THE RECORD
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
VOLUME 76
COLLEGEVILLE, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1963
NUMBER 4
Dr. Henry Talks Bus Ride Bill On 'CCO Radio
By Thomas Super
A speech delivered to the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union earned Dr. Edward L, Henry, head of the St. John's political science department, a spot on WCCO radio's "Open Mike" program. On Feb 20, Dr. Henry defended his position on the controversial Minnesota school bus issue during WOCO's audience participation, question-answer program.
In Dr. Henry's speech to the Civil Liberties Union, given at its annual convention last December at the University of Minnesota, he voiced his arguments why the state should supply bus transportation for private as well as public schools.
Dr. Henry argues, "Of all the church-state questions that have arisen, the bus issue poses the simplest and clearest case. The prime question involved is whether the primary benefit of such bus transportation is realized by the sectarian school or by the student.
"Put another way: Is bus transportation a general welfare benefit that can be denied to no student because of the particular school he attends or the religion he practices?"
Newspapers Print Speech
Dr. Henry's speech was printed almost verbatim in the Feb. 15 issue of the Catholic Bulletin, and also reprinted in the St. Cloud Visitor. The story was then picked up by the secular news media in at least six states, with the Kansas City Reporter and the Cincinnati Inquirer two of the larger papers to print the story. The speech has also been included in a recently printed book of essays.
Because of the controversially of the subject and the widespread publicity Dr. Henry had received, the Minneapolis radio station invited him to defend his position on the air. For one hour he and Dr. Walfred Peterson, professor from Bethel college who took the opposite viewpoint, answered questions called in by radio listeners throughout the area.
Topic Becomes Public Issue
"The most striking aspect of the whole issue," said Dr. Henry of his radio experience, "is that it has now become a legitimate and respectable public issue, whereas six months ago it was considered subversive to public schools and the federal constitution."
Asked about the chances of a parochial bus transportation law being passed in this session of the Minnesota legislature, Dr. Henry replied, "The legislature is lagging far behind public opinion on this issue, and I don't think a new law will be passed this session.
"But if a law favoring bus transportation for parochial schools isn't passed pretty soon, Minnesota will become an island of discrimination in the whole body of states."
Jnno Degins Saturday
The Johnny-Benny Players will present Sean O'Casey's tragi-comedy, Juno and the Paycock, March 9, 10 and 11. Set in Dublin during the Irish Civil War, the drama reflects the complex and chaotic events in the life of a Dublin tenement family, its gaiety and sorrows.
Four Preps Highlight St. Pat's Day Activity
By John Barnett
Shillelaghs and shamrocks will mark the appearance of the Four Preps, nationally famous recording stars, Sunday,
March 17, in the St. John's gymnasium at 8 p.m. The Freshman class is sponsoring the group on behalf of the De-
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The Four Preps, nationally acclaimed vocal quartet, will enliven the St. John's scene with an 8 p.m. concert on Sunday, March 17. The St. Patrick's Day appearance is sponsored by the Freshman class, with proceeds going to the Development fund.
Symphony Concert Features Debut of Father Jerome, OSB
By Jim Worms
The St. John's Symphony orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Gerhard Track, will present a concert in the university auditorium Monday, March 18. The 50-member orchestra, consisting of Benedictine fathers, faculty members, students and musicians from the surrounding area, will open the program with the Egmont Overture by Ludwig von Beethoven.
This will be followed by three debuts. First will be Father Jerome Coller, OSB, making his debut as a pianist in the Rachmaninoff Third Piano Concerto.
with a performance of his orchestral study Upaya. This work was especially composed for the St. John's Symphony orchestra. Callahan is well-known as a pianist and as an organist. Last season he made his debut as soloist with the orchestra in a performance of McDowell's First Piano Concerto.
The program will conclude with a performance of Schubert's Third Symphony in D major.
Robert Bobzin
Father Jerome
COMING CAMPUS EVENTS
March
9—Juno and the Paycock,
8 p.m.
March
10—Juno and the Paycock,
3:30 p.m.
March
11—Juno and the Paycock,
8 p.m.
March 14-16—Dr. Mayer-Oakes
March
17—The Four Preps,
St. Patrick's Day
March
18—Orchestra concert
March
21—Feast of St.
Benedict, holiday
velopment fund.
The Four Preps started their career in a talent show at'Hollywood High school in 1955. They then did various local entertaining until they started recording on the Capitol label in 1957. Contrary to what seems to be the musical law of nature for teen vocal groups, their career didn't end with one big hit.
Score Immediately
Their first record, Dreamy Eyes, was an immediate success, but their million selling 26 Miles made them national celebrities in 1958. Next came Big Man, which helped nominated the Preps as "Most Promising Vocal Group" of 1958 in the Cash Box magazine poll.
Versatility Sustains Popularity One of the Preps' most recent recordings, More Money for You and Me, characterizes the versatility of the group. In it they spin off accurate imitations of other vocal groups ranging from the Fleetwoods to the Four Freshmen.
Besides recording several On Campus albums, the Preps have appeared on the Ed Sullivan and the Tennessee Ernie Ford shows. They have also performed at the Cocoanut Grove, the Dunes hotel in Las Vegas and at Lake Tahoe.
Their college appearances have taken them to every state in the Union, and they have frequently left new attendance records behind them. For example, recently at the Universities of Minnesota, British Columbia, Illinois and South Dakota, they broke all existing attendance records.
Bruce Belland, Glen Larson, Marvin Ingram and Ed Cobb make up the Preps. Of the four, only Cobb is a native of Hollywood. Larson was born in Long Beach, Calif.; Ingram in Shreve-port, La.; and Belland in Chicago, 111.
Tickets Available Soon
'' An advance sale of tickets, priced at $2 each, will begin soon in the old Prep refectory," states program chairman Ryan Mul-cahy, "and tickets will also be sold at the door before the performance."
Bishop Plans Council Talk
The Most Rev. Peter W. Bar-tholome, Bishop of the St. Cloud
diocese, will address the student body concerning the Second Vatican Council on Tuesday, March 12, in the university auditorium.
Last month the Bishop had given the same talk to the monastic community. The community recommended the speech to the student council, who then requested that the Bishop address the St. John's students.
'' This convocation address promises to be worth-while and all students should plan to attend," stated council president Gar Mulrooney. "The Bishop's talk is to be an informative one: to make the student body more fully aware of the Church's efforts toward Christian unity and recent accomplishments."
'Record Mailing Policy Changed
Beginning next fall, The Record (student publication) will no
longer be mailed to all alumni as has been the policy for many years. The mailing list at present numbers nearly 14,000 and the circulation has been increasing at a rate of almost 1,000 each year. In the past, one of the aims of The Record was to provide campus
Attention Alumni
We will continue to send The Record (student publication) to you if you still wish to receive it. All we ask is that you return the card which was inserted in the February Off-Campus Record.
news for the alumni. Henceforth, this information will be included in the Off-Campus Record and a monthly newsletter now being planned by the Alumni office.
Parents of current St. John's students will continue to receive The Record as in the past.
The composer Rachmaninoff is one of the most famous pianists in history and this year marks the celebration of his 90th anniversary. Father Jerome is accomplished in piano and composition, having studied both at the University of Minnesota. He has appeared as a soloist with the University of Minnesota Symphony and has given recitals on radio station KUOM.
The second part of the program will be dedicated to modern music. Robert Bobzin, Pine City senior, will make his debut as orchestra conductor in a performance of Stravinsky's First Suite for Orchestra. Stravinsky, who is considered one of the most famous composers of our time, recently celebrated his 80th birthday. Bobzin is a music major who has been assistant conductor of the Men's chorus for the past two years and is presently conductor of the St. John's Preparatory band.
James Oallahan, Albany junior, will make his debut as composer
Mr. Paul Askegaard, music teacher at Alexandria High school, and Mr. Harvey Waugh, music department chairman at St. Cloud State college, rehearse in preparation for the March 18 concert
here with the St. John's Symphony orchestra. Several other music teachers from the area will join St. John's students and faculty members for the concert.
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