GOOD VOL 3—No. 14 and 15 THE SPEC TA TOF^ | BYE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, E 3INBORO, PA., TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1936 We’ve Got The Whole World Talking By Elizabeth Samkowski Why is everybody proclaiming “The Oue°n’s Husband” the most out­ standing nlay produced on our camnus for years? Was it the nlot. which portrays the weak, figure-head king suddenly bur^tin0, forth in a master­ ful domination during the moment 0-f crisis? Was it the convincing characterization with the violent confl:ct of personalities as the climax is reached? Or was it the royal snl°ndor of the setting and costumes that carred us off to the palaces of old Europe? Perhaps the overwhelnvng success of the production cannot be attrbuted to any one cause; at any rate we congratulate the cast and producing staff upon thei’* excellent work. Clifford Donnell is especially to be commended, for his excellent in­ terpretation of the king, climaxing in a powerful assertion, quickly cap­ tured the admiration and respect o' the aud’ence. The pompous dignity of Her Majesty the Queen, effective' ly played by Clara Behringer, pre­ sented a direct contrast to His Royal Highness. The straightforward sim­ plicity of Anne, the king’s daughter, was beautifully portrayed by Gwen­ dolyn Gleeten; the sympathy of the whole audience went out to the young process as she tried to escape th° heartless cruelty of royal life. Clif­ ford Jones in the hilarious role of Phipps, constantly kept the aud;ence in a rollicking humor. Jack Streit dominated the scenes in which he presented the fiery character of General Northrup; when we heard that this was his first acting experi­ ence since he was in the eighth grade, we were more appreciative than ever of his work. Hubert Sherwood, who played the role of Lord Birten, sur­ prised us with his display of hidden talent. Robert Scarpitti as the ef­ ficient young secretary won the ad­ miration of everyone. The work of these actors exempli­ fies that done by all members of the cast. On y the unified interpretat:on of the whole group made the p.ay one of the best ever presented in Edinboro. We also congratulate Bernice How­ ard and Frank Brown upon their ar­ tistic design and execution of the scenery. It was a set that made us realize the possibilities of a small stage. The cast included: Frederick Granton ....Robert Scarpitti Phipps Clifford Jones Lora Birten Hubert Sherwood 1 etiey Margaret Adler Princess Anne ....Gwendolyn Gleeten Queen Martha Clara Behringer I’.rst Lady-in-Waiting ..Viola Goode Second Lady-in-Waiting ....Dolores Willey (Continued on Page Eight) Commencement Audience Hears Fine Program OUR ALUMNI The alumni of Edinboro present on Alumni Day as many dif­ ferent appearances as students do on any routine class day. Back they come from metropolis and hamlet; from Cleveland and Five Points. Some have prospered since graduation. Some look as nearly destitute as the day they went without meals and missed an important date to save the money to pay off the semester fees on time. But all seem to leave worry behind them when they again set foot in the town that has in the past given them so much of grief and hilarity. How do we look to them? They no doubt wonder if they could ever have seemed so immature. Could they as girls ever have found anything to giggle about under campus shade trees and on Haven lounges? Could they as young men ever have thrown them­ selves with graceless ease across the sunny balustrades of Haven s veranda? Could they, on that distant day of leavetaking, have seemed so utterly unprepared to beard Life in its own labyrinths? And we looking at them wonder if we will ever be like them. We wonder with misgivings—and with hope. Seniors remark, when they think they are not being overheard, “Do you s pose 1 11 have a stomach like that in ten years? ’ Another growls under his breath, “That paunch and those grey hairs are the marks that Life put on him, just like Slippery Rock put that bum knee and gold tooth on you. A brisk young man, dressed like a plate from Esquire strides down the walk, hardly a half dozen years from college. He passes a shabbily dressed fellow about ten years older who self-consciously tries to keep out of the way of the crowd. Co-eds gaze at a white haired lady and murmur. “Hope 1 can grow old like that”. Alumni, for all our differences we are like you. Like you now, and to be more like you with each post-graduation year. We have in our class the identical material, in different bodies and hidden by different names, that you had as you left the campus in past de­ cades. Like you we shall conquer and be conquered. Like you we shall return to Edinboro and ridicule the immature images of our­ selves—and half-heartedly regret that we are not just through the mill again. For the seventy-fifth time Ed;nboro students have marched to the solemn rythms of graduating mirk; ' have listened to the inspiring fare­ wells of presidents and guest speak­ ers; have received their diplomas and have marched proudly out and away from the audience of this in­ stitution, equipped to face life with the courage our school has taught them. This year, more than ever before, students are proud of their Edinboro training. The school has succ szfully completed seventy-five years of teacher training, its students are a select group, its commencement pro­ gram is as fine a one as has ever been given here. It is hard to bid our seniors goodbye, but we do so with the realization that they are well pre­ pared lor the work they have to do. We print the commencement program below with the list of graduating students. Academic Processional March .... Organ Processional Hymn—Ancient of Days—Jeffrey Choir Invocation ....Doctor E. Laigh Mudge Response — Break Forth, 0 Beaueous, Heavenly Light— —Bach Choir A Violin is Singing in the Street —Koecht Double Quartet Address Doctor Frank E. Baker President State Teachers College Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Nightingale—Tschaikowsky Choir Presentation for Degrees E. C. Stillings, Dean of Instruc­ tion Conferring of Degrees Dr. Carmon Ross, President, Edinboro State Teachers College Alma Mater Recessional Hymn—Ten Thous­ and Times Ten Thousand— Dykes Choir Academic Recessional March ...Organ Special Recognition for Scholarship, Excellence in Student Teaching, and Professional Attitude Margaret Louise Adler, Percy Herschel Augustine, Arthur Wilson Bariett, Mildred Swaney Endres, Lorena Mae Fox, Leona Helen Glass, Rhea Gertrude Matteson, Marjorie Louise Peart, Stanley Paul Piersinski, Thelma Joy Smith, John haul Streit, Carl Loeonard Wozniak, Joseph Henry Zipper. CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION MAY, 1936 Public School Curriculum Maryetta Bell Brecht, Jean Mae Campbell, George Charles Deimel, Donald Thomas De Woody, Virginia Dagmar Klein Donaldson, Lorena (Continued on Page Eight) THE SPECTATOR Page Two THE SPECTATOR Social Editor ............... Lois Gaylor . ..........William Coyle Literary Editor ... . ................ John Swift News Head .......... ............... Neil Peiffer Club Editor Frances Cochanides Sports Editor Our Purpose ........... Jane Zahniser Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Irene Smith Faculty Adviser ... ....... F. L. LaBounty Editorial Commencement time so often seems an unhappy time. It al­ ways seems that we are losing friends. No matter how many prom­ ises are made to write and visit, even the most optomistic of us know that it is impossible to keep in touch with these people with whom we have had so much in common, but who will soon have different homes, different interests, different acquaintances. For four years we have lived with these people. We have shared their likes and dislikes, we have helped them fight their battles, in them we have confided our secrets. Some of them have been very dear friends of ours; some have been our enemies; some we have hardly had the opportunity to know. However, friends or enemies, we are all bound together by the contacts that we have developed among our­ selves, and with other people. The contacts have, with the years, become very dear. Can it be that in so short a time they will be broken and forgotten? It seems that they must be—and that is why we are unhappy. But if we think of the true values that we have received from these years of acquaintance, we need not feel so unhappy. The things that will matter most to us in years to come will not be the friendships themselves, but the character developments that they have given us. The friendships are valuable, but not if they remain stagnant. It is better to pull away from most of them for by doing so we begin to apply all the lessons that they have taught us. Of course, there are some people whom we have learned to know so well that we will always know them. Some of the most lasting friendships ever made have been made in college. This is natural and good. But the fact remains that the majority of those to whom we bid goodbye we will never see again on the same levels of acquaintanceship as before. However, make your little promises never to forget—make your arrangements for letters and meetings —and do not be unhappy on this Commencement Day. If reality tempts you to be sad, remember that reality also bids you to realize that this situation is the beginning of another part of your life; that you and your friends will be better for that beginning. of activities during Commencement Week. We have hoped to make this issue one hat all of you will be glad to keep to remind you of pleasant days in Edinboro. THE EDITOR. Baccalaureate Service Alpha Deltas Elect The baccalaureate service of the 1936 graduating class was held in the college auditorium on Sunday, May 24, at ten o’clock. The seniors were addressed by the Most Reverend John Mark Gannon of Erie. The col­ lege A Capella choir, under the direc­ tion of Miss Esther Wilson, furnish­ ed the music. Seniors and faculty composed the academic procession. The program was as follows: On Monday night May 18. the Iota Chapter of the Alpha Delta Sorority elected officers in their chapter rooms at Reeder Hall. The new president is Jo Ann Walters. The retiring president, Mary Crawford, gave the oath of office. After the meeting the sorority members honored Miss Wilson, Miss Kunkel, and Mrs. Ross with birthday cake and ice cream. The birthdays of these three faculty members all fall in one week. Program Academic Processional March.... Organ Processional Hymn—0 God the Rock of Ages—Wesley .................................................. Choir Hymn—Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Congregation Sanctus—Gounod Choir Announcements Baccalaureate Address The Most Reverend John Mark Gannon, Bishop of the Erie Diocese Brother James Air—Jacob Choir Benediction....Reverend D. J. Blasdell Sevenfold Amen—Stainer Choir Recessional Hymn — Glorious '■things of Thee Are Spoken —Haydn Choir Lorena Fox, Oranist Seniors Entertained Mu Kappa Gamma Pledges Members The Mu Kappa Gamma music fra­ ternity honored two new members, Darwin Miller and Martin Schweller, at a formal dinner at the club house Saturday, May 23, at six-thirty. It is customary at the spring iniation dinner, to invite the alumni members of the fraternity to attend. Invitations were sent to Mary Marsh, Betty Klingensmith, Anne Mellinger, Russell Temple, Andrew Feteroff, William Wallen, Lydia Huff, Alta Jenson and William Bannister. This organization has been func­ tioning since 1932. Its purpose is to boro. On Monday, May 25, the seniors There are certain qual ’ficat’ons qual'ficat were entertained by the faculty at a that each candidate must have be­ picnic at Cussewago Camp. The a member. They Picnic started at 9:30 and various fore he can become a events and games were carried out are: until noon, when luncheon was served 1. Musical ability. under Miss Kunkel’s supervision 2. Outstanding contribution to Other members of the committee music on the campus. MrHaTade thisvpicnic a success were 3. G average and no failures in Mi. Hairison, chairman - Miss Wilegrades. ^Porness, Mr. 4. Dependability. 5. 6. Attitude. 7. Leadership. Another year is over. The Spectator wishes to pay its respects The present active members of this to students, faculty, and administration. It has been a real pleasure organization are: Carl WozniaL to work for you. We have enjoyed reporting your activities, laughIsabel Crawford, Mary Alice McConi* ing at your perplexities, sympathizing with your disappointments, mons, Alice Houk, Steve Kusner, making you angry. We have tried to be impartial; an impossible Lorena Fox, James Wilson, Eleonora thing to do in reality (witness the beating the Student Council has Ghering, James Hale, Gene St.Joh’b received). Our staff has proved to be the most dependable, en­ and Leona Glass. President, Frances k • thusiastic one The Spectator has ever had. We thank them and Delta leader, Lois Korb- PhM™^ our faculty advisor for continuing the high standards of your news­ Evelyn Covert; secretarv i eader’ We ve noticed some early bird’ Kil’ among ow Haven Hallites. Bessie paper. We thank our contributors for the help they have given us gore; treasurer, Alice Krn todians, June Welker n cus" ^indell, Averyl Wheeling and Win111® Goodbye until next yearl Bannister prefer their tennis at 6:00 a A. M. Books are funny things. There is no man considered more learned than the man who possesses the knowledge of many books, and yet, if he has no other, there is no man more ignorant. There is nothing more friendly than the borrowing or the lending of a good book, and yet there is nothing more destructive to friendship if the book is not returned. Books have the power to build and to destroy, Their purpose can be good or evil. evil, Some great men worship them; an equal number despise them as tools of propogandists. Books are the emblems of college students, yet many . people tell us that the greatest values that we obtain from our school life will not be learned from them. What in this mass of contradiction are we to believe? Maybe some day someone will write a book and tell us. W. A. A. Officers Are Elected "■ k -.™ w°a "■h- THE SPECTATOR Reeder Snooze By Walter Hall Page Three THE PRESIDENT’S FAREWELL MESSAGE Slated to leave Reeder are seven seniors, each having stayed in the donn at least a year. When asked if they had anything to say regarding their stay here, all were most anxious to give a few remarks. Bill Coleman says, “A college man’s life at Edinboro is not com­ plete without at least a year’s experience (preferably four) at Reeder Hall.” Says Hastie, “Love and kisses— Mrs. Forness.” Mr. Donnell remarks, “If I had my choice again I would live no­ where else but in the dormitory.” Hershey’s last words, “It’s been the softest year I have ever spent. I don’t suppose I will ever spend a softer one.” Zimmer says in matter-of-fact way, “Nearest place to home.” Don DeWoody says, “The quiet of the outside world will be unbearable.” Bill Crunick just couldn’t be found but I suppose he would say, “Be­ tween Dr. Ross’ house and Reeder it has been a lot of fun.” Well, we’ve had a lot of fun together. Too bad you have to go, fellows. Here’s hoping you all get jobs as Chuck Hershey did. The yearbooks are sure circulating about Reeder now. Not a “bull ses­ sion” goes by but at least a half-doz­ en yearbooks are cross-autographed. Speaking of “bull sessions,” they are called by the “master minds” to fig­ ure out what the final, exams are, but soon the conversation carries them in far different fields. One of the last sessions ended with the bat­ tle of music. One radio in the bed­ room had Benny Goodman on, while another in the other room brought in Fletcher Henderson. Oh yes! Man Mountain Miller is the new proctor at Reeder. I think Dar will do a good job next year, but I still think Intrieri is taller than he is. One of the worst tricks I know is pouring water in a fellow’s bed. Thank goodness it isn t done very much. The boys at Reeder Hall take this opportunity to wish Mrs. Forness a most enjoyable summer. They wiL look forward to their return to the dormitory next fall. We’re glad that Loveland Hall is getting a break at last. Its been naked for so long that the shock of lts trimming will be too much for some. The hickory tree near the new memorial boulder is the oldest on th_ campus, it seems fitting that it 8 ould stand beside our first presi­ dent s memorial. FT ■ ■ - •F ™ jSi ■ DR. CARMON ROSS President, Edinboro State Teachers College The traditional commencement pledge in which the seniors of Edinboro vowed their loyalty to the old college has been abolished as a formal ceremony. This was done because we like to think that such a pledge of fealty was unnecessary. If the experience and the associations of the sludents with the traditions, ideals, and the ex­ amples of the college are not sufficient to hold these af­ fections and loyalties, then no formal lip service will ever do so. We take the Edinboro Spirit for granted. Four years on the campus and in its classrooms, will cement not only a lasting, but a growing friendship and fondness for the college that is about to complete seventy-five years of distinguished service to the schools of Pennsylvania. As you go out from this institution to serve the pub­ lic, you carry with you our best wishes for success. This will come to those who cherish the lessons of the found­ ers and to those who dare to be the best of what they are. Nothing else will do from those pledged to a profession of service to childhood and to good citizenship. We urge each and every one of you members df this annivers­ ary graduating class to keep an eye single to the great im­ portance of the teacher's work, to its dignities, to its op­ portunities, and to its power and help shape the minds, the hearts, and the ideals of those intrusted to your guid­ ance. With this as your urge the college wishes you Godspeed on your careers as teachers and as builders. Believe It or Not A crow and a dog are practically the same, allowing for a few slight differences. I draw my conclusion from experience with pets of both species. A young dog is a help'.ess creature as it waddles clumsily around on four oversize paws. But the pup, compared to the baby crow, is graceful, as any one will admit who has seen the little bird hop along the ground or run grotesquely from danger, beating its useless wings against the ground in a vain effort to fly. In both varieties of pet, we find a common liking and an insis­ tent demand for food. A dog must be furnished a balanced diet, and no self-respecting crow would forage for itself beyond the acquiring of a few choice tidbits in the way of potato bugs in the garden. Pups are fam­ ous the world over for making mud­ dy paw marks on clean clothes hung out to dry. The wash has also, on occasion, been decorated with the little black crows feet. In fact, if you were to come to our house today you might eat off a table cloth shred­ ded by puppy teeth or sleep between sheets bearing the ancient but still visible mark of the crow family. Dogs have long been lauded for fidel­ ity and affection. Affection and faithfulness, according to a crow’s standards, consists of whispering sweet nothings into the ear of his master and taking a painful bite from the nose of anyone who tries to in­ terfere. Overshoes, mittens, and caps have a habit of disappearing from a house that boasts a dog as a member of the family. Long missing, much cherished dimes and thimbles have sometimes been found in the caches of Jim Crow. Both dog and crow display a remarkable tendency to follow the children of the family to the local institution of learning; the only difference is, a dog may be sent back or locked up. Mr. Dog and Jimmy Crow make pleasant bedfel­ lows, if one does not object to being roused early in the morning by in­ sistent demands for food, for per­ mission to leave the sleeping porch to chase the neighbor’s cat or by gen­ eral orneriness. A dog and a crow are just the same, practically. DELTAS WIN FINAL EVENT The Women’s Athletic Association closed a most successful sesaon with the Phi-Delta archery tournament. Each girl shot six times, six arrows. The competition was keen, but the Deltas won by a small margin. The final score was Deltas 375, Phis 314. Rita Russell, Delta, was high scorer for the afternoon. Twenty-five out of thirty-six of her arows were hits, and her final score was 167. Deltas 375 Russell .... 167 118 Hillier ...... Samkowski 90 Phis 314 115 Fisher ...... 104 Fuller ...... 95 Cochanides Page Four 1 the spectator Seniors Hold Class Day Ceremonies Sitting One’s Way Through College Under the spreading Oaks maples of the lovely Edinboro 5( and CaHlp. us, a large crowd of old and yo^l people viewed with fond interest th* dedication of the Cooper Memorh Tablet. This huge granite boulde> which stands in front of old Recjt ’ tion Hall, was presented to the colU by the senior class as a fitting trib ute to J. A. Cooper on the seventy, fifth anniversary of the founding oj the college. The plaque in the rock was pre. sented to Dr. Ross by Jack Streit, president of the senior class, who de­ livered the dedicatory address. After the acceptance of the plaque, Miss Dorothy, granddaughter of the fam. ous educator, spoke. Following this, Clifford Jones gave the address which accompanied the planting of the ivy by the memorial stone. By Dr. Kenneth I. Brown Every year sees students graduated from our American colleges for their successful sitting. To most students (barring the completely incompetent) who sit long enough and patiently enough and give back a modicum of the wisdom that has flowed past their ears as they have sat, will come in time a sheepskin to cover their intel­ lectual nakedness. Our system of educational courses tends to raise physical inactivity to a virtue. Perhaps the reason our students hold the word, “activities” for pursuits other than intellectual. We “take” courses; we “pass” cours­ es, frequently in the dictionary mean­ ing of “leave behind”. Even comprehensive examinations, surveying large fields of knowledge, introduced to break the tyranny of the “course”, have on occasion be-. come simply another item in the academic ledger. Let’s Graduate on Achievement In the semi-circle facing the “Building of Arts and Sciences", Viola Goode planted the little “pin­ oak tree. This is the southern-most of the group of oaks planted in front of Loveland Hall. It is an old cus­ tom here for the seniors to leave a tree. May it continue. As a final part of the program Frank Hawthorne read the senior class will, which was unusually good both in delivery and in content. We hope that what was given here will be taken in a sportsman-like way. • No feelings are intended to be hurt As the crowd gradually disbanded and went its devious ways, a casual observer could see that, in spite of existing weather conditions, this was . probably the best Senior Class Day the college has ever had and it will) , no doubt, be one of the days that wi-1 be outstanding in the memories of departing seniors. “But we can never escape from our course-system.” So I have heard many times. “We must have courses —how else could we teach?” And consequently our courses control our teaching rather than our teaching the courses. Blame the witchery of Hallowe’en. Or perhaps it was the magic of the first of November snow. But allow a college executive to do a bit of harmless dreaming. In all areas'of life we pay homage to achievement: professional achieve­ ment, scholarly and literary achieve­ use one one’s mother tongue. A decent ability to speak in public. ment, civic achievement, character A familiarity with the major social, achievement. Indeed, it is assumed that colleges educate for achieve­ economic, literary and philosophical I If somebody had asked Marny problems of one’s day, with some why she was so ridiculously and ab­ ment. Why, then, should a college not understanding of their historical an­ solutely, happy on some particular recognize achievement as the basis tecedents. day, she would have laughed and said A broad acquaintance with the that she did not know. But if, as. for the award of graduation? Is the idea too forthright to be education­ findings of science in its larger fields somebodies often do, that person had' ally sound, that a college should list and some first-hand experience with insisted on an answer Marny might Weed, and Queen Anne’s Lace. the accomplishments hoped for and the scientific method. have replied that last night the moon If we judge by Marny, happiO A mastery of a chosen field of shone blue over the hills, touching the held essential for graduation and ex­ is much more within our reach th311 knowledge, connected probably with pect the student to achieve them? trees with its cold light and turning we are apt to imagine. Or ratherIf the objection be raised that this one’s vocational interest, wherein one familiar highways into dark, myster­ its potentialities are. If we coul, shall dig deep and well. is what all colleges do, I would refer ious tunnels; or that as she walked to only open our minds a bit more an An enthusiasm for books, kn ow­ you to the shelf of college catalogues class that morning she had found in allow our powers of appreciation • with their sections on requirements ledge where to find them, experience the frozen road little puddles covered function, a very few moons 3,1 for graduation. There is a sameness in using them, assistance in enjoying with glass that crunched and cracked | puddles and roads would keep to the statements, “one hundred them. as she walked over them. happy for a very long time. twenty hours of academic credit, with A thoughtful determination upon Born with a happy and additional credit for physical educa­ one's vocation, after a sound and im­ I unusual in­ tion.” But what of the relation be­ personal appraisal of one’s capacities. sight that enabled her to love the As long as you are part of an orshe lived tween academic credit and achieve­ ganization or institution, you canno1 . A beginning of a philosophy of life, common place, .uvea in a world ment? Must not one have worthily I wisely grounded in reality, which unknown by most of us. The glad­ afford to knock it. achieved to receive academic credit? I maturity and experience can de­ ness to 'be found in the shine of a For some, that credit, laboriously ac­ velop; a sense of direction in life. child’s straight hair or the bright conIf you wanted to fill up space »in'! nu vr the bright trasts of a ' cumulated and carefully recorded in An acquaintance with certain daTy gypsy’s red and yellow were all out the golden books, does stand as a routines, the importance of .' ua. ly i clothing was not lost to her. She of news which | could find psace symbol of achievement; for others, it lies in their commonness: banking in the unbroken roar represents little more than hours of practices, foYms of social correspond­ ‘ of white waves and couldn’t on a curvwrit6 ed brown beach, pounding or i painful but patient sitting in the ence, a consumer’s rights, practices in the winding of name of education. a shade spotted lane between 1 poettf of budgeting, etc. of dust dimmed sumac, Joehedges If graduation were to be made the An introduction to, together with Wouldn ’ t you do 1 Pyeaward of achievement —for what the cultivation of minimum skill in this way , achievement? A willing-neg; certain areas of activity and appretoo1S to accept one’s One Man’s Answer . social responsibility. ciation—music, arts, literature, writI hold the following expectations: i ing, photography, etc.—which may A facility and correctness in the I serve as leisure time occupations. Junior Aid:s are Don’t Kick—Boost! ahnosc as tired as the seniors. Moons and Puddles Spectator says goodbye* THE SPECTATOR ._____________________________ Seniors Show Sense of Humor As a result of their four years of education at Edinboro State Teachers College, the present senior class has drawn up and presented to the powers that be a class will. This will was read less than one day before The Spectator was given to the public. We had to work a week to gain permission from the seniors to publish it. As reau n Class Day, May 25, it is: “We, the class of Edinboro State Teachers College, being of sound mind and body and realizing the un­ certainty of our futures, do hereby make our last will and testament. To the future students we leave chlorophyl-bearing plants to improve the general atmosphere of the camp­ us. To the junior class our slightly us­ ed seats in assembly, Mr. Bates our class advisor, and all the dignity ap­ propriate to seniors. To all the lovers the two cemeteries and that part of the campus to the rear of Loveland Hall. P. H. Augustine’s position as spirit­ ual adviser to Chubbles DeFazio. Peg Adler’s giggles to Eleonora Ghering. Jean Campbell’s retiring person­ ality to Leola Dinges. Leona Grimshaw’s athletic ability to Marian True. Joe Zipper’s surplus gray matter to our grape juice king from North East—Gill Graham. Frank Hawthorne’s oratorical abil­ ity to Charles Legters. Celia Sampieri's devilishness to Marjorie Welsh. Crunick’s array of female pictures to Mike Zahorchak. Art Barlett’s mustache to George Hetra. Bill Coleman’s explanation of the Einstein theory of relativity to Neil Peiffer. Mischler’s picture in the yearbook to the Academy of Fine Arts. Hershey’s good luck in handling school boards to the future placement bureau of Edinboro State. Teachers College. Gwen Gleeten wills her dramatic ability to LoRila Kramer. The Spectator s reports of Jones’ conference to Firpo Swift. Jack Streits executive ability to the senior class president of 1937. Hubert Sherwood s mechanical abil­ ity to George Gr gnol. Zimmer wills his boxing gloves to Wayne Hull. Alice Coppersmith s good nature J,o Becky Bell. Red Skelton’s luxurious Lincoln cabriolet to Red Moorehead and Lois Korb. Peart’s equestrian ability to Gil­ berto Bartoo. Millie Slicker’s wedded bliss to Jimmie Wilson and Marjorie Park­ man. ; Kusner’s singing voice to Russ Hunter. Stanford’s daughter to the school Page Five Description For Atmosphere as a future student. Yuvelier’s fortune to Neil P iffer. Piersinski’s vocabulary to the var­ ious dictionaries in the library. Wozniak’s promoting ability to Eddie Simon. Dolores Willey’s ability to make friends to Miss Kunkel. Reid Hastie’s position on the scrub team to Chalmer Swift. Sworn before Dr. Ross, the Student Faculty Council, and the Board of Trustees this 25th day of May, 1936.” This will was read by Frank Haw­ thorne. It was presented very clear­ ly and concisely. Mr. Legters should be pleased with his heritage. The Spectator wishes to congratu­ late the member of its staff who re­ ceived such a fine gift from Mr. Jones. We wish to congratulate the juniors, the school, and every one who received one of the fine gifts from the seniors. We wish to offer our sincerest thanks to this group for the many worth while things they have mentioned in their will. We hope the inheritance tax is reduced or we will be with less than nothing. Alpha Delta Breakfast On Saturday morning at 8:30 o’clock the Alpha Delta sorority held its last social event of the year in the form of a breakfast honoring the graduating senior members. The breakfast was held at the Culbertson Hills Country Club where sleepy Alpha Delts had made their way in the early morning hours. The fact that all exams were over made the occasion a doubly festive one. The meal, very attractiveely serv­ ed, was made up of a fruit cup, ham and scrambled eggs with jelly, but­ tered toast, coffee and pecan rolls. The seniors were presented with cor­ sages. Invitations were issued to the following faculty members: Miss Mil­ dred Forness, Miss Esther Wilson, Miss Florence Kunkel, Mrs. Carmon Ross, Mrs. A. J. Haller. The com­ mittee in charge was Irene Smith, chairman; Averyl Wheeling, Beatrice Hall, Dottie Duncan, Ruth Gilbert. After breakfast group pictures were taken by Mr. Kupper. As Tony crept silently up the dark alley, he with difficulty fought off panic and kept full control over his overwhelming desire to yell, to run, to fight in the open, to do anything to end this nervewracking, stealthy creeping. But still he kept control over himself and continued, half stooping, half crawling, up the pitch dark alley, apparently deserted ex­ cept for himself. Apparently des­ erted, for somewhere behind him, and by this time probably in front of him as well, were men with clubs and knives intent on snuffing out his life before he could escape the concealing yet dangerous darkness of the alley. To reach safety he must pass either the pursuers behind, slinking along as stealthily as he, or the men in front, waiting silently in the dark. So Tony drew a deep breath, listened long, and started forward again. His body was taunt, ready for action. He would listen intently, so tensed that his ears would hum. Then, real­ izing that he could hear nothing in this state, he would force himself to relax, only to start violently at the faintest sound. Suddenly, just ahead, he thought he perceived a shadow blacker than those around it; a shad­ ow that seemed to move slightly; to move and take the form of a man chouched against the wall. A sharp empty feeling, amounting almost to pain, in the pit of his stomach, a ting­ ling at the roots of his hair, cold sweat breaking out on his face; then Tony, hand clenched hard on the handle of his open pocket knife, hurl­ ed himself noiselessly forward. GREETS GRADUATES The Spectator has asked several of Edinboro’s former faculty mem­ bers to send greetings to the senior class. Unfortunately, only one had arrived at the time this paper went to press. We are very glad to be able to print this letter from H. J. Barrett. Duke University, May -20. Members of the Graduating Class, State Teachers College at Edinboro. The greatness and permanence of this Republic depend upon an educat­ ed Christian citizenship. On the teaching profession very largely rests the solemn obligation of educating such citizens. To you, members of the graduating class of 1936, may I offer the sincere wish that each of you may prove true and loyal to this sacred obligation and may achieve its high­ est consumation. Yours for service, H. J. BARRETT. The Spectator regrets that Firpo Swift took all the condemnation “As tired as a senior” has come about the inveterate-J ones-conven- to be well a known simile about the There was a young man at the tea tion-going. He really didn’t write campus. Who acted quite muchly at sea; the article, ’Course we aren’t saying When they asked him just why, who did. He gave this reply— Wasn’t it nice weather for Com­ I’m teed up with this teasing tea. mencement! We wish you a happy vacation. THE SPECTATOR Page Six TOWNSPEOPLE PRESENT HISTORICAL ALUMNI DAY PAGEANT * SCENE II Kenneth Hawkins In honor o fthe 75th birthday of Edinboro State Teachers Col­ governor dinwiddie Chalmer Swift, Jr lege the people of Edinboro town presented on Saturday afternoon, GEORGE WASHINGTON an historical pageant before a large crowd of Edinboro students, Jane Zahnisgy townsfolk and alumni. The pageant was presented particularily for SALLY FAIRFAX - the alumni. Its theme was the history of the town and college. MINlEen Olson," Betty" Kafferlin, Barbara Reid, Dot Ann Harri, Parts were taken by town people, many of whom were lineal de­ scendants of the historical characters in the play. It was a colorful SCENE III event. Authentic costumes were obtained from an Erie costumer. Al. Vatter St. PIERRE Chalmer Swift, Jr> GEORGE WASHINGTON W. K. Cummings CHRISTOPHER GIST Ralph Zindel FRAZIER ~ Ann Popowitz SCOTCH DANCER - - The Edinboro Country 1753 1936 Make Up ... °n’ Mrs. B. Austin, Mrs. P. Skelton mons, Ed. NobieMary °W’ 'Iean McQuilken, Mary McCommons, SCENE I GEORGE II PELHAM ■ GIRL - - f X £ ft :<• INDIANS............................ n Howard Campbell, Byron Drury, Robert Edgerton, Merle Hall, Neil Harrison, Eli Holt Seven historic scenes depicting certain phases of the conquest, settlement and development of Northwestern Pennsylvania up to SCENE IV the founding of the Teachers College in 1861. - Charles Pettit GEORGE WASHINGTON Presented by citizens of Edinboro to a commencement audience Mrs. Georgia Cooper MARTHA WASHINGTON on May 23, 1936, in commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary MAD ANTHONY WAYNE of the College. Wade Skelton The cast to a large extent are lineal descendants of the people ORDERLY ............................ - James Harrison who are impersonated. SCENE V ANDREW CULBERTSON - - - Andrew Culbertson THE SCENES MAD ANTHONY WAYNE - - Wade Skelton MARY CULBERTSON - - - - ■ Mrs. Velma Walker SCENE I WILLIAM CULBERTSON - - - Wilbur Billings LONDON, ENGLAND, 1753. George II and his Prime SCENE VI Minister decide that America shall be English. For the first time Mrs. Velma Walker the eyes of the world are focused on the Edinboro Country, A MARY CULBERTSON ANDREW COLUMBUS CULBERTSON royal mandate is sent to the Governor of Virginia. - Phillip Walker CASSANDRA CULBERTSON A Babe SCENE II ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, 1 753. The Governor of Virginia MRS. RANDOLPH Mrs. Hugh Devine dispatches Mr. George Washington to the Edinboro Country with THE CAMPBELL CHILDREN - - . John Demeter, Stanley Stevenson, Marion Kilbane, Gerald the King’s message to a French lieutenant near Edinboro. It might have been easier to have sent the message to Paris from London in Bailey, Ruth Nelson, Victor Fuller Jthe first place. SCENE VII SCENE III MR. CAMPBELL Harry Cooper FORT LeBOEUF, PENNSYLVANIA, 1753. The message is MR. THOMPSON Royce Mallory delivered, but it will have to go on to Montreal, Mr. Washington s MR. REEDER John Reeder companion talks things over with a Scot, John Frazier, who seems MR. BIGGERS to have been the earliest settler of the Edinboro Country. Reid St.John MR. AUSTIN - • Blaine Austin SCENE IV mr . M c W illiams Clarence Knowlton PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17 9 5. President Washington is still interested in real estate in the Edinboro Country. MR. TAYLOR Dr. Walter F. Wade He in turn sends his messenger over his old trail of 1 753. This time it is an American mandate to tell the English to vacate. General COMMITTEES Anthony Wayne and Martha Washington have a little joke about Publicity and Program the English and their tea. ' '. ' ' Mr- LaBounty, Mr. Welker, Betty Zahniser Cast Direction SCENE V - Mr. Mallory, Mr. Zahniser, Mr."LaBounty, Mr. Doucette WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA, 1 795. General Wayne pauses with the Culbertsons while on his way to free the Edinboro Lighting and Sound - Mr. McCommons, Mr. Clover, Mr. Bright Country of the Indians, and to free the Great Lakes forts of the Music and Chorus - - Miss Pequignot, Miss Wilson English. He finds William Culbertson anxious to get on to the west Dances to found a town in the Edinboro Country. Miss Harris, Miss Bole Costumes Miss Gordon, Miss Skinner SCENE VI Properties . WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 1 796. William Culbert­ Seating and Grounds ” Mrs. John Doing son’s new town is re-named Edinboro. The new settlement grows Stage Settings' ’ Mr _Ru_SSe11 Walk«. Mr. A. Sall'ee, Mr.'B.Keihl amazingly in an afternoon. Settings SCENE VII Mr. John Doing, Mr Wnb^Bjr’ Iaylor’ Mr‘ F' Brown. EDINBORO, PENNSYLVANIA, 1861. Decendants of the Schniers *‘bur B111,ngs. Mr. B. E. Darrow, Mr. Npioneers make the beginning of the State Teachers College. That done, with a flagrant disregard of time and space, they, with the en­ Cast Organization tire cast, present the seniors of 1936 to the audience. Croz^r,^rIkB.S'RMH“ ^eJ®n Burchfield, Mrs- R- Zindel, MrsCAST OF CHARACTERS / ft £ b 3f 5c r: EE £ is I i h i K I i ! I i I I I I I 1 I ■ I } 1 I I I I I I 1 I J I I 5 i I I I I I I 1 $ I Geo. S. Welker 'vereTs|Feceted\\PR u^XtyaS The"^ by Aimee - Doucette. The scenes Laurence Welker w a7?nSed by Cecile Pequig; World away from the French June Welker Baptlste and his descendants “Vive^C nOt Canucks!°eether eradicated Jea" THE SPECTATOR Page Seven new requirements for elementary teachers Doctor Lester K. Ade, Superinten­ dent of Public Instruction, has an­ nounced that the State Council of Education, at their last meeting, amended the regulations for the certi­ fication of teachers to provide for an additional year of preparation for the State Limited Certificate. This cer­ tificate is now issued where the ap­ plicant has completed two years of preparation for teaching in the ele­ mentary schools. The new standard of education adopted by the Council applies only to teachers who begin their prepara­ tion after January 1, 1937; the new regulation prescribes three years of post secondary school education in­ stead of two years as is now required under the present regulation. Some school districts have required this amount of preparation for a number of years. Teachers who have already begun their preparation will not be required to do the additional work so that the regulation is not retro­ active nor does it apply to teachers in service at the present time. The regulation just approved has been before the State Council for three years and due consideration was given to it by educational insti­ tutions, administrative officials and teachers. The general opinion of the . group was that not only would the interests of the boys and girls in the j public schools be better served by the advanced education standard for be­ ginning teachers, but that the pre­ paration would also provide for a better type of instructional service. One of the many commendable features of the program is the fact that this certificate is valid for three years; the certificate is renewable every three years when the holder has completed twelve semester hours of additional education and so on until the teacher earns her college certifi cate. The program will assure growth in service on the part of the teacher and will also provide for continuous adjustments to new situations as they arise. The preparation is secured at the time when the teacher has acquir­ ed an earning capacity. The pro­ gram has been described as an “earn­ ing and learning” in-service teacher education program. While many states have adopted advanced preparation programs, few 3. This certificate will be valid for have embodied the principle of learn­ three years, renewable for an ad­ ing while teaching. The state of ditional period of three years Deleware has just adopted a program upon a rating of “low” or bet­ which requires three years of college ter and the satisfactory comple­ preparation for teaching. New York tion of twelve semester hours of state requires three years of prepara­ further approved preparation, tion for teaching. After October subsequent renewals to require a 1936, the state of Connecticut will rating of “middle” or better an require four years of preparation for a State teachers’ rating score teaching; New Jersey requires three card together with twelve semes­ years of preparation as a minimum ter hours of further approved preparation. requirement. The teacher education program 4. 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