St Josephs College - Phase Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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FOR FUTURE The statue of Father Seifert, the college’s first president is the best known statue on campus out¬ side of those in the Grotto, and the most-used back¬ ground for pictures outside of the pond. The crucifix behind the Grotto is one of the most lonely scenes on campus. It will bring memories of many a quiet hour of meditation. Everyone who has ever been to the college since the Grotto was built has gone to the woods behind the Publications Building and seen the statue of Christ’s Agony. Softly illuminated through a blue skylight, this cave-like room is a landmark and show- place. And who won’t remember the Stations of the Cross on the way to the Grotto? Although never used for official functions, unofficially they are the quiet witnesses of many a quiet supplication.

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ARE MADE OF THESE A concrete reminder of approaching Christmas is the crib with its halo of statuettes depicted Christ’s birth. The two statues set in niches at the top of the Ad Building are not as noticeable as the Twin Towers because they aren’t as large, or the statue of Father Seifert because they aren’t on the ground, but none-the-less they are landmarks and memorable scenes. Benediction is a daily campus event which officially closes the day just as Mass opens it. One feels at peace with God and the world when the day is thus ended. The solemn feast of Christmas finds the Chapel decorated for the coming of the Christ-child. This is Christmas at St. Joseph’s. The campus, as seen from the highway, is one of the most scenic views in this part of the country. This scene, or one like it in another sea¬ son, will probably be the one remembered as St. Joseph—the college. The Infirmary will always be remembered as the place for free cold pills, and the porch swings which were never empty in fair weather.

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REMINISCING The sundial at the corner of the library is often passed by; but it is one of the many things that make St. Joe St. Joe, not Xavier or Butler. The highest structure on campus is a huge pot on stilts with St. Joseph’s College” painted on it. This unofficial flagpole for Beat Valpo” pennons is the water tower. The flagpole with its streaming flag at the entrance to campus is a universal memorable scene. How many other campuses, industries, and museums have this demonstration of patriotism at their entrances? On Science Day the students of chemistry, biol¬ ogy, geology, and physics show off what they have learned during the past year to visitors and the rest of the student body. Whether it was the spec¬ tacular jet engine or the information demonstration on soaps, there was something of interest to all.