Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 212 of the 1969 volume:

' ' .V. y. ev Jt. X ouing, an J emory. Thomas Bryant Charles Mitchell Qeorge Niemann Reit Jn Pi eace INTRODUCTION The Purgold is not merely the chronicle in pictures and words of the college; it serves a far larger purpose. It is a statement of what Loras College is, and an inference of what it hopes to be. Loras changes each year because of its ever changing student body and faculty. Therefore, a statement must be made each year to update the school ' s principles and ideals. This year, more than ever, the college has changed to meet the rapidly expanding needs of its student body, faculty and the world in which it exists. This yearbook is a record of these changes, a statement of what we at Loras are, and what we hope to become. PURGOLD !� TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ACADEMICS. STUDENT BODY. . ASSOCIATIONS. . . ACTIVITIES. ATHLETICS. 9 17 49 97 129 161 Introduction . . Dedication. Service Award. Spirit Award. It was a very good year”. “Focus”. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Editors’ Note. Index . ♦ 1 4 6 7 81 185 191 192 LORAS COLLEGE LIBRARY LORAS COLLEGE DUBUQUE, lA 52004 78 CREDITS Editor4n-Chief Thomas W. Welch Edward F. Kittrell ]r. r Associate Editors Paul Logli James O’Neill Dennis Marks Assistant Editors Robert Nolan William Rabior Gary Van House WRITING STAFF Edward Petty Phillip Witkowski Ralph Nax arro John Schmuker TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS John Daresh Stephen Roger Thomas Tropp CO-ORDINATOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY James Englander MODERATOR Rev. Edward P. Sullivan Dean of Student Affairs CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS James Englander Bruce Scliermerliorn James Haupert Tom Stierman Daniel Driscoll William Schrier PRINTING Tel Graphics East Duhucjue, Illinois COVERS S. K. Smith Co. Chicago, Illinois BINDING National Book Binding Stexens Point, Wisconsin DEDICATION Forty years ago, the trainer for the then Dubuque Tigers baseball team ran out on the field to aid an injured player and spilled the contents of his medical bag all over the diamond. For the rest of that season, whenever he appeared on the field, the fans yelled, “Hey Doc!” A year later, John D. Kammer came to Loras and his nickname followed him. For thirty-nine years, “Doc” has been trainer, confidant, and friend to thousands of Loras athletes and students. He has received dozens of honors from professional baseball teams and trainers’ organizations, but we here at Loras remember him best as the kindly soul who taped an ankle or gave us some work to do when we needed the money. “Doc” has truly been a friend of all who know him, and his record of service to the college and community at large is extraordinary. It is with prayer¬ ful best wishes and in deep gratitude for his years of service that the 1969 Pur gold staff dedicates this year¬ book to him. 1969 SERVICE AWARD — Continuing the tradition of recognizing signifi¬ cant contributions to the Loras College community, the 1969 “Purgold” presents the Service Award to those associations whose aim it is to aid, to develop, and to guide less fortunate children. The clubs cited are: Buddy Club, Do-It-Yourself, and Big Brothers. Although collegians exist in a fast paced, chang¬ ing world, filled with numerous pressures, these stu¬ dents take time each week, and share it with a smaller companion who is retarded, living in less fortunate surroundings, or is orphaned. In so doing, they exemplify the true mark of a human being that shows love and compassion for his fellow man. ' c therefore feel it is a necessity to honor these Loras- men who are active in this endeav or, and hence we salute them with the 1969 Purgold Service Award. “That best portion of a good man’s life . . . Ilis little, nameless, unremembered, acts of kindness and of love.” Wordsworth 6 SPIRIT AWARD-1969 According to a well known reference work, spirit is “the thinking, motivating, feeling part of a man . . . vivacity, courage, vigor, enthusiasm . . . The definition is perhaps academic, hut in selecting this year’s recipient of the Purgold Spirit Award, the editors believe they have cited an individual worthy of the definition. W ' hether on a basketball court or in a discussion with his fellow Lorasmen, Tommy Jackson has displayed the courage, ' igor, and enthusiasm” that is in the true spirit of the Loras College community. His athletic achiex ements are extraordinary. This x ' ear Tommy became the first junior in Loras history to enter the highly .select 1,000 point club. But off the court. Tommy has also been instrumental in enfranchising us from the racial barrier that perhaps existed not so cry long ago. Both of these achievements have contributed to the continued growth and dexelopment of the Loras community, and it is in recoguitiou of these contributions that the 1969 Purgold proudly presonits Tommy Jackson with its Spirit .Award. i ' . ' -•T ' y r?! - ■ ' iM .. r ■ . . ' ■ ■■ ‘‘f ' • ' •:� ’ .� iJ -Sfi , � • 4 V. r ' - ' ' ■■ ■; ’ -rJ- -S ‘VV.r ; wix’o ' .. f. ' ' ■ CvTli. = r •jfr ' -rlJ T :. .. ■ ' r . -- ' ;� � . , 7r ., - A .. ' A.’ ft-t. .V A.• . ' rA - :;s -- . ' : IST QIPWiiSMi The Most Reverend JAMES J. BYRNE, S.T.D. Archbishop of Didnique Cluincellor 1 The Rt. Rev. Msgr. JUSTIN A. DRISCOLL, Ph.D. President PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE Mij Dear Lorasmen, A college education, we must understand, is not a goal in itself, hut rather an instrument toward a higher goal. What toe are and what we do here at Loras reflect not only on ourselves individually, but on the community as a whole. The best way of measuring the worth of a col¬ lege is not by examining the college itself, but rather by observing her finished product—her alumni. We will not measure the alumni by their monetary success or failure, nor by their social position. Neither will we count the awards or honors they may win. We shall only ask how they have borne the Loras challenge. To every Lorasman is given this challenge, the chal¬ lenge that he should live his life in todaijs ever-changing world, “Pro Deo et Patria.” We see this motto countless times during our years at Loras, and we should come to accept it as our own personal challenge. When the Loras alumni respond to that challenge, then Loras has triumph¬ ed, but when a Loras man fails that challenge, then we, the Loras community, have failed. For this years graduating class, for the alumni, and for all who shall graduate from Loras College in the future, I fervently pray that each and every one may respond successfully to this challenge. In Christo, Msgr. Justin A. Driscoll RT. REV. MSGR. FRANCIS P. FRIEDL, Ph.D. Executive Vice-President Dean of Studies REV. EDWARD P. SULLIVAN, M.A. Dean for Student Affairs REV. EUGENE C. KUTSCH, M.S. Dean of Men REV. ALBERT V. MANTERNACH, M.A.L.S. Admissions Director CiERARD R NOONAN, M.A. Registrar 12 GEORGE A. FREUND, R.A. Director of Public Relations VIRGIL J. BLOCKER, B.A. Accountant-Office Manager VM. W. MEYERS, B.A. Director of Public Relations JOHN E. GOE Director of Athletics C UARLES D. McCORMICK, B.A. Financial Aids Officer 13 BYRNE A. O’BRIEN, B.A. Director of Security JOHN J. PLAMONDON, M.A. Director of Placement Bureau CLARENCE T. O’DOW D, B.A. Vice-President for Business Affairs DAVID A. LOCHER, M.A.L.S. Librarian ROliERT I’. KLEIN, M..S.L.S. Assist ant Lihrarian 14 n m:v. W. I)KA WALZ, j.C.L. Aclin Spiritinil Director St. Pins X Seiiiintiri, ' nK . CHAHLKS W . M1ALEN. M.A. Secrelonj of I ' .udoicnwnl Pond 15 I ART 11 inonilily. liki- art. consists in drawing tho line somc-wlH-rc-. as Chc-stc-rton oliscMvc-d, tlu-n tlu ideal fusion of tin- two is to be found in tlie priest-artist, Vr. Edward P. Snllivan. eliairnian of the Loras College art department. The deparlinc-nt. according to Fr. Snllivan. has Ind a vigorous vear with instrnetors Jamc ' s MeDer- mott ' ancl James Lvness attending •arions art-orientated meetings aronncl the nation while also concentrating i‘ntc-,-clcL � .hn.nt;.l The. latter i,.- •1 le for e.xample. the addition to the enrnenlum of a ' ' . • the history of aneienl art to complement a coinse m .ipd post-Renaissanec art, pins the com St on of some eight to ten thousand impt ' ' ' ' - ' joiwrtment’s collection. Cne of the fondest slides to It 1,0 oon actuali ed with the dreams o gallerc ' to he located in St. completion o gallerc would allow for controlled Joseph s a • clistingnished collections around oxhihits aiic p o.xhihitc ' cl as well as high school ex¬ ilic nation basis. Up to this time such a gallc ' iy liihits on a impo.ssihle hy the inability to meet has been it ' recpiirements demanded by c. - the The gallery will undoubtedly prove peiisis e ai . set to the college, drawing visitors to be a ticm ,„oimd the area. IT. Snllican, feeling and „owlcclge of art is imperative to a fnlly- that arts education, also hopes to eventually louiidet cooise in art history or art appreciation T ■iVlo ' ' ' ' students. for JAMES M. MeDKHNK TT. M S. Assisiditl Professor REV. EDWARD P. SULLD’AX, .M.A. Associate Professor Cliainnan JAMES F. LYXESS, M.F.. . A-V.s istant Professor 17 BIOLOGY Full time teaching is what the members of the Biology department are involved in this year, more than in the past, according to Dr. Kapler, chairman of the department. Several years ago, the number of courses offered by the Biology department was lower. With in¬ creased enrollment, and the importance placed upon the sciences in education, the members of the department are finding less time for independant research. Tlie staff does, however, work on projects in conjunction with the students. At the moment, the staff is working in an attempt to describe parasites in the Dubuque area that will control the beetle that infects the Dutch Elm bark. Tliis study will continue for several years, but the staff has already been successful in describing three such REV. WARREN E. NYE, I b.D. Professor JOSEPH E. KAPLER, Pb.D. Associate Professor Chainuan parasites, and it hopeful that more will hv showing up in the future. Dr. Kapler also hopes to initiate a pilot project on water pollution in the Dubuque area this summer. He feels that this would be a great opportunity for training students interested in this field. Dr. Kapler has great hopes placed in the tri-college consortium bc ' tween Loras, Clarke, and the University of DubiK|ue. The goal in his viewpoint is “close coopera¬ tion, with (he best utili .ation of facilities and materials available between the three schools participating. It will also involve engaging visiting speakers by the three schools to give lectures of a wider variet - of subject matter. With the consortium to go into full operation next year. Dr. Kapler said that ther(‘ will be no immediate change in the Biology d( partm( nt s (‘urriculum, as sud¬ den changes are not felt to be advantageous in the Biology department. EventualK there will bc ' change ' s in the curriculum as thc ' situation pc ' rmits. ]8 THOMAS P. NAUMAN, M.A. Instructor 19 JOHN F. BAMRICK, Ph.D. Associate Professor DONALD L. BURTON, M.A. Instructor CHEMISTRY KENNETH W. KRAUS, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chairman Student and faculty involvement is the word from Dr. Kraus, chaiiinan of the Chemistry department. The projects that are worked upon in the department arc done mainly by the students with members of the chem¬ istry staff guiding them. Rev. Robert Dolter and his students are currently working on the study ol properties of styrene compounds, and have issued several publica¬ tions on the subject. Mr. Rculand is working on a project concerning the study of metal tungsten bronzes. In the process he uses x-rays to determine structure, lie also employs the computer at Clarke College to translate his project into a workable reality. Robert P ke, the newest member of the department has already imolved himself in a bio-chemical study concerning the invc‘stigation of mechanisms of aortic calcilication. Dr. Kraus is involved in organic chemistry, and is working in an area of main concern with mechanisms and use of organocadmium reaction. Support from the National Science Foundation has enabled the chemistr ' department to obtain s( eral nc‘w pieces of equipment, such as a new electronic calculator, a new flexowriter, and an automatic writing machine for the computer at Clarke. Data is put into or takcai from the computer tape and written out by the writing machine. A similar process can be accomj:)hslu d on the ' computer in Ic ' vel A Binz Hall. The de ' partme ' nt also plans to purchase an ultra iolc‘t s[;)e ctrophotome ' te r, and a refrigerated centrifuge . RT. REV. GEORGE N. SGHUITE, Ph.D. Professor HF.V. IU)I5FHT j. DOITKH. I’li l). Pwfrssor REV. CHARLES E. LANG, Ph.D. AssisUint Professor FLORIAN STORK, M.S. Professor ROBERT j. REULAND, Ph.i:). Assistant Professor ROBERT E. PYKE, Ph D. Assist a n t Professo r 21 CLASSICAL LANGUAGES “Classical Languages are not on the way out,” if you asked the new chairman of the Classical Languages department, the Rev. W. Johannes. According to Father Johannes, the classics are still v ery much needed in our colleges today, for proficiency in this field enhances the student’s vocabulary and gives him a better under¬ standing of his heritage, since many of our customs and much of our culture comes from the Greeks and the Romans. Father admits that the enrollment in the department is on the decline, but he st ates, “It’s not quantity but quality that we want.” The department offers not only Latin and Greek translating courses, but also subjects such as the History of Greek and Roman civilization. The curriculum is rounded out so that a student can get the full impact of the classics. The culture, language, heritage, in fact the whole history of the classic man is covered. The one great wish of Father Johannes is that he can get more manpower in the department so that more courses may be offered to the students. At the present time, the department is staffed by the Rev. J. K. Down¬ ing, Rev. W. Most, Rev. Neil Tobin, Elmer V. Michels, and of course the Ghairman, Fr. Johannes. Plans for the future entail a possible trip by Father Johannes to Bonn, Germany for the International Glassical Language Gonvention to be held from September 1-9, 1969. REV. WILFRED C:. JOIIAXXES, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chainuan REV. WILLIAM G. MOST, Ph.D. RE J. KEXXETH DOW’XIXX;, Professor Ph.D. Professor i:y. xiRL w. roiHx, pii d. Assisidfit Professor 22 ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS This past year marked the first period in whicli tlie previously sc ' parate Departments of Aeeoimting, Eco¬ nomies, and Business Administration joined togetlier. Tlu‘ merger, according to the chairman of the new departmc nt Rew Edmund Kurtli, lias made satisfactory progress but is not yet complete. The mo ' e was planned in order to facilitate easier growth of the departments, as well as to a oid duplication of efforts. The Department of Economics and Business alone accounts for a .solid one-third of the chosen majors of the graduating senior class. Because of its size the de- liartment has enlarged its staff with the addition of Mr. John Bradley as As.sociate Profes.sor of Manage- inc nt and Markc‘ting, and Mr. Laddie Sula, former Loras basketball star, as Instructor of Economics and Statistics. Among the more significant developments this year was the undertaking of an ambitious computer lirogram under the direction of Mr. Robert Pommerich. Two course ' s offered in the economics and Business Dc ' partmcrit were Management Simulation and Intro¬ duction to Data Processing. The department is planning more curriculum changes pending completion of the current over-all curriculum study. In conjunction with the Loras College Commerce Club, guest speakers appear regularK ' on campus. The club also plans student tours of industrial and business firms. These tours aid the business student in complet¬ ing a re(juired thesis project dealing with a study of the management, personnel, or the financial aspects of an actual business firm. Through the o er-all Economics and Business Curriculum the department encourages the development of businessmen with a liberal arts background. R()Bh:RT il. POMMERICH, M.B.A. Assistatit Professor REW EDMUND A. KURTH, Ph.D. Professor Chairnuin DONALD J. SCHNEIDER, M S. Asso( idte Professor LESTER M. BECKER, M.A. Professor FRANCIS J. NOONAN, M.A. Professor MICHAEL A. STAPLETON, LL.B. Instructor DAVID C. IT ' FF, M.A. Assisliinl Professor JOHN C. BRADLEY, VI A. Asso kite Professor 24 MATTHEW J. HABERKORN, M.S. Instructor MLLIAM CONZETT, J.D. Instructor VICTOR SPRENGELMEYER, LL.B. Instructor RONALD I. KIRCHER, M B A. Instructor LADDIE SULA, M.A. Instructor 25 EDUCATION RONALD D. ROSS, Ed.D. Assistant Professor Chairman This year marks the final year of Dr. Ronald D. Ross’ chairmanship of the Loras College Education De¬ partment, and his final year at Loras. Dr. Ross has been a member of the Loras Community since 1965. The department has acquired extensive new equip¬ ment, including a new video tape television system for the use of student teachers, and an electronic calculator used for correlation problems. ‘Tn the last five years, the Education Department has progressed, modestly, one hundred years. WeVe made the great leap into the Twentieth Century,” said Dr. Ross. The Loras Commun¬ ity will miss Dr. Ross, and his fine leadership will not be forgotten, not to mention his “wierd Harold”. ANTON I. SLECIITICKY, M.A. Associate Professor The Education Departmc‘nt’s plans for the future include, a revision of the Education curriculum, the addition of interactional analysis studies through sophis¬ ticated televesion and calculator eciuipment, computer assisted program placement of student teachers, increas¬ ed cooperation with the Education Departments of Clarke and the University of Dubuc|ue, and a full day student teaching experience. It i.s also expected that next year, a teaching Sister will be a member of the formerly all-male Education Department. JERf)ME F. BECKMAN, Ed.S. Assistant Professor JAMES G. SMARJESSE, M.A. Assistant Professor ELMER V. MICHELS, M.A. Assista)it Professor 26 ENGINEERING CORWIN A. HELLMER, M.S. Assistant Professor Chairman The key word in describing the Loras College Engi¬ neering Department is “dynamic.” Tlirough an am¬ bitious, demanding curriculum, Loras and its affiliated Colleges of Engineering attempt to produce proficient engineers who can also be competent men in business fields such as management and sales. This year, under the direction of Mr. Corwin A. blellmer, the department increased the number of schools it is affiliated with from six in number to the present total of nine. The three new affiliates are Universit) of Illinois at Chicago, Iowa State University, and Univer¬ sity of Wisconsin at Platte ille. In conjunction with these schools Loras offers the unique opportunit ' for an engi¬ neering student to aquire a technical as well as liberal arts background. The curriculum is flexible enough so that every individual can specialize in assorted engi¬ neering and engineering-related fields. Recognizing the importance computer science is already playing in industry the department is offering a computer course in engineering problems analysis. The course is beneficial not only to engineering students, but also to students of physics and mathematics. The instructor of the course is Mr. Donald Manor, Engineer¬ ing Computer Supervisor at the John Deere Tractor Works in Dubuque. Other opportunities lie in the co-op engineering program open to upper-division students. In this program a student can alternate the formal aca¬ demic education with practical experience in one of many industrial firms. DONALD 1. MANOR, B.S. Instructor KENNETH O. SW ITZER, M.S. Instructor 27 ENGLISH The English Department has been under the chair¬ manship of Dr. Francis Lehner since Februar 1968. The department has continued their revision of freshman and sophomore courses to update and improve them. Dr. Lehner is making preliminary plans for an honors major in English, concentrated in the junior year; this program would provide wider and more concentrated study, in¬ dividual reading and research. Dr. Lehner had a poem entitled, “Elegy,” in the Spring issue of North American Mentor. The Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Rogers has had one poem published in the May issue of Delta Epsilon Sigma and four in Review for Religious. One of his poems was set to music for last Spring ' s production of Sing Out. He is also planning to have a poetry reading in April at Clarke. The Rev. Dr. Cyril A. Reilly participated in the Iowa Council of Teachers of English meeting in Des Moines last October. Mr. Sgammato, Mr. Kennedy and Fr. Rogers took part in the annual Modern Language Association convention at New York in December. FRANCIS LEHNER, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chairman REV. DANIEL J. ROGERS, Ph.D. Assisi a n f Professo r REV. KARL C. SCMIROEDEH, M.A. (Oxoii) Professor 28 REV. CYRIL A. REILLY, Ph.D. Associate Professor THOMAS G. GOODMAN, M.A. Iiisinictor JOHN F. KENNEDY. M.A. Insfrtictor 29 MRS. MARY L. IMHOFF, B.A. Special Instructor MISS ALMA A. KRUSE, B.A. Special Instructor DAVID G. NOVRSIIEN, M A. Instructor MISS HELEN D. ROWAN, B.A. Special Instructor 30 HISTORY THOMAS E. ALICE, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chairman JAMES A. WTIITE, Ph.D. Associate Professor THOMAS W. HURM, M.A. Assistant Professor The History Department at Loras, like the study ot History itself, is growing larger all the time. This year, the Department added two new members, Michael J. Devine and Richard H. Pantel in order to offer a more expanded curriculum. In addition the department con¬ templates the hiring of another professor to specialize in the areas of British and Russian history, two areas not previously covered. The numher of students major¬ ing in the field has grown, w ' ith about 130 juniors and .seniors now enrolled as History majors. The department is also active in the tri-college con¬ sortium movement, with the introduction of an Afro- American History course taught at Loras, Clarke and the University of Duhuque hy Thomas Hurm of the Loras department. In addition two lecturers from the Lhiiversity of Duhuque and Clarke are teaching fre.sh- man history courses here at Loras. Plans for the future include more professor exchanges especially for sui ve ' courses, and an expansion of the already extensive hon¬ ors program. 31 RICHARD G. BALFE, Ph.D. Associate Professor Not I ON MICHAEL J. DEVINE, M A. Instructor REV. WILLIAM W. WILKIE, Pli.D. Assistant Professor i RICHARD H. PANTEL, M A Instructor 32 MATHEMATICS CLETUS E. TAXIKOWSKI, Assistant Professor REV. LOUIS E. ERNSDORFF, M.S. Professor Chairman For greater effieieney, the Matheniatie.s Depart¬ ment eentrali .ccl the offices of its instruetors. The location of the offices on first floor Hcnnes.sy has made inter-departmental consultation more con¬ venient, and, students find that centralized offices offer many ad antages, such as ease of location. But progress doesn’t stop here. Mindful of changing trends, the Department constantly strives to reorganize and modernize courses. The Applic ' d Math course has changed emphasis from a stress on applied and theoretical math to a strict accent on the “applied” aspect of math. Th( ' Department plans, through consortium co¬ operation with Clarke and the Universit ’ of Du- hiKpie, to make available more Math Education and computer seienee related courses. Rev. John C. Friedell, As.sociate Brofe.s.sor of Mathematics, has In ' t ' ii honored by his election to the post of chairman of the Iowa chapter of the Mathematies .Association of .America, lie will pre¬ side o er the state ' convention at Cedar Falls this spring. Through interest in eonvc ' ntions of this type, Loras’ department is able to tap the main stream ol trends in this tic ' ld. Re . Raymond j. Collins e.xemplifies tiu ' eon- eern the deirartment has lor (nalit . With his sights set on a doctorate dc ' grc ' e, Re ' . Collins is now stnd ing at the University of Minnesota. DENNIS G. ZILL, Ph.D. Assist ant Professo r RE ’. JOHN C. FRIEDFI.L. Ph.D. Associate Professor LAWRENCE A. HART, Associate Professor MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES JOHN C. IRELAN, M.A. Assist a nt F rofessor Chairman ALICIA MOHA MALLO, Lic ( ' n!. Visitin Insinutor The Department of Modern Foreign Languages has added a new deptli to the curriculum l)y the employ¬ ment of two new instructors tlirough the ' isiting in¬ structor program. Miss Alicia Mora Mallo, of the Lhii- versity of Madrid, directs se c‘ral course ' s in Spanish, and, hailing from the University of Sarrland, Mr. Klaus Chadinger teaches German. Th(‘ dc ' partment furthc ' r re¬ inforced its covc‘rag( of Spanish with the hiring of Mr. Gerald Lazzara; he is iinoKed not only with regular lower and uppc r dixision courses, but also with team teaching. Languages develop from the same basic sounds; with this in mind, the department initiated a new course to the curricula, a course dedicated to the acquiring of a broad basic knowledge of language. In analyzing lan¬ guage, the class first reduces speech to its basic build¬ ing blocks, then, working with phonics and phonemics, constructs basic sounds into a comprehensible means of communication. Although the course concentrates lu ' av- ily on English, the principles taught can be applied to any language, and, because of its universal nature, the Linguistics credits are cognate to any of the languages the Moelern Clarke, and majors or minors. In the early fall the chairmen of Foreign Language departments of Loras The University of Dubiuiue me‘t to discuss peissible areas of cooperation among the three institutions. This w ' as followed up with a meeting in December inx ' oKnng a ll of the foreign language facultx ' members of the thiec colleges. It is hoped that this initial progress will lead to a full realization of the departmt nts potential as a team. PALOMA GASCX)N VEHA, I JC‘( nt. Insfnntor 34 REV. ANDREW ' J. CREIGHTON, Ph.D. Professor KLAUS GRADINGER, Staatse.x. Visiting Instructor EDW ' ARD J. SCHUSTER, Ph.D. Professor lEROME G. PRENDERGAST, M.A. Associate Professor GERALD A. L. ZZARA, M.A. Instnictor 35 I JAMES P. VARELA, J.D. Instructor WILLIAM A. WERA, M.A. Assistant Professor 36 MUSIC Fundamentals of Music, a course created for non¬ music majors, lias joined the curriculum of the Music Department directed by Mr. George Lazanas. In this course, Lorasmen are guided into an understanding and appreciation of the works of others and of the applica¬ tion it took to produce them. Due to the chairman ' s ab.sence because of illness first semester, the Rev. Maurice Lynch, new to the de¬ partment, assumed complete direction of all music. Fr. Lynch studied Music at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Aside from private instrument in¬ structions, he is in charge of overhauling Loras’ litur- l ical music. According to Fr. Lynch, “Music is an in¬ tegral function of our Christian Liturgy. We must bring in music that is both meaningful to the students as well as relevant to the worship service.” Mr. Leo Dixon interrupted his Doctoral studies in Music at the University of Wisconsin in order to teach in the department head‘s absence. Mr. Dixon resumed his education at the return of Mr. Lazanas. Presently, the department is conducting a study to determine its strengths and weaknesses in light of the other consortium schools, Clarke College and the Univer¬ sity of Dubuque. With full cooperation among schools, may excel in one field of music to more completely benefit students of the tri-campus area. GEORGE II. LAZANAS, M.Mus.Ed. Assisi ant Professor Chairman JOHN LEASE, B.M.E. Sjwcial Instructor LEO E. DIXON, M.A. Instructor RE MAURICE J. LYNCH, B.A. Instnutor 37 PHILOSOPHY REV. ANTHONY J. LANG, Ph.D. Associate Professor LAWRENCE P. MORAN, Ph.D. Associate Professor REV. HILARY L. BURKE, O.P., M.A. Assistant Professor Huc:ii |, n(k:ton, m a. Instructor REV. THEODORE SCHARLE, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Chairman Until recently, philosophy in Catholic colleges was considered to be mainly a preparation for schol¬ astic theology. Because of this, philosophy courses, whether for lay or seminary students, were heavily oriented toward theology. At Loras, in the last ten years, the Philosophy department has become more autonomous and more philosophical, rather than just an ersatz apolo¬ getic. Also in the last ten years, the deparHnent has gone away from a Thomistic to a Pluralistic- historical approach toward philosophy. Fi. Scharle, the department chairman, thinks that in the future the department will try to get away from its Euro¬ pean orientation to an American approach to Philosophy. The department is rexiewing its curriculum and already has .s(‘parate cTisses for philosophy majors and non-majors. Th( department is also re- vi(‘wing its B.A. and H.S. reciuirements, especially lh( latt(‘r, and would like to include more courses r(‘lat(‘(l to the scic ncc s. No onc ' on th(‘ Loras (Campus can deny that in th(‘ last lew y(‘ars, th( jdulosophy depaitment has liecome very active in student life, and members of the department have be(‘n actively working for sliidciils ' riylits. REV. LORAS I. OTTING, B.A. Instructor REV. MARK FARRELL, O.P., M.A. Instructor WILLIAM W ' . YOUNG, M.A. Instructor JOSEPH L. RAU, M.A. Instructor PHILLIP YANNARELLA, M.A. Instructor WILLI AM (;. STOUFFER, M.A. Instructor 39 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALPHONSE A. SCHRAMM, M.A. Professor Chairman JOHN E. COE, M.A. Assistant Professor GERALD J. POTTS, B.A. Instnictor The Department of Physical Education under the chairmanship of Mr. Alphonse Schramm, has continued to encourage the physical aspects and activities in the life of Lorasmen. The department maintains a curricu¬ lum of fifteen courses and an extensive intramural pro¬ gram, in which a vast majority of the student body participates. In addition to these activities, the depart¬ ment manages all varsity sports. Mr. Daniel R. McClimon joined the department as cross country and track coach as well as instructor in swimming. Due to last year’s opening of San Jose Natatorium, a complex of swimming and handball facilities, the de¬ partment has been extended to include both of these activities in both instruction and intramurals. Swimming competition this year was on an individual basis with both a novice and an expert group to encourage greater competition and interest. Mr. Schramm hopes to see more technical courses added to the department’s curriculum and further exten¬ sion of intramural activities when facilities are made available. fOSEPII C:. DELGAIX), B.A. Instructor DANIEL H. McC;LIMON, M.S. Instructor pathk k M. 1 LANN A(� AN, B.A. Instructor 40 PHYSICS REV. DONALD R. HUTCHINSON, Ph.D. Professor Chairman JERRY J. CUPAL, M.S. Instructor Fr. Hutchinson, chairman of the physics department feels that the new computer center installed in level A of Binz hall has been a boon to tlie department. Mr. Cupal, Mr. Miller, and Fr. Hutchinson use die computer as a primary tool in the physics laboratory. Since the department first offered physics as a major in 1953, there have been well over seventy-five physics majors graduate from Loras, many of who have gone on to receive their Ph.D It is the hope of Fr. Hutchinson that more students will become interested in physical science, as people with a mathematic-physics background are in great demand in medicine and other fields. Tlie department has the personnel, and course material needed b an undergraduate to receive a degree, but the number of students is lacking. FRANCIS M. MILLER, M.B.S. Assistant Professor JOHN L. BAUM, Ph.D. Assistant Professor 41 POLITICAL SCIENCE JOHN P. DORWEILER, M.A. Associate Professor Chairman LOYAL E. CLARKE, M.A. Instructor REV. ROBERT L. FERRING, Ph.D. Associate Professor When asked to put in capsule form the meaning of Political Science the department head, Mr. John P. Dorweiler, stated: “It is generally understood to en¬ compass the systematic study of the state and its gov¬ ernment—it can be something as ancient as the study of the Greeks or as current as the present government of the United States.” Mr. Dorweiler notes that the Political Sciepece de¬ partment at Loras College has been on the increase, as far as enrollment is concerned, and he gives credit to the subject matter, for it is “relevant and contempor¬ ary”. The department has now developed the core cur¬ riculum system which places more and moie emphasis on the e.ssential topics in the field of Political Science. A deeper study of democracy and all the things that aie presently attached to it such as conservatism, libeialism, constitutionalism, and parlimentarianism, is just one example of the system. The department of this school year includes. Rev. Robert L. Ferring, Ph.D., Mr. Gregor Reinhard, M.A., and Mr. Layol E. Clarke,’M.A. Plans for the future in¬ clude the three major conferences of Political Scientists the Iowa Conference, the Mi dwest (conference, and the American Conference. 42 RT. REV. TIMOTHY J. GANNON, Ph.D. Professor Chairman In order to provide more dynamic courses in psy¬ chology the Loras College Department is directing its attention to consortium efforts with Clarke College and the University of Dubuque. Already it has been agreed that each of the three departments would concentrate in a specific area of psychology, thus eliminating duplica¬ tion of faculty and courses. Clarke College will strength¬ en its offerings in the field of experimental psychology, concentrating on the areas of learning and motivation. The University of Dubuque plans to emphasize all phases of school psychology, paying particular attention to student evaluation, testing, and guidance. Loras ' department hopes to amplify its coverage of clinical, social, personality and counciling psychology. Tlie future hopes of the consortium lie in develop¬ ing a variety of advanced courses each of which would provide majors with a wider selection of experimental courses, while at the same time, allowing greater depth studies in the fields that are of particular interest to the students. PSYCHOLOGY REV. TAMES O. BARTA, Ph.D. Assistant Professor DONALD L. KYER, M.D. Lecturer Sr. M. BEDE KLAAS OSF, M.A. I nstructor 43 SOCIOLOGY The Loras College Sociology Department seeks to provide all undergraduates education in the liberal arts tradition. Realizing that the majors plan on a career in either social service, public administration, secondary teaching or college teaching, the department has estab¬ lished an undergraduate social work secjuence, estab¬ lished student roles in Project Concern which seeks to serve DubiK|ue ' s Senior Citizens, and seeks to locate students in meaningful internship positions to gain first¬ hand experience in occupations at the local community level. In addition, the department looks forward to the establishment of a Social Research Laboratory in room 237, St. Jo.seph Hall. JACK F. KINTON, M A. Assistant Professor MAYMCM) F. DOM I ' A ' V. M A instnK ' tor REV. PHILIP A. HAMILTON, Ph.D. Associate Professor Chairman 44 SPEECH VAUGHN CAYMAN, M.A. Associate Professor Chairman REX. V. E. REYNOLDS, B.A. Instructor Although Mr. ’aughn Cayman, Chairman of the Loras College .speech department, is inclined to protest that nothing of any great consequence befell his de¬ partment for the past school vear, a glance at the many trophies which decorate his office seem to contradict his contention. Since last year when speech was first of¬ fered as a major, the response has been rather gratifying and Mr. Cayman hopes it will continue. He feels that the essential function of his department is to facilitate the speaking ability of Loras students. THOMAS R. FELD, R.A. lnstru( ' tor MRS. ]X)NNA J. FELD, M.A. InstrtK ' tor 45 THEOLOGY PAUL J. ALLEN, Ph.D. Assist a n t Professo r Cliain)ian Making Theology rele ant to man and liis ( xistencc today is the aim of tlie department, under the acting chairmanship of Dr. Paul Allen. The Re . lU)l)crt ogel, Chairman, will return from his studies at Ford- ham University, New York, ne.xt fall. Requirement changes for theology will be initiated this fall. The former Sacred Scripture and ( ' hurch and Sacraments course will be substituted by the Religions of Man course. Section One will be a stud ' of Mdiat Man Is and Eastern Religious, while sophomore Sec¬ tion Two will deal with Contemporary Western Reli¬ gions. Growth and change for impro ement ha c‘ been the by words of the Theolog ' department. Through the tri-college con.sortium a profes.sor exchange program has been initiated to supplement the addition of se en new elective courses. Dr. Robert Woods, of the University of DubiKpie, lectures on Contemporarv ' Protestant Theologans while ' Mrs. Donam Wakefield instructs The Meaning of Christ and World Religions. Sr. Mary Eugenio of Clarke Col¬ lege also teaches The Meaning of Christ. Returning to the Loras Faculty with his Doctorate in Theology at the Catholic University is the Rev. John C. Meyer, lecturing on the Problem of God and Contem¬ porary Catholic Theologians. Two other members of the department, Chairman Allen, and Mr. Gary Quinn received their Doctorates in the Fall. Other new courses include ' an Ecumenics Seminar, a Study of Religion and Literature, and an Introduction to Early Christian Writers. “Presently there are plans for more ecumenical exchanges through the con.sortium program stated Mr. Allen. 46 REV. ENCENE C. KUTSCIl, M.S. Assist (in t Professor nvx. JOHN j. pir EN, m a. Assistant Professor REV. ALFRED J. EDE, M.A. Instructor MRS. DONAM WAKEFIELD, Ph.D. Assistant Professor GARY J. QUINN, Ph.D. Assistant Professor OIIN C. DINGES. R.A. Instructor REV. JOHN G. MEYER. Ph D. Instructor 47 1969 GRADUATES TIMOTHY J. ACTON, B.A. Sociolofitj Rippey, Iowa WILLIAM P. ALFREDO, B.A. Skokie, Illinoi.s WILLIAM I. AVERILL, B.S. ' Math Colorado Springs. Colorado MICHAEL J. AVISE, B.A. Philcm)})htj Des Moines, Iowa DEAN T. BARAGARY, B.A. Psychology Winthrop, Iowa CHARLES P. BARDER, B.A. Econotnics Highland, Indiana EDWARD D. BARLOW, B.A. Political Science Benton Harhon, Michigan JOHN I. BALCK, B.S. ■ Math DuhiKiue, Iowa 49 JOSEPH BAUERNFEIND, H.A. Philosophij NIarshfielcl, Wisconsin ATIIONV J. BEAN, B.S. Chemistry Oak Park, Illinois BRIAN V. BELL, B.A. Sociolof y Eaneshoro, Minnesota JOHN F. BERENS, B.A. History DubiKiue, Iowa RALPH E. BERG. B.A. Account in Dubuque, Iowa STEPHEN D. BERRY, B.A. History Parnell. Iowa STEVEN j. BILLMYER, B.S. Biolofiy Cresco, Iowa CARL M. BINZ, B.S. Chemistry Hampshire, Illinois JAMES V. BBENNAN, B.A. Philosophy Cibieaj o, Illinois MARVIN J. BRIES, B.A. History W ' ortbin ton, Iowa 50 DAVID C. BROSCn, B.A. istonj Chicaj o, Illinois JAMES V. BUCHIIEIT, B.A. B us incss Adm in istrat ion Atkinson, Iowa .MICHAEL J. BUHKIIARDT, B.A. Business Adniinistration, Accountin i Diibuciue, Iowa WILLIAM T. CAHILL, B.A. Political Science ’ominj , Illinois RICHARD K. CAMPBELL, B.S. Chemistry Preston, Iowa WILLIAM V. CASHIN, B.A. B usincss Ad m inist rat ion Wheaton, Illinois JOHN S. CAVANAUCH, B.S. Biology Des Moines, Iowa MAR riN L. CELESKI, B A. Political Science MerrioiH ' tte Park, Illinois MARK W. CHAMBERI.AIN, B.S. Math Dixon, Illinois JOHN M. CLANCY, B.A. Political Science Odell, Illinois 51 MICHAEL J. COLWELL, B.A. Political Science Aurora, Illinois STEVEN J. CONTI, B.A. Accounting Demarest, New Jersey GARY W. COOK, B.A. Business Administration LaCrosse, Wisconsin JOSEPH L. COUSIN, B.A. Philosophy Beloit, Wisconsin DAVID R. CRONER, B.A. Accounting Munster, Indiana DANIEL L. CROTTY, B.A. Sociology Pocahontas, Iowa RICHARD J. CULLEN, B.A. Accounting Dubuque, Iowa JOHN C. DARESH, B.A. French Chicago, Illinois ROBERT F. DAVIES, B.A. Political Science Hampton, Iowa GREGORY C. DAVIS, B.A. Economics Elyria, Ohio 52 I ROBKirr M. DAVIS, B.A. Acrotintin SwishiT. Iowa THOMAS M. DA IS, B.A. Philosophy Sioiix City. Iowa DAVID J. DeFOXTAINK, B.S. Math DiiBiuivio, Iowa RAYMOND J. DISCI ILKR. B.A. Philosoj)hy Plain, W’iscon.sin JAMKS A. DITF, B.A. h tisincss Ad in inistration FvtTizrfon Park. Illinois MICIIAIIL R. DOMFVKR, B.A. P ttsincss Adininist rat ion DuBiKiiu , Iowa THOMAS C. DOXNFLLV, B.A. B nsincss Ad in inistrat ion Collar Rapids. Iowa .lAMKS J. DOVLK. B.S. Ch ' ncral Science Ci ' dar Falls. Iowa RICH ARD F. DRKV, B.A. Philosofihy Farly. Iowa JOHN L. Dl FIT. B A. English ()olw(‘in. Iowa 53 DANIEL T. DUGAN, B.A. Physical Education Benton, Wisconsin JAMES L. DYER, B.A. English Maywood, Illinois ROBERT P. DYER, B.A. History DiibiKiiie, Iowa JEFFREY K. ELLIS, B.A. Economics Dubuque, Iowa IIOIIN J. ENZLER, B.A. Political Science Bethesda, Maryland RAYMOND P. ERPELDING, B.A. Account mfi Bode, Iowa THOMAS N. ESSER, B.A. Art Dubuque, Iowa PATRICK J. FAHEY, B.S. Biolofiy .Madison, Wisconsin WAL ' rER T. PWRRELL, B.A. Political Science Lake Villa, Illinois RAYMOND J. FliLD, B.S. Biology Earlville, Iowa 54 JOHN J. KKI FES, B.A. Accotintin , DulnKiur, Iowa JAMES J. EOEEV, B.S. Clicinistnj IlaqDers Ferry, Iowa CHECOBY M. FOLTZ, B.A. Ecoiwttiics Chicago, Illinois ALLE.N J. FRANTZEN, B.A. EnfilLsJi New Hampton, Iowa DAVID L. FRANTZEN, B.A. Ecomwiics Diilnuiue, Iowa (;eorc;e a. freund, b.s. Physics DuhiKiue, Iowa RICHARD L. FRICK, B.A. Sociolof y DiiBiKiiie, Iowa .S rERHEN C. FRIEDERS, B.A. Sorioht iy .Aurora, Illinois KENNE ' HI R. FRIEDMANN, B.A. Enfzlish (Uittenheru, Iowa RHILLIR A. ( ' .ANSEN, B.A. istory Elina, Iowa 55 GERAl.D A. CATO, B.S. Physical Education Joliet, Illinois JAMKS J. (iKBIIAHD ' r. B.A. Economics Orej on, Illinois JEROME A. CREVIXG, B.A. Accounting Garroll, Iowa ALLAN E. GREBE, B.A. History Cresco, Iowa MARSHALL j. HAMP rON, B.S. Psycliolofiy Ghiea o, Illinois MICHAEL J. HARN, B.A. Art Clarksville, Iowa PAUL T. HAR rMANN, B.A. Busiticss Administration Cnittenher.u, Iowa riioMAS A. H. upi:R ' r, b.s. Ch’m ' ral Science DiihiKine. Iowa PA I RICK i;. Hi:ARri’V. B.A. Jhisincss Admi)iistration Diihinine. Iowa MAlU IN R. HIMAR, B S. Psychology I .aMottc. low a ROBERT A. HOEFLER, B.A. History Granville, Iowa STEPHEN J. HOEGER, B.A. History New Vienna, Iowa PATRICK K. HOULIHAN, B.A. Political Science Harpers Ferr ' , Iowa THOMAS R. HRONEK, B.A. Sociology Cedar Rapids, Iowa STEPHEN P. HUNT, B.S. Biology Broadville, Illinois BRIAN L. HYDUK, B.A. History Marion, Iowa DARYL F. IRLBECK, B.A. Business Adniinistration Templeton, Iowa MARK D. JACOBSON, B.A. Business Administration Dubuque, Iowa LOUIS M. JAEGER, B.A. 77 istory Ed ewood, Iowa ROBER r M. lEFFERY, B.A. Art Sluillsbur , W ' iseonsin 57 JAMES R. JOHNSON, B.A. Business Administration Chicago, Illinois JAMES E. JONES, B.A. Accounting Williamsburg, Iowa GERALD T. JORGENSEN, B.A. Philosophy Mason City, Iowa MICHAEL T. JUDGE, B.A. Political Science Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin STEPHEN J. JUERGENS, B.A. Hisiory Dubuque, Iowa JAMES J. JURIK, B.A. Accounting Chicago, Illinois WILLIAM E. KANIEWSKI, B.A. Economics Evergreen Park, Illinois DENIS B. KAZELAS, B.S. Chemistry Chicago, Illinois PATRICK J. KEARNEY, B.A. Business Adrninistration Diibiuiue, Iowa lAMKS J. KEDLEY, B.A. Economics DeWitt, Iowa 58 MICHAEL A. KEENEY, B.A. Political Science Alexandria, V’irjiiiiia TIMOTHY A. KEIDERLING, B.S. Chemistry W iterloo, Iowa PETER J. KELLY, B.A. Economics Ciirroll, Iowa STEPHEN P. KELLY, B.A. Bnsiness Ad tti inistration Che.ster, Iowa THOMAS L. KETCHUM, B.A. Btisiness Administration W’i.sconsin Rapids, Wisconsin WAYNE F. KIEEEER, B.A. Philosophy Bellevue, Iowa JOSEPH A. KILLIAN, B.S. Chemistry Lexiiijiton, Illinois THOMAS J. KISTING, B.A. Spanish Dubuque, Iowa ROBERT F. KLOCKER, B.A. Spanish Skokie, Illinois ALOYSIUS B. KLUESNER, B.A. History Holy Gro.ss, Iowa NEIL E. KONRADY, B.A. Accounting Dubuque, Iowa RAYMOND E. KREK, B.A. Political Science Collin.sville, Illinois THOMAS G. KREPPS, B.A. History Addison, Illinois PAUL KROCHESKI, B.A. History Ames, Iowa RICHARD T. KLTILMANN, B.A. B usiness Ad in in istrat ion Andsley, New York CHARLES J. KUNDINCER, B.A. Economics Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin CHARLES E. LANPHEAR, B.A. B usiness Ad in inist rat ion Chicago, Illinois BILL A. LANSING, B.S. Psychology New Vienna, Iowa DANIEL L. LAUTERS, B.A. English Marcus, Iowa BRUCJE A. LcFEBXTIE, B.A. English Mapleton, Iowa 60 RONALD LcGRAND, B.A. Cldasical Ldnf uafzcs Holy Cross, Iowa LEONARD F. LOBOV, B.A. Economics Park Riclj e, Illinois JAMES R. LOWERY, B.A. English Loc ' kport, Illinois LEON LEUCK, B.A. History Philosophy Dycrsville, Iowa BERNARD J. LUENSMAN, B.A. H istory Monticello, Iowa CHRISTOPHER T. LYONS, B.S. Psycholofiy Bron.v, New York DANIEL J. McCLOWRY, B.A. Speech Chicago, Illinois MICHAEL J. McCOY, B.A. Accounting Janesville, Wisconsin MICHAEL E. McDermott, b.s. Psychology Peosta, Iowa JOSEPH E. MeCRANE, B.A. Economics Te.xarkana, Te.xas 61 DENNIS E. McWILUAMS, B.A. English Shullsburg, Wisconsin LARRY T. MAHONEY, B.S. Biology Keokuk, Iowa M. KEVIN MALONE, B.A. Accounting LaGrange, Illinois MICHAEL DENNIS MALONEY, B.A. Business Administration Dubuque, Iowa PHILIP J. MARES, B.A. Business Adni in ist rat ion Racine, Wisconsin JAMES H. MASSON, B.S. Physics Chicago, Illinois JOHN A. MATIJEVICH, B.A. Accounting Downers Grove, Illinois WILLIAM MAUTINO, B.A. Sociology Rockford, Illinois PAUL F. MAZZOCCO, B.S. Chemistry Chicago Heights, Illinois MACINUS MKIEH, B.A. Philosophy V ' entuiia, North Dakota HOWARD MKLOV, B.A. Ecotioniics ' Bernard, Iowa MARK II. MEYER, B.A. Political Science DiibiKiiu , Iowa ROGER J. MEYER, B.A. II istonj Dubuque, Iowa JAMES R. MICIIAL, B.A. History Everj reen Park, Illinoi.s THOMAS E. MILLER, B.A. Economics Chicago, Illinois DAVID A. MIZAUR, B.A. Account inff Dubuque, Iowa WILLIAM J. MOLITOR, B.A. Business Aciniinistration Collinsvalle, Illinois PAUL J. MOUCKA, B.S. Psychol o fly Cedar Rapids, Iowa RONALD L. NEPPL, B.A. Account in fi Fonda, Iowa DONALD J. NESTOR, B.A. Accounting Dubuque, Iowa 63 RICHARD C. NEWTON, B.A. Latin Dubuque, Iowa GEORGE W. NIEMANN, B.S. Biology Hot Springs, South Dakota KEITH J. NILLES. B.A. Accounting Dubuque, Iowa JAMES E. NOONAN, B.A. Economics Dubuque, Iowa ROBERT J. OSTERHOFF, B.A. Accounting Dubuque, Iowa JOHN A. OVEL, B.S. Mathematics Dyersville, Iowa JOHN J. PALUSKA, B.A. Business Administration Aurora, Illinois THOMAS J. PECHOUSEK. B.A. Business Administratton LaGrange, Illinois RICHARD P. PHILLIPS, B.A. Speech Dubuque, Iowa JOSEPH PATRICK PIANE, B.A. Business Aclministration Westchester, Illinois 64 GLENN L. PILLK, R.A. History Marslialltown, Iowa FHKD J. PILCHER, B.S. Chemistry Anamosa, Iowa J AMES F. PONZO, B.A. History Lake Bluff, Illinois ROBERT W. PRATT, B.A. Political Science Einmetsburji, Iowa MICHAEL J. RAFTERY, B.A. English Speneer. Iowa ’A rRICk ' E. REDINC ' .TON, B.A. History Galesbiirj , Illinois DALE J. REHAK, B.S. Ph ysics Dubiuiue, Iowa PETER M. REILAND, B.A. Account in : W ' iseonsin Rapids, Wisconsin PATRICK M. REILIA’. B.A. B tisincss Adm ifiist rat ion DiibiKiue, Iowa CARY M. RILEY, B.A. Sociology ltl‘ loo. Iowa JEROME I. RITT, B.A. Business Administration Epworth, Iowa ALBERT P. RUFFALO, B.A. Accounting Kenosha, Wisconsin JAMES V. SAUTER, B.A. Accounting Fonda, Iowa KENT J. SCHEUERELL, B.A. History Sun Prairie, Wisconsin DOUGLAS R. SCHILL, B.A. Business Ad ministration Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin KENT A. SCIINtlTT, B.A. Philosophy Sauk City, Wisconsin DANIEL J. SCIIOLTES. B.S. Psychology Lansinj , Iowa RICHARD A. SCMROM, B.A. Accounting Rockford, Illinois MYRON SCHULTE, B.S. Biology Westside, Iowa CEORCJE J. SCHUMACHER, B.A. Accounting Downers Grove, Illinois JOHN L. SHERLOCK, B.A. E ig w7i Chicago, Illinois DOUCLAS J. SHINKUNAS, B.A. History Sioii.x City, Iowa FRANCIS P. SIMMONS, B.A. Business Acini in istration Ryan, Iowa VICTOR J. SKADE, B.A. English Cicero, Illinois MICHAEL J. SORENSEN, B.A. Socioloiiy Raymond, Iowa DANIEL C. SMITH, B.A. Account in Fort Atkin.son, Iowa MICHAEL D. SOUKUP, B.S. Psychology Cedar Rapids, Iowa MICHAEL D. STALLMAN, B.A. Accounting Walford, Iowa JOHN D. STEFFENS, B.A. History DubiKiue, Iowa S. JOHN STEINES, B.A. istory Diihiuiiie, Iowa 67 DAVID A. STORTZ, B.A. History Decorah, Iowa THOMAS F. SULLIVAN, B.A. History Lombard, Illinois TLMOTIIY J. SULLI ' Ai , B.A. French Dubuque, Iowa WILLIAM C. SUTFIN, B.A. History Morton Grove, Illinois GLEN J. TAUKE, B.S. Physics Dubuque, Iowa GERALD J. THOMA, B.S. Chemistry Jesup, Iowa STEPHEN J. TIERSCHEL, B.A. B usiness Adm in ist rat ion Earlville, Iowa JOHN N. TIFT, B.S. Pitjcholofiii Minnetonka, Minnesota Jl ' .BHV V. ril.L, B.A. Acconntinff Bellevue, Iowa 68 MICHAEL J. TILSON, B.A. Account infi Cedar Rapids, Iowa TEHHKXCK V. T()PI B.S. General Seienee (Bioloffij) Nortlibrook, Illinois JAMES A. rHAXNEL, H.A. History k.ast Diil)U(jiR Illinois ' rilOMAS J. ' fHOPP, B.A. Spee eh Worth, Illinois JOllX W. WmX’RAXKEX, B.A. Soeiolo y PiU’hlo. Colorado rilOMAS X. IDA. B.S. Pxyeholopy Aurora, Illinois riMoriiv J. x ' OHWAi J), b.a. Soeiolo y C ' .uttonhcrj , Iowa D.WIl) E. W ALSU. B.S. Bioloey Ro al Oak, Micluiian 1)A lO B. WA rSOX, B.A. English OnhiKint . Iowa i:i)WARi) 1. m;i.p. b a Political Scieiu ' i ' Dfs Moiiii ' s. Iowa LARRY I W urn:, b.a. English I’.ast Moline. Illinois LEE H. WILMING, B.S. Chemistry Dubuque, Iowa RICHARD N. WONASE, B.A. istory Rockford, Illinois STEPHEN A. WOLFE, B.A. Account in Cascade, Iowa GERALD J. WONAK, B.A. Business Administration Chicaj o, Illinois JAMES P. I HERA, B.S. Chemistry Chicago, Illinois 70 1969 Graduates Not Pictured VAVL i:. AN ' niONV, B.A. Ihisitirss Adtiiitii.stration SluTrill. Iowa 11 MornV AHMKNKCIIT, B.A. istorij Chicago. Ill inois AM.AN A. ARB, B.A. i.storij Norway, Iowa DAVID j. AirrS, B.A. Account iuf: DnhiKiiic, Iowa PAUL ARVIA, B.A. Sociology C:inta«o, Ill iiiois THOMAS J. BONTLMPO, B.A. Btisincss Adniinistration l lorhani Park, New Jersey JAMES L. BRIMEYKH. B.A. Physical Education Diihiiqiie, Iowa ROBERT J. BROWN, B.S. Bioloiiy Diihiiqiie, Iowa THOMAS E. BRYANT, B.A. B usi ness Ad mi n ist ration Chicago, Illinois LEONARD W. BURCKHARD, B.A. Philosophy Towner, North Dakota THOMAS M. BUTLER, B.A. Political Science Dubuque, Iowa MICHAEL W. CAREW, B.A. Art Dubuque, Iowa PETER J. DeMElU.ENAERE, B.A. History Skokie, Illinois DANIEL J. DOWDALL, B.S. Biolofity Libertyville, Illinois DANIEL D. DRISCOLL, B.A. Eiifilish WillianisburK, Iowa MARK E. FARRELL, B.A. Sociolofiy Prairie du Cbien, Wisconsin RICHARD L. FISCHELS, B.A. II istory Jesup, Iowa KENNETH F. FISHER, B.A. Sociology Dubuque, Iowa EUCENE J. FLEMING, B.S. Biology Chieajio, Illinois DENNIS J. FRANKE, B.A. iLtif lish Mason City, Iowa KENNETH T. GARVEY, B.A. Sociology Chicago, Illinois MICHAEL J. HAGAN, B.A. Econot7iics DubiKiue, Iowa DAX ' ID L. HACERTY, B.S. Biology Epworth, Iowa c;ene f. havlik, b.a. History Elnia, Iowa TERRENCE T. HENKEL, B.A. Sociologtf Dubuciue, Iowa DANIEL HESS, B.A. Sjyanish Decatur, Indiana PHIL L. HODAPP, B.A. Sociology Harlan, Iowa DENNIS D. JUHL, B.A. Philosophy Waverl ' , Iowa EDWARD F. KITTRELL JR., B.A. H istory Geneseo, Illinois PAUL KNUDTSON, B.S. Biology Dubu(|ue, Iowa WILLIAM D. KROENING, B.A. B usi ness Ad ni in ist rat ion Wausau, Wisconsin KE 1N F. KURTZ, B.A. 11 istory Kewanee, Illinois TH()M. S W. McCRAW, B.A. Economics Belvidere, Illinois FRED MESCH, B.A. I istory Dubufjue. Iowa E. MICHAEL MURPHY, B.S. Biology Des Moines, Iowa PATRICK E. MUSTO, B.A. Sociology Union City, New Jersey RUSSEL A. NEUWOEHNER, B.A. History Dubuque, Iowa DONALD C. PARKER, B.A. Business Administration Dubuque. Iowa CARY R. PREGLER, B.A. Sociology Dubuque, Iowa KENNETH RECKER, B.A. Business Administration .•Vnamosa, Iowa JOSEPH F. ROOST, B.A. Philosophy Keokuk, Iowa JOHN C. ROSEAN, B.A. History Chicago, Illinois JOHN C. SCHLICKSUP, B.S. Psychology Peoria, Illinois TERRANCE L. SMITH, B.A. Speech Dubuque, Iowa JAMES L. SPAICHT, B.A. Business Adm inistration Cedar Rapids, Iowa C;ARY L. SPURGEON, B.A. Classical Languages C ' anton, Missouri DANIEL J. .STANTON, B.S. Psychology Chicago, Illinois DENNIS D. SUNDRUP, B.A. History .Arcadia, Iowa RONALD THOMAS, B.A. H istory (Ticago. Illinois DA ID C. WERTZ, B.S Psychology DubiKiue, Iowa rilOMAS I YORKE, B.A istory Naperville. Illinois 71 CLASS OF 1969 Officers Stamlinf’: Rol)ert Klocker, Kevin Malone, Jack Ovel Seated: Micluiel Colwell NOTICE! MEN or DRAFT AC. hnL IpJEp CLASS OF 1970 Officers Robert Winter, Thomas Schaefer, Dennis McTigne, Thomas Lindsley PROjgQfp concern icesiS ' CLASS OF 1971 Officers Standing: John Fitzgerald, Michael Otten, David W’alsli Seated: William Gabler X ' 1 1 v Mi 1 f i j mni w CLASS OF 1972 Officers MKfi y im- .‘%curv ' and places . . . or an occasional trip downtown. WAH PARTIES WED0m6 i It was a year for . . . laughing . . . knew tee should have finished off that chicken last week. ' But I do use a deodorant. This ought to get me into the semi-finals of the Bishop Loras statue-posing contest. ' Do you think it will fly, Orville? ' ]ust think, Vaughn, we could have gotten First place with better eye contact. Now that is what I call a Romance Language! and talking . . . STUDENT SENATE Officers Sfoin inf ' : President, Robert Davies ’i(:e President, Patrick Fahey Treasurer, James Orr ircatcd : Secretary, Terry Sniitb Under the efficient direction of President Robert Davies, the Loras College Student Senate made measurable gains in becoming a respected voice of student thought and opinion. The other officers of the senate were Patrick Fahey, Vice- President; Terry Smith, Secretary, and James Orr, Treasurer. 1 his year was the first time the senaie receiveu money from the student body on a per student assessment basis. With this added income the senate was able to cosponsor with the University of Du¬ buque and Clarke College several week-ends of big name entertainment. Also, various committees of the senate sponsored other activities such as movies of an intellectual nature. The Student Senate also set up committees for study of contro ersial speakers on campus, parietal hours, tuition costs and the situation of the seniors who are li ’ing off campus. Overall the Student Senate had a ver ' active year during which it increased in importance as an effective instrument of attaining a better student environment on the Loras Campus. . . . The senate was instrumental liason between the student body a tration during several crises that d the course of the year. The very Student Senate was at stake as a v, during the crisis of grooming for ]_ relation to their representation of S. V. D. P. The Saint Vincent de Paul Society’s goal as an or¬ ganization is first to stimulate a deep sense of charity in its members and second!) to give witness to this charity by exercising works of kindness. Boasting an increased membership, Loras’s chapter of the S.V.D.P. has been able to provide the manpower to expedite, in cooperation with the Dubuque chapter of the S.V.D.P., several projects which reflect its sense of charity. Early in the first semester the S.V.D.P. conducted a campus wide drive to collect clothes for the Catholic Bishops’ Relief Fund. However the Society’s major con- cem throughout the year is that of remembering the ill and the elderly by frequent visits to their homes. The S.V.D.P. tries to generate courage for the ill, honor for the aged, and hope for those who suffer. And the re¬ peated “thanks” received by the Society from those who come into contact with its members testifies to the fulfillment of the organization’s purpose for existence. 7ior does coyness. O, by a sono . . . Laughter knows no age . . . Messages are related by eyes But mostly through cmnpassion. I r i; i ' r 100 Above: What am I bid for these Captain Zero glasses? Left: Slave girls are popular attractions. Below: One for me, one for them. . . . Buddy club is learning .. . and souK ' tiiuc ' s jusf luivin fun. BUDDY CLUB and helping each other . . . and sharing. . . . The Buddy Clul) is one organization which takes seriously the Cliristiaii dictum of ministering to tlie least of the brethren. Now six years young, the club is dedi¬ cated to working with the retarded in cooperation with the Dubucpie Association for Retarded Children. The club was originally a Loras College project but now includes volunteers from both Clarke and Mercy who are willing to give a small portion of their time each week toward providing a social outlet for i:)ubuque ' s retarded. Volunteers meet with the children on Fridax’ nights and Saturday afternoons at the Opportunity Center on Car- field for an invigorating two hours of games, dancing, singing, and cssi ' iilial companionship with the rctaic ec . The only (pialilication for becoming a Buddy Cu) member is the desire ' to be of .service and the willingness to translate that desire intei actiein. Activitie ' S aie heipcel along financially by college-sponseired projects. Bresently, the Bueldy CJub eillicers are ' Fre ' sielent John Ln .lei, N ice Pre ' sident Connie Kn ler, and Secretary-Treasurer Mike Gillotti. O happy race ol me u. it luxe xxTiie ' h rules lleaxen. lule your minels.” BoeThins 102 DO-IT-YOURSELF Stressing interaction and co-operation, the Do-It- Yourselfers contribute to positi e gro ' th of the Dubuque Community. Aiding each other with the goal of com¬ munal development through the individual, Loras Col¬ lege responds with the other city colleges by providing Big Brothers and Sisters to boys and girls ages four to fifteen. Students meet with their little brothers and sisters Tuesda ' exenings at Collette Center. Activities, although primariK ' individual because of the one-to-one relationship shared, include: wrestling, volleyball, build¬ ing blocks, coloring, puzzle construction, cards, games, singing or just taking a walk down a side street as the Lorasman becomes the boy’s confidant and counselor. Bonds of lo ' e and trust grow as the student finds more time in his week to share with the young friend. Throughout the summer, letters anxiously span the gap of miles between brothers. Time and patience are re¬ quired of the Big Brother as he stops occasionally to see his little brother becoming a man in his image. Cratitude and rewards are found only in the sharing. “We are all born for loxe ... it is the principle of existence and its onh ' end. ’ Disraeli 103 LORAS-CLARKE SINGERS Classical and Folk music marked the debut of the Loras and Clarke College Cdiorales’s new Madrigal Singers. The twelve member group, made up of singers from both colleges, and under the direction of Mr. John A. Lease, p( rformed during lh(‘ combined chorus Spring 1 our, April 7-10. Tlieir program stres.sed variety with Thompson s Peaceful Kingdom”, Negro spirituals, hymns and a traditional Jewish folk song. Prior to the Singers and Chorales tour to Lombard, Aurora, Monticello and th(‘ Quad-Clities, the group had IxH-n well received at the annual Clarke W inter Holiday, which took place shortly betor(‘ the (Christmas vacation period. The Singers, Cdiorale and other student volun¬ teers. lent their voices to sing with Wcv. Clarence Rivers during his app( arance in AIro-American w( ek, February . . . Voila. . . . oiie concert! One John Lease, many sinfs ing students equals. . . . 9 15. 1969. 104 STUDENT TUTORS A student tutor is one who “contributes knowledge to particular individuals”, and that is exactly what the Student Tutor Society of Loras College does. The society makes a very ’aluable contribution to the intel¬ lectual life at Loras. Their main job is to render se rvice to the students who wish their serxice and are having difficulties in their studies. Tlie program is not the for¬ mal class room teaching method, but informal private sessions of one or two persons. The society, this school year of 1968-69, is under the advisorship of Dr- Frank Lehner and the officers of the society are: David Frantzen—President, John ’haler—Vice President, and Denis McTique—Secretary- Treasurer. Membership in the society is completeb- voluntary, and the serx ice rendered could be understood as an “act of charity”. A member must be at least a sophomore, have attained an A or B ax ' erage in the course he is instructing, and be free from scholastic and disciplinary probation. A good motto for the student tutors is xx ' e 11 keep learning and keep teaching. ’ 105 KLOR Radio KLOR, Iowa ' s oldest college radio station, cele¬ brated its fifth year of broadcasting this year. The club, consisting of approximately forty members, made this year the best year yet for the stations 2500 listeners. KLOR has added many new innovations, including an increase in live broadcasting time, now totaling over 98 hours per week. Under business managers Tim (NightHawk) Burke and Gerry Wonak, KLOR increased its sales to bring in the needed revenue to purchase an entire production studio. The studio is to be called the “John C. Manns Memorial Studio in honor of the chief technician for the past four and one-half years. KLOR was considered a success this year even though there were a few technical problems during the course of the year. Planning for the future, the staff envisions antennas rising above Loras College in order to deliver a better and more comprehensive broadcasting range. By the opening of school next fall, the production studio will be completed, and all the transmitters for Loras, Clarke and Mercy will be replaced. KLOR, a big voice on the tri-campus scene, will continue in tlie future in the hopes that it can become the best radio station any campus can boast. See this hand? Call me wet-back again and tjonll feel it!! 630 L L I Now what one turns ME on? What kind of name is Boppin Boh Beno anyway? SUCH AN ALBUM!!! JOfi DELTA SIGMA This year, as in the past, Delta Sigma fraternity provided its members with the opportunity to meet and participate with new friends in numerous and varied activities. Under a new pledge system it is now easier for interested Juniors and Seniors to become active mem¬ bers of the organization after the traditional initiation period. The fraternity took an active part in the Kampus Karnival, and later sponsored the annual Sweetheart Ball in February. The ball is one of tlie highlights of the Loras-Clarke social calendar, and following the precedent of previous years was an unqualified success. The organization this year was led by the elected officers Paul Arvia, President; Allan Arp, Vice-President; Bert Davis, Secretary, and Kevin Malone, Treasurer. ALPHA PHI OMEGA APO in Action ... on Parents Day . . . at a chapter installation in Platteville Lorass chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, Lambda Kappa, in keeping with the national fraternity’s cardinal principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service, initi¬ ated many programs of service to the campus, com¬ munity, chapter, and nation. Witliout the assistance of APO, students would have found registration a ' ery tedious event; the fraternity took charge of organizing much of the “back stage” paper work. And the fraternity’s participation in Parent’s Day and College Day acti aties also illustrates tlie concern which APO has for the College. The annual Sneak Preview sho proved to be light joyful entertainment which lived up to the connotation of its title, “Some Sunny Day.” The profit from this endeavor pro ades the financial support for other service projects such as cooperation witli Project Concern, an organization of Senior Citizens. Tlie chapter was also instrumental in collecting for the United Fund on tlie Loras campus. Tlie number of brothers in APO was boosted tliis year by the induction of ninteen men who had completed a period of Pledgeship. Tlie purpose of the Pledge train¬ ing is to give each prosiiective brother an opportunity to prove himself in leadership, in friendship, and in service so that APO remains an integral and respected part of the college, community, and nation. at a pledge banquet ... Buddy Cduh Valentine Party. f 109 ART CLUB Well, do you think that you could ivork me into your calendar sometime next month? Mr. James McDca ' inott, moderator of the Ait Clulr stated tlie purpose of the eluh is “to foster an appreeia- tion for the Chaphie and IMastie arts, and to make the students of the Loras eampus aware of these tilings.” The art eluh, iu eoujunetion with Clarke, sponsoied group trips to the Art Institute of Chieago, and to some of the eontemporary gallaries and private exhibits in the area. Through tlu ' se trips, diseussions, and movies about artists, the rt Club hopes to eneourage its members in the field of art. Later iu the spring the students of Loras, and interested buyers wc-re invited to the annual Spring Clothes lane Art Show. I 10 Students are encouraged to work on their own. . . . but may seek help from professors or other students. A broad outlook into the role of science in business and a sharper insight into the field that each particular member may be planning to pursue as his career is tlie purpose of the Engineering Science Club. The club members feel it is important to know what will be required of them after graduation in the fields of math, physics, or chemistry. There are approximately 40 members in tlie Engineering-Science club this year, with the bulk of the membership comprised of freshmen. “The membership is down,” commented Mr. Corwin Helhner, moderator of the club, “and will probably remain so, as the number of engineering students across the nation has declined sharply.” Tlie activity of the club has not been curbed, how¬ ever. Tlie club is still instrumental in bringing guest speakers to talk to the club. Tlie speakers included rep¬ resentatives from Champion Spark Plug Corporation, the IBM Corporation, John Deere and Collins Radio. Tlie officers for the club this year were: President, Dennis Kazalas; Vice-President, Tom Kistler; Secretary, Dennis Dolphin and Louis Mennig, Treasurer. fl ENGINEERING - SCIENCE CLUB 111 YOUNG REPUBLICANS The Loras Young Republicans are actively working to increase political awareness on the campus. Its 50 members are learning what politics is about in order to be able to influence future political decisions. The club works in clo.se conjunction with the YR’s from both Clarke and the University of Dubuque. One of the primary objectives of the club is the advancement of the Republican Party in the Dulnique area. Its members work actively for the party in both national and local elections. Loras once had one of the leading Young Republi¬ can groups in the state. It is once again building up support as evidenced by last year’s success of the Tri- College Mock Republican Conv ' cntion. The club, rec¬ ognizing the need for concrete action, i.s working to influence the passage of the Volunteer Army Rill recently introduced in the United States Senate. This bill would do away with the inesent draft system in the United States, changing it to a volunteer army nl professional soldiers. Tlie club officers for the 6S-69 school year are; Jerry VVonak, President; John North, Vice-President; Robert Winter, Secretary; and Thomas McCraw, Treasurer. YOUNG DEMOCRATS President John CAancij tunes in for election results. In this election year of 1968, the Loras YD’s dis- coxered tliat the best way to learn about politics was to actually get inxoK ' ed. Members did exervthing from passing out bumper stickers for john Cub er to canvass¬ ing for the national ticket. They spent time at the Demo¬ cratic headquarters working with the candidates answer¬ ing phones. Thex passed out literature and discussed the more significant issues xvith their felloxv students. Tlie xvork proxed satisfying, especially on the local lexel, xx ' here Representatixe John Culx er xx on re-election to his seat in the House of Representatixes. The club raised money from membership dues, raffles and donations from xarious organizations. Tlie D s also heard sex eral guest speakers, including loxva state senator Andrexv Frommelt and Representatix e John Culxer. In addition to these actixities, the club main¬ tained contact xvith several other Young Democratic clubs throughout the area. Officers for the x ear included President John Clancy, ice President Dave Brosch, Secretary Paul Ernst, and Treasurer Pat Meehan. You ti ' in a fexc ... 113 LITERARY CLUB This year the Loras Literary Club has been active in promoting interest in literature among the student body. The club sponsored a “Greek Week October 14-17 to promote interest in the culture and literature of Classi¬ cal Greece. The week’s activities included a lecture by Peter Arnott on The Problem of Greek Theatre, a per¬ formance of Mr. Arnott s marionette theatre production of Oedipus Rex and a showing of the film, Electra starring Irene Pappas. The week was designed to supplement the study of Greek Drama in the World Literature course. Throughout the second semester, the club sponsored several movies to afford students a better understanding of a very Twentieth Century genre, the literature of the cinema. These movies included. Blow-up, Fellini’s 8 V 2 , Tile Silencer, Potemkin, Tlie Gospel according to St. Matthew and a number of W.C. Field movies. Gerry Jorgensen served his second term as president and Jim O Neill was secretary. Moderator Joseph Sgcnnmato ponders plans for the Spring Film Series. The tough looking bunch above front left to right are: Victor Shade, Larry White, Tom Lindsley, and Allen Frantzen. SPOKESMAN The Spokesman, a publication of student creative writing, presented a well-rounded selection of essays, poems, and short fiction to be shared with its Loras audience. The staff has continued to make changes in its format to emphasize indi idual works of rhetoric as well as art. The staff of the Spokesman is moderated by Rev. Dr. Daniel Rogers, and is edited by Victor Skade. Tom Lindsley is the assistant editor, and Allen Frantzen, editor of the Lor ian, is technical assistant. Larry Miite is in charge of circulation. The magazine, which comes out once a semester is exchanged with many other colleges and unix ersities across the country and has been praised by several poetry critics of national literary magazines. Tlie fundamental objective of the magazine is to allow those Loras students with creative ability to display their talent, as well as to ser ' e as a stepping stone to the future careers that these few have chosen. 115 STUDENTS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Referring to itself as an “organized attitude” rather than an organization, the group known as Students for Human Rights was originally formed during die 67-68 academic year primarily as a support group for the black students at Loras. The all-white membership professes not to speak for the blacks themselves, but rather to communicate to members of their own race the sometimes neglected problems of human injustice. Although loosely-structured, the group is active in a number of ways. Several of its members have visited area high schools and colleges to speak on die subject of white racism. Recognizing that human rights include more than just the racial i.ssue, the group has lieen active in several campus affairs including the athlete’s grooming and speaker policie.s of the college, as well as aid for the starving citizens of Biafra. In addit ion,the group was the primary motive force behind the Inequities Study published during the winter. Despite these acconipli.shnients however, the group does not count the year as a total success, due mainly to lack of support from the student body as a whole. r ie groi n felt that pictures icotild not accurately portray the spirit of the organization—Ed. LORAS DRAFT Information Service The LDIS is essentially an out-growth of last year s organization known as the Christian Students for Recon¬ ciliation, an essentially anti-draft organization. Tlie LDIS, howe ' er, was organized this year to provide comprehensive information on the draft. Primarily re¬ ceiving information from the American Friends Service Committee as well as the Selective Service System, the group maintains no bias, but offers information to every¬ one f rom potential enlistees to draft resisters. One of the groups a ' owed purposes is to alleviate the strain that often exists between the local selecti ' e seivice boards and college students. c • % 111 1 jpl jfe il 1 R FORENSICS Once again the Loras College Forensics Team, in¬ cluding individual e ents and debate, has proven itself an asset to our college community. The team has not had a losing year in the last twelve and this year’s resu lts were better than ever. Speakers traveled to more than a dozen tournaments and brought home an equal number of trophies. The most significant of these conquests w as the Bradley Invitational Speech Meet held in Peoria, Illinois. Over seventy-five schools participated including some of the mid-west’s largest universities. Loras men re¬ ceived the first place trophy with four of the members receiving the highest ratings offered at the tournament: Doug Kline, Terry Smith, Bill Gabler, and Tom Tropp. For the first time in the last several years the Loras Debate team has developed into one of the finest in the area. W ith their high percentage of wins the debaters have firmly established themselves in the speech pro¬ gram. The squad feels that the vast improvement is due to the combined efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feld, the debate coaches. Individual events included Oratory, After-Dinner Speaking, Croup Discu ssion, Oral Interpretation. Im- piomptu, and Extemporaneous Speaking. The team ma e admirable showings in each of these areas under the meticulous supervision of Mr. Vaughn Cayman, Mr. Rex Reynolds, and Mrs. Thomas Feld. success of the Forensics Program at Loras is u timately due to the Chairman of the Speech Depart¬ ment, Ml. Vaughn Cayman. In forensics circles it is consi eied outstanding il a coach sends three or four orators to the national tournament in his entire career. Mr Cxayman has guided eighteen skilled orators to this meet and has no plans of stopping at this time. Several of the most succe.ssful .speakers will ])e giaduating this yc‘ar, but there are a large number of good men on the way up. Result—next year should prove to be ( cn more impressive than this. 118 ■ I b! Mr. Qatjman is the one delivering the lost minute instructions. . . . . . . hut Mr. Reynolds has his say too. COMMERCE CLUB For its 150 members, the Commerce Club is a way xp ore t le business world and its many fields. The department of Economics Prlc. student interest in, and knowl- ge of, business outside the classroom. snp-il- features outstanding area businessmen as to tliJ ' ' ' Tiondily meetings. Tlie speakers present mem lers a wide variety of business e.xperience and practical knowledge of tlu ir field. In order to expose the students to the operations of real businesses, the club sponsors tours of many area firms. This year’s tours in¬ clude KW’W’L telex’ision studios in W aterloo, Dubiujiie Packing Company, and the Chr ' slc r Corporation. The club also publisluvs its own monthly newsletter, the Ticker Taj)e. Members also join together each year for a year-end bancpiet. The club hopes to spark student interest in business and prepare its members, for an active role in the business community. ers fo leflriiig guest speal various area businesses to see actui business situations M oderator M (lit I lew II(i])erkorn L 1 120 VETS CLUB The Loras College Veterans Club is organized for fhe sole purpose of helping to bring together past inem- Hu s of the arious armed forces who are now attending Loras. The club’s responsibility lies mainly in the social ‘0 ea and therefore concentrates most of its actixities in fhat direction. The Vet’s Club, as it is more commonly called, is nioderated by Mr. Frank Noonan. Its president was Lari Ball assisted by the club ' s vice-president, Dave Schmitz. Planning most of the club’s activities was the job of Pat Callagher the social director. Although sonie- vhat loosely organized the club fulfills its responsibility giving the veterans the opportunity to meet together regularly. President Karl Ball presides at the meetings. . . . hut the other members have their say too. HISTORY CLUB 1968-69 History Club officers include Josejdi Schneider, Steve Orr, Steve Kuluk, Phil Gansen, and Louis Jaeger. The Loras College History Club, moder¬ ated by Mr. Thomas Hurm, is an organization devoted to cultivating profe.ssional attitudes toward history among its members. Tlie club seeks to bring students of history together, both socially and intellectually, to encourage the e.xchange of learning and thought among historians. Membership in the club is open to both history majors and others who have a special avocation for history. It especially encourages and assists its members in historical research in and around Oii- biKiue. This yt-ar llic History Club l)oasts forty members. Sure it ' s serious, hut liislonj cau he fun too (see insert). PRE-MED CLUB Moderator Fr. Nve, President Pat Fahey, Vice- President John W ' halen, and Secretar -Treasurer Den¬ nis McTigue have found tlie purpose of tlie Pre-Med. club to be dispensing pertinent information concerning career opportunities to prospective medical and dental students. Tlie club also releases information on medical programs in graduate shcools. Tlie club sponsored a lecture given by a physician and four medical students from Iowa City to speak on the conditions and requirements in graduate school. Tlie club inaugurated a plan to print a pamphlet concerning most of the medical and dental school re¬ quirements for the general area. Tlie club hopes to make this an annual program. It is currently making plans to show a movie in relation to the medical profession and engage another lecturer concerning preparation for entrance exams and meeting entrance requirements. The chib regularly entertains guest speakers, who are generally well received. S. 1. S. E. A. The student Iowa State Education Association is an organization for personal and professional growth of prospective teachers on college campuses in Iowa. This year, the Loras Chapter of S.I.S.E.A., under the direction of Mr. Elmer Michels, has been having joint meetings with the Clarke Chap¬ ter. In the Falk both chapters sent delegates to the Northeast Regional W orkshop at W artburg College in W’averly, and in the Spring, delegates were sent to the workshop at the Northern Iowa .Area Community College in Mason City. In February, eight Lorasmen, with Mr. Michels, attended the S.I.S.E.A. State Convention in Des Moines. The State Convention passed reso¬ lutions in favor of lowering the voting age to IS, improved conditions for beginning teachers, and free political expression for teachers. “Delightful task! to rear the tender thought. To teach the ' oung idea how to shoot.” Thompson Otie Diore crack like that and you might get a crack in the mouth, . . Joint liosean finds that being a student tea( ' her is not as easy as it looks. . . . front left to ridil: jint (y eil, John Puffy. I ' ottt Sisco. Dcttttis Kazalas, Attdy lloffntan. ( lent ( ttrrtttts. Moderator. iJmer Mit ' hcls Pan rUts, attd Donald Sirc ' if. JUDO CLUB Weight Lifting Club Tlie Loras College Judo Club was formed a few years back for those students obviously interested in Judo. The purpose of the Club is to transform 90 pound weaklings into 90 pounds human dynamos, through the Oriental art of Ju-juitsu. The Loras Club, which is affiliated with the Tri-State Judo Club, has approxi¬ mate!) ' fifteen active members of all degrees, who work out twice a week at the Unixersity of Dubuque. ’Moderator Rev. Most doesnt plan to let the boys get ahead of hhn. This x ear Loras College saw the emergence of manx xvell muscled young Herculians around the campus. These strong men are members of the Loras Weight¬ lifting Club, a nexv group on campus dedicated to the dex ' elopment of their bodies and minds (in that order?) through strenous physical exercise, xx hich xx eightlifting is, indeed. The members, xxorking individually, must folloxv their consciences (or their sore muscles) as far as their indix ' idual progression is concerned, with per¬ sonal records being turned into the Club’s officers. Tlie Club hopes, after their second ye ar of existence, to expand and receix e moral, physical, and financial sup¬ port around the campus. A group xvith such fine ideals deserxes the support of an actix e student body, xx hich it hopes to gain in the future. The club xx ' as inxolved in xarious Judo meets during the year, not as a separate group, but as a member of the Tri-State Judo Academy. Tlie members competed individually, under the clubs sanction. The members, perlorming as a xvhole gax ' e xarious demonstrations throughout the year to such groups as the local Boy Scouts and thus performed many valuable serxices to the C ' ommimity and to the local doctors. 125 LORIAN If one word could be used to describe the work of the 1968-69 LORIAN, that word would be “dynamic.” Under the editorship of Allen Frantzen and his associates John Daresh, Bob Freund and Wayne Weiler, tlie LORIAN took concrete steps toward increasing campus awareness. The first step was to begin a news “Supplement” published every week tliat the full-sized LORIAN was not seen. Tlie Supplement contained brief news articles and a weekly calendar that provided timeliness to the campus newspaper. The LORIAN also experimented with publishing a full-sized newspaper on a weekly basis when it gave Lorasmen two consecutive issues in February. Striving to improve news service on the three Du¬ buque college campuses, the LORIAN became a mem¬ Policij clermons are sanctioned htj the entire Editorial Board. Pictured are moderator Er. Reilly, Editor Erantzen, and Assoc iate Editors Weiler, Erennd, and Daresh. John Daresh discovers that one Associate Editors main duties is to. ber of the Tri-College Press Association with the Clarke College “Courier” and the University of Dubuque s “Cue.” The aim of this organization was to promote a news network for the heightened awareness of students at all three schools. The newspaper was honored by being judge an “All American Newspaper,” the highest rating o tie Associated Collegiate Press organization from t le University of Minne.sota. With over twenty staff writers, the LORIAN wi looking for a chance to prove its dynamic character again next year. IN MEMORIAM PURGOLD The somewhat motley-looking group pictured above is responsible for this travest)’ knowm as the 1969 Purgohl. The staff this year numbered approximately 25, allowing for a number of desertions in the face of enemy fire. These quislings were severly dealt with by the remaining members of the staff. The Purgohl this year, in case the reader has not as yet noticed, aimed at a somewhat less reverent and perhaps more authentic picture of the Loras community. This accounts for the abnormally large number of moronic-looking faces pictured above. At any event, the photograph on tliis page appears as a guideline for reprisals directed against the yearbook staff. If the reader feels like punching someone, here they are. It must be made clear, however, that the co-editors are ultimately responsible for the content of the book. It will also be noted that these same co-editors are not pictured here for reasons of personal security. “By thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Matthew; 12, 37 127 ■- I ' ■ ••4 • • . V • ' ...VI •. : � f , •. f . tr- o i .1 • . -■■■: ■■ . ■ ' ■ f % t ' V- : 5 • ' V- r - ’T ., ■ ■ mi ‘ ,’-r. V ' � � i ' . ?V«� r ■ • ■,i ' V ir • ' l£l3SS :irc%fi.i ' VT ' . 4. -2S -j. .. - ' - ■• , :� .■� -5 . ■::J i ■ --rV ' ■ vr -■ • - --- —- -- .-• ' l.- ' ;.: ' ■ ■ r.- ' .’- ' .:■■ : ■:v. SMHi S !i e SS5jfeS£g 1‘i - irr ' ’:. V ■ - • r f- S3 ' •: ' . ‘■■■ ' - ' • ' . ' V4rX. . -- ■‘ w : 1- ;•� ., V ' - , .• ' ’ ' .. ' V ' ‘ ' 4 . V • V. ' ' ' • • PT V ' ’ . . X-J!! 3? ,- ' •n� � nJi jT •- r. pjjjf ' T ' t --caaf ’. - • V ■:y ■ • V • • ' ’•v ' . ' ‘v . i.; • - J i ' V ' .• ' •3M r ' ' y;--: .•• - ,-. - ' .; ,■• . ■. ' •;: • 3 • X- • ■ ■■- ■■ ■ ■ ■.■ ••Co - r;TU- k. V ' � what do you mean basket uieaving is closed ... REGISTRATION The seniors, juniors, and sophomores, after tlieir first big night back in Dubuque, resumed their academic careers on Monday, September 16th. As the returning students waited in the Whalert Memorial Library, they renewed acquaintances with old comrades and talked about their first visit to Clarke this year, where the Clarkeites had been waiting somewhat patiently for two weeks for their return. As the students walked from table to table in the library, attempting to register, they practiced their various premeditated excuses as to why they couldn ' t take that chemistry lab. at eight in the morning, or tliat Stat. section at four in the afternoon. The bewildered freshmen registered the following day and for the first time in their tender young lives had to contend with course conflicts, closed sections, and filled courses. At the end of registration the last obstacle to hurdle was the ID picture. When this was completed the stu¬ dent was for the first, second, third, fourth, or even fifth time a genuine Duhawk. 129 “The formal opening of the 1968 ' 69 school year begins at Loras College this morning ...” OPENING MASS The warmth of the sun on the morning of Sept. 20th was significant of the thought and activity that took place in ati ity churcli . . . Opening day mass is sig¬ nificant for it draws all Loras students together for the first time each year to join in the unity of praising God. It also marks to formal opening of the Loras school year . Nearly 1500 students attended the mass, which was concelebrated by nearly twenW priests. Off to one side the schola lead the students in song. It gave a tremen¬ dous impression to the students, new and old alike. The newness and the vastness of the Nativity church made each person feel somewhat insignificant, finding that the only things that gave him moral support were the two things that were to give him moral support all year long . . . C,od and his fellow student. Msgr. Driscoll gave the opening day homily to the fairly attentive congregation, re-emphasizing his mes¬ sage of one year before . . . “Enter to Learn, and Learn to Serve.’’ 1 mi igZSA - pr «� . JI0V1 I imr ‘This morning we ask God that we, students and teacliers together in this liturgy, may be open enough and intelligent enough to enter the worlds of reason and of faith, in the particularity of the 1968 Loras campus.” Msgr. Driscoll’s Opening Day Homily True to last t ear s tradition, the Opening Mass teas celebrated with guitars and banjos accompanying hun- rfrnrlo M StudcntS. 131 Loras gets the Royal Treatments f rom . THE DUKES OF DIXIELAND Tht‘ 1968-69 concert series was kicked ott with the Dukes of Dixieland on September 24tli. The smartly dressed sexte-t brought alive the ever-popular brand of biass and beat reminiscent of a bygone era of original Dixieland bands. The Dukes, uiuier the leadership of Frank Assunto is one of the most i)opular groups in the field. Dixieland, now considered schmaltz in light of such lorins as rock, folk-rock, acid-rock and sotd, was demon- straled by poor attendance to a very fine concc ' it. Th( ja , .(’(l-up variations ol American- classic- songs surpassed th(‘ (|iiality ol iuau previous concert seasons. It was a very enjoyable was to spend a leisurely evening. Shades of Soupy Sales ,. . KAMPUS KARNIVAL 1968 134 The clamor of hammers, the ripping grind of saws, and the rumbling voices of industrious workers trans¬ formed the upper gym, 14 CB, and surrounding grounds into the fascinating world of the Kampus Karni al. On October 12th, a warm autumn da) ' , the noon to midnight festi 4ties drew a bustling crowd of fun seekers w4io found the activities had taken on a new ' light in some instances. KLOR set up a temporary studio for “dime dedica¬ tions” from the oldies file, w ' hile the sophomores helped many relieve their frustrations through a booth that al- low ed w ater balloons to be thrown at human targets. New er attractions included the raffling of a 1939 Chev¬ rolet by the Student Senate, and for those w ho wished to e.xhibit great feats of strengtli, a maul w ' as available to demolish an old car. The seniors presentc ' d a mud slide in w4iich Clarke girls participated, untortunately a few ' of the players found they were muddy also. Regular features of the Karnixal were provided such as the pie throw, jail, and dunking bootli. The traditional mixer usliered tlie day of fun to a close, how ex er the Karnix al s stimulus continued through¬ out the school year in that the procc‘eds xx ' ere used to support campus clubs in their year ' s actix ities. CFilfiPU5 K W K Zjs VJ _ M JKf4 i 1 1 ‘vBP The first Haircut came on ♦ ♦ ♦ PARENT’S DAY The annual Loras Parent’s Day was conducted on Sunday, October 20th, with over 1200 parents, friends, and girl friends participating in the day’s traditional activities. A concelebrated High Mass was offered in the Loras fieldhouse with President Msgr. Justin A. Driscoll delivering the homily. A buffet luncheon for Lorasmen and their parents was served in the dining hall after the Mass. The after¬ noon’s activities included a meeting of the Loras Parent’s Club, showings in the Heitkamp Planetarium, a river boat excursion on the Mississippi showing historical points of Dubuqueland, and excursions through the rooms in the dorms to show how neatly everything could be crammed into a small closet, without being seen. An informal reception was held in the library to enable parents to meet faculty and administration mem¬ bers. Students were then left alone again with goodies that Mom had brought until Thanksgiving time rolled around. Weve noticed ijour son has picked up tl,ood P habits since he came to Loras. mt We try to the students interested about everythinfi ■ ■ . espeeially soul musie . ■ ■ 1 wBm AlU iiii iiiMi ! 1 r Are you sure ire need to purchase ID cards? ‘Cliildrcn l)c ' iii l)y loviny; thoir parents; as they older they jii(lfj;e them; sometinu ' s they loijii ' e t lein. Oscar Wilde ♦ ♦ ♦ He Tells It Like It Is l PIERRE SALINGER SPEAKS ON ROBERT KENNEDY’S RUTHLESSNESS: r? ! sure that Mr. Iloffa, Gov. Banwtty and Gov. Wallace considered Robert Kennedy ruthless. ON ROBERT KENNEDY: lie had an inner strength and toughness to deal with domestic and foreign problems and a great idealism. great moral courage ON THE 1968 ELECTION YEAR: It was left to the Democratic Party to stimulate the debate during the past election year. It was here that candidates took up stands and led discussions on the serious issues facing America . . . compared to the rather sorry performance of the opposition party. ON THE FUTURE: If, in 1972, Edward Kennedy proves to be the best political leader, I hope he runs for president. I think thafs how we should judge it; not whether he ' s a Kennedy but whether he is the best man around to lead the country at that time. Clarke Qablcj where are you when we need you ?. . ♦ FALL SOIREE “Gone With the Wind A touch of the Old South pervaded in the fieldhouse on October 26th for “Gone With the Wind,” this year’s Fall Soiree. Gracefully clad in velvet, lace and other fineries, the couples glided past wTought iron chairs, moss covered trees and stately pillars. The Fall Soiree, a combined Loras Fall Ball and Clarke Sophomore Soiree was one of highlights of the Dubuque Gollegiate Council’s Tri-College Weekend. Music was provided from 8:.30 to 12:.30 by the “Deans of Swing,” a group from Northern fllinois University. The evening’s climax came with the presentation of the queen for the Soiree, Miss Kathy Krolick, a Clarke Sophomore escorted by John Daresh, a Loras Senior. Attending Miss Krolick were: Mi.ss Lavon Boehm, Miss Jayne Ann Null, and Miss Ann Vogt. Prclttj Queen Kath, Kroliek makes an excellent Scarlet O’Hara. unci (X good time wcis held by .. . well, cilmost ei’eryone. 138 Wow! A Double Feature TRI-COLLEGE CONCERT On OctohcT 27lli ihc sliidcMils of Cdarkc, Loras, and (Ik Unix cTsity of nnhiKjiu wc ' ro (r( alc d lo a free concert in conjunction with Tri-College W eekend. The Happen¬ ings and Hie Mitchell IVio playc‘d to a near capacity crowd at Senior High g ‘in. The Mitchell Trio—Den c r, Boise and (ohnson, as- sistc‘d on guitar and banjo hy Paul Prestopino—opened tin first half of the concert. I1u ir material consisted of cont( inporar ' and topical folk songs. As with most folk material, their songs wen concerned with the basic questions of human existence. The Happenings rounded the concert on a lighter note with ' er - entertaining rock music, including their hits, “Mammy and “I (ait Hhythm’ The Uoppenin lean into their irork . . . A gracious lady comes to visit. . . Ik ' h a hrautiful Iddij .sj)ral .s, dVdnjoiK ' listens. JOAN KENNEDY Mrs. Joan Kennedy, lovely wife of Massachusetts Senator and majority Whip Edward Kennedy came to Loras on October 2(S to speak to a rall ' on behalf of the candidacy of U.S. Representati e John C. Culver. Culver, a former Kennedy Congressional aide, was seeking re-election to his house seat. Mrs. Kennedy was thoroughly charming as she told of the Kennedy family’s long association with Loras and with representative Culver. Her efforts were not in ain, for Culver won re-election handily. 140 The Return of the Unicorn ... The Saturday e ' ening of Homecoming weekend at Loras, No ' ember 2, 1968, was truly a great night for the Irish. Ireland’s ambassadors of good will at large, the ir¬ repressible Irish Rovers, descended upon the Loras campus like tourists upon the Emerald Isle itself. Tlie fieldhouse was packed tighter than a pub on a Saturday night, as the Rovers proceeded to envelope the audience in a gay, frolicking blend of ballad and blarney. Theii concert had all the best qualities of a good Irish wake without the corpse. The Irish Rovers are decidedly a unique musical group. Coming from the North of Ireland, they consist of two brothers, a cousin, and a close friend- all dedicated to spreading the story and spirit of Ireland via their most entertaining music. They began their ca¬ reer in Canada, followed the rainbow to California, and found the pot of gold there in such places as the Purple Onion in San Francisco. It was only a matter of time after that that such best-selling songs as ‘The Unicorn” and “Whiskey on a Sunday” deservedly catapulted them to national fame. The presence of the Irish Ro ' ers played no small part in making the Loras Homecoming the fine success it was. The IRISH ROVERS 1 Mm 1 t If i 1 n 1 ■ (f Nou’ u ' ko u ' cxs it that said there were 2 sides to everything . . . 141 SNEAK PREVUE Black Light Quartet Ed tx Rog Th(‘ C;i ' e or Take a Few 1 h(‘ Hemloc k Singers Jack iemct fJoiiK ' dians: Ciliij) Hardc ' r. Cast 006 Tcxms Rudy Xaert and Cl iris Carl Siehen and Moore T ake Five-Happening ’6(S Comedy: Dan McClowry Andy Batorski, Steve C ' cjnti, Dan Molidor. Pliillis Dunford. Mary Beth Hayes, Dick Lowery, McCJowry, John Man o, Bill Mautino. Jeanne C;l(‘n Rille. Mar KaU ILley. For the fiftec ' iith year, thc‘ Lambda KappJ Chaptei of Alpha Phi Omega present(‘d its Sneak Prevue of the eai s talcmt. I hc show w ' as dir( c‘tc‘d by Chuck Lamp- hc‘ar and producc ' d by Jim Dite and Ray Erpelding. Comedy was supplied by i:)an McClowry and friends. Something new and different was pr( sented by a group callc‘d the Black Light Quartet when they offered a (hum solo featuring ( otic lighting. The ' music of Ed tx Rog took an intc i’c sting n( w turn w’ith the ' addition of Peter Kelly’s bass. Mar ' hdlen Xester ' s well knowm oic( l( ' d the lake k’i ( Ha|)p(‘ning iu se ' e ial bc ' au- tilully arrang(‘d numb( rs. The show close d with the e ntiie cast on stage singing the title se ng, Se)me Sunny Day”. T ir liual produe t was a salute to the ing( nuity and hai ' el work lor whieb this organi at ion has be ee)me ' famous. 142 The Fifteenth Annual APO SNEAK PREVUE Saturday and Sunday NOV. 9th and 10th 8:00 p. m. LORAS COLLEGE AUDITORIUM Adm. $1.50 per person jfc-1 1 “And this is the Planetarium )) COLLEGE DAY The annua] Loras College Day was held on Satur¬ day, Deceinl)er 7 this year. The day has been designed to help prospective Freshmen see the campus to find out what life at Loras is like. The days activities included guided tours around campus and xarious meetings to inform the prospective students of the academic rec|uirements, dormatory life and programs of study. The wide range and large number of students foie- shadowed a nc w Lorasman, a person from diN ' cise aieas and e.xpcriences to put a new life into the college. O , hi iruf s. W r jusl thoK hi u r ' d droj) hi and shoic thr rooms lo soma of iha frllas. ' nre n r havr food like this evcvij ddlJ. I i 1 The hills are alive The triiclitioniil Chiistinas Concert was presented ( Oeceinbei- 15 this year featuring the eoinbined talents li e Loras College Symphonic W ind Ensemble and tl r ' larke-Loras Singeis. The concert was a mixture lissical selections and traditional Christmas favorite ‘ The Processional March from Richard W agne The Processional March from Richard W a ..Hie Meistersinger” began the first half of the progr Rich hiter highlighted by a W alter Schumann f mk Erickson arrangement entitled “Variations or Folksong”. The latter was a series of different musi f ,ns as applied to one tune. The ensemble under direction of Leo Dixon, Conductor, concluded the pro¬ gram with Sousa’s famous “Washington Post March.” Featured in the second half of the concert were the Clarke-Loras Singers under the leadership of Mr. John Lease. The singers de oted their talents to filling the fieldhouse with the spirit of the season as they presented the sounds of Christmas. Included in their selections were Priesing’s “Now is the Caroling Season” and R. Vaughn W illiams O Little Town . The concert provided a liveK- holiday tone to the normally drab fieldhouse which also acts as the Loras cultural center. l-D The Loras Players Prove “All You Need Is . . “LUV” The Loras Players opened their sixtieth season with Murry Schisgal’s comedy Luv. The play, directed by Mr. Robert Dadidshoffer, was his first production on the Loras stage with the retirement of Rev K. G. Schroeder from his directing position last spring. Tlie play was con¬ cerned with the amourous antics of a love triangle be¬ tween Keith Walters, Daniel Grotty, and Nancy Frank- enburg, who presented the pleasures, perils, frustrations, and frivolity of love. The plays success was due mainly to the facial antics of the principal actor Keith Walters. Tlie set was ingeniously designed and created by James Ponzo, and proved to be versatile and simple, while James Dyer aided the set with unique lighting techniques. 14b ♦ ♦ ♦ The Bees Qet Stung LORAS vs. ST. AMBROSE Perhaps one of tlie most successful acti ities of the year was the first St. Ambrose game. This event provided fun, e.xcitement, thrills, chills, and a few drunken fans, not to mention the general carnival atmosphere to the Loras campus. WTien the game did finally start, the fans settled back into an uproarious frenzy of cheers and sneers which accompanies all Loras and St. Ambrose games. Early in the first half when Loras pulled away with the lead due to consistent shooting of Tommy Jackson and Pat Lillis, the Senior High gym went up for grabs. It makes one wonder wh ' we can’t have more games of this calibre; that are capable of bringing out the frenzied support of so many fans. We, the sports staff, feel that this game has been an insight into what .to expect from the Loras team in the coming year. Watch out Bees. “You Mean This is the Fieldhouse?” SWEETHEART BALL 1 m C 9 ■i|L J I On February 8, the Duhawks gathered with their special girls to swing to the music of the Paul Hemmer Orchestra. The occasion was the annual Sweetheart Ball sponsored by the Delta Sigma fraternity. This year’s ball was held, as always, in Dubuque’s answer to the Aragon Ballroom . . . The Loras Pit. But very few of the people in attendance were aware of the unlikely surround¬ ings; soft music, shaded lighting, and a false ceiling of crepe ser ' ed to transform the gym into a delightful Winterlude. 14t) And all that Jazz • • DON SHIRLEY On February 9, the Loras Community was treated to a program featuring the talents of one of tlie most original ensembles in the world of music. The Don Shirley Trio played to only a half-full fieldhouse, but by the end of the e ening the fieldhouse was entirely full of entliusiasm. Shirley’s showmanship eame through more strongly in the seeond half of the show as he started to act as his own printed program. The man combined bis smooth in¬ troductions with a masterly piano style and ran the gamut of musical genres. At times nearly classical; at times very contemporary; the entertainment never ceased. His music can only be described as original and never lacking in ariet - or indi idual c.xpression. As much a showman off the stage as on, Mr. Shirley revealed an educated and sensitive personality in his chats with sexeral Loras students. His iew.s ranged from outright criticism of our present educational system and Its lack ol personal attention to opinions concerning die s ioitcomings of organized religion. Shirley the musician showed himself to be also a scholar and gentleman, in lat pro ed to be an entertaining and educational evening. ■at) rmer s success is measur by his ability to relate to his audience I mLv i,xBS SnSi Sons of the Auld Sod Win Again! ST. PATRICK’S DAY AUCTION mm Much to tlic cli.sgust of the Loras Ccriiians, tlie bold flag ol Ireland llew o er the campus on March 1 th, St. Patrick’s Day. IIowe er lire Irish paid the dear price of $120. for the privilege, as the Germans were able to muster only $90 towards topping the Irish at the Chiis- tian .Student Mission Crusade’s annual St. Patty’s Day auction. Exerything from homemade cookies, paintings, table lamps, sweaters, books, to a day of boating were auc¬ tioned oil thanks to tlu“ donations of faculty incmbeis and Dubiupie business men, while Clarke girls were auctioned off as slaves. The auction brought in over $600 which will be used to aid various missions botli abroad and here iu die United States. Ji n The Pole ' Ileiva uses his charm to fleece the crowd . . . ul maybe for reasons other than the German cause. John TuUeij finds that being Irish . . . has its drawbacks! “Yes Sir, My Friends, We Qot Trouble .. ROCK MY SOUL ’69 The Class of 1969 claims the credit for having originated the Rock My Soul tradition here at Loras. Each year for the last four, amateur student talent was gath¬ ered into a variety styled presentation with the hope of providing some enjoyment for the audi¬ ence. The shows have never been technically perfect and the talent often lacked the professional flavor demanded by some people, but those who criticized the lack of polish forgot one vital point—the audience loved the shows and always came back for more. Tlie reason for this consistent patronization was simply the fact that the performers were our friends and classmates trying their best to please us—and we knew it. This year s Rock My Soul was received with great enthusiasm. A thread of serious social commentary was woven into a generally comical show, providing just the right amount of contrast. High points in the show were Dan McClowry’s hi¬ larious opening, Trouble at Loras”, the highly perfected musical presentations of the “Troubled Bubble”, and the antics of Andy Batorski and his crew. Clarke’s major contributions to the show received tremendous support as five senior Clarkies revealed their true feelings concerning Loras men. The group was the “Clarke Stub- borns and their song told of the girls’ taking advantage of the innocent and naive Duhawks. The show closed with a salute to Mickey Mouse, we weren t really sure how he got in there, but the audience showed their appreciation with a long and sincere ovation. ‘ Clarkie Stubborn 2 plus 1 Samba The Eminent Shade The 006 Teens J %«uc v ' ri f %,-vv i I I i 1 1 •‘Xi- J ' ivy m 1 w 3 ■ ft ♦ ♦ ♦ The Profs Show Off FACULTY ART EXHIBIT Visitors to Wahlert Memorial Library had a special treat in store for them the week of March 16-22 as the art professors at Loras displayed their works in the main foyer. Prominent among the works displayed were several water colors done by department chairman Fr. Edward Sullivan. Most of the water colors were rural scenes. Fr. Sullivan is an acknowledged master and has been praised by a number of nationally-known art critics. Prof James McDermott displayed a variety of works, including several pencil and pen and ink drawings along with an outstanding acrylic. Professor Lyness added the finishing touches to the show with his metal sculptures. The exhibit was well attended and the works on display merited many an expression of admiration from the art- loving Duhawks. The water color at left is by Fr. Edward Sullivan. The metal sculptures on this page are by A r. James Lyness. 15B “Take That, You Student Radicals .. Student Senate vs. Faculty Basketball Well, at least there teas plenty of action. Ab r.ve Burkhart goes for two. Wonder icho the ref is for? Mike Keeney, Dave Brosch, and Dr. Auge seem to he waiting for something. While Loras Day ’69 produced majority support for school nurse) team jogged about the fieldhouse as it they th(‘ Student Senate, their luck held only until the annual had just completed a 10-mile fitness run. Faculty vs. Senate Basketball Chime. Tlie profs closed High faculty point chas(u s included: Jerry Cupal at the encounter with a 39-36 victory. 17; Jim Lyness, 6; and Bill Meyers, 5. Nurse Burkhart Muscle tone and endurance were evident by their produced a technical fonl for her side early in the abs(‘ncc‘. Senate coach Mike N(‘as( kept his 15-man sec ' ond half. team running by constant substitution with young fresh Mikc ' Soukup lead the Senate scoring w ith 14; Dan blood of the senators and officers. Chotty, 5; Pat I hilu y, 5; and joe Bell, 4. At the op])osite end ol the bench, th(‘ laculty, Si t(‘en-minnt( halves with an ( ' er continuing cl(K ' k “chair(‘d’ by Loras Begistrar Cierald B. Noonan, c ' ontinu- and linal score confusions producc ' d a short game which alb argued with rels while the six-man (live man—one e (‘n the Duhawks would be hard prc ' ssed to rc’producc. 158 ♦ ♦ ♦ It Boiled Down to Alpha Phi’s EGG EATING CONTEST . . and the new champion is Big Frank, Huma n Garbage Truck Mazzo Rummy, Rancak.” The final an¬ nouncement echoed throughout 14CB amongst the cheers of about 300 onlookers. Big Frank was declared the champion of Alpha Phi Omega ' s 2nd Annual Egg Eating Contest. Egged on to victory by a large number of backers, H.G.T.M.R. out ate five other contestants among whom was the defending champion, Andrew (Bearcat) Batorski. Andy won last year’s contest by downing 34 eggs and although he lost the crown, he still holds the record. At the end of regulation time the defending champion of the eggheads and Big Frank had both con¬ sumed 32 hard boiled eggs. Just as the overtime sudden death elimination was about to begin, the tie was broken and the champion crowned as Bearcat suddenly left the stage unsuccessfully fighting back stomach convulsions. iVo realizing his ijjij)en(lin (loom, last years champ chats icith one of the li ht-wei ht contenaers. ? is your proud Champ showing how it is done, while he right a contender must loosen his belt to keep in race. Junior Frank Rancak is awarded the championship by default. However it was the challenger who knew the importance of keeping an even keel with the champion. 159 •-1 • v.; ' r- ; ■ ? yj r ' 4i (, •’■ . � . ■ . .« • ' - • jr w s ' |� ., .. ' . UV� l : ’ _ ■- ' .JC •.•’ ,v -■- ' ■• .•-• , • � • • ' , . - . - ' � . . - ' ’ ' ' : ' r -C • ■ -- . ' • ' ■ ' . ' - - c a- ' : ” ' - ■ . ' - . ■■■. - •v; -T ' -V • ' ;••■• ‘ • ■ ' .. - 7 - ' ' ' V • l, I f ' ' ■ ’■ ' .•■ ' • ■■ CHEERLEADERS Tlir Chccrlcddcrs for the season teere (I. to r.) front rote: Marij Pat C ' .enoar. Joanna MeGnirk: seated: jane Mei ers. Kathy Kersteii: stioidin : Sinnon (hamlet. 161 BASKETBALL Ottr ( ' utUusidstu (ihnntins at thr ( ' Uunu o Invitafional proves hr still has iIk ' old Dithdu l spirit. 1 lie first St. Ambrose game seemed to be the turning point for the 1968-69 Duhawk Ixisketball team. After a rousing 30 point victory, tlie Duhawks fell flat on their taces in the second halt ol the season. The ball seemed to bounce the wrong way for the Loras cagers as they tell to a 2-11 record after the Christmas break. The team opened the .season with a close victory oxer Plattex ille and continued to play consistently fine basketball beating such consistant powers as Augustana, Briar CJitt, and St. 3 homas. The Duhawks continued their winning ways with a second place finish in the Chicago Inx’itational Tournament, losing a disputed heartbrc ' akcr to Lane 5- 2. The T ' ournament gax ' e a lot of old Loras grads a chance to sc ' c their tc ' ain and suppli( d the pr( s(‘nt studc nt bocK ' with a new ' chc ei. So all was not lost. 162 ! 1 The l uhawks continued their winning ways with tliree post-Christinas wins, including their formidable massacre of St. Aml)rose, which earned us the coveted Victory Bell. Alter this game however, it seemed to he all dow’nhill as the Duhaw ' ks could only manage tw o wins out of their remaining thirteen games. But these contests were not without their excitement. Mio could e ’er forget the Loras-U. of Dubiuiue game, which is fast becoming a blood rix alry that is even o ' ershadowing the St. Ambrose game? Mio can e er forget the tremendous come-from-behind xictory over Lewis? These can hardly be forgotten. They made the season worthwhile. Continuing their losing ways, the Duhawks dropped close contests to Lewis, Quincy, U. of Dubuque, Western Illinois, St. Ambrose (we lost the Bell) and St. Norberfs, most of which were conference games. As was mentioned, most of these games were close contests, with the Du¬ hawks in them all the way, just falling short of victory. The Dahawk cagers were not bad, but the breaks were. Loras 76 65 75 92 52 87 76 77 88 70 72 101 90 96 73 71 69 73 55 77 71 94 75 77 89 70 87 GAME SCORES Platteville St. Marys Upper Iowa Augustana Winona State I.I.T. Briar Cliff U. of S. Dakota Clark Lewis Lane St. Thomas I.I.T. ' ’St. Ambro.se ® Lewis ' ’Quincy Central Luther 7 rtburg U. of Dubuque ' ’Quincy ' ’ Lewis ' ’St. Xorbert W’estern Ill. Augustana ' ’St. .Ambrose ' St. Xorbert I K Packed into the Pit, fans cheered the Duhawk cagers on, and on, until it teas over. It always seems interesting to a casual reader to see the season s highlights included in a report. Tradition must not be broken, so without further ado, they will be enumerated: the first St. Ambrose game, the U. of Dubucjue game, the Lewis game, the Christmas tourna¬ ment, Tommy Jackson ' s 1000th point. Tommy Jackson night, the play of Steve Coughlin, John Buri and Dan Breitcbback in the backcourt, the hot hand of Al Gri- vetti when we needed it most, the search for a consist¬ ent center, and the mox ing of a considerable number of games to Senior High School. All in all, it w as a .season packed with highlights. Al the Loras-St. Ambrose iiattie some of the fatis u ere bored u iih the runau (u by J.oras. When the irls left at C ' hristnias, substitute cheerleadets from Loras filled in for the ames. The 1968-1969 Loras haskethall season, although not outstanding in the won-loss totals, proved to be not quite as unsneeessinl as il secaned. Underelassineu pla ed well and gained inueh experience. Tommy Jackson and Pat Lillis, both all-conlerenc-e picks, pla ed consistently Ihie basketball, averaging 20.6 and 18.1 points per game respect ivc ' ly. 1 lojc ' Cting to next season, the Duhawks, with the •same team as this year, could go (,uite a long way if they wanted to. Losing only (me man. the i:)uhawks may hold the npjier hand in their conlerenci ' and pcrha]).s in the state ' ol Iowa. Ma l)e il the l)oy.s taki- it a little easier on St. Ambro.se iK ' xt year, Ciod will K ' t us win a lew more games. 164 Individual Player Statistics Won 11 — Lost 16 Midlands Conf. 2-6 PLAYER G PGM FGA PCT. FTM FTA PCT. REB TP AVG Jackson . . 27 229 497 46.1 99 146 67.8 376 557 20.6 Lillis . . 27 195 434 44.7 98 131 74.8 176 488 IS.l Hanig . . 27 80 162 49.4 30 50 60.0 143 190 7.1 Breitbach . . 26 55 128 42.9 46 74 62.2 88 156 6.0 Pescitelli . . 27 57 118 48.3 31 45 68.8 99 145 5.4 Coughlin. . 23 107 274 39.1 41 53 77.4 42 255 11.1 Carter . . 25 35 107 32.7 24 43 55.8 53 94 3.8 Buri . . 26 39 97 40.2 21 28 75.0 42 99 3.8 Alston . . 21 15 29 51.7 6 17 35.3 16 36 1.7 Shinkunas . . 21 14 30 46.6 15 28 53.6 40 43 2.04 Grivetti . . 11 11 24 45.8 9 12 75.0 21 31 2.8 Helling . . 2 1 2 50. 2 2 100.0 2 4 2.0 TEAM TOTALS .... . 27 838 1904 44.1 422 629 67.1 1264 2098 77.7 OPPONENTS . . 27 819 1877 43.6 468 686 68.2 1285 2106 78.0 fLisj J 1 i m 1( S il fui 1 The Loras Basketball team for the 1968-69 season was: (front, 1. to r.) T. Jackson, B. Pescitelli, S. Hanig, P. Lillis, D. Shinkiinas, A. Grivetti. Back, R. Carter, S. Coughlin, J. Alston, D. Breitbach, J. Buri, V. Helling. 165 CROSS COUNTRY Front row (1. to r.) Kevin Butler, Pat Meehan, Grep, Boclden, Joe Voss, Will Chatham, and Bob Piercij. Second McEneaneij, Don Merrick, Joe Piane, Pat Guccione, Steve Vippiano, Dermot Hunt, lAike Teskoetter, Boh Bur ' Coach Dan McClimon. With a new coach and some outstanding runners, tlic 196 S Loras cross-country team chalked up finest seasons in recent years. All the pieces that were n( eded for a wcW balanced and dependable s(iuac s to fit together. The new head coach, Dan McClimon, who runs his boys hard, expect(‘d a lot from expectations certainly were fulfilled. The harriers were led consistently by junior stalwart lim McEnearney irk fer student Will Chatham who coach McClimon brought with him. Tlu Duhawk thinclads compiled a T-O-w in dual meets, a team trophy in the L(‘S Duke Invitational, a NAIA Regional Champion.ship, and a Ifitl place ui in the NAIA National Championship. Not bad. Idom Of course, no report would be complete without iiumtioning the nuMi who, lik(‘ lineuKUi in footbalh get r( cognition, but upon who’s ellorts th(‘ fate of the team rc ' sts. M( n lik(‘ co-c aptains Pat Mc ' ehan and Joe 1 iauc Piercy, Steve Viggiano, Don Merrick, and (ueg Rodd(‘n eomplimc ' utc ' d the t(‘am ' s front runners ( ffeetivelv termined tlic outc ome of many mc c ts. Few ]M ople actually reali c the importance of the se runners to the a team, or how much of a team effort cross-country really is. . nd so, with the loss of only thre‘e me n ( Piere , • and Piane) Duhawk cross-country fans e an look forward to a most succe‘sslul season ne t year. Ibb Sept. 28, 1968 Loras College 28 Uni ' ersitv of Northern Iowa 28 i I I 1 i f ft I It is necessary for the coach to get on the team ' s back occasionally. . .. u ' orkotit . Oct. 5, 1968 1st—Les Duke Invitations Oct. 10, 1968 2nd—Grinnell Freshmen Invitational Oct. 12, 1968 Loras College 21 Marquette University 38 Loras College 20 Miitewater State University 37 Oct. 19, 1968 Loras College 28 Luther College 28 Loras College 22 Mieaton College 34 Oct. 23, 1968 Loras College 22 W artburg College 33 Loras College 15 4nona State College 49 Nov. 2, 1968 1st—N.A.I.A. District Meet Nov. 16, 1968 12th—Central Collegiate Championship Nov. 23, 1968 16th-N.A.I.A. National Meet There ' s a girl over there with what onP 167 WRESTLING 4 Name Rec. Downs Rev. Esc. Pins Pts, Anderegg, T. 4 12 6 7 8 2 16 Damos, C. . 2 4 1 2 4 0 0 8 Funderburk, T. . 2 5 4 1 13 0 6 Greenup, D. 4 11 8 5 11 2 16 Huerter, B. . 15 2 1 19 12 7 2 51 Kelly, S. 5 5 10 4 7 0 15 Meintzer, P. 15 2 30 11 7 7 59 Mullin, E. 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 Kane, T. . 2 3 1 5 2 1 2 8 Reardon, T. 12 6 13 2 12 4 44 Schak, D. 3 12 1 4 3 1 11 Struble, J. 4 10 3 5 9 1 14 Loras . 103 60 78 19 Opponents . 82 75 77 19 168 The 1968-69 Wrestling team was: (1. to r.) front row, E. Mullin, C. Damos, P. Mientzer, S. Kelly, J, Struble, D. Schak, Back, Coach Flannagan, D, Greenup, T. Reardon, B. Huerter, T. Anderegg, T. Funderburk, T. Kane, J. Ludwick, R. ErpUding. This year had to be called the year of rebuilding for the Duhawk grapplers. After a fine season in 67-68, the Loras wrestlers entered a transitional year with a few returning lettermen, and a large number of promis¬ ing underclassmen carrying the ball or whatever wrestlers call it. Leading the matmen with speed, agility and strength was Paul Meintzer. His personal record of 15-2 earned him the Most Valuable Wrestler Award. Bill Huerter, a junior, had a record of 15-2-1, which was the best record for the team. Both have been phenomenal in their past years at Loras and will return to please the crowds in the 69-70 season. This year, both Huerter and Meintzer went to the X.A.I.A. finals in Omaha, Nebraska, where Meintzer finished 7th out of forty. With only one man being lost through graduation (Steve Kelly by name) the continued excellence of Huer¬ ter and Meintzer, plus the blossoming of freshmen like Tony Reardon, the Grapplers can look forward to one of their best seasons in the coming year. Coach Flannigan, and Bill Huerter attempt to help a team member with his match, but to no avail at that moment. 169 L BASEBALL The TJfifJ Loras Cotlef ' e Baseball Team 170 Stickmg your tongue out at it wont help, Yogi. Coach Smarjesse explains a fielding problem to Mike Runde . . . then watches to see hoic well he has learned. Well, it doesnt explode when we hit a home run, but . . . 1969 VARSITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE Number of Opponent Games March 29 Wartburg 2 April 1 U. of Dubuque 2 3 at Luther 2 12 Augustana 2 13 LaCrosse 2 17 Platteville 1 19 at Lewis 2 20 at Lewis 1 26 at LIT. 2 29 at U. of Wisconsin 1 May 3-4 Midlands Conference Tournament 3 8 at Iowa Wesleyan 2 10 Northeastern State 2 15 at Parsons 2 17 Upper Iowa 2 HEAD COACH: James Smarjesse 171 TRACK .iff ““ ' . ' ■ Boh Pilcher and Dick Freeman seem ahonf something. to he up in the air 172 “So then I yelled across the gym at this coach and told him to take his supercharged . . The 1969 Duhawk cindermen. TRACK FIELD SCHEDULE 1969 Indoor Feb. 15 University of Chicago Chicago, Ill. Feb. 22 U.C.T.C. Open Meet Chicago, Ill. Mar. 1 U.C.T.C. Open Meet Chicago, Ill. Mar. 8 State Federation Meet Milwaukee Journal Games— Des Moines, Iowa U.S.T.F.F. Championship Milwaukee, Wise. Mar. 15 U.C.T.C. Relays Chicago, Ill. Mar. 22 University of Northern Iowa Invitational Cedar Falls, Iowa Outdoor Apr. 5 Augustana College Luther College Rock Island, Ill. Apr. 8 Grinnell College Dubuque, Iowa Apr. 12 Monmouth College Relays Monmouth, Ill. Apr. 19 Art Dickerson Relays Cedar Falls, Iowa Apr. 22 Marquette University Milwaukee, Wise. Apr. 25 U.S.T.F.F. Marathon Championship Des Moines, Iowa Apr. 25-26 Drake Relays Des Moines, Iowa Apr. 29 Norsemen Relays Decorah, Iowa May 3 Midlands Conference Meet Dubuque, Iowa May 6 U. of Dubuque, Upper Iowa University Dubuque, Iowa May 10 Loras Relays Dubuque, Iowa May 17 Elmhurst Relays Elmhurst, Ill. May 24 N.C.A.A. Regional Meet Cedar Falls, Iowa May 31 Stagg Field Relays Chicago, III. June 7 Central Collegiate Championships Bowling Green, Ohio June 13-14 N.C.A.A. College Division Championships Ashland, Ohio 173 GOLF TENNIS 1969 GOLF SCHEDULE April 14 Platteville Home April 16 U. of Dubiuiue Away April IS St. Ambrose Away April 23 Coe—Platteville Away April 30 Luther Home May 3-4 Midlands Conference Home Dubuque Golf Country Club (36 holes) May 8 U. of Dubuque Home May 10 Western Illinois Home May 13 Milton—Platteville Away May 16 Upper Iowa Away HEAD COACH: John E. Coe Captain John Enzler doesnf seem to enjoy the s})rinfi showers. 1969 VARSITY TENNIS SCHEDULE April 16 U. ot Xortlien Iowa Away April 19 Luther Home Apirl 20 St. Ambrose ' Away April 26 Manjuelto Home April 29 Platteville Away May 3-4 Midlands Conh ' rence Hound-robin Tourney Loras May 7 Coe Home May 10 ILirsons Away May 13 IMattex ille Home May 17 W artbur Home May 21 Upper Iowa 1 lofue IIKAI) COACH: Monsignor V. J. (Lmnon 174 IM SWIMMING Keen competition proved a powerful impetus in rallying members of this year’s swimming teams to de¬ velop their swimming and diving abilities to the fullest. In fact, every pool record was smashed under the pressing weight of c onstant time and form improvement. The Breast Strokers claimed top honors in tlie first round standings with a perfect 3-0 record. Close behind stood the Foxy Flippers, Dolphins, and Amoebas. Tlie sharp edge of tight competition cut these standings to ribbons in the second round of meets. On top reigned the Foxy Flippers, followed by the Amoebas, the Breast Strokers, and the Dolphins. In the championship meet, a play-off was held between the lead teams of the first and second rounds. The Breast Strokers and the Foxy Flippers held each other at bay until late in the meet when the Foxy Flip¬ pers pulled away and became the 1968-69 Intramural Swimming champions. 175 IM FOOTBALL The only thing that could really be called typical about this years Intramural Football season was that it came in the Fall, right after Summer jobs and Registra¬ tion. Beyond that it was a different story. The Chocolate Soldiers were considered by everyone in the preseason polls, taken in various dorms and rooms around the campus, as the team to beat. The Ladies, with a number of returning lettermen from last years champs, were not to be taken lightly. Nor were the Muffers, a tough city team, whose name struck terror into the hearts of fleet quarterbacks and obstinate rushers. But no one had thought seriously about the Mother Weasels. Certainly they had romped over the Ladies 34-0, but the Muffers had beaten the “Weasels ' solidly. The true test of the “Weasels came in their game with the Soldiers a few weeks later. Led by the remarkable pass catching of Gene Havelick, the Soldiers escaped with a 13-12 victory, but the “Weasels came out of the game with some needed experience and respect. As tournament time approached, the question of exactly who would be entered became of prime concern around the circuit. Three teams, the Soldiers (9-1), Muffers (9-1), and the Mother Weasels (8-2) had ob¬ viously earned a play-off berth. The Ladies, having been upset by the “Weasels , had to beat the inspired Soldiers to earn their place. The Spare Ribs, playing consistant football all season, gained a berth, as did the dark horse Norreahas, beating out the disappointed Tribe and Louisiana Purchase. And so, when the two entries from the Freshman league were determined, the highlight of Coach Schramm ' s sophisticated football conference began. The eight teams that had gained berths in the tour¬ nament all loo ked forward to success because of the in¬ tricate counterbalancing of the stronger teams. The Mother Weasels dominated the tournament, but not without some close calls. They sneaked by the Spare Ribs, 14-13, in a disputed third round contest in Musto Stadium, and the Muffers, 21-14, in the semi-final round. Going into the final round the “Weasels ' held the upper hand, being undefeated, over the once defeated and injury-plagued Chocolate Soliders, in the double elimina¬ tion tourney. Only one game proved necessary, however, as the Weasels defeated the Soldiers 20-13, on a windy and rain soaked field. The tournament was theirs, the steaks were prime, and the “Weasels were the champions. The stonj of the Mother Weeslee eeeson ... Joe Piane, referee, keeps a tidy ball Pictured are the Mother Weasels, intramural football champions. Bottom (1. to r.) T. Wynn, D. Moran, T, Muisenga, E. Podboy, G. Kaprotoski. Top (I to r.) R. Reid, T. Welch, R. Ginie, T. Cieplak, S. Larkin, G. Pisarik, ]. Iliera, M. Quinn, and G. (N. F.) Wilson. The excitement of tournament time wasn’t extinguished by the rains. Football, even in intramurals is still only a game of inches as seen by close coverage of Steve Larkin on Dick Drey. Below, by inches Drey gets a punt away. III! ' IM BASKETBALL ithout a doubt, this was a vantage year for intra¬ mural basketball at Loras College. The end-of-the-season tournament was a mixture of emotions, excitement, loose officiating, hot shooting, hard pressing and wheezing upperclassmen. All these combined to make Coach Schramm s tournament a bigger success than ev er. As play began, the top seeds in the tournament had to be the Roadrunners, Chaparrals, Bombers, Panthers, ConQuistadors, and the Old Crows, the dark horse fresh¬ man team. The Chaparrals proved to be the cream of the crop as their hot shooting and fine floor play proved the difference. Led underneath by Pat Triplett ( who came off the disabled list for the tourney) and outside by sharpshooters Ron Reid, Gordy Pisarek, Mike Quinn, Kevin Tritz and Jerry Roling, the Chaparrals presented a balanced attack with plenty of speed and endurance. In route to the championship, the Chaparrals downed the Shamrocks, Roses Baby, the Black Panthers, the Old Crows and the Roadrunners. Tlie final game of the duble elimination tourney was a thriller, going down to the wire, 67-65. (They ev en used the regulation scoreboard.) The loss was a heartbreaker for the Roadrunners, who were organized four years ago and had been in the tournament four times, never winning the big prize. Their overall record throughout the four years was 70 wins against 10 losses. All in all, the tournament was a big success, with some classy playing and even some classy girls in attendance. Coach Schramm, however was unmoved-hekl seen it all before. Some amen are serious . . . some not so serious . . . hut they are all ames to Mr. Schramm. The IM basketball champions, the Chaparrals (I to r) kneeling are: M. ( )uituc R. Reid, ]. Kelly, F. Triplett M Farrell. Standing: C. Fisarik, ]. Holing ' B. Shoaer K. Tritz, and M. (hadoville. 178 IM BASEBALL The lovers of a fine game of baseball, 12 softball, or mush ball, are looking forward to a full season of intramural participation. The baseball league which usually consists of ten teams is off to a somewhat slow start due to muddy and wet weather. The softball league may be wrapped up before the season begins due to the return of the Wegman brothers and the Irish. (Is Wegman Irish?) The noontime mushball league is up for contention between several returning teams who are coveting that much sought after crown. In the mushball games, the ball may be hard to grasp, hit, or throw due to its 16 size, but it provides the greatest amount of enjoyment for the players. Intramural baseball on the whole can expect to involve nearly 75% of the students on Loras’ campus, which is close to the projected figure of 80% of all students participating in intramural sports throughout the year. Due to publication deadlines toe regret that a fuller coverage of baseball could not be provided.—Ed. The crack of the bat and the race is on. . . . 180 IM SOCCER Soccer has its blocks, moves, and . . . The 1968 Intramural Soccer season can be boiled down to two games held late in the season, and to the two teams that were inxoKed in these contests. The five teams in the league proved to be somewhat out of balance with two teams, the Santos and the Eagles, dominating play. These two teams breezed through most of their games, and both remained un¬ defeated until the waning moments of the season. Tlie stage was set, the final game was at hand. What drama! 1 The Eagles and the Santos met on a wet, dreary day, much to the dismay of the throngs gathered to witness the struggle and to the players themselves. The Santos, led by experienced soccer players from foreign shores, drew first blood on a long shot on goal that left the Eagles’ goalie motionless and defenseless. The game continued to be dominated by the Santos, but as luck w ' ould liaxe it, the Eagles managed a score and the game, because of the ensuing darkness, was thrown into sudden death. As fate would ha ' e it, the game continued as before and the Santos got the upper hand and were awarded a free penalty shot. But in true Frank Merriwell form, the Eagles goal keeper prexented the ball from impreg¬ nating his fortress and the game had to be postponed. The second championship encounter was a much more balanec ' d contest, with the Eagles taking an early 2-1 lead, which was soon dissipated by the constant pressure ' of the ' me)re experienced Sante s who e XMituall ' pulled out a 3-2 win. Guts count .something, but experience is the best teacher. Sports editor Dennis Marks is the Ea le oal keeper—Ed. Victured above are the Santos, Intramural So( ' rer chanii)ions. actually knowing how to kick the ball correctly. Rain or darkness did not stop the game or fans for long. IS I IM WRESTLING Feats of strength and agility were proven on March ISth with the finals of the intramural wrestling tourna¬ ment. The 16 finalists met in the lower gym to vie for the trophies of the weight classes. Below is the listing of the spring grapphng champions. 137 pound class . . . JEFF BAHL 145 pound class . . . AL HILL 150 pound class . . . FRANK VANSTEENHUYSE 158 pound class . . . JERRY DOYLE 162 pound class . . . AUSTIN SHERIDAN 167 pound class . . . TONY BEAN 177 pound class . . . GREG GYBORSKI Heavyweight . . . JOHN HELLING Say, you ou ht to talk to Katliie Winters about her Secret. wonder what kind of after shave he uses? Listen buster, slay off my back. and this is far Mom. and the hosjiihd. and all llio.sr other Dad. and Id lie Billy in U.ood people back home. (dve me back my Cracker jacks! 182 IM VOLLEYBALL Although the faculty squad, the MYXKYLPLTS,® acutally had the best record in the spring intramural volle ' ball tournament, the trophy was awarded to the most outstanding student team, the Lickers. The faculty did manage, however, to lose a few perhaps unnecessary pounds. The tournament was set up in a triple elimination fashion, with the play continuing until only one team remained. Tlw name is taken from Superman Magazine. This year the IM Volleyhall tournennent iras taken by the Lickers They are from left to right: Charlie Ruhner. Bill Biirhach. ]. .. Brimeyer, Dale Tittnnerman. Duatie lilles Chip Barder. and Bobbie Myers. 183 r 1 1 ' r.: ' r • ■ :• r - ' i ' • - , ,t • ' —.■ ' r � ■ T ii5ti ¥ ( ■ •• - r • Vr I - A. 11 ■ 5 • J •♦ . - W • ' -♦ WtrAL M iv% ■ ■ ’ ■ � V‘ % r ,■.•� ■ A- -J. iJ. ' T J‘ - . ■ ri ?® : ,:■ ' :v - ; ' ’ ■-•■■ ' ■ ' - -.. - ■ ;:r ' ■ 5, j!fg5c| ■s l .5TO — ' ' ■ ■ - | 4 _i ■, , - 5 . V ' i- ' • - CjlN yrr?; ;J5 - - - • T,r- ... INTRODUCTION A college community is a society in a con¬ stant state of flux. Attitudes and ideals are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a hyper-active society-at-large. The editors feel that as a chronicle of the year ' s events, is proper for the PURGOLD to focus special attention on some of the more significant changes that have affected the Loras com¬ munity as a whole this past year. The articles presented are intended as statements of fact, not as expressions of editorial opinion. That task is left to the reader. The people and ideas discussed on the following pages are new to the Loras community this year, and are almost sure to have a profound impact on the future of the institution as a whole. They deserve more than a special mention in the yearbook. They deserve the attention and consideration of every individual inter¬ ested in the continued development of this collegiate community. BLACK Right: is Duke Rhodes wall, and that which represents the effor ts of his four years at Loras. FLOOR It has been teniiecl an ‘inno ation and an ‘experi¬ ment.’ It ha.s been the subject of mucli discussion, l:)oth pro and con on the Loras campus. It is lourtli floor Keane Hall, the black Floor. Basicall , the concept is ' erv simple. All black studcMits and an ' white students who specificallx ' wish to li ' e there re siele on fourth floor. The idea began after several incidents between black and white students (m camj us last year. The Black Student Union reeiuested the President to allow them to li e on a separate floor lx cause , as spokesman Cicg Rhodes puts it, “we just wanted to be left alone. The request was granted, and beginning this year, the Black Floor became a reality. At left is Greg Rhodes, representative of the B.S.U. LORAS DAY Out of the Tuesday night Senate meet¬ ing, after much prepara¬ tion, came Fri¬ day ' s Loras Day rally in the fieldhouse. On March IS, 1969 a new era in student government dawned on the Loras College Campus. V th unprece¬ dented unity and direction the Loras College Student Senate commenced upon an effort to bring about action on the student demands. It was announced at the regular senate meeting that evening that the senators and offi¬ cers would assemble again later that night in an emergency session to discuss possible courses of action in dealing with the crisis at hand. The emergenev meeting began at approximately 10-30 PM in B Level Binz Hall. The packed room was first addressed by Senate President Robert Davies who summed up the developments leading up to the hastily- called meeting. Davies brought to light the fact tliat several student proposals had been submitted to the Loras Administration nearly three weeks previous to the emergency meeting. During those three weeks the senate officers had made pcriodoic visits to administrative offi¬ cials to iiKpiire if decisions had been made on the proposals in ciuestion. Xo decision was reached by tlie administration, and after repeated delays the Senate decided to take direct action. President Boh Davies addresses fellow senators and interested students at Tuesday night’s emergency session in level B Binz hall. , fter comments from both senate members and stu¬ dents present at the meeting the decision was reached concerning the course of action to he taken. Flyers would be distributed to students and faculty members outlining demands. . t the same time letters would he sent to the l.oras College Board of Regents explaining the situation and reciuesting an emergency meeting of the Regents. .-V radio program would he aired on the campus station KLOH allowing students to ask |ue.stions concerning the situation. Of major importance was the di ' cision to hold a “Loras Day” Friday, March 21 at which lime students would show their support for the senate ' action Iw not attending classi ' s that da -. and hy attending a noon rally in the l.oras Fieldhouse. hS7 To show that Rohlman Hall supported the senate, lights spelled out LORAS. The senate office was a beehive of activitij. Meanwhile, a special senate meetin was held which was covered live hij KLOR. Later a special news cast was presented. During tlie next few days flyers were given out, let¬ ters were sent, and final arrangements were made to insure full student eooperation. The radio program seheduled for Wednesday gave the students the oppor¬ tunity to clarify any doubts that they might have in regard to the upeoming boyeott. Besides answering stu¬ dent questions, new dex elopments were announced such as the counselors openly backing the senate action even at the risk of losing their jobs. That Friday the bovcott began with the students confident that for once the unity was present that would show unwaxering support for the senate’s action. Class¬ rooms were completeK’ empty with few exceptions. Signs and posters made from cardboard or linens dec orated campus fences and hung from beneath dormitory windows. Anticipation of the noon rally was obvious as students dressed in sportcoats and ties started to enter the fieldhouse at 11:00 A.M. Prcsidctit Davies talks to the press outside the ' PiD. Students ex})ress their support llie gym was filled to capacity and resembled a con¬ vention hall as sign s showing student support for the i‘ senate were exident e xu y ’here. After an interval of ' music prox’ided by the Troubled Bubble, and Ed and Rog, the rally commenced with an invocation by Senate f Secretary Terr ’ Smith. President Robert Davies ad- ! dressed the enthusiastie student body explaining that their support was evident and appreciated. lie went on to ' o ’ lurther action il no response was receixed from I the Board of Regents, . fter tlie exents of Friday the I campus settled doxvn into a period of hopeful anticipa- I tions. The xvaiting xxas tar from apathetie as students I discussed the nexv dexelopments that soon came about, i Less than a xveek after the rally the senate xvas in- formed bx ' Prc ' sident Driseoll that the Regents had . agreed to nu ' c ' t in emergency session on Monday, Mareh 31. I ' he mec ' ting proxed to be a success as beneficial communication eommeneed bc ' txveen members of the senate ' and tlu ' Board. Student leaders expressed hope that this communeation xvould c ' ontinue and pave the i xvav lor moiH ' stucU ' nt xoiev in lorming the future of Loras (a)ll( ' ge. Puluiu ks listen altentivelij as Senate President Davies outlines j)lans for aetion. The Re efits meeting uas atinotnii i ' il less than a ueek later. - EDITORS’ CALENDAR A new feature this year, the Editors’ Calendar covers the outstanding as well as some of the less significant events during the 68-69 academic year. All is intended in good fun. SEPTEMBER 4 —Classes begin at Clarke. 13—Clarke girls going broke paying for their own beer. 15—Lorasnwn invade Dubuque—Greater Dubuque Tavern Association declares holiday. IQ—Duhawks descend on Clarke—Sisters prepare anti- panty raid maneuvers. 17— Night watchmen begin first nightly security checks. 18- CIasses begin-Buddy Schultz sleeps in. 20— Opening Mass—Buddy still sleeping. 21— F r.S ' Senior party-Buddy wakes up. 22— Brothers III re-opens after fire. 23— Profs notice low attendance in morning classes. 24— Dukes of Di.xieland. 26—IM Football begins—Mother IVea.sels break train¬ ing. 28-Night watchmen complete first nightly round. OCTOBER 6—Students catch fleeting glimpse of school nurse in Smyth Hall dispensary. 12—Kampus Karnival-Student Senate holds bonfire with unsold car raffle tickets. 11—Dan Noethe becomes Weasel ' s liomecomina Queen. IS—Co-Editors hide in washroom as six Clarke girls arrested for underage drinking at the Avenue. 20-Parents Day-President Driscoll celebrates first year in office. 22—Pierre Salinger. 26-Fall Soiree-Jim Jo hnson dons clean sweatshin. 28—Joan Kennedy. 30—Co-editors get appointed. NOVEMBER 2—Irish Rovers. O—YDs disband for three years. 6-Weasels hold unsuccessjtil steak supper. 8—( rooming })olicy becomes an issue. lO-Editors decide to print Hennessey Hall backwards on p. 82. ]4-Studenfs complain of ice on sidewalks. lo-Cmnmitlec appohUcul to stuclti problem of ice on sidewalks. 7-Rock Bowl renanwd ' Musto Stadium. 8 R. Ennnf ' t olan buys first fjair of white slim- fit ' Levis. 26-Thanksgiving vaeation begins. 30—( ()nnniltee on ir y sidewalks refonimends a])])lica- tion of salt to slick areas. DECE.MBER 2—(lasses re.sunu ' . 8-Fr. Peter Riga. II Ed Mullin voted Dumbest .Man on ( ' ampus. ' ' 15—Postmistress Connolly .sends 140 personal Christ¬ mas cards to faculty members. 18— LUV. 19— Postmistress Connolly ' s cards returned due to in¬ adequate addre.ss. 20— Christmas break begins—Tim Burke returns from Thanksgiving vacation. 21— 8alt ajyplied to icy sidewalks. 28—Duhawk cagers make fine showing in Chicago Christmas Classic. 28— Trickey bites the dust. 29— Delta Sigma Christmas Dance. JANUARY 4—Tommy Jackson scores lOOOth point. 6— Classes resume. 7— Students complain of icy sidewalks. 8— Dtdiawks take The Bell from Ambrose. 9— Committee appointed to .study icy sidewalks. 14—Energetic maids throw out matiuscripts from library rare book room. 8—Seme.ster exams begin. 29—Second seme.ster begins. FEBRUARY o—Grover Wilson given going away paiiy. 7— Pancake Homecoming. 8— Sweetheart Ball—Jim Johnson turns sweatshiH inside out. 9— Don Shirley Trio. 1—Chaf)aral.s nose out Roadrunners for IM Basket- ball crown. 12-Rol)eo Juliet comes to Dubuque. 3-Romeo arrested for contributing to the delin¬ quency of a minor. 4—Editors woke u)) icith hangover and declared next thirty days nonexi.stant. MARCH 14—S . Pat ' s Auction. 16-Rock Mij Sotil-Slcvc Conti and Andy Rotorski announce engagement. 8—Many noiicable green tongues on cami)U- ’ 8—KLC R celebrates 5th anniversary—partif includ a name of Presidents musical chair. li-hnnan(‘ment broken betneen Conti and Batorski as C.onti admits be only knous hoic to n (d e haid boiled enns- -IH-Sinn Cut IV-Dan McCbncery and Mousekeieers , storm fieldbouse. APRIL l-C.ommittec on icy sidctcalks disbanded. 4-) ' earhook taken to printer. Editors flee to Florida. m EDITORS’ NOTE A note to the reader who has come this far—Congratula¬ tions! We would beg your patience for a moment longer, however, in order that we might have our final say. An undertaking as ambitious as a college yearbook is, ot course, the product of the labors of many individuals, a lew of whom deserve special mention here. We would like to e.xpress our sincere appreciation to Bert Bergener, Roy Schwaegler and the entire staff of Tel Graphics in East OubiKiue. Without their advice and assistance, the 1969 PURCiOLD would have been impossible. A special thanks also goes to the Smith Cover Company and the National Book Bindery for their excellent work. We would like to express our gratitude to Msgr. Driscoll, Fr. Sullivan, Mr. O’Dowd, Mr. (Goodman, Mr. Meyers, John Ran, the photographers, and all the members of the staff for their help and encouragement. Who says uere out of our tree? A ’earbook is traditionally the permanent record of the year’s events. In designing this year’s PUR- (.OLD, we have constantly attempted to keep the emphasis on the present situation at Loras. In so doing, it is possible that certain individuals, organizations, or events have been slighted or omitted. For these omissions, the c ' ditors are sincerely sorry. In the Athletics and Activities .sections particuhu-ly, print¬ ing deadlines forced the staff to cover only what was chronologically feasible. In the same vein, it was found impossible for the editors to include underclass pictures. Provisions have been made that these will be included in the 1970 PURGOLD. W ' itli respect to the eontent of the book, the reader has probably already noticed that this is a slighlK ' dilfercait yc arbook. The Loras community is a complex and constantlv evolving aggregate of in¬ dividuals, and to attempt to poiTra ’ the college situation as it appeared to each individual member of the community would l)e impossible. Compromises must then be accepted, and the book must attempt to rc ' IU ' ct the general {one of lile at Loras as it is experienced by the majority of the community. Refer¬ ring to thc‘ Student Lite st ' ction, tor example, the editors are aware that not alt Lorasmen are familiar with the “mush rush at (llarke, but for the members of a large segment of the community, activities such as th( sc‘ lorm a significant part of their total college experience. In like manner, in the Activities section, the obsca vant reader might wonder why APO’s Egg Eating (amtest was covered, and not the visit of such a distinguished giu ' st as l r. Wagner. The simple explanation is that more Lorasmen went to the egg (‘ating contest than attended Fr. W’agner’s lecture. The PURGOLD, we feel, should be an hone.st attempt to portray Loras as it is, not Loras as it might be. It may also b( ' notc ' d that this years PURGOLD attempted some gc ntle humor. In the opinion of the editors, the C ' ollege c‘Xpc ' iic‘nce is not always academic and somber. It is, oilcaitimes unintentionally, funny. II those who were singk‘d out Ich ! abused, the editors would like to apologize for anv misunderstand¬ ings. It was all meant in good humor and in a spirit of Christian fellowship. . s was mc‘nti()iu‘d ( ' arlier in tlu book, the PLTI(R)LD this y( ar “aimc‘d at a somewhat less reverent and perhaps more authentic ' picture ()t the Le)ras ce)mmnnity. Lile at Le)ras is manv-face ted, and there are the)se‘ whe) will elispnte tlu be)e)k s anthe nticity. Edite)rs, like Pivsidents, are emly human, and their ’isie)n is semu time s e)bsenred by perse)nal tastes aiul expe rie nc e ' s. Ne)ne ' the Ie ss, w ' e sineerelv he)pe that this 1969 PldKiOLD will remain a faithful record of the exciting, challenging, re warding, and sometimes Irustrating expe rie iK‘es that we ' re Le)ras this year. Sinee ' reR- (and we mean that) Thomas W’. Welch Edward Kittrcdl, Jr 191 Index Academics . 17 Activities .129 Administration . 9 Alpha Phi Omega .109 Ambrose vs. Loras .148 APO Show.142 Art . 17 Art Club . 110 Associations . 97 Athletics .161 B Baseball .170 Basketball .162 Basketball, IM .178 Biology . 18 Black Floor .188 Buddy Club .102 Byrne, Archbishop . 9 Cheerleaders .161 Chemistry . 20 Christmas Concert .145 Classical Languages . 22 College Day . 144 Commerce Club . 120 Contents, Table . 2 C.S.M.C. 101 D Dedication . 4 Delta Sigma .108 Do-1 1 -Yoursel f .IO 3 Don Shirley . 150 Driscoll. Msgr. 10 Dukes of Dixieland . 132 Fall Track .166 “Focus ’ .185 Football, IM .176 Forensics .118 Freshman Class . 78 Golf.174 Graduates . 49 H History . 31 History Club .122 I Index .192 Introduction . l Irish Rovers . 141 “It was a very good year” . 81 J Joan Kennedy .140 Judo Club . 12,5 Junior Class . 74 K Kampus Karnival . 134 KLOR .106 Literary Club .114 Loras-Clarke Singers .104 Loras Day .186 LDIS. ' .117 Lorian.126 “Luv” .146 Physics . 41 Pierre Salinger .137 Political Science . 42 Pre-Med Clul) .12,3 Presidents Message . 13 Psychology . 43 Purgold .127 R Registration .129 Rock Mv Soul .154 Senior Cla.ss . 72 Service Award . 6 SISEA .124 Soccer .181 Sociology . 44 Softball, IM .180 Sophomore Class . 76 Speech . 45 Spirit Award . 7 Spokesman .115 Spring Track .172 Student Body . 49 Students for Human Rights .116 Student Senate . 07 Student Senate-Faculty Ba.sketball .158 Student Tutors .105 S.V.D.P.100 Sweetheart Ball .149 Swimming, IM .175 Tennis .174 Theology . 46 Tri-College Concert . .1.39 E M Econ Bus ... Matheinaties . ... 33 V Editors Calendar Mission Auction . ...152 Vets Clul) .. .121 Editc r’s Note .. Modern Foreign Languages . ... 34 ' olIc“vball IM 183 Education . Music . ... 37 Egg-Eating Contest V Engineering .... 0 ' eightIifting Club . .12.5 Eng-Seienee filnl) . 0])ening Dav Mass . ...130 Wrestling . .168 Eiiglisl) . P W ' restliim. IM .182 Parent s Day . ...136 Y |-’aenllv . rl Evliihit .156 Plulos()])hv . ... 38 ' l onng 1 lemoerats ...113 I ' all S()ir( e . I4i sical Education . ... 40 Young Mepnblieans . ...112 192 ii - • . ' • ‘ - - ' ’ fi..