1 15 1 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/438ee175c443899b8148545495716d20.pdf e2dec80abac4aa9b1c202ac2649b6b06 PDF Text Text .,I ( I.. t ' ) I. I \' l I ) , r•.. i -1 \ I I 1· '· ., I �'i' I ~ "' ►••• ••1 ;:_., .,, �PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF WILKES COi WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA �PENNSYLVANIA CHARTERED 1947 COLLEGE .......... PAGE 6 FRESHMEN . .. ...... PAGE 36 SPORTS . .. .. ... ... PAGE 104 CAMPUS . ... .. ..... PAGE 48 SENIORS .......... PAGE 124 SOPHOMORES ...... PAGE 66 COLLEGE AND ACTIVITIES ...... . .. PAGE 76 JUNIORS .... . .... . PAGE 96 COMMUNITY . .. .. PAGE 140 ADVERTISING . . . ... . PAGE 148 I �PRESIDENT EUGENE SHEDDEN FARLEY During the last four years you have added to your store of knowledge and have increased your skills so that you can be a more effective person. And yet neither knowledge nor skill will be of value to you in the years ahead unless you have developed those personal qualities that mark the real person. The next quarter century offers no promise of ease, of peace, or of security, and yet all men need some of each if they are to attain any measure of happiness. As world conditions do not promise to satisfy these personal needs, each of you must, therefore, cultivate them within yourself. Many recipes for the cultivation of inne.r security have been offered to our restless generation, and I would not offer another - for it is unlikely that equanimity will come to those who seek it. It is more likely to come as a by-product C HASE HAL L of constructive thinking and creative action. Some years ago I asked a very good friend for advice regarding an unpromising task that needed doing, but instead of offerinq advice he asked a question: "Are you sure this is the right thing to do?" The answer was, "Yes!" "Do you think you can do it?" My reply - "I don't know." And then he advised , "Well , if you are sure it is right, plan as carefully as you can, do all you are able, enlist the help of friends, and await the results." The task that then seemed difficult has long since been forgotten, but the advice has helped throughout the years. Undertake a worthwhile task! Give it all you have! Have faith that the results will be good! Achievement will be the direct result; happiness and a measure of serenity will be the by-product. In this year 's AMNICOLA, we have tried to trace the progress and development of the ind ividual and show the influence his years at Wilkes have had upon him. We have also tried to point out how the various facets of his college life combine to bring about this development. As th e individual passes from one year to another, he displays different characteristics. In his freshman year, he looks ahead to the future, speculating upon what it may hold for him . His sophomore year is one of decision, for he must ~hoose a definite objective. During his junior year he works toward this goal. As a senior, he is prepared for his future. The results of his development are shown as he takes his place in the community . Other things also contribute to his growth. In his study he seeks truth and knowledge. From campus life he learns social graces; from sports he learns teamwork; and from activities he learns the meaning of true fellowship. One of the most important things college does for the individual is to strengthen his faith and morals. This effect of college life is not placed in any one section of the book because it pervades the whole atmosphere at Wilkes. We feel it in the reading of the Bible in assembly, in the quick silent prayer in our hearts before an exam, and in the very ·essence of our life - hard work and trust in God. Our two figures, Betty and Joe, are not intended to represent anyone in particular. They symbolize the influence which college life has upon the development of an individual's character. �THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH An essential part of an individual's development is his intellectual growth. Textbooks and instructors provide the necessary facts and knowledge; the individual, however, must organize these facts and utilize this knowledge to give it meaning. It is here - in these classrooms, in these departments - that the individual achieves his growth by seeking and learning the truth. Here, Betty and Joe study, struggle, and strive to reach their goal, the acquisition of an education. Acquiring an education involves essentially the accumulation of knowledge; however, it is more than this. The educated individual is able to apply what he has learned .' He organizes facts into patterns so that each new fact becomes a part of his conception of life and its meaning. He thinks clearly; he has a flexible mind and can cope with new situations. He reaches decisions logically and is not swayed from a course of action once decided upon. ADMINISTRATION .. .. PAGE 8 GUIDANCE .......... PAGE 30 HUMANITIES ........ PAGE 10 MAINTENANCE PAGE 31 SCIENCES . . ......... PAGE 16 NIGHT SCHOOL PAGE 32 SOCIAL SCIENCES .... PAGE 22 GRADUATION ....... PAGE 34 LIBRARY ......... . .. PAGE 29 Yet, for Betty and Joe, whether they are majoring in English, biology, commerce and finance, or engineering, the main objective is finding the truth; for only when they have secured this knowledge can they go on to achieve the rest. By seeking truth and holding fast to it in the face of all odds, the individual can withstand any force that tries to narrow his personality or destroy his individuality. �The center of official activity on the Wilkes :ollege campus is Chase Hall. There the important :isks of formi~g policy and laying plans for the Jture are performed. There also the friendly and fficient office force works with the administrators :, carry out these ideas. Every student has felt the influence of these eople. When we first arrive at Wilkes as freshmen, ,ey are the first to meet us and make us feel at ome. Even after we become accustomed to colige life, they are always ready to help with advice ·RED W. BASTRESS, Ph.D. Dean of Instruction GERTRUDE ALLEN DOANE \cting Dean of Women or a friendly word. No problem is too small to warrant their attention. Students are encouraged to arrange interviews with them to discuss difficulties or simply to talk over their progress. Although Wilkes in its development has experienced many growing pains, the administration has never failed to cope with inconveniences and find quick solutions. II 11 We feel sure that under the guidance of our able administrators the future will see Wilkes continue to succeed and grow as it has in the past. JOHN P. WHITBY, M.S. Director of Admissions and Registrar STANLEY H. WASILESKI, M.S. Director of Evening School GEORGE F. ELLIOT, M.S. Dean of Men Miss J une Stevens, Secretary to the Pr esident; Mrs. Ann e Wright, Secretary to the De ans. MRS. MARGARET CONNOLLY, M.S. RUSSELL R. PICTON, B.S. Executive Secretary of Alumni Comptroller JOHN J. CHWALEK, A.M. Director of Guidance and Placement OFFICE STAFF First row, left to right : Dorothy Davi es, Rosa lie Jablonski, Ruth Second row : Jean Machonis, H e len Morgan . Third row : El e anor I Dolores Taylor, Janet Davies . JOHN G . REESE, B.S. Director of Student Activities Mr. Whitby approves Miss Davies' reports . JOHN D. CURTIS, B.S. Director of Public Relations �Mrs. Doane presents a scholastic award Dr. Bastress checks a homew, to Vera Wroble. Mr . Elliot and Mr. Moran are amused by Dr. Farley's afterdinner speech. Mrs. Doane offers professional ~ Dr. Farley addresses the college assembly. Russ Picton demonstrates superior form in intramural bowling. 10 ... -- t ·~,~ -·•.·. . . �... Dr, Bastress checks a homework assignment. Mrs . Doane offers professional advice to Barbara Tanski. : ) ~.;:: - ~4 Dean Elliot and Coach Reese chat during half-time intermission of a basketball game. Rodger Lewis okays his sports publicity with Jack Curtis. II �The term "humanities" was first applied to the study of Greek and Roman classics and culture as opposed to the study of divinity and theology. With the rise of humanitarianism, the doctrine that man,s obligations are concerned wholly wit h the welfare of the human race, the term was enlarged to take in the study of all languages and their origins as well as all other studies which concern themselves with human civilization. Another definition of humanity is "that which distinguishes man from other beings." Man is the only creature who can think of and logically conceive a system of mathematics; he is the only creature who can sum up his thoughts through the medium of language in philosophy, religion, and literature, and only man can express his most beautiful thoughts through art and music. At Wilkes the humanities division encompasses all branches of learning primarily conducive to culture and a liberal education. Here it includes the study of English, foreign languages, art, mathematics, music, philosophy, and religion. The aim of the College in presenting the humanities is not merely to give the student a factual knowledge in these fields, but also to teach him to apply what he has learned to his own life, thus enriching it and giving it real mean ing . In presenting the best in literature, art, and music to the student, the College strives to give him a lasting enjoyment and appreciation of all the benefits not only of our culture, but also of other nations. Mathematics and philosophy help the student to think clearly and to utilize his logic in understanding the ideas presented to him. He can then apply these ideas to his life, having learned from the experiences and thoughts of the great thinkers of the past as well as of the present. Dr. Da vies befo re th e Battle o· In summa ry, the purpose of the humanities division at Wilkes is to impart cultural knowledge to the student in such a manner that the liberal education which he receives will aid his future living, so that he may be an intelligent and active citizen of the country in which he lives. JOHN G . DETROY, M.1 Music CA THAL B. O'TOOLE, M.A. Art FRANK J. J. DAVIES, Ph.D. English NADA VUJICA Library THOMAS E. RICHARDS, M.S. Mathematics ... 12 A stuc Sta nley �I- h n C :I e r e , Herr Disqu e and students in a moment of rare relaxation. Dr. Da vies before the Battle of Troy . s . \ \ ELWOOD J. DISQUE, A.B. Modern Languages JOHN G . DETROY, M.M. Music DS, M.S. NADA VUJICA Library A study of Bach Stanley Yerkoski. by Miss Clark and STANKO VUJICA, Ph.D. Philosophy �Miss O ' Brien explains a passage in literature to a puzzled student. Mr. Hoover and Mr. Groh enjoy a hearty repast. PHYLLIS I. CLARK Music Dr. Kruger examines Lit e rature Class. th e poetry ALFRED S. GROH English of Bryant in American Dr. Thatc her and Dr. Vujica rejoice over the recent Ford Fo undation grant . 14 HELEN BITLER HAWKINS Music �... , in literature to a puzzled student. Mrs . Worstall and John Saba solving the mysteries of math. Janice Schuster joins the music instructors, Mr. Moran and Miss Clark, for lunch. :LEN BITLER HAWKINS Music ARTHUR N. KRUGER English FERDINAND R. LIVA Music ROBERT E. MORAN Music Mr. Liva rehearses with a violin student. Cy Evan appears punled by Mrs. Roberts instructions. 15 �.. ~· ~·. ' " # '""..., .... ~ ' . ·, An early fall scene - GEORGE G. RADDIN English Cat hal O'Toole instructs Pat Reese in the us e of watercolors while T. R. Price observes . the beginning of the school year. RUTH ROBERTS English ANTOINETTE M. SHOEMAKER Physical Education I l ... 14 16 �Mr. Tener conducts an informal seminar after class. Mr. Groh directs a Cue'n Curtain rehearsal. Dr. Davies, Mr. Groh, and Dr. Mailey take a momentary rest on Registration Day . ANTOINETTE M. SHOEMAKER Physical Education ROBERT L. TENER English FRANCES S. WORST ALL Math ematics Bob Moran leads singing at Freshman Luncheon. 17 �Science in its broadest sense is synonymous with learning; in its stricter definition it is a branch of systematized knowledge considered as a distinct field of investigation and study, a field concerned with observation and classification of facts, especially as related to the physical world. The beginnings of science were found in man's slow and unconscious observation of natural occurrences. Only when considerable progress was made in the ordering of knowledge did man begin to seek causes for phenomena and attempt to discover connections between them. Science, then, has been representative of the growth and enlargement of human knowledge. At Wilkes the sciences embrace such diverse fields as biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and psychology. Through biology and chemistry man learns of the workings of his body, through physics and engineering he builds a better material life for himself, while through psychology he attempts to discover the workings of his mind. Here at the College, the science departments have concerned themselves not merely with purely academic considerations, but also with technical projects designed to better the community and to aid in the advancement of man's knowledge as a whole. The biology department, for example, has engaged within recent years in programs of experimentation involving cancerous tissue - a contribution, though if even in a small way, to the scope of man's knoweldge in this field. Study and experiment, theory and practice, academic research, practical aid to humanity these are the contributions of science to life. Since no field of man's investigation can be totally separated from another, science, whether represented by the student, the teacher, or the professional investigator, endeavors to add to the fund of knowledge by which man attempts to improve himself and his world. Mr . Riley points out an interesting psychological fact. This, then, is the place of science, broad or exact, not only here at Wilkes, but wherever man wonders abo~t the world around him. Here at Wilkes, the science departments attempt to answer some of his questions. CATHERINE H. BONE Chemistry :HARLES A. REIF, Ph.D. Biology Dr. Reif supervises a c las s project. VORIS B. HALL M.S., A.M. Engineering ROBERT C. RILEY, A.B. Psychology EDWARD N. HELTZEL Engineering JOSEPH KANNER Psychology FRANCIS J. MICHELINI Biology Dr . Hall illustrates a complex phenomenon . 19 �Marv Kurlanch ce k, Jer ry Stein, and Les Vv birdseed. The faculty fan club engrossed in a thrilling bask e tball contest. Mrs. Namisn ia k t o Carl Drapie wski c onc e rn ing a recommendation by Li, Delong : " Don't use the c o urs e adjustment with such vigor ." Pride of th e Engi neering Department: Judy Botk in ; Miss Drawing Board of 195! EDITH S. NAMISNIAK FRANCIS SALLEY CROMWELL E. THOMAS Biology Chemistry Engineering "Rememb e r, Mr . Stephens, equivalents of F ents of c ows." CHARLES WORST ALL Physics Dr. Micheli ni, Bob Gre g o ry, and Jack Richards surveying the remains of last night 's dinner. �Marv Kurlanchcek, Jerry Stein, and Les Weiner preparing synthetic birdseed. Mr. Helhel is pleased with Earl Bahl's drawing. dion 1or." I \ f .. - •. Prid e of the Engineering Department: Miss Sliderule of 1955 , Judy Botkin; Miss Drawing Board of 1955 , Phyllis Charnecki . I Dr. Bastress and Dr. Worstall discussing the latest report on the invasion of Earth by Martians. !AS "Remember, Mr. Steph e ns, e quivalents of pigs ar e equal to equival ents of cows." .L Take it easy, Mr. Thomas, six sliderules are better than one. chards sur- Kotch, Stal, shade down. Baker, and Adamovich notice that she pulled her 21 �The Social Sciences deal with the elements of human society and with the relations and institutions involved in man's existence as a member of an organized group. Their beginnings can be traced to the' most ancient of written histories, the records of Babylonia, Egypt, Judea, and Greece. The individual departments within the Social Science Division at Wilkes provide the essential background in this field for all students besides enabling the incominq student to select a vocation from a wide field ranging from nursing edu cation to retail merchandising and including such other departments as elementary and secondary education, economics, history, sociology, business administration, secretarial studies, and accounting. Within this division the student receives not only classroom instruction, but also an opportunity to take part in related extracurricular activities. The departments maintain clubs through which the students may take part in outside projects concerning their area of study. In addition, they give practical experience to their students, such as the accounting and selling internships sponsored by the accounting and retail merchandising departments as on-the-job training while the students are still in school. Other outside activities which are of benefit to both the College and the community are also encouraged. The History Club has qiven a series of lectures by foreign students to help the people of the College to better understand the ways of other countries. The Education Club is very active in the Anthracite Institute for the Development of Schools, a scientific organization which is interested in introducing the newest and best teaching methods to our schools. The commerce and finance department takes surveys at the request of local businessmen, such as recording the traffic passing a particular point in order to predict business conditions. Je anette cla sses. Perrins joins Miss Jesse for an informal chat Dr. Mailey and Dick Carpenter analyze recent class elections. By these and other studies and activities, the Social Science Division enables its students to take their place in the world prepared for their vocations by both factual knowledge and practical experience. HUGO V. MAILEY, Ph.D. Political Science RUTH W. JESSE, A.M. Nursing Education SAMUEL A. ROSENBERG, Ph.D. Economics between EUGENE HAMMER Ed.D. Education HAROLD W. THATCHER, Ph.D. History Dr . Sym . reflects upon a Soc. students . difficult qu e stion posed by advanced KONSTANTIN SYMONOLEWICZ, Ph.D. Sociology Dr. Rosenberg clears up students mi sconception about inflation . 2 �Mr. Pisano and merchandising. Ed Kotula talk over some fine points in retail Reese Jones, a prominent student on campus and Mr. Young in a Mr. Siamon demonstrate s th e Ba l. private conference. CHARLES CASPER T. LEONARD CONNOLLY EDWIN S. CURTIS Business Administration History Accounting Mr. Hoover preparing some typing work for a secretarial student . WELTON G. FARRA Economics �Andy Barovich and J oe Wilk plan their selling careers with th e aid of Mr. Falcione. o n c ampus and Mr. Young in a Mr. Slamon demonstrat es the Balan ce Sheet t o Mary Ann Le fferdo . EDWIN S. CURTIS WELTON G . FARRAR LILLIAN FORTESS ARTHUR J. HOOVER Accounting Economics Education Secretarial Studies A History IO I class takes notes as Dr. Mui describes the Crusades. 25 �Education grou p set up a project for elementary art. Dr. Hamm er inter Mr. Young discusses a film showing recent trends in the agricultural interior. CH'UNG-T Al LU Economics Drs . Bastress, Thatcher, and Mui kibitz at a Faculty Women's Card Party. 26 HOH-CHEUNG MUI History JOSEPH B. SLAMON Accounting PAUL R. Acco �up set up a project for elementary art. Dr. Hammer int e rrupts hi s wor k to counsel a Se nio r. Miss Holbro o k is caught by our photographer in a lull between classes. JOSEPH B. SLAMON PAUL R. WERNER ROBERT E. WERNER STANLEY J. YOUNG Accounting Accounting Economics Business Administration Who says teach e rs work hard? 27 �Decorating the library for Christmas. The Wilkes College Library, located in the beautiful building of Kirby Hall, contains over 35,000 books, 500 different titles of periodicals, and several hundred pamphlets. The library also has several special collections which include original manuscripts dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, autoqraphed books, material on local history and coal, and books on Poland and in the Polish language. The library staff handles Visual Aids equipment, schedules the time and showing of movies for classes, and trains students to operate the film projector. The staff consists of four full -time memb ers: Mrs. Nada Vujica, head Librarian; Mr. George Ermel, Circulation and Reference Librarian; Mr. Warren French, Cataloginq and Referen ce Librarian; and Frances Hookins , Secretary. With the aid of about 18 student assistants, the staff maintains library hours 70 hours a week, throughout holidays and vacations. Each semester the staff offers two hours of orientation instruction to new students in the efficient use of the library, enabling them to become aware of the location and proper use of a treasure of books. A few members of the staff: Henriette Abenmoha, Jim Coleman, Mr . French, Gail Schaffhauser, Mr. Ermel, and Francis Hopkins . The staff arranging a display of new books. They are: Mr. Ermel, Mrs. Vujica, Mr. French, Miss Hopkins. Kirby Hall - home of the W ilk es C oll ege Li bra ry. t J �The Guidance Center, located in Hollenback Hall, renders a great deal of assistance to veterans, graduates, and students who are attending Wilkes at the present time. tain as to what vocation to follow can also take a battery of tests which will help them to decide on the basis of interests and abilities what field to enter. This is all work of the Guidance Center. Veterans may receive counseling and advice as to their aptitudes and abilities by filing an application with the Veterans Administration. All students entering Wilkes must take aptitude tests, and these are administered at the Guidance Center. Then, too, many local industries, banks, and hospitals require testinq of prospective employees; and individuals who are uncer- The Placement Office, one of the most important parts of the Center to Wilkes' students, helps graduates who are interested in securing employment and students who desire part-time positions. Each year many business firms visit the campus to interview the senior students as a result of the careful planning of Mr. John Chwalek, Placement Director. The college maintenance crew has an important task - seeing that the physical beauty of the campus is kept up at all ti mes. Throughout the four seasons of the year, the crew has the responsibility of caring for the 29 buildings and numerous walks and lawns at Wilkes. Mr. William Jervis, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, heads a staff of eight full- time employees and eleven student assistants. The group has various duties - sweeping sidewalks, raking leaves, caring for flower beds, shoveling snow, painting, and repairing. In addition, the staff handles the maintenance of all buildings by tending furnaces, removing ashes, and buffing floors . The beautiful appearance of the campus is proof of the wellexecuted job. frlllllhllllllldlld Mr. Chwalek conducting a Seminar for the job-seeking Seniors. Quay takes a job interview with a representative of -Waterhouse. Joan Zuk aids seniors Mike Weinberger and Wally Phillips in filling out applications for employment. John Yancheck entertains the boys with a pun. Sam, Bill, and Kirk take a five-minute break from work. MAINTENANCE CREW First row, left to right: Louis Nowalchek, John Yancheck , William Jervis , Sam Gittens. Second row: Chester Carrell , Harol d Pryor, Kirk Bromfield . Clifton Evans. 31 �c:a>~ The college's Evening Division is an out-standing example of Wilkes' contributions to the community. Its primary purpose is to aid in furthering the higher education of those unable to attend day school because of a lack of time or because of their hours of employment. The present enrollment of the Evening Division is approximately 650 students. These consist mainly of undergraduates seeking a college de gree, which they could not obtain without the facilities Wilkes offers them. By attending evening classes, they can earn their degrees while maintaining their jobs. Most courses offered in the Evening Division of the College closely parallel those of Wilkes' day school students. On the other hand, the Evening School also seeks to give opportunities to those who would broaden their knowledge or increase their skill, and those not seeking degrees may still enjoy the advantages of the College's practical training. A study in still life . Under the direction of Mr. Stanley Wasileski, the Evening Division has become an important aspect of the College program and demonstrates the close relation between the College and the community. Mr. Young conducting an informal class in economics . Mr. Curtis gloats over the Dodger victory . Mr. Wasil eski looks stumped . iym checks a any. report on family life in Evening students th e ir professor . await the arrival of Dr. Lu expo unding o n th e effect of taxes. Mr. Hibbard discusses the forthcoming political campaigns with " Buz'' Humphrey. 33 �On Monday evening, June 6, 1955, 148 seniors received degrees at the eighth annual commencement exercises held at the Wilkes College gymnasium. The graduates assembled on the lawn in the rear of Kirby Hall and marched to the gym in a body led by Dr. Eugene S. Farley. Fred M. Hechinger, educational editor of The New York Herald Tribune, was the principle speaker. Esther Goldman received the highest honors, graduating summa cum laude, while ·Richard Kent and Dale Warmouth took second honors, graduating magna cum laude. Those who graduated cum laude were J. Warren Blaker, Mary E. Fitz- gerald, Morris Hollander, Arthur J. Hoover, Judith Hopkins, Joshua Kaufman, Helen Koelsch, and Ellen Witiak . Seven graduates who received awards were: Arthur J. Hoover, Business Education Award and Outstanding Graduate of the Year Award; John D. Curtis, L. J. Van Laeys Journalism Medal; William C. Crowder, Outstanding Graduate Award; J. Warren Blaker, Chemistry Award; Joshua J. Kaufman, Award of the Pennsylvania Institute of Accountants; Morris I. Hollander, Dobson Medal in Accounting. A few members of the Board of Trustees following the ceremon ies : Dr. Harry Carmen, Reverend Jule Aye rs, Mr. Gilbert S. McClintock, Dr. Farley, Reverend Burke Rivers. Th e faculty le ads the graduate s in a procession from Chase Hall to th e gym . 34 Dr. Farley and the College Trustees enter the gym . �f I ~r, Arthur J. Hoover, :aufman, Helen Koelsch, received awards were: ;s Education Award and f the Year Award; John Journalism Medal; Wilnding Graduate Award; istry Award; Joshua J. 'ennsylvania Institute of ollander, Dobson Medal oard of Trustees following the ceremonies: and Jule Ayers, Mr. Gilbert S. McC/intock, ke Rivers . The Faculty and Administration listen to Fred Hechinger's commencement address. THE CLASS OF 1955 Graduates, parents, and friends assemble in the ~Hymnasium for commencement. 3& �.• I . lt • . I., I· Freshmen Betty and Joe arrived here in a state of confusion. Orientation Week kept them constantly busy listening to talks on college life, receiving instructions, and getting acquainted with the rules of hazing, which would be so much a part of their life for their first two months here. Then the day came for registration. All the Freshmen managed somehow to find their way through the maze in the gymnasium. Once registered they were really a part of Wilkes. Every Freshman knew he was here, but some were not yet sure why they were here. Many of those who registered will graduate from the course they chose; many will change as they learn better their abilities and interests while actually applying themselves to their courses of study. Freshman year is essentially the laying of a foundation for future study. Its curriculum is general enough, in most cases, to permit change to another course if the student feels he will benefit by doing so. It is also a year for becoming acquainted with college life. Adjustments must be made to a whole new way of learning . The Freshmen find great freedom to use their time as they please; it is their duty to use it wisely. Freshman year can be a difficult one in the sense of adjustment, but it is richly filled with new friendships and accomplishments. �ROBERT THOMAS JOHN M. SABA, JR. KATHERINE SCUREMAN President ROBERT B. PAYNE Vice President Secretary Treasurer The Class of '59 began their first year at Wilkes College adorned with dinks, banners, name cards, and gart~rs. For the first few weeks, between trying to find the various campus buildings and also trying to get our schedules straightened out, we were truly a group of "Frustrated Frosh ." But our year was only beginning. Following a spirited campaign, the class, the biggest in Wilkes history, elected Bob Thomas as President, John Saba as Vice President, Toni Scureman as Secretary, and Bob Payne as Treasurer. The first thing that the officers did was to set up a Freshman Council which would discuss important matters before bringing them up in class meetings. The class advisors, Dr. Reif and Dr. Thatcher, were present at the weekly meetings to aid the Council in settling difficult problems. COUNCIL Seated, left to right: Kay Noonan, Bob Payne, Pat Bedeski, Bob Thomas, Toni Scureman, John Saba , Judy Gommer. Standing : Lucille Albanese , Nick Siecko, Terry Smith, Dav e Schoenfeld , Dick Ba rtl ett , Ellen Kemp , Lois Betner. Our first class project, moving the Bookstore to its new location in Harding Hall, was a wonderful success. Accompanied by the College Band, the Frosh made their first contribution to the campus, when given an opportunity to work together with one goal in mind. Since entering Wilkes, the Class of '59, through sponsoring numerous campus affairs, has become an active, well-organized part of the student body. Bob Thomas STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES PATRICIA BEDESKI JUDY BOTKIN DAVID J. SCHOENFELD Frosh get acquainted a t a tea he ld on Chas e La wn. Pat Bedeslci carries out her Tribunal sentence by proposing to Ted Jones. �Paul R. ABRAMS Lucille ALBANESE Basil ANDREWS Walter S. ANGIELSKI Nelson James ASH BURNER Earl R. BAHL Gill Ho BAI Richard E. BAILEY Richard BARTLETT William BERGSTRASSER Edward BEZDIECKI Francine BISHOP Stephen A. BRUTKO Shirley BUSH Mary Beth CALHOUN Phyllis 8. CHARNECKI Anita Rose CHERKES Marion J. CHRISTOPHER Dolores M. COBURN Maryellen CONNELL Dolores C. CORADETTI James M. CORNELIU S Bernard J. DANCHECK Morgan R. DAVIS Richard P. DAVIS ... 40 �lames :NER William E. DAVIS Stephen M. DEMCHALK Donald DEVANS Elena DOVYDENAS Barbara M. DRASHER Robert M. DREXINGER Michael R. DYDO Leonard J. DZIEDZIC Harold E. EDWARDS, JR. Marcia H. ELSTON Ronald G. ERCOLANI Evald R. ESKILSON Jerome ESTERMAN Gwen W. EVANS Hugh EVANS John J. FEDEROVICH John P. FLADD Leonard J. FRANCKOWIACK Robert FURMAN Betsy GABEL Margaret L. GALLE Rosalie GALLI Charles GAREIS John H. GENDALL Robert E. DAVIS ,J\ ~ASSER n LL 41 �Michael J. GEORGE Robert GLAHN Warren H. GLASS Walter GLOGOWSKI John GOLDEN Robert W. KOSER Sonya A. KOZURA Judy GOMMER Jerome GORSKI Jules GREENBERG Gilbert GREGORY Joseph GROSS Thomas J. LALLY Charles V. GRYMKO Marshall HARLAN James J. HENN IGHAN Marleen HUGHES Robert G. HYDOCK Lois Ann JAGO Martha J. JAMES Marshall JENKINS Emily JONES George W. KASWINKEL George P. KIEPER Ellen KEMP Matthew I. KESSMAN Sidney KRANSON Albert KUCHINSKAS George R. KUCIK Thomas LANE Mary Ann LEFFERDO Marianne LEVENOSKIE Thomas E. LUCY Edward M. LUKASHEFSKI Lucille A. LU PINSKY Edward McCAFFERTY Grace M. MAJOR Reginald MATTIOLI Karen KARMILOWICZ Leona MEGATULSKI Michael MELCHIOR Helen MILLER Alice L. MILLIGAN Marlene J. MIODUSKI Roland KESTER Andrew A. MOLITORIS June MONKO William D. MORRIS James R. MOSER Richard MOSES • �John F. SCHADE George R. SCHALL Paul A. SCHECTER Jean SCHRAEDER William E. SEITZ Robert J. SESTAK David C. SHALES Nicholas A. SIECKO Robert B. SINGER Pat RINGEN BACH Terry C. SMITH Martha J. SORDONI Michael C. STANKO Nicholas J. STASKO Antonia STEFAN Richard E. ROBERTS Harold D. ROCKMAN James STEPHENS Doris L. STROUD Gustave E. SUNDERBERG John L. SUSECK, JR. Myron SUSECK Thomas P. RUGGIERO Jo Ann M. SALURX Norman V. TABOR Martin TANSEY John J. TOKACH Scott W. TRETHAWAY Joseph B. TURNER Elizabeth NIELSON Kay NOONAN James P. O'DWYER Andrew OLESKY Joseph PARDOSKI Mildred PATRONIK Nancy PAYNE William James PEMBRIDGE Barbara A. PETRO Barbara PORIS Jean Anne PYATT Sylvia RAPP Elizabeth A. REED Janice M. REYNOLDS Joan Patricia RISHOFSKI Barbara RITTER Fredrick J. ROBERTS Marie R. ROGERS Arthur ROGOVIN Barbara ROWETT Joseph SAVELLI �\ \ I . \. ' John TYREMAN Bernadine A. VIDUNAS Barbara VOSE Virg inia WALIZER R. Wayne WALTERS Bob Lynch and H e len Krach e nfe ls e nroll Fre Dance. \ l William H . WARD Sheila WILLIAMS Robert WATLACK Helen WILSON Gary WEINGARTNER Michael WILGUS J. Elaine WILLIAMS Joseph T. WOUTOWICZ Francis Ann YEAGER Rebert YOKAVONOS A re gular 12 :30 Tribunal Mee Patricia Ann YOST Carl V. ZOOLKOSKI Larion ZUK Fre shman Re gistrat io n .'\ ~ l. ' . ·fr. I: / 46 • -::t' ~ .,. �R. Wayne WALTERS Bob Lynch and Helen Krachenfels enroll Freshmen at the Get Acquainted Dance. The Freshmen picking up registration blanks - Tex Bartlett leads the Frosh uptown on Hell Night. the first step into confusion. J. Elaine WILLIAMS R0bert YOKAVONOS A regular 12 :30 Tribunal Meeting during hazing period. Jerry Eesterman and Dick Eskilson entertain Thursday night shoppers in Wilkes-Barre. �-r~~ . • ~ - . . .. {'~'!4~ ,i ; SPHfEIC~ CAMPUS PERSONALITIES. STUDENT COUNCIL . . . . . DO RM DOINGS . HOMECOMING . WINTER CARNIVAL . . . 50 . 52 . 54 . 56 . 58 BOOK STORE AND CAFETERIA . ASSEMBLIES . . MANUSCRIPT . BEACON .. ... . . . . . .. . AMNICOLA ...... .. ... . 59 . 60 . 61 .62 .64 The dictionary defines a campus as "the grounds of a college within its main enclosure." However, to Betty and Joe the campus is more than simply the grounds. It is the people found there, the fun in their company, everything around which their lives revolve. The governing body of the campus is the Student Council. This democratic self-government gives the student the responsibility for all decisions made by the Council, for t~e Council represents him and reflects his views. Campus publications reflect the student also. The Beacon, campus newspaper, voices the opinions of students, besides conveying news of interest to all. The Manuscript, annual magazine of Wilkes, presents some of the best literary efforts of the students; while the Amnicola, College annual, reviews the year's activities: Campus events help to draw the students closer together. The weekly assemblies, the annual Winter Carnival, and Homecoming give students a chance to enjoy each other's company as well as that of alumni. Also, campus meeting-places bring together students and faculty, who can be found at a lmost any time during the school day chatting together in the bookstore or the cafeteria . The dormitories offer similar meeting-places for students who live on campus . Surely Betty and Joe are right in believing that a campus is more than simply grounds. �The students who have been selected for recognition as outstanding personalities represent all facets of campus life. They have been the dynamic forces behind stage productions, athletic teams, student government, and campus publications. George Batterson Clifford Brautig Ivan Falk Henry Goetzma Through capable leadership in their years at Wilkes, these seniors have made life more stimulating and enjoyable for us all. The efforts of these people have done much toward helping Wilkes to grow on all levels of endeavor. They have helped to promote the good will that exists between the college and the community. It is with extreme pleasure that we honor these campus personalities. We honor them with the feeling of a debt of gratitude for the many contributions they have made to us during their stay at Wilkes. Helen Krackenfels 50 Robert Lynch Jeannette Perrins Charles Petrilak �-I ' George Batterson Clifford Brautigan Glenn Carey Richard Carpenter Ivan Falk Henry Goetzman Howard Gross Reese Jones \ Jeannette Perrins Charles Petrilak T. R. Price Bernice Thomas 51 �The Student Council, the central governing body of students at Wilkes; finished the school year with a successful record of student government and social activities. This year's council was truly representative of all sections of the campus, bringing together student leaders from every department at Wilkes. Along with their usual activities, the Council also acted as a co-ordinating group between the administration and the student body, with council members attending a number of Administrative Council meetings. Greater unity in direction of student activities was achieved by this year's council by organizing all club, class, and activity presidents. This group aided in co-ordinating student activities and eliminating conflicts in the social calendar. A new Student Body Scholarship was initiated by the Student Council by using the surplus funds in the Student Activity Fund at the end of each school year. The scholarship will be awarded by a committee of Council members and the Administrative Council to a member of the student body. Traditional Council activities were received with great enthusiasm by the students. The Freshmen's Get Acquainted Party, and the Cinderella Ball proved again to be the highlights of the social calendar, while the Winter Carnival attracted a large crowd of students at El Pocono Dude Ranch. The Thanksgiving All-College Dance set a new attendance record, with over 1,000 students and guests from colleges throughout the state. It proved to be the most successful dance held in recent years. Keeping the two party system alive . First row, left to right : V. Brehm, C. Miller, N. Morris, H. Kraehenfels, Wilkes students and dates relax during intermission at the R. Lynch, P. Bedeski . Second row : S. Lowe, C . Brothers, L. Amdur, D. Cinderella Ball. Schoenfeld, J . Bodkin, L. Weiner, J. Scandale, R. Carpenter, D. Reynolds . Cinderella of 1955-Miss Jackie Oliver Joe Saracini conducts the escort, Joe Ackorey. pageant for Cinderella and her The Annual Thanksgiving All College Dance. Council members at the Cinderella Ball. .. - ........ C inderella 's court of ten candidate s-Left to right : Lo is Long , Nancy Morris J eannette Perrins Ruth W ilbur , J ean Dearden , Anne Faust , Jack ie J o nes, C o nn ie Kamarunas , Pat Fitz~erald , Nancy Beam : .:, ·:;, •'.:· .;. ·:. . ';. \; 1;. - - --- =-~ The Cinderella Ball. �J..JI.... ~ II . The girls from Sterling enjoy the Mickey Mouse Club. I . '-:, '~ Joint Chiefs of Staff of Sterling Hall and McClintod Hall. The eminent dean exp The Liberace admirers of McClintod. A little right hand En~ Portrait of Blissfulness. Helen, Barb, Mary Rose and Judy gain a little extra knowledge cramming for mid-semesters. 1955 addition to dorm life - Werner Hall, Seated, left to right: Connie Kamarunas, Dean Elliot, Irwin Kaye, Miriam Thomson, Mrs, Doane, Judy Menegus. Standing: Neil Turtel, Fred Krohle, Jim Moser, Carol Selecky, Carol Goeringer, Pat Yost, Did Jones, Mile Perlmuth, Max Friedlander. Now if x2y plus x3y2 is �Build a better mousetrap and they'll beat a path to your door. ,ck Hall. Korea 23320, please. A little right hand English by Zack. } " Is Hector making an end run , Ronni e ? " Now if x2y plus x3y2 is divided by xy .. . Ell iot, Irwin Kaye , anding : Neil Turtel, joeringer, Pat Yost, Dick Murray leads the boys in a hearty song . �The attractive 20-year old junior, an elementary education major, is a graduate of Kingston High School and a member of T.D.R. Miss Jones was also a Cinderella candidate in 1955. Homecoming Queen of 1955 JACQUELINE JONES Princess Connie Kamarunas The annual Homecoming celebration, held on November I 1-12, brought together students and grads for the most successful reunion in Wilkes' history. Campus groups began preparations for the event early in the week, and the Beacon sponsored the second annual selection of a Homecoming Queen. Amidst the flurry of preparing displays for all campus buildings, the Beacon announced the selection of lovely co-ed Jackie Jones as Queen of · runas and , On Frida mittee selec ner of the c ing, the r~ activities t Party, Satu1 party and c end came , port game ' Dr. Farley c Princess Jane Obitz Miss Kamarunas, a resident of Scranton, is a member of T.D.R. and the Inter-Dorm Council and last spring was the Colonels' Queen at the April Showers Ball. Miss Obitz, a graduate of Meyers, is a member of T.D.R., the Education Club, and Cue 'n Curtain. Queen Jackie, with a Naval honor guard, leads the Caravan to the game. The Colonel-driven hearse of Butler Hall display . the prize-winning Dr. Farley crowns half-time ceremoni1 Alumni register for the celebration at O'Connell's Kingston House. Alumni enjoying the Weckesser Hall's d national flavor. 56 �... Queen of the festivities, with Connie Kamarunas and Jane Obitz as Princesses. On Friday evening, the alumni judging committee selected the Butler Hall Hearse as winner of the gold cup award. Following the judging, the returning alumni began a round of activities that included a Friday Warm-Up Party, Saturday luncheon, and evening buffet party and dance. The highlights of the weekend came at half-time of the Wilkes-Bridgeport game when, following a colorful pageant, Dr. Farley crowned Miss Jones as Queen. Chase Hall in Homecoming regalia, by Theta Delta Rho . The Engineering Club weekend. preparing Conyngham Hall for the big Dr. Farley crowns Jackie Jones as Homecoming Queen during half-time ceremonies. Biology Club members create a medieval scene on the lawn of Kirby Hall. Alumni enjoying the buffet dinner and dance at the Hotel Sterling. Weckesser Hall's display showed distinct originality with an international flavor. �The Colonels participating in indoor recreation in the rustic barn at the ranch. As Wilkes continues tc campus spots also ur changes. Early in the year, eag1 Millie Gittens and her I new location. Accomp Band, the Bookstore was more modern quarters Millie continues to dispe kind words. The newly enlarged an with modern decor anc became again the most The Winter Carnival, sponsored annually by the Wilkes Student Council, was held this year at El Pocono Dude Ranch, Thornhurst. This year the weatherman combined plenty of snow and freezing temperatures to provide a perfect winter setting for the affair. Among the outdoor activities enjoyed by the crowd were skating, tobogganing, sleigh-riding, and all sorts of snow battling. Bill Figart and his combo kept the festivities going on the dance floor from 8 to I I in the evening. Then, as all good things must, the 1956 Winter Carnival came to a close. Students enjoying the between ,emester break at the Dude Ranch. Dave Lucchino set to pilot toboggan down the run. 58 Barry Miller gives the tobogganeers a start. Naomi Kaufer, Marilyn Carl, Emma Minemier, and Mary Chicson warm up at the open fire. "Drink to dear old Wilkes." Glenn Phethean and Nancy Morris cut a few figures on the ice. Frosh lend their services on Books· Sonny and Dick present Chef result of their sharp shooting. Millie Gittens presides in her new �Scene of the Cafeteria in the process of remodeling . ,r recre a tion in th e ru st ic ba rn As Wilkes continues to expand, the two central campus spots also underwent some drastic changes. Early in the year, eager frosh aided in moving Millie Gittens and her bookstore stock to their new location. Accompanied by the College Band, the Bookstore was transferred to larger and more modern quarters in Harding Hall, where Millie continues to dispense new texts and some kind words. The newly enlarged and redecorated cafeteria, with modern decor and spacious surroundings, became again the most popular spot on campus. The new look for the o ld cafet eria . ster break at the Dude Ran ch. ,n Pheth e a n and Nancy Morris cut w figu res on t he ice. Frosh lend the ir services on Bookstore's moving day. Sonny and Dick present Chef Wall with two porcupines result of their sharp shooting . Mill ie Gittens presides in her new su rroundings at Hard ing Hall. Glenn Carey and Howie Gross supervise the activities as Dave Schoenfeld carries on the orders . the �The Student Assembly Committee is composed of students from the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes. The main objective of the committee is to find, organize, and present interesting, informative, and entertaining programs each Tuesday morning throughout the school year. The committee tries to give the students a large variety of programs. In the past they have presented lecturers, both local and national, musical groups, and panel discussion groups. Much emphasis is also placed on active student participation in the assembly programs. Various student activities and numerous clubs on campus presented interesting programs during the year. Various foreign students discuss the aspect of education in their own countries. The staff c lege literary to maintain h late interest ~ pressing man; plish this obj effort to encc the opportun serious revisic The base of SCRIPT affai impartiality guaranteed. John Buchc ciate editor; Fred Krohle, Raddin serve! Ba;ia Mieszkowski presents "Ave Maria" in Christmas pageant. Dr. Kurt D. Singer lectures on spies and saboteurs. Assembly Committee - Nancy Morris, Ruth Younger, Virginia Brehm, Rita Matiskella. Standing: Neil Dadurka, John Scandale, Lena Misson, Sam Dilcer, Jesse Roderick, Don Reynolds, and Henry Goehman, chairman. 60 Bob Lynch leads the Male Chorus in carols. F. Krohle, Business N. Davis, N. Beam , �aspect of education in their The staff of MANUSCRIPT, the Wilkes College literary magazine, has this year undertaken to maintain high literary standards and to stimulate interest by publishing stories and articles expressing many points of view. In order to accomplish this objective, the staff has made every effort to encourage student writing by providing the opportunity for constructive criticism and serious revision of work offered for publication. The base of student participation in MANUSCRIPT affairs has been broadened, and strict impartiality in selecting material has been guaranteed. John Bucholtz, is editor; Thomas Kaska, associate editor; Dorcas Younger, secretary; and Fred Krohle, business manager. Dr. George G. Raddin serves as advisor. John and Dorcas approve Arlene's copy. ~ i ~ , ► \ \ • i" in Christmas pageant. ts ' ~ \1 J \ ' Executive Board talks over policies. F. Krohle, Business Manager ; T. Kaska, Co-Editor; J. Bucholtz, Co- Editor ; D. Younger, Secretary; E. Milowidi, E. Davydenas, R. Younger, N. Davis , N. Beam, R. Whitmer. 61 �:ar-DD e a C O n1: ~ ~ S•";;·,,rn;.:,:u.y ~ ~ Wll.KES COLLEGE AMNICOLA - WILKES COLLEGE _ ~ ~ Wll.KES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA VOL. I ~ THE BEACON .._Se_rv_:_in_\_~h_e_1;_4:_ll_e_ge_,. MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 TH year in the physical presentation of news. A popular innovation is a column by George Elliot, Dean of Men at the College. In 1936 the Bucknell BEACON started publication when the school was a junior college. From its origin until 1947, the paper was of standard size, but in that year it changed to the tabloid form. The BEACON has attempted to serve its readers by working on the parking problem with city officials and presenting the news at and about the College. This year's BEACON has leaned toward a conservative editorial policy, while retaining some of the more progressive methods introduced last Beacon Staff: I. Kay, J . Kushnerick, H. Krachenfels, T. R. Price, Editor; J. Falk, R. Jones. Second row: J . Schuster, N. Davis, R. Younger, M. Onufer, A. Radler. Third row : S. Isaac, C. Kobland, E. McCafferty, T. Meyer, J . Stein. ~· '~ ·; · ~ ~? ~ "-:;# . ~~ ' :.. . ."'f'.... ... , .- - Tl 62 �THE BEACON Serving the College since 1944 MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1956 I I I Conference - Beacon staff meets with Mr. Salley, advisor. T. D. giving assignments. entation of news. A umn by George Elliot, ~e. ~mpted to serve its parking problem with ing the news at and Tuesday night composing session in Beacon office. Mr. Schmidt sets up the weekly tabloid. The Beacon rolls off the presses. A familiar sight every Friday in the Cafeteria. ster, N. Davis, R. Younger, M. 63 �~ This year as always the AMNICOLA Staff has worked hard, putting forth its very best efforts. We hope you will enjoy the book, for it embodies many hours of thought and labor from all of us. Thanks to everyone who has helped. Vera , Jean and Patsy coordinate efforts . Production Staff : J -------------, I Hank hands out assignments . Looking for new so HENRY GOETZMAN Editor 64 WILLIAM FARISH Assistant Editor JEAN KRAVITZ Assistant Editor CLIFF BROTHERS Assistant Photographer ... PATSY Art Ee �Production Staff: J. Coates, N. Barone, N. Schooley. Art Staff : Mr. O 'Toole, Advisor; H . Miller, P. Reese , and D. King. \ Looking for new sources of ads. PATSY REESE Art Editor Jean and Bill edit pictures. REESE JONES Business Manager VERA WROBLE Copy Editor JOHN SCANDALE Assistant Copy Editor 65 �✓• , \, , . __,_, ~ : Betty and Joe look around them and find they are suddenly sophomores. The Freshman year has somehow slipped behind them in a blur of games, dances, studying, and exams. They are oriented to college life; it is part of them. Whether they realize it or not, Betty and Joe are faced with a decision. They have sampled knowledge from many fields; now they must choose one on which to concentrate during their remaining years in college. It is important to choose wisely, for future happiness may depend on their choice. Although some graduates enter careers only slightly related to their college studies, most will spend the rest of their lives working in the field of their college major. It is essential that they can enjoy their work, be interested in it, and do it well. The sophomore may not realize that he has made a decision. He may only know that he likes the field he has entered and has no desire to change. Yet another may find that he has lost interest or is not suited for the curriculum he chose. He must determine where his interests lie or what his abilities are and enter a field where he can utilize his full capacity and realize his ambitions. So Betty and Joe make their decision perhaps carefully, perhaps carelessly. Whatever it is, may they abide by it and be satisfied. r �DAVID VANN President SAM PUMA Vice President The Class of 1958 entered its Sophomore year with a flourish of activity. The first item to come up was elections. The following officers assumed leadership of the class, David Vann as President, Sam Puma as Vice President. Janice Schuster as Secretary, and Edmund Kotula as Treasurer. The four student council officers elected were Sam Lowe, Clifford Brothers, John Scandale and Virginia Brehm. The class again adopted the Council system, that assumed the responsibility of Freshman hazing. The progressive hazing program which contained several innovations from programs, was terminated at the Freshman-Sophomore sponsored Halloween Ball. JANICE SCHUSTER Secretary EDMUND KOTULA Treasurer An idea which was initiated last year was continued with success, this year. The selling of Chrysanthemums at the "-Homecoming" football game. This, too , helped to increase our treasury. We., then sponsored a Wilkes College "Beard and Mustache Month" climaxed by a dance based on this theme. This project proved to be a tremendous success and many have asked that it be continued as an annual affair. We, the class of '58, are now looking in to the future, planning new and unique projects. Sophomore Cou1 Polley, Carol BrE Fou rth row : Ed I DAVID VANN President STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES CLIFFORD BROTHERS 68 VIRGINIA BREHM JOHN SCANDALE ... Sophomore repre: �EDMUND KOTULA Treasurer ated last year was con; year. The selling of "-Homecoming" footelped to increase our Wilkes College "Beard climaxed by a dance project proved to be a many have asked that .ral affair. ·e now looking in to the unique projects. Sophomore Council - First row : Merri Jones, Janet Jones, Janice Schuster, Marilyn Carl, Virginia Brehm. Second row : Rodger lewis, Dave Polley, Carol Breznay, Jackie Oliver. Third row: Marion laines, Peggy Stevens, Cliff Brothers, Don Wilkinson, John Scandale, Paul Havir. Fourth row: Ed Kotola , Sam Puma, Sam Lowe, Dave Vann . DAVID VANN President JOHN SCANDALE Sophomore representatives participating in a Student Council Meeting . 69 �70 Henriette ABENMOHA Germaine ASTOLFI Robert AUGUSTINE Joseph BELCHUNES Richard A. BIESECKER Mary R. BORETZ Carol BREZNAY Marilyn CARL John G. CARLING Nancy L. CASTERLIN Mary Lu CHICKSON Tim COMMON Marilyn DAVIS Deborah DEISHER Beverly A. DODSON Mary ESHLEMAN Jack EUSTICE William EWASKO Elaine FABIAN Ann FAUST ... �... Joseph BELCH UN ES Leroy FIERGANG Francis J. GALLIA Leonard V. GALLICK Caroly n GOERINGER Marilyn CARL Michael GOOBIC William GRIFFITH Larry L. GRONINGER Carol HALLAS Tim COMMON Paul HAVIR Frederick HELFRICH Donald S. HENRY Barbara HOLLINGER Mary ESHLEMAN Maurice HURLEY William L. JAMES Janet JONES Merri JONES Ann FAUST Naoma KAUFER Frank J. KOGUT John KUNTZ David LARISH I 71 ., t �' 72 Joseph I. LIEBMAN Virginia LEONARDI Gail MacMILLAN Gind MARCHETTI James T. MARKS Marsha MASON Rita MATISKELLA Mary A. MATTEY Judy MENEGUS Clarence MICHAEL Barry MILLER Emma Myrle MINEMIER Albert MLYNARSKI Don MORAN Harry J. MOYLE Leonard J. MULCANY Norman D. NAMEY Joseph W. OLIVER Mary Louise ONUFER Eugene PAlCHANIS �Gind MARCHETTI William PLAYERS David POLLEY Mary Ann POWELL William J. POWELL Mary A. MATTEY Wayne PUGH Audrey RADLER George RICHARDS, JR. Alison RUBURY Emma Myrle MINEMIER William D. SAVITSKY Robert SCALLY Nancy SCH MALZRI EDT Warren W. SCHMID Leonard J. MULCANY Harold SCHULER Harold SHANNON Andrew SHAW Edward D. SHERBERT Eugene PALCHANIS Margaret STEVENS David SWANK David THOMAS Dorothy THOMAS 73 �Miriam TOMSON Joseph TODRYCK Paul TRACY Dave, Sam , Larry, Sam, and Len talk over a class project with Dean Elliot. ~ -' : ' Salvatore VALENTI Martha WAGNER Dave Vann, Larry G ren ing er, an c Mary WEST Don WILKINSON Keith WILLIAMS Vera WROBLE Ruth YOUNGER Stanley YURKOWSKI William ZOANCEWICZ The award of the trophies : left to right; Best Mustache, Len Mulcaly; Best Beard Winner, Bill Stewart; Judge , the Honorable Dan Flood ; second prize, Al Jones ; and Judge Hal Berg. 74 Bill Figart and Joe Ol ive r compa .... �, talk over a class Dave Vann, Larry Groninger, and Sam Puma relax in Chase Hall. Sophomores hold a solemn Tribunal Meeting for the Frosh . Bill Figart and Joe Oliver compare beards. ' Ward-healer and Congressman. 75 �CIJATtl/rs THETA DELTA RHO . . . LETTERMEN . .... .. . . CUF 'N CURTAIN . .. . . . . . .78 . 80 . 82 DEBATE . ... . . BAND. CLUBS . .84 .86 . 88 Betty and Joe find campus activities one of the most engaging facets of college life. Related activities are supplied to meet the needs and interests of every student science major, music major, and education major alike. In these activities, the student often finds himself in new situations or among people he doesn't know or knows only slightly. He soon learns that strangers can become fast friends and that new situations are not so insurmountable as they may at first seem. Perhaps the most important effect of activities on the student is the promotion of fellowship. Betty and Joe discover that everyone has something in common; they are all human. Because of this, all have their own particular likes and dislikes; all have their own ideas, beliefs, mannerisms, and idiosyncracies. Once this fact is realized and accepted, it becomes relatively easy to accept all men for what they are, not what one would like them to be or what one believes they should be. By working hand in hand with people who have similar interests, Betty and Joe become tolerant of others' views and aware of their feelings. This phase of fellowship is very important in a world such as ours, where people of all races and creeds must live together and work together. Such fellowship as is bred through campus activities is necessary for peace in our world and for peace within ourselves. I - �greatly increased in number and strength. The very successful affairs held throughout the year were of three types: those open only to members, those held for new students and for high school seniors, and the all college affairs. The Theta Delta Rho Sorority of Wilkes College continued its traditional program of social and service activities during 1955-56. These officers served as leaders for the organization: Bernice Thomas, President; Geri Kolotelo, Vice President; Peggy Stevens, Secretary; Margaret Smith, Treasurer; Jessie Roderick, Social Chairman. Mrs. Doane acted as faculty advisor. Open to all women on campus, the sorority Proceeds from the money-making events constituted a service fund. This year, the recipient of the annual T.D.R. scholarship was a freshman, Miss Lois Betner. During the Christmas season, gifts were distributed to local hospitals. Also included in the program of the organization is volunteer work, such as helping conduct city-wide drives and aiding in college sponsored affairs. First row, left to ri ght : M. Mattei , J. Roderick , P. Reese , M. West, G . Kolotelo, B. Thomas, P. Stevens, M. Smith, C. Kamuranas, M. Connell, J. Rey nold s. Secon d row : P. Kennedy, N. Casterline , M. Elston , M. Calhoun , C . Hallas, D. Thomas, J . Jones, N. Kaufer, E. Minemier, G . Asto lfie, R. Yo ung e r. Th ird row : G . Laines, C . Goeringer, J. Rishkowski, M. Leferdo, A. Milligan, D. Stroud, L. Lepanski, M. Beard, N. Brown, B. Yid unas. Fourth row : I. Tomalis, B. Vavrek, G. Brehm, A. Dubery, M. Onufer, N. Davis, R. Patner. Fifth row : D. Younger, E. Fabian , N. Sc hma lzrie dt, J . Davis, M. Ca rl, B. Rogers , L. Petrelak, J . Perrins, B. Boock, N. Morris. Sixth row: B. Walters, J . Schuster, C . Breznay, R. Matiske lla , M. Thompson , V. Leonard i, N. Gripp, C . Spector, M. Zavatski, N. Beam. Ber nice Thoma s a nd Mrs. Doane present Lois Betner with the T.D.R. Scholarsh ip. 78 Getting acquainted at first co.ke party. G li d ing to t he musi c of Fran kie �1, ,, Gliding to the music of Frankie Reynolds . Falk explains all . 1- :t d T.D.R. Tea Party. Put your left foot out, hop-hop. Connie and Jerry Cashmere preparing the backdrop for the Valentine Dance. �most double what it has been at past Christmas Formals. Under the capable leadership of Howard Gross, the Lettermen's Club has had another successful year. It must be kept in mind that school spirit is necessary to the well rounded student. Therefore, the club inaugurated Booster Days for the Basketball, Soccer, and Wrestling teams. All three days proved to be successful. The club which is a service organization, must earn funds to finance its extensive program. To obtain this goal, the club sponsors an annual raffle and shoe-shine day, providing not only funds, but proves to be an asset to campus life. The April Showers Ball, under the chairmanship of Joe Wilk, proved to be another bright feather in the Letterman's cap. The Christmas Formal is the biggest event on Campus each year. Glen Carey, served as General Chairman for the second year, and Jarrel Cashmere as the chairman of decorations. The success of this dance has equaled if not surpassed any of the Club's previous dances. This was proved by the fact that the attendance was al- The Lettermen's Club only succeeds because of the combined efforts of the club. No decisions are rendered by one or two members but every problem, no matter how small, is discussed within the club and then voted upon. It is for this reason that the success of the Lettermen's Club is not due to a select few but to each and every member. First row, left to right : Younsu Koo, Carl Van Dyke , George Batterson, Sam Shugar, President Howard Gross, Glenn Carey, Joseph Wilk, G e rry Levandoski , Clifford Brautigan, Glenn Phethean. Second row : Chet Miller, Ahmad Kazimi, Bob Sutherland, Jim Ferris, Dave Polley, J im Stocker, Bob Sokol, Bill Farish, Neil Dadurka. Third row: Andy Dovin, Tony Greener, Roger Lewis, Dick Wozn iak, Tony Bianco, Mel McNew , Ronnie Rescigno , Jarrel Cashmere, Henry Diebel. Fourth row: Wilbur Smiles, Art Tambur, Dave Thomas, Vince Grobleski, Mike Goobic, Al Minarski, Bob Yakovanis, Bill Lloyd, Jim Coleman. Fifth row: Stan Abrams, Joseph Jablonski, Ed Birmbaum, John Bresnahan, Joseph Re ese, Jerry Loewen, Mike Dido, Joe Parsnic. ... 80 �1st C hristmas hool spirit is ,t. Therefore, >r the Basket\11 th ree days chairmanship :,t her bright :eds because No decisions :lrs but every cussed within ,r this reason ; Club is not , and every C a rol a nd Dave lea d the Bunny Hop. Students and dates meet the faculty . A ll Co mers are well met. The " Men of Butler" are well represented . Intermission entertainment is provided by Lettermen Carolers. ,rey, Joseph Wilk, ,rris, Dave Polley, rony Bianco, Mel ! Grobleski, Mike John Bresnahan, 81 �The fact that Cue 'n Curtain has outgrown the facilities of Chase Theater is further proof of the growth of the college. Putting on plays fulfills its obligation as a theater. But the real value lies in the integrity of its performances. It can never outgrow that responsibility. Last April at the gymnasium, two studentdirected plays were presented on a double bill. William Crowder directed and acted in O'Neill's "The Emperor Jones," and Howard Ennis directed and performed in Shaw's "Androcles and the Lion." J· ;;,- This season Cue 'n Curtain produced exerpts from "The Forefathers," in conjunction with the centennary celebration of the birth of the Polish poet-playwright, Adam Mickiewicz. The Women's Club for the Polish Room at Wilkes College sponsored the event and donated the proceeds to the college. Performers were college students, alumni, and community actors. Also in the fall, Cue 'n Curtain audiences saw the hilarious farce, "Nothing But the Truth." Dress rehearsals were held with the Wyoming Valley Philharmonic orchestra practicing in the lobby, stage crews painting flats on the floor of the gym, the light crew tying cable to the rafters, wrestlers exercising on the mats, and the basketball team completing a practice session . . . All hail the Arts Building! Mari a n is shocke d by wh ·- Scene from Nothing but the Truth. Jane Obitz and Pat Yost comfort Carl Ernst . Bill Crowder and Paul Sh Rehearsal for " Nothing ·E Mr. O'Toole, Pat Reese, Della King, and Mr. Groh plan scenery. Bruce Williams doesn't seem too interested in the attentions Jane Obitz. 82 of �uced exerpts +ion with the of the Polish fhe Women's :ollege spon:,ceeds to the udents, alum- udiences saw Truth." Dress oming Valley Bob Partridge, Joe Trosko, "Androcles and the Lion ." Skinny Ennis, in the lobby, ,r of the gym, rers, wrestlers sketball team Marian is shocked by what she hears. . All hail the Speak no evil, see no evil, and hear no evil. Bill Crowder and Paul Shiffer in "Emperor Jones." Bruce must tell the truth. Rehearsal for "Nothing·But the Truth." Nancy and Barbara tell their woeful tale. and Jim Roberts in �This year, as in the past, the Wilkes College Debating Society has produced one of the finest teams in the country. Durinq the 1954-1955 season, the squad captured such tournaments as the Princeton Novice, the Johns Hopkins, the Notre Dame, the District 7, and the Bucknell Invitation. These, however, were mere stepping stones to the team's greatest achievement - that of placing second in the nation at West Point last year. The team attended a total of IO tournaments and won 70 debates out of 95 , one of the most impressive records in collegiate debating. Although hurt by the graduation of the two men who comprised last year's two-man team, Nick Flannery and James Neveras, this year's team did a fi~e job. The team this year consisted of Jesse Choper, John Bucholtz, Fred Roberts, Virginia Brehm, Tom Lally , Seymour Holtzman, and Bruce Warshall. This year's two-man team was Jesse Choper and John Bucholtz. They placed third at the Johns Hopkins Tournament where Choper was selected as the third best speaker. Choper bu ilt up a fine record for himself winning an average of three out of every four debates. John Bucholtz t ournament . The Debating Society is certainly one of the most active organizations on campus. The team travelled hundreds of miles to attend the various tournaments. In addition, the team also presents a number of programs for Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, and Church groups throughout the community. J im Neveras, 0 fr uits of victory. De b ati ng So cie ty W ill ard Hugh es . 84 First row : J o hn Bucholtz, Virg inia Brehm, Thoma s Lally . Se c ond row : Dr . A . N . Kruger, Fred Roberts, Jesse Chope r, John Buc holtz, V .. �... Fred Roberts, ,our Holtzman, Jesse Choper third at the e Choper was r. Choper built ing an average ~ John Bucholtz and tournament. Jesse Choper prior to the Johns Hopkins is. nly one of the ipus. The team ~nd the various n also presents Clubs, Kiwanis, i community. Jim Neveras , Doctor Kruger and J. fruits of victory. erts, Jesse Choper, Harold Flannery witl< the John Bucholtz, Virginia Brehm, Fred Roberts and Jesse Choper . �r The Wilkes College Band, under the direction of Robert Moran, has organized this year as a marching band. However, it has not given up its function as a concert band, for it gives concerts at local high schools throughout the valley. The band also plays for Parents' Day in the Spring and at various assemblies during the year. A jazz workshop has been organized which permits interested musicians to make arrangements and to participate in jam sessions. Cheerleaders First row: Judy Menegus, Rose Patner, Sally Wermouth, Pat Kennedy . Second row: Della King , Allan Rosenberg , Phyliss Walsh . Th e C hee rl e ad Me ne g us , De Phyll is W a lsh, Ma jorettes: J, Ca rol Halla s. Brasse s and W First row: J. Rino, B. Walters, M. West, J. Jones , Librarian; R. Harrison, President; Robert Moran, Director; P. Shiffer, Manager; M. Carl, Secretary; R. Remley, J . Weir, G. Marchetti. Second row : B. Lott, M. Thomson , M. Calhoun , M. Elston, V. Zavatski, A. Faust, M. Chichon, B. Yavreck, R. Weinstein, E. Metroka . Third row: J. Ucxen, J. Federovich, R. Augustine, J . Gardner, R. Davis, R. Payne, P. Havir, D. Pacropis, G. Kolesar, C . Dominick. Fourth row: B. Webb, E. Nowicki, A. Schrader, J. Stone, W. Figart, R. Zajkowski, R. Lynch, C. Davenport, C . Ernst. Fifth row: N. Siecko, F. Walko , J . Szostak, S. Dilser, D. Larish, J. Dorus, T. Jones, H. Carini, L. Fiergang. Sixth row: A. Mendola, W. James, J. Wostowicz, G. Weaver, J . Gendall, L. Sabalesky, W . Phillips, R. Falchek, C . Neely. 86 �4 inegus, Rose Patner, Sally )ella King, Allan Rosenberg, The Cheerleaders: Rose Anne Patner, Judy Menegus, Della King, Allan Rosenberg, Phyllis Walsh, Pat Kennedy, Sally Wermouth. Majorettes: Janice Schuster, Barbara Vohs, Carol Hallas. Brasses and Woodwinds. ; P. Shiffer, Manager; M. Carl, :avatski, A. Faust, M. Chickson, R. Payne, P. Havir, D. Pacropis, . Lynch, C. Davenport, C. Ernst. th row: A. Mendola, W. James, - -•·- ......,.__-,.u• ___...,.11,i ;:i,--i,-~S: , 87 �The Education Club, which for four years has been affiliated with the Future Teachers of America Chapters throughout the nation, is one of the most active groups on campus. The Club's purposes are furthering the recruiting of young people for the Teaching Profession and stimulating future teachers to learn more of their profession. Working with the F.T.A. and Wilkes' Education Department, the club accomplishes these things. The club holds meetings three times monthly. Various topics related to the Education Profession are discussed by club members, by speakers in the field, and by films depicting our schools and their problems. Other special projects are also carried on by the club members, such as establishing F.T.A. clubs within the local high schools. CHO RAL CLUB - First row: Elaine Fabian, Ja net Jones, Beverly Dodson, Mr. Ferdinand Liva, Director; Ann e Ke nn edy, Gwen Jones, Ruth Remley. Second row: Emma Minemier, Na omi Kaufer, Marily n C a rl, J erry Gard ner, Ann Faust, Ma ry Lou C hickso n, Ba sia Mie szkowski , Jean Pyatt. Third row: Wayne Wa lters, Haro ld Edwards, William Davis, Bill James, Richard Davis, Ro bert Lynch, Pau l Shiffe r. Fourth row: Anthony Mendola, Joseph Szostak, John Uczen , Stanley Yurkowski, Robert Zajkowski, Carl Ernst. Last year, Wilkes sent delegates to the State Convention of F.T.A. members, and this year it has been influential in beginning an F.T.A. Chapter composed of representatives from the colleges in the Northeastern Convention District of Pennsylvania. The Education Club visiting the Wyoming Valley Technical Institute . MALE CHORUS - First row: George Kaswinkle, Sam Lowe, Jerry Gardner, Ruth Remley, accompanist; Bob Lynch, James Miller, Geo rg e Richards, Wayne Walters. Second row : Carroll Davenport, Thomas Lucy, Mike Goobic, William Bergstrasser, Al Kuchinskas, Ha rold Edward s, Ray Saba, Paul Havir. Third row : Bob Lutes, Ted Jones, Ben Omilian, Norm Phillips, Nicholas Stasko, Charles Grymko, Marshall Harlan . First row: P. Kenn edy, B. Thoma s, J . Perrins, J . Roderick, N. Morris, G . La ines, G. Ph ethean , Preside nt ; N. Kaufer, C . Neely, C . Brautigan, A. Rhubary. Second row : G . Stolfi, C. Halla s, R. Young er, A. Mill igan, P. Stevens, J . Shoe maker, J . Ferris, H. Krac henfels, E. Min emier, M. Ch ic kson , W . William s. Third row: L. New berg er, P. Re ese, N. Da vis, D. Young er, M. Smith, P. Stout, G . Kolotelo, Ba rba ra Boock, M. Zavatski, N. Bea m, G . Ma cMill a n, J . Jo nes. Fourt h row: R. Wh itm er, H. Dei bl e, J . C olema n, C . Zoolkowski, M. Je nkins, L. Dombroski, D. J ones, M. Ca rl , J . Jon es, A. Faust, V. Zavats ky. �The newly organized Wilkes ~ollege HISTORY CLUB has quickly achieved recognition on campus. Under the leadership of George Silewski , President, and Dr. Harold Thatcher, advisor, a series of question-and-answer periods were held. Important historic sites were visited and a speaker from the Israeli Office of Information in New York was sponsored. The Club joined the social whirl by presenting a square dance in its first function as host to the college men and women. The INTERNATIONAL RELATION S CLUB was organized to acquaint its constituents with the workings of the political world . In achieving this end, the group t raveled to Harrisburg each April to participate in a mock convention sponsored by the Intercollegiate Conference on Government. In addition, various other regional conferences are attended each year. The club has also contributed to campus social life by sponsoring successful dances during the year. they presented an original research paper. Socially the Society has sponsored two successful dances, two wiener roasts, and its annual Christmas Party. The Biological Society of Wilkt s College rs open to all students interested in biology. This year, the club has been engaged in many educational and social activities. The Society has heard guest speakers from Wyoming Valley; and members of the faculty have addressed the Society, speaking on timely and interesting topics. Films to help broaden the students' knowledge in biology and to show the relationship of biology to other fields have been presented. Members of the Society are eagerly beginning two research projects, one in conjunction with Dr. Sheldon Cohen and another with the WilkesBarre General Hospital. In April, many club members attended the Eastern College Science Conference at which Dr. Rief lectures to Biologists. First row : F. Bielenda, N. Turtel, D. Murray, G. Silewski, C . Michael, P. Tracy. Second row : Dr. Thatcher, D. Heltzel, L. Dombrosky, C. Freedman, J. Alcorn, Y. Koo, A. Kazimi. Fird row : B. Bolus, G . Silewski, D. Murray, D. Hebhart. Second row: Mr. Connolly, J. Alcorn , N. Turtel, L. Dombrosky, G . Black, B. Duffy. First row : Barry Miller, Art Meyer, Les W einer, Program Chairman; Marlyn Williams, Secretary; David Lucchino, President; Sam Mines, Vice President; Jerry Stein, Treasurer; F. J. Mich elini . Second row: Matty Kess man , G e ne Paulchanis, Vince Dropiewski , Tom Dreisbach , Charlotte Zaleski , De loris Patroski, Norma Machieniz, Liz De long , Barbara Argoni sh. Third row : Marv Kurlanch ee k, Steve Demchalk, Ma rtin Tan sy, Mary Ann Chayches, Gloria Oran, John Schad e, Bill Pe mbridge, John Saba . Fourth row : Bob Coon, Barbara Plesko, Barbara Dra sher, Marion Christopher, Hele n Winston , Marion Levandowski, Barbara Pet ro, Marl ene Mioduski . Fifth row : George Weaver, Jim O 'Dwyer, Francis Gall ia, Ronald Olsh efski, Val Val e nti , Phyllis Schrad e r, Barbara Boock, Sylvia W illiams, Rita Matiskella. �The Chemistry Club, an educational and social organization of the college, is open to all interested in the advancement of chemistry. Associated with the American Chemical Society as a Student Affiliate Chapter, it is also an active member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Chemistry Society. The social events of the Club include its Fall and Spring Farmer Dances, an outing, and an annual Christmas party. A banquet held by one of the member colleges climaxes the activities of the Intercollegiate Chemistry Society. Perhaps the largest undertaking of the Club during the school year is the Annual Science Show at Wilkes College. Here, the members construct and demonstrate to local high school students the various apparatuses used in chemistry. An annual field trip is also scheduled to some large chemical plant so that the students may see the industry at first hand. Representatives of the organization participate in the Eastern All-College Science Conference which is held in the Spring. Mary Mattey and Monica Utrias prepare an exhibit for the annual Science Show. One of the main ac Club is an annual Scie1 cooperation with the I partments. In Novemb in the annual alumni decorating the uppers The "Reindeer Storr in February, two of th ities, proved to be ve1 on the calendar incluc plant in New Jersey - First row : Virginia Leonardi, Natalie Gripp, Treasurer; Monica Utrias, President; Mary Mattey, Secretary; Sally Harvey, Vice President; Jim Moser. Second row: Frank Lutinski, Bob Jacobs, Rita Matiskella, Miriam Thompson , Nancy Casterlin, Sheldon Isaac. Third row: Peter Masloski, Sam Dilcer, Peter Stronjny, Jam e s Andre ws . 92 The Engineering Clu by the Freshman Engir Mr. Hall, Mr. Heltzel, that it might better f1 years - the promo+ engineering and the p for its members. First row, left to right : Voris Phillips. Second row : Jose ph Darrell Weisl ,:,y. Third row: \/Ii Bai, Nicholas Siecko. Fourth re �Solar Battery given by a representative of the Bell Telephone Company. II f The Engineering Club was recently reorganized by the Freshman Engineers and the club advisors, Mr. Hall, Mr. Heltzel, and Mr. Thomas, in order that it might better fulfill its aim of +he past 22 years - the promoting of greater interest in engineering and the providing of social functions for its members. With the aid of the advisors and the united support of all the members, the Engineering Club enjoyed a very successful year. One of the main activities undertaken by the Club is an annual Science Show, which is given in cooperation with the Biology and Chemistry Departments. In November, the Club also competes in the annual alumni Homecoming activities by decorating the upper section of Conyngham Hall. The "Reindeer Stomp" and a sport dance held in February, two of the Club's many social activities, proved to be very successful. Other events on the calendar included a tour of an industrial plant in New Jersey and a demonstration of a Sandy Mattei and Steve Yogodzinski prepare an experiment for the Science Show. f; ,r First row, left to right : Voris B. Hall, Wilbur Smiles, Nicholas Sasko, Judy Botkin, Edward Darke, Frank Klemovitch, Andy Dovin, Norman Phillips. Second row: Joseph Wojtowicz, James Andrews, Peter Strojny, Robert Helmbold, Thomas Bodalak, Andrew Benoska, Harold Pezzner, Darrell Weisley. Third row: William Wolfe, Ralph Kotsur, John Shimshock, Vince Groblewski, Steve Gaydos, Al Latsko, Joe Tullai, Gil Ho Bai, Nicholas Siecko. Fourth row: Ben O'Million, John Kotch, Larry Pugh, John Chick, John Federovick, Thomas Lane, Earl Bahl. 93 �The primary function of the ECONOMICS CLUB is the sponsorship of field trips to various business concerns. Local trips were made, including one to Stegmaier's Brewery. Making a few longer trips, the club went to Wilmington, Delaware to tour the Dupont Company's plants and to New York City, where they visited the Chase Manhattan Bank and the New York Stock Exchange. The club closed its very successful year with its annual outing. The main purpose of the SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT is to create an understanding of all phases of business life. The club acts as a supplement to the actual classroom studies in the field of business through its program of guest speakers, panel discussions, attendance of Senior Chapter meetings, and field trips. S.A.M. gives its members an opportunity to correlate theory with practical knowledge gained throughout club functions. ECONOMICS CLUB First row: W . James, Treasurer; I. Tomalis, Corresponding Secretary; H. Gross, Vice President; C. Miller, President; M. Beard, Recording Secretary; N. Batchelor, W. Gorski. Second row: W. Powell, L. Rinehimer, H. Cirko, S. Charnowski, J . Hessler, W. Phillips, L. Cohen , D. Thomas . Third row : J. Scandale, R. Scally, A. Kuchinskas, J. Kuntz, J. Carling, H . Shannon, D. Besecker. S.A.M. First row : I. Tomalis, J. Menegus, S. Young, Advisor; H. Gross, M. tleard, N. Batchelor. Second row: B. James, L. Rinehiemer, H. Cirko, S. Charnowski, W . Phillips, L. Cohen, D. Thomas. Third row: J . Scandale, R. Scally, C. Miller, J . Carling, W. Gorski, D. Besecker. 9-4 ,.. �E ::> s ti h The PRESS CLUB, a new orqanization on campus begun only this year, has been very successful. Its purpose is to teach members something about radio, television, and newspaper work, thus giving them a basic knowledge in these fields for their futures. Among its activities were tours of WBRE-TV and Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co., both of which were interesting and rewarding. Also, Tom Moran, editor of the Independent, spoke to the club members. The PSYCHOLOGY - SOCIOLOGY CLUB, which is still in the formative stages, has drawn up and ratified a constitution, besides being active on campus. Under the leadership of Dave Fischi and the guidance of Dr. Symonolewicz and Mr. Riley, the club has managed to arrange seminars with personalities in the social-psychology field. To supplement their discussion activities, the club arranges periodic field trips to local and state mental institutions. d o~~~ \ .... ff . . ' 'i § First row : Jane Keibel , Janice Schuster, Secretary; John Falk, President; Helen Krachenfels, Vice President; Maryellen Connel, Audrey Radler . Second row : Robert Payne, John Kushnerick, Richard Davis, Mary Louise Onufer, Maryann Powell, George Morris, Norma Davis , Tom Meyer , Tom Price, John Curtis, Advisor. First row : Marian Laines, David Fischi, Mary Eshleman , Arlene Martin . Second row : Harold Carini, Robert Sutherland, Helen Rutledge, Carol Breznay, Ginny Brehm, Max Friedlander, Stan Abrams. 95 �Another year has gone by. Betty and Joe are Juniors. By now, their course of study is determined, and they will spend this year working toward the objective they have chosen. More and more the student finds himself studying subjects closely related to his major. Surveys are things of the past. He is now involved in courses which delve deeply into the subject matter, courses which break down the surveys into their component parts and dwell on each one in all its subtleties and details. The work becomes harder and demands more of the student's time and thought. However, it is interesting, and he knows that he is growing closer to reaching his objective. Therefore he is willing to work longer and harder to master each step. Betty and Joe may now choose more electives than before. Perhaps they will select those that are closely related to their major; perhaps those that give them an insight into other fields will better suit their desires. In either case, they are free to choose those subjects which will satisfy their needs and help them to reach their goal, whether it is a specialized field or a broad general education. As time goes on, Betty and Joe find that their work and study are bringing them closer and closer to their goal. Willingly they will work toward it, knowing that in the future the goal will be reached. \Z~~~ -~~i:; ~ •,'!\~f,. Jl,.,'A • V ' i .. II . ---• ✓~ ~>IL. . . ~~ ,, r �LARRY AMDUR President WILLIAM FARISH Vice President The Junior Class began the school year 195556 with a step in the right direction by electing their competent officers: President, Larry Amdur; Vice President, Bill Farish; Treasurer, John Coates; and Secretary, Phyllis Walsh. Those representing the Class in the Student Council were Nancy Morris, Don Reynolds, Les Weiner, and Larry Amdur. The Class helped begin the social whirl at Wilkes by sponsoring a sport dance. Their next affair, called "Carnival Time," was also a success and provided one of the most fun-filled evenings on the College Calendar. Throughout the year, the Class of 1957 maintained its social standing on campus with such affairs as its Class ice-skating PHYLLIS WALSH Secretary JOHN COATES Treasurer party, its swimming party and the Class outing. Many members of the Class of 1957 proved themselves in campus activities, such as Jesse Choper and John Bucholtz in debating, Nancy Morris in the Student Council; Les Weiner as Dorm-President of Ashley Hall; and Jim Miller and Larry Amdur in Cue 'n Curtain. Not to be denied in athletic circles either, Bill Farish, Neil Dadurka, John Bresnahan, and Don Reynolds were mainstays on their respective teams. The Class of 1957 can now look ahead to its Senior Year with expectation while looking back to its Junior Year with pride. LARRY AMDUR President Junior Publicity Committee. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Junior braintrust, John Coates, Larry Amdur, Phyliss Walsh, and Bill Farish. Donald Reynolds Nancy Morris Leslie Weiner �100 Irma BIANCONI Nasser BONHEUR John BUCHOLTZ Robert CHASE Joseph M. HALCISAK Jessie CHOPER Larry COHEN Audrey CRAGLE Neil DADURKA William J. JACOBSON George DAVIS Norma J. DAVIS William J . DAW, Ill Samuel B. DILGER George A. KOLESAR John H. DORAN Gloria DRAN Thomas DRIESBACH Jacob M . DVORNICKY Mel McNEW William M. FIGART, JR. David FISCHi Robert M. GREGORY Natalie GRIPP ... Richard MORRIS �Joseph M. HALCISAK Seymour HOLTZMAN Janet HOOPER Willard HUGHES JRKA William J. JACOBSON Jacqueline JONES Thomas KASKA Ann KENNEDY el B. ER George A. KOLESAR Fredrick J. KROHLE Marvin KURLANCHEEK Peter MASLOSKI > M. RNICKY Mel McNEW Samuel C. MINES Lena MISSON Robert C. MORGAN lie p Richard MORRIS John J. MUSTO Robert F. PRICE Shirley RAY IOI �Patsy L. REESE William J. RINKEN, II Charles ROBINSON Natalie Ann RU DUSKY Nancy SCHOOLEY Margaret SMITH James SPEICHER Faith STCHUR Marvin ZATCOFF Fred and "Lung" dispute the decision of the wheel of fortune with Bob Chase Larry Cohen, le croupier, shouts "place your bets!" Jerome STEIN Donald STRAUB Joseph SZOSTAK Phyllis Walsh and Pat Reese working the bingo stand. Barbara TANSKI & ~ llr, -Aj\[\ ~l\l .\Jack' TIPPETT Irene TOMALIS George L. TRYBA John M. WAGNER, JR. Barbara A. WALTERS H. Ben WEBB Michael J. WEISS Marilyn WILLIAMS Tony, Ronnie, and Joe throwing thei r money away. Herald Tribune Conference Repre sentatives. �Although the athletic program at Wilkes is not stressed as it is in some schools, sports still play an important part of Betty's and Joe's lives. A broad program of sports, both intramural and intermural, is provided so that all students have the chance to participate. Through taking parf in the games, the student cultivates a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. He learns to think of the team as a whole and to play for the benefit of the }eam, instead of thinking only of himself and what he can do to stand out. Each player is part of a working unit which, to run smoothly, depends on the cooperation of every member. Without teamwork, there is no team. Instead there is only a group of players with nothing to integrate them, nothing to make them play together. Sports also give the student a sense of sportsmanship .and fair play. He comes to understand that the most important part of the game is not winning, but rather playing to the best of his ability for the benefit of the team. He must win or lose like a sportsman. C()lfr£N7S FOOTBALL. SOCCER . . . BASKETBALL . . . .. . . WRESTLING ... . .. . . . .106 . 110 . 114 . 116 WRESTLING TOURNAMENT .. 118 BASEBALL . . . . . . . . . 120 INTRAMURALS . .. . . 122 The student should carry this spirit into his everyday life. Teamwork and fair play are essential elements in any society. People must live and work together. Nowhere can this sense of cooperation and fair play become so much a part of the student as in sports. - �Under the leadership of head coach Russ Picton and assistant coach Joe Trosko, the gridders took the field with thirteen returning lettermen in what looked to be a successful season. Due to the loss of many key players, the Colonels never quite came up to expectations. The gridders had five returning seniors, four of them members of the forward wall. Joe Wilk and Cliff Brautigan were the Colonels' top tackles. Glenn Carey operated from the center post while acting as captain. Also in his last year of play was Bob Masonis , outstanding defensive guard. The only backfield member in his final season was Howie Gross, who proved to be the sharp-shooting passer needed for the gridders' attack. The team was rounded out by 25 underclassmen. In unveiling their new "T" formation attack, the Colonels were hampered by costly fumbles which helped Lebanon Valley to a smashing 41 to 6 victory. Dick Wozniak climaxed the only touchdown drive of the gridders with a sweeping play around right end for the score. In the second game of the season, the Colonels were defeated by a 12-7 score at the hands of an aggressive Ithaca eleven. In the opening minutes, speedster Ronnie Rescigno The Colonels suffered their third defeat this time to Bloomsburg - in a sea of mud. Putting together touchdowns in the second and third periods, the Huskies won the Anthracite Football Trophy presented each year to the winner of the area rivalry. In the only win of the season~ the Colonels, paced by Ronnie Rescigno, Howie Gross, and Dick Wozniak, scored an 18-6 victory over Trenton State Teachers at Trenton. The most costly loss of the season for the Colonels was inflicted by a powerful Maryland State team . The gridders suffered in the win column and in physical damage which hampered them for the remainder of the season. Against Hofstra the Colonels again came out on the short end of a 13-7 score. r j The ended across voided son, a 47-0. Homecoming Game with Bridgeport in a scoreless tie. The Colonels pushed a pair of touchdowns which were both by penalties. In the last game of the seastrong Moravian squad downed Wilkes The Blue and Gold closed out the season with six losses, one victory, and one tie. Ne il Dadu rka and Bob Masonis tried to aid an already downed C olone l ba ck . First row, left to ri ght : Al Ma narski, Gen e Price , Cliff Brautigan, Glenn Carey, Bob Masonis, Art Tambur, Ronnie Rescigno, Wilbur Smiles, Ray Saba, Jim Wals h. Secon d ro w: Royal Hayward, Howie Gro ss, Dick Wozniak, Jim Thomas , Neil -Dadurka , Jerry Levando ski, Joe Wilk, Bo_b Yakavonus, A nd y Molito ris. Th ird ro w: Jo e Ree se, Don McFadden , Andy Dovin , Russ Knies, Jarrell Cashmere , Paul Sm ith , Bill Farish, G,1 Gregory, Don Straub, Bill Simenovi ch . Dick Wozn ia k is stopp ed after a lo ng g ai n a round left e nd . "Set down - Big J im Thoma s closing in for kill. N eil Da d urka a nd a Le ba no n Vall e y ha lfback go up after a lon g pass. hut o ne - hut two - hut t hree." �Captain Glen Carey and Jerry Cashmere team up to tr~p Bloom's Rainey. ~ j . - ... =l~,. . ···,~~ • :-t.- . . <' t.. h A Bloom ball carrier is run out of bounds by Bill Farish and Dave Panzitta. "Get the First Aid Kit!" • ... ~ ". "'""""' "Murph" McFadden gets off a good punt behind some expert blocking. Faithful Co.lone! fans cheer the team. IC �Even a flood of bad breaks couldn't keep the 1955 soccer team from a third straight winning season. After a slow start, the Blue and Gold boaters went on to a season of five wins, three ties and three losses. In their first major league schedule, the Colonels amassed the most wins in the school's history. The boaters were sorely hit before the season even started when star halfback Ahmad Kazimi was sidelined for the season by illness. The backfield then lost Dave Polley in mid-season after he had played the best game of his career against Hofstra, Wilkes' first win. After losing to Rider, 3-2, and Lafayette, 1-0, Carl Van Dyke pulled the hat trick by scoring every Wilkes goal in the 3-2 win over Hofstra. Another bad break caused a 0-0 tie with Muhlenberg as both teams were literally blown off the field before the half by a heavy rain and wind storm. ;h The big game of the year followed a few days later at Philadelphia where the Colonels and Tempie sloshed through a driving rainstorm. Temple, runners-up for the National Championship in 1954, won 3-1. Van Dyke got his sixth goal of the year against the Owls. With only one win to show for five tilts, the boaters then went on a binge to rip off the next six without a loss. They played what was probably their finest game of the year, against Elizabethtown, 3-1. This tilt marked the first time a Wilkes soccer squad played under the lights. Captain Parker Petrilak was brilliant in the goal. Bucknell scored a goal a minute before the end of the second overtime period to tie the boaters 2-2 in the next game. George Batterson came off the bench to add another win for the Colonels with a final score of 3-2. Hank Deibel had the other two tallies. Petrilak starred again. Jim Ferris racked up his first goal of the year while Giordano was getting his third as Wilkes won its third of the year, 2-1 over Trenton State Teachers College. East Stroudsburg held the colonels to an over- FirS t row : Fred Boote, Ed Masonis Younsoo Koo C I V D k N" k G" d" H Second row : Maurice Hurley, Bill Lloyd Glen'n th an y ~• r~ ,or ,_ano, _enry Deibel, Mo Batterson, Sam Shugar, Jim Stocker. Chase, Tony Bianco. ' e ean, oe opp e, Jrm Fems, Capt. Parker Petralik, Dave Thomas, Dave Polley, Bob time tie, 2-2 in the last home tilt of the season. Giordano scored his fourth, and Younsu Koo banged home his first goal of the year. The final contest of the season saw t\ie Colonels coast to a 3-2 triumph over Philadelphia Textile. Jim Ferris made his last game a great one by scoring two long goals. Giordano got his sixth. Koo goes in after the ball as Hank covers. Ten seniors paced this year's fine team to its record accomplishments. They were: Younsu Koo, Carl Van Dyke, Fred Boote, Hank Deibel, Sam Shugar, Glenn Phethean, Joe Popple, Captain Parker Petrilak, George Batterson, and Jim Ferris. At the end of the season, freshman star Nick Giordano was given honorable mention to the Tri-State Tearn. Younsu Koo, who came all the way from Seoul, South Korea, to attend Wilkes, was named the outstanding soccer player of the year at the annual sports banquet. While Koo was hampered by a bad leg, his defensive play and ball handling were outstanding throughout the year. Carl scores. International flavor, Nick, Younsu, and Ahmad . Coach Reese and Captain Petrilak present ball to hospitalized Ahmad Kazimi. �Fre d Boote g ive s the boot. W ilkes on the march for another goal against Gettysburg . Koo heads a ne at score past the Goalie . On e-two and th e n Rock . Wilkes on the defensive. �Eddie Davis, a court star and three-letterman while at Wilkes, returned to the sports scene of his alma mater this year by moving into the basketball coaching position vacated by his former tutor, George Ralston. The former athlete's first club compiled a record of I I wins against 14 losses. However, a quick glance at the slate does not tell the whole story of his initial season at Wilkes. After winning the opener in fine style at home against Ithaca by an 87 to 72 tally, the Blue and Gold courtmen dropped their next four games to Bloomsburg, Rider, Yeshiva, and Moravian on a disasterous four-game road trip which put the squad deep in the hole early in the season. Bloom soundly beat the locals, but the remaining three were by less than ten points. Only too glad to see the surroundings of their home floor, the Colonels got back into the winning column by downing stubborn Susquehanna by a 72 to 70 score. To wind up their action before the Christmas recess, Wilkes entered the Sampson Air Force Base Tournament and came in third by beating defending champion Hosika by a 70 to 62 score, after dropping another close one to Hartwick by a 70 to 66 score. with Lycoming, the Colonels suffered their first defeat at home by a 91 to 79 score. Scranton and Elizabethtown then handed the courtmen defeats; but they bounded back by beating Bridgeport by an 82 to 76 margin. The Colonels then lost three consecutive games to Mansfield, Lafayette, and Lebanon Valley. The bright spot of the season was an impressive victory over Bloomsburg to avenge an early season, 85 to 60 whipping. In following games Lycoming took the Colonels, but Wilkes came back to defeat Harper 99 to 76. The results of the last few games of the season were: Wilkes 54, Hofstra 81; Wilkes 89, Mansfield 72; Wilkes 71, East Stroudsburg 75; and Wilkes 81, Philadelphia Pharmacy 58. • For the most part this year's edition of the Colonel courtmen lacked height. George Morgan, 6-4 center, and John Bresnahan, 6-2 forward, were the extent of the height for the Blue and Gold. Pint-sized 5-8 Jim Ferris, dynamo for the club, along with smoothy Carl Van Dyke and easy-going Joe Jablonski rounded out the starting five. • George and Joe outrun the Ithaca hoopsters. After the holiday layoff the Blue and Gold continued to be plagued on the road and dropped close tilts inside the ten-point margin to Ithaca and Hartwick. Ithaca avenged an early season beating at the hands of the Colonels while Hartwick repeated a win inflicted on the local courtmen in the Sampson Tourney. Then the Davis charges returned home and continued their mastery on their court by winning over Newark College of Rutgers by a 65 to 55 score. However, in their following home game First row: Carl Yan Dyke, Jim Ferris, Ed Birmbaum, Cliff Brautigan, Bob Sokol, Joe Jablanski. Second row: Coach Eddie Davis, Ed Troutman, Elmer Snyder, John Bresnahan, Dave Shales, George Morgan, Walt Angielski, Scott Trethaway, Manager Hank Diebel. Co-Captains Jim r-erris, Joe Jablonski, and Carl Yan Dyke talk things over with Coach Eddie Davis. Colonels from the West Side Scott Trethaway, Ed Troutman, Elmer Snyder, John Bresnahan, Walter Angielski, George Morgan, Dave Shales. 0 Ed Birmbaum and Bob Sokol, Sophomore standouts. Carl and George go up for one. "Jimbo" leaps high for a peeper. George Morgan gracefully makes 2 points for the Colonels. �The Wilkes wrestling season this year was the best the team has ever had. John Reese's grapplers went on to establish some of the highest records ever set by a Wilkes team . Ending the season with a 28-8 victory over Brooklyn Polytech, the matmen set a nine-win record for the season by defeating Hofstra, 2013; Lafayette, 17-1 I; (the only defeat of the season for Lafayette, which later took the MidAtlantic States' Championship) Ithaca, 15-13; Stroudsburg, 37-3; Kings' Point, 21-3; Muhlenburg, 22-6; Swarthmore, 29-3; C. C. N. Y., 24-10. The team's one loss, protested, was to Bloomsburg, 15-17. Reese's grapplers averaged some 21 points per contest during the entire season, ended up with 190 points, the highest ever made by a Wilkes team, and they also had a string of six consecutive wins, which was another unmatched accomplishment. Even personal records went out the window this season as Bob Masonis, Don Reynolds, and Dave Thomas tied with eight victories apiece. Masonis went on to garner the highest total of individual points, added up 39, while Reynolds and Thomas kept close behind with 35 and 33 respectively. This season was the last for two of Reese's proteges, Masonis and Sam Shugar. Masonis, cocaptain this year with Reynolds, wrestled in the heavyweight class, while Shugar, starting late, was undefeated in his three bouts. The Matmen drilling for their next encounter. Co-Captain Don Reynolds cautiously handles his opponent from Kings Point. Squad Members - Coach John Reese, Co-Captain Don Renyolds , 137-lb.; Jim Ward , 130-lb.; Terry Smith, 147-lb.; Sam Sugar, 123-lb.; Walt Glogowski , lb7-lb .; Bob Masonis, Co-Captain, Heavyweight; Dave Thomas, 157-lb.; Neil Dadurka, 177-lb.; Manager Jim Coleman. Bob Ma soni s ca me u p a nd pi nn ed Bloo msbur g's strong Harry Hugh es. Nei l Dadurka b reaking down his man with a wizzer. �t' l . , f'- ; "'\ ,i,- I The Twenty-fourth annual Open Wrestling Tournament, held at the Wilkes gym during the Christmas vacation, brought nation-wide publicity and recognition for the College. efficiency of the College's sponsorship of the contest came with the decision of the National Olympic Wrestling Comr,:iittee to have Wilk~s hold the Regional Wrestling tryouts here. This news and the success of the tournament has led many to refer to the area as "The Wrestling Capitol of the East." '" \ l . i, . Tourney starts with a flourish. A Frosh came the har? way from Michigan . The Open Championships, dubbed by sports writers "The Rose Bowl of Wrestling," attracted entrants from various points across the country, such as New England, Tennessee, Michigan, and Oklahoma. About forty team were represented. Among some of the returning teams were Lehigh, Cornell, and Lafayette, while some of the newer contestants were Annapolis, Bowling Green of Kentucky, and the University of Pennsylvania. Second Place Individual Winner. University of Pittsburgh regained the first place team title it held in 1953, shunting the defending champion, University of Michigan, into second place. Pitt's victory was something in the form of vengeance for last year, since Michigan nosed out Pitt to win in 1954. National press coverage of the championships came when "Sports Illustrated" carried pages of photographic stories of the event. Proof of the Oberly of Penn State about to score a neutral. Larry Fornicola of Penn State accepts the Outstanding Wrestler trophy. Third Place Individual Winners. Joan Zuk registers visiting matmen for tourney. Pitt gets in a little extra practice. Pittsburgh recei ves the winning team honors . '- -t , �right field with Ferris at left. in center and Kachinosky Another pleasant surprise was freshman Bob Sokol who moved into the catcher's slot when the position was left vacant by graduation . By season's end he was a fine receiver. Coach Bob Partridge's last season before leaving Wilkes to accept another teaching position was a rebuildi~g campaign ending with four victories. The team was built around outfielder Jim Ferris, pitcher Mel McNew, and infielder-outfielder Dick Kachinosky, the only members from tast year. Freshmen comprised most of the remainder of the roster with Moe Batterson returning from the service to be of help in the bull pen. Switchhitting .309 plac~d him second behind McNew who belted .3 12. Freshman Ronnie Rescigno led the club in fielding with .996 while playing a steady game at shortstop. Joe Parsnik at third, Mike Goobic at second, and Bob Mioduski at first rounded out the rest of the infield. John Hessler, Vince Groblewski, and Sam Shugar alternated in Ronn ie Rescigno - Rounding out the first-year crop was Ed Birnbaum who saved many a disaster with his lefthanded "junk" in relief. The mound staff lacked another starter, and the burden fell too often on the strong right arm of McNew. Ronni e bla st s one out. Dave t a kes a big lea d . Mo burn s on e in . Mike rou nds thi rd at top spee d. Dick Kotch gets his man . Side line action. Ronnie takes a signa l from Coach Bo b Partridge. Jim Ferris take s a healthy cut. W ilkes fi rst sacker at his post . Sam get s ca ll ed out on a close one. The Colonels took the measure of Lebanon Valley, Lycoming, East Stroudsburg, and Bloomsburg. On the other side of the ledger, they dropped single defeats at the hands of Albright, Bloomsburg, Susquehanna, Moravian, East Stroudsburg, and Rider. Twin losses were inflicted on the Blue and Gold by Cortland and Ithaca. In the annual Alumni game, Rescigno hit a lastinning "grand-slam" homerun off well-known fastballer George Ralston to give the '55 team a 16 to 15 victory. latent power. -~' :-_ . -~ ..:,, "- 1' - ~- .,.. : !" .,,,._ ~.. "'"; rte �right field with Ferris at left. in center and Kachinosky Another pleasant surprise was freshman Bob Sokol who moved into the catcher's slot when the position was left vacant by graduation . By season's end he was a fine receiver. Coach Bob Partridge's last season before leaving Wilkes to accept another teaching position was a rebuildi~g campaign ending with four victories. The team was built around outfielder Jim Ferris, pitcher Mel McNew, and infielder-outfielder Dick Kachinosky, the only members from tast year. Freshmen comprised most of the remainder of the roster with Moe Batterson returning from the service to be of help in the bull pen. Switchhitting .309 plac~d him second behind McNew who belted .312. Freshman Ronnie Rescigno led the club in fielding with .996 while playing a steady game at shortstop. Joe Parsnik at third, Mike Goobic at second, and Bob Mioduski at first rounded out the rest of the infield. John Hessler, Vince Groblewski, and Sam Shugar alternated in Rounding out the first-year crop was Ed Birnbaum who saved many a disaster with his lefthanded "junk" in relief. The mound staff lacked another starter, and the burden fell too often on the strong right arm of McNew. Ronnie blasts one out. The Colonels took the measure of Lebanon Valley, Lycoming, East Stroudsburg, and Bloomsburg. On the other side of the ledger, they dropped single defeats at the hands of Albright, Bloomsburg, Susquehanna, Moravian, East Stroudsburg, and Rider. Twin losses were inflicted on the Blue and Gold by Cortland and Ithaca. In the annual Alumni game, Rescigno hit a lastinning "grand-slam" homerun off well-known fastballer George Ralston to give the '55 team a 16 to 15 victory. Mo burns one in. Ronnie Rescigno - 120 latent power . Dick Kotch g e ts his man . Side line action . Jim Ferris take s a he althy c ut . Wilkes first sacker at his po �center and Kachinosky ,ris e was freshman Bob i ca tcher's slot when the by graduation . By seace1ver. -year crop was Ed Birndisaster with his leftfhe mound staff lacked :>Urden fell too often on 1cNew. :1 Ronnie bla sts o ne out. Dave takes a big lead. Mo burns one in. Mike rounds third at top speed. Side line action. Ronnie takes a signal from Coach Bob Partridge. Wilkes first sacker at his post. Sam gets called out on a close one. ~ measure of Lebanon -roudsburg, and Bloomse of the ledger, they t the hands of Albright, 1na, Moravian, East win losses were inflicted Cortland and Ithaca . 1me, Rescigno hit a last~run off well-known fastg ive the '55 team a 16 �"Who's Who in American Colle~ Neil Dadurka and Joe Troska sight up the pins. Barry Miller lays up 2 points in the intramural basketball game . Gary Weingartner carefully chooses the proper ball. Russ Picton releasing a strike for the Chase Commandos. The Sunday night bowling league at the Jewish Community Center. 122 Students watch Armistice Day Pc Chase Hall adorned by winter. �"Who's Who in American Colleges." etba ll game. Chase Theater. Students watch Armistice Day Parade. Chase Hall adorned by winter. ,ndos. -,..,;,~·C "->\;. -- 123 �At last Betty and Joe are Seniors. A combination of study, work, prayer, and luck has brought them to their last year at Wilkes. They think that now, perhaps, they will be able to relax a little. Studies shouldn't be too demanding, and they will have more spare time. However, they are to discover that this is not true. The work is as difficult, the hours as long as ever. The senior studies, and time goes on. At last the day of graduation arrives. Looking back, Betty and Joe can trace their steps through previous years and feel confident that now they are ready to take their places in the community. All the college learning necessary for success in their respective fields has been completed. What happens now depends on them. Wilkes can do no more for them; they are on their own. . ... . ' In many ways they will be sorry to leave. They can't help looking back on their happy years at Wilkes. In the rosy glow of reminiscence, they recall their years here the games, dates, dances, and outings that were so much fun, the warm friends they have made, and the enjoyment of the serious talks or nonsense around the lunch table or between classes - and it seems very difficult to go. Yet, Betty and Joe find themselves looking forward with eager anticipation to their futures. Finally they will be able to do the work for which they have been preparing most of their lives. . ...... ,.,._ _ ..,_,,,\ -• i:S, . •,' ~ . J?e? '(J' /<1119 \ �GEORGE BAHERSON President B.S. in C.F. HENRY GOETZMAN Vice President B.S. in C.F. it seems only yesterday that we joined together as Freshmen and started the struggle toward our individual as well as our mutual goals. Without a doubt, the most noteworthy feature of our years together has been the realization that a true sense of community has been shared by students and faculty. We have had our moments of joy, and our share of sorrow. The football games, the dances, and the plays will exist only as memories. Interwoven with these memories is the significant attainment of knowledge. Without knowledge there cannot be open mindedness for which the world pleads. Knowledge is also the foundation for sound judgement - judgement that each man JESSIE RODERICK Secretary B.S. in El. Ed. HOWARD GROSS Treasurer B.S. in C.F. must make as he seeks to discern falseness from reality. We must begin now to dedicate our minds and our hearts to the ideals of service to mankind, ideals which we have learned through associations with the instructors here at Wilkes. We are truly thankful for their guidance and companionship over the years. We are now ready to face new challenges and new opportunities. Our quest into an unknown future can be made more confidently if we heed the inscription by the steps of the Archives Building in Washington which states "What is Past is Prologue." Senior Council: Joe Wilk, Glenn Carey, Joan Shoemaker, George Batterson, Jessie Harrison, Dave Lucchino , Jeannette Perrins, Nancy Brown. Roderick, Henry Goetzman, Carl Van Dyke, Ralph STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Al, Jim, Pat, Johnni, Nancy, and Bruce di scuss the cost of the sheep skin. RICHARD CARPENTER B.S. in Chemistry HELEN KRACHENFELS A.B. in English ROBERT LYNCH B.S. in Music Education CHESTER MILLER B.S. in Commerce and Finance 12: �ST AN LEY ABRAMS CLAIRE AMBROSE MICHAEL BARONE ANDREW BAROVICH FRED BOOTE JOHN BORN CLIFFORD BRAUTIGAN ELIZABETH BRETZ A.B . in Psychology Certificate in Social Studies B.S. in B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Secondary Education Certificate in Secretarial Studies Secondary Education RICHARD BARTLEBAUGH NANCY BATCHELER SYLVIA BA TOR NANCY BEAM FOREST BROMFIELD JOHANNA BROSKE NANCY BROWN GLENN CAREY B.S. in Com merce and Finance B.S . in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Business Education B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in Elementary Education Commerce and Finance Nursing Education B.S. in Commerce and Finance A.B . in Mathematics MOLLIE BEARD WILLIAM BEHRENDS CHESTER BELSKY MADGE BENOVICZ JARELL CASHMERE HAROLD CIRKO FRED COHN JAMES COLEMAN B.S. in B.S. in Commerce and Finance Certificate in Mechanical Engineering A .B. in Economics B.S. in B.S. in Commerce and Finance Commerce and Finance B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Business Education Secretarial Studies JAMES BENSON JOHN D. BLANNETT JEROME BLASKO BARBARA BOOCK A.B. in Mathematics B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Nursing Education B.S. in Secondary Education ROBERT COON EDWARD DARKE JOAN DAVIS WILLIAM S. DAVIS A.B. in Biology Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Certificate in Medical Stenography B.S. in Business Education �LOUIS DEFALCO HENRY DEIBEL LEO DOMBROSKI SYLVESTER EVAN ROBERT C. HELM BOLD JOHN HESSLER STEPHEN HOCKO JANET HOOPER B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in Commerce and Finance Secondary Education Secondary Education Commerce and Finance Certificate in Electrical Engineering Commerce and Finance Secondary Education Certificate in Medical Stenography ROBERT EVANS IVAN FALK JAMES FERRIS MONROE FIRESTONE SHELDON ISAAC JOSEPH JABLONSKI WILLIAM JAMES GWEN JONES A.B. in A.B. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in French English Secondary Education Commerce and Finance Chemistry A.B. in English Music Education Music Education STEPHEN GAYDOS CLARENCE GIVENS WILLIAM GORSKI JAMES JONES REESE JONES RICHARD JONES RICHARD KACHINOSKY B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in Elementary Education Commerce and Finance Secondary Education Commerce and Finance EDGAR GARTLEY B.S. in Certificate in Electrical Engineering B.S. in B.S. in Commerce and Finance Commerce and Finance VINCENT GROBLEWSKI BARBARA GROW RALPH HARRISON Certificate in Electrical Engineering A.B. in Sociology Commerce and Finance SARAH HARVEY CONSTANCE KAMARUNAS IRWIN KAYE DELLA KING FRANK KLEMOVITCH B.S. in B.S. in B.S. in A.B. in A.B. in Music Education Chemistry Commerce and Finance Economics Art Certificate in Electrical Engineering �GERALDINE KOLOTELO YOUNSU KOO JOHN KOTCH JEAN KRAVITZ DANIEL METROKA JOSEPH MICELLI BASIA MIESZKOWSKI JAMES MITCHELL B.S. in Elementary Education Certificate in Civil Engineering Certificate in Mechanical Engineering A.B. in Political Science B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Commerce and Finance A.B. in Music A .B. in Biology MARIANNA KRAYNAK JOHN KUSHNERICK GAIL LAINES ALBERT LA TZKO JOSEPH MODLA CHARLES NEELY A.B. in French A.B. in Chemistry B.S. in Elementary Education Certificate in Mechanical Engineering B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Business Education GERALD LEVANDOWSKI DOLORES A. 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S. in B.S. in Music Education Commerce and Finance Elementary Education Secondary Education Elementary Education B.S. in Commerce and Fina nce Commerce and Finance �EDWARD TROUTMAN JOSEPH TU LLAI LAWRENCE TURPIN JOSEPH UNGVORSKY JOE WILK HELEN YOUNG DORCAS YOUNGER CHARLOTTE ZALESKI A.B. in Economics Certificate in Electrical Engineering B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Commerce and Finance Certificate in Secretarial Studies A.B. in Certificate in Medical Technology MONICA UTRIAS CARL VAN DYKE BARBARA VAVREK DONALD WARANKOMSKI PAUL ZOVADA B.S. in Chemistry B.S. in Business Education Certificate in Secretarial Studies B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Comme rce and Finance Lung hustles for the Spectacle. RONALD WASSERSTORM MICHAEL WEINBERGER SARAH WERMUTH CHARLES WHITE MARY ZA VA TSKY Certificate in Chemical Engineering B.S. in Commerce and Finance Certificate in Secr.e tarial Studies B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Elementary Education RALPH WHITMER BRUCE WILLIAMS WARREN WILLIAMS SYLVIA WILLIAMS VICTORIA ZAVATSKY A.B. in Social Studies B.S. in Commerce and Finance B.S. in Elementary Education Certificate in Medical Technology B.S. in Elementary Education English Senior Mr. Farrar reviews the economic importance of the coffee break. �~~ ..L ~ STAN ABRAMS- 1760 S. 60th St. , Philad elphia, Pa ., Wrestling , Football, Letterm en's Club, Psych . Club, Intramural , Football, Basketball, Voll eyball, Ping-Pong, Chess, Dorm House Council. . CLAIRE AMBROSE-259 Parsonag e St., Pittston , Pa ., T.D.R. BARBARA ARGONISH- 612 Hickory St., Old Fo rge, Pa ., Bio. Club. MICHAEL BARONE-381 Wright St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Econ . Club. 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Senior Class, S.A.M., Campus Personality. Mr. Tener, Dr. Michelini, Mr. Hoover, and Dr. Rosenburg enterta in. JOAN DAVIS-209 E. Main St., Laceyville, Pa., Band , Chorus, Basketball, T.D.R. WILLIAM DAVIS-375 Elm St., Kingston , Pa. NANCY BEAM-37 Stanley St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., T.D.R. LOUIS DEFALCO-Spring St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa . MOLLIE QEARD-38 Columbus Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., T.D.R., Amnicola Typing Staff, Basketball, Econ . Club, Sec., S.A.M . HENRY DEIBEL-12 Davenport St., Plymouth , Pa., Letterman, Ed . Club, Eng . Club, Soccer, Basketball Mgr. WILLIAM BEHRENDS-133 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. CHESTER BELSKY-R.D. No. I, Dallas, Pa ., Eng . Club. MADGE BENOVITZ-11,6 Old River Rd., Wilkes-Barre, Pa . LEO DOMBROSKl-49 Wyoming St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Ed ., Hist., I.R.C. Clubs, F.T.A., Intra. Bowling, Press Club. JAMES BENSON-21 W . Ross St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Stud . Council, Stud . Ass. Comm ., Herald Trib. Delegate, Who's Who in American Colleges and Univ. SYLVESTER EVAN-638 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, Pa . JOHN BLANNETT- 87 Sha rp St., King ston, Pa ., Night Schoo l. IVAN FALK-388 Chestnut Ave., Kingston, Pa., Intra. Football, Basketball, Baseball , Bowling , Stud . Di re ctor, Pres. of Press Club, Beacon, Ass 't Ed ., Sports Ed ., Manuscript, Ed . Club, Sports Publicity Dir., Ass'+ Pub. Dir. of Wilkes College. JEROME BLASKO-bl Sherman St., Shamokin, Pa . 1 BARBARA BOOCK-Sugarloaf, Pa., Bio. Club, Chem . Club, Choral Club, T.D.R., V. P. of Dorm ., Soc. Secretary. FRED BOOTE-73 Church St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., ISFL, Band, Soccer, Letterman , Intra . Basketball, Softball. JOHN BORN-18 Davenport St., Plymouth, Pa . Joe Trosko leads the lettermen in "The Sewer Song." CLIFFORD BRAUTIGAN-Football, Ba sketball, Intra. Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Dorm . House Coun., Pres. of Dorm., Soph. Pres., Jr. Pres., Letterman, Sec. and Exec. Coun ., Ed . Club, V. Pres., F.T.A. - ·• . WALTER FORREST- 84 N. Landon Ave ., Kingston , Pa . ' JOHANNA BROSKE-316 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa . ' ~ NANCY BROWN-81 E. Vaughn St., Kingston , Pa., T.D.R., Chorus, Cue 'n Curta in, V. P., Econ. Club, Senior Exec. Coun . GLENN CAREY-93 W. Hoyt St., Kingston, Pa., Football, Letterman, Exec Counc., Intra., Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Who's Who in Amer. Univ. and Colleges. RICHARD CARPENTER- 230 North St., West Pittston, Pa ., Stud . Counc., Chem . Club Pres. Bruce Williams, M.C., and the Germa n Band offe r "Schi ntze lbank." JAMES FERRIS-Treasurer of Frosh. and Jr. Class, Baseball, Basketball, Co-Captains, Soccer, Ed . Club, Letterman, Exec. Coun., Who's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ;t MONROE FIRESTONE-825 Quincy Ave ., Scranton, Pa. EDGAR GARTLEY-249 Barney St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Cue 'n Curtain. STEVEN GAYDOS-R.D. No. 2, Mountaintop, Pa . CLARENCE GIVENS-15 Main St., Shavertown, Pa., Econ. Club, S.A.M. ELIZABETH BRETZ- 62 N. Dawes St., Kingston, Pa . cJ: . ,;~ ✓- ELIZABETH DELONG-339 First St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., T.D.R., Biol. Club. Fred Coh n prese nts Mike Perlmuth, t he well-d ressed coll ege man. WILLIAM GORSKl-17 Murray St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Econ. Club, S.A.M., Intra . Basketball , Softball, Football. VINCENT GROBLEWSKl-361 Carver St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Baseball, Letterman, Eng . Club. HOWARD GROSS- 307 Foote Ave ., Duryea, Pa., Football, Letterman, S.A.M., Econ . Club, V. P., Treas. of Senior Class, Intra . Basketball, Softball, Bowling, Volleyball, Ping-Pong, Golf, Sergeat-at-Arms, Frosh Initiation . BARBARA GROW-118 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., T.D.R., Biol. Club, I.R.C ., Sec ., Cue 'n Curtain, Econ . Club, Beacon. JARELL CASHMERE-54 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Football, Basketball, Softball, Letterman . RALPH HARRISON-R.D. No. 2, Trucksville, Pa., Band, Orchestr.a , Senior Council. MARY ANN CHAYCHIS-145 River St., Mocanaqua, Pa ., Biol. Club. SARAH HARVEY-580 Meadowland Ave ., Kingston, Pa ., Chem . Club, Sec., Debating , T.D.R. �j ROBERT HE LMBOLD- 157 Waller St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Eng. Club, Intra . Bowling . JOSEPH LOFTUS-423 Scott St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Econ . Club., S.A.M. PATRICIA PETROSH-718 Walnut St., Nanticoke, Pa ., T.D.R., Cue 'n Curtain. PATRICIA STOUT-69 E. Bennet St., Kingston , Pa ., Cue 'n Curtain, Ed. Club, F.T.A., T.D.R., Chorus, Faculty Woman 's Award, L. M. Mem . Award, Who's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ. JOHN HESSLER-3 I Bidlack St., Forty Fort, Pa ., Letterman, Econ. Club, Baseball, Intra . Basketball, Football, Bowling. ELIZABETH LOTT- Laceyville, Pa ., T.D.R., Band, Chorus. CHARLES PETRILAK-39 Center St., Askam , Pa., Basketball, Baseball, Football , Soccer, Capt. Intra . Softball, Volleyball, Letterman, Ed. Club, Athlete of the Year. JOHN SUFFREN-291 Vandermark Road, Pa. STEVEN HOCKO-110 Front St., Nanticoke, Pa. JANET HOOPER, R.D. No. 2, Shickshinny, Pa., T.D.R. JANICE LOYEK -4 Honey Pot St., Nanticoke, Pa ., T.D.R., Frosh Sec., Frosh Council, Soph . Coun ., Cue 'n Curtain. DAVID LUCCHINO-229 Barney St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Bio. Club, Pres., Senior Coun ., Intra. Football, Baseball. THEODORE HOVICK-I I I Oak St., Nanticoke, Pa . SHELDON ISAAC-150 Academy St., Luzerne, Pa ., Chem. Club, Exec. Coun ., Beacon, Intra . Football. ROBERT LYNCH-16 Birch St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Band, Chorus, Male Chorus, Stud. Coun ., Who's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ., Cue 'n Curtain. JOE JABLONSKl-305 Wright Ave., Kingston, Pa., Male Chorus, Basketball, Beacon, Letterman, Intra. Football, Baseball. SANDY MATTEl-109 Moosic Road, Old Forge, Pa ., Eng. Club., Frosh. Coun ., Volleyball, Basketball, Bowling . WILLIAM JAMES-Box 485, R.D . No. I, Harveys Lake, Pa., Chorus, Band . NORMA MACKIEWICZ- 115 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, Pa ., Bio. Club. GWEN JONES-223 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Choral, Cue 'n Curtain, Mus. Ed. Assoc., Ed. Club. DONALD McFADDEN-Harvey's Lake, Pa., Football, Wrestling, Letterman, Econ Club, S.A.M. JAMES JONES-135 Academy St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Cue 'n Curtain, Ed . Club, Nervous Wreck, Girl Crazy. REESE JONES-Pres., Soph. Class, Bus. Mgr. Amnicola, College J.C.C. RICHARD JONES-517 Second St., Towanda, Pa., F.T.A., Beacon, Bus. Mgr., Ed ., Hist., Econ . Clubs, Intra., Basketball, Softball, Inter-Dorm Council RICHARD KACHINOSKY-73 Short St., Edwardsville, Pa. CONSTANCE KAMARUNAS-1006 Linden St., Scranton, Pa., Cue 'n Curtain, T.D.R., Amnicola Art Ed., Inter-Dorm Coun., Colonel's Queen, Homecoming Princess. IRWIN KAYE-215 West 2nd St., Berwick, Pa., I.D.C. Pres., Ass'+ Ed . Amnicola, Ass'+ Bus. Mgr., Beacon, S.A.M. DELLA KING-87 E. Pettebone St., Forty Fort, Pa., Cheerleader, Art Staff Amnicola, T.D.R. FRANK KLEMOVITCH-42 Elm St., Plymouth, Pa. GERI KOLOTELO-232 Lyndwood Ave., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Ed., Choral Clubs, T.D .R., F.T.A., Cue 'n Curtain. YOUN SU KOO-25-1 Ewha-Dong, Seoul, Korea. JOHN KOTCH- 51 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Eng. Club, Intra. Basketball. HELEN KRACHENFELS-83 Shoemaker St., Forty Fort, Pa ., Stud. Coun., Beacon, Ass'+ Ed., Ed ., Club, T.D.R. JEAN KRAVITZ-39 Prospect St., Nanticoke, Pa., I.R.C., Beacon, Amnicola, Ass'+ Ed. MARIANNA KRAYNACK-45 Second St., Plymouth, Pa ., T.D.R., Choral, Assembly Comm., Beacon . JOHN KUSHNERICK-114 Vine St., Plymouth, Pa ., Beacon, Ass'+ Ed., Ed . Club, Press Club, Chem. Club, F.T.A., Intra. Softball, Football. GAIL LAINES-365 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., T.D.R., Beacon, I.R.C., Ed . Club, Sec. ALBERT LATZKO-1 62 Penn Ave., Exeter, Pa. GERALD LEVANDOSKI-IO 14 Prospect St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Football, Letterman. HAROLD PEZZNER-26 Cook St., Ashl! y, Pa ., Intra . Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Eng. Club. DAVID PHETHEAN-8 Nasseau St., W . Pittston, Pa., Soccer, Ed. Club , Pres., Male Chorus. GIORGIA PHILLIPS-I Io N. Franklin, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., T.D.R., Psych-Soc. Club, Girls' Basketball. NORMAN PHILIPP-32 Lockhart St., Wilkes-Barre, Chorus, Cue 'n Curtain , Eng. Club. Pa., Male BERNICE THOMAS-410 Perry St., Nanticoke, Pa ., Ed. Club, F.T.A., T.D.R., Who 's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ., Pres. T.D.R. GILBERT TOUGH-R.D. No. 2, Hayfield Farm, Trucksville, Pa. EDWARD TROUTMAN-45 W. Pettebone St., Forty Fort, Pa ., Basketball, Econ. Club, Intra. Football, Baseball, Ping-Pong , Bowl ing. JOSEPH TULLAl-46 Spring St., Glen Lyon, Pa. LAWRENCE TURPIN- Wilkes-Barre, Pa . WALTER PHILLIPS-252 Chestnut Ave., Kingston, Pa ., Band, S.A.M., Econ. Club. JOSEPH UNGVARSKY-707 N. Washington, Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Econ. Club, S.A.M., I.S.F.L. JOSEPH PIPAN-1136 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, Pa . MONICA UTRIAS-166 Van Buren St., Newark, N. J., Chem. Club, Treas., V. P., Pres., T.D.R., Intra. Bowling . DANIEL METROKA-18 Jean St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., Band, I.R.C., Intra. Basketball, Football, Softball. JOSEPH POPPLE-327 Philadelphia Ave., W. Pittston, Pa., Soccer, Basketball, Male Chorus, Letterman, Econ. Club, Treasurer, Intra. Softball. CARL VAN DYKE-R.D. No. 2, Punxsutawney, Pa., Ed. Club, Soccer, Basketball, Letterman. JOSEPH MICELl-65 Liddon St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Econ. Club, S.A.M ., Bowling . CARL POTOSKl-29 Elm St., Plymouth, Pa., Intra. Basketball, PingPong, Baseball, Ed. Club. BARBARA VAVREK-R.D. No. I, Dallas, Pa ., T.D.R. Band, Cue 'n BASIA MIESZKOWSKl- 295 Lee Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, Choral, Dramatics Club, T.D.R. THOMAS PRICE-68 Elizabeth St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Beacon, Editor, Who's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ. DONALD WARAKOMSKl-261 E. Church St., Nanticoke, Pa. Pa. CHESTER MILLER-91 Charles St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Stud. Coun., Econ. Club Pres., S.A.M., Soccer, Letterman, Amnicola, Who's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ., Intra . Basketball, Softball. LARRY PUGH-R.D. No. I, Henlock Creek, Pa . 1 Curtain, Basketball. RONALD WASSERSTROM-564 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa . MATTHEW QUAY-Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa., Econ. Club, S.A.M ., I.S.F.L. MICHAEL WEINBERGER-65-74 Saunder St., Forest Hills, N. Y., S.A.M., Baseball, Dorm Coun . Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Football . JAMES MITCHELL-23 Columbia St., Ashley, Pa., Beacon, Bio. Club, Intra. Sports, Mixed Chorus. RAYMOND RADASZEWSKl-380 Stanton St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. SARAH WERMUTH-R.D. No. 2, Mountaintop, Pa. JOSEPH MODLA-109 E. Grand St., Nanticoke, Pa., Econ. Club, S.A.M., Intra. Basketball. RUTH REMLEY-44 W. Dorrance St., Kingston, Pa., Choral, Male Chorus Accomp., Mus. Ed. CHARLES WH ITE-16 Meade St., Pittston, Pa., Beacon, Basketball, Econ. Club. JAMES RIORDAN-Mocanaqua, Pa. RALPH WHITMER-725 Ridge St., Freeland, Pa., Ed. Club, Manuscript. CHARLES NEELY-53 E. Walnut St., Kingston, Pa., Ed. Club, Basketball, Intra. Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Ping-Pong, Band . LEAH NEUBERGER-67 Third Ave., Kingston, Pa., T.D.R., S.A.M., Ed. Club, F.T.A., Econ. Club. MICHAEL NICKELS-Wilkes-Barre, Pa . JESSIE RODERICK-128 Dagobert St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Biol. Club, Sec. of Senior Class, Ed. Club, F.T.A., Assembly Comm ., Chorus. BARBARA ROGERS-325 Atlantic Ave., Cederhurst, N. Y., T.D.R., Ed . Club, F.T.A., Girls' Basketball, Beacon. BRUCE WI LLIAMS-35 Pringle St., Kingston, Pa., Band, Cue 'n Curtain, Econ . Club. WARREN WILLIAMS-323 Carpenter St., W. Pittston, Pa., Ed. Club, F.T.A. JANE OBITZ-285 McLean St., Wilkes Barre, Pa ., Cue 'n Curtain. ALLAN ROSENBERG-240 E. Dorrance St., Kingston, Pa ., Chem. Club, Collegians, Cue 'n Curtain, Cheerleaders, Volleyball. DOLORES O'CONNELL- Wilkes-Barre, Pa . PHYLLIS SCHRADER-R.D. No. I, Towanda, Pa., Biol. Club, T.D.R., Basketball, Chorus, Frosh, Coun. BEN OMILIAN-158 Courtwright St., Pringle, Pa ., Male Chorus, Eng. Club . CAROLYN SELECKY-97 S. Main St., Allentown, N. J., Chorus, Ed. Club, T.D.R., Inter-Dorm Coun. HELEN YOUNG-R.D. No. I, Berwick, Pa ., T.D.R. PEARL ONACKO- 213 Baver St., Askam, Pa ., T.D.R., I.R.C., Debating Team, Student Council, Beacon, Who's Who in Amer. Colleges and Univ. PAUL SHIFFER-487 Northampton St., Kingston, Pa. DORKAS YOUNGER-Mountaintop, Pa ., T.D.R. JOAN SHOEMAKER-? Valley St., Exeter, Pa ., T.D.R., Frosh, Soph. Sec., Beacon, F.T.A., Ed. Club, Senior Exec., Coun. CHARLOTTE ZALESKl-83 Orchard St., Glen Lyon, Pa ., Bio. Club. DONALD PACROPIS-23 Garrahan St., Lyndwood, Pa., Chem. Club, Baseball, Wrestling, Band . SAMUEL SHUGAR-74 Academy St., Plymouth, Pa., Soccer, Wrestling, Letterman, Baseball . PAUL ZAVADA-6 Monument Ave., Wyoming, Pa ., S.A.M., Econ. Club. ROSE ANNE PATNER-R.D. No. I, Overbrook Ave., Trucksville, Pa., Band, Cheerleading, Cue 'n Curtain, T.D.R. GEORGE SILEWSKl-262 S. River, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Hist. Club, Pres., Sec., Treas., Econ Club, Intra. Football, Bowling, Softball. MARY ZAVATSKY-226 E. Willow St., Plymouth, Pa ., F.T.A., T..O.R. MICHAEL PERLMUTH- 1-41 Saundersst, Fo rest Hills, N. Y., N. Y., Econ . Club, Butler Dorm Council, Exec. Council, Soph. and Jr., Intra. Ba seball, Football, and Bowling. RAYMOND SILLUP-256 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. VICTORIA ZAVATSKY-226 E. Willow St., Plymouth, Pa., Ed. Club, Band, Choral, T.D.R. JEANNETTE PERRINS-R.D. No. I, Hunlock Creek, Pa., T.D.R., Vice Pres. Soph. and Jr. Class, Letterma n Queen, Pres., Girls' Dorm. JOHN STEIN-69 N. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. CAROL SPECTOR-162 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton, Pa. HELEN STOECKEL-Wilkes-Barre, Pa. SYLVIA WILLIAMS-301 Horton St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa ., T.D.R. JOSEPH WI LK-33 Elm St., Plymouth, Pa ., Letterman, Football, Intra. Baskefball, Baseball. �Wilkes is truly a community College, working for and supported by the community. The College works hand in hand with the community in all its undertakings. The tax clinic, a College-supported activity, helps lawyers and accountants to better understand the new tax laws as each is passed. The laws are explained and discussed in detail. The Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Ferdinand Liva, is a community activity aided greatly by Wilkes. The College contributes many of its better musicians to the Orchestra, thus helping to make it the success it is. Another community activity in which Wilkes takes a large part is the Nationalities Pageant, held each spring in the Wilkes gymnasium. All the nationalities living in the valley are represented, and each presents some of the customs and folk songs and dances inherent to it. Many Wilkes students contribute much time and effort to making it a success and to preserving the cultural heritage of these nationalities in our country. Wilkes contributes its graduates to the community. The education given them helps them to better their own lives and to enrich the lives of the people of the community. In this way, Wilkes helps to establish and maintain a standard of better living for all. da �Ferdinand Liva conducts. The new String Quartet renders a classical work. Brass section rehearses. One Touch of Yen, ... 144 �Beginning of a Russian Dance. Memories from the Old World. , F. Liva, C. Owens, and W. One Touch of Venus. Lighting the candles on Friday. 145 �\ ., ' Tax Clinic instructors. Concluding meeting of Tax Clinic. Principals of Tax Clinic. ' Luncheon speaker at Tax Clinic. Mr. O'T oole instructing an Art C Ed. McCafferty, Gwen Jones, an Wilkes Tax Clinic. Chuck Robbins and Joe Oliver p, �Mrs. Roberts counsels Pat Yost. Mr. O'Toole instructing an Art Class f~ i 1\ W - at Tax Clinic. •~ Ed . McCafferty, Gwen Jones, and Robert Eckenrode. Basia and Sam rehearsing , Ben Cook says, "Get me out of here!" Chuck Robbins and Joe Oliver perform in Community play. �During the past few years, Wilkes has been growing rapidly. Four-year courses in nursing education and in art education have been established, thus expandi~g the curriculum offered. Also within the school itself, great additions have been made to the College Library in new volumes and in rare editions ► On the national scale, Wilkes has achieved new recognition. Our graduates have been accepted in graduate schools and medical schools. Our athletes are now members of the Middle Atlantic Conference, a group of colleges following athletic policies similar to ours. Included among them are such schools as Dickinson, Ursinas, and Susquehanna. The annual Wrestling Tournament, open to all colleges, has also put Wilkes in the national eye through magazine articles and wide newspaper coverage. Yet all this growth is behind us. Let us take a look to the future. Wilkes shall continue to achieve and expand. Already a grant has been given to us enabling the building of a new Science Building. The future will also see a beautiful modern Arts Building added to the campus. Other future developments can only be surmised. But, basing predictions on past growth, we feel that Wilkes will continue its program of expansion - in size. in recognition, and in scholastic achievement. �WHY YOUNG MEN and WOMEN SHOULD CONSIDER IRETAILING I BEFORE CHOOSING A CAREER • Architects and Engineers Every year at this time, young men and women get serious about this question: what next? Yes, after four years of school, after texts and theories, bull-sessions and books: what next? Wilkes-Barre - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Where to find the job which will be good enough for a life-time? Out of all the phases of American life, which is the right one for me? Where can I find this blend of ingredients: freedom to express thoughts and ideas; a chance to learn and grow; an opportunity to work with people in a vital, ever-changing basic industry? LOOK TO RETAILING . . . LOOK TO DEPARTMENT STORES! Giants of modern distribution, they serve their communities diligently, tirelessly, efficiently. Proud products of the American System, they believe that profits are created through service and that community service is the result of the activities of many people, working together, thinking together, building together. POMEROY'S is such a department store. General Construction Our training program could be the first step to a great career for you. If you would like to work with people who believe in their future, in the future of Wyoming Valley and in the future of their country . . . if you are willing to learn . . . if you have an open mind and are willing to think for yourself . . . if you recognize the need of a good day's work for a good day's pay . . • Forty Fort, Pennsylvania then we think you would like to talk to us at POMEROY'S * Pomeroy's, a Wyoming Valley Institution since 1860 is a M~mber of the World's Greatest Department Store Family. Among Pomeroy's affiliates are such fine stores as Jordan Marsh (Boston), Bon Marc·he (Seattle), Gertz 1Jamaica, Long ls1!1nd), Stern's (New York City), Joske 's af Texas (San Antonio and Huston), Donaldson's (Minneapolis) and over 70 >ther stores from coast to coast. 0 Building Construction - Electric & Telephone Line Construction Established 1910 �Looking Ahead In This Sesqui - Centennial Year. A • • As Wilkes-Barre celebrates its 150th year of growth and progress, Fowler, Dick and Walker, The Boston Store looks ahead to take its place in a fast-growing industrial center in Northeastern Pennsylvania, in a community that is still undergoing far-reaching changes. Underlying it all is expert civic and community planning that reaches into every corner of our daily living. This great store, from its first opening in 1879, took the first step in the progress of an organization built in serving the public with the finest quality merchandise, plus convenient shopping services that now include a modern restaurant and parking facilities. It is a vivid portrayal of this store's possibilities in the years to come. . ·~ •• I ,',,',,:,,, - ~ -·• ~,,~;/► :, .;_ ,V#f ' Merchandise PUBLIC SQUARE V ' '. )}1¾ ' ;,;,;-j' LESTER PC Sales - Se1 (JOSEPH F. LESTI THIS AND OTHER FINE BATH ROOMS TURNER AND VAN SCOY COMPANY Plumbing and Heating Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 152 Pierce Street at Nor KINGSTO~ Serving Motoring Public �Congratulations! CLASS OF '56 ... ,rogress, Fowler, Dick and a fast-growing industrial still undergoing far-reachcommunity living. This ~ first step the public · t shopping nd parking :sibilities in F. E. PARKHURST, INC. General Insurance Representing All of the Companies of THOMPSON DERR AND BRO., INC. Complete Insurance Service We Write All Kinds of Insurance Merchandise of Quality PUBLIC SQUARE ·-- . ,..., MINERS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Dial Wilkes-Barre VA. 2-7145 ' . & IM'J.!!Ylttli WILKES-BARRE, PA. U! ,M >-,;t. -.,.., ,. II r · ,r t I•·. ·:,:: . . . : : ~ ~~W""'y~,...-~·-1'· ,'- •:•:•·..,.., LESTER PONTIAC TRIANGLE SHOES Sales - Service (JOSEPH F. LESTER, Owner) Pierce Street at North Street Bridge KINGSTON, PA. A diller, a dollar A thrifty Wilkes scholar, Can save plenty on TRIANGLE SHOES. Our stocks are replete, With styles "avant garde" or neat, And our prices will always make news Serving Motoring Public for Over 30 Years A WYOMING VALLEY INSTITUTION WITH 100 STORES THROUGHOUT THE EA~ 153 �CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 Frosh or Grad . You're Smart to Shop BERGMAN'S Chaucer, Shakespeare, Wundt, Aristotle, Magna Charta, Amoeba, Protozoa Anhydride, Proton. All these things are past but not forgotten. In the very near future, you will take your place in society. You will marry and many of you will become members of this community. You will, like many of your parents, adopt Percy Brown as your store. We will welcome you not only as customers, but as friends, and, therefore, it is to you, our friends and future friends, that we direct this greeting: Congratulations and may we see you soon. ' ·· • L P.S. Underclassmen: On your next date, try Percy Brown's Restaurant. She'll love it. J. HENR' Insurance 303 Marl Telep J. Henry Pool PERCY BROWN'S FOODS OF DISTINCTION 18 - 32 E. Northampton CHUCK ROBBINS "Everything for Sport" 28 North Main Street VA. 2-1333 Barre WILKES - BARRE WINDOW CLEANING CO. Since 1898 52 South Main Street WILKES-BARRE - WHITE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC. Wilkes Simon Long Building VA. 3-7018 DEEMER & COMPANY Retail 19 E. MARKET STREET WILKES-BARRE HARRIS HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO. KINGSTON CORNERS KINGSTON Stationery School Supplies - 6 WEST MARKET STREET Wholesale 154 Office Equipment and Supplies Greeting Cards - 141 Wilkes-I Gifts WILKES-BARRE, PA. k-fl - �Woody Says ... ) ~ CONGRATULATIONS You Can Depend on CLASS OF 1956 :haucer, Shakespeare, ndt, Aristotle, Magna 1rta, Amoeba, Protozoa 1ydride, Proton. All ;e things are past but forgotten. In the very · future, you will take r place in society. You marry and many of you become members of You will, like many of 1dopt Percy Brown as will welcome you not rs, but as friends, and, o you, our friends and 1at we direct this greetHons and may we see WOODLAWN DAIRY PRODUCTS ' ·· Producers of DOLLY MADISON AND ARISTOCRAT ICE CREAM 1 \ ssmen: On your next , Brown's Restaurant. 11 J. HENRY POOL, INC. Insurance to Fit Your Needs 1 11 Many delicious varieties of home-made cakes 303 Market St., Kingston, Pa. Telephone B.U. 71196 J. Henry Pool Joseph H. Pool BROWN'S FRESH AT YOUR GROCER 1 S )F DISTINCTION 1ampton You /I Like lt! Wilkes Barre SQUARE PRINTING CO., INC. KES- BARRE CLEANING CO. iince 1898 I North Main Street 141 WOOD STREET reet Simon Long Building WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania ARRE-VA. 3-7018 .'\JJ:f~/;;t+r ,.-, :J( ~ ./ Y SCHMIDT'S PRINTERY & COMPANY Established in 1923 r and Supplies - Stationery 0 Serving Wyoming Valley in 1955 - School Supplies - Gifts Telephone: VA. 2-1420 55 NORTH MAIN STREET TREET WILKES-BARRE, PA. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 155 �Chapter 20 Wilkes College Mr. and Mrs. Lenord Connolly Mr. and Mrs. Welton G. Farrar Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Givens Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kolesar Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wright Prof. and Mrs. B. Everett Lord Mr. and Mrs. William Jervis Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goetzman Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Kruger Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mulcahy Mr. and Mrs. John Whitby Mr. and Mrs. John Coates Prof. C. J. Boyle Rodger Lewis Donald Str·aub William J. Daw Arnold Hoeflich Allan Rosenberg Mickey Weinberg Tom Buckman Janet Davies Beth and Ed Donald Jaikes Monroe Firestone James E. Benson Denah Fleisher Anne Kennedy Gwen and Harry Richard B. Carpenter William C. Ward Mr. Arthur J. Hoover Helen G. Petras G. A. Gregory Frank L. Pinola Robert Scally Gini Walizer Al, Dave, and Ed Shirley M. Lisman Mr. Paul Werner John H. Hessler, Jr. William Rinken Warren Schmidt Carol Hallas Audrey Radler Irwin S. Kaye Dave Thomas Mr. George F. Elliot Mr. Russel Picton Mr. George Ermel Dr. and Mrs. Lu Paul Tracy Stanley Levandoski Mr. Warren French Pat Stout Geri Kolotelo Dick and Sue Sam Miner Fred Wall Mr. and Mrs. Jim Miller John Karolchyk Bob Evans Gail J. Laines Harry Arnold Frances Hopkins Frank Cuscela Teddy Brown Jean Machonis Dorothy Davies Larry Cohen Wayne Walters Ivan H. Falk Joni and Bette Jayne Philip D. Jones Henry Goetzman Paul Cera Dick Brisecer Mr. Charles L. Casper Mr. Robert L. Tener Sandy J. Mattei Francis J. Gallia William L. 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DALLAS • TEXAS The Best Yearbooks are TAYLOR-MADE ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Yearbooks (Amnicola), 1947-2019 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-2019 Description An account of the resource This collection is the complete digitized series of the Wilkes College and Wilkes University yearbooks (Amnicola). The following years did not produce a yearbook: 2012 2018 2020 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Amnicola, 1956