Assembly To Hear Miss Blatt;

Graduation Speakers Disclosed

Genevieve Blatt, Secretary of In-
ternal Affairs in J the Common-
wealth of Pennsylvania, will give
the address at the Convocation
ceremony today, May 19. A Penn-
Daniel! Callahan, an assistant
editor of Commonweal, will deliver
the Commencement Address at
Mercyhurst College, Sunday, June
6. Besides his editorial duties, Mr.
Vol. XXXVL—No. 6
MERC1AD MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA. May 19, 1965

sylvania native, Miss Blatt receiv- Callahan is a contributor to Harp-

ed her A .B. Degree from the Uni-
versity of Pittsburgh in 1983.|The
following year, she received the
ers and Christen Gent, a'leading
Catholic layman and a teacher in
Catholic studies at Brown Univers-
Students To Receive Honors
Mercyhurst will hold its annual Savocchio, senior class president, operation will receive the Day Stu-
Masters Degree and three years ity. ! | |
later, her LL.B. Degree. Honors Convocation today at 3:15 will speak on traditions. dent Award.
Mr.'Callahan is the first visit- P. M. in the Little Theater. Miss
Prom 1934 thru 1938 she was a Highlight of the program will For her unusual activity in So-
ing professor in Catholic! studies Genevieve Blatt, Secretary of In-
member of the faculty of the Uni- at the University, made possible by be the presentation of awards. Cap- dality this year, an award will be
ternal Affairs in the Common- given to Karen Bobish.
versity of Pittsburgh. In 1938, she a $100,000 grant from the James ping the senior awards will be the
wealth of Pennsylvania, will pre-
wasjadmitted to the Pennsylvania Foundation. Carpe; Diem Award given to the For like performance in YCS,
sent thefmajor address.
Bar Association. graduate who has exemplified by Mary Fisher will receive an award.
An alumnus of Yale and Har- her personal|integrity, social com-
Miss Blatt has served as Secre- The program will include selec-
vard, he saw the establishment of petence and outstanding intellect- For her service as a leader,
tary to the Chief Examiner of Civil tions by the GleejClub, turning of
chairs of Catholic studies at Ivy tassels, and the passing of the gay- ual habits the true realization of Barbara Brairton will receive
Service Commission in Pittsburgh. League colleges as a growing the Leadership Award.
State Department Treasurer, and el from Peggy Hock, present SGA the school mottoe. It will be pre-
awareness that Catholicism has not sented this year to Maureen Aleci.
Executive Director of the State always been adequately represented president to Carole Stoiber, the Forfoutstanding performance in
Treasury Department. She has been SGA president-elect. Maureen Maureen will also receive the Wil- Student Government, an award will
in the past in the religious de- liam J. Keller Graphic Arts Award. be presented to Margaret Hock.
a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Del- partments at non-Catholic univers- Aleci, Praeterita editor, will read
ta Sigma Rho, Phi Tau Phi, and Pi ities. the yearbook dedication, and Joyce For consistent high scholarship, Membership in Kappa Gamma
Sigma Alpha. She is also listed in the Archbishop Gannon Award for Pi, national Catholic women's hon-
Who's Who In America. General Excellence will be given to or society, is based upon superior
The Very Reverend Monsignor Teachers Plan Summer (Study; Sister M. Sean Fiedler. academic performance and leader-
Edward H. Latimer will give the ship. It will be awarded to Janice
Baccalaureate address, Sunday Aim Toward Advanced Degrees St. Catherine Achievement Medal
Horvath and Katherine Mahaney.
morning, June 6, in Christ the King presented by Kappa Gamma
A summer vacation for some theology. Delta Epsilon Sigma recognizes
Chapel. Monsignor Latimer is the Mr. John Lincourt, Instructor in Pi to the sophomore with the best
means fun in the sun. For some high scholarship among graduates
Pastor! of St. Bartholomew's Philosophy, tentatively plans to en- record of academic achievement
faculty members, however, it en- of Roman Catholic liberal arts col-
Church in Sharpsville, Pennsyl- roll at Western Reserve University will be given to Divina Barbush. leges and universities. '65 gradu-
tails manyjjhours devoted to study.
vania, and Head Master at Kenne- and to take courses in the field of
dy Christian High School in Mr. William Garvey, fAssistant Forfoutstanding achievement in ates to be admitted are: Janice
Professor of Education and Direc- philosophy. Horvath, Katherine Mahaney, Sally
Sharon, Pa. Monsignor, prior to the field of science, Teresa?Jones
tor of Teacher Placement at Mercy- Sister M. Ambrose, Professor of Cloyd, Celia Coletta, Mary Fisher,
his appointment as pastor, served will receive the Freshman Science Virginia Gorsak, Ann Marie Mc-
hurst will attend Cambridge Uni- Art, has enrolled in courses at
as Superintendent of Schools in
versity, England for the summer Wayne State University in Michi- Achievement Award for 1965. Carthy, Ann Weigand, Sister Sean
the Diocese of Erie, 1947-1962.
term. Mr. Garvey will be staying gan for the summer. The studies Fiedler, Sister David Schuler, Sis-
Monsignor attended the Catholic at Clark College while studying un- will increase her credits towards a Janice Horvath, the day student
ter Alphonse Vladimiroff, O.S.B.
University of America in Washing- der Dr. George Elton, Professor of Masters Degree. who has been outstanding in her co-
ton, D. C. and St. Charles College History at Cambridge. His special- Named to Who's Who Among
in Catonsville, Md. ization will be the Tudor Period. Students by giving evidence of
After his ordination^ at North scholastic and futureJeadfirship
American College in Rome, March "*#" Graduate Degree — - will be: Maureen. Aleci, Barbara
19, 1939, Monsignor taught at Gan- Brairton, Martha Fiedler, Judith
Miss Gloria Sedney, Instructor of Figaski, Mary Fisher, Virginia
non, Villa Maria, and Mercyhurst Physical Education at Mercyhurst,
Colleges. Gorsak, Virginia [Hammer, Mar-
will enroll in Edinboro State Teach- garet Hock, Janice Horvath, Kath-
er's College program leading to a erine-Mahaney.
graduate degree.
'65 Praeterita
Arrives Today
Sister M. Brigid, Assistant Pro-
fessor of Speech and Drama, will
Activities! Close
enroll in courses dealing with thea-
152 pages in a bag—impossible? tre and American studies at Indi-
College Years
But that really was part of the ana University, Bloomington, Ind. Along with the closing of school,
secret of the Praeterita now!dis- comes the rush of year-end activi-
closed to everyone. Miss Judith Wieczorek, Instruct- ties. Archbishop's Day, May 31,
or in Sociology and Executive Sec- opened them.}
Whilelstriving to find one's pic- retary of Alumnae, has enrolled in On his annual visit to Mercy-
ture among the hundreds, one will the Catholic University of America, hurst, Archbishop John Mark Gan-
take note of the larger size book Washington, D. C. Working toward non, Archbishop—Bishop of Erie,
as comparedi to last year's—the a Ph.D., Miss Wieczorek will have gave Benediction in Christ the
'64 yearbook was 8%" x 12" where- aimajor concentration in Psychol- King Chapel at which the Glee
as the '65 Praeterita is 9" x 12". ogy of Religion. Statue of our Lady of Mercy is bedecked with flowers in Mary's Day Club, directed by Sister M. Helen
This I year the layout format is Notre Dame ceremony. Jean, sang. His Excellency deliv-
closed, meaning the pictures are ered a short homely after Bene-
Three faculty members willlbe diction. Following the service, the
grouped in the center of the pages
instead of "bleeding-off". The
opening section, the first 17 pages,
attending the University of Notre
Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Sis-
Hurst Honors Our Lady Archbishop dined with the seniors
and! faculty members in the Stu-
ter M.s Helen Jean, Assistant Pro- Karen Bobish, Sodality Prefect, jor and Kathie Scott, senior biology dent Dining Hall.
contains a photo-essay emphasiz- crowned the statue of Our Lady of major attended Karen. Trainbear-
fessor of Music, will be taking Rose Night, during which seniors
ing aspects of school and student Mercy on front campus in the ers Jean and Veronica Tate were toss roses in farewell to their
graduate courses in the field of
life normally over-looked. Mary's Day ceremony, May 16, and personal friends of hers.
music. Sister M. deMontfort, In- "little sisters", will be June 4.
Other new features of the |'65 structor in Business Education will following the crowning each senior June 6, is Senior Awards Day.
Mercyhurst underclassmen in full
Praeterita include pictures in the concentrate fin the fields of busi- laid a bouquet of flowers at the
academic dress formed the proces- At the ceremony, students who
ad section, the use of the screen- ness and finance. Mr Michael Ca- foot of the Statue in their final
sional honor guard for the queen, have shown distinction in academic
ing process pand informal pictures shore, Instructor in Theology, will tribute to Our Lady of Mercy. studies, leadership, and service
her court, and senior students.
in the senior section. begin work toward a Ph.D. in Mary Fisher, senior sociology ma- during their four years at Mercy-
Helen Minadeo and Jackie Fondy, hurst will be cited. Following Se-
MCLAP Pioneers to Instruct Calendar senior Elementary Education ma- nior Awards, a reception for the
jors, delivered the senior tribute.
MAY^ seniors and their parents will be
Youth in Yucatan, Mexico 19--Honors Convocation
Kathy McManus, senior English held in the Student Dining Hall.
major, sang the solo "Hail Holy
^Publications Dinner On the eve of June 5 will be
The pioneers of the Mercyhurst PAVLA Organization. As a Papal Queen Enthroned Above", prior to the Sophomore-sponsored Lantern
|e fLatin America Program, Volunteer, Fran will study for six 20--Theatre Party
23 -D.S.O. Picnic the ceremony. Night. Culminating the evening
seniors Fran Herman and Julie weeks at Catholic University this
24-26—Senior Exams Following the crowning, Bene- will be the floating of the boats,
O'Mahaney, are preparing for their summer in preparing for her three carried by the seniors, into a pool
Mexico assignment. They will be- year commitment. Julie, a cadet 27--Ascension Thursday—13 diction was held in Christ the King symbolizing the seniors' passage
gin their teaching assignment in from Grove City, who will spend Free Day
28--JFK Memorial Program Chapel. into the "stream of life."
Merida, Yucatan, after fourtwo years in Latin America, will k Sunday morning, following Mass
months' of language and cultural join her for the August 24—De- 31- -June 4—Exams The crowning ceremony was at-
JUNE in Christ the King Chapel, seniors
training at Ponce, Puerto Rico. cember 10 session in Ponce. Work- tended by many parents and friends and their parents will be feted
ing with the Mercyhurst Program 5- -Senior Awards of the students. With the Mary's at a Communion Breakfast.
*Fran, an English major from in Merida will be Gail McHugh, a Senior Reception
Day ceremony the traditional Sunday afternoon,! commence-
Youngstown, has received addition, 1965. Rosary Hill graduate from 6--Bacculaureate Mass,
Commencement events of May begin. ment exercises will be held.
al sponsorship from her diocese New Jersey.
 Page 2 P THE MERCIAD May 19, 1965

Convocation Lauds Excellence 65-'66 Officers

f At Honors Convocation, Mercy hurst annually awards stu-
dents having shown excellence in academic studies and leader* HO A
ship. It tributes girls who have fulfilled Mercyhurst's ultimate
goal—development of a full Christian life.
Girls receiving honors have excelled in their field of study,
in the club of their choosing, in their service to Mercyhurst.
Their excellence is more than just competence in a particular
area; it is a striving toward andiachievement of!high stand-
*4Ju- President Carole Stoiber
Vice President (Sue Gel ten
Secretary Karen Butts
Treasurer Kathy Icardl
ards in all areas. In achieving excellence, however, they have Senior Betty Di Giorgio
often been honored throughout the year. They may have re- Senior Dotty Delaney
ceived a research grant from the government, been elected
president of their club, obtained a scholarship f rom the school. Sophomore Karen Zmysllniki
Why then a special assembly ? ?J
With its solemnity, the assembly crowns excellent work.
By stressing the importance of working well toward a mean-
ingful goal, it acts as an incentive for*non-awardees, especially
underclassmen, to increase their achievement! Finally, it af-
fords the student body an opportunity to laud superior per-
formance for ". . . the wealth of a nation consists more than
x^\^^^^y>- I 'resident Bev Heintz
Vice President Pat Tucker
Secretary -Treasurer Donna Roisoni
in anything else in the number of superior men that it har-
bors." (William James) f: f Iff Dorm Council

Should Students Choose Profs? S President Toni Cuneo

May—the month of final exams, choosing rooms and Senior Sarah Downey
registering for fall classes is here. Once again we are register- Juniors Mary Bernas, Barbara
ing without knowing which professor is teaching what course. Bransovlehrf Rita Radanovich,
Since a college education isfsuch an expensive venture for the Jane Prosser,|Kristine Monroe
students, shouldn't the studentlbe permitted to voice a "pro- Sophomore Anne Marie Canali,
fessor preference"? |$ % Hi "FAREWELL GOD BE WITH YOU." Linda Salem, Mary Jean Kle.
It is obviously much more convenient for*the student to bert, Sharon Labosky
determine what she is taking and then during the summer
months for the administration to arrange the schedules so
that all the subjects are accommodated. But it would seem that On The Floor... Student
a better academic atmosphere would prevail if everyone went An effective organ of communi- Possible Objections ;•
Sodality

to classes taught by the person they felt they could best learn cation should provoke discussion I This proposal sounds very ideal Prefect Mary Alyce Graham
from. "Personality conflicts" are real; they do exist on the among its readers. With this istic and some objections to such a Mistress of Candidates Barbara
Mercyhurst campus. A person very well may discover that thought! In mind, The Merciad is system could be voiced. Since many Bran zo vi eh
either she is not able to please her professor or that she can instituting in this issue On The of our classes are very small (4 to I YCS
not adjust to his method of teaching. Does it seem logical that Floor. This month g the topic for 10 students) the evaluation could
she should have to continue taking courses from him when discussion isl the merits of a | stu- become very personal. This could Chairman Mary Lou Young
there are other professors teaching the subject involved? dent evaluation of their profes- perhaps be solved by limiting the
The posting of professors and their respective subjects sors. The two opinions which fol- system to liberal arts courses jiSince
would also be beneficial to students, who, while no choice is in- low represent the feelings:: of a the evaluations would be done on a Class Officers
volved in their scheduling of classes, feel that they?need!to faculty member and a Mercyhurst voluntary basis and on a student's
adjust their schedule to be able to meet the requirements of student. The Merciad would wel own time, some students would not Presidents
their major professors. 1 | | come any further opinions on this do it, Students who had strong
A possible solution to this problem is a later registration— subject and those to be discussed feelings for, or against a professor Senior Mary Ann Dailey
after all ofithe classes have been assigned professors. "Pro- in the next editions. would take time to evaluate him, Junior Marikae Sorvelli
fessor Preference is not an unheard of policy. Most schools al- Mercyhurst College may be said while others would not be bothered. Sophomore Jeanne Keim
low it where it can be arranged. Will Mercyhurst?* | to be sensitive to suggestions for This would not give a complete
i m p r o v e m e n t ! The need for analysis of the teacher. Many .stu- Vice Presidents
CONGRATULATIONS . . . GRADUATING SENIOR! thorough dicusslon of any new pro dents might also tend to be overly
Your college commencement is here—one more important step has posal has always been stressed. critical.
been attained in your journey toward the eternal commencement. We are Senior Eileen Ones!
happy that you have attained it, yet we are sorry to see you leave. Your The purpose of this article is to The proposal, however, has def-
interest and enthusiasm have been contagious; your helping hand grate- present a student's view on the sub- inite advantages. Time should be Junior Nancy McNamara
fully received; your leadership respected. Thank you, for all you gave to ject of a student evaluation of their given to a consideration of this Sophomore Mary Ann Zeltler
us. And as you leave, we pray God will guide you during the rest of your professors.
journey. ^ | l| r[ f plan.
First, an explanation of the eval-

1
The River of Life
by Thomas Campbell
uation must be given! Question,
On The
naires could be given to each stu-
dent at the end of the semester. She
111 Faculty
lit
William E. Bryan class, participation in the learn-
The more we live, more brief appear would be asked to evaluate the pro- ing episode, evaluation of the con-
Our life's succeeding stages; fessors she had during the semes- Evaluation is parti of any inter- tent and transformation of it into
A day to childhood seems a year, ter on such points as command of personal encounter whether it is an understanding form. Unin-
And years like passing ages. the subject, presentation off: the between counselor and client, formed, unprepared and non-chal-
The gladsome current of our youth, material, methods of testing, and friend and foe or teacher and stu- lenging jj teachers a re not fulfilling
Ere passion yet disorders, grading of the students. The eval- dent. The behavior-radar system their part in promoting learning.
Steals lingering like a river smooth uation sheets would be given tola that we function with in human in- The teacher's function is not to do
body such as the (Student Faculty teraction has at least two modes: all the thinking and then pass on
Along its grassy borders. search and feedback, in the .search
But as the careworn cheek grows wan, Committee^ and [compiled. A copy his conclusions to parasitic stu-
would be given to the professor and mode, our social antennae sweep
And sorrow's shafts fly thicker, 4 dents. His function Is to promote
a copy to the President of the col- for and pick up the presence of
Ye stars, that measure life to man, the active involvement of students
lege. The individual sheets would other persons in our physical life
Why seem your courses quicker? space. We immediately tune in on in learning episodes that have valid
When joys have lost their bloom and breath, not be given to the professors, but content, are adequately prepared
these persons and pick-up the feed-
I And life itself is vapid, instead he would be given an over- and reasonably challenging* 1
back from them as to the impact
Why, as we reach the Falls of Death, all rating from eachl class he of our behavior on them. Looking Students who are completing
Feel we its tide more rapid ? taught. at human behavior from this view- their part of the learning contract
It may be strange—yet who would change Evaluation Purpose point, students continually evalu have the right to evaluate and crit-
Time's course to slower speeding, The purpose of the evaluation ate teachers and feedback the eval- icize teachers who are abrogating
When one by one our friends have gone would be to help the professor. By uation toithe teacher, whose social their responsibilities. Incompetent
And left our bosoms bleeding? having an evaluation, he could de- antennae can pick-up the reflected and uninterested students deprive
cide in which areas he was strong reaction for possible action. Teach- themselves of this right to evaluate
Heaven gives our years of fading strength and in which areas he needed im- ers who are sensitive to this feed- by their non-commitment to and
I Indemnifying fleetness; | provement. non-involvement in the learning ep-
And those of youth, a seeming length, back from the group can use the
g Since '\students are paying for evaluation to continue as they are isodes that are presented in the
Proportioned to their sweetness.
their education J they should have or modify their approach for maxi- classroom. jj
PUBLISHED MONTHLY the opportunity to say if they are mum Impact. This Subtle evalua- I If learning is contract with de-
getting their "money's worth" from tion is part of teaching inso far fined responsibilities, evaluation
THE|MERCIAD their professors. This system would that teaching is an inter-personal can be viewed as a check on the ful-
MERCYHURST COLLEGE. ERIE. PA. make the professors strive for ex encounter. fillment of these obligations. Stu-
$.35 per I#»ue ^ $3.00 per year cellence, and if they were trying dents are continually evaluated as
EDITOR ,|..".,, ,..,.•,. ' ^ l l i P ' -I' Kathy Kelm they could expect more from their The most important learning re* their grades are the index of their
. J ASSOCIATE EDITOR . "..... ....... Judy Pitney
PAGE EDITORS .... & 4 . . . . • ••} Tcri K ing, Jane Carney. students. Since the teacher will be sources in any teaching episode are completed responsibilities as viewed
Ann Marie CanaJi, Karen Zymelfnekl, striving for excellence, the daily the persons involved—the students by the teacher. Students are seldom
PHOTOGRAPHY E D I T O R . . . . , . . . , . . . . | . . , . . , . . . Georgf na Canton! classes would be more interesting and the teacher. Both participants given the opportunity to evaluate
HEADLINE EDITOR | , . . •§• <j<. .Rae Baleet and students would be more willing have responsibilities for the sue-1 teachers In sol far as he has ful-
TYPING AND COPY EDITOR. | | | J . .f, Stephanie Lueae
EXCHANGE EDITOR , . . .Jeanne Keim to attend. The students often eriti- Icessful completion of the learning filled his responsibilities of prep-
BUSINESS EDITOR. -li|f' •%'••%• •'&•>%• m • Divina Barbuib clze professors when they are hav- episode. Passive, uninterested and aration and challenge. Competent
MODERATOR , . . , . .Mm John Hartman ing their "lounge discussions." If non-involved students are not ful- and involved^students should be
EDITORIAL STAFF . . . . , , , . . - . . , . ; . . Mary Beth O'Hare, Pat BruHchi, these criticisms could be compiled
Bonnie Brennan, Marikae SorvelH. Betty Barc/ak
filling their part in the active pro- given this right as an outcome of
Kathy Icardf. Mary Patalon, Kay Willems, Linda and presented to the teacher, he cess that is learning. Their involve- their fulfilled responsibilities to
Pontaer, Kathy Hartsell, Marlene DiTullfo, could use them constructively. ment necessitates! attendance at the learning contract.
 May 19, 1965
Graduation Traditions Initiated in 1932 Presentation
Something new in graduation ac-
tivities ? f No, the ceremonial and
symbolic events off graduation
week-end are a traditional affair at
Mercyhurst College. Since 1932
Mercyhurst seniors have completed
their college career with three days
of memorable festivities.
For the first decade of this tra-
dition, opening day was high-light-
ed by Baccalaureate Mass. The fol-
lowing day, Class Day, comprised a
number of impressive activities.
The awards program included the
reading of the Senior Class Will
and Prophecy, turning of the tas-
sels, presentation of the "torch of
knowledge" to the new Senior Class
President and the bestowal of a-
wards for? academic achievement.
Following these ceremonies, the
class proceeded to plant the tra-
ditional "ivy". A Garden Party held
on campus terminated the afternoon
events.
Through the yearsfthe evening's
affairs varied. In the early history
of the college, the Juniors and Sen-
iors participated in the "Rose Ser-
enade". After the Juniors' salute to
the Seniors in song, the Seniors tos-
sed roses to the Juniors symboli-
zing senior responsibility.
In 1943 "Lantern Night" was ini-
tiated. During the days of the
"horse and buggy" people formed
torchlight processions the night be-
fore an election to honor their fav-
orite candidate, injthis same man-
ner the Sophomores salute their
" b i g | sisters."
Commencement Day included for-
mal breakfast, address and confer-
ing of degrees.
How closely is this year's week-
Alumnae Establishes
Fund a t ' W e e k e n d '
"The Alumnae Weekend was a
success in many respects. It ^pro-
vided opportunities for many pleas-
ant hours of reminiscing. Alumnae
also were given an opportunity to
view the future of Mercyhurst,"
stated Miss Judith Wieczorek, A-
lumnae secretary.
On these memories of the past
and visions of the future, the First
Annual Alemnae Fundi was re-
ported. The Fund, with a total of
$7,142.75 representing 233 gifts and
17% participation, tops any pre-
vious year in numbers and percen-
tages. 1 off Long Island. Annajean and
Statistically|speaking, the total
this* year equals the totallgiven in
the past four years. The average
gift of $33.40 is well above the $25
average for Catholic Women's Cal-
eges. The 17% participation is on
its way to meeting the 50% chal-
lenge of the Advisory Board.
The total gifts range from $5
to $500; 45 of the 233 contributors
have given $4,225.00; and more
than half of the money has come
from 1/5 of the givers.
Major designations for the gifts
are: the general College Develop-
ment ($3,393), the Science and Arts
Building ($2,380), and the Michael
J. Relihan Lectures ISeries ($1,110).
{FLASH—-as we go to press Miss
Fry reports the total to have reach-
ed $10,000.00!
New Staff Publishes Merciad;
Freshmen Hold Editorial Positions
Who shall one criticize or com-
pliment for what is written in the
Merciad 1965-66? New Editor-in-
Chief is Kathy Keim, a junior ma-
joring in \ Elementary Education.
Her Associate \ Editor is Judy Pit-
ney, a sophomore with a concentra-
tion in History. | ments. For example, the traditional
Remaining editorial positions are
held by eight freshmen. Page Edi-
tors are Teri King, English ma-
y of the 'Henchman
Rosalie Barsotti, sophomore class president, passes* boats to seniors
at "Lantern Night."
end following tradition? The Soph-
omore class will serenade their "big
sisters" from McAuley patio. As a
farewell token to their "little sis-
ters" the Seniors will toss long
stem roses from the windows above.
The I evening's I activities will close
with a party in the Lounge.
Saturday afternoon the Senior
AwardsIceremony will be held in
the Little Theatre. Prior to it, the
blessing of the class tree will be
held. ff- 1 ) :
^jjg
The traditional Garden Party has
been discontinued because of unpre-
dicable weather and increasingly
large numbers of guests. The event
has been replaced with a reception
i
Hurst Students Reveal Summer Plans
For some Mercyhurst students
summer vacation is just as hectic
as the school year—and every bit as
exciting. Work, travel, and study
rate high on the list of their sum-
mer activities.
iGretchen Faller will enter an 8-
week Peace Corps Advanced Train-
ing ^Program for college juniors,
June 15. The,program will involve
study in the history, language and
culture of Thailand, the country in
which she has chosen to teach high
school English after her graduation.
Bonnie Brennan, Mim Boles,
Marti Peitzmeyer and Annajean
Smalley will be working as wai-
tresses at Shelter Island, a resort
Bonnie are already acquainted with
the swimming and boating available
since they workedfthere last year.
Sue Spangenberg will waitress at
Hotel des 7 Chateaux in Mersch,
Luxembourg. Sue will be associated
with ASIS, American Student In-
formation Service. When her hotel
duties are finished, Sue will tour
Europe.
Another summer waitress is
Elaine Wilson. Elaine will work at
Spring Lake Resort in New Jersey.
Judy Grana isiplanning to gain
experience in social work at the
Pittsburgh Association for the
Blind! Judy will be taking visions
and glaucoma readings, visiting
people at their homes and assisting
the social workers in finding work
and ^improving the economic con-
jor, Page One Editor; Jane Carney,
English major, Page Two; Ann
Marie Canali, English major, Page
Three; and Karen Zmyshnski, Ele-
mentary Education major, Page
FourJ
fphotography Editor is Georgina
Cantoni; Typing and Copy Editor
is Steuhanie Lucas; and Exchange
and Circulation Editor is Jeanne
Keim.
THE MERCIAD
« f
for thef Seniors and their parents
ins the Students' Dining Room.
Nightfall brings 1 a simple cere-
mony in|which|the "little sisters"
will symbolically bid their "big sis-
ters" farewell. Individual wooden
boats will be set asail in a pool at
the foot of Our Lady's Grotto, sym-
bolizing the departure of the | Sen-
iors from Mercyhurst into the
"stream of life."
Sunday morning the Sophomores
will give a final salute to their Big
SisterfClass. Following the Bacca-
laureate Mass the Sophomores will
serve breakfast and present a short
"FarewelljProgram" to the Seniors
and their families.
ditions of the blind.
Study at other colleges is on the
agenda ffor Judy Salvaggio and
Kathy McDowell. Judy will be com-
muting daily to Indiana iState Col-
lege to study watercolor under the
renowned artist, Dr. Pratt. Kathy
will participate injan intensive 10
week course of grammatical French
at Youngstown {University. This
Pam Allio, summer school student, studies on sun deck.
summer workshop will provide
Kathy with I lie cultural atmosphere
of France.
As a city topographer in Man-
hattan, Linda Salem will become
acquainted with several of New
York's commercial artists.
Mary Alice O'Brien will be spend-
ing her second summer at the Gold-
en-dawn Poods Company in Farrell,
Pa. typing newspaper ads for the
use of all Golden-dawn and IGA
supermarkets.
Ann O'Laughlin has a position as
a!merchandise agent for Maid of
the Mist, Corp. at Niagara Falls,
New York. While employed there
last year, Ann saw a German man
swim the treacherous waters at the
foot of the'Falls to the Canadian
side and a marriage ceremony per-
formed on Goat Island in the middle
of the river.
Gail Marie Wozniak has accepted
a position as a Governess in Fin-
land teaching English to three chil-
Deems T < , | o r vislts #Hurst For
When Deems Taylor, the inter-
nationally^ known American com-
poser, came to Erie for the Mercy-
hurst production of his opera "The
King's Henchman," he was honored
by students and citizens alike.i-
Upon his arrival at the Erie Air-
port on Friday, May 7, he was
greeted by a group of students rep-
resenting the college and a repre-
sentative of the Mayor. Mayor Wil-
liamson's representative presented
him with the "keys to the city."
By the proclamation of the may-
or, Saturday was "Deems Taylor
Day." In commemoration of his
day, a dinner in Mr. Taylor's honor
was given at the Erie Club by the
College.
While in Erie, Mr. Taylor and his
family were the guests of the Col-
lege at a local motel. They attended
all three opera performances.
Impressions After An Opera
by Anne M. Canali
The following statements on
"The King's Henchman" were given
by a few oftthe people intimately
connected with the production.
Sister M. Helen Jean (conductor):
"I consider it a great privilege
to have been able to perform this,
and I believe that it will prove sig-
nificant infthe revival of Deems
dren. After five weeks of work,
Gail will tour Europe for 25 days.
Cape Kennedy at Daytona Beach,
Florida is included in "the travel
plans of Judy Norton, while the
World's Fair will ^be visited by
Kathy Auro.fPat Smith, Mary Jean
Kiebort, and Cathy Fitzgerald plan
a two week tour of Cape Cod and
Providencetown, Rhode Island.
Summer School Not All Work;
Leisure Opportunities Possible
"Three more weeks and we'll be
out!" is the joyous shout of almost
every Mercyhurst girl. But for
many there will be only a brief va-
cation.
Summer school opens June 24,
then for summer school devotees
it's back to the books for six more
weeks.
Going to school in the summer is
not all work, as many believe.
Mornings are reserved for classes,
but with a little planning their can
be many free afternoons and even-
ings for tennis, so ft hall, bicycle rid-
ing and the beach.
Some of the mores enterprising
students create their own amuse-
waterjbattles. The Sophs involved
threaten the "pea-green" freshmen
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Sister M. Helen Jean, meets Joan
Taylor Dawson and Deems Tay-
lor upon their I arrival for the
•'Henchman."
Taylor's music.
"The cast and staff are to be
commended for their efforts to
make this production one of the
greatest 5events infthe history of
Mercyhurst.
"Also, the production, itself,
brought a unique pleasure to the
composer and his family."
Sister M. Brig-id (staging):
"The students have been most
cooperativve. The ^production could
not have been realized without the
aid of those people who worked on
costumes, sets and stage, manage-
ment, and the two girls who helped
w i th the staging. The students con-
cerned should also be commended
for their conscientious efforts to
keep up with their studies although
they! were infthe "Theater" until
midnight or later on many nights.
"I feel too, that the citizens of
Erie deserve a great deal of thanks
because if the Civic Ballet, the
Philharmonic, and the Community
Theater had not initiated the nec-
essary cultural enthusiasm, we
would never^have had the courage
for such an undertaking."
Kathleen McManus (staging):
"It has been quite an experience,
sometimes trying, always* worth-
while."
Nancy McNamara (staging):
"It was an awful lot of fun and
the kids were really great to work
with." 1
Susan Steines (stagemanagement):
"The hard work and perseverance
of the entire cast was clearly shown
by the superb performance on open-
ing night."
with retaliation at invitation.
This summer there will be a new
opportunity for elementary educa-
tion majors. They will teach various
school subjects at the Booker T.
Washington Center to children
needing tutoral help. Sophomore
Peggy Henratty will be in charge
of the volunteers.
What are meals like in the sum-
mer? Since there are so few girls
here, picnics are often scheduled on
the lawn. However, this sometimes
presents a problem, especially when
an industrious! Sister shakes her
dust mop out the window at dinner
time.
Studying, attending classes and
being ^involved in many activities
are all part of summer life at
Mercyhurst.
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G r! a d u a t e s P l a n S u m m e r , ' F a l l W e9 d d i n g s JEric*
* » r e Summpr *• " l ° y
» « " ? Artix/iti^c
y h u r » t Snorts
June, the traditional month of Peter Gerace, of Batavia, New
Erie Summer Sports Activities
Army Reserves. A 1966 wedding is skims along its surface is exciting.
brides, is fast approaching. Amidst York, will be wed August 28. Jean, in their future. by Karen Zmyellnskl
Summertime: the time when tem- For those who swim, Prosque Ifle
the flurry of their graduation plans, who is from Mt. Jewett, Pa., will The 1965 senior class should have provides many guarded peninsula
many Mercyhurst seniors are also be married to Robert Walker of peratures rise and;people emerge
a busy! summer and fall as they from amidst n heap of heavy coats beaches. Lake Erie supplies "second
arranging* their forthcoming wed" Kane, Pa., on September 4. Jean nature" swimmers with tho perfect
leave the college world and enter and oversized boots; also, charac-
dings. -Not only does the future in- and her husband will reside in Erie "the outside world", which for atmosphere for testing their tech-
clude summer brides, but fall brides where Mr. Walker is an apprentice ized by an overabundance of energy niques.
many will be the world of marital ready to erupt from everyone and
as well. ,j* for the General Electric Company. happiness. Golf
Ann Kleindinst of Buffalo, Jfew Fall bride everywhere. The atmosphere cre-
York, will be one of the first mem- . A november wedding is being ated is inescapable; warm summer For those who have not found the
bers of the class of 1965 to be mar- planned by Karen Williams of Hub- breezes lure even the most staed- solution to their summertime prob
ried. On June 26, Ann will become bard, Ohio. Karen's groom will be fast "stay-at home" girl to the out- lems in water sports, Erie offers
Mrs. Sam Abbate. After their mar- Bernard Lepkowski, French ('reek, doors. a variety of sport activities for the
riage they will live in Buffalo, Newf York. HSrle, with its varied sports fa- "dry-land" type. Golf stands high
where Mr. Abbate is a painting cilities, has the answer to what to among summer pasttlmes. Nine and
Genia Ogg, a s e n i o r from eighteen hole golf courses are lo-
contractor. Youngstown, Ohio, is engaged to do with that extra energy and those
summer days. Lake;Erie provides cated throughout the Erie area. A
Chapel setting be married to William Lang. Gen- par 200, frustrated by the spoil,
A chapel in the Adirondack Mts. ia's fiance, an Erie resident, is a both avid sports enthusiasts and
those who just want to have fun type ca ntramp to the nearest driv-
of New York State will be the set- 1962 graduate of Gannon College ing range. A club, a bucket of balls
ting of Ginny Gorsak's June 80 and has just finished serving In the with numerous water activities. Por
those who have always dreamed of and distance market i should keep
wedding. Ginny's future husband, him happy. Putter golf courses are
canoeing down a perilous river on
Thomas DeGeronimo of Utica, New
York, is a teacher in the Waterville,
Praeterita Productions Starts an African safari (but never quite strategically located for those who
received the opportunity), canoeing love playing on a smooth green, but
New York school district and it is liot off the presses, the '65 college. never seem to get near one on the
there that they will make their Praeterita will make Its debut in the peninsula lagoons affords
A two-hour audio-visual program regular course.
home. today.! just this chance. Hour after hour,
The first July bride from Mercy- on all phases off yearbook produc- one can learn the art of paddling Tennis enthusiasts need only a
Production of the '66 Praeterita tion was given by Donald Messin- coordination, balancing, and what ball and racquet for an enjoyable
hurst will be Susan Smith of Em-
is already in the ^planning stages. ger, yearbook representative of the to do when the canoe turns oven afternoon or evening. The City of
porium, Pa. Susan met her fiance,
Arthur Beidler of Dunellen, New A yearbook workshop, sponsored by Buffalo printing firm. Concrete ex- Boating! Krie has provided numerous tennis
Jersey, while on a work-travel plan the William J. Keller Company, amples were furnished from the If paddling a craft appeals, but courts for the public in conjunction
in Europe. After a honeymoon in publisher of Mercyhurst'slannual, various schools represented, and canoeing doesn't, take to the oars with an extensive summer recrea-
England, they will live in Germany "kicked off" production for the '66 these publications were placed on tional program.
and row a boat.'. It has both its
while Mr. Beidler serves in the Air book. Approximately 75 young display so that delegates could leaf
advantages and disadvantages: the Horseback Riding
Force. journalists attended the conference through them obtaining suggestions
for improving their own yearbooks. boat won't overturn as easily as a
which rwas held on campus Satur- canoe might, but losing oars and Someone looking for a release
On July 17 Reg Conti, Jeanette,
day, May 8. Representing a number getting stuck in the mud are com- from water or competitive sports
Pa., will become Mrs. Marty Evans. Questions-Answers
of schools and colleges in the Cri- mon happenings. can take one sunny day and a coun-
Reg's future husband, from Arnold, 1
state area, the participants made A Question hour in which individ- try scene, udd one horse, and en-
Pa., is a chiropractic student in St. The idea of boating appeals tre-
preliminary plans for their year- ual problems''were presented fol joy an afternoon ot horseback rid-
Louis, Mo. mendously, but the "pull, pull, pull"
books in the all-day workshop.;.' lowed lunch in the cafeteria. Tours ing. Many of the farms surrounding
Two late summer weddings will of oars and the aching of hack and
of the campus climaxed the day. Krie offer facilities for horseback
be those of Bonnie Gail Morris and Program of Activities arms doesn't. In a situation such as
this, mo to J* boating is the solution; riding.
Jean Stimmel. Bonnie Gail and Previous I to the workshop pre-
After affixing a name-tag, iden- a person can relax in the middle of Slouched in a chair on a lazy
sented by Keller's, Mary Ann Sa-
WSEE-TV Films tifying the wearer's name, school,
and publication, the participants
bolsky arranged a beginner's work- the calm lake while leaving the summer day wondering what to do-
# shop In photography, Wednesday, work to the motor. take advantage of the diversified
Hurst Campus were welcomed to the workshop by May 5. New photographers are out Take to I he lake and Hki—water array of summer sports-enjoyed a
On Wednesday, !May|l2th, Stu- Sister M. Carolyn, President of the canvassing th campus for unusual style, if it is irresistible coolness day of summer sun.
dent: Government *65-'66, with the shots which will be included in the that appeals. The cool ftpray of wa-
assistance of Mr. Al Benedict, News m book. '* ter that hits the skier's body as he
Director of WSEE-TV, initiated its
first step in including Mercyhurst
as an integral part of It he Erie
community.
Cameramen from the local tele-
vision station were on campus to
film its physical beauty, buildings
and acreage. Personal interviews
conducted by Mr.JPau) Smeyak, of
WSEE-TV were also filmed. Mr.
Smeyak spoke with Sr. M. Carolyn,
President of Mercyhurst; Carole
Stoiber, SGA President-elect and • s Love is a "care" package
members of thejStudent body and
faculty.
The filming, I to be shown on
WSEE-TV news \ broadcasts, the
Love Is ...
Evening*Report at 6:20 p.m., and by Judy Pitney
Final Reportlat 11:00 p. m., will Love is looking at the world through rose-colored glasses and see-
be a news feature presenting the ing the beauty and dew of every fresh day. I
public with "a look at Mercyhurst Love is a special request for "My Heart Belongs To Only You "

College—where young ladies of to- it's a pet name shared only by two people or a secret place that be-
day are preparing to assume the longs to the two of you.
responsibilities of t o m o r r o w Love is an unexpected letter, a long-distance phone call during day-
through an education in the arts . . . Love is a chocolate layer cake time rates, or a "care" package from Mom. Love is the hand reaching
and sciences."
Love glows in the girl who looks twice in the mirror before answer-
Expounding on such ideas as to
what the student body is doing not Skill and Luck ing her page, in the smile that greets his entrance, and in the diamond
that pledges her troth to his.
only for the 'Hurst but for the com-
munity as well, the Mercyhurst rep- j Yield Star Players Love is the hand that reaches out for yours on a cold winter's
night, the hand that wipes the nose of the first grader and the hand
resentatives presented a much clear- W h a t a r e champion pinochle that cares for the sick.
er, more concise picture of the pur- p l a y e r s m a d e o f ? About 25% skill Love is giving up your last cigarette to another, changing the chan-
pose as a small woman's college. and 75% luck, and Pat Jargiello
The filming completed, a tea was and Irene Kopec would be the first nel on the TV so your father can watch his favorite western while your
program" goes unseen, and love I baking a chocolate layer cake for
held at which Mr. Benedict and Mr. to a g r e e # T h e y defeated some tough your brother's birthday.
Smeyak met with Sr. M. Carolyn, partners, but tensions mounted
Love is putting your grey sweater in the needy family I>ox, tutor-
Carole Stoiber, and other members w h e n t h e y p I a y e d j a n i c e Krahe and
ing a potentially bright negro hoy or spending a summer in a Kansas
of next year's Student Government F r a n yyalczak for the championship.
to discuss further promotion of The game was close all the way, and parish. JS
Mercyhurst into the community in it was "bidders out" when the Love Is reflected by the young mother's core of her firstborn, by
the future. the grandmother who gleefully spoils her grandchildren and by the
champions took the bid. With only mall child's dedication to his wet-nosed cocker spaniel.
five meld, but nine trump between
Love grows, is nourished, and is protected by those who know
Martucci's Tavern them, they went out in glory—tak- what love is..
ing all the tricks.
2641 Myrtle Street Both dayhops and residents par-
* Delicious Spaghetti
ticipated in the toumment, and the Burhenn's Pharmacy Yaple's Dairy
partners were eliminated ^as they
and Ravioli lost. The losers were not forgotten, Corner 38th St. and Pine Ave. and Ice Cream Bar
for they had a chance for the booby Phone GL 6-7762 Phone UN 6-2441
Served from 4 to 10 p.m. prize if they lost every game they Erie,-; Pen n a. 1026 Pine Avenue
played. Love is a diamond