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Wilkes B Cheer Squad Sport Dance Tonight

Slim, blonde and pretty, Miss Hurley first attracted attention when she won the Pennsylvania contests of the National Federa- tion of Music Clubs Junior Award.

New Education Head Assumes Duties Here

DR. JOHN SEMON

Dr. Eugene S. Farley, President of Wilkes College, recently announced the appointment of Dr. John Semon as head of the Educa- tion Department at Wilkes College.

The new addition to the Wilkes faculty will direct this school's education program, which recently was approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Insruction for the training of academic teachers for the secondary schools.

A native of Danbury, Connecti- cut, Dr. Semon received his early education in the high schools of that city. He next enrolled in the University of Connecticut where he completed his undergraduate study, graduating with special dis- tineion in the field of English.

Following this, the new department head attended two summer sessions at the University of Mich- igan, doing graduate work. He received his M.S. in Education from Cornell University and later earn- the Ph. D. degree from that school.

Dr. Semon has been actively en- gaged in the field of education for fourteen years. In addition to teaching on the secondary school level, he coached the three major scholastic sports, having the un- usual experience of coaching one of his basketball teams to the Ver- mont Junior State Championship.

A member of Phi Delta Kappa professional education fraternity, Dr. Semon has gained recognition in professional circles. He has been invited to address the American Association for Advancement of Science at its annual meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, in December of this year. His talk will be on the educational implications of a Bi- ijatural system of recording teach-

--pupil relations in 'the classroom. '-ing World War IT. the edu-

e r v e d for thirty-seven as an Engineer non-corn-

ed officer in the Southwest theater of operations.

She followed this up by winning the Federation's Young Artists' Award. At sixteen, she became the youngest actress ever to play the role of Kathie when 'The Student Prince" was given a Broadway revival. Following a road tour with this company, she wisely decided to give up professional singing for over a year to intensive coaching in the opera, operetta, and concert repertoire. She now boasts an operatic repertoire of fifteen leading roLes, including Rosina, Zerlina, Queen of the Night, Nedda, Marguerite, Violetta, Norma, and Gilda. Immediately upon her return she appeared in recitals, with symphony orchestras, and was in-

troduced to the national radio au- dience via the Columbia network. As a singing actress, she has made an enviable reputation with the light opera companies of Detroit, Dallas, St. Louis and other cities in a wide variety of roles.

The attractive and gifted Laurel Hurley will sing the role of Mimi to the Rodoipho of Davis Cunning- ham, one of the most talented American tenors of the times. Oth- er Bohemians in the cast will be Graciela Silvain, as Musetta; Will- iam Wilderman, as Colline; Rich- ard Torigi, as Marcello; and Frank Cappelli, as Schaunard. The entire production will be under the artist- ic direction of Desire Defr.ere, leading stage director of the Metropoli- tan Opera; while the conductor for the Monday night's performance will be Ernest Barbini. Mr. Wagner, who has been producing these high quality itinerant operas for the past ten seasons, promises a splendid orchestra of thirty of 'New York's ablest musicians, brand new costumes and scenery, and the most modern of stage light- ing equipment. "La Boheme" with its haunting, familiar melodies and sentimental story of young love in the Latin Quarter of Paris, has always been one of the most popular operas in the repertoire.

For eleven successive seasons, Charles L.. Wagner has been send- ing on tour the very finest productions of opera. Critics in every major city have showered praise on his productions. The Indiana- polis Star reported, "No other grand opera produced for the road matches Mr. Wagner's," and The Youngstown Vindicator observed,' "With new, beautiful stage set- tings, fresh lovely voices, and fine, well rounded performances,, these visits of Wagner's opera companies ar.e looked forward to with keen anticipation.

'La Boheme" has always been one of the most appealing and 'best beloved of all operas. Puccini poured some of his greatest melodies and richest orchestrations in- to this work, and he put a wealth of characterization into his score. It has ranked as one of the most popular of all operas of all time because of the sentimental story of young love and the charm of its setting in the Latin Quarter of Paris.

Abrilliant cast of the most high- ly gifted young Americans will sing and act out its comic and tragic moments. A splendid orches-

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AC Hate War, Cold War,

Are Hand In Hand; Says John Carison

By IRENE JANOSKI

Mr. John Roy Carlson, eminent author of two well-known docu- mentary books, "The Plotters" and "Undercover", presented an interesting and informative account of fascist activities in his speech before the Wilkes College assembly on Tuesday. Mr. Carison's topic, 'The Cold War at Home and A- broad", stressed the realization that a Hate War, seeking to under mine Democracy, was moving hand in hand with the Cold War; that through certain devices like propaganda, different sects in A- merica were being disdained for their beliefs.

He stated that a cloud of fear enveloped the American people in such a way that they had become tense and emotional as to the outcome of the existing Cold War with Russia. To the detriment of us all, various racial conflicts had evolved. And mostly because of fear, certain people in this country developed the tendency to side with one racial dissenting group or another.

Another common fear which Mr. Carlson agreed was prevalent, is the fear of warmongers'here and abroad. He insisted that in a di-

verse and prolific country ilke ours, such an outlook was not only dan- gerous but senseless. He stated that "the repository of our strength lies in the genius of our mixed nationalities." He added that "if we believe in ourselves and in our country we won't fear warmongers."

Mr. Carlson, as a result of his wide travels in Europe, gave an enlightening expose on Ie activities behind the Iron Curtain. titled to our individual taste and his opinion, Tito of Yugoslavia

ideas. Mr. Carlson, in conclusion, was just as much a dictator as announced that every citizen of Stalin.

In 1947 he had the occasion to meet Archbishop Peron while in Yugoslavia. Mr. Carison found the archbishop to be a congenial, un- pretentious, and extremely under- standing man. Two years later, on a return visit, the archbishop refused to see him because if Carl-

AFFAIR TO BE HELD AT THE NEW GYM;

PEP RALLY WILL HIGHLIGHT EVENING

By CHUCK GLOMAI

The new gymnasium, pride and joy of all the Wilkes faculty and students, will be the scene of the first big social event for this semester, the Cheerleader Squad Sport Dance, tonight at 8:30. Tickets, costing 35 cents per person, may be purchased in the bookstore, from any member of the cheer squad, or at the door tonight.

The affair will feature the famous orchestras of Guy Lombardo, Vaughn Monroe, Gordon Jenkins, Russ Morgan, Claude Thornhill, Tommy Dorsey and a great number of other top figures in the m u s i c world, made possible through the use of 'the tape recorder.

During intermission the Cheer Squad will stage a pep rally complete with cheers and songs to get he student body behind the team

for our battle with St. Francis College tomorrow night.

Here's a friendly tip of advice to all freshmen: You are "RE- QUESTED" to attend. In other words, roll will be taken at the door. May the BEACON staff earnestly suggest that you comply with this request, lest some unfortunate fate awaits you at the next tribunal meeting.

The dance committee would like to emphasize the fact 'that to-

son came near, Peron would be classified as a capitalistic agent under penalty of d.eath.

In Leipzig, Germany, as in many other Soviet satellite countries, propaganda slogans were posted throughout the streets. Slogans ad- vocating Peace and Friendship. The working classes of these countries would never know the real values of Peace and Friendship. The people there would never believe that we Americans are en-

America should 'plug his own propaganda line' by relating the won- ders of the Democracy in which he lives and the numerous pri- vileges which are his birthright; these in themselves should afford us th.e conviction of our own strength.

SITE FOR TONIGHT'S SPORT DANCE

WILKES COLLEGE GYMNASIUM

night's affair is sport. Isabel Ecker, member of the cheer squad, points out 'that the girls are expected to wear their sweaters.

Due to the illness of Cheerleader Captain Toni Menegus, Jerry Yak- stis will temporarily head the squad. Serving as general chair- man for tonight's dance, Jerry is assisted by the following committees:

Tickets- Connie Smith, Isabel Ecker, Joan Yonakas, Beryl Col- well and Neil McHugh; Publicity- Ann Belle Perry and Tom Morgan; Programs- Wade Hayhurst; Re- freshments- Joe Cherrie and Steve Krupinski.

"Skinny" Ennis, defense attor- ney for the freshmen, has submitted this genial word of we)- come: "Freshmen, we would just LOVE to have all of you present at the dance tonight. In other words, please be there, have a good time with everybody - but stay away from my girl.... she's an upperclassman."

LISTENING ROOM

OPEN IN GIES HALL For the benefit of students who

want to enjoy music, Room 302 of Gies Hall A, 191 South Franklin Street, is again equipped as the record listening room. The record machine has been repaired, and the records and leaflets describing each work are available as before. The record listening room will be open at any time, and the only regulations are to be careful, to replace the records in order, and tø avoid annoying others with high volume.

When records are desired which are not in the record room albums may he borrowed from Mr. Cob- leigh's office. These records must be treated with the utmost care and replaced in the proper places after being used.

Vol. 5, No. 2. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Friday, September 29, 1950

"LA BOHEME" AT KINGSTON H. S. OCT. 2

LOVELY LYRIC SOPRANO TO STAR

When the Charles L. Wagner touring company rolls into Wilkes-Bane for its performance of Puccini's ever-popular, tuneful "La Boheme" at Kingston High School Auditorium this Mon. day night, October 2, the leading role of Mimi will be assigned to Laurel Hurley. an attractive singer from Allentown, Pa., who is reported to combine the four essential ingredients: voice, per. sonality, musicianship and skill as an actress.

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EDITORIAL

IT HAPPENS AGAIN

Last week a somewhat bulky but colorful report on "The Long Range effect of Television and other factors on Sports Attendance" was released. The report made clear the facts and figures showing that sports attendance has not suffered since the initial burst of television enthusiasm subsided. The implications are that if one likes sports, he would rather attend the real thing than see an image or reproduction of it.

Television has not arrived in Wyoming Valley as yet; con- sequently, we have not witnessed at first hand the effects of television on sports attendance. If we were in a television area and Wilkes games were televised, students would have an excuse of a sort for not attending the events. But we are not in a television area; Wilkes games are not televised, and for the most part, there are no excuses for not attending sports events.

AN ATOMIC AGE OF SPORTS We are now entering another year of sports at Wilkes.

Let's all hope that it will mark the beginning of a long "Golden Age of Sports" on the campus. No, let's not settle for a "Golden Age of Sports" . . Let's make it an "Atomic Age of Sports"! We can all take part in building the sports age at Wilkes. An Atomic Age of Sports cannot exist without the full cooperation of the faculty and the student body. There looms in every athletic event that certain intangible something, ci spirit which is in- stilled in the players on the field by cheering fans, a spirit which is powerful enough to turn defeat into victory. Let's attend the games and rouse that spirit.

The student body should attend the games. The faculty should attend the games. Though seemingly unimportant, the sight of faculty members at any sports event adds immensely to the spirit of the students, the team, and the game itself. It's abotu time we have complete Wilkes turnouts at Wilkes games.

THE COLONEL CARAVAN The Colonel Caravan heretofore has been used for away

games. From now on, what say we climb aboard the Colonel Caravan for all games, home and away. Let's start this week by making the trek over to the Kingston Stadium along about 8 o'clock tomorrow night. And don't forget the soccer games!

Iflh,[_. lb JAMES TINSLEY

Features Editor ED TYBURSKI

Sports Editor ROMAYNE GROMELSKI

Business Manager

TOM ROBBINS Editor-In-Chief

GEORGE KABUSK News Editor

GERTRUDE WILLIAMS Faculty Advisor

JOE CHERRIE Circulation Manager

News Staff Chuck Gloman, Dave Whitney. Irene Janoski, Homer Bones, Jim Gaetens,

Chet Molley, Mike Lewis, Sharon Dotter, Joe Pace, Burle Updike Sports

Paul Beers

Photographers Art Bloom, Ed Bolinski, Johnny Moore

A paper published weekly by and for the students of Wilkes College. PHONE 4.4651 EXT. 19

Member Intercollegiate Press

IiDO1i%tE IAcIc... Nearly 14 years ago. in the October 13, 1936. Buck-

nell Beacon, the following items appeared: "During the first month of the college year the Council

has considered the Student Budget, attendance at Assem-

bly. Assembly Speakers. and general cooperation among the student body. Matters relating to student life and government are the special concern of the Council. The Sophomore members of the Social Activities Committee from the Student Council are Betty Tonks and John Parkin- son. Council representatives from the Sophomore Cass on the House Committee are John Sariks and Ralph Johns- ton. Freshmen representatives to both of these functioning committees will shortly be chosen."

JR. COLLEGE ENROLLMENT, OCTOBER 1

And this joke in the Halloween issue of October 29.

1936:

Dr. Farley (in assembly): "Order please!"

PEPSI, COLA HIT THE TRAIL; MILLY

WITH THE WILLYS A THING OF THE PAST

By HOMER BONES

When we last saw our heroine, she was perched on a tot- tering precipice high above a raging mountain stream which dashed over the jagged rocks of the canyon floor. Her hand-

Ah ha! What's this? Is that a 1939 Plymouth looming over the horizon? Yes, it is! Our heroine is about to be saved. But, no! There goes the rock ledge; th.e cause is lost. The Plymouth will never make it. Our heroine is a goner, a dead duck!

What was that flash? And there is Millie safe and sound.

With a cloud of dust and a hearty "Heigh-ho, b-cylinders!" the day is saved. We realize what has happened. Miss Mildred Git- tens has a new Ford.

For the benefit of you World Lit students who are unable to understand the above account we will now begin from the beginning, as any beginning beginner would begin.

We used to know the manager of the bookstore as Millie, sweet, lovable Millie. She had a Willys. Millie with the Willys. Ah, fond memories!

Then came the black day which we cannot forget, the dismal day when Miss Gittens hardened and rid herself of little Pepsi. (We had familiarly known the little vehicle as Pepsi.) In its stead came a 1939 Plymouth, a stranger to us all, an unwanted thing which Miss Gitt,ens promptly tabbed "Cola'. So she had Pepsi and then had Cola, Pepsi-Cola. It was a hollow thing, really. We laughed at the implication -- but only from our stomachs. Our hearts weren't in it.

The climax occurred during the past summer. Cola had won an uphill fight and was finally accepted into the fold by one and

all. Indeed, Millie once again became sweet and lovable. All was well. But on Labor Day all was lost again. A friend presented Millie with a set of keys to a brand spanking new maroon 1950 Ford convertible. -- What more is there to say? Automatially, Millie be- ame Miss Mildred Gittens, manager of the Wilkes College Book- store and Keeper of the Register and Change in the Cafeteria. The campus groups mourned the losses of Pepsi, Cola and gaiety in the bookstoce, saddened at the passing of an era.

The bookstore has taken on new atmosphere. It is rumored that Miss Gittens intends to have new car- pets installed and that she plans to issue a free autograph with every purchase amounting to $10 or more.

There are indications that Miss Gittens will again become the sweet, lovable Millie of old, but we must not be over-confident. We must fight this thing which seeks to undermine the school.

Gathering groups on campus in- dicate the beginnings of a war against the cold-hearted creature who passes us haughtily and whose maroon vehicle named Peggy rests proudly behind Chase Hall. Listen in, and you will hear them whis- pering:

"What a lucky dame!" Ed. note: We all love ya, Millie.

More Chuch Gloman Mary had a swarm of bees; The bees to save their lives Went everywhere that Mary went (For Mary had the hives.)

Voice (from rear of hail): "Ham sandwich!" Finally, this political article: (under heading "Assem-

bly Speakers") "On Thursday. October 1, Professor Leroy Bugbee,

teacher of history at Wyoming Seminary. spoke in Assem-

bly about the main issues of the presidential campaigns: "As far as I can see", said Professor Bugbee. "the m'' object of the campaign is to cloud the issues." The real issues, in his opinion, are: the farm program. unemploy. ment, unionization of American labor, the national budget, and social security.

Professor Bugbee characterized Landon as a "homely", honest person who believes in economy. He comes from

a farm state. Professor Bugbee considered this fact as im.

portant. for the election cannot be won without the Middle West. He spoke of Roosevelt as an excellent showman. an intriguing and dynamic personality.

The Democrats favor the American government taking an active part in industry while the Republicans disap- prove. The Republicans oppose federal social security. Roosevelt supports the unionization of American labor, but London dodges the issue."

CORRECTIONS!!

Apologies are due to MRS. Bubeck, newly named physical education direct' or for women at Wilkes. In last week's Beacon. her name appeared as MISS Bubeck. We apologize also to her hus. bond, Mr. Bubeck. who is principal of the Forty Fort High School.

The "boner of the week" appeared in the Beacon last week when the headings on the football and soccer schedules were reversed. In this issue the CORRECT schedules and headings are listed.

NAVY ANNOUNCES

EXAMINATION DATE

The Navy announced recently that the fifth nation-wide competitive examination for its College Training Program has been sche- duled for December 9, 1950, and will be open to high school seniors within the age requirements. Suc- cessful candidates will be given a four-year college education at government expense and will be com- missioned as officers of the Navy or Marine Corps upon graduation.

The program is open to male citizens of the United States between the ages of 17 and 21, and quotas have been assigned to each state and territory on the basis of its high school population. Those who are successful in passing the aptitude test will be interviewed and given physical examinations; then, if found in all respects quali- fied, their names will be submitted to state and territorial Selection Committees composed of prominent citizens and naval officers. The Navy expects to enter about 1600 students into the program com- mencing with the fall term of college, 1951.

The students selected by these competitive examinations will be assigned to the 52 Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps units which are located in various uni- versities and colleges in the United States. If accepted by the college, they will be appointed Midshipmen, U.S.N.R., and will have their tuition, books, and normal fees paid for by the Government. In addition they will receive pay at the rate of $50.00 a month for the four-year period. Upon graduation they may be commisioned as officers in the Regular Navy or Marine Corps and required to serve on active duty for two years. At the end of this time they may apply for retention in the Regular Navy or Marine Corps, or transfer to the Reserve and return to civilian life.

Applications are available at high schools, colleges, and Navy Recruiting Stations. Miss Ann Ha- vir, in Room 204 of Chase Hall, will be pleased to provide specific information about the program, " eluding the time and place o competitive examination, t' thod of making applicatio: the specific age and sch qualifications. Descriptive ture also is available in Root Chase Hall,

Freshmen Men 59 Women 25 Total 84

Sophomore Men 39 Women 14 Total 53

Sepcials Men 11 Women 8 Total 19

Totals Men 109 Women 47 Total 156

2 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Friday, September 29, 1950

some 1937 Willys was miles away but coming as fast as its struggling four-cylinders could go. But it was no use. Those few moments being detained by the villainous mechanic in the dark dingy garage were too much. Alas! It looked bad.

In 1939, the U. S. Army issued a call for draftees. Approxi- mately two years later the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. and it became increasingly apparent that for most men, all bets were off for a college education.

The world situation to-day parallels the latter months of 1939. The prospect for college students is not much brighter now than it was then. For those students who are members of the reserves, time has, in some cases, already run out. Many students have already received orders, and other students are merely awaiting the results of their physical examinations.

The prospect for veterans is comparatively good. The army, to date, has not called men who had seen service in the last war.

Men who did not see duty during the last conflagration face a different situation. If they had finished two years of col-

lege and were maintaining an average which kept them in the upper half of their class, they MIGHT be allowed to continue.

In any case, the situation is variable. The world is sitting on the edge of a volcano, and it has already had its toes singed. What happens to-morrow may completely negate the status of every one.

Our bets are on an education. Whether we win or lose is beyond our control. We may all be drafted.

TELEVISION S ONE EXCUSE



Friday, September 29, 1950

NEWCOMER TO WILKES TRAVELS

ROUND THE WORLD FOR 8 O'CLOCK

(SPECIAL TO THE BEACON)

Blond, blue-eyed, and ever smiling Marianne Hofman entered Wilkes this fall straight from the Republic of Indonesia, via concentration camps, Holland, and a private school in New York. The story she relates is one of constant traveling, inter- spersed with adventure, brutality and heartaches. But she is happy in the United States and never wants to leave.

The walking advertisement for ed into labor on the Burma Road. a trip to Holland, was born in far Marianne stated that one of the off Padang, Sumatra. Her father's tragic sights in the concenratjon duties as president of the Borneo- camps was seeing nine year old Sumatra Trading Company forced boys separated from their mothers. him to travel considerably. There- The children were valuable as labor fore, one year in her life had pass- units for the Japanese. There were ed at Padang, Marianne and fami- no bathroom facilities of any kind ly moved to Banka, another island in the second camp. As many as in Indonesia. Two years were spent 84 people were crowded into a there, the next two in southern four room house. Another two Borneo, the next year in Holland, years were spent in the second and finally back to the Indonesian camp, four years in all spent in area. The family stayed at Pon- concentration camps. tianak, in western Borneo, till In 1947 Marianne's parents ar- 1942. rived in the United States and

Marianne's exotically s p i c e d settled in Jamaica, Long Island. voice gives little indication that Marianne finished her second year she had spoken no English.whatso- of high school in Holland, and fol- ever before arriving in the States lowing her arrival in New York in 1g48. And her vocabulary is sur- in 1948, she entered a private prisingly extensive. Her education school, Just last June she complet- was interrupted after her fourth ed her studies there. Her principal, year in grammar school. Yet, she Mrs. Osborne, selected Wilkes from resumed studies after the war and a list of many junior colleges and was able to graduate from high colleges as the best for Marianne. school after intensive work. Marianne, pursuing the Labora-

At the outbreak of the war, and tory Technician Terminal course, after a severe bombardment on will return to Holland upon the Pontianak, the family moved to Ba- completion of her studies, but she tavia. At Bandone the women of hopes eventually to return to the the family, Mrs. Hofman, Man- United States and make it her anne, and -a younger sister, were permanent home. interned ly the Japanese at the Tjihapit concentration camp. They Poetry Corner were at the camp for two years. Jack and Jill fell down the hill Then, after a night movement A stunt that's very risky; through miserable weather, the If water made them act like that women were interned in another I think I'll stick to whiskey. camp, this time in Batavia. ("We were transported like beasts," Ma- He crushed her to his manly rianne said.) Mr. Hofman, in the cheat; meantime had been active in the The color left her cheeks. army opposing the Japanese. Later, But on the collar of his coat he, too, was captured. He was fore- It stayed for weeks and weeks.

FEATURED SINGER IN "LA BOHEME"

"LA BOHEME" AT KINGSTON

(continued from page 1)

tra and select chorus will complete the ensemble.

Mr. Wagner has given "La Bo- heme" a brand new production by çirker and Rob'bins, as well as brand new colorful and authentic costume.s by Stivanello & Sons. Desire Defrere, leading stage director of the Metropolitan Opera 'ompany for the past -nineteen ears, will direct this delectable ,ork. Here is musical entertain-

LAUREL HURLEY

ment at its best: gay, tuneful and swiftly paced; entertainment that has been tested and found good in America's leading cities.

Tickets are now on sale at the Wilkes College Book Store or can be purchased from Mildred Gittens, or from Mr. Donald K. C-obleigh, head of the Wilkes music department. Reservations may be ohain- ed at Hildbrand Music Co., 3-8

W. Market St., Wilkes-B-arre daily from 10:30 am. to 5 p.m. and at Kingston High School the evening of the performance.

WILKES COLLEGE BEACON 3

BEACON REPORTER MEETS FAMOUS DOCTOR

ON WAY TO CLASSES AT PICKERING HALL

-

- By CHUCK GLOMAN

As I neared the hallowed walls of Pickering Hall on my way to Shakespeare class yesterday morning my cultured thoughts were dispelled by the distant roar of a new Army jet plane. At least I thought it was a plane.

"What about them?" "They're too wild," he gasped.

"What I'd like is a girl who does not smoke, does not drink, doe-s not dance, does not pet, does not use make-up, does not gossip, does not stay out late at night, and does not neck."

"Go on over to the cemetery and dig one up," I suggested.

'Well, anyway," mumbled the doctor, "I'm a firm believer that drinking is a stupid thing to do."

"Why do you say that?" "Well, take my case for ex-

ample. Whenever I drink cham- pagne I seem to float into the stra- tos-phere on a lovely blue cloud propelled through the heav-ens by six beautiful girls, each with a figure like Venus and a face like -a movie sar. They reach over to the moon and break it up into sap- phires and opals, which they grace- fully sp-read over my body."

"But when I drink beer," he added, "all I do is belch!"

"That's too -bad, Dr. McFoo.t," I remarked. "You look so happy today. I never thought you had any troubles like that."

"Well," sighed the doctor, "I'm happy because I just received a very wonderful letter from a cus- tomer who -has successfully tried my new medical discover's 'Dr. McF-oot's Wistful Wireless Wavish Wasteless Whistling Waving Wind 'ç\r Remover'."

"What does the letter say?"

As the volume of the thunderous sound increased steadily I look-ed with amazement at what I had thought to be a plane. Instead, I saw a beautiful, sleek, trim, stream lined 1917 Cadillac roar around the corner and head toward me. 'With an agonizing screech of its mighty brakes the ragged buggy chugged to a halt in front of Pick- ering, as hundreds of students broke away from their -bull sessions and ran to see the cause of all the disturbance.

The door of the majestic car opened, and immediately fell to -the gutter with a dull thud. From his position -at the huge wheel a 485-pound midget stepped onto the running board, which also crashed to the ground.

Picking up his suitcase and a fierce-looking animal the sophisti- cated gent waddled over to me and declared with a b o o m i n g voice, "Where's Lecture Hall?"

Realizing by the cultural drawl that the figure before me was of great social prominence I grabbed my Beacon notebook and asked him for an interview.

"Well, 1 don't know, my good man," he said. "You see, I've been in a terrible state of consterna- tion the p-ast few days."

"Have you tried All-Bran?", I queried.

"Now just a minute!" he -b-corn- ed. "You're speaki-ng to the owner of one of America's most talented dogs."

"Well," I mumbled, "there is something different about him."

"Positively," -he declared. "Why, this is no ordinary dog. It cost a thousand dollars. It's part spaniel and p-art bull."

"Which -part is bull?" "The par-t a-bout the thousand

dollars," he replied. "Tell me something about your-

self, sir," I asked him. Regaining his dignity, he bega-n,

"Well, I'm a doctor - Dr. Sixty- Six McFoot."

"That's an odd name, 'Sixty- Six," I commented.

"Well, it really isn't my name," explained the doctor. "As a matter of fact my real name is 'Six-and- Seven-Eighths'."

I don't get you." "You see, when I was born my

parents didn't know what to call J me so they put a lot of names in ía hat. By mistake my father pull-

ed out the size of the hat." "You know," he went on, "be-

fore I was born my uncle bet I would take after my mother, and my aunt bet tb-at I woul-d take after my father."

"Who won?" "Neither!" he replied. "I broke

out of the incubator and took after the nurse!"

I asked the doctor what kind of family he had.

"All of my family are swimmers," he boasted.

"Yes, I know," I replied. "I read that your brother was killed in a dive on the East Si-de."

"I'll have you kn-ow my brother is a very outstanding man! He picks things up very quickly," he exclaimed.

"Must be a brilliant guy." "No, he's a pickpocket," the doc-

tor replied. Doctor MeFoot added that his

brother is quite a zoologist. Right now he's working on a new idea that will probably be the greatest boon to modern science crossing turkeys with centipedes so that everyone can have a drums-tick.

"I'm sure your brother would be a popular guy at Wilkes," I mused.

"No," replied the doctor, "I don't think so. You Wilkes students are muc-h too frivolous, too wild! Take, for instance, the girls you go out with.'

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"It says, 'Dear Dr. McFoot: I am very pleased with your most remarkable remedy. I used to have a wart on my chest, but after using six bottles of your medicine it moved to my neck and now I use it for a collar button."

PITY THE HAPLESS

FROSH AT BARNARD

Only freshmen will be penalized for not attending -classes at Barn- ard College beginning this fall, according to a new faculty ruling announced by Dean Millicent C. Mc- Intosh. The faculty decided last spring to take attendance in all classes, but to abolish penalties for all upperclassmen. The penalty for excessive absence or tardiness in- volves a reduction of point credits earned toward the degree require- ment.

The faculty de-cision was reached after lengthy discussions at staff meetings, as well as student discussions at college meetings. The students had asked for complete abolition of penalties for all students and had su-pport for their request from a group of the faculty. Penalties for the freshmen re- presented a compromise measure, the argument being advanced that first year students need the disci- pline of required attendance at classes.

Three consecutive absences of any student will still be reported to the Registrar, but this will only be an informative measure, necessary as a protection for students and as an assurance for parents. Students will continue to report their own absences in the office of the College Physician, but need mention the reason for absence only in the case of illness.

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4 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON

Some of The New Faculty Members At Wilkes College NEW MEMBERS JOIN

WILKES FACULTY

Mr. Jack Conklin, M.A. (Cor- nell University), Mr. George F. Elliot, B.S. (Clark University), and Mr. Leonard Utz, B.S. (Muhi- enberg), have been added this semester to the Wilkes College faculty.

Mr. Utz, who has been Super- visor of English in the Wilkes- Barre City Schools for several years, is instructor of the course, "Teaching of English.' The new English instructor, in his capacity as a supervisor in the City Schools, has dealt with many Wilkes practice teachers, and reports that they have been a credit to 'the school. Mr. Utz, a native of Wilkes-Barre, earned his B.S. in Education at Muhlenberg, and later did graduate work at the University of Penn- sylvania. While he was studying at Muhlenberg, he played on the football team of that school. Mr. Utz served in the United States Army during the First World War.

Mr. Elliot earned his Bachelor's Degree at New Jersey State Teach- ers College before gaining the M.A. degree in International Af- fairs from Clark University. A new member of the Economics De- partment, Mr. Elliot studied at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at Harvard University in 1948-49. He served on the faculty of Hun School at Princeton and was Assistant Professor of Eco- nomics at Mohawk College, Utica, New York. Mr. Elliot is teaching two classes in "Introduction to Economics", a class in "Survey of B u s i n e s s", in "International Trade", and in "Consumer Econo- mics".

Mr. Conklin, new instructor in Psychology, received his M.S. degree from Cornell University. Mr. Conklin studied as an undergraduate at Madison College in Tennes- see and University of California at Los Angeles, where he took his A.B. and later did graduate work. The recent addition to the Psychology Department taught as a part-time instructor at Cornell University where he plans to a- chieve a doctorate. Being interested in radio, Mr. Conklin has worked as a radio studio engineer and as a radio repair man. He served in the United States Army during 1942-43. He believes that small classes, such as are common at

I

Wilkes, in which students and teacher can work closely together, are more effective than larger

SOME

MEDICAL COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST

TO BE GIVEN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

The Medical College Admission Test, sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges and prepared and administered by Educational Testing Service, will be given on Monday, November 6, 1950.

The Medical College Admission should be addressed to Medical Col- Test is recommended for appli- legs Admission Test Educational cants for admission for the fall Testing Service, P. 0. Box 592, term, 1951, to medical colleges Princeton, New Jersey. which are members of the Asso- General information about the ciation of American Medical Col- test may be obtained from the leges. Only applicants for admis- Educational Testing Service office sion to classes beginning the study at P. 0. Box 592, Princeton, New of medicine in the fall of 1951 Jersey. should apply. Students who took Additional news and information the Medical College Admission aibout the test may be obtained Test on May 13 must not repeat in the Beacon Office. it in November.

The Medical College Admission Test consists of tests of general scholastic ability, a test on un- derstanding of modern society, and an achievement test in science. Specialized course work is required only for the examination in science.

Scores on the Medical Admission Test will be used by the medical colleges to supplement the other available data for determining admission - college records, honors or awards received, recommenda- tions, activities outside the classroom, emotional maturity, interest i n medicine, a n d personality. Scores will be reported directly to recognized colleges of medicine which are named by the candidate on his application for the examination. A report of scores will be s.ent on request and payment of one dollar ($1) per report to recognized colleges o I dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and veterinary medicine, and to certain other professional schools which the candidate lists on his application. Re- ports will not be made available to candidates or other individuals.

DIRECTIONS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence in regard to the filing of applications, the registration of candidates, examination centers, the issuance of tick- eta of admission, and of score reports, and the rules for the tes.t

classes. Mr. Conklin is teaching Advanced General, Introductory General, and Experimental Psy- chology; next semester he will be teaching a course new at this school, made possible by new psychology equipment - Advanced Experimental Psychology.

WILKES STUDENTS ENJOYED THE

6. R. EXAMINATIONS

ANNOL'NCED BY E.T.S.

Tests of the Graduate Record Examination, required of applicants for admission to a number of graduate schools, will be administered at examination centers throughout the country four times in the coming year, Educational Testing Service has announced.

This fall candidates may take the GRE on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28; in 1951, the dates are February 2 and 3, May 4 and 5, August 3 and 4. Since the GRE is not required by all graduate schools, ETS advises each student to inquire of his prospective school whether or not he is expected to take the test and, if so, on which dates.

The GRE tests offered in these nationwide programs include a test of general scholastic ability, tests of general achievement in six broad fields of undergraduate study, and advanced level tests of achievement in various subject matter fields. According to ETS, candidates are permitted several opitions among these tests.

Application forms and a Bulle- tin of Information, which provides details of registration and administration, as well as sample ques- tions, may be obtained from advis- ers or directly from Educational Testing Service, P. 0. Box 5b2, Princeton, N. J., or P. 0. Box 9896, Los Angeles 27, California. A completed application must reach the ETS office at least two weeks before the date of the administration for which the candidate is ap- plying.

SUMMER

Pictured above is a group of Wilkes students and friends during the past summer showing that collegiate life can be fun. MISS KATHLEEN MacDONALD

FrIday. Septenibe± 29, 1950

MR. WARREN FRENCH

MR. THOMAS ROCK

MR. WADE BRIGHTBILL MR. GEORGE ELLIOT

MB. CHARLES FOXLOW MR. FRANCIS SALLEY



Friday, September 29. 1950 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON S

L. J. VAN LAEYS JOURNALISM AWARD

STEMMED FROM LONG NEWSPAPER CAREER

Presented annually to the student showing outstanding proficien- cy in journalism, the L. J. Van Laeys Journalism Award was cre- ated last December by the employ- ees of the Wilkes-Barre Record 'as a Christmas remembrance for their vice president and general manager, L. J. Van Laeys.

Mr. Van Laeys died on June 20, 1950, just eight days after the initial presentation of the award which was made at the College's third annual commencement exer- cises on June 12, 1950.

Other than being an outstanding and ioyai community leader, Mr. Van Laeys had been a prominent figure in the newspaper business in several states for more than 40 years.

He was 'born on the Kansas In- dian Territory frontier on August 4, 1886 and educated in the public schools.

Mr. Van Laeys started his long and distinguished newspaper career in the circulation department' of the famed Kansas City Star. Later, he worked in the circulation department of P. F. Collier's. In 1911, he was appointed circulation manager of Capper Publications, death.

outstanding students cannot participate in the work of the Amnicola or the Beacon because of excessive demands upon their time and ener- gy. These demands have been so great that students who must earn all or a portion of theit' tuition have found it impossible to contri- bute to these publications.

"To enable all students to co- operate in the production of these school publications, a series of scholarships will hereinafter be a- warded to those who through outstanding service become editors and business managers of these publications.

"The awarding of these scholarships depends upon the service rendered to the publications during the student's Freshman, Sopho- more, and Junior years."

Scholarship Awards BEACON

Editor - Senior - F'ull tuition for the year; News Editor - $100 per year; Features Editor - $150 per year; Business Manager - $100 per year,

AMNICOLA Editor - Senior - Full Tuition

Moving to Houston, Texas, 'Mr. Van Laeys served as business manager of the Houston Chronicle from 1913 to 1915 and was assistant general manager and execu- tive vice president of the Houston Post from 1916 to 1923.

In 1923, Mr. Van Laeys returned to Kansas and became assistant to former governor a n d United States Senator Henry J, Allen, editor and publisher of the Wichita (Kan.) Beacon. He remained there until 1928. From 1928 to 1930, he was general manager of the Mc- Kinley Publishing Company of Kansas City, Mo.

Mr. Van Laeys came to Wyoming Valley in 1930. He was appointed business manager and treasurer of the Wilkes-Barre Record. He was soon made general manages' and served in this capacity until 1939, at which time the three Wil- kes-Barre daily papers merged and formed the Wilkes-Barre Publish- ing Company.

After completion of the merger, Mr. Van Laeys became director, vice president and general manager of the organization and continued in these offices until his

FINANCIAL AID GIVEN STUDENTS

THROUGH PUBLICATIONS' SChOLARSHIPS

Students, new and old, who feel a yen for journalism will be interested in the following announcement which was released by President Fancy a year ago making known the scholarship awards to be offered to the publications' editors.

"It has been found that many for the year; Assistant Editor - $100 per year; Picture Editor - $100 per year; Business Manager -

$100 per year.

Requirements For The Appointment

"The editors must have at least two years of experience on the publication and must hav.e rendered outstanding service. In addition. t h e y must maintain academic standing of at least a C average.

Presentation of Awards "All awards will be made by a

publication board composed of the faculty advisors of the two publications, Dean Harker, and the editors of the two publications.

"The Board will consider the quality and character of the work performed and will require a writ- ten statement of each candidate's qualifications including his high school, college, and work expenien- ce.

Retention of Scholarship "These Scholarships shall be re-

tained only for the period during which the recipient meets his full responsibility to the publication and maintains at least a C average."

There are excellent opportuni- ties for advancement - especially for Freshmen. You lucky people, here's your chance to travel to such large cities as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. Rush over to see Dr. Kruger at your earliest convenience.

A tentative list for Tournaments and dates on which they are to be held, are as follows:

Debates to be held away from home:-

Temple University at Philadel- phia, Pa., Dec. 3; Hofstra Univer- sity at Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 18; Boston University at Boston, Mass., Feb. 15; Brooklyn C o 11 e g e at Broklyn, .Y., Mar. 15; and Uni- versity of Pennsylvania at Phila- delphia, Pa., Apr. 18.

More Chuck Gloman

"I've always been religiously in- clined," said the oyster as he slid down the Bishop's throat. "But I never dreamed I would enter the clergy!"

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A sweet young miss at the ocean Was absent-minded but cute,

She remembered her suntan lo- tion

But she forgot her suit.

This is your BEACON reporter signing off and telling you to take care of yourself. Above all, on these cold, damp days, avoid get- ting dou:ble petunia. You know what double petunia is -

A petunia is a flower, like a begonia.

A begonia is a meat, like sausage.

A sausage and battery is a crime. Monkeys crime trees.. Trees a crowd. A rooster crowd and made a

lot of noise. A noise is on your face, like

your eyes. The eyes is opposite from the

nays. A horse nays; a horse has a colt. You get a colt; go to bed, and

wake up in the morning - -

With double petunia.

Home Debates:- Bucknell, Lafayette, Thrinceton,

and Penn State. The Debating team will also hold

Forums at the following places: Wilkes Assembly Hall (2), Ro-

tary 'Club, Lions Club, Kiwanis Club (2), "Y" Men's Club, Pres- byterian Church, B'nai Brith, Wo- men's Club, and the following local high schools; Kingston, Ply- mouth, Forty-Fort, and and Nanti- coke.

Exact information and dates will be conveniently posted, later.

The first tournament we are to

BEACON REPORTER SUMS UP JUSTICE

OF TRIBUNAL WITH, "IT'S A CRIME!"

By MIKE LEWIS. A FRESHMAN

In a scene reminiscent of the famous Moscow "purge trials" of the thirties, the Wilkes Tribunal opened its fourth annual session on September 24 by bringing thirteen Freshmen before the "bar of justice". The court, presided over by the Honorable W. Clarence Johns, displayed the same honesty, dignity, and fair- ness as previous tribunals. We need do no more to stress the impartiality of the court than to point out that a defendant was actually found innocent. Of course, the remainder were proven guilty beyond all doubt.

The prosecution of the cases was ably handled by Mr. Jack Feeney, who received excellent assistance from Skinny Ennis, the counsel for the defense. In fact, Feeney did such a splendid job that were it not for his unfortunate practice (from the force of habit, no doubt) of calling out "make mine chocolate milk" everytime the judge called the court to order, one would never guess that he had not spent the greater part of his life before the bar.

Among the Frosh felons dis- posed of by the Tribnal were: Lionel Dannik who received a sen- tence of a week of hard labor (simonizing Dean Ralston's car); Theodore Blasb.erg, Edward Birk, and Miles Schos.ser who, were paddled for fraternization; Eddie Da- vis, who must wear a "Jungle Jim" hat for failing to don his dink. Sandra C;hesler , who caused a near riot by singing the Long Is- land Alma Mater in the courtroom

THE LONG ARM OF JUSTICE

Pictured above is the Tribunal in action, proving once again that "crime does not pay".

have with Temple University Nov- ice Debating team, the subject of which shall be, "Should Commu- nists Be Able To Teach In Our Schools?"

The Federal National Debate topic is to be: "What Should Be The Responsibility of The Federal Gov- ernment For The Welfare of The People of The United States." These are only two of the many interesting subjects to be discuss- by the group.

Now in its third year of activity, the Wilkes Debating team has accredited the following outstanding achievements: it has taken part in forty Collegiate Debates and four major Invitation Tourna- ments; has held Forums at many local Civic organizations; has been accepted as a member of the De- bating Association of Pennsylva- nia Colleges; has been cited as one of the outstanding debating groups of the East.

Help support this activity which can be a valuable asset to you. Show up for an interview, TODAY!

was paddled and ithen commanded to sing the Wilkes Alma Mater in the cafeteria everyday at noon. Carl Karassik, after being dragged, protesting, into the courtroom, was turned over to the lettermen for the supreme punishment. Florence Bubeck was decorated with lipstick by executioner Cross because of her obvious inability to exist with-- out it. The other victims, Helen Brown and two others whose iden- tity is not known, were paddled after being convicted of such crimes as high treason, perjury, and in- subordination.

After a heroic defense during which most of those present (including Mr. Feeney) were moved to tears, Patricia Virtue was ac- quitted on a charge of fraud.

Mr. Cross' performance as executioner will long be remembered, especially by those found guilty. At the conclusion of the session, the freshmen left the courtroom with renewed faith in the demo- cratic method of fair trial by jury.

DEBATING TEAM SEEKS NEW MEMBERS;

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY FOR FROSH

By JOE PACE

TRAVEL, EXPERIENCE? Don't join the Air Force! If you are interested in public speaking, are a keen thinker, and desire the prestige of becoming a member of the most active organization on the Wilkes Campus, drop in to Dr. Kruger's office some afternoon, and have a talk with him about joining the Debating team.



Wilkes- St. Francis Battle Tomorrow Night

Here is the Wilkes College offensive team. Reading from left to right: John Strojny, Frank Radaszewski, Bfll Letcher, John Jones, 011ie Thomas. Ed Bogusko, George McMohon. Backs: Al Ntcholas, Norm Cross, Russ Picton and Gus Castle,

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STUDENT COUNIIIL DANCE IN CAFE

FRIDAY NIGHT MARKED END OF ERA

The Student Council marked the end of an era last Friday night when it held the last of the Cafeteria Sport Dances. In the future, dances will be held in the new Wilkes College Gym.

The dance last Friday night was which was employed at the first well attended.. More than 150 peop- dance, suffered from an occupa- le danced to music furnished by tional disease and was not depend- recording artists of stage, screen, able. Mr. Moran, instructor in the radio, television, a n d Jimmy's music department, suggested th.at Glass Bar. the council use the school's tape

The cafeteria sport dances were recorder. The council again receiv- introduced in the spring semester ed full cooperation from the facul- of 1949. In view of the expense ty, and Mr. Cobleigh, head of the of hiring a hail, it seemed that the music department, sanctioned the usual practice of holding week-end council's use of the tape recorder. dances would have to be disconti- The way was clear for the phy- nued. The Council members sug- sical presentation of the dance, but gested dances in the cafeteria, and some student cooperation was nec- the suggestion was immediately essary. The tapes had to be re- acted upon. Mrs. Brennan, mann- corded, and it was necessary to ger of the cafeteria, and Mr. Jer- do the recording at night, after vis, superintendent of the main the last classes in Gies Hall, tenance staff, gave the council Several council members volun- their full cooperation in order to teered their services, and a few make the dances possible. interested students supplied the

In presenting the dances, the necessary records. The arrange- student council encountered nurner- ments were complete with one ex- ous difficulties. The phonograph, ception. The first dance had not

PRESIDENT S Vester Vercoe E Bob Starr N

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DANCES TO BE HELD HEREAFTER IN NEW GYM

J Fred Davis U Louis Bonanni N Joe Cherrie

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F Al Wallace R Ed Grogan E Al Hughes S Rrel Taylor H Sandra Cheslar M Dick Guyer E Dick Smith N Jim Williams

COLONELS' STARTING OFFENSIVE TEAM

HERE'S WHO'S RUNNING FOR WHAT PICK OUT THE BEST AND VOTE THEM INTO OFFICE

ELECTION IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4

POLLS OPEN 9-4, IN THE CAFETERIA

VICE- PRESIDENT TREASURER SECRETARY Wade Hayhurst Willard Prater Betty Rebennack Bob Eltus Jim Tinsley Frances Trembath

Carl Strye Virginia Bolen John Line Gytelle Freed Norm Cross

Jim Richardson Jerry Yakstis Bob Benson Chuck Gloman

Lee Dannick Gene Ccrudato Florence Kevlok Bill Paparoski Carl Henning

John Kirchman Bob Sanders Charles Thomas

Bill Conway Jasper Reggie Sam Meline Eugene Stawicki

had a festive air, and it was decided that decorations were in order. Miss Connie Smith, freshmen representative of the council, was put in charge of decorations, and the cafeteria took on a holiday look.

The first dances were not heavi- ly attended. The crowds were small, hut the students seemed to enioy themselves. The attendance grew as the word spread through he campus that there were "Free" dances being held every Friday night. The student council added another incentive by dispensing free cokes and punch. Eventually, the dances outgrew the cafeteria, but rothing could be done. This year, however, Wilkes has a new gym. The dances are to be trans- ferred to the new establishment. The first dance to be held at Frank- lin Street is to be the Cheerleaders Pep Rally Dance which will be held thIs Friday night.

The committees which made the last dance possible were: Music- Al Jacobs, Gloria Chiloro, Wade Hayhurst, and Vester Vercoe; Hall- Vester Vercoe, James Tinsley; Re- freshments- Art Bloom; Publicity- Connie Smith; Chaperones- Mr. and Mrs. Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Partridge, Mr. Donald Follmer, and Mr. Tom Moran.

Ann Belle Perry Jane Saiwoski Don Law Andy Evans

SOPHOMORE CANDIDATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Tom Kelly Ruth Carey Jim Berry Eleanor West Andrew S. Franko Vera Kolb Bob Bartlebaugh Jean Helms

STUDENT COUNCIL

Bob Eltus Harold Hymen Julian Goldstein Frances Trernbath Ray Ales

Howard Phillips Terry Turisini John Palsha John Murtha Henry Merolli George Lewis

Clifford Wall Alec Cathro Carl Karassik Patricia Mason Jim Athetton Ed Grogan Mason Lynn James Dull Ed Koshnick Robert Hickter

KICK-OFF AT 8:00 P. M. AT KINGSTON STADIUM

Wilkes College Colonels open their season tomorrow night against St. Francis College at Kingston Stadium at 8 o'clock.

The game will prove ci stiff test for the Colonels. This will be the first time they've played since the mass exodus of letter. men from last year's squad. Returning to this season's team - are ten lettermen, plus twelve men who saw part time duty last year.

This will be the third meeting is the greatest passing star he is between the two teams. St. Fran- looking for. cis walked off with the first game Sullivan will operate out of the two years ago to the tune of 31-0. right wing position. Besides his Last year, the Colonels came from running and passing abilities, Sul-

behind to tie the Frankies in a ly will prdbably do the punting hard fought battle, 14-14. Of the for the "Red Flashes." Colonels who have played against Pat Nolan, hailing from Avoca, the gridmen from Loretto, Norm Pa., has been converted to fullback Cross is the only one who has tnd wil probably start because played in both games. of an injury to the regular start-

St. Francis has 29 experienced ing fullback, Jack Klock. Klock layers returning to narry on is the passing and plunging star

their football wars. Coach Vince of the Frankies. Tony Swies, the Davis has switched his attack from sports publicity director of St. the winged version of the "T" to Francis, tells us that Klock just a straight "T" to utilize the speed missed being selected on the All- of his backs. Dan Marchitello, the State team for the past two sea- speedy back who scored both of sons. Injuries have hampered his the Frankies' T.D.'s against Wil- career, and the rooters from Loret- kes last year is back leading the to are hoping that "Tick-Tock" touchdown parade for St. Francis. Kiock can shake them off this Last year, as a Frosh, he led the year and really go to town. team in ground gaining with 364 The teams are pretty well even yards, and scoring with 24 points.., when it comes to weight, and the this despite the fact that he didn't game should indeed prove interest- play in the last four games of the ing. It will be the same old story season. He averaged 7.4 yards per once again.., the battle of the "T" try. versus the double wing forma-

Quarterbacking the Frankies is tion, employed by our own Coach Robert Graupensperger, a south- George Ralston. Remember... paw. He is one of the two four- FOLLOW THE COLONELS... TO- year men on the squad. A great MORROW NIGHT... KINGSTON ball handler, Davis hopes this boy STADIUM... 8:00 P.M.

Intramural Program To Be Rolling Soon

With a new gym that has sprung up almost over night, a new phase of activity will invade the College

the intramural sports program. For the past weeks, Mr. Part- ridge, activities director, has been working out a plan for the program, which he will supervise. Here's the meat of the intramural sports program:

The intramural program at Wil- kes College will be closely inte- grated with the physical education program. This does not mean that those members of the student ho- dy who have fulfilled the requirements of the Physical Education Department may not participate. The intramural program is open to all but a limited few (to be explained later).

Intramural participation is de- signed to meet requirements of that ninety per cent of the student body (men and women) who are not able to participate in var- sitv competition. The program at Wilkes College will be varied and seasonal, including, to start, sixteen different activities. Others will be added as the need arises.

The fall program will include touch football, soccer, bowling, golf, and tennis. This program will end sometime around Thanks- giving.

The winter program will include basketball, volley ball,, handball, skiing, skating (latter two, weath- permitting), wrestling, badminton, and table tennis. This program will run from November 25 to March 15.

On or about March 15 the spring program will swing into action. The plans include softball, track and field events, box ball (one of the Director's own brain childl, golf, tennis,, and bowling. This will go on until the end of the school term.

To make the intramural sports prorram hold water, team and in-

dividual winners will be awarded trophies.

Sometime in May an Intramural Jamboree will be held. This will be a full day of competition, including food, climaxed by a sport dance in the gymnasium.

As stated above, the intramural program is open to all, but a limited few, as noted below:

Those who participate in varsity athletics will not be permitted to play in the intramural program during the season of varsity competition.

Anyone who is on probation at Wilkes College will not be permitted to play until he has been placed in good standing with the college authorities.

It is the desire of the Depart. ment of Physical Education that all students will participate. To insure fullest participation a meeting of all intramural representatives and those interested will be held this coming Thursday at 11:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Gymna- sium. The purpose of the meeting will be to set up the machinery for a successful program. Let's all get out and lend a hand.

SEASONAL SAUCE

By Chet Molley

I like September best of ali. I love to hear the hunting call That roars across the Campus

green Whene'er a poor fresh has been

seen Breaking quarantine. I like the fall, just best of all I love to hear the fresh's bawl, When paddles arc and then dis-

place The smile upon somebody's fact Freshmen saying grace. Oh! I love September' little

chill And marvel the consummate

skill With which tribunals conde-,

scend To apprehend, then to defend Frosh's Southern end. I love the Autumn's painted

splash Contrasting frosh's color clash That marks him as a work

apart And brings the knowledge to

my heart, Sweet Mother Nature's art! Oh! Sweetest time of any year September and the frosh are

here; This brings my energies alive, So much, so much I want to

strive To capture five.

6 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Friday, September 29, 1950



Ed Edgerton, former Plains All-Scholastic center, is pictured with Jack Jones. Both centers are vying for starting positions and are staging a battle royal. Jones will start on the Colonels offensive team.

BOOTERS TRIPPED BY BLOOM, 1-0

By PAUL B. BEERS

Soccer got a great boost at Wii- kes College last Saturday when Bloomsburg State Teachers' Col- lege nosed out a die-hard Colonels' eleven, 1-0. Even though the bant- ers opened up their second season in the red, things are looking up. For a while, 'the Huskies from Bloomsburg, who topped the Colon- els twice last year, were wonder- ing just who they were playing. Coach Partridge's boys have im- proved one hundred per cent since last season, and soccer is rapidly becoming one of Wilkes' most popular sports.

The damage was done right off the bat. The Colonels opened very slowly and the Huskies took ad- vantage of the breather. Richards, Bloomshurg's outstanding lineman, slipped the ball into the net on a screen play, and the game was iced-up. Richas'd's shot was just one of those things. There was a mix-up at th.e goal and Parker Pe- trilak, who played an exciting brand of ball, was blinded. The ball took a hop, skip, and jump, and registered a tally,

After that the Colonels played beautiful ball. Eighty per cent of the game was played in Blooms- burg's territory, but we ëouldn't quite come through with the ba- con. Both Don Tosh and Bill Mer- go tried difficult shots and missed, and then Carl Wallison lifted one ever so gentle over the goal. When BloomsIburg did penetrate into Wilkes' territory, the backs and Mr. Petrilak were there to say

rnexp.erience was probably the biggest factor in the Colonels' de-

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1950

Septi 30St. Francis College H' Oct. 7University of Bridgeport A

?ct. 14Ithaca College H' oct. 28Lycoming College A Nov. 4Bloomsburg STC ..

Nov. 11Maryland SIC H' Nov. 18King's College H' H' - Home night games.

SOCCER SCHEDULE FOR 1950

Sept. 23Bloomsburg SIC H Sept. 30Franklin and Marshall A

Oct. 7E. Slroudsburg STC A Oct. 2lBloomsburq SIC A

Oct. 25Ithaca College A Nov. 4Howard University A

Nov. 7Lafayette H All home games will be afternoon

gaines at Kirby Park.

COLONEL CENTERS

feat. It was the first whole-field scrimmage of the season for the boys and they wer.en't used to covering their positions. Then too,, it was the first soccer game that fellows like Rocky Reynolds, Ted Cross, Parker Petrilak, and Bill Mergo ever played at Wilkes. Ex- perience is too valuable an asset not to have.

This Saturday, the Colonels travel down to Lancaster to take on Franklin and Marshal]. Last year the high-classed outfit of F. and M. rolled over the Colonels like a Mack truck, with the sky the limit. The Diplomats field an outstanding soccer team, copping the championship of their league last year, but the Colonels promise to lower that 7-0 score this season. If they do, it will end a famine of eight straight losses.

Boots And Bobbles A new rule in soccer this season

has added much to the game. In past years an out-of-bounds ball was thrown overhead onto the field, but this season the halfback kicks it in. This hustles up the game and gives the offended team at least twenty more yards. If any team in the country should be glad of the rule change, it is the Colo- nels. Last year we lost more throw- ins by trying to toss them in any.. way but the right way that the Coach was ready to go home and play checkers... Earl Wolfe has made a return to the game.. Like Gloria, Earl isn't making a "come- back," --it's a "return." The latest word is that he'll be with us all this season, but you know Earl.. Parker Petrilak, Ralston"s slug- ging basketball player, was every. body's hero in last weeks game. "The Kid" made some beautiful stops that put a halt to Blooms- burg's thoughts of scoring after they got the first one, For a kid that can't read or write Parker is doing okay... At the Polo Grounds the other day they held a hurling match. This game is much like soccer, except for the fact that you hit the other fellow with a club instead of your foot. which hurts just as much. Now here is a sport for Partridge's men. You get three points for scoring a goal and one for kicking the ball over it. Our boys wouldn't score many goals, but they'd sure drive em silly with those one-pointers... Art Bloom, who is doing a very fine job as manager of the soccer team, has an assistant. He's John- ny Moore, the guy who growls when you spill your coffee in the cafeteria. The Coach has stopped looking for managers now, but he's still hungry for soccer players. Frank Buck hasn't brought any back alive, yet, has he?... Reggie Burr has a job in the new gym. Beware, the man needs a new hat!

AL NICHOLAS. WILKES SCORING THREAT

Probable Starters Fer Tomorrow's Tilt

JOIN THE COLONELS' CARAVAN

Pictured above is Al Nicholas, Cob. nel speedy halfback who was third highest scoring hoc-k on last year's squad.

Coach alston will again employ the platoon system in the line. The starting line-up depends upon whether or not Wilkes receives.

Wilkes St. Francis Offensive Team

LEMcMahon Cugini LT--Bogusko Black LGThomas Zanotti CJ. Jones Zilaitis RGLetcher Borelle

TRadaszewski Pisc REStrojny Hu mm QBCross Graupensperger LHCastle Marchitello RH'Nicholas Sullivan FB---Picton Nolan

Wilkes Defensive Team: LEJ- Molosh, LTSolomon, LG--Cro- mack, C'G. Elias, RGScripp, RTT a it, REGritsko, QB- ?'sTi.çs, LHEngler, RHCross, FBPicton.

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Colonels' EDTYBURSKI Corner

- - - - - - -- - -'-- -.- .15 Tomorrow night will tell the story. And what a story it's going to be.

For four seasons Wilkes College football teams have enjoyed phenominal suc-

cess. Year after year. the Colonels took the field without any question of who's gotng to win. The big question . . - especially last year was, "How many points are we going to get tonight?"

Frankly from this corner we can't see why the big question is going to be "Who's going to win?" or "What's the score going to be?" "How many points are we going to win by?" That's the way it looks from here. Of course, we might be optimistic in putting our neck out on the proverbial limb, but that's our way of looking at it. Sure. we lost Florkiewicz. Pinkowski. Supinski. and more letterrnen than we care to think about, but did you ever stop to think of. who's coming back. Let's take a good look at this year's team.

First of all, we have two of the highest scoring backs of last season's great football machine returning. Little Gus Castle and Al Nicholas don't have to take a back seat for anyone. In the first place Castle played only six games last year. yet he managed to come through with 60 points. Besides scoring 'en points per game, little Gus probably averaged a touchdown for every quarter he played. Only 5'8" and 148 pounds, the fleet tailback Is hard to bring down. His passing is just about the sharpest we've seen around the plantation in quite some time.

Sophomore Al Nicholas was the third highest scoring abck on the team last season. But that wasn't his fault! He probably could have doubled his scoring had he played from the tailback slot. His speed and shiftiness enable him to gel away on quick starts and run a broken field with the best of them. Last year. Al scored most of his points on intercepted passes and returns of punts. An understudy to Florkiewicz and Castle as a Frosh last year. Nick didn't really cj et a chance to show himself offensively, A vicious tackler and alert pass defense man, he was relegated mainly to the defensive safety position. This year will prove our lost year's selection of Nicholas as "Freshman of the Year".

Back again thIs year to lead Colonel touchdown parades is Norm Cross. The 200-pound quarterback is a burly blocker, and his heads-up, vicious block- ing tactics have made him well known among Valley football fans.

To offset the loss of Pinkowski, Ralston has been blessed with Russ Pitcon. Picton has showed finely in the pre-season drills, and his experience in the Marines and cit Hanover High School has proved valuable to the rugged fullback. Russ is 510". 180. and only a Frosh. His passing and ball handling from the "T" led to his selection on the All-Marine eleven for two straight years.

Ol the 22 lettermen who left the Colonels last year, Ralston will most sorely miss the linemen. That's where he was heaviest hit with losses. Washko, Hendershol, Gorgas. Knapich. Feeney . . . should we go on?

Returning to fortify the Colonels' forward wall ore a host of players who saw action with the Raistonmen. One of the best offensive ends in the school's history will be back. George McMahon, who is only a junior, has two full seasons ahead a (him. Considorng his past performances, we feel safe in predicting a great season for this rangy end. Before he came to Wilkes. George never had any previous experience. A graduate of Coughlin High School. Mac never played high school football. How many of us can forget the offensive play he displayed lost year?

Al Molosh, another end who has developed into a crack player without benefit of high school experience, is back for his third season as a Colonel. Al is a defensive end, standing 6'2" and tipping the scales at 190. Since he learns something from every game he plays, he will definitely be added strength to the Colonels' forward wall.

Big Ed Bogusko will be back filling in a tackle slot. A product of Plains High School where he played for four years, Big Ed had a terrific season last year. his first in a Colonel uniform. When Ed steps into the line, his 215-pound bulk will be h'-xrd to move. The strong man of the Colonel line, Bogusko. will lead Ralston's offensive plays.

Frank Radaszewski, big B'l", 185-pound end, has been converted to a tackle. Frank saw plenty of action for the 1949 Colonels before he was put out of action with a broken hand. He is ready for a good season.

Defensive tackles Solomon and Trill are sophomore and freshman, respec- tively. Soloman saw action last year in Ralston's defensive platoon system. Tait played football cit Coughlin High. He packs 200 pounds on a 5'lO' frame.

The guard posts were supposed to have been our weak spots since the departure of Knapich and Gorgas. but Ralston has come up with a couple of hustlers who don't know the meaning of the word "quit".

Bill Letcher is only a freshman, but he proved himself a rough competitor at Nanticoke High School where be played varsity ball for two years. In 1948

he led Coach Alex Grudkowski's Wyoming Conference Championship team, and last year he captained the team into second place.

011ie Thomas is back in the offensive guard slot. The former 190-pound Hanover guord is one of three married men who will start for Coach Ralston, He teamed up with Cross in leading the Colonels' I. D. parades.

Norm Cromack and Dick Scripp are defensive guards. Cromack Is a small, aggressive guard with plenty of football knowledge. Norm carriers only 158

pounds, but his know-how and scrappiness enable him to hold his own against larger opponents. Scripp saw most of his action on the junior varsity for the past two seasons, and the 160-pound junior is ready for varsity duty.

The pivot post has two excellent men vying for the job. Jack Jones. former Plymouth star, alternated last year with Sammy Elias. Jones also received experience at Wyoming Seminary. He goes 180 and stands 5'lO". Ed Edgerton is one of the most promising prospects to show up at Kirby Park in a long. long time. The 6-foot. 200-pound center was selected to the Wyoming Valley All-Scholastic team in 1948.

Well, there it is! The 1950 version of the Wilkes Colonels. Since we have been asked to predict the outcome of not only the first game, but the season, we're going to go all the way out on that limb. In the first place, we pick the Colonels over St. Francis. and we also pick the Colonels to have a good season, Well, that's it! We'll see you next week, if we're still walking around with our heads on.

Friday. September 29, 1950 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON 7





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