St Vincent College - Tower Yearbook (Latrobe, PA)

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,W Q0 s Z' -- '4 IK fi A -F sap, 43? W' g Q Beginning outside the Library. . . . . . seniors proceed across cam- . . . and file into the Memorial pus .... Building. a ' emhling For many it will be the last time that they will walk across the familiar campus, the last time they will see the buildings and trees and familiar faces . . . the last time .... But appreciation has reached its peakg apprecia- tion for the University and for what it has given them during the past four wonderful years. 184

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Thomas E. Murray, member of the Unlted States Atomic Energy Commission, was the principal speaker at commence- ment exercises. Mr. Murray, who has two members of his family in the Jesuit order, received an honorary degree from the Unlversity during the program. The theme of his address was our ethical and religious heritage is the soul of our way of life. Air Force R.O.T.C. ca- dets received commis- sions at commence- ment exercises. W. K. Joyce, master of ceremonies on gradu- ation night, heads the procession of nota- bles. Alphabetizing diplo- mas presents itself as a difficult task for two cadets. 183

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h an r Ia 3 t a A last-minute check must al- ways precede the closing event in the life of a senior. Under the able direction of William Kelly Joyce, Professor of Law, all de- gree recipients go through a routine of preparation for the evenlng's Commencement. How- ever, such a procedure is always accompanied by ever-increasing anxiety as the big moment draws near.