Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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The Rev. Warren E. Nye, A.M., Instructor in Biology . . . cool and dispas¬ sionate observer of deep tropical waters and freshmen . . . studied for degree at Wisconsin University. Mr. Clarence T. O’Dowd, A.B., Purchasing Agent at Loras . . . manager of the college store . . . congenial, kind . . . friend of every stu¬ dent . . . master of blarney . . . great con¬ versationalist. Regan, A.M., Instructor in Biology . . . now studying for his doctorate at John Hopkins Uni vers i t y . . . active in all sports especially tennis and baseball . . . always seen with a smile. The Rev. William Rowan, S.T.B., Professor of English . . editorial writer and columnist for ‘ ' The Witness” . . . most widely read man on the campus . . . most lovable man on the campus ... a tradition at Loras. Mr. Edward J. ScHROEDER, MuS.D., Professor of Violin . . . member of the Loras College faculty for 36 years ... a true lover of his profession and an artist himself . . . has led many a Loras musician to fame. The Rev. Kari. G. ScHROEDER, A. B. {Oxon .), Instructor in English . . . professor of speech . . . . director of the Loras Players . . . di¬ rector of the Nation¬ al Catholic Theatre Conference ... on board of directors of the Carnegie - Stout Library. The Rev. George N. Schulte, Ph.D., Head of the Depart¬ ment of Chemistry . . . his many inter¬ ests combine chem¬ istry, classical music, radio and aerial navi¬ gation in an harmon¬ ious compound. The Rev. Isidore J. Semper, Litt.D., Head of the English Department . . . mas¬ ter of Dante, Shake¬ speare and Newman . . . a familiar name in peridicals of na¬ tional prominence . . . k i n d and urbane counselor. Jhtxc f unify-four

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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

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Mr. Florian J. Stork, M.S., Instructor in Chemistry . . . coordinator of Loras Navy-Pilot Training Pro¬ gram . . . built up air training course at Loras from modest beginning. The Rev. John A. Theobald, S.T.D., Head of Mathematics De¬ partment . . . indispensable master of ceremonies for Episcopal functions . . . Archdiocesan director of Boy Scouts . . . Chaplain of St. Mary’s Orphanage. Mr. Gailen Thomas, A.B., Instructor in Physical Edu¬ cation . .. director of intra¬ mural sports . . . assistant football coach ... an ace on the handball courts . . . greatest watch charm guard in history of Loras.