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Newspaper
Texas Catholic
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1958
Page
7
A meeting Sept 25 organized the Cosmopolitan Club to foster exchange between foreign and local students. Under Father Ferenczy direction, monthly 7 p.m. meetings in the Student Lounge aim to ease language and adjustment issues through programs and country lectures.
St Joseph's welcomed 24 student nurses from across Texas and one from Farmington New Mexico on Sept 2. After a week of orientation they anticipate start of hospital duties on Oct 15 and continue classes at the University three times weekly in biology philosophy theology chemistry sociology and psychology.
Father Louis Lekai, history professor at the University of Dallas, received a grant from the American Philosophical Society to research in Europe during the summer. He called the trip most successful and toured the Brussels World’s Fair among other engagements.
Father Ralph March professor of French history of art and music at the University of Dallas led a ten country European tour this summer. The group visited Belgium Paris Lourdes Spain Italy Austria Switzerland Germany Holland England and Scotland enjoying culture cuisine and landmarks.
Readable memories recount summer wins and jobs across many states and countries. Paul Hill visited Mexico while at UT, Bob Howard and Rufe Brewton worked for oil firms, Nedra Peterson typed in Los Angeles, and many others held summer posts from coast to coast. The piece notes diverse work and travel before returning to UD with enthusiasm.
Rufe Brewton a 1955 Jesuit High School graduate and UD junior has attended UD since its first year. He served on the constitution and nominating committees, was VP, helped with formals, and captained Jesuit football. An athlete in swimming and baseball, he coaches at Spring Valley Country Club and majors in physical education.
The 1958 fall semester brings 197 new freshmen to the University of Dallas, boosting total enrollment to 380. Students come from 17 states and 10 foreign countries, led by Texas with 309 members. The second-largest group are 95 sophomores, with 41 juniors and 47 special students. Registration is expected to exceed 500 after all terms.
John Patrick mood comedy Curious Savage will be presented by the University of Dallas Theatre Workshop on November 7 and 8. Tryouts for roles were set for October 6 in the Lecture Hall. The play follows life in a rest home with optimistic promises from Mr. Crow, head of drama, who says audiences will be delighted.
The University of Dallas Crusaders started practice on October 1 for their season opener against the University of St Thomas in Houston on November 15. They add St Edward's University Midwestern Carswell AFB Pan American College and Dallas teams to a planned 19 game schedule with 12 Dallas city league games housed at St. Cecilia's gym.
Dallas report On the U D Crusaders basketball practice for the 1958 season coach Al Ogletree states eight returnees and 17 players showing interest With about 13 expected to make the regular season squad competition grows as the team plans to play in the Dallas municipal league and schedule out of town games in Houston Austin and Fort Worth.
The 1958 Catholic Youth Week opens on October 26 the Feast of Christ the King. National observance highlights youth sanctity in a scientific era. Theme “Youth Space and Sanctity” urges youth to accept responsibility and deepen spirituality while promoting frequent sacraments and eternal salvation as life goals.
Msgr. William J. McDonald rector of the Catholic University of America will receive an honorary doctorate of laws from the National University of Ireland in absentia at a ceremony October 17 in St. Patrick's Hall Dublin Castle.
From the university setting to the field the Crusaders confront a challenging schedule and demanding years. Players and students alike aim to prove they are equal to the occasion through effort and resolve.
Four University of Dallas students spoke on "What the University of Dallas Means to Me" at an Advisory Board meeting on Sept. 29. Panelists Connie Duncan Frank McGehee John Penter and Marcia Dickson with David Dozier as chairman shared views on learning service and campus spirit.
The University of Dallas A Cappella Choir held its first meeting on September 17. Director Father Ralph March outlined plans for the school year and noted the need for male voices. Choirs meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for one hour. participation earns one credit. Students interested should contact Father March.
The University of Dallas Chess Organization begins 1958 fall activities under Father Louis Lekai S.O.Cist. Officers are Stephen Rigdon president Catherine Grollman secretary treasurer second election in January 1959 with annual elections each spring.
At UD opening in 1958, coaches Al Ogletree and Patricia O Connor added archery to men and women P E courses. A hilltop target range near the Science Building hosts about 50 archery students meeting twice weekly.
On October 24 and 25 about 160 high school students from Catholic high schools of the Dallas Fort Worth Diocese will compete in the University of Dallas Third Annual Catholic High School Invitational Speech Tournament. Entrants may observe college life by staying in dormitories and compete in five speech areas across three divisions. Prizes include medals ribbons cups plaques and several scholarships.
Students from St Edward's Austin Sacred Heart Dominican St. Thomas University Houston Incarnate Word Our Lady of the Lake St Mary University San Antonio will join on the University of Dallas campus for the National Federation of Catholic College Students regional conference on October 18. Delegates will discuss hospitality roles and volunteer opportunities. The next event on the NF calendar is National Catholic Youth Week October 26 to November 2 with co chairs Ellen Kaye Emminger and Mary Bea Brownini.
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