Table Contents of 6 Student Life 24 People 50 Academics 70 Organizations 100 Sports 130 Closing Digitized by the Internet Archive 2012 with funding from in LYRASIS Members and Sloan Foundation http://archive.org/details/torch199268spri New Traditions Torch 1992 Spring Hill College 4000 Dauphin St. Mobile, Al 36608 Vol. 68 Title 1 i Academic Excellence - "Spring Hill College is a Jesuit Cath- olic liberal arts college. Its mission is the forma- men tion of and women who into persons are intellec- tually, and morally ma- spiritually, socially, ture. 2 Opening e folk-formula for a bride's attire, the quired courses at Spring Hill ought to om^thingoldandsomethingnew. Intheold qwdiminmemory,studentstooklock-step Scholasticphilosophyandintraditional -logy, then called 'religion.' The rationale be- hindthecorehasinpartbeenrenderedirrelevant bypostVaticanII reformandbychangesinCath- olicintellectualcircles. Butthepartsthattouchon the cherished values of Jesuit thought have not disappeared. They have been maintained to pre- aresturantstocarrythem intothe 21st century. " at'sjt&iit old and the new part. How about the borrowed—and something blue? They there too to provide the protective at will get the old values into the new saywhattheyarewouldbetogivethe y." -Dr. CharlesBoyle aditionatSpringHillCollegeislikeafamily e pool that is realized in each and every new ration of graduates. Each new offspring is d individual yet recognizable with cer- y traits and characteristics. The Spring ge living tradition generates academic personal and community develop- enerates a rich cultural diversity and leadership in service to others, espe- poor. After a four-year growing expe- newgraduateisempoweredtocontinue intellectually, spirituc'i socially and a responsible leader in service to oth- LouisLambert, S.J. Opening 3 "Spring Hill College stude been turning their focus outwai the less fortunate, and finding m portunitiesto serve. The 90's to aid the homeless, hungry, an is such a positive sign for soci| ture; seeing college-age stude real value in seving others hope." -Gayle Canaga "New and old traditions are Spring Hill College. Mardi Gr; der Puff, and Oktoberfest an that have survived time and enjoyed by students today faculty, and administration c; together on these days to relax ual atmosphere. 1 idition is a tant element at this college. I ditionthat makes Hi ^rience onecann. oh i 4 Opening Community Leadership "Spring Hill College fosters a stu- dent-centered community in which the values of the Jesuit Catholic tradition are emphasized while stu- dents are assisted in achieving their fullest intellectual and personal potential." Opening 5 Student Life As a few traditions like Belle ofthe Hill and fraternity Beer Bowl are now just memories ofthe past, manytraditions such as Powder Puffand Oktoberfest have survived time. Still other newer traditions, including Christ- mas On The Hill and Cajunfest are quicklybecom- ing much anticipated celebrations. 6 Student Life