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Ask the Abbot
May 2012
Quent Below ’70 asks: “Is one of the existing fraternities on the St. Norbert campus a successor to the Kappa Chi fraternity that existed in the late 1960s? I was a founding member of KX.” >>Read the Abbot's answer
March 2012
Jena Paul ’14 asks: “Was Van Dyke Gym the first gymnasium at St. Norbert College?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
February 2012
Brett Buboltz ’08 asks: “When was the first St. Norbert College Magazine published?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
December 2011
Christine Linnehan Strigenz ’76 asks: “I lived in Mad/Lor Hall and am curious to know why it was given that name. What is the story behind it?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
November 2011
Paul “Beta” Koehler ’59 asks: “What is the significance and meaning behind St. Norbert College’s presidential seal?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
October 2011
Connor Romenesko ’15 asks: “Where did St. Norbert College football games take place prior to Schneider and Minahan stadiums?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
September 2011
Nick Fry ’08 asks: “What state has the highest population of SNC alumni, other than Wisconsin?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
August 2011
Patti VandenBusch Albers ’76 asks: “It’s quite remarkable that the St. Norbert College Music Theatre program is celebrating its 50th year this summer. I’m curious as to what the first production was.” >>Read the Abbot's answer
July 2011
Patti VandenBusch Albers ’76 asks: “I noticed that the Shakespeare Garden between JMS, Bemis, Cofrin, and Todd Wehr halls had pavers added to the walkway this spring. When was the garden created? And is it really named after William Shakespeare?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
June 2011
Andrew Herson ’82 asks: “My daughter, Kellie Herson ’11, just graduated from St. Norbert. It seemed like a large class. How many students received their diplomas this year? Out of curiosity, how many students graduated in 1982?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
May 2011
April 2011Ashley Knoke ’10 asks: “When did St. Norbert change from an institution for future priests to a Catholic college open to any student?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
March 2011
Brittany Draxler ’12 asks: “Was there really a high school on campus at one time?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
February 2011
James Reinkober ’55 asks: “Now that Minahan Stadium is history, who was the Minahan for whom the stadium was named? Did he contribute the funds for the stadium?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
December 2010
Jess Kropp ’12 asks, “Abbot Pennings, what would you like for Christmas?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
November 2010
Bern Diederich ’65 asks: “What notable American read the oath of office to the graduating ROTC cadets from the class of 1965?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
October 2010
Mallory Ford ’09 asks: “Back in the day there was a St. Norbert yearbook. Do you know why the title of it used to be ‘Des Pères’ ?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
September 2010
Tressa Boldt ’10 asks: “Is it true that a former Green Bay Packer player was involved in a St. Norbert Homecoming?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
August 2010
Alissa Roff ’09 asks: “When was the first year in which St. Norbert College graduated more women than men?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
July 2010
Bridget Zach ’11 asks: “Who is Mel Nicks and why is St. Norbert’s sports complex named after him?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
June 2010
Andrew McIlree ’06 asks: “During my Commencement from St. Norbert, I recall the Norbertines wearing a special hat that I believe is called a biretta. Does it symbolize anything in particular?” >>Read the Abbot's answer
May 2010
Carla Cucciatti Overbeck ’66 asks: "After reading an article in the current St. Norbert College alumni magazine about married alumni who met at St. Norbert, I wonder if there are any other couples who met at Camp Tivoli (the Norbertine camp near Cecil, Wis.) the way my husband and I did. I am a St. Norbert alumna, and Julius was a counselor at the camp. We married a year after graduation and are still together." >>Read the Abbot's answer
April 2010
Arnie Beimborn ’43 asks: "From my college days – ’39 to ’43 – I remember Fr. Anselm Keefe’s constant companion, a dog named Betsy. Father left the campus with Betsy riding backward in the sidecar of his motorcycle. Any information on what happened to Betsy?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
March 2010
Jessica Flynt ’03 asks "I was wondering, what is the name of the crowd-pumping song played as the men’s hockey team enters the ice? And how long has our hockey program been around?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
February 2010
Brian Kerhin ’92 asks: "As I was giving my five-year-old daughter a quick walking tour of campus this past weekend, we came upon a sculpture in front of JMS that I think it used to be in front of Main Hall. I am wondering what it’s called, when it was installed and how much it cost." >>Read the Abbot's answer
December 2009
Paul Conners asks: "I read with interest a previously submitted question about the college’s "Alma Mater" song. If I read your answer correctly, Heather Schmidt (Music) wrote the lyrics – but who wrote the music?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
November 2009
Kat (Kilok) Herald ’07 asks: "What are the most popular items at the caf nowadays? Chicken Caesar salad night and Pizza Hut night were always a hit when I was a student." >>Read the Abbot's answer
October 2009
Frank McQuilkin ’53 asks: "How many Norbertines are there at St. Norbert Abbey?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
September 2009
Kaylee Beck ’13 asks: "I’m not an alum (yet), but I have a question. What does the “F.K.” stand for in the F.K. Bemis International Center?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
August 2009
Deirdre Gehant, parent and Packer fan, asks: "Now August is here it will be preseason for football. Just what is the history of the relationship between the Packers and St. Norbert College? Is it true they hold their training camp on campus? Are the Green Knight cheerleaders also Packer cheerleaders? Is one of our priests also the priest to the Packers team? Any other interesting tidbits to share?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
July 2009
Christine Donovan ’07 asks: "When I was a student, there was a white squirrel on campus. Is it still around?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
June 2009
Kristen Buettner ’09 asks: "There was a song we sang at graduation … I believe it was called the “Alma Mater.” Could you share with me the history behind it?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
May 2009
Caitlin Zach ’09 asks: "Now that you have relocated to your place of honor inside the new library, I’m worried I won’t be able to take a photo with you before I leave St. Norbert. It has been a tradition of so many graduates who have come before me – how can you keep it going?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
April 2009
Dear Abbot, I keep hearing that the old library will be renovated – but into what? I am curious to know, having spent many an evening inside its walls. >>Read the Abbot's answer
March 2009
Kim Szatkowski ’81 asks: "Abbot, I've always heard what a wonderful, generous man my great uncle, Father Luke Dionne, was. But he died suddenly when I was very young – I believe that would have been in the 1960s. Now, since nearly everyone who knew him is deceased, I wonder if the college archives have any more information on his legacy?
By the way, it is interesting that the Dionne family coat of arms includes the fleur-de-lis, also associated with the Norbertines, and that the family motto is ‘In Service to God.’ Just curious, perhaps this went into Luke’s decision to become a Norbertine priest?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
February 2009
Nick Patton ’03 asks: "Abbot, last time I saw you, you were not looking yourself at all. Would you like to tell us about what’s been happening to you recently?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
December 2008
Libby Hauser ’08 asks: "Who was Francis Boyle? How did Boyle Hall come to be named after him?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
November 2008
Maribeth Frinzi ’05 asks: How ‘old’ is Old St. Joe’s?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
October 2008
Chris Kirwen ’08 asks: I’ve noticed that the school was referred to as St. Norbert’s College at one time, When was the ‘’s’ removed?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
September 2008
Grace Meyer, ’84 asks: "I know you keep up to date with events on campus. Are any of the social groups getting together during Reunion Weekend this fall? In particular, the women from No Nonsense? It would be great to catch up with them." >>Read the Abbot's answer
August 2008
Ragan Prucha Jorgensen ’97 asks: "I’m curious to know how long the Green Bay Packers have been using St. Norbert College for training camp." >>Read the Abbot's answer
July 2008
Kate Geenen ’89 asks: "I have heard that an elephant participated in a particular St. Norbert Homecoming parade. Did this really happen, and if so, when?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
June 2008
Billy Falk ’08 asks: "As a recent graduate, I understand that I am now an official member of the St. Norbert College Alumni Association. I'm curious to know how long the alumni association has been in existence." >>Read the Abbot's answer
May 2008
Sarah Kaminski ’08 asks: I’m graduating this May and I’m sad that I won’t be on campus to see the building of the new Mulva Library. Are there plans to keep alumni informed of the progress?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
April 2008
John Connelly ’89 asks: "I’ve heard that there was an auditorium housed in Main Hall. What have been all the uses for Main Hall over the years?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
March 2008
Kara Wymelenberg Eulgen ’91 asks: "Are there time capsules in any campus buildings, and if so, do you know what’s in them?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
February 2008
Kara Wymelenberg Eulgen ’91 asks: "What is inside the dome on top of the Ray Van Den Heuvel Family Campus Center?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
December 2007
George Ermert ’02 asks: What is the oldest social group on campus?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
November 2007
Alison Schmidt ’05 asks: "Is it really true that a Miss America attended St. Norbert College?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
October 2007
Tom Vavrek ’70 asks: "Father Anselm Keefe obtained a large cannon for the lawn in front of Main Hall in the 1920s. A smaller cannon was placed there in the 1960s. We held a huge pro-Vietnam War rally there in 1966, prominently featured in the 1967 yearbook. What became of both cannons?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
September 2007
Brian Bunkelman ’94 asks: "You referred to the St. Norbert school colors in last month’s letter. What is the origin of the Green and Gold—did we take them from the Packers?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
August 2007
James Boyd '84 asks: "I have always wondered how St. Norbert came to adopt the Green Knight mascot. Do you know the history on this?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
July 2007
Mallory Kroon '06 asks: "My time at St. Norbert was made even better because of some great professors I had. I’m a teacher myself now, and I’d love to find a way that I can easily connect with some of the faculty. Is there a way that I can do this?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
June 2007
Ed Bellock ’78 asks: "I heard a rumor that the armored Green Knight on display in Schuldes Sports Center ‘disappeared’ from campus at one point in time. Did this really happen?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
May 2007
Ann Hillman ’04 asks: What programs or fields of study are most commonly selected by current students? Are there newer academic programs now available to students at St. Norbert?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
April 2007
Sarah Schmidt '05 asks: "Before leaving SNC, many students have been known to climb up onto your lap in the middle of the night—braver students in broad daylight—and take a photograph with you as a St. Norbert keepsake. Do you mind when people sit on your lap and take pictures?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
March 2007
Kristin Michails ’03 asks: "As time passes from our graduation date I have started to lose track of some of my St. Norbert friends. Addresses change so fast as people get new jobs, shift careers or get married. Can you help me locate them?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
February 2007
Olivia Dart ’99 asks: "My husband and I met while we were students at St. Norbert College. I was wondering how many couples who met at St. Norbert are now married?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
January 2007
How did the college radio station come by its call letters? >>Read the Abbot's answer
December 2006
Cathleen "Kitty" (Leonard) Finn ’82 asks: "The cafeteria served the most delicious broccoli cheese casserole. The chef, J.R., finally parted with the recipe and it's been a part of my family's celebrations ever since. What is the most popular meal for students at the cafeteria today?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
November 2006
"When did the tradition of "uglies" and "queens" first begin on campus?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
October 2006
"I heard that astronaut John Glenn attended St. Norbert College in the 1960s." >>Read the Abbot's answer
September 2006
"I’ve heard so much about ghosts on campus, especially in the current bookstore (formally St. Boniface). Any truth to these rumors?" >>Read the Abbot's answer
Responses to “Ask the Abbot” questions are penned by St. Norbert College staff in the name of Abbot Bernard Pennings, O.Praem., who founded St. Norbert College in 1898.
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