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Drama Club
To Produce
'Stage Door
Miss Helen Kelly, speech and
drama teacher, announces the se-
lection of "Stage Door", as this
year's annual Mercyhurst College
Drama production.^ The dates
scheduled for this play are Febru-
ary 25, 26,land 27. f stone fireplace,, cafe}style. The
Written by Mr. George Kauf-
man and Miss Edna Ferber, "Stage
Door" appeared on Broadway In
the late 1930's starring Margaret
Sullavan. It was later made into
a movie and starred such film per-
sonalities as Katherine Hepburn
and* Irene Dunn.
The plot centers about the Re-
hearsal Club where only the
younger and aspiring actresses as-
semble. Allotypes of girls may be
found there—tall, short, rich, poor,
town, country—but of them all,
there is found only one "real" ac-
tress. Threads of success, despair,
and matrimony are tangled 'to-
gether while under, above, and
through it all is a surge of young
life with its light-heartedness,
courage, and loyalty.
The large cast will include ele-
ven men and eighteen women.
Miss Kelly hopes to begin casting
before the Christmas holidays.
Norine Preedit, senior art student,
will design the original settings.
Marge Cummiskey Selected
As Gannon Co-ed Colonel
Atlattention as Colonel Marge Cummiskey and her escort, Cadet
First Lieutenant Ray Francis, descend the steps of the Mercyhurst
Little Theatre are Cadets Second Lieutenants Hank Langmyer and&
Dave McNeills.
The commissioning of Marge
Cummiskey as honorary Cadet
Colonel highlighted the intermis-
sion of the Military Ball on De-
cember 11, at Gannon Auditorium.
Marge was selected as this year's
Co-ed Colonel by the vote of the
entire ROTC unit at Gannon. Be-
sides officiating at (the sixth an-
nual Military Ball on Friday eve-
ning, Marge will preside at all
formal ROTC functions through-
out the remainder of the school
year,
MERC1AD MERCYHURST COLLEGE. ERIE, PA.
Holly Inn Scene Pope Elevates Bishop,
Of Frosh Party Three Former Chaplains
I Faculty and students gathered
last evening at the Holly Inn, in
acceptance of the freshmen's in-
vitation to their Christmas*party.
The. "Inn" was the auditorium,
cleverly decorated in green and
white. Guests were seated at small
tables arranged around a large
table settings followed the general
color scheme.
Frosh talent provided a £ variety
Show, whiche was! highlighted 'by
a "Sleepy Doll" dance, by Lois
Young, Donna Nashwinter, Pa-
tricia Klein, and Rosa Spillane.
The dance was under the direction
of Mary "Lou Theobald, who per-
formed a solo. Sheila Flynn and
Marguerite McLaughlin sang two
favorite Chrismas songs, duet
style, "Silver Bells" and "Winter
Wonderland." Freshmen servers,
attired in identical costumes, per-
formed a tray drill, after which
the trays were used to serve re-
freshments.
Santa Claus, in the person of
Julia Kelly, arrived just-in time
for refreshments, with his sack
of gifts for everyone. To the stu-
dents, he, presented a foot-stool
for the day-hop lounge. Then
everyone joined in the caroling,
led by Miss Flynn, concluding the
festive and spirited evening.
Also a nominee for the title,
Pat Egan, sophomore, was one of
Marge's attendants at the Ball.
Marge made a stunning colonel
in her specially tailored! uniform
of white blouse, skirt, and shoes,
and maroon jacket and cap. She
is permitted to retain the uniform
as a memory of this much deserv-
ed honor—and of a wonderful
evening she will long remember.
Congratulations, Colonel Marge
--your Alma Mater salutes you!
December 16,1953
Mercyhurst College shared in the honors bestowed upon
the Erie Diocese on Wednesday, November 26, the occasion
of the Diocesan centennial. Bishop John Mark Gannon, Chan-
cellor of Mercyhurst College, set aside his former title to as-
sume that of Archbishop, given to him as a personal honor
from the Holy Father, Pope Pius XII.
Three former chaplains of^Mercyhurst were among those
who snared in the honor of being elevated to Domestic Pre-
late: Rt Rev. William L. Sullivan, Ph. D„ Rt Rev. Msgr. James
M. Powers, and Rt. Rev, Alfred M. Watson.
The high ecclesiastical honor
was bestowed upon Archbishop years. At present, he is Director of
Gannon for his deep piety, his Catholic Charities of the Frie Dio-
missionary accomplishments for cese. Prom 1938 to 1947, Msgr.
the Church, his fervent ^charity, Watson, rector of St. Peter's Ca-
and his zeal in the. field of educa- thedral, was chaplain of the col-
tion. lege.
First Chaplain Elevated to (Papal Chamberlain
with the title of Very Reverend
Monsignor Sullivan was the Monsignor is Rev. Edward H. Lat-
first chaplain of Mercyhurst and imer, professor of religion at the Archbishop Gannon
is at present the pastor of Holy college. Monsignor Latimer is also
Rosary I Church in Johnsonburg, the Diocesan Superintendent of
Pa. Succeeding Msgr. Sullivan at Schools.
Mercyhurst, Msgr. Powers served
as chaplain for a period of five
. . . has been scheduled for Feb-
2
ruary 5, 6, and 7. Arrangements
Sophs Present I
have been made to hold the formal
Saturday dance at the\ Lawrence
AfinUfll Pfli?£21flt! i ThC Staff
° f ThC Mcrctad
* Hot
e l Ballroom. A. A. president
Extends Best Wishes
Virginia Kelly has announced that
?Under the direction of Miss
Helen -, Kelly and Sister M. Angeli-
s To All Its Readers Barbara Buerkle has been selected
ca, the annual pageant, entitled
8 For A H as chairman of the weekend.
Sophomore class president Jean
"The Christmas Story" was {pre-
sented December 13, in the Little Heavey*is chairman of the Satur-
Theatre. The pageant for this year HUrnj day evening formal.
consisted! of nine scenes which
took place from the time of the
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QHjnBtmaa
Immaculate Conception to the
Flight into Egypt. Judy Gleason
And A Happy And Blessed
Students Light
and Joan jjSzymanski, the nar-
t
rators, related the story which
was followedtoythe appearance
YuletideCribs
oi'^the prophets, Kathleen Law- Jfaro $rar "Veni, Veni Emmanuel." This
rence, Lorraine Enright and Mary beautiful hymn provided the
McCarthy. The scenes narrated theme for the Blessing of the Crib
were then presented injggpanto- in the foyer, Tuesday, December
mime and accompanied by sing- 15th. The ceremony is tradition-
ing. Hurst To Hear ally presented for the faculty! by
the Senior Class. Pauline Solida
The leading roles were taken began the blessing with the An<ti-
oy Pat Fridley, who portrayed
the Blessed Mother, Barbara
Violin Concert phon while Marlene Di Matta led
the class in the Magnificat* Mick-
Barnes as Joseph, Beth Coleman A violin concert by Miss Joyce ey O'Donnell then read the Gospel
as Elizabeth, and Pat Murphy, Flissle.r on January 13, 1354 will of St. Luke on the Nativity. A
Zackary. The part of the blind be the fourth ^presentation of the prayer read by Gerry Kingston
girl was played by Jo Ciancag- Mercyhurst concert series of and the prophecy of Ezeehiel read
lini, the beggar and the lame boy 1953-54. Miss Plissler is the sec- by Kathleen Malnzer closed tho
by J Christine Haughton and Jean ond instrumentalist affiliated with blessing. The program also includ-
Lee respectively. Kathleen Cooper, the National Music League of New ed an address by Barbara Klein
Pat Powers, and Pat Eisert por- York City to appear this year. expressing the" gratitude of, the
trayed the roles of the three kings. Miss Flissler is a winner of the seniors to the faculty and wishing
The mystic angels were Marilyn Naumberg Foundation Award, won them a truly happy and holy
Genck, and Pat and Phyllis Nar- after making a striking entry in- Christmas.
by, and the shepherds, Millie J Yo- to the New York concert world
kawanis, Pat Eagan, Carol Kelly, at her Town /Hall debut in De- Wednesday evening a similar
Mary Gene Pyne and Joan Clancy. cember, 1951. Her music training, presentation will be held by the
The part of the angel Gabriel was Which was begun at the ase of entire student body at the light-
enacted .by Kay Canada, with four, developed her unusual talent ing of the outdoor Christmas
Crib. The students in full aca-
Margaret Hirsch, Pat Maleyfand which graduated her from the
Dorothy Rudge as the other an- Julliard School of Music where demic attire will march from the
residents' hall to the foyer steps
gels! she obtained her Master's Degree.
where they will sing Christmas
Jean Heavy, as general stage It was there that She studied un- carols. Miss Helen Kelly will read
manager, assisted by Barbara der Christine and Edward Dethier.
Coole, had on her production staff Her former teachers were. Madame the gospel of St. Luke, and at the
Helen Kennedy, in charge of light- Fonaroff and Rubin Heifet. words "And a Babe was born in
ing, and Rosario Moreno, sound Miss Flissler has made orches- Bethlehem" the Crib will be light-
effects. Properties were handled tral appearances under the batons ed. It will remain on the Mercy-
by Jo Ciancaglini, and costumes of Leon Barzin, Jean Morel and
hurst campus throughout the
were {under the supervision of Le.opold Stokowski, besides con-
Marilyn Abahazl, Kathleen Smith, cert engagements in the South and Christmas season as a reminder
and Alyce Weber, East, of the true spirit of Christmas.
 Page Two THE ERCIAD
O u r C h a n c e l l o r H o n o r e d P r e f e c t O u t l i n e s Christmas
I The Diocese of Erie has recently been gladdened by the
elevation of Bishop Gannon to the rank of Archbishop. By this
New Year's Eve New Personalities, Old Songs
appointment, Rome has expressed tits appreciation of the
achievements of our Bishop whose love for humanity has so
Sodality Event
It is true that News Year's eve
benefited the people under his jurisdiction.
is a fitting occasion for fun, merri-
The city of Erie is indebted to Archbishop Gannon for the ment and a prevailing spirit of joy.
At the same time, it is an oppor-
prestige it now enjoys as an outstanding college center. When tunity for serious prayerful
in 1922, Bishop Gannon approved the request of the Sisters of thought.
Mercy to establish in Erie a College for Women, he inaugura-
Indulging in pagan excesses of
ted an era of higher education which brought into existence,
every sort, from the earliest times,
not only Mercyhurst but also the many other institutions of has been the practice for ushering
higher learning that subsequently sprang up in the city. What in the New Year and parting with
was formerly an industrial city is now becoming an intellectual the old.^Especially during the re-
center, with ^cultural advantages surpassing those of many cent war years, News Year's eve
parties have enabled everyone to
other towns of equal population. Erie then has every reason to participate in all-night J drinking
rejoice in the announcement that its Bishop has J bee^n so bouts.
signally honored.
Many sodalities, in an attempt
We of Mercyhurst College are particularly happy in this to counteract this trend, have in-
appointment; for, as Chancellor of Mercyhurst, Archbishop itiated a ^movement informally
Gannon's great heart has found a| thousand ways in which to termed soldality New Year's Eve.
minister to our needs. His interest canfbest be measured by New Year's Eve, sodality style,
combines, alternately, the con-
the many intangibles which are the realjtreasures of our col- cept of prayerful watching wi.Ti
lege - - his whole-hearted approval of our educational policies, the idea of^Christian|lestive|joy.
his participation in the many projects sponsored by the col- A Holy Hour is the earnest part
lege, and in his moral support which has given Mercyhurst the af the evening; later, everyone
goes on to traditional holiday
prestige it enjoys today. Concrete expressions of this interest
celebrations, brought to the reali-
may be found in the Library, which he has enriched with zation of the serious responsibili-
priceless volumes; in the masterpieces of art that adorn cur ties the New Year will bring.
walls; in our expansion program which he has supported; and, The festivities which pusher in
the New Year should contain Ian
lastly, in the massive gateway to Mercyhurst recently made
possible by the Archbishop's generosity. These contributions element of convivality and hos-
pitality. A variety Jof activities
distinguish him in our thoughts, not only as our great Bishop
such as music, dancing, games,
and Chancellor, but also asja Patron of arts and letters, a stunts, refreshments—all should
man eager to share with his fellowmen. the treasures which be aimed at providing the guests
he has so richly enjoyed. with Christian "fun", rather than
with pagan over-indulgence.
The?full extent of Mercyhurst's gratitude to Archbishop
The essential quality of our
Gannon cannotlbe expressed in words; but we can» and we do New Year's Eve colors our whole
rejoice with him in this latest honor which has been bestowed year. It is up to each of us to
on him. $ make 1954 a joyous but truly holy
one.
Everyone's Talking! Council Acts
Day-hop and resident §alike, they're buzzing about the
new non-smokers' lounge.
On Proposed
Feeling ran high last year, especially among day students, Social Change
on the need for improved locker facilities, a health room, and This year Mercyhurst has had
a lounge for non-smokers. We talked about i t everywhere, an active social calendar commit-
but our discussion threatened to go the way of all idle talk tee working in Student Council.
Under the direction of Jean Bros-
until the day-hop Y.C.S. group took up the cause. Recom-
coe, senior Council member, its
mendations were drawn up, printed in the erciad, and three main project is the incorporation
were presented to the administration. All were accepted and of the Sophonade dance into the
this year new lockers were installed, a health room was pro- Winter Carnival weekend.
vided and the non-smokers' lounge is nearing completion. As stated in the objectives of
the newly-formed committee, its
At long last we students have discoveredjthat all things aims are to raise the quality of
do not come to he who waits. We've found that the adminis- Mercyhurst dances to the. level of
other college-sponsored functions.
t r a t i o n ' s receptive and anxious to hear us out; that is, if we
In accomplishing this, the chang-
take the initiative rather than waiting for the office to dis- es will undoubtedly increase the
cover that we do have problems. attendance at the mid-year dance.
We've taken a giant step injthe right direction. We've At the!most recent meeting of
discovered that it can be done and how to do it. It remains the Council, Judy Roseberry, soph-
omore member of the social cal-
for us to make wise use of this knowledge. \ endar committee, presented sev-
eral recommendations. The.se were
t is "Sleighride" offered by the
Little Christmas' Lost? discussed and received unanimous-
ly by vote of a simple majority of
Council members.
Cause for great rejoicing is ours as the second great feast This year the Athletic Associa-
of the Christmastide approaches --- the Feast of Epiphany. tion will continue to sponsor the
Overshadowed "by the favorite feast, Christmas, its meaning
and spirit have become obscure to us.
Friday evening, Saturday dinner,
and Saturday and Sunday after-
noon activities. The sophomore
Twelve days after the Christ Child was born at Bethle- class will take charge of the Sat-
hem, Magi were guided from the East to the stable where He urday night dance. Selection of a
lay. Here, in the name of all of us, the Gentiles, they feil chairman of this^ dance will be
down in adoration of the Child. On this feast, stoo, we come optional and left to the discretion
to Christ guided by the Star of Faith- In our hearts we bring
of this class.
Him the gold of Jlove. The frankincense of our fidelity? rises
up before Him in adoration|and|prayer. The complete giving The Sophonade. will be dropped
of ourselves to Christ in our myrrh. I . • '. from the social calendar as an iso-
Remember the role the Magi played in representing all of lated function. This annual af-
us on the first Epiphany. Their joy in finding Christ is shareg fair will be moved up to Saturday
by us, who need not travel|to Bethlehem, but have only Jo night of the Winter Carnival
look within our hearts. With these Wise Men we are privileg- weekend, but will continue to be
ed to spread the glory of the Saviour among those with whom held off campus.
we live and work and pray. Epiphany the "forgotten" feast •Proceeds from the weekend will
will then find daily meaning in our life* be distributed as in the put,
December 16, 1955
Records Present
Christms for young people—
and older people—is being made a
to the Phil Moore Four recording
of "Chlnchy Old* Scrooge", a nd
bit more jolly this year by new flip side. "Blink Before Christ-
and old Christmas records. Spark-
mas", is Ernest Tubb's "We Need
ling new personalities in music
are also1 coming into their own God For Christmas." On the other
through: the new record releases side, Mr.*Tubb says,#Tm Trim-
which, incidently, make fine ming My Christmas Tree".
Christmas gifts.
Of course, there are all the tra-
One of the most outstanding of ditional hymns and carols done
these is Eartha Kitt whose '"San- by our favorite recording artists,
ta Baby" has achieved great popu- such as Bing Crosby's "Silent
larity for her. Miss Kitt sings a
rather modernized version of a Night" and "Faith of Our
letter to Santa Claus from a so- Fathers", Perry Como's "White
ph is toca ted lady. Gayla Peevy Christmas," Mario Lanza's "Ave
steps into the spotlight fori the Maria". All these can be also had
younger generation. Gayla, who is in an album featuring Arthur
sort of a female Jimmy Boyd, has Godfrey and his friends. It includ-
a new and novel gift request, "I es "Frosty the Snowman", "Mele
Want a Hippopotamus for Christ- Kalikimaka," and many others.
mas.>>
In addition to the above records, Mercyhurst College wishes to
Erie's Record Shop offers a host extend its thanks to Sears,
of other Christmas records. Roebuck and Company and
Among them canfbe found the also to the Louis Marx Com-
ever popular "Winter Wonder- pany for the toys which these
land" done by Perry Como for companies donated to the an-
RCA Victor. On the pother side,
nual Orphan's Party.
Mr. Como features "That Christ-
mas Feeling", something everyone
feels, or should feel, at this time.
RCAI Victor also jhas Irishman SoHf *£ Ttew tyea*
Dennis Day for "Christmas in Kil-
Silver-toned bells sing out their
larney." Something few of us have
heard are Swedish, Finnish, and song,
Greek Christmas songs which are A song of love and cheer.
also featured on Victor. Of hope and happiness, peace and
Mel Blanc has "I Tent Wait Till prayer,
Quithmuth" on Capitol records.
To greet the coming: New Year.
Both this and the flip side,
"Christmas Chopsticks", are sung
A. song of love that swells the
in the voice of Tweety, the ca- heart
nary. Also for children, Judy Val-
entine offers "A Ride in Santa's With notes of golden cheer
Sleigh," singing about the dream
of every little 'boy and girl.
"Please Bring My Daddy a Train,
And sends its message far and
near
Santa", is contributed by Guy
Lombardo, while "The Story of
All through the coming New
Year.
the Littlest Angel" is told toy Lor-
etta Young on two records. A song of hope that stirs the soul
Even if we don't like "hillbilly"
records,! Red Foley has released To deep and dwelling prayer
one on the Decca label that has
And helps the world find happi-
"food for thought". The motto for ness.
Cfetholics this Christmas, "Put
Christ Back into Christmas," ap- Throughout the coming New
pears on one side while the re- Year.
verse side has "The Gentle Car-
penter of Bethlehem." The latter A song of peace that lingers long
tells of Christ's building His
house and of the people who live And pleads with God to hear
in it or come to it for aid. An-
Our desperate cries to free the
other record a little on the "hill- earth
billy" side is done by Jo Stafford
and Frankie Laine for Columbia Within the coming New Year.
titled "Christmas Roses." *
The beautiful Voices of Walter To Mother DeSales . . .
Schumann! create the "Sound of
. . . the faculty and student body
Christmas" and "Magic Is The extend their sincerest welcome.
Earth." In a little different vein Our hopes and prayers are offered
for your speedy and complete re*
Boston Pops, and "Snowflakes" by
Yvonne O'Day. In direct contrast
covery so that you may soon again
take your place among us.
THE MERCIAD
Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.
Member of
Associate Collegiate Press
"All American"
Editor 4 r ~ -w—.~ - 1 Mary Anne Hayes
Associate Editor „_ __ t |_ J e a n Drouhard
Assistant Editors Marge Williams, Martha McNulty
Business Editor |ffiS Roseann Andio
Editorial Staff — ^ Jody Ryan, Donna Byers.
Ann Kennedy, Lorraine Reichel. Victoria Argana. Carol Kelly.
Mary Gene Pyne, Judy Roseberry, Jean Heavey, Gerry Kingston.
Ann Downing. {
Business Staff .....^ Peggy Grace, Dot Zuaula.
Le P a t Mur h
E M "' P y- Helen Kennedy, Lorraine
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College Sends Mercyhurst Girls
Six Delegates Are Talking About...
To Conventions
Mercyhurst students were to be
found on* campuses of three dif-
ferent colleges in^various parts of
the country during the first week-
end of December. As delegates^of
NSA, YCS, and NFCCS, they re-
presented Mercyhurst in discus-
sions on subjects vital to college.
At Swarthmore College, Donna
Cutronajand Patrica Murphy at-
tended the regional meeting of the
National Students Association. At
the panel workshop meeting, the
delegates explored the programs,
policies and issues facing the vari-
ous American Student Organiza-
. . . talks with collegians about her daughters who were educated tions now speaking for the NSA
in private, though not Catholic schools, and of nuns as fine educators. in foreign lands.
Composed mainly of freshmen, the above group met informally with
Mrs. F. D. R. in the Bishop's Parlor. "Apostolic Formation" was
topic discussed on the Notre Dame
Campus where members of YCS
Mrs. FDR Visits Hurst, met for a symposium. Mercyhurst
was represented by Marky Foley
and Geraldine Doherty. The con-
Chats With Students clusion of the symposium was that
apostolic formation in Catholic
During h e r r e c e n t t r i p t h r o u g h Erie, Mrs. E l e a n o r Roose- colleges must take place simul-
velt honored Mercyhurst College with an informal} visit. On taneously with Catholic action.
S a t u r d a y morning, Dec. ^5, surrounded by a group of sisters Edith Lauler and Mary Noreen
and s t u d e n t s e a g e r t o m e e t t h e f w i f e of our late President, McCarthy attended a meeting of
she w a s conducted on a - t o u r of t h e college. the NFCCS at LeMoyne College
C a m e r a s flashed continuously as Mrs. Roosevelt spoke in Syracuse. Here plans were
with t h e various m e m b e r s of h e r entourage, ^answering their made for the annual Region Con-
m?ny questions and inquiring as t o t h e coursesiwhich t h e y gressfto be held at Canisius Col-
a r e following- lege in the spring. A subject of
Particularly impressed by the special interest was the Marian
spacious new library, she remark- of the Divine" burns within every pilgrimage being sponsored this
ed, "It must 'be a delight ho the man and needs only to be fanned summer by the NFCCS.
students to study in such an at- through the effort and good will
mosphere." 'She also commented of every person. In conclusion, she
on the deep stage in the. Little pointed out that it is the prepar-
Theatre and on the time and work ation^ of youth in colleges, such
'Twas The Night
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT .*•. . The visit of
the. former First Lady of the land, ELEANOR ROOSEVELT . . . CAROL
KELLY'S dream come true . . . The opening of the Marian Year]. . .
freshmen entertainment at Dramatic Club . . . CHRIS HAUOHTON
"Would you please send a bus to the Greyhound Taxi Terminal?" . . .
Congratulations, MSGR, LATIMER . | ] Story hour at the Booker T.
Washington Center . . . "MUSCLES LAULER" or "Who's in the closet
now?" ? . ^ r e t u r n of "CHERRY," this time to Faculty Row . . . KAY
COOiP'ER'S car, or at least an excuse for one . . . onion parties, why
the sophomores walk alone . . .
MERCYHURST GIRLS^ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Gannon
honors MARGE CLMMISKEY, Queen of^the Military Ball . . .
How JODY RYAN lit out of Lit . . . Soci Seminar trip to Polk . . .
3D . . . BARBARA BEVERIDGE, now MRS. GINDLESPERGER
. , . the Advent wreath . . . BARBARA BOSTSARIS, suds in her
eye .-. . Who's Whose in room 55 . . . The model U. N. . . .PAT
EISERTS frequent trips to Pittsburgh . . . DONNA BYERS and
ANN KENNEDY apply for Fulbright scholarships, here's hopin',
kids . . . gargling chorus heard nightly out the windows, it's good,
for the vocal cords . . .
the MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT J . . Sophomore
'Pageant . . . proposed: plays for Dramatic Club, "Stage Door" and
"Everyman" . . . first sign of Christmas, Mercyhurst girl seen riding
a reindeer up State Street ..;. . TERRY GORNY and MARY LOU
SCALISE coin new word, "fergitis," (N. B. no inuendos in this word)
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . .!Arch-
bishop Gannon . . . Freshman Christmas party . . . MARY ANN
SCIRTO'S invitation to play on city basketball! team, first step
to the Pros . . . haircuts . . . DR. D. selling the educated pink pills
Jin his new drug store . . . The newest hit song, "The Eyes of
are on you . . . Senior Home Ecers' sequel to "Tea for Two", Tea for
Thirty" . . . Orphan party . . . Mercyhurst profits from "Brigadoon,"
so do^DWYER and SCOTT . . . MARKY the MANGLER wins
mangle . . . "I only have Hawk Eyes for you" . . .
% MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOU/T . . . Favorite say-
ing on second|floor, "Where is B. J . ? " l 5 l .^BARBARA BUERKLETS
little Oriental Creeps .^. . volley ball games every Tuesday . . . the
dollar doll in the. book store . . . B. J. BTSGROVE'S and DOT RUDGE'S
weekend at Notre Dame . . . the sophomore's useful gift from PAT
ROYiER . . . why MICKEY O'DONNELL'S letters aren't ALL from
John Carroll these days . . . Christmas vacation . . . (note, this article
would be longer, but PAT MALEY isn't talking). ?

which have been put into the art as Mercyhurst, that is thefkey to
work. peace and charity among the peo-
Before Vacation
WhUe in the library, Mrs. ples of the world. 'Twas the night before vacation
Roosevelt very graciously! answer- Shortly before leaving Mercy- and all thru the hall,
ed questions concerning her views hurst, Mrs. Rooseveltlpaid atfine Not a student was sleeping, all
on world conditions. She briefly ex- compliment to the Catholic Sis- were having a ball.
plained the relations which she ters. At group meetings in Wash- The luggage was packed by the
found to exist between the nations ington when students from the doorways with care
of the world and stressed the ne- various schools in the. District were Infi hopes that $ taxis soon would
cessity of a positive, effort to un- introduced to her, she noticed that be there.
derstand other countries. Since the students who had been trained The loungers had started leaving
United States has risen to her pre- by Catholic Sisters were more Itheir beds,
sent stature in worlds affairs, it poised and gracious then were the While visions of faculty, danced
has been^'increasingly difficult for others. in their heads.
Americans to Olook upon other Democrat or Republican, all en- Barb in her kerchief and Kitty in
countries as their equal. Mrs. joyed the short visit of the former her cap I
Roosevelt advocated that this spir-1 First Lady and trust that Mrs. Had just settled in the lounge for
it of humility andj understandings Roosevelt, too, found the two- | | ? a long night's nap. I
should be developed; it is not an hour visit a pleasant part of her When down ion first floor there
impossibility because! the "spark trip through Erie. I 1 |arose such a clatter
The Sophs tore out to see what
was the ^matter.
Orphans and Students Away to Room 10 they flev/pike
a flash
Tore open the door and flew thru
Enjoy Christmask Party the trash.
When what to their wondering
"Wheel" my little curly-headed turned out to be a Jolly Nurse's eyes should appear
charge whooped as she slid down Kit, (and which, I might add, But Sister|Loretta with her little
the bannister into the gaily de- came in handy later in the after- list near.
corated gym. And whoop she noon) she joined her enthusiastic More.' rapid than eagles they lit
might, for Barb Buerkle and her playmates in the games and enter- out the door
crew created quite a treasonable tainment engineered by an ingen- Missing the stairs, down the ban-
facsimile of Santa's workshop. ious, though distraught, Carol nister tore,
Reasonable enough, at least, for Kelly. As they got to the lunchroom and
the hundred-odd bright-eyed, ea- were turning|to run
ger-faced children from St. Jo- Vicki Argana and her commit- Behold! Bobbie sat eating, she
seph's Orphanage who had come tee provided a welcome pause still wasn't done.
to spend the day. | with a luncheon of cookies, ice Taking her with them, thru the
cream and cocoa—at least I kitchen they flew J
Around the huge Christmas tree
(brightly wrapped packages ob- thought they were cookies until And got to the lounge as the Sen-
tained by Mickey O'Donnell and I was informed that they were iors did, too.
wrapped by Kay Canada and com- flying saucers. I deemed it unwise They came in singing—these jolly
mittees winked at-us with their to dispute this point. old elves I
saucy red ribbons, and Curly A thorough tour of the building We invited them for laughs—in
Locks, after casting a covetous ensued, followed by a mad scram- spite of themselves.
eye at a$box that looked like it ble for the correct hats, coats, pre- Laying her hand aside of her ear,
MIGHT contain a space gun, sents etc.—and our little friends Pa tty^ wrote down, "Aren't those
BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY
dragged me off to what she con- bade us sleepy, and in some cases rosaries I he.ar?"
sidered an advantageous spot to tearful goodbyes and boarded the Exclaiming _ , tag
to alii as we ran out
ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
await the arrival of St. Nick. busses for home. of. sight 'Coke" is a registered trade mark. 5) 1953, THE COCA-COIA COMPANY

After my little one had blushing- "Happy vacation to all and to all
Jy received her present, which Me, I went to bed, a good night!"

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%>*-'6mo&en& *d*UH$e 74Jetcome& . , . .
. . . Merry Jean Sauer, Kay Ma inzer, Janice Norwalk, and Jean
Rocco to its newly-finished interior which was opened as a result of
petitions by non-smokers.
New Recreational Room
Opens for All Students
Our favorite parting words
"Meet you in the lounge'' are now
becoming quite confusing because
the newest addition to Mercy-
hurst's recreational facilities for
students is the non-smoker's
lounge. Located in what was for-
merly the laundry room, the new
lounge is conducive both to study
and to the lighter uses of leisure
time.
A colorful atmosphere is created
by the combination of colors used
in the lounge. The sofa is covered
in dark green splashed with a red
and white floral design. Matching
drapes help to continue this mood.
Highlighting the room are bright
red side wall lamps.
The room has several tables,
for ^bridge, lunch, study, or letter
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Reporter Hears Dear Santa
I hope I'm in time to put in a few requests for us Mercy-
NewResolutions how things are with college girls. Anyhow, better late than
hurst girls. We're a little slow this year, Santa, but you know
This inquiring reporter, resolv-
ing (?) to make a New Year's
resolution this year, wondered
about the other resolutions being
made on campus. So, with my
news-nose forward, I asked
"around," "What is your New
Year's resolution?" and received
a "square" set of answers:
Sis McCabc: "I'm quitting prac-
tice teaching." | like to find three bridge players under her tree. I guess you
'Barb Kiein:?"I want|.to live."!
Marguerite ?McLaughlin: ''I'm
going to stay on my diet."
^Polly Solida: "I refuse further
introductions to other girls' boy-
friends. To each fifty own!"
Bev Buerkle: "New Years? I'm
still} thinking about Christmas!"
Sister Loretta: "Pace the pre-
sent situation!" § ^
Georgia Lackey: "To be or not
to be?" y |
Carol Eigabroadt: "I'm keeping
my mouth shut at the right time."
Bunny £Walter: " 11 must j meet
Eleanor J Roosevelt." M ^ ^ ^ ^ f i S f l
Miss Bracket and Miss Kelly.
"We're going to track down the
writing. As in the solder lounge,
roller skating that goes on at night
a radio and magazines are avail-
over rooms 42 and 44." H n H i H
able for student use. During
I Marge Cummiskey: "I'm going
Christmas vacation, the appear-
to oil my roller?;skates."BBHHj
ance of the lounge is to be even
I Dr. Haas: "Never take!'no' for
further improved. There will be an
an answer." 'jHffeHHHH^BBH
asphalt tile floor laid in beautiful -Pat Maley: "Ahem!" HjH Mm
colors of jade green and gray. Pfflte
I Patsy Klein: "I'm going to have
&&C& 'P'tom T^eeent (2<Mtve*ttioH<}\. , . .
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Claus:
never, we always say. I
Donna Byers would like rlong hair. (Blonde) Jody Ryan
would like two roomates who respect her intelligence. That
mayIbe a pretty big: order but she has confidence in you,
Santa. Charlotte Tisdale wants a cross-eyed horse—she's very
fond oi horses. Steffie Stephany wants all the soldiers at Ft.
Sill, Oklahoma,, but Pat Maley asks for something she rea^y
needs - two vocal chords. Mickey Spillane wants an auto-
graphed copy of "I, the Jury." Mary Ann Bittner wants a man,
but Kitty Kelly wants a particular man. Beth Coleman would
know she has a hard time trying to find someone who will
play bi idge with her. Stalag 64 wants a TV set and^new bed-
spreads. ! t >l) f
Also Santa, we, wouldn't want twin—we can't see anything wrong
you to forget filths facu'ty; some with the one she has. Marge Rus-
of them have listed their;wishes, sell asks only peace until the Win-
too. Miss Brackett dreams of a 40- ter Carnival. Joan Clancy would
foot yawl with a handsome crew like a letter fromgthe Middle At-
so she can sail up and down the
lantic, but Pauline Solida $ would
coast and won't have to work any like to have Bill wrapped in white
moreJMiss Kelly asks, as usual, paper and tied with a red ribbon.
forlthe le.ading role in a Broad-
way play which is destined to be-
come a hit. Sister Viotorine asks
"Toots" Cooper would like a Hol-
lywood muffler for her car * so it
will make a "little" noise. Peggy
only the Grace of God for Christ-
mas. I ^ ^ ^ K
B In addition, Santa, Carol Dono-
McLaughlin would just like Jim-
my for under her tree. The Narby
twins would like "look-alike" space
van would like 2 a better looking suits. Two new pro-smoking room-
mates are all that Jo CiancagUni
a five minute time limit on phone asks for. Maggie Hirsch would
calls." p $ | f ••.-'.C^ p ? % like', all the students to have a
S Mary Lou Hintenach: "I'm go- thoroughiknowledge of the NPCCS.
ing to stay awake in Biology."! Mary Kienzle asks for the left end
from Notre Dame. ?. ^
I Ann McGinnis: I'Tm going to
stop eating cigarettes for lunch." fL And, Santa, we want you to
n Barbara Storey: "I won't be late know we have all been very good
for work more than twice a week girls "this year. We * have stayed
—preferably not on the two days out of trouble and haven't been
that f I work!" WMmamWamW caught f doing anything. WeTe
P Vicki Argana: "I hope to be a sure y out will have aU our Christ-
monsignor by next Christmas." «j mas wishes awaiting us Christmas
§[.Ed..Note: After wrpinggabout morning.
Erie's new Monsignori, Vicki is a Hopefully yours,
little confused. & £ Mercyhurst Girls
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