Loyola University - Wolf Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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Through Its 75 Years, Loyola Has Seen New Orleans Grow The city of New Orleans beguiles resident and visitor alike. From the French Quarter, with its old brick and plaster buildings with iron-tat- ted balconies and narrow streets, to the new buildings that soar toward the gulf coast sky, this is the essence of our town. We are proud that Loy- ola University, with its students and staff, represent a part of this New Orlean ' s heritage. ABOVE: A part of the New Orleans transit system is the wonderful, wooden-seated, clanging streetcar that travels the city ' s last trolley line. Streetcars run daily past the Loy- ola campus, up famous St. Charles Avenue. The line was built in 183.5. ABOVE RIGHT: Almost anywhere you care to wander in New Orleans you will find the excitement of the shops and stores. Jax ' s is no exception. It is a popular spot for local resi dents as well as tourists and visitors. RIGHT: The French Quarter, or Vieux Carre, is seventy blocks between Canal Street, Ram- part Street, Esplanade Avenue and the river. It formed the original settlement of New Or- leans. In many ways the French Quarter is still the true heart of the city, not only because of its historical nature, but also because it is still very much alive.

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Celebrating A 75th Anniversary: Loyola Is Recognizee! As A Leader In Catholic Education Celebrating seventy-five years of dedication to the pursuit and discovery of truth, Loyola University is recognized as one of the leaders of Catholic education in the South. The Jesuits were among the earli- est settlers of Louisiana and the New Orleans area. As early as 1725, there was a question of opening a Jesuit college in New Orleans. In 1733, Fa- ther de Beaubois, who was in charge of the local Jesuit missions, peti- tioned the French government for a college to be established in New Or- leans. The petition was ignored, and the college was to wait until another century. The Jesuits returned to New Or- leans in 1847 when the charter of the province was given. This charter, known as the Societe Catholique d ' Education Religieuse et Litteraire was expanded March 6, 1856 by an amendment which empowered the corporation to confer literary hon- ors, degrees, and diplomas. This resulted in a college of liberal arts and sciences known as Immacu- late Conception, to which a prepara- tory school was attached. Popularly known as the Jesus School, it was located on Baronne and Common Streets in downtown New Orleans. The first classes were held February 1, 1849, with a faculty of seven. The system of studies followed the Ratio Studiorum of the Jesuits which em- phasized philosophy and the classics. As the city grew, so did Jesuit edu- cation. Foreseeing the development of a new parish, the Reverend John O ' Shanahan, S.J., superior of the southern Jesuits, purchased the tract of land opposite Audubon Park of St. Charles Ave. in 1889. A wooden church was erected May 29, 1892, by lay brothers of the New Orleans mis- sion skilled in carpentry. The Rever- end John Downey, S.J., was the first pastor and superior of the residence of the Holy Name of Jesus. This church was later dismantled and moved to Westwego. On September 7, 1904, the St. Charles Avenue property became the home of an academy and college, both known as Loyola College, locat- ed at the rear of the church. The plan of studies, administration, and orga- nization of the new school was iden- tical to that of Immaculate Concep- tion. Only one student was classified as a college student, while eight at- tended the academy. Subjects such as Latin, Greek, French, math, history, geography, penmanship, elocution, and religion were taught. The first graduate was Basil R. Beltran, later to become a distinguished Philadelphian physi- cian. In 1907, the Marquette Association for Higher Education, with Mr. B.A. Oxnard as President, was organized for the purpose of establishing a uni- versity from the two colleges. The same group was responsible for the financing of Marquette Hall. On Sep- tember 11, 1911, the colleges of Im- maculate Conception and Loyola were to form a university with all studies taking place at the St. Charles Avenue site. Sixty-nine stu- dents registered when Loyola opened. Early in 1912, the university applied for a charter from the Louisi- ana General Assembly to be recog- nized as a university. The assembly granted the charter first in April, and then gave its final approval on July 10, 1912. Thus, Loyola was autho- rized to grant all university degrees. The class of 1912 did not receive degrees under the charter, because it was not fully approved until the summer after their commencement. The first degrees under the charter were awarded in March, 1913. As a result of the early and complicated evolution of Loyola, she welcomed 1911 and 1912 graduates with char- tered diplomas at the same time. As the diamond anniversary edi- tion of the Wolf is presented, we hope that each student may realize as he walks through Loyola that thousands have trod these same paths before, just as thousands will travel them in the future. Loyolans, this is your heritage.

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TOP: Of all the mirrors of New Orlean ' s tradi- tions and character, perhaps, none is so reveal- ing as the city ' s fabulous food. Beignet ' s are square, fluffy, doughnut-like pastries, copious- ly covered with powdered sugar. ABOVE LEFT: The Superdome is a multi- purpose center designed to accomodate sport- ing events, trade shows, concerts and conven- tions. It is one of the largest indoor stadiums in the United States. LEFT: The steamboat Natchez is a stern- wheel steamboat that travels into the pages of history that made the river and her boats fam- ous. The Natchez tours the Crescent City as it cruises up and down the Mississippi River. ABOVE: A New Orleans tradition since 1948, the Lucky Dogs stands are familiar sights in the local area. Friendly vender ' s are eager to greet customers.