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              The Loyola Maroon VOL. XXIX, X-258 Loyola University, New Orleans, March 28, 1952 No. 19 Fr. Donnelly Assumes Presidential Duties I The Very Rev. W. Patrick Donnelly, S. J., took office Wednesday as president of Loyola university. His appointment by the Very Rev. John B. Janssens, S. J., general of the Society of Jesus in Rome, was announced Tuesday night by the Very Rev. E. Cecil Lang, S. J., acting provincial of the New Orleans Jesuit Province. Fr. Donnelly replaces the Rev. Thomas J. Shields, S. J., president of Loyola since 1945. The 44 year old president come* to Loyola from Spring Hill College, Mobile, where he ha* been president since 1946. From 1942 to 1946 he was principal of Jesuit high school here. "Fr. Donnelly does not come to New Orleans as a stranger," Fr. Shields said. "His genial manner has won him a host of friends when he was principal of Jesuit high school. He is a highly capable executive and Loyola will take great strides under his administration."A native of Augusta, Ga., the tall, lean priest joined the Jesuit* in September, 1927. He finished his "classical studies" at St. Charles college in Grand Coteau, "philosophical studies" at St. Louis university, and his "theological studies" at St. Mary's college in Kansas. He was ordained there on June 26, 1940. Fr. Donnelly received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and his Master of Arts in History, both at St. Louis university in 1933 and 1934. "Generally, a Jesuit in such an administrative position, serve* a term of three or more years, rarely exceeding six," Fr. Shields explained. Of himself, president for nearly seven years, Fr. Shields said he would probably remain at Loyola "for some weeks yet." Fr. Donnelly, who will also be rector of the Jesuit community at the university, arrived from Spring Hill Tuesday. He is being succeeded there by the Very Rev. Sidney Tonsmeyer, S. J. Father Shields will remain for awhile to help acquaint the new president with the problems he is to face as president of Loyola, and to help him make the contacts so necessary in administration work. Mr. I. A. Timmreck, will assist the new president in secretarial | duties. Rev. George T. Bergen, S.J. Rev. W. P. Donnelly, S.J. Fr. Bergen Appointed New Spring Hill Deon The Rev. George T. Bergen, S. J., has been transferred in his duties as assistant dean of faculties to Spring Hill college in Mobile, Alabama, announced the Rev. Edward A Dovle S. J., dean of faculties. Fr. Bergen assumes his y ' new duties April 1. Spring Hill's new assistant dean, had been acting as dean of faculties here since 1950 when the Rev. A. William Crandell, S. J., was transferred. He took over as assistant dean of faculties when Father Doyle came to Loyola as dean of faculties. Active in Thespians, of which he wu faculty moderator, Fr. Bergen attended to lighting and ■cenic work. "He wu a driving force which contributed so much to the group'* present luccen," according to George Kelly, Thespian president. In his scenery and lighting for the Ydemoc comedy group's presentation of "South Pacific," Fr. Bergen won additional laurels. "In administrative duties, Fr. Bergen was an able head," Fr. Doyle said. "He will be a strong administrative asset on any University's faculty." Zinzer Writes Passion Play For Thespians "Pilate," an original passion play by Director Leo C. Zinser, will be presented by Thespians Monday through Friday of Holy Week in Marquette auditorium at 8:30 p.m. The Paition Play chalk* up two more firsts for Thespians, since George Kelly, filling in for the ailing Zin»er, direct* hi» first production, and Leo Zinser hat his first venture as a playwrite.Portraying the title role of "Pilate" will be Bill Redman. Anna Copponex will perform as Pilate's wife, "Procla." Claude Riche and Richard Smith will be seen as "Caiphas" and "Annas," respectively, while Ted Pfister will play "Glaucus," a Roman Lieutenant. Sally McNamara will be Mary Magdalene, • Thespian newcomer Melvin Graziano plays the role of Centus, a Roman investigator.Several other parts are still uncast.************* * ********** Met Opera Finals Feature Loyolan Charles Caruso Charles Caruso, 'SO Music graduate, will sing in the finals of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on WSMB. He advanced to the finals by defeating two opponents last week, and will meet the winner of the other bracket, decided two weeks ago. The announcement came from Mrs. Dorothy Hulse, Music School voice instructor.The tenor sings under the name of "Charles Anthony." ************************ Med Techs Slate Annual TNT Show The annual "TNT VI" scholarship show given by medical-technology students, will be presented Friday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m., in Holy Name Auditorium, according to Dr. John G. Arnold, director. "The show has a circus theme, with the accessories of clowns, animal acts, tumbling, and novelties amply provided," Dr. Arnold said. Guest artists for the show include Audrey Schuh, soprano, '50 med-tech graduate; Dr. Lucien C. Delery, who will play the Hammond organ; and Dr. Meffre R. Matta, who is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians."As the show falls in an accelerated year, there will be two mistresses of ceremonies, Claire Rodriguez and Laurie Coco," Dr. Arnold concluded. Fr. Whelan Writes Book About Catholic Colleges The Rev. James F. Whelan, S. J., Chairman of the Department of Education, has recently written a book entitled, "Catholic Colleges of The United States of America at The Middle of The Twentieth Century." Publication date is set tentatively at April 6. "The work will be of use to members of the National Catholic Education Association," Fr. Whelan said, "for it gives a composite survey of factual information concerning Catholic Colleges of arts and sciences." Explanation of statistical material presented is curtailed, and only what is necessary for an understanding of the work is presented, Fr. Whelan said. The purpose of the work is to make the content available for constructive thought and recommendations. In general the essential interpretations and conclusions are left to the reader. Content includes: Ownership and groups conducting the CathlieCathlie Colleges of the U. S. that are members of the Association; the teaching of religion; religious activities other than formal courses in religion; scholastic philosophy; borderline subjects and religion of members of the faculty. Rev. James F. Whelan, S.J. Monday WWL Marks 30 Years' Radio Service by Cloe Huth Lo.'ola-operated radio station WWL celebrates Monday 30 yeaTs of broadcasting service to New Orleans. Wha. began in the days of the Sheik of Araby, the Charle&on and the Argonne Forest, has now in the days of the Atomic Male, the Mambo and the Inchon Invasion become a far reaching, ever expanding ctlossus. The latt Rev. Edward Cassidy, S. J., deeded to put the small Loyola hati station in business. So on Manh 31, 1922, on $400 and ingenetity, WWL was born with 10 watte to its credit, becoming the first radio station of the Deep South. By 1935 VWL became affiliated with tht Columbia Broadcasting System and two years later it was ptoud to announce: the familiar "This is your 50,- 000 watt, clear-channel station WWL in New Orleans, owned and operated by Loyola University of ihe South." It rales high in the field of local productions. Sixteen years ago "D|wnbusters" took to the air and until today it is the perennial favoriU eyeopener. The first to broadclst Sunday Mass, they now Ceylon Week April 27-26 Ceylon Mission Week will be held April 21—26, sponsored by St. John Berchmans sodality of the school of Pharmacy. Each of the 10 campus sodalities is at work on its own project in connection with Ceylon Mission Week. These projects include cake and candy sales, an exhibit of mission groups, and a moving picture of the Ceylon missions. Hours of prayer are now being offered for the missions, and in connection with Ceylon Week, sodalists are writing to missionaries. A spiritual banquet is being given to His Holiness, Pope Pius XII by all sodalities and sponsored by the student body. Jesuit Claims Commies Nat Necessarily Russian Tha Russian people are not a part of the Communist regim; but are the victims of it. There are millions of in concentration camps, and there are constant uprisings, according to the Rev. Andrei Ouroussoff, S. J. Speiking Monday at the third Loyola University Forum, the son of a Russian prince and the onV Russian Jesuit in America, said, "For this reason it is wiong to say the Russians are sheading Communism. "My country is now occupied Dy an interior enemy, which has killed 30,000,000 Russian people under the Communitt regime," he said. "The Communists are so powerul in Russia because they took :ontrol when men were searching for a solution to overcome the human injustices of the industrial revolution." "Rusiia by nature it social, and the people find it Hard to be alone and mind their own businesa. The Rusaian wants to give hit good to others," the Jesuit said in hi* talk on "Life in Ruaaia Today." "The 'middle man' believes in the importance of his own interest first, then his family, county, and so on; but the Bolshevick believes in the idea of world revolution first; secondly, his own interest, his county, etc.. (See Radio, page 3) (See Life In . . . page 5)