Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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The Rev. William D. Green, A.M., Professor of History at Loras . . . recently returned from ad¬ vanced study at Co¬ lumbia University . . . former professor of religion . . . moderator of Purgold. The Rev. Arthur A. Halbach, A.M., Instructor at Loras in Latin . . . now do¬ ing graduate work at the Catholic Univers¬ ity of America . . . author of a History of Dyersville” . . . able tennis player. The Rev. John W. Howell, A.M., Head of the Depart¬ ment of Biology . . . directs Laymen Re¬ treat” movement of archdiocese and gives many retreats ... on Loras faculty for 30 years. The Rev. Leo A. Jaeger, J.C. D., Instructor of Religion . . . appointed to Loras faculty in 1939 . . . moderator of the So¬ dality . . . capable director of Loras ush¬ ers and cheerleaders. Mr. George W. Heitkamp, M.S., Professor of Physics, Geology, and Meteor¬ ology . . . on Loras faculty for 29 years . . . member of Iowa Basic Science Board since 1937 . . . off- the - record historian of Hennessy Hall. The Rev. Fidelis J. Kaui mann, A.M., Librarian . . . domin¬ ates libr ary . . . an eye like Mars to threaten and command . . . bowls with pin-shat¬ tering vigor . . . sec¬ retary of the Loras Players. The. Rev. Matthias M. Hoffmann, Litt.D., now on leave of absence serving a s U. S. Army Chaplain at Camp Stoneman, California . . . Lt. Colonel in Army . . . professor of Econom¬ ics . . . served in World War I. Teif. Rev. Emmett G. Kelly, A.M., Professor of Music and director of famed Loras Vested Choir . . . secretary of Lit- turgical Institute of Music . . . responsible f o r remarkable ex¬ pansion of Loras Con¬ servatory of Music. page twenty-fun

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Mr. Vinci nt Dowd, A.B., H cad Coach of all athletics at Loras . . . graduate of Sant a Clara . . . former coach of national basketball champions, St. Leo of Chicago . . . the proud father of a daughter and son. The Rev. LeRoy J. Enzler, B.E., Professor of Engineer¬ ing . . . important fac¬ tor in Loras’ war ef¬ forts . . . has had varied and practical experience in field of engineering. The Rev. J. Ken¬ neth Downing, A.M., Professor of Latin and Greek . . . most versa¬ tile faculty member, a painter, printer, and translator of ancient manuscripts ... as¬ sistant dean of men. The Rev. Raymond P. Duggan, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology . . . Director of Cath¬ olic Charities in Arch¬ diocese of Dubuque . . . brings own valu¬ able, practical exper¬ ience into classroom. Mr. Edward J. Eig- enschenck, Mus.D., Professor of Piano and Organ ... an organist with gifted fingers . . . an inspiring teacher . . . accompanies choir on its tours and con¬ certs. The Rev. Louis E. Ernsdorff M.S. Instructor in Mathe¬ matics ... an enthus¬ iastic and energetic figure in and out of the classroom . . . the most dangerous of faculty bowlers. The Rev. J.Timothy Gannon, Ph.D., Professor of Psychol¬ ogy and Philosophy . . . director of the Loras Student Guid¬ ance Committee . . . scientific hand ball player and bowler. Mr. Vaughn Gay- man, A.M., Band Director and In¬ structor in Speech . . . students profit from his practical radio ex¬ perience . . gifted mu¬ sician and speaker . . . announces over Radio Station WKBB. page twenty-one

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The Rev. William G. Kessler, A.M., Curator of the Muse¬ um .. . Founder of the Columbia Museum . . . Guiding spirit of the National Antiquarian Association . . . pro¬ ponent of visual edu¬ cation. The Rev. Lester H. Kuensel, S.T.B., present pastor of Holy Rcsary Church at La- Motte . . . former head librarian . . . builder of Loras Library . . . took up parish work last fall . . . beloved of students and faculty members. The Rev. Edmund Kurth, S.T.B., Instructor of History . . . excellent candid camera shot . . . the best skier on the fac¬ ulty . . . came to Loras in 1940 . . . great man for sports and exams. The Rev. Loras T. Lane, S.T.B. Instructor in Spanish and Assistant Dean of Men at Loras College . . . named to faculty last year ... an au¬ thority on the lan¬ guage and culture of Mexico . . . muy sim- patico. The Rev. Harry H. Long, A.M., now on leave of ab¬ sence as associate pub¬ lisher of Poise” and Catholic Boy” maga¬ zines . . . former pro¬ fessor of speech and assistant dean . . . prolific writer. The Rev. Sylvester D. Luby, A.M., Professor of History . . . on leave of ab¬ sence for research at University of Wiscon¬ sin . . . has the golden voice” of Loras . . . hospitable and under¬ standing. The Rev. John B. McDonald, A.M., Professor of English . . . authority on Mil- ton . . . interpreter of literature and life . . . guide, philospher and friend. The Rev. William G. Most, A.M., Instructor in Latin . . . the kindest of men and one of the most learned . . . merciless only in his puns . . . could speak Latin be¬ fore most people can English. page tu cut -thru