Placem ent Talk At Pi Omega Pi Business Ed Club To Plan Banquet The Business Education Club held its semi-monthly meeting in Navy Hall Auditorium , February 18, 1954, at 3:00 p.m. The business meeting was conducted by the vicepresident, Pat O'Loughlin. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary, Sherrill Hiller, and were approved as read. Marlene Gobster , chairman of the Survey Committee, asked all club members to return their survey sheets as soon as possible so that work on the project could be begun. Th e advise r, Mr. Rygiel, suggested that , in order to stimulate interest in Gregg awards, the club be allowed to pay for the students' awards earned in shorthand and typi ng classes. After a short discussion, a motion was made to that effect by Sara Jane Hoffman and seconded by Evelyn Weaver. The motion was carried. Plans were begun for the annual Business Education Club Banquet. Vice-President O'Loughlin announced that the date for the event had been set for May 12, 1954. The club voted to have the banquet at 6:30 p.m. The following committees were selected to insure the success of this y ear's banquet : Gener a l Chairma n , Ed Siscoe. Entertainment and Program, Mary Hoffecker, Chairman : Mollie Harter , Connie Ozalas, Alta Harmany. Decoration Committee, Sally Morgan, Chairman : Joyce Kline, Eileen Gerosky. Invitation Committee, Jeannet ta Mincer and Grace Ot t, Co-chairmen. Ticket Committee, Jim Harris, Chairman; Rod Erwine, Pat O'Brien. Installation Committee, Marlene Gobster , Chairman ; Joan Christie, Shirley Seiler. Publi city Committee. Sara Jane Hoffman, Chairman; Muriel Neilson , Nancy Homsher, Ruth Ann Montague. After the regular business meeting, the club members enjoye d a Valentine Party. In charge of this party were Evelyn Weaver and Muriel Neilson. Games were played and prizes awarded to the winners. At the close of the party, refreshments were served to forty-eight m embers by the ch a irm an of th e social committee, Grace Ott. 'B' Clu b Mem bers See Annual Ice Capades Members of the "B" Club and euests enj oyed their annual trip to Hershey to see the Ice Caoades on Saturday, Februa ry 20 , 1954. The stars of this year's Canades were Donna Atwood and Bobby Specht. They starred in the ever noular "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. " Lighting effects and the stage setting for this production ' were outstanding. Another feature of the proerram was a tribute to Thomas Edison on the anniversarv of his invention of the electric light. In this selection the costumes of the skater* were especiallv remarkable. At tho completion of this number the arena was darkened and the lights on the costumes formed silhouettes of each skater. Other favorite numbers were "Badminton on Ice ," "The Old Smoothies," "The English Fox Hunt," and "Dancing In the Dark ," which was a solo done by Conrad. Completing the prog ram was the production "Orange Blossom Time." This starred Donna Atwood and Bobby Specht as "The King and Queen of Ice." After the sknting portion of this number , the stars brought the show to a stup: (Continued on page 4) F.T.A. Plans to Hold Panel Discussion At the February meeting of F. T. A. several proposed amendments to the constitution were voted upon. By maj ority vote the club approved the proposed changes in the constitution in regard to the sponsors, and the amount of dues to be paid each semester. The members refused to ratify an amendment to allow freshmen and sophomores to j oin the club. Four more amendments will be voted upon at the March meeting of the club. At the F.T.A. committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 24, plans were completed for the remainder of the programs for the year. The annual "Visitation Day " was also discussed and committee chairmen were appointed. Plan to hold a panel discussion for the Bloomsburg P.T.A. were also decided upon at the committee meeting. These plans will be taken up by the club at the March meeting, Joan Christie 1954 "Coed of the Year " Joan Christie Reigns as Coed Queen at Frosh Dance Two weeks of mounting suspense ended last Friday night when lovely Joan Christie was named the students' choice in the Obiter sponsored "Coed of the Year" contest. Crowned at the Freshman "Underwater Fantasy," Miss Christie was chosen from the eight contestants in an election held Thursday afternoon in Waller Hall. Miss Christie 's throne was the most unusual ever seen at B.S.T.C. — an over-turned rowboat on a sandy island in the middle of Centennial Gymnasium. Also on this royal isle were the proverbial ship 's anchor and an ancient treasure chest, which matched the miniature chests spilling gold coins on the tables surrounding the dance floor. The desired illusion of dancing under the sea was skillfully .created by clouds of blue-green drapery floating above the heads of the whirling dancers. Adding to the oceanic atmosphere were the b r i g h t l y- h u e d fish swimming through the aqua curtains that veiled the gymnasium bleachers. The entrance to the "Splash Inn " was p a r t i c u l a r l y effective with blue and white striped canopies extending out into the gymnasium lobby from the actual doorways. The crowning of B.S.T.C.'s Coed was announced by a fanfare of Leo Vincent's trumpets and a short speech from Tom Higgins, chairman of the contest. Mr. Higgins introduced each contestant and her escort as the couple circled the island on which 1953's q u een , Judy Fry McCarthy, was seated. As the final blare of brass proclaimed the queen , Joan was presented with a white orchid corsage, an engraved loving cup, and a bracelet from Logan 's Jewelry Store, as well as the traditional crown formerly worn by Mrs. McCarthy. Miss Christie, one of the two Sophomore contestants , comes to B.S.T.C. from Shenandoah. She is well known as a member of College Council, feature editor of the Maroon and Gold, historian of the Business Education Club, and model in the annual spring Fashion Show. Earlier in the school year, Joan was named Varsity Queen by the Varsity Club members at their annual November dance. A full -page picture of Miss Christie will appear in this year 's Obiter, sponsors of the entire Coed contest. An attractive and popular Coed Queen, beautiful and unusually effective decorations, and a large, enthusiastic crowd of dancers — these factors combined to produce one of the most successful dances ever held at B.S.T.C—The Freshman "Underwater Fantasy." New Film Reviewed By Sigma Alpha Eta Holtzman Pres ides At Phi Sig Meeting The regular meeting of Phi SigBecause the officers were engaged in practice teaching, the ma PI was held on February 11, February meeting of Sigma Alph a 1954. The meeting was called to Eta was carried on by a slate of order by the president, Rudy temporary officers. They were: The treasurer's report P r e s i d e n t , Charlotte Rummage; . Holtzman. of the last meetand the minutes vice-president , Doylo Lynn; treassubmitted by David ing were urer, Al Davis ; secretary, Avery Superdock. Williams. Host and hostess for the day were Alice Swartz and Doyle Business pertaining to the FounLynn. Guests Included Mrs. Stan- ders Day Banquet, which is to bo ley Levan and Mr. nnd Mrs. Boyd held sometime in April was disBuckingham. cussed, and a committee was apA new film, "That The Deaf May pointed to determine an appropSpeak," was enthusiastically re- riate date for the Banquet. A ceived. Refreshments were In keep- report was submitted on the coming programs to be given by the Ing with the Valentine season. Plans for setting up a demon- fraternity. The quality of the new Phi Sigstration exhibit of materials used In the clinic for the Columbia ma PI j ackets was discussed by County Parents of Retarded Child- the members and members exren were made. Bob Lyon Is chair- pressed favorable opinions. Reman of the exhibit planning com- freshments wore served after the business meeting was adjourned. mittee, The last meeting of Pi Omega Pi was held February 4. A discussion was held concerning the giving of credit for attendance to seniors who are student teaching in Williamsport and Berwick. It was decided that this could not be taken care of in the Constitution, so it is now up to a committee consisting of Joanne McCormick and William Jacobs to look into the matter of revising the Constitution. 'Dr. Englehardt, who is in ch arge of placement at B.S.T.C., was the speaker at the last meeting. He gave the students many pointers on getting interviews, such as: what to say, how to say it, and what not to say. He stated that the main idea of an interview is the "me for you " philosophy. The general idea is to have a good technique. You should prepare beforehand and get an idea what will be asked you in your interview. For a good interview , you must really want the j ob. Dr. Engelhardt pointed out that the service B.S.T.C. gives in placement and follow-up of its graduates is one of the best. He said that any college can turn out certified teachers, but placing them is a different story. Each year Bloomsburg sends out brochures to all class A high school supervising principals. The next meeting will be March 8. Since it is the night of the Sales Rally, there will be no program, (Continued on page 4) Social Committee Lists Future Films For Assembly One of the most active C.G.A. committees here at B.S.T.C. is the Social and Recreational one headed by Ruth Paul and Mike Moran. And perhaps the hardest-working member of the important group is the movie chairman, Ed Siscoe. Five Movies Shown First Semester During the first semester of the 1953-54 college year, five movies were shown in Carver Hall Auditorium for the enjoyment of both students and faculty. These included "Lullaby of Broadway, " "Laura ," "13 Rue Madelaine," "Force of Arms," and "Young Man With a Horn." These top movie hits continued in the second semester with "Mr. Belevedere Goes to College" on February 5. March 11 brings Doris Day in "I'l See You in My Dreams" for B.S.T.C. enj oyment, and Jennifer Jones stars in April 12's movie, "Song of Bernadette." A short, entitled "Ava Maria , " will also be featured on this date. In securing these top films from New York the committee has two obj ectives in mind. These are to increase weekend activities on College Hill and to provide mor e entertainment for both students and faculty. Four Licensed Projectionists B.S.T.C. is fortunate in having four licensed proj ectionists, mainly through the efforts of Mr. Charles Henrie, head of the college Visual Education Department. In late January John Bushy, Richard Dietz, William Snyder , and Mr. Henrie took the proj ectionist test in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Results of this test proved satisfactory and Class "D" licenses have been issued to these four people. Although these proj ectionists are ¦handicapped in being forced to stop the film run at times to change from one reel to another, the film continuity is not strained. Naturall y, a break in film often necessitates stoppage and reloading of the reel. However, these stops are not the fault of the jr oje ctionists, contrary to popular belief at B.S.T.C. Planning Now for Next Year Plans are already being made and dates set on the fall semester calendar for more and oven better movies to be shown in Carver Hall Auditorium during the 1954-55 college year. Tickets On Sale ' For Annual Ral ly-;* More than 1200 direct mailing pieces announcing the Eighth Annual Sales Rally sponsored by the Bloomsburg State Teachers College have been mailed to communities in Eastern Pennsylvania during the past week. This year 's event , which is expected to attract the biggest audience in the history of the aff air , will be held Thursday evening, March 4th in the Carver Auditorium at eight o'clock. Individuals who have attended the rally within the past two years, secretaries of local Chambers of Commerce, and superintendents of schools and high school principals throughout the area received the announcements. Th e Bloomsbu rg and Berwick Rotary Clubs have accepted an invitation to attend a pre-Rally dinner in the College dining room at 6:30 p.m. The Rotary Club of £!atawissa has also been invited to attend the dinner. Dr. Richard T. Parson s, president of Lock Haven State Teachers College 'and District Governor of Rotary, will represent Rotary International at the dinner. Large blocks of ti ckets have already been secured by Chambers of Commerce in Berwick, Bloomsburg, and Mt. Carmel, while numbers of area businessmen and managers of retail stores havo asked for tickets for their sales staff and store personnel. Featured speakers for the 1954 Sales Rally are Jennings Randolph, assistant to the president of Capit al Airlines, and Les Giblin, dynamic, nationally-known sales personality. Mr. Randolph is a former member of the United States Congress, having represented West Virginia for 14 years in the House of Representatives. Mr. Giblin is known as the founder of the famous Les Giblin Clinic, and is one of the great sales training instructors in the United States. He is rated as one of the top ten sales speakers in America. Mr. Giblin is author of the publication How to Harness Human Nature, and several books , The Sales Craft Handbook and Clerk Craft. In addition to this, he brings over twenty years of actual selling experience to his listeners. BSTC Cooperates in Valid ation of Test The Bloomsburg State Teachers College is cooperating with the University of Chicago in the validation of two new forms of college level tests of General Educational Development for use in the armed forces education program. As one of the steps in the program, sixty science maj ors at Bloomsburg recently completed a battery of tests in the interpretation of reading material in the Natural Sciences under the direction of Dr. E. Paul Wagner, Professor of Psychology. The construction of the tests is a service rendered in the interest of expanding educational opportunities for both men in the service and veterans. The tests are being tried out and standardized on students in cooperating institutions all over the country from February 1 until March 15, 1954. In order to complete the testj given to sixty Bloomsburg science majo rs, six testing sessions of two hours each were required. When the results of the local tests are compared with the national norms, a steady educational and intellectual growth in the Natural Sciences is indicated from the freshman year to the senior year. Bloomsburg sophomores rank above the national average. Dr. Wagner said today that the college next plans to give tests in the field of English, testing primarily the correctness and effectiveness of expression. ;j Olympian Features Student Wri tings Your 1954 Olympian will present to you a variety of material — a ' variety which we will not attempt to evaluate for you, for that is your j ob. The merit of any literary work lies with the reader. Because of Jts variety, however, we feel confident that there is something in the forthcoming Issue to inter- / est evoryone. The Olympian for 1954 will , f or the most part , be new and original. The cover will be strikingly new ; the material will be new; many of the staff members are now to their work; and to almost half the student body the Olympian Itself will bo a now experience . There are certain things that you as the readers should.-' understand about the mazaztne/ First, It Is the only literary publication ( Continued on page 4) PACE SETTERS The Eyes Have It! Something new has been added at the Benj amin Franklin Laboratory ! A reading machine has been put into use for the purpose of increasing student reading speed. Put out by the Science Research Associates, the machine is electronically controlled and employs a psychological approach to accomplish its purpose. The material to be read is placed in position and a shutter is dropped at the top. Then a certain speed is set at which the shutter will move down over the page, covering the material above and leaving only the material below exposed. At first the rate is set so that the student can easily finish the reading by the time the shutter reaches the bottom of the page. This makes practical use of the principle that the student should never feel defeated since inferiority complexes could easily develop as a result. For instance, if a student could read at a rate of 200 words per minute, the speed would be set at 200. Then , after an initi al test, the speed is gradually increased, and with it the student's reading rate. The studen t realizes when using this machine that he must concentrate on what he is reading, for he is unable to go back and re-read the material. In this way, comprehension is usually improved also. This is another aim of the machine, for speed reading alone means nothing. To check on comprehension, questions are included at the end of each reading selection and the students are expected to follow a certain pattern in answering. If the comprehension is normal , there should be no difficulty in answering what is asked; if there is a lack , more attention is placed on improving the student' s understanding of what he reads. This machine is able to accomplish a great deal in accelerating reading, and the motivating factor is strong. The will to "beat the machine" of ten urges the student to improve his reading speed, and the results will help him in many ways. In time, the laboratory school may even become famous for its speedy readers ! Today ' s Beginners . . . Tomorrow 's Lifesavers Everyone is aware of the Benj amin Franklin Laboratory School located across from Navy Hall, but so few of us can visualize the time these teachers devote to both their pupils and student teachers. Day after day, these elementary teachers increase reasoning ability, teach sportsmanship, and build character. These teachers realize their success cannot be measured by the knowledge a child may gain from books alone, but also from the useful skills he can master. With this thought in mind , a swimming program was started several years ago in which separate classes were held for the boys and girls. As a resu lt , swimming classes are held every Thursday afternoon between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. in Centennial Gymnasium. Under the current Junior Life Saving program, the fifth and sixth grade pupils are divided into two main sections according to ability. About fifty-nine pupils participate, of which 95 per cent can now swim. One group ot swimmers meets at 3:00 p.m.; another group meets at 3:30 p.m. These groups are also sub-divided to promote faster progress and provide individual instruction. Miss Janet A. Hughes, a senior elementary education student who hails from Bangor, has instructed these swimming classes for several years. Other college students who wish to maintain their Red Cross Instr uc tor 's Badge and student teachers assigned to the fifth and sixth grades regularly assist in continuing this program. The swimming sessions of these children must be observed to appreciate the progress being made by these beginners. Thirteen pupils were awarded their Junior Life Saving badge in the 1952-53 school year, proving that children can become adept at this sport . Mr. Warren I. Johnson, sixth grade teacher, and Mr. Russell F. Schleicher, fifth grade teacher, are responsible for the interest in this program. Under their supervision, a Parent's Day for observation was held last fall Which was attended by a number of parents. Another demonstration is planned for May, but a definite date had not yet been announced. Mr. Johnson , Mr. Sleicher, and Miss Hughes are to be commended for their efforts. Thus, by the guidance of these elementary teachers, tomorrow's citizens will be able to face their problems more confidently. Each of us can profit from this example, especially when we think that our work is of little significance to a child or to the school as an organization. We must remember that we mold a child's life not only from the book, but from an all-around educational standpoint. Two Plane Flights Will Be Scheduled S.C.A. Will Conduct Mid-Wee k Services Two films were shown at the last meeting of the Aviation Club. The first was on Jet Engines, and the second was on Aerodynamics. There are gas modeled , U controlled planes available for use by anyone in the Aviation Club. The Link Trainer, which is a pre-flight training device, will be ready for use in the near future . Two plane flights are getting organized. The first will be a trip to the Lock Haven Piper Cub Aircraft Corporation some Saturday. The second will be an airplane flight scheduled for some time after Easter. Committees are working on these flights. Mr. Sterling is the advisor for the Aviation Club. • Twenty minute mid-week Lenten Services will again be sponsored by the Student Christian Association each Wednesday during Lent beginning at 12:30 P.M. in Carver Hall Auditorium. The college fellowship of each local church will conduct the worshio for one of these services. The first service will be held on Wednesday, March 3, with the Lutheran Student Association in charge of the devotions. Reverend Singer , who recently came to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church from Altoona, will pronounce the benediction. Students of any denomination are welcome to attend these Wednesday devotions. (Ge nera l £>ta ff NEWS nobert Lnwrenro Barbara Bucher AIIob Eyer Doi'l g Brown Nnnoy Wrl aht Arlone ltnntfo Mnr jorii! 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' C fl?tS.kl Wa lter KOJSIOSKI Joh<)"11 Matlk«wlt« ««"«"! »«»<"™ CI RCULATION Mi ldred Krtol Shirley Yencli n Ho lloy Smith Mo!Ho Hnrter Dorli Brown Aver y Willlami J ean Nausliton Patricia Dori oy Mar garet Duttlnuer Mar tlo Molohon Janice Truicott Mloko y Gra ff FEATURE Nnnoy Hydn Bertie Knouao Harriot Link Mnr y Jano TrofHger JJIleon Gerouk y Roberto Hondrlokson Mart ha Stnrvntow ConnJo Ozal nt 1'atrlola Dorsoy Mlokoy Oroff Sue Oiborn Mnrlon Durlok ° TYPI8T1 Gloria Buckle y Martin Molchnn Joan Nmishton Johanna Llpk o Barbara TuoUwood Douglni Staiiffer KtUatieth Adami Alberta Somantkl Stanley Kianiinak Krank Ounyiiold By Joan Cur lla Walle r Hall News Waller Hall, fourth floor , certainly had its lucky streak on the Spring is here with balmy breezes, 19th of February. Room 432 was Runny noses, juicy sneezes, showered with blessings. The two What care I for germ dispersion, happiest girls in the dorm are for diversion ! Joanie Christie, our Co-ed of the At this time of the year I always Year, and Evelyn Weaver, who refeel poetic. It won't happen often, ceived a diamond ring from her I assure you. Well, what shall we "Man of the Year." Congratulatalk about this time—or should I tions, Christie, and loads of happisay whom shall we talk about? ness to you, Evie. Many guests to Waller Hall this Best I take myself up to that "friendly college on the hill" to week-end were impressed with the see what gorgeous creature is hospitality of our girls. They think we have the friendliest co-eds on wearing what fabulous creation. Ahhhh—there goes Bunny Bow- our campus. A group of our girls were reminman hopping to Dramatic Club in a real blue cotton tweed dress iscing the other evening after dintrimmed with black velvet and jet ner about the pet hamster Jinny buttons. A black velvet rose at the Scrimgeour cared for last year. We throat gives the proper touch of certainly had loads of fun with the spring. little rascal. But Jinny and her Olive Jean Fedrigon was sport- roomie still remember the time he ing about the library in a red-and- chewed Webs t er 's Dictionary. gray plaid wool dress. The simple Shakespeare, Keats , Shelley ? lines from the mandarin collar No, they don 't reside in Waller terminate at the hips in stand-out Hall, but last weekend you 'd never pockets. Very pretty and very know it. A group of budding young poets were Feally trying to achieve sleek. Wool seems t o be "it" and Mary glory and fame by writing a few Ann Martz is no one to lag behind. sonnets. However.this brain-rackHer coral two-piece wool j ersey is ing task was not voluntary—it was snappy and neat with little Peter all part of a lit. student's assignPan collar topping an Eisenhower ments. j acket. My how patriotic ! Tina Valente ( commonly known Arnie Garinger stole my thunder as T.V.) celebrated her nineteenth in the last issue for I was going to birthday last week with a "surmention the Big Boys' fr at j ackets prise" party given to her by the but forgot it in the mad rush. Next Rinky Dinks. Bernie Butz 's only time , Arnie , please stick to your comment about the whole affair gossip and let me have my clothes. was, "Gee, that coconut was good. " Has anybody here seen Bertha ? No, that doesn't sound quite right either—oh well, you know what I Did you know th at second floor has mean. The j ackets are nice, any- a group of Bertha 's? That still way, and one certainly can 't miss has Mr. Rygiel guessing! "Those fabulous Ice Capades!" them screaming across campus. Big Jack Rittenmeyer looked This was the comment expressed good last Sunday in his powder by the girls who traveled with the blue sweater and Indian haircut. B Club to Hefshey last Saturday Speaking of weekend visitors , to view the 1954 Ice Capades. Uncle Burley wore a beautiful Ox- Gracie Histed is still wondering, ford grey suit and black knit tie. however, why they didn 't give out Jim Ciavaglia forgot "civie" sox Bobby Specht for a souvenir. Oh, well, Gracie, that's life. and had to wear olive drabs. Connie Ozalas and Mary Jane Did my comment on porke-pies start something ? I saw Mike Miller better be guarded or they 're Drewett sporting a dark brown likely to t ransfer to "Lafayette." pancake last week-end. Was it to The girls are still exclaiming over the wonderful time they had at the hide your haircut, Mike? Let's see , what new storm blew "frat party" last weekend. through the world of fashion lately. Oh, how could I forget , pink! Athenaeum Memb er s Your choice of pink shades depends entirely upon your personality, Plan for Program s that is whether you 're quiet or shocking. To tell you the truth , I The last meeting of the Athenbelieve the fashion designers think aeum Club was in the form of a most of the women are shocking, record program. Its purpose was for shocking pink seems to be out- for music appreciation. Several standing in the feminine color types of records were played, and wheel and I do mean outstanding. there was no speaker. Beige suits, dresses , and coats are The next meeting will be in the being cultivated with splashes of form of a report on Tchaikovsky, coral and azure blue. Yellow is under the direction of an appointed making a come back only this time committee. The members of the it's more mustardy than sun- committee will give explanations beamy. Looks like a brigh t spring on the various selections of the ahead! Nutcracker Suite. And now if you don 't mind ,ll'I The meetings for the rest of the wheeze myself home to enjoy an school year have been planned. At exciting evening with anti-hista- one of the meetings, Mr. Ray Calamine and aspirin. Dud-by ! brese of Bloomsburg radio station WHLM, will be guest speaker. Mr. Fenstemaker will also speak at one BSTC Band Concert of the meetings, and a motion picture on the various instruments of Planned for April the orchestra will be shown. Miss Most of us seem to think that Waldron is the adviser of the club. our Maroon and Gold Band hibernates from one football season to He, who will not reason , is a the next, but during the winte^ it bigot; he, who cannot, is a fool ; is transformed into a concert band. and he, who dares not , is a Several new members from the slave. January freshman class have en—William Drummod tered, and the enrollment has increased to forty-two members. The new music that you might A student's irayer have heard is being rehearsed for a concert to be given on April 8 in "Now I lay me down to rest , our ten o'clock assembly. If all Before I take tomorrow's test goes well and the concert is well If I should die before I wake, received , a few outdoor evening I shall have no more tests to concerts may be given this spring. take!" • ? * Mr. Miller has sent seven applications to the Selection Committee The more we study, the more we of the Collegiate Band Concert to know. The more we know, the be held at Bucknell in April with more we forget. The more we forEric Leidzen conducting. Here 's get, the less we know. The less we hoping all seven are chosen to rep- know, the less we forget. The less resent B.S.T.C. in the Collegiate we forget , the more we know. So Band. why study ? Science Club Hear s Talk on Audiom eter The Science Club held its regular semi-monthly meeting on Thursday, February 11, at 3 P.M., in Room 8, Science Hall. Club members were urged to obtain allocation slips at the Book Store and make arrangements for their allocation of club dues. After the regular business meeting, the president, Oren Baker, turned the program over to the program chairman , Robert Blyler, who introduced the speaker. This was Richard Deitz, a member of the Science Club. Mr. Deitz demonstrated the audiometer, a device for testing auditory acuity. Day Women 's News Freshman members of the Day Women 's Association held elections on Tuesday , February 7, for their official board representatives. Nominees for this office were Alice Eyer, Alice Fegley, Nancy Hyde, Carol Nearing, and Arlene Rando. The girls elected for the j ob were , Alice Eyer and Carol Nearing. Thi s semester especially seems to find the girls "cooking something up." For those who haven 't investigated, the day pirls have a three-in-one kitchen unit at their disposal. This includes a stove , sink , and refrigerator combination. At almost any time of the day you can find someone in the kitchen. Early in the morning water begins to boil for those who missed their tea and crackers at home. At noon the smell of hamburgs, chili, or spaghet ti fills the air for those desiring a hot lunch. The girls often bring odd dishes and pieces of silverware to add to their kitchen equi pment. On February 19 the Day Women 's Organization sent flowers to the home of Shirley Eveland , a senior, upon the death of her father. Miss Waldron and the day women would like to express their sincere sympathy at this time. A covered dish banquet was held on February 24 in the Day Women's Room. The menu consisted of meat loaf , baked corn, pickled cabbage, scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs and dessert. Miss Ranson, former dean of the day girls, was the guest of honor. Girls attending were: Carolyn Yost , Joyce Lundy, Hope Horne, Elain e Yeager , Nan Ebersole, Faith Eun son , Carol Nearing, Shirley Thomas, Pat O'Brien, Joyce Chapin, Shirley Redline, Irene Sones, Arlene Rondo, Joanne Dau ber, Patricia Hartman, Elaine Fowler, Pat Bartges, Feme Soberick, Bertie Knou se, Alice Ey er , Glori a Buckley, Allene Burlingame, Janet Ree se, Alice Fegley, Pat Dorsey, Beverly Hough, Dorothy Milewski, Yvonne Zeisloft, Ann Difron , Mary DePaul, Carol Shuman , Earla Myers, Nancy Oberdof , Joanne Gordner, Dorothy Diltz, Molly Hippensteel, Betty Vanderslice, Marcia Cedor, Pat Makowski , Marilyn Ru th, Janet Wint erst een, Lovell Lindenmuth, Ruth Ann Fry, Peggy Lou Noll, Marion Bogardus, Mary Ru th Dr eibelbis , Margie Walters, Barbara Bucher, Margaret Walters , Edna Keim, Jean Levan, Rachel Williams, Nancy Wright , Edith Stackhouse, Joanne Heisley, and Nancy Hyde. Selective Service Test Scheduled for 4th Week in April All eligible students who intend to take the Selective Service Qualification Test in 1954 should file applications at onco for the April 22 administration , Selective Service National Headquarters advised today. An application and a bulletin of information may be obtained at any Selective Service local board. Following instructions in the bulletin , the student should fiU "but his application immediately and mail it in the special envelope provided. Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight , March 8, 1954. Early filing will be greatly to the student's advantage. Results will be reported to the student's Selective Service local board of juri sdiction for use in considering his deferment as a student , according to Educational Testing Service, which prepares and administers the College Qualification Tost. t jfflaroo n anb <@olt) PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY AND fOR t TKS STUDENT S OF BLOOMBBU HO STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Edit or-i n-Chief — Harriet Williams Business Mana ger — Charle s Andre ws Senior Editorial Board — Stophen Wolfe , Betty Hoover. Feme Soberick J unior Editorial Board — Nanc y Sue Williams , J o Anne Hester , Charlotte Rumma ge DEPARTMENTAL HEADS News Edito r Feature Typing Photo gra phy.... Columnists Alton Schmidt Jo an Christie Alberta Semanski Kei th McKay Arnie Qaringer Sports Editor.. Circulation Exchan ge G.I. Mail Fashions Bill Bltner Vir ginia Scrimgeo ur Edna Kelm Thomas Johnson J oan Curilla Huskies Trampled By Millersville Husky Teams Show Excellent Record An outstanding record has been Millersville Marauders made it written by inter-collegiate athletic thirteen in a row when they took teams at Bloomsburg State Teachthe Huskies to task in a one-sided ers College during the past seven tally of 97-60 at the Lancaster years, according to statistics comCounty Institution last Saturday piled by President Harvey A. Andnight. The Huskies were taken in russ. Since a comprehensive sports stride by Millersville in their quest program was resumed following for th e Teachers College crown. World War II, Husky teams in The only thing that stands in their f ootball , basketball, and baseball way is a game with West Chester have won 72 percent of their conto be played on the floor of the tests. The actual log shows 147 Golden Rams. The record of the wins, 59 losses, and 2 ties. Football leads the way with 49 Marauders at the time of this writing is 16 wins in 19 starts. The victories, nine defeats, and one tie. three they dropped were to top The powerful Huskies turned in ranking competition like St. Jos- th eir firs t undefeated season in eph' s of Philadelphia, LaSalle of history in 1946 when they steamthe same city, and Villanova , rollered nine rivals and tied Calianother Philadelphia area college. fornia Teachers for the unofficial Bloomsburg was the thirteenth championship of the State TeachTeacher's College to fall prey to ers Colleges of Pennsylvania. In 1951, another Husky grid machine that win-hungry aggregation. The Huskies never were in the rolled eight straight victories and ball game as Millersville jumped won the first official grid title of off to a 13 point advantage before the Pennsylvania State Teachers the locals could score their first College Conference. Other Maroon and Gold football goal from the field . Little Kenny Workeiser set the scoring pattern teams were runners-up for the f or his teammates as he dropped mythical conference crown in 1947 in 29 points. Workeiser is the and 1950, while the 1953 eleven League's leading scorer, and, be- ranked third in the state-wide yond a doubt, one of the best play- tutor loop. Varsity basketball, which showers in Teacher's College competied a record of 25 wins in 52 games tion. In the second quarter Coach during the seasons of 1947, 1948, Harold Shelly in an effort to get and 1949, has improved its record his team back on the scoring ways, during the past four seasons, inserted a team of sophomores and Husky cage combinations winning freshmen which started to click 44 of 68 tilts. The 1952-53 Husky and at one time had Millersville's dribblers won the Pennsylvania lead whittled to nine points, but State Teachers College Conference settled for a half-time deficit of 13. championship with a 10-2 slate in It was Big Len Kozick doing the circuit competition. Husky baseball teams have also scoring for the defending champs, and he enj oyed a great evening as had considerable success, winning he scored 28 points. Kozick was 54 of 79 games during the past also a big factor in the defensive seven seasons. An unusual record department , grabbing rebounds off was achieved in 1949 when the both boards. No other Husky was Maroon and Gold diamond crew able to get into the double figure turned in twelve straight victories for the first undefeated season scoring column. since the 1939 campaign . When the Huskies started the Seven years of achievement in second half they were met by a scoring barrage issued by the intercollegiate athletics is the reMarauders and, by the close of the sult of the policies developed by period, were way out of the game. the Faculty Committee on AthPoor ball handling mixed with bad letics, of which John A. Hoch is passes were a big factor in the the chairman. Sound coaching, Huskies' failure to give Millersville good material, and support from any exciting moments. The Husk- alumni and friends of the College ies turned the ball over to Millers- have also been instrumental in helping the Huskies to write one ville no less than 20 times. By the time the fourth quarter of the sta t e's outstanding records came around, the College Hill Lads in the field of intercollegiate athwere so far out of the game that letics. Coach Shelly had to experiment with his bench strength in an effort to salvage something for the Players Trained at evening 's experience. Then in the fourth quarter the only bright spot BSTC Are Coaches in the scoring department occurred In Many Locations when Kozick was forced to leave The ranks of schoolboy coaches the game on fouls. It wasn 't till mid-way in the fourth quarter and in Pennsylvania and neighboring the Marauders had a comfortable states have been increased in re35 point lead that the victors made cent years by a number of former athletes who won the plaudits of any substitutions. area fans while wearing the Maroon and Gold of Bloomsburg State Teachers College athletic teams. Although the list of Bloomsburg alumni who are now coaching is by no means complete, there is an Newman Club The Newman Club of B.S.T.C. indication that the College is makmet February 15 at the Parish ing a substantial contribution to House of St. Columba's on Iron the coaching profession. A number of former Husky grid Street. A business meeting was held during which Bill Ottaviani , stars are now teaching football Louise LaSorsa, Mr. Rygiel, and fundamentals to high school squads Father Burke were appointed to a in Pennsylvania. Included in the nominating committee for the new list are Paul Slobozien, Garfield club officers. Candidates for offices Junior High School, Johnstown; are : President, Joan Christie; vice Wayne Von Stetten and George president, Don Paralis; secretary, Johns, Coatesville; James Reedy , Louise LaSorsa ; treasurer, Hubert Highspire ; Billy Dugan , MontgomSmoczynski. Elections will be held ery ; Thomas Donan , Columbia; Rodney Morgans, South Williamat the next meeting. A nationwide essay contest on sport ; George Reck, Perkiomen the subj ect of "The Dignity of Prep ; John Babb, Hughesville; Man" is being sponsored by college David Evans , Sinking Springs ; Newman Clubs. Club members are Daniel Parrell and Larry Mussoline, Hazleton ; Mario Berlanda, welcome to enter this contest. The B.S.T.C. chapter will honor Upper Moreland Twp.; Charles Cardinal Newman on Sunday, Feb- Kazmerovicz, West Pottsgrove ruary 28, by receiving Holy Com- Twp., John Czerniakowski, Doylesmunion in a body at the 8:30 Mass town ; Frank Luchnick, Palmerton; at St. Columba Church. A com- Joseph Apichella , Mt. Carmel Camunion breakfast will be served tholic H. S.; and Ardelle Ziegenfuse, Huntington. following the Mass. Several one - time Bloomsburg L. S. A. Lutheran students met at. their gridders are coaching in other regular suppeer-meeting on Febru- states : Thomas Schukis, Clayton, ary 15 In the basement of St. N. J.; Angelo Albano, Burlington , Matthew's Church . After a short N. J.; Louis Gabriel , Woodbridge, worship service conducted by Glor- N. J.; Willis Swales, Hillside, N. J.; ia Benner and Pat Edwards, Pas- George Paternoster , Pittman , N. J.; tor Singer spoke to the group on M a t t h e w Maley, Pleasantville, "Helping Others. " The next meet- N. J.; Joseph Zahora , Cape May, ing will be on March 1. N. J.; and George Menarick , Kinard , Florida. Reformed Mooting Former Husky basketball standStudents of the Reformed Church group met in the Reformed Church outs are teaching shooting, dribon February 15, where they saw bling, and other cage techniques to the first of a series of movies on eager pupils In Pennsylvania high "Christian Viewpoint of Living." schools. The list includes Robert Andrews, Bedford ; Elmer Krelser, 8. C A. S.C.A. held a regular meeting on Columbia; Michael Evans, StroudsFebruary 18 In the social rooms of burg; Billy Dugan, Montgomery ; Science Hall. A worship service William Byham , Downlngton ; John was followed by a short business Mlncemoyer, Hughesvllle ; Joseph meeting. Refreshments were then Chesney, Nether-Providence; and Thomas Reed, Kingston. served, News Brief s . . Invitations to Tourney Issued Invitations have been extended to more than thirty high schools to participate in the Twenty-seventh Annual High School Invitation Basketball Tournament to be held at Bloomsburg State Teachers College, beginning March 5 and 6 and continuing until March 20. John A. Hoch, director of the popular cage tourney, said that additional invitations would be extended , mainly to Class A high schools during the next two weeks. At legist eighteen Class C teams have expressed an active interest in the 1954 meet, although invitations will be sent to only sixteen of the schools. Because some of the interested high schools are still involved in league play and consideration for loop championships, tourney officials will have to delay invitations until league races are settled. Four Class A teams were mailed bids late last week—Mt. Carmel, Palmerton, Pl ains , and Carbondale. Tourney officials are still hopeful of filling the Class A bracket with eight contenders. Since the title in the Lackawanna, North Schuylkill and Wyoming Valley Leagues is still in the balance, nothing has been heard from teams in those loops. Nine Class B teams have asked for consider a tion , including Mifflinburg, St. Edward's, of Shamokin; Shickshinny, Min ersville, la st year's Class B champions; Frackville, Schuylkill Haven, Renova, Edwardsville, and Larksville. In Class C, always the hottest bracket , invi tations have been mailed to Wilkes-Barre Township, Catawissa, Turnpike, Whi t e Haven, Roaring Greek Valley, Tremont , Butler Township, Ringtown, Nuremberg, Con-Cen, Rock Glen, Scott Township, Montgomery, Nicholson , Falls-Overland, Cressona, and Foster Township. Class C eliminations begin Friday night, March 5, at six o'clock , and continue until eight of the sixteen entries are eliminated. Golden Avalanche Falls to Huskies A small Wednesday night crowd witnessed the return game between the visiting Kutztown Golden Avalanche and the Bloomsburg Huskies. The game, played in Centennial Gym, w as Bloom all th e way with the Mountaineers leading only 1-0 in the eai ly moments of the game. The game was slow at the start with Kutztown only able to score on two foul shots until the closing seconds of the period when they made their first basket. The Huskies took advantage of this and ran up the score. Len Kozick and Joe Ondrula were the big guns for the Shellymen scoring 19 and 18 points respectively. The quarter closed with the Huskies leading 17-4. In the second period Kutztown rallied and cut the Bloom lead to eight points, 20-12, but this didn 't last long as the Hardwood Huskies poured on the steam, thereby moving to a 31-15 half-time advantage . John Karo, shifty guard , made a long one-hand push-shot just as the buzzer sounded denoting the end of the half. Again in the third quarter the visitors staged an uprising only to be overcome by a Bloom surge. The Berks County Tutors were led by Roger Cocivera, who entered the game as the second highest scorer in the State Teachers College Conference. During the game Bloomsburg 's "Jittery " Joe Ond .rula, formerly in third place in the individual scoring race, went ahead of Cocivera with his display of 18 points. The Huskies pulled to a 20 point lead In the final period and were never threatened again. It was during this period that Ondrula and Cocivera had their personal duel. Each man tried to equal or better the other 's performance and in the end , "Jittery Joe" came out on top much to the pleasure of the home-town fans. Coach Harold Shelly cleared the bench in the final minutes, giving all the boys a chance to play. The game ended with the final score reading 75 - 56 in favor of the Huskies. High School baseball coaches who played the diamond sport at BloomsTbur g are Henry Brunn , Heilwood; William Byham, DownIngtown ; Richard Hummel, Selinsgr ovo , and John Mincemoyer , Hughesvllle, ______ . . . SPORTS SCUTTLEBUTT by BILL BITNER TOURNAMENT'TEAMS SELECTED . . . . The teams for the twentyseventh annual High School Basketball Invitation Tournament have been released by the Tournament Director, Mr. John Hoch. About thirtytwo years ago here at Bloomsburg, a gentleman by the name of George Meade promoted the first of this series which has continued down through the years with a brief intermission during the war years. In the first tournament, which had the primary purpose of getting high school male students on the campus and interested in enrolling in what was then the Normal School, there were only four teams entered in the first tournament which lasted only one day. This year we have 28 teams in the three divisions. The tournament ran for quite a few years with just four, fi ve and six entries until the thirties when the idea really caught fire. During the pre-war days, the tournament included as many as sixteen teams, which saw the visiting high school lads housed at one of the downtown hotels and fed in the college dinuig room. This plan was interrupted by the war, but was resumed again in the spring of 1947 when John ^loch became the Huskies' publicity director. Since that time the tournament has included as many as 34 teams but seems to be more manageable with 32 or less. During this time the tournament prizes have more than made the effort worthwhile. The individual division trophy and the cheerleader awards are an addition to any high school trophy case. There are also handsome individual trophies awarded to the most valuable player as well as the all-tourney teams of ten players. The followingis a list of the teams expected (with their coach and league win-loss record) at this writing: CLASS C League Record Coach Team (Independent) 10-8 John Zoshais Foster Twp., Freeland 8-7 (N orth League) John Quinn Wilkes-Barre Twp. 17-2 (County Leag.) Charles Nesbit Cat awissa 7-6 (B.S.C.I.A.A. ) John Sheleman Turnpike (Mildred , Pa.) 11-4 (Mountain ) Carl Meiter White Haven 10-5 (County Leag.) Steve Talcovich Ro aring Creek Valley 12-3 (So. Schuylkill) James Clouser Tremont 9-9 (N o. Schuylkill) Paul Wolfgang Butler Twp. (Columbia) 9-7 Tho mas Grow Ringtown 15-7 (Columbia) James Brehoney Nuremburg 8-10 (Columbia) Joe Lin etty Con-Cen 9-10 (Mountain ) Ed Scheinder Rock Glenn 13-2 (Columbia) Buddy Haftman Scott Twp. 5-10 (West Branch ) Bill Dugan Montgomery 3-9 (Suburban) Falls-Overfield (Mill City) Henry Mazaleski (So. Schuylkill ) Elvin H. Kunsman Cressona 9-9 (Susquehanna) Paul Weaver Mifflinburg CLASS B St. Edwards (Shamokin) Shickshinny Miner sville Frackville Schuylkill Haven Edwardsville Larksville Hugh Gallagher G. E. Miller Peter Droskinis Steve Bobiar William Harner Benj amin Davis Chester Orseck Carbond ale Cappy Burnett Glenn Menges Win Evans Steve Pilak Mt. Carmel Palmerton Plains Shellymen Fall to Wilkes Court Five CLASS A The Wilkes College Colonels came back hard in the last period to overcome a Bloomsburg lead and go on to win by a 89 to 77 score before 1,700 fans at the Wilkes Gym. The big guns for the up-river basketeers were Len Batroney and Eddie Davis with 20 and 15 respectively. It was exPlymouth star , Eddie Davis, who put the final touch to the game by snappy dribbling and experienced ball handling. Eddie drove hard for either a bucket or two fouls, either of which was deadly. Dallas Township's Len Kozick paced Bloomsburg and the game with 24. Jerry Kopec and Joe Ondrula aided with 21. Kozick was also the main rebound threat for the Huskies. The Colonels j umped to a fine start and led the Shellymen by a 10-0 score before the down-river quintet could swish the nets. George Ralston 's team watched the Huskies return to within two points at the end of the period and come within a point at intermission, 39-38. Both teams committed many fouls in the contest with both team centers, Joe Ondrula , of B.S.T.C , and Joe Sikora , of Wilkes, making their share. Ondrula fouled out early in the third period. Ex-Plymouth hoopster Jackie Bresnahan filled in ably for Sikora in rebounding but also in personal fouls. He also concluded with four. It was a new game going into ttie second half , with Bloomsburg shooting ahead in the third period , outgunning the Wllkesmen 25-19 to lead by eigh t at the end of the stanza. The Wilkes quintet tied the game with about three minutes remaining when Davis hit for six consecutive free throws and then went ahead with a deuce from the outside. The Colonels put on a full court press and the Huskies melted. Employing ball stealing, extraordinary fast passing, and allaround razzle-dazzle play, the Colonels went on to 13 points in the last two and a half minutes, while 17-3 (Independent) 5-5 (Valley) 8-8 (So. Schuylkill) 4-7 (No. Schuylkill ) 11-2 (So. Schuylkill) 4-15 ( Valley ) 12-3 (Valley) 13-4 (Lackawanna) 8-11 (Keystone) 10-6 (Lehigh Valley ) 15-6 (Valley) Bloomsburg had to be content with two. The final tally — Wilkes 89— B.S.T.C. 77. A small crowd from Bloomsburg showed the college-on-the-hill spirit and , being led by Mary Hoffecker, Judy Stephens and Ann Ryan, did a fine j ob in cheering. They even outdid the local Colonel cheering section if there was one present. Lets do a good j ob at home in cheering as we did at Wilkes and the game will be 100% better. College Senior : "What would you advise me to read after graduation?" English Professor: "The 'Kelp Wanted' column." • * * Little Audrey nailed the bathroom door shut and then laughed and laughed because she knew her brother's fraternity was having a beer party at the house that night. * * * * * * Irate wife: "George, one of the ducks you were shooting yesterday called and left her number. " * * .* Bop Christmas Card : "Have a cool Yule and frantic first.',' * • * He was a very lucky guy . . . he had a wife and a cigarette lighter , and they both worked. Famous last words: I'll go to bed now and get up at five in the morning and do this home work. * * * "Daddy, my teacher wants me to prove that the white man is superior to the Indian , " said Johnny. "Can you help me? " "I don't think so, son. When the white man took over the country the Indians were running it. There were no taxes. The women did all the work. The men hunted and fished. And we tried to Improve on a system like that!!!" * * * "I see you 've given up teaching your wife to drive ." "Yes, we had an accident." "You did ! What happened?" "I told her to release her clutch and she took her hands off the wheel." UHdee-CuM th&s ? ? ? ? ? by Arnie Oaringer The big week-end is over ami it's back to the grind again until Easter. B.S.T.C. had some very impressive goings on. The 85th anniversary was a success. I hear the guests were very impressed with the new lounge and administrative offices. And then the Freshman Hop, Quoting Mr. Hoch, "the nicest dance in eigh t years." There was a tremendous amount of work put into that dance and Ken an.d the rest deserve all the credit that's £ /ROM Ice Cream Shoppe COMPLIMENTS Epple y's Drug Store Main and Iron Streets Bloomsburg, Pa. For t h at next Cok e, lunch .'or hoagie . . . . Gialamas try KECK'S LINEN SHOP Bloomsburg and Berwick FEST S RESTAURANT OUP OWN ICE CREAM 499 W. Main St. Where Dad Took His Girl THE TEXAS Bloomsburg D. }. 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