Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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“At his table lie liked friend or neighbor lo convert tion to what was good, just to have verse with. Hid DlMid.nt s often as he could some sensible • ' this means In turned our atten- S ITUATED on the plateau northeast or the chapel, where the cam¬ pus of St. Joseph Hall joins that of Loras Hall, a long, low, solid building with a French roof and a row of little dormer windows fringing the cornice,-that is St. Francis Hall. Not as spacious as St. Joseph Hall, and lacking the imposing splendor of Loras Hall, yet the building is alive with pleasant associations in the mind of every Coumbian. Thanksgiving dinner, the Christmas banquet, retreat, Easter,— all call hack lo mind the picture of the long dining rooms at meal-time, and the steady buzz of conversation as events of campus and classroom are discussed around the tables. Indeed, at Columbia it is very true that all roads lead lo St. Francis Ilall,

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A new chapter in the history of Columbia was begun with the opening of the new gymnasium. One of the best in the middle west, it will give birth to new ideals, hopes, and inspirations. Under its shadows Columbia athletes will struggle on the gridiron and baseball diamond. On its floors Purple and Gold teams will bid for future victories. There will be shown that indomitable Colum¬ bia spirit which makes men marvel. Through it Columbia will attain still greater preeminence in athletic endeavors. Our Alma Mater believes in “sana mens in sano corpore,” and has always aimed to develop her students into models of moral, mental, and physical perfection.

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NTIMATELY associated in tlie hearts of all true Columbians stands St Joseph Hall, the first building of learning and the nucleus from A which the surroundings grew to meet the demands of an active •md growing institution. Throughout the seasons its walls of faded , i k stand as in former days, welcoming youth and instilling into • heir minds high ideals that will aid them on the rugged path through me The chapel adjoining proclaims that Christian training must ' hand in hand with secular knowledge or there is no education. Lre the academic students daily pursue their studies with hopes and dreams of achievement. Here former students turn as to a shrine away from the varied walks of life and look upon then- old hall of learning with gratitude and love.