STUDENTS ELFCT DUNNIGAN
Vol. 5, No. 10
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Published Monthly by Students of Loyola College
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May 24, 1927
ANOTHER scolastic year is about
to pass. The class of ’27 must
soon fade the world without the gen
tie guiding hand of Alma Mater
How well they are prepared to en
ter the great university of experience
depends, not alone on how hard they
worked during their senior’ year, but
on how well they applied themselves
during the entire course.
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ON commencement day Joseph
Dunnigan takes up the burden
of student body president. In past
years this was indeed a burden, as
the president was practically the
only representative the undergrade
had. Next year, however, with the
advent of a real student council, the
president’s duties should be lighter
and the students should get better
results.
WITH this year at an end the
students’ minds naturally
turn to vacation and little thought is
given to the problems of next year
Several matters will come up at the
very beginning of the term and, un
less we prepare for them NOW, they
will lag and interest in them die. The
Freshmen are already planning i
hot welcome to the class of ’31
They hope to open friendly relations
with a big bang during the opening
week. We suggest that the Pep Band
follow the example of the Frosh and
prepare themselves to “pep’up” foot
ball rallies next year. Speaking of
rallies — with eleven games on tap
for the coming season, why not have
more than ONE big rally. It cer
tainly increases the attendance the
next day.
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last issue of the 1926-2
Loyolan is now in your hands
We believe that we have lived up to
the standard set in the past and hope
to make improvements in the future
Many factors contributed to the sue
cess of this year’s publication. The
able business management, under
the leadership of Jim Barry and Joe
Coughlin put the finances of the
Loyolan on a firm foundation. Pedo
Bernard, the red-hot adjective
slinging sport editor, put in much
time and hard work to give the stu
dents a snappy sports page. The
high school department was ably
cared for by Paul Grover. Lane
Guthrie handled the regular news
with Jim Sullivan keeping us well
posted on the doings of the lawyers
We thank these and all others who
in any way helped the editor make
the Loyolan a success.
J. DU ROSS,
Editor.
Bicfyert Chosen to
Edit “El Padre
The entire staff of the El Padre for
1927-28 will be organized early in
the Fall Quarter. However, the edi
tor, Mr. Paul Bichert and the bus!
ness manager, Mr. Edward Lehn
have been appointed and are already
planning the theme for next year
work.
Today is Annual Day when those
of the students deemed worthy will
receive one of those treasured books
PLAN IMPRESSIVE COMMENCEMENT
BY EM FOOT
Jack Cavanaugh Elected
President; Plans Cruise
Saturday night, May 21, the broth¬
ers of Rho Alpha Gamma were
hosts to the members of the faculty
of the law school. The faculty ban¬
quet, an annual affair, is a fitting
climax to the social functions of our
fraternity for the school year.
The committees had been work¬
ing hard to make this year’s banquet
a great success and secured the
banquet room of the Elks’ Club for
the occasion. This banquet arrange¬
ment was the last official act of the
entertainment committee, under Eric
Cooney, and they are to be sincerely
congratulated for the splendid work
they have performed during the last
half year.
At Brother Sloan’s home, May 3,
the semi-annual election of officers
took place. Brother Jack Cavanaugh
was the popular choice for the office
of loyal kefale, to succeed Brother
Mel Kean, who has just completed a
most successful term of office. The
remaining officers-elect are John
Dujmovich, loyal uparchon; Brother
Bob Sullivan, loyal grammaten;
Brother A1 Wheatcroft, loyal rhe-
sauro; Brother Dick Krack, loyal
makire; Brother Jack Guerin, loyal
anorapadon, and Brother Bill Pfister,
loyal pomein.
At a later special meeting Loyal
Kefale Cavanaugh appointed the fol¬
lowing entertainment committee:
Brothers Dujmovich, Winsor, Sreso-
vich and “Farmer” Hurley. The com¬
mittee is now engaged in prepara¬
tions for a three-day cruise on the
Pacific, to take place either over
Memorial Day or July 4th, whenever
suitable to the brothers. A beach
party on June 19 is certain. The
beach to be selected at the next
meeting.
The best of luck for the finals.
Zeta Formal Climax
to Social Season
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The Brothers of Sigma Phi Zeta
and those who have been bid as their
guests are patiently awaiting the for¬
mal dance which is to be given by
the Zetas at the California Country
Club on Friday night, May 27.
Plans have been completed by the
dance committee which promises to
surpass all the dances given at Loy¬
ola this year. Bids were given out
last Monday as was promised, favors
have been purchased and arrange¬
ments have been made for one of the
best collegiate orchestras in Los An¬
geles.
As the dance comes on the day of
the last college examinations the fra¬
ternity expects a merry crowd and
preparations indicate that they will
not be disappointed. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Von Der Ahe, the parents of
Ted Von Der Ahe, are sponsoring the
affair.
Executive Exhorts
College Men to
Render Service
Rev. Joseph A. Sullivan, S.J.
Sons of Loyola! I desire that
you possess a great personality.
By which I understand a spirit
that is unselfish, that smiles,
that renders service for its own
sake — a spirit radiating under¬
standing, fraternity, help.
Such a personality can be ac¬
quired by you over night, as in
the case of that crabbid physi-
sian who, for fifty years never
attempted to understand his pa¬
tients in a human way. Noting
how thousands flocked to his
competitor, who was so human,
so understanding, his eyes were
opened, and the full tide of
light surged into his soul when
he further noticed how, after
fifteen years of service, his com¬
petitor was enabled to retire — a
rich, influential and much-
sought-for man — while he was
forced to struggle on.
Personality makes you smile
out your sweet soul, profer a
welcoming hand, sincerely greet
your fellowman. It is the pro¬
jection of the best that’s in you.
It will later on keep your office
filled with confiding people,
seeking you not only for your
technical knowledge but for
your friendliness — your person¬
ality.
When the young man fills
your gas tank, your radiator,
chamois your windshield, tests
your oil, your tires, counts your
exact change, refuses your tip,
while he smiles a whole-hearted
“good-bye,” you drive away re¬
freshed. You return to his sta¬
tion, expecting his smiling serv¬
ice. Why? Because he warmed
you with his service— his per¬
sonality.
Sons of Loyola! Just under¬
stand, just be fraternal, just
serve. That’s Personality.
ELEVEN ARTS AND SCIENCE MEN;
THIRTY LAWYERS TO GRADUATE
The sixteenth annual commencement exercises of Loyola College will
be held on the campus Sunday evening, June 5, at 7:30 o’clock. The
march of graduates, with the Bishop’s retinue, will mark the opening of
what promises to be the most inspiring and elaborate program ever of¬
fered in th^ history of the institution. Solemn Benediction of the Most
Blessed Sacrament, at which the Right Reverend John J. Cantwell,
D.D., Bishop of Los Angeles and San
Diego, will officiate, assisted by the
Reverend President, the faculty and
visiting clergy will close the impress¬
ive ceremony.
Preparations are already under
way for the erection of the massive
altar, with its towering pillars; the
stands where will be seated the
graduates, members of the faculty
and guests of honor, and tiers of
chairs to accommodate the host of
friends who will witness the function.
Kleig lights from a local studio
will turn night into day; thousands
of tapers will flicker before the
Blessed Sacrament during the Bene¬
diction; the purple and gold of Loy¬
ola will be everywhere conspicuous,
and our national colors will proudly
fly over the majestic scene.
It is expected that over ten thou¬
sand visitors will be in attendance on
this occasion.
“The interest manifested in our
exercises last year was indeed gratify¬
ing,” said Father Sullivan, S.J., “and
now we find it incumbent upon us
to make ready for even greater num¬
bers this year.
“The presence of so many friends
on 'occasions such as this is but an¬
other proof of the growing popular-
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Alumni to Gather for
Annual Banquet
Plans are rapidly being prepared
to stage a great reunion of all the
old St. Vincent men with the younger
Loyola graduates. Thursday even¬
ing, June 2, has been definitely fixed
for this banquet, which is to be held
in the new Hotel Maryella, at Eighth
and New Hampshire streets.
The committee in charge of this
banquet is composed of both St. Vin¬
cent and Loyola alumni. Heading
the St. Vincent group are William J.
Daze, Isadore B. Dockweiler,
С.
C.
Conroy, Frank P. Jenal, H. G. Bod¬
kin and Thomas P. White. Gordon
J. Hatert is chairman of the Loyola
committee, and will be assisted by a
representative of each of the gradu¬
ating classes, in this way it is hoped
that an excellent representation of
all of the classes will be present to
honor their alma mater.
A program, both pleasant and in¬
teresting, is being arranged by the
committees, and a further announce¬
ment will appear in the next issue
of “The Tidings.”
The following constitute the com¬
mittee appointed to wait upon the
various classes of the school:
Marcus L. Roberts, ’12; J. F. Mo-
roney, ’14; Victor F. Lawler, ’15;
A. P. S. Steffe, ’16; B. G. Hiss, ’17;
G. J. Cote, ’18; W. F. Shaffer, ’19;
M. Costello, ’20; L. Falder, ’20; P.
R. Cote, ’21; Hugh B. Rothford, ’21;
J. MacLaughlin, ’22; L. Murrin, ’22;
W. S. Scully, ’23; T. E. Coony, ’23.
RECORD VOTE COST
FOR NEW PBEXV
Polling a vote over double that of
his sole opponent, Joseph H. Dunni¬
gan rode to an easy victory in the
student body presiden¬
tial election held on
the sixth of this month.
With the law and day
colleges voting as a
single body for the first
time in Loyola’s his¬
tory, it was expected to
be a much closer race
Jos. Dunnigan than the final result
proved. Supporters of both Mr. Dun¬
nigan and Mr. Mahedy claimed that
the day school vote would be split
even and that the law school had
enough power to swing the election
either way. Basing their opinion on
this theory, Mr. Mahedy’s followers
pointed with confidence to the fact
that Bill is a regular law student and
sincerely expected that because of
this the lawyers would install Bill as
president. However, as the count of
the votes progressed it soon became
manifest that Joe Dunnigan’s activity
along forensic lines had made him
very well known among the future
Websters. Mr. Dunnigan does not as¬
sume office until Commencement day,
but is already planning a progressive
program for next year.
On the day of the presidential elec¬
tions the individual classes also se¬
lected their student council electors.
In the majority of classes these men
have so far failed to agree upon one
of their number as class representa¬
tive, It is to be hoped that these men
will cooperate with the president and
give us a real active student govern¬
ment next year.
“The Divorce ?” Plays
to Capacity House
“The Divorce?” was answered in
full to the complete satisfaction of
everyone who saw this gripping
drama, at the Playhouse on May 9.
After the hilarious and thoroughly
successful production “Sick A-Bed”
the presentation of so powerful a
story was enhanced by contrast.
Tom Delany added another great
characterization to the history of
Loyola dramatics when he stepped
out of the part of the comic Jap valet
in Sick a-Bed into the role of the
hunted and hated hop-head, Dopie
Doe in “The Divorce?” He was great.
John Quinn as Father Jerome
made a tremendous impression and
had the audience in awe of his every
movement. Paul Currin and Marie
Leaver were magnificent as the rich,
worldly parents of Dopie and Mamie,
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