Thanksgiving Recess Begins Wednesday The Spectator Freshman Brawl Is Saturday, Nov. 18 THE VOICE OF STUDENT OPINION VOL. VII—No. 2 HI I T 9 1 1 I j| EDINBORO STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, EDINBORO, PA. Slippery Rock Remains Dean of Instruction Undefeated; Wins 40-0 Designs Honor System Over Red Raiders SCHOLARSHIP IS CORE locals downed in final Unable to stop a hard-running SlipPel*y R°ck hackfield that made fifteen first downs from scrimmage and five more through the air, the Red Raiders fell, 40-0, before a powerful Green and White combination on the Slippery Rock field last Saturday. . From the opening kick-off, which Slippery Rock marched back in re­ peated power thrusts, sixty-seven yards for the first touchdown, to the final whistle which halted the Green and White on Edinboro’s one yard I ne, the game was dominated by the crushing, relentless, ground-gaining of the Slippery Rock powerhouse. Without once flashing spectacular or unusual play, the men of Thomp­ son relied almost wholly on smashing line drives that riddled a lighter Edinboro forward wall. Though seemingly overwhelmed by the unstoppable touchdown parades of Slippery Rock, the Raiders fought back in a way that will distinguish the 1939 team for all time. Combining sheer grit with spectac­ ular play, the Edinboro men made five first downs against the toughest opponent of the year, a team that has not been defeated. According to Mr. H. L. Offner, Dean of Instruction, a new honor sys­ tem has been outlined, by which any student meriting scholastic distinc­ tion at Edinboro will be publicly rec­ ognized for his or her outstanding achievement. Plan Is New Heretofore, no such arrangement has been executed, although there previously existed a similar plan, also called the Dean’s list, which was less stringent in its requirements and of­ fered no scheme of complete recog­ nition of outstanding academic per­ formance. The procedure for the establish­ ment and publicity of the new Dean’s list is as follows: The Dean’s list shall be a list of students who have attained outstand­ ing scholarship, whose college citi­ zenship is satisfactory, and character above reproach. “B” Is Required NOVEMBER 15, 1939 EDINBORO PLAYERS SET STAGE FOR ANNUAL PLAY TOURNAMENT <•> Sculptor-Lecturer Reviews Life Work In Pictorial Address FRATERNITY JUDGES Expresses Hope Climaxing dramatic activities of Art Future the semester, the Edinboro Players will present the first in their series MOUNTAINS ARE STATUES of the 9th annual Tournament of Plays when the curtain rises in Nor­ “Every night we should get down mal Hall auditorium this evening at on our knees and thank whatever God eight o’clock. we believe in, that we are far from Concentrating the efforts of near­ it,” “it” referring to the political and ly everyone in the Dramatic Club, mental conditions in Europe today, this organization will feature six onespoke Gutzon Borglum in a simple act plays, three to be given Thursday, but highly philosophical lecture when November 30, the second night of the he addressed a capacity audience in tournament, when judges represent­ the college auditorium last Wednes­ ing the Alpha Psi Omega, National day evening. Honorary Dramatic Fraternity, will bestow awards upon students for Borglum Stands Firm Thoroughly American, Borglum, their ability in acting, scenery de­ himself a very statue of freedom, signing and producing. At tonight’s enter t a i n m e n t, used subjects as huge as the mount­ ains he carved, standing firm in his Charles Lewis will stage ‘The Boor”, belief that the future of Fine Arts June Howard, “Black Harvest”, and depends upon honesty, sincerity, self- Catherine Ross, “No, Not the Rus­ determination, and the American sians”. “The Boor” is an hilarious Russian peoples’ will to remain truly Ameri­ comedy in which Mrs. Nicholoei Michcan. Mr. Borglum supplemented his pic­ ailovitch (Sara Kratz) converts her(Continued on Page Two) torial address with many beautiful slides of his accomplishments on Mt. Rushmore, and ended with the words: “I wish that I had fifty more years to live; I’d cut up a few more mount­ ains.” Borglum In Fine No student shall be included on the Dean’s list who has not obtained a grade of “B” or better in ALL courses. College citizenship and character shall be attested to by the Deans of Men and Women. i The list shall be made public once :: a semester. 1 The list shall be published in near­ by newspapers. The student’s local home news­ paper, and his high school, through the activities of the Press Club, are to be notified and informed as to the COUNCILORS RETURN achievements of its honor member re­ Miss Evelyn Bergstrom and four LIBRARY GETS ADDITIONS presented at Edinboro. Edinboro delegates, representing our local student governing unit, recent­ Today in assembly the library con­ EUROPEAN ACTIVITIES ly returned from the annual Student tributed excellently to National Book DETAIN CORRESPONDENT Council Conference which convened Week, November 12 to 18, by preH. R. Knickerbocker, international at State Teachers College, Lock Hav­ renting reviews of books soon to be news correspondent, scheduled to ap­ en, Pennsylvania. placed on the library shelves. / Student representatives among the pear in the college auditorium tomor­ —Phelps Is Recalled— row evening, will be heard at a date state delegation were Virginia Grey To give the students a taste of set for sometime in January, due to and William Snyder, sophomores, and some of the most interesting, Miss his activities on the western front Helen Williams and Warren Anna, Baron reviewed Vardin Fisher’s in the present European war. freshmen. “Children of God”. Miss Wilson, using William Lyon Phelp’s “best CALLING ALL JITTERBUGS seller” autobiography, brought back to the students memories of this gen^al and lovable character’s appearance Hey Folks. For the small sum of 50c per couple, you can dance to the °n our stage. Betty Klapthor, a tunes of Johnny Hornstein and his orchestra, who will appear in the old Newcomer to the campus, gave us an college gym on November 18, from 8:15 p. m. until 12:00 p. m. lnsight of the charm and naturalism This dance marks the first college activity of the class of ’43 and every Amelia Earhart, as simply and effort is being put forth to really make it a hit. Mr. Rockwell, our decora­ ^Pathetically told by her husband, tive decorator of the freshman class, promises some bang-up, classy, rip eorge Putnam, in “Soaring Wings”. snortin’ designs to encircle all you swayers while you whip away your blues ; “Christ in Concrete,” by Donati, to that sweet rhythm, so what you say we have a date In the old gym next Soaring Wings, by Putnam, “Pe^’Ul.ar Treasure,” by Ferber, and Saturday, November 18? Thanx, The Patriot,” by Buck, are some of 10 better books now being added to Joe Freshman °Ul’ library. National Book Week Is Assembly Theme --------Tonights’ Feature Will Include First Three of Six One-Act Presentations Frederic Returns To Edinboro Concert Stage Tomorrow Night Eager Audience Awaits Popular Young Artist PRESS PAYS TRIBUTE Tomorrow evening, Edinboro will again welcome Jerold Frederic, tal­ ented young pianist, when he appears in the Normal Hall auditorium as a special feature of the Lecture-Enter­ tainment Course. Frederic, now in his third consecu­ tive year of public performing, has already displayed his talent to Edin­ boro audiences, when he appeared here in the course of 1937-1938. Is American American born of French-German parentage, Frederic has, during the past two years, travelled some twen­ ty-two thousand miles, playing over one hundred eighty concerts, many of which were repeat engagements. Wherever he has performed, the press has paid high tribute to him an admires his interpretation of the great Liszt. Edinboro is looking forward to the pleasure of listening to this “genius of a new order,”—Jerold Frederic. i THE SPECTATOR TOURNAMENT OF PLAYg^S Page Two The Spectator The voice of student opinion at Edinboro State Teachers College. Club News By Mary Duran Published on Wednesday throughout the school year by students of —Rural Problems---The Rural Problems Club is com<* of young people esposed of a group interested in the problems STAFF pecially i..L----- 1 Editor-in-Chief of rural schools and who intend to Joseph S. Norder ................ Assistant Editor become familiar with conditions in Edward Damits ..... ............ Business Manager the rural communities. Frank Ordon Boys Sports Editor The members of this organization William Capretto .. Girls Sports Editor are rehearsing two plays, directed by Virginia Andrews . ... Assistant Sports Editor Patricia Hastings and Katherine HuHarold Stoops......... ............................ Art... Editor bertz, to be presented in rural schools Ray Gallagher ....................... Column Editor Wilma Ihsen News Editor soon. —Newman— Donald Wagner ... .................. Feature Editor The Newman Club, a branch of Harold Powers Assistant Feature Editor the national organization, is exclus­ Louis Ginsberg ............................... Columnist ively for the Catholic students of the Mary Duran .............................. Columnist Oliver Wester college. Father MacDonald, of Erie, ...................................... Typist Betty Buckley .......... Supervising Editor and Mr. Doucette are the advisers. Walter Nissen Faculty Adviser On November 8, the following officers W. Verne Zahniser were elected: President, William Schaaf; vice president, Mary Bar­ HOMECOMING IS SUCCESS The committee in charge of Homecoming wish to thank everyone, both ber; secretary, Ann Krivonak, and faculty and students, who in any way contributed to the success of the day. treasurer, Virginia Grey. Programs will be varied; part of Alumni Felt Welcome the meeting will be devoted to study During the day everyone helped in a general way by making the alumni feel welcome and seeing that they had a good time throughout their stay or discussions, followed by a busi­ with us. Special mention should be given to the hockey players and the ness meeting and a social hour. At the last two meetings the at­ spectators as well, who shivered in the breeze and permitted the alumni to go away feeling that they are not back numbers, and to all W. A. A. mem­ tendance was nearly one hundred per bers who entertained the alumni at luncheon. The members of Mu Kappa cent. Meetings are held the second Gamma deserve a big hand for their work in bringing so large a group back and fourth Wednesday of the month. for their luncheon, or shall we say “bit of salad”, at the Clubhouse. The —Y. M. C. A.— fine spirit of this gathering lasted throughout the day and supplied the alum­ Mr. Bailey is the new faculty ad­ ni supper with several musical selections. viser for the Y. M. C. A. Plans are Team Is Victorious being made for participation in intra­ And speaking of supper, our gratitude to Miss Pettit and all her work­ mural sports under the direction of ers for a meal that just hit the spot. The boys of the football squad fought Virgil Pettit. snow and the opposing team to bring us a victory, while loyal spectators, —Y. W. C. A— teeth chattering, remained to the final gun. The support of the dance by The Y. W. C. A. held a joint meet­ the student body was appreciated both from the social and from the ing with the Y. M. C. A. at which Rev. financial side. Special applause should be given those who came to our Castordale spoke on “Christianity in rescue and moved the piano at the eleventh hour, to the checkroom at­ the World”. tendants who struggled with the coats under the handicap of a broken coat The “Y” is moving on with its rack, and to the ticket sellers who gave many hours of time, even to post­ year’s program which is “A Year with poning a date to remain through the rush. the Book”. A Thanksgiving pro­ Again we say “Thanks to everyone”. gram will be held November 16, with Alumni Committee “Thanksgiving in Song”, as the topic for the evening with students as Thanksgiving, like ambassadors, cabinet officers and others smeared with speakers. This will also be a dedi­ political ointment, cation service for new hymnals. Depends for its existence on Presidential appointment.—Ogden Nash —Speech— A new club known as the Speech Trousers Are Pegged Budget your available money and Club is being organized by a group distribute it according to the import­ interested in debating, public speak­ ance and use of the clothing article ing, extemporaneous speaking, and in your wardrobe. Never emphasize speech problems. i the most prominent feature of your At present there are about nine | face or figure. For example, a short, members. Marie Allen is Keeper of i Lou Ginsberg Outlines stocky indnvidual should look for the Log and Frank Felice is Speaker Wardrobe Requirements stripes and vertical lines to add height of the House. Draped features, The club is still open to memberThe approaching Holiday season to his figure. three-button model suit coat and ship. brings with it the peak in consumer pegged trousers will also add neces­ clothing purchases. During this per­ sary suit lines to heighten. iod, hundreds of college students will It is essential to remember in holi­ Edinboro State Teachers College at Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Style Commentator Interprets Holiday Clothing Requisites Off-Campus Chatter make tracks to stores in population day clothes’ buying this season that By Virginia Andrews and centers to purchase their clothing no price increases have been made Oliver Wester by the majority of clothing stores needs. Hello! Hello! Hello! Don’t you you Buying clothes is always an indi­ and sales talks of “present increases feel peppy after the grand showing vidual problem and there are those in price because of rise in wool mar­ the football team team gave gave Saturday? Saturday? who will make their selections in two kets”, should be discounted at this Quarter marks5 today would today would damp damp­­ minutes flat and those who will shop time. However, prices will rise after' the town for hours in search of suit­ the holidays and all spring clothing I en anyone’s enthusiasm tho’, wouldn’t they? Cheer up, we’ll all survive. able clothes. However, there are a will be priced higher than last year. | Demiankow Commutes few general pointers from price and An ambitious youth and ardent style angles which may aid you in Canada offers a six-month course student is our A-No. 1 buying your clothes. commuter, in scientific housekeeping. John Demiankow....Thru experiences I (Continued From Page q self from a hermit to a lady j I company of Grigori Stepa?5 (Charles Lewis), much to comfort of her faithful but very retainer, Luka (Richard “Black Harvest” is a stirring? dy of a western dust bowl area, the havoc it flings on Kurt gjj (Roy Christensen), Paul gj?' (Richard Rockwell), and Joey gw ' (Steve L:pshik), Dr. Bauer Freeland), and Matt Stransky Hahn). “No, Not the Russians” portray. ', typical family of aspiring art-^. Eric (Robert McKinney), John mond Graves), Father, (Stuart Ach son), Mother, (Jean Baldwin), / een, (Ann Ostermaier), and and j/ Jone (Elaine Ghering). On November 30, James will give “Debt Takes a Holiday;. Helen Turner, “Helena’s Husbaci' and Richard DeRemer “Cryst/ Clear”. Portraying characters in th& presentations will include Lore; Whitney, Robert Ulrich, Harf. Stoops, Betty Klapthor, Kathleen.V Cray, Ralph Knopp,. Donald Wagne Katherine Hubertz, Ponziano Ma: ning, Earl Madigan, Harold Powe? Will Schaaf, Marjorie Martin, Saif ley Swift, Betty Buckley, and Ck lotte Weaver. ' we have found out that the sociij gatherings in our library are thitfof the past....favorite subject c Walter Pelech is English Literature. especially memorizing Enes....two is-.’ separable friends are Helen Dari] and Wilma Stafford. McCray Gives Pies Helen Lesonik can Stan-d it aloud ....Wally Skelton looks nice in bow tie and incidentally, bowties#! being worn by many of our herofe| Sorry boys, but Kay Hubertzs heard beat is way back in Illinois, too?; luck....Dan Wolchik has an easy-g^J manner that is attractive....Ask Ma>5 Carpenter and Jerry Hafer abo-j those “A’s” .... James CavannangH musical intelect overcomes the Mu-M Appreciation class....Bea Kusner sesses many winning ways....Kathle