Convent Soon MERRY CHRISTMAS Dramatic Society Chooses

To Be] Reality
Bulldozers and steam-shovels
will soon become a familiar sight
on (the Mercyhiurst campus. Ac-
cording to Mother M. DeSales,
president of the college, ground
for a new Convent Wing wiill be
broken wMh.'fn the next thirty days,
bringing to reality the dreams and
plans of | the Sisters of Mercy of
many years.
The structure will be a three-
story building designed by Archi-
tect Herbert P. Heidt to match
the- present brick and stone V col-
lege building. This L-shaped wing
will be attached to the south wall
of the present administration
building and will serve as a Moth-
;
erhouse for the Sisters. Entrance
to the new building? will be by
means of a corridor through the
present post-office. The;addition,
with one arm 90 feet long and the
Murder Mystery Comedy
. . . sing Barb Buerkle, Marge Williams, Jane Conrath and
Rainee Reichel at Frosh Party.
The Mercy hurst "Dramatic | Association has chosen "Nine
Girls M
for its annual spring production. The play, which will
be given in the college auditorium, has tentatively been set
for Thursday and Friday evenings, February 14 and 15.
W r i t t e n by Wilfrid H. P e t t i t t in two acts, the play appeared
on Broadway in 1943,
T h e all-girl cast portrays college coeds in the setting of
a sorority clubhouse in California's Sierra Mountains. Variety
in personalities is seen in "Glamorpuss", the actress with the
pseudo-Bostonian accent; Frieda, the intellectual who is sym-
pathetic to the left-wing cause; a n d 'tShotput", the horsy,
athletic type.
AstoneMERCIAD went to press,
the following girls had been

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other 80 feet, forming a front
courtyard, will provide about forty chosen to take part hi the produc-
sleeping rooms, an Infirmary, a tion: Arlene Murphy, Cece Wert,
large community room, and sev- Mary Jo Royer, Claire Todd, Betsy
eral reception rooms. Meehan, and Barbara Klein.
With the completion of the con-
vent wing, additional rooms for The plot lis centered around a
college • classes and discussion
VoL XXIIL No. 4 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PA, December 18, 1951 murder mystery. Katherine Smith,
groups will be ^available on the New * York critic, has the follow-
ing to say about "Nine Girls."
building. Spirit of College Reigns Sophs Enact
third floor of the administration
"It curls your hair, chills your
blood, hasf you wearing out the
N Po e
Noted Lecturer At Frosh Christmas Party Z ? ?? arms of your chair with a nervous
grip .1 . then a laugh wall break
or Marys Life the spell . . . while the play builds
Returns Jan. 14 Through t h e glow of silver and white, which symbolized
h e r 25th yuletide appearance, t h e Spirit of Mercyhurst, as i A traditional presentation of the
up to new land more frightening
terror. And do you love it!"
Once again Mercyhurst College portrayed by Joan Walsh, shone forth from h e r t h r o n e . A fond Christmas Story was featured
will be favored with a series of welcome was extended Ifacuity, students, and friends to t h e again this year in the sophomore
lectures presented by Dr$Charles F r e s h m e n C h r i s t m a s p a r t y on December 14th.
De Konick, well-known world phdl-
;
Genial waitresses, whose
T
costumes complemented t h e col-
pageant, "Mater Redemptoris,"
the beautiful story of our Lady's 54 Picks |
OM/puiei'. \>n JarxureWy ~X44~aXfad IS* orful a r r a y of bells, siiO\\ flakes, s t r e a m e r s , -and sprays, served i life- and the bizltn of the iSaviour;
students and faculty of the Col- t h e sprig-bedecked tables.
lege will hear timely revelations A merry?group of carolers saw
T j was enacted Sunday evening, Dec-
ember 16, in the college auditor-
DornVFor"
on some important phase of the the entertainment under "way with
Catholic Faith. £ the song "Sleigh Ride" set to the R*r
ium. The story was adapted by
Miss Helen Kelly from the Old Sophonade
In hiis 1950 lecture series, Dr. spirited! jingling of bells. High- and the New Testament, and was
De Koninck spoke on the subject, lights of the» entertainment in- under her direction. Mercyhurst College girls will be
The Staff Of T h e happy to hear that plans are
The Assumption of The Blessed cluded a tap novelty toy Miarge
Virgin and The Cult of Her Per- Williams; and Rainee Reichel, a Merciad Barbara Klein and Donna Byers underway for the Sophonade, the
son. /He has chosen for hdslfore- reading <by Barbara Buerkle, and were narrators and the portrayals annual prom sponsored by the
mos-t topic in the series "this year a'pantomime "by Mary Ann, ©cirto. E x t e n d s Best Wishes of the Biblical characters in the sophomore class. The dance is to
Confirmation, Sacrament Of the A harmonious rendition of "Tne To All Its Readers various .tableaux were character- be held on Friday!evening, Jan-
Kingdom. Christmas Song," led by Bet ized by Virginia Kelly as Mary; uary 18 at Dorn's Auditorium.
f^^'Widely-traveled, Dr. De Kon- Broderiek, provided a tutting close For A Mary Lou Scalise, St. Joseph; Committees have been announc-
inck is recognized, nationally and to the show. Rosemary McCabe,<Qt.|Ann; Ann ed by Donna Byers, president of
internationally, as one of the Kennedy, St. Joachim; Gerry •the sophomore class. Donna Al-
All present then participated Kingston, Gabriel;* Sophia Maz- brycht is in charge of the orches-
leading philosophers of this time. in group carol singing until the
He is, at present, Dean of the jolly entrance of Santa*CDaus who ionyte, Simeon; 'Patricia Royer, tra committee: Mary Jean Sauer
School of Philosophy and Theo- distributed .the contents of his And A H a p p y and Blessed Anna: Sally Batchelor, Elizabeth-; heads the program committee;
logy at Laval University in Que- huge pack as the final note of the Jo Ann Ryan, Jean Broscoe, and Barbara Klein, \posters; Sally
bec. Canada. Pauline Solida, Three Kings; Ann Batchlor, prom queen committee;
gala evening. 5f cttr Beat* Downing, Angel of the Nativity; publicity, Katherine Pavlov; Jean
Anne Motor, Angel in Joseph's Broscoe, decoration s; Dorothy
AA Organizes Crib Portrays j & &
Dream; and Denna Albrycht, High
Priest.
Zuzula, scrapbeok; and Terry
Gorney, blind date.

Winter Frolic Sacred Spirit

"Deerhead Lodge" will again be
the theme for the Winter Carni-
val whose tenative place on the
calendar this year is February 1,
2, and Z.r General chairman is
Florene Cherry, with Bonnie IsBell
in charge of Friday and Rita Pan-
ciera chairman for Saturday.
The other committees and their
chairmen are:{.blind dates and or-
chestra, Jody Ryan and Marilyn
KeMey; publicity, Claire Agliata;
tickets, Gloria Rue ceo; food, Vir-
ginia Kelly; queen, Arm Kennedy;
lounge, Joan Young; decorations,
Barb Haner. i marched from the school building
40
Until Sx*m4
"And a babe was born in Beth-
lehem.-" With those words the
traditional ceremony of the light-
ing of the outdoor Christmas Crib
reached its climax. The scene por-
traying the Birth of Christ then
received illumination from flood
lights placed at various points.
The lighted crib will remain on
the front campus of Mercyhurst
during the entire season to remind
all who see lit of the true Christ-
mas spirit.
The program began with a pro-
cessional of the student body garb-
ed in formal academic attire. They
to the foyer steps—and there sang
Christmas carols and. songs. This
was followed by the singing of "O
Holy Night" by soloist Bernadette
Metzner. After the leading of the
Gospel of St. Luke by Miss Helen
Kelly, the ceremony was concluded
by"the singing of "Silent.Night"
by all the students.
Mercyhurst at Christmastime
What does this title bring to
your mind? Panties, pageants, the
lighting of the crib, the glory of
Midnight Mass? Certainly * all
these things play an important
part in our festivities; these are
the things we look forward to and
talk about among ourselves and in
the lounge.
Yet Christmas at Mercyhurst
has another phase also—one
which is scarcely tatlkad about and
rarely applauded. This is the
phase of giving-—not of gifts—but
of ourselves—our time, our energy,
our ideas, and our love.
Look around and what do you
see? Girls gathering old clothes,
(dropping coins into the mite boxes,
and (rounding up canned goods for
the |poor family their class has
chosen. These families will be
greeted on Christmas day with a
traditional holiday dinner, a dec-
orated tree-, and presents for the
children. M long an annual tradition at
J An entertainment for the Coun-
ty Home was prepared by the
Sociology Seminar for Thursday,
December 11th. A program of
Christmas carols and other songs
was presented.
I Thanks to Miss Ferguson, the
girls at Gannondale will be able
to enact their annual Christmas
program for the Bishop. In the
absence of their usual director,
Miss Ferguson has been spending
several nl'ghts a week helping the
girls to plan their entertainment.
Each Christmas and Easter the
Sodality sends checks to the vari-
ous needy missions who have ask-
ed for our help. This is the money
we drop into the collection bas-
kets each Thursday throughout
the school year.
The Orphans' Christmas party,
Mercyhurst, is another evidence
of the joy of giving to others. But
in this case we are greatly re-
warded by the shining faces of
happy children.
Bernadette Metzner, Mary Jo
Babowicz and Mary Ann Benetdn,
our popular trio, are bringing
cheer and good will into the hearts
of many by singing at the Vet-
eran's Hospital and fold Folks'
Homes during this season.
These are, perhaps, only little
things, but they add up -to love for
the Christ Child. So now, when
you think of Christmas at Mercy-
hurst, don't think only of the par-
ties and fun, but of the spirit of
giving, which is really the founda-
tion of all our Christmas joy.
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December 18,1951

I'm Tired of Christmas! f Mary . . . Our Model

Mo fooling-, I am. I'm tired of wreaths flap-
ping from lamp posts on Main Street in the
shopping district. I'm tired of blaring colored
bulbs draped over square department stores.
I'm tired of hilarious Santa Clauses whose
laughter means nothing but a part-time job.
I'm tired of the "10 Shopping Days Left Till
Christmas" in the newspapers. I'm tired of t h e
bigfred bows pasted on new cars, in dealers'
windows, full-page Christmas liquor ads and
Christmas T.V. sets on the installment plan.
Drug stores, gift shoppes, ice cream bars,
chain groceries, restaurants, book stores are
throwing Christmas at me land screaming,
"Buy something here! Buy something for
Christmas! Merry, merry Christmas!" I'm
sick of it, sick to death.
W h y ? Well, maybe it's because P h a v e an
jdea that somewhere there's a better Christ-
mas, one so wonderful it makes me ache to
think of it. Somewhere there's a better Christ-
mas . . . somewhere in a place called Bethle-
hem.
Time on Your Hands ?
Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Maybe it does now,
but think of the next seventeen vacation days—there
should be 'time on!your hands then. Some of those
long evenings can be enjoyed dn front of the fire-
place with a well-chosen book for a companion. Be
sides, books make ideal Christmas gifts ifor those re-
latives and friends who like to read. There are many
and varied recently published books which have ap-
peal for all ages and types.
g For instance, The Foundling by Francis Cardinal
Spellman is the story of a World War I veteran and
his "foundling." It is a book which brings home the
real Christmas spirit.
For those who like novels, there is Anne Crone's
story of an Irish colleen, This Pleasant Lea. The
Saturday Review says of this book: "A mature civi-
lized novel that portrays the foggy dews of Ireland
with the sharpness of a dry point and tells a love
story that, for all its quietness, is passionate and
true." - Not to be forgotten is the annual
Christmas at the Turntable The holiday spirit has been in the air for
Inside the great cathedral! the Already the most popular of
murmuring, ceases and is replaced the Christmas albums is R.C.A. s days, and we have been busy with many plans
by a hushed expectancy. Outside, "Mario Lanza Sings Christmas
•the busy city street assumes for Songs." What better recommenda- for the next two weeks. We've hung holly,
a moment an attitude of arrested tion can I give than to say, "It's sung Christmas c a r o l s , a n d e n j o y e d
motion. High in the choir-loft, a Lanza at his best, singing all the
young man steps forward, not traditional Yuletide hymns." Quite ourselves at all the Christmas activities
without a twinge of nervous anti- a different presentation is offered here at school. The giving and receiving of
cipation. His, It must be said. Is in R.CA.'s 'Christmas Hymns
the clearest, sweetest tenor of the and Carols" done by the famous gifts, Ithe dances and parties, and the new
choir and which other should Victor Chorals under the direction
initiate this commemorative cere- of Robert Shaw. clothes a r e all a wonderful part of the Christ-
mony. He is ready now and with mas season.
the first familiar motes of the or- "The -Littlest Angel," a story
gan his apprehension pales and familiar to many of you, narrated
by Lo-retta Young with the Ken I t is right and good t h a t we should be joy-
•disappears. Then the moment is
upon him; his voice is lifted up, Darby Choir is Decca's newest. ous at this time of year, but we must not for-
up to the farthest reachlngs of the Another is "Xmas Greetings"
spires in 'Che words of -the beauti- featuring Sing Crosby and the An- get the reason for our celebration, t h e real
ful "O Holy Night." ? ' f drews Sisters in all your favorite cause of our joy. I t is an unhappy fact that
"Yes," he thinks as he intones hymns and carols.
the glad greetings of "Merry Christmas" has
the well-remembered lyrics, " 'the Capitol is presenting two de-
stars are brightly shining' down lightfully different collections this become pretty pagan in meanin cr
on i all of us tonight here present year. The first is "Christmas
at this Midnight Mass, this re- Bells," an album of carols inter- For a Sodalist anything even hinting of a
offering of the most'perfect gift preted by our most accomplished
ever given or received. Wo have contemporary carillomeurs. Second, pagan attitude is impossible, for Sodalists
fallen on our knees to show Our the first on my list of favorites, is have taken Mary for their model. This can
Saviour in our own special ways "Christmas In the Air" featuring
our gratitude." the voice of Walter Schumann only mean that we must celebrate her Son's
If we keep in mind the true on several Sold world selections,
meaning and spirit of the Christ- such as the 'French I childrens' Birthday as:she would if she were on earth
mas season, our Christmas music carol "Pantapor," as well as on today. Mary would certainly be Chappy and
will be as meaningful to us as it the well-known perennials and
was to the young man. classics. have a wonderfulf time, but her happiness
R E P O R T E R ASKS: would be intensified by her holiness and her
realization of what all this celebration signi-
Which Activity Is Favorite? fies.
We are in the midst of our Christmas festivities. Happy
faces light with smiles as the salutation, "Merry Christmas," As we enjoy the holidays, let us have in the
is exchanged among friends. Along with packing for the com- back of our minds the questions: "Would
ing homeward journey, girls have found time and energy to
decorate rooms in sundry original ways.
These Yuletide reminders throughout t h e school stimulate
Mary act like this?" "Would Mary wear this
conversations on Christmas'subjects. When discussion was in
dress?" "Would'MaryAe(talking like this?"
full swing on the holiday events of the Hurst one day, I came We can?t>e sure, if we celebrate Christmas in
up with this question, ''What is your favorite Christmas ac-
tivity at M e r c y h u r s t ? " ^ i f II Mary's way, that we will have the Merriest
Quite a number of girls cited the beautiful and significant Christmas ever.
"Lighting of t h e Crib" as their favorite. Among them was
Barbara Haner, who said. "It portrays so vividly one of t h e
most wonderful and foremost t r u t h s of our Catholic Faith,
the coming of the Messiah to re-
Tour Europe at Low Cost
deem man." Janet Sabella and
•Mickey O'Doxmell agree thait the Mary's Thoughts ''Here's -a chance to take that oft-dreamed of tour
of Europe—and at minimum cost, too! Student tours
crib lighting is the real spirit of
Christmas. At Christmas to Europe, sponsored by the National Newman Club
Federation and the National Federation of Catholic
When I approached Louise What joy,Iwhat bliss is mine to- College Students ,are being offered at rates ranging
Kamenjar, she thought a mom- night from approximately $550 to $825. These rates include
ent and then replied, "I like ithe As I hold You close to me; transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, guided
orphans' parity best because And yet the clouds hang dark and sightseeing, and many other features.
Christmas is the time to make drear,
little children happy. I like to see For a future day I see. Countries featured in the various tours are Eng-
their faces'. light up with *joy." land, France, Ireland, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.
Virginia Kelly holds aC similar Your baby head so soft and warm, Just think of sailing next summer from New York
view: "It makes you feel so good Now: safe upon my breast, on either the R. M. S. Mauretinia, R. M. S. Queen
on Christ's birthday to be able to Sharp, piercing tthorns will one Elizabeth, or the R. M. S.^Queen Mary and visiting
do something for someone who day crown; London, Dublin, Madrid, Rome with its Major Basi-
doesn't have much." For you, my Son, no rest. licas and Shrines!
-

The Color Question
Sociology majors and those interested in socio-
logical fields may like to read Color Ebony by Helen
Caldwell Day. The author, herself a Negro, is twen-
ty -*three years old and knows all about the color
question—from the!inside so 'to speak. She writes
brilliantly and has lived a life worth telling about.
* A book which will interest the masses is Everybody
Calls Me Father by Father X. This is a highly amus-
ing, yet thoughtful and philosophical, manuscript
written by a young .priest, who writes rather like
Damon Runyon, on his first five years in the priest-
hood.
The Fear of Freedom by Francis Biddle is a book
which will interest Dad and Grandpa. It is a book
about civil liberties by one of America's outstanding
liberals; it is cold, clear common sense on the cur-
rents flames of hysteria regarding un-American ac-
tivities, i taxi-cabs ito begin the first lap of
Time on your hands? Well, maybe, but these and
other-old or new books should provide one way ot
avoiding "the devil's workshop!"
Christmas- pageant, presented by Those infant feet> so dear and
the sophomore class, and favored
small,
by MarcelUa Hahn. Resting now so still,
R/oxamna (Downing was one of I must watch stumble, trip, and
the many who gave a vote of pop-
fall
ularity to the freshman Christmas Up the muck of Calvary's hill.
party. "From the standpoint of
freshmen, it brings (them together
to work for the first time. Sweet dimpled hands that clutch
And everyone gets together
And
my own
cling so trustingly
in a very joyful atmosphere." Ruth
Ann Lauler voiced her opinion Iron spikes will one day rend and
thusly: "The Christmas party is pierce
As you pray forgivingly.
one of my favorites because it is
the time when the whole school
can forget work -and worries and Thy baby laughter rippling sweet
Join in a very enjoyable activity." Cut deep into my soul;
Many of you, I imagine, agree A future groan I seem to hear,
with these gulr-lss, For many of you, Terrifying while thunders roll.
other activities hold first place.
Before luggage Is heaved and , I clasp You closer to my
f Babowlcz, Norma Jean Scott, Theda Best,
dragged into impatiently waiting breast ,
Though the winds blow sharper
the journey home, each freshman still.
will probably have decided which My Son, my God, give me the
is her most precious memory of strength | Bernadefcte Bell, Rita Shanahan, Mary Cath-
'the past two and a half weeks. To do ithe Father's will.
What a wonderful opportunity to secure educa-
tional, religious, and cultural values, along with the
thrill of meeting new people and making new friends!
Why not drop a little hint to Sanita? Perhaps he can
make this Christmas an extra special one for you if
For further information about the student tours,
see Judy Carlo w or JoAnn Weaver. I
THE MERCIAD
Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.
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EDTTOR| _____,. ..-JS . Frances Sullivan
Associate Edi'bor _ .. J Mary Lou Dwyer
Assistant Editors £.';. Florene Cherry, Jean Drouhard
Business Editor . 'X ^ Claire Todd
Editorial Staff _. ___ Pauline -SoMda, Joan Harri-
son, Claire Agliata, Patricia Moran, Mary Jo
Royer, Ceci Wert, Helen Fogarty, Mary Jo
Doris Moore, Mary Ann Callahan, Jody Ryan,
Donna Byers, Ann Kennedy, Julie rech.
Business Staff Coriinne Prenatt, Dorothy
Roth, Lucreta Burger, Amftta Santomenna,
erine O'Ponnell, Katherine Pavlov.
 December tS, 1951
erdonalit
•Tin glad we are helping the needy," said Ann Kennedy to
Pat Miller and Marge Cummiskey. (H. Eisert was lost in the
snow when the above was taken.)
"Joy to the World" is heard over many radios and sung by
many groups at Christmas timo. During '{the Yuletide Season
people are busy buying gifts, preparing fancy foods, entertain-
ing—but there are many families who have only the bare nec-
essities at Christmas. Frequently their newfblouse, or skirt, or
chicken dinner has been given to them byf some thoughtful
group. "Joy to the Needy Families" is what Helen Eisert, Pat
Miller, Ann Kennedy, and Margie Cummiskey hope to bring.
Packing a basket of chicken,
canned food, and other seasonal
"goodies" is Helen Eisert, a senior
from Olean, New York. A history
major, witih an English minor,
Helen is very active in I Jfc.C. She
has participated in several of their
panel discussions. iSince Helen
loves drama tics, she keeps her
roommates entertained by acting
out various events that happen
or telling t h e m | "a story." Her
friendly way and pleasant smile
make her liked by all even though
she is a member of the ^Student
Board of Discipline. In the future
Helen hopes to be working for the
government in Washington, D. C.
Christmas Spirit
Wrapping a package for the
juniors' needy family is Pat Mil-
ler, a Home Ec major -from Erie,
Pennsylvania. This peppy junior
is a member of the Home Ec Club
and is always ready to help when
she is needed. Much of her spare
time is spent at Lobiaw's where
she works. She just loves "Cook-
ies" and wishes that she *could
How Holy the Night
For us here at Mercyhurst, snow
and Christmas go together. Look-
ing out on the campus we can see
the pure white snow covering the
earth with its warm blanket. It
seems to stretch out for miles and
miles. If we will just turn back to
the first Christmas in Bethlehem
we^will see the Holy Child who
has a love for us which is as pure
as the snowflakes and as far-
reaching as the endless, out-
stretching fields of snow.
1 The time for the Sophomore
Christmas pageant arrives and the
snow covers our campus. We sing
many familiar carols as we view
the serenity and peace which sur-
rounds us. Because of the beauty
and purity of the snow and of the
refrains* of carols we are in a
mood to watch the impressive
pageant, & I
or i r a iltd
have them with her all the time.
Since Pat has received her gift
from Hawaii, she|hias kept many
of her friends entertained.
The capitol of .the United States
is Ann Kennedy's hometown Busy
folding clothes is this sophomore
French major, who is very active
in Sodality, C. A., and French
Club. She is also a member of
A. A. and is a Janus Pledge. Calm,
cool, and collected, Ann loves
dancing and traveling. She has
been to Europe once and hopes
to return some day.
Helping to pack some food is
a newcomer at the 'Hurst, Margie
C u m m i s k e y from Bradford,
Pennsylvania. Margie has chosen
elementary ed. as her major. Even
though she has been here only
three months, *she is an active
member of the Glee Club, an hon-
orary member of A. A., land a
Janus pledge. This reserved fresh-
man is quite talented—she plays
the piano, dances, and sings. We
•hope to see her display more of
her talent a t school'functions.
And just before we leave to
spend the joyous feast of Christ-
mas at home with our parents and
friends we denote a portion of an
evening, to the "lighting of the
crib." We proceed to the north
campus where the "lighting" .takes
place. looking at the sky, we see
the moon acting as a spotlight to
the dancing stars, and very softly,
slowly, and sparingly the snow-
flakes are falling, and as we begin
with "O Come Let us Adore Him"
it seems as 'though it were the
heavenly host on the first Christ-
mas and magnificent tranquility
falls upon us.
And still the snow keeps falling,
slow at first and then a little fas-
ter, it ceases, and begins again.
How Holy the night seems!
THE MERCIAD Page Three
HOLIDAY FASHIONS . . .
K. 0. Phi Observes
Founder's Day Close That Suitcase!
| Alpha Eta Chapter of Kappa With Christmas vacation. Just velvet, with a cute dutch hat of
Omioron Phi held a pledging around the corner, every girl at matching color and material.
ceremony December 12 in the Blue Mercyhurst is wondering Just how You had better think twice be-
Room. Pledged to the fraternity she is going to stuff her three hun- fore you wear that full skirt of
at this time were Sally Batchlor, dred pounds of clothes into one or yours for that important Christ-
Virginia Kelly, Oeraldine King- two little suitcases. There's just mas date. It's been rumored
ston, and Margaret Young, sopho- one answer, you can't do it. So around many college campuses
more home economic students. let's be sensible, let's travel light- that men prefer a full skirt only
ly, and maybe we can get by with when it is worn with high heels
Following the pledging cere- and a small waist line.
mony. Founder's Day was ob- only one hundred pounds. Let's
served with a formal luncheon and try. A Party Must
Candlelighting Service in the First of all we'll need a dressy We're| going" to have some
lounge. Invitations were issued dress, something to wear to all the trouble fitting our formal into the
to Nancy Plack, Rosemarile Irr- open-houses and holiday parties. suitcase, because we don't want it
gang, and Mrs. Roger Jordan. Black is always good, and you can crushed, but we wouldn't go home
Those who took part in the im- always trim it up to fit the oc- for Christmas without a formal.
pressive I Candlelighting Service casion; rhinestones for big parties, Ballerina gowns are still -the thing,
were Sister M. CoUetrte, Miss Nina and maybe pearls for smaller ones. and now crinoline skirts cans be
Reilly, Ruth Beck, iMary Ann bought Just for the ballerina
Fahey.^Peggy Green, Marilyn Har- MADEMOISELLE promises that length gown. Of course the gown
klns, Doris Moore, Norma Jean emerald green is going to be the is net, and it's your favorite color
Scott, Jean Seman, and Betty color this year. So, let's|pack in with a matching stole or Jacket
Slater. J: f a full emerald green coat made of to cover bony shoulders, which are
definitely not in style; besides,
there are so many cute tricks
when it comes to fixing a stole.
Mercyhurst Girls The brown tweed suit and coat
will be perfectly fine to wear on
the train. Tweed travels well, and
Are Talking About... the suit can be worn for that
luncheon and bridge party we're
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT the gxrcr planning to go to.
&& nog
in the Chem lab ,i. . the fixing of Marian Lane • . . Clare Schaming's Of course, there are many other
ride with the New York State troopers . . . the delicious reward for the articles to be taken home, but we
servers at the Charity Dinner for St Joseph's Orphanage . . . the 6:30 can't go wrong with the ones we've
a. m. basketball/ game, with one more to decide the vdctor . . . the absence already chosen.
of Joy Fallon's cap at choir practice and her rescue by a handkerchief If you really want to be daring,
from Joan Harrison . • J the warning signs of the door of room 70 for J there's always a red slack suit,
6 a. m. singing visitors . . . the mice on the first floor. trimmed in white cotton, with
^matching cap, also trimmed in
white cotton.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . the friendship
of the frosh with chemistry . . . Anne; Cobbe's call from South Dakota, P.S. This outfit always comes
equipped with matching
but where was Anne? . . . the shine on the third floor . . . Mary Ann
Robie's goat, ''Daisy" . . . phone calls ati strange hours . • * the fun we white beard.
had at the Christmas Party *. . Mary Lou Scalise's hives i . . the tie
being knit by Peg Green . . . and Mary Kay Dyke still persevering with The Sophonade
her scarf . • . the anxiously awaited arrival of class rings. The Sophs are moaning in the halls
O'er {bands and themes and dates
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . the beautiful not made.
Christmas pageant . . . the anticipated lectures by Dr. DeKonick • . . the What is the cause for their con-
freeing of Archbishop Stepinac on condition that he does not Iresume cern?
his duties as Roman Catholic primate of Yugoslavia . . . the growing Test? Homework? No! the sophon-
crisis over the Suez Canal*. •.. the "talk" of peace in Korea. ade.
Poor Sophs! |They're much too
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT \ . . Sister Geraldine young and fair
and the coffee from heaven . • . Betty Seymour's twisted ankle and the To go through life with bills un-
lovely cast . . . the new craze of plaid socks » . . Pat Cosgrove's present paid,
from Paris . . • a little taste of spring fever an the weather . . .{hopes So get your date and join the fun
for a white and a happy and a Christian Christmas. We'll see you at the Sophonade!
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Basketball at Dawn Feeble Year '51 Students Lack Sleep

Upsets Junior Team Resolves for '52 [ Frosh Survey Says
Walking down the hail the other Did you know that the average Mercyhurst girl gets seven
It was a cold, dark, and very quiet morning on the resident day, it suddenly dawned on me hours of sleep a night ? Did vou ever realize that she very sel-
wing. Suddenly the 5:45 alarms went off and doors began to that 1951 was getting mighty odd dom eats a substantial breakfast? f i. |
open softly as a sleepy squadron ofijunior and freshmen pa- and feeble. Why before you know These things and many others were discovered as the re-
triots padded to the gymnasiumfln sneakers, gym suits, and it 1952 will be pushing in and sult of a survey conducted by the Freshman Hygiene Classes..
bathrobes. The tiny congregation paused in the lounge and taking all the limelight. Most Mercyhurst girls, both day and house students, feel they-]
when all strength andlcourage to go through with the plan Quickly I grabbed a pencil and weigh just about what they should. But of those who don't,
had been called forth, referees Ann Kennedy and Judy Eller- paper, picked up my feet and ran most juniors and seniors think they are underweight, while
mever blew the starting whistles. § m W_ the freshmen and sophomores
over to Mr. '51. I just toad 'to find §
* Before quarter time had been called, eyes wide with the would like to lose a little. Almost nails, If we ever had it.
out if he had anything to say to
determination to win had replaced the half-shut ones, and the us. He {heard me and turningno one is on a diet, but the group Almost no one {reported that
battle was on. J & around, stopped to wait. of those who are is .top heavy with they don't eat between meals. In
Theljuniors galloped to a hasty 5-0 lead (a handicap was frosh. fact ,the confession to "quite
what the frosh called it) and then the contest became tighter Pads for Frosh 'Surprisingly enough, it was dis- often" was made by most.
every minute. Halftime saw the Fightin' Froshfatop the jun- Jf "Mr. '51," I said, "looking back, covered that most students do not The complete results of the sur-
iors 18-16. if you had the chance, what reso- smoke. And further, the average vey will be studied by Miss Fer-
f Bath teams continaieid tiheir ing to the win column in the third number of cigarettes per day was guson's classes. Those who worked
and final clash of the series, the lutions would^ you make for the
rapid-fa-re scoring, tying | eacli Mercyhurst girls?" He scratched pretty evenly distributed in all on this project were Kathleen
other frequently. date of which has not yet been four classes: around ten. Bi eager, | Ka.therine Stefanick,
set. his head thoughtfully and then
The Hourtlh period found 'the began, | "Well ;f tost off, I'd have The majority of students wear Terry Zebert, Maureen Hammond,
combo of Many Ann Scioto, Bet Note—The freshmen offer sin- Joan Walsh, Laquita Dujuambi,
cere thanks to a loyal Donna Cut- the freshmen get rubber pads for glasses; no class had a unique ad-
Rroderick, and Barbara, fRobinson •their shoes and doors. You see, I vantage in this department. But Caroline o "Cornier, and Darlyne
at its best and podot after|point roma, their sole rooter. Schneider.
know Sister Loretta sleeps with one senior .is both near-sighted
was tallied on the fa^shnuan her ear to the ground. and far-sighted, which is quite an
count as they pulled away from
their game opponents in a last "Then I'd advise Jo Young and accomplishment. Home Ec Club
Peg Oavanaugh to get scooters to No Tonsils
burst of energy. It /was a red-fac-
ed but happy group of freshmen help them while monitoring the If a study of tonsils was to be Entertains Vets
who welcomed the i sound off Pat first floor—maybe guns would be made, ithe student would have a Ann Oobb acted as mistress of
Royer's <time whistle to end the better. Since Marg Cummisky has hard time finding specimens. Al- ceremonies at an informal pro-
game. j worried so much about her weight, most everyone is rid of bar's. gram at the. Erie Veterans Ad-
Betty Seymour announced the maybe Mr. '52 would see about Here's an interesting discovery: in ministration Hospital on Decem-
score 38-32—indication of a busy moving the scales down to Room nearly every case, if a girl has had ber 10. The program was in line
bit of scorekeeping. one. her appendix removed, her tonsils with the (Home Economics local
High-point girls were Margaret '53 Wants a Rest are gome, too. civil defense work as set up by the
Broderdck, Claire Agliata, Mary The average Mercyhurst girl College Club ^Department of the
Ann Scirto, and *Bet Broderiek, "Margaret Brcderick told me in American Home Economics As-
September that the junior class sees her dentist twice a year and
each wifth 16 tallies. The six points her physician once a year. One sociation. Monthly programs will
chalked up joy Barbl Robinson would definitely have beds to be planned for the remainder of
lounge on during their class meet- sophomore reports that although ;
proved-.to make the necessary dif- she's never had a nervous break- the year.
ferences. ings. Perhaps '52 would take care Mary Jane Seman, Marilyn Har-
of this. My strength is getting down, she is certainly working to-
The juniors are now eager to wards one! k:n>s, Peggy Green, and Mary Ann
pretty low. Hayes helped Ann to cheer fifty
notch, the top honors by return- The most common disease has
"When I was a young tyke, the men in the three wards visited.
been measles,jwith chicken pox
Class of '54 yearned to be campus- and mumps close behind. Although
ed; well, I advise aMr. '52 to give
Christmas Feasts Vary them a pad of campus slips and
doctors recommend more frequent
vaccination, most girls have only BLILA HARDWARE
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'elp but be impressed by the diversity of Christmas customs. to drop academic subjects and put
To us here in America, Christmas, so far as feasting is con-

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all their energy toward a degree
sidered, means fruitcake and turkey. Let's peek at the tables in extra-curricular activities."
jf our brothers throughout the world to discover what custo-
mary food says "Christmas is here!" I noticed he was anxious to
In Ukrania a thirty-nine day fast of no meat is broken on hurry on and finish up the busi- ART DAIRYLAND
Christmas Eve. A twelve course dinner is served, one course ness of his reign, but he leaned |lCE CREAM IBAR
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Feasting starts a | week before
Christmas in England; however, ing year.
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