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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

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Buy Christmas Seals

"The Magic Touch"
Proves Big Success

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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 .... '.
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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

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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.

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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
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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.
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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 <?ver the nation. The rule was enacted
for cagers in high school and college ball, excluding the pros. Sports writers, coaches, and
other basketball officials have come to one
conclusion—the rule should be abolished. Its
chief purpose was to prevent exceptionally tall
players to grab in-bound passes and convert
them into easy lay-ups. In addition , the r u le
was to slow down the fast break and eliminate
many run-away games that occur in high
school ball mainly.
Writers agree that there may be some advantage to this rule in high schools, but definitely u is a hindrance m college ball, in college
games thus far this season, this new legislation has caused the defeat
of some of the leading teams in the nation. When players become excited and tensed during the-game—especially when the score is close or
tied—they unthinkingly toss the ball in bounds under the basket, losing
possession and in many cases the ball game. It is easy to see where
; excited high school players easily toss the games in the hands of the
opponents with a few of these infractions.
What is being done in the attempt to eliminate this rule ? Officials
and head basketball personnel are obtaining views from coaches—mostly negative—to try to arrive at some conclusion as to whether this
rule should be abolished. In the meantime, t h e Big Ten , the Ivy League,
and other small conferences across the nation have already ignored this
new throw-in rule.
QUICK PICK-UPS . . . These members of State Teachers College ranks
placed honorable mention in the Little All-America Football poll by
the Associated Press : George Hrubovcak, Shippensburg; Dale Cochran,
Haven; Joe Chibert, West Chester; Norm Lewandowski, Indiana;
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Dick Merring, East Stroudsburg ; Jack Connor, Shippensburg; and
George Dintiman, Lock Haven.
Remember these Dates following vacation :
Wednesday, January 9—Cheyney—Home—Basketball
Wednesday, January 16—Lycoming—Home—Wrestling
Saturday, January 19—Millersville—Home—Wrestling

Statistics

HARRY HUGHES, JOE WASCAVAGE MAKE SECOND TEAM,
ALL-STATE TEACHERS . . . The coaches of the State Teachers College
Conference conducted their annual poll for the choices of an all-conference team. Included in their choices were Harry Hughes, tackle, and
Joe Wascavage, guard. Two Huskies polled Honorable Mention positions
on the squad—Joe Malczyk and Bo Rainey. The All-State Teachers College Team is as follows:
FIRST TEAM
< Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
C.
Name
School
195
Sh.
E
Lovre
Clarion
6'
Jr.
E1
McFarland
Indiana
6'
190
195
Sr.
Sorber
West Chester
5' 11"
I
200
Sr.
Shippensburg
5' 9"
I r
Hruboucak
205
Sr.
\G
Chibert
West Chester
5' 11"
Sr.
G
Caro
Lock Haven
5' 11"
200
175
Sr.
Shippensburg
C
Persiponko
6'
H
Connor
Shippensburg
6'
180
Sr.
H
Dintiman
Lock Haven
6'
190
Jr.
Sr.
Q
Lewandowski Indiana
6'
175
F
Siracuse
Mansfield
5' 11"
180
Jr.
SECOND TEAM
ENDS—John Czap, Lock Haven ; Joe Fizzano, Millersville. Tackles—Don
Heald, Slippery Rock; Harry Hughes, Bloomsburg. Guards—Ron Lawhe ad , Shippensburg ; Joe Wascavage. Bloomsburg. Center—Steve Ziga; rovich , Clarion. Backs—James Oplinger , East Stroudsburg; Budd Berringer . Lock Haven ; Dick Merring, East Stroudsburg ; Robert Mosteller,
i Wo.st (Thpstpr.
;
HONORABLE MENTION
Ends—Mike Panich, California; Albert Hoffman, East Stroudsburg ;
Tackles—Walt Bjo rn , East Stroudsburg; Dale Cochran, Lock Haven ;
John Andrews, East Stroudsburg ; Guards—Bob Probst , Slippery Rock ;
Carmen Bianco, Edinboro; Center—Warren Davis, East Stroudsburg;
Backs—Jack Wendland, West Chester ; Arthur Castelliucci, Kutztown;
Bob Rainey, Bloomsburg; James Concilia, Edinboro; Joe Malczyk ,
;; Bloomsburg.
FOOTBALL FINALE . . . Football records are now past history and
the final local statistics are as follows:
Avg.
Times Yds.G'd. Yds.. Net
Player
Gain
Per. TD
Carried Bushing Lost
Goobic
5
32
0
32
6.4
0
!! Tambur
11
74
4
70
6.4
0
Watts
79
512
9
503
6.3
3
Bottorf
0
4
20
0
20
5.0
Rainey
61
270
8
262
4.2
2
G. Wood
34
138
0
138
4.1
2
Ferry
4.0
0
1
4
0
.4
Malczyk
74
286
3
283
3.8
1
i Sweet
12
50
4
46
3.8
2
Rohm
7
28
2
26
3.7
0
Alexander
3
9
0
9
3.0
0
Gerber
2
4
0
4
2.0
0
Casper
25
60
19
41
1.6
0
Snyder
7
16
7
9
1.3
0
Oustrich
30
58
46
2
0.06
1
Hileman
1
0
0
0
0.0
0
Asby
1
0
0
0
0.0
0
Covington
1
0
12
-12
-12.0
0
TOTALS
358
1561
124
1437
4.0
11
Opponents
273
980
97
803
3.2
11

Shippers Inflict
Setback on
Husky Five

With Bobby Boyle and Jim Snyaer on the casualty list and two
more Bloomsburg players sent out
of the game early in the third perod for excessive fouling Shippens)urg Teachers downed the Huskies
J5 to 81 in the season opener at
Shippensburg.
The Huskies came within two
Joints of tieing the score early in
the second half when Jim Gustave
was forced to take a seat on the
bench after he committed his fifth

foul. Minutes later Len Kozick ,
veteran performer, followed Gustave with his fifth infraction. Up
to that time the Maroon and Gold
had been matching the tall and
rangy Shippensburg quintet almost
point for point. The Shippers had
been leading by only five points at
the end of the opening period , but
were able to increase that advantage two more points in the second
stanza. Bloomsburg started hitting
during the third quarter and appeared to be on their way to overtake the Shippers when two of the
starters fouled out.
Bill Swisher Bloomsburg sophomore, did his best to keep the
Huskies in the game as he dropped
in 26 points due to expert shooting
from the outside. "Red" also die-

Huskies Open
'56**57 Season in
Rugged Campaign
The seventh season of Pennsylvania State Teachers College
Basketball Conference began play
two weeks ago with the four topseeded teams rated as Millersville,
East Stroudsburg, Shippensburg,
and Bloomsburg. Coach Harold
Shelly has been working hard for
the past three weeks to whip his
cagers into shape for the 1956-57
campaign. This year's edition of
Bloomsburg Huskies is packed with
plenty of heighth , speed , and experience .
Back around the first of November, Coach Shelly called for his initial practice session. After many
hours and days of tedious shaping
up. Shelly attempted to mold together a working five that would
be capable of obtaining high ranks
in STS play this season. To the
average fan , a basketball game appears to be a game-by-game strug(Continued on page 4)

Shellymen Notch
First Victory
Over Kutztown .

Staving off a last minute scoring
threat, the Husky basketeers
downed a spirited Kutztown STC
squad, 83-72, for their first victory
in the Shellymen 's initial Centennial Gym appearance of 1956.
The inj ury-plagued Maroon and
Gold five keynoted the first half
with hot-handed shooting as they
posted a 42-31 advantage at the
half. Bill Swisher, former all-stater
from Bloom High, paced the Huskies in this canto with 16 markers.
Keeping pace with the BSTC
five, the visiting teachers pushed
to within four points of the Husky
q uintet in the final three minutes.
Halting this drive, the Centenn '? 1
cagers began to hit the cords and
showed an eleven point spread at
the final horn .
Captain Len Kozick enjoy ed a
fine night as he filled the hooo
with a variety of shots for 25
counters. High-scoring Bill Swisher
added 20 points for Bloom with a
collection of set and drive shots.
Jim Gustave turned in a good rebounding perf ormance as he and
Len Kozick cleared the boards
with 9 and 11 snares respectively.
Bishop, hard-working center, paced
the Kutztown five with 23 points.
In the preliminary tilt, the Hu sky
Pups notched their first victory by
downing the Berwick YMCA 8367. Joe Worrell and Dean Custer
paced the attack with 23 and 14
points respectively.

Kingsmen Down
Hu sky Cag ers 80*58

The Huskies lost number two of
the season to a powerful King 's
quintet 80-58 in a game played at
Wilkes-Barre. Leading all the way,
the Monarchs breezed to a 45-42
half-time advantage and withstood
a late third period rally by the
Huskies to go on and ice the game
in the final ten minutes of play.
Joe Wallace was the big gun for
Ki n g's as he dumped in 24 markers
toward his team 's winning cause.
The lads from King 's controlled
the boards for the major part of
the evening and forced the Huskies
to miss time and time again on
their shots. At the same time,
Wallace was hitting hot and heavy
from the otuside. Bloomsburg closed the gap to 57-50 late in the
third stanza , but the drive caved
in under the scoring pressure displayed by Wallace and company.
Len Kozick and John Schaefer,
two . Husky starters, fouled out in
the final quarter and Jimmy Gustave,, another BSTC mainstay, was
forced to leave the game on fouls
in the third. King 's sharpshooting
forward Joe Wallace was top scorer for the night with 24 points.
John Mascioli, freshman forward
for the Huskies, and Bill Swisher
were high for Bloomsburg, scoring
15 and 14 markers respectively.
played his rebounding ability
against Corwell and Frackler, the
two big men in the Shippers lineup. Frackler almost matched Bill
Swisher in the scoring column,
scoring 25 points for his team's
winning cause .
Coach Harold Shelly used every
team member present and nine
players broke into the scoring column. The work of Jack Mascioli,
first-year man from Kingston, was
Impressive as he netted 15 points
at guard and gave indication of
fine things to come once he picks
up some college experience.

THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY

5' 9" guard, Joe Mascioli, looks up in despair as his two teammates,
Joe Worrell and Carl Stanitski, both 6' 6", far outreach Joe. Mascioli
has proven his mighty powers as a Frosh by starting all three games,
and emerging as high scorer in the tussle at Kings.

GO GET HIM HARRY! !

Husky Grapplers Are Hopeful
For Successful 1957 Season

Harry Hughes, only Senior member of the Wrestling squad, and John
Chidester, work out before the opening of the 1957 wrestling season.

With a new year just around the corner it's time to turn our attention
to a sport that is comparatively new to Bloomsburg—wrestling. This
sport comes into the spotlight while the Huskies are still burning up
the basketball court.
Wrestling began at Bloomsburg just three years ago. Actually, we
are still only in a developing stage. The man who is in charge of these
mat-men in Mr. Walter Blair. Working with Coach Blair this year is an
able assistant, Alvin Hoffman, a former Northampton High man. Al is
doing a fine j ob handling the practice drills.
The only senior on the squad this year is Harry Hughes, a returning
letterman. Harry wrestles in the heavyweight division and last year
placed third in the State Teachers College Tournament. This year there
are high hopes that Harry will emerge State Champ.
There are six other lettermen on the squad . Jim Garman, who placed
second in the S. T. C. Tourney on top of a great freshman season, is back
for his second year. Joe Cawthern, fourth place winner is also a returnee.
Other returning lettermen are Gerald Eltringham, Barry Beilharz, Bill
Calderwood, and Charley Reigel. Two men, who Coach Blair was counting on, will probably be out the entire season. They are Bob Asby and
George Chaump.
Among the freshmen candidates Coach Blair has pointed out some
boys from whom he expects big things. They are heavyweight Jack
Chidester, who took second place in the All-Prep Championship; Bill
Thomas, and Richard Rimple, from Forty Fort, and Stan Elinsky of
Kingston.
The overall picture is good. The squad is strong in the heavyweight
and lightweight divisions but is somewhat weak in the middleweight
class. The team as a whole lacks experience and depth.
Coach Blair thinks that the teams to beat this year will be Lock
Haven, Millersville, and West Chester. Barring inj uries or misfortune
the head mentor feels that this year 's grappling squad should have a
fairly successful season.

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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*

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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

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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 !

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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.

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( 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 !

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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
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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
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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!

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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.

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For a number of years, Miss
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and making her own Christmas
cards.
Each year about the time
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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

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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
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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.
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