Quincy University - Gyrfalcon Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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Living it up in the spirit of the twenties are Left to Right, Diane Klick, Rich Stephan, Jim George, Donna Moor- head, Carol Bichl, and Peggy Loftus. Roaring Twenties Dance . . . The students of Quincy College had the op- portunity to witness one of the most spectacular events ever to appear on the college scene on December 8, 1958. Wing C of the New Men ' s dormitory took the students and faculty back to the days of the Fabulous ' 20 ' s where the black derby, the chemise and the Charleston were in vosrue. Jim Cuniffe, Edward Murphy and Tom Ochs iron matters out about the functions of the old Model T. Edward Murphy and Sari Shrum received first prize for their memorable outfits. Judy Perko, Sari Shrum, Karen Underbrink and Mary Kane represent the flappers of the period as Tom Ochs looks on from the rear. 97

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Father Owen Blum, O.F.M., professor o f History reviewed the accomplishments of the Franciscans in the last century during a solemn High Mass cele- brated by the Most Reverend Pius Barth, O.F.M., in St. Francis Church. He told a crowded congregation that in the sec- ond century we must spread our efforts to even higher horizons. No prophet could have seen how the small labor of a few pioneers would have grown to apos- tolic labor in twenty-one dioceses and fourteen states. The essential blessing that we have received from the friars is a gem of great price, our Faith, but the inheritance that we received one hundred years ago can be squandered — so our greater task is to the generations yet to come. Father Paul Reinert, S.J., president of St. Louis Univer- sity was guest speaker for the first fall faculty meeting and commented on the centennial observance. In 1873 Quincy College received a legal charter from the state of Illinois, permitting it to confer aca- demic degrees. The college was later officially recog- nized by the University of Illinois, affiliated to the Catholic University of America, and fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Father Julian Woods, O.F.M., president, receives the 1959 Illinois license plates from State Secretary Charles Carpen- tier. State representative, Henry Ihnen may be seen in the center. This year ' s plates are in honor of Quincy College and bear the school ' s traditional colors, brown and white. 96

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Wearing his official robe of office for the first time, Judge John T. Reardon extends congratulations to Joseph Anthony upon the receiving of his American citizenship. Joseph Anthony and his recent bride, Norma, utilize the refreshment table, hosted by Celia Aull, presidential sec- retary, and Joyce McElyea, secretary to the registrar, during the evening social. New Citizen . . . On December ninth, Joseph Anthony, freshman and author of the recently written book, The Boy From Korea received his American citizenship. A reception of friends and fellow-students took place in the evening at the college. On the happy occasion, the honorable John T. Rear- don, Judge of the Circuit Court of Adams County, sol- emnly stated, in part, that America offers you much out of her abundant resources, and from her profound belief in the worth and dignity of every man, she offers to you freedom and opportunity, and a full share in all the rights and privileges of self-government. She guaran- tees to each of her citizens that if he wills it, then both materially and spiritually his life can be gloriously fulfilled. In return however, America asks and expects per- sonal character. If we be strong, America will be strong. As we live our lives, so will America live. America expects of you, effort. Work in America is the key to opportunity. One ' s pride is in his own strength and courage, and his will to serve family, community and nation. Joining in the congratulations are, Left to Right, Father Donald Werr, O.F.M., assistant to the president, Mrs. Frank Middendorf, Judge John T. Reardon of the Circuit Court, Father Julian Woods, O.F.M., president, Joseph and Norma Anthony, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Powers, deputy staff chaplain of the Alaskan Air Command, Mrs. John Reardon, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schemming and Mrs. Margaret Norris.