St Procopius Academy - Procopian Yearbook (Lisle, IL)

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rv' Q5 'D ..f' ,W X Q 1 Martinekas, F., Radvansky, J., Kofile, C., Hardesty, E., Kmetz, A., Zeleznik, L., Pank- ratz, W., Lennon, O' i f I 3 Q 5: I f' I., 135 LQ Z' , N X I l ggi? - gl v . ... i ' 1 Miz 'WW A E ! 3 ,TD Books are more than paper and ink, cloth and glue-they are the custodians of truth and beauty throughout the ages. The greatest ideas of the greatest minds await the at- tention of eager young minds. While each generation benefits by the experience of civi- lization's centuries, none fails to add its own mite for unborn generations. Little wonder, then, that the library is the hearth about which the intellectual life of the collegiate com- munity gathers. The first function of the libarary is to preserve the best. Under the personal and ex- perienced attention of Father Adolph I-lrdlika, OSB, the library has grown from just a pile of books into an efficient and balanced collection of forty thousand volumes, each selected because it has a place in the education of young men. These books are augmented by over 150 periodicals in all fields of culture and science. And, in recent years, Micro- Film and Micro-Card equipment enables students to use publications available in these media. Experience confirms the compliments of recognized authorities that for an institu- tion of this size, the library collection is among the best. Yet a hungry man can starve in a well-stocked larder if he cannot get at the precious food. So. too. service through organization, instruction, and circulation is essential if a library is to truly serve its role in education. The use of a standard catalogue system, under the constant and patient care of Father Vitus Buresh, OSB, enables an item to be located in the matter of seconds. The educational program, taught as a part of the English courses. introduces and trains the collegian in the proper use of library tools. A supervised staff of student-librarians is always on duty to handle the requests of the students. The pleasant decor and atmosphere of the library encourage use of the library facilities. Attractive displays of current magazines and new book acquisitions invite examination. Quiet and comfortable nooks allow a relaxed perusal of a novel or news-magazine, while spacious and well-lit tables encourage the ambitions of the scholar. Convenient location and planned availability make the use of the library an experience, a joy.

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O X Atv Fr. Matthew OFFICERS Left to right: Lari, R., Bicek, H., Rychtarik, A., Spokas Martin Wittirig, Fulton, Harper, D. Lgdligflii Wu! The Science Club is composed of college students who are majoring in chemistry, phy- sics, or mathematics, The monthly meetings are concentrated on these three topics. Each speaker chooses one phase of .1 topic and explains it thoroughly. In this way a specific problem is discussed to the benefit of the students as well as the speaker who furthers his knowledge of the field into which he intends to enter. NX x 1 ,J-,R CV

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-E- Rev. Martin Horak, OSB Smdeu! Cbizpfaizz .2 -- - ' n J 3 - . i A! hh fi? .Vg 422 ll C' V777 6- Y 32 ff ' -4- -GQ? 232+ az, flffllfilxx I i Tnlg n . M' Q 19 Ji Ji Mies' U! cgi erm!! il Characteristic of a Benedictine institution are the Oblates of St. Benedict. This organization is unique on the campus in that it boasts no material benefits to its membership. The prime purpose of the Oblates of St. Benedict is to give greater praise to God and to gain greater spiritual benefits for themselves. It is in reality an exserction of the Bene- dictine family to the laity. The Oblates congregate in the Students' Chapel every Sunday to chant their Divine Office, and meet regularly for instructions on how to follow the teachings of St. Benedict towards a more perfect way of life. Although membership in this organization does not involve the making of vows, it is expected that thc Oblates idhcrc to their promises of tulltillmcnt of their duties s ' N i A A A ' IAQ K 7 ive, -j' X911 First row, left to right: Komechak, E., Kundrat, D., Holup, j., Perry, R., Zeleznik, R. Second row: Martin, R., Lennon, j., Pankratz, W., Barwig, N., Verespej, A., Hardesty, E. Third row: Reinke, F., Ondrak, B., Joyce, E., Poch J. DQ I9 v 1' SSX 49 0 Q Q., , -91. ,ff