Loras Academy - Log Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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REV. ALBERT CARMAN, M.A. Since his arrival on the Loras campus in 1946, Father Carman has become well known for his spLendid work as .teacher of sophomore Latin and as director-ot the Loras College vested choir. For the past three years, he has acted as homeroom teacher for division QB. REV, RAYMOND J. COLLINS, M.S. Father's first.year at Loras found him taking on the tremendous task of teaching freshman algebra and senior physics. He graduated from Loras College in 1949, completing his work for a master's de- gree in mathematics shortly after his or- dination in 1954. Sgt. lc JOSEPH A. BAUMANN The organization and training of the drill team was one of the greatest tasks facing Sgt. Baumann this year, in addi- tion to his regular R.O.T.C. classes. Before coming to Loras in 1951, he was a mem- ber of the 187th Airborne R.C.T. He is a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin. REV. JERALD BLACKBURN, B.A. lf you were ever on fourth floor on Wednesday nights between seven and nine p.m., you have probably heard the boom- ing voice of Father Blackburn trying to in- iect music into the souls of his glee club members. Besides glee club, he teaches sophomore religion and is in charge of the college glee club. MR. VAN P. COMBS, B.A. Responsible for the superior coaching of the Gub basketball team for the past six seasons, Coach Combs, a native Ken- tuckian, also carries a full time teaching program in general science and physiology. He spends his spare time coaching fresh- man track. MR. JACK DALE, B.A. The list of extra-curricular activities pre- sided over by Mr. Dale includes day stu- dent intramurals, freshman basketball and assistant football and track coach. He has taught American History, economics, Amer- ican Government and physical education since coming to Loras in 1951.

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f',!,:.. .. nd faculty REV. EUGENE C. KUTSCH, B.A. The list of achievements of our assistant principal reads like a Who's Who: mod- erator of the student council, Y.C.S., inter- school council, boarder council, hobby club, and coach of sophomore basketball. Be- sides these many and varied activities, Fr. Kutsch teaches algebra and mechanical drawing. REV. ROBERT M. HIRSCH, B.A. After completing his first year of teach- ing at Loras, Father Hirsch was appointed assistant principal for the 54-55 school year. Teacher of Advanced Latin, he also finds time to act as moderator of the dance committee, head of the publicity department and to take charge ofthe book rental system. REV. ROGER E. O'BRlEN, MA. You name it, he's taught it, is the only proper way to introduce our re- nowned principal. Taking over the reins from Father Watters three years ago, Father O'Brien has won the respect and admira- tion of all the students. We will long re- member him and his words of wisdom. Nr ,,,,,,,...-f 'Ns N

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M-Sgt. ROBERT W. EIKENBERRY Coming to Loras from the Airborne School of Fort Benning, Georgia, Sgt. Ei- kenberry spent his first year teaching mil- itary science to the R.O.T.C. cadets. He received his pre-army training at Upper lowa University and Oelwein High School. REV. ERNEST J. ENGLER, M.A. One of the many whip crackers at Loras Academy, Father Engler has been moderator of the Log for the past two years. Keeping the freshmen and sopho- mores on their toes in Latin and controll- ing IA homeroom, along with moderating the camera club fills up his schedule. M-Sgt. DALE L. HANK5 Arriving at Loras Academy in 1953, Sgt. Hanks immediately took upon himself the responsibility of teaching various phases of military science to the sophomore R.O. T.C. classes. Formerly stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, he attended high school in Lake City, Iowa, his home town. MR. THOMAS HURM, B.A. Moderating the Dads' Club and teaching English and commercial subiects were Mr. Hurm's duties during his first year at Loras Academy. Prior to Loras he taught at Jef- ferson Junior High School and the high school at Andrew, Iowa. io, ' 'irrrlf MR. VAUGHN GAYMAN, M.A. A familiar figure at all Loras football and basketball games, Mr. Gayman has directed the Loras band since 1941 In addition to teaching band at the Academy, he is also a faculty member of Loras Col- lege, where he teaches speech and .:lirects the college band. REV. PAUL J. GRACE, B.A. Although carrying both a full schedule of English classes and having charge of 3D homeroom, Father Grace is able to find time to moderate the Crest. To pre- pare the students to edit the school paper, Father Grace also teaches a sophomore iournalism class.