¦• ¦ *¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ' •s^^ j I^F ^ElflL ''' ~' season's besi Traditional Class Trees Adorn Lounge Dean of Women Named Delegate As Christmas Spirit Prevails The spirit of Christmas is everywhere at BSTC. One of the places where it prevails most is in our lounge. Once again we have the traditional class trees, shining and bri gh t, filling us with joy and anticipation of the coming holiday. The Sen#r Class tree is in the far right corner of the lounge. Its bright red balls and silver tinsel give the lounge an atmosphere of warmth and cheer. . The Juniors were the first to trim their tree, located in the left corner of the lounge. The merry laughter and smiling faces of the class members as they placed the sparkling blue balls fn the tree, revealed that they, too, h ad the Christmas spirit. The Sophomore 's tree, on the right side of the lounge, is decorated with the familiar Christmas colors of green a»d gold. Everyone was in a state of suspense and wonder as to how the Freshman Class was going to trim its tree. For several days it sat lone and bare in its corner. Was it going to remain that way for the whole Christmas season ? But, no, the freshmen were not to be left out. They trimmed their tree, and filled it with their biggest wish of the season—"A" and "B" grades for the first semester. Holiday -Spirit on Campus Shown In Various Extracurricular Activities Newman Club Dance Calendar The annual Christmas dance There will be many events taking place after Christmas vacation which should provide an incentive for many of us to stay on campus during weekends. The first Saturday afternoon after vacation, there will be a toboggan party for all students at Eagles Mere. On January 11 a Winter Sports Party will be held on campus, weather permitting. If not, there will be a Game Night in the Husky Lounge. On the basketball scene, Bloomsburg will play Cheyney STC here on January 9, and away games with Kutztown and Mansfield, Annual All-College January 16 and 19 respectively. Wrestling season goes into full Christmas Tea swing with a match on January The Social Recreation Commit- 12 at Pennsylvania Military Coltee sponsored the Annual All-Col- lege. Then the Huskies wrestle lege Christmas tea on Sunday, Lycoming College Jan. 16th, and December 9, at 3:00 p.m. It was Millersville STC on January 19 at well attended by faculty members Centennial Gym . and students who assembled in the A splash party will be held Satlobby of the Waller Hall. Christ- urday afternoon, January 12. mas records on the Hi-Fi set lent only a few highlights These a festive note to the brightly dec- of the are coming events here at orated surroundings. Spicy hot tea BSTC. was served with delicious sandwiches, peanuts, and mints. sponsored by the Newman Club was held Wednesday, December 5, in Saint Columba's school auditori um, which was gaily decorated with wreath s, bells, and crepe paper streamers. Two Christmas trees were set at the ends of the refreshment table , which was filled with Christmas cookies and cider. Committee heads for the dance were Publicity, Marie Walsh ; Decorations, Jo Ann Trettle ; Refreshments, John Galensky ; and Music, John Shaeffer and Jim Gustave. Freshmen Hold Dorm Women 's P arty Primary Election At 10:00 that evening, the Waller Hall women gathered in the Husky Lounge for their Annual Christmas party. Jo Graeber and Lynda Firmstone were in charge of the progress that opened with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, rendered by the "Four Freshmen Minus One ", Suzie Snyder , Lorraine Morlock, and Ann Tooey. A rag doll dance by Kaki Orew followed and two versions of "The Night Before Christmas" were given by Evie Gilchrist. Alycia Racht then sang two Christmas songs. Santa Claus in the person of Elaine Jakes, finally arrived from Bermuda. Mim Miller, president of the Waller Hall Association, presented gifts to Mrs. Miller, Miss Zinn, Miss Mettler, Mrs, Lorman and Mrs. McBride on behalf of the girls. Gifts were exchanged revealing On Thursday, December 6, the Freshman class held their primary election to determine candidates for their class officers. The people nominated for the offices are Sam Haupt and Dave Spahr, president ; Joe Zapach and June Locke, vice president; Joe Mascioli, Di ck Rimple and Carl Stanitski, treasurer; Ann Peal and Susan Woods, secretary. The candidates for representatives to CCA are Dorothy Andrysick, Virginia Hardy, Eugene Malarkey and Frank Reed . The final election was held on Thursday , December 11. The results are posted on the bulletin boards near the Husky Lounge. everyone 's Christmas Spirits and many cries of surprise echoed through the lounge. After gifts were exchanged , refreshment of hot chocolate and cake were Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Dean of Women and President of the Faculty Association at BSTC, was named a delegate to the Ninth Annual Conference on Teacher Education and Professional Standard held in the Nittany Lion Inn at State College on November 30 and December 1. Dean Miller's appointment was made by T. Stuart Willi am s, President of the Northeastern Convention District of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. The conf eren ce fe atu red t he general theme "Looking Ahead", with addresses by prominent state educators, including Dr. Ralph Rackley, Dean of the College of Education, Pennsylvania State University. Specific topics included: "How We May Improve Teacher Competence"; "What Can We Do To Obtain and Hold an Adequate Supply .of Good Teachers"; and "How Can Public Understanding of Good Schools and Good Teachers Be Brought About?" Twenty-Two Students Awarded Scholarships and Grants in Assembly Hel p Fight TB ^OirSime ^Cr^in ^i Buy Christmas Seals "The Magic Touch" Proves Big Success . The Sophomore Cotillion was held in Centennial Gymnasium, Friday evening, December 7. It's theme was "The Magic Touch." Music was provided by Mel Ater and his orchestra. As the guests entered, they were welcomed by Bob Gower and RachEighty High Schools ael Snav ely, official hosts. They then proceeded to the receiving Included in Visits line where they were presented to Dr. Harvey Andruss by Carl JaDean Hoch announced recently netka, president of the sophomore that approximately eighty high class. Others to appear in the reschools have been visited by a ceiving line were : Mrs. Harvey Ancommittee of faculty members druss. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoch, since the annual visitation day in Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Mr. and October. A large number of the Mrs. Jack Yohe, Mr. and Mrs. faculty have participated in a pro- George Stradtman, Patrick Golgram which is designed to present den, Nancy Herman, Patricia Anthe opportunities in the teachin g tonio, Louise Campbell, and P aul profession and BSTC to high Spahr. school seniors. Dean Hoch also Unusual decorations were destated that this committee will by the decoration commitvisit approximately seventy more veloped , tee under the direction of Jane schools in the early months of Ott and Ken Swatt. Both an out1957 door and an indoor scene were preJanuary Freshmen sented within the confines of the Ninety-four applicants for ad- gymnasium. These scenes were mission for the second semester separated by a cleverly designed and September 1957 took the first arch of crepe paper. in a series of qualifying examinaDuring intermission the guests tions for admission on December were entertained with selections 1. Of these twenty-eight applied rendered by Alycia Racht. The for admission January 28, 1957. guests also participated in singing Ten former students have been re- "Silent Night" and "Winter Wonadmitted to BSTC. Late applicants derland." should increase this total to 50. Refreshments consisting of punch Withdrawals to date total nearly and Christmas cookies were served 25, a larger number than during under the direction of Beth Sprout , 1955-56. Most of these are caused chairman of the refreshment comby financial problems or academic mittee. difficulties. The large crowd and favorable comments were indicative of the success of this social event . Miss Barbar a Lentz Crowned Queen Perky Barbie Lentz graciously accepted the crown of Varsity Queen for the second time during her four years here at BSTC, at the Varsity Club's annual dance held on Monday evening, November 19. Miss Lentz, representing the senior class, was chosen from four very attractive candidates: Bobbi Creamer of the junior; Lorraine Basso of the sophomore ; and Ginny Hardy of the freshman. Each of the girls was escorted by a senior boy representing each of the four maj or sports here on campus. They were Joe Malczyk, Len Kozick, Bo Rainey, and Dick Strine. During intermission, the queen was crowned by Charles Puckey, president of the club. At this time refreshments were served. Gaycolored dresses and happy faces were the setting as a large crowd danced to the music of the . "Smoothies." served. The party lasted until midnight, when the weary girls returned to the dorm, stopping to sing Christmas carols in the firetower. Scholarships and grants amounting to $1,300 were awarded to twenty-two students in a recent assembly. The scholarships are given twice a year, with a greater amount given in the second semester . Dr. Kimber C. Kuster, chairman of the faculty committee on scholarships and grants, explained the sources of the funds. Dr. Andruss presented the president's scholarship to Ray Hargreaves, Scranton; an award from the class of 1951 to Stanley Covington, Langhorn, and a gift of a former faculty member to Jane Ann Smit h , Wilkes-Barre. He then presented the grants from the Community Store to Adam James, Northumberland; Louis Marsilio, Hazleton ; Ann Yurges, Shenandoah;-Charles Loughery, Glenside; Joseph Stancato, Hazleton ; Woodrow Rhodes, Boyertown ; Edward Watts. Jenkintown ; Charlotte Cropf , Northumberland; Nancy Ruluff , Middleburg; Charles Riegel. Sunbury ; Ruby Roush, Northumberland, and Margaret Brinser, Harrisburg. Dr. E. H. Nelson, president of the College Alumni Association then presented the R. Bruce Albert Memorial Scholarship to Carl Janetka, Hatboro. The General Alumni Association Scholarships to M ary Tier , Croydon; and Kim Waftl , Milton. Gifts from the classes of 1950, 1952 and 1954 were presented to Louise Campbell, Lewistown; Marjorie Morson, Bryn Mawr; Patricia Pollock, Danville, and Robert Murray, Liverpool. Mr. John Hoch, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Mi ss Mary Ma cdonald and Mr. Jack Yohe assisted Dr. Kuster on the faculty committee. Smith Represents Luzerne County 4*H Lucy Smith, a member of the Day Women's Association from Nescopeck represented Luzerne County at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, Illinois. It was sponsored by the Allis Chalmer Manufacturing Company. 1800 delegates from the United States as well as delegates from other countries were represented there. Lucy won the state award in vegetable gardening, one of the many phases of 4-H work. The Vfcrslty Queen, Miss Barbara Lentz, center, and her court. ftS^ "Stii^ffeif Elaine J akes Has Poems Entered in Poetry Annual Haroon and (gold Editor , RAY R. SEITZ Assistant Editor ,MARY GALATHA Editorial Board RICHARD MEASE , NANCY SUWALSKl , DEN1SE WENKENBACH News Editor ELOISE KAMINSKI Feature Editor ANNETTE WILLIAMS Sports Editor DON COFFMAN Secretarial Head .... '. PEGGY IYNCH Volume XXXV Circulation Editor Art Editor Business Manager Faco/fy Advisor TOM ZELINSKE BARBY HOCKENBERRY ARNIE REDBORD DR. CECIL SERONSY FRIDAY , DECEMBER 14, 1 956 Number 7 EDITORIAL Every year during the Christmas season we are reminded at. least once that the true meaning of Christmas should not be buried under an avalanche of Christmas trees, Santa Clauses, mistletoe, and numberles s —and oftimes foolishly expensive—gifts to everybody from the family pet to the father 's boss. It's true that these traditions help to make Christmas perhaps the happiest, most beautiful time of the year and have contributed to much genuine good will and brotherhood among men. But we know 'that there is a growing danger that the significance to mankind of the birth of Christ to Mary and Joseph in a stable of Bethlehem, may be overshadowed by too much emphasis on these other holiday festivities. This year, let's dwell more upon the spiritual significance of Christmas and try to untangle ourselves a bit from the commercialized, somewhat superficial aspects of the holiday. In the same respect, we might think more about another seasonal tradition, the New Year's Resolution, which is fast becoming a new farce. It usually consists of negative promises never again to smoke, drink , swear, or indulge in the many other questionable habits of civilization. These half-hearted resolutions are never very successful; many times they are broken even before the next day. The New Year's Resolution custom began as part of man's constant struggle to improve himself. Why, then, is it so hard to keep them? Perhaps because the promises are negative in form and do not deal with really important matters, they are forgotten more easily. Instead of resolving not to do something, why can't we emphasize the positive? Why not decide to do something to improve our character or to make ourselves more interesting, better informed individuals ? We could try to be more responsible, tactful, or tolerant. Or we could attempt something more definite, like setting up a program for much-neglected personal reading, developing a new hobby or interest, or making specific plans for accomplishing some of the tasks we've always intended to do but never got around to doing. And, since a new semester begins soon, this is an excellent time to develop a timebudget in order to enj oy the most out of college life, both academically and socially. Certainly the long probation list indicates a need for better planning of study hours. Perhaps this holiday season we will be more conscious of the spiritual side of Christmas by remembering more acutely the Star over Bethlehem, the humble stable, and the Christ Child in a manger. And too, we can make more sincere, more reasonable, more positive—and more successful—New Year's resolutions. A Christm as Message from i Your CGA President : As the Christmas holidays creep up on us, all eyes turn to the calendar. We are reminded by the newspapers that there are only a few shopping days left until Christmas. Everyone's thoughts turn to December fifteenth , and the biggest vacation of the school year. Some think of spending the holidays lounging, some are looking forward to a j ob in a store or the Post Office , and some are going to use the time to brush up on work that they have been weak in . No matter what you have planned for the holidays, you can be sure that the halls of the Frienaly College will be vacant on December sixteenth. We at Bloomsburg are fortunate in living close to our college. This is a drawback at times because everyone can find an easy excuse to go home on week-ends and only a few are left to carry on the social life and participate in the events planned by the Social-Recreation Committee. However, on holidays, this means a short distance for everyone to drive. May I caution you and give a little friendly advice. TAKE YOUR TIME WHILE DRIVING HOME. Last year the newspapers carried several stories concerning college students that were Involved in automobile accidents. Several of the Btudents involved didn't make it back from the Christmas vacation ; they became National Safety Council statistics. It could happen to you. Let's all take our time going home so that we can be there to enjoy the vacation. Let me take this opjx>rtunlty to wish you all A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Very sincerely yours WILLIAM fc. KAUTZ HANUKAH . , a Jewish Holiday The National Poetry Association has accepted and have published in the Annual Anthology of College Poetry eight poems written by a BSTC j unior, Elaine Jakes. Previously Elaine had received a letter from the NPA complimenting her on four poems .she had sent in for criticism. These poems and four others, that she submitted upon request, were published in the anthology. The Annual Anthology of College Poetry is a publication devoted to poetry composed by college men and women. The poems are judged very carefully and the very best are selected to be published. Elaine, who is enrolled in the elementary curiculum, enj oys reading and writing poetry. She especially likes the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Elaine's hobby has become a more serious pastime and during the coming holidays she plans to work on more poems to be sent to Poet, which is published in Chicago. Dear Santa Claus ? ? ? *? bv JO BECHTEL Toward the end of December, close to Christmas, there is an eightday holiday celebrated by the Jews in remembrance of a miracle that took place in Palestine over 2100 years ago. In those days lived Antiochus the Syrian, a tyrant who vowed to destroy all nations but his own. Many of these nations backed to his will, but the Jews resisted him. Anthiochus tried to force them to give up their God. He desecrated their Temple in Jerusalem and ordered all their holy books burned, and with them all those who studied them. After many years of fighting, a brave Jew, Judah Maccabaeus, got back the great Temple. He was determined to cleanse it and once again dedicate it to the One God. When the cleansing was completed and the time came to kindle the eternal light in the Temple lamp, they found only one tiny cruse of oil, which couldn't possibly last more than a single night. Eight days were required to prepare fresh consecrated oil. They poured a few drops of oil from the cruse into one of the eight cups of the Temple lamp, called the Menorah, and lit it. The next day they found the wick still burning brightly, and they poured a few drops into the second Menorah cup. Each day a light was added until all eight of the Menorah cups were lit. The oil miraculously lasted through the eight days. Judas and all the people made a great celebration of the cleansing of Jihe Temple, of tueir victories over the tyrant, and of the miracle of the cruse of oil. This festival is called Hanukkah. Every year, since that first celebration, men gather in their homes to light the Hanukkah lamp. They think not only of the f ate of Antiochus and his forces, but also of other tyrants on earth who oppress the weak and impose their wills on others. Hanukkah is a very gay holiday. Gifts are exchanged and a great feasting is held. The Jewish children are given gifts including small square spinning tops which have on their sides the Hebrew letters NGHS. They stand for the Hebrew words which mean "a great miracle happened there." I am 20 years old and a junior at BSTC. Many people have told me there isn't any such person as you, but I know better. I have a big long list of things to ask for. Since I don't have any money, I want to ask you to take Dec. 13— Mae Bush don't think I'll mind leaving Stisome things to my friends and put 'Im so happy! It's almost Christ- ney. That's because I'm so popular "from Judy" on them. mas time and Santa Claus is going at home and I have a whole lot of For Miss Met tler . the school to come in only 12 more days! I boy friends. I ju st got a letter tonurse, would you please bring j ust love Christmas. Everyone is so day from Herman—he invited me some pills other than the usual happy and everyone likes everyone to go to a Christmas Eve dance at APC's? And please give Mrs. Mil- else and you can get PRESENTS! the Bucket 'o Blood. I've n ever ler a clock (twenty minutes slow ) They always say it's better to give been there, but it sounds real elite. than receive, so since 'Im big- Maybe I'll wear my green satin for her office. I think it would be real sweet hearted I let everyone g iveand re- sheath dress with the red polka dots, and my yellow strap shoes. if you brought Don McNelis and ceive. Like tests f'r instance. Herman's so sweet — he's indusWillie Cranmer A's for student yesterday— Boy. was I shocked teaching—that is one gift that I saw my schedule for next semes- trious and ambitious too. Why, he would really be appreciated. And ter and is it every going to be owns his own garbage truck alplease do something with Pete Ed- hard. Oh Man ! Let me just think ready, and he's only 35. I think ward's car so it won't stall on dark . of what I'm getting ... Nursery that's darn good for a boy who back roads. Bobby Niver would Rhymes II from Dr. Seronsy, Re- never went to college. And last like a '49 DeSoto, but I think any- cess III from Mr. Shelly, Putting Christmas he asked me to marry thing along that line would be ac- on Snowpants I from Miss Hazen, him. I was so flattered! If I ever ceptable . Coloring Easter Eggs III from Mr. did marry him, I could go to the Eloise Kaminski would like a Ulmer and Cartoons V from Mr. annual convention of "Wives of new News Editor for the Maroon Herre. I'm so worried. I'll never Garbage Collector 's in Pennsyland Gold, at least the way she be able to pass Nursery Rhymes vania "—it's held in Harrisburg. I talks sometimes, I think she'd like II—you have to decide j ust why can j ust picture me, Mrs. Mae it! And would you please bring Jack jumped over the candlestick, Bush Hinkelshort presiding over Sandy McBride, Nancy Ault, and and what the motive was for Bo all the garbage collector's wives Chick DeFebo better outlooks on Peep's sheep to get lost, and if at the convention. I'd be famous, life? They 're such awful grouches ! Miss Muffet should have been even. Joe Graeber would like a man frightened or if that was just a And then New Year's eve, I'm for the argyles she's knitting—by feminine vanity on her part. Oh, dating Percival Oliver Rishner III. the way, the sox are gray and yel- dear, I'm really going to be snow- He's nice—but a snob. I used to go low—very nice. A think Lynda ed! steady with him once. In fact, he's Firmstone would like a new roomIt will seem so nice to be going the one who made me learn how ie—the one she has now makes her home for Christmas vacation. I'll to smoke. He was very sophisticatnervous. miss everybody, of course. Espec- ed and because I was two years Now, for the things I want— ially Stiney and Charlie my dog. younger, he wanted me to look as don 't get excited, it's not too much. Mom doesn't let me bring Charlie suave as he. so he always made Fir st . I'd like a stop watch to time home with me because he's ill- me hold a lighted cigarette. I the kids in the lobby Saturday mannered. I'll cry when I leave didn't have to smoke it, of course, nighs. And I'd like a pair of foot- Charlie here with Roongo, but I ( Continued on page 5) ball shoes to wear so I can walk down the hills instead of sliding on my ear this winter . I'd lik e very much, too, a voter's registraDO MARRIAGE and COLLEGE MIX? tion card—I hardly feel legal by M. THORNTON without it. I guess that's about all I want except for some stamps so Quite a few of the students on BSTC's campus seem to be half of a I can write home for money. And Santa, be sure to give Mr. and Mrs. combination. This is very unusual, considering the comeveryone at BSTC a very merry bined cost'of an education and supporting of a family. How many of our Christmas and a happy New Year students are in favor of marriage while attending college ? All of the —even if they do say you really following answers are in response to this question. Joe Ruane, a married day student from Shamokin, said "What applies aren't. to one married student's family may not apply to another 's. Before enterJudy Love, ing college, however, I feel that the person should ask himself the following questions: While Visions of (1) Can I attend college and still provide adequately for my family ? (2) Can I attend college and still maintain the close harmony beSugar Plums • ? ? tween husband and wife that is necessary for a happy marriage ? (3) If I must work while attending college, will I be able to stand the Everyone on campus can be heard discussing what they would "grind" mentally and physically. (4) Am I willing to give up some of the luxuries of life ? like from Santa for Christmas. If the married student can answer yes to these questions, I think that Several good little BSTC students he should attend college, The education is well worth the sacrifice." have expressed these wishes: The following answer comes from Suzi Young, whose engagement to Wayne Boyer — "I would like a present in the form of a dedica- Charles Laughery will be formally announced at Christmas time. "I tion of the new dining room in think it is alright for a couple to marry while still attending college, but honor of Stiney Lumpcheck. Call I think the persons involved should have several conferences with a it the Stiney Lumpcheck Hall for minister or marriage counsellor so they will realize all the obstacles that Delinquent Chowhounds. Remem- they will have to overcome. I also think that if the couple plans a budget, ber it's better to give than re- it will avoid many money problems, which is a thorn in any college stuueniss Biuc ceive." Walter Smerconish, senior day student from Hazleton, is speaking Annette Williams — 200 pounds personally when he says, "If both are in college, I don't think It is 'foo of a navy football player. Joe Stancato — a sleek, exciting wise. If the male half is in college and in his senior year, then I think it is possible. It better be—I only have 44 days before I get chained!" dream car. One student definitely against marriage while in college is sophomore Bob Bottorf — an Elvis Presley Judy Muir. "Authorities say tests have proven that a man's grades will haircut. Jim Brokenshire -r- a baby car- improve after he is married, but what about a woman 's marks ? Many haven't the strength to get decent grades and keep an apartment—if riage. Chick DeFebo — "Well, I've seen only a few rooms. Keeping house is a full time j ob, as is attending colsome nice underwear downtown." lege, College is a road leading to marriage, and the two shouldn't be Don Schlauch — Anita Eckberg. intermingled. You would never attend college before high school, and Jo Graeber — a sled so that in the same theory applies to marriage. One should devote life completely January she can ride down to the to marriage, not partially ." Don Schlauch, senior, thinks being married while in college has many Memorial School. Judy Moore — another half brain advantages. "Being married while in school could be very helpful. A to go with the half she already has. married man has a future to look forward to while he is in college, and Sam Haupt — 24-hour elevator the fact that he is tied down gives him the Incentive to work so much service in North Hall with female harder. Single persons are apt to run wild in college, spending very little time on academic work and devoting a great deal of time to socializing." operators , Almost all of the students interviewed have special circumstances Carl Janetka —- a new black adwhich might color their opinions. Some of you students reading this poll dress book. Paul Anderson — basketball uni- might have theories directly contrary to the ones above, but the majority of the students willing to express themselves for publication purposes form from Mr, Shelley. ( Continued on page 5) were In favor of marriage while attending college. Memoirs of Mae Bush . . SPORTS HI-LITES .. by DON COFFMAN Inaugurated into the basketball spotlight this season was a new throw-in rule which states that the ball must be put into play outside the free throw line . This rule has already met with harsh criticism all .¦ . ¦ 7- W* ""ft "' W ' "¦ ^^WR HHH ^B HEADS UP! ! All hooda ore raised high to see If Jim Gustavo 's high-arching Jurap shot will fttibjp through the cords , as Hooker Shaffer gets in position under the boards In case it doesn 't , In the scrimmage agains t Scranton U. Sneakers Chosen for Eleventh Annual Sales Rally in March 9 Mr. Charles Henrie, co-ordinator Leadership Consultants. Mr . Ralph of the Eleventh Annual Sales Ral- W. Carney of Wichita , Kansas, is a ly, has announced the date for this retired Vice-President in charge of year 's show as Thursday , March 7. Marketing in the Coleman Store The general theme of the rally Company. is selling; speakers emphasize how The rally is open to students and principles of selling are used by business men of the area. General people in various walks of life. The admission is fifty cents, but there show in itself is entertaining as are a limited number of free tickwell as informative. ets for Bloomsburg students. Speakers chosen for the rally are With only 860 seats, Carver Audpersons noted for their relation- . itorium last year held 1050 pership to selling and also for their sons, all assembled to obtain the ability as performers. The two latest points on selling. This atspeakers scheduled for this year tendance was recorded as the larghave been highly recommended by est in Sales Rally history. various sales institutes and persons Preceding this year 's Eleventh closely connected with selling. Mr. Annual Rally, the Kiwanis Clubs of Charles Cullen of Charlotte, North Berwick, Benton, Bloomsburg , and Carolina is President of Cullen and Danville will have a dinner in our Associates who are Sales and new dining room. . . In the CLUB HOUSE . . NEWMAN CLUB At the November meeting of Newman Club. Terry Julio and Kay Kerl spoke on their trip to the Pre Cana Conference at Harrisburg. The topics presented were on pre-marital relations, and steps for successful marriage. Copies of the article were distributed among the members and a discussion was held after the talk. A business meeting was then held and further plans were made for the Christmas Dance. STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOC. The Student Christian Association sponsored a vesper service for all college students in Carver Auditorium, Wednesday, December 5. Carol Clark was in charge of the program which featured the singing of Christmas carols. Douglas Boden told of the various Christmas customs in other lands, and explained the significance of the Advent Wreath. He was assisted by Barry Beilharz, Sam Houpt , Joy Driesbach . and Dorothy Stoudt. Barbar a Batzel read the Script ure lesson and led the group in prayer. Following the service the members of SCA adj ourned to Science Hall for a short business meeting and refreshments. SCIENCE CLUB teachers . Members of the panel were Marilyn Ritter and Enola Van Auken from the elementary curriculum; Arlene Rendo, Donald Har e, and Ed Augustine representing the secondary division, and Samina Cole from the business section. Problems of the special child, discipline, and relationships between the pupil and the student teachers were discussed. Plans were made for the annual banquet which will be held in January. LSA NEWS The members of LSA held a dinner meeting Monday evening, December 3. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church . As a group project the LSA plans to give financial aid to a student in Hong Kong, where Pastor Singer 's brother, Roger, is now serving as a missionary. The second meeting of the month was a turkey dinner held on December 10 at the church. At this time the Advent Wreath was lighted. At the conclusion of the meeting, the group went caroling at a Bloomsburg nursing home. ATHENAEUM CLUB The Athenaeum Club held their annual Christmas party in Science Hall Thursday evening, December 6. The members j oined in singing traditional Christmas carols , and ice-cream and pretzels were served. Next week's meeting is to be in the form of a program of Montavanni waltzes. Several of the club members will par;icipate in this Mr. MacHutchin, from the U.S. Radium Plant was guest speaker at the last meeting of the Science Club held Thursday, December 11. He spoke to the club and demonstrated principles of radioactivity and of radium luminous dials. At the previous meeting two movies were shown concerning jj iu g icuu. atomic structure, nuclear fission KNOX FELLOWSHD? and its relations to everyday livThe Knox Fellowship Thanksing. giving banquet Wis held at the SAE NEJVS Presbyterian Church, Wednesday Dean Hoch was the guest speak- evening, November 14. Thir ty-eight er at the November 28 meeting of college students were served a fine the speech and hearing fraternity . dinner prepared by members of the His topic of discussion was the re- church staff. Mr. Richard Benefield quirements for teacher certifica- provided two Magee turkeys; food tion in the Special Education cur- and assistance was also given by several of the women of the riculum. Plans were made by the fratern - Church . Plans for future meetings were ity to hold a Christmas party for discussed. Rev. Cummins, Fred the children in the speech clinic. The president announced plans Berger, and the minister from the, to sell holiday fruit cakes. The extension center at Penn State cakes are available for $2.00 and spoke to the group about what $3.98 and the student body is urg- they should really be thankful for ed to support this fund-raising pro - in their prayers. On Wednesday evening, Novemj ect. ber 28, the Knox members were KAPPA DELTA PI served a delicious baked ham dinThe monthly meeting of Kappa ner in the Church. The group parDelta Pi, Gamma Beta Chapter , ticipated in an informal discussion was held on Thursday, December led by Rev. Cummins about things which a college student should be 6. The program consisted of a pan- interested in, and what a student el discussion composed of student should want to learn about. The Shop at Sly Corner Is Major Production of Year In February, the stage of Carver Hall will be the scene of the Bloomsburg Player's presentation of "The Shop at Sly Corner", a melodrama in three acts. This play, the Dramatic Club's maj or presentation of the year, will be under the supervision of. Mr. Boyd Buckingh am, faculty advisor, and Robert Ebner, student director. Don Schlauch will play the male lead of Descius Heiss, a former criminal , who has gained respectability by setting up a small antique shop at Sly Corners in London. Actually he Is only using the shop as a cover for his dealings with the underworld with which he is still affiliated. His only aim in life is to provide security and happiness for his talented daughter, Margaret, played by Ann Tooey, She has been brought up in complete ignorance of her father's past, and believes him to be only a respectable businessman. Heiss1 position becomes precarious when his secret is discovered by Archie Bellows (Gerald Dunmoyer) a clerk in his shop. Tension mounts when murder is committed , and the climax is reached with the successful solution of thJs crime by Scotland Yard. The leads are ably assisted by the following members of the cast : Wayne Covitt—Robert Graham , Margaret's fiance; Rayde Radzai— Joan Dea, Margaret best friend; Deanna Morgan—Marhllde Heiss , Descious' sister; Maureen Barber —Mrs. Colt , the housekeeper; Robert Stlsh—Corder Morris, a thief; Joe Zapach—Steve Hubbard , another clerk ; Don Morgan—John Elliott, a Scotland Yard Inspector; Lorraine Morloch and Joe Andrysick—Understudies. Brokenshire Ends Career as Hus kies Student Coach Jim Brokenshire, Husky student assistant coach last year, is in his final year at BSTC. His football know-how proved to be valuable to the Yohemen in capturing, the 1955 STC grid title. "Brokey " came to the Friendly College with a wide background of grid experience. Under Coach Phil Morgan at Kingston High, he made the 1948 All-State Team and the Wyoming Valley All-Scholastic Team at guard . In the 1950 Orange Bowl classic "Brokey " was a member of the Kentucky squad which lost to Santa Clara, 21-7. In addition to being student football coach, he helped Doc Wagner as student baseball manager. Thus , Brokey seems to have the knack of being with pennant-winning clubs, for Kingston, Kentucky, and the BSTC football and baseball teams have all come out on top. Also, he has helped Uncle Sam, for he served four years in the US Army and Air Force. An accelerated student , Brokey is enrolled in the Elementary Curriculum. Upon graduation in May, he plans to teach and coach. He is married and lives on East Second Street , across from the new dining hall. As a hobby, Brokey likes to make HO Guage Trains. BSTC extends its thanks to Jim Brokenshire and wish him the best. — JAMES BRUNN Christmas Time or LET'S GO HOME and DRINK OUR BEER Christmas time—the calories rise When I return I'll be another size So give t hree cheers, vacation time is here. (I didn't think that line would get past the censors with that dirty word in it—home.) We 'll miss the kids 'n classes f n work. We will ? I think I am a jerk. I'll be so glad to depart from here. I'm going home to drink my beer. ( Oooo—that word again) Forget your sorrows and don 't be glum. For eighteen days our homework's done. So let's be gay and -full of cheer, And j ust go home and drink our beer. — by NANCY and her Buddy Thirt y-two Students Scheduled To Graduate in J anuary ies; Robert Maurer, Girardville, English, Social Studies; Donald McNeils, Kingston, Math., Social Studies; John Riskis, Tower City, Social Studies, Geography; Sterling Smith, Berwick* French, Science; Stanley Wintergrass. Wanamie, Science, Social Studies; Frank Zeranski, Forest City, Speech Correction, Social Studies. Business Jacqueline Desmond, Milton, Secretarial Sequence, English; Elwood Erie, Sayre, General BusiSecondary ness Sequence, Social Studies;WalEdward Augustine, Nanticoke, ter Fox, Catawissa, General BusiScience, Mathematics; Guy Bast- ness Sequence; Thomas A. Garrett, r ess, Danvill e, Engli sh, Spanish , Lebanon . Accounting Sequence, Social Studies; George Bach . Mt. Typing, Social Studies; Frank KaCarmel, Science, Social Studies; minsky, Mayfleld , N.Y., Accounting William Cranmer, McEwensville, Sequence, Retail Selling ; Donald Social Stu dies, English ; Ramon McAfee, Berwick, General Business DeTato, Berwick, Science, Social Sequence; Elmer Robinson, UpStudies; Frank Durkas, Glan Lyon, land, Accounting Sequence, Typing, Social Studies, Geography; Ray- Retail Selling; Edward Setar, Nesmond Edwards, West Pittston, quehoning, General Business SePhysical Science; Donald Hare, quence; Robert Shaneman, PottsSunbury, Math., Social Studies; ville, Accounting Sequence, Social Daniel Hudak, Nanticoke, Science, Studies ; Gordon Stamets, ShamoSocial Studies; Clarence Laine, kin. Accounting Sequence, ShortWilkes-Barre, Science, Social Stud- hand, Typi ng. The following students will complete the requirements for graduation in January, 1957: Elementary John Bushey, Harrisburg, Elementary and Special Education; James Harris, Bloomsburg, Elementary ; Edgar G. Laurenson, Bloomsburg, Elementary; Joseph Swigonski, Nanticoke, Elementary; Beverly Thomas, Hazleton, Elementary and Special Education for the Mentally-Retarded ; Mrs. Jean Wilson, Bloomsburg, Elementary. Huskies Open Season ( Continued from page 3) gle, with no thought of what is going on behind the scenes, so to speak. To begin with, each player must condition himself; and then the team as a unit works many long hours day after day to become pysically able to meet the pressing needs of each contest. Strategy is used, formulas are studied , plays are enacted, and teamwork is practiced. Finally, after one month, the team, as a unit, is ready to show their finished product. Shelly has had one fieadache after another so far this season, as injuries have plagued the Husky five. Three men that he had expected to start the first game were on the casualty list. Included in that group was Bob Boyle, one of the most aggressive ball players to ever come here on College Hill. Coach Shelly has been head tutor of the basketball five ever since the STC conf erence was established , and is sporting a most pleasing record. Since that time, he has lead the Husky machine to one State Conference title and has nevay* V* q ri q lrtOiMOr c a n c *r \ n The Husky squad was expected to be in full gear for the present year, until the line of unexpected injuries resulted. Freshmen, John Mascioli of Kingston High, has filled in very capably one of these positions. With a little more experience and finesse, Mascioli could prove to be one of Bloomsburg's finest. We have encountered a little difficulty in our first two games, due mainly to injuries. la these losses, however, many fine, bright hopes have emerged. The allaround play of John Shaffer, vastly improved Junior of Haddon Heights, New Jersey, has been outstanding, especially in the loss at Kings. This past weekend, however, the Huskies started to click, and we are looking forward to much progress after vacation with OF SHARPLESS HARDWARE If it 's FASHION.. ; If it 's N E W . . . You 'll Find It First at ... In Bloomsburg Ruth Corset Shop In Shenandoah Ruth V. Supowit Shop SEASONS GREETINGS Rea & Dericlc 34 E. Main St. Bloonuburg Wishes You SEASON'S GREETINGS NESPOLI JEWELERS FROM 25 East Main - Bloomaburg and Berwick Compliments of Jack 's Cleaners Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 119 W. Main Sf., Bloomibur g CAMP COUNSELLOR OPENINGS — for Faculty, Students and Graduates — * THE ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE CAMPS ... comprising 250 outstanding Boys, Girls, Brother-Sister and Co-Ed Camps , located throughout New England , Middle At lan t ic St at es and QUINT'S WALLPAPER 7 Edit Main St. ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE CAMPS — Dept. C AND PAINTS : j Canada. ... INVITES YOUR INQUIRIES concerning summer employment as Counsellors,Instructors or Administrators, ... POSITIONS in children 's camps , in all areas of activities, are available. COMPLIMENTS OF j Capitol Theatre COMPLIMENTS KECK'S LINEN SHOP the insertment of Boyle and Snyder in the lineup. Turning to STC play, the Mauraders of Millersville won their 42nd straight conference game at East Stroudsburg a few weeks ago. Our Huskies entertain the Mauraders immediately preceding semester vacation. We have been proud of the teams in the past here on the local campus, and there is no reason why we will have any change this year. The team will do the best to live up to the fine reputation we have here at Bloom. Just as important to them as the definite skills of the game, is sportsmanship. I am sure if we aim to keep the spirit high, the team will follow, even in defeat. No truer attitude is necessary ! WRITE , OR CALL IN PERSON, 55 WEST 42nd STREET, ROOM 743 NEW YORK 36, N.Y. a rra ny, Mj tsvtsuiuvr x*» xuoo am. a n v v n Which One First? by E. Lundy The question of whether it is wiser to serve one 's required term of military service before attending college than to wait yntil after receiving his degree is running through the minds of many young men at BSTC. In the lounge this subj ect is frequently discussed. Some of the men who wonder which choice is best turn to the older men, the veterans, to learn how they feel about returning to school. Because there is not agreement, either among the veterans or the non-veterans, a definite black and white answer is never reached. It is interesting, however , to observe some of the arguments on both sides. A veteran should be, and often is, better prepared than a non-veteran for college work . The fact that he has been separated from mom and the security of home for a few years, and has had to shift for himself causes him to be more concerned with his progress. Associating with men from all sections of the country, listening to their views, and airing his own has broadened his outlook on life and lessened his prejudices. He tends to be more tolerant of other pepole's faults and weaknesses. He is likely to suspend judgment until he has heard many sides of an issue. He is more sure of what he is searching* for. Usually, he knows well in advance of registration what he wants to study and teach. This does not hold true for every veteran just as it is not necessarily untrue of all non-veterans. But the chances are more in favor of the veteran possessing these qualities than the young man just out of high school. The veteran's military experience has proved to him the desirability of knowing as much about as many subj ects as possible. He has listened to discussions of matters to which it was impossible for him to contribute a thing. So he is interested in filling in the gaps in his knowledge as soon as possible. He feels the need for it more acutely than the nonveteran : therefore, he concentrates intensively on his studies. . The non-veteran will say that four years of study can prepare one for a more fruitful and meaningful military life. And he is right. The person who has a good understanding of, say, history and literature will certainly be more appreciative of a tour into the areas where that history and literature were made. If he is well grounded in psychology he will understand why his first sergeant is neurotic. Almost every subj ect can be applied in some way to the advantage of the future military man . A non-veteran may add that as a holder of a degree his chances are good that he will secure an office j ob, or, at least light duties. There is one other matter which must be considered. A veteran will leave college and, presumably, begin his life's career. The norr-veteran must have his life interrupted for two years. Some men believe it is best to get the military service behind them for this reason. The veteran will concede to the non-veteran that the social life enj oyed by many of the young members at BSTO is an enviable thing and that he often wishes he could be a part of it. He must be honest with himself and admit that he doesn't think the way the younger ones do and often cannot be a part of their gaiety. Usually, it is a more sober and serious man who returns from the service. Each person will find many circumstances in his life which will rule his behavior. For this reason no concrete statements for or against entering service before college can be made. In general it may be said that if one looks upon college life as being a time when one should lead a gay and more or less care-free life, if one would prefer to make his military life a fruitful experience, he should, by all means, finish college first. If one is anxious to begin his career as a teacher and is concerned primarily with making his college experience pay real dividends in the future, he should dispose of his military training as soon as possible and go directly into teaching fresh from college. The ideal, according to some veterans, is to attend college for one or two years, serve two years in the military service, and then come back to college. In this way one enj oys the best that each has to offer. While Visions of ( Continued from case 2) but the temptation was j ust too much ! Let's see—I think he was thirteen then. I guess we're going to go to a real ritzy place near Berwick. Sneaky's or something like that—or was it the Limey Bridge Inn ? I guess I should start packing— I'm taking an empty suitcase home to bring back all the loot—gifts, that is. Herman's giving me a mink stole and Percey is giving me a real pearl necklace. Honestly ! If they think they can buy my affections ... they 're right! Now I'm going to see if I can bum sixty or seventy two-cent stamps to put on Christmas cards I'm sending to my friends. I hope they all have a real cool Yule and a frantic firs t like I'm going to have ! Geistwite Studios Photo graphs 124 East Main Street Bloomsburg, Pa. PHONE 1949 ** -u ** m * The Christmas Spirit College or Service ? ? M emoirs wtv i* v Sugar Plums ? ? ? by KIM WAHL I opened the door to the world outside, To the whiteness and wonder of falling snow, The crispness and briskness of the biting cold, The sparkle of ice and the sun's bright glow. Wrapped in coat and mittens and boots, Slipping and sliding on the icy walk. Humming and singing carols and tunes, Part of.the fun and the noisy talk. Into the mass of smiling people; The pushing and shoving of the eager crowd. The excitement of shopping and choosing gifts, The gossip of Yuletide, noisy .and loud. The red and green and silver and gold, Children and Santa and trpes and toys,* Ribbon and paper and bells and angels, Christmas is coming, all cry thru the noise. Giddy and gay I followed the rest Full of the Spirit of Christmas and J.U11. Walking the street laden with bundles. Part of the season and cheer that's begun. And through all the crowd and noise and lights, I saw standing the stately church steeple. Through all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, I walked toward the church and left all the people. Far in a corner lay the child Jesus, Surrounded by Shepherds, asleep in the manger. Softly I walked up the aisle to adore him, To tell of Christmas and comfort the stranger. Peace and quiet reigned supreme, The Christmas Spirit fell over me. I thought of the Child's birthday soon And a better world there seemed to be. Back to the rush of the world outside . To the whiteness and wonder of falling snow. The crispness and briskness of the biting cold, The sparkle of ice and the sun 's bright glow. SEASONS GREETINGS For Smart Styles — Shop at "For A Prettier You" BETTY-ANN DRESS SHOP Bloomsburg and Berwick Exclusive but Not Expensive Head quarters for Jonathan Logan Dreases, Lassie Junior and Laiisle Maid Coats Mtuny Olft ifTMAS Walkers , Jeweler s Inc. 14 W. Main St., Bloomsburg Yes, I'm writing this story to warn all you girls with a brilliant future ahead of you—don't make the same mistake as I did . No, never become a Lobby Lingerer. It all happened so innocently ! I came to BSTC as a young, shy girl ju st out of high school. Oh yes—I was shy, self conscious, and very backward when it came to boys. You see, in high school I was unattractive and never dated. It was because I had acne and boils on my face , and on my 5'2" frame was 297 pounds of ugly, shaking blubber! And I had dandruff in my dull, lifeless hair. Well, after I graduated I decided to do something about this mess —so by September I was down to a trim 109 pounds, my skin was clear and glowing and my hair shone from the brushing I gave it every hour. My freshman year here I was overwhelmed with all the attention showered upon me. I was made Homecoming Queen, Sadie Hawkins Day Queen, Varsity Queen , Snow Queen, Rain Queen . Sleet , Wind and Hail Queen. Yes, I was enj oying my popularity — but I'm afraid it went to my head! No longer could I wear my hats, and even when I got my hair cut it helped only a little. Then it happened! I fell deeply in love—it was the tenth time that semest er bu t at last Iknew it was for real. Glen was a shy boy in all my classes—he never spoke, but I could tell he was watching me. His eyes sent cold shivers up and down my sternum. But he thought I was too far out of his reach, so he'd never date me. I tried everything —mostly dating others to make him notice me. That is how I started on the road-of-no-return—and earned the title of a "Lobby Lingerer ". Oh the shame of it all! Season ' s Greetings from "MOM" & "POP" GIALAMAS It is the custom in this school for couples in the lobby to say, in a quick and efficient manner — "goodnight, it was lovely" or "goodbye, I hated every minute of it!" But, in order to make Glen notice me, I lingered—to talk. ( Glen always stood in the darkened cafeteria to spy on me). One night as I was lingering, the boy I was with suddenly put his arms around me and kissed my forehead passionately! The memory of that kiss is most repulsive and disgusting to me now... I wish I could die! Of course, Glen saw the whole terrible scene. The next morning he confronted me after class. His eyes were blazing with disgust— his mouth tightened in a line of contempt. "You... you... lobby lingerer!" he burst out, "How dare you even hold your head up?" And then he turned quickly and walked away— out of my life forever ! What could I do? I walked slowly back to the dorm, packed my belongings and left—never to return again. I'm living in a large city now with a widowed aunt. I have a rather good job as an errand girl in a respectable law firm, and a nice, dependable boyfriend who is only 57 years old. Some day I think I can learn to love him. I've told him everything and he understands. But I'll never, ever forget my shame when my one true love called me a lobby lingerer. SNYDER'S DAIRY BLOOMSBURG Supplier of ICE CREAM • MILK AND CHOCOLATE MILK FOR COLLEGE PARTIES CaH ST4-3717 ST4-6763 » Gialamas "'At the foot of the Hill." Seasons Greetings . .. Compliments of East & Main Sis. — Scotch Service — JOHN KAPLAFKA, CHARLES LOUGHERY College Representatives Budd Beyer — Sunshine Laundry, Inc. from Arcus' Ame rica 's Most Popula r Pota to Chips ROCKS STEAK HOUSE Home of F in e Foods Corner East and 5th Sts. Specializing In MERRY CHRISTMAS To All You Guys and Gals On the Hill ra Qirislmas PRIME WESTERN BEEF — SEA FOOD SPAGHETTI Betty and Bill Hassent , Props DIAL ST-4-989S LEHR'S "All -W ays Reliable " 11 E. Main Bl oomsburg The fin est in MEN'S WEAR . . . Comet fr om — DEISROTHS' Dept. Store Eppley 's Drug Store Main and Iron Streets Bloomsburg, Pa. Photo Service , Inc. 36 E. Main St. Bloomtbur g, Pa. Finest Photo Fin ishing on the Square in Bloomsburg Meet All Your Friends at the SPICK and SPAN Cleaners Waffle Grill Hotel Magee Coffee Shoppe Jim and Jack's Barber Shop Merr y Christmas from 21 »/, Main St. Harley 's Barber Sho p O o CONFAIR 'S BEVERAGE CO. Berwick , Pa , 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ^ . . by judy A Lobb y Lingerer Campus Cleaners (Continued from page 2) Bo Rainey — new pair of false teeth. Evie Gilchrist — two secretaries and four more hours of daylight. 212 Iron St. - v True Confessions of. •. ?. ? 126 E. Main St. |> FINEST IN QUALITY (^ FASTEST IN SERVICE | ^ FAIREST IN PRICES BOb STROUP 7 Campus Representative * fTltornllighrn Miss Zinn's Christmas Cards For a number of years, Miss Zinn, our Assistant Dean of Woby EVIE & SUZY t fc men, has had a hobby of designing and making her own Christmas cards. Each year about the time kmmM&mmm mMr ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmMMm znmwhen *^ Christmas trees appear on Jolly old Saint Nicholas has paid an early visit to the College. First, he sale and Yuletide decorations are hit the lounge and decorated the Christmas trees—pretty, aren't they ? in evidence, Miss Zinn finds herWhat happened when he got to the freshman tree—run out of balls? self getting into the holiday spirit. Those B's and A's couldn't stand for grades unless it's wishful thinking. According to her, the first and The seniors were the only ones to have gifts under their tree. Guess main thing to decide upon is the they're the only ones who were good. We hope the relatives take the design. Since each one of her cards is an original , the design must be hint at graduation time. thouerht over and over, thus makGoing along with tradition, Ted Resnick wrote to Santa via WHLM. ing it necessary to create many So far Santa hasn't delivered. All he wanted was a gun with a loud bang sketches. (At this point, Ted is shook for fear to use on his favorite instructor. Af ter the design has been dewe'll mention HER name.) upon, it is time to think Jo Graeber gave Bo Rainey his Christmas present in diagnostic read- cided about the of making these ing class. She was tired of chewing her gum so she daintily gift wrapped cards and method the materials used. In only it in a 3x5 card and passed it up two rows and over seven. The past, Miss Zinn has complaints Bo had were that it stuck to the card and that most of the Christmases used linoleum block prints, spatter flavor was gone. painting, and hand-painted stenAbe Brassington and Carol Ely couldn't make it to the College Christ- cils. The types of paper on which mas Tea, but they had one of their own in the infirmary. Miss Mettler she has made her cards have been was a perfect hostess and poured. The dress for the occasion was in- construction paper, art paper, and formal—very informal—pajamas. bristol board. The designs Miss While we're speaking about Miss Mettler, we'd like to suggest that Zinn has used have been approshe give Nick Volpetti a nerve pill before the Christmas dinner. He's priate as well as original. While been on edge ever since he dropped the gravy on an innocent girl's hea d a t Penn St ate, she made a sketch last Thursday. He's beginning to think he wasn't cut out to be a waiter. of Old Main on construction paper Don't borrow Mary Grace's scissors to do your gift wrapping. They and used the spatter paint techmay be a little sticky and that also goes for Bobbi Creamer's. In prepara- nique to add the finishing touches. Some other motifs have shown tion for the girls' dorm party, they were using them to slice marshmallows. We think they forgot to sterilize them first because the hot the seal of Pennsylvania, abstract chocolate tasted like scotch tape. Well, that's the law of the jungle. Christmas symbols, and gaily dec'PVio+' e tVio mav +V10 rwiVio /•TiimMeB orated doors. Miss Zinn tries to personalize The Christmas Spirits were at it again this year in the girls' dorm. The ones on third floor went gung-ho. Some poor frosh got rocks in her her cards by working in her first bed; but that's nothing, someone else found a yule log in her*s. Then initi al, E, and her last name on Then there were other little gifts like Roongo's supper in solid form, one the front of each card. She has of Dr. Kuster's specimens—a dogfish tail, life savers, Kleenex, and found it wise to design the card to screws. On second floor , there were bird cages, Ex-Lax, bobby pins, per- fit the envelope. fume samples, and candy. Judging by the noise, it sounds as if everyone For her 1956 Christmas cards, on fourth floor got clodhoppers. We took up a collection in the dorm to Miss Zinn has chosen to use three buy Mrs. Miller's gift. Ask her to see it—it's a rose and a Baby Ruth. Christmas packages as a central (W ell, that's all we had in our j eans at the time.) theme. The boxes are all a differSanta couldn't make it from the North Pole to the dorm party, so the ent size, each gaily colored and girls called in his helper from Bermuda=*namely Elain© Jakgg, Her face tied with contrasting ribbons. The was as red as her knee sox when she accused the girls of being bad and ribbon on one box unfurls in the shape of an E, while ribbon on the drinking too much and forgot to add "at the snack bar!" Next year shel' largest box spells out Zinn. The read her lines instead of trusting her memory. process used to make these cards , In attendance at the girls' party were Charlie Riegel, Lu Natter, Carl is the silk screen method. Sweet, and the night watchman. They didn't get any goodies, but they Many shorts. We don't of Miss Zinn 's friends girls in their Bermuda enjoy ed looking at the sure make their own cards. This year know how they rated, but a good time was had by all. Mary Kramer, teacher of the Dr. Andruss was visiting the Benj amin Franklin School the other day, Miss Special Education class in the Benpromised and Miss Egelhart introduced him to her class. When he left he j amin Franklin Training School, Miss a frantic mother called night, the next day. That return them he'd Engelhart. Her little boy was afraid to come to school because the last has started this hobby also. doctor he met gave him shots and he didn't want any more. To coin a phrase and to bring this to an end , we'd like to say, "Have Wishin g You a cool yule and a frantic first." — PIKE & PEAK .... .. .,.. ' ! , . ....,' .. ..,„ by ED SHUSTACK ..>. .,' ., .- I.. > Mousey and I had been friends for almost two years. We had occupied a small room in the saftne dormitory. It was a typical dormitory room. The bars on the windows kept burglars out, and the lone candle on the empty soap box burned brightly on winter evenings when the chilly, night air whistled and howled in desparation as it attempted to penetrate the walls which had been expertly insulated with a mixture of dried leaves and chewing gum. It was here that a bond was formed between us, and it was here that the end came. ? That day of infamy started out just like the ones that had preceded it. The sun shone brightly that morning and I arose with the eagerness and vitality that a new day brings. Alas, if I had only stayed in bed. During the noon hour I received news which left me in a state of ectasy. My essay on "Why Rabbits Don't Wear Glasses" had won first prize in a nation-wide contest conducted by the Food Prompters of America. My prize was a ten pound block of the finest Swiss imported pheocii T+ har\ nlronriv hppn HclivornH tn mv rvmm VIVA4 *» « • I was overwhelmed with j oy. Now Mousey and I would be able to enjoy the .things we'd always dreamed of—toasted cheese sandwiches, cheese ala king, cheese on crackers and melted cheese on nodose pills. My head was in the clouds as I sped to tell Mousey the good news. When I reached my room I was surprised to find the door locked from the inside. From within I could hear faintly crunching sounds which disturbed me. They could mean only one thing. Mousey was eating the cheese all by himself. What could I do ? Panic gripped me. I tried to break the door down, but I couldn't budge it. Then it came to me—the fire axe hung on the wall. I seize'd the heavy bludgeon and wielding it savagely, battered the door into splinters. I rushed inside, the axe poised above my head. Then I saw him. He was finishing the last bite of the cheese. His tiny body had swelled to almost ten times his size. Little did he know it but he had sealed his doom. I picked him up and placed him on the window sill . The window was locked and before I could get it open, he died. Tears welled in my eyes and my heart was filled with a numbing pain. It was then I realized that it was my fault—I should never have written that essay. ^A A ^ ^ t^^ • *fe V •• W% ^* ^* A* ^ V^Vt ^ h* W ^ * » V ^^ A V^ % V^^ *• J * ^* m A^Sj S^j L JM ^^ij fi ^^Tin H ^i A HAPPY NEW YEAR FINE JEWELRY - REPAIRING !.', . .. ...„ ! „, . ..,' . .'.' ... .. I Killed Si^^ A MERRY CHRISTMAS Your Jeweler Away from Home ,....., Compliments Complim ents of of Maree's Dress Shop Al' s Men's Shop HARRY LOGAN 5 W. 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