system found 22 of them in the final fight for the university crown, which was won by Phi Beta Pi. About 250 players took part in the games. At a meeting of club officials in the fall, rules for the season ' s play were drawn up. Varsity team players and letter winners were prohibited from participating. No freshman footballer or basketballer, after the first night of mural-play, could take part. Players had to see action in one- third of their team ' s games during the season to be eligible for the final tournament. Tourney teams were permitted to carry only ten men on their squads. In order to even play as much as possible and to accommodate the large number of teams, three leagues were formed. Officials were given their choice of entering a strong Major league or a weaker Minor league, Phi Beta Pi Intramural Basketball Champs 114 Phi Beta Pi Battles Merrvt Macs in Finals where play also hit a blitz tempo at times. The Fraternity league was composed of teams wearing Greek-letter insignia. In the Fraternity loop were the following teams: Alpha Chi Kappa, Delta Sigma Delta, Delta Sigma Pi, Delta Theta Phi, Gamma Eta Gam- ma, Lambda Phi Mu, Phalanx, Phi Beta Epsilon, Phi Beta Pi, Phi Chi. Phi Epsilon, Phi Rho Sigma, Pi Lambda Phi, and Xi Psi Phi. Major league entries were: Angels, Cardinals, Dowling Reds, House of Rose, Merry Macs, Mikadoes, Pharmacy and Press Club. In the Minor circuit were: Cowboys, Dentistry, Dowling Blues, Four Cheers, Four Rahs, Novices, Outlaws, Smyths, Termites, Wareham Flashes and Wolves. Before the regular campaigning opened, teams warmed-up with a pre-season tourney in which two losses eliminated an entry. Wading through the field of 19 participants to the title were the Merry Macs, unbeaten in seven games. They nosed out the House of Rose in the finals, 23-19. Phi Beta Pi, university champion, was not in this meet because its schedule conflicted with the medical school ' s semester exams. Baptisimal play in the regular league season was carded for Thursday night, January 4. The fraternity brothers paired off on Sunday afte rnoons and the two other loops battled on week-day evenings. Final standings in the leagues had johnEnis the Phi Betas in front of the Frat loop, student Director 115 Merry Macs Merry Macs on top of the Major circuit and Dentistry and Wareham Flashes knotted for Minor league honors. From the giant entry of 22 final tourney teams, the Betas went through to win the Intramural championship. It was an easy path ahead for them up to the title clash with the Merry Macs, who had a four-point edge with five minutes left in the game. The Betas then hit a hot streak and grabbed a 29-25 margin which was good at the end. Pharmacy took consolation honors in the meet, with a 22-17 victory over Dentistry. Following are the selections for the first, second and third all-tournament teams. First team: Forwards — Timm, Merry Macs, and Carr, Pharmacy; Center — Sullivan, Phi Beta Pi; Guards — Larkin, Merry Macs, and Hasik, Phi Beta Pi. Second team: Forwards — Hennessey, Press Club, and Pharmacy 116 Dentistry Langenfeld, Merry Macs; Center — Van Berkum, Dowling; Guards — Nichols, Phi Beta Pi, and Motl, Pharmacy. Third team: Forwards — Kurth, Dentistry, and Mathiasen, Press Club; Center — Mullaney, Merry Macs; Guards — Reedy, Mikadoes, and Hanten, Press Club. Phi Betas ' Bernie Sullivan was chosen the outstanding player of the meet, and Les Musante of the same team was named the best sportsman. Bill Hennessey of the Press Club was high scorer in the tourney with 42 points. While basketball was holding the controlling interest in the intra- murals, plenty of action was taking place in other sports. In the swim- ming meet, which was run off early in November, three special races were carded. Two of these were won by Brownie Jaquay. The Torpedo I 1 Press Club 117 Action in League Play placed first in the 50-yard free style, copped the 50-yard breast stroke and came in third in the 50-yard backstroke. A fall golf tourney was halted in its final round, with a junior, Jim Rouse, defending school champ, and Irv Ziegman, sophomore threat and former Highland links king, scheduled to clash. A return all-school match was held in the spring. At ping-pong, Al Lustgarten, defending champion, tightened his grip around the crown by downing Frank Ragen, a freshman, in the finals. Jack Gleason and John Mullaney were the other semi-finalists. Nick Taylor won the billiard title by beating Eldred Arch. Eleven cue-artists were entered in this tournament. Track, always the popular spring sport, was to open with the ap- pearance of warm weather. Softball and tennis were also on the spring Golf Clinic Session in the Gym 118 PlNG-PONGISTS RAGEN AND LuSTGARTEN list of affairs. Four softball teams fought for the university champion- ship being defended by Jay-Tigers. Wareham ' s four-team intra-hall league provided action for its residents and the cream of the crop from this hall once again battled Dowling ' s aggregation to settle the traditional dormitory feud. To this program of events were added refresher courses in golf and tennis, free of charge, by Omaha club-professionals. One-hour ses- sions were arranged and held on the gymnasium floor. Scheduled to make appearances before the Hilltop enthusiasts were: Professors Stanley Davies, Field Club; Johnny Morris. Happy Hollow; Bill Schuchart, High- land; Frank Cormaci, Ralston, and Johnny Goodman, former National Open champ. Creighton ' s intramural program in the past few years has become one of the best in the Missouri Valley conference. Arch and Taylor in Billiard Finals 119 Men ' s Rifle Team Sergeant Curtis D. Kier Coach With several veterans form- ing the nucleus of his squad, Sergeant Curtis D. Kier, rifle team coach, turned out what has been acclaimed the best shooting aggregation ever to represent Creighton. The team swept through ten straight matches without a loss. After eliminating all local competi- tion, Creighton defeated Iowa State in a dual meet on the Hilltop range, 1851 to 1829. In a return engagement on the Staters ' range, the Omahans again copped, 1361 to 1348. At the Indoor Camp Perry matches at Kemper Military Academy in Booneville, Missouri, Creighton ' s advanced team placed third and the basics finished sixth in a field of entries from all over the south and midwest. Don Werner totaled the highest aggregate score in his division. At Wichita, Kansas, the Hilltop riflers took second place with 1382 points, in a meet with Wichita university, Kansas State college and Ne- braska university. Joe Fitzgerald was high man in the tourney with 284 points. From Wichita Sergeant Kier took his men to Grand Island where they copped the Nebraska State Rifle Association championship. Members of the rifle squad were: Don Werner, John Linstrom, Richard Grabow, Bob Koterba, Jack Raapke, Joe Fitzgerald, Robert Buck, Rowley Blakeney, Dayton Rasmussen, Ray Zowada, Wilson Myers, Ed McCarten and Jim Cosgrove. f f5 in ipi ' yiH 120 Dr. Leo V. Jacks Coach Coed Rifle Team vJunning to a successful year of marksmanship, the girls ' rifle team, coached by Dr. Leo V. Jacks, took a top spot in the annals of feminine rifle competition. Besides ranking among the leaders of Kemper Military Academy ' s Indoor Camp Perry meet, the Hilltop Annie Oakleys outfired eleven of sixteen postal match opponents during the year. At Kemper, the first team placed second in its division, just two points behind the University of Wichita, while the B team finished in sixth place in its class. First team members were: Jane Connell, Mary Alyce Hop- kins, Jeanne Mary Lund, Imogene Cooper and Virginia Fortune. On the B team were: Rosemary O ' Brien, Velma Nedley, Vernile Verschoor, Marjorie Tobin and Marilyn Dugdale. Individual shooters who made the trip were: Mary Kay Moran, Irene Konat and Barbara Jean Vaughn. Mary Alyce Hopkins won the girls ' grand aggregate prize while expert medals in the individual prone competition were won by Jane Connell, Vernile Verschoor, Jeanne Mary Lund, Marjorie Tobin and Miss Hopkins. In postal matches during the past year the team defeated the univer- sities of Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Washington, Chicago, Wichita, Purdue, Maine, Michigan and Washington of St. Louis and Coe college and lost to Northwestern, Oregon, George Washington, Kansas State and Minnesota. 121 Elinor Marsh Director Jeanne Lund Director Coed Sports v oeds of Creighton university and affiliated schools had a full intramural program during the past year, responding to a new plan whereby every student of the university is encouraged to participate in some sport. Under the direction of Duce Belford, who was assisted by Elinor Marsh and Jeanne Lund, coeds took part in swimming, ping-pong and basketball competition. On December 22, Intramural Director Belford announced that each Monday evening would be ladies ' night in the gymnasium, the basketball court, rifle range, hand -ball courts and swimming pool being reserved for the feminine students. Special golf and tennis forums, led by prominent Omaha professionals, were held during the spring. All students who had an interest in either of these fields were invited to attend. Twenty coeds battled it out for the girls ' tennis trophy and two flights of gal golfers skirmished for the links title. Nurses at St. Joseph ' s and St. Catherine ' s hospitals held several round-robin basket- ball tourneys. They also took part in swimming meets and in several other sports. As part of the Red Cross Life Saving program, a large number of nurses from both schools received special first aid instruction as well as swimming lessons. Each year has shown a wider interest and larger participation in the coed sports program at Creighton. It has developed from one or two sports with perhaps ten con- tenders to a fairly complete schedule with approximately eighty coeds taking an active part. Designed to furnish both recreation and exercise to the girls, their sports are both competitive and non-competitive. If coed enrollment and interest in sports continues to increase, it may eventually develop into a complete intramural program. An arrangement similar to the boys ' schedule, only on a smaller scale, is the wish of feminine muralists for the coming years. Directors are striving for that end. Nurses Battle for Cage Honors .... Coed Golfers Book III PUBLICATIONS Bill Davis Co-Editor Bill Monaghan Co-Editor The 1941 Bluejay -Dattlin ' Bill Bluejay, who had his beak in just about all campus affairs during the past year, became the theme of The 1941 Bluejay — a blend of color, newness, originality, humor and spirit. Battlin ' Bill, now a well-known Hilltop figure, was used to charac- terize the different phases of Creighton life as pictured in The Bluejay. From cover to cover he appears as he has throughout the year, a symbol of Creighton spirit. His comical airs gave artists an opportunity to pic- ture him in many humorous moods. Each sub-title page of the book was introduced by showing him in one of his funny antics. The white and blue cover design featuring the radiating wave effect, which was carried throughout the book, also kept within the Creighton theme. An entirely new innovation, the inn-sheet design, with the school song, The White and the Blue, on a background of an air-view photo- graph of the campus, fitted in well with the theme. This idea brought about an entertaining effect. In the fore-part of the publication, editors at- tempted to vary the styles of past yearbooks by supplying a new-style color section which might enrich reader attraction. The four-color process picture of the Administra- tion building is something new on Bluejay opening pages. In using hand- RoiJKRT GaII IIII.R Photo Editor Betty Blackburne Society Editor 124 Joseph P. Murphy Moderator lettering instead of the usual printing type, an informal touch was obtained. Zinc duo-tone etchings, presenting character-study, introduced each of the four main-divisions of The Bluejay. Here, the radiating wave effect was also used, and a new feature, figure draw- ings, typified the part of the book which they represented. The hand -lettering also added a new tinge to these pages of the book. Make-up features included the wider use of bleed-off pictures, a cross-balance through the book, an informal writing style, suggestive campus scenes through- out the departmental copy and the super-imposed individual photographs of players upon action backgrounds in both the football and basketball sections. A new staff arrangement was made this year, whereby the editorial duties were divided between two co-editors, Bill Monaghan and Bill Davis, both sophomores in the school of journalism. Davis was in charge of athletics and activities, while Monaghan handled administration and organizations. Betty Blackburne was society editor and Bob Gauthier was photo editor. Several other students aided in writing copy. They were: James Muldoon, Herb Conley, Henry Bristowe, John Popa, Ben Haller, Jeanne Lund, Don Lee and Ted Hatch. Harold Gordon was in charge of advertising for the book. Moderator of The Bluejay was Joseph P. Murphy. Staff at Work 125 Creightonian Weekly organ of information on the Hilltop is The Creightonian, five-star final of the school of journalism, which is published on Wednesday morning, 28 times during the school year and which goes to all students, graduate subscribers, alumni and friends of the Jesuit society. Endeavoring to give a complete campus news review and to promulgate the ideas and ideals of the Catholic Church, the publication serves as a vehicle of student and faculty opinion. That The Creigh- tonian is thoroughly perused is proved whenever a news item is missed. Then it is that the various school and departmental heads notify the editors and the moderator. Heading the editorial staff for the past year was Managing Editor Herbert L. Conley, who with his capable board of assistants guided the paper through a banner year. Dr. Stuart A. Mahuran, director of the school of journalism, is moder- ator of the publication and Joseph P. Murphy, instructor in the school of journalism, is its business manager. The Creightonian ranks among leading college newspapers of the country and carries an All-American honor rating in makeup, news coverage, accuracy and all-around jour- nalistic content. Members of the staff serving under Conley for the past year were: Kenneth Hop- pens, city editor; Leo Meyerson, assistant managing editor; Ted Hatch, assistant city editor; John Enis, sports editor; John Popa, assistant sports editor; Jeanne Lund, Herbert L. Conley Managing Editor Deadline Time in the Newsroom 126 makeup editor and circulation manager; Ethel Tom- brink, society editor; Lillian Karty, assistant society editor; James Muldoon, feature editor, and Richard Biglin and George Farrell, staff artists. So that freshmen and sophomores in the school of journalism may get an idea of what is in store for them during their last two years, actual experience is given them in a contest in which each class edits one week ' s edition of the paper, taking over regular staff positions. This year, judges James Keogh, World-Herald re- porter; Dr. Lawrence Cusack, associate professor of economics, and John Enis, journalism senior, pro- claimed a sophomore scoop over first-year students. John Popa was managing editor for the sophs and Joe Cronin handled the reins of the freshman sheet. The annual struggle between the all-girls ' and all- boys ' staffs in March was decided in favor of the feminine reporters. George Farrell was managing editor for the boys and Jeanne Lund headed the girls ' staff. Judges were Marion McClintock, continuity writer at radio station KOIL, and Robert Dippel, former journalism student. Besides writing and assembling news for the paper, staff members also went down to the print shop each Tuesday evening to do actual makeup work and to face last minute problems which only a newspaper knows when deadline time is near. At the composing room students learned each step in the publication of the paper and gained knowledge of the various processes in the back room. At the seventh annual journalism banquet held this year at the Fontenelle hotel, staffs for the paper and the annual for the coming school year were named. Chosen by the journalism faculty, The Creightonian crew was announced by Dr. Mahuran, and editors of The Bluejay were named by Professor Murphy. Dr. S. A. Mahuran Moderator Staff Makes up Paper in Print Shop 127 Board of Editors Convene Creighton Quarterly Shadows J s the school year neared an end there were drastic changes in sight for Shadows, university literary quarterly. In an effort to stimulate reader interest in the publication through an almost complete change of style and content, the magazine was to be modernized in many ways. Under the direction of the Rev. T. N. Jorgensen, S.J., representatives of three of the Hilltop ' s departments served on the five-man board of editors, which included: Henry Fox Bristowe and John Langdon of the college of arts and sciences; Betty Blackburne and Jeanne Lund of the school of journalism, and James Muldoon of the college of commerce. Steps were first taken toward modern- ization and improvement of the publica- tion in March. The editorial board hoped to complete arrangements for the tran- sition in time to present the May issue as a sample for student approval. Editors planned to include current topics of in- terest in the magazine in addition to strictly literary material. Type sizes were to be changed, higher grade paper to be used and a new cover design adopted. The use of half-tone cuts with the resultant appearance of good pictures in the publication was also included in the plan of the editors. This was the nine- Rev.t:: .Jorgensen, sj. teenth y ear of continuous publication Moderator for Shadows. 128 Creighton Alumnus JA-eeping all Hilltop grads informed of their alma mater and draw- ing them into a more closely organized group is The Creighton Alumnus, offi- cial publication of the Creighton Uni- versity Alumni association. Published monthly from October to June, the Alumnus is sent free of charge to all graduates and former students whose classes have graduated. This is Hugh M. Higgins ' fourth year as editor of the publication. Annual policy of the magazine is the promotion of the yearly Alumni Loyalty Fund drive which maintains the general alumni fund. Also among its projects are the annual Homecoming, scholarship drives, football ticket campaigns and Alumni spring convocation. Among features in the magazine the past year were the monthly arti- cles by the deans presenting the history and describing the phases of work in their respective schools and colleges. Alumnitems , containing news of grads from coast to coast, was a regular feature of the publication, and Bluejay Sportales kept readers constantly in touch with Hilltop athlet- ics. By picturing various phases of campus life and activity, the editor obtained an added effect on the cover design and also in the body of the magazine. The boosting of Johnny Knolla for the College All-Star grid team was a policy of The Alumnus the past year. Hugh M. Higgins Editor Off the Press 129 Joseph P. Murphy Director Ad-Bureau vJrganized in 1936 within the school of journalism by Joseph P. Murphy, who is still its director, the Creighton University Advertising bureau keeps Hilltop publications on a sound financial basis. So that there can be no dissatisfac- tion among solicitors and advertisers, all Creighton advertising for any Hilltop publication has to be approved by Murphy. Previously many individuals representing various periodicals were constantly petitioning merchants to purchase space in Creighton publi- cations. A much more sounder and safer policy is now used. Publications served by the bureau, besides various football and basket- ball programs and the student directory, are The Bluejay and The Creightonian. Assisting Murphy on the bureau is Harold Gordon, who is serving his third year as student advertising manager. Joe Cronin was added to the staff this year to aid Gordon in the task of filing enough adds to cover the expense of The Creightonian each week and to distribute ad- vertising space for The Bluejay. Sincere efforts were made this year to give the advertiser the best all-around results. The bureau advised customers as to which publication was the most effective medium for their particular purposes. Harold Gordon and Joseph Cronin 130 Vc T ■■ ! itU Y3 iia j ti3i5 , ' v ] ' ■■ il ' SPIRITUAL LIFE T l l fa !fSB ?S B i iKS Z? lff? Spiritual Life INI ever to desert thee, never to say or do anything against thee, and never to permit others to do anything against thy honor. These are the solemn words worthy of one who seeks to honor God in His Blessed Mother. They form a pledge of unbroken trust taken by all mem- bers of the Sodality of Our Lady, axis of all spiritual activity at Creighton. The Sodality proposes more than an ordinary degree of earnest and practical Christian virtue. It is not limited to fostering the personal piety of its members, but instructs them in the method of Christian zeal and charity also, stimulating in them the performance of beneficent social works. Each of the eight departments of the university has its Sodality unit and these, along with the so- dalities of the associated schools, St. Joseph ' s school of nursing, St. Catherine ' s school of nursing, Duchesne college and St. Mary ' s college, form the Omaha College Sodality union. On the governing board of the union this year were: Hugh Fitzpatrick, president; Dan Kelly, vice president; Florence York, secretary; Louis Morrison, treasurer, and Mary Clare Severin, corresponding-secre- tary. Director of the Sodality at Creighton and moderator of the union is the Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S.J., student counsellor. The Rev. Henry W. Linn, S.J., is assistant director. Each unit in the university has its own board of officers, and sends two consultors Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S.J. Student Counsellor The Altar Boys ' Guild 132 Students Hear Mass in St. John ' s Church to assist in the government of the union. Officers in the schools this year included: College of arts and sciences: Dan Kelly, prefect; Leo Dulacki, first assistant; Leo Cassel, second assistant; Gus Palmesano, secretary, and Robert Prendergast, treasurer. College of commerce: Dan Lynch, prefect; Romayne Roberts, first assistant; Joseph McElligott, second assistant; Melvin Steffes, secretary, and Paul Boisseree, treasurer. School of dentistry: Joseph Vincent, prefect; Robert Golonka, first assistant, and C. William Sauser, secretary. School of journalism: John Enis, prefect; Richard Biglin, first assistant, and Ben Haller, secretary. School of law: Clement Pedersen, prefect; Stanley Oliverius, first assistant; Emmet Tinley, second assistant, and Louis Morrison, secretary. College of pharmacy: Thomas Keleher, prefect; Kenneth Dailey, first assistant; James Carr, second assistant, and Charles Kusleika, secretary. School of medicine: Gerald Merline, prefect; Eugene Walsh, first assistant; Hugh Fitz- patrick, second assistant, and Roy Matteri, secretary. Mass for the undergraduate students is celebrated each Friday morning of the school year in St. John ' s church and is followed by a short sermon from the director. First Friday of the month is Communion day for all sodalists. Annual three-day retreats were made by all stu- dents of the university at the close of the first semes- ter. Two separate weeks of retreat exercises were held for the convenience of both professional and non-pro- fessional schools. The Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., national director of the Sodality and editor of the Queen ' s Work, con- ducted the Catholic professional students ' retreat at St. John ' s, December 4, 5 and 6. The Rev. Clement Rev. Henry w. Linn, s.j. F. De Muth, S.J., professor of theology at St. Mary ' s Assistant Director 133 Hugh Fitzpatrick Union President Daniel Kelly Arts Joseph Vincent Dentistry Daniel Lynch Commerce seminary, gave the retreat for non-Catholic professional students in the Moot Court room of the Law building on the same dates. On January 29, 30 and 31 the Rev. Lawrence L. Cusack, S.J., instructor in philosophy at Regis college, was master of the Catholic undergraduate retreat at St. John ' s. At the same time the Rev. Carl F. Kruger, S.J., of St. Louis university, conducted the non-Catholic under- graduate retreat in the Moot Court room. Functioning about the Sodality are numerous religious organizations on the campus through which specific activities are promoted. The Apostleship of Prayer encourages devotion to the Sacred Heart and enables the student to acquire a zeal in the interests of Our Lord. The Xavier Forum acquaints its members with the activities of the missions and studies missionary problems throughout the year. Officers The Senior Catholic Action Club 134 John Enis Journalism Clement Pedersen Law Thomas Keleher Pharmacv Gerald Merline Medicine this year were: David Redle, president; James Kelly, vice president; Patrick Garvey, secretary, and Jean Marie Roach, corresponding-secre- tary. Offering an opportunity for discussion of current topics in the field of Catholic action is the Catholic Action club. The club has two sec- tions, one for upperclassmen and the other for freshmen and sophomores. Officers of the Senior unit this year were: Henry F. Bristowe and Edward Loxterkamp, joint-chairmen, and Anne Schuetz, Eileen Boler, Patricia Tighe, and Mary Jane Smith, corresponding-secretaries. In the Junior unit Robert Dorsey and Richard Nolan were joint-chairmen and Marie Dolezal, Margaret Farrell, Elizabeth Barrett and Julie Ann Heffernan were secretaries. The Altar Boys ' Guild renders its services at the masses in St. John ' s The Junior Catholic Action Club 135 and at other church functions of the university. Martin Miller was presi- dent of the organization this year. Rendering honor to the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of each month is the Sacred Sentinel service which adores during the hours of exposition in St. John ' s and during Forty Hours devotions in parish churches. The Sodality Choir sings at all student Masses and spiritual functions. It is directed by the Rev. Floyd A. Brey, S.J. The Ushers ' club is in charge of seating arrangements and keeps records of attendances. Robert Hoffman was president this year. The Medical and Law Forums meet to study moral ethics underlying complexities of their respective professions. Gerald Merline was presi- dent and George Moffitt, vice president of the medical unit. In the law unit Clement Pedersen was president and Louis Morrison, vice president. On the calendar of events during the school year was the induction of 121 candidates into the Sodality on February 28, after they had served a probation period of two months. On March 22 a Motivation day for the Omaha district was held under the auspices of the Omaha Sodality union. Hugh Fitzpatrick was in charge of arrangements. The Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., conducted all meetings. In order to elevate social amusements and to promote personal acquaintances among members, the Sodality held four mixers in the Stu- dents Union rooms during the year. The first welcomed the freshmen to the university. Climax event of the year was the annual Marian Night which was held on May 1 1. A procession around the campus from St. John ' s, across the north lawn into the stadium was a most beautiful sight. Pilgrims to the Blessed Mother marched with lighted candles, singing and praying. Benediction was celebrated in the stadium by the Most Rev. James H. The Xavter Forum 136 Communion Time at Sodality Induction Ryan, bishop of the Omaha diocese. This year an estimated throng of 2,000 sodalists and 4,000 visitors was in attendance. To carry out the Sodality ' s aim of beneficial works of Christian zeal and charity, members were at work throughout the year performing deeds of assistance and aiding in missionary activity. Through the Sacrifice Fund the entire undergraduate department contributed during the year up to five hundred dollars for the Jesuit missions among the Indians in South Dakota and Wyoming, the natives of British Honduras, the Negro missions in the Missouri Province and other missionary projects. Books, toys, clothing and religious articles of an estimated value of one thousand dollars were likewise given. At Christmas time one group of Creighton sodalists provided meals and gifts for 12 poor families in Omaha. At this time members con- tributed money and clothes and personally visited the poor Negro fami- lies of St. Benedict ' s parish. The medical students presented this parish with a beautiful ciborium. Under the sponsorship of the Xavier Forum, Action clubs and Altar Boys ' Guild, a little army of Creighton sodalists visited Christ Child centers of Omaha twice a week throughout the school year, teaching and aiding the poor children of these settlements. Women instructed the chil- dren in catechism and craft works while men directed athletics. One active work of the Xavier Forum during the year was the send- ing of spiritual bouquets to Jesuit missionary centers throughout the world. The pharmacy Sodality collected close to one thousand dollars ' worth of medicine which was shipped to Indian missions, to China and to the Philippines. On December 23 a cable message containing a spiritual bouquet was sent to the Pope by the Sodality union. It contained prayers and offer- ings of all members in the Omaha district. 137 University Coed Sodality v_ atholic coeds devote themselves to the veneration of the Blessed Mother and follow Her standards through the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Organized in 1934, the Sodality is composed of Catholic women students in the college of com- merce, school of journalism and university college. Moderator of the group is the Rev. Joseph A. Herbers, S.J., and officers for the past year were: Margaret Mary Wall, prefect; Anne Schuetz, first assistant, and Anne Peter, second assistant. Meetings were held on every other Tuesday during the school year, guest speakers featuring the programs. Members attended student Mass at St. John ' s each Friday morning and received Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month. On December 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 17 new mem- bers were inducted into the Sodality at St. John ' s, and a luncheon at the Hill hotel followed the ceremonies. The Rev. Ervin A. Stauffen, S.J., of St. Louis university, conducted the annual retreat on January 29, 30 and 31 in the university library. Activities of the organization were distributed to six committees: Eucharistic, Our Lady ' s, Social, Publicity, Mission and Literature. Nu- merous mixers and convocations were on the list of events. Rev. J. A. Herbers, S.J. Moderator Margaret Mary Wall Prefect University Coed Sodality 138 Saint Joseph ' s Sodality Otudent nurses of Saint Joseph ' s hospital acquire spiritual knowledge and interest in Catholic devotions through the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, most important organization of the school. Formed in 1923, it is the oldest organization in the school. The Rev. Francis X. Reilly, S.J., is moderator of the organization and Sister M. Livina is director. Officers for the past year were: Florence York, prefect; Harriet Dendinger, assistant pre- fect, and Mary Dunn, secretary-treasurer. The first Sunday of every month was a special day for all members. Wearing their medals they received Holy Communion at the first Mass in the chapel and later in the morning united for a half hour ' s adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. O n other Sundays this time after Mass was devoted to hymns, prayers and a sermon. At the close of the first semester the annual retreat for the organiza- tion was conducted by the Rev. T. N. Jorgensen, S.J. Activities sponsored by the Sodality during the year included reli- gious discussions, educational and religious movies, and the sending of Christmas gifts to the missions. The distribution of Catholic pamphlets to hospital patients was also an active work of its members. Rev. F. X. Reilly, S.J. Moderator Florence York Prefect Saint Joseph ' s Nurses ' Sodality 139 Saint Catherine ' s Sodality Ihrough the Sodality of the Im- maculate Conception student nurses of St. Cather- ine ' s hospital are inspired with a greater love of the Blessed Virgin and help apply Her ideals into their daily lives. The Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J., is moder- ator of the Sodality and officers for the past year were: Mary Clare Severin, prefect; Rosine Eglsaer, assistant prefect, and Dorothy Feely, secretary- treasurer. These officers, with the heads of the Apostolic, Publicity, Our Lady ' s and Social com- mittees, make up the spiritual council. Meetings were held on each Sunday morning during the year. Twice each month a program was sponsored by a special committee and prayers to the Blessed Mother were recited at the remaining meetings followed by a short sermon from the moderator. The annual retreat was conducted by the Rev. Albert Zuercher, S.J., at the close of the first semester. All social functions and activities of the school are sponsored by the Sodality. Among them this year were four dances. In May, the beautiful ceremony of the coronation of the Blessed Virgin was the culminating event. After the coronation by the prefect of the Sodality, a picnic was held for all members. Rev. G. H. FitzGibbon, S.J.. — Moderator Mary Clare Severin Prefect f X ip- . Saint Catherine ' s Nurses ' Sodality 140 TM '  IIHV Music vTood music with good times, was the theme of all Hilltop musical organizations from the beginning of the past school year, a year called the most successful for that department in Creighton ' s history. In order to form a closer relationship between all musical units and between students and instructors, a new plan was adopted through which all organiza- tions within the department met together on various occasions throughout the year and entertained on the same programs. This plan brought about a greater degree of enthusiasm and interest for the students taking part in music. Guiding the Creighton music department to its banner year of accomplishment and development was the Rev. Floyd A. Brey, S.J., moderator, who is serving his fourth year in that position. The appoint- ment of Miss Mary Jeannette Hoffmann at the beginning of the school year as director of all secular choral music proved a great help in bringing about closer coordination in the department. Donald E. Libby completed his fourth successful year as director of the 40-piece Creighton orchestra. Under the direction of Father Brey, the Sodality Choir of 25 male voices had its most active year in liturgical music, singing at various Omaha parishes and convents as well as at all student Masses and spiritual functions. During the year the Choir sang High Masses at the Holy Family church, Good Shepherd Convent and Saint Benedict ' s church. Rev. Floyd A. Brey, S J. Moderator The Sodality Choir 142 I! % I Mr  ' f, j2u JP ■ f ' Vi m Vv ft fS HrA JL2E LrJ Ml tei iU I r ' KZiM yfcJi 1 B The Girls ' Chorus On December 20 at student Mass, the Choir presented a cappella from the sanc- tuary an all-Gregorian chant at a ferial High Mass offered for parents. It was the first time in Hilltop history that a High Mass celebrated before the student body fully met with liturgical standards in having the presence of a vested choir in the sanctuary during the Sacrifice. Officers of the Choir for the past year were: John Moylan, president; John Donahue, vice president; Robert Morrow, secretary, and Frank Pirruccello, treas- urer. Wayne Scott, commerce freshman, was accompanist for the group and proved to be one of the best organists the Hilltop has ever had. The Male Chorus and Girls ' Chorus, both under the direction of Miss Hoffmann, attained their peak of perfection this year. After giving individual auditions to all applicants, the director chose those who were to make up each group of 30 voices. The two groups combined, to make up the Mixed Chorus, also under the direction of Miss Hoffmann. Officers in the Male Chorus for the past year were: Edward Tuynman, president; Wilson Myers, vice president; Robert Bagby, secretary, and William Crotty, treasurer. In the Girls ' Chorus, Rosemary Mulligan was president; Julie Ann Heffernan, vice president; Anne Peter, secre- tary, and Maureen Polking, treasurer. Richard Mills, arts freshman, was accompanist for all three units. In February Miss Hoffmann selected from Male Chorus contestants, the Bluejay Quartette, which specialized in a variety of novelty numbers on different musical programs. The Quartette was doubled into an octet until March and then narrowed down to the final foursome. Members of that group were: Frank Pir- ruccello, first tenor; William Crotty, second tenor; Jack Durham, baritone, and Edward Tuynman, bass. One feature selection of the group was a humorous medley, The Lost Chord, in which were included all J} ' Mary Jeannette Hoffju types of vocalization, from classical to popular. choral Director 143 The Male Chorus Dramatic and music departments joined talent at the presentation of two plays, Dark Victory, November 6, and Brother Orchid, January 20, in the Creighton auditorium. The orchestra played between acts of the former production and Elena Bradley, university college freshman, sang several solos. Before curtain time at Brother Orchid, the orches- tra rendered four compositions and the Male and Girls ' Chorus groups provided between-act entertainment. Gloria Odorisio, commerce junior, sang several solos. In order to carry out the plan of closer association among all groups, officers of each unit met together and outlined a series of concert dances at which all organizations combined with the talent of the host units in giving an informal program, and concluded each evening ' s entertainment with a dance. These gatherings also carried another purpose in giving members experience before the public and in stressing regular rehearsal at- tendance. The Thanksgiving and pre- lenten dances were held at the Saint Joseph ' s school of nursing and the mid- winter affair at Saint Mary ' s college. As the Bluejay went to press, a fourth dance was being planned for sometime after Easter. Assisting at rehearsals and with the promotion of all programs were William Crotty and Michael Brady, student music managers. Crotty was in charge during the first semester and Brady took over at the middle of the year. „, n Climax of musical events for the vear William Crotty student Music Manager came on May 4 and 5 at the presenta- 144 tion of the thirty-first annual Spring Concert at the Creighton auditorium, when all musical groups combined their talents and reached the pinnacle of achievement after a year of rehearsals. Several features were added to this year ' s program. A double piano group of numbers by Gloria Odorisio and Richard Mills on the two grand pianos was some- thing never tried before. A trumpet quartette composed of Wayne Scott, Anthony Cavaleri, Richard Morgan and John Barnett played selections written and arranged by Scott himself. Raymond Scott, brother of Wayne, played several saxophone solos. In view of the fact that music is only an extra-curricula activity on the campus and offers no academic credits, it is interesting to note that close to 120 students took part in some unit of the department during the year. Because of the ASCAP-BMI fight this year, the music department was unable to participate in the University of the Air broadcasts as it has done in previous years. With even the White and the Blue tied up because of the negotiations, the Hilltop songsters met with many diffi- culties. But there were compensations for the dropping of these radio broad- casts. On May 13 the orchestra and all choral groups made their first out- of-town appearance of this school year. On that Tuesday afternoon 110 members of these organizations motored into Iowa to present that evening in the auditorium of the public high school in Carroll, a formal Michael Brady Student Music Manager The University Orchestra 145 The Blue jay Quartette concert, modeled on the home appearance of May 4 and 5. The project was sponsored by the Carroll court of The Catholic Daughters of Amer- ica. All local arrangements were handled by the sponsor. When The Bluejay went to press, another such trip by Hilltop musi- cians was being considered. With the advancement of music at Creighton, every effort is being made to extend the field of these public appearances. With this incentive offered the students, it is hoped that an even better response to their musical opportunities here will be felt next year. While it would be desirable to have at Creighton a full-fledged academic department of music, still the present situation has this ad- vantage, that the musical directors can count on a truer motive and a more enthusiastic interest in their performers who might otherwise make the real love of good music subordinate to the gaining of academic credits. Wayne Scott, Student Organist 146 ' ii i ftiniffof fr ' MriJ ' iiiihttitfiki ' iiti ' titu ' DRAMATICS ■ J ' T TT WT7T .-tT-T ' 7 - Dramatics J- he Little Theater at Creigh- ton and the Democratic party at Washington smashed precedent twice in 1940 and 1941, and the two groups did it simultaneously. President Roosevelt was elected for his third term the day before the Rev. Joseph A. Herbers. S.J., moderator of dramatics, and his veteran group of troupers staged Dark Victory, adapted from the screen and stage hit for collegiate presentation. That was November 6, and while the Republican students were still howling that Dark Victory was a direct insult at their political plight, Father Herbers ' troupers turned in what critics called the Hilltop ' s best play in years. It was Brother Orchid and came January 20, the very day the president was inaugurated. Dark Victory was the heaviest drama the Bluejay Barrymores have attempted for some time and provided that variety of enter- tainment which the group regards as its goal. Many students had seen the screen version, so their interest in Creighton ' s production was doubled. Phyllis Hill, as the tragic character, Judith Traherne, turned in a performance that was a fitting climax of her four years as a Little Theater standout. The versatility of John V. Reilly, cast as Dr. Steele, was brought to light as he assumed a serious role with professional dignity. Newcomers LaDonna Reedy, Catherine Fitzpatrick, Patricia Duffy, Maureen Polking, Elizabeth Barrett and Leo Nolan indicated to Father Herbers that he won ' t be lacking talent for the next few seasons. Ruthann Hawthorne, James Rev. Joseph A. Herbers, S.J. Moderator Dark Victory 148 Brother Orchid Muldoon, Melvin Murphy, John Riordan and Daniel O ' Connor, all of whom had ap- peared in previous plays, were again a credit to Creighton dramatics. An all-male cast led by Dan O ' Connor astounded drama followers with its polish in the production, Brother Orchid. O ' Connor, playing the title role of this three- act comedy, was hailed as the star, but Melvin Murphy could not be overlooked in his portrayal of Dutchy Hesselgesser. The play was built around a monastery setting. Brother Orchid, a reformed gangster, joined the order, assuming a floral name like the other members. When Orchid ' s old cronies tried to cut in on the monastery ' s flower market he saved the day for his new brothers. Jack Riordan was another standout, and George Kanouff, John McKenna, John Daly, Claude Miller, Charles Ruvolo, James Barrett, Richard Mills and Charles Kearns turned in fine performances. The third four-star performance of the year by the Little Theater group was Bertha, The Beautiful Typewriter Girl, which was staged April 28. The first of its kind to be produced in recent years, Father Herbers picked a cast of Murphy, O ' Connor, Riordan, Maurice Grier, Muldoon, Ethel Tombrink, Patricia McDermott, Phyllis Hill, Dorothy Williams and James Barrett. Each year Creighton graduation takes a few actors or actresses from the Little Theater organization, and they are ones usually trained for four years by Father Herbers. This year is no exception for Phyllis Hill, Ethel Tombrink, Henry Fox Bristowe, James Muldoon, George Kanouff, Anne Schuetz and Edna Buchholz all bow out with fine records behind them. Miss Hill, Bristowe and Muldoon started as fresh- men. The trio took leading roles in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, a melodrama of the mountains. Miss Hill and Bristowe also appeared in The Goose Hangs sSmUtaZ™ 149 Thomas Jelinek Stage Manager Leo Nolan Stage Manager High, the former as Julia Murdoch; Bris- towe as the handsome hero. Hitting a peak as sophomores, the aforementioned trio and Miss Tombrink were cast in several roles. Muldoon, star of The Masterful Monk, saved the day when a change in the cast of Is Zat So two days before it was sched- uled to go on, necessitated the moving of Hugh Fitzpatrick to a leading part. Mul- doon stepped into Fitzpatrick ' s original role. Miss Tombrink appeared in The Hill Between, The Masterful Monk and Oats For Granny. Miss Hill and Bristowe also appeared in the former play and in In a House Like This. Miss Hill appeared, too, in Our Dearest Possession and Bristowe in Changing Places. Misses Buchholz and Schuetz also had parts in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, and in Changing Places. The former was also in My Sheep. George Kanouff was in that play and also appeared in The Masterful Monk. George Kanouff was dramatics manager this year and Leo Nolan and Thomas Jelinek were stage managers. The music department furnished between-act entertain- ment at the plays. Membership in the Little Theater organization can be won only by a student who has had a part on a Creighton play program. It is not a formal organization. All players are chosen from Father Herbers ' tryouts. Any student in the university is eligible to try out for the plays. As in past years, this proved to be the best method of casting. Any student trying out for a play, however, must be in good scholastic stand- ing or he is rejected for any part. Being an extra-curricula activity, this is the first requirement of the Dramatics organization. It is a profitable activity, however, as some Hilltop actors have entered professional ranks after graduation. Dark Victory 150 RADIO University of the Air v_ urrent events, government — the trend of important affairs — had the leading role in the past year ' s production of the University of the Air. Mr. Edwin M. Puis, director, featured the above mentioned subjects as the Blue jay radio shows went into their twelfth consecutive year. Programs were sponsored each week on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 5:30 and on Saturday mornings at 11 over radio station WOW. The first nine-week series had Reynolds C. Seitz, assistant pro- fessor in the school of law, discussing The Alphabet Boards, and Dr. John Lawlor, biology instructor, reporting on Science in the News. Football came in for its share of the spot on the fall Saturday morning program when Hugh Higgins interviewed Coach Maurice Palrang on Football Previews and Reviews. The winter schedule reverted back to the fundamentals. Dr. Charles M. Wilhelmj, dean of the school of medicine, headed a program depicting Medicine Through the Ages. The Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S J., dean of the graduate school, held class over the air in the Taking the Listener Into the Classroom series, dedicated to culture. Frank N. Wheelan, instructor in education, gave alumni the floor in his interviews on New Frontiers. In the spring a Saturday broadcast on national defense featured the Very Rev. Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J., president of the university, and Colonel Robert J. Halpin, ROTC commandant. Still on the current events side was the Order of Artus Round Table. John Reilly was student announcer throughout the past year. Edwin M. Puls Director A Broadcast in the Hilltop Studio 152 SPEAKERS BUREAU Speakers Bureau With a variety of subjects from Chemical Warfare to Polio Diagnosis and Treat- ment, the Creighton university Speakers Bureau addressed more than a hundred different organiza- tions, clubs and religious and educational groups in this, its seventh year of service. Established in 1934 by the Rev. Patrick J. Mahan, S.J., former president of the university, the Creighton Symposium on Government was the foundation for the present Bureau. Faculty mem- bers are selected to speak by the president of the university. They are listed with the respective sub- jects about which they speak in a pamphlet which is sent out to the various organizations served by the Bureau. The aim of the Speakers Bureau as stated in the pamphlet reads as follows: For more than half a century it has been the aim of Creighton university to be of the utmost service to the people of Omaha and the middle-west. This ' Creighton Ideal ' can be further advanced by the Creighton Speakers Bureau, the members of which have been selected from the faculties of our various schools and colleges. All of them are men of proven ability; all have done ex- tensive and exhaustive study in their fields; all of them have messages of importance and interest to their fellow midwesterners. To lend more variety and facility to the programs, each member of the Bureau has several lectures prepared so that they may be given on short notice. Upon request any other special lecture will be prepared. Hugh M. Higgins Director Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J. Dr. Leo V. Jacks Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J. 154 Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S.J. Dr. Arthur G. Umscheid Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J. An organization may select from the forty clergymen and laymen who make up the Bureau, a man to speak on subjects dealing with medicine, science, sociology, com- merce, religion, sports, language, literature, politics, international situation, education or any number of other subjects of contemporary interest. Director of the Bureau for the past three years has been Hugh M. Higgins, who makes all arrangements between the speaker and his audience. The staff of forty speakers this year included the following: Dr. Norbert G. Bausch, Dr. John P. Begley, Charles F. Bongardt, the Rev. Thomas S. Bowdern, S.J., Dr. Floyd S. Clarke, Dr. Leo P. Clements, Dr. Charles J. Courtney, Dr. Philip Cogley, Dr. Lawrence A. Cusack, the Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S.J., Dr. Lawrence A. Donahoe, Dr. Arlo M. Dunn, Dr. Wendell A. Dwyer, the Rev. James L. Fitzpatrick, S.J., the Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J., Dr. J. F. Gardiner, Dr. Thomas Dr. John P. Begley Rev. Herbert C. Noonan, S.J. Hugh F. Gillespie 155 Dr. Charles S. Miller Dr. Aloys A. Klammer Dr. Frank N. Wheelan A. Gardner, Dr. Herbert F. Gerald, Hugh F. Gillespie, Thomas A. Gor- man, the Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J., Edgar S. Hickey, Dr. Leo V. Jacks, Dr. Christopher L. Kenny, Dr. Aloys A. Klammer, Dr. Hans F. Lass, the Rev. Henry W. Linn, S.J., Dr. Charles S. Miller, Elzear J. Moreau, Dr. P. Raymond Nielson, the Rev. Herbert C. Noonan, S.J., Maurice H. Palrang, Gregor B. Pirsch, Reynolds C. Seitz, Dr. Cleveland S. Simkins, William Sternberg, Dr. Arthur G. Umscheid, James W. Va- Verka, the Rev. James F. Walsh, S.J., Dr. Frank N. Wheelan. The Bureau is conducted as a non-profit making service, only a min- imum charge being required for Omaha programs and that plus expenses incurred by the speaker for out-of-town engagements. In order to provide a variety of entertainment and to be prepared to present it before various kinds of audiences, other types of programs besides the regular lectures and speeches are furnished by the Bureau. These include such features as slight of hand tricks and a number of motion picture films. Gregor B. Pirsch James W. VaVerka Rev. Henry W. Linn, S.J. 156 DEBATE Debate W H hen their last battle of words and wits was settled, Creighton ' s 1940-41 debaters looked back on one of the best records in the school ' s history, a record which kept the Hilltop squad in its traditional position in the front ranks of university teams throughout the country. Under the direction of the Rev. James F. Or- ford, S.J., for the fourth straight year, the Bluejay wranglers finished their schedule with 23 victories out of 34 matches against some of the leading teams of the country. The season ' s chart included three tournaments, and non-decision debates with eleven other colleges and universities. Squad members who represented the Hilltop in these tourneys and non- verdict battles were: Olive Odorisio, Jeanne Marie Stech, Robert Burke, Richard Liebert, Walter Phelan and Joseph Soshnik. Burke was also student debate manager, assisting Father Orford with schedule arrangements and trip plans. On December 6, Father Orford took his squad to Liberty, Missouri, for a pre-sea- son tourney at William Jewell college. This warm-up affair netted the Creighton team seven wins and three losses and brought a smile of satisfaction from the director who had visions of a tough schedule ahead. On February 21 and 22, Burke, Phelan, Soshnik and Liebert participated in the Manchester college tournament at Huntington, Indiana, one of the leading meets in the east. Arguing on the question of the feasibility of a permanent union of western hemi- sphere countries, they tied for third place honors among a field of 65 teams. Rev. James F. Orford, S J Director 158 Squad Departs for Iowa Tournament Taking the affirmative side of the question, Liebert and Soshnik defeated Western Illinois college, Wayne university, Alma college, Loyola university of Chicago and Mount Union college, while losing only to Franklin college. Burke an d Phelan, on the negative side, gained triumphs over Western Illinois, De Sales, MacMurray and Adrian colleges, and bowed to Dennison university and Michigan State college. Second big tournament of the year for the team was the University of Iowa Invita- tional meet on March 6, 7 and 8, at Iowa City. Competing with some of the finest squads of the middle-west, Creighton finished among the first ten in the final reckoning, debating once again on the feasibility of a union of the western hemisphere countries. Burke and Phelan took the negative side and came out with an unblemished record which numbered wins over the University of Kansas, Purdue university and the Uni- versity of Iowa, three of the leading teams in the meet. Misses Stech and Odorisio were also on the negative and defeated Denver university while dropping decisions to Coe college and the University of South Dakota. Debating the affirmative, Liebert and Soshnik won three out of six matches, licking Dennison university, De Pauw and Augustana college and dropping verdicts to the University of Wichita, Carleton col- lege and Marquette university. On April 3, 4 and 5, the Hilltop debaters attended the Delta Sigma Rho Forensic society ' s national congress at the Stevens hotel in Chicago. Held every two years, this is a reproduction of the legislative congress of the United States in which members all join together and take part. Creighton and Marquette are the only two Catholic schools holding membership in this, the greatest forensic organization in the nation. Graduation this year will take four members of Father Orford ' s squad, all three- year veterans who have compiled a brilliant debating record while on the Creighton team. Miss Stech, Miss Odorisio, Burke and Soshnik all have made their last appear- ances and they bow out with fine performances credited to them. Factually they have compiled a superb record to look back upon, one which has made many of their oppo- nents not too anxious to compete in return engagements with them. They have kept the Creighton banner flying high among top-flight debate aggregations. Miss Stech and Miss Odorisio 159 Richard Liebert Jeanne Marie Stech Robert Burke During their three years of varsity competition, these students have contributed largely to the maintenance of the high level which has been characteristic of the Creighton debate teams for many years. It is with a sense of real loss on the part of the director that they finish their col- legiate careers, and it will be no easy task to replace them. Next season Father Orford will face the problem of replacing these all-around stars. He will have to build his team around Phelan and Lieb- ert, returning squadmen, and will have to rely upon a group of freshmen intramuralists this year to fill in for the next campaign. To initiate these frosh into the debate society a number of intra- squad matches were held for them this year. A first-year team of Harvey Burstein, Paul Crounse, Fred Jacobus and Richard Mills also journeyed to Lincoln during the season to take part in the Class B tournament at Nebraska Wesleyan college. From this corps of frosh Father Orford hopes to find enough talent to continue another year of first-class Hill- top arguing. Walter Phelan Olive Ooorisio Joseph Soshnik 160 MILITARY • -.. .;•- v 5 R. O. T. C. l s the United States embarked this year upon an extensive program of defense preparation, Creighton was doing its part in the strengthening of the country ' s security measures. The Reserve Officers Training Corps unit on the Hilltop was completing its twenty-first year of train- ing for the American army, able-bodied, courageous and clear-thinking leaders. All physically qualified students on the Hilltop are required to take two years of basic training. Then, those whose applications are accepted become advanced men in the corps, and after two years of this advanced work they receive reserve commissions in the army as second-lieutenants. At the military offices in the gymnasium, cadets are trained through a program including such courses as rifle marksmanship, map reading, first-aid, scouting and patrolling, musketry, heavy weapons, and military history and law. The basic student takes three hours of instruc- tion. Five hours of classroom work are required of the advanced man. Each Tuesday during the good weather season is drill day in the stadium, on which the entire corps is put through its paces with two hours of work from the manual. Commandant of Creighton ' s ROTC corps is Colonel Robert J. Halpin, infantry. Colonel Halpin is now completing his third year at the head of the Hilltop unit. He has been in the army since 1917 and served on the General Staff from July, 1927, to April, 1931. His impressive record includes the Purple Heart and Silver Star citation decorations. Colonel Robert J. Halpin Commandant Battalion ' Forms in tiil Gym 162 Other members of the military faculty this year are: First-Lieutenant Robert J. Swanson, infantry; First-Lieutenant Frank J. Wilson, infantry; Sergeant Curtis D. Kier, and Sergeant Lawrence Dempsey. The provisional Creighton battalion consists of one headquarters, six companies and the band. Cadet officers are appointed from the ranks of the advanced men at the beginning of the year to act as command- ing officers and company platoon commanders in handling the corps. The cadet battalion of approxi- mately 400 men is trained by these officers and non- commissioned officers under the supervision of the military faculty. Cadet officers serving during this year were: Battalion Staff: Charles McManus, lieutenant- colonel; Dan Kelly, major; LeRoy Wade, captain- adjutant; John Reilly, intelligence captain; Amilcare Chilese, training captain, David Redle, supply captain, and Melvin Newman, sergeant-major. Company A: Patrick Garvey, captain; Robert Hoffman, first-lieutenant; Richard Grabow and Joseph Vetter, second-lieutenants. Company B: Robert Burke, captain; Emmrich Lamb, first-lieutenant; Henry Fee and Richard Kitchen, second-lieutenants. Company C: Gerald Savory, captain; John McGillicuddy, first-lieutenant; Albert Lustgarten and James Muldoon, second-lieutenants. Company D: Leo Dulacki, captain; Eugene Ziesel, first-lieutenant; Richard Baudo and Anthony Troia, second-lieutenants. Company E: Robert Honig, captain; Al Truscott, first-lieutenant; Louis Norris and Jack Pease, second-l ieutenants. Charles F. McManus Cadet Lieutenant -Colonel The Battalion Staff and Color Guard 163 First-Lieutenants Robert J. Swanson and Frank J. Wilson Company F: John Wachter, captain; John Maulick, first-lieutenant; Edward Cohn, Jacob Van Berkum and Lloyd Skinner, second-lieuten- ants. Band: Robert Oberlander, captain; Joseph McCarville, first-lieu- tenant; Duane Gibbs, second- lieutenant. Don Libby was band director. Included in the first advanced student ' s training program is a six- week ' s course of instruction at summer camp, usually attended between the junior and senior year. This summer Creighton cadets will compete with cadets from other universities and colleges for special honors at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. These first advanced men admitted to the ranks this year numbered 51 cadets. Listed by companies they are: Company A: William Bedford, Maurice Hinchey, Thomas Kelley, Sergeants Curtis D. Kier and Lawrence J. Dempsey 164 Company A John Linstrom, Gus Palmesano, William Schroeder, Kenneth Stohlmann and William Vaughn. Company B : Richard Boscardin, Ralph Carlisle, Raymond Herdzina, Ray Leonard, Carl Lutt, Duane Noyes, Harold Peterson and Guy Stin- son. Company C: Armando Ferrari, John Gaule, John Giever, George Lane, Robert McHugh, Robert Milek, Stanley Putnicki, Eugene Skarda and Eugene Smith. Company D: Dominic Campagna, Anthony Dignoti, John Dineen, Andrew Goodhope, Robert Heimrod, Wayne Hurd, Joseph McElligott, John Quinn and Donald Werner. Company E: Robert Criswell, Anthony Inserra, Francis Lorenz, John Mullaney, John Raapke, John Scalzo, Leonard Schmitz and Leo Tighe. Company F: Leo Cassel, Arnold Herfkens, Maurice McCartney, Company B 165 Company C Patrick O ' Connor, Dayton Rasmussen, John Riordan, Louis Schnauber and John Sheehan. The blue star on Creighton ' s ROTC uniforms, symbolizing an excel- lent corps rating by the federal inspector, has become a tradition. For the last eight years the Hilltop unit has been given this top rating. The inspection was held on May 13 and 14 this year and Lieutenant-Colonel James P. Campbell, infantry, PMS and T at Kansas State College, was the inspecting officer. The Blue jay naturally went to press too early to receive the final rating, which is based each year on the results of tests in each of the subjects in the military curriculum and in the excellence of the drill and tactical exercises. On the evening of May 20 the annual military Prize Day was held in the stadium. A number of awards were presented by Colonel Halpin, including the following: Company D 166 Company E Chamber of Commerce guidon to the best company; the Colonel H. C. Sweeney trophy to the cadet captain of the best company; Reserve Officers Association saber to the best cadet officer; Alpha Chi Kappa award to the best drilled first basic cadet; the Kiwanis club medal for the best first basic rifle shot; Spanish-American War Veterans (Lee Forby Post) medal to the best buck private; Rotary club medal to best second basic cadet; Phalanx medal for best drilled second basic cadet; College of commerce medal for best rifle shot in cadet corps; Athletic department minor C awards to high five members of rifle team; Amer- ican Legion medals to three best leaders in musketry problems among second basic cadets; Ak-Sar-Ben medals to six members of the winning inter-company rifle team; Commandant ' s musketry medals to three best leaders in musketry. Colonel H. C. Sweeney medal for leadership; School of Journalism white and blue honor ribbons for loyality. -.5 :tmt i .ill in Company F 167 The ROTC Band R.O.T. C. Band V- FFiciAL military music unit of the Hill- top battalion and also a prominent group in other Creighton activities is the Creighton university ROTC band, which played a major role in many campus affairs the past year. Under the direction of Donald E. Libby for the fourth straight year, the 50 members of the band were active throughout the year with march- ing maneuvers, pep music and military music. It is the seventh company of the ROTC battalion and supplies music for the parades in the stadium each drill day and for the downtown parades which the Creighton corps takes part in. The band furnished music for home football games and several of the basket- ball contests. It was at the head of sev- eral band parades which were featured at the opening football games and fur- nished music for the annual Homecom- ing parade. It also provided plenty of pep for the school rallies held during the year, playing for the send-offs held for the football team besides the several pep fiestas on the Hilltop. Officers of the band this past year were: Robert Oberlander, captain; Joseph L. McCarville, first-lieutenant, and Duane Gibbs, second-lieutenant. Edwin Currier was drum major for the Director third straight year. 168 SOCIETY w! TJ v S%£ Junior-Senior Prom i t the bidding of Leo Dulacki, president of the Board of Governors, two tiny pages lifted their trumpets. The curtains parted and Richard Biglin, jo urnalism senior, walked down the PJ aisle to take his place on the throne as King Creigh- W ton XIX. at the annual Junior-Senior prom, Febru- ary 14, at the Hotel Fontenelle. When the new regent was seated, princesses of the royal court advanced one by one to stand beside the throne. Then the trumpets were once again raised and Queen Creighton XIX, Miss Elouise Harris, Saint Catherine ' s nursing school senior, joined His Majesty on the glittering throne. Queen Harris, a representative of the school of pharmacy, was a member of the Literary and Big Sister clubs and the nurses ' Sodality. Biglin was a past president of Phi Epsilon, journalism fraternity, and make-up editor of The Creigh- tonian, and was active in the Sodality and Catholic Action club. Against a setting of red and white to carry out the St. Valentine ' s eve motif, the royal court was preceded by twelve little boys and girls who acted as trumpeters, crown- bearers and train-bearers. In Her Majesty ' s court were: Caroldeen Powell, Jacqueline Hansen, Carol Jean Vescio and Joan Ryan. Courtiers to His Majesty were: Richard Jackson, Shirley Ann Colvin, Barbara Carleman and Claire Strasser. Louis Marcuzzo and Leo Hathaway announced the king and queen. Flower girls were Sally Joan Reimers and Frances Richard D. Biglin King Creighton XIX His Majesty is Announced 170 Jeanne Peterson. The grand march featured an orig- inal music score by Eddie Butler, Omaha organist. One hundred and twenty-five guests of the Union Board met in the ballroom two hours earlier for the annual pre-prom banquet. The principle speakers were introduced by Prom Chairman Romayne Rob- erts, commerce senior. They included: the Very Rev. Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J., president of the university, the Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J., dean of men and faculty regent of the Students Union, and Leo J. Dulacki, president of the Board of Governors. Honored guests included: the Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J., dean of the college of arts and sciences; the Rev. John J. Mclnerny, S.J., regent of the school of medicine; the Rev. Thomas S. Bow- dern, S.J., dean of the university college; the Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S.J., regent of the school of law; Dr. Charles M. Wilhelmj, dean of the school of medicine; Louis J. TePoel, dean of the school of law; Dr. Frank J. Viner, dean of the school of dentistry; Dr. William A. Jarrett, dean of the college of pharmacy; Dr. Floyd E. Walsh, dean of the college of commerce, and Dr. Stuart A. Mahuran, director of the school of journalism. Other guests of the Board were: the Rev. Joseph A. Herbers, S. J., director of the department of religion; the Rev. David A. Shyne, S.J., athletic director; the Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S.J., student counsellor; Colonel Robert J. Halpin, commandant of Creighton ' s ROTC unit; Maurice H. Palrang, head football coach, and Joseph P. Murphy, manager of the Students Union. Princes of the royal court were: Peter Currie and John Dejak, school of medi- Elouise Harris Queen Cr eight on XIX The Queen Enters 171 Kathleen Litty Ruth Binder Marie De Cola Margaret Wall cine; Raymond Zaworski and Aloysius O ' Connor, school of dentistry; William Ward and Warren Rix, college of pharmacy; Louis Seminara and William Casart, school of Law; Herbert Conley and Richard Biglin, school of journalism; John Vincent and Emmrich Lamb, college of arts and sciences; Edward Rowland and Daniel Lynch, college of commerce. Nobility of Her Majesty ' s court included: Marie De Cola and Madalin Faltin, school of medicine; Mary Elizabeth Thomson and Ruth Binder, school of dentistry; Elouise Harris and Veronica Boyce, college of pharmacy; Peggy Wall and Gertrude Martin, school of law; Olive Odo- risio and Ethel Tombrink, school of journalism; Norma Miller and Kathleen Litty, college of arts and sciences, and Ruth Matcha and Phyllis Hill, college of commerce. Dulacki and Roberts were assisted with arrangements by Patrick Garvey, arts junior. The grand march was under the direction of Miss Fausteen Potts. Gertrude Martin Phyllis Hill Olive Odorisio 172 Veronica Boyce Elouise Harris Ethel Tombrink Norma Miller Returning to the scene of last year ' s prom as honored guests were Paul Bausch and Miss Marcella Proskovec, King and Queen Creighton XVIII. Chaperons for the dance were: Hugh M. Higgins, alumni secretary, and Mrs. Higgins; John F. Sheehan, instructor in biology, and Mrs. Sheehan, and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stoffel. Another special feature of this year ' s prom was the radio broadcast featuring Father Zuercher and the new king and queen along with the later broadcast of Cliff Kyes and his orchestra direct from the ballroom. New to prom activities of the last several years was the inclusion of children as trumpeters, train-bearers, crown-bearers and attendants to the King and Queen. Princesses ' gowns, especially designed for the occasion by New York fashion experts, were described as the prettiest ever worn. Seven red and seven white, they added to the red and white theme of the setting. Maralin Faltin Mary Thomson Ruth Matcha 173 Louis Seminara Raymond Zaworski John Vincent Emmrich Lamb The dresses were of all-over embroidery lace on net, with sweetheart neckline, full skirts and elbow length sleeves on the short, tight-fitting jackets. With the red dresses, the princesses wore hats and muffs both of white double carnations. The seven attendants in white had bonnets and muffs of the same flowers in a red shade. Each princess also received a heart-shaped locket with her name and Prom ' 41 engraved on it. These gold lockets were gifts of the Students Union Board of Governors. In a special ceremony preceding the coronation, each junior member of the Board of Governors was presented with a key symbolic of his membership in that organization. The keys were presented by the Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J., dean of men and faculty moderator of the Board of Governors. Those who received keys were: Patrick Garvey, college of arts and Herbert Coni.ey A. M. O ' Connor Edward Rowland 174 f f s Warren Rix William Ward William Casart John Dejak sciences; Jack Gleason, college of commerce; John McGillicuddy, school of journalism; Raphael Bachmann, college of pharmacy; Thomas Riley, school of law, and Glen Heidepriem, school of medicine. A special march for the coronation ceremonies was composed and played by Eddie Butler, prominent Omaha organist. Butler also enter- tained with dinner music during the banquet. Princes were chosen by popular vote by students in their respective departments. Princesses were selected by individual members of the Board of Governors and later approved by the Board. Qualifications required that both princes and princesses be graduat- ing seniors with scholastic records in the upper-half of their respective classes. The King and Queen were chosen by secret preferential ballot. Their identity was not revealed until just before the coronation cere- monies. Peter Currie Richard Biglin Daniel Lynch 175 Military Ball J-he spotlight settled on the stage. Members of Delta Morae, Creighton uni- versity chapter of Phalanx, national military fra- ternity, saluted. Hundreds of Creighton students waited expectantly. Then, to the strains of The White and the Blue, Jeanne Marie Stech stepped from behind the curtain as the 1941 honorary colonel of Creighton ' s ROTC unit at the thirteenth annual Military ball, January 10, at Peony park. Brown-haired, brown-eyed Miss Stech has been a varsity debater for three seasons. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Rho, forensic fraternity, and Pi Phi Epsilon, social sorority. Accompanied by Cadet Lieutenant -Colonel Charles McManus and Cadet Major Dan Kelly, Berniece Scott, retiring honorary colonel, marched up to the stage through the group of officers and company sponsors to present Miss Stech with a bouquet of red roses. After the salutation of Phalanx members, Miss Stech, McManus, Miss Scott and Kelly proceeded down the ballroom floor under arched sabers and formally opened festivities with the first dance. Preceding the ball, a banquet was given at the Blackstone hotel for the new hon- orary colonel, company sponsors and their escorts and Phalanx members and their dates. Here, Honorary Colonel Stech was presented with her saber by Colonel Robert J. Halpin, head of Creighton ' s ROTC unit. Lieutenant-Colonel McManus acted as toastmaster. Speakers were: the Very Rev. Charles F. McManus Lieutenant -Colonel The Grand March 176 Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J., president of the university; the Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S.J., dean of the college of arts and sciences, and Colonel Halpin. Company sponsors included: Jenny Lou Dwyer, Cicely Anne King, Anita Waters, Mary K. Moran, and Virginia Fortune, all of the university college; Bettie Wiley of the college of commerce, and Patricia Phelan of St. Catherine ' s school of nursing. Other guests of honor were: the Rev. Charles K. Hayden, S.J., dean of men; Lieutenant-Colonel William H. Donnelson of the Corps Area Head- quarters, and Mrs. Donnelson; Lieutenant Robert J. Swanson; Lieutenant Frank J. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, and former honorary colonels. Assisting General Chairman McManus were: Gerald Savory, chairman, and David Redle of the date committee. In charge of flowers for Phalanx members was James Cosmas. Richard Grabow as- sisted him. LeRoy Wade headed the group which arranged for the banquet and the hall. Working with Wade were Anthony Troia and Gene Ziesel. Dan Kelly directed the booking of the band. H e was assisted by Patrick Garvey and Robert Criswell. Invitations were taken care of by Robert Honig, chairman; Henry Fee, and John Maulick. Highlight of the evening was the new presentation march which preceded Miss Stech ' s appearance on the stage. The company sponsors and members of the Phalanx staff moved with military precision to form the aisle through which the new colonel marched. The sponsors were wearing small blue and white overseas caps and were carrying the miniature sabers which were presented to them at the banquet. The ball- room was decorated with red, white and blue bunting. Jeanne Marie Stech Honorary -Colonel Color Guard Forms For Ball 177 Inter -Fraternity Ball v hosen to rule over all Greek- letter activities for the year, Mary Alyce Hopkins stepped to the throne as Helen of Troy at the an- nual Inter-Fraternity council dance, November 30, at the Paxton hotel. Following the coronation, the new Helen awarded the council ' s scholarship achievement cup to Shel- don Waxenberg of Pi Lambda Phi. The fraternity also received another trophy for fraternity scholar- ship. Members of the court of honor were escorted to the queen ' s throne and presented with charm brace- lets. Candidates and the new council members who received keys were: Virginia Fortune, Alpha Chi Kappa, Daniel Kelly; Mary Kubitschek, Delta Sigma Delta, Arthur Dailey; Geraldine Stover, Delta Sigma Pi, Daniel Lynch; Elaine Dodson, Delta Theta Phi, Jack McEveny; Genevieve Zahner, Gamma Eta Gamma, Joseph Davis. Dorothy Feely, Lambda Phi Mu, Frank Franco; Miss Hopkins, Phalanx, LeRoy Wade; Rita Dobel, Phi Beta Epsilon, Irving Mittleman; Ruthann Hawthorne, Phi Chi, Robert Spratt; Jenny Lou Dwyer, Phi Epsilon, Benjamin Haller; Sunnie Hein, Phi Rho Sigma, Thomas Hagan; Cicely King, Pi Lambda Phi, Bennett Somberg, and Margaret Kelly, Xi Psi Phi, William Bates. President Thomas Hagan was assisted by Daniel Lynch and Jack McEveny with arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Fogarty and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Higgins chaperoned the dance. C. Thomas Hagan President M kv Alyce Hopkins Reigns As Helen of Troy III 178 Inter -Sorority Ball Ueciding to open spring festiv- ities with an informal affair, the Inter-Sorority council presented its fourth annual dance Saturday evening, April 26, at the Fontenelle hotel. At the banquet preceding the dance, new council members were awarded pins. The Rev. Joseph A. Herbers, S.J., moderator of the council and guest of honor, presented the awards. Recipients and soror- ities they represented were: Genevieve Zahner, Eileen Boyle and Rosemary O ' Neil, Chi Mu Kappa; Edna Buchholz and Geraldine Stover, Kappa Zeta Kappa; Sunnie Hein, Lambda Kappa Sigma, and Betty Blackburne, Pi Delta Chi. Miss Zahner was general chairman in charge of arrangements. Assisting her on the place committee were Chairman Edna Buchholz and Geraldine Stover. Members of the orchestra committee were Eileen Boyle, Betty Blackburne and Geraldine Lainson. In charge of invitations were Miss Stover and Rosemary O ' Neil. Sunnie Hein and Barbara McVicker took care of flower arrangements and publicity was under the direction of Ethel Tombrink. Other guests at the banquet besides members of the council and their escorts were: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Fogarty, Mr. and Mrs. Louis D. McGuire, Miss Canascia Duncan and Miss Marcella Houlton. Mrs. Fogarty is sponsor of Pi Delta Chi, Mrs. McGuire of Pi Phi Epsilon, Miss Duncan of Kappa Zeta Kappa and Miss Houlton of Chi Mu Kappa. Deans and regents of all the schools and colleges of the university were honored guests. A blanket invitation to the dance was extended all faculty members. Genevieve Zahner President Council Makes Dance Plans 179 Homecoming Hop -Before a crowd of 750 Hilltop- pers at the Music Box, Mary Helen Neary was crowned Creighton ' s 1940 Homecoming queen at the annual Homecoming Hop, October 18. Before Queen Neary stepped into the spotlight the members of her court greeted the cheering stu- dent body. Her six attendants were: Ruth Matcha, Cicely King, Patricia Phelan, Margaret Kelly, Sun- nie Hein and Olive Odorisio. Wally Stoefler and his band furnished music for this climax festivity of a three-day old-grad celebra- tion. One of the largest attendances in the school ' s history was on hand. Barbecues, banquets, dances and reunions brought old Creightonites back together once more. The first evening of the week-end was devoted to departmental dinners. Alumnae and wives of alumni dined at the Blackstone hotel; arts, journalism and commerce alumni attended dinners at the Pax- ton hotel, while pharmacy and dental grads remained at the Fontenelle hotel, Home- coming headquarters. Medic alumni greeted classmates at the Omaha Athletic club. The registration, barbecue, downtown parade and Homecoming game kept grads hopping until dance-time Saturday evening. The All-Alumni dinner dance was held in the main ballroom of the Fontenelle hotel. James Keogh, journalism graduate, was general chairman of the alumni activities. The Homecoming Hop was under the direction of the Students Union Board of Gov- ernors. Board secretary Romayne Roberts was in charge of arrangements. Mary Helen Neary 1940 Homecoming Queen On the Dance Floor at the Hop ' 180 tefCs feliftic PEP ACTIVITIES Pep Activities l . dead man has finally been brought back to life. Hilltop doctors of pep dug Old Man Creighton Spirit out of his grave this year and instilled new life in him with plenty of zest. Old Man Spirit had plenty of excuses to blow off his excess steam during the past year, with a winning football team and championship basketball club on the Hilltop. Tep Marshal Sam Weinstein, Head Cheerleader Bob Walker and Girl Cheerleader Olive Odorisio gave him plenty of leeway, too, as they ended their pep careers on the Hilltop. Weinstein became a cheerleader in 1934 and Walker joined the ranks the following year. In 1936 Weinstein was made pep marshal and Walker be- came head cheerleader. Olive Odorisio joined them in 1937 and the three have made a splendid record. They were aided this year by Bob Schonebaum and Jack Stewart and by an all-fresh- man staff composed of Bud Slee, Bill Cl ark, Bob Buck, Alex McCoy, Alex Weinstein, Jim Barrett and Milt Konecky, whose four feet and 10 inches makes him the shortest college cheerleader in the United States. Tee-off of the pep season this year came at the annual Frosh Frolic on September 27, with a pre-football rally honoring Coaches Skip Palrang and Kitty Gorman. Fire- works displays featured the two night games with Iowa Teachers and Colorado Mines and at the Mines game, Law students came attired in red derbies and formed a separate cheer delegation. It was at this game that the Bluejay players ' bench was moved to the students ' side of the field in an effort to create more enthusiasm. Sam Weinstein Pep Marshal Robert Schonebaum, Olive Odorisio and Jack Stewart 182 Homecoming Parade Robert Walker Head Cheerleader The Bluejay gridders were given two giant send-offs this year when they departed for the Tulsa game on October 10 and for the San Francisco contest on October 24. A night parade through town to the Burlington station aroused early retirers as Hill- toppers, carrying torches and sparklers, spared no noise before the squad left for the oil lands. At the depot, speeches from the coaches and players were on the program. Showing that they were good losers and that they were with the team no matter what was in the books, pepsters were at the station the following Sunday to welcome the Jays back from a 32-0 defeat at the hands of the Tulsans. It was an example of the greatest school loyality. On the morning of departure for California, 10 and 1 1 o ' clock classes were dismissed in order to give students an opportunity for another great send-off. Two street cars were chartered and another parade through downtown Omaha to the Union station let the Blues know that they had plenty of home support. There was more activity than the Union station had seen in a long time. Radio station KOIL aired the pep program and carried speeches from coaches and players. Longest Creighton Homecoming parade in years was witnessed on October 19 before the battle with Marquette. Led by an auto carrying the Very Rev. Joseph P. Zuercher, S.J., president of the university, the Honorable Roy L. Cochrane, ex-governor of Ne- braska and Mary Helen Neary, 1940 Homecoming queen, a line of bands, floats and student pepsters paraded through downtown Omaha. The college of commerce was judged the winner of the annual float contest, journalism placed second and pharmacy came in third. During the basketball season spirit time and time again rose to unpredicted heights as the Bluejay 183 Freshman Pep Squad cagers went through a victorious season. Something new came at the Oklahoma Aggie game when a riotous pre-game rally on the gym floor sounded-off a big night of student support as the Jays whipped the Okla- homans. A spotlight introduction of players and coaches featured the entertainment. Throughout the cage season the pep department had charge of furnishing spectators with halftime entertainment. A delegation of Hilltop rooters was on hand at Creighton ' s NCAA tiffs in Kansas City ' s auditorium on March 18 with Iowa State and on March 21 and 22 with Washington State and Wyoming respectively. Cheer Superintendents Weinstein and Walker took the center of the auditorium floor during halftime of the first contest and led a volley of Bluejay cheers which let Kansas Citians know Creighton was there in full force. A crowd of more than two hundred Omahans provided the Jays with regular home-court support. Commerce Float in the Homecoming Parade 184 LOAN FUND ■ m Harry Stackhouse Chairman Agnew Loan Fund JLhe Agnew Loan Fund was established in 1930 in memory of the Rev. William H. Agnew, S.J., late president of the university. It was organized to assist those students who encounter financial difficulties while obtaining an education at Creighton, and is maintained and supervised by the Stu- dents Union Board of Governors. Money for the fund is obtained through an annual drive among members of the faculty and students of the university. Voluntary con- tributions are made, and this year these netted about five hundred dollars. Harry Stackhouse was chairman of the 1941 drive. He was assisted by Leo Dulacki, president of the Board of Governors. Any full-time male Creighton student who is in need of financial assistance may borrow from the fund. However, this money is lent only for tuition and books. It is never lent for other purposes, and the whole amount which a student borrows may not exceed 75 dollars. The money must be repaid during the summer following the school term in which it is borrowed. Applications for loans are submitted to the chairman of the Board of Governors and he, in conjunction with the treasurer of the uni- versity, decides whether or not an applicant should receive assistance. In the eleven years of the fund ' s existence, more than fifteen thousand dollars has been loaned to students; most of this amount has been repaid. It is estimated that the fund has permitted hundreds of students to grad- uate from Creighton who would have been forced to discontinue their education without this aid. During the yearly drive, each student who donates a dollar or more to the fund is given a ticket to the annual Agnew Loan Fund dance. The 1941 dance was conducted in the Hotel Fontenelle ballroom on April 18. About three hundred couples attended the affair for which music was furnished by Ray Scott ' s College Rhythm orchestra. A silver loving cup for the highest per capita donation in any single school or college is awarded each year. This year the cup was won by the College of Pharmacy. Committee representatives from the various departments were: Leo Dulacki, Arts; Jack Gleason, Commerce; William Stephenson, Dentistry; John Enis, Journalism; Tom Riley, Law; Tim Lally, Medicine, and Harry Stackhouse. Pharmacy. 186 J g m SNAPSHOTS 1. After the Banquet 2. Between Classes 3. Hotfoot Herdzina Entertains 4. My Friends . . . 5. Headstrong 6. This Is the Happiest, etc 1. Training For Radio Speech 2. So a Thousand Ships Were Launched 3. A Governor, a Queen, a President 4. Military Banquet Scene 5. Answer, Yes or No 6. Hilltop Military Chiefs 1. Prom Couple 2. Sport Sampler Night 3. Dr. Woodbury ' s Birthday 4. Biology Laboratory 5. Proposal in the Park 6. Handle with Care 7. Father Hears About Mortar 1. Breaking Training in a Big Way 2. No Kibitzing! 3. Beauty on Trial 4. Hi! Society 5. Rainy Day 6. Title Changes Hands 1. That Was a Good One 2. Colonels Three 3. Dilly Bowling 4. No Pract ice Here Today 5. Lou and Hank 6. Count John A. Creighton 1. Workin ' on the Railroad 2. A Row of Jay Fans 3. Drive! Drive! Drive! 4. Well, In My Day . . . 5. Let ' s Have a Yea Bluejay 6. Dressing Room Interviews - Vs i 1. Trust Uncle Sam 2. It Must Be Terrible 3. Oomiak! 4. Aw, Com ' on Out 5. Solemn Mass 6. A Peaceful Figure 1. Sorority Rush Chairmen 2. Over Kansas Ether Waves 3. Jays-Dakotans Maul in Mud 4. State Rifle Team Champs 5. A Commerce Class 6. Students Receive Communion 1. Where ' s the Band? 2. Pals 3. Recruits 4. Missionary Work 5. Bevy of Beauties 6. Slim Jim 1. North Lawn 2. Click Gauthier in Action 3. Campus Rush Week 4. Spire of Sanctity 5. Nature Lover 6. Now It ' s This Way . 1 . Board of Strategy 2. Talking Over the War 3. Free Ride to the Station 4. And the Band Played On 5. Goodbye and Good Luck 6. Yes, It ' s the Photo Class 1. Shootin ' High 2. Perplexing Problem 3. What Wheaties Will Do 4. Defense Preparations 5. Nest of the Champs 6. Happy Landing 1. Gotta ' Match, Bud? 2. Snowbound 3. Checking Up 4. Chivalry is Not Dead 5. Blind Date 6. Aloha Lads 1 . Dentists at Work 2. Planning a Blitz 3. Next Year ' s C aptain 4. Military Ball Gathering 5. On the Air 6. The Editor Steps Out ' ■ 1 . There ' s Something About a Soldier 2. A Prescription For Marquette 3. Top Hats and Dentists 4. Alma Mater 5. Waiting For Business 6. I Love a Parade 13 FRATERNITIES Onter- Jraternltij Gouncll . OFFICERS Thomas Hagan, President Daniel Lynch, Vice President Jack McEveny, Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Alpha Chi Kappa DANIEL KELLY Delta Sigma Delta ARTHUR DAILEY Delta Sigma Pi DANIEL LYNCH Delta Theta Phi JACK MCEVENY Gamma Eta Gamma JOSEPH DAVIS Lambda Phi Mu FRANK FRANCO Phi Beta Epsilon IRVING MITTLEMAN Phi Beta Pi WILLIAM DOUGLASS Phi Epsilon BEN HALLER Phalanx LEROY WADE Phi Chi ROBERT SPRATT Pi Lambda Phi BENNETT SOMBERG Phi Rho Sigma THOMAS HAGAN Xi Psi Phi WILLIAM BATES Thomas Hagan President 204 J-J-DAVIS m- 4 C T HAGAM P ALYNCh JRM tVENY VICE - PpESIDEUT SECl5ErAEV-TT?EASUl?E 3nte frafermtg r R J- SPRATT P • D K EL LLY • - SOMBER WWBATES CWPOUCLASS A £. • PAI l_ELy II • I- MITTLEMN FOFRAS1CO E J HALLE R L. • L- wade: Organized at Creigiiton University in 1922 205 OfLpka Unl Jvappa . . . National Jesuit Arts Fraternity officers John Maulick, President Daniel Kelly, Vice President Joseph McCarville, Secretary-Treasurer ACTIVES EDWARD LOXTERKAMP MARTIN MILLER JOHN BURNELL WILLIAM HOPKINS CLEM CARNEY PAUL WACK RICHARD LIEBERT BEN BISHOP ROBERT MCGOWAN FRANK BARRETT LEO CASSEL John Maw c k President ROBERT PRENDERGAST MAURICE HINCHEY JOHN SHEEHAN RICHARD FANGMAN PATRICK GARVEY AUGUST PALMESANO ROBERT MCHUGH LEO DULACKI RALPH NICE EDWARD TUYNMAN 206 R-L-MSHUGH JLM CARV1UE J H MAULICA D D KtLLY VJ-DULACKI jSKtfHE.-rA.POf- TOtAwBIB PRESIECKJT VICE- PRE5I5EUT ill JR PRENDEDCAST J CASSEL. FA BARRETT RA NICE JQTILIPPI FJDELAVEGA LW- flOLLAND C MfSRATOCMVIL Founded at Creighton University in 1928 207 Jjelta Siqyna Jsella . . . National Den tal Fraternity officers Gordon Potter, Grand Master Arthur Dailey, Worthy Master Jack Croup, Treasurer Clarence Gerner, Scribe A. M. O ' Connor, Senior Page Sam Blount, Junior Page William Stephenson, Historian John Hoban, Tyler ACTIVES ROY ARAUJO PATRICK BARRETT SAM BLOUNT JACK CROUP ARTHUR DAILEY LEO FERGUSON PLEDGES CHRIS GRADY LAMBERT HOCH GEORGE KENNAUGH JOHN KUBITSCHEK CLARENCE GERNER JOHN HOBAN A. M. O ' CONNOR GORDON POTTER WILLIAM STEPHENSON JOSEPH VINCENT PAUL KURTH HENRY MUELLER JOSEPH MORAN JOSEPH WAIS Gordon Poi i i Grand Mu t r 208 ■E.R At DAILtY WN-STLPHtWSON F CROUP S H BLOUKJT k.STER- WORTHY MASTER HISTORIAW T R E. ASUREK JUWIOR. PAGE Cj-O KEMKJA.UGH HC MUELLER P A KURTH JP KUBITSCHEK Founded at the University of Michigan in 1882 Omega Chapter Granted in 1910 209 dsella Sicfma li,.. International Commerce Fraternity officers Paul Boisseree, President Daniel Lynch, Vice President John Fenner, Treasurer Fred Glaser, Secretary ACTIVES RICHARD BAUDO ELMER BRADLEY WILLIAM CHAVET EUGENE CONRY ROBERT DETHLEFS JOHN HEBENSTREIT ROBERT HEIMROD RAYMOND HERDZINA RALPH KANE ROBERT KEATING JOHN KENNEDY ROBERT KOTERBA JOHN LOHRMAN PLEDGES REX LOGAN Paul Boisseree President PHILIP MCCARTHY JOSEPH MESTL LUD MILISTEFR DONALD MORAN EDWARD MORIN ROBERT MORROW CLARKE REYNOLDS WILLIAM SULLIVAN HAROLD TERNUS LEO THELEN RICHARD TIBOR LEROY WADE DONALD WERNER ROBERT BUCK 210 10 L-L- WA D E R-P- AUDO J-J-LOHR.MAN M-J-MNNEDY R-H-DETHLEFS R.-K.ANE J-J-ME.5TL D- W • W I RNER, TE-CONR.Y W- CHAVET E-G-MORIN R-J-HERDZINA L.-F-THELE.N G-E-  E Y NOLDS J- H E ENST REI T L-J- M ILISTEFd F.L 6RAD1EY R- S MORROW • R F- KOTtRbA RL TlbOR. REA LOGAN Founded at New York University in 1907 .Be a 77?e o Chapter Granted in 1930 211 JJeita C keta 1 hi . . . National Legal Fraternity officers Arthur Larson, Dean Jack McEveny, Vice Dean William Garvey, Tribune Roger Andrews, Master of the Rolls Clement Pedersen, Master of the Exchequer Robert Henatsch, Master of the Ritual Oscar Rock, Bailiff ACTIVES CHARLES BIRK WILLIAM CASART WILLIAM CULKIN JOSEPH CUSHING BEN DE BOICE JOHN DIESING DUANE GIBBS MARTIN HARRIS GEORGE KANOUFF EUGENE KESSLER PLEDGES LOUIS KALUSH PAUL KOVAR Artfiur Larson Dean ARTHUR KNAPP LOUIS MORRISON PATRICK MORROW ROBERT MULLIN MELVIN NOYES STANLEY OLIVERIUS EUGENE O ' SULLIVAN CHARLES PEASINGER HARRY RAGAN THOMAS RILEY JOHN LINSTROM WILLIAM WALTEMATH WARREN SCHREMPP LOUIS SEMINARA LEE SMITH CHESTER SUTTON JOHN THOMPSON EMMET TINLEY CHARLES ROE ROBERT WALKER HENRY WINTERS JAMES WILCOX 212 CBPEDERSEN ACLARSEN A TER QP THE tXCHEQUgCt, PCANl WM-CASART RE- WALKER HJ-RAOAN !_• A • SMITH ? , . . . in ik, C-AI-SUTTOM E ' J-KESSLER i_- ASEMI MARA TJRILEV ..fe D-LCISBS tVC- SCHREMPP AWK JAPP J- 1- LINSTROM 213 Established at Cleveland Law School in 1919 Bryan Senate Established in 1913 l amboa Iki Jnu . . . International Medical Fraternity officers Luscian Di Leo, President Frank Franco, Vice President Frank Gasparini, Secretary Carl Maggiore, Treasurer Anthony Rifici, Pledge Master John Di Fiore, Historian ACTIVES STEPHEN ALAIMO THOMAS CALDAROLA ITALO DANIELE LUSCIAN DI LEO CARL MAGGIORE HENRY PORTALUPI ANTHONY GRECO FRANK MANGANARO MICHAEL ARCABASSO ALBERT GUADAGNI PLEDGES CARMELO CELESTRE Luscian Di Leo President FRANK GASPARINI JOHN DI FIORE FRANK FRANCO JOHN CICERO CARL PANTALEO MICHAEL CERCHIO AUGUSTINE RAITANO SALVATORE LA TONA ANTHONY RIFICI RICHARD BELLUCCI ROCCO TROIANO 214 hmaggiore: fofranco l_wd ' i_e_o f l gasparimi ia.d ' fiorf PtELASCJ-RElF . VICE-PRESIDCWT PRLSIDE.MT SE.CR.cVary HiVroBiAtr n 9 1 Hh H , T JT CAI_DAROi-A ALMMO H R PORTALUPI WRAITANO lAWDANI ELE MP- CLRCHIO A- P- GUADAONI AL-RIFICI CV-PAMTALLO CCCELESTRE Founded at Cornell University in 1920 Xi Chapter Granted in 1933 215 Thai LiiLsi, • • • National Military Fraternity officers Charles McManus, Commander LeRoy Wade, L,t. Commander Robert Hoffman, Finance Officer Patrick Garvey, Warden Historian John Reilly, Adjutant ACTIVES RICHARD BAUDO ROBERT BURKE EDWARD COHN LEO DULACKI HENRY FEE RICHARD GRABOW ROBERT HONIG DANIEL KELLY RICHARD KITCHEN PLEDGES WILLIAM BEDFORD RICHARD BOSCARDIN RALPH CARLISLE LEO CASSEL ROBERT CRISWELL EDWIN CURRIER JR. ANTHONY DIGNOTI JACK DINEEN ARMANDO FERRARI JOHN GAULE JOHN GIEVER CLEMENT GOODHOPE ROBERT HEIMROD RAYMOND HERDZINA ARNOLD HERFKENS MAURICE HINCHEY Ch vrles McManus Commander EMMRICH LAMB ALBERT LUSTGARTEN JOHN MAULICK JOSEPH MCCARVILLE JOHN MCGILLICUDDY MELVIN NEWMAN ROBERT OBERLANDER JACK PEASE WAYNE HURD ANTHONY INSERRA THOMAS KELLEY WILLIAM LANE RAYMOND LEONARD FRANK LORENZ JACK LUTT MAURICE MCCARTNEY JOSEPH MCELIGOTT ROBERT MCHUGH JOHN MULLANEY DUANE NOYES PAT O ' CONNOR AUGUST PALMESANO HAROLD PETERSON STANLEY PUTNICKI DAVID REDLE GERALD SAVORY ANTHONY TROIA AL TRUSCOTT JACOB VAN BERKUM JOSEPH VETTER JOHN WACHTER EUGENE ZIESEL JOHN QUINN JACK RAAPKE DAYTON RASMUSSEN JOHN RIORDAN JOHN SCALZO LEONARD SCHMITZ LOUIS SCHNAUBER WILLIAM SCHROEDER JOHN SHEEHAN EUGENE SKARDA LLOYD SKINNER EUGENE SMITH GUY STINSON LEO TIGHE WILLIAM VAUGHN DONALD WERNER 216 R J HOffMAN PhC-ARVn C-F-M MAKlJS L LWADt J B RtitLY J-H-MAUUGK. FIHAHr,i QfT -tfJ- yVABOJN HiSTOfti N COMWAMDE.R. 3MMAMDIB J.r?_. qtak) r $Halmtx ED LAME) ObtRUNDER. J J WACHTER J M ' GILLICUPPY R-MTCMtN tNCOHN RPDAUDO uA iAilAa JLM GARVILIE M ' NEWMAN JATROIA J f StftttlAN C M ' HUG« p-W-LORtNZ W-H-BEDF-CXU O-6-STIHbON A J HERFKEN Mp-H INCHED J T- IIHIN HI- PETERSON R I ' llGHt li J- H E RDziNA j CMCNOri 217 Founded at the University of Illinois in 1925 Delta Morac Chapter Granted in 1933 Tkl 3eta (Pi... National Medical Fraternity officers Guy Halsey, President Fred Burrows, Vice President Leo Pedemont, Secretary Charles Peacock, Treasurer ACTIVES EDWIN BRADY GINO BUCCHIANERI ROMAIN CLEROU HENRY CUNIBERTI KENNETH DALTON JOHN DEJAK ALPHONSE DINGACCI WILLIAM DOUGLASS GEORGE DUNN JOHN FAIRCHILD THOMAS MCINTOSH PLEDGES EDGAR LAWRENCE ROY MATTERI RALPH METZ Guy Halsey President DONALD LAVIOLETTE THOMAS MCINTOSH RICHARD LEHNER KENNETH MACINNES LESLIE MUSANTE GREGORY NICHOLS THEODORE NICKELSEN GEORGE RICHARDS MERVYN SULLIVAN WILLIAM TROLAN ADOLPH ZAPPELLI CLIFTON ROSE BERTHOLD STUEHLER 218 JA.FAIPCHILD f L BURROWS OM-HALSEY G- E. ■ PEACOCK. U R PLDCMOMT VICC-PRESIDEUT fRESIOE-NT T TZ E A. S l_lT=tEr.F«_ SE.C-RE-TA.RY Hi Beta ti toil G H RICHARDS m CW DOUGLASS W H TROLAN J J DEJAK A J DINGAGGI t H BSUDY FWM c INTOS rl RR MATTER I IV FV DALTON GPPUNW D-J-LA VIOLXTTE G- -NIGHOLS R P CLXROU IVAMA C INNES 6 JBUCCHIANE.RI TRWlCKttSEN A J ZAPPELLI L- F- MU AW-TE:  3TUE-Hl_Ef . C. P- ROSE. REME.TZ, EC ' LAWRENCE Founded at the University of Pittsburgh in 1891 Alpha Alpha Chapter Granted in 1907 219 1 hi (ykl . . . National Medical Fraternity officers Bertram Gosliner, Presiding Senior Gerald Merline, Presiding Junior Edward Drendel, Secretary Richard Leander, Treasurer ACTIVES FRANCIS BULAWA JOHN CHAMPION HOWARD COWLEY PETER CURRIE STEPHEN HANTEN JOHN HARTIGAN WILLIAM HEBERT WILLIAM JENSEN THOMAS KERNS TIMOTHY LALLY PLEDGES LEON BECKER ROBERT DE MANGUS EDWARD DOLAN JOSEPH ERDEI ROBERT FITZGIBBONS VIRGIL FORTIN MARK GABRIELSON AUDLEY HALE WILLIAM HANSEN Bertram Gosliner Presiding Senior ROBERT LAUVETZ WOODROW LOMAS ROBERT MCNAMARA JOSEPH MARTIN JOHN MOEHN HAROLD MUELLER LEO MULLEN EDWARD MUNNS MERRILL O ' DONNELL ARTHUR PREVEDEL ROBERT HARRINGTON FRED HEBERT ROLAND KLEEBERGER LLOYD LACKIE WILLIAM MCCUNNIFF WILLIAM MCGRATH WILLIAM MORRISSEY JOSEPH NARCOVICH ROBERT QUINN AUSTIN SCHILL WALTER SHEPHERD JOSEPH SINDELAR EDWARD SLAVIK ROBERT SPRATT JAMES TIERNEY DANIEL WEBER STEPHEN WOOD JAMES YACKLEY JOSEPH O DEA HOWARD RUDERSDORF GEORGE SCHLENKER STEPHEN STOPAK HENRY TAMMEN FRANK WANEK CURTIS WELAND JOHN WELLS 220 H SOOW1.EY VS - F- SHEPHERD WEl ' 1-OM.AS W-5 ' MEBLRT .XT? V AR TINt JT-WOE T F ULLV D ' JWtBtR 5-J-WOOD A-E-SCHILL -I- B ' S I N OELAR S ' J-HANTEU lit W • 3 - M EBE.R.T anil ± jtmm Q 9l J-BSI NOELAR S ' J-HAWTEN FA ' _ AW A -- - W H HAN VE H T4WMEN Founded at the University of Vermont in 1889 Chi Upsilon Chapter Granted in 1916 221 1 hi Jvho Slqwia . . . National Medical Fraternity officers Fred Makovec, President Thomas Hagan, Vice President Charles McCoy, Corresponding Secretary John Walz, Treasurer John Eustermann, Recording Secretary Robert Delaney, Pledge Master Francis Donahue, Sergeant at Arms ACTIVES GEORGE ANSTEY HERMAN BEWERSDORF WILLIAM BOWEN NICHOLAS BONFILIO JAMES CORNISH WILLIAM DELANEY CHARLES DONLEY RAFAEL DUFFICY PLEDGES CORNELIUS ADDISON JAMES ARATA PAUL CHAPMAN YALE CHARBONNEAU JAMES CONLON LOUIS DEWEY CLEMENT DU MONT EDWARD FLEMING Fred Makovec President DAVID ELDRIDGE PHILIP FAGAN ALEXANDER FILIP ROBERT GALLIMORE ALVIN GROSS MERLE HARRISON GLEN HEIDEPRIEM VINCENT HOUSTON JOHN EGAN JOHN HILSABECK JAMES KELLY GEORGE MOFFITT ROBERT NEIKES JAMES O ' NEIL JOHN MARTIN JOHN KRETTEK DON MANNING JAY MILLER MARCO RAGO JEAN SARRAIL ROBERT SLATTERY EUGENE WALSH VINCENT PARNELL FRANK PRICE JOHN SKIRVING WILBUR THOMPSON GORDON VAN NUYS NORMAN WEST SAMUEL HOEPER 222 AJCWC55 OjTuS-ftRMAMN J A WALI F -U-AAAKOVEC CTHAGAN C PM COV ND OMDLIO ik lal I Ik $ I . . a ' ' ' ■ mdJM m 3Rir OE. PJCHUPMAN FD DONAHUE JACORNI5H J t-KRtTTEK. R 1. CALLI AAORF- P-6J.L.DRIDOE PJCHAPMAN F D DONAHUE J N M ' ■Hi C P VAN NUVS ING J-K-KE.L.L.Y J R HILSABKK CP ADDISON L S DLWtY FJ PRIC.F_ -4 wt k C CPU MONT Y HCHARBONN1MJ JTE AM EF FLEMING WLTHOrnpsoN N D WEST S r- H Founded at Northwestern University in 1890 Eta Chapter Granted in 1899 223 JCi Td Tk . : . National Dental Fraternity officers Raymond Zaworski, President William Bates, Vice President Keith Sutton, Treasurer Generosa Lambiente, Secretary ACTIVES JOHN RANDO WILLIAM BURRELL ROBERT GOLONKA PLEDGES EDWARD FLYNN EDWARD HAN N AWAY JOHN ELLENBECKER HENRY RILEY R. SCHLEPPENBACH ROBERT SORENSEN JOHN GARVEY GLEN HARRINGTON R « . jo n Zaworski President CHARLES PFISTER WILLIAM SAUSER WILLIAM GARTON DONALD BUNDY LEO BANCKS MIKE DEVICH RALPH JUNEAU WILLIAM DUNN PAUL JAMES DORSEY KING LEROY MISNER 224 I .s « If . tf lki KEITH SUTTON WILLIAAA fcATE-S RAYMOND ZAWORSKI GENEJJOSA LAAABIENTE. ROBERT GOLONKA V ICt - PPESlDENT PRE.SI CiE-KlT Xf i i 1« RALPH JUNEAU UCO BAWCKS OLE N HARRINGTON EDWARD HA DEVtCH ' W-O- ACgTEM WILLIAM BURRELL. JQUU W-AMPO R0BEI?T50I?ENSfW RAYMOND 5CHLEPPWBACH PAUL JAME5 DONALD BUNDY WILLIAM DUNN Founded at the University of Michigan in 1889 Alpha Kappa Chapter Granted in 1915 225 RBROBtBTS N D ONFILIO H A STACKttO PRESIDENT VlCE-T P?E.SIT E JT T L J DULACM HF- DRI5-TOWE. JR. SOSHNIN AJ- AR.R.AIL D D KE.LLY OjLpka Siqrna OXu . . . National Honorary Jesuit Fraternity officers Romayne Roberts, President Nicholas Bonfilio, Vice President Daniel Lynch, Secretary Harry Stackhouse, Treasurer ACTIVES HENRY BRISTOWE JOHN DIESING LEO DULACKI WILLIAM GARVEY PLEDGES ROGER ANDREWS RAPHAEL BACHMANN HERBERT CONLEY JAMES CROWLEY JULIAN HOGAN DANIEL KELLY A. M. O ' CONNOR CHARLES PFISTER KENNETH HOPPENS JOHN MULLANEY ROSS MULLANEY DONALD PECK HAROLD PETERSON WARREN RLX JEAN SARRAIL JOSEPH SOSHNIK HENRY RILEY MAURICE STONER EUGENE WALSH JOHN WALZ Founded at Marquette University in 1915 Creighton Chapter Granted in 1922 226 WAPETER. CKAN6EL1.CJB. -J- DAVIS V I CE-ClfAKCELLOR A StT % ■ ■ ' WWW ' WW V f 1 -3 MH Ai t A- DUSATKO e-O- CLARIS J • J-ALLEN J -J- WALLACE Ljamma Ota Ljt amma . . . National Legal Fraternity officers William Peter, Chancellor Joseph Davis, Vice Chancellor William Parker, Quaester ACTIVES LOUIS CANIGLIA JAMES CROWLEY - JOSEPH DAVIS PLEDGES JOHN ALLEN JOSEPH BENESCH EDWARD CLARK ROBERT DIPPEL WILLIAM PARKER WILLIAM PETER ALAN DUSATKO ALBERT HANSEN EDWARD MCCARTY Venn Virgl, Recorder Louis Caniglia.. Judex VENN VIRGL LEO WILLIAMS VINSON ROACH JOHN WALLACE WILLIAM YOUNG Founded at the University oe Maine in 1901 Thcta Chapter Granted in 1912 227 LMEYERSON I- MITTLEMAN L - (fc 5- WEIN5TEI N H- ROTHMAM VICE — -PT?E:S IT3EV4T n- WIE5MAN J A JJeta Opsllon . . . Local Social Fraternity officers Irving Mittleman, President Hyman Rothman, Vice President Leo Meyerson, Secretary ACTIVES LEO MEYERSON IRVING MITTLEMAN HYMAN ROTHMAN SAM WEINSTEIN HAROLD WIESMAN PLEDGES HERMAN SUSMAN Founded at Creighton University in 1928 228 W ■ B- DAVI S R J OAUTHI.E.T2 ' T?-FM?EELL J L-E.NIS 1 ki CspslLon . . . Local Journalism Fraternity OFFICERS Kenneth Hoppens, President Ben Haller, Vice President Ted Hatch, Secretary-Treasurer ACTIVES HERBERT CONLEY JOHN ENIS RICHARD BIGLIN JAMES MULDOON ROBERT GAUTHIER WILLIAM DAVIS WILLIAM MONAGHAN JAMES FARLEE RICHARD SCHALL GEORGE FARRELL JOHN POPA DONALD LEE ROBERT MCMANAMAN FRANCIS CLEARY HENRY BRISTOWE PLEDGES GEORGE BAKER ROBERT BILLINGS BERNARD BETTERMAN JOSEPH BOYLE JOSEPH CRONIN BERNARD HEALY MAURICE MULLIN RICHARD SCHULTZ JACK BLOCK Founded at Creighton University in 1933 229 y KtEPtE OFAECHIVtS KEEfEROfE«C«E 5UEK IX. E. X •J ' ? 1 jV ca, E? i M- BERNSTtlM C ■ F- CROUUSE J J ambaa 1 ki . . . International Social Fraternity officers Joseph Soshnik, Rex Stanley Turkel, Keeper of Archives Bennett Somberg, Archon Edward Cohn, Master of Work Gilbert Greenberg, Keeper of Exchequer ACTIVES EDWARD COHN GILBERT GREENBERG WILLARD SMITH BENNETT SOMBERG JOSEPH SOSHNIK STANLEY TURKEL SHELDON WAXENBERG ERNEST WOHL PLEDGES MELVIN BERNSTEIN HARVEY BURSTEIN LOUIS CIGEL PAUL CROUNSE ROBERT MANNIS IRVIN ZIEGMAN Founded at Yale University in 1895 Chi Chapter Granted in 1929 230 W P 6 ARVEY vice. T- t?£..ci t e.w-i (Ah-te$em) AA- WILLIAMS PC ' AWDPEWS L. A SMITH A C.- UP5OI0 L.-A- 5£MIWA?A ServLentes . . . Honorary Legal Fraternity officers Clement Pedersen, President William Garvey, Vice President Lee Smith, Secretary-Treasurer ACTIVES JOHN DIESING LEO EISENSTATT WILLIAM GARVEY ARTHUR LARSON CLEMENT PEDERSEN HARRY RAGEN LOUIS SEMINARA WILLARD SMITH LEE SMITH EMMET TINLEY PLEDGES ROGER ANDREWS JAMES WILCOX JAMES CROWLEY LEO WILLIAMS ROBERT MULLIN Founded at Creighton University in 1938 231 HMBNSHH PM- BOIS5E.RE.E CMANCEUX lSPfl j EXCHEQUER J E- ROWiAWD A. .kS-T-El? Cf THE T 3U_S ■ - J DA- LYNCH M.ASTEeorTHE ft t II TA8LE rkrufMu 1MI W MCASART L N-COttN R-J- 5VO ODA J R bOJININ JELINSTROM Uroer of Ojrtus . . . Honorary Economics Fraternity officers Daniel Lynch, Master of the Roundtable Edward Rowland, Master of the Rolls Paul Boisseree, Chancellor of the Exchequer ACTIVES WILLIAM CASART ROGER ANDREWS RANDOLPH SVOBODA JOSEPH SOSHNIK EDWARD COHN JOHN LINSTROM ACTIVE FACULTY MEMBERS DR. J. P. BEGLEY DR. L. A. CUSACK DR. N. B. BAUSCH DR. F. E. WALSH DR. C. J. COURTNEY DR. W. A. DWYER DR. C. S. MILLER Creighton Chapter Granted in 1939 232 £ambta iaraa J EAKJ l_U Y BARBARA kWVlCKER 5UWMIE. HE1IN POLORES PRZ.YSYLA, 5ECf?ETA.R.Y ' bambva Jvappa Sterna . . . National Pharmaceutical Sorority OFFICERS Barbara McVicker, President Sunnie Hein, Secretary MEMBERS SUNNIE HEIN BARBARA MCVICKER JEAN LUBY DOLORES PRZYBYLA Theta Chapter Organized in 1920 233 Outer- Sorority Council . . . OFFICERS Genevieve Zahner, President Edna Buchholz, Vice President Ethel Tombrink, Secretary Geraldine Stover, Treasurer MEMBERS Chi Mu Kappa EILEEN BOYLE ROSEMARY o ' NEIL GENEVIEVE ZAHNER Kappa Zeta Kappa EDNA BUCHHOLZ GERALDINE LAINSON GERALDINE STOVER Genevieve Zahner President Pi Delta Chi BETTY BLACKBURNE JEANNE LUND ETHEL TOMBRINK Lambda Kappa Sigma BARBARA MCVICKER SUNNIE HEIN 234 EDNA 13UCHHOL.Z viC( PPtSIOCNT GEMEVIEVE ZAHNER ■pats. o«:w r ETHEL TOMBRiNK. stcetTA py 3nt r-6oporil:g r$4t PETTY BLiOC JPME. 5APPAPA M£ VICW.P. -JEANNE UJWt? ■ Ik. 5.UWMIE HE.IN CSEPALIXME LAIMSOJJ E.IL.EE1U EOYEE. Ct SEAAA1?Y OAIEIL 235 Unl Jna Jvappa . . . Local Social Sorority officers Eileen Boyle, President Veronica Boyce, Vice President Genevieve McNamara, Secretary Mary Beth Keenan, Treasurer Jane Connell, Historian ACTIVES PHYLLIS HILL PEGGY WALL GENEVIEVE ZAHNER GERTRUDE MARTIN MARY KAY MORAN ROSEMARY O ' NEIL ANNE SCHUETZ PLEDGES CLARE PHELAN KATHLEEN MALONE MAUREEN POLKING IMOGENE COOPER VIRGINIA FORTUNE IRENE KONAT Eileen Boyle President MARY HELEN NEARY PATRICIA DUFFY PATRICIA CUMMISKY MARY KAY BURKE JEAN ANNE HILL ANNE PETER NORMA MILLER VELMA NEDLEY VIRGINIA DOLLY MARGARET MCGUIRE EILEEN BOLER MARGARET PETER ROSEMARY O ' BRIEN PHYLLIS LOWRY TERESSA HANNIGAN ALICIA STOFFEL ETHEL TOMBRINK ETHEL MAY LEWIS ELAINE DODSON BARBARA JEAN VAUGHN BETTY WILEY JOYCE ROBERTS MARILYN DUGDALE CATH. FITZPATRICK 236 jtNLVILVE. .ZAI1NE.R. - Nf- CONKtLL- ELIl_a-E-N EOVLE. VtRONICA BOVCt M(RI DtTH KltNAN CLHUItvt MSfiAMAR tf hi 3 u lappa win -■ ANNE SC-HUETZ PHYLLIS HILL- ANNE PETER ETHEL. MAY LEWIS P£JGGY WALL MARY HELEN NLAI7Y JCA.NI A.KJM MILL ALICIA ST fF£.l_ PATRICIA. Curry ROStMAHV OklEIL PHVLLIS LDWBY A AT?Y KAV BURKE1 TERESA HANNIGAN ROSE AARY O-BklEJvl AAARCAPET RETET? MAURE.EM R3M INO CATHERINE RTZPATRIGK MARY KTAYMOPAKJ EILEEN COLER C.LABE PHILAN IREMt KOAIAT JEAN COOPER JOYCE ROfeERTS BARBARA VAUGHW KATHLEEN AVALONE Founded at Creighton University in 1928 237 Jvappa jLeta Jvappa Local Social Sorority officers Edna Buchholz, President Marjorie Maloney, Vice President Rosemary Mulligan, Secretary Mary Elise Pass, Treasurer Margaret Farrell, Parliamentarian Elizabeth Barrett, Historian ACTIVES ELAINE BENEDICT GERALDINE LAINSON HARRIET SCHEPPER MARY LOUISE STASH PLEDGES GRACE WINTERS VERNILE VERSCHOOR ALICE ROTH MARY K. TAYLOR ANGELA LENNEMANN PATRICIA HUNT MARGARET GURNETT MARGARET DWYER Edna BlJCHHOLZ President JULIE ANN HEFFERNAN JEAN RERUCHA RITA SKAHILL GERALDINE STOVER DOROTHY WILLIAMS MARJORIE TOBIN MARGARET STOVER MARY PROVAZNIK EILEEN JOHANNES MARY E. HUGHES BETTY MULLIGAN 238 ELIZABETH BARRETT MARVEPASS EDNA 5UCHHOLZ. ROSEMARY MULLIGAN MARGARET FARRELL. Ml 5XOR.I M TREASURER. PRESIDEKIT SECRE1 i-RY PARLIAMEM 1 ftKI A. Kl Itrm 2f lappa _ GCRALDI NL. LAI NSON HARRIET SCHEPPER LLAINL BENEDICT RITA SKAHILL, MARY lOUISESTASH JULIE AKiU HEFFLPNAN AAAPGARET STCVER JEAN RERUGhA VERNILE VER90KXK ETTY MULLIGAN ALICE ROTH DOROTHY WILLIAMS ■MARYfllZABfXH tfUGNES MARJORIE TOBIN PATRICIA HUNT GRACE WIMTEF S MARY KATHRYN TAYIOB MARY PROVAZNIK ANGELA LENNLMANN EILEEN JOHANNES MARGARET DVVYER. A ARGAKET GURNET T Founded at Creighton University in 1933 239 ANNL SCHUtTZ VICC PRESIDENT bETTY LACHBURNE PRESIDENT ii jfelte Chi ETHEL TOM5KINK SECRETARY- TREASURER EDfcW UCHHOLZ. JEANHE MARIE LUND fLORETTA TACKERT 1 1 Jselta iyki . . . Local Professional Sorority officers Betty Blackburne, President Anne Schuetz, Vice President Ethel Tombrink, Secretary-Treasurer ACTIVES ANNE SCHUETZ ETHEL TOMBRINK JEANNE MARY LUND BETTY BLACKBURNE LILLIAN KARTY EDNA BUCHHOLZ PLEDGES FLORETTA TACKERT JENNY LOU DWYER LUCILLE SIMEK Founded at Creighton University in 1935 240 JEANNE JONES TREASURER olive oooeisio PRESIDENT TTA C05EL VICE. PRESIDENT Pi to £ Uon VIVlEMMt KlEEN SHECCY SHEtlPAN PAULINE flEPMANN MIOPIA OD0QI9O 111 ki OpsiLon . . . Local Social Sorority officers Olive Odorisio, President Rita Dobel, Vice President Janis Amundson, Secretary Jeanne Jones, Treasurer ACTIVES JANIS AMUNDSON RITA DOBEL JEANNE JONES VIVIENNE KLEEN GLORIA ODORISIO OLIVE ODORISIO PAULINE RIEDMANN LADONNA REEDY MARILYN REECE VIOLA SHERIDAN JEANNE STECH Founded at Creighton University in 1940 241 Daniel Lynch President Dowling Hall V_ reighton ' s self-governing upper- classman dormitory, Dowling hall, stepped out of the K « bounds of a mere living place into a backstage atmos- aV phere this year as members presented the Dowling k Mf Follies, all-male slam ' show. A. fl ftafe Staged in the university auditorium. April 17, the ■l i MkM production listed only Dowlingites in its program of per- formances which included a pony chorus, style show, quartette, skits, tap dancing, vocal solos, and a chorus made up entirely of hall members. Ray Scott ' s band furnished the orchestral scores. Director of the show was Ben Bishop; assistant director, Nick Taylor; publicity manager, Emmrich Lamb; business manager, Daniel Lynch, and property manager, Leo Cassel. Student government in the upperclassman dormitory was in the hands of Lynch, president, and Kenneth Dailey, secretary-treasurer. Dowling counsellors for the year were: Lamb, Leo Ferguson, James Carr, and Joseph Vincent. Maurice Stoner, proctor; Leo Brenning, prefect, and Francis Walsh, prefect- custodian served as officials. The Rev. Patrick G. Kelly, S.J., is the faculty director who administers for Dowling. Very few regulations are imposed on dormitory members in accord with the democratic standards of the hall. Regular functions of the dormitory included the Dowling banquet in May and ping-pong, pool, and bridge tournaments interposed throughout the year. At the banquet a trophy was presented by members to Dowling hall ' s outstanding man of the year. Nearly all schools and colleges of the university are represented by members among the fifty occupants of Dowling rooms. Dowling Hall Residents 244 John Pusinelli President Wareham Hall I _L | umbering students from varied sections of the country, Wareham hall this year provided living quarters for 72 freshmen. Numerous officers of yearling classes in the different schools of the university were chosen from the ranks of Wareham residents. The hall cooperated as a body with many pep functions on the campus. Officials in charge of Wareham were: Francis M. Nolan, proctor; John Carr, vice proctor; Vincent Miller and William Markham, checkers. Markham also planned athletic activities. The Rev. Patrick G. Kelly, S.J., director of dormitories, superintends the administration of the hall. Student government within the hall was under John Pusinelli, president, and James Burke, secretary. These officers promoted many of the dormitory ' s projects. Social highlight of the year for members was the annual Wareham dance held in the cafeteria, May 17. Officially ruling the festivities were the Duke and Duchess of Wareham who were selected by residents. The Duke was chosen from hall members and the Duchess from among freshman coeds on the Hilltop. A canine mascot roamed the corridors of Wareham this year for the first time. The dog, which was called Ham, was adopted by Warehamites as their representative pet. However, the pup disappeared late in the year, leaving members without a mascot for the remainder of the school term. Located directly across the street from St. John ' s church, Wareham hall is situated in the middle of university happenings. Since it is only a short distance from all build- ings on the Hilltop, the hall permits first-year men to orient themselves quickly with the university. Hall members decorated the dormitory for Homecoming. Wareham Hall Residents 245 SURGICAL SOCIETY Organized in January, 1940, the Surgical Society has rapidly grown from the initial 30 members until it now includes 85 juniors and seniors of the school of medicine. With an objective of giving the student a more thorough background in surgery, the Society holds timely reviews and discussions on the innovations in the surgical field. Once a month members meet in one of the medical fraternity houses. Movies of operations and diseases were shown at many meetings, and then members asked questions pertaining to the films presented. Faculty members of the medical school served as panel heads for these programs. Only junior and senior Creighton medical students are accepted as members of the Society. Election of officers is held at mid-year. Senior officials this year were: C. Dudley Miller, president; Frank Manganaro, vice president, and John Moehn, secretary-treasurer. Dr. Frederick C. Hill was faculty sponsor. B v ' j ) —-..■-. -■— uEwVY Bj- ' ' — •• — Bp. Jf -- g 1 iV t Ok V 4 1 P • ' ML. W Cj-:; ' HV dB RE ■ 3[ - JrjiihA- . §H P L-J ■ BHnSHHHflHHB 1 Kl - MB 246 GAMMA PI SIGMA Ijamma Pi Sigma, honorary medical fraternity, stimulates interest in the med- ical sciences, especially in biological chemistry and nutrition. Members are chosen from among the medical students for scholarship and outstanding work in these fields. Officers were: Herbert Puller, president; Gertrude Pease, vice president; Richard Bellucci, secretary-treasurer, and Irma Smith, historian. Faculty sponsors were: Dr. Victor Levine and Dr. Nicholas Dietz. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 urposes of the Chamber of Commerce are: to encourage and reward scholar- ship and accomplishment along the lines of business activity, to promote student in- terest in the problems of the commercial world, and to form an effective working unit for the promotion and execution of such student activities as are conductive to the best interests and welfare of all the students of the college of commerce. Officers were: Joseph Soshnik, president; Romayne Roberts, vice president; Daniel Lynch, secretary, and Robert Burke, treasurer. 247 POLISH CLUB _T eaturing prominent speakers on Polish culture, the Polish Club continued active monthly meetings this year, directing its efforts toward the uniting of Polish stu- dents and the perpetuation of contributions of Polish origin. John Malinowski was president; Stanley Putnicki, vice president, and Ed Konat, secretary-treasurer. Sponsor was Dr. A. A. Klammer, assisted by Dr. Gustav E. Cwalina. BEAUX ARTS CLUB 1 o promote an interest in literature and fine arts. With this aim in mind the Beaux Arts Club this year engaged in a renaissance of activities which included build- ing up a 900 volume library, holding weekly round-table literary discussions, and spon- soring pre-holiday Christmas carols played from a public address system atop the Commerce building. Mr. A. H. Goeser, faculty sponsor, was assisted by the club officers: John Sloma. president; Robert Dethlefs, secretary, Robert Timm, treasurer, and Frank Chilese, librarian. 248 .  r ■ -• •-■ K 1 K 4i ■ rfJ Li 111 1 .ti M ■ B B An IMW k t ■ ' Wl P MmW CHEMISTRY CLUB _T ostering interest in chemistry among the university students, the Chemistry Club meets monthly either in separate session or jointly with the Omaha chapter of the American Chemical society. The group places the names of the two freshmen who stand highest in their classes on an honor scroll. David Redle, president; Edward Johnson, vice president; Dorothy Weaver, secre- tary, and John Carr, treasurer, were officers. Dr. C. L. Kenny served as faculty moderator. RHO CHI 1 he Alpha Alpha chapter of Rho Chi, national honorary pharmaceutical fra- ternity, was granted to the college of pharmacy March 14, 1941. Promotion of the pharmaceutical sciences, the profession of pharmacy, scholarship, and good fellowship is the purpose of the organization. President Killeen, Vice Presi- dent Scigliano, and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. G. E. Cwalina headed the fraternity. 249 PASTEUR CLUB 1 o promote student interest in biological fields is the goal of the Pasteur Club which numbered approximately 85 members this year. Including all biology, zoology, and anatomy students in the university and at St. Mary ' s college, the Club held monthly meetings throughout the year with school of medicine professors as speakers. Officers were: John Knebel, president; Edward Loxterkamp, vice president, and Mary Margaret Regan, secretary-treasurer. OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL SOCIETY 1 o foster interest in the sciences of obstetrics and gynecologies and to encour- age additional research of new developments in these spheres are the twin purposes of the Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. Officers were: Timothy Lally, president; William Hebert, vice president; William Jensen, secretary; Nicholas Bonfilio, treasurer, and Dr. Frank Murphy, sponsor. 250 PRESS CLUB IVLeeting intermittently throughout the year, the Press Club introduced well- known speakers in the field of journalism at its combination lecture-mixers. Sponsorship of the annual school of journalism Scoop Day, May 7, was under the direction of the Press Club. The organization also handled the assembling of a journalism float for Homecoming. Officers for the year were: John Enis, president; John Popa, vice president, and Leo Meyerson, secretary-treasurer. SENIOR INLAY STUDY CLUB At the bi-monthly meetings of the Senior In lay Study Club discussions cover- ing research problems in gold inlays, the personality of the dentist, and professional technique were held. Prominent lecturers also addressed the Club. Club officers were: Charles Pfister, president, and Anthony Circo, secretary-treas- urer. Dr. Frank D. Carman was faculty sponsor. 251 PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION 1 he Pharmaceutical Association meets monthly during the year, promoting the scholastic and social interest of the college of pharmacy. The organization is open to all Creighton students in Pharmacy. Charles Mortensen, president; Harry Stackhouse, vice president; Barbara McVicker, secretary, and William Ward, treasurer, were Association officers. USHERS CLUB V ith the duties of ushering, passing out prayer and hymn cards, and keeping attendance records at the weekly student Masses and during the men ' s annual retreats the Ushers Club continued this year under the direction of the Rev. Francis G. Degl- man, S.J. Consisting chiefly of varsity athletes, the Club is an integral part of the under- graduate spiritual department. President Robert Hoffman headed the group. 252 An Appreciation V nly with the aid, advice and service to the staff of a great number of persons, has publication of the 1941 Bluejay been made possible. Before signing -30- to this edition of the Creighton yearbook, it is only fitting that the editors acknowledge this greatly appreciated help. We wish to extend our thanks to the following: Mr. Joseph P. Murphy, moderator, whose invaluable advice and original ideas made production possible. Mr. R. J. Renn of the David J. Molloy company for his help in the selection of the cover design. Mr. E. J. Cochrane and employees of the National Printing company for their assistance and personal interest shown in the printing of the book. Mrs. Randolph J. Svoboda for her very fine art work on sub-title and division page drawings. Mr. Gordon Bennett for his excellent painting of the administration building which appears in the front section. Mr. Henry P. Orent and his staff of engravers for their efficient help and advice in the engraving work. Mr. Nat Dewell, commercial photographer, for his generous aid and considera- tion in meeting with the editors to take pictures. Mr. and Mrs. H. Matsuo of the Matsuo Studio for their valuable assistance in the making of pictures for the publication. To Hugh A. Fogarty, publicity director; Hugh M. Higgins, alumni secretary; Mary E. Snyder, alumni office secretary; Dr. Stuart A. Mahuran, director of the school of journalism; Leo Dulacki, president of the Students Union Board of Gov- ernors; Thomas Hagan, president of the Inter-Fraternity council; the deans, directors and regents of the various schools and colleges of the university and of the nursing schools; the athletic and military departments, and moderators and heads of the various campus organizations and activities. To the following students who so generously lent their time for copy writing and assistance on the publication: James Muldoon, editor of The 1940 Bluejay; Herbert Conley, managing editor of The Creightonian ; Henry Fox Bristowe, former managing editor of that paper; Ben Haller, John Popa, Don Lee, Jeanne Lund, Ted Hatch, all of The Creigh- tonian staff; Harold Gordon, student advertising manager, and Francis Geary and William Crotty, who so generously gave their time for copy and proof- reading. 254 Pioneers in Transportation . . . 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