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1966 Yearbook

1966 Yearbook

Title

1966 Yearbook

Description

It was chug, chug as these freshmen learned that being a
locomotive is fun, especially when initiation time is upon us.
One can see nearly anything being done as the seniors put the
freshmen through their paces. But it was soon over and done.
A familiar sight on campus is the shrine to the Blessed Virgin
Mary to the rear of Ambrose Hall. During the month of May the
seminarians say the rosary outside at the shrine.
SIGNS OF SEASON
Registration,Initation
Chaplain, reminded the students that they have a specific
purpose—to learn. He stressed that the keyword is "balance" between the world of the ivory tower and action
in the world. A student's primary concern is learning.
He suggested Cardinal Newman's definition of a gentleman as a guide: One who is sensitive to the rights of
others, uses proper language and has appropriateness of
dress. One who tries to understand the personality of
the man named Jesus will find what he was. Be genuine
September 28 was the day set aside for the last day of registration for the fall semester. Professors representing the various
departments were in the faculty lounge to assist the late
registrants.
To every college student who has lived away from home the
post office with its lines of mail boxes is a welcome sight when
there is something in it and a sorrowful sight when it is empty.

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/149