Regis College - Ranger Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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asa o CTOBER FEST: POLKA FUN! ver in the old country October Fest carries a much more traditional theme of celebration than it does at Regis College, but each year the students bring Brunhilda and her polka band to the campus to toast this 10th month of the year. This year the dark German beer, bratwurst, and dancing was confined to the Speakeasy Cafe, but this did not inhibit the crowd of people from trying to do the bunny hop. The most memerable moment of the entire celebration was the inevitable toast which Brunhilda gave after each round of song and dance . . . ein, swei, drei, saufen. TOP LEFT: That girl over there digs me! TOP RIGHT: Jersey, but she ' s perfect for you. BOTTOM LEFT: Calm down boys, we realize this is your first time drinking German Beer. BOTTOM RIGHT: Here ' s to my next bratwurst, bag of potato chips, and bowl of cheerios, 26 October Fest

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A WEEKEND WITH THE PARENTS fter half a semester at Regis, most students feel a little twinge of home sickness, or at least the urge to see the parents and have a heart to heart talk about life at college. This year for 116 students, this became a reality, although it wasn ' t them going home, but their families coming to the college. The planning tor such an event begins months in advance with hotel arrangements, printing of invitation, setting up numerous mini workshops, and chosing a band for the parents student mixer. This year Mary Fitzpatrick tackled the job with great confidence. On November 7th, parents began to arrive and check in, many having never seen the campus were given tours and got a chance to see where their sons and daughters were spending their college days. Often the parents had to gasp a they saw the rooms of their children, which usually consist of a collage of posters and pictures stuck on the wall, a wide variety of dirty clothing, and enough ski gear to outfit the U.S. Olympic Team. Friday evening there was the President ' s reception which gave all the parents a chance to get aquainted. This was followed by dinner at Saga. That night many parents attended the play Rosencratz and Guildenstern Are Dead, presented by the Regis Theatre. Saturday got off to a start with the Jesuit reception in Carroll Hall, which gave the parents a chance to meet with many of the faculty and check up on the student ' s performance. Mini — Workshops filled the afternoon and were a great success. Of special interest this year was The Challenge of International Terrorism, Celts and Conflict, Why Write? and Calligraphy . . . The Italic Hand. Saturday afternoon was free time for parents and students and many spend the time shoping and sight seeing. Saturday night brought the Parent-Student mixer which was a highlight for the weekend visit. The band City Lights thrilled the crowd as they danced into the night. Sunday bunch ended the weekend activities with wonderful foods for every taste. Mary thanked the people for their support, wished them a safe trip home, and gave a sigh of relief for getting through the whole thing without having a nervous break- down. Congratulations to a job well done! 28 P.i rents Weekend