Character Types Vary

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Vol XXXI, No. 7

MERC1AD MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA. April. 1960

Army Major Next SC \Leader Su Hall

Visits Hurst
Major Alvera Hamlyn, AMSC,
of the Second u. s. Army Medi-
cal Service Personnel Procure-
ment Division, will visit the
campus on April 6 and will ad-
dress the assembly? at 12:45. The
purpose of her visit is to speak to
the students about fthe oppor-
tunities for professional education
offered by the U. S. Army Medi-
cal Specialist Corps.
The Army Medical Specialist
Corps is an all-officer corps com-
posed of dietitians, physical ther-
apists and occupational thera-
pists. Qualified! college graduates
may be ? commissioned as Second
Lieutenants to 'participate in
these programs. The courses are
<t
-and a country rose!" says Mr. Bingley (Ron Doyle) as he approved by the American Dietetic
notices Jane (Lillian Egnot). It was love at first sight! Elizabeth Association and the Council on
(Kathy Reid) and Darcy (Don Kazmaier) seem bored with it all. Medical! Education and also Hos-
Spring brings many good and only shows through inj her secret pitals of the American Medical
enjoyable things into everyone's adoration of Darcy. Association.
life. One of these things which it Jane, portrayed toy Lillian Eg-
will bring to Mercy hurst campus nct. is the second daughter of
is the play, Pride and Prejudice, this family. A sweet and pretty
which will! be presented in the young lady, she characterizes the
School Plans
Little Theatre May 6, 7, land 18, society of the eighteenth century.
by Mercyhurst College Dramatic The third and youngest daugh- Two Dances
Society. This is£ a sentimental ter is Lydia. who is dramatized Gannon C o l l e g e announces
comedy of the eighteenth cen-j by Bonnie McQough. This I girl is plans for two dances which will
tury, centered on the Bennet a typical teenager of any century. take place during the month of
family. She is iloud and boisterous; and April.
Mrs.l Bennet, ruler off the Ben- she is also a very independent
The Student Council will spon-
net household, is played by Lolly thinker.
Lockhart. This woman is flighty, Darcy, played! by Don Kaz- sor the annual Eight Ball on
fluttery, and scatterbrained. Her maier, is the gentleman seeking April 23 fromi 9 to 1 at Rainbow
main interest is marrying off her Elizabeth's hand in marriage. Gardens. $ || Sy
three daughters, accounting for Darcy is proud and extremely
%
States Ideas And Plans
Newly elected Student Council
President Su Hall recently set
forth her ideas of the organization
and listed plans for next year. She
describes Council as an "organi-
zation of the students! by the
students and for the students. It
is to promote harmony between
the administration and the stu-
dents whileI serving us as a gov-
erning board." SC, Su revealed
in an assembly, "is you," and "is
only as vital and' active in gover-
ning as you are!"
In carrying out Council's pur-
pose, Su would like to see a mock
convention held with students and
faculty participating, . . . t w o
college days, more than one dis-
cussion day at which Mercyhurst
would be hostess, and . . . an
ambitious, working, and moving
Council . . ."
Su comes into] the office of
president well qualified because
of her experience on SC as chair-
man of the Policy Committee and
President of Dorm Council. Among
other!positions she!has held are:
freshman class vice-president,
A. A. secretary, sodalist counselor,
section editor for Praeterita, and a
Su Hall
counselor for freshman orienta-
tion. In high school Su was class president of Student Council add-
president for three years arid ing to her leadership experience,
Glee Club'Prepares Songs

April 30 is the date set for tb~

Fori Two Spring Concerts
her approval of any single young wealthy. He is prejudiced against Military Ball sponsored |by Scab-
man. the world and its attitudes. bard and Blade Military Fratern- I 1 CANISIUS CURA
Mr. Bennet, I portrayed by Bob Lady Catherine, an 4influential ity. The dance I will f be (held at R In keeping!with the practice of The annual CURA Concert will
Middleton, is temperamental and character, isjpersonified bySMary Gannon Auditorium from 9 to 1 take place in Buffalo on May 1
content to let his wife reign, until Jean Spaeder. Mr. Collins hops with music by Vic Savelli. I exchanging * concerts with Ca-
$ in Kleinhans| Music Hall. The
he must step in and put his foot at her word. John Bailey plays nisius College,ijthe Mercyhurst
down. the sissifiedi preacher who adds Intermission of the dance will Glee Club willl travel to Buffalo Glee Club of Mercyhurst will par-
Elizabeth will be played by the comedy relief to the play. be highlighted J by» the perf orm- on April 30.i IIP tlcipate in the concert singing the
Kathy Reid. Though haughty at Others in the cast are Connie ance of the Scabbard a and Blade best selections presented through-
| times, she is understanding and Prank, Bonnie Osinski, Mary Saber Team, the Pershing Rifles, On arrival in the city, the girls out the year. The songs are repre-
often called upon to give advice. Anne Samuelson, Cammie Kwo- and the commissioning off the are invited to enjoy a social gath- sentative of Jmany different areas
She reads scientific novels which lek, Marilyn Millard, Mary Ann 1960 Co-ed chosen by members of ering followed by a dinner for the of music. The lively "Dance of
are characteristic of men and the Storey, Janet Ladley, SuelCutter, ROTC. members of both choral groups. Spring," a Spanish Imelody, will
advancements of the eighteenth Barbara Kraus, and Evelyn Mc- Colored pictures! will beftaken After^ dinner, the students will
century. Not interested! in mar- Lean with Ron Doyle, Jim Moske. i sung, followed by a song of
riage at the present, her pride Dave Beyer, and Jim Martin. for a fee of $.25. prepare forlthe concert.| |
praise, "Blessed Art Thou," and
Both schools have selected |a ajjlyric similar In sentiment, "Let
Questionnaire Returns Offer Suggestions wide variety of numbers! Among There rBe 'Peace." An a capella
the choices of the f Mercyhurst number, the gay "Peter Piper/*
A questionnaire circulated by Praeterita as a memory book and ing" and "staging" pictures. Only
Olee Club J. are such favorites as, has been chosen as well. Each of
the Praetcrita staff recentlyl at- intend to use it in the future as eight questionnaires voted to sub- •Let There Bet Peace," "Peter the other colleges will also pre-
tempted! to ascertain student a reference source for faces, stitute a special graduation issue Piper," a novelty tune, and "Such sent a select group of songs.
opinion regarding the size and names, addresses, and informa- of the|Merciad|in place of Prae- Lovely* Things." Religious works After this concertja dance will
cost of the yearbook. Of the 137 tion. Copy on the whole is read terita. Three students expressed will also ibe .{presented, including
questionnaires returned,! 126 fav- by most students. Particular com- agreement with the idea that a be held for the members of tne
the simple and |reverent "Jesu
ored keeping Praeterita :> as is. ments were made on the year- scrapbook would be more effec- glee clubs and those of the audi-
Rex; Admirabills" by Palestrina
Questions were necessitated by book's advertising powers as it is ence who care to attend.
tive and less expensive than the and "Blessed Art Thou" based on
the increase in production costs displayed in the home and shown yearbooks words taken from the Bible. On It has been the custom of the
to publish an annual. to friends and relatives. Adver- theflighter side of the program colleges in the ^Lake Brie region
tising names are glanced at but Suggestions for future Prae-
Each student is billed $10 for are "Bali Hai" from South Pacific to present a concert! each year
the ads are not read thoroughly. terita included an increase in andlthe haunting, lyrical "Where for the benefit of the NFCCS.
her yearbook. The deficit between
Advertising pages with {pictures price if necessary to maintain the or When" by Richard Rogers. The ^ name given to the annual
production cost, which has ranged
attract readers. yearbook, larger pictures with The program may be closed with presentation, the CURA Concert,
since 1947 from $14 to $19 per
copy, and income is met by so- less! copy, specification by clubs the collegiate "Halls offlvy," sung is taken from the Catholic Uni-
Because present printing con-
liciting patrons and advertisers, by the combined choral groups. versityi Relief Association. Some
tracts of Praeterita require that as to the number of pictures they
charging § campus organizations copy and pictures be submitted {Following the concert, a dance of the colleges that participate
want taken of membership, elim-
for pictures, etc. Praetcrita ques- about March 1 for publication in will beiheldjat Canisius for the are:j»Niagara University, Canisius.
ination of "military-like" class members* of| both college Olee St. Bonaventure, Gannon, Rosary
tioned the validity of this ex- June, activities from March until
penditure and its overall value to pictures, lowering the price by Clubs. The girls Swill then, return Hill, D'Youville, Villa Maria, and
June are omitted. Students seem
the student body. to agree with the current prac- publishing a|less expensive!book, to their hotel tog Test for the Nazareth. Last year Mercyhurst
tice of using activities pictures and a scholarship award for year- CURA Concert to be presented became a part of this enjoyable
The majority of Mercyhurst *
tradition.
students who responded accept from previous years and "predict- book editorship. the next day.
 April, I960
I*«ge Two TH E MERCIAD

Lumen Christi TJeai Sclifoi

"LET US REJOICE . . . enlightened with
the brightness of our eternal King, let us
feel that jthe darkness of the whole world
is dispersed." >
If we understand the full meaning and
symbolism ins the Easter Vigil [we cannot
help but rejoice, f £
j' The ceremony* starts with the blessing of
the new fire which "inflames us with
heavenly desires so that we may come with
pure minds to the feast of perpetual light."
The priest blesses the Paschal Candle
which is Christ, Our Lord, who in a few
hours will rise from the dead, and awaken
all the faithful with Him. %*
Inscribed on the Candle are a cross to re-
mind us of the Passion, the first and last
letters of the Greek alphabet which tell us
that Christ is the Beginning and the End,
and the year to tell us that time and the
ages belong to Christ.
As the priest lights the Candle, our hearts
are lightened by the words, "May the light
of Christ I in glory |rising again dispel the
darkness of heart and mind."
The procession, led by the deacon carry-
ing the lighted candle, slowly enters the
church darkened as the world is darkened by
sin. The procession stops three times as the
deacon sings out "Lumen|Christj," announc-
ing the arrival of Christ.
As we light our candles and give the light
to our neighbor we are reminded" that as we
spread the Light of Christ It is not diminish-
ed but rather intensified within us.
Cooperation \Needed
Criticizing socialites from Mercyhurst and
Villa with their male counterparts at
Gannon had one less complaint to register
the week-end of March 27. They couldn't
moan about Hhe lack of "things to do." That
Sunday saw a full schedule of worthwhile
activities at all three schools with' an N.S.A.
Area Meeting at Mercyhurst in the after-
noon, plus Shakespeare's COMEDY OF
ERRORS at Villa and Gannon's Lay Mis-
sionary Forum. Because of the multitude of
events, the N.S.A. meeting suffered a last
minute cancellation. Sunday night the con-
fusion continued with! our glee club's an-
nual production coinciding with Villa's
MACBETH. It is hoped the newly-formed In-
tercollegiate Committee will prevent such
conflict from appearing on next year's
calendar. t ing to open, but they receive no
No More Radicals?
We of Mercyhurst have been challenged!
In his article, "No More Radicals," in the
March 19 issue ofI America, A ndrew M.
Greeley says that we think only of beer, talk
only of sex, and want only to get married.
He adds, "The young people of the 1960's
may drink too much and may be much more
relaxed about sexual talk;'"if 'not sexual
morality, but at heart they are died-in-the
wool conservatives. To those who believe
that it is the function of the young- to dream
dreams and to inject new life into a tried
society, this is a disturbing situation."
TV "Specials," Concerts
Highlight April Fare
By Mary Loo Stadter
That all important budget seems to enter into every phase of
college life. Fortunately, we can enjoy fine entertainment that is
easy on the pooketbook.
Television
It costs only the flick of a nob to turn the television set to WICU
on April 10, at 8 p.m. to see Our American Heritage featuring "Mil-
lionaire's Nite." "Mark Twain's America" is to be televised April 22
from 8:30 to 9:80 p.m. April 24 brings us "The Hour of Great Mys-
teries"'from 10 to 11 p.m. Then, on May 2, at 9:30 p.m., Hallmark
Hall of Fame presents "Captain Brassbound's Conversion."
Not to be outdone in exciting entertainment, television station
WSEE presents "Di Dooley Tells His Story" on Thursday, April 7, at
8:30. This is the, actual report of a doctor who developed oanoer
- while working among the natives
[ of Africa, and having undergone
surgery, plans to return to his
As W e See It work. April 10 is highlighted by
"A Salute to the American The-
ater"—a tribute to its history and
YOUR EDITORS THINK: outstanding! performers. Maurice
. . . We all need a vacation—How Chevalier stars in "Invitation to
about April 8 through! April Paris" on April 27*from lojto 11
18? pP.m.
YOUR EDITORS REMIND:
The Erie
Music
Philharmonic closes
. . . Saturday sleepers of {classes
on April 23. % its season In first-rate fashion
April 26-27 with guest soloist
YOUR EDITORS WISH: Theodore Uppmiann, baritone
. . . All students and the faculty ! from the Metropolitan Opera.
of Mercyhurst a "Joyous
And now for the splurge! The
Easter."
YOUR EDITORS [RECOMMEND:
Metropolitan opera Company will
present nightly* performances the Senate. They were: 1) the voting right of
. . . A holy Holy Week. week of April 25 at the Cleveland
Auditorium. Among the operas to
YOUR EDITORS CONGRATU- be featured are: Mozart's "Miar-
rlage of figare," April 29, Puc-
LATE : I posedly mature,
. . . Susan Avery - 1060 - 1061 cini's "Madame Butterfly," April
Vice-Presl- 30, and* Verdi's "La fTra-viata," toting cots into the Senate
First Regiona l
dent. May 1.
An Ounce Of{Etcetera
by Elaine Curtis
The bright sun looks like Easter, begin to look forward longingly
but the air feels like Christmas. to a summer at the shore—beach
The buds on the trees are strain- parties, song fests, swimming in
the ocean, and summer romances.
encouragment from j the heavens.
Spring is here.
But spring is coming, we know.
We can! tell by the talk • of new Yes, spring is here, but! summer
is only coming, and the applica-
hats and next year's officers. The
spring production is underway; tion blanks and dreams must still
be sandwiched between term pa
we can tell by the buzz of re-
hearsal, rehearsal. The air is pers and overdue assignments.
filled with talk of comprehen-
sives—the finals to end all finals. One side of the desk is heaped
with reference boks and the other
The mailman carries away Job with stacks of note cards. A pool
applications by the dozen. You of light falls in the center, where
look for a job that might guide a space has been cleared.!Neatly
the course of your life or only written, on appropriately conser-
provide excitem ent (and money!) vative stationery, we read, "Dear
for at summer, That's the surest Mr. Smith: I would) like to ap-
sign of all that spring is here. We ply " Spring is here!
What's the rush? I refer to the increasing-
trend among Mercyhurst students to rush
from a class almost before it's over. Five
minutes before the bell, books are neatly
stacked, sometimes gathered in the girl's
arm as she sits, ready to l print foi the door
at the first sound of the bell. Glasses are
snapped shut in their cases, pens are capped,
and an undercurrent of department shuffle
is entirely evident.
Common courtesy asks that a class wait
for dismissal from a professor. The final
notes of his lecture should not be given to
students half-way to the cafeteria I
Once a girl literally plows her way to the
door, leaving tramped-on toes and dropped
bonks in her wake, what does it profit her?
She is either swallowed up in the college
hall crowd or runs to a lunch line that is
t hree miles long anyway I
Perhaps we should all think a little on
those wise words from Scripture — the first
shall be last! and the last shall be first I
I (-\ Mary Lou Kelly
m^ Senior
"More Matter,
Less Art"
Recently, the early morning hours found
Capitol Mill not only blazing luminously but
also verbaceously as Southern Senators fill-
•bust ered over 1 he Civil Rights issue.
The measure contained two important con.
flicts which produced a mass hysteria in the
the Negro and 2) school integration. *
Although the issue at stake was vital, the
Senators made the logical debate necessary
for a suitable conclusion a farce. Our sup-
capable leaders were seen
Chamber to listen
to powerful orators vociferate on irrelevant
issues for long periods of time. Clad in bed-
room slippers andfrequently ^trying to sup-
press early morning yawns, they be* in to
try to solve this dilemma in the light of
justice.
The bill which the House succeeded in
passing i 1 now charged by lawyers as being
of doubtful legality. An amendment to
ascertain legality would necessitate its going
back (ofthe House where it will probably be
tabled until next session
Does one solve a problem by avoiding it
with inane speeches ? Today the United
States is looked upon by millions as the pos-
sessor of political responsibilities. Since this
controversy is similar to issues harassing
other nations, they were awaiting the result
of a mature, responsible people.
But what sort of bill could one expect to
get passed by groggy leaders—toothbrushes
in their mouths—interrogating one another
about the weight by avoirdupois of the bills
contained in the Civil Rights Tssue.
It is time American Senators exhibited
some of the leadership and statesmanship
they do possess by squarely facing problems
with open minds in logical debate. Only then
can just decisions be reached,- *

Exercise Rights!
t /

The author lists examples of formerly

active" organizations which have fallen by
the wayside because we are not interested in
them. Y. C. S. is mentioned among move-
ments which have lost their fire. We don't
even gel excited about sports — witness the
poor attendance at high school and college
football and basketball games, and the pre-
dominance of adult fans among those, who
do attend. IL
Giving us a final stab, Mr. Greeley says
tliat we know we're apathetic and if some
one attacks us for being indifferent, we "take
a few neat notes, applaud politely, ask some
intelligent questions, and -then wend (our)
way back to (our) comfortable homes."
1 Donahue, Gail Gleason, Nancy Hall, Sheila Himes, Mary Lou cracy. We can change our government for
Can we rise to this challenge •? Do we dare
to "dream dreams?" Are we concerned only
with obtaining a secure little niche;in sub'
urbia, or do we want to really do something,
with our lives—something big and different!
Potential radicals, arise and be counted!
OAO Published Monthly The advantages of the American system
of democracy was recently demonstrated on
a local level In the controversy over the spur
jltk THE'MERCIAD route off the New York-Ohio Thruway. Due
to the protest of an organized group of Erie
»SFss^ Mercyhurst College, Erie^ Pa. residents against a spur coming down Route
Editor 3.™ ™ ,._-^L.>_^.._—,.^«- Theresa Proulx 97, the proposed route was changed. The
new route will he longer but will not pass
Associate Editor . •^^.---•^--A-'-S- ._.*2£^L, Mary Anne Koss through choice residential areas, thus cut-
Assistant Editors «...«^—--.—*~^» - Anne Marie Lepkowskl, ting condemnation costs. Both the concern-
' Virginia Rossonl, Carolyn Sohehrer ed residents and tax-payers at large will
benefit.
Business Manager — «-^.__*«.*£.. J i . . Agnes Slracusa
Photography L*i-—***?-* —.*i -!_-4SH-""..__
a
^ ^ Grreen This instance should serve as a clear re-
Contributors ,.~_, Sue Avery, Peggy Baldwin, Joan Bye, Bert minder of our power as free men in a demo-
Kelly, sondra Konkoly, Joan Kostolansky, Carol Kreh. Lolly the better or selfishly waste public time,
\:£'' Lockhart, Bonnie McGough, Evle McLean, Adele Ontko, Bonnie funds, and opportunities for advancement of
Oslnski, Paula SampSori, Agnes Siracusa Mary stark, Marg our free system of government. If We place
> ''Topping. ; •• • our self-interest above city or nationwide
advancement, we do not deserve the right
to keep our democracy.
 April, I960
THE MERCIAD Page Three

CLUB MODERATORS
Plan to Attend Key Word - C o o p e r a t i o n '
Conventions in recent months has been "clubs." In themselves, clubs have been
one of the most widely discussed topics on the Mercyhurst Campus

During April, teachers and stu
dents will travel to other cities and
states to take part in conventions.
April 5 to 13 the American
Chemical Society is holding a
convention in Cleveland. Discus-
sions will toe centered on new de-
velopments in the fields of crimin-
ology, metalurgy, and chemical
warfare.
In Harrisburg IRC members will
participate in a model apolitical
convention on April 7,18, 9. They
win present a plank on the "U.S.
Foreign Policy Toward Indepen-
dent Africa" to be discussed first
at section meetings, then at the
General Assembly.
Sister M. Esther plans to a I bend
a convention oi the National
Catholic Education Association in
"Aw, come on!" Annie Lepkowski begs her roommate, Shirley Chicago on April 19 to 22. The
Banic. Pat Wehle tries to drag: Shirley out of her chair as Bert theme will be "Emphasis or Ex-
Donahue attempts to take tier book away. They want their spring cellence."
fever to infect her too as they head for the tennis courts.
English Club members will par-
ticipate in the 17th Annual Sipring
U n
Balmy Spring Grips Symposium of the Catholic Rena-
scence Society in Pittsburgh on
April 18 and 19fDiscussion will be
based on the theme, "The Conoept
The Mercyhurst' Campus of Christendom."
Faculty members Sister M.
Spring has pulled aside the soft, white blanket of snow covering deMonfort and) Sister M. Regina,
the Mercyhurst campus, revealing to the long-suffering, winter-weary will attend a convention of the
students the lush, sweet-smelling, springtime mud.
Pennsylvania Business Education
Many McAuley residents are being lulled to sleep by the raging Association at the Indiana State
torrent outside their windows.
Teachers College in Indiana,
With the first spring breezes, dormitory residents threw open Pennsylvania, on April 23.
their windows to admit the cool,
fresh, spring air, while radiators
raised the room temperatures to a
balmy 120 degrees.
S I G N Views Africa's eeas
thoroughly investigated and the inquiry is now centered laround club
moderators, club of 1 leers, and club members. I
In a recent survey of club moderators and students the following
opinions were reoeived on the question, "What do you think the po-
sition of olub moderator entails?"
I think the olub moderator should be a oo-ordinator, but should
give only restrained guidance.
Club moderators should be willing to give advice if necessary, but
allow the student freedom in deciding whether or not to follow it.
. . . to make sure the meetings are well planned and well or-
ganized and to offer suggestions if asked. f
. . . should be an invisible guiding hand, appearing only when
•{ the abilities, of the students are
not adequate.
Art Exhibit . . . to supervise all the ac-
tivities, ohaperone activities, see
The annual Mercyhurst art that officers fulfil duties.
show which (began on April 3 will . . . the students should do
continue throughout the month in all the planning. Then the plan
the Erie Public Museum. This ex- should be okay'd by the moder-
1 libit, does not follow the pattern ator.
of previous years, instead- of rep
resentative work from all classes, From these various opinions, it
the show will be confined to the can be seen that the position of
art done by Junior and senior oil moderator of a olub is understood
groups.
by the students and the moderat-
ors—it is the Job of the moderator
Approximately fifty pictures are to guide and advise. The ideas,
being shown. They include rep- the planning, and the carrying out
resentational, abstract, and non- of the olub duties is dependent
objectlve free form. upon the leadership of the olulb
The museum, on 6th and Chest- officers and the co-operation of
nut Street is open Tuesday the club members.
through Saturday from 10 a.m. till
5 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 till It: was agreed by all questioned
that if the officers, members, and
5 p.m. It is closed! on Monday.
moderators blended their whole-
The public is invited to view hearted efforts, each and every
the various oil pieces which rep- club meeting could not help but
resent a section of the Mercy- prove to be of interest and value
hurst ', art department. to all.

An urgent three-point program for Americans to help Africa's

(
Speaking of spring breezes, Mc- struggle to join the modern world'is called for by The Sign. National
Auley residents now ' find that Catholic Monthly, in its April issue.
with a good tailwind they can!
make it to classes in less than (1) Build a stronger relationship with Africa by trying to {under-
half the time. This situation has stand the continent's diverse parts, by cleaning up {the U. 8. race
been helped |j along by the fact problem and by giving economic help through capital Investments, and
that they no longer have to wear by sending abroad more technical experts. (2) Launch a program—
parkas and snows hoes, now that even a crusade—for scholarships for Africans to U. S. Catholic colleges
Erie temperatures have climbed to so that their countries can benefit from articulate spokesmen trained
almost 25 degrees. in a religious environment. (3) Encourage young, apostolic Americans,
who are equipped in a profession
Studying has become a thing of or craft, to go to Africa as lay
the past. Students find that their Betty Lu Wins missionaries; the need for doctors,
nurses, teachers, engineers, and
time can be more profitably
Journalists is desperate.
spent .walking to Art's, walking
across campus, or walking up and
Assistantship
Initiative and hard w o r k "This help is urgent," says The
down the halls. throughout her college career Sign, "because Africa is vulnerable
have proven rewarding for Betty to s e c u l a r i s m , Communism
With the first glimmer of sun- and Moslemlsm." "The fast spread
Lu Dorsogna, daughter of Mr. and
light that finds its way to Mercy- Mrs. Amos Dorsgna, of Pittsburgh, of Islam in Africa," the magazine
hurst, the sun-bathers rush to the Pennsylvania. continues, "has escaped the scru-
deck porches, sweep away the Betty Lu has been granted an tiny of world opinion. There are
snow, and begin the annual, des- assistantship for $1300 at Boston 90 million Moslems In Africa, and
College in Chestnut Hill, Massa- for every 10 Africans converted
perate race to win the coveted from paganism, Islam wins seven
title of "First-in-My-Gang-with- chusetts. Aided by this award, she
will earn her Master's Degree in and Christianity only three."
a-Tan." Teachers, seeing their guidance and counseling while she
students looking almost healthy, assists various professors in their Black Africa is leaping from the
fear that they have been given class duties for 12 hours each neolithic to the nuclear age," the
magazine says. ".Now is the time
too little work, and so the assign- week. for us to shake off our cliche ap-
ments are doubled and tripled. It was through her experience i>roach to a continent afire and
as a students counselor for Fresh- study it beneath its superficial-
Bridge has given way to Hop- man Orientation and as a C.C.D. ities."
scotch and Jump-rope. Students teacher that Betty Lu
came interested in guidance wo> k.
find that nothing eases the ten- After obtaining her degree, she in-
first be-
"The Church,j remains the most
sions of the day like a good game tends to teach elementary school potent force for good on the con-
of "Ice-Cream—Soda—Ginger Ale for a few years and eventually tinent.?; On her success in reach-
enter the field of counseling.
ing and influencing the remaining
Lucky girl!
Next time one of her dates bring up the Schlcawig-
—Pop" after classes. 85 - million pagans—the race will
• Betty Lu. an elementary edu- be over within ten years— depends Holsteln question, she'll really be ready for him.
In the springtime a young cation major and psychology mi Africa's glory orl disaster."
man's fancy lightly turns to nor, has been engaged in a variety Ready for that test tomorrow, too . . . if that bottle of
thoughts of Mercyhurst, and a of extra-curricular activities dur- In adddtion to His Eminence Coke keeps her as alert tonight as it does other people.
rash of afternoon dates breaks ing her four years of college; Cardinal Laurian Rugambwa, of
including Sodality, Student Coun- Tanganyika, the first Negro Car-
out.
cil, Elementary Education Semi- dinal in the history of the Roman
The climax of ""Springtime at nar, Y.C.S.r Athletic Association, Catholic Church, The Sign notes Bottled under authority of
Mercyhurst" comes, when the stu- a n d C C. D. She is listed in Who's that there are now 30 Negro bish- The Coca-Cola Company by
dents are. treated to ani exciting Who in American Colleges and ops, 2,000 Negro priests, and 5,000
Universities, and is now Student Negro sisters serving the conti-
week of 'rehearsals, ceremonies, nent's 24 million Catholics. ERIE COCA-COLA-MOTTLING COMPANY
and final examinations. Council ipresi d e n t.
 Page Foil* TH E M E R C I A D April, 1960

Various Spiritual Books Otter Sports News

By Barb Spinelli
At the March meeting, Miss Do-
Thought For Lenten Meditation lores Patrizio presented awards to
AA members who had accumulat-
By Carol Kreh Day Christ Died, by J. A. Bishop, ed* sufficient points last year,
During this period of penance will appeal especially to those who Points were compiled by partici-
and contrition preceding Easter, enjoy reading novels. Bishop pre- pation in club sports and activ-
ities.
the most glorious celebration of sents the events of the most mem-
Awards
the Church year, there is no better orable day in the 'history of the The awards committee, com-
way to catch the Lenten spirit" world in delightful narrative form posed of Ellie Roberts, chairman,
than by reading a good spiritual for enjoyment and enlightenment. Judy Foley, Kit Temple, and Ann
book. Although the basic events of the Durfy, chose new awards this
story were drawn from the synop- year. Foi 50 points, girls receive
Oaryll Houselander, the British a charm for a necklace; 75 points
tic Gospels, the Kirkus Bulletin
author well-known for her appeal- merit a silver charm bracelet; 125
says that the author's presenta- points, a wlndbreaker; and 150
ing work, The Reed of God, has
tion "would ailmost make one feel points,? a sweater.
also written and) illustrated,
that the greatest story ever told Those award'Sd charm bracelets
among other books, one entitled
was here being told for the first are: Mary Bescher, Betty Lu Dor-
The Way of the Cross, which dis- sogna. Mary Jean Fererrl, Son(ha
time. . . Here is a book to deepen
cusses each of the stations of the Konkoly, Gretchen M&'lley, Barb
and strengthen faith, to inform
Cross- w^h a deep meditative in- Spinelli, and Steffie Stefanski.
our mindsjandi our emotions." Recipients oflcharms are: Sissy
sight into thetn significance.
Through her description the read- Finally, possibilities of spiritual Natili. Sheila Quinn, and Cathy
Srbic.
er may watch the painful progress reading are found in various texts Bridge
of Christ from the judgment seat used in theology classes. An ex- Bridge is a popular indoor ac-
of Pilate to the tomb in the Gar- ample of this is Theology and tivity and the AA is attempting
den of Olives, while receiving a Sanity by P. J. Sheed. This book to assist those interested in mas-
contains a theological discussion tering the game. Miss Patrizio
deeper appreciation and under-
of various aspects of life: dis- spoke to the club about the fund-
standing of His Passion. Sign amental! principles of the game.
covery of God and revelation, goal There is no subject so dear to the heart of a woman In the Spring-
Magazine praises her ability to At the April meeting AA hopes time as fashion. And nothing can transform the gray days to bright
combine "psychological, theologi- in the universe, and' practicality of
to have as speaker, Mrs. Dorothy blue like a perky new hat or frosty white gloves!
cal, lyrical, and dramatic elements dogmatic theology. She p to, an experienced* bridge The experts say Spring, 1960, promises to be the most colorful
while speaking to the reader alone The wealth of inspiration and player. fashion season in a decade. Such color; "innovations" as red lilac,
through both logic and intuition in Reminder papaya, pineapple, brass-yellow, and pale jade will be seen, lots of
insight*offered by these books is " color-wlth-color."
this 'indwelling' book." All points must be handed in by
no further away than your col- April 6 for awards for the year But the happiest news note is the ^return of white—the "no-color"
Another fascinating book, The lege library shelf. 1959-1960. trend, in.addition to muting brighter colors, it will cause greens and
taupes to go neutral. White will al-
Students Tell Summer Plans: so solo in coats, suits, dresses, hats,
and accessories. It's newsy to have
Merc Girls a full white outfit! with a few
touches in black.
Travel, Work, and \Marriage The shapes of spring include the
Books, pens, dorms, even friends are temporarily abandoned when
Mercyhurst girls part for a summer of fun—fun even in work. Though
Are TalkingAbout long stemmed coat, the waist-y
suit, short 4jacket suits, variable
waists and hats that stand tall.
shadowed by mountains of snow, plans are already developing for the MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT: Snow in spring Rumor has it that the full skirt is
coming vacation. . . . Sister Pius's recovery . . . "Oh no! Not an unblessed cafeteria!" on its way in.
Several freshmen, sophomores, and juniors hope to spend the summer . . . Mercyhurst Standard Time . . . ping-pong tables or trampolines?
at the New Jersey shore, sunning, swimming, and! working occasionally . . . Comprehensives . . . spring drama production, Pride and Prejudice Milady's coiffure will sport the
as waitresses at a few of the many resort|hotels. Sue Hall and Elaine . . . the Senior-Alumnae luncheon . . . C. C. D'ers great job . . . sum- bright white fez, straw roller, or
Curtis plan to renew the friendships and joys found at the shore last mer plans . . . spring concerts'. . . well-articulated speech students beret this Spring. Neat white
summer. Lynn Larocca, Delcres Travaglini, Emily Christie, Coleen Mc- •
| Lenten resolutions . . .
a
gloves are a hold-over and em-
Cafferty, and Kit Reese are looking forward to «fcheir first summer in I MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE LAUGHING ABOUT: It's Bus-to* broidered' flowers add a feminine
New Jersey. Pittsburgh Time again! . . . Grade and rabbits . . Fi-Gi's . . . Jeannie touch.'} Pale bags and pale shoes
"Kennedy" Fitzgerald . . . Sports in the dorms Tennis on third floor are further complimentary notes.
Office, bank, and sales work will occupy others as Patsy Sue will be Egan and roller derby on first floor McAuley . 1 Penny washes HER
found at an i i m p r e s s i v e desk in the bank, and} Pat Mc- Patent^ leather is always chic.
floor with Coke . . . "Should we build a bridge or dig a tunnel?" . . . The squared-off heels and toes
Mullen will resume her sales work at AMj&A's. S o c i o l o g y Cecil B.'s life: one big blur of activity . . . Gayle's empty letter*. . . and brown stacked leather heels
m a j o r Liz P i l i c k y h a s ~ Easter bunny . . . Dr. D. vs. ZaZa . • . April Fool's Day. are definitely new. The ever-pres-
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT: Mercyhurst girls
an opportunity to put her study
into I practice at Cannonsburg Alumni Fetes . . . elections . . . Mary wants to join the "club" . , j . madras-plaid
turtle neck dickies . . . Sophomore class dwindles still':> more—Wanda
ent white touches and bits of fab-
ric will also accent footwear.
Home for Girls near Pittsburgh,
while Ann Durfy will learn social Clas of 1960
s and Sylvia's rings . . . counting the days 'till Easter vacation J. . Pat's
future invasion of Notre Dame . . . "I can't.;find my name on the din-
An interesting flower note. . .
violets reign in fashion this
work at the probation office in Formal reception of the senior ner list" . . . thirty-one new Sodallsts . . .fpopularity of bridal fashion year. . . a 1 perfect opportunity to
Niagara Falls. Camp counsellors class of 1960 into the Mercyhurst shows . . . weekends in New York City. compliment hazy violet hosiery,
will be active again this summer, College Alumnae Association? is MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE WONDERING ABOUT: Saturday soft blue scarves. All in all, after
scheduled for Saturday, April 30. classes—or five classes and then the Eight Ball? . • A miscalculations a long hard winter, Spring is cer-
and Marilyn Millard is anticipat- tain to be a season full of fashion
Present at the reception will be on math major's roses . . . What? no such thing as instinct? . . . G-K's
ing her work at the Jewish Day Girl Scout Cookies .1 . Docs PRAETERITA win or loose? . . . student surprises and "femme fatales."
Camp in Youngstown Miss Ann Deckop, National Presi- apathy, or near-elimination of many activities.
dent of the Alumnae Association,
Marriage is on the agenda for
national officers, and presi- r
many Mercyhurst girls, and Jean
Kreh, Gayle Cummings, Jane j
dents and members of the local "Your Satisfaction It ART 5
Canada, Sylvia Gatto, and Char- j
alumnae chapters. Our Pleasure" S BERNARD'S ICE CREAM BAR
lotte Weinert will be among the I A buffet luncheon will be served Since 1921 RESTAURANT
summer brides. in the dining room, starting at Luncheonette and (Magazines
French Creek, New York
1:30 p.m. Acting as official host-
Pat Whele and her family are esses for the occasion are Sisters 3709 Pine Avenue
planning a pleasure trip to Europe, M. Anne Francis and M. die Mont-
Photography Dining: Room Service Daily
while Wanda 1 Toth will have a fort, corresponding secretary and & Bridal Salon Dinners *• Sandwiches | -?j
two-week tour of the continent Portraits French Fries - Pizi
treasurer of the alumnae associ-
as part of her job with Dr. Bar-
ation, respectively. Wedding Gowns ALL LEGAL BEVERAGES YAPLE'S DAIRY
clay of Elrie. Other graduating Formal and Rooim for Hontere AND ICE CREAM BAR
seniors will ;be making J hectic Graduation Gowns
Burhenn's Pharmacy Hell for Rent
plans for the fall, and underclass- Store Hours Ice Cream
men will be storing up memories Corner Sltfc St. end Pioe Are B. T. LEPKOWSKI,
Daily 9 - 6 P. M.
to last through the year, as I Proprietor
Phone GL 6-7762 Mon., & Thurs. 9 - 9 We Make Our Own
Mercyhurst girls part for an- 444-46 W. 18 S t Telephone: *EL 5-4440 4026 Pine Avenue
Jltrle.
other summer. Phone GL 4-8274 Phone UN 6-2441