Quincy University - Gyrfalcon Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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Record Crowd At Graduation Banquet Following the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday evening, was the Annual Graduation Banquet, for seniors, families, friends and fac- ulty. Held in the college center, the banquet lasted about an hour and a half, and 1,170 persons were served. Father Titus, featured dinner speaker, proclaimed the opening of a year of celebration to commemorate the first century of educa- tional service of Quincy College. He also initiated the second cen- tury of progress and change. Mayor Don. W. Nicholson gave a warm welcome to the visitors in the community and best wishes to the graduates. Student rep- resentatives, from the senior class, Diane Deters and Tom Murray, also spoke to the group at the close of their college careers. Torn Nevins, banquet emcee, introduced Father Titus. .fL.,,.w , Diane Deters, Student representative. Tom Murray, Student representative. E mr, Coleen Kelly assisted SAGA in directing 60 girls from Notre Dame High School on serving l1 u-I I fs. HR S---v Once everyone was seated, 90 waitresses started serving the record-size banquet. 89

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enator Eagleton Encouraged Graduates Sunday morning was the closing of four years of studying for the senior class. The largest graduating class of Quincy College, 399 students entered the gym for the last time. Honorary degrees were given to Senator Eagleton, Parker Gates and Bishop James Ryan. After the hon- orary degrees were presented, Senator Eagleton ad- dressed the graduates. Giving an insight into Watergate, Senator Eag- leton encouraged the graduates that there was still hope for the political process of the country. He closed with a quote from George Bernard Shaw, . . . democ- racy is a device that insures that we shall be governed no better than we deservef' Following Senator Eagleton's address, degrees were conferred on the graduating class. They processioned outside, where refreshments were served, and for many, their days at Quincy College were concluded. pied? mfs 'rg 5 1 3 Honorary degrees were given by Father Titus, on behalf of Quincy College, to Senator Thomas Eagleton, honorary doctorate in Law, Parker Gates, honorary doctorate in Industrial Relations, and Bish- op James Ryan, honorary doctorate in communications. Registrar, Gary Carter, led the graduating seniors to the gym. The largest graduating class of Quincy College was ready to receive their degrees. 91