Loras Academy - Log Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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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.

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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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REV. RICHARD R. KRAPFL, B.A. Although ine's parish, during the Loras every a busy pastor of St. Cather- Father Krapfl has found time past two years to drive to morning in order to conduct classes in freshman Latin and religion. He is a native of Dyersville, iowa, and he graduated from Loras College in 1938. REV. CHARLES F. LaBARGE, B.A. This experienced and capable teacher, who has been at Loras since his ordina- tion in 1946, teaches iunior English and freshman general science. 3B is proud to have him as their homeroom teacher, and the tennis team to hail him as their coach. MISS JANE KEAN Graduating as a member of the class of '54 from St. Jose-ph's Academy, Miss Kean successfully completed her first year as secretary to the principal at Loras. Al- though her home town is Potosi, Wiscon- sin, she received her grade school and high school training in Dubuque. MRS. R. A. KEARNS The Loras boarders see Mrs. Kearns often as they draw their weekly allowance from the Bursar's Office. She began her duties as Father Whalen's secretary July 1, 1953, and since that time has been kept very busy balancing books and making reports. REV. FRANCIS A. LANA, B.A. For five years Loras Academy has been graced by the presence of this outstand- ing religion teacher, who for theulast two years, has also been spiritual director. He moderates the Sodality, religious commit- tee of the student council and the missions. MRS. DAN LENEHAN, B.A. An experienced high school teacher, who came to Loras in 1944, Mrs. Lenehan's teaching duties consist of sophomore ge- ometry and freshman algebra. She attend- ed Iowa City High School and later the State University of Iowa.