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Dear Freshman...
such subject.
Spirituality Key
To Successful Year
Stressing the need for spirituality in college life, Father
Daniel |Martin heralded the opening of school today at this
morning's Student Body Mass. Father Martin exhorted Mercy-
hurst students to stud yfhard, but to also pray hard to make!
a success of the school year.f
For
r or freshmen,
iresnmen, this marked the end of a three day's orien-
0 I le e
S l u °?} l ^ O u t s t a n d i n g in this orientation was a
speech by Mother M. Borgia, Dean, introducing
to the routine of college life and explaining the advantages
of a college education.
1 Mother Borgia Explains College
In telling how to get the most out of collegellife, Mother
Borgia explained Mercyhurst's credit system, the amount of
preparation needed to|do satisfactory college work, and the
idea of college as a contract between school and student each
giving its best to the other.
importantChanges
College Posts
The administration announces
the appointment of Sr. Mary
Esther as Directress of Student
Personnel. Sister <M. Fidelis will
replace Sister Mary Esther las
Dean of Residence. ' I
Sister Mary Esther will have
charge of the guidance program
of the college. Her office has been
set up in Room 48, making it ac-
cessible to both day hops and
house students. The guidance pro-
gram will be unfolded gradually
to the students in the orienta-
tion program and will covert all
areas of student interest-! This
program was introduced on Tues-
day, Septemlber 18, and will con-
tinue an hour a week throughout
the semester.
Sister Mary Esther, who has had
bixteen years experience as Dean
of Residence, is certified by the
state asf counselor and guidance
directress. She prepared for this
work by taking courses at Colum-
bia University. Catholic Univer-
sity and the University off Pitts-
burgh. Sister will retain her posi-
tion in the business education de-
partment.
Sister M. Fidelis has for many
years been proctor onjthe third
floorland is well acquainted with
the problems and needs of the
resident students. Sister Fidelis
will also continue in her capacity
as head of the chemistry depart-
ment.
- m.
>"ng the best J | M to study such and
I
ucing the freshmen
f '
Other important events of the
last few days were the Faculty-
Freshman Reception Tuesday
evening, and the junior entertain-
ment for the freshmen Monday
eveningJn the near future, sopho-
mores plan jan entertainment |by
the freshmen for the student body.
Today also marks the end of the
third week of practice teaching by
the seniors. Explaining his feel-
ings about thisfannual senior ex-
perience. Dr. M. J. Relihan, head
of the Education Department,
stated, "I have never been
ashamed of any Mercyhurst stu-
dent". Opinions by the seniors
were summed up in three words—
"We like it."
NEWSY NOTES
A young Chinese girl from the
city of Taipen in Formosa arrived
at San Francisco Monday, Sep-
tember 17, on the steamship
"President Cleveland." She is
Miss Frances Lucy Chang who is
at present on her way across the
country! to enroll at Mercyhurst
for the fall semester.
Two recent graduates of Mercy-
hurst entered the novitiate of the
Sisters of Mercy in Titusville, Pa.
this fall. On August 15 Alethaire
O'Connor of the Class of '50 en-
tered the Order and April Hinkle,
Class of *51, became a postulant
on September 8.
Mary Lou Dwyer, a junior of
Rochester, N . | Y . , has been named
associate editor of the MERCIAD.
Assistant editors are Florene
Cherry and Jean Drouhard.
Mercyhurst
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Volume XXIII, No. 1
MERCIAD
Grads Relive
C-fiirl&rvfr O f Y V ^
J I I I l i wf I I LS\*ay 3
ForWeek-end
For forty-eight hours Alumnae
members haunted scenes of their
college days! and reminisced with
former teachers and classmates.
The occasion was Alumnae Week-
end, September 7 to 9, which this
year commemorated the twenty-
fifth anniversary of the founding
of the college.
The anniversary banquet took
place Saturday evening with Mrs.
Eugenia O'Brien as toastmistress
vMost Rev. John Mark Gannon,
Bishop of Erie andfchancellor of
the college, was the honored guest
and gave the principal address.
Former chaplains, Rev. Wm. L.
Sullivan and Rev. Alfred M. Wat-
son spoke of the eollegefin retro-
spect. |Barbara Wiltoert '30, re-
presenting the Alumnae, chose as
her topic, "I Remember " | High-
light of the banquet was the cut-
ting of a beautiful 'birthday cake
by th9 Bishop. | The enormous
cake was the gift of Pulakos. A
short businessl meeting followed
the banquet.
Weekend! activities began with
an informal get-together in the
lounge Friday evening. Saturday
noon, Erie Alumnae served a
picnic lunch to faculty and
alumnae. Sunday morning began
with Mass in the Chapel of Christ
the King followed by a brunch.
After the brunch a novel enter-
tainment was given in the audi-
torium by members ofIthe Pitts-
burgh chapter.
To show their appreciation to
the faculty for their devotion
through the years, the Alumnae
presented the Sisters with a tele-
vision set which has been placed
in the community room. They also
gave Dr. M. J. Relihan a gift of a
desk for his faithful service to the
Alumnae Association.
CARPE DIEMi
The motto of Mercyhurst is a
line from Horace, which is trans-
lated "Seize the opportunity and
do not trust the morrow." To us,
it means "Seize the opportunity
for lasting happiness attained
through Christian education."
Brie, Pennsylvania
MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE. PA. SEPTEMBER 20, 1951
NFCCS Delegates Adopt
New National Constitution
After a year's debate and preparation, a new constitution
was adopted by the National Federation of Catholic College
Students at its eighth National Congress, held August 26-
September 1, at St. Thomas College, St. Paul, Minn. Techni-
cally, it is an amendment to the old constitution, but actually
it is a completely new constitution. ; J ?
During the past year, much dissatisfaction was felt with
the success of the programs of NFCCS. This dissatisfaction
was finally lodged in the constitution. A constitutional com-
mittee^was set up to investigate the possibilities of a better
constitution, one which would clarify the aims and authority
of NFCCS. m & j j. U | * £ I ^
I At the end of the school year, two new constitutions had
been proposed; one by the constitutional committee, and one
fey d i s 0 e » t ^ s to^it. TheseShadjtfceen molded mtrxone propo?^
Ha- &B1H^Kffn9Bi il BPff constitution by the time of the
opening of the congress. How-
ever, the preamble to this con-
ai roa Menus stitution became ftfae principle
subject of debate of the congress.
The whole concept of NFCCS
Feat ure was at stake. One group believed
that all Catholic College students
should be members of NFCCS
m The jstoryj of fMercyhurst is with the student government as
traveling all over the country—in the affiliating unit. Another group
the dining cars of the New York believed that only student goven-
Central I railroad.flThelr 1 menu ments (student government mean-
cover carries a sketch, photos, and ing any group regulating^ extra-
al'brief history of the college. •; curricular activities, i. e. student
councils, clubs) should be mem-
\ A pen and ink! sketch, drawn bers. The first group?won. TtA
from| a {photograph of the school preamble therefore begins "We,
by VernonlHowe Bailey, If amous tha students . i A paraleUing the"
architectural artist, j decorates the Constitution df theijtJnited (Stated
front cover! of J the! new menu. which begins, "We, the people.. r
Photographs on the back show ail I Judy Carlow and Frances BulU*
art class attwork and a view} of van, members of the Juniofcsclass,
the main entrance. The text ac- represented* Mercyhurst at this
companying the pictures explains
the location, "v founding, I purpose, convention. #-
and curriculum of ^Mercyhurst. It
also lists some of the accomplish-
ments of the alumnae of the col-
New Courses
lege and ^includes the lyrics |of
"•Mercyhurst, Fair Mercyhurst." New Instructor
The Mercyhurst menu will be Courses in elementary educa-
used on the New York Central for tion are being offered at Mercy-
three months.|The road serves hurst this semester due to the
more than 6,000,000 meals a!year great demand throughout the
in its dining cars. f$* f country for elementary teachers.
The nature of {these courses will
Colleges other than Mercyhurst be determined to meet the needs
that are I being presented ^in this of the students who register for
series of colleges served by jthe them.
railroad include Harvard, Welles-
Sister Mary^ Elizabeth joins the
ley, Mary Mount, Notre Dame, faculty as an instructor in educa-
Vassar, and others.
tion. Sister Elizabeth received her
normal school training at Buffalo
State Teachers College and her
Master of Arts in education from
Marquette University. She has
taught in elementary and second-
The faculty and student body ary parochial schools throughout
extend their deep sympathy to
the diocese and for many years
Mother M. Leona on the death has been on the summer school
of her mother.
faculty of Mercyhurst.
 Pege Two THE! MERCIAD SEPTEMBER 20, 1951

t College Gives
What Worth?? Opportunities j A \Student Views the Wor/c/j
This is your year; what are you going to do with it? Col- Our vocation as students is to search for 'truth, to study, and to
lege life is more than just classes and books; it's people. To
know them, you have to work with them, not sit on the side- To Writers work as dUigently toward perfection in the field of higher education
This seems isolated from events that are taking place in Germany, Iran
lines. There is plenty to capture the interest of each and and Korea, and sometimes we are likely to forget the world of strife and
everyone of you, no matter how varied may be your interests. How much Journalistic ability insecurity that lies outside the peaceful landscape of our college. How
Of course, you know that all work and no play makes Jill a dull do you have? Now is the time to than, do world affairs affect us here at Mercyhurst? And If they do af-
girl; so get into the extra-curricular activities at Mercyhurst. find out. Perhaps when you were fect us, what can we do about them?
They're waiting for you; go out to the clubs and give of your- in high school you were a little Expellees And Germany
self. In West Germany we find expellees from Communist-dominated
timid about taking that first step.
Remember, you reap only what you sow, no more and no lands seeking refuge among the Germans. Both sides must readjust In
If you never took that step, now order to better understand the other. While some refugee farmers are
less. If you want to get the most out of this college, give it is the time to do it. Mercyhurst able to earn a livelihood, many have not been so fortunate. What are
your best andj you will gain satisfaction. Don't use the alibi offers you the opportunity to de- these honest, hard-working laborers who know only farming but cannot
that you just don't seemjto have the time. You'll have the time velop your journalistic tendencies farm, who want to live a free life but cannot be free from a nagging in-
if you really want to do something. Nothing is good unless it security going to do? They are strong men; many are Catholics who
in three extra-curricular activi- have suffered for their faith and appreciate it more for the persecution
has a purpose. Don't be a wandering wallflower; join the group ties. they have endured. What do they need?
and get'Un the swing of collegeflife. God gives us the gift of ?
They need to be taught a trade. In Germany cities must be rebuilt;
First of these activities is your
time, so make £t his year count in His Book and use it for His homes, churches, schools, and factories must be replaced. For this work
own college paper, the MERCIAD.
greater honor and glory. men are needed. Train the farmers to be builders in brick and stone,
It brings you all the latest social and they will become builders in peace and security. Wouldn't it be wiser
and academic news, in addition for America to invest some of her capital in people who want freedom
Catholic Action Groups to sports news, club news, com- for all, rather than in a Yugoslav dictator who has broken from Stalin
in action but not in principle? By giving these people a chance to renew
ing events, timely editorials and
Study Student Problems bits of humor. The MERCIAD is
what you, the students, make It.
normal lives, we can help promote Catholicism among them.
•i Nationalization And Iran
In Iran the nationalization of the country has come into conflict
Mercyhurst representatives to The editorial staff needs youi with the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, formerly owned and operated by
the national Young Christian disagreement with what had been Britain. The Iranian nation, young and proud, wants to assume com-
Students Study Week|.have re- said. The next opportunity'^for jour- plete control over the oil fields. Britain agrees to their ownership but
turned to the campus full of the nalists is offered by|the PRESS not to their controlling the operations. A taut line, about to break, was
contagious §Y. C. S. spirit. June Y. C. S. is the specialized form
of Catholic Action | which exists CLUB. Any one of you readers relaxed when negotiations between the two countries began, with Ameri-
10 to 16 at St. Procopius Abbey. can W. AvereU Harriman acting as the impartial go-between.
Lisle. HI. was a new and thriUing solely for students. As Pope Pius would frankly admit thattyou'd
XI stated in| his encyclical on be very pleased to see your picture Though natural for each side to resent the other, Britain must re-
experience of discovering the real spect the nationalistic sentiments of the Iranians. In turn, the Iranians
meaning of the student vocation. Catholic Action, the mission of accompanied by an article in your
re-Christianizing the world nhas should realize that they are not yet capable of operating the oil industry
Prom all overjrthe United States hometown newspaper about some single-handed It seems that, temporarily at least, the^ British should
and Canada, boys and girls were now faUen largely on the laity.
The apostles of workers must honor you received. That is pri- continue operating the oil fields and, at the same time, give instruction
gathered together in a specialized and advice to the independent-striving Iranians. Iran should accept this
form of Catholic Action. In the themselves be workers, and the marily the purpose of the Press
apostles of students must be stu- offer with assurance that when she attains the skill necessary, she can
small discussion groups* work- Club—to publicize Mercyhurst operate independently. An immediate solution is necessary if the largest
shops, general sessions, at chow dents. They alone know the prob- andjher students in the Erie pa-
lems, the temptations, the diffi- oil refinery in the world is to retain its markets and if the Communist-
and in the wee hours of the morn- pers and in the girls' hometown sponsored Tudeh Party is to be kept from intervening in the negotia-
ing hen and bull sessions, student culties of their environment. Stu-
dents? then must band together papers. But these articles must be tions. }
problems were thrashed out and Reds And Korea
solutions sought. to solve them. written by someone; the PRESS
^Although'tne poisonjof Communism As a dreaded threat in both
Mercyhurst is privileged *to be CLUB needs Writers. Could it en- Germany and Iran, it has sharply displayed itself in all its ugliness In
Even work became relaxation list you? I
in the open air meetings on the one of the pioneer colleges in the Korea. Continuing today are peace talks which began July 10. While
rolling green lawns beneath shady Y. C. S. movement. At present Last, but certainly not least, is delayingr double -talk and false accusations are made by Red officials.
trees. Traditionally famous Bene- there are five active -groups work- the PRAETERITA, yourS own American lives are being lost in persistent warfare, and Russia is
dictine hospitality made every ing on| campus. These "cells" are yearbook. It summarizes nine steadily supporting an all-out armament program for her European
minute i pleasure. The mid-week organized on a class basis, with and Asiatic satellites. President Truman made this statement at De-
a separate cell for the days stu- months of work and play. It puts troit's 250th anniversary celebration: "We do not know whether the
picnic, with baseball games and
song fests plus cokes, -beer, and dents. As soon as possible, the down onSpaper all;the trials and Communists really desire peace in Korea or whether they are simply
hot dogs, refreshed thought-weary freshman class will be introduced tribulations of college life. Itfre- trying to gain by negotiations what they have been unable to gain in
minds and set them 'rarin' to get to the movement and given an op- calls all the good times—the conquest." To that I say, "Let's stop 'apple-polishing* the Reds."
back to work. portunity to begin a cell. New dances, the dorm, fun in the America has remained steadfast in her advocations at the peace
workers, willing to give of them- conferences, but she must flex a much stronger arm in Russia's face.
t The* whole plan of the Study selves to help | their fellow stu- lounge, extra-curricular activi- Power and strength are the only qualities the Communists will respect.
Week was to lead the students dents, are always welcome in any ties. You help to make those mem- Let us then arm ourselves "to the teeth" and show the Reds that we
themselves to develop, by their of the groups. ories and you can also help to are the leaders.
own discussion and reasoning, a record them—by being a member I want peace, and you want peace. The boy who left college, his
deeper Insight into their student The'parting challenge of the job, his family, to enter the service wants peace. But do we want a
Study Week has been carried back of the PRAETERITA staff. temporary peace that is merely a pretense? Do we want the hammer
life and responsibilities. Several
excellent guest speakers gave to Mercyhurst: "The Study Week Meroiad editor . . . Prances Sulli- and sickle above us threatening a shower of atom bombs If we justly
is over, but the test of its success van speak from our Christian hearts against the atheistic tyranny issuing
pertinent lectures,. but these were lies ahead in the results achieved Press Club president . . . Julia from the gods at the Kremlin? No, absolutely not! S P
always followed! by discussion on each campus in helping the
Tech You At Mercyhurst Da
periods in* which the students students fulfill their God-given What can you do about it? If you have a chance to write letters
talked over their agreement or student vocation." Praeterita editor . . . Joan Young of encouragement to expellees in West Germany, do so; if you can
promote aid in doUars, food, or clothing to these people, do so. If you

How to Get Around at Mercyhurst hear someone call the Iranians young upstarts, remember our Ameri-
can forefathers and how they loved freedom, and speak your mind. If
you hear the defense program discussed as another needless act on
birthday parties, pillow fights, Capitol Hill, rebuke these words; if someone says defense is too costly,
(A handy and informative travel- The lounge is the nucleus of tell them you want freedom to enjoy your dollars; if you are voting in
ogue for the incoming 5 fresh - social life among the classes and and yes, the recitation off the
rosary in the social rooms. the coming presidential election, select as your candidate the strong
men). meeting place of the various aca- man who advocates defense as protection against aggression.
Walking from the second floor
Getting around at Mercyhurst demic clubs. As we pass through, dorm, we reach College Hall. Here As young college women at Mercyhurst you now have the oppor-
can be an extremely simple or a you will! notice the packs of are located classrooms and the tunity to contribute to the world in which you live by thinking and
very complicated process* depend- "happy-go-Lucky (Strike)" stu- library, places where most of your discussing logically, writing and acting intelligently,Sand forever liv-
ing largely upon what and whom dents singing or playing bridge. time will be spent. ing up to your American principle of freedom from tyrannical forces.
you are trying to get around. For (They play*Canasta, too!) Some Now is the time to act. Now is the time to pray. CARPE DEEM.
students even attempt to do their Before forsaking our little group
the sake of our travelogue, we of explorers in favor of our neat
shall assume that you' are? at- homework here. \
tempting to get around the build- Closing the lounge door behind rooms and comfortable beds, let
me show you one more key spot at
THE MERCIAD
ing. (It has been proven by previ- us, we wUl pause a moment in the Mercyhurst—the Post Office. (It Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.
ous experience that there's ab- cupboard hall to refuel our ex- is reputed that members of the Member of
solutely no getting around the pedition withf milkshakes before Student Board of Discipline are
rules.) inspecting the kitchen and dining Associated Collegiate Press
known to-lurk here before ten- Editor | ->- Prances SuUivan
Shall we join the expedition en- hall. Between one and three fifteen on weekday! mornings to
tering Chapel Hall? To the left, as flights of exercise up from the apprehend venturesome ^under- Associate Editor Mary Lou Dwyer
you have no doubt been informed, dining hall Odepending upon your classmen.) There is no need to Assistant Editors Florene Cherry, Jean Drouhard
are located the offices and the an- class) are located those recep- describe the location of this land- Art Editor Becky Ganther
tique room. You will also notice tacles of mateless socks, Notre mark; Just follow| the crowd. Business Editorj-X-f J$ Claire Todd
a stairway leading down to the Everyone ends up there sooner or Contributors J* J^|__ JMary Ann Callahan, Pauline Solida.
auditorium and lounge and an- Dame pennants, teddy bears, and Joan Harrison, Mary Jo Babowicz, Jo Ann Ryan, Patricia
the last few crumbs of the "box later, more often sooner. I
other leading up to College Hall. And so ends our first informal iMoran, Mary Jo Royer, Theda Best, Norma Jean Scott.
Torn between vice and versa,-let from home"—the dormitories. tour of your college on the hill!
us choose the former and descend. They are the scene of surprise
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Raima Ool&. p i t Paawx or Tear Ahea Mercyhurst Girls On Vacation

The Summer School of Catholic Now it's over, vacation that is. But Mercyhurst girls were buss
^Vl# Action under the! direction of during the summer.
Father Daniel A. Lord, 6. J. was
held in Erie from August 13 to 18. DOWN PITTSBURGH WAY . . .
'^Citizen of Two Worlds" was the Claire Schaming was seen typing letters for the Palley Mfg. Co.
theme,dpointing out the necessity Many visitors on their tour of the city were guided through the Heinz'•-
T e n ifn #
end e n of a realization that | sanctifying Co. by Mary Jane Seman. After her trip to South Carolina and Georgia.
FRCSHtAK EM1N6 OAtuio grace|makes the Christian a citi- Florene Cherry was seen in various parts of the city selling religious
zen of aI world which is higher articles from door-to-door. Theda Best spent most of her summer
than the earth. His citizenship on shopping and traveling to Erie. In Natrona Louise Kamenjar was found
painting and redecorating in her home, then off to Conneaut Lake for
earth must reflect in every' de- I a couple weeks. Joan Young was busy in the lab at the Penn-Salt Co.
tail his supernatural citizenship. in New Kensington where she has worked previous summers. Pauline
In classes devoted particularly Solida left the city to work in Washington, D. a , sharing an apart-
to Sodality work, the emphasis ryment with Pauline Turner. Betsy Meehan was relaxing at a beach in
was upon the Sodality as a way Delaware before going to the N. S. A. Convention with Barb Toniy. A
NIGH* little farther on we saw Rita Panelera and Judy Ellermeyer doing office
LOUNGING of life, not*as just an organiza- work in their home towns. i
tion. Other points stressed were
the vimportance of strict obser- OFF TO BUFFALO . . .
vance of the rules of the Sodality I Changing the scene, we found Mary Ann Hayes as a nurse's aid,
reading stories to the children in Mercy Hospital, Buffalo. Another
of Our Lady, and the danger of painter and decorator was Virginia Kelly. In Niagara Falls, Rita Shana-
losing sight of the primary objec- han again guided visitors through the Nabisco Shredded Wheat Bake-
tive of the Sodality, that is, the ries. Rita Panciera saw many of the night-lights of Buffalo and Canada
JUNIOR fostering of an a rdentf devotion, when she visited. Claire Agitata for a week.
BRTD^^
reverence, and filial love toward THE YOUNGSTOWNiSCENE . . .
the Blessed Virgin Mary. For an interesting change, Barney Bell spent the early part of the
This school year the Mercyhurst summer picking crops in Erie.jjKroger's Super Market harbored Jane
Zuercher and Donna Byers, while Jean Drouhard worked in the Can-
Sodality will continue to strive for field Bakery. It took two weeks to get the elevator Becky Ganther had
a close association! between Its been operating unstuck from the eighth floor in a downtown depart-
members andf its patroness, the ment store. RoseannMndio helped direct guests to Jo Tavolario's wed-
Mother of God. By this union the ding on September 1, where we saw Mary Ann Hayes and Virginia in
/O § A O0UQV.E DATE
the wedding party. Be sure to ask Jean Broscoe how long it takes to
B. G Sodalistsf will advance in their make three bridesmaid gowns at the same time. Traveling south again
own spiritual growth and continue was Marilyn Kelley, and this trip included not only sunny Florida, but
A COLLEGIAN TELLS in apostolic work. exciting Cuba.
Special stress will be placed on
personal sanctification, jtoward IN THE FLOWER CITY . . . |
Where To Go Erie which the true Sodalist strives by
Going north, Rochester way, we discovered Mickey O'Donnell as a
counselor at Camp Madonna. Mary Kay Dyke had five swimming
New surroundings, new faces, new EVERYTHING, can be fairly means of the rules of the Sodality. classes a day at Camp Rathbun. Managing 20 six-year olds each at
perplexing to a girl just coming to Mercyhurst. It needn't take long to One particular aim this year will Day Camp were Mary Ann Callahan and Mary Lou Dwyer; then both
be an increase of our knowledge did more counselor work at Camp Stella Maris. Squeezed in between
feel at home, tout a«few hints on what? to do and where to go, extra- summer school and a trip to Florida was a visit by Norma Jean Scott
curricularly speaking, may be of some help. ~ of Mary, that from this may come
to this Flower Cfty. - - - i i - •••
a deeper love for our Heavenly
If you haven't already toured the city, you will discover that it Mother. BACK TO ERIE . . . Hf
is very easy to find your way around. It doesn't take much walking to Traveling toward Erie we came upon Roxana Downing as a coun-
Apostolic projects will be de- selor at Chautauqua, Pat Dugan at Glinoda, and Peg Green using her
look for shoes at I. Miller's, a dress at Halle's or Flood's, or a hat at terminedjby the Sodalists during Girl Scout course at the camp at Canadohta Lake. Claire Todd of War-
the Boston Store. You might finish your day with dinner at Scott's or the year. One such activity will be saw, N. Y., gained business experience in|Erie in the credit office of
the Den, and perhaps a movie just around the corner at Sheas. A our continued contribution for the Sears and Roebuck. Assistant supervisor of Irving Playground was
favorite after-the-movie spot is Clark's, located on the "main drag" support of the missions. Mary Ann Cole. Theresa Gorny was found at|the call desk of P. A.
and, very near the bus stop. Meyer and Sons; Janet Davis at Sardeson's and Joan at the Boston
Your officers of the Mercyhurst Store. Also seen at the Boston Store were Dolores Rudiinski and Gerry
Incidentally, the Grant's Store at the corner of 10th and State is Sodality for the year 195M952 Kingston. Best wishes are extended to Mrs. Robert Burger, nee Lucreta
one place'you'll want to remember, because! this5 is the stop for the are: Mary Jo Royer, prefect; Joan Pavlov, whose marriage took placejduring the summer. Betty Slater
Mercyhurst and Holland bus. Harrison, vice-prefect; MaryfAnn visited West Point and then New York City where she met Mary Ann
Everyone tries to see at least one production at the Playhouse, a Callahan, secretary; and Anne Fancy. f K ^ ^ H ^ HIWP t . ..
Mohr, treasurer. And so our summer days are over . . . but the memories anger on.
small theater on West 7th Street. Many of the Broadway hits are
staged here, and the excellent casts offer a very entertaining evening.
For entertainment in a cultural setting, you will want to hear the Erie
Socrates preached:
Philharmonic Orchestra.
Between Classes THEJBEST SEASON
No doubt you've heard shouts of|"(Let's go to Art's" sincejyou've FOR FOOD IS HUNGER
arrived. Art has an ice cream bar at the corner, and the sundaes,
sodas, and sandwiches are as much a part of each student's life as FOB* DRINK, TIJIRST 1
homework and exams. The drug store, bakery, and grocery store near- Cicere
by are handy for necessary incidentals.
A brisk walk to 20th Street provides good exercise on a nice au- Score one for Soc. He's absolutely right
tumn day, and this is still within bounds for wearing socks and reg- thirst knows no season. That's why
ular school clothes. There you'll find a dime store as well asfthe Lake anytime is the right jtime for Coke.
Theater and various eating spots.
Toursi Around Erie!
It will be a while yet before the bad weather sets in, and your par-
ents and friends will probably pay you a visdt| some week-end. After
showing them around the college, there are several nice drives to take
to show them the scenery of this lake-city. A "must" on your tour is
the ride out on the Peninsula. This is a second campus for all Mercy-
hurst girls during the last few weeks of school. Another scenic spot is
Wintergreen Gorge, whichjis not far from school and is a good spot
for energetic hikers. And don't forget to go down|to the city docks at
the foot of State Street where there are always various types of boats
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COOPS
The opening of school, the rust-
ling of fall-colored leaves, and the
brisk air set the scene for the be-
ginning of the Mercy hurst sports
program. | those who meet the qualifications.
At many schools Fall spells
football and pep ralliesi in the
minds of its students, but at the
'Hurst it spells field hockey, along
with other sports. After classes in
September and October many of
the girls will be trudging to the
hockey field to learn the fast-
moving game. The clicking of
sticks and the facing down! the
field in football positions will
bring muchj enjoyment to those
who play the game. After several
weeks of practice class" teams will
be formed; they will vie for points
to be *used towards winning* the
classttrophy. Let's have everyone
out, including all! of the fresh-
men, for a "warm-up" vgame of
hockey. I is open to all students. First, one
On the warmer days ^tennis
rackets and golf clubs will be
broken out of presses and cup-
boards. GolfSvill foe offered again
only to the juniors and seniors,
but|everyone is expected?onf the
newly-lined courts.
Get In The Splash
On (Monday afternoons allf the
'Hurst girls will have a chance
"to get wet."IThe pool at ^Acad-
emy High School will again fbe
Faculty Teaches
Travels. Studies
Faculty members of Mercyhurst
had varied and interesting sum-
mers. Sisters and lay faculty were
busy teaching, studying, and
traveling. Summer school at
Mercyhurst held Semite a few of
the faculty as well as the admini-
stration atttheir desks for a six-
weeks period.
Two Sisters received their Mas-
ter of Arts degree at the close of
the summer sessions: Sr. M. Vir-
ginia, in Spanish, at Western Re-
serve University % and 8r, Mary
Charles, in chemistry,' at Notre
Dame. Sr.f M. Regina pursued
graduate courses^ at the Univer-
sity •of Pittsburgh, Sr. M. Gabriel
at Western Reserve, Sr. M. Inez at
Carflegie Tech, and Sr. Mary
Thomas studied- art under Mr.
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lege in Buffalo. (Philosophy courses
at Pordham University attracted
Miss Ferguson to New York for a
six-weeks* stay. 1 Several heeded the call of the
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Miss Ferguson is offering J a Red
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And for those wishing to learn to
swim, she's offering a beginners'
course with a verbal guarantee of
patience and good results.
There are Intermediate and ad-
vanced swimmers' courses for
those who}wish to improve their
form. After spending a year at the
pool! one acquires the title of
"mermaid." The remarks begin
flying—My! What a stroke!
Member—Honorary Or Official
The A. A, is the a thletio or-
ganization of the college. Besides
sponsoring all thej sports and a
class trophy, the A. A. stages the
gala social weekend known as the
Winter Carnival. The association
becomes 'an honorary member;
then toy^going out for sports and
working! on committees, one is
given the opportunity to earn
forty points to become an official
member. Let's see how-many of
you older members canfearn let-
ters or sweaters this year! Fresh-
men, lookrfor more information
about the A. A. on the bulletin
boards and sign up at the Jfirst
opportunity.
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Convention Minded
Sr. M. Collette, Sr. M. Rachel,
and Miss ^ Reilly represented
Mercyhurst at the National Home
Economics Convention in Cleve-
land. At that time Sr. M. Rachel
was named president-elect of Uie
National Catholic Council on
Home Economics. Dr. Haley and
Miss Kelly report anf inspiring
week at the Catholic Action Study
Week held at St. Procopius Abbey
in June. Miss Kelly also attend-
ed fthe National Theatre Confer-
ence in Chicago and observed the
Catholic University Players at St
Michael's College in Burlington.
Vermont, for two weeks. Dr. Haas
spent a thoughtful period at the
National Psychological andlPhilo-
sophical Convention in Chicago.
Sr. M. Angelica spent most of her
summer directing the redecoration
of fthe SJsters'ichapel at St. Jos-
eph's Academy in Titusville.
West. Sr. Mary Esther $ took an
extended tour of thel/states west
of the Rockies, and 'Dr. Haas, too,
felt the urge to travel after her
summer school classes and follow-
ed in Sr. Mary Esther's path. Sr.
M. Victorine contented herself
with a visit to sunny California
and Mother M. Leona with one
to Denver. Mrs. Kealey's plane
headed east to (the shores of
Europe where she visited Eng-
land, Ireland, France,land Swit-
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Exchange Ideas
The campus of the University of
Minnesota? was the scene of the
fourth congress of the U. S. Na-
tional Student Association. Pore-
most among the issues debated in
various commissions were the
draft situation, universal military
training, academic freedom, the
student bill of rights, and the for- |
matlon of a new world student
union,!
In the sub-commission meetings
held the first few days of the Con-
gress, students from the North
and South, from schools large
and small, public and private,
had the opportunity to "swap"
ideas and experiences, to appreci-
ate problems and points of view
they had not considered -before,
thus creating a spirit of comrade-
ship that comes from the aware-
ness of common needs and com-
mon "hopes. The knowledge that
other college campuses have had
and have solved problems that are
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affecting our \ campus and many
others served as an inspiration
not only for each delegate, but
for the National Student Associa-
tion as a whole.
Small Colleges Benefit
A total of 513 delegates repre-
senting over 195 colleges and uni-
versities were registered. * Those
of j us from small campuses dis-
covered what "life" was like in a
university, for our meetings were
not always business confabs. Prob-
lems affecting both the large and
small campuses were aired and
debated. Concrete resolutions
were made concerning Student-
Faculty Committees, Orientation
programs, Intercollegiate Athle-
tics, etc. Policies of the N. S. A.
were revised, and implementation
of these policies are now left; in
the hands of the delegates.
The National Student Associa-
tion is still alive; it shall continue
to live as long as students recog-
nize their problems and take the
initiative in settling them. £
* Betsy* Meehan and Barbara
Tonry were delegates from Mercy-
hurst.
Coming Birthdays
Sept. 21—jpeggy Grace
Sept. 24—Mary Ann Susman-
ski
Sept. 29—Oeraldine O'Doherty
Oct. 5—Claire Todd
Oct. 8—(Mary Jean Goodill,
Janet Davis, Joan Davis
Oct. 10—Dorothy Szawczik
Oct. 15—Bmilie Albrycht
Oct. 18—Peggy Kelsey
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The wholesome sports promote an atmosphere of good
and friendly competition.
irSEPTEMBER 2^1951
17
I FRESHMEN
$*ifot WrtAMI r\ n c\
orlohJf&'WI'efcyhurst
Welcome to Mercyhurst! Today is your first day of classes. Every-
thing is so new and interesting, isn't it?'You have looked forward to
your first day of college for a long time, and now it has finally come.
This first day is only one of many events which you will cherish
for the rest of your lives. We would like to tell about a few of the many
other interesting happenings which you will share with us this year.
The first red-letter day will be your Investiture In cap and gown.
This is a day just for you, when you will finally don our traditional
college attire.
On the social calendar in November will be the NFCCS Ball, your
first formal dance of the year. We all work together to make this first
college dance a success. Each class chooses one girl as candidate for
Queen of the NPCOS Ball. If you work very hard, maybe your class's
choice will 'be queen of the ball. >
On December eighth, we dedicate ourselves to the Mother of God.
This is the day that candidates are received into the Sodality.
Of course, Christmas vacation is j always a big event, but the
Christmas party which your class will sponsor and the Christmas din-
ner are occasions which yon will never forget.
After Christmas vacation you will look forward to the Sophonade.
the second formal dance, and Winter Carnival Weekend. This is a fun-
packed th/ee days'in which you will concentrate on nothing but fun.
There will he sock dances, hay rides, sled riding, and a?formal dinner
dance.
In March a weekend is set aside for the annual retreat, a time for
prayer and meditation. After retreat comes Easter vacation, andfyou
realize that the yearlis quickly slipping by. However,' there are a few
more occasions which you will share with us before you complete your
freshman year.
When theftrying hours of June exams are over, you will see a
ibright spot on the horizon—the June Prom, last formal of the year.
Everyone blossoms forth in her best pastel evening gown with her
special date.
I Graduation will probably bring a tear to your eye and you will re-
member many thing's which I have not mentioned here, such as Forty
Hours, Gannon Open Houses, and of course, May Day, the day which
you had probably all heard about before you came to Mercyhurst, but
you really had to see it to appreciate the beauty. - - -'
You will have many important hours at Mercyhurst which you
share with only a few, such as parties, trips to Arts, but these will be
implanted in "your mind*as firmly as the rest. So, have a wonderful
time at Mercyhurst this year, and I promise you, you will never forget it.
Freshmen, Meet Your Faculty
This year marks the beginning Loretta.
Home Economics: Sr. M. Col-
of a new step in your life. You are
again at the bottom of the ladder. lette. Sr. Mary Rachel, Miss Nina
Reilly. *? f
However, there are many who
Arts and Crafts: Sr. M. Con-
want to help you to mount this
sola ta.
ladder to a*nappy, successful life.
Romance Languages: Sr. M.
They are not only your teachers,
Gabriel, Sr. M. Virginia, Dr.
they are also your friends. So.
Maria Haas.
freshmen, meet your facultyjr. . .
Lbrarians: Sr. M. Liguori.fSr.
Art: Sr. | M . | Angelica, Sr. M.
Thomas. £ M. Jane Prances. * <\J
Mathematics: Sr. M. Celine.
Biology: Mother^M. Leona, Sr.
M. Eymard. | Music: Sr. M. Inea,
Phlosophy and Psychology: Dr",
Chemistry: Sr. M. Pidelis, Sr.
M. Charles. John-Donatelli.
Physical fEducation: Miss Joan
Drama tic Art: -Miss Helen Kelly.
Education: Dr. M. J. Relihan. Ferguson. •**
Religion: Rev. Edward H. Lat-
Sr. M. Elizabeth. W
English: 'Sr. M. (Philippa, Moth- imer, Dr. Martha Haley. •*
Secretarial Science: Sr. Mary
er M. Eustace, Dr. Martha Haley.
Esther, Sr. M. Regina.
History: Sr. Mary Anna, Sr. M.
Sociology: Sr. M. Victorine.
Glee Club: Mrs. Louise Dolce.
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