Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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ROTC members took part in flag ceremonies at the Con- vocation Mass and at the President ' s Convocation cere- monies held in the Civic Auditorium Music Hall. Coeds from Creighton take part in the Convocation Mass by joining in the singing of the Mass. The Mass emphasized the new liturgy by encouraging participation by the congregation. Archbishop Bergan leads the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar as for the first time the Convocation Mass was a joint celebration of students from Creighton, the College of St. Mary, Duchesne College and the Newman Club members of the University of Omaha. For the first time attendance was voluntary, reflected by the empty rows of chairs. 25

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I The Rev. James J. Quinn, S. J., counselor of the Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, received the distinguished service award from The Very Rev. Henry Linn after Dr. Richard Egan, dean of the School of Medicine read the citation. Dr. John F. Sheehan, professor of biology and pathology, was the lay faculty member honored with the distinguished service award. convocation The 17th annual Convocation Week began with a concele- brated Mass of the Holy Spirit, held for the first time in the Civic Auditorium Arena. The chief celebrant was the Most Rev. Gerald T. Bergan, Archbishop of Omaha. The venerable prelate had recuperated from major surgery and resumed his rigorous schedule. 24

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Denny Naughton performs in a ventriloquist act with his old friend Benny for the audience of Club International. Bob Haberman and John Haller entertain the Club Interna- tional audience with their rendition of Mariah. club international From left, Tony Dalton (group mstrumental winner). Mike Dalton (group instrumental winner), Co-burn Porter (group instrumental winner), Keith Ondrasek (instrumental solo wmner), Gary Cantlon (group instrumental winner) and Mike Jolliffe (folk singer). 26