Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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On the evening of Convocation Day, student delegates met to discuss the problems and progress of the University and to offer practical solutions for trouble spots. The second annual Student Leadership Conference was organized under the direction of The Rev. Henry W. Linn. S. J., Vice-President in Charge of University Relations, and Jerry O ' Kief. Chairman for the conference. A committee selected six topics of vital interest and importance and chose delegates to discuss these questions. The conference was attended by 175 students, repre- senting campus organizations, or chosen at large by the executive committee. Delegates in six conference sections discussed the relationship between the LIniversity and the community, enrollment policy, the Ten Year Plan of Uni- versity development, athletics and the school, and particular aspects of student life. At the close of the Student Leadership Conference, each group chose a delegate to represent them at the Greater Creighton Convocation which took place the following Sat- urday. This meeting was attended by alumni, faculty, and student leaders. Each had an opportunity to see the Uni- versity function as a whole. THE GREATER CREIGHTON Convocation followed the Leader- ship Conference. Faculty, alumni, and students attended. And Participates in Conference THE TEN-YEAR PLAN for University development is discussed by Geraldine Brady and Terry McNamara. Numerous maps, drawings, and meetings keep both faculty and students busy. COMMITTEE MEMBERS are: Top: Joan Lubischer; Jerry O ' Kief, Chairman; Ellen Olson; Frank Mestecky. Bottom: Bill Davis; Betty Griffle; Jerry Kenealy; Geraldine Brady; John McEvoy. 19

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SOLEMN HIGH MASS of the Holy Ghost took place in Saint Cecil- ia ' s Cathedral to begin the ninth annual Convocation day events. Convocation Day began with praises of joy and thanks- giving. The Solemn High Mass of the Holy Ghost was celebrated at St. John ' s Church for senior and professional students and at St. Cecilia ' s Cathedral for undergraduate students. Once a year on Convocation Day, all students and facul- ty members gather together under one roof. The Music Hall of the Omaha Civic Auditorium was filled for the ninth annual Convocation this year. Citations were awarded to faculty members by The Very Rev. Carl M. Reinert, S. J., President. Dr. Christopher L. Kenny. Director of the Department of Chetnistry. and The Rev. Gerald H. FitzGibbon, S. J., Associate Professor of Philosophy, were cited for extraordinary contributions and services rendered in the field of education. In his address. Father Reinert reported on the progress of the Ten Year Plan and explained the newly inaugurated gifts and bequests program. The spirit with which Creighton students attend the annual retreats was complimented by Father Reinert. He also commended Creightonians for their spirit of generosity in contributing to the Red Cross blood bank and in the United Community Service. Student Body Attends Convocation BEING CITED for extraordinary contributions in education. Dr. Christopher L. Kenney (above) and Father Gerald H. FitzGibbon (hrlow) receive awards from Father Reinert. THE MERITS of knowledge were pointed out in the sermon delivered by The Rev. John P. Jelinek, -S. J., a new member of the faculty. 18 r. fir.-. ■.•:•, i;«rirt ' r.r ift i ' iM-w. ' . ' iv ' Nirnm ' i ' iwpnwrwiiTCiincKk ' iVi. ' Mnim. ' ; TMii ' Niinr-KPii rFFiii ' W ' i ' tmiH

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Interfraternity Ball Features A INTERFRATERNITY candidates are: Carol Varnes, Corcky Herbert, Mary Blake, Jo Anne Molak, Mary Ann Voeller, Maureen Upington. SOON TO ESCORT royalty are: Ed Dropp, Ed Regan, Ed Getz, Bill Davis. Al Frietzsche, Joe Lenihan. and Don Cleveland. WEARING THE CROWN of Helen of Troy, Carol Bisgaard, chosen by Phi Rho Sigma, poses with her escort, Al Frietzsche. APPROACHING THE SCENE of coronation are Carol Bisgaard and her royal train-bearers. At the throne Carol will receive her crown. 20