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No Classes ---·-·,Dispose of Washington's Play Tickets Birthday GO liD Early! ! --- Vol. XVII, No. 9 REGISOOLLEG~DENVER, COLORADO February 15, 1935 PRESS CONVENTION BECKONS REGIS COLLEGIANS Father Herbers Spirit and ·Youthful Zest Reviews "The I DEBATING CLUB Loretto Heights Plans Large First Legion" IS ORGANIZED State Gathering; Noted Mark Sophomore Dance One of the most brilliant Catho­ lic plays of the year, "The First A. Andrew Hauk was elected • Legion," was reviewed by the Rev. president of the debating club on Lecturers to Speak •al mosphere at his table quite informal Joseph A. Herbers, S.J., president Feb. 13. Fred Close is vice-presi­ and was ably abetted by that bit College Socl of the College in the auditorium of dent and James Loughlin, secretary. of blond boisterousness, recruited Saint Joseph's Hospital last Mon- Alec Keller is in charge of arrange- Symposia and Round Table Discussions Will .W e II Atten de d from Pancretia Hall. day evening. The review was at- ments. ___ Willie Hepp (the dancing kid) tended by the members of the Regis McMurry Co 11 e g e of Abilene, Attack Journalism from Every Angle On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the sopho- delighted his dancing partner with Catholic Literature Club and the the initiation of intricate and in- Texas, will be the first opponent. mores emerged from their annual nurses and nuns of Saint Joseph's The debate will take place on March dance victorious to the extent of triguing innovations to the terpis- H •t I One of the most important gatherings, from a journalistic chore. osp1 a · 7 at Regis and will be on the ques- $2.25 and 21 headaches. The affair "The First Legion" is only five tion, "Resolved that nations should standpoint, will be the Catholic student press convention at "Dare-We-Be-Different" Semler, was l;leld at the exclusive Broad- months old. It was first produced prohibit traffic in ammunnitions Loretto Heights College on Feb. and Six Regis collegians treasurer of the sodality, acquired 22 23. moor Club where many were heard on a New York stage where it be- and arms." sufficient funds to blossom forth for are on the . program. The College will also be represented by as well as seen. Mirthful melodies came an outstanding success. After­ James Loughlin is negotiating to President J . A. Herbers and Father William Doyle, both of were meted for the frolicsome floor- an evening's entertainment. wards it was staged in Philadel­ Vincent Giacomini m o o n e d have a series of debates take place beaters for four fun-filled hours by phia; at present it is on the boards whom will give addresses. through non-seeing eyes during an before Denver civic organizations that vivacious vendor of vagrant in Boston where it became so popu­ evening of secluded tete-a-tete. downtown. There are 12 men on General meetings, symposia, and round-table discussions tunes, Frankie (Squeeze-Box) Zar­ lar that it was found advisable to "Dead-Pan" Gibbons was unable the squad. The club meets regular­ will constitute the main business of the convention. At the lengo. give more performances in order ly every Friday at 11 o'clock in Frankie and his boys were ad- to favor his fair one with a single close of the first day's proceedings, the delegates will repair to smile, in deference to his glass jaw. to satisfy an appreciative public. Room 200 in Carroll Hall. mitted through the stage entrance, The play has a cast of 10 charac- the hQ.me of Mrs. Joseph Emerson Smith for tea. In the eve­ ''Tiger-Jack" Romero, j u d gin g but the First Floor Foursome must ters"'7"seven Jesuit priests, one mon­ ning, a dance will be the climax of the convention business. It from the outcome of his tournament have had to buy tickets. With the signor, one house doctor, and a little battle, must have exhausted all nis Father Minister will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. termination of their renditions, boy. The priests are praying for foot work on tne dance floor. these boys saw their vaudeville con­ the canonization of the founder of Enjoys Trip A bystander might have judged BANQUET TO tract voided. Yet they should be the community. Miracles are ex­ END CONVENTION applauded for their school spirit. that "Swede" Verdieck was tired, pected in answer to their prayers. The Rev. Joseph P. McMahon, The sophomores wish, also, to ex­ except for the constant tirade by Father Sierra, a priest in the S.J., minister of the College, has On Saturday the delegates will convene at 9 o'clock. In which he informed his escort ot his tend an expression of sincerest house, who has been ill for three just returned from a visit in the the evening a banquet will be tendered the del~gates by the gratitude to that vital organization most reient exploits. East. While at Florissant, the Jesuit years, is suddenly cured. The ag­ Press Club of Loretto Heights College. of the campus-the Wefus Club- Rosie O'Grady proudly exhibited nostic physician at first pronounces Novitiate, he visited Martin Hasting for their fine display of esprit de his latest love. the cure a miracie, then later and Eugene Latta, members of last The Regis contingent will engage in round-table discus­ corps. At least two of their mem- Daniel Higgins almost arrived in changes his mind and claims that year's student body. He reports sions and give addresses to the main assembly and in the sym­ bers were discovered with elbows time for Home, Sweet Home. that both are getting along fine and there was no cure. The theme of posia. Vincent Giacomini, senior, will give an address entitled on a table. The presence of these Lefty Shea demurred from at­ the play is the triumph of faith. are very happy in their vocations. \ cultural gentlemen must have been tending because of a premonition of "The Literary Aspects of Journalism. A. Andrew Hauk, an- influential in making the evening an imminent attack of those dread other senior, will take for his subject "The Student Press in at Broadmoor an attraction for the measles. War Time." Francis Forsyth, als0 a senior, will discuss the socially elite. For many figures in Despite the inevitable disillusion­ Student Groups to Com­ problem of making the students peace-conscious through the Denver's more refined circles seemed ment of the morrow, many were on medium of the student newspapsr. to have thoroughly enjoyed them- deck for eight o'clocks on Wednes­ selves. day. The sophomores are favorite One of the round-table discussions on business administra­ "Tux" Brady, who recen~ly dis- hosts from this date, owing largely pete in One-Act Plays tion will be presided over by Joseph Hargarten, business man­ covered the· cultural advantages of to the efforts of Charles Byrne and ager of the Brown and Gold. Gilbert Hodgl:!s will play an ac­ Regis, succeeded in making the at- his staff of assistants. tive part in the general discussion program and will address the February 22 is date; Winners will gathering on student newspapers and advertising. Edward Mission Crusade r- .. -·-~;;~;~;; ..--r enter Little Theatre Tourna­ Wurtzebach will speak on "Editorials and Student Opinion." MESSAGE PROMINENT MEN Inspires Interest My dear students: l ment in Spring ON PROGRAM The Catholic College Preas The purpose of the convention is to foster interest in pro­ at Meeting Conference will be held next "Coming events cast their shad­ sent some of the best dramatic tal week. Here is an opportunity l ent on the campus. The prize for gressive student journalism in Catholic circles and to bring to- ows before." Members of Regis Fac­ for the budding journalists to Already three well-defined shad­ the best performance will be the gether the students in the Catholic.colleges and high schools in discuss the problems peculiar ows are lengthening over the cam­ privilege of representing Regis in this region. ' ulty and Students to their line of work and we ~ pus, and their extremities, like the state tournament. Mr. George Attend urge you to attend and take directing fingers point toward the M. Reichle, s.J., is tutoring the Over 200 delegates from Colorado and nearby states have part in the discussions. Your Little Theater, where three one-act groups. He reports that. the produc- indicated their intention of being present. Professional news­ college paper asks your sup­ plays are to be presented on the tions are all ready for the first paper men of Denver as well as representatives of Denver press The quarterly meeting of the port and cooperation the while evening of eFb. 22. The plays will curtain. associations will be present. No classes are scheduled at Regis it gives to all the opportunity Colorado unit of the Catholic Stu­ form a sort of preliminary contest on the tw,o days of the convention and students interested in dent Mission Crusade in St.