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1966 Yearbook

1966 Yearbook

Title

1966 Yearbook

Description

On the roads leading to Davenport
the traveler now sees a large white
sign. It welcomes them to Davenport
from St. Ambrose and Marycrest
Colleges. These signs are the work
of the combined student councils of
the schools. Obviously some of the
erectors have problems getting it
straight.
Students Finalize Registration, Secure IDs
& Religion; Mr. Arthur J. Yonke, Education; and Mr.
John Killion, Librarian. Plans for the year were outlined,
committee assignments were released, and the order of
events for the first week were reviewed. A social hour,
in the College Center followed adjournment.
New students arrived on Sunday, September 19.
Father John Smith, Chaplain, offered a noon Mass for the
students and visitors. A convocation at 1:30 P.M. followed the luncheon. The President, Rt. Rev. Msgr. S. G.
Menke, welcomed the students, parents and their friends.
A briefing on College procedures followed.
The day ended on a musical note as a mixer for
The traditional college registration lines also mean identification
pictures. Fr. Thomas Taylor and Mr. Thomas Grady shoot.
"Freshmen Only" was held in the College Center for the
beginners of St. Ambrose and Marycrest.
The Class of 1969 spent the next few days learning
the procedures and tribulations of college life. An orientation for new students was guided by the Council.
The year began—by plane, train, bus and car returned the community to start the new year. This entails
completion of registration, I. D. pictures, and yearbook
photos.
Traditionally the opening Mass was on Thursday during the eleven o'clock hour. The first concelebrated Mass
at St. Ambrose was offered. In the homily Father Smith,
This is registration. It means orange I.B.M. cards and waiting.
For the faculty it means answering many questions, many times.

Publisher

The Consolidated Graphic Arts Corporation, Canton, OH

Date

1966

Rights

St. Ambrose University 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803

Identifier

http://cdm16810.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16810coll2/id/148