College Players Stage
Eliot's Classic D r a m a
Anticipation is running high
around the Little Theatre as the
College Players put the polishing
touches on their forthcoming pro-
duction, Murder in the Cathedral
by TJS. Eliot. The performance,
set for this Friday, Saturday and
Sunday at 8:15 pjn., marks the
first appearance v of Eliot's classic
drama In the Erie area.
Using the techniques of the
Greek tragedians, this play, under
Sr. M. Brigid's direction, portrays
the martyrdom of St. Thomas
a Becket, Archbishop of Canter-
bury. J. Barry T*urner, junior Eng-
lish major from Gannon, stars as
the Archbishop.
Four Tempters
The Archbishop's past is ex-
posed at one part in the play by
the Tempters. They present them-
selves to Becket and the first
Tempter, Charles Hoff, tries to lure
him?with memories of old sensual
pleasures.
The second Tempter, Bob White,
uses political power, while the
third, Bob Steele, uses rebellion.
The fourth Tempter, Bill Zimmer,
poses a more disturbing question:
he asks the Archbishop if he is
MERC1AD
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Vol. XXXIV, No. 2 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA.
Cultural Series Hosts Two Speakers:
Dr. McCoy Fr. Campion,
In accordance with American
Education Week, Dr. Raymond F.
McCoy, Ph.D., will be on the cam-
pus November 14 to lecture on
"Catholic Education Meets the
Challenge of Change."
Scheduled to speak on December
5 is Rev. Donald Campion, S. J.
The subject of his talk is, "The
Council—Instrument of Unity."
A seminar on Mater et Magistra,
Pope John's encyclical onjChris-
tianity and social progress, will
follow at a time to be announced.
Dr. McCoy
Dr. McCoy, internationally
known educator, is presently dean
of the Graduate School at Xavier
University in Cincinnati, Ohio. A
former president of the Catholic
Association for International
Peace, Dr. McCoy has served as a
member of the National Catholic
Education Association.
Representing the United States,
he attended international UNE-
SCO parleys in Paris, Lake Success
and Geneva, and Is currently a
member of the Advisory Commit-
tee on Voluntary Foreign Aid of
the International Cooperation Ad-
ministration.
Dr. * McCoy has written numer-
ous articles for professional jour-
nals and Is co-editor of a four-vol-
ume, high school Prose and Poetry
book. He lives with his wife and
six children in North College Hill,
p
Ohio. I Region.
Fr. Campion, S.J.
An associate editor of America*
Fr. Donald R. Campion, S.J.. ob-
tained his B.A. and M.A. degrees
from St. Louis University. Father
studied for the priesthood at
Woodstock College in Maryland,
falling into the sin of spiritual
pride through his own martyrdom.
Other cast members include
Chuck Font and Richard Connelly,
sharing the role of the herald, and
Tom Breese, Ronald Gorney and
John Nientemp, appearing as
priests and advisors to the Arch-
bishop.
Chorus of Women
One of the most important el-
ements in the play, taken directly
from Greek drama, is the Chorus
of the Women of Canterbury. The
Mercyhurst students in the chorus
are Binny Dashbach, Betsy Fog-
arty, Carolyn McCarthy, Mary El-
len DeFonzo, Mary Ann Oblinski,
Marcia Neumont, Peggy Hock,
Kathy McManus, Pat McCarty and
Marge Sechrist.
Making their ideas work behind
the scenes are Bill Zimmer, pro-
duction manager; Peggy Nawrocki,
stage manager; Evie McLean, stu-
dent director; Mike Winseck, tech-
nical director; Bob Pike, electri-
As a part of Mercyhurst's cul-
cian; Binny Dashbach, house man-
ager; Sr. Mary Gertrude, costume; tural program, a music student,
Tania Kwolek. make-up and Barry Mary Ann Graf, will present an
Turner, diction and interpretation. organ recital on December 9 at
and after ordination earned his
Ph.D. in sociology from the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania.
For several years before he Join-
ed the staff of America, Father
Campion was an instructor in
sociology at LeMoyne College in
Syracuse, N.Y.
Father is a member of the
American Sociology Association,
the American Catholic Sociology
Society, the Eastern Sociological
Society,!and the National Catho-
lic Social Action Conference.
Associated with the Conference
on Science, Philosophy and Re-
ligion, and a fellow of the Insti-
tute of Ethics, he has lectured in
the Institute for Religion and
Social Studies at the Jewish Theo-
logical Seminary of America.
. Regional Conference
To Take Place November 11
After the excitement of the
Harvest Moon Ball dies down and
the frustration caused by the three
books of chances is forgotten, peo-
ple begin I to wonder what else the
National Federation of Catholic
College Students, better known as
the NFCCS, does on campus.
This question and many others
will be answered* Sunday after-
noon, November 11. when Mercy-
hurst plays host to the second Re-
gional Conference of the Lake Erie
Students from Niagara, D'You-
ville, Rosary Hill, Canisius, Naza-
reth, and Mercyhurst colleges will
participate in discussions con-
cerning contemporary social prob-
lems, world events, and religious
topics.
Music Student Will Present 0ajU*devt
November
Afternoon] Concert in Chapel .
9—10—11—Murder in the Cath-
t
edral
3:00 p.m. The performance, open 11—NPCCS 'Regional Conference
to all Mercyhurst students and at Mercyhurst
their guests, will be in Christ the 14—Dr. McCoy "Catholic Educa-
King Chapel. tion Meets the Challenge of
Change"
The afternoon concert will in- Alumnae Card Party
clude the selections "Prelude and 16—Movie, Three Faces of Eve.
Fugue in O Minor" by Bach, 17—Gannon 8-BalM
"Chorale" also by Bach and "Suite
Gothique" by Boellman including
"Introduction," /'Minuet^ Goth-
ique," "Priere a^Notre-Dame" and
"Toccata."
Sodality Day of Recollection
18—Spaghetti Dinner
20—Thanksgiving vacation begins
26—Classes resume
29—Civil Service Exams
November 9, 1962 Also in the program are presen- December
tations of "Prelude a la. Messe 5—Fr. Campion, S J., "The Coun-
Orbls Factor" by Langlais, "Largo" cil-Instrument of Unity"
by Peeters and "Piece Heroque"
by Franck.
Seminar on Mater et Magis-
tra
8—Sodality Communion Break*
An additional feature will be an
a cappella ensemble comprised of
the following Mercyhurst students:
fast.J
9—Organ Recital /
Lee Stanford, Kathy McManus,
Kathy Levis, Donna Schleuter-
mann, Ronnie Sikora, Mary Mar-
garet Dill, Mary Ann Bova. Peggy
Newspaper Rates
Hock, Diane Marino, Dale De-
Dionisio and Janie Matjasko. ACP "First Class"
The Merciad, to the great joy of
six struggling editors, has received
CollegeSophs a First Class:-honor rating*from
the Associated Collegiate Press for
the second semester of the 1961-
Unite to Plan 62 school year.
This rating, compiled twice a
year, is based on national com-
Italian Dinner petition with colleges of the same
size which publish the same num-
Checkered table cloths, Italian ber of Issues per year. Only five
music and spicy hot spaghetti will other ACP affiliated college pap-
be the feature attraction at the ers in the Merciad category were
tri-collegiate sophomore spaghetti named as being First Class.
Fr. Campion, S. J. dinner planned for Sunday, No- This recent rating of 3100 total
vember 18. points as compared to the three
The sophomore classes at Gan-
non, Villa and Mercyhurst are un-
previous
3015
totals
proved
of 2470,
sufficient to
2705
merit
and
an
"Excellent" rating for the paper.
iting their efforts in planning,
cooking, and serving the dinner.
Later Sunday afternoon, the fi- Gannon's cafeteria and lounge
nal plans for the RegionaljCon- have been chosen as the setting
Editors Urge
gress will be made. This year's for this special soph event. The
Congress will be held at the Sher- dinner will be served from 4:30 to Program Ban
aton-Buffalo Hotel in Buffalo 6:30, followed by open lounge un-
from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. It prom- til 9:30 p.m. Each evening from 9:30 to 10
pjn., WLEU radio carries a pro-
ises to be not only profitable, but Theresa Lepkowski and Jeanne gram called "Dr. Mclntire." It
fun. More information will be Genung are co-chairmen of the
consists of a series of talks often
available after the meeting on No- foods committee. Tickets, designed concerning the Catholic Church,
vember 11. by Gigi Gruitza and printed by berating her clergy.
Both the conference and the Sue Laird, will be sold by Mary
congress are opportunities for any Fran Lyons and Sue Marker for In a time when the world is cry-
student to answer her question $1.00 apiece. Beth Hlinsky and ing for unity and for truth, this
about NF and/or to speak, as Cath- Karen Williams are handling pub- program can do nothing but cause
olic College students, on the corn- licity. great harm not only to the Church
temporary issues having world- but to all faiths. y
w i d e implications. Particularly Depending upon the success of The Merciad suggests that Mer-
since the conference is right on this event, the three classes have cyhurst students write letters to
our own campus, Mercyhurst stu- plans for a cultural get-together radio station WLEU asking it to
dents should make every effort to on all three campuses in the fu- discontinue carrying /this network
attend and state their ideas. ture. program.
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OUR READERS COMMENT

Fatima Holds Key to Cuban Problem
By Terry Spurrier U.S. over our bases throughout the world,
especially in West Berlin. However, Presi-
Student Questions Reasons
The tone of voice used by' newscasters
that day reflected urgent immediacy. The
unusual gravity with which they said, "Oc-
dent Kennedy refused to consider the offer
until the bases were removed from Cuba. For New Grading System
tober! 22,!1962" indicated that something Khrushchev tried another tactic: he ordered Dear Editor: tive minority, was the phenomen-
portentous was happening. The college atmo- the withdrawal of offensive weapons in Cuba This letter concerns the recent al interest the situation generated
sphere was laden with tension, solemnity, and the dismantling of missile bases there. change inlthe grading!system at on the part of the student body.
even anguish. One icould see the nervous Now "another" summit meeting is in^the Mercyhurst: it seems to me that We cannot help but question the
clenching and unclenching of hands, the in- offing. For a while at least, the crisis is past. :
this change is creating another responsibility of a group which is
creased use of ashtrays, the troubled eyes I War was imminent in the week of Oc- problem, rather that solving the aroused j only when the nation is
and subdued spirits, as the students pressed tober 22, 1962. We all saw that, and|we|were present one. on the brink of war. Is this "cam-
into the lounges to see the news reports, the scared because we realized then, more than When new systems were discuss- pus myopia" not unworthy of us
speeches at the U. N., the bulletins. ever before, that this war is going to be ours ed by the students last year, a as Christian, and supposedly in-
—our generation's. It's right in our laps — straight numerical system was telligent, well-informed college
President Kennedy's message on October "hot" or "cold"—and we're going'to have to suggested. The straight letter sys-
22 revealed to the £ world that we would no students?
fight it. There will be questions proposed by tem gives little indication to the Eileen Sullivan. YCS
longer tolerate the existing conditions in youth throughout! the country—youth who student as to where she stands.
Cuba that had resulted from Soviet aid in has always wanted! fast and sure results. Once again, there is a great dif-
the form of missile bases and offensive "What can we do?" we will ask. The answer Lack of Patriotism
ference between an 85 and-a 94. Dear Editor,
weapons. to that question lies in shrine at F'atima, in I feel (that the student body
When Khrushchev realized that he a | string of beads, in fifteen minutes every The past| few weeks have pre-
should be told the reason for the sented^ many trials to our?nation
couldn't make the U. S. look asinine this day. i change and have these reasons
time through the skillful use of propaganda, The Third World War will be a nuclear and to its ideals. The sophomore
explained.
he appeared to relent. He offered to "trade" one—an ^attribute to the great mind of man Y.C.S. group was amazed and em-
Mary Hammond barrassed to discover the absence
Cuba for Turkey, and it was clear then that who can think of such ingenious devices to
he had created the Cuban situation to serve as annihilate himself, i The Fourth will be of 1 patriotism in the lives of Mercy-
Cuban Crisis hurst students. This general lack
a bargaining table for negotiations with the fought with clubs. Dear Editor;i
of patriotism detracts immeasur-
The recent Cuban crisis has pro- ably from the ideal Catholic ed-
duced a number of interesting ef- ucation in America.
From the Garden hf Eve As They Say It fects on the Mercyhurst campus.
On the ^positive side were the
personal interest the students took
In order to help students be-
come more aware of their citizen-
By Evie McLean
Mr. Garvey: I realize that at in the situation and their genuine ship our group Swill sponsor flag-
Among the ruins of Grecian also enriched our culture. Bing- 8:25 it is {pretty difficult to he support of the president's action. raising every morning at 8:10 a.m.
theatres, along the shores of the ham, Rockwell, and Grandma passionate about anything. The way hhe students followed The flag will j be taken down at
Moses may not achieve the Euro- the news reports during this tense 4:45 p.m. each evening. Monday,
Cid,-3 around flower vendors in Frank Lloyd Wright: The only November 12, has been designated
pean ideal of sophistication! but period, formed a sharp contrast to
Parisian markets are found the they form the American ideal. The thing to do with Pittsburgh is as "Red, White, and^Blue Day."
notorious Amer- shapes and forms of Louis Sulli- abandon it. their usual apathetic regard for
the world beyond the Mercyhurst We are engouraging the recital of
ican "culture van and Prank Lloyd Wright il- Linda Scholl: Will Seess nev- the Pledge of Allegiance at club
vultures." Why lustrate an emerging culture. Jazz gates.. I
er wonder? However their ignorance born of meetings and assemblies, and a
is it that Amer- will forever be identified with the flag.will be provided for the Lit-
icans go to such American Negro, ffor Gillespie, Terry Spurrier: Don't change indifference and voluntary iso-
lationism was evident in their dis- tle Theatre.
an expense of Armstrong and Ahmad Jamel anything: not a sentence, not
a word, not a comma! cussion of the crisis. This ig- We ask "only" that students be
^ time and motley have earned the title of 1 artist. proud of their American heritage
seeking European culture, {while Musical comedy sets forth another Dubble Bubble Proverb: A norance resulted, in many cases,
in unthinking support or in] blind and that they make it part of
ignoring a vast native culture? distinct aspect of American music. life of leisure and a life of lazi- their daily lives.
Perhaps the man of the eighteenth Strains of Foster, Soriza, and. ness are not the same. criticism and derision of the Pres-
or nineteenth century could ex- Gershwin are unique to the ident's^ stand. Jaift^more striking 4 Mary Fischer
perience *-aesthetic culture only American theatre. than the existence* of this nega- Sophomore T.C.S.
through European! arteries, but
the twentieth century citizens Time and space limits these ob-
can justifiably acknowledge a servations of American Arts to a As We
mainstream in the^ arts which is few superficial statements. Re-
singularly American.
Item: The proposed new Alma
search and | reflection, however,
Mater is a great improvement
An Ounce Of Etcetera
will disclose a culture of multiple By Mary Pat Carlow
In portraying various sectors of name-dropping inlthe arts to the over the old one. Let's hope
that the "traditionalists" can
the country in * their local color, fields of politics, religion, econom- Fall has come again to our until you sight the desired! book
facets extending beyond mere ics, sociology. True, American cul- be persuaded to accept this campus, bringing with it heavy out of the corner of your eye.
men of letters have created a dis- ture is flavoredl by foreign cul- change so that Mercyhurst stu- coats, colds, and prolonged trips With a swift, deft movement,
tinct American literary character. tures, but it does not imitate them.
dents can have an Alma Mater to the library for outside reading grab the book from the shelf and
Who will question the American The significant fact is that the or- which is both Inspiring and a assignments. There is- nothing place it under your-! stack of
authenticity of Frost, Miller, Wil- ganic whole which we today label source of pride. more stimulating than the mathe- other paraphernalia. Now the
liams, Faulkner, Wolfe, or Harte? truly "American" exists as sepa-Item: If there is a lack of critical matical problem of doing! a 60- most important move: smile at
Masters of the! fine arts have rate and unique entity. thinking on the campus, could page assignment in 2 days with 1 the librarian as you hastily de-
it be that the best students are book for? 25 students. part.
so preoccupied with class as- Don't plead that time-worn For those of you with less lar-
signments that they have no battle cry of college women—"We ceny in your hearts, there is a
Let's Disorganize time to spend in worthwhile re-
flective thought?
don't have time!" Every one of more ethical approach to the
you has at least five hours avail- problem. If you are blessed with
Dr. Ruel Poster, in his recent talk on campus, stressed Item: We wish that more of our able every morning between 1 and track-star appendages, you quali-
the necessity of a certain amount! of leisure time, if the guest lecturers would bring 6la. m., when you do absolutely fy for the 100-yard dash •-. to the
student's intellectual life is to be developed. The truth of his their families with them. The nothing. Of course, the library library after classes. Once there,
!
statement is obvious, for the mind must have time to contem- presence of Dr. Foster's chil- isn't open ^ at this time, but this, mow down the shorter members
plate, to turn over ideas, until they become an actual part of dren on campus for two days too, has definite advantages: it offthe intelligentsia and snatch
the individual. f .SP 1 (boosted the morale of all stu- presents you with the following the book from the shelf. Nasty
dents. formula for book-lifting. looks and shin-kicking are your
Many | students consider membership in J organizations to | Here is the chance to develop reward, but what price a library
be a wise use of their'leisure time; and, especially if the or- Item: Sr. Joachim, formerly of any latent smuggling talent you reserve?
ganizations are intellectual in aim, these! students *feel that the art department, is missed
they have achieved Dr. Foster's objective. But let's see what by aU who knew her. The may have. After class, steal,into These methods may lack gen-
actually happens in club organization. * Merciad joins the student body the - library; be sure to carry tility, charity, and intellectual
in wishing!her much happiness several other books with-* you. honesty, but remember . . . Carpe
First of all, the club must be founded, which involves in her new assignment. Casually drift along the shelves Diem!
much red tape; and when it is finally named, moderated, pre-
sided over, and squeezed into a twenty-minute time slot on Item: cent
Pr. Clifford HoweU's re-
speech jj at Cathedral Prep
the fifth Tuesday of alternate months, any topics of con- Published Monthly
versation that may arise leave the once all-fired audience stifl- on the teaching of religion, re-
ing a yawn. 1 fleeted an attitude which, if
followed, would? make the true
flgfe THE MERCIAD
Over-organization is a twentieth-century American illness meaning of theology as a study ^cmnO^ Mercyhurst College, Brie, Pa.
to which we are subject, and Mercyhurst is no exception. Too clear. In placing the Iemphasis Editor —
Associate Editor
Emily Lincoln
Kay Hebert
many clubs on campus, even if they have an intellectual goal, on kerygma, enthusiasm and Assistant Editors — Judy Young, Marty Fiedler,
are in fact opposed to the growth of the intellectual life, be- Ilove of God, he has pinpointed Fran Herman, Nancy Nones. f \
Literary Contributor- Anne Marie McCarthy
cause they leave too little leisure to the students involved. the realipurpose of the study.! Business Manager Nancy Vasil
Editorial Staff Carol Brennan, Mary
In the growing concern for raising the intellectual stand- Item: It has been said for cen- Fisher, Peggy Nawrocki, Mary Kay Naegle, Mary
Hammond, Bonnie Brennan, Marge Lipchik, Reinette
ards of Mercyhurst, the role of the clubs in the student's life Ituries that women are fickle. Boling, Joan War nock, Alice* Wei te, Karen Smith,
Carolyn McCarthy, Rita Cappello, Anne Froelich,
should be re-examined. If the time spent on organized acti- Could the lack of patronization Jeanne Genung, Grace Green, Charlotte Muntean,
of the new snack bar, built Mary Lou Morgan, Sally Schmidt, Mary Ann Allgeier,|
vities is found to be interfering with a minimum amount of Nancy Way, Dorothy Delaney, Carole Stoiber, Judy
leisure, then the student owes it to himself to revamp his or- because of and for us, be a Figaski, Marion Michaels, Lois Mattis, Ginny Hammer.
reflection of [this adage? Typists —,- Terry Donohue, Martha Rudd,
ganization life. Marlene DeSantis, Pat Lawlor.
 November 9, 1962
The MERCIAD Page Three

Road Company Presentation of "Carnival / /

2HU
Enchants Theatre-Loverslwith Pure Magic
By Ann Marie McCarthy
The house lights dim. T h e
stage lights quicken revealing a
lonely tree on a bare stage. A
shadowy little man climbs onto
the stage and begins to play a
tinny concertina.
Soon carnival folk appear from
all sides and erect tents, booths,
and banners. In a few minutes the
bare stage is transformed into a
circus with milling crowds of
circus folk. Thus Carnival begins!
Of| Broadway Caliber
The musical that won the New
Pat Arusiewicz, Sister Angelica, and Mary Ellen Downey unpack
entries for the graphics exhibit. York Drama Critics Award in
1961, enchanted Erie theatre-
3X lovers on October 29, with its
/
to the Cirque de Paris. At the
"fifth-rate" French circus, she
learns of loneliness in crowds and
of heartbreak in gaiety.
A fresh young baritone, David
Daniels, played the leading male
role of Paul. Daniels was Paul,
the now lame and embittered
dancer-turned (puppeteer.
Puppets Reveal Plot
When Lili arrives at the car-
nival, she falls madly in love with
Marco the Magnificent (played
by Michael Davis). At the same
time, she is loved unwillingly by
Paul. Refusing to speak of his
love, the puppeteer reveals? it
only through his puppets.
show from becoming maudlin.
Excellent Supporting Cast
The supporting cast, headed by
Marge Cameron! as Rosalie, Mar-
co's "gal," was excellent. Dan
Potter as Jaconet, a memorable,
kind-hearted little Frenchman,
stole the heart of the audience.
The choreography,4 originally
directed by Gower Champion, was
unique and vital. The musical
score and lyrics created by Bob
Merrill matched the dancing.
Such songs as "Love Makes the
World Go Round," "Mira," and
"I've Got,to Find a Reason" will
take their place among the best-
loved musical numbers.! J

V Graphics Exhibit Brings sheer magic. Played at the War- The puppets are the play's most
I
\

Intranational Competition
ner, the performance of the
Carnival road company compared
important unifying characters.
Joining;reality and fantasy, they
Chaplain Proposes
Mail from all over$the country
poured into Mercyhurst last week
The controversial J composition
by David F. Driesbach, "Visitation
favorably with that of the Broad-
way cast which this reporter saw
last spring.
symbolize the child-like innocence
of the circus that redeems its
tawdriness. Although the fantasy
Liturgical Renewal
Conducting Forty Hours'Devo-
as the nation's artists submitted while Herod Searches," won Best Elaine Malbin, playing the fem- of the play could easily have pro- tions in English and incensing the
entries for the Second Annual Ex- of Show honors. Aquatint and inine lead of Lili, was delightful duced a sentimental performance, altar at Sunday Mass are part of
hibition! of Prints and Drawings. etching are the media the Ohio as the waif who finds her way the skill of the cast prevented the the plans of Father William E. Bie-
The exhibit, officially opened? on artist used to portray his allegori- bel, Mercyhurst's new chaplain, for
November 4, will be open to the cal subject.
general public through November
20
-il I l m
First prize for prints went to
Jean Schonwalter, a Pennsylvania
Boys Invade Deckhouse liturgical revitalization. Father
Biebel hopes to aid Mercyhurst in,
"...rediscovering the basic sources
artist, for her lithograph of two 0J9 Byi Maureen » Aleci the deckhouse boys enjoy -outdoor
The show, far I surpassing last clowns, "Duet." Following an al- of Christian life and removing ac-
Through the \ hallowed halls of sports, but each has his favorite cents on non-essentials."
year's which included only| the most cliche' theme, the despond- pastime. Making money is Bob's
work of tri-state artists, was na- ent figures symbolize those who Mercyhurst roam > three outside Rediscovering these sources be-
members of the all-girl popula- first choice. Phil lists reading war
tionally advertised by the Amer- must retain an exterior smile but narratives. Vic prefers to tamper gins at Sunday Mass. "I am sat-
ican Artist magazine. More than cannot force their j inner feelings tion. They may be found doing *

any 1 number of odd jobs around with his, as he describes it, "rust- isfied with the external response
100 entries from at least 20 states to comply. ed out"fl955 gray and white Ply- at Mass," Father states, "but the
represented all media in the graph- campus, such as collecting trash,
Executed in lithocrayon or char- extracting bent dimes from tele- mouth. They all enjoy listening internal understanding must be
ic arts. to music toy Ray Charles, Johnny made to grow." While fostering
coal, "Introspection," by Robert phones, and keeping the girls
The entries competed for $100 in Baxter of California won first warm—by shoveling coal in the Ma this, and the Kingston Trio. this internal growth falls upon
prizes: $50 for Best of Show and prize in drawings. The drawing furnaces. the individual, he hopes to stim-
When asked aoout their am- ulate it; for these and further
$25 each jj for First in Prints a and balances two headless nudes with bitions, the three agreed that
First in Drawings. ™ the head of a young girl. These ^roaming workmen are changes Jor liturgical revitaliza-
the deckhouse boys, Bob? McWil- their big secret desire is to ex- tion are basically a process of ed-
^
\y liams, Phil Walsh and Vic Curti. pand £ their living quarters by ucation.
T. S. Eliot Challenges When not in* their deckhouse
home, they are at Gannon pur-
suing their respective }majors:
taking over the entire deckhouse
including the publications offices.
Theyj have made elaborate plans
A native of Erie, Father Biebel
attended St. Mark's Seminary and
Gannon College in Erie and re-
to this effect and hereby serve
Both Cast and Audiencel political science, chemistry, and
mechanical engineering. During
vacations they leave the Mercy-
warning to the Merciad and
Praeterita staffs. Despite all the
ceived his Bachelor of Arts from
St. Bonaventure University. Father
Biebeli also studied theology at
The first production of the Mercyhurst Players^ offers a distinct hazards of living with a hoard of Catholic University of America,
hurst scene to go home—Bob to
challenge to cast and audience. If; they master T. S. Eliot's, New Castle, Pennsylvania, and girls, the deckhouse crew likes its where he is presently working on
Murder in the Cathedral, the players should present an intellectual Phil and Vic to Pittsburgh. Quarters. As Vic * so aptly phrased his Master of Arts in music. Or-
drama that will stimulate critical play-going and provoke serious it, "We'd rather live here than at dained last May, he is also on the
thinking. During their ordinary time off, the Gannon dorm anytime." faculty of Cathedral Prep.
Directed by Sister M. Brigid, the Mercyhurst and Gannon Col-
lege -students are confronted with interpreting and re-enacting Eliot's
[poetical drama. Although incorpo- COPYRIGHT <S) 1961, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY. COCA-COLA AND OORC ARfc REGISTERED TRADEMARKS

StudentsTreat rating the religious theme and

allegorical figures of the medieval
morality play, it resembles Greek
Modern Books drama in technique.
IA study in conflict, the iplay
The Literary Club Coffee Hours revolves about Thomas a Becket.
will begin this month and! con- As the play begins, Thomas has
tinue throught this year every renounced his glory as Chancellor
Tuesday afternoon at 4:20 in Mc- of England to answer a divine call
Auley Lounge. By encouraging in- to austerity and submission. King
telligent discussion, the coffee Henry! n , now deprived of
hours will attempt to further the Thomas' ^friendship and political
students' understanding of con- influence, angrily exiles Thomas
temporary authors. to France.
Seven years later, the Arch-
The keynote of the series is full bishop returns. Unreconciled | to
student participation. In order to and hunted by the throne, he
accomplish this goal, Miss Shaefer, prepares to die a martyr. Ap-
chairman of the afternoon pro- proached by f o u r Tempters,
grams, intends to gear the discus- Thomas meets his climax. The
sion to a popular level. Thus all first three, symbolizing'temporal
Mercyhurst students, not just En- powers and pleasures, he readily
glish majors, can participate. dismisses. Only when the fourth
Prose and poetry of the ^twen- appears does Thomas realize he
tieth century comprise this year's must yet conquer his greatest ob-
agenda. Tentative speakers in- stacle to ^perfection—the subtle,
clude Sister Ann Francis and Miss perilous pride? of sanctity. * •

Vivetta Petronio off the English 1 T h e apparent Church-State :•»»; tt<*>:>*:ttwW:^

and French departments. Students and Archbishop-King conflicts

in the Junior Drama Seminars will only mask the more profound
also lead the discussions. A week struggle within Becket himself.
OPEN WIDE and SAY A-H-H-H!
before each meeting, signs will be The? success of the play as? an in- Get that refreshing new feeling with Cokell
posted on all general bulletin tellectual! drama demands that
Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cole Company by
boards informing the $ student the cast portray and that the
body of the next author to be dis- audience interpret these elements ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPAN71
cussed. of conflict.
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Endless searching for that certain someone finally pays off as Cynthia Steiger gets a date for the
Harvest Moon Ball. In the next picture, Lois Mattis and Janet Karr, after canvassing most of the
downtown stores in Erie, select a white chiffon formal suiting the occasion and \ their pocketbooks to a
perfect "T." Lastly, Ronnie Bailey and!his date,;'Marnee Fitzpatrick, pause a few?moments in Mc-
Auley Lobby before leaving for the dance.
Golden Fruit, Gay jStraw Flowers Develop
Rich Autumn Theme at Harvest Moon Ball
At the Harvest Moon Ball spon-
sored by the|NPCCS on Satur-
day, November 3, Mary Ann Car-
uso was crowned queen. Decora-
tions of golden fruit and straw
flowers bordering the dance floor
of St. Joseph Community Center
helped achieve an autumnal mood.
Also conveying this fall motif
were the tables' centerpieces, con-
sisting of golden sprayed leaves
and fruit arranged!! in an artistic
manner. Holding considerable in-
Assembled Group
Sings in English
Forty Hours, comprising Mass,
Benediction, and sermons deliver-
ed by the Fathers Andrew Resetar,
Guy Patrick, and: Joseph Petulla,
took on additional meaning for the
majority of Mercyhurst students
attending the services, October 27,
28, and 29.
Because the Litany of the Saints
was sung in English, the devotions
themselves achieved greater sig-
nificance. By singing these prayers
in the vernacular, a more active
participation came from the group
as a whole and each individual in
particular.
The ^sermons also helped stu-
dents to become informed of the
events dealing with the Ecumeni-
cal Council. On Friday evening,
Father Andrew Resetar, a Greek
Uniate priest from St. Peter and
Paul Greek Catholic Church,
stressed \ the necessity of love as
the basis of unity. The laity, he
said, must strive to love one an-
other in the manner exemplified
by Christ.
Along the same line of thought,
Father Guy Patrick, on the fol-
lowing evening, reminded the stu-
dents of their personal union with
God—a true, vital union in every
respect and one that should con-
tinue on into adult life with the
same fervor given it during child-
hood and adolescence.
The climax of these devotions
came on Sunday evening as Fa-
ther Petulla underlined the princi-
ple of personal union—arriving at a
closer understanding of the re-
ality of Christ's human and di-
vine natures.
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The M E R C I AD November 9, 1962
Student Govt. Day Reveals
Alma Mater, Future Plans
j Shifting the Green Stamp drive on the tutoring service currently
into high gear, more than nine being undertaken by the N.S.A.,
hundred Green Stamps were col- urging all students to take advan-
lected on Student f Government tage of this tremendous opportun-
Day, held this year on October 24. ity. •<; *
1
Balloting on the proposed alma The Harvest Moon Ball, Novem-
mater and explanation of new ber 3, and the Regional Meeting
student policies also highlighted of N.F.C.C.S. at Mercyhurst, No-
the agenda for the informal as- vember 11, were future events an-
sembly in the cafeteria. nounced by Senior Delegate, Mar-
Student Council President, Bon- ion Michaels. She also encouraged
nie McGough, opened the meeting the selling of chances—the sole
by stressing the fact that student factor in determining each class's
government was for the student bid for the crown at the Harvest
body and that "students must take Moon Ball.
an active part." Along the * same
vein, Judy Spaeder and Paulette
Concluding a successful session
on campus government, Maryanne
O'Gorman, presidents of DSO and Grande, chairman of the Student
Dorm Council respectively, explain-
ed the abolition of the student
Council* Social Committee, ex-
plained the part her group played
terest was the queen's throne set Ann's court included Loretta Sher- board of discipline and the as- in 'making Mercyhurst students
beneath a full paper moon, glit- man, Kathy Killeen, and} Agnes sumption of disciplinary action by "happy and well-adjusted." Head-
tering in golden satin, and regal- Seneway. both organizations. ed by Marcia Neumont, the policy
ly anticipating the Mercyhurst The senior class gained the Spurring the stamp campaign committee concerns itself with
girl who soon occupied it. honor of having their candidate toward its goal—the Volkswagen such issues as the vote taken by
At the climatic moment of the chosen because they sold the bus—Marilyn Schreiner then em- the student body on the new alma
evening, the Joey Dee Combo greatest number of St. Luke phasized the importance of the mater. Later this year, the com-
struck up the queen's theme, and chances per capita. This method bus to campus clubs. Following mittee plans to further social ac-
Senior N. F. Representative Mar- of queen selection depends upon these comments, N.S.A. Senior tivities between Gannon and the
ion Michaels stepped to the stage, the enthusiasm of the candidate's Delegate, Mary Pat Carlow spoke Hurst.
crowning! the new queen. Mary classmates in selling tickets.
Xavier Students Speak Well
At Recent Sodality Function
Student representatives from Xavier University in nearby Cinci-
natti, Ohio, were > featured speakers at Mercyhurst's well-known
"Xavier Day," a project undertaken by the campus' Sodality and
held this year on October 27.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . how come Encompassing many points of'Christian social thinking, the lec-
you don't like lady bugs? . . . those excellent speakers from Xavier tures stated the dire need for greater personal spirituality among the
University . . . The Brothers' Four Concert—"great" . . . Wall Street youthful laity with such topicsfas "Detachment," "Self-Denial," and
Law . . . dialogues and knitting . . . patriotism on campus by flag "Finding God in_All Things" being the pivotal areas of discussion.
raising . . . substitution or true dedication . . . woman's role in
society . . . summer jobs abroad . . . reading, reading, reading. Immediately following an analysis of these topics, the audience
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE LAUGHING ABOUT . . . babysitting formed small groups ;to talk over the importance of spirituality in
everyday living.
for Mike . . . Kathy's black eye . . . J. F. K.—"Are you coming to
my demonstration?" . . . ROGER . . . ten cups of garlic, oops! the Xavier Day drew zeal and enthusiasm from all participants, who
holly and the ivy . . . conversations with Cassandra . . . the first floor even seemed to appreciate suggestions on self-improvement. The whole
!
dog who goes walking at midnight . . . the queen of the non-smokers program evidenced a most successful v endeavor in spirituality at Mer-
lounge.* cyhurst.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE f COMMENTING ON . .!. the beeeee
at the closing of Forty Hours . . . not "Natasha"—"Mortica" . . .
Student Government's Tutoring Service . . . TTYC Day . . . Miss Jaeger's
convertible, due to arrive in the middle of the next blizzard . . . licklc'
and stickin' . . . outside readings—HOW MANY did you say?
Club News
Socif Seminar and gremlins, A.A.'s "Trick-or-
At the monthly meeting in Mc- Treat for Green Stamps" turned
Auley Lounge November 7, the out to be a haunting success. The
Reverend Paul Martin spoke on club is now formulating plans for
the position of the Negro in Erie varsity basketball tournaments and
and the numerous problems he the up-and-coming Winter Carni-
must face. All students who at- val festivities. All the Harlem
tended this discussion concerning Globetrotters at Mercyhurst are
the racial conflict, found it in- welcome to attend try-outs. See
teresting and timely. any member for details.
C.C.D. I Cecilian Club
Last Thursday evening, Father At their second meeting held
De Walt, superintendent of schools Monday, November 5, in the Mu-
in the Erie Diocese, acquainted sic House, music majors analyzed Representatives from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, are re-
C.C.D. members with the College articles on new developments in fleeting on the ideas proposed for stimulating Catholic action among
Summer Vacation Program for the musical field today. Later, the laity. The men themselves spoke on topics concerning im-
teaching religion during this sum- they listened to the recorded violin provement of self which will inevitably lead to better world
mer. An orientationf course, con- concertos of William! Primrose, conditions in these troubled times.
sisting of nine monthly sessions, violinist, scheduled to appear with
will begin tonight at the Sacred the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra Meet Your Friends at
Heart Catechetical Institute on on November 13 and 14 in Me-
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Church Unity and the Ecumen- Ay joint meeting of Alpha Psi
9:30 — 10:00
ical Council will be the central Omega and the Greensleeves Play- Erie, Penna.
areas of discussion at the Y.C.S. ers will occur on November 29, in
gathering, to be! held this I month the Little Theatre. The Gannon
in conjunction with the Gannon Players, under the direction of
unit. Since these topics are of vi- Mr. Wyland, will direct the meet-
tal concern to the laity as well as ing. A general exchange of ideas
Martucci's Tavern
2641 Myrtle Street
to the religious, students have an will then ensue on current tech-
Yaple's Dairy
excellent opportunity afforded niques being used in the drama. Delicious Spaghetti
them* in acquiring this] Informa- Plans for an informal mixer, to be & Ravioli and § Ice Cream Bar
tion. held early In December and fea- 4026 Pine Avenue
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With the help of ghosts, goblins, v/ill also be proposed.