The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 39, Issue 1 - September 25, 1961

LOYOLAN STAFF GRABS HONORS los oyolan Vol. 39— No. I LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANGELES September 25, 1961 Ambassador Hosts After a brief three month inter¬ mission, Loyola social life once again surges forth with the annual Brawl Ball. This year’s traditional event will take place on Sept. 29 in the Embassy Room of the swank Ambassador Hotel. Bids may be purchased starting from Monday * Sept. 25 in both the Student Cen¬ ter and the bookstore. The price has been set at $3.50 apiece. Evening To Forget Although this is the first time in recent years that Loyola has rented a ballroom at the Ambassador, the switch is definitely a welcome one. For once, at least, the couples pres¬ ent will be able to enjoy spacious room for dancing and adequate seating as well. The music for the dance is going to be provided by Carroll Wax and his band. Mr. Wax is a newcomer to Loyola’s entertainment stage, but has gained plenty of experi¬ ence pleasing college students through laudable performances at UCLA and Occidental. Avoid Rush Trusting to past ёх^ёГШпсе; so-i cial chairman Bill Herreras pre¬ dicts a large attendance at the Brawl Ball. He therefore urges all Lions — and especially the fresh¬ men — to buy their bids early and avoid the last minute rush. Fr. President Heads Group Fr. Charles Casassa, S. J., is now helping to determine the relation¬ ship of the Jesuit order to the Church and to the world. This is being done by studying proposals and discussing changes within the order at the convocation recently called in Rome by the Jesuit Fa¬ ther-General. Represent Province Prior to his departure on Sep¬ tember 9, Fr. Casassa met with about 60 of the senior Jesuits throughout the California Province, which he is representing. Here the matters to be attended to in Rome were discussed. Along with his fellow delegates, Father represents the more than 32,000 Jesuits throughout the world. Acting in place of the Father President during his stay in Rome is Loyola’s Academic Vice-Presi¬ dent, Fr. Roland A. Reed, S. J. Father Casassa is expected to return sometime in the middle of October. Great Honor In the words of Fr. Joseph Car- roll, S. J., “This meeting is held every four years. A priest is sent from each province for personal conversation with the General of the Jesuits. This is an extremely important assignment and a mark of esteem for the one who is sent. There are over 100 provinces in the world and each will have a representative in Rome. This is the only personal contact the Roman Curia has with the provinces.” The Loyolan received both na¬ tional and state recognition for its efforts in 1961. The Catholic Press Association, a service that surveys and rates Catholic newspapers and news magazines conferred on the Loyolan its highest honor, the All- Catholic award. Rated Excellent The Loyolan was also entered In the California State Fair Collegi¬ ate Gold Medal Press Competition. This survey breaks a newspaper down into 10 headings. It admin¬ isters grades of excellent, very good, good and poor in each of these categories. The Loyolan was credited with two excellent ratings and seven very good credits. The excellent ratings were ac¬ corded the Editorial page and the coverage of news. Features, Sports and general makeup were also sin¬ gled out for special mention. Well Organized Paul Brown, Supervisor of Pub¬ licity and Special Events at the State Fair commented “that the Loyolan was a dignified and well organized paper, thoroughly cover¬ ing the campus news.” In the Catholic Press competi¬ tion the Loyolan received an ex¬ cellent rating in nearly every cate¬ gory. All Catholic awards from the Catholic Press Association are given to these newspapers which exhibit a diffusion of Catholic thought and the promotion of Cath¬ olic activity. Ambassador Hotel, sight of traditional Brawl Ball will host Loyola ns Friday, September 29. New Deans, Administrator Assume Responsibilities During the past summer Father Charles Casassa, S.J., President, appointed Father Terrance L. Mahan, S.J., Loyola University history professor, as dean of the College of Arts and Science, replacing the deceased Father James King, S.J. Father Mahan is a native son — — — — - -т RETREAT Dates: Tuesday, Sep¬ tember 26th, Wednesday, September 27th, Thurs¬ day, September 28th, Seniors and Juniors start each day with Holy Mass at 7 :55 a.m. and conclude with a confer- ense at 1 :45 p.m. Sopohomores and Fresh¬ men start each day with Holy Mass at 8:35 a.m. and conclude with Bene¬ diction at 3 p.m. Non - Catholics are obliged to attend the first two days only. Any and all excused ab¬ sences are granted only by the dean of men. Pe¬ titions for such must be presented to this office before Friday, September 22nd. born and raised in Los Angeles, California where he attended Loy¬ ola High. He matriculated to Alma College where he was ordained in June, 1954. Father Mahan also attended Gon- zaga University where he obtained his A.B. degree in 1948. He re¬ ceived his Masters Degree from the University of San Francisco in 1951 and his Ph.D. from the Uni¬ versity of Wisconsin last year. Before becoming Dean Father Mahan taught American Revolu¬ tionary and Colonial History. He also taught a class concerning the Civil War and a U.S. history class. Financial Aid Former President of Loyola Uni¬ versity from 1932-1937 Father Hugh M. Duce S.J., has been ap pointed to the office of Financial Aids. The purpose of the office is the administration of the National Defense Student Loan Program, su¬ pervision of the University’s schol¬ arship program with the aid of a committee on scholarships, and to act in an advisory capacity to sen¬ ior students who may be planning to seek scholarships or fellowships to enable them to pursue graduate work. Besides administrative posts at Gonzaga University, Alma Col¬ lege, and Santa Clara University he was also president of the As¬ sociation of College and Univer¬ sities of the pacific Southwest from 1935 to 1936. AS Secretary Proposes Plan for Spirit Booster By JOHN VICULIN Loyola University is at a turning point. In past years efforts have been made to maintain and encourage the tra¬ dition and spirit of Loyola. But in the past the best efforts toward this goal were not always successful. In fact, it is more correct to say that these efforts often met in conflict. Dire Need for Change ® ® But the time is, ripe for a change. Father Terrance L. Mahan, S.J. Father Charles S. Casassa, S.J., President of the University recent¬ ly appointed Reverend Harold Ryan, S.J., Director of the Gradu¬ ate Division to the post of Dean of Graduate Division. УндЦе . . • Legislature . . ..... 2 Fraternity Row . . . ... . 3 Max Schulman . ..... . 5 Sports . . . . . Loyola has made recent advances in the spheres of planning and ac¬ complishment which should natur¬ ally promote spirit in our student body: commencement of Project 70, the winning of coveted national scholarships, and the success of our basketball team which in the last two seas sons has compiled a record of 39-13, two WCAC Champ¬ ionships, and third place in the Western Regional Playoffs of the NCAA. The record speaks for itself. But how and why have we had conflict in our efforts to make use of such successes to arouse the Lions’ spirit? A major reason lies in the organization malady of the Associ¬ ated Students. Up to now, there have been seperate Rally Chair-, men, Spirit Chairmen, Athletic Ad¬ vancement Chairmen, and Cheer¬ leaders working more or less for the same goal but with no coordin¬ ation or suport. To put the point bluntly, a system of several chiefs and no injuns cannot work. Pep Club Organized The necessity for change has given birth to the idea of a Loyola Pep Club — a cohesive, coordinated organization for Loyolans who want to contribute to the growth of their school. The tradition of Loyola is some¬ thing to be proud of, but now our school is at a turning point. It is scheduled for a new look, for greater growth. You can have an important part in this growth by joining the new Loyola University Pep Club.