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World renowned pianist, Mr.
Day of Refreat
Zenon Tuczynski, will present a
concert in the Little Theatre, as At Mercyhurst
part of the Cultural Series, No-
vember 23 at 8:00 p. m. <-| Father James Peterson, Voca-
American born and Catholic, tion Director for the Erie Diocese,
the 24-year-old pianist has stud- will conduct a Day of Recollection
ied under such eminent educators in Christ the King Chapel on* No-
Eleanor Cavanaugh Frances Balzer and artists as Hofmann, Herowitz, vember 22. Under the auspices of
Anna Marie Bergan Joan Imhof Paderewski, Rosenthal, and many the Sodality of Our Lady, the
others who were associated with retreat day will open with Mass

Faculty Selects Seven Catholic University, De Paul, Loy-

ola, Northwestern and Chicago
Universities. '•] 5
which Father will celebrate facing
the congregation.
Four conferences, two in the
I

, Mr. Tuczynski'began his musi- morning and two in the afternoon,

For'58-59 Who'sWho
Frances Balzer, Anne Marie
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cal education when he was three

Bergan, Eleanor Cavanaugh, Rita
Joan Imhof, Emma Jean Newby,
Nancy Plunkett, a n d Berley
Schaffi; are the seven seniors
chosen by the faculty for mem-
*§ .*fm bership in "Who's Who in Ameri-
Emma Jean Newby can Colleges and Universities for
1958-59." W Elementary Education Seminar.
Frances Balzer, Home Econom-
ics major from Beaver Falls, Pa.,
and Student Board of Discipline
President, is NSA Pennsylvania-
West Virginia Area Vice-president
and campus co-ordinator.
Last year's Delta Sigma Omi-
cron president, Anna Marie Ber-
Cadet Nancy Plunkett, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., taught I at St. Luke
Grade School and served as Sum-
mer Session Dorm Council Presi-
dent this past summer. An Ele-
mentary Education {major and
member of the pioneer cadet class,
she is a member of 'Merciad and
Senior Class Vice-president from
Erie, Pa., Berley Schaaf is a mem-
ber of DSO and Elementary Edu-
cation Seminar. Berley is an Ele-
mentary Education major.
years old, making his official de-
but concert at nine. When he was
13, he made his dlsbut in Carnegie-
Hall, New York. Mr. Tuczynski's
career was interrupted four years
ago when he was drafted into the
army. % t '
After his return from the serv-
ice, Mr. Tuczynski made his adult
debuts at Carnegie Hall, New
York, and numerous other places.
A request performance was given
before His Holiness, the late
Pope Pius XH, Queen Elizabeth
of England, and various White
House residents. 3 '
will fill the day. Benediction
and recitation of the rosary will
follow the final talk,? During the
course" of the day, between the
four conferences, Father Peterson
will be available for private inter-
views and confessions.
i£ A graduate student of the
Catholic University of America,
Father Peterson is now Professor
of Theology at Gannon College,
where he was instrumental in or-
ganizing the Thomas More Club.
Father has also conducted many
retreats J in the) Western Pennsyl-
vania area and is an experienced
Yes counselor.

MERCIAD
gan, Erie, Pa., is in Elementary
Education This honor student also
served as faculty board student
representative and' secretary • of %

Elementary Education Seminar.

Y.C.S. campus chairman is
Nancy Plunkett Eleanor Cavanaugh, past Presi- VOL. XXX. No. 2 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA. NOVEMBER 5, 1958
dent of Dorm Council and sopho-
more class president. Chemistry
major from Johnstown, Pa.,
she is a member of Great Books,
K's Blue Key Manages All Catholics
3 Merciad, and Sodality.
President of the Senior Class Third Christmas Carnival Offer Salute
andt former Editor-in-Chief of
Merciad, Rita Joan Imhof is an H Cooperating with the Blue Key Fraternity of Gannon, Mercyhurstr. | Q I^JONAA • O D ©
English major. EnglishjfClub and will participate in the third annual Christmas Carnival in>jGannon J *
Y.C.S. also claim this New Bethle- Auditorium, December £ 5, 6 and 7. Our campus chairmen, Barbara! Angelo Giuseppe Cardinal Ron-
hem, Pa., honor student. 'pf§§S Spinelli and Peggy Hirsh, will announce plans for the election of calli was elected 262nd. Pope of
Emma Jean Newby, Student representatives from each class to vie for Mercyhurst candidate in the Roman Catholic Church on
Council President, lis an Erie-ite. the Queen Contest, a traditional highlight of the weekend. fc October 28. 'As Pope John XXIII,
Besides being an active member Pour nominees from each of the girls' schools will appear on No- the 76 year old%atriarch of Ven-
of DSO andfits former secretary, vember 7 at the Friday Nights ice succeeds the late Pope Pius
this-Sociology major is in Press Dance. I On § November §14,! the XII as * spiritual leader of the
Berley Schaaf Club and English d u b . Duquesne Prof Gannon-Knight will feature pic- world's ha If-billion Catholics.
tures ofI the J candidates. | Voting At least 350.000 persons were
To Speak Here for the final candidates will ^take on hand infst. Peter's Square)on
place November! 17 and 18, with the third day of voting and 11th
Faculty, Editors, A n d Clubs | ; Educators and student willf ob- Mercyhurst girls receiving f two ballot to greet the new popetand
ballots each land j Gannon stu-
* > *
serve American Education Week
•
receive his initial papal blessing.
beginning November 10 when the dents, one. K H H B K J K V ^ P
Await fMonth's Conventions nation's attention is directed | to- If Crowning of the (new
Mary ! Ann I Cunningham,! last
queen by
English and Drama Club members, Merciad and Praeterita ed- ward its schools' purpose, meth-
ods, achievements, needs, f and year's ruler and member of om
itors, and faculty members will travel to Edinboro, Pa., Chicago, 111., j 1958 \ graduating class. , and the
Harrisburg, Pa., and Atlantic City, N. J., respectively during Novem- problems. '«*« announcement of the winner of
ber, r I , During American Education Gannon's "Ugly | Man on Camp*
Members of English and! Drama Club will view Shakespeare's \Veek, the Wednesday assembly us" title wiltfclimax festivities on
"Taming of the Shrew" at Edinboro State Teacher's College on their will | feature Mr. John A. Bekker Sunday evening, e *
who will speak on "Civilization at Representatives from the co-
November 6 field trip. | the Crossroads." ;, operating schools, Mercyhurst,
Mary stark, Mary Lou Kelly, Mr. Bekker was born of Dutch Gannon, Villa Maria, fst. Vin-
Mary Anne Koss, and Theresa
Pr
Calendar parentage in the? Ukraine where cent's, and Hamot, have introduc-
he spent his childhood and adole- ed ideas for expansion. As an in
°ulx of the Merciad will accom- ! 8—NFCCS Harvest Moon scence. The author, teacher, and novation, allffive schools will re-
Pai Nov#
*y Arlene Hajduk and Helen
Ball. t i g poet experienced the Russian ceive a percentage of the returns
Zimmerman from Praeterita as v NOV.^10 — American Education Revolution | of 1 1917-1918, Civil from the booths, raffle tickets, Pope John XXIII
^legates to the Associated Col- Week begins. War, and! 1921 Starvation. One and Queen Contest. The remain- Pope John x x n i , son of a
ligate Press Conference in Chi- Nov. 12 — Education! W e e k. brother, taken from his family at der of the money will be utilized, North Italian sharecropper, has
Ca
8o on November 13, 14, and 15 Speaker—John Bekker. the age of two, is an officer in the as last year, at Gannon, particu- been called "a man who always
at
the Conrad Hilton Hotel. Nov. 17—Quarterly Exams be- Red army now and his younger larly in the Student Union.?An- sees the good side of things." Born
gin. . & sister teaches in a Soviet universi- other new; item is that the»dis- November 25, 1881, he was ordain-
0n
November 14 and 15, Sister Nov. 18-19—Philharmonic Con- ty. P \ trict high schools will be invited ed in Rome \ in 1904 and served
Mary Esther and Sister Mary cert. I to attend the Carnival. 27 years as Vatican diplomat to
Since 'becoming an American
Loretta will visit Harrisburg fori Nov. 22—Day of Recollection. citizen, Professor Bekker has re- Bulgaria. Turkey, and France. In
tlie f4*tH6HHC4rt& 1953 Pius XII, in recognition of
Pennsylvania State Educator's Nov. 23—Zeon Tuczynski, pian- ceived his Master's from the Uni- his outstanding work as nuncio
^ociation Conference on the j ist. versity of Kansas and! his Doc- Pennsylvania S t a t e
;• .. torate from the University of Council of Education un- to Paris, raised him to the dignity
"Quality in Higher Education." N o v . 26—Thanksgiving vacation Chicago. He is presently associ- of a Cardinal.
animously voted to ap-
Mother M. Eustace and Sister begins, noon. ] \ ated with the School of Business prove the | applicationj of As 139th bishop and 43rd M Pa-
Nov. 30—Vacation ends, eve- Administration at Duquesne. Mercyhurst for a curricu- triarch of Venice, Pope John
***ry Esther will attend the Mid- XXIII held,the same post which
American Education Week grew lum in Musie ^Education.
^e States Association of Colleges ning. Reminder .*. . I Students will be certified Giuseppe Cardinal Sarto held
out of evidences of illiteracy and
^ Secondary School's conven- Support the NFCCS physical unfitness revealed during to teach music in public when he was elected' Pope in 1903
Ion
^ Atlantic City from Novem- dance on November 8. World War I. schools. to become Plus X.
Wr
27 to 30.
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UP. ecLce
The College of Cardinals formally posed
the direct and weighty question, "Aceipisne
electionem," to Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli on
March 2,1939. With this simple answer, "Ac-
cipio", he assumed the responsibility of the
Supreme Pontiff, earthly ruler of the
Catholic Church*
Though recognized as the Pope of Peace,
Pope Plus XIFs reign was not one of "tran-
quility. Rather it was filled with the horrors
of war and the sufferings wrought by the
factions of nazism, fascism, and communism.
Because he stood ready to advise, to comfort,
to strengthen the millions who looked to him
for moral guidance, and because of his untir-
ing work in caring for the spiritual! and
material needs of his flock, he has been af-
fectionately characterized as the "Angelic
Shepherd." Indeed, all his years were spent
in efforts for peace. His family name,
44
Pace/' and chosen name/ "Pius," both re-
mind us of his devotion to peace. * dates sit patiently in the reception
The Holy Father was deeply admired
and respected by all nations and all faiths.
A United States visit, \ made when he was
Papal Secretary of State, endeared the Pope
to citizens of this country. On other oc-
casions he displayed special regard for the
United States. During the pontificate of
Pius XII Mother Francis Cabrini was raised
to sainthood. This marked the first time that
a United States citizen was .proclaimed a
saint of the Church. f#-
Pope Pius XII was a pope in modern
times, and he led the Church to meet the
forces of changing times. His achievements:
were myriad, particularly in the field of law,
dogma and liturgy. He brought the papacy
closer to the laity, and during his pontificate
he saw and spoke to more people than any
other pope. H l
Now the ibody of our beloved spiritual
leader has been laid to rest. His' mortal re-
mains rest near the tomb of St. Peter, his
earliest predecessor. Of Pius XII, Father L.
Wevers, S.J.., once said: "This life belongs
to God and all people, but not to Eugenio
Pacelli." God has seen fit to call Eugenio
Pacelli, ^Pope Pius XII, servant of the ser-
vants of God, to Himself. "Requiescat in
pace."
I
A n Ounce Of Etcetera
By Ann Marie Lepkowski
Holding <& to the "dogma" of ship to only one rabbit, that be-
seniority rights, we begin with a ing a huge paper one presented
well-deserved tribute to our re- as a "get-weU card" by the fresh-
vered seniors on their open house. men.
Although the frosh monopolized Signs reading "Proceed at your
the male guests, "Nil desperan- own risk" should soon be erected
dum," upperclassmen. It's only in college hall. What with!assi-
beginners' luck. duous upperclassmen strutting
along discussing the condition of
A quick glimpse out the window the world, bewildered freshmen
about 4:30 yesterday afternoon trying to find Room 19,| and
added a new worry to our already others standing four deep in
long list. What, pray teU, is be- front of the bulletin boards, we
coming of the graceful Meryhurst have a problem crying for] a,
Miss? We fear the day-hop is solution . . .
developing a noticeable muscle in
the upper section of the arm. But From the voice of experience
then, transferring ten heavy books "Tempus fugit," and it waits for
per day from locker to car, who no man. So it is, and so we per-
wouldn't? ceive as assignments pile up, as
It has been rumored that Sister room, studying the walls for per-
Loretta is housing rabbits in room haps the umpteenth time. And
16 on the (first floor. But tread days and week-ends come and go
carefully when you spread gossip, as the long-awaited Thanksgiving
Hursters: Sister claims owner- vacation draws nearer and dearer.
11
Violinist and 'The Boy Friend
Current Entertainment Fare
November, the month that closes its doors with Thanksgiving,
will have a menu of entertainment as delectable as that of the tradi-
tional turkey dinner. \ I homesick, who appreciated having a foster
As an appetizer, Erie Philharmonic Orchestra presents its second
program of the season on October 18 and 19, featuring Mr. David Abel,
violinist, and Robert Ward, guest conductor. I for Religious and parents, one that is per-
Erie Playhouse offers some outstanding productions for the main
course. "Diary of Anne Prank," a true story, will be presented No-
vember 11 to 22. "The Boy Friend," a play with which most Mercyhurst
girls are familiar, starts November
_4, We See Jt 25 and continues to the Christmas
holidays. It is a musical comedy
of the "Roaring '20»s." * J
YOUR EDITORS THANK: Various side dishes offered by
. . . Fr. Martin for the opportunity the television stations! include
of having daily Missa Recitata. Art Carney as a guest on Sid
. . . conscientious staff members of Caesar's special show on Novem-
Merciad. ber 2. Frederich March and Flor-
jl
Sfow Vf&un, *i¥<zttil
"If dirt was trump, what hand would
you hold ?" Here fat Mercyhurst, in the kit-
chenette and lounges, one could answer, "A
hand full of trump." This is a sad comment
to make about a woman's college. However,
everyone will agree that the condition of
the lounges and kitchenette is certainly dis-
graceful at times.
Now, what are we going to do about this?
It only takes a minute to return an empty
Coke bottle, empty an ash tray, or wash out
a coffee cup. If each girl accepts her share
of" the responsibility, the situation "I'will be
greatly improved. "Order is heaven's first
law." Let's make Mercyhurst a little tnore
heavenly! #; 5
fj Mercyhurst students recently received a
stirring impression qf France. Though the
"Little Singers of Paris" spoke little or no
English, the families who housed them did
not have much trouble with communication.
These French boys illustrated mora pro-
foundly than any test on international friends-
ship that regardless of native tongue and
strange custom,,the human race is one
Exactly like American boys, they were
fascinated by television, cars, rock and roll,
and cowboys.
Infectious smiles and laughter* marked
these Parisians, little boys, maybe a bit
family so far from home. One very notice-
able trait was their politeness and respect
haps lacking a bit in the United States.
As the students put their little visitors
on the bus, one could tell by all faces that
thev were not saying "goodbye" to a foreign
child, but "Au revoir" to a new brother.
During the past few years interest im Great
Books Club has dropped considerably. Many
students seem to be taking the attitude, "No
one reads anything but novels," and they

s.
Ualiued eriud op is t y
How does a senior at Mercyhurst differ
from owe at Vassar, if at all ? We shall let
you judge this by telling you the outlook of
a Vassar senior as Philip E. Jacob of Harper
stated in his work, "Changing Values in Col-
lege." Whether you are a senior, junior,
sophomore, or freshman, compare these at-
titudes with your own.
Jacob states, "The senior (at Vassar) is
not so critical as the freshman of persons
who become intoxicated, who don't vote,
who liave intercourse before marftoge, are
lawbreakers, or don't take things seriously
enough . . . "As a Mercyhurst student, have
your moral judgements likewise changed ? Or
haSae you come to learn and understand more
what follies these actions are?
*The senior," adds Jacob, "more often
than the freshman justifies the breaking of
rules on occasion, including civil disobe-
dience; questions whether 'Communism % is
the most hateful thing in the world today,'
or whether the American way of life should
be preserved unchanged; would prefer to be-
tray country rather than best friend." Does
our honor system and our system of student
government encourage such a lax attitude
toward law? Does communism appeal to you
more, now that you are a college student?
Does America and its way of life become less
dear to you as you advance at Mercyhurst ?
Most important to everyone, Jacob tells us,
"The senior goes to {church and prays less
than the freshman, and is less likely to be-
lieve in the second coming of Christ, a life
hereafter and even that there is a God." Do
our religion classes, our faculty, and our
training at Mercyhurst foster such beliefs?
Unless a girl is extremely callous to all
that Mercyhurst offers. She will leave col-
lege with a set j of values and ideals* quite
different from those of pseudo-sophisticates.
. . . faculty members and students ence Eldridge co-star in "The
who helped with Investiture Winslow Boy" on CBS's Dupont would certainly hate to deviate from what the
ceremony and tea. M rest of their friends are doing. \ %
. . . DSO for their professional
Show of the Month, November 13.
Advertised as a "sellout every- But, in addition to novels, there are many
handling of the "Little Singers where" is the concert of > Maria other books on the library shelves — the1
of Paris" program. Callas and the symphony orches- world classics. These books, which have lived
. . . AA for our Halloween party. tra. Cleveland Opera Association through many centuries and are still enjoy-
. . . Student Council for its af- presents this program on Novem- able, certainly deserve some attention. Are
firmative vote on o p e n ber 15 in Public HaU, with tickets Mercyhurst studen/ts to be satisfied without
lounges. from $2 to $6. any knowledege of Aristotle, Tolstoy, Kant,
YOUR EDITORS COMMEND: Completing the dinner is a color- and Mark; Train? | -
...CCD'ers, those teaching and ful show at Dipson's Plaza. Doris To a certain extent, juniors indicate in-
those now taking courses. Day and Richard Widmark star terest in the lively discussions on "great
. . . Student Boards of Discipline in "Tunnel of Love," a comedy books." This is, perhaps, an indication that
for the demerit system. Jr starting-on November 19. there are students who are desirous of know-
those who are attending Phil- ing some of the greatest works of all time.
harmonic concerts. A New Twist They want to discuss these works with others
to gain greater insight into them. These
YOUR EDITORS RECOMMEND: students will, in the end, have a better edu-
. . . active participation in the
NFCCS Harvest Moon Ball.
To Old Tale cation for their efforts.
All of the 'citizens of Animal We have the minds of great men at our
. . . that poster 3 size for the Main Kingdom gathered in the town
Bulletin Board be kept down
fingertips if we only take advantage of them.
square, anxiously awaiting the big
to a minimum. event—the boastful cow was to
. . . attendance at the Forum on
jump over the moon. While the
Parish Life Nov. 9, Gannon.
. . . daily preparation for exams.
cat played his fiddle, the little
dog arrived with his dish and
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. . . that Friday night classic °y^4k\ Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.
spoon, and the cow approached ^feTnLfe. Member of
movies at the Student Union the take-off line. The cow then
Annex be patronized. PR^S Associated Collegiate Press
soared off ;into space and reap- Published Monthly
. . . t h a t Student Board rules be peared minutes later. As the
-followed and deserved penal- Editor Li, Li, f Mary Stark
crowd cheered, the little dog Associate Editor Mary ton Kelly
ties accepted. munched on his cream cheese,
. . . that everyone take advantage Assistant Editors Mary Anne Koss,
and the dish ran away with the Theresa Pronlx
of the Great Books Club. spoon.
. . . t h a t both lounges be treated Editorial Staff Susan Avery, Eleanor
An event similar to this recent- Cavanangh, Elaine Curtis, Marlene Hahn,
more appreciatively, "Utterly." ly took place I in America. With
.;.. that excess talking in the halls slide rules in hand, many noted Petty Hirsch, Mildred Manzione, Angle
during classes be eliminated. scientists gathered at Cape Can- Moore, Adele Ontko, Nancy Plunfcett, Kathy
averal, Florida, and set off a rock- Reid, Virginia Rosso ni, Agnes Siracusa,
Your Editors Congratulate: et to the moon, hoping to mea- Mary Jane St. George, Rosemary Wiesen,
...Cathy Nash who will soon en- sure the intensity of radiation Mary Alice Zimmerman.|
ter the Convent of Divine Love. in the atmosphere. v Many hours Photography „ Pat Green
. . . Ann CappeUo now In the St. later the rocket landed and Business Manager „. Peggy Cmnmingf
Joseph Order. quickly disintegrated. Groaning, ] Staff Mary Connell, Betty Pbelan,
pi. ..Harvest Moon Bail Queen the'hungry scientists returned to Peggy Ragley, Mary Ellen Smith, Pat Walsh,
candidates. their slide rule calculations. Barbara Logan.
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THE MERCIAD Page Three

Men, Music, Majesty, Autumn Theme Little Singers Win Audience,

Enhance N.F.CCS. "Shoot"
Harvest Moon Ball Hosts, Steal Hearts
Hostesses for the "Little Singers of Paris" agree that their visit
Dates, Bob Cross and his band queen autumn was an experience "tres interessant."
be the
NP.CC.S. Harvest Moon Charity Ball at St JcMenh^ n ™ ' « integral parts of the annual Barbara Chambers learned j| from twelve-year-old J Alain Renault
munity Center on
and their dates will dance from 9 to 1 at the Ball. November 8. Mercyhurst girls that some old French moneys she has been saving "for a rainy day"
Queen of the Harvest Moon Ball will be rrmxm «H *K« «. * is worthless. He also proved helpful when she drove by starting the
Mary Colu«si, queen committee chapmen. Her m a S w m £ T * ^ d a n C e by Elaine Schwab and car, steering, and shifting gears. The only trouble Barb had was getting
the most money "per capita" from the sale of chances fte ^ r S ^ S ^ * ^ ^ ? lasS has b r o u g h t i n Alain out of bed—he was engrossed in a Brother Sebastian Joke Book.
w
queen is crowned, the three remaining coronation candidates wn -l8 rl $
T SaVingS bond
- After the Mary Stark learned that she and Denis Paraut had at least one
Not even the vying nominees will know t n he Mee rSi t i t^y ^o f ^t h em ! uee
? !?1 f court
» « * » ! * > her majesty. thing in common; they both could sing "Voilare!" Mary's family "died"
* <* n until the very moment of coronation. a thousand times during the visit after the twelve-year-old was pre-
sented with a double-barrelled cap pistol.
Primaries for queen candidates
were held October 26. Pinal voting Unique Guests
took place the following day. The
seniors elected Margie Walach to
Myers Speaks Janet Liebler's guest, thirteen-
represent them. Joan Connors, is year-old Jean Borot, was unique—
the junior candidate. Sophomore
candidate is Judy Kosco. Jean
Of Linguistics he was the only one in the group
with curly hair.
Kreh, a'; blue-eyed blond will When Doctor Rowland Myers, Unlike the others, Patte Lazor-
represent the freshman class in noted linguist, spoke to Mercy- chak's guest, twenty-four-year-old
the contest. hurst students on October 22, at Jean Buclet, spoke good English.
student assembly about "The Ro- Jean 1travels with the group not
Chairmen from last year, Margie mance of Words" the audience only to sing, but also to teach
Walach and Joan Connors, will missed but one thing—the expect- the younger boys such subjects as
direct the Ball. Decoration decor, ed "Brooklyn accent." When asked English, geography, and" mathe-
under Helen Zimmerman's direc- why, as a Brooklynite, he did not matics.
tion, Willi follow the autumn have the traditional pronunciation,
theme, as will the corsages sold he replied he trained himself to Normal and Lovable
at the door. Joan Maloney and lose it. Having traveled extensive- Frani Reynolds was hostess to
Judy Gordon will guide the poster ly, he is well-acquainted with two thirteen-year-old boys. Ber-
and publicity committees respec- many different dictions. nard Courret spoke a little Eng-
tively, while Mary Jane Corrigan Asked a more serious question, lish, but Oliver Hays' vocabulary
will be responsible for the sale of "How do you think a universal consisted of "cowboy," "TV," and
tickets | which are $4 per couple. language will come about?", Dr. "milk." When the television broke
Chaperonesl will be obtained by Meyers became very absorbed in down, the boys made quite an at-
Julie Kuhner. Joan Kostolansky his* answer. He stressed that only tempt to fix it.
Candidates for royal qucnship Investigate the autumn atmos- and her committee will provide through a universal love of hu-
phere which will surround ;ithem at the Harvest Moon Ball. Hap- refreshments. manity can a universal language Each of the girls had different
pily talking of their future glory are, from lefts to right: Joan develop. Everyone must first rec- experiences with h e r French
Connors, Judy Kosco, Margie Walach, and Jean Kreh. One will Most of the profits of the raffle ognize Christ's statement that "All guests, but they all shared the
become queen and the three remaining will become members of will be sent to the College and men are brothers." Then, of ne- same feeling of regret when time
University Relief Administration. cessity and of itself, a universal came for the boys to leave. They
her court.
language will come. Myers adds agreed that the boys always be
that, although it is far off, it does welcome in the homes of Mercy-
2cca*te*tced &***? Murals Cause Controversy; provide much food for thought. hurst girls.
" W W " I t * ftCOIITtftrO TftADC.MAftK. COPYRIGHT © 1058 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY.
During the week^of November
16, the duel with knowledge meets
its first big test. Quarterly exams
IStudents Opinions Conflict
begin! With pens in their hands By Peggy Hlrsch "They are outdated and unat-
and brains teeming, Mercyhurst tractive. I think they should} be
Since the Student Council made
girls flock to classrooms. taken out."
the decision to redecorate the
lounges a problem has arisen, Virginia Poht
Weapons used for this duel are
daily preparation, thorough re- "Should the morals in the smok- "Although we do appreciate the
view of text and notes, proper ers' lounge be covered or should work that went into them, we
rest, a quick aspiration to the they be left?" Roving reporter must make way for progress."
found student opinion widely var- Gretchen Malley
Holy Ghost, and a clear, calm
ied as the following views illus-
mind. | fjl trate.! "They are sort of drab and un-
less something can be done to
The reward for the winner lies, "I feel that since someone spent brighten them up, they should be
not only in the grade [received, so much time and money on those taken out." |
but in the satisfaction of having murals, we should try to fix them Nancy Kilmeyer
conquered a particle of knowledge up but not ^take them out."?
by which she can profit now and i I Ellie Cavanaugh "I think they should be left.
later. mL Obviously they took very much
'They are very pretty, but since
* <
time and effort to paint. The one
the dresses are so outmoded, they that depicts college life is very
Frosh Obtain should be taken out."
Hermine Stefanski
| real.** ? |
Claire McDermit
Caps, Gowns "If it would jbe possible to do
them over, it would be/nice to
"I definitely feel that the murals
keep them. Otherwise they should have to be cleaned, but I don't
Freshmen are now officially
robed in cap and gown. On Sun- be taken out, ffor they will clash think they should be painted over.
day, October 19, the Little Thea- too much with the modern decor- After all, the girl who originally
ter was the scene of Formal In- ations." did them put a lot of time land
vestiture of the Class of '62. <• judy Gordon effort into them. If; the lounge
Senior class officers, Joan Im- "They should definitely be kept. itself were brightened up and
tof, president, Berley Schaaf. I don't think they detract any- made a little more cheerful, the
^-president, Judy Aquino, sec- thing from the lounge, and they
murals wouldn't look as dull and
retary, and Carol McGinty, treas- really depict life as it is at Mercy-
hu^st" Adele Ontko lifeless. if

urer, along with Emma Jean New- Carolyn Golanka

ky» | student council president,
pla
he
ced each freshman's cap on
r head.
Joan Imhof welcomed the new
|
cla
ss. Speaking for her class,
Patricia McMullen, f r e s hman
Resident, responded.
"The Pour Golden Years," a
speech given by Dr. Michael J.
^Hhan, followed. m *
The ceremony was closed with
e
° &ediction in the Chapel of
"They are' much too "old-fash-
ioned. Perhaps someone could take
on the project of painting new
ones We should be looking for-
ward > bigger and better things
rather than look back on the
.„ Sue Hall
past.
"They are drab, but if they
could be made a little brighter
they would be all right.
u
Carol Amenta
«f think khey are part of the
lounge, and it wouldn't seem the
"They are outmoded, and we
need something that will really
liven up the lounge.'ft
Cheerless leader
I Janet McGough
"They really aren't!that out-
moded,' and it wouldn't ^hurt to
keep them." i • 4. |
Mary Agnes Bacik
"They are nice but they have
served their purpose 'and college
life has changed."
Not a "rah rah" left in him! He's just
discovered there's no more Coke. And
a cheer leader without Coke is as sad
as a soap opera. To put the sparkle
back in his eye—somebody!—
bring him a sparkling cold Coca-Cola!
SIGN OF GOOD TASTE
Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Company by
• > •

same without them. Kay Dwyer BOTTLING COMPANY

2*1*. A reception and tea follow- Mary Ellen O'Boyle
e<J
tor freshmen and their guests.

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 Page Four
Freshmen Elect Officers
To Govern Initio/ Year
R'cently elected) freshman class
officers and council representa-
tives include two day students
r n$ four residents.
Pat McMullen, freshman class
president, makes her home in
Buffalo, New York. An English,
major, she is keenly interested in
athletics, especially basketball.
Pat was graduatedl from Holy
Angels Academy where she serv-
ed as class treasurer, secretary
of Student Council, and editor
of the literary magazine.
Presidential Aides
Vice-president Kay Dwyer, a
history major from Rochester,
New York, continues a family tra-
dition by attending Mercyhurst.
Her sister Del, was a 1958 grad-
uate a n d | another sister was a
member of the class of J 1953. Kay
is currently enrolled in the* CCD
elementary training ^course and is
pledging the dramatic society.
Another history major is Jean
Reynolds, class secretary. At St.
Benedict's Academy here in Erie,
Jean was active in Student Coun-
cil, forensics, Sodality and was
on the staff of the "Scholastican."
A graduate of the CCD course,
Jean teaches religion at St.? Jo-
seph's Home.
Freshman class treasurer is
Molly Comfort, a business educa-
tion major from Pittsburgh. A
graduate! of Our Lady of Mercy
Academy, Molly was a cheerlead-
er, editor of the school paper and
a member of the Quill and Scroll,
honorary journalistic society. Mol-
ly visited Mercyhurst when she
was three^years old and decided
that someday she would like to be
a!student here. «•
Beading top to bottom, L.
to R., freshman officers
are: Molly Comfort, Jean
Reynolds, Pat McMullen,
Kathleen Dwyer.
Burhenn's Pharmacy
Corner 38th St. and Pine Ave
Phone 01-7264
Erie, Penna.
BLILA HARDWARE
38th and Pine Ave.
Phone 0-7464
Brte, Pa.
YAPLE'SfDAIR
AND ICE CREAM BAR
Ice Cream
We Make Our Own
4026 Pine Avenue
Phone 01349
THE MERCIAD November 5. 1958
MERCIAD was awarded a rat-
ing of First Class by fthe
Associated CoUegiate Press for
the issues \ of second semester for
the year 1957-58.
Council Representatives
Margaret Lynch, day student Superior was the rating given
representative to Student Coun- MERCIAD'S news sources, cov-
cil, is. majoring- in English. Mar- erage, and content. Feature
garet was graduated from St. stories, headlines, article leads,
Benedict's Academy where she and editorials were graded as ex-
was active.fin forensics and serv- cellent. Typography also \ was rat-
ed as president of the Mission ed las excellent and photography
Club. Having taken the CCD received a grade of very S good.
course, Margaret teaches cate-
chism at St. Paul's Church.
R e s i d e n t representative to Philharmonic
Council is Pat Sullivan, an ele-
mentary education major on the
Cadet plan. Pat was graduated
Performance
from St. Philip and St. James
;
High School i n Philipsburg, New Noteworthy Baby Sharon Kaye lis held by Jane Wilcox, § her "mother of the
week," as Dorie Andrie and Dubby Natili wonder what her next
Jersey. Besides being active in Miss Moura Lympany, pianist, whim will have in store for them.
Glee | Club, •dlramatics, and press received an ovation at the Phil-
club, Pat acted as Student Coun- harmonic program on October 21
cil President, senior class 1 sec- that was deserving of such a Five 'Mothers Kept On Go
retary, and treasurer of Sodality. prodigious performance. Not only
was there a notable representation By Whims of Sharon Kaye
NSA Slates from Mercyhurst, but an audience
who appreciatively received the
Erie Philharmonic Society's open
A sweet new blossom of humanity, fresh fallen from God's own
home, to flower on earth.—Massey
She has brown eyes, blond hair, five "mothers" and a birth mark
Assemblies ing night performance for the
1958-59 season.
on her tummy. |Of course, thisfis none other than Sharon Kaye.Jthe
Home Ec'ers "baby."
Fall National Students' Associa- Since her arrival at the Home Management House on October
tion Regional Assembly will be Because of better accoustical
facilities the symphony orchestra 17, "Sherry" has made life quite
held at Allegheny College, De- lively for her "mothers," Dubby
cember 5, 6, and 7, for member has moved' from Strong Vincent
schools ing the West Virginia, to Memorial High School Audi-
Pittsburgh, and Erie areas. torium, and the improvement was
Sports Natili, Lucy Payne, Jane Wilcox,
Dorie Andrie, and Ellen Mc-
Hugh. J I \
The scheduled conferences are evident.
to be on "Student Responsibility Miss Lympany's performance of
Shorts Has Mind of Her Own
Sherry, who was five months
in Higher Education," and on the Rachmaninoff's "Concerto No. 3, "Short" Meeting old on October 30, already has
role of the student press. For Piano and Orchestra" display- Bermuda! shorts, unprecedented a | mind of her own. Says Dorie
Winter assembly willfbe an In- ed her very proficient and loving for a Mercyhurst club meeting, Andrie, "If she doesn't want her
ternational Student Relations piano technique. The three move- were worn by members of the •bottle, she just won't open her
Seminar (ISRS) on February 13, ments captivated the audience. Athletic Association for their mouth!"! i I|l ' I'
at West Virginia University. High- Although the physical power nec- first formal meeting, Oct. 23, as Even at such a tender age,
light of the year will be a ^spring essary in order to perform a they "actively" prepared for the Sherry has some definite likes
assembly in the i Pittsburgh area. Rachmaninoff selection is usually coming season. and dislikes: she loves applesauce
Anyone interested in attending lacking in the female pianist, Miss A. A. Officers but hates pablum; she \ enjoys
the conference at Allegheny Lympany is a graceful and power- her daily jaunts in the carriage
should contact Pat Cavanaugh, ful pianist. The main themes were "Never have I seen the A.A. but protests against the snow-
NSA Senior Delegate, or Fran given expertly as solo parts, yet members at Mercyhurst so en- suit which must be worn.
thusiastic and active," says new- According to her "mothers,"
Balzer, Regional Student Govern- inseparably part of the orchestra
ly-elected president Betty Lou Sherry is a happy, healthy baby,
ment Vice-President. score. Dorsogna, "and it is much to who "eats like a horse," has a
The orchestra under {the baton their credit." Along with Betty smile for everyone, and treasures
of James Sample also presented Lou, Gayle Cummings, vice-presi- her red rattle. «i-
to Joy iMader, selected to reign Beethoven's "Overture: Consecra- dent, Sue Hall, secretary, and Up For Adoption
as "Queen of the Flash IBall," tion of the House;" Debussy's Hermine Stefanski, treasurer, are Sherry will live at the Home
sponsored iby the Gannon-Knight "Rondes de Printemps (Image No. planning an entertaining and Management House until the end
this Friday, November 7, at 9 3)" and Franck's {"Symphony in beneficial season for all mem- of the first semester, with the
p.m. at Gannon Auditorium. D Minor." bers. exception of Thanksgiving and
New Gym Teacher Christmas vacations, when she
Miss Lenore Clough from will return tov Saint Joseph's
Mercyhurst Girls Union City, Pennsylvania, has
joined the Physical Education
staff. She studied at the Univers-
Orphanage, where she is present-
ly up for adoption. y
Each year* a§ baby like Sherry
^
comes to live at Mercyhurst so
Are Talking About ity of Arizona and has an R.N.
from Hamot Hospital here in
Erie. Currently, Miss Clough is
that the senior Home Economics
majors may take in all aspects
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT: . . | GENEVIEVE giving instruction in individual of home and family life, in con-
. . . strenuous gym classes . .$. latest diets . . . MARTY CALVERT'S sports to the sophomore class. nection with their course in
and LUCY ^PAYNE'S engagements . . . the Mercyhurst mixer . . . Home Management. And it is
leotards . . J late classes or "night school' . . . "Can-Can" . . . SUE Glamour Teams with these "mothers" that a-ma-
BATCHLET and BARB FERRARI'S week-end at Penn State . . . re- A touch of glamour h a s ! been jor portion of the infant's social
added to the volleyball tourna-
decoration of the lounge . . . Delta Sig Weekend . . . N. F. Candidates development lies.
. . . Bibles . . . cards for the lounge . . . Student Board demerits . . . ment now that each of the four
MARY ALICE SEDELMEYER'S trip up the Hudson . . . "Alouette" by teams is named after a sports
the Little Singers . . . the new gym teacher . . . Dramatic Society's new car. Mary Jean Ferrari captains
pledges . . . Alliance, here we come!::. . . trials and tribulations . . . the Jaguars; Gretchen Mai ley, the ERIE LAUNDRY
2 a.m. chat with MARY KAY and MISFIT,i "old grads" . . . the num- Continentals; Sheila Quinn, the
ber of days until Thanksgiving vacation! Thunderbirds; and Sissy Natili,
the Volkswagons. AND
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE LAUGHING ABOUT: . .>. DIXIE'S
and MOLLY'S "talking" sink . . . PAT HARBIN'S petite lunches . . .
ALICE DILLONS theme}song "Someday My Prince Will Come" . . .
Parted 4<fe 'Ponum DRY (LEANING (0.
desert boots . . . DUBBY'S role as mother . . . why MARGARET can't
go home . . . "BEARS" feastday . . . what STEFFIE and JAN saw at 530 East 19th St.
Students are invited .to attend Erie, Pa.
Thiel . . . Dr. D's advice to the lovelorn . . . "Girls, the Gannon boys the discussion on J parish \ life and
are waiting for you" . . . sleepy sophomores . . . "Keep 'em in focus." activity sponsored by the Saint
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE COMMENTING ON: . . . the pink
"Blue Room" . . . the first Philharmonic Concert;. . . Erie weather . . .
Thomas More Club of Gannon
College on November 9.
English Club's Reading Theatre . . . A.A.iHalloweenf Party . p'l trips
to Bona venture and Gannon Boys visit Bona's Men . .1. MISS The Most I Reverend James ART'S
KELLY'S new hairdo . . . open lounge and open house . . . 10 cents Navagh, Bishop of Ogdensburg,
New York, will deliver the main
ICE CREAM BAR
for Cokes!!! . . . PAT CAVANAUGH'S "pinning" . . . new officers . . .
SUE'S boy coat in the bay . . . art students' trips to Salvation Army address entitled, "The Parish:
. . . junior philosophical discussions . . . distinguished speaker for St. Christian Giant." j Luncheonette and Magazines
Thomas More Club's Parish Forum Nov. 9 § . . "The Romance of Fee is $.25 and tickets may be
Words" .... murals in the lounge—-"To go or not to go" . . . "Knights" obtained from Marlane Franco
polling Hursters on pros and cons of Friday night dances. 3709 Pine Avenue
and Eleanor Cavanaugh.