I I O-TB EX LIBRIS OBITER Second "All College," Yearbook of the Bloomsburg State Teachers College Published by the SENIOR CLASS Volume XXX Nineteen Hundred and Forty-six DEDICATION *"*+ m DOCTOR KIMBER KUSTER We the Class of 1946 dedicate this, the Thirtieth Second All College Year Book DR. Obiter and to: KIMBER KUSTER Soldier, Scholar, Teacher, Friend Because — his personal experiences in another war fitted him so well to guide us in these troubled years. Because — his teaching and personality early challenged us with the dignity of college work. And Because— of and did. his deep and genuine interest in all we said FOREWORD Education peace. It is is the hope for work! our privilege as teachers to guide the thinking of the generation, and thus insure this blessing to humanity. This book, symbolic of our col- lege days aspires to carry the mes- sage of the school into places where we are called to serve. CONTENTS BOOK I Our Co BOOK 1 1 e ge 11 Our Classes BOOK III Our Organizations BOOK IV Our Athletics BOOK I Om @oMeye CARVER HALL We come by a broad and shaded street to the Fountain. Beyond, the college looks the town from which and a dark rampart of We mount it down with the morning sun takes its name to a distant over river hills. the steps to Carver Hall, oldest of college buildings that holds the memories of music, of commencements. drama and WALLER HALL Beyond the lawn is lions, across the broad and sloping Waller Hall, dormitory home of girls, the dining hall and the office "nerve center," of the school. 10 NOETLING HALL To the left of the lawn before Waller Hall, we find Noetling Hall with its classrooms, the library and the haunt of day room girls. 11 SCIENCE HALL Had we turned left at Carver Hall and passed through the Pinery we would have come across another broad lawn to Science Hall and back of that a grove of stately oaks that screens the green house and service buildings. 12 NORTH HALL We climb higher and cross the driveway beyond which are tennis courts and North Hall, dormitory home of men. 13 NAVY HALL AND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TRAINING SCHOOL CENTENNIAL GYMNASIUM Then the hilltop with Centennial Gymnasium its with broad playing its field and the magnificent beautiful blue pool, its playing courts and classrooms. The last bits of the setting sun rest lightly upon the low the shadows gather under the trees hill while be- and among the college buildings. 15 On Campus Facts DID YOU KNOW THAT: now Figures of eagles formerly stood in the place The the lions. lions were that it raised quite a controversy, so the eagles lights now did not seem proper American that the English lion should stand above the and the eagles. lions This changed In time, the broad wings of the eagles were broken off, places. and the eagles were replaced by the A where the in the space above, workmen complained Several stand. occupied by fountain, given memorial, once stood on the lawn as a class of front campus. A flowers planted to form the lights. lovely garden in front of the fountain, with letters B. S. N. S., was a distinctive feature of the campus. The first athletic field is now the site of Science Hall. tion of the second field can be seen is our third athletic The by Navy Hall. por- Mt. Olympus field. manual training room was situated the dining room "wing." call A first That white building known nally an ice house, in which was then enlarged, and ice as in what we now the isolation hospital was origi- cut from the river was stored. It called the "pest house", for treatment of persons having contagious diseases. The queerly-shaped hump the first in water reservior on the campus. B. S. T. C. was a Literary Institute, water which flowed down from North Hall was During the days when the back of the it served hills. It as storage space for was then used as a storage place for potatoes. A fire in 187 5 destroyed the dormitory building which was replaced by the present Waller Hall. in North Hall in 1904. The There was also a serious fire latter building at that time housed the college laundry, the music department, and the chemistry laboratory. now The Home Economics Department was located in the place occupied by the Social Rooms and kitchen of Science Hall. The fourth than the others. face of the Carver H3II clock It was placed the dormitory could see is much higher at that height so that persons in it. 16 On Campus Facts The first training school was a small, one-story building and stood where the Memorial Pinery is now. Following the Spanish-American War, One enrolled at Bloomsburg. later students of these persons, Dr. Jose Osuna, became the head of the University of Puerto Rico. A member head of was many Cuban it of the graduating first for twenty-seven years class of this institution was —Dr. Waller. Mr. Noetling, who was head of the department of pedagogy, a writer and the author of a book on education at a time when such works were rare. A dean of women was once dismissed because of her ardent belief in spiritualism. Eileen Falvey. Alma Mater If hurrying years have dim'd past Or busy life made you deplore The joyous days of youth, Amid which we the scenes Let's live again let's cast with youth shall greet, now here They play our games, our classes meet; "Youth must be served," give them a cheer. Once more I climbed To see the hill those ivyed walls That welcomed me, and still Fond mem'ry to me calls The forms, the voices of the Here past. "Old Bloomsburg," dear Whose pleasant lot was cast Amidst her friendly halls, recall at The days And to all of youth, the happy past of present days feel the thrill For here the friendly spirit stays. William Boyd Sutliff. 17 HARVEY A. ANDRUSS president Greetings to Seniors of 1946: Peace Pearl is here. Harbor Since war is is a date in recent history. made in the minds of men, of peace must be constructed. since liberty May is The not only our heritage, but the Spirit of it is there that the defenses teacher has a grave responsibility, a conquest for each generation. Bloomsburg continue through you to construct defenses of peace in the minds of men. President. 18 To the Members of the In the past four years men Class of 1946: you have witnessed through the mechanical inventions of our of science the greatest changes ever experienced in the history of mankind. and terrifying forces have been released. away few hours places have opments, men are become but still apart. Yet with all and far these technological devel- but babbling strangers, distrustful of each other and spiritually Thus we have far apart. a Dynamic Unknown Distance has been dwarfed. a new frontier in the education and an exciting challenge for you of the Class of 1946. As you go forth Bloomsburg utilize the will be of new to work as teachers, we hope immeasurable value to you discoveries of science for the dwarfed world must learn to dwell together in that what you have learned here common good in at preparing the younger generations to The of man. peace and comfort. peoples of this This truly is a great challenge and worthy of your best efforts. Sincerely yours. Dcdii THOMAS Dean 19 of P. of Instruction NORTH Instruction To the Class of You have had 1946: the unusual experience of going through college in time of war and now you into a teachers are the first class to graduate post-war world. in knowledge, such a Your work as will demand world human understanding and strong, adventurous spirit. believe that Best wishes hope and it will take. you have what for a We your success and hap- piness. Sincerely yours, Marguerite Kehr, Dean of Women MARGUERITE KEHR Women Dean of THE DEANS To the Members of the Senior Class of 1946: As our college malcy and as college classmates, to campus returns to nor- familiar faces rejoin it is their extremely pleasant have the opportunity of extending a warm word of greeting to you. To those who leave us this year, good luck and best wishes. Remember that those of us who remain at Bloomsburg will be glad to see you whenever you can find possible to return to the scenes of it your undergraduate days. John C. Dean Koch, of Wen .JOHN C. KOCH Dean of Men 20 Left to Right — Miss Hazen, Mr. Fisber, Mr, Forney, Mr Bailer, Dr. KHir Education Because education is the hope for world peace, college students need expanding cultural background and basic attitudes. To gain these, courses are offered in orientation, guidance, psychology, philosophy and teaching techniques. The education department They have presented ing. seniors has directed all practice teach- actual school situations so that might gain self-confidence and the ability to teach. In order to help students leaving Bloomsburg there a It placement service administered by Mr. Joseph R. is through this service that the profession. 21 is Bailer. graduates find their place in Left to Eight — Mr. Gehrig, Mr. Fc i . Mr. Rygiel. Business Education More than ever leadership. student before, the business world needs trained Bloomsburg who been trained completes in the specializes in business training. his work in business A education has following subjects: Bookkeeping and Accounting Commercial and Economic Geography Business English Commercial Law Commercial Mathematics Business Writing Junior Business Training Economics Office Practice Shorthand Typewriting Salesmanship The high schools of the surrounding communities, Ber- wick, Bloomsburg, Danville, and Williamsport have cooperated with the business education department to give the students a chance for practical application of their subject matter and theory courses. have an enviable record The Bloomsburg graduates in their profession. 22 Left in McCammon, Miss Mettler, -Miss Right sir. Bnchhiet Health Education During the recent wartime years college students have become increasingly conscious of the importance of The Health Education Department health. gives students oppor- tunity to train themselves so they might further the health of the community in During the war trained Navy men. which they years the physical education directors With reconversion tivities intercollegiate sports are physical education Working with teach. program to peace time ac- being stressed as well as a in the training school. the physical education directors resident nurse, Miss Beatrice Mettler. is the In addition to her duties as nurse Miss Mettler conducts classes in hygiene. 23 Seated, Left to Right—Miss Johnston, Standing—Mr, Fensteinaker, Mr. .Mis- Mason, Miss Gilmore. Wilson, Bailer, Mr. Language Language is one of the strongest The language department is tools of the teacher. under the direction of Samuel L. Wilson. In this department training and Spanish as given in French well as the subjects offered in English. English courses offered American is are: Literature, English Composition, English and Advanced Composition, Children's Literature, Journalism, Shakespeare, Short Story, Teaching of English and Handwriting and Library Science. The speech work of Miss Alice Johnston. this department Courses offered in is conducted by speech work are: Fundamentals of Speech, Phonetics, Speech Correction and Speech Clinic, Voice and Diction, Play Production. 24 Miss Etanson. I»r. Kuster. Mr. Wagner. Mr. Shortess Science and Mathematics College students are entering era which requires alert a new and more and accurate minds. scientific The science and mathematics departments have given excellent training and preparation for work Courses offered in the future. in these two fields are: Physics, Chemis- Algebra, Geometry, Trigometry, Calculus, Botany, try, Zoology, Physical Science, Entomology, and Biological Science. These two departments trained program. Navy men The Science Department conducted for the war courses for student nurses in co-operation with the Bloomsburg Hospital. The Science and Mathematics Departments have made vital contributions to the students cult days ahead. 25 preparing for the diffi- Miss Rich, Mr. Reams, Dr. Maupin, Social Studies I>r. Russel. and Geography These two subjects are so directly related that they go hand and hand tion to form almost the same field for specializa- on the part of Secondary students. They furnish a rich background of the world, its places and people together with the record of the past which makes us intelligent interpreters of the happenings of the present here or abroad. Social Studies required in all which usually includes Geography public schools therefore the Elementary, Business Education and Secondary the work of are these broad fields. 26 Departments include Seated Miss Woolwortli, Miss Moore, Miss Hazen, Miss VanSc< Standing Mrs. Scott, Mis. Barnes, Miss Major, Mrs Baker. Training School The Benjamin Franklin School is located on the the vital laboratory of the Teachers College. found special education classes, a kindergarten six grades of public school all housed in a campus Here and the are first thoroughly mod- ern building. Elementary students do their practice teaching building under the direction of Miss teachers. Education. Edna She Miss is J. Hazen assisted Elma Major, a is in this strong staff of training Director of Elementary by: Special Class Miss Grace Woolworth, Kindergarten Mrs. Lucille Baker, Grade Miss Iva Mae Van I Scoyoc, Grade II Miss Harriet Moore, Grade III Mrs. Anna Miss Edna Garrison Scott, Grades IV and J. Barnes, Grades 27 V and VI V Art Art recognized is expression and utilized if one as another means of must be understood and it teach well and ef- to is fectively. Students in both Elementary and Sec- ondary curricula are required to take course in both art and art appreciation. the In Elementary tional course in the fundamental princi- ples of art as applied in Prof. George M. there are addi- field everyday living. Keller includes in his courses challenging opportunities for stu- dents to ter work in making and drawing, lettering, poscreative has a sharp bent toward art. All work the utilization of art in the understanding of living, such Mr. George as Keller J. home planning and Music Music the universal language. It is medium an excellent for countries that seem far Miss course understanding away and foreign. Moore has presented Harriet Music Appreciation in to Elementary and Secondary student. course acts as a basis understandings is a every This for building further the field of music. in The Elementary people get additional training in teaching music, sight reading and conducting. of other lands is studied as and music training well as a In these courses music well as American music- As result, discussed. becomes a a practical as cultural subject. 2:: decoration. Library The library the crossroad and is heart of the school. Here time or another come to the common all at some students source of materials and books. Miss Dorothy E. Gilmore ing librarian while Miss Pearl is on leave of absence. Miss Gilmore important division of the school Manager and Superintendent Grounds and Buildings of All financial transactions of the colthrough the efficiently operat- lege pass business Hausknecht where Mr. C. M. office presides. He has handled and important matters over a period of years, and is well fitted to cope with them. these delicate The beautiful campus and the wealth of buildings and equipment are the responsibility of Mr. N. T. Englehart. He supervises the care and maintenance of the school property in such a way that the beauty and utility of the college is preserved. glehart does In addition, Mr. many En- things for the stu- dent body directly, like cooperating in the planning of dances and other school social functions. Mi. 29 ('. M and care of the responsibility this Miss Gilmore ed act- Mason has at the present time. Business is ii.ms.iii in. Mr. N. T. Englehart. Mrs Home, Mrs. Knight, Miss Kuster. Seated, Left to Right Miss Hotter, Miss Wilson, Miss Fenstemaker, Miss Ej-erly, Miss May. Miss Clossen. Standing Office Personnel Much of the efficiency of the college stant efforts of the office personnel. tact with them frequently during due to the con- is Students come in contheir college days are grateful for the help they have received from and these people. The members Mrs. Anna of the office personnel of the college are: M. Knight. Mrs. Getrude Miss Paulina Secretary to the President Andrews Horne Vee Clossen Registrar Stenographer in the Dean of ,, Instruction's Office Miss Mary Lou Fenstemaker Miss Ethel Wilson Miss Aula Holter Miss Betty Kuster Secretary to the Dean of Instruction Secretary to the Business Manager Bookkeeper ... in the Business Office Secretary to the Director of Elementary Education and Secretary to the Director of Secondary Education Miss Mary Louise Miss Beatrice May Secretary to the Dietician Eyerly Clerk of the Miss Beatice Gilllspii Community Secretary to the 30 Dean of Store Men Why I Teach would be young in soul and mind must pass and age my life constrain. And I have found no way to lag behind The fleeting years, save by the magic chain That binds me, youthful, to the youth I love, Because I Though years I teach. Because From I would be wise and wisdom find millions gone before whose torch I pass, burning bright to light the paths that wind So steep and rugged, for each lad and lass Slow-climbing to the unrevealed above, Still I teach. Because in passing on the living flame That ever brighter burns the ages through, I have done a service that is worth the name Can I but say, "The flame of knowledge grew A I little brighter in the hands I taught," teach. Because I know that when life's end I reach And thence pass through the gate so wide and deep To what I do not know, save that men TEACH, That the remembrance of me men will keep Is what I've done; and What I have is naught, I Woodward. teach. 31 BOOK II Om @ta4Ae& FACULTY ADVISERS MR. BAILER DR. DR. DR. KUSTER NELSON The MISS 1946 Class of is MAUPIN sincerely grateful for the help of six faculty McCAMMON members who have served as advisers throughout four years of college. Mr. Bailer Mr. Miss Wagner Mr. Fenstemaker It in unusual for is a McCammon Dr. Nelson Dr. Kuster Class to have six faculty advisers, but this that there are students graduating who began is three years ago and an unusual class some who began four years ago. These six Class of 1946 We people have been was a steadying influence during the turbulent time the in college. thank them for their inspiration and careful guidance. 33 MR. WALTER S. RYGIEL Commencement Week Senior Adviser Mr. Walter S. Rygiel, a member of the Business Educa- Department, has capably served tion Senior He Commencement Week class activities guidance nies, chairman of the Activities for several years. the faculty class adviser in the various senior assists Some as which take place during the of the special activities are: which come under Senior Banquet and Ball, Ivy Baccalaureate and year. his Day ceremo- Commencement ceremony eti- quette, procedures and other details. The Class of 1946 takes this means of expressing its sincere appreciation to Mr. Rygiel for his untiring efforts in making which the Commencement Week will long be remembered and 34 Activities, events cherished. Left i" Right G. Gabuzda, B. Falvey, J. Hmelnicky, Seybert, K. Hess I. Senior Class Class of 1946 The members is quite a mixture. Some are regular four-year students, but the majority were on the accelerated program, completing four work We in three years' time. returned veterans, whom we most of our college are time college life seniors during our members of us in so many have among us proud to have. a few Although least a glimpse of peace- last year. have carried on the college canteen to finance the Obiter, and the also years' have been limited by war- activities time conditions, we have had at The of the we the college express our gratitude to all community who have helped ways. 35 Donald Blackburn Wanamie, Pennsylvania Secondary Day Men's V. ketball J. Varsity 4. Athletic . Dramatic Club Varsity . joll ... enjoys V. Brown 4; life AisoBas- 1 Baseball 2, 1, . North Hal 3; 2, l, Phi Sigma Pi; 4; :iation Association J. . . V. 2, lots . of pep. Dora York, Pennsylvania Elementary Waller Hall Association 2, Waller Hall Gov- 4; 3, erning Board 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Women's Chorus 4; "B" Club 3, 4; Community Government Association 3 Maroon and Gold 2 Future Teachers of America 4; Customs Commit; tee 3; Senior Ball, Nonchalant Orchestra Committee . . ; witty . 4. optimistic attractive blonde. Anna-Barbara Bucinell B. Forest City, Pennsylvania Business Waller Hall Association Club cation Pi 2; 1, 2, 3, Omega Pi 1, Treasurer 4; Kappa Delta 2, 3, Staff 4; . 3, 4; 4; . . . hard-worker business-minded 16 . . . . . . 1, Senior good stu- "B.ibv" 4, Obiter Committee. Conscientious . Edu- Columban Club Pi 4; Manager and Treasurer Business . Fraternity Future Teachers of America Ball, Publicity dent Business 4; Reed Buckingham York, Pennsylvania Secondary 4; Bloomsburg Players Community Government Association 4; Jun- Usage Club Social 2; 1, ior Class President Debonnaire . 2, I, 4. neat . . 3, . . "Casanova" . . . . smooth dancer. Rose Marie Cerchiaro Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania Business Association Waller Hall Governing Board 2, 1, Sophomore Class President, Community Government Assistant Fire Chief 3, Waller Hall 4; Treasurer, Freshman Class; 2, 4; Program Chairman 4; 3, "B" Club 3, Member 2; 4; 2; Association tor Customs Committee 3; Dramatic Club 1,2; Business Education Club 1, 2, 4; Social Service Club Gold 1, 2; Co-Editor of Obitkr 4; Maroon ami Homecoming Dance Freshman Councilor Future Teachers of America; President of 2; I, Business Department Cheerful . . 2; 4; . . . 4. friendly . brunette . . . . . . winsome sweet . . . petite smile. Athamantia D. Comuntzis Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Day Women's Association 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Women's Chorus 1. 2, 3; Maroon ami Go/./. Reporter I, Editorial Board 2, Editor Assistant 2, Editor 3; Kappa Delta 3, 4, Secretary 4; Community Government Treasurer Senior Ball, Decoration Capable 3; . personalil y . . diligent and Handbook, 3, 4; Recording Association, Committee trustworthy spirit. 37 4. Marian Jean Creveling Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Elementary Day Women's Chorus Association Teachers Club a Student Chris- 1; Elementary Education Club 4; tian Association 4; Future Women 4; 3, 2, 1, Speech Club 3, 4; 2, 1, America of Service Social 4; 3. Musical ented . . . conscientious tal- her profession. in Martha Donahue C. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Business Waller Hall Association 2, 1, 3, Freshman 4; Counselor 4; Freshman Customs Committee Business Education 3, Cheerleader 4; Committee Club 2, 1, man 2, 3; "B" Club 2, Women's Chorus 3; 1; Booster Future Teachers of America, Vice 3, 4; President of Business Group; Vice President 4; 3, Obiter 3; Social Service Club, Editorial Staff, Chair- 4. Sincere . . . well -liked pretty Irish Colleen Eileen . . . . . versatile ... a "Marty." . Falvey L. Berwick, Pennsylvania Business Waller Hall Association 1. 2, 3, 4. Social Chairman 2, Treasurer 3, Vice President 4; Business Education Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Program Chairman 3, Historian 4; Bloomsburg Players 1, 2; Art Committee 1; tion, Social Community Government Committee 2; Social Associa- Room Committee 3; Pi Omega Pi 2, 3, 4, Historian 3, Vice President 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, President 4; Women's Chorus 1 2, 3 Junior Class President; College Council 3, Secretary 4; Senior Class Vice President; Obithr Editorial Staff 4; Canteen Treasurer 4; Columban Club 1 Future Teachers of 2, 3 America, Combined Group President 4. , ; , Efficiency tive . . . ; plus punctual keen sense of humor. . 38 . . , an execu- Lorraine G. Fjchter Hazleton, Pennsylvania Secondary Waller Hall Association 4; Dramatic Club 3; Columban Club I, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1, "B" Club 4; 3, 2, 3, Club Service Social 3; 2, Senior Banquet Or- 3; chestra Committee; Future Teachers of America 4; House Committee Committee Friendly 3, Chairman 4, Hospitality 4; 4. . plenty generous . of Irish wit. Bernice R. Gabuzda Freeland, Pennsylvania Secondary Waller Hall Association 4; 2, 3, 2, 3, Secretary, Pi Fraternity 4, President ondary Ball Alpha 4; 3, Club 1, Omega Psi Fraternity 3, Future Teachers of America, Sec- Group President Committee; Sophisticated . 2; Science 1, Program Chairman; Kappa Delta 4; dramatic Dramatic Club 3, 4; 2, 1, Women's Chorus 1, Social . . . . . Chairman of Senior 4; Committee reliable enthusiastic Henry J. . . . . . 3, 4. . quiet . . . "Beezy." Gatski Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary J. V. Football 1; Varsity Football 4; Government Association Dependable . 3, 4, Community President liable executive. 39 4. ; Gehman Isabel A. Ephrata, Pennsylvania Business Waller Association Hall Governing Board 2 1 , 2, 1, Waller Hall 4; 3, Community Government ; I; "B" Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, Women's Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Educa- Association 4; 3, tion Club Omega Alpha 2, 1, Pi Omega Psi Treasurer 4, 3, 4, 3, Future Teachers of America Efficient . . pleasant . ring on her finger . . Lola . Pi Social Committee ambitious . . 4; Staff 4; Chairman of 4; Hospitality 4; Obiter Secretary 4; 3, 4, Room Committee President 4; Pi 3, Kappa Delta Historian 4; 4. . . . "Izzy." . Good E. Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania Secondary Waller Hall Association mittee 2, 4, 3, "B" Club 2, of America 4; Loyal . . . 3, Dramatic Club ; Club 4; Science 3, . . friendly . 1 Future Teachers 3; Program Committee tiny House Com- 4; 2, 4 1, Chairman 4. air . . . likes to tease. Lillian V. Guis Sheppton, Pennsylvania Secondary Waller Hall Association Women's Cho- 2, 3, 4; 1, Columban Club 1,2, Future Teach- rus 1, ers of America, Secretary-Treasurer of Secondary 3; 2, Group 4; General Poise . dable . Chairman Senior Committee quet; House Ball and Ban- 1. . . well-dressed . . straight 40 3; "A" . . . definitely depen- student . . . "I il." Kathleen A. Hess Dal ton, Pennsylvania Secondary Waller Hall Association Club I; Board Science Club Kappa Delta 3; Pi Usage Social 4; 3, Secretary 3; Governing 3, Treasurer 4; Senior 4, 3, Committee Decorating Treasurer; Class 2, I, 2, of the Senior Ball; Future Teachers of America. Quiet . graceful . . even disposition . . John . . conscientious . . . . "Kay." . Hmelnicky J. Exeter, Pennsylvania Secondary Science Club ball 3, 2, 1, President 3; Varsity Basket- 3, Captain 4, 4; North Hall Association 1, Light-hearted er .. . 1, . . athletic . always has a President Class 2, 3, 4; . . . 4; Columban Club Community Government 3, 4; 2, Senior Association willing 4. work- cheering word. Stephen M. Hotz Hudson, Pennsylvania Elementary Mixed Chorus 1,2, Association 1 , 2, 3 3; ; Science Club Future Teachers of America Gym Committee 4; 4; Baseball Elementary Club Cheerful, amiable, popular son 1; Day Men's North Hall Association . . . I, 4. our Van John- —mmmm. 41 4; 2, 3, 4; ; Vincent Husovsky F. Swoyerville, Pennsylvania Business Business Education Football ciation ! Track 1 2 , 2, , Baseball 3; Future ; 3 Maroon and Gold ; 2 4; Student Christian Asso- 3, Teachers of America 4; 3. generous nonchalant, Popular, . . . never a moment. dull J 40J Hazel Keeler E. Espy, Pennsylvania Secondary Day Women's 2, 3; America . 4; 3, "B" Club 1, Future Teachers of 3; 4. until . 2, 1, 2, 1, well-groomed, pretty Neat, . Association Dramatic Club quiet locks you know her. Karliss L. Kight Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Women's Chorus 3, 4; Women's 2, 3; 1, Kappa Delta Pi 4; Association 1, Bloomsburg Players 2, 3, ernment Awards Committee gram 1 2, Psi ; Sophomore Chairman; 1, Omega 4; Day 4; Community GovFreshman Hop Pro- Alpha Cotillion Program Chairman; Maroon and Gold Reporter 1,2,4; Customs Committee Dramatic, 2; Homecoming Reception efficient, stage. 42 clever . . . bound 2. for the Eltheda M. Klingaman Shumans, Pennsylvania Secondary Dramatic Club of Science Club Waller Hall America Club 2; Science 1, 3, 4; Day Room Association Future 4; amiable, 4; Treasurer 2, Teachers 3; oi Committee. 4; Senior Ball Decoration Pleasantly 3, Association master-mind, talkative, obliging and generous. Dorothy Kocher L. Espy, Pennsylvania Elementary "R" Club 2, Omega Psi Women's 3, 3, 4; Dramatic Club Women's Chorus Association of America 4; Club 4; 1 , Maroon 2, 3, 4; 2, 3; Alpha 3, 4; 2, Day Future Teachers Gold tiiiil 1, 1, Elementary 4; 4. Enthusiastic, engaged, tempera- even sweet, ment. Marie L. Krum Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Elementary Day Room 2, Association 1, 2, 3, Mixed Chorus 4; Student Christian Association 3; Service Club 2; Senior Ball 2, 3; Program Committee; Future Teachers of America 4; Elementary Club A jester, burn 1, Social thoughtful, obliging . . . locks. 43 lovely au- 4. Kathleen N. Kurilla Pennsylvania Atlas, Business Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Kappa Delta President 3; Business Education 3, 4; I, 2, Women's Chorus 4; 2, 1, Club Pi 3, 4; J; Vice Chairman of Freshman Counsellors Canteen College Omega Pi Governing Board Pi 4; 2, 1, 1; Treasurer Chairman of 3; Senior Ball Refreshment Committee, Hearty laugh, active jitterbug, sunny tem- perament. James LaBarr L. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Secondary Dramatic Club 2, 1, Phi Sigma Pi 4; 3, 2. 3, 4; Student Christian Association 4; Future Teachers Day Men's of America 4; Hall Association 4; Conscientious, come addition Gym Association Committee loquacious, 3; North serious . . . wel- campus. to the Mary 2, 4. E. Longo Sheppton, Pennsylvania Business Waller Hall men's Chorus 1, 2, man 3; of Chief 3; 2, 1, 1, 3, 2, 3, 4; Governing Board 4; 4; Business Education WoClub Treasurer of Junior Class; Election Chair- Community Government Association; Fire Future Teachers of America 4; Senior Ball Chairman Publicity of Committee; Chairman of Obiter. Willing w receives a 1 1 r ker , daily 44 unsuspecting, quiet letter. Advertising Ralph McCracken A. Riverside, Pennsylvania Secondary Community Government Delta Pi 3, Gold Day Men's 4; 4; Science Association Club 1, 1 Association 1, 2, 3, 4. good dancer, dependable Intelligent, Kappa 4; , Maroon and 2, 3, 4; . . . my little girl. Anna Pappas Danville, Pennsylvania Elementary Science Club 3; Social Service Club raphy Club 1; Day Women's Future Teachers of America Dark tresses, willing she's never Photog- 4; 3, Association 1, 2, worker, resourceful without that 3, 4; 4. . . . car. Donald D. Rabb Benton, Pennsylvania Secondary Football 1, 2; Soccer 2; Track 1, 2; Phi Sigma Pi 1,2, 3; Kappa Delta Pi nity Government Association Athletic, commuter. practical Ba-eball 2; 3; Commu- 2. minded, friendly, daily Frances Saunders L. Danville, Pennsylvania Secondary Dramatic Club ' B" Club 2, I, Science Club 3; men's Associanon 2, 1, 3, Class; Future Teachers of Attractive, Club Social Service 3, 4; 2, calm, tall, a 2, 1, 3, 4; Day Wo- 4; Secretary Freshman 4; America good 4. sport. Mary M. Schroeder Eastern, Pennsylvania Business Waller Hall Governing Board Chairman nity Fire Committee Government Omega Pi, Delta Pi 3, 1, President 4; Co- Commu- Secretary 3; Association, Vice President 3; Pi Vice President 3, President Sophomore Class Vice President; tary; Obiter "A" 4; Kappa 4; Vice President 4; Junior Class Secre- Education Club to 2, 1, 2; Business Maroon and Gold Future Teachers of America student, poised, outstanding ... 1, 2, 3; 4. a friend all. Lenore M. Seybert Lightstreet, Pennsylvania Secondary Freshman Class Secretary; Sophomore Class Secretary; Dramatic Club 1; Community Government Association 4; Future Teachers of America 4. Pretty, charming, beautiful hair, that special sparkle. 46 Jacqueline Shaffer J. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Elementary Day Room Association Vice President 2, 3, 4, I, Class Treasurer 2; Class Vice President Chorus Women's Chorus 1; 3; Mixed 3; Community Gov- 2, 3; Kappa Delta Pi "B" Club 2, 3, 4; Handbook Committee 1, Maroon and Gold Reporter Future Teachers 2; ernment Association, Secretary 3; 4; 3, ; 1 America 4; Photography Club 1 Committee tian Association 3; Social Versatile, talented, helpful ... of Student Chris- ; a 3. ready smile. Mrs. Betty Hess Shultz Benton, Pennsylvania Elementary Women's Chorus Women I, Association 2, 4; 3, 1, 2, "B" Club 3, Waller Hall 3; ciation 4; Future Teachers of Merry, lively, diminutive, America third 4; Day Asso- 4. finger left hand occupied. Janet R. Shultz Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Business Pi Omega Pi 3, 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Women's Chorus 3, Hall 3, Association 4; 4; Dramatic Club Dance Committee Sophomore Dance Genuine, minute subtle 3; Waller Freshman Counsellor humor, 2. dorm gremlin, sleeper. 47 last 4; Betty Jane Smith Catawissa, Pennsylvania Elementary Women's Chorus tion 1, Club 2, 4; 3, 1 , 2, 3 Day Women's ; Chairman Social 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Sweet, shy, demure, 4. blue-eyed blonde. a Martha Associa- Social Service Stitzel J. Hamburg, Pennsylvania Special Education Dramatic Club 3, 4; ers of 4; America 2, 1, "B" Club 4; Women's Chorus 4; 3, Obitlr Start 2; Waller Hall Association 4; Brownie Leader 1, 2, 1, 2, Future TeachI, 2, 3, 4. 3, demon, vivacious, good dancer, many Speed hair styles. Marjorie Stover E. Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Special Education Waller Board Hall 1, Association Social 4; Christian Association 4; Maroon iinj 1 2, , Gold 1 , 2, 2, 3; 3, Club Service 3 ; 4; 2, popular, personified. 48 Student Co-Editor Obiti r Future Teachers of America 4; College Canteen Chairman Original, Governing 3; Obitf.r -minded, 4. wittmess Ralph Tremato A. Easton, Pennsylvania Business North Hall President 2, 4; 3, North Hall Association 3; Community Government Maroon and Gold Association 1, I, 2; 3. Ambitious, determined, loquacious, bound to succeed, "The Wheel." Lorraine Utt Orange villc, Pennsylvania Elementary Student Christian Association Chorus 2, 1, 3; Social I, Service 2, 3, 4; Club Women's 3; Future Teachers of America 4; Day Women's Association 1 , 2, 3, 4; Community Government Association 3, 4. Excitable, warm-hearted, good natured, where there's "chief" there's fun. ' Mark C. Wanich, Jr. Light street, Pennsylvania Secondary Future Teachers Association 4; Day Men's Association 1, Soccer 2, 3, 4; Team 4; Determined, terests — Science Club 4; Baseball Obitfr Team 3, 4; Staff 4. persevering, reliable, soccer, baseball. 49 main in- Violet Weller L. Turbotvillc, Pennsylvania Secondary Mixed Chorus Club Service Social Student Christian Association 1; Maroon and Gold 1 Science Club ; 1 Women's Chorus "B" Club 2; 3; Hall Association Chairman 3; Hall ler 2, 1, a 1; 4; Waller 3, 4; conscientious, reliable, friend to S. 3, Wal- 4. 3, Co-operative, whiz, 2, , science all. Anne Williams Luzerne, Pennsylvania Business Dramatic Club ing 1, 2, Board 4; and Gold Club 2; Women's Chorus 4; 3, Hospitality 2, 4; Govern- Committee 4; Maroon 2, 1, Future Teachers of America 4; "B" Waller Hall Association 4; 1, 3, Club Business Education 4; 3, 1 2, 3, 4. Attractive, beautiful voice, easy-going, true to navy blue. Evelyn I. Witman Pennsylvania Shilling ton, Business Dramatic Club 1, 2, Business Education mittee 4; 1, Women's Chorus 1, 2, 3; 1, 2, 3, 4; Custom Com- Maroon and Gold America; "B" Club tion 3; Club 2, 3, 4; 2, 3, 4; 3; Future Teachers of Waller Hall Associa- Student Christian Association 1, Senior Ball Orchestra Chairman. Energetic, a likeable, joke. 50 humorous, always knows 2; Robert A. Welliver Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Elementary Baseball 4; Future Men's Association Teachers of America 4; 1, Good-looking, friendly, witty, returned G. Looking Back The 1915 "Onward" was class at "Normal." Here are Day 2, 3, 4. the first I. To— 1915 yearbook to be published by any some of the jokes of this 1915 book: A Monthly Health Hint Never stand within 100 feet of an There are There are meters of tone, meters of sound, lint the best of the Is to meters meter alone. Photographer — (to group of faculty) — All Look pleasant Now please One moment, Ready? (click). you may resume your natural expression. Prof. Bakeless Class: A exploding boiler! — Order! History of Education to the 7:5 Order! Please. voice in the rear of the room: "Ham and Eggs." 51 Left to ltislit— s. Keiser, A. Kaunas, I'. Mylet, R. Buckingham, W. Barth. H. Rhodes Junior Class After pleasant vacation, a the Juniors were once again glad to return to their studies in September. A class meeting was held and the following officers Reed Buckingham President Vice President - Set iettir\. Alberta Naunas - Shirley Reiser Treasurer Harriet Rhodes Historian Frances Mylet ( lass Adt iser The Junior who were elected: - class is very glad to welcome back the servicemen have returned to our campus. Junior class Dr. Maupin To them and the Seniors, the wishes luck, success, and happiness in everything they do. 52 Betty Adams E. Leah Wanda Barth Rosanna Broadt J. Robert L. Bunge Dalmatia, Pennsylvania Silverdale, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Catawissa, Pennsylvania Elementary Secondary Secondary Secondary Marian E. Chubb Mrs. Laura L. Delores K. DeVizia Davis Helene E. Fehl Troy, Pennsylvania Shamokin, Pennsylvania Wapwallopen, Penna. West Reading, Penna. Business Elementary Secondary Business y. Condor, II. Brown Sophomore Class OFFICERS President Vice President - - Rosanna Broadt Betty Secretary Treasurer - Girl Representative AJi iser When we discovered new L. Fisher Doris Condor Nancy Fisk Helene Brown Historian Class Janet Gilbody - - - started we had - - lost Mr. Wilson - our sophomore year in September, 194 J, we some of our old members and acquired some ones. Soon after the opening of the semester, officers and a class adviser were elected. At the close of the first with the return of the G. number about Now semester I.'s we again lost a few members, but and some transfers, were able to keep the the same. with our Sophomore year nearly over, we are looking forward with eagerness to the new and interesting experiences we Juniors. 58 shall have as Anne E. Baldy Marjorie E. Helene Brace L. Brown Catawissa, Pennsylvania West Hazleton, Penna. West Hazleton, Penna. Secondary Elementary Elementary Doris M. Condor Elroy F. Dalberg John S. Davis Mary Ellen Clark Dallas, Pennsylvania Secondary Gerald J. Demarie Hazleton, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Kingston, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary Business Business ^| I William M. DeWitt Dawn F. Eshllman Nancy Evancho Elizabeth J. Evans Schuylkill Haven, Penna. Berwick, Pennsylvania Eckley, Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Secondary Secondary Business Business 59 Betty L. Fisher Nancy M. Joyce Fisk E. Janet Gass E. Gilbody Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business Elementary Elementary Secondary Barbara J. Greenly Martha A. Hathaway Harry G. John, Jr. Rose Marie Kraiser Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Horsham, Pennsylvania Secondary Elementary Bus/new Business John A. Longo Joseph F. Lyons Gloria C. Mainiero Mary A. Moser Sheppton, Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Hazleton, Pennsylvania Ringtown, Pennsylvania Business Business Secondary Elementary 60 Jane M. Niles Junk V. Mildred R. Palumbo Novak Clayton D. Patterson Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Sheppton, Pennsylvania Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Business Business Secondary Secondary Pelchar Theodore Q. Radar Charlotte Reichart Jeanne Lou Reitz Keiser, Pennsylvania Hazleton, Pennsylvania Lightstreet, Pennsylvania Northumberland, Penna. Secondary Secondary Business Business Mary R. Jean H. Richard Mary E. Mary Severn Rush Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary Secondary 61 Louise C. Sharpless Catawissa, Pennsylvania Elementary Joyce L. Smith Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania Elemental} Bertha May Sturman Tunkhannock, Elaine Williams Pcnn.i. L. Bollinger Wilson Elementary Elementary Business D. Marcella Vogel Berwick, Pennsylvania Minersville, Pennsylvania Elementary Business John H. Bruner E. Kis Lyn, Pennsylvania Dorothy WinkelblechMrs. Edward Marion Kingston, Pennsylvania Wili iwi \\". Hummel Paul H. Lauderman Espy, Pennsylvania Hazleton, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary Business Lawrence Rittmiller Ralph Seltzer Richard W. Shearer Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania Espy, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary Business Business Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Blocmsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Robert P. Martin Clifton J. Robert Taylor Show Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Dushore, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary 62 Left to Ri?ht— E Lehet, B. An. 11m. II. MilUr. r. I.t-wis, I'. raniHll, J. Miiru'im Freshman Class OFFICERS Harold Miller President Vice President - - Secretary Treasurer Class Adviser in John Morgan Betty J. Anella - - Mr. Gehrig - of the September, 1945, war brought Bloomsburg many new members. group of Freshmen entered until there who Peter Parnell - Girl Representative The end Elizabeth Lehet - - Boy Representative John Guy are State Teachers College, In January, 1946, another approximately 148 Freshmen are distributed in the various fields of education. Freshman elections The is class were held on December making progress toward teachers of America. 64 its 14, 1945. aim of becoming future Akment Joseph A. Adamonis Betty Jane Anei.i.a Andrew Ardos Pittston, Pennsylvania Hazleton, Pennsylvania Coaldale, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business Secondary Business Elementary Andrew J. Barry Ruth I. Bath William Benson Helen Mario G. L. Berlanda Kingston, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Moosic, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business Elementary Business Secondary Robert J. Blew Mahanoy City, Penna. Richfield, Pennsylvania Trevorton, Pennsylvania Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Business Secondary Elementary Secondary Betty V. Bolig Shirley M. 65 Boughner Beverly E. Brown William J. Carter Louis J. Christina, Jr. Michael M. Cipolla John J. Cohoat Shen.1ndo.1h, Pennsylvania Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Frackville, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Business Business Royal W. Conrad Verna Robert Noel Cramer G. Cope Elizabeth J. Crouse Benton, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Waymart, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary Business Secondary A/ Alfred G. Davis William R. Deebel Phyllis A. I DeVoe Marie S. Dieffenbach Dallas, Pennsylvania Ringtown, Pennsylvania East Smithfield, Penna. Lopez, Pennsylvania Business Secondary Business Business 66 Shirley A. Evans Patrick Mary Flaherty J. Louise Fox Estelle O. Friday Forty Fort, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Quakertown, Pennsylvania Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Secondary Eleanor M. Frutchey Danville, Pennsylvania Business G. Alberta Funk Danville, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Business Ray Madge C. Fry L. Fuller Business Marjorie G. Fuller Danville, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Business Business Business Louise M. Garard Doris M. Gilday Hazleton, Pennsylvania Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Springfield, Pennsylvania Elementary Elementary Business Gloria I. Galow 67 Sara A. Graham John F. Guy James W. Hantjis Beth E. Hartman Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Nesquehoning, Penna. Berwick, Pennsylvania Elysburg, Pennsylvania Business Business Business Secondary Shirley Heni i -i Catawissa, Pennsylvania Business Secondary BiiiNici I. Hoffman Richard Geraldine R. Hess Taylor, Pennsylvania June L. Cape May, Jersey Thomas H. Hildebrand Danville, Pennsylvania Secondary Joanne M. Hook Hontz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Shickshinny, Pennsylvania Elementary C. Hess New Elementary 68 Business Jean E. Hooper Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Shickshinny, Pennsylvania Elementary Secondary Donald C. Houck Berwick, Pennsylvania Carolyn H. Hower Secondary Shirley I. Jones Barbara A. Jones Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Philip J. Joseph A. Kisloski Joseph John L. Jones Mountain Top, Penna. Secondary Pauline L. Kokolias Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Easton, Pennsylvania Laceyville, Pennsylvania Matamoras, Pennsylvania Business Business Business Business James A. Krum Henry S. Krzywicki Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Kingston, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Stanley C. Krzywicki Gladys E. Kuster Forty Fort, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business 69 Business wiMkti**?A Rosemary A. Lastow ski Elizabeth Lehet Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Business Business Peggy Ann Lewis Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Eli E. Mazula Leiby Secondary Earl M. Jane Livziey Robert S. LeVan F. Long Secondary Glenn A. Loveland Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Trucksville, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania Business Business Alfred J. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Beatrice H. McBride Jane R. Business McCullough Nancy Carol McHenry Kelayres, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Stillwater, Pennsylvania Business Business Elementary Business 70 Barbara R. McNinch Robert T. Harold Millard Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Spring City, Pennsylvania Danville, Pennsylvania William M. Miller Hummelstown, Penna. Secondary L. Miller Secondary Secondary Business Doroth J. Mitten Camptown, Pennsylvania John N. Morgan Mary Helen Morrow Adda M. Myers Old Forge, Pennsylvania Towanda, Pennsylvania Hughesville, Pennsylvania Business Elementary Secondary Secondary Robert E. Nietz Eloise L. Noble John J. O'Donnell Josephine B. Padula Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Milanville, Pennsylvania Coaldale, Pennsylvania Easton, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Business Business 71 Janet M. Page Frank Joseph Papania Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business Matilda L. Patrick Secondary Marcia L. Peter Parnell Hazleton, Pennsylvania Business Business Evelin Patterson G. Pape Hazleton, Pennsylvania J. Pethick Julia Pichel Dupont, Pennsylvania Nescopeck, Pennsylvania Milanville, Pennsylvania Hellertown, Pennsylvania Business Secondary Elementary Business Samuel D. Pleviak Raymond J. Harold W. Reinert Popick Harry E. Reitz Carbondale, Pennsylvania Forest City, Pennsylvania Slatington, Pennsylvania Shamokin, Pennsylvania Business Business Business Secondary 72 George Remetz James W. Scarcella Marjorie A. Scott Fern N. Shellenberger Swoyerville, Pennsylvania Hazleton, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Elementary Secondary Lydia Ferne Shirk Jean B. Mary Shissler C. Shoemaker Martha Jane Sitler Richfield, Pennsylvania Sunbury, Pennsylvania Hallstead, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Elementary Elementary Secondary Business Margaret Skrip Berwick, Pennsylvania Secondary Paul Slipetz, Dorothy Jr. A. Snyder Zita A. Spangler Swoyerville, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Hummel's Wharf, Penna. Business Business 73 Secondary George Stasko Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Business Donald Thomas Ruth H. Swartz Margaret Suchy Forest City, Pennsylvania Millerstown, Pennsylvania Henry Elementary Business Nadine Tracy C. Talarsky Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Business Ruth G. Trimpey Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania James G. Tierney Bronx, New York Hanover, Pennsylvania Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania Business Business Secondary Business B. Gretchen D. Trobach Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Secondary William Vought Arbuta E. A. Wagner Anita D. Webb Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Turbotville, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business Business 74 Secondary L. Whitesell Hunlock Creek, Penna. Jane E. Wilson Waymart, Pennsylvania Elementary Elementary Carson Janice M. Wright Donald J. Kenneth E. Wire E. Anne Wright Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Charlotte J. Young Albert Zimmerman, Jr. Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Hazleton, Pennsylvania Elementary Elementary Business Bankes William J. Brennan Lester Connor Henry E. Crawford Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Lightstreet, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business Business Secondary Secondary Luther E. Gearhart Lawrence W. Graham Ring town, Pennsylvania Business Danville, Pennsylvania Business Jack M. Lenhart Robert M. Llewellyn Ernest Kastelic Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Business Business Secondary Francis E. Nugent Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary John Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Secondary Secondary Daniel M. John H. Jewell Dallas, Pennsylvania F. Magill Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania Michael Regan Stanley Semic Wilkes-Barre, Penna. Sadsburyville, Penna. Miriam E. Schneider Rock Glen, Pennsylvania Sceelton, Pennsylvania Business Business Business Business Phii.i ips Thomas Smigel James E. Smith Courtdale, Pennsylvania Berwick, Pennsylvania Secondary Business Shirley B. Walters Vincent C. White Factoryville, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Business 75 Secondary BOOK III vt& Left to Eiflit-E. I'alvev. II. IVi Community Government Association All students and faculty the ates Community Government members of Association. with the responsible authorities in responsibility in regulating the affairs of The College Council the college are members of This organization co-oper- promoting personal and group all students. acts as the legislative board for the Association. This group, composed of faculty and student representatives, formulates policies and administers the affairs of the Association. Council meets twice each month to consider current The and problems. varied college activities are planned and executed by the munity Government Association. These include dances and other events, elections, assembly programs, publicity, sium and ideas The College social rooms. Special Comsocial and use of the gymna- committees, appointed by the vice president, have charge of these activities. The Community Government Association and its representative organization, the College Council, reflect the opinions of the college community. OFFICERS President Helen May Wright - Eileen Falvey Secretary Treasurer - Facility Advisers Anne Baldy - - —Dean Kehr, Miss Ranson, Dr. North, Dean Koch, Mr. Buchheit, Miss Hazen, Mr. Bailer ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF COLLEGE COUNCIL Senior Class President o) - - Girl Representative of Senior Class - - Boy Representative of Senior Class President of - Ralph McCracken Reed Buckingham - Junior Class Girl Representative of Junior Class Boy Representative of Junior John Hmelnicky Lenore Seybert Class' - - - Harold Swisher - Helene Brown Sophomore Class President of Girl Representative of Janet Gilbody Sophomore Class - Boy Representative of Sophomore Class Preshman Class President of Girl Representative of - - - President of Waller Flail Association President of Day Women's President of North Hall Association John Morgan Mary Schroeder - Association Day Men's Joseph Lyons Harold Miller Betty Jane Anella Freshman Class Boy Representative of Freshman Class Representative of Wanda Barth - Lorraine Utt - Xen Hosler John Davis - Association HHHaMHHH First Row, Lcfl Dicky, Sec Third I ! to Right Morgan, It. J. Lyons, R. Buckingham, II Row—Dr. Row — L. Miller, E. Falvey, II. M. Wright, A. Baldy. .1. iiim.-i McCracken North, Dr. Kehr, Mr Koch, Mr. Buchheit, Mr. Bailer, Mi** Hazen, Miss Hanson. Seybert, H. Brown. M. Schroeder, .1. Davis, V. Barth, L. Lutt, B. J. Anella 79 .1. Gilbody First Row, I,, Second it t,i Right —R. Longo M. Sctaroeder, D. Condor, M, Klinger, S. Keiser, M. Henley, Dr. Kehr, M. Telohar, .T. Novak. Midge Fuller Falvey, Kraiser, E. Row — D. Brown, A. Williams, S. Waller Hall Association The Waller Hall Association in Waller Hall and has for its friendliness The many and co-operative includes students living years been an association known for spirit. Governing Board, consisting of the four association has a and representatives from each of the as adviser to women all The Dean classes. officers Women of acts the Governing Board. Throughout the year the girls have many so called floor parties at which they get together for an evening of fun. Freshman Counsellors are appointed to advise The Customs Committee men. coming carries on the and help the fresh- initiation of new students into Waller Hall. The Day-Dorm He-She Party which party of the year when all for girls only, is is the main the girls of the college have a get-together. Another important event of the year is the judging of attractive rooms. House Committees and care of the safety of all Fire Wardens are appointed to help take Waller Hall residents. 80 OFFICERS President Mary Schroeder - Eileen Falvey Vice President Secretary - - Treasurer - - Dora Brown Doris - Condor GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS Seniors Anne Williams Mary Longo Rose Cerchiaro Marjorie Stover Jean Dickinson Juniors Mae Klinger Shirley Keiser Gloria Gillis Sophomores June Novak Rose Marie Kraiser Mary Pelchar Freshman Shirley Midge Henley Fuller First Row, Left to Right—J. PIchel, F. Mylet, C. Young, M. Fuller. M. Fuller, M. Palumbo, M. Wilson. N. Maxey, M. Stitzel Second Row 1>. Gilday, E. Friday, s Eeiser, II. Brown, M. Brace, G. Manerio, A. Myrers, M. Morrow, V. Weller Bolig, .1. N'iles, M. Moser, <;. (iillis. Wilson, 1' DeVoe Third Row— J. Padula, L. Shirk, I;. Swarts, Shisler. Fourth Row II. Kreiser, R. Schultz, R. Paul, R. Trimpey, .1. Smith. J. Reitz, I',. Sternum, K. Kurilla, Fifth Row D. Condor, M. Klinger, II. Gaumet, R. Adams, D. Gaunter, R. Adams. D. Brown, E Noble, M. Fox. n. Mitten sixth Row .1. Page, B. Fling, .1. Wright, <;. Galow, 1'. Sukey, IL Fehl, M. Patrick, P. Lewis, \v. Barth Seventh Row A. Wagner, R. Annela, B. Lehet, M. Dieffenbach, A. Williams. M. Stover — .1 I'.. — .1 — 81 Row, Left to Right -Nancy Fisk, Jane Livxiey, Martha Jane Sitler, Dawn Eshleman, Barbara McNinch, Beth Hart ma n. Alberta Kaunas, Doroth.i Kocher, Marian Creveling, Martha Hathaway Sec Row Florence Hartline, Eleanor Frntchey, Karliss Eight, Sarah Graham, Dorothy Snyder, Anne Wright, Janet Gilbody, Dorothy Hornberger Third Row Ruth Reichard, Pauline Egizie, Gladys Kuster, Anita Webb, Marie Krum, Betty Fisher, Joyce (iass, Dorothy Winklebleeh Fourth Row Jean Lichtenwalner, Frances Saunders, Peggy Reichart, Verna Cope, Louise Sharpless, Betty Smith, First — — I — Lorraine L'tt Day Women's Association OFFICERS President \'/ce Si i President - Lorraine Utt - - Joyce Gass Mary Rush retard Marie Treasurer Krum BOARD MEMBERS Sam Betty Smith Fern Van Alberta Naunas Barbara Greenly The Day Women's Association Verna Cope Anne Wright composed of all B. S. T. C. students who commute or live in Bloomsburg. Every member of the association is entitled to use the comfortable Day Room and the adjoining kitchen on the first floor of Noetling Hall. is The first social event of the year was the annual tea given in honor new freshman day women. In December a Christmas party was of the held jointly by the Day Women and The Association is governed by an president, a vice president, and group is the Waller Hall Association. two official board, composed of a representatives from each class. sponsored by Miss Ethel A. Ranson, Assistant Dean of 82 The Women. First Row, Left to Right— J. Scarcella. A. K. Ma: Wii-H. \V. Mi K Ble teli< p Slipetz, II. Znvacky, A. Zimmerman. Sit I Row Fifth Sixth l'\ — — — Third Row Fourth Row Fourth Row Pape, P. Parnell, G, Reimetz, Adamonis, (;. StiisU... Kisloski, I', Bunge, T. .1. .1. Lyons, B. VV. Carter, s. Pleviak, A. Barry, Jewell .1. Cohoat, Phillips, K. Popick .1. L. .1. Morgan Savelli Davis, G. Loveland, A. l>;i\is. a. Grow, T. Radal Hornberger, .1. Longo, I'. Joseph, W. Horvath, (i. Gillung, G. Smith. T. Row— Row— C. Whitesell, 11. Barnes, A. Ar.h.s, .1. Guy, II. I>. Blacltbum Reinherl North Hall Association OFFICERS John Davis President Charles Harmony Vice President Glenn Loveland Treasurer John Longo Boy Representative Raymond Secretary North Hall increased started out last year with a by the return of the veterans to Popick mere twenty men. its full It was capacity at the start of the second semester. The hall servicemen. took on The halls its pre-war status with the return of so many once again ring with the familiar shouts of old friends. 83 — Row, Left to Ris:ht L. Gearhard. H. Johns. J. McGill, S. Hotz, J. Eriim. McGara, E. Dalberg, H. Miller, R. Welliver, I.. Christina, T. Hildebrand, R. Seltzer, L. Rittmiller First — Second Row F. Skotnicki. C. Patterson, T. Warsinski, .1. Henry, L. Connors, P, Flagherty, Rowlands, .1. Smith, W. Deebel, M. Regan, M. Berlando, Mr. Buchheit II. ('. Scott, Crawford, 1*. Day Men's Association After ly became From '46 a a grand members total of Facilities in the main It Day Men's Association sudden- in '4$, sixty-two it increased to twenty-two in the hist semester of in the last semester. basement of North Hall had degenerated during the War, and the efforts of the year again. years, the revitalized in the year of '46 principally through the return of the Serviceman. the low of seven and to War dearth of members during the were concerned with attempting to get things back into shape was not possible to get the radio back from the repair shop until the end of the year due to lack of funds. During the last semester, a vigorous drive was launched to get the transferred to the social pleasant a in the and conveniently located. ability of the and to room Day Men solution of the The success of the campaign Day Men's Room it would be more will depend on the basement of Noetling Hall where to collect enough dues to insure indemnification of the furniture, smoking hazard. Most habitual habitu's of the Day room where the pinocle teams of Mark Wanich, Andrew Magill, John Magill, James Smith, and Clayton Patterson; and the ping-pong and pool teams of Harold Miller, Ralph McCracken, and Lawrence Reitmiller. faculty sponsor of the Association was Coach George Buchheit. Officers of the club were: President Secretary Harold Miller - - Henry Crawford Xen Hosler Mark Wanich - Vice President Treasurer - - - - ;:i Niles, B Greenly, E. Pethick, -I. Novak, M. Klinger, Miss Major, R. Paul, M. Creveling, P.. Hartman Shirk, I>. Mitten. L. Utt, S. Henley. P. Lewis, E. Fling, .1. Smith, R. Trimpey, P. Fisher, J. Page, I>. Snyder, J. Gilbody Guy, M. Fox, E. Friday, .1. LaBarr, II. Reinhart, R. Millard, C. Weitxel, G, Gillung, B. Miller, Third Row Row, Left t<. Right M. Rush, M. Wilson, First Second Row~M. Brace, B. Bolig, J. s. Kieser, M. Clark, I- .1 J. Morgan, C. Young Student Christian Association OFFICERS - 'President Vice President - - Secretary Treasurer - - Program Chairman Adviser B. - - - - The Student Christian Association has as its Renee Paul Mae Klinger June Novak Mary Rush Mary Moser Miss Major purpose the bringing of religion to the campus, the development of a mature Christian faith, and the giving to students experience as effective Christian citizens. The S. C. A. has been among the active organizations on Some of the activities of the year were: the presentation of cantata and candle light service in a the campus. a Christmas local church; sponsoring the World Student Service Fund drive on the campus; and the presentation of "College Talent Night" program. Leadership Training Classes in a Old Testament and Young People's Work were and were open to Social activities have consisted of campfire meetings, song a all students. rallies, and picnics. also The year sponsored by the will close with S. C. A. a picnic and campfire. During the past year the kind interest and able leadership of Miss Major has guided the Student Christian Association. 85 Row, Left to RightK. Hess, K. Eight First Second Row R. H- Rabfo, II. II. M. Rhodes, Wright, S. B. Hjnin.ll Gnbuzda, S. Keiser, K, Kurilla. Dr. M. Schrceder, Ma pin, R. E. Buckingham, Falvey, I. A. Comumntzis, Gehnian, A. Naunas, McCracken Kappa Delta Pi OFFICERS President \'n e - President Record n g Secretary Corresponding Secretary ' i Shirley Keiser Kathleen Hess Dr. Nell Maupin Treasurer Counselor - Kappa Delta Eileen Falvey Mary Schroeder Athamantia Comuntzis Pi is a National Honor Society in Education, and has promoting of high intellectual, scholastic, as its and social standards. The Gamma Beta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi was installed at the State Teachers College at Bloomsburg on Feb. 21, 1931. aims the establishing and Membership dents who in the fraternity are in the is extended to Junior and Senior stu- upper quartile of their classes, and who have com- mendable personal qualities and worthy educational ideals. Gamma Beta Chapter maintains a high degree of professional fellowship among its members, and honors achievement in educational work. Programs during the year included initiations of new members, and by returned servicemen on their observations of educational and economic problems in foreign countries. Dr. Maupin reported on the Kappa Delta Pi National Convocation at Milwaukee, at which she represented this chapter; and topics of current interest were discussed. talks 86 Seated, Lefl t" Gehman, K. Kurilla, v.. Falvey, M. Schroeder, Standing -Mr. Gehrig, Mr. Forney. Mr- Rygiel RigM I. Pi .1. Shultz, II. Rhode Omega Pi OFFICERS Mary Schroeder President Eileen Falvey Kay Kurilla Vice President Secretary Treasurer Anna-Barbara Bucinell - Isabel A. Historian Gehman Mr. William C. Forney Mr. Earl A. Gehrig Sponsor Co-Sponsor The Alpha Delta Chapter of Pi Omega Pi, a National Professional Commercial Education Fraternity, was installed at the State Teachers College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, on May 2 8, 1935. The Alpha Delta Chapter consists of members of the Department of Business Education who have attained superior scholastic ratings. aims are to encourage, promote, extend, and create interest and scholarship in commerce; to encourage and foster high ethical standards; Its and to teach the ideal of service as the basis of all worthwhile enterprise. and interesting nature. They included discussions of current events, panels on post-war trends, new innovations in the field of business, and addresses by war veterans. Programs during the year were of During the past year, five The Fraternity annual banquet. were a varied new members were initiated into the fraternity. joined with the Business Education During the evening the installed. 87 Club for officers for the their ensuing year Seated, Left Standing Alpha ti> — Miss Right — I. Gehman, B. Johnston, D. Kocher, Gabuzda, K. Kight WriL-lit. M. stitzel II. Omega Psi OFFICERS President Bernice Gabuzda - Secretary - Treasurer Director With - activities the Omega, National Dramatic On Johnston Alpha Omicron Fraternity, resumed second semester. Elections and initiations of year. Miss Alice the return of Miss Johnston to our campus, the Psi Gehman Helen Mae Wright - - Chapter of Alpha its - - Isabel new members were held twice this past the days of initiations, the group first gathered in the Carver Hall Auditorium, and from there adjourned to the Social Rooms of Science Hall for the remainder of the program. In conjunction with the Dramatic Club, the fraternity sponsored a most successful public play —"The Man Who Came plays for various clubs and organizations in the the final chapel program for the college year 8R on to Dinner," several town of Bloomsburg, and May 22. Phi Sigma Pi OFFICERS George W. Smith President Vive President - James L. LaBarr Lado J. Savelli Secretary Treasurer Robert Bunge Sponsor On It is tion E. A. Reams April 26, 1930, the Iota chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was installed on our campus. the only national professional educational fraternity for men, and since it has been one of the most active bodies in our college The ship. Mr. three basic principles of Phi Sigma Pi are its installa- community. knowledge, training, and fellow- Based on these three principles. Phi Sigma Pi requires outstanding qualities of leadership in its members, both Since most of the members try, the fraternity failed to fraternity was in the professional social life of Phi Sigma Pi were in the function for reorganized by and a small a armed forces of our coun- period of one year. number of former on the campus. In January, 1946, the members who returned to the campus. A number of social meetings and discussions contributed to an enjoyable and profit- able year. 89 OBITER STAFF We, the 1946 Obiter your approval, and that memories serving as a Staff, sincerely it may hope that this book merits bring back to you man)' happy link in this ever-changing life which belongs to our generation. Ann Bucinell Business Manager Rose Cerchiaro Co-Editor 90 Marjorie Sto\ Co-Editor I R Martha Donahue Editorial Isabel Gehman Photography Chairman Chairman STAFF Marjorie Stover, Rose Cerchiaro Ann Bucinell Co-Editors Business Editorial Manager Martha Donahue Chairman Vhotog raph y Chair man The staff Isabel Gehman wishes to thank Jacqueline Shaffer for the sketches she contributed to the 1946 Obiter. EDITORIAL STAFF Martha Donahue John Hmelnicky Chairman Chairman Assistant In Members 1 Faculty Adviser en Falvey, Janet Shultz Dr. Kuster BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager and Treasurer Typing - Advertising — Mary riet Rhodes, B. Anna Bucinell - Betty Lehet, Samuel Pleviak, Agnes Flaherty - Longo, Co-Chairman; Mark Wanick, Co-Chairman; HarJohn Hmelnicky, Rose-Marie Kraiser, Nancy Maxey, Renee Paul — Mary Schroeder, Chairman; Peggy Lewis, Estelle Friday, Gloria Galow, Pauline Kokolias, June Novak, Mary Moser, John Longo, Ruth Reichard, Dorothy Hornberger, Harold Reinert, Circulating Lawrence Rittmii i i r 91 D. Kocher, J. Scarcella, Seated, Left to Right IS. Greenly, A. Zimmerman, A. Bald3* \v. Hummel, 11. Wright, B. McNinch, -I Richards, R. Broad t. Standing, Second Row—H. Miller, R. McCracken, B. Martin. P. Lewi*, a. IU-inHrt. R. Popick, s. Pleviak M sitl.-r. A. Wri^lit. Ii Eshleman, s. Graham, A. Wagner, G. Kuster, E. Friday, t'. Hower, I', Suchy Third Row Maroon and Gold Editor Jean Richard - Editorial Board - Sports Editors Exchange Editor Business Eloise Noble, Barbara - - - Manager Barbara Greenly - Circulation Manager Art Editor - Feature Writer — McNinch Peter Parnell, James Scarcella - - ------- - Helen Wright Rosanna Broadt Albert Zimmerman William Hummel Peggy Lewis, Estelle Friday, Jane Liuzey, Ralph McCracken, Arbuta Wagner, Anne Wright, Shirley Walters, Harold Miller, Gretchen Troback, Dawn Eshleman, Robert Martin, Dorothy Kocher, Peggy Suchy, Reporters Anne Baldy, Zita Spangler, James Smith — Carolyn Hower, Gladys Kuster, Martha Sitler, Samuel Pleviak, Harold Reinert, Raymond Popick Typists Faculty Adviser - Mr. Samuel - The Maroon mid Gold is a L. Wilson weekly publication made up by the stu- dents to present news of current interest written in a journalistic manner. This newspaper gives every an opportunity to express the various activities member his individual which pertain to 92 of the college Community viewpoints and to read about him and his friends. Row, Left t.. Right—Mr. Bygiel, K Kurilla, A. Williams, B. Falvey, M Vogel, Mr. Gehrig, I. Gehman, 11. Sturman, II. Rhodes, .1. Reitz, M. Chubb, Mr. Forney Second Row s. Pleviak, B. Lehet, I). Gilday, .1. Page, G. liillis R. Kraiser, It. Fisher, D. Snyder, C. Reichart, Henley, R. Trimpey, G. Kuster, .1. Novak, M. Suchy, .1. P. Lewis, K. Fling, D. Mitten, M. Dieftenbaeh, s Firsl J. Niles, Kisloski Third J. — now J. Pichel, A. Gohoat, C. Bower, Zimmerman, I'. J. Tierney, Kokolias, E. Friday, M .1. Fox, s Graham, .1. Lyons, F. Pape, R. Popick, Hurry, II. Miller, B. Witman, .1. Guy, .1. Padula II. Reinert, Business Education Club ------------------OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historian Sponsor - - - Isabelle Gehman Marcella Vogel Jane Niles Bertha Sturman - Eileen Falvey Mr. Walter S. Rygiel - Club has completed another successful year, in which fine programs and new projects brought renewed interest in this specialized field to its members. The Business Education The meetings featured such items as: veterans' experiences; a talk by Attorney Reginal Hemingway on "Strengthening Our Nation"; student teachers' experiences; information by Mr. Rygiel on the formation of commercial clubs in high schools; and the Christmas Party. News on recent developments in the business field was a regular feature of all meetings. This year the Club planned and produced its first Annual, which included reflections on the past year. It was dedicated to Mr. Walter The group also named Miss Gloria BelS. Rygiel, sponsor and friend. castro as the Honorary Member from The Club concluded tion of next year's its officers activities took place. 93 last year's club. with the banquet, at which installa- Seated, Left to Right Standing- J. Browi Forney Pnlver. D, E3 LaBarr, Mr Future Teachers of America OFFICERS President Eileen Falvey - Dora Brown Vice President ------- Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor The students ments - - James LaBarr Mr. William Forney of the Secondary, Elementary and Business Depart- are indicating their awareness of the need for professional among American become members The students teachers. to growth promote such growth have of the Future Teachers of America, national group a established to: 1. Give teachers together in the a in training practical experience in working democratic way on the problems of the profession and community. 2. Interest the best young men and women in education as a lifelong career. In naming their chapter, the local rating Professor Oscar Hugh Bakeless, group whose is life honored on exemplified the aims of the National Organization. •ii this in commemo- campus, so well, Wright, A. Ardos, I Gehlnan, A. Williams. M. Stitzel, Walters, II K. Eight, J. LaBarr, G. Kuster, A. Wagner s, ('. Hower, R. Conrad, R. Swartz, B. Bolig, C. Whitesell, 0. Young, E. Pethiek. Row M Sitler, s. Sec Congo, .1. Hooper, F. Shellenberger, It. Millard, I'. DeVoe, Z. Spangler, An. 11a. Hontz. O'Donnell, B. Harry, G. Galow, -Miss A. Johnston, director Boughner, .1. Wright, R, Martin, ii. Gabuzda, w. DeWitt, K. Kurilla, W. Miller, I: Kraiser. Third Row S ISiclinrd ,1. .1. Tierney, B. McNi F. Shirk. .1. Kisloski, M. Dieffenbach, E. Ilirl, 1'. Kokolias, .1. Wilso G. Mainiero First Row Left t,, Right— M. Morrow, Smith, D, Gilday, G .1. Demai S. Fehl, II .1 I .1 .1 .1 .1 .1 Bloomsburg Players The Dramatic Club is one of the most popular extra-curricular activities on the Our former director, Miss Alice Johnston, has just returned from a year's leave of absence and has once again resumed her work with the Dramatic Club. campus. This organization provides and produce plays, the same time, the At a knowledge which may prove helpful when they members ----------- Vice President Secretary Treasurer During presented. first At semester, the following officers were elected: Ann - a number Williams Doris Gilday - this first semester, A are teaching. are gaining poise and ease for appearance before the public. the beginning of the President for those students wishing to learn to direct workshop a Peggy Suchy - Martha - Stitzel of plays, directed entirely by students, were large student-participation in these plays made them successful and en- tertaining. We we went through the last semester successfully, and we owe a great success to Miss Van Scoyac, who was our sponsor, during the absence of feel that deal of this Miss Johnston. We are now well into our second-semester's work, presenting a play for the second- semester Annual Freshman Reception. no long plays for the public up will be to the absence of our director, we are now planning a we have had long play that ready by the end of April. Active participation bers to Due to this time; but in the Dramatic Club work makes become members of the Alpha Psi Omega 95 it possible for a National Honorary few mem- Dramatic Fraternity. First Row, Left Guy. J. Second J. to Right— R. Blew. D. Eshelman, Gilbody. Mr. Gehrig Ron— S. Sbarpless, .1 Plevink, R. Bunge. R. Bath, iIunv R, Popick, J. .Morgan Row— Thir.I B. Greenly. M. Skrip, P. M. Fuller. G. Mriiiii.ro. N. Fisk .1. Barry, A. Bal.lv. H. Miller. Richard, R. J, Smith. J. Richard, E. Lehet, R. Broadt, Harmony. W. Hummel, C. J. Davis, L. Suehy, B. McNinch, D. Hornlierger. D. Winkelblech, B. Fisher. M. Scott, Athenaeum Club OFFICERS Harold Miller President Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer Class Ad i - - iser - - - - - The Athenaeum Club was organized and 1945, to enable the students to Jean Richard Elizabeth Lehet Rosanna Broadt Mr. Gehrig - started on December 14, become acquainted with and appreciative of Classical Music. It was interesting to interested in 5 see the large number of students Music Appreciation and the enrollment is who were approximately members. The programs posers, consisted of biographies of various and their works. Many well-known com- an enjoyable hour was spent listening to the recordings played at the club meetings. Although the club was is just established this year, its evident. 96 future success Social Service First F. Row, Left to Right: Sanders D. Winkelbleck B. Fisher A. Pappas B. Smith N. Fisk H. Rhodes Second Row: Club =rBrrFirst Row, I. •II i" Righl A. Funk. .1. Hooper, — !! _ . <; Hess. B. Mii^-nr Greenly, IF Wright. Hartman, B. J. Padula, E. Witman Williams, Nl dinger, J. Gilbody, D. Kocker, M Hathaway, Keiser, M. Stitzel, F Mylet, A M. Brace, D. Giklay, R. Paul, S. Walters, M. Marrow, N. Fisk, I Richard Third Row- R. suartz. J. Smith, IF Moore, B. Noble, s. Henley, D Mitten, E. M..,,r,-. M. Patrick, M. Rush, A. Baldy, P. Lewis, E. Fling, B. Adams, E. Pethick, .1. IF.nIz. ('. Reicliart, D. Kucharski, II. Brown, R. Kraiser, Sec I F. Fcuirtli Rom S. Shellenberger Row — M. Vogel, s. McCullough, M. Chubb. D. Hornberger, E. Friday. B. Anella, M. Shoemaker, M. Dieffenbach, Gehman, Nibs. ]i. C )<>r. IF iviil, n. Brown, B. Sturman, F. Kokolias, M. Fuller. M. Fuller, .1. 3. Graham, 1 .1 Page, I'.. Lehel Women's Chorus ----- OFFICERS President Dorothy Kocher Renee Paul Mae Klinger -------___---------- Vice President Secretary Treasurer / ibrarians Pianist Director One Chorus. Janet Gilbody Marjorie Brace, Doris Gilday - - - - Martha Hathaway Miss Moore of the outstanding clubs on the The enrollment campus this year for this semester reached eighty-six is Women's — a consid- erable increase over last year. The Women's Chorus, under presented its the capable supervision of Miss Moore, annual Christmas program on December 17. The selections of the program varied. The soloists, Ann Williams and June Hontz, and the trio, consisting of Isabel Gehmen, Midge and Madge Fuller, made the audience feel the real spirit of the Yuletide season. few selections at the Freshman change in Miss Moore's schedule pre- The Women's Chorus rendered a Reception held on February IS. A vented her from continuing the chorus for the last semester. The Women's Chorus should be complimented on its fine work. thanks are extended to Miss Moore for her able leadership and Martha Hathaway for her outstanding piano accompaniment. Many 98 Sopranos I Adams Betty Anne Baldy Mae Boughner Shirley Noble Janet Gilbody Eloise Doris Gilday Marcia Patterson Sara Graham Betty Renee Paul Dora Brown June Hontz Jeanne Lou Reitz Helene Brown Pauline Kokolias Mary Rush Mary Dorothy Kucharski Jean Shissler Marian Creveling Peggy Lewis Betty Shultz Betty Jane Crouse Jane McCullough Shirley Walters Nancy Ellen Moore Mary Ellen Ellen Clark Isabel Fisk Gehmen Geraldine Hess Anita Morrow Mary Amelia Moser // Webb Anne Williams Evelyn Witman Sopranos Betty Jane Anella Jean Hooper Evelyn Pethick Ruth Bath Shirley Keiser Ruth Reichard Marjorie Brace Mae Klinger Charlotte Reichard Doris Condor Dorothy Kocher Mary Shoemaker Marie Dieflfenbach Rose Marie Kraiser Joyce Smith Mary Longo Martha Eleanor Frutchey Frances Michaels Ruth Swartz Midge Frances Mylet Marcella Vogel Jane Niles Helen Mae Wright Friday Estelle Fuller Joyce Gass Stitzel Altos Marian Chubb Martha Hathaway Nancy Evancho Shirley Edith Fling Dorothy Hornberger Jean Richard Madge Barbara Jones Marjorie Scott Alberta Funk Rosemary Lastowski Fern Shellenberger Louise Garard Elizabeth Lehet Bertha Dorothy Mitten Margaret Suchy June Novak Dorothy Winkelblech Barbara Fuller J. Greenly Beth Eileen Hartman Henley Josephine Padula 99 Janet Page Matilda Patrick May Sturman 1 ir-t Row, Left Second Row C. to Right— M. Klinger, J. Hmelnicky, E. Moore. D. Kucharski, A. Wagner Homberger, M. Wanick, D. Condor Long*.. S. Reiser, J. Patterson, A. My.-r*. Dr. Kuster, I>. Science Club OFFICERS John Hmelnicky Preside/?/ Shirley Keiser Vice President Secretary Dorothy Kucharski Treasurer Eltheda Klingerman Program Chairman - Dr. Kuster Sponsor The Science Club the campus Ellen Moore for many is an organization which has been functioning on years. The chief aim of the club is to arouse the students' interest in both the natural and physical sciences. Each week many phases of chemical, are discussed. The programs movies, quizzes, and field consist trips biological, and physical sciences of outside speakers, discussions, to study the scientific aspects of the campus. The highlight of the year is the tination. 100 all day field trip to a chosen des- iirti aw m BOOK IV Ocn rft6tetic& bi v Left t,. Right P. Sticky, .1. Padula, C. Hower. B. Hartiuan, D. Gilday Cheerleaders Y-E-A H-U-S-K-I-E-S! assistance the girls formed With Mr. Walter a faithful Rygiel's squad of cheerleaders whether the team was to keep the crowd in winning or losing; and, dressed in navy blue skirts and high spirits white sweaters, they deftly led the cheering crowds. Let's than hope that next year will be this year. 102 even more successful !-! miIp?H.L9J <»! u_j—j. 67 -i^i, ;v Theot t\ Ii if \ m z* WOMEN'S SPORTS 104 First Row, Left .1. s ml to Right Pelchar, M. J. Gilbody, II. Wright, D. C E. !<>r. Witman, D. Brown, 1> Kocher, Shaffer Row—L. Good, E. Fling, R. Bi it. II. Keeler, F. Saunders, .1. Novak, R. Paul, B, Adams "B" Club OFFICERS President - - ------------- Vice President Secretary Treasurer Helen Mae Wright Dora Brown Evelyn Witman The "B" Club - is an athletic organization for Doris Condor girls. We try to create an increasing interest in sport and sportsmanship. To be eligible for this organization, each one thousand points in individual or Meetings are held once and hold a a group girl is required to earn sports. month, where club members serve suppers, business meeting. Thursday nights are ball, volleyball, cageball, "Open House" for all girls interested in basket- badminton, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and swim- ming. Some activities of the club were: week-end ice-skating party, bowling, and roller skating. 105 trip to Eagles Mere, Lcveland, .1. P. Pariiell, .1. Searcella, *. First Row, Left to Right It. Blackburn Second Row—J. Longo, manager; .1. Wirn. a. Zimmerman, A. Davis, I»:i\ i-. Har 113 Third Row- 1\ !';i]"'. '- Lenhart, -I Hmelnieky, l I'. Flaherty, Jewell, T. Smigel, s. Krsywit Coach But-hheit < . ' Basketball The some very college Huskies opened its season with one veteran, John Hmelnieky, and fine recruits. Glen Loveland of Kingston township and Pat Flaherty of Bloomsburg were at the forward spots. Playing guards were Jay Scarcella of Hazleton and Don Blackburn of Wanamie, while Hmelnieky played at center. No ketball The basbetter tribute can be paid to a team than to say they did their best. team under the able coaching of George C. Buchheit is to be commended. BASKETBALL December 1945-46 H. The annual Basketball S. Invitation Basketball Tournament Tournament sponsored by ernment Association was revived with great success war conditions. This year's tournament was held after in the on the nights of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March Thursday, and Friday, March The following high 13, 14, and a the Community Gov- lapse of seven years due to new Centennial Gymnasium 7, and 8, 9, and Wednesday, 1J. schools participated: CLASS A Plymouth, Wyoming, Berwick, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Edwardsville, Hanover Township, and Lewisburg, with Edwardsville taking top honors. CLASS B Exeter, Hughestown, Warrior Run, Rock Glen, West Wyoming, Hughesville, Shickshinny and Mifflinburg, with Rock Glen winning. CLASS C Catawissa, Kingston Township, Nescopeck, Newton, Ransom, Nuremberg, Lehman Township, Scott Township, and Dalmatia, with Scott Township winning the laurels. CLASS CC Sheppton, Locust Township, Ringtown, and Beaver Township, the winner being Sheppton. The winning teams were awarded bronze plaques on the winning teams received a for their schools. Each player gold charm, and each player on the runner-up teams received a silver charm. The committee John Longo, to in charge of this nineteenth basketball tournament was headed by whom many held at Bloomsburg. commendations go for staging the finest Other members of the student committee include: burn, John Hmelnicky, Mark Wanich and Thomas Grow. basketball coach George Buchheit ,and Publicity Director 107 tournament ever Donald Black- Faculty members were, John Koch. . 1946 Track The return of Matt Kashuba to school for the second semester, and his participation and outstanding achievements in some of the largest indoor meets in the East was the bright spot of our 1946 Track Season. Three days after he returned to school, Kashuba entered the Philadelphia Inquirer Meet at Convention Hall, Philadelphia, and won first place in the High Jump by clearing the bar at 6'4 3 4". This turned out to be his best jump of the year and set a record in the meet as well as breaking his own school record. Invitation to the Melrose Games at Madison Square Garden, where he tied High Jump with Paul Robson, Junior, of Cornell, and John Vislocky, of the New York Athletic Club, by jumping 6'4". The management of the Boston A. A. Meet invited Matt there on February 9 at which time he tied for first with John Vislocky of the New York A. C, and Dave Albritton, of the Dayton A. C, it the height Matt was invited for first in the of 6'2". On February 2 3 he competed in the National A. A. U. Senior Indoor Meet at Madison Square Garden. This was the second time he had competed in the indoor A. A. U., as he had participated in this meet in 1942 before going into the service. John Vislocky of the New York A. C. was the meet's winner with a jump of 6'6". Matt tied for fourth with three other competitors with a jump of 6'2". An inter-class track meet was held by Coach George C. Buchheit before the Easter vacation and the following boys competed: Edward Don Rabb Matt Kashuba Stanley Krzywicki Glen Loveland Mario Berlanda Bollinger Robert Bunge Al Davis Richard Rowlands Thomas Smigel Thomas Vershinski John Magill William Miller Pat Flaherty Kenneth Wire Vincent Husovsky The final results of the meet were: The Freshmen, 56 points; Juniors, 31 points; Sophomores, IS points; Seniors, 8 points. On April 27, Matt competed in the Penn Relays and tied for second place with John Vislocky, U. S. Coast Guard, Brooklyn; James Gilchrist, Swarthmore; and John Murphy, Ohio State University, by jumping 6'3". 1945 Soccer The College had November a very limited schedule in soccer as the Navy trainees were leaving 1 — October 13, Kutztown S. T. C. at Kutztown. Score, Kutztown 4 Bloomsburg 0. two-game schedule gave our boys interested in soccer a chance to practice and learn the fundamentals of the game. The boys played well the first game, but lost 4 to 0. A — Bloomsburg 1. Kutztown October 17, Kutztown at home. Score, Kutztown 11 smooth functioning team and defeated the home team 11 to 1. Kutztown did not have football and stressed soccer during the fall season with good results. Bloomsburg had few experienced players and deserved a good deal of credit for their persever- had a ance. 108 —— — 1946 Baseball Up until the time the With scores. Obiter went to press, the team had chalked up the following the coaching of Mr. Ben Pollock the college is anticipating a successful season. SCHEDULE April 10— Bloomsburg STC April 12— Bloomsburg STC May May May May May May May May — Bloomsburg — Bloomsburg — Bloomsburg —Bloomsburg —Bloomsburg — Bloomsburg 22 — Bloomsburg — Bloomsburg 9 13 .... Lock Haven STC (Game Away 6 Kutztown STC Away 10 STC 3 STC Kennedy Van Saun Away Home 8 STC East Stroudsburg 11 STC Kutztown STC Home 13 STC Millersville STC Home 5 STC East Stroudsburg STC Lock Haven STC Kennedy Van Saun (Alumni Day) 1 2 5 Home STC Millersville 1 3 Forfeited) Away STC— Away Home BASEBALL LIST Mgr. Freshman Benson, William, Mgr. Berlanda, Mario L., Brennan, William Grow, Thomas Out & Hazleton Wanamie Blackburn, Don, J., P., Bloomsburg Ringstown, Out & Plains, BSTC Freshman Senior Freshman Catcher BSTC Hmelnicky, John, Exeter Hotz, Stephen M., Pitch Infield First Junior Catcher Senior Infield Senior Husovsky, Vincent, Swoyerville Outfield Senior Coughlin High Outfield Freshman Kritzberger, Walter, Larksville Second Junior Krzywicki, Stan, Forty Fort Pitcher Freshman Kastelic, Ernie, Leiby, Eli, M^r., Freshman Bloomsburg Lenhart, Jack, Bloomsburg Novelli, Frank Rowland, Paul, Savelli, Lado J., J., Shickshinny BSTC Swoyersville, Freshman Pitcher Senior First BSTC Wanick, Mark, Espy Vershinski, Infield Tom, Mt. Carmel Welliver, Robert A., Bloomsburg 109 Base Junior Outfield Junior Pitcher Senior Outfield Senior Outfield Freshman ! Not Be Forgetting Let's 1. That 8:50 "blank 2. Our "first 3. The bats in Waller Hall 4. "Are the checks 5. Dr. Maupin's quips. 6. The 7. Hubba! 8. Nights 9. Cramming 1 0. "Good nights" 1 1. Leo and Leona. 12. . day" of student teaching. in, on warm summer evenings. Miss Wilson?" pile-up at the mail boxes. Chow Hubba! in the library at the —studying?! Canteen. at the library steps. line chatter. 3. "What's playing at the 1 4. Who's going for the laundry? 1 5. "Got 1 6. Dancing a 'Bang Bang' tonite?" stamp?" to the Juke Box 17. The gang 18. Telephone conversation 19. "Back 20. The 2 "Wonder what . . feelings." 1 1 . in the old in front of Science Hall Home 10 at gym. — last — long smoke before "lab" ones! for Keeps" pictures. capricious temperature of I Room L. got in Student Teaching?" 22. "Are the grades home yet?"! 23. "Dr. Kehr, 24. "How many days for vacation?" may I have ! 11:45 permission?" 110 period. — NAVY The "Navy." Obiter would not be complete without something 1946 We have had most of our years was Navy personnel on the Bloomsburg The Navy program made in college. campus for us feel that ours contribution toward the war effort, and few of us will a definite forget the experience of going to college with Navy men. us have a better understanding of the problems our They helped own Bloomsburg boys were facing because many of the Navy men saw action overseas. These are some of the things we remember about the Reveille at 6:00 —shouts Navy of "Rise and Shine" and "Hit the Deck." "Trainee," the V-5 dog, and the other assortment of dogs that followed the Navy. Those ensign uniforms and that "Ensign" manner. A white Navy The sea of Navy "salt talk" hats flowing into Noetling Hall. and Navy songs. obstacle course in our peace time grove. Liberty night and "restrictions." Precision drilling and the cadence. Fred Waring reviewing the ensigns. day with Field its — "I wonder if my bunk mate dusted the bureau." Navy training planes circling our campus. The change from "Blues" Taps These are made at a to "Whites." 10:00 that hushed our campus. few of the things we won't forget about us feel that time conditions, and armed forces all, Navy. They Bloomsburg had done something toward bringing peace. They broadened our understanding, tempered our Most of the left us with they gave us from our own a sense of pride in a closer feeling college group. standing "civilians." ill reactions toward war- "Our Navy." to the boys It made we us sent to the more under- 112 Relax! Let's To by Bloomsburg students for the cry so often raised relaxation center has finally number answers: The one: come not one but Social The Canteen two: with all — filling station several inviting Room — upholstered for card fiends, record enthusiasts and all comfort around fellows; number for that "ten minute break," kinds of dry goods and pop, "to whet the appetite"; ber three: The Gym and Juke Box and Arthur Murray addicts. a —rhythm room num- for jitterbugs Here, too, victims of the smoke weed gather to enjoy the innovation of the smoking privilege. These relaxation centers did not the result of many They came happen. as hours, days and even years of work, planning, organizing and debating. campus personnel, just They are not the product of the present rather they are the realization of the ideas, dreams, and fond hopes of the evergrowing Alumni. The The canteen, for example, idea for its establishment is the "Angel" of as a financial aid this very book. to the yearbook originated with Miss Arlene Superko and Dr. Maupin. It evolved under the management of Violet Weller, Marge Stover and Evelyn Whitman to our present canteen set-up. So today They we have those places students have long asked for. are ours, to play, eat, dance, smoke, to so— "LET'S RELAX." 113 make the most of, SENIORS Join Your Alumni Association And Keep Your Membership Our Our Object: "To Keep the Door of Opportunity Open Worthy American Youth." of the Two Membership A for "Every Graduate of Bloomsburg an Active Member Slogan: 1. Active Through the Years Alumni Association." Plans: $5.00 membership pays your dues for buys a year's 5 membership for an Alumnus years, in and Active Military service. 2. Regular Annual Dues still $1.00 Your Membership Card Will Admit You To: 1. The Alumni Luncheon. 2. The 3. 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