St Procopius Academy - Procopian Yearbook (Lisle, IL)

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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

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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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ig? Seated, left to right: Dr. S. Krupka, Presidentg Rt. Rev. Abbot Ambrose W. Kovac, Sr., retiring president. Standing: Rev. Valentine Skluzacek, O.S.B., Treasurerg N. Esser, Vice President, Miles, Recording Secretary, Rev. Mathias Kucera, O.S.B., Executive Secretary. yffzfmfz ' The St. Procopius College Alumni Association was re-organized this year, and on the basis of its operation through the past year, promises to be a permanent and successfully functioning organization. In August of 1951, Abbot Ambrose appointed Father Mathias Kucera, O.S.B., as Executive Secretary of the association. Since the terms of office of the last set of officers had expired, Father Mathias called a meeting of the association for October 27. A revised constitution and by-laws were unanimously ratified and an Executive Board was elected according to the new constitution at this meeting. The new Board members, whose term of office will expire on june 50, 1955, are: Dr. Stanley Krupka, Presidentg Nicholas Esser, Vice Presidentg john Miles, Recording Secretaryg Rev. Valentine Skluzacek, O.S.B., Treasurerg Rev. Mathias Kucera, O.S.B., Executive Secretary, William Kovac, Sr., Joseph Rodino, Thmoas Fitzmaurice, Rev. Stanley Vesely, O.S.B., Rev. Albert Ondriska, O.S.B. The first affair sponsored by this new Executive Board was a series of four smokers: in Aurora on january 25, on Chicago's South Side on january 26, in Gary, Indiana on February 2 and in Berwyn on February 8. All were successful, and accomplished their main purpose of re-uniting alumni who had not seen each other for years. Since january, each issue of the Procopian News has been sent to Alumni in Service by first class mail with the compliments of the Associaiton.