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•s««. Pennsylvania

lister Mary Rachel

vises men
fer. Mary Rachel of the Home
Economics Department has been
Appointed Freshman Glass ad-
visor by the administration of
Mercyhurst College.*In a letter
Submitted to the Editor, Sr,
Mary Rachel sends to the stu-
dent body the following message
about "her Freshmen."
:
"From the East, from the
West, from the North and from
the South, the Freshmen have
come to Mercyhurst with an
average hacking of seventeen
years of experience |in fliving;
Itwelve years of contact with
books and scholastic environ-
ment; ten years of developed
flunking powers. They have
come laden with ideas, ideals,
objectives and the determina-
tion to carry these out. They
nave come equipped with a phi-
losophy of life, born in form a-
pve years and nurtured\andjde-
Teloped along the way.
| "A four-year period is the
next significant unit in the lives
jrf these Freshmen,—a period of
peat opportunities, a period of
Mvancement, both^in a material
W in a spiritual way.f This is
e
F time for amassing more
wealth in the form of knowl-
p&e and worthwhile experienc-
Dnring the years stretching
Active In D/ocese
is Mother I This year is a great year for
the Sisters of Mercy.^Each sac-
Agnes Marie, new Mother
rifice, each improvement, each
Superior of the Mercy
undertaking is a record to the
Order and President of
Mercy Order^in this, its 75th
the College.
anniversary.
At the right" is Mother
The Sisters of Mercy were
M. Borgia, Foundress of
authorized to institute Sunday,
Mercyhurst and! Dean of October 14, as Diamond Jubilee
the College. day throughout the diocese. For
75 years they worked admirably
for God and the ^Church. Onf
their Diamond Jubilee day the*
Mercy Sisters solicited prayers
and funds to help ^liquidate its
debt on Mercyhurst and for a
new motherhouse. In a letter to
the clergy of the Diocese seek-
Glee Club Announces New Program Mother M. Borgia ing cooperation Mother Agnes
Marie, the new Mother Superior
Under the able and enthusiastic direction of Giovanni K'lopp,
the Glee Club is making plans for another successful year. In order Honored of the order, requested that on
October 14 they should offer the
to improve thelefficiency of the club, the members have established On Wednesday, October 10,
a system of section leaders. These are chosen for ear training and 1945, the Feast of St. Francis Holy Mass for the community's
interests and for the souls of
reading ability. Once a week each section leader meets with her Borgia, the faculty and students
group to rehearse its particular part of a piece in order that, when of Mercyhurst College once the departed Sisters of Mercy.
the whole club assembles for practice, the rehearsal will go more more united to pay tribute to In 1870 the foundation of the
quickly and easily. The section leaders chosen for this semester their Dean, Mother M. Francis work accomplished by the Sis-
are: high soprano, Helen^ Fa- Borgia. ters of Mercy was laid.£ A band
bian; low soprano, Shirley Som- The formal ceremonies were of seven Sisters left their moth-
merhof; second soprano, Nancy
Smith; first alto, Helen Jean Liturgy Begins conducted in the true Mercy- er-house in Pittsburgh
founded a new frontier in Titus-
hurst fashion of perfection. At ville at St. Joseph's Convent. A
and

es
M before them, these Fresh-
Walters; and second alto, Bar-
bara M. Fleming.
Third Year 8 p. m. the procession into the three-story brick convent had
en are going to give TIME, Under the advisorship of school auditorium commenced. been built for their use. It is
In order to accomplish the Upon|Mother Borgia's entrance,
EFF work planned Mrs. Klopp is Mother M. Borgia, the Litur- interesting to note that the
ORT, ENERGY, ABIL- the/ congregation lauded^ her
limiting the number of Glee gical Movement has begun its building, which is still- stand-
*"K^ in order to improve self third year at Mercyhurst. The with "Hail |To Thee, Dear
Club members. Only fifteen new ! ing, sis the center •• of numerous
^ to develop possible latent purpose of this organization"-is Mother Borgia/' which was fol-
freshmen have been accepted!* extensions of St. Joseph's con-
klents. They are going to co- to acquaint'its >members with lowed by Handel's immortal
vent and academy. On Sept. 26,
operate and show good will in into the group, and each is cap- the rites and prayers of the "Holy Art Thou," sung by the
ev able of sight reading. Unlike 1870, less than three days after
Py instance of college life. Church. A study of the Sacra- College Glee Club, under the di-
their arrival, the Sisters began
Mercyhurst is la very wise other years the Seniors are:^ ments has been introduced this rection of Giovanni Klopp. their teaching duties.
M
°ther. She?has much to give participating in choral work, year. "Memories of Mercyhurst,"
u the May Day ac- which portrayed historical and In the following years more
is especially prone to be but only until
At the first meeting on Oc- memorable dates in* the estab- schools were established and the
ta*rous to those who give their tivities begin. little group grew. In 1926 the
LL
* to her. Why are these tober 15 it was decided that lishment and expansion of the
the chairmanship change each| Mercy Sisters, under the direc-
Ashmen then so determined to CALENDAR school, was presented by the
month, with a Senior in charge. Janus Club under the direction tion of I Mother M. Borgia, op-
Meverything into College life? October 25—Investiture ened Mercyhurst College and
Miss Jeanne Roepke was ap- of Miss Mildred Curtin.
^use they want to reap a October 31—(Hallowe'en Party pointed chairman for October. Seminary for women. To main-
^ harvest in '49. They have November 1—Feast of All Following the skit the Glee
egun In succeeding months the chair- Club sang for Mother Borgia tain a high faculty standard, its
te well,—it is not presump- Saints manship will be taken over by teachers were sent for special
Us to her favorite Strauss waltz,
° say they will end well!" November 3—Pumpkin Ball the Misses Dolores Di Vincenzo, "Tales from Vienna Woods." courses to noted universities.
Virginia Walsh, Theresa Len- Ruth Elaine Sullivan, represent- The college building now re-
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Welcome, Class of 49 j non, Ruth E. Sullivan, and Joan ing the student body, then hon- quires additional resident stu-
Wadlinger. Miss Peg Dengate ored the Dean with an oral feli- dent facilities and a library.
Jo w! ^ginning of the new school year brings many new faces was elected vice-chairman and citation and presented her with This is but a small portion of
ghten the halls
vital of Mercyhurst—-faces that will become a secretary; and Miss Stephie Me- a (gift from the "Daughters of the successful works that the
j ^ Part of our college. To these Freshmen, we say: "Mercy- lisz will take over the duties of Mercyhurst."? i Sisters of Mercy have accom-
1S p r o u d
«*V» *o welcome you and to number you among her treasurer. The singing of the Alma Ma- plished during their 75 years of
It ter brought the program to" a service to God and the Church,
t^T £ aim to assist you in fulfilling your desires for the
er
close. The Seniors entertained To them we will ever owe a
u have
Mil f Placed your confidence in Mercyhurst, and you the faculty in the lounge. debt of gratitude.
•tan n o stro
*ger hand to guide you; for fMercyhurst will New Gym Director
nd i m p i r e
throu v you, will act as a torch of faith * and truth
^ Sfcout your days. Her standards of right will lead you to Enthusiastic, friendly, and ef- ^stiffitleS JHiedd!
ficientlf These qualities certain- Come on, kids. Grab your pumpkins, bring out your goblins, don
*wl deci
sion to continue your education is a step which will ly describe our new physical your costumes, and let's have fun. Hallowe'en is fast approaching,
e y o u r fu education director, Miss Helen and the Janus Club needed no coaxing to plan its annual party.
life Y *ure, a step toward security on the paths of
have
•Jtir
S * r a s p e d the opportunity to further your knowledge. Wherry, a graduate of Sargeant Already preparations are under way for entertainment,! games,
I ^cation is valuable to you and will continually prove its College, Boston, Mass. During prizes and refreshments. October 31 has been set as the date.
the C O m i n ea the summer months she acted Two days later, Mercyhurst's Sodality is opening its social year
^ttcL * y rs. with a dance. More fun if The committees are "racing their motors"
on has-been
u ^ation&fcoo u~ an important
, a. factor
-#--4— in
4*. influencing
imHiiAnninc ourour na- as ^playground supervisor at
v
^ elopment. Today, perhaps more than at any time in the Oceanside, Long Island. trying to make this event a success. Their biggest task is centered
°* the world, there is a growing consciousness of the Besides! herUove for sports, around those of the opposite sex. A list has been posted on the
Port e e
4^ of definite preparations for all occupations With especially! horseback riding, college bulletin board for our "dreamboats" to sign, if they can
Jfor professional education increased by the rfn- Miss Wherry likes good mu- have that friend or brother come from home. For those, undated,
k^edT* eeconomic
c o n o m i c development of the country, you will be
development of the country, sic, and, as she-says, "anything our prefect and her aides are promising "blind dates." We're sure
ta
At i ° ke your place in the world of toworrow. from Harry^ James to Chopin. there's a good time ahead.
^Mi L*? tlture
e^rcises tomorrow,' October 25, I Dr. M. J. The faculty and students ex- The Science Seminar has reserved November 9, for a good old-
%y * ask you to pledge yourself to cap and gown. Offi- tend a hearty welcome to our fashioned "bam dance." Swing your partner left and right, dosey-
ni

StftvV 1 1 1 be
come a part of Mercyhurst College. It is with new faculty| member. May she doe and promenade t the middle. Slip on the old blue jeans, plaid
at shirts, loafers, and make way for the frolics in store.
N t J T t ^ loyal daughters of ourf Alma Mater welcome enjoy the coming year.
clft
ss of '49. 2
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j v^Ae Jntrcuw
Editor—Jean Roepke
\ We CAM Succeed Leisure Time
It seems that while e d j
For most people Tuesday August 14, 1945 was undoubtedly disagree on many thin* £
H Assistant Editors the happiest day of their lives. Around the world the peoples nearly all agree on the J
of the 'victorious Allied Nations cheered and wept |_in prayerful that among the major £
Ruth E. Sullivan M/wpp^ f Mary LIKinnerney thanksgiving. The war was over. The day for which we had tives of education is that k ?
iwi¥iiFlI> worked, waited, and prayed had come at last. as "activities
Lillian Writer 1 ^Inu^ I Barbara Fleming That was two long months ago. Since then, enthusiasm has died. worthy use of
We have tended to forget how exuberant, happy, and thankful Upon first leisure tjJ
we were on the V~J day. To think that the long, dark, hours of thought, 1^
Art Editor _ Jean Erwin time in our present busy J
Business Editor Virginia Walsh anxiety, loneliness, and waiting were at last over! To realize that
a-day world may seem J
Editorial Staff J. Videtto, N. Ferraro, M. E. Pugh, S. not only would our friends and relatives be returning to us, but
much out of place and
Brigham, J. Wirges, S. Melisz, B. Ahlgren, B. Norton, M. that humanity at large? was again comparatively at rest! Our
serving of recognition, J
Mohr, H. Martin, f *• feelings have changed since then* Already we >have begun to busiest life does and must fl
Art Staff R. Hitchcock, R. Morey, C. Schneider. wonder how long it will be before we can buy nylon hose or a some leisure in it The fa
Business Staff H. Fabian, P. Ferry, M. J. Masterson, new car. We $ complain because the whole country seems to be step, then, is to find it 1
striking, or because a boyfriend hasn't been discharged yet. What to do with it becj
D. Donatelli, M. Doyle. J m f
But now that we have blessed peace in our hands, are we going the second problem. Thisl
ADVANCE W H M t l N f t t L I T N O CO • f » l C , M,
to give it up so easily, treat it so materially? We wanted peace be another way of asking 2
so badly. Under pressure we worked so hard for it. We wustn't question, "Do you have a 1
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let it slip away from us now by sitting down on the job. by?"
QfitJi ovie onscious. fWe can keep the peace for which we gave so much only by
continuing to work and sacrifice for it. We must pray to God afternoon?' That will give]
What do you do on a J
just as hard in peace as we a clue. What do you do 1
When we heard it, we couldn't believe fit! It didn't did in jwar. We must thank l^efrante c waiting for the bus? Hon
seem credible that our own Mercyhurst girls had no pref- Him for the many blessings He you occupy your time b e
M
erence as to what type of movie they liked to see. They gave us. We must pray for the Because her bucking cart-mule
Showed 'scant respect for a trains when making a jouraj
put on a best dress; they don a new hat; they spray success of the United Nations
saint, |
You have, no doubt, heard
themselves with Chanel No, 5; ^their fingernails are Organization just as we prayed the young lady whose tnj
for its formation. We must There rose from a ditch -near stopped for thirty minutes 1
painted, and their hair is curled. They do all this fuss- thank God for being able to Media
Albuquerque. She stepped fi
ing and primping, whichvis, ofjcourse, expected from any utilize atomic energy, to make Del Campo this complaint: her Pullman, looked about is
well-dressed college woman ;fyet,|they make these fancy | t h e w o r l d a p e a c ^ , i f happier "Why do you treat me thus, vacant manner, and started.
preparations only|to ride downtown to stand in front of i
p ace . w e must practice Christ- dear Lord? board the train again. T he pj
the theatre and say, with unaffected surprise, "Oh, is I'd willingly shed my blood, ter said, "Have you 1
i a n principles at all times, with
But I balk at the prospect of enough of Albuquerque
that what is showing." They then walk up to the ticket fait^ an( j tolerance. martyrdom— "Yes," she said, "Towns are 1
window, hand the girl sixty cents, and walk noncha- A good peace is just as hard In this Castilian mud." alike." That young w o m an fij
lantly into the theatre without any forethought about ed to see the classic archi
to keep as a bad war is hard Smiled Christ — "Thus do I ture of the New Mexico sta
what they are seeing. to win. It requires infinite pa- treat My friends, The colorful baskets, mocca)
And that is the point! This is where we deviate from! tience, hard work, prayer, and So must I thus treat you." blankets, and potteries held
"No iwonder, 'Lord," sighed the Indians for inspection Ǥ
the course a well-educated Mercyhurst woman should sacrifice, if we work hard in Teresa I
take. We are women, not silly adolescents. As women, we peace as in war, with as much wastedSupon her unseeing « J
"No wonder! You have so leis
should think, and think like women; then act accordingly, feeling and hope for a better few!"—Alfred Barett S. J. Since ^worthy use oi
time is classed among the
Here at school we have been trained to think and act as world, we can succeed. jor objectives of educatio|
Christians. Christian books are available to us in the ^li- M. E.J Pugh. Jurnjng of the Tassel is obvious that it is W*1
brary; our conversation is Christian-like; our academic The academic cap is one of to contribute Ho the indW"
subjects are taught to us from a Christian! viewpoint. the most cherished symbols of improvement. It is not a J
Yet, in the entertainment we seek, especially motion college life. It designates its nym for "killing tfoe*
picture entertainment, wefseem|to forget our Christian Let Him Win wearer as a student just as is sinful. —Sr. Mary & t
>
training. While waiting for a bus the the nurse's uniform marks her
other morn, I was curiously profession. By the turning of
As long as Humphrey Bogart or Van Johnson stars in the tassel, the cap traces the Sympathy
the^movie we ^anticipate seeing, it makes no difference eyeing the passing public when
my eyes were drawn to a lad development of a college ca- The faculty and students,
whether or not that ^movie is dedicated! to un-Christian who sat alone, nervously cross- reer. Mercyhurst College wish M
principles or to lewd^scenes not fit for any decent-minded ing and uncrossing his scrawny At Mercyhurst when a Fresh- tend their deepest syml*
person to witness. We rationalize our lack of aversion to legs. He was unconsciously star- man dons the symbolic cap, she Dorothy Chimenti on the*"
this by saying, "But I would never do 'those things, so, ing off into space, and occa- receives, in return for a pledge of her father and to ft*j er
sionally would wipe cold per- of loyalty and love, all that Gustafson whose motl»
^therefore, %t can't harm me just to look at them." And spiration from his brown brow, the college has to offer. She recently.
©then we follow with that well-worn,funintelligible phrase, and! would then bite into his becomes a part 1of the school,
i"W.e must be broad-minded about such things, you fingers as if to deaden | some sharing in its development and The Seniors have resell
success. This is the first of j goal; this,step is the c" 1
^know." Now,?we ask, what kind of thinking is that? It phenomenal \ pain. He was a lad
tion of their college » J l
about 22; a ladlwho wore the four steps toward the final |
j isn't so much a question of walking directly from the goal; it marks the beginning view of their position. t»1
gallant eagle ononis lapel. He
itheatre to imitate the actions of our favorite movie stars. of real womanhood. 10 rs have earned the
was another faithful son who whfcM
But these lewd scenes and un-Christian-like principles had done his duty. The Sophomore, advancing special privileges other|
will eventually alter our Christian viewpoint. Thefpro- with great dignity, has finished them out from the
"He had suffered, He had won
cess is slow but sure. We begin to tolerate such things half of her college course. She dents. For them the «"* i
A solemn peace forever more." has many memories to look women open doors 8 U
in the world, and theyfare no longer repugnant to us as Yes, he has suffered, but back on, but there is much them precedence in al ^
they should be. | has he, in truth, won his peace? more ahead of her. Such small attentions•bui
No, the horrors of war have When the tassel is turned to edge not superiority*
That is why the Catholic Church is putting up such muddled his-immature mind; he signify the Junior year, many deavor.
a fight with Hollywood producers to induce them to im- can not see truth, which is the new responsibilities are added. But, a s always, irt* r
t*
prove their motion picture standards. That a s why in- light of the world. To the Junior falls the plea- wished for is attain*SO^J
*1,
telligent, Christian women like ourselves should help in How can he be helped? By sure of being a "big sister," sire reaches out fo*
2 that fight. Not until the producers are shown by smaller the candles of Christianity, affording her the opportunity else. As her college winfl
box-office receipts that America does not want their our war-time .neurotics and un- j of guiding and helping some to a close, she is K^*
t type of pagan entertainment will they make movies that
fortunates can be made to see. girl who is Just beginning. As ward to turning her J
By love and devotion to our an upperclas sworn an, the Junior her experience to c0 A
everyone will feel free to attend. Only then will our God Almighty, they can gain assumes an even more active Christian living i t t L /
objectionable-irt-part movtes be a thing of the past. We new hope, new strength, and part in the functions 5 of the With reluctant jpy» \* I
can help by giving a little forethought before going to everlasting happiness. school in preparation for her doffs her academic ^
God has appointed us, Chris- final year.
the motion pictures Saturday afternoon. We must act tian college women, to help
like Christian women, not pagan children. We must think those we love 4to carry His
before we act! light to the blind and to open better to the tsoitor »

unto them eternal peace. Dear Editor, f V |A | ' 1

What can. we do? Visit the I was just thinking of that excellent courtesy Ps en
Blessed Sacrament every eve- Juniors put on last spring. I certainly wish the F** re
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ning. Since this is the month have seen it. They |would • have learned that t|»o ^n(J
I ox the Holy Rosary, we can classmen's rights such as passing out of Chapel ffr^ {ll,
1 be in chapel * for the recitation through the cafeteria line first. There is enough f°°
of the Rosary with our class- one. 1 •.»•£ • {
K mates. Remember, Our Lady Of course, I understand t h a t the Freshmen are new. . m
cce
will intercede to her Son for time to become adjusted, so I thought they'd » £ $tf
aS
you and for our returning he- If they're. in doubt as t o what to do they should
|i *:
roe's. ' f Sisters." Let's respect the rights of all upperclassme • 1
—S. Melisz.
 October 24, 1945
CfeU/ercia9
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[Over a V.OKC R Sub m d About Education
With my "4:20" class a t an end, my tummy telling me I'd like The S. 0 . S., under Miss Jane
to eat and the lilting strains of "No Can Do" floating ovev the
dio I guess I'll relax "Over A Coke" with you.
Kelly, welcomed the Freshmen
into the club a t a picnic supper yCtfsute
[This rainy weather . . . don*t you wish it would stop ? The on October 3. The first business
Leather bureau titles these torrential downpours as equinoctial meeting was devoted to the ac- I came upon it unexpected 1 y—a final philosophy, a basic psy-
counts of practice teachers in chology of education. I found it in Chapter II of the first epistle
J storms. J } } . :;
the Home Economics field. of St.:Peter. I was not aware of it until I had almost finished the
I pjj you know that we have three horses, some chickens and pigs chapter. And I have often wondered since' whether St. Peter him-
\n the farm this year? If you don't believe it, stroll across the Art Club
The October meeting of the self realized that while he was preaching Christ's gospel he was
back campus and take a look for yourself. | also describing the foundations of sound education in theory^and
Gee! The dorm rooms look like "Good Housekeeping:" ads. Men Art Club, which was recently
in practice.
look for cleverness in a woman. From what this news-hound has organized, was devoted to out-
seen, she's got the authority to commend most Mercyhurst cuties lining plans for the coming year. Education, whether much or little, must,|in all cases when in-
for their artistic taste. How| about this ? In the election of officers, Con- corporated into our lives, contribute to the realization of St. Peter's
Discussing: the artistic tendencies of you, girls, prompts me to nie Schneider was named presi- .words: "that you may declare His virtues, who hath called you
toss a few more bouquets your way. At dinner recently, the tres dent; Lillian Writer* vice-presi- out of darkness into His marvellous light"
dent; j and Natalie Cooper, trea- Where education informs, it makes manifest; and, a s St. Paul
chic coiffures were very noticeable. I t seems that you, fair dam-
surer. Fashion illustrations by says, "all that is manifest is light." Where education trains or
sels,, are running competition with the latest "Vogue" models.
Blanche Rothchild, noted artist, |prepares one for action, it must in every instance serve the inter-
Hubba, hubba, hubba . . . The end of the war has found our
were commentedlupon by Sister gests of his virtuous life, for«6t. Peter's precept is: "that you may
younger sets ready to • start the old ball rolling. Gannon College
M. Angelica, club a d v i s o r . S ^ H declare»His virtues." ?|
ushered in its social season with a dance for us. We all had fun Education, |then, is not merely |for service—the humanitarian
and are looking forward to more get-togethers in the future. Al- fo. G. A. JH|
Thirty new 1 members! were ideal; not merely for Democracy—the political ideal; Vnot merely
ready, the Freshmen are filling the mailman's pack with letters for the|increase£of|wealth—the economic ideal; not merely for
to their brothers and friends back home inviting them to our welcomed into the 0. G. A. Sor-
ority a t its October 17 meeting. leaving the world a better place in which to live—the sociological
Sodality's dance. I t is rumored, too, that the Junior and Sopho- ideal; notfmerely for improving the race^—the evolutionary ideal.l
more classes are hoping to have the traditional Junior \Prom and With Joan Wadlinger presiding,
members told of experiences! in True education embraces all of these ideals. But, remember, t h e l
[Sophonade this year. Plans are really "cooking" for the revival true and final purpose is|"that you may declare His virtues." K f l
of those good ole college times. * summer positions and {practice
g | hi their practical lapplication, the truths made {known by e d u - j
teaching.!Awards earned at!the
| The upperclassmen are still reminiscing the joy of ? seeing their cation should point out the right things to do in'the general con-fl
close of school llast year were
"big sisters." Alumnae Week-end gave 5the lassies an opportunity duct of life. Alllof our deliberate free acts in specialized ^fields 1
to be together again. The underclassmen were wonderfulfin offer- distributed.! A J socials meeting
should be fin harmony with! the morejgeneral and final purpose!
ing their rooms to their "big sisters," and I ami speaking for all followed. - | i l | m B C T ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
of man's conduct.|It islnot surprising, then,,that St. Peter c o n - 1
| the upperclassmen when I say, "Thanks, kids." p l Science Seminar | ^ ^ B p |
trasts such action with ignorance: "by doing well youjmay putito 1
I Shall I or shall I not? Those words will ssoon be repeating The Barn Dance scheduled for silence the ignorance of foolish m e n / ' J ^ S B ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H I H H G H I
themselves over and over again in the minds of our younger November 9 was discussed as a
|We|have£often heard it;said that J "the truthIshalljmake you 1
brothers and sisters. Halowe'en is just around the corner! Re- club project a t the initial meet-
free." The|freedom that comes with truthfis various in its kinds. 1
member the fun you had throwing horse chestnuts on people's ing] of the Science| Seminar on Certainly, one kind must consist in the fact j that, being liberated i
] porches, ducking for apples and going on scavenger hunts a t a October 3. With f Ruth Elaine from|.t|e darkjhess^ of ^ignorance through^ education, wef achieve 8
friend's party? More fun! I know. I i Sullivanjin charge, members of- more intellectual ^freedom. |^We discern| truth fromierror with a
fered reports fon8 their summer greater accuracy; we distinguish fright from wrong with greater 1
My studies need attention, so until coke time roils around again work inllaboratories. ^f^^-P^y-: skill.;The uses-;to whi^h wefishould put this intellectual freedom^
% so-long . . . -{
mB English I Club ' must not:"vary;from? St. Peter's philosophy of education, for h e B
l M. I. Kinnerney
October 9, the English Club insists that-in our actions we, freed from ignorance, should a c t f i
held Sits* first meeting of jf the "as free, and not as making liberty a cloak for malice, but as theW
I WHO CALLS? | year. Under Joan Videtto, pre- servants of God." ^W' ^ p&^
: ; :

There it goes again! Yes, I mean that noisy little device called sident, linitiati on | of tlieS newj* ^ SIM Modern texts in general psy- H
8 my r m h p i n g ferventI that
members wasfthe main feature^ ' i | chology give considerable space H
ispecw'nL SEWS ^
2
°°
N
°
ne doe3 T h e
y some of the get-together. As part o f i Answers to Introducing gp to & the learning process. To J in- ]S
C w L S T S l • "^T *- ° ° ' ri^ng con- the entertainment program sev-|£ £||l. Elinor K e e l e r B H H B sure Ithat the learning! process H
t0Wards oal
V e o u r s e f S L >f , ^ * (answering the phone, eral seniors ] gave tributes % to g^ 2. Deneen Troglione gj$! Br shall bef successful, these texts§^|
y k T m a d e 5t b e f o r e a
e* st T D j ^ 2 °\ TV ^ o n e else. The Franz Werfel, Alexanders Wool-^ t 3. Rita Curtis £ gfe>; pr describe I this process and give Ej
d C d e l l C h P hone is
K black 1P ° AI h t; h , S. is , l e s™S™e- sed I P** my ear to the £j much sound advice | concerning
" I 2? re r Cei ' *' • ^ right the first time. cott, and John McCormick. lk%S£ & 4.^Marie;;Gould&J%M£<M\
d Say m o s t cl ^3 its most effective organization.
Lte «Th^ f ,?
l00r!
Tfr "* ^
T h e n I wait for
™ing voice I can jijMuch is written about "inter-
t«L Iwt 1 « answer, all the time »|est," I "preparatory set," |"dis-
r Wi be Type A voice or
i "otudn
S n ?t you ,1* "
know ? I t was — Type B voice,
' Sjtractions," j "the objective ap-
""stake. The operator wanted gK)roach,"l "harnessing of the
L*
** floor. I shuffle back to Introducing... 1 I emotions,'^ "reorganization of
r
r* <>oin resolving, that "I'll Entered this year in the junior I habits," "feehng factors," "mo-
""» answer it again." class i I tivation," and so on almost
Like her "roomie," a cute little j without end. All these matters,
| * » study hour now, and as lassl I treated at great length by the
Sit Q*
at m y d 1 e s k,
gra u- thinking of Inhabits a room so-called 63-B, S moderns, are fbriefly and bothfe
formulas
Joh > Potato chips, Never is it closed to!company. | f explicitly and implicitly sum-
a n d Chri
Tv stmas, I begin On switchboard we findiher oc- med jup by. St. Peter in two
lng f
[i
P or something — any- casionally buzzin' . paragraphs :I
t o na
\toJr~ PPen to break the Regularly writes Bill . . . |(He
Lonotony. As if in answer to "Wherefore laying away all
0pes isn't her cousin!) malice, land all guile, and dis-
6m > ^ e phone rings. This
hurr Did you notice the new Soph- simulations, and envies, and all
Lj y out to answer. idetractions, As newborn babes,
! '
Voice omore,
m L j* (a man's) booms desire Ithe rational milk with-
him Just a moment Easiliy located on second floor?
Weas6 » a n d w'a l"k ' Neat, black |hair. brown eyes, ^ _ out guile, that thereby you may
r L i n ' down the hall grow unto salvation."
and petite
kail? t0 w a l k

last I T° ticed
°y the
1
'
one in
*»t get Every one knows by? her tapping Sports His psychology of education
w h e n a v o i c e de ^feet. Miss Helen Wherry has taken Unless weather permits, our is not allowed to stand apartf
|and « a t a long
" Eager and lively, anxious to hockey games will have to be from his philosophy of educa-
Nl* T* i^s n , distance over the duties of physical edu-
r
lo J** t tell the person please, sacrificed this year. However, tion. For in^the last clause, the
cation ^directress, and she is
Ck 9s4B I really Need one more hint? She has volley ball will replace this philosophic refrain-once again
getting things started in a big sport. Already practices are be- is heard: "that thereby you may
Tknl *\ "
Know whether it is a long two roomies. way. %
cal1 o r n ling held every Tuesday, Wed- grow unto salvation!"
fack ^ t h ° t so I trot Recently I came across a very What's that noise in the gym nesday, and Thursday after- ^
y J ° e phone to find out. charming "Gal." every evening? Why, haven't noons, Games will be played be-
after •
Lat' f moment of de- In photography she does excel; you heard? The girls have been tween thel classes and the win- f
ft loj^J' answered that it was to all she is a pal. thronging to the gym every ner will* get a banner.
y Sbttd v v e r
I tat ,
n c e c a l L Fr
ankly, I
acity, but I had
To f indf success through busi-
ness is her one important aim
night at nine forty-five to roll Freshies! No doubt you've f^JZappy.' LPlrtnaay
off those extra pounds. You heard about the A. A. For mem- iJ • • •
his
Nail f*word for it. This And ten to one this lovely lass may lose all this I weight for bership it is necessary to have Mercyhurst had quite a few
yj^M «— fun running around will win albit of fame. :
only ten cents a week; and this twenty points, earned by parti- of her • daughters celebrating
e
Iw others were studying. Many'Ian evening in room 64, fee will be put to j good use by cipating in various sports such birthdays this month. The Mer-
k ed d o w n
k* . the hall, again ,A pretty young miss?awaits the theiA. A.^ as volley-ball and basket-ball. ciad wishes each of you a very
^e hv *° Pass by unnoticed. Ten points are^had by practic- happy- ^irthday.
o c t or was still on the sports score. Something new has been add- ing regularly and twenty for
N,i f Recently we found this blue- ed to Mercyhurst. No, we .have- making the team. .Presto -you Peg Dengate • Mary I. Kinnerney
ound out. When she eyed brunette, n't that Senior house yet, but are official members of taw> Teresa* • Sick t1 Marion McLean
» * * t h e cal1
See \ was long dis- Interested $ in Academy's busi- did you get a look at the gym?. fine club in no time flat.
k \ ^ doubtful look must ^ Jeanne' Boes Marilynn Miller
because ness set. The upperclassmen have many Everything seems to be poind- ' Lorna' Garlick Gertrude Sinns
J<* W * J she got up Everyone knows now, I bet! memories of the former % audi-,. ing to a busy year. Those ideas Joan Uyzle •• Nancy Schneider
f*Wv u ^ e Phone herself. | — s . Brigham torium but they seem overjoyed mentioned will probably soon JildajBersanj Dorothy Chimenti
i , * tw
jNed t
ut
8tu
finally, she told
dents were not^al- turned reluctantly to my room,
with the change of things. Isn't blossom forth. In the meantime, Nancy Smith- Coletta Crawford
it a dandy? Here are three we'll see you atj volley-ball Mary Jones Esther Morey *?.:
1 P t Ph0Ile Calls dur but I knew that there was more
\ V' % v P I " fun ahead the next time the cheers for those who made our practice. J AnhrHaidldck Marian Travers
i * of «. ' heard the new auditorium possible.
ft
tile
receiver, as I re- phone rang! —M. Mohr
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$* tupark of'cHu,kt Clothes Conscious

It was a dark night, a mys- Now that our trunks are all unpacked and the wrinkles have "The Reed of God" takes us "to the knees of our Moth
terious night. Fog had settled writes Rev. Benedict Ehmann in The Catholic Cou
fallen out of the clothespin our vast Wardrobe, what have we to by Caryll Houselander is a beautifully simple convers 7
H
heavily and mixed with the damp
mist from the river. The night wear? In what is the up-and-coming college girl going to be seen tween the author and the reader. In the introduction th
was gloomy, depressing and when she is attending!class, |out for a brisk walk, or taking in says, "A very great many people still think of our Lady * ^
frightening. All was silent ex- the town? one who would never do anything that we do," The b v ^
P
cept for the occasional? moaning the humanity of Mary {by illustrating that just as she °a°» 7
of a foghorn from a far off If you peek in or decide to|attend a class sometime, you will God," was filled with the humanity of Christ, so the ^
lonesome boat. Waves hit the find girls bending low?over books. They will be clad in jumpers in us, "reeds of Qod^Jj
dock! with a queer, sapping and blouses, skirts and sweaters. The {blouses look bright and K e y h o l e K m t t C T supplied with the humaniu
sound. | _ ^ ^ cheery: they have .the drop shoulder line and deep arm holes. How Christ in the Host.
'Tain't nice to "eavesdrop," I
A tiny light seemed to ap- do you like those kimono sleeves, know, but you can't blame a This book is divided*
proach the end of the dock. I t girls?? Jumpers run pretty much gal for trying to get the low- four parts. Each of these
was a dancing light and a mys- the same, while skirts are de- -
down on the latest news . For is divided into several sectk
terious fone. Who would he out cidedly? more tailored. instance, peeking through the bearing such simple titles
on a night like this? This was Poor "Sloppy-Jo" has left us key-hole, I found out that San- "Empti ness," "The Lost CM
a suitable atmosphere for al- again; the rush on • size 40 dy Bersani pounded a mean pi- and "Our Lady's SeeJ
1
most - any horrible crime, and sweaters is over for a time. ano at the Gannon dance. And Four beautiful poems are J
with this thought Jim put out Note: do not push the sleeves speaking about that dance, as included in the book. They J
his cigarette and continued to up as if you were about to start who isn't, we hear that Corrine "Pastoral," "Wooden Bambi*
approach cautiously. The man the family washing. That is de- Braun was sick in bed for two "The Last Confession," and y
was nervous; one could tell that finitely out. i days afterwards. Those fellows 1940."
even in the dark. He kept glanc- On walks about the campus, certainly must have knocked The simplicity of her stjj
ing around hurriedly as if sus- the little Eton caps act as a her for a loop. enables It he author to make
pecting that someone was watch- covering for the head. Coats and We have a few new arrivals reader understand that "throS
ing him. Jim clutched a seem- jackets are along the military J- this year besides our Freshmen: MaryJ of Nazareth Christ
ingly heavy bag, from which line, including, of course, the Elinor Keeler, Deneen Troglione, born again and again in the i
came pathetic cries like those of well-known P. coat. Shiny bright and Joanne Morrissey. They tell dividual heart." The import^
a baby. He reached the edge of rain coats with matching hats me the latter was initiated with of Christ in our hearts
the dock, lifted the bag and was were brought out for their ini- a bottle-capped bed one night. brought to the reader in'
just about to throw git into the tiation during the past few How about it, Joanne? And? we statement—as Christ was .
water. No one could ever guess weeks. I wonder why! want to welcome Dorothy Green- pendent on Mary during Advj
what he was about to do, he re- so today Christ is depends
Make a visit down to the bus stop on a Saturday afternoon if wood backjon campus after her
flected. But, no! He couldn't do on men. The author says, 1
you want to see Mercy hurst at its best. There you will view the absence. Which reminds me! Da-jg
lit. It wouldkbe just plain mur- modern world's feverish struts
latest in smart suits and becoming dresses. As for the hats, they nusia Telerski {created quite a
der. He couldn't do it. gle for unbridled, often
are truthfully hard to describe; their size depends upon the hair- sensation last week at her music
He turned and walked away licensed, freedom is a n s
w en
do'* chosen. The latter ^might be anything from long, straight hair lesson. I wonder how Mother by the bond, enclosed helplj
from the dock with his bag in
and bangs to hair tied in a bun in the back. The gloves and purses Maureen! enjoyed Danny's "clas- ness, and dependence of (T
his hands and as smile ong his
are of matching or contrasting colors and add the finishing touch sic vversiOM of "Bell Bottom —Christ in the womb, Christ!
face. "Let them call me a cow-
to each ensemble. r- Trousers?" J the Host, Christ in the Tont]
ard," he said to the watching
night, "Fll call the S J P . C. A. "The college clothes problem is no longer a hit-and-miss affair. There's news spreadin' that This heart-to-heart chat
They'll know what to do with The modern collegian chooses her clothes, not with quantity in 'Jake" Jacobus is handing) out tween author and reader
the kittens." mind so much as quality. She wants colors that flatter her and £ addresses to her friends. She's comes even more intimate I
•M. Mohr styles that definitely "do" something for her figure. She dresses doing her best to make Mercy- the introduction of daily ocei
neatly and with care. Simplicity is her code word, for as we said jhurst well-known at Notre e n c e s a m o n g roomntf
before, the "Sloppy-Jo" days are gone forever. We hope! | 4 Dame. M. J.'s doing all right, friends, and families. Each
f ' —H. Martin too, with the man she met at
These Thoughts N. D. Is "Red" the name ? Con- every dayjfrom the sign of
cross! upon rising to the
nie Schneider's mail box has
In Mind f| been getting a good dusting re- thought before dropping off
sleep we are asked to be ®
For nine months of each i of
our college years we| are in a Cert-rt-TKtoutte cently what with those letters
from the Coast Guard. And Con- one
to
with
abide
Christ,
in us,
"to
to
allow
make]
classroom.'?We learn the differ- The station master heard j a crash on the platform. He ran out nie's freshman namesake, Nan-
home -in us, and graduaW
ence between constructive and of his office. The express train was disappearing rapidly, and cy, ^received a dozen yellow
destructive criticism, the histo- among milk cans and luggage sprawled a young man. "Was he roses from a "special" friend become Christ's, to live in *
i
ry of the decline and fall of the trying to catch a train?" asked the station master of a small boy on her birthday. Must be the as Our Lady did." ? j
00 I
Roman Empire, how to balance who was standing near by, gaping in)wonderment. name! And speaking about This book is truly in" ,
a mong s piritual l writing f
the equations? in Math, the Freshman birthdays, there've
*"He drd catch it," said the boy, "but it got away again."
proofs for the existence of God, been five parties on first floor breath-taking jbeauty »
word is like a precious d*^
and the essentials of homemak- so far. Those Freshies are grow- h< I
ing. But our education is not in' old fast, no? Peg Dengate's whose intricate cutting
Influence is a thing you think you have until you try to use it. r
complete. What do we do the of age, too, now that she has to make it more pe**Wfl
remaining three months? her driver's license all legal 'n L .
Those summer months are im- Disgusted girl-friend: "Trouble| with you is that you haven't everything. What's this we hear
portant factors in the comple- any culture. Why, I'll bet you can't even tell me what Juliet said that the long-awaited piece of
tion of our education, the for- when^she met Romeo in the balcony." paper arrived only for Peg to
mation of our character, and Bright boy-friend: "That's easy. She walked up to him and said, find out that the time limit oin The Staff J
1
I the development of our person- 'Honey, couldn't you have gotten seats infthe orchestra ? ' " was up and it had to be renew-.
ality. e d ? | But that's not the only Calling all writers!
Many of us worked this past tough going around herel Calling all writers!
Mother returned from her bridge party to be greeted gaily by Let's welcomed back those —nit 1
summer in industry. By associa- young hopeful. "Mother, we've hadjthe grandest time!\We played D o y o u like to ^ lte
tion with all types and classes of postman and gave abetter to every lady on the street." hard-working practice teachers. cleV
g

people we heard the various Dr. Relihan tells us that they've any ideas about a 1
"But where did you get the letters, darling?" | done a fine job—but, then, what that you'd like to J* ff
view-points of others; we ex- "Oh, we found {'em in your trunk in the attic, tied up with pink else would we expect from our
changed side as; we saw our ribbon!" paper? Well, so "all
% | \ 1 \ high 'n mighty Seniors? Now, Merciad Staff is &&% 1
faults and virtues, minimized or * * *
n«
fc. magnetized respectfully, in oth- let's get back to those Freshies.
Wife: "Do you believe in clubs for women?" "Mike" Kurtz had the whole bio- for a bigger and be ^
| ers. In short, we learned)' a lit- oUr
Husband: "Yes, if kindness fails/' logy class drooling—and not paper, and with y
tle about human nature.
We realize better, now - that over micro-organisms—when she can do it! J
son^
when we graduate we are go- Two hillbillies were driving along a country road.
walked down the drive with her ' If you've written . i
ing to run into many an un- Navy| Lieutenant, but the Navy
"We're coming to a large city," said one. isn't the only branch of service that you think would *
foreseen difficulty. We will "How do you know ?" asked the other. the gang, give it * # fl
graduate as refined, graceful, that rates at Mercyhurst. The
"We're hitting more people," explained the first. Marines are in there pitching, staff by November ^ y
courteous,™ and well-educated too, in the form of Mickey Del- got possibilities, ft

young Christian women. We ^jt^

Head-On Collision: duca's handsome brother. Mar* know; and from there J
will step into a world of greed, jorie Peck complains she can't ft

nnthoughtfulness, haste, and It's not difficult to meet expenses these days; one meets|them not be long before y° tt
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get her homework done with Ed

adult delinquency. Will we be everywhere. %
around. Sounds bad! We're won- ing your article *» * > i
ready to face this world? dering ! how Dotty Barry and
With these thoughts in mind, Anne Devine can concentrate on As time goes
Neglected child I to busy parents:
it is urged that we learn | to f "Say, are you two giving any thought to my character develop- their work; they each have a of members on the A
know people. Worjc witUphem ment?" • n\ $ Vj ring, you know, sparkling from increased. Your ^ \ / 1
on, our vacations ao that when the third finger left hand. your poem, or y° ur
^ A I
we step into their world we will Which reminds me! The key- will help in decidW V
iibe able to f stand bravely and Said the wife to her husband as he sneaked in at three in the hole is gettin' rusty so I'd bet- the
morning:^ v - n a m e belongs in F\
firmly for alii the ideals which ter polish it off until next; time.
we hold dear. m. i "How did the poker game turn out, dear ? i's Did we win or did you Pleasant listening There's the ****'* t 1
Roepke lose?" W
•I m :—B. Fleming out with that orifl^