St Josephs College - Phase Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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fjafeccel of like engage To Rev. Norman G. Koller, Dean of Men, is assigned the disciplinary func- tions of a boarding college for men. The youngster of the Board of Administra- tion through his genuine personality and knowledge of young men is performing his duties in a manner satisfactory to both the faculty and student body. Fr. Koller also serves as faculty military advisor, a position of paramount impor- tance to both the college and to the stu- dents. He is a member of the teaching staff of the Department of Religion. Fr. Koller received his A.B. degree from St. Joseph's College. The Chairmanship of the Department of Physical Education is held by Rev. Ed- ward M. Roof. Under his jurisdiction are all matters pertaining to the physical wel- fare of the student body. As President of the Athletic Board Fr. Roof is a member of the College Board of Administration. During his term of oflice the athletic teams of the college have risen to out- standing success in the Indiana Confer- ence. His chief concern is however not with providing the best equipment and train- ing for the varsities but in maintaining a thorough Physical Training program for all students. This year under his leader- ship a compulsory physical training pro- gram was introduced. 'E .w - , fi W wg., , . iff Q RIQVFREND NOIKNIAN C. KOl.I,ER, A.B Drum of Mru RFVIQREND EDWARD M. Roof, MA. Prcfxizfunl of Alblefir Board

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. 'Ai 1 . .i . RIAVFRI ND JOHN KI. SCI-ION, M.A. Tl't'llX1ll'l'l' E, iw' vi In-No l'llfNRN A. I.UcKs, Phil IJHIII of ffu'fi11ll1'.q1' '7fzey 14 mmulw Iffze Fr. John J. Schon, as Treasurer of the College is an indispensible member of the College's official family. Besides tabulat- ing the institution's debits and credits, Fr. Schon serves as procurator for the school, this year being faced with the problem of supplying food for over six hundred people, teachers, students and Workers, in times when rationing is the order of the day. Due to the increasing Weight of his po- sition, Fr. Schon has given up his duties as a teaching member of the staff. He at- tended the Universities of Indiana and Illinois. He received his Master's Degree from Catholic University of America. Fr. Henry A. Lucks, Dean of the Col- lege, and Registrar, has the task of keep- ing the curriculum of the College run- ning smoothly. Among his numerous duties are registration, arrangement of class and examination schedules, issuing of grades and general supervision of the teaching staff. His work this year has been compli- cated by the reports and information as- sociated with the Selective Service and the Military Reserves. Fr. Lucks is an active member of the Department of Philosophy. It has been through his efforts that the first year book was published by the students and at pres- ent he serves as Faculty Advisor of Phase.

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RI-v1t'R1 NI: SY1 VISSTPR H. HAIi'Tk-IAN, M.A. Sflfffflllli Dirf'1'fnV CEL-fy 'f .j,.,,,1.,., 5..vgs,,-:-. V 1 .9: -- ' jsfw,g,f4,'zgf -'-1,1 ' ., f- i N 4 1 ' ., 'S ,a 'S - . 4 ' ga X . .- H . 4 . Q1 Q V xc' ' N.: aa Q W kk fi U V- aw 4 I 21 J 4 X f -,Q I , a Rn vi mimi Tnoxms H. C,iROTIiNKA'l'l'I, M.A. f.if7llH'11Itlll, lJl'!7lH'fU1l'llf of Religion Saficf .fndbzuolfaan The Spiritual Director of the College is Fr. Sylvester H. Hartman, Whose name has been associated with the College over a long period of years. Fr. Hartman has conducted throughout the academic year a series of lectures on religious problems. Teaching in the Department of Philos- ophy, Fr. Hartman has seen his logic course develop into a 'imustn class on the schedule of all students. Among the pleas- ant memories of the Alma Mater for all alumni are those associated with the in- teresting hours spent in Fr. Hartman's classes. The crowning achievement of his teaching career was the completion of his logic text in November of 1936, the re- sult of years of careful thought and prep- aration in Scholastic Philosophy. The extensive program of the Depart- ment of Religion is under the guidance of Rev. Thomas H. Grotenrath. Under his direction a staff of priests, highly educated in Catholic institutions, stress not only the dogmas of the Catholic Church but also the practical problems of ethics and morals. Fr. Grotenrath attended Notre Dame University and received his Master's De- gree from Catholic University of Amer- ica. In addition to his Work in the Reli- gion Department, he teaches History and English.