1954Yearbook
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1954Yearbook
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Hanghian, Mohr and
Lee thought the test
was next week.
McDermott has all
the aces that
Mullins, Fagen,
Arnold and Smith
are looking for.
The separation from the lay department
which its function demands has not in the
least degree lessened the influence of the Seminary on the College; rather the contrary.
There is, on the part of the Seminary department, an attitude, part and parcel of their very
constitution, which affects their every activity.
That determination and singularity of purpose which makes their lay classmates shriek
as they see the curve widen is the same quality that makes the "churchies" an indispensable part of every cheering section and a formidable foe in any contest on any field.
Their restriction to the campus is at once
cause for a deeper interest in the College as
their home, school, and playground, and a basis
for a more objective outlook toward outside
affairs.
With emphasis on Philosophy, Latin, and
Gregorian Chant, the Seminarians are subject
to the general academic procedures of the College. They are housed separately, however, in
Ambrose Hall, and have their own chapel, dining, and recreation facilities.
Living a community life, they find time for
many activities among themselves. The Manning Club, founded originally as a debating
society, now functions as a clearing house for
all Seminary activities, such as the variety
show or the building of the homecoming float.
The Rural Life Club furnishes a source of information for men who are potentially rural
pastors. There is a large and active intra-sem-
inary athletic league which operates in every
season. The Choir, under the direction of Father Madsen, furnishes the College religious
music, and the Sacristans care for the upkeep
of the chapels and the serving of all ceremonies. There is a large group which works
with the children at Saint Vincent's Home.
Priests in residence in the Seminary are
Fr. Ed O'Connor, Rector; Fr. Francis Griffith,
Spiritual Director; Fr. Lawrence Soens, and
Fr. John Smith.
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Lee thought the test
was next week.
McDermott has all
the aces that
Mullins, Fagen,
Arnold and Smith
are looking for.
The separation from the lay department
which its function demands has not in the
least degree lessened the influence of the Seminary on the College; rather the contrary.
There is, on the part of the Seminary department, an attitude, part and parcel of their very
constitution, which affects their every activity.
That determination and singularity of purpose which makes their lay classmates shriek
as they see the curve widen is the same quality that makes the "churchies" an indispensable part of every cheering section and a formidable foe in any contest on any field.
Their restriction to the campus is at once
cause for a deeper interest in the College as
their home, school, and playground, and a basis
for a more objective outlook toward outside
affairs.
With emphasis on Philosophy, Latin, and
Gregorian Chant, the Seminarians are subject
to the general academic procedures of the College. They are housed separately, however, in
Ambrose Hall, and have their own chapel, dining, and recreation facilities.
Living a community life, they find time for
many activities among themselves. The Manning Club, founded originally as a debating
society, now functions as a clearing house for
all Seminary activities, such as the variety
show or the building of the homecoming float.
The Rural Life Club furnishes a source of information for men who are potentially rural
pastors. There is a large and active intra-sem-
inary athletic league which operates in every
season. The Choir, under the direction of Father Madsen, furnishes the College religious
music, and the Sacristans care for the upkeep
of the chapels and the serving of all ceremonies. There is a large group which works
with the children at Saint Vincent's Home.
Priests in residence in the Seminary are
Fr. Ed O'Connor, Rector; Fr. Francis Griffith,
Spiritual Director; Fr. Lawrence Soens, and
Fr. John Smith.
Page 77
Publisher
Capitol Engraving Company
Date
1954
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
Identifier
http://cdm16810.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16810coll2/id/723