La Salle University - Explorer Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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A dedicafion about dedication may seem redundant, but not wtien ttie personality Is Doctor Roland Hol- royd. Dedication, it seems, has become a fading virtue. In a world moving too fast for most. Dr. Holroyd ' s dedication to La Salle College is to be commended as an appropriate subject for the 1983 Ex- plorer. The building and the lecture se- ries bearing his name represent over fif- ty years of his service to the La Salle community. Originally from Leeds, England, Ro- land Holroyd attended the University of Pennsylvania during the 1920 ' s. While yet completing his degree. La Salle College asked him to teach at the col- lege, located at 1240 North Broad Street. At this time, very fev laymen taught at La Salle; the majority of teachers were Christian Brothers. There were few students at the college as well. Dr. Holroyd, a devout Episcopa- lian, taught alongside the Brothers who eventually made him an honourary Christian Brother. Religious dedication is one aspect of Dr, Holroyd ' s contribu- tion to the La Salle heritage. While the Brothers wore their black robes, Hol- royd wore his academic garb to his classes, which he opened with that day ' s reading from the Episcopalian Book of Common Prayer. His teaching methods during his long career were very formal, To this day, his memory is remarkable — he knows his students from his earliest classes to his last classes. A file cord has been kept by Dr, Holroyd on each of his students, so he can know where they all are and what they are all doing. Appropriately, his students remember him long after they ' ve graduated, almost as well as he remembers them. Dedication to La Salle has mode Dr, Holroyd one of its finest teachers, and has brought him the distinction of the longest tenure. It has also brought him the honour of having taught a consid- erable number of the country ' s leading doctors. His influence will outlast his work at La Salle, for his Christianity and his works have benefited many. Therefore, it is our honour to dedi- cate this year ' s Explorer io Doctor Ro- land Holroyd. Even a student body who has not had the privilege to study with Dr, Holroyd benefits from his contribu- tions: a number of his colleagues from his early years are still teaching at La Salle; a number of his students now teach at La Salle and throughout Phila- delphia; and his influence yet pervades Holroyd Hall, We still con learn from Dr. Holroyd, whether he is physically on our campus or not. May we all carry some of his dedication with us. Kathleen L. Boyd

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Some excitement In ttie stands catches the at- tention of baseball fan MIcki Verkuilen. Both the action on and off the field are worthy of ap- plause. Roller-skating day gives these students the per- fect opportunity to display their basketball an- tics. Sponsored by Residence Council, this day on wheels provides a great diversion from the pres- sures of academics, Bemadette Prendergast ' s expression reflects the fun and frivolity of the all-campus picnic. This annuo! event brings out the best in La Salle and its students.