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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XLII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, December 10, 1965 No. 9 Joan Bouise Cops Top Blue Key Honors Pilie, Regents Chairman, Attacks Educational Trend By GEOFFREY BROWN Dianne L. Griffon, Thomas R. Lacour, Dwight D. Merkl, Sheila A. Molligan, and Brian R. O'Callaghan. Also Roberta A. Oubre, Sheila G. Palmisano, William L. Peters 111, Jay C. Pigg Jr., Paul S. Rowland, Walter D. Sagrera, Thomas J. Sartory, Denise A. Schoen, Sister Carmel Seghers, C.S.J., Robert F. Tarpy, Valerie L. Thibodaux, Peter H. Van Auken, and Lynda A. Willoz. Junior*: Brenda A. Acosta, Edward V. Brown, Ronald W. Busuttil, Marie J. Callery, David E. Caruso, Louis J. Castaining, Jr., Rosemary A. Charbonnet, Valerie J. Conner, Barbara J. Correnti, Peter J. Dapremont, Francisco J. Garcia, Robert H. Giardina and Kathy M. Hebert. Also Richard A. Lazzara, Patrick G. McLeod, Harold M. Messmer, Jr., Judith A. Murphy, John A. Ncale, Warren M. Pulich Jr., Laurent J. Roger 11, Victor J. Salzer, Paul A. Tibbits and Donald J. Voorhies.Sophomores : Donald E. Borey, Carol A. Ehrhard, Sharon A. Favre, Lybb M. Fitzpatrick, Donald A. Greco, Jacqueline L. Jones, Susan M. Lauxman, Joan A. Leckert, Howard S. Linzy, Mary J. Liuzza, Michael P. Morgan, Richard G. Ness, Gary E. San- The trend to more specialized education, one of several problems arising from automation and technological progress, was attacked by Louis H. Pilie, chairman of Loyola's Board of Regents, in his address to the Homecoming Honors convocation Monday morning in the Field-  house. Pilie emphasized that this trend should be resisted and that a more general, liberal arts education should be encouraged. "Our greatest promise rests in constant improvement of liberal, full-purpose education," he said. Four Loyola alumni of the golden anniversary class, 1915, and 93 outstanding students were honored at the convoca- The four alumni were the only members of the class of 1915 able to attend out of a total of 13 surviving graduates of that year. Edward E. Levy Jr., president of the Loyola alumni association, introduced the four who were then presented with plaques by the Very Rev. Andrew C. Smith, S.J., president of the university. They were: George D. Comeaux, John R. Germany, William D. Roussel and Harold B. Williams. HONORED IN absentia were the other nine members of the class of 1915, Rene J. Bienvenu, Mertie M. Bloom, Joseph L. Boyd, Alvin S. Briz- E. Ewing, Conrad L. O'Neill, Joseph M. Rault and Anna B. Schneider. Outstanding students of last year were introduced by the deans of their respective schools and colleges, and received certificates of their achievement from Fr. Smith. The students honored had maintained a minimum grade point average of 3.5 during the 1964-65 academic year. They represented all five of Loyola's schools and colleges and the evening division. The convocation opened with a prayer by the university chaplain, the Rev. Joseph Molloy, S.J. This was followed by presentation of colors and the national anthem. A benediction, given by the Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., moderator of the alumni association, closed the event. Students honored at the convocation were, from the college of arti and sciences, seniors: Melodye M. Bassett, Mary L. Billingsley, William M. Broderick, Gary F. Carroll, Ann M. Cassagne, Michael B. Davis, Julie A. Fitte, honors in the individual competition singing, "When I Fall in Love," at the 28th annual Blue Key Talent Nite held Tuesday in the field house. Gene Fleusche, a freshman in Music school, won second place with a mon-  ologue satirizing an oldtime southern politician, entitled "Eugene Herman Talmadge."Third place went to Janet Theriot, A&S senior, who sang, "Adele's Laughing Song" from Die Fledermaus by Strauss. In the variety act competition, the brothers of Upsilon Beta Lambda social fraternity won first place with a musical skit satirizing the Great Society and draft-card burners (I'd rather light than fight") called "How to Succeed in Birdland Without Really Flying." It was the fourth consecutive win for ÜBL. Second place went to Theta Phi Alpha social sorority and their musical skit depicting the creation of man, billed as "Once Upon a Temptation." Med Techs' dance routine called "Town and Country" copped third place. Mogan David and the Grapes of Wrath, a rock-and-roll group equipped with a-go-go girls, won first place in the group competition, with their renditions of "We Gotta Get Outta Dis Place" and "Get Offa My Cloud." The Holinshed Singers, a folk-singing group, won second place with "Very Last Day" and "A'Solin'." Third place went to the Out Crowd of Loyola, a vocal jazz group, that sang, "Air from Suite No. 3 in D" by Bach and a modern jazz number called "Bluesette," composed by Matt Lanius their leader. The show, sponsored by Blue Key National Honor fraternity, presented Loyola's Homecoming Court featuring Queen Margaret Cloutier and her maids: Jane Maher, Kathie Pearse, Susan Breaud, Mary Ann Sterck, Dianne Ragan and Sally Droppelman. The queen and her court, elected by the student body, were introduced by Marcel Garsaud, moderator of Blue Key. Queen Cloutier was crowned on stage by Tek Bassham, last year's queen. Ken Sills, president of the Loyola chapter of Blue Key, served as master of ceremonies. Tom Sartory, member of Blue Key, was stage manager. Judges in the talent competition were Bob Carr, WDSUTV and radio personality, Ted Demuth of Tul a n e Music school and James Perry, amusement editor of the State-Item. A special guest appearance was made by the Cottage Singers, a Loyola folk-singing group and winners at last year's show. The capacity crowd of 3100 heard them sing "Winkin, Blinkin and Nod." Blue Key Talent Night is just one of the events during Homecoming Week, and money made from the show goes to Loyola's improvement fund. Old Grads Welcomed By RUDY ELDER Fr. Doyle Speaks Homecoming '65 was officially opened Sunday at Holy Name church with the celebration of Loyola's annual alumni Mass. The Rev. Edward A. Doyle, S.J., academic vice-president of Loyola, told alumni that the importance of Christian education cannot be overemphasized.Stressing Pope Paul Vl's recent Declaration of Christian Education, Father Doyle outlined the Catholic's duty toward his schools. "First," said Father Doyle, "we must be committed in our homes, recognizing that we teach our children what to respect and what to scorn, what to love and what to hate. "Secondly, we must become involved in activity affecting our schools," he said. "We must preserve the right of parents to choose the school of their choice. "Critics claim the day of Catholic schools and colleges is over," Father Doyle said, "but in reality faculties and students in Catholic colleges and schools are better qualified than ever before. And the best is yet to come." Doyle told alumni to be totally committed, involved, loyal and perseverent in Christian education, and in so doing to make this homecoming a homecoming of Christ. Mass celebrant was the Very Reverend Andrew C. Smith, S.J., president of Loyola. At a breakfast after the Mass, Hartley Kingsmill, chairman of 19fi5 alumni fund drive, announced that $87,521, the highest total in history, has already been contributed by 1731 donors. A total of $100,000 is expected to be reached during December. Plaques were awarded to IAC Signs Contract With AID Officials of Loyola's Inter- American center signed an agreement with the Agency for International Development of the U. S. Dept. of State Monday to continue the center's training program for another year. According to Mr. George Flanagan, executive director of the center, the newly-signed amendment to the original contract will extend the life of the Inter-American center at least until Oct. 31, 1966. The contract will bring the total investment of the federal government in both this year's and last year's programs to $587,051. It will also increase the number of Central American and Panamanian leaders trained at the center from 179 last year to a total of 360. The agreement, which became effective Nov. 1, will enable the Inter-American center, a department of the Institute of Human Relations, to conduct five more six-week training sessions in addition to the one now in progress. A Last Tribute Three weeks ago The Maroon ran a letter from an officer in Viet Nam requesting soap. Two weeks ago the soap drive started in response to the officer's plea had spread around the state and nation. This week the officer is dead. (apt. Ronald F. Rod was no stranger to Loyola, whether conducting a freshman military science class or standing at attention for the passing in review of the drill squads. Consistently, he was an example to ROTC students of what dedication to one's country is. "The military situation is one for which I am prepared, as I am a professional soldier," he wrote in a recent letter. Too often one equates the professional soldier with the unthinking, conscienceless automaton who in war is nothing more than the killer-beast and whose peacetime life is an anachronism, ('apt. Rod was living testimony that a professional soldier can conduct himself with nobility both on and off the battlefield. He was a friend. It is ironic the things that come to one's mind when confronted with the death of a former friend and superior; the sympathetic understanding of student problems, the characteristic statement: "I volunteered because there's a job over there that has to be done, and I would rather go than have any of you go." In Viet Nam, at war, these personal characteristics persisted. His fervent desire to help the poverty-stricken refugees of Due Pho was evident in his letter. "The role of civil administrator to 10,000 frightened, homeless refugees is a new challenge to me. I have given the children dry milk and soon hope to build a school. I am also distributing basic medical supplies." In the span of two months, a man'started a campaign to help the needy, turned it into a growing success, and has died. The soap drive goes on, along with his memory in the minds and hearts of the Vietnamese. ('apt. Ronald F. Rod will lie remembered by friends, whether they be in New Orleans or Due Pho, not as the highly specialized professional soldier he was, but as the sincere dedicated man he was . A friend. S.P. See CONVOCATION,, page 3 See MASS, page 3 Maroon would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years. The spirit of the Yultide season is one of sentiment, warmth and deep Christian tradition. It is a time for praise. It is a time for forgiveness. It is a time for joy. But most of all, the Holiday Season is a time to get together with good friends, review the past and speculate on the future year. We of the Maroon would like to thank all those who make it possible for us to put out a newspaper that the students, faculty and administration can be proud to call their own. We would also like to take this time to thank those who work on our staff as reporters and contributors. The Maroon is a joint effort, an effort which we hope has succeeded in conveying the campus news and supplying reading entertainment for our audience. And so once more we of the Maroon wish you all the Merriest of Holiday seasons. —THE MAROON STAFF