Quincy University - Gyrfalcon Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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The Rev. Gervase Brinkman, O.F.M., retreat master, taught for eleven years at St. Joseph Seminary, Westmont, Illinois; was as- sistant retreat master at Mayslake retreat house for four years, and has served as Catholic Chaplain of Joliet-Stateville Penitentiary since 1947. He is the older brother of Father Gabriel, college chaplain. Student Retreat . . . The annual spiritual retreat for Quincy Col- lege students opened on the eve of Ash Wednes- day and continued for three days. The retreat master was aided by various priest faculty members in the conducting of the spir- itual exercises. A Retreat Is Many Things . A chance to think through problems quietly. Like an army in retreat, an opportunity to check casualties, estimate supplies and compute strength. A getting away from it all for two days to spend time with God. A periodic check-up of the values that really matter. If our car needs it, if our teeth need it, does not also our soul? A refreshening in our mind of the prin- cipal truths of Faith. An aid to the forming of the man or woman that conscience tells us we should be. 99

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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.

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The decision isn ' t easy. Twelve Angry People . This is a play about twelve people who are angry because their ordinary little lives have been disturbed. They have been sum- moned to jury duty to decide whether a nine- teen year old boy has murdered his father. This play was the. premier production of Progressive Playhouse, a new cultural organi- zation whose theory it is that theater should be welcome as a year-round part of our lives. The drama was directed by Father Elric Warwick, O.F.M., instructor in speech and drama and presented in the college ' s Theatre Intime on January 25, 26, and 27. The sec- ond production, The Desperate Hours was staged successfully in April for three succes- sive nights. ' Now let ' s review the farts of the case once more. 100