The Xavier Herald "ALL-CATHOLIC"-TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS-1932-1959 "PUBLICATION OF DISTINCTION"-1954-1959

VOL. XXXIV XAVIER UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA., NOVEMBER, 1959 No.2 Distinguished Artists Select Winners With his Excellency, Archbishop J oseph Francis Rummel, offi­ cia ting ar the dedicatory ceremonies, the Young America 1959 Artists Show sponsored by Xavier University opened on November 1 and continued through November 15. The exhibition was held in the University auditorium, and was open w the public from 3 to 9 P.M. daily. of Art and Chairman of the Depart­ I van Mestrovic, world renowned ment of Art at the University of sculptor, whose works comprised a Notre Dame. Professor Sessler special exhibit of the show, was one holds membership as a Fellow in the of the distinguished guests present Royal Society of Art of Great Bri­ for the opening. Mr. Mestrovic is rain, and membership in the select Sister M. Lumna, Assistant Professor of Art at Xavier University, Stanley L. Sessler, Professor and Chairman now artist in residence at the Univer­ International Institute of Arts and of the Art Department of the University of Notre Dame, walch as His Excellency Archbishop Joseph Francis Rum­ sity of Notre Dame, and was the first Lerters. mel officially opens the Young America 1959 Artists' Show. Looking on arc Ivan Mestrovic, renowned international living artist to be honored by the On the panel with Mr. Sessler was sculptor and Numa J. Rousscve,Profcssor and Chairman of the Department of Art at Xavier Ul1 iversity. Metropolitan Museum of Art in New Mr. James A. Porter, Professor of ------1 York with a one man show. Art and chairman of the Art Depart­ Young Artists from aU over the ment at Howard University. Mr. Briefing Given Students United States submitted works in FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED Porter is a well recognized creative order to compete for the $4,000 in artist and art historian who has On Saturday, October 31 the Jury of Awards of the Young On Civil Service awards including a full tuition grad­ exhibited nationally. Professor Porter America 1959 Artists Show announced the winners of the $4,000 The student body of Xavier Uni­ uate art scholarship to the University has lectured extensively throughout in awards and scholarships in the national art exhibition sponsored versity was privileged to listen to a of Notre Dame. Works which were the United States on Fine Arts. He short briefing on the career oppor­ exhibited represented the efforts of received his training at Howard, by Xavier University as follows: tunities of the Federal Civil Service young artists who are either in the The $400 Smith-Parker award for bes t piece in the show was Columbia and New York Univer­ on Wednesday, OCt. 21, in the Uni­ process of completing their formal sities. Mr. Porter also attended the given to Robert Di Giovanni of Cold Spring-on-Hudson, New versity gymnasium. Mr. Harold professional training or who have com­ Sorbonne in Paris. York, for his oil, "Self-Portrait with Driftwood." The prize was Swan, Civil Service Investigator on a pleted it. The works of young artists Joining Professors Sessler and given by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew 1. Smith and William J. Parker, Jr. mission of recruitment, ourlined some from the following colleges and uni­ Porter was Mr. Milo Piuz, local New of the Major Civil Service programs versities were included in the show: Robert L. Bornhuetter of New Orleans artist who is a native of designed to bring into the Federal Michigan, Tulane, Texas, Southern Orleans won the ~250 Rev. and Mrs. Switzerland. Mr. Piuz received his jewelry, given by Dr. and Mrs. services the best of the nation's young Illinois, Howard, Southern, and Benjamin J. Watson Memorial formal training at the School of Fine Andrew E. McDonald, went to Rus­ college students for the purpose of Florida to cite but a few of the award with a lithograph, "The Arts in Geneva in addition to doing sel Secrest of Rochester, N. Y _, for filling a majority of the 300,000 po­ schools who submitted entries. Martyr." This award was given by further study in Italy. H e came to his silver necklace. sitions that become vacant each year. Over 500 entries were received. Miss Mamie J . Watson and Thomas the United States in 1951 and has The $100 Rhodes popular prize, On other such occasions Mt. Swan Mr. Numa J. Rousseve, Professor of B. Watson. done murals, mosaics and ceramics. given by Dr. and Mrs. Frederick and representatives of the 7th Civil Art and chairman of the Xavier Uni­ Third prize, the $150 Cook award Rounding out the panel of jurors Rhodes, win be announced at the Service District have spoken directly versity Department of Art, said, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. was Mr. William L. Moreland, As­ close of the exhibition. to seniors with reference to the Fed­ "The response which we have reo Cook, was given to Gail Fopeano of sistant Professor of Art at South­ Those who participated as Pat­ eral Service Entrance Examinations ceived from those entering the show Albuquerque, N .M., for a walnut western Louisiana Institute. Mr. trons are: Mr. &Mrs. Drudhomme and other available examinations. On has been overwhelming. The range carving, "Nude." Moreland received his professional Dejoie, Jr., The Keystone Life In­ this occasion the Freshmen and Soph­ of work shown is both interesting The graduate art scholarship to the training at Louisiana State University surance Company, Mr. Ulric Y. omores were included in order that and varied. An exhibition of this University of Notre Dame, given by where he obtained his bachelor and Pryce, President, and Dr. & Mrs. C. they might have the advantage of the kind, I feel sure in saying ,is unpre­ Notre Dame, was won by Di Gio­ master's degrees. He has exhibited C. Haydel. information provided by Mr. Swan. cedented here in New Orleans." vanni with Gail Fopeano named as at leading art galleries, including the Persons who contributed as Bene­ After his appeatance before the To select the winners of the alternate. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts factors are: Mr. Joseph Bartholo­ studenr body, the Civil Service rep­ Young America 1959 Artists Show, a Four $400 art scholarships were and the Addison Gallery of American mew, Miss lona Berteaux, Dr. & resentative was available for the rest distinguished panel of jurors were won by Kathleen Jordan of Buffalo, Art in Andover, Mass. of the day for individual conferences brought together. One of the judges New York, for her stone carving, Mrs. Samuel Felton, Mrs. Eloise Frederick, Miss Alvirda Gaspard, Dr. with interested students. was Mr. Stanley S. Sessler, Professor "Samson"; by Jack Brewer of St. Petersburg, Florida for his oil, "The & Mrs. A. J. Hackett, Miss Inna Henry, Mrs. Padetta Holmes, Mr. Blue Boats"; by Ellis Chappell of Fort Smith, Arkansas, for a mosaic, & Mrs. E. M. Marsalis, Mr. & Mrs. Assembly Honors Xavier Foundress "Abstract"; and by Shirley Boteler of L. C. Mason, Jr., and Mrs. W. H. Mitchell, Jr. A special assembly dedicated to the memory and work of the Fort Worth, Texas, for a water color, "Les Belles Fleurs." Donors to the Xavier University Reverend Mother M. Katharine Drexel, foundress of Xavier Uni­ Young America 1959 Artists Show These scholarships are the Hen­ versity of Louisiana, was held In the Xavier gymnasium on Oc· rietta Meine Braden art scholarship, include Mr. & Mrs. Alvin J. Aubry, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur P. Bedou, Miss wber 14. given by Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Bra­ Herbert Jolly, '60, master of ceremonies, welcomed the guest den; the Henry and Amanda Bynum Julia Blandin, Blandin Undertaking art scholarship, given by Horace B. Co., Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Bynum, speaker, the Rev. Elmo L. Romagosa, Assistant Archdiocesan Di­ Bynum; the Sister Mary Leo, S.B.5., Mr. & Mrs. Percy P. Creuzot, Jr., rector of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith; members of Memorial art scholarship, given by Dr. & Mrs. Jack A. Forte, Frontiers the faculty; and the student body_ He then introduced the Xavier Club, Mr. Marcus Neustadter, Jr., George H. Carpenter; and the Oc­ University Band, which played the hymn to St. Francis Xavier. The tavia Duvernay and Roseila Chris­ President; Mr. & Mrs. Emile Labat; entire assembly joined in the singing of this tribute to St. Francis CATHERINE GUILLORY tophe Chauvin Memorial art scholar­ Mr. & Mrs. Theodore G. Miller; ship, given by Mr. and Mrs. Haidcl Studs Club, Mr. E. J. LaBranche, Xavier. The University Male Octette and soloist Harriet Weather­ J. Christophe. Jr., President, Dr. & Mrs. George B. spoon, who sang Schubert's Serenade, also delighted the audience Guillory Sings The $100 Creuzot award for Talbert; Mr. & Mrs. Mark Wheeler with their musical finesse. and Mrs. Gertrude Geddes Willis. painting, given by Dr. and Mrs. P. Student Council President, Solo­ said Father Romagosa, "means to be Creuzot, went to Leo Crucza of New mon Riley, '60, spoke of Mother M. an apostle." H e went on to say that Lead In R. S. V. P. Katharine Drexel's altruistic attitude the solution to all world problems is O,J.,ns fo, an 0;1, "T,mp,",;om of Catherine Guillory, senior in the St. Anthony"; the $100 Haydel Duffin Attends Meet in devoting her entire life and Jesus Christ, and that we would be department of music education, will Flower Shoppe award for sculpture, wealth to the Indian and Negro doing ourselves and the generations sing the lead in Offenbach's comic given by the company, Trina Paulus Jane Duffin, a senior in Home races by establishing many mission­ to come a favor by becoming dedi. opera R.S.v.P., which is scheduled as of Loveland, Ohio, for "Theotokos­ Economics Education, is attending a ary schools in all sections of the coun­ cated, lay teachers who would also a presentation of the Xavier Univer­ Godbearer ." meeting in Philadelphia this week­ try. She thought, said Riley, that be true apostles. He also explained sity Music League, on Friday, The ~100 Links Club award for end. She will represent the members money should be used for the sup­ that we must grow in holiness by November 20 in the University's ceramics, given by the New Orleans of the Grail Movement in Louisiana port and wei fare of others whose studying what Christ and the Church auditorium. Also having parts in the Chapter, Mrs. Anne W. Teabeau, at a meeting with Miss Rachel Don­ need is g reater than our own. are, and by working for an eternal and opera are Mervin Wallace, Frank President, went to John Tuska of ders, the International President of After the chorus' excellent rendi­ holy existence. If we do not know Rafter, James Addison, Cassandra Alfred, N. Y., for a set of Rix the GraiL Miss Donders is visiting tion of 'Oh, Dere's Somebody what Christ and the Church are, Sharp, Harriet Weatherspoon, Don­ stoneware mugs; the $100 Haydel the United States after her tour of Knockin' at de Do'," from Gersh­ Father Romagosa declared, we will ald Tasker, and Robert West. award for prints and drawings, given the Grail centers in Africa and will win's Porgy and Bess, Yernell Au­ not know what to do. Above all, we R.S.v.P. is the second work of by Mr. and Mrs. Adam Haydel, Sr., soon be leaving to visit the Grail in zenne '62, introduced the g u est must not go off half-cocked on our Offenbach's to be presented by the to Aleese Kilpatrick of Carbondale, the South American countries. She speaker the Rev. Elmo L. Romagosa, own ideas, but must desire to learn Xavier University Music Depart­ Illinois, for her intaglio, "Self-POI:­ is from Holland. This is where the whose theme was How Can A Catho­ about the theology of work, which ment; his Tales of Hoffman was pre­ trait." movement started in 1921 and has lic Become W hat He M Zlst Be-A enables us to indulge in the creativity sented by the Opera Workshop in The $100 McDonald Award for since spread to 23 countries. Better Catholic?