Bloomsburg State College Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 1960 LOOKING FORWARD Your Guide to Successful Living in Waller Hall Bloonsburg State College Sloonsburg, Pennsylvania 1960-1961 Welcome Frosh, The staff of Looking Forward is happy to welcome you to Bloornsburg State Collegee Looking Forward has been written as a guide to introduce you to dormitory' life and dormitory policies. It will acquaint you with the activities planned for your pleasure and the required courtesies for effective studv in the donn. We hope this handbook will be helpful to you, both in preparation for B. S. C. and for happy, successful living in Waller Hall. We extend to you best wishes for an enjoyable college life. -The StaffBeverly Heath, 9 62, &liter Mary Sornerset, 9 63, Assistant Editor Louise Knapp, '61 Nancy Yocum, 9 62 Enna Miller, 9 62 Mary Spong, '63 Priscilla &tith, 9 63 Nanette Evans, '62, Head Typist Mary Ann Dorin, 9 62 Shirley Smeltz, 9 62 Judy Heider, 9 62 Dorothy Born, '62 Judy Goss, 9 61, Student Adviser Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Adviser -1- GREETINGS: It gives me great pleasure to extend welcome to our new students. New experiences await you on all sides: the discovery of new ideas, the rcmance of learning itself, new friends, new tastes, new values and a new community to explore. Going away to college for the first time is in itself exciting. I visualize youth and vigor spilling over with energy and emotion. We hope the peak of excitement which you now feel will be maintained during the next four years. These are the last formative years before you will be obliged to undertake trulyadult responsibilities and problems. Use them well to help your growth to maturity. You will be called upon to make many difficult decisions. Scme times the going may be rough, but you must learn to accept both defeat and success. Our staff, as well as your faculty and the upperclassmen will always be ready to lend a helping hand. We want your next four years to be the most exciting, stimulating, and satisfying adventure of your life. Do not hesitate to call on the staff of Waller Hall who are prepared and anxious to help you. The best of luck, success, and happiness in your next four years. Ellen K. Lane Dean of Women -2- WELCOME The resident women of Waller Hall extend a cheerful hello to all incoming freshmen. We trust that your years spent in Waller Hall will be an enjoyable and· rewarding experience. During these years you will make many new and lasting friendships. There will be many happy times, as well as serious manents, each contributing to this important phase of a young woman' life • . The objectives of living together in our none home" are adjustment, self-control, tolerance, and cooperations By working for these goals much will be gained in attaining an education and in broadening your personality. We hope that your years spent in Waller Hall will be as pleasant as it has been for those of us who now live here. Sincerely, Betty Elizabeth Ann Brooker President, Governing Board -3- TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff e ~ Dean's Greeting O Welcome o O o 8 d) e 8 0 C e O O O $ $ $ ~ a ~ Q O E) 0 0 o o o o o o o o o o o e o o o o e • o Check List ••• o Freshman Custom.so P0 rsonnel ~ ~ ~ Telephone Numbers Husky Lounge.. .. " Library e ~ ... 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Q • o o o e • e • e o o o •• • o o e o • o •••• o • o • o • o o •• o ~ C •• 0 e O • 0 0 -4- ... o o o • 0 o 10 oll .. 15 ol6 .,18 0 .19 • 20 .22 • • • 025 o o • • 26 o o o 028 o • o 030 038 o •• 0 0 0 • G • • CHECK LIST This list lias been prepared to give you some suggestions of items you may want to bring with you. Many girls do not like to buy curtains, bedspreads, washable throw rugs, dust mop, bureau covers and other such items until they have consulted their roommates. A mattress pad and pillow cover are articles that every girl is req~ired to have. __...;address book _ _alarm clock _ _blankets bedroom slippers --and/or shower shoes (soft-soled) _calendar , ___camera ___can opener ___clothes brush coat hangers -desk blotter desk lamp (not -flourescent; metal or glass shade required) __...;hat box high school yearbook -iron _ _ jewelry box _ _laundry bag(s) (more than 1 is helpful) ___laundry soap mattress pad (36 x 72) -name tags for clothing --~pencils, pen, ink --~phonograph and records -5- _ _dishes dresser scarves -drinking glass eating utensils ===:evening gown (for the college reception) _ _dust rags _ _first aid kit _ _garment bag hair brush and --comb hair dryer -hand mirror sewing kit -shoe boxes or bag --shower ca-:, - , sld:rt hangers small pan or pot -sneakers _ _towels _ _soap container and soap ____stationery and stamps • pillow cover (plastic ---or cloth, 21"-27") ___plastic bucket {good for hand laundry) ___playing cards - -radio and umbrella - -rainwear scissors stuffed animals -_ _sunglasses tennis racket --toiletries -toothbrush, toothpaste _ _typewriter wastebasket (metal) --- FRESHMEN CUSTOMS Iuring th~ first ten days of school, freshmen are introduced to college lifeo A Customs Committee composed of upperclassmen schedul.eaj plans, and regulates all the freshme 1 activities during that periodo Freshme 1 students will be expected to wear dinksj name signs, and carry the Piloto This will be in effect at all timeso Customs will begin for each Freshman when she receives a schedule of Freshman activities at first semester registrationo The night of September 13 will be designated as "Rabble Rouser Night .. " .A,t this time the members of the new class will meet in Carver Auditorium with the members of the Customs Committeej the bandj and the cheerleaders to become acquainted with Customs policy and college songs and cheers. On September 23, a pep rally will be held for the football game the following day. At this time the Freshmen may burn their name signs and dinks at a formal ceremony, and Customs will be officially over. -6- PERSONNEL Ellen K. Lane, Dean of Women, Roans 200, 201, 202, Phone ST 4-4896. Mrs. Althea s. Hoke, Resident Adviser, Ro.om 365, Phone ST 4-5474• , Resident Adviser, Room 400, Phone ST 4-9802. , College ,r~,rse, Infirmary Phone Number ST 4-4660, Ext. 9. , Housekeeper, Room 232. Mr. Thomas Gorrey, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Phone Number ST 4-4660~ Ext. 4 M.r. George G. Stradtman, Dean of Men, Dean's Apt. New North Hall, Phone ST 4-4616. TELEPHONE NUMBERS Waller Hall Dormitory Central 2nd Floor--ST W. 2nd Floor--ST Central 3rd Flocr--ST W. 3rd Floor--ST Central 4th Floor--ST W. 4th Floor-~T 4-9862 4-9840 4-9882 l,-98.91 4-9802 4-9811 New North Hall - Men's Dormitory 1st Floor~-ST 4-9863 2nd Floor--ST 4-.9934 -7- COLLEGE SERVICES HUSKY LOUNGE The Husky Lounge was established for the use and convenience of all members of the student body. It provides a meeting place where many varied activities are centeredo Students may buy lunches and other refreshments at the Husky Snack Bar P- which is open daily, MoJ"lnay through Saturdayp 8i30 aomo-lOiOO p.m. and Sunday, 5:00 --10g00 p,.m. For eatina;P modern tables, chairs, and booths are placed on the main floor of the lounge. Record and other informal dances are an established part of campus life; the lounge has an adequate dance flooro Dorm parties for both men and wanen are also held in the loungeo In additionp for those who like to play cards or to watch television, Husky Lounge has an elevated level especially suited for these purposes. At the far end of the main floor is a fireplace and leather lounging furnitureo A new addition to the lounge is a stereo record playero The College Book Store is also a part of the Husky Lounge which provides additional services for Bloansburg men and womeno Since it is often inconvenient to make trips downtown for notions or supplies, many needed items, such as toiletriesp stamps, and greeting cards, can be purchased in the storeo The College Book Store has textbooks and supplies for all courses offe~ed du.ring a given semester. Available also in the store are the usual college souvenirs such as mugs, glasses, and sweatshirtso - The book store is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.--l2il5 p.m., 1:30 p.m.--5:15 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.mc--12:15 p.m. -8- LIBRARY The college library is an excellent place for studying as well as for doing reference work. It is conveniently located on the first floor of Waller Hall near the main entrance. In order that we may make the best use of the library facilities, the library is open during the following hours: Monday through Friday, 7:50 a.m.-8:50 p.m. Saturday, 7:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m.--9:00 p.m. DINING HALL HOURS ---Breakfast Lunch Dinner Saturday Mon.-Fri. 7:00-8:00 7:00-8:00 11:00-1:15 11:00-1:15 6:()()ii5:30-6:15 *Denotes Table Service Sunday ?:45-9:15 12:30* 5:30-6:15 MAIL SERVICE Mail will be collected from the college post office at 8:45 each morn~ng and from the mail box at the rear entrance to Carv~r Hall each afternoon at 5:00. For the convenience of Waller women, the night watchman will collect mail in the dormitory if it is placed on the telephone desk in each of the floor smokers. LAUNDRY Soiled personal laundry is collected from Firetower C and from the laundry chute located near Firetower D, across from the bathroom, every Monday morning before 8 a.m. -9- The clean laundry can be picked up at the lalllldry building Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday tmtil noon, and Jbnday. Kark your laundry as follovs 1 · A. Sew name tapes securely to your clothes.* Plain tape, marked with the owner's name in indelible ink 9 can be substituted for name tapes. B• . Place this identification on the waist bands or collar bands or clothing to facilitate sorting at the laundryo Co Mark your laundry bago *The laundry has found that press-on tapes cane loose after a few wearings o INFIRMARY The infirmary is located on the second floor or Waller Hall across fran the linen roano Anyone with any illness or pain may receive medical attention frait the nurse on dutyo The infirmary hours are as follows. Monday-Friday& 8&30 a.m.-ll&30 a.m1&30 porno- 5&00 p.m. 7&00 p.mo- 8s30 p.mo Saturdar r ' 8&30 aomo-lli30 a.m. 1800 p.,mo- 3&00 p.m .. Sunday& 1&30 pom•• .3830 p.m. Emergency calls may be made at any hour, and if the nurse is not in the Infirmary at the time, the students are asked ~o call Extension 9 or Roan 276, Waller Hall. However• consideration and discretion should be used in making infirmary calls after dinner. After three days in the College Infirmary, the College charges $1000 for each day. -10- OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSIONS " DAY PERMISSIONS Resident women are permitted to leave campus for the town of Bloansburg until 6:00 pom .. on any day without receiving pennission or signing outo Permission to leave town must be obtained at all times from the Dean on duty. EVENING PERMISSIONS 1. All resident women are permitted off campus but in the local community on any evening, Monday thru Thursday until lOgOO pomo, on Friday and Sundays until 11:00 p.m. and on Saturdays until 11:50 p.m. provided they have signed out properly on their destination cardo 2o In addition, resident wanen may obtain special late permissions for any day of the week from the Dean on duty in accordance with the schedule listed belowo Special lates must always be requested, they are not automatic and they must be obtained before 8g00 porno or after 10~00 pom. No special late permissions ~ granted between 8~00 p.mo and 10&00 p&mo SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL LATES First Semester Freshman may be granted two llg00 p.m.'s and two llg50 p.m.'s a semester. During the semester one of the special lates listed above may be a 12:30 a.m .. pennission .. Second Semester Freshman may be granted three 11:00 p.m.'s arid two llg50 p.m .. 's a semester. One ?f these five special lates may be a 12:30 a.m. permission .. Sophcmores may have 11~00 p.rn 's on any night upon requesto In addition they may be granted eight . ll:50's a semester, two of which may be 12:30 a.m. permissions. On very special occasions they may be granted once during tt.c semeste:tg the privilege of returning to campus later than U:3v a.m. -11----- ~ Juniors may have 11&50 pomo's on any night of the week upon requesto They may have three 12&30 aomo's per semester and twice during each semester may arrange on very special occasions to return to campus later than 12&30 &om., Ser.ior3 may have unlimited 11&50 pomo's without asking for permission by signing out accurately on their dbstination cardso They may also have six 12830 aom~ 1 s and may arrange to return to campus later than 12&30 aom. four times during each sem.estero lo Special general late permissions will on occasion ~e granted to all women to enable them to participate in certain college eventso When grantedi notice of such general late permission will be posted on the bulletin board in the Dean of Women's Officeo ' . . 4,. Penalty ill returning to !h.!_ dormitory lateo A. For signing in after the regular evening permission hour~ student will forfeit one special late permissiono BQ For signing 1n late ~ft er a ·special late privilege, the student will forfeit two special late permissions" The front door is locked at 11&50 porno When returning from a special late, ring the doorbello The person on duty will let you ino WEEKEND AND OVERNIGHT PERMISSIONS Weekend Permissions& An Overnight Permission Card must be filled out, approved, and filed in the Dean of Wanen's Office before you leave campus for a weekend or overnight. The card must be filed not later than Thursday, if pezmission is to be granted for the forthcoming weekend. After your weekend permission has been approved, fill out your destination card and file it in the '~vernight" file. If you are leaving for an overnight after 7 &00 p.m. 11 your parents written permission must be obtained in advance" -12- Overnight pemissions can only be granted for places for which your parents have ,ent in written approval. Women students must return to campus from weekends by 11:00 p.m. Sunday,, Under very unusual circumstances, if you cannot return by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, please notify the Dean of Women by telephone. Vacations: A special sheet is provided for vacation signout. In addition to signing your name, the means of transportation, date and time of leaving as well as estimated time and date of returning must be indicated. If you are not going directly home please indicate accurately your complete itin"'t"C'ary. The College reserves the right to supervise 3.ny students remaining in Bloomsburg during holidays, other than those whose homes are located here. SIGN OUT PROCEDURES Every resident student is provided with an individual destination card which is kept on file in the Office of the Dean of Women. Destination cards enable the Dean (and the Resident Advisors)to know the whereabouts of the women in her charge in case of phone calls, unexpected visitors or unforseen events. The Dean of Women and her staff are held responsible for the safety and welfare of all resident women. The destination card and sign out sheet are the most efficient and least bothersome means of keeping track of women students after dark. 1. All resident women who leave the dormitory after 6 :00 p.m. must sign out on both the sign out sheet and on · the destination card. 'rhe date and time of departure, full names and complete addresses of all companions, destination and probable time of return must be indicated. Use more than one line if necessary to furnish complete and accurate information. 1f your companion is a Bloomsburg student indicate the fact. When complete file the card in the section labeled -13- "Out" in the file in the Dean of Women's Officeo Upon return cross your name off the sign out sheet, complete your destination card and file it in the section labeled "Ino" You are expected to go to vour lir."lg quarters imm.ediatelyo Signing out will always involve TWO forms, one of which will be a destination cardo 2o No wcman may leave Waller Hall alone at nighto 3o Any student leaving the dormitory before 6g00 porn. but expecting to return after that hour must sign out as indicated aboveo 4o If a WOTfian, leaves with one per~on and plans to return with another, she should indicate the situation clearly on her destination cardo Anv unexoected change in destination should be phoned into the Dean on dutyo 5o Upon return, the ~tudents is expected to indicate the time of arrival by th6 dormitory official clocko Occasionally clocks on campus differ as to time~ The official dormitory clock is the one on the wall of the lobbyo Remember in case of emergency, your dormitory clock is never wrongo 6~ NEVER SIGN ANY DF.STINATION CARD BUT YOUR OWN. 7o When you sign in your date is offically overo Men students may not go beyond the office after lOgOO p.mo The exit to Long Porch may not be used after 10&00 pom .. 80 '!be front door is locked at 11&50 porno When returning from a special late ring the doorbell., The person on duty will let you ino -14- SOCIAL CONDUCT All students are expected to conduct themselves at all times, both on and off campus, in an orderly manner. Disorderly and improper behavior, conduct or dress inappropriate for the particular situation or in violation of college policy will not be condoned. On becoming a student at Bloomsburg, a young woman i s considered an adult and is expect ed to have a lmowledge of t he simple soci al rules of good taste, cour tesy and good judgement e Bl ocrnaburg students should never display the1nselves in an unfavorable light either on or off ca~pus by conspicuous behavior, public display of affection 9 brawlings, vulgar or improper language 9 etc& Consideration for the rights and sensitivities of others should govern one's behavior at all times. The following specific regulations affection social conduct must be mentioned ~ 1., The Ca.mpu. behind Waller is out-of-bounds after 8 i00 pome The back entrance by the trunk landing should not be used aft er t his time o 2. After 10~00 p.me all students must use t he front entrance to Waller Hall., The ent rance at Long Porch is locked at 10:00 p.m. Couples say goodnight in the Lobby., Students are not permitted to park in cars by Long Porch. 3. New North Hall Donnitory is out-of-bounds for all women. 4. The possession of liquor or being under the influence of alcohol either on campus or in the town of Bloomsburg will be cause for dismissal from college. -15- CARE OF ROOf The use of tape, tacks, paste, or nails on the walls, woodwork, and doors is prohibitede Pennanent picture hooks, drying racks, and curtain rods are pro~ vided in every room,, All 'WOnten residents are responsible for damage to college property due to carelessness or violation of regulations. REPAIRS If your room is in need of repairs, such as having a burned out ceiling bulb or a jamned window shade, please report this in writing to the Superintendent of Grounds a.pd Buildings 9 Mro Thomas Gorrey, whose office is located opposite the Post Officeo BED LINEN Bed linen is exchanged every Tuesday between 1J .:)0 a.mo 9 and 2g00 p.m. By removing the bottom sheet and pillow case and taking them to your floor's linen closets, you may obtain a clean sheet and pillow case. FOOD No perishable food should be kept in the room for a long period of time. Any food should be stored in metal containers. Window sills s~ould be kept free of food in boxes, bags, and bottles. PERSONAL PROPERTY All personal property should be labeled. For protection against loss, lock your door. Do not · keep valuables or large sums of money in your room. Deposit large amounts of money in the Business Office since th~;•:,e ollege 1:s ·not responsible for loss of money or personal property. -16- INSPECTION Room inspection includes general cleanlinesso There should be no clothes lying aroundj no overstuffed wastebaskets 9 no unstraightened beds 9 etco Rooms not passing inspection are left a note 9 and another visit w.i.11 be madeo All reports are kept on file in the Dean of Women's Officee Be prepared for inspections at anytime 9 announced or unannouncedo ROOM SUPPLIES Every room. should be equipped with a dust mop and dust clotho A closet in each smoker contains a mop 9 broom bucket, and dust pan and brush for your use 9 if you do not have your OWilo Do not brush dirt into the halliand shake all mops and rugs at the windows in the fire towers o Empty all wastebaskets into the large containers in the towers and pressrooms and place l.l'l.rge boxes on the floor near these receptacleso Drair liquids from containers before discardingo VACATIONS Waller Hall must be in spic and span conditj~\'\. be.fore vaeationso The following requirements a!e to be met before leavingg Have your room.clean and in inspection ordero Close all w:.tndowso Pull all blinds to half the lower window sash. Remove all food from your room and all items from your w.i.ndow sillso Lock your door as you leaveo -17- STUDY QUIET HOURS In order to enable students to study and sleep in their rooms, it is necessary to have so~e rules regarding excessive noise in the residence hall during certain hours of the day and night. By cheerfully complying with these rules for quiet hours, we show courtesy and thoughtfulness for others. lo Quiet for sleep: a. ll:00 p.rn.--9:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday~ b. ll:00 p.m.--10:00 a.m. on Sunday. 2. Quiet for study: a. 2:00 p.m.--4:00 p .m. each afternoon. b. 7:30 p.m.--11:0u p.m., except Saturday. 3. During quiet hours, there should be no: a. b. . c. d. e. Loud talld.ng or laughing in the rooms, Halls, S111.okers, lobby, pressrooms, and B. R.•s. Loud playing -::,f radios • Slamming of doors. Running in the halls. Playing the raciio, talking, or typing with the door of your room open. If these rules are not observed, the violator will be asked to appear before the Governing Board. -18- COUNSELING !!IQ-LITTLE SISTERS In May, each resident of Waller Hall may select a "little sister" for the next term. Once the "big sister" has chosen a name, she writes to her "little sister" during the summer and is on hand to greet her in the fall if possible. WALLER COUNSELORS As part of the program planned for the orientation of freshman women, Waller Counselors are available to explain rules, general customs and regulations to the new women students. COUNSELORS Mary Augustine Pat Biehl Joanne Curry Carol Davenport Barbara Downs Janice Gerber Mary Ellen Goodbrod Arlene Harris Delores Keen Sheila Leiter Mary C. McHose Marty Moyer Diann Patton Betty Scaife Connie Snith Melinda Sorber Pat Sieber Dorothy Stanton Nancy Zechman Nancy Handshaw--Head Counselor -19- FACil.ITIES PRESS~ The press rooms have been p~ovided with special outlets and equipnent for the convenience of' all resident womeno Irons 9 hot plates and wash tubs 1 are located in the pre~~ rooms on each fl0oro Personal appliances such as percolatora 9 grills, steam irons and hot plates may oe used only in the press rooms" '4'air dryers may be used only in the press rooms or BG Re 's-o All these appliances must be approved by the electrician at the beginning of the school yearo BATHROOMS Stn~e we all use the bathrooms, we must do our part to keEsp th6m eleano Here are a few · suggestions 2 10 2o 3., 4o 5o 6a Deposit sanitary napkins in the cans provided for theme Turn the showers and faucets off completely. Throw only empty boxes an.... papers» not liquids, in the provided waste canso Keep the washbowls free from dirt and hair., Do not cut hair over the basins~ and be sure to clean the floor after cutting hairo Do not use basins for washing hair or clothes, except stockingso SMOKERS Smokers au:•t:! provided on eaeh floor of tJ1e i tory for those women who "idsh to make uH ·or Smoking is pennitted ~ o~ · the side where the phone and fountain are located and is prohibited individual roomso -20 ... do:rmthem. telein the '·- The other section of the smoker is re~erved for lounging anc""tudyingo In this area phonographs and radios can 1:>e played only between the house of 4830 PoJ1b and 9:30 Poillo on the W'eekends~ If there is sxeessive noise the smokers will be c1osed arid _smoker privileges taken away o -,, ' ' \ \ ' A soda machine is located on third floor of the dormitory for the use of all women studentso It is necessary for each smoker to be kept clean; thereforep once a semester a student shall be assigned a certain day for straightening up th~ smokero TELEPHONES Telephone Dutyc Two telephones are loeat,nrt on each floor and every resident is expected to take phone duty for one evening a seme,s ter from 7g3Q p.m. to lOiOO p"m., The list of assigned nights will be posted on the floor bulletin boards by the Telephone Chairman. Failure to report will result in the loss of a late permissiono . Procedure o When answering the telephone, poll tely say "Waller Ha 1 , ______Floore" Then check the bulletin board for the girl's roQU number and it she is not in her room, checK the press room, B.Ro, and smokero Record the message on the message pad incl-"1ing the date, . hour, message and name of person rece:1.ving the call., If the call is important, leave a written message on the door. Hours. The telephone should not be used a~ter 11:00 p.mc, unless an emergency should arise., Calls are to be' limited to ten minutes. -21- SOCIAL CUSTOMS AND -ACTIVITIES GUESTS Your friends are always whether it be for just a day hostess 9 are responsible for during their visit. welcome at Bloomsburg or a weekend. You, as them and their comfort · Arrangement must be made with the Dean of Wan.en's Office in advance, if your guests are staying overnight , This consists of filling out both sections of the guest card. After this slip is approved, file one section in the Dean of Women's Office and take the other to the Housekeeper, who will supply clean linen. A charge of one dollar is made for each night the g·1est remains in the dorm. This fee is payable at the Ldan of Wanen's Office. If your guests are eating in the College Commons, the fees for meals are as follows: · Breakfast $ .50 Lunch .75 Dinner 1.00 These fees are paid to the head waiter either before or after the meal. TEAS A Freshman tea is held in the autumn and is sometimes referred to as "The Big and Little Sister Tea". Your big sister will introduce you to the Dean's Staff, governing board members, and upperclassmen. In the spring rollowing election of the governing board members, a Governing Board Desse;,rt is held to introduce you to the new officers who ldll represent you during the following year. -22- OO™PAATIES Several times throughout the year the residents of Waller Hall are invited to Dorm Patries which are planned by the Social Commi~tee of Waller Hall Association. Each party has a distinct theme which you will learn more about later. HOMECOMING One weekend during the football season is set aside as "Homecoming". On this special weekend we all stay and open our doors to visiting friends, relatives, and alumni. On this weekend, student rooms are judged by a committee of students, faculty, and prominent citizens. These are the points of judgment: 1. Attractiveness (impression of whole room) 2. Suitability for dorm life 3. Furniture arrangement 4. Wall decoration 5. Color 6. Neatness 7. Originality 8. Livability Awards are given to the roans that best meet these standards. A helpful hint: the judges are more interested in how clever you are than the amount of money you spend. - OPEN HOUSE Waller open during Men are not any other their rooms Hall, usually closed to male visitors, is set hours on Parent's Day and Homecoming. permitted in Waller Hall student rooms at time. Waller Women take extra care that are in good order on visitors' days. -23- ALL-COLLEGE RECEPTION Early in the fall of eaeh school year a formal All College Reception is held in order to welcome new students and to greet returning studentso This is for the President,faeulty9 and studentae Please plan to attendo CHRISTMAS SPIRITING Every·· year the week before vacat,:ion is dedicated to '!Christmas Spiriting" o The names of all the girls on·1 eaeh floor are pla.©ed in a boxo Each girl then draws a name 9 and become$ a "Spirit" to the girl whose name she h~$ drawno For six day she does a kind act 9 such as making her bed 9 or leaving a small inexpensive gift by the doore To climax. all the events of the week 9 a Resident Women's Christmas Party is heldo ~~ch girl finds out the name of her Spirit in the exchange of gifts that highlights the feativitieso The women's sports organization 9 "B, Clup 9 tries to create and to increase interest in sports P'' d sportsmanship. At certain de5ignated times, wen.en's intramurals are held in Centennial Gymnasiumo Basketball 9 badminton,i swim:ming 9 ping ponr- volleyball 9 and archery are a few of the activities that "B" Club includes in its programe For the time spent participating in sports or athletic activities 9 women receive points which will accumulate. After earning 500 points in individual and group sports, girls are eligible ~or 11 B11 .Club membership. tlBU Club sponsors the sale of nee-essary personal supplies which are available in a room on each flooro See bulletin board for the room on your floor. -24- PROPER WEARING APPAREL Following are a few helpful suggestions as t o ~ to wear wheng 1., For Sunday and weekday , dinner~ suits or sport dresses and stockings are a~propriatee 2. For fraternity meetings, dress-u~ apparel is usually worn. 3 o For church, all Waller Hall women wear hats · and stockings. ' 4o For classes, skirts, sweaters, and socks are favoriteso 5. For sport, slacksj berrnudas,-or gym suits are most practical. 6,. While in the dorm, jeans or bermudas are comfortable for lounging or studying., When around during free hoursi dress properly in a housecoatj class-wear 9 or sport clothes. ?o For sunbathing. sunsuits or bathing suits may be worn . The two lower terraces between Waller Hall and the Grove are reserved for this purpose for women only., Sunbathing is permitted in no other pla~ Sun lamps are not perndtted in the dorm due to the danger of a severe burn and the possibility of overloading circuits. If Bermuda shorts and slacks are to be worn,·the following rules and regulations must b€ observed: 1. Bermuda shorts and slacks may be worn after 4 p$m. on week days, 12 noon on Saturdays, but not at all on Sundays. 2. Bermuda shorts and slacks are permitted to be worn downtown. 3. Bermuda shorts and slacks are prohibfted · in the following places J Library, College Connnons, Administrative offices, classrooms, Husky Lounge, and Social events, except where specified. 4. Dungarees are prohibited. 5o People wearing Bermuda shorts and slacks are not permitted to loiter in Waller Hall Lobby. -25- -FIRE .- - SAFETY FIRE DRILLS Silence, speed and order are necessary during fire drills in order t o clear the building qu:tckly and safely. To prevent panic and confusion learn the following rules: le Put on a long coat, hard-soled shoes, and take a t owel with you to ·cover your face. 2., Close your windows , put up your shades , leave the lights on and open your door o Specific instructions will be given for leaving your roan and going to the proper fire tower~ by your fire warden Fourth floor will walk single file staying on the inside near the banistere 'Ihird floor will walk sin~lA fi 1 A ~+ ~m ne: on t.r- ~ outside near the wall unt5_l the landing is reached., Then ti11ra u.oor wi.11. take -c,ne rn:wale second section of the stairway., The second f loor will walk single file , staying on the out side near the wall .. In evacuating Waller Hall, ling up away from the building, following the fire warden's direction. 6., In case of an actual fire, each wanan will be alert for further instructions. 7,. Fire wardens have authority to enforce the silence regulations .. 8. Fire towers are safety islands if door are kept closed. 9. In case of fire alarm during the day: fellow -the same procedure unless you are on another floor. It) thir case, use the nearest fire exit. · If no official is checking your floor, take this responsibility yourself. -26- FIRE PREVENTION In order to insure the safety of all in Waller Hall 1 the following regulations should be observed carefullyo lo Do not overload the electric cu.rcuits in your roomo 2 ~ Be certain that there are no defects in the lamps, radios and clocks. The attached cords should be in good conditiono 3o Use no applicances in your roomo 4o Be sure the hot plate and irons are turned off be~~~~ vou leave the press roomo 5~ Do no· smoke in your rooms at any timeo 60 Do not U~b ~n inflammable lampshadeo 7o Leave no obstructions in the halls--this means no umbrellas 9 boots, or clothes rackso 80 Do not remove hot-plates from the press roomo 9~ Do not lock your at nighto lOo In the press room, replace the hot irons in their holderso ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT The double outlet in the side wall is sufficient fori a 60-watt desk lam.po a 60-watt table radio, electric clock, or a floor lampo The shade of the lamp is to be of metalo No two or three-way lam~s may be used. All electrical cords must be in excellent conditiono Extension cordF .:md three-way plugs are not permittedo All electrical items are subject to inspection at any timeo If tl1~y do not conform. to standards they must be removed immediately. 1~ 2o -27- GOVERNING BOARD OF~ WAIJ..ER HALL ASSOCIATION The Governing Board is the student administration unit of the Waller Hall Association, of which all women residents are members. This organization is a combination of legislative, executive, and judicial bodies. GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS President• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elizabeth Brooker Vice-President • • • • • • • • • • • • •Margaret I;3ower Secretary• • • • • • o • • • • • • • Barbara Hickernell Treasurer. • -. • • • o • o • • • • • • .Jeanne Fischer Social Chairman. • • • • • • • • • • • Elaine Anderson Assistant Social Chairman• • • • • • • • • •Mary Zevas Senior Representatives • • • • • • • • • •Kay Gaglione Juqy Goss Eileen Wolchesky Junior Representatives • • • • • • • • • Diane Andrews Myrna Bassett Nancy Yoctnn Sophomore Representatives • • • • • • • Carol Bendinsky Margaret -snook Kary- ~omerset Past President • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rebecca Henry Advisors Miss Ellen K. Lane (Dean of Women) Mrs. Althea Hoke (Resident Advisor) (Resident Advisor) GOVERNING BOARD DUTIES Floor officers, Governing Board members, and proctors have certain specific duties and responsibilities entrusted to them. -28- lo Responsibilities and Duties of Floor Officers& a~ Preside at all floor meetingso bo Post list of late light checkers on floor o Co Supervise enforcement of late lights and floor quiet hourso do Assist Governing Board members and Proctors in entordng quiet hours and regulating late lights. eo Proceed as follows in regard to repeated violations of quiet hoursg (1) Report offenders to the Governing Board President arid Dean of Women for Governing Board sumnons and action. 2o Responsibilities and Duties of Governing Board Membersg ao Enforce late lights and quiet hours on the flooro bo Assist or reinforce proctors in controling noise and regulating late lightse Co Notify floor officers of continued violations of quiet hours and advise them if a Governing Board notice is warranted. do Assist the President in enforcing regulations and in carrying on the activities of the Waller Hall Associationo 3o Responsibilities and Duties of Proctorsg ae Enforce late lights and quiet hours on the floor. b~ Notify floor office4 of violations of quiet hours and advise if a Governing Board notice is necessarye -29- COMMITTEES APPOINTED~ GOVERNING BOARD The Governing Board appoints several committees to expedite Waller Hall activities, business, rules, and regulations~ and to help to bring about gracious social living in our residence alle 1. Art Committee Chairman - Sylvia Knauer In this committee . is vested the responsibility for Homecoming Day decorations in Waller Hall,such as awards for the most attractive rooms, autograph books for visitors, and attractive designs for the doors. This group also makes the signs and posters announcing dormitory social affairso 2. Counselors Chairman - Nancy Handshaw Counselors explain rules, general customs, and regulations to new women residents. They also advise new studentso 3o Elections Committee Chairman - Jane Slottje This committee must see that all elections of the Waller Hall Association are conducted correctly and in an orderly fashiono 4e Fire Drill Committee Chairman - Carol DelVecchio This committee explains the rules of fire drills and how to safeguard against fire hazards. They also conduct fire drills and enforce these rules during the fire drill. 5. House Committee Chainnar - Dorothy Updegraff -30- 'lbe Bouae Camm:ttee is resnonsible for the attraetivenns and c1ean1.inelss of the :residence hallo 6. Publicit7 Calnittee Chairman - Jeanine Ayres 'lbe Publicit7 Ccllnittee is in charl?e e-~ - publicizing Waller Hall act.in.ties in tte JJaroon and Gold and The Jbrning P.ress. and the bulletin boards. 7o Remembrance Caanittee Chairman -..: Xadeleine Gordos 'Ibis committee sends cards and fiowers to 111a11bers of our .Association who a:re ill or mwe a death in their faally. 8. Snoker ea.dttee Cha"lrman - Rlltbmm Baer The responsibility for seeing that the .floor SlllOIKrs are kept clean and attracti'ft is placed on this ccanittee. 9. Socia1 Canmittee Chairman - Elaine Anderson Pl.ans are made by this camdttee for all dormitory social events~ with the cooperation and assistance of various other comnittees. lOo Telephone Comnrl:ttee Chaiman - Terri Berardi 'lbe Telephone Camnittee assigns each woman resident to telepione duty two evenings during the college y&aro -31- CONSTITUTION WALLER HALL ASSOCIATION Article I - Name The name of this organization shall be the Waller Hall Association of the State College, Bloc:msburg, Pennsylvania. Article II - Object The object of this association shall be to initiate and carry on co-operative goverrnnent and to encourage high standards of living among the women residents of Waller Hall. Article III - Membership All women students living in Waller are, ipso facto, members of the Association. Article IV - Officers Section 1. The officers of this Association shall be: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Social Chairman, and twelve elected Representatives. Together these officers and representatives shall constitute the Governing Board. Section 2. The President of the Association shall be a junior elected by the entire ~embership of the Associatione She shall be President of the Governing Board and representative to the Cc:mmunity Government Associationo -32- The Vice-President, Secretary 9 and Treasurer shall be juniors, or sophomores elected by the entire membership of the Associationo The Social Chairman or Waller Hall shall be a junior or a sophomore elected by the Associationo Section 3o Any vacancies filled within two weeks in the Constitution excepting in the tatives when the vacancy shall by Governing Board. in office shall be manner provided by this ease of Class Represenbe filled by appointment Section 4o The tenn of office of the President, Vice-Presidentp ·secretaryjl Treasurer, and Social Chairman and all members of the Governing Board shall be for one year unless re-elected for a second term of officeo Article V - Elections Section 1. :Each class shall meet for the purpose of selecting nomineese The liat of nominees shall be posted one week before the elections that will be held when the particular classes vote for their representativeso Section 2e One week before the day set for the election of the President , Vice-President, Secret ary, Treasurer, and Social Chairman of the Associationp the Governing Board shall post for each office a list of nominees approved by the Dean of Wanen and Dean of Instructiono Section 3e Elections of .President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Chairman and all -33- members of the Governing Board shall be held not later than the last week of April. Section 4. A majority of association members must vote, and those nominees receiving a plurality shall receive the position. Section 5. In case a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President shall automatically become President and a new Vice-President shall be elected by the Association. Vacancies in any other office shall be filled within two weeks in the manner provided by this Constitution in Article V, Sections 1, 2, and 4o Article VI - Amendments This Constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the Association. Revision must be reconnnended by the Governing Board and posted not less than a week in adyance of the time of voting. BY LAWS Article I - Meetings Section lo Meetings of the Association may be called by the President at the request of the Dean of Wooten or the Governing Board. Section 2. The Governing meeting twice a month. Section 3. A majority of -34- Board shall have a the Governing Board shall constitute a quorumo Section 4o A vote of a majority of the membership of the Association shall be necessary to execute any major legislationo Article II - Duties Section 1. The duties of the President shall be to preside over all regular meetings of the Association a~~ Governing Board and to call all ~necial meetings. She shall be responsible for seeing that the business of the Association is conducted. Section 2 e It shall be the duty of +.he VicePresident to preside over meetings and to conduct the business of the Association in the absence of the Presidento She shall be responsible for supervising the functioning of committeeso Section 3e It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a record of all business in both the Association and the Board and to attend to all correspondence and notices. At the expiration of her term, she shall deliver to a college authority all booksj papers 1 and other property belonging to the Association and Governing Boardo Section 4~ It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive fundat keep accurate accounts 1 disburse monies of the Association 1 properly balanced to the responsible college authority. Section 5. It shall be the duty of the Social Chairman to plan arid execute the social program of the Waller Hall Associatione -35- Section 6G It shall be the responsibility of Governing Board to make. and enforce regulations, to appoint chairmen of standing and specia~ committees, to direct the social life of Waller Hall, 'and to promote the general welfare of resident women students. Section 7. All actions of Governing Board shall be subject to the approval of the Dean of Women. Article III - Dues Dormitory dues of one dollar, to be incl~•ded in the Community Activities fee, shall be collected as part of the registration procedure. An additional assessment may be made by a majority vote of the Governing Board and the Waller Hall Association. Any such assessment shall be collected by the Treasurer of the Waller Hall Association. Article IV - Parliamentary Authority The rules of parliamentary procedures followed when it is feasible. shall be Article V - Amendments to the By Laws These By Laws of the Association. the Governing Board advance of the ti~e may be amended by a majority vote Revision must be recommended by and posted not less than a week in of voting. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION Amendment I - pertaining to Article -.36- IV - Officers 1. The Social Chairman of Waller Hall shall be a junior who has served as Assistant Social Chairman of the previous yearQ 2o The Assistant Social Chairman of Waller Hall shall be a sophomore elected by the Associationo Amendment II - pertaining Duties le to Article II of By Laws It shall be the duty of the Assistant Social Chairman to aid the Social Chairman in planning and executing activities for the yearo Amendment III - pertainin~ ~o Article IV - Officers l& The outgoing president shall serve on the Governing Board the following yearo 2o The President of the Association shall be a junior elected by the entire membership o~ the Association unless 1 in the case of resignation of the President, her successor is a sophomoree -37- INDEX Alcohol Regulations ••• o ~ • • • • • • • o • • • 15 All-College Reception • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 24 Art Committee. o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 30 Bathroom Rules • • • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • 20 "B" Club. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .24 Bed Linen o o • • • o • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 Bermuda Shorts. o • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 Big-Little Sisterso •• o • • • • • • • • • • • • • 19 Book Store •• o o o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 Care of Rooms • • • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • 16 Check List • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Christmas Spirit ing. o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 24 Constitution. o o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •32 Counselors • • • • • • • • • e • • • • • • • • • 19, 30 Day Permissions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11 Dean's Greeting o o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Dining Hall Hours o o o • • • • • • • • • • o • • • 9 Doorbell. o • • o o • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • • 14 Dornt Parties~ • • • • • • • • • • o , • • • • • • • 23 Dress • • • • • o • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • 25 Elections Committee • • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • 30 Electrical Equipnento •• o • • • • 27 Evening Permissions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11 Freshman Customs. o o .. ., " • • • • • • • • • • • • 6 Fire Drill Committee • • • • • • o • • • • • • • • • 30 Fire Drills. o • • • o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 26 Fire Prevention • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21 Floor Officers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 31 Food in Rooms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 16 Governing Board Duties • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28 Governing Board Greetings o • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Governing Board Members • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 28 Guests • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 22 Homecoming ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 23 House Committee o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •30 Husky Lounge • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 $ -38- • • • • • • • Infirm.ary. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .10 Inspection • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .17 s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 9 Library. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9 I..a.un.dry. • • • • Mail Service • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9 Necessary Personal Supplies • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 Open House • • • • • • • • "' • • .23 Personal Property. • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • .16 Personnel • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7 Press Rooms. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ·. 20 Proctors • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 29 Publicity Ccm~ittee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •31 Quiet Ho~rs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 18 Remembrance • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •31 Returning from Weekend • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13 Room Judging • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 Room Repairs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .16 Room Supplies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~ ••• 17 Sign Out Procedures • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13 9-noker Committ:ee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 31 Smokers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 20 Snaking Regulations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21 Snack Bar • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 Soda Machine • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21 Social Camnittee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •31 Social Conduct Rules • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 15 Staff • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Study Areas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 21 Sunbathing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 ·$ • • • • • • • • Teas • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 22 Telephone Committee • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 31 Telephone Du.+y • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • .21 Telephone Numot:ii·s • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7 Vacation Permissions ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • •13 Vacation Room Regulations • • • • • • • • • • • • • .17 Weekend Permissions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 12 -39-