Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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week-end of entertainment for parents ---...... if Rev. Daniel Rogers reads the Gospel for the Parents' Day Mass. Stan Arachikavitz C885 is about to kick the extra point that will put the Duhawks in front of Northwestern 7-O in the Parents' Day game, Phil La Mere C453 is the holder. Northwestern scored in the last two minutes of play to defeat the Duhawks 8-7. This year Parents' Weekend was truly successful. There were many varied ac- tivities representing Iife at Loras, and parents were able to view how Loras collegiates lived. Activities included an open house in all the dormitories, the football game against Northwestern, the celebration of Mass for All Saints' Day, and the perfor- mance of Once Upon A Mattress by the Loras Players. All of these events contributed to a busy but enjoyable Saturday. A buffet was held in the cafeteria Sunday morning. ln the afternoon, planetarium shows and a special concert of the Loras Stage Band and the Loras Choir were presented. A reception held in Wahlert Memorial Library provided parents with an opportunity to meet the faculty and administration. The weekend concluded with the final performance of Once Upon A Mattress in St. Joseph's Auditorium. The weekend was well planned by the Parents' Club. For the parents that were able to share in the festivities, Loras College life was displayed at its best. Katie Gallagher CLady Larkenj and Fred Strassburger CSir Harry? appear as young lovers in the play, Once Upon a Mattress shown on Parents' Day.

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Ozark Mountain Daredevils stage concert. Steve Cash adds variety to the concert with his violin. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils staged a Tri-College concert on Sept. 27 at the Loras fieldhouse. An overflowing crowd of approximately 2200 people attended the event. A slow country-rock rhythm pervaded the fieldhouse as Steve Canady, the guitarist, and other members of the Daredevils played Satisfied Mind . The drummer's high soprano voice was in- troduced in the song Tidal Wave and later his popular song, Jackie Blue , ex- emplified further his singing as well as drumming abilities. A faster, more familiar sound marking the Daredevils' music set in. The song, Walkin' Down the Road appealed to the crowd as they heard the shrills of the violin. lf You Want to Get to Heaven , a more popular song, was then played. In a short time, people were swaying to the rhythm of a country square dance. The Daredevils were so well received that the crowd applauded and lit matches for two encores. They played their last song, Too Late to Change as people bobbed blue and orange balloons above their heads. A Randle Chowning vocalizes with the accompaniment of a harmonica. i Larry Lee sings into the microphone as he strums some rock n' roll. P

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The Messiah Performed b the The Clarke-Loras Singers presented The Messiah at their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. I4. Under the direction ofJohn A. Lease, the seventy-five voice choir filled St. Raphael's Cathedral with the strains of the composition of George Frederick Handel. Unable to perform the entire Messiah because of time limitations, such notable selections as Worthy is the Lamb , the Hallelujah chorus, and Glory to God in the Highest were sung. Soloists were Diane McTaggart, Soprano, Ann Henkels, Mezzo-Soprano: Robert Casper, Tenor: and Jeffrey Dolter, Bass. The performance was well attended and well received, which was attributed to the fine talent and dedication of the singers. Clarke-Loras Singers John A. Lease Qrightb directs soloist Robert Casper. Singers fl-rj: Dave Franzen. Steve Thompson. and Phil Patterson. Mrs. Lease is featured as the organist of the concert. The Clarke-Loras Singers at St. RaphaeI's Cathedral