Loyola University Maryland - Evergreen / Green and Gray Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Rol Sturm displays a fast break from plate while helping the Moleskins to another softball victory. Jim Lamar, juniors, also returned to bolster the at- tack. Ham Dugan finished his third year in the mid- field spot while John Stewart joined as center face-off man. On the defense, Tom Milligan was a standout in his first year of college competition and copped the team trophy as the outstanding player of the year. W hen the Block “L” men are not using the ath- letic facilities at Loyola, the amateur athletes take over under the tutelage of “Nap” Doherty and his crew of umpires, referees, judges, et al. The intra- mural program featured two additions this year. The first to appear was a six-man bowling league. The second was Loyola Day, comprised in the main of track and field events, with several extra specialties added. T he year 1961 marked the end of the reign of Norman “Mole” Vitrano as prince of intramurals. “Mole” organized teams that played in ever) ' phase of the agenda and his graduation is regretted by Mole- skins everywhere. The popularity of varsity and intramural athletics leaves no doubt that the participative aim of the Greyhound sports program finds wide acceptance. Participation in athletics is an important part of the individual’s desire to belong to the Loyola com- munity. Prodey, Carey, and Bowman, part of senior ' s “Loy- them. However, it was discovered that the juniors, ola Day” tug-of-war team, strain as juniors upset knowing their limitations, used an extra man. 7 l fa vT. jbfll I v I % nix ■ r . 29 .

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The Greyhound s continued Mr. Colimore shows his French finesse as he drives a long belt in annual Faculty-Student softball game. Some of Loyola ' s amateur mermen prepare to make a splash in intramural swim meet between classes. tournament, garnered a medal as a fifth-place fin- isher while the ’Hounds nestled in sixth place as a team. r orturk for Loyola College’s lacrosse team con- • tinned to abate slowly this year with the influx of twelve freshmen and the new scheduling policy of playing teams comparable in ability to the Greyhound stickmen. The crosse-handlers amassed a 4-6 record for 1961. The team was completely devoid of seniors. Sophomore Marty Pilsch set the pace for the offense as the team’s leading scorer. Mike Abromaitis and A barefoot quarterback must keep on his toes in order to keep others off. The keynote of intramurals is informality. With exquisite form senior Jack (Chopped Again) Heisner bowls against Bill Bell.

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PSBr S Late afternoon sun greets underclassmen as they leave chapel after Benediction closing their three-day retreat. The academic year runs from September to June. In 1960-61 it ran faster than most, left a few behind, caught up the rest in its rush. And the memories of this year at Loyola College are not all academic. Swift Moments by John Q. Feller, Jr. L ooking back over the past is a privilege usually reserved to gray hairs, but more often than not ' pre-empted by younger generations. This is rightly so in the case of the college student. Mem- ories are made up of friends, activities, the good times and the bad; rather of these than of the sonorous tones of a slow-tongued professor or the cancellation of a typing class. This past school year has been one filled with vi- tality, initiative, innovation, and activity. To those students whose actions have made the year the success that it has been, credit should be given. They will be the leaders of tomorow, and someone will want to read the story of their yesterdays. E ach September is another beginning for Loyolans, another step in the ascending staircase of life. For the seniors, September spelled out retreat for Shoes, black, size 8E, one pr. ( and other gear essential for survival in the Army are provided gratis — for reshmen and sophomores, for whom compulsory drill is also provided. Gleeful expression of sharper Henry Adelman indicates one recruit for for- eign legion, but document puts will- ing freshman in I. R. C. Activities car- nival was feature of frosh welcome. 30