LH1.B55 *00111319* iL,. Gift of the Class of 1940 CLASS THE LIBRARY OF THE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA ACCESSION NO. iBloomabturg Univti.Hx PA. ITSlo Bloomsbur?, I '^ EX LIRUIS FAR ABOVE THE RIVER WINDING, IDST THE OUNTAINS GRAND STANDS OUR COLLEGE, DEAR TO STUDENTS FAR THROUGHOUT THE LAND. E VOL. XXIV LHl.B5b THE SENIOR CLASS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE BLOOMSBURG, PENNA. aoHISS ^ hose inspiring personalitv has iiiought encouragement and happiness to all who have met her. To us she has given a deeper understanding not only of nuisie. of living. Ijut also Teachers need scholarship, friendliness, and understanding. \ et greater is the dents to larger accomplishments. power to inspire stu- Few have w-orked v\ ilh Miss Moore who ha\e not heen eimobled and inspired hy her personalit\ and true teacher, friend, that, knowing her, we ideals. She s\mbolizes for us the and scholar and we gratefully say believe that "Ever upward, striving, climbing Onward Bloomsburg goes." y^^^/ The staff takes great pleasure in presenting the 1940 Obiter. The l)ook is hut always the suhject remains "There are colors There are names new in to cheer, to revere, told. But the colors we cheer. the Bplons names we revere to ways, "Old Bloomshurg." There are stories of others And many Maroon and Gold." ^k (lU # THE COLLKGE I 2 AUTUMN WINTER I SPRINC. ? m 1 J /y /y f\ /y /y /y /y ^^ ./^' /y /y /y ^ /y /y /y /y /y /y /y P A /y /y /y "^ A A A z*-'^*. 1 ] u Q /. Harvey A. Andruss Greetings to the Senior Class: Those who graduate pleting their work in in the 1940 enjoy the distinction of comSecond Century of the Life of our College. In the past decade I have ne\er kiiouii a Class «hirh exemplified the ideals of Bloomsburg as do We \ ou. are proud to claim the Class of 1940 as our own. are ever welcome at You your Alma Mater and we shall always be interested in mjiu" progress through the coming vears. Sincerelv vours. Actinu. President. Page 16 I want to take tliis opportunit) to extend heartiest congratu- lations to the graduating class of 1940. May the best of luck follow you in your chosen profession and don't forget to back to Bloomsburg whenever possible to come renew old friendships. John C. Koch, Dean of Men To THE Class of 1940: We college at have watched your progress through the four years of life at Bloomsljurg. your Commencement Now we give you our best wishes in the college of life. May you successfully from the greenness of freshmen to the seniors in that larger and and tell more difficult school. pass wisdom of Come back us about your adventures. Marguerite W. Kerr, Dean John Page 17 C. Koch oj Women Margikhite W. Kehh Business Etluiatiuii The Business Education Curriculum is so broad that it not i>u\\ prepares students to teadi but also gives them a choice of several business vocations. edge and The training skill as well as Students may gives preparation in business knowl- teaching theory and practice. secure college certification in the following sub- Bookkeeping and Accounting, Business Writing, Business jects: English, Commercial and Economic Geography, Commercial Law, Commercial Office Mathematics, Economics, Junior Business Practice, Salesmanship, Shorthand, Typewriting, Training, and Retail Selling. The department, under the direction of Mr. well equipped to train teachers and to do pioneer W. work C. Forney, is in progressive connnercial education. Margnret K. Iloku, Wiillpr S. Rygiel, Hprbert E. MpMahiin. Jhiry A. Allen. Williiuii C. Fonipy. A. Tiirk Hrlli Marguerite Murphy Page 18 Education The courses burg include in an education whiih are offered to students orientation psychology; course; at Blooms- guidance; the theory, history, and philosophy of education; and student teaching. The department has set up a system whereby the students gain a great deal of experience in actual school situations before they become regular teachers. The Teacher Training Department also and cooperates with the Placement carries on a Placement Service Service of the Department of Public Instruction in securing places for graduates. Seatnl. Lert to lliglit— Joliu C. Kocli, Standing Page 19 May T. —Jolin nnydeu. Earl N. Khoiles, Kdiia Fisher, Tliomas P. North J. J. Hazi'ii, W. O. Ki.rncy Alice Johiistui], lOlli.'l E. Shaw, Langiicij>e II. F. Fi'iistcniiiUer. S. L. Wilson, .1, K. RuiliT. I'earl L. Jliisun, Donilli.v E. (iiliiiuri' and Library English was taught at the college this year by Mr. S. L. Wilson, Miss Ethel E. Shaw, Miss Bertha Rich, and Mr. .Joseph R. Bailer. Courses were offered in English Grammar, Composition, Philology, Journalism, Business Correspondence, Literature, and Poetry. Latin and French were taught Miss Alice Johnston I)y Mr. H. F. Fensleniaker. play production and several courses taiiglil in speech. The College Library continues Pearl Mason and her assistant. to grow under direction of Miss Miss Dorothy E. Gilmore. It contains approximately 17,500 volumes, with a great amount of addilioiuil material in the form of magazines, newspapers, mounted iiiclures, films, and phonograph records. Page 20 S. I. Slicirti'.ss I'.iiii'l A. K. C. Klister l; Science cHuI Mcithematic The courses offered in the Bloomsburg complement fields for their Mr. S. I. ii of Science diIum and man\ sludenls at elect these major work. Shortess and teaches courses is in in courses in charge of the Physical Science Department Chemistry and Ph)sical Science. Dr. Kiniiier C. Kuster teaches ca( and Mathematics flelfls is Botany, in charge of ihc liiological science. Zoology, I'hysiidogy, Genetics, He and related subjects. Miss Ethel A. Ranson has charge of the teaches courses Mathematics Page 21 in in the field of nialhematics and College Algebra, Mathematical Secondary Schools. Analysis, and Social Studies (ieo.i>rci|)hy ciiul Geography and Social Studies nia\ Ix' as two of their fields for certification. many closely related in chosen h\ the secondary students The courses in these fields are respects and serve the prospecti\e teacher in giving a rich background of information wliich he may use in interpreting man's relation to his en\ ironment. Instructors in the Social Studies Department are: teaching Modern European History. Dr. Nell Maupin, L nited States History, Sociology, Origin of Social Institutions, and American Goxernment. and Mr. E. A. Reams, teaching Economics. of Pennsyhania. Others who are Mr. A. Austin Tate. Miss Instructors in the Political Science. I . and History S. History, teach various courses in this department Mary Whitenight, and Miss Edna Geography Department are : Dr. H. J. Hazen. Harrison Russell, teaching Principles of Geography, Physiography, geography of specific areas, and Conservation of \atural Resources. Miss Bertha Rich, teaching Economic Geograph) Edna J. and Principles of Geography, and Miss Hazen, teaching Principles of Geograjjliy and Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere. E. A. Reams Nell Maupin II. Ilnrrison P.iissell Page 22 Health Edumtion The Health Education Department, under the direction of Dr. E. H. Nelson, has organized a thorough course in general physical training, giving opportunity for all students to partiiipate in \arious forms of competitive athletics. In intercollegiate sports Dr. E. H. Nelson coaches hasehall; Austin Tate, football; Mr. A. Mr. George C. Buchheit, basketball, track, and cross-country; Mr. John C. Koch, bowling and tennis: soccer and wrestling are coached by off-campus men. intramural program form of physical Miss Lucy skating, 1 H carried out so that all may planned participate in some exercise. McCammon, women's of the is In addition to these sports, a well athletics, assisted by Miss Mary Whitenight, has charge which includes such exercises as hiking, tennis, swimming, hockey, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. Training School The Training School, which is housed in the new Benjamin Franklin Training School Building on the campus, consists of a kindergarten, a class and grades one There to six. (luently the student teaching The personnel Miss of the May Miss Edna is is in special education, a training teacher in charge of each class and conse- closely supervised. Benjamin Franklin School is as follows: Hayden. Director of Kindergarten-Primarv Education T. Hazen, Director of Intermediate and Rural Education J. Miss Thelma T. Shirk, Training Teacher, Special Class Miss Grace Woolworth. Training Teacher. Kindergarten Miss Vivian Johnson, Training Teacher, Grade Miss S. Mabel Moyer, Training Teacher, Grade Mrs. Lucille Miss Edna J. J. I II Baker. Training Teacher, Grade III Barnes, Training Teacher, Grade IV Mrs. Anna Garrison Scott, Training Teacher, Grade V Mrs. Etta H. Keller, Training Teacher, Grade VI Mrs. Amanda Kern Th(jmas. former teacher of the special class, was on leave of absence this year for graduate study. First lii.w, Left tu Itiglit— .Mrs. Anna (i;irrisciii S.-ult. K.liin .7. Iliinu's. :\lrs. Kttu H. K.'llrr, Mrs. I.ii.ilk- .7. I'.iiUiT, Mahp] Moyer Second Row — Vivian Jolinson, Tlielum Sliirii, Grace U. Woolwortli Page 24 Music The Music De|)artnieiit offers to the students taking the Secondary mentary Curriculum course a Ele- or in History and Appreciation of Music. those who have the Tl studied affords, for music various phases, the op|)ortunit\ in of continuing their study under efficienl instructors. The teaching is not formal and standardized, hut attem|)ts to bring out the individuality of the student. A course has been organized to teach witii the least detail the rudiments of rhythm, note-reading, and performance. Mrs. .1. K. Miller. Jliss IliinicI .\1, .\1., Art The Art Department taking the offers to students Secondary and Elementary Curriculum a course in the History U Appreciation of Art. offers, lo and the students in the Elementary Curriculum, courses which embody mental principles of everyday George Page 25 J. Kriu-r living. art the six funda- as applied to lUisiiiess Mtinai^er (111(1 Superintendent nf Hnunids i\m\ iUiildin^s C. Mr. M. IlausknoL'ht. N. T. Engleliart C. M. Hausknecht. as Business Manager, is entrusted with the responsi- bility of administering the finances of the college. Mr. Nevin T. Englehart, Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, has charge of the college property, about fifty-five acres of land. He supervises anv construction or decoration for dances, entertainments, or special days at the college. Resident Nurse and Dietitifin Miss Beatrice Mettler, the resident nurse, has her headquarters in the in- firmary and is always at the service of the students. Miss Violet Simpson, the dietitian, has charge of the college dining room. She directs the buying, preparing, and serving of all meals. Staiidin^i — Beatrice Jlettler Seated— Violet Simpson Page 26 School District Coopemting in Tecicher Ti ciininj> 1939-1940 BLOOMSBURG GiLMOHK. Superi'ising Prinripnl L. P. Junior-Senior High School Lawrknce Campbell, rouekt hutton, b.s. Science B.S. Geography English Science English Mrs. Harriet Kline, M.A. Bess Long, M.A. McKlNSTRY, B.S. Mercer, B.S. Hakulu Miller, M.A. George Mordan. B.S. Claire Patterson. B.S. Marie Pensyl, M.A. rii;(lU\ Mathematics Geography Mathematics KdiiKiiT Donald Sands, B.S. Ray B. Schell, B.S. Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies - Mathematics Thursabert Schuyler, Latin B.S. French Mary R. Serocca, B.S. Myra Sharpless, B.S. Social Studies Science John Wagner. B.S. Edward Brown. B.S. Wesley Knorr. B.S. William Shutt. B.S. Norman A. Yeany, B.S. ..... .----..---..... -..-Fiflli Street School Karleen Hoffman. B.S. Miriam Lawson, M.A. Ruth Pooley, B.S. Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Primary Intermediate Intermediate CATAWISSA Paul Brunstetter, Supervising Priiu ipal L. Senior High School Paul L. Brunstetter. M. F. WiTMER. B.S. B..S. Commercial Commercial BERWICK M. E. HoucK. Superintendent ...-...---...... Senior High .School Florine MooiiE, B.S. Hilda Tinnev. B.S. Louise Yeager, B.S. Coninwrcial Commercial Commercial WILLIAMSPORT A. M. Weaver, Superintendent ...... ...--...... ...--..--Senior High Clarence Derr. B.S. Wellard Guffy, B.S. Ezra Heylkr. A.B. L\uRA Mai st. B.S. Kerr Miller. B.S. Edward Peterson, .'school - - B.S. Rooseveh Coninwn idl Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial .luninr lligli School Con .Minnie Ricks. B.S. ial COLUMBIA COUNTY Ray Cole. Superinlendenl Rural Bessie NUjkdan Fak Meixell, Page 27 B.S. Grades 1-VIII Grades I-V III Coiiinuinity Governiiient Assoi'icition OFFICERS Norman Maza President Howard Tomlinson Vice President Rose Mary Hausknecht Edna Keller Secretary - Treasurer - Norman Maz^ In 1895 a movement was started in this KiUege for student government. committee of students and faculty formulated a plan for a school Senate. bers of this Senate were elected In the student hodv and were expected A joint The memto have an advisory and executive authority in matters "pertaining to the welfare and reputation" of the student body. This Senate acted entirely independentlv of the facultv. the respect of the students At times at other in the periods ment again came Seated, Left to ra;:lit Stnndiug— Mr. Tiite, it and handled cases of discipline quite growth of the college was prominent to the forefront. —Mr. F. U. A had satisfactorily. government was lost; In 1926 student govern- group of students drew up a tentative constitution Brown. S. Jliller, R. nnusknecht, H. Tomlilison, E. Keller. D. H.TUskneclit, Deau Koch. De.Tii -Vndrnss Brandon. M, Smitl], R. MrCracken. S. Edwards. H. Halidn, J. Deil.v, Hudoek, I. Sliipe, E. Althoff, K. Walp, Mr. Buchheit Rhodes, Park. J. this interest in student in the school's activities. It J. R. Page 28 ; and in and the student council, the executive 1927 was formally organized. it were elected from the student body Officers bodv Community Government of the Association, was organized with delegates from the various student organizations. In 1938 the name "College Countil" was adopted Communitv Government Association because The Council is a among students, faculty The Community Government Association to body a "'student" council. sent is to create a better and administration. its president, represent them at the annual convention Federation of America, of which Bloomsburg in a was not group of students and facultv members organized feeling of coo])eration Minnesota for the executixe division of the the Council a of the The member. Norman Maza, to National Students' local group attended the convention of the Eastern States Association of Professional Schools for teachers held in New \ork Citv. Members Donald Hausknecht Presitlent. St-nior Class Josephine Brown, Representalivt's. Senior Class Sam Miller Edwards Ruth Brandon. James Deily Ralph McCracken President, Junior Class Stuart Representatives, Junior Class Sophomore Class Sophomore Class President, Freshman Class Representatives, Freshman Class President. Day Women President, Day Men President, Idajane .Shipe, Merrill Deitrich Representatitves, George Piarote Eleanor Altoff, Howard Halpin Kathryn Walp Miles Smith President, Waller Hall Florence Park Joseph Hudock President, North Hall Faculty H. A. Andniss E. N. Rhodes Marguerite Kelir John HovvMin ToMLiNsoN Page 29 C. Koch Ethel Ranson George Buchheit Bertha Rich Austin Tate RosK Mary IUusknecht Edna Ki:i,li:i! Sitting. Left to Right — M. Melntyre. B. CoU, R. Shay. E. Kieriniin. G. Junes, M. Bonin, E. Reiheii. H. .lolinsoii. C Oplinger. M. Sweigart. L. KiiUnier S. Altlaiul. Row. Standing— B. Slack. .7. Dyke. M. Herj;ert. M. Williams. A. HilHuish. J. Zartniiiii. M. Williams, M. Sloboski. C. Sedlak. J. <;ruver. n. Dixon. B. Williams. M. Mens
  • « F. I'ark, H. Johnson, M. Sweigart, V. Hughes Page 30 Each spring the the Waller Hall girls elect a Governing Board for This board consists of fourteen members: a following year. members representing each president, a vice president, and three of the four classes. The president is responsible transacted under the name committees acting Waller Hall. in The outstanding event Waller Hall is for all functions and activities of Waller Hall, and supervises all the by the of the year, sponsored the Christmas partv for crippled children. time the crippled children from Bloomsburg and its girls of At this nearliy xicinity are entertained at a partv and program. In April the dormitory girls meet with the day girls at an annual He-She party. At this time the new officers for both organizations are announced. WALLEU HALL OnVEnNINd First Ilww, Left to Second Tliird Page 31 Ri^ht — M:irj<)rU- Vfniiit:. Kdirii iteiiniiii.'fr, liOAni) ilntli James. Mildred Boniii Row — Jessie Sclilefer, Rutli Sluiimn, Ann Tngentl, Eleanor Cooper, Aleta Stiles, Ruth Baird Row — Miss Rich, Florence I'ark, Mury Sweigart, Helen Johnson, Virginia Hughes, Miss Kelir Noilh Hall Assuiicitioii The year found North Hall men enjoying the same fraternal spirit characteristic of the dorniiturv as in jnevious years. During the first month fellows concentrated most of their the new surroundings. The spare time on orienting the "frosh" into tlieir newcomers soon adjusted themselves (through variously directed upper-classmen efforts of the and entered into the ) spirit of good- fellowship. Pinochle tournaments, much look up in which heated competition took place, Those not very adept of the leisure time. in the art of card playing engaged in ping pong contests. Naturalh. the radio played an important part group was always listening ment. An sports, comedy, drama, or educational programs. interested Smokers again were talent in tlic to. These gatherings The programs are presented by form of music, dancing, singing, and the ever-present eats left all in a jovial As each in to their favorite the highlights of the year. are always looked forward in the entertain- skits. local Of course, mood. sports season rolled around, the fellows could always be found engaging in games out on Rivalry sprang up the athletic field. between the various floors of the dormitory, and the atmosphere gradualh look on pated at that of a professional league. All the boys partici- one time or another. Despite the lime found for exlra-curricular activities, the not neglect their studies, but spent The men were formed main hours on led during the year his duties very ca]5alih. men did their subjects. by Joseph Hudock, who per- ,loim C. Koch is the resident dean. Page 32 OFFICERS Joseph Hudock Joseph Malinchoc President Vice President Clark Renninger Secretary Charles Kelchner Treasurer — K. Myers. It. Fellnian. R. Tipton. R. Paganelii. F. \'anAiit\veri>. K, Cliristinas. J. Iludook. E. Dobb R(>w~.I. Russin. D. Ilarpe. W. Rootli. S. Yorlis. D. .Teiikiiis. E. Ilcillis R. Sany:er. E. Sluirlie.v. J. Malvsiniink. R. liornenian. L. Doster, E. Wagner Fourth Row E. Sliller. H. Kretolimar, J. Davis, W. Reed, K. XoulieniaL-lier, J. Lavelle Fiftli Row E. Bai-on, C. Horn, II. Williams. C. Kcloliner. II. Halpin. JI. Kaslniba. H. Wesen.vak Sixth Row Mr. Koch, J. Koch. H. Vonilerheierstein. F. Cliappell Row — H. Clemens. E. Ilollis. D. Brennan. J. Hilhi.ik. W. Gordon. T. Bardo, M. Cal)ell,v. W. HorvatU Row —J. Kozlowsky. L. Doster. A. Lutzkns. B. Sntlift. Davis. Apolonio. J. Witkowski. B. rufiiak, Fourth Fifth Sixth .1. .T. D. Jones, D. Jenkins, V. Husovsk.v, D. Jlazzio. P. Yeany, n. Gottlieb Saussaman, secretary, and Da\ AltliiifF Eleanor id Jones, treasurer. and Hnward Haljjin were chosen to represent the class on the College Council. One of the Freshman Hup date bureau (in at highlights March conducted bashful students affair in social li\ 30. the B. S. T. C. an outstanding way. of the year was the Something new was the class for the benefit of The dance was a gala The decoration and pro- grams, under the supervision of Donald Jenkins, proved to be quite appropriate. Page 46 Uuw, I'irst Lt'lr fu Ui;;lir — /jirTinan. I. A. Tu;.'en(l. IJ. Second Kow — E. Llewellyn. J. noffniaii. D. (i. B. Sinfley. B. Itirli. M. Tniiiip. i;. MaUnwsUy, U. Slnriiaii, Siiussaman Mussnlman. P. Xeece. Uichardson, E, Melnskey S. \Vaj.'n.T. M. M.lnt.vre, M. ^IJiMU'toii. Row — P.. Kiiterniaii, U. IIniu-. K. Campliell, V. Lawlienil, H. O'Brien, J. Plwk. K. Slinnk. E. Sniitli Fi»nrtli How — It. Xlattlies, It. Llewellyn, ,1. Lolir, R. AVarrinjiton, R. Sin^Iey. E. Wayner. II. Xiles Fifth Row — U. Sherwood. R. Tipton. AV. Rlioades. C. Schaeffer. W. Trontinan, R. Rarij; Sixth Row— B. Putnak. M. Trolltman. M. Laubach, A. JIiGill, 0. Stont, W. Selden Thiril In disiiissiiig the acti\ ities of the mention the Bloomsburg. athletif In George Menarick. tident f(i(itl)all In standing Frosh: Edward which the class brought we see basketball W Freshmen, we must alincluis, James tiiere Dorner are three to and out- "Whity" Maslowsky, and Theron Bardo. Now the Freshmen are looking forward to a new and even more eventful So|jhomore year, but they cannot help looking back to those happy days when they were just the Page 47 "Green Frosh" of "39." Damd Nelson Ralph McCracken The Olass (if 1942 OFFICERS Ralph McCracken President David Nelson ice J Mary Davenport Secretary Robert Hartman The college President Treasurer - iiiemhers of the class of 1942 returned to the in September, 1939, with a new manner. longer were the\ the underdogs, the timid souls. were determined a niche in tlie as a group, bell of the the\ that college life would carNC and make and as individuals. fall, Frosh, just to the Sophs were make up for the for No They themselves their presence feh. Fiom the first after the poor green school well-remembered time the year before when thev had to duck at the sight of an upperclassman or take the consequences. We are sure Page 48 that the class nf mands 1943 long remember the stern coin- will of the class of 1942. The good class got off to a start had chosen the previous of the fine officers uhoni tlun Serving very capahh spring. under the leadership \arious offices were in the Ralph McCracken, president: David Nelson, Mary Davenport, dent; vice presi- and Robert Hartnian, secretary, Merrill Deitrich and Ida Jane Shipe repre- treasurer. sented the class in the College Council. The next chance stuff was dandy in Sophomores had the to strut their This was a aimual chapel jnogram. their affair presenting "School Days in Modern Times." The time was mostly swing and somewhat "corny," interpreted by a pick-up omores. Among band composed those listed in the Klinger, the trumpeter |)ar as entirely of Soph- program were Paul who excellence: Ruth Baird. has delighted college audicTices with her Ivric soprano voice on the many drums. I occasions; Rav Perry, the he surel\ knows what to do with them) Arleen Hagenbuch and Robert Miller dance that brought down the bov with little house. in ; a noveltv Gag-happy and tap Bill Booth, the school marm. was master of ceremonies and did a fine job. On February the .Sophomores, distinct hit. The twent\-fourtb came a great the Sophomore decorations, Cotillion. in charge night for It of made a Norman Cool, were red. white, and blue. ap|)ro|)riate to the sea- Mauy Davknpokt Robert Haktm.^n Page 49 Taylor. K. Williiiins. G. BidiUii);. H. Hoaclauil. .T. HoiiKlaml, H. Carroll. M. Black Cohoon. It. James. C. Cole. B. Fellmari. E. Harris, D. Nelson. Second How It. Lettermau. It. E, McCrac-keii. II. Colle.v. F. McAloose, P. Podwika, K. Moore. C. Derolf Third Row S. Roberts. S. Hartnian. V, sliope. D. Hoover. P. Baker. L. Harmon. A. Hanlish. I'. Klinger rirst Row. Left to Kiu-lit— U. Wnitz. D. — — Fourth Kow — F. Thomas. C. Cliilck. I,.vin-li. .S. Dent. il. G. Butler. It. Webb, W. Herbert. M. Dietrich. J. Deniien. X. Cool The music delighted e\eivone. son. Frank Sliope. the general chairman, and his helpers are certain!) complimented on a fine piece of chairmen uho served were Emily \\ One illiams. On is Sophomores shine is athletics. squad are "Slim"' Herr. known opponents. Frank Valente. "Stu." by the way. rapher. Ed Solack and Jim McHenry On Eleanor Twardzik. Bill Booth. \orks. team. Other committee work. one of the mainstays of the tennis team. the haskethall Bloomsburg be Miriam Meiisch. field in \\liich the Ray Spence to the baseball is a fine and to all Stewart amateur photog- shine on the soccer team the Sophomores are repre- Pase 50 — Firf,l lUiw. I^el't llialil— D. 1(1 Osniilii, M. SliiiijiiisU.v. .1. Sei-oiul Tliiril I'oiirtli U(iw M. Mordaii, E. Zfluier. B. Kmv — \V. Mohr. lluw — K. Matthe.'i, Fiftli D. Nelson. S. Strauli. Mertz, F. I'ettinato, J. I'.ow —D. sented by Bill Wanich. Young. .1. ICIi.vs, Sophomore, is man C. Swope I.ii.vos. .1. I'lipe. F. Harry Jenkins was active \\ itii Cool, still Spencer Roberts, a Mixed Chorus, and also pla)- many the fine times in the chapel iiour. showing they have made years at the college, class of 1942. Norman in school, ing organ solos we may expect l.aiiKiin. liiith'clKi'. in their .S. Evan L. . Ynrl;^ .Ske.-itli. It. C. Mara .1. Slope.v XonnemiH her Wat'iier. Valente. F. McAloose one of the most active musicians acting as accoin|janist to the . liuck, Z. Wliitniirf. M. C. in the class is .1 Davies. S. Hot/,. H. Zerli.v, Trethawa.v, C. Wriflit. F. Kenile.v. J. around the college. the tallest one .51 II. u. football and track. Another noted Page Sell. W. (lN,.ill. George Donachy was one of the football stars of the year, while in lidth ('. I'riipst two great things of the I; Kisliel. Stuaiu The Hele.n Joh.\>on Ei)\vaicu.> Class of 1941 OFFICERS Stuart Edwards Helen Johnson ----. . . . President . I ice President June Eaton Secretary Florabelle Schrecongost The Junior Class tanipus. for its is members . - - - Treasurer probahly the most active on the are found in leading positions in almost every extracurrirular organization on the campus. The who is real big gun of the class is Howard Tomlinson, besides being vice president of the college council president of the Co-operative Association of Pennsyl- vania State Teachers Colleges. President of the class of was Stuart Edwards. He was on the bas- ketball squad and also in dramatics. He played the lead, 1941 this )ear as Charles Donkin. in "Bachelor Born" in a fine manner. Vice president of the class this year was Helen Johnson, who is also known as treasurer of the \^ aller Hall Page 52 Assofiatiiiii and a member of the "corps des majorettes" which leads the Maroon and Gold Band June Eaton, who was game. year, is every football scheduled to be treasurer of the Community Gov- ernment Association next year. was the at secretary of the class this Florabelle Schrecongost efficient treasurer of the class. Amoiij; the Juniors who served in im|>iii places l;iiil were Virginia Hughes, the secretary of the Wallei' Hall Association; and Joseph Hudock. |)resident of the North Reber Fisher, as chairman of the Hall Association. tions board of the C. G. A., had a big job committee had for the fine to supervise. wav with and inconclusive elections he and the primaries all elec- this year, his Congratulations are in order which the connnitlee performed. in Orchids are also due Bob Borneman who. as chair- man of the chapel committee, worked hard to secure Bob programs which the students would enjoy. also acted as president of the Student Christian Association, and for next year Deily we is president of Pi Omega give the paper of headache Fritz is another junior edited the to take G. A. will need Gerald He acted as president of the Next year he will struggle with the 1941 Lots of luck to you, Gerry. Business manager, charge of the finances of the book will be Clark Renninger. Victor Turini will share as editor of the One C. To Jim got around last year. Maroon and Gold and Dramatic Club. Obiter. who He jjills. them next year as president of the Pi. of the features of the chapel was a "Stump tiie office next year Maroon and Gold. the Experts' program this program presented by year the June Eaton Florabelle Schrecongost Page .53 First Ki)\v. Lt'ft Second llnw — II. tii lliylit — A. (':iin*T(iii. Tli:rcl Fonrtli liaiiiiiiiiik. M. E. Benninjier. E. Henrie Drisi-oll. V. Dean. 51. B. Bowers, (i. Tritz, T. Comer. Bretz, A. Alastirk. — M. How — U.nv li. .Iiir.v. h. Miller. D. Boiiliaiii. C. I'.ritfiii^'li.iiii. Junior Class. M. Ttnmstetter, H. Anilreas. L. Gruver, S. Erhvarils. K. Jolinsdii. Alhertsun. R. Kerstetter. n. Fislier. Horiiemaii. D. E. nolih. J. C. Ilnrne Deil.v D. In the '"Expert" chairs were Folk Mr. Fenste- maker. Dr. Kuster, Dr. Russel, Mr. Reams, and Mr. Mc- Mahan. Since thev were not Juniors thev were allowed time to think, after Dr. RusselTs request. for seats this Shortess. and Stuart had a Edwards. good time watching and answer In the drivers' unusual program were Dick Foote, Jack The audience certainly the faculty raise their their questions. Bv the wav. the\ hands ilidnl all score a hundred. Among the affairs to which Obiter goes May tenth, to press are the we look forward as the Junior Prom, scheduled for and the musical comedy. The musical com- edy was the work of Dick Foote and Eda Bessie Beilhartz. Page SI , lUiw Fir-il I. I'll (n lliKlit— D Siiviii;!.. I. Oliili. 1!. M. Sei-oiid Row— K. Wfiiiier. J. Sworin. S. Mastt-llir. S. Third Fiiiirth l!ii\v .M. Unw—J. Ar.us. A. SwiiiPBlmrK, II. Tcjiiiliiismi. nrcsliii. I. li. YimiiK. .1. Jliiriiikci, .1. Williiril. ShurfHss, M. auditorium. Eda world premiere W. I!pi-(1, C. Uchhiiis. JI, I'lirsel. Keisfr. in the college Bessie took charge of the story and also shine in they hrought to school are Leo er, — and Bill Kerchuskx football, basketball, many who . athletics. Lehman, those the football play- has three strings to his and baseball. Juniors are active. Among On the track bow team Joe Sworin was unfortunately kept out of the meets this \ear with an injured arm, but Howard Tomlinson, Walter Reed. John record-breaker have Page 55 full) Dan Bonham have done Lavelle, and best and their 11. E. I,;nier. H. wrote the script. The Juniors V.-iiiA iitn i'r|i. M- Swi'i j;iirl l;.j|i.sc.ii. F. S, lir.-.(.im(ist. Didil Dick wrote and arranged most of ihe music, and will direct the orchestra at the F, I'lirsfll JI. C. Vi-niuy. J. Miiliiuliu,-. J. Lavelle. \V. I'.iissin, .1. Sli.'iv. Xiiili.iski. ec[ualed their fine ])erformances of the past. S. liiicM.lir, MilhT. .\I. K. lllil Kt-islnr. V. Tiiriiii The Cameraman Covers the College . m Vciisity liciskelhcill Under llie guidance of Coach George C. Buchheit the 1939-1940 "Husky" basketball squad turned Winning a total of ten games Gold basketeers high-lighted a in as against four losses, the successive Mansfield opened with a 57-41 in review, the sthcdiiic over victories Maroon and fi\e. over a surprisingly strong alumni victory came season. their season with a hard-fought victory over the strong West Chester Teachers Taking the season highly successful Lock bv top-heavy scores. Millers\ Following outfit. Haven. this and Shippensburg. team that the ille. later went on to win the mythical State Teachers College championship. then administered the Snapping right first "Husky" back after defeat by the close score of 59-53. this defeat. E. Stroudsburg was defeated 43-38, but Shippensburg then U|)set the Huskies on the new gymnasium, and the powerful Millersville second straight setback upon the Huskies. the Bloomsburg the Si..-il.-.l. L.'ll I.. Kiulil- StiiniliiiK- 11. <'"llc-li aame l;..i.ii:n.], W F. its stride emerged victorious over Mansfield, Lock Haven. five liucllllcit. added a quintet Again regaining West Chester, and Montclair of New Jersey. victories, Red Raider's . Jl.i^ln,. ,k,i ViilentH. T. Of these hard-fought West Chester stands as the standout against , .^ II, ii, Iliir.l... H. W K.i.;, I'lilniik. ,,. , I., w Wpsle.v. .il I). -, I; Hiiri.H. I;, Ilr. Ml. J, . Npls, Page 60 achievement of the season. Millersville who went on troulile with the of 58-43. — with home the at E. Stroudsburg by a score However, the "Huskies" closed the season just as they began This was a 71-31 drubbing over Indiana on the a victor). Indians' The fourth and win by a close 59-54 score. to season was suffered final defeat of the that championship tlie little However, Coach Buchheit placed an inspired squad on Huskies. the floor it Rated as strong as West Chester expected team. Many court. exhibition Indiana rooters stated after the game basketball of by displayed the Bloonisburg quintet w-as the finest ever witnessed at the school. Leading the "Husky" five to A driving Bill Kerchusky. man, Kerchusky second All-State most of its Teachers College team. fine floor- Pacing Kerchusky was sophomore, whose outstanding ofTensive a work earned him honorable mention on College selections. the All-State Teachers Another boy who contributed many points Bloomsburg tf)tal was Walinchus, a this trio many Maslowsky and Baird, two newcomers were two of the to the promising freshman. Rounding out seasons, was the hard- gained state recognition by being named on the Leonard "Slim" Herr, en\ialile victories consistent point-getter and finest defensive players in to the squad. Looking toward next season. Coach George C. Buchheit cannot help but feeling opt(jmistic as not one single player With the same outfit far toward wiiming the nnlhical SCORES Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg by graduation. representing Bloomsburg next year, the and Gold squad should go Bloomsburg is lost 57 Maroon state title. Vee lay The Jay Vee season was one feated in six encounters, the of hest of tlie "Husky licisketbcill kind its in Bloomsliurg history. ]3ups" gave evidence of producing some verv material for Coach George C. Buchheit"s varsity squad of next year. included Luzerne over victories Hazleton, McCann Mohawk Edvvardsville Business. Opposing squad put on a determined last a tall brother act by the Valentes. Extension State the Luzerne five period drive to emerge in every \ game freshmen who looked quite promising. as future varsity material. Penn Mansfield Jav Doctors. \ ee. fine The season School of and a strong was perhaps the high- team of seasoned basketball players, the Jay Vee Standoul jjerformances were gi\en \ery All-Stars, The victory over quintet. light of the season. Danville Unde- ictorious bv the score of 41 -22. h\ Halpin and Kashuba. two The Jav Vee squad Tony and Frank, whose speed and alertness also had a stamp them The past Jay Vee squad was made up almost entireh of freshmen and sophomores, making the outlook on next season's schedule indeed bright. S' Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg Bloomsburg The Entertciinmeiit Course 5- — The Vi Omen's October October 27- -Jim W ilson. November II- -Dr. George November 1 7 - Chamber Orchestra World Traveler E. Raiguel. -The Jitney Players in Commentator "Seven Keys to Baldpate" December 1 4— -"Bachelor Born." presented by Alpha Psi Omega December 20- -The Maroon and Gold Band January 12- -Orrea Pernel. Violinist February 9- -Josef Wagner, Pianist March 1- -Hans Wiener and Erika Thime\ April . Dancers 12- -The Mixed Chorus with Eugene Conley, Guest Soloist Ethel Barrvmore Colt Eugene Conley Josef Seven Keys to Baldpate Wagner 1 I ii;i III - I II \ First How. LffT tn Iii.:;lil K. li.nri.', K J. Brown, il. Stein, B. Straub. M. Davenport. R. Briindon SfcniHl lUwv — Day Wonien's \\;il!> 1. SliiiH-, Associdlinn OFFICERS Kathryn W'alp President Barbara Straub Vice Presideiil Elda Henrie Josephine An Secretary Brown Treasurer organization comparable to our found on very few college lam puses. is left to shift for herself. Day Women's Association In many schools the day girl This was once true here but in 19.30 the small group of "Locker Room at organization has grown steadily Bloomsburg. Girls" organized formally, elected officers, and drew up a constitution. the Since then and today we have a well- equipped day room and an organization which promotes the of all women dav is interests students. Page 64 All (if the uoiiipn that ((immute Bloomsburg are members Official Board is members on ten all that li\r in the louii of Women's Association. body of the association. the executive the board and Da\ of the —the The There are President and Vice President who are elected by the association, and two representatives elected by each After the board of the classes. of llie board is members are elected, one selected to each of the following positions: member Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman of House Committee, Social Chairman. Publicity Chairman, and Public Service Chairman. The members The the spring. of the board for the following year are elected in results are ke]3t secret until the presented by the old held iji members April and sponsored b\ the new members are annual He-She Partv which at the Day Women's is Association, and the Waller Hall Association. During the Christmas season the names the of four needy families Day Women's Association from the Red Cross. secures Each class takes charge of one family, and contributes food, clothing, and toys or anything else that First Kow, I.i'ft may make to Kitjlit— L. Sloin-y. their M. Stein, Christmas a happy one. .7. Brown, .M, Zelmer, A. S« ine.slnirs, K. \Vul|i, A. Miislovvsky. K. Hess, I. Sliipe, M. Davenport, D. Senrs Itrniulon. M. Brunstetter. V. Tost, U. nenrie. E. Henrie, XI. Parsell. K. Keller. .M, IN .1. Iloimlaini. M. Trnnip, B. Uic-I<, M. Rroli. M. Korlier, M. (irow, ,1. Itliiininl.' B. Blaine Tliird Row M. Iliiuird. H. Harnian, M, I'atterson. V. fleliri;;, K. Laiier, It. I.etterinan, M. Barlow. IV Spraule, V. Repperf. M. Coombs. J. Smith. L. Grnver. R. Ilartnian, .M. WriKlit, I!. Kerstetter. .1. I.aiitz Fonrtli B. Jones, G. Biddinu', M. Jlellenr.v, B. Zelmer. M. Blizzard, S. Herman, M. West. II. ,Iolmson. C. Selilee, V. Dennen, S. Baile.v. J. Sidler, R. Moiife', A. Eunson Fifth Row C. Cole, I, Olah, R. Dent, II. Klinsennan, n. Lynch. B. Unaer. J. Lohr, M. Mordnn, E. I.anliaeli, r>. Austin, O. Rhodes, D. Keller. V. I-'aust. G. JIakowski, It. Stranh. E. Camphell. V. Selireeon;;ost, D. .Mtiertson Second How — I'.. , — Row — — Page 65 The Day Men's Associcition The Day Room is commuting men students is going is it blast all full the boys ketball The form is most of the Located not a quiet place. in the The day long, and someone usually trying to harmonize with from the radio, there for at B. S. T. C. basement of North Hall, radio home the parl-tinie it. is Besides the racket always a good argument between from Berwick and Coal Township about the bas- games art until for the past ten years. of table tennis someone broke Now wrestling match. was to the the boys be seen in table seem its rarest down during to a be content to argue about an exciting game of pinochle, and the game goes along peacefully unless someone tears the deck to pieces. Sleeping is a popular indoor sport in the day-room. Every morning out on what least at is left a half dozen lads are stretched of the furniture, snoozing peacefully, forgetting they are supposed to be in class. The is latest fad that has taken the day-room by storm photography. tinually Candid shots are being snapped con- and one no longer the ordinary move feels safe to make an out-of- for fear that his picture will be taken. Page 66 OFFICERS Miles Smith Byron Shiner - - Leonard Harmon David Snyder - President Vice President - Secretary Treasurer \V. SiMcm. U. Ilower, F. Mazzio. D. Sh.v.Ut, II. Cameron. M. Sniilli. (;. Doliaoh.v. 1'. Itaker. C. Swope Strauli, R. K.-llcr. M. (in.vilosh. W. I'esK. R. Linn. L. Harmon. D. Wnt'iier Tliiril I!o\v— .1. Rcniley, .1. Selinltz. li. Miller. ('. Ilirtc.n. F. Koelier, D. Tro.v. D. Folk. .7. Diltz. .1. M.ireiir.v Fourth E. Koelier, R. Riiric. 11. Harnhart, (i. .Mieliel. R. Zinimermaii. f. Ilerolf. W. Smith. L. Deaner T. Cannarcl, W. Rhodes. .1. Witkowsli.v. R. Warrini;t.in. It. I'Mliiak. M. Lanhaeh. II. Hrosc'ius Fifth Sixth II. Clemens, W. Lauhai-h, I'. Klint'er. G. Fritz, (I. Sto\it. D. YonnR, R. Risliel. O. Willnrfl, F. ('happen, F. Wormaii R. Algatt, R. Sherwood. R. SMtlilT, S. Ilutz Seventh First Row. Left Soi'oiitl to Iliflit— E. W.iniir, Row—S. Row— Row— Row— Row— Page 67 Mciioon (lokl (iiul STAFF Gerald Fritz Editor-in-Chiel George Willard News Editor Victor Turini Make-Up Editor ... Desk Editors Editorials Dave Nelson. Rutter Ohl. Adrian Masanotti - Special Features Bruce Miller. Ruth Brandon - —Jean Noll. Larry Myers. Mary Brunstetter, Muriel Rinard Department Editors: Sports Tom North, Jack Remley. Marie Parsell John Young, Ted Wenner - - Music Humor and Exchange . . . - JoE HuDOCK Stella Herman Literary Editor Circulation - Stanley Schuyler Manager — Wilfred Conrad. Eleanor Conner. James Watts, Ethel Lauer. Ei.wood Beaver. Walt Lewis. Marion Mur- Reporters phy, Martha Wright, Ruth Hope, Eleanor Curran, Vir- William Wertz, Alex Foster, Jane Dyke, Mary Louise Miller ginia Dean. Typists Photography .... Harrison Cameron. Ruth Shonk Lewis Long, Bruce SuTLiFF FACULTY ADVISERS Mr. S. L. Wilson Miss Ethel Shaw Miss Pearl Mason Page 68 First oiul Left l!ii\v, Uow — Jliss til IJlKiit— T. Mason, S. Uow— J. Tliirii .Ni.rtli. I-Ierinnii, ll. Willanl. II. E. WeiiniT, B. Siitliff, D. Nelson, Mr. Xoll, The "Maroon and Gold." Bloonisburg newspaper, student A editor. curriculum, may published is Init be on the lii-riioiithK staff if their urged features, or news. Slijiw Teachers College included is marks are such sulimil to It is material the in English activties on the campus. campus activities, for that they are eligible for Students in the who foiin are not on of editorials, the purpose of the pajjer to recognize student and faculty achievement as well as However, its throughout the United States. of the Miss Wilson students, whether they take journalism or not, participation in extra-curricular activities. the staff are Slate IIiril...U .1. Uiiiitril, a student staff headed by a liy journalism course all Fritz. V, Tiiriiii. E. Liiilcr. J. D.vki>. E. Ciirriin. M. to acquaint the students with the it is exchanges not wholly concerned with include The "Maroon and Oold" Columbia Scholastic Press Association Scholastic Press Association. This year it colleges forty-five aTid the is a member Pennsylvania was included in a World List of Periodicals published by the University Library in Budapest, Hungary. Page 69 The FHANK KotHKl! Ben Hancock Editor Business Manager l»)4() Obiter The Obiter We wish to is thank product of a all many hands and students and and personnel of the college members brains. of the faculty fur all the help they have given us. No publication of this kind can be successful without We support. financial \s seniors, the organizations, ish particularly to thank the and the advertisers who ha\e contributed to the book. The staff of tlie year with a number "Here's the book. hope you 1940 Obiter sends the book out this we say, of changes. We To our did the best we readers, knew how, and we like it." Page 70 OBITER STAFF Editorial Herman Clayton Hinkel Bernice Blaine Stella Sylvia Feingold Miles Smith Wilfred Conrad Stewart Yorks Eleanor Beckley Joseph Malinchoc Muriel Rinard Edna Keller Advertising H. Eleanor Beckley Raymond Chandler Jatk Shortess Circulation David Nelson Anna Tugend George Willard Lawrence Klotz Robert Miner Chester Derolf Marian Murphy First Row, Left to Right — C. Second Page 71 Hinkel, K. Row — B. Bci-lile.v. njincocli. B. BInine, F. Koflifr. H. It. Br:i.i.\ . M. Cliantiler, S. Yorlis, J. Sliortess Itiiuinl. S. lierinan The liluuiiisburg IMayers OFFICERS Gerald Fritz President Fay Gehrig Vice President Mildred Johnston Secretary Bruce Miller Treasurer - Miss Alice Johnston The purpose Sponsor - Dramatic Chib of the ii? provide a workshop to wherein the menihers of Bh)onisburg State Teachers College who wish to ha\e some training part in plays themselves, in dramatics, may not only learn to take and so gain more poise and ease in appear- ing before the public, but also learn to direct and produce amateur plavs, especially in schools where thev The Dramatic Club activities is ma^ go. one of the most popular extra-curricular on the campus of Bloomsburg as well as the The oldest. present organization provides for student-directed plavs to be pre- members sented each week, followed bv constructive criticism by Valuable experience can be gained by and director of the club. every member of this organization in acting The Dramatic Club furnishes plays organizations in the and directing plays. for college affairs town and outlying communities. and for '"Bachelor Born," a plav given with the assistance of the dramatic fraternity, was presented for the benefit of the public. This play was greatly enjoyed and helped to give the people an idea of the kind of work the members One of the club are capable of doing. of the outstanding events in the club program Children's Theater. This of the children of the town and the training school. is is the annual a presentation of a play for the iienefit the auspices of the Parent Teachers Association. It is given under Members of the Page 72 college are proven to iinited be guests, very ami has it imuh worthwhile. Last year there were approximately 1.000 children who attended the play. This year will be the fourth year that the event has been given by the dramatic club. A service pin is awarded members to who have done outstanding work in the Members of the club during the year. club are chosen for Alpha Psi Omega, national honorary dramatic fraternity. These two awards are considered to be well earned and worthwhile honors. Students are able to join the a tryout before a committee BtCHKLOK BoilN of club members and ( lub by composed director. Wliitmire, Mr. Uailer. G. 5Ieiiarii-k, I,. Slnpey, .1. .Null, .1. Km [..l!;c, V. Sclirei-onsjost. E. Liiiier. B. Gillette S.'i.iriil lliiw M, Ki'lly. \\. IlnsliriKs, B. Siiesler. C. Wriflit, 1). Nelson, E. Bierinan. V. Scill:ili. 1,. (inner I'lnnl Ili.w Kc.li.'rts, (ihili, s, 1. V,. KatennBii. A. Dcjhersteiii, E. Grittitlis, C. Beniinser, iiier, Fciuti., 11. S. 1!. E. BeUliartz. .T. Zartiiian I'niirtli Kiiw-M. Ki.hesiin. F. SteTaiiKki, B. Strauli, R. Ilausekneelit. M. I'arsell, J. Dyke. F, llii.UiM|;liiiiii, First K..\v, tn I.ilt Kij;ht J. Ii.^iiiii'ii. M. 7.. Sliirpliy. I I.. Fiftli Sixth Page 73 — D. Row — Itow !•", BeauiilOMt. W. Molir. E. Beaver Hartnian, F. Gehrig, L. Bowers, J. Maliiielioc, I), llurpe Coleinaii, C. Welliver, L. M.vers, G, Butler, It. Xonnemacher, It, Mattlieii Hausknerlit, S. Student Christian Association The Student Christian Association which was organized W. of the former Y. C. A. this year by the merging and Y. M. C. A. had a very successful and interesting year. This organization had a membership of over one hundred fifty students and each took an active part in the work of the association. During the Freshman Week, meeting in the a tea in the the association put auditorium with Reverend Dr. Lobbv for all students The annual Winter very interesting and S. A. on a special Sunday afternoon Marker as speaker, followed by their friends. was conducted with huge success and included some Festival games and programs along with fortune-telling and refreshments. Representatives from the S. C. A. were sent to conferences at Gettysburg College, Bucknell University, Eagles Mere and Buck Hill Falls. Sherwood Eddy, program Some wliic ii a well known was sponsored by lecturer, addressed the student Row of the speakers for the year have included: Left Row— M Second J Fourth liljilit— 1';. Ci-rii, J. a chapel SolaiKis. M. Dr. Kehr. Dr. Maupin, Mr. Mc- .'^ome very interesting socials Y..uiiu. M. Wljitlij. S. ^\':iiineT. B. 11^ have been I. Diclil, Itorneniiui. nris.oll. D. Tavlor. C. Dietrich. .\. Stiles. II. II. Uiiuskiieclit. .1. Shortess. .T. Dyke, I'.. 3 MalihChnc. F. Park. R. Hainl, E. Beilliart/., I. Wolfftanj;. M. Bretz Hull. M. Middleton. I. Myers. S. Tchiu, M. Kiesler, B. .\lthoff. J. Fii'e. E. Whitesell, Mataiiiii, Rutledfe-e, R. James. V. Dean, C, Iticliards, S. llnininel. L. Ueiiella. L. E. Hoas;laiid, .T. Ban-, C. Riic'k, V. Disbrow .T. Dorsey. J. Davis, Madl. Bakey, J. leaser, C. Klotz, F. Valente. .7. Rape, D. Breunan, I. Mvers B. HoUls, R, Xonnemacher, E. Doljb, J. Russin, F. Van.\utweri>, B. Felluian U Shay 0st. M. J. Evans, B. Singley. S. Cohen. E. London. E, Twardzik. B. Sanssiiinan. D. Thomas, B. Gillette, E. Cooper, iL Nannas, A. Maslowsky, A. Swinesluirf;, V, Pataki, .T. Ilackenheryer. K. .tones. It. Fourth Itow —L (leiirliurt. (_'. Hastie, V. Butiianan, .T. It. Snyder, Kiln (iottlieh. C. Sehaefter. C. Robbins, R, TiiJton, V, Husovsky, J. Lavelle, T. (Jonier, J, Barehoek. X. Cool, \V. Selden. W. Booth. II. Tonilinson, K. Moore, D. Jones, \V. Ilorvath, W. Reed, E. .Sharkey, H. Vonderheid held, one being held in still M. DillKnl. Llewellyn. R. Soliiehl. S. Caufiler. Mr. Sliortess. Miss Mason. S. Birth. M. Meiiseh, B. Williams. A. TnKenil form of a Hallowe'en Party, another a Valentine Party and another a Farmers Party. Singing has been an outstanding feature of the programs of this association, and the S. C. A. not only has singing of From ful. It hymns in the the interest would seem had "old-fashioned songs" at its meetings, hut has led the main lobby on Sunday afternoon. and cooperation shown that the this year the association will be success- merging of the two christian associations on our campus has been entirely successful. OFFICERS Robert Borneman President Joe Malinchoc, Florence Park I JackShortess Jane Dyke Rlth Shay ice Presidents Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer CABINET Eda Bessie Beilhartz, Walter Reed Lawrence Klotz. Sarah Hi mmel William Booth, Edith Benm.ncer Howard Tomlinson, Aleta Stiles Mary Bretz, Charles Kelchner ViRciMA Dean, Norman Cool Marjorik Young. Victor Turini Pearl Mason, S. I. Shortess Page 75 Program Chairmen If orshifj Chairmen Music Chairmen Membership Chairmen Finance Chairmen Social Chairmen Publicity Chairmen Faculty Advisers Forum Public Attciirs Second Semester Sam Miller First Semester Spencer Roberts President Florence Park Prof. E. A. Florence Park Josephine Benedetto Vive President Josephine Benedetto Sam Miller Secretary Every day of our Eleanor Beckley Reams Treasurer Reams Prof. E. A. Adviser lives history is are happening before our very eyes. being made. News events of great importance Headlines are big but tell us little of the true which can be arrived at only by study and discussions of contrasts and comparisons drawn by authorities. Such discussions are bound to give understanding on the subject. And so the Public Affairs Forum meets to discuss "topics pertinent to the affairs of the world today and also problems of purely local interest." situation In the spring semester of 1938 the Public Affairs Forum was organized under the Reams of the Social direction of the College Council and sponsored by Prof. E. A. Studies Department. It has been functioning successfully ever since The Forum meets Monday evening spirited discussions take place. Some in the social its organization. rooms of Noetling Hall where of the topics discussed were, '"German-Russian Alliance, Dies Investigation Committee on I n-American Activities, Chapel Programs and Evening Entertainment Courses at B. S. T. C. Neutrality Bill, Capture of the City of Flint, Background for War. Smoking Rooms for Girls at B. S. T. C, "A New Far West in the Far East," "Eyes on Russia." Possible Presidential Candidates, "Is Youth of America Doing Its Share." The main social event of the year was an outing held at the Boy Scout Cabin. Included on the program were games, a picnic lunch, swimming, and story telling as the group sat arouiKJ the fireplace. Standing — Seated. Lett to l!ii;lit— Mr. J. Ueanis. F. Ru8Bin, B. Blaine, R. nmisknecht. J. J. I'ai-k, S. Mill.r, Brush. M. Bareliock, ,1 Ble.-lier, r..i,.. It-It... .\. E. KH.Mi.y Banniuiik. M. Eiit..n. J. I'lii;!., L. Myers Page 76 Kirst Itow. Second Uijrlit— C. Hiias. A. FiiiMcrt.v. M. Zeliner. J. Smith. M. M.Williiiiiis, V. K.-piinrf. C Kri.t.T. E. Lnuhacli. V. liiellj, .7. Kuster. S. IlHniiiiTi. C. Sclilc-c iiis, Z. Whitmire, D. Youmk, V. Tnriiii. T. Trpssler. ('. IlHn.lr. C. Writ-lit, N. (Iim;iii. I'. I'aiil V. Koclier, M. Kiiliesiiii. Mr. FcMsti-iiiaUcT. .1. ValI:Hl:iri's. I, (ll.ili. M. Itcillj l.i-ft Kow— t.. Club Lcini>uai>e First Second Semester Officers Alice Finnerty Semester Officers Hannah Unger ['resident Vice President Alice Finnerty Fay Gehrig Secretary Josephine BenedivTto Treasurer PKOFEbbOR H. F. FeN>TEMAKER During the first Pre.>~sler OlAH Mary Jane Mordan I.SABELLE - Josephine Benedetto Program Chairman Stella Herman Frederick - Professor H. Sponsor Fenstemaker F. semester of this school year, the Language Chilj was organized The under the sponsorship of Prof. Fenstemaker. pur]JOse of the club is to create a better understanding of the relationship between English and foreign languages and also to give elementary instruction in French, Spanish, and does not require previous study of a foreign language. groups meet .separately to learn a language. The Valladares, Spanish; Hannah Unger, French; general meetings, the members have movies, countries, languages, and customs. The club German. Every other week, the language directors of these groups are Josefina Prof. Fenstemaker, Page 77 general meetings. German. At the sing foreign songs, and discuss foreign is a member of an international corre- spondence organization, and reading letters from foreign countries acti\ itv at the Membership is an interesting — First Ui.w. Left to Uiylit Second Third Row — Miss Row— E. Simpson, Sliarke.v, B. C. P. Ta.vlur. I. Wi.lfuiing. E. I. Oottlieb, R, Nonnemacher. 11. R. Perry, V. VanAiitwerp, B. Fellinaii Socicil Llse Realizing that a Ijarkground in culture tion J. Buckingham, The of such a BeiiiiiiiKiT, Ziirtmnn. A. Aliistick Bell. R. Baird. E. Hoaglaiul, A. Swineslnirg, A. Maslo\vsl.oIl. W. Barton, L. .Snytler. Miss Moore. C. Girton. R. Bain], C. Renninger. C. Miller. R. Dent Lawhead. R. Ohl, C. Sedlak. S. Masteller, G. Thomas. E. Wenner, B. Hawk. E. Cooper, V. Hughes, D. Tro.r. H. Johnson. J. Lohr Berninger, S. Roberts, J. Deily, L. Bowers, W. Hageubucli, B. Miller, J. Malinchoc, E. Beaver, R. Sanger, F. Koclier Page 82 S.'!it.'(i. I,.'l( J. I.. Iii::lii SrliliiiMli. M. liretz, Culicii. . Edmumls. Xnll. ,J. D. Yonnu. Standing— S. Kiister. E. Sljirk, M. Meti-nllV, \V IVyj;. K. Jlmi.-U, \V. Siiiitii, F. W ..i m;. n, E. LaiihjH-li. M. Laubacli. H. Kliny^e rmnn, J. Atkinson, M. S\vpigiirt. Fritz. C. Berniiifier. O. Stout. E. Annkst. E. Sin^rley. S. Hartnian. Cameron, B. Wenner, D. Derr, R. Uornenian, J. Miidl, I'. Kliii^'er ,l..|iiisnn, J. li >V. P. 11. Mnorc. C D. Folk. R. Terry. R. Zinimernian. L. Collins, Mr. The Maroon F. KocIht. J. Drily. I. W. Sltipe. H.ioth. Fenstemarlier ciiul Gold Orthestici OFFICERS Drue Folk Clark Renninger President Vice President Mary Sweicart Secretary-Treasurer H. F. Fenstemaker Conductor PERSONNEL Clark Renninger. Saxophone James Rim. Trombone Charles Bomboy, Violin Horn Horn Earl Houck, Saxophone Albert Houser, Trombone William Booth, Trombone Helen Johnson. Violin Frank Shope, Clarinet Robert Borneman, Cornet Paul Klinger, Cornet Betty" Singley. Violin Mary Helen Klingerman, Clarinet Elizabeth .Slack. Harrison Cameron, Trombone Frank Kocher, Piano William .Smith. Saxophone Samuel Cohen, Bass Loren Collins, Trombone Jean Kuster, Violin Orman Eunice Laubach, Flute Stuart .Straub, Cornet Maynard Laubach, Bassoon Mary Sweigart, Clarinet Edwin Wenner. Horn John Atkinson. Cello Eva Aiinkst, Violin Gerald Carl Berninger. Clarinet J. Bretz. Clarinet William Davies. Clarinet James Deily, Trombone Joseph Madl, Cornet Dorothy Derr, Cornet Candace Dietrirh, Fritz, Stuart Hartman. Marian Metcalfe, Violin Marimba Phillip Moore, Violin William Edmonds, Violin Jeanne Noll, Viola Drue Folk. Clarinet W. Foster Pegg. Saxophone Raymond Perry, Percussion The orchestra has had a busy year. It Jack Schlauch, Violin Idajane Shipe, Trombone J'iolin .Stout, Violin Emily Williams, Flute Frederick Wornian, Violin David Young. Baritone Ralph Zimmerman. Piano played for the dramatic production, "Bachelor Born," for the Rotary-Kiwanis evening, for the musical comedy, and for the program. music for banquets Page 83 May Day Smaller groups from the orchestra have, from time to time, furnished in the dining-room. The Maintin ciiul (iold Uciiice llciiul The Maroon and Gold Dance Band was revived first time since 1931. social events on the It was organized campus, and The Band has played is year for the dance music for to furnish composed this entirely of students. for a chapel program, for the Inter-Fraternity Social Evening, for several dinners at the college, and for a of dances off the campus. It is hoped number that the organization, with the foundation that has been laid this year, can continue to grow and supply a definite need in the social life at B. S. T. C. Members of the Dance Band Trombone Paul Klinger. Trumpet \^ Joseph Madl. Trumpet Samuel Cohen. Bass W. Raymond Foster Pegg. Saxophone First — Drums Phillip Moore. Director \ iiiiny. Siixojyiione Row, Left to Right— r. Moofp. M. Second Row W. Bootli, S. Colieii. Perry. Fred Wornian. Piano Maynaril l.auhacli. Saxophone Clcilliii illiam Booili. I-aiilinoli, I'. W. I'l-as:. C. KUriger, R. rcrry. Vprnny. R. Hope. .1. Maill, F. .1. Hope Wonuaii Page 84 Iipliiij;er. Miss Sliiuv. r. Sirrot-co. A. Alnstifk. V. Hfaii. It. Sii.MiiT. .M. nriscoll. V. I'ataki, V. Tiirini. E. Yaiirluilis, J. Liin^'ari. ('. Dcrolf Tliinl r.nw— S. AV pinfold. 11. Siiliack. It. Hoorie, L. Oakes, L. Repella. R. lirodlieck, .1. Dyke. S. Chilek. B. Anvil. M. Davenport. J. Iloa^'Iand Fonr Row E. Conner. V. Yost, J. Lantz, A, Lnbereski, D. Hoover, G. A'aiiehieri, K. Zerli.\' Second — — Page 89 Business Education Club The Business Education Club, by far the largest or- ganization on the campus, had a most successful year, both socially and educationally. Outstanding among the social events of the year was the Business Education Club Victory Dance, the big Another enjoyable and dance on the college calendar. interesting feature first was the annual outing held at Colum- bia Park where faculty and students "let themselves go" in ball games, skating, dancing, and eating picnic fashion. The Program Committee, with of the members the willing cooperation of our group, really did a fine job in presenting interesting, educational entertainment meetings. I'Mrst SiTiinil 'riiinl I'oiirth Row. Left — M. Row — Mr. Row — V. Riiw tii KiKlit l!ret/,, M. — li. The programs included educational the films, mu- lli-Jtriiii, Henrie. K. Ueiirif. L. KuUnifr. I). .\lliertNni .1. R. Kerstetter, It. Dent, II. Kliii^ertiiitn .T. Fice, R. Bro(ll)ecU. M. Barlow, B. Gillette, V. Dean, E. Cnrniii, nrisi'oll. C. llr. .\. Warliurst, D. Jones. Orth, (J. Il;i II, euhin-h. Fellniiiii. Iliiikel MoMiiliaii, S. llartman, C. Keli-liner, E. Beaver, T. Goiner, Ilusovsk.v, at I>. R, Bower, D. Breniian, Ij. Bowers, Klotz Bvltler, R. Borneniaii, ,T. Deill.v, ,T. Barrlun-k. II. Cameron Page 90 sical cut-ups, skits, talks by prominent Inisiness educators, and interviews of student teachers. As in previous years, the Business Commercial Contest the cooperation of We for high schools. credit the our teachers and students for success- fully administering so great of the contest Ed Club sponsored an undertaking. and the growing The results interest of schools in this area in our work point toward keener competition and still better contests in the future. A great step to attend the was taken by deciding to send a delegate convention of the Eastern Commercial Teach- ers Association so that important discussions — we may in our benefit from his report on field. E. Laner, E. WiUianis, S. Cliilek. C. T.iylor, D. Taylor. I.. Slopey. n. <:iiiM, K. Hastings, K. Yarosliy. D. Thomas, C. SirotM'O. ,1. Barr, IE. .lames Second Row D. Nelson, D. Mussleman. G. Kaby. D. Savaffe, E. AVolfgang, G, Ttiehardson, A. Maslowsky, \. Swinesburg, M. N'annas, S. Masteller, A. llardisli, E. Cull, M. .lones Tbird Itow— It. MuCrac-kcn, .Mr, Rygiel, ,1. Mert/., J. Malincbo,-, ]!, I'aganelli, R, Miller, E. Villa, W. Reed, C. Sliaffer, ,1, S^orin. II. T(nnlins((n, J, Ilubiak, J. Mariidio Fourtli Row E, Wagner, B, Sntliff, G. Mieliael, R. Zimmerman, Mr, Forney, F, Clial)pell, M. I.anlmi-li, C, K, Moore, F. Tbonias, J. Shortess First Uc.w, I.pft — — Page 91 to Ui«lit Inter Fraternity Council The Inter-Fraternity Council has had a very busy and profitable year The Council was organized in 1937 to create greater harmony this term. in fraternity relationships, to members, and to promote Each fraternities. all encourage educational The Council held The main Area Day. and the faculty sponsor. gymnasium with cards, other The Maroon and Gold Dance Band delighted the fine music. affair which the Council sponsored This was held at the college this year was the Service on February tenth, with teachers attending from Columbia, Montour and Luzerne counties. session. Dr. C. 0. Instruction spoke on teacher rating. Robert L. At the general Williams of the Pennsylvania Department of Public in the college Each fraternity then held a panel members and guests. All the groups Following the meal. dining room at noon. discussion of a topic of interest to met for lunch the a social evening in the games, and dancing. its among by professional fraternity has four representatives on the council: the president, two elected delegates, audience with activities social activities sponsored Sutherland. Dean of its Men at Bucknell University, spoke on "Inventions in Morality." The Council performed fine First Second a great service to the school in sponsoring this program. Row, Left Kow — Dr. to lUiilit— E. A. liiissell. L. Yenijer. IS. Reams. Leojiaril Stout. II. Uaiiskiii'. ht, .\I. Britz. Dr. M:iui)liin HauBknedit, W. Iteecl. C. Girton, H. Toinlinson. E. Laulmeli. Pr. Xorlli Page 92 OFFICERS President Donald Hausknecht RuTTER Ohl Vice President Mary Bretz Secretary Leonard Stout Treasurer MEMBERS ALPHA PSI OMEGA Donald Hausknecht, President Rose Mary Hausknecht Stuart Edwards Alice Johnston GAMMA THETA UPSILON Lilll^n Yeager, Acting President Eunice Laubach RuTTER Ohl H. Harrison Russell PI OMEGA PI Stanley Kotzen, President Walter Reed Mary Bretz W. C. Forney KAPPA DELTA Byron Shiner, Acting Lichtenwalner Lorraine Nell Maupin PI President Leonard Stout PHI SIGMA PI Charles Girton, President Howard Tomlinson E. A. Page 93 Reams Robert Linn Alpiia Psi Omega The Alpha Omicron Cast of Alpha Psi Omega completed another successful year in dramatic work, marking the twelfth year since its organization in 1928. The fraternity has been busy presenting one-act plays in Blooms- burg and surrounding towns; initiating new members, and carrying on various social functions. Each year the the play fraternity presents one three-act play. This year was "Bachelor Born" by Ian Hay. The annual one-act ])lay tournament Hanover Township winning On March 14 "The in Class was held on March 16 with A, and Tunkhannock in Class B. Wonder Hat" was presented at the Rotary- Kiwanis meeting. In April the annual children's play, sponsored by the P. T. A. and cast by members of Omega was the Dramatic Club and Alpha Psi This year the play was "Seven Little Rebels." given. The members lioth of Alpha Psi Omega are looking forward to another interesting year in 1941. fm Page 94 >r;ir.'.i. Standing l,.-u —Richard Tij i;iL;tit t-lor.'iii-.- .sr.-laii'^ki. 1 Foote, Florabelle Schrecongost, Beilliartz, Il;iii-^kii.'.*lii. r.-iy );.'lirii;, .I;i<-k Slmrt.'s^, Ktlu.-l L;iiM_-r Edward Sharretts. Marian Murpliy, Stuart Edwards. Eda Rose Mary Hauskneclit OFFICERS Donald Hausknecht Fay Gehrig Edward Sharretts Alice Johnston Page 95 Honorable Prompter Worthy Playwright Worthy Business Manager Honorable Director B. Ganiiiia Thetci Upsiloii Chapter of Gainma Theta Upsilon, National Honorary Delta Geographic Fraternity, enjoyed a most successful and active season. Many and The varied activities were ])lanned and executed. major first the Service Area Day, February 10, 194.0. As its its participation in part in the program, former members returned and spoke on various phases of four geography problems in the classroom. Jones, '36; Charles Hensley. '33; June Lawson, These members were: Mensch Strausser, '33; Dan Miriam "29. Gamma ties was activity of the fraternity Theta Upsilon. on the campus, shared co-operation with the other fraterni- in in making successful the Inter-Fraternity Social Evening, an event which replaced the Inter-Fraternity Ball this year. On April 9. 1940. Gamma Tlieta Upsilon presented a series of discussions before the International Relations Association of Uni\ersity basis for some of the Women current in Group of the American Bloomsliurg, on the geographic Furo|)ean international problems. Betsy Miller. Ruth Brandon, Gerald Fritz, and Bruce Miller led the discussion. Pasc 96 First Second Row— It. Uiiw, Lett tn liislilL. St.mt, ISrniiclori, I. !>. Den-. C. Tritz, Sliipe, II. SlialTiT. I,. YeaKer, II. .Millar. Dr. Itiissell Miss Ilnzen, E. Harris, E. Laubnch, B. Mille OFFICERS Paul Kokitas ( First Semester) - Lillian Yeager Vice President Gerald Fritz Corresponding Secretary Bruce Miller Recording Secretary Dorothy Derr Treasurer f6> Page 97 President 0// Pi Omeiia Pi Omega founded I'i Pi. in the at Kirksville. National Professional Commercial Educational Fraternity, was spring of 1923 at the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Alpha Delta Chapter, which consists of ment of Business who have superior scholastic Teachers College, Bloomshurg. on The aims in ratings, of the Depart- was installed at State 28. 1935. are to encourage, promote, extend and create of the fraternit\ and scholarship interest May members connnerce: to encourage and foster high ethical standards in business and professional life: and to teach the ideal of service as the basis of all worlhv enterprise. Pop. the fraternity's magazine, The members the Department of Education. fraternity sent Omega this year ]t\ Charles Kelchner. Club Pennsylvania Commercial contest held annually by the sponsoring of the Id the Pi being edited of the fraternity cooperated with the Business Education in The is two delegates, Lorraine Lichtenwalner and Stanley Kotzen. Pi National Convention held at Pittsburgh. Another interesting event was the informal interviews made b\ Walter Reed of the student teachers at Williamsport. Other interesting magazine activities of the fraternity article reviews, and informal discussions Twelve members were total membership to 115. initiated Omega relati\e to business education. into the fraternity this year, bringing the Following the formal reception, the old members extended the hand of welcome Pi were a question bee, book and at an informal gathering. Pi cooperated with the other fraternities in sponsoring Service Area Da\ and the Social E\ening. Page 98 t,. Kinlit— Mr.lh-.Miiljaii, Miss Miirpliy. Jlr. [-..rriey. I'. .si.-liHiski. M. ilr.i/,. .\Jiss Allen. Mr SecomI Row—S. AltlamI, C. Jones, B. Gillette. C. Iliiikel, S. .M;isteller. M. Boiiin. I!. Slni.v' Third Row— 0. Kelchner, W. Reed, H. Williums, H. Tomlinsoii, M. B.ariiett, First I!,.w, Left I.. Klotz OFFICERS Stanley Kotzen Florence Stefanski Vice President Secretary Lorraine Lichtenwalner Historian Theodore Parsell 9ut b\ onl\ lo slirnulate active participation, to develop the an interest in athletics, body and mind of the college students. MEMBERS Dniiilliy Allii-rlsiin Arabel Ililhu>h Sara Altantl Letha Margaret Blecher Gladys Jones Jessie Schiefer Josephine Blown Eunice Laubach Lois Slopey Jean Brush Lorraine Lichtenwalner Lorraine Snyder Rnlh Brodhcil Marion Long Esther Sutherland Sara Biiih Marion Landis Arlene Swinesburg Dorothy Derr Aldona Maslowsky Dorothy Thomas Sara Masteller Florence Tiaidi \ irginia Dean Hnmmel Dorolliy Savage Ruth Schield Helen K. Dixon Marion Mnrphy Phyllis Sara Gangler Lsaheila niah Fern Yost Barliara Gillette Florence l^ark Ruth Zimmerman Rose Mary Hausknerht Marie Parsell Marjorie Young Martha Hergert Mniiel Rhinard Wagner Page 104 First I!„iv. Left t„ Kiulif— M. Long, s. JlMstellfr. .Su.'„.ul Tliir.1 Row— A. Ilill.usI,, Row— Miss M.Cn.ni .1. s.l.iHf.T, , I). M. lilcker, E. Tl.ojiins. S, Birtl., E. Siitln'rlajiil. iM.urth Ko«-— M, Miirpl,,v, L, II,i,i,..)l, I'. IWiiiiiiiKer, F, L, Su,v,Ier, .T. Brtisl,. FarU, II. I. U, Hro,ll„.ck, U. S, li.-iiiKlcr D. Smv.iko, M. Ilcrgert, I„ Slopey s,l,i(4,l, F. Traub Wukikt. Miss Wlutcninlit Ilauskne.^lit, A. Maslowsli.v, U, D. Derr, E. Laubacl], M. Toung II. Dixon, ()l,.|li, filllette. A, Swiiiesl.nrs; M Parsell, V IV:iii OFFICERS Florence Park Isabella Olah President Vice President Edith Benninger Secre/a/y Dorothy Savage Treasurer MissMcCammon sp„„^„,. Page 105 The "B" Club in Action Page 106 Page 107 1 D ] Raseball The 1939 baseball season, although not former seasons, still contested games. the ability to so successful as saw the Nelsonmen win four of nine hotly Coach "Doc" E. H. Nelson is credited with produce consistently excellent teams, and this season was no exception. The season opened with I iiiversitv. I)) the llie The score of first 9-.5. a 3-2 victory over of five defeats suffered four consecutive defeats before finding themselves to The season came against Mansfield After a close victory over Shippensburg. men wearing Maroon and Gold defeat. Susquehanna officially hand Lock Haven and successfully closed a willi 5-2 an 8-2 victory over the Danville State Hospital nine. The lettermen of the season were: Sterling Banta. Andrew Giermak. James Harnian, Donald Hausknecht. Fred Houck, First Row, Left to RiBlit— H. TrPtlmway. C. McCntclicon, W. Forsyth, F. Kmiii-ckn, .1. S. I'nvlirk. N. Maza Second How— D, Litwhiler. J. Plevyak. S. Vniita. P. Houck, .\. Lutiereski. C. Weiiri.li. D. Hausknecht. A. Giermak, R. Evans, E. H. Nelson niirniiin, W. M. .Iiiiy. Ki.r.liusUy, Page 110 Frank Koniecko, Norman Maza, George McCutcheon, and Chal- Roy Evans mers Wenrirh. Lost bv graduation acted as manager. will Giennak; Sterling Banta. Bloonisburg's great catcher. i)e a timel) hitter and fine ]iilc-her; Tred Houck. hard-hitting outfielder: George McCutcheon; and Chalmers Wenric ii. \arsity squad is the to first However, with l)aseman. a fine junior replace these vacancies, a successful season expected. The Junior Varsity squad of 1939 placed only two games, dividing the honors with Bucknell Jimior College. This squad should be rich in reserve material to round out the sity. John Plevvak will serve as senior 1 940 var- manager. RESULTS Bloomsburg 3 Susquehanna 2 Bloomsburg 5 Mansfield 9 Bloomsburg 8 Shijjpensburg Bloomsburg 14 Kutztown Bloomsburg 3 Bloomsburg 12 Bloomsburg 3 E. Bloomsburg .5 Lock Haven 2 Bloomsbursr 8 State Hospital 2 Won Indiana 5 Mansfield 4: 13 Stroudsburg Lost 5 Junior Varsity Bloomsburg _- 4 Bloomsburg Won Page 111 7 15 1 : Bucknell Jr. College Bucknell Jr. College Lost 1 10 Tennis Credit must be given team that Coach "Prof" Koch for the fine tennis represented Bloomsburg during the 1939 season. Participating in ten matches, the Huskies lost only three en- counters with only one teachers college, Mansfield, able to However. Mansfield was defeat them. pionship. The later defeated to give to the mythical state teachers college cham- fact that Bloomsburg played teachers colleges Bloomsburg claim from every section of the The o\er Mansfield. varsity lettermen were Edmund Bill Strawinski. Huskies precedence state gives the Villa, Raymond Spence. Lloyd Smith, William Yarworth and Robert Hopkins. Maclyn Smethers, filled the position of manager. The season opened with Mansfield the Huskies bowing to a strong However, the very next match found Blooms- sextet. burg gaining revenge with a 5-4 victory over the same team. Two more victories, over Shippensburg. at the one over West Chester, 6-2, and the other i!-l. followed before going down to defeat 5-4. The next hands of a strong Bucknell aggregation, three matches saw Bloomsburg defeat Susquehanna, Kutztown, and Indiana in succession by top-heavy scores. Then came the return match with Bucknell, and again the Bisons emerged victorious, this time h\ a 7-2 score. cessfully, however, w ith The season closed Huskies easily the defeating The season's record stands Stroudsburg, 8-1. at suc- East 7 wins as against 3 losses. Graduation difficult to fill. last June Bill Slawinski, ever seen on the hill, one of the Along with failed to return to school this year. and Edmund Villa remain team. is vacancies that will be finest tennis to this, Lloyd Smith However, Raymond Spence form the nucleus of another fine With the addition of several promising freshmen, "Prof" confident that his 1940 team will ably defend the players Maclyn Smethers and Robert Hopkins received their di]jIomas. all several left m\ thical its claim to state title. Page 112 RESULTS Bloonisburg 4 Mansfield 5 Bloomsburg 5 Mansfield 4 Bloonisburg 6 West Chester 2 Bloomslmrg <] Shippensburg 1 Bloomsburg 4 Bucknell 5 Bloonisburg 9 Susquehanna Bloonisburg 8 Kutztown Bloomsburg 9 Indiana Bloomsburg 2 Bucknell Bloomsburg 8 E. Won 7: 1 7 Stroudsburg 1 Lost 3 'jM^i r iiiiiiS;*iH^: J. Pape 113 C. Koch, W. Straw iiislii, ]], \"i\\n, I:, Siirrin-, I;, "liNins, M. Siiirlhrrs. I.. Ill, W . ! arucilli Track Coach George C. Buchheit in the 1939 season produced for the third consecutive year the championshij) Petuis} Ivania State Teachers College track team. Winning four dual meets of the season, the Huskies con- all cluded their fourth straight season without loss in a dual meet and com- peting on the team throughout the l)uilding of that fine record were four athletes who were graduated Edward Mulhern, Stanley The Huskies opened last Zelesky, and Frank Parker. the season victorious over East Stroudsburg 91-35, Captain Van Devender capturing The next e\ent was Maroon and Gold College by nearly They were Frank Van Devender, June. the five events. Penn Relays quartet triumphed in thirt\ yards. The at its rela) Devender, Mulhern. Zelesky. and Keniple. Philadelphia in which the classification, defeating Rider team was composed of \ an In the teachers college cham- pionship of America event, the Husky quartet finished second after run- Second Third Row First Row, Left to Right— G. H.auskncclit. H. .Jpiilciiis, W. Htrliert Hess. D. Keniple. S. Zelesky. F. Van Devender, E. Mnlliern, R. Parker. K. Hippensteel E, H. Nelson, H. Tomlinson, G. C. Bnehheit, .1. I.avelle. .1. Sworin. W. Potter, W, Reed, S. York's, D. Bonham, J. Shortess, G. Washinko Row — W. — Page 111 niiig the fastest Dan mile in Husky histoi). Keni|)le tcxik third in the 3000 meter steeplechase and Dan Bonham was Bloomsbuig Husky fifth in which the distinction of placing in each of the four events in athletes competed. The next dual meet saw Bloomsburg down versity track team bv a score of i;-36Vi>- The season was the strong Bucknell Uni- Following 72^'i>-53Y2- Huskies took Shippenslnirg into camp bv 89' the javelin to give the this event, the overwhelming score of officially closed with a 74 2/3-51 1/3 victory over the Bald Eagles of Lock Haven. The most outstanding feature pensburg in of the season was the state Bloomsburg's third straight cham]jionship. possession of the cherished tropin. varsitv Ship.52 This being gave the Huskies ]jermanent collected Id points meet for the third straight year. Dan Bonham. Ken Hippensteel, Harry lettermen were: Dan Kemple, John it The "Flying Van" to lie the highest individual scorer of the Jenkins, at which the Huskies amassed 61 1/3 points compared with points recorded by their nearest competitor. West Chester. The meet Lavelle, Edward Mulhern, Robert Parker. Walter Reed, Joseph Sworin, Howard Tomlinson, Frank Van Devender, Stanley Zeleskv. with George Washinko acting as manager. loss of Van Devender, Harwood, greatly felt liy their graduation Altliough the Zelesky, Mulhern, and Parker will last year, it is l)e expected that our great track coach, George C. Buchheit, will again place another great team on the hill to gain recognition for Bloomsburg. RESULT.S Bloomsburg 91 East Stroudsburg 35 Bloomsburg 721/1; Bucknell University 53i-> Bloomsburg 8914 Shippensburg 361 Bloomsburg 74 2/3 Lock Haven 51 1/3 Won Page 115 4; Lost o Mr. H. F. Fenstemakku Mr. 1936-1937 5. 1. Dr. E. ^iiuRiLj 11. iNelson 1938-1939 1937-1938 1939-1940 Advisers The Class men of 1940 wishes to e.xpress of the faculty the class through who were its 1940 to the CIciss of appreciation to these its willing to give of their time to guide four years at B. S. T. C. II The Senior The Class of 1940 has at last come must leave the Alma Mater and put When test. full they were new at ()lublic schools of the state. Pace 116 Officers of the (Jlass of 1940 Donald Hausknecht President Lorraine Snyder Vice President Charles Kelchner Secretary |W| iiiK - Byron Shiner Treasurer Page 117 ^ V kk y^ SARA J. ALTLAND Harrisbiirg Business Y. W. C. A. 1: Atliletirs 1; Treasurer 2: Business Education Club 1. 2: Waller Hall 1; Supervisor 2. 3. 4: "B" Club 3. 4: Pi Omega Pi 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. ill EDWARD H. BACON Kingston Bu Wrestling 1; Business Education Club 1, 2: Y. M. C. A. 1. 2. 3, 4: North Hall 1. 2, 3, 4: Public Affairs Forum 4. ^t DONALD Business S. BAKER Newtown Business Education Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 3; Student Christian Association 4. SENIORS Page 118 BSTC 1940 CHARLES R. Secondary BAKEY Mt. Carmel Dramatic Cliil) 1. 2: Jr. Varsity Football 3: Student Christian Association 4: Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 4. MURRAY BARNETT Business Scranton Business Education Club 1. 2. 3. President 4: Maroon and Gold Band I. 2, 3, 4; Maroon and Gold Orchestra 2; Pi Oinego Pi 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4; Dramatic Clnb 4; 2. 3, 4; Alpha Psi Omega Community Government Association; Assembly Committee 3. MARY ELEANOR BECKLEY Elementary Bloomsburf Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Comnuinitv Government Association 2; Athletics 2; Chairman Pep Committee 2; Public Affairs Forum Treasurer 2; Vice President 3, 4; Obitkr Staff Page 119 3, 4. CATHERINE E. BELL Drums Elementary Waller Hall 1. 2, Representative 3, 4; Sewing Clnb 1: Athletics 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3; Y. W. C. A. 1, 2, 3 Cabinet Officer; Chapel Program Committee 4. JOSEPHINE R. BENEDETTO Kulpmont Secondary Science Club 1. 2 Secretary; Day Women's Association 1. 2. 3, 4; Sewing Club 3; Public Affairs Secretary 4; Language Club Treasurer 4; Athletics 3, 4. MARGARET #•«*. ^w^ L. Mixed Chorus Science Club Public Affairs BLECHER Bloomsburg Secondary 1. 2. 2. 3. 3; Athletics 4; "B" Club Forum 1. 3, 2; 4; 4. SENIORS Page 120 BSTC 1940 MILDRED A. BONIN Business Hazleton Business Education Chib 1, 3; Maroon and Gidd Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Waller Hall 1. Supervisor 2. 3. 4: Athletics 3: Pi Omega Pi 3. 4: Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. RUTH Secondary E. BOONE Bloonishurg Science Club 3, 4: 1. 2. 3, 4; Poetry Club 2. Mixed Chorus 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. HELEN BOYLE Business Nanticoke Transfer from Rider Waller Hall 3. 4; Business Education Club 3. 4; Poetry Club 4; Cohimban Club 3. 4; Y. W. C. A. 4. i^BiSi. Page 121 HELEN A. BRADY Kingston Elementary Maroon and Gold Paper 1. 2 Reporter. Typist 3: Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3 Treasurer; Freshman Class Secretary: Waller Hall 1. 2. Supervisor 3. Governing Board 4: Athletics 2: Obiter Staff 3; Kappa Delia Pi 3. 4. HELEN E. BROUSE Lewisbnrg Elementary W. C. A. 1; Mixed Chorus Sewing Club 3: Poetry Club 4. Y. JOSEPHINE Secondary S. 1. 2. 3: BROWN Bio iisbnrg Science Club 1. 2. 3: Athletics 2: Day Women's Association 1. 2, 3, 4 Treasurer; Official Board. Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; "B" Club 3. 4: Basketball 4: Community Government Association 4, Senior Girl Representative. SENIORS Page 122 BSTC 1940 JEAN W. BRUSH Business WilkesBarre Business Education Club 1. 3: Athletic* 1, 2: Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3; Poetry Chil. 3: "B" Club 3. 4: Public Affairs Forum 3. 4; Waller Hall 1. 2, 3. 4. CATHERINE BUSH Elementary Y. W. C. A. Asliland 1. 2: Governing Board Poetry Club 4. MICHAEL Elementary Waller Hall 2: J. 1. 2. 3, 4; Sewing Club 2: CHISMAR Jeddo Cross Country 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Y. -M. C. A. 1. 2. 3. Page 123 ERNEST L. CHRISTMAS Harrisburg Business Y. M. C. A. 1 ; Business Education Club FRED D. COLEMAN Bloomsburg Business Business Education Chib matic Club 4. ELEANOR 2. E. 1. 2. 3. 4; Dra- COOPER Elementary Laflin 1, 2, 3; A Cappella Choir 4; Athletics 2; Senior Representative; Student Christian Association 4: Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. Waller Hall Governing Board 1, 2. 3, 4. SENIORS Page 124 BSTC 1940 JANE DARROW C. Business Kingston Mixed Chiinis cation Clnl) ler Hall 1. 1, 2, 1. 2. 3. 2; Y. 4: Business W. C. A. 1, Edu- 2; Wal- 3; Supervisor 4. ARTHUR DAVIS L. Business Taylor Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Y. M. C. A. 1; Business Education Club 1, 2: Pi Omega Pi 3, 4; Phi Sigma Pi 3,4. DOROTHY R. Secondary DERR Bloomsbnrg Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3; "B" Club 2, 3. 4; Maroon and Gold Band 2, 3, 4; Maroon and Gold Orchestra 2, 3, Athletics 1; 4; Gamma er; Club Page 123 Kappa 4. Theta Upsilon Delta Pi 3, 3, 4 Treasur- 4; Language VICTORIA EDWARDS Bl.nnmshiirs Business Day Women's Association B. C. Club 1. 2, 3, STANLEY F. ESMOND Atlas Elementary .1 M. Y. 4; A. 1. 2. C. A. North Hall 1. 2: Science Club ALICE L. 4; FINNERTY Dunmore Secondary Athletics 1; 3, 1. 2. 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Wal- Hall 1. 2. Chairman Committee 3; Senior Representative to Community Government Association 4; Geography Society 3: Language (Uub. 4 Vice President. President. Public Affairs Forum 4; Di'amatic Club 4. ler SENIORS Page 126 BSTC 1940 WILLIAM T. FORSYTH Secondary Footliail Northiimberlaixl 1, 3; 2, Day Men's Association 4; Jr. Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Affairs Forum 2; Jr. Varsity Football 3; Lettcrmen's Club 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, Public VIVIAN FREY J. Secondary Mifflinville Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3: Day Women's As- sociation 1 Official Board. 2 Vice President of Official Board. 3 President of Governing Board, 4; A. B. C. Club 2 Science Club 2. 3. 4: Obiter .Staff 3 College Council 3; Jr. Class .Secretary Kappa Delta Pi 4. FAY GEHRIG Elementary Mixed Chorus Danvil 1, 2. Cappella Choir 1, 2. 3, 1, 3 Vice President A 2, 3; Dramatic Club 4; A. B. C. Club : 1, 2. 3 Treasur- Day Women's Association 1 Official Board, 2, 3. 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4 Secretary; Language Club Secretary 4. er; Page 127 ^^ CHARLES GIRTON Secondary Dallas Mixed Chorus Librarian 1. 1, 2, 3: A President and Gold Band 1, 2. Cappella Choir, 2, 3, 3. 4; Maroon Freshman 4: Class Treasurer; Baseball 1. 2, 3; Science Club 2. 4: Kappa Delia Pi 3. 4; Phi Sigma Pi 2. 3. 4 President: InterFraternity Council 4. HAZEL R. Elementary Mixed Chorus 1. 3. Club 4. GOTSHALL Catawissa 4; Rural Life Club 2: Poetrv CHRISTINE GROVER Business Berwick Business Education Club 1: A. B. C. Club 1. 2 Secretary: Dramatic Clul) 2. 3. 4; Public Affairs Forum 4: Waller Hall Association 4. k. SENIORS Page 128 BSTC 1940 BEN E. HANCOCK Elementary Wrestling Shamokin Manager; Y. M. C. A. 2; Maroon and Gold Paper 2, 3 Edilor-in1. 3 2, 4; Kappa Delta Pi Intra-Mnral Basketball 2, 3, 4; Obiter. Business Manager 4; Poetry Club, Vice President 4; Joint Awards Committee 4; Day Men's Association 1, Chief. 4: Basehall 3, 4; 2. 3, 4. MARY E. HANLEY Business Hazleton Business Education Club 1, 2; Waller Hall Association 1, 2, Supervisor 3, 4. HELEN HARMAN Elementary Y. W. C. A. Berwick 1, 2: A. B. C. Club Sewing Club 3: Language Club Women's Association Page 129 1, 2, 3, 4. 4; 2, 3; Day S. DEAN HARPE Tunkliannock Secondary M. Manager 1. 2; Basketball, Assistant Manager 2. Manager 3. 4: Public Affairs Forum 2: Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4: Student Christian Association 4: Alpha Psi Omega 4; C. A. 1: F.u.iball Y. 1. North Hall 1, 2. 3. 4. DONALD HAUSKNECHT Montoursville Business Baseltall 1. 2. 3. 4: Sophomore Class Representative: Football 3, 4: Phi Sigma Pi. Secretary 4; Alpha Psi Omega, President 4; Senior Class President: Lettermen's Club 3. 4: Dramatic Clu 1. 4: North Hall Association 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSE MARY HAUSKNECHT Secondary Mixed Chorus 3, 4: cial Bio 1, 2: Dramatic Club Day Women's Association 1, 1. 2 2 Offi Board, ,'^ophomore Representative 3 4: A. B. C. Club 2: Athletics 3; Science Club 3. 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4: Kap pa Delta Pi 3 4: Historian, Public Af fairs Fonmi 4: Handbook 3, 4 Editor College Council, Junior Representative Secretary 4: Student Christian Association 4; Inter-Fraternity Council 4. 3. i SENIORS Page 130 BSTC 1940 STELLA M. HERMAN Secondary Espy Transfer from Lock Haven W. A. A. (Aihlclii's) 1; Day Women's Associatiun 1, 2; Y. W. C. A. 1 Dramatic Cliil) 1. 2; (Jliairman Fornm: Clii ; Kappa Sigma 2; Day Women's Association 3. 4: Maroon and Gold Paper 4: Obiter Staff 4; Clnb. Historian Science Club 4: Poetry 4: Language did). Program Chairman 4. WILLIAM HESS Secondary Bloomsbiirg Track 1, 2; Wrestling 1, 2; Science Club 1: Maroon and Gold Band 1; Maroon and Gold Orchestra 1 Public Affairs Fonmi 1; Mixed Chorus 1; A ; Cappella Choir L 2; Intra-Mural Bas- Sophomore Class Treasurer; Junior Class President; Handbook, Editor 2, Committee 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, ketball 2: 4 President; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4. JAMES HINDS Secondary Maroon and Gold Paper Bloomsburg 1; Football 1, 4 Captain; Baseball 1. 3. 4; Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Leitermen's Club 3, 4; Jr. Pnmi Committee. 2, Page 131 3, CLAYTON HINKEL H. Easton Business Obiter Staff 1. 2. 4; Maroon and Gold Paper 1: Business Education Club 1, 2, Treasurer 3. 4: Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4: Pi Omega Pi 3, 4; Lutheran Student Group 1, 2, 3, 4. KENNETH HIPPENSTEEL Espy Business 4: Cross Country 1, 2; 4 Captain: Day Men's Association 1, 2. 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 1, Intra-Mural Bas2. 3. 4 Vice President Track 1, Soccer 2, 3, ketball 1. 3. 2, 3. ; \ ,1 Jt^ tm-^ EARL HOUCK Berwick Business Day Men's Association roon and Gold Band 1. 2. 1. 4; MaMaroon and 2. 3: 3. Gold Orchestra 3; Business Education Club 1. 2, 3: Sophomore Class Treasurer; Chairman mittee 3: Phi of Entertainment Sigma Pi Com- 2, 3, 4. SENIORS Page 132 BSTC 1940 THOMAS JENKINS Business Plvnioiith Y. M. C. A. 1; Business Education Uiib 1. 2; Varsity Fu.ilhall 2, 4; Intra-Mural Basketball 4: Day Men's Association 1. 2. 3. 4: Letternicn's Club. President 4. GLADYS E. JONES Bloomsburg Elementary Poetry Club 1; Mixed Cboriis 1. 2, 3; A. B. C. Club 1. 2. 3: Day Women's As1. 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 3; Language Club 4; Geography Clul) 4. sociation GWLADYS JONES Business Mixed Chorus Scranton 1. 3. 4: Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 4; Athletics 1. 2: Maroon and Gold Paper 2; Waller Hall Association 1. 2. 3. 4. Supervisor 2. 3: Sophomore Class Secretary; Pi Omega Pi 3. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4: Business Education Club 1, 2. 3. Awards Committee Page 133 4; Obiter 3. ISAAC JONES Scranton Business Mixed Chorus 1: Y. M. C. A. 1: Community GoNernment Ass(»ciation Student Council 1; Dramatic Cluh 2, 3 President, 4; Business Education Club 2. 4. WILLIAM KAN ASK Y Shamokin Secondary Wrestling 1: Football 1. 2 Varsity: Day Men"s Association 1, 2. 3. 4; Intra-Mural Basketball 3. 4: Geography Club 4. CHARLES KELCHNER Bus Hazleton Maroon and Gold Paper 1: Y. M. C. A. 1, 2 Vice President. President 3, Cabinet 4; Wrestling 1: Track Manager 1, 2. 3, 4: Dramatic Club 2. 3 Vice President: Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4: Business Education Club 1. 2 Chairman Program ("ommittee. 3 \ ice President. 4: Pi Omega Pi 3. 4: Obiter Staff 3: IntraMural Basketball 3, 4; Senior Class Secretary; North Hall 1. 2. 3, 4 Treasurer: Lutheran Student Group 1, 2, 3. 4. I SENIORS Page 134 BSTC 1940 EDNA E. KELLER Nescopeck Business 1, 2; Day Women's Asso3 Secretary of Governing Mixed Chorus ciation 1, 2, Board. 4; Business Education Club 1, 2. 3; Pi Omeya Pi 3. 4 Secretary: Obiter StalT 3. 4: Community Government Association, Treasurer 4. DANIEL KEMPLE ('uml^ola Business Y. M. C. A. 1; Cross Country 1, 2. Cap- tain 3. 4; Jr. Varsity Basketball 2; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Business Education did) 2: Intra-Mural Basketliall 3, 4. > LAWRENCE KIEFER Business Cross Country 1; Frackville Community Govern- ment Association. Hospitality Committee 2; Business Education Club 2. 3: General Chairman of Jr. Prom; Intra-Mural Basketball 1, 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4. Page 135 FRANK KOCHER Espy Secondary Maroon and Gold Band 1: Mixed Chorus 1 President. 2, 3: Maroon and Gold 3. 4: A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 4; Obiter 2. 4 Editor; Day Men's Association 1. 2. 3, 4; Phi Sigma Pi 3, 4: Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. Orchestra 3, PAUL KOKITAS West Hazleton Secondary Maroon and Gold Paper 1. Managing 2 Obiter Theta Upsilon 3, 4 President; Language Cluh 4. Literary Editor, Staff 1; Editor 3, 4: Gamma FRANK KONIECKO Business Nanticoke Baseball 1. 2 J. V.. 3, 4; Y. M. C. A. 2; Business Education Club 2; IntraMural Basketball 3; Football 4; North Hall 1. 2. 3, 4. SENIORS Page 136 BSTC 1940 STANLEY B. KOTZEN Suminil Hi Business Y. M. C. A. 1 Pi Omega Pi 3, 4 Presidrill; Business Eiliicaliori Cliili 1, 2. : CARRIE KREIGER Elementary Y. W. C. A. Sheppton 1, 2; Sewing Club 3; Ath- lelies 3. MARION LANDIS Basin CSS Siifiarloaf Athletics 1; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3: "B" CInli 3, 4; Business Education Club 1. 2, 3; Day Women's Association 1, 2, 3, 4. Page 137 EUNICE LAUBACH Secondary Berwick Sewing Club 3, 4: Kappa 1: Athletics Delta Pi 3. 1. 4; 2; '-B" Club Gamma The- Language Club 4; Inler-Frateinity Council 4: Maroon and Gold Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Maroon and Gold Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Day Women's Asta Upsilon sociation 3. 4: 1, 2. 3, 4. GEORGE LEHET W ilkes-Barre Secondary Mixed Chorus 1. 2: Pidilic Affairs Forum 3: Y. M. C. A. 1; Maroon and Gold Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4 Secretary; Maroon and Gold Band 1. 2. 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3; Science 2, 3 Treasurer. GEORGE LEWIS Secondary Bloomsburg Dramatic Club 1. 3. 4; Wrestling 2, 3; -Maroon and Gold Paper, Reporter 2; Mixed Chorus 3. SENIORS Page 138 BSTC 1940 ROBERT C. LEWIS Dan Bus Kappa Delia Pi 3 Treasurer, 4: Pi Ome3. 4 Editor POP Annual: Phi Sigma Pi 4: Business Education Clul) ga Pi 1. 2. 3. LORRAINE LICHTENWALNER Allentown Business W. C. A. 1. 2: Athletics 1. 2: "B" 4; Pi Omega Pi 3. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Business Education Club Governing Board 4; Senior Rep1, 2: resentative; Waller Hall 1, 2, 3, 4, Supervisor 3, 4. Y. Club 3, ROBERT LINN Sfcutula Calawissa Football 1; Soccer 2, 3. 4; Science Club 2. 3. 4. President 3, 4: Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3, 4: Lettermen's Club 3. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4 Treasurer; Phi Sigma Pi 3. 4; Inter-Fraternity Council 4. Page 139 ANTHONY LUBERESKI Elementary Baseball 2. 3. 1. Luzerne 2. H: Poelry 4; InliaMiiral Basketball (iliib Gold 3; OiiiTKi! 4; Day Rural Life Club 2. 4; Maroon and Men 1. 2. 3, 4; MARGARET COLE McCERN Bus Benton Transfer from Indiana Orcbestra Club 1. 2, men 4; Pi 1, 2. 3; Business Education A. L 2: Day Wo- W. C. Omega Pi. 3; Y. PAUL McHALE Secondary Wilkes-Barre Y. M. C. A. 1, 2: Community Government Association 2; Student Representative to Cent. Committee 2; Social Relations Committee 2; Nortli Hall L 2. 3, 4; Intra-.VIural Basketball 1, (Rel. other Col. C. C. 2, 3). 2, 3, 4, SENIORS Page 140 BSTC 1940 MARTHA R. McHENRY Benton Elementary Day Women's Association er, 3, Club 4; Club Poetry 1. 2 Treasur- 3; Language 4. MARY E. McWILLIAMS Danville Business Business Education Club 1, 2, 3; Poetry Club 2, 3 Treasurer; Y. W. C. A. 3, 4: Verse Choir 3: Basl^etball 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; 3. 4; Day 2; Waller Hall Language Club Women's Association 1, 3,4. ROYCE M. MASTELLER Nuremberg Secondary Soccer 4; 1. Social Pi 4; Science Club Usage Club 4; Kappa Delta 4 Co-Captain; Public Affairs Forum men's Club 4; North Hall Page 141 4: Letter- 1. 2. 3, 4. NORMAN J. MAZA Nanticoke Business Business President of Freshman Class; North Hall 1. 2 TreaStudent Council. Junior surer. 3, 4; Class Representative: Social Usage Club 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4: Pi Omega Pi 3, 4: Commimity Government Association. President 4; Lettermen's Club Fuotball 1: Baseball Education Club 1, 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4: 3: 2, 3, 4. MARION F. METCALFE Elementary Sunbury Maroon and Gold Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Public Affairs Forum 4; Waller Hall 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY LOUISE MILLER Wiconisco Secondarr Geographic Society Pulilic Affairs Gold Paper 4; guage Club 4. 1; Forum Poetry Clid) 4; 1. 4; Maroon and Science Club 4; SENIORS Lan- •^ Page 142 BSTC 1940 SAM MILLER Secondary Hazlelon Wrestling 1; Maroon and Gold Paper, Reporter 2, 3; Jr. Varsity Football 3; Piililic Affairs Forum 3, 4 Treasurer; Basketball Intra-Miiral Student 3; Council, Senior Representative 4. WILLIAM MILLER Nuremberg Secondary Cheerleader ciation 1, 2, 3, 4; Day Men's Asso- 1, 2, 3, 4. NICHOLAS Elementary R. MITCHELL Ebervale Spring F.iotball 1; Y. M. C. A. 2. 3; Day Men's Association 1, 2. 3, 4; Poetry Club 4; Intra-Mural Basketball 3, 4. Page 143 PHILLIP Bus \^'. MOORE Northumberland ess Day Men's Association 1. 2. 3. 4; Maroon and Gold Band 1. 2 Treasurer. 3 Student Director, i President and .Student Director: Maroon and Gold Orchestra 1. 2. 3 President and Student Director, 4 Student Director; Maroon and Gold Dance Band. Director 4; Business Educalicui Cluli 1. 2: Phi Sig- ma Pi 4. FLORENCE A. P.ARK Secondary Dallas V. W. 1 "B" Club 3 President: Athletics Secretary 2. 3. President 4: .Science Club 2. 3 Secretary. 4; : C. A. 1. 2. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2 Supervisor and Chair(.Committee. 3 Superintendent. 4 President; Chairman (d Finance ComV^ aller Hall man mittee 2: Puldic Affairs Forum. Secretary 3. Vice President 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4 Secretary: .Student Christian Association, Vice President 4; College Council 4. Governing Board, President 4: Social Committee 4. THEODORE PARSELL Bus Orangeville Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Secretary; A Cap- 3; Commimity Government Association, .\cting Treasurer 4; Business Education Club 1, 2; Day Men"s Association 1, 2. 3. 4; .Soccer 3. pella Choir 4: Pi 1, 2, Omega men's Club 3. pa Delta Pi 4. Pi 3. 4 Treasurer: Letter4; Phi Sigma Pi 4; Kap- SENIORS Page 144 BSTC 1940 MARION PATTERSON Elementary Berwick A. B. C. Clul) 1, 2. 3; Sewing Club 2, 3; Language Club 4; Day Women's Association 1, 2, 3, 4. PAUL PAULHAMUS Bloomsburg Secomlarv Verse Choir 1, 2 Vice President; Language Club 4; Science Club 4. JOHN PLEVYAK Business Y. M. C. A. Club ager Page 145 1, 3, Carbondale 1, 2, 3: Business Education 2; Soccer 3, 4; Baseball 4; Intra-Mural Basketball Man3, 4. JON L. POMRINKE Nanticoke Business Y. M. C. A. 1: Business Education Club 2: Intra-Mnral Basketball 3; Plii Sigma Pi 3, 4. JAMES PUGH Edwardsville Elementary Mixed Chorus 1. 2; 1. 2; Y. M. C. A. 1, Dramatic Club A Cappella Choir 2; Poetry Club 2; 1. MARIA RAKLEVICZ Business Plymouth Business Education Club 1; Waller Hall 2 Supervisor, 3, 4: Public Affairs 1, Forum 4; Poetry Club 4. SENIORS Page 146 BSTC 1940 AGNES RECLA Business Shepplnn Waller Hall W. 3; Y. Club 4; 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, T. Elementary 2, 3 Board REIGLE Northumberland 1, 2, Treasurer; 3; A Cappella Choir Chairman of 1. Election 4. VIOLET T. Bus cation Club Secretary, 4. REILLY Scranlon Mixed Chorus Page 147 1, 2, 1; PAULYNE Waller Hall Mixed Chorus Business Education 4; Verse Choir 3. C. A. 1. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Edu- 3; Waller Hall 1, 2, 3 \ 1MA\ 0. REPPERT Espy Business Business Education Club 2; Athletics 3 \ erse Choir 3. 2, ; EVALINE J. RIEBEN Business Allenl.i Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3; Athletics 2: Business Education Club 1. 3: Obiter Staff 3: Waller Hall 1. 2, 3 Supervisor, 4. JAMES RIM Secundarv Lattimer Mines -Maroon and Cold Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Y. M. C. A. 1, 2, 4: Intra-Mural Basketball 1. 2: Columban Club 1. 2. 3. 4: A Cappella Choir 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. SENIORS Page 148 BSTC 1940 MURIEL RINARD Calawissa Elementary Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Athletics 1; "B" Chih 2. 3, 4; Maroon and Gold Paper, Reporter 3, 4; Language Club 4; Social Usage Club 4; Obiter Staff 4: Poetry Day Women's Association 1 Club 1; Community Government Association 2; Voting Committee 4; Hospitality Commillee 2; Social Commit: tee 3, 4. RAYMOND SANGER Secondary Aristes Y. M. C. A. 1. 2: Spring Football 1; Varsity 2: OBiTf;R Editorial 2: Baseball, Jr. Varsity 2, 3, 4: Dining Room Committee 4; A Cappella f!hoir 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Intra-Mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hospitality Committee 4: North Hall 1, 2, 3. 4. Jr. EUGENE Secoiiilary. SHARKEY F. Elementary, Special Ed. Lattimer Mines Maroon and Gold Orchestra 1; Y. M. C. A. 1. 2, 4; North Hall 1, 2, 3, 4; Day Men's Association 1 Maroon and Gold Paper, Editorial 3; Geography Club 3, 4; Public Affairs Fonun 4; Language ('lub 4; Social Usage Club 4; Science ; <:lidi 4. Page 149 BYRON D. SHINER Berwick Business 1. 2. 3; Business Education Club 1. 2. 3: Obitkh Staff 3; Wrestling 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 2; Pi Omega Pi 4: Lettermen's Club 4: Kappa Mixed Clinnis Delta Pi 3. 4 Vice President Soccer 3, 4; Senior Class Treasurer: Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice President. : JEAN D. SMITH Catawissa Bit sine Day Women's Association Business Education Club Cboir 3. 1, 1, 2, 2, 3. 4; 3; Verse MILES SMITH Secondarv Berwick Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3. 4 President; Science Club 2; Secondary Conference at Temple U. 2; Maroon and Gold Paper 2. 3 Sports Editor; Pbi Sigma Pi 2. 3. 4; Football Manager 3. 4; Varsity Manager 3, 4; Intra Mural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Obiter Staff 3. 4 Sports Editor; Lettermen's Club 4; Community Government Association 4; Customs Board 4; lege Council 4. Col- SENIORS Page 150 BSTC 1940 LORRAINE C. SNYDER Secondary Pottsviile Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; A Cappella Choir 2 Treasurer, Vice President 3, Treasurer 4; Day Women's Association 1, 2, 1. 3. Women's Trio 4; 2, 3; Geography 4 Vice President; Kappa DeUa Pi 3, 4; "B" Chd) 4; Vice President of Senior Class. CAuh 3, FLORENCE T. STEFANSKI Wilkes-Barre Business Y. W. C. A. 1; B. C. Chib Mixed Chorus 1. 2; A. 2 Program Chairman; Waller Hall 1, 2 Governing Board Secretary Res. Supervisor, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Com1, munity Government Association 1, Hospitality Committee, Social Committee 2, Vice President 3; Business Education Club 1, 2. 3; Pi Omega Pi 3, 4 Vice President; College Council Represen- Alpha Psi Omega 4; Public Affairs Forum 4; Columban Club 1, 2, tative 2: 3,4. MARY STINE Elementary Y. W. Elysburg C. A. 1; Day Women's Associa- Representative; Rural Life Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; "B" Clul) 4; Athletics 1, 2, 3. tion Page 151 1, 2, 3, 4 LEONARD ^^ E. STOUT Nescopeck Secondary Day Men's Association 1, 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3: Mixed Chums 2. 3; GeoScience Club 2. 3. 4 President graphic Society 3; Fire Drill Committee 3; Kappa Deha Pi 3. 4: Phi Sigma : Pi 3. 4; Gamma Theta Upsilon 4; InterFraternity Council 4. ESTHER M. SUTHERLAND Wilkes-Barre Elementary Y. W. C. A. 1; Waller Hall 1. 2: Day \^'nmen"s Association 3. 4: "B" Club 4; Athletics 1. 2. 3: Sewing Club 4. WILLIAM TRIMBLE Wilkes-Barre Business Y. M. Club 1, Business Education 4; Day Men's Association 1, C. A. 2, 1. 2; 2. 3, 4. SENIORS Page 152 :: BSTC 1940 ROSE M. TURSE West Hazleton Business A Cappella Choir 1 1 Dramatic Chilj 1, 2. 3; ISiisiness Education Club 2; Waller Hall 1, 2 Supervisor, Mixed Chorus : 3,4. HANNAH E. UNGER Danville Secondary Science Cliil) 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President: Poetry Club 1, 2. 3 Vice President Language Club, President 4; Sewing Club 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4: Day Women's Association 1, 2, 3, 4. ELWYN J. VAUGHAN Bus Nanticoke 1: Maroon and Day Men's Asso- Business Education Club Cold Band ciation Page 153 1. 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 4. 4; FRED VISINTAINER Drums Elementary 1: Football 1; Y. M. C. A. 1: Rural Life Club. Chairman 2: Geographic Society 3; Soccer, Senior Manager 4: Public Affairs Forum 4; North Hall 1, 2, 3, 4. Mixed Chorus GERALDINE L. WAGNER Ke Business Business Education Club 3: men's Association 1, 2. 3. 4. PHYLLIS Day Wo- WAGNER Secondary Hazleton Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3: Athletics 2: Sewing Club 3; "B" did) 3, 4; Waller Hall 1. 2. 3. Supervisor 4: Maroon and Gold Paper 1, 3. Reporter and Typist 4. SENIORS Page 154 BSTC 1940 KATHRYN L. WALP Berwick onilary Sewing CIitI) 1: A. B. C. Chili 2; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Vice President of Junior Class; Language Club 4; Public Affairs Forum Association tion 1. 2, 3, 4; Community Government 4; Day Women's Associa4 President. ALFRED WASHELESKI Simpson Business Y. M. C. A. 1; Intra-Mural Basketball 3; Business Ediicatiun Club 1, 2. CARL WELLIVER Secondary Dramatic Club Bloomsburg 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2, Intra-Mural Basketball 1, 2, 4; Wrestling 2, 3; Public Affairs Forum 3. 4; 2, 3, 4. Page 155 WILLIAM W. WERTZ Frackville Secondary Cross Country 1: Y. M. C. A. 2: Junior Class President: College Council 3: Science Club 3, 4; Public Affairs Forum 4; Representative to National Student Federation of America 4; Maroon and Gold Staff 4; General Chairman to Penna. S. T. C. Student Conference 3; Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3. 4. LILLIAN YEAGER Centralia Secondary Y. W. C. A. 3 Secretary: 1. 2: (ieographic Society 1, Gamma Theta Upsilon 2. 3, 4 Vice President: Science Club 2: Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, Representative to Inter-Fraternity Council 3; Inter-Fraternity Council 4; Waller Hall 1, 2, 3, 4, Supervisor 3, 4. 4; FERN YOST Rock Glen Elemenlary Geographic Society 1 Rural Life Club Sewing Club 3; "B" Club 4: Ath: 2: letics 1, 2, 3; 1. 2. 3, Day Women's Association 4; Poetry Club 4. SENIORS Page 156 BSTC 1940 BERNARD ZEIGLER Ashley Secondary M. C. A. 1: Intra-Mural Basketball 4; Obitkr Staff 3; Hospitality Committee 2, 3 Chairman; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Day Men's Association 2, 3, 4; Y. 2, 3, North Hall 1. ROBERT ZIMMERMAN Secondary Nuremberg Science Club 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3: Football 2; Soccer 2, 3; Day Men's Association 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH ZIMMERMAN Elementary W. C. A. 1, 2: Waller Day Women's Association Y. 2, 3, Page 157 Siinbnry Hall 1, 2, 3; 4; "B" Club 4: Athletics 1; Election Board 4. . . . . . . Calendar SEPTEMBER —Benjamin Franklin School opens. Meeting 9:30 A. M. 12 — Final Date Entrance Examinations. 13— Registration and Freshmen. 14— Registration and Upperclassmen. — Classes Begin. 16— Faculty and Trustee Reception and Dance Students. — General Customs Begin. 19— Church Receptions. 26— Columhia County Fair Day. 5 Training: 11— Facnlty for Classification of all Classification of all 1.5 for 18 30—Football—Millersville Away) ( OCTOBER — Boston Sinfonietta. 7 — Football — Indiana (Here). 5 General Customs End. Business Education Club Dance. — Football — Mansfield 14 i 20—Frosh Kid Party. 21—Football— Lock Haven Away ) (Here I. — Nomination of Freshmen 27 — Jim \\ilson — Traveler. 28 — Football — .Shippensburg Away) 25 Officers. \^'orld ( NOVEMBER — Election of Freshman 1 4 Officers. — Homecoming Day. —Kutzlown (Here). —American Education Week. 11 — Armistice Day— Dr. Geo. Raiguel — Commenlatiu. Football — East .'^troudsburg (Here). 17 —Jitney Players. 18 — Football — Panzer .\w ay Football 5-11 ( 22—Thanksgiving 27 ) Recess Begins 12:00 M. — Thanksgiving Recess Ends 12:00 M. DECEMBER 9—"Y" Festival. —Senior Informal Dance. — Christmas Entertainment. 16 20 21— Christmas Recess Begins 12:00 M. JANUARY 2— Christmas Recess Ends 12:00 M. — Basketball— Lock Haven (Here). — Miss Pernel, 13 — Basketball — Shippensburg Here) 5 12 Violinist. ( 19 — Special Chapel for Students Completing 'Work ( — — 27 — 20 24 at End of .Semester. Basketball— Millersville Here First Semester Ends After Last Class. Second Semester Begins 12:00 M. Basketball East Stroudsburg (Here). 1 — Page 158 — — . . . FEBRLARV 2 —Basketball— Shippensburg (Away Mid-Year C. G. A. Dance. 3—Basketball— Millersville Away 9 Josef Wagner, Pianist. I — 10 — Service t I ,\rea Conference. Basketball— Mansfield Here). Nomination OBiTt;R Officers (Jnniors). I — 14 16 — Basketball — Indiana Away — Election Obitkk Officers (Juniors). I 21 — Basketball—West — Sophomore 23 24 26 ) Chester (Here). Cotillion. Noiniiiatioii by C. G. A. Council of Manion and Gold Officers. MARCH — Basketball-Montclair Teachers College Away). Wiener and Thimey. Dancers. 2 — Basketball — East Stroudsburg (Away). 6 — Election of Maroon and Gold 8 — High .School Basketball Tournament — Afternoon and Evening. 9 — High .Schocd Basketball Tournament — Afternoon and Evening. 14 — Kiwanis-Rotary-College Evening. 1 I Officers. 15-16 — for C. G. A. Officers at Eastern States Association Profes.-ional .Vhools Teachers Conference. New York —Lewis Hoskins—Television 18 City. Demonstrator. 21— Easter 26— Easter 30 — Recess Begins 12:00 M. Recess Ends 12:00 M. Freshman Hop. APRIL — Mixed Chorus With Eugene Conley, Guest Tenor. — Faculty Annual Banquet. 17 — Election G. A. 20 — G. A. Special Dance. 24— Nomination Class and Council Representatives. 25— Mock Convention. 12 16 C. Officers. C. Officers 26— He-She Party Penn Relays. Commercial Contest Penn Relays. — Class A. — 30 — High Scho(d hnilation Program. 27 Baseball. Tennis. Track. Shippensliurg (Here). MAY and Council Representatives. — Election Class —Commercial Contest — Class — .Assembly and Council. G. A. 10 — Junior Promenade. 13 — May Day Dress Rehearsal. 15 — May Day. 18 — State Track Meet West Chester. Officers 1 4 6 B. Installation of C. Officers at Athletic Banquet and Dance. 22— Class Work Ends 12:00 M. — Senior Banquet and Dance. 25— Alumni Day. 26 — Baccalaureate Sermon. 27 — Senior Day. 23 28 — Commencement. NOW Page 159 . . . WATCH US GO! Hocird of Trustees 1939-194U Dr. H. \ . HowER. "Hon. Clinton Herring, Grover Hon. C. C. C. T. J ice President Shoemaker. Secretary-Treasurer F. Thomas - - Bluomsluug Farrell Wilkes-Barre Lewisbiirg Stlnnlkill Ha\en Bloomsburg Esq. G. Vincent The Board i)f k Orangeville - Meyer Mont Smith. i( Berwick Mrs. Ethel Noecker "H. - Evans Hon. Thomas Henry Beiw President Danville Trustees meets regularlv four times a vear. During the interim the affairs of the college are condui'ted by the following Executive Committee which meets month! v: Hon. C. C. Ev.\ns Grover Thomas C. G. Shoemaker, Secretary-Treasurer Vincent *HoN. Clinton Herring, lice President Dr. H. V. * Hower. President Deceased Page 160 A Page 161 LI T G I\ ArH S ONGRATULATIONS Gof TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1940 Dr. Oliver Miller Bloomsburg, Pa. W. Beckley Bloomsburg, Pa. Dr. D. Paul L. Truskey, Manager Andrea Theater Dr. Charles Dr. J. F. Yost Bloomsburg, Pa. W. Bruner Bloomsburg, Pa. Hower Bloomsburg, Pa. Dr. C. M. Dr. B. 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