In 1885, the central unit of Ambrose
Hall was dedicated on its present site.
This same year the college was incorporated as a "literary, scientific, and
religious institution." Although it was
officially known as St. Ambrose seminary until 1908,…
During World War II, the location St.
Ambrose was chosen as a base for the
training of United States Naval officers.
Because of this arrangement, in October,
1945, Secretary James V. Forrestal,
bestowed the U.S. Navy's Certificate of
Commendation on…
LEFT: The Chapel of Christ the King was completed in the fall of 1953 to serve the Christian community. Adjacent to the chapel is Hayes Hall, which serves as residence for seminarians and also classroom space. LOWER LEFT: The barracks became the home…
Two attempts to merge with Marycrest College were both deflated. After much anticipation and planning for
Newman College (the name that the new college was to obtain), the merger remains for many a dream that
practically touched the surface of…
LEFT: "Moon" Mullins, the well-known coach of
the Ambrose football squad of earlier years.
BELOW: Jim Davis, trapped, completely his
handwriting just in time.
LOWER LEFT: The "Oaks" grow and bear an
abundance of nuts.
ABOVE: Swinger Dave Burke gives a smile to
his audience.
ABOVE: Cultured, dapper, sophisticated
editor of the Paper SAC, Terry Shelton,
makes and ___ of himself at mug shot ses-
makes
sion for the '73 "Oaks
"Gitten Ejucated"
Since on this campus, stepped I
some four whole years ago.
To 'temp to learn the Kings' English,
and of course to make more doe,
My eyes were widely woken
to a countless number of things
like student demonstrations
those unlawful…
AMERICA
We're demanding of you — that which you yourself have not obtained,
For the unliberated can not set us free,
An umbilical cord to Mother England remains attached,
As her blood of custom and social norm flows fluently in your…
ABOVE: The St. Ambrose Orchestra of 1902-03
included eighteen members which provided the
entertainment of the students in that year.
Mr. Gerzina, Band Director, conducts lessons and practice sessions with his
students of today.
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Editor
& Staff
RIGHT: As usual Terry Shelton out on a limb.
BELOW: The staff of every publication is a solid
foundation. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Krieger, Helen Schwartzhoff, Jack Gilroy, Celeste Bremer,
Terry Shelton, Pete Grady, Bruce Lobach.
