St Josephs College - Phase Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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Rev. Henry A. Lucks is one of the mainstays of St. loseph's Col- lege: His office of Dean of Studies and Registrar are in themselves evi- dence of his important position. Father Lucks is also a member of the board of administration, the' faculty adviser of Phase, and an in- structor of several branches of phil- osophy, having received his Ph.D. at Catholic University. REV. HENRY A. LUCKS, Ph.D Dean of Studies The task of keeping discipline' in St. joseph's College falls upon the able shoulders of Rev. Norman Koller, by virtue of his position as Dean of Men. This office is one of the most difficult to fill while still remain- ing in the good favor of the stu- dents, but Father Koller has very successfully accomplished both. He is also a member of the board of administration and of the Civil- ian Morale Committee. REV. NORMAN C-. KOLLER. Dean of lvlen r '-:--' l , s t We g KW,-3 Q at an xv N ,A was Sir Q 't 'H f SE e i 1 xv' , my 1 42 Ac Y v 1, Qt g vc f Q R' I i ii , f -

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Probably the most reoccurring name on the records of the student enrollment during St. loseph's fifty some years' existence is the name, Dirksen. Mr. Frank Dirksen was a member of the first class ever to enroll at St. loseph's College in l89l. This gentleman, who later became a school teacher in Ohio and who personally gave his child- ren their primary training, sent his four sons to St. loseph's College. Of these' four, three have received the Sacrament of Holy Orders: Aloys, ColIegeville's presidentg Cle- tus, a member of St. loseph's fac- ultyg and Richard, a pastor at Ft. Wayne', Indiana. A The Very Rev. Aloys H. Dirksen, S. T. D., was born july l2, l9Ol in Egypt, Ohio. After his theological instruction at St. Charles Seminary Carthagena, Ohio, he was ordained in l926. Page twenty-four r COLLEGE PRESIDENT Father Dirksen began his tenure of office at the same time that this year's graduating class launch ed its career. The Seniors are proud of the honor to be in his first grad uating class. Three more years of study at Catholic - University, after having taught one year at St. loseph's, en- titled him to his Doctor's degree in Sacred Theology. As a partial ful- fillment of the requirements of this coveted degree, Father Dirksen wrote an extensive dissertation upon The New Testament Con- cept of lVletanoia , which traces the various interpretations of re- pentance down through the' ages. After spending several years at St. Charles' Seminary in the capac- ity of professor of Sacred Scripture and of Hebrew, Father Dirksen was appointed President of St. loseph's College in the fall of l938. As an authority on Sacred Scrip- ture, Father Dirksen was a member of the Revision Committee of the English New Testament, which was prepared by the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

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f Y t it DEPARTMENT Cl-IAIRMEN oi' 1 A broad curriculum of studies for a general cultural educa- tion with opportunities for specialized work is the theme of in- struction at St. joseph's College. Some subjects which neces- sarily form the basis for a liberal arts education are required of each student, such as philosophy, English, and religion. Other courses of study are elected by the student. Suggested programs, however, which are outlined by the college, serve as guides for those desiring an Arts or Science degree, a high school teacher's license, or are merely preparing for a medical or engineering school. ln order to realize its goal, the college curriculum is divided into nine departments of instruction. The department of Classical Latin and Greek. The cultural through these courses cannot be purpose of serving as a foundation The chairman of this department Ph.D. Languages has two divisions, and practical values gained over-stressed, especially their for our own English language. is Rev. Anthony B. Paluszak, The other department of languages is headed by another Doctor of Philosophy, Rev. joseph A. Hiller. Under the general title of Modern Foreign Languages due recognition is given to German, French, and Spanish. Realizing that the liberal educat- ed man must have some acquaintance with foreign languages, these courses are made available to all students. Those scholars contemplating professional careers are strongly encouraged to make use of these electives. For those young men who are interested in athletics and who desire to become coaches or instructors in high schools, a complete program in Physical Education is offered. A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education may be obtained after tour years of instruction. Rev. Edward E. Roof, .A., has charge of this department which embraces health a natomy, history of physical education, and ioaching. , li W, ii fy , N X ' V l 0. V M ts ., Ph.D., ' Chairman, Classical ' Language ' Rev. Anthony B. Paluszak, Rev. joseph A. Hiller, Ph.D., Rev. Edward E. Roof, M.A., Rev. Walter T Pax Ph D Chairman, Modern Foreign Chairman, Physical Educa- Chairman, Philosophy and Language tion Education