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V0I4XXHI, No. 7 MERCY HURST COLLEGE, ERIK PA. June 3,1952

Conventions Father John fKennedy

Open Doors I Noted Literary Writer
To Students Will Address Graduates
SI Collegians: come one, come all
to the following conventions which The Reverend John S. Kennedy, distinguished editor, lec-
are open to Mercyhurst girls this turer, and reviewer, will address the graduating class of 1952
summer. at commencement exercises to be held, Wednesday evening,
The annual Y. C. S. Study Week June 4. Father Kennedy, who has spoken at Mercyhurst on
to which Y.C.S. group leaders and several occasions, is well known throughout the literary world
chaplains are invited will be held as a radio commentator and as a critic in numerus Catholic
periodicals. He
from June 7 to Jura 14 at Camp "Pleased to Meet You."has recently authored a new book entitled,
Don Bosco. The camp is 25 miles
n
His Excellency, the Most Rev-
southeast of St. Louis in the erend John Mark Gannon, Bishop
foot-hills of the Ozarks. of Erie and Chancellor of Mercy-
Mother M. DeSales, college pre:ident, breaks ground on the hurst College, will confer degrees
totmt campus for the $250,000 library. Looking on arft Sr. Coi- The Ninth National Congress of
the National Federation, of Cath- on the forty-one graduates. The
lete, Mother Leona, Christ Ostergaard, contractor; Rev. Daniel olic College Students is to be held coUege chaplain, Reverend Daniel
Martin, chaplain, Sr. Benedicta,Mother Borgia, Sr. Mary? Alice, August 28 through! September 3, J. Martin, and Professor of Educa-
Brandon Smith, architect; Dr. M. J. Relihan, and Mother at the University of Notre Dame. tion, Dr. Michael J. Relihan will
Eustace. "Education In The Modern World" assist His Excellency at eight-
will be the topic for the seven-day thirty p. m. in the Chapel of Christ

Library Dream Fulfilled convention.

S.S.C.A. At Fordham
the J,King.
Of specialhnterest this year will
be antorgan recital by Prof. Ber-
The S.S.C.A. Special Sessions
Ground-Breaking Rite for Collegians will be held at Ford-
ham University in New York City Fr. John S. Kennedy
?.
ll
nard Wert, Jfather of senior Ce-
cilia. Mr. Wert is organist at the
Cathedral in Harrisburg, Pennsyl-
A long-planned-for dream will soon be fulfilled for Mercy- from August 18 to August 23. The JK vania and ?Professoriof Music at
hurst. The dream took root at the ground-breaking ceremony courses this year will include
for the new library building on the "Front campus on Monday,
May 19. At that time, Father Martin, the College chaplain,
Father Lord's "God's Law: The
Measure of Man's Conduct" at the
Seniors jDirect I I Misericordia College. Prof. Wert
wUl play {before and during the
commencement exercises.
blessed the ground, and the first shovelful of earth was turned
over by the President of the College, Mother M. de Sales. J
general session each morning, be-
sides, Mental Prayer, How to Be-
Class Exercises A.B. Degrees
]The ground floor for the library building will be devot- come Really Holy, You Live God's Mercyhurst auditorium provided
the setting for the traditional Liberal Arts students who will
ed to a Little Theater including a modernly equipped stage, Life!, The Sodalist Apostle at
dressing rooms, ticket office, and checking facilities. Here Work, How to Become Mary's Class Day exercises this afternoon. receive Bachelor of Arts* degrees
will also be housed the Visual Education equipment with pro- Militant Radicals, Probation — Mary Joy Fallon, president of the are; Helene A rents. Erie, Pa.;
visions for cataloguing and distributing films. Ample storage How Sodalists Can Change! the senior class, gave the address of Mary Josephine Babowicz, Erie,
space will make the theater complete. World, Mystical Body Minded ness. welcome. Then the [Mercyhurst Pa.; Mary I Ann Be net in. Green-
The upper floor will be occupied by the library. There is There will be a repetition of the Glee Club presented two selections, ville, Pa.;l Theda Best,! Mount
to be a spacious reference room which will seat approximate- "Workshops" so popular last year "Thet Echo Song" and "You'll Lebanon, Pa.; Patricia Curran,
ly 150 students. This room will be_ J • as well as evening diversions that Never Walk Alone." 1 Galeton, Pa.; Lydia Ann Davey,
The main talk, <presented by Erie, Pa.; Helen Eisert, Olean,
adjoined by periodical and brows- will be pleasing. New York; Mary Joy Fallon, Ham-
ing rooms. Stock rooms, which
will open off the reference room,
Lantern Night N.S.A. At Indiana
Mary Jo Royer, fwas entitled
"The Need of Qodlin the'Public burg, New? York; Jean Good ill,
will provide storage space for School System," * while Mary Jo Erie, Pa.; Marilyn Garden, Clair-
more than 40,000 volumes. Special
work rooms will be provided in
Will Honor Seniors The Fifth Annual National Stu- Babowicz spoke on "Traditions at ton, Pa.; Marion Hughes, Sonyea,
dent Congress of United States
Mercyhurst." | 9GK New York; Elizabeth Meehan,
As a final and farewell activity, National Student Association will Brush Valley, Pa.; Bernadette
this section for the librarian] and meet at Indiana University from These talks were followed by
in honor of the Seniors, the the Tassel Ceremony, in which the Metzner, Erie, Pa.;, Patricia
for the use of students who may Auguit 18 to August 27. Mo ran, Titusville. Pa.; Arlene
needjto use typewriters. A large Sophomore Clacs will present the students, formally attired in cap
bindery and a combined cloak annual Lantern Night program With the theme "The Student and gown, were advanced to the Murphy,r Greenfield, Mass.; Cor-
room and lounge for the students this evening. The front campus and the Crisis In Education," stu- next rank of scholastic* achieve- inne Prenatt, Titusville, Pa.; Jean
we other features which will add will be the setting for this lovely dent government leaders, along ment. Dr. M. J. Relihan then made Rosenticl, Erie, Pa.; Mary Jo
to the utility and convenience of tradition which marks the cloi.e with leading educators and stu- the presentation of awards and Royer, Washington, D. C; Gloria
the student body. ! of the underclassmen's participa- dent leaders in other countries, Joan Young, editor, presented the Ruocco, Corning, New York;
tion Sin graduation week. | will examine the role which effec- 1952 PRAETERITA. | Theresa Strobel, Erie, Pa ; Doro-
jBrandon Smith Architect Under Miss Ferguson's direction tive Student Government can play The traditionaii "Planting of thy Szawczik, Erie, Pa.; Barbara
The architect for the building I the "little sisters" will entertain as a significant part of {the edu- the Ivy" by the Seniors followed Tonry, Bayside, New York; * Jo-
is Brandonf Smith of Pittsburgh, their "big sisters" and their cational Community .f Time v maga- the Ivy Poem, recited by Betsy anne Travers, Erie, Pa.; Cecilia
who is well-known as a ' library Bguests. Stage Manager is Judy zine article on "The Younger Meehan The singing of "Alma Wert, Harrisburg, Pa.; Joan
consultant i n ] t h e architectural I Ellermeyer assisted by Ann Ken- Generation" will be the center of Mater" by the* student* body Young, New Kensington, Pa.;
much discussion, while attempts brought the program to a close. Nancy ZeUer, Erie, Pa. ••£
Held. The contract for the build- | nedy on sound and special effects.
ing calls for a completed building [r Included in the list of entertainers are being made to bring to the Later in the afternoon, the stu- B.S. Graduates
within eight months of actual are Barbara Klein, Mary Lou Sca- Congress, William Buckley, Jr., dents, their relatives and friends,
working days. The building itself who criticized N.S.A. in his book were served luncheon on the front Candidates for Bachelor of
ls to lise, Ann Downing, Clare Scham- Science in Home Economics are:
he built on the east side of ing, Marta Medina. Marlene De- GOD AND MAN 1 AT YALE, and campus where gaily covered tables
the front campus opposite the Mortimer Adler, the object of a had been set up for the annual Ruth Beck, Erie, Pa.; Mary*Alice
I Mattia, Rosemary McCabe, and
Present residence hall. The arch- recent feature also in Time. Garden Party. Bougie, Erie, Pa ; Mary Ann
Virginia Kelly.
itecture is to be the same as that Fahey, Erie, Pa.; Ruth Lauler,
f
° the present building, English i
°othic. The two buildings will be Ivy Ball' Gone: Not Forgotten Gannon Registrar Jersey Shore, Pa.; Elizabeth
Peters, Detroit, Mich.; Dolores
connected by a cloisterjwalk. The
ac
*aition of this new building will
Long to be remembered as one
of the loveliest events of College
Everyone is agreed that the jun-
iors, advised!)by Doris Moore's or-
Delivers Sermon Rudzinski, Erie, Pa.; Janet Sa-
bella, Sharon, Pa.; Mary Jane
Provide extralclassroom and lab- days is the Junior Prom, the "Ivy chestra committee, made a sen- Rev. Robert J. Levis, Registrar
ratory: space in the administra- Seman, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Elizabeth
Ball," which was held at Dora's sational choice in getting Joe of Gannon College of Arts and
tion building. Strada, who supplied the music Sciences, headed Baccalaureate Slater, Erie, Pa.
Auditorium May 31? Very notable
before the event were the beauti- for this annual "biggest" dance. services Sunday, June 1, deliver- Degree ofj Bachelor of Science
ful posters put out bv Julie Tech's ing the traditional Baccalaureate
The decorations of ivy and a sermon in the Chapel of Christ in Commercial Education will be I
publicity committee. |f fountain set the garden atmos- the King. His message was inspir- awarded! to: Patricia Burkhart.j
The seniors in their May Day phere for the evening. Joan Har- ing to underclassmen as well as to Erie, Pa.; Jeanne FarreU, Erie,
gowns added a note of blue to the rison headed this hard-working graduates. Pa.; Lucreta Burger, Erie, Pa.;
occasion. Their gifts, an innova- decoration committee. Celebrant of the Solemn High Dorothy Roth, Erie, Pa.; Anita
tion this year, were key chains at-
tached to the Mercyhurst seal. "Gone but not soon to be for- Mass was Rev. Daniel Martin, Santomenna, Erie, Pa.; and Eliz-;)
gotten" appears to be Mercyhurst's chaplain of Mercyhurst. The gen-
Junior Pat Liebel and her com- eral student body assisted by sing- abeth Claire Todd, Warsaw, New
mittee was responsible for the feeling as we look back to the York. .?
1952 "Ivy Ball," ing the Mass Of the Angels.
pretty wrapping.
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THE MERCIAD
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Time to Depart m O
Cod?
The finiteness of man and the
Reporter
n
Discovers
Careers o
It is time to leave Mercyhurst We are all surprised that limits of his knowledge were well
realized by St. Augustine. Our
one whole year could be at an end so quickly. But f o t i e sen
iors. four years have flown by, and they will never return to understanding has been darkened,
yet we can and must learn about
Mercyhurst as students. No doubt, they cannot believe it, and
perhaps they feel they are not ready to end school 1 lfe and God. In his "Confessions," St.
Augustine's words are indeed elo-
begin a new one. We wish to tell them that they are^ready.
You are ready to face "the world," seniors, because you quent and the thoughts they con-
tain are sublime:!
have received a full college education and demonstrated in all
phases of college life that you have become mature women. "What.Ibut the Lord God? For
who is Lord but the Lord? or who
You have led Mercyhurst College thispast year, academically
and socially, and led it well. At this time of the year, you are is God save God? Most Highest,
most good, most potent, most
the recipients of many honors, all of them the outward signs
of what you have accomplished through four years. You have omnipotent; most merciful, yet
not become "educated" overnight, and for that reason are
worthy of the praise we give you. ,
most just; most hidden, yet most
present; most {beautiful, yet most
Much has been said to you about your future role in the
world, during the past four years. Idealsjhave been pointed
strong; stable, yet incomprehen-
sible; unchangeable, yet Iall-
out to you, and pictures drawn of what you, as college gradu-i changing; never new,|never old;
all-renewing, and bringing age up-
ates, could be, in a world sick of itself. As we, the undergradu-
ate bid you farewell, we cannot help but think that you leave o n ! the proud; and they know it
well equipped to live upjto the ideals of Mercyhurst. not;| e v e r wor
fclng, ever a
^ rest;
still gathering, yet nothing lack-
ing; supporting, filling,*'and over-
Grow, Growing, Grew spreading,! creating, nourishing,
and maturing; seeking, yet having
all things. Thou lovest, without
If anyone were to admonish you with the words, "Oh why passion; art jealous, without anx-
don't you grow up," you would probably feel hurt and even iety, repentest, yet grlevest not;
insulted. But did you ever stop to think that you have been art angry, yet serene, changest
told to grow up and, oddly enough, that youfwere willing and Thy works, Thy purpose unchang-
eager to carry out the command? i jfc ed; receivest again what thou
Onelor several, as the case may be, years ago when you findest, yet didst never lose; never
first came to Mercyhurst, you were thrown into the academic in need, yet rejoicing in gains;
and social life that is college. Of course, there were "big sis- never covetous, yet exacting usury.
ters," roommates, and understanding faculty members to give Thou receivest over and above,
an
Views
Marriage
Most women will someday be "queens" in little "castles"
they and their husbands will call home. So it isfwith us here
at Mercyhurst. But, I asked myself, what kind of homes will
we "reign" overfand what will the next generation be like?
Well your studentfreporter set out to inquire and here's the
story. f-
Can a girl mix a career and marriage?
"The only career," says Helen Forgarty, "a woman has in
marriage is to be a housewife and a mother. If circumstances
prevail t h a t necessitate her jworking, she must make satisfac-
tory provisions for the care of her children." |
Sodality Medals Florene Cherry thinks that "A
woman with a career neglects her
role as a mother and wife. You can
Symbolize! Mary not do two jobs well at the came
time. A mother's first concern and
Wait a minute! Before you put 1
interestlshould* be her home. '
that cap and gown away for t h e |
summer, take a look at that shiny
bit of metal on the left side of the "A woman's place is in the
gown! Some things cannot be put home,"] came very emphatically
from Frances Sanfratello.
away for the summer, and that—
or rather what it symbolizes—is a
year round affair.
The Soda-lists' Act of Consecra-
Do you think a college graduate
should marry a college educated
tion makes no mention of any va- man?
cation. The organizedwork of the
Sodalityf may slacken during the From one of our engaged sen-
summer months, but the personal, iors, Janet Sabella, cam« this re-
spiritual aspect— the more |im- ply: "No! A college education is
portant aspect—oflour obligation not a measure of a. person's suc-
continues in full force. cess in life."
Before we leave this. campus,
each of us should formulate a de- Rita Panciera shares Janet's
I

you that necessary prod or plaudit, but you soon became that Thou may est owe; and who sentiments. She said, "Not neces-
aware that it was almost entirely up to you to "sink or swim." finite, spiritual program for the
hath aught that is not Thine? summer. What we plan need not sarily, because the formal educa-
Perhaps the initial test of your ability to grow up was Thou payest debts, owing nothing; be something difficult; perhaps tion of college is far from the only
your first philosophy or psych course, or it£nriay have been remittest debts, I losing nothing. we can determine to be more form of education one may re-
the first time that you had to compromise with your room- And what have I now said, my faithful in saying our three Hail ceive. All education is not book
m a t a In any event, you passed all your trials with flying God,|my life, my holy joy? or Mary's or our Rosary, or in doing learning!"!
colore and you found yourself increasingly able to take things what saith any m a n when he £a little more spiritual reading, or
in your stride. Ik I I speaks of Thee? Yet woe to him making a daily visit. The impor-
Now as you look back in retrospect on that "you" of one that tpeaketh not, since mute are "Yee," says Mary K. Dyke. "Two
tant thing is to decide upon some- people who haveijgone to college
or even four years ago, and as you gauge the degree ofgintel- even the most eloquent."! thing daily and!definite.
lectuakand social maturity that you have achieved, you have have more things~in common. A
a right to administer to yourself one modestJpat on the back girl wants a fellow she!can look
and to proclaim to all that you have come out of the rigorous
tests unscathed and a better woman for it all; in other words, ea or Leisurely Learning
up to at all times."
Betty Rossum feels the same
you have "grown up." f| ';•§ m \ as Mary Kay. However, she adds,
ln t sted ln g00d
Plem^nt' t o t U ^ ? T f? wading we presentlthls sup- "With so many fellows being
plement to the Reading List compiled last year. Dr. Haas, with student
Use Your Head!
Isn't it wonderful! No classes, no homework, no straining
countries. The Betrothed by Manzoni was included in last year's list
but because an excellent recent translation has been published we caU
w e ca11
called into the armed services, it
is almoit impossible."

it to your attention once more, fffl *

of the grey matter. But wait a minute—our brains can't be * Fiction
put in cold storage for three months, and then be put back Non-Fictton
Bacchelli, R., The Mill on the
into action with no trouble. Your education doesn't end with
the school year or the receiving of a diploma. The acquisition Po
Bates, M., Where Winter Never
G$mes
Remember
of knowledge is a lifetime process and one that is never com- Baxter, Walter, Look Down in Beethoven, L. V., Letters, Jour-
pletely realized. The more we know the better we see that Mercy ,| nals! and Conversations The chapel stills—impatience and
there is so much more to be known. And it's good that there Bowles, Paul, The Sheltering Chautard, The Soul of the Apos- regret mm
will always be a superabundance of food for thought! Sky. Let It Come Down toSate Are seen in every senior's solemn
Does this begin to sound like too much of a burdenffor Conrad, J., The Outcast of the Corbett, Jim, My India
Islands face, $**.
your vacation? There are many painless methods of broaden- Cronin, A. J., Adventures in Two Impatience for the things that are
ing your intelligence. Look into the art museum in your city Cronin, A. J., The Green Years. Worlds to come, mm
4 The Stars Look Down
and really see" what good art is/[Then there are summer Day, Dorothy, The Long Loneli- Regret at leaving; someone else
opera performances and concerts. When you relax at the , Dostoyevski, ^F„ The Brothers ne:s mutt take your place.
beach, listen to some good music on that portable radio If Kara mazo v E'e Jager, The Lord Is My Joy
you re working this summer, make every minute count to- Ellfcon, Ralph, The Invisible
H De Wohl, L., The Quiet Life
ward good experience. Man . Douglas, W. O., Strange Lands Yes, now we'll undertake the
tWM

An Forester, M. E., Passagie to and Friendly People

d[finally, read, read, read. On this same page you'll find
a wealth of suggestions If or yourfmental improvement and India things you've done, J
Duckett, E. S., Alcuin, Friend of And hope to do them even half
advancement. You can add those references your professors Frye, Christopher, The Lady Is Charlemagne
mentioned in class. Then you'll come back with a "gold mine" NVit for Burning (play) as well. I
Gogol, N., Dead Souls Gerard, J., S. J., Autobiography For you have left your mark upon
of knowledge to contribute in discussions. And the brain cells
wont be rusty and require so much time to get them back in Kelly, Blanche, The Voice of the of a Hunted Priest our school, > «
snstp6# Ci Irish Heyderdahl, Thor, Kon-Tiki A mark of love and service unex-
Lagerkvist, Par, Barabbas Knox, Ronald J A., Enthusiasm celled. }
M
Lamb, Harold, Suleiman the
THE M E R C I A D Langston, H., Laughing to Keep
From Crying Magnificent. Sultan of the East
Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa. Lin Youtang, Famous Chinese Morton, Thomas, Ascent to Yet we have seen your lighter
if Member of Short Storces Truth. Waters of Siloe. phases, too.
Associated Collegiate Press f Macken, W., Rain on the Wind, O'Neill, Catholicism and Ameri- And know your fame came not W
EDITOR |g Prances Sullivan The Btagman can Freedom work alone.
Associate Editor . Mfciry Lou Dwyer Mann in, Ethel, Late Have I Philbrick, H., I Led Three Lives the
A joyous laughter echoing
Assistant Editors — Florene CherryjFJean Droutordl Loved Thee. The Tiger \ Saliege, Cardinal, Who Shall
Business Editor . g g C ^ Todd halls ' I I
Mann, Thomas, Death in Venice Bear the Flame Will bring you back to us when
Editorial Staff -M Pauline SoMa, Joan Karri- Monsarrat, The Cruel Sea Scudder, K. J., Prisoners Are
son, Claire Agliata, Patricia Mown, Mary Jo you have gone.
Shaw, Lou, Rickshaw Boy, |The People
Rover, Ceci Wert, Helen Fogarty, Mary Jo Drum Singers
Babowicz, Norma Jean Geottt, Theda Best Sheen, F., Bishop, Three to Get
Stuart, Jesse, The Thread That Married J Lift Up Your Hearts We thank you for your friendship'
Doris Moore, Mary Arm Callahan, Jody Ryan Runs So True
Donna Byers, Ann Kennedy, Julie Tech, Mary Sullivan, R., Notre Dame your advice; »
Tolstoy, L„ Anna Karen in a 1
Ann Hayes and Barbara HanerJ Walker, David, The Pillar Suhard J Cardinal, Growth and We'll miss your jokes, your tale*
Business Staff _ ^ _ _ Corinne Prenaitit, Dorotihy Si Weil, Simone, The Need For Decline yes, your tears. ^
Rath, Lucreta Burger, Andrta Santomenna. Roots And though your thoughts are n
Bernadette Bell. Rita Shanafcian, Mary Cath- Vann, The Divine Pity. On of futures bright,
arine O'Donnell. Werfel, F„ Verdi, etc. Being Human. The Heart of Man Remember us, your friends]
Wouk, H„ The Caine Mutiny Houselander,{The Reed of God throughout the years.
June 3,1952 THE MERCIAD
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Page Three

"On this day, oh beaut iful^Mother,

On this day, we give thee our love."

The beauties of springtime andlthe joy of youth joined in

praise to the Queen of Heaven on the afternoon of May 18, as
May Day came once again to Mercyhurst Overlooking the
bright green velvet of the front campus stood the white
majesty of the queen's throne. A statue of Our Lady was en-
shrined on a pedestal in the center of the sunken garden,
bedecked with a profusions of fragrant spring flowers. Lilacs,
rosesjgladioli, and peonies crowned stately white pillars with
The gay spirit of May time filled the air, as a program of
a|galaxy of color.
song and dance honored the queen. The colorful and carefree
Reigning as queen over this pageantry and robedlin the May Pole dance andfthe frolicking scarf dance delighted on-
traditional gown of white satin, was the gracious, dark-haired lookers. Completing the musical program were Glee Club
beauty of the Senior class, Mary Ann Benetin. As the bells selections, "ThefYear's at the Spring" and "Romany Life."
chimed the hour of three, the procession began. The student Formal addresses given by Claire Todd, Marilyn Garden, Betsy
body led| their pastel formals billowing in the spring breezes. Peters, and Mary Jo Royer proceded the crowning. Miss Royer
Preceding the queen walked her court, members of the Senior then crowned Miss Benetin with the beautiful diamond tiara,
class,!attired in delicate blue gowns of net and lace. Small making her Queen of Mercyhurst.
matching caps trimmed with yellow centered daisies and bou-
The newly crowned queen then proceeded to the shrine of
quetsfof yellow gladioli withfblue streamers completed the
the Blessed!Mother. Here, as the sweet strains of the "Ave
ensemble. Maids of honor were Mary Jo Royer and Mary Lou
Maria" drifted out over^the campus, she crownedfMary as
Volk, prefects of the collegeland seminary sodalities respec-
"Queen of our campus and the liege lady of our hearts."
tively. Their yellow gowns, blended with the blue of the court,
Closing the ceremonies, parents, relatives, and friends
carried out nature's color scheme of smiling blue skies and
golden sunshine. Attending the queen were crown bearers, knelt with the Queen and her court|in the college chapellto

pages, and flower girls. receivefthe Bendiction of Christ the King.

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Students Salute oLetter ecoun h-A>olivines

erdona or era i h Departing Seniors DEAR J U N E
"Train No. 52, the World, now
limping in on Track 7, westbound
for HarriEburg, Greenfield, Bay-
side, Hamburg, Brush Valley, and
Galeton. There will be a slight de-
lay while the Strain is being re-
paired."
Everyone knows that trains, es-
pecially Pennsylvania trains, have
breakdowns;'] and because of me-
chanical difficulties of these
trains, Smalltown became famous
overnight at the Senior Party on
Wednesday evening, May 21. On
this particular evening, a rather
decrepit trainlcarrylng passengers
from all over eastern Pennsylvania
ran into some of these mechanical
difficulties, leaving the passengers
in a sorry plight. However, they
were unusual passengers, for they
Off to the Peninsula for a day of relaxation I after a trying: were all from the entertainment
week of exams are five senior girls. Left to right, they are: world. Represented from Broad-
Mary Alice Bougie, Marilyn Gar den, Janet Sabella, Ilelene way and from Hollywood were
Arents, and Betsy Meehan. such stars as the "City Dancers,"
the Davis twins, Lou Kamenjar,
"Oh, for the life of a senior"lis what the underclassmen
and Jo Ann Weaver; the "Mercy-
have been thinking and saying for the past two weeks. On the hurst Girls," a quintet composed
warm, sunny days some of the graduating group headed for of Joan Walsh, Fran Sullivan,
the "greens" at Glen wood or the "discolored" sands of the Judy Carlow, Polly Solida, and
Peninsula. On the rainy days (of which we've had many) they
-.jMarlene DeMattia: a movie mus-
could be found shopping or at a movie or reading all those ^ical-comedy star, Barbara Buerkle,
books they have been wanting to read for the past four years.
accompanied by her maid, Betty
Helene Arents, Mary Alice Bougie, Marilyn Garden, Betsy Rossum. g- |
Meehan, and Janet Sabella, after four years of hard work and
study, are enjoying these free days as they leave for the Pen- Welcoming them J were the
insula, '•'•' * Smalltown folks who graciously
Having finished her mural, entertained the "City j^Folks."
Helene Arents from Girard, Pa., Among the employees of the sta-
Faculty Plans has time to join her "fellow-stu-
dents" on this enjoyable jaunt.
tion who displayed great poise and
talent were Mammy Lou. IBet
Broderick, who sang one of|her
Work, Study She has been active in the Art
Club and Grae Club. Since she is brother's compositions, I "Dream
Girl;" a magazine salesgirl, Mar-
"What is so rare as a day in a talented art major, Helene had
the job as art editor of Praeterita garet Broderick, who playedf a
June", or July or August for that southern tune on her harmonica;
matter; at least this is the opin- this year. In September we will
find her teaching in Girard. and the three "red-cap porters"
ion of our faculty members on the
subject of summer. For duringr Mary Lou Scalise, Mary Ann
One of our latest "engagees" Scirto. and Lorraine Reichel. The
these months when we are recov- who almost missed a ride to jthe shoe shine boy, Margie Cummisky,
ering from a year;at worjf and beach is Mary Alice Bougie, an
and the bum, Margie WUliams, got
are preparing for another, our Erieite. As a home ec. major, she together with the latter'sjiikelele
teachers keep on with their work, has been active in the Home Ec.
but instead of teaching they are Club. While at the peninsula, to sing "The Chattanooga Shoe
learning from others and are mak- Mary Alice hopes to finish knit- Shine Boy." '•,.• \ disapproving father, Helen Fogar 'C; well parties to hold the girls over
ing use of valuable opportunities ting those socks for Dick. Besides Last, but certainly | n o t ! least,
for further study in their fields. knitting, she loves to dance, to Smalltown was honored by the ar-
As an example, Sister M. Eym- work with the Girl Scouts, and rival of two newlywed couples who
ard is planning to spend some to do recreational work. were stranded| because they had
1
time at the University of Pitts- misled the *last train. The newly-
burgh where she will take some A very welcome transfer from weds, Rita Panciera and Claire
credits in newer and more efficient Penn State is Marilyn. Garden, a Agliata, and MarilynIKelley and
microbiology techniques. sociology /major. A resident of
in
Yes, if know I've owed you a letter since Easter vacation
but then I imagine that you've been just as busy at school as I
I have been. Before I hit the road for a summer at the beach T
feel as though I ought to bring you up to date on campus ac-
tivities.
Remember t h a t talented music major, Bernadette Metz-
ner, you met when you were here? Well, on the evening 0f
April 30, she gave her own beautiful piano and vocal recital
Imagine! She and Prannie Sanfratello crowned the evening
with a brilliant piano duet, "Braziliera." |
The Saturday afternoon before
this, the annual bridge tea was
Students to Spend given for Mercyhurst's friends and
alumnae. The girls in the home
ec. department modeled clothes
Summer In School which they themselves had made
during the year. Some of them
Several Mercyhurst girls have had been previously televised over
reserved rooms at the College for the local station. The Sisters who
six fuU weeks of their summer va- saw the show said that they
cation. These collegians arefplan- didn't believe the girls were the
ning to spend this time in the same students who sit before
worthwhile pursuit of the "higher them in class. Television|can do
learning" by seizing the oppor- anything for you! a I
tunity offered them at Mercy-
hursfs annual Summer School Then came those terrific Canis-
ius-Mercyhurst I joint 4 concerts.
Session.
Early Sunday morning, April 27,
On June 23, after a two weeks' two buses took us to Buffalo where
absence, said girls will once more we sang with! the Canisius iGlee
return to books and study. But un- Club J in I Kleinhan's I Music Hall.
til they leave on August 2, they I My roommate and X met so me-won -
will shaie the consolation of class- I derful I fellows I who showed us
less afternoons and a\ maximum 1 around j their school. jThen we all
allowance of six credits only.flJH 8 left for the Park Lane where we
This summer, Mercyhurst is of- | enjoyed the dinner-dance so much
fering a wide selection of studies. I that we hated to leave and make
Eight departments, including phil- | that long trip back to Erie. 3
osophy , I social I studies, ! foreign 4M But in a week the Canisius Glee
languages, English, art, | science, | Club was down here for their re-
and mathematics I are presenting :(turn concert. So we spent another
courses of instruction. To the edu- 5 fun-packed day with a dinner and
cation curriculum have been add- {dance! at school. «We j provided
ed! several | elementary I courses I some of our ownfentertainment—
which I should be of {interest { to l| and* those Canisius boys*! ! When
quite a few. In the field of science, I their buses pulled away that night,
the order of !the day will be phy- it was not before more than one
siology and organic chemie-try. • date had been made for the June
Courses in music and commercial I Prom!
education I may \ be§ arranged, if Sjr, I guess the vacation spirit has
such courses are desired. Ha2E?£ilif ,:. affected all of Mercyhurst's clubs.
I In«place of ** their final] meeting,
Doris Moore, I were suddenly I sur- | the various clubs enjoyed dinners
prised by the arrival of the girls' ^at College Inn, picnics, and'fare-
ty. I | I I J If to next September. ;3SH^K^
I After.{several hours delay, the ;Jj OhJ I have so much to tell you
station Imaster,! Betty| Seymour, I but I'll wait till I see you and then
announced the anticipa ted $ depar- I I can show you the new souvenirs
ture of {the non-scheduled train. j r ve I collected /for my | scrapbook!
The program closed with a salute
to the'- seniors. IBSfiiwji^tSf^^ WM£$ih§?&-:'£^ May. B
• ••*

Clairton, Pa., Marilyn is a mem- Coventry Palmare penned*

Sister M. Regina will take some ber of the Sociology Seminar and
advanced courses in business edu- a pledge to j Janus. While Bill is
cation at the same university. working, Marilyn has plenty of
XIFE IS I NOT iN
Sister M. Rachel will attend the time for a picnic with the girls.
convention of the National Cath- | LIFE UT ALLIUM
olic Home Economics Association jAtithe wheelJis 'Betsy Msehan,
where she will appear on a panel a history major from Brush Val- WITHOUT ]DELIGHT
of speakers giving a symposium on ley, Pa. Curing jthe past years,
"Television in the Home". On the SEBHEnS Victory in Defeat fbitsSH^H
following day she will represent Betsy has been seen on the stage
Mercyhurst at the convention of at Mercyhurst where she had the
the American Home Economics lead in this year's production Punctuate! your life j with; pleasures. A
Association in Atlantic City. "Nine Girls." Besides being active
short pause for a Coke means a full stop
Sister M. Thomas will continue in Janus and Alpha Psi Omega,
her art studies at Carnegie Tech she is also a member of the I.R.C., to tiring work and a fresh start refreshed*
in Pittsburgh A.A., Student Council, and is Sen-
New England summer stock will ior Delegate to N.S.A. To teach
be enhanced by the performances
of Miss Helen Kelly. She also near her homelis Betsy's plan for
hopes for an opportunity to take the future.
some advanced courses in drama- In about one month Janet Sa
tics,
bell a won't have time to be out
Pittsburgh will also welcome riding with her classmates, be-
Sister M, Inez. She will be at
Carnegie Tech for courses in ad- I cause she will be Mrs. Bill Miller.
vanced composition. Besides this, | Hailing irom Sharon,* Pa., Janet
Sister hopes to enroll for a class is a home ec. major and holds a
in new practices of music teach- I membership in the Home Ec. Club,
ing in the schools.
Janus Club, and Alpha Psi Omega
Miss Joan Ferguson hopes to |
spend plenty of time on her favor- | of which she is president. Most of BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OP THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY

ite form of relaxation—sports. Janet's free days have been spent ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
She I may also \ teach some swim- buying furniture and planning for "CoU" /• a r*0/ftomf trademark. 1952, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
ming classes. her wedding on June 28,
k June a 1952
so
THE MERCIAD Page Five

Last Will and Testament School Artists Mercyhurst Girls

We. the class of ' W \ having taken the various mental tests, and R f i VC/ CP 1l YV e A W f l r d S
AV
being proven hopelessly lost hereby decree this to be our last wUl and ^ ' ^ *!• • • O I U 8
testament. We reluctantly relinquish our hold upon Mercyhurst Col
lege, however, we know that the capable hands of the juniors will take
over where we left off.
Mercyhurst can be proud of its
two first-prize winners in local
Are Talking About...
art exhibits, Norine Preedit, win-
Betsy Peters leaves the cartons and cartons of cigarettes she smok- ner of two first prizes, and Mari- MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Georgia's and
ed in the lounge to Claire Agitata. anne Cole, winner of one first Bet's original parody on a well-known Mercyhurst song, and the more
prize. legitimate talent of their brother who wrote the tune "Dream Girl,"
ia Moran leaves "the whole student body" to Florene Cherry.
Norine Preedit of Pairview, Pa. sung by Bet at the senior party . . . the someone who "said it with flow-
Joy Fallon, realizing that all good things must come to an end has won the $125 first prize for her ers" to Mary Mullaney on Mother's Day . . .Marty Martina's recent wed-
finally been persuaded to permit Margaret Broderiok to have "the semi-abstract oil painting, "One's ding in Albion, N. Y. . . . Lou Kamenjar's well-meant post card*from
Gavel." H I Own Little World," at the Art
Club of Erie and at the Federation Warren . . . the four summer jobs offered to Mary Kay\ Dyke . . . the
Dorothy Swaczick is leaving the "first engaged" title to Doris of Erie Artists. After receiving her statue of Maria Goretti recently added to the chapel by the Seminary
Mfrore. 5 "Fighting 69th" . . . Mary Keinzle's flair for the humorous in poetry . . .
basic art instructions at Tech,
Betty Slater is leaving her position as a cover girl to Lou Kamenjar. Norine studied at Edinboro State the sophomore scramble for religion books the night before the exam . .
Teacher's College and won a na- the finality of May Club meetings, especially for the seniors.
Jo Young is regretfully permitting Joanne Weaver to take over as tional scholarship for study at the
editor of the Praeterita. Art Students League in New York MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . the Baccalau-
City. At the present time she is reate Mass . . . the sudden deluge of Letters from Erie Glee-Clubbers to
Mary Lou Sea lis- willltake over Joanne Traver's ability to be the working for her fine arts degree at
life of the party. | | newly acquired Buffalo pen pals . . . Pat Moran's soulful rendition of the
Mercyhurst. "Sow Song'' . . .the almost miraculously clear May Day weather in the
Because of their capabilities, the senior trio. Bernadette Metzner. midst of many damp and dreary weekdays . . . Cherry's hilarious reading
Mary Ann Bentin, and Mary Jo Babowicz have announced Barney Bell, Mareanne Cole, President of the
Art Club and member of the Jun- of the train schedule at the senior party . . . summer jobs.
Norma Jean Scott and Mary Jane O'Dell as next year's trio.
ior class, won first prize in the
Dot Roth, Lu Burger, and Anita Santomenna dutifully leave the student classification of Every- MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Barbara
O.P.R. room to Pat .puffy and the Davis twins. man's Art Exhibition sponsored Tonry's special love for children, particularly when they're nephews of
by'the Woman's Club of Erie for a certain person . . . the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" at the
Helena Arents is willing her mural to posterity. her "Portrait of Mary Lou." Mare- impressive Girl Scout Investiture .*'. . Mary Lou Dwyer's Notre Dame
anne has just completed her mural weekend . . . the A.A. letters awarded to Mary Jo Babowicz, Barney Bell
Helen Eisert and Barbara Tonry had decided to will their beds in and Florene Cherry at the A.A. breakfast . . 4 the "Ivy Ball* and Dorn's,
Room: 60 to Jody^Ryan and Di>nna Byers, however Helen and Barb on the "Symbolism of the Mercy
Order" at the front entrance hall the perfect setting for an event always memorable in the climax of a
changedItheir minds and took the beds with them. year's work and play . . . Joy Fallon's new Chevy, a graduation gift
of the college.
Arlene Murphy is willing the W.A.A. to Ralph Kiner (under the from her parents . . . Class Day and the tassel turning ceremony . . .
direction of Marilyn K el ley). '• Murph's cryptic phone call to her mother on receipt of her May Day
dress . . Norma Shaberl and the week she will spend at Annapolis.
I Betsy Meehan is leaving-the beautiful city of Erie to anyone who
wants it. Travels Head
Cbrky Prenatt is leaving! a ticket to Texas for Ann Cob be. MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Markey Foley,
Nancy Lou Zeller and Jean Goodill are giving the art room back
Vacation Plans Barb Klein, Rita Shanahan and Marilyn Kelley, all of whom had glowing
descriptions of the Gannon 8-Ball . . . Digger O'Dell's new powder blue
to Sister Thomas. Wedding bells will start to Ford . . . Frances Miller's and Peggy Grace's trip to Buffalo for the Can-
chime shortly after graduation for isius senior dinner dance . . . the organ recital to be given by Cece Wert's
Mary Alice Bougie and Dee Rudzinski are leaving the Home Ec
some of our seniors. June 7 marks father previous to Commencement *
department for apartments of their own.
the date for Lydia Davey's cere-
Patricia Burkhart and Jeanne Farreli ; bequeath all their assign- mony. Mary Jo Royer and Ruth
ments in psychology for Doctor "D." Beck will be her attendants. Both P^fMERCYHURS'f GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Marge Cum-
the bridesmaids will wear their miskey and her.bottle top collection . . . hopes for sunny "Garden Party
Mary Jane Seman and Mary Ann Fahey'-are leaving their offices May Day dresses. Then, on the weather . . . the Lantern Night theme . . * the unidentified "man" discov-
as president of Home Ec. and K.O. Phi to the juniors. following Saturday, June 14, Janet ered by Jean Broscoe under her bed . u. the Cayarie Memoriai^Day picnic
Mary Jo Royer has chosen Mac Callahan to carry on her work Sabella will step to the altar.
Gloria Ruocco will jbe Janet's at Willowcreek . . . Murph's somewhat modified version of "Sam Shovel"
with the Mercyhurst sodality. >
iCeci Wert is leaving her position as "member of the English club" maid of honor, and Teddy Best given at the senior dinner . . . restoration of the chimes . . . summer
to Fran Sullivan.I l%i ?C ? W f and Claire Todd her bridesmaids. schools, preferably!coed, for those required or extra credits . . . Dr.
Janet Sabella is j leaving the Janus clubjjin charge of Joan Harri- Mary Ann Benetin wimsing for D's collection of Cloisonne pieces . . . those of us who will never forget
son. the ceremony. Theresa Strobel "On Moonlight Bay", mainly because we saw it twice . . . the shower in
Gloria Ruocco (after much coaxing) finally consented to let Ann will also hear Mendelssohn's
happy strain in the near future. honor of the senior engagees . . . the "reasons'* why some seniors spent
Kennedy take over Le Oercle Prancais. their free weekend following xams in Erie . . . how we'll hate to see our
Marilyn Garden and Lydia Davey leave their seats in criminoloy Allj these weddings have istim- seniors leave and how much success and happiness we wish to each and
to Paula Brugger and Maryann Gustafson. ulated a gypsy spirit in the class,
Jean Rosenthiel leaves her chair in Shakespeare class to Mary every one. • K k ^ ^ H ^ ^ B HHbt i
and travel has become one of the
Kay Dyke. *| | I main summer plans. Helen Eisert,
Pat Cur ran is leaving to Helen Fogarty the I.R.C. Joy Fallon^ and Barb Tonry will
Ruth Lauder is leaving the whole school to her sister Edie. take a trip up to Boston, after
Claire Todd is leaving the lounge to Pat Cosgrove.
Ruth Beck and Theresa Strpbel leave the Mercyhurst bus to all
which Helen is going to "rest, and Colonial Bakery DARLING
rest, and rest." Claire Todd hopes
Mercyhurst day-hops. %
And Teddie Best is just leaving.
to visit the "Lone Star State," AND PASTRY SHOPPE Florists
and Betsy Meehan will adventure
in New York City. Corky and Known for Outstanding Corsages Our Specialty
Teddy are going to "take life easy" Flowers by Wire
during the summer months, but &jb Quality I I f f ^
would prefer to do this inJ"Ber- Pine at 38th St.. Spencer Pi. 103 W. Tenth Street
Try the New . . . mudan Waters." 108 W. Seventh Street
ART'S Arlene Murphy will work in a
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Sf Erie. Pa. Phone 48792
ICE CREAM BAR Sunbeam tissue laboratory} near her home,
and Pat Moran is going, to turn
census taker for the schools. Ceci
Luncheonette and Magazines POTATO Wert plans to work for the State
Treasury Department in Harris-
burg, and we hear that Joanne Compliments of Erie Laundry Co.
3709 Pine Avenue BREAD Travers will act as supervisor for
a playground.
All these plans make one realize LAUNDRY WORK
just how close summer vacation YAPLE OF ALL KINDS
really is. June 5 is just around the
corner now, and«we hope it will

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THE MERCIAD
Direct Clubs
Crystal Ball Foresees For 1952-53
llology Seminar:
Ten years, TEN YEARS! Yes. it has been that long since i ie« aw President- Paula Brugger
old Mercyhurst. But finally today X. a much more bedraggled Pat
Moran than In those former years, finished class forever. This day. Vice President—Pat Royer
June 4. 1962. I received my Master's from the University of Washing- Secretary—Janet Br*mm*r
ton School of Social Work. It was a great day for me. mainly because Treasurer—Donna Cutrond
so many of my former classmates were here in Seattle to wish me well. Student Council RepresentsUfa
It was good to see the old gang again and catch up on all the news.^ Marlene DeMattia
Science Seminar:
In spite of the great distance between Erie and Seattle. I was here President- Claire Agitata
only a few months when I saw some old familiar faces. Ruth Beck is Vice President-Pat Co*gro
head dietitian right here in the university's cafeteria. And Mary Jo
(Royer) Kelsey and Fred are living here now. too, Fred is at the Naval Secretary—Prances Stmfrateiio
Base and Mary Jo is teaching?American History in Chinatown, Joanne Treasurer— Maryann Cutri
Student Council RoPresenl
Travers opened the Travers Modeling Studio in Seattle recently,* and —Julie Tech lv?
she told me today she is doing quite well.
English Club:
If I hadn't known beforehand I certainly would have fainted when President- Mary Kay Dyke
I saw some of the girls walk into the auditoriumrthis afternoon. Helen Vice President-Jean Drou^
Eisert and Joy Fallon came all the way from Tahiti. Of oourse. sinoe Secretary-Treasurer - Barbara
they are airline stewardesses now it wasn't an expensive trip. Betsy
Meehan. who has played in small theaters all these years, has hit the
Chinese Student Calvary Changes Buerkle
Student Council|Representilli e
big time and is now in Hollywood. She came with Nancy Lou Zeller,
costume designer at Paramount.
Adopts merican Calvary has changed its loca-
—Louise Kamenjar .

'Way of Life' tion in the ohapel at Mercyhurst. i . R . a • j

John and Theda Delhi and Dick and Mary Alice Oensheimer deoid- Anyone who has said the 6 tat ions l. President—Helen Pogarty
ed to make this their second honeymoon. Teddy's three boys and Mary within the last month knows that. Secretary —Prances Sullivan
Aft six children stayed in Erie with Janet and BUI Miller. They certain- Do you think that you would Our beautiful new stations are Treaturer—Pat Royer
ly must love kids, since -they have nine of their own now. Therere ever Ihave the courage to leave painted with the figure oft Christ Student Counoil Representing
(Strobei) Raven has a lovely family too. She brought her eight little your native land to go to a strange facing the right, and so, as wo —Judy Carlow
darlings with her, but of course the nursemaid accompanied them. new country? This is what Chang know, the positions of these sta-
Wen Fang, known to us at Mercy- tions had to be transferred, so Athletlo Association:
While I went to the hotel to make reservations for my friends, I hurst as Frances Lucy Chang, did that the" first station begins on President—Marilyn Kelley
found there were quite a few conventions in town. Bill Richards was last September. When asked her the Epistle side of the ohapel. Vice President—Judy Ellermeyer
at a bank president's convention this afternoon, but Marilyn came to reason for leaving Formosa, Lucy Secretary -Mary C. CDonneU
the graduation with Betsy (Peters) Strong. Truman was at the Dental said, "I wanted to acquire a Cath- Painted in Puerto Rico, in a Treasurer—Bet Brodcrlck
Association Meeting. Dorothy Swlaczick was unable to attend the exer- olic education in an American linear gothic style, the ^thin Student Counoil Representative
cises, as she played in the National Pinochle finals. Claire (Todd) Braun school, so that I could* someday — Donna Byers
and Arlene Murnhy had a suite of rooms reserved for thetweek-end. figures make our thoughts tend
return to China to help my heavenward. These paintings were
Claire is here on her annual inspection tour of Phil's chain of depart- people." Janus Club and A'pha Psi Omen:
ment stores. Murph, now a policewoman in Qreenfield, is tracking down then covered with small pieces of President .loan Harrison
a dope peddler. Pat Burkhart and Anita Santomenna are in the city for cut-glass to resemble mosaics. Vice-President—Pauline Sol Ida
a week. Pat, the Republican Committeewoman in Erie, is here foi a Frances was born in Sue! Yuam, Thus, very simple, very colorful, Secretary—Jnd.v Ryan i
party rally. Anita is touring the nation's schools, trying to sell the North China,.'' in 1929. She; lived and very inspiring, they attracted Treasurer- Judy Ellermeyer
Santomenna Shorthand Method to the commercial? departments. there until 1948 when she was the attention of our Chancellor, Student Council Representative
forced to flee from her country the Most Reverend Bishop Oan —Jean Broscoe
with her family beoause Formosa non, who purchased them for his
I noticed Helene Arents carrying her art supplies and vainly hoped was overrun with Chinese Reds.
she planned to paint my portrait. But alasl she had Just come from cathedral. However, upon dis- Home Moo no in los Olub*
Also leaving the country at that covery that their size made them President—Ann Cobbe 9
doing a waterfront scene down by the wharf. She told me she had seen 9
time were Frances father, who is
Betty Slater posing in front of the mayor's house for next month's unsuitable for his purpose, Mercy Vice President—Virginia Kelly
associated with the Taiwan Sup- hurst College became the fortun- Secretary Norma Jean Scott
cover of Better Homes and Gardens. I also learned from her that Mary ply Board Company, a younger
Ann Fahey planned to come up from Tacoma today but she had to stay ate recipient of these lovely sta- Treasurer— Mary Ami Ruble 1
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to give her demonstration of the latest of household inventions, the pea brother, and Frances sister tions. Thanks to His Excellency, Student Council Representative
podder. Rachel, who enrolled at Seton Hill our Journey to Calvary will be — Mary Ann Hayes
this January as a pre-medical stu- truly thoughtful and fruitful.
Hank and Lydia (Dav;sy) Asplund weren't sure they would be back Art Club: ivf
dent. President Koxannu Downing
from their fishing trip in Alaska by today, but they made it Juat in
time. The only late-comer was Barb Tonry, now warden in New York Secretary Treasurer — Dolores
State Prison for Women. She made a stop-over in Erie but missed her Previous to her coming to Fratus fS
plane. She arrived in time to hear the famous Mary Ann Benetin sing Mercyhurst, Frances studied at mates and teaohers. "After meet- Student Counoil Representntlvij
at the graduation. Bernadette Metzner and Mary Jo (Babowicz) Maier the Catholic University in Peip- ing them, I knew that they had — Dolores Olsavlok I
planned to be here too. But this is opening night for Bernadette at the ing. Although her family j is not accepted me as one of them, and
Met, and Jean Rosensteil is playing in the orchestra there. Mary Jo is that they were willing to help me French Clubs '?p;
busy packing for another three months Jaunt with Eddie, her engineer
Catholic,-Frances became a Cath- President—Ann Kennedy
olic a year ago last Christmas, in my school work and in Ameri-
husband. *• t can problems," is hei conclusion Secretary - Treasurer — B
she attributes her conversion to after her first school year at Lauler W| j
Last week I received quite a few letters from other of my classmates the education she^received at St. Mercyhurst. And we have been Student Counoil nepreaentotw
who were unable to be here today. Gloria Ruocco and Jean Goodill are —Ann Ren m ley j
Joseph's school in Tientsin and accepted by her as her family
both in Prance. Gloria is teaching) at Sorbonne, and Jean's paintings Javeweli Academy at Peiping. :
du ring her remaining years at O. G. A. i f -t
are being displayed in the Louvre. Mary Jane Seman. accompanied by President. Rita Panolera
Lily Dache, are touring Europe for new ideas for their exclusive hate. Wlth mlnd
Secretin y—Penny Orace |
Lucreta Burger hasfcafcenher children for her sixth visit to see Bob, Frances is majoring in elemen- T^' ** " ** *
who is still in the Army and stationed in Lower Arabia. tary education at Mercyhurst. Her hat Prance 8a
f ™ " Man
* thanks Treasurer Phyllis Burke
l0 n
leisure time is filled with the study an my classmates and friends Student council Represontftti^
of English and the enjoyment of who have helped me become a —Anne Bennett i
The rest of the girls are still in this country, but no less busy than
good music, both classical and part of Mercyhurst and of the
the others. Corky* (Prenatt) Varner and Jim were all ready to leave Press Club: m
poular. "The study whioh is most American way of life." S President—Pauline Sol Ida
Texas the other day when a new well was discovered on their oil ranch, Mart*
so they had to stay. Pat Curran is busy running around the country troublesome for me is science as Secretary - Treasurer —j
since ehe became head of>:the National I. R. c. Ceci Wert and her hus- I have had very little of it," she anna Cole Jm e
band, Dave, have a Shakespearean theater in New York. They had to observes. student Council Represents
forego the trip West because Ceci is currently playing Ophelia Jo Praeterlta: —Kay stefanick
Young is also in New York, replacing the late Pats Waller at the Copa. The voyage to the United States Art Editors- -Roxanna Downing Elementary Education &&&**
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was? very interesting for Frances. and Marianne Cole rury
I' i *es i d cu t M al C. O D O B J
Poor Marion Hughes is still serving her term for snatching men's She flew from Formosa to Hong Secretary—it osemary _ _^oCflW
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toupees. Jeanne (FarreU) Koch, Ruth Lauler, Dot Roth and Dee Business Manager—Mary Jaoh Treasurer—Mary Ann flctt'1 j
Kong and then traveled by boat imczyk Student Council Represent*
(Rudzmsk.) Gorney have stayed in Erie since Mercyhurst days. Jeanne the remainder of the Journey, Up- —Mar J or ie Curamiskey j
to wishing for a forty-eight hour day so she can take care of her fam- on arriving in the states she spent Mercladt
ily as well as the gift shop. Ruth is physical therapist at the Vets Hos- several days in Des Moines visit- Associate Editor—Jean Drou Kappa Omicron Phi:
pital, and Dot is personal secretary to the manager of the Koehler Bot- ing heri brother, Robert, wholis a hard President Doris Moore |
1
tling Co. Dee is an elementary teacher now, and writes that for their Secretary—Marilyn Ha** 1
graduate of the University of Treasurer—Mawaret an*
spring activity she taught the children how to "skip" rope, | Minnesota. Assistant Editors—Mary Ann
Hayes and ponna Byers .Sodality;
Thls c n s r t h e Merc
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more years will bring? rtwrst Class of '52. I wonder
u u w what
w n a x ten
len Vice Prefect—Ann Mohr j
Frances spent many hoursl in Business Manager—Rita Shana-
wondering about her new class* Secretary—Barbara Kiel"cnw
han Treasurer—Lorraine n«i j