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DEDICATION . bits and snatches of almost memories, and half- There are those who come and pass away again . forgotten names of people, across a room, or close at those who cross our path and walk a bit with us, hand in classes, at parties, or at games, at home or giving, guiding, sharing . then we part . with away . rustle of autumn leaves . pigeons on the a surer step. chapel crown . paralyzing snows . that first spring On June 21, 1964, The Right Reverend Monsignor breeze . the crocuses in the snow . Sebastian G. Menke became the tenth president of St. only pieces . only shreds that we remember Ambrose College. Our road has been made smoother, . minutes that were unimportant, no less than the our burdens lighter, our hearts happier, and our college important things, to hold on to . problems to put up life more profitable because Monsignor has crossed our with . papers to agonize over . and gym-suits to path . and walked with us . toward the stars . wash . thinking that challenged . the continuing It is to Monsignor Menke that we dedicate the 1966 battle with grades . rehearsals . Oaks, for what we consider to be his outstanding ex . the NEWS each Friday . construction of ample of a way of life; striving with his best to serve floats ... the Bell to be won ... the 1965 flood . his God, using his best to serve his fellow man, and giv Theater III lights . Musical's melodies . these are ing his best to education. It is with this understanding memories . ! - of the students of Saint Ambrose College that they are . beanies . rings . caps and gowns . be guided. Appreciation is often a difficult concept to ex ginnings . endings . professors and students . press, so it is with this, we dedicate Volume XXXII. East and West . North and South ... St. Ambrose in the Nation, this, our theme . The 1966 Oaks Staff These combined bits and snatches of memories ... We present in the '66 OAKS. m I 1 <Z4e HufUt Reverend MotUUpto* SeUUlcut Q. MenJze, ST. AMBROSE AND THE NATION I Education is the chief defense of the nation. The learning. These colleges weld the system into the culmi educational system of the United States is greatly en nation of our proud heritage. Our American heritage hanced and aided by the private colleges and institutions has made our nation strong; its strength coming from its which give students the opportunity for advanced people. This strength is our defense. Saint Ambrose alumnus Paul Kamerick shakes the hand of United States Vice-President Hubert Humphrey in the vice-president 's office in Washington, D. C. Mr. Kam erick is Assistant Counsel to the Senate Permanent Sub committee on Investigation. He is the brother of Rever end Bernard M. Kamerick of the Saint Ambrose faculty. There are approximately 25 Saint Ambrose Alumni in the Washington, D. C. area. Nearly 40 alumni live in near-by Virginia while alum ni numbering 35 are located in bordering Maryland. 4 COLLEGE Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the home of Ambrosians and the Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. Mr William Stipich, director of marketing services looks at the 1965 Oaks with Ambrosians Tim Fisher, Peter Brust and John Schaffner. Associate Professor of Chemistry, Miss Dorothy Haskin is seen walking near the chapel of the U. S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, her hometown. Students Become Leaders During the shorter breaks from schoolwork Ambrosians use the time to visit in parts of the nation which are new to them. Because of its cen tral location, Iowa offers a starting place for many ex citing short vacations. While in Keystone, South Dakota, a stop at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Park was on the itinerary of Chuck Flavin, Tom Clancy, Tom McGarry, Tom Hawkins and Bob Zahlman. Many Ambro sians from the east travel throughout the nation's west, while the students from the west often have a chance to tour the east. THEME 5 The wide open space* are not words to a son£ in many parts of our na tion. George H. Kuhr finds the land ideal foi hunting on his rancl near his home in Ocate New Mexico. Each state is represented by a plaque atop the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois, which is home to Ambrosians P. Pirrera, J. Picco, A. Pirrera and C. Pirrera. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where the Monongahela River meets th< Alleghney to form the Ohio, is the home of Rick Muck who i standing near the Golden Triangle. We, of Saint Ambrose College, feel that our signif icance as a private Catholic college stems from our be ing a part of the educational system of our nation. OUJ theme "Saint Ambrose College in the Nation" denote: The Youngstown Sheet and Tube is a landmark to the steel town our heritage, our present and our future. This past yeai of Youngstown, Ohio, home to Leonard Cockman. at St. Ambrose students from twenty-six states gatherec • to become better members of their nation. From Main< to California, Washington State to Florida the student: came to learn; to learn about their heritage and to b( able to fashion and create a better future. Within thi: f q$& 44tr book lies our present, the school year 1965-1966. St. Ambrose alumni now reside in every state o IffURE 30' the union excep't Vermont. The doctors, teachers anc business men who have graduated from St. Ambrose have given us our heritage. We have made our present Together we will shape the future, the future of ou nation. Ambrosian Gerald Martin is seen at the Strategic Air Comman Base in Labrador. Both veterans and sons of military personm come to Saint Ambrose from all parts of the continent. 6 COLLEGE COLLEGE Corporation g Administration j Q Faculty 13 Seniors yy Juniors 44 Sophomores «- Freshmen ^2 Graduate Students 7<j THE RT. REV. MSGR. THE RT. REV. MSGR. PAUL D. MOORE, SEBASTIAN G. MENKE, V.G., P.A., PH.D. VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY AND TREASURER BD. OF CONTROL, TRUSTEES Guide College Policies "Opere et Veritate" (By work and adhering to the truth) describes the life of His Excellency Bishop Ralph Leo Hayes. One can see spiritual growth as Saint Ambrose has increased its breath and scope, its great advancements toward the "whole man", its steps to se cure and give its students the knowledge needed for a purposeful life. Bishop Hayes has seen these and other growths as he fostered them. They are to his credit as well as to the many people who have helped him. Assisting Bishop Hayes in the governing of St. Am THE MOST REVEREND RALPH LEO HAYES, S.T.D. PRESIDENT brose College is the Board of Control and the Board of Trustees. Incorporated as Saint Ambrose Seminary in 1885, its name was changed to Saint Ambrose College in 1908. The direct governing body, The Board of Con trol, consists of Bishop Hayes, The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Moore, Vicar General, and the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sebastian G. Menke, President of Saint Ambrose College. The Board of Control is advised by the Board of Trustees. This past year was saddened by the death of Dr. William Foley, Sr., an alumnus, a trustee, and a friend of the College. During this school year The Honorable James P. Gaffney, Rev. John B. McEniry, At torney Hayes Murphy and Mr. John A. Schneider joined the Board. They meet four times annually in committees concerned with Educational Policy, Finance, Development, Associates and Rural Service. It is through these dedi cated friends that the objectives and the ever increas ing needs of the College are being met and provided for. D*ntnp$tt COAT OF ARMS OF SEAL OF THE HIS EXCELLENCY DIOCESE OF BISHOP HAYES DAVENPORT, IOWA 8 COLLEGE 7 MR. J. M. MR. PHILIP THE RT. DR. D. R. THE HONOR- MR. W. P. REVEREND CARMODY ABLE JAMES GANNON HUTCHINSON ADLER Davenport, Iowa Davenport, Iowa MSGR. A. J. Crete, Illinois P. GAFFNEY Colfax, Iowa BURKE Marengo, Iowa Clinton, Iowa MR. J. F. THE RT. MISS G. KELLY MR. WARREN J. THE RT. REV. JOHN B. HYNES REVEREND Davenport, Iowa McELENEY REVEREND McENIRY Des Moines, THOMAS Clinton, Iowa C. H. Clinton, Iowa Iowa JORDAN MEINBERG Rock Island, III. Iowa City, Iowa National Interests Represented in College Directors MR. H. MR. J. R. MR. J. J. QUAIL THE RT. MRS. P. B. MR. FRANK H. MURPHY MURPHY Davenport, Iowa REVEREND ROGGE SCHIERBROCK Moline, Illinois Saratoga, JAMES REIDY, Davenport, Iowa Davenport, Iowa California V.G., P. A. Peoria, Illinois MR. JOHN A. THE RT. REV. HARRY THE RT. MR. CHARLES H. DR. W. E. SCHNEIDER REVEREND TOHER REVEREND WHITMORE FOLEY, SR. Iowa City, Iowa LEO C. STERCK Bettendorf, Iowa JOSEPH Rock Island, III. Deceased Davenport, Iowa WAGNER September 6, 1965 West Point, Iowa CORPORATION 9 REV. JOSEPH E. KOKJOHN REV. FREDERICK J. MISS JUANITA REV. THOMAS L. DINGES Ph.D., State University of McMAHAN MONHOLLAND B.A., Notre Dame University, Iowa, Vice-President of the Ph.D., State University of B.A., Marycrest College, Dean of Men College Iowa, Dean of the College Registrar ADMINISTRATION A steady and consistent rise in academic excellence has resulted from the Administrations heart to con ceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to exe cute the policies responsible for this desired progress.