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Vol. XXIV, No. 5

MERCIAD MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE^PA. F e b r u a r y 13, 1953

College Selects 'Brigadoon J

Pather w enae
For Little Theater Opening onducts 2nd
With the new library building nearing completion, the$ nnual Retreat:
opening of the Little Theater is being planned for the first Rev. Francis N. Wendell, O.
week in May. To commemorate this long-anticipated event, P., wiU return to ^Mercyhurst on
March 11 to open his second suc-
the production of the musical, Brigadoon by the Mercyhurst cessive retreat here, scheduled
student body lis being considered* Brigadoon has just been re- this year for March 12, 13 and 14.
Enthusiasm greeted this recent
leased for amateur production. announcement by Mother Borgia
In the spring of 1947|Brigadoon played on Broadway. A as the collegians recalled his in-
spiring talks on marriage, and the
tender love story with lilting melodies, it unanimously charmed love of God. The three-day series
the critics as well as the audiences. of conferences and services given
by Father Wendell will be. aug-
A phantom', Scottish Village, mented! by private prayer and
Brigadoon, which awakes to life reading in addition to the keeping
Operatic Star for only one day once every hun-
dred years out of the Highland
of silence.
Father Wendell is a well-known
Mists, only to disappear again author and retreat master and is
Sings Tuesday after an ordinary day of life,
forms the plot of the musical.
active in and around Philadelphia
and New York in Catholic Action
Warm contralto music will fill Two American boys wander by groups. He is currently editor of Preparing to sharpen up on their figure-skating* and skiing
the coUege auditorium on February accident into the viUage. on| the "The Torch", and he has written in anticipation of the Winter Carnival weekend, Patricia Roy-
17 as Sandra|Warfield, the artist one day of its wakening. The several works for Third Order er, chairman off the Queen's Committee; left, and Jo Ann
whose voice and personality have Yankee hero falls in love with members, Catholic Actionists, and Ryan, chairman of Saturday activities, right, watchj Mary
charmed audiences from coast to a Brigadoon girl and is faced with laity. Catherine O'Donnell, Chairman of Friday activities, adjust her
coast, makes her appearance at the alternative of ^leaving her or skates.
Mercyhurst. staying in Brigadoon and renoun-
Beginning with a series of suc-
cing the world, The Americans go
home but they cannot forget their
Student Body Snow to Reign
cesses in light opera, Miss War- experience. But in the end, love
To onor res.
field sang in "New Moon", Naugh-
ty Marietta," and understudied
Irra Petinalin "Song of Norway."
conquers all.
Brigadoon is especially note-
worthy for its brilliant and lavish
The student body will present a
At Winter Carnival Dance
She won the National Federation program in belated celebration of 4 Colorful "Deerhead L o d g e " will once again set t h e scene
use of the dance. In the near the feast day of the president of for t h e a n n u a l W i n t e r C a r n i v a l to be held a t Mercyhurst on
fot Music Clubs Pacific Coast
future the Glee Club will start the college, Sunday evening, Feb. F e b r u a r y 13, 14, and 15.{General C h a i r m a n Donna Byers a n d
Award. Miss Warfield was selected
practicing |the score.s for this mu- 15. * t h e committees under her direction h a v e planned a fun-filled
to appear in the leading role of
sical, while other groups will be-
Stravinsky's opera premiere of Margaret Broderick, president w e e k e n d w i t h a schedule f l e x i b l e e n o u g h to provide for t h e
gin rehearsing the Scottish dances.
"Movora," a role, she later repeat- of the senior class will extend absence of snow, "just in c a s e / ' M a r y O D o n n e l l a n d J o A n n
ed for recordings. She received greetings to Mother M. De Sales R y a n a r e chairmen of t h e activities for F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y
"top honors" for her "exceedingly "Messiah"; which she sang also A comedy in one act, "Over* the respectively.
beautiful singing" and dramatic at the Naval Academy inj Anna- Tea Cups," will be presented by
talent in "Die Fledermaus," and polis. Barbara Klein, Mary Lou Dwyer, F r i d a y evening p l a n s h a v e been made for a sleighride
"II Trovatore." f f Some of her selections /or the Teresa Gorny, Frances Sullivan a n d o u t d o o r bonfire a t which refreshments will be served.
Mercyhurst concert wiU be "Go F o l l o w i n g t h e b o n f i r e t h e s t u d e n t s a n d t h e i r guests will r e -
A much sought-after church Representing the student body
Way from my|Window," "O Mis- lax and dance to t h e music of a local combo in t h e comfort-
soloist in California she was pro- Florene Cherry w i 11 present
stress Mine," and Tchaiehowsky's able a t m o s p h e r e of "Deerhead Lodge". T h e lounge, showing
nounced the. best contralto that Mother De Sales with a gift in
"Farewell Ye Fields" from Jeanne t h e results of its r e c e n t redecoration, will be t h e perfect place
Concord, New Hampshire, ever appreciation for her f. kindness
D'Arc. Donald Smith will accom- to sit o u t a dance or t w o . * 1
heard in 21 performances of the throughout the past year. The
pany her at the piano.
student body will close the pro-
gram with the singing of Alma Sports-loving collegians and
Tfea Setting, Old ?€lce4 \ 0 Mater. » their dates will enjoy an after-
noon of the winter sports of their
Sr. Mary Alice
choice on Saturday. Saturday
Cottrell Grant evening everyone will enjoy a for- Registrar Dies
mal dinner and dance. Music for
the dancing will be provided by Solemn Requiem High Mass
Given College Tommy Jordan and his orchestra.
The ski lodge theme in the audi-
was offered in £ Christ the King
Chapel, Tuesday, January 27, for
For Research torium will be varied for the oc-
casion by accents of silver hearts,
Sister Mary Alice Weber, regis-
trar of Mercyhurst College since.
appropriate for Valentine's Day its founding in 1926.
Mercyhurst recently received a evening. High spot of the activi-
$1,500 grant, known as the Fred- ties will be the crowning of a The Mass was offered by Father
erick Gardener Cottrell Grant, Daniel J. Martin, college chaplain.
"Snow Sweetheart", an official
from the Research Corporation of Deacon and subdeacon were Fa-
Athletic Association member who
New York City. It is for a project, ther John W. Frawley, C. S. S. R.,
is a senior and selected by stu- and Father William L. Sullivan,
to be carried on by Sister Carolyn, dent vote, by Marilyn Kelley, A.
dealing with "The Reaction of Ph. D. Dr. Edward H. Latimer
A. president. was master of ceremonies and Fa-
Tertiary Amines with Esters."
Sunday morning a Low Mass ther Alfred N. Watson, former
Sister Carolyn, associate profes- Mercyhurst chaplain, preached the
sor of chemistry at Mercyhurst, will be offered at 10 o'clock at
which the students and their funeral sermon.
first became, interested in this pro-
ject while studying under research guests will attend. After Mass Sister Mary Alice entered the
director Dr. Ernest L. Elrel at the lunch will be served in the lounge Sisters of Mercy in Titusville in
University of Notre Dame. The and the remainder of the morning 1923. After she pronounced her
Bright yellow accents the deep)green and;antique brown of will be, spent in reminiscing about
the new lounge furniture. The light green walls make a perfect Frederick G. Cottrell Research vows as a Sister of Mercy in 1926,
Corporation, non-profit organiza- the weekend or planning for she was appointed registrar of
foil for the vivid colors r; and soften the lighting. A new heat- another afternoon of sports out-
ing system insures comfort and it is possible now to close the tion, supports hundreds of re- Mercyhurst College. Under her
search projects with funds obtain- doors. guidance as registrar, hundreds of
door quietly. "All the comforts of home" seems to be the con-
sensus of opinion among the four students who are seen ed by Pottrell and his supporters. students were directed in their
Other committee heads are: college courses, and many of the
above. Maureen Leary, freshman, at the left, appears to be The grant given to Mercyhurst
engrossed in a favorite occupation of all lounge-goers, conver- tickets, Anne Kennedy; food,
is for one year of research, al- Mercyhurst traditions were instill-
sation. Terry Gorney, ; junior, at Maureen's left, catches up on M a r g e Cummiskey; publicity, ed in their hearts. For the past
though it is believed by Sister
her studying. Barbara Buerkle, sophomore, and Betty Rossum, Carolyn that the proj ect will con- Mary Jane O'Dell; queens, Pat twenty-seven years Sister Mary
sophomore, seated in that order, relax as they listen;to records tinue for "at least two or three Roy er; and blind date and or- Alice has helped Mercyhurst grow
and choose their favorites for the next set, chestra, Marge Williams. to its present position.
 Page Two THE to E ft c i A & February l£, 1&53
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Were Making History!
As we b e g i n w o r k on o u r b i g show, the
finishing touches! are being applied to the Little Theater
and the Library. The work of both will culminate with the
presentation of "Brigadoon." Its premiere will mark the grand
opening of the new Mercy hurst stage. But until then, let's
not rest on any laurels. Hardjwork, and plenty of fit, must go
into our show. We and Mercy hurst are judged by the results
we produce, so it'sfup to us to support this history-making
venture.
In theater terms, to support means "to assume and act,"
and also "to act with (a star)." We can extendlthis meaning
to include every (Mercyhurst student. While the stars of the
show are out front in the spotlight, they represent all who act
with them by working behind the scenes. Scenery is the back-
ing of the stage picture: we are the living backing that com-
pletes the success of the show. The supporting role is just as
essential as the lead, for each depends on the other.
In Praise of Her
Sister Mary Alice
The death of Sister Mary Alice Lent.
interrupted a friendship of a
third of a century for this eulo-
Lenten Flight Earns Wings
Septuage.sima, S e x a g e s i m a , out of the demon; the fourth the
Quinquagesima—odd names, are- feeding of the multitude in the
n't they? But don't let them scare desert. On Passion Sunday Christ
you. They are merely to warn us reveals His divine glory to the
that we arefabout "to take off" Jews. On Palm Sunday is depicted
into the season of Lent. The
Church does everything slowly. His triumphal entry into the Holy
We hate to rush out of the joys City. During-Lent we are to enact
of Christmas right into the som- in ourselves this "pascha" of
bernessfof Lent. So the Church Christ. We suffer and die with
"takes it easy". GraduaUy she Christ. But our suffering and dy-
changes the tone of her liturgy.
We notice that the vestments are ing with Christ is positive—that
purple now; there is no "Gloria." we too may rise with Him. Lent
And at choir Ipractice we turn is a runwayfto Paradise. And the
our efforts once again to the Lent- Liturgy and daily Mass are our
en Mass. We are]preparing; we flight instructions and wings for
are "getting in the mood" for a successful flight.
In the early Church, Lent was

Then we ask.f what are we assuming and how do we act ?

gist—a friendship he t prays may a time when the Catechumens were
be reinstated for him in eternity. preparing to die to sin in their
e; Correct
In his 25 years at Mercyhurst he Easter Baptism and rise to a new
We owe Mercyhurst a debt, one that calls for more than just
"thanks" for everything she's given us. Words are expressed
knew no student that spoke life of grace. Public penances were
iU word of her. She was ever ready also performed during this time
Criticize
in deeds. So we'll! act by putting our time, efforts and money to make smooth the path for in preparation for ^receiving back Pale lights—soft musics—drift-
to work to make '"Brigadoon" a success, both dramatically bewildered freshman and perplex- sanctifying grace in the Holy ing couples—soft net—crinkly taf-
ed senior; and she never sullie.d Thursday absolution. feta—dark figures. All these are
and financially. We as students are those who will most bene- the dignity of her office by trans-
fit from thelimproved Mercyhurst, made possible by our own gressing the dignity of a pupil. Did you^ever notice that during related phrases which conjoin and
contributions to her. In her contacts! with students, Lent the Church seems to forget harmonize into a college prom—
faculty, and the public, she re- about feasts of its saints? Leaf or, to be more correct, the ideal
This, then, is our "acting", our supporting role. Success vealed the traits of a gentlewo- through your Missal. What do you
see? "Monday of Second Week," college prom.
comes not by considering the minimum that we should do man — warmly sympathetic, con-
siderate, courteous, human, com- "Thursday of Fourth Week" These Without retiring to a medieval
but the maximum that we can and will do. Interest and en- Masses are all filled with the idea
thusiasm^ will carry us along |to success and^the adding of panionable. Hers was the manner stereotype, it is quite obvious that
of the larger heart, the kindlier of penance and lessons for our
another distinguished chapter to theflife of our college. sanctification. We could get a there is a quiet line of distinction
hand. The love, she bestowed up- between a high school dance and
on! her family and friends was good course in moral theology and
the love that is patient, kind, and Christ-like living just from fol- a college prom. Formalism, in fits
lowing the Lentetii liturgy. broadest sense, has been called
Ike Sketches Crisis sweet; the love that is the true
spirit of Christ. All the days of But the greatest value of the "the hall-mark of national cul-
her life she had God in her mind; daily Lenten Mass is\ to help us ture." Formalism, narrowed down
Ike's inauguration speech demonstrated the moral con- and it can truly be said of her that to die with Christ that we may to the formal attire ordinarily
fusion of America. It is a frightening thing to us, holding the she walked in the paths of equity. rise with Him. Scholars know that
world position that we do, to be faced with an undoubted, if The sadness and regret that ac- the original word "Pascha" means worn at la formal dance, is dis-
company our thoughts of her will passage from death to life. We appearing from Mercyhurst cul-
baffling, world crisis. President Eisenhowerfsaid, "We sense
with all our faculties that forces of good and evil are massed be lightened "if wefremember that see the "pascha" in every Sun- ture.
"a good life hath its number of day gospel: the first Sunday pre- It has been a gradual disap-
and armed and opposed as rarely before in history. Since this days: but a good name shall con- sents Christ's victory over the dev-
century's beginning, a time of tempest has seemed to come il; the second Sunday His trans- pearance. It;jstarted with the ad-
tinue for ever."
upon the continents of t h e | earth . . . In the swift rush of —M. J. Relihan figuration; the third {the casting vent of the. Ballerina gown and
great events, we find ourselves groping to know the full sense a gradual relaxation on the rules
and meaning of the times in whichfwe live." for a tuxedo. Girls went from

Eisenhower does his best, asking the help of God, to re- College Students Observe waltz-length evening Igowns to
cocktail dresses. Their escorts fol-
affirm our belief in "the deathless dignity of man, governed
by eternal moral and natural laws." But in fighting the great February as Press Month lowed the same line from dark
suits to light suits, and a few of
evil of Communism, the United States still leans heavily the even less correct added pas-
Extra! Extra! It could be emphatically announced this way, or
upon the principles of nationalism and economic expediency. "The truth shall make you free"—that's a nice slogan, but does it tel shirts.
It dimly realizes that freedom, equality, the dignity of man, mean anything to us? Well, let's just eliminate all the flowery expres- The reasons for this situation
and God, are all connected, but this is not effective knowledge; sion and say it in good plain English. February has been especially
are as numerous} as are the rem-
it is oratory, a dead legacy from the past. I set aside as Catholic Press month—what are we going to do about it?
edies. Could not Mercyhurst have
Encourage others to read Catholic magazines? Yes, that would be one dance which would be labeled
Who can make the dignity of man effective American Apostolic! Have a vigorous campaign and canvass Erie with subscrip- "strictly formal" as they are in
knowledge? Who can explain communism andlhow to fight it? tion blanks—that's a good idea, too, even more apostolic. But what
Who but they who know—scholars, Christian American Scho- about ourselves, are we reading good solid Catholic literature? Are most colleges and universities,
lars, friends and servants of both God and man! It is their those magazines on the library shelves being used for anything outside while the others would be under-
duty to aid a country gravely in need of moral advice in many of class assignments? stood to be "dark suit" affairs?
secular areas. All true Christians will at least give them a If "formal" is going to mean little
Let's face it—we have sadly neglected our faith, when it comes to
hearing. In any case it is their duty, possessing the truth, to keeping up-to-date on the Catholic view towards social, political, ed- or nothing on our tickets and post-
give it to all men, where and when it is most needed, in simple ucational, and recreational problems of our modern world. ers, we should eliminate it and
charity and justice. along with it, a tradition which
Our library is certainly not failing to keep us supplied with good is a part of Mercyhurst.
reading material, but it is up to us as individuals to take advantage
of it. There are "Commonweal" and "America" which give the Catholic However, possibilities are usually
slant on world-wide situations. "Integrity" can really be compared not probabilities. We all know it
THE M E R C I A D to the match that will start the flame. In "Today" Catholic collegians is easier to be critical than cor-
will find a stimulating outlook on their student vocation. For a family
Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa. magazine, there is "The Ave Maria," Extension," >or "The Sign", rect. But let's try to be both. Let's
Member of which all present worthwhile reading. For those interested in theology, be critical to the point that \we
.ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS the Dominican^Fathers publish "Cross and Crown", a deeply reflective are correct. And finally, let's make
magazine. "The Catholic World" and "The Catholic Mind" both con- our dances social?affairs of which
Editor j Mary Lou Dwyer tain information and enlightening articles on just about every subject we can be proud.
Associate Editor .. Jean Drouhard and phase imaginable
Assistant'Editors j Donna Byers, Mary Ann Hayes
Business Editor Rita Shanahan The value of current periodicals is obvious, but what use has
Editorial Staff Frances Sullivan, Joan Harbison, a magazine without a reader. The Student Council, supported by the
Claire Agitata, Norma Jean Scott, Mary Ann Callahan, Sophomore Y. C. S., has started "the ball rolling" by subscribing to Scf*$tfr<zt6cf
Helen CFogarty, Florene Cherry, Julie Tech, |Jody good Catholic and secular magazines for use in the lounge. In addition, Faculty and students extend
Ryan, Barbara Haner, Ann Kennedy, Marge Williams, girls have volunteered to place in the lounge magazines that they
Betty Rossum, Lorraine Reichel, Victoria Argana. themselves receive, i sympathy and prayers to Jo Ann
Business Staff Bernadette Bell, Weaver, senior, ion the death of
Dorothy Zuzula, Mickey O'Donneli, Margaret Grace, Two wonderful ideas— true! But they won'tfcbe successful unlrss we her father, and Paula Brugger,
Roseann Andio, Mary Kienzle take advantage of what has been offered. They are ours for the read- senior, on the death of her mother
ing—so let's Read! Read! Read!
 February IS, 1&53 THE MERGIAD Page Three

Culinary Artists Invade Drama Stars

Kitchen for Experiments Light 38th St.
All Meroyhurst is silent, pa-
I "Operation Kitchen" was what "multiply their measurements" tiently waiting for the curtain to
the. attack was called. The white and set to work. The size of cafe- rise on a group of performances
uniformed members of the knife teria equipment is another obsta- which will cause the Great White
and fork brigade planned their cle they must overcome. After Way to dim its lights for the eve-
strategy in the {large well-lighted having used conventional size ning. All stageland will take a
room. This was their big offen- utensils, they must learn to manip- rest from audiences, critics, and
sive campaign. I ulate large size pots, pans, and endless line memorizing to cast
The school has survived several beaters. One of the pleasures is its eyes upon!the young and in-
years of quantity cookery, softhis that these girls can cook to their spired actresses of Mercyhurst in
semester will be nothing new for hearts', content without having to afserles of four one-act plays.
the students in general. But for wash dishes. This is probably the The great professionals will see
those seven or eight} cooks, life first and last time they can enjoy members of the sophomore class
in the kitchen will be different. this luxury. take on the characters of French
I Menu planning for three ^hun- But the quantity cooks always patriots during the great revolu-
dred people will be one of the main serve something new, different, tion in "Idols". The terrible mo-
worries of the. quantity cooks. and appetizing. So, once a week, Members of the editorial and:business staffs work in har- ments which centered around the
TheyK must consider the needs, the school will look forward to an guillotine will be relived with a
mony to produce this year's "Praeterita". Seen above at their
likes, dislikes, and appetites of the interesting menu supplied by the very foreign-flavored, historical
posts are Julie Tech, Pauline Solida, Mary Jachimozyk and
students and faculty—then they Junior Home Ecers. reality. The personal lives of peo-
Gerry O'Doherty. ple living, at I that time will add
*
warmt h to the serious atmosphere.
The mood will then change en-
Mercyhurst Girls BEHIND THE SCENES
tirely to the lighter side, as the
scene moves back to an old spin-
Staff Combines Talents ster's home in this country. The
Are Talking About... y
seniors will put spice, and mirth
into the unfriendly characters of
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—the, loss of their In Preparing Praeterita "Cats and Kittens".
The freshmen will then come
beloved Sister Mary Alice—Norine Preedit's recent art exhibition held at In a very few months Praeterita will be the focal point of
the Erie Library together with four other local artists—the jj wonderful every proud Mercy hurststudent. The time and work of many out on stage disguised as students
semester vacation enjoyed by all and the promises to study next semes- classmates combine to makeithis publication possible. Your having difficulties producing a
ter—"Sis" McCabe's reappearance at classes following a£ recent opera- Merciad would like to tell you of only a few earnest workers high school pla>. The audience, in
tion—the "violent" basketball game which broke Barb Botsaris' finger on the 1953 Praeterita; they may have large or small jobs, yet accordance with the title, will be
—bacon for breakfeast with a red trimming—the after effect of the all are important to success. all "Doubled Up" with laughter.
art exams. In the following play the props
Mary Jachimczyk in her third Julie Tech's work in Merciad are changed to familiar dormitory
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT-—Betty Rossum's year of the Business Staff has the and Press Club has paved the confusion with the juniors, "The
teddy bear's day at the laundry—voting this year for a Winter Car-} responsible position of Business way for writing on Praeterita's Dabblers," trying to hypnotize
nival Snow Queen in connection with Valentine's Day—the event is Manager. Raising money to meet social section. This section is de- each other.
to be held on February 13-14-15—portable mattresses—the inspiring the costs keeps Mary busier than, voted to I the parties, dances and The curtain will then fall, send-
lectures given^by John Julian Ryan on February*6-9—the fate of one might expect. She hopes to other social activities that take ing the audience, from the land of
'-Pat Murphy's hat—the trip that the day hops of the Home Economics teach next fall near her home place during the school year. Julie hypnosis and imagination back to
Department made to Allegheny College—Mary Lou Scalise and in Stamford, Conn. By that time would like to do chemical research a world of genuine reality. The
*her "sensacappa." - Mary will have placed another after graduation in June. Julie's evening was made possible by the
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—-Mary Lou Dwyer ring beside that diamond. Mary home is in?Erie, but manages her direction of Fran Sullivan, Mary
and Mary Ann Callahan's visit in Washington, D.C.—Terry Gorny's new is the Senior Representative on time to include Science Seminar, Lou Dwyer, Terry Gorny, and
i black sheets—diets (or attempts) a' lajcalorie chart—the Sophomore- the Student Board! of Discipline YCS and Student Council. t B | | | Barbara| Klein.
sjpajaspred subscriptions to "Time" and "Newsweek" to keep the students and a member of O. G. A. &$ The footlights of Mercyhurst
Gerry O'Doherty, g|i Sophomore will then join jthose of Broadway
aip SMJ .current issues—the beginning of Quantity Cookery—ths ama-
Being editor of her high school from Lorain, Ohio, is for the first on March 1 and will be dimmed
zing number of letters received in Room 31 each day— coffee and dough-
yearbook has given Pauline, Solida time on the business staff of the in solemn tribute to today's young
nut hour each evening—the logical Freshmen—Maureen Leary's banana 1953 yearbook. Her work, as Gerry
split—the "sharp" Mercyhurst sweat shirts. experience fto be a contributing actresses and producers who will
member of Praeterita's editorial says, is 'trying" to collect patron have their names in lights on to-
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—-the preview of staff. Pauline is also the president money. Maybe some of us could morrow's Stheater marques.
Lenten resolutions and desserts—the presentation of "The Velvet of the Press Club; though it may make this work a bit easier for
i Glove" at the Playhouse—resumed basketball games and forthcom- see.m that journalism is her only anyone who nasi ever tried col- Continued From Col. 2
i n g games—the enjoyment of all those who climbed "The Stairway interest, dramatics is an important lecting money at Mercyhurst B All things told, every girl in
to the Stars"—the Drama Festival—anticipation of "moving day" extra-curricular activity. During knows!what a job it can be. Ger- the school realizes that f?this is a
into the new library—Ann Popp's marvelous visit to Dartmouth— this first year on Praeterita Paul- ry is working as a major in Com- problem—one which can only be
*the Sophomores | who were included inja ninth-grade convention ine is arranging-the layouts on mercial Education and is a mem- solved sby a cooperative effort
by the train conductor—Joan Harrison's horseback riding. the pages. ber of O G. A, M l f > 8 among I Mercyhurstfcgirls.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT—the students who
manage to fall "upstairs"—the speed of Jean Drouhard's knitting need-
les—the fireworks on the front campus—the redecorated lounge—the
story written by one Jean Heavey—the sudden interest in piano lessons
"rings} and things"—the anxious looks into all mail boxes for the
special Valentine with ainote on the back, "Yes, I'll be at the Winter
Carnival." |

Combination or Elimination
Is Source of Controversy
Sophonade and Winter Carnival
—two big socials coming very
close to one another. Your inquir-
ing reporter heard several rumors
to the effect that the girls would
like to have one of tthe dances
eliminated. After careful inquiry
and an emphatic "no" from all
those questioned, the following
solutions were offered.
Rita Shanahan and Lou Ka-
menjar were very much in agree-
ment with Markie Foley, Edie
Lauler. and Vicki Argana. All
agreed that since there, are only
four big socials a year, neither
affair should be eliminated. Mary
Klenzle and Frannre Sanfratello
chimed in tof give their approval
along with Ann Kennedy and
Mary Mullaney. All agreed that
the dances were much too close
to each other.
Rita and Lou suggested that
perhaps one solution could be a
combination of the two affairs
with the A. A. sponsoring Friday's
program and the, sophomores
sponsoring Saturday's program.
If the students wished, there
could be a queen for each evening.
The other girls thought the Busy students need quick
problem could be solved by mov-
ing > the NFCCS dance back to refreshment. That's
October. The Sophonade could be
moved back to just before Christ- where Coca-Cola comes in.
mas, and the Winter Carnival
could remain as is. It was also
suggested that the Winter Car-
nlvalfcould either be made a fall BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY
or spring festival, although the ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
girls would miss the winter sports.
"Coke" is a registered trade-mark. 1953, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Continued In Column 5
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PORT Red Cross Calls

COOPS I Foil Student Aid
As The Gavel Falls...
While "Old Man Weather" is busy thinking over the possibilities February, with its guest speak- The "Irish" Club (Le Cerole
At a recent nationwide meeting Francais) will be entertained with
of snow and more snow for the annual Winter Carnival sponsored by of college professors, it was stated ers, panelists and movies, proves
the Athletic Association, the girls in green are busy too. Blind dates, to be a very interesting month for two movies. One "L'annee Vigner-
that one of the \ foremost extra- onne." concerns wine growers tin
social functions, and plenty of publicity are the orders of the day. Since curricular activities for college the Mercyhurst academic clubs.
chairmen and co-chairmen alike are up to the.tr oldj sparkle and en- students is participation in the On the second Tuesday of Feb- the French-speaking part of Swit-
thusiasm in planning this affair (now that semester exams are over), Red Cross. Work of| this kind is ruary the junior members of the. zerland, while the other, "Le
Deerhead Lodge should prove to be a wonderful success. We hope. so. notfonly extremely helpfulfto the English Club presented the first Rhone," portrays scenes in the
community, but also interesting, link in the chain of interesting Rhone valley.
Speaking of success, the new 1953 A. A. shirts are really going events by conducting a "World The Elementary Education Sem-
over big. Everyone agrees that they are a big improvement over the as Mickey O'Donnell, Barb Buer-
kle, Mary Scirto, or Jody Ryan, Literature Meeting." Spanish, Ger- inar heard a • symposium on the
old ones. No longer do the gals at the Hurst have to worry about "Problems of Education." The
stretched-out neck openings, for new additions to the shirts include our student representatives on the man, and Irish works were re-
viewed. speakers were Beverly Buerkle,
zippers and flap-over collars. Even the, sisters seem to feel that these Red Cross Intercollegiate Council, Marjorie Cummiskey, Peggy Kel-
new models make for a neater appearance. (Take it from me, the girls will tell you. The first panel of the month
do, too). discussed their views on thej sub- sey, and Carol Kelly.
Although the Council is limited ject, "Careers in Home Econom- Many current topics will be dis-
On the sports scene, basketball to four members from each of the ics" at the recent Home Economics cussed at the coming L R. C.
takes the lead. Although only two
practices have been held, enthusi-
Box 105 Asks neighboring schools, including
Mercyhurst, Villa Maria, Gannon,
Club meeting. The panel, besides
speaking on a very pertinent sub-
meeting. Elsenhower's State of
the Union message will be analyz-
asm has been building up on the Edinboro, and Behrend Center, ject, included many prominent ed with emphasis on the foreign
basketball court.'In the near fu-
ture,, practice will be held twice
For Mr. Ideal every college student is urged to
engage in the service of the Red
guests.
The O. Q. A. Sorority has on its
and domestic policies. Plans will
be discussed for the I. B.C. work-
a week, on Tuesday and Thurs- Cross. On the college level, this ser- agenda for the coming meeting: shop to be held in the near fu-
day. This is a timely opportunity Dear St. Valentine, vice includes entertaining at the a guest speaker, a report on the ture.
for the Hurst girls to slim down; Although I am a little early for various hospitals and homes in Juniors' interviews, and a movie. As February draws to a close,
let's follow the school motto, and your feast day, I have a- great and around Erie, sponsoring Jun- It is rumored that there are sev- we shall find that it has been a
"Seize the opportunity." favor to ask you. Of! course, it ior Red Cross Groups, participa- eral awards to be granted at this very enriching month for the olub
concerns a man. ting in Water Safety and First meeting:. members.
Here's an interesting bit of Aid instruction, and most impor-
sports news for those who are tant, recruiting donors for the
interested in intercollegiate bas-
ketball. A definite decision hasn't
been reached yet, but the Hurst
As you probably already know,
our Winter Carnival is this week-
end. Since you arej the Patron of
current j blood campaign.
This year the Blood Mobile will
College Lounge Sports
Sweethearts, I (thought perhaps
may have the opportunity to form
a* Varsity this year. Villa and
Edinboro have put in their bids,
you could send some inspiration
to a young ma I for me, as I do
visit Erie the early part of March.
Because of the?crucial need for
blood at this time, the services
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need a date. and donations of college students

and a series of games may be After several weeks of anticipation! and hard work, the students
played. Keep your fingers crossed over eighteen will be in great de- of Mercyhurst witness a dream come true -4 the renovation of the
and your hopes high, all you This might be a [little difficult mand to help meet the national
for you to do alone; so perhaps lounge.
sports fans. quota.
these requirements would help. He This dream was made a reality by each student's cooperation in
As that seems to be all the. im- should be at least six feet tall, I Your school representatives will selling her quota of chances for the raffle and also the excellent sup-
portant news on5 the sports front blond curly hair, and dre.amy, big, be on hand to enlist tire aid of port Riven>to the class projects.
at this time "yours truly" signs every student—help the Red Cross You wonder whatiohanges have taken place? Remember the faded
off until the next time. See you blue eyes. If Mr. Ideal possessed —help your community—help your yellow walls and ceiling and the drab brown woodwork? These are
on thelbasketball court! both brain and brawn, he would country. now brightened with harmonious shades of green. This decor of har-
be almost perfect. A delightful monious colors, devised by? a group of art students under the guidance
personality, expressed in a very
offsr.lM. Angelica, adds warmth
John Julian Ryan special use of blarney, would help
to compensate for his not having
Compliments of
and attractiveness to the "center
of ^relaxation."
Directs Discussion a paid receipt for his convertible, FIRCHS Gone but not to be missed is the
or a well-padded bank account juke box that stood in the corner,
On Catholic Living The big event of the weekend Sunbeam SMITH'S
which was always unable to render
a tune even when the coin was
Do we know the meaning of will be the dance held the evening dropped in. Now, music coming
Catholic Living, or are we 'follow- of your feast day. So, just as a little from a. timed piano adds to the
ing the line of least resistance by tribute to yourself, how about an BREAD PHARMACY ple.asant atmosphere.
accepting our neighbor's stand- Arthur Murray when his dancing How pleased we are to show off
ards |and falling into a vague is taken into consideration. Then our colorful new lounge to our
Catholicity by losing our:proper friends, speakers, and other guests
habit of mind? This problem was I'd really be floating on a cloud.
whom*we Invite into the smoker.
considered by John Julian Ryan, The first opportunity for display-
noted educator and lecturer, with I know this is asking a lot, St. ing the accomplishments will come
a group of students on Sunday
evening, February 8. Then he
Valentine, but I'm sure you will Erie Laundry Co at the Winter Carnival, The
pointed out the need for a "map
do your best. If per chance youi
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DAIRYLAND ,
"Oh's 'and^Ah's"are almost audi*
ble now. Later in the year, friends
of life" that will relate everything can't fill my askings, just any
in its proper order, showing us man will do.
LAUNDR Y WORK will gladly stop in after a success-
ful production at our Little Thea-i
what life really is and not giving Hopefully yours, OF ALL KINDS ERIE'S BEST |MILK ter, and relax on the antique tan
just a conducted tour. sofas which have replaced the
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Telling first what it is not, Mr. frayed red ones, worn out through
530 East 19th St. 3005 Pine Avenue the many years of-service rendet-
Ryan said that Catholic Living is God is Generosity and we are most
not self-reliant, not individualis- God-like when we are most gen- Erie, Pa. ed to the visitors of the lounge.
tic, not respectable. Enlarging erous. Finally, we are to seek the
kingdom of God first, since our Perhaps some of the guests will
these ideas, it is .seen that man choose the sturdy dark green,
cannot rely only on himself, that destination is heaven, not earth.
straight-backed chairs whloh are
he must regard God's will. Nor also an addition of which the stu-
doe.s man live merely for his own Our guidepost, according to Mr.
self-centered perfection without Ryan, is learning to do what is
the Catholic thing to do in \all
Colonial Bakery Gpmpliiments of
dents are proud. Even the favored
circular bench, formerly blue and
regard for others. •• If we object yellow, has undergone a transfor-
cases, and acting for and with
that Catholic life certainly is re God. AND PASTRY SHOPPP mation and is now a soft gold. The
spectable, we see that this implies only memories of the old lounge
the selfish* motive of ambition, a
"go-getter" life that strives for
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Pine at 38th St., Spencer PI. do not frequent the smoker, why
Jon the positive side we. find
that true Catholic living is more ART|S PHONE 01-9287 DAflRY not drop in anyway?
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