Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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urr-fUE old order changeth giving place to new”. But memory is X not the slave of change. To Columbia’s graduate sons there must always he a wealth of feeling for the old gymnasium, the scene of glorius victories and no less glorious defeats. Within its walls men wearing the Purple and Gold have borne themselves as became the defenders of those colors, winning well and losing well. Within its walls Columbia’s ideals have been forwarded, as they have been forwarded elsewhere, by staunch defenders who gave ihe best that they could give. While the memory of the deeds that were done there remain, the old gymnasium will ever be a call from the past to make Columbia greater and better in every activity.

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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.

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