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Vol. XXIV, No. 2
Displaying the friendliness and willingness of the fresh-
men to work is the quartet of freshmen class officers scren
above; left to right, Kay Canada, Kay Cooper, Pat Murphy
and Pat Narby
Mercia arms Juniors Prepare
n First Class Trix or Treats'
For the second consecutive year,
the Merciad has been awarded
"First Class" honors by the As-
sociated Collegiate Press.
C o m p e t i n g ^ with colleges
throughout the country who pub-
lish a a monthly newspaper, the
Merciad is judged in terms of
news values and sources, news
writing and tditing, departmental'
pages and special features, head-
lines, typography, and makeup.
Total score of 880 showed a
jump of 60 points over last year's
rating. Among the high scores
given the Mercyhurst publication
were the coverage, vitality, and
treatment of its news stories,
typography, front page and inside
page makeup, printing and photo-
graphy. Editorial page features
rated excellent. Editors Frances
Sullivan and Mary Lou Dwyer
were in charge of the '51-'52 pub-
lication.
The A.C.P. ^issues a scorebook
which lists the publication's value
numerically in each department.
The purpose of the service is to
provide staff members with an
analysis of its past work. With
such an analysis the staff may
then correct past mistakes and im-
prove its weak points.
Pigskin Contest
Lures Students
November 1 will find a group
of twenty-one seniors and a num-
ber of under-classmen at the Mu-
nicipal Stadium in Cleveland. The
occasion will be the Notre Dame.-
Navy game, an annual major
event in the realm of football.
Gala plans are being made and
confirmed for this weekend. The
girls will leave Erie by bus on
Friday night, October 31, and will
be staying at the Auditorium
Hotel in Cleveland. The collegians
hope to be able to see some of the
points of interest in the city be-
fore their return on Sunday. How-
ever, the high point of the trip
will be the game Saturday after-
noon.
For Little Sisters
While, downtown Erie is busy
featuring ghosts, goblins, and
what not, the junior class of the
Hurst is busy, too, making plans
for its own Halloween celebration.
Coming at an opportune time,
this year's Big Sister-Little Sister
[Dinner, scheduled for October 30,
will use the traditional "trix or
treat" theme. The!location com-
mittee, with Gerry Kingston as
its chairman, has chosen Amity
Inn for the trysting place, where
faculty and little sisters alike will
partake of a spaghetti dinner with
all the trimmings.
Maryann Cutri, in charge of
transportation, has announced
that oars will be provided by mem-
bers of both classes. This year
there will be a dual entertainment
committee made up of both jun-
iors and freshmen. Jody Ryan,
chairman, reports that "plans are
wellf underway for a unique en-
tertainment."
Other committees include the
invitations committee with Dolores
Fratus as chairman;'the financial
committee headed by Ann Ken-
nedy, treasurer of the junior class;
and the table committee under the
supervision of Jean Broscoe. The
program committee, with Peggy
Grace as fits chairman, will have
charge of the arrangement of the
night's events.
Forty Hours
Opens Oct. 26
Forty Hours Devotion will open paring for the first Open House.
Sunday, October 26, with High A typical October theme will be
Mass in the Chapel of [Christ the use/! by Margaret Cavanaugh in
Kin
For three days the Blessed Sac-
rament will be exposed for public
adoration. Rev. John Slattery of
St. Peter's Cathedral will be among
the v is i ting \ diocesan jj priests who Moore, publicity; Virginia Kelly,
will conduct services. Eenediction refreshments; Claire Scheming,
will be held each evening ^during tickets.
the devotion. Forty Hours will
close Tuesday evening with a sol- Gannon, St. Bonaventure's, Alleg-
emn procession led by the college heny, Edinboro, Behrend Center,
students,
MERCIAD MERCYHURSTfCOLLEGE, ERIE, PA. Tuesday, October 21, 1952
Freshmen Elect
'52-53 Officers
To Guide Class
Elections in the freshmen class
at Mercyhurst resulted in Patricia
Murphy being named president;
Patiicia Narby, vice-president;
Kathleen Canada, secretary; and
Kathleen Cooper, treasurer. These
four girls will 'hold office during
the coming school year.
Patricia Murphy, president, of
Greenfield, Massachusetts, is a
sister of Arlene Murphy wno grad-
uated last June. At Greenfield
High School, she took part in
many extra-curricular activities
including the Dramatic Club, Glee
Club, yearbook staff, and cheer-
leading for three years. Here at
Mercyhurst, "Murph" is majoring
in Business Education. Aside from
being a member of O.G.A., she is
also pledging for A.A. and the
Dramatics Society.!
Vice-presidentj Patricia Narby
claims Erie, Pennsylvania, for her
home town and Villa Maria Acad-
emy as her Alma Matej. Majoring
in elementary education,* Pat is a
member of the Elementary Educa-
tion Club. A sports enthusiast, she
is also pledging for A.A.
Kathleen Canada comes from
Titusville, Pennsylvania. During
hex days at Colestock High School,
she was editor of the school paper,
member of P.T.A., president of
Y-Teens, and an active\ member
of G.A.A. Kay is majoring in art
and minoring in English. The Art
Club, Glee Club, and the Drama-
tics Club have already claimed
some of Kay's time.
A graduate of Erie's East High
School was Kathleen Cooper. Be-
sides jj being secretary 4 of the Sen-
ior class and% majorette in the
school band, some, of Kathleen's
other activities included member-
ship in the Honor Society* and Y-
Teens. Now at Mercyhurst, she is
majoring in elementary education,
is a member of the Elementary
Education Club, and is pledging
for A.A.
Open House
Dates Definite
Not one. but two J Open Houses
are on the calendar for the stu- ate, the Investiture Ceremony by
dents in the, coming month. Fri- leading the student body into the
day evening, October 24, the Stu- chapel for Benediction. The con-
dent Council will sponsor the par- cluding event of this day will be
ty and three weeks later, November the traditional formal tea he.ld in
14, members of the Home Econom- their honor in the state dining
ics Club will act as hosts.
Committee.s are at work in ore-
the decorating of the auditorium
and lounge. Norma Schaberl has
engaged a combo to furnish mus-
ic for the evening.
Other committee heads are Doris
Invitations have been! sent to
and John Carroll,
James Wolfe To Make
little Debut Nov. 12
James Wolfe, an outstanding American pianist who will
make his New York debut in December, will appear at Mercy-
hurst November 12. -
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Mr. Wolfe received his early
general and musical education there. He continued his musical!
studies a t the University of Michigan.
Shortly after the outbreak of World W a r i l l , Mr. Wolfe
enlisted in the Navy. While, in the
Navy, he made several appearances
both! at solo recitals and with or-
chestras.
After his discharge from the
Navy, Mr. Wolfe began to concer-
tize extensively. Besides giving con-
certs in> Brazil and Hawaii, Mr.
Wolfe has appeared with the Phil-
adelphia, Detroit, and South Bend
Symphonies. He recently composed
the musical score for the movie
production "Father Damien."
Mr. Wolfe's program will include
selections from Bach, Schumann,
McLennan, Chopin, and Beethoven
James Wolfe ^efrontenA rftttHtfom /
The Merciad and Press Club
ros eceive will hear Mr. James N. Blissell
speak on November 5, 1952. As
***•
editor of the Erie Dispatch Herald
College Attire he will have many tips to offer
budding journalists.
rom eniors
Outwardly ^proclaiming their
allegiance to Mercyhurst and the
ide.als for which she stands, sixty
Skyscraper City
freshmen will be formally Jpre-
sented with cap and gown this
afternoon.
Will Welcome
Representing the senior class
and the students body, Mary Lou A. C. P. Delegates
Dwyer wUl welcome the new-
comers. In reply, freshman pres- Editor I Mary Lou Dwyer and
sident, Patricia Murphy, wiU speak associate editor, Jean Drouhard.
for her class when she accepts the will represent the Merciad at the
5
responsibilities and duties -that Associated*^ Collegiate * Press Con-
the donning of cap and gown im- ference this week. They will travel
plies. The freshman class officers
will lead their class onto the stage to New York City where the Hotel
Statler will play host to the A. C.
where they will receive the aca-
demic attire from the senior class P. Conference, October 23, 24, and
officers.]? 25.
Following this will be an add- The Conference will open Thurs-
ress by Dr. M. J. Relihan. day with a convocation of all the
Although addressed to the fresh-
men, his talk will hold a pertinent delegates. A demonstration of a
message for every jstudent.| "The TV newscast by Doug Edwards
Manner and Spirjt of Mercyhurst"
will be the theme of his address.
and Don Hewitt of CBS television
will highlight the afternoon pro-
The. freshman class will termin-
gram. In the evening, a panel of
outstanding newspapermen will
speak on?the subject, "If I^Were
a CoUege Editor Today." Sectional
meetings, begun on Thursday, will
room.
continue through Friday. They wiU
resume Saturday morning and
continue until the closing con-
Coming Events vocation at eleven a. m.
Many outstanding journalists
Oct. 24 Student a Council
will help to conduct the Short
OpenjfHouse.
Course: John Scott, editor and
Oct. 26, 27, 28 Forty
Hours Devotions. correspondent for Time; Mary bet h
Oct. 30 Big - Little Sis- Little, College Board Editor of
ter Party. \ C
iNov. 1 All Saints Day Mademoiselle; John Tebbel, vice-
(Saturday.) -J chairman of the department of
Nov. 12 James Wolfe Pi- journalism at New York Univer-
ano Concert. sity and Thomas Barnhart, pro-
Nov. 14 Home Ec. Open fessor of journalism at the Univer-
House.
sity of Minnesota,
 Page Two THE RERCIAD Tuesday, October 21,1952

Give or Take? Books Provide Re-read the Label!

The time has come for us to give. We are no longer child- HiVCMfli? 0 1 r Ufl "Read the label three times." Science major or dabbler in
ren who grasp, greedily and ungratefully, all that is given home ec. chemistry, you've decided thatfthis is a pretty reli-
Reading is one of the nicest able rule of thumb in the ^laboratory. But have you ever
them, who must be forced to share. We have entered upon our ways to spend the.se crisp fall stopped to think that this precaution may also be valuable to
maturity* and taken on obligations.*As children, we became evenings. After exercise in the
brisk outdoors, what could be more you in other situations, that is, those in which you deal with
members of Christ. Now, the obligations of that membership relaxing than an easy chair, an others,
weigh upon us. apple, and a good book? See if Perhaps when a thought or an opinion or an altitude pops
some of these don't capture your into your mind during a public discussion such as an assembly,
As other Christs, we have a duty to share in the redemp- fancy.
class meeting, or even a gab fest in the lounge, you immedi-
tion of the world. It may be the £ashion*in the world, today, For you mystery lovers, there
are thrills a plenty in Murder at ately give voice to it. If so, you're in good company because
to be selifsh and self-seeking, but do not try to use that as St. Dennis. Here, revengeful mur- most of us have been guilty of|it at one time or another. And
an excuse to the Christ who diedfonf the cross, "His whole der takes the life of a ruthless you've probably at someftime regretted very much your im-
old gold mining king as a cunning petuousness and been sorry later that you didn't find outjthe
body as one wound." killer prowls the corridors of old particulars before you so hastily commented.
Si. Dennis Hospital in the ghost
Try to look at His agonized face and refuse the duty to town of Gopher Gulch. Se.c in the One of the safest "insurance policies" against later em-
pray for the conversion and redemption of the world. Look at Black Hills, this is a gripping barrassment, misunderstandings, and wounded feelings is the
the wounds in His hands and refuse to deny yourself some- thriller by Margaret Ann Hubbard, practice of giving the situation a second thought, and in some
author of another famous mystery,
way that others may be saved. Watch Him stumble the last cases even a third. Analyze your reasons and, above all, your
Murder Takes the Veil.
faltering steps to His death and refuse to do anything, even as frame of mind. Remember that you canjnever think clearly
One of the outstanding books of or form unbiased conclusions unless you have all the facts
small as^tearing a stamp off a letter, that will help convert [the year" and one} which will be
other men. See all this, and then ignore Mission Sunday; re- coming to our library soon is and know both sides of the story. Try your lab stand-by and
Witness byij Whittaker Chambers. I'm sure you'll find that it will stand you in good stead. "Read
gard the missions as bothersome but somewhat necessary. It is less a book than a voice, for the label three times'."
those to whom it speaks, testifying
You cannot be Christ-minded without being mission-mi nd- to what Chambers calls the central
ed,. for the two are inseparable. As Christians, we]must take
on the obligation of saving others. A great Catholic poet has
crisis of our time. "For within the
next decades will be decided for
generations whether all mankind
For Mary's Sodalist
said, "Give beauty back to God." There isjanother thing we is to become Communist; whether . . . BY THE PREFECT
must give, in thanksgiving* We must give souls back to God. the whole world is to become free; "If my requests are heard, Russia will be converted and there will
or whether, in the struggle, civili- be peace. If they ar.e ignored, she will spread her errors throughout
zation as we know it is to be com- the world . . • many people will beoome martyrs; the Holy Father
pletely destroyed." It is the voice will have much to suffer . . . many nations will*be annihilated."
Mind Your Business! of a man who has fumbled his Once again the message that Our Lady gave at Fattaa Is going
way gradually and painfully from out to the world. Warner Brothers has brought it to the screen. Entitled
Within each one of us, if we use it, is the power to make utter godlessness through the dark "TheIMiracle of Fatlma," the;film portrays, as it is best able,, the
valley of faith in man as embodied events surrounding the six apparitions of Our Lady to the three shep-
the world a better place than we found it. If each individual in Marxiam Communism} to the herd children of Fatima, Portugal.
is important, as Father James Keller stresses, then we must final realization that man with- Since 524 A. D., there have, been
make our influence felt by participation in our government. out God is doomed to failure. This 34 well-authenticated visits of Our middle looks pretty important.
book is a must for men of all Lady to fher children. In 1846, atvjl How is rule 34—daily duties—com-
The most practical demonstration of this is our oppoitunity faiths—don't miss it! » £ La Sale tie, she appeared to two t\ ing? Try the motto "Work over it
Young Joey's query, "Dad, can shepherd children and told of her pray over it."
to vote. UnconcernImust be replaced by a sense of personal
responsibility and individual initiative. But first, we have I have your pants when you die?" weariness in restraining the aveng- Our Lady said to pray for
set Pop, Joseph Breig, to writing ing hand of her Son. "Penance" priests. On reading Boyd Barrett's
to know what's going on, beginning right here in Mercyhurst, a sparkling bit of humor about was her plea.
In 1858, at Lourdes and in,1917 book, Shepherd in the Mist, we
on up through local, state, national and international hap- Catholic family life. Calling upon see her reasons. Every person, re-
the many episodes—amusing, tra- at Fatima, she again pleaded, ligious or lay, is 3 human and a
penings. | gic, exciting—which an active "people must change their ways . . victim of the effects of original
enthusiastic group of seven can cease of fending the Saviour . . . sin.
Stop - look - listen. Newspapers, radio, and television exist produce, he tells the story of "God, say the. Rosary regularly . . . re-
to give us the facts of current events, to keep us informed. my family,] and me" in My Pants pent of their sins." His plea is made to the Catholic,
When I Die. You'll roll • with especially lay, when He writes,
By making use of these sources we'll know what the changing "Our heritage is charity, the priv-
laughter oyer the chapter "Pets Today is the feast of St. Hllar- ilege and duty of helping others . .
daily scene is. But it shouldn't stop at this. If we know what's is Pests;" you'll smUe. with re- ian, Abbot. It is\said\ that people
cognition of The World's Worst flocked to him as children flock Let us spend lavishly on Stray
wrong, then we should change it for what's right, and this Shepherds! . . . pray for, love
calls for a pioneering!spirit. Here at college r |our voice is Altar Boy; and when dad finally to candy. He finally had to hide
breaks down and buys Joey his away to be o monk. Friday is the and help in every good way
heard through the Student Council, and we have our right first suit, you'll know that this is feast of St. Raphael Archangel- our priests in trouble,."
one family you'd? like to know known to us as the angelical phy- Mary, Queen of the Rosary,
and duty to petition if change is necessary. Government feels Pray for Us!
better. sician of soul and body.
our influence through letters written to Congressmen and by
More adventures of the Breig
good people going into politics and bringing Christ with them "Let's Have English in the
to give to others.
family are g found injGod In Our
House, a delightful series of simple, Mass!" In the October issue of
family conversations on the Gos- Action Now, Richard? Lawrence
Satire Runs
"Either you run your government," says Father Keller,
"or government runs you." Either we take anfinterest in it
pel. In a slightly different vein states his case on this timely sub-
Breig provides a first rate course ject. There is also anf article on At Playhouse
in temptation resistance, as he guardian angels by Patricia Walsh. One of the most attractive fea-
and act for good principles, or our doing nothing will give gives a rollicking report on how tures of off-campus social life at
others a chance to step in with destructive ideas. Concern, weaknesses are capitalized J upon This is National Catholic Youth Mercyhurst is the Erie Playhouse.
by the boys from the Lower Re- Week, The theme, is Unity,' San- Comedies,, dramas, musicals and
like charity, begins in our immediate surroundings and then gions. ctity, and Action. The one in the farce.s—all are presented inf the
spreads to include others. If we're interested in the welfare artistic manner which proves to
of Mercyhurst, then we'll do everything possible to protect be a popular drawing card to the
theatre-going population of Erie.
and improve it. If we really love our country, then we'll care
about what happens to it. Whether conditions are good or bad
THE MERCIAD Currently running at the Play
house is "The Happy Time." but
here depends on each individual student, and a government Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa. we are more interested In the
Member of % next presentation, a comedy satire,
depends on its citizens. Each one of us is a student-citizen entitled "The First Lady/' by
ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS
and, therefore, government is our business- George Kaufman. The plot re-
Editor » . Mary Lou Dwyer volves around several ambitious
To inform potential voters, one newspaper is running an Associate Editor -» Jean Drouhard women, all conniving to have
Informed Voters campaign; the keynote is READ, THINK, Assistant Editors . - Donna Byers, Mary Ann Hayes their husbands elected to the
Business Editor Rita Shana an presidency of the United states
VOTE. This means read the newspapers, think about the Editorial Staff Frances Sullivan, Joan Har. Uon, for purely selfish motives.
issues, and then vote intelligently. Voting just because one Claire Agliata, Norma Jean Scott, Mary Ann Callahan. Leading roles in this powder-
Helen Fogarty, Florene Cherry, Julie Tech, |Jody room view of Washington politics
possesses the right does not insure sound government. We Ryan, Barbara Haner, Ann Kennedy, Marge-Williams, will be handled by Dorothea Car-
need people who know what they are voting for and why, Betty Rossum. son and Georgia Pen-gel.
who have their eyes and ears open and are ready and willing Business Staff ... . ... Bernadette Bell, Opening night will be October
Dorothy Zuzula, Mickey O'Donnell, Margaret Grace, 27; reservations can be made by
to weigh all the facts in the balance. Our slogan could be Roseann Audio, Mary Kienzle telephone or by calling at the box
PRAY, THINK, ACT. office.
Tuesday, October 21.1952 Y H fe M E R C I A D Page Three

erdona orirai ltd New Booklet Mercyhurst Girls

Now Selling
At Bookstore
Currently on display and sale
in the college bookstore is a book-
let containing a series of original
paintings depicting the scenes of
the fifteen Mysteries of;the Ros-
ary. Unique as this little book is in
Itself, it is of particular interest to
us here at Mercyhurst for it was
painted by one of our faculty
members, Sister Mary Angelica,
head of the art department.
At the request of the Leo C.
Connelly Company of Chicago,
Sister began work on the Joyful
Mysteries of the series in the fall
of 1951. She progressed on through
the Glorious Mysteries to the
Sorrowful Mysteries which she
completed during the leniten sea-
Aspiring musicians, four members £ of the elementary son of 1952. The series of paint-
education curriculum are seen above in music class with ings was reproduced in color in
thfeir instruments, /Flutaphones. The would-be grade school an 8 by 10 size, and was on dis-
teachers are Pauline Zilch, Bernadette Bell, Mary Kelly play for the first time at the
and Betty Seymour. National Catholic Educational
Association Convention in Kansas
Pour pioneers of Mercyhurst's newest department are giving an City in April of this year.
impromptu recital on the newest thing in ear training—Plutophones. Sister Angelica has- done the
These "easy play" instruments are taught to children on the elementary scenes from the life of Christ in
level by well-versed teachers. Many aspiring pied-pipers and, may I add, rich vibrant colors •.without sac-
aspiring elementary teachers can be seen and heard throughout the rificing their spiritual significance
campus. Of cousa, none are so adept in the mastery of this complex in- for the sake of realism. Painted
strument as Barney Bell, Betty Seymour, Pauline Zilch, and Mary Kelly. on gesso panels in casein, the
paintings are finished in oil glaze.
Bernadette (Barney) Bell is a * Gannon can sing it . . . high school students with green convertibles. ,^j
familiar figure throughout Ithe Sister has had several other of
"Her voice was ever soft, Gentle,
school to both! faculty and | stu- and low; an excellent thing in wo- her originals reproduced, among
the most popular being her por-
dents. A senior member of ele- man."
mentary education, Barneyftakes trait of Maria Goretti, which is
The sophomore member of the also available in several sizes at
her studies seriously and is wait-
ing hopefully for the day when quartet is Pauline Zilch. An active the college bookstore.
she can apply all she has learned. member of the Glee Club, an avid The booklet form in which these,
Her interests center around writ- record collector, and a capable paintings have been reproduced
ing to Billy, talking about Billy, piano player, gives Pauline 4
an
and playing with Billy. (Billy is ' A plus in musical* abilities. Quiet.
was originally designed for
use during the recitation of the
her curly-haired nephew who reserved, and never admitting a rosary. Mercyhurst girls have
bears a slight|resemblance to his secret love for the ballet, Pauline found the little book equally suit-
aunt). A sweet smile and a willing- mates her presence known by a able Eas an inspiration to medita-
ness to help anyone are character- courteous and sweet manner. She tion or to mental prayer. Many
istics always found in Barney. is very much at home in Erie and favorable comments have been
heard on the inspiring spirituality
A.A., Dramatics, Alpha Psi Ome.ga, in elementary education.
of the scenes from the life of Our
are all proud to have her in their Elementary Education is also Lord and the esthetic beauty of
membership. fortunate to have Mary Kelly join the pictures themselves.
Betty Seymour is a junior with its ranks this year. Mary, of the
many distinctions, chief among twinkling Irish eves, comes to us
which is that she hails from North from Syracuse, N. Y. and Covent BLILA HARDWARE
Bangor, New York (pop. 202). An- School! where she held the office
38th and Pine Ave,
other rare distinction is that she of Student Council President. A
Phone 0-7464
is the only member of the junior member of the Glee Club and a
class who is younger than most of possible A.A. honorary, Mary is Erie, Pa.
the. sophomores, and many of the already showing her potentiali-
freshmen. This is a distinction ties as a leader. In Room No. 2
that she doesn't enjoy. Betty is a there is a teddy-bear collection
member of the A.A., and Drama- that displays its owners love for
tics. Many of i "Baby- Betty's" animals. Rumor has it that she
friends think it was she. jjthat loves a good time and an old car.
Shakespeare had in mind when he Mercyhurst welcomes the friendly,
wrote: shy smile of Mary Kelly.
Are Talking About...
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . plans for a:1
rejunevated lounge, . . . the Inspiring thoughts set forth by Father
Keller . . . the anticipated open houses . . .^Father Martin's appraisal
of Gregorian Chant, "Mercyhurst style" . . . Mary Anne Hayes* being
caught—by a zipper .1. . dates, blind and otherwise, for the N.F.C.C8.
. . . Cece Parker's handy handbag . . . Josie Caioeda's interpretation
of the tango, and the Charleston . . . the revised demerit system . . .
Stevenson's and Nixon's bank accounts . . . audible evidence of our new
buildings.
/ MERCYHURST GIRLSSARE TALKING ABOUT . . . FLUFF
WUNDERLY'S rendition'of "Cry" with MURPH'S accompani-
ment . . . "Les Miserables" . . . BARB BUERKEL'S "private"
letters . . . the party given by BETTY ROSSUM and MARY
ANN SCIRTO on the S.S. Shrimp Boat . . . "Seeing is Believ-
ing" . . . MARY O'DONNELL'S new seat in chapiel. f |
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Mao Calla-
nan's well-circulated story-letter . . . the Gannon dinner dance attend-
edjby Kay Canada, Maureen Leary, Diane Lcdoux and Joan Clancy • • .
taking notes in Physical Education class . . . the close of practice
teaching . . . the Notre Dame-Navy game in Cleveland . . . Junior Class
rings . . . "Tales of Hoffman" . . . the weekend visits of Ruth Lauler
and Pat Curran . . . the reason for Marge Cummisky's and Lorraine
Rreichel's being late everywhere; It takes ten minutes (and several
neighbors) to open their door.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . BOB-
BIE JIMBODEN'S misplaced angel food cake . . . PAULINE
SOLID A and BARB HANER in their one and a half room
apartment . . . "The Miracle of Fatima" . . . ANNE KEN-
NEDY'S cryptic telegram!and her "ousted airman" . . . Dra-
matic Society try-outs . . .FRAN SANFRATELLO'S little
red gown.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . an invigorat-
ed Sodality . . . the romantic serenade of "Good Night Ladies" as only
Sister Mary Alice's absence from the office and our hopes that she will
soon return . . . three alarm clocks in Room 231, . . Fran Miller's now-
famous typing class . . . a change in the weather and a chill in the
air . . . new date, regulations . . . Sister Imelda's recovery . . . the after-
noon coffee hour . . . freshman class president, Pat Murphy.
Dean Honored by Students
A solemn procession preceded everyone in the audience by clever
the opening felicitations to humor. Following the play. Florene
Mother Borgia on the. occasion of Crerry presented Mother Borgia
her feast day, that of St. Francis with a token of appreciation for
Borgia, as the three day celebra-
all that she has done for Mercy-
tion came to an end. Maragret hurst.
Broderick expressed the sentiment Mother Borgia then took the
of the students and faculty in her floor and very humbly, but sin-
formal opening of the feast day cerely, thanked all for the wonder-
program. Immediately following ful feast day which she celebrated.
Miss Broderick, Diane Ledoux, who Continuing on, Mother stated that
was accompanied by Frances San- the feast day of St. Francis Bor-
fratello, sang "Make Believe". The
gia was a double celebration be-
next presentation was a well-cast cause lit is also the date on which
skit, "Seeing's Believing", by Wen- Me.royhurst received the charter as
dell Hammond, which amused first class liberal arts college.

Intercollegiate Red Cross There's lots of excitement

Assembles at Edinboro around the dance floor—greeting

As a participant in the Red
Cross Central Council, college stu-
dent division, Mercyhurst recently
sent four representatives to this
year's initial meeting \ of the or-
ganization at Edinboro. The
Mercyhurst delegates who enjoy-
ed the delicious steak dinner serv-
ed previous to the meeting were
Mary O'Donnell, Barbara Buerkle,
Jo Ann Ryan and Miss Marion
Biackett, faculty adviser to the
committee.
Barb Buerkle reported that the
speaker, Mr. Esterlein, succeeded
in holding everyone's attention be-
cause he was a "man with a
cause." His sincerity and honest
belief in his subject, "First Aid
Training," convinced the-Mercy-
hurst representatives of the grow-
Ing need for first aid, as well as
life-saving, education, and J of the old friends, making new ones.
importance of getting this train- Pari of the fun of campus parties]
ing while still in school.
Next on Ithe agenda was a dis- is the pause to enjoy a Coke.
cussion of Ithe actual-business of It's delicious. •. refreshing, too-
this Red Cross Central Council,
entertaining at homes and hos-
pitals in the Erie vicinity. A com-
mittee of four, including!Jo Ann
Campus
Ryan, was'formed to arrange the
schedule off dates and places for
these projects. Mercyhurst chose
capers
to volunteer to entertain at the
Veteran's Administration Hospi-
tal in early November.
calif for
Representatives from Gannon,
Villa, Edinboro, and Behrend
Center, as well as from Mercy-
Coke
hurst, closed the meeting with lOTTlfD UNDER'AUTHORITY 09 Trie COCA-COIA COMPANY BY
plans to hold their next conclave ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.
at Villa Maria College.in Novem- "C©*»" h a r•otttfd fro4*-mork. '+' (g) 1952, THE COCA-COIA COMPANY
ber.
 Page Four T H E MERCIAD Tuesday, October 2i, 1952

PORT
COOPS
Once more, the girls in green are
taking to the hockey field for their
annual plunge into the fast-step-
ping game of the season. At last
report there were no crippling in-
juries but sooner or later that
strange, malady, "stiffinitis" will
undoubtedly find its way onto the
sports scene. i „' >
Miss Brackett sreems to be
very pleased with the large
number of sophs and frosh,
who turned out in full regalia
(you know what that means)
for the first practice session.
Keep up the good work girls,
and you'll get a fine rating in
her littfe black book, along
with some useful A. A. points. .
Fortunately, it rained the day
the Seniors and Juniors were
to make their debut, so as far
as this month's MERCIAD
is concerned, they still rate,
also. £
This year's sports season got off
to another rousing start when the
mermaids of the Hurst again took
over the pool at Academy High.
Needless to say, they imade quite
a big "splash/' Every Monday at
j •
<§r
Mercyhurst's upperclassmen
to take to the open road one
Saturday, for a pleasant after-
noon stroll. The thrill of the
Zoo, along with hot togs.
toasted marshmallows, blue
skies and sunny weather made
the excursion dee-lightful.
Rosy cheeks and sparkling
eyes tell their own tale of ad-
venture, so perhaps Mary K.
Dyke, Joan Harrison, or
Rainee Reichel would be glad
to point out the way. Remem-
ber the mptto, "Keep your-
self fit, by hiking it."
Sh . . . sh, don't tell anyone but
it has b'sen rumored that the
Hurst may have M Varsity this
year. Please, Miss Brackett, will
ya, won't ya?
Golf enthusiasts at Mercy-
hurst hav,; h a d a few warm-
ing-up sessions since the
school year started. Miss
Brackett, Clare Schaming,
Marge Williams, and Mary
Jane O'Dell were among the
lucky ones. Notice has been
received from a private source
that our new physical ed.
Gavel Falls Sociologists See Service
Clubs Begin
We, "who fill the vast lists of
club memberships, have been back
at school for a month now. in
addition to having heavy sched-
ules, we are "head over heels" in
the work of getting our clubs or-
ganized and] reorganized for tire
school year.
Dungarees were in style*for*the
Home Economics Club members as
they trudged off to 'the woods
where they held a picnic in honor
of the new freshmen members.
At their first meeting, sthe
English Club members enjoyed a
lecture on Dante's Divine Comedy
which was prepared and presented
by the senior members.^
Elementary education students
are looking forward to a series of
lectures concerning problems fac-
ing the grade school teacher. The
lectures were planned at the E. E.
S.' first meeting.
The Sodality is introducing a
new program for orientating the
new members to their apostolic
organization. A system is being
Not wishing to be left in anonymity, the'senior Sociology majors
present their case of field work placements, otherwise known as under-
grad experience "in the field." This gives them a chance to put book
knowledge to work, to learn about the various phases of social work,
and to discover how much there is yet to learn.
Beginning right here in Erie, Paula Erugger was seen entering the
Red Cross building for three weeks during the summer, being followed
by Mary Ann Gustafson for another three weeks. Besides becoming ac-
quainted with the work of the Home Service department, both saw
many interesting sidelights. Taking a try at the job of receptionist, and
reading cases in between. Paula was able to observe!people and the
problems that confront them. Looking through*the Red Cross scrap-
book gave her a pictorial review of all the Red Cross activities. Paul's
only regret is "that I could not stay longer."
Mary Ann Gustafson, in spite
of her pievious work at the Red Conferences Complete
Cross, found it necessary to review Day Camp Program
the military regulations that apply
A new angle in field work'was
to the work of this agency. Her explored by Mary Ann Callahan
report on the first day states that andiMary Lou Dwyer. Both did
she left at 5 p. m. "with a severe group work at the Genesee Settle-
headache from reading so much ment House in Rochester, with
material." But it wasn't all theory children participating in the Day
as she conducted eleven inter- Camp program. Mary Ann and
views on her own. Though the Mary Lou each had her own
years it seems that records ac- group of ten children, aged six to
cumulate, so she reviewed and nine. Each child presented a dif-
summarized oases to make room ferent problem and a demonstra-
in the files for the new cases.
tion of fisticuffs was not unusual.
Catholic Charities Offer Mary Ann and Mary Lou were
Variety of Services always* having conferences, with

teacher is pretty "nifty" with worked out whereby upperclassmen If you've noticed, Marilyn the group work and caset work
4:30, frenzied instructors, bathing will act as counselors to the pro-
caps, and water wings (oh, you a club. Kelley has been talking about her supervisors, the director (or "boss-
With a final reminder that now bationers, helping them with their field work constantly since she lady"), and with each other. They
dreamer) appear on Sthe scenes. problems and difficulties.
Classes are held for beglnne.vs, in- is the time to start saving up those came back, which shows how really looked professional, carry-
termediates, and Senior Life Sav- easy-to-earn points for A. A. Mem- Mercyhurst's International Re- much she enjoyed it. Unusual, ing home the folders -for their
ing, as well as for the more ad- bership, yours truly signs off until lations Club proudly holds the even extraordinary, might be used very detailed reports. These re-
vanced students of the art of next time. And here's an-import- chairmanship of the National Fed- to describe the situations she met cords were analyzed to help them
swimming. ant message. A. A. welcomes you eration of Catholic College Stu- at the Catholic Service League in understand the children and why
The "call* of the wild" re- all! Let's make this year tops in dents. Their agenda includes a Youngstown. One day an Arabian they behaved as they did. Their
lentlessly urged a 1 group of the field of sports. series of radio broadcasts to be came into the office but couldn't experience in group work was
presented by the students. speak English. So Marilyn jok- "wonderful, worthwhile, and wish
Octobe.r 28 is the date for the ingly asked him if he could "par- we could have; done more." And
4
Schools Out' for Seniors opening >meeting" of the French
Club. New French students will be
lez francais" and tor her surprise
he answered "oui." They managed
that seems to sum up the thoughts
of all six senior sociologists.
received and initiated as members to converse and he left with the
The ring of school bells had a different meaning t o t h i r t y of Le Cercle Francals. After a necessary ^information. If you
seniors t h e first six weeks of the schoolryear. The bells rang discussion of politics, the theater, also hear Marilyn speaking Span-
loudly from Academy calling most of the girls t o t a k e their and the art of Contemporary ish you'll know she learned that
plaee|behind the desk as student teachers. With their critic France, the group will participate during the summer in her swork A R T 'S
teachers' aid and suggestions the girls develop new ideas, in group singing of French songs. with Puerto Ricans who needed
plans, and methods. Mercyhurst; girls also appeared in the
(|; * * * 4 relief because oft the steel strike. ICE CREAM BAR
"Seeing! Is Believing*' is the In her own words, "Actually doing
classrooms a t East, Strong Vincent, Harborcreek, and Oil City. first production Of the Dramatic the j work makes the book work
seem much more interesting." Luncheonette and Magazines
When t h a t first student calls out "Miss Duffy" or "Miss Society. Senior, junior, and sopho-
Cobbe" you stop and silently say "That's us!" Your first days more /members comprised both
cast and crew. As a preliminary Florenei Cherry had her own 3709 Pine Avenue
of teaching hold many a fear: will I remember a thing once desk at Catholic Charities in
to Janus initiation, oral selections
I see thirty-five faces looking up • were given by the freshmen before Pittsburgh. She made visits with
at me, or can I keep going for Many of the seniors hated to Alpha Psi Omega members. The the case workers and sat- in on
fifty-five minutes? Margaret prac- see those weeks come to an end results promise to swell the ranks staff meetings. An interesting trip
ticed and practiced, yet ended her of Miss Kelly's stage aspirants.
first class with, "Yo'all may leave and to take their place, once again was taken to the clinic at Mercy
now." The joys oflgood teaching^ on the other side of the desk. But
also come if the pupils, as evidenc- all admitted gaining a wealth of
ThejO.G.A. resumed! its meet-
Hospital, where Cherry helped the
psychologist give tests to the chil-
Erie Laundry Co
ings last week, with Rita Panciera
ed by their faces, are interested, understanding and experience dur- presiding. New members were wel dren. She foundlthe agency very
eager, and expressive. Such a ing this time. corned to the Sorority at this time. careful in placing children in LAUNDRY WORK
group can lift a teacher to the The President reported on the re- adoptive homes, matching such
clouds. cent meeting of the Presque Isle OF ALL KINDS
minute details as color of hair.
Division of the National Secre-
A day in the changed life of taries' Association. Jo Ann Weaver Another visit showed her Aberle,
Miss Student Teacher started Compliments of talked on! OQA's- motto—"De- the only place east oflthe Miss- 530 East 19th St
with stockings and a hat every pendability." Miss Liebel sum- issippi fashioned? on| the plan of Erie,' Pa.
morning as she runs out for an marized "New and Unique Oppor- Father Flanagan's Boy's Town.
1 tunities in the Secretarial Field
8:15 taxi. An "occasional' ! as-
sembly, pep rally, or meeting may
SMITH'S Today." 'If
* * *

delay the 8:40 class untiljnine o'-

clock so she sits in the practice PHARMACY . . . The gavel has fallen for the
first time this year. Throughout
Colonial Bakery Compliments of
teachers' room and once again
the year it will fall again and
gives that lesson plan a quick again, echoing and re-echoing AND PASTRY SHOPPE
glance .Miss S. T. may teach from throughout the corridors.
one to four orifive hours a day Known for Outstanding YAPLE
depending on the critic teacher's Quality
schedule. The remainder of her Pine at 38th St., Spencer PI.
six-hour day she observes
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